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THE TWIG
October 27, 1934
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Published Bi-weekly as the OfficiaJ Organ of the Student
Body of Meredith Coileffe
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YOUTH AND THE WOULD TODAY
On her SOth birtliday, Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt remarked
“Young People in all times arc more or less irresponsible, but
the younger generation of today feels more responsibility and has
more knowledge of tlie world than we had. I know of no young
person who is not willing to sit down and discuss fundamental
questions. You may not agree with their ideas, but they are
all thinking.”
The young person who is attempting to think about pertinent
world issues realizes tliat the problems involved are many, both
national and international. He sees increasing among the great
powers the spirit of nationalism—a nationalism which is con
stantly growing with the breaking do\vn of the old and rise of
tlie new. In Germany, where economic, political, and social fac
tors have given to a government of autliority tremendous appeal
Hitler and national socialist with their synthesis of cleveniess
and self-deception are strengthening in power, lie notes the groM'tR
of nationalism.
The great Russian experiment has always been an object of
interest for the thinking youth. The more prejudiced observers
have, he knows, iiredicted ruin. Those who did not close their
minds, but were inclined to call the experiment a tragedy of
cruelty arising from “fanatical idealism”—even these are now
dubious as to the possibility of its success. Some arc recognizing
witii William Henry Chamberlain, who has been called the “fair-
minded observer” that the stabilitj^ and continuity of the Soviet
regime seem quite assured.
For the inquiring young person, n .significant fact in tliese
revolutionary movements is that the strongest force in these is
the organized and enthusiastic youth of these lands. Ho is led
to believe that this is youth’s day and that he may in a more definite
way, with study and understanding, influence the attitudes of
the great mass.
Realizing such national conditions and international outcomes,
wliich arc at one time indifference and at another oppression,
youth itself in an age which is calling for thoughtful and active
young people who will direct tiie trends and outcomes of tlie
future. G. V. R.
Exchanges
In the face oC the approaching:
grados, we note with appreciation the
following exchange Iteih in the Toioer
Times;
Twice a year on the dean’s door at
Creighton University Is hung a sign
uifti'ked, "Get your grades here and
pass out quietly.”
With especial thought to the fresh
men, we reprint from The Pioneer,
Catawba College paper, “Recipe for a
Freahnian Girl.”
"Take a pair of bright eyes—deep
brown or baby blue or green with
golden flecks; n saucy nose with only
a few rnst-spot freckles; a clear skin,
a' pair of slim shoulders, a head of
crisp hair. Cover these ingredients
with an air of freshness and youth and
put In the eyes a visionary quality of
a dream not yet dreamed out.”
In a late decree, the president of
V. P, 1. stated that all cadets under
21 years of age will be required to have
a written permission from their par
ents to make the trip to Richmond for
the Tech-Willlam and Mary game on
October 13.
That should be a consolation to you,
Meredith girls!
Meredith girls received recognition
in the headlines of an article of a
recent Old Gold and Black under the
epithet of "Angel Farm” ladies.
The Jilnff Game Phi carries the fol
lowing cryptic comment: ‘“Washing
ton abandons hope oC balancing bud
get’—headline. Washington's lucky;
most students couldn’t oven hope to
balance theirs."
Little Theatre Announces
Cost for Major Production
A Romance, Namely, Young Love
Hailey and Ilaytcood were certainly
in Love. There was no doubt about it.
As they turned the old Ford with the
great Dcnl \n the back into i\\9 Lane
on that Early Day of Spring. "Beauti
ful Dame, 1 should like to Carraxoay
iny Love to the end ol the earth and
spend the Balanco of my life there,”
Haywood said to Salley. .
She seemed unconscious of what he
was saying for sho was watching a rod
Byrd, the MeS'Scnf/cr of Spring and a
flock of just disappearing
over the Green woods.
"Listen to me," said Haywood, "I
want to Ayscue something—won’t you
ever Love me?”
“Maybe, when I’ve Dunn with my
fancies,” she replied.
"Fancies,” he cried, “can you
Imagine anything lovelier than a wed
ding Day for us. I shall carry you
Upchurch while the Scx(oh rings the
Bell and'when we draw Nye unto the
pulpit, I shall be the happiest man on
earth.”
"Well, forget your fancies now,"
Salley answered “do you think that's
a very Manly thing for a Goodman like
you to do?”
“Oh, but just think—We’d hire a
Car))enter to build us a cozy Little
House all our own. What fun It would
be to come home after Darft, turn the
ATec in the lock, step into the Hall and
find yon waiting for me. I would
forever Wffjrf off danger from you.”
"Yes,” answered Salley, "but it
would take more than to do
such things and you have Knott even
a Penny. Come, let’s talk of some
thing in our reach. Where are you
heading this Foi'd anyway? 1 never
saw it go Foster.”
“Well, would you like for me to
Parker?" he asked.
“Ccfl-talnly,” she answered, "right
here by this quiet Poole. I always
have liked pools ilfoore than Rivers
and Brooks. Let’s sit here on the
Bunks until tlio first Ray of the Mofin
comcs over the hill.”
Again Haywood grew fervent—in
fact—very loudly he proclaimed his
love, Salley spoke In a very Blount
manner.” You certainly Hollowell,
Yomiff inan, and I’m sure the Ifeiffh-
lors are enjoying this.”
She Jiose and walked from him. He
iiiose, too, and followed her. ”May I
ask where you are going?” he asked.
And she answered, “Over the L«e.”
“Oh no,” he said, “Sams Bnffaloe
might Gore you if you go that way.
Come buck to me.”
She turned and came—he took her
in his arms and Holdi7iff her tight, he
Kester on the Cheek.
CLOSE-UP OF SOCIETY DAY
By KATE COVINGTON
Recently the leading characters In
Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew
wore announced. The play is to be
given December 1, under the direction
of Dr. Florence Hoagland, assisted by
Dr. Mary Lynch Johnson and Dr. Julia
Harris.
The cast of the leading characters is
as follows:
Baptista, a rich gentleman of Padua
—Kilty Saras.
Petruchio, a gentleman of Verona,
suitor to Katherine—^Mamle Lou
Forney.
Liieentio, suitor to Bianca—Nancy
Bunn.
Curtis, housekeeper to Petruchio—
Annie Mae Taylor.
Grumlo, servant to Potriichlo—Faith
Hite.
Katherine, the Shrew, daughter to
Baptista—Susan Emma Sloan.
Bianca, daughter to Baptista—
Elizabeth Davidson.
A list of all tlie cast will be pub
lished soon.
Those serving a.n committee chair
men are as follows: Business Manager,
Pauline Perry; Stage Manager,- Kllza-
beth Lee; Costume Manager, Kate
CoviiiBtoa.
A COMMENDATION
Meredith stiidciitn liavebeen severely criticized (and rightl3' so)
for their indifference, in the past two years, toward the splendid
opjjortunities offered by tlie Music Dppai'tment, in the faculty
recitals.
However criticism should now step aside for commendation.
Tlic attendance at the first of this year’s faculty recitals, given by
Miss Ragna Otterson, was one tiiat was rcj)i-c.sentativo of Meredith.
It sht)wod that tlic students are awakening to some of the op-
])ortunities whicli they liave, and it also proved tliat “we can
find time for what we want to do.”
Not bnl}^ should the attendance he comnicnded, but also the
enthusiastic manner in whicli those ])fosent received the program.
I'lie}'^ evidenced the fact that they were there to listen and receive
the mbst benefit possible from the evening.
Milton Class Will Make
Trip to Duke Library
Tlio Milton collection of the Duke
Library will be the object of Interest
for the Milton class on its trip to the
, University to be made today. Dr. Julia
H. Harris will accompany the class,
which will be shown the collection by
Dr, Alien H. Gilbert, of the University
English faculty.
The colloctlon which contains a num
ber of rare volumes, is judged to be
one of the iluest in the country.
The group making the trip Includes:
:• Doris Uailey, Sarah Coleman, Sarah
Craljtree, Evelyn Fowler, Arabella
Gore, Mojielle Horton, Agnes Lowe,
Miriam Mohn, Roberta Hester, Eliza
beth I’ark, and Kathryn Privott.
Miss Biggera stood up in the bus
and counted noses. The driver eyed
the pile of week-end bags but casually
as he slung them oh. Sliding into the
seals, the girls buzzed and chattered
excitedly.
Then we were riding through town,
looking the cssence of importance as
we passed groups who knew whither
we were bound. “Society Day” had
begun—we were off!
Wake Forest gleamed ahead. Each
girl daubed lipstick on and powdered
her nose. Miss Biggers issued her last-
minute Instructions as we gayly
tumbled out over bags and excess feet,
into the gallant outstretched arms.
The band was playing on Gore Pield,
peanut venders swarmed the bleachers,
the lads spread funny papers on the
dusty seats for their lasses to sit on.
The sun waxed hot. The typewriters
clicked in the press box, enthusiastic
"yellers” hailed the gold and black,
people shaded their eyes with pocket-
books and hats and printed lists of all
the players, chcer-leadors tossed their
niegaphonea up and hoped for the best.
And all tlie time Meredith was In her
element!
The game lagged. A listlessness
hung over the people. One of the players
leaned heavily on another. Quoth he,
“Think I’ll run buy a ticket and watch
the game.” The coach thundered,
“Xow I wunta see every man on the
ground!”
The cheering broke out anew, the
Lhrong watched the plays anxiously,
even tho “apple man” felt business pick
ing up. Wake Forest was winning!
Wake Foi'ost had won!
When the game was over, two by
two, we pushed and talked and waggled
buck to the campus and explored all
the old ivy covered buildings (still
standing!) and wandered over the new’
Administration Building and decided
which Society Hall was the best-look
ing according to whose arm we heldt
And the banquet at Miss Jo's with
the soft candles glowing, the flowers,
and delectable dishes. The speeches
were quite the thing. Magnolia trees
and women and how-to-make-love-in-
three-easy-lessons seemed to hold full
sway over the evening, although tho
profs and Charlie Harris got a few
cracks, loo.
One of the boys gave several interest
ing reasons why Meredith and Wake
Forest should be coordinated, but Dr.
Tyner quickly informed us that if one
hut walked through tlie parlors on Sat
urday nights, they would sec that they
wore already merged!
One of the Profs gave good technical
procedure about the art of —er—
strolling over tho campus, and I be
lieve some took him up on It.
There were many very alluminatlng
topics discussed and Meredith felt quite
educated when the time came to go
over to the Philomatheslan Hall to
hear the oratorical contest, in which
George Copple came out llrst.
There was about an hour left, before
tlie bus was to come, in w'hich to ilnd
out where he'd been all your life, and
where he’d be the rest of it, The wind
seemed to be pretty strong for some
strange reason. At least that's what
they said.
The bus sailed into Raleigh to the
tuno oil "Dear Old Wake Forest”—at
least those who wore not already
dreaming joined in.
j At the Theatres
STATE
Will Rogers—in the most human
and lovable role ho Inis yet played!
That is tho screen fare promised
at the State Theater, where WIU’b
latest picture, “Judge I’riest,” will be
shown all next week.
A Popeye Cartoon “Two-alarm Fire,”
a Musical Comedy and a News com
pletes the prograuj.
PALACE
Anna SLeu in "Nana" will be shown
at the Palace Theater, Monday and
Tuesday, marking tho film debut of
the blonde young actress from Soviet
Russia.
A CoDiedy, "Who la that Girl,” and
a News completes tho program.
CAPITOL
There’s a new twist In "Chavlle
Chan’s Courage,” which plays at the
Capitol Theater Monday and Tuesday,
that makes it di/Cerent from any other
Charlio Chan picture.
“See the World," Cartoon, and
"Spnrts Uevlew,” Act completes the
liroRram.