February 28, 1947 TWIG Book Reviews By Mary Lou Dawkins Among the new books in the library, one which is well worth reading is Janey Jeems. It is of special interest to us because the author, Bernice Kelly Har ris, is a Meredith alumna. This book is the story of Janey Jeems who married at fifteen and spent her life in complete submission and devotion to her husband and to learning his religion in order to make a living and bring up God-fearing children. The author presents a good picture of the hardships of living in the Carolina hills, and the fact that she shows how happiness can be wrought out of poverty and advantages gained by the poor is very impressive. Another good book that has been added to the library is B. F.’s Daughter by John P. Marquand, who is also the au thor of H. M. Pullham, Esquire and So Little Time. This book, the story of Polly Fulton who had everything, of her loves, of her trips abroad, and of her domination by her rich father, is a “comedy of manners cov ering contemporaneously and in retrospect a period of thirty years.” It tells how Polly learned the hard way that the inheritance of strength, of de termination, and of wealth from her father conflicted with the inheritance of the confusion of the times. B. F.’s Daughter “for its reality, for its characters, and for its picture of an era” is highly recommended. Sports Review] by Bette Linney That long-awaited Badminton Tournament has finally gotten under way. Fourteen players have entered both the singles and doubles tournament. The winners will be chosen by the process of elimination. The first round of games were completed by Monday, February 24th Check the scoring chart in John son Hall for a day by day ac count of the games. If, every night around nine-] thirty, you are suddenly star tled by mad shouts of joy from the direction of the gym, you^ have probably concluded that the basketball tournament is in full swing. This is what we call a “Round Robin” tournament;! STEPHENSON next Raleigh girl, she received her A.B. degree in January. She is Twig editor and president and accompanist of the college choir. Her program follows: lOWin^ IjOW, aweet v_;nariot BING CROSBY Decca Record No. 25052 $.82 It’s a Good Day The Slow Mosquito GENE KRUPA Columbia Record No. 37209 $.55 You’ll Know When It Happens All By Myself SAMMY KAYE Victor Record No. 20-2110 $.65 Hoodie Addle Anniversary Song TEX BENEKE Victor Record No. 20-2126 $.65 For You, For Me, For Evermore Passe MARGARET WHITING Capital Record No. 294 $.65 that is, every team plays every other team. For every game won, the team is given three points, for a tie, two points, and for each game played, one point The team totaling the highest number of points wins the tournament. This far, only two garnes have been played; the Seniors took the first game from che Freshmen while the Sopho mores won from the Juniors The three highest scorers foi' the tournament are Ruth Mar tin, of the senior team, with 21 points. Lefty Pugh, of the jun ior team, with 15 points and Ann Josey of the freshman team and Dot Clark of the sen ior team tied for third place with 12 points each. Basketball seems to be very popular over the city. Miss Phyllis Cunningham, Jean Grif fith and Ruth Martin have ref ereed several games between -ommercial firms for the Recre- on Department of Raleigh. St Page Three Freshman Froli ICS SeS'ldlfwof Virginia Campbell, newly “Twit’> RpinL I Oak Leaves,” and Margaret Moore, editor of the to right are Lois Harmon, next year’s Astro nresi- dent, and Louvene Jordan, new president of the Phis. ^ Alumnae Association Meets in Chorlotte The Meredith College Alum nae Association held its first regional meeting of the year on IN K/Ixxx DILLARD BEAUTY SHOP 3102 Hillsboro Street Dial 2-1232 Shampoo and Wave $1.00 Permanent Waves $3.50 up ,;v IT'S HERE! oVV, EXPERT CLEAN ING PROMPT SERVICE Walking Distance Meredith College W I LMO N T CLEANERS (Formerly Gates) 3015 HILLSBORO STREET February 22 in Charlotte at the Ship Ahoy. Dr. Carlyle Camp bell was the speaker of the meeting. Mrs. Zeno Martin, President of the Association was on the program; and Miss Mae Grimmer, Secretary, also was present. THE SHOWPLACE OF THE CAROLINAS Welcome Meredith! Take Your Afternoon Walk to Wl LMONT PHARMACY Fountain Drugs Service Cosmetics By KATHLEEN FAULCONER Class conversation these days is centered about the Frosh play that is to be produced next rnonth when the literary socie ties give their tragedies. The reading committee has selected a one-act comedy by Mary Stearns, “Diet Begins Tomor row.” Baker’s play catalogue tells us that the results of a situation where three friends solernnly vow to begin a strict diet in order to streamline them selves, will be some good giggles and guffaws from the audience. In fact, it will be a laughable situation that everyone will enjoy. The cast includes Frances Leigh Meadows, Emily Pool, Pat Phillips, “Cindy” Renner, and Christine Williamson. Class proxy Mary Lee Rankin, and this reporter will handle direc tion chores. * * And speaking of the theater, we’re proud to announce that Sally Taylor has herself a top- notch role in the Phi’s “Riders To The Sea,” and Gazelle Moore is in the cast of the forthcoming Astro tragedy. We have it on good authority that Sue Page and Ellen Gold- ston had much to do with the painting of the “Kilgore” signs on the Stringfield door panes. Sue has been feuding with Pat Phillips for the past several weeks and pranks have included hidden alarm clocks set at one- hour intervals, glue coated che w i n g gum, short-sheeted beds, lipsticks, and soap coated with clear-colored nail polish, salt-strewn beds—yes sir, every thing but the kitchen sink, and we understand that Sue’s latest brainstorm is quite a “drippy” affair. * * ♦ Congrats are in order for Doris Concha who has been named freshman representative to the Athletic Association. The A. A. Board named her after consideration of sports partici pation record (soccer, riding, and basketball), and the fact that she made the eligibility list. ❖ * ^ And while we’re handing out (Continued on page four) LOOKING AHEAD TO EASTER and a GLORIOUS SPRING of course you will want the smartest in ... COATS SUITS dresses FORMALS and SPORTSWEAR IN RALEIGH IT'S For Happy Motoring Stop at MORRISSETTE'S ESSO SERVICE 2812 Hillsboro Street “Our Care Saves Wear” DIAL 9241 RALEIGH FASHIONS INSURANCE BUILDING Stores in WILSON WINSTON-SALEM James E. Thiem “Everything for the Office” Recordings Art Supplies Sheet Music Stationery 108 Fayetteville Street Dial 2-2913 Raleigh, N. C.

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