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them in his early childhood. He had few
educational advantages, but was rich in
“knowledge never learned of schools.” He
seldom left his quiet country home to mingle
with the throngs of the city; consequently we
find very few references to city life in his
works.
Whittier did for rural life of New England
■what Burns and Scott did for Scotland. In
deed it was through Burns’ influence that he
found there was a reception awaiting him
and his nature poems in the world. When
Whittier was fourteen years old his first
schoolmaster brought a volume of Burns’
poems with him to Whittier’s home. This
was the first book of poems that he had ever
seen, and it had a lasting influence over him.
After reading Burns, he said:
"New light on home-seen nature beamed,
New glory over woman.
And daily life and duty seemed
No longer poor and common.”
Whittier’s treatment of nature is very
beautiful. He sees the hand of God at work
throughout the universe. He never refers to
the darker side of nature, but looks upon all
things with a simple child-like trust. This
is probably due to the simple beauty, truth,
and modesty of Whittier’s own disposition
unconsciously showing itself in his many
poems. His poems seldom reach the sublime,
but he occupies a peculiar place in the hearts
of the New England country folk never before
filled. It is his intimate knowledge and life
long love of New England that has made
Whittier, in a particular, her poet. He was
the first to convert the New England country
life into song, and he has lifted the New Eng
land farm-house in winter into the great
world of poetry, as Burns did the humble
home of the Scotch cotter. To describe such
scenes so vividly and so poetically requires
IKjwer of no mean order and to this power
Wbittier lends sympathy from his own warm
heart.
If, however, Whittier doec not rank with
th« first poets of our land, we must remem
ber It is not given to all to write in the grand
manner, and the especial place and valwe of
the leas lofty singers should not be slighted
or overlooked. M. S. E.
Maggie’s mother had written she was going
to Atlanta. Upon receiving a card from her,
Maggie remarked:
“Well, Rilla, mother is already in Geor
gia.”
Philla: “Why, what made her change her
plans after writing you she was going to At
lanta?”
Bettie: “Central, give me McKinne’s Hard-
v?are Store.” Then upon getting the desired
place, she ordered peanut butter and crackers
sent up.
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Mr. W^eldon Davis frequently visits the
College.
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Mr. Bailey, pastor of the Methodist Church,
has conducted chapel services for us several
times recently.
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Misses Mattie Martin and Bessie Cook
spent last Sunday with Mamie Dickens at her
home near Franklinton.
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Miss Kate Holden, of Youngsville, recently
spent several days at home on account of ill
ness. We are glad to welcome her back.
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Two of our girls. Misses Annie and Mar-
garette Powers, attended the anniversary of
the Literary Societies of Wake Forest Col
lege.
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Since the last appearance of Echoes the
Senior Editor has suffered an attack of
mumps. She is now recovered and at her
work again.
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Miss Grant, the Science teacher, was called
home February 14th on account of the death
of her aunt, Mrs. Summerell. She returned
on the 16th.
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Mrs. Lee Battle entertained Misses Grant,
Bagley, Davis, Preston, Williams, and Tuttle
at Trail in her home on Tuesday evening,
February 23rd.
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Miss Edna Allen, a member of the Faculty,
has been obliged to go home on account of
ill health. We miss her very much in all
phases of college life, especially in the
Neithean Literary Society.
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Mrs. A. H. Fleming invited the teachers of
the College to go with her for a launch
party up the river last Tuesday afternoon
The boating was good, the weather beautiful,
and the party had a delightful time.
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Miss Mary Peecnd, a returned missionary
from Brazil, gave us a very interesting talk
Monday evening, February 7th on the essen
tial characteristics of a good missionary,
especially emphasizing common-sense, educa
tion, and a sense of humor.
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On Saturday night, February 26th, the edi
torial staff of Echoes gave a reception In the
College parlors to the Students fortunate
enough to secure subscriptions to the paper.
It was quite an informal affair after the few
toasts were made and refreshments served,
and the girls thoroughly entered into the fun
of an old-fashioned party. There were about
fifty guests, Including the teachers, and each
was presented with a dainty souvenir card.
AN EVEXING WITH THE SENIORS.
An entertainment was given in the College
chapel February 21st by the Senior Class.
The startling announcement on the posters
that the College girls would make known the
secrets of Masonry attracted an unusually
large crowd. The Masons present claimed
that they came around ready, if need be, to
mob our two College Masons. We are glad
to state no serious consequences followed. A
goodly sum was raised to help the Seniors
in their gift to the College. The following
program was rendered:
Piano Solo—Marche Triomphal—Miss Wil
liams.
Vocal Solo—Miss Preston.
Sister Masons—Misses Bowers, Corbett,
Norwood, Egerton, Jerome, Norwood, Jones,
Midgett, Johnson, Gardner, and Kearney.
The Burglar Alarm—Misses Kearney, Je- ‘
rome, Midgett, and Norwood.
Recitation—The Parson’s Housekeeper—
Miss Jerome.
The Smith Mystery—Misses Jones, John
son, and Gardner.
Pantomine—Old Black Joe—Miss Kearney.
NEITHEAN AND SEA GIFT SOCIETY
NOTES.
Our first program after Christmas was
unique, an evening spent with Dickens. The
characterizations were especially good. Sever
al girls were dressed to represent well-known
characters' of the author. David Copperfleld
was particularly good, as was Miss Hammer-
sham and Little Nell.
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A very interesting feature of our last
meeting were conumdrums, the ansiwers to
which were the names of American and Eng
lish authors.
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We are glad to welcome as members of the
Sea Gift Society Misses Annie Parker, Mar
guerite Millikin, and Pauline Smith. The
Neithean have adde^ to their roll Misses Sa
die Bagwell and Beulah Rann. ^
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The program for the Societies for February
19, 1910, was as follows:
"Carolina”—Song by Society.
Answer Roll-Call with Names, of Great
Americans of Revolutionary ’Times.
Washington la His Home—Vergie Kuight>
Farewell Address—Reading by Alargaret
Hicks.
The Banner Betsy Made—Recitation by
Maggie Floyd.
Washington’s Sunnier Side—Agnes Flythe.
Mount Vernon—Lossie Anderson.
“America”—Song by Society.
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Girls, are we, of the Sea Gift Society, do
ing our part toward the Echoes this year? A
comparison of the ■work' done last year with