THE S A L E M r T E
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OPEN FORUM
DO YOU KNOW THEM?
The spirit evidenced at the second meeting of the Social Forum is
clearly indicative of the fact that poor social relations are a thing of the
past.
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Such weather as we’ve been having “peps” us up and is conducive to
outdoor exercise. Now that the snow is melted, let’s not allow our
enthusiasm for walking and other sports to wane.
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Slang and chewing gum, we find, are not by any means confined to
ten cent store clerks and telephone operators.
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Show your college spirit by patronizing our advertisers. It’s good!
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We like to boost when there are things to be “boosted”; and we are:
perfectly willing to take into account our numerous blessings, past and '
present. Furthermore, it is with a distinctive sense of our own short
comings and failures that we acknowledge our misdemeanors, and confess
that we are sometimes not as courteous, not as loyal, not as ‘ appreciative
as we should be. But there are failings other than student failings, and
we are sure that this side of the question should be placed before the
public eye, just as our own is.
Faculties everywhere are not what one might call “perfect” in their
relations towards the girls whose futures they are, no doubt, influencing
to a large extent; and, altliough we think that our faculty is, for the
most part, sympathetic, still it doesn t strike us as quite the proper thing
for them to say “catty” things behind our backs or to a certain few of us.
We sit at the table and part of the conversation drifts over—conversation
which is largely made up of remarks that are not at all complimentary
to the student body. Often individuals are figuratively “flayed” for all
sorts of misconduct, some of which is positively nothing but pure gossip;
often, it is a group which lias overstepped its bounds and comes in for its
share of the private criticism; still more frequently, it is the entire group
of girls, who represent their college. ,
If faults are to be found and criticisms to be made, you will find, we
think, that the students are willing to bear their share of the blame, and
try to benefit by whatever part of tlie criticism is constructive. But to
this practice of “running us down” behind our backs, we do object—and
we simply ask you, is it fair?
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Courtesy is one quality of which Salem has always been proud to
boast, yet we can but wonder whether some of us are not forfeiting her
right to that boast.
In one place in particular there is a noticeable lack of politeness;
namely, in the class-room. It often happens that when an instructor
requests a student to make a report a chorus of voices gives the response,
with confusion as the only result. This is manifestly unfair not only to'
the student called upon but to the entire class as well. An even greater
breach of etiquette is that committed when the bell rings for the close of
class. The class rises as one body and leaves the instructor either talk
ing to herself or uttering a half-finished sentence. This must be from
lack of thoughtfulness, but it brings with it an appearance of rudeness
which no Salem girl wishes attached to her.
What IS the matter with the girl of today and what will become of
her in the future” is a question which today seems to be agitating a great
many people. Many accusations have been brought against the modern
girls, especially those of college age, to all of which there come no
answers from the supposed culprits. Is it because the shocked exclama
tions of critics contain much truth, or is it because we have gone serenely
on our way, trusting our own judgment to the best of our ability, and
oblivious to the wrath and indignation exploding rclund us?
We cannot afford to be mere onlookers while so many controversies
are being wapd both for and against us. If we are forced to become a
target, is it right that we remain a passive one? If the situation is really
as bad as it is painted and as it is said to be by some college students
then we are the ones who should set matters right; if it has been greatly
exaggerated, then we should have the opportunity and the courage to
defend ourselves. What, to your mind, is the truth about it all anyway?
Once there was a Cilly, Young,
Cole black negro named James. Al
though it was Valentine day he de
cided to go away for a Short while
He ran through the Hall of his
Brou'n House, out through the door
and jumped into his Ford. Al
though his machine was Heaton
Firey hot it not inCline to go. He
left it at a garage to be repaired.
After Aston the Price he took Holt
of his pocket book and handed
across twenty-five Nicholls in Cash.
When he was Dunn he started on.
He came to a Hill, in the Souther
land, covered with Woods. Down
from the tops ran two Brooks. He
selected a Wright Leight spot where
there grew a Newberry Vyne, some
Red fern and Flowers of every
Culler. On a bush a Martin sang
Moore beautifully than the Robbins
that were hopping around. He cut a
Long stick from a nearby tree and
then said “Howell I get a line?”
He thought he would take a piece
of Reid and Binder around the end
but since it wouldn’t stay he took a
Sample of thread that a Noble
Weaver had given him. He had to
Hunt a while till he could find a
Sharp, Steele pin, he Bennett in
the shape of Hooks and fastened it
to the other end. He then thought
he would Neal down and catch some
fish when suddenly he heard a
Russell in the bushes. He turned his
Head and saw a cow who bawled
‘‘Moomaw” frightening some Cox
who. Wilder than the ones in the
peoples’ Barnes, could Crowell. It
then began to rain in Sheets so he
had to hurry home.
—Mildred Moomaw.
SOCIALS
Airs. Stafford Patterson and her
young son, Stafford, Jr., of Wilson,
recently visited friends at the Col
lege.
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Misses Estelle Cherry and Julia
Little, of G. C. W., were the guests
of Miss Jennings Ross.
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Misses Elsie Harris, Anna Long,
Emily Moye, and Elizabeth Parker
spent the week-end at Chapel Hill.
Miss Augusta Webb
week-end at Reidsville.
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Miss Polly Hawkins
guest of Miss Mary
Thompson.
spent the
was the
Bradlev
SOCIAL FORUM HOLDS
ENJOYABLE MEETING
{Cont'inufid from page one)
Misses Carrie Louise Ward, Inez
Gold, Helen Griffin, and Mary
Oettinger spent the past week-end
in Greensboro.
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Miss Marie Woods spent the past
week-end at her home in White
Plains.
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Miss Margaret Sample was the
guest of Miss Geneva McCachern.
ACADExMY PUPIL’S RECITAL
XT MUSIC HOUR
MISS JOINER AND
PUPILS IN HISTORY
CLASS WEDNESDAY
On Wednesday, immediately after
the Chapel service, at the request of
the instructor. Miss Chase, Miss
Joiner and the several deaf chil
dren with whom she had demon
strated in Chapel, met with the
class in American History. The
entire lesson period was given over
to Miss Joiner, who illustrated
further the methods of instruction
used at the State School for the
Deaf at Morganton. Two of the
small boys were taught words
wholly new to them and side lip
reading was demonstrated with the
older girls. It was truly remark
able to note how quickly and with
what ease the children caught the
new sounds by watching the lips
and the movements of the vocal
organs.
Letters written by the students to
Dr. Rondthaler were distributed at
the end of the hour. The hand-writ
ing and method of expression were
indicative of the unusually fine
training given at the institution—
training that almost surpasses, we
are inclined to believe, that given in
ordinary public schools.
MISS ZOEN KUH ZIEN
AT Y. W. C. A. SUNDAY
Salem will have an unusual Y. W.
C. A. service Sunday night. Miss
Zoen Kuh Zien, a native Japanese
girl, who is now a student at
Greensboro College, is to be the
speaker. The meeting promises to
be an outstanding event in the Y.
W. C. A. calendar of this year.
Miss Watkins, President of the
Y. W. C. A., asks that all Salem
girls make this visit an enjoyable
one for their guest. Those wishing
to know Miss Zien may arrange the
dates with Pauline Wolff.
The Dartmouth is the oldest col
lege paper in the United States. It
was started in 1800. Daniel
Webster was one of the early
editors. —Exchange.
One of the most enjoyable events
of the school year, and one that has
been looked forward to was the
recital given by Academy and High
School pupils. The recital was held
in Memorial Hall at the regular
Music Hour, Thursday, at 3:45
P. M. The program was made up
of piano, voice, and violin solos and
one duet. It was as follows;
Provanznik The Weeping
Willow by the Pool
Mary Johnson
Thomas Canzonetta from
“Raymond Overture”
Iluth Farrar and Louise Matthews
Kreisler Chanson
Louis XIII. Gavane
Barbara Heath
Beethoven Fur Elise
Elizabeth Pfaff
Dancla Air Varie
Elbert Stauber
Heller A Curious Story
Mary Gentry
Violin Solo
Catherine Stockton
C. P. S. Bach Solfegietto
Anita Ghigo
Coombs Four Leaf Clover
Edith Rich
iiohm The Fountain
Pearl Fishel
Merkei In the Lovely
Month of Maj'
Mildred Snider
Drdla Souvenir
J. J. Gentry
Pieczonka Tarantella
Caroline Price
Merkel Butterfly
Louise Crim
Aloys Hennes Elfin Dance
Brownie Peacock
Friml Russian Romance
Lessie Brown Phillips
Kreisler Liebesleid
Frances Hahn
Williams At Evening
Isidore Denemark
Clarke The Blind Ploughman
MacFayden Cradle Song
Elizabeth Rondthaler
Hoffman Barcarolle
Adelaide McAlister
Mendelssohn Funeral March
Sallie Hunter Ball
Violin : C. N. Allen
Introduction and Polonaise
Edward Mickey
It Might Be Worse
Vers Librist—“Alas! I fear I
haven’t written anything that will
live.”
Friend—“Cheer up! Be thankful
you are alive in spite of what you’ve
written.”
old alumna of Salem Collegp. The
subject of lier talk was “Etiquette
in Traveling.” She was well fitted
to talk on this subject because of
lier winning personality, and be
cause of her wide experience in
traveling; for she has toured this
country, Europe, and the Orient.
Mrs. Hartness brought out in her
talk many essentials which are
necessary for a good traveler. She
suggested that the traveler take her
imagination and knowledge with
her. For instance, when she visits
Alaska, she should bear in mind
Robert Service’s poems about this
section of the country. According
to Mrs. Hartness, a brave heart,
courtesy, patience, and proper be
havior are desirable qualities of i
traveler. The value of a neat ap
pearance is an important considera
tion. A good magazine such as the
“Atlantic Monthly” relieves many
an idle or embarrassing moment.
Regardless of what happens the
traveler should never get in a panic,
but should always remain calm. It
is never advisable for her to leave
upon the last train. In regard to
hotels, reservations should be made
for a room and bath at a minimum
rate. Mrs. Hartness stated that it
was always necessary to have
change for tips which should never
exceed ten per cent.
Dr. Rondthaler in his usual in
teresting manner gave us this same
subject from a man’s point of view,
stressing particularly how a girl’s
demeanor, adaptability to environ
ment, ability, and poise convey an
expression of what she really is. He
reminded us of the fact that one
person is not supposed to occupy
the space of four. He said that one
should always be cautious and that
we should not appear over-sophis
ticated. He said that an excessive
spending of money is an evidence of
bad taste, and that an average meal
on a diner should not exceed $1.35.
He asked us not to condemn an
upper berth, and pointed out its
many advantages. In hotels, names
should be registered in the same
way that addresses are usually
given. According to Dr. Rond-
thaler, a woman traveling alone
meets little danger if she is a per
son who commands respect.
At the conclusion of Dr. Rond-
tiialer’s talk, Mary Braddom, Carrie
Moore Neal, and Marjorie Hunt
represented respectively a well-
bred, genteel traveler, a conspicuous
traveler who, due to her ill-bred
manner and loud talking, attracted
the attention of many observers,
and a polite young gentleman who
showed a decided preference for the
calm, dignified traveler.
The evening was brought to a
happy climax when delicious fruit
salad, tea, and crackers were
served.
The authorities of Vassar College
have decided to form another post
graduate department, which will
have neither dean nor instructors.
Its purpose will be to provide
Vassar graduates with an oppor
tunity to escape from domestic
luties and to engage in any creative
work desired, which may be the
A^riting of some long-cogitated play,
the painting of some dreamed-of
picture or the carving of a group of
statuary. It is hoped that this in
stitution will open a mine of origin
ality in art and literature.
—Exchange.
The Right Spirit
Do you think the new sheriff
can stop gambling in Crimson
Gulch?”
Shouldn’t be surprised,” answer
ed Cactus Joe. “First thing he did
was to bet $200 he could.”