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2 THE TWIG The Twig Member North Carolina Collegiate Press Association, Official Organ of the Student Bodj/ of Meredith Col- ICf/C. Fka.vc'Ks CiiKKKY Editor Doi!otu\- McBkayeh. .Jlfanaj7inj7 Editor Maihiauet Oveuton. .iJitsJjicss Manaucr RoiJERTA CiiAWKonn Asst. Sus. Mgr. Ann'ie Elkins Associate Editor Edxa Eaui.e Waltox.Assijynm’i Editor Fkances HowAiiD.. .CiratZaiiojt Editor Gladys Cox Asst. Cir. Editor Ax>me F. Harris. .. .£ic7ia»t£(c Editor SiibscrJption Price $2.50 I editorial | (.Ti'C'ftiiigs! Greetings! Greetings! I’ructicc niJikcs pcrfcct, so be loiiiout Avitli this, ouv first effort. ‘■And the third time is lucky”; llnis wo hop(>fijlly write Yolume IIT Dll flii.-j issno, inid liope for the host. The Business Manager’s path is full of humps niul rough plpocs. Support her sucees.s and patronize our advertisers. In the light of recent events it s(,‘oms that, at any rate, our social h.‘velopment shall be one of the most complete and successful courses of the year. Another method of getting one’s name into print, other than such I'onvontionalized ones as committing suicide or matrimony, is by simply writing for The Twn;, hy the work, month, semester, or year. Just a modest suggestion, you know! As the machinery of the College is set into motion, wg find that little cog known as the “Sunday After noon Check” particularly -well- greased and in excellent condition. In order to avoid any necessary 01' unpleasant i-estrictions, just re read the above, and remember that a hint to tlio wise is sufficient. The advent of the plan hy which six Seniors may act in the capacity of ofRcinl fliaporonos is one whicli wo tliink will prove advantageous to every ono conccrnel. Faculty ehajjcronngf is not to be criticized, itiit there are times wlien girls Iiesitnte to ask favors of those with whom they arc not so nearly inti mately connectcd and this present plan will eliminate this inconven* ience and unnecessary embarrass ment. ITndoubtedly the chosen six possess nil the responsibilities placccl upon College Seniors and we arc wishing them all success in order that this wise plan may be come a permanent and accepted part hereafter of our College organ ization. The Twio has been peculiarly liandicapped thus far this year be cause of the changes on the staff necessitated by the failure of some members of last spring’s election to return to school. First, candidates had to be selected to succeed to these vacant positions at the discretion of the College Council, and after their successful election, following the usual rod tape attendant upon such formalities, came that period of apparent bewilderment and con fusion which new, and especially inexperienced, officials always have to overcome. Thus, this comment by way of explanation to any who have been wondering as to the delay of The Twig, but since now that we have finally set our hands to the proverbial plow, Avith the coopera tion and enthusiasm on the part of the students which wc are expecting, we shall not turn back until our publication is one of which Mere dith is justly proud. Enough has been said elsewhere in this issue for every one to under stand the organization, aims, and purposes of the College Council, but ;t eoninient along another line of thought may bo significant. Though the actual duties of this organiza tion and those of the Student Exec utive Committee are not exactly syuonomous, the ideals of each are iue same, and the one is in full aj>mpathy witli the problc3ns and it.oulutions as such of the other. Wo are, Indeed, a long way from any U(0])ian collegiate atmosphere, l)ut if oneo the joint ideals of those two organizations may be attained, wc shall then have also approxi mated that future which Dr. Brewer recently spoke, M'hei'C tlie Golden Rule in its full significance will lie tlie only neees-sary Handbook for Students. As a representative body, I I'om both the faculty and students, iIk' recommendationsi and judg ments of this Council give promise (if justice and greater satisfaction than has over before prevailed among both parties, and may iilti- matel^y be the power which shall dimini.sh still further that barrier !-etwcon Teacher and Student. TIore’s to its long growth and pros perity! Wc arc, indeed, gratified to ]iote such a revival of alumnaj spirit and infei'est as to warrant a self-filled eolumn in cach of our issues. This seems to be a much more satis factory method of obtaining authen tic news of the life of former iferodith girls than the regulation ■ihwiiiyr Hamlhooh provides, as well ■IS a ineans of closer relationship with the current events and progres sion of the college which they at tended and love. Tliis action on the part of the Alumnce is a great asset to Tiik Twio itself, since it is the means of increasing the circulation to a thousand copica weekly, which fact speaks for itself, especially from intcr-collogiate as well as financial standpoints. By this arrangement, all the Alumiuc of Meredith College since 1902, have their names upon our mailing list. Wc should like to say just here, that aside from deeply appreciating this interest, the entire staff would like to throw itself open to any criticism or suggestion which any member of the Association would care to make. Since this .zUumnm Column is to be made a permanent one in our issues, we want its mem bers to feel that they, too, are vital parts of cach issue, that they must persevere with us, and that as our fallible solves are gradually over come, Ave shall procced to heights worthy of your affirmation and in terest. JOINT SUNDAY SERVICE HELD IN COLLEGE PARLORS :\fK3IKEllS OF EXECU'l’IVE COai- 3IITTEL' Hri'ET WITH KEW COLLEGE COUNCIL Simclay afternoon at five o’clock tlie College Council and Executive Committee met in the parlors for a joint rtevotional service. It was con ducted by Dr. Brewer who took John 10:1-10 as Ilia theme, He spoke im- prcBsiiigly of Christ as the door, and those who entered as good shepherds. A comparison of the progress of right in the State was made with the prog ress of riglit in the separate colleges, and both were hinged upon the Indl- viihial factor, "Real good can come only from within, and this will al- svays he foinid wliere unselfishness aJjoimds," was one of his chief points. Those present at this meeting were; Miss Zabriskie, Dr. Law, Dr, Harris, Misses M, Powell. V, Harville, W. l^ickett, A, Klntz, 0, Gibbs, B, Hollo- well, M. Herrin, F. Haywood, F. Cherry. M. Oldham, S. Herring, P. Patton, M. Eagles, I. Lowe and M, West, The College Council is one ol! the most essential groups on our campus since it represents every phase of eollegc life. It is composed of the presidents of the major student or ganizations, the editors-in-chief of the student publications, the class presi dents, the Dean of Women, and three faculty members chosen by the stu dent members. The Student Govern ment President acts as Chairman. Tlio Council offlcially represents the student body, and also acts as a nom- iiuuing committee. Before a consti- tulion may be adopted by an organi zation arising in the student body it must bo considered by the Council. The different organizations are classed according to their importance and relation to other activities: those whose purpose is not the beneilt of the student body will not be approved. TJie aim is to make a careful study of the problems of the college com munity, and to suggest solutions that will mean a greater and more com plete Meredith. In every way the Ideals will be to raise the standard of student life both on the campus and in classroom relations. Therefore the problem of the Student Executive Committee Is the problem also of the Council, and It Is the purpose to create and maintain the interest and cooperation of the students. giotiai Calcttber Sunday, September 16, 6:00 p. m.: Dr. In chapel on "Resurrection” and "Pilate’s Wife’s Dream.” w • * Monday, September 17, 6:45 p. M.: Initial meeting of Student Govern ment Association. 8:00 p. :n,, Fresh man-Junior Party on the lawn. « « « Tuesday, September IS, 6:45 p. m.; Meeting of College Council for nom inations to vacant major and minor offices. w * * Wednesday. September 19, G;45 p. m.: Initial Freshman Training Class held In Chapel. * • « Thursday, September 20, 6:45 p. m., Address to B. Y. P, U. by Dr. Perry Morgan, • • >)> Saturday, September 22, 8:00 p. m.: Student Government and Y. W. C. A. Reception in Chapel. • • « Sunday, September 23, 6:00 p. m.; Address to Y. W. A. by Miss Mather and Miss Warren. • • * Monday, September 24, 3:00 p. m.; Barbecue held at new site for entire college. « * * Thursday, September 27, 5:00 p. m.: Birthday party on the lawn for “Sep tember Morning Glories." W * * Friday. September 28, 6:00 p. m.: Address to Student Volunteers by Miss Mather. • « « Sunday, September 30, 6:00 p. m.: Regular Meeting of Y. W. C. A. in Chapel. JUNIOR-FRESHMAN PARTY GIVEN ON MEREDITH LAWN MI'UEDITH SPIRIT AWAKENED A\H LOVE FOIl SISTER CLASS KIXDLED IN HEARTS 01" FRESIOIEIf On Monday evening, September 14th from 6:45 to 8:00 the Freshman class was entertained on the lawn by the Juniors, who liave been to them not merely big sisters, but guardian angels. Aside from being an occasion the love for the Sister class—a devo- wlio are just entering college, it marked an epoch that will ever stand out in their memories of their col lege career. It was the awakening In them of the true Meredith spirit and Hand-Book unless we have been notified tion which will grow stronger with each day. Each Freshman was escorted by her big Sister and for one hour the campus resounded with enthusiastic shouts of laughter. Punch and cake were served under an arbor. The mirth then gave place to the songs and guitars of the Juniors—“Dese Bones Gonna Riae Again,” the song handed down to the odd classes, and other songs the music of which was so inspiring to the little sisters and gave them a deeper appreciation of the class si)Irit and an idea of the loyal (itmosphoro which prevails and pre dominates at Meredith. The very air seemed charged with the enthusiasm which was so evident and the Freshmen, catching it, re- sponded to the songs of their sisters. Goodnights having been said the Class of '27 went home richly en dowed with the odd spirit. INITIAL SOCIAL NIGHT PROVES HOWLING SUCCESS IKSIRE DOPE ON PROCEEDINGS OF M. C. FLAPPERS AND THEIR DATES At eight o’clock the twenty-ninth Our doors were opened wide, And then at all points in our halls With dates one would collide. The towji girls’ room was hung with hats 0£ every shape and size— Rod Freshman caps and pearl-gray lids. Whose were they? I surmise. Tall men, short men, and middle- sized Were lined up all around. Yes, every kind of man was here From preacher to tea-liound. Each new girl was dressed up to date In her best bib and tucker And cach one had at least one man, From Davis up to Rucker. The Sophomores saw their old friends Whom they had met last year— (The Sophomores, as you must know, Are quite the berries here.) The upper classmen can have dates ’Most any night tiiey choose. It did not happen that this night Was one they liked to use. The serenade by N. C. State, Outside called every one. Tliere was confusion on the porch But It was lots of fun. For two short hours there was the noise Of voices deep and rich Commingled with the usual sounds Keyed in a higher pitch. At ten o’clock the bell rang out With loud, unwelcome clang. And wiu'n the last young man had gone Our doors shut with a bang. WORK OF W. M. U. OUTLINED BY MISS JULIETTE MATHER INTERESTING AND HELPFUL TALK J O GIRLS IN CHAPEL SERVICE Miss Juliette Mather gave us a third little talk on Saturday morning at the Chtviiul service. She first took us on an imaginary trip through all the offices (»f the W. M. U. head quarters in Birmingham and intro duced us to the heads of the different departments. She then gave ns a good idea of the splendid work done by the various branches of Uie W. M. U. With this information came the call lor more workers to volunteer for special ser vice. Miss Mather's work is a noble one, and to us she seems truly beautiful and Chrlst-lilce in spirit. Her talks are an inspimtion, and her words stir the hearts of all who hear her. The Meredith girls look forward to her visits and pmy that she and the Women’s Missionary Union may be successful in llie big task that lies before them. SIX OFFICLVL SENIORS APPOINTED FOR 1923-24 XEW PLAN PUP INTO OPERATION AS STUDEJ^ CHAPERONES SJ5Tj;CTED Those six Sci'llors chosen by the Dean of Women k> act In the capacity of official chainrones for the year 1023-24 are as fol >ws: Martha Powell, Mary Powell 3wiy, Katherine Ncoe! Minnie Murchlnsoi, Joy Beaman, Lll- llan Rouse.
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