THE TWIG
3
UK. WIMS ni:;Livi-:i{s lkciiuk
TO MtJiiKIXTH rOJIMJMTY
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Do you think of the world as a luige
. mass of mud Avhlch must eventually
pass into nothingness, leaving no
traces behind? or.
Do you ronsider the world the phys-
jcal background for the Great Adven
ture—Life—God's own creation?
Do you I’eel that history is simply a
veiJetltlon of cycles—first a space of
great development and then retropres-
fiion—with no lasting effects? or,
■ Are you with Tennysoifin thinking
that there Is a devlne purpose end to
wards which the history is taking
you nearer and nearer?
Do you think that marriage Is
merely a matter of custom which'wUl
soon pass out? or.
Do you believe in the sanctity of
home-lite—the relationships existing?
Prom the questions he went directly
to the word Idealism, defining and ex
plaining it. Idealism must not be
above and detached from the earth, or
else it cannot be idealism. Facts and
problems cannot be Ignored. They
must be reckoned with and solved.
Idealism, realism, determinism and
utilitarianism all must be included
in real idealism which the world needs
today. Mysticism or false realism can-
^ not sufllce.
In applying rbe principles of Ideal
ism he discussed life in its many
phases; the American college, great
men, life in general, social life, modern
community life, political conditions,
American life as u whole. He showed
rhe tendency of novelists and great
men to satirize and belittle existing
institutions, customs and modes, all
because of a luck of perspective. The
better, more ideal things are left out
of their panorama, leaving it a dismal
scene ol' cynicism and disillusionment.
It is not “shot, through with the glory
of the inlinite."
Piivitanism, pioneerlsm, and the lim-
ftins spirit of Anglo-Saxonism, he
churacterizod as the evils of modern
American life. And it is only the
worst of thPHC which we want to lose.
The deep, inner spirit must be re
tained.
Salvation for idealism, then lies in
faith, inspiration from on hlgii, and
continued obedience of .leans.
I l,i:( TION OF li>2l-:*r> ATIILIITIC
ritKSIIH'LNT
(Continued Irom page I)
with such an enthusiastic president,
the outl(u)k for next year looms ex-
coodingly bright. “Without doubt, .\’lta
has won this office through her I'aitli-
fulness and unceasing interest in all
active sports. Holding the place of
star goal-thrower on her team during
her freshman and sophomore years she
also won the championship In tennis.
Miss Royster selected Nila as iicr as;
sistant for the past year and her suc
cess in this is a forecast of what her
work in the future will be. W'e are
assured that the new president will
nuike the old motto of “Pep—peppier—
peppiest” ring truer than it ever has
l)efore and that next year will he one
more step in the gre..Uer history’of
the Athletic Association.
Hits. ,1. \V. lil XN AM> VOL’MJ iSO.N
E;XTh;UT.\l.\ SIvMOH (LASS
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sigh at the “old maid’s fate,” greeted
the reading of these rliymes of wonder.
Last, but not least, were the delights
of ice croiim and cake, served by
Nancy and her little friend.
'I'ho gratitude of the Seniors moved
them to expression in song, which cul
minated in a melodious wail from lit
tle Miss Dorothy Bunn, upstairs, And
so it happened, that at the reluctant
leave-taking the whole Senior Class
carried away a lusting love for the
whole “Bunn family."
\\. V. A. .SIvHVK'K HBLII BY
STI DKXT ('OXKKRKXCK
ih:lkoates
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might think. For instance. If there
were only one Christian in the world
today and it took this one a year to
win another, and this one still another
year to win one more, and so on the
whole world would be won to Christ
in thirty-Hve years.- Life may have
three attitudes which are comparable
to a bed, a busliel basket and a candle.
The bed signifies the person who In
dolently spends his time asleep to all
that goes on around him; the basket
is a symbol of the one who receives
all but gives out' not one thing; while
the candle is the symbol of the shin
ing life.
Annie Mae Gordan discussed the
place of prayer in the life of the vol
unteer. Prayer is the root of success;
the source of strength. Morning Watch
is one means entering into daily
worship and if this impossible time
can be managed some way for the
private devotional.
Pauline Patton told of some of the
problems of Christian education pre
sented at the Conference. Christian
schools in China rank high among the
people who are eager to learn western
science. Many who come especially
for one subject with no thoughts of
religion are converted. But the Chris
tian schools exist because they do lead
students to Christ. Formerly the mis
sionary was known only by his daily
life, bi^ now he is .tudged by stricter
standards because of more numerous
points of contact with the people.
Anna Belle Abbott in telling of in
stances where compromi.ses with Chris
tianity had been tried, showed that
the Church cannot compromise with
the world. The whole world Is seek
ing happiness, but the highest and
most joyful happiness can come oniy
through the knowledge of Jesus.
Minnie Herrin gave some reasono of
Father Wilder’s for having foreign
missions:
1. To remove idolatry and supersti
tion from the world.
2. Because the world is sinking far
lack of willing people to go as foreign
missionaries. If wo cannot raise
others to our- level we shall soon sink
to theirs.
Because of shifting coiulilions in
the world today,
4. Because the world needs the
gospel.
.'j. Because ,losus wants tlie world
evangelized.
I'lii sm'm;tv i’ki;.siih:nt ki.imtkd
I’OH m:xt \i:ai{
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for her compelency to hold this place.
Her intellect is another asset which
must not be forgotten tor it will aid
her to reach even higher goals of
achievement for the Phllaretian So
ciety.
The success of tlie society this year,
due to the untiring efforts and work
of the present president, Mabel Old
ham. has been great. Most capably
she has served as our leader, and her
achievements calls tor our deepest
gratitude. To iier it must a great
satisfaction to leave so able a leader
as UesHie Lee in charge. For tile year
1SI24-25 the Pbilaretiau Society Is look
ing forward to a splendid year’s work
under her direction. Bess does not
need to ask for support, because the
whole Society stands ready at her
call. And she will make it easier for
us to keep in mind the atandivrds that
are so fittingly expressed in the motto;
“Plain living and high thinking.”
Slumnae
The following Meredith girls were
among those who attended the recent
convention of the Teacher’s Associa
tion here in Raleigh.
ICva Dean, (Mrs. R. C. Young), ’201
Dorothy Bland, '20; Annie Mae Ash
craft, '17; Doris Tillery; Miriam
RufRn, ’23; Helen Seiitelle, ’23; Nell
Deans, '23; Eula Adams (Hamlet):
Winnie Rowland; Banks Foreman, '23;
Sarah Nooe. '22; Gladys Beam, ’22;
SalHe Mae Beal, '22,
iVellie Olive, '21, attended the recent
recital of Lois Lawrence.
Ashton, N. C., March 14, 1924.
Dear AlumnsE Editor;
I am enclosing $2.50 to cover my
pledge to Tiii.; Twig, I know I shall
find great pleasure in reading it. I
ho))e my address will be changed to
Vyo, via Logos and Ibaden. Nigeria,
West Africa,
We leave on Monday night for New
Vork, sail Saturday, karch 22 on S. S,
Ansonia via Liverpool. We hope to
reach Logos about April 20,
I hope all goes well in this country
while we are away. The three years
will pass, quickly, I am sure. Our
prayer is that we may do three full
years of service for the Master and
return as well and strong as we did
before.
With love and salutations to all the
friends, sincerely.
ROSA HOCUTT POWELL, '17.
The following are extracts taken
irom a personal letter to Mias Carmen
Uogcrs;
Chengchow. Honan, Chhia,
January 27, 1924,
"Last Septenihpi' At'tor con)pleting
the first year course of language
study, came here, where tiie greater
part of my time is still spent in study-
li g Chinese; tliough 1 am being initiat
ed a bit into the ways of doing tilings
In China, Have made my llrst efforts
at leading chapel and the women’s
i;raycr meeting, ’i'his is a slippery
language and I do not know whether
.* said what I meant to or not. You
have probably heard of the new inis-
•sionary who just after making his
iirst talk was walking home with his
lionior ))artner and asked how he got
along, to which the senior replied,
‘'You did well, except instead of talk
ing about the Lord you Avere telling
them about a pig," No doubt my mis
takes were as rediculous. I am teach
ing the girls basketball and on Sun
days have oversight of the Sunbeam
and V. W, A. meetings both of which
have native leaders. Some day I hope
to get out of the “Wall-flower" stage
of missionary life and be of some
service.
“In the last issue of Tin-: Twn; 1
saw an account of the “measley”
(luarantlned crowd and my sympathy
was with them. For a month ago 1
met old Mrs, Germ who said, “Stop
and take a vacation while I do my
work." She did not seem to realize
that I was busy preparing lor an ex
amination on Jiinuary 2. for she began
a vigorous attack on my throat. The
doctor said it made him think of dip-
theria, in a few days she had my
body covered with red pimples, and
the doctor said it must be scarlet
fever. For fear that I am in partner
ship with Mrs. Germ the doctor is
srill keeping me in quarantine. Don’t
get frightened at the thought of scar
let fever and drop this sheet for It
will be fumigated before it leaves.
Ueally, it has l>een a very light case,
no complieations. and I have been
feeling myself for two weeks.
"Spent a few pleasant days with
Celia this fall. She and the babies
are getting along nicely.
"How is “Son"? I have not heard
anythin!? hnr in ko lone. Do
give her my love. The last time I
was in iiuarantint' ’iwas measles, and
slie took care of me.”
Devotedly.
KATIIC :\irRRAV.
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College jBctos;
Mary Moss spent the last week-end
at her luimc in Voiingsviile: Marion
Allr>n spent the week-end with her.
Jennie Fryt- was also at her home
in (’iirtiiage the past week-end.
Ruth Currin was called liome re
cently on account of illness in the
family.
i-'mily Hilliard and lone Noland
spent a most delightful week-end as
guests of "Kat" Holland in Dunn.
Alice Graves Hunsucker spent the
weelc-end in Kaleigli.
Thelma Ward was the guest of
friends in this city the past week-end.
“Stumpie" Harris spent the week
end with her broiher.
Janet Holloman spent a most de
lightful week-end with Helen Sen-
telle at the Sir Walter hotel.
Xornui Montgomery visited her aunt
in Raleigh last week-end.
I'ortia Alderman was the week-end
guest, of her sister in Durham,
lilizabetli l-'urnell is spending the
week-end in Durham.
Bessie Tomlinson was at her home
In Lucanui last week.
I^iise Matthews spent the week-end
with Gladys Merritt in Chapel Hill.
\'elnui Patterson was the guest of
friends in Coals last week.
Mary Uol)erts Seawfll visited Lu
cille Jones at her home in Red Oak.
"P>" Martin visiK'd ibis weelc-end
Hi Klon Coilegi*.
■■I’ri'tia" Dtjriii tile wvt-k-iVn’
in i.,oiiisburK.
Xaonii Hocuit visited Dr, and Mrs.
l‘'reeiiian t>f tills ciiy the past week
end.
•‘I’eaciies" Ta.vior was the week-end
gUDst of friends in Raleigh.
Jennie Mae Harisiiehi visited rela
tives in itiileigli Sunday,
,\nnie Laurie Simnmns >pent tlie
v,eek-eml in town.
(’art>lyn iiostic was the liouse guest
i)f frlend.s in liaieiuh last week.
Ml'ETlNG OF HOME
ECO^OM^CS ASSOCIA
TION AT MERF.niTH
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Miss Smith; “Take this sentence,
'Take the cow out of this lot.' What
mood?”
Lorraine Sawyer: "The cow."
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On Tuesday arternooii. March 11,
t!ie Home Econuniics .Association met
for a nieeiing in the Meredith chapel,
Inimediaiely after this meeting an in
formal tea was givi'ii in the College
parlors 1)V the liome Economics de-
parimeiu. Two if the speakers of the
>soeiatinii. Miss Cora Wenchell
and Miss l.,ela Bane, wlio is executive
secretary of th’ .American Home Eco
nomics Association w.'re the honor
guests,
"I’he rel'resiimeiiis of tea. sand
wiches, tea-caki', and pretzels carried
oul till- Saim I’airick's day idea by
Uieir loiielies if green and by the
shamrociv shape of tlie sandwiches
anti cookies. These were made and
served by the suulonts in the Home
iCeononiies doparlmeni of llie college
under the direeiion of Miss Ellen
Brewer.