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WELCOME
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THE TWIG
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Meredith College, Ralei&rh, N. C., October 3, 1924
No. 1
Student Body at Opening
Largest in History of College
INITIAL CHAl'KL SERVICE IN-
TKODUCES I'ASTOKS
OF CITY
Meredith College had it3 opening day
for the year 1924-25 on Friday Sep
tember 12. The pastors of the varloua
churches of the city were introduced,
but Dr. A. Faiil Bagby, pastor the
Wake Forest Baptist Church, was the
speaker of the day. His talk was very
impressive and inspirational. However
this was not the only treat of the
morning, Miss Eberhart and Miss Par
sons sang for us. They sang beauti
fully, and we are glad to have such
voices in our faculty. Naturally we
sang the Alma Mater in closing. This
was the first time the new members
of our College community had heard
It, and by the way I haven’t told you
about these new members.
There were ten changes in the fac
ulty this year They are as follows:
Miss Eva Belle Covington—Dean of
Women.
Mr. H. Judson Perry—Education.
Miss Elizabeth Stueven—French.
Miss Emma Krause—German.
Miss Beth Carroll—Assistant to Dean
of Women and part time English,
Miss Susie Herring—Mathematics
and Education.
Miss Katherine Armstrong—Piano.
Miss Emily Parsons—Soprano voice.
Miss Constance Eberhart—Contralto
voice.
Miss Harriet Wakeman—Violin.
There are one hundred and thirty-
five new girls, that is, they were new;
the newness is about worn off now.
We have twenty new town girls who
arc taking regular college courses. Of
all the new girls about half a dozen
are juniors and equally as many sopho
mores.
But to return to my subjcct—class-
work began In dead earnest the next
day, Saturday. Oh, it was hard after
such a glorious vacation, but of course
it will all work out for the best.
MEREDITH GUESTS OF
CHURCHES OF CITY
CIIUKCIIES OF IJALEIGH ENTEU-
TAIN .S'l'UDEN'IS WITH SOCIAL
0>' FKIDAY EVEMXG
FIRST Y. W. A. SERVICE
OF YEAR IN CHAPEL
K. Y. V. U. LEAOEU OF JfOHTH
CAROLINA AinmESSES
Y. >V. A.
At six o’clock Sunday evening the
girls assembled for the first Y. W. A.
service of the school year. The devo
tional exercises were conducted by
the president, Annabelle Abbott. After
a pageant showing the value of the Y.
W. A. In the college girls life was given.
Miss Kellam, the leader of Baptist
young people in North Carolina talked
on the Standards of the Y. W. A. The
Inspiring message of Mies Kellam
brought out the aims of the Young
Woman’s Auxiliary, and gave each girl
a vision of the duties and opportunities
that were hers as a member of this
organization.
We of Meredith who enjoyed the hos
pitality of the respective churches of
Raleigh last Friday evening wish most
heartily to express our appreciation tor
the enjoyable occasion that each of us
experienced.
This year a new custom was inaug-
erated; uli the churches entertained at
Uie same time, this cutting off any am
bitious individuals who had designs
on attending them all in turn. Al-
•hough a large contingent, from Mere
dith went to each social. Pullen Church
probably drew the greatest number,
there being at least two trolley cars
full. The former reputation of Pullen
as a aoial center was probably the rea
son for the large attendance. Many
State College boys, both old and new,
were present.
The other churches from all reports
were quite as successful with their
social functions as Pellen Memorial.
The Tabernacle, the First Baptist, and
Edenton Street Methodist churches
each entertained for the colleges of
the city from eight to ten o’lock. Each
reception, of course, was different, with
various forms of entertainment but It
is ii.ot entertainments themselves that
we appreciate most; It is tl\e people
of the churches with their radiant and
cheerful cordiality. It was not uncom
mon on Saturday morning at Meredith
to hear the exclamations "Oh Yes—I
had a wonderful time. I felt so much
at home.” So again may we express
to those who have been so thoughtful
of us our sincerest thanks for a most
lelightful and merry evening.
SUNSHINE ON INSIDE
IF RAIN ON OUTSIDE
CONTIXtKI) RAIN HARD ON
I’RESIIMEN
.rupiter Pluvius has evidently gone
to sleep and left the spigot of his water
ing cart turned on. The mettle of the
class of '28 lias been well prove by
the fact that so few of them liave
packed their brand new wardrobe
trunks and beat it home to Mommer,
for nothing could be more depressing
than the combination unfamiliar sur
roundings and ceaseless cold, slow rain.
Even this has apparently been a bless
ing of a sort, for it gave opportunity
for the wearing of bright yellow slick
ers by the young men who visited the
city during the past week end. And
then there are those who are none too
eager to keep inviolate tliat command
ment which charges us to remember
the Sabbath day to keep It holy. It is
so much easier to sleep in one's own
bed than in church!
NEW DEAN OF WOMEN
GIVES CHAPEL TALK
3MSS COVINfiTON ADDRESSES
filRLS FOR FIRST
'l'I3IE
SEND IN YOUU NEWS
If you have a bit of news.
Send it In;
Or a fact that will enthuse,
Send it In;
A story that is true.
An incident tliat is new,
We want to hear from you—
Send it in.
Never mind about the style
If the news is worth the while
It may help to cause a smile,
Send it in! —Selected.
Any dynamic, developing arganiza-
tion sees many changes, nor is Mere
dith an exception to the rule; there are,
and must be changes—the process of
evoluting to something higher so to
speak. Yet amidst the changes which
have come there lingers the custom of
giving over to the students and the
Dean of Women, the Wednesday morn
ing chapel period. It is during this time
that the Dean, who is not merely an
automatic, or mechanical giver of per
missions but a helper ond assistant in
every phase of student activity, and
students may come in closer, more in
timate contact. Indeed it Is her per
haps that the Dean may find one of her
broadest fields of influence and inspi
rations, so it is with keenest apprecia
tion of what it means to them that the
students, give a welcome to Miss Co
vington. who is to be the Dean for
the coming year.
The inspirational talk, al the first of
the Wednesday morning exercises
brought to mind the opportuni
ties which face the girl who is entering
or living in a college community. Using
Jesus as the highest and best examples
of him who fulfills his opportunities,
Miss Covington spoke of the different
ideals or goals which each person may
set for himself, “Jesus sought men as
some seek money or popularity. He
was not a sight seer, merely: if ht
knew some one was fighting a particu
larly hard battle or was under some
great pressure, he took a route that
would interest him.’'
From these observations, she showed
the truth that "we find in this world
just about what we are looking for."
asking the students to stop and con
sider their own aims as they lived in
the college halls. She expressed the de
sire that each one might realize and
answer the many calls for sympathy
and help as they lived at Meredith to
gether. "Know then.” was her Injunc
tion. "that the sacred writer could find
no higher tribute than. Mesus of Naza
reth went about doing good."’ Her last
words might well be taken by each girl
as her aim.
“If you nit down at set of sun
And count the things that you have
done
And counting find one self-denying
deed
One word that eased the heart of him
who heard
One glance, most kind, that Cell like
sunshine where it went
Then you may count that day well
spent.”
INTERESTING SERVICE
IN CHAPEL WEDNESDAY
Joint Program of Societies
Much Enjoyed by Students
STUDENT CONFERENCE
TO MEET AT N. C. C. W.
BAI"IISI’ STUDENTS WILL MEET
IN GKEENSROKO
The Baptist student conference which
met in Raleigh last spring is to be held
in Greensboro, this year for three days,
October 10th, llth, and 12th. Much
interest is benig aroused throughout
the State in this most worth-while
event and a delegation of 3U0 students
is expected by the Forest Avenue Bap
tist church. There are from 25 to 50
students expected from the University
aione.
There is no limit set on the number
of delegates and it is hoped that Mere-
•lith will be well represented. Enter
tainment will be on the Harvard plan
—bed and breakfast free. The only
cost necessary will be transportation,
registration fee of one dollar, and
other meals than breakfast.
All wlio were present at the meeting
of the student conference iu Raleigh
last spring will remember the inspiring
talks and delightful social occasions
which distinguished it. The lecturers
were all prominent workers, each in
his own field, and the conference
proved a rare treat in every way to
those who attended it. "Pharaoh's
Army” will be remembered by any de
legate to last year's convention, and
it is probable that these and many
more will be at Greensboro, although
;he prospect of so many guests makes
us glad that we are not to be hostesses
to this year's student conference.
However that may be, we all like to be
entertained. Come on, girls, let's go!
WELCOME TO NEW DEAN
OF WOMEN AT MEREDITH
SOriETIE.S HONOR NEW STUDENTS
WITH CLEVER
I'ROORAM
MISS EVARELLK COVING'I'ON
COMES FI{()M N. C. C. >V.
rO MEREDITH
DR. HARRIS ENCOURAGES
STUDENTS TO DO
9[0RE READING
Our Wednesday morning chapel ser
vices are a source of real interest as
well as inspiration to us,
Last Wednesday Dr. Harris, announc
ed that the English faculty had select
ed a list of books from the library, and
had chosen a certain number for the
members of each class to read if any’
wished to attain honorable mention
(Gontiniied on jtage tioo)
“The old order changeth, giving place
to the new.” While thei-e are many
to whom we said good bye with sad
ness last year, knowing that they could
not be with us thru the days that are
to come, and while these same ones will
not be forgotten, there are new friends
who have come in our midst, taking
up the work of those who have gone
and who will endear themselves to
us. It is to those that The Twiu is ex
pressing gladness and happiness for
their coming. All the new members
of the faculty we are glad to have with
us. But, especially does The Twiu give
sincerest welcome to our new Dean of
Women, Miss Covington, our Dean who
is with us In all trials and troubles,
pleasures and happiness, who comes in
such close contact with the entii-e stu
dent body. She it is who will greatly help
to mould the girls, who will, with her
influence, keep the college family living
a happy, useful life To her the
Twiq in behalf of the student body, ex
tends heartiest welcome and utmost
cooperation, trusting that with her to
lead, the year will be one of the hap
piest and best.
Nor. as we greet new friends do we
forget the old ones who remain a part
with us. We are glad that they have
stayed with us and are to continue our
helpers and guides.
"Of which society are you a mem.-
ber?” This was the question last Sat
urday evening. Hitherto, there has
been no joint entertainment for the new
girls, other than the annual social
given for them, but this year, the whole
college spent an Interesting hour witf
nessing a delightful display of talent
from the Astrotekton and Philaretian
Literary Societies. Much ability and
originality was shown in the amusing
slunts given that evening, thus creating
a vital interest among the members
to be.
During the first period the Astrotek-
lon Society presented “The Lamentable
Tragedy of Julius Caesar.” which was
indeed a melodramatic affair. Surely
Caesar himself could not have refrain
ed from laughter had he seen the ludi
crous costumes and the humorous ac
tion of the characters, All the speeches
were sung with untold expression and
Marc Antony tearfully delivered his
famous address to the soft tones of
Long Long Ago.
Until the very last scene, as the
curtain was drawn upon the four sur
vivors, the triumvirate with Caesar’s
ghost in their midst, the audience lis
tened sympathetically and appreciative
ly. Now it was certain that all the
wniil'l bnvf» tlie A«l:rr>-
tekton Society had they been given
their chance, but as they discovered
there was still more to follow.
CHARACTERS
Julius Caesar Margaret Overton
Brutus Annie Harris
Triumviri
Mark Antony Margaret Blackstock
Octavius Caesar Geneva Benthal
Mark Lepidus Virginia White
Conspirators
Cassius Ruth Janet Sykes
Casca Elizabeth Purnell
Trebonius Rachel AVilkinson
Pindarus Virgle Harville
Cato
Soothsjiyei' Ruby Harville
Calphurnia (wife of Caesar) Margaret
Cone Tucker,
Portia (wife of Brutus)....Katherine
Shields.
ACT I
Scene 1—Street iu Rome. The con
spirators gather together and plot
against Caesar. Caesar is oitered the
crown three times by Mark Anthony.
Scene 2—Evening of same day. The
lot thickens.
ACT II
Scenc 1—Brutus’ garden. Brutus
resolves to be the man of bloody mur
der.
Scene 2—Caesar’s house. Despite the-
advice of Calphurnia and his friends
Caesar determines to go to the Senate.
ACT III
Before the Capitol. Here the comi
cal tragedy occurs, after which Marc
Anthony eloquently harrangues the
crowd.
ACT IV
Room in Anthony's house. The tri*
umvirate clcclnres revenge for the
death of Caesar,
ACT V
Plains of Philippi. With “Much Ad>
About Nothing” “thus ends our little
play, in battle array.”
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