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a-- Valentine Greetings I THE TWIG Valentine Greetings 1 •'S Vol. IV Meredith College, Raleigh, N. February 13, 1925 No. 11 Dr. J. Q. Adams, Noted Authority ON Shakespeare Gives Lecture ('»UNI;LL I’KOFESSOK GIVllS MiOl’UKK ON SIIAKESl’KAUE, UALEIGli AMD ELIXABETHA>' LIFE Al last the great Dr. Adams lias been and gone, but he has left behind him the highest esteem of many. Now we can realize the mere essence of his wonderful intellect and genius. Beginning last Thursday morning, Dr. Adams delivered his first lecture on “The Elements of Shakespeare’s Greatness.” He began his lecture by paying homage to Shakespeare and saying that his greatness is interna tionally recognized by the greatest writers, philosophers, and by the greatest thinkers of all continents. Then he took the rjualitles that went to make up liis greatness and discussed them under four great heads: the Intellect, lesthetic sense, creative fac ulty, and noble moralities that are colorl'uliy typified in all Shakespeare’s writings. First, Dr. Adams said that Shakespeare possessed the keenest in tellect of any other writer of the world, which is really the source of all achievements and genius. Hia intellect alone was the dearest anil most pro found of any writer and was great enough to place Shakespeare in any society as the most brilliant of sci entists, philosopher, statesman, or in any field of endeavor. Although fate placed tiim in one ol" the most difllcult professions of his time, his remarkable intellect incites o’.jv admiration of hifs famo ?ov its; closp and subtile purposiveness. As a re sult of this and Shakespeare’s e.xtra- ordlnary mental power, his works are characterized by a suljtlo quality and by groat depth. Such men as Ruskin, Keats, Cole ridge, Ciirlylo, and many others wrote most profoundly ol! his greatness. Ne.xt to intellect, Dr. Adams placed Shaliespeare’s sense of the a:slliclic. This ([uatity comes out most noticeabiy in his almost perfect command of words, his ability to produce any de sired effect, and his delicate skill in design and construction. Yet. gifted as lie was by nature. Dr. Adams stressed the fact that Shakespeare was also a conscious artist, and aoiiloved his succcss there through dint of hard labor as well as through inspiration and genins. Great as an artist in matter, form and in beautiful utter ance was ‘William Shakespeare. Ten nyson said that poetry was a product of hard labor and Shakespeare tends to show us that there is no mirac'e about creative art; it is the result of hard, honest labor. Shakespeare as an artist was a great man, conscious, his hand guided by his keen intellect, in telling him what to produce and how to produce it. Yet, not always was Shakespeare a great artist, and often he was faithless to his art. One reason for this faithless ness w'as that he belonged to a troup of players in which he was paid and incidentally he did not place in his works as much interest as he should. Sometimes he stained his plays by the vulgiirlty of his audiences, and in spite of this ho is the greatest of all writers of the history of any nation. His variety of words, vivid phrases, clarity and force, his use of ISnglish words which produced his musical rhythm are some of the attributes of his greatest elements. The emotional play with which he displays the very nature of his characters is very, very real, and is the rich endowment of his chronic genius, I.e.: Desdemona and Othello are the summit of all the cre ation of man’s art. Next, Dr. Adams spoke of Shake speare’s creative faculty, which is espe cially characterized by vivid and rich imaginative powers. Through this Imagination, Shakespeare was able to create out of his characters real, liv ing human beings, with hearts and minds of their own. His creatures arc more everlastingly real than those of any other literary artist. Touchstone and Audrey had minds all 'their own and Lady Macbeth is as real as a lady of today. In all Shalcespearo’s char acter's there was an individuality which defines his creative ability very conclusively. (Cimtiniied on J-'auc four) M. LOUIS REAU GIVES LECTURE m I-RENCH I’KENCinrAN IJXTUKKS IN I’lli: (llfArKL MOMJAY NIGHT The “Alliance Francaiso of the United Stales and Canada, which has for its disti'ictive purpose the propaga tion of the French language and litera ture and the laying of the foundation of a better understanding between the peoples of America and France, is represented at Meredith by “J.e Cercle Francaise” of the French Department. At the December meeting of “Le Cercle Francaise,” a scone from the “Burgeols Gentilhommc" oC lloliore was creditably given by Elizabeth Pur nell and Clarissa Poteat. Other mem bers of the department also con tributed to the enjoyment of the oc casion. Refreshments were served by Miss Allen. Under the auspices of "Le Cercle Francaise" a lecture'was given on the 10th of January in French by M. Louis Ileau, a distinguished scholar, and the President of the Society of the History of Frencli Art. Mr. Reau spoke on the subject. “The Artistic Relatioas Be tween France and America.” His lecture, which was greatly enjoyed by the members of the more advanced classes, was, however, made more in telligible to the less advanced stu dents by the use of lantern slides. The primary object of this, as well as of similar lectures on the future is to give an opportunity to all students of hearing the French language spoken in all of its force, vigour, and beauty by a native Frenchman, it is to be hoped that many more are to follow it. Itoporters foi’ this issue: Mar- gui'ct Wlieoler, Mary O’Kolly, Bluiicho Stokes, Leovic Warrick, Clarissu Poteat, Fvaiiccs Htirris. KAPPA NU SIGMA HONORS DR. ADAMS WITH DINNER IIONOU SOOIE'J'Y GIVES IHNNEK IX IIONOU OF l»K. ADAMS The Kappa Nu Sigma Society of Meredith College, including student, faculty and local alumnaj members, cel ebrated its second anniversary Thurs day evening with a dinner at the Sir Walter Hotel In honor of Dr. Joseph Q. Adams, professor of English at Cor nell University and famous scholar and author on Elizabethan literature, who has delivered a series of lectures at Meredith during the week. Miss Mary Brewer Bowers, president of the Honor Society, presided. Dr. Helen H. Law, of the Latin de partment, reviewed the history of the founding of the society, -stating that the purpose of this organization was that of stimulating zeal for high scholarship and the pursuit of knowl edge. She also explained the meaning of the Society's name—Kappa Nu Sigma, signifying beauty, mind, self- control. Dr. Julia H. Harris, of the English faculty, introduced the honor guest with the remark that Dr. Adams was not among that group of scholars, re(;ently denounced by Monsieur Feulllerat, who, in pursuing sound, scientific methods of research, sacri fice ajstlietic pleasures to mere weigh ing of “materialism.” Dr. Adams then spoke briefly of the work of German and Frcnch men of letters in the Held of English literature. The Honor Society, which has as its aim future auplicntlnn for a.dmlssiou into Phi Beta Kappa, considers itself extremely fortunate in having as its llrst guest of honor. Dr. Adams, who is also a member of the National Com mittee of the Phi Beta Kappa. Besides Dr. Adams, president and Mrs. Charles E. Brewer, Miss liva Covington, Dean of Women, and Dr. Helen H. Law were guests of the so ciety. The members present were: Dean J. D. Boomhour, Miss Catharine Allen, Dr. Julia H. Harris, Miss Ellon Brewer, Miss Mary Lynch Johnson, Miss Mary .Martin Johnson, Miss Mary Loomis Smith. Miss Susie Herring, and Miss Carmen Rogers of the faculty: Mrs. Wade Gallant, Mrs. J. S. Farmer, .Mrs. E. N. Johnson, Miss Blanche Taijor, and Miss Ruth Liverman of the alumnie; anil Miss Mary Bowers, Miss Gladys Leonard, Miss Edna Earle Walton, Miss Raeford Hatcher and Miss ISlizabeth Higgs of the student l)ody. ASTROTEKTON PROGRAM VERY APPROPRIATE ASTKOS GIVE MTEKAKV GIIA3I AT llKGUJiAK MKK’I'ING Heard after the Astro program last Saturday; “Wasn't the program good tonight?” “It certainly was. Those poems that Ruth Janet read expressed what I've been feeling all week. Spring’s been In ‘my bones,’ but of course I never could write what I felt.” “Nor me, either. That’s why I like poetry. It expresses my thoughts for me. But say. have you ever thought about being thankful for books like that essay Irene Edwards read';”’ “No, I hadn’t. What was the name of it? I want to read it again.’’ (Oonti7iued on Fage Jour) Founders’ Day Address Given by Rev. W. R. Burrell of Monroe IfECEU'l’ION GIVEN «Y FACULTY IN AFTEHXOON, AND STUDENT (iOVEKNMENl’ ASSOCIATION IN EVENING Tuesday, February 3, Rev. William Richard Thirrell, D.D., delivered the Founders’ Day address in the chapel Dr. Murrell !s pastor of the lirst Bap tist Church of Monroe, North Carolina. His f.ubject was '"i'he Romance of the Road.” He delined “romance of the road’ as education in relation to the udventure o’f life. Some of the nuvin points of his lecturc were as follows; Many people look upon life as a tragedy, but this is an erroneous idea. The philosophy of men is betraj’cd l>y the songs they sing. Wordsworth saw the romance of life. The thcorle.n of what education is are multitudinous. From a Christian viewpoint it Is a matter of adjustment, correlation and pertains to body, heart, mind and soul. The monastic system of education was incomplete, leading as it did provision for the development of the body. It resulted from a mistaken interpretation of the Scriptures. Christian education concerns itself witii PHI SOCIETY GIVES IMPROMPTU PROGRAM On Saturday evening, February 7th, the members of the Philaretian So ciety were delighted with a most Uiigiiia.i iii't:sulllatiuil \ ' Ull iuipt'UlIlptu program, as follows: Piano Solo—Miss Carolyn Peacock. Vocal Duet—Misses Jennie May Ilartsfield and Bettie Hewlett. Love Story—Misses Katie Daii, ilary O’Kelly and Alice Graves Hon- sucker. An Interpretative Dance—Misses Paige Leonard and Evelyn White. Each person taking part in the pro gram threw themselves whole heartedly into their unexpected duty, thus giving a program whicll all the Phi's agree was a clever and enjoyable one. The musical selections were espe cially enjoyable. The dance, likewise, was graceful and charming, while the dramatized love story was very clover Indeed. In fact the whole program was very enjoyable, as well as indica tive of the talent of the society. FRESHMEN IN CHARGE or VESPER SERVICE SrXDAV NIGHT SKUVKi; (IIAIMJE FkHSII.MAX CLASS IN The vesper service Sunday night was In charge of the Freshmen Class. Eloise Greenwood who presided over the meeting opened the service by read ing a Scrii>turo passage, after which a vocal solo was rendered by Elizabeth Myers. Florence Stokes made an in teresting and helpful talk on the re sponsibilities of life. On the whole the program was very Interesting and impressive, and made us realize all the more the talents and possibilities o£ the Freshman Class. the body as well as the heart, mind, and soul. Physical health is e.x- tromely Important both because it en- al)les a man to educate his mind and soul and because It has a tremendous induence on the temperament. Thus Stevenson and Cariyle were frequently peevish due to Iheir ill health. The physical side of life, however, is by no means the highest. No man Is truly educated whose whole body is not entirely at the command of his higlier faculties. No nuin can be a slave to sense and become great. Ill health marks the failure of many promising geniuses. At Meredith the development of the body has not been given proper atten tion because of the lack of room and oquipmont, bat at New Meredith the clinging vines will become sturdy oaks. Mental education is the chief part of education; it must adjust the mind to itself, to the connuon body of the culture of the age, and to the univer sal mind, We do not Ijelieve in giving better education to boys than to girls. Many girls’ schools iuive higher stand ards than many boys’ schools. True education, harmonious development of body. mind, heart, and soul, will I’e- sult in good charactcr and conduct. Any education that does not ally itself with God is not worthy the nnme. Eiln- cation is worthless without self-con trol. All revelalions go to prove that the soul can be educated. Christ solrl, “No man can live by l)read alone.” and ■'What shall it prolit a man if he gains the whole world and lose his own soul?” Our generation has been callcd uuiterialistic because we need a, re vival oC religion, which is education of the soul. Education apart from re^ llgion is the blind leading the blind. We I'eel deeply indebted to Dr. Bur rell for bis luterestinK lecture. His unierstanding of poetry seemoii very great, and his address was enlivened and illustrated by many quotations from various poets. Founders' Day is a holiday, so classes were suspended and everyone devoted herself to having a good time. In the afternoon the 1‘acully were at liome to friends in the college parlors. In the receiving line were Dr. and Mrs. Brewer. Dr. Burrell. Mr. ant! Mrs. lioomhour, Miss Covington, and Mr. W. N. Jones. Coffee, cakes, nuts and mints were served. The Student GovernnH'nt As:!ocia- tlon gave its annual Founders' Day reception at vS:30 in the evening. Tlte hulls were charmingly dccorated with palms and ferns, and the Dixie Sere- naders I'urnishcd music for the occa sion. \ room was decorated in honor t)f each of our neighboring men’s col leges—N. C. State, Wake Forest and Carolina. The receiving line consisted of Miss Winnie Rickett, president of the Student Government Association, Dr. and Mrs. Brewer. Mias Covington, and the several members of the execu tive committee of the Student Govern ment Association. Punch, ice cream, cake, and salted nuts were served. Shortly after 10 o'clock the guests dis persed, and thus Founders' Day ended.
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