FEB. 14
VALENTINE
THE TWIG
FRESHMEN-iUNiOR
4,.
PARTY
Vol. V
Meredith.College, Raleigh, N. C., FEBRUARY 12, 1926
No. 12
MEREDITH CELEBRATES
TWENTY-SEVENTH
ANNIVERSARY
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WAY A'l' M;W MKUtllUTlI
1>r. i'luy i. Hudson Siieakci'
of Occiisioii
ANNUAL “RED LETTER
DAY” AT MEREDITH
COMES AGAIN
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“Let na not fail in our tluuiksgivlngs
for the many blessings bestowed upon
our college (Uu'lns the past year,"
said Dr. Brewer on last Thursday
morning at the opening exercises of
the first Founder's Day celebrated in
our new auditorium. A deep feeling o^
reverence pervaded the entire audience,
and a sense of gratefulness filled the
hearts of the friends and students of the
college as the beautiful anthems were
sung. Dr. Brewer gave a brief resume
of the progress of the college since
Its establishment in 1899. He directed
the attention of his audience to thv
beautiful new site and buildings, em
phasizing the opportunity which is of
fered to Meredith aluninaj for pride
and gratitude at the thought of such a
marvelous milestone in tlie history of
their Alma Mater as that of its removal
to aucli a lovely “country home.”
The speaker of the occassion was
Dr. Clay I. Hudson, pastor of the Prit
chard Memorial Baptist Church of
Charlotte. He was introduced by Dr.
Brewer, and immediately upon his
appearance on the platform all eyes
were drawn toward him. Such a
happy expression was his, so enthusias
tic about life in general his subject in
parti'?iilar dirt he appear, thaf one could
scarcely refrain from smiling at the
very sight of his pleasing countenance.
“The function of our religious institu
tions is to supply trained leaders to
nil wliat is probably the greatest need
of to day,” said Dr. Hudson. “The func
tion of State Schools in to supply
citizens,” he declared, “and the func
tion of religious institutions is not
only to educate but to (lulckeii the
personality by contact with God.”
“All truth, all liglit is partial until
related to Jesus Christ," Dr. Hudson
stated. “If we are in possession of tlie
light we must go to other nations
carrying liglit. Christian education is
necessary for the Vhole world. The
world is calling for trained men and
women to be the leaders." He called
attention to Now Meredith College, in
all of Its glory—past, present, and fu
ture—stating that trained woman-
hood is any denomination's or nation's
greatest asset.
In all too brief a lime Dr. Hudson
concluded his address, amid a heavy
applause from the entire aiiiilenco. In
connection with the words of the speak
er, Dr. Brewer stated the three goals
set for Meredith students; namely,
high scholarship, a devotion to God,
gratitude to God. Following these
brief words, Mr. W, N. Jones, chairman
of tlie board of trustees, was Intro
duced with a few words of well-merited
commendation, In a few moments ho
attempted to Impart to that number
of Meredith friends the task which had
been the trustee’s, and the faculty's,
as well as our president In particular.
Public thanks were extended to B. N.
Duke for the $50,000 which he so kind
ly gave on our endowment fund $1,-
:i00,000 he declared us being necessary
for the coniplotlon d' entire plant.
At the conclusion of the program, as
friends, Ahnnnoj, students—all, joined
FACULTY AT HOME TO
FRIENDS OF MEREDITH
3ii:ni:mTn oimim:!) fok
INSI’IM'TIOX TO FKIKMJS
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Thursday, Feb. fourtli, nineteen
hundred and twenty-six, was a “Gala
Day" for the faculty, stiidents and
friends of Meredith College, this being
the llrst Founder's Day celebration
at the new site.
All forces joined in making It an
ideal occasion, The rain which has
visited us continuously, graciously,
ceased and let the sun shine on our
'•golden sod.”
There were the usual morning ex
ercises, with a most inspiring speech
by Rev. Clay 1. Hudson of Charlotte,
N. C., on ‘‘The Mission and Message of
Christian Education. Prom four until
six in the afternoon the Faculty en
tertained their friends at a reception
in the parlors.
And then, the much anticipated and
awaited for Student Government Re
ception, the annual Red Letter Day on
Meredith’s Social Calendar. Tlie en
tire three floors of the Library Build
ing were used. The parlors were all
ablaze with rose and blue lights, beau
tifully arranged with flowers for the
expected guests.
The rotunda was decorated with pil
lows and penants from ouv brother
colleges.
Eight-thirty found the spacious halls
and parlors fllled with the girls love
ly and exquisite In their pretty dresses
eagerly awaiting thoir rospectivo datcc,
while the over-worked busses brought
repre-sentatives from Wake Forest,
Carolina, N. C. State, Duke, Davidson
and Elon. Such a splendid chance to
choose an ideal; all types, blonds,
brunettes and titians; Sir Galahads
and Dempseys.
It was a gorgeous scene, the many
bits of color flitting to and fro among
the stately tuxedoes.
The receiving line headed by the
S, G. President Miss Elsie Elkins, was
composed of Dr. and Mrs. Brewer. Miss
Carroll and tbe niembers of tlie S. G,
Committee.
Music was furnished by an orchestra
In the rotunda. It was indeed a transi
tory element which bore us away from
reality Into a sphere entirely entranc
ing. They held the majority on the
first floor, with their latest hits, yet
Two llunih'ed (.tuosts Cnllcd
Tlie Faculty was at home on Tliurs-
day afternoon, to their many friends of
the city. The j.mrlors were lovely
in their blue and rose draperies. Bask
ets of beautiful flowers wore scattered
about, adding their bright colors to
the already charming scene. The
guests were met by Miss Ida Poteat
and Miss Catherine Allen, and Miss
Gertrude Royster took them into the
rose parlor where they were greeted
by Dr. and Mrs. Brewer and Miss
Carroll, Other members of the faculty,
wives and husbands, were in the Par
lors and showed tlie guests about.
Misses Crystal Davis, Martha Liver-
mon, Katherine Cooke and Anabelle
Abbott were serving cakes and mints.
The guests were taken by Mias Smith
to an attractive corner where delicious
punch was served by Misses Mary Alli
son and Janet Sikes, Other members
of the Senior Class acted as guides to
show the guests through the various
buildings. The evening proved a de
lightful and charming affair, and our
many friends from the city seemed
highly pleased with our beautiful New
Meredith,
VALENTINE’S DAY
ANTICIPATED
n.v\ ( riMh’fs hay of days
(LOSK «Y
REGULAR Y. W. C. A.
SERVICE SUNDAY EVENING
IM'EKESTING STUOY MA1>E
OF HYMJiS
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FORECAST
REMEMBER FEB. 20
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SENIOR MlNSTKKli
According to tradition, the Senior
Class is given one night during the
year lo provide an entertainment, the
proceeds of which will go for the
Improvement of Meredith, This year
the Seniors have decided to give a
program aansistlng of a one-act play
and also a very amusing and humor
ous Minstrel on Saturday night, Feb,
20. Peppy music will also be a pro
minent feature of the program. The
whole evening will bo full of laughter
and tiirllls. You can’t miss it! We’re
counting on every member of the
student body to back us Seniors up by
coming and bring her friends. Come
and bring your dates. A great time
Is In (itore for you!
Sunday evening the Y. W. C. A. as
sembled in the rotunda, Mary Herring
was in charge of the program which
consisted of the following:
Song, “Son of My Soul.”
Psalm, Praise Y’e The Lord,
Song, “Onward Christian Soldiers,"
Setting—Mellle Daniels.
Prayer.
Place of Music in Worsliip, by
Katie Dail.
Solo, “One Sweetly Solemn Thought,"
Dorothy Turlington.
Story of Song, Elizabeth Morton,
Sotting of "Blest Be the Tie that
Binds,’’ Calypso Honeycutt.
“Bless Be the Tie that Binds,” Per
haps the best hymn expressed of sacred
brotherhood, at least it has had, and
still has the endorsement of constant
use. The Author, John Fawcett, D,D.,
Is always ciuoted as the example of his
own words, since he sacriliced ambition
and personal interest to Christian af
fection, Born near Bradford, York
shire, Jan. G, 1739, and converted under
the preaching of Whitefleld, he joined
the Methodists, but afterward become
a member of the New Baptist Cliuvch
in Bradford, Seven years later he was
ordained by the Baptist Society at
Wainsgate. In 1772 he received a call
to succeed the celebrated Dr, Gill, in
London and accepted. But at the last
moment, when his goods were packed
for removal, the clinging love of his
people, weeping their farewells around
him melted his heart. Their passionate
regrets were more than either he or
his good wife could withstand. “I will
say you may unpack uiy goods and wo
will live with the Lord lovingly to
gether,” It was out of his heart’s ex
perience that this tender hymn was
born. Dr, Faucette died July 20, 1817,
With the singing' of "Bless Bo ihe
Tie That Binds” tho program was
concluded.
Foi' ii boy, Uiere arc three days
which linger with him forever, even
through the childish old age which
is characterized by the function of
memory ceasing; namely, the day on
which he wears his first pair of long
trousers; the lirst time his eager An
gers clinch a pay roll; and the day
when he gets his divorce. 'I'he way
of a maid is not thus; the days which
Unger in her memory come in cycles
of four each year; namely, Christmas,
Eastor, Birthday, and Valentines. For
to her. these days are days of economic
prosperity for her; these are the days
of jewelry, candy, and flowers.
But of the four great days Christ
mas is so rushed; her birthday is
liable to be forgotten; sometimes the
liaster corsage arrives wilted or even
forgets to come.
But Valentine’s Day conies at such
an unlriuo time of the year as to be
delightful to all parties concerned.
By February 14 the men have paid
^practically the last installments on
kik parasols, pearls, and rings and hap
pily “lightly turn their thoughts to
love,” If there Is anything that pleases
the heart of a man, it lies in the depth
of his heart wanting to pretend amor
ous affections where idealistic love is
not found. Just as a maid delights in
showing off a made-over gown as
“brand-new from Paris,” just so does
a yo’.'th love to show off a mild liking
in terms of glowing ardor. Valentine’s
Day affords a wonderful opportunity
for this innocent amusement. He
buys his letters already written, he
need not use his signature (except in
case he wants another Valentine, sent
to him) and he can send as many as he
likes without fear of being turned
down by some offended young lady.
But now let us picture tho girl’s side
of the occasion. How innumerable
are the thrills that she receives on
tbe Day of St. Valentine! How she
delights in proclaiming up and down
the hall to her friends how she just
receiverl the most beautiful Valentine
you have ever seen—no it did not have
any signature at the end but the ad
dress was exactly the writing of that
tall blonde with a moustache tiiat she
mot on tho liouse party last summer—
STUDENT GOVl'RNMENT
ADVOCATED FOR SEC
ONDARY SCHOOLS
.MOVE.MKN’I' FOSTEHEl) BY WOME.N
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CURIE CHEMISTRY
CLUB MEETS
i .Mori; (iii;.>iisTHY ( ontks'I’
i:>J0YEl)
On Friday afternoon. February the
flftli, the first meeting of the Curie
Chemistry Club was held at New
Meredllh. No longer are we forced lo
hold our meetings iu the same class
room that has been previously filled
with monthly tests, for now we are
fortunate in liavlng nice parlors for
sucb occassions.
The program for the afternuon was
very uninue. At first, when It was
announced what was to follow, a
ghastly appearance swept llie faces of
those present—we were actually terri
fied! A contest was announced which
made us of necessity delve Into the
ruins of Freshman Chemistry that was
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The Women's Intercollegiate Associa
tion of Student Government and the
Southern intcrcolleglale Association
of Student Government have recently
created a distinct deiuirtment for the
extension of student particl))alion in
government In secondary schools. For
several years the two Associations
did this kind of work independently.
In the Southern Association a Graduate
Adviser directed the colleges In carry
ing on this work, and In the Eastern
Association a committee of college
students did it. Then as the amount
of work increased, the two Associations
realized that college students could
not do this extension work efficiently
on account of their many other con
flicting duties. They, therefore, voted
to employ a secretary whose whole
time was to be devoteil to extension
work for botli Associations. Such a
Secretary was secured and her work
began in the fall of 1925.
Everyone always asks how the col
leges happen to be doing such work
for high schools. It came about in
this way. College student government
officials visualized how niuoh Fresh
man training would be simplified if
the Freshmen had experienced the ad
vantages of student government in the
high schools and preparatory schools
from which they came. They felt that
their efforts -would be repaid, if by
helping secondary schools to develop
such government, they would better
irepare the oncoming college students
for the responsibilities of self govern
ment there. It was not long, how
ever, before the Intercollegiate Associa
tions broadened their purpose In the
extension work and saw the fine chance
of helping secondary sohool students
develop their sense of honor and good
citizenship whether on not they ever
attended a college.
Since the territory In which the Ex
tension Secretary was to work neces
sarily had to be limited in some way,
it has been restricted to the states in
which there is at least one college tiiat
is a member of the W, I, A. S. G.
or tho S. I. A. S. (!. This makes in
all. twenty-three states in which the
work is carried on. It reaches over
;^.D0o secondary schools.
The work of the Department con
sists in gathering informiitlon about
student participation In government
and relaying it on lo secondary schools.
It tries always to gain the cooperation
of state edacational ofllcials before ap
proaching the schools. It attempts
through correspondence to interest
pruu'ipals. faculty, and students, and
where specific help is needed, to give
It. Tbe Department is not originating
plans or i>roposing new schemes of
government; it is rather making it pos
sible for tlu! high si'hools that have
worked out successful methods of gov
ernment, to share their knowledge
galneii through experience, with thou
sands of other schools.
It is a line thing the college of
women of the South ami East are do
ing lo su))port sui'li an undertaking.
Their support, however, must not end
with their college years, for it Is when
they are teachers and workers In the