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THE TWIG ALUMNAE When the Alumnae were coming in for coninienceaient In Mny, Helen Harper Thayer, of the class of 17. VHshed up to Mr. Boomliour anil after the usual greeting said, “And Mr. Boomhour. how is your baby?" You can imagine the merriment created by sucli a question. We wonder if Helen, who boasts a young son of two summers, just naturally thinks In terms of babies, or if, like the rest of us, it is hard (or her to realizu that she cannot come back here and find people exactly fae age that ahfi left them. At any rate, all ot you will be Interested to know that “Mr. Boom- hour's baby" is at Meredith this fall. We are proud of Elizabeth and pre dict for her a fine college career. All of our faculty children are grow ing up, in fact. Lem Freeman is quite a big boy now, and Is at Blackstone Military Academy this year. John and Tom have been in school several years, and even little Charles Maddry has Ijecome a firat-grader this year. David would speak for himself if you could see him. Although he is the baby of the family, he would staunch ly deny that even he was a baby, we are sure. Rupert Riley and Mary Ann Cana- day have esteem upon themselves for tlie first time this year the problems of reading, writing, and ’rithmetic. And Helen Canaday, who was a tiny baby when her parents came here, Is now in the third grade, “going on fourth.” We might mention the other Rileys and the Perry boys, but perhaps they have gotten to the age that they would rather we would not. We must say, however, that John Riley graduated from State College in June. So you see, Helen, we are not babies fuiy more! Many other improvements are there for which we are appreciative—Just too numerous to be mentioned here. However, we trust that the ones respon sible for these initiative steps taken toward making Meredith the beautiful place she should be, will take this let ter as a public recognition of our ap preciation. Signed Student Body Meredith College. LITERARY E. M. home. ro THE TIJUSTKKS AXI> I'ACULTY Ob’ MEianiiTII (OLLECJE (CoHtivued from jtage one) ncjarly so much as the attractive, al together new coffee pot mats. We were awakened one morning by tlie sound of hammers. What could that new building behind the “Y” store be? Ye-s, as no doubt you already have guessed. It is the new gymnasium that is being built for the Juniors, Sopho mores and Freshmen. Poor Seniors! They came to school too early to have the advantage of a wliole special build ing just to take “gym" In. When you reach chapel you llnd that there, too, many changes have been wrouglit. 'riie largest and most con spicuous, of cour.se. is the majestic new organ, but even in your ecstasy over tliat you cannot fall to notice the new hymn-books which add so much to the chapel service. Do you remember the article in Tirt': Twio last year about the future Ideal Meredith? Part of that “dream" has come true, tor the “Y” store has been renovated and an attractive Tea Room has been added. Another line feature of the new life at Meredith is the kelvinators scat tered over the buildings. It Is so nice to be able to get ice water any time you want It. Now to come to another new thing at Meredith, but this is in the abstract instead of in the concrete like the others. “The Old Order changes, giv ing place to New.” The “Sophs” en tertain the “Freshies” without a single meow. That’s the spirit this year— the spirit of “Welcome, new girls. We’re glad you’re here, and we hope you’ve come to stay." MARRIAGES Grace Neathery (1926) to Thompson, in August. At Garner, N. C. Katherine Brown, (1922) to Joseph Price Leeper, on June 25. At home, Lenoir, N. C. Alethla Felton (1922) to John Ben nett Gordon, on June 25. At home, Greensboro, N. C. Daphne Owens. (1923) to Leslie P. Yelverton, on June 24. At home. Fountain. N. C. Miriam RuIBn (1923) to George S, Quillin,, in August. At home. Fayette ville, N. C. Marian Allen (1924) to I. R. Burle son. on May 21. At home, Albemarle, N. C. Janie Britton (1924) to W. J. Cham- blee, on June 30. At home. Rocky Mount. N. C. Ruth Shaw Britton (1925) ot Wil liam Harley Smith, on June 30. Elizabeth Daniel (1925) to Dr. Hu bert P. FItchett, on August 25. At home, Leaksvllle, N. C. Mary Tatum (1925) to Harry Boyd Moore, on April 30. Bernice Hamrick (192G) to Clyde Roark Hoey. Jr., on April 5. Daisy Holmes (1920) to Dr. W. G. Smith, in August. At home. Wendell. N. C. CHARGE OP LIGHT BRIGADE (A Freshman’s Dream) Why should Sophomores always pick on me Instead of a hand-picked ukelcle? Out of a million kicks they kick at me, They’re sure to land one almost daily. I took shadow boxing from Carpentler To learn how to dodfee and duck wild swings; And I’m hep to all he knowns— still it’s queer, 1 can’t miss all the things Sophomores at me fling! —Matilda JloIIcmaii. SPORTS All girls who have been on varsity or class teams as regular or subs in Basket Ball or Tennis and who have received letters for hikhig please sign upon the P. 0. Bulletin Board right away, railui'e to comply with this request may cause you to lose your chance as charter member of new athletic association. The following poems were written by members of the class of 1906 and 1907. THE WAY THEY KISS The Freshman girl bows her stately head. And fixes her stylish lips, In a firm, hard way. and lets them go, In spasmodic little sips. The Sophomore says never a word. . And you’d think her rather tame. With her practical view of the matter in hand. She gets there just the same. The Junior girl, the pride of-the world. In her clinging and soulful way Absorbs it all in a yearnful yawn As big as a bale of hay. I have sung a song of tlie girls who kiss And It sets one’s brain In a whirl But to reach the height of earthly bliss You must kiss a Senior girl. l^aplors! The Show Place of the Carohnas Do your shopping here, of course we lead in style, and our customers say we are cheaper too We would like to see more girls out for tennis. If you can’t play and would like to learn, make appointment with Miss Platt, she will be glad to help you. Which class will have largest num ber out for Basket Ball practice? Regular practicing will help you to win atl)letic points. You will enjoy Play Hour. Come help us and let us help you to have a good time. THE COLLEGE RISING BELL Dreaming, dreaming of the future Sets the thinker of today, And he does not know the meiinlng Of the curious winding way— Comes a whisper of assurance To his ears, for she will tell All the answers to his problems— .. .’Tis the college rising bell. Dreaming, dreaming of the future Is tlie sleeper of tonight And the maiden sits enraptured With a calm and heavenly light. Comes the blow of an assassin To her hero, and the knell Sounds out with funeral tolling— .. .’Tis tlie college rising bell. Ah Caplorsi holding up ideals and standards to Freshmen, today seniors hold up standards to me. Oh, it’s so funny. Let me tell you diary I surely am “Kreen" at the business. I must write home as good nite. Alberta LEWIS SPORTING GOODS STORE ATHLETIC SUPPLIES 107 S. Wilmington Slreel Phone 1777 WELCOME GIRLS A DIARY OF 1900 (M-vrii.ii.\ H,vi.i,kman) I’m a lucky person anyway, just the other day I found a diary in a little, dusty, old trunk up in the last attic where it seems that only one sun beam pierces the cobwebs and stays to keep Miss Spider company while she leads humble Mr. Fly into her wicked trap. But this is not about the diary so I’ll just let you have an Insight of It too. This Is the way my mother kept her diary. September 7, 1900. Dear diary. Can you Imagine me a Freshman at dear old Meredith, the school of my Ideals? Well. I’m here. Just to think last year I was' a dignified senior September S. 1900. Oh, diary, I have a different tale to tell you tonight. I am so miserable and I truly want to go home. Last night was the longest night I have ever spent. It seemed that the pillows were stones, oh. what misery. Well I’m just a home sick girl. Alberta September 8, 1900. Well, dear diary, the longer I stay the more homesick I get. We went to chapel today and every song made me think ot home. Oh yes, the Sophs had their fun at the Freshmen's cost but we had a grand time. Good night Alberta Gentle readers. I am sorry to tell you. but the rest ot this diary is lost partly due to rats needing some paper to build homes, then due to others borrowing it. DON’T FORGET CINDERELLA SHOES $ ONE PRICE WORTH MORE CINDERELLA SLIPPER SHOP Successors to COMET 113 Fayetteville Street WELCOME MEREDITH WE ARE GLAD AND READY TO SERVE YOU Splendid Sliotving of Individual DRESSES AND COATS Best Prices GUNN’S Fayetteville Street
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