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THE TWIG 3 ALUMNAE COLUMN OPFicEns President: Mra. Robovt Everett, Pal myra, N. C. Acting PresldeDt: Bertha L. Carroll, Chowan College, Murfreesboro. Secretary: Mra. Charles C. Harris, Rocky Mount, N. C. Treasurer: Lulie Reynolds, 1230 Mor- decal Drive, Raleigh, N. C. 3I0HE ABOUT OOMMENCEMtlKT Our plans aro just about complete, aud wc trust that yours are too, for the great event of the year. You^have gotten most ot the information that you need from The Twia of two weeks ago and from our President’s letter. But perhaps you would be interested in a few nioro details. Our preacher this year is Dr. Solon B. Cousins of Rlchmoud, Virginia, and the speaker for Tuesday morning Is Dr. A. W. Beaver of Rochester, N. Y. Those who have heard these people say that we have a great treat in store. The alumnae luncheon Vr'lll be served at the Mansion Park Hotel (old Main Building) as announced previously, and the tickets will be one dollar a plate. Mrs. Bunn is planning a great time, and you cannot afford to miss it. We want to urge all the reunion classes to plan for a special part on the pi'ograni. Some time ago we published in this column the words of tlie old society songs. We are giving you the new one today. Won’t you clip them and bring them with you or memorize them so that you can join heartily In tiie .singing at commencoment? PHILARETIA Behold, in shining raiment dressed, She stands; in silence bow, High honor sita upon her breast; A white flame blazes in her breast, And stars upon her brow. Look up and listen while she speaks. In solemn tones and slow. She points to raidant mountain peaks; Where morn reveals her first grey streaks To weary souls below. She calls us to her house ot light Beneath her azure dome; “Come daughters, walk with me in white, Above the glooming realms of night, Build here your highland home. Let Virtue feed her vestal flre Within each holy iane. Let fearless Truth with flaming ire, Consume the breuth of base desire, And rule without a stain.” Lead on, O Philaretia fair. Lead upward day Ijy day, Thy violet banner in the air, Thy daughters all will highly dare. Brave mother, lead the way. SONG OP THE ASTROTEKTONS See thy children, Mother Astro, Sisters of the gold and white, Bow before thee in thy beauty, Thankful for thy wondrous light. Now we bring our girlhood treasures, And \ve lay them at thy feet— Waiting for thy benediction And thy bidding, always aweet. Chorus Astro, Mother Astro, From the mountains to the sea; Astro. Mother Astro, We Imve come in love and gladness To be led by thee. Now we feel thy hands upon us, Hands so loving and bo strong, That the touch fills every daughter With a purpose and a song. Lift your heads, yo Astro maidens, f.rf)ok into her starlit eyes, Then go forth to life and duty, With a zeal that never flies! Astro, Mother Astro, With a love that grows not old; Aatro, Mother Astro, See us rally 'round thy banner, Dear old white and gold. WAKE FOREST WINGATE BOYS ENTERTAIN MERE- DITH WINGATE GIRLS In response to an invitation from Wake Forest Wingate Club to the Meredith Wingate Club at three o’clock sharp a bus sent over by the boys arrived at Meredith and a happy group of sixteen girls, vrith Misses Lawrence, Welch, and Horne, set out for Wake Forest. On the way, songa, yells and joyous laughter told of light and happy hearts, When we reached Wake Forest the boys were waiting for us at the homes of Professors Carrol and Jones. Very soon we found ourselves atrolling leisurely over the lovely college cam pus, stopping now and then to get a snapshot. From the campus we hiked to the club house where some of the boys had a large fire burning for roast ing weiners. Then salad, pickles, deviled eggs, sandwiches, lemonade, dixie cups, marshmallows and hot coffee were served. After eating heartily of these good things, wo gathered around the fire and sang our Ahna and otlier appropriate songs. Then, taking plenty of time, we walked back to the campus where the bus was waiting to bring us back to Meredith. E'very one felt that the time had been all too short, but after trying to tell the boys w'hat a delightful time they had given ua, we left almost re luctantly. Mount Gilead, North Carolina, April 26, 192S. My dear Mabel Claire: Never since I left Meredith College In 1924 have I seen a copy of The Twig which did not give me an un- definable thrill. To be sure it is a means ot keeping tlie so-called old {/iris ill touch with the college. I have always enjoyed It If for no other rea son than that; but this is to say that this has surely been, so tar as I can tell, a banner year in the life of The Twici. There has been an atmosphere about it this year that has not been there before. Good as the incoming staff may be, they surely have a task before them; I.e., to keep up to your standard. The April Fool number was nothing if not original and puzzling. Imagine my chagrin when at school where I first saw it, I upon seeing the headline about the President's coming, exclaimed. “Oh, Coolidge is guiug to Meredith!" Only to read further and be informed that the students dressed in white and maroon were to greet him. Nor is that half the story The birthday Issue is also especial ly interesting. I’ve read and enjoyed every line of it. as I'm sure every alumna has. It is another sample of the year’s prayers that have meant most to us who are in a sense on the outside, I’m wishing for you the measure of success In your next year’s work, whatever It may be, that you have had in editing Tjiic Twig. And again may I say, ‘'congratulations to you." Sincerely yours, Fkaxojos H.wwoou, ’2d. Woman (in book stoi-e): I want a book for my sou; something useful, enlightening, and not on modern life. Clerk: Wo carry a complete line of notebooks, madam. —Colgate Banter. THE SWAN SONG The old order ever giveth place to tho new', and so the months have rolled around and the time has come when the former members of Tiik Twio staff must step aside for the newly- elected ones to assume their places. It is with mingled feelings that we are put out of the race. We are happy to see you start in, filled with enthusiasm and hope; we are sad to know' that there is no longer an opportunity to serve the paper, and indirectly the col lege, to which we are so devoted. The staff of 1927-28 has given ita very best efforts toward making Tiik Twio all that It should be—the measure of suc cess which we have attained must be determined by the readers. Before being enrolled in the ranks of the “old girls,” however. I am tak ing this means of publicly thanking all—individually and collectively—who have contributed towards making Tiiv: TwKi “bigger and better.” To the stu- dcut body, for ita patience witli us when the paper failed to appear on the exact day, or when It failed to reach every subscriber, wa are greatly in debted. The cooperative attitude of the alumnae has been a source of in- apiratlon to us. The occasional letter received, expressing satisfaction with the work of the staff, have been land marks during the year. They have been read and reread, and have gone far in atoning for the drudgery of our tasks. Members of the faculty have been kind in their remarks concerning our efforts, and both faculty and deans have been ready and willing to help when called upon, we appreciate this. For Misses Ellen Brewer and Nettie Herndon we have reserved an especial place in our affections. The willing ness with which they have worked with and advised us deserve a hand some reward, though we can only say “I thank you." For the members of the out-going staff, no words of com mendation would be in any measure STATE “THE STUDENT'S FRIEND” Today a/id Saturday Richard Bartfielmkss AS “THE PATENT LEATHER KID” Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Dolores Det. Rro IN “ R A M 0 N A ” Thursday, Friday, Saturday Gloria Swakson IN ‘SADDLE THOMPSON” sufllcient. The entire success of the paper during the past year is due to your efforts. The spirit ot loyalty and cooperation with which you have worked each week for nine long months is noteworthy. Individually, you have done more than I could have asked or expected: as a staff, you have been ideal. All that I can say is, may the incoming staff cultivate the same spirit which you now possess. Good luck to you! Mabel Clairr HoaoARD. Editor 1927-28. We have named the cblckeii we have on Sunday Napoleon because it Is so much bony part. Annie Mildred; Where'd ’ja get the car? Annie Bell: Graduation present from the pater. A. M.: Quite a surprise, I suppose. A. B.: Gee, yes! He never will get over It. —Purple Parrot. Do you use tooth paste? Gracious no! None ot my teeth are loosel 4l SULLIVAN’S KING OF SHOEMAKERS 124 S. Salisbury St. 1867 1928 MEREDITH! e Appreciate Your Patronage SCHOOL BOOKS STATIONERY FOUNTAIN PENS RECENT FICTION ETC. ENGRAVING DEPARTMENT Established 1867 ALFRED WILLIAMS & CO. 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