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THE TWIG ALUMNAE COLUMN OFFICERS President: Bertha L. Carroll, '13, Cbowan College, Murfreesboro, N. C. Vice President: Mrs. Bugene I. Olive, '13, Chapel Hill, K. C. Recording Secretary: Ruby Davis, ’27, Meredith College, Raleigh, N. 0. Commencement Spoalcer: Mary O’Keily, '26, G21 B. Jones St., Raleigh, N. C. Alternate Speaker: Laura Cox, '04. Kenansville, N. 0. Alumnae Secretary: Mae Orlmmer, '14, Meredith College, Raleigh, N. 0. Raleigh, N. C., February 19, 1929. My Dear Miss Grimmer: Your rotjucst for au “article or let ter, serious or humorous," in regard to the profession of medicine has been haunting me since its arrival. Writ ing auycliing (no discredit to the Eng- lisli professors of my day) lias always been a momentous task. Too.'tlie In teresting letters that have appeared from time to time in the coliimns of The Twio written by alumnae who arc busy housewives, missionaries with In numerable duties, not to mention the harassed teachers, have been inspir ing but very discouraging to one who writes only xmdor compulsion. At least one does not feel compelled to defend the choice of the medical profession any longer. The time has almost passed when women who make that choice are regarded as “disap pointed In love” or “freaks of nature" —observe that I say almost. In fact, it seems to me as 1 grow older, and, 1 hope, more tolerant, that women have not been so much opposed as they have thought they were, that militancy has had Its disadvantages as well as Its advantages. It may be truly said of many of tiie women of the early day of medicine with apolo gies to Longfellow, “they, while their companions fought, were struggling upward tiirough the night,” There Is nothing spectacular about medicine. It means in addition to four years in college (two at the least), four more years In medical college, then an In ternship, and then the years of grow ing a practice. There ia little In that of Interest to tliose outside the pro fession. If I had the gift of descrip> tion which Dr. Delia DIxon-Carroil possesses (and by the way, with whom 1 am proud to be associated In the practice of medicine), I could tell in teresting tales of intern days in the same hospital which was the source of many fascinating lectures of phyei- oiogy days of Meredith, and of ambu lance calls day and uight to all classes and conditions of people. From a va riety of patients, I mention a Hindoo with Madura foot, a professional sword swallower who died from an Infection of the neck; sailors brought from their ships with typhoid or pneumonia, and negroes with smallpox In the same contagious ward with leprosy and an thrax. Then came a year's experience In New York State Hospital Ccu' men tal and nervous diseases, and tiien back to Raleigh. Perhaps you would be intei'estcd to know that so far as can be determined, three graduates of Meredith have also had the degree of Doctor of Medicine: Dr. Blauche Barrus whose tragic death Is etlll a source of regi'et to all who knew her; Dr. Elizabeth Vann who Is assistant physician of SC. Elizabeth’s Hospital In Washington, D. C.; and the writer. To others who are think ing of the medical profession, I fall back on a (luotation often used in a different context, ‘'Come on in; the (medical) water is fine.” . Very truly yours, Bkssik; E. Lank. '11. NEWS ITEMS Tlie Danville Chapter of Meredith Alumuae reports having had a very enthusiastic meeting March 13, with nine members and one visitor present. MiHB Ida Poloat. head of the art de- pai'ti^nt of Meredith College, made ,_j»n iwh'esting lulk about some of tho things jiTe had seen in Europe to*ti)o Henderson Cbaiiter, which met Friday afternoon, March 16, at Middleburg. Ulrth—Born to Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Freonum (Lldie Penton, '21), of Wil mington, N. C., a son, Jere David, Jr., March 13, 1929. Hirlii—Mr, and Mrs, W, T, Thomas (Wi'i'CJiref. Cone Tucker, ’20), of Dan- vili/., Vn., iiunounce tlie birth of a son, W,' '’(iwtKtH. Jr., February 18, 1929. iMiii'i'liigf!—Ella Rand Norris, '16. Is ii'Uv Mi>i l.ee H. Edwards, and her ad- '1’ts.s is liox 1018, ABhevJlle. N. C. niiiiic jjiklns. ’20, who Is teaching at '''■•ml*')!, was the week-end guest of ivrs. i:iunche Dellinger Hamrick, as- ''Uluiii. librarian. Dear Diary Thursday; Dear Diary, you've been neglected, but ft’s because there has been eutlrcly too much excitement on (he campus. Sophomores whispering, and then exclaiming, "They were every one adorable! I. completely lost my heart to the tall, curly-beaded blonde. He called me up the next day. too!" Diary, why don’t I get telephone calls Croni tall blondes, or even short, dumpy brunettes? Friday: My roommate has gone out. Even roommates will vamp your beat beau. And I have invited her home with me Easter. I suppose that It will bo the same way then, because she now gets Invited to the things that I once went to. Anyway, I was first choice, Saturday; Diary, I’ve had the beat lime! I suw all of those good-looking Wake’ Forest and State boys down town. and then they all came out here tonight. The debate was very good, but they were'nll at the reception. Old dues, young onea, fair, dark, sliort, and tall. But Diary, that tall, dark one whom all oC the girls admired! It was only for a second that I talked to him, but oh! Diary, I’ve lost my heart! Sunday: I wrote home about the events oE the week, and you know that Iionest confession Is good for the soul, and so 1 confess It all. I have spent much of my time wondering whom I am going to invite to the Junior-Senior BaiKinet. You know, Diary, that Is going to be the 23d of this month. Do you suppose that Jake, or Harry, or Jim would comelj The time is fast approaching and I must send my In vitation tonight. Monday: I looked out Into the court today, and around that beautiful foun tain which the Woman’s Missionary Union Is having erected, they are planting lots of the prettiest bushes. {Continued on page four) A Sketch She is one of our school’s greatest assets. That is the just way to desig nate her. Such a person is very hard to descril)e because there are so many things that one would want to say about her. Tliroughout all her three years at Meroditli—not such very brilliant ones, perhaps, but faithful ones---she has stood out as one above the crowd. Her courHC has not been without honors, either. These have been rather plentl- iul and she has assumed them all with a cjuiet rcspotieiblllty Quite character istic of her. Capability Is one of her main tnilts.. One just knows In some way that she will do exactly what one asks her to do and do It willingly— gladly. She goes her way about the campus very iiuaaanmlngly for one so import ant, The sunshine of the day may be seen reflected In her bright and cheery smile, A cloudy day does not make her grouchy. It only makes her want to drive away the gloom with the "sun of her smile." She always has a cheery “hollo" and a “how are you” for every one she meets and thereby makes that [lerson feel that after all there Is some one who cares how she Is, This un usual young lady has another com mendable characteristic asset that, should be mirrored in all of us. She is always ready to help, l^ever do you hear her say, “I can't; get someone else."' This attitude la to her almost unknown. Instead slie smiles and an swers, “I'll do It” or "I'll try." No niaCter how hard the task, she never complains. We love this girl. She is thorough bred and pure gold. Site has In .her the rare qualities that every glrl^ should try-to cultivate. She should be a model to every girl at Meredith—not an entirely perfect one, but with enough of tho perfect In bur to make everyone want to look up to her. Of cour«__one can_ e»«lly guess who she is. She holds one of the most prom inent ofllces on the campus today and is loved and respected by all who know her. We are glad this year Is not her last. —C. Johnson. Russia Today Tiio ri'f!instructlon period is no loss i>;inmiic. Iil^e civil war Is ended; tho '^voiiitioniiry party is In power; law anfl order prevail. But one feels the vital revolutionary force at work in Hchool root>i8, art exhibits, theatres, wiirkitrs' clubp and wlierever else tho \ Personals Miss lanthd White was glad to wel come lier mother, from Bunn, N, C„ as a week-end guest. Miss Hazel Wilder, '2S, who Is teach ing at Durham, spent the week-end at the college with her sister, Mattie, Miss Jane Qreene spent the week end at her home near Raleigh. Misses Gladys Blalock and Lillian Odom represented Meredith at the Stu dent Volunteer Conference held In Raleigh the past week-end. Students and faculty miss the pres ence of Dr, Julia Harris and regret very muc!\ that her 111 health has forced her to give up her classes tem porarily, She has been 111 since Janu ary'and at the advice of physicians has gone to Johns Hopkins Hospital. Everyone rejoices at the favorable reports concerning her condition and hopes she will, soon be back with us. Her address Is; A-4 Johns Hop kins Hospital, Baltimore, Md, Miss Charlotte Armstrong has ibeen fortunate in having her mother with her on the campus this year. They have rooms In Dormitory “C,” Miss Mary Loomis Smith, who had to leave In the fall on account of 111 health, passed through Raleigh on Monday morning, Slie waa accom panied by her mother and was on her way to see her physician In New York, We hope for Miss Smith a speedy and complete recovery. ^ Miss Anne Eliza Brewer has recent ly taken up work in' the English de partment, Miss Brewer was a member of our faculty two years ago and we are glad to have her l>ack again. Miss Annie Cooper has been ill for several days. We are happy to .report that she Is Improving at present. TWELVE THINGS TO REMEMBER 1. The 2. The 3. The 4. The 5. The 6. The 7. The 8. The 9. The 10, The 11, The 12, The value of time, success of perseverance pleasure of working, dignity of simplicity, worth of character, power of kindness, influence of example, obligation of duty, wisdom of economy, virtue of patience, improvement of talent. Joy of originating. •—Majisiiaj.l Field, Teacher (giving lesson on ores); Now, boys, can any of you tell me how Iron was discovered? Boy; Yes, sir, I heard fatlier say they smelt it. Our Bobby was In the store with his mother when he was given candy by one of the clerks, “What must you say, Bobby?’' "Charge It," he replied. T. E. L. CLASS GIVES TEA TO MEREDITH OIULS (Co7itinucd from page one) son and Mrs, Z. V. Cavlness, Mrs, Bruce Carter, Mrs. J, J. Hill, Mrs, MKcheli, and Mrs. Crabtree served sandwiches, beatea.biscuits, and tea. In the Main Hall Mrs, H. W, Winston, Mrs, H. C. Griflln and Mrs, O. Ward stood, and directed guests to the living room where green mint Ice was served by Mrs, J, S. Mltchlner, Mrs, B. R, McMillan, Mrs, J. Si. Ben nett, Mrs. Irving Dozier, Mrs. M. E, Gardner, Mrs. J, C, Moore, Mrs, Pickett, and Mrs, J. H, Slaughter. The whole lower floor of the resi dence was thrown en auite tor the re ception of guests, and waa decoroted throughout with lovely floral appoint ments. Yellow Jonaulls beautified the drawing room, which was softly il luminated by silver candelabra holding yellow lighted tapers. Roman hya cinths of pastel shades in a green crystal bowl were on the tea table In the dlnng room. At the four corners of the table yellow tapers burned in green crystal holders. Green, the adopted color of the T, E. L. class, waa most effectively used in the living room. Even tiie green ice served there carried out the color scheme. Delicate green tapers burned on the punch table and elsewhere. Spring flowers also added to the loveliness of this room. During the evening about one hun dred and fifty guests called. MONSIEUR PIERRE DE LANUX GIVES INTERESTING LEC’l'UItE {Continued from page one) bers of the League who discuss the world problems at Geneva have to maintain, a compromising attitude. Expert newspapermen pay careful at tention to their discussions, and If one of them were to be unyielding, these journalists would soon have it spread to the four corners of the earth. This member would have very little effect in the attempt to solve problems after it was known that he did not always act In a conciliatory manner. Monsieur de Lanux closed his lec ture by paying tribute to the Amer icans tor the part they played in the recent war, both on the battlefield and In the peace conference which followed. He called special attention to the work o£ Wilson, who suggested put ting the covenant of the League In the peace treaty. After the lecture an opportunity to question hfohsleur de Lanux was gfven to those who were in doubt on any point concerning world peace and the League, Monsieur de ianux's lecture was lucid and entertaining. It was thor oughly enjoyed by all those who were present. New Easter Styles Arriving Daily . New Patterns New Materials WEAR! KINNEY SHOES 134 Fayetteville Street $3.98 WOMEN’S Patent Step'in Pump witli Bucifle. Perforated edge and Tip. Spike Heel. FOR THAT NEW EASTER FROCK AND GOAT 124 Fayetteville Street people ol! Russia find their cultural ex pression. Behind the scenes in factor les. Institutions and government bu reaus where tho greatest pro-war au tocracy is being made over Into a col- Icctlvlst commonwealth, one comee at every turn upon startling Innovations. Agriculture Is to bo industrlalixed by stale ownorship and operation of vast taruiH, some ot tiiem already in operation. 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