Plans In Making for Stunt Night THE TWIG Patronize Our Advertisers Volume IX State Fair Week Is Notable Attraction Many Former North Carolinians Return to State for Home- Coming Week MEREDITH COLLEGE, RALEIGH, N. C., OCTOBER 17, 1929 The opening event of the State Fair was tho home-coming celebratioa of Suuday, October 13. On Sunday morn ing large crowds attended the local churches, from whose pulpits native ministera preached. Among those who spoke were Dr. W. P. Tillett of Nash ville, Tenn.; Dr. Carlyle CampbeU. president of Coker College, Hartsville, S. C.; Dr. B. R. Lacy, president of Union Theological Seminary, Rich mond, Va.: Dr. W. W. Saley, Suffolk; Va., and Dr. St. Clair Hester, Brook lyn, N. Y. However, for the evening service all the churches joined in the union service at the city auditorium. A choir of over two hundred voices fur nished the musical program. Dr. Geo. W. Truett, native of Clay County, pas tor of a Baptist church in Dallas, Tex., and president of the Southern Baptist Convention, was the speaker of the evening. Mr. Josephus Daniels pre sented him as one of the greatest preachers in America. Dr. Truett’s subject for the evening was “The Vocation of Worthy Living," and he developed the subject by show ing that the highest offering one may make to a State Is a worthy life. On Tuesday Governor Franklin De- leare Roosevelt, of New York, spoke at the fair at noon. At 11 o’clock Tues day morning a procession of North Carolina officials and State Fair of ficials, headed by Governoi’ Roosevelt and his host. Mr. Daniels, moved from "Wakeatone,” the home of Mr. Daniels, to the fair grounds, under the escort of State highway patrolmen. Tuesday evening was devoted to music festival in Capitol Square In celebration of the Edison Jubilee. The official formal opening of the fair, when tho fair grounds were dedi cated, was held Wednesday morning, instead of Monday, because of the ill ness of Governor Gardner. The fair was made exceptionally in teresting by a variety of features First among the number were the ex hibits, consisting of an exhibit by the Federal department of agriculture, the Governor’s pure seed demonstration exhibits, an exhibit showing the products made at the State’s prison farm, an exhibit prepared by the State department of charities and public welfare, two exhibits by the State de partment of conservation and develop ment—a wild-game exhibit, showing the different wild animals which are roaming North Carolina’s game pre serves, and a flahorles exhibit. Other features wore the Bonhalr Troupe, who presented advanced acro- batlsm; Wllno “Human Cannon Ball,” horse races for the Urst five days and auto races on tho sixth. The whole affair was made more atti'active by the Improved grounds and by the b,eautiCul fireworks of each evening. The fair of this year, altogether and in detail, was a gi'and success. Plans Being Made For Annual Stunt Night Stunt Night! Again that night of all nights at Meredith is approach ing. All the usual (or should one call them unusual?) signs are coming into evidence on the campus. During what other season are girls seen In such close groups, whispering so animatedly, or holding secret prac tices at odd, often unearthly, hours? A subdued excitement and sense of expectancy has gripped everyone on the campus—seniors, juniors, sopho mores, and freshmen aliko. It is but natural that everyone wish with all her heart for her own particular class to win, Natural? That is "stating it mildly.” The class spirit which Is being showii in all phases of campus life proves that although It has not yet made its formal appearance, nevertheless It is strong. What up perclassman does not remember the cold chills and fevers of excltemont that took hold of her on Stunt Night? This year, from all indications, the competition for the cup promises to be even stronger than usual. For a number of weeks the various classes have been planning tbeir stunta and practicing for them. The work on them seems to have made rapid head way, due to the high degree of in terest and the great desire of each girl to help her class win. Coopera tion? Everyone has shown her loy alty by gladly doing her share for her class, however large or small that share might be. Well, “it won’t be long now!” Stunt Night will take place on Satur day night, October 26. What will be tho answer to the universal question, ‘‘Who will get the cup?” Joint Councils Hold Informal Dinner Friday evening the Meredith Stu dent Council entertained the Wake Forest Student Council at an Infor mal dinner party, which was held in the social room of Dormitory C. The room was decorated In ferns and flowers, and the guests found their places by old gold and black place cards. A two-course dinner was then served. Between courses tho guests were entertained by a sailor chorus consisting of Sarah Cummings, Mary Lee Seate, and Minnie Wilburn, and a French skit by Marguerite Mason and Mabel Becker. The Meredith Council present con sisted of Margaret Craig, Anne Slmma, Irene Thomas, Cleta Black, Blanche Obershaln, Belle Ward, Mar garet Peacock, Kathleen Durham, Mary Hamby, Vida Miller, Della Rob erson. and Annie Sara Barkwell. The Wake Forest Student Council con sisted of Roy Kinsey, A1 Dowtin, Har vey Correll, Joe Keaton, “Fats” My ers, Jack Murphy. Fleming Fuller, Fred Vollva, Toby Hicks, Willie Wat kins. Willie Gaddy, and J, T. Danner. PSYCHOLOGY CONGRESS MEETS AH_ALE UNIV. Dr. Hood and Other North Caro lina College Professors At tend the Gathering Dr. Fraser Hood, head of the psy chology department at Davidson Col lege, has recently returned from the Ninth International Congress of Psy- chclogistB at Yale University, and de clared that the most marked feature of the session was a decided trend away from the old-fashioned “me chanical behaviorism.” Ho said that psychologists were beginning to real ize that their problems demand a deeper insight into reality than be havioristic principles permit. Dr. Hood estimated that 800 psy chologists from Europe, Asia, and America attended the gathering, which held its mootings for the first time on American soil.' French, Ger man. and English were tlio three languages universally spoken, though the great psychologist, Prof. Pavlov, of Leningrad, spoke In Russian, which had to be translated. Dr. Hood made the interesting observation that the German contingent was more familiar with the English language than the French delegation. The Davidson professor contended that the most widely known speaker was Professor Pavlov, who Is an au thority on and discoverer of the con ditioned reflex. He was impressed by the litheness and alertness of this 80-year-old man, who would easily pass for one of 60 years of age, he said. Among other North Carolinians at tending the conference were Dr. Wil liam McDougall and Dr. F. Zene of Duke University; Dr. Frederick Dash- lell. Dr. M. R. Trabue, and Dr. F. E. Crane of the University of North Carolina, and Dr. J, A. Highsmlth of North Carolina College for Women. —The Davidsonian, Annual Barbecue Held Friday In the Grove About six years ago the Meredith girls rode in trucks from "Old” Mere dith to the spot way out In the coun try where "New” Meredith now stands, and there they had the first annual barbecue, starting a custom which lias been carried out each year and will be continued In the yearg to come. This year the barbecue was held on Friday, October 11, from 5 to 8. The whole student body and many Raleigh friends gathered in the grove and formed a long line. The large group included the town girls, several pas tors, the faculty, and some of the Sunday school teachers. Tho blessing was asked by Mr. Davidson, after which the line passed around the ta bles and received plates of barbecue, rolls, pickles, bakod apples, and rel ish. Hot coffee, peanuts, and pop- cicles were also served. The girls sat down in groups. Everyone seemed thoroughly to enjoy being together and to appreciate the efforts of Miss Welch and Mrs, Cooper, who had made the occasion an enjoyable one. The barbecue is, perhaps, one of the biggest social gatherings of the year, and it is looked forward to each fall. Saturday Night Set Aside For Societies Phi’s Hold Installation Service and Astro’s Initiate New Girb Meredith Choir Takes Part In Light’s Jubilee Correction In last week’s issue the following item, which read; Born to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. A, Farrell (Anne Mc- Kanghan, '14), a son, on September 9, Zebulon, N. C,, should have read: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. A, Farrell (Anne McKaughan, ’14), a son, Roger Hamlin, July 23, Greensboro, Nj. 0. We Extend Sympathy To Mrs. J. S. Vetter (Roselle Byrd, ’17) of Mount Olivo, In the death of her husband, on June 16. To Mabel Andrews, '27, of High Point, In the death of her father, on August 8. To Irene Edwards, ’26, Mars Hill, In the death of her father, the latter part of September. To MftdttUne Elliott, ’28, student boo retary, Meredith Collego, In the death of her father, September 21. To Mrs. P. B, White (Mattie Wacom Norman, ’21), of Leaksvllle, In the death of her father, on October 11. Delightful Tea Given In Social Room of “C” The Y. W. A. Council was at home from 5 to 6 on Sunday, October 8, at a lovely tea in the faculty parlor of Dormitory C. The honorees of the occasion wore the teachers of the Y. W. A. Study Course, Misses Pearle Bourn, Inabelle Coleman, and Alva Lawrence. The guests were greeted at the door by Anne Simmons and Marguerite Mason. The receiving line was composed of Misses Bourne, Coleman, Lawrence, Miss Madeline Elliott, student secretary, Mrs. W. N. Jones, State W. M. A, president, and the Y. W, A. Council members, Kath leen Durham and Prue Choate. The social room was lovely for the occaalon. Large baskets of yellow cut flowers were artistically arranged about the room. Tea. wafers, almonds, nuts, mints, and bonbons were served by the Y. W, A. circle leaders. About eighty girls and several ladles from the Ra leigh Woman’s Missionary Society called during tho afternoon. Fair Week this year has been more widely planned and executed with even more detail than any in some time, Tuesday evening some of the Meredith girls were given an oppor tunity for participating in the events of Home-Coming Week. The Mere dith College choir was aaked to at tend the Light's Golden Jubilee, when Thomas Edison's Invention of the incandescent lamp was given formal recognition by the State of North Carolina. The singing was held on a platform that had been erected on the east side of the Capitol, under the direction of William Jones, direc tor of music at St. Mary's School, on which was assembled the combined choirs and chorus organizations of the city. The program was opened with the chorus singing "Love's Old Sweet Song.” Other songs sung included "Annie Laurie,” "My Old Kentucky Home,” “The Last Rose of Summer,” “Suwannee River,” and “Dixie.” Miss Galt of Meredith was accompanist. It was at this affair that the flood lights that have been installed by the Carolina Power and Light Com pany as a gift to North Carolina In honor of Thomas Edison, whom the whole country is honoring this month on the fiftieth anniversary of his in vention of the Incandescent lamp, was turned on. Engagement Mr. and Mrs. J. C, Curtis, of Maxton, announce the engagemfent of their daughter, Charlotte Rennie, to Mr, Calvin Lee Quarles, of Sandy Level, Vn„ tho wedding to take place the lat ter part of November. Alumnie Visitors Sarah Cooke, ’29. who Is teaching In High Point, spent the week-end with friends at the College. • * a Hesta Kltchin, ’29, spent the night of October 12, with her sister, Pauline Kitchlu. Janie G. Burns, ’29, who has opened her private studio in tho Professional Building, at Goldsboro, whero she is teaching piano, spent Sunday night nt Callege. Laura Mabel Haywood, '29, who is tsachlng in High Polut, spent the week-end with her parents In the city. Geneva Benthal, ’27, spent the week end with friends at the College. Saturday evening, October 12, was set aside as society night for both the Phllaretian and Astrotekton Literary Societies. The Phllaretian Installation service was held in the society hall, and was most beautiful and impressive. Each new girl appeared at her appointed time, dressed in white. After the 85 new girla had boen Installed and bad become regular Phi’s a reception was held. This gave the old and new mem- bers a better chance to become ac quainted, and very soon a spirit of good-fellowship prevailed throughout the haJI. By means of the new radio which the society bought last year, delight ful music, both modern and classical, added to the enjoyment of the occa sion. Ice cream and cakes wore served at the close of the evening. Everyone was then Invited by Chloris Kellum, Phllaretian president, to the court between the dormitories. At this time the Phi’s formed a large circle around the fountain. Fireworks were lighted and undei- their beauti ful white light the girls sang the so ciety songB, and thus closed the Phi- laretian installation services of ’29. While the Phi’s were installing their new members in their society hall, the Astrotekton Society was having its initiation in the underground passages of the dormitory. Each “Baby Astro” came at her appointed time, dressed to fit such an occasion. A spirit of excitement, anticipation, and enthus iasm existed among the new girls. After the initiation a reception was held for both old and new members in the Astro hall. Many former society members were present for this affair, among them being Miss Heata Kltchin, former Astro president. At this time Pauline Kltchin, presi dent of the society, gave an address of welcome. Following this was a toast to Dr. Brewer, given by Sarah Cum mings, to which Dr. Brewer responded. Kitty Makepeace gave a toast to the deans, to which Miss Lawrence re sponded. Roberta Royster offered a toast to Mother Astro, and to the new Astros Mabel Bagby gave welcome, to which Louise McMillan gave response. Last, but not least, came the toast to the Astro goat, the society mascot, which was cleverly given by Della Roberson. Music was furnished by Catherine Mitchell. Ice cream, cake, and nuts were served. Each society Is glad to welcome each new member, and expects 19^9 to be a moat successful year in every way for all. YO-HOt YO-YO! It seemed for a while that Mere dith was to escape the craze that is sweeping the country. But—alac^ and alasl—it was not to be. Yo-yos have appeared on our campust Sen iors, Juniors, sophomores, freshmen, all go about dangling them up anil down. Even sedate members of thft' faculty cast a gentle dignity on the. sport. How long it will last cannot be surmised. But, yo-yos are here! I That’s all that can be said. ’ 'i