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Two The Twig April 17 Official Organ of The Student Body of Meredith College Edith Buoiianan Editor-in-Ohie] Salin&a Pebby Business Manager GaYNI-XLE HiNTO.V, Assistatit Businexs Manager Roberta Royster Assistant Editor Annb Siums 45sisJont Editor Sabah Brioqs Managing Editor Elizadetth BooMnouB..Monopinjr Editor Blondie Morse Managing Editor Mary Barbhr..Assist. Business Manager Evelyn MoCall Art Editor Reporters: Edwina Martin Puue Choate JOSETHIKE LYLBS LILLIAI* ALDBIDGE Cbristine Johnson Mart Led Entered as >econd*elka> matter October 11. 1928, at Postofflce at Raleigb. K. C.. under A«t ot March 8, 1879. Acceptance for mailing at apeetal rat« «( pcatage provided for \n SecUon 1108» Act oi October S, 1917* authorized October 11« 192S* Subscription Pnce $2.50 EDITORIALS THE SPIRIT OF LIBERTY why not? Work will be forgot ten for a whole week and lazy girls may succumb with no com punction to spring fever—in one way or another. Some look for ward to the laziness and others to the feverishness of it—but each to his likes. But whatever it is they are anticipating, all the girls are in a wonderful state of good humor. Even enemies are friendly. The contagion of smiles and laughter has even spread to the faculty. But why not?—E. G. B. NEW FROCKS There seems to be a spirit rife on the campus whose foundation is laid in the literal interpreta tion of one word found in the Declaration of Independence— the word “liberty.” The devotees of this spirit appear not to real ize that the rights of an indi vidual are in any way limited by their living in a social group; but feel that they have a right to anything which they desire. For instance, we find that the publications' office is no longer any more private to the general public than is the periodical roOm of the library. If it hap pens that a person who wishes to save her staff some expense should carefully put away cuts or photographs, she may no longer have any hope that they will remain where she has so Swanky new suits and dainty summer frocks have literally burst out on the campus since the last bit of spring has come. The warmth that has brought out leaves and blossoms so quickly has had the same effect on everyone at Meredith. Shakespeare, in “Romeo and Juliet,” referred to young girls as young “buds,” which was a very apt expression—especially in the spring o’ the year. It seems as natural for them to want to walk to the drug store in new dresses as for flowers to blossom in gay colors. Tennyson said “In the spring a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love,” and X believe with equal truth it could be said, “In the spring a young girl’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of spring frocks!”—E. G. B. Mars Hill Dramatic Club Presents Play After they had won in a con test with Western North Caro lina Junior College in the pre sentation of one-act plays, the members of the Mars Hill Dra matic Club presented “The Marching Men” in the college auditorium on Wednesday eve ning at 8:30. The scene was laid in Chateau-Thierry just after the World War. The lighting of the stage helped to impress on the audience the weirdness of the play, which was in its plot a very unique type of drama. The play was coached by Miss Bon nie Wengert, head of the Ex pression Department of Mars Hill College. On Friday this play was presented in The Little Theater at Chapel Hill, compet ing with Louisburg Dramatic Club presenting “The Neigh bors.” After the play the Mars Hill Club of Meredith was hostess to the members of the Dramatic Club in the Phi hall. TELEPHONES There have been a great many complaints recently about the use of the dormitory telephones. Some complain that groups of two or three girls are monopo lizing the telephones (and keeping other girls from receiving equally important (and very probably more so) calls. Others complain that those who happen to answer the telephones do not call the girl wanted, telling the caller that the girl is not in, or which was played with depth and yet at the same time with deli cacy and grace. The last number, “Rhapsodic Hongroise,” No. 12, by Liszt, was the most brilliant number on the program. Miss Branch played with tone colors ranging from delicate pianissimos to tremen dous fortissimos. She played with such mastery that one was not conscious of the difficulty, but reveled only in the exquisite performance. Dr. Leiby Addresses Barber Biology Club (Cvntinuvi from VBtot one) with biting mouth parts. He il lustrated with slides the various stages in life history of those insects having complete and in complete metamorphosis. He discussed scale insects on fruits, cabbage worms, mosquitoes, bor ing caterpillars in trees, moths, and katydids. He made the talk practical by giving examples and means of control of harmful in sects. At the close of the lecture a short business meeting was held for the election of officers for the year 1930-1931. They were: President, Mary McAden; vice- president, Helen Middleton; sec retary and treasurer, Sallie Council. Will lemdui wn«ic aiie ^j^at it is study hour, or some caretully placed them Agam, ‘t !„ther seemingly plausible excuse, makes no difference that an ex- ® * tra copy of a paper or magazine' cannot be obtained unless it is taken from the files—taken it will be! We do not think that those people who have so liberally helped themselves to the proper ty of the publications intended committing a dishonest act. But we do wish to remind them that Certainly, if these complaints are founded upon true conditions, they are perfectly justifiable. For what could be more discon- cei’ting than to be waiting for an important call and be forced to watch and listen to one girl talk meaningless chatter for perhaps half an hour and then call in several of her intimates to take their turn at the conversation? those things are the property of, others just as much as is ^ , bank account of another individ ual, and we ask that they will in the future treat anything which has been left in the office as property to which they, as indi viduals, have no right. STUDENT OPINION HOLIDAYS! Every face wreathed in smiles and unusually gay chatter and laughter give ample evidence that everyone is happy. Happy? Well, rather! Ecstatic! Spring holidays have at last gotten here, even though it seemed the time to go home would never come. Next Thursday will be a won derful day for everyone—and state of affairs should promptly remedied.—L. A. be SOCIAL ITEMS last Miss Bruce Gore spent week-end in Wilmington. Those who attended the Social Service Conference in Charlotte last week-end were Misses Vir ginia Crawford, Susan Layton, Mary Louise Huffman, and Ro berta Royster. Miss Elizabeth Harrison vis ited friends in Durham last week-end. Misses Margaret Trotman and Anne Harris were among those who attended a banquet last Monday evening given at the Carolina Hotel by the Golden Bough, honorary society of Wake Forest. Miss Branch Gives Brilliant Concert (Continued from page one) of the audience. The next num ber, “Nocturne, Op. 48, No. 1,” by Chopin, was one of the most popular' numbers on the pro gram. Miss Branch played this with a great deal of feeling and her tones were full of depth. The “Intermezzo in Octaves,” Op. 44, No. 4, by Leschetizky, formed a brilliant contrast to the quiet, restful Nocturne. The con tinuous, brilliant octaves were all clear and true, revealing an unusual technical facility, which, combined with an understanding interpretation, made this num ber one of the most enjoyed. This group was followed by four movements of Beethoven’s “Sonata,” Op. 13—the grave, al legro, adagio, and rondo. Miss Branch carried the audience with her through the changing moods of the movements, mak ing the brilliance of the allegro an interesting contrast to the quiet serenity of the adagio. The last group was opened with the “Prelude, E Minor,” by Mendelssohn, which was taken at a rapid tempo and again re vealed the technical dexterity of the pianist. Then came “Kam- ennois Ostrow,” by Rubenstein, Program By Art Department Honoring Senior Class (Continued front page one) following numbers were pre sented : . Tableaux Vivnnts Madonna Early Italian Alice Freeman Jones, Susanne Mercer, Rachel Biggs Titian’s Daughter Italian Renaissance Mildred Royal Dona Isabella Spanish School Lily Varser Mr. Gilmor American School Sue McDowell Mrs. Hart English School Margaret Whlttemore Salome French School Elizabeth Hood The Pot of Basle American School Florence Crutchfield The Quaker Maid Meredith School Velma Webb The Girl in Red (modern) By Marie Tilloreskj Hallie M. Rollins Miii'blcM Nefrototo Egyptian Betsy Hartness Hebe Greek Dorothy Taylor Curitas American Blanch Obenshain The Fountain of the Lakes.-American Dorothy Taylor, Nellie Norris, Blanch Obenshain, Lois Gris wold, Mary Frances Snead Miss Poteat preceded every number with a short explanation of the artist and the subject, which made it possible for every member of the audience to un derstand the picture better. Per haps “The Woman in Red” was the only number which was not appreciated in exactly the man ner it was meant to be—but then it is almost impossible to diag nose some modern art. In stressing the value of organi zation, Mrs. Cooper related an amusing incident of the man who vigorously popped everything with his whip but a hornet's nest: he dared not touch that “organization.” Perhaps the greatest value of this organization of women, Mrs. Cooper brought out, is that it makes possible more intelligent and influential voting through the training of its members. Through it they are enabled to keep abreast of the political and economic situations of the day, and to take an intelligent part in community and state life. Con sequently, it is important that college students, who will soon become active voters, be enlisted in the organization, that they may be well fitted to take up the responsibilities which will be theirs as participants in civic life. Mother (to small son): “What did the preacher talk about this morning, son?” Willie: “He said, ‘Don’t worry; you’ll get your quilt.’ ” Little Sister: “No, mother, he didn’t. He said, 'Fear not, for I will send you a Comforter.’ ” Miss Lawrence (to girl who has stated that her brother-in- law was going to carry her home): “And is your brother-in- law married?” n Mrs. Cooper Gives Talk On Woman Suffrage (Continued from page one) they possess initiative in large measure. They have the inge nuity desirable in finding out what should be done and in put ting the knowledge into execu tion. Indicative of this quality was the story Mrs. Cooper re lated of Betsey Ross during the early days of the American Rev olution. Men on every side were lamenting the lack of a flag to go before them into battle. In reply to them Betsy Ross quickly said, “Here, hold the baby while I make one.” The speaker went on to tell of the successful work done by the League of Women Voters in the direction of the political activi ties of the women. Organization has fortified and strengthened all their efforts, which is true in the case of all great movements. NOW! Big Drop-In-Price SALE k Xw«v4M SMTtweme tiAi JEWELRY for GIFTS Quality Assured Your Easter Hat New Straws, Taffetas, Crepes, Novelty Braids, Lacy Effects $5.95 ELLISBERG'S 120 Fayetteville Sti'eet $3.98 Attractive Footwear $4.98 G.R. KINNEY CO., Inc. 134 Fayetteville Street
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