THE TWIG
Volume IX
Meredith college, raleigh, n. c., may 22,1930
Number 25
DEMONSTRATION GIVEN
OF AUSTRMN BALLOT
Interesting Skit Is Presented By
League of Women
Voters
An interesting and helpful
skit was given by the members
of the League of Women Voters
on Friday evening in the Astro
Hall. This skit took the place
of the regular monthly meeting,
and the entire student body was
invited to attend. The purpose
of the skit was to teach the stu
dents how to vote by the Aus
tralian ballot.
In introduction Juanita Sor
rell, president of the club, dem
onstrated the correct method of
casting a ballot, with Lillian
Johnson as a voter. The skit
illustrated the errors and ab-
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COMMENCEMENT
PROGRAM
Friday, May 30
8:00 P.M.—Senior Play.
Saturdiiy, May 3t
4:00 P.M.—Art Exhibit.
8:00 P.M.—Society Exercises,
Sunday, .Tone 1
11:00 A.M.—Baccalaureate Ser
mon. Dr. John L. HHl, Nash
ville, Tenn.
8:00 P.M.—Missionary Ser
mon. Dr. John L. Hill, Nash
ville, Tenn.
Monday, Jano 2
10:30 A.M.—Annual Meeting
of Alumnae Association in
Astro Hall.
1:00 P.M.—Alumnte Luncheon
at Woman's Club.
5:00 P.M.—Glass Day.
8:00 P.M.—Annual Concert.
Tuesday, June 3
10:30 A.M. — Commencement
Exerciscs.
Literary Address. Dr. Ber
nard C. Clausen, Syra
cuse, N. Y.
Conferring o£ Degrees.
DR.H1LLIST0DEL1VER
BACCmUREATE
Annual Address Tuesday Morn*
ing By Dr. Bernard C.
Clausen
Seniors Are Guests
At Swimming Party
On Saturday, May 17, ^>5
faculty entertained the aeniSts
at a swimming-supper party
from 3:30 to 6:30 at “Mordell
Hill,” Dr. Carroll’s home.
Cars and busses were sent to
convey the guests to the affair,
and by 4 o'clock the party was
in full swing. Many of the stu
dents and faculty members went
in swimming, ' while others
strolled around the grounds or
through the house, which was
open to every one. The lovely
gardens and "linger-nooks”
were explored and enjoyed by
every one. Those who went to
the house were lost in admira
tion of the fine paintings and
statuary, and were fascinated
by numerous other articles of
interest.
A delicious supper was
served, picnic-fashion, at 5:30
in the garden, after which came
a frolic in which every one, stu
dents and faculty members, par
ticipated. Groups were ar
ranged for such, gay childish
games as “Farmer in the Dell,”
“Three Deep,” “Pop the Whip,”
and “London Bridge Is Falling
Down.”
At 6:30 the girls returned to
Meredith regretting that such
an enjoyable evening had to
come to a close.
Juniors Entertained
At Attractive Party
The “Odd Spirit” of Mieredith
was at its height when the
Freshman class entertained
their “Big Sisters” at a picnic
in the grove on Tuesday after
noon, May 13. Attractive invi
tations had been sent to every
junior asking that) all college
dignity be left upon the closet
shelf, and that each person be
a kid again. Lon^ curls, hair-
ribbons, plats, short skirts and
anklets, along With that ga:y
“Odd Spirit” shewed with what
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June first is our 1930 com
mencement Sunday. The bac
calaureate sermon at 11 o’clock
in the morning and the mission
ary sermon in the evening will
both be preached by Dr. John L.
Hill, of Nashville, Tenn. Dr.
Hill was for some years pro
fessor of history and political
science in Georgetown College,
Kentucky. Much of this time
he was also dean of the college.
Since 1922 he has been on the
editorial staff of the Sunday
School Board of the Southern
Baptist Convention. In this
connection he has rendered dis
tinguished service. He has been
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Graduating Recital Given
By Miss Annie G ray Boney
Mrs. Kemp Neal Talks
At Chapel Exercises
The series of vocational lec
tures continued Friday, May 16,
with an interesting talk by Mrs.
Kemp Neal, who spoke on the
profession of nursing as a voca
tion for young women. Today
nursing is one of the most at
tractive fields of work for young
women of ability. Although it
is a new profession, having been
first started by Florence Night
ingale, it has grown to be one
of the largest fields of work
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Installation Pro^ani
Given In Phi Society
New B.Y.P.U. Officers
Lead First Meeting
Piano Numbers By Miss Glennie
Paul Add Interest To
Program
Miss Terry Plays
At Student Recital
An impressive installation
service for the incoming officers
marked the year’s closing meet
ing of the Philaretian Society
Monday evening. May 12. As
the Phi song was played softly
on the piano the spirit of Phila-
retia, Josephine Lyles, took her
place on the back center stage
just below the shield. She was
followed by the old and new
chief marshals, Irma Mott and
Virginia Crawford, respectively,
who, after exchanging the re
galia, led the retiring and in
coming officers to the stage.
To the left, following Irma
Mott, were the old officers:
Chloris Kellum, president.
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At the opening assembly of
the Meredith College B. Y. P.
U., May 14, Velma Preslar, the
incoming president for next
year, took charge of the pro
gram. Alma Dark led in sing
ing “Take My Life and Let It
Be,” after which the president
offered the opening prayer.
Announcement was made of
the State B. Y. P. U. Conven
tion, which is to be held at Mars
Hill, June 24-26, by several
members of the Union coming
from either side of the platform
with cards giving the place and
date.
The new president led the de-
votionals by giving several
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Dr. Brewer Is Host
To Seniors At Banquet
Senior Class Gives
Tea For Faculty
On Tuesday night, May 13th,
Dr. Brewer entertained the
Senior class at a banquet in the
college dining hall.
At 6:30 the guests assembled
in the parlors. Dr. Brewer and
Glennie Paul led as the group
walked in couples across the
court to the dining-room. They
made a beautiful picture in
their lovely dresses of pastel
shades.
The tables were arranged in
the form of a 'T. Dr. Brewer
and Glennie Paul sat at the
head. At each place was a
miniature corsage of pansies,
and the tables were decorated
with fiowers.
After Dr. Brewer had given
words of welcome the dinner
was served. After a fruit cock
tail, the main course, consisting
of chicken, creamed peas, Irish
potatoes, biscuit, gravy and
iced tea, was served. A salad
course and dessert completed
the menu.
The banquet was thoroughly
enjoyed by every one present.
A most enjoyable tea was
given by the Senior class in
honor of the Meredith faculty
on Wednesday afternoon, May
14, from 4 until 6 o’clock in the
college parlors.
In the chaperon’s parlor the
guests were greeted by the offi
cers of the class—Misses Glen
nie Paul, Annie Gray Boney,
Mary Louise Huffman, and
Della Roberson. Misses Mar
garet Craig, Pauline Kitchin,
Chloris Kellum, and Marguerite
Maison were receiving in the
rose parlor. Miss Mabel Bagby
directed the callers from the
rose parlor to the blue parlor.
Miss Eleanor Covington re
ceived at the door of the blue
parlor and directed the guests
to the punch bowl, where they
were served by Miss Irma
Motte. Delicious sandwiches,
nuts, mints, and cakes were
served by Misses Ellen Brad-
sher, Emma Hartsell, Roberta
Royster, Sarah Cummings,
Blanche ^ Obenshain, Mary
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The most interesting features
of the student recital Thursday
afternoon, May 15, were the
four opening numbers by Miss
Ela Terry, of Wendell. Her
first number was Grieg’s So
nata in F Minor, and it was
played with a great deal of
depth. The other three num^
bers showed careful work and
understanding interpretation.
The vocal quartet, composed
of Josephine Lyles, Ruth Star
ling, Alma Dark, and Mary
Lucile Broughton, added va
riety and interest to the pro
gram.
The entire program was as
follows:
Piano—Sonata, F Minor Grieg
Allegro Moderate.
Octave Etude Kullak
Nocturne, Op. 37, No. 1 Chopin
Waltz, Op. 34, No. 1 _....Chopln
Ela Tkbuy
Voice—Porgi a’mor Mozart
FUANCISS Whitichkaii
Plano—Arabesque Meyer-Helmund
Jane Jonrs
Piano—Revel of tlie Wood Nymphs,
Barbour
Mary Louise Smitii
Piano—Prelude, Q Minor,
RachmanlnoR
Gaynei.i.1!: Hinton
Piano—Intermezzo, Op. ill. No. 1,
Brahms
Lucii-r Johnson
Vocal Quartet—The Sweetest
Flower Hawley
JosRpniNii: Lylics. Ruth Stablino
Alma Dark, Maky Lucile BiiOUGiiTON
On Friday evening, May 16,
Miss Annie Gray Boney, a stu
dent in voice under Miss Ethel
Rowland, gave her graduation
recital before a large number of
friends and music lovers. Miss
Glennie Paul accompanied her
and assisted in the recital.
The program was a varied
and unusually lovely one, con
taining selections which proved
Annie Gray’s ability from both
a technical and artistic stand
point, and in which she showed
poise and a pleasing personality.
Three groups of songs in
French, German, and Italian
showed careful interpretation
and skill. Her last group, in
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Seniors Honored By
Mrs. Cooper At Dinner
Mrs. B. W. Cooper enter
tained the seniors of the club at
a delightful banquet Friday eve
ning, May 16.
The Meredith Club was trans
formed into a lovely scene by
the soft glow of candles and gay-
colored flowers. The color
scheme of green and pink was
used for the occasion, giving the
atmosphere of a spring garden.
The tables were beautifully
decorated, and a delicious four-
course dinner was served. The
menu consisted of strawberry
cocktail, followed by the main
course, then a salad course, and
finally the last course of ice
cream, coffee, and mints. Dur
ing the dinner the well-known
song, “Stand Up,” was sung to
the seniors, Mrs. Cooper, and to
the guests of honor, among
whom were Dr. Brewer, Miss
Burriss, Miss Spruill, and
Misses Margaret Craig and
Oreon Bostick.
Student Volunteers
Hold Last Meeting
The Foreign Service Band
held its last meeting of the year
May 15 at 5 o’clock. “Going
Back to the Old Home Church”
was the topic of discussion.
Each member talked of at least
one means of a volunteer's using
her vocation in her vacation.
Miss Madaline Elliot concluded
the discussion by a practical
talk on the use of sympathy,
understanding, and tact in a
young Christian’s carrying on
of Christ’s work. Plans for
next year were mentioned. The
new officers had charge of this
meeting.
Mrs. Bickett Discusses
Social Welfare Work
At the chapel hour on Satur
day morning, May 17, Mrs.
Bickett gave another talk in the
series of vocational lectures.
The subject of her discussion
was social welfare work as a
vocation for women, and her ex-
pei’ience as N. C. State welfare
worker furnished her with in
formation on her subject.
She discussed the work in the
light of its three phases. First,
there is the welfare work among
elderly people. If they have no
home or are incapable ofvtik-
ing care of themselves they aije
placed in the county home. The
probation work among the pris
oners is another important
branch of the welfare depart
ment. The workers keep in
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