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^EXCHANGE COLUMn! (From the Daily Tar Heel) THE LOW-DOWN By G..R. Berrymak Alice in Blunderland After a long walk through the woods, Alice at last emerged upon a large open field, >vliere she beheld a strange sight. About a large ’ stake were n multitude of strange beasts, each' having the body of a hog ^nd the liead of an owl. £acl) was fastened to the stake witli a long chain and a small thread. “My goodness!” exclaimed Alice to Humpty Dumpty, “What is the name of this strange place, and what kind of creatures arc those?” “This is the Campus,” an swered Humpty Dumpty, good- naturedly, “and those beasts are native only to this spot. They are knowji as ‘Stewdents’.” Then Alice noticed that some strange little animals, resem bling, rabbits, were' dancing about the pole, just out of reach of the Stewdents’ Imngry jaws. “Wliat ave those?” she asked her friend, “pointing.” “Those are ‘Hi-marks’ and arc mucli relished by the Stew- dents,” explained . Humpty Dumpty. “But, who do the Stewdents wear those chains?” Alice won dered. “Well,” .said Humpty Dump- tv, “that is wliat is knoM'n as the honor system. The Stewdents’ masters, known an ‘the faculty,’ require each to have a chain of Honor.” At that moment, the cliain of one of the StcM’dents strctclied so that he was able to grasp one of the Hi-marks between his teeth. Alice gasped. “Are all the chains made of rubher!'’ Humpty Dumpty gi’inned. “No,” he explained, “not all of them are. But, you see, the faculty allows each Stewdent to make liis own Honor chain. For that reason, some are stronger tiian others—and some are clastic.” He winked. “That’s M'hy it’s called a ‘system*. At that moment, the chain of one of the Stewdents broke en tirely, and he cliui^sily pursued the scattering Hi-marks. “Some times,” said Humpty Dumpty, “even when the chain breaks, the Stewdent can’t capture any Hi-marks, but generally the dis honest and the quickwitted get the same dbsserts.” ' “Well,” said Alice, “I under stand everything now but one: WRy does each Stewdent have a thread tied to him as well as a chain?” “Oil, them?” exclaimed Humpty Dumpty, “Why they^’re Pledges.” “The faculty requires each Stewdent to use, the Pledge to Duke University Symphonic Orchestra which will appear here with the F'ebruary 13. Duke University Clubs on Saturday, MEREDITH FOUNDERS’ DAY HAS BEEN AN ANNUAL HOLIDAY SINCE 1912 (Continued from page one) 1S35 when Thomas Meredith in troduced a motion at the Baptist State Convention. It was de feated for four years and then dropped until 1888 when Col. L. L. Polk brought-it up again. A board of trustees ap- pointod, but nothing came of it until 1896 when 0. L. Stringfield was appointed financial agent. Work of crccting the college was begun at the former site in Kalcigh in 1896, and the collcge opened on September ST, 1899, with more students than the original building could hold. The original name of the college was the Ba])tist Female Univei’sity, changed in 1905 to the Baptist University for Women and later to Meredith College in lumor of Thomas Aleredith. One of Mercdith!s hctnored benefactors was Judge W. T. Faircloth who gave tlie money for Faircloth Hall at the old site, which is now the Raleigh Y. W. C. A. building. His name is also given to one of the donnitories at the new site. The other three dormitories are named for O. L. Stringfield, tlie financial agent for the establish ment of the college and for many ''years a trustee; for Dr. K. T. Vann, president from 1900 through 1915 and now pi-esidcnt emeritus; and for W. N. Jones, chairman of the board ■ of trustees for many years. Meredith does not have an alumnae iionio coming on Founders’ Day, but bj’ means of a radio program and alumnae meeting in many towns Meredith will be brought to the alumnae in tlieir liomes. Me.ssages are also received at Meredith from all pai'ts of .the United States. keep him from breaking his Honor.” “But,” protested Alice, “if „the Stewdent wanted to break his Honor, that weak little Pledge ^s'ouldn’t worry him a bit. Of all the foolish things I»ve every seen, I think that is absolutely silliest.” *‘So do all inteUigent per sons” agreed Humpty Dumpty, (I, hi'oad smile spreading over his face. where such occurrences as these had happened. As for the possibility of this situation bringing about war, Mr. Newsome does not tliink that the matter is serious enough to warrant sucJi action at this time. . A question was asked as to whether Russia would consider war now. Mr. Newsome said that it was hard to say whether a na tion would go to war or not but since Russia was busy on her five- year plan it was not probable that she would like to get in a war. A. R. Newsome Speaks ^ At- Joint I. R. C. Meering Mr. A. R. Newsome, secretary of the North Caroli^na Historical Commission was the speaker Tuesday evening, February g, when the International Relations Club of N. C. State College and tlie International Relations Club of Meredith held a joint meeting in State Y. M. C. A. Tlie subject for tlie evening was China and Japanese question. li. M. Knott, president of the State club introduced tlie speaker and gave a Avord of ^I’elcomo to the guests. of0risiiaaif4oii»a lELIL 112 FaveMevillp Sr. “SMOOTH" Thafs what the Young Set ' calis the New Spring Fashions Suits Coats Dresses at the Luclelle Shop And there is absolutely no Grief because the prices are Allowance-Conscious HATS that are different New Styles Arriving Daily $K95 to $7.50 Mr. Newsome revioved the China and Japan question from the very beginning of the trouble. Mr. NcM'some said that this situ ation was an outgro^vth of Ja pan’s imperial policy which she is pursuing now. He compared the taking of Shanghai b}’ tlie Jap anese and tiie taking of Vera Cruz by the United States and noted many other incidents Banker: “What is your ambi tion?” Willy: “I ain’t got any. I just want to be a Vice President.” If some women were judged by their clothes they would be dismissed for insufficient evi dence. Puppy love is certainly tlie l)C' ginning of a dog’s life! \ Make Saturdays “MEREDITH DAY” ■ • • a t • Hudson-Belk Co. . Many Bargains prepared for Meredith Girls each Saturday ★ $1 HOSE, 49c 45 gauge, full fashion, perfect qualUy Chiffon Hose whli black heels—Special Sa(urday tU- 49c pair. ★ HAND KNIT STYLED SWEATERS, $1.95 Sqiiiii'e, Turtle, Crew, and V neck styles. ★ SALE NEW BLOUSES, 64c Batiste, broadcloth, voile and silk poiig«e blouses thal usually sell for $1—-Saturday we offer them at 04c. ★ 2 DR. WEST TOOTH PASTE FOR 25c We are holding a BIG FEBRUARy SALE of Toilet Goods Satur day. One of the many bargains will be 2 tubes of 25c Dr. West Tooth Paste for 25c. ★ SPRING SUITS, $9.95 New Bedford Cord, Boucloe, and Mixed Tweed 2'piece Suits— Special at S9.95. ★ STRAW TURBANS, $1.95 Soft, close-fitting Spring Hats in the new shades, $1.95 A SURPRISE FOR YOU Saturday we are going to sell a half-ton of delicious Pecans at \ZVzc lb. We know ydu will want some.
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