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THE TWIG
September 23, 1933
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111 an ai'ticlc by Ilobert E. Rogers on the “Advantages of a
College Education” in the September issue of the Forum tlic fol
lowing transcript appeared:
“The average collegc boy and gii-1 nm}'—and often does—^leavc
College after four years, still the comparatively unlicked cub he
or siie entered it—without any thoi*ough training in mind or body,
in speech or manners, without any love of leai*ning for its own
sake or any mastery of one beloved object. . . .
“To most of these the really unusual cultural opportunities to
be found in any good college mean less than nothing. They read
only what they are forced to read. They are kept at their work
by a higli school system of attendance, daily quizzes, hour exams,
and finals. They have little op^jortunit}'^ even if they have the
capacity, to do thorough work in some difficult subject which
intorest.s them. They amass ‘credits,’ widely and shallowly over
an im])o.ssibly varied field. ]\Iost of them do not even learn to
write their own tongue comi)etently or to speak upon their feet
effectively—tile two gateways to success. Most of them on gradua
tion still talk like muckers, and think like their friends who slid
through l)igh school and got .jobs in chain store.s.”
Such statements—thanks to the academic and scholastic de
mands of ^Ici'cditli, we feel sui’e—can not be true of the average
grahiate from tliis institution. Xeverthcless, this view—which
seems to he a scnnewhat ])revalent one, if one iiiay judge from
present (hiv editorials—should stiniulute every collcirc student to
a greater sense of personal responsibility as to the outcome of his
college tcaining and to the realization that collegc work needs a
fine pni-])ose, ambition, and ideal back of it.
Atter all college is an individual matter. It is platitudinous,
l)iit none the less ti'ue that “We get out of it largely M'hat we put
into it.”
( ollege students can not be expected to evaluate and state the
s])irit of the times wiien they do not even read the daily news-
l)apers—let alone their attitule toward the study of the past, as
it has been revealed by the classical and histoi’ical Avriters of all
times.
.Ul freshmen, wlio ai'c interested in journalism, arc asked to
I'eport to the I'^ditor. I'iaeh year after ti'y-outs for this ])ubliea-
tion, two or more freshmen are elected to the staff.
Announcement
The students have been begging for more “Student Opinion” in
the Twic foi- a long time. 'J’his year’s staff is eager for the
students to have tliis opportiuiity. Conseiiuently, si)ace will be
allowed fi’oni now on for an Open l'’orum to which any student
may contribute—state any facts, offer any criticisms or com
mendations whicii slie thinks will accom[ilisli something by bei» ••
printed. All articles must be signed.
TRADITIONS OF EVEN
AND ODD CLASSES
Traditional How they All the life
of every Meredith girl! They date
back almost to the beginning of this
instltntion. Among the first was the
tradition of the croolc Inaugurated In
190G when it was given to the Senior
Class by the teacher of Dramatics,
Miss Caroline Bury Phelps. On class
day of that year it was presented to
the incoming Senior Class.
There are many rules and regula
tions governing the hiding and find
ing of this coveted article. The
seniors hide it and all year the juniors
looli for it. There are many mys
terious happenings around the cam-
pusj concerning the crook, especially
near the first of May. At this time
(Hie might look out of her window
at any hour of the night and see
lights flashing. There Is nothing to
fear for it Is only the juniors search
ing diligently for the crook. This
crook that has caused so much ex
citement and anxiety has only been
found twice in the history of Mere
dith—once in 1913 and again last
year. Only those who were here last
spring can know what a disturbance
this find caused.
Among the other traditions is Stunt
Night, sponsored each fall by tiie
Athletic Association. This creates
much class rivalry because of the
silver loving cup awarded to the win
ning class for a year’s possession. The
stunts are judged on the presentation,
originality and the ability of the class
to keep within the time limit. Every
class Is anxious to see its numerals en
graved on this cup. Society “Decision
Day” is a gala event each fall. Up
to this day the societies rush tiie
Freshmen. Everyone awaits the mo
ment when the new girls make this
great decision in their college life.
Another tradition that only occurs
once In the college life of a Meredith
girl is the presentation by the faculty
of ‘'Allcc In Wonderland.” What Cun
it Is to see the professors put away
their dignity and portray these amus
ing characters!
Perhapi! the most strongly felt is
the “Little Sister" tradition. At tha
lieglnnlng of each year the members of
the junior class adopt a “little sister”
from the frcahman class.
Not only arc the classes joined to
gether by slstcrships, hut also by the
“odd” and “Qven” traditions. The
classes bearing odd numerals are
known as the "Odd Classes.” They
keep up this tradition by singing the
mysterious song. “These Bones Going
To Rise Again” and having a rod devil
as a mascot. They also have rainbow
colors as the class colors. The symbol
of “odd spirit" i.s a black glove worn
on the left hand. Back in the “good
(lie day.H” of hazing a black gloved
finger pointed at a freshman made her
walk the “chalk line,” for she knew
she was on the "black list” and might
at any time be reproved for her con
duct.
The “Even” traditions are quite as
Intei’esting. They wear green stock
ings on Soph Day Oft, a day set aside
for the Sophomores on which they may
I’eei the importance of being upper
classmen. On tlie evening of Soph
Day OH the members of that class
entertain the sophomore classes of
State and Wake Forest In honor of
the painting of their numerals on the
water tank, The Even Classes put
May Day baskets on the doors of their
Big Sisters during thoir sophomore
year, and wlien they are seniors they
have a candlelight service at the foun
tain during commencement.
By Henrietta Castlebury.
Splinters From The Twig
As Meredith inclines so is The TiiHg
bent.
It’s an ill wind that blows from
the chemistry building.
A book In the hand is worth two in
the library.
A dumb biology student gathers no
moss.
"Early to bed and early to rise,” a
new Meredith student cries.
Spoiled things come to him who
waits.
Make hey-hey while the moon
shines.
Meredith keeps a dear school, but
fools will learn In no other.
A little neglect may breed mischief;
for want of an hour’s study an A
was lost; for want of an half-hour of
study a B was lost; and for want of
any study the student was lost.
Never leave going to town if you
can go today.
In class one would pay very dear
for a whistle.
Council members have big ears.
A word to most wives can never be
brought in.
(Constant chatter wears away many
an evening in tlie date parlor.
Drive thy car. Let not a back-seat
driver drive thee.
I’d walk a mile for a camel but I
sho’ would rather have a car.
Comparisons are odorous.
Look before leap year!
Spare the rod and spoil the hair
brush instead.
When the iron is hot, put water on
your finger before you try it.
Classes cut may not be mended.
A hard beginning makes you miser
able until the ending.
One head is better than none.
Halitosis is better than no breath
at all.
Freshmen can't be choosers.
Nothing ventured and you won’t be
called before the S. G. Council.
New brooms sweep clean, but your
room won't get clean without any at
all.
A penny for your thoughts—that’s
the sales tax.
A cat may look at a king and look
like him also.
Mad as March hair—and that sure
ly needs a lot of combing.
I know on which side my bread is
buttered—now bring on the bacon and
eggs.
Love me, love my ankle-socks.
You can't study your old English
lessons, and have your other lessons
up too.
This hitteth not the iron nail on
the head. It hit my thumb nail In
stead.
Brooks run on forever and I’m not
a brook.
Current Ideas on
The College Question
Senior Class President
Hides the Crook
I'ho 'I'WlCi wislios to cxttiiiil
s}'in|iii(liy (o 3rar(,'urct Shields
inenilior ol' llio Senior
Class, on liio Ivnlh of lior
broMicr on St|>lcmbcr 18.
In the past few years the liberal
arts collegc has suffered a loss of a
great deal of its former prestige. A
good many people are exin'essing the
opinion that the courses offered in the
ordinary college aren’t good enough to
justify Its existence.
Nowadays people are becoming more
and more Interested in earning their
daily bread. College graduates are
discovering that their education hasn't
enabled them to do anything. College
graduates are held in respect by people
who haven't been to college, but the
jobs seem to be given to people who
have spent the same time in acquiring
specific training. More and more high
school graduates are turning to the
professional colleges tor training which
will fit them for good jolis. A straight
-A.B. course in college may enable one
to appreciate life and to use his leisure
time more profitably, but an ability to
support oneself must come first.
A good many college graduates,
while they are grateful for their col
lege training express regret that it
could not fit them better for everyday
life.
Maiujaukt TirciiMAx.
PAI.ACE
The advent of what is descril)ed as
the season’s gayest, smartest, most
tuneful screen musical comedy. “Ladies
Must Love,” which i’eatures .June
Knight and Nell Hamilton is coming
to the Palace Theater, Monday and
Tuesday.
WELCOME STUDENTS!
WE INVITE YOU TO SPEND YOUR
RECREATION AT THE
PALACE
THEATRE
POUR GAY GIRLS GO GOLDDIOGTNGI
'XADIES MUST LOVE"
with
MARY . CARLISLE
(of "Oollogo Humor”)
SALLY O’NEIL - JUNE KNIGHT
Monday—Tiioadgy
LORETTA YOUNG
"SHE HAD fo SAY YES"
WoduQgday—Tluiraday
BIOHARD BARTHELMESS
"HEROES FOR SALE"
Friday—Saturday
PRICES: ■
MAT. 1 C- Night yn BAL. 1
AUSoats I^Corch. Klgbt I DC
On Wednesday, September 13, Kath
arine Davis, president of the senior
class, accomplished the momentous
feat of hiding the crook. Of course,
this year’s senior class has gone on
record for finding the crook for tho
first time in a good number of years.
Everybody remembers the wild con
test that went on last year in which
the crook was torn In pieces before
it was finally awarded to the juniors.
The seniors this year are quite con
fident that the juniors will never find
the crook, but the officers of the class
are strangely reserved of comment.
One person when persistently ques
tioned made the enthusiastic remark
that the crook was in a “right good
place." The president ot the class
lias gone so far as to promise an at
tack ot insanity it it is found.
Of course, there’s no iieed to ask the
juniors about what they're going to do.
The juniors invariably run true to
form and make wild promises of dis
covery whenever tho crook is men
tioned. Well, next spring will tell
Liie tale.
STATE
'‘Pilgrimage" is one of the finest films
of all time. It will be shown at the
State on Monilay, Tuesday and Wednes
day, and today stands high in the an
nals of screen achievement. Directed
i>y John Ford from the story by L A.
R. Wylie, it combines all the best
elements of drama, romance and
cinematic achievement.
THIS COUPON AND
25c
WILL ADMIT ANY MEREDITH
COLLEGE STUDENT
MATINEE OR NIGHT
TO THE
STATE
Monday—Tuesday—Wodnesday
On tlio Stage MatlikOD and Night
LUCIELLE SHOPS
ANNUAL TALL FASHION SHOW
Entlroly Dlfforont Manner
VAUDEVILLE ACTS INTERSPERSED
Special Maslc and Stage Settinga
ON THE SCREEN
"PILGRIMAGE"
A STORY OF MOTHER LOVB
Thursday—Friday—Saturday
WILL ROGERS
AS
"DR, BULL"
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