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THE TWIG
January 20, 1934
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Published Bl-iccekly as the Official Organ of the Student
Body of Meredith College
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“SO SEZ THE DAILY TAK HEl^L”
An artic'lc wjus |)ublisltc(l Thursday, .riimiixrv 11, 1934, in tlic
DnUtj Tur Heel entitled “IMiin Hunting at ^Vonicn’s Colleges Pi-o-
vidos Adventui-e and Konmnce,” with a sub-title as follows: Dat
ing systems at l*eacc, Greensboro, Meredith, and Queens found to
vary in ofticiency and efficacy; little privacy or freedom enjoyed
except in Chapel Hill.
The ai-ticle states: at ^leredith—there isn’t anyone to call the
g'irls when the dates arrive. Hence—they have what has been
labelled “the waiting line” which forms about 7:50 p.m. Thi.s
is really a game, and the point is, says me akinnm, “not to be
stood up.”
••A bus brings most of the chaps out to Meredith. When the
ticking, halting noises of the bus ai’e heard, the traggling line
lunges on to the porches to grab the date as he emerges from
the bus. Safely in hand (at Peace it has been delicatcly suggested
that thumbs arc enough to hold) female di'ags male into the j)ai'loi'
toward a lounge which is marked “Reserved” i>v a cons|>icuous sign.
In the Hi’st place, we may say that the autlior of this interesting
})iece has never ti-ied the system he describes, for his information
is most inaccurate, 'riio jjorches of Meredith arc nowhere near
where the bus stops. If the girls were going in foi- such a “catch
as catch can” game, why take a round about “follow the leader”
rouk' thrmigh the [larioi's. out on the })orch. back around the
front, and so to the bus? I-'.videnUy the poor boys aren’t intelli
gent enough to find the doors. J'ai- be it from us to allow a guest
to wiutder ai'ouiul in the night in search of an entrance! We
think, also, that the writer does us an in_justice by “the sti'aggling
line." If we formed such a line, it would not be straggling line.
What we do. we do whole heai'tedl v, at least.
iMirthermore. thei'e are girls emjdoyed by the dean in the chap
erone's [larlor every evening. Of eoui'se, if a boy is too shy to
ask, he mustn't (pmrrel al)out the treatment he gets.
We regi-et that oui- small [larlors make it necessary for the gii-ls
to choose the seats in ad\ance, but is it in good ta.ste foi- a guest to
criticize the limitation of his hostess’s home? Certainly it shows
forethought on the girl's part, and an interest in her guest’s com-
foi’t. '^riie author shows a good deal of (’om])laeeiicy by saying
that co-eds at the “HilT' can date and date. W’o woncler, I'low-
ever. it' the co-eds do date an! date. W’e fear that the co-ed might
not last long at the I'niversity: perhaps the dean wouldn’t l)c
interested in hei' date score? If she does date and date—what
a charming bunch of fellows those students nuist be!
]\i. :\i. r.
s'j’ri)i-:\^]'s 'I'o 'i'lii-; fron'I'
(Oti the N. S. !•'. A. Conference)
Dr. (ieorge i‘\ Zook, I'. S. Commissionei- of Education says,
“'riie time is ([uite proper for students to give gi'eatei’ considera
tion to pi'oblems aft'ectijig not only their own intei-ests but also
those of the nation and world. The National Student I’ederatioii
in aiding students to think moi’e deeply along these linos is ))cr-
forming a very useful and significant service.”
One of the new fiuu-tions of the organization is the development
of student opinion and leadership, 'i’he \. S. I*'. j\.’s annual report
ccHitains this statement: “'I'lie current trend of events demands
both sound thinking and ctnii'ageous leadership of which American
students can furnish a great portion. Youth, therefoi-e, should bo
called upon to assume its respon
sibility in the present action.
The National Student Federa
tion has already done much to
ward arousing students to a real
ization of their ])ublic duties, and
it will attempt to strengthen its
work in this respect in the coming
year.”
The five Meredith students,
who were |)riviloged to attend this
conference at Washington, D. C.
during the Christmas holidays,
realized more than ever before
the lack of interest that Meredith
students take in public affairs.
The campus is the logical train
ing ground for public life, and
if wo fail to acquaint ourselves
here with every day problems we
are failing to broaden our possi
bilities for usefulness as the fu
ture citizens of our nation.
It is the particular desire of
those vho attended tins year that
rc})resentatiyes from the other
organization as well as the stu
dent council may go to the con
ference next year at Boston. The
discussion groups are not only
concerned with student govern
ment activities, but they are also
for the ])ur])oso of giving stu
dents advice in solving' all kinds
O
of local proi)lems, as well as in
giving them a chance for ])artici-
pation in public affairs.
~S. E. V.
N.S.F.A. Meeting Reported
By Student Delegotes
In a talk to the student body in
chap'el Wednesday, January 10, Vir
ginia Garnett, president of the S. G.,
gave the liighli.uhts of the Ninth An
nual Convention of the National Stu
dent FedcM'ation of America held in
Waaliingtou, D. C., December 27-31,
and reported it as being one of the
mttst enjoyable and worth while con
ventions she had ever attended. “It
enaliled me," she said, “to see just
what other students are interested in
and what their opinions are on the
different present-day problems, and it
amazed me to hear the way In which
nuiny of them discussed international
alfnirs.”
Virsinia was one of the official dele
gates sent from Meredith to tlie con
vention. Others attendiUB were; Sarah
]]liiiabet]i Vernon, Elizal)eth Poplin.
Loretta Nichols, and Christine Adams.
Sarah Elizabeth also gave a short talk
on some of her Impressions of the con-
veution and the c-ity of Waslilngton.
Doth she and Virginia urged all tho
students who can to attend next year’s
convention, which is to be held in
Boston.
John A. Lang, who was president of
the N, S. r. A. during tlie past year,
was re-elected,
Juniors Are Victorious in
Octagon Coupon Contest
The Octagon soap coupon contest
waged between the classes has now
drawn to a close. Tlie junioi’s came out
victorious with 2,.'?47 coupons. Their
“little sisters.” the freshmen, were sec
ond with 1,675. The sophs were third
in the race and the seniors last. The
total from the classes was G,880 cou
pons. From other sources, alumnae
and friends, came 8,120 coupons, making
the grand total in the shipment 15,000.
Every one Is now looking forward
with curiosity for the reward to be
given to the juniors.
The money received from these cou
pons is used for three worthy purposes:
athletic eciuipment, student loan fund,
and tho college debt.
Correct Behavior During Exams
At the beginning of the week for
exams every one should walk around
with a doleful air. If you smile once
this is an indication that you are not
taking your examinations seriously.
Be sure not to skip, hop or run about
ou the campus: walk vei-y slowly and
appear thoughtful, to impress the fac
ulty about what a hardship they are
Imposing upon you.
When you go to meals on the eve
of your exams, be sure to talk of nothing
but the coming event—say how terrible
you know they are going to bo and
be sure to repeat “I don't know a thing”
in an anguished tone over and over to
Impress everybody that you aren’t a
book worm. When you have taken every
body’s appetite, then you yourself can
begin to eat.
Your behavior during the examina
tion itself should be even more studied.
You must attempt to sneak in your
notebook of facts that you have accu
mulated all the year—the huger the
book the better to sneak in, my dear,
we are going on the assumption which
a great many pupils seem to have—
that the teacher is Ijlind. Don’t fail
to have the pages of your notbook
equipped with alphabetical indenta
tions so that you can easily find the
answer as soon as the questions go up on
the board. If you can’t find the answer
in your notebook borrow your neigh
bor’s, if you still can't find anything
to write down, converse with your
neighbor in loud tones so you can dis
turb the rest of the class enough for
them to answer your questions. If that
fails, raise your hand and tell the in
structor that you can't And the answer
to her questions and yon think the
test is unfair. Demerits always look
well on recommendations when you
graduate.
When you leave the exam, declare In
raucous tones that the entire test was
terrible and be sure to say that you
know you failed absolutely—that you
couldn’t have made a thing on it.
Then when you come back to re
ceive your grades and you find a B or
a C don’t fail to fly into a violent rage
and say that you should've received an
A—the ole teacher just didn’t grade
fairly and you'll tell her so.
AT THE THEATRES
irnyiior niiil Htixfer Tcauicd In “I’lMldj”
Warner Baxter is co-starred with
Janet Gaynor In “Paddy, tlie Next Best
Thing,” the Pox picture that plays
Monday, 29th, and Tuesday, 30th, at the
Wake Theatre. This is the first time
in two years Uiat the popular stars
have been teamed, the last previous oc
casion being “Daddy Long Legs.”
Miss Gaynor, who has just completed
“Adorable,” with Henry Garat as her
starring partner, has the title role in
“Paddy,” and Baxter will play the part
of Lawrence Blake. Janet’s role is
said to be in striking contrast with
anything she has played. Her dialogue
will have a flavor of Irish dialect.
"Dancing Lady,” which is showing
at the State again today and Saturday,
is bound to skyrocket Joan Crawford
and Clark Gable to new heights. Their
success together in ‘‘Possessed" will
seem insignificant compared to their
triumph in their latest effort.
Here is a picture -with spectable and
sptiiiidor never before attempted and
that goes for all film musicals hereto
fore. “Dancing Lady” is not just an
other picture. It is the screen's crown
ing achievement in the production of
elaborate musical extravaganzas,
Another of the Walt Disney all color
cartoons, “Santa’s Workshop,” a Screen
Souvenir and News complete this pro-
this program.
The State Theatre will present on
the stage Monday, Ttiosday and Wednes
day Van Arnani’s Minstrels, a well
known minstrel show but with an en
tirely new routine, new songs, new
jokes, new comedy, new faces, new scen
ery and an all new wardrobe.
Mr. Van Arnam has always presented
high grade vaudeville acts that are of
recognized metropolitan prestige and
success and his aim is to present high
grade modern minstrelsy good enough
to win hosts of patrons wherever he
goes.
The show this year is made up of the
following acts: “ArdelT’ on the silver
rings, a sensational novelty act with
a marvelous sensational finish; "Mickey
Arnold,” the apostle of mirth, who
will drive your cares away besides
showing you some of the world’s best
wooden shoe dancing: “The University
Five,” who are real harmony singers
that sing songs from grand opera to
the l)arber shop chords; "The Palace
Trio,” Syner Brothers and Roberts,
without a doubt the fastest dancing act
you have ever seen, and whose wonder
ful military dance is a classic. As a
special feature this year. Mr. Van
Arnam is carrying the world’s cham
pion “Charleston” and “nJack Bottom”
dancer, who is but 17 years old, and
who last year won the “Keith” medal.
His name is Jimmie Leamy.
There will be a street parade and
evei'ything that goes with a regular
minstrel show and this is all In addi
tion to the regular picture program.
The feature picture is John Barrymore
in “Counsellor at Law." the story of the
greatest criminal lawyer who ever tried
a case in the Nev/ York City courts.
January 21 Commemorates Birth
of Notable Southern General
Ky ilLIXAlU
Thomas Jonathan, _or “Stonewall,”
Jackson, whose hundred and tenth an
niversary will be observed January 21,
was a truly remarkable nmn. Left a
penniless orphan when a l)oy, he had
to struggle against terrlllc odds to
secure the education and position he
finally gained. He sliowed, not once
but many times, that he was the “stuff
of which heroes are made,” He was
eighteen when he learned of a vacancy
from his district to West Point. Apply
ing to his Congressman, he made such
a favorable Impression that he secured
the appointment. Although not well
prepared, he had such determination
and industry that he finished West
Point, number 17 in a notable class.
It was at the first Battle of Bull Run
that General Jackson acquired his nick
name. The Confederate ranks had been
vTIIArSTlX ^
thrown into confusion by a sudden Fed
eral attack. General Leo cried in en
couragement: “Look, there is Jack
son standing like a stone wall.
Rally behind the Virginians." This ap
pellation attached to his name proved
appropriate throughout his two years of
fighting.
In 1SG;{ General Jackson received the
wound which necessitated the ampu
tation of his arm. Soon afterward he
died of pneumonia. The Soutiiern lead
ers were grieved immeasurably. This,
man, who had suffered only one defeat
in his career, had been a capable leader
of his soldiers. He was admired not
only because of liis knowledge of mili
tary tactics, but also because of his
deep religiousness and Integrity, quali
ties which were apparent to all who
knew him.