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PAGE TWO THE TWIG February 29, 1936 T( PicbUshed Biweekly as the Official Oi'oan of the Student Body of Meredith College PAU1.IN0 Editor Katherine Shufoiid Associate Editor Mary Port Cabboll BttsJness Manager Isabel Ross Assistant Business Manager Kate Muxs Soites Assistant Business Manager Martha Mbssbnobr Managing Editor Fraroes Pittman Managing Editor Mart Johnson MacMillan Managing Editor Blizabetth Bullard Typist Catherinb Johnson Typist HBI.BN Hilliard Art Editor Kate Covington Ethex Knott Adelaidb Harris Grace Bettts Reporters Mary Fay MoMillan Chablottb Wester Lillian Poe Ella Frances Tatum Dorothy Lowdermii-k Entered as second-class matter October 11, 1923, at Postofflce at Raleigh, N. C., under Act of March 3, 1879. Acceptaace for mailing at special rate of postage provided for in Section 1103, Act of October 3, 1917. authorized October 11, 1923. Subscription Price _|1.60 Exchanges The other day Dr. Sledcl was walk ing in one o£ the sloppy ruts (Imown to you as campus walks), ami a stu dent approached him and cautioned him as to the danger of the rut. Dr. Sledcl told him; “If Dante were alive he would put these walks In hell.”— Old Gold and Black. “The Scholastic” tells the sad case of the English prof who received a theme without punctuation marks, and died trying to hold his breath until the last page,—Go«c/ter College Week ly. A book entitled “Man, the Master," has been published recently. Fiction, of course.—Crow's Nest. THE STUDENT AND THE ATHLETIC PROGRAM It’s a foible of luiman nature to M'ant more than you Imvo, how ever imicli or little that ma}' be. And it’s likewise a common failing to announce in no uncertain terms those wants to the world at large. The Meredith student body is no exception. It lias done, we be lieve, perhaps more than its sltare of what is popularly known as “griping” about this and tliat—and in particular about the atliletic proi^ram and the athletic equipment. And in no other field of student activities has the administration—for the last two years, at least— been more generous. Let us 2)roceed to enumerate our blessings. Last year a director of rccreation and athletics, as able in her field as any other member of t)ie faculty, was employed. Siie labors unceasingly, but it must be pretty discouraging work. Perhaps twenty-five per cent of the students respond to her efforts to interest tliem in some phase of atliletics. Her work has made it possible for tiie ^Meredith girl to ride horseback, play golf, and receive individual insti-uction in tennis. These are all “one-glrl-.sports”—she can participate in any numl)er of group activities, such as basketball and hockey. And it would be interesting to know just how many students know that the A. A. has provided a cabin within hiking distance for the sole purpose of giving the students a place to go for picnics, weiiicr roasts, and like rccreation. Anyway—nobody takes advantage of it. In view of this survey, tiien, it would seem that !Meredith has as well-rounded athletic program as anv girls’ school—with the ex ception, perha))s of swimming, and facilities fir that will doubtless he available in the near future. It a})pears, then, that this increase in athletic opportunities would bring a pro])ortionate decrease in criticism on the ])arfc of the student body. But such has not been the ca'c. l’erha])S it’s just habit, but the majority of the students go on lilandlv ignoring the opportuiiities that simply scream to be taken advantage of, and comjjlain that there's nothing to do and that the A. -\.'s Iving down on the job. Such an attitude indicates no failure on the ])fu-t of that organization, nor on the pai't of the adminis tration. but merelv the lack of energy and the complaining nature of the student. 'riieri.' i.v an utmsuallv acti\e athletic board this year. J'V’W chances liavi.’ been missed to add ti an already full play ])rogi'Hm foi' -Vll tliat is necdefl ]iow is Die cooperation of the student body—and it doesn't get it. 'J.’he tendency is to take it all out in talking and in feeling injured because “there's nothing to do ai'ound this idace hut study.” Oft rci;eatrd phrase—and what a silly one! hivei-y Meredith gij'l has a chance to j)articipate In several of teji or fifteen sj)orts, ranging from ]>ing-pong if) basketball, and it's liei’ own fault if she doesn’t take advantage of them ! K. W. S. A lUlOKlvV JU'X’OUI) On Tuesday night, February flo, the senioi-s k)st their first basket ball game, having maintained a pei-fect i-ecord for three consecutive years. The record is one of which the senioivs might justly be proud. Not only have the members of the team been good playei-s, but they have also proved themselves good “s])orts” as well. The senior ijasketball team has won for itself the re]>utation of fighting for fair |)la_y and a good game. Tlie class has shown real sportsmanship oven ill losing to the sophomore team. Congratulations, senior team ! A Harvard zoologist risked his life to enter his burning home the other day. He Avas after a set of corrected exam papers. It was at an Inter-colIeglate basket ball game. After the last whistle, a rooter for the losers strolled up to the referee. “Well, where's your dog?" “Dog? I have no dog.” “Well, you're the first blind man I ever saw without one.” And strolled off.—lVac?t Tower. COURT DECLARES MEREDITH BLAMELESS IN SILVER CASE (Continued from page one) medical and hospital attention, this being done as? a matter of sympathy and without any admission of any legal liability whatsoever to tho plain tiff. That snch fund will not be paid to the plaintiff inUil she has attained tho age of twenty-one years and has executed a full release of any and all claims on account of the injuries suf- leretl by hor. The court finds and ad judges that she will be 21 years of age on the 15th day of February, 1936. •1. That this disposition of the claim and action of the plaintiff is lor her liest interest and is thoroughly known to and approved by the Court. 5, That W. M. Silver, the father of the plaintiff, Lois Sallie Silver, has volunlarily come into court and made himsolf a party lo this action in his own right, and that it is considered and adjudged that there is no liability to him on the part of the defendant and that he shall not recover anything ou account of the injuries sullered by his daiigliter, Lois Sallie Silver, or the expenses incident thereto, and that by this judgment he is barred and estopped to assort any claims in connection therewith. HEREUPON it is further consid ered, ordered, adjudged and decreed by the Court that tho Plalntilll, Lois Sallie Silver, By Her Next Friend, \V. M. Silver, is not entitled to re cover, and shall not recover, anything whatsoever of the defendant Meredith College, and that the defendant Mere dith College go hence without day, and ttiat this action be dismissed. A legal precedent was set in the decision that charitable corporations are not responsible for the negligence, if there should be such, of its em ployees, and that none of its funds or properties would be subject to sale under execution. It was In endeavor ing to reach a conclusion upon this matter that the counsel for both sides occupied themselves at the opening of the case. Tho early settlement pre cluded the calling of the witnesses. SPRIN Bit HELEN HILLIARD r Dissertation On Oyster Shells By KATE COVINGTOS The modern Idea of roughing it is to do without a heater in the limou sine.—Akron lieaeoii-Journal. I had a cold but Mary Johnson thought it was love and suggested we go out and Nvalk it off. By using all our natural resources as well as hon est application, we got as far as the grove and sat down on one of those white stone benches that make you feel like an obituary. A nineteen thirty Essex lumbered up the driveway on all fours. “From here,” said niy Mary, “we can view humanity as it stalks abi'oad.” “A real picture of the present. Life, that is," I continued for her, M’atch- ing the Essex make a right ‘ angle swerve in trying to avoid some of the road. “For example, just passing us now is au old alumni and her enveloping action. She has come back to show the family her dear Alma Mater, and to instill ambition into the hearts of tile multitude.” Mary Johnson eyed tho back of the Essex as it I'oundod the curve in front. “He,” I added, "is a real estate agent. Ho just beat Smith on a deal that gave Atkinson the old Caulder place and . . “And wifie has a new fur coat. Seal, mind you. And dish-water hands.” “ 'The old school has certainly changed,' she's c]uoUiin', 'and Daddy, did you forget to turn off Uie cab bage'?” I said in a high tone, with a nervous twitter. “ 'Wait a minute, George, does my hat look all right? Tell me the truth now? I wouldn’t have them to think . . Mary Johnson was say ing, when another car crackled up, and her attention changed. “A bald headed man, as I do live and breathe,” she said. “And look at her. She’s sorta plum colored,” I continued indicating tho person on his right. “Little brother on the back seat with the dog. He doesn’t want to see sister anyway. She w'as home Christ mas. Why did he have to come? 'Mother, kin I stay in the car? Kin I, Mother’?” finished Mary Johnson. ‘‘Boy, watch this!” A big anonymous vehicle was doing deep knee bends among the oyster shells. It contained an assorted group who seemed to have a new' outlook on life from the minute they passed the gates. Entirely new'. . “Sunday school picnic.” Said Mary Johnson dismally. "Maybe It’s a band of temperamental marathon walkers refreshing their memory,” I suggested with a crick In my neck. A big spiudley Overland grumbled along as it came up, and the man who looked as though he had one Intent drove it busily. “He has come to get Susie Jane . . .” I began, but was interrupted. “Who has an afternoon class on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Chemistry lab. I'd say.” Mary John- son murmured, but I stood her down that it was History. Somehow he fa vored the Battle Hymn of the Reimh- lie, though it may have been Colnm- hii/t, the Gem of the Ocean. A dry cleaning truck came bounc ing up by the regular bus. “Go get ’em, Kentucky Belle!” screeched Mary Johnson. Together we were the appreciative spectators. “That boy on the bus looks like a Heaven sent message to Mohammed,” said Mary Johnson. "Which one?" I asked. "The one sitting by Love’s Little Gift of Roses,” she infornied me quiet ly. “Oh, yes,” I answered, "he does." "This,” said my sweet companion, “is Nature’s Masterpiece,” An anemic looking Ford, painted in gray streaks with a peculiar reddish green cast, and a noticeable lack of doors, hood, and other accessories, trickled merrily along. "Maybe,” I suRgestod. “it’s a presi dential campaign.'' “Lincoln's GclliJ.'ihHyfi Address? No.” She shook hor tresses, and looked more closely. "Perhaps,” I tried again, “it's the shortest distance between two points.” “No doubt.” She answered wryly (but with subtle glamour.) The concoction (for concoction It was) sprinted along. It w'as drawing nearer. “It seems full of compassion,” I (luoth. “Naw, I believe it's Aristotle’s Theory oC Tragedy,” objected Mary Johnson, sympathetically. Suddenly there was a loud sound of putting on hydrophobiac brakes. “Hello, ole thing! Youse gal, how dy!” boomed a gangley creature with petunia hair. "Friend of yours?” asked Mary Johnson slyly, as I stood up. Glamouring hesitatingly-over to the contortion, I whispered miserably, “Oh, Lawd, It's Google ... at the beach . . . last July." "Yeah, summer romance. I know,” Mary Johnson said blithely, while I smiled alluringly and greeted Goo- gie, . . .
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