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April 15-18 Spring- Vacation Patronize Our Advertisers "CE, m M%y I ^ Is) ^IM^'72'J fe. Ijgj ^ Published Biweekly as the Official Organ of the Student Body of Meredith College Volume XVII MEREDITH COLLEGE, RALEIGH, N. C., APRIL 9, 1938 Number 9 SENIORS RECEIVE RECOGNITION BY HONO^OCIETY Silver Shield Taps Wester and Tatum For Membership DR. E. R. GROVES OF CAROLINA SPEAKS Mr. and Mrs. Groves Address Students on the Subject of Marriage; Mr. Groves Was First to Initiate Marriage Course in College Curricu lum. Charlotte Wester of Hen derson and Frances Tatum of Fayetteville were tapped for membership in the Silver Shield during the chapel pro gram, Thursday, April 7th. They are the last members to be chosen from the senior class by- the honorary leader ship society, which was organ ized in 1936. The main pur pose of the society is to give recognition to those who make the greatest contributions to the school, while scholarship is also one of the factors con sidered. Dr. Ernest R. Groves of the Unl- Teralty of North Carolina addresa- ed the student hody on the subject of marriage last week, at the invi tation of the Silver Shield honor ary socfety. Mrs. Groves waa his co-speaker. Dr. Groves, professor Of sociology at the University, Is first to teach a course in marriage In a college In the United States, Proseat members of the society are: Margaret O'Brien of Ashe ville, president: Mlrvlne Garrett, Greensboro; Anne Poteat, Chester, Pa.;- Kate Mills Suiter, Scotland ,>feck: .Innfi Fay Sewell. Seffner, Pla., arid Harriet Rose, Wades- boro. Mildred Ann Critcher of Lextngton and Barbara Behrman of Greensboro were received Into the society as associate members from tlie Junior class during the fall semester. NEWSDRAMA ON SLUM_PROBLEM Acclaimed as New Ed ucation Force by Critics . . one-thtrd of a nation . . a documented and . dramatic at tack upon the houslns problem pro* ducGd os Us nfth Living Newspaper by the WPA Federal Theatre Proj est in New York City, Is being ac claimed by students and teachers as a powerful new educational force. For decades sociologists liave been warning America of the evil elfecta of bad housing upon the millions who inhabit the slums of town and country. The slum has been called the pest-house lu which a thousand dangers Incubate to spread throughout the national life. Sium-dwellers themselves know the conditions of their bomellfe, but few o( them have known the his tory of slums, their causes and how jto eradicate them. Nos- have the more fortunate known this. In . . one-third of a nation . .the Federal Theatre cuts through the darkness of Ignorance with a glar ing spotlight and brings Into sharp —Continued on page 2. GIVE CONCERT The Raleigh String Quartet, pictured above, appeared in a concert here last week. Reading from left to right, they are; Edgar H. Alden, first violinist; Mrs. Alder, second violinist; Misa'Katherlne Elde. 'cellist, and C. K. Kutschinslcl, viola. CHOIRS TO GIVE ORAM SOON Soloists Include John E. Toms and Hubert Poteat IRC OFFICERS CHOSEN AT RECENT MEETING I^aiicos Siiinniorlln was olcct* 0(1 prcsltloiit of tlio lnt«i-nn* tlonol RoiMlons Olub (or tlio new yvni- and >Lry Gavin ns eoorotiiry. Pluns havo boon iiiodo for tho club to ntoot wltJi tho Stntosutep Olub of Wiiko Forost 111 (lie neitr future. ReportH on ivoinoii wha liold . lilgh iwaltloiiH In tbo Federal governnient woro ^ivon at tl>o rocont meetine of ilio Bl.iident liCatfuo of Women Voters by Bmmn Doris MnltAla, IJlllan Poe, Evelyn MllU. Miiry Martini and Cora Bums.. Tlie oratorio, “The Holy City," by A. R. Gaul, will be presented by the Meredlth'Wake Forest choir on Sunday afternoon, April 24, and again tlie next Sunday, May 1. On one Sunday the concert will be given in the Meredith auditorium, the other at Walce Forest. This is the annual spring concert of the choir, which is composed of tho Meredith College choir and the Wake Forest glee club. The groups have been practicing together at Meredith under the direction of Dr. Harry Cooper, head of the Mere dith College department of music, and Mr. Lynjan Seymour of Dur ham, conductor of the Wake Forest glee club, They will be accompanied by an orchestra composed oC musicians from Raleigh and vicinity. The soloists will bo Miss Ragna Otter- scn of Meredith, soprano; Miss Ethel Rowland of Meredith, con tralto; Dr, Hubert Poteat of Wake Forest, baritone; and Mr. John B. Toms of Chapel Hill, tenor, Mr. Toms sang the tenor in “The Eli jah,” by Mendelssohn, which was given bore last year. The choir’s presentation of “The Elijah" was received enthusiasti cally by a large audience. "The Holy City.” a particularly appeal ing and beautiful oratorio, should be of oven greater interest to music-lovers. ’Cellist Is Presented On Popular Radio Program Miss Katherine Bide was pre sented on the "Moments with the Masters" program over WPTP on Tuesday night, March 28. The pro gram consisted of familiar music by well-known composers and was skillfully presented by Miss Elde. The pi-ogram consisted of: Chanson and Pavane Louis XIII Krelsler Prayer Bloch Piece en Forme de Habanera..Ravel The Bee Schubsrt CONCERT AT MEREDITH BY STRING QUARTET C. D. Kutschinski, Katherine Elde, Dorothy and Edgar Alden Broadcast Weekly The Raleigh String Quartet, con sisting of Edgar AUlen, llrst violin: Dorothy Alden, second violin; C, D. Kutschinski, viola; and Kather ine Bide, violoncello, gave a recital In the Meredith College auditorium Sunday afternoon. April 3, at four o'clock. Mr. Alden and Miss Elde are both on the Meredith faculty. Mrs. Alden teaches at Peace and St Mary's. And Major Kutschinski teaches at State College. Tho program Sunday consisted of: Quartet in D Major, Op. 76. No. 5 Haydn Allegretto—Allegro Largo Mlnuetto—Allegro Flnole—Presto. Passacoglla In C Minor Bach (Arranged for Strings by Fred erick Stanley Smith). Night Bloch Fugue for String Quartet Edgar Allen Quartet In F Major (American), Dvorak Allegro ma non troppo Lento Molto vivace Finale—Vivace ma non troppo. On their regular weekly recital over W. P. T. F. last Thursday night, March 30, the quartet played: Minuet Boccherini Lento from American Quartet Dvorak Fugue Edgar Alden The Raleigh String Quartet has given many progrnras In this part of the State and has become very popular throughout the entire sec tion. NOTICE If you nro interested in oitlicr business or rc[>oi'toi'iiil work on tho “Twi(i" stAff, pleiiso notify tho editor as soon as possible. Pushing, Holding, Features In Annual Senior-Faculty Clash The ann,uol senlor-faculty bosket- ball game was held Wednesday Qight, March 30, sponsored by tiie B. S. U., with tho seniors winning by a narj'ow margin of 21 to 8. •String 'em Alden and his Jin gling Symbols" started tho game off right by playing a rousing march under the direction of Emily Bethuno, A number of the students gave good Impersonations of Miss Bthel English, Miss Ethel Row land, Mrs. Lillian Parker Wallace, Dr. Mary Lynch Johnson, Dr. Julio Harris, Miss Margaret Forgeus, Miss Mary Yarborough, Miss Alice Keith, Miss Sallle B, Marks. Miss Anna May Baker, Miss Frances Bailey, and Miss Annie White. To encourage the faculty and senior players, "Sunshine” Henderson led the cheers for the seniors and "Lovey-Dov" Covington led the cheers for the faculty. This was Indeed a spectacular game. Pushing, holding, hocking, dribbling, and running were al lowed by Referee “Period” Willson. The seoiors took suoh revenge on the faculty that Dr. "Heal-om- Quick” Bailey and Nurse “Ald-em- First” Grimmer had to bo called to the aid of the Injured faculty. The hand, composed of Emily Bethune. Prof. Edgar H, -Alden, Mrs. Vera Marsh, Dean J. G. Boom- hour. Miss Anna M. Baker. Miss Mary Frances Welch, and Miss Alice ICelth played between the halves while ''hot dogs" and drinks were sold. Members of the winning senior team were Margaret Seymour, Har riet Rose. Wllba Mills, Dot Hay wood. Dot Foster, Iris Massey, Eleanor Rodwell, and Irene Dixon, Members of the faculty team were "Slanky" Bliason, "Caesar" Little. “Wise Guy'* English, "Lily Fair" McMIlllan, "Sureshot,” Ad- kerson. and “Hurricane” Johnso^. Tho "Rougli and Ready" faculty substitutes were '‘Never Miss" KicU- line, "Seo'em" Dawkins, "Rlng’em" Moi'gan, "Magpl” Byrd, ‘‘Shorty’’ Ottersen and ‘'Little Red” Rose. This was the first defeat of the faculty team lor over twelve months. j MISS COVINGTON IN GRADUATING PIANO RECITAL Pupil of Miss Craw ford Plays Selections From Several Well- Known Compo'sers on Fri(iay Evening, 8th of April. Katherine E. Covington gave her graduating piano recital last night in the college auditorium at elght- fltteen o'clocft. Miss Covington Is a pupil of Miss May Crawford. Her program was as follows: Sonata, David and Goliath..Kuhnan 1. The stamping and challenging of Goliath. • II. The terror and trembling of the Iraelltes. III. The courage and confidence of David. IV. The contest between David and Goliath. V. The flght of the Philistines, VI. The rejoicing o£ the Israel ites. VII. Tho praise of David. VIII. The general joy. Nocturne. F. Major, Op. 15, No. 1 Chopin Polonaise, E Flat Minor, Op, 2G, No, 2 Chopin Novelette. E Major, Op 21 Schumann Hungarian Dance, No. 6 ....Brahms Une Barque Sur I’Ocean Ravel Concerto, Q Minor Saint Saena Presto (Orchestral accompaniment on a second piano by Miss May Craw ford.) Ushers tor the recital were Miss Betty Claire Jennings of Thomas- ville, Miss Mary Leigh Parnell, Miss Virginia Penny, Miss Mar garet Grayson, Miss Betty Elliott, Miss Sara Cole, and Miss Evelyn Britt o£ Meredith. A reception was held In the Blue Parlor after the recital. STAR OF SCREEN, AIR AND OPERA TO APPjAR HERE Grace Moore Makes First Appearance In Carolina CONCERT GIVEN IN THE MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM Grace Mooro, noted opera, con cert, radio and screen star. Is scheduled to make her first per sonal appearance in Raleigh, Fri day evening, April 22. In Memorial Auditorium. With her will be tho brilliant young violinist, Samuel Carmel, ond the conductor of tho Chicago Opera Company, Isaac Van Orove, musical conductor In Miss Moore’s last picture, ‘Til Take Romance," will accompany at the Plano, The program here will be Miss Moore’s only appearance in North Carolina this season. Among se lections she will offer are the air ”11 est doux, 11 est bon” from Massenet's "Herodlade.” the “Air do Lla" from Debussy's '‘L’enfant prodlgue"; Bizet's “Bolero" from "Oai'nien”; Debussy’s "La mort des amants"; ‘'Walta” by Arensky-Ko- shetz; and "Les Fllles do Cadiz” of Delibes. A group of lighter selections will Include ‘'Indian Love Song,” Del ius; "Who'll Buy My Lavender,” German; "The Little Dancers,'’ Hageman; “My Curly-Headed Baby,” Cultsam; and "Serenade," Carpenter. The ‘'Un bel dl” air from Pua- clnl's "Madame Butterfly” will con clude Miss Moore’s renditions. Mr, Carmors violin selections will include Lalo's andante from Symphonle Espagnole; Krelsler's arrangement of Mozart’s Rondo in G and of De Falla's B. Danse Es> pagnole; and the andante and al legro movements from M e n d el ssohn's Concerto In E Minor. "Favorite singing star of royalty aUd rulers, she has been presented to six kings and five presidents, has been honored by twelve com mand performances and decorated by fqur nations. —Continued on page 3. Alta Critcher Electeid President Athletic Association; Editors Of Three Publications Chosen New Student Officers Are Gerry Tuttle, Mary Jane Lindley, Minetta Bartlett and Nancy Brewer; House Presidents Chosen. Geraldine Tuttle of Winston- Salem was voted president of the Astrotekton Literary So ciety for the new year as a meeting of the entire student body April 5. She was one of three nominees for the posi tion, the others being Anna Lee Johnson of Apex and Vir ginia Vaughan of Washington. Mary Jane Lindley, present business manager of THE Twig, also of Winston-Salem, was uncontested for presi dency of the Philaretian Lit erary Society. The ofllces of secretary and treasurer of the student govern ment are customarily held by members of the Junior class, Min etta Bartlett, Kinston, and Nancy Brewer, Wake Forest, respective ly, were elected to fill these posi tions. The student body unanimously accepted the nominations of the nominating committee for busi ness managers of the college year book, the Oah Leaves, and the newspaper; the nominations were Kathleen Jackson of Elizabeth City for the annual and Carolyn Critcher of Lexington for the Twio. Student council members which were chosen for the year 1938-39 inr.Iiirted Betty Lyon, president of Jones Hall; Helen Garvey, presi dent of Falrcloth Hall, and Doris DeVauit, president of Strlngfleld Hall. The following members of the B. S. U. Council were chosen: Ella Eddins, third vice president; Mary Lee Ernest, B. T. U. direc tor, and Margaret Loe Liles, Sun day School director. Brief Review of French Cuisine By Major Vivier The French department, which has the honor of being a member of the Alliance Francalso since 1927, presented an unusual and de lightful program Tuesday evening, March 22. Major Max Vlvlor. sol dier, artist, author, and lecturer, came as a representative of the Alliance Francaise. Ho spoke on the humorous subject, "Mangealton en France—et comment?” giving a brief review of the famous French cuisine from the Middle Ages down to the present time. To the group who talked with him after the lec ture he gave several recipes of well-known French dishes. This program, the first of Its kind held at Meredith for several years, was well received, and the students who heord It ore all very anxious to have at least one such lecture each year. PHISWINBANNER FOR FIRST TIME IN THR^YEARS “Hearts To Mend” Is Title of Winning One-act Play IRISH COMEDY GIVEN BY FRESHMEN PLAYERS The Phllarltlan Literary Society won the traditional banner given to the Literary Society presenting the best one-act play. The title of the winning play was "Hearts to Mend,” a sequel to the play "Maker of Dreams,’’ given by the Astro tekton Literary Society. This is the first time In three years that the "Phia” have won the banner. Carolyn Parker of Florence. South Carolina, president of the organization, was presented the prize. The memiwrs of the cast Included: Pierrette, Anne Long Brodsher of Roxboro; Pierrot, Dorothy Hnywood of Candor; and "TIns-to-Mend” Man, Betty Billot of Detroit, MIcb. Judges for the contest were: Miss Jane Beatty, Miss Anne Rid dick, and Mr. W. K. Wynn. The freshmen group presented a one-act Irish comedy, "Spreading tiie News.” Miss Frances Bailey, new supervisor of tho dramatic department, directed the plays. They were presented under the auspices of the Little Theatre. Tho cast of the Astro play consisted of: Pierrette, Gerry Tuttle; Pierrot. Rebecca Vaughon; “Maker of Dreams,” Kathleen Jackson. Juniors Entertain Seniors April 9th At Annual Banquet On Saturday night, April 9, the junior class will entertain the senior class at the annual Junior- Senior Banquet In the dining hall. Members of the freshman class will furnish the program, supplemented by Bill Vanden Dries’ Orchestra, which will also accompany Mayes Behrnmn, the baritone who so fas cinated the audience of the banquet given by the closs of ‘38. Com mittee chals'men are as follows: Decoration, Gerry Tuttle; food, Margaret Flsbol; tables and ar rangement. Mary Gavin and Mary Herring; entertainment. Dot Will son and Virginia Vaughan; pro gram, Theresa Wall. Faculty guests are Dr. and Mrs. Charles E. Brewer, Dean and Mrs. J. Gregory Boom- hour, Miss Anna M. Baker, Miss Vera T. Mai'sh, Miss May Crawford, Miss Edna Frances Dawkins. Miss Maude Clay Little, and Miss Norma Rose. Barber Biology Club Discusses Current Scientific Topics Current Investigations and ex periments being made in the scien tific world were the topics discussed In the recent meeting of the Barber Biology Club. Nancy Brewer gave an Interest ing discussion on "Protection for the Public.” She brought out tho fact that there Is an urgent need ot a change In the Food and Drug Act ot 1900, No oITorts were made by this law to bring any form of advertising under control except the labels used on products. The label has to be truthful. This be ing tho only requirement the nmnu- faoturer can present false state, ments on pamphlets, in booklets and on the radio. They risk no penalty under the present Food and Drug Law. The general public Is not informed about this fact and very often there are harmful results. Mony cases were cited In the discussion which showed how necessary it Is for a revision In fhe law. The next topic, given by Mary Frances Futrell, was on the'"Era of Vitamins," Vitamin K which Is a product ot fish moat. Is now bolng used In treatments of yellow Jaundice. The new treatment docs not promote the Ilow ot bile which Is tho main feature ot jaundice, but it helps in control ot bleeding, which Is a very dangerous feature of the disoaso. Tho now discovery ot tho Importonce ot vltomln B, was then discussed. This vitamin has been known as a food element for some time and lias been ol>- talned from plants. Tlie now dis covery Is tho fact that tlie plants themselves need this vitamin, and although It Is only a small amount that they need, they cannot live without this amount. "Woshlng Removes Vitamin D Raw Materials from the Skin.” a rather humorous talk, was given by Dorothy Bell. She said that it appeal's that the shower and rub- down are parts of tho American exercise and actually these remove froni the skin raw materials ot vitamin D obtained while exer cising in the sunlight, Sxperl* —Continued on page 4. Janet Aikman Chosen to Edit Oak Leaves; Kathleen Midgett is Elected to be Editor of The Twig-; Cather ine Johnson is New Head of The Acorn Staff. On Friday, March 25, the student body, continuing the annual elections, chose Alta Critcher as president of the Athletic Association for the year 1988-39. The presidency Alta Critcher Janet Aikman of the Athletic Association is considered a very important office, since it is this associa tion which directs not only all the sports at Meredith, but also stunt Day, one of the major events erf each year. Alta Critcher-, nominated by the Nominating Committee, is well qualified for the posi tion, having served as man- agrer of golf this year and consequently as a member of the Athletic Board. She won the election over Dorothy Willson, who was nominated by a petition from the stu dent body. Editors ot the three publications at Moredlth were chosen on Fri- —Continued on page 4. TRUDISCHOOP GIVEHALLET Comic Ballet Closes Civic Music Season in Raleigh TrudI Schoop ond her comic bal let brought to conclusion the Civic Music Association's season Thurs. day evening, March 24. by present ing "All For Love,” a tragl-comlc ballet In seven episodes. This pres entation was conceived and staged by TrudI Schoop. She Is a true comedian, and besides the comedy she works pathos Into her dances. TrudI Schoop and her dancing comedians were accompanied by Lothai' Perl and Max FIckel at two pianos. Tiiese pianists brought ac claim from the audience for their playing. The trasi'comlc "All For Love” portrayed the iiiiportance of love. TrudI Schoop and her dancers in- terpreted love into all the various scenes—those that took place on a busy street. In school, at a night club, uniior a Christmas tree, at a masked ball, and In court. Carl Thompson In reviewing this for the News And Observer said that it was uot ballet but rather that It was a unique act. Ho said that Frauleln Schoop’s tronp brought a new kind ot art that, like the comedy ot Chaplin, roaches all tho family but ti-uly affects only a few. Mary Martin Leads Class of 1938-1939 At tho junior class mooUns, wliicli wna lieia Marcb 26, Mary Mai'tin of Loxington, N. 0„ was ciecteil pi-esldont of tUo Incom- lni{ senior class, Marj’ hoa l>oon active iu all class and school Activities.' She is now soorotary of tiio riiUAratlnn LKAraty Bo> ciety, junior eOltor of (ho “Oak LenTos," coilog« yoar book, And assoclato editor o( tlio “Xwlg,” Sho is an BnBlIsh major.