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January 33, 1913 LITTLE THEATRE PRESENTS ONE ACT PLAY IN CHAPEL The Little Theatre presented a one act play in chapel Thursday, Janunry 14, entitled “Time ts Short” by jDorothea Stone. The play emphasized the importance of time in the war effort and the nec- esaity of using every minute. It waa given us a I’adio broadcast, with Annie Mary Matthews, Carolyn Kenyon, Betty Eoge Prevatte, Ifan Davisj Elizabeth Shelton, Nelda Fei*- guson, Frances Crain, Evelyn La Salle, Jessie Belle Utley, Margaret Eobcraon, Mr. Dorsctt, Mr. Charles and Mr. Rembert taking part. Eve lyn Bowers had charge of the pro gram, And Miss Bailey direoted the play which was sent out from the War Department. On January 19, a two-act pan* tomimo was presented in chapel un der the direction of Virginia Byruni. The first act, which was written by Miss Ellen Brewer, portrayed the table manners of a well-bred Miss Meredith in contrast to those of the Goops, an ill-mannered family. The second act, which was written by Miss Frances Bailey, contrasted Misa Ooop and Miss Meredith on a date. Those taking part included Caro- Committee Sponsors Open House Feb. 18 The Health Committee of Mere dith College is sponsoring an “Open House” in Jones and Faircloth dor mitories on February 18. This “Open Hoxxae” ia given for the ben efit of the Freshmen who, in turn, will give an “Open House” in Strin^eld Hall. Awards will be given for the best rooms in Jones and in Faircloth. The two second awards ivill go to the two halls, excluding the hall with the winner of the first award. Judges will be appointed by the Henltli Committee to select the winners. The faculty and all tho students are invited to inspect the rooms. The Plea ~ ’ We don't know ho from she The flea But he do Wheel —Pohifer. lyn Kenyon, narrator, Francos Crain, Elizabeth McNeill, Nclda Ferguson, Flo Hewitt, Charlotte Gwen, Betty Rose Prevatte, Eliza beth Shelton, Lois Edinger, June Carter, and Helen Warren. Shaw University Club Gives Program The International Relations Club had as its guost for the December meetini, tlie International Relations Club of Shaw University. The meet ing was held in the blue parlor, the Shaw club having charge of the pro gram. The question diacusscd was the race relation problem between the Negroes and the Whites. Cocoa and cookies were served as refresh ments. Plans arc being made for the Mere dith International Relations Club to visit the Shaw University campus. sciemcFclub supper Oil December 16, 1042, the mem bers of the Science club were enter tained by their faculty advisers in the hut. An informal hamburgci' supper was served to all those pres ent. Faculty advisers of the club are Dr. Mary Yarbrough, Miss Maraarct Kramer, Dr. Ruth Hussy, and’Dr. George Christenberry. The little Moron who went through the screen and strained him self. Pag^ three What ^akes Your World Go 'Round? What Do You Wont From Life? Religious Emphasis Week is a sninniatioh of the year’s concentra tion on the liviifg of a more beautifail life. It ia just a climax and nol the thing in itself. We simply em phasize that which makes our life click. It is not a week set aside for being good and maybe a little hypocritieol. It is more or less a means to an end. It is not the end in itself, but is a stimulating force which leads us on to seek to attain, idcalisticall.y s])eaking, the tilings that we, in our own minds, consider the most worthy goals. We can nqver set a goal high Religious Emphasis Week baa helped many students to clarify questions that face them every day— que.stions which if not solved will be the bug-a-boo of one’s very cxiat> once. Nothing is compiilsory about tlie student participation—only the student herself. What she is seeking to fiiid. And that which she finds will he so different from whnt she expected—only to learn that her philosophy lias changed and that she can no longer be happy—she must continue the following of the gleam, realizing that a theory of life, to be adequate, must change with the times enough—for if it were in reach, it *"id with the individual. A belief 1.1 .. .. 1 , , , J ■, _C •- 1-. . .1 .1 /• -.1 . , . , would not be respected and worked foi'. And wiien we did reach the things that we had held as more oi less sacred, we would be self- satisfied at sccond rate attainments. We must go on straining for the truth, for the truth is only where you find it. We seek tho “right” in many different ways—it’s all according to the individual, liow she sets out in her quest and wliat destination she hopes to arrive at. of this kind—the faith in a higher power—necessitates the contimiatioo if the search. Religion is nothing static-the more you have, the more you have. Religion is life itself. It is the very wheels of being. Wars may come and wars may §0, but one thing is aownd—and it fits in with the situations at hand. Religion is why we have a week of this sort. To help us realize its (Continued on page four) B U. S. Army Announeement a WAAC Uaraiav Ua» (■•tina I WAAC lofcoialory T«ehnid«a WAAC PAY SCALE IqH/v. R«iHt far Oirictor CoIomI 9333.33 Aiit. Diractor Li. Colonel 291.67 FMd Dirtctor Major 259.00 111 Officer Caplaia 200.00 ZwI Ofictr lit LicDteMurt K6.67 SriiOficer 2nd LieateiuBt 150.00 inrotftrf Mvinfem Cbicf Leader Matter Serieanl $138.00 l«t Lesder Firit Serfeaat 136.00 Tack. 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New horizons .. . new places and people . , . interesting, practical experience with good pay . . . and, above all, a real opportunity to help your country by doing essential military work for tho U. S. Army that frees a soldier for combat duty. These are among many reasons why thou sands of American women are responding to the Army’s need. You will receive valuable training which may fit you for many of the new careers which are opening to women, and full Army pay while doing so. And by joining now you will have excellent chances for quick advancement for, as the WAAC expands, many more officers are needed. Every member—regardless of race, color or creed—has equal opportunity and is encour* aged to competo for selection to Officer Candidate School. If qualified, you may obtain a commission in 12 weeks after beginning basic training. Go to your WAAC Faculty Adviser for further information on the list of openings, pay, and promotions. Or inquire ut any U. S. 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