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The Belles of Saint Mary’s December 11,19^2 The Belles OF SAINT MARY’S Published every two weeks by the stu dent body of Saint Mary’s School. Editor . . . Mart Brooks Popkins Managing Editors . Betty Lou Britt Sally Sanborn Exchange Editors . . Lib Hackney Meg Stone Faculty Adviser . . C. A. P. Moore TEMPORARY STAFF Betty Pender Clara Leigh Kemper Lillian Jenkins Mary Louise Martin Frances McDavid Essie Bryce Evans Sallie McKinley Margaret Bodwell Lillian Bellamy Hardie Quinerly Martha Crook Pat Gwyn Betty Bassett Betsy Long Dora Winters Alice Kain Nancy Norton Helen Hocutt Martha Kinsey Jane K. Bell Pat Hassler Mary Coons Frencie McCann Alma Young Betty Via Peggy Cates Betty Edwards Marian Castellow Mary Louise Thomson Charlotte Crawford Member Plssocided Cblle6iate Press N. C. Collegiate Press Association GEANDMOTIIEE’S STOEY In this age of the bold and glitter ing, commercialized Christmas we seem to have gotten away from the utter simplicity and quiet beauty of that first Christmas. This year par ticularly, since we are at war and since Christmas festivities must be much less elaborate, we should try to gain from the Christmas season a deeper spiritual understanding and a closer contact with God. For God’s purpose in that first Christ mas was to send His only Son down to show us the way of the perfect life. In a short Christmas story, “THE HOLY HIGIIT” by Selma Lager- lof, all the simple beauty and joy of the first Christmas Eve is por trayed. Perhaps a shore resume of the story will help us find the true Christmas spirit. One Christmas a little girl and her grandmother, one too young and the other too old to go to church, were left at home alone. In order to overcome the child’s sadness at not being allowed to go to church, the old grandmother told her a story. Late one night a man went from house to house trying to borrow live coals to start a fire for his wife and new-horn child. As it was late, people were asleep wherever he went. He wandered on into the night until he came upon a shepherd and a flock of sheep around a fire. Three dogs who had been asleep at the shep herd’s feet leaped at him and tried to bark and bite him. But they could make no sound, and their teeth did not harm him. The man wished to go up to the fire, but the sheep were in his way. So he Walked uj)on their backs; the sheep did not awaken or move. When the shep herd, cross and unfriendly, saw him coming, he threw his staff at the man, hut the staff turned off to one side before it reached him. When he got to the fire, he asked the shep herd for some of his coals. The shepherd was afraid to say “no” after the strange happenings, al though in his heart he did not want to help the man. In spite of the fact tha^t he had nothing to carry the fire in, the man picked up some of the burning coals in his hands, and the coals did not hurt him. Upon seeing all this, the cruel shep herd was dumbfounded. He began to wonder and ask questions. But the man replied that he could not answer him if he were unable to see for himself. The shepherd followed the man home, and saw the new born baby lying in a grotto with no warm covering. Then something softened in the hard heart of the shepherd. He took out his soft sheep skin and gave it to the baby. Immediately after this act of kindness, his vision cleared, and he was able to see and hear things he had not seen or heard before. He saw angels all around him, and heard them singing jubilantly of the birth of the Saviour who was born that night to free the world of sin. Then he understood why nothing evil could happen that night. He fell to his knees to thank God for opening his eyes. The grandmother, after finishing her story, went on to explain to the child, saying; “What the shepherd saw, we might see also, for the angels fiy down from heaven every Christmas Eve, if we could only see them. You must remember this, for it is as true, as true as that I see you and you see me. It is not re vealed by the light of lamps or candles, and it does not depend upon sun and moon; but that which is needful is that ive have such eyes as can see God’s glory.” Spends spare time—reading Good Housekeeping. Always heard—“Have you any cam pus notes?” Always seen—getting campus notes. Hobby—saving cartoons. Favorite expression—“Oh, youall.” Favorite article of clothing—her feather hat. Favorite perfume—Strawhat. Favorite food—French fried pota toes. Favorite song—“White Christmas.” Is wild about—Moe. Is looking forward to—June 6. Odd likes—pointless jokes. Worst faults—twisting hair. lusher fourth year at Saint Mary’s Betty participates in nearly every school activity. She was re cently elected President of the Polit ical Science Club, and can always be seen getting material for her col umn, Campus Notes. She belongs to the Glee Club, Choir, Publica tions Staff, and Altar Guild. One of the senior favorites, Betty can be depended on to always do her best in her immaculate, earnest manner. JANE CARLTON EVANS BELLES MARJORIE SOAR Home—Ealeigh. Age—18 (at last). Hair ’ll’ eyes—blonde and blue (al most). Ambition—to be five feet four. Pet hate—Virgil. Spends spare time—Are you kid- din’ ? iVlways heard—“A monk there was, etc., etc.” Always seen—going to the library. Hobby—trying new hairdos that never work. Favorite expression—Too bad, you lose. Favorite article of clothing—odd looking flowers for her hair. Favorite p e r f u in c—Evening in Paris. Favorite food—anything fattening. Favorite song—“Can’t Get Out of This Mood.” Is wild about—Christmas vacations. Is looking forward to—a diploma in June. Odd likes—State College. Worst fault—not worrying. One of Saint Mary’s most famil iar and busiest scholars, Marjorie is President of the Day Students in this her second year at Saint Mary’s. She is a member of the senior class, of E. A. P. Literary Society, and was recently elected Treasurer of the Circle. Marjorie is a favorite of the boarders. Home—Washington, D. C. Age-—19. Hair ’n’ eyes — light brown and green. Ambition—to lead a completely novel existence. Pet hate—children. Spends spare time—fussing about how little spare time she has. Always heard—“Hey, chief, what’re doing with that rope?” Always seen—looking for air-mail stationery. Hobby—“Hobbies are so trite!” Favorite expression — Yipe, that’s ■wild. Favorite articles of clothing—suits and shoes. Favorite perfume—“Sorry, I don’t use it.” Favorite food—carrots. Favorite songs—T. Dorsey’s “Song of India” and Shaw’s “Begin the Beguine.” Is wild about—Bugs Bunny. Odd likes—that rabbit. Worst fault—hopping out of third floor Holt. Yes, J. C. does sound a bit wild, but she has her share of responsi bilities. As president of the Altar Guild, Jane has the job of seeing that the chapel is always in perfect order. xVside from this presidency she carries another, that of hall president. Between her “shhhh” and her many trips to the library, she finds time to take an active part in student government. She is a busy member of the Legislative Body, E. A. P. Literary Society, Orehesis, Hall Council, and Politi cal Science Club. If you have a younger sister v’b® loves fuzzy things, you can find an gora socks at Taylor’s in man? colors for only $2.00. And for youf record collecting friends a “Porgf and Bess” album will make thein ®2ug your praises forever. You’ll find it and other records at Thiem’s- The bridge fiends in your croffl will just love those small pencils sterling silver or gold plate at Hul son-Belk’s for only $1.00. Also » double deck of playing cards is al ways welcome. How for that special one— roommate 1 All types of jewelry can be found at Jolly’s, any of whid* would please her. Those big Eid' ard Hudnut compacts at Boon" Iseley’s are scrumptious for evening affairs. Or surprise her with a nat ural leather wallet, good for inn«' merable purposes, and a matching cigarette case. Maybe a huge leathet compact with her initials burned ia it would suit her more. If she’s a shorthand student, a fine pointed pen would be wonderful. Mother would love a soft bel jacket for breakfast in bed or a good book, such as See Here, Pal- Hargrove, by Cpl. Marion HargroV®- A year’s subscription to Vogue f Life is good, and the entire fafflil'^ will enjoy it. Speaking of maga zines, a subscription to The Yorker would give father a year’® delight. As for brother, please hinj with a subscription to Field an* Stream or Reader’s Digest. LETTERS TO SANTA Dear Santa, I’d like to see a white Christina® . . . I’m from Georgia. Thanks, Frances Eylandeb- * * i',i Dear Santa, Please send us some help for out store because the Belles flock dofl'® here so much that two of us can wait on them very well. We are waiting, Cromley-MelviN. * * t[i' Dear Sant.v, Please give me anything that look® like Alan Ladd. Gratefully, Fannie Coopek. * * Deah Sun, Ah wants a electrik cleaner ( some sort to git mah wuk done i’’ Wes Eock wifout puttin’ foth a ill Three Days Left To Shop Here mall energy. Ah am Yo’ servant, Lucy. * sK Dear Saxta, Please bring Oswald the Eat little brother ’cause he’s lonesome > our room. Lovingly, Meg Stone and Sally SANnoiirr- * * * MARY ELIZABETH IL\SSETT Home—Bassett, Virginia. Age—18. Hair ’n’ eyes—dark brown. Ambition—to grow tall. Pet bate—being called “little Betty Bassett.” About that Christmas shopping list—let’s get started. You’ll need something extra-spe cial for your man in the Service. Give him a small folding picture frame with two glamor poses of yourself included, or maybe a wallet with cellophane compartments for identification cards, as well as snap shots. Get them at Taylor’s for about $4.00. Dear Santa, Please give all the Seniors g grades on my Divine Comedi/- Time marches on, DanyH' * * * ■oO' Dear Santa, g Please don’t let all the teache give us huge assignments over holidavs. Pleadingly, All the Belle®”
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