The Belles of Saint Mary’s
April 28, 1944
The Belles
OF SAINT MARY’S
Published every two weeks by the stu
dent body of Saint Mary’s School.
Member
PlssocidGd CoUe6K3te Press
XAVAL BASES . .
PEEMAXEXTLY?
It has been suggested by the House
Xaval Affairs subcommittee that we
take immediate steps toward the per
manent acquisition of eight Atlantic
bases now under ninety-nine-year
leases from Britain to the United
States in exchange for fifty over-age
destroyers.
The committee stated that the
United States Xavy had thus far
spent a total of $130,000,000 on these
bases. Since we have acquired the
right to build them on foreign terri
tory, it would be a mistake to aban
don the bases even after ninety-nine
years. This period of time is negli
gible in the life of a nation and
rather than wait until the termina
tion of the lease, the committee ad
vised that we begin negotiations im
mediately. They also urged that we
enter into a j)olicy of naval collab
oration with Brazil, including ar
rangements to turn over to Brazil
after the war our surplus battleships.
The bases in question are located
in Xewfoundland, Trinidad, the Ba
hamas, British Guiana, Antigua,
-famaica, St. Lucia, and Beririiida.
The base of Trinidad is the most im
portant of those obtained from Great
Britain, and the Gommittee recom
mended that we insui-e the perma
nent status of our fleet in these
waters.
The i)resentation of our surj)lus
battleships to Brazil will j)revent the
deterioration of costly naval equip
ment and provide a useful j)urpose
for vessels which might otherwise
never be used again.
Xeedless to say, the plan for both
the acquisition of bases and the dona
tion of battleships seems very wise.
Jt is not only practical, hut it is also
a stej) forward in our Pan-American
])olicy of hemis])heric co-operation,
it may he mentioned that if Brazil
had not co-operated in naval base
operations, the African invasion
might have been delayed two years.
LEAEXED OE LIVID ?
Editor Frenchie McCann
, (Katherine Legq
Managing Editors jp^x Gwtn
Exchange Editor Sara Stockton
Faculty Adviser C. A. P. Moore
STAFF
Staff: Vidette Bafes, Jane Bell, Betsy
Blount, Kate Broadfoot, Roberta Bryant,
Betsy Burke, Pinkie Butler, Peggy
Oates, Foxie Clarke, Fannie Cooper,
Rebecca Drane, Betsy Durham, Jeanne
Eagles, Betty Edwards, Betty Gaither,
Caroline Gaither, Maria Gregory, Ruth
Hayes, Joan Hamner, Bobby Jean
Hardy, Virginia Hart, Maria Legg,
Betsy Long, Emily McMillan, Chinkie
Martin, Anna M. Moomaw, Sue Moore,
Ruth Moore, Peggy Moran, Georgia
Murphy, Betty Nicoll, Jeannette Par
ker, Jane Peete, Sallie Robertson, Isa
bel Robinson, Margaret Rodwell, Lucy
Seaman, Ann Stephens, Carol Talbot,
Cade Taliaferro, Michelle Telfair, Mary
Arden Tucker, Stuart Verdery, Patty
Weaver, Harriet Whitaker, Emily Wil
liamson, Betty Winslow, Brent Wood-
son, Alma Young.
Girls consider baking for hours on
the sunporch an essential activity in
these warm spring days, but many
disadvantages are involved. Severe
sunburn is dangerous and may lead
to a severe illness. Long exposures
to the sun should be avoided, cer
tainly until the skin has gradually
become tanned. This constant bak
ing actually ages the skin. This
aged, weather-beaten skin is exhib
ited by such persons as sea captains
and farmers whose jobs necessitate
long exposures to the sun. A mod
erate amount benefits the body while
an excess poisons the body with
toxin. In brief, sunburn is the same
as fireburn and may cause much
damage to physical health.
Time is precious now that exami
nations are drawing near, and every
spare minute should be used in
studying. Hours wasted by girls,
who damage their health by baking
in the sun, could easily be used in
other ways more beneficial to their
physical and mental well-being
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
A week ago the editor received a
sharply worded letter bluntly criti
cizing a few of the faculty hostesses
in the j)arlor, hut the letter was
anonymously signed, “A Student.”
Like all fair newspapers, the Belles
refuses to publish controversial let
ters that are unsigned. So, in assem
bly the editor promised to publish
the letter if signed. The response to
this appeal was as follows:
Dear Frenchie,
You asked who wrote the letter on
courtesy. I’m afraid I can’t tell
you. if you don’t print it, well—
that’s that. I haven’t enough faith
in human nature to believe that my
name wouldn’t be mud to all the
members of the faculty to whom the
letter apj)lied.
Most school papers, I believe, have
an open forum where students can
say what’s on their minds without
having to sign their name. Why not
try it, or suggest it to Maria for next
year ? I believe you’d get more co
operation and interest from the stu
dents. You’ve been trying to get the
student body to take part—here’s a
way.
We’re supnosed to have freedom
of speech and freedom of the jiress in
this country. Why not print my
letter? Or is the faculty afraid of
criticism ?
The Student.
The editor regrets that any student
should feel it “unsafe” to express a
criticism if it is a fair one.
The editor discussed this matter
with .Mrs. (’ruikshank, who author
ized the editor to say that she would
stand back of and “protect” any stu
dent who has a fair criticism to
make.
520 Glendalya Ave.
Spartanburg, S. C.
April 18, ’44.
Editor of The Belles,
Saint Mary’s
Dear Editor;
WE SALUTE THE JUNIORS
In the last issue, the Belles’ sug
gestion that some class (Juniors, for
instance) endow a book fund for the
library by making a respectable cash
donation in May, and thus set a
precedent which subsequent Junior
classes might follow.
Xaturally the Belles is highly
pleased that the Junior class has ac
cepted and acted on the suggestion,
and hereby congratulates the Juniors
on their generosity, and on setting a
precedent for future Junior classes'.
Perhai)S other classes will wish to
do something for their Alma Mater
too.
(Mrs. Lindsay is the grandmother
of Pauline Lindsay, who graduated
from Saint Mary’s two years ago.—
Editor.)
PEALS
We wish to clarify the misunder
standing as to why the Junior-Senior
dance has been so named. It is not
because most of the male element
will he decidedly Junior.
Seniors have regretfully begun
their last assignment of parallel
reading. Mr. Moore says this goes
to ])rove that English 31 is just one
idyll after another.
The epidermis of Saint Mary’s
scholars is noticeably lighter than
that of their less serious associates,
those days. The rays can’t quite
make it through the library roof.
Idle Literary Societies have been
debating the race question and ap
])car to have sj)read the subject to
the classroom, where one of the sug
gested solutions reminded the stu
dents of Simon Legrce.
Hitler observed his 55th birthday
on April 20, in conservative fashion.
With the Eussians’ increase of the
German mortality rate, it is unlikely
that we shall have to endure the 56th
of these funereal occasions.
H seems that the Senior Class has
IxTii reading Swift lately. He cer
tainly was a source of ins])iration to
two “modest” members who think
satire, like Pope, can cut two ways.
According to current news sheets,
civilian Errol Flynn has been pre*
paring himself for battle. In the
past week he has been slapped, jah
bed by a fork, and hit with an egg i"
various night spots. He’s taking A
like a soldier.
I always read your publication
with much pleasure and was espe
cially interested in your review of
Blair Xiles’ book contained in the
last issue.
Thinking perhaps you would like
to know something of the author, I
venture to take a little of your valu
able time at a very busy season.
Blair Xiles is the daughter-in-law
of Mrs. E. L. Xiles, Sr., of Xew
York, and her husband is Eobt. L.
Xiles, Jr., architect and real estate
man.
Mrs. Xiles, Sr., was Eoma Lyman,
and daughter of Bishop Lyman of
Xortli Carolina, and is an alumna of
Saint Mary’s, being a pupil there in
1874 and ’5. She and I were the
youngest girls in school and formed
a friendship that has continued un
broken for nearly seventy years.
Blair Xiles has written a good
many books of travel and several
novels. One of her most noted books
was one on Devil’s Island. I believe
she was the only woman ever per
mitted in that place of horror.
With all good ivishes for you and
your work, I remain
Very sincerely,
(Mrs. W. E.) Ella Tew Lindsay.
In the spring a young girl’s fancy
turns to thoughts of love . . . but tU
Army and Xavy deny that any suck
impulse is an excuse for furlougk-
Anyway, in 1950 they’ll be sorry.
BELLES
FRANCES DAVENPORT
RYLANDER
Home—Americus, Georgia.
Ag^l8.
Hair ’n’ eyes — dishwater an®
speckled.
Ambition—to get a “sheepskin” witk
the rest of the flock.
Pet hate—moody and hate-it; Boa®
and how.
Spends spare time—ice skating.
Always heard—“Hurry, Molly.”
Always seen—never heard!
Hobby—collecting boxes (eh, Mi®*
Cate?).
Favorite article of clothing—
blue striped pajamas. „
Favorite perfume—“Beau Catcher-
Favorite food—chocolate ice cream.
Favorite song—I’ll Be Around.
Is looking forward to—^graduation.
Odd likes—hikes on the bus.
VTorst fault—rushing other peopl®-
Is wild about—the Xavy.
Xo athletic event would be com'
A
plete without this agile senior
there pitching. Frances is a
sport in more ways than one, for bet
even temper, her sweetness, and bet
friendliness have all contributed U
her popularity. She is a member d
the Sigma Athletic Society, Letted
Club, Political Science Club, AltV
Guild, Hall Council, and is a Sqn®
leader. She’s quiet and all that, bn
needs watching.
>L\RY HODGES PERSON
Home—Stantonsburg.
Ag^l8.
Hair ’n’ eyes—brown and brown.
Ambition—to be broad-minded.
Pet hate—indifference.
Spends spare time—reading (L®®
lish novels). ' .
-Vlwavs heard—“M’hat are his i’’
tials ?”
Always seen—reading.
Hobby—I don’t have one.
Favorite article of clothing—tbi®
piece suit. „
Favorite perfume—“Blue Grass.
Favorite food—steak.
Favorite song—^Yithout a SonO-.
Is looking forward to—niccti v
“that Czech.”
Odd likes—strawberry shortcake
breakfast.
Worst fault—forming false
opinions of people.
Is wild about—Mr. Eochester.
-V trim appearance, bangs, a p . ^
ant smile—these add up to
Person. Her friends consider 11
first
pU»
selves luckv to know her. b)he
a®
obliging member of the AIu
y. German Club, -^*tar
•s' Daughters’ Club, and
Society.
Doctors' Daiighte
ical Science Club.
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