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iivf ■ •- . !(-r 1 : The Belles of Saint Mary’s November 13, 1953 “WHEN IS THE TIME TO CREATE AND THINK” Editor’s Note: BELLES feels that the following excerpt from The Sweet Briar News, November 4, 1953, applies to life here at Saint Mary’s. Per haps here is the reason why many students (particularly those at Saint Mary’s) do not broaden their knowledge of the world or learn the art of creating and thinking for themselves. . . . We have found here renewed inspiration in our classes also. We hear of books we can read, of lectures we can attend, of experiments and projects we can try for ourselves. In short, we are daily finding in our academic work new fields we want to explore in our leisure hours. We want to go out on our own and do some of these things for ourselves. Unfortunately, we find that we cannot do these things. The academic load is so heavy that we are daily bogged down in classroom assignrhents. In class, exciting new vistas of knowledge are hinted at, but we have no time to exj)lore them because we have to do tomorrow’s assignment. As a consequence, many of us never really learn this talent of working on our own. Perhaps that is why so many of us are always on the go and are bored with ourselves when we are alone. This is not a plea for the discontinuance of the insi^iration we find in our classes. Bather we hope that the problem will receive the consideration it merits, and that a solution will be found which will be beneficial to all of us—now and in the years ahead when we will have leisure time wo must learn to use constructively. THE MEANING OF THANKSGIVING This is a rather superfluous statement to make at Saint Mary’s, but in less than two weeks Thanksgiving will be here. The very word Thanks giving brings forth pictures of home, a blazing Are, and a table sagging with good food. Unfortunately, to many people this is all that the word brings to mind. To give tlianks for what one has received is a natural thing to do. ’J'liroughout tlie ages men have set aside some particular time, usually in the fall of the year, for thanksgiving. As everyone knows, the American Thanksgiving tradition was begun by the Pilgrims. It is perhaps the most worthy American tradition, and it is perhaps the most misused. Americans do not fail to observe Thanksgiving in form, but they some times forget to observe it in spirit. Surrounded on every side by luxury and plenty, they forget that the rest of the world does not enjoy all that they do. blow many Americans ever think of their good fortune in being- born in a land where want is almost unknown? Think of what concrete bounty America offers each citizen—more than enough food, compara tively inexpensive and ample shelter, and the products of the greatest industrial system in the world. Think of the more abstract blessings America offers—freedom, the right to govern, the right to believe or dis believe as one wishes. Most of the people of the world cannot conceive of having even half of what Americans take for granted. One wonders how any American could help being thankful every day for what he receives. Yet many Americans forget to be sincerely thankful just one day of each year. This ungrateful selfl.shness on a national scale has ruined the puri)ose and meaning of the beautiful Thanksgiving tradition. Only when each •Vmerican has stopped to count his many blessings, will Thanksgiving regain its original meaning. Difficulties Securing Tubs Prevent SMS Nightly Scrubs Have you heard the old saying, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again”? Well, this may work for some people, but it dot's not for me. Just listen to what ha])])ened last night. At nine-thirty I was talking to Bill for a few minutes; really I talked for about five min utes. The big tub was suppo.sed to be mine as soon as study hall was over, 1 lit I could not hang up and leave him in the middle of a sen tence, could I ? When I did liaiig U]), Ann and Jane had already fin ished with their baths; therefore I started my water and ran to get my towel. About that time Irma sto])])ed me because Jane had prom ised her the tub next. _ As you can see, I was forced to give up the idea of a bath, but I had tried. After all, a lavatory bath is almost as good as a tub bath. There was one thing wrong with this idea all three lavatories were being used. Why do people wait until this late to wash sweaters? Since everyone was busy in the bath roonij I decided to roll up my hair. When this was done, I checked for vacan cies at the lavatories. This time there was not a single .= weater in sight; hose and blou.^-es had taken over. After trying three nines foi' a bath, what would yon have done? Lights had to be out in fifteen min utes. My solution was to finish tin' tunny papers and give everyone time to clear out of that crowded room. Five minutes before time for lights-out, I went to try once again for a place to bathe. Surely everyone would be through by now. That’s what I thought. Peggy was trying to get the soap out of her hair; Irma was brushing her teeth; Pat was washing out her fountain pen. Honestly, I was defeated; in short, I gave up and decided that cleansing cream is a girl’s best friend. Please don’t ever mention trying a second time to me. Since last night my motto has become “Don’t do it today, if it caii wait until tomorrow!” “An egotist is a man who thinks that if he hadn’t been born peo])le would have wanted to know why —Anonymous. “Stick to Your Type,’* Say Fashion Editors Library News Your rejiorter really has a scoop this week, straight from th,e li brarian’s mouth. An interesting new novel by Kalpli Ellison has just been received here entitled Invisible Man. Mr. Ellison is said to be one of the greatest Xegro authors. Tliis novel deals with the position of flic American Negroes in our society and jiliases of Xegro life. 7'oo Late the Phiilarope is a sujjer novel by Alan I’aton telling of Negroes in South Africa. These two novels might be contrasted as to the Ne gro’s .social position in America and his social position in Africa today. If you’re looking for excitement, I'lie While Rabbit by Bruce IVIar- shall will be just the thing. It tells of an E.xV.F. Wing-Commander and the dangers he met behind German lines while trying to organize French Kesistance. Gosh, your reporter can hardly wait to read this thrilling story. Here’s an interesting note on Airs. Helen Brown. Oct. 22-24 she at tended the biannual meeting of the North Carolina Library Association in Asheville. At the meeting a new Junior College Librarians’ Section was organized, and Mrs. Brown was elected Chairman. “There is no lovelier way to thank God for your sight than by giving a helping hand to someone in the —Helen Keller. The Belles OF SAINT MARY’S How many times do you find yourself envying the models in the fashion m'agazines, or more often, seeing another girl look stylish in the same dress that appears hideous on you? If so, cheer up, because you can do something about it. These models and the girl with the same dress as yours have probably learned a secret that will be invalu able to you and your appearance. First of all, let’s start with you. What is your type? Are you an out-door girl, a petite Dresden doll, or a tall, tailored so])histicate ? You probably don’t fit completely into any one class, but you do belong to a type which when jilayed U]) re veals the real you. You say, ‘kVll right, that is vei-y well and good, but bow?” After you have found out your type, find out your good and bad points. Then play up the good ones and learn how to disguise the bad ones. Just because Liz Taylor can wear a poodle cut doesn’t necessarily mean that you can. Never forget that you have a distinct personality that can be brought out by the way you look and dress. The girl who looked smart in your dress probably had her type in mind when she bought the dress. AVhile shopjiing, keep in mind your best colors and what is becoming to you! The new orange may be the vogue, but docs it suit your color ing ? If not, then steer clear! Alore of us will look like models if we start finding ourselves instead of copying the girl down the hall. Let’s all begin on a personal re search entitled “Finding You” with a new, more chic girl as a result. MEMBER OF N. C. C. P. A. Letters to the Editor Dear Editor Along with other members of student body, I have observed tlic wmrtliv additions which were gated in last Sunday’s chapel set' ice. The students’ taking part the service has done much to ’"j crease and stimulate interest an' participation in the service. A ond well-performed portion of .service- was the beautiful arran?'^ ments by tlie choir. The .solo, ch tlK' well as the choral work, did n>U' to beautify the service. I hope t above procedure will continue, a® has added greatly to the proudf’ ceremony our .school pos.se.sses. Sincerely, Nancy Gleiii'* Happy Birthday ancy Boyd Noveinb!‘>' , Kay Wilhelm Novernb^''' ^ .irm Gillett Novemb^^^ ^ Leslie Hall Novemlx^'’’ Grace McQueen Novemb^^ Nancy Smith Noveinb^''' Pearl Smith Novernb^'’’ Virginia Lilly Novernb^''' Barbara Seaman Novernb^'^'^^j Claudia Peeler Novernb^^^ ■Tune Westbrook NovembM^^g Mary Bern Wolfe Novemb^'^'p Alice .inn Winfield .\...NovemlP^gg l^atsy Beams NovefM^^ Published every two weeks during . school year by the student body of i Saint Mary’s School. ' Entered as second class matter De cember 7, 1944, at Post Office, Raleigh, N. 0., under Act of March 3, 1879. i Subscription .$1.00 a Year i Editor Bakuaka Seaman As.HOciate Editor Alice Bost AssUtant Editor Lobbie ClakK News Editor Fkances Spain Feature Editors Habbiet Congek Mela Royall Headline Editor....A.V!n Scott Andeeson Chief Copt/reader Maby JobdaN Circulation Manager....Timmy Timmons Ilusincss Manager Anne Nichois Exehaii(/o Editor Ciiablotte Lilly .idviser C. A. P. MooiiE News Reporters JIary Burnette, Emily Cater, Mary Linda Carriss, Carol Nichols, Searle Rowland, Pearl Smith, Ann Wallace, Mabel Whedbee. Feature YVriters Cynthia Bradley, Betty Dry, Betsy Duke, Peggy Elytlie, .Tessine Hart, Nancy .Tones, Jlena YVay Marsh, Suffl' ner Parham, Prances Pearson, Carolyh Seyffert, Mary Stieber, Nancy ThornP" Headline i Dorothy Bridgers, Nancy Glenn, j Allan Hardin, Marj' Lee LaFar, Cai'O' | l.vn Nelson, Libby Patman, .Jeanette Uzzell. Circulation ; Betty Claire Athey, Liddy Cullen, Martha Gee, Nancy Jones, Anne Nich" j. ols, Mary Blair Robinson. Typists ( Kitty Campen, Sara Cobb, Erin Do"* ing, Jane Gillett, Jeanne Ogburne. I t
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