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QUEENS BLUES
December 9, 1932
QUEENS BLUES
Member North Carolina Collegiate Press Association
Published Semi-Monthly by the Students of Queens-Chicora College
Subscription Rate: $2.50 the Collegiate Year
STAFF
Margaret Jones Editor-in-Chief
Mary China Stephenson Business Manager
Agnes Stout, M.A., Ph.D Faculty Advisor
EDITORIAL
Florence Moffett - Associate Editor
Mary Bowen - Managing Editor
Claudia McChesney News Editor
Rebecca McClary - - Assistant Editor
Ruth Currie — - Assistant Editor
loNE Smith Sforts Editor
June Tweed Alumnae Editor
Dorothy Cothran - - Humor Editor
Cynthia Pharr Bay-Student Editor
Clare Hazel - Copy Reader
BUSINESS DEPARTMENT
Sara Escott Advertising Manager
Vivian PItlton Circulation Manager
Rosalie Pennington Assistant Circulation Manager
Reporters Dorothy Ehrhardt, Caroline Moon, Imcille Blue, Frances Raley, Ann
West, Laleah Gray, Louise Miller, Jessie Pearson.
A NEW TASK
Queens - Chicora’s acceptance into the Southern Association
comes as the culmination of the efforts of Dr. Frazer and others
who have labored for eleven years to bring Queens-Chicora to its
present high rating as an A grade college. Since Dr. Frazer’s
association with this institution in 1921, Queens-Chicora has ad
vanced greatly. Dr. Frazer impressed upon us the manner in which
the present success of the institution of the college was brought
about through dependence upon God, and through the resources of
Dr. Frazer himself, trustees, friends and alumnae.
AVe have been made aware of the fact that there is a great
future for Queens-Chicora, and we cannot fail to realize that there
will lie greater responsibilities. Dr. Frazier said, “My work has just
begun.” There will be greater responsibilities for the present and
future students. Mr. Hunter Marshall’s statement that “Our job
is to build a bigger and bettes institution, not to strive for mass
production but for quality” stands as a challenge to each student.
Each student now realizes that after all the great efforts of Dr.
Frazer, trustees, and friends are expended for her welfare. Since
this institution has been founded and maintained upon the life blood
of many, it is a privilege of every student here to accept these sacri
fices by the spirit of loyalty. Our college exists as an institution
for the development of fine young women and for the encouragement
of Christian character. Seeing the heritage which is ours, let us
accept the challenge to make the college the college with the plus
sign. Since the Queen is seated, holding the royal sceptre, may
she occupy the position of esteem that is expected of her.
Bv Fritz Freshman
Well, we’re in the Southern As
sociation now, and do we feel big,
or do we feel big?—you would
too—and that A-1 rating we’re so
proud of is the result of eleven
years of sincere effort—berets off
to Dr. Frazer and our A-1 fac
ulty ! —■ remember that prophecy
Dr. Frazer made Saturday al)out
Queens - Chicora someday l^eing
THE College of the South? Come
on, students, let’s do our bit to
make it so; get the old grey mat
ter in working order and let’s go
. . The Duke concert was great
and so were the Duke boys . . .
huh, Sadie? . . . and there were
six cases of “local boy makes
good” in the club: Messrs. But-
ner, Hicks, Ingle, Moore, Wag
goner, and Phillips all of Char
lotte ... we liked Mr. Apgar very
much, but do wish that he had
played the organ also . . . The
Mother’s tea our advisors gave us
just before we went home for
Thanksgiving holidays was, to use
the collegian’s superlative adjec
tive, swell, . . . we appreciate it and
enjoyed it . . . they know what we
like . . . The seniors did look cute
in the Austins they used in the
parade Saturday . . . and while
we’re on the subject an obliging
gentleman is going to send us the
name of the co]) on the Scjuare so
that we can direct our remarks
about him directly to him . . . And
don’t you just know that Miss
King just loves the way Janet
Robinson makes the announce
ments? . . . we wonder if Rub}"
Smiley is really as bored as she
looks . . . and if Wilma Doggett
EFFICIENCY
Efficiency is impossible without proper conditions. Maximum
efficiency is expected from every manufacturing plant where the
machinery is ke])t in perfect condition. Mechanics are always on
guard and ready to remedy any defect which prevents the opera
tion of the machinery. A good product can not be made unless
genuine raw materials are used. Poor materials turn into undurable
and worthless articles. But without power machinery and raw
materials are worthless. Power is necessary for the turning of
the small wheels and large wheels which work harmoniously.
Efficiency is imjiossible without proper conditions. Maximum
efficiency is expected from every student who is in a college where
the atmosphere is conducive to mental exertion. Our professors
are always on guard to remedy any misunderstanding which pre
vents the grasping of a difficulty. A rich intellect cannot be de-
velo|)ed unless the best knowledge is accepted. Worthwhile knowl
edge is ever present but difficult to acquire and necessary for a
well developed mind. But without interest knowledge and condi
tions are worthless. Interest is necessary for the using of the will
which stirs up the latent energy necessary for the consistent acquire
ment of knowledge. Interest is the great source of power which
causes the harmonious working of knowledge and acquirement.
QUEENS-CHICORA RECEIVES
A GRADE RATING
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the final celebration. “It is truly
a day of jubilee, thanksgiving and
joy” were Mr. McAlister Carson’s
opening words. Mr. Carson re
viewed the work of Dr. Frazer
and others in making the college
what it is today. Dr. Frazer
came here in 1921. He found a
preparatory department, a debt
of $60,000, no faculty members
with degrees higher than bache
lor of arts; there were only 1800
V o 1 u m e s in the library and
Queens had a low B grade rating.
Superintendent Brooks demanded
certain things in 1922. First,
higher faculty standards ; second,
increase in library; third, change
of entrance requirements; fourth,
more laboratory equipment; fifth,
an income of $10,000.
Endowment Fund Raised
In three years the five points
were accomplished, and in 1924
the graduating class left with A
grade rating by the state depart
ment. After three successful en
dowment campaigns in 1923, 192.S,
and 1928, a sum of $300,000 was
raised. Mr. Arthur R. Craig has
the distinction of paying the first
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was born with a laugh like that ?
. . . Hereby, and right now, we
wish to apologize to the English
department for all barbarisms,
improprieties, colloquialisms, ex
amples of redundancy, cacophony
and alliteration that it may find
in this column during its existence
. . . we really know better, but,
after all, we’re writing for col
lege girls.
ABOUT OUR COLLEGE
DR. JAMES R. BRIDGES
We are very fortunate to have
an article written by Mrs. Irving
H. McCeachy (Caroline Chat-
field) on Dr .James R. Bridges,
who for many years was presi
dent of the Presbyterian College.
Caroline Chatfield was not only a
pupil of Dr. Bridges but a very
intimate friend, so we are sure
that she is more than able to pull
back the curtain and give us a
glimpse of the character of Dr.
Bridges, one time president of
our college and later editor of
the Presbyterian Standard.
- Dr. Bridges was for four years
my teacher and friend and for
many more years my neighbor
and friend. It would give me
great pleasure to paint a picture
of him that would do justice to
his meek yet mettlesome spirit,
his sparkling sense of humor,
and to the sterling qualities of
his character. Emil Ludwig says :
' Tt is the anecdote that best de
fines the personality,” and it oc
curs to me that a little anecdote,
that always comes to mind when
his name is mentioned, may serve
to define his personality to the
readers of the Queens Blues.
The Presbyterian Standard
Publishing Company was housed
in the building that is now oc
cupied by Montaldo’s store. Dr.
Bridges lived on College street
as did my husband and I. We
frequently joined each other in
our walks to and from town, and
on these occasions we had many
heart to heart talks. One day Dr.
McCeachy asked him if he ever
received rude letters from his
readers. His blue eyes sparkled
as they always did when he was
amused and he replied; “I sup
pose all editors and public speak
ers have that experience.” “What
do you do about them,” asked my
husband, “do you reply to them?”
“Yes” he answered, “I do. When
I first read the letter, I sit down
and write a tart reply. I say
everything that occurs to me and
then I put that letter in mv desk
drawer. Several days later I take
it out and read it and enjoy my
own smartness and I return it to
the drawer. My ire dies down,
my sense of proportion returns,
and eventually I write a courteous
and dignified reply to the offf-'nder
and post it to him, destroying the
first letter.”
This anecdote illustrates the
man’s character. He was as full
of spirit as David yet as meek as
Moses. He had learned the great
lesson of life: self-control, self-
restraint, and with the conscious
sense of power that this learned
lesson carries, he was able to
forgive those that wronged him
and forget the injustices that
were done to him.