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Stukes, Registrar From the Alumnae President 8 Llewellyn Wilburn, '18 Letter of Welcome to Alumnae 8 Mary Warren, '29 The Young Resurgent Claims the Earth 9 Janef Preston, '21 The Campus Transformation 10 Ellene Winn, '31 Summering in France 11 Margaret Phythian, '16 Notes on New Books 13 Margaret (Bland) Sewell '20 Through the College Gates 15 Honor Roll Announcements Lecture Association Program Gift to Buttrick Hall Faculty News N. S. F. A. Conference From the Alumnae Office 17 Club News Another Cap and Gown Report of House and Tea Room Committee Concerning Ourserves 19 When A.B.s Change to ABCs 28 5 /SI 3 MAIN BUILDING 'O ivied walls! O storied halls! O shrine of long ago!" The Agnes Scott Alumnae Quarterly WHAT A CAMPAIGN! This is what we hear on every side in Atlanta and Decatur with reference to the closing phase of the Agnes Scott Development Fund. It was successful beyond the dreams of most people in this community. While we did not get the thrill of reporting "over the top" as yet, we did have the most wonderful support that I have ever known and we did get close enough to the goal to be sure that our friends can see us through to final completion. The amazement of the Atlanta public is that the students and faculty and alumnae showed the loyalty which was manifest everywhere and that they were not daunted by hard times or by refusals or any other obstacles. That the College community would a second time report 100 per cent pledging and would bring their total gifts to approximately $115,000, surprised even the most optimistic of us and gave an impetus to the city efforts. There is no doubting that the Alumnae teams kept up the spirit of the movement day after day. Under the leader- ship of Mrs. Essie Roberts DuPre, Mrs. Mary West Thatcher, Mrs. Allie Candler Guy, and Miss Llewellyn Wilburn, full attendance at the report meetings was secured and active service every day. They proved to be eloquent also in their encouragement when things seemed to be doubtful. All Agnes Scott friends will be eternally grateful to George Winship, President of the Fulton Supply Company, who was the general Chairman of the campaign, and also of course to our beloved J. K. Orr, who was one of the most energetic and productive workers, in addition to his generalship. Mrs. S. M. Inman was another Trustee who was a tower of strength for us. We now stand on the verge of victory with $1,466,768 pledged and a balance of $33,232 to be raised. If we can have the continued help of our friends for a brief while longer, we believe that we can celebrate a great accomplishment even during times that would discourage most institutions. The future of Agnes Scott never seemed brighter. j. r. McCain. Hail, Agues Scott! We sing to thee! We'll forget thee never! We'll remember ever! /Ayr will we hold thee, Agnes Scott, Of all the world the dearest spot Hail! The Agnes Scott Alumnae Quarterly Agnes Scott's Campaign of Completion ATLANTA AND DECATUR ORGANIZATION With Dr. McCain as instigator and the Campus, Atlanta and Decatur as the field to be canvassed, Agnes Scott has launched a campaign to complete the one which was begun in 1928. James B. Nevin, editor for the Atlanta Georgian, in a column recently devoted to a discussion of this subject, aptly phrases the idea which Dr. McCain and his cohorts have been so eager to con- vey. Mr. Nevin writes, "This writer thinks the campaign if we may call it that to raise this money for Agnes Scott does not come within the usual view of 'drives' and things of that sort. It is not something newly started on the contrary, it is an effort to carry through a magnifi- cent undertaking already NEARLY FIN- ISHED." And continues, "I do not believe Atlanta will fail Agnes Scott in this crisis. I say that with all confidence notwith- standing the 'ifs,' 'ands' and 'buts' that MIGHT be advanced just at this time to the contrary! If there is one institution that this Greater Atlanta SHOULD hold near and dear to its heart, it is Agnes Scott College; indeed, I am by no means sure that our citizenship understands fully just what a splendid and wonderful col- lege we have right here in our midst in Agnes Scott. " "There is no finer school for girls anywhere in these United States. Agnes Scott stands at the very top of the list, and is recognized as a college of ex- traordinary excellence. Its value to At- lanta, materially and spiritually, cannot be over-estimated." With just such fine leadership, such ar- dent admiration of our scholastic stand- ing, and with such faith and encourage- ment from citizens in Atlanta, work was begun this summer to see the campaign through. We felt fortunate in securing, as campaign manager, Mr. Fought; as general committee chairman, Mr. George Winship, of Atlanta; as chairman of the ladies' teams, Mrs. Walter DuPre (Essie Roberts); as Campus chairman, Miss Llewellyn Wilburn, President of the As- sociation; and Mr. J. K. Oit - as chairman of the Board of Trustees, who are backing the campaign. Mr. Fought has shown great capability in surmounting the mass of details which were to make possible maximum efficiency in the final drive, from October the thirteenth through the seventeenth. Dr. McCain has been an in- spirational leader, and has successfully put over to the many committees working un- der him the need of this campaign at this time. A series of well-planned dinner and luncheon meetings were held for the teams working in both Atlanta and Decatur and led by men and women who have gener- ously devoted their time to soliciting, be- cause of their faith in the college. The women of Atlanta were organized after a luncheon in the Alumnae House on the twenty-ninth of September. Elizabeth Flinn, of the class of 1930, spurred them on by a clever arrangement of verses adapted from "Alice in Wonderland," the key verse of which was: "Won't you walk a little faster?," is the plea of A. S. C. Other schools may try to pass us, lest en- dowed quite soon we be." The Women's teams followed this out- line of organization: Under Mrs. Walter DuPre (Essie Roberts), chairman of wom- en's teams, Miss Llewellyn Wilburn head- ed the Decatur group; the Atlanta groups were divided between Mrs. S. E. Thatcher (Mary West) and Mrs. J. S. Guy (Allie Candler). These three divisions were each divided into five teams, each under a chairman and a co-chairman. Each team then had a minimum of six wox-kers, making a total of approximately a hun- dred workers. The teams led by the men of Atlanta and Decatur were organized on a similar basis. The team chairmen and all workers on the teams were guests of the college at a rally dinner held in the Gymnasium on the night of October the tenth, at which time the students announced the outcome of the Campus Campaign, which had been begun at a luncheon meeting on the thirtieth of September. The student body's enthusi- asm and zeal was a great inspiration to the workers who were to begin their so- liciting the following Monday. The feel- ing of camaraderie among students, alum- nae and faculty was infectious, and none came from the meeting feeling that he or she could do anything less than his or her level best to see to the completion of the marvelous work that had already been done in moving toward the goal desired. The Agnes Scott Alumnae Quarterly Agnes Scott's Campaign of Completion CAMPUS ORGANIZATION Cleverly adopting the title of a recent Paramount vitaphone production, "Follow Thru," the student body launched the Cam- pus Campaign on the thirtieth of Septem- ber at a luncheon in the Bucher T. Scott Gymnasium. Sara Townsend, President of the Class of 1930, presided as toastmistress. She vividly detailed how news of the good old Agnes Scott Spirit had reached Heaven, where Saint Peter found it necessary to put handcuffs, balls and chains on the alumnae to keep them from returning to their Alma Mater. Mr. J. K. Orr, introduced as the "sweet- est sugar lump of them all," spoke on the record and aspirations of the college, and predicted the success of the campaign. Dr. McCain outlined the plan and pur- pose of the campaign and expressed con- fidence that the students and friends of the college would "Follow Thru." . Mr. Winship, loyally acclaimed with "Hooray for Mr. Winship; he's an Agnes Scott girl," paid a tribute to Dr. McCain for the character of leadership that has advanced Agnes Scott so rapidly. Raemond Wilson, '30, spoke on "The Alumnae and the Campaign," recounting how the alumnae look toward the younger clgssss as younger sisters who will carry on for the alumnae by pledging support to the fund that will make toward a greater Alma Mater for us all. Penelope Brown, '32, talked on "The Campaign and the Students," urging the students not to be discouraged by tem- porary hardships and reverses, but to "Sail on and on and on," as Columbus did after former explorers had mapped out routes for him to follow and complete. The final feature of the luncheon was "Feature Hottentots," who consisted of: Ellen Hayes, Page Davidson, Mildred Mc- Cain, and Caroline Orr. These miniature Hottentots came on the stage wearing freshman caps, and through their spokes- man. Page Davidson, urged the students and faculty to make Agnes Scott a bigger and better college for the Hottentots of the future. The luncheon was closed by everyone's singing the Alma Mater, and the entire gathering went on the lawn back of the Alumnae House, where a splendid group picture of everyone was taken. With this luncheon as a beginner, the students went forward with all faculties alive to complete the Campaign equally as chverly. On Saturday night at six-thirty the members of the freshman and sopho- more classes were taken on a moonlight supper hike, at which they were told defi- nitely about the needs of the college, be- cause of the varied activities here on the campus. On Tuesday, October the seventh, the Agonistic published a yellow sheet, under the title of "Follow Thru!" The entire paper proved itself up to the ideals of a news sheet, by covering accurately the four newspaper questions. Four columns were headed under: "The Campaign Why?," "The Campaign Who?," "The Campaign How?" and "The Cam- paign When?" The first of these col- umns endeavored to answer its question, first of all by a statement of the facts of the immediate future toward which we are building, and devoted part of its space to outlining a few student Utopias, to show you not "what is expected of the on- coming generation," but "what the on- coming generation is expecting." These things are, briefly: tiled shower baths, a radio in every room, bedside telephones, breakfast in bed. The second column was similarly equally divided between a seri- ous discussion of the actual participants in the Campaign and a less serious grouping of campus teams under the following lead- ers: Big Chairman, Dr. McCain; Next Big Chairman, Miss Wilburn; Odds' Chair- man, Margie Ellis; Evens' Chairman, Mar- garet Massey. The third column urged loyal and just pledging on the Thursday and Friday of the actual drive, and sug- gested means of meeting these pledges by such clever hints as the following: "Why use taxies? Borrow Miss Hopkins' car." "Never wash your hands in the dormitory. Use the soap in Buttrick." The fourth column emphasized the days to be devoted the Campus Campaign in the first half, and was wound up by a series of accounts of the times when one would feel satis- faction at having done her bit, such as: "When It's Spring Time in the Rockies we'll probably be listening to hammers pounding on the new Music Building, so cheer up, Third Floor Main!" The grand finale of the Campaign was reached at the dinner on Friday night, when the entire student body, faculty and team workers in Atlanta and Decatur were present. The meeting proved that the present students are developing a splen- did sense of loyalty and are showing am- bitions of putting Agnes Scott just where we want to see her, at the head of the class! 6 The Agnes Scott Alumnae Quarterly ENTRANCE AND DEGREE REQUIREMENTS AT AGNES SCOTT Samuel Guerry Stukes, Registrar For some years Agnes Scott has been trying out various methods of selecting stu- dents. We want not only students who are well prepared from the academic point of view but students who will be able to adapt themselves to our ideals, co-operate with us in our campus life, and carry on the traditions which mean so much to Agnes Scott Alumnae. In this process of selection a very interesting fact has been discovered. For several years applicants have been asked why they wish to come to Agnes Scott and we have found that a very large percentage have been influenced by Alumnae. Investigation has shown that this influence has not been through intimate acquaintance in all cases but through the standing of our Alumnae in their communities. This has been most gratifying to us and shows us how greatly our Alumnae may help us in this matter of securing the most desirable type of student. We believe that greater service may be rendered if the Alumnae are familiar with our entrance and degree requirements so we are giving them here in brief outline. Entrance Requirements Very few changes in entrance requirements have been made at Agnes Scott in recent years. This is true with regard to most of the colleges. Our requirements are in line with those of the majority of institutions which offer only the B. A. degree. We require sixteen units for entrance, some prescribed and some elective. The prescribed units are: English 4, Algebra 2, Plane Geometry 1, History 1, Latin 4 or Latin 3 plus Modern Language 2. Elective units to make the total of sixteen must be chosen from the usual list of high school subjects with the exception that we do not credit vocational or semi-vocational courses such as Home Economics, Typing, etc. It is our experience that a student can carefully plan her preparatory course so as to meet our entrance requirements and at the same time take several courses in the vocational field. As a matter of fact practically all of our students have had some of these courses before entering college. We also acquire graduation from an accredited high school. This means that the school must be on the state list of accredited schools or on the list of the Southern As- sociation. Students from non-accredited schools may enter under the plan of four com- prehensive examinations. Some schools require a grade higher than passing grade for recommendation to college. In such cases the applicants must have made the higher grade and in all cases must be recommended by the Principal for admission to this college. If the applicant has not made the recommendation grade she may enter by examinations. The entrance requirements described above are for admission without condition. We do admit some conditioned students. In every case however sixteen units from our accepted list must be presented by the applicant. A student may not have the re- quired Latin or Modern Language but have sixteen units. In that case she may make up the conditions in college or in summer school following her freshman year. Our regula- tion is that all conditions must be removed before the beginning of the second year. Degree Requirements A great many changes have been made in degree requirements during recent years. In these too we have kept our curriculum in line with the curricula of the outstanding colleges of the country. There are certain principles which must be taken into account in determining a course of study: first, there must be a proper distribution of courses The Agnes Scott Alumnae Quarterly 7 to prevent the student from too much specialization and to introduce her to the various fields of knowledge; second, there must be sufficient concentration to allow a fair degree of mastery in some one field. The first of these principles is evident in the re- quired courses and the second in the regulations governing the concentration in the Junior and Senior years. We have at Agnes Scott certain courses required of all students. These specific requirements are: English 6 semester hours Modern Language 6 Bible 6 Hygiene 1 2 If the student has had no modern language in high school she must take twelve hours in college. When the student enters with two units in Modern Language she continues that language one year to satisfy the above requirement. In addition to the specific requirements mentioned above we require that a student select five out of the following seven groups: Gr. I. Biology or Chemistry or Physics. Gr. II. English Literature. Gr. III. Greek or Latin. Gr. IV. History or Economics. Gr. V. Mathematics. Gr. VI. Psychology. Gr. VII. Biology or Chemistry or Physics. In each of the five groups selected the student must complete a year course of not less than six semester hours. There are two restrictions in connection with the selection of groups: every student must take one laboratory science and every student must take in college either Latin or Greek or Mathematics (that is, she must select either Group III or Group V) . The Alumnae will, we are sure, be interested in the changes allowed in the above group system as compared with the old regulations which called for about half of the work required for the degree in specific requirements without option. We believe that the new curriculum allows a student greater freedom in selecting courses which fit in with her particular abilities and at the same time safeguards against too much distribution of subjects. The changes which have been made also affect the major and minor requirements of the Junior and Senior years. Some will remember that we had a few years ago the re- quirements of a major and a minor. Now we have the major requirements practically unchanged but instead of a minor we require courses in allied or related subjects. These are commonly called "related hours." For instance, a student majoring in French will complete the requirement of twenty-four semester hours in the language and take her twelve related hours in other languages or European History. We also allow a major of twenty-one hours when the related hours are increased to fifteen. We believe that this scheme gives a student a better grasp of her field of specialization than the old practice of a major with a minor not closely related to the major subject. For the student, however, who has a special interest in two unrelated fields we offer the "double major" without the required related hours. This discussion may seem technical but we have tried to state the Agnes Scott requirements as simply as possible. We want the Alumnae to know that .we are making changes which keep us abreast of the educational practices of our finest institutions. The Agnes Scott Alumnae Quarterly FROM THE ALUMNAE PRESIDENT Dear "Alums": How I wish every single one of yovi could be on the campus to see the changes which have taken place during the summer! All of the students and faculty and At- lanta and Decatur are still gasping and asking, "Have you seen the elevator in Buttrick?" or "Aren't the date parlors in Main cute?" You'll just have to make that visit this year and see for yourselves, for no words of mine are adequate. As the Quarterly goes to press the Campaign Committee is launching in Atlanta and Decatur what will be called "The Campaign of Comple- tion," for it will be a drive for the final $300,- 000. The Trustees would never have undertaken this campaign if the Alumnae had not made the original offer to raise the money for the Chapel. We pride ourselves on being able to see through what we begin So let's each consider seriously what our responsibility is in sending this cam- paign over the top. $40,000 of the Chapel fund has not yet been subscribed. Can't we dig down a little deeper and make a success of this under- taking? I wonder if you feel in close touch with the college and with the work of the Alumnae As- sociation? I'm sure if you could know how many students come to Agnes Scott because of some alumna they have known, you would feel a thrill of pride. If you have any suggestions of work we ought to be doing, won't you let us know? The success of the year's work depends to such a large extent on the interest of every Agnes Scott Alumna. Sincerely, LLEWELLYN WILBURN, '19, President of Alumnae Association. A LETTER OF WELCOME TO ALUMNAE Dear Alumnae: Thanksgiving is fast approaching and I know what Thanksgiving brings with it to every Agnes Scott girl a desire to get back with all her old friends to her Alma Mater for the loads of fun that she always finds there. A Home Coming is a glorious adventure, when you stop to think about it, and you wouldn't dare miss the chance of renewing old friendships, of exchanging latest secrets with your best friend from far away, of seeing the marvelous changes wrought on our Campus showing the first fruits of the Campaign and most especially you wouldn't want to let your friends congregate at a birthday without you! It's because of this birthday party that I have the chance of writing to you, so I mustn't dwell too much on the other good things about home coming this year. First of all, you are every one invited to attend a birthday tea given in the Alumnae House on The Agnes Scott Alumnae Quarterly 9 Friday, November the twenty-eighth from three to five in honor of the birthday of our dear alumna, Anna Young, for whom our Alumnae House is named. We expect to have the very nicest party ever, but it can't be a success unless everybody who can possibly come is there. Birthday parties often bring the same feeling that brides' showers and graduation invitations do, but let me explain this point, too! This is not the old time child's party where someone meets you at the door to take your present and lets you in to see the fun if you've paid your entrance fee in the form of a tissue paper package tied with blue ribbon! This gift-giving would be on the quiet, and from those who, realizing the need of any household, feel that they would like to contribute some little something to our Alumnae home. It is always tremendously appreciated. You all know, and too well I expect, that sheets and pillow cases and towels do have a way of wearing out, china and glassware will get broken and that there are always artistic additions that make a place home-like. I'm afraid my hints fairly well escape subtlety! In case I have digressed from my main objective, let me extend again the very heart- iest invitation to every alumna to be present at our home coming Tea. If you can come for the whole week-end, so much the better, but if you can spare only one day, make that one Friday, November the twenty-eighth, and if you can spare only part of that day, take time out from three to five, and I'm sure you won't be sorry. Yours until Thanksgiving, MARY WARREN, '29. Chairman of Entertainment Committee. THE YOUNG RESURGENT CLAIMS THE EARTH This half-familiar loveliness, that glides In shining presences across the grass, These lingering April afternoons, and rides Behind wind-hurried poplars as they pass, Is more than some bright Ariel's descent Upon an alien world. Unto this hour April, a thousand vanished years, has lent Evanescently her fair love's flower, And burgeoning upon an ancient hill. Has lifted measured moments to the sun, Then drooped, a spent but young immortal still, Another century of springs begun. In beauty older than an Eden's birth, The young resurgent April claims the earth. Janef Preston, '21. Winner of the White Sonnet Prize, offered by a Mrs. White of New York through the Poetry Society of Georgia. This prize is given for the most perfect sonnet written by any member of the Georgia Poetry Society and was won by Janef's poem over many entries.) 10 The Agnes Scott Alumnae Quarterly THE CAMPUS TRANSFORMATION Ellene Winn, '31 Just as the ladies of the gay nineties were wont to wreath their heads in glorious transformations, so has our Alma Mater adopted a transformation, which, we feel sure, should entitle her to hold her head high as one of the loveliest ladies of the South. Never again will Sophomore Commission snatch hair over the advisability of push- ing the Freshmen in the pool under the Old Gym, nor debate on whether Miss Miller would lend mattresses for the event. The Alumnae's subterranean bird bath like a poet's dead sweetheart is nothing now but a rose bush. Numerous little brick walks and plots of grass are now on the sites of Home Ec and Old Gym, while the Laundry has given place to Buttrick Hall, which is such a perfect example of Gothic architecture that the history teachers use it to illustrate their lectures in History 101 on the subject of Artichitecture. It even has a couple of flying buttresses! There really isn't a "Back Campus" any more (where men, etc., are not allowed, you know, and where people could wear combs in their hair in the dear old days), for a new paved drive goes from McDonough to South Candler, via Buttrick Hall, the Library, the Gym, and the Infirmary. The administrative offices are on the first floor of the new building. You really ought to see Dr. McCain's grand looking new office furniture, the gift of the Class of 1930. Also, everyone will be interested to know that Mr. Tart has a strong room. All the classes are held in Buttrick, too. We had never known how palatial a class room could look. There are, however, several drawbacks to our class rooms, gorgeous as they are. All of them have glass in their transoms, and people will have to stop pulling that awful gag about Miss Latin Smith except as an occurence of the dear, dim past. And as to the desks they are so brand new, that it will be much harder to stay awake during classes, as we used to beguile the time by reading the names and fraternities of the beaux of our dear alumnae. Other interesting features of the new building are the Post Office in the basement, which has real barred windows just like the one in Big Dec, and the new Book Store, which really looks exactly like Macy's. There is an elevator for the faculty, but every one is afraid to run it but the Freshmen and Dr. Davidson. On the second floor there is a marvelous lounge with wicker furniture in it, where people wait between the bells which are, by the way, run entirely by electricity. They go off regularly, and now Ellas doesn't have to punch those little buttons in Main. Twelve and thirteen Main have been thrown together to make a very attractive room for the Day Students, with new draperies, rugs and wicker furniture. And forty- two Main is now the Y. W. Cabinet Room. All the other offices and class rooms in Main which were left vacant have been made into the most adorable little date parlors, with shaded lights, beautiful draperies, and everything conducive to romance. It is rumored that this was done at the instigation of Miss Flopkins, who is eager to have Agnes Scott uphold its high per cent of married alumnae. No statistics have as yet been filed with us as to just how things are going, but we are sure that business will pick up considerable as soon as the news gets around about the new courting facilities. The Agnes Scott Alumnae Quarterly 11 SUMMERING IN FRANCE Margaret Phythian, '16 Here comes another summer traveler pest wanting to talk about her trip and everybody knows what a bore that can be and at least you can luckily turn the page, since you know what it is all about, whereas, if I met you face to face, you might be in for a good hour without hope of escape. But really the thing that makes me bold enough to talk about my good times this summer is the memory of Ruth Slack's ac- count in the Quarterly of her trip west; it sounded so interesting that I decided then and there that if ever I had a summer that I enjoyed as much as she did hers, I would cer- tainly put it in print! One of the best things about this trip was that I did not expect to take it. When I got back to Agnes Scott last fall, all worn down and washed out after a year of hard study in Paris, and having missed all the thrill and excitement and enthusiasm of the campus campaign, I had such a cheated feeling that I made up my mind then and there that nothing could pull me so far away from home again. Then the year wore on and, in no time, people were beginning to plan all sorts of interesting summer trips. Miss McKinney and Dr. Sweet were going to Italy, Germany and Switzerland and Miss Alex- ander was thinking of France and before I knew it, the foursome was made up and we were sailing for Cherbourg on the Leviathan. Everybody knows that things cannot be dull around Miss McKinney even with the dread of sea sickness hanging over her head, so we had a jolly time all the way across and landed ready to do Europe. The foursome split up at Cherbourg, Miss McKinney and Dr. Sweet making for Italy and Miss Alex- ander and I off for a summer in France. We were several weeks ahead of the tourist crowd. Brittany was our first objective, starting with that most unique and beautiful of all spots, Mont Saint Michel. The ideal way to see Brittany is supposed to be by auto, in a nicely organized party, where all the difficulties are smoothed out, but if you don't mind a few discomforts, go as we did on the funny little trains and make your way as best you can from one quaint little town to another, with only as much baggage as you can handle with ease by yourself, We left home with two suitcases apiece but cut it down to one before the first week was over and literally lived in our suits. I could talk forever about Brittany, the quaint old towns and the picturesque mar- ket places, teeming with people in native costume, the clatter of their wooden shoes over the cobblestones, the women on their knees washing in the river, the old churches which have stood for centuries, always open and never empty, the wayside calvaries, the lovely country side, yellow with blooming broom, and most of all the beauty of that rugged coast with the blue sea dashing against its rocks. I have not enough descriptive adjectives in my vocabulary to do justice to Brittany but if you are interested in seeing France, do not forget this little corner where the people cling more tenaciously to their traditions than in any other part of France, and where, if you do not follow the beaten track, you can get some real insight into the life of the people. After Brittany, we decided to make for the South before it got too hot, so we followed the coast down to Biarritz in the western end of the Pyrenees, stopping on the way at Nantes and Bordeaux, Biarritz is a typical ocean resort town, full of hotels, shops and tourists, so we lingered only long enough to get places in one of the big auto- cars for a six-day trip through the Pyrenees as far as Carcassonne. That was a marvellous trip and after I stopped driving from the rear seat and made myself look at the scenery instead of the narrow mountain road, I enjoyed every minute of it. The first day took us deep into the Basque country with its decided Spanish flavor, where the inevitable 12 The Agnes Scott A i. umnae Quarterly beret would have seemed more picturesque had it not been the latest fad here at home. We were eager to see the national Basque game of pelote but missed it all along the line. I had always wanted to see the Pyrenees but had no idea that they were so beautiful. We climbed to dizzy heights above the clouds with nothing in sight but snow peaks and then down to lovely green valleys and slopes covered with masses of wild flowers and then off again, always different, and each more beautiful than the one we had left behind. Aside from the scenery, the high spots along the Pyrenees trip seem to me to be Lourdes with its magnificent cathedral and thousands of pilgrims in search of miraculous cures, and Carcassonne, that ancient walled city which seems untouched by modern civiliza- tion. From Carcassonne, we took another six-day auto trip through the mountains of Central France. This seemed a little tame after the Pyrenees trip but was lovely low- mountain country and particularly beautiful through the gorges of the Farn river. We explored a unique cave in this section which was discovered thirty years ago but has been open to the public only since 1927. Here some of the stalagmites rise to the amazing height of one hundred feet and the general impression is that of a gigantic forest whose fantastic looking trees are made of purest alabaster. Coming back to Carcassonne, we took the train for Avignon and the Palace of the Popes, stopping off at Farascon to pay our respects to Fartar Inn. Avignon was delight- ful but I must hurry on to Marseille and from there all along the Mediterranean coast by auto to Nice. Here we spent the fourth of July and encountered our first heat, so we headed once more for the mountains and this time, the Alps. We spent some time at Chamonix and did a little tame climbing toward Mont Blanc. We were tempted to linger there but hurried on to Switzerland where we met Miss Mc- Kinney and Dr. Sweet at Lucerne. Everyone knows what a beautiful spot Switzerland is and I don't think we missed many of its delights After ten days here, we headed back to Paris via Alsace. I should have stopped the ramble long ago but I cannot do so without saying that Strasbourg is a beautiful city and well worth the trip there for the cathedral alone not to mention the quaint old homes and the stork nests on the chimney. Another spot in France, which is of course classic to the tourist but none the less interesting is the beautiful Loire valley, with its historic old chateaux and particularly the towns of Tours and Blois. Here, as everywhere we wanted more time; a summer really should be twice as long. Until we got to Paris, we hadn't seen a soul from home, in spite of reports that all of Agnes Scott was in Europe. By that time I looked so shabby that I hoped no one would know me, but I had hardly stepped out, when I was hailed by Mar)' Davis. It was good to see her but not complimentary that she recognized me by my delapidated back. Next, we met Miss Christy and ended by staying at her hotel. But I mustn't start on Paris or this will never end. We joined forces with Miss McKinney and Dr. Sweet here for the second time and, after two weeks that went all too quickly, sailed back together, congratulating ourselves that we had missed the U. S. heat wave and unanimous in the decision that it had been a perfect summer. So, the summer passed and when fall rolled 'round again and found us back at A. S. C, I found that what I had missed during my year of study was to be mine again, the thrill of the "Follow Through" campaign, with its goal so near; and not even the most beautiful cathedrals I saw gave me more joy than the wonderful evidences of the campaign already shown in Buttrick Hall and Main. The Agnes Scott Alumnae Quarterly 13 NOTES ON NEW BOOKS Margaret (Bland) Sewell, '20 Two Autobiographical Books That truth is stranger and often more interesting than fiction is exemplified in a recent book that possesses a unique and fascinating charm to all who have been so fortun- ate as to read, "The Story of San Michele." The author, Dr. Axel Munthe, claims that the book was not intended as an autobiography, that self, unconsciously, crept in. Some one has called the book a story of Death; instead, it should be called a story of Life, of abundant life. The author had a most interesting and varied career. Though of Northern, Swedish birth, Dr. Munthe impresses one as being of Southern, Latin temper- ament. Through the pages of San Michele, one travels extensively with Dr. Munthe; one lives in Paris; in Keat's house in Rome; visits cholera-stricken Naples, one greets the name of old friends, such as: Henry James, Dr. Weir Mitchell, Guy de Maupassant; one associates with and becomes fond of a variety of dogs and pets. Indeed, Dr. Munthe claims that though opinions differ as to his skill as a physician, his skill as a dog-doctor has never been disputed. The reviewer could write pages about this delightful book, but fears to deprive the prospective reader of some of the many thrills in prospect for him or her. Differing greatly from, and yet possessing some similarities to the story of San Michele is the "Foursquare" of John Rathbone Oliver. A man of diverse gifts and in- terests, Dr. Oliver has expanded his life to include four vital interests, hence the name of his latest book. Dr. Oliver devotes more than half the pages of this book to his work as psychiatrist to Baltimore's City Courts. To the layman, as well as to the specialist in crimnology, these pages will make an earnest appeal. His occupation of the chair of Medicine at the University of Maryland; the wardenship of one of the buildings at Johns Hopkins; and the crowning joy of Dr. Oliver's week his services on Sunday as a priest in the church of his choice, occupy the rest of the pages of this story of a busy, useful life. Dr. Oliver does not add authorship to his list of successful activities, but readers of "Fear" and of "Victor and Victim" know that he ranks high in the field of letters. The Son Avenger, by Sigrid Undset, Translated by Arthur C. Chafer This novel brings to a dramatic close Mme. Undset's tetralogy, The Master of Hestviken. To those who have followed the author through the pages of her earlier works, who have lost themselves in the life of Norway of the Middle Ages, who have followed Kristin Lavransdatter from her peaceful childhood through the tempestuous years of her girlhood and young married life, to the final struggles of her old age, the power of this later work comes not as a surprise. Some of the colorfulness of Kristin Lavrans- datter is lacking to be sure but. on the whole, this last novel is of more real significance. It is a book full of human and of spiritual problems, problems that can not be considered apart from the age in which the characters live, problems of human justice and of medie- val faith. Like Kristin Lavransdatter, it is alive with elemental passion and elemental force. It is a book that one can not read and leave but a book that one must continue to live with, day by day. The Meaning of Culture by John Cowper Powys "Culture is what is left over after you have forgotten all you have definitely set out to learn." This somewhat unusual and entirely delightful definition is typical of the freshness of attitude of the author toward an old subject. And if one can just persuade oneself to overlook the rather alarmingly learned sound of the title of this book, and to plunge headlong into its analyses, its definitions, and its applications of that fascinat- 14 The Agnes Scott Alumnae Quarterly ing, elusive quality called culture, one will find relief from a prosaic, commercial, mechanical world in the contemplation of one's one soul and of its great potentialities. "Let us have done," says the author, "with this vociferous, hypocritical humbug about real life being more important than books! The noisy persons who use these bracing expressions will never know, with all their bluster, never, never in twenty years, such quivering ecstatic raptures as one silent boy or one reserved girl draws in afternoon from the pages or from between the pages of Rousseau's Confessions, or Proust's Le Temps Ketrouve or Thomas Mann's Magic Mountain, or Spengler's Decline of the West. It is not the outward variety or the material bustle and clatter of experience that counts it is the subtlety and the intensity." And it is for such as these the silent, the reserved, the intense persons that Powys is writing. This cult which he terms Culture, which resembles Humanism and which is strangely akin to the highest types of religion, is for the man or woman, boy or girl who, though "surrounded by affectionate relatives and pleasant acquaintances," is a little alone in the world, a little shy of sharing with any one that inner light which shines so much more radiantly than the outward and visible living of every day. Culture and Philosophy, Culture and Literature, Culture and Painting, Culture and Poetry, Culture and Religion, these the author discusses fully and with understanding, adding also considerations of the application of Culture through happiness, love, nature, reading, human relations, and destiny. One could only wish that, instead of repeating himself as he occasionally does, he had added some word, at least, of the relationship of culture and music. But though that is not included in detail, it is generally understood in his broad applications of culture, for "the true meaning of culture is a quickening and vivifying of a person's deepest and most secret happiness; in other words the attainment of as thrilling a response to the magic of life as that per- son's temperament allows." The Boys and Sally Down on a Plantation by Rose B. Knox (Doubleday, Doran and Co., Garden City, New York, 1930.) The Boys and Sally, by Rose B. Knox of the class of 1899, recaptures something of the charm that endeared Two Little Knights of Kentucky and Diddic, Dumps and Tot to juvenile readers and all readers interested in the Old South "just after the war." It is a thoroughly readable and lovable story, based on plantation life and developed against all the fine old traditions which we like to think of as being typically southern. The plot is advanced in a series of whimsical accounts of the adventures of Sally, her younger brother, Van, Richard, the mountain boy who claims to be the son of Rich- ard Lyle who disappeared during the war, and, as Sally puts it, "the million boys in this family" who "are perfectly awful!" A light vein of humour runs throughout the ac- counts, and there is a mass of vivid description to make such scenes as the depletion of the barn-yard fowl's feathers for the purpose of outfitting would-be Indians and the loss of Sally's curls, thanks to a misdirected can of green paint, not only graphic but memor- able. Both the author and illustrator have lived on typical Southern plantations and the life they portray verbally and pictorially is accurate as well as charming- The book is recommended for boys and girls up to the age of twelve, and in the words of Anne T. Eaton who reviewed the book for the New York Times in August, "Miss Rose B. Knox has given us in The Boys and Sally, a volume that ought to be a permanent ad- dition to the list of books for children dealing with American life." Be sure to add this to your list of books for your child's next birthday or for Christ- mas. It is a real story by a real Agnes Scott alumna, who will enjoy hearing how you have liked the book. Write to Miss Rose B. Knox, care Junior Books, Doubleday, Doran and Co., Garden City, New York. The Agnes Scott Alumnae Quarterly 15 Through the College Gates HONOR ROLL ANNOUNCEMENTS Once more the faculty have donned their academic regalia and marched through the Chapel to the strains of "Ancient of Days" while the student body stood ting- ling with curiosity for the news that was about to be announced. On Saturday, Oc- tober the fourth, the faculty gave honor- able mention to twenty-three of the pres- ent student body for scholastic standing in the academic year 1929-1930. The papers dwelt lovingly on the fact that of the twenty-three thirteen were Georgia girls and ten of them of Atlanta or greater Atlanta. All of which means, "Look to your laurels, oh boarders!" or the next building on the Campaign program will be a Day Student hut, and not the luxurious modern dormitory you are covet- ing! Those who have made the honor roll for this past year are: Class of 1931: Marjorie Daniel of Senoia, Georgia; Ellen Davis of Louisville, Kentucky; Katherine Morrow of Zitacuaro, Mexico (and, by the way, Katherine is the only honor student who is a non-resident of the United States); Laura Robinson of Augusta, Georgia (sister of Dr. Henry Robinson of the Mathematics Department) ; Elizabeth Simpson of Decatur, Georgia; Julia Thompson of Richmond, Virginia; Louise Ware of Atlanta, Georgia, and Ellene Winn of Clayton, Alabama (one of the contributors for this issue). Class of 1932: Penslope Brown of At- lanta, Georgia; Lora Lee DeLoach, Stone Mountain, Georgia; Virginia Gray, Union, West Virginia; Ruth Green of Louisville, Kentucky; Irene Hartselle of Lakeland, Florida; Lois Ions of Miami, Florida; Eliz- abeth Lynch of St. Petersburg, Florida; Elizabeth Skeen of Decatur, Georgia (the second to last of the Skeens); and Miriam Thompson of Atlanta, Georgia. Class of 1933: Willa Beckham of At- lanta, Georgia; Mary de Saussure Clarke of Atlanta, Georgia; Elizabeth Lightcap of Yazoo City, Mississippi; Elizabeth Little of Atlanta, Georgia; Eulalia Napier of Decatur, Georgia; and Gail Nelson of Atlanta, Georgia. tation to the alumnae to enjoy these lec- tures. As you see from the following pro- gram, the first lecture was held on October 29th, with Dr. Franco Bruno Averardi, as the speaker, but it will be well worth your while to purchase season tickets, as the other attractions are all very interesting and admission to the Byrd lecture will be two dollars, except by the season tickets, as the contract so stipulates; so, if you can attend two or three of these lectures, it will pay you to purchase the season ticket and have the low price for the Byrd lec- ture, available only to season ticket hold- ers. Wednesday, October 29, 8:30 P. M. Dr. Franco Bruno Averardi Contemporary Literature in Italy. Monday, December 8, 8:30 P. M. Prin- cess Der Ling At the Manchu Court. Wednesday, January 7, 8:30 P. M. Dr. Arthur Pillsbury Miracles of Nature (moving pictures). Thursday, February 26, 2:30 P. M. Ad- miral Richard Byrd Flying to the South Pole (moving pictures). Princess Der Ling was one of the ladies in waiting to the Empress Dowager of China and her father was ambassador to many countries; her education has been in Christian mission schools of China and in France; her wide travels have made her a very interesting speaker and her subject of the Manchu Court ought to prove a most attractive one. Dr. Arthur Pillsbury presents an illus- trated lecture, dealing with the marvels of nature, especially undersea life. Admiral Richard Byrd. We simply name him and add that he brings with him pic- tures taken on his flight and expedition which are entirely different from those of his moving picture. LECTURE ASSOCIATION PROGRAM FOR 1930-1931 The Lecture Association feels that it is exceedingly fortunate in the offerings for this year and extends a most cordial invi- GIFT TO BUTTRICK HALL Among other new possessions of the ad- ministration building is a beautiful colored etching, brought from Europe by Miss Alexander, Miss Phythian, Dr. Sweet and Miss McKinney expressly for the purpose of adorning the walls of Buttrick Hall. The etching is of the Cathedral of Chartres, and the college community at large feel deeply indebted to them for this gift of real artistic merit. This picture was accepted by the faculty with expressions of delight and the following morning, an- nouncement of this presentation was made 16 The Agnes Scott Alumnae Quarterly in chapel by Dr. McCain and an oppor- tunity given to the college community to see this picture. FACULTY NEWS Announcement was made at the begin- ning of the session of the fact that the fac- ulty and administrative staff for the year 1930-1931 includes sixty-five members, two of whom are new, three of whom have been on leave of absence last year, and three of whom are temporary appoint- ments. These faculty members and ad- ministrative officers have been assigned space in Buttrick Hall, and are enjoying the privileges of having individual offices and conference rooms. News of these fac- ulty members is as follows: Dr. James T. Gillespie, brother of the late Dr. R. T. Gillespie of Columbia Semi- nary, is to be associate professor in Bi- ble. He and his wife are living on the campus in one of the faculty homes. Miss Marion Leatherman is in charge of the Library, and will be assisted by Miss Clara Mae Allen. Miss Martha Crowe after receiving her M.A. degree from Columbia University this past summer, has become a regular member of the French department, where she served temporarily last year. Miss Philippa Gilchrist is getting her Ph.D. at the University of Wisconsin this winter, and in her absence Miss Frances Rainey is filling in for a year in the Chem- istry department. Dr. Henry A. Robinson has returned as professor of Mathematics after spending last year on a leave of absence at Johns Hopkins where he was awarded his Ph.D. in June and where he did extensive work on a text book. He and his wife and two children are living on College Place again this winter. Miss Gooch chaperoned a party to Eu- rope this summer. Miss Melissa Cilley is head of the Span- ish Department here this winter, coming here from the University of Wisconsin, where she was head of the Spanish House. Miss Hollingsworth, her predecessor, is doing clerical work in Baltimore. Miss Emma May Laney has received her doctorate from Yale University. Miss Louise Hale is living in one of the college houses on South Candler Street this winter with her mother and father, who are a delightful addition to faculty activities. Miss Leslie Gaylord went abroad with Georgia Watson, '28, this past summer. Miss Katherine Omwake, after spending a winter doing research work in Washing- ton, D. C, has returned to teach in the Psychology Department. Miss Hopkins was honored by the Uni- versity of Georgia last June, when that institution voted to confer the honorary degree of doctor of letters on her. The Athens papers detailed her distinction as follows: "It is in recognition of her long service in educational work that Miss Nanette Hopkins, Dean of Agnes Scott College, will receive the degree of doctor of letters from the University of Geor- gia." Miss Hopkins has also received cred- itable publicity in the Atlanta papers re- cently, and we feel a glow of pride in the appreciation of the reading public of one whom we hold so dear. Dr. McCain's parents, Professor and Mrs. John I. McCain, of Due West, South Carolina, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on July the eighth, at which time Dr. McCain also celebrated the comple- tion of 50 years of teaching. Dr. McCain is now head of the English Department of Erskine College, where he has been for the last forty-eight years. Miss McKinney, Dr. Sweet, Miss Phy- thian and Miss Alexander report an ideal summer traveling in Europe. Dr. Ethel Polk Peters, resident physi- cian during Dr. Sweet's leave of absence last year, has been added to the teaching staff of Paine College in Augusta, Geor- gia, where her husband, Dr. E. C. Peters, is president. N. S. F. A. CONFERENCE One of the most interesting happenings of the year at Agnes Scott will be while most of the college community is away for the Christmas holidays, when the National Students Federation of America will con- vene in Atlanta, with Georgia Tech and Agnes Scott as hosts to the girls and boys from all over the country. Rebekah Scott dormitory will be given over to the girls who are delegates to this conference, and Tech will take care of the boy?. This con- ference, lasting for several days in the last week of December, is one of the most im- portant of all student gatherings and Agnes Scott feels honored to have the dele- gates as her guests. Martha Stackhouse, '30, who was our delegate of last year and is also one of the national officers of this association, is planning to return at that time to assist in making our part in this convention a success. Ellen Davis, '31, the president of student government this year, will also be here, and will assume a good deal of the responsibility of arrange- ment plans for our guests at Agnes Scott. The Agnes Scott Alumnae Quarterly 17 From the Alumnae Office Club News BIRMINGHAM, ALA. The Birmingham Club held its first fall meeting at the home of Mary Ray Dobyns, the president, with eleven present, and the election of officers resulted in the follow- ing officers for the coming year: Presi- dent, Eugenia (Thompson) Akin, '25; vice- president, Elizabeth (Ransom) Hahn, '23; secretary, Olivia Swann, '26; treasurer, Pauline Willoughby, '30. This club has decided to change its monthly meetings from a downtown hotel meeting place to the different homes of its members, meet- ing on Saturday afternoons, every two weeks, if possible, and with Lib (Ransom) Hahn as chairman of the program commit- tee and Vallie Young (White) Archibald and Cornelia Cartland on the committee, the meetings will be well provided for in that line. A group from this club is plan- ning a trip over for a week-end soon. One interesting idea which this club is plan- ning to try out and which they do not mind others adopting is the use of one of the ever-present miniature golf courses of their city for a week, allowing them to sell tickets on some sort of percentage basis to increase the treasury. The award- ing of a scholarship in Birmingham this year is also under consideration with this group and many other worth while plans. Much credit is due the officers of last year who so successfully put over the Col- lege Day program in four high schools of the city, with students from Agnes Scott as speakers on these programs. JACKSONVILLE, FLA. Miss Farris Davis has been elected pres- ident of this club at a luncheon held re- cently at the George Washington Hotel; Mrs. H. F. Bethea (Anne Waddell) is vice president; Miss Elizabeth Lawrence, sec- retary-treasurer; Mrs. Arthur Murphy (Sarah Davis), member of the board for two years and Mrs. J. H. Ross (Gertrude Briesenick), members of the board for one year. Gertrude (Briesenick) Ross gave a delightful talk on the Agnes Scott com- mencement which she attended; Charlotte Buckland made the announcement that scholarships were to be awarded this year to Agnes Scott in the several high schools. Mr. Charles T. Paxon and Mrs. Paxon were guests of the club at this luncheon and Mr. Paxon gave an interesting talk on the Agnes Scott Building Fund. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Paxon, Rachel Paxon and her guest, Sarah Southerland, Anne (Waddell) Bethea, Sarah (Mc- Kowen) Blackshear, Farris Davis, Doro- thy (Brown) Jennings, Elizabeth Law- rence, Ellen Colyer and Charlotte Buck- land. ATLANTA, GA. Officers are not elected this year in this club, as they hold office for two years, ac- cording to the club constitution, so the September meeting, which was held at Willie Belle (Jackson) McWhorter's beau- tiful home on Habersham Road, was a very delightful social meeting, without much routine business, except the many plans for the annual Bazaar, which will be held this year at the Anna Young Alum- nae House, under the general leadership of Ethel (Alexander) Gaines, with about ten efficient chairmen of tables and their committees, to assist in making it a suc- cess. For the first time, the bazaar will be held on the campus and this enables the club to not only appeal to its usual Atlanta gathering but also puts it near to the college community. This club has an annual pledge for five years to the cam- paign of five hundred dollars and with one year's five hundred behind, is press- ing hard on to its second payment. COLUMBUS, GA. Early in September, this club was host to the students who are to be students at Agnes Scott this year at a beautiful bridge-tea at Spring Haven, the charming country home of Mrs. Roy Duncan (Lil- lian Eason). Not only were the girls who were prospective students for this year but also those who were returning for a sec- ond year and their mothers, guests of this club. The game was played in rooms which were veritable gardens of flowers throughout, lavender and white predomi- nating. Afterwards, the club and its guests were seated for tea at a long table, beautiful with low bowls of physostegia, dahlias and roses, with tall lavender can- dles in crystal holders, and at each hon- oree's place were lovely manikins dressed in white organdy with touches of lavender, concealing within a powder puff. The The Agnes Scott Alumnae Quarterly hostesses were: Lillian (Eason) Duncan, Antoinette (Blackburn) Rust, Mary (Brad- ley) Cooper, Myrtle Blackmon, Emilie Harvey, Josephine (Schuessler) Stevens, Miriam Kaufman, Frances McCoy, Mar- guerite (Bratton) Joerg, Hallie (Alexan- der) Turner, Lucile Eason and Louise Ba- ker. The honorees were: Natilu McKen- ney, Louise Schuessler, Juliette Kaufman, Mary Dexter, Joan Raht, Nanna Seally, Marjorie Gamble, Mrs. C. M. Gamble, Bet- ty Gardner and Mary Boyd. Many interesting things are being done by this club each year; one of the most successful ones of last year is to be re- peated this year the bringing of a group of interested high school seniors up to the college for a week-end, the guests of the Columbus girls who are now in college, that they may have a real taste of college life at A. S. C. and see how much fun it it. Also, the awarding of the scholarship which was won last year by Louise Schuessler, will be again given by this club to a high school student. The officers elected for the coming year were: Josephine (Schuessler) Stevens, president; Pearl Lowe (Hamner) Betts, vice president; Frances McCoy, secretary; Lillian (Eason) Duncan, treasurer; public- ity chairman, Louise Baker. There are about sixteen members in this most en- thusiastic club. ANOTHER CAP AND GOWN! The Alumnae Association feels deeply indebted to Daisy Frances Smith for the gift of a cap and gown during the sum- mer. This is a favor to us and to the girls who rent them from year to year, and we wish to extend our thanks to her. And speaking of caps and gowns the caps and gowns which the Alumnae Asso- ciation rents to the senior class each year have gone like the proverbial hot cakes already this fall. What we need is more of them. ' Seniors are clamoring for them, and there are quite a large number of these who feel that they cannot afford to buy new ones, and to whom we would like to extend the privilege of renting them from us, but find ourselves without the wherewithal. Haven't you a cap or a gown for which you have no immediate use that you could let us have ? If you have a prospect in sight for said articles such as a sister or a daughter who plans to en- ter Agnes Scott, why not let us have your cap and gown until she needs them? Or if you are merely cherishing them as sym- bols of "the bright college scenes from the past," shake out your sentimentality with the moth balls with which they are stored away, and let us have them. REPORT OF HOUSE AND TEA ROOM COMMITTEE (This report was not published with re- ports of the other Alumnae Association committees in the July Quarterly, being delayed to cover the fiscal year from Sep- tember to September). The Anna Young Alumnae House seems to become more popular each year as a home for returning alumnae. This year we have had a greater number of guests, from guests of alumnae, mothers of col- lege students, as well as from alumnae. There have been some alumnae who have spent several weeks at the Alumnae House while taking courses in Atlanta, and there was one, Miss Rosa Belle Knox, of the class of 1899, who, being so charmed with the atmosphere of the house, spent two months there while writing a book. Returning alumnae have always found a cordial welcome awaiting them, from Mrs. Nisbet, the hostess, and manager of the tea room and we feel that she has been most successful in her first year with the Alumnae Association. Mrs. Nisbet will be with us again this year. The House has been the grateful recipi- ent of many gifts linen from Miss Mc- Kinney and Dr. Sweet, Miss Alexander and Miss Phythian, Miss Lillian Smith, Mrs. Jean Ramspeck Harper, and many others. Miss Elizabeth Jackson gave a half dozen bouillon spoons. At the Thanks- giving Birthday Party there were gifts of money from Mesdames Young, Brown and Eagan, and a lamp from the Atlanta Club, and two pictures from the Birming- ham Club. The House and Tea Room Committee had $155.47 which passed through their hands during the year. This was spent for linen, silver, china, curtains, kitchen utensils, and menu card covers for the Tea Room, which were made by a member of our committee, Eva (Towers) Hendee. This report is from September to Sep- tember: Receipts $7,842.02 Disbursements 7,104.53 Profits 737.49 75% Profits to General Asso- ciation 553.12 20% Profits to Mrs. Nisbet 147.50 5% Profits to House Committee 36.87 Respectfully submitted, FRANCES (GILLILAND) STUKES, Chairman of House and Tea Room Com- mittee. Program of Events FOR November and December November: November 1 Seniors' Hallowe'en Party. November 8 Investiture. November 22 Blackfriars' Play. November 27-29 Home Coming Week-end for Alumnae. Re- union time for class of 1930. Home Coming Week-end Events: November 27 Alumnae-Varsity Basketball Game, 10:00 a. m. Football in Atlanta. Formal dinner in college dining halls, followed by dance in Gym. November 28 Visiting classes in morning. Swimming in Gym pool, time to be arranged. Alumnae Home Coming Tea in Alumnae House, 3 to 5 p. m. November 29 1930 Class Reunion Dinner, Alumnae House, at 7 o'clock. December: December 5 Dedicatory services of Buttrick Hall. December 6 Junior Night. December 14 Messiah. Given by the Choral Society under the direction of Mr. Johnson. December 19 Beginning of Christmas Holidays.. 4 i | ^ " t " t " i " t'^ "i"t < ' t'^ " i "i"t"t"t"t"H"t"t"t < ' ' | ^ ' | i | ' Si f * I $ * * * j^^YJW.*!**** AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE DECATUR, GEORGIA Sllumnae ^^^^,<.^.^^jj^^4. 4,4,^^^^.^^4,^^4,^,4,^,4,^.4.^.^.4,4,4,^,4, ^,^,^.4.414.4.^, -^-^ *$ i* J ! ^$-^ 5 *$*^ $ J *5* ^* J* -^ ^-* *S* *$* -^ ^ -"J* *5 ^* *i *J* *** ^* *J* *5* *** *** ** *J* *** *X* ^* *i* *2* *S* *** ** *5* ** *** *i* J* ** *5* 55* ^* ^ ^* *J *J*-^^ Cije Jaignes; ^cott Blumnae Quarterly Published in Nov., Jan., April and July by the Agnes Scott Alumnae Association Vol. IX JANUARY, 1931 No. 2 Entered as second class matter under the Act of Congress, August, 1912 TABLE OF CONTENTS Winter Scenes at Agnes Scott Frontispiece The President's Page 3 Dr. J. R. McCain English Schools 4 Mrs. Kate Culpepper Rawls Buttrick Hall Dedicated 6 Commencement Dates 6 Doctor, Lawyer, Merchant, Chief 7 The Second Generation at Agnes Scott 9 John Masefield 10 Adelaide Cunningham, '11 Founder's Day, February 21st 11 Life Members of Alumnae Association 12 Thanksgiving Reunion for 1930 13 Belle Ward Stowe, '30 Impressions of the White House Conference 14 Carol (Stearns) Wey, '12 A College Education What Is It? 15 Institute of Euthenics Vassar College 16 Do Your Christmas Swapping Early 17 Book Reviews by Mary McCallie, '30 Through the College Gates 19 Campus Chat Faculty News From the Alumnae Office 21 Club News The Prof's Job Alumnae Home Coming Tea Agnes Scott Needs You Checked In! The Play Awards Help Wanted! Concerning Ourselves 2 5 A Blank Page for Your Use 44 ^J* *? J $ $ J $ $ $ $ $ J J J> $ *J J J J '> $ J J J J The wealth that summer hoarded, The careless Autumn spills Along the country road-sides And on the distant hills. She flaunts a princely vesture Of scarlet and of gold, And puts away no saving For Winter or for cold Oh, Autumn is a spendthrift, And recklessly runs thru The gold of Summer's saving And April's silver, too. So Winter is a pauper Who wraps her shame in snow, When naked branches rattle And cold winds blow. Marjory (Lowe) Haley, '23. The Agnes Scott Alumnae Quarterly 3 THE PRESIDENT'S PAGE OUR AGNES SCOTT As we approach the close of the year and the opening of a new one, it is a natural inclination for us to take stock of our situation and to make plans for things that should be done. It is with some such attitude of mind that I have been thinking over the more than forty years of Agnes Scott experience, and I would like to share with the Alumnae my meditations. Agnes Scott came into existence at a most important epoch of the educational his- tory of this country. Interest in the training of women was just beginning and in the South it had hardly passed the stage of a vague dream. There were no standards in high school fields, and almost none in the realm of colleges or universities for men. While Agnes Scott had a very modest beginning, and while it could cover only a most limited part of the educational territory, yet its Founders had definite plans for the development of an institution of Higher Education, and they did the little which was attempted with real thoroughness. From the beginning, therefore, our college has been a missionary of high standards. When the General Education Board in May, 1929, ap- propriated five hundred thousand dollars for our work, their action was "in recognition of its excellent work, standing and influence." Along with the maintenance of standards which have secured all the recognition provided by the educational world, have gone the qualities of dignity and simplicity in all institutional relations. In Commencement Exercises, in Investiture, announcements of new members in Phi Beta Kappa or Hoasc, in giving awards of academic honors, the college always makes an impression on those who are present. For example when Dr. John H. Finley, the distinguished Editor of the New York Times, was delivering a Commencement Address for us not long ago, he was so impressed with the ceremonial over which Miss Hopkins presides that he went and knelt at her feet and asked that she adjust for him his hood as she had been doing for the seniors. He has received honor- ary degrees from many, many famous universities, but nothing ever quite impressed him so much. The simplicity of our college life and activities is carried also into the religious atmosphere of the college. It is most noteworthy that our attainment in intellectual thought and action has not prevented a very beautiful and simple faith on the part of both faculty and students. Agnes Scott girls have largely been content to live their religion rather than to boast about it. Denominational lines have never been drawn, but the power of real religion has been ever felt. On account of small financial resources, Agnes Scott has never emphasized beauty in buildings, campus, and equipment; but the time has now come when surely this ought to be stressed as far as may be possible. As we think into the future, there is no doubt that very many of the colleges for women will be discontinued. Experts give various estimates, but most of them range be- tween two-thirds and four-fifths of such institutions which they think will yield to the financial pressure and competition of State Institutions. We believe that Agnes Scott ought to have a permanent place, and it is our duty and responsibility to see that such foundations are laid as will make permanence possible. It was this feeling of responsibility and of opportunity that led to the campaign for a million and a half dollars, and this feeling also must help us in pressing on to greater things in the future. Our College is one of the few that does not desire to be big. By continuing to strengthen our resources, and to select our students, we believe that Agnes Scott will always have a place as one of the greatest small colleges in all the world. J. R. McCain. 4 The Agnes Scott Alumnae Quarterly ENGLISH SCHOOLS Kate Culpepper Rawls (Mrs. Rawls wrote this treatment of the school system of England, after an exhaustive study of the subject, and wishes to acknowledge her indebtedness to certain reading sources: J. Dover Wilson's "School of England" ; I. C. Kandel's "Education in Europe" ; Sandifors' "Comparative Education," and "Educational Yearbook of International Institute." Mrs. Rawls is head of the Mathematics Department of Commercial High School in Atlanta, Ga.) To give an accurate account of the school system of England is a feat that has not yet been accomplished even by one of their own number. All the world has known how characteristically "efficient" were the German schools, what faultless machines were produced by that perfectly planned, highly centralized control that used its schools for nationalistic propaganda; that it was basically aristocratic as shown in the separation of the Volkschule and the Hohere Schulen, the latter accessible to the privileged classes only; that, since the late war even, the German system has not been radically modified. France could also give an account of her system, the best example of State control in all the world, which she regards as the soundest guarantee of efficiency, as well as her surest safeguard from monarchy or ecclesiastical control. Although 20 per cent of her children are educated in private schools, not one of these schools can be opened without the approval of the Ministry of Public Instruction, inspector of an academy, the de- partment officials, local mayor, and Public Prosecutor. Only a small number of boys and girls enjoy the privilege of her wonderful higher schools (other than special voca- tional), since the selective method here is by the process of elimination. Again, as in Germany, intense application required of the pupils who enter secondary schools at 9 or 10 years of age, leaves almost no time for outdoor sports and play, if suitable grounds were provided. These usually are lacking, and teachers, held responsible for accidents to pupils, are not over-zealous in urging sports. In spite of the radical departure of the English schools from the ideals of those mentioned (with their many acknowledged excellencies), or perhaps because of that departure, the schools of England afford a fascinating field of study. Their organization would seem devoid of any philosophy or underlying principle. Certainly England could not claim to have set up in advance, as did Germany, all the aims and inclusive ends of her system. Some critics have claimed that English education, like her Constitution, has grown up "in haphazard fashion," in a fit of absent-mindedness," "in response to the needs of the moment," etc. To have responded to the needs of the moment through all the centuries that have marked education in England, is no mean accomplishment. Before England became a nation under King Alfred, her first minister of Education, Whitby, Canterbury, Yarrow, and York were producing scholars, as they are doing today. Modern Oxford and Cambridge were in active existence in. the 13th century, older than the State itself. As the system now is, in its main divisions of university, secondary, and elementary, so it was in the 15 th century. It was at the period of the Reformation that large numbers of schools, both elementary and secondary, were built by private benevolence. The modern expansion of free education in England could not have been so rapid without the use of these old school buildings, accessible to all communities. J. Dover Wilson, in "The Schools of England," says: "How England has accomplish- ed, in less than a century, the colossal task of giving free elementary education to her child population, of free secondary education with scholarships and grants to colleges and university, from the small beginnings of a parliamentary grant for schools of the poor to a fairly coordinated system under central control of a Board of Education is more like a romance than a statement of fact." But this central control in no way resembles that of France and Germany. The principle of State control of education has never ap- The Agnes Scott Alumnae Quarterly 5 pealed, in the large, to English thought which abhors mechanical organization and theory, and worships freedom as an element in the development of character. The most intriguing feature of the English schools is the mystic maze of "private" and "public." Their great public schools are private boarding schools, and many of their privately owned and operated schools are "public" in the sense of being financed by public or state funds. Many private schools, with no State or local aid, are rated "effi- cient" by the Board, if they have proved to the State Inspector that their schools are maintaining required standards. This stimulus raises the standard of education in the whole country, as parents will naturally choose "efficient" schools for their children. Physical education, games and swimming, are required of all, and for the older pupils, excursions under teachers' guidance, to places of historical, geographic, artistic or civic points of view, and journeys. The curriculum was arrived at after 60 years of trial and error. It is said to be excellent, and to keep the pupil working at capacity. After examination, at 1 1 years, the best are drafted to the secondary schools, the better of the remaining go to the central school. The Central schools (modern) are classified as elementary, but are really free secondary. In London and large cities, the central schools are (1) Selective, take pupils thru 15th year, have vocational aim; (2) Non-Selective, in provincial cities, the whole elementary period divided into junior and senior. There are 70 selective schools in London. They probably take the place of American Junior High Schools. An interesting group of schools, which many of the radical labor party would like to abolish, as well as the great public schools which these schools supply, are the boys' preparatory schools. These are private ventures without endowments and free of governmental control, charging ample fees. The boys trained in them leave not later than 14 years of age for one of the higher schools. Characteristically boarding schools, they draw many day pupils in the large towns. They are the only gateway by which boys may enter Eton, Westminster, Marlborough, and other public schools of this type. This is true also as concerns admission to Royal Naval College. There is no choice of curriculum, since that is decided by the schools to which they contribute their pupils and that means many hours weekly of Latin and Mathematics. As junior public schools they share the seniors' aims: Development of character and leadership are as important as excellence in the class-room work. The nature of the education provided is physical, mental and moral. The program includes much sleep, play, wholesome food and gymnastics. "No school can succeed if it does not make health a main consideration." The headmasters of the boys' schools, think, as all Englishmen think, that the im- portance of games as means of inculcating public spirit, unselfishness and cooperation, can scarcely be exaggerated. A Rhodes scholar from America (at Oxford) said: "What impresses me most is that here are 3000 young men every one of whom would rather lose a game than play it unfairly"; and Dean Inge contributed: "The maxim, play the game' may seem to the Germans childish, to the French foolishness but rightly applied, it is the foundation of all that is best in English character why we have been suc- cessful in foreign policies and in governing backward races." Secondary education in England is administered in the great public schools, and the day schools for boys and girls. The most interesting of these arc public schools, partly because of their wonderful history. Be it remembered that these are private boarding schools for boys and are feeders for the great colleges and universities. For centuries England has depended on these private schools for secondary education, in marked contrast with Germany, France and other important states. It is claimed that 6 The Agnes Scott Alumnae Quarterly this condition has prevented many English children from receiving higher education, has fostered tradition, conservatism, a spirit of class distinction and prevented standard- ization in secondary education. If it be granted that the main purpose of this education is to develop leaders, it has amply met the challenge. There is afforded a training in these schools that is far more than mere instruction. Eton alone has given England 10 prime ministers, 22 governor generals of India, a number of cabinet members and public men. The teachers of these schools regard the certificates demanded for entering and leaving, secured by difficult examinations, a salutary feature in schools where selection is not otherwise possible. They justify the stiff curriculum requirements on the basis of small classes, expert instructors (Oxford and Cambridge men) , ideal conditions of study and recreation. BUTTRICK HALL DEDICATED The dedication of Buttrick Hall, the new administration building, was one of the outstanding events of the fall, taking place December 5, at two o'clock. Since the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools was meeting in Atlanta, it was Agnes Scott's privilege to entertain some two hundred delegates at luncheon in Rebekah Scott before the exercises. And their presence at the dedication exercises added much to the audience, composed of the college community and friends from Atlanta and De- catur. Afternoon classes were suspended and all gathered in the Gymnasium for the exercises. Dr. Few, the president of Duke University, and Dr. Dillard, a member of the General Education Board, made short speeches, then the keys of the new building were formally turned over to the Trustees by the architect who explained some of the symbol- ism of the decorations on the buildings. A prayer of dedication closed the service. COMMENCEMENT DATES MAY 30- JUNE 2 Are you a member, graduate or ex, of the classes of 1893, 1894, 1910, 1911, 1912, 1913, 1929 or 1930? This is your reunion year and won't you turn that new calendar over to May and June and mark with red ink this week-end? Do you know how lucky you are that this is your reunion year, for though all alumnae are urged to come back and many will be here who are not of these classes, there's something special about reunion year and especially having it coincide with the year when there is so much to see back here? Can you wait to see Buttrick Hall? Or will you be able to spend the spring months until you see with your own eyes the date parlors of Main and the ter- races and the back entrance to Main, not to mention the green, green grass growing over the spots where old Home Ec and the old Gym stood, as well as the hearing the thrilling sound of the hammers and what-ever-it-is that builds new buildings? If you have never been back for a reunion time, you don't know what you have missed, and, if you have, you know you cannot afford to miss it. There will be some- thing doing every minute and more folks to see whom you haven't seen in years, more talks to have out, more thrills over your college as she is to-day and more memories of her as she was in your day. Since this Dix plan brings back classes which were here at the same time, you'll find many, not just of your own class, whom you'll be glad to see once more. And don't forget that there are many friends among the faculty who have long since forgotten the escapades of your past, granting that you ever had such and remember you in that roseate setting of "an old-girl." May 30 to June 2nd: Reunion time for all alumnae! Lay your plans deep and long for that time! The Agnes Scott Alumnae Quarterly 7 "DOCTOR, LAWYER, MERCHANT, CHIEF," Jills of All Trades Several times questions have been asked the alumnae office about the various lines of work that our alumnae are following and even a very casual glance at this subject is so interesting that we feel you will enjoy knowing it, too. This article does not pre- tend to cover the ground in any way at all, for that would be an exhaustive study, but the following names and occupations of our alumnae are given just as a "starter" and with the idea of choosing a representative from many different lines of endeavor; in almost all of these paths, many names could be given, if this were intended as a list of any kind but it only wishes to give you some idea of the many kinds of work in which Agnes Scotters are engaged. Mary Barker, '00, is a splendid representative of our hundreds of teachers, as she has been again elected as head of the American Federation of Teachers. When it comes to alumnae authors of stories, plays and poems, Rosa Belle Knox of the class of 1 899, has just published "The Boys and Sally," which has won much favorable comment as a story of southern life for children ;.Janef Preston, '21, Helen T. Moore, ex-'18, have achieved awards in poetry field and Margaret (Bland) Sewell, '20, is one of our play writers. Among our librarians, Tommie Dora Barker, ex-' 10, has won prominence, having been recently appointed as regional field secretary of the American Library Association for the South; while Lillian (Baker) Griggs, '97, is secretary and director of the Library Commission of North Carolina. This field of activity is one that so many of our alumnae have sought in recent years, especially, that to mention the librarians would consume many pages, for they are doing valuable work in libraries from Maine to California, and in all the branches of the work. Nan Bagby Stephens, ex-'03, as originator and director of the Drama Workshop in Atlanta, is adding materially to the cultural life of her city. In the field of kindergarten again we find so many alumnae it is impossible to choose one, so we'll name two: Fannie Virginia Brown, ex-'26, in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Cather- ine Randolph, '2 5, a teacher of kindergarten methods. Ruth (Slack) Smith, '12, is dean of women at Duke University, while Ellen Palmer (Pratt) Rhodes, ex-'97, holds that position at the University of Georgia. Caroline Randolph, '18, is technical assistant in the State Health Department at Nashville, Tenn. Dorothy Moorehouse, ex-' 18, superintendent of the Ophthalmic Hospital of Cincin- nati, Ohio, G. Suttle Ham, '19, a doctor specializing in obstetrics and gynecology, in Houston, Texas, are two illustrations of our alumnae in the field of medicine, where many are engaged. With the title of director of social medical service of the Children's Flospital, Wash- ington, D. O, Lucia Murchison illustrates another phase of work being done; while Sara Currie, '28, is clinical laboratory and X-ray technician in Highsmith Hospital in Fayetteville, N. C. Among our newspaper women, Martha Lin Manly, '2 5, is one who has been true to this profession since her graduation; Farris Davis edits a magazine, Woman, published by the Southern Club Woman Publishing Co. Anna (Colquit) Hunter is another member of this group, as editor of book reviews for the Savannah Press. 8 The Agnes. Scott Alumnae Quarterly In the realm of advertisers, the Agnes Scott alumnae are cornering the market; many names could be given you of alumnae who are doing outstanding work in this line of work, but space forces us to name just a very few: Myra (Scott) Eastman, '18, is a partner in the well-known advertising firm of Eastman, Scott & Co., in Atlanta; Mary Brock Mallard, '19, is advertising manager of Myers Department Store in Greensboro, N. C; Olive Graves, '28, is with J. Back Advertising Agency in Nashville, Tenn. The corps of the advertising departments of Davison-Paxon and Rich's in Atlanta read like a class roll of Agnes Scott of any recent year. So many of our alumnae have entered the business world that it is impossible to choose one; the name of Katherine Reid can be given as she ranks high as a trainer of busi- ness people, being president of Crichton's Business College in Atlanta. Such interesting positions are held in stores, offices and banks by Agnes Scott graduates that it is hard to leave this subject untouched. An unusual work is that being done by Bess McConnell, ex-' 19, as consulting dec- orator for eastern hotels of United Realties Co., including Grove Park Inn at Asheville, N. C; Wardman Park and the Carlton, Washington, D. C. Mary Junkin, ex-'28, does the designing of cretonnes for the F. A. Foster Co. in Boston, makers of the Puritan and Doulton. And speaking of designers, we can claim one of the celebrated costume designers of the country in Laura Mays, who has acquired an international reputation in this line, specializing in costumes for musical comedies and moving picture productions; her designs have been displayed with such costumers as Chanel, Patou and eminent American artists. Leonore (Owsley) Herman adds to our variability by being an alumna who has at- tained distinction as a mural decorator in this country, studying in France under Simon and Hellen. The vice president of the Dancing Masters Association of Georgia, Gene Dozier, '27, is one of Atlanta's foremost dancing teachers. And while we are in the "arts," we'll speak of Pauline Brown, ex-'29, music supervisor of the city schools in Bristol, Tenn. And from far away Honolulu comes news of Martha Jane Smith, ex-'26, who will be there for two years as director of the Girl Scouts. Many of the alumnae are in Y. W. C. A. work; mention may be made of one, "Jack" Anderson, who is traveling the length and breadth of California in the interest of that organization. Of alumnae in religious work of all kinds there are a great number; many are mis- sionaries in foreign and home lands, others are engaged in religious work in the churches, as Sarah McFadyen, '2 8, director of Religious Education in Presbyterian Church in Minden, La., and Gladys Gaines, in religious work in St. David's Church in Austin, Texas. And closely allied to this are our alumnae in orphanage work, of whom we will mention three: Mariam Anderson, '2 8, head of the girls cottage at Grandfather's Orphanage at Banner Elk, N. O; Kathleen Kennedy and Louise Ash, who are running "singlehanded" the whole works at the Pritchard Orphanage in Ona, W. Va.. And last but by no means least, never forget the high average of A. S. C. alumnae who have that unnamed and unsung and non-union- houred "job" of runner of house and husband and "chillun." Those Agnes Scotters are so numerous and so outstanding that we cannot illustrate, just look over the married file and take your choice. And there are other interesting professions which have not been touched upon in this space that our girls have chosen. Isn't it a thrilling thing to think of the touch of Agnes Scott all around the world, her girls taking their part in every phase of life's work and shedding abroad the influence of those days spent back on her campus? The Agnes Scott Alumnae Quarterly THE SECOND GENERATION AT AGNES SCOTT The second generation at A. S. C, known as the Granddaughters Club, of which Clara Knox Nunnally is president, is one of the prides of the Alumnae Association, as well as the college, for it is made up of girls who are following in the footsteps of their mothers at A. S. C. In this picture, taken on the steps of the Anna Young Alumnae House, are: First row, from left to right: Judy Blundell, '3 3 whose mother was Adeline Schaefer, '00 Sara Shadburn, '32 " " " _. Estelle Webb, '02 Clara Knox Nunnally, '31 " " " __Allie Felker, '10 Charlotte Reid, '34 whose guardian was Mary Hubbard, Academy Elise Jones, '31 whose mother was Ada Darby, '09 Florence Preston, '34. Annie Wiley, '99 Second row, from left to right: Jule Bethea, '3 3 Mary Hamilton, '34 Adele Arbuckle, '31 Elizabeth Winn, '34 Third row, from left to right: Catherine Baker, '32 Mae Schlich, '32 Mary Duke, '3 3 Isabel Lowrance, '34 Martha Williamson, '32 Sarah May Love, '34 Fannie Brown, '06 Mary Carter, Academy is Mrs. H. B. Arbuckle, Special was May Elizabeth Curry, '07 Catherine Spinks, '0 5 May Shepard, '04 Gennic Cousin, '00 Grace Hollis, '01 Lillian Phillips, '03 Louise Inglis, '97 Not in the picture: Lucy Goss, '34 Nancy Kamper, '34 Lucie Durham, '97 Vera M. Reins, '06 10 The Agnes Scott Alumnae Quarterly JOHN MASEFIELD, POET LAUREATE OF ENGLAND Adelaide Cunningham, '11 (This article is composed of excerpts from a most delightful story of John Masefield, by Adelaide Cunningham, which appeared recently in the Atlanta Journal.) John Masefield, appointed May. 10, 1930, to succeed Robert Bridges as poet laureate of England, visited Atlanta in the spring of 1918. As a "war speaker" appointed by the British foreign office to present the cause of the allies before the soldiers in the various cantonments located in the United States, Masefield spoke at Camp Gordon, where I heard him in June, 1918. While in Atlanta, the English poet also addressed the Writers Club. On this oc- casion, he gave a resume of his book, "Gallipoli," which is a first-hand account of the campaign waged in the Dardanelles by the British against the Turks. At the conclusion of his lecture, the audience requested the speaker to give several of his poems. He re- sponded with the characteristic "Sea Fever," beginning "I must go down to the seas again." Masefield's love for the sea makes it particularly appropriate that he be poet laureate of England. But Masefield is essentially the poet of peace, a poet of the new democracy. Ramsay MacDonald, the Labor Minister, appointed him. And Masefield writes not about the glories of the British empire and the fighting strength of her navy; he writes about her stately ships that go to far-distant lands, laden with rich cargo; he writes about sailors and English farmers, who love their homes; "These homes, this valley spread below me here, The rooks, the tilted stacks, the beasts in pen, Have been the heartfelt things past-speaking dear To unknown generations of dead men. "All the unspoken worship of those lives Spent in forgotten ways at other calls Glimmers upon these fields where evening drives Beauty like breath, so gently darkness falls." Masefield lives on Boar's Hill, overlooking Oxford, a hill which poets seem to love, for here also lived the poet laureate, Robert Bridges, and here came Matthew Arnold, who was professor of poetry at Oxford, when he wished to escape from the noises and bustle of the town. To reach Boar's Hill one takes a bus at Carfax. The road crosses the Thames at Folly Bridge, from which, one sees the barges and boats of the famous Oxford races. Thence we travel through the Hinkseys, suburbs of Oxford, and on over the meadows and up the hillside. Thus Masefield describes it: "Midsummer night has fallen at full moon, So, being weary of my ancient tale, I turned into the night Up the old trackway leading from the vale The downland dimmed before me, dune on dune, Pale dogrose buds about me shed their scent; The startled peewits glimmered as they went; The moonlight made the earth and heaven white, The heaven and earth together uttered June." The Agnes Scott Alumnae Quarterly 11 Below us are "the spires of Oxford," the "valley belfries" which Masefield hears; on we go past Bagley wood where the gypsies lived in Arnold's day. Fired against the west is the tree, Arnold's signal elm, a proof to him that Scholar Gypsy traveled yet the loved hillside, where he and Clough used to go to escape "the great town's harsh, heart- wearying roar." How quiet is the hill! The wind comes strong and sweet, laden with the scent of new-mown hay and clover. A traveler joins us. She had been to see Robert Bridges. An old man she told me, but very cordial. Now Masefield takes his place, Masefield, the poet who sings not of princes and captains, but of sailors and farmers, of the "poor, lonely ones of God." Many years ago Masefield said in "Consecration" that he would write "Not of the princes with periwigged charioteers Riding triumphantly laurelled to lap the fat of the years, Rather the scorned the rejected the men hemmed in with spears; Not the be-medalled Commander, beloved of the throne, Riding cock-horse to parade when the bugles are blown, But the lads who carried the koppie and cannot be known. "Theirs be the music, the colour, the glory, the gold; Mine be a handful of ashes, a mouthful of mould Of the maimed, of the halt, and the blind in the rain and the cold Of these shall my songs be fashioned, my tales be told." FOUNDER'S DAY, FEBRUARY 21 The second great home coming event of the year, 1930-1931, is near at hand, February 21st this year instead of February 22nd, since it falls on Sunday when all over the country the girls of A. S. C. will be in spirit back at Agnes Scott as they listen to the voices of Miss Hopkins, Dr. McCain and a few old friends, and sing with the Glee Club the songs of long ago. And through the country-wide, in almost every state, there will be groups of alumnae or individual alumnae eagerly waiting the hour when the Founder's Day program goes out over WSB, Atlanta Journal station. What excitement about whether or not it will come in strong or whether this will be the night when the static decides to be omnipresent, then the hour strikes, the dial is twisted, and suddenly you hear the announcer saying, "Agnes Scott College is celebrating tonight with this program the birthday of its founder, Col. George Washington Scott," a long sigh of relief and back you settle in your chairs to hear the talks and songs, then up on your feet to sing loud and long, "When far from the reach of thy sheltering arms." And don't forget to send in that telegram to Miss Hopkins or Dr. McCain, care Journal Radio Station, Biltmore Hotel, Atlanta, Ga., to be read back over the radio and re-read next day in chapel and re-read many times by your friends on the campus and at last to appear in the next Quarterly. If you can't get the telegram off for any reason, be sure to let us hear immediately by letter how the program came to you, who was with you as you listened, and what you enjoyed most of all. If you have a large group of alumnae in your town, won't you plan a gathering on February 21st to hear this program? If you have a small group, won't you meet together at one home and tune in on February 21st? If you are the lone "alum" in your town, you too, must tune in on WSB and enjoy this half hour with the whole crowd of old girls who are with you "in the air." It is a fine time to invite interested high school girls who may be considering coming to college to listen in, or mothers of girls at A. S. C. now or any friends of the present or future Agnes Scott. 13 THANKSGIVING REUNION FOK CLASS u* 6v Dear 1930-ers-Absent-from-Reunion, As a fitting beginning we'll have to tell how awfully much we missed each and every one of you that week-end of November 27th-30th, at that grand get-together back at school. It really was wonderful our love for the Alma Mater got increased about two- fold, we were overcome by the improvements, and the campus still seems to like us a little so it was a huge success. The festivities began Wednesday night with the Cotillion formal; it seemed just like old times to be down in the Gym, looking at everybody's new evening dress and wondering if they think our own new one is as cute as we do. Of course, there was the real sure 'nuf male orchestra and the usual good old Dr. Hewey punch in the offing. (It really tasted a little strong after so many months of abstinence!) Then we got to meet all the shy little freshmen and had a chance to impress them as high and mighty alumnae. But alas! all to no avail for they weren't even half as silly as we were. Thanks- giving morning there was the usual basketball struggle, Alumnae versus Varsity. It was a good game but sad but true, dear sisters, we got beat. Not even Callie's straight and sure tosses, nor Sara Townsend as an enthusiast (isn't she that in everything we ask you?) nor Lynn nor Mattie Blanche with their playing good as ever, nor faculty help in Miss Wilburn and Miss Sinclair could overcome those up-and-atom-like-the molucule students! Thursday night we all had turkey in the dining rooms and then our highest hopes and deepest desires were realized believe it or not, we were entertained at Coffee in the faculty parlor with Miss Hopkins herself presiding. So you see all those four years spent in honest toil were not in vain. Verily 'twas an uplifted feeling! Friday we were given a tea in the Alumnae House with soft lights, dee-licious food, and everything else that blesses the heads of alumnae such as we. The rest of the day was spent in riding the elevator over in Buttrick and looking around the luxurious (can you imagine it?) Main parlors, which formerly sheltered Miss Smith's Latin classes and those night-mares of History 1. Saturday was our very biggest day, for that night we had our banquet. It was strictly 1930 we got snooty and didn't ask any of the other visiting alumnae, so you can imagine what fun we really had. The place cards were those cute bugs we always used 'way back in our college days. Don't you remember them just about to jump off a stump and waving a hat or flag or something? Then the decorations were perfectly beautiful red and white carnations and nice fluffy green ferns (I could wax really poetic but never fear, I'll be considerate and spare you) . We amused ourselves by singing Senior Opera all over again. All of us grew hoarse over "We are the loyal soldiers of the Count de Loo-oony" and the nuns' "O, my friend, why have you come?" so we paused for a moment and let Sara sing her famous laughing song. Then Pauline did her well known "Sonny Boy" and we got almost tearful. As a truly public spirited close, we all made little speeches over our present state of life. The school teachers won with Eleanor 14 The Agnes Scott Alumnae Quarterly Bonham leading, being the proud mother of five hundred children and two gold fish. Sara impressed us all with her lofty "Dum Spiro Spero" inspired by her Latin classes down in Opelika. The others in the same category, that of leading impressionable little minds to things of higher learning, were Louise Baker, Lynn Moore, Pauline Willoughby, Fanny Messer, Anne Turner, Mary Jordan, Lillian Thomas, Emilie Harvey says she knew her mind got affected at Agnes Scott, for she's now in a really nut house some pecan warehouse or something! Katherine Crawford is trying not to get Scotch with her close association with Mr. Tart, and Tumpsey Flinn besides studying French and type- writing at home is taking riding lessons (improvement 999) out at school. Rae Wilson and Mary McCallie staged a regular debate over the merits of Rich's and Davidson's, re- spectively, so to keep them from blows, Lib Keith intervened with stories of more school at the University of Louisville and a handsome unmarried professor. Mattie Blanche is really inspired with being real honest-to-goodness Agnes Scott faculty and Callie Nash seems to be prospering with her cooking lessons. Virginia Sears is taking organ and as a result of such heavy labor has lost ten pounds. Miriam Kaufman is a real working woman and has been for two years, and Mary Gregory is on the verge of joining her. And now comes the grnd climax which I've saved till last on purpose. You should have seen Jane Bailey and heard her when she murmured ever so sweetly, "I've got the darlingest little home and the dearest husband in the world." That was too much, for we all got so terribly romantic that we had to leave the banquet and go out and look at the moon shining on Main Tower. Tumpsey spoke at Y. W. Sunday night and told us all about her pilgrimage in Europe this summer. And then it was all over. But I know all of us who were there will never forget that first sensation of being a graduate and an alumna. It was really worth all the struggle that had to be gone through with before we got to that exalted state. So all of you who weren't back this time, do try to come to the next reunion in May and we'll all get sure 'nuff collegiate again. Yours for 1930, Belle Ward Stowe. IMPRESSIONS OF THE WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE Carol (Stearns) Wey, '12 Those of you who read the news of the 1912 class know, thanks to my having the Alumnae Secretary as a next door neighbor, that I have been much interested for the last few years in a home for dependent children, and particularly absorbed recently in the building of the new Cottage Unit plant. Consequently you will understand that it was as a representative of Hillside Cottages and the Child Welfare Association of Fulton and DeKalb Counties of Georgia that I was invited to attend the White House Confer- ence on Child Health and Protection. It was my first appearance in a professional wel- fare group and as a "Board Member" my impressions are those of the veriest layman among the more than two thousand delegates present. The opening meeting, held on Wednesday evening, sounded the exact right note to put those attending in tune with the purpose for which they had been brought to- gether from the four corners of the country; from the invocation of Reverend McCart- ney, "Forgive the sins of maturity, we beseech Thee, which we continually commit against the innocence and helplessness of childhood," though the benediction of Rev- The Agnes Scott Alumnae Quarterly 15 erend Walsh, "Teach us what Thou alone canst teach us best, how to cherish, guide and fortify the future citizenry of this beloved land into perfect manhood from gen- eration to generation." The address of President Hoover was admittedly one of his best. His sympathetic approach to the subject and his very evident sincerity and understanding made all those who heard him realize that his services in the past for little children had never come just in line of duty but sprang from the motivating theme of his life. Only one who loved children could have the noble conception of so remaking the world that it might keep unsullied the child who comes to us as the "freshest thing from the hand of God." The work began in earnest the next morning with group breakfasts, morning meet- ings, discussion luncheons, afternoon meetings, linked together by one of the finest insti- tutions in Washington, the nickel taxis! The Conference was divided into four sections, Medical Service, Public Health Service, Education and Training, and the Handicapped, each of them under the chairmanship of an outstanding leader in that field of service. The committees and subcommittees of these sections had been working for two years on the reports that were presented, gathering and diagnosing facts and formulating con- clusions and recommendations. As a result of the study of those hundreds of com- mittees, the delegates were presented at the closing session on Saturday morning with a minimum standard for American children as regards health, education and care, whether in their own homes or in foster care, in boarding homes and institutions. A national effort to get these standards incorporated in the program of all who actually work with children was explained as the primary purpose of the Conference. This is to be accom- plished by regional, state, county and community conferences in which the findings and recommendations are to be given wide publicity and made available to every mother, teacher, doctor, nurse and social worker, professional or lay, in the country. The entire proceedings of the Conference are published in pamphlet form by the United States Daily in the issue of November twenty-eight and can be secured by application to that paper. The White House reception was the only purely social function on the program. After standing in line for an hour or more, making one's way inch by inch, through the beautiful rooms on the lower floor of the White House, it seemed as though the actual ceremony of shaking hands must be more or less perfunctory. But President and Mrs. Hoover projected their personalities into their individual greetings in a remarkable way and you left the blue room feeling that they were personally glad that you, too, were interested in what was so near their hearts. A COLLEGE EDUCATION WHAT IS IT? To be at home in all lands and ages; to count nature a familiar acquaintance and art an intimate friend; to gain a standard for the appreciation of other men's work and the criticism of your own; to carry the keys of the world's library in your pocket, and feel its resources behind you in whatever you undertake; to make hosts of friends among the men of your own age who are to be leaders in all walks of life; to lose yourself in generous enthusiasms and cooperate with others for common ends this is the offer of the college for the best four years of your life. William DeWitt Hyde. 16 The Agnes Scott Alumnae Quarterly THE INSTITUTE OF EUTHENICS Vassar College In this day of much talk on the subject of adult education, it is interesting to see what one college has done on a large scale in offering a summer course, lasting last year six weeks, with a total enrollment of 74 adults and sixty children, this course being termed the Institute of Euthenics. Euthenics may be defined as the application of science and art to the betterment of living. The Summer Institute is planned to supplement the usual undergraduate liberal arts curriculum. It attempts to bring together and to cor- relate all that art and various sciences, physical, biological, psychological, and social, have to contribute currently to the betterment of living, especially for the child and his par- ents. Its plan centers in the family. Little children are cared for in two schools. Fathers who cannot come for the entire term may come for three weeks, or one, or for week-ends when lectures and discussions are open to them. Others interested in this field are wel- come whether their interest is personal or professional teachers, nurses, social workers, college students. The courses offered are concerned primarily with the environment, its improvement and better adaption to human needs, and courses primarily concerned with the adjustment of the individual to his environment, physical and human. Among these are courses in Nutrition, Mental Hygiene, Child Guidance, Development of Learning in the Pre-School Child, Food Preparation and Menu Planning, given in a food laboratory, where the best kitchen equipment of many types is available for study and testing. A course in House- hold Technology is welcomed by women who enjoy working out with their hands what their minds have planned; this course gives expert knowledge of all sorts of equipment, help in acquiring skill and efficiency in using it, in organizing the mechanics of the house- hold so highly as to give the maximum of pleasure in doing the work and the maximum of leisure for other things. A further opportunity for studying and improving the environment was available in the arts and crafts studio, whither most of the registrants repaired in free hours for weaving, dyeing, block printing and book binding, designing and making jewelry. Courses in interior decoration, not with the idea of professional training but to give women training in color, design, furniture and elementary architec- ture are among the popular subjects of this summer institute. Many other interesting courses are offered. Mothers who attend the Institute may enter children from eighteen to fifty-four months of age in the nursery school. This school is used as a laboratory to familiarize parents with the most approved methods of child care as applied to the pre-school child. A careful study of the child is made and the results of these studies presented to the parents and the future training of that child outlined. The children sleep in the dormi- tory in rooms across the hall from those occupied by their mothers and spend the day at school, with the exception of about one and a half hours in the afternoon. The school for children from 4 J/2 to 7 l /z years is the third school held during this summer session. These children are brought in first-hand contact with those things in their immediate environment which are basically related to modern living and of in- herent interest to children of their age. This group of children is housed in a separate dormitory with a house mother and assistants, so that diet, hours of rest, and play can be supervised. They are with their mothers an hour or two each day and all day Sunday except at meal times. The Agnes Scott Alumnae Quarterly 17 DO YOUR CHRISTMAS SWAPPING EARLY! (This story with a moral comes from the heart and pen of Mary McCallie, '30, who is now connected with Davison-Paxon's in Atlanta in the book department and incorporates the book reviews of this Quarterly with a back-stage view of the life of a seller of best sellers.) Statistics show that ninety per cent of Christmas Shoppers buy books for Christmas and that ten per cent exchange them afterwards. Don't ever struggle over choosing a book for some one else for he will change it anyway. There is not another job in the world quite so interesting as working in a book shop. Half of your customers don't give you credit for being able to read and write and the other half think you know everything and have read every book in stock or should have. I have had more different experiences in the three months I have been working than in the whole time I was at college. I've had all kinds of customers from the lady who playfully pinched me on the leg, as she left, to the old man who shook his cane at me and roared, "I trust no one's literary judgment but my own." I know what the Faculty read and what they send to their families and what every one gave and received for Christmas. Peggy Lou is going to have a regular library. Rae Wilson came down and pointed out all the things she wanted and it was my job to write around to her different friends and get them to buy them for her. (She bribed me with one of those waffle suppers.) The other day I asked the house detective how she was getting along and she said business was picking up. We have been so busy in our department that I have not had a chance to do much reading but here is some book news: Seed, by Charles Norris, has been the national best seller throughout the fall. It has been selling very well in our department and has had the longest waiting list in the Carnegie Library. It is called a novel of the American family. Phillipa, by Anne Douglas Sedgewick, is our best seller at present and is throughly modern and interesting. Tides of Malvern, by Francis Griswold, of Asheville, N. C, is a popular book at present. It is most attractive looking and makes an excellent gift because it is suitable to almost anyone who likes fiction. It is a real relief from the sordid type of South Caro- lina story we have had in the past. Tides of Malvern is the history of a Charleston fam- ily from the time of their coming to South Carolina till the present day. Mad Man's Dream is a new novel in wood cuts by Lynn Ward. There is a decided vogue for wood cuts at present though some people find them hard to read. Angel Pavement, by J. B. Priestly, is for the reader who loves Dickens. It is a novel of the present day economic and labor conditions in London. Incidentally it has awaken- ed interest in his earlier novel, The Good Companions. Galsworthy's new book, On Forsyte Change, is very popular with the readers of the Forsyte Saga and the Modern Comedy. It includes nineteen short stories about nineteen members of the great clan. Cakes and Ale, by Somerset Maugham, is a very good seller. Rosie, "the skeleton in the closet," is charmingly drawn. Christopher Moreley has a new bok, Rudolph and Armina; it is a satire or some- thing. Despite its attractive jacket and William Allen White's recommendation, it seemed to me to fall far short of some of Moreley's earlier works. In biography, Byrd's Little America has the limelight at present. Nearly everybody is interested in it and its front page review in the New York Times Book Review gave it a good send off. Hilaire-Belloc has a new book on Cardinal Wolscy. This and Sedgewick's Henry of Navarre are two of the best recent biographies on European history. 18 The Agnes Scott Alumnae Quarterly RvR, by Van Loon, discusses not only Rembrandt but also his times, is very well done and interesting to anyone who knows something of the Dutch school of painting. The Saxon-Suydam books are beautiful and filled with the romance of the delta region. The trio includes Fabulous New Orleans, Old Louisiana, and La Fitte, the Pirate. The glamorous tales of Saxon are beautifully illustrated by Suydam's charming pencil drawings. The Age of Hate, by Goerge Fort Milton, is another history of the reconstruction period. It is a mighty undertaking but worth the effort to read it. The Marks of an Educated Man, by Albert Wiggom, is a best seller in its line. We have been asked for the Earmarks of an Educated Man but then one day, a customer asked for the Professional Man. We were quite at a loss till someone figured out she meant the Specialist. John Cowper Powys has a new book, In Defense of Sensuality. The title is rather misleading; the New York Times calls it the Philosophy of Loneliness. Edward Arlington Robinson has a new poem, The Glory of the Nightingales, and there is a new series of Cheerful Cherubs! (Don't shoot me for classing the two together. I once sold the same customer Harbor Lights of Home by Edgar Guest and the Sonnets of Shakespeare!) For those interested in psychology, Watson has a new book called the New Be- haviorism. There is nothing new in drama just now but G. B. Shaw's Applecart will probably be published sometime soon. Pershing's new book will be published in April and will cost ten dollars. I am taking orders now in advance. Books may come and books may go but Elsie Dins more sells on forever, and that's a fact. ^^ The Agnes Scott Alumnae Quarterly 19 Through the College Gates CAMPUS CHAT The following girls were named during the fall session as the new members of Hoasc: Adele Arbuckle, Helen Friedman, Katherine Morrow, Martha Tower and Elizabeth Woolfolk. The service, during the course of which the names were an- nounced, was opened by the processional of the active, alumnae and faculty mem- bers of the organization. Weesa Chandler, president of Hoasc, presented the speaker, Georgia Watson, '28, who explained the real purpose and principles of Hoasc, be- fore reading the names of the new mem- bers. .... * * * * The fall try-outs for Blackfriars were held on November 12th, being only open to upper classmen, as the spring try-out will be for Freshmen as well as the upper classmen. The girls who were admitted are: Jane McLaughlin, Clyde Lovejoy, Jura Taffer, Varnelle Braddy, Betty Peeples, Jule Bethea, Betty Bolton, Letitia Rock- more and Johnnie Turner. On Saturday night, November 22nd, Blackfriars presented A. A. Milne's "The Ivory Door," which delighted the audience with its whimsical theme and its ability to make the hearers believe for the moment at least in kings and queens and fairies and magic. Polly Vaughn, ex-'29, linked up the alumnae's interest in this presen- tation, as she played the role of King Perivale. The "Around the World" Carnival, held in the Gym, in November was a most spec- tacular event, when with all the guests in costumes of the different countries, and with little booths lining the sides of the gym, offering the foods of the countries for a nickel, and folk dancing as the pro- gram, the Gym resembled the country fair of distant lands. In the centre of the gym was a merry-go-round, home made and home operated by two girls who were soon the dizziest people at the party. There were Hottentots' booth, America's booth, with its typical hot dog stand, the white Alaskan booth with snow and icicles, Ger- many's stand with pretzels and root beer; Japanese novelties were displayed at Japan's booth, while Spain and France and Persia all poured out their wares for Agnes Scott consumption. Investiture service was held on Novem- ber the eighth, before a large assembly of friends and relatives of the class of '31. This ceremony of long standing and one peculiar to Agnes Scott was instituted, as Dr. McCain said, as the result of the de- sire of the college to testify to the confi- dence placed in the seniors; Miss Christie, the chosen speaker for this occasion, spoke on "Adaptability," emphasizing the neces- sity for an individual's adapting himself to his surroundings in order that he may live the complete life. Then in the old, famil- iar way, senior by senior, the class knelt before Miss Hopkins, as she placed the cap on their heads, then walked off, full-fledg- ed seniors of the class of 1931. * * * * The Cotillion Club sponsored a fashion show on the campus in November, with twenty-four members of the club acting as models for lovely designs furnished by J. P. Allen Co., of Atlanta, and with the famous A. P. D. C. orchestra furnishing the music. . % % % A new state club has been organized on the campus, South Carolina Club, with eighteen members present for the first meeting. * * * * With the charming reminder that "there's no frigate like a book to take us to many lands," the Book Exhibit opened, under Janef Preston's guiding hand, in Buttrick Hall in the lovely lounge room on the second floor, with a wondei'ful exhibit of books. These books, books of travel, biography, poetry, children's books, novels are shown through the courtesy of several book stores in Atlanta, who very generously lend, in addition to the popu- lar editions, some very beautiful volumes for display. Among these were "Arabian Nights," Anderson's "Fairy Tales," "Alice in Wonderland," "Heidi" and "Pinnocchio." No books are sold at the exhibit, it being purely for information and enjoyment, and is one of the most looked-for occasions of December, this being the third year of the "Book Exhibit." ]|C :}c 3|i $ The Glee Club, under Gussie (O'Neal) Johnson, gave a program of beautiful Christmas music on December seventh, when all the lovely carols of English tradi- tion were sung in the chapel. Their pro- gram was repeated over WSB, Atlanta Journal station, the following week. 20 The Agnes Scott Alumnae Quarterly The Lecture Association presented its second speaker, Princess Der Ling, on De- cember 8th in one of the most entertaining programs yet offered. Her Imperial High- ness has been educated in Europe and America and was a pupil of Sarah Bern- hardt and Isadore Duncan. Attired in the costume of first lady-in-waiting to the Empress-Dowager of China, she spoke of her experiences at the Manchu Court. On December 9th, Anne Hopkins and Andrewena Robinson of Pi Alpha Phi de- fended the affirmative side of the question: "Resolved that Great Britain should im- mediately grant dominion status to India," against a team from Cambridge Universi- ty, England. This team, under the auspices of the National Student Federation of America, is traveling through this country debating at various schools. * * # * In the name of "sweet charity" Com- munity Chest the faculty gave an open faculty meeting in chapel on an evening in November, when for a small price, stu- dents were "let in" on all the formerly mysterious doings of faculty meeting. After Dr. McCain's performance that eve- ning, there are many rumors of his accept- ing an invitation to become a member of the Theatre Guild, and the quartette, Dr. Wright, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Dieckmann, and Mr. Cunningham with their rendition of what they considered would be an interest- ing variation of the deplored sameness of college songs, "Three More Weeks Till Va- cation," broke up the faculty meeting! Miss Hopkins failed to show up at the meeting, it being reported that she was at an exciting movie and Dick, in her ab- sence, presented the student petition com- plaining of the excessive cuts they were being given. Miss Smith pled guilty to this offense, offering as her excuse the many interesting shows in Atlanta she had to see. One petition won the hearty ap- proval of the faculty, that of letting the students have breakfast in bed, with the recommendation that this be tried out first on the faculty. With Dr. Sweet's recommen- dation that the faculty health was wretch- ed because of overwork and that tests would be abolished, cheers burst forth so unanimously from the audience that facul- ty meeting broke up in a riot. FACULTY NEWS Mrs. W. F. Bull (Miss Libbie Alby), a beloved teacher of Institute days at Agnes Scott and known to many alumnae, sent in greetings from her home in Korea, ex- pressing her deepest interest in Agnes Scott, and wishing every good thing for A. S. C. Miss Alexander had as her guest in No- vember Miss Susanne Colton, now of Korea, who was a former teacher in the French department and about whom many alumnae will be glad to hear news. She is taking a year's leave of absence and is traveling extensively; before coming here, she crossed Siberia and coming through Europe, stopped for sometime in Louraine where she visited former school mates; since landing in this country, she has visit- ed her brother, who is head of the French department at Annapolis. Miss Colton was delightfully entertained while the guest of Miss Alexander at Agnes Scott. At the meeting of the Southern Political Science Association in Atlanta in Novem- ber, Dr. Philip Davidson was one of the speakers on one of the nights of the con- ference, when international relations were discussed. The alumnae will be grieved to hear of the death of Mrs. FinnelPs mother and we assure her of our deepest sympathies. Miss Emily Howson recently visited Dr. Ethel Polk-Peters, who was resident physi- cian last year in Dr. Sweet's absence, at her home in Augusta, Ga. Miss Hopkins had as her visitors, recent- ly, Mr. and Mrs. Frances Calley, of Hunt- ington, W. Va., and Mrs. Walter Calley. Miss Marian Leatherman, the new librarian, and Miss Clara Mae Allen were delegates to the meeting of the South- eastern Library Association in Tampa, Fla., in November. Dr. James Wright's article discussing the history of street railways and the con- troversies concerning fares appeared in two installments in the "Journal of Land and Public Utility Economics." Miss Annie Mae Baker, who was a mem- ber of the faculty in the mathematics de- partment last year, is studying in Balti- more this winter and also is teaching some classes in the Teachers' College there. The Agnes Scott Alumnae Quarterly 21 From the Alumnae Office Club News BIRMINGHAM, ALA. The Birmingham Club has been spending a most enterprising sort of a winter and sends in enthusiastic reports of success in trying out their miniature golf scheme, a rummage sale, and in getting each alumna to make a silver contribution at each of the meetings this year, when they are hav- ing a tea instead of the former business luncheons. Their programs are including book reviews this year, a feature which gives new stimulus to their meetings. On Founder's Day the club is going to buy and serve a dinner at the home of some member, each alumna guest paying a regu- lar dinner charge. The profits are to be put in the treasury. Another scheme which will work toward the future success of the club is a cam- paign for inactive members. Those alum- nae who are not known are visited and a contact established which it is hoped will transfer them from the inactive to the ac- tive list of local alumnae. JACKSONVILLE, FLA. The Agnes Scott Club of Jacksonville was hostess on the afternoon of November 21st to the American Association of Uni- versity Women, of which most of the Agnes Scotters are members. The meeting was held with Farris Davis, president of the Agnes Scott Club, at her home, 3626 Rich- mond St. The Agnes Scott girls assembled the eve- ning before to hear the news from "home" and to talk over business. While gossip- ing about Agnes Scott, reading the Quar- terly, and the news bulletin which, by the way, is delightful they arranged the flowers and got the nifty little purple and white badges ready for the greeting com- mittee to use on the following day. On the eventful afternoon, Agnes Scott was present in full force to receive the rep- resentatives from the other colleges and to put dear "old A. S. C." on the map. If there were any A. A. U. W. members present who had not previously heard of Agnes Scott, they'll never be that ignor- ant again. Charlotte Buckland, Rachel Paxon, Ellen Colyer, Dorothy (Brown) Jennings, Bessie (Standifer) Gammon, Sarah (McKowen) Blackshear, Gertrude (Briesenick) Ross and ten or fifteen others were right there with the little purple badges, and the Agnes Scott handshake and the Agnes Scott smile. A few Agnes Scott pillows and pennants were scattered around conspicuously and the purple and white color scheme was used on the tea table, with flowers, table decorations and even to the sandwiches. Sarah (McKowen) Blackshear was host- ess on the occasion of the October A. S. C. Club meeting and did herself proud as a hostess. And the girls did enjoy that meeting! Two new members Shirley (Montague) Morrow and Mrs. Turner were there and the girls put them right to work. Plans were made for the Novem- ber meeting which was to be held with Farris Davis. It was decided to have after- noon and evening meetings alternating so that the "mothers" who cannot leave homes and families for evening meetings could hear from the old school and so that bachelor girls who work down town and cannot get to afternoon meetings will have an opportunity to keep in touch through the evening meetings. Anne (Waddell) Bethea, first vice presi- dent and board member, and general favor- ite, broke the sad news that she will move to Tampa soon. What the Jacksonville Club will do for someone to think up the attractive favors and do the "art" work for the annual luncheon and the bridge parties is yet to be seen. Anne has taken an active part in the club and has done three times her share of all the work, and she will be sorely missed. She promises to run back for meetings, once in a while; surely she can be persuaded to come back for the annual luncheon in May. Farris Davis, President. ATLANTA, GA. The Atlanta Agnes Scott Club has had a most successful year under the able leader- ship of Florence Perkins, our president. The principal aim throughout the year was to raise the amount of our pledge to the endowment fund, which was $500. This was done by two large bridge parties, sev- eral smaller ones, and some individual bridge parties held in the homes of various 22 The Agnes Scott Alumnae Quarterly members. The bazaar just given netted the club around two hundred dollars, as well as being a really delightful affair, held at the Alumnae House for an entire day in the early part of November. For the first time, the Atlanta Club sponsored the Agnes Scott Glee Club at their perform- ance given last April in Atlanta. Among the outstanding social events of this past year were the Founder's Day banquet held at the Biltmore Hotel in February and the entertainment planned for the high school seniors at May Day at Agnes Scott. Elizabeth (Little) Meriwether, Secretary. DECATUR, GA. The Decatur Club has received a new impetus, and under the able leadership of Mrs. John Scott is really beginning to mean something more than a name. On Friday, October 31st, the club held its first fall meeting, with twenty-seven present. Mrs. Scott called the meeting to order and after reading the minutes of the Council Meeting by the secretary, urged that we all be prompt; she then asked for a discussion as to whether or not we have dues. Mrs. Forrest Hill (Caroline McKinney) moved that we have dues amounting to $1.00 per year, which was agreed. We decided to meet in homes sometimes instead of the Alumnae House. Mrs. Taylor (Olivia Fewell) asked for the January meeting and expressed her joy at being in Decatur once more and finding such a group interested in A. S. C. After several important announcements, and a most interesting five minutes of news items about Decatur alumnae by Mrs. Dieckmann (Emma Pope Moss) Miss Alex- ander gave us a delightful account of her summer in France, which was a fitting in- troduction to the social time with tea which we then enjoyed. Willie Mae (Coleman) Duncan, Secretary. BALTIMORE, MD. Since this Quarterly went to print just about the time of the first gathering of the Baltimore group, the real story of that meeting will be published later, but this is to announce that Sterling Johnson called the Baltimore alumnae together for tea at her home on December the sixth and from the acceptances, it must have been a unani- mous meeting. More about this new club later! CHARLOTTE, N. C. The first fall meeting of the Charlotte alumnae was held at Mary (Keesler) Dal- ton's home, with twenty-five present, al- though the heavens opened up and the rain fell in torrents, which made the large num- ber present even more encouraging, for they were very much interested in this re- organizing of the former club. Louisa Duls was elected president and as one of the members writes, "she is so capable and enthusiastic, she inspires all of us." The vote of the club was for four meetings a year, making them large and interesting ones. The club is losing one alumna, Caro- line (Moody) Jordan, to High Point, N. C, but is gaining another, Marian (Mc- Camy) Sims, who has just moved to Char- lotte. GREENVILLE, S. C. The Greenville Club met with Virginia Norris on Thursday evening, November 13th, with a most enthusiastic group of Agnes Scotters present, including May (Curry) Winn, Bee Keith, Margaret Laing, Lottie May (Blair) Lawton, Margery (Moore) McAulay and Julia Polk. May (Curry) Winn had just returned from a visit to her daughter who is now at Agnes Scott and gave a splendid first hand report of all the new building and improvements on the campus. It was decided to plan for some work with the high school girls in the way of interesting them in A. S. C. Vir- ginia Norris resigned as president of the club and in her place Margaret Keith was chosen. MEMPHIS, TENN. The alumnae of Memphis met at the call of Mary Shewmaker, '28, on November the fourteenth, at her home and in spite of a week of rain which reached its climax that afternoon, a fine crowd of alumnae gathered together to consider the possi- bilities of an organization this year, and after a most enthusiastic discussion, agreed on organization, with meetings to be called at certain intervals by the president, and all the group to be ready for work at all times on committes appointed. Julia Jame- son, '22, was named as chairman of the committee on high schools, which commit- tee will endeavour to interest the girls of the high schools of Memphis in Agnes Scott. Jane G. Curry, '04, gave a most in- teresting account of her recent visit to the college when she saw all the new things, even the famous elevator. Much interest was displayed in the plans for Founder's Day broadcast in February and also quite The Agnes Scott Alumnae Quarterl 23 an active discussion of ways in which this group might keep alive its love for A. S. C. and its interest in her future. A most de- lightful social time was enjoyed by the Memphis alumnae, who were present. They were: Nell (Coats) Pentecost, ex-'09; Jane G. Curry, '04; Elizabeth Hart, ex-'27; Christine (McCormick) Rust, ex-'09; Eliz- abeth (Moore) Brown, Academy; Margaret (Rowe) Jones, '19; Elizabeth Shaeffer, ex- '19; Dorothy Fooshe, ex-'30; Rowena (Pate) Armistead, Academy; Molly (Mc- Cormick) McCord, ex-'ll, and Mary Shew- maker, '28; three others are really counted in this club as they were not able to be at this meeting but will be active members, Julia Jameson, '22; Melville Jameson, ex- '21, and Margaret (Smith) Lyon, '22. BLACK MOUNTAIN GATHERING It surely was a time of "wherever the band of thy daughters shall roam," when a group of Agnes Scotters gathered at Mc- Graw's Coffee House at Black Mountain, N. C, this last August and drank tea and ex- changed news. There is always a large group in this vicinity every summer and with just a little bit of work, the whole crowd rallied 'round and although it seems to be a closed meeting, for not yet has any story of what was said come back but the group pictures show that "a good time was had by all." By the way the negatives of these pictures will be kept in the Alumnae Office and anybody who wants them is so welcome to borrow them. Here are the names of the "alums" who met for tea: Miriam Preston, '27; Helen Trafford Moore, ex-'18; Florence Preston, '34; Isabel Wilson, '34; Marion Green, '29; Grace (Carr) Clark, '27; Marcia Green, '27; Maurine Bledsoe, '27; Sallie Horton, '25; Katherine Morrow, '31; Sarah McFad- yen, '28; Sarah (Smith) Merry, '26; Martha Riley Selman, '29; Mary Ray Dobyns, '28; Rachel Paxon, '29; Virginia Wright, '33; Bessie Meade Friend, '33; Mary Elliott, '32; Margaret Friend, '34; Susan Glenn, '32; Sarah Hill, '31; Margaret Hyatt, '32; Louise Winslow. '32; Ruth Mc- Lean, '30; Katherine Wright, '32, and Eu- genia Edwards, '33. THE PROF'S JOB The only non-commercial agency through which college and university professors can get jobs is the appointment service con- ducted by the American Association of Univeristy Professors, 26 Jackson Place, Washington, D. C. The Association in its aims and policies is similar to the Amer- ican Bar Association in the law field and the American Medical Association in med- icine. ALUMNAE HOME COMING TEA Each year the tea, given the day after Thanksgiving, a date very close always to Miss Anna Young's birthday, is a much awaited event, for it is the time when all the local alumnae and all the visiting alumnae drop in for a cup of tea and a visit, when the members of the faculty are also guests, and this year, all presidents of organizations and classes of the stu- dents were invited to meet the alumnae and faculty, which gave an added interest to tne gatnering. As one alumna put it, "I never have been to a tea where I had such a good time, because this was one time when you saw so many folks you knew and hadn't seen in a long time." About two hundred guests called during the afternoon and the Alumnae House was a-hum with talk and laughter, as old mends met again. In the receiving line were Dr. J. R. Mc- Cain, Miss HopKins, Mrs. Young, tne motner of Miss Young, and Mrs. Eagan and XVirs. Brown, the sisters of Miss Young, and Mary Elizabeth Warren, who is chair- man of the Entertainment Committee and under wnose capable planning the tea was given. L,ittie Anne Young Eagan receiv- ed tne cards at the door, with Dick Scan- drett meeting the guests. Miss McKinney and Miss Alexander poured tea and coffee at the tea table in the dining room, which was beautifully decorated with yellow and white chrysanthemums and with the yel- low tapers. The members of the Grand- daughters Club assisted in serving during tne afternoon. This occasion has come to be a time when many friends send gifts to the House and we were the fortunate recipients this year of several. Gifts of money, to be used in purchasing something for the Anna Young Alumnae House were made by Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Eagan and Mrs. Young, and this will be most thoughtfully used by the House Committee in adding something of real beauty and usefulness. The gift of an exquisite table cloth was made by Miss McKinney, Dr. Sweet, Miss Alexander, Miss Phythian and Miss Lillian Smith. Miss Elizabeth Jackson presented the House with a half dozen dinner napkins which were appreciated so much. Mrs. Cullen Gosnell (Louisa White) gave the Alum- nae House some most attractive cup towels, and Dorothy Hutton made a gift of two madeira doilies for the trays, and Miss Martha Stansfield donated a very inter- esting book of recipes. 24 The Agnes Scott Alumnae Quarterly AGNES SCOTT NEEDS YOU Alumnae everywhere will be interested to know that when college opened on Sep- tember 17th this year, it was with an un- usually large enrollment, as well as with improved teaching and administrative fa- cilities. It will rejoice the hearts of alum- nae to know that in this year, especially, when the states from which we draw many of our girls, as well as other parts of the country, are suffering from the well- known "hard times," such is our college's fame now that the registration increased over last year and Agnes Scott is running up to its full capacity, till that new dor- mitory comes along, which the campaign is to make possible. The following notice is published from Mr. Stukes, registrar, not in any sense because of the need of students "in the mass" here, but because he feels that we, as alumnae, can render the service of all services to our Alma Mater by interesting the type girl whom we feel is "Agnes Scott material" and worthy of the opportunity which she will have at our college. Won't you lend the aid he asks in really studying the situa- tion in your towns and making a definite appeal to the girls whom you know will make the most of their life here and add to the renown of Agnes Scott? An Appeal to the Alumnae You have been of great help to us in se- curing for Agnes Scott many very fine stu- dents. We want to ask that you help us again this year. We would like to have you send us the names of girls whom you think will make good college material, and indicate whether they are Juniors or Sen- iors in high school. You know the type of girl we want at Agnes Scott. In this is- sue is a description of our entrance and degree requirements. This may be of some help to you in advising with pros- pective students. Won't you keep this ap- peal in mind and help your Alma Mater in this wav? THE REGISTRAR. If you knew how welcome a letter, a clipping, or a marked newspaper about yourself is at this office, you would shake off that innate modesty which is a part of true culture, and sit right down and write. You have no idea how "many people will be interested in you, your family, your job, and everything that pertains to you. If you get married, or get married again; if you get a good job, or lose a good job, no matter what it is, you'll find apprecia- tion and sympathy in abundance among our readers. Don't leave your affairs to our imagi- nation. CHECKED IN! The following out-of-town alumnae were registered at the Alumnae House for the Home Coming week-end, including several girls from Atlanta and Decatur of the 1930 class who were out for the reunion dinner on November 29th. Emily Spivey, '25; Marcia Green, '27; Carolina McCall, '27; Louise Plumb, '27; Margaret Keith, '28, and Virginia Norris, '28; Anne McCollum, '28; Sarah Glenn, '28; and of the 1930 class, Louise Baker, Eleanor Bonham, Katherine Crawford, Elizabeth Flinn, Mary Gregory, ex-'30; Jane Bailey (Hall) Hef- ner, Emilie Harvey, Mary Elizabeth Jor- dan, Miriam Kaufman, ex-'30; Elizabeth Keith, Mary McCallie, Frances Messer, Blanche Miller, Lynn Moore, Carolyn Nash, Virginia Sears, Belle Ward Stowe, Lillian Thomas, Sara Townsend, Anne Turner, Crystal Hope Wellborn, Pauline Willough- by, and Rae Wilson. THE PLAY AWARDS Many years ago now the Alumnae As- sociation sponsored the Play Writing Class at A. S. C. and from that has grown the Drama Workshop, with many alumnae en- rolled as well as some who are not alum- nae, still under the inspiring instruction of Miss Nan Stephens in Atlanta. Two prizes are offered annually to this group by the Association, the first, a twenty-five dol- lar award to the alumna winning the high- est recognition in the group of writers of the long play, the other, a ten dollar prize to the alumna writer of the best short or one-act play. The contest has been held and after the decision of the judges was reported to the Alumnae Association, the awards were made to Frances (Freeborn) Pauley, '27, for the long play, and to Emily Ramage, ex-'28, for the short play. Frances' play is called "Me and Galahad," and in this contest, Mary Ramage's ('26) play, "The Pattern," won second place. Emily's plav, which won the other prize, is "A Honey." HELP WANTED! The following alumnae are lost or stray- ed. Can you help locate them? Brown, Anne (Academy), Memphis, Ten- nessee. Cannon, Ellen Harriet (ex-'29), Decatur, Georgia. Carson, Mary Virginia (ex-'27), Win- ston-Salem, North Carolina. Capin, Martha Rebecca (Mrs. C. M. Andamson) (ex-'27), Roanoke, Virginia. Daye, Nelle Frances (Mrs. J. C. Clark) (1921), Huntsville, Alabama. Dunbar, Marian (Academy), Atlanta, Georgia. I 4 * Blumnae OiJuarterlp * ft * o * APRIL 1931 Pulilislirb bp tlir Bgne* * 4 *$ cott Hlumnae auarterlj> Published in Nov., Jan., April and July by the Agnes Scott Alumnae Association Vol. IX APRIL, 1931 No. 4 Entered as second class matter under the Act of Congress, August, 1912 TABLE OF CONTENTS The Gates Frontispiece The President's Page 3 Dr. J. R. McCain Adult Education 4 Adelaide Cunningham, '11 Poems of an Alumna 6 Commencement and Reunion . 7 Founder's Day Broadcast 8 March Winds (Poem) 11 Helen T. Moore, ex-' 18 Department of Physical Education 12 Llewellyn Wilburn, '19 Through the College Gates 14 Campus Chat Faculty News From the Alumnae Office 16 Club News Quenelle Harrold Fellowship Our Itinerary! N. S. F. A. Conference at A. S. C. (Ellen Davis, '31) Main Tower Letter from Miss Markley Concerning Ourselves 23 Red Letter Days Back Page *4i**4i^ji4.^.^.^.***^M&**>**.>****'i"i*****:-j'*:***<>*************4 | *** The campus gates are opened wide. Don't let them wait in vain To greet alumnae's eager feet That turn through them again! The creaking hinges on the gate Are telling of that day When Agnes Scott awaits with joy Reunion times in May! The Agnes Scott Alumnae Quarterly 3 THE PRESIDENT'S PAGE Seeking to Beautify Agnes Scott During most of the life of our College, we have been so poverty stricken that in the expenditure of our money we have had to consider the severest utility for the given moment. When a building was erected, there were not funds to make it larger than was absolutely necessary just then, and only the plainest and simplest architectural treat- ment could be afforded. No institution ever got more for its money than Agnes Scott, for we have always had Trustees who were fine business administrators. We are by no means a rich institution now, not even well-to-do in comparison with some of the older and stronger colleges, but many of us feel that the time has come when we ought to emphasize more the aesthetic qualities in our developments. This will mean fewer accomplishments in point of number, but they ought to be more permanent and pleasing. The new Buttrick Hall illustrates some efforts in this direction. The site for it was some ten feet lower than the level of the ground at the colonnade, and even a notable building would seem hidden away, so we decided to re-grade the whole back campus. It meant some $10,000 expenditure, and it could have been saved, but those who see the results unanimously agree that it was a good investment. In the new building we decided to use genuine limestone instead of the manufactured imitation which was put into the gymnasium, and we made a generous use of the stone trimming. If we had followed the treatment used in the gymnasium, we could have saved perhaps $30,000; but we would never have won the exclamations of delight that are given even by educators from great institutions when they see our new building. For more than forty years, we have strung our telephone and light wires on poles scattered over the campus, and we could continue this policy indefinitely, even though the poles and loose wires were a continual eyesore. However, we arranged this year to put all wires on the main campus underground and to erect a white way system of lights that would illuminate the campus at night and adorn it by day. It cost several thousand dollars to make the change, but it was in the interest of beautifying our College. Our latest plan for improving the looks of our campus is the establishment of a formal garden. This was proposed last year by Mrs. Donald Hastings, the very efficient chairman of the Alumnae Committee on Grounds. It seemed impossible to attain, but the co-operation of the local clubs and of others has helped so much that by Com- mencement we hope to have a beautiful graded garden between the Alumnae House and Inman. In keeping with this effort, has been the planting of shrubbery around the various large buildings and especially in the quadrangle back of Agnes Scott Hall. These are but illustrations of the general policy which we hope to follow, and we trust very much that the Alumnae will approve of it. No college has ever had finer ideals and more beautiful spiritual characters in its product. We want the material sur- roundings to be in keeping with the beauty of the lives which we seek to develop. Please feel free to make suggestions about our plans or as to the general policies which should be adopted. J. R. McCain. 4 The Agnes Scott Al u m n a e Quarterly ADULT EDUCATION Shall the Alumnae of Agnes Scott Join This Movement? Adelaide Cunningham, '11 Chairman of the Curriculum Committee of the General Alumnae Association Nicholas Murray Butler gives as marks of an educated person: "correctness in the use of the mother tongue, refined and gentle manners, the habit of reflection and power of continued growth." The alumnae of Agnes Scott College have through the training re- ceived from great teachers been well grounded in the use of the mother tongue; our dean has left her imprint upon hundreds of alumnae, as an example of all that is best in Southern womanhood; the habit of reflection we have learned through all of our four years in our Alma Mater, whose quiet halls and stately trees in themselves give an atmos- phere conducive to thought. It is the last part of Dr. Butler's definition which should give us concern: the power of continued growth. As individuals undoubtedly the alumnae grow; but as an organization have we realized our power to become a part of this great movement called "Adult Education," and in so doing develop still further our power to grow mentally and spiritually?" It is the idea of growth and education as a life-long process that one sees in this new movement, which is really not a new movement at all, having started in the last century under various guises, women's clubs, lyceums, chautauquas, extension courses and the like. Many alumnae are members of the Parent-Teacher Association, studying "Parental Education." But leaders in this activity are recognizing the inadequacy of this term which fails to account for the vast army of persons interested in child-training, other than parents and teachers. Hence, the movement called "Adult Education" has come to apply to those seeking to gain intellectual light which will not only be of practical value in enabling them better to cope with problems of living, but intellectual light which is, in itself, a real pleasure to the lover of learning. "Adult education used to be conceived as reserved for those who had no chance at intellectual training in youth," writes the editor of the New York Herald Tribune, "but increasingly it has become evident that to stop education is rapidly to become uneducated." Parents and teachers alike need to study continually in order that their duty to the next generation may be fulfilled. For, as Everett Dean Martin has written in "The Meaning of a Liberal Education," "The surest way to defeat education is to place it in charge of those whose education has stopped." Moreover college men and women, who are neither parents nor teachers are eager for further study. Our changing civilization makes it imperative that we keep abreast of the times. "Don't just get educated; keep educated," says a Mid-Western editor. An alumna of Adelphi College stated that she would like to be "brought down to date on everything that had happened since she left the college ten years ago." Winifred Shaw, alumni secretary of the University of Michigan, was delegated in 192 8, at a conference of college presidents and alumni officers, called under the auspices of the Carnegie Corporation, to make a report upon the efforts made by American colleges and universities for alumni education. In this report, Mr. Shaw names four methods of contact between the college and its alumni: (a) personal contacts with alumni groups made by the presidents and other officers; (b) reports of the progress mailed to alumnae; (c) reading lists prepared by the faculty and mailed to the alumni; (d) conferences be- tween faculty and alumni at the college and other centers. Agnes Scott has through a wonderfully progressive president, and through the efficient services of two alumnae secretaries, made personal contacts with the great number of alumnae; reports of the continued growth of the college have been mailed from the office of the college and of the Alumnae Association; the alumnae quarterly keeps The Agnes Scott Alumnae Quarterly S alumnae informed of the work now being done at the college; a beginning was made, also, with reading lists a few years ago; with the fourth means of contact, the remainder of this article will treat, for a conference, or "alumni college" is a thing which Agnes Scott has not tried. But many other colleges and universities have achieved success in trying it. In the Agnes Scott Alumnae Quarterly of January, 1931, an article by the alumnae secretary describes the summer institute for euthenics held at Vassar for five consecutive sessions, bringing together mothers, children and fathers, and also, women preparing to be lay leaders in parental education and professionals in lines closely related to the home. In June, 1930, Wellesley College held an educational conference immediately after commencement; a three-day program included lectures, round table discussions and social events, and, according to the executive secretary, Kathleen Elliot, the conference was considered a very great success. Mt. Holyoke has recently held an alumnae gathering in an Emily Dickenson Memorial Conference which took place over Founder's Day week-end. Mills College in California held its summer school of fine arts with a view to developing eventually courses primarily for Mills graduates. The South is notably represented in women's colleges achieving success in the alumnae educational conference idea. North Carolina College for Women at Greensboro in 1929 held its first seminar upon the subject of "Our Times," under the direction of the department of history. The second seminar in 1930 was con- ducted by the department of psychology on "Child Psychology" and the third at Thanks- giving, 1930, on "Modern Literature" was conducted by the department of English. Attendance at these seminars ranged from 22 5 to 365 alumnae, no special effort being made to secure large attendance, so that the response was a natural one. The secretary, Clara Byrd, writes, "We followed the same general idea each time, beginning with a dinner meeting and lecture on Friday evening, continuing with two lectures on Saturday morning, a fourth that afternoon, a final one on Saturday evening, with some social features interspersed. We feel that the discussion periods have added to the interest and effectiveness of our seminars. We proceed on the theory that a full program kept as far as possible at white heat of interest and extending over a short period, would be much better than a seminar of several days at a slower pace." Co-educational institutions are also experimenting with alumni education. In the Ohio State Education Conference at Ohio State University, one day was devoted to the alumni education idea. Columbia University gives weekly lectures at its downtown clubs. Michigan conducts an alumni university lasting five days after commencement. Men's colleges seem to prefer the "after commencement" time. LaFayette has a varied program, ranging from lectures on football coaching to discussions of electrical engineer- ing and politics. Amherst, one of the first to suggest the alumni education idea, has a definite educational objective for its alumnae councils which are well attended. We note that, whereas formerly the contact between alumni and their colleges has been based almost entirely on interest in athletic contests and contact between alumnae and their colleges upon the basis of a social interest, at present there is a growing tendency of both men's and women's colleges to help their graduates to go forward in the pursuit of the finer things of life and to satisfy that very craving which four years of residence has created. From the standpoint of the graduate, the need seems to be for a flexible program rather than a formal series of lectures. What alumni and alumnae want is not another job but intellectual recreation which will better fit them for the job they have or for life itself. "Adult education is selective," says Everett Martin," its aim is not to provide a slight increase of information and a few noble sentiments for the rank and file, but to select out of the undifferentiated mass those who are naturally capable of becoming something more than automatons. These need no credits or examinations or promise of diplomas to spur them to intellectual effort." 6 The Agnes Scott Alumnae Quarterly What shall Agnes Scott do? The answer is with the five thousand alumnae. Statistics prove that alumni educational conferences have proved more successful in women's col- leges than in men's, that smaller colleges are better adapted for them than the larger ones. Agnes Scott has ever been progressive with the best American education has to offer, in curriculum, in physical equipment, in endowment, in character building. Now that the leading colleges and universities are launching the alumni college idea, Agnes Scott will do her part. Shall we conduct a seminar next Thanksgiving, say on Modern Literature, supplementing our annual Home Coming Week-end program of social events with lectures? Our alumnae president, Llewellyn Wilburn, is also physical director of Agnes Scott, and she has suggested that athletics, including swims in the beautiful pool, be part of the recreational program. The president, Dr. McCain, favors the idea and promises his support if the plan is launched. Write your opinion to the alumnae secretary or to Adelaide Cunningham, chairman of the curriculum committee, which has this in charge. POEMS OF AN ALUMNA The following two poems of Elizabeth Woltz Currie, '25, appeared in the 1930 volume of the North Carolina Poets," published by the International Writers League of Newport, Ky., and off the Miami Press of Cincinnati, Ohio. The ideal of this league is to bring out a book of verse in each state, to give young, unknown writers a chance to put some of their works into print. Mr. H. A. L. De Aryan, successful magazine editor, poet and lawyer, is president of the league, Anne Windsor, editor of the book, "North Carolina Poets," is vice president. CATHERINE'S EYES Deep pools of memories, Dark brown, and, oh, so fair, Guard well her secrets rare, Keep safe her treasuries. Fair veils of deeper thought, Soft beds of kindliness, Beam love's unselfishness, Show shyness beauty brought. Brave eyes that understand. Calm sentinels of peace. Speak low, and never cease Promise of helping hand. Deep pools of memories, Dark brown, and oh, so fair, A hope to please, lay bare Wisdom of centuries. LULLABY TIME With falling night there comes the Mother's call To little one to cuddle close and sleep, While lying trustfully, too tired to creep. Below drawn shades, the yellow sunbeams crawl. The darkening shadows move across the wall. Alight, the shining eyes with wonder peep, With hope their lasting vigil thus to keep. In slow defeat the sleepy eyelids fall. Grey-blue, the light sifts pale o'er baby's face, With gentle semblance of a calmer rest. The babe lies still within the safe embrace. Sharp outlines fade from table, door, and chest; A dream portrays a smile of lovely grace. The light is gone, the dark has come 'Tis best. Elizabeth Woltz Currie, '25. The Agnes Scott Alumnae Quarterly 7 COMMENCEMENT AND REUNION May 29 to June 2 The Romans worshipped an. ancient deity, Janus, whose image was struck on many of their earliest coins. Janus is depicted as having one head with two faces, one of which looks forward and the other which looks backward. In honor of this Latin divinity the first month of our calendar is named, January being the month which links the old with the new, the time when we look back over the past and forward to the future. We, as alumnae, are similar to Janus in our outlook on life. An alumna inclination that is always apparent is the desire of each one to look retrospectively over the past, to look expectantly toward the future. Were there a month in our calendar which we might claim as our own, certainly none would be more appropriate than May, the month of alumnae reunions, the time which so strongly links us with a vital past, so strangely urges us on to a still more vital future. From May 29 to June 2 this year Agnes Scott is eagerly awaiting the return of all her alumnae daughters. There will be formal reunion plans for the classes of '93, '94, '10, 11, '12, '13, '29 and '30, informal reunion plans for all returning alumnae. Never was there a time when the past and future have been brought so sharply into contrast. The amazing campus developments of the year just past will set eager tongues to wag- ging of "memories of youth that has past," will stir alert minds to thinking of the mar- velous possibilities that lie before the college in its immediate future. The calendar in this issue calls your attention to the activities of commencement week-end. The number of real red-letter days should be invitation enough in themselves. But it is not possible, in the limitations of such a space, to list the innumerable activities so dear to the hearts of Agnes Scott alumnae in being pleasures uniquely associated with our Alma Mater. We can but hint at the physical loveliness of the campus with the vivid coloring of its May foliage. We can but remind you of the cordial welcome dear friends here on the campus are always so eager to extend to you. We can but promise you the usual wit, laughter and camaraderie of the Trustees' luncheon. We can but suggest a medley of Glee Club refrains, the organ's plaintive peal at Vespers in the Chapel at dusk, the joyful song of the sophomores at the completion of the traditional daisy chain, the stir- ring lilt of the Purple and the White as seniors march to Class Day in the May Day Glen, and the throat-catching strains of Alma Mater. We can but guarantee messages of vi- brant import for alumnae in the sermons of Sunday and commencement day itself. Surely not even the most dormant imagination can fail to be stirred by memories such as these awaken! A Vassar alumna catches a note of the reunion spirit in a poem entitled Reveille, appearing in a calendar published and distributed by the Vassar Alumnae Fund: "The sun lies thick and warm in June upon the fields where daisies bloom. The shadows 'neath the pines are long (it can't be far away!) Come back and laugh and sing and shout Your classmates will be all about You'll find there'll be no room for gloom. (June isn't far away!) A most cordial invitation goes to each and every alumna for the dates May 29 to June 2. Yours will be a wide gamut of experiences, a wealth of renewed contacts, a treas- ury of memories to hoard throughout the years to come in much the same sentiment as the lovely verse: "Into my heart's treasury I slipped a coin That time cannot take nor a thief purloin, Oh, better than the minting of a gold-crowned king Is the safe-kept memory of a lovely thing." Come back, old girl, come back! 8 The Agnes Scott Alumnae Quarterly FOUNDER'S DAY BROADCAST Founder's Day this year coming on Sunday caused our celebration to be advanced one day and on the twenty-first, in the broadcasting room of WSB Atlanta Journal, the Glee Club and the speakers gathered to send Agnes Scott's greeting to her daughters, who were eagerly waiting the program, some in groups, some the solitary alumnae of their towns. So far as we have heard there were groups in twenty states and probably many more from which we have not yet heard and in each of these states several large groups and lots of individual alumnae, so you can see the far-reaching touch of this half hour which is given Agnes Scott through the courtesy of this local station. The stories of the dinners and group gatherings are given under Club News but all telegrams and short messages which have reached here are printed below. Nothing can express the pleasure which Dr. McCain and Miss Hopkins and in fact everybody at the broadcast re- ceive when these telegrams are handed to Miss Hopkins during the program and we know that you are listening in at that very minute. We can almost hear the Alma Mater rising in mighty shouts around us as the program closes with alumnae everywhere singing. Here comes the roll call of the radio hearers, as they reported by telegram: ALABAMA: Anniston: Greetings from Anniston alumnae; all listening in; best wishes. Bay Minnette: Program coming in fine; greetings to Hottentots everywhere. Georgia Mae (Burns) Bristow. Birmingham: Greetings to Agnes Scott from twenty-five Birmingham alumnae. Birmingham Club. Montgomery: From nineteen four to nineteen thirty, we send greetings. Montgom- ery Agnes Scott Girls. Opelika: Hope the program is better than our radio. Old squatters: Caroline Mc- Call, Edith McGranahan, Ethel (McConnell) Cannon, Ruth (Erwin) Meadows, Mabel (Ponder) Ingram, Katherine (Dean) Stewart, Sara Bissell Townsend. Sheffield: Love and loyalty to Agnes Scott. The Florence, Sheffield and Tuscumbia Club. Uniontown: Congratulations on Founder's Day program; love and best wishes to Agnes Scott. Louise Robertson. ARKANSAS: Little Rock: Program is splendid and you know I am enjoying it. Helon (Brown) Williams. CALIFORNIA: Ocean Beach, San Diego: Spent radio time "checking and double checking" old friends and addresses in the directory, as it is impossible to get WSB at that time of the day. Whenever I do get a Founder's Day program, I will surely send a telegram! Love (Haygood) Donaldson. FLORIDA: Dunnellon: Program coming in fine; I wish I were there. Margaret Mixson. Jacksonville: Jacksonville Club anxiously awaiting program; congratulations, best wishes and love. Agnes Scott Alumnae Club. Kissimmee: Waiting program; love and best wishes to Agnes Scott. Ruth (Guffin) Griffin. Miami: Enjoying splendid program; congratulations and all good wishes. Helena Hermance and Edyth (Carpenter) Shuey. Quincy: Ten Agnes Scott students from Academy to College listening to program. God bless oui Alma Mater. Louise (Inglis) Love. St. Petersburg: Program coming in fine; group here enjoying it; love to Miss Hop- kins. Frances West. The Agnes Scott Alumnae Quarterly 9 Tallahassee: Tallahasseee alumnae and friend send greetings; program coming in fine. Mrs. George Scandrett, Elizabeth Lynn, Eleanorc Albright, Leonora Smith, Martha McKnight, Anne Zillah Watson, Louise Yerxa, Dorothy McKethan, Vivian Bryant, Clauzelle Whaley. Winterhaven: Am eagerly awaiting program; wish I was a freshman with four years to go; love to all. Sallie Abernethy. GEORGIA: Augusta: How homesick I am; greetings; program fine. Mildred Jennings. Canton: Thoroughly enjoyed program, which came in as clear as a bell. (Telephone message from Mary Glenn Roberts.) Columbus: Eleven alumnae enjoying program; the rest have flu. Columbus Club. Cordele: Program was wonderful; all it lacked was a word from Miss McKinney. Linda (Miller) Summer. Greenville: Enjoyed program even though I had no other Agnes Scotter to lend enthusiasm; reception unusually clear and I felt as if I had actually seen you all. Regina Pinkston. Macon: Wish they had radios in hospital; would be wonderful to hear your voice. Alice (Jernigan) Dowling. Rome (Extracts from a letter to Dr. McCain) : While in Atlanta on Saturday evening, I had the good fortune to listen in on your Founder's Day program and am writing to congratulate you and all w r ho participated in the program on the very fine program given. I was especally interested in the report of the present student body as well as the members of your alumnae organization. With the splendid past of the institution and the successful outcome of your recent efforts, the future of Agnes Scott is assured. I wish to assure you of my personal interest in the fine work your institution is doing in the cause of higher education of wcmcn in the South. Dr. W. D. Furry, President of Shorter College. Rome: Congratulations on splendid program; best wishes. Marguerite (Watts) Cooper. ILLINOIS: Chicago: Greetings from Chicago. Annette (Carter) Colwell, Blanche (Ryan) Brim, Janet MacDonald, Charis (Hood) Barwick, Eloise Lower, Margaret (Sienknecht) Lutz, Martha (Brenner) Shryock, Lillian (Beatty) Schuhman, Reba Vinnedge. KANSAS: Fort Leavenworth: Two army daughters from far off Ft. Leavenworth listening in. Eleanor (Pinkston) Stokes, Almcdia (Sadler) Duncan. KENTUCKY: Shelbyville: Thinking of you today and wishing I could be present at the program. Jane Bailey (Hall) Hefner. LOUISIANA: New Iberia: Thinking of everyone as you broadcast. Hello, Margaret and Olive. Violet Weeks. MARYLAND: Baltimore: Baltimore alumnae send greetings; we are listening eagerly. Helen (Mc- Cormick) Kirk, Florence Brinkley, I lorence (Ellis) Henderson, Jane (Harwell) Rutland, Alvahn Holmes, Mary Leech, Lucile Caldwell, Mamie Shaw, Peggie Rankin, Frances Brown, Lila Porchcr, Lillian (LcContc) Haddock, Sterling Johnson. MISSISSIPPI: Crystal Springs: Fagerly awaiting program; hope to have some alumnae clubs organized soon. Best wishes to all. Annie Tait Jenkins. 10 The Agnes Scott Alumnae Quarterly Greenwood: Program coming in fine; greetings to Anges Scott. Mildred (Hall) Pearce. Jackson: Have enjoyed visiting Agnes Scott by radio: Elizabeth (Watkins) Hulen, Margaret (Watkins) Goodman, Emily (Watkins) Cain, Lesa Holifield, Alice Virden, Ida (Bechman) Remfrey, Ruth Virden. NEW YORK: Schenectady: Greetings; thrilled to hear program coming in fine. Helen (Bates) Law. NORTH CAROLINA: Asheville: Twenty Asheville and Hendersonville alumnae and guests listened in Saturday night; we enjoyed every bit of the program and wished we might be with you; our enthusiasm and loyalty expressed by forming Western North Carolina Club. Greetings and love to all Hottentots, Dr. McCain and Miss Hopkins. Carthage: Yes, I really got the program for the first time since my marriage and did I enjoy it? You should have seen my delight in each number, especially Miss Hopkins' address. Elizabeth (Woltz) Currie. Chapel Hill: Radio program splendid and I hope we can continue to have them; five in number, we gathered to listen in. Margaret Tufts. Charlotte: Dr. McCain just heard; enjoying program; wild excitement among the members. Charlotte Club. Greensboro: It is our special pride that Agnes Scott has always had standards and has lived up to them honestly- On this Founder's Day, we send gratitude and love, with special greetings to Dr. McCain and to dear Miss Hopkins and Miss McKinney. Charlotte Newton, Cora Strong. Winston-Salem: Winston-Salem listening in; thanks for program; love for Miss Hopkins. Ruth (Anderson) O'Neal. Winston-Salem: Greetings to all assembled and to all listeners in. Sarah (Boals) Spinks. Winston-Salem: Winston-Salem girls enjoying program very much; love to all. Lib (Norfleet) Miller. PENNSYLVANIA: Philadelphia: Enjoyed program; wish we had had television. Katherine Pasco, Mabel Robeson, Jack McLellon. SOUTH CAROLINA: Charleston: Charleston alumnae having dinner with Mary (Kelly) Van de Erve and enjoying every word of program; love from all to Miss Hopkins. Claude (Wright) Williams, Maude (Atwood) LaBruce, Margaret Burge, Mary (Kelly) Van de Erve, Helen Clarke Martin, Lewis (Murchison) Jenkins, Ruth (Pres- cott) Whitsitt, Anna (Skinner) Verroni, Susan (Young) Eagan. Columbia: Greetings to our Alma Mater from her daughters at Columbia. Eva (Wassum) Cunningham, Elise Currell, Jane Tucker (Fisher) Dana, Katherine (Kirkland) Geiger, Dorothy Lane, Geraldine LeMay, Virginia (Lancaster) Mc- Gowan, Gladys Neil, Florence (Tucker) Weston, Helen Wright, Elizabeth (Joiner) Williams. TENNESSEE: Johnson City: Enjoyed program; every word was just as clear as if you had been in the same room with me. I could almost see the smile on Miss Hopkins' face. I wish they would hurry up and get television, then we could all see you folks at least once a year whether we come to Decatur or not. I am always wishing the very best for Agnes Scott. Elizabeth (Cass) Bailey. Knoxville: Greetings from the Knoxville girls: 1890 to 1927. Frances (Stuart) Key. The Agnes Scott Alumnae Quarterly 11 Memphis: Congratulations and best wishes; program coming in fine. Memphis Club. Nashville: Will enjoy program tonight; wishing Agnes Scott greatest success always. Mrs. Weaver Harris. TEXAS: Austin: I got in just in time to hear Miss Hopkins announced and from then on I could hear every word as distinctly as though she had been in the same room. I hope other Texans were listening in. I enjoyed hearing changes in Student Government, etc. Enjoyed whole program all alone and stood and sang Alma Mater with the rest of the girls all over the country. Gladys Gaines. VIRGINIA: Farmville: Listened in here all by myself and got it splendidly. Ditto Worth, Jo and other Charlottesville alumnae went to Marion (Daniel) Blue's house Saturday night to listen in and couldn't get it at all. Lucile Bridgman. Lynchburg: Lynchburg alumnae send greetings; program coming in fine. Spott Payne. Staunton: Best wishes for Founder's Day program; sorry that our first inter-col- legiate debate at Mary Baldwin prevents my listening in. Martha Stackhouse. WEST VIRGINIA: Lewisburg: We can see Dr. McCain talking. Peg (Bell) Hanna and Helen Lewis. MARCH WINDS March. And a world half-freed from winter's chill. Mocking w r inds and a whirl of scattered leaves. March. And in a hushed, expectant thrill, The voices of returning beauty breathe Peace to an earth set free from winter's blast, Peace, and good cheer to warm our weary hearts. Heralds with trumpets are the winds that pass, Welcoming beauty as winter departs. Helen Trafford Moore, ex 'L Even the back of Main changes fact! 12 The Agnes Scott Alumnae Quarterly THE DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION Llewellyn Wilburn, '19 As in all phases of education, there have been many changes in Physical Education. The contrast between the gymnasium costume of yesterday with plaited bloomers fall- ing down below the knees and bulky middy blouse (usually wrinkled) and the neat knickers, socks and short-sleeved shirts of today (which are freshly laundered and kept in the gymnasium) is significant. Along with this change in costume have come other changes, perhaps not as apparent, but of even more importance. Physical Education activities are divided into sections for beginning, intermediate and advanced students. By means of motor ability and knowledge tests and conferences, the skill of the student is determined. In this way, the novice is not embarrassed by being unable to keep up with the class, the skilled student is permitted to make as much progress as she can. Such a wide variety of activities is offered, that each student should be able to find one which she can enjoy. At the present time, swimming and dancing are the only required activities. The year is divided into three seasons. The first season includes tennis, swimming, hockey, golf, archery, and horseback riding. The second season in- cludes dancing (natural, tap, folk), basketball, volley ball, life-saving, water polo, and individual gymnastics. The third season offers tennis, swimming, golf, archery, horse- back riding, track, baseball, and May Day dancing. While such team games as hockey, basketball and baseball are enjoyed by many, tennis, swimming, riding, golf and archery are very popular. And it is felt that these sports make a valuable contribution to training for leisure time. Each student is en- couraged to become proficient in some activity during her four years at college. She is considered proficient if she can be ranked under one of the following heads: a member of any class team, a member of advanced tennis of the Tennis Club, a life-saver, a student coach or teacher, a member of the Dance Club, a golfer who can make a score of fifty for nine holes of golf, an archer who shows ability to make a score of one hundred in a Columbia Round of Archery. It is significant that last year sixty-five students passed the Red Cross Life Saving test. More and more the activities of the Physical Education Department are contributing to the social life on the campus. Such events as progressive tennis parties and faculty- student games have been encouraged. A tennis club has been organized and this club invites players from other colleges to play with them. When the visitors come, they are matched up with Agnes Scott students and during the afternoon's play the players have a chance to try their luck with various partners. Since men are invited as well as girls, the games are fast and exciting. We are particularly fortunate in having on the faculty a number of professors who are enthusiastic lovers of sport and who are always ready to join with the students in friendly games. Although credit is still given by hours, the marks of progress are in the likes of the students for activities which are so satisfying, that they will continue them after college with the increasing realization that wholesomeness and health are attractive. 14 The Agnes Scott Alumnae Quarterly Through the College Gates CAMPUS CHAT The following girls were elected to Phi Beta Kappa and their names announced in chapel February 14th by Mr. Stukes, the president of the local chapter: Katherine Morrow, Laura Robinson, Elizabeth Simp- son and Julia Thompson. Mr. Stukes, in his address, reviewed the essential qualifi- cations for membership in this oldest of all scholastic fraternities in the world: schol- arship, fraternity, integrity and loyalty. There are at present 107 chapters, only eleven of which are in women's colleges. Dr. McCain mentioned the unique manner in which Agnes Scott obtained hers several years ago, being the first institution under the new system of admittance ever invited to establish a chapter. Admiral Richard Byrd gave his lecture with moving pictures of his flight over the Antarctic wastes to the South Pole in the Gym on February 26th. This wonderful lecture, bringing to a close a most success- ful lecture series at the college, indeed re- flects the untiring efforts of the Lecture As- sociation Committee and the college' ad- ministration to bring outstanding lecturers and entertainers to the college for the com- munity. Commander Byrd gave two lec- tures while here, one at the college in the afternoon and the other in the evening in Atlanta. In the beginning of his talk, he announc- ed the Antarctic region was the one place where the foot of woman had never trod, that it was the lonesomest, most quiet place imaginable, and it was to wonder if he was longing for that region when the cheers and shrieks of the girls accompa- nied him off the campus. All the little boys in the audience were on the stage in one bound as he finished, one little fellow hav- ing asked as his birthday present that he be allowed to 'punch' Byrd, as he passed. # Mary Catherine Williamson, '31, has been selected as the winner of the May Day scenario, held recently among the students. Her scenario, chosen for its accurate his- torical details and its flexibility of struc- ture, as well as for its aesthetic and artis- tic qualities, is an outline of an Old English May Day as presented during the reign of Charles II. # * * # Did you know that for every student resident and day in Agnes Scott, there are more than five tons of coal consumed each nine months by the power and heating plant of the college? And not only that! Did you know that 16,000,000 gallons of water are used by the college for various purposes drinking, swimming, etc. every twelve months, a total of a million and a quarter gallons of water per month ? What a water bill! * * * * Poetry continues to be Agnes Scott's pe- culiar forte and not only are we publishing this quarter alumnae verse, but also are announcing that Kitty Reid, '31, with her poem, 'Dirge,' and Gilchrist Powell, '33, with 'Swamp Sketch' are the representa- tives from Agnes Scott appearing in Har- per's, "The New Anthology of College Verse," published in April. This anthology is a collection of verse from almost 300 colleges and is edited by Miss Jessie Reh- der, a graduate of Randolph-Macon College. % % ;Js # The Junior Banquet, with dates, music and entertainment, was held in White House on February 28th. While all the rest of the college ate a dateless meal in Rebekah and longed for their Junior year, the lucky Juniors and dates enjoyed their annual banquet and later attended the Blackfriars play in the Gym. # * * * "Little Women," the play presented by Blackfriars, on February 28th, held espe- cial interest from an alumnae viewpoint, for it was directed by 'our own,' Mary Ben (Wright) Erwin, '25. This play, a comedy by Marian De Forest, adapted from the story by Louisa Alcott, is a charming char- acter study of a group of lovable people, with many hearty laughs in it. 4c * * * Founder's Day's traditional banquet and minuet marked the 23rd of February this year. And while our alumnae Founder's Day program went out on February 21st, the college community chose Monday eve- ning for their day. In the well remember- ed way of all Founder's Day dinners, the Seniors, in period costumes, with powdered wigs and flowered crinoline, held the cen- ter of the stage in the two dining rooms, where George Washington acted as toast- master and Martha presided at the other end of the table. If there were just space to quote the choice speeches of Betsy Ross and Patrick Henry and Daniel Boone, La- Fayette, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson, who were all present and 'spoke their pieces' in their well-known style! The Agnes Scott Alumnae Quarterly IS While we are telling of dinners and din- ners, we might as well talk of cake! As the great reward for a 100 per cent record on the four points prescribed for Health Week at Agnes Scott, a luscious cake was presented to Sturges Cottage, and the oth- er dormitories and cottages looked on in silent regret over the hours of tramping and the oceans of orange juice drunk, and the three square meals a day, not to men- tion the 7 out of every 24 hours of each day squandered in sleep which went to make up the scoring points for this cake. And not only was a cake won, but also the coveted honor of 'Miss Health' which went to Sarah Hill, '31. The spring season in sports this year is to be featured by special classes in horse- back riding, with the completion of a rid- ing ring beyond the May Day dell, where classes will be held for beginners, while the advanced riders will have the regular hour trips aside from class instruction. The an- nouncement in the Agonistic is enough to bring tears to the eyes of those of us who came all too soon, for it says, "Think of this! Spring coming on a beautiful sunny afternoon! A deep woody bridle path and a horse!" * # * * The annual Agonistic contest between the four classes began with the Senior is- sue on February 11th, followed by the Jun- ior, Sophomore and Freshman issues suc- cessively. Each class strives for the best issue possible and the final decision will be made too late for this issue of the Quar- terly; the judges are prominent Atlanta journalists and members of the Agnes Scott faculty. * * * * Dr. W. M. Anderson was the speaker for the week of talks and conferences held each year by some outside speaker for the college community. He is the pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Dallas, Texas, and also head of the men's work of this denomination. Of most attractive per- sonality, Dr. Anderson had a very great appeal to college girls and his week was a most profitable one on the campus. * * * * Pi Alpha Phi, our debating society, is re- viving the plan of having two teams de- bating between two colleges on each cam- pus the same night. The University of Tennessee will be the interchanging college and the date will be sometime during the week of March 23rd. Spring holidays this year will extend from the first to the seventh of April, in- cluding Easter Sunday in their brief vaca- tion. FACULTY NEWS The whole campus was saddened by the d-eath of Miss Philo Sturges which occur- red in January. She was well known to many alumnae, some knew her during her active days as housekeeper at Agnes Scott, others knew her as a frequent visitor back at the college which always held her affec- tion. One of our cottages, Sturges Cot- tage, was bought by Miss Sturges, after her resignation from her position and later was bought by the college for use as a small dormitory. Mr. C. W. Dieckmann gave a recital re- cently in the chapel, with Miss Florence Smith, violinist, and Mary Catherine Wil- liamson, pianist, assisting. Dr. George Hayes and his little daughter, Anne, recently visited Dr. Hayes' parents in Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Johnson have return- ed from a delightful visit of a few days to New Orleans. Dr. Ethel Polk-Peters, who is now pro- fessor of hygiene at Payne College, Augus- ta, was a recent guest on the campus, when she visited Miss Howson. Miss Howson and Dr. Robinson were ad- mitted to the Georgia Academy of Science at the recent meeting in Macon on Febru- ary 13th. At this meeting Miss MacDou- gall, the retiring president, spoke about "Some Higher Values of Science Study" at the luncheon and was also a speaker on the program of the meeting. Miss How- son and Dr. Robinson read papers on sci- entific subjects. At this meeting of the Science Academy, many of the teachers of Agnes Scott were present; among these were Miss Westall, Miss Dexter, Miss Omwake, Miss Blanche Miller and Miss Lucile Coleman. Dr. Davidson was recently a delegate to the International Relations Club meeting which was held at Duke University. Anent Miss MacDougall, we quote from the February issue of the Alumnae News of the North Cai-olina College for Women: "Dr. Mary Stuart MacDougall, head of the Department of Bilology, Agnes Scott Col- lege, has conducted some interesting ex- periments in changing the shape of micro- scopic animals by exposing them to ultra- violet radiation. Ultra-violet rays have be- come well known because of their exten- sive use in human therapeutics, but Dr. MacDougall chose for her study one of the simplest animals, a tiny single-celled ani- mal. During her undergraduate days, Dr. McDougall was a student at North Carolina College for a year." 16 The Agnes Scott Alumnae Quarterly From the Alumnae Office Club News BIRMINGHAM, ALA. The Birmingham Club has been holding its regular monthly meetings since the last report, the one in January having as its speaker the alumnae secretary, the Febru- ary meeting being in preparation for Founder's Day dinner. The club is offering a scholarship this year to a high school girl and competition is so strong among the Birmingham girls who have applied that the choice will be a difficult one, one based on scholarship and outstanding personality. The Founder's Day banquet was held at the home of Mrs. R. D. Thompson, Eugenia (Thompson) Akin's mother, in Glen Iris Park. "We had a perfectly lovely ban- quet, much more delightful than we could have had at a hotel. The house was lovsly, decorated in daffodils, and the dining room where ice and coffee was served was beau- tiful, with a lovely lace and embroidered cloth on the table and a centerpiece of daf- fodils. We served the girls at card tables, before going into the dining room for cof- fee. Everyone looked so pretty and had a lovely time. Annabel (Stith) Self, ex '23, gave two readings which alone were worth being there to hear." "We were thrilled to death over what we made" (This club, having pledged to the campaign, conceived the idea of making its banquet not only pay for itself but net a nice profit for its payment on the pledge, by letting club members do all the work and buying the groceries themselves.) "We had a grand dinner and charged $1.10 just as we pay at the hotel. There were twenty- four present and we cleared over seven- teen dollars, then Dot (Bowran) Collins' mother gave us five dollars besides, so we felt quite flush and are sending another payment to school. We didn't have a bit of trouble fixing for the banquet and we are all set for the same idea for next Feb- ruary 22nd." (This is from a report from the president of the club, Eugenia (Thomp- son) Akin.) From another source in Birmingham, we learned that Mrs. Thompson, at whose house the dinner was held, not only fur- nished house and equipment but made many lovely donations to the menu also, and from the menu which was sent in to the office, it certainly was a marvelous dinner, so if this club can just interest all its mothers also, next year's dinner ought to be clear profit! Those pesent were: Dot (Bowron) Col- lins, Elizabeth (Ransom) Hahn, Annabel (Stith) Self, Louise (Buchanan) Proctor, Frances Bitzer, Mary Ray Dobyns, Martha Riley Selman, Mary Nelson Logan, Eloise Harris, Olivia Swann, Vallie Young (White) Archibald, Mary (Bryan) Winn, Elizabeth Callen, Eleanor Gresham, Edith Gilchrist, Margaret (Griffin) Williams, Sa- rah MacKenzie, Katherine Woodbury, Eleanor Bonham, Edna (Trader) Rosier, Helen Ridley, Frances (Formby) Manley, Cornelia Cartland and Eugenia (Thomp- son) Akin. FLORENCE, SHEFFIELD AND TUS- CUMBIA, ALA. About this newly formed club, Margaret Rice, recently elected secretary, writes: "We started organizing last fall when Eliz- abeth Allen and Ruth Scandrett were here. The idea at that time was simply a chance for all alumnae here to see them, but when we realized we had so many Agnes Scott girls in the Tri-Cities, the idea expanded into definite plans for a club. Our first real meeting was held in Sheffield at the home of the president, Martha (Nathan) Drisdale, a dinner on Founder's Day. For once WSB came in clearly and we crowded around lest we miss a word, and sang until we drowned out the radio (several times we stopped to find we were lines ahead, and must wait for the Glee Club to catch up). To date we have located fourteen alumnae: Charlotte (Jackson) Mitchell, '14; Ruby Lee (Estes) Ware, '18; Esther Joy (Trump) Hamlet, '22; Mary Wallace Kirk, '11, in Tuscumbia; Mettie (Moody) Hyde, ex '22; Martha (Nathan) Drisdale, ex '20; Helen (Hendricks) Martin, '30; Mary (Lynes) Martin, ex-'26; Martha Bishop in Sheffield; and Lucile Sherritt, ex '32; Mary Loyd Davis, '27; Lilburne Ivey, '22; Polly Irvine, '30; Margaret Rice, '28." MONTGOMERY, ALA. "When we heard Dr. McCain competing with a banjo on the Founder's Day broad- cast, we were reminded of the Decatur freight. Even so, it was fine to hear him. And we didn't miss a word of Miss Hop- kins' message. We should like for you to believe that there were many of us but we must disillusion you. We were seven: The Agnes Scott Alumnae Quarterly 17 Marian (Black) Cantelou, Kate Clarke, An- nie Shapard, Jeannette Shapard, Anne George Irwin, Ruth Scandrett and Mary Terry. The bulletin and letters from A. S. C. made us feel very much at home. We chuckled over some of it, laughed at some, and talked on and on of Agnes Scott. When our folks came for us, we were in the midst of plans for an Agnes Scott for boys." Mary Terry. NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT The alumnae in New Haven met with Flora (Crowe) Whitmire, at her home on West Elm Street, to listen in to the Found- er's Day program. The group included Emily (Kingsberry) Ferrara, Eugenia Go- here, Miriam Preston, Ida (Landau) Sher- man, Polly Stone, Eunice (Briesenick) Sloan, and Roberta Winter. TALLAHASSEE, FLA. "We had a grand time on Founder's Day getting a radio assembled before the par- ty, thoroughly enjoyed the program and are still surviving on the memories of our get-together. The radio was borowed for the occasion and the aerial was nothing more than our clothes line. Since I'd done the work of converting the clothes line into an aerial, the roommates were very dubi- ous about its ability to function properly. It worked and for two hours we searched frantically for WSB. Couldn't locate it till the Glee Club was giving its first num- ber. What a joy to hear them! And all the others who followed. Our guests in- cluded the alumnae of Tallahassee and Mrs. Scandrett (Dick's mother) and Laura Strunk, the F. S. C. W. alumnae secretary." So writes Elizabeth Lynn. ATLANTA AND DECATUR, GA. The joint meeting of Atlanta and Deca- tur alumnae was a dinner held at the Bilt- more, following the radio program. The committee in charge of plans, headed by Carol (Stearns) Way and Mary Helen (Schneider) Head, with Marie (Maclntyre) Scott, Mynelle (Blue) Grove and Elizabeth (Tuller) Nicolson assisting, deserved all praise for the lovely time which more than a hundred alumnae and escorts enjoyed. On the speaker's table, a perfect replica of Main Building, lighted, so that all the windows glowed as we all remember them in the evening at Agnes Scott, was placed in the center of a campus of green grass and shrubbery and trees; one side of the campus was given over to the time of 1889, with groups of girls in old-fashioned cos- tumes (these were dolls dressed by this committee) sitting sewing; on the walk was an old-fashioned buggy and horse, not to mention the dummy which figured so in the early days and romances of the college; on the other side, 1931, modern dolls in swim- ming, golfing, horseback riding costumes dotted the campus with an airplane flying over head and a modern sport roadster in the drive. At each place was a place card of Main Tower which was the work of Leone (Bowers) Hamilton. The entire program after dinner, which was presided over by the Decatur Club president, Marie (Maclntyre) Scott, cen- tered about the early days; Dr. McCain spoke of the early history, intrducing Mrs. F. H. Gaines; Miss Hopkins and two of the Institute girls, Mary (Neel) Kendrick and Mary (Jones) Campbell, convulsed the au- dience Avith stories of pranks of the Insti- tute. A clever skit, written by Mary Ben (Wright) Erwin, was acted in costume by Mary Ben and Emma Wesley, the latter wearing her graduation costume with its ribbons and train, and Mary Ben in acade- mic costume. The minuet dances from the college added a very festive touch to the evening and when we sang the Alumnae Song in closing, all local alumnae felt they had had a most interesting peep back into the years of the infancy of our college and had met some very interesting girls of those days who have passed on our Agnes Scott to these days. COLUMBUS, GA. The Columbus Club has been such astir- ring bunch that it is hard to know what to report first. This club held a bridge-tea on January 16th at Mrs. Schuessler's on Wynnton Drive and netted itself $60.00, which will go onto its campaign gift. Lil- lian (Eason) Duncan and Josephine (Schuessler) Stevens were co-chairmen of this party, which was a very lovely occa- sion, as well as a profitable one, with re- freshments served, and delicious candies and cakes on sale. The announcement of the club scholar- ship to Agnes Scott has been made and ap- plications taken. In connection with the high school this club has for the second time sent a group of high school Juniors and Seniors up for a week-end at Agnes Scott, with the Columbus girls who are students at the college as hostesses. So many fine girls were secured almost entirely through this project last year that it is hoped that most of the group of eight who came this year will be interested in coming, as they saw the college in action. The Founder's Day celebration was a buffet supper at Myrtle Blackmon's and, as their telegram read, "Eleven wei-e there; the rest had flu." After hearing the pro- gram, the evening was spent in the pleas- ant recollections which Agnes Scotters can always rally. Hallie (Alexander) Turner was presiding, as Josephine (Schuessler) 18 The Agnes Scott Alumnae Quarterly Stevens was sick with flu. Others present were Louise Baker, Martha Bradford, Ruth Bradford, Miriam Kaufman, Louise (Thom- as) McKee, Hazel (Brand) Taylor, Natilu McKinney, Joan Raht, and Myrtle Black- mon. The club held its regular monthly meeting at the home of Louise (Thomas) McKee, '29, on Tuesday, March the third. At that time Myrtle Blackmon and Louise Baker made a report on the week-end they had had at the college with the high school students. SAVANNAH, GA. In honor of the many alumnae in Savan- nah, Ga., Dorothy Hutton entertained dur- ing the time she was home for the holidays. This city has forty-eight alumnae and is hoping to organize an alumnae club this spring; this first meeting was a very de- lightful opportunity of meeting together and enjoying news from the college. close to the going to press of this issue that no report had been received at that time, but with Julia's invitation, which read, "to get together at various times, both for our own pleasure and in an endeavor to ad- vance the interests of our Alma Mater," no New Jersey alumna will refuse, and the report will be in the July issue. BALTIMORE, MD. This is one of our very newest clubs and with two meetings already and the third one planned and dated, it seems to be most successful. The December meeting, called at the inspiration of Sterling Johnson, proved such an enjoyable occasion that the formation of the club materialized and with eight people there for the first meeting, held with Sterling', plans were made for Founder's Day. "Our meeting Saturday, February 21st, was a great success. Thirteen of us were the guests of Alvahn Holmes for a delight- ful buffet supper. The radio program came in perfectly; Miss Hopkins sounded as if she were in the room with us, talking to us personally. Frances Stukes' solo car- ried me back to college days, and all of us rose to the occasion when it came time to sing the Alma Mater. We were even pre- pared with copies of the second stanza, so were sorry not to be able to use it! Those present were: Helen (McCor- mick) Kirk, Florence Brinkley, Florence (Ellis) Henderson, Jane (Harwell) Rut- land, Alvahn Holmes, Mary Leech, Lucile Caldwell, Mamie Shaw, Peggie Rankin, Frances Brown, Lila Porcher, Lillian (Le- Conte) Haddock, Sterling Johnson. Sterl- ing Johnson is president of this club. The next meeting will be with Mamie Shaw at the Hopkins Medical School Wom- en's Club House in May. The other bit of business of the February meting was the election of Helen (McCormick) Kirk as treasurer." NEW JERSEY STATE The alumnae of New Jersey were invited to a meeting on February 23rd at the home of Julia (Ingram) Hazzard, which was so ASHEVILLE, N. C. (Organization of the Western North Caro- lina Club). "I am glad to write you about the lovely dinner party we had Saturday night, Feb- ruary 21st. There were about twenty-four alumnae, including four husbands present. Maurine Bledsoe was master of ceremonies. The program came in fine and we were so thrilled over every bit of it. My, how some of the alumnae opened their eyes wide over the things Penny Brown told about. The sweetest part of the whole program was Miss Hopkins' talk which made everyone of us feel more than ever part and parcel of Agnes Scott. After the program, Maurine read the news item letter of the campus and Sarah Shields Pheiffer read the letters from the faculty. After all this we were so thrilled and just bubbling over with that good old A. S. C. spirit that we just had to put our feeling into action. Maurine suggested we form an A. S. alumnae club and invite all the old girls from Hendersonville, Mon- treat, Black Mountain, and other places near here and call it the Western North Carolina Club. Everybody heartily agreed and temporary officers were elected. Mau- rine as president and me (Mary Louise Thames) as secretary. Sara Pheiffer was appointed as a 'Lookout Committee' to round up the alumnae who were not able to get to this dinner and tell them about the club. This first meeting was very in- formal and impromptu, and the only busi- ness transacted was to send Miss Hopkins a telegram, because we wanted her to know how much we had enjoyed the pro- gram and about the club. We are having the first regular meeting in March and will send in an account later. We had two prospective Hottentots with us, Marion Calhoun from Asheville and Elizabeth Grier from Hendersonville. They were so pepped up over everything about A. S. C, they can hardly wait to go. This may not be a perfectly accurate list of those who were at the dinner but here goes: Beth Taylor, Pauline Smathers, Vir- ginia (Baird) Ravenel, Sarah (Shields) Pfeiffer, Gladys (Lee) Kelly, Ellen Fain, Mrs. Fain, Laura (Candler) Wilds, Eliza- beth Sandei-s, Louisa Baird, Catherine (Mc- Sween) Branson, Maurine Bledsoe and Mary Louise Thames. The Agnes Scott Alumnae Quarterly 19 Best wishes from the Westei'n North Carolina Club." Mary Louise Thames, Sec- retary. CARTHAGE, N. C. One noble alumna had six high school girls in to dinner on Founder's night and with them listened in on WSB. She had a long table spread with mementos of her college days, everything from annuals to memory books. The color scheme of purple and white was carried out in her table decora- tions. And it has even been said of this party by one of the girls that it was the nicest party she had ever been to, and this remark made to someone other than the hostess. The girls enjoyed the Glee Club music and the talk by Penelope Brown, the Junior, who spoke on present day condi- tions, but, the alumna says she had the best time of all. This was Elizabeth (Woltz) Currie and the idea is passed on for the lone alumna in a town next Febru- ary 22nd. CHARLOTTE, N. C. The February 21st meeting was a most enthusiastic one, with Mrs. J. S. Cothran, Sally Cothran, Josephine Houston and Belle Ward Stowe, as joint hostesses. This club has recently held a most interesting Col- lege Day in the high school, with Louisa Duls, the president, planning it all, and Pernette (Adams) Carter writing the clev- er skit used, based on, 'Not in the Cata- logue.' CHAPEL HILL, N. C. "Although we were only five in number, Clara (Cole) Heath, Romana (Gallaway) Mackie, Susan (Rose) Saunders, Jean Mc- Alister, and I (Margaret Tufts), we had a lovely reunion at Susan's home here. The program came in splendidly and how good it was to hear the familiar voices and songs that recalled the days gone by. After the program, we read the messages from the faculty and exchanged many 'Do you re- members' over the coffee cups. I think the radio programs are splendid and hope we can continue to have them." Margaret Tufts. WINSTON-SALEM, N. C. "I am sending you an account of the meeting on Founder's Day of the Winston- Salem A. S. C. alumnae which was called by Lib (Norfleet) Miller at her home in or- der to hear the program. Unfortunately all our alumnae were not able to be there but twelve managed to come. Those who were present were: Sarah (Boals) Spinks, Ruth (Anderson) O'Neal, Lillian (McAl- pine) Butner, Roberta Katherine (Love) Brower, Isabel Ferguson, Mary Dudley Brown, Elizabeth (Norfleet) Miller, Mary Martha (Lybrook) Neal, Carolyn Nash and Virginia Shaffner. We elected Caroline Nash president and decided to have one regular meeting a year on Founder's Day. We also made plans to put on an Agnes Scott day in the city high school. Our present plans are to be- gin a week ahead of time by putting litera- ture in the Library and doing as much talking as possible, then to have one day in which to concentrate our efForts put on a program and try to get as much Agnes Scott spirit into Winston-Salem as possi- ble. Let me tell you again how much we en- joyed the Founder's Day program. Hear- ing Miss Hopkins, Miss Wilburn, Penny and the Glee Club put new life into the Winston Club." Virginia Shaffner. CHARLESTON, S. C. This group met with Mary (Kelly) Van de Erve for the Founder's Day program. All but two of the Charleston alumnae and Susan (Young) Eagan, of Atlanta, were at the meeting. Mary wrote most entertain- ingly of this: "These were the ones who gathered around the radio and listened with bated breath to Dr. McCain, Miss Hopkins and the others: Margaret Burge, ex-'19; Lewis (Murchison) Jenkins, ex '24; Helen Clark Martin, '26; Claude (Wright) Wil- liams, Institute; Ruth (Prescott) Whitsitt, Institute; Anna (Skinner) Vei-roni, Insti- tute; Susan (Young) Eagan, Institute; Dr. Van de Erve, the only husband present, who sang lustly The Purple and the White, insisting that we stole the tune from Princeton, his Alma Mater; Jerme, our middle son, who manipulated the radio; Janet, four years old and a prospective Agnes Scott student; and her mother, who wishes for her nothing better than that she should fall into the hands of those she remembers who are still standing by the guns." Mary says that they sat around and talked before and after refresh- ments. COLUMBIA, S. C. "Mrs. Cunningham asked me to write about the fine time the Agnes Scotters had in Columbia on Founder's Day. At seven o'clock, we assembled, ten strong, at Eva (Wassum) Cunningham's. The progi-am came in splendidly, with just enough static to keep us in a state of suspense about the radio. We heard everything from Miss Wilburn's speech to "The Journal covers Dixie like the dew." It made us feel as if we were back at A. S. C. when Dr. McCain and Miss Hopkins spoke. Penelope Brown excited us so with her talk on the recent improvements that we almost decided to go back to college for a post-grad in horse- back riding. When the end of the program came, we sang the Alma Mater so lustily that I'm sure you must have heard it in 20 The Agnes Scott Alumnae Quarterly Atlanta. Didn't you, now? While George Washington was leading the dance at A. S. C, we ate a delightful supper and every- one seemed to have kept the Agnes Scott appetite, so supper was a fitting climax to the evening. The Agnes Scotters who lis- tened in here were: Elise Hay Currell, Jane (Fisher) Dana, Virginia (Lancaster) McGowan, Geraldine LeMay, Gladys Neil, Florence (Tucker) Weston, Eva (Wassum) Cunningham, Katherine (Kirkland) Geiger, Helen Wright and Lilly (Joiner) Wil- liams." Geraldine LeMay. GREENVILLE, S. C. "It was all my fault about our telegram; I had such good intentions about getting it off in plenty of time and then the day came and we were so busy, it entirely slipped my mind until we were hearing your voice over the radio. Everybody thrilled over hearing Dr. McCain and Miss Hopkins just as they did the first time they heard it. We enjoyed the student, too, although it made me feel awfully old when I realized I didn't know her. So many people had flu or had husbands or children with it that our attendance was small. We met at my house and had about ten in all. We did have three attractive high school girls whom we consider good prospects for A. S. C. After the radio time, we had a gor- geous time reading the news letter with the faculty greetings and reminiscing about all kinds of things. It was a lovely evening and we are looking forward to next Founder's Day. We are hoping to have something attractive to help let the high school girls know something of Agnes Scott." Margaret Keith. KNOXVILLE, TENN. Frances (Stuart) Key, ex-'23, sent in the following account of the Knoxville alum- nae: "The Knoxville alumnae got togeth- er for a luncheon on Saturday, February the twenty-first. We had glorious time. The eating was fun, of course, but you should have heard the noise. Really every one talked at one time! We had a bakers' dozen there. From that beginning, and due mostly to the enthusiasm and energy of Emilie (Ehrlich) Strasburger, we have or- ganized an A. S. C. club. She accomplish- ed something none of the rest could have done. We met on Friday the twenty-sev- enth at Emilie's house. Emilie was made president. Dot (Keith) Hunter was elected vice-president, Frances (Stuart) Key, sec- retary, and Nan Lingle, treasurer. We have planned to meet every month and to have very short programs but a grand time together." MEMPHIS, TENN. Nell (Coats) Pentecost had the Found- er's Day meeting at her house and through the courtesy of her husband's firm, the group had a marvelous radio which enabled them to hear most of the program which usually at that hour is an impossibility in Memphis from WSB. "Miss Hopkins sound- ed like herself in spite of the fact that her voice was lowered to a full bass and was accompanied constantly by somebody's far- away jazz orchestra. All would have been well if we could have assembled a crowd, but if you think your little girl is taking scarlet fever, you can't leave her any more than you can if it is her third birthday and when you have a baby three months old, he has to be fed on time, and when your parents are visiting you, you can't park them in a boarding house and go off and leave them, and besides all that if you have a husband who travels, Saturday night is the one night you have to do what he wants to do. Or so they say! We assem- bled four strong and had agrand time lis- tening in and pitying those who couldn't come. Nell (Coats) Pentecost, Sarah (Hightower) Barnes, Blanche (Hearring) Wilbur and Mary Shewmaker were the four who got together but many more listened in overtheir own radios." Mary Shewmaker. FARMVILLE, VA. "We tried to hear the Founder's Day program and did succeed in hearing some of it, in spite of Amos yelling "You get out of here" and a gentleman in Montreal re- citing French poetry." Louise (Lovejoy) Jackson. LYNCHBURG, VA. "We had the nicest afternoon that you can imagine on Founder's Day. It suits everybody better for us to meet about four o'clock, have tea, talk and then go home for the program. We met with Louise (Wilson) Williams and around a blazing wood fire talked over old times and new and compared Agnes Scott with other colleges much to glorification of our Alma Mater! The group is small here. Gladys (Camp) Brannan and I (Spott Payne) were in school together, then came a lapse of some five or six years. Courtney Wilkinson and Phyllis (Roby) Snead have been our mod- ern members, but this afternoon Catherine (Mitchell) Lynn waked us un decidedly, for being a Georgian, she has kept in clos- er touch with college happenings. For the first time in broadcasting history, I heard almost the entire program. It was a queer but beautiful feeling to hear the well-i~e- membered voices of Miss Hopkins and Dr. McCain. The program was sincere and fine, thrilling me to the tips of my fingers. Any friend of college days would know that I The Agnes Scott Alumnae Quarterly 21 completely fogot myself in the songs; for when Alma Mater faded out, I was sur- prised to hear my feeble strain soaring on unattended." Mary Spottwood Payne. Attention is called to the lovely frontis- piece in this issue. This pen and ink draw- ing was done by Leone (Bowers) Hamilton, of the class of 1926. "Red" is doing some wonderful work with the college art de- partment and is one who always responds to any call for help. We feel fortunate in having her on the campus, in being able to claim her work as our own, and in being able to publish such a beautiful plate as the one in this Quarterly. QUENELLE HARROLD FELLOWSHIP We are calling the attention of the Alum- nae to the Quenelle Harrold Foundation, established by Mrs. Thomas Harrold in honor of her daughter, Quenelle Harrold, '23. The income from a gift of ten thou- sand dollars is used to provide a graduate fellowship. The fellowship is awarded an- nually to a member of the senior class or to an alumna of not more than three years standing. It offers an unusual opportuni- ty for graduate study and research in any approved university chosen by the fel- low. Applications should be filed with the Registrar early in the year. Announce- ment of the award is made at commence- ment. , LET US INCLUDE YOUR TOWN ON OUR ITINERARY! For the remaining months of this term, our assistant alumnae secretary, Dorothy Hutton, will be traveling for the college for about half of the time in the interest of enrollment and your co-operation is asked about these trips. It is Dr. McCain's plan to ask alumnae to arrange for meet- ings in their high schools when Dorothy may speak to the students about Agnes Scott and if on the same day she can meet with you in an alumnae group meeting, you would have the pleasure of hearing all the news fresh from the college and even if there is no organization in your town, probably the alumnae would be interested in this one meeting. The schedule for these trips is even now being made in the Alum- nae Office, so just as soon as you read this, won't you write us what day would be con- venient for her to come to your high school? We are asking especially all or- ganized groups who may have been mak- ing plans for a college day in the high schools to let us know your date and if you wish, Dorothy will attend this meeting and be of help to you in presenting our Alma Mater to the girls of your schools. This plan of a field secretary under auspices of the Alumnae Association and the college is not a new one in many colleges but it is new to us and we feel sure that once you know there is an available speaker, you won't mind a bit arranging for her coming. It is the greatest service alumnae can ren- der the college, this of getting students of Agnes Scott caliber for Agnes Scott, so do your good turn for A. S. C. and let us hear from you as to the date you would like for the field secretary to come. Time is flying, it will soon be June, and we need your help! N. S. F. A. NATIONAL CONFERENCE AT A. S. C. Ellen Davis, '31 Six years ago, a representative group of college students met at Princeton Univer- sity to attend the Intercollegiate World Court Congress. As a result of this con- gress, The National Students' Federation of America was founded with a view to filling the need for some permanent and inclusive organization of colleges and uni- versities in America. The purpose of the new federation as stated by its founders was "the achievement of a spirit of co-op- eration among the students of the United States of America to give consideration to questions affecting students' interests, the development of an intelligent student opin- ion on questions of national and interna- tional importance, and the fostering of un- derstanding among the students of the world in the furtherance of an enduring peace." That the international phase of the work has been predominant is evident from a glance at the program of activities of the organization. The federation, working through its national staff in New York and in co-operation with the C. I. E., has spon- sored a program of European travel for American students. Last year, fifty-eight American college students went to Europe on specially arranged tours and came in contact with student life and thought by being entertained by the European students themselves. This same bureau arranges and cares for several groups of foreign students who come to this country on short tours, and helps the individual student trav- eling or studying here or abroad by pro- curing reduced rates and special privileges through the C. I. E. Student Identity Cards. International debating is carried on under the direction of the national office. The Cambridge team came to the Agnes Scott Campus this vear under the auspices of the N. S. F. A. The national service of the N. S. F. A. includes the weekly news release which in- 22 The Agnes Scott Alumnae Quarterly forms college newspapers of student news of significance both nationally and interna- tionally, and the nation-wide , broadcast over the Columbia System of addresses on current topics of interest to student. The national headquarters has compiled excel- lent surveys on student problems, condi- tions and opinions, which are available for the use of any local student organization. The N. S. F. A. met this year for its annual congress in Atlanta as guests of Georgia Tech. and Agnes Scott. About 275 delegates from all over the country arrived on December 29 when the metings started. The girls were entertained in the dormi- tories at Agnes Scott and the boys at Tech. and lunch and dinner were served each day in the Tech. dining hall. Among other social events during the convention was a luncheon at Agnes Scott on New Year's day following a trip to Stone Mountain. Cosy fires in the studios, brilliant poin- settia everywhere, small bales of cotton for favors, some lovely old negro lullabies and songs, and above all, a chicken dinner in true Agnes Scott style, were greatly ap- preciated by the guests. The main theme of the congress was em- bodied in a consideration of the tariff ques- tion and the main addresses dealt with this subject. The speakers were: Norman Thomas, who spoke from New York by ra- dio on "World Depression Demands World Cooperation," presenting the Socialist point of view; Hon. D. W. Davis, on "Why I Am a Protectionist;" and Governor Nellie Tay- lor Ross on "The Tariff and Related Prob- lems." The general sessions were for the most part taken up with the consideration of the broader problems on national and international significance such as prohi- bition and subsidation of athletics and na- tional organization and deveopment. The more detailed and specific campus prob- lems were discussed in smaller groups, which considered such topics as, Student government for schools of various types and sizes, college publications, fraternity and non-fraternity organization, athletics, honor systems, and organizations for wom- en's colleges. The congress declared for a modification of the Eighteenth Amendment and proposed a congress of athletic direc- tors and college presidents to consider the problem of subsidation of athletics. All who attended the congress came away with an appreciation of the great value of such an organization to our coun- try and with a feeling of a broader and clearer understanding of problems and con- ditions of today from contact with other students from all parts of the country who are student presidents and lead- ers and who are intensely interested in promoting that "intelligent student opinion on questions of national and international significance." Especially was it a privilege to have the convention in At- lanta. In all probability, we gained more than we gave, but all delegates reported a pleasant visit and expressed warm appreci- ation of the "Southern hospitality" shown them by Georgia Tech and Agnes Scott. THE MAIN TOWER (Copied from The Agonistic.) Our tower is a sort of Notre Dame, too. In the older days every girl felt that she owed it to her own honor and glory to have her name inscribed on the inside of the Tower. With her name went some appropriate remarks about her own or her class greatness and perhaps a solemn promise to meet her friends there, in the Tower, at some date ten years or so later. The Tower means a lot to the alumnae, for it is the one thing that has been here from the first and has never changed. The much-disputed summer-house is unrecogni- zable, the moss-grown brick paths that used to wind so enticingly among the trees of the front campus have given way to our new drive. But we, who are so soon to join the ranks of that numerous tribe, the alumnae, will never feel strange in our Alma Mater so long as we may lift our eyes and see Main Tower against the blue Georgia sky. LETTER FROM MISS MARKLEY (This is a paragraph from a letter to Miss Alexander which was written to her by Miss Mary Markley and which is being published as many alumnae will remem- ber her so pleasantly and will be glad to hear news of her.) "My trip was all that I expected and more in many ways. China and India were superlatively interesting not only because I saw them in more different aspects but because of the dramatic way in which his- tory is making under one's very eyes. In China, I had an interview with Dr. C. T. Wang, the Minister of Foreign Affairs. And in India, I visited Gandhi's Ashram just four days before the much advertised In- dependence Day, January 26th. We sailed from Bombay on January 25th and had by radio reports on the disappointments of that day. For a month I stayed with Frances (Frances Charlotte (Markley) Roberts, '21) met her entertaining family and university friends. She teaches Fresh- man history and does a lot of interesting things on the side. Of course, I saw Anna Sykes, '16, and Margaret Winslett, '20." ] Red Letter Days for Alumnae 1931 MAY 1931 SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT 1 2 May Day Senior Opera 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Exec. Board Council Meet. 29 Alum. Swim Club Party 30 Annual Meet. Luncheon Concert 31 Sermon Vespers Open House 1931 JUNE 1931 SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT 1 Re. Luncheons Class Day Hlackfriars 2 Commence- ment Address 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 . . - - Clnme Rnrh. OW fin // .... REU 92 NION ; '94 CLAS! '10 ' ses o: 11 Ti F 1931: ! '13 '29 '30 h^ ^ i if ' t 1 4 ' < $ ' t " > ' t ' ' t ' t t' "l" $ ' $" $ t' > > ' t' ' $ ' $ *$ > * ^ >* ? 't " > t" t t" ^ $ * ?' 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