Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2011 with funding from LYRASIS Members and Sloan Foundation http://www.archive.org/details/agnesscottalumna17agne mum he ^ THE n nn n i LA til r*l H K Ipl UJIL == mi. xvii hi NOVEMBER - LEONE HAI-UV-TON EIGHTH ALUMNAE WEEK-END November 18-19, 1938 Friday, November 18 10:00-10:30 A. M. Chapel Talk Evelyn Hanna, ex-'23, author of "Blackberry Winter" 10:30-11:30 A.M. "The Responsibility of the Press to the Public" Herbert Porter, Publisher of the Atlanta Georgian and American 11:30-12:30 P. M. "Letters to the Editor's Desk" Ralph Jones, Associate Editor, Atlanta Constitution 12:30 P.M. Luncheon in Rebekah Scott Dining Room; alumnae are guests of the college. Speaker: Carrie Scandrett, '24, Dean of Students, Agnes Scott Saturday. November 19 10:00-10:30 A. M. Chapel Program Agnes Scott Ensemble Director, Mr. C, W. D.recitMAHN', Agnes Scott College 10:30-11:30 A.M. "An Editor Travels" Ralph McGill.' Execufjvg Editor, Atlanta Constitution 11:30-12:30 P.M. "The Columiiist's. IfieuipMnt" Tarleton Collier, Columnist of Georgian and American 12:30 P.M. Luncheon in the Anna Young Alumnae House. A moderately priced luncheon will be served to alumnae and their guests. This luncheon is informal, with no arrangement of guests and no speeches. 8:30 P.M. Blackfriars, "Stage Door," Bucher Scott Auditorium * 4>M <* The Alumnae Week-End Committee is offering a novel program this year which it hopes will appeal to the alumnae. For some years we have had the usual subjects, such as the arts, literature, sciences, and current events. This program makes use of some very interesting newspaper personali- ties who are available from nearby papers and we present for your enjoyment the newspaper slant on matters. The committee extends its heartiest wishes for your return for this program and for your pleasure when you come. COME AND "SEE BY THE PAPERS"! "EVER BEEN TO AN ALUMNAE WEEK-END?" Araminta (Edwards) Pate, '2 5 Chairman of Alumnae Week-End Committee The Alumnae Week-End Committee, using a great deal of local talent, will launch its program this year by pre- senting at chapel exercises, Friday, November 18th, at 10 A. M., Evelyn Hanna, author of "Blackberry Winter," currently popular novel of the South. Many Agnes Scott alumnae will remember Evelyn in the class of 1923 and have probably been reading with a great feeling of reflected glory the splendid press reviews her book is receiving. Kenneth A. Fowler, in the New York Herald Tribune, speaking of the "sweep and power of the book," continues by saying, "The splendor of this book is dark like the lives of its people, dark like the blown smoke of the Merriman Cotton Mill, but shot through now and then with leaping sparks of gold." In concluding his estimate of Evelyn's ability, Mr. Fowler tells us, "Evelyn Hanna is no stinting dilettante, pinching of beauty, sparring of words. What she does she does abundantly, with a careless spendthrift largess, crowding her pages with a wealth of character and carrying her story through the period covered by the years 1800-1870." Following Evelyn Hanna, all of the speakers with the exception of Carrie Scandrett will be newspaper men. It can be said that the theme for the alumnae week-end this year will be not only "world events as seen through the newspaper man's eyes," but "the importance of the press in the lives of its readers." Herbert Porter, Publisher of the Atlanta Georgian, will talk from 10:30 to 11:30 A. M., Friday, the title of his address being "Responsibility of the Press Toward the Gen- eral Public." His subject will cover in large measure the general idea of the program and will lay the foundation for the more special subjects to follow. Mr. Porter stands not only at the top in his profession in Atlanta, but is greatly sought after as a speaker. Following Mr. Porter in the hour from 11:30 to 12:30, Ralph Jones, Associate Editor of the Constitution, will be presented to the audience. His talk, "Letters to an Editor's Desk," bids fair to be not only instructive but amusing. His column "Silhouettes" is read daily by a large follow- ing who enjoy his philosophic comments upon the passing scene. Many of his verses in this same column are consid- ered quite clever and original. Following Mr. Jones will be the luncheon in the dining room to which all alumnae are invited as guests. At the conclusion of lunch, Carrie Scandrett, new Dean of Stu- dents, will give a general survey of news of the College. Saturday's program will start at 10 o'clock in the morn- ing with a program of music by the Agnes Scott Ensem- ble. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the work- ings of the Ensemble, a word should be said about its make- up. It is composed of both students and faculty who have worked together under the direction of Mr. C. W. Dieck- mann. They have already started practicing for their per- formance and from comment here and there, their pro- gram will be one of the outstanding features of the week- end. At 10:30, following the Ensemble, Ralph McGill will talk on his European travels. Mr. McGill, who is Execu- tive Editor of the Constitution, only recently returned from studying in Scandinavia and traveling in the Euro- pean countries which are so much in the news today. The Week-End Committee is particularly proud that Mr. Mc- Gill will be with us, for he is considered not only one of the most widely read newspaper men in the city, but also one of the cleverest and most promising. Next, from 11:30 to 12:30, Tarleton Collier will be the speaker and will be presented as the writer whose column, "Behind the Headlines," appears daily in the Atlanta Geor- gian. Many authorities consider his column a fine example of intellectual journalism combined with a deep insight into the meanings behind many present day problems. Mr. Collier is considered one of the brilliant journalists in At- lanta. Following Mr. Collier's talk, many groups will no doubt plan to have lunch together in the Tea House. Lunch will be served at a moderate price and there will be no definite seating arrangement. In the past, many have found this hour a time for informal conversation and the renewing of old friendships. The afternoon will be free of any planned entertainment. There will be a performance of Blackfriars in Bucher Scott auditorium that night at 8 o'clock. This will be under the direction of Miss Gooch and will be the final event of the Alumnae Week-End. Some of the Decatur and Atlanta alumnae have already decided that the Alumnae Week-End will be an ideal time to have old Agnes Scott friends visit them. Other alumnae, who do not have close friends living in Atlanta and vicin- ity, can make reservations in the Alumnae House by writ- ing Fannie G. Donaldson. The Alumnae Association is ex- pecting a large group of its out-of-towners back. The committee offers each of you the planned events of the week-end; old friends among your classmates and faculty; and the everchanging scene on the campus itself. Under the able direction of Dr. McCain, there has been continual progress and constant growth. If you haven't been back for a number of years, breath-taking surprises await you. -0^6 6 etters 7nom H'Wo (Pneit idtntk "OUR GIRLS" Every student who has attended Agnes Scott, whether as Decatur Female Seminary or Agnes Scott Institute or Agnes Scott Academy or Agnes Scott College, and whether or not a graduate, is always given a hearty welcome to our campus. As the father of six children, some of whom are scattered, I feel a warm glow of happiness when we may have the whole McCain tribe (including a grandson) around the family table, and can clasp hands to make a real family circle. We are longing for just such an ex- perience in our Agnes Scott family for next Commence- ment. We have a large number of College daughters as we ap- proach our fiftieth anniversary, and a remarkably fine group of "granddaughters," also. At the next Commence- ment season, we are hoping to have so many of our wan- dering daughters and our local ones that we may clasp hands and make a circle big enough to enclose all of the present Agnes Scott buildings. We are hoping to make the exercises of Commencement the most interesting we have had for many years. We are planning not to ask for money on this occasion. We are hoping very earnestly that Miss Hopkins may come back and Miss Louise McKinney and Dr. Mary F. Sweet and Miss Lillian S. Smith and others who are away from us just now, so that we may have a grand and glorious occasion in many ways. Full details will be sent later, either through the Alum- nae Quarterly or directly by mail. I am giving this notice now, so that you may put on your calendar, for this special Homecoming, June 2-6. Cordially, J. R. McCain, President. ALUMNAE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Dear Alumnae: This year Agnes Scott opens for her fiftieth session with a student body of approximately 5 00. Moreover this year's student body is the most carefully selected in the school history. Although space was available for only 175 new students more than 3,000 made application or were specific- ally recommended for freshman commission. From this large number Agnes Scott chose her students. Such a con- dition didn't "just happen" at the College, but is the re- sult of 50 years growth in building up a good reputation. It must be gratifying to all those who have labored to put Agnes Scott in the position she now holds. Not all colleges enjoy this privilege. It's unique, to say the least. Back in the "olden days" when some of us were girls, Agnes Scott couldn't be so "choosey" about her students. In the first place she had yet to win recognition from other institutions of higher learning for women. In the second place the young women of the South had not fully aroused to the importance of a college training, nor were they academically prepared for the heavy courses Agnes Scott sought to offer. However, this is just between us! And with space at Agnes Scott at such a premium today we can hold our heads still higher for it means more and more each day to be a graduate of an institution that can pick and choose its "daughters." For 50 years Agnes Scott has been making for herself a Anne (Hart) Equen, '21 "place in the sun." For just as many years she has been giving to young women an opportunity to make their places in the world. Today she ranks with the best univer- sities in this country and her graduates experience no dif- ficulty in adjusting themselves to life. Therein lies her greatness. For what is the good of higher education if it does not lead to a richer, happier way of living? There's hardly a state in the union where loyal "Agnes Scotters" are not to be found, but particularly dear is this College to Georgia. Here may be found her "daughters" in largest numbers. She is the pride of the South. All that the Southern gentlewoman cherishes is to be found within her walls. She is the South at its best. Maybe all this sounds like boasting, coming as it does from an Agnes Scott graduate, but then it's all in the family! Anyway it's quite proper to say pleasant things on birthdays, and this is Agnes Scott's fiftieth anniversary. Moreover it wouldn't be right to let our Alma Mater's birthday go by unnoticed, so this is an appeal to all alum- nae, wherever you may be, to come back to College at Commencement time and help us celebrate. Let's make this the greatest Commencement in the College history. Wonderful plans are under way to make you have a good time. No stone is to be left unturned to make you enjoy yourself. Decide now to attend. Let nothing prevent you from taking part in all the festivities for it's to be your party. MISS NANNETTE HOPKINS RESIGNS AS DEAN Probably no other sin- gle statement as a head- line could bring sorrow to so many alumnae, for Miss Hopkins was during almost fifty years of service the first contact for the girls who came as freshmen and the memory of her welcome and her good-bye as her girls left the portals of Agnes Scott is a very real and very dear one. At a meeting of the Board of Trustees of Agnes Scott College, held in Atlanta on September 7th, her resignation as Dean of the College was presented and very reluc- tantly accepted. For at least ten years, she has been suggesting retire- ment, but each time the proposal has been rejected. Miss Hopkins has been blessed with unusual health, and until last autumn had not missed a day from her desk in more than nine years. She is not ill now, and is able to engage in the routine of home life and to ride each day, but her physicians feel that it would be unwise for her to assume the heavy duties of her office. We were entirely willing to lighten her duties or to have her live on the campus without assuming such a responsibility, but she would not listen to such a plan. It was only because of her special request that action about her retirement was finally taken. She will continue to serve Agnes Scott in an advisor)' capacity, having been elected Dean Emeritus, and she is still a trustee of the College. We are looking forward with keen interest to having her back at Commencement of 1939 both for the Board meeting and for the Alumnae Re- union. In the meantime, she will live with her sisters in Staunton, Virginia. Miss Hopkins has had one of the most remarkable ex- periences in the educational history of the South. When our College started in 18 89 as Decatur Female Seminary, the trustees thought of securing a man as principal. On investigation, they found that the very best person was a woman Miss Hopkins, and she was the first teacher ever employed by the school. She became principal in Septem- ber, 18 89, and continued in this capacity until 1897. When Dr. Gaines was elected president on that date, she took the position of Dean, and has held it continuouslv to date. When she came, the school was only on paper a sub- scription list of 55,000. It began as a day school of gram- mar grade level. Later it developed into the academy or high school stage, and later still into the Institute, or junior college level. In 1906, it became a college of high rank. In all of these stages of development, Miss Hopkins was at the forefront, leading and inspiring the improvements. She has arranged all of the assigning of rooms and roommates for our 6,500 students. She has administered all the social regulations from the days when she had to see per- sonally that every girl wore her flannel petticoat and rubbers to the present when clothes are not the major problem of the Dean's office. Miss Hopkins has exer- cised the greatest single influence in the history of Agnes Scott. She has served longer than any other person, and has been at the very heart of the iniluences that mould character and determine ideals. The following excerpt from the DeKalb New Era published on Septem- ber 15 th pays high but de- served tribute to Miss Hopkins: "Decatur and DeKalb County have had many high and outstanding men and women in the past, but it would be impossible to imagine any of them, even in the richness and influence of their honored lives, re- motely approaching in their influence on others the life of Miss Hopkins. Theoretically she has left the College but actually she will live on there for untold decades. For an indefinite time many phases and facts in the existence of Agnes Scott will be a perpetual monument to this great and loving woman. The lives of women throughout the world, influenced for good by her, are but other living reminders of what a loyal, conscientious Christian life can do. That influence will survive we are quite sure for gen- erations. The citizens of Decatur are glad that we have had the privilege of knowing her and seeing her work through the years and we speak the voice of all when we wish for her many more years of enjoyment of a quiet life in her retirement." The Trustees found that it was impossible to replace Miss Hopkins with one person, and so the problem was settled by dividing the work into two divisions, creating the posi- tion Dean of the Faculty, and another, Dean of Students. Professor S. G. Stukes, connected with Agnes Scott since 1914, was elected Dean of the Faculty. As Registrar, he has exercised great influence for a number of years in the life of the College; and, as Professor of Philosophy, he has been a favorite teacher. He is a graduate of Davidson College, Princeton University, and Princeton Theological Seminary, and studied extensively at Yale and at Columbia University. During the World War, he was instructor in aviation for the United States army. He has long been prominent in the civic and religious life of Georgia and the South. Carrie Scandrett was elected Dean of Students. She has been Assistant Dean for a number of years, and has been very efficient and much beloved. She is a graduate of Agnes Scott, being in the Class of 1924. During her senior year, she was President of the Student Government Asso- The AGNES SCOTT ALUMNAE QUARTERLY ciation, and she made one of the best executives that office has ever had. She took her Master's degree at Columbia University. She has also served as Assistant Dean at Syra- cuse University. Commencement time has always been the time when returning alumnae looked forward eagerly to seeing and being greeted by Miss Hopkins in her office on the first floor of Main and Miss Hopkins also enjoyed these home- comings. No one appreciated more keenly the reminis- cences of the alumnae, their tales which invariably grew the better for the telling, of their days at Agnes Scott, from those who could tell of midnight serenades of the Decatur boys under the windows of Main or of the shop- ping expeditions to Atlanta in those early days when ner- vous faculty chaperoned groups of girls and attempted to keep a watchful eye over them in the dangerous city, of the guarded walks through Decatur and to church each Sunday, down to the girls of the last few years who have to tell other interesting tales of the pranks of school days, lacking the thrills of restricted rules of early days! Many were the details which Miss Hopkins could add when some girl's memory faltered over those stories and merry was her smile as she watched the alumnae turn back the years in reviving old days and old tales. And so another Commencement in 1939 will have as its central figure Miss Hopkins and once more alumnae from far and near will gather back at Agnes Scott to see the College, to see each other, yes but above all to greet Miss Hopkins and to have her welcome them to the cam- pus. Fortunate, indeed, are we who can claim this privi- lege and no one who can possibly arrange her household, her job or her plans will fail to be at Agnes Scott for the celebration of Miss Hopkins' fiftieth year of continuous connection with Agnes Scott and her fiftieth commence- ment. ^Agnes Scott's Qreat-Great Qranddaughters Five great granddaughters of George Washington Scott, founder of Agnes Scott College, and great-great granddaughters of Agnes Scott are among the students enrolled at the College's fiftieth session. Those in the picture reading from left to right are: Edith Candler, of Decatur; Louise Sains, Charleston, S. C; Annie Wilds, Elendersonville, N. C; Marie Louise Scott, Atlanta; and Mary Scott Wilds, Hendersoniille, N. C. Another very interesting thing about this group of girls is that in four instances, their mothers also attended Agnes Scott and in the fifth instance, Edith Candler is the granddaughter' of Mr. Mnrphey Candler, trustee of the College from its beginning until his death. Louise Sams is the daughter of Louise (Scott) Sams; Annie Wilds and Mary Scott Wilds are the daughters of Laura (Candler) Wilds; Marie Louise Scott is the daughter of Marie (Maclntyrc) Alexander. J. K. Orr, Beloved Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Passes Mr. J. K. Orr, beloved trustee of Agnes Scott College and for twenty-four years chairman of the Board of Trus- tees, died of a heart attack at his home in Atlanta in his eighty-second year on Sunday afternoon, September 18th, bringing to a close a long and successful life. Mr. Orr was a native of New York City, receiving his early education in private schools there, also attending the College of the City of New York. After leaving college, he began his business career with the H. J. Libby & Co., in New York, moving a year later to Columbus, Ga., where he was associated in business with his uncle. Later he or- ganized the J. K. Orr Shoe Company and moved his busi- ness to Atlanta in 1S97, maintaining a large factory until his retirement one year ago. Mr. Orr's influence extended far beyond the bounds of his chosen city and state. He sponsored and brought to pass the Knights Templar Foundation, a loan fund for de- serving college students which has grown to five million dollars and has helped thirty thousand youths to realize their hopes for advanced education. Many institutions of learning have known him as a valued counselor and friend. He was a trustee of the Peabody School for Teachers at Nashville, Tennessee, of the Berry Schools at Rome, and for almost a quarter of a century chairman of the Agnes Scott Board. Through such connections and activities he rendered services that were south-wide and nation-wide in their usefulness. At the opening exercises at Agnes Scott on September 21st, a service at which he was to have been present and to have spoken, Mr. George Winship, from the Board of Trustees, gave the following expression of affectionate tribute to Mr. Orr: "Mr. J. K. Orr became interested in Agnes Scott through his friendship with Mr. S. M. Inman. On the death of Colonel George W. Scott, who was the founder of the Col- lege and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Mr. Inman was elected to the chairmanship of the Board. His first act was to secure Mr. Orr as a fellow-worker for the Institute, as Agnes Scott was then called. Accordingly, Mr. Orr was elected a member of the Board of Trustees on February 9, 1904. In 1914, when Mr. Inman was entering upon his last illness, he offered to pay half of the indebtedness of the College on two conditions: first, that the remainder of the debt would be entirely paid; and second, that Mr. J. K. Orr should accept the chairmanship of the Board. These conditions were fulfilled, and he became the active chair- man on December 26, 1914. One of his first acts in Jan- uary, 1915, was to engage the services of J. R. McCain as an assistant for Dr. F. H. Gaines, then President of the institution. When Mr. Orr accepted the leadership of Agnes Scott, there were many difficulties to be faced. It was during the first year of the World War, and economic problems were numerous. While the money for the College indebted- ness had been subscribed, it had not been paid, and the $65,000 carried heavy interest charges. Agnes Scott had received recognition as a college, but still had difficulty in securing students on account of its high standards, which were not then appreciated. Its enrollment for the first year was 271. The endowment of the College was $175,000. Its build- ings, grounds, and equipment amounted to $492,000. The total assets were only $683,000. Its salary scale was low, most of the full professors receiving only $1,000 a year. With characteristic energy, Mr. Orr and Dr. Gaines, the President, set themselves to balance the budget, to promote the recognition of the institution throughout the country, and to increase its student attendance and its financial re- sources. During the twenty-four years of Mr. Orr's leadership, a great deal has been accomplished. The reputation has been widely established. It has been put on the approved list of the Association of American Universities, and it has been granted membership in the American Association of University Women. It has received charters of Mortar Board and Phi Beta Kappa. Its work is universally recog- nized and accepted, both in the United States and in other countries. The student body has reached the capacity of the plant, and is as large as the Trustees desire, having almost doubled during these years, being approximately 500 now. The faculty and officers have likewise increased, the number being approximately double what it was in 1914. The assets of the College have increased five-fold during the twenty-four years, being now approximately $3,5 00,- 000. The buildings, grounds, and equipment total $1,700,- 000. The endowment is nine times what it was in 1914 $1,600,000. Most of the increase in financial strength has come through special campaigns in 1909, 1919, 1921, 1929, and 1934. In all of these efforts, Mr. Orr was either the active or the honorary chairman, and a very active par- ticipant. During the twenty-five years of the life of the institu- tion under its various names Decatur Female Seminary, Agnes Scott Institute, and Agnes Scott College there had been only 132 graduates. The classes were small, and the importance of continuing through the College to gradua- tion was not realized. During the twenty-four years of Mr. Orr's administration, there are 1,751 College graduates whose diplomas he has signed. Aside from helping with the material achievements, Mr. Orr has rendered notable service for Agnes Scott. His pop- ularity in Atlanta and throughout the South, and even other sections of the country, has been freely used to ad- vance the interests of the College. He has had the confi- dence of his fellow Trustees, and also oftentimes has guided deliberations through difficulties to a happy conclusion. His ready wit and good humor have often banished dis- couragement and pessimism. He has been much interested in the spiritual life of the College, and has used every effort to promote right atti- tudes towards the finer things of life. He has given lavishly of his time and thought. He al- ways attended the opening exercises, the Commencement occasions, and numerous other events of the session. No speaker was more popular with students and faculty than he. At the opening exercises of Agnes Scott on September 21, he was to have addressed the audience in behalf of the Trustees, and by special request of the older students, was to talk on "Modesty." One of his favorite quotations, and one memorized by every Agnes Scott student, was the re- The AGNES SCOTT ALUMNAE QUARTERLY frain: 'The truest test of woman's worth, the surest sign of noble birth, is modesty.' " The following resolutions were adopted by the Agnes Scott Alumnae Association: Whereas, Joseph K. Orr, Sr., who departed this life Sep- tember 18, 193 8, was a beloved trustee of Agnes Scott Col- lege from 1904 until the time of his death, and served as chairman of the Board of Trustees during the last twenty- four years of that period; Whereas, his years of service were marked by unselfish- ness, wisdom, untiring zeal and constant allegiance; Whereas, by his friendly counsel and sympathetic humor he endeared himself as a personal friend to all those whose lives he touched; Whereas, he is missed sorely, and his absence is noted with sadness, and his passing has brought irreparable loss to Agnes Scott College; Resolved, that the Alumnae Association of Agnes Scott College send this expression of appreciation to the family of Mr. Orr, and that a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of the Association. Sincerely yours, Anne (Hart) Equen, President, Agnes Scott Alumnae Association. OPENING DAY Again the organ sweeps across young hearts, Uplifted eyes in awe still seek that spot Where stately march of faculty imparts The formal opening of Agnes Scott. The line our own beloved Dean still leads Passes hushed aisles as fifty years before. Symbolic colors show their learned creeds. Bowed heads divine guidance now seek once more. The chairman brings the Trustees' counsel clear: Saint Peter's motto on your hearts engrave To emulate the founder's Mother dear, Add to your faith, knowledge and virtue brave. In mind, her daughters who have not forgot Assemble there to honor Agues Scott. Elizabeth (Woltz) Currie, '25. c A Mp us Op N E W S and Fl C E No TE< The 50th Commencement at Agnes Scott. 1939 Now that Dr. McCain and Anne (Hart) Equen have welcomed you back for reunion time, we beg our chance to tell you some more about it. It has been decided that this com- mencement shall be the alumnae's celebration rather than the following one, which will close the Semi-Cen- tennial year. Although alumnae will be as welcome as the proverbial flow- ers in May at that 1940 one, this is the one when everything is yours! If you will turn now to the inside back cover of this issue, you will no- tice that to the usual number of classes which would celebrate their reunions this coming June, according to the Dix system, have been added all classes which are celebrating their five, ten, twenty, etc., years, and, in addition to them, the first class to graduate, the class of 1893. The two members of this class are Mary (Bar- nett) Martin of Clinton, S. C, and Mary (Mack) Ardrey of Fort Mills, S. C, and we are hoping that we all may have the pleasure and honor of knowing these two first graduates of Agnes Scott at this coming com- mencement. And now a word to all alumnae! Whether this is your year according to anybody's system, this is a very special invitation to every alumna to come to the 1939 commencement at Agnes Scott. We want you of every class, graduates and non-graduates, all of those who love Agnes Scott and wish to see her celebrate her fiftieth commencement. Miss Hopkins is to be back with us for this celebration, which will be her fiftieth commencement at Agnes Scott and she is our most honored guest on this occasion although none of us can call Miss Hopkins a guest for she is Agnes Scott itself to us! We want all of "her girls" back to honor her and we know they will want to be here on this great occasion. The program of regular events will be enlarged; there are many plans afoot, not quite ready for publication yet, but we assure you that never un- til that centennial one will you be able to have such a round of entertainment and edification as will be offered at this commencement. As soon as pos- sible the complete program and, if possible, the speakers' names will be given to you but, just between our- selves, does that matter? Much planning is to be done to make all alumnae comfortable, to see that they are housed and met and en- tertained and to that end, we hope that even now you will begin writing in to the Alumnae Office that you and your friends to the number of such-and-such will be back and that you want to be enrolled now for that event. Don't wait for the other fel- low to write you; do what many are already doing, write your friends and tell them that great doings are ahead and how about meeting at Agnes Scott on June 2nd for that biggest and best commencement yet celebrated at your college? Faculty Changes Many changes in the faculty have taken place this year. Margaret Phyth- ian of the French Department has re- turned after her two years' leave of absence spent in studying at the Uni- versity of Grenoble, France. Miss Kathryn Glick, formerly of the facul- ty of Wilson College, Penn., is a new member of the Latin Department. Miss Mildred R. Mell, who has been a teach- er and Dean at Shorter College, Ga., is in the Economics Department. Miss Laura Colvin is back with her Masters in Library Science from the University of Michigan. Another ad- dition to the staff of the library is Miss Evelyn Houck, a graduate of the Emory University Library School. Several Agnes Scott graduates are among the new teaching and adminis- trative members. Charlotte Hunter, '29, is the assistant in the Dean's of- fice. Ann Worthy Johnson, '3 8, is in charge of the Book Store and the mail room. Jeanne Matthews, '3 8, is a fel- low in Biology. Laura Steele, '37, a former editor of The Agonistic, is a secretary to the President. Miss Jessie Harriss heads the Die- tetic staff with Miss Mildred McEl- reath as her assistant. Mrs. Margaret Hartsook is assisting the dietitians. Mrs. Roy Smith is in charge of the residences. In Memoriam Martha Stansfield, '21, died at Tam- pa, Florida, on June 23, 193 8. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. J. M. Stansfield, and two brothers, Flarold and William, all of Tampa. She was connected with the Latin department at Agnes Scott from her graduation until her death, and was then associate professor of Latin and Greek. Martha received her doctorate at the Univer- sity of Chicago in 1932, where she has also served as a Fellow. But the account of her honors and her work is only part of any attempt to honor Martha Stansfield. She had served the College and the Alumnae Association in many and varied ways and in every one of these duties she always showed such a high sense of responsibility and loyalty that the memory of her years on the campus will be treasured ones for her associ- ates in the faculty and alumnae groups. No position, whether great or small, but received, when it was her responsibility, the best and promptest attention. But not even the story of her de- voted work at her College begins to round out the history of her life, for to her many, many friends the mem- ory which will linger ever is of her sweet and thoughtful nature. Her days were filled with little attentions to her friends who were sick or who were celebrating birthdays or to those who were in distress or sorrow. Her faithfulness to her church in Decatur was also one of her great qualities. Her friendship was a cherished posses- sion of her friends and their loss is the greater for having had this experience of a truly unselfish and thoughtful friend. Our sympathies are extended to Martha's mother and to her brothers and we assure them that our sorrow is great in the loss which is theirs. Alumnae Books "Blackberry Whiter," Evelyn Han- na; C. D. Dutton & Co., New York. Evelyn Flanna, ex-'23, has entered the ranks of our alumnae authors with her first book, "Blackberry Winter," which is receiving high praise from all. We quote from the New York Times Book Review: "The Civil War The AGNES SCOTT ALUMNAE QUARTERLY plays a very different part in Evelyn Hanna's novel than in Margaret Mitchell's. It is not central to the story, rather it concludes the destruction which was, perhaps, already implicit in the character of the Merriman fam- ily, whose ruin and fall she describes. . . . "Blackberry Winter" has a rather more solid intellectual content, is packed with dramatic action. ... It remains an able and brilliantly em- broidered piece of story telling which will probably find plenty of enthusi- astic readers." "A Study Guide to Biology and Southern Wild Life," McCallie and Cooper; Franklin Printing Corpora- tion, Publishers, Atlanta, Ga. Edith McCallie, '23, and Belle Cooper, '18, collaborated in the writ- ing of this work book and we quote from a review of this edition in the Georgia Educational Journal: "The authors are both masters in their field and have produced a work book that will be of immeasurable value to classes engaged in this subject. The book is built up from actual experi- ence, providing for the teacher a guide that will be a time saver and there- fore of tremendous service. At the same time, the questions, which are arranged in work book fashion, are simple and clear and will serve as an aid to the pupil. The drawings of the wild flower life of the Atlanta area and the common protozoa are the work of one of the co-authors, Miss Cooper. In the closing pages of the book there are included tables of the food value of some of our common foods, a listing of Georgia Health Facts, which will be of interest to teachers and pupils." "Memo to Timothy Sheldon," Mar- ian Sims; J. B. Lippincott Co., Pub- lishers, Philadelphia, Penn. Marian (McCamy) Sims, '20, has just had her fourth book published and it has been most favorably re- ceived by the critics. Some of the criti- cisms are: "Mrs. Sims writes briskly, with humor, verve and understanding . . . She has the gift of evoking the poignancy and meaning of simple in- cidents. . . She has also the gift for making people human and alive and very likeable." "Marian Sims should be a popular and successful novelist; the growth manifested in her books sug- gests that she will also be very much more so." New York Tribune. Her story of the problem which confronts Lynn Sheldon "is one of the duality of human nature. . . . Marian Sims handles the subject thoughtfully but with an uncompromising hon- esty." The "New" Agnes Scott! From the student viewpoint: (Quoted from the Agonistic) "Yes'm, this is what I call the NEW Agnes Scott!" So says Ella and so are we all convinced! Of course it had to begin some time, but what a pity the freshmen couldn't have had the privi- lege of seeing it both before and after! They would appreciate it all the more, but certainly that new cheerfully cream-colored lobby of Inman could hardly draw any more exclamations of wonder under any circumstances. Even Dr. McCain was heard to ex- claim "My, it's rather yellow!" And then along came Miss Gooch and diaphragmatically breathed, "My heav- ens, it's rather striking!" And so it is, n'est-ce pas? But of all the changes that have stunned the world since the fall of the Roman Empire, undoubtedly the new dining room innovations are the most appalling from the ivy on the walls right on down to the itsy-bitsy cof- fee spoons. Grace Ward, the social success of Gaines Cottage, objects to the sugar spoons because they are too large to stir the demi-tasse. And it seems the iced tea coasters are causing quite a sensation Mrs. Smith over- heard one of the waiters discussing the "gliders" with one of the other boys. Can you imagine why the crowds at the reception were densest around Mrs. Smith and the new dietitians? I even heard one grateful Hottentot say she felt mean giving them just a mere handshake, she wanted to brave the madding crowd and give them all "a great big hug." Just one thing hurts us though. They say that absence makes the heart grow fonder, so I guess we will continue to love the dear old moose head in Re- bekah lobby in increasing proportion, even though it has gone the way of all flesh! Ditto the hat rack in the hall of Main! Oh, well, life may be boring for a termite, but there's never a dull mo- ment for us any more not so long as going to meals is more fun than going to town and so long as such startling things as new brooms are being intro- duced into our rooms!" And as an alumna sees it: "Yes, this is what we call a new Agnes Scott," says us, agreeing with Ella and the rest of the campus. It doesn't seem quite the same place but we must admit that we like it even more than the students! The tendency toward a more gra- cious manner of living is making it- self strongly felt at Agnes Scott. From the innovations in the dining room to the new faculty furniture we can see it. Having an official hostess for each dining room in addition to the faculty and senior hostesses at each table makes for greater hospitality to- ward visitors and more efficient service for every table. The omission of the hand bell before meals lends more dignity to the occasion, and the wonderful food with the new china and excellent service makes us feel as if we're at the Biltmore. We really don't need the hand bell, for every- body is so anxious to see what we're going to have for dinner that they get there ahead of time! Can you imagine roast duck with cranberry sauce, and watercress salad for Wednesday night dinner? Even the best steak of yesteryear has lost some of its charm by comparison. And the demi-tasse is just too good to be true! Every menu is perfect in itself, and some of the girls with matrimony in the back of their heads have started writing down each day's menus for future reference. The new faculty furniture is grand! An old world knee-hole desk with a Windsor chair, a beautiful walnut dresser with three large drawers, a studio bed, a Windsor arm chair and all the trimmings are making the fac- ulty who live off the campus positive- ly jealous. What with the excellent cuisine our Alma Mater advertises these days, and the beautiful rooms, faculty rooms are renting at a prem- ium! It isn't altogether internal im- provements that are delighting the faculty, either, because all of the Candler Street cottages have been painted white, the same shade too, and the row of faculty houses is most im- pressive. One of the new luxuries to which we aren't yet accustomed is the press- ing room in the basement of Main. Mimie, laundress-de-luxe of by-gone days, has been given a position as presser for the community. For the insignificant sum of one nickel she will press a plain dress, and even the most elaborate evening gown will get attention for 15c, which means no more Wednesday night rush for the ironing board. Lingerie and hose and even blouses and sweaters can be washed and ironed, one day service us- ually, and picked up by you in time to pack your bag for the week-end migration. Agnes Scott has started the fiftieth year with a bang, and we hope that each succeeding year will bring even more improvements. NOVEMBER, 195 S Tune In On Your Radio For A. S. C. The radio committee, Ellen Doug- lass Leyburn, chairman, is anxious to establish closer touch with all the alumnae who are within reach of the station, WSB. The hour of the broad- cast is to be 4:45 o'clock each Thurs- day afternoon. We are calling these programs "Campus Silhouettes," with the idea of trying to bring to you and to the general public actual Agnes Scott per- sonalities and through them some im- mediate contact with what is going on at the College. The emphasis in the fall is to be academic; in the win- ter students will be presented in char- acteristic activities; and in the spring we shall call upon various ones of our own alumnae who are engaged in in- teresting undertakings. Carrie Phinney Latimer, '3 6, is to be the announcer and she and Jeanne Flynt, '39, will appear on most of the programs in the characters of the senior sponsor and the freshman to whom the campus silhouettes are being shown. If you will listen to the programs and let us know what you think of them, we shall greatly appreciate your interest and suggestions. Your writ- ing us in care of WSB, Atlanta Bilt- more, Atlanta, Ga., will be a real service to the College as emphasizing the importance of Agnes Scott in the eyes of those who control the station. Silhouettes for the fall are: October 6: Dr. McCain. October 13: Miss Alexander. October 20: Miss Florence Smith. October 27: Dr. Hayes. November 3: Miss MacDougall. November 10: Miss Gaylord. November 17: Miss Harn. November 22: Miss Dexter, Miss Omwake. December 1 : Miss Phythian. December S: Dr. Raper. Have You Written That Poem Yet? Dear Alumnae: The response to my appeal for poems in honor of Agnes Scott's Semi- centennial has been gratifying as to quality if not overwhelming as to quantity. We are publishing in this issue the fine sonnet Elizabeth Woltz Currie, '2 5, submitted, and hope that it will serve as an inspiration to many of you in your own writing. The College has decided to make the year 1938-1939 the official cele- bration of the Semi-Centennial for the alumnae. To give our full coopera- tion to this change in plans, it is nec- essary to set the deadline for our poetry contest as Commencement of 1939, although the poems selected will be used in alumnae publications through- out the following session and the original idea of publishing the prize winning poem in the July, 1940, Quarterly will be adhered to. Please, alumnae, rally. Surely each of you from time to time runs across a college publication or a campus pic- ture that rekindles memories of happy hours and beloved people. Let us have your thoughts on these. With cordial good wishes and the hope of hearing from many of you soon, I am, Sincerely yours, Dorothy (Hutton) Mount. (Mrs. J. Edward Mount) 124 East 84th Street, New York City. Mrs. Alma Sydenstricker, Chautauqua Speaker Mrs. Alma Sydenstricker of the Bible Department of Agnes Scott was among the distinguished speakers at Chautauqua this summer. She spoke on "Some Ancient and Forgotten Lore of India," which has a very in- triguing sound. Among the other speakers on this program were: Miss Emily Louise Plumley, vice-chairman of the Board of Trustees of the General Federation of Clubs; Dr. Josephine L. Pierce; Mrs. Victoria Booth Demarest; Dr. Ben Graham; Miss Mary Frances Bes- tor, Department of Child Study, Vas- sar College; Mrs. Sadie Orr Dunbar, president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs; Sir Herbert Ames, who has often been a speaker on the Agnes Scott campus; and many other speakers of note. HjKRRISON hut opened This delightful place near by to the campus affords an ideal retreat for the girls to go for the planning of campus activities or for a week-end of fun and camp life. The above picture, which appeared in the Sunday American of At- lanta, Ga., was one taken when the members of the Student Government Asso- ciation met at the beginning of school to chart freshmen orientation. Conven- iently located in the ivoods behind the campus, and free from the disadvantage of distance which the former Stone Mountain camp suffered, the cabin is mak- ing a place for itself in the life of the students. The new camp has been named the George W. Harrison, Jr. Hut, as a mem- orial to Mr. Harrison, who left Agnes Scott twenty thousand dollars in his will. Originally built by Frances Kennedy, ex-'22, now Mrs. J. Frank Kelly, the hut is suitable for afternoon or evening parties of campus organizations or for inde- pendent groups of girls. Rules for the use of the camp will soon be announced and a small fee is charged for use of the camp to provide equipment supplementary to that given by the College. Among the early improvements planned is construction of a shelter for outdoor cooking. 10 The AGNES SCOTT ALUMNAE QUARTERLY Is Your Alumnae Club a Satisfactory Organization? Let's talk about alumnae clubs, their problems, their prospects, and their plans. The Alumnae Office knows that each locality has its own particu- lar problems and ambitions and that we can only be of the most indefinite assistance to the clubs but at the risk of boring the club officers who have been functioning successfully for the past years, we proceed! The local club bears a relationship to its own membership and commun- ity, to the College, and to the Alum- nae Association. What can be done to strengthen these relationships and aid the club in meeting these responsibili- ties as regards the Alumnae Office? The Office can furnish a correct list for the clubs, can keep the members informed about college activities (for the informed alumna is the interested alumna) through the securing of speakers from the campus for club meetings, when requested, or through letters prepared for the meetings filled with college happenings, through a suggested program of study or proj- ects, if desired. Of course, the Alum- nae Quarterly brings to the clubs pages of information about the Col- lege and alumnae events, such as Alumnae Week-End, Founder's Day, Commencement, etc. What can the alumnae clubs do to meet this three-fold relationship? 1. One of the most worthwhile services in relation to the College is that of keeping Agnes Scott in the eye of the public in the towns where clubs are organized. Good newspaper notices of meetings are well worth the effort as publicity, pictures of the new officers attract attention of the gen- eral public to our college alumnae of the town. Outstanding events at Agnes Scott can be used as articles for the papers in the towns with much ad- vantage to the College. And, above all these, the service which the clubs can render in interesting the best stu- dents of the towns in Agnes Scott is not to be estimated. Teas for seniors in high schools, bulletin boards of Agnes Scott material in the schools, personal contacts with the girls whom alumnae would like to see come to their College, participation in College Day in the local high schools all these and many more plans will be in- valuable to Agnes Scott. 2. Keep your own club members informed about the College by keep- ing in touch with the Alumnae Of- fice, arranging meetings, if possible, when faculty members can be your guests, discussing at club meetings general College affairs, such as plans for the Semi-Centennial, new build- ings, etc. See that copies of the Alum- nae Quarterly are available at each meeting for the perusal of alumnae who may not take it. Remember that, for many of your members, your club is the social contact in a new city and that you have a wonderful opportun- ity to make them happy as they meet other Agnes Scotters. The responsi- bility of the club to its members is of prime importance for only as they en- joy the meetings and the alumnae con- tacts will the club grow and prosper. 3. The alumnae clubs are the back- bone of the Alumnae Association. Through their support, the new fur- nishings for the Alumnae House are bought; the Alumnae Garden is de- pendent in a large measure for its con- tinued beauty on their financial help, as well as their gifts of plants. The linens of the House and Tea Room are mainly contributed by the clubs. It is to the clubs that the Alumnae Association looks when it is planning for the Founder's Day dinners and teas for it knows that the efforts of these groups for meetings at that time make for the real success of the broad- cast and the celebration. If the club president could assign one meeting a year at least to a resume of the work of the General Alumnae Association, its committees, its need of paid mem- bers, its Quarterly, its House and Gar- den, we feel sure that much good could be accomplished in enlarging the number of paid members and in the general interest in the Association. So much of the time, it seems an intangi- ble, not very well understood organi- zation and sometimes the interest in the local clubs seems sufficient to many very loyal alumnae because they do not understand the large field which the program of the Alumnae Association covers. And having talked and talked, we close with the remark that each group of officers can probably work out the problems in each club much better than a distant alumnae secretary can suggest! But so often the Alumnae Office is asked by club officers just what are the duties and expectations of the clubs that it seemed an approp- riate time, since the year is just be- ginning, to outline some of the aims from the General Alumnae Associa- tion's standpoint. American Association of University Women Graduate Fellowships for 1939-40 These fellowships are awarded in general to candidates who have com- pleted two years of residence work for the Ph.D. degree or who have already received the degree. The greatest im- portance is attached to the project on which the candidate wishes to work, its significance, and the evidence of the candidate's ability to pursue it. Applications and supporting materials must reach the office in Washington by December 15, 1938. These fellowships come under two main headings: I. National Fellowships: Fellow- ships open to American women for study in the United States or abroad. II. International Fellowships: A fel- lowship for a Latin American woman to study in the United States, and fel- lowships open to members of the In- ternational Federation of University Women. I. National The Fellowship Crusade National Fellowship of $1,500, for graduate study or research. Dorothy Bridgman Atkinson Fel- lowship of $1,500, limited to the arts, sciences, and literature. Margaret Snell Fellowship of $1,- 5 00, for graduate study or research. Sarah Berliner Research and Lecture Fellowship of $1,500, for work in physics, chemistry or biology. The doctorate is required. Alice Freeman Palmer Memorial Fellowship of $1,500, for which the doctorate is required. Mary Pemberton Nourse Memorial Fellowship of $1,250, for work in pub- lic health. Gamma Phi Beta Lindsey Barbee Fellowship of $1,000, for preparation for the profession of social work. Anna C. Brackett Memorial Fellow- ship of $1,000, for those who intend to make teaching their profession. II. International Fellowships Latin American Fellowship of $1,- 500, open to nationals of the Latin American republics for advanced study in the United States. A. A. U. W. International Fellow- ship of $1,500. Not restricted as to subject. A. A. U. W. Fellowship Crusade International Fellowship of $1,500. Although unrestricted, preference will be given to candidates in science un- der 3 5 years of age. International Senior Fellowship, of the value of 2 50, for research in arts (including language and literature, law and economics, history, philosophy and theology) . International Residential Scholarship at Crosby Hall of 100, for research or other post-graduate work in science or arts in London. Note: For detailed information address the Secretary, Committee on Fellowship Awards, 1634 I Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. NOVEMBER, 19)8 11 Lecture Association Announces Program The Agnes Scott Student Lecture Association announced the following lectures on their program for the year: "Four Hundred Years of the Eng- lish Bible," by Dr. Edgar J. Good- speed, on November 10, and "The Art of Biography," by Andre Maurois, on March 27. Dr. Goodspeed has taught the New Testament for many years at Chicago. He is best known for his "The New Testament, an American Transla- tion," published in 1923. His most recent books are "The Story of the Bible," "New Chapters in New Tes- tament Study," "An Introduction to the New Testament," and "The Curse in the Colophon," which is a study of manuscript hunting. In 1927 he found in Paris the most richly miniatured Greek New Testament yet discovered, which he and his colleagues published as "The Rockefeller-McCormick New Testament." He has been a frequent contributor to the Atlantic Monthly. Andre Maurois, famous French biographer and novelist, has just been elected to the French Academy. He is a member of the London Legion of Honor, is a Commander Order of the British Empire, and has honorary doc- tors' degrees from Edinburgh and Princeton. He is famous for his biog- raphies of Disraeli, Dickens, Byron, Voltaire, and Shelley, but is equally respected for his ability to write nov- els. He believes that the new biogra- phy should differ from the old, and he wants to build them into works of art, something that is alive. In line with the policy of the Lec- ture Association to get only the best for lecturers, negotiations with other speakers in the same class are in prog- ress and the next Quarterly will carry announcements about further pro- grams. Virginia Montgomery, from China, made the highest score of fiftv-one out of a possible sixty in the freshman math placement tests given this year for the first time. The test that was used was the same as that given to new students in near- ly every college in Georgia and in many colleges in several states. All of the scores were much better than the math department expected, ranging from ten to fifty-one, with a median grade of twenty-eight. This median is exceedingly high and is ex- pected to compare favorably with the scores obtained from other colleges. In all probability there will be similar placement tests in the future. Alumnae Quarterly Art Editor The Alumnae Office is very much indebted to Leone (Bowers) Hamilton, '26, for the beautiful cover design on the front of this issue and we are de- lighted to be able to announce that she will work out similar designs for the three other issues of this year. This design is similar to the book plate which Leone worked out for the Agnes Scott Library and is from the seal used over the entrance doors of Buttrick. The Quarterly editors have enjoyed the guidance of this talented alumna for several years in planning the covers of the magazine and we are glad to have this opportunity of acknowledging our debt to her not only for her assistance in the coming year but for many years past. That First Reunion at Thanksgiving for '38! Thanksgiving this year to the mem- bers of the class of '3 8 is a very spe- cial Thanksgiving from any which has come before or will come after, for it is at this time that all the seniors of June will come back for the first time to the campus as alumnae at re- union. This custom of a unique fall reunion for the baby class of alumnae is entirely Agnes Scott's idea and came about because so many first-year-out alumnae wanted to come back at Thanksgiving any way for the first visit and this dinner which is held in the Alumnae House was made a fea- ture of that week-end to give them a chance to get together for one good old time session gathered around the dinner table as of yore! Eliza King will be writing you all and local alumnae of your class will have charge of the plans here but this is just to invite you to come back to Agnes Scott for that week-end and to make reservations by phone or letter with the Alumnae Office for that grand get-together dinner in the Alumnae House, Friday evening, No- vember 2 5th, at 6:45 P. M. And knowing that whether we dress or not is always the question to the female of the species, we'll state some do and some do not, depending probablv on which is newest, the street or the evening ensemble! There will be a lovely table with soft candle light, good food, all the latest bits of gossip freely distributed, and if the class feels in a singing mood, you'll have the Tea House to yourself by that time and can make the rafters ring. And did we mention that the din- ner will be eighty cents? And it will be a real Thanksgiving dinner, we promise! Co-Recreation For Girls and Dates! One of the most interesting fea- tures of the "new" Agnes Scott is the co-recreation program sponsored by the Athletic Association and the Physical Education Department. Here- tofore the Tennis Club has had the privilege of inviting dates out for afternoon games in tennis on the col- lege courts; the Outing Club has gone on hikes with the men and women in the Appalachian Trail Club; but this is the first definite step that has been taken toward building a regular pro- gram around sports together. The Murphey Candler Building has rescued many a puzzled damsel with an answer for the "what to do with the Saturday night date when you stay on the campus" question. The inter- esting evenings that are spent there playing ping-pong, bridge, or check- ers and roasting marshmallows or mak- ing fudge have given just the proper background for making time with the Tech and Emory boys. The gym is giving the girls a real help though, by sponsoring Saturday night recrea- tion hours. Bowling, badminton, table and deck tennis, darts and aerial darts will furnish amusement for many a couple this winter. Alumnae Go Back To School A study course for alumnae has been one of the Agnes Scott Business Girls' Club projects for a number of years, but this year the course is ex- citing particular interest. Miss Emily Dexter, professor of psychology, is giving the first series of lectures on modern psychology. Miss Dexter's topics include: The "New" Psychology; Phvsiological Bases for Behavior; Measurement; Child Psychology; Psychology of Ab- normal Behavior; Psychology Applied to Law; Psychology Applied to Ad- vertising; Getting Along with Asso- ciates; and Extra Sensory Perception (Rhine's Work at Duke University). Miss Louise Lewis, head of the art department, will give the second half of the course, beginning a series of lectures on the history of furniture, antiques, modern furniture and inter- ior decorating immediately after Christmas. At a recent meeting of the senior class, Charlotte Hunter, '29, was unanimously elected sponsor for the class, to take the place of Martha Crowe, former sponsor. Little Sarah Christian, daughter of our professor of physics and astronomy, was chosen as class mascot, and Virginia Tumlin was elected secretary of the seniors. The . \ S LVMNAE QUARTERLY CONTENTS ;---.;.- - - .. W .-^ Tr . -'. Been to Almmn*c * Asamixta Edwards) Pate. 2 from Tuo Presidents - *. Dean ; ,A*fs Scott's Greit-Grcst-GrtnJJtngbtcrs * /. K. Orr, BeioteJ Cbiirmsn of Board of Trmstt * Optmimg Dm] poem 6 Elizabeth (\Toi_tz) Cukjue, "2J Campus Sens and Off Concerning Omrseiics " Home Coming Commencement Home Coming Commencement Qome One, Qome aAll JUNE 2nd---JUNE 6th - Reunion Classes of 1939 according to the Dix plan: '04; '05; '06; '07; '23; '24; '25; '26; '38 Classes who are celebrating unusual reunion yes '93 Oldest Graduating C '9-1 ?oth Reunion Year "99 K>th Reunion Year '04 35 th Reunion Yeai "09 30th Reunion Year 1889-1939 50th Commencement - 25:r. Pr -.-..-.: . 19 20th Reunion Year 2 4 1 5 - Res -ion Year '29 10th Re. : :.- ?---'.- ': -: - And never forget that no matter what the year, if this year suits your plans and your desire to come back to Agnes Scott, you are mostVelcome as a member of the great CLASS-AT-LARGE. This commencement is to celebrate Miss Hopkins fiftieth year of service and the rifrieth commencement of Agnes Scott. It is to be the greatest reunion com- mencement of all times here, with hundreds of Miss Hopkins" "girls" back to ex- press their love and appreciation of a half-centurys record. The best plans are being made for your entertainment and comfort during reunion days and yoa'll hear more and more of the details as this year wears on. In the meantime, begin plan- ning now to come. Write that old roommate that you are coming and will meet her here : start plans among your crowd for a general march on Agnes Scott in June. 1939. You'll never see another commencement like this until 1989 rolls 'round and why gamble on that? hb THE n> r\ HH n m UMNAE QUARTERLY LCONC MAfllCTON VOL .XVII NO. 2 1939 j 1 L. ua 14th Annual Founders Day Boadcast February 22nd, 1939 WSB, Atlanta Journal Station 740 Kilocycles Once a year all alumnae within possible reach of WSB's range and all others who may not even have the glimmer of a hope that they can get the broadcast gather around festive boards or radios or with friends at tea tables that again Agnes Scott may call to its girls from the years of the past and bring affectionate greetings and news from the campus. The day is the same as always, February 22nd; the time will have to be announced later by letter for this issue of the Quarterly goes to press early in December and the Journal radio station cannot possibly set an hour as their schedule for the new year is not made out at that time. It will probably be six o'clock or around the late after- noon hours and all clubs and groups will be notified in plenty of time to arrange for meet- ings. If you happen to be the lone alumna of your town and wish to be sure of the time, will you drop the Alumnae Office a card asking for this information and a prompt reply is assured? If you forget to write and the office fails to notify you, please take a chance and turn on your radio and tune it at 740 kilocycles and dare any other member of the family to move it until after the Agnes Scott program rolls in, which should be in the late afternoon hours. Won't you begin planning now to invite nearby alumnae to drop in for a cup of tea on the afternoon of February 22nd? The office will be so glad to send you lists of alum- nae in your town or towns near you and you'll never know until you are hostess at one of these meetings how much fun it is to gather alumnae together and spend an after- noon of reminiscent talk and "catching-up-with-the-times at Agnes Scott," not to mention the real thrill of hearing the strain of "When far from the reach of thy sheltering arms" as the announcer begins the Founder's Day program. And if you are the lone alumna, pull your chair up close to the radio and shut your eyes and transport yourself back to Agnes Scott and dear memories of friends and guides of the days gone by, join in the "Alma Mater" all by yourself and stage a one-woman reunion which will be quite satisfying. And please remember to send messages at that time to Agnes Scott College, WSB, Atlanta Journal, or to the College or Alumnae Office. It will particularly cheer those who take part in the program and those on the campus this February 22nd for we shall all be remembering the voice of Miss Hopkins and missing her presence at that broad- cast. As she enjoyed this time of messages from you, her girls, so shall we be grateful for the letters, telegrams or phone calls which make Agnes Scott know that the vast number of its alumnae are with the college in spirit on Founder's Day. "STILL OUR HEARTS SHALL ENSHRINE THEE, THOU CROWN OF THE SOUTH," Jan. 14 Jan. 16- 18 Jan. 17 Jan. 28 Jan. 30 Feb. 7-11 Feb. 18 Qalendar of Events January^ April 1939 Philadelphia Symphony, Eugene Or- mandy Conducting; All Star Concert Series in Atlanta Mortar Board Parties for the Freshmen Josef Hoffman, Pianist; All Star Concert Series in Atlanta Tea for Day Students and their Parents, Murphey Candler Building Julian Bryan, Lecturer, on the Emory Student Lecture Series, Glenn Memor- ial Auditorium Religious Emphasis Week, Dr. John Mc- Sween, Leader Junior Banquet Blackfriars' Play Feb. 22 Feb. 24 March 1 Founder's Day Broadcast Over WSB Founder's Day Banquet Cotillion Club Dance Maurice Hindus, Newspaper Commenta- tor, Lectures on "Czechoslovakia," on Agnes Scott Lecture Series Grace Moore, Soprano All Star Concert Series March 8-15 Winter Quarter Exams March 15-21 Spring Vacation March 27 Andre Maurois, French Biographer and Lecturer, Agnes Scott Lecture Asso- ciation March 30-31 Student Elections Table of Contents Founder's Day Broadcast Frontispiece Dedication 3 In Memoriam 4 Grenoble, the Gateway to the Alps 7 Margaret Phvthian, '16 Sons and Daughters of Agnes Scott Alumnae 10 A Faggot of Thunderbolts 11 Dr. George P. Haves Campus News and Office Notes 13 Concerning Ourselves 17 Agnes Scott's Fiftieth Commencement 29 MISS NANNETTE HOPKINS The Alumnae of Agnes Scott College dedicate this issue of the Agnes Scott Alumnae Quarterly to Miss Hopkins in loving memory of her gracious life as dean on the campus of our Alma Mater and in sincere tribute to her noble Christian char- acter, to her gentle personality, to her self-sacrificing service to Agnes Scott and to her "girls." 3Jxt fflUttuiriam Miss Nannette Hopkins, Dean of Agnes Scott College for forty-nine years, died at Staunton, Va., October 29th, and the college and vast numbers of friends mourn her passing. A memorial service was held at the college on November 14th and no more fitting tribute could be paid here than to quote from the addresses and prayer of that service. Dr. D. P. McGeachy, of the Board of Trustees, expressed the Board's sentiments as follows: "There is probably nothing more difficult than the at- tempt to put a real life on paper and this is especially the case when we face the thought of a life like that of our friend whom we seek to honor here. Eventful and busy as Miss Hopkins' days were it remains emphatically true that hers was a character first and a career second. She did what she did because she was what she was and that char- acter, that personality, is the something which cannot be reduced to sentences and phrases or even set forth in the chapters of a book. "We think of her and we seem to see pictures. We see sunlight and quiet silvery waters and the fresh perfection of violets and spring flowers. There was never anything crude or unfinished about her. One thinks of the Scripture which exhorts to the things that are pure and lovely and of good report when one thinks of Miss Hopkins. There was a gentleness about her that was unique in that it was the gentleness of strength. There was patience but it was the patience of faith and hope and the love that is mightier than any haste or striving. There was the hiding of her power. There is something immeasurably appropriate in the choice of the amethyst to be given as the Hopkins jewel presented each year to the student of her loved school most nearly carrying on in character and in consequent conduct all that our friend was and lived. The twelfth foundation stone of the heavenly city is an amethyst and there is nothing incongrous in thinking of Miss Hopkins in the same breath with all the purity and all the beauty of that ideal state. We read again John Richard Green's pic- ture of the Puritan at his best and we realize that we have seen that picture lived among us. The portraits of John Milton and his music, of Colonel Hutchinson of Owthorpe, of Mrs. Wallington, we can w:ll understand that it is from such backgrounds and out of such ideals that Miss Hopkins came. "She was born in Sangerville (Augusta County), Vir- ginia, December 24, 1860, the oldest child of Benjamin Franklin Hopkins and his wife, Frances Fawcett Hopkins. One of the daughters writes thus about that mother: 'Our mother was a beautiful and gifted woman, but towering above all gifts was her sterling Christian character. Her outstanding characteristics were patience, marvelous self- control and an abiding faith.' How fully these traits were reproduced in our friend many of us who are present today are aware. Dr. Hopkins was well called 'A Doctor of the Old School' and 'the beloved physician.' He dedicated him- self without money and without price to the people of Bath and of surrounding counties. Night or day, rain or shine, cold or heat, this lonely figure could be seen on horseback climbing mountains, fording swollen rivers, treking his way over impassable roads to homes of sickness and suffering. In his profession he was progressive and ranked as an outstanding diagnostician but the heritage he left his daughter was that of a faith in God which revealed itself in service to humanity. Our friend might well be re- membered as the fair and worthy product of a great and lovely civilization. "Dr. Gaines, the first President of Agnes Scott, deserves all that has been said in his praise, but there are those of us who are sure that he never wrought a finer work nor gave greater evidence of his ability than when he discov- ered and brought to Decatur Nannette Hopkins. She was at that time teaching in Valley Seminary, Waynesboro, Virginia, having previously taught in Louisa, Virginia, Home School. She had graduated from Hollins Institute (now Hollins College) and came to Decatur upon the opening of our school in 1889. She was Principal of the Decatur Female Seminary, Principal of Agnes Scott Insti- tute, and then Lady Principal of the Institute until she became Dean of the college in 1906. Here she served as trustee, as teacher, as friend and counsellor until the end. The motto on the Hopkins coat of arms is 'Vi et animo' and one loves to see in that phrase, which must have stared Miss Hopkins constantly in the face when she was a child, something of a prophecy of what the woman might be. Force of character and an ideal spirit met in her and those of us who come after her can but rejoice that in some measure at least we may follow her example and, drawing upon her Sources, imitate her virtues. Her school and her Church, her girls and her Lord, her ideals, and her daily round, these were the walls that bound her seventy-eight years, but they were walls that opened out onto eternity and the crown that is for those who love God's appearing. 'Servant of Christ, well done, rest from thy loved employ, Thy toilings o'er, the triumph won, enter the Master's joy.' " The Alumnae thoughts of Miss Hopkins were read by Anne (Hart) Equen, president of the Alumnae Associa- tion: "Today I speak not for myself alone but for the six thousand five hundred girls who have been students at Agnes Scott at some time during the history of the col- lege. Though some of them were here fifty years ago when equipment and resources were meager and others were here within the last few years able to enjoy many splendid new advantages; though, during these different years, they have had different buildings, different faculty, different rules, and different experiences, vet are they all bound to Agnes Scott by one common tie the memory of a single person, Miss Hopkins. "To pay real tribute to her, I should have to have the tongues and memories of the six thousand five hundred students who have known and loved her. But, though each each person should say, perhaps, a different personal thing about her, yet we all, I believe, would stand agreed that Miss Hopkins was one to the manner born, one whose na- ture was quiet dignity, whose spirit was graciousness, and whose sympathy and understanding reached out abun- dantly to all who stood in need of her help or counsel. "It is not her death that we will remember, but her fine, full, influential life. " 'Dust to the dust! But the pure spirit shall flow Back to the burning fountain whence it came A portion of the eternal which must glow Through time and change, unquenchably the same.' " Faculty tribute, as read by Miss Alexander, follows: "In the death of Miss Nannette Hopkins, our beloved JANUARY, 1939 > Dean, we, her friends and fellow workers of the Faculty, feel unutterably the great loss to us and to the College. At the same time, we remember with gratitude our as- sociation with her; we are daily aware of her continuing influence among us, an influence that is gracious and fortifying; we rejoice in the rare quality of her spirit and in the rich completeness of her life. "Miss Hopkins' long association with this College is the moving record of mortal life putting on immortality through the identification of personal hopes and satisfac- tions with the large impersonal aims and achievements of a great cause. The College was Miss Hopkins' very life: it was the channel of her creative energy; it nourished her spirit with joy and disciplined it to fortitude; it deepened and enriched the experience of maturing life; it was her being's heart and home. She gave herself to the College, and she took its high ideals and its far-reaching purposes for her own. "To have given fifty years of service to the Institution is in itself notable, but to have made that service com- plete and singular is her enduring distinction. Those fifty years were years of daring, phenomenal growth, covering as they did the whole history of Agnes Scott from its be- ginning as a grammar school through its development in- to one of the few standard colleges for women in the South. The place of Miss Hopkins in this development was significant. . . . "Nor did its growth outdistance her own. She had a remarkable capacity for adjustment to changing times and new conditions. A woman who had taken minute per- sonal supervision of the sheltered lives of girls within school walls in 1897 might well have found it impossible to adapt herself to the social freedom and self-government of students to-day. Keeping an intimate sense of the Ag- nes Scott family, Miss Hopkins could yet rejoice that her family had become sufficiently adult to govern itself. For generation after generation of students she blended the past and the present, preserving tradition that enriched the life of the campus and yet welcoming innovation that stimulated it. And so the College at every stage of its development during the past fifty years has been insep- arable from this woman who loved it. "To remember Miss Hopkins is to realize deeply the power of personality, the mysterious power that, like poetry, is "undefinable and unmistakable." The atmosphere of gentle living that prevails on our campus has been, we feel, largely created by Miss Hopkins herself, by "her way" of presiding over life in the college community with consideration, with grace, and with dignity. Widely di- verse people felt her inescapable quality. Visitors to the campus were charmed by her gracious hospitality. Timid freshmen recorded in their themes her magical way of making them feel their own individuality when first they entered her office. Seniors at their Investiture service cherished her unspoken blessing. Distant alumnae were stirred by her clear familiar voice over the radio, feeling that hers was indeed the authentic voice of their Alma Mater. We, her fellow workers, unconsciously associated with her the permanent and impregnable values in human living. What she was, daily and hourly, spoke more elo- quently than what she did or said. "She had a gift for making the individual feel that his personality and his problems and joys were important to her. Always she seemed to consider people as separate and distinct persons, to each of whom it was a pleasure to give her complete and unhurried attention. How warmly we remember her interest in each of us! Her sympathetic un- derstanding often blessed our lives and yet blesses them. "Her strength was inner peace. Hers was a serenity that communicated itself to all who came near her. The flurried committee chairman, the overbusy instructor, the deeply troubled student or teacher felt her tranquillizing power. Often we sought her presence merely for the quiet- ness that it imparted to us. And her peace of spirit evoked trust. We could rely on it. There was granite back of it. Its source was independent of human beings: abundant, secret, remote. Its source was God. "Her life was "hid with Christ in God." In this truth lay her simple, persuasive power. Here is gathered the wisdom of her long life; here, the compassion that made her a refuge for troubled souls, the humility that gave her grace, the courage that sustained her. This was her spirit's deep repose. This was the invisible sun within her, in whose clear light she lived and in whose radiance she died." A beautiful expression of the love and appreciation of the student body was made by Jean Bailey, '3 9: "A year ago we thought that it would be impossible to have Investiture and Commencement without Miss Hop- kins. For those two occasions, symbolic of all that hap- pens during the year, to pass without her presence was not to be conceived of, but they did pass. Both were, as ever, Agnes Scott. Both meant as much to those who actually took part in them and to those who witnessed them. As before, they left in and around our hearts a warm realization of all that lies back of Agnes Scott, an inspiration to continue developing what we possess be- cause whole lives have been lavished on our college. Then we knew that the spirit of Miss Hopkins was as definitely there as it had ever been. She was with us, apparently down at West Lawn, but actually in daily contact with each person on the campus, actually ready as ever to serve day and night, actually just as sincerely proud when we lived up to the ideals of Agnes Scott, which were her ideals, just as genuinely hurt when we fell short. When- ever conversations at which freshmen were present turned toward her the universal comment was, 'She must be a wonderful person. I've never met her, but from what oth- er girls have said, I know her.' Throughout those nine months her influence was making itself felt as it never had so long as her presence was taken for granted. "That was last year. And now again our reaction has been the same again we have felt that in the absence of Miss Hopkins from the campus, Agnes Scott would lose at its very heart, but again her force for good, her spirit of unselfishness, her generosity, her enthusiasm, devotion and sympathetic understanding, have remained. Having once been put into the world, such a spirit cannot be killed, cannot even be made static, but, of its own accord, lives, breathes, grows eternally. Her great capacity for 'that last full measure of devotion' has outgrown its ves- sel, is abroad on our campus, in our hearts. 'It is rather for us, the living, to be here consecrated to that great task to which she gave forty-nine years, that we students 'highly resolve' that she shall continue her quiet work among us, that we shall walk on down the road of honor at her Agnes Scott along which she has been and is our companion. Christ, the Guide she followed, said, 'And lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.' We know now, that Miss Hopkins will always be at In- vestiture and Commencement. We know now, that she will not leave us so long as we want her and need her." The prayer, which was made by Douglas Lyle, '39, is given: "Our Father "As we come together to honor one whom we love, we The AGNES SCOTT ALUMNAE QUARTERLY come also to praise Thee because of her. We praise Thee for the beauty that was Nannette Hopkins' life. We who have known her thank Thee that so many girls have had the opportunity to feel her love and her gentleness and her wise guidance. "We thank Thee that she has kept the Christian way of life as the ideal for our college. We earnestly ask that Thou wilt give us the strength to keep her life before us as an example of a faith which was really lived out, of a consecration that was complete. "As she gave of herself unselfishly to others, let us give ourselves. As she kept beauty and graciousness and peace and calmness within and without, help us to learn the loveliness of calmness. As she was wise and fair, help us to seek the truth. As she was guided always by Thee, teach us to seek Thee first. As she lived fully and helped others to live fully, help us to find the abundance of life in Christ and to share it with others. As she was a wom- an of God, let our lights too shine so that men may see Thee in us as we have seen Thee in her. With thankful hearts we pray in Christ's name. Amen." Dr. McCain brought this service to its highest point in the following talk emphasizing the thought of carrying forward Miss Hopkins' ideals through the generations to come: "After these beautiful tributes from so many groups of friends, it is not necessary to try to interpret further what Miss Hopkins was and what she meant to Agnes Scott. The thing that now gives us grave concern is that we do not lose the wonderful spirit which she has imported to our whole Institution. Many colleges and universities have changed their ideals and their standards after their found- ers passed away. We believe that Agnes Scott was started in the right way and we are anxious for the oncoming generations to find prevailing the ideals with which we began. "The Agnes Scott ideal which was formulated by Dr. Gaines as Chairman of the Board of Trustees while Miss Hopkins was still in active charge of the school has six items which I would like to bring to your attention: "1. A liberal curriculum fully abreast of the best institutions of this country. "2. The Bible a textbook. "3. Thoroughly qualified and consecrated teachers. "4. A high standard of scholarship. "5. All the influences of the College conducive to the formation and development of Christian character. "6. The glory of God the chief end of all. "The two elements which stand out are an excellent quality in the performance of the school, with high schol- astic standing, and a spirit of earnest Christian faith. "In 1897, there was signed a very important Prayer Covenant. It reads as follows: " 'We, the undersigned, believing the promise of our Lord concerning prayer (Matthew 18:19) and having at heart the largest success of the Agnes Scott Institute in its great work for the glory of God, do hereby enter into covenant with each other to offer daily prayer in our closets for the following specific objects: (1) For each other in our work in and for the Institute. (2) For the Board of Trustees and the Faculty. (3) That God would convert every unconverted pupil before leaving the In- stitute. (4) That He would baptize the Institution with the Holy Spirit, and make it a great fountain of blessing. (5) That He would give it so much of prosperity and en- dowment as He sees would be for His own glory. (6) That He would have the Institution constantly in His own Holy care and keeping, that His name may be glori- fied.' "This was signed by Dr. F. H. Gaines, Miss Nannette Hopkins, Miss Patty B. Watkins, George W. Scott, Dr. E. H. Barnett, Dr. J. G. Patton, Dr. Theron H. Rice, and Milton A. Candler. "You will observe the deeply spiritual note which is here sounded, and you are here drawn into the inner se- crets of why Agnes Scott has developed as a great power for good. "All of these have passed to their reward except Dr. Patton, and for several years he has been too feeble to be actively connected with the College. We have looked to Miss Hopkins as the leader in all of these spiritual quali- ties and as the interpreter of the finer things in life for our college community. "In the statements which I have read as the foundation stone for Agnes Scott, you will note that there is no men- tion of physical fitness or of personal charm. These ideals of the College which have been added in later years have come very largely through the emphasis and influence of Miss Hopkins herself. She has been the exemplification of these various ideals. "The great Chairmen of our Board of Trustees have been a unit in wishing to preserve this spirit but they are gone. Many of the older members of our faculty have been splendid in realizing a responsibility for continuance; but some of them have retired such as Miss Louise McKin- ney, Dr. Mary F. Sweet, Miss Lillian S. Smith. "How may we carry on, now that so many of our leaders, and particularly Miss Hopkins, who has been with us since the beginning, have left us? No one of us feels qualified to serve in quite the way they did. They were giants of intellect and faith in the earlier days. They will always be the heroes and heroines of the College. Those of us who are serving now can never be founders, but we wish to be builders. "We are bringing in from year to year many new mem- bers of our staff. This year, ten were added. It is im- possible to command or to direct new officers and teach- ers so that they will carry on as we would like. The thing we wish to emphasize is that Agnes Scott must be and is a partnership. "On the walls of Buttrick Hall and also among the mottoes in the Library, you will find a Greek inscription to this effect: 'Having received torches, they pass them on from one to another.' Some of us may not realize that we have received torches at Agnes Scott, but as we look back over the long years, we realize that Miss Hopkins and others have been passing them to us and perhaps we have been carrying them unconsciously. "The thing that concerns us now so much is that we all unite in the purpose to understand the Agnes Scott that was started fifty years ago, to cherish the fine things that were wrought into its foundations and exemplified in the lives of those who have been our leaders. We wish every person connected with our institution, including even the humblest servant, to feel that this is his or her college, that he or she is responsible for keeping it fine and helpful, that we must together carry on the spirit of Miss Hopkins. It is a united and cooperative spirit that will bring the blessings. It is what she would wish." Grenoble, the Gateway to the Alps Margaret Phythlan, '16 Margaret Phythian's article published below ivas made possible by her two years spent in study toward her doc- torate from Grenoble which was granted her last June with "Mention tres honorable." Her thesis, "The French Alps in the Contemporary Novelists," has been published in book form and is in the fall issue of "Revue de la Geo- graphic Alpine." Most people are familiar with the amazing statement that France, a country whose area is so small in compari- son with our vast American expanses, approximately the size of Texas, boasts a geographical variety which can well be compared with the spectacle of our own striking contrasts: contrasts in climate, landscape, vegetation, and natural resources. Between the fog-bound Channel coast and the sunny skies of the Mediterranean shores lie roll- ing pasture lands, fertile fields and orchards, picturesque valleys, rich mineral lands, wooded mountains as beautiful as our Smokies, and the snow-crowned Alps more ma- jestic than our Rockies. Few people realize, however, that along her western border, from Switzerland down to the sea, her magnificent Alps are the region, above all others, which we may call, in very truth, a land of harmonious contrasts. That is why it was such a fascinating experi- ence to come to know more intimately this most beauti- ful and most varied of many lovely corners of France. As I look back on two years in such surroundings it is impossible not to want to talk about them, to live them over and to tell what they meant to me. For several summers I had been enjoying six weeks at the Middlebury French School in Vermont. There was always the secret hope, in going to Vermont, of meeting there a French professor under whom it would be a real inspiration to work and of continuing that work with him in France. In 193 5 the Middlebury catalogue did not look promising. The big drawing-card that summer was Professor Raoul Blanchard, one of the outstanding geographers of France, a man whom the Sorbonne had for years been trying to draw away from his provincial University of Grenoble on the western outskirts of the Alps. Geography (I am now prepared to call it a fascinating and far too neglected study) did not sound interesting and I wondered why the "big-shot" from France had to be a geographer. It was too bad; a man whose specialty lay in any field of literature would have seemed more acceptable. But the surprise was a happy one, and by the end of those six weeks I was determined to set sail for France the follow- ing summer, to settle for two years in Grenoble and to work under the direction of M. Blanchard. The subject I had chosen was a critical study of the geographical de- scriptions of the French Alps to be found in the modern French novels dealing with that region. This subject was one designed to satisfy a love of literature, an interest in geography and a passion for the out-of-doors in general and for the mountains in particular. It seemed almost perfect and it was. I had had enough experience with living conditions in France to set out with mind made up to endure certain hardships, or rather, to do without certain comforts which we are pleased to think of as typically American. But here again, a happy surprise was in store for me, and I still think somewhat wistfully of the beauty and the real luxury of that ideal French villa located on a sunny hill- side in La Tronche just outside of Grenoble which I learned to call "home." This was no typical French pension but a home whose culture and comforts were shared unstint- ingly with all who lived beneath its roof. From my win- dow an indescribably beautiful view of the wide valley and of the snow-caped Alps which skirt it made me won- der at times whether anything so lovely could be real. Add to the joy of living in such surroundings the pleasure of owning a little Pengeot roadster (a necessary "tool" for my work) and you will begin to understand some of the "discomforts" which I had to endure in France! Grenoble, the gateway to the Alps, is located at the southern extremity of a valley some thirty miles long and four miles wide. This broad flat valley, literally carved by ancient glaciers through mountains towering, on the east to a height of ten thousand and, on the west, to more than five thousand feet, is itself of mediocre altitude, less than one thousand feet, not even so high as Atlanta. Moreover, the climate here closely resembles our Georgia climate with its modest record of snow fall. And yet, from early in November until the end of April you can reach, within half an hour, in the surrounding moun- tains, those vast expanses of snow which invite old and young alike to put on their skis and forget everything ex- cept the joy of pure air and the glory of motion. It is difficult to imagine a spot more ideally fitted for hard work and for strenuous play. The demands of the University take care of the former, and the lure of the surrounding mountains provides ample temptation for the latter. A week of concentrated study calls for a day in the open and a day of mountain hiking or a skiing ex- pedition gives you fresh zeal for the week ahead. And so the two work hand in hand for sane and happy living. At the height of the season, Grenoble fairly bristles with skiers and from daybreak on you can hear the familiar horns of the huge cars laden with happy humanity bound for one of the favorite spots in the surrounding moun- tains. But it is quite possible to be something more than a "play-boy" in this spot which is rich in history and tra- ditions for those who care to see them. Like many an- other European city where daily the old is being effaced by the new one would not guess that this little capital of the Alps represents the growth of more than nineteen hundred years and a heroic struggle for existence. During the Middle Ages this village was ravaged many times by pestilence; later, her location on the route which pene- trates the Alps and leads into Italy, made her an easy prey to all the marauding armies, passing to and fro on their wars of conquest; and at all times, the presence of two tempestuous mountain streams, converging within the shadow of her walls, was a constant menace to her very existence. In the nineteenth century, with the improvement in sanitary conditions, and the measures taken for flood con- trol, the real prosperity of the city began. Today Grenoble, with her 120,000 inhabitants is the site of many flour- ishing industries as well as being a university center of real importance. Since 1900 the students registered in the various faculties of letters, science, and law have in- creased from fewer than 5 00 to more than 3,000. This number includes, each year, a handful of foreign students The AGNES SCOTT ALUMNAE QUARTERLY enrolled for regular university work and several hundred additional ones who come here to take advantage of cer- tain courses designed especially for foreign students. The University of Grenoble was the first in France to make a friendly gesture towards those from other lands, and a concerted effort to attract them. Other universities have followed this example but have not replaced her in popularity with the foreign students. Ask Mary Sprinkle of the Class of '31 who spent her scholarship year at Grenoble. She will tell you, I am sure, that no student ever regrets such an opportunity. She may add that they are drawn here, not only by the scholastic advantages of the university, but also by its ideal location and the op- portunity for delightful excursions into the surrounding country. You cannot live long in this valley encircled by her mighty peaks, without feeling the urge, whichever way you may turn, to see what lies beyond such a horizon. Since, in the Alps, all roads lead to Grenoble, you are con- stantly tantalized by the thought that those same roads lead away, and call to scenes of fresh beauty. And so, forgetting the University, you set out many times for the other side of the mountain. Remember that we are rid- ing in a little open car, giving us an unobstructed view of the glorious Alps. If it rains, and the top must go up, traveling becomes more complicated for the screws which hold the flimsy top to the windshield are none too secure and it becomes the duty of the person who is not at the wheel to be on the alert for this movement when screws let go and it is necessary to hang on desperately lest the wind carry our roof from over our heads. But in fair weather we want no roof and revel in the ever changing spectacle of rich pastures, sun-kissed vineyards, stately forests, deep awe-inspiring gorges through which thunder swollen mountain streams, narrow valleys flanked by mighty mountains, whose pale grey rocks are drawn against a sapphire sky. This country which has fired the genius of men like Rousseau, Chateaubriand, Lamartine, and Stendhal leaves an ordinary mortal speechless. But go and see for yourself; you will not be disappointed. Turning to the northwest, to make that increasingly popular tourist pilgrimage to the ancient and celebrated monastery of the Grande Chartreuse, we plunge at once into the very heart of this western fringe of the Alps. The Chartreuse range is the most densely wooded in all the Alps and before the days of modern roads, was also one of the wildest and most difficult to penetrate. Writes the ancient chronicle: "There is in Dauphine, in the neigh- borhood of Grenoble, a frightful spot, cold, mountainous, buried beneath the snow, surrounded by cliffs and pines, called by some Cartuse and by other Grande Chartreuse .... inhabited only by wild beasts and unknown to men because of the rudeness of its approach." In spite of such a dismal outlook, it is here that, in the eleventh century, a group of monks chose to build their sanctuary. The rules regulating the life of these ancient monks were of Spartan severity: solitary confinement; almost perpetual silence; rigorous fasting. In regard to the admission of occasional visitors to the monastery, here is a literal trans- lation of the law regarding women: "We never allow women to enter our sanctuary for we know that neither sage, prophet, nor judge, neither the children of God, not yet the first model which came from His hands, were able to escape the caresses and the trickery of women. Re- member Solomon, David, Samson, Lot and Adam him- self, and know that man cannot hide a flame in his bosom without setting fire to his clothes nor walk on hot coals without burning the soles of his feet." And so, protected from the scourge of woman, the Grande Chartreuse housed for many centuries her stern monks, until, in 1903, driven from France, they took refuge in Spain. Today this ancient monastery, made ac- cessible by every convenience of modern travel has added itself to the long list of historical monuments. As the hordes of tourists most of them women! are herded through this venerable sanctuary it requires some imagi- nation to catch the spirit of those days when the monks, buried in the solitude of their mountain retreat, renounced forever the world, the flesh, and the devil. You will not leave here without visiting also the ruins of their distil- lery, recently destroyed by a landslide, where for centuries these holy men manufactured their celebrated and potent liqueur. From Grenoble to the Grande Chartreuse and return is a delightful afternoon excursion but if you feel inclined to take a longer trip your only difficulty will be the em- barrassment of riches. As you climb the road which winds so abruptly above Grenoble you will see, on a clear day, towering to the North East, that giant of the French Alps known as Mont Blanc. In the shadow of this mighty peak lies the little valley of Chamonix, now one of the most famous tourist centers of France. You will not long with- stand the urge to see this well known spot which lies only four hours away. Since that August day in 1786 when the summit of Mont Blanc was first reached by Jacques Balmat to the present day, which counts almost two hundred ascensions each year, Chamonix has continued to attract a steady stream of hardy alpinists. Not forty years ago, it was still a peaceful town, which, after a few brief months of feverish activity, shook off each summer the intruders and retired beneath her blanket of white silence. Since 1901, when the first winter sports were initiated here by a group of fervent Alpine Club skiers, the transformation has been rapid. The old Chamonix has disappeared; the new one is no longer a charming village, nestled at the foot of an unconquered giant, but a typical tourist cen- ter, whose summer season pales into insignificance beside the winter one, whose beauty will ever be there, but marred by the hoards who invade and all too often pro- fane it. Chamonix and the region of the Grande Chartreuse, are perhaps the two spots in the French Alps best known to the tourist. But the real charm of the Alps lies in hidden and almost inaccessible regions, whose existence the casual tourist does not suspect. Such a one is the little hamlet of Saint Veran, which, located at an altitude of almost seven thousand feet, has the distinction of being the high- est permanent village of Europe. The type of alpine com- munity which moved from one level to another with the change in season, inhabiting during the brief summer months a temporary village of even greater altitude is not rare, but a permanent one at such an altitude is unique. Saint Veran lies among the high peaks to the southeast of Grenoble and cannot be reached by train. Going by easy stages in our little car, with frequent stops to drink in the grandeur of the surroundings, to revel in the beau- ty of a meadow, carpeted yesterday with snow and today with wild flowers, over breathtaking passes and through forests of stately firs, we climb up finally, beyond the last straggling trees, to the vast dome of a grassy moun- tain prairie, flooded with sunshine. Here on this great unbroken slope, which, but for three or four brief months of the year, is gleaming with snow, men have had the courage to build their homes. Greedy for the sunshine, JANUARY, 19)9 which alone makes living at such an altitude possible dur- ing the long winter, these houses are arranged in tiers, so that none may cast a shadow on the one behind. Reaching Saint Veran in the late afternoon, when the cattle are being driven in from their day in the open, we plod along beside them through the primitive village. As we pass each house, several animals leave the herd and walk calmly through the front door. The young shepherd boy, whom we have overtaken and engaged in conversa- tion, invites us with a touch of pride, to inspect his humble home. This is what we want but have not dared to ask, so we gratefully follow him. In the rear of the one long room, spotlessly clean, three or four cows have already taken their accustomed places and stand looking at us with that proverbial meditative air. In the front of the room, near the tiny window, are a long narrow table, crude chairs, and a stove; a chest of drawers, and, along one side of the room, three beds arranged end to end behind drawn curtains, complete the furnishings of this alpine home for six. A ladder is the means of access to a second story, used only for storing hay and fodder. This upper room is unfurnished on two sides, so that the air may cir- culate freely and the danger of fire from tightly packed fodder be lessened. From a beam of the ceiling is hung, late in the summer, the year's supply of meat, for this is also the family refrigerator. A persistent legend, seized upon with avidity by novelists in search of fresh emo- tions, has it that this room also serves as a temporary tomb for those who die after the ground is frozen and covered with snow, but this is pure legend and stoutly denied by the inhabitants of Saint Veran. It is interest- ing to know that this is one of the few small villages of France which has a protestant church and is, in fact, al- most entirely protestant in faith. The same spirit of loyal- ty which drove their forefathers to seek refuge and free- dom of worship in this isolated spot, keeps these people faithful to the land of their choice, in spite of hardships. Scarcity of water, scarcity of wood, grave danger of fire, and no means to cope with it: these are some of the things which challenge their spirit, but, over against these they set simple living and peace and are content. As you wander through this strange village you picture to yourself what the winter must mean to these people, when tunnels through the snow are frequently the only means of reaching their neighbors and when the chief source of warmth comes from the animals with whom they live in such intimate contact. Our twentieth century of progress seems to have left Saint Veran far behind. But ardent skiers, in search of fresh fields of conquest, have recently discovered it and one wonders how long it will be spared. Already one hotel a hideous one mars the land- scape below the village. Will others follow? Will Saint Veran become another Chamonix? Any visit to the Alps would be incomplete without learning to know its southern foothills, without seeing a region which offers a striking contrast, not only to the high altitudes we have visited in Chamonix and Saint Veran, but to the regions of moderate altitude in the northern half of the range. And so, setting out once more from Grenoble of the northern foothills we turn due south, leaving a green and humid region to enter the domain where wind and sun are king. The luxuriant forests of the North give way here to meager vegetation and bare rocks. The abundant mountain rivers of the North become here capricious streams which fill their beds only during the spring and fall "floods" and become, in summer and win- ter, a mere thread of silver winding its way among the sun blanched stones. We have left the rich pastures of the cattle country for the meager ones of the sheep country. Moreover, the appearance of the villages has changed. The numerous and scattered hamlets of the North give way here to closely settled villages, whose houses, huddled to- gether, seem to be seeking protection from some invisible menace. Many of the oldest ones, constructed in the days of the marauding Moors, and perched on the top of a hill for defensive reasons, are now abandoned. They stand, like ghosts of the past, looking down on the more modern, more comfortable, more accessible but far less picturesque vil- lages which have replaced them, installed on a sunny slope at the foot of a hill. In comparison to the fresh, green, luxuriant, well populated northern half of the Alps this region is dry, poor, sparsely settled; but it makes its own appeal. The very quality of the air is different here, and once you have felt the sweep of the mighty "mistral" across the plateau, you can never forget it. A novelist, with the soul of a poet, is today giving voice to the charm of this, his native province. If you would see the valleys full of waving grain, a plateau white with the glory of blooming almond trees, the grey-green slope of a hillside clad in olive trees, or a field blue with lavendar; if you would watch the mighty stream of several thousand sheep, wending their weary way from their native sea coast to their summer pasture lands; if you would know the in- finite kindness and patience of the shepherd or peasant of Provence, you will find it all, and much more, in the novels of Jean Giono, living humbly and writing simply from his native village of Manosque. Very frequently the greatest joy of a trip lies in the homecoming. And so it is, to the person whose adopted home, even for a brief space of time, is Grenoble. As you turn back to it from any of the many delightful excur- sions which have lured you away, as you wind down into the rich valley encircled by her snow capped peaks, you think: after all, nothing is quite so lovely as this which lies within my very lap. ^m h ". 2IG^i Sons and 'Daughters of TWO MEN OF VISION C^fD DR. FRANK H. GAINES Dr. Frank Henry Gaines, Agnes Scott's founder and first president, was born in Tellico Plains, Tenn., in 18 52, the son of John Rhea and Sarah (Rice) Gaines. On his father's side he came of a family distinguished in the annals of Virginia. On his mother's side his family was renowned for its contributions to the Presbyterian pulpit and its long line of educators. Dr. Gaines, after receiving a thorough preparatory education, entered Cumberland University and received his A.B. degree in 1870. From there he went to Union Theological Seminary, then in Hampton-Sidney, Virginia, and received his B.D. degree in 1876. During that year he was ordained to the Presby- terian ministry and immediately entered upon the pastorate of two churches in Kentucky at Clintonville and Hope- well. In 1877 Dr. Gaines was married to Miss Mary Louise Lewis, of Augusta County, Virginia, who came from a line of Virginia pioneers, prominent in military as well as religious circles, and was in the truest sense a companion and helpmeet for Dr. Gaines in his work. In 1888 Dr. Gaines accepted a call to the Decatur Pres- byterian Church and came to Decatur to find a congrega- tion of 23 8 members, among whom were General John B. Gordon, Col. George W. Scott, Col. Milton A. Candler, and J. W. Kirkpatrick. Within a few months he had be- come convinced of two things: that the congregation of which he' was pastor, under the leadership of its very able session, would undertake any Christian work which might commend itself to them; second, that there was a great and recognized need for a school in Decatur. Dr. Gaines had been impressed for several years with the importance of Christian education for girls and he began discussing with the leaders of his church and the com- munity in general the possibility of establishing a school of this character. The result was that at a meeting in his study on July 17, 18 89 Agnes Scott came into being. Col. George W. Scott gave land and funds for the pres- ent Agnes Scott Hall, named for his mother, and took over the chairmanship of the board for a short while so that Dr. Gaines could devote his entire time to the school. Early in the enterprise Dr. Gaines realized that the institution must have a great aim and an ideal adapted to the accomplish- ment of that aim. In 1893 he wrote "The Agnes Scott Ideal," in which he declared the supreme aim to be the glory of God, and the plan of accomplishing the supreme aim in the seven specifications: first, a liberal curriculum, fully abreast of the best institutions in the land; second, a sound curriculum, with textbooks in harmony with the Bible; third, the Bible as a textbook; fourth, thoroughly qualified and consecrated teachers; fifth, a high standard of scholarship; sixth, the institution, a model Christian home; seventh, all the influences to be made conducive to the formation and the development of Christian character. With undeviating consistency he adhered to his ideal, re- fusing to compromise an ultimate goal for immediate in- crease of enrollment or other temporary success. Although the rise of the college was beset with diffi- culties and obstacles, never once did the courage of Dr. Gaines falter. He was at all times the recognized leader. He organized and led to success three separate campaigns for increased endowment. When others were doubtful his faith never wavered. His trust in God was implicit and absolute. His prayers were constant. Although his burden of executive responsibility gave him little time for sustained literary work he found time to write a series of textbooks for Bible study and to de- liver frequent sermons which were characterized by rare charm of diction and original thought. Davidson College conferred upon him at different times the degrees of D.D. and LL.D., the later in recognition of "eminent service rendered the cause of education." When Dr. Gaines died on April 14, 1923, he had only been ill for two days. Even his passing was in keeping with the character of the man, for always in his life his college had come first, and he went from his office at the college to his doctor and then quietly to a hospital bed, where he made plans for his return to the campus until his heart failed on Saturday morning, April 14. With feelings of deepest reverence and love the students and faculty gathered on Sunday morning for the memorial service in his honor. And as Dr. Gaines was laid in his final resting place on Monday afternoon the closing words of the prayer were of thanksgiving for the man who had given Agnes Scott her priceless heritage. COLONEL GEORGE W. SCOTT Colonel George W. Scott was born in Alexandria, Pa., on February 22, 1829. His mother, Miss Agnes Irvine, was born in Ballykeep, County Down, Ireland, on June 13, 1799, and lived in Ireland with her mother until both came to America when Agnes was seventeen. Agnes and her mother, whose maiden name was Mary Stitt, went in- land to Alexandria from Philadelphia by the slow, uncom- fortable methods of travel then in existence and settled in Huntingdon County where some of their relatives had preceded them. Agnes was bitterly unhappy in this coun- try at first and mourned the loss of the comforts and ad- vantages which had been hers in Ireland as the daughter of a farmer and tradesman. However, in 1821, Miss Agnes Irvine was married to John Scott, then a widower with five children, who was at that time a shoe manufacturer. Mr. Scott had a manufactory of boots from leather tanned in his own tannery, and with these supplied the surround- ing country. Seven children were born to Mr. Scott of this marriage, one of them Col. G. W. Scott. Mrs. Scott died in 1877 at the age of 78, but not without leaving an in- delible imprint on the lives of her children. Col. George was the fourth child born to Mrs. Scott and was dearly loved by his mother. When in 185 0, at the age of twenty-one, he was sent to Florida supposedly to die with an incurable lung trouble, his letters from his mother proved a source of immeasurable strength and com- fort. The climate in Florida proved quite helpful and after a few years there he married Miss Rebekah Bucher, to whom he had been engaged for several years. Col. Scott was working in a store in Quincy when the war broke out, and he joined the Confederate forces with this explana- tion to his astonished family: "The South is my adopted home. I have lived here for fifteen years, and I will fight for the South." His brothers, Alfred and John, joined the Northern troops. During the war and the Carpetbagger APRIL, 1939 11 era following Col. Scott lost all the property he had ac- cumulated since coming to Florida. He worked for a short time in Tallahassee and then was asked to run for governor of Florida. He refused on pleas that the pressure of his business and obligations made it unwise, but was finally talked into becoming a candidate. Col. Scott was elected Governor of Florida by a fair majority, but the returning board counted in his opponent by a small vote. Shortly after the war Col. Scott had started maunfacturing ferti- lizers on the theory of organic ammonia with good results in warm and dry climates. The Scotts moved to Savannah, and for a time this work was dropped while Col. Scott worked as salesman for a fertilizer company there. Up until this period all phosphates and sulphuric acid for commercial fertilizers had been imported at great ex- pense. In 1876 Col. Scott really began work on the idea of organic ammonia and he secured, through the firm with which he was connected in Savannah, contracts by which a Cincinnati firm made sulphuric acid from pyrites mined in North Georgia. He developed the great phos- phate industry of South Carolina by the formulae which he used to make his fertilizer. Col. Scott organized his own company in Atlanta under the name of Geo. W. Scott & Company, and soon was the leading manufacturer of gossypium phosphate and other commercial brands in the country. It is here that he made his fortune. Col. Scott steps into Agnes Scott history shortly after he moved to Atlanta. Such a leader in the business and civic interests in Atlanta was naturally a power in the community, and since Col. Scott was away when the plan of the school was originally proposed to the Decatur Pres- byterian Church leaders by Dr. Gaines, Dr. Gaines went to Col. Scott immediately upon his return and broached the rubject to him. Col. Scott "entered enthusiastically into the suggestion," to quote from the early history. He car- ried many other people with him, too,, for Col. Scott had the unlimited confidence of the entire community. Of the initial contribution to finance Decatur Female Seminary Col. Scott gave a goodly part, and shortly after- wards he bought and cancelled all the outstanding stock of the school when he and the Board deemed it wise to discontinue this method of financing. In the spring of 1890 Col. Scott proposed to make a gift of $40,000 for a new building for the school, which had just received its charter from the DeKalb Superior Court, on the condition that the school be named for his mother. Col. Scott, anxious that the new building measure up to the highest standards for educational buildings, made a tour of inspec- tion of several schools in the North, and on his return an- nounced that he did not feel his original gift was large enough to build the type of building worthy of the ideal. Agnes Scott Hall was consequently erected at a cost of $112,250, all of this given by Col. Scott. This was the largest individual gift made to the cause of education in the State of Georgia up to that time and it attracted wide attention. A little over a year later Agnes Scott Hall was dedicated and the most impressive part of the dedicatory exercises was a biographical sketch of Mrs. Agnes Scott, read by Col. Scott's brother, John. This word tribute was offered to her as a memorial at the dedication of that tangible memorial raised by another son who had not listened in vain to his mother's accounts of the contrast in educational opportunities in the Old Country and in America. Dr. Gaines, anxious that his own ideal for the school be maintained, drew up the Agnes Scott Ideal and submitted it to Col. Scott, who heartily endorsed it, and the Ideal became the Magna Charta of the institution. The princi- ples incorporated in this ideal were instilled in Dr. Gaines and in Col. Scott through early associations with their mothers. Before his death in 1903 Col. Scott had given to Agnes Scott $175,000 in money and much more that it is impos- sible to evaluate. Dr. Gaines wrote of him: "He did more than give his money. He gave himself, his prayers, his interest, his coun- sel, his constant support. He never thought anything im- possible which ought to be done. He was a Christian optimist." In paying tribute to the founders of our college it is impossible not to see that Agnes Scott as it stands today is the work of a number of men and women with a vision. To those of us who follow as the succeeding generations of young women walk through Agnes Scott is given that same vision. It is for us to "carry the torch!" mum* ^ Imports from the founder's ^Day Listeners