VOL. XIII AGNES SCOTT OFFICIALLY OPENS FOR 37TH SESSION Exercises Included Message From Trustees, Welcome by Mrs. Guy and Address by Dr. W. H. Boggs. Patrons and friends, as well as stu- dents, both new and old, filled the chapel on Wednesday morning, Sept. 14, to witness Agnes Scott open her thirty-seventh session. The devotional exercises were con- ducted by Dr. J. W. Quillian, the pas- tor of the First Methodist Church of Decatur. Dr. G. M. Howerton, the pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Portsmouth, Ohio, made the opening prayer. Several short addresses of welcome were made. Mr. J. K. Orr, chairman of the board of trustees, spoke in be- half of that board. Mrs. J. S. Guy, the president of the Alumnae Associa- tion, welcomed the old and new stu- dents in the following cordial address: “To you members of the student- body, especially to the class of 731, I bring greetings from the Alumnae. To those of you who have spent a year or more here in these walls, further words of welcome would be useless, but those of you who are here for the first time perhaps might be interested to know that every daughter of Agnes Scott is extending to you, through me, as president of the Alumnae Associa- tion, a most cordial welcome this morning. . We are glad that you are here, and we hope that. you will enjoy your stay to the fullest extent. The Alum- nae are proud of these walls—proud of the wonderful progress that Agnes Scotr Has imatie since vur cay. We gained much in our years of work here, and we can but feel that it is your privilege to gain a great deal more than we did. We feel and we want you to feel that our school is second to none. May you secon become an integral part of this studert body. We believe that you will find here op- portunities that are worthy of your best endeavor. You are here because you have at- tained excellence in your several schools. You represent a highly select- ed group of young women. There is not a slacker nor a shirker in your midst. There is no place here for such. Have a good time as you go about your work. Broaden your life and character by contact with others. This is one of the greatest privileges in college life. Study intelligently, but do not grind. Give the best that you have, and the best will come back to you. Feel always that the Alumnae are interested in each and every one of you. Today you become one of us—a child of this most happy family, and we, the older sisters, extend to you a hearty and cordial welcome. We wish for every one of you the best that life has to give, and we believe that you will find it here. Make friends of your teachers. Cultivate their ac- quaintance outside the class rooms. Link yourself at once with at least one college activity. Develop your indi- viduality, and reflect the loyalty and spirit of Agnes Scott in your character and your daily life. Feel free always to call upon your older sisters, the Alumnae, and know that you will always find in them sympathy and interest. It is my very great privilege in be- half of the Alumnae to welcome you new girls into the fellowship of our student body and to offer to you our good offices at any and all times. You old girls—we are glad to have you back with us again. We hope that you have had a splendid vacation and that you feel refreshed for another year of fine work. We know that you will make these new sisters of Extend to them a helping hand and give them always of your love and sympathy.” Dr. Quillian represented the local community and told the students how Athletic Rally to Come Off Tonight Don’t Miss the Snake Dance Each old girl remembers the fun she had at the Athletic Rally last year, the snake dance down to the gym, and the speeches down there. She will be glad to know that there is to be another athletic rally this year. Those who know, say ii. is to surpass even last year’s in meaning and hilar- ity, and you know what that means. If you don’t, bear with us for a time, and you will see. This rally is to stir up enthusiasm for athletics that will lust through the year, enthusiasm enough to make everyone come down an! root for their team in any and every kind of game or meet. Then, keep one date open on your calendar, for “it won’t be long now” |until the Athletic Rally and you cer- tainly don’t want to miss it. GEORGIA SYNOD TO MEET IN )ECATUR Agnes Scott Wil! Entertain at Lunch: on. The meeting of the Georgia Synod will be held this year in Decatur, VUct. 4-6, with the Decatu: Presbyterian Church as headquarters. Agnes Scott has inv ted the Synod to luncheon on the snd day of the convention. One hvr fred and fifty guests! 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The Prince of Wales is ignored while Stetson “D” sets styles with his $29.50 suits. A bumper crop of cotton would change styles for the year. Hats are an un- known article on our campus, and they are even rarely resorted to in off- campus escapades. This startling information was re- vealed in a recent survey being con- ducted in thirty-six of the largest schools in America by the New York Daily News Record to determine the style trend in college clothes. “Paul Green made North Carolina famous with his prize-winning play, but Caro- lina would come far short of a prize for what to wear” “The chief reason for the low standard in styles is probably economic” and “The stu- dents have a hard time in paying their board and tuition.” The surveyor reminds one of a Northern missionary to the South who took a picture of a family while they were making sorghum, and then took the same family while they were at church. “This is how I found them— that’s how I left them,” he loftily pro- claimed. Perhaps this will help some of the Freshmen who are becoming discour- aged over sines and cosines, and two themes a week: Don’t Be a Coward—Work! Many of us have a tendency, when we first catch a glimpse of the mass of work that lies before us, to be- come discouraged and disheartened. We feel that our ability, in compari- son with the work to be done, meas- ures far too short, and that we are not capable of facing the year’s tasks as we should. This attitude is only a natural reaction after three months of recreation and pleasure. It is some- times hard for us to collect our scat- tered thoughts, and to concentrate on one particular task, but an honest at- tempt reveals our character more than anything else that we could possibly do. People who are lazy, and who are not sportsmen seek to go around a FAO enhance values. **Frenchy”’--- Sauterne Kid Vamp and Heel-quarter of Calcutta Lizard. In spike or box heel. AAA to C widths— all s° Quality Footwear New Orig Modes for Fall At this store your desire for exclusiveness is attained, and your desire for economy is maintained. A huge display of original, clever, smart modes at prices thut Watch Our Windows for New Arrivals | Quality Foowvear mountain rather than climb it. This applies to students at Salem who at- tempt to evade their work rather than meet it fairly and squarely. It is too early in the year for us to become discouraged. Our work has scarcely begun, and if we feel doubt- ful about it now just how will we feel after we have really plunged into the year’s work? Do not sit back and make up your mind not to study and not to pass a course just because you do not understand it thoroughly at first. Study the subject diligently, and to the best of your ability, and the re- sults will surely be profitable. Do not give up too soon,—and remember, only a coward shrinks from what is ex- pected of him. —The Salemite. Sophomores of the University of To- ronto went so far in their misinterpre- tation of the slight hazing privileges as to impose upon the innocent Fresh- men the wearing of harem veils. This offering of “personal indignity” to the first year students incensed the down- town newspapers'to such an extent that the Sophomore class thought it wisest to annul the mosquito net rul- ing. —The Concordiensis (Union College.) Both the Furman Hornet and the Union Concordiensis quote Dr. Harvey Wiley’s article on “Small Colleges,” which appeared in a recent magazine. We find this in the Hornet: Small Colleges There has been much said lately about the advantage of the small col- lege in preference to the great uni- versities where money is not spared to provide the best in everything pertain- ing to education. Dr. Harvey W. Wiley has just written, for a well known magazine, an article in which he points out the danger of the “organized fact mills” as he terms the bigger schools. He says that one dollar spent in a college the size of Furman is worth five spent in Harvard or Yale. Dr. Wiley states that the real bene- fit of the small college lies in the fact that students are recognized as indi- viduals, and not handled as a herd of cattle. We believe that he is right. In the small school, there is a chance to do what you want to. Competition is inal **The Thor’’-- “atent Vamp and quarter sith wide strap of snow- lake patent underiaid in Tan Kid—all widths and sizes. Quality Footwear Pag toy ¢' x 725 SSS zi ay aS Eighteen Reporters Are Added to the Agonistic Staff The Agonistic staff was quite grati- fied by the number of try-outs this year, and even more gratified by the literary worth as shown in the work of each of the successful contestants. These reporters, however, seem to give evidence of being able to write better than talk, for when interviewed they were most inarticulate. Harriet Todd seemed more inclined to discuss her new position than any other. She said she was so pleased to have made the staff, for she intends to take an active part in journalism later on. Jean Alexander, Betty Gash and many others tried to evade the probing question by such subdued mur- murs as “I am quite thrilled,” or “I am so proud.” The staff is looking forward to a successful year with these new re- porters added to their number. May they each feel it their duty to help make the Agonistic a worthy college weekly for our Alma Mater! These new reporters are: Mary Alice Juhan, ’28; Harriet Todd, 730; Betty Gash, ’29; Margaret MeCoy, 31; Perle Landau, °30; . Elizabeth Woolfolk, ’31; Katherine Hunter, ’29; Laura Brown, ’31; Clarine Dorsey, ’30; Margaret Andrea, ‘29; Dorothy Harper, ’28; Katherine Lott, ’29; Helen Jackson, ’31; Dorothy Kethley, ’31; Jean Alexander, ’30; Martha Stack- house, ’30; Mary McCallie, ’30, and Mary Ann Phelps, ’30. MR. ROBINSON GIVES TEA IN HONOR OF MISS STRAUSS The students are not the only ones of the college community who have been “stepping” this season. One of the most delightful and charmingly in- formal affairs of the year was a tea for the faculty, given by Mr. Robinson Friday afternoon, September 30, at his home on College Place. The tea was given in honor of Miss Grace Strauss, the new mathematics teacher. Over fifty guests called during the after- noon. not so keen that the average individ- ual cannot make a good record. Op- portunities are greater. This is the best insurance the small colleges have. VIEWS AND INTERVIEWS To many of us here at Agnes Scott ;the Japanese go into all the world and ce he “East is East and the West is West” just as Mr. Kipling claims it to be. this year in having on our faculty two But we are extremely fortunate men who are intimately acquainted with the East. Dr. Logan, who has spent twenty-five years in Japan and Dr. Hayes, who has lived and taught in Constantinople. For the edification of those of us who, upon hearing the word “Japan,” think immediately of cherry blossoms and kimona-clad ladies, and to whom the word “Turkey” calls up in our minds visions of mosques and veiled ladies and the Thief of Bagdad, I set out to interview both Dr. Logan and Dr. Hayes for some realistic details of the countries which they know so well. With notebook and pencil in hand and trepidation at heart, such as only an amateur reporter can feel, I ap- proached Dr. Logan. He agreed to undergo the ordeal of being inter- viewed. After we both forgot that I was on an official errand, he told me so many interesting facts about Japan that I am going to have to reserve Turkey for a later issue. In answer to my question as to how Japan looked, Dr. Logan said: “Take the Apalachian Mountains from the St. Lawrence River on the north to Birmingham, Ala., .on the south and drop them into the ocean. Make the mountain peaks a little higher and the valleys a little deeper. Place on those mountains all the big cities east of the Mississippi and build a town the size of Decatur every two miles—and you have Japan.” (Now we can see why a place which looks so small on the map can contain as many people as Japan claims). And as to the character of the peo- ple, Dr. Logan said that they are most polite; that they possess all the finer instincts which characterize the aristocracy of any country whatsoever. In other words, they are ladies and gentlemen. They are also extremely generous, taking a great delight in giving presents. The birth of a child and his naming, a wedding or a death, the arrival of a new neighbor or the departure of an old one all afford oc- casions for the bestowing of gifts. Being very ignorant of Japanese his- tory, I asked Dr. Logan how long Japan had been open to foreigners, and found that this happened as re- cently as 1860 and was effected by Commodore Perry. Following this came the edict of the Emperor bidding seek knowledge. Thus, it was from Germany that they learned to build an army; from Britain, a navy; from France they received their judicial system and from America their public school system. The enthusiasm of young Japan for education, by the way, is very intense. As to the future of Japan, Dr. Logan made this statement: “I believe that Japan, not only be- cause of its great army and navy, but because of its real moral worth is going to be one of the great nations of the earth.” ELABORATE WEDDING PLANS OF FALL BRIDES Of much interest to all Agnes Scott girls is the announcement of the wed- ding plans of two of the graduates of the class of ’27. Lelia Joiner is to be married to Jack Cooper, November 8, at the home of a friend in Hollywood, Cal. The marriage ceremony is to be very picturesque, with all of the naval services. Lelia’s trousseau is said to be marvelous. Her wedding gown is to be of royal blue faille with slippers and hat to match. She will carry a bouquet of lilies of the valley. After the marriage ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Cooper will go to Long Beach, Cal., for their honeymoon. They will live in San Pedro until January when they will stay in Seattle for a few months. After this they plan to live in Hono- lulu. Sarah Shields, ex-’27, is to be mar- ried to John Pfeiffer on October 18 in the Methodist church in Dawson, Ga. Her parents will give a lovely reception at their home later. The color scheme of her wedding party is to be turquoise blue and pale flesh. The four Junior bridesmaids will wear flesh taffeta, while the matron of honor will wear flesh chiffon. Sarah (we can well imagine!) will be radiant in white satin, carrying a lovely bouquet of roses and showers of lilies of the val- ley. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Pfeiffer will go to New York on their honeymoon. Dennis Lindsey Printing Company (Incorporated) Commercial Printing and Stationery PHONE DEARBORN 0976 DECATUR, GA. 421 Church St. Peer Te ae oe eon nea oe eee ne ae see ne oe eae se see se re nde ode oe de eae ae oleae oe ee we oleae ee ee oe ale ale sees ooo ole ste defen oleate ateafe ode oleate lene ote ateate fete featente ium!” ing fur shawl collars. tan, green and blue. BOR LOO oedema he rene ee se Nee ae oe ee eae ene oe sles ae oe oe seoge oleate Electing a Carolyn Jr. Coats p49. Coats that seem to say, ““Begone dull care and the grind of classes; we'll lead you on fascinating trips to town—to the theatre—to the foot-ball stad- All the newest fabrics, framed with flatter- Rich browns and tones of Sizes 13, 15 and 17. The Sub-Deb Shop —RICH’S THIRD FLOOR M. RICH & BROS. CO. LLL ELL EO OO LILI NII IIE LLIN INL III III IIIS Course in 13D and 10 New Fall Frocks $16.50 Here is Youth—and savoir-faire—and the grace- ful softness of the eternal feminine! jerseys that will tumble gaily over bobbed heads -at the last stroke of the breakfast gong. Smart flat crepes and satins ready for that after-classes- stroll to Little Dec! Warm Autumn shades. Sizes Chic! Dashing seer obenteoeofeotfeafeenteoententesteotententstentetenteotntestenteoententetesteotnteofenteogentengeteateofnfengeotenteofenteoteteotententeotecteotesteogeotnteotnteogateoecfestetenteofenteofesteogeotnteotenteotesteotete THE AGONISTIC Station A-L-U-M-N-A-E speaking! By the kindness of the broadcasting stations from Korea to Canada we are able tu tell you just what those girls are doing whom we miss so much from the halls of old Agnes Scott. Now listen in and learn whether it be a domestie or a literary career that our ex-classmates are following. Into some, Agnes Scott has aroused a great thirst for higher learning. One must tune in at Radcliffe, Cambridge, Mass., to be informed of Ellen Douglas Leyburn, ’27, and Willie White Smith, ’27—for it is here that these two are studying this winter. Elizabeth Lilly, 27, is studying at the University of North Carolina. You will remember Mamie Shaw, ’27, who won the Que- nelle Harold Scholarship. She is at- tending the University of Florida. Eleanor Albright is another of these students—she is studying at the Nor- mal School at Richmond, Va. The great metropolis of New York is the winter home of five of our girls, Maurine Bledsoe, ’27; Hulda McNeel, 727; Marjorie Speaker, ’25; Mary Greene, ’24; Janice Greene, ’24. They are studying at Columbia. Let us now tune in on our girls of leisure—Reba Bayliss, ’27, is at home in Athens, Tenn., and Blanch Berry, 27, in Lexington, Va. Evelyn Powell, 27, is making her debut this winter in Little Rock, Ark. Hush! Do you not hear masculine voices coming in on the air? Yes, some of our girls have husbands now— Louise Buchanan, °25, was married September 20, to Mr. Thomas Proctor, Jr., of Birmingham, Ala. On the very same day Margaret Turner, ’23, mar- ried Thomas Twitty, of Mobile, Ala. The bridesmaids were Amy Twitty, 21, sister of the groom; Virginia Burt, 24, and Christine Turner, ’25. Nancy Tripp, ’23, will change her name Oc- tober 29 to Mrs. Alexander Capie Shand, Jr., of Philadelphia, Pa. Louise Capen, ’27, now writes her name Mrs. Clinton Baker. Leila Joyner, ’27, is in Atlanta at present. buying her trousseau, she is to be married in Los Angeles. There is much rumor abroad about some others of our ex- graduates, too. It seems I can hear the tap of the ruler on the desk—it is probably some of our dignified schoolmams. Joseph- ine Bridgeman is teaching at Murry Hill, N. C. (she says herself there is a population of one hundred and fifty) ; Frances Buchanan, ’27, is teaching at Macon, Ga., while Grace Carr is serv- ing in the same capacity at Birming- ham. Eugene Dozier, ’27, has a won- derful dancing class in connection with the Atlanta Conservatory of Music. Mary Davis, ’27, is expounding in Florence, Ala., while Evelyn Albright, ’27, is following suit in Chipley, Ga. Marion Daniels is teaching at home, in Charlottesville, Va. At the North Avenue Presbyterian School we find Elizabeth McCallie, ’27. There is hardly a field of service that our girls have not found. Elsa Jacobsen, ’27, is assistant Girl Reserve Secretary at Indianapolis, Ind. Venie Beth Grant, ’27, is technition at the Grady Hospital in Atlanta. Caroline McKinney, ’27, is in the employment of the Woman’s Dept., of the City Employment Bureau. Louisa White, ’27, is working for the Coca-Cola Company of Atlanta. Mary Ferguson, ’27, had an inter- esting summer. She met her parents at Liverpool, not having seen them | ¥ for eight years it must have been quite a pleasant experience. (Oe a 2 a ore toured Europe together. This winter Dr. Ferguson is teaching Hebrew at the University of Chicago, and Mary will attend school there. Miriam Pres- ton, ’27, is on her way home—home to Decatur Woman’s Exchange New Location DEKALB THEATRE BLDG. Gifts—Hose—F lowers Party Orders Dearborn 3343—Mrs. Cooper Korea, There she will enter the pro- fession of teaching. We do not have to turn on the radio to find some of our girls for they are right here on the campus with us. Those that returned to us as assistants are: Helen Lewis, ’27; Carolina Mc- Call, ’27; Elizabeth Lynn, ’27; Frances Rainey, ’27, and Leone Bowers, ’26, who is now Mrs. C. W. Hamilton. Thus ends the report of station A-L-U-M-N-A-E. “Long, long, may our hearts with such memories be filled Like the vase in which roses have once been distilled, You may break, you may shatter the vase if you will, But the scent of the roses hang around it still.” Y. W. Call To Membership Last week was Membership Week for our local Y. W. C. A. At Vespers on Sunday, October 3, the speaker en- deavored to show us that the Y. W. C. A. has a very definite place on our campus and in our lives, that by be- coming a member of Y. W. our lives might be made more abundant. The only requirement for membership is the adoption of the purpose of our lo- eal Y. W. C. A., which is as follows: “The Young Women’s Christian As- sociation of Agnes Scott College, af- firming the Christian faith in God the Father, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord and Savior, and in the Holy Spirit, the Revealer of truth and source of power for life and service, according to the teaching of the Holy Seriptures and the witness of the church, declares its purpose to be: “1, To lead students to faith in God through Jesus Christ. “2. To lead them into membership and service in the Christian church. “3. To promote growth in Chris- tian faith and character, especially through study of the Bible. “4. To influence them to devote themselves in united effort with all Christians to making the will of Christ effective in human society, and to ex- tending the Kingdom of God through- out the world.” Cabinet asked that we go at stated hours to the Cabinet Room where a Cabinet member was ready to give us a membership card and to discuss with us any questions we might have con- cerning Y. W. As the need, which everyone feels, for some spiritual life is realized on our campus, member- ship in Y. W. is almost 100 per cent. ”, DG HEWEY’S FOR Scrip Ink, Stationery, Toilet Articles, Nunnally’ s Candy, and the daily dope. GO TO— HEWEY’S “LITTLE DEC” Parties, Luncheons, Teas, Ete. If you want to give one call Dea. 1274-W 220 CHURCH ST. Mrs. V. M. Davis Mrs. W. K. Whipple Prices to suit your pocketbook. Works of American Art Masters To Be Exhibited in October The Associated Dealers in American Paintings, of New York, will sponsor an exhibition of the works of Ameri- can masters of art during October in the High Museum of Art, 1262 Peach- tree Street, Atlanta, Ga., under the auspices of the Atlanta Art Associa- tion. Prizes are offered for the best essays on “What Work of Art Among All Those in the Exhibition Makes the Greatest Appeal to You and Why?” The prizes include three etch- ings by nationally famous artists selected by the Associated Dealers and are on view at the High Museum of Art. One prize will be awarded to the best essay written by an adult who has passed the eighteenth birthday. These essays belong to class “A.” Other prizes go to younger contest- ants. In addition to these, three prizes of honorable mention will be awarded, in- cluding photographs of the works of art chosen by the contestants, auto- graphed by the artist, if living. Rules and regulations for the con- test are: Manuscripts must not be longer than 300 words, must be typewritten or plainly written in ink on one side of the page only. The pages must be numbered; each writer must use a fic- titious name; each essay must be ac- companied by a small, sealed, envelope with the fictitious name on the outside and the real name and address of the writer on the inside; these will not be opened until after the contest has been decided. The catalog name and num- ber of the work of art chosen, the artist’s name the fictitious name of the writer, the class to which he belongs (A, B or C) and the number of words in the manuscript must be given at the top of the first page; address the essays to “Essay Contest Committee, High Museum of Art, 1262 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Ga.” Manuscripts must be in by October 22, date of awarding of prizes will be announced later. Anyone living in Georgia is eligible, both prose and poetry being acceptable; no manuscript will be re- turned; the decision of the judges is final; ask at the High Museum of Art for any further information. This exhibition is a very fine one, embracing the work of the best, past and present American artists. It pre- sents a wonderful opportunity to study the growth the country has made. Members of the committee will be at the museum to offer suggestions and help. The musuem is open week days from 10 to 5:30 o’clock; on Sundays from 2 to 5:30 p.m. Free on Wednesdays and Sundays at these hours. In addition to the above-named days, the museum will be opened Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings until 9:30 o’clock. | GIDBIE Giddy, Darlin’: My brain has become so elevated, Tl never be able to think lowly “gossipy” thoughts again. J—all of Rebekah, in fact, has been helping Carolyn Payne write to her Virginia love, who has an intellect. It takes a Webster dictionary to read his let- ters and an encyclopedia and Sara Teasdale’s poems to answer them. (She and Margaret Rice are en- thusiastically advocating two deliver- ies of Sunday specials.) Oh, romance flowers in any season at Agnes Scott. Janet’s trying to help too by intro- ducing a “homelike” atmosphere for dates. Helen Johnston says she thinks it would help to cage the squirrels— they make her dates nervous. And, Giddy, my dear, speaking of romances, we have a really bookish one—a summer light opera romance of a fickle prima donna who has de- cided she prefers Emory Sigma Nu’s to Davidson K. A.’s. Poor Piggy! By the way, Pig Dallis was up here last week and told us all about El- mira Caldwell’s wedding. You know, she married a boy at Georgia summer school whom she’d only known two weeks. They’re living in Albany, Y., now and studying law together. That must have given Mary Cren- shaw her idea of a law-affair. She put on her switch and one of her best dresses to wamp a “senator.” “Yes, Ermine, they told me the Georgia Senate would have lunch with Clubs Open Oppor- tunities to Students Dates of Various Try-Outs Announced. With the beginning of school come various opportunities to the students, and not the least among them is the opportunity for trying-out for mem- bership in the many literary, dramatic, and artistic clubs. Then the clubs, their numbers smaller because of the graduation of many of their members, are eager for new material, and want so much for you to try for admission. Tryouts for B. O. Z. are due October 17. B. O. Z. is quite an active organi- zation, which encourages short story writing among the upperclassmen, and which seeks to promote interest in and conception of good literary efforts of the students. The tryouts for Blackfriars are to he held on the seventeenth, too. This ;us Wednesday.” I wonder if the Synod would feel flattered. They would at least be pleased if they and Mr. Orr thought that our chastity of mind and soul could com- pare with our rooms and our Fresh- men. During Sophomore week every building and walk on the campus just shone. There wasn’t even any dirt under the beds, and you know that’s not natural, Giddy. We didn’t want the poor Freshmen to get dusty doing the dirty work, so Harriet Smith, after a “Keep Klean Kampagne,” went a- wading in the bathtub. You really should have seen her singing songs and picking flowers from the marble brink. So much cleanness went to Frances Craighead’s head. It really was quite tragic. She put her brand-new hat and shoes for the Tech-V. M. I. game in her laundry bag—just to bring them out to school from her home—and Giddy, whoever collects laundry took the bag and left poor Frances high and dry—hatless and shoeless, that is. The best use for water right now would be to drown the mosquitoes, but I don’t believe there’s a chance. N.|They’re still singing us to sleep every night. Since I’ve just had a bath in ink, writing this, I’d better stop now and get ready for dinner. Under the cir- cumstances may I sign myself, With love, chastily yours, AGGIE. is one of the outstanding organizations on the campus, since it aids the stu- dent not only in playacting but also in stage direction. Throughout the year various plays are presented—including several one-act plays by the students of the’ playwriting class. Poems submitted for Poetry Club tryouts will be due October 18. One of the newest organizations on the campus is the Pen and Brush Club, tryouts for which are due October 21. This club encourages both artistic training and appreciation. So, do get busy on your “tryouts” for the club of your choice, because the club wants and needs you. IRENE HAT SHOP MASONIC BUILDING Cordially Invites Agnes Scott to Decatur’s Beautiful Hat Shop Shand NEW Breakfast, 35c, 50c, 75¢ European Plan J aids gan HOTEL CANDLER Decatur, Ga. FIREPROOF The Nearest Hotel to Agnes Scott The Home of Good Food Lunch, 60c, 75¢ Also a la Carte Dinner, $1.00, $1.50, $2.00 Phone De. 3715 LOO SSS SS SSE SSS OS OL SSS LL SSS A A OT cr oS THE AGONISTIC WE THINK: Editor’s Note: If was announced recently that the Agonistic would carry a column desig- nated “Open Forum,’ where candid opinions of the students concerning campus affairs would be printed. We think this will be a fine and helpful de- partment if the students co-operate and continue to be as enthusiastic as they were over the first prospect of having a space set apart for their opin- ions. lt has been deemed wise not to call this column “Open Forum,” because of confusion that might arise when we report Open Forum mectings. Therefore we have designated the col- umn as above. If you think of a better heading, drop it into the Agonistic Box. If you have anything to say about campus problems—say it in writing, and this column will welcome it. Mirabilia facinora!! We think the Agonistic staff made a progressive step when it created this column for people like us. We are a_ timid bunch—too reserved to express our ideas in Open Forum on Tuesday night—and we would end abruptly our college careers before we would make an announcement in chapel. However, our ideas and definite opinions on Hottentot matters are numerous. These, we express to our “intimes.” And now, we indicate our thoughts through The Agonistic, for this column reminds us of talking to our chums after 10:30: the lights are out—I am not seen; there is no audi- ence; you may censure me—but [ll never know it. This time, I want to say something about the monopoly of classes by a few students who are endowed (?) with over-developed voices and abnor- mal responsiveness. Governments have passed legislation for the suppression of monopolies in business. Why don’t we protect ourselves ? Some people seem to consider them- selves the objects toward which the instructor directs his every question. They imagine themselves the focal points of the professors’ interests. It would be different if these perverted students had lived in the time of Soc- rates and Plato when the teacher asked questions of separate pupils and reasoned with each one individually in his attempt to secure definitions. But as it is, there are about twenty-five of us in one class. The instructor asks a question. She does not have a pencil in mid-air ready to jot down a 0-100 grade—so she doesn’t designate any one in particular to answer. However Miss Some One (let’s call her S. 0.) replies. Now comes another question. Again 8. O. responds. The rest of us answer, too—but our utterances are mere whispers contrasted with S. O.’s clear articulation. Another question! We decide not to continue the exertion of diaphram and vocal cords when la profesora pays us no heed. S. O. keeps on, Three more interrogations—three more S. O. answers! Now we try again. “What construction does temer take?”—goes the question, “El subjontivo,” chants the class. Su = THE CRITERION OF Millinery 208 Peachtree St. At the Henry Grady Felts, Velvets and Satins in the *e] 0. sound which reaches the profesora’s But it is not heard; wrong indicativo” from S. is the only ears. Then comes the instructor’s, “Why, you should all know this material!” A friend of mine (another timid soul) wonders if part of the blame shouldn’t be placed on the teacher for directing her remarks to one member of the class. I wonder about that, too. F. A. C, An Appreciation Dr. McCain said he wanted a Fresh- man Sunday School class, that he might know the new girls better. Per- haps he didn’t know how very glad the new girls were to know him, our Presi- dent. So far, I have noticed an ap- paling lack of personal contact be- tween students and faculty and offi- cials. I should not think this ac- quaintance with faculty would be es- sential, but very profitable if one wishes to make the most of their col- lege life. In Dr. McCain’s class, he has picked many interesting topics, closely re- lated to the problems of college life, which we will discuss from Sunday to Sunday. Last Sunday it was the “Student’s Budget” and in the near future it will be “The Matter of. Time Well Spent,” “Student Honor,” ete, How can we Freshmen know the sig- nificance and meaning of these prob- lems unless someone explains them to us? We Freshmen are rather like a bunch of sheep—running around, not knowing where to go or what to do. One might say—what has a Sunday School Class to do with that? Just this—In Dr. McCain’s class we take up our problems and discuss them for their spiritual worth, their mental worth, in fact, for anything which might be beneficial to us. Dr. McCain, we appreciate more than you know, your interest in us and desire to help us. E. W., 31. Freshmen Bell Black Cat (Continued From Page 1.) the evil eye of Budda glowed (a dire sign!) for profaning the Dignity of Learning and enticing the new ones from their duty to the gods. The drama, which ended with the murder of Fri-Voli-Tee by Lee Fresh Foo, was enlivened by the jokes of Ellee Wing- Wing (a big, dark mystery) and Teli- Ring-Ring (the Chink without a care!) and the dances of Fri-Voli-Tee and the chorus. Chief characters: 1. Dignity of Learning—Margaret Ogden. 2. Fri-Voli-Tee—Anne Ehrlich. 8. Teli- Ring - Ring — Carrington Owen. 4. Ellee-Wing - Wing — Katherine Leary. 5. Lee Senior Su—Shannon Pres- ton. : STYLE Features Smart Hats $7.50 new fall colors and styles. Southern Council of “VY” to Meet Here Agnes Seott is to be hostess again. | Nothing delights her more. The guests, who will be with us from Octo- ber 14-16, are members of the South- ern Division Council of the Young Women’s Christian Association, This council is made up of student representatives from each Southern State, and a certain number of mem- bers at large. Our own Jack Anderson was elected one of Georgia’s repre- sentatives during the conference at |Blue Ridge, N. C., last summer. The purpose of this meeting is to plan the program for the year’s work. It is the duty of the Council to carry out in the Southern States, plans made by the National Council which met in New York City last September. The meeting will be under the leadership of Miss Katherine Butler of New York. Miss Butler is secretary of the South- ern Division Y. W. C. A, As she is an old friend of every girl who went to Blue Ridge, her arrival is awaited with great anticipation. With Miss Butler, our guest list will include Theodosia Jones, Elizabeth Smith, Ida Johnston, Thelma Shad, Kay Upchurch, Lydia Roberts, Lucy Stevens, and Ellen Wilcox. Definite plans for the meeting have not been decided upon. Most of the time of these representatives, of neces- sity, will be taken up with business meetings. However, a tea is planned in their honor for Saturday afternoon. 6. Lee Junior Wu—Mary Jane Goodrich. 7. Lee Soph Loo—Sara Townsend. 8. Lee Fresh Foo—Polly Vaughn. Stunt Committees: 1. Peggy Lou Armstrong, chair- man; Mary McCallie, Mary Gregory, co-authors. ; 2. Eleanor Bonham, costume man- ager. 3. Myra Jervey, stage manager. 4. Raemond Wilson, director dances, 5. Cheer Leaders—Jack Anderson, Helen Anderson, Sara Townsend. The suspense of the decision was short, but terrible. As Miss Randolph rose to give the verdict of the judges, a hush fell over the house for one brief moment, and then—a perfect din of shrieks and yells; green caps flung wildly in the air; arms stretched and clutched in wilder embraces—victor- ious joy, raised to his august majesty, the Black Cat, who will soon wear the bell of 731! of Lawrence’s Pharmacy A Real Drug Store Phones Dearborn 0762-0763 309 East College Ave., Opposite Depot, Decatur, Ga. Gordon’s Hosiery; Shop Buy Gordon’s Good Hosiery BROAD AND ARCADE We are showing just the sort of clothes you'll want for these October days—and later, too. Lovely dresses — for both street and dress wear—for campus and for afternoon tea. They are reasonably priced from $14.75 up to $69.75 Sport coats and dress- ier coats, too, are here. They are beautifully styled and are most re- markably priced, $24.75 to $147.50 Your visit will be ap- preciated. bril{ LADIES READY-TO-WEAR 4 PEACHTREE (ARCADE BLDG) “IT do hate to play with a bad loser, don’t you?” “Oh, I don’t know. I’d rather play with a bad loser than any kind of a winner.” Prof.: “What is the difference be- tween the words ‘bill’ and ‘pill’?” Stude: “I don’t know—except that a bill is hard to get up and a pill is hard to get down.” “My room-mate has been using a flesh reducer for a month,” “Any results?” “Yes. The roller is much thinner, ” Daughter: “Dad you don’t allow me half enough money for clothes.” Father: “If I did, you would still go around looking half-dressed.” Miss Jackson: “What were Web- ster’s last words?” Freshman: “Zymosis, Zymotic, Zy- murgy.” She: “Don’t you think their wedding M Us J day, as well as night. sky-high. Many hats are brimless. up or down. tion and surface interest. season.—Vogue. The small Paris Hat is infinitely varied. Women are allowed to have eyebrows, or at least one, by High crowns have disap- peared. The close-fitting crown line of the head reigns supreme. Length of line still exists, but it is a clinging, caressive line towards the cheek and shoulder, not an aggressive one souring Others have brims turned All show in some subtle form the de- velopment of the new idea of more formal elaborate fashions, which, paradoxically, will also be young. With the demise of the high crown, excessive dents and creases have departed. They are replaced by draped folds. Darts, tucks, seams, and shirring re- main to mould the hat to the head and give. it decora- Fine workmanship applied with discretion characterizes the hat of the coming presents make a striking display?” He: “They certainly would have if the eleven parlor clocks had all been going.” —PExchange. Begger: “Lady, I don’t know where my next meal is coming from.” ; Lady: “Well, I’m no information bureau.” Soph: “I can study and still listen to the Victrola.” Fresh: “But, isn’t it confusing?” Soph: “No, each helps take my mind off the other.” Father: “Are you sure you can give my daughter the luxuries to which she is accustomed?” Suitor: “I ought to; I’m the one who accustomed her to them.” British aviation industry is already sensing the importance of that field, according to the automotive division of the department, which has cited the light plane flying school recently es- tablished in Buenos Aires. _ ee ee \ that follows the Here Gary is copying the small, youthful Hats that Paris is so strong for, and Vogue gives first place. GARY TS €O PY PNGG “Pane ORIGINAL PARIS MODELS EXACTLY — NAMING THEM “AVALON”—AND AT THIS PRICE! $4350 THE SMALL PARTS HAL— BY AUTHORITY OF GARY! AT' ONLY THIRTEEN-FPIFTY Behold! Gary Ha { a Muse's “The Style Center yfthe South’ PEACHTREE «WALTON - BROAD Fourth Floor — ( i LISTEN TO YOUR VOICE VOL. XII AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE, DECATUR, GA., WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19. 1927. oe, y The International Relations Club Hears Dr. Logan Make Talk On Japan Discusses Political Relations Between Japan and the United States. The first meeting of the Interna- tional Relations Club this year was held last Thursday night. After the roll call and some brief announce- ments the meeting was turned over to Dr. Logan, who spoke on Japan. Dr. Logan said in beginning his talk that the Japanese claimed their his- tory went back for 2586 years, that the line of emperors was unbroken and that the present emperor was of the same line of descent, descended from some goddess. The authentic history of Japan begins with 451 A. D. when the country was governed by the commander-in-chief of the feudal lords. As the ideal of Great Britain is Fair Play, the ideal of France, Equality, the ideal of America, Liberty, so the ideal of Japan is Loyalty which heads up in the emperor. This makes a won- derful nation and a strong unit. In 1549 Japan was opened to for- eigners by the preaching of the Jesuits. Within thirty years 50,000 or 60,000 Christians had been converted and soon the number reached 1,000,000. This favorable progress continued un- til 1606 when persecutions set in. Be- tween the years 1606-1614 all the priests were driven out and the Chris- tians killed. Then no foreigners were allowed until 1853 when Commodore Perry was sent by the United States Government to see if it would be possi- ble to form commercial treaties with Japan. During the time that the country had, been shut un the only traders allowed were the Dutch. Dr. Logan thrilled the hearts of his listeners as he told how Commodore Perry’s activities had led to the open- ing of Japan for America and finally for the other nations. “But it is Amer- ica whom the Japanese love,” said Dr. Logan. America acted as an older brother and guided Japan into west- ern civilization. In 1871 Japan sent out seventy of the nobility over the world who brought back the news of the wonderful civilizations of the other countries. Then Japan sent out more people who brought back to Japan the best in all the world and they set up their present civilization. Our relations with Japan had been very pleasant until too many came over. Under the “Gentleman’s Agree- ment” Japan promised that if Amer- json, Miss Edler, Miss Black Cat Brings Luck to Freshmen Juniors Entertain Sister Class at Tea- Dance. Its great to be a Freshman! Not only because they won the Black Cat but because of all the nice things he brings along with him. Yesterday afternoon, in his honor, the Juniors entertained their sisters—the Fresh- men—with a charming tea-dance. The decorations were in black and gold with cunning blaci: kitties grin- ning from the walls to remind us of our good luck last Saturday night. There was a most delightful pro- gram. Lou Robertson danced,* Eliz- abeth Tyson gave a reading and Hortense Elton sang a song in her own charming way. After the program, hostesses and guests danced until the dinner bell brought them to earth again. Bacon Bat Honors Faculty Members Second Year Faculty Enter- tains at Sunset Meadows. The faculty forgot their worries about ignorant Freshmen tests to be corrected, and tests to be made out and had the time of their lives last Saturday at a Bacon Jat, The host- esses of the occasion were last year’s new members and the honor guests this year’s new ones. They gathered at the Alumnae House at 5 o’clock and then hiked to Sunset Meadows. Thus they were more than ready for the delicious picnic supper which con- sisted of hot dogs, bacon and tomato sandwiches, roasted corn, toasted cheese sandwiches, apples, pop-corn, good hot coffee, marshmellows and chocolate candy. The only thing lack- ing was a full moon, but it was not really missed for the men built a huge bonfire after supper and all gathered around it. They talked together, laughed, joked and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Those on the Bacon Bat were: Miss Gaylord, Miss Cheatham, Miss Jack- Lewis, Miss ica would not try to exclude Japanese, | Preston, Miss Alexander, Dr. and Mrs. the Japanese Government would limit the number who wished to go to America. For many years it was diffi- cult for anyone to come to America. The relations were very cordial be- tween the two governments because all the diplomatic business had been carried on in a gentlemanly way. But soon a cry went up from the California coast that the white people did not want their children to be in school with Japanese children. To a people of such delicate sensibilities as the Japanese this wound was not un- derstood. They believed that America had some spite on them and that America was taking it out on their children. Many of the Japanese who had come over to America had been prosperous and had bought land. America pass- ed a bill that no Japanese could own land. Japan had been listening to the missionary messengers from America who taught the Golden Rule. Now they began wondering if America was practising what she preached, if she were a lover of Liberty and Justice. Dr. Logan described the dreadful events of the year 1924 when Japan was suffering from earthquakes, fire and the needs these disasters brought with them. At such a time America passed the 1924 immigration bill, which contained the exclusion bill for the Japanese. This had been done without formal diplomacies, and when Japan was absolutely down and out. “Tf there is one thing the Japanese | Logan, Dr. and Mrs. Wright, Mrs. Sydenstricker, Miss Smith, Miss Phy- thian, Miss Torrance and her sister, Miss McKinney, Dr. Sweet, Miss Lynn, Miss Bland, Miss Gilroy, Miss Hagle- son, Miss Strauss, Miss Stone, Mr. and Mrs. Robinson, Miss Pike, Miss Cald- well, Miss Little, Miss Christie, Miss Randolph, Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham, Miss Westall, Miss Florence E. Smith, and Dr. and Mrs. McCain. cannot forget,” said Dr. Logan, “it is kindness.” Japan could not forget the kindness and sympathy which Amer- ica had shown in their troubles and because of their appreciation for these things the exclusion bill was a harder slap in the face. The Japanese called on Dr. Logan to speak on the subject at a meeting of the Christian Council. After some hesitancy, Dr. Logan tried to ex- plain the difficulty that arises when two peoples live in one country. He reminded them of their attitude in Korea where they assumed the upper hand and the Koreans became the servants. “In America, the white man must be the government and the colored man the servant,” he said. Since this time of strained feelings, others have sought to convince Japan of the racial question. During the war we found people living in America who were not Americanized. Dr. Logan said twenty-five years ago when he (Continued on Page 2.) gonistic LISTEN TO YOUR VOICE NO. 4 Hayes and Carrier Invincible Cold-Footed Wilburn, Poker Face Pasco Quail Be- fore Tilden II. The latest campus’ marvel! None other than Dr. Hayes, who has turned out to be Bill Tilden II! This discoy- ery was made in the exhibition tennis match Thursday afternoon, when Miss Wilburn and our “Poker Face” Pasco played Virginia Carrier and Dr. Hayes. Poor Miss Wilburn got cold-feet to the extent that she had to wear wool socks—the nice thick kind that roll down over your shoes so nicely. Evi- dently she peeped out of the gym win- dow and saw Dr. Hayes practicing his slashing drives, his volleys, etc., etc. But her wool socks helped be- cause she certainly exhibited some good plays. Pasco has a serve that blinded Dr. Hayes even—and that’s saying a lot. Really, when Pasco served the score- keeper had a hard time putting down points fast enough. Virginia Carrier can get a ball wher- ever it hits even if it’s a line ball in the farthermost corner of the court. In spite of the wonderful playing of Dr. Hayes, Virginia did not let herself be overshadowed by her partner’s play- ing. This match played by “Cold-Footed” Miss Wilburn, “Poker Face” Fasco, omnipresent Virginia and the nocha- lant Dr. Hayes offered much interest and merriment to the spectators. Too, such an exhibition of skill could not but inspire each to try her swing at the game, and come out for tennis. Miss MacDougall _ Publishes New Book Result of Work on Malarial Parasites of Canary Birds. Those of us who have been here for ome time know that Miss MacDougall, whom we are proud to claim as the head of our Biology Department, has been working on a very interesting ex- periment connected with malarial parasites in canary birds, Miss Mac- Dougall started this work two years ago when she taught for a semester at the school of Hygiene and Public Health at Johns Hopkins University. When she returned to Agnes Scott she brought the canaries upon which she |had been working and continued her experiment here. Recently the results of this experi- ment have been published. The effect of changes in the sugar content of the blood on bird malaria were studied. The graphs and tables which she pre- sents justify the conclusion which is reached: “The increase of the sugar content of the blood brings about a condition favorable for the parasite in bird malaria, and a decrease in the blood sugar by the use of insulin creates a condition unfavorable for the parasite.” The results of this experi- ment are very interesting and point the way toward new methods of treat- ing malaria. All of us are very proud of Miss MacDougall and her con- tribution to science, Y. W. C. A. SPONSORS COMMUNITY TEA The season’s first community tea brought to last Wednesday afternoon a pleasantly informal and congenial hour. Charming as faculty hostesses were Miss Hopkins and Mrs. Logan, who, presiding over the lovely silver service, poured coffee. Dorothy Harper, Ann McCollum, Emily Kingsbery, and Jo Walker assisted in entertaining. Yellow autumn flowers and exultant chatter transformed the Y. W. Cabinet room to a place of gaiety. These teas admirably serve their two-fold capacity of bringing the faculty members and the students to- gether in social interests, and of in- troducing to the students another phase of their campus life. To know that such a tea is to be sponsored every month is to eagerly anticipate it. College Council Considers Many Pi Alpha Phi Sets Task for Self Potential Rava bilities of the Hottentuts As- tounding. Pi Alpha Phi, in order to live up to the boasted democracy of our col- lege community, has thrown open’ its doors to all “illiterate, impotent, im- provident and impolitic Hottentots.” The above sentence translated simply means that Pi Alphy Phi, the debating club of A. S. C., has invited all those students not members of the said or- ganization to tryout on Thursday eve- ning, October 20, ef 7 P. M., in the chapel. You are ¢e-dially urged to be present. This invitation wes issued by Esther Nisbet last Wednesday morning in chapel. The aspiratits were given an opportunity to see and hear what membership in this worthy organiza- tion will mean by a debate: Resolved: “That Pi Alpha Phi Is the Best and Only Means by Which Illiterate, Im- potent, Improvident and Impolitic Hot- tentots may be developed and im- proved.” The affirmative was upheld by Polly Vaughan and the negative by Augusta Dunbar. Both speakers wish- ed to be warned two seconds before their debate began, in order that they might know when they had only five minutes left. Accordingly, after Mary Riviere, timekeeper, had iramatically rung the dinner-bell the arguments were begun. They may | riefly be summar- ized as follows: ~ Affirmative: I. Introduction: A. Immediate cause for discussion, “the impending and imperatively im- portant tryouts.” B. Admitted matter—that Pi Alpha Phi is the only means of developing and improving said persons. C. Question is: Is it the best means. D. Question is to be considered from these standpoints: 1. Physically: “I stand on my feet.” 2. .Mentally: “I stand on my head.” 8. Morally: “I don’t know where I stand.” Il. Proof: A. Physically: 1. “Through endurance of the pedal extremities gained by long hours of standing.” 2. “Muscular ‘beau gestures.’ ” 3. “Through the fast and furious pugilistic encounters which terminate every Pi Alpha debate.” B. Mentally—because it makes possible, argument with the three strongest forces on the campus. 1. Exec. control gained by 2. Mr. Tart. 8. Your roommate. ©. Morally: 1. Because it is a test of good sportsmanship since it is a known fact that the best debaters always lose the decision. 2. Training for truth-finding in an opponent’s argument—it is so rare. 3. Encourages the lost art of pre- varication on which is based courtesy, chivalry, tact, and friendship. Ill. “Therefore, I have convinced myself that Pi Alpha Phi is the best and only means of developing and im- proving illiterate, impotent, improvi- dent and impolitic Hottentots.” Miss Dunbar, beginning with “Madam Chairman, ladies, gentlemen and Freshmen,” gave a noteworthy refutation of the affirmative argu- ments. In fact, throughout her speech she was “able to impale her opponent on the horns of a dilemma—a peculiar- ly fitting mode of attack for a rebuttal speech.” She granted that Pi Alpha Phi is the only means of developing and improving impotent, illiterate, im- provident and impolitic Hottentots but contested the fact that it is the best. Suggestions Made In Open Forum Greater Liberty Granted in Chaperonage Rules. At the last meeting of the College Council, held on Thursday, October 6, the several questions brought up by the student body at Open Forum were discussed. It was decided that the privilege of having lights until eleven o'clock on Saturday nights could not be granted, because Dr. Sweet op- posed this as being detrimental to our health. In fact, she mentioned the possibility of having breakfast twen- ty minutes later on Sunday morning, in order that we might have longer to rest. However, the latter question has not been definitely decided upon. The council said that it was per- fectly willing to grant the request that specials be delivered twice on Sunday instead of once. It is only a question of whether the Decatur Post Office de- livers on Sunday afternoon. The au- thorities there will be consulted, and the results of this consultation will be announced to the college community at an early date. The question of attending football games unchaperoned was then brought up. It was decided that three girls might go to them, without a chaper- one, provided that one of the girls be a Junior or a Senior, and that they be back on the campus by time limit. It was also decided that, when going out for the night or for the week-end, a girl might leave the campus in a car with her hostess, and that on Sun- day one might return from church in a car if there is an older woman whom she knows, in the ear with her. Dr. McCain Attends Fla. Synod Meeting Dr. McCain has just returned from meeting with the Synod of Florida, which convened last week at Gaines- ville. He reports that they gave him a chance to talk as long as he wished on Agnes Scott. The representatives informed him that they are planning to help us find friends in Florida to assist financially on our proposed building program. While he was gone, he had the op- portunity of talking with three of our trustees, Dr. E. D. Brownlee, Dr. J. R. Cunningham, and Mr. C. T. Paxon. He met numbers of people who told him that they had daughters or friends who wanted to come to Agnes Scott, and they all requested catalogues. During his stay in Gainesville Dr. McCain was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Shaw, the parents of Mamie, who graduated here last year, Eliz- abeth, who graduated here several years ago, and Jeannette, who is with us now. He saw Mamie, who is an assistant at the University of Flor- ida, where she has one class of twenty- five young men! The city manager of Gainesville, who married a former Agnes Scott girl, took him around and showed him the modern heating plants of the city. Dr. McCain was especially interested in these because they gave him some ideas which may be of service here. Altogether, he reports a very profit- able as well as a quite enjoyable trip. She granted that it developed said stu- dents but denied that it improved. I. Physically: A. “TI admit that long standing de- velops the pedal extremities; but who wants big feet?” B. “I admit that large muscles may be developed by fervent gestures; but again—what girl wants to look like Jack Dempsey?” Il. Mentally: “This is my oppon- ent’s weakest point.” A. “We are forced to admit that Pi Alpha Phi develops the pate, for on observing the members of that august (Continued on Page 3.) THE AGONISTIC Che Agonistic Subscription Price, $1.25 per year in advance. Single Copies, 5 cents. Published weekly. Owned and published by the Students of Agnes Scott College. Entered as Second Class Matter. STAFF OF AGONISTIC Meitor-i- niet. 1 aa See oe ee Carolyn Essig UIBRISTATID HG TbOn: #747. Ue cere ee Elizabeth Merritt VoQub a s32y: 7401 O16 931 0) oye ene re SE a OE Edith MeGranahan ACHIGHIC TOTO 2 aso eis ow eas Chopin Hudson Pechnanve: Nditors——— oe a Alice Jernigan PORGSIGTUO R= ee ee Louise Sherfesee Society Piditvors. - ae. a. a oe Irene Lowrance MANAGEMENT RUusiness Mansgeres = ee. See ee Lillian White Assistant Business Manager _____________ Martha Riley Selman Ciwenlation sanders. 2 = a a Louise Girardeau REPORTERS FOR THIS ISSUE Polly Vaughn, °30 Vera Kamper, ’28 Olive Spencer, ’29 Clarene Dorsey, ’30 Pauline Willoughby, °30 Virginia Earle, '30 Dorothy Harper, ’28 Mary Crenshaw, ’28 Esther Nesbit, '29 Carolyn Nash, ’30 Laura Brown, 731 EDITORIAL VOICES—NOT OF THE SPIRIT It was about the year sixteen hundred and five that Shake- speare penned Lear’s praise of his daughter: “Her voice was ever soft gentle and low; an excellent thing in woman.” A moment's pause near a group of our own girls will convince one that such a sentiment is surely of the remote past. For in this second decade of the twentieth century we have become ac- customed—but not reconciled—to very loud voices. There are those who know fundamentals of vocal expression, those who have a keen sense of hearing, those who have delicate voices and conse- quently suffer aching throats after a half hour of vocal competi- tion. These plomb the depths of their imagination hoping to dis- cover a means of conjuring up the peace of the days of old. A loud voice is injurious, disagreeable and such a waste of energy! We have gradually formed the habit of constantly speak- ing very loudly because our friends speak loudly. To be heard it seems we must force our vocal cords to go through all manner of contortions. Continual straining of vocaltmuscles readily causes permanent injury. It will take the voice beyond control, bring about harshness, hoarseness, nasality, squeezing of vowels and any number of similar defects in tone. Mr. Johnson told one of his pupils last spring that if she took part in Senior Opera (which naturally strains the voice, for pure tones are not funny and Senior Opera must be funny) it would take her voice a year to recover from the abuse. If a week’s rehearsal and one night of performance would so affect a trained voice, how gradually but inevitably will constant strain tell on the untrained voice? The present custom of loud talking is most painful to those who are not blessed with overly developed lungs or dulled sensi- bilities. It positively hurts a professional in this delicate subject to hear any one err grossly in the principles of speaking. Many have an acute sense of hearing bestowed by nature rather than de- veloped through a study of principle. Loud talking is quite as painful to these, who, alas, have no choice but to begin the pro- cess of systematic dulling of one of the finest senses given to man. What can we do here on the campus to remedy such a situa- tion? The solution is quite simple if everyone will co-operate. If each would lower her voice to a normal, well modulated tone, we could pass a group of our girls, enjoy a meal in the dining room, and hear only a pleasant murmur of conversation in place of the usual din. This would not only create a much better impression upon visitors, but would save us—our voices, our nerves. By com- mon consent the general pitch can be changed from a piercing scream to a warmly interesting tone. We would do well to aspire to a beautiful voice, not for the sake of the voice alone (though that were much), but for the innate qualities of excellence which such a voice manifests. A charming voice instantly catalogues one as cultured, well bred. It usually denotes courtesy and consideration. Indeed, the tone of veice tells as much about the smaller qualities that go to make up character as does the shine of a slipper, the cock of a hat, or the gaze of a pair of eyes. A student who has just come to Agnes Scott from the North was asked why she chose a college so far from her home. “To acquire a bit of that charming Southern culture,” she de- lightfully replied. The sweep of our campus, the gleam of white columns thru the trees, our joyous hospitality, our graciousness—I did not fear for these. But the Southern voice, whose qualities of gentleness, modulation and harmony are sung and praised abroad! How would our voices sound upon the ears of this well spoken Northerner, who came to us seeking Southern culture? I fear they would offend. However, if each considers her own voice as her personal respons- ibility, there is no reason why we may not correct this fault. Let us attend to it immediately, so that we may give ourselves, as well as visitors, a real treat—a scene of true Southern culture. Our Margaret McCoy, 31 Perle Landay. ’31 Jean Alexander, ’31 Mary McCallie, '30 Elizabeth Tyson, °29 campus lends the perfect setting. Let us color it warmly with | tones soft and low. Ladies’ Auxiliary Entertains Pres- byterian Girls Quite a lovely social affair, and one not to be forgotten by many, was the party for the Agnes Scott girls given last Thursday evening at eight o’clock in the gymnasium of the Decatur Presbyterian Church. The Ladies’ Auxiliary of the church had sent out many invitations to the Presbyterian girls in the college. Much interest was manifested in the party by all those who had been fortunate enough to re- -eive the necessary invitations. Thursday evening at 8 o’clock found a group of about fifty girls, happy and eagerly awaiting the arirval of Mrs. Sydenstricker, who was the charming and efficient chaperone of the eve- ning. This group of light-hearted girls in the charge of the said instructor found its way to the church. The guests were met at the entrance to the gymnasium by Dr. McGeachy, the pastor of the church. The hall was very effectively dec- orated in late summer and early fall flowers. After the arrival of the guests, everyone present was told by Mrs. MeGeachy, the mistress of cere- monies, to form a receiving line. Then to the tune of a lively march, the host and hostesses, who were Dr. and Mrs. McGeachy, Mrs. Rivers, and Mrs. Cun- ningham, passed down the line, follow- ed by each girl as her turn came. The ensuing introductions and the _ice- breaking handshakes shook off any formality that might have been pres- ent. After these pleasant introduc- vions each girl drew for a partner whc took her for some refreshing punch which was served from artistically dec- orated tables at either end of the gymnasium hall. An art exhibit con- test followed which caused much hilar- ity. Partners for this event were secured by the matching up of pictures of twins—-a feature which in itself was very interesting. The winners of the art contest, who were Emily Moore and Weesa Chandler, were presented with a box of crayons as the prize. Im- promptu stunts, contests, games, and fortunes made up the rest of the eve- ning entertainment. As the hands of the clock ap- proached ten, delicious refreshments, consisting of block ice cream and angel food cake, were served the guests by several ladies of the auxil- iary. During the entire evening there was not a dull moment. All were kept rushing from one contest to another, while merry laughter and lively conversation came in between. Dr. and Mrs. Gillespie of Columbia Seminary, and Dr. and Mrs. McCain were among the guests of the evening. As the time came for parting, every- one was loathe to go, for the Auxiliary had given the Agnes Scott girls a most enjoyable party. Hats off, girls ——and three cheers for the Ladies’ Auxiliary! Already! Let’s go! INTERNATIONAL RELA- TIONS CLUB HEARS DR. LOGAN MAKE TALK (Continued From Page 1.) left America the American home was an establishment of purity and peace and that one of the causes of its pres- ent distress was that America had opened her doors too wide to southern Europe. Since Dr. Logan’s return to America he said many questions had been asked him. “If Japan were recovering?” “Yes,” he said, “the wound is heal- ing.” He cited an instance of Amer- ica’s sending some dolls over to Japanese school children. In his com- munity, Dr. Logan said, there were only 119 of the dolls for 400 schools. But they divided them as best they could, and had a great celebration. The dolls were received by the Gover- nor and the festivities lasted three days. A prominent newspaperman said to Dr. Logan at this time that Japan was comforted by the dolls, but he felt that America was saying, “Here’s a doll for you, now run on away.” Ambassador Bancroft, American Ambassador to Japan, was recalled to America on account of his health at the time of the exclusion bill. It was a great blow to him and to other thinking men that such a bill was passed in the way it was. His part- ing words to the Japanese were: “Have faith in Japan, have faith in America. BAY ol U0e CS the direction of Helen Respess, rep- resentative to the Y. W. C. A., had charge of chapel evercises. A clever little skit was presented that was very enlightening to the college community as to the beneficial relation that should, and does in part, exist between the Day Students and the boarders. Mera Neary first appeared as the be- wildered Freshman boarder, just step- ping off the train. Augusta Roberts, as a helpful Day Student, rushed on in her Ford, just in time to meet the train and relieve the poor boarder’s distress. Then when the boarder be- gan to get homesick and long for a homelike atmosphere, Ray Knight in- vited her to visit her for a week-end in her home. But the boarder had yet another care. What church must she join? Helen Respess finally covered the boarder’s face with smiles by aid- ing her to become affiliated with the right church. Then the scene changed, Mildred Phippin comes in as Lapse of Time and Augusta Roberts appeared as a mournful Day Student who finds difficulty in joining the college activi- ties. Mera Neary, as the life-saving boarder, invites her to spend the night with her any night that she wishes to attend club meetings. This little skit was very helpful in showing everyone how co-operation of boarders and Day Students will make everybody happier. We Day Students are certainly hav- ing a busy time these days. This epi- demic of giving tests that seems to be affecting all the faculty takes up a great deal of our time. But, strictly adhering to the theory that “all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy,” we are indulging a little in our taste for dances. Monday, October 10, the first Emory tea-dance of the season‘at the Atlanta Woman’s Club was at- tended by Hortense Elton, Catherine Lott, Pat Murphy, and Hazel Wolfle. Saturday, October 8, Anna Knight and Sarah White attended the Theta Kappa Psi tea-dance. Hazel Wolfle, Mary Gladys Steffner, Pearl Hastings, Virginia Branch, Anna Knight, Sarah White and Ray Knight were invited to the K. L. K. dance last Friday night. By way of reminder to the Day Students who have either forgotten about or did not know of two of our privileges, we wish to announce that a special plunge period for Day Students is held every Thursday at 2:10, and that the Day Students may sign up in Miss Hopkins’ office if they wish to spend the night in their room in Gaines. Lillie Bellingrath tells us that we will have a Day-Student hike Wednes- day afternoon, October 19, if the weather is fine. Saturday, the Day Students, under EXCAROGE This may prove inspiring to con- tributors to We Think: The Crimson-White, of the Uni- versity of Alabama, is an altogether interesting and businesslike paper. It has ten pages of eight columns each, with an unusual number of ads. In an editorial on the credo of the paper, the Crimson-White says, in part: were highly excited and apparently disturbed when the Honor Council an- nounced its intention of publicly post- ing the names of all students found guilty of cheating. A vote revealed almost 4 to 1 opposed to the plan. Guilty consciences? —Arkansas Panther. The most interesting topic in the Southwestern is the “Date-Booking Agency.” No Hitch in Dating Your Choice Date Booking Agency Blossoms Forth “Constructive criticism,’ as the phrase is ordinarily used, is just so much rot. Nine times out of ten, ‘constructive criticism’ means nothing more than enthusiastic praise of Things As They Are. So-called ‘de- structive criticism’ is in the truest sense really constructive.” —Mercer Cluster. for Business Be yourself and secure the proper classification. This unusual request is made by the Flowers, Patton and Faires Date Booking Agency, Ince., which opened offices recently for the benefit of those unable to secure social engagements with. ones of their choice. Slogans by which the agency hopes to hoodwink victims blazen thus— ‘Girls Be Sure of a Date Every Week,” “Our Recommended Dates Conform to the U. S. Pure Food Laws,” “They All Come to Us Sooner or Later,” “Not a Fluke in the Outfit,” “Transfers Ac- cepted With Transcript of Credits,” “No Trial No Error.” There will be a slight extra charge for “body by Fisher.” Students at the University of Texas Judge and trust her by her records. Judge and trust America by fifty years of friendship.” “This is what Japan is trying to do,” Dr. Logan said, “to judge us by our past record. Today Japan is one of the three largest powers because of her army and navy. She will remain one of the three great powers because she has learned humanity, and to be a friend to man—because Japan prac- tises the Golden Rule.” om * st ne AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE DECATUR, GEORGIA Spacious and beautiful grounds elegant buildings with modern conveniences, full and able faculty. Courses leading to A. B. degree. music and art. Best advantages in For Catalog, Address J. R. McCain, President * a * THE AGONTSTIC Verily, pride goeth before a fall! The “pride” of the Freshmen over their victory slightly preceded the “fall” of all of us under a seige of tests! But with it all, we’re living right merrily. The Lindbergh episode last week furnished quite enough excitement for a month. Loads of people went in to see the parade, and the more fortun- ate ones went out to Tech Stadium to hear him speak. Pernette Adams got within two feet of the august gentleman; and Mary Sayward almost feels that she knows him personally, because her mother and father sat op- posite him at the banquet; while Laura Brown considered herself a member of the welcoming committee because she got to go to Candler Field to see him land. And speaking of Lindbergh—there was a party for him in Rebekah din- ing room. Pernette Adam’s birthday was last Wednesday, and her table en- tertained “in honor of ‘Lindy’ and *Pernie’,” Tuesday night, October 11. The table was patriotically decorated in red, white and blue, and miniature monoplanes were used as favors. Among our recent visitors have been: Laura Robinson’s mother, from! Augusta, Ga.; Lillian White’s young sister, Clara; Knox Nunnally’s mother, Josephine Barry’s mother, Sallie Ferguson and Louise McCullock, who visited Margaret Ferguson for the Stunt, Josephine Wells’ mother, Dr. McPhaul, of Charlotte, N. C., who took Shirley, Betty Hudson, and “Dit” Quarles to the Tech-Alabama game and to dinner on Saturday; Anna Katherine Golucke’s mother, with whom Anna Katherine and Mary Gordon spent the week-end in Atlanta; Eloise Harris, ’25, for the Tech-Ala- bama game; Elinore Morgan’s father, mother, sister and brother. We are all glad to have Miss Heron back again with us. There has been quite a bit of “step- ping out” around here lately. Emily Harvey and Lenore Gardner attended the Emory Campus Club party in Atlanta last week. Margaret Ferguson went to the Delta Sigma Delta dance Friday night. Ditty Winter was out for lunch and the Tech-Alabama game Saturday. Sara Johnson spent the week-end at her home in Macon. Chugga Sydnor attended Ben Mil- ner’s wedding at All Saints Church last Wednesday night. The French Club reception on Fri- day evening at Julia Napier’s home in Decatur was quite an “affair.” The club and certain members of the Al- liance Francais in Atlanta were the guests of the club officers—Louise Girardeau, Marion Green, Helen Rid- ley, and Julia Napier. There were quite a number of din- ner parties and “dates” at the Tea House last Wednesday. Decatur Woman’s Exchange New Location DEKALB THEATRE BLDG. Gifts—Hose—F lowers Party Orders Dearborn 3343—Mrs. Cooper Miss Janef Preston entertained in honor of Miss Althea Bland, who has been visiting Miss Margaret Bland. The guests included: the honoree, and Miss Margaret Bland, Miss Eagleson, Miss Polly Stone, Miss Dick Scandrett, and Miss Gaylord. “B. W.” Stowe, “Red” Townsend, Zu Walford, and Bibbs McKee had dinner together. Irene Lowrance entertained her grandchild, Louise Rogers, and Betty Hudson entertained her grandmother, Sally Cothran. Miss Jackson was the guest of Carolyn Payne and Polly Irvine. On Thursday, Jack McClelland and Mrs.:C. W. Hamilton (Leone Bowers) gave a luncheon honoring Miriam An- derson. Their guests were: Mary Ray Dobyns, Elizabeth Grier, Mary Shew- maker, Mildred Phippen, and Virginia Carrier. Sally Cothran and Louise Robertson entertained at a delightful breakfast Sunday morning in their room in Ans- ley Hall. Those present were: Sara Johnston, Elizabeth Merritt, Harriet Alexander, Therese Barksdale, Helen Sisson, Virginia Cameron, Elisabeth Tyson, Josephine Barry, Mrs. Barry, Dave Warfield, Aileen Moore, Mildred Greenleaf and Marion Green. PI ALPHA PHI SETS TASK FOR SELF (Continued From Page 1.) body we cannot but notice that all of them have the big-head.” B. “Everyone knows that a good- mind is a handicap in debating.” Ill. Morally: é A. Impossible because it leads to divorce. “If, by any chance, a member of Pi Alpha Phi should marry—an un- likely occurrence—a divorce is inevit- able, Men do not like women who argue, and they cannot abide women who argue well.” B. “Members of Pi Alpha Phi not only prevaricate but, like the pro- verbial restless sleeper, must be first on one side and then on the other.” “In conclusion, I hope that I have proved to you both by my arguments and by example, that Pi Alpha Phi does not improve illiterate, impotent, improvident and impolitic Hottentots.” Despite Miss Dunbar’s evidence, Pi Alpha Phi hopes that you—the judges —have rendered a decision in favor of the affirmative and will be on hand Thursday night to give to Pi Alpha Phi “the best that you have.” — eet atibeend *) HEWEY’S | FOR Scrip Ink, Stationery, Toilet Articles, Nunnally’s Candy, and the daily dope. GO TO— HEWEY’S “LITTLE DEC” we A SL cS - Smart Nifty Hats for the college girls, also dresses, crepe, satin georgette and jersey. IRENE HAT SHOP MASONIC BLDG. DECATUR GEORGIA 2, oe With Our Clubs A brief business meeting of the Glee Club was held last Wednesday night, during which the constitution of the club was reread for the benefit of the new members and the refresh- ment of memory of the old ones. Also a limit for the collection of dues was set for the first Wednesday in Novem- ber, after which date those who have not paid will be automatically exclud- ed. For the new members, these will be one dollar, for the old, fifty cents. Then work on the choruses of the operetta, “The Gitana,” which is to be presented early in December, was con- tinued. Two were reviewed and mem- orized while a third was well started. The club is greatly interested and en- couraged by its director, Mrs. Johnson, and so on the whole is progressing rapidly. Looking to Christmas The Classical Club remind the stu- dent body that this organization is selling Christmas cards and Christmas stickers. Frances Craighead, presi- dent of the club, is in charge of the sales. If you wish to place an order, ask Frances to send you their assort- ment from which you can select your cards. Good news, you won’t have to pay for them until the orders arrive! League of Women Voters The executive council of the League of Women Voters met Thursday night. Plans were made for a meeting of the League next Thursday night, October 26. The fourth Thursday in each month is the date selected for the meetings of this organization since Pi Alpha Phi meets on the first and third Thursdays and the International Re- lations Club, the second Thursday. The officers of the League of Women Vot- ers for the year are: Frances Craig- head, president; Georgia Watson, vice- president, and Elaine Jacobsen, secre- tary. Hilda Kalmon: “Do you think it’s unlucky to get married on Friday?” Julian: “Certainly. Why should Friday be an exception?” Host: “What do you think of these cigars? Lindbergh gave them to me.” Guest: “What does he use them for, sky-writing ?” Giddy, My Dear: There’s just too much excitement for poor unmarried maidens from a female hinstitoot—Lindy and Ronald Colman in Atlanta in one week! We only needed H. R. H. to make the circle complete. Poor Belle Ward was in a She couldn’t decide whether to go to Dee to prayer meet- ing to see “Secret,” or to Atlanta to the Howard to see Ronald. “Cause really, don’t you think ‘Secret’s’ as cute as Ronald Colman? [f I could just see myself looking like Vilma Banky,” she sighed and rolled her eyelashes some more. But except for Belle Ward we're all more thrilled over Lindy. Why, Giddy, Carolina McCall actually forgot she was supposed to put up the mail that afternoon and went tearing off to town, Polly Irvine went to Atlanta the same afternoon and got lost in the rush. She was so pepped over this date she was to have with a fatherly old man, a friend of her family’s whom she’d never met (the friend, not the family). He was to take her to a show and buy her heaps of food, and to recognize her by her grey hat in front of the Howard. Well, she got “stood up,” and we laughed and laugh- ed ’cause she’d made us all so hungry talking about what she would have to eat. She counted seven grey hats and thirteen fatherly men in front of the Howard before she gave it up as a bad job. Unlike most people, anyways, she prefers her dates on the colonade. Saturday night her date asked her what the parlors were like. Polly said she didn’t know, but she could tell him about every splinter on the colonade. Just then Dittie Winter dashed by with her ears as red as her coat. Mary Katherine Gay was giggling so we perfect frenzy. thought she’d have hysterics before she could tell us about it. Dittie had gotten a call from Emory with “Doc Hall” written after the number, and don’t think she didn’t ask to speak to Mr. Doc Hall and “he” turned out to be the dormitory for pre-med’s. Dell Arbuckle had most as bad luck. Did you hear about her call from a Persian rug man who wanted a date? But, oh Giddy, the funniest thing I’ve heard in ages was about a cer- tain aesthetic upper classman asking Sara Townsend to “play wood nymph” with her on the May Day grounds. I hope she wasn’t as tactless as Dit Quarles was the other night. Eliza Ramey was tired leading her—they’d been doing a lovely waltz to “So Blue”—and said, “Dit, can you lead a waltz?” “No. Cutie,” said Dit, sweetly and convyersationally, “can you?” Not much scandal, Giddy, dear. Even Carolyn Payne doesn’t know any. She says the dirt’s so clean it’s like sand. She’s raging around here now cause Fleming said he had football seats in the center of the field, and she’s afraid of getting trampled on. I’m too sleepy to write any more. Besides I have to get my beauty sleep while I can; the proctor keeps me awake sh-ing after lights. As ever, Yours for more scandal, Aggie. Dennis Lindsey Printing Company (Incorporated) Commercial Printing and Stationery PHONE DEARBORN 0976 DECATUR, GA. 421 Church St, FULL VALUE---AND A GREAT DEAL MORE! THE MOST EXCEPTIONAL Lovely all-silk chiffon, woven to sheerest beauty and subtle strength! Truly its price is the lowest in the city for hosiery of such quality, texture and durability! In all shades! MILLER Beautiful Hosrery VALUE IN TOWN! $785 You Are Cordially Invited to View Them DeLuxe Footwear 2nd floor a) Sport Oxfords Downstairs THE AGONISTIC A Reply In this column last week a Freshman said that she had noticed an appalling lack of contaet between student body and faculty. I know of no institution where there is more contact. The feel- ing between faculty and student body, the friendly interest that the admin- istration takes in the individual, and the system of faculty advisors has been and continues to be a source of amazement to me. Of course the faculty can hardly rush up to us, slap us on the back, and call us, “old horse!” But I have found them, even the most formidable, exceedingly human and with a lack of formality that was both disengaging and charm- ing. The faculty takes more interest in us than we do in ourselves. As for the administration, they are constant- ly concerned with our welfare. We do not think of them as the president and the dean but as Dr. MeCain and Miss Hopkins. M. F. M., °30. Library Books and Rules While we are suppressing certain undesirables in the community, I would plan for the suppression of those people who are tampering with the library books. Some people—call her or them §. P.—are causing a lot of unhappiness and trouble in the library, all because of carelessness. S. P. is not content with carrying books from the history room to the sociology, or psyc, Latin rooms, not satisfied with taking them out and leaving no card at the desk, not content with taking the books to her room, at an early hour and leaving no trace of herself or-the book, but, worst of all, S. P. is losing the books as fast as possible and is saying nothing about it. As Mrs. Maude Woode Park would say, “That was a long sentence,” There seems to be a marked lack of sportsmanship in this procedure. At least, so it seems; S. P. could tell the librarian or her helpers that she has lost a book and then offer to do some- thing about it. But somehow she doesn’t; in fact, she even fails to re- port the loss. As it is, things are rocking along so that the librarian is worried and the rest of us poor mor- tals are getting ’way behind with Eng- lish or psyc. notes. On account of these same campus pests, we are all spending valuable time tracking over the library, dis- turbing everyone, in an effort to find that book which S. P. has carelessly left in the wrong departmental room in an effort to seek isolation. One can plainly see that at the rate books are being lost, the library is going to have to be restocked. And then S. P. and the rest of us are going to have to pay—well, huge sums of money which we can ill afford. Why doesn’t S. P. think of all the trouble she is making for the rest of us be- Lawrence’s Pharmacy A Real Drug Store Phones Dearborn 0762-0763 309 East College Ave., Opposite Depot, Decatur, Ga. Gordon’s Hosiery Shop Buy Gordon’s Good Hosiery BROAD AND ARCADE % OX % “BEST IN TOWN” ROSY SMITH Next to Theater Sandwiches Sodas Cigars 2 Ss J WE THINK: or | fore taking out books “unsigned” but not “unknelled”? I don’t know—but it seems to me that this reckless taking out of books, which others have signed up and especially the careless permanent mis- placing of library books is a breach of the honor system—and a big one at that. S. P. would certainly hesi- take to “borrow” permanently or even for a week her friend’s dress or fur— at least not without her consent—for that sort of action would be regarded as stealing or confiscation of someone else’s property. Or if she had borrowed and lost her friend’s slicker, certainly S. P. would tell her about it—i. e., if she were honest. Then how can S. P. take out and lose library books without say- ing a word about it? It seems so in- consistent with the ideals of an Agnes Scotter and her love for the honor system for anyone ruthlessly to scat- ter books in the wrong rooms, to take them out without signing up, and to lose them and never report the loss. Let’s up in arms, or buy caps and become sleuths or try ostricism of all S. P.s, or, at any rate, do something to awaken in S, P. at sense of sports- manship and honor. Do I hear a suggestion? M. P., ’28. INDUSTRIAL GROUP SPEND WEEK-END AT CAMP HIGHLAND The Industrial Committee of our Y. W. C. A. and eight industrial girls from Atlanta met at Highland Camp last week-end, accompanied by Miss Morse, the industrial secretary of the Atlanta Y. W. CG, A. Highland Camp, which is seven miles from Atlanta, is the Y. W. C. A. camp where during the winter Agnes Scott girls and working girls meet for the study of woman in relation to indus- try. The camp last week-end was the first camp of the season. Study of the subject, “History of Women in Indus- try,” which is the subject selected for discussion this year, was begun. It proved, so the girls said, very inter- esting and instructive, The members of the Industrial Com- mittee, Bee Keith, Anna Mae McCol- lum, Mary Perkinson, Elaine Jacob- sen, Julia Thompson and Jean Gray, report the camp quite a success, Anne McCollum was applying in At- lanta for a job as teacher next year. As a test of her judgment, her em- ployee asked: “Miss McCollum, what would you do with a million dollars?” And she re- plied: “Oh! I don’t know. I wasn’t expecting so much at the start.” ATHLETIC NEWS “Listen in” on these echoes from the first game of the Hockey tournament. “You most certainly should have witnessed that game! It was too ex- citing!” “It was a double-header between Junior-Seniors and Sophomore-Fresh- men.” “It made me want to go out for Hockey when I’d fully decided not to” (quoth a Freshie). “The Juniors and Seniors did some pretty passing.” “The Freshies sat in fear and trem- bling all during the first half, but they got some pointers on how to play from the Junior-Senior game.” “The Seniors won—4-1.” “The Soph-Fresh game was scrappy and heartrending.” “That’s all right, Miss Wilburn said the Freshmen played well for their first game!” “The Sophomores? Oh, Peggy Lou (she’d never played center before!) scored a good nine out of every ten times, she trotted up the field.” - “And as for Carrington Owen— she’s the last word in goal guard- ing, with her hefty boots and iron con- stitution! (She told a Freshman she’d found a penny in front of the goal!)” “The score was 6-0, Sophomores.” “What is undercutting?” “Undercutting is hitting at the ball with the blade of the stick laid back thus causing the ball to rise.” “Now, what was your idea in bring- ing that up?” “Well, it’s being done here.” There are several more things “being done here” in our games that might well be left out, and several things that might be added. “Sticks” and “off- sides” should be dropped from our vocabulary, and as for good plays— there are dozens of them given in the new 1927 handbook which may be found in the bookshelf opposite the magazine stand in the library. Four forty-five is the hour sched- uled for class Hockey practices. This means the players should be on the field then, and not getting ready to dress. The days are getting short now, and very little time is left after five o’clock to practice in. Swimming practice has begun in earnest, and “If you don’t believe it, just come down to the pool and see during your class practice hours which are: Monday—J uniors. Tuesday—Senior. Wednesday—F'reshman. Thursday—Sophomore. All practices from 5:10-5:40. “Did her father away?” “T should say he did. He got rattled and said as he handed her over to the groom, “It is more blessed to give than to receive!” give the bride i Required for the Week- End in Town: An Invitation. 2. The Dean’s Permission. 3. The Proper Wardrobe. And you'll find that proper ward- robe right here at Allen’s. Jaunty sports frocks for the game—filmy dance frocks for the big dance— whatever your week-end program requires in the clothes! way of modish J.P Alten & Co. “The Store all Women Know” Cotillion Club Invites New Members Twenty-Nine Girls Enter- tain Club at Initia- tion Rites. Many and happy were the hearts of those gathered in the propylean Hall last Monday night, for twenty-nine new members had been admitted into the Cotillion Club. The old members say this year they had one of the very best initiations in the history of the club. The initiates came dressed to impersonate someone, and the result was very delightful. The popular “Two Black Crows” were present in the forms of Dit Quarles and Shirley McPhaul, and were received with peals of laughter. Bessie Smith and Gene Austen, also of Victrola fame, were impersonated by Jean Coffman and Jean Kennedy. There were many others—from organ grinders to Flor- ida real estate men, including Mr. and Mrs. Charley Chaplin, Mary Pickford, bathing beauties of 20 years ago, de- baters, dancers, Misses Smith, Hop- kins and MeKinney and others too numerous to describe. After the in- itiation ice eream cones were served, and ‘the usual “good time was had by all? The newly-elected members include: Octavia Young, Nina Hammond, Elise Jones, Polly Irvine, Betty De Saus- sure, Dit Quarles, Shirley McPhaul, Harriet Alexander, Helen Sission, Vir- ginia Cameron, Vera Kamper, Eloise Gaines, Anais Jones, Kitty Hunter, Betty Hudson, Bib McKee, Lila Porch- er, Helen Hendricks, Belle Ward Stowe, Lynn Moore, Ditty Winter, Sarah Glenn, Jean Coffman, Jean Ken- nedy, Carolyn Payne, Margaret Fergu- son, Sarah Johnston, Helen Johnston, Julia Rowan. The club is proud of its new mem- bers, and is looking forward to a very successful year. Lillian Le Conte: “Where did you get that lovely new hat from?” Sarah Glenn: “I bought it ten years ago. Seven years ago, I had it newly prest. Three years ago it was dyed black. The year before last, I had a new ribbon put on it. Last week I exchanged it for one I found in the maid’s office.” Girls! stick this on your mirror: “Marriage is that part of a girl’s life that comes between the lipstick and the broomstick.” a In Muse’s Avalon treasure-trove, where you recently The charmed denly flares up— And one smart Paris Hat after another An air of excitement and ex- pectancy is everywhere— GaRY IS COPYING THI appears! discovered CACHE of the season— name of MUSE’S the footwear “GARY” sud- SMART YOUTHFUL HAT: OF Paris — reproducing original Paris Models exa tly; naming them AV ALON; and uae 51 3.50 BY AUTHORITY OF GARY!— Gary Hats Mu The Style Conte: ft ¢ South BEHOLD! PEACHTREE «WALTON - BROAD 4 SUPPORT OUR ORGANIZATIONS Che Agonistic SUPPORT OUR ORGANIZATIONS VOL. XII AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE, DECATUR, GA., WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1927. NO. 5 7 VASSAR ATLANTA A. S. C. ALUMNAE CHAPTER MEETS ON CAMPUS Plans to Refurnish Living Room of Alumnae House. The Agnes Scott Alumnae Associa- tion of Atlanta held its meeting in the Anna Young Alumnae House on Oc- tober 18, with Dr. McCain as host, and Miss Hopkins, Miss Alexander, and Miss McKinney as honor guests. It is the custom of the club to have a member of the faculty address them at each of their monthly meetings. This is one of their ways of keeping in closer touch with the college. Miss Gooch was selected as speaker for this meeting, the subject being her sum- mer work as director of the “Curry School of Expression” in Boston. In- cidences concerning her students added a humorous element to the instructive and entertaining talk. She stressed the importance of the Southern speech remaining an accent, with its richness and beauty retained, without making of it a mere dialect. The business part of the program was of particular interest. The or- ganization, under the direction of Brown Furnishing Co., is planning to invest six hundred dollars toward the refurnishing of the Alumnae House living room. They expect to have these changes made by Thanksgiving, depending greatly upon their annual bazaar. ._Mrs. Paul Potter, formerly Miss Lula Woods White, who is chairman | of the memhership,committee, is most ‘active in her work. She has used the Alumnae Register for getting new members. There were over fifty pres- ent at this meeting including one of Agnes Scott’s first boarding students, Mrs. Sturgeon. Mrs. Sturgeon, former- ly Miss Lula Wright, came to Agnes Scott when there were only twenty- one students and three boarders. She has recently come into the Atlanta Club and was naturally quite interest- ed in seeing the progress that Agnes Scott has made since its Institute days. At the close of the meeting, refresh- ments were served by Miss Polly Stone and Miss Flora Brown. The Atlanta Alumnae is perhaps the most active division of our association, Under the supervision of its new president, Mrs. W. M. Dunn, formerly \Miss Clara Whips of the class of '16, ‘it is continuing as a real asset to the college. Western Girls Form Club Those not lucky enough to live on the right side of the Mississippi River were consumed with envy Wednesday night when the girls from west of the Mississippi met in the tea room to xelebrate together. The table had as its centerpiece a miniature lake on the shores of which were Indian wigwams amid pine trees. An Indian warrior was paddling across the lake in his canoe. Place cards bore small sketches of the guests’ respective home states. Small canoes filled with nuts were the favors. After a delicious dinner had been served, the idea of forming a club was presented and discussed. It met with great approval by all pres- ent. Definite plans, however, were postponed until the next meeting. So the college community may expect to hear more of this new organization in the near future. At the close of the evening everyone thought with deeper ‘happiness of her home, west of the Mississippi. “Out where the skies are a trifle bluer, Out where friendship’s a little truer, That’s where the west begins,” Those present were: Hazel and Five Organizations Announce M embers Investiture, Last Week’s Contestants Happy Over Success. B. O. Z. selected four 1ew members at the meeting held with Jarolyn Essig on Monday, October 17. A larger num- ber of tryouts were submitted this fall than at any time in the memory of present members. From them, “The Jade Phoenix” opened the door of the club to Evelyn Becker. It is a most exquisitely treated story of a Korean girl of high birth. It vill appear in the first issue of the Aurora. Con- trasting amusingly in ‘itle, setting, and realistic treatment, came Edith McGranahan’s “Onions,’ a cleverly managed story of love— nda bag of onions. Myrtle Bledsoe’s story was as a beautifully frail and to iching as the face of the little doll vwhild Marion, from whom it was named. The plot was very original, and m)st excellent- ly worked out. Mary Elli:’ “Joan” was an almost perfect piece of character portrayal and development. Each of these four girls show promise of ex- ceptional ability. The muses must be catering to the Sophomores these days—at least it seems so when we learn that the new members of Poetry Club are: Jean Alexander, Mary Cope, Alice Jernigan, and Raymond=Wilson, avivof the class of °30. The chosen ones displayed their ability in a variety of subjects, which ranged from “The Sewing Les- son,” by Mary Cope, to Raymond Wil- son’s “A Triolet,” in Cinquain se- quence. The Aurora will attest to the talent of our newly recognized poets by printing some of the accepted selec- tions. Tryouts for the French Club were held Thursday, October 20, in Miss Gooch’s studio. Selections from plays, poems, and resumes from trips to France were presented. Fifteen new members were taken in, including Mary Shepherd, Myrtle Bledsoe, Frances Craighead, Virginia Miller, Dorothy Coleman, ’28; Nancy Fitz- gerald, Mary Warren, Pearl Hastings, 29; Elizabeth Berry, Carolyn Nash, Mary Ruth Roundtree, ’30; Betty Hud- son, Elaine Extan, Anne McCallie, and Elizabeth Woolfolk, 731. Two faculty members, Miss Lucile Alexander and Miss Margaret Phy- thian, together with the French Club officers, Louise Girardeau, Marion Green, and Helen Ridley, acted as judges. Discussions of campus problems, as well as expositions on international questions were the subjects of many interesting debates presented before the council of Pi Alpha Phi Thursday night. These debates, that is, five- minute argumentation on a chosen subject, were judged from the three standpoints: of content, of the speak- er’s poise during the tryout, of the quality and forcefulness of voice. The Debating Council appreciates the interest of those who “tried out” but selected as new members, Mar- (Continued on Page 2.) Helon Brown, Stamps, Ark.; Lucy Mai Cook, Minden, La.; Ruth Ethridge, Idabel, Okla.; Ethel Freeland, Crow- ley, La.; Betty Gash, New Orleans, La.; Mary Katherine Gay, Little Rock, Ark.; Etoile Lumpkin, Amarillo, Tex.; Mary Belle McConkey, St. Louis, Mo.; Violet Scott, Oakdale, La.; Agnes Thorne, Carlsbad, N. M.; Mary Webb, San Antonio, Tex.; Margaret and Violet Weeks, New Iberia, La. Seniors Will Be Invested Noy. 4 Miss Bland to Make Official Address by far the most im- pressive service of the first semester, will take place on November 4. Miss Margaret Bland, graduate of Agnes Scott and member of the faculty, has been selected by the Senior class to make the address. This service is unique to Agnes Scott. It was started in a very simple manner when the Institute became a College and the fourth year students had the privilege of wearing the acad- emie caps and gowns. Then it took only the usual chapel period, but with the passing of the years, the service became more elaborate, the Sophomore sisters being given a part, and a fuller realization of its significance has de- veloped, until it has risen to its pres- ent importance. Investiture is the public acknowledgment of the kinship of the student with the students of all ages. The academic costume itself, is that of the seekers after truth of the Renaissance and denotes, the persis- tence of scholarship through the cen- turies. Yet to the Senior, it has a deeper meaning, for it symbolizes a special commitment of trust, as they become the natural leaders of the school life. Drive for Y. W. Budget Is Begun Goal Lower Than Usual The Y. W. G. A. offers us opportuni- ties to give. Thru it, we may give of our time to others, in the very interesting fields of social service, which they pre- sent to us each year. Thru it, we may give of our money to help carry on the local work of the organization and to help others less fortunate than our- selves. The budget of the Y. W. C. A. was presented on Tuesday morning to the student body by the treasurer, Ruth Worth. It is the result of careful planning by the Cabinet, and as Mr. Stukes says, the one criticism that we can make of it is that the amount is perhaps too low. The total of twenty items amounts to seventeen hundred sixty-eight dollars, seven hundred and seventy-five local expenses, nine hun- dred ninety-three, general. Tuesday night, after the Student Government meeting, there was a stunt which showed how the budget was brought to Agnes Scott campus. Peggy Lou Armstrong was the busy Miss Y. W., who was answering the many questions of the new girls who were just arriving on the campus. In the distance was heard the noise of hoofbeats and soon three prancing steeds were seen bearing the budget, as yet many hundred away. However, at the appropriate moment the land- scape faded away and soon the steeds brought the budget safely to Miss Y. W.’s desk, where it was joyfully re- ceived. The campaign started with every prospect of success. We know that the girls and faculty of Agnes Scott will quickly subscribe the requested amount. GHOSTS AND GOBLINS WILL CONVENE AT SENIOR PARTY All spooks, ghosts, hobgoblins and other members of the college com- munity are to be entertained at a Hal- lowe’en masquerade party given by the Senior class Saturday night. This year the party is to be in the gym instead of Inman attic and promises to be wierdly different. The Seniors don’t want to tell all of the surprises they have for us, but it has leaked CCEPTS CHALLENGE AGREES TO DEBATE PI ALPHA PHI AT A. S. C. IN SPRING Senior Class Looks To Commencement Rebecca Scott Chosen Class Mascot. A very important meeting of the Senior class was held in the chapel on Thursday afternoon. At this time several class officers were elected, as follows: Poet—Myrtle Bledsoe. Historian—Janet McDonald. Prophet—Bayliss McShane. Testator—Emily Kingsbery. Another interesting election was the unanimous one of little Rebecca Scott, of Scottdale, as the class mascot. Re- becca is a great grandaughter of the founders of Agnes Scott, and her mother is an alumna of the college. The class chose Miss Bland as the speaker at the Investiture Service in November. Miss Bland, one of the faculty members of the class, is a graduate of Agnes Scott and thus can fully realize what Investiture means to the Seniors. Plans for the Hallowe’en Party to be given by the Senior class, to the college community were discussed. The class was reminded of the tea to be given for the Sophomore class in the Tea House next Wednesday afternoon. The meeting adjourned after the class managers of hockey, swimming, and tennis had urged that the girls come out for the “~“ons sports. Formidable Court Judges Rats Accused Display Rare Tal- ents. Sophomore court convened this past week and sixteen rat cases were on docket. A large crowd assembled in the court house more familiarly known as the “gym.” The funeral march made famous by Chopin (not to be confused with our Chopin) and the Sophomores was excruciatingly rend- ered as the Sophomore Commission filed down the side and took their places. President Stackhouse, judge ex-officio, had a high seat and the jurors were arranged on each side be- low. The seats were suggestively draped in black. The court was called to order with a thump of the gavel. The first prisoner was Chopin Hudson. Rat Hudson was accused, found guilty and condemned as were her succes- sors. Her sentence was to show how a bacteria would swim. Due to the fact that she was not, as she insisted, a bacteria, this performance convinced the audience only of Chopin’s ingenui- ty. Another case was that of Adele Arbuckle, who was required to give us an animated and accurate account of a recent date with a dealer in Persian rugs. Then Rat Grey upheld the fam- ily honor with the cleverest perform- ance of the evening. Her interpreta- tion of a telegram and the take off of Ella brought down the house. Ditty Winter ranked high with a vivid scene of the Mississippi flood being suc- cessively the wind, waters, levee, houses, debris, and the lull. Finally Harriet Smith, who has untiringly en- tertained us during Sophomore week and the Frolic, gave us a scenario of John Gilbert and Greta Garbo. Other cases included Rats Florence Hill, Shaw, Sprinkle twins, Exton, Betty Hudson, McKee, MePhaul, McCalip, Pringle, and Quarles. ne A see _ out that there are to be all sorts of features, dancing, “wierd spookiness,” and cider and gingerbread! ’*Nuff sed! We'll all be there in our most ghostly disguises. SS eee ee ES SS SE EEE eae EE ee ee Newcomb-Randolph-Macon- Agnes Scott Triangular Debate Ended Last Year. Vassar College versus Agnes Scott! This will be the phraseology applied to our intercollegiate activity this year. The Poughkeepsie, New York, college has accepted Pi Alpha Phi’s challenge to meet Agnes Scott here in debate next spring. For the last few years Agnes Scott, Randolph-Macon, of Lynchburg, Va., and Sophie Newcomb, of New Orleans, La., have been participants in a scheme of triangular debates. By this plan Agnes Scott debated one of the colleges in Decatur and sent a chal- lenging team to the other institution. On account of the withdrawal of Ran- dolph-Macon, the 1927 debate on the Mexican agrarian situation terminated the triangular debates. Our record during the seven years of triangular debates is as follows: In 1921—Agnes Scott vs. Sophie Newcomb in Decatur. Decision in favor of Agnes Seott. Agnes Scott vs. Ran- dolph-Macon in Lynchburg. Decision in favor of Randolph-Macon. In 1922—Agnes Scott vs. Sophie Newcomb in New Orleans. Decision in favor of Agnes Scott. Agnes Scott vs. Randolph-Macon in Decatur. De- cision in favor of Agnes Scott. In 1923—Agnes Scott vs. Sophie Newcomb in Decatur. Decision in favor of Agnes Scott. Agnes Scott vs. Ran- dolph-Macon in Lynchburg. Decision in favor of Randolph-Macon, In 1924—Agnes Scott vs. Randolph- Macon in Decatur. Decision in favor of Agnes Scott. Agnes Scott vs. Sophie Newcomb in New Orleans. De- cision in favor of Sophie Newcomb. In 1925—Agnes Scott vs. Sophie Newcomb in Decatur. Decision in favor of Agnes Scott. Agnes Scott vs. Randolph-Macon in Lynchburg. De- cision in favor of Randolph-Macon. In 1926—Agnes Scott vs. Randolph- Macon in Decatur. Decision in favor of Agnes Scott. Agnes Scott vs. Sophie Newcomb in New Orleans. De- cision in favor of Agnes Scott. In 1927—Agnes Scott vs. Sophie Newcomb in Decatur. Decision in favor of Sophie Newcomb. Agnes Scott vs. Randolph-Macon in Lynch- burg. Decision in favor of Randolph- Macon. The members of Pi Alpha Phi are eagerly anticipating the debate next spring. The entire college is especial- ly delighted at the prospect of having the debating team of the renowned Eastern college as guests of Agnes Scott. Dean Johnston Speaks at Vespers Dean Thos. H, Johnston of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, spoke at the Y. W. C. A. vespers last week. Dean Johnston is a graduate of the Uni- versity of Dublin and the National Theological Seminary of New York. It is always with great enthusiasm and pleasure that the Agnes Scotters wel- come him. The Dean’s subject was “Giving’”’— not money, but primarily giving our- selves. Giving of ourselves gratifies both the “herd” instinct and the “ego” instinct. In the course of his talk, Dean Johnston pointed out that we are really “gentile beggars’”—that we are not responsible for our existences, for the luxuries of modern life, such as the automobile, telephone, radio, our opportunities for education or any of the other wonderful heritages that are ours. We owe everything to the past. Therefore, it is only just, as well as a gratification to our instincts to give ourselves. 2 THE AGONISTIC Che Agonistic Listening In Subscription Price, $1.25 per year in advance. On Our Club - Single Copies, 5 cents. League of Women Voters A “ : * The League of Women Voters of the Published weekly. Owned and published by the Students of Biste of Gacuie call hive Weis ake Agnes Scott College. nual convention in Athens October 27- Entered as Second Class Matter. 29. Frances Craighead, president of the local league, will represent Agnes STAFF OF AGONISTIC Scott at this convention. Bditer-in-Ciiefs 2. 29 sce ee Carolyn Essig PR gh RO * . 5 * * Meeting 0 emistry Clu Assistant Editor——-~------------------------ Elizabeth Merritt! .. Chemistry Club held its first Alumnae Editor___~--~---~----------------- Edith McGranahan meeting of the year on Monday night, RICE VEGIUOT = ee Chopin Hudson | October i7th, in the Chemistry lecture bxchange Aigitor ee Alice Jernigan | room. GIES UH ItOR eo eens ee ee Louise Sherfesee| The business which was brought be- SOCIChy LditOr_. = 9-2 eee Irene Lowrance Bisiness ‘Mana ver: eee Lillian White Assistant Business Manager______________ Martha Riley Selman Oircuistion IMinsoep. se ee Louise Girardeau REPORTERS FOR THIS ISSUE Frances Craighead, ’28 Mary McCallie, ’30 Mary Alice Juhan, ’30 Vera Kamper, ’28 Louise Girardeau, ’28 Olive Spencer, °29 Sara Glenn, ’28 Miriam Anderson, ’28 Margaret Andreae, ’29 Rachel Paxon, ’29 Frances Brown, ’28 Elizabeth Woolfolk, ’31 EDITORIAL The class, the college, the community progresses or fails, ac- cording to the attitude of the individual unit. Such a theory was advanced long ago and ever since has been demonstrated in the success or failure of nations, of business concerns, of organizations of every size and purpose. This fact strikes us peculiarly here at Agnes Scott where all activities are in the hands of students. It is up to us, the stu- dents, not only to carry out but to formulate those plans which will promote the ideals we ourselves conceive for every detail of our campus life. There exists here an individual interest in campus affairs which vitalizes the whole. That manifest interest is responsible for the progress Agnes Scott has made in the little things which grow and combine and work steadily to greater and better things. It is always to the students from the students that appeals come for support. We hear such calls with assurance for Agnes Scott never fails to go over the top. It has seemed lately, how- ever, that a great many requests have been made of us, particu- larly for financial support. We feel in our own purses and finding there more copper than silver, decide to neglect one of the calls, saying “I can not manage it.” Perhaps there are a few girls on our campus who actually can not answer everyycall—we are not speaking of them, but of those who confuse “I can’t” with “I think T can’t.” Beside the regular budget and fees, Y. W. has presented her budget and urged us to give financial support. We are all ac- quainted with the world-wide religious work that Y. W. promotes, as well as the innumerable services rendered on our campus. It could succeed in neither without our support, moral and financial. The Agnes Scott Y. W. depends on us. The national Y. W. counts on the Agnes Scott Y. W. Giving, in this case, should be a privi- lege. A different sort of an organization but one that needs your immediate support is the Lecture Association. As you know, no further contracts will be signed until an estimate can be made of the way the students will back the association. When you con- sider that the average amount paid to each lecturer is five hun- dred dollars, and that you are asked to pay two dollars for a sea- son ticket admitting you to the four lectures, you will realize that it is nothing short of folly not to take advantage of such an op- portunity. This is one of the most advanced and worth while of our campus organizations. ‘The lectures put Agnes Scott before the public, bring people here from Atlanta and environs, plants memories of our college in the minds of the great men and women who speak to us. It gives us an opportunity to hear and meet personally people whom the world praises. So much for financial support. One may weary of constant calls, but if one pauses a moment to think why the call, she will realize that each is worthy of her support, and indispensable to the college. A vital quality of every organization is that moral support which its members give in true faith and enthusiasm. In general, there is splendid class and school spirit. Yet it would be good to see more rooters in the bleechers cheering on the hockey players who are carrying your class colors down the field— more names listed for the tennis tournament, for the sport of the game if not for the cup; more willing workers when a class or or- ganizations puts something on; more contributors when publica- tions call for material. Above all these and intimately related to each, is the highest type of support that you are asked to give at Agnes Scott—sup- port of the system upon which our college is now based, Student Government and Honor. The large principles are supported with- out question. But it is the tiny regulation, an integral part of the larger system, which depends entirely on the sincerity of your moral support. Organizations, which are pillars of Agnes Scott, depend upon each of you, If they are to go over the top this year—if Agnes Scott is to have a successful and progressive term, you must give your financial and moral support, your mind, your heart, your time. fore the club by the president, Edna Volberg, consisted of making a new roll, deciding upon the amount of dues, and setting a date for the monthly meetings. It was decided that the club would meet on the third Monday night of each month, and that the dues would be fifty cents a semester. Mr. Holt introduced as the speaker of the evening Dr. J. O. Guy, of Emory. Dr. Guy spoke on the subject of “Colloids,” a topic of great interest, since it finds a practical application in every day life in the making of but- ter, rubber, cement, textiles, pottery, ete. At the conclusion of Dr. Guy’s talk, the club was invited to a “lab feast.” Each girl chose a partner and the two, taking a direction sheet, went up to the lab and began work on the “chemistry club special,” one experi- ment that promises excellent results. Experiment—Chemistry Club Special Apparatus—400 cc. beaker, glass tube, stick, square of white paper, round paper disk. Materials—The following will be procured from the side shelf: one wiener, one roll, pickel, two crackers, two marshmallows. The following sup- plies, for student’s protection, will be delivered, upon request, by the in- structors: 300 cc. soup, 50 ec. cream, 10 cc. mustard, 5 cc. ketchup, salt, pepper. Procedure: 1. Procure apparatus and materials from side shelf. Insert into wiener your stick (see model). Heat over Bunsen burner, rotating constantly. Use blue flame (why?). Has a chemi- cal change occurred? Open roll lengthwise and carefully arrange wiener between sides. Submit to instructor for approval. Secure from her personal directions for the completion of the experiment. Drink soup, eat wiener, crackers, and pickles. 2. Using same stick, affix a marsh- mallow firmly on one end. Heat gent- ly a few cm. above the blue flame un- til a rich brown color appears. Do you secure a change in volume? 3. For the best results of the above two tests, secure 250 cc. of H20 from the punch table and use as you see fit. Remarks—Repeat the entire experi- ment if the procedure has not pro- duced a satisfying reaction. Classical Club According to Lucy Mai Cook, pro- gram committee chairman, the Classi- cal Club is going to have a most in- teresting meeting next month, Mary Sayward, a “classicist,” was so de- lighted with the classical club tea a few weeks ago at Miss Torrance’s, that she has invited the club to be guests, November 1, at the home of her par- ents on South Candler Street. FIVE ORGANIZATIONS ANNOUNCE MEMBERS (Continued From Page 1.) garet Gerig, ’28; Charlotte Hunter, Eleanor Lee Norris, ’29; Martha Stackhouse, Frances Messer, Harriet Williams, Mary Trammell, Mary Mc- Callie, ’30. The Debating Council is composed of Miss Jackson, Miss Gooch, Dr. Hayes, Mr. Stukes, Mr. Wright, as faculty members, and Esther Nisbet, Janet McDonald, Patricia Collins, Mar- garet Keith, Mary Shepherd and Frances Craighead, student members. Blackfriars held its regular meeting Lawrence’s Pharmacy A Real Drug Store Phones Dearborn 0762-0763 309 East College Ave., Opposite Depot, Decatur, Ga. oe . b 2 . : . . e 5 = . ° $ BS ne . : . . LO) OS A) A A (RR <>< em GIDDIE Giddy, Dear: It has been such a nice week since I've written you. Not that anything special has happened, I just have a lovely, warm, philanthropic feeling round my heart—renewed faith in human nature, you know—ever since I saw Dr. McCain drawing pictures with a lead pencil on a yellow pad for his little boy in church. And since Miss Bland .told me—she sho’ is a good sport to tell it on herself—that after the tournament last week she told Mrs. Hayes in beautiful French, that her “mother” played such a nice game of tennis, and since—but I refuse to vouch for the truth of this, Giddy—I heard Mr. Tart bet on Alabama in the game last week. And then these Freshmen, Giddy; they make me feel so wise. Martha Kervin thought it was against rules to walk on the front campus after dark; and one of the little Sprinkle twins (I’m not sure which one) signed out for plunge period in the register book—everyeping except “dean’s per- mission.” As usual, they’re having trouble about the tube. Elizabeth Woolfolk wanted to tube over to the tea house for breakfast to be sent to Main one cold morning. The airs of the chil- dren! And, Giddy, the other night, Vir- ginia Shaffner came up to me with a funny look on her face. She said in this grimly solemn voice: “I think somebody’s been playing a joke on me.” I wondered who would dare to, and ventured a question. “Well, the tube rang, and somebody said, ‘Who is this ?’ and I said, is this?" and I said, "Virginia Shaffner.’| AGGIE, Shaffner.’ on Friday afternoon in Neumosthe Then they asked me to please call Mary Pickford. So I yelled for her two or three times and when I went to say nobody answered, there wasn’t anyone there.” I should have had more sense than to laugh, for I might have known she’d get even with me. I was fussing about being hungry and she told me I could get some milk at the end of the hall. She led me to the fire-extin- guisher and told me to put a nickel in it and get out a glass of milk—tike an automat; that Minnie fixed it every morning. The silly part was that I believed her. The only reason I didn’t try it was that I don’t like milk, “Oh some of them are bright—so bright they make me feel like I did when Carolyn found that 1 sat down- stairs in the picture show.” ‘“That’s as bad as getting a saucer of ice cream at the drug store with a date,” she told me. But it was about the bright Fresh- men I was telling you—Harriet Smith, to be definite. My dear Giddy, she got a wooden ruler and measured to see how much wood had been wasted to make air holes in the closet; then she multiplied that by the number of rooms on a wing, and that by the number of wings in each hall, or some- thing like that. Anyway, the purpose was to discover how many extra wardrobes the school might have had but for its dreadful extravagance in airing our clothes. And I’m being ex- travagant with the time, darling, that I should devote to better things than gossip. Adois, till next week, AGGIE. College Day Interests High School Pupils Polly Stone Represented A. S. C. at Colum- bia, S. C. Polly Stone was Agnes Scott’s rep- resentative at College Day in Colum- bia, S. C., on October 25th. She was the guest of E. (Wassum) Cunning- ham, 723, and Helen Wright, ’24. In the morning an enthusiastic meeting of Agnes Scott Alumnae was held. The College Day exercises were held at an informal tea that afternoon from 4 to 6. Polly effectively represented Agnes Scott with a delightful talk, showing view books, annuals, etc. This College Day is a rather recent custom, which is becoming more and more popular. It is a day set aside by the high schools when representatives from different colleges are asked to come and acquaint the Senior Class with the particulars, pro and con, of college life. All the leading Southern and a few Northern colleges are rep- resented. They are put on by teachers and university women in the town and their object is, not to enlist pupils in one certain college, but to inform them of the general advantages of college life. What a well-informed class that of Columbia, S. C., must be! nean Hall. After the roll call, min- utes, and treasurer’s report that there was a large-balance to the club's credit, committees were appointed as follows: Program—Hlizabeth Allgood, Myra Neary, Sallie Cothran, Sydnor. Social—Lillian White, Margaret Armstrong, and Sarah Carter. Publicity—Sarah White, Bee Keith, and Irene Lowrance. Following this came the initiation of those received in the try-outs last Monday night. Marie Baker made a pompous “Major Hoople,” of comic- section fame, who constantly said, “Egad, m’ lad.” Of especial interest, because of the prospective visit to the college of John Erskine, were Lila Porcher as Helen of Troy and Au- gusta Dunbar as Galahad. Lila was truly the enchanting Helen, with her long black, curly eyelashes—of black paper. Jo Smith and Elizabeth Tyson illustrated the popular record of Two Black Crows, and were quite as en- thusiastically received. The last in- itiates were Raemond Wilson, Carring- ton Owen, and Margaret Ogden, who appeared as the Three Musketeers. These three devilish gentlemen gave a clever skit which culminated in a realistic duel. Refreshments, served by Lillian White and Margaret Armstrong, ended this delightful meeting. and Louise Dg oe AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE DECATUR, GEORGIA Spacious and beautiful grounds elegant buildings with modern conveniences, full and able faculty. Courses leading to A. B. degree. Best advantages in music and art. For Catalog, Address J. R. McCain, President THE AGONISTIC These windy, cloudless days are just perfect for camping and football— everybody can show off her new fur coat to such an advantage! The Tech-Carolina game last Sat- urday had a large number of “root- ers’ from Agnes Scott. The Charlotte Club, accompanied by Miss Bland, at- tended en masse and i long and lustily for Carolina. While all the Episcopal girls and Miss Gaylord, Miss Pythian, and Miss Jackson, as dele- gates to the National Episcopal Stu- dents’ Council meeting in Atlanta, were special guests of Tech, and urged the Georgians on to victory. As for camp—Pine Lodge and Ven- able House have been quite popular these last week-ends. With the wind at your back it’s glorious to spend the afternoon climbing Stone Mountain; or tramping thru the woods, rustling dead leaves underfoot; or, as night falls, standing on the hill, watching the lake turn blue-black in the dusk, and the stars reflected scintillating like little wind-blown lamps; or if you’re not so energetic, you’re more content to sit before a dying fire, dreaming and chatting of— “. . . October’s bright blue weather.” Margaret Ferguson spent last week- end with Mrs. Hawkins in Atlanta; she attended the Carolina-Tech game Sat- urday afternoon and the dance Sat- urday night. Hilda McCurdy spent the week-end at her home in Maysville, Ga. Frances Brown had Sarah Marsh as her guest at her home in Fort Valley, Ga., last week-end. Jo Fairchild spent the week-end in Atlanta as the guest of Miss Margaret Moore, and attended the Biltmore tea- dance. “Boots” Head went on a house party at Thomaston, Ga., last week. _ Louise Baker took a party of girls to her farm near Newnan, Ga., on a fox hunt. Among the guests were: Ruth and Martha Bradford, Evelyn Wilder, Miriam Kaufman, Octavia Young, Dorothy Coleman, and Dorothy King from Shorter College. Laura Robinson spent the past week-end at home (Augusta, Ga.). Have You Bought That Lecture Ticket? Miss Cook to Open Series November 15. Girls, how could we neglect such a golden opportunity to meet and know the “great” and “near-great” of our generation? It is only thru the ef- forts of the Lecture Association that Julia Rowan visited in Atlanta last week-end and went to the game. Marian Fielder was the guest of Mrs. McKinney in Decatur last week- end. Louise Sherfesee spent the week-end with Lillian LeConte in Atlanta. Myra Jervey spent the week-end in Marietta, Ga. ; Mary Ficklin was the guest of Ray Knight last week-end. Dick Scandrett’s sister, Ruth, ’22, visited here last week. Helon and Hazel Brown’s cousin, Allan Brown, stopped over to see them en route to Louisiana from New York. Jessie Hyatt, of Decatur, was the guest of Ted Wallace and Margaret Ferguson last Wednesday night. Mary An Phelps’ uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. John Phelps, were visit- ing in Atlanta last week and came out to see Mary An. Katherine Lott’s mother visited her last week. Elizabeth Branch, Ted Wallace, Margaret Ferguson, and Helen Fox went to Psi Omega open house Sun- day afternoon. Zoo Wolford, Sallie Peake and Martha Tower entertained Miss Crab- tree, of the Atlanta Y. W. C. A., and Miss Wilburn in the tea house Satur- day night. Isabelle Wilson, of Decatur, gave a bridge party at the Hotel Candler Sat- urday afternoon, honoring Mary Quin- lan. Among the guests were Helen Ray, Nancy Crockett, Jo Fairchild, and Elizabeth Berry. Mary Jane McCoy, Virginia Miller, Sarah Hill and Kitty McCurdy had dinner Sunday with Dr. and Mrs. Me- Geachy. Lillian. LeConte attended Sigma Delta open house at Emory Sunday. Emily Kingsberry attended the Zip dance Friday night. Jo Smith, Lois McClelland, and Lu- cretia Morgan took dinner with Mrs. Hamilton (‘“Red” Bowers) on Tues- day night of last week. Martha Brown had lunch with Miss Layton in Atlanta Saturday and went to the game. Mrs. Barry has been visiting Jo, and THE CRITERION OF STYLE YOUTHFUL HATS OF DISTINCTIVE SMARTNESS The prestige of JeNan’s for distinctive style is best known by the younger set. To them this store has a cosmopolitan appeal and they par- ticularly love our hats. Moderately Priced $5-$7.50-$10 Other Models to $30. A CHARGE ACCOUNT WITH JE NAN’S IS A FASHIONABLE CONVENIENCE we are able to come in contact with such famous and interesting people as Dubose Heywood, Hugh Walpole, Roald Amundsen, etc., and if we do not back the Association by buying season tickets, pray, who will? To fail to buy a season lecture ticket shows that we have a severe case of “inferiority complex,” and are prone to consider ourselves a nonenity in affecting great causes; or that we are morons expecting to “fade out” by second semester! Negligence on our part in regard to this important matter shows a lack of school spirit and patriotism to our Alma Mater. Furthermore, it is dis- loyalty to self; and finally, it is an oversight of our duty to posterity. Think what it will mean to say to our grandchildren when they are absorb- ing such classics as “Galahad” and “Helen of Troy,” “Oh yes, I knew John Erskine. I remember once when a ;? and so on. Let’s buy our lecture tickets now!! What gives promise of a most en- tertaining evening is Miss Cook’s pro- gram of folk songs and dances, sched- uled for November 15. This will be the first of the four lecture series. Aileen Moore, Virginia Cameron, Helen Sisson and Therese Barksdale entertained at the tea house for her Wednesday and Thursday nights. Eliza Ramey, Betsy Davidson, and Frances C. Brown entertained the Vir- ginia Club in the Cabinet Room Fri- day evening. Their special guests, besides the club members, were Mrs. Gaines, Miss Gaylord, Miss McKinney, and Mrs. Charles Logan. Miss Lillian Smith gave a bacon bat for her Latin 202 class Thursday eve- ning. WEA HINK: intellectually curious? I don’t mean that we have secondary personalities or freakishly disentegrated characters. I mean, haven’t we intellectual curiosity? If you have granted me that point, I'll pass on to a second. Well, second- ly, don’t most of us want to satisfy this curiosity with the least possible effort? Few of us are given to scholarly research. We read pp. 24-39 because they are assigned. Pages 23 and 40 are not in our world. And most of all, the daily newspaper isn’t in our world. It takes a long time to unfold the Constitution from the library rack—and, then, few can pass Day Student News | Now that the faculty has been temp- orarily cured of this epidemic of givy- ing tests, the day students are up| to their old tricks again. Lots of them are awfully busy going out to parties and shows, ete. Pat Murphy attended the Georgia-Auburn dances at Columbus last week-end. Lillie Aren’t most of us the murder thrills on the first page to go on to worth-while information. So won’t the Agonistic help us out by presenting in a concentrated column the world activities of the preceding week? Except for the “Decatur, Georgia,” on the tops of the pages, the Agon- istic might be the literary production of an isolated planet. The Annapolis Log has been success- ful in combining discussions of world- wide problems with local items. In its pages are articles on the manage- ment of the Navy, scientific research and political situations at home and abroad. F. A, C., 728. and Bettie de Saussure and Kitty Hunter made Cotillion. The junior day students who have cars are running a taxi system—five cents fare—for the benefit of the Junior class. We are proud of the day students for showing interest in A. S. C. ac- tivities in spite of their difficulties, and we wish ’em luck! Bellingrath and Sara Darrington at- tended a reception given by non-frat Emory students at the Decatur Methodist Chureh Thursday night. |Miriam Broach informed us that she went to the “King of Kings” Saturday night, and she “didn’t sit in the peanut either!” We noticed that Miriam care- fully refrained from telling us where she did sit. The day students are just going in for all sorts of activities. Sarah White is coaching basketball at Girls High School. Margaret Andraea made K. U. B.; Marie Baker made Blackfriars, 2, * “BEST IN TOWN” ROSY SMITH “Another thing,” says Lillian Le Conte, “George Washington never played golf.” THE SEASON’S VERY FINEST DRESS AND SPORT COATS ARE HERE FOR YOU TO CHOOSE AT VERY REASONABLE PRICES. $24.75, $34.75, $59.75 up to Next to Theater Dennis Lindsey Printing Company (Incorporated) : Commercial Printing and Stationery PHONE DEARBORN 0976 421 Church St. DECATUR, GA. Sandwiches Sodas Cigars aos $147.50 o Jerseys Crepellas Wool Crepes Velvet Combinations Does it take you an extra three minutes to find something to wear to your 8 o’clock class? You need a new school frock —that’s why! Sh ee ic ae ee ee he ee Re EL oe Soak La ek eS Se tL LS hei i oe he Seoleinieimioieios Do You Need a New Frock For School?---For the Game? The Sub-Deb Shop—RICH’S THIRD FLOOR. M.RICH & BROS.CO. ee oS What—bid for the game and nothing to wear? That’s easy! You'll find just the dashing little frock in the Sub-Deb Shop—at a price you can save from your allow- ance! MEL SOL rte oe endef ndeofene ne sfonde endef eae oon feof sdbeodenfefeodenfeteoteadeateofeofeateateafesfeateatenfentesfenfistesfeatentesteaferteofertententeotenfeoteds heiiehte * Ra i THE AGONISTIC The season’s second hockey game was staged on Friday afternoon be- tween sister classes. The Sophs were outwitted by their Senior sisters with a score of 3-0. Both sides exhibited good pass work, but the Sophs’ for- ward line was especially tricky. The Senior defense, however, remained “Stonewall” and the red coats did not succeed in scoring. The Freshman-Junior game turned out quite contrary to expectations, for the Freshmen, although they have had only a few hockey practices beat the Juniors with a score of 3 to 1. Each side scored during the first half mak- ing an exciting tie. This was broken in the second half by the two Fresh- man ‘scores. With rare judgment, the Freshmen pinned their hopes to Martha North Watson, a speedy left wing; Bibb Mc- Kee, another “fasty;”’ Chopin Hudson, and Jean Grey, goal shot. The games were not quite up to usual standard as several of the teams missed some of their regular players. The lack of familiarity with the rules of hockey tends to slow up in a game. This fault was evident in both of the games this week. Let us know our grits when we get in a game, for we want to make it as interesting and fast as possible. There will be rule books and posters by the hockey box. Watch for them. Overheard in the gym: Shower A to Shower B: “T wish FRESHMEN— gifts. Wal. 8167 May take advantage of our special prices on portraits, given the other girls having “Silhouette” pictures made. Photographs make ideals Christmas ELLIOTTS’ Peachtree Studio Howard Theatre Bldg. those mermaids would turn us off when they get through their ablutions! I get tired and all out of order trick- ling along all day!” A forlorn wet suit: “Don’t ever think The towel and I have lain here on this you’re the only neglected one! chilly floor for, lo, these many hours, when a kindly lift would have taken no time at all, and put us in our proper place.” Quoth soap scooter: “If I could speak I’d say, ‘Don’t drink the soap. Some one else needs it just as much as you do!’” Why Vassar Studies Why study? Vassar girls are in- fluenced mainly by “interest in the subject and the amount of work ex- pected or necessary, with sense of future value and marks next but of considerably less importance.” This conclusion is drawn by Katherine H. Pollak, writing in School and Society, from explanations of division of time made by 89 Seniors, one-third of the class, for the second semester, 1924-25. “According to the students them- selves,” writes Miss Pollak, “there is a fairly even balance between those in- ventives (requirements and marks) which indicate lack of intellectual in- dependence and those more desirable ones (interest and value) which one would expect to find predominant in the adult scholar.” at Agnes Scott Atlanta fest sesfenteoeafeoetenfeofeoenfeogeobvteneteofeodeooteodebeateobeteoteobetestesdete terete deste Emphasizing Youth The Shaped Brassiere Dainty brassieres are one of the most es- sential things in a girl’s wardrobe. And the smart girl (speaking in all senses of the word) wears either the Cup Form or Flaming Youth style, in silk jersey, lace, or crepe de chine, with satin ribbon straps. Both Cup Form and Flaming Youth styles are made to fit, shaped to give proper sup- port without binding the young, pliant figure.’ (If you have made the mistake of wearing your brassieres too tight or wear- ing incorrectly shaped styles, you'll find the Cup Form model a corrective meas- ure.) J.P Allen 6 Co. “The Store all \Vomen Know” Red-Headed Club Seeks Members Brilliance Within and With- out—Requirement. To make amends for the glaring omission in Anita Loos’ “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, But They Marry Bru- nettes,” classification, the titian-haired members of the college community put their brilliant heads together and formed a Red-Headed Club. This was last year, and the organization then was very informal, simply: “Have you red hair?” “Yes.” “Then come to the meeting of the Red-Headed Girls’ Club.” But the meeting, according to those present, was absolutely darling. All the Red-Heads wore red dresses, and the decorations and refreshments carried out the red color scheme. The business was dispensed with after the election of Miss Gaylord faculty mem- ber. It was decided that there should fe HEWEY’S DRUG SUNDRIES, TOILET ARTICLES, NUNNALLY’S CANDIES and the DAILY DOPE Go TO— HEWEY’S Phone Dea. 0640-9110 315 E. College Ave. “LITTLE DEC” cA be no definite officers, but the mem- ber with the reddest hair should be acknowledged as a sort of overlord. Here, however, unforeseen difficulties arose, because Jane Grey and Sara Townsend both claimed the honor and nobody could decide to which one it really belonged. The next meeting will be held in the near future for the purpose of select- ing new members. Those aspiring to join this organization should know that the qualifications for member- ship have been raised, for they will be required not only to have red hair, but also to prove to the satisfaction of the others that it is red. In this way the club hopes to have new members of extraordinary brilliance both inside and out. JOKES Virginia Shaffner: “The trouble with Sarah Glenn is that she doesn’t know her own mind.” Belle Ward Stowe: “She hasn’t missed much of an acquaintance.” Miss Eagleson: “Miss Cothran, what is a mouth organ?” Sally: “The tongue, ma’m.” Dr. Wright: “ ‘Life’ is about the most practically constructed word in the English language. Three-fourths of it is ‘lie’ and half of it is ‘if.’” Room: “Stop acting like a fool!” Mate: “I’m not acting!” Distinctive Styles--- Moderately Priced “Gaby” spe An Exquisite Pump in Patent Vamp — Snow- flaked Patent Quarter. Also So» Vamp, Radio Satin Quarters, inike Heel—at $9.50 Quality Footwear Sizes 2% to 8 AAA to C Widths SUPPORT OUR ORGANIZATIONS VOL. XIII = Che Agonistic SUPPORT OUR ORGANIZATIONS AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE, DECATUR, GA., WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1927. NO. 6 PLAYWRITERS ORGANIZED AT Survey of Posture on ‘Alumnae and Students Unit- ed in Common Interest, With Miss Stephens and Miss McKinney Fac- ulty Members. The Playwriters, is one of the younges® but most active, organiza- tions on the campus. It was formed last spring as a result of the un- usual success of Miss Nan Stephen’s class in playwriting. Four one-act plays written by members of this class were produced by Blackfriars in 1926, and an evening’s program of three one-act plays in 1927. Miss Stephens has given her classes such inspiration and training along dramatic lines, that the members of the class decided that in order to sustain and promote inter- est in the writing of plays, a club should be formed. The first meeting of this year was called on Friday, October 28, by Emilie Ehrlich Strasburger, who came from Savannah, Ga., to preside. Frances Freeborn read the constitution, which states the two-fold purpose of the club: ‘ 1. To promote interest in playwrit- ing on campus of A. S. C. 2. To encourage continued activity in this line among the alumnae. Definite arrangement thave been made whereby the alumnae may be stimulated. Notice of all interesting prizes awarded in the dramatic field are sent to them thru the secretary. They have, too, the privilege of indi- vidual criticism which a play-reading committee will be glad to offer on any manuscript they might send to the club. This committee is to be ap- pointed by the president, and will in- elude Miss Nan Stephens and Miss Louise McKinney. Professional eriti- eism, such as these two are capable of giving, will be of inestimable value to the amateur playwrite. The present officers of the club were elected last spring for a two- year term of office, Emily Ehrlich, president; Carolyn Essig, secretary and treasurer. After a brief discus- sion it was decided that the office of vice-president should be added and that these offices should always be filled by a girl living near or in De- catur, in order that she might attend to all immediate business in the ab- sence of the president. Frances Free- born was elected to fill this place. There are to be two regular meet- ings a year, the first Friday in October and the second Friday in April. Successful completion of the play- writing course on a unanimous vote of the members makes one eligible for membership. It is required that each member submit one play during the year, in this way assuring the activity of the club. In appreciation to Miss McKinney for what she has done for dramatic interest on the campus, the club unanimously voted her its Patron of Honor. Interest in this organization has ex- tended beyond the campus. To en- courage the club in its first year, the Agnes Scott Alumnae Association has offered two prizes in money, for the best one-act and three-act plays writ- ten by a member of the Playwriters. The Atlanta Drama League has offer- ed two similar prizes. The latter will be opened to members of this year’s playwriting class also. The Drama " League has manifested a most gratify- ing interest in dramatic activity on our campus. At the request of the League, ‘and under its auspices, the plays writ- ten by present playwriters and excel- ently produced by Blackfriars were presented at the Atlanta Woman’s Club in 1926. A similar request fol- ‘lowed the presentation on the campus in 1927. Arrangements were made for the binding and keeping of all plays that win recognition thru the club. The first of the number to achieve profes- (Continued on Page 2.) THEIR FIRST BUSINESS MEETING Blackfriars An- nounce Program Three One-Act Plays, Includ- ing “The Trysting Place,” To Be Presented. Blackfriars has chosen for the fall program to be presented November 26, three one-act plays, “The Purple Dream,” “The Trysting Place,” and “Figure Head.” “The Purple Dream,” by Donald Breed, is a one-act play with a pro- logue and an epilogue. It is, as its name implies, a dream and is some- what fanciful in treatment. “The Trysting Place,” by Booth Tarkington, is a one-act play about modern society. “Figure Heads,” by Louise Saund- ers, is a fantasy dealing with the romance of a prince and a prin- cess who will be king and queen.. The plot contains conflicts and difficulties which make the play of dramatic in- terest. The casts for the plays have not been selected. Prize Offered for Stone Mi. Essay Mr. Dennis Lindsey Gives $25.00 to Essay Club for Contest. The DeKalb Wonder, a local pub- lication, has recently announced its in- tention of offering to Agnes Scott stu- dents a prize of $25 to be awarded the writer of the best essay on Stone Mountain. Mr. Dennis Lindsey, busi- ness manager of the paper, has asked the Essay Club of the cam- pus to sponsor the contest and to select the twelve best tryouts for publication, which will appear, one a month, for a year. The award of $25 will be made May 1, 1927, and the prize essay will be chosen from one of the selected twelve. The treat- ment of the subject may be on any one of several lines. A list of suggestions is being collected by the Essay Club and will be made known to any would- be contestants. It is to be hoped that much interest will be manifested in the idea and that many students will try their talents along this line. Investiture Will Fol- low Little Girl Day Seniors Will Wear Gingham Dresses and Hair Rib- bons Thursdays. Investiture, that custom which be- longs alone to Agnes Scott, will be held Friday morning, November 4, at 10 o’clock in the chapel. Miss Mar- garet Bland, one of the faculty mem- bers of the class of ’28, will give a short address after which the Seniors will receive their caps from Miss Hop- kins as an outward symbol of the place of leadership they hold in the college community. Since after Friday, the date of In- vestiture, no Senior will dare to be other than dignified, the class will have its last fling at youth on Thursday, Little Girl Day. This is the day when all Seniors, dignified or otherwise, will return to their lost childhood, external- ly at least. Visitors must not be as- tonished if they meet groups of sweet little kindergarten maidens carrying their books and dollies and skipping on their way to school—they are only Seniors dressed up. Agnes Scott Campus Statistics Compiled by Ath- letic Ass’n Show Room for Improvement. Your Athletic Association for the past few days has been making a sort of survey of the campus posture in an effort to find out just what was and is wrong with Agnes Scott, posturally speaking. And, really we found out some amazing things. For instance: DID YOU REALIZE THAT: 1. Out of 67 people in the Bible class, only 19 sat straight? Out of 24 people in an Education class, only 30% sat straight? ' Out of 10 people in Social Psye. only 2 sat unhumped? Verily the great un-humped are de- creasing. 2. Out of 74 girls and faculty who inhabit the Library only fifteen sat up straight? 3. Out of 409 people who attended chapel last week, 121 girls walked out of chapel in a, more or less, slue-footed fashion and 28 had on heels between two and four inches high? Out of those same 409 girls, only 62 walked out holding their heads proud- ly erect and back straight, while the OTHER 347 drooped out in a discon- solate manner? 4. Out of 208 people who went out he back door of Main Building, only 107 carried themselves as college women should? AND—(Published by Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.) — Why stand straight? For better appearance? Yes, partly. For added poise and dig- tity? That also. For the stimulating effect upon self-confidence and dig- nity? Still another benefit. But most ul ail—beeause erect posture ts an im- mediate tonic with no bad after effect. It makes one feel more buoyant, gives a physical sensation of freedom and ease in the body. But there is more than that to be gained from good posture. A straight body, carried correctly, gives one bet- ter health and added strength—it fre- quently corrects physical troubles that no amount of medicine will cure. Those headaches of yours, the feel- ings of depression—that the world is against you—may easily result from the way you are carrying yourself. The working machinery of the body is meant to be uncrowded. When you “stand tall,’ and hold your spine straight, these organs have sufficient room in which to carry on their work. When you slump over with rounded shoulders or spine curved in at the waist, you squeeze the or- gans together. Free action of the heart is threatened, your blood can- not circulate so freely—some parts of your body may get too little blood and some too much. When your chest is contracted your lungs cannot expand. Shallow breath- ing starves your blood for the life-giv- ing oxygen which every part of your body must have. It is not necessary to have a perfect figure to stand or sit properly. Buta perfect body can be ruined by bad posture. STAND TALL — STAND COR- RECTLY—STAND STRAIGHT! Four Admitted to Pen and Brush Club Artistic Talent and Appre- ciation Shown in the Tryouts. The club officers and Miss Lewis recently judged tryouts for the Pen and Brush Club. A fruit oilette by Mary Crenshaw, Martha North Wat- son’s portrait of an old woman, a gal- ley sketch by Lila Porcher, and Clem- mie Downing’s paper on the picture of “The Man With the Glove,” were the accepted selections. The club is planning a productive year in its work—part of which will be to display and sell Japanese sketches before Christmas. HALLOWE'EN EVENTS FEATURE WEEK'S SOCIAL CALENDAR Juniors Open Very Attractive Gift Shop Linens, Scarfs and Many Novelties on Dis- play. Our newest addition to the campus is the Junior Gift Shop. We felt quite proud, at the first of this year, of our new book store with its various sidelines of articles, and now that we have a real gift shop of our own, we feel that all the campus lacks is a gasoline filling station to make us a separate and “self-supporting” com- munity. The Junior Class, in opening this shop, is not only helping itself, but the whole college as well, for its prox- imity and clever suggestions can save us all time and brain energy in our shopping. The shop is located in the gym, in the lost and found store, and is a branch office of the Attic Gift Shop, of Marshall, Mo. The store car- ries goods from otuer shops, also, as exquisite linens fror: the Atlanta Linen Shoppe. This week they are taking in a supply of daintily colored place cards made by the Pen and Brush Club. From time to time the shop will have woolen scarfs made by the World War veterans. Other articles carried are sewing baskets, Scott leather blotters, leather picture frames, lamp shades, dresser shades, and clever novelties of all sorts. Think how much time the Junior Gift Shop will save us. No longer will we have to spend an hour on the Decatur car, just (o ouy that birth- day gift, and for Christmas shopping it is a life-saver. Every time new stock comes in it will be announced on the bulletin board. Day students are invited to bring their friends to look over the shop. Stand by the Junior class and do your Christmas shopping early. May Day Committee Looks to Spring Tryouts for May Day Sce- nario Due Novem- ber 12. The May Day Committee held its first meeting last Thursday afternoon in the gym. The question of scenario writing was discussed. It was de- cided that tryout scenarios should be due November 12, and that no especial type should be required as a basis. Ideas of all kinds if proper- ly worked out will be acceptable. The committee hopes that there will be many tryouts from which will be selected the theme for the next May Day pageant, for it is essential that we combine beauty of music, of story, and of dance in order to make this presentation the best of its kind. Members of the May Day Committee for 1927-28 are Anne McCollum, chair- man; Mary Ray Dobbins, Raymond Wilson, Mary Nelson Logan, Hazel Brown, and Mary Ellis. Meeting of _Essay Club Betty Gash, Mary Lanier and Mary Ellis Hostesses. The newest organization on the campus, the Essay Club, held its first meeting last Monday evening in the Tea Room. Hostesses for the occasion were Betty Gash, Mary Lanier, and Mary Ellis. The official organization of the club was effected and a com- (Continued on Page 3.) Agnes’ Seniors Entertain College Community at Party, and Sophomores at Tea. Hobgoblins and jack-o’-lanterns ran riot last week. It was indeed Hal- lowe’en on the campus. The Hallowe’en party, given Satur- day night by the Senior class for the college community, was a gala oc- casion. A bonfire and a real witch’s cauldron served to guide the guests to the gymnasium. Here decorations of autumn leaves, corn and sugarcane stalks, jack-o’-lanterns, and streamers of orange and black crepe paper gave a perfect setting for Hallowe’en witch- ery. Dance music was furnished by an ideal four-piece orchestra. On the dance floor every nationality seemed to have its representative; Bohemia, China, and Arabia being no exceptions. Mary Reviere—with two rows of gold teeth, straggling hair, bare feet and florid countenance—held forth in one corner, with all a fortune teller’s charm. Here many learned whether their futures boded ill or good, and all learned to respect the prowess of the soothsayer, At the truly witching hour Polly Stone told a ghastly ghost story as only Polly could. Suffice it to say that enough was intimated of amputated right hands that performed most grue- some antics to send many to bed with chills. Cider, spicy cookies, and toasted marshmallows were served, carrying to completion the Hallowe’en idea. All those who went haye unanimously voted the Senior entertainment one ot the greatest social successes of this autumn season. Dr. and Mrs. MeCain entertained de- lightfully for the Seniors and the Freshmen. The color scheme of black and orange was carried out very artistical- ly. Grinning jack-o’-lanterns and huge black cats told that it was Hal- lowe’en and with corn to pop, marsh- mallows to toast, apples on a string to bite, and sugarcane (which some of the girls had never seen before!) even the Seniors felt that they were really children again enjoying Hallowe’en for the first time. The Senior tea given for the Sopho- more last Wednesday in the Alumnae House may claim the distinction of novelty. Burning incense, the oriental pro- gram, and the coolie coats of those as- sisting in serving, created a most ar- tistic Chinese atmosphere. During the tea Mary Reviere played “Song of India” on the zilophone; Virginia Miller sang, accompanied on the zilophone, and Mary Seyward gave a reading taken from “In a Shantung Garden.” Josephine Walker poured tea and Mary Belle McConkey, the president fghe Senior class, received the guests. Many of the Sophomores took ad- vantage of the opportunity to become better acquainted with the members of their sister class. Nor were departmental groups to be outdone for a most enjoyable event was the party given by Professor and Mrs. H. A. Robinson at their home on College Place. From four to six all Freshmen and Sophomores taking mathematics under Mr. Robinson were invited, and from seven to eight the Junior and Senior math majors were the guests. As the guests entered an attractive favor was presented, Hobgoblin masks, or caps. Everyone was kept in lively spirits by the amusing contests and games. Sarah Townsend, with an im- promptu orchestra furnished music for the occasion, affording many conjec- tures as to the selections. Fortune telling by Madame Trigonomystic, otherwise known as Miss Strauss, ad- ded to the hilarity. True Hallowe’en (Continued on Page 4.) THE AGONISTIC Remarkable Regis- ter of Agnes Scott Alumnae Compiled Agnes Scotters, past, present, and Here is the answer to all your questions about your friends or your mother’s friends who have at- “When did she graduate?” “Where does she live?” See the new Agnes Scott Alumnae Quarterly, compiled by the Alumnae You will find each girl registered in her proper class, away back to the old Academy No facts have There is an alphabeti- cal list of the “Alumnae of Agnes Seott College” followed by “Graduates by Classes,” “Married Names,” “In- 2 — Che Agonistic Subscription Price, $1.25 per year in advance. . Single Copies, 5 cents. Published weekly. Owned and published by the Students of Agnes Scott College. future! Entered as Second Class Matter. STAFF OF AGONISTIC tended Agnes Scott. Editor-in-Chief ______--------------------------Carolyn Essig “Who is she now?” UCT AES irl OG S11) go oo ne ee eee Elizabeth Merritt Alpmnae Wditor:-2 32 ee ee ~_Edith MeGranahan Athletic Jeditor. = eee Chopin Hudson Bxchanere BGi0r eS Alice Jernigan | 8°¢retary, Polly Stone. roles OG five) i a ne i oe ST Louise Sherfesee Society manors eo ee ee Irene Lowrance |and Institute days. MANAGEMENT been left out. BUSipOss NU BHNOCr 8 ee oe ee Lillian White Assistant Business Manager_._----------- Martha Riley Selman Girculation: Manaver> =~ Louise Girardeau REPORTERS FOR THIS ISSUE Jean Alexander, *30. Mary Ellis, ’29 x ’ Betty Gash, ’29 Carolyn Nash, *30 es zi ES Belle Ward Stowe, ’30 Spee ial fF aura Brown, ’31 Dorothy Hutton, ’29 ton, Kitty Hunter, ’29 Mary McCallie, 30 Clive Spencer, ’29 Harriet Todd, ’30 Mary Alice Juhan, '29 EDITORIAL TEN MINUTES A DAY Each day that has passed since September 14 has bound us more closely to Agnes Scott and to life on the campus. Classes are regular, studies absorbing, activities steadily increasing their de- mand of time. Thus it is easy for our life here to become utterly sufficient unto itself. Ours is so complete and so happy a com- munity existence that world affairs, state and national events, out- side of sports, possibly, may seem to intrude rather than form a part. But if we permit life on the campus to be completely suffi- cient, we defeat one of the most vital aims of a college education. This aim has been so discussed and disputed by the learned, that we withdraw all pretentions when we assume: that education is not only instruct in life and progress of the past, but to awaken one to the vital present; that education should enable one to treat and meet problems of the present the more intelligently, for the study of similar conditions in the past. Eliot defines the cultivated man as one of “quick perceptions, broad sympathies and wide affinities.” This certainly implies an interest that extends beyond any campus. A personal danger lurks in self sufficiency. It costs one’s sense of proportion, that normal standard which helps in the order- ing of a life according to the best formula. Then, as an intelligent body, it is our duty to keep well informed, so that we may con- tribute healthy opinions of problems that are before the world. We may have little power now, as far as votes are concerned, but this is the time when we should be training ourselves, in order that we may use intelligently our votes and influence when the time arrives. Occasionally, in the immediate past, concensus of college opinion has been obtained by straw votes, notably on the League and prohibition questions, and results sent to Washington. This does not sound as if college opinion were discredited. If you have not kept up with the facts of a question, independently sought out arguments and justly reached your own conclusions, you are not prepared to express an opinion. The author of an article that appeared in “We Think” column of the Agonistic last week, realized that everyone was “intel- lectually curious” but that few were so, intensely enough to satisfy that curiosity. She suggested that this publication carry a column of concentrated weekly news. We have done this in the past, under the heading “Smoke From a Thousand Cities,” but lately we have had an overabundance of material, and in selecting and re- jecting have given precedence to campus news. Are we right to think you prefer campus news, if there is to be a question between the two? Lack of space has kept from the paper each week at least two pages of news, already written up. We can not afford to regularly enlarge the paper, for in putting out four pages, unless there is an exceptional week of advertising, our accounts just bal- ance. If, in view of this, you still wish a current event column, let us know, for you shall have what you want. Yet you can easily inform yourself of current events, ever altering, and of transient interest to you. There is an inexhaustible supply of current material in the library. Ten minutes a day with the newspaper will fairly re-create you. Any number of political and economic magazines offer facts to the more inquiring. Don’t fail to do all in your power to make these precious years most rich and complete. They can not attain the highest degree of completeness unless you manifest a broad interest in the life of today, political, economic, scientific. Ten minutes a day will help tremendously to keep you informed, to keep you keen, end vividly alive. stitute Alumnae,” “Geographical Lo- cation” and “Academy Alumnae.” Of interest to everyone, even the present freshman class at Agnes Scott, is the brief summary of our college’s history, given in the front of the catalogue: “Agnes Scott College for Women is located in Decatur, Ga., six miles from Atlanta, the capital and largest city nthe state. Agnes Scott was founded in 1889 as “Agnes Scott Institute,” and during the sixteen years, until 1906, when it became “Agnes Scott Col- lege,” sixteen hundred and sixty-three (1663) students passed through its halls, sixty-eight (68) of them re- ceiving diplomas. “Agnes Scott College” dates from 1906. In that year for the first time, the graduating class of six (6) stu- dents received the B.A. degree. From then until May, 1927, when the grad- uating class numbered one hundred and three students (103), the college has granted this degree to eight hun- dred and twenty (820) young women. Besides the regular college work, there was from 1906 to 1913 a sep- arate institution at Agnes Scott known as the “Agnes Scott Academy.” The alumnae records of the Academy show eight hundred and twenty-one (821) students, with thirty-six (36) grad- uates. The Academy was abolished in 1913. There are today five thousand two hundred and thirty-eight (5238) alum- nae of Agnes Scott. Twenty per cent (20%) of these live in Atlanta and Decatur; another twenty-seven per cent (27%) in other cities in the state of Georgia, and fifty-three per cent (53%) in other states and coun- tries. They are scattered over six continents, seventeen countries, and forty-one states and the District of Columbia. “The tiny ‘Agnes Scott Institute’ of 1889 with its handful of pupils has grown until the year that has just passed, 1926-27, saw a student body of five hundred and fifty-four (554) registered from twenty-one states of the Union and five (5) foreign coun- tries.” PLAYWRITER’S ORGAN- IZE AT THEIR FIRST BUSINESS MEETING (Continued From Page 1.) sional recognition is Miss Margaret Bland. Her one-act play was one of the most enthusiastically received of the Carolina Playmaker’s program last year. The alumnae members present at the meeting included Margaret Bland, Susan Clayton, Emilie Ehrlich Stras- burger, Frances Freeborn, Helen Lewis, Polly Stone, Louisa Duls, Rachel Hinderlite, Elizabeth McCallie, Grace Augusta Ogden and Roberta Winter are numbered among the active alumnae members who were unable to attend. The club is represented among the students by Carolyn Essig, Frances Hargiss, and Lillian Le Conte. With the Playwriters so enthusias- tie over their own organzation, with the privilege and inspiration of Miss Stephens’ and Miss McKinney’s guid- ing hands, with interest already mani- fest beyond their own circle, there is every reason to believe that the Play- writers will attain real recognition in the field of Drama. Lawrence’s Pharmacy A Real Drug Store Phones Dearborn 0762-0763 309 East College Ave., Opposite Depot, Decatur, Ga. Giddy, Darling: This would be no place for you; we are entirely too highbrow. We have developed a psychological complex. Tis very hard on poor Carolyn Nash, who doesn’t know there is any difference in the “nature” of red and green. And. my dear child, psych, instead of de- veloping a sweet maternal instinct in Sarah Glenn, has made her perfectly heartless. She met a lone defense- less child on the campus, waylaid it and started asking it questions about how its IL Q. was, and making it say s-s-s-moke and stand on its head. I don’t know what might not have hap- pened if the mother hadn’t appeared I have heard that then was wher Sarah ran. But did you hear about Miss Gay- lord? She went to an Episcopalian supper of some kind in Atlanta, where a Tech boy was quite attracted to her. He wanted to know where she was at school. “At Agnes Scott,” she told him. “And how long have you been there?” was his next question. “Seven years,” she said. “Buck up old thing,” he comforted her. “I’ve been at Tech five years.” They say he’s not the only Tech boy interested in Agnes Scott. It’s a pity old Emily Duke isn’t back; she and Julia Rowan could have such a good time comparing notes on our old friend George. Katherine Owen and Kitty Reed have some mutual friends too—yon should have seen the Santa Clause box the “friend” sent—of shoes instead of stockings. However, I don’t think it was supposed to have anything to do with Cinderella, since the shoes were high laced-up ones with red spike heels. But the shoes were full of many things, so no one can say the friends were “Scotch.” Speaking of the Scotch, Giddy, did I ever tell you about Kathryn Craighead’s dad calling her up from Atlanta when shé was visiting in North Carolina, just to tell her a Scotch joke? I’m wandering again. What was it I was telling you about? Oh, the funny present of shoes, but funnier than that is the present a boy gave Liza Ramey—a pig! Can you® imagine her in connection with that particular species of the barnyard? I can’t. Speaking of Liza, she’s planning to go abroad this summer, and has worked out a very fine scheme for obtaining necessary funds. It has something to do with “a house by the side of the road.” You'll have to see her for further information. And I want some further informa- tion, too. (They say I can get it from Dit Quartles and Sara Townsend) as to why Pasco thinks Bibb’s hair is too short, and what made the screen fall out of the window. Oh, I’m as full of mysteries as “At- lanta Life,” this week, Giddy, and I’ve never been so consumed with curios- ity. Whose was the strange voice that invited Lila Porcher to a midnight party at the Biltmore? Do you think it could have been Earl! Carrol’s? And who, Giddy (it must have been a Freshman), told Dr. McCain she couldn’t ride back to school from church with him cause it was against tules to ride with a man? Maybe by next week I will have un- earthed some clues. So I must away to my sleuthing. Adieu, my dear Watson. Yours for bigger and better detec- tives, Aggie. FICTION FACTS Books of the Week Reviewed by Mary Crenshaw. “Impatient Griselda,” by Dorothy Scarborough, is a very interesting book. It gives a clear insight into a wife’s psychology which arises from the author’s viewpoint. The plot is concerned with Irene, who is the sec- ond wife of a man who married her after the death of Lilith so his infant would have a mother. Irene is offered kindness instead of love. What she does when the same incidents happen to her daughter is interesting to say the least. The book is far from tragic, being quite full of gracious incidents and familiar characters. “We,” by Col. Charles Lindbergh, is a book that is worthy of favorable criticism. It is a record of the prep- arations and of the incidents preceding his famous flight across the Atlantic. It tells all of thrills that permeated the lonely but victorious flight against adverse winds and sleet. It is inter- estingly written in the modern day manner. “The Romantic Comedians,” by Ellen Glasgow, is interestingly writ- ten in a charming manner, and con- ceived in beautiful prose. The plot is concerned with an old judge who typi- fies all the courtliness of the gentle- men of Virginia. How the charm of youth intoxicates him and causes him to marry a young, attractive girl who sees only his age and not his kindli- ness, is the keynote to the novel. The book is a trifle long and drawn out with many repetitions, but still is very charming. “The Old Countess,” by Anne D. Sedgewick, is a uniquely interesting tale. The book is written in an inter- esting manner and is quite well phrased. The action centers around the Old Countess, who is quite a wicked old person who clings to life with an avaricious hand. How she in- fluences the two young people who come in contact with her and with Marthe, her friend, forms an unusually heart-twisting story. It is written with the same charm that brought this author to the front ranks by her sweet story, “The Little French Girl.” Need- less to say the Countess is not very - unlike the main character in “The Tatooed Countess,” by Carl Van Vech- ton. , oe AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE DECATUR, Spacious and beautiful grounds elegant buildings with modern conveniences, full and able faculty. Courses leading to A. B. degree. For Catalog, Address J. R. McCain, President Best advantages in music and art. GEORGIA THE AGONISTIC There have never, in the social an- nals of A. S. C., been quite so many functions in one week as there were last week. The Seniors were dated so heavily that they had to put notices on the bulletin board in order to re- member their engagements! Nor have individual social engagements been neglected. There have been a number of “fam- ily” visitors lately; among them were: Mary Quinlan’s mother; Jane Bailey Hall’s mother, who is to be in Decatur until Christmas; Mary Jane McCoy’s mother; Jane Eave’s father; Helen Duke’s mother; Frances Willis’ mother; Agnes Skelton’s family; Jean- ette Nichol’s grandmother; Dit Quarles’ mother and father; Mildred Duncan’s mother. All the girls in Gaines Cottage en- tertained at a Hallowe’en party in the tea room Wednesday night for Mary Mackey Hough and Bet Cole, in honor of their birthdays. Dresses and Coats! To Suit Every Occasion of College Life! Smart Sport Dresses of Wool Crepes, Jerseys for class room wear are most attractive. Chic Satins and transpar- ent velvets for tea-time and afternoon wear are charm- ing. Our Evening Dresses, for more formal wear are in- deed lovely. These are, of course, most reasonably priced from $14.75 to $69.75 Our Coats are the very smartest, and the prices on them are those you want to pay. ; briic LADIES’ REA DY-70-WEAR 4 PEACHTREE (ARCADE BLOG) Sara Johnston and Elizabeth Merritt were the guests of Mrs. Jack Porter for luncheon at the Atlanta Athletic Club Thursday. Elizabeth Williams’ brother gave a dinner in her honor at his home in At- lanta last Sunday night. Among the guests were Elise Tibson and Lettie Pope. Peggy Lou Armstrong, Shannon Preston, Eleanor Bonham were the ruests of Raemond Wilson Sunday. Emily and Mary Cope had dinner at the Pi Kappa Alpha house at Tech on Sunday. Lillian White, Margaret Rice, and Bayless McShane were the week-end guests of Georgia Watson at her home in Thomson, Ga. Helen Johnston spent the week-end with Nancy Simpson in Atlanta and attended the Chi Phi tea-dance. Mary Ann Phelps was the honor guest at a dinner party at Mrs. Dud- ley Cowles in Atlanta Monday night. Helen Ridley spent the week-end in Atlanta with Frances Wimbish. Louise Sherfesee and Mary Mackey Hough visited Sara White in Atlanta last week-end. Elinore Morgan spent the week-end at her home in Alto, Ga. Louise Ware went, home to Law- renceville, Ga., for the week-end. Francés Brown and Sarah Marsh spent the week-end at Bessie Tift. Jack MecLellon and Miriam Ander- son spent the week-end with Mrs. J. L. Phippen, of Decatur. Dittie Winter visited her cousin in Atlanta last week-end and went to the dance at Garbers. Clemmie Downing and Elizabeth Dawson visited in Atlanta last week- end. Allen’s Presents--- The Black Coat Featuring the Favored Furs Badger, Lynx, Fox, Pahmi Increasingly smart—and increasing- ly difficult to obtain! The smart black wrap, trimmed with the softest furs, is emphatically the wrap of the hour. Allen’s foresaw the trend of the mode and secured the market’s best early in the season. It will be a pleasure to show them to Agnes Scott students. J. P Alten & Co. “Tbe Store all Women Know” Exchange Professor Ellsworth Huntington, of Yale University, after careful re- search and study, has stated that the time is coming when America will no longer have good looking women. He has investigated carefully and studied past records which, he claims, show a decrease in the number of fairest of the fair sex. —Technique. Individualism Versus Co-operation Originality is a virtue; excessive in- dividualism is decidedly a fault. In the college community of which we are each members, self-interest, per- sonal desires and inclinations have to be daily—we might say hourly—sac- rificed in order that the welfare and happiness of the group may be ad- vanced. We must develop the group consciousness and the ability to act in accordance with the standards, aims and rules of the group, in order to fit successfully into the scheme of thing's, and to live harmoniously in our little college world. —The Salemite. A patron of the Repertory Theater of Boston stirred by the startling num- ber of suicides among college students during the past year has offered $1,000 for the best American play which shall hold up faith in life to the youth of America. The award will be made through the trustees of the Repertory Theater, the announcement of the prizes having been made by them. Any person who shall have been a student in any college, university or dramatic school in the United States at any time during the calendar of the year of 1927 is eligible to compete. —Furman Hornet. Attitude We frequently hear students say that they do not like this or that ac- tivity of college life, or that they de- spise certain courses of study. The entire round becomes a burdensome drudgery to them, and they work only because they have to work. It is true not only of college life, but of any activity of life outside of college, that we can work ourselves into a feeling of displeasure for any situation whatever, if we allow our- selves to look upon things in the wrong way. Is it any wonder that we MEETING OF ESSAY CLUB (Continued From Page 1.) mittee appointed to draw up a Con- stitution and By-Laws. As a result of elections for officers, Betty Gash was made president and Margaret Garretson, secretary. Business, such as the name, the purpose, time of meeting, conditions of try-out, was discussed at great length. The name, however, is as yet undetermined. Mem- bers of the club hope to make this or- ganization popular on the campus and feel confident of finding the work en- tirely enjoyable under the capable guidance of Miss Christie as advisor. The next meeting will be held Novem- ber 14 at the home of Mary Ramage in Decatur. Dennis Lindsey Printing Company (Ineorporated) 3 Commercial Printing and Stationery PHONE DEARBORN 0976 DECATUR, GA, 421 Church St. “BEST IN TOWN” ROSY SMITH Next to Theater Sandwiches Sodas Cigars Station A-l-u-m-n-a-e Gr-r-r-r pop! at Agnes Scott College, Decatur, Georg--ia. There will not be time to- night for the stock exchange and weather reports for the station is swamped with telegrams from Agnes Scott fans asking for the fate report of the graduates of our station. As our first speaker tonight we have Mr. Dan Cupid, who will render his report as to the damage done by his darts. Stand by for a moment please, Gr-r-r. Dear listeners-in, the first victim I have on record is Helen Bates, ’26, who was wedded to Mr. Fred B. Law in August. It was a “Hottentot” wed- ding—-Virginia Browning, ’26, and Vera Kamper, ’28, were bridesmaids. Her address is 1613 Rugby Rd., Schenectady, N. Y.—if you wish to send your many happy wishes. Sonia Roskin did not escape my arrow either. She was married in August to Mr. George Meyers and is keeping house at 327 Ashbury Ave., Oak Lane, Pa. Her husband is principal of the High School there. Louise Kelly, ex-’29, will be married Thanksgiving Day to Dr. James W. Crowder of Chester, 8. C. In my last shooting match I hit the heart of Katherine Pittman, ’26, squarely—she married Mr. Webster C. Brown, of Chattanooga, Tenn., on Sep- tember 26. These days I’m so efficient by frequent practice that I didn’t miss , Od * my target when I choose Emily Zellars, 125, who will wed Mr. Duncan M. Me- Neill, of Laurinburg, N. C. He is a graduate of Oglethorpe and Harvard Law School. That ends my report for tonight, ladies) Thank you, Gr-r-r. We will next hear from the Secre- tary of Education. Stand by for a moment. Good evening ladies. I have a very favorable report to make in regard to the education of our youths. The various parts of the country are very fortunate in having the following oung ladies as teachers: Cephise Cart- wright, ’27, is teaching at Gibson, N. C., while Marcia Greene, ’27, is lo- cated at Caphville, Tenn. Beth Walker, 25, is hard at work teaching civics at Augusta High School, having spent a month this summer at New York. The Owen family is certainly doing its bit by the world. Ruth Owen, ’25, teaches Latin at Avon High School, Avon, N. Y., and Dorothy Owen, ’26, is instruc- tor of history, English and French at Walpole, N. H. Isabel Ferguson, ’25, having received her M. A. at the Uni- versity of Chicago last year, is putting it to good usage at the Western Ken- tucky State Teachers’ College. Her address is 1405 State Street, Bowling Green, Ky. Maria Rose, ’25, is teach- ing seventh grade math at Charlotte, N.C. Ellen Fain, ’26, is again lending her service to Hendersonville, N. C. We have two girls enjoying Florida’s “sunny clime,” Katy Mitchell, ’27, is at Kissimee, Fla., and Sara Tate, ’25, at Bartow, Fla. Another of our alum- nae is teaching at Monroe, N. C., Lit Griffin, ’25; while Katherine Killiland, 27, is at Griffin, Ga. This ends my re- port for this week. Thank you. Gr-R-R. Station A-l-u-m-n-a-e speaking. I just received a telegram from Emmie Sackson, ’24, who is now in the Fordham branch of the New York Public Library, requesting that this station give a report of several girls whom she has named, In answer to this telegram I will say Miss Daisy Francis Smith, ’24, is at the Univerity of Pennsylvania. Her address is 3439 Woodland Ave., care Red and Blue Inn, Philadelphia. I bet it is an inter- esting place. Marjorie Speak, ’25, is taking a course at Columbia Uni- versity. New York is more popular than ever this winter. Dorothy Cham- berlain, ’27, and Janice Brown, ’24, are both taking library courses at Colum- bia. Virginia Owen, ’26, is working in New York. Phillipia Gilchrist is study- ing at the University of Wisconsin, 415 Sterling Place, Madison, Wis. Betty Little, ’26, is taking a kinder- garten course in Atlanta. Jane Small, ex-’27, is making her debut this winter in Atlanta. Further telegrams will be answered later. Station A-l-u-m-n-a-e signing off at ten o’clock, Central standard time. Goodnight! - dislike our work if we look upon it as something which must be done to avoid direful consequences? It is a well- known principle of life that if we give to anything in which we are engaged the best that we have, the best will come back to us. Quite naturally you get little help or pleasure from the different activities of life when you give to them only your grudging, mediocre, self. We benefit from school life only to the extent that we try to make it what it should be. Express your constructive thought by putting your very best efforts into whatever task confronts you, and you will marvel at the results. Those things which were before unpleasant will become interesting and even en- joyable. —B. C. Bee. Decision Some great author has wisely said, “Once to every man and nation comes the moment to decide.” I believe that very few of us ever really analyze this proverb. Does it mean that we are to be forever on the watch for some tre- mendous moment in our lives when decision will mean either prosperity or ruin? It might mean that, but I believe that we can give it a more practical interpretation. Every day of our lives we are called upon to make decisions, not once, but many times. In our every day school life our greatest task is to decide. If we have a hard lesson for tomorrow, shall we wait to study it until just IRENE HAT SHOP Masonic Bldg. Decatur, Ga. Hats reasonably priced, beau- tiful Dresses, Silk Hose, Hand- kerchiefs and Christmas Cards. before class, or shall we study it now while we have ample time? Decision involves a struggle with the current. Failure to decide will cause us to drop back in the struggle. Decision is neces- sary for progress. I have not distin- guished between right and wrong de- cision, because in practical life, I do not believe that is the question. What we speak of as a wrong decision is usually no decision at all. The ques- tion is, decision or indecision? We let opportunities slip by, not because we decide wrongly, but because we do not have the courage to decide at all. These little deciding moments in our lives are our opportunities. We should welcome them and decide while de- cision is easiest. Let us not become victims of the habit of indecision. Let us not wait to decide until we are moved by compulsion, but make our decisions as we face them. —B. C. Bee. Why Come to College? “To be at home in all lands and all ages; to count nature a familiar ac- quaintance and art an intimate friend; to carry the key to the world’s library in your pocket and feel its resources behind you in whatever task you un- dertake; to make friends among men of your own age who are to be lead- ers in all walks of life; to lose oneself in generous enthusiasm and co-oper- ate with others for common ends; to learn manners from students who are gentlemen and form character under professors who are Christians—these are the returns of a college for the best four years of one’s life.” “Education is not to make us seem to be greater to the world, but that the world may seem to be greater and richer to us.”’—Barbe. —The. Tiger. THE AGONISTIC Speaking of one-minute -to-play|dashing up and down the field was Say, hockey has football beat |somewhat impeded by the length of thrills. by half a dozen heart “palps The double-header Friday was the hardest, swiftest, and most exciting of the games so far. The Freshman-Senior game was called first, and began, literally speak- ing, with a “whack.” The surprise of the season (for the unconquered Seniors) came when the Freshmen, or rather Bibbs McKee, made first. goal. Things began looking black for the Seniors when the Freshies thought they had another goal; this, however (as Polly Stone would say!) proved to be an offside. Mary Perkinson saved the Seniors’ “rep”? with a swift shot, and tied the score for the first half. The Sophomore-Junior game began with an atmosphere of bulldog stub- bornness that prevailed throughout their game—thanks to Dit! “Red” Townsend and “Skid” Morgan col- lided, but not without using their heads! (“Skid” knows “Red’s” is hard- est!) The prettiest play of the game was made when Peggy Lou Armstrong made a record run down the field with the Sophomore ball to the goal, with- out any interference from the Juniors. my “Dit? Worth later scored for the Juniors and the first half ended with a tie. The second half of the Freshman- Senior game, the Seniors mopped up with three goals (Pete Grier, 2; Jo Walker 1), but not without some ef- fort on both sides. Chopin Hudson, as Mary McCallie says, really should- n’t be allowed to play; she’s just too good; she monopolizes the field! The Sophs and Juniors were slight- ly inconvenienced by a lack of suffi- cient fight in their second half—but only slightly. Really, you’ve never seen such a mad scramble as took place around the Soph goal. Due to Mary Nelson Logan’s excellency as goal guard, the Sophs were unable to score, and the game ended 1 to 1—no score in the second half. For clean, hard fighting that was the best game yet. And even the Charlotte girls admit that the Sopho- more-Junior clinch in the second half was as thrilling as having the Caro- lina ball come within one-yard of the goal line twice at the Carolina-Tech game. The Hockey fans for the afternoon were rather few and far between; but there was quite a bit of yelling, es- pecially by Mary Trammell for the Sophomores and Seniors! The bleach- ers were the scene of some dispute be- tween certain Freshman and Sopho- more partisans, but no casualties re- sulted. The chief sidefield attraction of the afternoon was Miss North, whose Decatur Woman’s Exchange New Shipment GIFTS, TALLIES, CANDLES For All Occasions HOSE AND FLOWERS New Location—DeKalb Theatre HEWEY’S FOR DRUG SUNDRIES, TOILET ARTICLES, NUNNALLY’S CANDIES and the DAILY DOPE GO TO— HEWEY’S Phone Dea. 0640-9110 815 E. College Ave. “LITTLE DEC” fe) ¢ >, * Wedding Invitations Come In Every Mail Catherine Graeber, Speedy King and Nancy Tripp Marry This Month. And still more weddings! One would think Agnes Scott a veritable matri- monial agency, judging from the rate her skirt. “No, she didn’t have a new hair-cut, either; she merely fell in the pool while teaching the 3:10 diving class!” Miss Kirk Represents A, &. Cz at Phila. Two Hundredth Anniver- sary of Presbyterian School Celebrated. A celebration, commemorating the founding of the first Presbyterian school for higher education in the en- tire United States, was held in Phila- delphia from October 2 to the 5th. This was the two hundredth anni- versary of the founding of Log Col- lege, which for some years was sit- uated just outside of Philadelphia. AI- though there is no documentary evi- dence that Princeton is the same or- ganization as Log College, yet this is generally accepted, since Princeton was established the very year that Log College was discontinued: by the same people who had managed Log College. Those in charge of the two hun- dredth celebration desired to have both the North and the South well repre- sented. Many college presidents were there. Two Dean of Women, one from the North and one from the South, were asked to bring greetings. Miss Hopkins was asked to represent the South but, since the date was so near the opening of college and conflicted with the meeting of the Synod of Georgia, she felt that she could not go. So Miss Mary Wallace Kirk, a graduate of A. 8. C. and a member of our Board of Trustees, consented to go in her place. She was here the seventeenth on her return trip from Philadelphia and reported that the celebration had been very interesting and well worth-while. The accused: “I was not going forty miles an hour, not twenty, not even ten, in fact, when the officer came up, I was almost at a standstill.” Judge: “I must stop this or you will be falling shillings.” into something. Forty at which our alumnae are maried off. Catherine Graeber is marrying a min- ister with a very aristocratic-sounding name, Reverend William Crowe IV. Everyone who knows the groom says he is “just the cutest thing,” and “per- fectly adorable.” All the upperclass- men remember Catherine as one of the best-loved girls of the class of ’26. She was marired Tuesday, October 25, in Yazoo City, Miss., and they are to live in Tuscumbia, Ala. “Speedy” King, or rather Mary Evelyn King, ’24, was married to Mr. Harry Day Wilkins, October 29, in Bay View, Va. Nancy Tripp, ’23, is to have a honey- moon in Europe. She was mar- ried October 29 at high noon, to Mr. Alexander Capie Shand, Jr., at All Saints Episcopal Church, Atlanta. On their honeymoon they will visit Beth (McClure) McGeachy, ’23, who is living in Edinborough, Scotland. Beth McClure married the son of Dr. McGeachy of the Decatur Presbyterian Church. We wonder what Nancy and Beth would have thought four years ago if }- they had known all this was to hap- pen. Which makes us wonder if “Ag- gie” will have intereSting things about us in her matrimonial columns in a few years or so. Dad: “And now, my dear girl, when you finish college what are you going to do?” Daughter: “I’m going to work with you, Dad.” Dad: “But, my goodness, I have re- tired.” Daughter: “Exactly, pop.” Prof: “You ought to get to work— idleness is a sin and laziness kills peo- ple.” Stude: “Gosh! What a magnificent death to die.” Senior (after having presented the little freshie with some candy): “And now, my dear, what do you say?” Fresh: “Got any more?” Kathryn Craighead: “How do you manage to get such bargains when you go shopping?” Jean Alexander: “Oh! I know all the o 3? counter-signs. spanking new luggage. We can supply stickers from All American Universities and MAKE YOUR O Just clip your check or “TRAVELERS” “BY THEIR LUGGAGE YOU SHALL KNOW THEM” NOTHING is more certainly the mark of the occasional traveler than NOTHING is more swank and worldly looking than a bag or trunk covered with colorful stickers. College or Steamship Line in the World. LONDON PARIS NAPLES VENICE CAIRO SHANGHAI CADIZ SEVILLE VIENNA MARSEILLES KOBE MADERIA é BERLIN CANNES MARSEILLE CALCUTTA HONG KONG Sarbonne, Oxford and Cambridge. Packet of ten $1.00 THE COSMOPOLITE United States National Bank Bldg. most any City, Hotel, University, List includes: most Foreign, including Heidelberg, WN SELECTION a dollar bill to this add. Galveston, Texas Ss : =o : f gifts. Wal. 8167 SO Oe eee renee enero iene May take advantage of our special prices on portraits, given the other girls having “Silhouette” pictures made. Photographs make ideals Christmas ELLIOTTS’ Peachtree Studio Howard Theatre Bldg. : : : : : < z z : at Agnes Scott Hele eloiieih fekiolotoleteteiies a Og Mefeletogee Atlanta sfoofengestesfeofertefenfestentente srteteegetetetetetetetetafetotetotbobebtebobabobtebebetebeneaneeenepenebebebenepebebopeeeepepenes WE THINK: Faculty and Student One of the best things about Agnes Scott is that it is small enough for students and faculty to have more friendly relations with each other than would be possible in a large universi- ty. Students like to know teachers better; often they are interested in the same kind of work and need inspir- ation and guidance. And from the fact that our teachers here keep certain times free for students to visit them, and some even have regular teas, we are convinced that the teachers would like to know us better. Yet this ideal situation is in danger of being rendered impractical because of a certain tendency on our campus. This is the belief among some of us that a girl is friendly with a teacher for the purpose of obtaining a “boot- lick” from her, of getting on her “good side.” Such an idea smacks of high- school days and “teacher’s pet,” and is utterly unworthy of college stu- dents. Have you ever seen the know- ing looks given you as you walked across the campus with a member of the faculty, or been unmercifully teased just because you had a friend- ly chat with a teacher on a subject of common interest? No wonder we are not so keen on being seen in con- ference with a teacher! Shall we al- low the opinions of a few to mold our social life? Rather let us direct pub- lic opinion. No harmony or real understanding can result in a e¢Ommunity where there are opposing forces. Likewise no in- dividual can derive the greatest bene- fit from a life void of the association of others. From the discussion of problems and the formulating of new ideas one’s whole character is con- stantly being molded. Why then, when Agnes Scott is expressly a small com- munity so that we may have per- sonal contacts with a greater number of people, should we let this splendid opportunity of greater co-operation between faculty and students slip by just because a few of us think there is an ulterior motive in our friend- ships? After all, our highest aim should be for the greater good of our college, and we as teachers and stu- dents should work together for the advancement of knowledge. Let us then erase the word “bootlick” from our minds, and make of our relations friendships that will make our college life more worthwhile. M. G., 729. HALLOWE’EN EVENTS FEATURE WEEK’S SOCIAL CALENDAR (Continued From Page 1.) refreshments were served, consisting ~ of apples on strings, peanuts, various kinds of candy, punch and cake. A genuine good time was reported by each guest. Indeed, the goblins and the ghosts left all their terrors at World’s End this year, and brought only joy and sociability to Agnes Scott. “Grandmothers,” by Glenway Wes- cott, is one of the most interesting of the new books received. This book gives a segment of American life from pioneer days to modern times. Many characters are woven into the plot. The story is laid in a small town in Wisconsin, but events lead to various places such as Chicago, London, and Cuba. This book really makes one feel what a grand and glorious feeling it is to be an American. L wees ¢ (Six of twenty styles sketched) be SS UNDREDS and hundreds of new shoe fashions, just received in STEWART’S BASEMENT—specially priced $3.95! And 400 pairs of Main Floor shoes that formerly sold from $7.75 to $12.50—NOW $3.95! Savings, indeed, to the woman who would make early selections! STEWART’S BASEMENT New mes " GOOD SHOES FOR EVERYBODY itehall umber ‘ . - WwW. RED LLSTEWART CO.— 25 Whitehall re Ss. =f Attend Chapel VOL. XIII Attend Chapel Che Agonistic AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE, DECATUR, GA., WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1927. Pi Alpha Phi Will Debate Englishmen Uncompromising Pacificism As Effective Attitude To- ward War Subject. Pi Alpha Phi has scheduled a debate ! with one of the two teams of English- men who are in the United States this year, according to an announce- ment made Saturday morning at the chapel hour. The Cambridge team travels only in the West and South- west. The team which is debating in the East and South this year was selected by the National Union of Stu- ‘dents and is composed of graduates from the University of Reading, the University of Edinburgh, and the Lon- don School of Economics and Political Science. It is this team with which Pi Alpha Phi has scheduled a debate for November 28.. Emory will debate the English team the following eve- ning on the subject “That This House Deplores the Corrupting Influence of the Democratic Principle Upon Mod- ern Life.” Eight girls have been chosen to do intensive work on the subject, which is: “That the Only Effective Attitude Towards War Is An Uncompromising Pacificism.” Our team plans to debate the negative of this question. The eight girls now working on the debate are: Carolyn Essig, Mary Shepherd, Patricia Collins, Esther Nisbet, Mary Riviere, Janet MacDonald, Eleanor Lee Norris, and Frances Craighead. After the eight have given two preliminary debates, the team will be chosen. At the meeting of Pi Alpha Phi last Thursday one of the six subjects offer- ed by the English team was debated and it was decided that this question was net best suited for formal debater, The question as worded for the Pi Alpha Phi debate was: “That All Radio Broadcasting Should be Under National Control.” The affirmative was upheld by Polly Vaughan, Char- lotte Hunter, and Mary Shepherd. The negative by Helen Sisson, Mary Tram- mel and Emily Harvey. The de- cision was in favor of the affirmative. There was also a brief business ses- sion at which Mary Reviere was elect- ed treasurer of the organization. Before the end of the meeting the ' eight new members gave an amusing and delightful debate on the subject: “Resolved, That the (W)hole of the Doughnut Is a part of the Doughnut.” Dr. Davis Urges Chureh Affiliation His Talk a Part of Church Affiliation Week Program. Dr. Davis of the Central Presby- terian church spoke to the girls in chapel Tuesday, on the value of church affiliation during the college years. Dr. Davis pointed out that the years of college work equip the young person physically and mentally for life and its great work, but so often the student goes forth into the world a mere babe in spiritual development. He stated that our education is not complete unless religion forms a part. Sometimes when the young go to college, they think, “Now I'll take a four years rest and won’t have to engage in religious activities?” This is the wrong attitude, because the years at college are spent in formu- lating beliefs and proving theories that have been merely accepted heretofore because of family tradition and en- vironment and we should test our re- ligious beliefs, and the church is ready and willing to help us. When we come to college, it is a dis- tinction that sets us apart as leaders and the home church is looking to us and depending upon us to bring home spiritual inspiration and take an active part in the church life, but, if we have neglected to take advantage of our re- (Continued on Page 3.) Ninety-four Seniors Invested at Unique Ceremony hers Py a ae ye ee aed A part of the Senior class, photographed as members of this class of "28 passed Agnes Scott B The long-expected November 4 final- ly came, and at 11:30 A. M. a large crowd of people had gathered in the chapel to witness the Investiture of the class of 1928. The Sophomores entered in a double file to the strains of “Ancient of Days,” and formed an aisle through which the faculty and Seniors entered. Dr. William Ray Dobyns, of Bir- mingham, Ala., made the opening prayer. After this prayer and the singing of a hymn, Dr. McCain wel- comed the many visitors—friends and relatives of the Seniors. He then in- troduced Miss Margaret Bland, one of the faculty members of the Senior class, who made the address of the occasion, in which she interpreted to the .Senioeys and elite friends the meaning of the Investiture service. “We have come together,” said Miss Bland, “for the service of Investiture, a service whose purpose it is to give to those girls who have worked hard and successfully for three years the right to wear the academic cap and gown, the symbol of scholarship. And, so, I think it would be well for us to consider for a few moments what this symbol stands for? After all, what is scholarship? I know of one person who started his scholarly career as a linguist. Then he narrowed his field to the study of classic languages, and then to the study of Greek, and then to a special study of the Greek of the Fifth century, B. C., and finally he spent two years of his life on the study of one Greek verb. He defined modern scholarship as knowing more and more about less and less. “Many people believe that intoler- ance is always the mark of a scholar, some believe that drudgery is scholar- ship, and some maintain that scholar- ship should be purely enjoyment. “First, let us consider whether or not intolerance is the mark of a scholar. Many girls go off to col- lege and come home discontented and unhappy because they find no intellec- tual companionship in the social life about them. I have even heard grad- uates of Wellesley, and Bryn Mawr complain that the people in the south run from culture as if it were a big black bear. Of course, their attitude is exaggerated but there is some truth in the fact that in our small towns, one is not apt to find a large number of people who have intellectual in- terests and one who has just come from college full of enthusiasm for books and study is apt to feel a little lonely among people who talk only of bridge games and neighborhood gossip. And, so, it is perhaps natural that a would-be scholar finding herself a little isolated, should draw apart from her community and live in the aloof planes of her mind as an intellectual nob, intolerant of those about her. But this does not seem to be true of the greatest scholars of the world, for they seemed to be able to find some deep human interest in all about them. Villain, in writing a biography of Dante, one of the greatest scholars as well as poets of the world, says that = mh ta WY ” ae) ee & | Beet GP Es EEA Af» during the service held in the chapel. iihij Hl - - of bu “Though he was always studying, he never seemed to do so and was able to live pleasantly with his companions.” So, it seems to me that true scholars, without giving up their interests in books should be able to adjust them- selves so that they can live pleasantly with those about them. But the ques- tion of intolerance of scholars in one field for scholars in another field is a serious one. I have known scientists who shrugged their shoulders con- temptuously at an interest in the study of the classical languages. And I have seen those in the field of literature absolutely blind to the keen delight to be found in mathematics. The most significant example I know of is that of a botanist who was heartbroken because his son refused to follow his particular line of study. “What did the son study,’ I asked. ‘History? Philosophy? Languages in- stead of Botany?’ “<«Oh, no,’ was the answer, ‘he was a botanist, too, but the father had spent his life on mushrooms, and the son took up the study of lichens.’ “So it seems that intolerance in a scholar is a little absurd, for, if people have the true spirit of intellectual ad- ventury, they can see that lines and parallellograms can hold a fascination just as well as the philosophy of the Middle Ages or that the study of elec- tricity or chlorine gas can be vital as well as the study of the rise and fall of empires. “Then, putting aside intolerance, should drudgery be scholarship? Sir Joshua Reynolds, in his ‘Letters to the Idler’ made the remark that painter or genius should not stoop to drudgery in which the understanding has no part. When I come into contact with groups of students in undergraduate work and in graduate work, I begin to wonder, for drudgery and drudgery without understanding seems to be their standard of scholarship. Listen- ing to their conversations, I am re- minded of what Goethe once wrote to a friend, ‘The people of the court praise the scenery highly and have no enjoyment of it.’ In the same way, students praise books highly and seem to have no enjoyment of them. They speak, not of what they are reading but of how many pages they read last reek, of how many they are reading this week, and how many more pages they will have to read before the next week is over. They count the redun- dant words in ‘Romeo and Juliet.’ They get into violent discussion as to whether one obscure poet in the fif- teenth century influenced a more ob- secure poet of the sixteenth century. They spend months and years counting Elizabethan expressions that occur in the words of the Victorians. They dis- sect, they classify, they pigeonhole the living beauty of their literary heri- tage. They remind one of the medie- val scholars who spent years of study in trying to decide the important ques- tion as to how many angels could stand on the point of a needle. I once read some chapters of a doctor’s dis- um en ————_—_—_—— sertation oi Mark wain. The author wished to prove that Mark Twain was influenced by nature and, so, he labor- iously undertook to enumerate inci- dents where wild animals and natural forces were mentioned. It read some- thing like this: ‘Mark Twain, in the course of his works, mentions wild animals 28 times, elephants 10 times, camels 9 times, hipnopotami 6 times, field mice 3 times,’ and again, ‘Mark Twain mentions storms 17 times, 5 hail storms, 7 rain storms, 3 claps of thun- der, and flashes of lightning.’ If one has but an item of imagination. One can see the incongruity of the two pic- tures that flash fo the mind’s eye— Mark Ty.1ain a neard an old tramp steamer on .! issippi, his head bare in + face cooled by the touch of .tcnu.4 and then, the student, trying to proye Mark Twain’s love of nature, in some dim library, buried beneath reference books, ad- justing his hornrimmed glasses as he laboriously thumbed hundreds of pages, counting “1, 2, 3, claps of thun- der,’ and ‘1, 2, flashes of lightning.’ Could this drudgery without under- standing be called scholarship? I think not. “Then if intolerance and drudgery are not the marks of the scholar, is enjoyment scholarship? Several years ago there appeared in the Atlantic Monthly an article that presented the view that students should not seek to know the names of the authors of masterpieces nor to learn details about their lives. For, the writer argued, what can it matter whether a man be named Smith or Marlowe, whether he lived in England or East India, what can it matter whether he liked roast beef or got along with his wife, as long as he left such perfect lines as, “¢Was this the fact that launched a thousand ships?’ or “What is beauty? saith my suffer- ings then,’ “This is the theory of those who be- lieve that scholarship should be pure enjoyment. I had a professor once who held this view. He was an earn- est young man, just out of college and was determined to make his classes ap- preciate literature. He required from us no knowledge of facts about what we were reading but insisted only that we should enjoy. I remember nothing of what I was supposed to learn in the class but I have an indelible picture of Mr. X, strutting back and forth be- fore the class, his coat tails flapping and bidding us, ‘enjoy, enjoy.’ He would recite in earnest tones, “ % fe 9 a z 12 Operators : : “The South’s Modern Hairdressers” : % % Sconaegegebtoncbtetetoetoteedem igen sneedonaedonaetetndetonletonfedetitetoidetotaegoncs Enterprises Flourish Seniors Collecting Laundry and Juniors Selling Gifts Bring in the Pennies. Here at Agnes Scott we have several |financial enterprises which make us feel almost self-supporting. The Seniors have taken as their spe- cialty the dry cleaning and laundry. We really feel that we have service de luxe with a smiling maiden to murmur softly (?) on Monday morning, “Have you any laundry or dry cleaning?” She tells us that work will be returned the next day—or even the very same day, if we’re in that big a hurry. The Seniors gleefully say that they’re making “verra beeg money” and that Agnes Scott girls demonstrate that they really believe that cleanliness is next to godliness. The Juniors, not wishing to be out- done by their rival class, have convert- ed the Lost and Found Store into a charming gift shop. From 4-6 and 7-9 we may go to the gym and see all the dear little Christmas and birthday presents. This week they tell us they’ll have “Aggie” blotters and pen-wipers, silk undies and hosiery, and I suppose “sugar and spice and all that’s nice!” So they insist that we come and find out for ourselves “what a whale of a difference just a few cents makes.” DR. DAVIS URGES CHURCH AFFILIATION (Continued From Page 1.) ligious opportunities, what can take them? But aside from the equipment for the future and the help we can be when we return home, church affilia- tion while at college gives us an op- portunity to serve now. The local churches need us. They look to the young women of Agnes Scott and the students of the neighboring institu- tions to help them. They feel that we are exceptional young people and our presence inspires the Sunday School teacher to present truths to the college mind, and the minister to preach better in order to hold the attention of this thinking part of the audience. But in addition to the inspiration of our pres- ence, we ourselves are always benefit- ed, for there is always a need for teachers. So many of the girls teach classes at home and the various de- partments are anxious to have their co-operation now during the college years. So it seems that the logical thing to do, and the thing that will benefit all parties concerned, is for us to affiliate with some local church. we ode oetenete ogo oenteobnfoobendeoleoteofenteoesfeteoeofoogecteoteofeogenfeogenfeoeneogeogngeoengooengeogengeoengedeovgeoengooesfooenfoogentooentegenenfooeotenenteoesfenesteobenteobrtetengeenfeteofele SES SEE SEL y } < i i oe a ee ie ac eo i ee i ie ee i ie ee i ie ee i ee ie ee ie ee he eA Tre For Dances In the ‘Gym’ Mediterranean blue. GAY GEORGETTE FROCKS 3] 6° For Week-Ends In Town Brilliant splashes of color dot the smart world! No— this isn’t an example of futuristic art; simply the gay little georgette frock for winter’s indoor hours. Vivid vermilion, the deep red of crushed raspberries, Graceful tiers that whisper of youth’s romancing—ruffle-y bows—the daring uneven hemline. New necklines, long M.RICH & BROS.CO. sesenfenfngntentntntntntntntntntentenfentnfestetetetetet fete ele oeeeoeoe ooo eee eee oe oeoeoeoobobob obo obo babbobebdetotetobotod tobatetobotebeges For the Tea Dansant sleeves. Sizes 13, 15, 17. The Sub Deb Shop —RICH’S THIRD FLOOR. Hooke eke feokerteeokeheae hehe sfonde skeen fe Beaded nese serene nee ae ee nee Se sep er ees ve oe eres ee eee nee ene ee ee I NN ON NOI % Facts of Current History News of the Day in Brief Editor’s Note: This column is in- cluded today, in response to requests that have come to us from the stu- dents, and thru the “We Think” col- umn of this publication. We hope this is what you want, and that you will follow up details of these events in newspapers and magazines. President Coolidge received on No- vember 2, a memorial bearing the sig- nature of about 700 prominent church- men in all parts of the United States expressing support of the proposal of M. Briand, French Minister of Foreign Affairs, that France and the United States enter into a treaty to outlaw war between the two nations. Those signing it feel that its acceptance would make it clear to all nations that the United States is willing to avoid war. The meeting between President Cal- les and Dwight W. Morrow, the Amer- ican Ambassador, at the former’s ranch near Mexico City is construed as an important development in estab- lishing good feeling between the Mex- ican and United States governments. The sixth Pan-American Congress is to be held in. Havana, Cuba, Jan. 16, 1928. Ten American delegates are to be headed by former Secretary of State Hughes. There will be an at- tempt to strengthen this government’s prestige in Central and South Amer- ica, and to present the American doc- trine of mutual assistance to the Southern republics. It will give the government an opportunity to place before the Central and South Ameri- can yvepresentatives, policies which have been under criticism, such as the dispute with Mexico, the Tacna-Arica arbitration and the recent activities of the United States in Nicaragua. An assertion was made noeanet by Alumnae House Is Refurnished Living Room Pieces Repre- sent Early American Style. The Agnes Scott Alumnae are very proud of the new furnishings of the living room at the Anna D. Young Alumnae House. These were present- ed by the Atlanta Club and were de- signed by Mr. Harrington at the Browne Decorating Company in At- lanta. The room is fitted in the early American style, which harmonizes so suitably with the architectual design of the house. The chief articles con- sist of two lovely Chippendale chairs, upholstered in yellow brocade; a Sher- aton sofa upholstered in striped moire of green, gold, rose, and gray; and a mahogany round table. These are all low, giving to the room the effect of height and width, which is increased by the inconspicuous but handsome gray rugs. The windows are hung with chintz overdrapes and fine net curtains, while the gilded cornices and bronze andirons, fender, and candle- sticks in the fireplace and over the mantel, are all in keeping with this period. These are further enhanced by two porcelain vases which are genuine antiques, and a bowl of flow- ers, likewise on the mantel. A table lamp, a floor lamp, and two luxuriant ferns give charm and a homelike at- mosphere to the whole. The furniture that was formerly in the room has been moved upstairs and the sewing room is now an informal lounge. RACHEL PAXON ENTER- TAINS MOTHER AT TEA Rachel Paxon entertained at a tea Friday evening in the Alumnae House, honoring her mother, Mrs. Charles T. Paxon, of Jacksonville, who is her guest for a few days. Receiving the guests Paxon with Mrs. and Rachel were Mrs. R. S. ies | Abernethy (of Winter Haven, Fla.), Preeti of the United States and to Sate away the trade that she has regained since the World War. If continued this will become disas- trous to our South American inter- ests. Furious denunciation of Joseph Sta- lin, general secretary of the Commun- ist Party, and the Central Committee of the Communist Party, led by Leon Trotsky and Gregory Zinovieff and the no less furious condemnation of the opposition leaders by the majority of their hearers marked the debate of the joint plenary session of the Cen- tral Committee and the Central Con- trol Committee ten days ago, which voted for the expulsion of Trotsky and Zinovieff from the Central Committee. Both Trotsky and Zinovieff felt that the opposition was gaining ground and that sooner or later the workers would rally to their standard. It is believed that the presence of eS SO Agnes Scott Girls Are Always Welcome At ERLICH’S Our Frocks and Coats bear true distinction at most reasonable prices. Beautiful new Sport Dresses At $14.75 Grlichs, LADIES: REA DY-7O- AT LIESETEITAEE TEP 4% PEACHTREE (ARCADE BLOG) Mrs. Sydenstriker, Miss Miss Gaylord. The lower floor of the Alumnae House had been decorated with chrys- anthemums and lighted candles. The punchbowl, garlanded with grapes, was placed in the dining room where, Miss Little and Miss White presided, assisted by Sallie Abernethy. Assist- ing in serving were Miss Lynn, Dor- othy Hutton, Mabel Marshall, Sally Sutherland, Lucile Bridgeman, Letty Pope and Helen Ridley. Many guests called during the re- ceiving hours. The tea was one of the loveliest parties given this sea- son. Harn, and Wang Chung-wei, a leading National- ist, at Canton means the transfer of the entire Nationalist movement to Canton for a new beginning. The aim is said to be the launching of a new drive against the North in the spring. An important milestone in the growth of Canadian nationality was eached when on September 15, Canada was elected a member of the Council of the League of Nations. DeKalb Theater Decatur Thursday, Friday, Nov. 10-11 CLARA BOW —j— | “HULA” Saturday, Nov. 12 FRED THOMSON —ji— “The Two-Gun Man” Monday, Nov. 14 GARY COOPER “NEVADA” Tuesday, Nov. 15 ESTHER RA LSTON — “FASHIONS FOR WOMEN” Wednesday, Nov. 16 FLOYD HUGHES and M ARY. ASTOR “Forever After” THE AGONISTIC To the Editor of the Agonistic: Some of us read your editorial con- cerning bad and unpleasant voices and loud talking with a great deal of in- terest. We intend to co-operate! WE THINK that a little attention might well be put on grammatical construc- tion at the same time. To show that the grammar is not perfect about the campus, we wish to submit the follow- ing phrases and sentences which have been collected as they have fallen from the lips of some Agnes Scotters during the past week. “When one goes to school six days out of the week they don’t have time to fix up much.” “She was just—you know—not feel- ing well.” “Ain’t these good seats?” “It wuz me.” ‘Yeh-er, I like it that-a-way.” “Him an’ another boy wuz up in Atlanta.” “There was quite a few things.” “Buy me those little seedless grapes, like those kind better.” “I know my lesson good today.” “TI felt badly yesterday.” “He don’t want that to happen.” “She told it to him an’ L” “J will be there most all day.” “Between you an’ I, I don’t think he wuz right—” “One must be cautious or they will confuse this with the other event.” “The reason is because she don’t) want to get sick.” “You must pay doos (dues).” “Yeh-er, this is her.” “She couldn’t hardly walk—” “T hadn’t only one to wear.” “To reasonably require—” Think these over. Can you correct them? Do you know what is wrong? Do not be guilty of similar errors! F. G. That careless English is a real fault, and one that is evident upon our cam- pus, is proved by two articles sub- mitted this week on the subject. What are we going to do about it? Let us start immediately, to listen to our- selves! That more attention should be paid to the correct usage of the English language by Agnes Scott students. Pure English on the campus is as re- freshing as it is uncommon. It ought to be the indication of our culture and the means of expression of our intel- lectual powers. A “pure and noble” sentiment does not deserve the attri- butes if expressed in impure and ignoble language. A cultured person does not deserve the attribute if he neglects the rules of speech. Not only is it important to make an effort to speak correctly at school, but also out- side, at home and elsewhere, as Agnes Seott “specimens” reflecting the in- fluence and teachings of our college. I do not suggest that we, in the Ro- tarian manner, have a “Better English Week,” for everyone would discard for seven days only, the favorites: ‘Tell her to please wait on me,” “the reason is because,” “I can’t help but,” and “we won’t hardly.” We would pick them up again with a sigh of relief such as we utter when we again put on eomfortable old shoes. I should rather suggest that we realize our re- sponsibility as college students, to use, at all times, the most perfect vehicle possible to express our thoughts. M. B. M.,. ’28. There are five hundred and one se- lections in our hymnal but out of these we sing only about twenty-five and eoncentrate on about eight. These hymns may be beautiful but there are many others that are just as lovely. In chapel we sing “Dear Lord and Father of Mankind” and at Vespers we sing “Purer Yet and Purer.” The next day we reverse it and sing “Purer Yet and Purer” at chapel and “Dear Lord and Father of Mankind” at Vespers. Of course, it really is not quite as bad as this, but we do seem to lack variety. Perhaps there may be a reason such as the choir or the organ, which is rather temperamental; but I think the trouble is that we have formed a habit which is about to add itself to the rest of our traditions. F. M., ’30. One wonders, not so hopefully, how many out of the 364 intelligent people that signed the Y. W. C. A. member- ship pledge this year stopped a minute WE THINK: before they dashed their name confi- | dently on the proper line. The mem- |bership basis, you may recall, is this: “Any student may become a voting member, provided: “1, That she is in sympathy with | the purpose of the Association. “2. That she is a memebr of a Pro- testant Evangelical church. “3. That she reaffirms the following declaration: ‘It is my purpose to live as a true follower of the Lord Jesus Christ.’ “Any student may become an asso- ciate member provided she declares: “<1. TI am in sympathy with the purpose of the association.’ ” “A member of the Christian evan- gelical church.” A clause which places full Y. W. C. A. membership on a previous church-affiliation basis, so that, reading the membership card, girls note this condition of necessary church membership, and because they do fulfill this condition, sign the jpledge. Just like that—and it is done; member of a Christian evangelical church, member of Y. W. C. A. What, then, of those who because of this previously mentioned clause cannot be- come any but an associate member of the organization, although they may |be quite possibly as fully in sympathy jwith its purpose as the sometimes complacently careless church member herself? Why bar any one from a |Christian association who admits to being thoroughly in accord with the aims of that association, because for jsome particular reasons she has not }seen fit to join a Christian evangelical }church? Why should the membership lof the Y. W. C. A. exactly coincide with that of the aforementioned church, when by extending its field a little bit, it might include girls who believe in and would work for it, con- secratedly, intelligently, and who would otherwise be excluded? This sit- uation is possible and more, is prob- able. Surely any girl who is so much a Christian as*té in li ith th pose of the admittance to sincerely _ Ss en NE ————————— EEE SS. Juniors to Sponser Syncopated Fair Booths Are Named From Popular Song Hits. The greatest advantage of the sea- son is open to us, and conveniently lo- cated on Agnes Scott campus. Hottentots enjoy the advantages of Grand Opera in the spring, the many theatres and frequent circuses in At- lanta, the excellent speakers brought to us by our Lecture Association, and now, most wonderful of all, we are to be given opportunity to visit the Syn- copated Fair, sponsored by the Junior class, Saturday night, November 12, in the gym. This marvelous wonder- of-wonders is to be with us only one night, but the Juniors assure us that there will be ample room to accommo- date the crowds. There will be numer- ous booths named after popular songs, from which may be purchased the latest in edibles and drink. The main feature of the evening will be a modern version of Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar” rendered in popular song. Seldom, indeed, has such a gi- gantic production for entertainment. enlightenment, and refreshment been produced outside of New York, and we are indeed proud and delighted to have this Syncopated Fair on our own cam- pus. Don’t forget the date, Saturday night, November 12, at 8 o’clock, in the gym. personal basis of membership, with the church membership clause struck out, mean a great deal more to the church member herself, where her en- trance is based on sympathy with the aim, and not on a previous, often mechanical church membership. Do not misunderstand this, the organiza- tion should not and would not belittle the church. But Y. W. membership would be an entirely personal matter, an open road which anyone, knowing and appreciating its goal, would be e to sincerely and worshipfully verse. L. PARIS THE PLACE ALL THE “OLD GIRLS” KNOW THE PLACE THE FRESHMEN ARE INVITED TO KNOW Attractive, Exclusive Hats, $5, $7.50, and $10 MILLINERY SHOP 136 Peachtree Arcade —And Oh! Golden Tan Kid. My! triumph— this advanced style of sim- wlated. Leopard with vamp and heel of Tan Calf — vamp overlay and strap of And only Slippers of Simulated LEOPARD $7.05 We | Anyone who attended the Y. W. con- ference at Blue Ridge will be interest- ed in an article in the Rotunda (Vir ginia State Teachers’ College). We quote a part: There are other pictures we keep seeing, feeling that we want to give you. Singing on the steps of Lee Hall; white columns straight and colossal behind us, the sky behind blue mountain ridges in front of us, and singing on our lips and in our beings. Streams that one never could find the end of their winding ways, mountain laurel and rhododendrun startlingly and palely lovely; the lantern parade of vividly glowing colors; the instal- lation service of white candles in a blue, blue atmosphere; friendships pledged across the steady and glowing light of a candle; healthy ladies climb- ing, swimming, rowing, living; minds purposes. } keenly broadening; and hearts wonder- ing if they could steep in enough of blue beauty to keep them so for all time! We, whom you sent to the mountain- tops, would like to bring you blue- beauty, blue-strength and _hill-top height. We can only give you now our sincere thanks for the trust you gave us—that tryst in the Blue Land. Perhaps, the year can tell you some of the things that are lying inarticu- late and strangely silent in us now. In a statement recently issued the American Historical Association stated that less than 25% of the holders of Ph.D. degrees are productive scholars. They laid the blame on college and university presidents who seek degrees for their professors for advertising —Technique. HOTEL CANDLER Decatur, Ga. NEW FIREPROOF The Nearest Hotel to Agnes Scott The Home of Good Food Breakfast, 35c¢, 50¢, 75¢ Dinner, $1.00, $1.50, $2.00 Lunch, 60¢, 75¢ Also a la Carte European Plan Phone De. 3715 pus heel! Black patent and suede. Blue kid and blue suede. Shoe Department, Main Floor JSP Allen § Co. “The Store all Women Know” J.P. ALLEN & CO. +—"The Store All Wom “COLLEEN” ~~ $11.50 Chic and saucy from the tip of its squared toe to the tap of its Cam- That's “Colleen.” 7 s¢ en Know ——? Steel patent and blue suede. Brown kid with brown suede, THE AGONISTIC Well, at last the Seniors are real, “sure-’nuff” Seniors. Some are happy; others are not so happy, because they feel it is the “beginning of the end.” Altogether, investiture proved a right joyful affair. There were many famil- ies and relatives on hand for the oc- casion, and quite a few parties were given in honor of the visitors. Among the visitors for Investiture were: Mary Ray Dobyn’s mother, Bee Keith’s mother, Lucy Mai Cooke’s aunt, Mary Riviere’s family, Jo Hous- ton’s mother, Hilda and Kat Kalmon’s mother, Ted Wallace’s mother. The following girls entertained at luncheon in the Tea House Friday after Investiture, honoring Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Gaines, and Mrs. Kamper: Anais Jones, Eloise Gaines, Vera Kamper, Chugga Sydnor, Eliza Ramey, Emily Cope and Jo Walker. Mrs. Dobyns entertained at dinner in the Tea House Wednesday night. Her guests were: Mary Ray Dobyns, Martha Riley Selman, Janet MacDon- ald, Mary Riviere, Harriet Smith, and Elaine Jacobsen. IRENE HAT SHOP Masonic Bldg. Decatur, Ga. Hats reasonably priced, beau- _tiful Dresses, Silk Hose, Hand- kerchiefs and Christmas Cards. Therese Barksdale, Helen Sisson, and Virginia Cameron attended the A. L. T. dance at Oglethorpe Tuesday night. Harriet Williams and Martha Shanklin were hostesses to the Vir- ginia Club Friday night. Elizabeth Tyson, Bo Skeen, and Julia Napier went to Isabel Wilson’s party for Mrs. Ray Roberts, formerly Mary Ansley, Wednesday afternoon. Elinore Morgan and Mary Shew- maker attended Mary Harvey’s debu- tante tea Thursday afternoon in At- lanta. Lila Porcher and Gussie Dunbar went to a barn dance given by the Governor’s Guard on Friday night. Carolyn Essig attended a dance at the Ansley Roof Garden last Friday night. Julia Mullis spent Wednesday night with Emily Kingsbery in Atlanta; they went to the Gip dance. Betty Fuller attended a bouffet sup- per at the Psi Omega House Sunday night. Katherine Owen had dinner Sunday night with her aunt in Atlanta. Ellen Davis, Elizabeth Keith, and Drug Sundries We serve each customer with a sterilized and polished glass. WE INVITE YOU TO COME TO _STARNES\.... 142 E. Ponce de Leon Ave.—Hotel Candler Sandwiches made especially by Hotel Candler Delicious Pies and Cakes Nunnally’s Candies Other Models $5 to $35 New youthful hats... distinctively styled by New York designers, and moderately priced. THE CRITERION OF STYLE satins, velvets, and smart metallics, A CHARGE ACCOUNT WITH JE NAN’S IS A FASHIONABLE CONVENIENCE Agonistie Staff En- tertains Reporters Dr. Hayes Speaks Briefly of Journalism in Turkey. The Agonistic staff entertained at the Tea House last Tuesday afternoon for the purpose of bringing together staff members and reporters for a so- cial hour, seasoned with a bit of busi- ness. Tt was a delightfully informal affair with tea and sandwiches, after which Carolyn Essig discussed the plans for the paper and the improvements ex- pected in the coming year. The big event of the afternoon was a talk by Dr. Hayes about journalism in Turkey. He gave an interesting resume of his experiences at Robert College in Con- stantinople, and told also of his meet- ing with Turkey’s foremost woman journalist and novelist, whom he helped in translating some of her works into English. The entertainment aroused new in- terest in the paper. Everyone connect- ed with it is enthusiastic in the plans for making it better than it has ever been. Virginia Stokes took dinner with Dr. and Mrs. Gillispie at the Seminary Sunday. Dittie Winter and Mary Catherine Gay lunched in Atlanta Sunday. The following girls visited in At- lanta last week-end: Evelyn Ollif, Ruth Pringle with Penelope Brown; Helen Duke with her grandmother; Margaret Ferguson with Evelyn Donahue; Virginia Baker with Mar- jorie Smith; Emily Cope and Eliza Ramey with “Frisky” Cooper; Chugga Sydnor with Eloise Gaines; Jo Walker with Vera Kamper; Aileen Moore with Olive Spencer; Sarah Low Bullock with her ex-roommate at North Avenue Presbyterian School. Ruth Peck went home to Fort Mc- Pherson for the week-end. Lucille Bridgman visited her grand- mother in Decatur over Sunday. Katherine Morrow spent the week- end with her cousin in Decatur. Louise Baker, Miriam Kaufman, Evelyn Wilder, Ruth and Martha Bradford spent last week-end in Co- lumbus, Ga. Helen Fox visited Mildred Jennings in Augusta last week-end. Anita Boswell had Frances Murray as her guest at home (Greensboro, Ga.) last week-end. Gr-r-r-pop! Agnes Scott College, Decatur, Geor- | port. g-i-a. Dear listeners-in, you have just heard the dance program broadcasted by the A. S. C. orchestra, and the bed- time story entitled “Too Sleepy to Listen.” Telegrams and phone calls are swamping the station demanding that we hasten on with the main fea- ture before Pi Alpha Phi decides that radio should be under government con- trol. G-r-r-r. In order to render as much benefit as possible to our fans Station A-l-u-m-n-a-e has decided to give in brief every week those events which appear on the front pages of our news- papers. Stand by for a moment. Dear Listeners-in the first current event concerns the gift presented to Agnes Scott by Marie Brown, of Ish- pemming, Mich—twenty evergreen trees, from the forests of Michigan, which now beautify the grounds around the Alumnae House. You will Elise Roberts visited Edna Earle McGehee at Brenau for the week-end Pernette Adams went home with Frances Welsh to Marietta for the week-end. Laelius Stallings spent the week- end with her aunt in Newnan, Ga. Adele Arbuckle was the guest of Caroline McKinney in Decatur last week-end. Anna Katherine and Mary Gordon Golucke went home to Crawfordsville, for the week-end, and took 1 them. Q no W week-end. Belle Ward Stowe went home (Char- lotte, N. C.) for the week-end. Carolyn Payne visited her family at Birmingham, Ala., last week. They have just moved there from Macon. Among our recent visitors: Virginia Shaffner’s aunt from Winston Salem, N. C.; Frances Glenn’s mother, Ann Ehrlich’s father; Lucille Bridgman’s father; Mary Roundtree’s sister; Vir- ginia Sear’s mother and brother. Chamberlin-Johnson DuBose Co. Announcing “Miss Junior” Frocks Oe For Collegiates Sizes 13-15-17 A new Junior Department specializing in the smartest of youthful frocks at a price that makes them the very best of values! Dresses for the campus, afternoon, and the dance. Junior Shop---Second Floor Station A-l-u-m-n-a-e, agree such generosity is worthy of re- The following young ladies the sec- retary of education recommend to your attention in one of his articles— Edith Gilchrist, ’26, who is instructor of playgrounds at Birmingham, Ala.; Larson Mattox, ’25, is teaching at Pensacola, Fla.; Fanny Swann, ’26, at Mobile, Ala.; Courtney Wilkinson, ’27, at Lynchburg, Va., and Margaret Bell at Cheritan, Va. Since the Senate is not in session the only meeting I wish to report is that of the Decatur Agnes Scott Alumnae, which convened Tuesday, October 31. At this time the following officers were elected: President, Mary Knox, ’26; vice president, Martha Crowe, 727; secretary and treasurer, Elizabeth Lynn, '27. Mr. Stukes, of the Agnes Seott faculty, gave a very interesting talk. According to Boque—Maurine Bled- soe, ’27, has returned to her home in Asheville, N. C., from New York— she was mighty glad to get back to her mountains and lakes. Hazel Huff Monoghan and Elizabeth Kivinia Hud- son visited Agnes Scott during In- vestiture week. Ernestine Hirsch, ex 29, is at Wheaton College, Mass., this winter. Charlotte Smith, ’25, having received her M.A. at Emory last year, is at home this winter in Atlanta. Virginia Suric, ’27, is visiting for a month in St. Louis. The Agnes Scott community is look- ing forward to Thanksgiving week when so many of the members of the Alumnae will return to eat turkey and cranberries with us. A feast for the eyes is in store also—a great drawing card, I should think, for at this time the movie of Commencement Day at Agnes Seott will be shown. A mighty fine picture—the censor report —the actors being faculty, trustees, Senior class and Alumnae. I’m afraid 'some will desert their present career and flee to Hollywood. Station A-l-u-m-n-a-e signing Good-night! off. Miss McKinney: “What is the past tense of poet?” Miss Bledsoe: “Waste basket.” Abie: “Oh, Rosie; ours must be true love, all right—because I notice when we hold hands it just makes both of us speechless.” Rosie: “Don’t be foolish, Abie. How could we speak when we’re holding each other’s hands?” Some More Scotch. She: “I hear that the Scotchmen are trying to put an end to all the jokes about them.” He: “And why?” She: “Every one of them are at a Scotchman’s expense.” —Ex. Dennis Lindsey Printing Company (Incorporated) F Commercial Printing and Stationery PHONE DEARBORN 0976 DECATUR, GA. 421 Church St. “BEST IN TOWN” ROSY SMITH Next to Theater Sandwiches Sodas Cigars ~, >, ~~ THE AGONISTIC Don’t ever think that wasn’t one whiz-bang game last Friday when the Seniors and Sophs bullied off and away! “Twas hear-rending. The ball went hither and yon between the 25- yard lines among the swift driving sticks of the dashing teams. It was no use for rooters to sing about “Roll up the Score,” for each de- fense was so good that scores just weren’t being made, and each offense was so good that they had it nip and tuck to see who could do the best pass work. Upon being asked who starred, someone said, ‘‘No one outshone any- one else, but there was such good teamwork.” True test of a good game! The Seniors maintained their rep by winning with the score of 1-0. The Junior-Fresh game gave an un- usual thrill. In the first half the Juniors did not have such a_ hard tussle with their young sisters as in the last game, and the flighty, though determined, Freshmen had a score of three goals piled up against them as the whistle blew. During the inter- mission the Freshman team reconnoit- ed and reclothed themselves with the fighting spirit. They proved valiant in their second trial and kept their sisters from scoring, taking the ball again and again right up near the Junior goal, and making good two shots squarely between the posts. As the last tantalizing minutes of the game whizzed by it looked as though a tie would be the outcome, and the teams were nearly on their heads with excite- ment and determination. The hopes of the Freshmen were not to be real- ized, however, as the fray ended ab- ruptly with a score of 3-2 in Big Sisters’ favor. Lib Flinn’s challenge to cheerers to support their teams had its effects, and a goodly number was out doing its duty on the sidelines. The peppy ole Sophs appeared on the field in the form of a snake dance, with colors fly- ing and voices ringing as the game was about to begin. Their color scheme you know is always so effective! To save the best for the last—among the distinguished of the onlookers were Dr. Dobbins, Dr. McCain, and several directors of physical education from Atlanta schools. Try this in your room: Can you touch the wall with the back of your head, shoulders, hips, calves of your legs and heels, and hold this position as you walk away from the wall? Or grasp the two knobs of a door and make every inch of your spine touch the edge of the door? Or touch the wall only with chest and toes, then step back and hold your body in the same position? Now stand naturally and ask your candid (?) roommate whether or not you stand correctly with head up, chin in, back straight, shoulders flat, abdo- men in, weight on the balls of your feet. Yo! ho! ho! and a bottle o’ dope! Twenty-two maidens on a field of green Over math, history, German, etc., the rest had lost all hope. Yo! ho! ho; and a bottle o’ dope! But the twenty-two maidens were joy- ous and serene! Do you know why? Because they’d forgotten every care and woe over a glorious game of hockey. We know! We've tried it! Forget you have “so much to do” and come on out for the class practices in hockey and swim- HEWEY’S FOR DRUG SUNDRIES, TOILET ARTICLES, NUNNALLY’S CANDIES and the DAILY DOPE GO TO— HEWEY’S Phone Dea. 0640-9110 315 E. College Ave. “LITTLE DEC” 2, ” “ , Og 2, sf ming. Your teams need you—and, by the way; you’d think those tennis tournament lists were poisoned, or had hydrophobia from the way people seem to shy off from signing up! Take your best friend’s hand (we hope she plays tennis) and make her go with you to sign. Show your class spirit! The tournament looms in the near future! Freshmen! It is never too late to go out for your class swimming and hockey teams. The squads are not picked until the end of the season, so you still have a big chance of making good. Some suggestions as to how to ob- serve “slump” signs in the library: After sitting straight in one’s chair, pull said chair up close to table so that one’s front is barely touching the table, and one’s back is comportably supported by the solid wood of chair- back (instead of an all too flexible backbone). The table will support the arms,” and the floor the feet. In this way, all parts of the body are at rest, and the pate can develop very nicely. Also, that torturous bending of the neck over one’s work is pre- vented, and a much better appearance insured. This matter of posture on the cam- pus must be attended to by one and all. “We know how,” but we just don’t think. Let’s keep tab on our posture. DAY STUDENT NEWS Those whe were,so fortunate as to attend the Y. W. vesper service Oc- tober 23, heard helpful talks given by several of the day students. Helen Respess, Y. W. representative for the day students, was in charge of the program, which dealt with church af- filiation, the subject of prinie interest on the cam : owing Helen Res vantages Bellingrath nde. the Presbyterian chitohes of Atlanta and Decatur; Mildred Phippen wel- comed every one to the Baptist churches, and Helen Respess cordially invited all to attend the Methodist churches. Evelyn Becker told us of the great appreciation of churches in Korea. We are glad that the day students took advantage of this, one of their opportunities to co-operate with the boarders. School and Class Spirit Challenged Sophomore Athletic Chorus Make Their Debut at Hockey Game. Stunt night and debate night are two mountain peaks of enthusiasm to For the rest of the time there is a consider- It is not that we lack spirit, for these two occasions which we rise during the year. able drop in spirit. show that we have it. We simply do not express it, although we have op- portunities every week at the athletic contests in which our classes partici- pate. What we need is a little impe- tus. To meet this need the Sophomore class has organized a Sophomore Ath- letic Chorus. The purpose of this chorus is to promote class spirit, to familiarize the class with its songs, and to encourage attendance at ath- letic contests. At the try-outs last Wednesday twenty-two members were accepted. They are Mary McCallie, president; Mary Trammel, secretary; Blanche Miller, cheer leader; Elise Derickson, Augusta Dunbar, Polly Vaughan, Virginia Sears, Lynn Moore, Anne Turner, Gladney Cureton, Sara Prather Armfield, Clarene Dorsey, Anna Katherine Golucke, Violet Scott, Mary Louise Thames, Elizabeth Eaton, Mildred Lamb, Helen McLauren, Har- riet Williams, Sallie Peake, Jo Smith, and Raemond Wilson. Although a new thing on the cam- pus, the S. A. C. has made a very uspicious beginning. Their debut was made at the hockey game Friday. A section of the grandstand was elab- orately decorated with red and white erepe paper bows. The Sophomores came from round the gymnasium wearing their colors and carrying canes with streamers. They gave a snake dance on the hockey field fol- lowed by cheers for each class. The Sophomores feel that though he awakening of spirit within their would justify the existence of the organization, the ultimate aim d be to arouse school spirit in general and to have some real compe- tition in songs and yells. Decatur Woman’s Exchange Mrs. Cooper has the nicest new as- sortment of Box Gifts and Novelties of all types. See her before planning your party or buying your birthday presents. spanking new luggage. We can supply stickers from Sarbonne, Oxford and Cambridge. Just clip your check or “TRAVELERS” “BY THEIR LUGGAGE YOU SHALL KNOW THEM” NOTHING is more certainly the mark of the occasional traveler than NOTHING is more swank and worldly looking than a bag or trunk covered with colorful stickers. College or Steamship Line in the World. List includes: LONDON PARIS NAPLES VENICE CATRO SHANGHAI CADIZ SEVILLE VIENNA MADERIA MARSEILLES BERLIN CANNES MARSEILLE CALCUTTA HONG KONG All American Universities and most Foreign, including Heidelberg, MAKE YOUR OWN SELECTION Packet of ten $1.00 THE COSMOPOLITE | United States National Bank Bldg. most any City, Hotel, University, a dollar bill to this add. Galveston, Texas KA : Po] govccesonsesssuusnnnnscssntannessss444t3335511955s00SHSS;SSTTETS;SGSTOTESSSSSTTTIESSSTETTTORSGSIPEDESCSUNTEDSSSEOPEDN SESH SSOSSF : : gifts. Wal. 8167 SL LL LO LOO oo o : ; : ; : % | ; May take advantage of our special prices on portraits, given the other girls having “Silhouette” Photographs make ideals Christmas ELLIOTTS’ Peachtree Studio Howard Theatre Bldg. at Agnes Scott Meode ofa ofr ote nfe nde nena de ode ote nte age nfeaterierte a , ra pictures made. ee seofofeodeteogoteogeteoferteot Atlanta afesterfofeotestestert % - re SS Mr. Stukes: you spend on your psychology, Miss Cothran?” S. Cothran: Mr. Stukes: “Then what happened?” “How much time did “Three hours, sir.” S. Cothran: me up.” “My roommate woke Miss McKinney: was a great Dane.” B. W. Stowe: “Well, I never knew that Shakespeare wrote about dogs before.” “Hamlet certainly Helen Anderson told someone that she called her fellow “Fermented” ’eause he turned on her. E. Merritt: “Harriet, how can you study when Therese is typewriting?” H. Alexander: “Oh, I can read a chapter between clicks.” Dit Quarles (at vaudeville): “Bib, why do those three actors sing to- gether all the time?” Bib McKee: “I guess it’s because none of them want to take all the blame!” M. Greenleaf: “Marian, did you see the Tuileries when you were in Paris?” M. Green: “Well, we called, but they weren’t in.” Caroyn P.: “Hey, Polly, turn off the light!” Polly L: “What for?” Carolyn: “I want to write a night letter.” Miss Gooch: “Did you ever notice how a woman lowers her voice when she asks a favor?” Dade Warfield: “Yes, ma’m, but she raises it when she doesn’t get it.” Prof.: “Can’t you think of any- thing better to do than loaf?” Stude: “No, Prof. Nobody can.” Le sSenSe ee oe obese one nese Lene ne oe see Gene nena eee ene bene ener eel oieoereohegors \ my) 7 FA ; Specially AssoLuTé Costs not one whiz mort — notee. forced at the side of the foot—where the wear is hard- Bo a ee ae te a ee Se ee ae ee ee ee ee he ee Se ee ee a Fa SHION ABsoLuT& Rein- sheofeofeofentententeoteogeogete engese getneaenteoeosenentenengeneotententenentenengententeogeeoketeodenke teats enteetengeerteeteteete teeta teeta ete tetera ete tented ated tert nent ateoteateate tented tested aetna adeeb dere aderde ede erkeleeo Stotetetetetettotes: WORLD FELLOWSHIP WEEK VOL. XIII Che Agonistic =| WORLD FELLOWSHIP WEEK AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE, DECATUR, GA., WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1927. NO. 8 A. S. TEAM THAT WILL MEET ENGLISHMEN IS ANNOUNCED Will Uphold Negative Side of Uncompromising Pac- ifism Question Novy. 28. The debaters, who are to meet the visiting English team November 28, were chosen by the Debating Council Friday night. They are: Carolyn Essig, Mary Riviere, and Mary Shep- herd, with Eleanor Lee Norris as alter- nate. The question is, Resolved: “That the Only Effective Attitude Toward War Is an Uncompromising Pacifism.” Our debaters will speak on the negative, contrary to the example of the other American universities who have de- bated the subject with the English team. The girls who have been work- ing on the question predict a merry fight over peace. The student body is acquainted with the history, distinctions and prowess of the Agnes Scott team. Perhaps there will be some popular interest in getting a line on the guests before they arrive. We give abridged biographies of the three, as sent out by the manager of their tour. Descrip- tion of personal appearance is not in- cluded. Mr. Frank Ongley Darvall, University of Reading Mr. Darvall was born in 1906. He was educated at Dover College, one of the younger English public schools, where he took a prominent part in athletics and swimming as well as playing Rugby football and hockey. He began early to develop a proclivity for debating and was Secretary of the School Debating Society, He was also sub-editor of the school magazine, _ “The Dovorian.” In 1923 he entered the University College of Reading with a minor scholarship. He very quickly became prominent in university life and in his first year was Secretary of his Hall Debating Society and founded a politi- cal club. He is a keen Liberal. In 1925 he was secretary of the Debating Society and was nominated by the college for imperial debating team. At that time he was also edi- tor of the college magazine. In 1926 he was elected president of St. David’s Hall, president of the Stu- dents’ Union and the Representative Council, and president of the Debating Society. In the same year the Uni- versity College of Reading obtained its charter. Mr. Darval is therefore the first persident of the Students’ Repre- sentative Council of the University of Reading. He is also vice-president of the National Union of Students and has represented English students at} Among all | international conferences. these many activities he yet finds time for an interest in dramatic art. He is dramatic critic for his University Magazine and has also taken a promi- nent part in the university play. He has remained true to his early political convictions and is now well known in Liberal circles. He is on the local executive of his party and was a delegate of the constituency to the National Liberal Convention in 1925. His university career has been as brilliant academically as socially. He was one of the only two students to obtain first class honors at the London external B.A. examination in 1926 in mediaeval and modern history. Mr. Andrew Haddon, University of Edinburgh Andrew Haddon was born in 1904 at Howick, Roxburghshire, a little town whose sons have an unrivalled reputa- tion for local patriotism. He is a grand nephew of “J. B. Selkirk,” one of the greatest of Scotland’s minor poets, and spent his early life in the border- land of Scotland, that romantic coun- try which has produced more famous men per cent of its population than any other part of Great Britain. His father, Lieutenant Colonel Haddon, a lawyer by profession, a soldier by vir- tue of a lifelong connection with the Volunteer and Territorial Armies, and (Continued on Page 3.) Int’! Relations Club Hears Talk on Con- stantineple Dr. Hayes Stresses the Pic- turesque in Turkey. Com- pares Religious Spirit of Turk and Greek. An interesting meeting of the In- ternational Relations Club was held Thursday evening. Dr. Hayes gave an enlightening talk on ‘onstantinople. He told of the approath to the city with its towers and mirurets silhouet- ed against the sky. He described the bazaars where one spends hours drink- ng coffee and inspecting Oriental rugs. The Eastern atmosphere is found there—men in small booths carry on all kinds of work from weav- ing to carving of jewels. The early Christian church, St. Sophia, now a Mohammedan mosque, Was the scene of a unique religious ceremony described by Dr. Hayes. Only the men were al- lowed at the great mosque on this oc- casion when they received power from above. The women went to the smaller mosques. Dr. Hayes viewed the cere- mony from the gallery, where Euro- (Continued on Page 4.) A.S. noe to Come “Home” Alumnae Entertained Dur- ing Thanksgiving at Home-Coming. Thanksgiving—and the week-end following it is the time for “old” Agnes Scott girls to come “home.” Polly Stone has made this Alumnae week-end and she expects many of the former students to come back to their Alma Mater. On Thursday morning the guests will witness the inter-class athletic meet and probably see the game in town that afternoon. Friday, however, is the big day for the alumnae as this, Nov. 26th, is Anna Young’s birthday, for whom the Alumnae House is named. In the afternoon there will be a tea for all the visitors as well as the members from Decatur and Atlanta. Mrs. Little from Marietta, Ga., is the chairman of the entertainment committee and Miss Phythian the house chairman. These with the alumnae officers will form the receiving line. At this time many beautiful gifts are presented to the house. Saturday night Blackfriars will pre- sent three plays, Between the second and third of these a film will be shown, taken last commencement which shows the class of ’27, the faculty, alumnae and trustees. Also there are several lovely pictures of the campus, which shows off to its hest advantage at this time of the yee x. SYNCOPATED FAIR OFFERED NOVEL ENTERTAINMENT Dr. Logan Enfhently Suited to Speak on Subject. The Bible Club, at the first meeting of the new year on Monday night, en- joyed a most interesting talk by Dr. Logan on “Religions of Japan.” The first religion of Japan, Dr. Logan stated, has no founder, no creed, no code of ethics, no system and no preaching, and yet is the main re- ligion of that country. It is the Shinto religion, or the “way of the gods.” Nature, heroes, emperors, graves and ancestors are worshipped. There are two books of this religion; one, the Kojikee, completed in 712 A. D., and | the other, completed in 720 A. D., which contain the historical records of Japan. This religions is divorced from all ideas of morality and gives no idea of a creator. In fact the Japanese consciousness is almost de- void of a sense of creation or of a creator. They think of the Sun Goddess as the mother of the Emperors, and this worship of the sun is the basis of all other religion. The Japanese line of emperors has never been broken as far (Continued on Page 3.) Questionaire Results Compiled A questionnaire was given to the student body by the Y. W. C. A. World Fellowship Committee in chapel on Saturday, Oct. 29, and the results were tabulated for the information of the committee. But since the questions were meant also to stimulate interest and discussion, the results are published below. The last tvo questions were definitions, only a few of Which could bé pritited due to"the great number of answers. FRESH. SOPH. JUN. SEN. FAC. TOT. ‘Tru, False Tru. False True False Truc False TrueFalse True False 1. Membership to the World Christian Student Federation is attained by payment of one dollar__._~----------------- 86 68 21 68 16 38 15 80 4 5 92 194 2, The World Christian Student Federation is for the pur- pose of establishing Y. M. and Y. W. C. A.’s throughout the ‘world.__—---..-----.-.---.-~--~=----------~-----=- 90 8 56 27 85 17 24 22 '4 9 209 88 3. The United States Policy in China has always been Gd oe ng 8 fo Sco) 1 GGL, Rae a a Sn Sane Sos Se mrp een ap ye Puree RO ee 52 53 28 66 26 38 16° 29 5 8 122: -179 4. Therefore there is no widespread feeling against America. 42 63 26 56 14 88 8 385 1 10 91 202 5. America should give up all rights of extra-territoriality Na Os) 11\: Maen ae oe ee ae Se eee eee 52 47 46 40 28 22 29 15) 9 3 164 127 6. The Nationalists in China are Bolshevists_-—-~---.--~--- 35; 165 18 ¥2' 18 ‘88 10; 85' 30 9 £71. 3219 7. The British policy in South Africa is above reproach_-_--~~- 50 46 651 29 24 26 19 26 2 8 146 184 8, Ghandi is a staunch supporter of the British Imperial pol- icy in India_._--~----~------------------------------- 39 50 27 42 16 26 14 28 2 8 98 164 9. War is sometimes justified__-----~-------------------- 91 14 73 14 36 15 $1 18° 9 5 240 61 10. War is never justified —---—-—----------~-~--~-------- 15; 89) 48 76: 16 85 43: 81°56 7 6B 238 11. There should be equality between an American and Frenchman of the same intellectual and moral level, good breeding, as each country sees it, being the same___----- 69 687 2 51 $f 44 1 28 #O 292 xd 12. There should be equality between an American and Italian of the same intellectual and moral level, good breeding, as each country sees it, being the same__.-...-.---.---~--- 82 23 82 7 49 38 42 8 18 O 268 £=86 13. There should be equality between an American and Jap- anese of the same moral and intellectual level, good breed- ing, as each country sees it, being the same_-_-__--.--- 69: 84. 64 25 44 7 89 4°18 #jO 229 170 14. There should be equality between an American and Afri- can of the same moral and intellectual level, good breed- ing, as each country sees it, being the same_------~---- 41 6b 46 42 85 17 24 19 12 1 158 144 15. Race is a barrier which will never permit youth of the world to bind themselves together in perfect brotherhood 62 42 47 44 18 33 26 18 2 10 155 147 16. All men, regardless of their race or color, have the same right to an abundant life__----_-_-__------_-~--------- 100 6 84 6 50 2 44 1 18 O 20% 14 17. God is the father of those only who accept Him_-_-~--- 1 (04. 15 74 10)°98 “3 42° 96 8: 44 1256 18. The chief danger to the white races arises from the ar- rogant contempt for other races, which has provoked fear and hatred in Teturmccocsscwenaess anceps e eee eee 86 17° 84 6 48 <2 87 8 42 2 267 35 19. There is no physical or intellectual inferiority in the yel- RO Wana 6. dae eee enna e aewe ee aenee 54 48 86 52 31 20 27 17 10 2 158 184 20. The episode of Christ cleansing the temple is an argument for war when. a necessity........----.--~---------.~---- 48 58 86 47 18 34 81 14 1 12 134 160 21. The New Testament teaches that war shall go on till the eye we Oy 14 : eae a oo yee RT Opes ee eet eee ORE 62 39 50 384 25 25 27 18 8 10 167 126 22. Christ advocated war when He said: “I come not to bring PRES EACRRSPDIS GEC OO ca ere Conner eras wire O 94:1 S6 12 61 6 40: TL 12 27 -288 23. There is a difference, practically speaking, between social equality and racial justice-._-._-.~-..--.------------- 94 10 78 7 45 4 40 4 12 1 269 26 24. There is a resolution before the U. S. Senate for outlawry : BTS OI eg re oe ee 45 45 40 88 26 21 15 30 38 7 129 141 25. I have read a book on war or world brotherhood within SHOMIECIN CAT... Seen ee ei ee ee ed 12 89 14 78 12 88 11 84 4 9 243 58 but not in practise. “Brotherhood is the recognition of others as equals socially, What is war? “According to the “Big Parade” and “What Price Glory” it’ being oyerpopulated, and to relieve the pent- and highly dramatic moments, and also a chance for people “An immoral method of establishing right.” up feelings and situations of the races. to get cynical and express their opinion on war.’ s hell, but it’s a necessity to keep the world from It is a chance for theatrical “War is the evidence of selfishness, ignorance, and misunderstanding between individuals or nations.” “War is hell on earth.” What is brotherhood? “Brotherhood is not equality. But it recognizes that God is the Creator of all men, and that all men are of one blood. There is no such thing as equality in the world, even in fhe same family.” “Brotherhood is the kinship of men thru their relation to God the Father.” “Brotherhood is that feeling which exists between men and nations, all have equal opportunities for mental, moral, and physical betterment. social equality.” “Brotherhood is a I’ve seen many people that I’d hate to fictitious and rather impossible ideal, stating that all are brothers. be brothers with, and I’m no snob.” mentally, and spiritually, and in the eyes of the law. culminating in a constant effort to see that Brotherhood does not necessarily include It works fine in theory, It is a relation represented by Christ’s attitude toward the Samaritan woman.’ “Brotherhood is the joint effort of all classes and races to follow the truth.” “Religions of J apan, ” | Julius Caesar, As Presented, Address to Bible Club| 4 Roaring Comic Opera, Abounding in Synco- pated Airs. A big success was the new and orig- inal Syneopated Fair held in the gym Saturday night. Nothing like this has ever been given at Agnes Scott before, and everyone asked, beferehand, “What is a Syncopated Fair?” Those who attended this novel entertainment are able to answer this question, and they all agree that it was worth the price several different times. It was worth it to see some of the clever costumes at the dance, such as “red hot mamma,” and “it all depends on you.” It was worth it, to see the bril- liant comic opera “Julius Caesar,” pre- sented by musical geniuses of the Junior class, and it was worth it to hear Katharine Pasco sing, even though the audience could hear only snatches of her operatic singing, be- tween the roars of laughter. The Syncopated Fair consisted of a dance in the gym, at which the girls impersonated various popular songs, and a musical comedy, given by the Junior class during intermission. Both features of the entertainment were a great success, and we hear that the play made such an impression on the representatives from the Metropoli- tan Opera Company that they expect to produce it themselves. The musical play was merely Shake- speare’s “Julius Caesar” put to music. The story was the same as that of Shakespeare’s well known play. Dot Cheek stepped before the curtain and. read, before each act, the story of the opera. In the first act Calpernia tries to dissuade Caesar from going to the senate, because his shirts, “like all Gaul are divided into three parts.” Caesar insists, however, on going. The second act opens with the plotting of the conspirators. Then the soothing soothsayer warns Caesar and the con- spirators. Mark Anthony next offers the crown to Caesar. “Caesar having given that bit of jewelry the onceover decides to refuse, “but soon laments his mistake. At this point the conpir- ators enter, and Caesar is “punched, socked, biffed on the bean and bounced off into the next world.” While Brutus is begging Caesar’s for- giveness to the tune of “Forgive Me,” Caesar’s ghost rises up and sings his amazement and surprise. The next heroic lay is sung by Anthony over dead Caesar. Mark sets out to round up the tricky Triumphirate who start in to beat up Brutus and his gang. Here the second act ends. The last act is the scene of battle. This is a tragic act, for in it Cassius, Pindarus, Casca, and Brutus kill themselves, falling so as to form an attractive design. “And thereupon the curtain closes leaving to all the sad, tragic lesson of being care- less with one’s pocketknife.” The characters in this epoch-making opera were: Oaesarsconcnesueuete secs M. Green Ca lDernin nen M. R. Selman Mark Anthony__------------ E. Tyson OCtaViNban aoe wens C. Hunter OTUs ee en barca E. McGranahan BVUUIS anno aa ee P. Adams CSRS hone ene Mary Ficklen Ot a ee ee at an is = se re Baby Sara Soothsayer__-...---- Katherine Pasco og ta to: nig V1 eS Ea M. N. Logan Gen.- Nuisance... ---=..=- S. Cothran ATTAY oo caceinnanaeeae E. Rice, H. Ridley, E. Hatchett, R. Paxon DOOY see en wanes M. Lanier Wind0Wesrsos— os oats R. Worth Te (-) ps Oe a ae os SP D. Cheek Prolowues-scso oS Jane Grey Some of the popular song hits were, “Caesar, my caesar,” to the tune of “Juanita;” “Caesar don’t care and he don’t mind,” to the tune of “Me Too;” “Forgive Me, Please Forgive Me, I Didn’t Mean to Make You Die,” sung by Brutus to the tune of “Forgive Me,” and Mark Anthony’s lament over (Continued on Page 4.) THE AGONISTIC Che A gonistic Subscription Price, $1.25 per year in advance. Single Copies, 5 cents. Owned and published by the Students of Agnes Scott College. Published weekly. Entered as Second Class Matter. STAFF OF AGONISTIC SRE: JORMA Cee SO eee Carolyn Essig Elizabeth Merritt Editor-in-Chief Assistant Editor Alumnae Editor Athletic Editor Exchange Editor Joke Editor Society Editor Chopin Hudson Wea, © ek ee es ee Alice Jernigan Louise Sherfesee Irene Lowrance Oar ay Ce ne Se Lillian White Martha Riley Selman Louise Girardeau Business Manager Assistant Business Manager Circulation Manager REPORTERS FOR THIS ISSUE Elisabeth Tyson, ’29 Geraldine LeMay, ’29 Sara Johnston, 29 Mary Ellis, ’29 Jean Alexander, ’30 Dorothy Hutton, “29° Evances Brows: 728 Elizabeth Woolfolk, *31 mah Belle Ward Stowe, ’30 Olive Spencer, 729 Virginia Earle, *30 Rachel Paxon, ’29 Virginia Earle, ’30 Geraldine LeMay, ’28 Jack McLellan, ’28 Vera Kamper, ’28 Mary Crenshaw, ’28. EDITORIAL A BOOK, A PRECIOUS THING | First Appearance of “Arlequinade —— Aurora Wins Praise Newly Included Art Depart ment Adds Decidedly to Attractiveness. Each Dept. of High Merit. The Aurora, the quarterly mag- azine published by the student body and containing poems, stories, and assays by the Agnes Scott students, Edith McGranahan | has made its first appearance for the |“ year 1927-28. We are delighted with the new cover in which the Aurora ap- pears, and think that the many il- lustrations in the magazine are charming. The effort which the edi- tors of the year to increase the artistic value of the publication has met with the en- thusiastie approval of all members of the college community, and we wish them continued success in this new line of their endeavor. The subject matter of this first issue of the Aurora is very interesting and varied in content. We enjoyed thor- oughly reading it from cover to cover. The poems are very good, especial- ly Myrtle Biedsoe’s “Cvepus’ de Du Matin,” and Alice Jernigan’s “Tide.” We liked Anne McCollum’s “Lettres de Mon Boudoir” because of their real college girl spirit and their delightful humor. We also thought that the books in the Beok Nook were very in- erestingly reviewed. We are sure that all of the Agnes Scott campus and all of the friends of Agnes Scott join with us in con- In this day of prolific production, adequate printing devices | pratulating the staff of the Aurora on and a paying public, books, as books, are no longer precious. I|this year’s first issue of the magazine, would not have again the dearth of written literature that was an|and in wishing them even better suc- aspect of life in early nations. Even during the period of highes literary development in Greece, there did not exist anything that 4) cess during the coming school year. Lila Porcher: “I am wedded to my could be described as a system for production and distribution of | apt!” books. The few manuscripts that had been produced and that possessed any measure of authenticity, were contained in royal | vere the archives or such a state collection as that of Athens, or in the studies of the small groups of scholarly teachers whose fame was sometimes in part due to the fact that they were owners of books. In these olden days, books were precious. It is this feeling of the preciousness of a book that I would have us know, in spite of the fortunate change in number and accessibility of books. Nothing proves the present attitude of disrespect for a book as conclusively as a glance through those on reference in the library. Corners are turned down, notes made in the margins, passages unscrupulously underlined. To mark one’s own book is an excellent habit, that indicates appreciation and very often the scholarly attitude. But marks in a library book more often denote the horn-rimmed drudge, who reads the book, without enjoyment, to glean concise statements that will look well in a note book. Checking or underlining phrases as she goes, she collects them more easily—but too often leaves as mere words upon a printed page, the true beauty of the thought and expression. In “Areopagitica’”’ Milton judges “. . . as good almost to killa man as kill a good book; who kills a man kills a reasonable creature, God’s image; but he who destroys a good book kills reason itself.” The person who mutilates a book does not exactly destroy it, but certainly condemns it to a lingering death. Worse than that, he destroys the clear thread of conveyance of reason from the book to the minds of subsequent readers. Facts and modes of expres- sion appeal differently to different people. By underlining a phrase that appeals to you, you force your choice upon the eye and mind of another, for it is almost impossible to resist the emphasis a mark gives to a sentence. Who has a right to destroy for another, a part of the reason to be found in a good book? An essential part of a university is a library. The better equipped this department, the greater advantages the university is prepared to offer. At Agnes Scott a certain financial allottment is made to the library annually for purchase. But if books have been abused, the money must be spent to replenish and not to in- crease the number of volumes. Ruskin has said: “We may obtain a glimpse of a great poet and hear the sound of his voice; or put a question to a man of science and be answered good-humoredly. We may intrude ten minutes’ talk on a cabinet minister; or snatch once or twice in our lives the privilege of throwing a bouquet in the path of a Princess, or arresting the kind glance of a Queen. These momentary chances we covet, and spend our years and passions in pursuit of little more than these; while meantime there is a society continual- ly open to us, of people who will talk to us as long as we like, whatever our rank or reputation.” If, in reading for history notes, we think of ourselves as being in the presence of a statesman, or in reading for biology, of being in the presence of a great scientist, or in reading for English, of being in the presence of Princes, of fancy’s children, of thinkers— perhaps we shall be ashamed of the stubby pencil and inky pen. If we think or feel, we will leave unharmed, in form or reason, Agnes Scott’s collection of books, the “true university of these days.” Emily Kingsbery: “Better get a di- n—on the grounds of deser- tion. Lawrence’s Pharmacy A Real Drug Store Phones Dearborn 0762-0763 309 East ‘College Avye., Opposite Depot, Decatur, Ga. Aurora have made this | ” Pre- sented Before the French Club Clever Acting and Fluent French Make Delightful Play a Success. One of the most delightful programs shat has been presented on the cam- ous this year was that of the French | lub at its meeting last Monday after- j noon. A French play, “Arlequinade,” was the feature of the program and was most attractive with its charming ilittle love story of Columbine and | Arlequin. | The parts of Columbine and Arle- jquin were excellently played by Anna ‘Mae McCollum and Emily Kings- bery respectively. Arlequin was the poet lover who appeared on the scene in a red suit, carrying a red rose, thus proving to Columbine that he was her true lover, according to a sorceriere whom she had consulted. Pierrot gave the humorous element to the story by his curiosity and natural stupidness which caused him to inter- rupt continually the love scene of Columbine and Arlequin. It was one of his pranks that ultimately resulted in winning the consent of Columbine | FRESHMEN HOLD ELECTIONS | The Freshman class now boasts of in organization as complete as that of he upper classes as the class met Thursday afternoon in the chapel to elect officers for the year. Dell Arbuckle, who has been serving as a temporary chairman, was _ elected |president, Chopin Hudson, vice presi- dent, and Elaine Exton, secretary. We feel sure that these girls are compe- tent to earry on the work of the Freshmen with as much success and spirit as they, as a class, always show. father for the marriage of the two lovers. The occasion was celebrated by a dance given by Emily Cope, Eloise Gaines, Elizabeth Cole, Virginia Earle, Anna Knight, and Sarah White. Other actors in the play were Cas- sardie, Margaret Andreae; the sor- ciere, Sara Douglass, and Pierrot, Louise Girardeau. Each of the actors distinguished herself by good acting and by her fluent French. 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A. vespers Sunday night, November 13, was presented in the form of a pag- eant of which the theme was “Brotherhood in God.” Polly Vaughn read the description of a dream—a dream in which we saw “the world when it was young and grey and meaningless. And some Great Being, dimly seen, placed little men of clay . > + 7 | “BEST IN TOWN” ! ROSY SMITH Next to Theater Sandwiches SS OS A A A SS > (> Sodas Cigars ad eel o re “ ¢ ¢ leis earth on this dim, vague world. And then because the men had what some e¢all a soul, because they often questioned life and groped for the meaning, this Great and Infinitely Tender Being told the men what pur- pose they could serve. He spoke of some large, perfect symmetry, a great and perfect puzzle which men were to fit together. Again He seemed to say that parts of this great puzzle were then scattered all over the world, and that, at all times, it was in the power of the people to discover them, and fit each part into the other, and so make at last a perfect whole and a perfect symmetry. He urged all men to take these several parts and fit them, with great care, into the per- fect puzzle and perfect plan.” And, while Polly read on, many na- tions, one by one, brought golden frag- ments of this shining puzzle to fit to- gether into that perfect symmetry that is called World Fellowship in God. The dream was finished and players of pageantry and audience alike bowed their heads in singing the Y. W. C. A. benediction. Don’t Forget Your Thanksgiving Chrsanthemums For the Ball Game Give your order early to Mrs. Cooper Decatur Woman’s Exchange We appreciate your business and want you to know it STARN ES Hotel Candler 142 E. Ponce de Leon Aye. Decatur 5 THE CRITERION OF STYLE le Nans Millinery 208 Pe At the Hi Smart hats featured at moderate prices D7 5 $10 In blaek satin and black patent. “The Store al 10 Shoe Shop, Main Floor J.P Allen 6 Co. Allen’s Presents--- The D’Arcy Pump Correct for morning, noon, and night. | Women Know" Stone Mt. Essay Wanted by Nov. 20 Will Be Printed in the De- Kalb Wonder. Last week’s Agonistic announced that Mr. Dennis Lindsey has offered a prize of $25 to the Agnes Scott girl writing the best essay on Stone Mountain. Twelve essays are to be published in the “DeKalb Wonder,” but the prize essay deos not neces- sarily have to be one of these twelve, as the contest does not close until May 1, 1928, while the essays are to be published monthly from now on. The next publication goes to press on November 20, and Mr, Lindsey is very anxious to have the first of this series of essays appear in this issue, so we hope that someone will step forward and respond to this call. We appreciate very much Mr. Lindseys offering this prize, and want to show that we do by having an essay ready for the next issue of the “DeKalb Wonder,” as he has asked. No limit is set as to the treatment of the subject—you may write on the carving, the history of the mountain, or any phase of the subject that appeals to you. Mr. Lind- sey first considered opening this con- test to other schools but finally de- cided to limit it to Agnes Scott, so we ought to be grateful to him. As was stated last week, the newly organized Essay Club is sponsoring this contest and any member of the club will be glad to be of assistance to any con- testant. Now is your chance to win $25. Too, let us show that we ap- preciate this opportunity given us, by having an essay ready for Mr. Lind- sey by November 20. Essays may be placed in the Agonistic Box in Main and should be labeled on the outside to avoid confusion. Soph: “And remember, young lady, politeness costs nothing.” Fresh: “Oh, doesn’t it? Then try putting ‘I remain your obedient ser- vant’ at the end of a telegram.” Extra Special Just In Time Thanksgiving 25% off on all Evening Dresses, including Trans- parent Velvets. Erlich LADIES READY-TO-WEAR 4 PEACHTREE (ARCADE BLDG) Me Ne rhe oho ae sone oe ae oe oe oe ae ake ene nee ae ole ae oe ae ofe a ole ake Agnes Scott Team for Debate Named (Continued from Page One) a farmer at heart, is a well-known per- |sonality in the South of Scotland and the owner of one of the most up-to- date dairy farms in the country. Andrew Haddon’s education was be- gun at one of the old village schools for which Scotland is so famous, and at the age of twelve he was sent to the Edinburgh Academy to continue his schooling. With the exception of the Royal High School of Edinburgh, the Edinburgh Academy is the most famous school in Scotland. One of its founders was Sir Walter Scott and among its pupils have been men of such international reputation as Robert Louis Stevenson, Sir James Clerk-Maxwell, Andrew Lang, Lord Haldane and Lord Finlay, president of the Permanent Court of International Justice. Andrew Haddon took the Greek side and won several class and special prizes. He served in the Offi- cers’ Training Corps, played Rugby football, and in his last year was head of his house. He left the Academy from the classical seventh class in 1922 and went on to the University of Edin- burgh. He was capped Master of Arts in 1925 and is now in his last year of study for the degree of Bachelor of Laws in preparation for the Scotish bar. Since his admission he has thrown himself with unusual zest into the social life of the University. He has been a member of the Students’ Representative Council for four years | and is now one of its presidents and convener of the International Academ- ic Committee. He is a member of the International Committee of the Stu- dents Representative Councils of Scot- land and head of the travel department of that body in Edinburgh. At the C. I. E. Council meeting at Prague in 1926 he was one of the Scottish representatives and he rep- resented his University in the same year as the I. S. S. Conference in Yugoslavia. He takes a keen interest in national as well as university politics and has served as secretary, vice-president and president of Edinburgh University Unionist Association. He took an ac- tive part in the election of Sir John Gilmour to the office of Lord Rector of Edinburgh University and was cap- tured by the Liberals during the cam- paign. His opinions follow the dem- ocratic idealism of Mr. Baldwin and he is a firm believer in the mission of the British Empire. He takes a keen and practical interest in social problems and is one of the student residents at Edinburgh University Settlement. Among his special interests, the chief is in the history, romance and story of Scotland. He is an ardent nation- Finger Waves are known from Coast to Coast. Artists in Permanent Waves — alist in that he believes that world civilization is best served by each na- tion’s continuing to make its charac- teristic contribution to the culture of the whole. He is not an athlete although he is a member of the University Boat Club and has rowed for his faculty. His chief outdoor hobby is gardening. Mr. John Ramage, The London School of Economics and Political Science John Ramage has been for four years one of the most influential and widely known men at that justly famous institution, the London School eeofeofe obese see estate nfente tee oe oe eee tee nteote eee ete oe oeofenteofeote oe ote okeoeotententendeodenteetestesdestestee Mr. Rich Says: Because of their beauty and individuality our Bobs and MTs eLenle ve Lele oe ole oe adele fe rleolententeqentenzogy Marcel Waves . % + Shampoo —! Manicure % x * : ARTISTIC BOB SHOP : * Balcony—J ACOBS MAIN STORE—5 Points * ou Sa Ra % z Phone Wal 7875 = a we Ps € « ~ % = 12 Operators a Og b * % “The South’s Modern Hairdressers” * se ras Ke ste terte st % Dg ste ate ate phe ote ste ste ste sts 4 she sta teste the ake teste ok Ae oe of ele ole ede ole obs ole ofe ole nla ode ole oe ofr fe oe ols ake ole sla ots eleote fe eee lek % See ferle ete lente ienienlente hele ie leioiotefere , i of Economics and Political Science. Despite his youth (he is only 22), he has had a wide. experience of political and social work and is known as a speaker outside as well as inside university circles. Before his uni- versity days he was one of the secre- taries of the local organization of the British Labor Party. He is on the executive of the London branch of the Independent Labor Party. For two years he was on the executive body of the Students’ Union of the London School of Economies and he repre- sented the University of London against the Australian team which toured Europe and America. This de- bate which was presided over by the Secretary of State for Dominions, the Right Honorable L. S. Amery, M. P., attracted widespread attention to the vexed color problem of a “White Australia.” Mr. Ramage has been actively en- gaged for some years in adult educa- tional work, particularly among sea- men. He was a leading member of the British Delegation to the conference of the International Student Service in Karlovei, Yugoslavia, in the summer of 1926. He is the author of an article on economic conditions in South East Europe published in the October, 1926, number of the “Social Review,” the leading Engilsh socialist monthly, to which Mr. J. Ramsay MacDonald is a regular contributor. Ramage com- bines practical knowledge of economics and politics, both national and inter- national, with eloquence and social en- thusiasm; and he carries them all with modesty and homely wit. Religions of Japan Address to Bible Class (Continued from Page One) back as it can be traced in history. One of the interesting features of these religions is their shrines, which are found all through Japan. There are 179,716 shrines of the Shinto re- ligion alone. In these shrines are three objects of worship. First, a jewel—a crystal, representing the soul. The first crystal was supposedly dropped down from heaven and is worshipped by the emperor. Second, a mirror, worshipped because it reflects the image of the worshipper, and there- ore of his ancestor, and third, a sword, the symbol of authority. The third religion of Japan, accord- ing to Dr. Logan, is the Michi, or “The Way.” This is supposedly intuitive— even the teachers do not attempt to define it. Confucius divides this Michi into five relationships; that of ruler and subject, of father and son, of husband and wife, of elder brother and younger brother, and finally of friend and friend. The Michi follow- ers have a prayer they chant, which, when translated, is: “If your heart will follow the Michi way The gods will protect you if you do not pray.” In connection with this ideal of re- ligion Dr. Logan pointed out that the Japanese have made loyalty their ideal of life, just as Americans have liberty for theirs. He also stated that we westerners are born vertical, while the easterners are born horizontal. The fourth Japanese religion is that of Buddhism, which was brought to Japan from Korea. This religion is extremely popular and today there are about two hundred thousand temples of Buddah in existence. There is also a new type of Buddhism prevalent, which is believed by three-fourths of the Japanese people. Salvation by faith is stressed, with Buddah as the idealized saviour. The fifth and last religion mentioned by Dr. Logan is that of Christianity. He said that there are as many living temples of God today as there are temples of Buddah. The Christian religion is spreading rapidly, as is testified by the fact that the Bible Society in Tokio sold 1,715,000 copies of the Bible last year. Dr. Logan closed with the hope that this last and greatest religion would soon take the place of all others. The Bible Club is fortunate indeed to have had this delightful address of Dr. Logan’s and trust he will be kind enough to speak again to them, IRENE HAT SHOP Masonic Bldg. Decatur, Ga. Hats reasonably priced, beau- tiful Dresses, Silk Hose, Hand- kerchiefs and Christmas Cards. THE AGONISTIC The Athletic Association of Bre- nau College has extended to Agnes Scott an invitation to attend their “Play Day,” which will be held in Gainesville on November 19. The plan is to have all sports, but in no sense will there be any inter- collegiate competition. Stress will be laid on the play spirit and the love of sports for fun and good fellowship. The activities will include hockey, soc- cer, volley-ball, swimming, basket-ball, tennis, baseball, dancing, canoeing, and other sports. The following program will be fol- lowed: Arrive 10:30 A. M. Two hours of activity. Luncheon and rest. Three hours of activity. Dinner. Kid party. Sleep at camp. Midnight feast. This “Play Day” is being carried out on a large scale, thirty Southern colleges being represented. Among these are Wesleyan, Bessie Tift, Shorter, University of Georgia, An- derson College, Birmingham-Southern, Judson and Converse. The Agnes Scott representatives will be Sarah Southerland, Virginia Carrier, G. B. Knight, Carolyn Nash, and Mary Perkinson. Color week! This is something new at A. S. C. It is to be one of the many features of Thanksgiving week. The P. E. department is giving us a play week instead of routine gym classes. All these girls who have labored so hard in gym for lo these many days, who have not placed in class teams are to exhibit their hereto- fore hidden prowess in various and sundry contests of hockey and swim- ming. Among the events for the swim- ming contests are the chariot race, arch relay, and several other equally delightful sounding events. “All For Fun and Fun For *_this is our motto and our aim for Color Week. “The day was cold and dark and dreary.” But we were fooled! The sun came out in full force and dried (?) up the moisture to the ex- tent that the hockey game was played after all. My dear, you simply should have seen that game! It was a knock- “TRAVELERS” “BY THEIR LUGGAGE YOU SHALL KNOW THEM” NOTHING is more certainly the mark of the occasional traveler than spanking new luggage. NOTHING is more swank and worldly looking than a bag or trunk covered with colorful stickers. We can supply stickers from College or Steamship Line in the World. List includes: LONDON VENICE CADIZ MARSEILLES MARSEILLE Sarbonne, Oxford and Cambridge. MAKE YOUR OWN SELECTION Packet of Just clip your check or a dollar bill to this add. THE COSMOPOLITE United States National Bank Bldg. CALCUTTA All American Universities and most Foreign, including Heidelberg, out, drag down! (Two-thirds of the players were dragged down on account of the dampness, and one person was knocked out. She wasn’t unconscious or anything like that! She only want- ed to give some one else a chance to play. That was Martha-North-Wind.) To proceed. The class of ’28 played the class of ’31 first. Little-bittie Vir- ginia Carrier played two whole posi- tions for the Seniors. For the Freshies, Martha and Mary Sprinkled right val- iantly—(zounds! a pun!)—and Caro- line Heyman verily outdid herself at full-back. She was a match for big Mary Crenshaw, who many a time swept the old ball just out of reach of the goal. But bless your heart, the Freshies did put one through, and the game ended with a tie, 1-1. When the Juniors and Sophs got out on that field, you’d have done well to dodge the mud and sparks. With a bully-bully here, and a dribble-dribble there, and a here-Peggy-Lou, there Helen Ridley, everywhere Pasco, the game was on! The allies could have won the war in a day with Carring- ton and Mary-Nellie for defense! They’re impervious! We could rave on at length about everybody’s play- ing, but we’d fill up the Aggie. Any- way, the Sophs won with a score of 1-0. Hottentots! Be out to support your teams next Friday! It is the final game of the Hockey Tournament— Senior vs. Junior, Soph vs. Fresh. DAY STUDENT NEWS All the best people are coming Thursday to the day student tea-dance. The day students hope to make a big annual affair of this tea-dance. There'll be plenty of good music, food, entertainment, and fun. Last week on Wednesday the day students had a meeting to plan for the tea-dance. Committees were appointed, and every- body became very enthusiastic over this, our first entertainment of the season. The entire college community is cordially invited to come. The ad- mission is only twenty cents. Tickets are now on sale, and any day student can tell you where to purchase them. So, everybody—don’t miss the great annual day student tea-dance, the so- cial event of the season, on Thursday, Nov. 17, from five till six o’elock in the gymnasium. most any City, Hotel, University, NAPLES SHANGHAI VIENNA MADERIA CANNES HONG KONG ten $1.00 Galveston, Texas Se ee eo Cae ek Se EL EELS I EEL SS td - FRESHMEN— Seeieiohinion May take advantage of our special prices on portraits, given the other girls having “Silhouette” for Photographs make ideal Christmas at Agnes Scott pictures made. Se eioeieioleiietieioeiteleleloieiiioiiiioloil : gifts. * ELLIOTTS’ Peachtree Studio : Howard Theatre Bldg. : Wal. 8167 Atlanta = OEE. CREE TTR LITO Lg SHIT Cotillion Club Mem- bers Entertained Wednesday Afternoon Tea- Dance Popular. Lila Porcher, Helen Hendricks, and Lynn Moore entertained the Cotillion Club at the second tea-dance of the season on last Wednesday afternoon in the gymnasium. The punch-bowl was placed in the entrance hall on a table artistically decorated in gold and white. These colors were carried out in the flowers and tapers in the gym, Delicious cake, punch, and candy were served. Among those present were: Hollingsworth, Miss Wilburn, Eliza Ramey, Mary Mackey Hough, Therese Barksdale, Emily Cope, Josephine Walker, Chugga Sydnor, Eloise Gaines, Anais Jones, Vera Kamper, Helen Sis- son, Virginia Cameron, Louise Sher- fesse, Mary Crenshaw, Louise Robert- son, Sarah Glenn, Polly Irvin, Jean Coffman, Nina Hammond, Dit Quarles, Bib McKee, Hilda Kalmon, Katherine Kalmon, Carolyn Payne, Betty Hud- son, Shirley McFall, Elise Jones, Sarah White, Mary Gladys Steffner, Mary Prim, Pearl Hastings, Kitty Hunter, Olive Spencer, Elizabeth Cole, Jo Houston, Margaret Ferguson, Julia Rowan, Harriet Alexander, Sara John- ston, Elisabeth Tyson, and others. He: “Would a kiss be out of place?” She: “It doesn’t need to be.” Julia Napier: “What happened to that aviator friend of yours? I haven’t seen you with him lately.” Hortense Elton: “Oh! I gave him the air.” TE)S.S ie iiati Hii \ i :above. Miss | Miss Bland and Miss Gaylord Preside at Community Tea Social Hour Sponsored by a. W. CO. AG The college community was delight- fully entertained at a tea last Wed- Int'l Relations Club Hear Talk on Constantinople (Continued from Page One) peans are allowed. The men stood in rows, facing Mecca, with hands out- stretched to receive the messages from At the call of the priest they all knelt and touched their heads to the floor. He compared the Greeks and Turks and brought out the fact that the Greeks commit atrocities as well as the Turks. He gave as a reason for the fact that Americans never hear of Greek atrocities the suppression on the part of the newspapers of items dealing with them. He considered the Turks in Constantinople to have more religious spirit than the Greeks. Most of the Turks seemed to think that the Lausanne Treaty was the best arrangement possible at the time and urged its acceptance on this point. Dr. Hayes pointed out the ad- vantages offered to those teaching at the American colleges in Constanti- nople. The Woman’s College and Roberts Colleges, for men, are under American auspices. He told of fasci- nating vocations in Egypt, Vienna, Palestine, and Greece, and suggested the possibility of Agnes Seott girls teaching there. All the students are taught English, internationalism is stressed. nesday afternoon in the Y. W. GC. A. cabinet room. This tea was one of a series of teas given during the year and sponsored by the social commit- tee of the Y. W. C. A. The hostesses for the occasion were Mary Bell McConkey, Lillian White, Bayliss McShane, and Frances Craig- head. The guests were served refresh- ments, consisting of coffee and cakes from a table graciously presided over by Miss Bland and Miss Gaylord. During the hours from four-thirty to six quite a number of students called. Much interest and enthusiasm was manifested by all who came. Syncopated Fair Novel Entertainment (Continued from Page One) Caesar, to the tune of “Bye-Bye Black- bird,” which ended: “T offered you the crown, you should have tuck it Now by gosh you’ve gone and kicked the bucket. You were some big sheik all right, But Brutus knocked you out of sight, Caesar, bye-bye.” The Syncopated Fair was a great success, and the Syncopated “Julius Caesar,” was nothing short of a masterpiece. Do oe HEWEY’S FOR DRUG SUNDRIES, TOILET ARTICLES, NUNNALLY’S CANDIES and the DAILY DOPE GO TO— HEWEY’S Phone Dea. 0640-9110 315 E. College Ave. “LITTLE DEC” 2 DAVISON 2PAXON Co. ATLANTA ), The Smart Sports Ensemble! The skirts are of heavy Made onto a silk bodice the proper “hang!” Tailored tailored things! eo. The gay tones of these outfit ! slipover or coat styles. V-neck models. Affiliated with MACY'S — Heayy Silk Crepe PLEATED SKIRTS $9.75 and sewed in place at the top so that they stay! self-material, assuring you that the skirt will have In black only. 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A program which we venture to call unique was given the college com- munity Tuesday night, November 15, when the Lecture Association present- ed Miss Ellenor Cook and Miss Eu- genia Folliard in their program of European folk songs and dances. One of the most impressioned facts was that these two young ladies were un- usually accomplished as well as charming. Miss Cook and Miss Fol- liard have spent a great deal of time in Czechoslovakia, Jugoslavia, Poland, Roumania, Hungary, and Russia, where they learned the folk songs and dances of these countries, the cos- tumes which they wear during their performance are real peasant clothes, purchased from natives of the various countries. Many of them were spun, woven, and embroidered by some peas- | ant woman. One of the most elaborate costumes worn by Miss Cook was a wedding dress made by a girl of Jugoslavia. Miss Cook said that the girls of this country are required to make at least seventeen dresses, all elaborately em- broidered before they are considered eligible for marriage. Since the mar- riageable age for girls in Jugoslavia is fifteen or sixteen, the girls must be very industrious, The program began with songs and dances from Czechoslovakia. Through- out one was impressed with the charm -and personality of both Miss Cook and Miss: Folliard.~ One quaint song from Czechoslovakia was about a girl who wanted to marry a tailor instead of a gardener, because a tailor would make her a jacket from someone else’s cloth! Aside from the fact that Miss Cook first gave the English translation of her songs, her dramatic quality and expression made one feel that she un- | derstood her songs almost word for word. Miss Folliard played selections from four famous composers of East- ern Europe: Dvorak and Liszt from Czechoslovakia, Chopin from Poland, and Rachmaninoff from Russia. Miss Cook wore a Roumanian peas- ant dress which she wore when she called on Queen Marie. If she in- tended, by referring to the visit with the queen, to call attention to the lovely silver, black and gold woven material, she overstepped her mark, for the dress was appreciated the mo- ment she appeared in it. The visit to the queen was quite another thing, and still another, Miss Cook’s charm- ing reference to the royal family. Queen Marie told “little Nicky” to “run upstairs and bring me those two large photographs from pappa’s desk.” One was of Carol, whom Queen Marie said “has made us so much trouble.” The photographs were to show Miss Cook the authentic Roumanian shep- herd boy’s suit, which had been dupli- cated for Miss Folliard’s costume. The program closed with a Rus- sian betrothal scene in which the young man (Miss Folliard) placed a huge wreath of flowers on the floor for his lady to jump in. After the per- formance the college students and faculty were permitted to meet Miss Cook and Miss Folliard personally at a reception given by the Lecture As- sociation. They were found to be equally as delightful as their stage appearance had promised. Athletic Apples For Pink Cheeks Athletic Association Spon- sors Sale of Fruit. Apples—big apples, red apples—be athletic and buy an apple! This is the slogan seen all over our campus Roberta Winter’s Play Published in Journal Expression Bishop Whipple’s Memorial Written in Playwriting Class Last Year. In the September issue of the Jour- nal of Expression appeared a number of especial interest to all Agnes Scot- ters, past and present. This was a one- act play, “Bishop Whipple’s Memo- rial,” written by Roberta Powers Winter, of the class of ’27, in the play writing course, under the direc- tion of Miss Stephens. The account of how it happened to be published in this magazine is very amusing. It seems that while Miss Gooch, head of our Spoken English Department, was teaching in Boston last summer she re- ceived a group of plays, accompanied by a letter from the editor of the Journal of Express’on asking her to select the best of the plays for pub- lication in his magazine. Miss Gooch after reading them all, informed the editor that none of the plays were very good and offered to send him a j}much better one. She sent Roberta’s charming little comedy and he was so delighted with it that he published it which was the one mentioned above. presented here by Blackfriars along with three other «ne-act plays last |February. The leading part, of | Louise, “who althoigh a middle-aged invalid, and blind, does not allow phy- sical infirmities to interfere with executive ability,’ was played by Mary Sayward. Auguste Roberts was the fourteen-year-old colored maid, indis- pensable in Louise’ 3 various projects; Josephine Walker ee Laura, a friend of Louise’s, several years younger than she. Josephine Wachtel was Albert, a successful Washington business man about thirty-six years of age. The plot of the play is as follows: The winter before Bishop Whipple died, he had a marble baptismal fount put in the church, when Louise had planned a mahogany and gold one. He | wouldn’t give in, thus giving Louise a dose of her own medicine, so she de- termined to give him a memorial. To raise funds for the memorial she is giving an entertainment, the success of which depends on the singing of her friend, Laura. When Laura, how- ever, hears that her former fiance, Albert, with whom she has been es- tranged for five years and who has been away, is returning and intends to be at the celebration, she refuses to sing because she does not want to see Albert. Louise does not accept Laura’s refusal, and when Albert calls on her she gives him a part as a pea- nut seller in the festival. On the pre- tense of keeping Albert and Laura apart during the celebration she allows them both to use her house to hide in, but of course, they come together and are finally reconciled, for which they refuse to give Louise credit. She doesn’t mind this, since her memorial is a suecess. The comie element is predominant in the part of Mima. The Journal of Expression is a new magazine, this being the first year of its appearance. It is published by the Expression Company of Boston, Mass., and contains articles by people famous in the realm of spoken English. Our own Miss Gooch has in it a short re- port on “The International Conference for English Speech.” since Wednesday—for the Athletic Association of Agnes Scott is sponsor- ing the sale of this healthy fruit for the remainder of the school year. It is a new idea on our campus. Taking the place of the Junior Chocolates sold last year. Now when you have a material cray- ing, make your way quickly to one of the following rooms, which stands ready to serve you—21 or 63 Rebekah Scott; 43, 15, or 47, Inman; 95 Main; or 21 White House; purchase an apple for five cents—and “keep the doc- tor away.” in the very next issue of his magazine, | “Bishop Whipple's Memorial” was | | giving season at old Agnes Scott! The ‘students are looking forward with great enthusiasm to '- first holiday of the season on Virer 3 , November /24th. Although |turned into gay butterflies. Turkeys Bring First Holiday to A. S. Cotillion Club Dances and Thanksgiving Dinner Are High Marks of Gaiety. The turkeys are fattened and the pies are steaming hot for ’tis Thanks- * Gente t aeving to grandmother's kh we shall have many pléegsant ¢ jses for us right here on our cam, a | The fun begins Wy einesday after- noon with a ten-mb. hi e to Atlanta, | with hot waffles and «syrup awaiting us at Childs’ Restaurant. — The street car wil! Sorry us back to | college an time for the “dance of the season,” given the college community | by the Cotillion Club of Agnes Scott. The gymnasium will be a gay sight dressed in colored balloons and bright leaves. Music will be furnished by a} five-piece orchestra from Atlanta. | During the evening a program of two attractive numbers will be presented— a Balloon Dance by Lila Porcher, Emily Cope and Mary Cope; a clog-| ging dance by Kitty Hunter and Olive Spencer. Delicious refreshments will add to the success of the evening. Thursday morning every one will be atforded the supreme pleasure of the day—that of giving the alarm clock a punch in the nose at seven o’clock | with the joyful realization of—no classes today! Thursday afternoon will see most of our number mounting the street car to Atlanta. Many will be off to Grant Field to cheer for) “their” team—while others may choose the Howard. ‘Phanksgiving sight promises to be | an affair long remembered. When the dinner bell rings at six-fifteen the Agnes Scott community will have | Pinks and lavenders, laces and ruffles, satins and | taffetas will flit into the dining room. Then the fun will begin—such food as | would suit the most fastidious will be | ours for the eating, turkey and eranberries and all things good.) | seasoned well with hearty laughs and | gay merriment—a lot to be thankful | for. After another evening of dancing, Agnes Scott will retire—weary per- haps—but mighty thankful for “this our Thanksgiving Day.” Superlatives Chosen. By Student Vote | James Montgomery Flagg to Select Beauties. We are sure that the Silhouette is going to be very attractive this year with its beauty section and superla- tives. The girls for the beauty sec- tion are to be selected by James Mont- gomery Flagg. The photographs have been sent in and we are anxiously awaiting his decision to know who are our eight most beautiful girls. The superlatives were voted on last week by the student body and the results are as follows: Miss Agnes Secott—Jack Anderson. Most popular—Sara Townsend. Most original— Margaret Arm- strong. Most attractive—Josephine Walker. Most athletic—Katherine Pasco. Most intellectual—Janet McDonald. Best dancer—Lila Porcher. May Day Scenario Is Selected Schemes for Dances to Be Begun in Classes Soon. The May Day Committee takes great pleasure in announcing that the theme of our next May Day will be based on the scenario submitted by Carolyn Essig. The idea of the pro- lheld at Smith College, Northampton, | | sciousness” third session which eas Report of Stadent Government Con- ference Is Heard Janet MacDonald Represent- ed Agnes Scott at An- nual Meeting. | At the twentieth annual meeting of the Woman’s Intercollegiate Associa- tion of Student Government which was Mass., from November 10 to 12, Agnes Scott was represented by Janet Mac- Donald. There were four general sessions. The first took up the “Realm of Stu- dent Government,” and the address | 'was made by Miss Mary E. Woolley, president of Mt. Holyoke. After her talk there were discussions led by Wellesley and Bates on the extent of | faculty administration in Student Goy- ernment and Student Government funetions other than judicial. The subject of the second session | lwas the “Curriculum.” Prof. Fay of ithe history department of Smith ex- | |plained the new curriculum at Smith. All subjects are divided into four groups: languages, fine arts, natural sciences. and history and philosophy. | Each student must, during her first two years, choose two subjects from each group. : “The Awakening off. Group Con- was the apie at the conducted by Mr. Horton Batcheider, headmaster of Loomis Boys’ School. Later there was | an open discussion cf the practical ap- plication of the honor system. The subject of the fourth session was “Seeing Beyond College Walls” and talks were made by Mr. Kinsolv- ing and Prof. Hurl.w of Smith. They urged students tuTake aostreng-stend. on the questions of war and disarm- aments. Then there were five discussion | groups on the following subjects: The |Freshman Problem, Vocational Guid- ‘ance, Methods of the Judicial Board, Public Opinion, and Attendance and Residence. After the business was over there were a number of social functions. One of the most attractive was the dinner at the Crew House, which is a large and charming shack on the lake at Smith. Afterwards there was a re- leeption at the Students’ building. One | lafternoon the delegates motored to} Mt. Holyoke for tea and on the return there was a formal banquet at Smith. The withdrawal of Smith, Wellesley, Vassar, Bryn Mawr, and Mt. Holyoke was made with many regrets on both sides. These colleges feel that this lassociation is too inclusive to meet their needs, since there are large and small colleges, and co-educational col- leges from all parts of the country. These five are going to form an as- sociation to convene in the spring. This will correspond to the Southern Conference of which Agnes Scott is a member. Although they will support only one national conference, The Na- tional Students’ Federation of Amer- ica, they wish to be allowed to send each year a “fraternal delegate” to the Woman’s Intercollegiate Associa- tion of Student Government in order to keep in touch with this association. Next year the conference will be held at Western Reserve university in Ohio which will be the first time in several years that the association has met in the west or at a co-educational institution. duction is to be that of the history of the dance in all of its delightful phases. Opportunity is given for color, dance, and pantomime in beauti- ful combination. Included in the pres- entation will be representative dances from practically every country. The selection of the scenerio was a task of difficult nature occasioned by the number of attractive themes sub- mitted. The committee wishes to thank all who gave suggestions in any way and hope that the coming May Day will be thoroughly entertaining for the entire college community. | will be put to the house. Ltativo national stu Debate Between ne and Englishmen Is Scheduled Monday Visiting Team Represents “National Union of Stu- dents” of England. The approaching debate between Agnes Scott and the Englishmen which is to take place in the Bucker Scott gymnasium Monday evening, November 28, at 8 P. M., continues to ibe the most talked of event on the | Campus. | Carolyn |Mary Shepherd, will uphold the neg- Agnes Scott, represented by Essig, Mary Riviere, and ative of the question, Resolved: That the Only Effective Attitude Towards War Is Uncompromising Pacifism, ‘against the Englishmen who will sup- port the affirmative. Contrary to our usual method of rendering a decision by vote of three judges, this debate That is, ac- cording to the English custom, each member of the audience who, after the debate, believes in pacifism, votes for the affirmative, and vice versa. The point being, the side which gets your vote should have convinced you—not just appealed to you through logic or emotion. Agnes Scott, and particu- larly her debaters, trust each Hotten- /tot will vote according to her own wane stions, realizing that she can best | serve her college by acting justly. The English debaters are repre- sentatives of the National Union of Students’ Debating Team, an organi- zation of which England is very proud. It is a federation of the Union So- cieties, Student Unions, and Guilds of the universities and colleges of the whole country south of the Tweed, and is recognized as the only represen- Se. pthaekat The union was founded in 1921 on the crest of the international move- ment which swept through the uni- versities in the years immediately fol- lowing the war. It was founded largely by ex-service men, in order that England and Wales might be rep- resented in the newly formed Confed- eration Internationale des Etudiants. It has always regarded the promotion of international friendship and under- standing as one of the major ends of its own existence. The English Union has taken the lead in promoting similar movements in the British Dominions. It organized in 1924 the first conference of the Students of the British Empire, and has done a great deal to pave the way for the subsequent foundation of national unions in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. An essential feature in this policy is the encouragement of the inter- change of students and ideas from country to country. Among the Eng- lish speaking peoples a convenient method of promoting this end has been found in the debating tours which in recent years have been known to the American public. The National Union of Students of England is the only body which can issue a national invitation or send out a representa- tive national team. The team touring the Eastern States in its name is the first team to debate the United States not as representatives of a single uni- versity but as representatives of Great Britain. In the national field the Union is the mouthpiece of student opinion. It or- ganizes every March a congress at- tended by some 500 students from most of the universities of the British Isles. It has as its president, Viscount Cecil, lately an influential member of the cabinet, and among its vice presi- dents, a figure well known in America, the Earl of Balfour. The representatives that this Union is to send to Agnes Scott are from three of its most outstanding institu- tions, University of Reading, Uni- versity of Edinburgh, and London School of Economics, Reading is the youngest university in England, having completed in 1926 (Continued on Page 2) THE AGONISTIC Che Agonistic Subscription Price, $1.25 per year in advance. Single Copies, 5 cents. Published weekly. Owned and published by the Students of Agnes Scott College. Entered as Second Class Matter. STAFF OF AGONISTIC EGitoranysC pier: 2o ee = 25 See ee ee eee f Carolyn Essig Natichantrlditit=..=<. oe ee eae. Elizabeth Merritt Alanmac Bditer2-—.-— =.= ee Edith MeGranahan Athletic Weiter. se ee Chopin Hudson Mcndnoe MONO e. Cee ea ee ee eee Alice Jernigan ORG RECTORS eee ee ee ee RO Louise Sherfesee Society Hiditor:...... 2-52 Irene Lowrance MANAGEMENT Busitiess: Manager. +. Lillian White Assistant Business Manager_____________- Martha Riley Selman Givculistion: Manager. oe eee Louise Girardeau REPORTERS FOR THIS ISSUE Elisabeth Tyson, ’29 Geraldine LeMay, ’29 Sara Johnston, 29 Mary Ellis, ’29 Jean Alexander, ’30 D orothy Hutton, "29 Rrancas Brown,.728 Elizabeth Woolfolk, *31 ‘ 4 Belle Ward Stowe, *30 Olive Spencer, '29 Virginia Earle, ’30 Rachel Paxon, ’29 Virginia Earle, ’30 Geraldine LeMay, ’28 Jack McLellan, ’28 Vera Kamper, ’28 Mary Crenshaw, ’28. EDITORIAL Thanksgiving Day observance is the expression of our coun- try’s faith in God as the Father, and as the giver of all good gifts. This particular manner of worship has been so linked with the history of our country, that it brings a deep significance to the hearts of Americans. Just three hundred and six years ago, when the Pilgrim Fathers at Plymouth gathered their first harvest grown from seed prayerfully sown in the “new land,” Bradford, governor of these early colonists, named a day for Thanksgiving and Prayer. Two years later a day of fasting in the midst of drought was changed suddenly to Thanksgiving by the coming of rain during prayers. Gradually the custom prevailed of appginting annually a Thanksgiving day at the end of the harvest season, but the day was not regularly observed until the time of the Revolution. Con- gress recommended its observance each year during the war, and again in 1784 for the return of peace. After the adoption of the constitution, Washington appointed such a day whereon the nation should give thanks for the general benefits received. Since 1864 when President Lincoln appointed the last Thursday in No- vember as the official day for the giving of thanks, presidents have followed his example, so that even now those who make up the nation in 1927, are asked to set aside tomorrow, the last Thursday in November, and to give thanks for the realization of blessings which have surpassed the ken of the valiant forefathers. Let us not think of Thanksgiving as a symbol of turkey, holiday and dance, but let us remember that praise and thankful- ness which prompted the establishment of the custom. To be able to look back of our customs, to know and to feel the reason for their origin, gives to life a deeper meaning. For the important thing is that the heart of the individual be joyful and glad for the gifts that God has given, else were the songs of the nation as “sounding brass.” Here with blessings so numerous about us, it is not hard to give thanks—rather harder to remember to give thanks, and to stop to realize just how manifold are our blessings. Let tomor- row be truly for us a day for the giving of thanks to the God whose “loving kindness” America has indeed cause to know, “endureth forever And His faithfulness unto all generations.” (really Ann McCallie) by making her draw pictures of a man, and not know that she was supposedly Miss Dexter? Faculty Take Off Reveals Talents In Imitation Students Granted a Peep at Faculty Bacon Bat Which Took Place at Sunset Meadows. A faculty bacon bat isn’t to be wit- nessed by many uninitiated, but Agnes Scott students have at last “rated”— thanks to the Seniors—for in their take-off last Wednesday night they presented a faculty bacon bat in Sun- set Meadows. There was no trouble in recognizing | the members of our faculty, for each member of the cast mimiced perfectly. Who could watch Lillian LeConte test the mental ability of Ann Robinson And white hair is just as becoming to Virginia Norris as it is to Miss Mc- Kinney. Other members of the facul- ty who attended this delightful bacon bat were Mr. Cunningham, Mary Say- ward; Miss Edler, Bayless McShane; Ann Robinson, Ann McCallie; Ellen Hayes, Jeanette Shaw; Miss McKin- ney, Virginia Norris; Miss Dexter, Lillian LeConte; Miss Hopkins, Josephine Walker; Dr. McCain, Marion Green; Mr. Robinson, Mar- garet Armstrong; Nurse Robinson, Augusta Roberts; Mrs. Robinson, Louise Giradeau; Mrs. Hayes, Mar- garet Ogden; Dr. Hayes, Emily Kingsbery. They seemed to enjoy themselves immensely and the large number of students and visitors who attended the take-off may now class themselves as among the “privileged few.” With Our Clubs The Essay Club, which now goes under the imposing title of “The Cat and the Salutation,” held its second meeting last Monday evening at the A most interesting program was given, home of Mary Ramage in Decatur. including the reading of original es- says by Hazel Wolfle and Mary Ram- age. Reports on present day essay- ists were made and modern style dis- cussed. The constitution of the organ- ization was presented and voted upon. After being entertained in delightful fashion by the hostess the club re- turned to college with Miss Christie. Those present were Betty Gash, Mary Lanier, Margaret Garretson, Hazel Wolfie, Mary Ramage, Geraldine Le- May, and Mary Ellis. The Classical Club had its second meeting of this term Thursday night at Mary Saywards on S. Candler St. All the members of the club, including this year only the Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Latin and Greek students, walked or rode over to Mary’s chap- eroned by members of the Latin and Greek faculty. Mrs. Sayward and Mary received and Florence Smith ushered the guests into the room where the meeting was held. Doorthy Harper, vice president, presided in the absence of Frances Craighead, the president. A very en- joyable program had been planned by Lucy Mai Cooke, program committee chairman. Julia McClendon, secretary-treas- urer of the Classical Club, told of an anonymous donation given for excava- tions which are to be made at Athens. The sum is quite imposing and if the Greek authorities are willing, the dig- ging is soon to start—which is ex- pected to yield very interesting infor- mation about civilization before the present Athens. An interesting paper was read by Miss Torrance, “Virgil’s Sources for the Names of the Warriors in the Aeneid.” The paper included excerpts from her doctor‘s thesis, which was read before the S. E. Classical So- ciety at Washington and Lee last spring. Delicious refreshments were served after the meeting adjourned, sand- wiches, cakes and tea. Mary Sayward read a humorous poem and her sister, Madeline, ex-’29, sang, bringing to a close a very enjoyable evening. The next meeting of the club will be held Friday, December 2. K. U. B. held its regular meeting Wednesday afternoon, November 16, in the cabinet room. This meeting was primarily to receive the new mem- bers. The purpose of the club was presented to them and clippings from some of the Atlanta papers were passed about to show them some of the club’s work. Each new member then took the pledge. Dr. Hayes, who has been elected faculty member for this year, was present at the meeting. The club has been divided into two sides, with Virginia Norris as head of one and Helen Ridley head of the other, which are to have charge of the elub’s work alternate weeks. One of the most important features of the afternoon was the election of Mary Ray Dobyns as home town news edi- tor. K. U. B. undertakes to keep the home town papers posted as to the activities of the girls here and when a girl receives any honor her home town paper is informed through K. U. B. This is one of the most important and most useful parts of the club’s work. MISS EDNA JOHNSON TO TALK IN CHAPEL Miss Edna Johnson, secretary of the Student Volunteers’ Association, will talk in chapel Wednesday morning, November the twenty-third. Her talk will include a discussion of the voca- tional aspect of missionary work and a report on the recent convention held in Detroit. Miss Johnson will be at the Alum- nae House during her stay at the col- lege. She is interested in having con- ferences with all the Student Volun- teers on our campus, in order to give them information on Student Volun- teer problems. |\* GIDUIE Giddy, Old Thing, I’m feeling very English, by Jove, from looking at Clemmie Nette Down- ing’s picture of the man with the mustache. You remember, Giddy, all the pictures she had last year? Well, this is a new addition and I have never heard of anybody so interesting. He’s a real Englishman (except he doesn’t wear a monocle, Clemmie says) and he goes to Oxford. But the exciting part is that he ran in the Olympic races and won the track championship for England. How about that? And he’s “jolly well” in love with her too. Why the other day he wrote her a seventy-seven page letter; it was so big that it had to be called out with the packages—really and truly. Lib Dawson said she thought she’d never get it up the steps. Oh, and he’s going to come all the way over here to see her this summer. Gee, it must be great to be attrac- tive! You know, all of a sudden, every- body’s getting so interested in being attractive. Ye Shoppe of Helen’s and Chopin’s ought to do a thriving busi- ness—but not the barb-ing depart- ment, One just must have long hair nowadays, Giddy. Everybody’s doing it, especially the Ansley bunch. Baby Sara is the only one who consistently goes to the barber shop and she sorta disapproves the theory of “long hair for a man’s ideal girl’—with that sweater and K. A. pin. I don’t know, though. Chugga says her “Soc” never thought about proving his love until DEBATE BETWEEN A. S. AND ENGLISHMEN SCHEDULED MONDAY (Continued froin Page 1) a history -of thirty years, at which time it received a charter from the King. It has seven hundred full-time students, and a total of fifteen hun- dred. It is famous for the best known agricultural department in the coun- try, as it is the seat of the National {nstitute for Research in Dairying. It prides itself, however, on the value it sets on the humanities. The largest faculty is that of letters and the best postgraduate school is that of history. The University of Edinburgh was founded by a grant signed by King James IV in 1582, and throughout the years of its existence it has main- tained such high standards as to give its graduates good scholastic reputa- tion. Its faculties are those of Law, Divinity, Medicine, Arts, Sciences, and | Music. About four thousand students ‘are enrolled, of which one-third are women. The London School of Economics was founded by Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Webb as a center of advanced study in research and social sciences. Under the leadership of its present director, Sir William Beveridge, who is also vice-chancellor of the University of London, the London School of Econ- omics has trebled its size and is now after thirty years of life the greatest institution of its kind in the world. | legiate. GOSo1P she let her hair grow, and now!—why my dear, last week he sent her a dozen and a half pink roses, and this week a huge bottle of shiek perfume. And having shaggy hair is so col- Carolyn Payne says she doesn’t feel as if she “belonged” since she can put hers up in a regular knot. Mr. Elliot nearly had a fit over Sara Townsend’s hair. He thought it was “so striking, Miss Townsend; you must let me tint your pictures.” Margaret Mennis’ pictures are so eute, She sat with her finger punched in her cheek for about fifty seconds; then she took it out and the man snapped her—quick. It made the love- liest dimple, like the girl’s in “Old Ironsides.” That was the best picture I’ve ever seen at the Erlanger, Giddy. Julia Thompson said she liked it too, even if she didn’t get her money’s worth there. She went upstairs in the “peanut,” and sat through the per- formances waiting for them to pass the peanuts. But the hero was so good-looking, she shouldn’t have minded the lack of refreshments. Like Kitty Reid, who saw Dr. McCain lead- ing prayers at the first of school, and said she would go to prayers every night if that cute boy was going to be there. All of which goes to prove again the value of beauty, Giddy. Remember to send in your picture to Howard Chandler Christie. I must stop now and run over to get some “beauty hints” from Lillian Le Conte—on the subject of the most becoming varia- tions of light hair. Yours for a new Miss America, Aggie. Day Students Give Tea Dance Those who were so fortunate as to attend the day student tea-dance last Thursday will tell you that they hope the day students will entertain fre- quently. The orchestra very obliging- ly furnished snappy music, and free refreshments were served. Mary Say- ward entertained the dancers with a recitation, and Betty de Saussure and Hazel Wolfle danced a hornpipe that brought down the house with ap- plause. Another feature of the tea- dance was a waltz contest, judged by Miss Wilburn. The winners of this contest were Frances Hargis and Martha Riley. When the supper-bell rang and the orchestra played “Home Sweet Home,” everybody left the gym with gay and happy memories of the afternoon’s de- lightful entertainment. Dennis Lindsey Printing Company (Incorporated) i Commercial Printing and Stationery PHONE DEARBORN 0976 421 Church St. DECATUR, GA. .) AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE DECATUR, GEORGIA Spacious and beautiful grounds elegant buildings with modern conveniences, full and able faculty. Courses leading to A. B. degree. musie and art. Best advantages in * * LS SS ee ee me ee: 9% For Catalog, Address J. R. McCain, President a ) () om mo ne THE AGONISTIC Here’s Hope for the Intellectuals Women who have spurned member- ship in Phi Beta Kappa because of its reputation as a bar to matrimony need to reconsider. Two professors at the University of California have com- pleted a study of the comparative mat- rimonial advantages of the “dumb” and the bright girls, and their con- clusions show the grades of the mar- ried students are a shade higher than those of the unmarried. Women Phi Beta Kappa at the University, from 1874 to 1910, were found evenly di- vided in the married and single groups. Feminine scholarship is expected to advance in proportion to the impor- tance of this announcement. —S. C. Gamecock. Springfield, Ohio.—(IP)—Something new in international intercollegiate de- bates will be inaugurated here on De- cember 1, when the co-ed debating team of Wittenberg college will meet an English men’s debating squad made | up of a Welchman, a Seotchman and an Englishman. “Resolved, that co-education is a failure” will be the argument that the foreigners will support, while the co- eds will defend their own side of the question. —Quaker Campus. James Rowland Angell, president of | Yale, in the October Harper’s dis-| cusses the overpopulation of the col- lege. This state of affairs means that attending college is the popular thing today, the thing that young people are | accepting-as their parents did the high | school education. The thirst for collegiate experiences that is urging eager youth, he speaks | as a wave that is sweeping them into} colleges. And “the impression is wide- ly prevalent that too many young Americans are going to college.” There is no doubt that there is a college interest uppermost today. Pic- tures of campus life are before the eyes of youth; books of college life are plentiful. And in consequence, boys and girls in many instances are going | for the interesting adventure. Standards cannot be the same with | these changing circumstances, and Angell offers several plans that could be tried, but all will take time. The college that attempts to raise stand- ards as the wave comes in is the col-| lege for the real student who desires the higher education as well as the! collegiate experience. The real stu- dent too in addition to choosing the) college that answers her need looks | forward to the university. The M. A. degree is today what the A. B. was not many years ago. If too many people are getting the A. B. degree, the road is opening up beyond for the} scholar. —wWesleyan Watch Tower. The following from The New Stu- dent is worth thinking about: Unprecedented Sacrifice If a cyclone had taken its course through the Harvard campus, it could not have caused more consternation, wonderment, and gasping than did the recent resignation of the Harvard foot- ball manager. Let to choose between the glory of an “H” in a task that is one of the most cherished in Cam- bridge, and an “A” in his studies, the student turned to the “A.” Harvard found it hard to believe that a man with his hand on the glory that is granted but few should renounce his opportunity. Some of the students snickered and muttered something about lack of spirit. But there were others who hailed the act as a much- needed victory for scholarship. The Harvard Crimson believes the trend is away from over-emphasis on extra- scholastic activities, and hails the resignation as a victory for the cause of learning. It believes that the man- ager is free from “any stigma of dis- loyalty” that would have been charged }acts; to him had he cast his lot with scholar- ship a few years ago. Character “Should any man tell you that a mountain had changed its place, you are at liberty to doubt it if you think fit; but if anyone tells you that a man has changed his character, do not be- lieve it.” These are wise words by Mahomet. It is axiomatic that once a man’s character has become settled it is un- yielding. No man can expect to live one way today and change his mode of life entirely the next day. Just as /surely as you are doing what you are /now doing, so shall you be doing the same thing tomorrow! In all the ages, men have tried to change characters at slight notice. Character is not like a tenant. It does not move out of its bodily habitation yearly. The snake changes its coating every year; a person holds his charac- ter eternally. Bartol once said “Character is the diamond that scratches every other stone.” A diamond has the reputa- tion of extreme firmness. Can we not then desire a diamond-like character? Is there any better place to start building such a firm thing than here }in college in our youthful days when we are really forming our life habits? It is to our advantage to watch our watch our relationships with others; keep ourselves ever friendly and ready to give a word of cheer to those that need it. Thus we can be of service to our fellow-students, and really build a character that will be a credit to ourselves, our state and our country. America needs men of character. Let’s not fail America in her hour of need. —Emory Wheel. Thirty-six states are represented in the 598 members of the Freshman class at Smith College.—Philadelphia Ledger. —Sun Dial. We find this in the Randolph-Macon Sun Dial and feel that it is peculiarly applicable to Agnes Scott: The Essential Quiet Each fall at the beginning of the college year one is impressed all over jagain by the strenuous, never-ending, bustling activity of college life. After several weeks of such activity we be- gin to feel that there is a terrible monster somewhere driving us on, driving us too fast to enable us to do our work well, and devouring any precious, spare time that might be left. Our bodies become tired, our minds chase back and forth from point to point. We are tormented by the things we should do, the things we want to do, and the things we have not done. It is at such a time that we need to stop still and allow ourselves to grow quiet. It can be done. Besides resting physically there is such a thing as giving our minds a breath- ing spell, stopping our thoughts in their mad whirl and reconstructing them into clear, cool thinking. Each task of the day should be approached with confidence, with no fear of the outcome, with only a desire to do well as much work as we are able to do. To do work well it is necessary to think quietly and sanely, remembering all the while that it is not the final thing that counts, but the quality of our thought and work each minute of the day. There is a power in being quiet, for only in this way do we really live. Is this true at Agnes Scott? Swallowing An Education Whole “American college students swallow the knowledge offered them with a provoking readiness,” said President George Zook of Akron University. This statement, half-humorous, yet having an underlying seriousness, should cause college students to stop and think of its significance. ‘A college education is supposed to be a term of individual research, lead- mation. individual effort. Develop the type of mind, questioning, critical Do not allow which you do not understand. Hold them to account for every dubious statement which they make, and not only will you yourself obtain material benefit, but the classes will become more interesting and instructive. —Salemite. After our last year’s agitation for a cut system, we should be interested in this from the Sun Dial. New Cut System A new cut system has been intro- duced at Lynchburg College. There will be no difference between an ex- cused and an unexcused absence; an absence is an absence and has the same effect upon a student’s academic work. A student will be automatically dropped from the course when his total absences are equal to twice the num- ber of recitation or lecture hours a week. Laboratory hours are not counted. After a student has been dropped from a class he can be rein- stated only by examination. Except in case of sickness, examination for reinstatement must be taken within a week from the date when the student was dropped from the class. In case of sickness the examination will be left to the discretion of the teachers. | This examination is not a penalty, but a means of insuring the teacher that the student has kept up with his work in spite of absences. Harvard Crockery Wedgewood pottery plates, bearing designs and views of buildings identi- cal with those used in 1821 will be the official crockery for Harvard Uni- verysity dining halls. The plates will be in sets of twelve, each one of the series showing a different Harvard view, and all bearing the blue border design which was on the university crockery a century ago. The plan for distinctive Harvard plates was put into motion by President Lowell last spring, and a member of the architec- tural faculty was put to work on the designs. Not long afterwards, work- men, excavating for a heating tunnel behind University Hall, discovered fragments of the blue Staffordshire dishes which were used in the Com- mons from 1821 to 1841. It was then decided to use the old blue border. Harvard’s archaeological plates will be ready late this year. —The New Student. Bradley Shaker Knit Sweaters your ever ready Bradley! ing to the acquirement of sound, in- teresting, and above all, usable infor- It is, however, the product of your teachers to fill you with knowledge “10 A fine, cold day came last Friday for the last hockey game of the sea- son. The bleachers were full of en- thusiastic spectators who cheered their teams. The teams played splendidly for the keen, biting air seemed to give them more pep. The Freshman-Sophomore game was called first and at the end of the first half the score was 3-2 in favor of the Sophs. Next the Junior-Senior game started and before the time- keeper’s whistle blew, the Seniors had scored three goals. No score was made in either game in the second half. The line-up was as follows: Freshman-Sophomore game: SOPHOMORE FRESHMAN M. Shanklin.___R.. W._----~ B. Knox GCG. Nash-— Re ia M. Sprinkle M. Armstrong__C. F,________ J. Grey R. McLean-__-___- L. L____.M. Sprinkle E. M. Winslow--L. W._-—-—- L. Miller M. Arwood____-_ ify: a R. Pringle MD OB bg «1 aera On C. H.___--_C. Hudson B.Sserry Ly Hasse K. Purdie E. Harvey__-_- R.. Won Hammond S. Townsend_-___L. F..____ M. McCalip C..'Owen-— Goalkeeper___J. Terrell Junior-Senior game: JUNIOR SENIOR Ficklen__._____ R. W._-_M. Anderson L. Fowler__-_-- R. L.____M. Perkinson G: Bu Knieht. C.F J. Walker H. Ridley_____- i, tes, oe E. Grier M. Lanier_____-_ i: Wiese V. Carrier E. Merritt___-~- RAGA a F. Hargis Ke Pasco... Oribs- M. Riley . Rieas. 2s | OR See ae M. Riviere S. Sutherland___R. F.._..__M. Sayward G. LeMay__---- | AS Se M. Crenshaw M. N. Logan_Goalkeeper____F. Brown The Seniors won this year’s hockey championship, with five victories and one tie. The Sophs won second place in the hockey championship with three victories and one tie. The Juniors and the Freshmen tied for third place, each winning one victory and one tie. Play Week has been arranged for those not on the regular class teams. There will be swimming, hockey ‘and captain ball games and everybody is expected to come and have a good time. Christmas Gifts. the line. purchased. With Of ficial College Seal The Sports Shop RICH’S THIRD FLOOR Announcing the Arrival Of the most exquisite and carefully selected Ladies’ Silk Underwear and Negligees, especially purchased for Never has our Underwear Department been so com- plete with the latest Parisian Novelties in dainty Teds, Gowns, Pajamas, Step-ins, Dance Sets and so on down Prices ranging from 50c¢ to $15.00. A beautiful Xmas Gift Box FREE with each article New York Dress Shop 114 Whitehall St.. S. W. Next to Chamberlins’ Show Your Spirit With A COLLEGE SWEATER —College days . . . hasty dashes to classes . . . leisurely saunters about the campus! Completely atuned to the eager, vital spirit; as dear to you as your intimate friends—is Heavy wool shaker knit sweater, with your official college seal, may be had at Rich’s for only $10. M.RICH & BROS. CO. OS) A) SS A A A A A A THE AGONISTIC Views and Interviews Several weeks ago Dr. Logan told us about the Far East. This week Dr. Hayes consented to tell us about the Near East. I interviewed some of the girls first and asked them what they would like to know about Constanti- nople. Jean Gray wanted to know if they still had many harems. Dr. Hayes said not in the cities. They were too expensive. “In the coun- try, though, they are an economy be- cause that means more hands to work on the farms.” I asked him about the women, their clothes and education. I cannot de- scribe how women dress,” he said naively. Then he added, “When I first went over they wore veils and dark silk dresses, either black or blue but always sombre. Now, of course, the veils are put aside. In the coun- try they wear long, baggy trousers. As for education they receive very little. It is elementary and inadequate. Things are beginning to improve now and there is the American College for Women.” Constantinople is going through a period of transition. The European section is quite modern, but the real Turkish section is distinctly Eastern. “What in Constantinople interested you most?” I asked. “T think the Mosque of St. Sophia. It has a wonderful and imposing in- terior. There are no columns, only a vast space. Once a year they have a night of prayer during which there is a special accession of grace from god. On this night foreigners are admitted to the balcony and they all take the The Mosque, which was opportunity. | built by Christians, faces the East so the Turks, who always face Mecca, stand in rows facing the southeast. They wear their fezes and at the call to prayer they all fall on their knees. They are very devout. I did not feel such a spirit of prayer in the Greek church.” I asked him if Constantinople were beautiful. “Constantinople is wonder- fully situated,” he replied, ‘on two very different bodies of water. The Sea of Marmora, which is very beauti- ful, is warm and sunny, like the Medit- erranean. The Bosphorus much cooler. Most of the summer embasies are there. In this part of Constanti- nople are many palaces, in ruins, which adds to their beauty. There is one of a Kedive of Egypt. Then there are the Turkish cemeteries with won- derful Cypress trees. On a bright day the Bosphorus is a very rich blue. I have not seen anything so beautiful since I returned.” is Class of : OL Agnes Scott is proud of this class of 31, which has come to her with high recommendations, and is_ proving steadily that the praise that came be- fore was deserved. The Agonistic prints this list which will be a big help when Christmas cards start on their way: Allen, Dorothy Jane, Shellman, Ga. Anthony, Mary Wallace, Greenville, South Carolina. Arbuckle, Adele Taylor, Davidson, North Carolina. Baker, Virginia Ramsey, Monticello, Kentucky. Baston, Louise Virginia, Thomson, Georgia. Bellingraph, Mary gomery, Ala. Blalock, Mary, Jonesboro, Ga. Bland, Jane, Shelbyville, Ky. Boswell, Anita, Greensboro, Ga. Brown, Laura Morrison, Staunton, Virginia. Bullock, Sara Lou, Danielsville, Ga. Chandler, Anna Louise, Washington, District of Columbia. Cheney, Christine, Allgood, Ala. Childress, Molly Watt, Greensboro, Elmore, Mont- | Alabama. Clark, Jane, Birmingham, Ala. Crockett, Nancy Jane, Waynesville, North Carolina. Daniel, Marjorie Louise, Senoia, Ga. Davis, Ellen McDowell, Louisville, Kentucky. Dean, Annie, Woodruff, S. C. Duke, Helen, Fort Valley, Ga. Duncan, Mildred Elmore, Birming- ham, Ala. Dunwody, Ruth La Roche, Butler, Georgia. Etheredge, Margaret Ruth, Idabel, Oklahoma. Extau, Elaine, New York, N. Y. Fairchild, Josephine Kenton, Jack- sonville, Fla. Fielder, Marion, Villa Rica, Ga. Friedman, Helen Adele, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Gay, Mary Katherine, Little Rock, Arkansas. Gillespie, Mary Elizabeth, Franklin, Tennessee. Goldthwaite, gomery, Ala. Golucke, Mary Gordan, Crawfords- ville, Ga. Gray, Jean McCulloch, Henderson- ville, N. C. Hammond, Nin,.. -nderson, Savan- Ellen Phelan, Mont- a % “BEST IN TOWN” ROSY SMITH Next to Theater Sandwiches Sodas Cigars *" Gigantic Clearance Of All Dresses $1975: Dresses: 326--u.-u— $ 9.95 $29.75 Dresses___..._._._._..__.19.00 So0iD: (DYeRsGs:. .. 25 29.75 A Collection of New Coats, Magnificently Furred, Peer- less Values. $24.75, $34.75, $59.75 6, l/ ff LADIES REA DY-70-WEAR 4 PEACHTREE (ARCADE BLDG) nah, Ga. Head, Miriam, Fort Meade, Fla. Heath, Elizabeth, Stillmore, Ga. Helm, Ruth, Roanoke, Va. Henderson, Christian, Charlotte, North Carolina. Herbert, Martha Louise, Hayesville, North Carolina. Heyman, Caroline Friedheim, Cam- den, S. C. Hill, Florence Alden, Aiken, 8. &. 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Miller, Louise, Gonzales, Texas. Minnis, Margaret Eleanor, Au- gusta, Ga. Morrow, lanta, Ga. Murray, Helen Frances, Petersburg, Florida. Murgrane, Frances, Shelbyville, Ky. Nichols, Jeanette, Fort Valley, Ga. Niles, Fanny Willis, Griffin, Ga. Norton, Eleanor Mary, Miami, Fla. Nunnally, Clara Knox, Monroe, Ga. Olleff, Mary Evelyn, Register, Ga. Peck, Ruth, Atlanta, Ga. Pringle, Ruth Peety, Charleston, South Carolina, Posner, Anna Elizabeth, Birming- ham, Ala. Potter, Mary Worford, McMinnville, Tennessee. Purdie, Katharine, North Carolina. Quarles, Alice Houston, Charlotte, North Carolina. Ray, Helen North Carolina. Reid, Kitty, Greenville, Miss. Robinson, Laura, Augusta, Ga. Rogers, Lena Lowe, Grand Junction, Tennessee. Katherine Elizabeth, At- Fayetteville, Conley, Waynesville, Rogers, Mary Margarite, Grand Junction, Tenn. Rogers, Martha Louise, Grand Junction, Tenn. Rowan, Julia, Concord, N. C. Shaffner, Virginia, Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Shaw, Jeannette, Gainesville, Fla. Shelton, Agnes, Savannah, Ga. Smith, Elizabeth, Atlanta, Ga. Smith, Harriet, Birmingham, Ala. Sprinkle, Martha, Marion, Va. Sprinkle, Mary, Marion, Va. Stallings, Laelius, Newnan, Ga. Stokes, Virginia, Fort Hamilton, New York. Terrell, Julia, Brunswick, Ga. Thompson, Julia, Richmond, Va. Theabold, Martha Virginia, Gray- son, Ky. Thorne, Agnes, Carlsbad, New Mex. Tower, Martha Eggleston, Arling- ton, N. J. Ware, Louise Felker, Lawrenceville, Georgia. Watson, Alabama. Watson, Anne Elizabeth, Marianna, Florida. Webb, Mary Bryant, San Antonio, Texas. Weeden, Elizabeth Ann, Florence, Alabama. Weeks, Margaret, New Iberia, La. Wells, Josephine Sherman, Annis- ton, Ala. Willoughby, Gertrude, Gainesville, Florida. Winter, Mary, Leland, Miss. Woolfolk, Elizabeth, Fort Valley, Georgia. Martha North, Opelika, THE AGONISTIC The approach of Thanksgiving and the realization that it is only three more weeks til Christmas holidays have created an atmosphere of sup- pressed excitement, a sort of tension of social activities that promises to break in a wild burst of enthusiasm. In the meantime we’ve all decided to get up all our Bible notes and work on our term papers in earnest, and then have our fling! “Dit” Quarles spent the week-end at home (Charlotte, N. C.). She went to the wedding of a friend. Elizabeth Woolfolk went home Fort Valley, Ga., for the week-end. to Ruth Pringle spent the week-end in Atlanta with Sallie Spalding. Jo Walker, Martha Riley Selman, “Dell” Arbuckle, Martha Stackhouse, “G. B.” Knight and Mary Belle Mc- Conkey, presidents of the Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and Senior classes, went to the Tech-Oglethorpe game Lawrence’s Pharmacy A Real Drug Store Phones Dearborn 0762-0763 309 East College Ave., Opposite Depot, Decatur, Ga. Saturday. They were the guests of the president of Tech. They also had lunch at the Y. M. C. A. Building. Anna M. McCollum, Virginia Norris and Bee Keith spent Sunday with Emily Kingsberry. Dorothy Harper went home to Al- |bany, Ga., for the week-end. Chopin Hudson, Sarah Southerland, “Gq. B.” Knight, Carolyn Nash, Mary Perkinson and Miss Wilbur spent the week-end at Gainesville, Ga.; they at- tended “Play Day” at Brenau. Frances Craighead’s and _ Louise Girardeau’s table went on a “wienie” roast Saturday afternoon. Louise Sydnor attended a dance at the Biltmore Wednesday night. Alice Glenn and Julia Muliss went to a Sigma Nu dance in Atlanta. Eliza Ramey spent the week-end with Anais Jones and went to a dance at the Athletic Club Saturday night. Mary Crenshaw, Bet Cole, Louise Girardeau and Virginia Skeen enter- tained at a house party last Week-end in Atlanta. The guests were Louise Sherfesee, Lillian White, Mary Mackey Hough, and Irmine Malone. 142 E. 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Seen oS fe ole Se oe oe ode oe oe ole Ze oleae se een oe ole ale Le ole Ze ae ne ogo nye ale ole ale ole ole le eke ole ae ole ale sle ele Ze ale oleae alt age ae ote fe ode nleofe neve eden ofr eve see oie oe se ree ee ene se ene oe sede see nee aeons a eodeate oleate ate sfentesfengs Eugene Dozier Opens Depart- ment of Dancing All of the “old” Agnes Scott girls are taking great interest in the new department of dancing recently opened by the Atlanta Conservatory of Music under the direction of Eugenie Louise Dozier, for Gene, as she is known to us, is a Hottentot. As a graduate of 26, she took leading interest in every artistic activity on the campus and it was largely through her ability as chairman of the May Day committee during her junior and senior years, that the May Day programs for the last two years have been such suc- cesses. She will long be remembered as “Little John” and “Diana.” Concerning her, the Atlanta Con- servatory says, “Eugenie Dozier has been chosen, not only for her ability as an interpreter, but also as an in- structor of first rank. Miss Dozier has made an exhaustive study of music with the view of combining the two arts.” She offers an unusually large field in this art which consists of: 1. Physical Culture—Including ex- ercises for the correction of physical defects, for the development of strength and the ability to relax with the aim of gaining grace and beauty in physical perfection. 2. Eurythenics—A study and culti- vation of rhythm, the fundamental principle common to all the arts. 8. A thorough study of the funda- mentals of dancing, based on the ballet technique of the classic schools. 4. National and Folk Dancing— (a) European—Including Russian, Polish, Scandinavian, Dutch, Irish, Scotch, Old English, French, Spanish, and Italian. (b) Oriental—Including Egyptian, East Indian, Chinese, and Japanese. 5. Greek Dancing—A _ study plastic and veil dancing. 6. Composition—A study of the in- terpretation and _ visualization of music, together with the fundamentals of dance composition, 7. Ball Room Dancing—Including instruction in the basic fox-trot and waltz steps for beginners, as well as in exhibition dances for those more ad- vanced. of They attended the game Saturday and were entertained at a dinner party Saturday night and an open house Sunday afternoon. Bet Cole attended the wedding of her cousin, Martha Bergstrom, Wed- nesday afternoon and served at the reception which followed. Mary Mackey Hough spent Monday night with Anna Knight and attended the Sigma Pi “wienie” roast. to These This is a very queer world and we have all been brought up under various and sundry methods of train- ing. Yet, it seems that there should be one common ground for all of us: that of general appearance and con- versation at the festive board. It is very thoughtless, I believe, for a girl to come continually and eternal- ly (almost) to dinner without chang- ing from her school dress to a nicer, fresher dress. I'll admit, none of us has many elaborate dinner gowns, but at least, we have a change of clothing which does not have all the ear-marks of a day spent in a laborious search for knowledge or exercise. Not that it really matters, yet, somehow, it seems more polite to change to an- other dress since dinner is supposed to be a part of our social life. I am not talking about people who occasionally do not have time to slip on another frock—it’s those who present a rather unkempt appearance with their rumpled frock, unbrushed hair—and, at times, dirty hands and nails. Some people have rather delicate sensibili- ties and when they see other girls at the table with dirty hands, it almost spoils the meals. As for conversation—that old adage about having table talk only pleasant is a pretty good one, I think—for when people look at the bacon and say contemptuously—‘um-dead!!” or look at lamb and shout forth, “Dead goat!” or speak vaguely about “rotten eggs” —really it’s almost enough to make the rest of the girls at the table lose their appetites. And honestly, I think the girls mean well who rather thoughtlessly present —well—anything but a neat appear- ance at the table, and who even more thoughtlessly makes undesirable re- marks about the food. Still, one can’t help wishing they’d be more consider- ate and suppress themselves—a bit. typ We There is a lot of criticism floating at random around this campus, especially criticism of the campus publications. Fashion Accords Fame Perfumes CHANEL Gardenial—Number 55 GUERLAIN Blue Hour—Shalimar D’ORSAY Toujours Fidele—LeDandy CARON Christmas Eve—Tabac Blond CIRO Jasmine—Bouquet Antique CORDAY’S Toujours Moi—Orchide Bleu WHICH IS YOURS? ALLEN’S PERFUME SHOPPE CAR- RIES YOUR FAVORITE COSMETICS J.P Alten & Co. “The Store all Just criticism is good; it is a stimulus for better work;and the Agnes Scott publications—Agonistic, Aurora, and Sarah Glenn and Louise Sherfesee spent last week-end with Julia Mc- Cullough in Atlanta. Aileen Moore spent the week-end with Kitty Hunter. Julia Thompson, Sara Hill and Laura Brown entertained the Virginia Club on Friday night. Among those attending stunt night at Emory were Alice Glenn, Pauline Mouse, Mary McAlily and “Pete” Grier. Women Know" WE THINK: Silhouette—wish to give evidence of our best work. They are products of Agnes Scott minds, by, and for Agnes Scott people; and random criticism of them casts a reflection not only on the editors, but also on us, for they are a part of us. These publications try to reflect Agnes Scott; the editors do their best to make this a true reflec- tion. Any worthy criticism or sug- gestion we may have is willingly heard iby the editors and the staffs of our publications. Things we don’t like, if brought to their attention, may be abandoned and better things adapted in their places. The Agonistic, the Aurora, and the Silhouette want and need criticism, but they want it to be worthy and just, and to be made pub- lic, that is, to be brought before the attention of the staff or the editor, and not to be whispered around in a discontented undercurrent. Let us be frank; let us criticize our weeklies, monthlies, and yearlies; but let us be sure that our criticism reach authority. Then, and only then, can it be helpful and stimulate better work. FICTION FACTS “The Plutocrat,” by Booth Tarking- ton, can not fail to interest the person who is at all curious about Europe and tourists. It is written in a splendid fashion, full of excellent descriptions of unusual places. The plot is center- ed around the modern conception of the type of tourist, very rich and very ignorant, who is willing to pay any price to see the sights. This pluto- erat and his family produce a curious change in the ideals and thoughts of a snobbish young playwright. Read “The Plutocrat” and see the Mediter- ranean through the eyes of a connois- seur. “Jalma,” by Mayo de La Roche, is an excellent book. It was awarded the title of prize story of the Atlantic Monthly and for this reason alone should be interesting. The setting is laid in Canada. It is very different from the usual type of story, in that life therein portrayed is steady and fixed in its channels. The author ruthlessly portrays the characters which are an old grandmother and her two sons and their sister Meg. The life at Jalma is described in terms which show the author’s keen psycho- logical insight, humor, and interpreta- tion of life. “Disraeli” is an interesting book by the French author Andre Maurois, the author of “Ariel and Mape.” As may be seen from the title, it is a story of Disraeli, the “descendant of a de- spised race,” who was dominated by curious gifts. It describes vividly how he disentangled himself from the black gulf of debt, and determined to take life by a short cut; how he became the Queen’s favorite, It is full of interest- ing reminiscences. “Detours,” by Octavus Roy Cohen, is an excellent funmaker. It is filled with laughs in the author’s inimitable manner. It is a book of ten short stories about white folks. This is | jrather unusual, since the author’s forte usually lies in stories of the white folks “carbon copies.” Several of these stories are really fine. In “Interlude” he dives into deep psychology. In others he follows O. Henry, giving a | dramatic and unexpected turn to the ends. SOPHOMORES EN- TERTAIN SENIORS AT TEA HOUSE The Sophomores were at home to the Seniors Wednesday afternoon from 4:30 to 6 o’clock at the Tea House. The Thanksgiving motif was carried out in the invitations and dec- orations. The reception room and dining room were attractively decorat- ed with brilliantly colored autumn leaves and orange candles. In the center of the dining room table was a large pumpkin filled with fruit and on either side were lighted tapers. During the afternoon an interesting program was presented. Peggy Lou Armstrong gave a reading from QO. Henry; Mary Ruth Rountree sang “Reveries”; and Raemond Wilson and Mary Cope gave an attractive harvest dance. Russian tea and petit-fours were served. 6 THE AGONISTIC Fire Department Rules-Regulations The Fire Department has started on its program for the year, and since it involves a number of changes, we feel that the best way in which to give) everybody information about these rules is to publish them in the Agonis- tic along with a few remarks on the subject of fire prevention in general. The Fire Department, although not well known, is one of the most im-| portant organizations on the campus because of the fact that it involves the saving of life in case of fire. We are all rather too apt to take fire drills Smoke From a Thousand Cities The League Assembly at the Geneva Conference voted to accept the Polish /projection for outlawing wars of ag- | gression and the settlement of conflict of whatever nature by pacific means. The Navy Department will not take disciplinary action against Rear Ad- miral Thomas P. Magruder, com- mandant of the Fourth Nayal District at Philadelphia, on account of the article he published in the current is- sue of the Saturday Evening Post criticizing the naval establishment. and precautions as a matter of course, | thinking that no fire of any conse- | quence will ever occur on the campus. But there have been a number of small | fires on the campus in the last few years, and there is no reason to sup-| pose that there will never be any | more. The most frequent cause of fires are electric irons and small lamps. It is so very easy to attach an iron to the plug in the hall, leave it for a moment to go to our room to get some- thing while it is getting hot, and then forget all about it. In the meantime the iron may cause a very serious fire. So please, we beg of you, do watch the | irons when you have them attached | to the plugs. Another ever present | cause of fire is the ancient custom of | wrapping some cloth around the lamp | to keep it from shining in your eyes. | It takes only a very few minutes for a cloth wrapped around a light to catch fire, so we ask you never to use| such a method of dimming the lights. | Also, if you have any lamps in your | room except the regular study lamps | provided by the college be sure that the cords are in good condition and are of the sort that are recommended | by the insurance companies, because if a fire of any proportions were to occur from the use of such a lamp the in- surance company would grant no pay- ment of insurance. If, in spite of all these precautions, a fire should occur, be sure you know what to do. If you see that the fire is serious and spreading go at once and ring the fire alarm. Then report to the fire captain in that particular building, or to one of the lieutenants if the captain is not to be found. After the bell has been rung, the procedure will be that of the regular fire drills. In order to help in putting out a fire everybody should learn where the fire extinguishers are kept in her own dormitory and learn how to use them. If you don’t know where the extin- guishers in your dormitory are, ask the captain or one of the lieutenants. If you have read the handbook, you should know what to do at a fire drill. In the three big dormitories, Main, In- man, and Rebekah, everyone is re- quired to close her windows, get a wet towel, put on a coat or bath robe and go at once to the lobby. There are two lieutenants on each wing whose duty it is to see that every girl is aroused and that all windows are President Coolidge thanked him for his suggestions but said he could not re- duce the Naval Department. Recent newspaper articles in their accounts of the American Legion parade in France impress us as being greatly exaggerated. We can hardly believe that the hard feelings which the French bore toward Americans could be completely forgotten in the excitement of the parade. During his visit to Paris, General Pershing imparted to the newspaper men an outline of the plans for the three main American war monuments in France. One will be built near Chateau Thierry, one in the center of the Meuse-Argonne battle area, and one in the Saint Mihiel sector. Europe is uniting in an economic alliance. The new French tariff is a symbol of a changed alignment in in- ternational affairs, of a new Eurepe that purposes to bid for its share of world trade, and of a fear of the United States. The economic entente of Germany, France and Belgium is already an ac- complished fact. Duties on American goods are raised to unprecedented heights, threatening the extinction of large American interests in France, while German products are allowed far more favorable treatment. A new envoy, Dwight W. Morrow, of New York, friend and classmate of Mr. Coolidge, has accepted the ap- pointment as Ambassador of the Unit- ed States to Mexico. the most difficult of all American dip- lomatic jobs. they work. The demonstration will last from 2:30 to 4 p. m. and all offi- cials of the fire department are re- quired to be present at some time dur- ing the afternoon. In order that everyone may know who is the fire captain in her dormi- tory, theix names are as follows: in Rebekah, Mary Riviere; in Main, Lu- cretia Morgan; in Inman, Ethel Free- fand; in Gaines, Louise Girardeau; in White House, Lucile Bridgman; in Sturges, Hazel Hood; in Lupton, Mil- dred Greenleaf; in Ansley, Sally Coth- This is one of | Miss Charlotte Jack- son Visits College Miss Charlotte Jackson, an alumna of Agnes Scott, and who is now a life work secretary of the Committee on Christian Education and Ministerial Relief, has been spending a few days on the campus. Friday morning she gave an inter- esting talk in chapel on vocational guidance and extended an invitation to the girls who wish help in securing positions for next year to come and see her in the Alumnae House. She was also eager to have conferences with any of the girls who wanted to talk over any of their interests. Many of the girls took advantage of this opportunity and called upon Miss Jackson. Sunday morning she talked to Dr. MeCain’s Sunday School class, and in the afternoon she center- ed her talk to the student volunteers and their friends around the five points: Preparation, Personality, Placement, Practicability, and Power. Miss Jackson was entertained ex- tensively by her former friends of the college community and her newly-ac- quired ones. It was a pleasure to have her here and we feel that the results of her visit will be far-reach- ing. A Youth’s Prayer on the First Day at College By P. R. Hayward (The Orange and Blue, Carson- Newman) Lord, I stand today on the threshold that opens into a new world. This very day I am pushing that door aside to see what mysteries lie beyond it. Enable me, O Lord, to pass through this doorway boldly. May I fare forth into the unknown with high courage and a happy heart! Grant that I may enter that door- way into college life humbly. Save me from false pride in myself. Make me grateful for all those who have served their fellows that college may exist and that I may exist and that I may reap the harvest of their loving toil. Enable me to enter that doorway hopefully. May I see with a clear vision what the years can bring to me! May I enter that threshold joyously, happy in new friends, new tasks, new glimpses of truth, and new powers in my life! And may I enter sacrificially, de- termined that, having received so much, I will give my all! Amen. —The Emory Wheel. Count Tolstoy’s “The Prince of Out- laws” has just been translated into English. This tale is as familiar to the Russian people as Ivanhoe is to us. It tells of the awful reign of the half- made “Ivan the Terrible.” It is rather voluminous, filled with a mass of ac- curate details about this period in his- tory. closed and doors open. Each lieuten- ant will account for the girls who live on her wing and will report to the captain who will not call the roll for the whole building. Whenever a cap- tain or a lieutenant goes out for the night, she must appoint someone to take her place in case of a fire drill. In the cottages and White House, it is not necessary to bring a wet towel, but all the other regulations must be ob- served. The penalty for failure to close the windows or for failure to bring a wet towel where one is re- quired is a knock. The penalty for talking in the halls during a fire drill is also a knock. These penalties should be reported to the captain. The penal- ty for failure to attend a fire drill is restriction unless the girl has a valid excuse. For the first month, there must be fire drills once a week, given with the hall lights on. Thereafter there shall be one drill a month given with the hall lights off. The fire chief may at any time give an unexpected drill to any dormitory. Later on in the year there is to be a daylight drill for the whole campus, the signal to be given by the power house whistle. The plans for checking up on attendance have not been com- pleted as yet and will be published later. There will be a demonstration of the way to use fire extinguishers on Friday afternoon, October 14 on the campus behind Main Building, and we would like to have as many girls as possible come and try them to see how —e “Dainty (hristmas Gifts Porcelain Miniature Photographs, painted in oil, mounted in plush-pack antique gold frames; make appropriate gifts. 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The intensely interested audience which filled the gym last Monday night was well rewarded for its at- tendance by the delightful and excel- lent debate between the representa- tives of the National Union of Stu- dents in England, and the Agnes Scott team, on the subject: Resolved: That This House Believes That the Only Effective Attitude Toward War is An Uncompromising Pacifism. The National Union of Students’ team, which upheld the affirmative, was composed of three members, John Ramage, of the London School of Economics and Political Science; An- drew Haddon, of the University of Edinburg; and Frank Darvall, of the University of Reading. Agnes Scott was represented by Mary Waller Shep- herd, Carolyn Essig, and Mary Riviere, who discussed the negative side of the question. The argument for the affirmative was opened by Mr. Ramage. He as- sumed that the negative wanted to abolish war, just as the affirmative did; and that the discussion was to center on the most effective method of achieving that end. He advocated a change in mental attitude; the re- moval of the belief that war is ever to be an ultimate contingency in human affairs; a refusal to even al- low it to enter into the calculations of statesmen. Since it is impossible to satisfactorily define an “aggressive” nation, complete and uncompromising pacifism is the only effective attitude against such a nation. The affirmative argument was con- tinued in a persuasive and delightful fashion by Andrew Haddon. Mr. Had- don advocated aggressive pacifism, a concerted attempt on the part of all peoples to make pacifism their na- tional policy. Nothing in the world is worth the sacrifice of life; but leaders are afraid of popular opinion; and it is the duty of the individual to show that he is more interested in peace than in war. He refused to consider the past failures of pacifism, as cited by the negative, as proof that it was in it- self a failure; because final success is always built on former failures. The final speaker for the affirmative was Mr. Darvall, who discussed the practical and economic sides of the question. He suggested that stability was never really assured under the present system, and that economic im- perialism, fostered by the present sys- tem, was the cause for many wars. It is therefore to the interest of the in- dividual and the nation, that war should be abolished because it is the chief cause of instability and economic ruin. The case of the negative rested on three main points: First, that pacifism had always failed; second, that it de- stroys the economic integrity of a na- tion, and third, that it fails to remove the causes for war. The first speaker, Mary Shepherd, cited the examples of the Quakers in this country, the ancient Chinese, and pacifist parties in England, France and America, as proof of the failure of pacifism. Car- olyn Essig, the second negative speaker, gave a very comprehensive and clear discussion of the economic drawbacks of pacifism, showing that it would not only leave a nation de- fenseless against an outside aggres- sor, but that it would also remove pro- tection from civil dangers. She con- tended, that with our economic system (Continued on Page 2) Glee Club to Present “Gitana” On Dee. 10 Several Ballets Will Feature Colorful Gypsy Oper- etta. The “Gitana” will be presented on Saturday, December 19, in the gym- nasium-auditorium by the Agnes Scott Glee Club. This is a tuneful and colorful gypsy aperetta in two acts, composed by the well-known English musician, Mr. Vincent, and offers wide range for dramatic, as well as vocal, talent. The Glee Club has been working hard on the musical scoré for the last two months and several attractive bal- lets have been perfected under the di- rection of Hortense Bilton, who sang with the Atlanta Light Opera Com- pany last summer. The cast, al- though not yet publicly announced, is exceptionally good and the voices of the chorus well blended. The club has received much praise from musical authorities on account of its exceptionally food work and delightful harmonies. The operetta gives every promise of being a popu- lar success. Aurora Material Is Due Dee. 3 Day Students May Obtain Copies From Circula- tion Manager. All day students who have paid their budget and who have not yet re- ceived a copy of the Aurora are re- quested to get their Auroras from Ermine Malone, circulation manager, second floor Gaines. We wish to remind all those inter- ested that contributions for the Janu- ary issue of the Aurora should be in the Aurora Box in Main Hall not later than December 8. Co-operate with your magazine, and startle the editor by filling the Aurora Box by that date! The Aurora exchanges have been placed for your convenience in the library on a shelf just below the Agon- istic exchanges. Look them over, de- cide how the Aurora compares with the magazines of other colleges, and hand in your criticisms to the editor, or drop them in the Aurora Box. HOWARD KESTER SPEAKS IN CHAPEL Mr. Howard Kester, executive secre- tary of the Youth Peace Movement, spoke in chapel last Friday morning, November 25. His talk was about the conference which the movement he represents is to hold in Holland in August, 1928. There will be 500 dele- gates from all parts of the world, 80 of whom will go from the United States. The conference is to be held in the form of a congress. Votes will be taken on important questions concerning peace and the delegates will report the steps taken to their own countries. Ghandi and several other well-known peace enthusiasts will be present. Mr. Kester spends all of his time in preparation for this conference. He would like for Agnes Scott to be rep- resented. REPRESENTATIVE S. G. CONFERENCE CHOSEN Nell Hilhouse was elected last week to represent Agnes Scott at the Na- tional Student Government Conference which will be held at Nebraska Uni- versity, Lincoln, Nebraska. The con- ference will begin on December 15, and last through the 17th. Faculty and Shidenis Celebrate the Birth- day of Anna Young Mrs. S. R. Young, Mother of Beloved Professor, Receives. The birthday of Miss Anna Young was observed last Friday, November 25th, at a beautiful tea given in the Anna Young Alumnae House. During the afternoon many of her former friends called. Miss Young was one of the best loved professors that Agnes Scott has ever had. She held the chair of mathematics during many years and her loss has been greatly felt not only by her many friends among the faculty, but also by a host of the alumnae and students. The reception was under the chair- manship of Miss Margaret Phythian. The house was delightfully decorated with pink rosebuds, blue larkspur, and golden chrysanthemums. The table in the dining room held a beautiful bouquet of these surrounded by un- shaded tapers. Receiving were Miss Hopkins, Dr. McCain, Mrs. S. R, Young, mother of Miss Young; Mrs. J. J. Eagan and Mrs. Paul Brown, her sisters. The tea was enjoyed by several of the alumnae who came to Atlanta especially for this event; including Mrs. A. L. Davis, of Brazil, who was formerly Elizabeth Gammon of the class of ‘17; the members of the facul- ty who knew Miss Young, and the presidents of the various student or- ganizations of the campus. Dr. Frank Morgan To Give Lectures It is with great pleasure that the college community anticipates the coming of Dr. Frank Morgan to our campus from December 6th through the 10th. Everyone who attended com- mencement exercises last year re- members his wonderful bacculaureate sermon. Dr. Morgan is pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Augusta, Ga., and is one of the most popular min- isters in this section of the country. He is in great demand for conferences and meetings and is especially popu- lar with young people. Dr. Morgan will speak to us at the chapel hour and in the evenings he has been invited to members his wonderful baccauleaur- eate sermon. The general theme which Dr. Mor- gan has selected is “Christ’s Call to Men” and he will discuss it under the following topies: First day, “Christ’s Call to Realiza- tion.” Second day, “Christ’s Call to Salva- tion.” Third day, “Christ’s Call to Separ- ation.” Fourth day, “Christ’s Call to Rest.” Fifth day, “Christ’s Call to Fellow- ship.” The series of services promises to be most helpful to each and every Agnes Scott girl and we are indeed fortunate in having this opportunity to hear Dr. Morgan. Spoken English Stu- dents to Give Recital Reading of Three Plays Features Program. Miss Gooch’s pupils in spoken Eng- lish will give a recital December 3, at 8:30, in the chapel. Lillian White will read “A Sunny Morning,” the Quintero brothers. This is a charming Spanish play. Sara Carter will read “Ashes of Roses,” a poetical drama, by Con- stance d’Arcy MacKay. Mary Seyward will read a “Freudian Comedy,” by Susan Gasbell. BLACKERIARS PRESENT THREE ONE-ACT PLAYS Varsity Is Held in Spectacular Game Last Thursday afternoon, amidst a blaze of color—mvaning ourselves— the most exciting hockey game of the season was played. The varsity met the faculty and—well, I won’t tell what happened just yet. The game was called for 3:10, but it was not until a few minutes later that the ex- citement began. Swooping down from the north (?) came a wild looking band, brandishing their weapons in the air. Red bandanas and sashes gave them a ferocious ldok, while the dear little caps of the “sub-debs” were very becoming, even if a trifle large! After waving proudly to the bleachers they took their places en the opposite side of the field and cheered manfully. After many distant rumblings, our band appeared, and with Dell Arbuckle drum-majoring they paraded up and down the field, giving us several stir- ring selections (alliteration!) After this came the climax—our varsity team—dressed in white with decora- tions of collegiate little purple bows. We were very proud of them, and cheered in our noisiest way. And then the game—the great game, started. It was very exciting! With Carrington Owen as one goal guard and Dr. McCain as the other the players were unable to penetrate their armor. There was much dash- ing up and down the field, with Mr. Robinson and Dr, Hayes falling down and having to be recovered quite often. Also, at least once, Chopin succeeded in hurling Dr. Wright’s stick far from. the bleachers at this point). , Between the halves “ye Agnes Scotte girles” showed their school girl- ish pep by a snake dance, led by Red Townsend. All over the field we went, singing and cheering until in one group, we yelled boisterously for our team and the faculty. But during the second half also the faculty proved too strong for us, al- though Dr. Wright told us that if the girls didn’t score there were no merit grades for us! We did our best but they were too swift and strong. So we’re mighty proud of both of our teams. The line-up was as follows: avy wi “hears VARISITY. FACULTY. M. Anderson.__-R. W.---- Mr. Wright GriNash.-_ 2s. RoE Miss North M. Armstrong___C. F._____- E. Spivey is AOD. wan. Lis, Ieee! F. Rainey V. Carrier..-__— In Wiese Dr. Hayes Bo inne soo R. H._-.Miss Wilburn C. Hudson_...-- 8) MN oY ee Lib Lynn M. Riley_..._-- LsHissee Miss Strauss M. Crenshaw__R. F.-Mr. Cunningham M. Sayward... i. H. Lewis CxOwensso.u Gi G@raaaas Dr. McCain Agnes Scott Talent On Emory Campus Ella Mae _ Hollingsworth, Former A. S. C. Student, Phoenix Contributor. The first co-ed contribution to the Emory Phoenix, the first story in the November issue, was written by Ella Mae Hollingsworth, transfer from the Agnes Scott to the Emory campus. “The Destiny of Love” is an interest- ingly unusual and thrilling murder story, which B. O. Z. enjoyed hearing at one of the meetings late last spring. “The Poet,” a poem by Ella Mae, also appears in this issue of the Phoenix and is, we think, one of the best con- tributions. Ella Mae Hollingsworth was elect- ed last spring assistant editor of the Aurora, and secretary of both Poetry Club and B. O. Z. It was with great disappointment that we learned that she would be unable to return this year, and we wish to congratulate Emory on having such a valuable ad- dition to the student body. “Figureheads” Takes Audi- ence to Realm of Phan- tasy, “The Purple Dream” to Dreamland, and “The Trysting Place,” to a Mod- ern Hotel. Exeellent Acting, Clever Lines and Attractive Set- tings Are Combined. The Blackfriars made their first presentations Saturday night with three delightful plays—‘Figureheads,” “The Trysting Place,” and “The Pur- ple Dream.” All three presentations were most successful and the audience felt that Blackfriars has a promising year ahead of them. “Figureheads” was a delightful fantasy, a story of the princess of the Realm of Phantasy. She was a self- willed little princess and rebelled at the expressed wishes of her subjects that she marry the Prince of Dom- Dometer. She refused to receive the envoys or to listen to anyone on the subject—but one handsome young man gained access to her room by scaling the tower and there plead the cause of the prince. Still wilful and desirous of showing her independence the beautiful princess commands the young man to marry her because she loved him and also so that she could teach her subjects a lesson. Wasn’t it delightful that this young man should turn out to be the Prince of Dom-Dometer? “The Trysting Place” was a comedy by Booth Tarkington. The trysting place was a room just off the lounge of a hotel and was the secret meeting place of each member of the Briggs family and their objectionable lovers, the whole story revolving around Launcelot Briggs, the boy obviously under twenty, who was paying many attentions to a widow in the hotel. Af- fairs became very complicated until they were unraveled and revealed by the Mysterious Voice. “The Purple Dream” was also a phantasy—the dream of a maid who considered herself ill-treated by her mistress. In the dream the maid be- came a princess who was disguised as a maid and she completely humiliated her haughty mistress and daughter by making them assistant cook and hand- maid in her castle. The casts for the three plays were: Figureheads Prologie: <2 2123 aes Lillian White The Princess Felicia of Ponderay, Mera Neary Gertruda, her maid__Augusta Roberts A, Guard. o. oes Augusta Dunbar Prince of Dom-Dometer, Margaret Armstrong Another Guard____-_- Dorothy Cheek The Trysting Place Mrs. Curtis, a widow____Lila Porcher Launcelot Briggs....Elizabeth Tyson Mrs. Briggs, his mother_Hileen Moore Jessie Briggs _.__- Josephine Walker Rupert: Smith... -_ Louise Sydnor Mr. Ingoldsby___--_- Marian Vaughan The Mysterious Voice_...? ? ? 2? ? The Purple Dream Mrs. Carver Blythe..Margaret Gerig Isabel, her daughter__.__Sarah Carter Mary Ellen, the maid__Lillian LeConte Atkins, the butler_.__Marian Vaughan The Dream Sir George, Margaret Keith The Real Sir George.._Marian Greene DELEGATES ELECTED DETROIT CONFERENCE At the quadriennial Student Volun- teers’ Conference which meets at De- troit, Mich., December 28 to January 2, Agnes Scott will be represented by Jack Anderson, Miriam Anderson, and Ruth Worth. About five thousand delegates are expected. The general subject of the conference is “The place of missions in the world today” and among the speakers there will be Sherwood Eddy, Rheinhold Neihuhr, and Mordecai Johnson. a aS 2 THE AGONISTIC * . . Che Agonistic With Our Clubs Rosaltha Saunders was hostess at Sage 3 = ae an interesting meeting of B. O. Z. Fri- Subscription Pr ice, $1.25 per year in advance. Hey tight Nowanker 85 ub ter hows Single Copies, 5 cents. on Candler Street. Due to the un- : ; ; Hi avoidable absence of the president, Published weekly. Owned and published by the Students of Carolyn’ Wenig. the secretary; Virginia Agnes Scott College. Norris, presided. After the discus- ; sion of several items of business, Entered as Second Class Matter. Rosaltha read the only story of her — ; evening. It was a sketch of a very STAFF OF AGONISTIC interesting and individual old lady, OG GPsIneU BIOL oe ee eine ee Carolyn Essig |Aunt Tessie, who lived in the North ARSISERAE TORTORS 52s trcostcy ce Bese Elizabeth Merritt |Georgia mountains and who had a Alumnae Editor Edith McGranahan passion for pitchers. The details were 2 =~ a ae Te J : very good. Athletic Editor ee a oe a ee a Chopin Hudson After discussion and criticism of the change dalton 6.45 ee ee ee Alice Jernigan | story by the club, delightful refresh- OMA CMGTGON Seine ene ee Louise Sherfesee | ments were served by the hostess. — SEOTR EY, POQHOT ices oes ene at Irene Lowrance| B- 0- 4. is looking forward with much pleasure to the next meeting MANAGEMENT to be held December 5 with Mrs. Business: Manager. 9 Lillian White |Dieckmann. Plans are being made to Assistant Business Manager___-_____-____ Martha Riley Selman |ivite to this meeting all former mem- i A ; P bers in Decatur and Atlanta. Circulation: Manggercos 82 on, fee Louise Girardeau REPORTERS FOR THIS ISSUE Belle Ward Stowe, ’30 Miriam Anderson, ’28 Jack McLellan, ’28 Jean Alexander, ’30 Betty Gash, ’29 Mary McCallie, ’30 aw, ’2 Virginia Earle, ’30 mene i : Vera Kamper, ’28 Harriet Todd, ’30 R. Paxon, ’29 Martha Stackhouse, ’30 Katherine Lott, ’29 Laura Brown, ’31 Kitty Hunter, ’29 EDITORIAL WASTING TIME “Just another day wasted away .’ How many of us have to say that each night? And we really think we are busy the whole day and never have a spare moment! How many of us come to meals and sit down with a sigh and start immediately on a debate with someone across the table as to who has the most to do? I’m sure we are all guilty of just this procedure. And yet just as soon as the meal (say it’s lunch) is over our roommate or best friend comes up and asks us to go to town to a show. Nine out of ten of us will go, but “gripe,” to use the vulgar expression, all the way there about how much work we have to do and how entirely unreasonable Professor So and So is to expect us to accomplish so much in such a short time. And we ask if he thinks we have anything to do bet study for his courses? At dinner practically the same conversation takes place. Wé get someone else who was reasonably happy and contented in a “bad humor,” as we say, by our complaining. And that night we sit down to study but those two girls across the hall are having so much fun talking we go across to see what it’s about and settle down for a regular old “bull session”—that lasts until lights. What have we accomplished today? And the next day more as- signments are made, thus giving us more to complain about. We have all heard the old proverb—‘Never put off until to- morrow what you can do today,” but our motto today seems rather to be: “Never do today what you can put off till tomorrow.” Today may be an ideal day to take those history notes that we should take—but it’s too pretty a day to study in any old library and besides tomorrow we can get the books just as well, so we go off to play tennis, bridge or get other recreation that we’re cer- tain we need. And when tomorrow comes someone comes from home and of course we want to go to town and see him so we do—and still the history notes aren’t taken and thus we get be- hind. Now that we’re once behind we might as well wait and take a day off to catch up sometime and take life easy for a while. But when notes are asked for there’s a mad scramble in the Library for the books and we may be unlucky and not get the ones we want at all. Therefore more cause for complaining! All this may seem exaggerated to you now as you read this over but if you stop and look yourself over I’m sure you'll agree that you, too, are guilty of wasting time. How much better it would be to complain less and work more! WE THINK: In the November 9th issue of the Agonistic “F. M.” made the statement in the We Think column that “out of the five hundred and one selections hymnal we sing only about twenty-five and concentrate on about eight.” For those who may be interested the following information is given. At the beginning of the semester forty- seven hymns were selected to be sung on the forty-nine chapel days ending November 19th. Ten of these hymns were to be sung three times, thirty- one hymns twice, and six hymns once. For various reasons—among them the occasions on which student meetings occurred after chapel—some of the in our repetitions of these hymns were not necessary, and the actual result of the original listings is as follows: Five hymns were sung three times, thirty- five hymns twice, and seven hymns once. This system of selection of hymns has been used since the fall of 1923 and it has been found sufficiently satisfactory to warrant its continu- ance to the present time. To imply that shortcomings on the part of the Chapel Choir are making too many repetitions of hymns necessary is not only to imply something that is abso- lutely silly, but shows no appreciation of an unselfish and beautiful service Blackfriars held their regular meet- ing Friday afternoon at 5 o’clock. The GIDDIE GOSo LP Giddy Dear: There has been so much excite- ment since last I wrote you that I hardly know where to begin. Helen Ridley, in fact, lost her dress, instead of the proverbial shirt, in it all; and Frances Musgrave got so worried about. having C. S. she had to dash down to Dr. Sweet’s to ask just what the disease is, and what she had bet- ter do for it. And poor Sally Coth- ran! She’s having such dreadful eye trouble she had to go home for a few days (don’t say anything about it, Giddy, only a few of her very intimate meeting was called to order by Mary friends knew she was leaving). Sayward, the president, and _ the Blackfriar pledge was repeated. Sara White called the roll and read the minutes of the past meeting. Polly Vaughan, treasurer, made an an- nouncement about ordering pins. The president asked for the co-operation of all the club in putting on the plays next week. The meeting was then turned over to the chairman of the program committee, Elizabeth All- good, who had arranged for the read- ing at a delightful, short, character play, ‘Cinderella Married.” The characters were: Cinderella: —.<..-==—-= Lillian LeConte The -Prince.......--=. Polly Vaughan Nanny, the maid____---- Sara White Lady Arabella, Lady in Waiting, Lila Porcher Lady Carolyn, Lady in Waiting, Belle Ward Stowe Robin, the milkman__-_- Marie Baker The Chemistry Club met on Mon- day, November the 21st in the chemis- try lecture room. After a short busi- ness meeting in which the president announced the committees for the vear, the meeting was turned over to the speaker of the evening, Dr. Sellars of Oglethorpe University. Dr. Sel- lars spoke on “Some Whys in Analiti- cal Chemistry.” He briefly reviewed the separation of the metals into various groups in order to detect and confirm their presence. He then gave some fine points to help students over the more difficult tests of qualitative analysis. At the conclusion of Dr. Sellars’ talk, delicious coffee and sandwiches were served and everyone enjoyed meeting Dr. Sellars. CAMPUS CALENDAR November 30—Cotillion tea dance, 5 to 6 P. M., in gymnasium. December 1—First water polo game of season, 8 P. M., gymnasium. Phi Alpha Phi regular meeting 7 P. MY December 2—Second Red Candle Service at 10 P. M. in chapel. December 3—Operetta “La Gitana,” by Glee Club, 8 P. M., in gymnasium. December 4—Regular Student Vol- unteer meeting, 2:30 P. M. December 5—B. O. Z. meets with Mrs. Dieckmann, 8 P. M. December 6—Poetry Club meeting, 8 P. M. December 6—Dr. Frank Morgan ar- rives to hold series of meetings. December 7—Alumnae vs. Student basketball game. THE REAL MEANING OF EDUCA- TION Most of us misunderstand the word education. We usually think of it in terms of books, schools, and study. And yet there are well-educated people who have never studied a book nor at- tended a school. It was James Free- man Clarke who said, “Education in the true sense is not mere instruction in Latin, English, French or history. It is the unfolding of the whole human nature. It is growing up in all things to our highest possibility.” We can receive an education from home life, intercourse with friends and neigh- bors, travel, and life in general with its joys and sorrows. According to its root meaning, education is a “leading forth” or “drawing out,” which signi- fies an unfolding of all “those powers of head, heart, and body that will best help to develop the understanding, faithfully rendered the student body.|train the temper, cultivate taste, and C. W. D. form good habits and good manners.” But the scandal, Giddy—have you heard it? Miss Smith was talking about it the other night. There is— whisper it—‘‘bootlegging” going on between the faculty and students on this campus. The source of it all I cannot discover, but a costumer in Atlanta said he had rented some things to a Miss Hootch at Agnes Scott. Sounds as if conditions were getting pretty serious. You never can tell, though, just how serious a thing is, Leonora Briggs says, even when you sponsor the L. S. U.-Tech game and his company for him. “For square diamonds are almost twice as expensive as round ones,” she told the members of a psych class. “They told us when we were looking at them last week.” I have heard that Mary Crenshaw will have no trouble getting a diamond when she wants one. A _ gentleman friend of hers remarked that she was one girl he wouldn’t mind proposing to—she would be so nice about helping you. I couldn’t make Pasco tell me anything about her proposal this sum- mer, except that it was on a beach in the moonlight and that he is good- looking. She says she doesn’t know how big he is—she’s “never been around him.” But beaches and moonlight can’t compare with the Hudson and West Point uniforms, according to Margaret Ferguson and Virginia Stokes. And Giddy, Virginia was at the Hop filmed for “Dress Parade” at the Howard last week. She added, when she told me about it, she wasn’t interested in meeting the hero, William Boyd. “I was having too much fun to bother.” Imagine not breaking your neck to meet a celebrity. I’m so proud cause I know Frances Craighead; she gets letters from the president of student government at Heidelburg, whom she met this summer. His name is Otto Something Awful. She had a very fat letter from him but she didn’t seem much excited over it, not as much as Olive Spencer was over her date for the football game last week. Olive was trying to make a great impression on him, and talk very intelligently. They were at the game and he, much- ly excited, said “Watch those three backs,” and Giddy, Olive asked him which one it was—that she’d heard of halfbacks and quarterbacks, but not of three-backs. I believe that’s as bad as Chandler thinking Sophomore Wesa raid *, * was Investiture, or Carolyn Nash cry- ing because Virginia Shaffner caught flies in the library just like Virginia’s cousin, Emil (that Carolyn loves) does. Since this is Color Week, Giddy, I'll have to be athletic and go buy an apple. Bye-bye, darling. Love, Aggie. P. S.—Giddy, James Montgomery Flagg sent the “beautiful” pictures back to Chugga—special—and she won’t tell, even by grinning, who got in. Don’t you think that’s mean? A. S. C. AGNES SCOTT MEETS BRITISH IN DEBATE (Continued from Page 1) based, as it is, on competition, pacifism could never be put into effect. The closing speech of the negative was made by Mary Riviere, who dis- cussed the various causes of war, and the failure of pacifism to remove these causes and hence to prevent war. She successfully met the Englishmen with their own weapons of wit and satire, and made her points convincingly. The refutations were given, for the affirmative, by Mr. Ramage; and for the negative, by Mary Shepherd. After these, the audience voted according to the English custom, on their personal convictions in regard to the question, and the decision was in favor of the negative—a decision which gives a true indication of the excellence of the Agnes Scott debate, but offers little hope for future peace of the world. The debate was doubly interesting. not only because it was the first time that Agnes Scott had ever debated a man’s team, but also the first time that Agnes Scott had met an English team. The debate brought out some very interesting contrasts in the methods. The Englishmen discussed, rather than debated. The speeches were largely extempore; their delivery was smooth and charming, and their wit delightful. We will not soon for- get the “far flung bottle line” between Canada and the United States, or the English Sheepshead. On the other hand, the case of the negative was much more clear and concise in the minds of their audience. The Englishmen were certainly rep- resentatives of which any nation might have been proud, even Scot- land, as Mr. Haddon pointed out, and no matter what the decision, the de- bate could not have failed in its real purpose—that of promoting student friendship,-understanding and good- will. Dennis Lindsey Printing Company (Incorporated) Commercial Printing and Stationery PHONE DEARBORN 0976 DECATUR, GA. 421 Church St. AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE GEORGIA buildings with modern conveniences, full and able faculty. Courses leading Best advantages in music and art. For Catalog, Address J. R. McCain, President a " DECATUR Spacious and beautiful grounds elegant to A. B. degree. ! ial “!. | Oo THE AGONISTIC “Sometimes we’re happy; sometimes we’re sad!” We were very happy to have a holiday—with so many visitors and alumnae for Thanksgiving—to erown the week-end’s triumph with Blackfriar plays; and to begin the new one with the debate. We’re very sad and “let down” now that all the festiv- ities are over, but we’ll all be happy again by tomorrow night when we sing, “Two more weeks ’til vacation!” Miss Jennie Green from Wesleyan was the guest of Helen Hendricks for Thanksgiving. Alice Jernigan’s father and brother visited her, taking Alice back with them for the week-end. Olive Graves had Thanksgiving din- ner with Mrs. Mallard, her aunt, in At- lanta. Emily Spivey, ’25, was the guest of Jack Anderson for the holidays. Louise Fowler, Mary Lanier, and Lawrence’s Pharmacy A Real Drug Store Phones Dearborn 0762-0763 309 East College Ave., Opposite Depot, Decatur, Ga. Mary Alice Juhan all went home for Thanksgiving, Lilla Mills’ Thanksgiving. sister visited her Emily Kingsbery had dinner with her family in Atlanta Wednesday night and attended the Nine O’clock Ball at the Piedmont Driving Club. Ellen Goldthwaite and Elmore Bel- lingraph spent Wednesday and Thurs- day at the Biltmore with Elmore‘s mother. They attended the Tech-Au- |burn game. Virginia and Eleanor Lee Norris had luncheon and attended a show Saturday afternoon with a “friend \from home.” Floyd Schoolfield, ex ’29, was the guest of Dot Hutton for Thanksgiv- ing. Pernette Adams’ mother and father came to spend Thanksgiving with her, Elizabeth and Louise Winslow were the guests of Effie Mae Winslow for the holiday. Kathlene Grey, ex ’28, and Nell Mosteller, of Charlotte, N. C., were We appreciate your business and want you to know it STARNES Hotel Candler 142 E. 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They visited Irene Lowrance and Frances C. Brown. Evelyn Wilder’s mother and sister visited her last week. Marian Fielder and Sarah Bullock had Eloise Martin and Christine Adams as their guests for Thanks- giving. Elizabeth Ruff’s sister was here for Thanksgiving. Mary Brown and Catherine Allen, also, had their sisters as guests. Sara Frances Anderson and Geral- dine Le May were guests of Mary Ficklin and Susanne Stowe at the col- lege for Thanksgiving. Marie Terrell spent Thanksgiving and the week-end with Martha Brown. Anna Posner had Elizabeth David- son as her guest of Thanksgiving. Mr. Bedford Brown, of Charlotte, N. C., spent Thanksgiving and the week-end in Decatur. He visited Laura and Frances C. Brown, who are his nieces. They attended the Tech-Auburn game. Mary Riviere’s mother spent the week-end with her. Annie Dean’s mother and aunt were here for Thanksgiving. Mary Noel Bennett was Polly Irvine’s guest for the holiday. Martha Ransom’s mother, Elise Jones’ mother, Margaret Ogden’s brother, and Elizabeth Merritt’s sister were all Thanksgiving visitors. Dell Arbuckle’s father spent Thanksgiving with her. He came down Wednesday to attend a chemical fra- ternity convention and stayed until Saturday. Margaret Minnes went home to Au- gusta, Ga., for Thanksgiving. Jeannette Nichols went home to Fort Valley, Ga., for the holiday. Mildred Greenleaf went home with Raemond Wilson for Thanksgiving. Martha Stackhouse visited Eliz- abeth McCallie in Atlanta for Thanks- giving. Elise Derickson went into Atlanta for the week-end. Helen Mowry spent Thanksgiving at Bessie Tift, Forsyth, Ga. Pauline Willoughby’s brother spent Thanksgiving with her. He took Pauline and Eleanor Bonham to the game. Two More Weeks til Vacation Christmas frost is in the air, and Christmas merri- ment! The excitement of going home—and with a new evening frock for gala occasions! Red Cross Cam- paign Begun Our annual Red Cross campaign is under-way! In the midst of stuffed turkeys, football games, and dances we are called upon to think of those less fortunate than we, to whom even the barest necessities are denied, and to express our thanks by giving others something for which to be thankful. For the benefit of those who were not in chapel on Tuesday, the twenty- second, we might say that the object of this drive is to secure 100 per cent membership among the students and faculty. The membership fee is only one dollar. Augusta Roberts is in charge of the campaign and the girls on the Y. W. Social Service Commit- tee are assisting her. During the en- suing week they will make a room-to- room canvass in the dormitories and they hope to have that characteristic Agnes Scott response. All who join will be interested in knowing how their money is used, Half of it goes to the national chapter and the other half to the local chapter in DeKalb County, of which Miss Hancock, an Agnes Scott alumna, is secretary. This chapter is the fifth largest in Georgia and does much in the way of giving medical aid to poor families, providing orphanages, supplying food and cloth- ing for the needy and otherwise be- friending the friendless. So we may feel assured that each cent of our dollar will go a long way in helping someone and each dollar will go to- ward making us 100 per cent. Dorothy Allen spent the week-end in Atlanta. Caroline Dalton, of Suffolk, Va., Va.. visited Zou Weolford Thanksgiv- ing. Among those entertaining for her were Zou Woolford, Bib McKee, Sallie Peake, Sara Townsend, Dorothy Smith, and B. W. Stowe. Bib McKee’s family spent Thanks- giving with her. Mary Brown’s sister and a friend spent Thanksgiving with her. Mary Perkinson, Shannon Preston, and Peggy Lou Armstrong spent Thanksgiving with Elizabeth Flinn. Sally Cothran went home (Char- lotte, N. C.) for the holiday. For the home-folk will expect you to be just a little smarter and look just a little lovelier after your months at college, and what better way to prove both than to have tucked away in your trunk the loveliest frock you have ever worn! Evening frocks, priced from $25.00 up. J.P Alten € (0. “The Store all Women Know” Relation Between Faculty and Students Subject of Vespers Everyone was so delighted when one of the most beautiful of all the Christ- mas hymns, “Hark the Herald Angels Sing,” was announced at the last Y. W. Vesper meeting. Helen Ridley conducted the meeting, which was on the general subject of the relation be- tween faculty and students. She read a passage of Scripture which showed that, while different people have differ- ent gifts, yet they are all the gift of one Spirit and attain their fullest ex- pression through co-operation. Georgia Watson made the talk of the evening. The true teacher does not try to impart wisdom to her stu- dents, for she knows that this is im- possible; rather does she lead them to the threshold of their mind. She is a friend of the student in the truest sense of the world, one who advises, helps, enjoys a good time with her students and yet always holds before them the noblest example of intellec- tual attainments and of life. As an example of the noblest of teachers, Georgia chose two, one from the ancient and one from the modern world, Socrates and Alice Freeman Palmer. Socrates did not try to im- part his own knowledge to his stu- dents, but sought to make them think and express their thoughts. Alice Freeman Palmer, the woman who did so much for Wesley, by her example of scholarship and interest in intel- lectual things was a true incentive to the many who wished to follow in her footsteps. fl FIRST RED CANDLE SERVICE IS HELD Friday night, November 25, was the beginning of the Red Candle Services which, until Christmas, take the place of the regular evening watches. The service was opened by a Christmas hymn; and then Edith McGranahan read a passage from Isaiah and a poem—“Christmas,” by Alfred Noyes. Virginia Miller sang “’Twas_ the Birthday of the King;” and Martha Stackhouse led in prayer. It was a very impressive service; and it, to- gether with the following ones, will bring the true Christmas spirit closer to us. Kitty Reid and Katherine Owen spent the week-end with Katherine’s aunt in Atlanta. Wesa Chandler, Chopin Hudson and Julia Thompson spent Thanksgiving with Sara Lane Smith in Decatur. Lois McLellan and Juanita Patrick went to the Delta Sigma Delta dance Wednesday night. Dit Quarles spent the week-end in Atlanta. She attended the Biltmore Tea Dance Saturday afternoon. DeKalb Theater Decatur Thursday, Friday, Dec. 1-2 CLIVE BROOK i “Underworld” Saturday, Dec. 3 JOHNNY HINES peak Tieeent “The Brown Derby” COMING DEC. 8-9 “The Four Horse- men of Apocalypse” THE AGONISTIC wm. All day Monday people were agog with anticipation over the season’s swimming meet, and when 8:30 came there was a mob gathered about the shores of our aqua pura a la chlorine. Seniors, Sophs, Juniors, Fresh were all there with lusty lungs to cheer on their mermaids, and the judges fairly bristled with importance as the meet was about to take place. The first event went off with a mighty splash for a goodly number entered the 40- yard dash. Alice Jernigan lowered the record of 28 seconds to 27 3-5, Martha Riley Selman swimming it in the previous record, 28 seconds. The feature events were the candle race, made very effective by turning off the lights as the contestants swam with lighted candles, and the swimming to music, with Sara Townsend as orchestra. Summary of swimming meet: Diving—Hilda Kalmon, ist; Kather- ine Kalmon, 2nd, Senior; Hudson, 3rd, Freshman. 40-Yard Free Style—Jernigan, Ist, Sophomore; Selman, 2nd, Junior; Hud- son, 3rd, Freshman. Crawl for Form—Selman, Ist, Junior; E. Williams, 2nd, Senior; Owen, 3rd, Sophomore. Breast Stroke for Form—Thompson, Fresh; Knight, Junior, tied 1st; Owen, Sophomore, 2nd. Candle Race—Ridley, Junior, Ist; Dobyns, Senior, 2nd; Thompson, Freshman, 3rd. Flutter Kick—Jernigan, 1st, Sopho- more; Peck, Freshman, 2nd; Kings- bery, Senior, 3rd. 20-Yard Back Stroke—Hudson, Freshman, 1st; Hough, Senior, 2nd; Knight, Junior, 3rd. Relay—Sophomores, 2nd. The final score of the swimming meet was: Juniors, -26. Sophomores, 25. Seniors, 21. t Freshmen, 19. 1st; Junior, Color Week, a new experience for many of us, accomplished a great part of its purpose at A. S. C., which was to create an enjoyment of ath- letics purely for the sport and not for the “do or die” competition between classes. It was a grand and glorious feeling to know that you were not compelled to go to a gym class for a week, and yet you were not being en- tirely left out of the fun that’s al- ways to be had down at the gym. The swimming pool room was so gay- ly bedecked with its colorful balloons and different colored caps of the swim- mers that one might have thought Miss North was having some sort of carnival or circus. You missed a lot when you didn’t see those swimming Gordon’s Hosiery Shop Buy Gordon’s Good Hosiery BROAD AND ARCADE Decatur Woman’s Exchange Handkerchiefs, Hose, Xmas Seals, Ribbons SEE MRS. COOPER DeKalb Theater Bldg. “BEST IN TOWN” ROSY SMITH Next to Theater Sandwiches Sodas Cigars ATHLETICS meets. Why Miss North’s weensy beginners just took to the water like so many ducklets at “King Pigeon” and the chariot race. The captain ball games and hockey were loads of fun, too. Everyone had an equal chance, and everyone put themselves into the frolic with all gusto. The results of Color Week are as follows: Red Black Blue Yellow Captain Ball__ _- 2 1 2 Swimming ___ 4 3 5 1.5 Hockey: 1 1 = 1 We thank our gym department for giving us Color Week and want it again next year! “Coming attractions” at the gym— basketball and water polo! Hurry and finish these Thanksgiving boxes so you can begin saving up wind for the winter sport season. Japanese Prints to Be Sold Again They say that opportunity knocks but once, but here is an occasion when, fortunately for procrastinators, she returns to knock again. Those who missed the Pen and Brush Club’s exhibition of Japanese prints will have another chance to see them this week. The day will be announced. Don’t forget, girls, that they are very inex- pensive, and the only obstacle to their use as very acceptable Christmas presents, is that you will probably be- come so attached to those you buy that you will want to keep them your- selves! Aggie’s Funny Bone Sara Townsend: “Some people have eyes and see not, ears and hear not.” Helen Anderson: “But never tongues and talk not.” Fresh: “Professor said he thinks I am a wit.” Soph: “Well, he’s half right.” Prof: “Don’t you know anything about literature?” Student: “Sure. I’ve written to all the toothpaste companies for it.” —Ex. Room: “My room-mate never gos- sips.” Mate: “Neither does mine. By the way, what does your room-mate call a Ge Miss Gooch: “Why did you drop Shakespeare in modern garb?” Notorious Plagiarist: “Too many people threatened to sue me for steal- ing their plots.” “And what did papa say when you told him you couldn’t sleep for think- ing of me?” “He offered me a job as night- watchman in his factory.” Herbert: “You flappers don’t know what needles are for.” Vivian: “Well, I do. the phonograph.” They’re for —Ex: Doctor: “Do you ever talk in your sleep?” Patient: “No, but I often talk in other people’s sleep.” Doctor: “But how can that be?” Patient: “I’m a college professor.” Frances Craighead: “I often won- dered why the English were tea drink- ers.” Kathryn: “You did?” Frances: “But I know now. some of their coffee.” I had ot The Greatest me +, Christmas Store South READY! 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See It at Your College Bookstore or Write for Information to the Publishers. —" G. & C, MERRIAM CO. Springfield, Mass, |) FW SWI ANNE MF “Oh here comes our alumnae, oh how in the world do you know? You can tell them by their winning smile they have on all the whole —the while. They have on all the while.” Every train into Atlanta Thanks- giving caused Agnes Scott to sing more enthusiastically—for each train brought more of our members “home” again. It was a rare treat Thanksgiv- ing night—not only to feast on turkey and cranberries—but to feast our eyes on the familiar faces that we have missed so long from the halls of Agnes Scott. Can you imagine anything more natural than to see chatting to- gether at one table Ellen Fain, Mary Ella Hammond, Florence Perkins, Evelyn Kennedy and Olivia Swann? After dinner coffee was served in the lobby of Rebekah Scott by the faculty in honor of the alumnae. Later at the dance in gym sponsored by the Y. W. C. A. we had the chance of seeing more of our girls.——Emily Spivey, '25; Annie Wilson Terry, Que- nelle Harrold, ’23; Elizabeth Gam- mond Davis, who has been seven years a resident of Brazil; Floyd Schoolfield, ex ’29; Josephine Wachtel, ex 29; Kitty Gray, ex ’28, and Ann) Heys, 727. Saturday night the members of the class of ’27 that had returned for Thanksgiving celebrated with a love- ly dinner party in the Tea House. It included the following girls: Marcia Greene, Marian Daniels, Mae Erskin Irvine, Anne George Irwin, Cleo Mc- Laurine, Russell, White and Marjorie Wakefield. Everyone had been anxiously look- ing forward to the night when the one- Louise Plumb, Marguarite Roberta Winter, Louisa act plays should be presented by Blackfriars—for everyone had heard of the added attraction in store. It was a moving picture of Commence- ment Day. All over the gym could be heard shrieks of laughter as each rec- ognized herself. It brought back many happy remembrances. Thus ended another Thanksgiving week with our alumnae. A _ perfect celebration it was, our only regret being that every single Agnes Scott girl could not be with us to spend the holiday. NOTICE The day students may get their Agonistics from the day student room every Wednesday afternoon. >, x Dg HEWEY’S FOR DRUG SUNDRIES, TOILET ARTICLES, NUNNALLY’S CANDIES and the DAILY DOPE GO TO— HEWEY’S Phone Dea. 0640-9110 315 E. College Ave. “LITTLE DEC” = “Dainty (?hristmas Gifts Porcelain Miniature Photographs, painted in oil, mounted in plush-pack antique gold frames; make appropriate gifts. Especially attractive for Dad’s Xmas, when fitted 30% Discount to in a leather case. Agnes Scott Girls ELLIOTTS’ Peachtree Studio Howard Th Wal. 8167 > eatre Bidg. Atlanta * spanking new luggage. We can supply stickers from Sarbonne, Oxford and Cambridge. 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A beautiful Xmas Gift Box FREE with each article purchased. New York Dress Shop 114 Whitehall St., S. W. Next to Chamberlins’ plete with the latest Parisian Novelties in dainty Teds, THE GITANA SATURDAY VOL. XIII he Agonistic = HANDEL’S MESSIAH SUNDAY AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE, DECATUR, GA., WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1927. NO. 11 Three Reading's Feature Spoken English Recital Varied Themes Give Scope _ to Real Talents of Misses White, Carter and Say- ward. A delightful program of one-act plays was presented in the chapel by three talented members of the spoken English department on ‘hi night of December 3, each was ° * done and enjoyed by the fk re- ciative audience. | The program was op: by ‘p of three Japanese songs “ss Vir- ginia Miller, accompanied by Miss Elizabeth Grier. The first play, “A Sunny Morning,” by Serafin and Alvarez Quintero, was charmingly given by Miss Lillian White. It was the story of a gentle old Spanish lady and an ill-tempered old Spanish gentleman who happened to sit on the same bench in the park one morning. The old gentleman was inclined to be cross and grouchy but a bit of snuff served as peacemaker and the two old people became quite amiable. Finally each discovers in the other a former lover but neither guesses that his identity is known by the other. And so they part, unaware that the other has guessed his secret. “Ashes of Roses” was a tragedy by Constance D’Arey MacKaye. Kitty Clyde was an actress who had for- saken the country and her country lover for the footlights of London. She had become a successful actress and had won fame, but vealized that after all fame is an empty thing. The scene of the play is Miss Clyde’s dress- ing room on a spring night just be- fore time for the actress’ appearance. The coming of spring had made her a little homesick for the country and her country lover as she realized that the fame she had won was really not worth the price she paid. Just then Phyllis, a country maiden, comes to the great actress for advice about her love affair and reveals unknowingly the fact that Kitty’s former lover, faithful to her for so many years, has fallen in love with Phyllis. Phyllis fears that some day his first love will return but Kitty assures her that this will never happen and sends her away happy. This play was splendidly done by Miss Sarah Carter. The part of Kitty Clyde was a rather difficult one, but the whole was well portrayed by Sarah. The last number was “Suppressed Desires” by Susan Glaspell and George Cram Cook, a Freudian comedy given by Miss Mary Sayward. Henrietta Brewster is intensely interested in psycho-analysis and the Freudian theory of dreams. Stephen, her long- suffering husband, has endured many miserable hours because Henrietta in- sists upon analyzing his every move, even waking him in the middle of the night to find out what he is dream- ing about so that she can discover what are his suppressed desires. Mabel, Henrietta’s sister, arrives for a visit and she too, is subjected to psycho-analysis. But the tables are turned on Henrietta when both Stephen and Mabel secretly visit Dr. Russel, the eminent psycho-analysist, who tells Stephen that he has a sup- pressed desire to be freed from the bonds of matrimony and that Mabel’s suppressed desire is Stephen. Quite differently does Henrietta feel now, but peace is restored when she promises to give up her hobby and the other two promise to forget their suppressed desires. The play was very entertaining and full of amusing inci- dents. It was delightfully presented by Mary Sayward and was thoroughly enjoyed by the audience. The whole performance was very in- teresting and entertaining. Those who did not attend missed a real treat. Dr. Gordon Jennings Long Next Lecturer “Literature and Leisure” Will Be Subject of Ad- dress in February. Dr. Gordon Jennings Long, who will speak February 10, on “Literature and Leisure,” is the next speaker billed by the lecture association. Doctor Long reteived his Ph.D. de- gree from Johns Hopkins and holds an honorary degree from Oxford. For sometime he was Latin professor at the University of Chicago, and after- wards taught at McGill college in Canada. At present he is back at the University of Chicago as dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Liter- ature, and as Professor of Latin in the Graduate School. Dr. Long is edi- tor of the University Press, which publishes editions of school books as well as the various college publica- tions. He has himself edited several books, including works of Terrence, and of Horace. Dr. Long is especially interested in Roman private life, and teaches a class on this subject which is always crowded, according to Miss Torrance and Miss Freed, both of whom have had courses under him. Miss Tor- rance and Miss Freed add this final leaf to his laural crown as a teacher, by saying that even, éven his Latin prose classes are popular! Not only is Dr. Long a real scholar and an excellent teacher, but also a well-known lecturer and after-dinner speaker. He is a witty and interest- ing talker, admired as a speaker by all who hear him, and his charming personality wins over all who have the privilege of meeting him. Alumnae Basketball Team Meets Varsity Star Forwards On Both Sides Keep Baskets Trem- bling. Final Score, 32-10 in Favor of Varsity. The basketball season opened last Friday night with an Alumnae-Varsity game, a big crowd of enthusiastic spectators, and the consumption of many athletic apples. The tests scheduled for the next day became of secondary importance when Miss Wil- burn began shooting goals a la Eleanor Castles, and when Miss Bland, as side-center, became too swift even for Miriam Anderson. It is needless to say anything about the playing of ‘Trueheart” Thomas, Elizabeth Lynn, and Sara Slaughter, except that they played true to their form of bygone years. Nor is it necessary to com- ment on the playing of the student varsity, for it was quite evident that they “knew their = stuff”’— the score was 32-10 in their favour. Just to prove what a good game it was we will quote a remark over- heard on the sidelines: “Why go to the Georgia-Tech game now—I ask you.” The line-up was: ALUMNAE VARSITY Wayt sascos2 see ase Castles (22) Thomas:/(2).<-.-- Knight, G, B. (10) UCHR OM len aoter aso eeeee Dobyns Bland pe anon Anderson M, VAY erst eto si coe eae nee Woolford eeeilincy.) 2 Sa Greer E. Substitutes—Wilburn (6) for Wayt, Wayt for Thomas, Slaughter for Hutcheson, Lynn for Slaughter, Wayt for Bland, Flanding for Wayt, Slaugh- ter for Lynn, Flanding for Hamilton, Wilburn for Hamilton. Day Student News Wednesday, November 30, the day students had their first Y. W. C. A. meeting of the year. Helen Respess, day student Y. W. C. A. representa- tive, presided. Sara Townsend taught us some peppy songs, “I’d Rather Be a Hottentot Than Rockefeller’s Only Paul Blanchard Will Lecture on Heart of Chinese Revolution Spoke at Agnes Scott Few Years Ago On Labor Problems. Club and the League of Women Voters are Paul Blanchard, Tuesday night, December The International Relations bringing to the college Mr. 13. Mr. Blanchard is widely known as a successful lecturer at forums, clubs and colleges. During three years of lecture work in American colleges he addressed over 125,000 students. Those of this college who heard Mr. Blanch- ard on a previous visit here some years ago say that he is a most in- teresting and fascinating speaker. To quote from a pamphlet on his \lecture, “The Heart of the Chinese Revolution,” which he will deliver to the college Tuesday night: “Paul Blanchard has just returned from his second journey to China in two years where he made a special study of the uprising of the Chinese masses in the Nationalist revolution. In Shanghai, Nanking and Hankow he interviewed the men and women who are doing most to shape the new China—Eugene Chen, Chiang Kai-shek, Barodin, Madame Sun Yat-sen and many others. In this lecture he gives in graphic style the picture of the Chinese workers in the new industrial system, the foreign gunboats and the fight against imperialism, the uprising of the oppressed peasantry, the begin- nings of feminism, the influence of communist propaganda, and America’s relation to the struggle.” The college community is invited to attend this lecture, which is sure to be both profitable and _ interesting. Afterwards the International Rela- tions Club and League of Women Voters will give a reception in Re- bekah Scott hall. “Romans” Entertain King at C. C. Meeting Celebration of Saturnalia Includes Playing of Games, Consulting of Sibyl, and Singing of Xmas Carols. The regular meeting of the Clas- sical Club was held Friday night. The subject of the program was the Roman Saturnalia which corresponds to our Christmas. Bee Keith, king of the Saturnalia, wore a toga with a purple border, like those we read about in “De Senectute.” Every member pres- ent was asked to pretend that she was a Roman, and entertain the king. Latin games, such as knuckle-bones, heads and ships, and charade, were played. The Sibyl (Florence Smith) was consulted and the fortunes which the fates had in store for each one were blown on leaves. In answer to the king’s request for the history of the Saturnalia, Sarah Marsh gave a very interesting talk on that subject. As a reward for the entertainment rendered, the king had his slave (Lucy Mai Cook) serve apples and nuts to the guests. The meeting closed with the singing of several Christmas carols translated into Latin. Heir,” and “Smile, Smile, Let Me See You Smile.” Margaret Armstrong, the World Fellowship chairman of Y. W., made a very interesting and in- spiring talk on our attitudes toward other nations and races. Augusta Roberts, Social Service chairman of Y. W., told us how we, as day stu- dents, could serve in this department of Y. W. When the meeting adjourned everybody de} arted hoping that Helen would plan anther day student Y. W. meeting soon. Handel’s Messiah to Be Sung Sunday Beautiful Oratorio Is an An- nual Feature of Christ- mas Time. One of the most loved traditions of the college is the singing of Handel’s “Messiah” at Christmastide. The singing of this oratorio, based on the life of Christ, and especially com- memorating his birth, helps in a very beautiful way to give us the real Christmas spirit. The Messiah will be presented by ithe Choral Society in the chapel Sun- \day, December 11, at 3 o’clock, under the direction of Mr. Lewis Johnson. The assisting artists wil be: Mary Buttrick, soprano; Eunice Curry Pres- cott, contralto; Vaughan Ozmer, tenor, and Walter Herbert, bass. The Messiah was first performed in Dublin, Ireland, in 1742 and was re- ceived with the greatest enthusiasm. It continues to be the greatest and most loved of oratorios. This work has probably been given publicly more times and in more countries than any other musical work for large chorus. In response to a special invitation, the Shoral society gave the Messiah lat Park Street Methodist Church De- eember 4. The soloists for that oc- casion were: Vivian Bryant and Mary Ruth Rountree, sopranos; Ruth Thomas, contralto; Homer Faulkner, tenor, and Walter Herbert, bass. Y. W. Constitu- tion Is Revised Proposed Amendments Are Given Unanimous Voie. Y. W. Cabinet recently undertook a revision of the Y. W. constitution. The constitution had not been amend- ed or revised since 1922 and hence- forth was not up-to-date. Cabinet carefully studied the constitution and made the necessary changes to bring it up to a present day working basis. The revised form was submitted to the Association and unanimously ac- cepted. In addition, two important amend- ments were proposed which are: a change in the basis of membership and an amendment to the method of making amendments to the consti- tution. According to the provisions of the constitution the clauses deal- ing with the basis of membership and the method of making amendments can not be altered or repealed except by a unanimous vote of the associa- tion for two successive years. When these proposed amendments were pre- sented to the student body they re- ceived a unanimous vote but they cannot be incorporated into the body of the constitution or made effective unless they are given a unanimous vote again next year. The proposed amendments read as follows: 1. “Amendments may be made to the constitution by a two-thirds vote of the Association, provided the pro- posed amendment has been read to the Association two weeks beforehand.” 2. Basis of Membership—‘The membership shall consist of any per- sons connected with the institution who are in sympathy with the pur- pose of the Association and who will make the following declaration: ‘It is my purpose to live as a true fol- lower of the Lord Jesus Christ.’ ” The proposed change in the basis of membership is of great importance to our Association. Below are given the reasons for desiring the change which Cabinet presented to the Association: ‘1. We feel that if any girl can conscientiously sign the membership eard, we should not deny her full membership in the Y. W. C. A. 2. “We want to make the purpose of the Y. W. C. A. mean more to the members, and we believe that it will mean more if girls come into membership on their beliefs and pur- “The Gitana,” Color- ful Operetta, to Be Presented Saturday Scenes and Musical Themes Will Vary From Gypsy Camp to Stately Court. The Glee Club will present a color- ful gypsy operetta, “The Gitana,” in the auditorium of the Bucher Scott Gymnasium Saturday evening, De- cember 10, at eight o’clock. This oper- etta is a lively comedy in two acts, written by Joseph L. Roekel. The scenes of “The Gitana” are laid near the woods of Granada and in the court of the Alhambra. The story centers around the heroine Zayda, who is the lost daughter of the King of Spain and who has been cared for by a band of gypsies. Her memories of the past are aroused by the song of the page, who comes from the court of the Alhambra. After many unusual and exciting incidents the princess is restored to her father, the King of Spain. Great rejoicing fol- lows this happy event. The following cast has been select- ed: King of Spain_--.------ Mr. Johnson Queen of Spain__----- Virginia Miller Ladies Isabel and Alda, Mabel Dumas and Imogene Haralson AN PASS Fee ee nee eae Ruth Thomas TayOecaaseek os seeos Mary Rountree The Ladye of the Enchanted Fountain, Vivian Bryant Spirits or the Fountain_-._~-- Lillian LeConte Hortense Elton, Sara Curry The cast is admirably supported by a lively band of gypsies. The pic- turesque backgrounds of the Spanish woods presents a lovely setting for the gay colors of the gypsies and their light tuneful dances. Snappy tunes, bright colors, and shaded lights pro- duce a wonderful effect. Many at- tractive ballets have been arranged under the skillful direction of Hortense Elton. All the choruses have been carefully selected and arranged, and skillfully trained. The Glee Club has been working un- usually hard the past season on this performance, which gives every promise of being an outstanding suc- cess. Admission will be only fifty cents and all are urged to come early and “avoid the rush.” CAMPUS CALENDAR December 7—After dinner coffee in Inman lobby. December 8—Meeting of College Council, 3:10 P. M. December 8—Pen and Brush Club, 7:15 P.M. December 9—Red Candle Service, 10 P. M. in chapel. December 9—First water polo game, 4:10 P. M. in gym. December 10—Christmas tree for community children, 2:30 p.m, Old gymnasium, December 10—Glee Club Operetta, “La Gitana,” 8:30, gym. December 11—White Christmas Vesp- ers, 8 P. M., chapel. December 11—Messiah, chapel. December 12—Chemistry Club, 7 P. M., Miss Elise Shaver speaker. December 13—International Relations Club with Paul Blanchard, speaker. December 13—Cotillion Tea Dance, 5 P. M., gym. December 14—First interclass basket- ball game, 8 p. m., gym. 3 EF. MM, poses rather than on the fact that they belong to some church. 8. “We do not believe that this change in our basis of membership would show any lack of appreciation of the church and we do now, and shall continue, to encourage church attendance, church affiliation, and church membership. 4. “We, as Cabinet, would like to see this change brought about be- cause we believe in the personal basis of membership and we should like to work on that basis.” THE AGONISTIC Che Agonistic Subscription Price, $1.25 per year in advance. Single Copies, 5 cents. Published weekly. Owned and published by the Students of Agnes Scott College. Entered as Second Class Matter. STAFF OF AGONISTIC Hadiierin-Onier: eo. ee eee. 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Manaver_ ee Louise Girardeau REPORTERS FOR THIS ISSUE Harriet Todd, ’30 Rachel Paxon, ’29 Belle Ward Stowe, 30 Olive Spencer, ’29 Jack McLellan, 28 Kitty Hunter, 29 Virginia Earle, ’30 pais cs le Sally Cothran, ’29 Clarene Dorsey, ’30 Betty Gash, ’29 Elisabeth Tyson, ’29 Ray Knight, ’29 Jean Alexander, 730 Dorothy Hutton, ’29 Carolyn Nash, ’30 Esther Nisbit, ’29 EDITORIAL IN THE CLASSROOM The class hour is, ideally, the time when the instructor guides the students, and each student gives to the class the best that she has gleaned from the study assigned—the most worth while re- sults of her creative reaction to the facts. If this ideal method were always followed, the class hour would be a source of in- conceivable benefit to each member, and of equal joy to the pro- fessor. We seldom know these ideal classes because the very nature of the method requires sincere co-operation of each member, and anything that depends upon every unit of a group is difficult to attain. But in this case the result is indeed worth the effort! The object of all class discussion is primarily contribution to thought. To that end each idea should be tested before it is glibly rolled off in speech, and then, clothed in words that do not belie the fact that it really is a thought. To say of Hamlet, remember- ing the scene with Rosencrantz and Guilderstern, “Oh, I think he is darling !’’; to say of permutations: “I don’t see how it works out that way—nor the sense in it all,” and then to pay only vague at- tention to the explanation, reveling in a warm, personal sense of abused justice; to slumber during Latin translation and then ask innumerable questions on construction and phrases; to make stupid remarks in biology lecture because you can not think of anything wise to say, and just feel in a talkative and giggly mood; to say of Peer Gynt, when someone has expressed disapproval of his character, “Why, I think he is perfectly cute!” is an absurd waste of moments that are literally golden opportunities. ’Tho there is little excuse for the person who constantly in- terrupts another and monopolizes the discussion, betraying impo- liteness, selfishness and intolerance, such a person occasionally brings out a real point. On the contrary, the sweet young thing who employs adjectives such as “cute” and “darling,” as premises in her opinion of literary characters on whose least weakness volumns have been written, does nothing but confuse the class. No two people have been known to agree exactly on the essential elements of any modern slang expression. Regardless of how deeply one searches, it is one’s own illusion and not a definite mean- ing that is found. Such an expression may be convenient in casual conversation, but it is utterly meaningless in a class discussion— and quite exasperating, you may be sure! It is always disturbing not to hear exactly what a person is saying in class. Tho’ voices seem never to lack volumn on the campus, a few students have the habit of mumbling their answers, of talking to the professor to the exclusion of the class, of holding their fingers self-consciously over their mouth while speaking. Every one wishes to hear, to agree or disagree. And, indeed, if you have something to say, there is no reason to say it apologetic- ally or doubtfully. It is the thought behind your statement, and your own conviction that the class will admire, tho’ it disagree with you in fact. It is in the less formal classes—those whose subjects permit them to be “delightful’—that these bits of thoughtlessness are most noticeable. The delightfulness is destroyed accordingly. If each will take herself as a personal responsibility, to be cautioned in consideration for others, definiteness of expression, and sincer- ity of thought, classes on our campus will be the richer. Views and Interviews Superlatives Tell Their Ideas of Fun. “Christmas is coming, and—oh, won’t it be fun!” This, or words to this effect, can be heard almost any- where on the campus and at almost any time now, but just what is meant by the word fun? or just what do we Agnes Scotters think is fun. should get a very good idea from an interview with our superlative girls. (We also get some very varied re- sults). When we asked Miss Agnes Scott nee Jack Anderson, for a moment and then said the Tues- day night sing and basketball, but her idea of the most fun was a bacon bat. Lila Porcher said that when she saw last year’s graduates running aroun having a big time and coming back on visits, she thought she would rather just do nothing. “My idea of fun is scratching matches, tearing up paper, and holler- | ing! and experimenting, trying to get rid of my freckles.” Who would have said this but Sara Townsend? On being interviewed, Janet Me- Donald answered right off the bat. ‘V’d rather talk and argue with people who don’t agree with me, and put forth a lot of radical ideas that nobody really believes in, but I do get a lot of fun playing with them.” Jo Walker said she loved good dances, football games, and plays; and on the campus she liked athletics, stunts and the dances. Then she added, “But the most fun is being a Hottentot.” When we asked Margaret Arm- strong, she looked at us with a very suspicious eye and asked if it were for publication, for in that case she should say intellectual pursuits, but her real idea of fun was doing what she wasn’t supposed to. Julia Rowan said that so many things were fun that she couldn’t de- cide which was the most unless it was “just living.” We might have expected Pasco to say a swim, but although she didn’t, it was not far removed from water— her answer was walking in the rain. But her other answer expresses most of our ideas of fun. She said getting off the train at five-thirty on the morn- ing of December the seventeenth. EXCHANGES COURSE IN LOVE LETTER WRIT- ING OFFERED Brief lessons in love letter writing have added recently to the enjoyment of a European history course at Sioux Falls College. The instructor read the letters of Napoleon Bonaparte to Josephine in order to present the human side of the famous general. Members of the class, however, are profiting by the models given them and have shifted their interest from European history to the art of letter writing —Smith College Weekly. —Sun Dial. MT. HOLYOKE STUDIES ALLOW- ANCES To answer the question, “What should be the allowance of the college girl?” the statistics class at Mt. Holy- oke is to study the expenditures of students. Members of the class will ask 350 picked students to keep strict account of the amount and purpose of what is spent. Printed schedules are planned to minimize effort and give the greatest amount of informa- tion. —Sun Dial. In the midst of all our studies and college activities we often look so far ahead and see so much that is re- quired of us that we feel that we can never accomplish it all. In this way we become discouraged. Do you not think that there is such a thing as taking too broad a view of life? Na- ture herself believes in meeting oc- casions as they arise. She gives us time on the installment plan—never even a whole day at once. If we do our best as students each day, realiz- ing that tomorrow cannot harm us today, when we will have finished our college careers and look back over the whole we will see that it is good be- cause we have made good the parts of which it is composed. —Campus Quill. We |Giddy, Sugar: Your poor friend is still blushing Oh, ’tis dread- ful to be tactless, especially to any- with embarrassment. she thought body as nice as Dr. Hewey. You know I’m trying to be somebody’s ideal girl, too, with long hair, but indeed the way to a “crown of glory” is far and Christmas holidays are near. So while q|i was in Dee this morning, I dashed up to Mr. Hewey and said, “Oh, Mr. Hewey, what would make your hair grow?” Then I looked at him—and remembered. Truly, Giddy, I nearly went through the floor. Still that’s no worse than Helen Anderson, I suppose she goes with two boys in Anderson, both named Charlie, and my dear, she sent the same Charlie two pic- tures exactly alike, both autographed, “to dearest Charlie.” I know he either thought he was drunk, or else died of the shock. Shocks aren’t good for people, either, Giddy. I haven’t felt the same since I went to the Oxford debate and they gave me a program—at Agnes Scott—without advertisements on it. But it was a good debate, and we all remembered we were ladies and had as nice manners as if we were used to hearing Englishmen “shooting the bool.” One of them fell for Mary Riviere, Giddy, and called her up the next morning, and she won’t tell any- body what he said. But there’s no use trying to keep Se * Spacious and beautiful grounds elegant buildings with modern conveniences, full and able faculty. Courses leading to A. B. degree. For Catalog, Address J. R. McCain, President AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE | DECATUR, Best advantages in musie and art. Even Janet can’t do it. Did you hear about her telegram? To begin with, Miss Gooch had been fussing at her about her voice. A day or so later Janet started getting circulars and whole posters about Lucky Strikes, “your throat’s protection.” As a climax came a wire from John McCormack saying “T highly recommend Old Gold’s—not a cough in a carload.” Janet feels deeply indebted to John as well as to Martha Riley and Mary Ray, who all have her interests\at heart. Those that know, Giddy, say that other peowe’s “interests” are safely buried and covered with drifting au- tumn leaves. They say, too, that some people have been known to walk more than a mile to disembark from a ship of the desert. But there, Giddy, they will say I’m gossipping, and I don’t want to give people an opportunity to talk. As Sara Townsend’s Clemson love (the one we fly back to like an aeroplane) said, “Write to me, sweetheart, because I love you 4 Ever thine—at— secrets around this place. Aggie. Dennis Lindsey Printing Company (Incorporated) . Commercial Printing and Stationery PHONE DEARBORN 0976 421 Church St. DECATUR, GA. | Se Bs GEORGIA ee eh ed eed ed ee eel re *S * 2 | ee * OAS SST SDS SD DED SDI 5 D Chamberlin-Johnson DuBose Co. There’s Something In a Name on the Gift You Send— —And something more in the choice of an appropriate gift. Selection is made easy if one consults our “Place of A Thousand Gifts,” Third Floor, for imported china, pottery, glass, and metal novelties. Gift Hosiery, Street Floor, for every occasion. * >, se . Gift Kerchiefs, Street Floor, for imported and domestic hankies—the always welcome gift! for every price, every need, 2 a a | ee: ee ee > THE AGONISTIC Thoughts apologies to O. O. MeIntyre): and a wind that warns that winter re- fuses to delay his arrival later than while strolling (with Rain December. The library. Girlish heads bent under desk lights, eyes intent on printed pages. Cold air that rushes threateningly under one’s umbrella when it’s raised. One light in the gym —the Junior Gift Shop. Business should be picking up, with everybody so inflicted with the “C. S.” Science Hall, dark, mysterious. Gaines— laughter and the syncopated moan of a Victrola. The Tea House and ten o’clock lunches. Fat people seem to eat continually. Eating seems to make one more sociable than usual. Lights blinking in Inman. The usual Freshman uproar in Main before “lights.” Dates hurrying across the colonade—hurrying to escape the blowing rain. Rebekah Scott again! Chopin Hudson’s sister and Miss Manita Bullock, of Athens, Ga., who is directing a play in Atlanta, spent the week-end with Chopin. Among ?, oe appropriate gifts. 30% Discount to Wal. 8167 FS A (ND *, ye “Dainty (?hristmas Gifts Porcelain Miniature Photographs, painted in oil, mounted in plush-pack antique gold frames; make Especially attractive for Dad’s Xmas, when fitted in a leather case. ELLIOTTS’ Peachtree Studio Howard Theatre Bldg. ommmfe Agnes Scott Girls | | | | Atlanta +, “ ! = 5 THE CRITERION Milliner 208 Peachtree St At the Henry Grady Smart hats featured at moderate prices D7 OF STYLE le Na 9 Yy $10 2, | | Cotillion Club Enter- tained at Tea Dance The Cotillion Club has been enjoy- ing weekly tea-dances given by differ- ent members. Last Wednesday after- noon from 5 to 6 o’clock on the stage of the gym the club was entertained by Lillian LeConte, Josephine Houston and Mary Mackey Hough. The stage was made very attractive by beauti- ful ferns. Tea and sandwiches were served. Those dancing included: Miss Bland, Miss North, Eliza Raimey, Mary Mackey Hough, Therese Barksdale, Lillian LeConte, Josephine Houston, Lois McClelland, Polly Irvin, Carolyn Paine, Bet Cole, Louise Sherfesee, Sara White, Sara Glenn, Harriet Alexander, Marian Martin, Sally Cothran, Louise Robertson, Helen Sisson, Virginia Cameron, Emily Cope, Mittie Morrow, Julia Rowan, Josephine Barry, Elise Jones, Olive Spencer, Eloise Gaines, Anais Jones, Jean Kennedy, Jean Coffman, Sara Johnston and Elisabeth Tyson. those entertaining for them were Julia Thompson, Wesa Chandler, Sara Townsend and Helen Anderson. Eleanor Haughton, Mildred Duncan and Elmore Bellingraph had a visitor for the game and week-end, Meredith Owen. 120 New Spring Dressess Just in time for Xmas festivities at $14.75-$23.75 és, l/ f: LADIES READY-TO-WEAR 4% PEACHTREE (ARCADE BLDG) For fair Fo Leathe ‘10° Snugly Proof ’Gainst Wind and Rain. Belted--Double Breasted Lined With Flannel It started with an aviatrix’s Something of its newness and daring caught the eye of Youth—and behold it now treads terra firma everywhere. Still a sportsman the leather coat delights in the foot- ball stadium and the campus in weather vicissitudes that would send a coat less warm shivering indoors. blue, green, tan, blue and black. Sizes 14 to 20. M.RICH & BRos.CO ee D ot-Ball Fans r Coats desire for comfort in the air! Smart in WE THINK: As college graduates, the alumnae of Agnes Scott College will fare forth into the localities from which they come, as leaders, and above all, as As the knowledge of parliamentary law will not only be expected but required of us all. For a long time there has been some displeasure voiced at the in- formal and very unparliamentary manner in which the majority of our campus meetings are conducted. It is fully realized and appreciated that lack of time often necessitates informality of our meetings. How- ever, it does seem that one organiza- tion should try to keep us all up with the proper methods of conducting a meeting. Student Government, includ- ing as it does all of the student body, seems to be the organization admir- ably suited for this task. Surely a club women. latter, some short business session on Tuesday nights, conducted along the lines of parliamentary law would be beneficial and enlightening to us all. Many of us were fortunate enough to hear Mrs. Maude Wood Parks last spring, when she paid us a short but very delightful visit. Her lecture, from the standpoint of one of the outstanding club women of today, surely inspired those who heard her with the desire to become clubwomen themselves. Such poise as clubwomen possess is the outgrowth of training, and surely no time seems more fitting for instruction than this plastic time of our college careers. To give the Agnes Scott girl some knowledge of parliamentary law will surely fit her further for the task be- fore her, to become a leader and capable club woman. D. W. H., 729: Helen Duke, Jeanette Nichols, and Lib Woolfork had three visitors for the week-end, Frances. Boyles from Ward-Belmont, Hastletive Fagan and Elizabeth Newton from Shorter. Lynn and Aileen Moore’s father spent the week-end with them. Laelius Stallings went home for the week-end to Newnan, Ga. Dittie Winter spent the with her cousin. Ruth Pringle spent the with Lib Smith. Sara Townsend’s mother and sister spent the week-end with her. Margaret Minnis spent the week-end in Atlanta. Helen Johnston spent the week-end in Atlanta with her cousin. Belle Ward Stowe and Julia Thomp- week-end week-end » — ae em Oe EE OO SO EO Tr |} son had supper with Mrs. Lack Smith in Decatur Sunday night. Mary Ruth Rountree’s sister and a friend spent the week-end with her. Mary Brown’s mother spent the week-end with her. Lillian White’s mother and father spent the week-end with her. Lillian White attended a _ dinner- dance at East Lake Country Club Wednesday night. DG oe HEWEY’S FOR DRUG SUNDRIES, TOILET ARTICLES, NUNNALLY’S CANDIES and the DAILY DOPE GO TO— HEWEY’S Phone Dea. 0640-9110 315 E. College Ave. “LITTLE DEC” —<— ( PN SUS A SSOASAN=MS ro “Athletics”? It should be a great in- ducement to you to try out our spring- board and find out what a good diver you can be if you want to be. Diving is an excellent way to acquire muscu- lar control, and it’s loads of fun. Just ask Miss North to tell you how and don’t be bashful about trying. Every- one has to make her debut sometime: Basketball practices: Freshmen Monday. Sophomores Wednesday. Juniors Tuesday. Seniors Thursday. Polo practices are at the same hour as swimming practices have been. The first water polo game of the season took place last Friday night. Were you there? Well, you should have been, for it was one thrilling game! The Reds had about the swiftest team you ever say: Sallie Southerland’s long arms reached up above everything and Martha Riley Selman just couldn’t keep from mak- , ne ATHLE FICS Don’t you like our new heading for jing goals. Maybe the Reds did win, 6-2, but the Blues played a fine game. Car- rington was always there, no matter where there might happen to be and Mary Ray stopped that ball every time (except six). It was great fun to watch, in the midst of that thrilling game, Mary Mackie Hough just push- ing that ball along as calmly as if she had all night. That was a fine game up until the third quarter, when poor Sallie Southerland had a cramp and _ the game had to end. But you come out next week and see the class polo games. Ethel Freeland: “The grass certain- ly is growing in front of your house.” Kat Kalmon: “Yeah—the plot thick- ens.” Janet McDonald: “I want to buy a pencil, please.” Carolina McCall: “Hard or soft?” Janet: “Hard, I have a stiff exam.” oats DAVISON? PAXON Co. 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MAKE YOUR OWN SELECTION Packet of ten $1.00 Just clip your check or a dollar bill to this add. THE COSMOPOLITE United States National Bank Bldg. Galveston, Texas Christmas Gifts. purchased. e Announcing the Arrival Of the most exquisite and carefully selected Ladies’ Silk Underwear and Negligees, especially purchased for Never has our Underwear Department been so com- plete with the latest Parisian Novelties in dainty Teds, Gowns, Pajamas, Step-ins, Dance Sets and so on down the line. Prices ranging from 50c to $15.00. A beautiful Xmas Gift Box FREE with each article New York Dress Shop 114 Whitehall St., S. W. Next to Chamberlins’ Se * HOLIDAY EDITION Happy New Year > Merry = — Qgonishic VOL. XIII AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE, DECATUR, GA., WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1927. NO. 12 The “Gitana” Is Charming Success Excellent Voices, Beauty of Costumes and Scenes Mark Performance. “The Gitana,” light opera, was presented by the Glee Club last Saturday night in the gymnasium- auditorium. This is a colorful and tuneful operetta by Roeckel and is full of life and pep. The scene is laid in a forest in Gra- nada, the Alhambra, and the time, the days long ago. The action centered around Zayda, played by Mary Rountree, the darling of a merry group of gypsies. While they sang and danced together they were interrupted by,a royal page who anxiously inquired if they had seen a charming in two acts near the queen’s falcon, which has been lost. They laughed and teased the page, but finally showed him the bird perched in a tree nearby. they would not let him go until he had sung them a song. He was in despair but ended by singing a quaint old lullaby, the queen’s The gypsies listened half scornfully, half- Nevertheless favorite. admiringly, but soon their attention was called to Zayda who had become strangely moved by the music. Their woner increased when she joined the page in tue song. ‘Having finished, her in their song ae dances. The second scene of the first act re- vealed an enchanted fountain deeper in the woods. Zayda in her perplexity sought the Ladye of the Fountain and implored her to explain her vague memories recalled by the song. The Ladye only mysteriously hinted to her that the song which she remembers so well, will be the means of restor- ing her to her parents. She rejoiced while the Sprits of the Fountain en- joined her to patience and hope. In the second act, the court of Spain was gathered in all its splendor in a vain attempt to ¢heer the king and queen who, after many years, still grieve over their kidnapped daughter. The king had sunk into a deep melan- choly from which nothing could rouse him. As a last resort the gypsies are sent for. They proudly presented Zayda to sing. She was impelled by some strange impulse to sing the Inllaby that the page had sung in the forest. To the amazement of the court the king started at the sound of her voice. Yes, Zayda was the long lost princess. The operetta closed with a finale of thanksgiving in which all joined. The characters were admirably played. Agnes Scott is proud to pos- sess such charming voices in her Glee Club as revealed in this first appear- ance of the season. The principals were VEL) Gf a aE ere afar Mary Rountree 1 ee Ruth Thomas Ladye of the Fountain, Vivian Bryant Spirits of the Fountain, Spirits of the Fountain____ Lillian Le- Conte, Hortense Elton, Sarah Currie Kine or Spain. Mr. Johnson Queen of Spain__-_--- Virginia Miller Ladies of the Court, Jennie Lynn Nyman, Vivian Bryant, Annette Colwell, Imogene Harrel- son, Mabel Dumas, Charlotte Hunter They were assisted by a large and well-trained chorus; while the dancers, Hortense Elton, Lillian LeConte, Mary Crenshaw, and Jean Kennedy, proved to be one of the hits of the program. Hottentots Bring Chrcinas. to Children Stockings Filled for Each Child Surround Decorated Tree in Old Santa Claus Himself Presents Gifts Gymnasium. Last Saturday afternoon the “Aggie” girls played Santa Claus to all the little children from the Decatur Orphans’ Home and the Atlanta Wel- fare Association, who would otherwise have had no Christmas. Each girl, who wished it, was given the name and age of a child for whom she was to fill a stocking. At 2:30 they arrived—tiittle children of all ages and sizes—their eyes big with anticipation of Santa Claus. There was a scramble for each of the girls to find “her child” and then they went into one of the rooms of the old gym to play London Bridge in one corner, drop the handkerchief in an- other, and a lively game of ball in another. All around the walls were tots on chairs drawing pictures of what they said represented themselves and Santa Claus. And then—oh, then, came the tree! The most marvelous tree, glittering with tinsel and balls—green and red. Hidden in the branches and all around on the floor were countless stockings —full of dolls, trains, teddy bears jumping jacks, pistols, candy, nuts, oranges—and everything else that makes a little boy or girl think that Christmas and Santa Claus are the most wonderful things in the world. Old St. presents. Nick himself gave out the He said he had come from ss Bro iy “9 onal Speaks to Clubs “Heart of Chinese Revolu- tion” Discussed By Speaker. The League of Women Voters and the International Relations Club held a joint meeting Tuesday evening in the chapel. Frances Craighead, presi- dent of the League of Women Voters, introduced the speaker of the evening, Mr. Paul Blanshard. Mr. Blanshard, lecturer, writer and economist, chose as his subject, “The Heart of the Chinese Revolution.” The lecture, how- ever occurred at too late a date for the substance of the discussion to be included in this week’s Agonistic. After the lecture, the audience was invited to meet Mr. Blanshard at a (Continued on Page 6) the North Pole in his airplane with a gift especially for every little boy and girl. And there seemed to be for everybody, just what they wanted. After every one’s arms were full they went back into the play room where there were cakes and cones piled high with pink ice cream. All the new automobiles must be tried, and the cap pistols fired. It resembled our Christ- mases at home, long ago, only this *|one was multiplied about a hundred times. Then, with arms laden, the ones started away. Those of us who watched them go felt the real Christ- mas spirit and remembered—“As ye have done it unto the least of these, ye have done it unto me.” Pi —s oP acne 9 aes £ rat ops Gp BZ w= Varied cena And Requests Made At Open Forum Relative Value of Depart- mental Clubs Is Discussed. Margaret Ogden presided at Open Forum Tuesday night, December 6. In accordance with several requests, the meeting was conducted on strictly parliamentary lines. The first motion was that we ask the faculty to insti- tute two rules as follows: All term papers will be announced two months before they are due. All tests will be announced two class meetings in ad- vance. The Freshmen requested three trips to town this week in order to do (Continued on Page 2) incon Minister Ad- dresses Bible Club Native Country and Per- sonal Experiences De- scribed by Dr. Shahbaz. Dr. Y. H. Shahbaz, a native of Per- sia, gave a most interesting talk at the regular monthly meeting of the Bible Club Monday night, December 5. Dr. Shahbaz gave a short sketch of his life to explain how much the opportunity of speaking to the club meant to him. He was born in an ancient city of Persia and as a boy attended a mission school, where he was converted Christianity. After completing his education in Persia he decided to come | He | landed in New York with no knowl-| to America for frther study. (Continued on Page 6) little | |several other silences: “Christ’s Call’ Is Taken As Theme Religious Week Dr. Frank Morgan Leads Series of Five Serv- ices. Dr. Frank Morgan, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Augusta, |Ga., led a series of services during Re- ligious Week at Agnes Scott. The first talk was given on Tuesday, De- cember 6, at the chapel service. He |began by saying that his theme for the week was to be Christ’s call to /men, and that he wanted to empha- |size the chief notes in this theme. His |subject for Tuesday was Christ's call to salvation, which he considered the fundamental thing in Christ’s call to |men. He used as his text Acts XVI:31— “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved,” the statement °|made by Paul to the Philippian jailer. In considering this call to salvation there are three questions, said Dr. Morgan, that must be answered. The first of these questions is ‘What do we mean by being saved? and from what are we to be saved?” Dr. Morgan said he was glad the Bible was silent on that point, and quoted one in Psalm CIV :16—“the trees of the Lord are full;” one in Genesis XXV:8—Abra- ham died “an old man, and full;” and one in Exodus IIl:14—“and God said unto Moses, am that Iam .. . thus \s et chou Hex unto tbe children of ae: of the thing from which we need to be saved. Complete salvation, says Dr. Morgan, covers life at every point and guarantees a body free from all complaints, a mind free from unde- sirable thoughts, and an idea! spiritual existence. But none of us are yet saved in the fullest sense of the word as we learn from Paul in the Epistle to the Romans. Paul says that salvation is not accomplished in a moment; that it implies immediate justification when righteousness is imparted to us; sanc- tification, which is righteousness through the years implanted in us; and glorification, rightousness im- ported to us for all eternity. The second question is “What do we mean by ‘believe’?” No man can compel himself to believe a thing, but the belief that saves a man is not merely an intellectual assent to cer- tain truths. “You can be as ortho- ’|dox as the devil and be damned like »|the devil.” The nature of a belief of any value is that which is reflected in a man’s actions. Here Dr. Morgan used an effective illustration of a man to | who believes that if he puts a light- ed match too close to a tank of gaso- line, the gasoline will explode. But this belief is not of any value un- less it is reflected in the man’s ac- tions. We must believe with our will. It is not merely intellectual compre- hension that we need but volitional surrender, and the belief that ex- presses itself in surrender shows it- self in a man’s conduct. The most im- portant thing is to begin by obeying what we do believe. Faith is always based on reason; man knows the truth experimentally. The third question is “Whom do we mean by the Lord Jesus?” And it is necessary to be careful at this point. By the Lord Jesus we mean the Christ of the New Testament who is God in- carnate, man perfect, sinless, and un- lfallen, Saviour by way of the cross and the blood, and Lord by way of the lresurrection. No one can deny any of these and still believe the New Testament. And it is this Christ whose lfirst call to us is a call to salvation by belief in Him as a Person. Dr. Frank Morgan his continued (Continued on Page 5) _a-kind of supply nd of blank “ —. THE AGONISTIC Published weekly. Entered as Second Class Matter. 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Reese St Alice Jernigan ae Py Louise Sherfesee Se Martha Riley Selman eee, See ees Louise Girardeau With Our Clubs Meetings in Artistic and Literary Circles Feature Week’s Calender. B. O. Z. met with Mrs. Dieckmann last Monday evening at her home on The stories of the evening were read by Edith MeGranahan and Evelyn Becker. Edith’s was a charming theme of a little orphaned girl who loved dearly the new little boy at the home and years Clairmont Avenue in Decatur. Carolyn Essig eee ne oad Elizabeth Merritt Chopin Hudson who found her life in later greatly interwoven with his. Evelyn’s “Twenty-Four Hours” tremely vivid sketch of the Japanese earthquake. Her descriptions were very life-like and her knowledge of the disaster was well portrayed. The hostess served delightful re- freshments and the club enjoyed thor- oughly the social hour which fol- rs, Ee Ae Irene Lowrance was an ex- Lillian White Rachel Paxon, ’29 Esther Nisbet, ’29 Margaret Andreae, ’29 Harriet Todd, *30 Geraldine LeMay, ’29 Miriam Anderson, ’28 Mary Crenshaw, ’28 Mary Ellis, *29 Vera Kamper, ’28 will be held the week of return from Christmas vacation. Poetry Club met Tuesday night, De- cember 8, with Virginia Earle. After a discussion of business, members of the club read poems. Alice Jernigan’s poem was called “De Senectute.” Vir- ginia Earle read a Christmas poem, “Noel,” and one “To a Member of Poetry Club.” Mary Cope’s ‘“Van- ity” which Emily Cope read, was even better than “Futility,” which appeared in the last Aurora. Mary Shewmaker read “Winter.” Myrtle Bledsoe’s “To a Professor Reading ‘Blounuef’ to His wise men from the east came t0| Class” was quite unusual, and her son- net was beautiful. Georgia Watson read a sonnet which was full of vivid images. Raemond Wilson read a This advent, over nineteen hundred years ago, brought into} charming little pocm, “Without Even the world the spirit of Christmas, which is both of the earth and heaven. Christmas, with its holly and bright fires, gay shop dis-|P°°™s were “Realism plays, tinkling bells, and spirit of eagerness and joy; Christmas with cold winds rushing through clear air, and far above, the gleaming stars, the same that lighted the way for the heavenly hosts who sang over Bethlehem, “Glory to God in the Highest.” At Christmas time of all times of-the-year, the challenge of. the Kingsbery’s two ” and “I Wonder What the Moon Thinks.” Virginia Sevier, an old member of Poetry Club, was present and read “Premonition.” She assisted Virginia Earle with the refreshments. Poetry Chibwill meet next a Name.” Emily with stars comes most clearly to us. Brick house and skyscrapers have |Emily Cope on Tuesday night, Janu- risen about us. Books that tell of the past that made the present |®"Y *- GIDBIE GOSo\1P Merry Christmas, darling! Are you as excited as I am because it’s just the day after tomorrow that we go home? Home, Giddy—doesn’t it sound grand! That’s really what Christmas means when you're at school anyways, and I’ve never seen any one crowd get as pepped over anything before. I even saw somebody with tears in their eyes last night when we sang about “all going home to a houseful of holly.” I could get tearful over Christmas songs too if I were in the Glee Club and was plan- ning to get up at five o’clock Friday lowed. The next meeting of B. O, Z.!morning to carol the rest of the school. Noble girls. It will work them down as much as the Freshmen’s three times zo town. They really showed brains, Giddy. But you know, I don’t believe they’re as excited as the other class- women. Shirley and Betty just sorta grinned this morning when they told me they only had one more paper doll to take down off the wall and that it was only one day and two halves, forty-eight hours or 2,880 minutes (I refuse to vouch for their multiplica- tion). But Carolyn Nash told me, just as seriously, last night, that she woke up every night and expected to see Santa Claus coming out of the radia- tor. Carolyn Payne carries out the Christmas motif beautifully, too. She even calls her A. T. O. love “Santa Claus” because he’s growing a mus- tache to surprise his family. No doubt he will succeed. Oh, people that live in Atlanta or Deeatur can’t thrill half enough. But they got enough excitement out of the Tech-Georgia game to do them for a while. Ella got in on that too; she won a double dope off of Chugga. I’m wondering wheye she got her little tip about Tech. JT was so funny, Giddy, After the games, Cornelia Taylor and her date stopped by a filling station to get some gas, and Cornelia said, forget that day, either. She lost her third Beta pin then. I really know much good gossip, Giddy but it’s a bad policy to make enemies of friends at this time of the year. (I wonder how many people have stopped getting letters, very sud- denly.) Oh, for a true love like Lib Hatchet’s Durward, who’s writing her every day, trying to make her promise to give him a date every night that she’s home! But I must stop and write pleasant letters myself—to pseudo Santa Clauses. So—’til January and exams darling—and in the meantime, Many, many wishes for a lovely Christmas with much _ mistletoe, etcetera. Aggie. P. S.—Giddy, yesterday in Psych class Miss Pike asked Peggy Lou to classify the teacher-hating instinct, and Peggy Lou told her it was “self- protection.” VARIED SUGGESTIONS AND REQUSTS MADE AT OPEN FORUM (Continued from Page 1) their Christmas shopping. A complaint was made about having to receive orders from the drug stores in Main Hall. This seems to be very inconvenient to those living in the cottages. The most important business of the evening concerned the question of the departmental clubs. The campus has been criticized as being over-organ- ized. Some girls feel that they are under obligations to belong’ to the club of their major subject although they may have very little time to spare. On the other hand, since membership counts three points certain Seniors cannot belong to the club of their major subject. It has been suggested and the present that is making the future, have informed our minds, but at the same time held them. Routine has gradually tethered the courage. So there comes a time when minds are tired and spirits are exhausted. At all times, but most of all at such a time, look to the stars. They have lessons to give, not at all in a dogmatic way, but lessons that come as shining, quivering shafts of truth that go first to the heart, then joyously to the mind, and make one rise on tip-toe in ecstacy. The stars give us a conception of the true size and value of things, if we will but look to them. They teach us that the world of brick and stone is a secondary world; that the important thing is to know one’s self, and to live brightly—in work? in joy? in faith? In all three, true to the soul that is your own. That is why all the world may look to the stars, for the stars, in their far-away radiance, send down as many essential teachings as there are eyes to see. The little lesson shafts may bend or break into three or four bits to enter a heart, or combine with bits to enter another heart. It matters not to the stars. For they know it is best for him who looks, to feel according to his own soul. They know, too, that he who looks will learn the essential things, that the world of brick and stone is secondary, and the important thing is to know one’s self and to live. To look at the stars and at one’s hands, to look at the stars and at one’s heart, to look at the stars and at one’s hopes, is to know one’s self. For one who knows himself, the stars have a beauty and a truth that sends to the human heart a faith, and lends a reflected glory. several years, Miss Hopkins having GLASS OF SWEETBRIAR VISITS AGNES SCOTT been present at her inauguration to the presidency of Sweetbrier In the short interval be- two years ago. fore the luncheon at which Miss Hop- kins entertained at one o'clock, Dr. Agnes Scott was honored with a distinguished visitor Wednesday, De- cember 7, in the person of Dr. Meta Glass, president of Sweetbrier Col- Glass renewed her acquaintance with Miss MacDougall and Miss Westall, Dr. Glass, being en whom she had known at Randolph- lege, in Virginia. route to Javksonville, Fla., to attend a convention of the Southern Associa- tion of Colleges and Preparatory Schools, unfortunately was able to spend only the few hours between trains in Atlanta. She was met in the morning at the station by a group of Sweetbrier alumnae who drove her about the city to show her the points of interest, and at twelve-thirty brought her out to the college. She was received at the Alumnae House by Miss Hopkins, with whom she has been acquainted for Macon. There were present at the luncheon, in addition to Dr. Glass, Miss Hopkins, Miss MacDougall, and Miss Westall, Dr. McCain and Miss Alexander. After the luncheon coffee was served to which a few other mem- bers of the faculty were invited. Then Dr. Glass expressed her desire to see our library and gymnasium, She was especially delighted with the gym- nasium and said that she hoped to have just such a one at her college. Later in the afternoon her friends called to bring her to the train and The Agnesi Math Club held its regu- rr lar meeting Wednesday, December 7. Miss Gilroy gave a lecture on Chinese mathematics. She told us some of the Chinese discoveries in mathe- matics, adding, however, it was doubt- ful whether the Chinese discovered them before anyone else. During her lecture she showed Chinese numerals, pictures of Chinese instruments and many Chinese scenes. The lecture was an interesting one and brought out the fact that mathematics is very much the same in all countries. Phi Kappa Kappa met on Wednes- day evening in the Propylean Hall. After a short busines session the pro- gram was placed in charge of mem- bers of the Classical Club, who pre- sented the Roman Saturnalia given be- fore the Classical Club last week. | Margaret Keith, as king of the Satur- nalia, entered in purple-bordered toga. The king was attended by a slave (Lucey Mai Cook), who saw that the royal commands were carried out. All those present were bidden to have a good time and charades were given by groups of revelers. Many had their |fortunes told by the sibyl (Mary Shep- herd), who rustled her leaves and gave jeach applicant a leaf inscribed with the decree of the fates. The king then desired that some one recount the history of the Saturnalia, for this Roman feast is particularly interest- ing to us, since in it is found the origin of many of our Christmas cus- toms. After games of “knuckle bones” and “heads and ships” had been played, all sang Christmas songs in Latin. The king then declared the feast at an end, and bid all return for the Saturnalia next year. thus ended her delightful visit. Dr. Glass was educated at Ran- dolph-Macon and Columbia, where she received her doctor’s degree. In ad- dition to being president of Sweetbrier she is also the sister of United States Cenator Glass of Virginia who has made a distinguished record in Con- gress. 1 that the clubs should be made a part of the curriculum for majors only, and should not count in the point system. There were numerous objections to this, so that it was decided that the matter should be brought before the college council for discussion. “Oh, has Georgia changed her colors, or, is that a new school?” pointing to the boy who was filling the tank and wearing a sweater with a huge “G” on it. Her date said he wished he’d gone to that school—Good Gulf gave their athletes such attractive letters. Frances Craighead says she’ll never oo ee mee i HEWEY’S FOR DRUG SUNDRIES, TOILET ARTICLES, NUNNALLY’S CANDIES and the DAILY DOPE GO TO— HEWEY’S Phone Dea. 0640-9110 315 E. College Ave. “LITTLE DEC” fe iC . . K? 2, ro “BEST IN TOWN” ROSY SMITH Next to Theater eS 0 OE) AD TS | OD Sandwiches Dennis Lindsey Printing Sodas Cigars Company Commercial Printing and Stationery PHONE DEARBORN 0976 DECATUR, GA. FO) OE) SD) SD , ale 421 Church St. *, . ¢ , ‘" AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE DECATUR, GEORGIA Spacious and beautiful grounds elegant AS) NE) EE ED buildings with modern conveniences, full and able faculty. 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HIGH COMPANY OS EE OE TD, EE ce 2) ED Dc me New Luggage for Holiday Trips This is the last you’ll hear from us til ’28—-so Happy New Year! “The Hottentots.” Visitors Jane Clark’s brother came to see her last week-end. Kate Kingman, of Fort Benning, was the recent visitor of Dave War- | field. Mary Wallace Armstrong had Mar- | earet Folger, of Brenau, as her guest |last week-end. Miss Nonie Barksdale, of Emory, spent the week-end with Mary Fick- | lin. | Chugga Sydnor’s mother, who visit- jed her last week, was extensively en- tertained. Mrs. McCain entertained at luncheon for her Wednesday. Miss Lucille Thursday night. Friday she lunched with Mrs. Jones (Anais' mother) in Atlanta and had tea at Betty Little’s. Bayliss McShane took her to dinner Friday night. Jo Walker and Anais Jones honored her with a_ theater party Saturday. Virginia Sevier, ’'27, is visiting on campus and in Atlanta til Christmas | holidays. Week-Ends, Ete. Sarah Johnson spent the week-end Parties, with her cousin, Mrs. Keely. Virginia Cameron, Helen Sisson, and Therese Barksdale spent last week-end with Mrs. Will Smith in At- lanta. Harriet Alexander visited her cousin, Mrs. E. B. Gause, last week- end. Aileen Moore was the week-end guest of Jean Sims. | Jean Coffman spent the week-end |with Frances Craighead; they went to |Garbers Saturday night. | Jo Houston went home (Charlotte, N. C.) Thursday to be bridesmaid in the wedding of Catherine Wooten. Lila Porcher and Helen Hendricks |spent last weck-end with Gussie Dun- | bar. | were in Atlanta for last week-end. Helen Johnston was guest of Lib Emith in Atlanta. Ruth Pringle spent with Sally Spaulding. Dittie Winter and Mary Katherine Gay visited Sara Smith in Atlanta last week-end. Clemmie Downing spent last week- end with her mother in Atlanta. Virginia Cameron and Helen Sisson attended a bridge-luncheon at home of Georgianna Deans Saturday. Josephine Barry and Sally Cothran took dinner with Mrs. Charles Metz Sunday. the Odd Leather Goods Collar Boxes Tie Cases Handkerchief Cases Glove Cases Comb and Brush Sets Fit-All Cases * Alexander had her to dinner | Shirley McPhaul and Betty Hudsen | week-end | the | EE FF SF |! A A A I e To each of these girls, who just last |year on this day were singing with us \“two more days ‘til vacation,” we wish a merry merry Christmas, and a 1928 that will be filled with happiness land success from January 1—'til the jbells of a new year chime again. Roll call of the whereabouts of the class of ’27! | Albright, Eleanor—Studying at | Normal School in Richmond. Albright, Evelyn—Teaching in Chip- | ley, Ga. Baldwin, Ewin—Studying at Columbia University. Bansley, Louise—Working with Geor- gia Railway and Power Co. in At- lanta. Bayless, Tenn. Bell, Leila—Teaching in Mayo, Fla. Bernhardt, Emma Louise—Studying at library school in Atlanta. Berry, Blanche—At home, Lexington, Virginia. Bridgman, Josephine — Teaching Merry Hill, N. C. Buchanan, Frances—Teaching in Ma- the Reba—At home, Athens, in con, Ga. |Buckland, Charlotte— Teaching at home, Jacksonville, Fla. Burns, Georgia Mae—Teaching in Thomason, Ga. |Capen, Louise—Married, Mrs. George Baker. Carr, Grace—Teaching in Birming- ham. Cartwright, Cephise—Teaching in Gib- son, N.-C. Chamberlain, Dorothy—Studying at Columbi/a. Chembcrs, Frances—Teaching in At- lanta. Clark, Elizabeth—At Point, Miss. Clayton, Susan—Working in Atlanta. Clement, Lillian—At home, Decatur. Home, West To study in Washington Christmas. Coleman, Willie May—Mrs. Glenn Duncan, of Decatur. Colwell, Annette (Carter)—At home, Decatur. Cowan, Mildred—Teaching at Avon- dale Estates High School. Crowe, Martha—Working at Rich’s in Atlanta. Daniel, Marion—Teaching lottesville, Va. Davis, Louise—Teaching. | Davis, Mary Lloyd—Teaching in Flor- ence, Ala. Dobbs, Frances—Teaching in Black- ville, S. C. Dozier, Eugenie—Has a_ studio of dancing in connection with Atlanta Conservatory of Music. Dumas, Mabel—Married. Ehrlich, Emilie—Mrs. Strasburger. Ferguson, Mary—Studying at Uni- | versity of Chicago. Freeborn, Frances—Teaching in De- catur High School, also has private pupils in elocution. in Char- Gilliland, Katherine— Teaching in Griffin, Ga. Grant, Venie Belle— Working in laboratory at Grady Hospital, At- lanta. Green, Marcia—Teaching in Caph- ville, Tenn. | Heath, Mary. Florida. Teaching in Bronson, Mary Crenshaw’s and Ermine Ma- lone’s table gave a party at the Tea House Monday night in honor of Zu Woolford’s, Mary Crenshaw’s and Helen Hendrick’s birthdays. Mary Ruth Roundtree, Mary Ficklin, Susanne Stone and Octavia Young en- tertained Mrs. R. T. Harrelson, of De- catur, at dinner Friday night. Clemmie Downing, Elizabeth Daw- son and Louise Brewer will attend the debutante party of Florence Ecford Thursday. Jo Walker attended the medical dance at Garber Hall Wednesday. Emily Cope and Jo Walker had din- ner with Anais Jones Sunday. Ann Todd entertained a number of her friends by a bridge party Satur- day afternoon. Among the guests were: Frances C. Brown, Laura Brown, Mary Bell McConkey, Nell Hillhouse, Gwendolyn McKinnon and Mary Ramage. after | | | | | ! | Sevier, Virginia—At home, Hedrich, Mary—Teaching. Henderlite, Rachel—At home, Gas- tonia, N. C. Henderson, Elizabeth— Teaching in Orlando, Fla. Heys, Ann—At home, Americus, Ga. Hollingsworth, Virginia—Teaching in Greensboro, N. C. Horton, Marcia—At home, Decatur. Irvine, Mae Erskine—Teachnig at Tuscumbia, Ala. Irwin, Anna George—Working in State Laboratory at Montgomery, Alabama. Jacobsen, Elsa—Assistant Girl Re- serve secretary for Indianapolis, Indiana. Johnson, Martha—Teaching voice and piano at home, Greensboro, Ga. Joiner, Leila—Mrs. Jack Cooper. Kunnes, Pearl—Studying at Colum- bia. Landau, Ida—Working with Dr. Bunce in Atlanta. | Leonard, Louise—Teaching at Spar- tanburg, S. C. | Lewis, Helen—Fellow at Agnes Scott. Leyburn, Ellen Douglas—Studying at Radcliffe. Lilly, Elizabeth—Studying at Uni- versity of North Carolina. Lovejoy, Louise—Working in lab- oratory at Grady Hospital in At- lanta. Lowe, Lamar—At home, Atlanta. Lynn, Elizabeth—Fellow at Agnes Scott. McCall, Carolina—Working at Agnes Scott. McCallie. Elizabeth—Working in office of North Avenue Presbyterian School, Atlanta. McDonald, Ruth—At home, Atlanta. McKinney, Caroline—Working with Community Employment Service in Atlanta. McLaurine, Cleo—At home, Charlotte, North Carolina. |McMillan, Ruth—At home, Atlanta. |McNeel, Hulda—Studying at Colum- bia. Maner, Kenneth—Teaching in Coving- ton, Ga. Mitchell, Catherine—Teaching in Kis- simee, Fla. Morrow, Mildred—At home club work, Springfield, Tenn. Nelson, Emily—Studying. Nimmons, Lucia—Teaching in Mayo, Florida. Norfleet, Elizabeth—Working at home, Winston-Salem, N. C. Owen, Virginia—Studying York. Pittman, Stella—Studying at library school in Atlanta. doing in New Plumb, Louise—At home, Augusta, Georgia. |Powell, Evalyn—Making debut in Little Rock, Ark. |Preston, Miriam—Teaching in Korea. Rainey, Frances—Fellow at Agnes Scott. ‘Rankin, Douglas—Teaching near Fayetteville, N. C. Russell, Marguerite — Librarian Duke University. Sanders, Elizabeth—At home, DeVall’s Bluff, Ark. at Hender- sonville, N. C. Shaw, Mamie- -Studying at University of Florida. Shields, Sarah—Mrs. John Pfeiffer. | Smith, Willie White—Studying at Co- lumbia., Stillman, Sara—At home, College Park, Ga. Strickland, Edith — Teaching in Wrightsville, Ga. Wakefield, Margaret—Working in At- lanta. Weems, Mary—Teaching in Carters- ville, Ga. White, Louisa—Working at Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta. Wilkinson, Courtney— Teaching at home, Lynchburg, Va. Winter, Roberta—Teaching in Athens, Tennessee. Zachr)’, Grace—Studying at Columbia. Ann Robinson: “Father, did you enjoy yourself when you were a Fresh- man ai. college?”. Mr. Robinson: “Did 1? Why, those were the happiest years of my life.” THE AGONISTIC New Word Added to Harvard Vocabulary A new word has entered the educa- tional vocabulary of Harvard univer- sity, and that word is “Vagabondjing.” According to the most recent reports on the undergraduate vernacular, the term has come into general use to describe the newly established prac- tice of roving from class to class, ir- respective of courses elected, in order to hear the various lecturers on the faculty. The idea of classes as a means only to credits seems to have fallen into disrepute recently, both among stu- dents and faculty, and “Vagabonding” has become a common practice among the whole student body this fall. The Harvard Crimson, undergraduate newspaper, publishes each day a list of lectures to be given by faculty men in well-known. courses for the con- sideration of those who have decided to take up “Vagabonding” for the day. By taking advantage of this prac- tice two or three times a week many student are broadening their college courses considerably, according to of- ficial Harvard opinion, and the facul- ty looks with tolerance and encourage- ment on the practice. Since the Har- vard system requires a comprehensive general examination before a degree can be awarded, much of the informa- tion gained in this way can be con- verted to useful purposes. —Smith College Weekly. Mount Holyoke has passed a rule requiring freshmen to be in bed every night at ten o’clock with the excep- tion of one twelve or two eleven o’clock sit-ups a week during the first semester! —Smith College Weekly. Self-Analysis The famous artist, Whistler, whose work is found charming by even the most severe critics, was once painting the portrait of a very ill-tempered man. The painter put forth the very best talent he had in the painting of the portrait, but after its completion ' the model said, “I like it very well but I’ve told you every day that I don’t like the way the ear is painted—it has too many shadows.” Whistler, the artist of artists, an- swered calmly, “Yes, that’s true. You must change that when you go home.” Ridiculous as this may seem, some criticisms we make are just as fool- ish; we criticse others when our faults are just as numerous as theirs. In the majority of cases we would find, in analyzing our judgments, that we are as much in the wrong as those we are judging and, if subjected to simi- lar circumstances we would do the same thing that we criticized them so harshly for. If all of us eriticized ourselves as WISHING YOU ALL A Merry Christmas —and— A Happy New Year And we appreciate the won- derful patronage you have given us the past season. We are always ready to serve the very newest Frocks and Coats at moderate prices. Grlich: LADIES READY-TO-WEAR 4 PEACHTREE (ARCADE BLDG) severely as we do others, then there would be no need for censuring our neighbors. —Randolph-Macon Sun Dial. Dancing Aids Athletics Notre Dame’s football coach, Knute Rockne, requires all men on varsity football squads to take dancing les- sons. He believes that dancing will teach co-ordination of mind and body. |Qne who has mastered the art of the ballroom should increase in speed and accuracy on the football field. Dancing is becoming recognized as an aid to various forms of athletics, and especially to the backfielders on ‘he football team. Rockne says that as teamwork is j}harmony, or rhythmic control of the bedy, a goed dancer should furnish good teamwork. Therefore, he says, dancing is of especial value to foot- ball, where speed, accuracy, co-ordi- nation, and teamwork are essential.— Ring-Tum-Phi (W. & L.). —Randolph-Macon Sun Dial. Minnesota is to produce its first all- college movie this year, the leading parts being taken by outstanding members of the dramatic societies. —Smith College Weekly. JUST BECAUSE Just because a gir! doesn’t act jJust like you, or Just like you think she should act; Just because her clothes don’t look Just like yours, or Just like you think they ought to look; Just because she doesn’t talk Just like you, or Just like you think she should talk; Just because a girl’s herself instead of Just like you, or Just like you think she ought to be; Is no reason she isn’t Just like she ought to be. —Rotunda. t A RUSHED AGE We are too much today inclined to rush matters. We do not take time to think—languidly, wanderingly. We gather our knowledge on the run, so to speak, like a woman hurriedly grab- | bing up parts of her clothing as she rushes from a burning house in the early hours. Once away from the scene, with time for reflection, it is a miracle if we discover ourselves even decently clad, and certainly what we have hastily donned must be re-arranged. True cultural benefits do not come in one night, and the best dressed minds are so because of studied reflections | before a good mirror. Some of us, however, need more | silver for our mirrors. Leisure comes where the bread and butter is assured. | and cultural reflection comes with leis- ure.—Daily Texan. —Panther. HONOR SYSTEM AND GOSSIP Since the first week of school the thinking girls of the student body have joined with the Council, in their concern over rumors and gossip which are spreading like wild fire over the school from day to day. In a student body of a thousand plus, there are fifteen girls on the Stu- dent Council. Although it should not be true, it is a deplorable fact that with a few exceptions, these fifteen girls are the only ones in the student body who feel any responsibility what- ever in reporting the misconduct which they see. In other schools in which the Honor System is effective, everyone feels that she is a member of the Student Association and lives up to her duties. Here, it seems, that no one is willing to help make our Honor System function. There is a general opinion that only Council girls will re- sort ene, and as long as they are not xround, although other girls see things which they know are against the rule and are hurting the reputation of the school, their duty seems to end with starting gossip and helping to exag- gerate the rumors, which are unfairly overworking and worrying those who have a true interest in the College. If the whole responsibility of rule breaking and misconduct is put upon the Council, then to what must they resort in order to see that the rules are kept? Must they be policemen? Must they stoop to “snooping”? If this must be done, then hadn’t the Honor System better be done away with entirely? Wake up, girls, to your responsibil- ity. Help the Council keep the stand- ‘ng of your Alma Mater from being lowered by petty or major lawbreak- ers. Realize what the Honor System means, and act accordingly. If there is no foundation for the gossip and rumors you hear, then ignore them. Do not pass them on in order to make interesting conversa- tion. Think how the reputation of each girl in school influences the repu- tation of the College as a whole. The Council loses enough sleep over the cases they have. Don’t let your savor of a “choice bit” make them waste more time and energy over cases which they are afraid they should have and haven’t. THE If things you hear and know have | foundation, take them to your Council. If they have no foundation, then for | story }rendered by the choir. |carols filled the air, \feature of the the good of the school, help to stop the circulating stories, which must be hurting someone and which certainly are not helping anyone. —Rotunda. Margaret Rice: “Are you suscepti- ble to cupid’s arrows?” Georgia Watson: “It all depends on the beau.” ee il A wonderful chance to get Shoes at a Real Saving. $5.85. WH) a SURPRISE WEEK Holiday Sale---One Week Only Twenty styles that formerly sold to $9.50 on sale at Quality Footwear 76 Whitehall St. SLE SD ET SE <_< aD a a ee ae ne $ 585 Values to $9.50 that new pair of Christmas A SRE SD (D(C) De ( | ee 2, of ee eee ce ee The last of four Red Candle services was held Friday night, December 9. Esther Nisbet read the Christmas as it is found in Matthew’s gospel, after which Ruth McLean led in prayer. “The First Noel’ was Marion Green read very beautifully “Star of My Heart.” The service was closed by a Christmas hymn and the Y. W. bene- diction. These services are among the most impressive held during the year They have fostered a real Christmas spirit on the campus, and have been an inspirational preparation for the White Christmas. As the distant strains of Christmas a hush, deep and profound spread over the people in the chapel. Those distant voices singing the well-known carols, “Tidings of Joy and Comfort” and “The First Noel,” brought to the heart and mind of each one thoughts of the Christ Child and ct His birth. The girls in the choir |singing that Latin anthem, “Venite, Adoremus,” walked aisle and took their platform. The stage was artistically decorated in green and white. The seats, ar- ranged in a semicircle, were draped with white. In the middle of the set- ting a tree, with snow and _ icicles hanging from it, had been set up. White candles had been placed in all the windows and around the stage. These candles furnished the only light for the service. The Christmas music was a special service. Two lovely carols from foreign countries were rendered by the choir. These songs were “What Wonders Fill the Sky” (Austria) and “Excelsis! Gloria!” (Belgium). “O Holy Night,” a French carol, was beautifully sung by Mary Riviere. A quintet, composed of Mary Riviere, Charlotte Hunter, Peggy Lou Armstrong, Lucile Bridgeman, and Mary Jane Goodrich, rendered another stately up the places on the Christmas selection. That beautiful hymn “Silent Night” was sung by Mrs. S. G. Stukes in her clear con- tralto voice. Janet McDonald in a very pleasing manner read “The Story of the Other Wise Man,” one of the most beautiful of the Christmas stories. The message of service found in this story, struck deep in the hearts of those present. Martha Riley Selman was the efficient *lleader of the service. The picture of a choir, dressed in white, holding lighted candles, and standing against a green and white background, the beautiful rendition of Christmas carols of the different na- tionalities, together with the Christ- mas message from “The Story of the Other Wise Man” left imprints on the hearts of all—impressions of the Christmas season and of all the beautiful and hallowed associations connected with it. Gordon’s Hosiery Shop Buy Gordon’s Good Hosiery BROAD AND ARCADE <> ce 6% 2 2, age | Bookhammers 8 Men Expert Permanent Wavers 0 Lady Expert Operators 3 Shops 7814 Whitehall St. . 1 Ponce de Leon Ave. Biltmore - LL |) OC CD Ce «| aD | emmomms — We appreciate your business and want you to know it STARNES Hotel Candler 142 E. Ponce de Leon Ave. Decatur 4 many after-Christmas sales! Especially noteworthy— Reduced to Reduced to Fox. Fox. Reduced to Allen’s Fur Coats At After Christmas Reductions Reductions in fur coats, varying between $50 and $300—an immediate sale that is of especial inter- est to Agnes Scott students who are miles from Atlanta at the time Muskrat Coat, with Red Fox Shaw! Collar. Beige Squirrel with Shawl! Collar of Cocoa Marmot Coat with Shawl Collar of Brown Many other luxurious wraps, all drastically re- duced. A: P Alten 6 Co. “The Store all Women Know” usually of the $275.00 $485.00 $198.75 THE AGONISTIC VIEWS AND INTERVIEWS Edythe Prays and Ponders Over Nicknames, Then Sets Out to Find the Truth. There’s but one thing I would rather have than a million dollars—no, it isn’t an “A” in chemistry— it is a little old nickname. I used to pray every night for one. I used to organize clubs just in the hope that they would foster nicknames. But I’ve long since given up all hopes—I’m just not the type I guess. I sit and envy the girls that are blessed with “adorable names.” I’ve often wondered how it all came about—so the other day I set about to ask them. Jack Anderson received her name as the outcome of a terrible disappoint- ment—she turned out to be a girl. The Anderson family had plenty of girls— what they wanted was a boy. Her father started it—and that is the reason we all snicker when Dr. McCain says “Miss Leila.” Rebecca was just full of these lucky ones—the next one I visited was Bee Keith—(otherwise Margaret). “When I was real small, just learning to talk, [ couldn’t say ‘Margaret,’ and I kinda lisped on ‘me,’ so instead of ‘me wants that’ it was ‘Bee wants that.’” She says it may be because her nurse was as Miss Beeman. “You know the as- sociation. But you never ean tell where kids get what.” Once upon a time Ruth Worth went to a camp—and at that camp there was another Ruth. “When one was called—both came running. It was evi- dent that something must be done.” So “our” Ruth got Ditto. Elaine Jacobsen received her nick- name late in life she savs. “It all hap- pened my Freshman year—you know how the grits and butter makes one gain—hence the name.” I was looking through the catalogue the other night when my eye rested on the name Marion Vaughan. Who could that be—could it possibly be Polly? That’s exactly who it was and here is the story from her own lips. “My grandmother had just finished reading a book entitled “Peggy Come to Town” when my sister Evelyn was born—so it was ‘Peggy’ really come to town. When I came along a little later I was the other character in that book, ‘Poll;7? Lawrence’s Pharmacy A Real Drug Store Phones Dearborn 0762-0763 309 East College Ave., Opposite Depot, Decatur, Ga. fp eee appropriate gifts. Wal. 8167 Dit Quarrels told me a_ bed-time story about her name the other night. “When I wasn’t more than two feet long—honest—why my nurse used to sing me to sleep humming ‘Di Ditty Dee.’ So Dit got worked out of that —somehow. Isn’t it perfectly silly— not a bit of point to it.” Elizabeth Grier received her nick- name in the most unique way. Just think she got her name way across the ocean and brought it all the way to America with her—and she still has it. When I sat on the trunk and talked to her about it, here is what she said: “You know Lucy went to school several years before I did. She was always saying ‘for Peter’s sake,’ it got to be a perfect joke. When I started to school two years later why I was the ‘Peter’s sake’ it seems. It has been Pete and Peter ever since.” I thought it was about time for a taste of the romantic when I spied Louise Sydnor—I beg your pardon— Chugga. “My first little sweetheart gave it to me.” Bib McKee acqired her’s so long ago she had to think a long time before she could even tell me—‘Oh, yes, there was a little boy in my neighborhood who couldn’t say ‘Elizabeth’—he called me ‘Bibicus’—and the world at large shortened it to ‘Bib.’ Just think if Jack McLellan had come to Agnes Scott her first year in an airplane she would never have had a nickname. Oh, we never know how near we come to misfortune. Way down on the train she was introduced to a crowd of Agnes Scott girls. “I told them my name was Elliot Mae.” As much as Agnes Scotters have to do they couldn’t waste that much time in|’ calling names. “Right there on the spot they christened me Jack—and I bet you couldn’t tell me my real name right now.” There are some fortunate girls on our campus who don’t even know how they received their nickname. But I can’t imagine Dave’s ever being .called Ellen either). Anyway, here’s to ye favored ones—while I sit back and hope. Fresh: “Why they’ve spread a lot of lies about me.” Soph: “But isn’t it lucky that they did not spread the truth?” Sarah Glenn: clothes.” Salesman at “Collegiate Shoppe”: “Athletic, humorous or studious?” “IT wish some college Miss Edler: “What are the races that have dominated England since the invasion of the Romans?” Bright Fresh: “The Derby and the Grand National, m’am.” “Dainty (Christmas Gifts | i ! Porcelain Miniature Photographs, painted in oil, ! mounted in plush-pack antique gold frames; make ! Especially attractive for Dad’s i eg when fitted in a leather case. , Discount to Agnes Scott Girls ELLIOTT S’ Peachtree Studio Howard Theatre Bldg. Atlanta Og | THE CRITERION $5 Millinery 208 P At the Wishing youa MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR. Smart Hats Featured at Moderate Prices D7 OF STYLE $10 SS Facts of Cur- rent History News of the Day in Brief The national committee was given a surprise when President Coolidge amplified his Black Hill statement by saying, ‘No one should be led to sup- pose that I have modified my decision. My decision will be respected. A Soviet agreement for the first time to consider joining in a general European peace program was the chief result of a talk between Maxim Lit- vinoff, Russian representative to the Disarmament Commission, and For- eign Minister Briand of France. The final refusal of Sir Austin Chamberlain, the British Foreign Sec- retary, thru M. Briand as intermed- iary, to receive the Soviet delegate is one of important developments on the eve of the session of the League of Nations Council. A Rumanian says he was offered $4,000 by an unknown compatriot if he would assassinate former Crown Prince Carol. Two thousand Germans who had foreign property confiscated during the war and for which they have not been reimbursed braved the coldest winds of the year and paraded as a funeral procession through the fash- ionable Kurfuerstendamn on Decem- er 4, Excavations at Beisan, Palestine, by the University of Pennsylvania Museum’s expedition have resulted in discoveries of two temples of 1500 B. C. that will give a new understand- ing of the ancient religions, particu- larly in their sacrificial aspects. Ambassador Herrick has obtained a promise from French Government for $1,000,000 American Building in Paris, which will be a diplomatic and busi- ness center. Secretary Mellon rebuked the Cham- ber of Commerce of the U. S. when he made public a letter sent to Louis E. Pierson, president of the organization, in which he characterized the state- ments as “hardly worthy of a busi- ness man’s report.” Facing a Presidential year, Con- gress will have before it a number of major problems in which the weight of the seven irregular Republicans holding a balance of power in the Sen- ate is likely to be felt. Among the issues confronting the session of Con- gress are: 1. Tax reduction. 2. Appropriations. Smith-Vare case. Flood control. Wets versus drys. Farm relief. Hydroelectric projects: a. Boulder Dam. b. Muscle Shoals. Naval building program. 9. Public utilities. 10. Merchant marine. 3 PSUS Miss Alexander and Miss Bland Enter- tain French Club Mrs. Hayes Tells Story of “Le Noel”—Christmas Carols Are Sung. The French members of the faculty entertained the French Club at a de- lightful tea last Monday afternoon at the tea house. Miss Alexander re- ceived at the door and Miss Bland poured tea. During the hour Mrs. Hayes, who is a real Frenchwoman, told the French story of “Le Noel,” and the members of the club practiced the French Christmas carols which they will sing the night of the 15th. It is a custom of the French Club to go around to the different dormitories the night before Christmas holidays and sing French Christmas carols. They are plenning to do the same thing this yeav, making their rounds about 8 r 9 o’elock. Almost every member of the club attended the tea and enjoyed the hospitality of its faculty members. WE THINK: Friendships and Gossip It has been said that friendship is the most beautiful thing in the world. Some people on our campus evidently do not think so, for they seem to take great delight in breaking new friend- ships by calling them “crushes”! Could a more disgusting name be applied to a relationship which we have always been taught to value above all else? A “erush”—we immediately think of the whole category of unpleasant things beginning with extremely over- ripe fruit and ending with a dejected organdy dress. Could anything be less uplifting or enjoyable than such thoughts? And when they are related to a person whom we love—no wonder we “drop” that person immediately, avoid having to speak to her, or even to see her. Still, deep in our hearts there lies a secret hurt when we real- ize how very much we are missing in that lost friendship. But we can’t re- new it, for some people will say: “Oh, look—there go the crushes!” It has been said that no person ever has more than one or two great friend- ships, one or two close friends. Is not college the noblest place to find that one “who strikes in us a chord we knew existed”? Then let’s cherish our friendships and our friends. And you, who are wont to call them “crushes” —spend your time in forming friend- ships of your own. You'll be far happier. As AS PS 730; “CHRIST’S CALL IS TAKEN AS THEME RELIGIOUS WEEK (Continued from Page 1) series of talks on the “Call of Christ to Men” on Wednesday morning. His theme for that morning’s study was the “Call of Christ to Separation,” and he based his talk upon Paul’s words, “Come ye out from among them and be ye separate.” Mr. Morgan first talked about the pronouns of this text and showed ac- cording to the teaching of the Bible, the world is divided into two distinct races, Adamite and Christian, un- believers and believers. He then ex- plained how members of the new race, the Christian race, come into being. It is through a free gift of God, which Christians receive by obeying certain laws—Repentance of sin, Belief in Christ, and Confession before the world. This new birth is a mystery | which we cannot explain, but it is a fact which we can experience. Dr. Morgan then stressed the verbs of this text. The first verb “come out from among,” implies a relinquishing of something. The Christian, then, must relinquish all close personal com- panionship with unbelievers and all things which defile a man physically or spiritually. But the new Christian ~ace is also told to “be separate.” This means that they are to live in com- niunion with Christ, to learn to know and to do His will. The indention of the text shows that it is a quotation from Isaiah. Both Isaiah and Paul are careful to say that they are quoting the Lord as their authority for this call. Dr. Morgan’s talk Thursday morn- ing on “Christ’s Call to Realization,” was of a most inspiring nature. His text was given from Mark 1:17, “Come ye after me and I will make you fish- ers of men.” Christ said this while in conversation with Andrew and his brother, Simon Peter. It was His call to Peter. It is His call to us today. In his inimitable way Dr. Morgan developed his text: 1. Christ’s perpetual appeal to men —“‘Come.” 2. Christ’s ambition for “Come to become.” 8. Christ’s covenant with men— “Come and I will make you.” In the first he enters into a discus- sion of Christ’s meaning of “Come.” He defines coming to Christ as know- ing Him and obeying Him as He is re- vealed in sacred writings. The ap- peal is for everyone who, without pride or prejudice, will seek Him as he knows Him. However, two things are necessary for a believer to come to Christ and find Him—research and response. These two are comple- mentary. The second heading, “Come to become,” is involved with His ap- peal. Christ calls to come that we may become—what God wants us to. Under “Christ’s covenant with men” we have this thought “We are re- men— Murder in the Mail Room Have you ever committed involun- tary manslaughter? Yes. In the mail room! That little girl over there? Well, you do suppose you gave her a little push—but, anyway, just a wee one. This is how wee the shove finally became—the girl herself was inside the door, her last earthly hair-pin gone, her third fountain pen lost, her sweater stretching three people behind her, and her only fresh school model a total wreck. Sounds enormously rude, don’t you think? Yet we do it every day. Well, I guess I’ll be more polite to that girl next time—and if she’s any kind of a girl at all, she’ll have to be nice to me. Then—we’ll all get into the mail room and out again without being forever afterward scarred and disabled. H. W. A. sponsible for the coming—Christ is re- sponsible for the becoming.” Also, “We begin life saying, ‘Give me.’ If we enter the covenant we end by say- ing ‘Make me.’” “Come.” “Come to become.” “Come and I will make you.” Search and obey till you find Him. Come and He will make you—what? I do not know —fishers of men, possibly.” Dr. Morgan’s talk in chapel on Fri- day was on Jesus’ call to service, a call that comes after He has called us to salvation, separation and realiza- tion. “Peter, lovest thou me?” Jesus asked three times, and on Peter’s re- ply given three times that he had af- fection for Jesus but could not love Him in the supreme way, Jesus said, “Fed my lambs, shepherd my sheep, feed my sheep.” Jesus often used the figure of the sheep and the shepherd, perhaps be- cause He saw in man the helplessness and foolishness of sheep. Sheep are attacked by wolves and other wild ani- mals; men are subject to the attacks of spiritual beasts of wickedness. Jesus felt the tremendous need that men had for a shepherd, and He sor- rowed over the multitudes, the scat- tered sheep without a shepherd to guide them. , The shepherd feeds his sheep and guards them from all that stultifies growth and destroys life. Just so, those whom Jesus calls to be spiritual shepherds to His people, are to feed them and protect them spiritually. Jesus calls us to feed His sheep. Who are Jesus’ sheep? “All souls are mine, saith the Lord.” Rain, sunshine, harvest, and home have been given to all by God. Jesus died that all might live. So, all are Jesus Christ’s by creation, by preservation, by redemp- tion. We cannot give personal service to Jesus as did the apostles who served Him during His ministry on earth, but He tells us how we may serve. “In- asmuch as ye have done it unto the least of those my brethren ye have done it unto me.” What a privilege it is to hear Jesus’ voice calling us to service, and when He asks “Lovest thou me?” to be able tu answer, “Yea, Lord, thou knowest that I love thee,” and then to prove it by going out to feed His sheep. Dr. Morgan closed his series of talks on Saturday morning. He em- phasized the call of Christ to fellow- ship, and based his remarks on a verse in Revelation, almost the last verse of the Bible. Here there is a thrice-repeated call to men. “And the spirit and the bride say, come. And let him that heareth say, come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take of the water of life freely.” The basis of the call is two-fold. The word come implies distance of the one who is being invited from the person who is doing the inviting and the desire of the one who is inviting to have the other one near him. Dr. Morgan made a wonderful ap- peal to answer the call of Christ. He gave a new vision of what Christ’s call means in its many aspects. His talks have meant so much that we heartily join Dr. McCain in urging Dr. Morgan to return to Agnes Scott whenever he will. Miss Jackson: “Who is Disreali?” Dot Hutton: “He is Lord Chancellor and Keeper of the Seal.” Miss Jackson: “What did he do with the seal?” Dot: “He trained it.” THE AGONISTIC “4 Friday, the ninth, was the day of a big event at the pool, for class com- petition polo games started with Juniors playing Seniors, and Sophs playing Freshmen. Rats and Ca (!) Sophomores on the sidelines vied with each other in trying to raise the roof with their noises. The Sophs and Fresh started the match, with the Red-Caps scoring head-on in the first minute. However, Freshman Chandler as goal guard valiantly withstood the onslaughts of sharpshooter Gernigan, who made most of the goals scored by the Sophs. The game waxed and waned and again waxed hot indeed when Hill and Freedman scored for the Black- Cap team. Again the Sophs rolled up the score, and the game ended 10-2 in their favor. By this time the fervor of the on- lookers was at a mighty pitch—in- deed, so mighty that Mary McCallie, Soph enthusiasm-creator, would sure- ly have fallen in a swound and no feigning! if she had not met with the kindly(?) solicitations of two Rat friends who applied wet towels dil- igently to her heated countenance. (Let it be added—they parted friends.) The big whack of the evening was the fast and furious fight between Juniors and Seniors. Pasco is a shark at water polo, and no kidding! When she grabbed that ball there was no ball at all but a goal instead, and with Sally and Martha Riley—and, oh well, the whole team, just backed her up with the prettiest kind of passwork. Twin Kalmons were a team in them- selves, and Mary Ray did a whale of a good job between those Senior goal posts! All this sounds sort of fishy somehow but if you’d been there you would have seen for yourself how well Seniors, Juniors, everybody played, so don’t miss the next polo game! The Junior-Senior score was 7-2 in Juniors’ favor. The line-ups were as follows: AGONISTIC ’ NINE SENIORS JUNIORS Forwards Forwards K. Kalmon Pasco H. Kalmon Lehman M. Rice Southerland M. Perkinson (2nd half) Guards Guards Morgan M. Crenshaw Knight (2nd half) V. Norris Worth Goal Guard Goal Guard M. A. Dobbins H. Ridley SOPHOMORE FRESHMEN Forwards Forwards Jernigan Thompson Bonham Hill P. Willoughby Freedman Guards Guard Owen D. Keithley Townsend Goal Guard Goal Guard Chandler Ogden Note: Polo players notify your team captain ahead if you do not in- tend to play in a match game. The Freshmen were severely handicapped by the failure of this in the last polo game, and several games during hockey season were held up until play- ers could be found. You owe this to your team and to your captain. Hockey Traced to the Ancient Greeks Women on this campus who have been playing hockey have taken part in the second oldest sport in the his- tory of the world. Although hockey is quite recent in the United States, handball is the only other game which is of earlier origin. The beginning of it is traced back to the early Greeks who may have learned it from the Persians, who invented the popular polo of the present. Long ago the ancient wonder-hockey players withstood the attack of from 50 to 300 opponents. Brass balls were used as late as the 12th century and there is a record of several suits which were brought against players for per- manent injuries received. In old French Decatur Woman’s Exchange Handkerchiefs, Hose, Xmas Seals, Ribbons SEE MRS. COOPER DeKalb Theater Bldg. ATHLETICS law books there are records which state that those participating in hockey will not bring suit, regardless of the injury. The American Indian has played the game for centuries. In England the sport took another turn when King Edward III made a law in 1375 forbid- ding the playing of hockey and intro- ducing archery in its stead. Richard II issued a similar edict which he gave out because he felt it hindered the de- velopment of archery and took interest away from training for war. In those days the penalty for breaking those laws was very severe—three years in prison and a 20 pound fine. In the 19th century organizations came into recognition like the old one formed in England called the Marl- borough Hockey Team. Hockey was established as a main sport and a scientific game with the organization of the National Hockey association in 1886. —Exchange. FICTION FACTS “Rebellion,” by Mateel Howe Faver- sham, is one of the best novels that has been written in the last year. It won the Dodd, Mead-Pictorial Review prize for the best novel submitted in 1926 and ever since has received favor- able comments from critics. The plot is concerned with the struggle be- tween the father, a little arrogant and stern, and the daughter, wilful and impetuous. It is not the usual novel that discusses the flapper era. The heroine, Jacqueline Burrell is modern- istic in her ideals but for all that she rigidly obeys the conventions as her forefathers had done. She felt, how- ever, that there was no one who really understood her, that her father did not really love her after her mother died, and these thoughts made her impetuous and often cruel in her thoughtless treatment of her father. She had, early in life, resented his despotic rule over her mother and an- nounced that she was a suffragette (at the age of 13) and that she would protect her mother who was, however, very happy in her own way. Jacqueline expressed the feelings of the young moderns in a few words when she said that “When I get mar- ried I don’t think I’ll have any chil- dren,” . .. “I read a play in a mag- azine lately called ‘Are Parents Peo- ple?’ I don’t think I ever met a parent who was, so I think it must be having the children that does it.” And so from these few insights into her character, one may see that it goes deep into life and into the psychol- ogy of human beings. It is a poignant drama of the in- evitable revolt of one generation from that which nurtured and preceded it. “It is an affecting story of age which 9 “ss ATLANTA The Greatest 2 SF) A AS) A S| “as low as the lowest Quenelle Harrold Fellowship Offered Assists Candidate of Merit to Do Graduate Work. Mrs. Thomas Harrold, Americus, Ga., gave the College in 1926 the sum of $10,000, the income of which is to |be used to establish “The Quenelle Harrold Fellowship for Graduate Work,” in honor of her daughter who took her degree at Agnes Scott in 1923. For the present the annual in- come is $600. The award is to be made either to some member of the present Senior class or to some aluumna who grad- uated not more than three years prior to the election. Unless there is a candidate of recognized merit, the in- come may be used for scholarship aid for undergraduates, preference being given to Seniors and Juniors. The award is to be made by the Academic Council of the College, and it is not necessarily made to the most DAVISON2PAXON Co, Christmas Store READY! From Toytown, the magic city, in the Base- ment, to the Sixth Floor Restaurant with its deliciously inviting menus for shoppers, this great store is ready—marvel- ously ready with gifts assembled from every corner of the world for every member of the family and for the home—at prices always outstanding student scholastically. It should go to the one who will profit most from intensive work in some par- ticular field, and who will contribute most to the world because of the spe- cial training she will receive through this fellowship. Personality should be given careful consideration as it is de- sired that the holder of the fellowship reflect credit on Agnes Scott wherever she goes. It is to be hoped that “prospective genius” or “prospective leadership” will be selected as far as it may be ascertained. Applications should be filed before Christmas with the President of the College. These may be informal in nature, but each should contain a statement of the course desired in graduate work, and preferably the name of the institution where the candidate wishes to study. The first award made last year went to Miss Mamie Shaw of the class of L927: which longs perenially for new scenes and is impatient of restraint.” The loves but will not understand, of youth novel is as well written as may be ex- pected from an author who is pub- lishing her first novel but is despite its immaturity of form and diction a very interesting novel portraying with clarity real human beings. S. G. CONFERENCE IN NEBRASKA THIS WEEK Nell Hilhouse left last night to rep- resent Agnes Scott at the conference of the Student Government Federation of the United States, held at the Uni- versity of Nebraska. The theme of the first address to be made to the delegates is the relation of the college graduate to her community. Xd *. Affiliated with MA —New York South Christmas in the City!” . A EAS OS OLE LS SS A A A Se Cea PERSIAN MINISTER AD- DRESSES BIBLE CLUB (Continued from Page 1) edge of the language, no friends, and very little money. He had expected to find every man, woman and child in America a Christian, and was very much surprised to see all the people on the street cars reading the news- papers instead of reading the Bible. After learning our language and finishing college he went back to his own country to preach Christianity. He was there during the terrible years of the war. For many years Russians, whom Dr. Shahbaz called the kindest people in Europe, had been quartered near his city and afforded protection to the Christians. But soon after the war began the Russian troops were moved and the Christians were left defense- less. A dreadful persecution broke PAUL BLASHARD SPEAKS TO CLUB (Continued from Page 1) reception in Rebekah Scott lobby Anais Jones, president of the Inter- national Club, was in charge of the re- ception; assisting her were Jean Alex- ander, Charlotte Hunter, Alice McDon- ald, Janet McDonald, Irene Lowrance, and Katherine Craighead. WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TOA DuBo Oe EE OE EES OO HE SOLES SL SS LE LE SS SS .) *, * ee ee ee es cAgnes Scott out, thousands of Christians being massacred in one day. Dr. Shahbaz lost one of his sons during this perse- cution, but he and the rest of his family escaped and found a refuge in an American mission. He tried for a long time to borrow money to come to America, offering as high as 1,000 per cent interest, but no Christians pos- sessed any money. At last a Moham- medan friend loaned him a sum at the very reasonable rate of 135 per cent interest, and after a long voyage he - reached America. When he first step- ped out on the land Dr. Shahbaz said that he fell down on his knees and wept for joy, for after being three years in hell he felt that he had reached heaven. For several years he traveled about the country in the interest of the Near East Relief. However, he de- sired to settle down and start his sons in business. After seeing many parts of the country he decided to make his home in the south, because, he said, he had found the southern people a very friendly and a very religious people. So Dr. Shahbaz has come to Atlanta to live, and he and his sons have opened an oriental rug store on Peachtree Street. Dr. Shahbaz next spoke of the re- ligion of Persia, which is Moham- medan. “There is only one God and Mohammed is his prophet,” he said was the whole substance of the Mohammedan religion. This religion was started by Mohammed in Arabia about 622 but was soon brought to Persia, where everyone who would not accept it was slaughtered. Therefore Mohammedanism is still practically a universal religion there. Before the introduction of Moham- medanism the religion of Persia was Zoroastrianism, or fire worship. This religion was founded by Zoroaster, who lived in the same city from which Dr. Shahbaz came, three or four thou- sand years ago. In every city a sacred fire was kept constantly burning, and there are many large hills in Persia today which have been formed by the ashes of these fires accumulating through the ages. To escape annihila- tion by the Mohammedans, some of the Zoroastrians fled to India, where they are now called Parsees, while a few colonies of these fire worshipers have been able to survive in Persia. Then Dr. Shahbaz talked of Christianity in Persia. Before the war there were about 200,000 Christians in Persia, but now there are only about 15,006, the rest having perished in the persecutions. We could not realize, the said, what it means to live in a Mohammedan country. He believes that what Persia needs is Christianity, and was enthusiastic in his praise of the work of Christian missionaries. eter: to him, the best thing we can do for Persia is to send her the Bible. “There’s Something in a Name” Wishing a Right Merry Christmas LL AT Chamberlin-Johnson se Co. ”, o HEALTH FOR ALL he Agonistic = VOL. XUI AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE, DECATUR, GA.., "WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1928. ALL FOR HEALT NO. 13 “SPIRIT OF GOOD HEALTH” WELCOMED! STUDENTS OF AGNES SCOTT GREET AMBASSADOR OF HAPPINESS *, > a ca aS eS "s : — Spe DO YOU BUDGET YOUR TIME? Happy’s Beauty Parlors Now Open Products On Display in Gymnasium. he beauty secrets of the years are ours, According to the very clever sages Who write our modern advertising pages. he mingled fragrance of a hundred flowers, Honey and almond blent in scented showers, Sweet-smelling creams that soothe milady’s roses, d palm and olive oils that through the ages Have aided beauties in their hidden bowers. But oh! tomorrow’s beauty will not think So much of lotions, powders, and dyes, But rather of her food and sleep and drink, esh air and laugh-provoking exer- cise. rouge ee + - am fommoemos LOL OO SC SS | A A Te She’ll know the contents of a cooking pot Can make complexions beautiful—or not! We take pleasure in annoncing a list of our new products. Complexion nowders, est... wholesome cereals. Powder puffs, made from fluffy baked potatoes. Perfumes—squeezed from fresh, lus- cious fruits. Eye sparklers, made of phosphorus taken from tempting creamed onions, Vanity brushes—for the teeth Rouge for the cheeks—carefully pre- pared from cream-kissed carrots. Complexion cream—essence of oat- meal. softener — picked from the boughs of the nearest apple tree. Lip stick, consisting of pure selected carmine beets. Vanity cases—in several shades of green, made of leafy vegetables. Vanity scales—just as important as the mirror. Will reflect the height and weight of your beauty and the beauty of your height and weight. (Notice: Some of our new products will be on exhibition in the gym Wed- nesday night.) Sed from Skin a Announcement Extraordinary BEAUTY-SLEEP Will Eradicate Wrinkles and Give the Mouth a Permanent Curve! SCENTED WITH Sweet Dreams (Net Weight 10 Hrs.) Will Not Evaporate in Fresh Air! Manufactured By TAKE A REST CO., (Directions: Mix one fresh bedfull with open window. UNLIMITED Wash before applying.) OE OS OAD OED) EO SEED 0 oem 056 Great Excitement Reigns on Campus at Notice of Safe Arrival of Ship of Good Health. Students Throng to Witness Landing and to Extend Greetings to Honored Visitor. PERSONAL PREPAR- ATION FOR ARRIVAL SINCE LAST YEAR “We” Delivers Message of Friendly Advice and Helpful Suggestions on Ways of At- taining Joy and Prosperity. Claims That Quickest Route to Happiness is Via Good Health. Expresses Desire to Meet Every A. S. Girl During the Three Days of His Visit. Cordial Reception to Be Held To- night in Honor of Distinguish- ed Visitor, at Which He Will Be Presented With Medal of Merit for His Famous Non- Stop Flight From Realm of Health and Happiness. Health Week Introduced To those who did not make the ac- Quemvonce of Hoatth Wocn sass sot, it may be well to explain just what it is all about, and why there is such a thing. There surely must be some “method in the madness” if three whole days are devoted to health con- tests and activities in general. Per- haps it is all an attempt to better the poor results of the posture tests. Per- haps Dr. Sweet has been overburdened with complaints of broken arches due to three-inch heels. Or maybe it is simply a good means for recuper- ation after exams. At any rate, it seems to be human nature for people to forget about the “sound body” when in quest of the “sound mind,” unless their attention is called to it by some special means. Therefore Health Week. “But,” you may ask, “Why empha- size a particular week? Health is a matter of years, or of a lifetime.” True, but it is hoped that during these few days, the value and ideals of good health will be so impressed upon each mind that they will remain until next year. PROGRAM FOR HEALTH WEEK 6:45 P. Wednesday, February 1, M.—Open house in the gym. 1. Dance. 2. Class competition in tumbling. Thursday, February 2—1. Tag- ging of good postures. 7:15 P. M—2. Dormitory competi- tion in stunts. Friday, February 3, 7:15 P. M.— Good posture contest in Gym. PENALTIES FOR VIO- LATIONS OF HEALTH TRAFFIC - LAWS 1. Bad posture—paralyzed pep. 2. Improper shoes—predominating pain. 3. Lack of exercise—pitiful petre- faction. 4, Overweight—puffing portliness. 5. Underweight—puny powers. 6. Lack of sleep—perpetual pale- ness, 7. Too pimples. much candy — persistent Diary of aStomach 10 A. M.—Oh, dear, another hot day. Wonder if I'll be abused as I was yesterday. If I am, I am going to strike. Jest dispascd- oi & half-chewed breakfast. We ran for the train, which meant that I was so jiggled about and so tired that it took me twice as long to do my work. Hope she gives me an hour or two of com- plete rest before anything else comes my way. 10:30 A. M.—Two glasses of ice- water just arrived. It will take all the energy I can pump up in the next hour to warm me up to normal again. 10:50 A. M.—Half-chewed break- fast didn’t satisfy her and she bought some peanuts and started eating them. 12 M.—Peanuts have dribbled along steadily ever since last entry. Think she has finished them, though. 12:30 P. M.—Decided she wasn’t very hungry and instead of a good old solid dinner, sent me down a cold egg- nog, heavy with chocolate. ’ 2:30 P. M.—She has been lifting some heavy books and, as usual, used my muscles instead of her arm muscles, as she should have done. OR DO YOU SPEND IT AS YOU WILL? % <4 M pst Tired me more than a six-course dip - ner. 4:30 P. M.—Have received some- thing like a half pound of caramels since last entry. She just said: “Oh. dear, I don’t feel a bit well. I know the milk in that egg-nog must have been sour.” : 4:50 P. M—We were invited out to have a soda before going home. Had a lemon phosphate and then ran for a train. 6:30 P. M—We played a set of tennis before dinner, and here I am, all tired out, and a big meal to handle. : 7 P. M.—Fried potatoes, green corn, veal and blueberries. What do you know about that? 7:45 P. M—We are going down for a chocolate walnut college ice!!!! 8:20 P. M.—Got home and found someone had made lemonade. She drank two glasses. That on top of the college ice settles it. I strike. 9:10 P. M.—She has sent for the doctor. She says the college ice must have had something the matter with it. Her mother says it is probably the weak stomach she inherited from her father. 9:30 P. M.—Doctor says it’s just a little upset, due to the hot weather. GOOD NIGHT!! 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STAFF OF AGONISTIC Wa OT-1n- Chie a ee Carolyn Essig Assistant Hdifors— =~ == Sa eee Elizabeth Merritt ATHMONAG Wdibor <= ee Edith MeGranahan AthlemeuHuHor . 2 ee ee Chopin Hudson PINCHANO CS EGIOL oe Alice Jernigan Ole ATOR ee eer Ne Louise Sherfesee poeléty Hawot= = a eee Trene Lowrance MANAGEMENT BusmesssManagert. eee Lillian White Assistant Business Manager______________ Martha Riley Selman Oireulation (Mansoor so. 28-2 ee Louise Girardeau REPORTERS FOR THIS ISSUE Elizabeth Grier, 728. Mary Alice Juhan, ’29 Mary Crenshaw, ’28 Ann McCollum, ’28 Trene Lowrance, ’28 “ayolve aE : Frances Brown, ’28 Carolyn Nash, ’30 Rachel Paxon, ’29 Virginia Norris, ’28 Mary McCallie, ’30 Mary Perkinson, ’28 EDITORIAL SLIPPERS FOR CINDERELLA Dr. Meiklejohn remarked the other day that the American mind was very clever, but that it thought about the wrong things. Shoes, for instance, instead of religion. According to the Doctor, Massachusetts thinks beautifully about shoes, and very badly about where-we are going in them. Personally, I disagree. I ad- mit the badness of our philosophy, but I question whether we do any better by the shoe. At least, after two days of shopping, what I want to ask is this: has Mr. Hoover’s bureau of standards waved its wand over the shoe industry and ruled out as a wasteful side line all heels on which a person who loves exercise, beauty, and her feet might like to walk? If we have here merely the tyranny of the mob over the manufacturing mind, then, alas! I suppose | am doomed to wear standardized shoes on an unstandardized foot—or pay the price of individuality at twenty dollars a pair. The pity of it is that it is really a very fine foot capable of a smart appearance in proper boots. It might even have made Trilby look to her honors. It can walk or dance ten miles bare- foot, and its arch supports were provided by that complex of cumu- lative forces familiarly called Nature. And must this foot, as strong as a peasant’s and as slim as a duchess’s, be thrust into a hideous object called a pump but resembling nothing in nature so much as a hyena humped upward in the rear? For consider the foot, not, after the fashion of shoe design- ers, aS a mere spare part, but as the base of the whole body’s rhythm. Put the Venus de Milo in French heels, and how would her god-head vanish! Clap them upon Pavlowa’s winged feet, and where would be the poetry, the lovely rise and fall from earth to heaven? Choose then—wings or heels! All dancers answer, “Wings.” All manufacturers have answered, “Heels”; and the feet of America freeze into an attitude—motionless, expression- less, grotesque. Yet a year or so ago a moment of reason came to costume. Hair was bobbed, waists were unbound, skirts were brief and free, shoes almost as lovely as the foot itself—heelless, flexible, filigree sandals for sport or street or ball, the light touch of art on nature which gives beauty its deepest lure. Never had we come so close to the frank grace of Greek sculpture—every pretty girl a Diana in disguise! Then presto! all the lovely little shoes grew heels, and Diana could run no more upon the hills. She must come home in a motor car. It is not that many Dianas do not still long to run. It is merely that there are no longer any pretty tripping shoes. For Thetis must be silver-slippered, and all the slippers have high heels! It is true that I shop upon Main Street, where uniformity is the order of the day. Perhaps there are towns where dealers still buy for the few as well as for the mob. I wonder. But mine is not one of them. I live in an Orpheum town, and I suppose I shall have to wear Orpheum shoes and see Orpheum plays. But I do not like it. Still, what can one do? The little theatre outside the syndicate, the solitary independent baker who still makes my crisp French bread, the old shoemaker around the corner—are these the only ways to keep the feet of ugliness from stamping out the beauty and variety of life? If so, then Pan is dead indeed. Miss Cleo Hearon (Richard Halliburton |Miss Rhoda Kauf- Dies After IIIness Loss of Beloved Faculty Member Felt Deeply By College. Miss Cleo Hearon, head of the de- partment of history of Agnes Scott College, died at 8:30 A. M., January llth, at Wesley Memorial Hospital, after several months’ illness. Cleo Hearon was born in Lowndes County, Mississippi, October 27, 1879. Her father, James Hamilton Hearon, and her mother, Laura Shinn, were also born in Lowndes County. Her father’s family was from Darlington District of South Carolina. Her mother’s of Quaker descent, came to New Jersey in the seventeenth cen- tury. One of the family moved south with his slaves when opposition to slavery grew strong among his Quaker brethren. A descendant, Capt. Joseph Shinn, lived in Meckienburg County, North Carolina, during the Revolutionary War. Miss Hearon received her prepar- atory education in Denver, Colo., and in Bristol, Va., and her college train- ing at the Mississippi State College for Women at Columbus, Miss., and at the University of Chicago. She graduated with the Ph. B. degree at the University of Chicago in 1903, and she received her M. A. in history from the same institution in 1909. She became a member of the facul- ty of the Mississippi State College for Women in 1907, at first in the depart- ment of English, and later in history. During the year 1912-1913, she was on leave of. absence from the college to work toward her Ph. D. degree at the University of Chicago, and she held a fellowship from the university during that year. Her work was of such excellence that she was elected to membership in the honor society of Phi Beta Kappa and in 1913 received the degree of Doctor of Philosophy with highest honors. Her dissertation on the reconstruction period in Missis- sippi, which she presented in fulfill- ment of the requirements of this de- gree is an important contribution not only to state but to national history. After completing her work in Chicago she taught in Westhampton College, Richmond, Va., in Wellesley College, Massachusetts, and in Ripon College, Wisconsin. From 1918 until her death she was head of the department of history of Agnes Scott College. Dur- ing the summer of 1926 she was one of the group of university professors sent by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace to study condi- tions in Europe. For several years she was regional director of the South Atlantic district of the American As- sociation of University Women, re- signing this office because of illness. Miss Hearon was a woman of fine character with highest ideals and standards. She was untiring in her devotion to Agnes Scott College. With her mature judgment and keen intel- lect, her logical mind and scholarly instincts she was a powerful force for the advancement and progress of the institution she loved so well. Because of her high scholastic standards and her devotion to her students no mem- ber of the faculty has ever been more loved or respected. Her loss to the college is irreparable. Miss Hearon was laid to rest in the family burying ground near Colum- bus, Miss. The body was escorted from Atlanta by representatives of Agnes Scott College. A memorial service for Miss Hearon, impressive in its simplicity and sincerity, was held on Thursday morning at the chapel hour. MRS. JETER READS “PEER GYNT” AT OPEN BLACKFRIAR MEET Blackfriars invited the college community and friends to their last meeting, at which Mrs. P. H. Jeter, of Decatur, read Ibsen’s “Peer Gynt.” Between acts, music from Grieg’s “Peer Gynt Suite” was played by Mrs. R. S. Christie at the piano and Miss Anna Harwell on the violin. “Peer Gynt” is considered a most difficult thing to read. Mrs. Jeter did it ex- ceptionally well. All who heard her were very favorably impressed with her interpretation and characteriza- tion. Enjoyed As Mest Original Speaker Noted Young Author Takes Audience to Greece, Tell- ing of Unusual Sights. In a month, otherwise devoid of sunny spots, the short lecture given by Richard Halliburton on Saturday, January 14, stands out as an oasis in the desert (“sunny spots” has nothing to do with his remarkable lemon- colored tie nor his reddish-brown hair.) Up until the last minute the most pessimistic of us thought he was achieving the triumph of his career— in “standing up” five hundred girls counting the maiden members of the faculty. However, after an interim in which Miss Gooch accomplished three speeches and all the prominent girls one apiece, he arrived, escorted proudly by Miss Torrance and Emily Cope. “Children,” the venerable gentleman began. But the incongruity of the appellation brought gales of ironic laughter from row on row of capped and gowned Seniors and bursts of in- credulous mirth from the Juniors and lesser lights He outlined his early education which consisted of Greek mythology. Of Br’er Rabbit and his tar baby and of the inimitable Peter Rabbit he was ignorant—and he offered no apology. The first thing he did when he got out of college was to go over to Greece and hunt up a nymph—because he’d heard a lot about them and always had wanted to see one. In fact, he almost did see a whole bunch of intoxicated nymphs but unfortunately Bacchus changed them into a flock of goats just a second too soon. Finding that nymphs were too elus- ive for practical purposes he next turned his attention to the Acropolis. Owing to/the fact that visitors were allowed there only three nights a month—ahd to the fact that he got there the next night after the third one he had to remember that there was a secret gate in the wall. through which somebody had led an army in 869 B. C. He found this place, and then, like a lizard he climbed over a tall, vertical, tin wall—and found him- self in the Acropolis—bathed in all the magic of moonlight. Wandering around, he arrived at length at the Porch of the Maidens where he en- gaged in conversation with Perse- phone and Philomela, learning many of the details of their private lives, which began some three thousand years before—and included such har- rowing incidents as having once had the porch whose columns they were, used for a kitchen! And promising to say “hello” to their sister Daphne, who had been taken to Londcn—oh, no, that wasn’t Daphne over there, that was only a plaster of paris effigy of her—Mr. Halliburton proceeded to his next adventure. Which was continuing the vogue set by Lucky Leandy (we don’t know how long ago) and swimming the Helles- pont. After going to London and say- ing “hello” to Daphne Mr. Halliburton concluded his account of his wander- ings—amid the continued applause of his audience. With his whimsical humor, and all the color and glow of his imagination, Mr. Halliburton, if he had been ninety would have been a charming speaker. man to Speak on Public Welfare Vocational Guidance Com- mittee in Charge of Chapel. The Vocational Guidance Committee of the Y. W. C. A. has secured Miss Rhoda Kaufman, Executive Secretary of the Georgia State Department of Public Welfare, as their first public speaker. Miss Kaufman will speak Tuesday morning, February 7th, at the chapel hour. Miss Kaufman has done much pub- lie welfare work and so will have many interesting things to tell us. Augusta Roberts, through whose ef- forts Miss Kaufman was _ secured, speaks very enthusiastically of her and tells what a charming personality she has and what an interesting talker she is. Many on the campus are in- terested in this kind of work, to whom her talk will be of especial in- terest, but it is a treat for the entire community. Patricia Cole Willard Is New Interest Agnes Scott was more than inter- ested cver the surprise telegram re- ceived from Helena, Ark.—bearing these words, “Mr. and Mrs. Walter Band Willard announce the birth of their daughter on January 18th.” Examinations were even cast aside in the great excitement—for who has forgotten Miss Cole, former profes- sor of history here? We are delighted that the young Patricia weighs eight pounds, has light hair and blue eyes—for blondes are in preference! We are waiting anxiously for “Miss Cole” to bring her daughter to visit us—and we shall all call her “Pat Cole.” Mrs. Dieckmann Wins Distinction The student body is always interest- ed in and encouraged by the work our faculty is doing. At present we feel very highly elated over the acceptance of an article written by Mrs. C. W. Dieckmann, a former member of the English department. Mrs. Dieckmann has been studying Chaucer under Dr. S. M. Steadman at Emory University. Recently Dr. Steadman submitted an article she has written on Chaucer to the University of Chicago. This article has been ac- cepted and will appear in ‘Modern Philology,” quarterly published by the University of Chicago, and one of the best known journals of its kind published today. We are very interested in the publi- cation of this article, because Mrs, Dieckmann is an alumna of Agnes Scott as well as an ex-professor. We are proud to have this new honor brought to our campus. But add to those qualities, youth, an engaging personality, a reputation al- ready achieved as an author, a keen spirit of adventure—and what wonder if his audience seemed truly apprecia- tive—in spite of his lemon-colored tie? * AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE DECATUR, GEORGIA Spacious and beautiful grounds elegant buildings with modern conveniences, full and able faculty. Courses leading to A. B. degree. Best advantages in musi¢ and art. For Catalog, Address J. R. McCain, President am “ THE AGONISTIC Jean Lamont, Ruth Masengill, Ruth Hall—welcome back to A. S. C.! Rosa White’s mother visited her last week-end. Dr. Phelps (Mary An’s father) spent Sunday, January 22, in Atlanta. Mary An and Pernette Adams went to lunch with him at the Henry Grady. Emily Kingsbery and Ann McCol- lum attended the Zip dance last Fri- day night. Chugga Sydnor attended a tea given by Betty Little in Atlanta Thursday | afternoon, in honor of Hilda McCon- nell. Eyelyn Knight, ex ’28, who is now teaching at Nacoochee, visited Gebbie last Wednesday and Thursday. Dorothy Hutton spent the week-end with Mrs. L. M. Mack, of Decatur. Martha Riley Selman, who has been ill at the home of her uncle, Dr. Sel- man, of Atlanta, is back on the cam- pus. Helen Hendricks spent the week- end with Hazel Wolfle in Decatur. Elizabeth Hatchet’s brother visited her Monday, January 23. Jean Alexander’s mother and father came Wednesday and stayed until Sunday in Decatur. Martha Brown spent Sunday with Emma Reckermon in Decatur. Sally Abernathy visited her aunt in Atlanta from Wednesday til Sunday. Betty Fuller spent the week-end with Mrs. Carlyle, of Decatur. Mabel Marshall has gone home for this semester. She is going to Ken- tucky State the rest of this year. Lib Woolfolk and Frances Musgrave went home with Martha North Wat- son to Opelika, Ala., for the week- end. Ann Turner went home to Newnan, Ga., after exams, and took Kitty Purdie, Sara Armfield and Sara Hill with her. ‘5 . tYIps.. . For Your Every Active Hour As-You-Like-It HOSE Springtime means more campus strolls . . countless shopping and theatre increased delight in the THE CRITERION OF STYLE Smart hats featured at moderate prices ys 10 dee neoteofengenfeotenteoteoteoteogenteofeofeofeofeofeofeofeotestesfeodesteoteodeoteoteofeoteeleteeteateoteote arte ek alee ietete et obese eieoteslesieoiecieeiecteei detetestetedeteteteteteton tetotetetetet % North Carolina Glee Club Entertains Variety of Program and Ex- cellent Rendering Mark Performance. Agnes Scott was very fortunate to have the university of North Carolina Glee Club from Chapel Hill, N. C., entertain here on Saturday evening, January 28. The Glee Club, which is considered one of the best of all the Southern colleges, has recently re- turned from a trip in Europe, where they received special recognition for their most excellent work. The entire presentation at Agnes Scott consisted of ensemble singing, in which was displayed perfect diction in their song, as well as ease and grace in their performance. The program was composed of folk songs, chorales, negro spirituals, two old Christmas carols, and a group of Russian folk ballads. In the negro work songs, the Glee Club imitated by their singing the fatigue of the old darky as he bent over his plow. This presentation, which is something new in the form of negro song's, was further characterized by the Glee Club’s finished and artistic produc- tions. Among the folk songs, the “Song of the Volga Boatman” was most en- thusiastically received by the audience. It had been arranged by the Glee Club director, Mr. John Paul Weaver. The piano numbers rendered by Mr. Nelson O. Kennedy, instructor of music at North Carolina University, were highly appreciated by the audi- ence. The program concluded with their Alma Mater, quickly followed by “I’m a Tar Heel born and a Tar Heel bred, and when [I die, I'll be a Tar Heel dead.” The Atlanta Journal, in its article on the performance aptly said, “Ex- cellent tone, clear diction, and earn- estness of appreciation marked their singing.” After the performance, the Agnes Scott Glee Clup entertained its visitors at a delightful reception in the Alum- nae House. Maurine Bledsoe was operated on for appendicitis last Wednesday at her home in Asheville, N. C. We all remember how good Maurine was last year to every “infirmary patient”—so take a minute to drop her a note! Mystery of February 4 Disclosed “Follies of 1903” To Feature Evening. Presented By Sophomore Class. The “Follies of 1903” will be pre- sented next Saturday night in the gymnasium. This is a production by the Sophomore class and is the answer to all of those eternal question marks over the date of February 4 that one meets posted at every corner on the campus. It is hinted that as a student Miss Alexander was quite a problem to the “Exec” of 1903 and Saturday night will mark the disclosure of her most grave offenses. Other well- known personages to be presented in the “Follies of 1903” are Miss Hop- kins, Miss McKinney, Miss “Latin” Smith and Dr. Sweet. The Sophomore class promises a wonderful time for its audience. Be- tween acts music will be provided for dancing and food will be sold. Special features for the social hour will be presented, one of them being a group of songs by Mary Ruth Roundtree. This is a wonderful opportunity to turn a dull Saturday night into one you will never forget—a show, food and dancing, all in one night. It’s a rare treat for Agnes Scott girls! The Sophomores have not only combed the campus and Atlanta for clothes for their party but have bor- rowed them from neighboring towns and even from out of the state. All the ensembles used are authentic. Although the stunt is the Follies of 1903, there will be costumes repre- senting styles from 1860 through 1910. Some of the costumes have the most romantic histories. There is one hat which belonged to the great grand- mother of a member of the faculty! A number of dresses and petticoats were part of a trousseau of about 1863 but due to tragic cireumstances they were never worn. One dress has a bustle. Another is so small that as yet no Sophomore has been found who is able to wear it. The owner slept in corsets with flav irons tied to the strings in order to obtain the desired proportions. Much excitement has been created in Main by the unofficial fashion shows that have been taking place. Among the collection are high boots, long plumed hats, turkey feather fans, and tapestry bags. There are also jabots, sashes and old fashioned jewelry. There is a part of a wed- ding outfit from Virginia, shoes from Savannah, a cape from South Caro- lina, tam from Scotland, and numer- ous dresses from Oxford (Ga.). But the crowning glory, not even barring the hats, is a wonderful bathing suit of 1900. %, oxy Agonistic to Start Something New Four Issues of the Paper Will Be Turned Over to Classes. Class issues of the Agonistie will hold the interest of the college com- munity for the next few weeks. The Agonistic staff has decided that it will try the plan used successfully in many colleges, and permit each class in turn to have charge of an issue of the paper. To create constructive competition the staff is awarding a silver loving cup to the class editing the best issue. The name of the class and the year are to be engraved on the cup and the cup is to be handed down year by year to the winning class. The Sophomores will edit the first issue of the series which will come out on February 15th, and the follow- ing issues will be by the Juniors (22nd), Seniors (29th) and last but perhaps not least, the Freshmen (March 7). Each class will have the full responsibility of its issue, in gathering its own news and adds, as well as selecting the class staff, in- cluding an editor, an assistant editor, and a business manager. Any member of the regular Agonistic staff may serve on a class staff except the edi- tor-in-chief, Carolyn Essig, the as- sistant editor, Elizabeth Merritt, and business manager, Lillian White. This is an opportunity for everyone to put into the Agonistic all of the interesting bits of news that the regu- lax reporters always miss and all of the grievances or opinions, compli- mentary or otherwise, that no one ever writes. The award is to be made to the paper that has the best appear- ance—this includes the color of un- usual type employed, and arrange- ment of the page—that is the most original, and that contains the great- est amount and best accounts of real news. The financial result of each issue will also bear weight in award- ing the cup. Each class is expected to get enough adds to pay the usual percentage on the paper. This amount has been estimated at the minimum, so no class need be frightened at the responsibility. Any cost over the cost of the regular issue, must be borne by the class, or paid for through ad- ditional adds. It is the present plan to have three newspaper men from the three At- lanta papers judge the four issues, but definite arrangements have not been made. So—all together—pull for that cup, your class—and our paper! Dr. Hayes: “What does 35 on your Rnglish report mean, Miss Wina?” Aileen: “It must be the room num- ber.” “There’s Something in a Name” When It Comes To For these and innumerable other oc- easions, you simply must have NEW HOSE. High’s has them for you most reason- dances in the Gym! Smart Apparal For Juniors New Colors The new Spring Frocks are ready, expressing in Morn, Cobweb New Beige, Creole, French-Nude, Sea- son, Grain, Neutral, ably priced. every line the smart, youthful modes that the 3 New Numbers readers of the “Agonistic” will appreciate—all so Service Weight Lisle Hem, $1.95 Semi-Chiffon Lisle Welt, $1.65 Chiffon, ue 2 J. M.Hicu Co. 45 Years of Faithful Service and Value-giving modestly priced! Junior Shop—Second Floor. Gunmetal. Chamberlin-Johnson DuBose Co. Se efeoTe Tere oleae rede nee ole oe ee nee ene ee 0 enero ene nano en a een ne nea ea nea ae eae ae eae ae ne nee es ee ole nee ne eee ole lefeseieneslenlerte Se LOL LL LL Le Le eH I Oe ene nse ae nent oe og eae Ne ae nen a ee ee ee Ne Te Teale ee lel feleleleleqeeietee “ — sendeoeoendontoolnbentoeofnteteo fst feofntenfeopngesteteogntesfeofstevteeofntesfeeogntefeobogenteofeofnfenfenfoogentnfeoerfntenleofntesteoeogerteofenfnteoeofntsfeoestenteofeoentesteseoeatesteofne oo 4 THE AGONISTIC GIDDY GOSSIP Well, Giddy, All’s well; everything over and no- body hurt ’cept for an awful flat feel- | ing. It’s a wonder we’re not all] dead, though. And they talk about a “Health Week” on top of Christmas and exams—weak health would be bet- ter. I declare, the more I think about it, the more I marvel at the consti- tutions of us American girls. Now just think, first there were holidays, hectic as Christmas always is (oh, darling, did I thank you for the beauti- ful handflerchief? I don’t believe I'll ever get my thank-you letter finished). Everybody of course came back with new vanities and frat rings, to say nothing of cakes. And, my dear, Caroline Jones got a diamond! His name is Alex. But I was discussing health. Now, Giddy, everybody knows that exams are extremely anybody. You can’t play a Vic with- out getting fussed at, you use up all your money buying dopes to keep awake and study, and then you over- exercise running around hunting a quiet place to work. Betty Reid told me she’d never be the same again since she had to spread her coat in the bathtub and sit there and work math, But the most tiring thing, my dear, is to work up your emotions. And you should have heard Sara’s brother, Johnny, singing and playing at Stu- dent Government the other night. Giddy, it was just divine! He’d make Gene Austin and Art Gillham hide their faces and crawl out the back door of the theatre for shame at pre- suming to try to be musical. Honey, when he sang “Among My Souvenirs” I had to pinch Dit Quarles to calm her. And that Clemson thing! I can understand why Sara loves Maybanks (who goes there). Belle Warde looked almost tearful, and she was so dis- gusted with herself. “Why, do you know,” she told me very confidential- ly. “I have hey fever horribly and I’m ashamed to blow my nose in church, for somebody might think I was getting emotional.” But, darling, don’t let them make you work too hard. Remember that happiness and success are dependent on health (Miss Randolph ought to merit me in gym for that remark), and be sure to get enough sleep or you’ll have circles under your eyes and they’re not becoming. With sincere interest in your health, skin and posture, I am Very truly yours Harriet Hubbard Ayres Nee Aggie. P. S—Please don’t forget to look in your waste basket for Ellen Louise Warfield’s looseleaf notebook. Miss Jacobson (on a wet day): “Miss Crenshaw, what dynasty is reigning now?” Mary: “Cats and dogs.” hard on| B. 0. Z. Meets On Campus B. O. Z. assembled shortly after the holidays for a delightful meeting with Carolyn Essig and Emily Kingsbery as hostesses. Definite plans were completed for the followmg meeting, at which all alumnae members of B. O. Z. are to be honor guests. The club possesses the original minute book purchased when it was first organized in 1916. The complete rolls of members there- fore, make it possible to send invita- tions to every alumna who lives near jenough to Decatur to be interested in the meeting. The novel affair will take place next Monday evening, Feb. 1, at the Alumnae House. B. O., Z. is most enthusiastic over the prospect of renewing old and making new friend- ships, The holidays had given each mem- ber thoughts and ideas for one story or more, but had, at the same time, kept them too busy to transfer the idea to paper, so there was but one story offered. This was an unnamed story by Carolyn Essig, brought hope- fully to B. O. Z. for a christening. The ceremony was indefinitely postponed, however, for no one could think of an appropriate name for the resume of an interesting girl-reporter’s determ- ination and adventure that brought her the position she wanted. Talk of the holidays and latest books over delicious refreshments con- cluded the meeting. Our Sympathy The sympathy of the college com- munity is extended to Miss Eagleson and family, in their recent bereave- ment. Dr. J. B. Eagleson, a promi- nent surgeon and father of our pro- fessor, died at their home in Seattle, Wash., on Thursday morning, January 26. Miss Eagleson left the campus on Monday morning, called home by the increasing seriousness of her father’s illness. Distance made it impossible for her to reach Seattle until the day after her father’s death. Our thoughts are with Miss Eagle- son and her family during these days of sorrow. He: “You didn’t know I was at the game yesterday, did you?” Therese Barksdale: “No, who were you?” Lawrence’s Pharmacy A Real Drug Store Phones Dearborn 0762-0763 309 East College Ave., Opposite Depot, Decatur, Ga. o “Phe New Store You know, of course, that J. P. Allen’s new store at Peachtree and Cain is an accomplished fact! Perhaps you’ve taken time from self all the beautiful departments that have been the talk of the town. If you have, or when you do, w will feel at home here, as Agn Whitehall Street store. store is the Mezzanine, where deep velvet divans and chairs invite you to rest from the pleasant ardors of shopping. Quaint spinnet desks, equipped with stationery psychological moment has arrived for the writing of a long deferred note, Whether you rest, or whether you write, on Allen’s Mezzanine— as in Allen’s entire store—Agnes Scott girls are at home! J.P. Alten & Co. “The Store all oS aN + + If you haven’t, you must—and soon! And the very homiest place in the whole exams to come and see for your- e want above all things that you es Scott girls always felt in the , pen, and ink suggest that the Women Know" Best Products of Playwriting Class Will Be Produced Blackfriars to Present Four Original Plays Feb. 25. The plays which are chose annually from those written by the Playwriting Class, taught by Miss Nan Stevens, and presented by Blackfriars, have as their young authors this year: Miss Frances Hargiss, Janet MacDonald, Emily Kingsbery and Josephine Walker. The plays are to be pre- sented the night of February 25. “Hero Worship,” by Francis Hargiss, | is a clever story of a former colonel of the Civil War. Janet MacDonald’s is a tragedy of the coal mines of West Virginia. “Kitty Sees It Through,” by Emily Kingsbery, is a comedy of the western North Carolina moun- tains. “Vice-Versa” is a modern col- lege story centered around the Tech- Georgia classic. The whole college community is looking to this performance for we know what to expect when our young authors and actors join hands! Vassar and Agnes Scott to Debate Government Policy The subject for the debate against Vassar will be: Resolved, That the United States Should Cease Protecting By Force of Arms Capital Invested in Foreign Lands Except After Formal Declaration of War- The subject was presented by Agnes Scott and the af- firmative was chosen by Vassar. Right girls have been ch sen for intensive work on the debate and two prelim- inary debates will be held soon. The eight are: Mary Shepherd, Janet Mac- Donald, ’28; Eleanor Lee Norris, Esther Nisbet, ’29; Martha Stack- house, Polly Vaughan, Frances Mes- ser, and Augusta Dunbar, ’30. Dennis Lindsey. Printing Company (Incorporated) Commercial Printing and Stationery PHONE DEARBORN 0976 421 Chureh St. DECATUR, GA. Early to bed and early to rise Makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise! Play basketball and swim some more And you’ll have health and fun galore! Hurray for exams! because you get that grand and glorious feeling of wanting to soar away on a frisky brisky breeze, and shout and sing— when they are over! Several of us Hottentots “took out” lhike on Thursday afternoon. With Charlotte as leader and Miss Ran- dolph as chaperon we went away and away off into the woods on a good six or seyen miler. There wasn’t a peb- ble in the road that didn’t get at least one good kick from the hefty toe of our boots. Not childish—just an ex- pression of good spirits—“‘euphasia” as Psychy Woodworth would say. The hike ended up gorgeously at Miss Randolph’s house. She gave us delightful tea in her cosy, attractive den. Aren’t you envious? The last double-header basketball game was played on Friday the thir- teenth! No wonder those Freshies and Sophs got beat, and no wonder those Juniors and Seniors chanted ‘This is my lucky day.” They got a big enough scare out of it to be unlucky though, for believe me, boys, twas a nip and tuck game—up to the ears in excitement every second, During the first half the Freshmen x *, e HEWEY’S ! FOR DRUG SUNDRIES, TOILET ARTICLES, NUNNALLY’S CANDIES and the DAILY DOPE GO TO— HEWEY’S Phone Dea. 0640-9110 315 E. College Ave. “LITTLE DEC” ‘ealled time out. | gasping rest—the sidelines tense—the our exuberant feelings in a long brisk | had the Seniors seuttling for their lives and the half ended one point in 31’s fayor. Vot plotting! vot vigor! As the minutes of the last quarter dragged near an end someone suddenly A few moments of score one point in favor of Seniors— and—half a minute to play! The Freshmen grabbed the ball, the ball flew to the basket, rolled on the edge, and then it seemed as if that Imp of Friday the thirteenth just took mat- ters into his own hands, for he snatched that ball away from the basket, gave it to the Seniors out of bounds, and stuck that timekeeper’s whistle in her mouth so she couldn’t help but blow it, The game was done! The Sophs fared no better. Two ahead, one ahead, four ahead, the Juniors stayed with the Soph team battling away and Soph rooters split- ting their lungs and Juniors doggedly making goals. Again the Friday Imp blew time this score being 27-21 in favor of the Juniors. She: “Are you mad at that match?” He: “Why did you strike it, then?” —Ex. - 2 2 * “BEST IN TOWN” ROSY SMITH Next to Theater Sandwiches Sodas Cigars * OG New Spring light as Youth’s fancies . . east and west. of blended fox and badger. OD) SO YO GED CO SDC) CE 9 They are gay—they are smart—they are ut- terly different from any coats she ever had before! Of soft brushed tweeds . . . heather— . woven of stead- fast beiges and browns intermingled with the lighter threads of Spring color. Styles as full of surprises as a Dumas tale; cuffs that flare audaciously, diagonals that point north, south, Mushroom or shawl collars — P Coats THE SUP-DEP SHOP —RICH’S, THIRD FLOOP 8 SERENE EEN ES SESS SPU AT ENRON EAE AT OE MTOR ROH SEN LESTE TOON SERPS LU PTT ROE RARE Me >, eet SUPPORT OUR CAMPUS BOOKSTORE awe VOL. XIII Che Agonistic SUPPORT OUR CAMPUS BOOKSTORE AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE, DECATUR, GA.. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1928. NO. 14 “Follies of 1903” Most Original Entertainment of School Year Silhouette of Institute Days Preserves Styles and Fol- lies of Present Faculty Members. Agnes Scott was kept in suspense about the mystery of February 4th for a whole month, and the secret, finally revealed to be the “Follies of 1903,” was an entertainment that it will never forget. Peggy Lou Armstrong and Pauline Willoughby, as the editor and busi- ness manager of the 1903 “Silhouette,” bobbed curtseys to perfection and won the hearts of the audience with their girlish modesty, while Polly Vaughn, the photographer for the annual, at- tired in a checked coat, derby, Dr. Me- Cain’s old pants, and a curling mous- tache was a perfect scream. Then all the celebrities of the institute had their pictures made, and each new ap- pearance was greeted with roars of laughter. Dr. Sweet, Miss “Latin” Smith, and Miss McKinney were all there and Miss Hopkins herself. The photographer had quite a hard time making these young maidens assume a “school-marm” expression. Shannon Preston, the most athletic girl, looked adorable with her hair piled up under a Scotch tam, and the dear girls nearly fainted when her ankle almost peeped out from the folds of her skirt when she posed with her foot on the basketbal. Betsy Bennet, the most stylish girl, certainly de- served her title, for with her muff and huge bustle she might have stepped out of an old-fashioned style mag- Pe abiie.) Tadeed, the simple white frocks of the editor and business manager were almost put in the shade. And what a charming smile she gave when the photographer told her to look at the little “gentleman” doll he had brought for that very purpose. “Exec” in those days was quite as stern and important as it is today. Their countenances were so impressive when they posed with Miss Alexander, who was a serious offender because she sprinkled sugar on the floor so she could hear the matron coming, that they nearly frightened her to death. Mary Cope, in a dress so tiny that it could have fitted only her, and Peggy Catron were the representatives of the bicycle club and had a real two-seated bike so big that they could hardly drag it across the stage. Again the catas- trophe of the photographer’s seeing an ankle was barely averted when Mary put her foot on the pedal. Peggy Lou saved the day by spreading out her skirts until the foot was safely in place. The croquet club, after the pho- tographer had been informed that the croquet ball was made to be hit, were asked to pose with their mallets ready for action and, since croquet was the most intellectual game, they must have intellectual expressions. Mary Louise Thames, as bathing champion, brought down the house when she ap- peared in a real 1900 style bathing suit. After a great deal of persuasion, she took off her cape and posed in the attitude of “doving,’ as the photographer called it, like Mercury ready for flight. Last but not least, Virginia Sears appeared as a charm- ing sweet girl graduate, and the cli- max of the performance came when the girls gathered around and gave their cheer— “Rootity-toot, rootity-toot; We’re the girls of the institute.” After the stunt there was a delight- ful social hour. The Virginia reel was much enjoyed and Mary Ruth Roun- tree gave some beautiful selections which were encored again and again. Eskimo pies were served for refresh- ments, and the “girls from the insti- tute” joined the girls from the college in dancing. The enthusiastic enjoy: ment of everyone present and the dol- lars cleared were proof enough of the complete success of the stunt. Alabama Glee Club Booked Sat. Night Special Rates Made for Girls | «1 jterature and Leisure” From Alabama The Alabama Glee Club will be at Agnes Scott Saturday night, Febru- ary 11. Those who heard their pro- gram last year remember it for its variety and attractiveness. The fact that the club has been at Agnes Scott for several consecutive years is proof enough of the good program they render. Mr. Tom Garner is the di- rector of the Alabama Glee Club, which consists of forty-two members. A reception will be given for them and it is sincerely hoped that all Ala- bama girls will attend. At a call meeting of the Agnes Scott Glee Club, it was decided that in the future all girls from the state of any visiting Glee Club will be sold reserved seats for fifty cents. The Alabama girls will be the first to have this ad- vantage. Otherwise the prices will be as usual—fifty and seventy-five cents for students and seventy-five and a dollar for outsiders. Let us give the visiting Glee Club a warm reception! Report From Student Government Meeting At the last meeting of Student Government held befove the Christmas holidays several mattefe_of importance were brought up, discussed and voted upon. For many years there has been a president and vice presidents of the Student Government Association, but due to the action taken at the last meeting, there will now be a president, one vice-president and three house presidents. It is hoped that this change will relieve the president of some of her extensive work. It was decided that due to the fact that Freshmen can hardly be quali- fied to vote intelligently even at the spring elections, their votes shall count one-half the entire year. This is no reflection on the Freshmen, for it is difficult to know who is qualified for office within the first year at college. Another action of the association was to make the presidents of the Y. W. C. A. and of the Athletic Associa- tion ex-officio members of college council. Because of the few unthoughtful members of our college community who disregard the library rules, Stu- dent Government is going to take over the enforcement of these rules. The penalties as yet, have not been def- iniately decided upon. They will, how- ever, be stricter than those now in operation, and will give knocks and restriction for violation of the regula- tions. Lib Norfleet to Be Married March 3 Wedding Date of Jack Miller and Popular Graduate of 27. Among the most pleasant of the spring events will be the marriage of Elizabeth Norfleet, of the class of ’27, to Mr. Jack Miller, of Winston-Salem, N. C. The date is set for March 3. Our knowledge of the wedding plans is extremely limited, but it is ramored that on the wedding trip Lib is com- ing out to Agnes Scott to make a brief visit. After that, we hear, they will journey on to New Orleans. As you will probably recall, Eliz- abeth Norfleet is the first of the superlatives of ’27, to be married—and we wish her the best of luck always. | Dean Laing of Chi- |Health Week Enthusiastically Cheered to Last Moment cago U. to Lecture Lecture Association Brings Brilliant Speaker and Classical Student to the College. Will Be Subject of Eve- ning Address. The Lecture Association takes great pleasure in announcing as the next en- tertainment in the season’s course a lecture by Dr. Gordon J. Laing, Dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Literature of the University of Chi- cago and a professor of Latin in that institution. He will speak in the col- lege auditorium on Friday evening, February 10, at 8:30 o’clock on the subject: “Literature and Leisure.” Season tickets admit to this lecture. Single admission is one dollar. Dean Laing will also address the ality, is an eloquent speaker, has the rare gift of genuine wit, and with it all his lectures are a most scholarly presentation of his subject. Dean Young will also address the Classical Club in the chapel at four o’clock in the afternoon of the same day. To this afternoon lecture the entire college community is invited. The subject of Dr. Laing’s address will be “The Survival of Roman Religion.” Miss Gooch Receives Singular Honor 25,000 Copies of “Dramatics _in the Modern College,” to Appear in Pamph- let Form. In the December issue of the Jour- nal of Expression there appears an article by Miss Gooch, “Dramatics in the Modern College.” Four times dur- ing the college year the Walter Bacon Theatrical Publishing Company, of Boston, sends out pamphlets dealing with different phases of college dra- matics. They have asked Miss Gooch to allow them to reprint this article for their spring pamphlets material. Miss Gooch points out the wide- spread interest of students in dra- matics—nine-tenths of the students at some time during their college career try to get into a dramatic course or a dramatic club. This is the result of a fundamental urge, “the faculty of | mind which makes it possible for us to ‘other ourselves.’ ”’ The close study of the drama has many special values to offer us. It is a tremendously socializing influence, since it helps us to look at the world through another’s eyes. It helps to develop character in that it shows the relation between character, action, and events. It emphasizes the necessity for beauty in our modern world. It may present to us a tried code of morals. And it is certain to bring us closer to a great literature. Those who actually act develope other qualities as well. They acquire a technique of self-revelation, and learn to know themselves better. They develop better speech habits and that all-important quality—poise. But dramatics in a college does not touch only those who have the abil- ity to act. One of the great func- tions of college dramatics is to train the audience to enjoy good, worth- while dramatics. If college audiences learn to appreciate the best in plays and in acting, the hope for the future development of the play is bright. It is not surprising that the Walter Bacon Theatrical Publishing Co. should wish so excellent an article to reach the public. There will be about twenty-five thousand copies printed. Martha Gramlin and Amanda Groves, of Marietta, Ga., spent Thurs- day night with Pat Welsh and Per- nette Adams. Sophomores to Edit Agonistic Next Week First Entry in Keen Class Contest for the Agon- istic Cup. Get ready, fellow students, for the inauguration of a new era in journal- ism. Budding genius, clever original- ity, and probably colorful type will flaunt upon the pages of our next four issues of the Agonistic. Just stop a moment and try to realize the im- portance of having each class take over an issue of the paper. Who knows but that from your own class some unconscious genius will be given a chance to manifest her talents, and will thus be given a start on her way to brilliance and fame in the journal- istic world? A remarkable and suffi- ciently worthy reason for having the four class issues and then consider the pleasant change it will be for us who read the paper. Something different. Each class is urged to use originality in arrangement and in new depart- ments and you just know they will! And then—consider the handsome silver cup to be presented to the win- ning class. This cup will have the date of the class engraved on it, and will be handed down from year to year, since this contest is to be an an- nual affair, This is the first time we have tried this, which is certain to be most inter- estingly different. The Sophomores begin by editing the next issue, Feb. 15, and haye elected Alice Jernigan editor, Polly Vauyit@h assistant editor,-| and Mary McCallie business manager. They have already begun work, so, other classes, get busy! The Aurora Box Again Invites Contributions Next Issue to Go to Press on 15th. Submit Your Effort! First call for material for the next issue of the Aurora! This popular magazine goes to press on the 15th of February. If you want to have your “A” theme ranking with Ditty Winter’s It, or that short story you’ve had in your head for so long to appear in print beautifully illustrated by Lila Porcher or Sally Southerland, this is the time for you to get busy. If you have ever felt that urgent de- sire to burst into print—and who hasn’t ?—-why! here’s your chance all ready made for you. Just drop your contributions into the Aurora box in Main Hall and then think what pride you'll take in sending the next issue to the family and with what pleasure they will see your name on the “con- tents” page. Don’t forget the college story con- test. A cash prize is offered for the best story published during the year. A number of stories have been sub- mitted. This is your next to last chance to enter the contest, so come on through in print by the 15th! Other type stories, essays, and poems are equally as welcome. Dr. Dobyns to Hold Services in Atlanta Will Address Men of First Presbyterian Church, Be- ginning Feb. 6. Dr. William Ray Dobyns, of Birm- ingham, Ala. (better known to us as Mary Ray’s father), is to arrive in Atlanta Monday, February 6, to de- Fe SN Re AA a er eS ne Miss Sophomore Wins Title “Miss Health”—Main Car- ries Off the Brown Jug With Stunt Honors. “Extra! Extra! All about Health Week!” Two little(?) newsboys stood on the colonnade distributing papers to the mob coming out of the chapel on last Wednesday morning. It was the Agonistic all dressed up in its health- iest clothes announcing the beginning of Health Week. But the formal opening of Health Week took place that night in the gym, where the “eye-sparkler” and all the other “beauty hints” such as milk and shoes, were on exhibition. In the Athletic Board room coffee and cakes (thanks to Jack!) were served while downstairs there was dancing to the accompaniment of the famous Re- viere Orchestra. The most important event of the evening was the tumbling acts by our most celebrated athletes. Handsprings, pyramids—even nose- dives and all kinds of exciting things that would have put Keith’s vaude- ville to shame. The Junior tumblers were declared victors, and every Junior present promptly received a big red apple. On Thursday the students learned how to become as straight as the pro- verbial stick—all the students lucky enough to attract attention to their normal good postures, during the day were tagged with a “G. P.” medal and thereafter held themselves so straight that we feared they would break. On Thursday night came the second act.of the play—Health.. Each of the. dormitories gave a health stunt in the chapel where the results of breaking the laws of health were graphically portrayed. Health courts and schools —maidens with perfect posture and those without it. But the little brown jug was given to Main, whose stunt was the “main event” of the evening— shadow pictures showed the imperfec- tion of “Phi Beta Becky,” ‘“Stupie Sturgiss” and all the others, contrast- ed with the faultlesness of Miss Venus Main. That night gentle snores were heard all over school—with admirable class spirit the girls sacrificed mere merits to win in the sleeping contest. The next day we found by averaging the number hours every one in each class had slept, that the Sophomores were the champion sleepy-heads. Seven o’clock Friday night found the gym buzzing with expectancy. It is no longer necessary to go to At- lantie City to see a beauty contest and we hear that Mack Sennett will soon be on his way to Georgia. Each class and organization submitted her most perfect “speciman.” With wild cheers from the sidelines they walked around the gym—truly on a chalk line —headed by ‘Miss Senior.” Then one by one the fair ones presented them- selves before the judges. After an ex- citing few minutes, Miss Perfect of last year announced that “Miss Sophomore,” Lynn Moore, was this year’s Venus, and to her went the cup. Second was “Miss Agonistic,’’ Chopin Hudson, and tying for third place were Charlotte Hunter as “Miss Pi Alpha Phi,” Lila Porcher as “Miss Aurora,” and “Miss Athletic Association,” Sallie Southerland. Thus ended Health Week for this year but aren’t we seeing girls walk- ing around the campus with springier step and head more erect than former- ly? liver a series of addresses at Central Presbyterian church. Dr. Dobyns is to speak each evening (February 6-10) to the men of the church. An inyita- tion has been extended by this church to the men of all the Presbyterian churches in Atlanta and Decatur to share Dr. Dobyns’ messages with them. oS Circulation. Manarer...-... Louise Girardeau REPORTERS FOR THIS ISSUE Elizabeth Grier, "28. Mary Alice Juhan, ’29 Mary Crenshaw, ’28 Ann McCollum, ’28 Irene Lowrance, ’28 ame ; Frances Brown, ’28 Carolyn Nash, °30 Rachel Paxon, ’29 Virginia Norris, ’28 Mary Perkinson, ’28 Mary McCallie, *30 EDITORIAL It is a good thing that man has made divisions in the mechani- eal processes of a life which in itself follows a steady unbroken course. Though a man be growing feeble, he is still childish. There is no greater magic in the phrase “Just once more” for the child pleading out of punishment, than for the grey-haired man planning new business ventures, or the college student making new decisions. The child, granted his wish, forgets the incident and plays on in the present, neither looking to the past nor the future. The ambitious youth and wise man remembers the past, but be- lieves that if he wills it so, the past may be wiped out and the future erected. So he lives the present until the future becomes the past, and is in turn pushed behind—condemned. It is good so. For belief in anew chance lends wisdom to the eyes that look over the past. Wise retrospection teaches the way and the ways, encourages to strive and to profit, renews hope, be- lief, the vision of the goal. ‘ Thoughtful retrospection can mean all of this, because in retrospection, one sees myriads of daily acts and weekly duties as a whole. Isolated happenings take a tangible form. Three or four meet, build one upon the other, or stretch out, one before the other, leading ahead, or else they take a vague form and lie about aimlessly. They are like glittering bits of broken glass that have never belonged to one piece, each casting reflections at different angles. Designless actions, without a purpose, can take us no nearer a worth while goal than such bits of scattered glass can carry the eye along a definite line. It is this fact that one sees clearly in retrospection. The whole becomes apparent. The steps become clearly defined. The value of each act in relation to the anticipated end becomes evident. Appreciation of just values is the most essential requisite of progress and success. An athlete who rushes into a cross-coun- try race, gloriously out-distancing his comrades, immediately giy- ing all his strength and all his breath in the first hundred yards of the race, will never cross the goal. Nor will one who trots with- out any exertion saving all his strength for a time which he never thinks at hand, cross the goal before he has been put aside for the running of another race by a new generation. A debater can not hope to convince unless he assorts his material, selects the essen- tial clashes in the argument. and strives with those essentials until he has mastered all arguments centering about them. The same situation confronts the student. To rush thru numerous assigned books before thinking what you are to seek in them is a fearful waste of time and opportunity. To plunge haphazardly into activities, not giving yourself time to be vitally interested in any one, is futile at first glance, and also at the last in retrospec- tion. The worth of retrospection lies in the fact that it throws just values into relief. We can not see the future, but we know the past, and can build upon the truths it teaches of values. So, it is good to have a new year come thrillingly with a chal- lenge, a challenge to look back and then ahead; to have a new semester offer a definite opportunity, an opportunity that will be grasped if a conscious sense of just values guides the seeker. We wish to call your attention to the fact that the article which appeared in this column last week was taken from the December number of the 1926 Atlantic Monthly. This acknowl- edgement was omitted thru error. matic association plays. Smith under- graduates felt the same way about seeing women try to put their hands in too-big trousers on the stage. So the two associations now lend each other to the other, and real men take part in Smith plays, and real women in Amherst plays. —-I. P. Non-Academic Agitation “The University of Washington Daily, after publishing a series of stu- dent criticisms of the university and its work, has summarized by blam- ing the faculty ‘for the lack of intel- lectual stimulus and study encourage- ment prevalent on the campus.’ The main drawback it conceives as ‘the ap- palling over-emphasis on activities for activity’s sake, that insistence on ac- tivities at Washington which results in the average collegian striving to be an activity hound from Freshman days to the end of college.’ The facul- ty is blamed for having failed to elim- inate superfluous activities, and the Daily presents the problem as one for the teachers to solve.” —The New Student. From “The Sweet Briar News it is noted that a bridge tournament will! be held in February at that school. Gift to Heidelberg Heidelberg University, which is, as it is stated in Times “known to thea- tre-goers as the scene of The Student Prince, known to the learned world as the oldest of famed German universi- ties,” will received $400,000 from the United States. Aroused by the needs of the university, Jacob Gould Schur- man, United States Ambassador to Germany and once a Heidelberg stu- dent, has undertaken to raise this fund. —Sun Dial. Objections to signing honor system pledges previous to each examination were voiced by the campus leaders at the University of California. They protested that if they are to be on their honor during examination hours, why should they need a legal state- ment to the effect that they are honor- able? —The Concordiensis. Wesleyan Rates!!! Quoting from the Emory Wheel of January 12: “Although the accusa- tion is sometimes made that Emory boys prefer Agnes Scott girls, a check- up on the outgoing mails from the Emory post office indicates that the preference is rather for the good Methodist sistereen who attend Wes- leyan College in Macon. So popular do the young ladies of that school seem to be with the local boys that practically twice as many letters go from Emory to Wesleyan than to any other girl’s school.” Just by way of suggestion—the tele- phone connection between Emory and Agnes Scott might explain the mail percentage. Because of the debate scheduled be- tween Agnes Scott and Vassar on March 16, this notice from The Vas- sar Miscellany News is especially in- teresting: Vassar-Wesleyan Debate Scheduled February 17 A debate with Ohio Wesleyan will be held, February 17. Subject: Re- solved, that the U. S. should cease to protect American private invest- ments abroad. Vassar will have the affirmative. hear about the gorgeous one Jo Barry is going on? She’s going with a lady who is a friend of her mother’s, and neither one of them can speak a word of any foreign language. “And I can’t jthpeak Englith much,” Jo said. She tried to get Sally Cothran to go with her, but, confidentially, Giddy, I think it’s a good thing she didn’t. Sally sleeps in a kimono on the train ‘cause she’s so scared of wrecks, and I don’t know what she’d do on a ship. Speaking of Sally, reminds me of Caroline. She left an order at Elliot- Leonard for a picture to be sent to a boy there. About a week later she had a telegram from him, “Thanks for the picture of your friend. Don’t know her, but she’s good-looking.” He finally sent the picture to her, and it was of Lila Porcher. Some awful funny things happen from mix-ups through, don’t they, Giddy. Carolyn Payne has been long- ing to get in the Flying Squadron be- cause it sounds so athletic. And some- body said little Shaw had freckles on her knees from going in swimming so much (when everybody knows it’s ‘cause she’s just stopped wearing sox). Virginia has just come in and says Mary Riviere has up nine busy signs. While I do not notice such unkind implications about my not studying, such a fine example ought not be wasted. Ill stop and hang up our own busy sign, and at least create atmosphere. Travelling is a great strain on one’s nerves too. It’s all right to go, but there ought to be a law against com- ing back (though the conductor would miss having the “Agnes Scott ladies” give tone and quiet to his train). Poor Sally Cothran is so afraid of wrecks when she spends the night on a train that she always has to sleep in her kimono. Jo Barry’s sort of travelling wouldn’t be so bad though. You know she’s going to house parties at Old Miss, Alabama, Carolina, Vir- ginia, Yale, Harvard and Princeton. Then she’s going abroad. “Itith a private tour,” she informed me, “and not one of uth knowths a_ foreign language. I can’t even thpeak English very well.” I bet she has a grand time anyway. More people have had week-end trips—after exams, you know. Thank goodness, they consider our health once in a while. Lou Robertson said the dances at Georgia were wonderful. And that marvelous Glee Club that was here, Giddy! I do wish you could have seen those cute boys; they were a rest for tired 2 j THE AGONISTIC Che Agonistic Our Exchanges Subscription Price, $1.25 per year in advance. is eek Fae ( Dy Single Copies, 5 cents. The Psychology Department of Bryn | —s Mawr has disclosed the results of its | Published weekly. Owned and published by the Students of experiments on body weights and ex- Agnes Scott College. aminations after a period of two - years. During that time students Entered as Second Class Matter were weighed before and after their | wk =: £ mid-year exams, and the results in STAFF OF AGONISTIC loss or gain of weight were compared A S ales é ith the number of honor points they LGM at gh re <5: eo ie Saar COPS. aa Carolyn Essig |" : 5 ? 7am ees ~©|made that year. It was found that Assistant Editor a+~-------------~---------=-+ Elizabeth Merritt | those averaging a loss of a pound or | Giddy, Old Dear: feminine eyes. My eyes are so tired SATIVA ETUC COT on ae en errs tee eee Edith McGranahan |less made the best average in honor| This is the most monotonous exist-|now from doing history syllabuses Poth letie: HiitOle = Chopin Hudson | points. Those who gain or lose more|ence I’ve ever led. I don’t believe|that I really think I had better stop Recinuen IMibitorec eae. a ee Alice Jernigan than one pound did worse. spring holidays will ever come; if|and get some rest. There’s a good pic- Snicalitor.._.. i cule Shetienes —Campus News. |some kind friend would only get mar-|ture on in Dee and ne Colman is i jer anh Pea ae, Ee Oe a er ried. I don’t know whom it was said|even more interesting than you. DUCISCENH Or. = re eee Irene Lowrance Eds and Co-eds Co-operate about, but it might have been us col-| Your friend from the working class, MANAGEMENT The girls of Smith College and the|lege girls—‘often a bridesmaid but Aggie. Bisiiesa: Mane ver. eS Lillian White Hite eres rl ea it right ae li nae vi opts the Fi ti F t aii F ; F or a little co-operation. omehow | tf Mf weddings ; Assistant Business Manager a rh St Cre ot Martha Riley Selman it was unsatisfactory to see Amherst|I think a little Mediterranean cruise ed IC ion 25 ac Ss men dressed as women in the dra-| would suit me better now. Did you Trader Horn, An Auto- biography of Ad- venture. “Trader Horn,” by Trader Horn himself, is one of the most interest- ing of the new autobiographies. This is a true story of actual life as it occurred on the Ivory Coast of South Africa in the early and late ’90s. The style is striking in its peculiarities; first because of the varied phraseology or large vocabulary; second because of the unusual spelling of these words; and third because of the piquant force- fulness of the diction. This is a story of a youthful trader, who set out from England for Africa, and of his adventures in that land. It is unusual in that it is very full of information of jungle life about which the ordinary human being is ignorant. He tells of the hunts for gorillas in the thick jungle grasses where they can always be found be- cause of the life-giving power of these grasses, whose roots and stems are full of water. An introduction to this exciting autobiography is given by a lovely woman. She explains how she became interested in an old pedler who fre- quently found his way to her home and how she extracted from him the his- tory of his past life. At first he wrote it himself and brought it to her but she found it more satisfactory to write down his story as he related it to her. This book has found a large sale; the public’s taste seems to show a change from mere fiction to more cultural subjects, to real adventure. Sophomores Re- elect Officers All Agnes Scott is aware of the “peppiest pep you ever saw—the pep of the Sophomore class.” The Sophomores have been coming thru with a bang on everything this fall, and are so pleased with the manage- ment which helps them through, that they unanimously reelected the group of class officers in its entirety at a meeting held Monday. Martha Stackhouse will remain class president for the second semes- ter. Blanche Miller, vice president. Raemond Wilson, secretary-treas- urer. Dorothy Smith and Mary representatives to Exec. Margaret Ogden and Mary Jane Goodrich, representatives to Lower House. Terry, AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE DECATUR, GEORGIA Spacious and beautiful grounds elegant buildings with modern conveniences, full and able faculty. Courses leading to A. B. degree. Best advantages in musi¢ and art. For Catalog, Address J. R. McCain, President Do a ce a a CS ce ce oT THE AGONISTIC Dit Quarles went home to Charlotte, N. C., for the week-end. Lib Woolfolk went home to Fort Valley, Ga., for the week-end. Lillian White spent the week-end in Decatur. Helen Duke spent the week-end with her grandmother in Atlanta. Marie Hulbert visited Margaret Minnis for the Paderewski concert. Elizabeth Dawson spent the week- end with Mrs. Hugh Carter on Spring- dale Road. Carolyn Essig entertained at a buffet supper Sunday evening. Her guests included Ann McCollum, Vir- ginia Norris, Bee Keith, Edith Me- Granahan, Emily Kingsbery, and Pat Collins. Betty Fuller went to a dinner party at the home of Mrs. T. E. Glenn in town. Mary MecAliley spent Sunday with Dr. and Mrs. B. K. Vann. Mary Ramage entertained at tea Saturday afternoon in honor of Emily Ramage and Ellen Stephens, old Agnes Scott girls who are now stu- dents at the University of South Caro- lina. Quite a number of Agnes Scott girls attended the affair. Eleanor Lee Norris and Mary Alice Juhan spent Sunday with the latter’s sister, Mrs. W. M. Gower. Pi Pi Druid Carolyn Essig attended the dance Friday evening at the Hills Club. week- Orme Clemmie Downing spent the end with Miss Rita Lowe on Circle. Nell Hillhouse and Mary Belle Mc- Conkey had dinner with Mrs. Parker Sunday evening. Eliza Ramey and Chugga Sydnor spent Wednesday night in town. Jean Alexander was the week-end guest of Louise Brewer. Hop On SMART ATLANTA And come up to Davison-Paxon’s for Extremely FROCKS 16° Frocks in gayly colored prints and flat crepes— made with jaunty bows, perky pleats and adorably novel touches in collars, belts and stitching effects. Both Women’s and Misses’ Sizes. DAVISON PAXON Co. ! Charlotte Hunter went to Kitty Hunter’s for Sunday. Mr. Wharton and Mr. Gregory took Elise Roberts, Mary Gregory, and Joe Smith to a chop suey dinner Tuesday evening. Exciting adventures with chop sticks were reported. Dorothy Hutton, Pernette Adams, and Myra Jervey were week-end guests in town. Joe Walker spent the week-end with Mary Sayward. Frances MecCoy’s mother, from Co- lumbus, Ga., has been visiting her for a few days, Bayliss McShane’s mother and father were here for the week-end of the 29th. Julia Pope, ’25, has been visiting her sister, Letty, for the past week. Jo Fairchild spent the week-end with Margaret Moore. Betty Reid visited her aunt, Mrs. Hill, last week-end. Ermine Malone went home with Mary Crenshaw for the week-end. Marian Green spent the week-end with Mary Ellis. Dr. and Mrs. Dobyns arrived in At- lanta Monday to spend the week. Dr. Dobyns is giving a series of addresses at Central Presbyterian church. Mrs. Dobyns is staying at the Alumnae House. Betty Berry and Miriam Boyd took lunch with Miss Elma Harwell in At- lanta Saturday. Katherine Leary spent the week-end with Marie Baker in Decatur. Margaret Ferguson, Helen Fox, and Elizabeth Branch attended the “Black Cat” dance Saturday night. Ruth Bradford spent the week-end with Mrs. Sam Turner in Atlanta. Louise Ware spent the week-end in Atlanta with her aunt. The Car! SPRING Affiliated with MACYS —~New York Program Is Planned Speakers Obtained. The Vocational Guidance Committee of the Y. W. C. A., of which Augusta Roberts is chairman, has planned a most helpful and most interesting pro- gram for the coming eight weeks. Miss Wilburn, who is the Faculty Ad- visor for the committee, has kindly consented to have an office hour from 3:10 to 4:10 every Monday afternoon at which time she will be glad to talk with any one, secure information concerning any desired vacation, and help in any other way she can. The committee has also planned to present a number of speakers about vocations which are of most wide- spread interest on the campus. of these will speak in chapel and the others will speak at informal groups on every other Thursday afternoon at 4:10. More definite announcement will be made from time to time. Twe Hottentots Join Matrons Ranks Miss Charlotte Jackson and Julia Ellen Wayne Re- cently Married. Miss Charlotte Bernard Jackson, class of 1914, was married December 27, 1927, at her home in Memphis, Tenn., to Colonel Americus Mitchell, a retired army officer, who at pres- ent is studying law at Vanderbilt in Nashville. The bride’s only attendant was Miss Mary Wallace Kirk, of the class of 1911. The couple are now liv- ing in the Homestead apartments in Nashville. Many of the Agnes Scott girls remember with pleasure Miss Jackson’s visit here in the fall when she was traveling secretary for the Committee on Christian Education and all wish her great joy in this new adventure of life. Another member of the class of ’29 has plunged into the sea of matrimony which so many Agnes Scott alumnae find delightful. Julia Ellen Wayne and Mr. Carl Winfrey Pass were mar- ried January 8, 1928, at the bride’s home in Atlanta. The young couple will live in Atlanta. Eleanor Bonham’s sister, Betty, has been visiting her for the last week. She is entering Agnes Scott next fall. Marian Martin: “Jean, can you lend me a dollar?” Jean Coffman: “If it cost 25¢ to go around the world, I could not get out of sight.” Fair Lady: “Is there no succor?” Brave Knight: “Yes, ’'m coming!” —Ex. By the Vocational Guidance Committee Interesting and Instructive | Some ; Whenever another set of exams hits our campus Agnes Scott’s esteem for our Alumnae soars just that much higher. We are proud of those who have set our standards. In order to join their ranks we are willing to burn the midnight oil! We are looking forward to the time when we may enjoy “life” as Leila Joyner, ’27, now Mrs. Jock Cooper. She writes that she is “really living.” At present she is at Bremerton, Wash., while the N. S. S. Colorado, on which her husband is Ensign, is being over- hauled in the dry-docks. The first of February she will move to Long Beach, Cal. ‘ Or maybe we will be able to spend several months in Europe seeing the sights first hand as Lucie Howard, 23, who sailed January 14. Do You Have A Health Way? If Not, Try This One. In the morning, as up I jump, I land on the floor with an awful thump. The very next thing I always do Is to take a cold splash—a rubdown too. Then exercise, not so gracefully, I'll say, But it furnishes “pep” for the rest of the day. My teeth I brush with up-and-down motion; This is the newest and down-to-date notion. For health’s sake, I glasses of water Before I eat (if I don’t, I oughter). There are six more glasses, before the day’s through, That I must drink; that’s none too few. Of leafy vegetables and fruits plenty I'll eat, But not so much pastries, candies and meat. With chest out, head up and abdomen in, (To slump all over is an awful sin.) My feet well shod with good health shoes, (My beautiful toes I must not abuse.) I walk in the sunshine or take recre- ation, Things not adverse to my inclination. And when I obey these few regula- tions, I feel quite equal to ruling the na- tions. Just try them for a month or two And see, my dear, what they'll do for you. swallow two Hazel Gordon. GIFTS 311 Church St. GREETING THE BAL BOX Smart Hats CARDS NOVELTIES Decatur, Ga. = New Spring Hats Featured at Moderate Prices a3 410 ( / filliner y St Wl y || These next items I dedicated to Cupid and his arrows. It seems he is a very good marksman when he has an “Agnes Scott heart” as his target. May Smeth, *17, was married De- cember 27 to James Bayard Parsons. He is at present working for his Ph. D. at the University of Chicago. She will receive her M. D. degree in the spring from the same institution. Roberta Thomas, ex ’27, was mar- ried October 29 to Mr. Walter Lunn McKell. They are living in Atlanta. Hilda McConnell, president of Stu- dent Government in ’23, will be mar- ried to Mr. Brainerd Rhea Adams, of Coral Gables, Fla. Further study is still in voguel Sarah Stillman, ’27, is attending the Atlanta Business College. Pearl Kun- nis, ’27, is in New York taking a busi- ness course. Her address is 27 Haven Ave., New York. Elizabeth Allen, ’20, is studying at the New York School of Social Work. Her address being 599 First Ave. Miss Daisey Frances Smith, ’24, who is doing graduate work at the University of Pennsylvania, has changed her address to 223 S. 36th St., Philadelphia. Now, Alumnae, we have a great surprise for you—the third Agnes Scott Radio Programme will be broad- cast the 22nd of February from the Biltmore Hotel. In fifty-five cities Agnes Seott Alumnae will be listen- ing to the addresses by Miss Hopkins and Dr. McCain. Even a party in Los Angeles, Cal., will hear the Agnes Seott Glee Club. So do not forget to tune in at six-thirty Eastern Standard time! BETWEEN US TWO (With Apologies to Life) Just between m’ an’ you we have been living a right jolly life for the past two weeks; I mean we ACTUAL- LY have! Jolly like an ocean voy- age, y’ know. SOMETIMES we were carried HIGH on the top of a wave, and then again we were swung DOWN between two walls that SIMPLY threatened death and despair. I MEAN it REALLY did! (“It” re- ferring to the valley of the shadow of examinations, y’ understand.) At- lanta Theater programs were ABSO- LUTELY temptations to forget our troubles; I MEAN they REALLY were. And our families were quite generous with the car-fare and POSITIVELY urged us to come home, REALLY they did; so quite a FEW of us, I MEAN a LOT of us, ACTUAL- LY went. SOME of our families even came to see us—REALLY. And QUITE a few of our B. F.’s cheered jus with DAILY MAIL and SPE- CIALS! REALLY we decided exam- inations were not so POSITIVELY bad after all. I MEAN we ACTUAL- LY did! We Invite All Agnes Scott Teachers and Girls to view our lovely spring things. Ensembles, coats, dresses of the newest mode—are to be seen. Reasonable prices prevail. LADIES READY-TO-WEAR 4 PEACHTREE (ARCADE BLDG) THE AGONISTIC AY ot URE. Now that exams are safely passed, and if not passed, at least over, the day students have taken a new lease on life. They now grip their books a little more firmly, clutch the street car straps a little more hopefully, and look life squarely and bravely in the face once again. This newly found vigor and en- thusiasm expressed itself in the first official day student meeting, held last Friday. It seems that, contrary to the previous belief among college stu- dents, examinations do not drain our rather delicate mental mechanism of all ideas approaching originality, for the meeting abounded in them. The first suggestion was that the day stu- dents needed to know each other bet- ter, and in order to do this they should have more gatherings. It was then proposed that once a week every- one should bring lunch and have a picnic on the grass back of the library. If the weather is good all the day students are invited to meet there next Friday at lunch time. The next important decision of the meeting was to begin plans for a rum- mage sale, sometime in the near future. All boarders are advised to polish any rusty looking shoes, and to mend favorite clothes unless they suddenly find that these old friends have joined the ranks of other old shoes and clothes for the rummage sale. It is true that day students have rather consistently bad posture due to the evil effect of carrying so many books on the left, or too much slump- ing over steering wheels of cars. Be- cause of this fact much care had to be taken in choosing a candidate for the posture contest during Health Week, but after much deliberation Alice Garretson was chosen. Miss Wilburn would probably tell us that her good carriage is due to the fact that she lives near enough to the school to get in her full hour’s walk- ing a day. The last matter to be discussed in the meeting was the request of Pi Alpha Phi for the use of the day student hut. It was decided that the club be given the use of the hut pro- vided they help furnish our room in the gymnasium. WE THINK: At the last Open Forum meeting be- fore the holidays a heated argument was waged about departmental clubs, whether they should be abolished, or basis of organization changed, or should remain as they are. Definite action will be taken on this question in the near future. What do you THINK? Shall a disinterested minority legis- late for an interested majority? That was attempted in Student Government just before Christmas. When there were present only two departmental club presidents and, accidentally too, a handful of club members, non-mem- bers tried to push a motion through the Student Government meeting to the effect that departmental clubs at Agnes Scott should be abolished. Those outside the clubs have already expressed themselves: they do.not be- lieve in the clubs and have so indi- cated by not joining. Why shouldn’t the question of continuance rest rather with the clubs themselves? Let them ask themselves: Are we accomplish- ing anything? Is there a favorable ratio between our results and our energy output? Does there exist on the campus any organization so sim- ilar to our own that we could suc- cessfully combine? And, after con- sideration of these points by popular vote let each club decide for itself. F.C. Aggie’s Funny Bone Miss Gilroy: “What makes the world go ’round?” Helen Anderson (just waking up): “Love; nothing but love.” Eleanor Morgan: “I understand that drinking is bad for the constitution.” Mary Shewmaker: “Yes, especially the 18th amendment.” Lancelot: “Why did you marry King Arthur?” Guivivere: “Well, I married Art for Art’s sake.” —Jack-O-Lantern. Dr. Hayes: “Do you enjoy fielding?” Elizabeth Cole: “Why, I don’t play baseball.” Mr. Robinson: “Miss Fox, explain the binomial theorum.” Helen: “Er, excuse me professor my thoughts seem to be a little tardy this morning.” Mr. Robinson: “Tardy? to be altogether absent.” They seem Miss Skeen: known diamond.” Lilian Le Conte (absent mindedly, as usual): “The ace.” “Name the largest He; “I’m going to kiss you and kiss you and kiss you.” She: “That would only be three times.” —Ex. IRENE HAT SHOP Masonic Bldg. Chic Spring Models in Hats, Decatur, Ga. also lovely Dresses. Gussie: “What’s the difference be- tween a mouse and a co-ed?” Lila: “What?” Gussie: “One harms the cheese and the other charms the hes” He. “Whither away, pretty maid?” She: “Aw wither up yourself and see how you like it?” Dr. Hayes: “Miss Knight, do you mean to say that you wrote this nar- rative?” G. B.: “That’s my story and I’m going to stick by it.” Lillie: “Pass your exam?” Jo: “It was this way—” Lillie: “Neither did I. Shake.” Emory: “Do you know how to make a peach cordial?” Tech: “Sure, send her a box of candy.” School of Nursing of Yale University A Profession for the College Woman interested in the modern, _ scientific agencies of social service. The twenty-eight months course, pro- viding an intensive and varied experi- ence through the case study method, leads to the degree of BACHELOR OF NURSING. Present student body includes gradu- ates of leading colleges. Two or more years of approved college work required for admission. A few scholarships avail- able for students with advanced quali- fications. The educational facilities of Yale Uni- versity are open to qualified students. For catalog and information address: The Dean The SCHOOL of NURSING of YALE UNIVERSITY NEW HAVEN : CONNECTICUT Mr. George Collins To Address College ‘Will Speak at Chapel Hour Saturday on War, and at Y. W. Sunday. Mr. George Collins, secretary of the Fellowship of Reconciliation and of the Youth for Peace Movements, will address the college community on Sat- urday morning, February 11. Mr. Collins’ speech will be on War. He will remain here over the week-end and speak to the Y. W. C. A. Cabinet on Sunday afternoon. To Cut a Figure— Get a Figure ODE TO POSTURE 1 Good posture is an asset Which very few possess; Sad to relate, the favored ones Seem to be growing less. 2 We see the folks around us All slumped down in a heap, And the way that people navigate Is enough to make you weep. 3 Some elevate their shoulders, Some hollow in their backs, Some stiffen up their muscles, And some just plain relax. 4 vo ATHLETICS and kept the scores piling up, first a Hair-raising episode witnessed by A. S. C. crowds on Thursday night! Pool room filled. Mobs are dazed as amazing events take place. Junior crack polo players are matched by Freshmen sisters. As game starts Freshmen score one point on free shot by Sarah Hill. Juniors capture ball and storm Fresh goal, valiently up- held by Chandler. Fresh take ball— miss on trial for goal. Half ends. Seniors and Sophs join battle. Sophs score first—one point with E. Bonham scoring. Rice (Sen.) and Townsend (Soph.) fight over toss-up many min- utes. Seniors (V. Norris) seize ball and score, rolling ball over diving board. Amidst hard fighting quarter is called. Junior-Fresh struggle is resumed. Game ends a tie, 2-2, but not before sidelines had suffered from heart weakening. Seniors and Sophs take up struggle at Senior goal which was unpenetrated in three trials by Sophs. Seniors take ball up to Soph end. Goal collapses under the mighty force of the ball. Both teams score in succession fol- lowed by 3 or 4 scores as Jernigan— Soph, shatters goal again at diving The one who walks with grace and | 9ard. poise Is a spectacle so rare That even down on gay Broadway The people turn and stare. 5 If you would cut a figure In business, sport, or school, Just mind the posture precepts, Obey the posture rule. 6 Jernigan scores for Sophs, making result 3-2 in Sophs’ favor. General improvement in playing as a whole was noted. Few fouls were made. Teams were equally matched. Hooray for polo at A. S. C.! All the excitement of Health Week at A. S. C. was brought to a climax by the event of a mighty clash between Don’t thrust your head out turtle- |classes in basketball. The Sophomores wise; Don’t hunch your shoulders so; Don’t sag and drag yourself around— No style to that, you know. 7 Get uplift in your bearing, And strength and spring and vim; No matter what your worries, To slouch won’t alter them. 8 Just square your shoulders to the world— You’re not the sort to quit; It’s not the load that breaks you down— It’s the way you carry it. Raemond Wilson entertained at a supper party at her home in Decatur Sunday night in honor of Mary Cope’s birthday. Those present were Helen Anderson, Sara Townsend, Belle Ward Stowe, Dorothy Smith, Zou Wool- ford, Sallie Peage, and Virginia Sears. Mary Quinlan has gone home for the second semester. She was given several “farewell parties.” Ruth Me- Lean and Effie Mae Winslow enter- tained at breakfast for her Sunday morning; Marion Green took her out to dinner; Helen Ray and Nancy Crockett had a dinner party for her Saturday night. Lawrence’s Pharmacy A Real Drug Store Phones Dearborn 0762-0763 309 East College Ave., Opposite Depot, Decatur, Ga. Se a “BEST IN TOWN” ROSY SMITH Next to Theater Sandwiches Sodas Cigars a — LLL SS) DS OA AT) STO ee * seem to have acquired the habit of winning things for they rolled up the score frightfully on the Freshmen in the first half. The Freshmen, how- ever, were handicapped without their regular team. A new ball was initiated in Friday’s games and before the Soph-Fresh game ended its sides had been tickled by the inner lining of the goal 13 times for the Sophs and 6 times for the Freshmen, making the score 26-12. The Senior-Junior game was per- haps the most exciting event of the week. Both teams were at their best Dennis Lindsey Printing Company (Incorporated) Commercial Printing and Stationery PHONE DEARBORN 0976 421 Church St. DECATUR, GA. ¢ From the First Breakfast Bell till the First Supper Bell Sports 510” The frantic business of It’s a great help to have one of these clever frocks ready to be slipped on in a hurry and worn all day—even to town—with an assured air of smartness! ions the blouse, with skirt, collar, and cuffs of jersey in blue, green, rose, and tan. fore the doors close! to 38. JSP Allen 6 (0. “Tbe Store all Women Know" Senior, then a Junior. We must say this for the rooters that true A. S. C. spirit was exhibited Friday night for every class was well represented in both numbers and noise. The Juniors could hardly keep their shirts on during that last strenuous minute when the score wabbled from side to side nor did the Seniors con- ceal their emotions, for the gym farely rocked with the vibration of those piercing excited shrieks! At the last half minute Anne, at the scoreboard, had put up a tie, 25-25. Just one point would do the work and it did! Geebie cleared a free shot beautifully and then the time-keeper’s whistle bruoght down the house. 26-25— Juniors! We want more pep at games! We all say this but it takes those Sophs to prove that pep exists in the studious- est(?) of Hottentots! Juniors! Sen- iors! Freshmen! Are we going to let Sophomores show us how to yell? Well, then, let’s show “we know how” at the next game of this season! Frances Musgrove: “Did you ever hear Marion Talley?” Martha North: “No, never play bridge.” you see, I Miss Westall: “How can you tell a poisonous from an _ unpoisonous snake?” Student: “By the bite.” Dit Quarles: “Do your new shoes hurt?” “Jenny Shug”: “No, but my feet do.” “Why do squirrels like to play around this institution?” “Because there are so many nuts Ax HEWEY’S FOR DRUG SUNDRIES, TOILET ARTICLES, NUNNALLY’S CANDIES and the DAILY DOPE GO TO— HEWEY’S Phone Dea. 0640-9110 315 E. College Ave. “LITTLE DEC” oe Frocks getting to breakfast be- Natural Kasha fash- Sizes 16 —First Floor. >, " He Agonisti VOL. XII AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE, DECATUR, GA., WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1928. NO. 15 U. of A. Gives Ex- Classical Club Is cellent Performance| Made Chapier of Program Marked by Va- riety. The Univer- sity of Ala- bama Glee Club sang at Agnes Scott Saturday night to a large au- dience. This Glee Club is an old favorite which can al- ways be count- ed on for entertainment, and their last program was no exception. “Uncle Tom Garner,” of course, came with the boys, but departed from tradition in allowing one of the students to direct most of the numbers. They “warmed up” by beginning with one of their school songs, “The Colors of Crimson and White.” These colors were repeated in a piece of red ribbon across the white shirt front of each man. The entire club sang this first number, but the next was a sex- tette of stringed instruments—banjos, mandolins, and guitars—playing a medley beginning and ending with “W. & L. Swing.” After many en- cores, the rest of the club came out. They turned to the serious with two beautiful old hymns: “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming” and “Prayer of Thanksgiving,” a Netherland folk song. But the quartet which followed seemed more to the taste of the audience. Their “Old Songs” received much applause, as did the next charm- firs Mr; Harrison, “Give a Man a Horse He Can Ride.” His encore, “Mother Machree,” was very lovely. It was Mr. Nicholls at the piano, however, who literally brought down the house.. He showed wonderful versatility in his playing, from Sibel- ius’ “Romance,” through “Doll Dance,” to “Tea for Two.” He also played for the club in its next two numbers: “The Bells of St. Mary’s” and Kipling’s “Rolling Down to Rio.” As an encore, a comic selec- tion of the sad fate of Romeo and Juliet was given, to the tune of “Long, Long Ago.” This ended the first part of the program. The second part followed shortly with the Glee Club Orchestra. The members showed spirit as well as skill and the audience was extremely ap- preciative, especially of “When Day Is Done,” so that the “few other things” promised on the program had to be lengthened to “many others.” The whole Glee Club opened the third part of the program, singing “The Broker Melody,” and a delight- ful old English hunting song, “John Peel.” There was, of course, the usual negro spiritual—apparently a neces- sity in a Glee Club’s repertoire. Two instrumental numbers, omitted by error from the program, were in- serted here: a very good banjo imita- tion of a music box, and a saxaphone solo, the latter proving “Among My Souvenirs” to be still popular. Mr. Camp gave a bass solo, “The Call,” and his encore number was even better. The Glee Club gave one of its best selections after this, the finale from “The Gondoliers,” by Sullivan. The accompaniment, played by Mr. Nicholls and Mr. Smith at the piano, also added charm. One of the most beautiful parts of the program was Mr. Goldman’s violin numbers. “Pusztak Fia,”’ by Keler Bela, was lovely, as were the several encores he was persuaded to give. The next selection, of a very differ- ent nature, was a big hit—the “Wrig- gleyetto” quartet, by special request. The closing number was, of course, the Alma Mater of the college. After the program, Miss Virginia Miller, president of the Agnes Scott Glee Club, invited all Alabama alumni 4 5 angeuctaction, Matinees, 35¢ Continuous CAPITOL ATLANTA’S FINEST THEATRE Nites, 60¢ + 1 to 11 —NOow— —NEXT WEEK—— On the Screen On the Screen George O'Brien and Lois Moran : “LOVE ME AND THE WORLD IS MINE” -—in- “SHA RPSHOOTERS” With an All-Star Cast Including On the Stage NORMAN KERRY 5—Pantages Acts—5 Featuring MARY PHILBIN BALABANOWS Accordion Quintette BETTY COMPSON GEORGE SIEGMAN 0 = . ve New Spring Hats Featured at Moderate Prices °5 New Spring Apparel In a Comprehensive Variety of Smart and Youthful Fashions The Prices Are Moderate Forty-Two Years On Whitehall No Connection With Any Other Store of Similar Name rohsin’s Moore Revealed By Friends Spare Health and Spoil the Child—Mother’s Policy. There is no use clinging any longer to the old-fashioned idea that “dark horses” are risky bets, especially in the sport world. Where was Lynn Moore last year when all the organi- zations were clamoring for a good representative to enter the annual Posture Contest? She was then just a quiet, unobtrusive Freshman, but the bet of her class for this year in the making. The dark horse made her first appearance in the Posture Con- test of 1928, and as representative of the class of ’30 staged the most sen- sational victory of the sporting sea- son in capturing the loving cup award- ed to Miss Health. Moore has refused to discuss her victory or give any information what- ever. An Agonistic reporter was able to obtain only these meager facts in regard to her past. Moore was a Mellen’s Food baby, it has been discovered, and captured all baby prizes in her home town, Mor- ristown, Tenn. During her early years her manager, Mrs. Moore, kept her in strict training by making her stand for an hour with her back to the wall as punishment for her childhood mis- demeanors. Oatmeal, grits, spinach, cabbage, carrots and beans were regu- lar foods on her menu. Eight hours of sleep every night on a hard, flat mat- tress kept the soft bones straight that would have become bent had she been allowed to sleep on the soft feather bed that gives beneath the body. (The soft bed of her older sister. was a temptation that she overcame.) Her years in the grammar grades and high school held no recognition of her unusual physique. However, one incident occurred while she was in high school which threatened to break down all of her previously acquired training. It seems that she was jilted in love during her Sophomore year and from that time on there has been a decided droop to her head. Even today this may be noticed. We are indebted to friends for these few facts of her life, for Moore has remained tight-lipped throughout. The Sophomores are only thankful that she did not cling to present-day standards, and say, when asked to represent them, “I do not choose to run in 1928.” Loew’s Grand Theatre “Amateur Frolics” with 60 BOYS—GIRLS 60 Under Auspices of ATLANTA CONSTITUTION AND LOEW’S GRAND Produced by VICTOR HYDE Heading 3 Other Loew Acts On the Screen NORMA SHEARER —in— “The Latest From Paris” A Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Picture Coming Next Week “The Enemy” MORE ATHLETIC THAN AESTHETIC Literally and otherwise. Even Jean Alexander leaves off writing blank verse long enough to go to basketball games! Of course that may be because she’s afraid she’ll hurt her roommate’s feelings. Jean’s learn- ing, though—she says that learning to yell is a simple matter if you'll just watch Sara Townsend and whoop when Sara whoops. Jean is learning to play tennis, too, for a very particu- lar reason—but you'll have to make her tell you that. Of course the teams are quite flat- tered to see poets, musicians, and art- ists on the sidelines, and to find the faculty there is joy unbelievable, Miss Alexander, Miss Phythian, Miss Mc- Kinney, Dr. Sweet, Miss White, and others occupied the balcony one night not long ago. Come on, Faculty, help us be “more athletic’—it may have some aesthetic effect. Geebie Knight is an aesthetic soul, in spite of her wonderful athletic prowess. I heard her say the other day, “Couldn’t I play basketball by music!” Now if a word to the wise is sufficient, our Hottentot orchestra ought to be overpowered by the strength of that suggestion. Music hath charms, you know—think of the playing we would witness if “sounds of sweet harmony” improved Geebie’s technique! One would think that all of the musicians on the sidelines would jump at this chance to lend their talents to such a noble cause. We used to have an orchestra at games— here’s to auld lang syne! Spring sports are not far away now, and in the spring a young Hottentot’s fancy lightly(?) turns to thoughts of —baseball. My, that was a_ thud! There are indications of keen competi- tion from now on between the Juniors and Sophomores, who are at present running almost side by side in the race for the athletic banner, the Juniors being slightly (ever so slight- ly!) in the lead. Truly the spring holds much for our athletes as well as for our poets. I seem to have gotten back to poetry again. Nevertheless, I’ve decided ’'m hopelessly more athletic than aes- thetic. What would Milton say if he could read in my mind this distorted version of his sonnet: “When I consider how my wind is spent Ere half the quarter in this hard game is past, And that one goal I’ve tried in vain to make Etc., etc., ete. ” Major in Physical Education Proposed Will Open New Field to Graduates. There has been a desire expressed by various members of the student body that the curriculum offer a physi- cal education major. The students are beginning to realize that the field of physical education offers many at- tractive vocations to women and especially to girls of college age. Summer camps must have efficient councilors and hundreds of places are open to young women who are trained and capable of assuming the guidance of the activities of a camp. A num- ber of our Agnes Scott girls spend their summers in this way. Sara Townsend, Mary Perkinson, Jack An- derson, Elizabeth Lynn, and Ray Knight are only a few of the girls here who have done this type of work and are only a very small proportion of the number who are interested in doing it. Then there is the ever-in- creasing demand for physical educa- tion directors in schools and on com- munity playgrounds. If conditions are such that a girl has only the summer months to pursue some line of work, the field of physical education offers her a solution to her problem. If she feels she must teach during the win- ter and yet the schoolroom does not appeal to her, the field of physical edu- cation solves her problem a second time. It is all very well to keep Agnes Sporting Events of the Week | rn a SO — ———— — ''—sOwwr”—TM«oTOOTI Juniors Down Frosh; Sophs Defeat Seniors Two of Best Games of Sea- son Witnessed in Gym. Two decisive victories were scored on the basketball court last Thurs- day night when the Juniors complete- ly overran the Freshmen with a score of 36-13, and the Sophomores out- played the Seniors, netting a score of 29-19, Lanier led the attack for the Jun- iors, scoring 27 of the points for the team. Sprinkle and Knox, of the Freshmen, shared honors, scoring equally, and Sprinkle turned out to be a genius at free shots by shooting five free shots out of five trials, there- by making a perfect record for her team so far as scoring on fouls went. The Sophomores played one of the best games of the season. Though Castles was heavily guarded by the Senior star guard, McKinnon, she suc- ceeded in capturing high score with 16 points to her credit. McKinnon, Sen- ior, is one of the best guards seen on the floor this season. Guarding honors for the Sophomores go to Woolford, who broke up pass after pass as the ball traveled toward the Senior goal. Special mention is deserved by the numerous substitutes on all of the teams. Their work was unusually good and they were a credit to their squads. The line-ups were: JUNIOR FRESHMAN Lanier (27) Sprinkle (7) Hunter (9) Knox (6) Pasco Purdie Gowen Hill Bridgeman Sprinkle Ridley Miller SOPHOMORE SENIOR Castles (16) Rice (17) Nash (13) Kalmon Woolford Dobyns Flinn Anderson Arwood McKinnon Shanklin Carrier Substitutes: E. Rice, Harper (2), Grier, and Chandler. Games Classes Devoted to Tennis Wicked Rackets Wielded by Future Champs. The tennis courts will be full of Helen Wills and Suzanne Lenglens by the spring tournament, for the games and apparatus classes have turned to tennis classes for a few weeks. For the first few classes they are being taught strokes inside the gym. When they have mastered the correct form they will go out on the courts and learn all of the fine points that make a good tennis game. These classes ought to turn out some excellent tennis players and some good contestants for the tourna- ment. It is predicted that the old veterans, Pasco, Fowler, Rice, and Carrier, who always find themselves playing finals in tennis tournaments, will have to look to their laurels this spring, for the tennis class is wielding a wicked racket. Scott a Liberal Arts college; we want to keep it one. But would the incorp- oration of a few credited courses in physical education necessarily mean that it would become a normal school? Could not some courses in teachers’ training relative to coaching athletics, and other similar courses be included in the education department? Under the present curriculum, an Agnes Scott girl must spend four years in getting her A. B. degree and then if she is especially inclined to- wards physical education she must spend two more years in a special school for physical education. This means two more years of preparation than she had planned for and often financial conditions make this impossi- ble. She wants and needs the Liberal Arts course that Agnes Scott offers, but is there not some way in which she can acquire a little practical train- ing along with her physical education here in order that, while pursuing her Liberal Arts course, she can at the same time be preparing to follow her interests in the vocational field of physical education ? 6 THE AGONISTIC Day Student News Every day student at Agnes Scott in recent years (and perhaps the day students of former years) have dream- ed of having a real cottage on the campus—a cottage with all the con- veniences of a dormitory and with perhaps a dining room and a kitchen. This dream is coming true before many years, for in the program for the enlargement of Agnes Scott, plans have been made for the erection of such a cottage to stand where Lup- ton now is. In the completed building will be all that the day students have wanted. In the meanwhile, the faculty has devoted two places to the exclusive use of the day students for their meetings. One of these is the day student hut which was built last summer and which occupies a very conspicuous place on the campus. The other is the day student room in the gym. The hut is a comfortable little place and quite pretty, but it is too small to accommodate all the day students and as the room in the gym is larger, plans have been made to return the hut to the faculty to be used as they wish—probably as a meeting place for some club on the campus. The hut is to be given with a large presentation tea. In return for the hut, the day students will receive furnishings for the room in the gym so that instead of keeping up two meeting places they ean make one more attractive. As the problem of deciding definitely on one place to meet was settled, the day students began to try to settle the problem of caring for the room in Gaines that they are to use. Hhereto- fore, each girl who stayed had to bring sheets and pilloweases, but now the day students as a whole plan to get a supply of bedding and keep it at the school to be laundered there and used by any student who wishes to spend the night. Day student talent has been evident in practically every play that has been given on the campus, so some- time in the near future, day student stunt night is going to be held and then the college community will see just how much day student talent con- solidated can accomplish. Every day student is planning to work hard to make each stunt number on the pro- gram a master production. MR. ROBINSON CALLED HOME ON ACCOUNT OF HIS FATHER’S ILLNESS We regret to announce that Mr. Robinson and his sister, Laura, were called home last week because of the illness of their father. The Agonistic extends to them the sympathy of the entire college community. 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For ee or information address: he Dean The SCHOOL of NURSING of YALE UNIVERSITY NEW HAVEN : CONNECTICUT Tragedy Fails To Daunt Polly Alumnae Secretary Ambass- ador Without Portfolio to Future Hottentots. It was a duck—one of a whole flock of yellow-billed, quacking fowls that waddled across the road in front of Polly Stone’s little Chey coupe some- where between here and Dalton. In sudden dismay she shoved on the brakes, and the ducks fled—all but one, who has never quacked since. Polly Stone and Dick were on tour, with a view to interesting girls in Agnes Scott and interviewing pros- pective students. In Dalton, where there are a number of alumnae, Polly spoke to the Juniors and Seniors at a party given in the high school. Mary Weems, the May Queen of last year, you remember, is teaching at Carters- ville, and here, after a delightful luncheon with alumnae, Polly talked once more with the upperclassmen (pardon me—girls) in the high school. Neither the duck episode, bad roads, nor a flat tire could daunt our com- missaries on their initiate journey. Indeed, Polly left again last Wednes- day to visit Greensboro, Warrenton, Thomson, and Washington. The value of these trips can be readily appreciated: they bring Agnes Scott much nearer to future Hotten- tots and achieve that personal con- tact which is impossible in the printed words of a catalogue. FIRST PRELIMINARY FOR INTERCOLLEGIATE DEBATE IS HELD The first debate on the subject chosen for the intercollegiate teams— namely, Resolved: That U. S. Should Cease Protecting by Force of Arms Capital Invested in Foreign Lands, Except After Formal Declaration of War—was held Thursday night in the chapel. Both sides at least seemed to have the courage of their convictions and attempted to uphold them valiant- ly. As is the custom in preliminary debates no decision was rendered. The debaters were: Affirmative, Polly Vaughan and Mary Shepherd; Neg- ative, Frances Messer and Augusta Dunbar. Lib Woolfolk: “Gosh, you’re dumb. Why don’t you get an encyclopedia?” Martha North Watson: ‘The pedals hurt my feet.” Dennis Lindsey Printing Company (Incorporated) : Commercial Printing and Stationery PHONE DEARBORN 0976 DECATUR, GA. 421 Church St. NEWS AND INTERVIEWS (Continued From Page Four) Spanish. In fact, the only thing I’m not conceited over is spoken English.” Encouraged by so much success, we dared suggest sin to a missionary’s daughter. Well, you’d be surprised— but we won’t mention it. Margaret Gerig said her secret sin was attempting to be logical, and refered us to Sara Townsend and the physics class. We couldn’t understand Sara’s connection with anything logi- cal—especially after we’d read the joke she wanted to put in her column this week—so we didn’t bother to find out. Ditto wouldn’t give herself away at all. “All my secret sins,” she said, “are secret.” She is an exceptional girl. Bayless McShane owned up to after- dinner coffee. (You know the Coffee Club, of course.) “It wakes me and breaks me”—she was actually waxing poetic when we left and hurried across to Sturgis. Mackey doesn’t think she tells false- hoods, but “don’t you think I exag- gerate just a little at times, um?” We hiked over to Ansley after Sally Cothran (took a whole notebook along for our interview with her) but some- one had spread the news that we were on the warpath, so Sally had escaped to Rebekah to spend the night. Noth- ing daunted, we about faced (our walking shoes saw lots of service last night) and headed home. Just as we reached the colonnade and heard Sally’s voice down on the far wing— the lights went out. Maybe I shouldn’t have mentioned this—because they’ll soon be sending missionaries out from town to cleanse us of our sins—big and little, pet and secret, but, by all means, original. The laziest man in the world is the one who sang: “Moonbeam, Yellow Jacket. Carolyn Nash: “I want to get some fairy tales.” Jean Alexander: “Now, Carolyn, you can’t fool me; I know fairies don’t have tails!” kiss her for me.”— 2 HEWEY’S FOR DRUG SUNDRIES, TOILET ARTICLES, NUNNALLY’S CANDIES and the DAILY DOPE GO TO— HEWEY’S Phone Dea. 0640-9110 315 E. College Ave. “LITTLE DEC” Miss Junior Dresses $) 5 A Special attention has been given to the selection of these ultra smart frocks for every occasion—morning, after- noon, and evening. The best of materials, the newest style notes, at this very moderate price. Junior Shop, Second Floor. Chamberlin-Johnson- DuBose Co. “There’s Something in a Name” In the College Girl’s Own Shop % WITH OUR CLUBS (Continued From Page Four) Clayton and Mrs. Dunn, of Atlanta. The setting for the event was the up- stairs clubroom of the tea house (ssh —it’s really the old sewing room glori- fied and transformed into a new exist- ence by wicker furniture and ferns!) Evelyn Becker was the first on a most attractive program. She read a clever story with the appropriate title of “Old Valentine,” which con- tained excellent characterization and interesting oriental atmosphere. Polly Stone followed with a delight- ful story, “Oh, Career,” written in her own inimitable Polly Stone fash- ion. Need more be said? The story was of a Georgia girl with theatrical aspirations whose main asset, her lovely Southern voice, proved her un- doing. Mrs. Dunn, who was Clara Eliz- abeth Whips, told of B. O. Z. in the earliest stages of its existence. She was a member when it was organized under Dr. Armistead and included all the literary efforts of the college. She told of the first May Day scenario written by members of the club. That manuscript is still in the elub’s pos- session. The entertainment was ably man- aged by Edith McGranahan, and con- sisted of puzzles and amusing stunts. Refreshments followed, carrying out the Valentine motif. Poetry Club met Tuesday night, February 7, with Raemond Wilson and Mary Cope. The president, Emily Kingsbery, read a list of prizes offered by the Georgia Poetry Society and also by the Bureau of Conservation. During the rest of the meeting many delightful poems were read. Among the most original was Raemond Wil- son’s sonnet to a chemist in which she compared him to an alchemist of old. Virginia Earle’s “Question” was enthusiastically received. The vivid word pictures and unusual musical quality of Alice Jernigan’s “Window” gave this new poem the characteristic charm of the rest of its author’s poems. A - A song lyric, “Lullaby to the | ¢cececascarcancencencencancmnemmemn lyric, “Lullaby to the More Alluring and Beautiful Than Ever NORMA TALMADGE in David Belasco’s Great Stage Success “THE DOVE” with Gilbert Roland—Noah Beery 3 * : Hollywood Brought to Atlanta! - “MAKING MOVIES” ; A complete motion picture being made Wee < on the Howard stage, with a cast of Atlanta people. SE Sie tS oo he ie ie Sie Ste ie ee a he SI Se ee he ee ee he Sh Se he ee eS he Se ee eS he he Se Se a he Moon,” demonstrated Mary Riviere’s ability to create a distinct atmosphere by the mere sound of words. Last, and least in form but not in charm, came Emily Cope’s “Fantasy.” The meeting adjourned after the hostesses had served tea and sand- wiches. The Agnes Scott Choral Club, with Mr. Johnson as director, has begun work on the “Elijah,” which will be given Easter Sunday. Those who had the privilege of hearing the “Messiah” are looking forward with great pleas- ure to a second treat in the “Elijah.” On February 6, the anniversary of the Treaty of 1778 between the United States and France, the French Club met in one of the Rebekah Scott prac- tice rooms. The president, Louise Girardeau, showed the club its newly acquired certificate of membership in the National Federation of French Associations of the United States and Canada. Miss Edler gave a very in- teresting talk on “Bicycling Thru Brittany.” Then Virginia Miller sang the beautiful and always popular song, “Connais-tu le pays.” After the meet- ing cakes and hot chocolate were ek eae * Ss “BEST IN TOWN” ROSY SMITH Next to Theater Sandwiches Sodas Cigars Dg a pedGaas ceaSbSEGESUATATSADITUDDSGANRINATONAANEISED NEXT WEEK A mingling of tense drama and comedy—a subtle story of deep appeal. “CHICAGO” with Phyliss Haver Victor Varconi Publix Stage Show RAY TEAL and the Howard Stage Orchestra Present “FLYIN’ HIGH” % * : “Slippers for Cinderella” We admit it! demands perfection! Cinderella is hard to fit. Cinderella Anyone is who was extraordinarily fortunate to have a godmother with a knack for turning wooden shoes into snug fitting glass slippers. In lieu of a fairy godmother, Cinderella—you who love the fragile beauty of crystal slippers interpreted in modern terms of the softest leathers—we offer our services. Fitted with our shoes you will go your way in comfort—assured that the prince, as well as the whole court, cannot fail to admire such dainty twinkling toes! Slipper Sketched, $11.50 J.P Allen 6 Co. "The Store all Women Know” , AGGIE JUNIOR VOL. XUI AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE, DECATUR, GA.., WEDNESDAY, FEBRU ARY 22, 1928 PHI BETA KAPPA ELECTS MEMBERS Chancellor Kirkland Speaks on Ideal of Intellectual Development At the first open meeting of Phi Beta Kappa at Agnes Scott since the society was granted a charter, Chancelor J. H. Kirkland of Vander- bilt University, one of the foremost educators in the South, was the princi- pal speaker. In his introductory remarks, Dr. Kirkland spoke of his long acquain- tance with Dr. Gaines and recalled the days when he inspected Agnes Scott as a result of her application for mem- bership to the Southern Association. He said in part: “There is an outer life of achieve- ment and an inner life which controls it. The outer life is manifest in the things you see, talk about, or do—in great cities or buildings—the evi- dences of material civilization. The inner life is the seed, the explanation of the outer, and is manifest in the ideals cherished, in the hopes, dreams, and aspirations that are a large part of our thinking. In this inner life the real differences of men are most ap- parent. There is very little difference in physique, although a difference of six inches in height would make a man a giant. There is not such a tremen- dous difference in intellectual power, for man has not advanced far beyond the days of Plato, Socrates, and Aris- totle. The real difference lies in the driving power, the will, the inner life. This explains many lives for a ma- chine without control is wrecked, and a derelict on the ocean is dangerous. We are not safe as long as there is anything drifting-purposeless. The inner life guides and controls, always preceding outer manifestations. The college president builds up an ideal institution which may live only in the world of ideas. He may have plans and ideals for students of great intellectual achievement. The value of a student in college is in proportion as the student absorbs the ideals of the institution. The Honor System does not live in a set of rules on paper, but in the hearts of the men and women who are governed by it; thus it becomes a vital force all-powerful. The atmosphere that students carry makes the atosphere of the campus and is the outgrowth of the inner life of the campus. The desire of the col- lege president is to see his high ideals made the governing principle of the institution by the students. The American college is not a pro- fessional or a vocational school, but an institution of general training and eulture that is peculiar to America. It is founded primarily on an intellectual basis which is first in time and im- portance. College is not a place for every student. Democracy in educa- tion does not mean that everyone should go to college, but college means that a much higher opportunity is given to the ones who have the abil- ity to do the work. Many boys hold places in college with grades which would lose them their places in busi- ness. There is no margin for failure in life; there is too much margin for failure in college. College is not the place for intellectual derelicts but it is for those who can walk the cold and lonely heights of intellectual life and find their happiness there. The real ideal of college life is where the upper classes are filled by invitation. The ministry of the college must have a social tendency. Plato defined man as a social being. He has definite relations with his class, society, or group. No man can save himself with- out trying to save others. All civiliza- tion is an expression of united effort. This is fostered by studies, for the work in social sciences so popular now affords a a larger view of society. The (Continued on Page Five) F5GbbbLEEEELAIRETDTEEL ED DAEDTEESEEESENETOSEEDESOTSbESS ETERS NEE RIES RANORbONORENESEEDEROOSEE Blackfriars Will Present Plays Saturday Night Three 1-Act Plays By Mem- bers of Playwriting Class to Be Produced Whenever we see “Blackfriars” in the headlines we know that an eve- ning of genuine pleasure is in store for us. The time draws sigh for such Blackfriars Enter Belasco Contest Miss Bland’s Play Produced | With Hottentot Cast. Of great interest to the college com- munity is the recent announcement that Blackfriars, the Dramatic Club of Agnes Scott, have entered the Little Theater Tournament and David Bel- asco Cup Match which is to be held in New York the week of May 7-12. Miss Margaret Bland’s play, “Pink and Patches,” which Hottentots re- member as “The Darned Dress,” pro- duced by Blackfriars in 1926, is to be the Agnes Scott entry. The cast will be: Elizabeth McCallie as Texis; Frances Freeborn as Rexie; Louisa i L. Andevame ML Bledsoe, F. Brown, kK. Grier, K. Papageorge, Attain Honor Seniors Reveal II- lustrated Diary Of Spring Modes Mary Crenshaw Radiant Bride As Queen of Fashion. The “Diary of a Young Lady of Fashion in the Year 1928” was un- locked by the Senior class in the gym on Saturday night and read by Mary Sayward to the lovers of “the well- dressed girl’ and tls seekers of sg Jal¥ Youngs © the | ——= aa eee CO aa are bee rake to - a beep | Beta Rac? 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SSeeSeolend ode nen Leone ade oe oe ene ees neal ae aon ne oe oe oe ae ae ae oes eso ole ae ae ane ede ale oe ae nde aes oe ale oe ae ae oe eae ola ole a ae ale oe he oe oe neon ae eae fee ae ale ale ae ae ote fee fe oleae ole ofa fe ate ee ne see ooo oben oer off ode este odeofenfcsdeofene oe odeofeodeateofeate ote steed afeaeoteaeogedenteolsofeots olen ofeogeoteote fee of obe oles oe oe oles oeree ee eee ere sere ofenendoneoe entertainment, for the college com- munity will be afforded the opportun- ity of seeing three one-act plays pre- sented on Saturday night, February 25, by Blackfriars in the gymnasium. The fact that these plays have as their authors members of the Playwriting Class, taught by Miss Nan Stevens, should greatly heighten interest in them. The three plays that were chosen for production this year are: “Hero Worship,” by Francis Hargis. It isa clever story of a former Colonel of the Civil War. “Kitty Sees It Through,” by Emily Kingsbery, is a comedy of the western mountains of North Caro- lina. “Vice-Versa,” by Josephine Walker, is a modern college story cent- ered around the Georgia-Tech classic. Duls as Mrs. Holefield, the mother, and Mary Sayward as Mrs. Allen. We are extremely proud of our Blackfriars for this is a national event participated in by contestants from all parts of the country. The number of contestants for any one year is limit- ed to twenty. Four prizes are offered in this contest—the first is the David Belasco cup and two hundred dollars, and the other three are two hundred dollars each. Besides this, the French publishing Company promises to pub- lish and distribute the winning plays. Judges for this tournament are prom- inent dramatic critics and theatrical authorities of note. All non-profes- sional Little Theater groups are elig- ible for this contest. This includes college groups, if they feel that they are capable of competing with Little | Theater people. “spring styles.’ The diary was il- lustrated by models wearing fashion- able clothes from J. P. Allen & Co. When the curtain was pulled aside at eight-thirty there was disclosed Main Hall, transfered to the stage. Miss Hopkins, in the person of Car- olyn Essig, was sitting in her office among her many flowers checking over permissions. In the office next door was Mr. Tart (Hortense King) giving receipts for the room deposits. Of course Ella (Virginia Norris), in her starched cap and apron, was seen putting up the latest phone call. The “writer of the diary” in her plain little gingham dress seemed very sad as she searched in vain for her name on the special list. She was wretched because her diary had proven that. As she stood there in deep thought the girls whom she had envied came (Continued on Page Five) pA A eR ED ea IL PERN Dat Lag rears ee ene i elf a RN PR ITER AR RSE Pe BEARS SO SN Ea ah Sa gt wen a ceo eM eats IE The college community heard with unusual degree of excitement the announcement in chapel on February 18 of five new members to the Phi Beta Kappa Chapter of Agnes Scott. The girls who were awarded member- ship are: Leila Anderson, Myrtle Bled- soe, Frances Campbell Brown, BEliz- abeth Hemphill Grier, and Evangeline Papageorge. Agnes Scott sincerely congratulates them and recognizes the honor of their attainments. Miss Lillian Smith, in announcing the names of the new members of the Beta Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, gave a brief summary of the history and aims of the organization. The oldest national honor society, was founded in 1776 at William and Mary in Wil- liamsburg, Va. In 1779 chapters were installed at Harvard and Yale. By 1927 the number of chapters was one hundred and seven. It was not until ninety-nine years after the founding of Phi Beta Kappa that women were admitted as members. It is only re- cently, comparatively speaking, that chapters have been installed in women’s colleges. Agnes Scott was granted a chapter in 1926—the ninth and youngest woman’s college to re- ceive this distinction. The aim of the society is to awaken a high regard for scholarship, a love of the search for truth, and a desire for real achievement and service. The girls who are selected for membership in Phi Reta Kappa have done academic work of a scholarly type, have por- trayed a real intellectual growth, and have shown a spirit of unselfish serv- ice toward their fellowmen. First Publication of May-Day Scenario Physical Ed. Dept. Looks to Spring-Tryouts Thurs- day and Friday. The May Day Committee takes great pleasure in printing for the first time the scenario which will be pre- sented at the next May Day. The theme is the work of Carolyn Essig. Her synopsis appears below. Scene: A field at twilight on the Eve of May. Time: In the early days before the history of the world began, when man labored and knew no joy. Part I. To the musie of the Volga Boatman, dainty, pink-clad Youth, a maiden and a bright youth Joy as symbolized in the dance, are driven slowly and against their will upon the scene by six solemn figures, clad in thin, dark, close-fitting gowns. The six solemn figures move slowly, finally encireling Joy and Youth. Gloom, black-gowned and majestic in his confident bearing, enters slowly, beckoning to two groups of five peas- ants clad in long dark robes. They move in stumbling fashion to the mourn- ful music, members of each group joined by a heavy rope swung from shoulder to shoulder. One group settles at left back, the other at right back, each individual assuming an at- titude of sleep. Gloom briefly expresses his triumph, then beckons to his six followers who break their circle about Joy and Youth, revealing these two figures in a pitiful pose. The followers of Gloom accompany him majestically as he leaves for newer fields, As soon as Gloom is safely gone, Joy dances to one group of peasants and Youth to the other. They beg and implore but can not awaken the esthetic in their souls, for Gloom has (Continued on Page Six) THE AGONTSTIC Editor of Atlantis Speaks in Chapel Che Agonistic Subscription Price, $1.25 per year in advance. Single Copies, 5 cents. Owned and published by the Students of Agnes Scott College. The college community considered itself very fortunate in hearing Mr. Adamantios Polyzoides, editor of the Atlantis, a well-known Greek publica- tion, lecture on Thursday upon the importance of becoming acquainted with international affairs. Published weekly. Entered as Second Class Matter. STAFF OF AGONISTIC IBA ELOTaIn-OMICES, = 0 a eee en ee en Carolyn Essig Assistant Lee dae ieee ee, Mr. Polyzoides came to America from Greece twenty years ago to study the immigrant situation in the United Elizabeth Merritt | States. He was so favorably impressed PUsINESS Manager. ee L Se Lillian White with the States that he remained here : = z and became a naturalized citizen. He Assistant Business Manager_----_---~-_-~ Martha Riley Selman’ ....- connected with ‘several -publica- tions in the East and soon was asked to take over the Greek publication in New York. The Atlantis is the largest Edith MeGranahan | foreign daily newspaper in the United STAFF FOR JUNIOR EDITION Biditor-in-Chiets— = ee Aasistantoiditor oa.) Marion Green | States, and has a circulation of over Athletic Editor G. B. Knight thirty-five thousand copies in this Th aise. << |. _ en i ee ca _ | country. Exchange Editor__~_--~---------------~--+---- Esther Nesbit In his lecture he outlined for us the Joke Editor Sd i a aaa Ruth Worth development of the interest in foreign SOCICC ECHO = Swe ee Katherine Lott) affairs. ‘ MANAGEMENT In conclusion, Mr. Polyzoides stated Business: UManancer. 9 5 ee Sara Johnson | that other countries have the same oc- cupations and interests as America. Civilization tends more and more to become unified, and this union will be quickened and furthered by a more in- tensive study of foreign affairs. Assistant Business Manager_________________ Katherine Hunter REPORTERS FOR JUNIOR EDITION Elizabeth Hatchett Violet Weeks Dorothy Hutton Lucille Bridgman : j Elaine Jacobson Elizabeth Tyson Charlotte Hunter Rachel Paxon Olive Spencer Betty Gash Sally Cothran Mary Lanier Mary Ellis Mary A. Juhan Dorothy Cherk Views and Interviews Boldly I started out on a tour of the select, the elite—those people of pure genius who always make A’s and A’s. In other words, I was about to com- municate with the newly pledged Phi Betas of scholastic fame. Pete was the first one I talked to. She told me she blamed it all on hered- ity and environment. “My parents were both very brilliant,” she said, and then added smiling oddly at me, “you know the people around me inspire EDITORIAL AGNES SCOTT YESTERDAY, TODAY, TOMORROW Today Agnes Scott lays aside her books and closes the class- room doors to do honor to two men—George Washington, “father of our country,” and George Washington Scott, “father of our,™¢:’ Some one told me they wanted : : .: her in bad enough to give her a private college." Two centuries ago in the little town of Bridges Creek, | initiation. Do you blame them? “Tell Virginia, was born a man who has fashioned . State by his power-| them it’s a dig a mystery to me as ful influence and lofty principles-—it is well that we do him honor. cial Bags gary at eed oa Ae A century ago in the town of Alexandria, P®, was born another |her watch bracelet. man of character and ideals, George Washington Seott, who has| Myrtle Bledsoe was in the basement eioke 4 of the library. ‘“There’s no royal road founded a college—it is well that we do him honor. to-suctess,” she BSid: “my only explan- ation is preparation at Girls Hi and hard work all the way through. I can’t come down to earth, and right now I den’t want to study again—ever. It’s really more a disadvantage than an advantage. I get such an inferiority complex when I say ‘no’ in class, and then there’s the $13.50 for a_ key. Please say I waive all responsibility aside. I’m too overwhelmed to know what I’m saying.” Frances Brown and Evangeline Pape- a george were up in the chemistry lab. We of today ride subways} Fannie seemed as calm as ever but and play victrolas without one question of “why” or “who.” Some|she insisted she was as excited as F : Naa Re eqs “ yore Sag A when she first made the Honor Roll. think of yesterday as the ‘‘dim, dark past,” an unfruitful time, She said she hardly knew what was bare of genius and invention—of today as an age unto itself, creat-| happening. In fact, she was reading ed by this generation with no chains of indebtedness linking us| letter during chapel. “I don’t feel a 5 day older,” she said, but there’s a with the past. difference, for she received two mem- Today let us of Agnes Scott take from the shelf volumes that| Pets of the chapter in a chaotic room : % with perfect ease. “My recipe (if you hold our college history—dust the pages which prove that we are] wanted it) is to acquire an intelligent an ocean fed by the currents of the past. Had not our founder,|!ook your Freshman year, sleep well sany s i > A 7 This charming model is only one of the delightful- ly chie ensembles included in our versatile array! Consists of dress of exquisite French Charmeen and coat of imported Rattine, in new two-tone rose shades. There are countless others with long, short, medium length coats—over one and two- All silk and silk and wool. sports and dressy mood! J.M.HiGu Co. 45 Years of Faithful Service and Value-giving piece frocks! In Complete size range. 4 ; Glee Club. We wish to make an acknowledg-| “To a Wild Rose” (MacDowell), ment that the material for this paper| Glee Club. was taken from an article written by| “God Keep You Safe, My Little C. M. Candler in 1903. Love” (Griswold), Glee Club. “Alma Mater,” concluding number. xe Miss Edler: “Miss Thompson, will you please define the Middle Ages.” Julia: “They used to be thirty to forty-five; now they are fifty to seventy.” HEWEY’S FOR DRUG SUNDRIES, TOILET ARTICLES, NUNNALLY’S CANDIES and the DAILY DOPE GO TO— HEWEY’S Phone Dea. 0640-9110 315 E. College Ave. “LITTLE DEC” ;. Do fe “BEST IN TOWN” , ROSY SMITH j/j Next to Theater * 2, se Sandwiches Sodas Cigars a , re ® a DSi i Shee ei i i ae ee ee ee i EL EL EE SL CLS ot e eee HOP ON THE CAR And come up to Davison-Paxon’s for Extremely Smart Spring Frocks 16° Frocks in gayly colored prints and flat crepes—made with jounty bows, perky pleats and adorably novel touches in col- lars, belts and stitching effects. Both Women’s and Misses’ Sizes. DAVISON2PAXON Co. 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Well, now I do say! Yes, ma’m, child! I ’member her well; she was a pretty little girl with black hair and brown eyes, but yuh doan’ look nothin’ lak her.” “Tell me some more about Agnes Scott when you first came.” “Wall, ah been maid ob all wuks. Ah been in da laundry, ah been maid on mighty nair every hall, ah served in da dinin’ room; an’ one time ’bout 1900 dar wus two little girls what came down here from Chicago. Dar father wus one of dem dar railroad or street car magnets an’ dar ma wanted ’em to ’ave everything, so she fixed ’em up a “suit” 0’ rooms an’ she hired me to be tha private maid! Ah had to dress ’em and narse ’em, jus’ make ‘em go to bed, and get ’em up. They wuz little girls, an’ the littlest one brought all her dolls with ’er. After dey done been heah a while dey went up North to some sassiety finishin’ school. Den dar ma took ’em to Eu- rope to some court or ‘’nother—yuh know what ah mean—da wuz present- ed at court and one ob ’em married a prince! Yas, ’um, she did! I done for- got ’is name—Mr| Jumpity Jumpity, or somethin’ lak dat. Yuh see ah waited on a princess an’ ah didn’t know it a’ tall!” “Well, Mary Cox, is Agnes Scott so very different now from what it used to be?” “Yas ma’m! De girls couldn’t go out wid out a chaperone and they didn’t have no student gov’ment. An’ dar waren’t no ’biles; the teachers rode up to school in buggies. Yas, ‘um, honey, dar wus a lot different ‘cept the girls. Day is jus’ ’bout de same as day wus. But yuh see, it ain’t been so long ago—jus’ ’bout thir- ty-two years.” Well, girls, guess what? I’ve a prime tale to tell you! Our own Agnes Scott now so noted for womanly vir- tues was once a co-educational school! Yes, actually, men on our campus— not one but six! Furthermore, there were, at the time, only three girls boarding at the Institute. Wouldn’t a prom have been ideal, but the Vir- ginia reel must have been rather a joke, n’ est ce pas? What’s more, these boys were students here for a whole year, just think of it! Why it wasn’t necessary then for girls to be their own boys, for the real “gent” was on the field of action. Now I know you are rather dubious about this tale. Some of you are doubtless like the gentleman from Missouri and crave definite data, but, scientifically inclined as I am, I pre- pared you for the worst, so here it is. One of the most outstanding members of the male department of the Insti- tute was Dr. Lewis Gaines, father of our own Eloise Gaines. ’Tis no wonder that Eloise came to “Aggie’’—an in- herited tendeney, I call it. Another example is closer home. «It has to do with Meade’s Crossing, just up the way. Probably you have heard the conductor on the street car yell “Meade’s Crossing,” but it didn’t make your heart beat faster or your breath “GIFTS THAT LAST” NAT KAISER AND CO., Inc. Jewelers 3 Peachtree St. ATLANTA, GEORGIA Est. 1893 RL You never could, so I’ll tell you. CDWIN the the South. Society Martha Washington en- tertained with a series of festivities at the White House in honor of his birthday. George had every patriot celebrate in the way that pleased her most. The season opened with an exclusive affair of unusual brilliance and color. The Red-headed Red Heads enter- tained the Red Head Club Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Leon Hamilton’s. The Red Heads, attired in most be- coming costumes of crimson, vermil- lion, and plain red, played a gripping game of red hearts. When enough hearts were broken the ravenous Reds consumed a delicious red salad course —and departed, come more quickly. Well, it should have, for some thirty-eight years ago when the conductor called that name, little Albert, son of Mr. Meade for whom the crossing is named, set out on his way to school at Agnes Scott. Can you beat it? Remember, girls, we owe Meade’s Crossing a debt! It brought men to our campus. Another of the illustrious co-eds now lives in California. A short while ago Miss Hopkins received a letter from him, in which he stated that he had always loved his alma mater, but that evidently she was not very proud ! of him, for he had read every line of the Alumnae Journal and not a word was in it about him. Shame on Polly, but I’m sure she will make amends. So much for the co-ed! Now, let’s all guess what their chief sport was? Not hockey, nor volley ball, nor basket ball, but “Indian’”—just plain old In- dian as we played it in our childhood. Yes, and the girls were the squaws, the boys the chieftains. The scene of their battle ground was the spot where Main Building now stands. Imagine that! How times have changed, but don’t you know they had fun. for ye olden times. “Rootity toot, rootity toot, Those were the days of the Institute!” Come on, girls, let’s give a cheer UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SUMMER QUARTER ANDERSON ALDERMAN, Ph.B., D.C.L., LL.D., President CHARLES Se Dc MAPHIS, Ped.D., L.D., Dean First Term se 18-July 27. Second Term—July 80-August 31. Institute of Public Affairs August 6-18 The Summer Quarter is an integral part of the University year, the courses being the same in character and in credit value as in the other quarters of the year. Degrees are conferred upon men and women for summer work. Each year more and more college students tome to the University from the colleges in North, East and West as well as from In 1927 there were 2,167 students registered in the Summer Quarter from 35 states and 6 foreign countries. The Master's Degree may be obtained by properly qualified students in three Sum- mer Quarters. Several hundred different courses are offered. Courses are offered meeting all pre-medical requirements. Courses in first year medicine are given. Full year courses in most subjects, includ- ing modern languages. THE INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS attracted nation-wide attention. It offers excellent opportunities for students of govern- ment and the sdcial sciences. The most beautiful and unique campus in America. Pleasant summer climate, Comfortable accommodations at reasonable rates. Tuition for non-Virginia students $25.00 per term. For illustrated folder and announcement SECRETARY OF SUMMER QUARTER Box 149-C UNIVERSITY, VIRGINIA Meet and Eat at the ELITE TEA ROOM Home Baked Pies, Bread and Candies DECATUR, GA. BAILEY BROS. SHOE DECATUR, GA. Phone: Dearborn 0172 110 Atlanta Ave. THE MING-TOY SHOP 252 Peachtree Arcade Balcony Specializing in HATS Made to Order and Remodeled ‘Also a‘full line of Ready-to-Wear and Pattern Hats Anne Shepard Holt Mary Pauline Wall The Bradfords spent last week-end with Mrs. Turner in Atlanta. Shirley MePhaul and Betty Hudson acquired their usual number of new men at Mrs. Magill’s in Atlanta last week-end. Estelle Bryan spent Sunday with her aunt, Miss Florence Watson. Carolyn Heyman had dinner in At- lanta Saturday with relatives from Camden, 8. C. Betty Reid spent the week-end with her grandmother on Peachtree Circle, Atlanta. Tysanne Stone spent the week-end at home. Myra Jervy spent the week-end with her aunt in Marietta. Sally Cothran went home to chop her cherry trees. Out-of-town guests made the sea- son an unusually happy one. Hilda McCurdy’s mother spent the week-end here. Miss Celeste Edwards, of Bessie Tift College was the charming week-end guest of “Boots” Head. Boots enter- tained for Miss Edwards at dinner Saturday evening. Janet McDonald entertained the Executive Body Tuesday night at the tea room. The place was filled with red tulips, candy, hearts, and hatch- etts. These august officials of our government proved most brilliant company for the Washingtons. School of Nursing. of Yale University A Profession for the College Woman interested in the modern, _ scientific agencies of social service. 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It is very valuable in furnish-+ ing material for the Aurora. Cotillion Club is the only purely so- cial organization on the campus. Its purpose is to further the social life of the college community by providing dances at different times during the year. Folio is a short story writing club for Freshmen and Sophomores only. Glee Club not only gives one or two concerts of its own during the year but brings to the college glee clubs from other colleges. International Relations Club is for those interested in present day af- fairs. At its meetings current events are reviewed and discussed and in this way its members are enabled to keep in touch with what is going on in the outside world. K. U. B. is the journalistic club. Its purpose is to give Agnes Scott public- ity through the Atlanta papers and to keep the papers of our home towns in touch with Agnes Scott activities. Pi Alpha Phi is the debating club. te re Besides debates given at its regular meetings, Pi Alpha Phi furnishes and trains the debaters for any intercol- legiate debates in which Agnes Scott takes part. Poetry Club is for those interested in writing verse. The poetry written is read and criticized by the members at their regular meetings. The Salutation and the Cat is the newest club on the campus. It was organized this fall and has as its purpose the encouraging of interest in essays and essay writing and in this way it helpes to furnish possible ma- terial for the college publications. Besides these clubs there are five departmental clubs whose purpose is to further interest in the respective departments. These clubs are: Agnesi Mathematics Clab, Bible Club, Chemis- try Club, Classical Club—which has recently been granted a charter by Eta Sigma Phi, the national honorary clas- sical fraternity—and the French Club. All these are very active organiza- tions and do interesting work. 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THE AGONISTIC 5 CHANCELLOR KIRK- LAND SPEAKS (Continued From Page 1.) knowledge of studies must be brought into the melting-pot to show how they make life. Life is not divided into separate compartments. All study goes into the larger question of build- ing up the civilization of the world. The purpose of the organization should be a high one for students take most interest in these things. No col- lege songs would be written were it not for these groups, for none have ever been written about the glories of calculus. Thus the organizations are important and a new beauty should be placed on them. Your obligation is to make these part of a higher pur- pose. If fraternity life breaks down intellectual life it is a curse to the institution. The ministry of the college should have a spiritual outlook in the broad Clover Leaf Bakery 143 Sycamore St. Home Made BREAD, ROLLS, CAKES, PIES AND PASTRIES Me 6 “Regenstein’s Spring sense. The intellectual basis con- tributes to knowledge; social fluences the relation to active world; in- spiritual influences your being which It “philosophic is the sum total of human life. expresses itself in the mind,” in aesthetic appreciation and devotion. Men do not live by bread alone but by aspirations, thoughts, ideals, hopes, prayers—the expression of human character. The important thing is how to approach truth. It is not what you study, but how and with whom. You will forget many facts, half of which are not true any- way, due to a progressive and chang- Senior Class Will Leave Memorial To Cleo Hearon Attractive History Room to Contain Her Personal Books. According to the custom of years past, the Seniors will present Agnes Scott a parting gift—a sort of “thank you for all you’ve done for us.” The ing world. The important thing is how | Sift of the class of 1928 will take the to study, for the process of study has been the method of intellectual life in the development of civilization. With whom you study—and here lies the glory of the teacher. Every teacher’s desk is a throne that dominates the form of an Hearon Memorial History room in the library, similar to the English For this purpose the present Armstead Memorial there. Economics room will be redecorated room lives and influences the characters of | and refurnished by the class, possibly those with whom he studies. It is greater to have an astronomer that teaches “The heavens declare the glory of God” than one who knows only statistics of celestial bodies. The spiritual outlook is to save the college from material influences. The finer ideal is not grades but scholarship; not honors but honor that is without price; not fine clothes but a fine spirit; not social distinction but social service; not loyalty to group alone but human kindness to all; not a good mind but a good life; not pleas- ure but God. ~~ Smart Styles” Coats and Frocks The Cillive Girl Featuring Our Exclusive “DAPPER-FLAPPER” DRESSES New Indian Prints, Crepes, Georgettes $15.00 —$17.50—$19.75—$25.00 SPRING COATS Kasha’s and Satins—Tans, Navy, Black $25.00—$29.75—$39.50 REGENS TEIN s 70 Whitehall St. Atlanta, Ga. | >, “ The Psychology of the Ensemble Gone—and not regretted—are the Victorian days when a woman’s interests found expression in complicated fur- belows and frills, and muddled thinking cropped out in the red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet of her costume! The spring ensemble of 1928 typifies the new era. combination of coat and frock in one costume shows the modern tendency to condense, to simplify, to participate in the world’s forward march. fabric typify the modern harmony of thinking and living. The mode has had her costume psychoanalyzed and aban- dons the complex and undesirable, The ensemble emerges, prepared for a complete and full life. J.P Allen 6 (0. “Tbe Store all Women Know” = ————— 2, . The Harmony of color and oe before graduation. A memorial tablet to Miss Hearon and three hundred of her personal history books—one of her gifts to the cdllege—will be placed in this room. With the graduation of the class of 1928, practically all of the girls who were students under Miss Hearon will have left the campus as students, and it is appropriate for the class to present their gift as an ap- preciation of the service Miss Hearon has rendered Agnes Scott. Decatur Woman’s Exchange Next to the Theatre WAYNE KNIT HOSE Gifts—Cards—F lowers ee ole oho renee hele ole nL oke fe le oe oleae ode ate shea ge feof oleae ale ae abe ne oes ole oleae ole when neat oe oe ole she nfe ake % Seoteoteotefefeeoeoeetotntededesteteceofobofefebetetetetedeteshobofotetetetetetetetededeseeboboiee I Will Suggest You See the Fifth Avenue Linen Shop they make a specialty of Madeira Linen Gowns or Madeira Handkerchiefs, small Tapestries, Silk Hosiery, and dainty pieces of Lingerie at the most attractive prices. “THE HOUSE OF DECORATIVE LINENS” 69 Whitehall St. SENIORS REVEAL hat to match. Elizabeth Tyson looked ILLUSTRATED DIARY | Very “Frenchy” in a vivid red geor- (Gontinued from Page One) up to get their flowers and telegrams. | figured georgette to advantage. gette dress and tan felt hat. Hazel Wolfe’s petiteness showed off her A Someone down the hall was playing an| soft gown of beige chiffon that hung orthophonic. The first to enter was in points and flares was worn by Mary Mackey Hough in a sweater cos-| Charlotte Hunter with a combination tume consisting of a white silk skirt,| straw and felt hat to match. green and silver sweater, and a green kerchief. Behind her came Hilda Kalmon, her brunette beauty enhanced by a bright red jersey sport dress. Julia Rowan was stylishly attired in a two-piece dress—the blouse was made of V-shaped stripes. Josephine Fair- child showed her green sport dress off to great advantage. The last sport model was Helen Johnson in a green sport dress—the jacket of which was elaborately embroidered in many colors. To show the elapse of time the cur- tain was drawn. During a short in- termission Olive Spencer and Kitty Hunter rendered a tap dance. Then Mary Sayward read another day from the girl’s diary. The next scene was a spring after- noon in Main Hall. been to town were beginning to re- turn—Emily Cope in a tan tweed en- semble suit and tan felt vagabond hat. Chugga Sydnor wore a stylishly cut parchment coat with a close-fitting felt hat of the same color. Edith Mc- Granahan was attired in a grey en- semble suit with accessories to match. Following her was Miss Shirly Mc- Phaul, lovely in a light green sport coat with a barred border and green felt hat. The girls returning from an afternoon tea in the Alumnae House made a lovely as well as a fashion- able picture. Jo Walker wore a dainty blue dress of georgette trimmed in irredescents, and a tight-fitting blue tte tteitetetdete tthe eee Ee PELE LEER E SEES ERED HE Meee oho ehe ne oe ee ee ne re oe nena ole ole ale nde oleae ale ode oe adele ode nlenefenierferierioloede lol deleleteters Sertoli herterls Bo simply wonderful! 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Louise Robertson’s evening gown was of flesh crepe heay- ily beaded in crystals. Elizabeth Murphy was lovely in a blue chiffon evening dress. Helen Hendricks wore a peach colored French-made evening dress. Gasps were heard from the audience when the bride—Mary Crenshaw—at- tired in a long white satin bouffant evening dress with real lace inserts, appeared on the scene. She wore a veil fastened by orange blossoms at the side of a pearl crown. The bride’s bouquet was of white lilies. She was a picture of loveliness that one reads about but seldom sees. The groom— no other than Bee Keith—met her at the steps and the marriage ceremony was performed in brief among the palms and pretty girls. The “wedding party” followed by the “guests” es- caped through the front door of the gym, giving the audience one last look at the spring styles of 1928! 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Then comes a gilded messenger who tells Joy that the Queen of Delight will that night come to be crowned on this earth before the people Joy has won to her. Joy sadly points out that he has failed. As a penalty the Mes- senger takes from him his companion Youth. Youth weakly protests, but the Messenger starts to leave with her as the Evening Star glides for- ward. He waits while the Evening Star tells Joy that in the heart of a flower to be found at World’s End is an essence that will make a mortal respond to the spirit of the one who waves it. Rejoicing, Joy thanks her, who returns to the back of the scene and continues to follow the Moon until both rest nearer the left. Joy tells the Messenger to be gone, and to bring the Queen. The Messenger leaves with Youth, who leans back to Joy as she is taken away. Joy poses, smiles reassuringly to Youth and leaps off right, to go for the flower at World’s End. Interlude. Silver breezes of twilight, light grey clouds of early evening dance their en- trance and remain as an airy back- ground. A brilliant array of stars suddenly dot the scene and exult in wild abandon before taking their posi- tions. Fireflies and nature sprites revel during the night. At last pale green breezes sweep among the stars which begin to twirl about the scene, gradualy disappearing. Yellow sun rays drive away the fireflies. The moon completes the crossing of the heavens —golden then orange sunbeams pre- ceed the morning sun. All dance gay- ly together but the peasants do not notice. The sun and the sunbeams take their places, remaining as a color- ful background. Part Il. Six fairy attendants transform the scene by tossing garlands of roses over three arbors on which ancient ivy grows. Joy dances in gleefully with the flower from World’s End. Then comes the messenger heralding the arrival of the Queen, who enters with her maids. Youth disconsolately fol- lows the group, hovering in the back- ground but later sits at the foot of the throne. Joy crowns the Queen ”’Queen of Delight” in the souls of men for one brief day on this earth, even as she is eternally Queen in other spheres, then escorts her with her maids to the throne. Joy carefully waves the flower plucked at World’s End, over the first peasant figure, tossing it at its feet. The figure slowly awakens, slowly rises, slowly drops the robe, and, an Egyptian princess, gives herself up to the dance. Hesitatingly, Egyptian sub- jects slip from either side of the scene and imitate, until as a small company they perform the first prim- itive dance. Happy, the princess re- turns to her place. She picks up the flower, tossing it to Greece, who next carried on the art. The princess sits upon the outspread robe, her subjects DeKalb Theatre Program Week of Feb. 20th MONDAY, FEB. 20th Emil Jannings “QUO VADIS” TUESDAY, FEB. 21st Reginald Denny — eee “FAST AND FURIOUS” WEDNESDAY, FEB. 22nd Thomas Meighan — “THE CITY GONE WILD” THURSDAY-FRIDAY, FEB. 23-24 Clara Bow —in— “GET YOUR MAN” SATURDAY, FEB. 25th Tom Mix pes “ARIZONA WILDCAT” Founder’s Day Features Odd-Even Basket Ball Game Aha! The day has come! Many of us have been longing for it; some have been passively waiting for it— but now, like Lafayette, it has arrived. And zip! zam!! zowie!! what all is going to happen! Among other things up George’s sleeve is the annual game between the Freshies and Juniors vs. the Sophs and Seniors. For all those who have not seen one of these games Father Time can only sonorously prophesy, “It'll be a knockout.” But for those who have he can gleefully remind them, “wasn’t it wonderful last year—Hummmm, more men killed!!!” And so old Fugiting Tempus and George himself inyite all Hottentots to behold this marvelous spectacle of the Odd-Even Basket Ball game, Wed- Sophs Are Victors in Water-Polo Game The Juniors and Sophomores clashed last Thursday night in the final water- polo game of the season. In spite of the Junior shortage of players the team covered the pool valiantly and bravely attempted to beat through the opposing lines of the sturdy Sophs. In the first half the Juniors scored first—Sutherland making a free shot. At this the Sophomores only played the harder. Willoughby immediately scored. The teams were about evenly matched. Great excitement was creat- ed by the continual arrival of Pasco and Jernigan upon the ball at the same time. The Sophs took the lead and nesday morning at nine-thirty. If you want to be the head-man in telling about this show, you’d better come early and come prepared to yell! the half ended when Jernigan success- fully threw the ball for a goal. The second half was fully as thril- ling. Each team scored one goal. The greater part of the time was spent in toss-ups as the players of both teams insisted on catching the ball at the same moment. The game was fast and furious. All eyes marvelled at Pasco, as plunging down the pool, she passed the ball first to Dit and then to Sally. The only fault with the throws for goals was the disastrous appearance of Sophomore Ogden’s mighty arms. The Juniors played a good game, but the Sophs played a better—consequently the game ended, 3-2, Sophs victorious! Line-up; JUNIOR (2) SOPHS (3) Pasco. 5 - Forward ____ Jernigan Worth —.-_--.. Forward ___. Bonham Sutherland ___ Forward Owen-Ehrlich Bridgman .__ Half-Back .. Townsend Ridley ~---.- Goal-Guard ~... Ogden oboe eae Le sGeohe nfs ale oe ese olee ene eee ne oe eae alee eon oe ee eof see aad ee ofa oe ke e ae oe eae eof oe eal nao oe ade oe enh oe ae oe oe ae oleae ee nde oe ogee nerds 1. She is Agnes Scott’s missionary to Korea, 2. Agnes Scott was the first woman’s college to play this game, : 3. To act as a con- necting link be- tween Agnes Scott and the outside world. 4. The Senior class now holds the ban- ner. “quap -Iseid 4siy ay2 sea soured "HL “Ad “PT 5. Agnes Scott ranks first in per- cent of married alumnae. 6. A group of. stu- dents from all col- leges in and around Atlanta who come together once a month to discuss inter-racial prob- lems. It is affiliat- ed with the Nat- ional Student Fo- rum Movement. 7. Agnes Scott is the youngest to have been granted a chapter. SSD enh odes seen sere oe oe senda eof seo nde eon oe oon seode ne sented ne neo oe nena ee oder oeode oe odente dented atest eteetentedesteeteotede 8. No, it is ‘a home for children, reclining about her. A god, who might have stepped from the Acropolis, awakens and drops his robe. After he has per- formed a few feats Greek Youths and Maidens enter, bearing gifts to the god. About him they form lovely friezes and continue to dance in rites of worship until he tosses the flower to Rome, who as a warrior teaches the subjects who appear at his call, to glorify war and manly strength in the dance. Rome passes the flower to a young peasant, who, colorfully garbed, steps from his dark robe, gradually becom- ing more gay and light-hearted as a Service Everywhere ADAMSON-COSTER CO., Inc. Cleaners and Dyers Decatur Branch 104 South Candler Dearborn 3087 college week-end camp in the United States, 9. Because it is the second sureea “eT 9 ~ W ue gqurod oe Tt B SUIM QOZT ‘42799 group of young peasant girls and boys join him reveling in the folk dance. Reverting from this early simplicity comes the Golden Age of the dance. An elaborately costumed dancer drops her dark robe, and entertains until a group of messieurs and mesdamois- elles of the court—possibly of Louis XIV—enter and give a court dance. Four footmen bring in a sedan chair, which they place in the center of the scene. From this steps the Premiere Danseuse. A company of ballet girls join her and delight the court with a brilliant dance. The court and entertainers go to the background as Spain rises to glory. Gypsy maids coquette with gypsy lovers who use tambourine and guitar to advantage. Spain tosses the flower to Italy under whose patronage Columbine blooms, early sought by Harlequin. Columbine tosses the flower to the last black-robed figure. A Russian exponent of the Roman- tic Evolution leaps forth. Slowly a ballet of Russian dancers gather about him and begin to execute the steps. Near the finale, but still in the heat of the action, gloom slips in furtively. Words cannot express the anger which wieote Seer oes node ee rene rea ae ote ene nero ne tener eae nero nfo ode oleae ae ole ode ool oes ofc ooo oleae oe oe ofa ose oe eae eae ne ene erent he expresses in the dance, when he finds his spell has been broken. He calls on flames, which gradually spread over the scene. Bells of Moscow are rung in warning and fear. The Rus- sians finally drive the flames and gloom away from the presence of the Queen. Joy adroitly picks up the flower which Gloom would have seized as he departed. The Russians, exult- ing in victory, complete their dance. Part ITI. The Queen rises, and as a reward to Joy for winning the earth to her, returns Youth, who had early been separated from him. The two give a brief dance of gratitude. At this moment a silvery piping is heard. It is the Piper of Spring, who trips out, golden hoof and bright horns of the satyr-like charmer gleaming. He dances with Joy and Youth. The people rise. Representatives of each group join for a great ensemble ex- pression, nature elements hovering about the borders. Then the Piper, with Joy on one side, Youth on the other, leads the way, followed closely by the Queen who would now for newer fields depart. The joyous grate- ful people come after her, to bid her farewell at World’s End. B. B. Season Closes With Peppy Games Seniors Down Freshmen; Juniors Take Game From the Sophomores. Thursday night at the last basket ball game of the season, amid the wild cheers and violent yelling from the SSeS eee seo eo de endo se reorder stone oer ee sere oer ooo leodeio deiedonie ii detoioleiedoielesiolotedoleleleledeleleddelededeieieleioleideddedeleioleiedeietet: spectators, the Freshmen met defeat at the hands of the hoary Seniors by a score of 88 to 15 and the Juniors carried off the 1928 banner by defeat- ing the Sophomores, 26 to 22, The gym was filled and overflowing with the “peppiest-pep” of the season. Each girl cheered her team on to victory and swallowed her chewing gum in the excitement. The Seniors and Freshmen started the ball rolling and the first quarter ended with a score of 7-3 in favor of the Seniors. The second quarter of the Senior- Freshman game livened up. Chopin Hudson certainly did her part—being one of fastest centers on the court this season. The half ended with a score of 11-10 in the Senior’s favor. The Freshmen made a desperate effort in the last half to bring victory to their team. The guards did their best but the Seniors multiplied their speed by two. Rice scored 16 points in the last half—making the final score 33 to 15 in favor of the Senior team. The “cheerers” held their breath when the Juniors and Sophomores took their line-up. The championship of the season depended on this one game! The Junior team, though badly crippled on account of the absence of Knight and Bridgman, executed excel- lent pass work, Pasco and Fowler completing beautiful passes in the center, The guards on both teams played to the best advantage. Wool- ford for the Sophomores broke up pass after pass. The score ran prac- tically a tie throughout the game, everybody by this time was wondering who the victors would be. The last quarter began with a score of 16-16 and the ball traveled from one goal to the other at a rapid rate. But when the whistle blew the score was 26-22 in favor of the Juniors. This gaves the Juniors the championship and the banner goes to the class of 29! The line-ups were as follows: Seniors—Forwards, Rice, Harper; jumping center, M. Riley; running center, M. Anderson; guards, Mc- Kinnon, Grier; substitution, Kalmon for Anderson. Freshmen — Forwards, Sprinkle, Knox; jumping center, Purdy; running center, Hudson; guards, Grey, Sprinkle. Juniors—Forwards, Lanier, Hunter; jumping center, Pasco; running center, Fowler; guards, Ridley, Sisson. Sophomores — Forwards, Castles, Nash; jumping center, Moore; running center, Shanklin; guards, Woolford, Armstrong. OSE) OS D0 te Spring’s Smartest Fashion of the hour show- ing the advanced Spring styles in Coats, Dress Suits and Ensembles, So wonderful in style, qual- ty and workmanship. Moderately priced. G, l/ f> LADIES READY-TO-WEAR 4 PEACHTREE (ARCADE BLOG) DG : a] tg LAY DOWN J | | PICK UP HAMMER > O wonn VOL. XII AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE, DECATUR, GA., WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1928. NO. 17 Seniors Celebrate Founder’s Day With Pomp and Ceremony Distinguished Company of Guests Ap- pears at Banquet The illustrious guests who were to appear at the an- nual Founder’s Day banquet Wednesday night, Febru- ary 22, were the inspiration of a gala occasion that the whole college community enjoyed. In the dining rooms the Juniors and Freshmen at their small tables and the Sophomores at their long table joined the faculty in eagerly awaiting George and Martha Washington and their company of guests who were to attend the sump- tuous banquet. After all others had found their places, the guests entered, led by George and Martha Wash- ington, who took their places at the head and foot of the long table especially reserved for them. Powdered hair, graceful fichus, and velvet coats transported every- one to the days of old. As soon as the company was seated, George Wash- ington welcomed his guests and introduced his wife in a witty speech: “We welcome you one and all To Mt. Vernon’s spacious hall. Though Volstead has emptied the cellar Of wines—red, sparkling, and mellow, We are sure he hasn’t spoiled your pep Nor destroyed that Mt. Vernon rep. It’s a Chesterfield dinner you’ll realize Because, my friends, it satisfies.” “Meet the wife, Martha, pretty and neat, Now I ask you confidentially, ain’t she sweet?” To which Martha graciously replied: “I blush at what my husband said; The crowd no doubt has gone to his head— This crowd of beauty and renown, Of gorgeous suit and lovely gown. George and I are glad you’re here; We’re the nation’s best people tonight, my dear. And now we'll all eat our dinner. Come try the cocktail; it’s a winner.” Mrs. Washington’s speeches: “George told the first American lie Now listen to it, brother. We hate to tell the same ole tale, But we ain’t go no other!” “Martha was ole George’s girl So faithful and so fair He’d tell her when he had late dates Been crossing Delaware After these speeches and songs of welcome every- one turned to the delicious fruit cocktail which awaited them. As the banquet progressed Mr. Washington in- troduced several famous guests, the first of whom was Thomas Jefferson “Tt is an appropriate time we are assembled here To celebrate ’76—another Leap Year. It took a braye man under his wife’s superintendence To sign the Declaration of Independence, Such a condition could be braved by but one, This man I present to you—Tom Jefferson.” Mr. Jefferson replied in a truly democratic manner: “Yes, I signed the Declaration. On independence I was keen. I’m a perfect bear for the Democrats; I’m an American, I mean. And so tonight I give a toast For a bigger and better state, For larger dinners year by year, And may our country rate.” The Sophomores honored Mr. Jefferson with: “The Declaration of Independence you’ve always known, You’ye heard it all your life. When cold winds blew he drank home brew; Tom wrote it to his wife.” In a few moments Mr. Washington rose again with these words: “Tt’s a strong right arm that kills the coon, And such an arm has Daniel Boone. A stalwart man, both brave and true, And now he’ll make a speech for you.” And Daniel Boone replied: “Priends, perhaps you know how hard it is for me to say The words which fill my mind today. I’ve lived so long in lonely woods And tracked wild animals for my food, I’ve used the handy grapevine swing And watched red Indians dance and sing; Nevertheless, I like to sit and chat With ladies about this and that, And though I’m ignorant of Emily Post I’m happy to offer our President a toast.” (Continued On Page 8) And thus did the Sophomores acknowleilge Mr. 2 wing r ‘5 Atlanta Alumnae Celebrate Founder’s Day With Banquet Miss Hopkins, Mr. and Mrs. Stukes, and Mr. and Mrs. Johnson Guests of Honor. by ab tic | » Club. 1 diet ab he Mitac, A * alumnae of Atlanta, Decatur, and other nearby towns, together with their husbands and beaux were invited. The club was decorated in purple and white and as far as possible this color scheme was carried out in the menu. Mrs. W. N. Dunn, the president of the Atlanta Alumnae Association, pre- sided. There were a few speeches by Mrs. Dunn, Mrs. Sam Guy, the presi- dent of -the National Alumnae As- sociation, and by Dr. J. R. McCain. Before the banquet the guests listen- ed to the radio program from the Biltmore Hotel over a radio especial- ly installed at the club for this pur- pose. The special chorus of the Glee Club, which sang over the radio were guests of honor at the banquet and gave several charming selections. Other interesting features of the program were solos by Mrs. S. G. Stukes, and by Mary Ruth Rountree, and a read- ing by Mary Ben Wright of the class of ’26. Included among the guests of honor were: Miss Hopkins, Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Stukes, and Mr. and Mrs. Johnson. Dr. B. R. Lacy to De- liver Baccalaureate Sermon Class of ’28 Well-Known on Campus. Dr. Ben R. Lacy will deliver the baccalaureate sermon for the class of 28. Known as the “fighting parson,” Dr. Lacey was chaplain in the army during the World War. For a num- ber of years he was pastor of Central Presbyterian Church in Atlanta. At the present time, Dr. Lacy is president of the Union Theological Seminary in Richmond. In addition to his being a trustee at Agnes Scott, he is a favorite in At- lanta circles. Dr. Lacy has made a number of informal talks in chapel, and it is with much enthusiasm that Agnes Scott will greet him again on her campus. Only Once ih Blue Moon jamanest ogee pbie - he A A. S. C. Radio Pro- gram Heard byAlum- nae All Over Country Numerous Wire From Those Listen- ing In. A special chorus Mae oe si 7 i ee Bosal hei Tinea from “4 (WSB) at 6:30 P. M. on the night. of February 22. The time allowed for broadcasting over WSB is in great demand and it was only through the courtesy of Mr. Biggers, who is con- nected with the Sears-Roebuck Agri- cultural Foundation and who gave us his hour, that our program was made possible. This kindness, I am sure, is much appreciated both by those at Agnes Scott today and by the alum- nae, The program was as follows: 1. The Alumnae Song (which was sung for the first time at the Trustee luncheon last year). 2. Dr. McCain. 8. Mrs. J. Sam Guy, president of the Alumnae Association. 4. College songs: “Here’s to the Rep, the Pep,” “I’d Rather Be a Hot- tentot.” 5. Miss Hopkins. 6. “Hark, Hark, Schubert. 7 “To a Wild Rose,” by Mac- Dowell. 8. “Japanese Love Song,” by Broke and sung by Mrs. Stukes. 9. The Alma Mater. Words of the Alumnae Song and of the Alma Mater had been mimeo- graphed and sent to all of the alum- nae in forty-one states and they were asked to sing them with the Glee Club. Messages from some members of the faculty had also been sent to the alumnae. It certainly seems that February 22 was a red-letter day for the alumnae as well as for us. the Lark,” by STUDENT TAKE-OFF PRESENTED BY FAC- ULTY AND ALUMNAE Tonight is the night! At 7 P. M. in the chapel. The faculty sponsored by the Decatur Alumnae is staging a revenge fully worthy of the years of seething submission to the annual faculty take-off. Produced by the stu- dents. This retaliation breaks all tradi- tion yet at the same time it provokes our unreserved admiration and curios- ity. Now is your chance to see your- self behind the footlights—even though by proxy. For the benefit of our Seotch friends admissions is only fifteen cents. Blackfriars Score Success In Production of 1-Act Plays Prize Winning Plays of Dramatic Class Unusually Good. As a result of the combined efforts and inspiration of our literary and dramatic geniuses on the campus Black- ; friars scored another triumph Saturday evening, Febru- | ary 25. For the third time in history they presented a program of one-act plays written by members of the play-writing class. The plays chosen to be produced ‘| by Blackfriars this spring were: “Hero Worship,” by Frances Hargis; “Dust of the Mines,” by Janet Mac- Donald; “Kitty Sees It Through,” by Emily Kings- bery; and “Vice-Versa,” by Josephine Walker. Only three of these were staged Saturday evening, how- eyer; “Dust of the Mines” is to be presented on April 21, together with Miss Margaret Bland’s play, “Pink and Patches” (alias “The Darned Dress”), which is to be taken by Blackfriars to New York for the National Little Treater Tournament and the David Belasco Cup contest during the week of May 7-12. “Vice-Versa,” the first play on the program, was a comedy, the plot based on an incident of a Tech- Georgia football game. Mrs. North, unexpected host- ess to Nancy Carroll and Euretta Webb, the daughters of her two former college friends, forces the girls on her son, William North, and his friend, Robert Foster, as blind dates for the game. Bill tells Bob that Nancy, Bob’s date, is deaf; he also tells Nancy that Bob is hard of hearing. As a result, after a few min- utes of screeching to Nancy, Bob decides he would much prefer the soft voice and “normal hearing apparatus” of Euretta Webb (Bill’s date) to the good looks of the Greatings By deaf Nancy Carroll. On returning from the game Bob and Nancy discover that neither is deaf; Bill is forced to confess his trick. Thereupon Nancy and Euretta make a confession, too; the so-called Nancy was Eu- eae and “vice-versa”! acy Cast: Walllign JN One aaa ee ee Louise Sydnor Mit. NOrph 2 aa poten u eae Lillian White Robert HOStGR ea eee ee Bee Keith Euretta Webbs-c-sieessres os Margaret Ogden Nandy Carrols <5 eae er een naneconons: Raemond Wilson REDS MOeth «Weer ee eee Mary Sayward The interest in “Kitty Sees It Through,” the second play, centered in Kitty, the energetic mountain woman who was shrewd enough to prevent the loss of the family savings for Annie Laurie’s “college” by digging up the ‘ack of money and placing a bag of rocks and paper inits place. Mary Reviere, in the title role, made a vigordis and convincing Kitty with an irresistible sense of ‘humor, Sally Cothran as the dirty mountain youth driwled “aw Ma” very effectively in protest to advice of pleanliness. Cast: | | Kitty Galway :cosacaceocestesateeeaes Mary Reviere Hie eee AL OL UN CG TY GIR nee Oe De er Dorothy Cheek AyMIG? LAH s oe a Mary Louise Thames Done... tee ee ae Sally Cothran Nore DH OnISS': .. = ee eee Belle Ward Stowe “Hero-Wotship,” the third play of the program, was also a charater study. It showed the struggle of a woman’s in for her worthless but dignified husband, a would-be Gvil War hero, and her love for her grand- son, Sam, wh) was desirous of a high school education. Affairs were lrought to a climax and concluded through Sally, the praud and selfish young married daughter. Mary Saywar| played “Mrs. Robbins” splendidly; Sara White made fp excellent “Sally”; she wept with such deceiving snifiles and sobs! Marian Greene was a spry and pomybus old veteran as “Robby Robbins”; and Jo Smith, a dicile but ambitious boy of fifteen. “Hero Worship” was, dramatically considered, the best written aid best acted of the three plays. Altogether this group of plays is the best yet pro- duced since ob play-writing class began. The Hot- tentots who faled to see them played have much to regret. i rs Davidson Glee Club To Entertain Saturday Night Saturday eveing, March 38rd, at’ 8:15 o’clock the Davidson Glee {lub and Orchestra will entertain with a varied Lim in the gymnasium auditorium. Num- bers appealing » all tastes will be rendered, including classical, jazz aid burlesque. Davidson College has an entirely new mtkic department this year and the vocal director is said t be unusually splendid. The Glee Club is reputed to bd one of the best in the South and we are glad to wekome it back once more. Tickets are fifty and seventy-five cents and will be on sale in Main hall from }:10 to 2:10 Friday, March 2, and from 9 to 10 and 11:4 to 12:30 Saturday. THE AGONISTIC Che Agonistic Subseription Price, $1.25 per year in advance. Single Copies, 5 cents. Published weekly. Owned and published by the Students of Agnes Scott College. Entered as Second Class Matter. STAFF OF AGONISTIC BMaitOreiniC hielo eee Carolyn Essig MESIStANE Motors. oo. 2 Elizabeth Merritt Business Mangger_____ _ -=_ =. ee Lillian White Assistant Business Manager_.------------ Martha Riley Selman SENIOR EDITION STAFF Maiwtor-in-Chler— 6 a ee ee Virginia Norris INSBISTAN DER IRUOR ie en Sarah Glenn A TIIGTIGUy OL Ola — oat a ea a ere Emily Kingsbery Himenange: PawOr <..-)- -e ane, Vera Kamper Joke GiGi = es ee eee Sarah White Society ‘hdttor= 2s eae Louise Girardeau MANAGEMENT Business Manaver.. .._-.. re Mary Crenshaw Virginia Carrier Anais Jones Louise Sherfesee Elizabeth Cole REPORTERS FOR SENIOR EDITION Irene Lowrance, ’28 Mary Crenshaw, ’ Mary Ray Dobyns, ’28 Josephine Walker, ’28 Miriam Anderson, ’28 Louise Girardeau, ’28 Gwendolyn McKinnon, ’28 Emily Kingsberry, ’28 Frances Brown, ’28 Frances Hargis, '28 Elizabeth Roark, '28 for a Emily Cope, ’28 Mary Shepherd, ’28 poy ; Dorothy Harper, ’28 Mary Perkinson, ’28 Ruth Evans Masengill, ’ EDITORIAL Every organization in the world has its knockers but it is only in the last few years that certain institutions, particularly city Chambers of Commerce, have set about forming organized bands of “Boosters.” These groups are for the advancement of the city, both within itself and before the outside world too. Some- times they work at home but frequently they 40 on organized tours over longer or shorter routes, advertising their city all along the way. A college like Agnes Scott has no need for a special organiza- tion such as this; its alumnae and students spread to all parts of the country and over the world, as it is. From some of the re- marks one hears around the campus, however, it is to be feared that all these Hottentots are not boosters. Some are frankly knockers, and, what is often worse, a few say nice things about the school but with such an air that they would have done much less damage if they had made some honest and intelligent crit- icism. If you must be a knocker be intelligent in your knocking! Do not blindly follow what someone else has said and let your opin- ions be molded by a person who perkaps has a biased point of view. Think for yourself! Have a reasoi for your likes and dislikes and be honest about them! Everyone realizes that there are certain types of girls who would not “fit’’ here at Agnes Scott. If such a girl asks your ad- vice about coming here, tell her you do not think she would like it, but tell her why, not throwing off on the school, but explaining what Agnes Scott stands for and why she would probably be happier somewhere else. Everybody gets tired of schod sometimes but just because one is feeling that way does not make it the fault of the school. Search yourself and put the blame vhere it belongs. A person who makes a habit of knocking indiscriminantly will surely come to believe her own criticisms, whetker they be true or not, when probably the fault is in herself. Do not knock unless you have to and then do it intelligently. Be a booster and you will be much happier than if you are always finding fault! Agnes Scott Offers Assistant Business Managers____---------_. it different times scholarships to study n France. One girl was unable to ac- sept the scholarship because of family reasons. The other Agnes Scotter to Fellowship to a French Student receive this honor is Miss Vivian Little, now an instructor in the French An announcement of great interest |Department of the college. She spent is that made by Dr. McCain, stating ja most interesting and profitable year that through the Institute of Inter-|in Paris studying at the Sorbonne. national Education a Fellowship will| The Institute of International Edu- be given next year for some French cation through which these scholar- girl to study at Agnes Scott. This ‘ships and fellowships are offered has Fellowship includes room, board, laun-|as its aim the development of inter- dry, and tuition. The Institute will national good will and understanding seiect for this fellowship some French through educational agencies. Through student who speaks her own language this body, scholarships are offered fluently and who will be able to aid from colleges and universities all over in the Romance Languages Depart- the world. Applications and recom- ment of the college. mendations are sent in to them, from This is particularly interesting since which they select those who promise two girls from Agnes Scott have won to be most worthy of the honors. Our Foreign Correspondent Editor’s Note: The following is a portion of a letter recently received from an Agnes Scott girl, Rowena Runette, who is studying in Paris this winter. She and her companion, Nancy Crowther, would have been Seniors here this year if they had not de- cided to complete their education at the Sorbonne. Everything you do in Paris is really a part of your education—including the ordinary, almost daily bus ride through the gardens of the Louvre down to the Opera, and the twice-a- day struggle in ordering food at various restaurants ranging from a five-franc lunch to a beautiful, elab- orate, five-course diner. But our ‘one serious educational effort is the course we are pursuing (and haven’t caught yet) at the Sarbonne—a course es- pecially for foreigners called the “Cours de civilisation francaise.” It is really not so hard, or at least we don’t take it very hard, spending about twelve hours a week there but not doing very much outside work (ex- cept some private French lessons, for which we do have to work). There are between fifty and a hun- dred people at each lecture at the Sarbonne, and they are of every na- tionality and age—lots of American girls, a few boys, and even some old men and women. There are about fif- teen Smith girls, spending their Junior college year over here, and also a group of about forty boys and girls from various northern colleges and universities, only one southern college being represented—Randolph-Macon— all united under the direction of the University of Delaware. These boys and girls getting full college credit have to live separately or two to- gether in French families and speak French all the time, besides doing out- side work. The walk from our quaint little ho- tel up to the Sorbonne is always fun —up the Boulevard Saint Germain, one of the largest boulevards on the Left Bank, then into the very nar- row little Rue de l’Ecole de Medicine where you always see French medical and law students, wearing their stu- dent caps or “berets”; and across the Boulevard St. Michel to the Sorbonne, the church of which is one of the very old buildings in Paris, famous for its beautiful architecture. But we gen- erally miss the grandeur of the ap- proach to the Sorbonne as we try to avoid the thousand and one taxies on the Boul’ Mich and then all but run the last block in order to get there, if not on time, well—not too late! Speaking of the Boul’ Mich, that Sree EE ee a ee OE Oe el is where they have the _ student; parades, usually with about three | gendarmes to each student! The gendarmes must like to show them- selves, and really, I don’t blame them, for they are by far the best-looking men in Paris. The other day we finally succeeded in finding (on a street only a block long) an endowed students’ restaurant where you get quite a good hot lunch for twenty cents. I think we were the only English speaking people there, and there was such a racket as I have never heard! It probably seem- ed especially noisy to us because they were talking in a foreign language, which always seems louder. It was an interesting place to see, though I doubt if we ever return to face the great masculine French stare, which was greatly in evidence there. We are taking dancing with a small group of French girls, and those les- sons are more fun than any we have. When we go in all the French girls come up and shake hands with us solemnly and limply. They would con- sider it an awful faux-pas not to do this, but sometimes I almost commit the unpardonable by forgetting it. We, Nancy and I, grin a great deal to make up for any lack of conversation which might be taken for coldness on our part. But we do have the excuse of being too breathless to talk during most of the lesson. Perhaps, on second thought, I am not very competent to discuss the Sorbonne. A few days ago Nancy and I passed a side of it we had not seen before, and without thinking I inquir- ed, “What is that building over there? Oh, I believe it’s the Sorbonne!” WE THINK! Are Students Adults? Every request for some new priy- ilege is met with the question: “Are the students capable of using this privilege wisely? Or will they just consider it a new toy for their pleasure and amusement?” In other words, are students adults? We live in a very compact commun- ity here at college. Every girl wears a label before the public—the name of her college—and it is her duty to see that that name is guarded from dis- honor as carefully as her own. For that reason we have certain regula- tions, and we sacrifice some of our individual liberties for the good of the community. When we graduate from college we leave that cireumscribed life, we have no set rules by which to live. Every decision will then be made, not so much in accordance with rules, as in answer to the question, “Is it wise and best?” What we will be in our life outside of college depends on our ability to make these decisions. But how much training for independent de- cisions do we receive in college? Certainly, the high school graduates who enter college every fall are not adults. Presumably, the Seniors who graduate every June, are. And yet what has made them so? How much opportunity have they had to learn to rule themselves? Our whole lives are regulated in an attempt to keep us from doing anything silly, and the plan also succeeds in keeping us from doing anything that shows any great amount of individual judgment. We do numberless things by rules. We have our lights turned off for us, and we go to bed at a certain time. Pre- sumably we have the same amount of work to do every day and are ready for bed at the same hour every night. And at the end of four years we be- gin to wonder if after all, we are pre- pared for life. The fault does not belong solely to the administrations of the colleges. It is the task of the students to prove themselves responsible. Yet how can we prove this responsibility unless we have decisions to make? Our rules should give an opportunity for individ- ual development in obeying them; they should be a little above the weakest members in the community, so that those persons may have a chance to grow stronger. The supposed abuse of Senior lights is always pointed to as proof that we have no judgment. And yet is that a fair test? For three years we have nothing to say about how long we shall sit up; that apparently is pre- sumed to train us not to sit up. And then our Senior year we are given the unlimited use of lights. I venture to say that if anyone twice our age, liv- ing in the same carefully regulated way, were suddenly presented with some similar privilege, he would be equally foolish. Our foolishness is not youth; it is simply human nature. Some of our regulations fail to con- sider this. They seem to infer that Seniors are very wise, and Juniors, very unwise. We are given no prep- aration in the use of our privileges. Would it not be better to give each privilege to each class in proportion to its ability to use it? We have for a long time held to the idea that Freshman and Sophomores have little sense of responsibility and less discre- tion. And yet, in other colleges, they use privileges wisely. They are ex- pected to act with a certain amount of discretion, they are trusted to use their judgment, and they respond to that trust. Until we give underclassmen some privileges which will call into play their sense of responsibility, which will force them to rely on themselves, we cannot expect to have a Senior class which does not occasionally abuse its privileges in a rather childish way. Sic3 2B Our Library Has teresting book, which he calls “The Public Mind.” The author has been nn Many New Books popularly received both here and abroad as a specialist-lecturer on pol- Few of us realize that our Library | itical problems. He is fully capable of receives new books almost every week. | treating his subject. He suggests that Several new and interesting books: we may solve the problem of the pub- have been received, very recently. The International Relations Club) ' lie mind by educating more conscious- ly for social judgment, and by using has provided us with two new books : the education to guide “human na- discussing the Russian situation—an | ture.” old subject but one which contains | ‘“Our Times” by Mark Sullivan. ever increasing knowledge. Another most interesting book is It Prof. Anton Karlgen, who is pro-!is the first of a four-volume work on fessor of Slav at the University of | the social and political history of the Copenhagen, treats very fully the Bol-! first twenty-five years of the present shevist peasant policy, in his book, | century in the U. S. The charming “Bolshevist Russia.” The author has! and vivid style of the author and the made many visits to Russia and has,! many illustrations, photographs, and for many years been a student of Rus- cartoons make up a delightful volumn. sian social conditions. He presents | Some of us are not interested in an interesting and vivid account of the| political and social affairs, but we are social state of Russia after eight years | all interested in psychological facts. of Bolshevist rule and influence. The Library contains several recent Another side of the Russian situa- books which discuss psychological tion is given in the book entitled “Rus- | points of view. We are always fasci- sia,” by Nicholas Makeen and Valen-;nated by murders,and one book is tine O’Hara. One of the authors is ainamed “The Psychology of Murder”; Russian, while the other is a long resi- | another, named “Dreams,’’ contains dent in the old Russian Empire. These | many interesting illustrations. In ad- authors attempt to tell the truth dition, we have a volumn, “Spiritual- about Russia so as to enable the reader: ism,” and a book concerning recent to form an accurate judgment of the | facts and discoveries about mental dis- essential factors in the historical! orders. growth and political situation of this | It would certainly repay us all to vast country. i browse around in the library and read Norman Angell has written an in- | some of these books. AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE DECATUR, GEORGIA Spacious and beautiful grounds elegant buildings with modern conveniences, full and able faculty. Courses leading to A. B. degree. music and art. Best advantages in For Catalog, Address J. R. McCain, President THE AGONISTIC Giddy Gossip Giddy Darling: February 22nd has come and gone. Shades of a holiday and hooray for George Washington—Scott! The Sen- iors looked SIMPLY GRAND all dressed up like ladies and gallants of old. Some of them took advantage of the “day off” and took a few days off: Therese Barksdale went to C-h-a-r-l]-o-t-t-e (you know, where Belle Ward lives) to be in a wedding, and Margaret Rice visited a debutante cousin in Mobile for Mardi Gras. They said they had the MOST WONDER- FUL time: DANCES, MARVELOUS MUSIC, CORSAGES, and MEN! Giddy, ever since I’ve been here I’ve | always wanted to be a Senior be- cause then I’d know EVERYTHING, but now I’m not so sure: I REALLY MUST tell you what Georgia Watson said. It even beats that famous “ibid” joke. The other day she was holding forth on the dumbness of peo- ple who didn’t know what i. e., viz., N. B., etc., meant. Mildred Greenleaf suspected her of not knowing herself so she asked her if she knew what N. B. meant. Georgia said, “Sure, I know what N. B. means; it means ‘Note Below.’” Now, Giddy, I ask you, is there any excuse? Why, I learned that in high school when I was young and foolish. And did you hear about Va. Love? They were talk- ing about Marie Jeritza, the singer, and somebody said, “Oh, yes, she was here last year.” up and said, “She was? What class was she in?” Can you beat it? I seem to be talking of no one but the Seniors, but here is a good one on Mary Riviere I can’t let by. THEY say that the other night after Y. W. Mary cornered the speaker and that they sang arias to each other from seven thirty to ten o’clock. And THEY . meme 0% *, (oo HEWEY’S FOR DRUG SUNDRIES, TOILET ARTICLES, NUNNALLY’S CANDIES and the DAILY DOPE GO TO— HEWEY’S Phone Dea. 0640-9110 315 E. College Ave. “LITTLE DEC” > ce % |third floor Inman, Giddy. : | say they sang in more funny lan- guages—even Chinese. Mary can speak Chinese and although I know you can play Mah Jong with- out knowing the language I don’t be- lieve you can SING without knowing it (and everybody else knowing it too). Do you, Giddy? Have I written you about Sally Peake’s new name of “Black Beauty”? Well, the other day Miss Smith met her on the steps. Sally said, “Good- morning, Miss Smith,” and Miss Smith (with broad grin on face) said, “Oh!—Black Beauty!” Now WHAT do you suppose she meant? There has been much excitement on You know they aren’t as quiet up there as they might be. Well, the other day Jane Bailey Hall up and moved to White House so she could have quiet and, Giddy, she moved RIGHT NEXT DOOR to Elleine Winn! Must run see if Ella has put up a phone call for me. But I’ve looked all year and have just about decided that it takes more than a look to get one. Yours ‘til Patty comes back from college, AGGIE. SOCIETY Agnes Scott has been particularly Virginia May popped | favored during the past week with vis- its from friends and alumnae. Visit- ors always add pep to our campus and make our troubles vanish like a bub- ble.” Rebekah News Elmina Calwell or rather, properly speaking, Mrs. Dudley Wade, visited Polly Irvine Thursday night. Mary Ramage spent Saturday night with Gwen McKinnon. Mary Bell McConkey, Nell Hillhouse, Gwen Mc- Kinnon, and Sarah Townsend had supper at the Ramages Saturday night. Alice Glenn and Dot Cheek went to the K. A. dance Thursday night. They are going to the Emory concert Sun- day. Chugga Sydnor sent Wednesday night with Sarah Smith in Atlanta. Eliza Ramey and Emily Cope are spending Sunday with Frisky Cooper. Dot Harper went to her uncle’s 73rd birthday party at Douglasville, Ga. Sarah Carmichael is visiting Mary Jane McCoy. re RETON SERRE ROR NS Tee S All Silk Chiffon Full Fashioned Hose in all wanted colors. Sizes 8 thru 10, $1.50 Pr. 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Mrs. Keith, Dot Keith, and Anne McKay are visiting Bee Keith. Mrs. Doyle is visiting Mary Jewett. Myra Jervey’s father and mother spent Sunday here. Mr. and Mrs. Fowler are visiting Louise. Harriet Smith’s father and mother came Thursday. Inman News Hazel and Helon Brown and Jean Lamont attended the Tech-Georgia basket ball game. UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SUMMER QUARTER EDWIN ANDERSON ALDERMAN, Ph.B., D.C.L., LL.D., President CHARLES GILMORE MAPHIS, Ped.D., LL.D., Dean First Term—June 18-July 27. Second Term—July 30-August 31. Institute of Public Affairs August 6-18 The Summer Quarter is an integral part of the University year, the courses being the same in character and in credit value as in the other quarters of the year. Degrees are conferred upon men and women for summer work. Each year more and more college students come to the University from the colleges in the North, East and West as well as from the South. In 1927 there were 2,167 students registered in the Summer Quarter from 35 states and 6 foreign countries. The Master's Degree may be obtained by properly qualified students in three Sum- mer Quarters. Several hundred different courses are offered. Courses are offered meeting all pre-medical requirements. Courses in first year medicine are given. Full year courses in most subjects, includ- ing modern languages. THE INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS attracted nation-wide attention. It offers excellent opportunities for students of govern- ment and the social sciences. The most beautiful and unique campus in America, Pleasant summer climate. Comfortable accommodations at reasonable rates. Tuition for non-Virginia students $25.00 per term. For SECRETARY OF SUMMER QUARTER Box 149-C UNIVERSITY, VIRGINIA illustrated folder and announcement School of Nursing of Yale University A Profession for the College Woman interested in the modern, scientific agencies of social service. The twenty-eight months course, pro- viding an intensive and varied experi- ence through the case study method, leads to the degree of BACHELOR OF NURSING. Present student body includes gradu- ates of leading colleges. Two or more years of approved college work required for admission. A few scholarships avail- able for students with advanced quali- fications. The educational facilities of Yale Uni- versity are open to qualified students. For catalog and information address: The Dean The SCHOOL of NURSING of YALE UNIVERSITY NEW HAVEN : CONNECTICUT Main News Helen Maury spent Sunday with Mrs. J. M. Harvey, of Atlanta. Martha North Watson went to her home in Opelika Ala., last week-end. Nina Hammond spent the week-end with her aunt in Atlanta. Frances Stowe, of Charlotte, is visiting her sister, Belle Ward Stowe. She has been feted with many parties and entertainments. Helen Johnson spent Friday night with Nancy Simpson. Mary Ruth Roundtree spent Tues- day night with Miss Bowie in Atlanta. Anne Dean and Dorothy Fooshe en- tertained at a bridge party Febru- ary 21. The guests were: Esther Stephens, Helen Maury, Emily Moore, Jane Eaves, Ione Gueth, Pauline Wil- loughby, Eleanor Bonham, Harriet Todd, and Gertrude Willoughby. Dorothy Fooshe and Esther Steph- ens spent last week-end with Mrs. T. P. Haselton in Atlanta. Miss Augusta Roberts, director of dramatics at North Avenue Presby- terian School, spent Saturday night with Margaret Ogden. Dittie Winter, Zoo Woolford, Sallie Peek, Lynn Moore. Julia Rowan, Dit Quarles, aond Miss Eagleson attended the Southern Conference basket ball series Friday night. Margaret Rice and Margaret Gerig have returned from Mardi Gras. Ansley News Therese Barksdale has returned from Charlotte where she attended the marriage of her cousin, Charlotte Milstead. MEMORY BOOKS AUTOGRAPH BOOKS GIFTS AND FLOWERS HOSE Decatur Woman’s Exchange DeKalb Theatre Bldg. “BEST IN TOWN” ROSY SMITH Next to Theater Sandwiches Sodas Cigars *, * Sara Jonston spent the week-end at Covington. Harriet Alexander spent Wednesday night with Mrs. Gause in Atlanta. Gaines News Louise Sherfesee and Sarah Glenn afternoon for the friends of Frances Stowe, who is visiting her sister, Belle Ward Stowe. Marion Martin and Jo Houston spent Saturday night with Frances Craig- head. Faculty News Miss White entertained Polly Stowe, Miss Phythian and Miss Scandrett at a breakfast Sunday morning in honor of Polly’s birthday. Ermine Malone: “Won’t your family be all unstrung when they get your grades?” Jeannette Shaw: “No; I wired them last night.” “T have read,” said Mr. Stukes, “that the hairs of my head are num- bered, but I can’t seem to find the back numbers.” Little boy, looking at _ triplets: “Which one are you going to drown, Ma?” The ANDREW JACKSON Nashville-Tenn Te TUTWILER. The REDMONT Birmingham-Qla The ANSLEY The PIEDMONT Atlanta ~ Ga The CARLING Jacksonville -Fla oO Dinkler Hotels Co.Inc Carling L. Dinkler Pres. Dispensers of True Southern Hospitality THE AGONISTIC ATHEETIC “AGGIE Annual Struggle Between Odds and Evens February 22 Victory Goes to Evens, 39-21 Colorful and skillful teams they were who met on the field of battle in the gym at 10:30 the morning of Feb- ruary 22 to do honor by feat of arms (get the pun?) to the Father of our Country, a feat which resulted in the 39-21-point victory in favor of the Evens over the Odds. The best play- ers from all four teams were chosen to represent the sister classes on this occasion. As follows: ODDS. POS EVENS. Fowler —---- Genter == 5 Moore C. Hudson —_ Side-center .. Shanklin Knight ~..--- Forward ~.--- Castles Sprinkle ~__ ~~ Forward —_-..-- Nash Grey. — === Guard —_--- Woolford Sprinkle ____- Guard ____ McKinnon The Evens, attired in billowy red bloomers and contrasting blue ties, and the Odds, in regulation bloomers and fetching yellow ties (reminding us of Richard H.’s) stood in various poses of expectant attention as the whistle blew and Referee Lynn tossed up the ball as signal that the struggle had begun. The fight is on! Shanklin gets ball, but her pass is intercepted and Odds get possession. Knight scores a quick one. Back to center and Castles replies with a score for the Evens. Players are tense as ball goes up again in center. Fast playing, in the midst of which Chopin wakes up to the fact that the floor is dirty and scrubs her corner of it in sitting position. This costs the Odds ‘two points, as Nash gains possession of ball and throws a goal. Again ball migrates to Evens’ end of field and Nash scores another. Applause is deafening. Odds’ ire is aroused, and Knight wins two points toward even- ing the account. Excitement runs high as a few moments later McKin- non and Knight have a heavy tussle over ball, Knight finally arising vic- torious and scoring once more. Score even. Balance swings again in favor of red bloomers and blue ties by two free throws, beautifully executed by Nash. Shanklin injures ankle in dash for ball, and time out is called just as Woolford and Knight are neck and neck, With only some brief passing, the quarter ends. This gives us a chance to view the fans turned out to witness the big game. There are the Freshmen blos- *, > Dixie’s Leading Furrier ATLANTA, GA. *, — Og soming forth in appropriate green raiment, yeling away under the compe- tent leadership of McCalip. Rivals goaded on by Townsend endeavor to drown out opponent’s voices. Facial expressions offer interest psycho- logical study. f Whistle blows for second quarter. Dobyns substitutes for Moore as cen- ter. Rapid scoring marks this period of the game, with one time out. Nash leads in number of goals thrown, Castles second and Knight third. One particularly tense moment occurs when ball rolls tantalizingly around the Evens’ goal and fails to fall in. Half ends with Evens leading by a good margin. Loyal supporters of this team rally in snake dance over court to tune(?) of “Hail, Seniors, Hail!” Undaunted, the opposing fans follow suit with an equal amount of noise. The two factions then assemble in opposite corners of gym and split their throats for the remainder of the time before the whistle summons the teams back on the court. Wilburn referees second half, Lynn acting as umpire. Moore returns to her place as center for the Evens. Lanier substitutes for Sprinkle as for- ward. After some close scoring in which Castles features, Fowler falls on her ankle and is seriously injured. She is carried off the field and put under the supervision of Dr. Sweet, at- tending physician. Purdie is put in in Fowler’s place as center. Some snappy goal-throwing ensues. Odds lead during this quarter in number of points scored. Quarter ends with an- other exhibition by Chopin, who does a swan dive onto the court finished up by a long chest slide. No injury sus- tained by this feat. Truly the girl is invulnerable. The last quarter consists of good, swift playing. Nash and Castles ex- cell in the scoring, each making two goals. Odds gain only two points— one goal—thrown by Knight. MceKin- non does some extra-excellent. guard- ing. Game ends favor of Even -seore of 39-21 in 4 Va - «~~ A man who hides behind a woman’s skirts isn’t a coward. He’s a magic- ian. *, as . re me 6 ag een grig CHootwear Ina variety of styles and all Moderately Priced $6.00, $7.50, $9.50 Mirror 76 Whitehall St. i ! 1 i the newest materials. 5 \ a ¢ LESSEE ELLE LEE E EEE E ELE EEE EEE EE ETS TPE E EEE E SS Du One of the * Publix Theatres Howard Only 25¢ Till 1 P. M. NOW! How You'll Laugh Richard Dix —n— “SPORTING GOODS” with FORD STERLING and GERTRUDE OLMSTED Publix Stage Show Ray Teal and the HOWARD STAGE ORCHESTRA ines “DANCE CAPRICE” ate ofeceoteoteodesestesteogecente secon feoteoteofefeoteotecteteoteoteotetententeoted + 9 — NEXT WEEK Screen Adaptation of the Stage Play “Rain” Gloria Swanson i “Sadie Thompson” with LIONEL BARRYMORE Publix Stage Show. Ray Teal and the HOWARD STAGE ORCHESTRA “DIXTELAND” Se oe ofe oleolenefeole oe ode ole okeole ole eieede lero seeded deleted te edoetoitondenedontes sfonfeofeofeoesfeote fenteofeodeobeofefenfeotesfeoteoteobeeoteoteotesteoleseteoteoteotesteoteatetet Polo Teams Chosen Varsity and Class Teams Announced. With the close of the season, the polo varsity has been chosen. The best players from all four class teams were selected after careful deliber- ation Those receiving the honor of varsity players are as follows: C. F.—Katherine Pasco, ’29. L. F.—Martha Riley Selman, ’29. R. F—Sarah Southerland, ’29. L. B.—Alice Jernigan, ’30; Margaret Rice, ’28. R. B—Sarah Hill, Owen, 730. G.—Mary Ray Dobyns, ’28. The class teams from which these girls were chosen are: Senior—C. F., M. Rice; L. F., M. M. Hough; R. F., E. Kingsbery; B., V. Norris; R. B., M. Perkinson; G., M. R. Dobyns. Squad—J. Walker, Graves, H. Kalmon, K. Kalmon. Junior—C. F., K. Pasco; L. F., M. "31; Carrington EATING IT UP WITH EBLY Now that the Basketball and Water Polo seasons are over, we are wonder- ing if the Baseball and Track teams will have as much in the way of sen- sational competitions to arouse our enthusiasm. That Nash-Castles simply can’t be equalled! Will Pasco’s long arm be as effect- ive in swatting with the bat or sling- ing the javelin as it has been in manip- ulating basket and polo balls? That arm just seems to have an uncanny way of attracting *em! That’s one of the main things that got her on both varsity teams. A good thing, too, Pasco—an excellent one. Hold on to it. We want to see Zoo Woolford at the bat. We are anxious to know if combination L. that famous frenzied face so effective in guarding will be as successful in 0. | baseball. It is rumored that Dr. Hayes is a veritable Babe Ruth and Dr. Wright a R. Selman; R. F., S. Southerland; L. Ty Cobb II. That looks like hard sled- B., E. Morgan, G. B. Knight; R. R. Worth, R. Knight; G., H. Ridley, L Bridgman. Squad—R. Paxon, G. Le- May. F., P. Willoughby; R. F., E. Bonham; L. B., C. Owen; R. B., S. Townsend; G., M. Ogden. Squad—A. Erlich, S. Arm- field. Freshman—C. F., S, Hill; L. F., H. Friedman; R. F., J. Thompson; L. B., M. McCalip; R. B., D. Keithley; G. Sos 7 Chandler. Squad—R. Peck. Automobile Mania Nashes to Nashes, Stutz to Stutz, If Chevrolets don’t get you The flivvers must— Cause “Henry’s made a lady out of Lizzie.” “If they adopt simplified spelling,” remarked the letter B, ‘it’s the only way I'll ever get out of debt.” That’s all right, B, though you’re in debt, you’re never in hot water. Sophomore—C. F., A. Jernigan; L. | ssagaguuaienioneeeebiennenienwek ding for the last year’s baseball ”|yarsity in their game against the faculty Friday. To say nothing of such oldtimers as Dr. MeCain, Mr. Robinson, Miss Willburn, and Miss Randolph. Mr. Cunningham can sling a wicked curve, if we have not forgot- ten past experience. Miss North, too, looks to us like a dangerous opponent. Come on Hottentots! That’s going to be some peppy li’l game Friday! However, leap year may help in this instance. Girls, how about buy- ing off some of the male members of the team? There are bribes and bribes, you know. Of course the faculty could bribe with grades! We hadn’t thought of that. Just the same, it’ll be some snappy game! That is, if it doesn’t turn out to be fiction as the Water Polo classic did. We were all set for the struggle be- tween the faculty flying squadron and the polo varsity in the A. 8. C. pool this week. But evidently there weren’t enough water wings to go around the professors—er—that is—to go around among the professors. 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Other Spring Coats priced $19.50 to $49.50. New Spring Frocks of crepe Roma, polka dots, prints, flat crepes, georgettes. M. Rich & Bros. Co. Priced $24.95. The Sub-Deb Shop —Rich’s Third Floor (PROS of Scrub Basketball Teams Meet In Epic Battle The Scrubs of the four-class basket- ball teams met Friday afternoon, Feb- ruary 24, in two rough and tumble scrimmages—Sophomores vs. Fresh- men, and Seniors vs. Juniors. The Sophs crowned the Freshies for a score of 27-2, and the Seniors suffered a 6-0 defeat at the hands of the Jun- iors. Nash and Woolford refereed the first game, Ridley and Trammell the second. There was much tense excite- ment, especially at the end of the first half of the Senior-Junior game when the score was 0-0. It perhaps would have been more valuable to have scheduled these games earlier in the season, as a number of unusual and rather startling plays were executed which might have been beneficial to the regular teams. Enthusiastic cheering by faithful fans made an integral part of this last outburst in the cage line. Judging from the noise, these contests formed a fitting flourish at the close of an un- usually good season. He: “I don’t think I'll be home for dinner tonight.” She: “How will I know?” He: “If I change my mind, I'll call, but don’t answer, then I’ll get my nickle back.” *, 1f 00m eee eee ee Spring Lae AGONTS TTC Miss Ellen Young Visits Agnes Scott Miss Ellen Young, who is known and loved on our campus, arrived February 21 for a two weeks’ visit here. Miss Young was principal of Agnes Scott Academy in 1906—back in the days when all students lived in Main and all classes were held in the “old gymnasium building.” Seven years she served here and was so suc- cessful in her work that Agnes Scott outgrew the term “Academy” and be- came a genuine four-year college. At- tempts were made to transplant Agnes Scott Academy so that, under the ex- cellent guidance of Miss Young, it might become a preparatory school for our own Agnes Scott College, but the trustees were unwilling to have the name Agnes Scott elsewhere, and so the idea was abandoned—Miss Young taking up the work of dean at Queen’s College, Charlotte, N. C. The first week of her stay will be spent at the home of Miss Torrance. However, we are to have her in Rebekah Scott dining room for the Founder’s Day dinner. When she leaves Miss Tor- rance, she will come to the Alumnae House as the guest of Miss Hopkins. 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Phone Wa. 812 aoe ofeofeote keel ote sfonde oe ote of odes ote ate oleae deseo ode ode een alee ene nen ndeofee seer ole oe ese oe nese se ene nde sade atene ofa efoto ne okeode oderteeozeogs Brilliant Basketball Season Closes Selection of Class and Vars- ity Teams. One of the best basketball seasons of the college closed with the Odds vs. Evens game of the twenty-second. There has been some exceptionally excellent playing this season. The out- standing girls in this line compose the basketball varsity, recently selected. They are: Guards—Woolford, 730; McKinnon, 28. Centers—Pasco, ’29, jump center; Hudson, ’31, side center. Forwards—Knight, ’29; Nash, ’30; Castles, 30. The class teams have also been of- ficially announced: Senior—M. Rice, Captain. Guards — MeKinnon, Carrier, Grier. Centers—Dobyns, Riley, Anderson, side center. Forwards—Harper, Rice. Squad — H. Kalmon, Walker, Perkinson. Junior—L, Bridgman, Captain. Guards—Ridley, Bridgman. Centers—Pasco, Fowler. Forwards—Knight, Lanier, Hunter. Squad—E. Rice, Sisson, Paxon, S. Johnson. Sophomore—Z. Woolford, Captain. Guards — Woolford, Armstrong, Flinn. Centers—Moore, Shanklin. Forwards—Nash, Castles. Squad—Arwood, Trammell, Stack- house, Bonham. Freshman—J. Grey, Captain. Guards — Martha Sprinkle, Grey. Centers—Purdie, C. Hudson. Squad—L. Miller, Friedman, Skel- ton, Chandler. Forwards—Mary Sprinkle, Morrow. E. Crenshaw, Hill, Knox, Mr. Stukes Speaks In Chapel Under Auspices Vocational Guidance Committee. Mr. Stukes, wnder the auspices of the Vocational Guidance Committee of the Y. W. C. A., spoke in chapel Sat- urday morning on the subject of Unfor- few choose “Teaching As a Profession.” tunately, he said, very teaching as a life vocation; young peo- ple, just out of college, teach for a Asa matter of fact no occupation offers a year or two just to waste time. wider field for service. Girls just leav- ing school, are best fitted for work in secondary schools as elementary teaching requires added training. This training is very accessible, however, and beside these two fields there are often opportunities for teaching music, dramatics and art. There is a bureau here which aids in placing students in these different fields but it is well to join a regular agency, also. What are the requirements for sec- ondary school teachers? First of all a college degree which includes certain professional training in the way of courses in education and psychology. More and more academic training is being required also. The time will come when teachers will teach only their major or minor subjects, things they know most about. It is not fair to themselves, their pupils, or their school to do otherwise. Who should teach? Just because one is a college graduate is no sign he is a good teacher. 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Affiliated with MACYS ~New York Third Floor. 4n400nnnenshhecenibiesebessasasesabeesepereweriinrassseeseeneenae WORE Faculty Heart Throbs There are ways and means of find- ing out just what is going on in the parlors of Main, the colonnade, and certain little rooms downstairs in Re- bekah Scott between the hours of eight and the witching moment of nine forty-five when the lights wink (and what is the significant symbolism of that, Miss Blanko?) but it still re- mains for some brave and tactfully sympathetic young maiden to ap- proach the faculty members, collect- ively or individually, when they are in a tender and ruminative mood and find out exactly who’s what in their lives, and why. So far we have only vague and di- verse rumors with which to let our imagination play—and that, said John, is most unsatisfactory!—to those who seek constantly for true knowledge and devour facts by the library full. We thought maybe Polly could help us out—she usually always does—but this time she shook her head and widened her eyes at us and confessed in a hol- low whisper that she could a tale un- fold but absolutely not for publica- tion. Suspicious! We think, let’s go pump Miss Florine. We found out, though, that It couldn’t be done. She admitted that she knew a thing or two, but declared that she was honor bound not to divulge a single secret detail, and even we aren’t depraved enough to try to persuade a friend to unbend her honor. Miss Jackson, whom we bearded at her customary table in the Tea Room, also refused to regale us with stories really perti- nent to our subject. Her manner of evasion was pleasant but decided, so with heads slightly bowed as a token of bitter defeat we came back to our favorite Freshman tales of love among the faculty—after all there are none such in existence and where else. Take for instance the romantic re- port of how Mrs. Dieckmann hid for hours (or was it days?) inside the organ and suffered tortures all for her Christian love. How many mod- ern girls would be self-sacrificing and ingenious enough to woo in that man- ner? Echo answers, not many—that day, alas, has passed. And how about Mr. Holt’s scaring the future Mrs. Holt nearly to death by asking her one day to remain after class—maybe it was Lab—anyway, to remain, and then popping the ques- tion while she was so frightened that she would have answered “yes” to al- most anything. We think that was good psychology—at least it certainly worked well that time. Mr. Johnson’s proposal was abso- lutely the most appropriate and cor- rect one in the annals of the Insti- tute. He merely asked Miss Gussie O’Neal if she wouldn’t accompany him for life, and she must have answered politely and more or less casually, “I shall be charmed to,” because she has —music! Lohengrin by special re- quest. And while we’re being musical, how about Mr. Stukes and Frances Gilli- land? Personally we think that the date pad must have led a tearing exist- ence during that courtship. Ella says the girls were simply frantic in their desire to keep up with the case. And just to think that the Decatur street ear, yes, the one we ride every Sat- urday afternoon, took them to and fro—wherever they were going on those trips when all the time Mr. Stukes was supposed to be Frances’ chaperone. The joke was on some- one, we ask you who? We truly could rave on for hours about mysterious rose bushes planted on the campus, and fresh flowers daily laid as offering on a certain historic desk, and gift Latin grammars, but our time is up and our space is filled so we must sign off. If any reference for all this is required—well, Dame Rumor hath it! COMPLIMENTS OF ELLIOT’S PEACHTREE STUDIO + WHERE WE GOT SONGS Too often we sing our college songs without thinking and without inquir- ing how and where we got them. The first Alma Mater, that of the Insti- tute, was written by Bell Dunnington of the class of 1902. She is now Mrs. T. D. Sloan and lives in Cleveland, Ohio. She is an aunt of Marion Daniel, who graduated in last year’s class. Our present Alma Mater was writ- ten by Dorothea Snodgrass, ex 710. After she left Agnes Scott, she went to Paris where she spent several years. When she returned to this country she married an army officer and, as Mrs. ~ John D. Townsend, lives at Plattsburg Barracks, New York. Jean Powell, who was here at the time of the Institute, worte the wods to “Agnes Scott, My Agnes Scott.” She is now Mrs. W. H. McCroskey and lives in Knoxville, Tenn. Annie Smith, 710, wrote the “Purple and White.” She was engaged in Y. W. C. A. work in Georgia for some time and is now general secretary of the Y. W. C. A. in Portsmouth, Va. Louise Davidson, ’09, wrote the words to our old favorite, “I’m a Hot- tentot From Agnes Scott.” After she graduated from Agnes Scott she sang in concert for a while, and then she played with DeWolff Hopper in “The Better ’Ole.” At one time she was the advance agent for Georgette LeBlanc (Mme. Maeterlinck), and now she lives in New York City. Our Y. W. C. A. benediction was not set to music by Frances Glasgow, al- though she was the first one to play it. It was sung by an Australian named Brown who came here with an evangelist, “Hail Agnes Scott, We Sing to Thee” was written by Polly Stone, 724, and has been sung by each suc- ceeding even class, especially on class day. VERA BEAUTY SHOP Masonic Temple Bldg. De. 1124 BALLARD’S Two Exclusive Optical Stores Will fill your oculist prescription 100% correct, of the finest material obtainable and in the latest styles. Ask about the new Tillyer cor- rected curve lens. WALTER BALLARD OPTICAL COMPANY 105 Peachtree St. (Clock Sign) 382 Peachtree St. (Medical Arts Building) ATLANTA THE AGONISTIC Senior Traditions Where They Came From. The first privilege that the grave and reverend Seniors adopt whole- heartedly and without reserve is the unlimited use of lights—all night if desired! But we seldom stop to won- der who were the first Seniors to at- tain this honor. Back in the days of the Academy and the Institute the graduating classes were very small— in 1898 and again in 1901 there was only one girl to graduate. Naturally the Administration wanted to encour- age more and more girls to take the full course and graduate, and so the custom of Senior lights was insti- tuted in 1900 in order to make the Senior year as attractive as possi- ble. At that time there were no elec- tric lights available after ten o’clock at night, and all those who sat up after ten had to use oil lamps. So it was the thing to do to ask that your Senior lamp be left burning for you the day you arrived in the fall of your Senior year whether you arrived at midnight or noon. At the first Seniors were allowed to use their lamps only until eleven, but since then the custom has gradually grown up of using lights as long as they are needed. Another tradition very dear to the hearts of all Seniors—especially those who live in Ansley and Gaines—is that of coming late to meals. Until 1912 no one was allowed to enter the din- ing room after the doors had been closed, but Miss Gude, who was here at that time in the department of his- tory, persuaded the powers that be to allow Seniors the privilege of com- ing late to meals. Sophomore sisters have already passed almost into the realm of the legendary since the class of 1926 was the last class to have them. The custom of each Senior choosing a Sophomore on Valentine Day of her Junior year to be her Sophomore sister was begun by the class of 1917. This custom continued in force until the Junior year of the class of 1927 when they decided to do away with the custom. The Sophomore sister tradi- tion was a lovely one, but it seems nicer to have all Sophomores included in the commencement festivities than only the chosen few. Senior coffee is one of our traditions of which we are proudest and which we enjoy perhaps most of all. It was begun by the class of 1922 who began to serve coffee every Sunday after- noon in the tea room. At first attend- ance was strictly limited to Seniors, and everyone stayed practically all afternoon and sat out on the tea room steps and talked. The Juniors liked the idea so well that they decided to have Junior tea, and the Sophomores, not to be outdone, said, “We’ll have Sophomore chocolate.” The Freshmen were feeling rather left out, and so they decided to have Freshman malted milk. The three younger institutions seem to have languished, but Senior coffee is still flourishing in the pride of its youth. The custom to which some girls look forward from their Sophomore year on is that of book burning. It has been celebrated at Agnes Scott ever since the days of the Institute. Book burning is regarded by some girls as a chance at last to get even with the world in general as a result of some required course that did not live up to expectations. At any rate, it’s lots of fun to throw a whole year’s work in German prose or in history notes or in physics experiments into a blazing barrel and see so much labor go up in smoke! But the ceremony of Junior capping which follows the book burning is one that is dearest to the hearts of us all as we look back on it and at the same time look forward to it. It is then perhaps as at no other time that we realize just what Agnes Scott means to us. Until 1918 it was the custom for the President of the Senior class to give her cap and gown to an outstanding Junior at a cere- mony similar to that we have now; but the class of 1918 began the custom of having each Senior take a Junior to whom she gives her cap and gown. And now we have added to our cata- logue of lovely things one thing more to stand in our memories beside the library windows at dusk, the scent of a camp fire on Pine Hill, and Main tower in the moonlight. Books Store Opens | Miss Torrance end. (Dehatine Team to" New Department! Miss Harn Elected New Books and Current Magazines Installed The “bigger and better” slogan that is so popular today has not failed to jimpress workers for the greater Agnes Scott. improvements on our campus has been One of the latest important the opening of the new book store, which is more exactly a shop that holds: everything Hottentots particu- Text books and theme paper, yes—but more—your favorite Parisienne tint of rouge, blend of powder, scent of taleum; chocolates, salted peanuts, caramels (just a step from the dormitories, passed after almost every class!); stationery plain or with the Agnes Scott seal, stamps, ink and paste. Indeed, all the little things are carried that one suddenly rushes for at the eleventh hour. And if you will compare, you will find that several pennies can be saved on many of the articles. Look it over with an eye for business and convenience, and you can not but be pleased. Quite the most delightful depart- ment of the store opened just yester- day—a veritable novel and magazine section! Several copies of about twen- ty novels, best sellers of the past month, are arranged on attractive shelves to the left of the door, and near them are current copies of twelve of the most popular magazines. These novels will be replaced monthly as the new supercedes the old in the public larly desire. eye. The first shipment includes John Erskine’s “Adam and Eve.” These novels and magazines will be sold at the regulation price. If your favorite magazine is not on the shelf, ask the person in charge of the book store about it, and if a sufficient num- ber of calls come in, the magazine will be added to the regular list. Any novel desired can be obtained within twenty-four hours. This department has been opened as a convenience and pleasure for the ‘students. The books are for sale; they can not be handled and read in the shop because the Book Store is re- sponsible for all depreciation. Go down to see this attractive new department. Look over the stock in general. Realize that the Book Store is a venture taken by the college for the students of Agnes Scott. When you see what it has to offer you, no urging will be needed for your patron- age. Your Attention “Not in the Catalogue,” a booklet issued recently by the college, bears the note: “Revised by present mem- bers of Hoasc.” The booklet was also presented to the student body as hav- ing been revised by Hoasc. Hoase and Dr. McCain wish to correct this error. A revision was worked upon but it was decided that the form in which it was previously issued should be used again. Thru error, the acknowl- edgement was not withdrawn. Og New arrivals assures a ga- laxy of styles and values at $14.75, $23.75 and $29.75. Smart new Spring Coats and Ensembles at $14.75, $24.75, $29.75. 4 Peachtree | i A Dress Event Full Professorships We are all so glad that Miss Tor- rance and Mis Harn werde in a recent meeting of the trustees elected to full professorships. Miss Torrance, who has been here since Agnes Scott was an academy, is one of the most popu- lar members of the faculty. She is appreciated not only in her Greek and Latin classrooms, but also in the Clas- sical Club, in which she has taken a deep interest, and as faculty chair- man of the Lecture Association. Miss Cook’s enjoyable program and Dr. Laing’s delightful lecture have begun what promises to be a very successful season, with John Erskine and others already engaged. Miss Harn, who has been at Agnes Scott for seven years, is another be- loved member of the faculty. Her in- teresting German and Spanish classes are filled with pupils. Nor are these zealous students all “Hottentots.” Miss Gooeh declares that German un- der Miss Harn is fascinating, while two of our fellows—Sterling Johnson last year, and Frances Rainey this year, are quite as enthusiastic. The already full-fledged professors welcome Miss Torrance and Miss Harn to their fold, while the other members of the faculty, and the students con- gratulate them both and rejoice in their promotion. BAILEY BROS. SHOE 110 Atlanta Ave. DECATUR, GA. Phone: Dearborn 0172 Meet Vassar March 16 Is Announced MacDonald, Shepherd and Norris Chosen. On March 16, in the gymnasium, Agnes Scott will debate Vassar on the question: Resolved, That the United States Should Cease Protecting By Foree of Arms Capital Invested in Foreign Lands, except After Formal Declaration of War. The team chosen to represent Agnes Scott in this de- bate was announced in chapel Tues- day morning, February 21. Janet Mac- Donald and Mary Shepherd, with Eleanor Lee Norris as alternate, will uphold the negative side of the ques- tion. This is the first time Agnes Seott has debated a team from the North and we are very anxious to have our best foot foremost. With such a team, however, there is little eause for fear. Old Maid (to married lady): “Have you ever caught your husband flirt- ing?” Married Lady: “Sure. That’s the way I caught him in the first place.” ‘. * x > * COMPLIMENTS OF Bookhammer Hairdressing Parlors 78% Whitehall Ponce de Leon Biltmore Hotel oreo: a e Continuous 1 to ll ATLANTA’S FINEST THEATRE —Now— With Glenn Tryon and Ben Bard On the Stage Neil O’Brien Famous Blackface Minstrel and 4 Other Pantage Acts Matinees, 35c CAPITOL Nites, 60c On the Screen Janet Gaynor in “2—GIRLS—2 WANTED” —NEXT WEEK— On the Screen Alice Joyce “13 WASHINGTON SQUARE” with Jean Herscholt and Geo. Lewis 5—BIG TIME PANTAGE ACTS—5 2, me xy I P Allen & Co. “The Store all Women Know" Blazer Suits $47.95 ! 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C.: “What do you want a green lipstick for?” Flapper: “Don’t be stupid, I’ve got a date tonight with a traffic cop!” Boy (to fiancee): “Which will you have, a box of candy, or a diamond ring?” Fiancee: “Is the diamond real?” Boy (dramatically): “As real as the roses in your fair cheeks!” Fiancee: “Hand me the box of candy, quick!” Man (in restaurant): “Waiter, this chicken has no wish-bone.” Waiter: ‘Well, you see, sir, it was a very happy chicken. It had nothing to wish for.” Kitty! Kitty! “T’ye always had a presentiment,” she said, “that I would die young.” “Well, dearie,” remarked her lady friend, “you didn’t, did you?” MTT eee lene Sere heehee Lee rhe esha oleae leo ole ese ate sere se ae se ene ne see ale nen ne ole ate fe ne ste nfeslengerte ion coats.” els, and they look it! 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Fifth Avenue Linen Shop At Greatly Reduced Prices UNDERWEAR, HOSIERY, SPECIAL CREPE DE CHINE NEGLIGEES TRIMMED WITH LACE $5.95 VALUE $10.00. 69 Whitehall St. LEN II IN II OEE ING LEILA LIE INI INI IIE IIIS Sottetenaetegtetetotetedoletetoitetonaetonaetupeetenateget New Spring Apparel In a Comprehensive Variety of smart and useful Fashions The Prices are Moderate Forty-Two Years On Whitehall \. No Connection With Any Other Store of Similar Name \ Py oF OC ED (| = rohsin’s Correct Dress for Women 50 ten NS THE AGONISTIC Day Student News Just a few more months and the Senior day students will draw a re- gretful curtain over frantic dashing for eight o’clock classes, plate lunches at the Tea House and one lone nickel between Decatur and Atlanta. After four hectic years of worrying over er- ratic schedules we begin to think, “Gee, we are going to miss Sue and Jane after next year.” Then we wish that we had known them just a little better—a little bit more of their per- sonality—something besides just short discussions of exams and cuts on the street car. So we’ve decided that before we let them slip away in May, we will in- troduce you to some of the Senior day students. You know them already, of course, but perhaps not as their best friends know them. There isn’t, as Miss McKinney would say, “a stock character” among them. It is fitting to lead off with Anna Knight and Sarah White because everybody knows “the Gold Dust Twins,” though they don’t look much alike, except to be blonds, even the gym department gets them mixed up and after four years they still say Anna White and Sarah Knight. Then there is Celice Hunter and Hattie Gerschow, brunette and blond boon companions who major math and eat their lunches in the big touring ear in front of Main every day. In the special group might come our two Phi Beta Kappas, Myrtle Bledsoe and Evangeline Papageorge. Myrtle’s inclinations are literary and Evangeline’s are scientific. We’re ex- pecting great things of them some day. Then there is the clan that gathers in the day student room down in the gym every day. Red Hudson, famous for her recent case of mumps and breaking the record for the baseball throw last year; Elsie Davis, self-ap- pointed guardian of our newly acquir- ed white cat and vice president of the day students; Elizabeth McIn- Call Us for NORRIS CANDY SKRIP INK ELIZABETH ARDEN TOILET- ELIZABETH ARDEN TOILETRIES SHAEFFER LIFE-TIME PENS LEARY-AYER PHARMACY Service With a Smile “The Service Store” THE S. A. CLAYTON CO. EXPERT HAIRCUTTING All Styles By MR. WATSON and MR. SHAW 115 Hunter St., S. W. Wa. 7289-7290 SWEATERS PENNANTS NOVELTIES THE COLLEGIATE SHOPPE 153 Sycamore Street Dearborn 1768 DRY CLEANING PRESSING SCOFIELD GROCERY COMPANY Decatur, Ga. THE HOME OF GOOD EATS DECATUR DRY GOODS CO. DEPENDABLE MERCHANDISE At Low Prices NIX SHOE SHOP ALL WORK CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED Decatur Georgia TEMPLE STUDIO Masonic Temple, Decatur ALL KINDS OF PHOTOGRAPHS It is with great pleasure that the exchange editor views the high-grade work displayed in college publications. According to an article reprinted in the Smith College Weekly from the Sanford Daily, experience gained on tyre, who when not in the gym is to be found in the chemistry lab; and Eunice Ball, the envy of us all be- cause she doesn’t have to take gym. Perhaps the largest group are those who live here in Decatur and can thumb their noses at street cars: Bo Skeen, who can recite the list of every fraternity that rates; Julia Napier, who goes in for bridge and Latin with equal finesse; Emily Ram- age, who keeps everybody in gales of laughter over her naive relations of her experiences in boarding school; Mildred Phippen, who has the most interesting and neatest notebooks we ever saw; Mary Sayward, one of our most talented members, who is presi- dent of Blackfriars and is going to New York with members of the alumnae to compete for the Belasco Cup; Betty Allgood, of the sad smile, who can play the piano like one in- spired; Irene Garretson, with hair like a crow’s wing and a gorgeous sense of humor. Then there’s Alma Metcalfe, who is smart enough to major Bible and minor Greek; Martha Overton, a Latin scholar; Ann Todd, an ambitious chemist; Rosalthea Sanders, a femin- ine Mencken; and Pat Collins, some future day to take Chief Justice Taft’s place. Last and noisiest, there is the bunch that congregates in the basement of the library: Eugenia Gobere, who leaves us next year for a medical course at Yale; Edna Volberg with hair that would have made Rapuzel gnash her teeth in envy; Florence Smith, who lives only for two things— graduating and John; Martha Riley, who goes in for the most violent forms of athletics, and last and nois- iest your lowly scribe, Frances Hargis. o 2, re g se Clover Leaf Bakery 143 Sycamore St. Home Made BREAD, ROLLS, CAKES, PIES AND PASTRIES ee | se - Phone Walnut 5776 BAME’S, Ine. “Atlanta’s Exclusive Victrola and Radio Shop” New Orthophonic Victrolas—RCA. Radiolas and Stewart-Warner Radios Victor and Columbia Records 107 Peachtree Street Opposite Piedmont Hotel ATLANTA, GA. BRACELETS, DIAMONDS, WATCHES, SILVERWARE LOVING CUPS HENRY MUENCH Jeweler 63 Peachtree St. ATLANTA, GA. college papers is a great help to those who enter the newspaper field after graduation. “Most everyone comes into editurial work on a mag- azine is a college graduate,” says Joseph Henry Jackson, editor of the Sunset Magazine. perience that a person gets in edit- who “However, the ex- ing a college periodical is usually bet- ter than that acquired by the one who has merely contributed, well for in- stance, poetry.” Of outstanding in- terest are the Smith College Weekly, The Vassar Miscellany News, The Sun Dial, The Hornet, and The Technique. The Tar Heel, published three times a week, almost crosses the border-line separating the college periodical from the newspaper daily. The Smith College Weekly has pub- lished a Pictorial Section in addition to its regular issue for February 15. This is an individual feature and the pictures are attractive and interesting. It is suggested that the addition of pictures of outstanding people and teams of other colleges would give an intercollegiate interest and aid the growth of student felowship. The system of Vagabonding found at Smith fills a need felt in many col- leges. There are so many sources offered on each campus that the stu- dent would like to take for general cultural knowledge, yet so much re- quired work that he only succeeds in getting a very few. The system of posting the interesting lectures for the week and granting permission for attendance should greatly relieve this situation. The Vassar Miscellany News is one of the few semi-weekly college period- icals. A large part of it, as of the Smith College Weekly, is given up to exchange articles and subjects of in- ter-collegiate interest. Foremost of the latter type is the appeal of col- lege presidents for a dormitory in Paris. “Fifteen prominent university and college presidents, representing all sections of the United States, have issued a joint statement urging that a dormitory for American students be included in the building program of the Cite Universitaire. The Cite Universitaire, an interna- tional student city now being built on a seventy-acre tract at the far end of the Latin Quarter, Paris, contemplates a group of dormitories erected upon the American dormitory plan to house the students from all over the world who go to Paris to study. Each dormitory is to be built on a site donated by the University of Paris, out of funds provided by the country whose students will occupy it, and will be conducted under the super- vision of a Council of Administration composed largely of citizens of the country concerned. A central building will provide auditorium, library, res- taurant and gymnasium facilities.” Keith’s Albee Georgia Big Time Keith Vaudeville WILLIAM and JOE MANDELL =) “QUIET PLEASE” RYAN and NOBLETTE EVERETTE SANDERSON CO. CHARLES DERICKSON and BURTON BROWN THE NUGOLD REVUE Pick o’ the Pictures Gene Straton Porter’s “FRECKLES” with Hobart Bosworth Gene Stratton and John Fox, Jr. 2 ee ee OD Om ee O24 8 THE AGONISTIC SENIORS CELEBRATE FOUNDER’S DAY (Continued From Page 1) This time the Sophomores sang: “Now Daniel Boone was a ladies’ man, Oh he was wild and rough! Back in the woods he did all he could Pioneering cave-man stuff!” The host then presented the next guest: “Benjamin Franklin is next on the list, We hope of his speech you will get the gist, A very, very bright boy was he— Discovered lightning with kite and key.” Who replied characteristically: “IT? mso glad I can be here And in your joys have some small share. Your good old school I’ll surely back, For it’s in accord with my almanac, I approve of all your rules in gym; Early to bed and early to rise is my pet whim. You know my sentiments about French too, For I went abroad to parlez-vous. And this is what I’ve come to say— That cooperation rules the day, For if we can’t all hang together We must each hang separately.” And was thus commented on by the Sophomores: “Franklin was an observant chap; We'll use this illustration: He kissed his girl one Sunday night, Discovered spontaneous combustion.” Monsieur and Madame Lafayette put in a belated appearance just as Mr. Washington was saying: “He’s laughed and et has Lafayette, And soon he’ll grace the minuet. One moment—lI forget, He has a speech to make you yet.” The Frenchman’s reply: “Monsieur, I pray; One moment of delay Has cause’ me the regret. I have try, La femme she have cry, and helas we have not et! My boat she was late, overboard went ‘ the freight With her trousseau, but now weel I say— Au revoir a la guerre, Bonjour a mes freres, Et vive la liberte!” To laugh Was greeted by the Sophomores: “Now what would happen if Lafayette Would at Agnes Scott appear? We'd all rush out and give a shout, ‘Lafayette, we are here!’” The next guest to be introduced by Mr. Washington was Betsy Ross: “The war would have been a total loss Without the flag of Betsy Ross. To give the army such a fit She sure must have her share of ‘It.’” Who replied: “I’m very shy and modest, But I really must confess That my nimble needle and five-point- ed star po ia a Take a European Trip With the BROWNELL TOURS nexpensive and Attractive NELL HILLHOUSE DeKalb Theatre Program for Week of March 5th DeK ALB THEATRE Monday, March 5th Clara Bow “KID BOOTS” Tuesday, March 6th Norma Talmadge “CAMILLE” Wednesday, March 7th Richard Dix “THE GAY DEFENDER” Thursday-Friday, March 8th-9th Laura LaPlante “THE CAT AND THE CANARY” Saturday, March 10th Jack Holt “THE TIGRESS” “T rise on this occasion At George’s kind persuasion Not to make a dissertation Upon the problems of the nation. There is a great temptation To indulge in ostentation And lengthy disputation At such a fine collation, But by way of innovation George is offering syncopation, And so with great consideration and due deliberation and premeditation I ask, not liberty, but recreation.” The Sophomores’ rendered feelingly: is the comment was “Patrick Henry Freshmen’s friend; Combined to make our flag a success.” To her, the Sophomores sang: “Betsy Ross, your sewing wasn’t much, It ain’t your claim to fame. The trait that’s great you share in state With our James Ross McCain.” The last distinguished guest to be welcomed was Patrick Henry: ‘Patrick Henry is with us tonight Famed for orations witty and bright, And now as he begins his speech ‘Give us liberty’ we beseech.” And his reply was given in his best style: Oh this you’ll plainly see. During Sophomore raid his cry they made ‘Give me death or liberty!” Lawrence’s Pharmacy A Real Drug Store Phones Dearborn 0762-0763 309 East College Ave., Opposite Depot, Decatur, Ga. Dennis Lindsey Printing Company (Incorporated) ~ Commercial Printing and Stationery PHONE DEARBORN 0976 421 Church St, DECATUR, GA. MARGARET WAITE BOOK SHOP 115 Peachtree Arcade BOOKS, CARDS, RENT LIBRARY -~ ! O 2 4 130 PEACHTREE ARCADE |~ NU SERVICE ABOVE SELF * Where Valdes Prevat FRANKLIN’S Atlanta’s Newest Store READY-TO-WEAR SHOES MILLINERY HOSIERY UNDERWEAR “AS YOU LIKE IT” HOSIERY LADIES’ FINE SHOES MUNSINGWEAR L. D. ADAMS & SON 145 Sycamore St. Decatur, Ga. RILEY & LACY W. M. Riley, Prop Druggists Phone Dea. 1100-1101 Decatur Bank Bldg. SS JOHNSTON BROTHERS HARDWARE CO. W. Court Square Phone De. 0841 a ANSLEY’S SHOPPE 146 Sycamore St. BEST QUALITY DRY GOODS COLUMBIA PHONOGRAPHS AND RECORDS ALL KINDS OF FLOWERS After the singing of the Alma Mater as suggested by Mr. Washington: “We hope you’ve had a good time, To us the evening has been prime. Now let’s adjourn to the pavilion Where some will dance the minuet, others the cotillion.” The guests proceeded to the pavilion where nine couples danced a graceful minuet. Those who took part in the minuet were Emily Cope and Ruth Evans Massengill, Eloise Gaines and Carolyn Essig, Mary Mackey Hough and Sarah White, Elizabeth Cole and Louise Girardeau, Louise Sherfesee and Mary Crenshaw, Frances Brown and Irene Lowrance, Mary Ray Dobyns and Mary Riviere, Lila Porcher and Sarah Glenn, Anais Jones and Jo Houston. After Mr. Leonard had taken some pictures of the dancers: and the most distinguished guests, the evening was turned over to the dancers of the cotillion who were joined with great gusto by many of the colonial ladies and gentlemen. An optimist: One who wears last year’s hat, drives last year’s car, and spends next year’s income. ee — SS ‘What Glorious (reations c, MUSE’S IS SHOWING .. . —all the splendor of Paris! —Spring—and the grandeur of a new mode! wonders of Muse’s palatial fifth floor! Gaze upon the Fashion- VOL. XIII AGews:arTIG AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE, DECATUR, GA. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 198. JAPANESE SPEAKER TALKS _ John Erskine Lec- ON CALIFORNIA PROBLEMS) tures Here Monday Dr. Ellis to Be Com: Com- MR. R. H. AKAGI SPEAKS AT Y. W. Stresses Problems of Second Generation. Last Sunday we were very fortunate in having Mr. R. H. Akagi, secretary of the Japanese Student Christian As- sociation, talk to us. ly interesting to Agnes Scott students because he was one of the speakers of the Student Volunteer Convention at Detroit at which Agnes Scott was represented. Mr. Akagi spoke to us about the Japanese problem in Cali- fornia, emphasizing one phase, that problem of the second generation. He said that the Japanese problem was not getting the support of the Ameri- He was especial- can people. Japanese were first brought to America as laborers by capitalists in- terested in the building of the trans- continental railroad. In 1900, when it was realized what a vast number of Japanese were in California, the first anti-Japanese movement had its beginning. It was then that in the schools the Japanese children were separated from the white children. This caused a great agitation within America and Japan. It was smoothed over, however, by the American gov- ernment, and in 1902 agreement was made between the governments of America and Japan that Japan should not send any more laborers to the United States. The Japanese already in America continued to increase, and in 1913, a law was passed prohibiting them to own land in California and from holding any lease on land for any longer than three years. In 1921 an additional law was passed prohibiting them to own any land or hold any lease for any length of time. Many other prohibitions were made; some of which Mr. Akagi named. The phase of the Japanese problem that Mr. Akagi stressed was the prob- lem of the second generation. To this belong the children of the first Jap- anese that came to America and who are constitutionally American citi- zens. These people have many prob- lems. One is the language difficulty. The parents came to America too late in life to learn to speak clearly and correctly the American language. The children all speak English and can- not converse satisfactorily in Jap- anese. Therefore there can not be satisfying intercourse between parent and child. This is only one of the many difficulties that exist. The chil- dren grow up with American individ- uality and ideas. These in contrast with the Oriental background and so- cial ideas of the parents consequently cause a breach between the child and parent. Mr. Akagi said that, although the children are purely American in everything but blood, in the eye of the public, there is no difference between the parent and the child. The second generation, he asserted, do not enjoy social life or religious life. As most of the parents are Buddhists, and the children grow up with Christian ideas, more friction is caused. And members of the second generation, although they do not be- lieve in Buddhism, are made to feel uncomfortable in American churches. He stated that these people, whose position is that of a bridge between the Orient and the West, are handi- capped. For, although intelligent, patriotic Americans, after they grad- uate from school, there is no employ- ment for them. In conclusion, Mr. Akagi said that the big question was, “Who will lead the way in solving the problem?” Is America the answer? er ep eS SE mencement Speaker Prominent Journalist and Author of Swarthmore, Pennsylvania. Dr. William T. Ellis, of Swarthmore, Pa., will deliver the commencement day address to the Senior class. In his letter of acceptance to Dr. McCain he asserts that he is greatly interested in Agnes Scott. He was so favorably impressed with the college through an alumnae, Mary Wallace Kirk, he has determined to send his daughter here. In fact, he has registered her for en- trance in 1929. Dr. Ellis is a promi- nent journalist and author. For many years he served on the staffs of Penn- sylvania newspapers and afterwards was editor of the International Chris- tian Endeavor organ, and “Forward Presbyterian Weekly.” In 1906-07 and 1910-11 he was sent by a newspaper syndicate to investigate social, re- ligious and political conditions in for- eign countries. It is interesting to note that although he was sent to prove that foreign missions were not doing what they should, Dr. Ellis, through his investigation, was con- verted to the cause as we see by his two books, “Men and Missions” and “Foreign Missions Through a Journal- ist’s Eye.” Dr. Ellis is known throughout the country as a lecturer and a founder of the Presbyterian Br- wt herhoe 1 Be- cause of his interest in Agnes Scott and his ability as a speaker, we are sure that his talk to our Seniors will be most inspiring. Heifetz to Perform In Atlanta Friday Fourth in Series of Artists Brought By Southern Music Bureau. Jascha Heifetz, world-famous young violinist, who will appear at the audi- torium Friday, March 9, was born in Vilna, Russia, February 2, 1901. He began studying violin at the age of three, and at the age of five entered the Royal School of Music at Vilna, graduating from there in three years. He was taken immediately to St. Petersburg and became the pupil of Professor Leopold Auer. He entered the Petrograd conservatory when ten years old, and soon began to give con- certs in Russia, Germany, Austria- Hungary. He later met with phe- nomenal success in the United States, making his debut in New York Oc- tober 27, 1917. The Heifetz concert, under the auspices of the Southern Music Bu- reau, is one of the artist series, and tickets are now on sale at the Cable Piano Company on North Broad Street. VOTE FOR MAY QUEEN, ELECTION MARCH 8-9 One of the gala events of the year has arrived. We are now privileged and urged to cast our vote for the Senior in college who will hold sway over our next May Day. The nomina- tions were made yesterday and today, and the final elections are to be held Thursday and Friday of this week. The ballot box in Main will be the cen- ter of attraction for the next two days and everyone will be anxiously wait- ing to know who the most beautiful girl at Agnes Scott may be. Be sure to cast your vote. She is your queen and you have the right of selecting her. —————_——SSSSSSEEeEeEEEeEeEeEeeeeeeeeeeeEeeeEE CE TALKS ON “DELIGHT OF GREAT BOOKS” Erskine’s Versatility Shown by Piano Recital in Chapel. The college community enjoyed the privilege of hearing on Monday night the well known author, John Erskine. “Titles are always attached to some names,” said Dr. McCain in intro- ducing him, “but since we are so in- terested in him, we feel that he is our own and he is just John Erskine to us.” John Erskine was born in New York in 1879. He received his A. B., A. M., and Ph. D. from Columbia University. In 1919 he received his L. L. D. from Norwich University and his Litt. D. from Amherst in 1923. From 1903 to 1916 he taught at Amherst College and since 1916 he has been a pro- fessor at Columbia University. He is one of the best known writers of to- day. His “Elizabethan Lyrics” and “Selections From the Faerie Queen” were published in 1903. “Selections From the Idylls of the King” ap- peared in 1912, “The Moral Obligation to Be Intelligent” in 1915, and “The Private Life of Helen of Troy” in 1925. His “Galahad,” and “Adam and Eve” have been published more re- cently. He is also the author of some contemporary war poems and books of verse. The subject of Mr. Erskine’s lecture was “The Delight of Great Books.” He began by saying that most people are not interested in great books. They may read Homer and Shakespeare, but only the most powerful compulsion can make them read the rest. In the last decade, there has been a tendency to study literature from a new viewpoint. We are trying to get back to the point of view of the more ancient peoples who heard Homer. The average student of today studies liter- ature by asking a fellow student to tell him what occurs in the story. Whena elass is asked to write the plot of the story, the teacher will find as many different versions as there are pupils. In the days when Homer was read, no two people heard it alike. Literature is the restatement, rewrit- ing and modernizing of the same old material, and as time goes on, each generation prides itself on having reached the true version of the story, and each presents an entirely new one. Mr. Erskine gave two examples to illustrate this statement. The first is from Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.” Romeo and Juliet are two young people of rival houses. Juliet is what is today called a flapper. Her mother does not trust her and so she sends a nurse to watch her. She does not trust the nurse either, however, and has her daughter watch her. The (Continued on Page Ten) NO. 17-/€ ‘DAVIDSON GLEE CLUB ‘Frances Hargis Wins ‘Prize $100 for Play “Hero Worship” Given First Place in Savannah Contest. | The prize of $100 offered by the Town Theater of Savannah for the best one-act play dealing with a Southern, and preferably Georgia sub- | ject, has been awarded to Frances Hargis. Her play. “Hero Worship,” received three votes, two of which ac- | corded it first place. Charles D. Co- ' burn, of New York, who was one of | the judges, gave a Highly compliment- ary opinion of the play. Any one who ‘saw “Hero Worship” presented in the | auditorium Saturday, February 25, | knows that it is worthy of the high- ! est praise. The scene of Frances’ play is a small town in Georgia. Frances is especially capable of handling a sit- uation of this nature because she has lived in several little towns in the state, The real hero of “Hero Wor- ship” is the old grandmother who finally succeeds in sending her grand- son to high school. The Town Theater of Savannah an- nounced the contest last October and named January 15, 1928, as the clos- ing date. Frances said, that, at Miss Stephen’s suggestion, she sent her play in the first part of January and then had forgotten all about it. Last Wednesday nigh® (a “ng a shock perhaps similar to the kind one ex- periences when a “pop test” is ex- (Continued on Page Eight) Agonistic Cup to Be Awarded Wednesday Representatives of Journal, Constitution and College Have Been Named. The spirited class contest for the Agonistic silver loving cup closes to- day with the appearance of the issue edited by the Freshman class. For four successive weeks, starting with the Sophomores, rising to the Seniors, and concluding with the Freshmen, a keen battle of wits and financial prow- ess has been waged. The staffs have received enthusiastic and gratifying cooperation from the classes as a whole, resulting weekly in a really fine and original edition of the paper. The winner need but look back upon the rival issues to know that the cup, without doubt, signifies excellency. In accordance with the plan of the contest, representatives of the three Atlanta newspapers and a representa- tive of the college not definitely con- nected with the campus, were invited to serve as judges. Acceptances have been received from Major Clark Howell, Jv., business manager of the Atlanta Constitution; Mr. Hunter (Continued on Page Hight) MRS. AIKEN PRESENTS “AN EVENING IN DIXIE” One of the most delightful affairs of the year was the entertainment given by Mrs. Joel Aiken, Tuesday evening, March 6, in the chapel. Her enjoy- able program, “An Evening in Dixie,” was under the auspices of the Agnes Lee Chapter of the U. D. C. Mrs. Aiken is well known as one of our foremost authors and dialect readers, and through her charming presenta- tion of her subject she brought many vivid pictures of old Southern scenes to our minds. ENTERTAINS AGNES SCOTT VARIED PROGRAM SATURDAY NIGHT Informal Reception Held at Alumnae House. The Davidson College Glee Club made its 1928 bow to Agnes Scott last Saturday night. As we had been in- formed in last week’s Davidsonian that the audience was to be one of “daz- zling beauty’—each member did her best to make the statement a true one. The concert orchestra rendered the first numbers, “Raymond Overture” by Thomas, and Beethoven’s “Minuet in G.” The second number was a group of songs by the Glee Club, “Col- lege Ties,” “The Bell Neau” and “The Brownies,” which showed their ability, ease and perfect diction. Mr. Bob Lowrance, baritone, gave a very pleasing solo, “A Dream,” which was followed by an encore, “Just a Wearyin’ for You.” Messrs. J. P. Thompson, H. R. Mob- ley and Gordon McSwain, composed a string trio which was enthusiastically received, There were selections vary- ing from “Honolulu” to “Sugar Baby,” which called forth repeated encore. The Glee Club again appeared with “The Blind Ploughman” and “Gone Where the Woodbine Twineth,” of which the former was especially good. The “Sunnyland Serenaders,” piece jazz orchestra, with Mr. Charlie Albright as Director gave, to say the least, a very stirring performance— full of pep and rhythm. During the intermission Mrs, Ernest J. Cullum, wife of the director, sang several numbers in a beautiful con- tralto voice. The clubmen gave “The Broken Mel- ody,” by Sibelius, and “Mother’s Boy,” by Towner, which were sung slowly and with much expression. This was followed by a violin solo by Mr. C. C. Orr, Jr., who was one of the Glee Club’s most accomplished performers. Mr. Orr’s playing showed both technic and feeling and was well received. a ten- The wildeat quartet was composed of Messrs. Gray, Lowrance, Foster and Thompson. They were far tamer in appearance than we expected but were very much enjoyed for their abil- ity and harmony. M.r J. H. Ramseur with his saw made one of the “hits” of the evening. Its haunting melody was particularly effective in “Indian Dawn” and “Overhead the Moon is Beaming,” from Rose Marie. The last group of songs by the Glee Club was perhaps the best rendered of the performance. “Bend Low, Oh Dusky Night,” by Underhill, was beautiful in its quietness and ‘Winter Song,” by Bullard, which was given with much expression and feeling. The Sunnyland Serenaders again appeared—collegiate in red and black “Girl of My Dreams,” after which the audience clamored uselessly for more, The last number was the ensemble singing of “Oh, Davidson,” which brought the audience to its feet and the performance to an end. The sing- ers showed proficiency in technic and harmony which made the program one of exceptional interest. After the concert the Agnes Scott Glee Club and friends of the boys en- tertained the clubmen with an in- formal reception at the Tea House. blazers—and gave bo THE AGONISTIC Che Agonistic Subscription Price, $1.25 per year in advance. Single Copies, 5 cents. Published weekly. Owned and published by the Students of Agnes Scott College. Entered as Second Class Matter. STAFF OF AGONISTIC Vive bavey G101) C0 | a oe ae ene... ee Carolyn Essig Assistant Boitor_ 2 =). _— Elizabeth Merritt Business Manager — > 2 ee Lillian White Assistant Business Manager___...__----__ Martha Riley Selman FRESHMAN EDITION STAFF Bditor-misChiets — Chopin Hudson TR SIS TARGA COR a oc as ee ee i ee Shirley McPhaul PHAN OC) aN Mildred McCalip POxCHEN Ge MONON soo sb Julia Thompson Stair Wester oe ee Jeanette Shaw SHcieby Motor ~) wg ee er Martha Tower MANAGEMENT Bismens Wanskver: Elaine Exton Assistant Business Manager_.__-_.__--_.__-. __--_- Jean Grey REPORTERS FOR FRESHMAN EDITION Dorothy Keithley Katherine Morrow Dit Quarles Eleanor Norton Ditty Winter Ellene Winn Christine Cheney Kitty Reed Agnes Thorne Tabbie Jo Weils Louise Ware Ellen Davis Mary Katherine Gay Octavia Howard Laura Brown Elizabeth Woolfolk Anne McCallie EDITORIAL There is so much to be said about Friendship, and so many in- teresting people to know that we could spend our entire four years at college just making friends! But we are allowed only a small part of our time for actually doing this, and mamy of us fail to use the time we have to advantage. The kind of friends we choose or choose to be largely determines our happiness in and out of school. Still, there are a few girls who seem self sufficient. That is, they are quite content with their own work and thoughts. This is unfortunate, for are they not missing half the purpose of education? What is education but preparing ourselves for life and constant association with people? We desire education in order to give, whether through profession, teaching or homemaking. There is another type of girl whom you have perhaps heard say, “Tam temperamental, therefore I can afford to do this or say this.” And instead of receiving admiration for her individuality, she hurts her friends and even loses them. A barrier upon our campus and any campus that makes friendships difficult, is the distinction between upper and under classmen, boarding and day students, and students and faculty. Perhaps it is lack of close association with one another that causes this, for the easiest way to know people is by constant association with them. There is often a tendency among a very few Freshmen to limit their friendships entirely to one or two individuals among upper classmen to the exclusion of their own classmates. It is their own fault that they are friendless when those upperclassmen graduate. This does not mean that a Freshman’s or anyone’s friendships should be restricted to her class, but friendships within a class go a long way toward welding it into a common-spirited whole. We simply cannot limit our friendships if we are to get the most out of life. We need to associate with those of “‘loftier estate” for they have something to give us and we them that per- haps could not be true of our own classmates. It is more often easier to submit to a stronger will or dominate, and thus dwarf a weaker will among our friends, but the most joyous friendship is that of one who challenges, and to whose possibilities yours are equal. Then it is that your own and your friend’s character will develop from the contact, for as Emerson says, “Love is only the reflection of man’s worthiness from other men.” Through open heartedness, service, and sincerity on the part of each of us, there can be no strained relations on our campus that would keep us from the joys of a friend who is “An unconscious part Of every true beat of our heart; A strength, a growth, whence we derive God’s health, that keeps the world alive.” Junior Year Abroad A yery interesting project is being tried out by some of the leading schools of this country. This is the plan of the “Junior Year Abroad,” and the offering of certain scholarships for undergraduate study. Since 1923 this plan has been worked upon and “the testimony has been uniformly commendatory, in many cases en- thusiastic.” “The Junior year abroad” may, of course, refer to this year spent in any foreign country. This statement, however, deals with the Junior year spent in France, up to the present the only country where a carefully planned program correspond- ing in its main outlines to the Ameri- can Junior year has been worked out and put into successful operation. A like program with like results can no doubt be worked out in other coun- tries. Some arguments in favor of undergraduate study abroad are: 1. “The number of college grad- uates able to speak and write French with a reasonable degree of ease and fluency will be greatly increased.” 2. “The number of college grad- uates qualified to teach French in our schools will be similarly augmented.” 3. “The broadening of the individ- ual’s point of view resulting from a year of study abroad will prove an enduring asset not only to him but to his college and community at large.” 4. “This year abroad should be an undergraduate year. Only if it is possible to take it as one of the regu- lar four years of the undergraduate course without postponing the attain- ment of the baccalaureate, will there be a significant number of students availing themselves of it. The aver- age college student plans to go into a profession or business upon gradua- tion, and there are few who consider spending an extra year abroad.” A number of scholarships having a value of $300 each have been placed in the hands of our Committee for award. These scholarships are for study in France and may be used only by students who are to be members of a regularly organized group ap- proved by the Committee. Details in regard to competition for them will be sent out within the next month. A scholarship of $300 is intended to cover the cost of the round-trip ocean crossing and of a certain amount of travel in France, which are the princi- pal items of expense beyond the aver- age cost of a year in college in this country. The course is especially suitable for students who plan to major in French. Smith College admits to its foreign study unit only those who are major- ing in French. But the year is adapt- ed also to those who are majoring in other fields of literature, history, econ- omics, ete. The work covered by this course is fully equivalent to that of an Ameri- can college. In addition, the group has many ‘special lectures on art, drama, music, ete., excursions to his- toric places, attendance at the best operas, concerts and plays, and op- portunity to meet distinguished per- sons. French majors will be especially in- terested in hearing of the Middlebury Summer School of French in Vermont. The Middlebury College was founded some years ago by the Moody family and recently has inaugurated the sum- mer school under the supervision of Monsieur Molize ex-professor of Har- vard University, where all of the courses are given in French. The building has been modeled after the chateau and the entire atmosphere is as near that of France as possible. The students eat, sleep, converse, study and live in French, for upon entrance they sign a pledge to speak no word of English during the entire course! The American Council on Education is at present engaged in a movement for the founding of a South Atlantic Modern Language Association. Pro- fessor Barney of Greensboro, N. C., is chairman of the regional committee of the Educational Council. The work of this committee is to make a survey of the courses of modern languages in the schools of the country and pro- mote the best methods of teaching them. VOX POPULI It is a sad and peculiar fact that we are accustomed to blemish our beautiful campus with obnoxious bits of paper. We seem particularly neat in our own appearance. Why not get some pride in the aspect of our cam- pus and help keep it neat and clean? Spring will soon be here and we sure- ly cannot let our beautiful shrubs and flowers spring up to the sight of a Have you ever been bubbling over with enthusiasm to impart to some- one an interesting discovery or a new- ly-acquired bit of information, only to have your listener yawn and drawl with a fastidious tapping of the lips and a shrugging of the shoulders, “That’s old stuff’? Have you ever sat entranced over the eloquent appeal of a scholarly lecturer only to have your neighbor remark on the way out,| cast aside theme or envelope! Let’s “He didn’t say anything new!”?| vanish this Po’ White Trash! Mustn’t life be terribly dull for the Cc. F..H. blase creature, especially the young one, who has been endowed with such abundant knowledge, or shall we say such limitless capacity for novelty, that he is forced to weep with the tears of Alexander, or search for what Solomon, some few years ago, averred did not exist? As far as we can see, that poor bored youth, sated with life, has ceased to live and is existing only in a dormant state. He is suffering from intellectual gout. We should like to suggest a few cures. He might take a little walk across the bridge of San Luis Rey. Or, better still, he might open a door, through other languages, into a new vista of literature, or at least into a field where he can amuse himself by confirming his often reiter- ated statement on the wornout condi- tion of the universe. Or, he might devote himself to a little closer scrut- iny of the subjects he has at hand! There is nothing like close observation for opening the eyes to new or unseen details. We do not entirely censure the forlorn savant. We pity him. He is missing the joy of living, of grow- ing, of acquiring, of working out the permutations and combinations of this old world’s old problems. He was born old, sprung full-grown from the brow of Minerva! But we also envy him his opportunity of service. If we knew so much that nothing was new, we think we’d impart a little of our knowledge to our friends! N. D. F. CURRENT EVENTS warfare by prohibiting the building and use of submarines. Again the regal “we” begins its mental process. We have been think- ing for quite a while now and we have come to the conclusion that we some- times border on being irreverent in chapel. It is hard to keep from shout- ing to Mary that you, too, flunked that French test; it is tantalizing to have the smooth paper of an unopened en- velope pressed in your hands or peep- ing alluringly from one of your books; it is not very easy to keep from asking Helen if she is going to town this afternoon; and it is truly maddening to have to resist taking one last look at your chem notebook for the test next period, but you are at college and you are in chapel. Chapel attendance will do you worlds of good if you’ll only let it. If your nerves are on edge, they will like Mr. Holt’s most delicate balance become quieter and quieter and will finally come lightly to rest on their apex as Dr. McCain, or Mr, Stukes finishes the prayer. And you will find that those new psalms which are some- times so difficult to catch onto rival your old familiar favorites in beauty of thought and melody. Don’t you think those “silence” cards rather de- tract from the dignity of the chapel? Couldn’t we manage to be quiet while on the corridor? We think so! “Ye shall reverence my Sanctuary.” Lev. XIX, Ea A SR I LE Ne a a RN Oe ee ee ee eee Ro P., 731. Quite intesesting because of Mr. Stukes’ talk in chapel, is the account of the address given by Dr. E. L. Hendricks, president of the Central Missouri State Teachers College, to The Senate adopted a few days ago the LaFollette resolution against a ; third term in the presidency. the conference held recently in Boston for the purpose of discussing profes- sional preparation of teachers. Dr. Hendricks states that equality of edu- cational opportunities is a farce in America; and, as one way to remedy this, that there must be more teachers who make teaching a profession. Secretary Kellogg has informed the French government that he cannot construe France’s obligations under the League of Nations membership as a bar to her joining this and other world powers in a treaty to outlaw war. Air mail service between New York and Atlanta will begin within six or eight weeks. The assertion of Senor Cantillo of Argentina, in his address before the League of Nations, that “the Monroe Doctrine was a declaration of the political policy of the United States at the time of the Holy Alliance, stated to prevent any extension of that system to America,” created quite a stir in the League circles on Tues- day. Television has been established be- tween London and Hartsdale, N. Y., the demonstration being made by the Baird Television Development Com- pany of London. Frances C.: “Louise is so conscien- tious she takes notes in child psyc.” Louise: “Yes, and who borrowed my child psye notes for exam?” Lillian (with a sigh): “Gee, I wish I had.” Secretary Kellogg said in an inter- view recently that the United States would be ready to offer treaties to other countries outlawing submarine AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE DECATUR, GEORGIA Spacious and beautiful grounds elegant buildings with modern conveniences, full and able faculty. Courses leading to A. B. degree. Best advantages in music and art. For Catalog, Address J. R. McCain, President Gidd Gossip Darlingest Giddie: i’m awtf’lly scared to write you sence I’m only one of “those measley fresh- men” and haven’t learned to use my daily theme eye yet nor to stop my sentences when they have one thought in them nor to exclude the use of superlatives like i always did in high- scule—but ennyway i’m called on for this grate honor of writing you an’ i only hope you can read it. FRESH- MEN usually know the most of enny- one when it comes to gossip ‘cause they’re always stickin’ their noses (an’ mine is pug too an’ i do have the worst time!) into the hated sophs an’ snooty upperclassmen’s business—an’ i mean to say they learn a lot too, but honest i’m so scared cause everyone’s gonna read this an’ make fun of it that i don’t know whether i can even say what I know about jack anderson (an’ you know it must be the choicest gossip in the world) an’ that if i was talking to you i jus couldn’t hold it back a second unless JANET MeDON- ALD was ravin’ about us enforcin’ those horrid rules about visiting after lights, or LILLIAN LECONTE was ravin’' to HER JACK (i heard one time when she was comin’ home from char- lotte—she got up out of bed to read 2 of his notes!), or lauRa brOwn was holding her own on 8rd floor mAin— well i guess in enny of thoes cases i’d have to quit. but what i was on the point of sayin’ was somebody asked jAck who did the etching in her room and she grinned an’ said “don’t you know i etch all the time?” (isn’t her grammar horrible? an dont- cha think i have a chance to pass enGlish too in spite of this letter). But the funniest thing yet an what tickled me to death—cept i was al- ready so scared i’d a died ennyway was what happened to dOt sSMITH. course you already know about the burglar (i dont know why i said “THE BURGLAR?” cause i think everybody’s created one for her own romance. i’m more in sympathy with that po ol’ maid who grabbed the robber as last resort than i ever was—since i been here) eVidently dOt wasnt tho’ cause when she saw the figure of a man in her room the other night she faintd an was dragged off senseless. IT wasnt a real man at all cause in no Se ee SE So ke a For Study Hours---For Idle Hours Charming Negligees Accept Our Courtesy and. Low Prices money” price range of | 2 : : RO ee ee oe So a a ee ee ee a ie i i THE AGONISTIC {time zOU was runnin in frantically screaming (she went to the v. m. i. basketball game an almost lost her voice) “gIve me DR HEWEY’S paste- board man or he might lose his wig” jeAn grEY slid down the banisters to crown the unfottunate burglar with the BLACK CAT, an diTTie wiNTer screwed up her hair in MAGGIB’S fashion to frighten him (BUT did you know her picture’s in the BEAUTY SECTION of the V. M. I. annual? she has such classical features an’ that’s one reason im glad im a freshman even if i guess in abuot a week or 2 those sOphs ‘ll beat it out a me), an the whole gang was there jus like they was on the campus las’ time when we heard LOU robERtson was kidnapped by a burglar only to learn later that she was sittin on the porch at An- nesley with a pillow by her side gettin inspirashun from the moon to write to one of Cupid’S victims. yEs, things have been happening— an im so chocked full of news i dont know what to say nex ’cept las’ time i saw BETTY HUDSON she begged hard to be put in print. i guess the safest of all her breaks to write about is the time she asked the beau who sent her 5 Ibs. of noRRis candy where he got “that tacky tie” an he answered “wHy you gave it to me on my birth- day! (i hope those toothpick-limbs hold her up now, or ShiRleY as an ideal roommate will have to help (an her with rivals such as “the BELLS” (we here) to keep up with.) i guess i’ll have to quit now—but ask dear little eDIth McgrANAham about the floorwalker at Allen’s an deLL arBUckLe about the preacher at WILMINGTON (she was sponsor of the Track Team at Davidson last year!)—an try to learn the signifi- cance between Ruth priNgle an’ S. A., and JuliA Rowan an’ “Red-hair.” Humbly —but hopeful that the Sophs ’ll have merey if their spring raid. AGGIE AMATEUR. P. S. I—Lib Branch wired her brother she was gonna get married the 30th of February. (He is on the way up here from Florida to adjust this drastic mistake, so a telegrapm read.) I’m glad I learned “30 days hath September . -” but it would A beautiful new array of negligees in styles delightfully different Adorably feminine, frothy with laces and ribbons; other neatly tailored models! A “pin from $3.98 to $10.98! J.M.HiGu Co. 45 Years of Faithful Service and Value-giving About the Burglar (Written by Tabbie, Main’s favor- ite maid—eye-witness of the famous Campus Theft.) As I advansed toward Ansley Build- ing friday evening I was allmost at the turning path that goes up too ansley Rear Door. in a moments time I Saw a form coming from Behind the house that Would make one think it| was a man I was not shure about this —So I Continued too walk on Slowily watching the form that I thought too Be a man. In two minets he was on the Steeps half Bent—he opened the Door and was on the onside. I was called too a stop and Look and I Knew then it was a man from the Bright Light I could tell, well it was: I was So frighten I was allmost petrified. I was shaken from center to circum- ference. With all of this I Determined too know more about this. The Man Stood half Bent—he Stoops and peeps —looks—and with one Brace of the Body he went up the rear hall out of view. On two or three minets what filled my eyes again was the man Coming Back toward the rear door He then paused for a moment and again went as near too the Rear Windows as he could get—peeping— peering—looking—stopping and listen- ing and then with face toward Miss Elisebeth lynn’s Room and with a Shove of the Door he leeped into the room: I then made a leep too Main too notify Mr. White. After I had noti- fyd Mr. White—the Intruder Come one way while Mr. White went an- other. I was Standing on the Steps at Main and the Burglar Come Dash- ing By with hat Drawn over The Right Side of face and hand on hip pocket and he was Soon out of sight. TABBY. big dances! Ted Wallace, Mochy Ferguson, Lib Branch and Helen Fox attended the Black Cat dance Tuesday night. Carolyn Essig and Bo Skeen made their presence felt at the Ball of the Nations given by the Pi Kappa Phi’s at the Biltmore Fri- day evening. Virginia Baker and Jean Kennedy were the guests of Mrs. Care Wednesday night and attended the Shriners’ Dance. Joe Fairchild and Betty Reid looked their prettiest at the Venetian Club Fancy Dress Thurs- day evening. QC) ix debutantes visited dis- tant points last week-end. Mirian Anderson and Jack Mc- Lellon visited Frances McCoy in Co- lumbus. Eliza Ramey and Emily Cope spent the week-end in Griffin. Sie: of our belles rate all the AMPING always has its joys. ® Pine Lodge welcomed Octavia Young, Elizabeth Heath, Chris- tine Henderson, Jane McLaughlin, Mary Doyal, Louise Fowler, Hortence King, Estelle Bryan and Miss Eliz- abeth Cheatham last week-end. NTEREST has been aroused on the | campus lately because of all our distinguished visitors. Louise Barton’s mother spent the week-end with her. Mr. W. A. Bellingrath spent Wednesday with Elinore, Mrs. J. W. Woolfolk visited her daughter, Eliz- abeth, and Dr. and Mrs. McPhaul visit- ed Shirley during the past week. VERYBODY is interested in iy knowing that Nell Hillhouse’s grandmother, Mrs. Thomas, visited her last week-end. leave that “good to the last drop” feeling! Zou Woolford entertained the Sophomore basket-ball team at a breakfast party given Mon- day morning. The Y. W. C, A. cabi- net entertained the advisory board Thursday night. And last but not least —a birthday party was given at the Tea House Wednesday night for Laura Brown, Chopin Hudson, and Florence Hill. OU all know the thrill of a week- Y end spent in town! Our debu- tantes, Ruth Pringle, Bib Mce- Kee, Betsy Bennett, Shirley McPhaul, Betty Hudson, Harriet Williams, Joe Fairchild, Mary Stokely, Joe Walker, Frances Glenn, Lenore Briggs and Nina Hammond kept Atlanta hum- ming last week-end. Not All There Lawyer: “Was the man you found under the street car a total stranger?” Witness (trying to be very careful): “No, sir, his arm and leg were gone— he was only a partial stranger.” be fun if someone ’d run off bein’s EA HOUSE affairs always this is leap-year. P. S. If.—Isn’t it a shame, Giddie, that the girls weren’t allowed to dance with THE MAN at the big dance on Founder’s Day? But not being able to dance with him didn’t keep them from admiring him—and Giddie—the admiration’s lasting! Ask Georgia— or Peggy Lou—she really fell for him at the faculty-varsity baseball game!! Curious Son: “Father, why didn’t Noah swat those two flies in the Ark while he had such a good chance?” And— Father: “Son, it’s time for you to get to bed.” Girls!! UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA . SUMMER QUARTER All Kinds eDWIN ANDERSON ALDERMAN, Ph.B., D.C.L., LL.D., President CHARLES GILMORE MAPHIS, Ped.D., of Lovely LL.D., Dean First Term—June 18-July 27. Second Term—July 30-August 31, i Sneeats of © ar ey ro Spring The Summer Quarter is an integral part of the University year, the courses being the same in character and in credit value as in the other quarters of the year. Degrees are conferred upon men and women for summer work. Each year more and more college students come to the University from the colleges in the North, East and West as well as from the South. In 1927 there were 2,167 students registered in the Summer Quarter from 35 states and 6 foreign countries. The Master's Degree may be obtained by properly qualified students in three Sum- mer Quarters. Several hundred different courses are offered. Courses are offered meeting all pre-medical requirements. Courses in first year medicine are given. Full year courses in most subjects, includ- ing modern languages. THE INSTITUTE. OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS attracted nation-wide attention. It offers excellent opportunities for students of govern- ment and the social sciences, The: most beautiful and unique campus in America. Pleasant summer climate. Comfortable accommodations at reasonable rates. Tuition for non-Virginia students $25.00 per Undies pEEeesernsnseengseseenseeennsseeenseeseenenseeesssennessseeet term. For illustrated folder and announcement SECRETARY OF SUMMER QUARTER Box 149-C UNIVERSITY, VIRGINIA DoE aa ea Sh Se a ae Se ee elehltelibiy Club News Phi Alpha Phi held a meeting March I, at which a preparatory debate against Vassar was given. The query was, Resolved: That the U. S. Should Cease Protecting by Force of Arms Capital Invested in Foreign Lands Except After Formal Declaration of War. The affirmative was upheld by Eleanor Lee Norris and Martha Stack- house, and the negative by Mary Shep- herd and Janet McDonald. The Greek Students of Agnes Scott and the members of the Greek Guild of Emory University held a banquet at the Candler Hotel Saturday night. Mr. Ajax, president of the Emory Guild, welcomed the Agnes Scott girls; and Frances Craighead, presi- dent of the Agnes Scott Classical Club, replied for the Hottentots. The place cards, instead of the ordinary names, had the names of mythological charac- ters on them: Hecuba ate with Priam and Helen with Menelous. The ad- dress of the evening was made by Dr. Memminger, an Episcopal minis- ter of Atlanta, who lectured on Greek tragedy. Among those present were Miss Torrance, Miss Freed, Julia Mc- Clendon, Jack Anderson, Mary Perkin- son, Frances Craighead, Muriel Griffin, and Alma Metcalf Blackfriars met Friday, March 2. The club decided to repeat “Hero Worship,” by Frances Hargis, at the same time that Janet McDonald’s and Miss Bland’s plays are given. Friday afternoon, March 9, the Clas- sical Club will meet at the home of Julia Napier in Decatur. Miss Ham- mond will read parts of her master’s thesis. The meeting will be in the nature of a tea. Lucy Mae Cook, Julia McClendon, and Frances Craig- head will assist Julia Napier. The League of Women Voters will give a tea on Wednesday, March 7, at 4:30 for the members and their friends. Miss Eleonore Raoul, presi- dent of the Georgia League, will speak. At the April meeting of the League, Colonel George Napier, Attor- ney General for Georgia, will talk. The following will serve: F. Craighead, Jean Alexander, Irene Lowrance, and Mary Ray Dobyns. La Cercle Francaise met at 4 P. M., Monday, March 5, at Carol Hin- man’s home in Atlanta. The mem- bers of the club left Agnes Scott in automobiles. Mrs. Hinman talked on French art, after which refresh- ments were served. This club has re- cently received its certificate for mem- bership in the Federation De L’al- liance Francaise Aux Etats—Unis au Canada. ELIZABETH NORFLEET MARRIED Elizabeth Norfleet, one of the most popular girls of the class of ’27, was married to Jack Miller on March 38. The ceremony was solemnized at high noon by Dr. Lilly in the Reynolda Church. Elizabeth Lilly was her maid of honor and Carolina McKinney, Mary Martha Librook and Louisa Kititsky were in the bridal party. We are all hoping that Lib will not forget us on her honeymoon and will stop to see us. Come To the Agnes Scott Bookstore and Inspect our Athletic Goods. Buy Your Spring Equipment Now! Tennis Balls Gym Shoes Bathing Caps _THE AGONISTIC Varsity and Faculty Clash—Faculty Wins| Juniors Water Polo Siz! The ball went speeding across the plate into the hands of the catcher. The breathless spectators immediately leaned forward in their seats to wit- ness the outcome of Mr. Cunning- ham’s swift twirl. It proved fatal, for Red Hudson was unable to get to first base on her gallant effort at a homer. One out! had really begun with the Faculty in the field and the Varsity at bat. What would the outcome be? Another swing of the arm and Mr. Cunningham was surprised to find the ball rapidly com- ing back at him. With an accurate scoop of one hand he stopped it, then rushed it on to first before Arwood could get there. Castle, the next at the bat, deciding to keep the ball away from the pitcher’s box slammed it through shortstop, which put her safe on first. Dunbar singled through pitcher’s box. By the time Glenn had sent a “speeder” to shortstop the Faculty became alarmed. After Dr. Hayes had shouted encouragement Mr. Cunningham, with great determina- tion, threw a strike right where Paxon wanted it. But to her surprise it curved a little too far to the right to be converted into a three-bagger. In- stead, it went straight to second base, where it met Glenn coming in. This made the third out and the Faculty went to their trick at the bat. Dr. Hayes, the spectacular first baseman, was the first up. He swung heavily at the ball, and started run- ning amid the shouts from the grand- stand. With fear and trembling the Varsity watched the ball soar through the air out toward left field, then drop quietly into the open arms of Arwood. That was a help! Mr. Cunningham succeeded in getting on first and stole second while Miss Wilburn was ap- proaching first base. Redd Hamilton was taking her turn at the plate when Miss Wilburn recklessly started to- ward second. She was caught be- tween Nash and Glenn but skillfully slid to the bag. All of this time Mr. Cunningham was slyly walking in home. How proud he was to have made the first score! Castle sent the ball spinning across the plate again. ReddHamilton sacrificed to first, bring- ing Miss Wilburn in, which made the second score, Miss North easily got safe on first on a wild peg from short- stop. She advanced to third on Pope’s clean hit to right field. (Much to the Varsity’s distress Lettie had been bor- rowed to help the Faculty), The efficient Faculty shortstop, Dr. Logan, stood up to hit the ball, He beat the ball to first in time to see Miss North tripping gayly in home. Flynn (more borrowed student material) made the third out—shortstop to first. This was the last of the first inning and the score was 3 to 0 in favor of the Faculty. Who’d have thought it? In the second inning the students started hitting vigorously. This seem- ingly rattled the Faculty for they made many unnecessary, though amus- ing errors. As a last resort Dr. Logan concealed the ball under his coat in hopes that he could tag the unsuspect- ing runner. He failed in his attempt The game T. Chajage Dixie’s Leading Furrier ATLANTA, GA. al Da but he had urged his fellow players on to victory for they cunningly caught three people off their bases. In dismay, the Varsity realized that they had lost another chance to score. Whiz! “Hurrah!” “Stop him!” “Catch him in home!” In spite of hostile sentiments Dr. Hayes landed safely on third base, much to the sor- row of the students. About this time Miss Wilburn decided to steal a few bases but sad to say was thwarted in her attempt. However, the Faculty war consoled when they saw Mr. Cun- ningham again creeping in home. He always came in at the most unsuspect- ed time. The tables seemed to be turning now. In the first of the third inning the Varsity stacked up seven runs, which gave them a lead of two scores. It was an intense relief to the grief- stricken ones in the field when the last out was made. They felt that it was up to them to redeem themselves. Well, they did! Dr. Logan, proved to outclass Ty Cobb when it came to sliding. He helped to “pile up” four more runs for his team. An incident occurred during this struggle which almost proved to be sad. Dr. Hayes, wildly running in home bumped into Paxon, knocking her down. However, he went back and picked her up as soon as he had scored. Dr. Hayes was repaid the next in- ning, though. He had a scramble with the ball, which almost got the best of him but finally he recovered it. However, by this time, Nash, who had hit the ball, was standing on the base grinning. When the Faculty got up to bat again they added three more runs to their number. The last inning was quite exciting. Mr. Cunningham decided to change places with Dr. Hayes. With extreme dread, one by one the Varsity stood up at the plate. They hit with all their might but failed to tie the score. The outstanding incident during the last few minutes was when Dr. Logan's hat blew off and he, making a mistake, caught it instead of the ball which was coming toward him. The final score was 13 to 12 in favor of the Faculty. Both teams played a skillful game. It was most Meet and Eat at the ELITE TEA ROOM Home Baked Pies, Bread and Candies DECATUR, GA. Victors, Seniors Vol- ley Ball Champions The Juniors seem to be walking away with every championship. They were not satisfied with their triumph in basketball but stepped right up and claimed the water polo title, too. Yes, we admit that they deserved it. Who wouldn’t shrink away into oblivion at the sight of Pasco’s mighty strokes coming through the water. And we’d better watch out for Sally or she’ll be swimming the English Channel next. We are proud of all the team of '29, They have set a pace that will cause us to hustle if we expect to keep up. The Seniors are the proud posses- sors of the volley ball championship. At one time the Sophomores had high hopes but were soon downcast when actually confronted by the alert Sen- jor team. The victors won three games out of three played, which is a good record. Though few students came to witness these games, they were quite interesting. interesting and those who did not come missed the chance of their life to see some big league playing. Lineup: FACULTY VARSITY Red Hamilton —~ Catcher _. Armstrong Cunningham _.- Pitcher —-~_- Castle Hayes —_---- 1st Base ....._-. Nash North —.--- 2nd Base —--..- Glenn Wilburn _.__-_ 8rd Base ___--- Paxon Pope 2222 s2s= Hi Sy Gasca se North Logan —---<=—- Oh. eee Arwood Rainey (Flynn) C. Field _.._ Dunbar Runs: VARSITY ~ FACULTY Hudson (1) Hayes (2) Arwood (2) Cunningham (2) Castle (1) Wilburn (1) Dunbar (2) Red Hamilton (1) Glenn (2) Logan (2) Paxon (2) Flynn (2) Nash (2) Rainey (2) Total 12 Total 13 ———————————— OO EE LONGWORTH’S BOOK SHOP We buy and sell used books 106 Forsyth St., N. W. Ivy 0452 COME AND BROWSE ENTERING ON A NEW SEASON Come on out everybdy! Fun is at high tide! The weather’s fine, the sports better! This is the beginning of our third season of sports. We are hoping that everybody will enter into these games with the greatest enthusiasm. From the looks of the number out at the class practices, baseball and track are going to be a ripping success this year. There is nothing more exciting than a fast game of ball. Baseball is one game which everybody knows some- thing about and it is so very easy to increase your knowledge. Then, it is not a bane at all. Why, the time (as well as the ball) actually flies when you are practicing. If you come once you'll come again. Did you ever stop to think that baseball is a great aid in the exclusion of surplus flesh? If necessary it can do its part in ad- ding to a limited amount, too. Come on, let’s everybody give baseball a trial! Track is fully as fascinating as baseball. You learn to jump, run, and throw an object a long distance. Aren’t such abilities worth striving for? It’s a bet that none of us know exactly how nimble our bodies are. This is the chance to test ourselves. How high can you jump? Come to track practice and we'll find out. Of course, we don’t have to be urged to play tennis, This is just a re- minder. There is not a prettier game played and no girl should be in col- lege and not know how to play. We have several splendid courts, which are always neatly lined off. Just lately new backstops have been built for our convenience. Let’s all meet down back of the gym and have a game. What do you say? “Our Chinese laundryman has named his son after Lindbergh.” “What's that, Charlie Fly?” “No. One Long Hop.” Change in Point System Gives Chance to All This year a change has been made in the giving of points for track. We are glad to hear this for it gives every one an equal chance to secure points on her Agnes Scott letter. the winners in the tournament were First place always got five points, second Formerly, the only ones receiving credit. place three points and third place one point. Now, points will be given just as in every other sport. There will be a track team and squad for each To belong to the team means a reward of one hundred points and class, squad membership gives fifty points. Of course, to make the varsity means the acquirement of three hundred points. The classes of which the win- ners of the tournament are members will receive the points that formerly were assigned to the individual. Every student in Agnes Scott should Think what it will mean when we are out of col- lege! There is nothing we could he more proud of. This new arrangement was made to help us. We must take advantage of it. aspire to attain a letter. ok COMPLIMENTS OF Bookhammer Hairdressing Parlors 73% Whitehall Ponce de Leon Biltmore Hotel Se ee ee a ee ee ee ee ee he a ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee he he ee Decatur Bank & Trust Company Department and Travellers’ Cheques. 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THE PRICES ARE MODERATE EIGHTY WHITEHALL the smartest materials for Me rhe rde hehehe ae ole whe whe we eGo fee feof of whe we feof fe ae ns oho oe feof oe she oe oe feo ale one ae fe oe ofa oe ae whe he heehee oleate ne fe 5,510, 29 af Te ode oe Seno oSe fee ee oe seo ne ote otc ate ote ote ste ote oe ofe ate sde obo nfe oe nenfende ote ode ote ofa ode ode ode ode ole ole ole ole ode ole ate ofeeieoleoebeoienterieieieletod Come to WIEL’S STORE 150 Sycamore St. DECATUR, GEORGIA and $1.00 ene ofe ale ohe eae nde ade oe eae afeode be sev obe ole eee fe ode ade oe evden ake seer ofa oe eof ode olen aden eee nce see end ode een dentende geofeofe be teobeote nto ofe obese ae sde eat ode eLeode ale skeode fedora aden sere dee eof ee oe oe oboe oe ere ode ead de oferdeodeete: THE AGONISTIC Coming Aurora a Feature Number When we heard the other day that the March Aurora was going to be something quite “different,” our daily theme sense (the thing that makes work) greatly stirred up at the thought, and we decided we had better see what it all about. Consequently marched up to Emily Kingsbery’s room and asked her to give us the de- sired information. She said that it really was a bit different from the other two, it was to be a Sketch-Book number! There will be two long sketches— both of them interesting character studies, and several short ones, which will take the place of the essays in “Salmagundi.” Then there will be four short stories, all different in sub- ject matter and treatment, but all most interesting, and the poetry, too, will be as good, if not better than usual.” After reading the exchange page in the last Aurora and investi- gating in the library, we believe that our Aurora is better than any of the exchanges—in both short stories and essays, but especially in poetry. Per- haps Hottentots are just a bit more poetically inclined than most college students. Besides the short stories, and sketches, and poetry, there will be some very good illustrations this month. The last Aurora will be a collegiate number. The story will be published. You remember it, of course—the best short story of college life. There will be college poems and essays, as well. So all you, who can summon the muse, prepare to start calling, and to start writing! the well-known “eye” was was we Miss Louise Pfieffer, ’26, of Bruns-! Lucille married Dr. Shingler, who is a wick, Ga., was married recently to| Methodist preacher, and they are now Mr. Lewis. They will make their home| living in Grover, S. C. in Atlanta. as Georgie May Little had dinner at Miss Louise Capin, ’27, of Jackson-| the Alumnae House last Sunday night. ville, Fla., was married on March 3 Miss. Vitginia ‘Burt, ‘24, married to Dr. Quinton Baker, of Millsaps Col- Funk Pesentle Glee : . f Bi ; lege, Mississippi. ee Ala “SEL cf. tks ees : ee ; ‘ Miss Ruth Elsins, 22, of Fort Val- were in the wedding; Carolina McCall, ley, Ga., married Dr. Joseph W. Lari- "27, was a bridesmaid, Edna Coleman more, of St. Louis, Mo. They are) .o¢ as the maid of honor, and Mrs. spending their honeymoon in Europe. flan Blalock, formerly Gertrade Miss Anne Hays, ’27, is now teach- Green, ’26 was the matron of honor ing science at the high school in It was one of the season’s loveliest Americus, Ga. weddings, Virginia wore an exquisite Mrs. John Munro Shingler, formerly veil, which came from Rurope and Lucille Phippen, ’25, has a little girl. Thich Gértrade deem were tx bet “| wedding. The Decatur Alumnae did not have their regular meeting Tuesday night, but will meet as usual on next Tues- day. “BEST IN TOWN” ROSY SMITH Next to Theater a) Sandwiches Sodas Cigars A meeting or the Agnesi Math Club was held Tuesday evening at 7:15, with Elizabeth Roark, the president, presiding. A very interesting pro- gram was given in the Physics lecture room. os re Meet Me At STARNES At Three And We'll Have a Soda. GREEN COFFEE SHOPPE i Good Place to Eat Come to MEET ME THERE STARNES THE NIFTY JIFFY SHOP The Service With a Smile. 142 East Ponce de Leon Ave. Dearborn 2169 113 East Court Square 184 W. Court House Square DECATUR GEORGIA Decatur, Ga. He oSeaenDooeadenGente senda see aden nde ogen deseo nde ene ened aesendesen een oes de sde esha a enhesonde erie DAVISON2PAXON Co. ATLANTA ORES SS with York —COMMUNITY Coats ---So Smart ---SO Moderately Priced Fourth National Ap SY) \O ) A last minute decision to dash into town for a movie! On goes the stun- ning little spring coat, a chic hat . and one young collegiate is smart- ly clad and knows it! New coats . filling the need of the young modern and very reasonably priced ... await your selection on our Third Floor. Found on the “Avenue of Fashion” Third Floor. ae oe a ee ok Ea ee ee ek ee ee fe efooeoteofeofeoteafeneote bene ote eof ote ofe nde oben obeodeade olene ode ae aeeenke nde oende ode ee ene oo nde seen ober see oe oe eof offen oe eae eee ode oe ade fee ofenge ofeadefentestenteate seetetedetetegetettetoler detedetoled deieleieleteieietetes seveieninereens _——— In DECATUR Metropolitan Banking Facilities Resources More Than FORTY MILLION DOLLARS Decatur Branch Decatur, Georgia De ae ie ie ee i he ee ie I Will Suggest You See the Fifth Avenue Linen Shop For the Best Value in Hosiery THREE SPECIAL PRICES $1.45—$1.75—$1.95 69 Whitehall St. Faculty and Students Honor Cleo Hearon Influence of Her Life and Work Will Be Per- manent. The attempt to express our great loss in the death of Miss Hearon brought with it much of comfort in spite of the sorrow. We appreciated more fully the privilege of having had her with us, and felt more sure that her influence would remain as a per- manent inspiration toward higher ideals. From the time when she first came to Agnes Scott Miss Hearon’s whole life was devoted to the advancement of the college in scholarship, to pro- motion of wider contacts with the outside world, and to resisting in- fluences which she felt were detri- mental to the highest ideals of learn- ing. It was here that her interest centered until the very end. The one thought that shook her wonderful courage during the last days of her life was that of no longer being able to work for and with the institution she loved so dearly. In the college she gave herself free- ly to work which seemed to her to promote her ideals for it, work in the debates and other extra curriculum activities. The organization and to a great degree the success of the Lec- ture Association is due to her. With others she worked long and untir- ingly in establishing the chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at Agnes Scott. In the outside world, too, Miss Hearon was a force. For several years she served with distinction as Regional Director of the South Atlan- tic District for the American Associa- tion of Unievrsity Women. On sey- eral occasions she was appointed to — ne EVILINE DRESS SHOPPE DRESSMAKING ALTERING HEMSTITCHING PLALTING BUTTON COVERING BUTTON HOLES Downstairs 19 Peachtree Arcade CONVENIENCE Bank of Atlanta aa | 5 important committees of the Ameri- ean Historical Association—an honor conferred on few women. In the sum- mer of 1926 she was chosen as one of the group of college and university professors sent to Europe by the Carnegie Endowment for Interna- tional peace. Her studies of Missis- sippi and the compromise of 1850, and nullification in Mississippi are important documents not only in the state but in national history. Her singularly high intellectual in- tegrity, keenness of mind, balance of judgment, and scholarly instincts won respect and admiration everywhere and made her a constant inspiration to higher endeavor not only to her stu- dents but to her colleagues as well. We asked some of her former stu- dents to give us an expression of what she meant to her classes and the following was sent, which we feel be- longs in these resolutions: “To the students, Miss Hearon was the visible embodiment and expression of the intellectual ideal. One could not hear her lectures without at least a momentary eagerness to possess something of her thoroughness and discrimination of her zest for think- ing. She allowed us to sit at her feet, and she made the history of the old world exceedingly interesting and vital. In extra-curriculum activities her advice was invaluable. But her most distinctive character- istie was her ability to combine strength with charm. She was the social aristocrat, as well as the in- tellectual—the students ideal of a gentlewoman.” To us of the faculty, Miss Hearon was a woman of great charm, very reserved and yet with wide social in- terests. She lived much to herself but was truly interested in others and had many friends who were devoted to her. As is often true of those of high intellectual attainments she had a very simple, though a real faith, which sus- tained her during the months of her illness, making her a marvel of cour- age to those who saw her in her suffer- ing when she knew that the closing hour of her earthly life was near. In the death of Cleo Hearon, then, we feel that the student body, the faculty and the college have suffered an irreparable loss. The Senior class of 1928 made plans at a recent meeting to leave their parting gift to the college in the form of a memorial to Miss Hearon. As members of this class are possibly the last to have felt the full in- fluence of Miss Hearon’s personality and intellectual strength, it is fitting that they should give a tangible ex- pression to their love and admiration for her. They will establish in the library are Hearon Memorial History Room, similar to the Armstead Memorial English Room. For this purpose the present economics room on the second floor, southwest corner of the library will be redecorated and refurnished by the class, possibly before graduation. The three hundred personal history books which Miss Hearon left to the college will be placed in this room. The administration is having an ap- propriate book plate drawn up, that a reminder of the giver may remain in every book. Somewhere in the room will be placed a bronze tablet bearing a simple tribute. It is hoped that this Memorial Room will serve to give to students who are yet to come a little of the spirit of the woman to whom it is dedi- cated. The Black List! _ There are one hundred Agnes Scott students on the so-called “black list,” For a college like Agnes Scott, this number is entirely too great. There really should not be any. For the majority of the girls, carelessness is the principal reason for their failure to contribute their share for the Stt- dent Budget. The last five dollars is just as important as the first. They are to go to the Agnes Scott annual, and if the Silhouette does not receive its amount from the budget, it wall have a difficult time in staying on top. Realize your duty, Hottentots! Do your share. Pay your money for the budget as soon as possible, and get off the black list! mS 6 New Publication Room Opened Entertain at After Dinner Coffee. Staffs The three campus publications—Sil- houette, Aurora, and Agonistie—en- tertained heir staffs, the members of the English faculty, members of the Gym Department, and a few special guests, celebrating the opening of the new publication room, Tuesday eve- ning from 7 to 8. This room is locat- ed on the second floor of the gym, the former Tabard Inn headquarters, With delicious coffee and witty, delightful conversation, the hour passed quickly and enjoyably, The publication room is attractively and serviceably furnished. Blue is the dominant note in the decoration. The three desks with their bookshelves and blue blotters on the left of the room are balanced by an inviting easy chair and console table opposite. Pretty blue cretonne curtains add a note of bright- ness, and the rug carries out the blended rose-colors of the room. Files of previous issues of all three publications are kept here, as well:as current material. a long-needed addition to our campus. Three cheers for the publications! PEGGY LOU ELECTED BLUE RIDGE CHAIRMAN Peggy Lou Armstrong was recently elected chairman of Blue Ridge by a committee consisting of one repre- sentative from each southern state. The committee met recently at Nash- ville, Tenn., to make plans for the conference. Peggy Lou, as representa- tive from the state of Georgia at- tended this meeting. Peggy Lou is the first Agnes Scott girl to receive this honor since Miss Seandreth, who served as chairman her Senior year. d Black Friars tryouts will be held next Monday night, March 12; from 7 *til 8:30 o’clock. Tryouts are open o Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors. The selections for trying out will be posted. Freshmen! Sign up now for Black Friar tryouts! Show that your editing ability is only exceeded by your dramatic ability! The time is near at hand. Take advantage of this opportunity and sign today. Johnson Dry Goeds Store., Inc. We feel that this is May Day Cast Is Announced Leading Characters for An- nual Festival Chosen. The first of May has unusual sig- nifiicance at Agnes Scott, for it brings perhaps the loveliest of our celebra- tions, May Day. The scenario for this year, which was written by Carolyn Essig, was published several weeks ago. Now the able committee after due consideration has chosen the fol- lowing cast of principal characters: Bes eee oo ee Lila Porcher Mouth, =.= Sees. Raemond Wilson Gloom == ee Ruth Hall Sitl< see Elizabeth Allgood fvening Star.—______----- Mary Cope Premiere Danseuse_. Louise Robertson Harlequin__________-_-__-Ann Erhlich Columbime_—-=-==- -.-- Hazel Wolfle Messenger_-____.-.---- Virginia Sears Greek:'Got__ sa __ J Margaret Ogden Egyptian Princess___~—- Polly Vaughn Roman Warrior__—-_ Margaret McCoy Comic Uncle_________-_ Sara Townsend Activities of Dr. McCain’s§. 8. Class Announcement has been made of a party which Dr. McCain’s Freshman Sunday School Glass is planning for the cripple children. The Crippled Children’s Home in Decatur has been chosen by the Sunday School Class as the object of its special attention and the class as a whole has been making weekly trips to the Home to entertain the children. The party is to be Sat- urday afternoon and an interesting program for the afternoon has been prepared. The girls are taking puzzles and games to play with the children. As a special feature a little skit has been arranged. Ice cream cones will be ‘served during the afternoon. The children range in age from 2 to 14. All are anticipating the party with much pleasure. Dr, McCain’s Class has been very active of late. Under his supervision it has gone into a different line of study. The program of study was ar- ranged with a view of discussing sub- jects especially interesting to college students. So far these have proved very valuable to the members of the class, Another recent innovation of this class is the open-forum period. For a few minutes each Sunday, phases of Dg Dry Goods and Notions, Hemstitching Ladies’ and Children’s Barber Work 423 and 425 N. Moreland Ave. * Phone De. 3200 4 : | ROPEEELERTLTRER SELES PR ER SE CER OES EEE IEEE CELE MR. RICH SAYS— For Better Bobs and Waves Visit the Artistic Bob Jacobs Main Store Phone Wal. 7875 12 Operators Sooo oer ere oeode stent oe ole ode ode ode oe ode nee oe ee eee one oe ale ole af ef oleae seo ode ee oe nee evento eras Se ee ee eee ere Lele ee ene ene sere Me enone eae se ae Lethe ee ale ole eaten oles THE AGONISTIC Revue Given By Miss Randolph’s Classes. Miss Randolph presented her ad- vanced students of interpretive danc- ing in a recital at the gym last Fri- day afternoon. At the beginning of the program the whole class gave a series of rhythms, the first three of which were selections from Schubert: an invitation polka, waltz leap, and leap. After this was a graceful swal- low dance from Bachman. The three clogs which followed were Yankee Doodle (with Olive Spencer and Kitty Hunter), the newsboy clog and a Georgia male quartet! Polly Vaughn, Mary Trammell and Eliz- abeth Flinn were most convincing newsboys and the male quartet evoked thrills from our feminine hearts. The dances of the small groups were most charming. They included Liebes- frend with Lucille Bridgman, Virginia Earle, and Carolyn Essig and a waltz from Schubert, followed by Gluck’s “Andante” (with Elizabeth Allgood, Julia Napier and Hazel Wolfe), a love- ty dance which was the literal inter- pretation of the music, each step tak- ing the time value of the note. But best of all was the “Burning of Moscow,” by Rachmaninoff. Margaret MeCoy was impressive as the old bell- ringer, while eight maidens in flame- colored raiment staged the most real- istic of fires, Lila Porcher as the spirit of Moscow rose against the flames and sent them back. The en- tire recital was charming, and the girls in their pastel dancing costumes were indeed a lovely spectacle. After the recital, the gym depart- ment invited the guests to a tea given in honor of the Juniors. G. B. Knight presided over the punch bowl. The room was charmingly decorated with pussy-willow and jonquils. the lesson are discussed by different members of the class in addition to Dr. McCain’s address. Dr. McCain’s Class is doing an interesting and profitable work, among themselves, and especially among the children of the Crippled Children’s Home. ——<—— ae ANSLEY’S SHOPPE 146 Sycamore St. BEST QUALITY DRY GOODS COLUMBIA PHONOGRAPHS AND RECORDS ALL KINDS OF FLOWERS ———_———— | Delightful Dance |Student Office Elec- ‘Swimming and Life tions Soon Held| Saving Meet to Be Students Urged to Vote. Blections—an event of vital interest to every Hottentot—are to be held this year on March 19. Student Govern- ment, ¥. W. G. A., Athletic Associa- tion, and publications are the most important phases governing our stu- dent life. The various officers chosen for these organizations will carry out the extra-curricula activities for the year ’28 and ’29, and each girl has an opportunity to give her opinion by yoting for the girl she considers most worthy of the office. This is a time when each student can prove whether she is an “adult.” Upon each one individually rests the responsibility of finding the best girl for the office and of voting for her. Before filling in the nominating blank, comes the opportunity to use our in- telligence and to disregard any preju- dices. In the case of any indecision, the present heads of the various or- ganizations are quite capable of giving the necessary requirements and the desired qualities for offices. ALUMNAE VISIT HIGH SCHOOLS Two of our most distinguished alumnae, Miss Elizabeth Lynn and Miss Polly Stone, left last Thursday for a short trip to Griffin, Jonesboro, and Jackson, Ga. In these towns they met with the alumnae clubs and were taken to speak to the Juniors and Seniors of the High Schools about coming to Agnes Scott. They came back Saturday after a most successful and enjoyable time. Call Us for NORRIS CANDY SKRIP INK ELIZABETH ARDEN TO1LET- ELIZABETH ARDEN TOILETRIES SHAEFFER LIFE-TIMY PENS LEARY-AYER PHARMACY Service With a Smile “The Service Store” Held in Atlanta Agnes Scott Girls Invited to Attend. Thursday morning, April 12, at 9:30 A. M., there is to be a meeting in Atlanta for all of those interested in swimming. An unusually fine program has been arranged that will not last over an hour and a half. Other ques- tions such as camping and suitable recreation will be discussed. If there are any who have no classes at this time it would certainly be edu- cational, as well as entertaining, to attend this meeting. It will be held in the Henry Grady Hotel. Se he Se ae ae a ae ae a ae Oh ee Oh oh ae oe he hc he ie ic ELIGHTFULLY new ideas in straps and opera pumps. Chastely simple or with modernisticappliques. In patent leather, ooze, calf and lizard. Black and the new light colors. o fe state fenfeoTeaZe ole sfeogeoks ateogeoerge ofeode ote ke oeodeofeoZe feos eofeofeodeaenengeode ode ook eoze ales ofe nde ode ole ene ole ode ee eee aie oe ode shee nena ale re een ste nfeaeege foo ofeeoteote ate odende dente feat ofeof afer ode ode seats steer eaten ede oe steno ode ele ofeee eee ode ode ober rea resend ende neon ode oe ofe soot gente eleedeodeedeotons ( 27-29 WHITEHALL ST.) : the feof odeote odode ofeoteofeoteoteoteokeogeofeote afoot ode ole oe odode ole afeofealendeoleotesZeoeode oe oleeeokeobeofeoe ode okeode ne oleae ode ngeode fe edesgeode feeds afesfe ofan ofeoe ole eee ole ote odes eBeote ote ode deeded % Syllabuses and musty histories are the print for workaday class-room world—but Prints” are quite a different matter! In her lighter moments the Collegienne wants color and beauty and gaiety . . find in all our printed frocks! flat crepes and georgettes—at a price your allow- ance won’t miss. Sizes 13 and 15. . just what she'll Lovely frocks— Oo | “Play The Sub-Deb Shop. —Rich’s Third Floor. M.RICH & BROS.CO. BROAD -ALABAMA & FORSYTH STS>"PHONE WALNUT 4636. Meofentereoderterede oe Day Student News The day student meeting, held last Wednesday, was one of the most in- teresting held this year. ly large gathering was present and several features made the meeting an An unusual- enjoyable one. Francis Hargis, the day student president, announced that the hut had been given to one of the campus clubs, probably Pi Alpha Phi. This club will, in return for the favor, redecorate the day student room in the gym. After the devotional which was led by Cornelia Wallace, Helen Respess gave a very cordial invitation to all of the day students to come to the ¥. W. C. A. services. She emphasized the fact that these services belong just Harbin Super Service Station Hood Tires—Exide Batteries Accessories 450 Moreland Ave. Atlanta, Ga. Ivy 1728 ATLANTA GEORGIA as much to the day students as to the boarders. The principal speaker of the meet- ing was Bee Keith, who talked about the work of the Industrial Committee of the Y. W. The object of this com- mittee is to help break down the bar- riers between the working girl and the college girl. It has done much to broaden the sympathies and interests of both classes of girls. In closing, Bee invited all who were interested in this line of work to come to some of the Industrial Committee meetings every Monday night at the Y. W. C. A. in Atlanta. She also asked them to come to the college forum Sunday afternoon at Spellman College, The day students are becoming very famous. First they had two of their number, Evangeline Papageorge and Myrtle Bledsoe, elected to Phi Beta Kappa, and now they have a real playwright among their group. She happens to be their president too— Frances Hargis. Several of the day students hiked to Avondale last Wednesday afternoon. GORDON’S GOOD HOSIERY Broad & Arcade ATLANTA “Regenstein’s Smart Styles” Spring-- Frocks and Coats for the College Girl Featuring Our Exclusive Styles “DAPPER-FLAPPER” FROCKS $17.50, $19.75, $25.00 Sports and Travel COATS Kasha’s, Satins, Tweeds Colors: Tan, Green, Navy, Black Wonderful Values $25.00, $29.75, $39.50 REGEN S RPETNES 70 Whitehall St. Atlanta, Ga. 2, S | Three Ways to Smartness-~ Blouse, Sweaters, Skirts To assemble one’s own sports frock, is both new and smart-choosing sweater, skirt and blouse, to match or harmonize in a Spring ensemble. Chamberlin’s' is show- ing the newest of the new in: Skirts, Silk or Wool____- Blouses, Colors or Prints A ere $9.59 to $10.95 Speen ess $7.95 to $12.95 Sweaters, Slip-Ons or Cardigans____$3.95 to $7.95 Chamberlin-Johnson- DuBose Co. 116 to 126 Whitehall o ~ Phone Wa. 812 THE AGONISTIC News Briefs This afternoon the Cotillion Club is giving a subscription dance. Again a red orchestra has been procured, the same that played for the dance given on Founder’s Day. Twenty-five cents admission will be charged and the money obtained will be used in the promoting of more social life on the campus. Punch will be served to the guests. On February 28, and March 7, the Juniors sponsored moving pictures at the DeKalb Theatre in Decatur. The first was Bebe Daniels in “She’s a Sheik,” and the second Norma Tal- madge in “Camille.” So far, the Sophomores are ahead in the race for the athletic banner! Jo Walker’s play has received rec- ognition! Last week a man asked for an interview and wanted to act as her publicity manager in advertising the play! He thought there were great prospects in it. Faithful Mary Cox, maid of Inman, was unable to come to work last week. She was suffering with rheumatism. We are glad she is back with us now. Open Forum does have results! That extra dime that we’ve been having to pay for the laundering of our counter- panes has been done away with! Also —we have some brand new laundry slips. Our difficulties along that line ought to be all remedied now. One of the false alarms of the “burglar” proved to be Mr. Robinson, who was racing across the campus one night last week to catch a train. Some one seeing such a suspicious looking action thought that surely the long looked-for burglar was at hand, and with great presence of mind, blew the whistle for Mr. White. After great commtion, we were all surprised—and (we must confess) a little disappoint- ed that our burglar was only Mr. Robinson. Get Your Country Produce —at— Mobley and Mobley Produce Company 121 Ponce de Leon Ave. DECATUR, GA. peceived, 4 Oro» KLLior?, inc, “~s All of the best people seem to be doing away with the old proctor sys- tem. The Carolinian announces that N. C. C, W. will adopt the new system of house committees as soon as sched- ules can be made and posted. “Tt may be of interest to students of sociology and philosophy of educa- tion,”’ says The Carolinian. “To learn that the investigations of Dr. Ells- worth Huntington show that the chil- dren of large families lead in the ac- tivities at Yale University.” Converse, also, seems to have been afflicted with mumps recently. The Parley Voo expresses its sympathy in “Lest Ye Forget or Ode to the Mumps. Lest ye forget the two who’ve gone before, From out our hearts this little verse we pour; When all alone and lying still in bed With hot water bottles around your | head, When feeling down-hearted, depressed and blue, Remember that we have been through it too. We know how you long for the mail to come, And happy you are when you get some; We know how it hurts for the first few days, But the attention you get shows it pays. When your glands swell up and are paining you, Remember that we have been through it too. When you’ve read all the books you have on hand, And written all the letters you can stand, When your friends forget and your beau won’t write, And strictly at nine—click! off goes the light, When the flowers that come are not for you, Remember that we have been through it too. o, ey SS mau Ne AA (SSA ANY Littl N Shoppe s When finally once more your teeth will meet, And you can brush them, laugh, talk, and eat, when practice-ball doesn’t worry you much Because you've got used to their gentle touch, Take heart, my sister, and be strong and true, Rememb’ring that we have been through it too.” AGONISTIC THREE Hottentots, notice! Help keep the race of waste-baskets from becoming extinct. The Arsenal Cannon gives the appeal to its students. The Dying Race Students, rouse yourself to action! Save the dying race of waste baskets! Last year approximately one-fourth of the waste baskets in America died of starvation. That means, therefore, that America will be devoid of this long-standing line of willing workers by 1950. Last year at Tech four waste bas- kets had to be removed to a sanitarium because they were so neglected. Starved to death at Tech! Can you imagine it, when so much good food is blowing around the campus? Each student who throws his candy wrapper on the ground instead of in the waste basket is aiding the destruction of this dying race. Let us show our humanity to dumb waste baskets by feeding them candy wrappers, D papers, scrap papers, test papers, and all other papers so that Tech may rescue this almost extinct race. —Arsenal Cannon, Arsenal Technical H. 8., Indianapolis, Ind. The Sun Dial contains a most in- teresting article among her intercol- legiate news. “These are busy days for the educational reformers, both those who are instituting reforms and those who are writing critiques for the magazines. University of Michi- gan has definitely determined to begin next fall the plan of conferring two- year diplomas on students deemed in- capable of carrying upper division work.” Some difficulty is anticipated in the matter of selection, even Presi- dent Little, foremost exponent of the plan, questioning grades as a suitable and honest criterion. None the less, the plan will be tried. As the Daily Princetonian com- ments, “With Michigan trying the two- year diploma; with Wisconsin study- ing separate civilizations as a whole instead of disconnected miscellaneous courses; with Antioch combining man- ual and mental labor in its curriculum; with Harvard introducing two week ‘reading periods’ before examinations; with Princeton experimenting with the four-course plan and preceptorial system, we are entitled to hope for better things in the line of education in the course of the next few years.” New York, N. Y. (By New Student Service). Of interest to college publications is the formation of the Virginia Inter- collegiate Press Association, which was organized by the editor of the Hampden-Sidney Tiger and the editor of The Rotunda of the State Teachers’ College. This Association held its first meeting on February 10. This, according to the Rotunda, proved quite profitable and stimulating. TEMPLE STUDIO Masonic Temple, Decatur ALL KINDS OF PHOTOGRAPHS 8 Ghosts of Galahad |Book Store Opens And Helen Herald New Department Coming of Erskine Latest Novels and Mag- Clever Skit Put On By Lee- ture Association. Thursday, after chapel, when a spe- cial meeting of the student body was azines Now Sold On Campus. The new department of the college book store was formally opened with called, the faculty filed out slowly and | tea February 28. Many students ac- reluctantly, feeling all the while that mysterious suspense in the air, and resenting being excluded from some- thing which promised to prove inter- esting. But those fortunate ones who were allowed to stay soon found that interesting was an entirely inadequate expression. Who ean describe their sensations when three ghostly appar- itions appeared before them—three specters, called back from the dim past. In mournful numbers they chanted their histories, the tales of their lives in that former existence in the long, long ago, when one was the fair Helen of Troy, one, Sir Gal- ahad, and one, remarkable to relate, the dual character of Adam and Eve. Very seldom do these spirits return to earth and appear before the eyes of mortals. They came this time, how- ever, on an important mission. They came to herald the advent of a great man, John Erskine by name, a man who has made them immortal in mod- ern literature. With soul and rhyme they entreated their Hottentot friends to purchase the account of their lives which they should have read so long, long ago. And finally, they finished their chant and with ghostly silence and speed they fled again to their abodes in the long, long ago, leaving the campus to rejoice over the coming of the great author. AGONISTIC CUP TO BE AWARDED WEDNESDAY (Continued from Paeg One) Bell, city editor of the Atlanta Jour- nal; Mrs. Christian W. Dieckmann, alumna of Agnes Scott and former professor of English here, who has re- cently received signal honor in the field of Chaucerian research. The class issues and several previous issues for comparison will be taken to the judges immediately. Their decision will be announced next Wednesday at chapel, | and the cup awarded to the editor of the winning issue. These past weeks of general inter- est in the Agonistic have given ex- perience to many students who had served little or not at all on the paper. Excellent talent has been discovered in newspaper style of reporting as well as in the writing of original articles. Suggestions for new, regular columns, better arrangement of ma- terial and more attractive cuts will add distinctly to the forthcoming regular issues of the Agonistic. The contest has also brought forth the largest edition of the paper ever published. Last fall the first ap- pearance in the history of Agnes Scott of six pages instead of the customary four surprised the students to great enthusiasm. This was surpassed by the Senior class, who put out eight pages last week. The Freshmen, in this ten-page edition have broken all records. The contest has been most success- ful in inspiring class spirit, general in- terest in the detailed work of the Agonistic, and fruitful in suggestions and changes that will be carried out in subsequent issues. a CALL BROYLES Cash and Delivery Grocery Store For quick and courteous service. Dearborn 0597 R. L. MYERS, Manager % “. HEWEY’S FOR DRUG SUNDRIES, TOILET ARTICLES, NUNNALLY’S CANDIES and the DAILY DOPE GO TO— HEWEY’S Phone Dea. 0640-9110 315 E. College Ave. “LITTLE DEC” 2, ie cepted Helen Lewis’ invitation given that morning in chapel and came in from five to six to inspect the new books and to sip coffee. they disappointed, for they found awaiting their inspection a cozy, com- fortable corner containing the latest novels and magazines ranging from College Humor up to Harpers. The purpose of this department is to create love of books and to bring to the campus the best and latest novels and books of poetry. Among the books now on the shelves of the aforesaid cozy corner are, “The Mad Carews,” by the author of “Wild Geese”; Booth Tarkington’s latest, “Clair Ambler,” “The King’s Hench- man” and Robinson's “Tristram,” as well as several of John Erskine’s novels, From time to time the newest books will be added for our convenience. If you don’t believe this go and see, buy and read, Nor were FRANGES HARGIS WINS PRIZE $100 FOR PLAY (Continued from Paeg One) that she had won first place! Frances said she was actually so excited that she lay down on the floor and squeal- ploded in Math or French) a tele- gram came to Frances, informing her ed!! (Note: Girls, don’t let the shock of a pop test affect you in that orig- inal way—it simply isn’t done in class rooms), The thought of winning first place surprised Frances so much that she forgot about the first prize attach- ed to it. Frances admitted, however, that she certainly is thinking about the $100 part of it now. Can we blame her? “Hero Worship” is to be presented by the Town Theater of Savannah and if it is successful the play will be en- tered for the Belasco cup in the Na- tional Little Theater tournament of 1928. The requirements are that the play must not take over 30 minutes to | perform, must not have more than eight characters and must have only one set. Frances’ play fills all the re- quirements and there is little doubt in our minds as to its success. We hope Frances will be able to see the play produced in Savannah and we wish her all luck for her “Hero Worship.” Frances herself gave all the credit to Miss Stephens, who has been such an inspiration to all the Play Writing class and whom Frances call- ed “the sweetest thing in the world.” VERA BEAUTY SHOP Masonic Temple Bldg. De. 1124 GEORGIA KEITHS Big Time Keith Vaudeville 3:00—6 :30—9:00 P. M. MADDOCK’S TRICKS A Company of 14 Artists RICE & NEWTON THREE LONDONS MR. JACK HANLEY NILE AND MANSFIELD Pick o’ the Pictures Billie Dove =n “THE LOVE MART” with Gilbert Roland and Noah Beery THE AGONISTIC A.S.C. of 43 Have you ever, as you walked around this campus, cast your eyes about and wondered what buildings would some day replace some of the present buildings of A. S. C. or what new, wonderful modern structures would stand on some of the spots you daily traverse? Have you ever visual- ized what the campus of future Agnes Scott of perhaps ten, fifteen, or twen- ty-five years hence will hold? If you would like to get a wee glimpse—a Aggie’s Alphabet A is for Aggie, we Rats try to edit, B is a merit grade for which there’s much credit, C is for candy; always it’s wanted. D is for dining rooms, thrice daily haunted. E is for everything here that we do, F is for Freshmen, seeing things thro’. G is for gymnasium, gorgeous and grand, H is for happiness, found here at hand. picture pattern of what Agnes Scott | is for I. G., Miss Wilburn’s delight, aspires to be, stop one day and look at the plan Dr. McCain has on his office wall, and ask him to point out the different buildings and their pur- poses. It will make you mighty jealous of those youngest sisters that will be coming along to A. S. C. in nine or ten years! Dr. MeCain himself really said that it was hoped that those buildings would be here in ten more years, and a big start has been made quite recent- ly when the school bought a house down on McDonough Street from Miss Marianne McClellan. There is only one little corner in the big rectangle now that doesn’t belong to the col- lege. The first new building is to be—can you guess? A new steam plant, ’way down beyond the hockey field across the street car track where it turns at right angles to Main. The lighting and heating pipes are to be led through a man-sized tunnel so that they can be easily repaired if they break. This addition is to be started this year, 1928, and the campaign for the money for it has already begun. After the new steam plant and laun- dry will come a spacious administra- tion building, new dormitories with suites, a lovely little chapel nested down in the midst of all the other buildings, extended science buildings, a day student hut, and student activ- ities building. What a thrill of anticipation we have at the thought now and what a greater thrill of pride we will get when as the years roll by we come trooping back at intervals, all old mar- ried ladies—perhaps—and view our Alma Mater resplendent in the added glory of her new equipment—which is her just reward! Perhaps— It’s in the Veiling of the Hose Perhaps—it’s not so much the comeliness of the legs as the sheer exquisite beauty of the hose—that is so much admired! McGallum Hosiery with their per- fect fit bring out every curve of ankle and leg—their lustrous sheen adds beauty to all the natural con- tours. Here, you may leisurely examine all the lovely new McCallum Hose —so tempting, and in the most happy array of shades. MYSTYLE HOSIERY SHOPS 116 Alabama—————57 Whitehall J is for Juniors, for them we will fight! K is a knock, we all have a lot, L is for letters, longed for if not got. M is for May Day, a gala event, N for Miss North, on diving intent. O is omniscence by the Seniors at- tained; Some time perhaps ours will be gained! P is for package call, posture and psyche, Q is for quizzes, a teacher’s delight, R for Miss Randolph, a dancing ex- pert, Whatever the step, she’s always alert, §$ is for Seniors and their sister class, T is for tennis; should be played by each lass. U is for umpire, usually Liz Lynn, V is for victory we all want to win. W is for the kaffles we always adore, X is a letter math students abhor. Y is the “why” all teachers dread, Z is for zest we all have for bed! BAILEY BROS. SHO§ 110 Atlanta Ave. DECATUR, GA. Phone: Dearborn 0172 EEE eee INTERNATIONAL RELA- TIONS CONFERENCE TO BE HELD IN S&S. C. A conference is to be held in An- derson, S. C., by the Southern Stu- dents’ Association of International Re- lations. The conference will take place at Anderson College, beginning Thurs- day, March 8. Agnes Scott is to be well represented at the conference with Miss Florence Smith, Esther Nes- bit, and Anais Jones as delegates. One of these delegates is being sent under the auspices of the Agonistic. A prominent speaker of the confer- ence is Mr. Hamilton Holt. Mr. Holt is an admirer of Woodrow Wilson and formerly lectured on the phases of Wilson’s life as he saw it, through intimate contact. Round table discussions will be held, and withall a very intereting and edu- cational program will be carried out. The delegates will be entertained at a dinner Friday night. A deed to a farm can’t be signed with a pig pen, nor can the land be measured with a barn yard. Phone De. 1822 COLLEGE AVE. GARAGE Opp. Depot 811 E. College Ave. GENERAL AUTOMOBILE REPAIRING Will call for and deliver cars. No extra charge. For Gay Spring Millinery Exclusive Styles at Moderate Prices $5.00 —$6.95—$7.50—$9.95 shoulders, slim hip lines. buttons in rows! ford coverts. NEW ARRIVALS DAILY Visit PARIS MILLINERY SHOP 136 Peachtree Arcade may wreck your bridge hand, but it will score } you a grand slam in Fashion’s game of chic! 29 The short suit is Allen’s long suit this season. It is more trimly tailored than ever, with snug Coats are short and jaunty—skirts are short and may be either straight or gored. Pockets come in layers, and The fabrics are twills, novel- ty mixtures, cheviots, herringbones, and Ox- .P Allen & Co. “The Store all Women Know" Miss Cheatham (to class in orienta- tion): “College is like a washing ma- chine: you get out of it just what you put in.” Ditty Winter: “Yes, but you’d never recognize it.” Big Brother: “Tommy, I wouldn’t have a dog with such short legs!” Little Brother: “Aw, shut up, I don’t care, just so they are long enough to reach the ground.” Shirley: “Well, we have to hand Dr. Hays one thing.” Zou W.: “What’s that?” Shirley: “A theme every week.” Mary B. Webb: “But, Miss Wilburn, what if the trapeze broke while I was up on it?” Miss Wilburn: “Report it to me and T’ll have the man fix it.” Edith McGranahan: “I'd love to go to a frat house party.” Big Blonde Brute: “That’s the way most girls get there.” Martha Tower: “Is that a boxer over there with such a big chest?” Mildred MeCalep: “No, that’s a friend of mine who just got his fra- ternity pin.” An old farmer and his son in the army had made an agreement that the latter would cable him the word “ves” if he arrived safely in France. When the cable came, the farmer, for- getting the agreement, cabled back, “Yes, what?” In a few days came the cable, “Yes, sir:” THE CRITERION 5 Going Up. (Read from bottom line up) let you off about here. time and they hear you in but they don’t at, and it is about here; wish to get off what floor you you tell them are about like this: Elevator operators —Mountain Goat. Dit: “Have you heard the new mud song?” Bet: “No. What?” Dit: “Rain!” Izzy: “What became of that daring costume you wore to the ball?” Dizzy: book.” “I glued it in my scrap Mickey: “Have you heard the walk- ing song?” Dickey: Mickey: run,’” “Naw.” No Soap? “*T Do Not Choose to May I hold your palm, Olive? Not on your life, buoy. Then I’m out of Lux. No—Ivery formed. Zu (to elevator man): going up?” Elevator Man: Zu: OF STYLE New Spring Hats Featured at Moderate Prices or7-5e 410 SE este SL Co St Lt So SS SEL Sak SL SLL Sta Sk Se Si ick Sk Sa a Se oe oe Se ee Se SSE SS, he So tion—and a modest price! charteristics of Janet Walker Frocks! $19.75 Quality, flawless workmanship, tailored perfec- Lewis’ a great deal of pleasure to announce its exclusive agency for these frocks in Atlanta. “HE. G. Lewis and (o. 110 Whitehall St. That sums up the It gives “Are you “Yes, ma’m.” “Sorry, I’m going down.” SETAE R TEST CER OE SERI ETE TOSe Tre La ear eee mee Tee eee LEWIS PRESENTS Janet Walker Frocks sdovte ate obecteotesfoofeeoteofeoestenteofenesterteodecgetesteodeectestesteogeerteofesfeateotegentenpeezsnteateateotogntenteatententeoteogecfentestecteenteoteofecteteoteopeotege THE AGONISTIC Small Moments Of Great People MY DEAR did you know that the FACULTY of Agnes SCOTT are simply EVERY day PEOPLE? I mean they REALLY ARE. ImAGine my surPRISE! I BELIEVED that the LIFE of our BELOVED Agnes SCOTT INSTRUCTORS was simply a POMPous CEREmony from ONE day’s END to ANOTHER; a series of BREATH-taking acCOMPlishments; of LONG nights of PRAYER for their BLISSfully IGnorant and PITIfully USEless PUPILS I mean I REALIly DID. And so my IDEals are SHAT- TERed. I mean HOW is one to KEEP one’s IDeals when one has JUST seen one’s DEAN (HOW can one SAY it? One CAN’T, one must WHISPER it) when one has JUST seen one’s DEAN running . . . RUNning for a STREET car. My DEAR, I mean she REALLY was. Our DEAR Miss HOPkins, her SKIRTS caught UP with her LOVE- LY littl HANDS, was SCURRYing down PEACHtree as FAST as her TINY feet would CARRY her. Be- cause she KNEW time limit was SIX o’clock. And my DEAR, she CAUGHT it. Can you STAND it? And really didn’t YOU think that Dr. McCain spends ALL his TIME simply DELV- ing in BOOKS of forgotten LORE and going ALL over the COUNtry swaying spell-bound AUDiences with his FIERy eloguent SPEECHES? So did I, but he DOESN’T. The night that Dean LAING was here Dr. Mc- CAIN was simply DASHING to get his TUX on and he DROPPED his COLlar button and it ROLLED under the DRESSER. My DEAR it really DID, and he got DOWN on his KNEES to LOOK for it and he BUMPED his HEAD and he said TUT! TUT!! My DEAR can you STAND it? I mean I REALLY can’t! But the THING that is simp- ly DREADful is this: Fastidious Miss AlexANDer eats LIVER for BREAK- fast. Isn’t it simply SHOCKING! I mean she REALLY DOES. And she simply ADORES it. And my DEAR Miss McDougal won’t eat the EGGS here. You know those simply diVINE eggs we have for BREAKFAST? I mean she really won’t. She says they aren't DAINTY. By dear, can you STAND it? Isn’t she simply DE- LICIOUS? And my DEAR, imagine how simply SHOCKED I was and how simply surPRISED I was when I saw Miss Miller and Mrs. CalHOUN in the “GRAND” last SATurday, I mean THE HAT BOX 311 Church St. Decatur, Georgia GREETING CARDS SMART HATS GIFTS SWEATERS PENNANTS NOVELTIES THE COLLEGIATE SHOPPE 153 Sycamore Street Dearborn 1768 DRY CLEANING PRESSING ROGERS is the place to trade BOYD DELAVALL Manager 307 E. College Ave. DECATUR DRY GOODS CO. DEPENDABLE MERCHANDISE At Low Prices Student Tours to Europe on the popular tourist class steam- ers and travel through Europe in private automobiles. Lowest Rates—Best Service Send for Booklet STUDENTS AUTOMOBILE TRAVEL CLUB 68 Broad St., N. W. Atlanta, Ga. IO IEE Close-up of 10 Hours In a Hottentot’s Life Or What the Movies Miss. 9:45 P. M.—Hottentot tears herself away from bull session at the end of hall to write theme. 9:46-48—Wildly casts daily theme eye around room. 9:49—Catches sight of dust under bed. Receives inspiration. 9:50-10:00 — Writes “Cleanliness.” 10:01—Rises to borrow some more of roommate’s paper, Passes bureau. 10:02—Catches sight of photograph of youth with aggressive jaw. Grins idiotically. Rolls eyes. Bursts forth with “Mi-hi Blu-hue Hea-evun.” 10:03—Voices from neighboring rooms: “Sh-sh. Pipe down, willya?” 10:04—Relieves emotion by hurling book at picture of roommate’s boy friend. Misses him. 10:05-10:29—Makes outline of afore- mentioned theme. 10:30—Hears bell resound over hal- lowed grounds. Darkness. 10:31-5 — Searches for pajamas amidst pile of garments on chair. 10:36-7—Dons them. 10:38—Rushes into hall. Finds she is wearing red top and pink bottom. Aesthetic nature winces. 10:39-40—Conveys to neighbors by excellent pantomimic expression and gestures that she is to be waked up in the morning. 10:41-5—Tries to do handsprings like the girl across the hall. 10:46—Gives up in despair and re- turns to room. 10:47-50—Encounters several chairs and tables with various portions of her anatomy. Stops to rub knee and won- der when roommate is coming in, any- way. 10:51—Overturns bottle of mercur- iochrome on roommate’s rug. 10:52—Turns rug on other side and gets in bed. 10:53—-Adjusts comforter. 10:54%4—Turns on one side, forter falls off. they REALly were SITting right THERE and the VAUDEville was simply KILLing my dear, I mean it REALly was FUNny and Miss MIL- LER and Mrs. CalHOUN DIED laugh- ing—I mean they SIMPly had hys- TERics and they LAUGHed and LAUGHed and my DEAR, I simply couldn’t STAND it, I mean I REALLY couldn’t. So you see my DEAR, my IDeals are simply SHATTERed. I mean I REally never WILL have any FAITH in anyBODY any MORE be- cause isn’t it simply dePLORable the way one’s IDeals always disapPOINT one and leave one so disilLUSIONed and simply heart BROKEN. I mean they REALLY do make one CYNical my DEAR and I’m CYNICAL now because I never REALized that teach- ers are HUMAN BEINGS, I mean I REALly DIDN’T. ImAGine my sur- PRISE! And so my [Deals are simp- ly SHATTERED and my DEAR I can’t STAND it. I mean I REALLY can’t! essay on Com- Phone Walnut 5776 BAME’S, Inc. “Atlanta’s Exclusive Victrola and Radio Shop” New Orthophonic Victrolas—RCA. Radiolas and Stewart-Warner Radios Victor and Columbia Records 107 Peachtree Street Opposite Piedmont Hotel ATLANTA, GA. DIAMONDS = “GIFTS THAT LAST” Watch and Jewelry Repairing Nat Kaiser & Co. Atlanta 10:54—Adjusts comforter again. 10:55—Comforter falls off. 10:56—Adjusts comforter. 10:57—Comforter falls off. Hotten- tot sleeps. 11:30—The clarion fire-bell rings out. 11:30%:—Is roughly awakened by lieutenant. 11:31—Yanks down window, wets towel, and dashes downstairs. 11:32—Discovers wet towel is room- mate’s plaited skirt, 11:34—Returns to bed after stub- bing toe on bed of roommate who has returned from exciting date. 11:35—Goes to sleep as roommate begins a discourse on brown eyes. 6:55 A. M.—Dreams that Miss Daugherty has eloped with Richard Halliburton. Sobs in sleep. 7:00—A four-letter word beginning with b, about which Poe wrote a poem, sounds. 7:01—Cocks one eye out to see if roommate shows signs of getting up to procure food. 7:02—Roommate snores convincing- ly. 7:03-04—Debates whether ’tis better to roll over and sleep or to eat. 7:05—Gets up. é 7:06—Both tubs occupied. Fights with fat blonde over lavatory. 7:07—Wins, and washes face with vengeance, 7:08-14—Dresses. Muttering mean- while about roommates who sleep in the morning. Bell is ringing on porch below. 4 7:15—Rushes to dining room, col- liding with waiter who is closing door. 7:16-25—Eats. 7:26-38—Fixes liver and waffle sandwich for roommate. Contemplates advisability of taking up grits. De- cides not to. 7:38-40—Goes to room and puts food on radiator to warm. 7:41—Hurls book at roommate who grunts sleepily and rolls over. 7:42—Remembers eight o’clock class. Goes to table and opens book. 7:43-7—Pins on false knot. AGONISTIC TWO 7:47—Remembers this is Miss Cal- houn’s morning to inspect. 7:48-49—Sweeps articles on floor into hall, viz: roommate’s K. A. pin, silk hose, fountain pen, and book re- port. 7:50—Goes to table and turns page of book. 7:51-54—Grabs up and places in laundry bag miscellaneous articles, such as: roommate’s picture hat and tulle evening dress and own overshoes. 7:55-58—Placates roommate who has discovered articles on floor in hall. 7:59-8:00—Studies. 8:00—Bell rings. class. 8:05—Answers “here,” adjusts book at intellectual angle, and assumes in- telligent expression. Sleeps. She dashes to Y. W. C. A. CABINET ENTERTAINS AD- VISORY BOARD On last Thursday evening, March 1, the cabinet of the Y. W. C. A. en- tertained the Advisory Board at a dinner in the Tea House, the scene of many of our social gatherings. ‘The room was artistically decorated with spring flowers, carrying out the color scheme of yellow. Those present in- cluded the members of the Y. W. C. A. cabinet, the Advisory Board, and several guests of honor—all of whom enjoyed the affair immensely. Greater Values PINTCHUCK’S $5 & $10 DRESS SHOP Arcade Bldg. 15 North Broad Clover Leaf Bakery 143 Sycamore St. Home Made BREAD, ROLLS, CAKES, PIES AND PASTRIES LOO) SO OS) 1 > | 10 JOHN ERSKINE LECTURES HERE MONDAY EVENING (Continued from Paeg One) husband in turn does not trust his wife, and so it goes. It is all a sordid, ignoble society. Romeo, of the rival house, is a bored young man of the world who has fallen in love so often he has become quite tired of it. He accepts the invi- tation to the home of Juliet with the hope of diverting his mind from the ever present Rosalind, who, he feels, is monopolizing him too completely. He meets Juliet and falls in love with her, and they are married. But Paris has come on the scene and Juliet has mar- ried him because her father wanted her to and because she could think of no plausible excuse at the time. Shakespeare tells the story in a differ- ent way. He makes the nurse very fond of Juliet and Romeo really in love with Rosalind. Romeo’s friends tease him about Rosalind, saying there are twenty finer girls at Juliet’s home at the ball. Finally, he goes to dis- prove their statement, but he fails to do so by falling in love with Juliet. The second example was of a Fresh- man version of the fifth chapter of Second Kings. Mr. Erskine gave his class this chapter to read. It is the story of Naaman, the captain of the host of the king of Syria, whom the little Israelite slave sent to Elisha the prophet to be healed of his leprosy; it is the story of the avarice of Gehazi, Elisha’s servant, and his punishment. The question was asked, “Why did Gehazi want the money?” A student gave this unusual answer: The little slave in the court of Syria was be- trothed to Gehazi. After she was en- slaved he saved his money faithfully to get her ransom but he never could save enough. The money offered to the prophet was twenty times enough for the ransom. He asked only as much as he needed to free the little slave, but when he returned he was smitten with Naaman’s disease. The same chapter was assigned to a class in Columbia. Our masterpiece was the result. It dealt with a slight- ly difficult phase of the subject. When Naaman returned home cured and well again, he set aside one day a year as a day of thanksgiving and prayer. On ‘one such day, he saw a poor leper salvation he told the man of the prophet who had cured him but the man only shook his head sadly and said, “It will do no good for me. I am Gehazi.” We are apt to treat literature as Lawrence’s Pharmacy A Real Drug Store Phones Dearborn 0762-0763 309 East College Ave., Opposite Depot, Decatur, Ga. Pleating Buttons Button Covering ARCADE HEMSTITCHING SHOP 18 Peachtree Arcade Downstairs DeKalb Theatre Program for Week of March 12-17 MONDAY-TUESDAY, MAR. 12-13 Emil Jannings ——in— “THE LAST COMMAND” WEDNESDAY, MAR. 14 Florence Vidor a “ONE WOMAN TO ANOTHER” a THURSDAY-FRIDAY, MAR. 15-16 Victor McLagle—Dolores Del Rio ar “LOVES OF CARMEN” ET COMING SOON “WHAT PRICE GLORY” — PSST —h Si ———————— history. In studying ‘Paradise Lost,” the student pains the impression that it goes back to the source. He learns that it is based on Genesis and it takes him years to realize that Milton has changed the viewpoint, and rewritten and rephrased it. His own ideas, even, change as he is writing. It is doubtful whether Milton ever thought of his subject as being “Adam and Eve.” He wrote an essay once on the ideal hour and marriage. Later, he portrayed Adam and Eve walking hand in hand in the garden. Many people have read the first three books of “Paradise Lost,” stopped and written a criticism. They say Milton shows no sense of humor. They haye missed in this fourth book a wonderful picture of life. Adam says since he was created first, he is closer to God, he knows more; he will ask God for information; Eve will ask him. When Eve eats the apple she says she will probably die now; if she does what will happen then? In the interview which follows Eve tells Adam she has eaten the apple and gained wisdom. She cannot bear to have anything which he does not have. Adam says Eve will do so he must die also, and he eats the apple. Eve regrets that all mankind will have to suffer for her sin and pre- pares to die and let God start over with a new race. God sends an angel to drive Adam and Eve from the garden but also to show Adam what is to come to pass. He saw Cain and the line of prophets and could not help becoming enthusiastic over the coming MEMORY BOOKS AUTOGRAPH BOOKS GIFTS AND FLOWERS HOSE Decatur Woman’s Exchange DeKalb Theatre Bldg. 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The story is not the Bible. It is a secular story which has grown out of the Bible account, a modernizing of the old material. America today is well read but it is too much to ask of civilization to have a comparative knowledge of literature. Horrible tales have been told of Helen of Troy. Her beauty was a curse. A man saw her, lost his heart, his mind, his honor, his life. But as the story has been retold it has been viewed in a different light. Helen has become a lovelier character. The Greeks even came to the conclusion that she did not sell the city of Troy at all, in spite of the old stories. Helen’s beauty was always a curse which made her a special case. She could never touch reality. She was a spoiled child, never hurt, never punished. Galahad has grown into a far more attractive character with the long series of rewriting and new versions. He was at first merely a hard-headed warrior, but legends became attached IRENE HAT SHOP Masonic Bldg. Decatur, Ga. NEW SPRING HATS Just the thing for the college girls. to his name, and his character im- proved. Finally he became the charac- ter we know now. But, even then, there was something the matter with his world. It was disappointing. He was never loved as St. Francis of Assisi was. Unlike St. Francis, he did not care for men and for nature around him. He was not of this world. He cared for nothing but his search for the other. And this is the beauty of literature as against history. We have a story written in our own time and the old version too. We can enjoy the new, but we can appreciate the old too. We can enjoy the Greek story by Homer and the Trojan story by Vergil. It is the privilege of liter- ature to think truth and feel truth concerning our friends and ourselves. We study books as life. They are im- portant for that. They are living things. “And,” said Mr. Erskine in conclusion, “The book you read today — GIFTS FOR EVERY OCCASION Picture Framing Our Specialty oe Binder’s The Gift Shop of Atlanta 117 Peachtree St. 107 Arcade ‘What Glorious (reations will be a different book if you grow richer and wiser.” The lecture was followed by a recep- tion in Rebekah Scott lobby. The halls were filled with girls dressed in eve- ning attire who crowded about, eager to meet the author of the famous “Helen of Troy” and “Galahad.” To everyone’s joy Mr. Erskine kind- ly consented to give a piano recital in the chapel. This evidence of his versa- tility charmed and delighted every- one. Mother: “Why, Willie, you shouldn’t be afraid of the dark.” Willie: “Aw, Ma, I can’t help it. It gets in my eyes and I can’t see any- thing.” Be photographed in that new Spring Frock. Send a picture home. ELLIOTTS’ Peachtree Studio Howard Theatre Bldg. Atlanta MUSE'’S IS SHOWING . —all the splendor of Paris! —Spring—and the grandeur of a new mode! Gaze wonders of Muse’s palatial fifth floor! upon the Fashion- THINK HARD VOL. XIII * J PY FRESHMAN CLAS: Senior Class to Bring Mardi Gras te A.S. in all its Color and Originality Floats Will Represent States ; A. S. Will Meet AGNES AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE, DECATUI COLLEGE, DECATUR, GA., WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 19 First Award of Cup in His- Popular anc tory of Paper—Seniors Win Second Place. For The Freshman class was today an- Mrs. H. H. VOTE RIGHT Committee Nominations 28-29 Show Fair Agreement : Beach Elections to Take Place in NO. 18 —King to Be Elected—| Classes Will Have Repre-| sentatives in Court. Mardi Gras—a time for merrymak- | ing, joyous music, dancing masquerad- ers, alluring street girls selling pra-| lines and cream, gleaming torches, | fascinating floats, a majestic but smil- ing king and his court. Just ask Margaret Rice and Mar- garet Gerig, who went to Mobile and New Orleans to Mardi Gras. They will tell you it was wonderful. But think of the long trip and unneces- sary expense they had, when the Sen- ior class is bringing Mardi Gras right here to our own campus, Saturday night, March 17. more besides, that one gets in New All the fun, and} i ‘cept after formal declaration of war.” Orleans, can be gotten right here for | the mere sum of twenty-five cents. And besides the fun, think of the; great pride that each girl will have | as she beholds the float representing | her own state. magnificent vehicles, one for each of the following groups: North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Kentucky and Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia, Missis- sippi and West Mississippi, the odd states east of the Mississippi, the Day Students, and the Foreign Stu- dents. stiractive cand most srop poser auive- float will receive a five dollar gold piece. Each class will have a candidate for the king of Mardi Gras, and the candidate with the most kingly traits will be chosen. The king’s court will be composed of two members from each class. Every one whose float or candidate is not chosen can hide her shame be- hind her mask and forget her sorrows by dancing, eating and looking. So, let every girl come and see every- thing for herself—or she will be left out of the conversation for weeks. Mr. Gavrelouchuk Speaks at Vespers Russia, Its History, Religion and Need, Subject of Talk. Mr. Gavrelouchuk, a Russian mis- sionary who has been studying at Emory for six months, spoke at the vesper services Sunday. Mr. Gavre- louchuk is a fascinating speaker be- cause he himself is vitally interested in his work. After apologising for his imperfect knowledge of English and his unpronouncable name, Mr. Gavre- louchuk began his talk on Russia, sum- ming up the history of religion in Russia. The first trace of Christianity is found in about the sixth or seventh centuries when, influenced by the neighboring countries, especially Greece, Princess Olga was converted. Prince Vladimir was also converted in order to win the bride he wanted. Greek priests came in large numbers to Russia and Christianity was spread, even by cruel methods in cases when resistance was offered. When the first Czar came into power, the Church had become powerful and ruled even the Czar. Then Peter the Great sub- ordinated the church somewhat. He was the one who finally granted re- ligious tolerance and allowed the people to worship as they pleased. In 1917 the people revolted against the imperialism of the church and today there are two churches in Russia— The Living Church, made up of the Bolshevists who revolted, and the Dead (Continued on Page 5) There will be eleven | The group having the most! goes annually t¢ SS SS SSS Vassar in Debate Present Governmental Pol- icy to Be Defended by Northern Coliege. The debate between Agnes Scott and Vassar, to be held March 16 at 8:30 P. M. in the Bucher Scott gym- nasium, is being awaitea with eager anticipation. The subject for discus- sion selected by Vassar from several submitted by Agnes Scott, is Re- solved: “That the United states should cease protecting by force of arms capital invested in foregin lands ex- This question has been ia the public eye for many years, and is a present ‘concern of gover nments on three con- } tinents. Agnes Scott will upheld the neg- ative, represented by Janet MacDon- ‘ald and Mary Shepherd, :vith Eleanor ' Lee Norris as alternate. — e Juniors and Seniors heard Janet debate | ere two years ago against con. Last year Agnes Seott in d Macon, and was the Pi-Alpha Phi debat- af fhe y i : argued convineing yoag ~ the Englishmen last fall, ih *h time Eleanor Lee made her first appear- ance as alternate, filling the place so capably that she is asigned it again. Helen Lewis, a former debater and present Fellow, will act as presiding officer. Vassar will send Kathryn Wilson and Hannah Morris to uphold the af- firmative, with Ethel Cohen as alter- nate. According to the Vassar Miscel- lany News, the team will leave March 14 on a debating tour, speaking at Winthrop College, S. C., and possibly at Randolph-Macon. The subject of the debates will be the same as that already debated between Vassar and Ohio Wesleyan, and practically the same as the one to be debated here. The visiting team is expected Fri- day morning. At noon student gov- ernment will entertain at luncheon in the Alumnae House. Saturday morn- (Continued on Page 2) Mary Bell McConkey Elected May Queen By Popular Vote Close Race Among Lovely Candidates Ended Friday. Our May Queen for 1928 will be Miss Mary Bell McConkey, of St. Mo, The contest continued throughout last Thursday and Friday and created much excitement among Louis, friends of the nominees. Everyone the choice, for the newly-elected queen is known widely is pleased over for her charming and gracious man- She president of the class of ’28 and has ner. has for two years been been active in many college organiza- tions. The principals of the May Day cast were published in last week’s Agonis- With the election of the queen work will proceed steadily until the fifth of May, when Mary Bell will rule over us in what we hope will be our loveliest May Day pageant. tic. nounced winner of the Agonistic silver loving cup, presented for editing the best issue of the paper during a con- test of four weeks duration. Second place was given to the Senior class. The committee of judges included Mrs. ©. W. Dieckmann, alumna and former professor of Agnes Scott; Mr. Clark Howell, Jr., business manager of the Atlanta Constitution; Mr. Hunter Bell, city editor of the At- lanta Journal. According to the judges, all four issues were so excel- lent, a decision was reached with difficulty. Each stated he had tried to disregard the number of pages, al- though he feared that the result might make it appear otherwise. The make-up of the paper and gen- eral news content were the deciding factors in favor of the Freshman is- sue. The front page was pronounced practically perfect in balance and in- ferest, and brightened by the cut of ‘John , Erskine. General grouping of news and arrangement of pages was of marked excellence. The inclusion of articles with a personal tone, as well as formal articles; of campus news as well as news of outside in- terest—current events, Heifetz, Junior ‘Year Abroad—was. especially recom paper, were yea or on and in- teresting to the judges. The decorative column headings of the Freshman is- sue, drawn by Helen Freedman, added appreciably to its attractiveness. The staff of this prize winner included: Chopin Hudson, editor; Shirley Me- Phaul, assistant editor; Elaine Exton, business manager. The excellent work of the business department permitted the putting of ten pages into this one issue of the Agonistic, the largest edi- tion that has ever been printed. The innovation of wider front page columns, clear, interesting cuts, and style of the articles as a whole recom- mended the Senior paper for second) place. It gained, according to one of the judges, by not having too many \ articles on the front page, whereas another entry suffered by the confus- ing effect of many important articles grouped together. Virginia Norris served as editor, Sarah Glenn, as- sistant editor, and Mary Crenshaw, business manager. It is interesting to note that first place went to the paper which ap- peared the fourth and last week of the contest, and second place to that paper which appeared third. The Sophomore and Junior classes both put out six pages, something which the Agonistic has been unable to do successive weeks. The Seniors broke all records with eight pages, only to have their record broken the following week by the ten-page Freshmen issue. The contest was inaugurated by the staff with a slight feeling of un- certainty, which was immediately dis- pelled by the general interest and en- thusiasm that was manifest. The staff had before it the definite pur- pose of creating a personal interest in the paper that would extend to every student, whether or not she was con- nected with the paper; of discovering journalistic talent; of stimulating originality and thought that would lead to definite improvement of the regular issues. These purposes have been served admirably. The class spirit aroused and eager co-operation of every mem- ber of each class made possible the splendid editions. Girls who had never served on the paper were given op- portunities to show any talent they might have for this type of work. (Continued on Page 5) Closes Lecture Series Foremost Wom: Composer and Talented ) usician The series of ente ished by the Lee which began with tl ning of folk songs by Miss Cook and which continued with) Lean Laing and John Erskine in thet “enjoyable lec- tures is to be brough. to a close Wed- nesday evening, March 21, with a lee- ture recital by Mrs. } sis A. Beach. It is a privilege ia¢ Scott to have as its most woman ¢o When one is ask positions of Mrs to mind first of a! One thinks of * Spring” and “: Some of her ositions are Fantastique a’ sharp*minor. ; inments furn- Association lightful eve- dances given Folliard and eed for Agnes est this fore- of America. ame the com- there comes Her program follows: a : Bach... Fantasia in C. Minor Scarlatti__.__ Pastorale and Capriccio Beethoven_-_------- Variations, op. 34 Mendelssohn-_---~--- Gondolier’s Song Spinning Song Brahms... Rhapsodie, op. 119 Schumann=——._ ---.2 =~ Warum ? WAS eee Valse Impromptu Sehubert——=.-—- === Menuetto, B Minor Chopin—Preludes: C Major, C Minor, A flat Major, Valse, E Minor (posth.) MacDowell_____-- Novelette, D Major e752. air! “Le Petiti Poucet” Debussy——-----~ “La plus que lente’ Beane ee Fantasia Fugata A Hermit Thrush at Morn Heart’s-Ease (from “Grand- mother’s Garden’’) Gavotte Fantastique Private Life of Mother Goose Is Revealed Illustrated Story Book Pre- sented Charmingly By Junior Class. The gym on Saturday night, when the Juniors opened the doors at eight o’clock for the Mother Goose Dance, was one great big ‘illustrated story book. The famous Reviere Orchestra furnished music for the occasion. Punch that old Mother Hubbard had made refreshed the dancers, while Little Jack Horner came out of the corner and sold his Eskimo Pies. During the evening the “Private Life of Mother Goose Characters” was presented and received with a gale of laughter. The skit opened with a prologue of nursery rhymes given by children from Decatur. Helon Brown read between the lines for us “the reasons why.” The character in her turn stepped from out the nursery book. “Old Mother Hubbard Went to the cupboard To get her poor dog a bone, But there was nothing she could spare (Continued on Page 3) Scott Hall, Jane Grey; Chapel Monday. Everyone Urged to Attend, Think Seriously and Vote Right. Nominations for next year’s officers were posted late Monday night.’ The nominees include the three candidates for each place who received the great- est number of student votes, and one candidate for each place selected by the committee. Elections will take place in the chapel next Monday, March 19, at 4:10 P. M. Promptness is urged, as the vote for Student Government President will open the election. It has been found convenient to have this paper with you, for it simplies mat- ters to be able to glance at the en- tire ballot and the possibilities for each place. Until this year committee has made its nominations by unanimous de- cision. Last January, however, it was decided that a two-thirds majority Vote should suffice. The nominations printed below were made on the new basis. Committee nominations: STUDENT GOVERNMENT President, Eleanore Morgan, Senior. Vice-President, Sara Johnston, Sen- ior. House Presidents, Seniors—Revekah Main Hall, Kicmhth-suacly kita al ety “dlaget Brown. Secretary, Dorothy Smith, Junior. Treasurer, Martha Stackhouse, Jun- ior. Member College Council, Lee Norris, Senior. Student Treasurer, Senior. Eleanor Mary Ficklen, - WG A. President, paar Roberts, Senior. First Vice-President. Ruth Worth, Senior. Second Vice-President, Margaret Armstrong, Junior or Senior. Secretary, Raymond Wilson, Junior. Treasurer, Elizabeth Flinn, Junior. (Continued on Page 6) Miss Ann Wiggin Discusses W.S. C. F. Organization Growing— . Doing Big Work Through- the Wrold. Miss Anne Wiggin, Foreign Student Secretary of the Y. W. C. A., spoke at chapel on last Saturday morning. She told something of the organization and workings of the World’s Student Christian Federation, an organization which tries to promote sympathy and co-operation among students of differ- ent nationalities. The W. S. C. F. was founded twenty years before the World War began, but it found its first big opportunity for service in relief work among the prison camps of Europe. The need was so great that in one year Ameri- can students by their own efforts raised $1,000,000 for the relief of their brothers across the sea. After the war was over the activi- ties of the W. S. C. F. were extended to help the students of Central Europe in their struggle for an education. Student self-help movements were started and now 70 per cent of the students of Central Europe are par- tially or totally self-supporting. It is hoped that in the near future one of these conferences will be held in America. We want to try to reveal to these students the spiritual ideals which have made America great, to show that we have “the touch of hu- manity which makes the whole world kin.” out Che Z Entered as Second Class Matter. Agnes Scott College. Owned and published by the Students of A gonistic Published weekly. Subseription Price, $1.25 per year in advance. Single Copies, 5 cents. STAFF OF AGONISTIC Nditor-1-C niet —— eee ee Carolvn Essig Assistant Bditor:. soe 2 oe ee Elizabeth Merritt JAN MNase Matt OT... = ee er Edith McGranahan Athletic Mditer....- == ee Chopin Hudson exchange) Hditor.— => ee Alice Jernigan GIES ONO T= = ae Louise Sherfesee Society Wwdivor: 2 St ee ee Irene Lowrance MANAGEMENT Business Manager. 28-56 ee ee Lillian White Assistant Business Manager__________-___ Martha Riley Selman Circulation Manager. ——-- — —_- = = Louise Girardeau REPORTERS FOR THIS ISSUE Louise Robertson, 29’ Elizabeth Woolfolk, ’31 Frances Brown, ’29 Martha Stackhouse, ’30 Margaret McCoy, ’29 Miriam Anderson, ’28 Harriet Todd, °30 Carolyn Nash, '30 Laura Brown, ’31 Virginia Earle, ’30 Dorothy Harper, ’28 Mary Crenshaw, ’28 Dorothy Hutton, ’29 Olive Spencer, *29 Betty Gash, ee Kitty Hunter, °29 EDITORIAL For the second time this year representatives of Agnes Scott will match their wits in debate against a visiting team. Pi Alpha Phi, the debating society, was organized by Dr. Armistead. Triangular debates with Randolph-Macon and Sophie Newcomb held the interest of the three colleges for seven years during which time each college annually participated in two de- bates, Agnes Scott nine times winning the decision. The triangle was dissolved last spring, permitting each college to form new and wider contacts in debate. Agnes Scott’s first arrangement was made with the National Union of Students debating team, which toured the United States last fall, representing the Universities of Reading and Edinburgh, and the London School of Economics and Political Science. This first debate against a team from across the seas and against men created an interest that rivaled the school spiri triangular debates. Miss Daisy Frances Smith in a talk Alpha Phi members once mentioned the working intensely on any vital guest: hearing a finished discussion. She f : CO one being exposed for one hour to organized facts and theories without taking something away with them. It may be just the consciousness of a vital struggle, or it may be a good conception of the whole question.”” The statement is true. No one could have attended a single intercollegiate debate and failed to be a little richer for the experience. The amount one takes from such a dis- cussion depends upon the background she has. A little time spent in reading on the subject in magazines collected for definite refer- ence in the debating room of the library, will give you a general background, enabling you to get a great deal from the discussion in which the speakers have put the gleanings from a month’s intensive study. The question, Resolved: “That the United States should cease protecting capital invested in foreign lands except after formal declaration of war,” is vital in world affairs today in so far as Central American countries are concerned. We have recent ex- amples of American intervention without declaration of war in the cases of Haiti and Nicaragua. The difficulty has arisen be- cause these Central American countries are rich in resources but weak in political organization. ‘The possibilities within the coun- tries have atttracted foreign capital which those countries are un- able to protect even to the degree recommended by International Law. In times of uncertainty or stress the foreign countries have attempted to enter Central America to protect interests of their nationals. Should interference stop there, the situation might not be dangerous, but these rich countries in their weakened political state offer a tempting inducement to agrandizement. Realizing this the United States has taken it upon herself to protect all capital in these countries, and to prevent interference from foreign nations regardless of the wishes of the little country. It is readily seen that the subject has two sides that may be excellently sustained. The question that arise from this very generally stated situation will form the issues which the debaters will discuss specifically Friday night. CAMPUS CALENDER Wednesday, March 14: erived from 0 m merely Y. W. C, A. vespers, “India,” chapel, Organ-vocal recital, chapel 8:30]6 P.M. Pie: March 19: March 16: Student elections, chapel, 4:10 P. M. Baseball game, 4:10 P. M. March 20: Pi Alpha Phi debates Vassar, gym Agonistic cup awarded, chapel 10 8:30 P. M. A. M. March 17: March 21: “Mardi Gras,” gym 8 P. M. Mrs. H. H. H. Beach lecture recital. March 18: March 20-22: Interracial Student Forum, Spell- Red Cross Life Saving Examin- man, 3 P. M. ations. ;11:30.A. M. THE AGONISTIC Vagabonding Every year the time comes for stu- dents to plan their schedule for the next year and surrounded by cat- alogues and blue cards, they wail, “I can’t get everything I want.” It is in response to this need that the Agon- istic is opening a new department, Vagabonding. The most interesting lectures of the week will be listed here, to which permission for attend- ance has been granted in advance. It is needless to point out the great op- portunity this offers in the gain of general culture and, to the Freshman, in knowledge of departments in which she has had no courses but in which she might become interested enough to major or minor. Yet, it is with uncertainty that this system is being started, for it necessi- tates the cooperation of the entire college community, of the professors in rounding out, organizing and an- nouncing in advance their lectures; of the students in being sympathetic and unobtrusive listeners. It is sincerely hoped that the students will take ad- vantage of this system immediately, for their own benefit and because it is only an experiment. Its continuation depends upon the interest shown. What do you think of the plan? Let the “We Think” column carry your views next week. The following lectures are among the most interesting offered this week. THURSDAY, March 15 9:00 A.M. French Comedy of Early 18th Century (in French) Miss Alexander 8 Gym Beginnings of French Realistic Novel (in Fr.)— Miss Phythian 5 Gym Decline of Italian Art After the Renaissance— Miss Lewis 1 Gym Social Problems of Com- mercialism—Dr. Wright 1 Gym George Fox and the Early Quakers—Dr. Hayes 2 Philosophy FRIDAY, March 16 10:30 A. M. 11:30 A. M. 1:10 P. M. 9: A.M. Question Religieuse in| owe France—Miss Alexander 8 Gym | Chemical Effects of Alpha Beta Gamma Rays—Re- port of Frances Brown and Edna Vobberg Chem. Lecture Room Hindu Buddhist Liter- ature— Mrs.’ Syden- stricker 13 Main Victor Hugo et Philhel- lisme—Miss Alexander 8 Gym SATURDAY, March 17 9:00 A. M.—Haeckel: Philosophy of Materialism—Miss Dex- ter 10 H. E. La Comedie de Marixaux —Miss Alexander 8 Gym 10:30 A.M. The Novel of Balzac (in French)—Miss Phythian 5 Gym 11:30 A.M. Sixteenth Century Ger- man Art: Durer and Hol- bein—Miss Lewis 1 Gym MONDAY, March 19 9:30 A.M. Chinese Buddhism—Mrs. Sydenstricker 13 Main TUESDAY, March 20 9:00 A.M. Ostwald: Philosophy of Naturalism — Miss Dex- ter 10 H..E. 11:30 A.M. Early Flemish Art—Miss Lewis 1 Gym 1:10P.M. Wm. Penn and John Woolman—Dr. Hayes 2 He. Liberalism and Commer- cial Influences on Society —Dr. Wright 1 Gym WEDNESDAY, March 21 9:00 A.M. International Relations: Presidential Election. Also Situation in China— Miss Smith 12 Main A. S. WILL MEET VASSAR IN DEBATE. (Continued From Page 1) ing the Agnes Scott team will enter- tain the Vassar team at breakfast. An automobile trip to Stone Mountain will follow. At noon Saturday Pi Alpha Phi will be hostess at a lunch- eon at the Atlanta Biltmore. Agnes Scott has debated several Southern teams and a team from across the sea, but never a Northern team. For this reason alone, the ap- proaching debate would be interest- ing, for there are striking differences in debaters from different sections of the country. VOX POPULI Within a week the girls who will serve their college in official posi- tions during the year 1928-’29 will be elected. It is of utmost importance that every student attend elections and vote for the candidate whom she has chosen after serious thought. These girls who are elected will have to serve the student body. It means a great deal-to them to know that they are really wanted—a knowledge that will be possible only in the event of a large attendance at elections. It has always been true that girls who do not attend elections criticise the re- sults and start that little friction which makes for the discomfort of the college community. Very often, had they been present and viewed the whole ballot and all candidates rather than one place and one girl they would have been less discontented. You can acknowledge more graciously the fact that the students did not hold your views if you put out a conscious ef- fort—if you get the true spirit of the contest—if you realize, by seeing the supporters of the other candidate, that she must be capable of holding the place. For the purely indifferent there is no space. A sure cure would be one small taste of the thrill that an inter- ested voter experiences. Take an in- terest—simply select the best girl, go strong for her and interest will seize you. Make out an entire ballot. Decide what changes a possible early election contrary to your selection would make in your choice for the other offices. It is essential to the harmonious work- ing of the organizations that the voters view the ballot as a whole. It is safe to predict that if voters come out 100 per cent Monday Agnes Scott will have one of the most satis- factory elece ions ae her history. You on to think, yy majority decision. GC. E., 728. The proposal of Representative Montague, of Richmond, Va., that the date be changed from January 4 to the second Monday in January, has been defeated. for convening Congress William Green, president of the American Federation of Labor, consid- ers Governor Smith, of New York, and Secretary of Commerce Hoover as “the outstanding candidates for Presi- dent, Barbarous cruelty has been found by Congress in ¢oal mine quiz. In submitting its findings to the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee, the sub-committee recommends that the present investigation of the bitumin- ous industry “be searching and severe in every detail looking forward to some solution by legislation that will put the great coal industry of Amer- ica on a reasonably prosperous basis.” 2 * CURRENT EVENTS We think that some appeal, since protests have so far failed, should be made to those members of the faculty who continue to abuse the rights we have been led to expect that we pos- sess. In saying this the giving of tests on Monday is referred to. Is the student body suffering from an illusion in believing that there does exist a faculty rule providing against the giving of tests on the first day of the new school week? We realize and appreciate that there are some classes which meet only on Monday. Tests on that day are therefore logical and unavoidable. We also appreciate the futility of an appeal against pop tests. They are among the special faculty prerog- atives. Again we are at the mercy of their discretion, Our appeal is against those tests covering work for a month or longer, and which require week-end studying. The average student carries a sched- ule of some fifteen or sixteen hours work. Daily preparation, combined with a minimum of extra curriculum activity, leaves little time for leisure. And this leaves out of account the ad- ditional time required for reports, term-papers, etc. The faculty might argue that it is possible to devote part of the week- end to studying. Again they might say that, in order to keep up our standards in competing with the A-1 colleges of the North and East, we are to expect diligent application. Perhaps they will have then lost sight of the fact that the student bodies of these same colleges have unlimited use of lights, a special prerogative here with our Senior class alone. Also some colleges, among whom Vassar is otustanding, do not have class at- tendance on Saturdays. We feel that our appeal is not an unjust one. It is not one that calls for any change of precedent or rule, but one that merely asks for an ob- servance of and a respect for those rights which we are already led to believe are ours. D:-H:, 729, The Council of the League of Na- tions wound up its 49th session on March 10, after disposing of several questions and postponing others until the next regular meeting in June. The important matter, adjourned until June was the incident arising from the seizure of a machine gun shipment near St. Gotthard and the claim for indemnity by Hungarians residing that were given to Roumania by the treaty of Trianon. most in Transylvania territories Changes in the Italian tariff con- sisting of duty increases, exemptions from payment of duty and taxes and permission for temporary duty-free admission, became effective March 7, according to a radiogram from Com- mercial Attache Nowalt M. Mitchell, Rome, the Department of Commerce announced Maren ¥. (Continued on Page 5) AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE DECATUR, GEORGIA Spacious and beautiful grounds elegant buildings with modern conveniences, full and able faculty. Best advantages in to A. B. degree. Courses leading musie and art. |) RD oT put For Catalog, Address J. R. McCain, President "e THE AGONISTIC Gadel Gossip & Giddy, dearest, I know I haven’t written you in ages, but my mind’s been in such a mess (don’t say anything sarcastic) for the last week or two. There’s just something in the air that’s gotten everybody. I don’t know what it is, but I hate to put the blame on poor old overburdened spring. And the burglar, well according to me and Mr. White and the big detective, he is the result, rather than the cause. Of course, it did add to my nervous con- dition when Carolyn Nash tore in the other day with a letter from a boy from Carolina whom she met when the Glee Club was down here, Do you know what he said, Giddy had to debate, on the affirmative side, for companionate marriage, and | oS i“ Py . eh couldn’t Carolyn give him some points. Maybe that accounts for Virginia Shaffner being so absent-minded as to go from an English class to sign out | with Dick for the week-end, and say- ing her hostess’ name was Mrs. Ben Jonson. Isn’t that pathetic? And then those syllogisms in psych class. I haven’t been the same since > “BEST IN TOWN” ROSY SMITH Next to Theater Sandwiches Sodas Cigars o ~ | 2 > - *, ‘ ?—that he, LN Anne Erlich very carefully explained to me “Nothing is better than a good grade, zero is nothing; therefore zero is better than a good grade.” You know that’s very disturbing to a logically minded giri. We really all need a holiday; you never can tell what people will do when they’re driven too far. Why the pore little Freshmen were ac- tually looking forward to Soph Spring Raid the other night—looking from under the beds and from cracks in closet doors. What do you suppose ever gave them such an absurd idea? But I was talking about overworking people. Tabbie told me that all the brothers and sisters had educations except her, and she just got so tired of Latin declensions that she ran away and got married. Isn’t that ro- mantic? Do you realize nobody has a better way of escaping the troubles eloped this year—but I’ve just heard lof life: Sara Townsend’s dad says he’s going to retire and sell Spanish books. By the way, speaking of Sara, she's so worried. I got my months mixed and called her love May Banks. He’s. really named March Banks and when he read about May, he was seiz- led with a fit of green-eyed jealousy. Goodness, it’s dreadful be so far from many nice people; and as Carolyn’s Fleming says, “Long dis- tance courting is ever more strenu- ous.” Long distance gossip is, too, love. It’s so stale before it gets to you, and I’m not artistic enough to draw pictures for illustyations, as Dittie Winter’s love does. But even if I’m not artistic, I’m kind-hearted, so I hope you can stand it till Spring holi- days better than I can. As ever, to so AGGIE. “And now,’ sard Miss Cheatham, “Who can tell me what a myth is?” “I can,” answered Jeannette Nichols, fresh from biology. “It’s a female | math.” Mle Lene ole oe ole ee oe ne oe ole ele ole ele oe os ole ole eke nie ele ole ole ole ae ole ole he ole ole ols oft ole ote elle e Le ofa oe le ole ole oe ole oe ole oye ole ole ole ots ote Do Oo % Ba ” we ” % % * a oa : ust C a = Decatur Bank & Tr ompany = 5 g te te Oo = 0 em % % ‘ . ; ri Cr ; e - Str *, * Commercial Banking, Savings Department, Trust : : : ™ & % +f Myo tr ng? = % Ka Department and Travellers’ Cheques. & = * % % % % ee % ms eel ke oe ole oe ole ele ole ole ote feo ole ole ofe feof ede als de afeae ote oe ae nde ole ode ae se oe nde oe se oe ole oe ole ee alee oe ole nents ole ne ole ole ode nle eds oe fo oF oe ofr obs ole oe ole ole ole ole oke ole ofa fe ole ofr ole of ole fe nfs ole of ole of ole of oe ole ofe ote ofe ofa of we fs ole of ols ofe ote eke ate fe ofe oft ofe of of ofe ae ts % * % a : HOTEL CANDLER : Se sJe ate oleoleodesfe ale nfeateats Ba wm % % *& Da & : F = P % + 4 4 OOK ' * ca Do Dg % % = ™ * % Og Dg z = 25 " ae % ” Dg : The Nearest Hotel to Agnes Scott bd * = The Home of Good Food : % % x £ = Breakfast, 35c, 50¢, 75¢ Lunch, 60¢, 75¢ = % : % * : Dinner, $1.00, $1.50 * *” ” z Alse a la Carte * am & % te % z es x * European Plan Phone De. 3715 + z z % te sZeole ofe nfs ooo le oTe ele ele ole ole oe ole ole ole ole ole ole ols ele ole ole ole ole ode ole nls ole ole ele ole ele ole ole ole ole ole ole ols ole Se oTe fede ode ofeodeoqentetestectect With Our Clubs Poetry Club met Tuesday, March 6, with Alice Jernigan. Some very in- teresting new poems were read: “White Roses Climb Philosophy Hall” and a song-lyric, by Myrtle Bledsoe, “Spring Mood,” by Emily Kingsbery; “Little House,” by Alice Jernigan, and “Summer Night,’”” by Mary Cope. Alice had been beautifully illustrated by her Helen Hendricks. After the poems had been read and Jernigan’s poem room- mate, criticized, refreshments were served and the members enjoyed a_ social hour. The Salutation and the Cat held a most delightful meeting Monday eve- ning at the home of Margaret Gar- retson in Decatur. Essays were read by Mary Ellis, “Our Travels”; Mary “The College Library As Social Center” “Black and White,” “Big Brothers—Blessings Or Lanier, a and Betty Gash, Other- wise,” and brief reviews of magazines were given by Mary Ram- Wolfle. It cided to announce try-outs to be due age and Hazel was de- March 26th and a special meeting was for that day to consider those After refresh- been served a delightful called turned in. delicious ments had social hour was enjoyed and the meet- ing adjourned to meet again on March 26th. B. O..Z. held a delightful meeting with Virginia Norris and Ann McCol- lum last Monday evening. During a brief business session it was decided that tryouts should be due by April 10. formally noon Monday, They will be an- March 20th, giving to those interested spring nounced Tuesday, holidays in which to work on a short story. Emily Kingsbery read a most at- tractive story of college life, featur- ing the infirmary and a love plot com- plication involving two Freshmen roommates. Virginia Norris’ story appropriately named “Nice and Plump” held the in- terest of the members throughout. The characters were personal friends of the author, who were easily recog- nized. Both of these stories will prob- ably be entered in the Aurora Col- lege Story Contest, Coffee and sandwiches were served, bringing to a close the pleasant eve- ning. Student Tours to Europe on the popular tourist class steam- ers and travel through Europe in private automobiles. Lowest Rates—Best Service Send for Booklet STUDENTS AUTOMOBILE TRAVEL CLUB 68 Broad St., N. W. Atlanta, Ga. RILEY & LACY W. M. Riley, Druggists Phone Dea. 1100-1101 Decatur Bank Bldg. Prop HEWEY’S FOR DRUG SUNDRIES, TOILET ARTICLES, NUNNALLY’S CANDIES and the DAILY DOPE Go TO— HEWEY’S Phone Dea. 0640-9110 315 E. College Ave. “LITTLE DEC” current | ; Margaret Garretson, | ED vans Miss Elizabeth Beaver visited Vir- | ginia Shaffner last week. Emily Rammage, who has _ been home from U. of North Carolina for a few days, visited Gwen McKinnon, while she was here. Emily Cope, Jack Anderson, and Mary Perkinson had dinner Thursday evening with Mrs. Jack Miller, nee Elizabeth Norfleet. Jo Walker spent the week-end with Vera Kamper. They went to the Phi Sigma Kappa dance Friday night and Saturday night to a bridge given by Mrs. Hugh Carter, Sr., for Elizabeth Dawson. Carolyn Payne went to Macon for the week-end. Eliza Ramey spent the week-end with Ruth McMillan. Emily Cope spent the week-end with Eloise Gaines. “Chugga” Sydnor spent the week- end with Betty Little. Lillian White spent last week-end in Macon. Ruth Pringle, Jeanette Nichols, Helen Duke, Helen Johnson spent Fri- day night in Atlanta with Lib Smith. B caurawres mother and father Virginia Earle’s and brother spent the week-end with her. Esther Stephens and Dorothy Fooshee spent the week-end in At- lanta. Saturday night the White House girls gave a party for Jane Grey in honor of her birthday. Mary Shewmaker spent last week- end with her aunt, Mrs. Harvey, in Atlanta. Elinore Morgan went home last week-end and took Janet MeDonald and Helen Lewis with her. the Helen Ridley spent week-end with Frances Wimbish. Harriet Rylander spent the week in Ansley Cottage. Among those enter- taining for her were Elisabeth Tyson, Sara Johnston, Elizabeth Merritt, Belle Ward Stowe and Sara Town- send, Jo Houston spent the week-end with Frances Craighead. Louise Sherfesee spent the end with Lillian Le Conte. week- Lillian Le Conte entertained at a very small party Thursday night in honor of her cousin, Mrs. Paul Ander- son. PRIVATE LIFE OF MOTHER GOOSE | (Continued from Page One) For fear the ermboard would be bare When Bo-Peep and Boy Blue come home.” “Little Bo Peep and Little Boy Blue Got scared in the field So home they flew! They left all the sheep to come home alone And the cows all got in the corn, But Mother Hubbard said she didn’t care Just so her children were safe at home there.” “Tf Tom, Tom, the Piper’s son, had Stole the pig in our modern day He never would have been beat Without a word in such a horrid way, For the juvenile court would have Heard his case and found this was the way it had been: The piggy got lost from his dear mother’s side And Tom was taking him home to the pen.” “Now Mistress Mary was no more contrary Than some of our modern girls She refused to go outside the garden for fear That silly Quick Would jump right over a candle stick To win her young affection, You see he was the family’s choice, oh dear, And she loved Simple Simon.” Jack-Be-Nimble, Jack-Be- De you want to know how Humpty Dumpty got on the wall 90 he could accomplish the very great fall? Clover Leaf Bakery 143 Syeamore St. Home Made BREAD, ROLLS, CAKES, PIES AND PASTRIES ee cee ee ee a) ee te A) A me : Well, this true is how it was—tis really He saw the cow jump over the moon And tried to do it too. We think he did right well to get as high as the wall Considering his circumference an all.” “Jack and Jill went up a hill to get a pail of water. And that was fine and dandy But coming back they heard the ding- dong bell knew that horrid Willie Green had put poor pussy in the well And They tried to run back to save her But as you know Jack fell down and broke his crown And Jill came tumbling after.” “Little Jack corner Hating a great big Christmas pie All to himself, 3ut little should you wonder, His mother was the Queen of Hearts So she had pies in any number. Horner sat in the “Not like Tommy Tucker who must sing for his supper, Yet Tommy had more fun Than Jack the Queen’s own son, Because the stomach-ache never gave him sighs You see he never had a chance to eat plum pies. When any food was coming his way It was almost always curds and whey.” “Like the fare of little Miss Muffet Who was sitting on a tuffet one day Dreaming of being a fairy princess And going places and seeing things, When a great big black spider Cante up and sat down beside her And frightened Miss Muffet away.” When the owners of the story book saw their lovely characters had es- caped they chased them back into the pages—where they will remain for- ever. Anne McCollum (reading): “The sandwich which lay on the table—” Emily Kingsbery: “Do sandwiches lay?” Anne: “Well, maybe it was a chicken sandwich.” y a | THE AGONISTIC We wonder how much excitement this would create at Agnes Scott! Dartmouth Student Refuses Phi Bete A Dartmouth student, Charles Al- len Eastman, ’28, of New York City, has refused to become a member of Phi Beta Kappa. cording to the Daily Dartmouth, that He declares, ac- the present system of marks in col- lege does not necessarily signify in his estimation, at least, and that he consequently does not consider that any honor attaches to membership. The Darmouth says further: His move comes as a distinct con- tradiction of the vote taken annually in the Senior class as to which is more highly prized by Dartmouth men, the Phi Beta Kappa key or the “DPD” received for participation in athletics. Year in and year out, the Seniors have decided by a large ma- jority that the key was more yal- uable than the award of the letter. This from the Vassar News is ex- tremely interesting, and certainly novel: Dean Hanford of Harvard has pro- posed a “battle of culture” to take place between student teams of ten men each from Yale and Harvard. Under the plan the teams would take identical examinations which would cover all departments of the study. The object of the competition is to stimulate interest in studies to offset the emphasis now placed on athletics. Whether or not the battle of cul- ture would do anything to alleviate this emphasis on athletics is rather problematical. You can fill stadiums to wateh football contests, but unless the thing is done right the audience in the examination hall will consist mainly of professors and a few Phi Beta Kappa aspirants. If the plans are worked out carefully, however, there may be a thrill or two in the spectacle for the man about campus. Imagine, for instance, the tense moment when the third question on the economics exam is reached. The Harvard entry is writing furiously, but across the table the hope of the Blue sits biting his finger nails. Obviously he had gone to the movies the night he should have been gun- ning for this very problem. From the gallery comes the familiar “brek-ek- ek-ex-coax coax-fight, Yale, FIGHT!” And then, with three minutes left to write, the Eli’s face lights up—his pen flies across the paper as hats, coats and tattered bits of paper becloud the gallery. —McGill Daily. And how! This, perhaps, is a bit of that famed English humor. Awards Sport roadsters as a substitute for Phi Beta Kappa keys as scholarship awards were suggested by Professor John Wolfenden, of Oxford, England, for five months a professor of chem- istry here. He declared that not enough incentive is given to students in this country to strive for scholastic honors. —Radcliffe Daily. One seldom finds the University of Wisconsin called too conservative, but the world at large has been inter- ested in cancellation of Mrs. Russell’s lecture engagement there. Liberal Wisconsin Madison, Wis.—University of Wis- consin’s boasted liberalism missed fire when the Student Forum cancelled a lecture by Mrs. Bertrand Russell, on the ground that her message was not in keeping with the policies of the Forum. First objection was registered by Scott Goodnight, dean of men, when the Cardinal published excerpts from New York newspapers giving Mrs. Russell’s views on companionate mar- riage, free love, and eugenics. “The quotations attributed to her,” said Dean Goodnight, “were unworthy of any speaker who was invited to speak on a university platform.” He notified the President Glenn Frank who then asked the officers of the forum to reconsider their action. They decided to cancel the lecture, but insisted that the action was taken on their own initiative without either coercion or recommendation from the president. The chairman of the Forum explained that when the lecture was planned, it was believed that Mrs. Russell had “a valuable and signifi- cant” message for the students, but ‘later information leads us to believe that we were wrong.” President Frank would make no statement, but referred an interviewer to his article written for the Card- inal’s first Sunday magazine, before the Russell episode. That was entitled “Sane Censorship,” and said in part: “Official oversight of student discus- sion should, I think, concern itself, to the virtual exclusion of all other con- siderations, with the preservation of elementary good taste and common decency. It should not concern itself with dogmatic selection of ‘safe and sane’ ideas. For, after all, most of the ideas we think now safe and sane were once derided as unsafe and in-} sane.” Both Dean Goodnight, and F. Louise Narden, dean of women, ap- proved of the cancellation. Mrs. Rus- sell did speak in Madison, but not until E. L. Myers, columnist on the Capital Times, had gone to a deal of bother finding a hall that would per- mit the lecture. —New Student. ;VIEWS AND After having our eyes dazzled at dinner the other night by the mem- bers of the Red-Head Club attired in their dizziest red dresses, beads and earrings, we (editorially speaking’) de- cided to interview some of the flam- ing youths on the subject of their crowning glory. Shirley McPhaul was rather vague and advised to interview “someone cute.” As if you could find anyone cuter than Shirley! She said, how- ever, she didn’t particularly like hav- ing red hair, but didn’t know what to do about it. “And she has the temper that goes with red hair,” contributed Betty. Mrs. Hamilton, known to upper classmen as Red Bowers, was full of her subject. “It feels like the dickens,” she said. “The worst thing about it is that your hair and freckles match. No, I believe it’s worse when you go out without a hat on a sunny day and everybody turns around and} walking | stares. I saw Jane Grey ,around the campus one day with the INTERVIEWS | sun shining down on her hair, and for a week after that I wore a hat every- where, even to classes.” Jane Grey herself said it was terrible! “Especial- ly when people say ‘Hello Red.’ They think it’s so cute, and they’ve been doing it since I was knee-high to a grasshopper.” Sarah White said it was nice having something to identify you so people wouldn’t remember you, but that the drawbacks were greater than the ad- vantages. “People are always teasing you, deviling the life out of you. It certainly gets monotonous,” she sigh- ed. Katherine Lott said it was “diffi- cult,” but aside from that she didn’t choose to talk. Negative influence of | roommates, probably. Kitty Hunter refused to commit herself either, but it has been noticed that her ire is aroused when she receives letters from admirers calling her an “adorable red- head.” We wanted to ask Sarah Music Dept. to Give Recital Tonight Virginia Miller and Mary Ray Dobyns Presented. The Musie Department will present Virginia Miller and Mary Ray Dobyns in a joint recital, Wednesday, March 14, at 8:30 P. M. in the chapel. This event is being looked forward to with great interest and pleasure by the en- tire college community, for both girls have been most generous in sharing their talent with their fellow students. The program is varied, the vocal groups alternating with the organ solos. It is as follows: I Recitative, “And God Said” Creation’’), Haydn. Air, “On Mighty Pens” (“The Crea- tion”), Haydn. Virginia Miller. II Fugue, C-major, Bach. March for a Church Festival, Best. Mary Ray Dobyns. Ill Traum” (“The Aria, “Elsa’s (“Loheng- rin”), Wagner. Virginia Miller. IV Andante Cantabile, Dethier. Entr’acte Gavotte, Thomas. Concert Study, Yon. Mary Ray Dobyns. V Fruhlingslaube. Schubert. Wiegenlied, Schubert Wohin, Schubert. Virginia Miler. VI Fanfare d’ Orgue, Shelley. Mary Ray Dobyns. VII A Song of Dawn, Allitser. To a Moon-Flower, Salter. Awake Beloved, Edwards. Virginia Miller. Townsend’s opinion but she was in the infirmary and we dispaired of con- vincing Miss Daugherty of the im- portance of the interview. Myrtle Bledsoe, who has adorable red curls and a brain too, said she never realized her hair was red until she looked in mirror, and then she was always surprised. “It is rather hard when I want to wear a red dress. I just love red dresses, but I can’t wear them.” We were stunned to find how un- grateful these girls were over their hair, when most of us get so excited if anyone detects a glint of red in our hair. Augusta Roberts summed up the feelings of the others. “It’s miserable. No one who has red hair wants it.” It is a good thing for the Golden Glint industry, however, that the rest of us don’t argue with them. “Gifts That Last” Nat Kaiser & Co. Incorporated JEWELERS 3 Peachtree St. ATLANTA, GEORGIA Est. 1893 Dennis Lindsey Printing Company (Incorporated) e Commercial Printing and Stationery PHONE DEARBORN 0976 {21 Church St. DECATUR, GA. MARGARET WAITE BOOK SHOP 115 Peachtree Arcade BOOKS, CARDS, RENT LIBRARY Lawrence’s Pharmacy A Real Drug Store Phones Dearborn 0762-0763 309 East College Ave., Opposite Depot, Decatur, Ga. News was received recently from Grace Zachary, ’26. Her address is Kappok Street, Spuytenduyvil, New York City, where she is studying at the New York School of Social Work and is at the same time doing charity work in this district of New York. While in New York City, Grace is liv- ing with her brother and sister-in-law. Her brother has gone abroad, and will be joined there by his wife in March. Grace writes enthusiastically of being left in charge of their two adorable children. Louise Capen, ’27, is to be married on March 3 to Clinto L. Baker, who is teaching at Millsaps College in Jackson, Miss. Louise’s engagement was announced last summer, and her approaching marriage is of great in- terest to her many friends here and among the Alumnae. Last summer Louise and her sister had the delight- ful experience of having an apartment in Greenwich Village, where they enjoyed hob-nobing with artists and would-be wirters. Helen Bates Law, ’26, wrote recent- ly from New York, where she was more than delighted to Schenectady, come across Geraldine Goodroe, '23. Jerry is teaching in Schenectady this winter, and Helen is there with her husband. Mrs. Vergil Bryant, who is better remembered as Ruth Hall, an ex- Agnes Scott cheerleader, is now living in New Orleans, La. Her husband is pastor of the Zentilly Presbyterian DECATUR SHOE SHOP All Work Called for and Delivered Decatur, Georgia Dearborn 1034 Greater Values PINTCHUCK’S $5 & $10 DRESS SHOP Arcade Bldg. 15 North Broad Wire Your Easter Flowers Home —from— Decatur Woman’s Exchange DeKalb Theatre Bldg. Church of that city. At present the entire family is looking forward to Mardi Gras. Ruth Evans, ’22, announced her en- gagement on Sunday, February 12, to Dr. William Joseph Larimore, of St. Louis, whom she met on her return Ruth was a very popular and attractive girl here. It will be remembered that she was Queen of the Peach Festival held in Fort Valley the year after she was graduated. Jane Bernhardt, 719, is teaching at the University of California out in Los Angeles. She will be remembered as a cousin of Adele Bernhardt, 724. Margaret Tufts, '26, is teaching again this year at the Blise McRae Institute at Banner Elk, N. C. Mar- garet teaches girls of high school age who, she writes, are more than en- thusiastic over college, and especially over Agnes Scott. own section of the trip from Europe. Down in our New York, | country is Frances Spratling, ’26. She is teaching in the High School at Norcross, Ga. ROGERS is the place to trade BOYD DELAVALL Manager 307 E. College Ave. OU emo Pre-Easter Sale 5 Afternoon and Sport Dresses $14.75—$23.75 Pre-Easter Sale on Coats for Sports Wear $19.75—$24.75 Ensembles $14.75—$24.75 Crlichs LADIES’ READY-TO-WEAR 4 PEACHTREE (ARCADE BLOG) Teele ED POO

A> eI AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE DECATUR, GEORGIA Spacious and beautiful grounds elegant buildings with modern conveniences, full and able faculty Courses leading Best advantages in musi¢e and art. For Catalog, Address J. R. McCain, President Se a eer a a A i a aN 7 * Dd ak be * oY & SS a). SD) om to A. B. degree. i THE AGONISTIC 3 INDIA SUBJECT FOR Y. W. VESPERS The subject of the Y. W. program Sunday night was India. Frances Brown led the service and Jack Me- Lellon made a talk. She told first of the development of that nation in trade; then of its development in different religions; and lastly of the development and spread of Christian- ity and the effects of this spread on the various customs and traditions of the people. On the whole it was an interesting service, following the two we have recently had on the Japanese Problem and Russia. Dr. Sweet (questioning concerning outside reading): “What did you find about the salivary glands?” Jean Alexander: “I couldn’t find a thing, Dr. Sweet, they are so awfully secretive.” a Merdonlenlere senses see sorte sesso seaeneoeolentese sesso eeoenfeofootengesgesgeofeofeofeoofentestesfeogeogeogecgengegegents * & A % % % a : * Decatur Bank & Trust Company : = : = $ . Commercial Banking, Savings Department, Trust . 3 & 4 Department and Travellers’ Cheques. $ z z ageofooteoteoeofenteotesteotesteoteotenfeetenteotesteotesteotestestete ee odeode feeds tested teste ote rte este sfeodeofeodeoteoteet ofeofesteotetetetente SENIORS WALLOP SISTER CLASS WITH SCORE 20-15 The Senior-Soph clash of last Fri- day’s baseball resulted in the second victory of the season for the class of 28, with a score of 20-15. In the first inning the Sophs started off nobly with seven runs, only to be followed up and surpassed by eleven runs to the Seniors’ good. In the second in- ning the Seniors tightened down con- siderably and Sophs lost out again, making three outs before being able to score. The Seniors piled up 4 more | : } LF | Le | A | eee ee) ET 1) (1 -- A A smart little jacket and skirt of navy twill... that’s all you’ve been wont to expect of a suit! But now along comes a second skirt—a_ plaid one! Something like the ‘surprise in every pack- age’ of your childhood but so much lovelier! See them at Rich’s! The Sub Deb Shop. Rich’s Third Floor. ES | |) 5) I <<) A) A ><) Re , + “PEGGY-TU SKIRTS”-- The Sub-Deb Three Piece Suits M.RICH & BROS. €O. SO A A 0 fe LL A | *24 Trim Jacket With TWO Skirts, One Navy, One Plaid! LL A A | A a B gE Er ee iF ie LOE OO SE | ee) ea ae yay aa aa —_— =< } t ) { ! ' ‘ | | ! to their 11 in that inning. In the third inning ole ’30 perked up and “rolled up her score” with six runs. The Seniors seemed bent on vanquishing them, however, for they mercilessly added five runs to their eredit. This was fatal to the Sophs, for to even the score would mean 7 runs and holding the Seniors down to no scoring. With such a nine as ’28’s to fight they were up against it. The game ended after the first half of the 4th inning with a score of 20-15— favor of Seniors. Line-up: SOPHOMORES SENIORS Castles ==. yo Carrier | Armstrong ~.--. Oso McKinnon Nash Se AsG ee Hough TAY Vine YG) we Glenn Townsend —_____ 3rd ___ Hudson, Red Kaufman _____- Sedu none Kalmon Owen: _.--.~-- hon Crenshaw Stackhouse _... C. F. _.-_-_- Hargis Arwood ______ ee Perkinson Miss McKinney (having asked Sara Townsend a question): “Does my ques- tion embarass you?” Sara: “No ah—not at all—ah. just—ah—the answer that’s—ah— puzzling me.” It’s Carolyn Nash: “What’s the differ- ence between Lindbergh and Cool- idge?” Belle W: “Lindbergh came out of the fog.” °5 New Spring Hats Featured at Moderate Prices a 410 JUNIORS AND FRESHMEN TIE IN BIG GAME FRIDAY The sensational game of the season was witnessed Friday as Juniors and Freshmen met in an exciting contest on the gym gridiron. Grey and Me- Calip scored a run apiece for the Freshies to start, and Lanier, Free- land, and Bradford followed up with 3 runs for Juniors. The second inning Purdie alone kept up the rep of the Fresh with one score. When the Juniors came up to bat it seemed that the Freshmen must have met their Waterloo for not one, but ten runs went up on the scoreboard in favor of the Juniors! 13-3, and the Fresh up to bat. The tables are turned! McCalip coached beautifully on third, and those Freshmen simply tore in home. Grey, McCalip, Clark, and Duncan each scored twice. Boswell, Webb and Purdie one each, totaling ELEVEN runs and saving the day for the Fresh- men. The next big problem was to keep down the Juniors on the last dreadful half of the fourth inning. One—two outs, a run—then the third out, and the game was over—1l4-14! FRESHMEN JUNIORS McCalip:...----. ( ay Worth Grey: ee CC SS Lanier Clark: =.= ES) seepage Anderson Duncan see Pi oe. Ridley Webb —--=—=— SEs eee Paxon Boswell ~------ 5 aE Ee Freeland Daniel __.ee ea Johnson Purdie =s.2222= Rida seaeosaes Rice Gay ==..-—--=> Si Deccmpeee Bradford On the Wall clear and white? arrival of Miss Elizabeth tive of Mme. Helena Ru 20th, and 21st. problem she will make and advise the scientific should follow. CONSULTATION AND CHAR 2 Mirror, Mirror Does your mirror tell you that you are most beautiful of all, or does it mournfully state that your complexion might be just a bit more Allen’s takes great pleasure in announcing the on the mezzanine of the store March 19th, Whatever your particular No problem of complexion or ° contour is too great or seemingly too trivial to claim her undivided attention. J.P Allen & C0. “The Store all Women Know" x es , personal representa- benstein, who will be a personal diagnosis home treatment you ADVICE WITHOUT GE SELL OL OL OCS OE) A A A - S ) R {) -em <) mm — A. S. DEBATING TEAM WINS FROM VASSAR (Continued From Page 1) icy—to which it was replied that no case could justify such means. Inter- vention, said the negative, does not mean war, and is far less costly than war, and arbitration is frequently im- possible in the face of revolution and unstable governments. These are the times when intervention is the wisest policy, and therefore should be re- tained. One ten-minute refutation given by the first speaker of each side, left the case in very much the same position. Arguments of each side were summed up and broadly refuted, the stipula- tions of international law and the justice of intervention featuring par- ticularly. The judges rendered a two to one decision in favor of Agnes Scott. The committee included Mr. James R. Bachman, secretary of the Atlanta Milling Company, manufacturers of flour; Dr. Witherspoon Dodge, pastor of the Central Congregational Church; Judge Garland Watkins of the Juven- ile Court. The debate was most interesting, and the clear enunciation of the Vas- sar girls very pleasant. Again the home team presented a clearer out- line of argument, giving a broader view of their contentions. The visiting team gave ‘facts in the case” which were impressive in themselves, but the very series of statements make it a little difficult for the audience to grasp the argument as a whole. The visitors seemed to speak from cards gathered as the negative advanced its definite case. The second speaker spoke of “continuing the distructive argument.” That attitude and the negative idea involved in the term “cease” used in statements of the question, seemed to slip the affirm- ative shoe on the negative foot. Both teams had obviously reached the root of the matter, faced it, and were well prepared to give the audience the thrill of hearing a real clash on a vital political question of the day. The debaters were entertained by the Executive Committee of Student Government at a buffet supper direct- ly following the debate. The Vassar girls left Agnes Scott Saturday for Winthrop College, Rock Hill, S. C., where they will debate the negative side of the same question. Guide in New York: “This is a sky- seraper.” Helen Sisson: “I’d like to see work. When does it?” it Lawrence’s Pharmacy A Real Drug Store Phones Dearborn 0762-0763 309 East College Ave., Opposite Depot, Decatur, Ga. | & HEWEY’S FOR DRUG SUNDRIES, TOILET ARTICLES, NUNNALLY’S CANDIES and the DAILY DOPE GO TO— HEWEY’S Phone Dea. 0640-9110 315 E. College Ave. “LITTLE DEC” 2 SA) A) A) ) o te “BEST IN TOWN” ROSY SMITH Next to Theater OF OO) OO OS | A A) (2 PS) ST ED ED CD ED |) SD (CC Sandwiches Sodas Cigars {i mcemommcemcemcemecenns ques emmcammcemeoame.c% THE AGONISTIC Giddy, darling, I’m too considerate a girl to bore you with ancient alibis, but I would have written sooner ’cept for all the excitement—Mardi Gras king (the Mellen’s food—perfect posture—gym’s delight, Lynn Moore got it. She’s grand. We know from last year) and then elections! Mary McCallie said she started filling out her ballot in ink, and before she got through it looked like the black-list. But that’s all right. Some of our most prominent citizens are on it—the black list, I mean. And Giddy, in the midst of all that excitement, Love has still been able to blossom and bloom like the rose in the desert. Merritt’s “Speck” was here (she wrote to him the same night he left)—-and Baby Sara’s Jimmy was coming too. But, my dear, do you know, she developed a sty on Wed- nesday and wired him not to come, and the sty was gone by Friday. We laughed and laughed, but she really looked pathetic. That’s most as funny —while I’m discussing inmates of Ansley—as. Lou Robertson—lovely Lou, of all people—wearing outing nightgowns and eating biscuit and syrup for breakfast with a spoon. But I must finish telling you about our vampires. The chief of Cleopatra’s is Ruth Helen; she double-dated the other night—a blind date at that—and had an eleven-page special from her own date a day afterwards, and the other boy called her up from Missis- | sippi. Said he’d only gotten to look at her, and he just wanted to hear her voice. “Ruth” must be a name to charm with. Ruth McLean had a ninety-four word telegram last night front a boy in Asheville asking her for a date the first night she was home spring holidays. And Giddy, Miss Cal- houn had to take down all of the ninety-four words over the telephone. Oh, darling, that reminds me—another of those grand definitions. Polly just dashed in and said, “Do you know what love is?” I looked at my V. M. I. pennant and thought I did, but she wanted to tell her joke, so I kind- ly said “No.” “The tenth word in a telegram.” Its proof would be eleven words. Its other manifestations, dear, are in letters from one who has only met you on the train, for a minute. But it was our May Queen he met, so I s’pose that explains it. Anyway, this little fifteen-year old G. M. A. boy who has talked to Mary Bell a few minutes on the train, saw she was chosen May Queen and wrote her a special ending, “Babe, St. Louis and I am proud of you.” Her newspaper picture is in the corner of his dresser mirror now. I think that’s so sweet. I’ve always wanted somebody to see Dennis Lindsey Printing Company ( Incorporated) $ Commercial Printing and Stationery PHONE DEARBORN 0976 421 Church St. DECATUR, GA. CALL BROYLES Cash and Delivery Grocery Store For quick and courteous service Dearborn 0597 R. L. MYERS, Manager Student Tours to Europe on the popular tourist-class steam- ers and travel through Europe in private automobiles. Lowest Rates—Best Service Send for Booklet STUDENTS AUTOMOBILE TRAVEL CLUB 68 Broad St., N. W. Atlanta, Ga. ee OO TE A A A A A) A aT OD) | SD eT GP my picture in a newspaper and write me love letters, like Peg Catron’s sailor. It pays to advertise, as you know if you ride the street car and read what Mr. Barron Collier says. But you’re the only person who’ll ever write me post cards, love—and they’re about half as bad as nothing. So don’t neglect me. All my love, AGGIE. Giddy, old thing, Aggie gave me this letter to mail and I just have to tell you this bit of gossip about her (of course she wouldn’t tell you herself). The reason hon, that she wrote you so much about love affairs, etc., this week is that she herself has just made a new conquest and has acquired a Sigma Nu pen- nant and pin, too. It must be great! Write me a note sometimes when you write to Aggie. Much love, SCOTTIE. Harriet: “What’s the difference be- tween Tyson chewing gum and a cow chewing its cud?” Baby Sara: “A cow looks thought- ful.” Prof: “Who can give a good defin- ition of homicide?” Dot Smith: “It’s when a man gets killed in his own home.” Divine Guidance Subject of Talk By Dr. Erdman Agnes Scott was most fortunate in having Dr. Erdman of Princeton speak in chapel on Thursday, March 15th. Dr. Erdman is one of the best known preachers and writers of the day. One of his most outstanding characteristics is his love for people and he, in turn, is most beloved. Dr. Erdman’s message was based on Genesis 24, which tells of Oriental courtship in the story of the selection of Isaae’s wife. Isaac’s marriage was important since he was an ancestor of Christ and the selection of his wife is a story of divine guidance. We must be willing to obey God, must pray and study the cireumstan- ces and then we will get a gleam of the way to choose. SENIOR MARDI GRAS BRILLIANT AFFAIR (Continued From Page 1) Gene Dozier, one of last year’s grad- uates, gave a pleasing solo dance, which called for repeated encore. She was lovely and graceful in blue and lace, Sue Downing, the small cousin of Mary Wallace Anthony, and a very talented dancer, danced a beautiful ballet followed by a barefoot dance, which showed much ability and skill. The costumes of the revelers were varied and colorful. There was a grand march when the judges com- posed of the King and his court de- cided that the prize should go to Zou Woolford and Belle Ward Stowe. They were two Epoches—daring and vivid, who seemed to have just arrived from “gay Paree.” Throughout the evening, bewitching gypsies enticed our last cent for cakes, ices and pralines, There was music and dancing until Mr. White came to suggest “Home Sweet Home” by turn- ing out the lights! Strange, isn’t it, that spring fever seems only to affect our work, and not our play? There are so many de- lightful ways of spending our spare time in these warm new days. Week- ends in Atlanta. The theatre—a mad scramble up twisted stairs to the “peanut” and then—the lights—gay crowds—and “the play’s the thing.” Shopping—an intriguing hat—a chic dress—bits of color—scarves and handkerchiefs—exquisitely sheer hose. Fraternity dances—filmy frocks and immaculate coats — perfume — light laughter, light hearts, light words— the long, throbbing moan of a saxa- phone. Monday afternoon Lillian LeConte entertained at a bridge party at her home in Atlanta in honor of her cousin, Mrs. Anderson, who is from Arizona. “Dit” Quarles, Sally Coth- ran, and all the girls in “Gaines” attended this lovely affair. Hilda and “Kat’? Kalmon spent the week-end in Atlanta with Mrs. Hirsch. Josephine Wells visited friends in Cartersville, Ga., last week-end. Catherine Morrow and Sara Lou Bulloch were the guests of Dorothy Hold in Atlanta. Polly Vaughan went to Rome, Ga., Thursday. ee a ---MUSE’S Above—One of the printed chiffons in this exciting Muse presentation —$29.50. —$29.50. Smart Georgettes-- Chiffons-- Crepes-- $990 at $29.50 Navy Georgette blouse, with print- ed Georgette skirt and scarf— These and scores more of ex- clusive adaptations of expensive imported models become yours Emily Kingsbery attended the dance given Saturday evening by Zi Psi Phi at their fraternity house on Ponce de Leon Ave. Peggy Lou Armstrong went to Charlotte, N. C., Tuesday to represent Agnes Scott at the annual College Day for high school girls. Agnes Skelton spent Friday night in Atlanta. Helen Duke’s mother spent Thurs- day with her. Frances McCoy, Marjorie Daniel, Georgia Watson, and Crystal Well- born attended a party and trip to Stone Mountain Saturday evening given by Frances Messer of Atlanta. Elizabeth Heath spent the week-end in Atlanta. Ruth and Martha Bradford spent the week-end with their aunt, Mrs. Sam Turner, of Atlanta. Ruth Peck was lucky enough to spend the week-end at her home, Fort MePherson, Ga. Helen Anderson spent Wednesday night with Mary Ramage in, Decatur and had dinner at Columbia Seminary. Margaret Passolt spent the week- end with Anne Turner. Exceptionally LE Ee em HE ---MUSE’S One of the printed crepes—$29.50. in printed This Parisian model erepe—$29.50. SO OO SF FS SE GS A A > A A GE ELE EEE EE ES LS LE | A TY YA2d # ee a te ee THE STAFF THE BEST WISHES ce < oO nN sti VACATION YOU I EVER VOL. XII ss” FENES SEONT COLLEGE, DECATUR: GA., WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 1928. NO. 20 MUSICAL PROGRAMS FEATURE Lecture Association Offerings Close With Mrs. H. H. A. Beach’s Recital Famous American Pianist and Composer Delights Large Audience With Varied Program Exquis- itely Rendered. The Lecture Association closed a very gratifying and successful season with the presentation of Mrs. H. H. A. Beach, foremost American composer, and a concert pianist of note. Her recital on Wednesday evening, May 2ist, was well attended by Atlanta and college guests. Mrs. Beach was born in Massachus- etts in 1867, and showed her genius by composing waltzes at the early age of four years. She played two of these waltzes in chapel Thursday morning, where she gave a short talk about the MacDowell colony and its influence on the compositions. The program of Wednesday evening was extraordinary, not only in the beauty of interpretation and tech- nique, but also in the wide range of selections, of 18th century German, 17th century Italian, and 20th century French, and American. Both under her hands was proven to be not mere- ly black notes on a page, but living melody of deep feeling. The Men- delssohn “Gondolier’s Song” and “Spring Song” showed how perfectly, Mrs. Beach can create and sustain a mood or atmosphere. The poignancy of Schumann’s _ “Warm” brought the memory of some experience too intense for common ex- pression. The virility of Brahm’s “Ahapsodie, op. 119” and the striking rhythm of Schubert’s “Shematto, B Minor” showed another side of Mrs. Beach’s interpretative powers, prov- (Continued on Page 4) Challenge Brought By Missionary Dr. P. F. Price, Recently Re- turned From China, Speaks at Chapel. Dr. Price, an American missionary to China, spoke briefly at the chapel hour Thursday and told us some very interesting facts.: He said he had come first of all to issue a challenge to perfect womanhood, which he says is “to be the best thou canst be.” He then repeated the two great command- ments—“Love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, with all thy soul, with all thy mind,” and “Love thy neighbor as thyself.” Who is our neighbor? asked Dr. Price. Does it just mean someone in our own set? No—all men are our neighbors, whatever their race or color. Dr. Price gave interesting figures showing the number of people in the Eastern countries. In round numbers, their total is 1,000,000,000 out of the 16,000,000,000 in the world. These people are called the rising tide of color. Our generation faces the great- est problem—to overcome the clash of East and West, found so plainly in China and other countries of the Orient. The wall of partition must be broken down and the spirit of Jesus Christ made to prevail. Dr, Price then told us of his narrow escape last year when so many of our missionaries in China were killed. If it had not been for an old servant, Dr. Price would have been killed by the soldiers who had dragged him to the front of his house and were on the point of killing him when the old servant intervened. Dr. Price closed by reiterating the challenge to overcome the differences between East and West and to unite the world into a Christian brother- hood. nn Mrs. Beach Plays Early Compositions Chapel Hour Given Over to Genius Who Composed Waltzes at Four. In addition to her concert Wednes- day night, Agnes Scott had the priv- ilege of hearing Mrs. Beach in chapel Thursday. In her delightfully formal way, she spoke of her early in- life and played some of her composi- tions of that period. Because she was a precocious child, her mother did not subject her to a regular education but gave her instruction at home until she was ten. Her genius showed itself at the early age of four when she began composing waltzes. Two of these early waltzes called “Mama’s Waltz” and “Snowflake Waltz,” she played. While visiting on her grandfather’s farm, during the hottest season of the year, she thought out the “Snowflake Waltz.” There was no piano to try it on but she carried the tune in her head until she returned home. Mrs. Beach also spoke of her later compositions. She was asked by the Boston Browning Society to set one of Browning’s lyrics to music. As a re- sult, we have the beautiful song, “The Year’s at the Spring,” | from “Fippa Passes.” c In speaking of the Viaatowell Col- ony, of which she is a member, Mrs. Beach described the Votive Chapel found there. This chapel is a copy of one found in the Swiss Alps. Seeing this white granite chapel, illuminated by the moonlight against a back- ground of dark pines, was the inspir- ation for her composition, “An Old Chapel by Moonlight.” With this num- ber she closed. At Mrs. Beach’s request, some of her numbers were rendered by mem- bers of the Glee Club: Miss Vivian Bryant sang “Ah, Love But a Day,” and a sextette from the club sang “Shena Van.” Y. W. Installation Impressive Event Retiring President Speaks On “Abundant Life.” There are some occasions at Agnes Scott which shine in retrospect like candles. Perhaps the most beautiful of these is the Y. W. C. A. installation service, On last Sunday night the Y. W. C A. cabinet of the current year gave place to the new cabinet. After an organ prelude, the two cabinets en- tered the candle-lit chapel while the choir sang “Ancient of Days.” After a hymn, Augusta Roberts, the new president, read from the third chap- ter of first Corinthians: “For we are laborers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building. “According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise master-builder, I have laid the found- ation and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereon.” Miriam Anderson’s prayer was fol- lowed by a song by Ruth Thomas, “How Beautiful Upon the Mountains.” Then the members of the old cabinet gave their lighted candles to the mem- bers of the new, saying, “Even as ye have received this light, so freely ad- minister it.” Jack Anderson, the retiring presi- (Continued on Page 5) a Author Will Attend Production of Play ——— Frances Hargis’ Prize Win- ner to Be Presented By Little Theatre Guild. Frances Hargis’ play, “Hero Wor- ship,” which won the $100 prize offer- ed by the Town Theater of Savannah for the best one-act play dealing with a Southern, and preferably a Georgian subject, is to be presented by the Town Theater in Savannah the latter part of this month, along with those plays which won second and third place in the contest. If the play is successful it will be entered as the Georgia entry for the Belasco Cup in the National Little Theater Tourna- ment to be held in New York in May. Frances is going to Savannah for this presentation. She will stay with some Little Theater people and will prob- ably spend a week-end there. The exact date is not known, but it will probably be about the time of our spring vacation when a good many Agnes Scott girls will be going to Savannah so Frances is looking for- ward to having a wonderful trip. Many social activities have been plan- ned and Frances is quite excited over the prospect. We wish Frances the best of luck on this trip and after see- ing her play presented here in Febru- ary we are quite confident of her suc- cess. Juniors and Sopho- mores Elect Officers Helon Brown and Margaret Ogden to Head Classes. The Junior class met Tuesday after- noon to elect officers for 1928-29. Genevieve Knight, the president, pre- sided and after several announcements were made, voting for the new offi- cers took place. The result of the elections is: President, Helon Brown; vice president, Helen Ridley; Secre- tary-treasurer, Dorothy Hutton; Sen- ior Representative to exec., G. B. Knight; cheer leader, Sally Cothran. We feel sure that these officers will safely pilot the next Senior class to a port of graduation. The Sophomores met Thursday afternoon and elected the following officers: President, Margaret Ogden; vice president, Belle Warde Stowe; secretary-treasurer, Mary Cope, and the two representatives to Exec., Mary Terry, who will be house president of Sturges, and Virginia Seers, house president of Lupton. It is interesting to note that two of the officers, Mar- garet Ogden and Virginia Seers are Mobilians and attended the same high school. Congratulations Sophomore on your splendid choice of officers! A NR DA et ee eS a WEEK’S CALENDAR Mendelssohn’s Oratoria “Elija Beautifully Rendered Sunday Hi School Athletes To Attend Play Day Fun for Alle All for Fun Will be Motto for the Day. The Agnes Scott Athletic Associa- tion will be hostess to the athletes of surrounding high schools on April 7, otherwise known to Agnes Scotters as “Play Day.” The teams and coaches of Commer- cial High, North Avenue Presbyterian, Girls’ High, Washington Seminary, Fulton High and probably of Coving- ton High, Decatur High and Woodbury will attend Play Day at Agnes Scott. Meginning at two o’clock in the afternoon, every girl will have a chance to play her favorite sport. There will be no competition between schools for all of the teams are to be mixed up and divided into squads which will compete against each other. The afternoon will be taken up as fol- lows: 2:00-2:15—Posture contest. 2:15-4:00—Basketball, tennis. 4:00-4:30—Swimming. 4:30-5:00—Dancing contest thetic and folk). 6:00—Banquet. The plans for the banquet are very attractive, taking the form of a track meet. “Hurdles,” “The High Jump” and “The Broad Jemp” are to be the subjects of the three main speeches of the evening to be made by high school girls. The speaker on “Hurdles” will discuss the obstacles to be over- come by athletes, “The High Jump” will be of the ideals of athletes and “The Broad Jump” will be of the scope of athletics. Awards in the form of blue and red ribbons will be given to the winners of the contests of the afternoon and trophies are to be awarded both to the squad making the best showing and to the high school making the best showing. After the banquet there will be dancing in the gym until 8:00 at which time the swimming pool will be opened to our visitors. (aes- Excellent Readings Mark Recital Elizabeth Tyson Reads “The Romancers,” and Bee Keith “The Valiant.” The Spoken English Department, under the direction of Miss Frances K. Gooch, presented Miss Elizabeth Tyson and Miss Bee Keith in a recital last Saturday evening. Both of these are members of the advanced class in Spoken English and active members of Blackfriars, The stage, artistically banked with ferns and decorated with baskets of spring flowers, made a lovely setting for the recital. The first number on the programme of dramatic readings was a one-act play, “The Romancers,” which was read by Elizabeth Tyson. “The Ro- mancers” is a very popular play writ- ten by Edmund Rostand. The story centers around the love of the “ro- mancers,” Sylvette and Percinet, whose fathers, at heart wishing for their marriage, have declared each other a mortal enemy and have for- bidden their children to see each other. The fathers believe that this method will cause the love of the young people to be even greater. Complications and exciting experiences follow,—reprisals by the fathers, a feigned abduction of the girl, and her heroic rescue by Percinet. Then the fathers, to reward (Continued on Page 4) _Eyes” Choruses and Solos of Dra- matic Old Testament Nar- rative Inspiring — Voices Well Suited to Parts. Pres- entation May Become An- nual Event. The Agnes Scott Choral Society pre- sented last Sunday afternoon Men- delssohn’s oratorio, “The Blijah.” “The Elijah” is one of the most popular oratorios, because of the beauty of its solo numbers and of its choruses. Mendelssohn took his scrip- ‘tural basis entirely from the Old Test- ament story of the prophet Elijah. The narrative centers about Elijah’s healing of the widow’s son, and his dealings with the priests of Baal, in his attempt to prove that his God is the true God. As in all Old Testament. stories, the dramatic element predominates. The recitatives sung by the various characters are decidedly dramatic, as well as the chorus responses sung by the priests of Baal. Among the choruses, “Lift Thine is probably best known. The contralto solo, “Oh, rest in the Lord,” is always a favorite, as is also the tenor solo, “If with all your hearts.” One of the most difficult numbers is “Hear Ye, Israel,” sung by soprano. It is highly dramatic and demands excellent musicianship. The soloists were: Miss Margaret Battle, soprano; Miss Ruth Thomas, contralto; Miss Virginia Miller, the youth; Mr. Homer Faulkner, tenor, and Mr. Walter Herbert, bass. The production was under the able direction of Mr. Lewis H. Johnson, with Mr. Dieckmann at the organ. It is sincerely hoped that the giving of “The Elijah” will become an annual event. Blackfriars Enjoy Lovely Banquet New Members’ Furnish Clever and Original Entertainment. Blackfriars held their annual ban- quet last Tuesday evening in the ball- room of the Candler Hotel. The new- ly-elected members of the club, welcomed and introduced by the presi- dent, Mary Sayward, furnished the main entertainment of the evening. First on the program were Dorothy Brown and Jeanette Shaw, who gave a modern interpretation of the private life of Bluebeard and his eighth wife, rivaling John Erskine himself. Later Helen Sisson enacted her idea of the “Highwayman.” With a clever take- off of several prominent Blackfriars, Weesa Chandler, in the guise of Billy, and Violet Scott, as Wilkes Booth Lincoln, brought back vivid recollec- tions of our “Miss Minerva” days. The most weighty address of the evening, “An Original Monologue: Einstein’s Theory of Relativity,” was delivered by Virginia Cameron, logical as Mr. Bradley himself. Ella Cinders (Elea- nor Norton in reality), fresh from the Sunday funny paper, went through one of her weekly nightmares as further proof of her dramatic abil- ity. Chopin Hudson and Shirley Mc- Phaul presented an original version of “The Face on the Bar Room Floor”; Helon McClaren acting as the face that was so effectively “drawn” on the floor. Lou Robertson was a very realistic “Tillie the Toiler’”—chewing gum, telephone conversation, and all. After the banquet there was danc- ing; the music was furnished by the best American orchestras (per radio!). THE AGONISTIC Che Agonistic Entered as Second Class Matter. Agnes Scott College. Published weekly. Owned and published by the Students of Subscription Price, $1.25 per year in advance. Single Copies, 5 cents. STAFF OF AGONISTIC PaItOPAn OIC r en ne ee er oe a ee I Assistant Editor Elizabeth Merritt JATIN OU CON =i ee eee Athletic Editor ipxchange Wditots—-——— sae ae Alice Jernigan Joke Editor Louise Sherfesee Soblety GitOh na a ene ee Trene Lowrance Chopin Hudson Business Manapore eee Lillian White Assistant Business Manager_.------------ Martha Riley Selman Circulation Manager Louise Girardeau REPORTERS FOR THIS ISSUE Elizabeth Woolfolk, *31 Martha Stackhouse, ’30 Miriam Anderson, ’28 Carolyn Nash, °*30 Virginia Earle, ’30 Mary Crenshaw, ’28 Olive Spencer, °29 Kitty Hunter, ’29 EDITORIAL “LIFE’S SYMPHONY” Men are members of a great orchestra who play together the symphony of life. The score of a symphony calls for the deep firm tones of the drums, bass viols and tubas, the tender melodious notes of the horns and second violins, the human cry of the flute. If the symphony is to be beautiful each piece must be played joy- ously in the players’ own manner, but according to the theme set by the Master. One jealous heart, one vaunting soul will send dis- cord from the keys the fingers touch, inharmonious notes from the clarinet. One very generous heart may send a lovely singing sound from the back of the orchestra to the violinist whose bow is then drawn more gayly; to the drummer who has -become a little hardened with his heavy beats, but then lifts his head and makes a melody of softer improvised strokes that give to the major beats a deeper meaning. Our life here on the campus makes a symphony which is continuous. Before one group of players has finished the last notes of the symphony it planned, another group has picked up its instruments, joined in on the last bars, and started in its own mind the notes which will form the theme of the new symphony that here echoes the old, there rises in a new and lovely variation, there perfects a theme used before. So on a March day the players in the orchestra decided what instruments their fellow members should take over in September. They in turn selected players to assist them, to work out variations for the theme they should compose, to give volumn to the bass notes and a lightness to the treble tones. So the players have been appointed to their places for the coming year that the symphony may go on while some leave to join the larger orchestra and others come up to fill their places. The value of parts to a whole is so well recognized that a statement of the fact seems trite. Though a leader have remark- able personal abilities, she can do no more than form plans, inspire good will and cooperation and arrange the parts harmoniously. She is efficient as a leader only in so far as she succeeds in translating that general good will into active service. Upon many individuals depends every big thing that is carried through. Praise of a leader is greater tribute to those who worked with her. Small things which mean most to hearts must be left almost entirely to those unburdened with larger responsibilities. Notes received when one is in the infirmary and numerous kindnesses are remembered warmly long after a Y. W. talk has faded away, the score of a game forgotten, a cleverly arranged magazine or paper discarded. It is to the girls who do not carry large responsibility that each organization looks for willing hands to take up details of every plan and carry it through; that individuals look for those little services and thoughtful acts that make a secret happiness. That the theme for organized work, as for a symphony, be selected by the leader is essential. But the finer tones, the lovely variations come from the many members who not only play the set theme on their own instruments, but add peculiar tones of beauty from their own hearts. To play generously and joyously the instrument placed be- fore you, is to do the finest thing of which a man or woman is capable. The master, according to the poet, would still the ardent voice of the basoon player who would play the violin: “Seest thou for violins I have no need .. . Thou playest the bassoon well Thy three short bars are needed to complete The music that shall lift men to the stars.” Louise Robertson, 29’ Frances Brown, ’29 Margaret McCoy, ’29 Harriet Todd, *30 Laura Brown, ’31 Dorothy Harper, ’28 Dorothy Hutton, ’29 Betty Gash, ’29 Aurora College Story Contest Closes 12 P. M., Friday, April 13 Spring holidays bring new clothes, big times, plans for the summer va- cation, and many other things. Per- haps they also will bring inspiration! The Aurora College Story Contest is drawing to a close. All entries must be in to the editor, No. 10 Rebekah Scott, or in the Aurora box in Main Carolyn Essig'| Hall by 12 P. M., Friday, April 13. Stories may be about any phase of college life which appeals to the author, They will be judged for orig- inality, style, plot, and treatment. College life is certainly something we all know intimately, and should yield an interesting and attractive crop of stories. Every student of Agnes Scott is eligible for this contest, except, of course, the editor of the Aurora. All stories submitted must be type- written, with three carbon copies— making four copies of the story in all. The author’s name must be at- tached to each copy in a sealed en- velope bearing the title of the story on the outside. Two stories may be submitted by the same author. The winner will be announced and the prize awarded the following week. The final number of the Aurora, to be issued the first part of May, will be devoted to these college stories. So even if you don’t win the contest, you still have a big chance for having your story published. Help make the Collegiate Number of the Aurora a success! Book Exhibit Plans To Mature in April Object Is to Arouse General Interest in Books. There are many people on the cam- pus who are genuinely interested in books, but they have succeeded so well in hiding their light under a bushel that no one knows who they are or what they are interested in. Realiz- ing this fact, and hoping, not only to remedy it, but also to arouse a general interest in books at Agnes Scott, a number of kindred spirits in the facul- ty and student body are planning a book exhibit sometime in April. If anyone has at school or at home any old, rare, or unusual editions, or any books which she is especially proud to own, will she please see Miss McKinney immediately after the holi- days in regard to lending these books for the exhibit? Vagabonding The following lectures are most in- teresting and of general cultural value, permission has already been granted for attendance on them. THURSDAY, March 29 11:30 A.M. Psychology of Selling— Miss Eagleson 3 Main 1:10P,M. Sir Thomas Browne— Dr. Hayes 2H. E. FRIDAY, March 30 9:00 A.M. Neo- Hinduism — Mrs. Sydenstricker 13 Main Discussion of “The Loco- motive God,” William Ellery Leonard — Miss Eagleson 10 H. E. THURSDAY, April 5 12:30 A, M. Flemish School of Art— Miss Lewis 1 Gym 1:10 P.M. George Herbert — Dr. Hayes 2H, E. FRIDAY, April 6 9:00 A.M. The Brahma Lamaj and Other Modern Movements —Mrs. Sydenstricker 13 Main Sophocles—Miss Torrance 1 Main SATURDAY, April 7 11:30 A.M. Dutch School of Art, il- lustrated by prints—Miss Lewis 1 Gym MONDAY, April 9 1:10 P.M. Euripides—Miss Torrance 1 Main WEDNESDAY, April 11 9:00 A.M. International Relations— 1:10 P. M. Miss Smith 12 Main Report, The Three Elec- tras—F. McDonald Re- port, Orestes and His Problem as Depicted by the Three Tragedians 1 Main 1:10 P. M, WE THINK the fact that the students are indiffer- ent and do not know what interesting subjects are being discussed at these meetings and what real benefit they can derive from these discussions. If they would “break over’ once and come they would want to come again and by coming they would certainly show that they are at least interested in what Y. W. is doing on the campus and appreciate all that is being done. S. A,, 728. We say, whenever we are asked why we came to college that one of the foremost reasons for spending four years in some institution of learn- ing is to become broadened, intellec- tually and socially. In our quest for knowledge, however, we tend to over- look the social side and spend the time we are not actually attending classes and studying worrying about that history syllabus we have not done or that French play we have not read. College should be the place where great and lasting friendships are! made, but how can we ever The school year is getting old and wearisome, a nightmare of the exam- inations that are to come loom before us and we find ourselves slipping into the ruts of the way of least resistance in regard to little extra niceties of every-day life. We are, in short, fall- ing into bad habits—bad habits that go hand in hand with the languor of spring and the boredom of a daily round of lessons and recitations. A day’s observation or rather, a day’s listening, on the campus shows us that one of the most distressing of these habits is that of bad language. Our nerves are frayed and jagged, yes, and life is exceedingly annoying at times but, still, it is not reasonable that vulgar expression of exasperation aggravate this condition and tend to make the banalities of every-day existence even more unpleasant? There is yet another argument against the ejaculations that follow a dropped note-book, a snapped shoe string or an empty mail box—an argument that is very obyious and one that has to do with the question of good and bad acquainted with our classmates and neighbors if we wear a solémn and “woe-begone” look on our faces as if the cares of this world were weighting us down? And worse still, we frown upon the girl who can shake her shoulders free of her burdens, as it were, and smile occasionally. We can gain a great deal by associating with others and yet if we see a group enjoying life, we immediately decide they are frivol- ous and do not take an interest in their studies. Is this necessarily true? Life is tragic enough without our making it more so. Let’s don’t be too quick to criticize those who enjoy life and have a little fun when they aren’t studying. We are told to “look up and laugh and love and lift”’—but let’s don’t forget to laugh once in a while. S. EB. M., 729. There has been such a steady de- crease in the attendance to the Y. W. C. A. vespers on Sunday evening un- | taste. til now there is only about half of| Do we think? No. We ejaculate, the chapel filled unless there is to be| instead! But we can think and should we occasionally stop and do so both atmosphere and air would be amazing- ly cleared and life would be a little more pleasant and bearable, both for us and for our neighbors and friends. B. F., 30. some especial service. This can not be understood since the programs have in themselves been delightful and have also been rendered in a way that anyone would enjoy. This lack of attendance seems to melt down to CURRENT EVENTS man private property seized by our government during the World War, and retained for more than nine years since the armistice. The delay of this measure in Congress has been condemned by many newspapers. Diario de Costa Riea says that a convention between Panama and Costa Rica settling the dispute concerning the boundaries of the two countries will be signed within a few days. The boundry has been in dispute since 1921. Operating under a unanimous con- sent agreement restricting debate, the Senate on March 12 moved closed to a vote on the Norris Resolution, pro- viding for the manufacture of fertil- izer and for government operation of power facilities at Muscle Shoals. The house naval construction bill which ignored the administration’s proposal for a big navy, seems as- sured of passage when it comes up for final action on Friday. The bill provides for 15 new light cruisers and one aircraft carrier at a total cost of $274,000,000. Even with the addition of 15 cruisers, the U. 8S. will be greatly inferior to Great Brit- ain and on a par with Japan. Fourteen Pan American confer- ences will be called by the Pan Ameri- can Union to carry out the resolutions and instructions of the Sixth Inter- national Conference of the American States—which closed at Havana on February 20. A. P. Moore has been named U. 8. envoy to Peru. Moore was former Ambassador to Spain. He is looked upon as the likeliest American dip- lomat to bring a solution into the Tacna-Arica dispute. Dr. Wright in Soc. class: “Did you know that miners in a certain coal district have gone on a strike?” Elinore Morgan: “What have they struck for?” Dr. Wright: “Shorter hours.” “Elinore: “Luck to them. I always did say that sixty minutes is too long for an hour.” On the brink of a moral precipice, we have drawn back before it was quite too late, we are told, by passing the law that finally restores the Ger- AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE DECATUR, GEORGIA Spacious and beautiful grounds elegant buildings with modern conveniences, full and able faculty. Courses leading to A. B. degree. Best advantages in music and art. For Catalog, Address J. R. McCain, President THE AGONISTIC With spring in the air and the whole world dressed in new clothes it seems our alumnae’s “fancy” is “turning” to love. Sarah Till, ’22, will be married to Mr. Frank V. Davis, of Fayette, Miss., on March 28. It is going to be one of the most interesting marriages we have heard of because the preacher performed the ceremony of the grand- parents and parents of both sides—a family affair. Mary Todd on March 7, was married to Mr. Jesse Le May, of Giereau, S. C. Agnes Scotters never cease doing things—big things, which we of the present student body may point to with great pride. Helen Moore, ex ‘18, of Asheville, N. C., who teaches at the School for the Deaf at Morgan- ton, was recently awarded membership to The Poetry of the South. It is a very exclusive organization of only twenty-five members in the whole of the South, and one must portray genu- ine merit. While at Agnes Scott she was a member of B. O. Z. The club at that time included all phases of writing. Evelyn Kennedy, ’26, is spending the winter in Asheville, N. C. Otto Gilbert, ’22, now Mrs. C. F. Williams, has moved to Franktown, Virginia. Mary Barton, ’22, is looking forward to an interesting time very soon when she will attend the National Library Association meeting to be held at West Baden, Ind. Mary is employed by the Baltimore library. Francis Harper, ’22, will receive her M. A. in June from the University of Louisiana. Our alumnae are visiting these spring months too. Augusta Thomas, 24, is visiting Jack Evans, now Mrs. R. F. Brownleaf, of Anderson, S. C. From there she will go to Augusta, Ga., to to our Elizabeth Heniley. Blanch Berry, ’27, is visiting her former roommate, Joe Bridgman, at Merry Hill, N. C. We are looking forward to having Blanch visit us this spring. Ann Heys, ’27, has lately accepted the professorship of science at Ameri- cus, Ga. Mary Kelley, ’24, now Mrs. J. D. Sutton, has a young daughter, Rebecca Mary, born March 6. A most interesting letter was re- ceived from Mrs. S. Jarrett or Ruth Nesbit, °17, as Agnes Scott knows her. She is living now at Cascade, Cal., a “little hamlet tucked away in the Rockies.” She explained there were only seventeen inhabitants—but an ideal setting for her husband, who is writing a great American novel. DAVISON-PAXON CO. Presents the most fascinating SPRING FROCKS ready! misses’ sizes. ATLANTA fore ee 0 OO EEO OO Oe ee Slip into a Spring frock and out to town—always Youthful frocks, having those points of line, interesting tucking—pleating, and on those for afternoon, bits of cream lack appear bestowing the necessary feminine touch. Women’s and DAVISON2PAXON Co. . t Affiliated with MACYS ~New York Vassar Debaters Report on Trip Team Returns From Agnes Scott and Winthrop. The Vassar debating team returned to the cold and snowy North on Sun- day evening after an eventful four days trip during which they received a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Agnes Scott College, Decatur, Georgia, and met Winthrop College, Rock Hill, South Carolina on a non-decision agreement. In both encounters Hannah Morris, 29, Kathryn Wilson, ’29, and Ethel Cohen, ’80, alternate, upheld the af- firmative, the question reading in the first case, “Resolved: That the United States Should Cease Protecting by Force of Arms Capital Invested in Foreign Lands Except After Formal Declaration of War;” and in the sec- ond case, “Resolved: That the United States Should Protect American Inter- ests in Foreign Countries.” The fifty-two hours spent on trains, the opening defeat, and the steady spring rains are recollection complete- ly relegated to the background by the generous and enthusiastic reception which both colleges accorded the Vas- sar team. Arriving in Atlanta on Fri- day afternoon, they were met at the station by officers of the Agnes Scott debating club who drove them to the Alumnae House. The Decatur college, of 500 members permits Seniors to have their own automobiles at school. The team were spared every exertion before their first engagement, even that of making an extensive tour of the campus. The Vassar team have returned anxious to repay the South’s wonder- ful hospitality by asking Agnes Scott and Winthrop to debate here next year. They feel that the experiment had been very valuable for all the col- leges concerned.—Miscellany. LECTURE ASSOCIATION OFFERINGS CLOSE (Continued From Page 1) ing that she combines sweet melody with strength and vitality. Of the modern selections Mrs. Beach hope that he got home safely! The present story of her own comp- ositions undoubtedly aroused the greatest interest of the whole pro- gram. The Fantasia Fugata was in- spired by the notes struck on a piano by a friend’s large black cat, “Han- det,” who was furious at the indignity of being placed on the keyboard even for a celebrated musician’s amuse- ment. This piece gave excellent evi- dence of a mastery of such classical fors of musical imagination, as the Bach fugues, which Mrs. Beach early studied imitated “The Hermit Thrush at Noon,” composed at the MacDowell Colony gave the exact transcription of the notes of a trush sung so per- sistently by Mrs. Beach’s studio as she attempted composition, that she made use of what was at hand for the theme of a very delightful descriptive sketch. Her compositions showed an originality of conception and treat- ment that explain why Mrs. Beach has won a_ world-wide reputation as America’s foremost composer. Any discussion of a Beach recital would be incomplete without a word concerning the exquisite perfection of her technique; the smooth runs and trills in every detail technically per- fect. In addition to the presentation of a delightful program, the sincerity and said that the “Novelette D Minor” is one of her favorites, and in it and her own compositions particularly she showed the personal feeling. The de- seriptive modern French school was represented by “eL Petit Poucet” of Ravel, who is now in the States as guest conductor at several recitals of his own works in New York and the East. The whimsical story of “Hop O’ My Thumb,” who ran away from home and marked the path back with bread crumbs, which were eaten by the birds as he wandered on. But, as Mrs. Beach explained, the piece ends in a major key, so she has always gracious personality of the artist her- self won the admiration of her au- dience. Of all the public performances given at the college, it is easy to say that no performer has ever been re- ceived with as real a devotion and pleasure as has Mrs. Beach. Her in- formality and charming presence, as well as her excellent taste and perfec- tion as a musical genius make her a guest that the students and college will long remember. Views and Interviews The unattainable has been attained, the unheard of accomplished! Per- sons of red royalty: a king, three noblemen, and a queen have con- descended to grant interviews to a mere college girl—a particularly un- regal one at that. Lynn Moore, King of Mardi Gras for the second time, was of course rather blase. She’s quite used to being important since she was Miss Sopho- more, and Miss Main too. She told us with a slightly bored air, “I do feel important having a campaign manager like Sara Townsend, and being able to ask Helen Hendricks to be my lady fair.” That’s funny, isn’t it? We didn’t know kings thought about any one except themselves. Dittie Winter made the bold inter- viewer quite comfortable by her con- descending graciousness. When asked how it felt to be royal, she knitted her kingly brow for a few minutes and EXCELLENT READINGS MARK RECITAL (Continued From Page 1) the heroism of Percinet, gave their blessing to these youthful romancers. Thus the story ends in the usual way ——‘and they lived happily ever after.” “Tyson” charmed her listeners by her splendid interpretation of the various characters in the play. The last selection on the programme was the reading of the one-act play, “The Valiant,” composed by Hall and Middlemas. This play was read by Bee Keith, who captivated her audi- ence by her unusual talents. This play is more serious in tone and effect, since it concerns chiefly the identity of a criminal who is to be executed shortly after midnight. Repeated questioning by Father Daly and Warden Holt fail to get the prisoner, Dyke, to make any statement about himself. A young girl, claiming to be Dyke’s sister, visits the prisoner, who relieves her fear about her lost brother by telling her that he died not a criminal, but a hero on the field of battle. After her departure Dyke repeats some yerses which he and the girl (in reality his sister) had said to each other in their youth. Thus, in despair, Dyke ends by saying, “The Valiant never tastes Death but once.” The audience was pleased by the marked abilities and easy naturalness with which the girls read. The differ- ent characters in the plays were easily contrasted by the intonations of their voices. The plays included several different types of characters whose in- terpretation reflected the varied dra- matic talents of the readers. The recital was one of the most en- joyable ever given on the campus. Both “Bee” and “Tyson,” and also Miss Gooch, are to be congratulated CN re -- ——r—————————— many times for their excellent presen- tation of this programme. then with the air of one about to give to the world momentous words of thought said, “I haven’t slept a wink since it happened!” And then I really believe she forgot herself for she gave a little happy sigh (a most unregal gesture) and said, “It was more fun!” Helon Brown frankly declared that she felt like Shakespeare’s “Mighty Caesar.” Twin Hazel chimed in with “I’m royal too, aren’t I? I was Helon’s noble lady!” Right you are, Hazel, and you made a most charming royal personage, too. We learned mighty things from Bee Keith. One was that Mardi Gras had started her on her “manly” career. That really is true. The time that Bee was king of Mardi Gras her Sopho- more year was the first time she ever disguised her maidenly aspects under the guise of a man’s raiment. Since then she has been the “head man” around the campus almost continuous- ly. As the Big Brunette Brute of Blackfriars she always causes almost a flutter in many of our hearts, and as our elegant courtier she again as- tounded us with her amazing ability to be the man. And now for our queen! She isn’t a royal person of Mardi Gras but the queen of an even more exciting event —May Day! Mary Belle was charm- ing as always. She said that she was glad of an opportunity to explain why she was elected May Queen. Of course we were all interest. We knew why she was elected, but we wondered to what reason she attributed her ascent to royalty. “You see,” she went on, “my cap and gown this year were worn by Mary Weems and Mary Sreedlove, both former May Queens vt Agnes Scott, and I’m sure that ex- ylains it.” Ayre you superstitious? We aren’t. And we don’t believe the cap and gown had anything to do with it. FACULTY ENTERTA MR. AND MRS. HAY Many delgihtful affairs have given by the faculty for the pa of Dr. Hayes, who have been visiting him. Saturday evening an informal reception was given for Mr. and Mrs. Hayes in the Alumnae House. The hostesses of the occasion were Miss Bland, Miss Alexander, Miss Phythian and Miss Preston. Wednesday Miss Phythian and Miss Preston entertain- ed at a picnic at Stone Mountain. Others also entertained for them while they were here. “Virg Norris isn’t nearly as big a flirt as she used to be.” “Has she reformed or reduced?” such reasonable prices. quisite colorings. Chamberlin-Johnson DuBose Co. Fee. ‘Miss Junior’s” Easter DRESSES a) Heading the Easter fashion promenade will be Chamberlin’s new “Miss Junior” dresses! rivals in a series to be shown at Chamberlin’s, they are lovlier than one would eve dream dresses could be at Sports and afternoon models predominate, but there are also stunning navy georg- ettes and smartly simple flat crepes, printed chiffons and dresses entirely of dyed laces—all the most ex- Sizes 13, 15, 17. The first ar- Junior Shop, Second Floor. THE AGONISTIC “Back to civilization, The train will carry us home!” Spring holidays! Any stranger on the campus could tell that something is in the air. Something of even more momentous importance than exams— or concerts—or water pageants. Since high school days, when we saw our big brothers and sisters coming home for spring holidays that we didn’t have, it has seemed a rare treat—first some- thing to be wonderingly envied, and now, something to be eagerly grasp- ed. And its anticipation is showing itself in our actions. Hurried trips to Atlanta. More work. And less social activity. Helen Johnston spent the week-end with Cornelia Taylor in Atlanta. Ruth Pringle spent the week-end with Lib Smith. Eirene Hudson, of Columbia, 8S. C., spent the week-end with her sister, Chopin Hudson. Agnes Shelton spent the week-end with her aunt in Atlanta. Esther Stevens spent Thursday night with Betty Arnold in Decatur. Elmore Bellingrath and Mildred Duncan spent the week-end in At- lanta. Mrs. George Griffin (Eugenia John- ston, ’22), of Chattanooga, Tenn., spent the week-end at the Alumnae House. The Tennessee Club met Tuesday aight with Lib Gillespie and Mary Potter, Almost all of the Tennessee girls were present; and delicious re- freshments were served. Lillian White went to the Alpha Pi Fraternity dance at Druid Hills Fri- day night. ivelyn Ollif spent the week-end in Atlanta. Dorothy Fooshee and Anne Dean spent the week-end in Atlanta. Mary K. Gay spent the week-end in Atlanta with Sara Smith, class of 26. Mary Mackey Hough, Lou Sherfesee and Therese Barksdale attended the Co-op dance at Tech Friday night. Harriet Alexander spent the week- end in Atlanta with her cousin, Mrs. Barton Gause. Mr. Greenleaf came down and took Mildred back with him for spring va- cation. Martha and Ruth Bradford will spend week-end with Mrs. Sam Turner of Atlanta. Betty Reid attended the dances at Emory Little Commencement. Martha Bradford spent Thursday night with Ineil Heard, of Decatur. Mr. and Mrs. B. P. Daniel, of Sonia, Ga., visited their daughter, Marjorie, last week-end. DAY STUDENT NEWS The day students have not escaped the avalanche of elections that have descended on the campus lately. Some- time this week there will be an im- portant meeting of the day students at which officers will be elected for the coming year. As much of one suc- cess for next year depends on the capability of the girls who are put in! office, it is urgent that each girl think ! carefully before nominating or voting for anyone. The campus usually frowns at the mention of a rummage sale, but even in the face of tacit opposition the day students are planning a sale in the near future. However, since most of the boarders insist that all their rummage is essential to their well being and, incidentally, to their ward- robes, we are going to depend most- ly on the girls who live in town. We hope that they will respond with more enthusiasm than is usually ex- hibited concerning rummage sales. What is going to happen? Ask Harriet Smith. a WA. 1910 > A SE LS EE! 5) EE 2, Og A purchase from your Jeweler is an investment IN PERMANENT VALUES Approved Accounts Solicited NAT KAISER & CO., Inc. 3 Peachtree St. 2 - (A SP A A, 2 5 ! i ' ! | ' i i Est. 1898 EE AT | OTH dled c —, “ o See Them SLL TD A A A LILLE ELLIE EE EE ES $5.95 and $6.95 Beautiful Two-Tone Oxfords for campus wear— crepe or leather soles—all sizes. [Gi Loo “Foot Coverery io all Hamiinad™ G63 Whitehall StS. A A Ep LS LS \ A US > EG EE EN > A» AE ee 0 Zi LF | TT) | & Downstairs % With Our Clubs Tryouts Announced By Sev- eral Clubs During Week. On Monday night, March 19, B. O. Z. had another one of its enjoyable and informal meetings. Emily Kingsbery and Carolyn Essig were the hostesses | of the club. The only story of the evening was read by Edith McGranahan, entitled “College Humor” (a delightfully writ- ten plot of mistaken identity and an ultra aristocratic, conceited young so- ciety girl, original in treatment). It was the third of a series of college stories that the members have been writing. The business of the writing was taken up with a discussion of spring tryouts which should be of great in- terest to the college community. They will be due by twelve o’clock, April 11. The club adjourned until the next meeting after the holidays which will be held with Evelyn Becker in At- lanta. The Salutation and the Cat met Monday evening at the home of Hazel Wolfle to judge the try-outs submit- ted. This was the first set of try- outs as the club was just organized last fall. The members were very pleased at the interest shown in the club judged by the large number of try-outs turned in. Membership in the club is limited to twelve, so only four new members could be taken in at this time. Those chosen were: Katherine Morrow, whose delightful essay, “On to Infinity,” met with great approval; Ellene Winn, who sub- mitted a most interesting essay en- titled “Beat Bight,’ which was full of interesting local color; Virginia Earle whose “On Riding Pegasus With Spurs,” was very clever and original, and Alice Jernigan, whose essay on “Rain,” a delightful, whimsical essay, was thoroughly enjoyed. The members feel that the interest shown by so many in this type of writing proves that there is need of such a club and justifies its organiza- tion. To become a member of Blackfriars one does not need to be a John Barry- more or Maude Addams, the second. If a girl has no special dramatic abil- ity, but is interested in stage settings and designs, she has a chance of gain- Giddy, Sweetness: Oh, so excited I can hardly stand it! I really don’t believe I can wait an- other day, and it’s a whole day after tomorrow before we go home. Though I don’t think everybody is going home. Bet Cole is going to Charlotte, and taking a trunk, my dear, to carry ten hats that she just must have, be- cause “this one’s blue and Raymond loves blue,” ete., etc. Merritt and Tyson were going to Macon, but Mer- cer was inconsiderate enough to have its Little Commencement a week too soon. Oh and Giddy, Merritt wrote the boy—Emerson, not Speck this time —that it would take something as drastic as a funeral or wedding to get them out of here in the middle of the week; and since they could not pre- vail on Jimmy and Baby Sara to start the wedding bells, he—Emerson—or Tyson’s Dick would have to be the goat. Of course, after that enormous hint, there was nothing left for the poor boy to do. He wired her: “Come on, I’ll marry you.” She only blushed when I tried to find out if she had the nerve to say “This is so sudden.” Maybe she asked for time to think it over; isn’t that supposed to be the other proper thing to say? Though hardly proper here, since I think she has already thought before she wrote the letter. I don’t believe I want any- body to propose to me that way, do you Giddy? A wire is so terribly— impersonal, you know. Public as a phone call is, it would be better, though, of course you can make mighty bad mistakes over a phone (besides talking too loud or more than three minutes). The other night Har- riet Alexander ordered a bottle of Schlitz for Sally Cothran from Mr. Lawrence, and Giddy, they sent a can ing admittance to this organization. The stage manager and her assistants are essential factors in a successful performance. So start working on a miniature stage and submit it to Blackfriars to be judged of its worth. What is going to happen? Ask Harriet Smith. GOSoLP of Flit, for flies. Harriet said she just gave it back to the boy, that she didn’t think it would be good to drink. Now if they were domestic girls like Pasco, it wouldn’t be necessary for them to be ordering things. Oh, I tell you, Giddy, it pays, in more ways than one, to be trained as a housekeeper and cook. Pasco was tell- ing me the other morning about what lovely cakes she can make. She has only made one of them, but it was such a suecess, she is sure she could make others. It was a very unusual cake, too Giddy. She made it out of a cook-book, and the page she was get- ting her directions from, blew over when she was half through. Natur- ally she didn’t notice it, and finished the cake by the next page, the next receipt, I mean. That really shows art, you know—as good as Juanita Patrick’s management of the Army vs. the Navy (anyways they both have nice finals, Pat says). However, I shall try Pasco’s plan—you know ’bout the way to a man’s heart being through his stomach (which I do not think is delicate or romantic, but neither are the general run of men, Giddy). Take my advice, darling, and let your hope chest contain mostly cook aprons. Oh, I must stop—the radiator is scorching my toast. Yours for more domesticity, love, Aggie. ~ 2 % “age HEWEY’S FOR DRUG SUNDRIES, TOILET ARTICLES, NUNNALLY’S CANDIES and the DAILY DOPE GO TO— HEWEY’S Phone Dea. 0640-9110 315 E. College Ave. “LITTLE DEC” ~ *S Coats $16.95 and $29.95 ELL EE EE SE EE SE A | A TT a a ee ee LLL LF | A LL LS | SS Se AE + Ey ay Ae ea Every Line Spells Chie! Spring pervades the atmosphere! The faithful winter coat is too warm—if not the worse for wear! You long for something new— a-tune to the season’s buoyancy! Here is the tangible answer. A new coat, a trig little suit! Your choice, always, at High’s! J.M. HIGH CO. 45 Years of Faithful Service and Value-giving % * Suits $23.00 and $29.95 LL SD ee LLL A ec ey: a no >) THE AGONISTIC Eve of Holiday To Bring Surprise Five Pennies Will Purchase The Revealed Secret Late Thursday, or Friday. Do you enjoy a good joke? Can you get interested in a spicy bit of gossip? Sh-h-h— you must be silent as the grave about this—it’s going to be a real surprise. A regular movie mys- tery lady will visit your room on Thursday night before spring holidays at the witching hour of ten, or there- abouts. Of course one, out of grati- tude, wishes to pay for all her pleas- ures, and this will be a real bargain— only a nickel, five little pennies. But be sure and have your money ready, for everybody is consumed with the desire for a space in the surprise, and you would hate to get left out. And everybody wants to buy individually, for it’s the grandest thing for your memory book. That’s the only hint you can have, except that you’ll enjoy it more than anything you’ve ever had. Make your Spring Holidays even nicer than you thought they’d be —be on the lookout Thursday night! The mysterious lady, of course, can not appear at such an un-mysterious time as early morning, but she has ar- ranged for an assistant or two to be in Main Hall on Friday to whom the day students may wend their way, and for one nickel, receive the same big surprise that will be disclosed Thurs- day night. Y. W. INSTALLATION IMPRESSIVE EVENT (Continued From Page 1) dent, spoke beautifully of the abund- ant life which has been the vesper theme’ throughout the year. “The abundant life,” she said, “has three qualities, faith, virtue and knowledge. “This faith is challenged when we come to college, not only in regard to old standards, but in regard to the col- lege itself and to religion. Here we meet a challenge, and need that faith which removes mountains.” “The second attribute,’ she con- tinued, “is virtue, which, according to Weymouth, is noble character. This virtue involves a certain fineness, cleanness, and sense of responsibility. “The third attribute of the abundant life is knowledge. This is an effort first of all to understand ourselves and educate those resources in ourselves which make for growth and happiness. It involves too an understanding of college life, with its friendships, prob- lems, and activities. But most of all it calls for a great national interna- tional understanding.” At this point Jack quoted from Maude Royden: “If SENIORS SCORE ANOTHER VICTORY Ole ’28, we believe, must have got- ten the habit of lording it over the baseball diamond! Another game to their good Friday against the Fresh- men, with a score of 29-7, gives them victory so far in the baseball tourn- ament. For the Freshmen Gay played a good game at pitch, Webb and Dun- can at second and third. The Fresh- men lost their nerve a little at first, but picked up and were going fine in the third inning when they made near- ly all their runs. The Seniors were too awe-inspiring or something, for the havoc they’d worked in the second inning couldn’t be made up by the Fresh and the game ended, 29-7. The line-up: SENIORS FRESHMEN Carrier = i... ee= 2 a Gay Kalmon-—- = 2225 (3 ie Grey Hough: 5. ae Clark FRariis: 2. eee 2 Dunean Hudson —__~--- 2 Boswell Perkinson —__-- 1 (A Se Purdie Crenshaw —_---- Grabs. Sasa Watson et Chandler Tonight! Wednesday, March 28th! The Water Pageant! Don’t forget to be there with all your friends! What is going to happen? Harriet Smith. Ask knows about the world, the more one knows about God.” In conclusion, she wished for the new cabinet joy and growth, and for all members of the Y. W. C. A. wor- ship, service, and a search for God. Augusta Roberts, speaking for the new cabinet, talked of personality, that real self, that best self. This, she said, is what we should search for through life, with Christ setting the standard. “We of the new Cabinet,” she finish- ed,” come praying for wisdom and strength, joining in the joy of seeking that true self, that best self. Even as we have received this light, we shall try to carry it on, building on the old foundation.” After “Follow the Gleam,” vespers ended with the Y. W. C. A. benedic- tion. What is going to happen? Ask God made the world, the more one | Harriet Smith. °, Ox The Enlightened Mode Fosters Light Weight, Light Colored ‘Tailored An “enlightened” suit because it’s fabric is not too heavy for spring wear, nor its color too dull for a season of such light- hearted gaiety! never that could rival the tailored suit for general travel! $25, $45, $49.50 5 P. Alten 6 Co. “The Store all Women Know" Suits Fashion has contrived a garment wear and Pageant to Be Presented By Swimming Dept. One of the most attractive events of the season which will feature ath- letics at A. S. C. is to be the swim- ming pageant given under the auspices of Miss North’s class of swimming coaches. This pageant whose theme is “The Evolution of Swimming,” has been taken from one gotten out by the Red Cross Life Sav- ing Corporation. It is an original portrayal of “how swimming grew up” from its first stages to its present de- velopment. If you will come to the pool on Wednesday night of the 28th there will appear before you shades of the past who will give you a defin- ite picture of what swimming—the great, world-wide sport, meant to them. Cavemen, tigers, lithe, graceful Greeks, jolly rowdy sailors, and count- less other characters of fiction and folk lore will present themselves be- fore your eyes at a mere word from Father Neptune, who is to preside over this gala, watery function. Some of our leading Blackfriars are to maintain the chief roles. Marion Green will play the part of Neptune and the “big beautiful brute” of Blackfriars herself is to grace the oe- casion as “Mr. World.” There will be swimming, dancing, music, a lovely medley of rhythm and physical feats. Come one ,come all! Admission— one keen interest, enthusiasm, and that ole A. S. C. pep. Don’t miss the Swimming Pageant! What is going to happen? Ask Harriet Smith. a Mr. Robinson (explainign a prob- lem already explained in the book): “Now watch the board while I go thru it again.” Ray Wilson: “I used to be a life- | saver.” | Miss Wilburn (watching her prac- ' tice): “Peppermint or cinnamon?” | Bayliss McS.: “I write for a living, } you know.” | Georgia W.: “Yes?” Bayliss: “Yes, I write home.” He: “If you keep looking at me like that, ’m going to kiss you.” She: “Well, I can’t hold this ex- pression much longer.” | SOPHOMORES WIN OVER JUNIORS The baseball games of last Friday were heralded by a gorgeous bright and golden afternoon which meant that they would be played out of doors, with the sky the limit for Letty Pope and other high flyers. The Sophs showed their old pep and won their game against the Juniors with a score of 10-2. Ditto Worth did some good playing for the Juniors, both at bat and pitching. Anderson, too, showed skill in her playing. As a whole, howveer, the team was not up to its usual standard. The Sophs Showed us what they could do with a baseball in the great open spaces! Jernigan, Armstrong, Stackhouse each got two hits, Kaufman three. Letty Pope knocked a beautiful three- bagger only to be followed up by the feat of the day—a home run by Carolyn Nash! The line-up: JUNIORS SOPHS Worth 2527-2253 } 2a peer Castles Fowler —_-.-.- Cee ee Armstrong Anderson __----- Sb: Nash Ridiéy =a--25- Prd + Jernigan banier: BYG. 55 Flinn Rice .= = in aenae Kaufman Johnston ~_--~- JA) Dees Stackhouse Bradford __---- fas ee Pope Freeland __-_-- Ta Oeemstee = Townsend Emptying a Nutshell Sally Cothran: “I have only a min- ute to spare.” Belle Ward Stowe: “Good—tell me all you know.” ORCHESTRA OFFICERS ARE ELECTED ’28-’29 Members of the “Riviere Orchestra” last week elected officers for next year. Sally Abernathy will act as president and director, assisted by Carolyn Payne, secretary and treas- urer. Plans are already on foot for a peppy year. The orchestra, among other things, is considering accepting gifts of favorite pieces of music. Their thank-you will be the frequent render- ing of the gift pieces. March 23, 1928. | Dear Lillian: Just bought the cutest navy tailored suit for $15.00 at the New York Dress Shop (next to Chamberlin’s). It is silk lined and fits me like “paper on the wall!” They also have some cute Kasha sport suits at $10.00. Alice. LOO III IIIILL LILI LILLE IEP ELE SIS «ooo ooo oeoeoeoeoeoeoeoeoleoeteoeteetetet % i Decatur Bank & Trust Company Commercial Banking, Savings Department, Trust Department and Travellers’ Cheques. MeoTe nese ne Ze ae sfe nese nese roe eae renege ie eee ee Te Mo MO I TI I IIE DP sfonde rfeofeneteofenfertefeteteofeetedeofesteoteopestentet As: THE CRITERION | «Millinery | ' 208 D | New Spring Hats Featured at Moderate Prices $750 410 OF (ST ¥ses ] ree S Deact President Names Athletic Board Experienced Girls to Serve During 1928-29. The announcement of the new Ath- the president of the association for ’28- 29, Charlotte Hunter, was of especial interest. The members of the Board are as follows: President, Charlotte Hunter. Vice-President, Sarah Southerland. Secretary, Chopin Hudson. Treasurer, Blanche Miller. Hockey Manager, Mildred McCalip. Swimming Manager, Sarah Souther- land. letic Board made last week by Tennis Manager, Louise Fowler. Basket Ball Manager, Lynn Moore. Track Manager, Dorothy Hutton. Baseball Manager, Kitty Purdie. Hiking, Elizabeth Flynn. Lost and Found Manager, Zoo Wool- ford. ; Camp Manager, Carrington Owen. Orchestra and Song Leader, Sara Townsend. The Board is unusually fine because all of its members have taken definite and outstanding parts in the athletic program of the present year, either as managers of teams, participants in games, or membership on the present Board. These new officers will not begin their duties until next fall. There will be, however, an installation ceremony April 21 in connection with the final athletic rally. To this an invitation is cordially extended to all members of the college community. Fiction Facts Adela Rogers St. John’s “The Single Standard,” published by Cosmopolitan Corporation, has been unanimously read by the students of Agnes Scott. For the last three months Dr. Hewey has been flooded with requests for the precious magazine Cosmopolitan and now this interesting story has appear- ed in book form. Adela Rogers St. John is an author who knows how to appeal subtly to the feminine heart. The heroine is the usual school girl who falls in love with love. She be- lieves, however, that there should be a single standard and attempts to establisn it in her California home. Her family, of course, are appalled but she has her own way and by vir- tue of her own personality and at- tractiveness gains her foothold in so- ciety after her affair with “Packy.” However, she finds that even she up- holds the double standard in the end when her own son brings the truth back to her. Her’s is the portrayal of a character who strives to win over the age-old conventions and who loses the fight. The story is written in a popular style that pays not much at- tention to the finer points of composi- tion. It is, however, a plot that. is interesting to the school girl but of not much literary value. BAILEY BROS. SHOE 110 Atlanta Ave. DECATUR, GA. Phone: Dearborn 0172 a D> o Og I) I “BEST IN TOWN” ROSY SMITH Next to Theater Sandwiches Sodas Cigars A) OS A) OS A RAD ED gd % me ~~ » the -yagantes and “roves without a settled THE AGONISTIC From the Smith College Weekly: Pro Vagantibus By Miss Dunn The new student fashion, called “vagabonding,” which has spread so quickly from university to college in this little intercollegiate world of ours, is a sprightly sign of the times. It is one indication of the spirit of ad- venture which has been intensified among college students in this post- war era. It links us to that other great period of adventure in study twelfth century in Europe and came and learning which began with the to full flower in the Renaissance. Mediaeval and Renaissance students journeyed from country to country in their adventurous quest of knowledge. John of Salisbury “vagabonded” from Paris and the lectures of Abelard, across fifty miles to Chartres and the dissertations on grammar by William of Conches and Bernard. No English gentleman of the last half of the six- teenth century was quite educated without some period of study in the universities of the continent. Our present European student-tours in the summer, our junior year in France, and in general the international ex- change of studdents and professors are the outcome of the same sort of questing spirit, and show a growing sense of an international world of study and learning. “Vagabonding” here at Smith, while it has not so wide a scope for adven- ture, is yet another manifestation of | the same impulse, The term “vag- abonding,” perhaps coined at Harvard, in any case used there, is a happy one. The modern “vagabond” joins jocund company of the Mediaeval habitativn” inte a lecture on a sub- Leary-Ayers Pharmacy Phone Dear. 1765 Decatur, Ga. We appreciate your patronage and Dennis Lindsey Printing Company (Incorporated) Commercial Printing and Stationery PHONE DEARBORN 0976 421 Church St, DECATUR, GA. CALL BROYLES Cash and Delivery Grocery Store For quick and courteous service Dearborn 0597 R. L. MYERS, Manager Student Tours to Europe on the popular tourist class steam- ers and travel through Europe in private automobiles. Lowest Rates—Best Service Send for Booklet STUDENTS AUTOMOBILE TRAVEL CLUB 68 Broad St., N. W. Atlanta, Ga. assure you of prompt and courteous service at all times. into an hour which has no value in that earnest accumulation of hours for the B.A. This is not to say that the regular pursuit of subjects in regular courses is not the only way by which the “vagabond” can become a citizen in the commonwealth of educated people. Nor is it to imply that compulsion and discipline in the choice and study of approved subjects is not the chief thing of all. But to find an occasional lecture taking its place among the diversions of undergraduates, appear- ing as a personal choice, a source of extra-curricular enjoyment—this is in- spiriting. In the Mediaeval Universi- ties the vagrant intellectual fancy was provided for: lectures were either “ordinary” or “cursory” and_ the “cursory” lecture was not compulsory and not regarded as the full equivalent of the “ordinary” lectures. In this modern fashion of “vagabonding” the students have provided their “cursory” lectures for themselves. This from the Dartmouth expresses a thought we have had timidly for some time: Just when we had begun to think that the Great American Public was finally convinced that college life was not all beer and skittles along came Messrs. Schwab and Mandel with their remarkable opus, “Good News,” to tell the world that college is nothing if not a glorious round of necks, legs, and football games. What disheartens us even more is the fact that not only do visiting Shriners, Listerined school- marms, and ascetic, clergymen pay, quite willingly, $6.60 for the paste- boards, but are disgruntled, if not ac- tually pugnatious, when told, that Greater Vai ues ntchuc , SD EIOS | IDIRESS SHON | ARCADE BUILDING Lawrence’s Pharmacy A Real Drug Store Phones Dearborn 0762-0763 309 East College Ave., Opposite Depot, Decatur, Ga. We have just taken on the agency for Columbia New Process Records and Phono- graphs for Decatur and are pleased to an- nounce that we will carry a complete stock of Columbia Records and Portables. “You Are Always Welcome at” ANSLEY’S SHOPPE 146 Sycamore Street seats are selling eight weeks in ad- vance. Eight weeks in advance! That means that for the next eight weeks, at least, our parents, maiden aunts, future employers, and critics will dis- cover that to pass a troublesome As- tronomy exam, all the football star needs is the assistance of Miss Mary Lawlor, several renditions of “The Best Things in Life Are Free,” and a hard-boiled but soft-headed profes- sor who obligingly grades the crucial papers 76 (the passing mark is 75) without even reading it, simply be- cause the old fellow still loves his Alma Mater. (Tears and soft music). In addition they will learn that heart-stricken co-eds climb through convenient dormitory windows at 7 A. M. to visit the current boy friend; that college boys are prone to write promises of marriage to all and sun- dry while tight; that a collegiate Sat- urday night is—well, that it’s a strong man who can spurn hard likker on Saturday night; that co-eds are in- variably forty years of age, Semetic in origin, and escaped Gimbel’s Dress Goods Department only by virtue of figures still sufficiently aphrodisiac to lure lusty old gentlemen and retired brokers to front row seats. So, Fellows—we believe that is the correct collegiate expression—you see what a debt of gratitude we owe Pro- fessors Schwab and Mandel for their services in interpreting the American College Man and College Woman to the World. Almost as great a debt, indeed, as we owe to the gifted Carl Laemmle, Jr., for that heart-rending, soul-stirring, Monday-night problem play of his, “The Collegians.” What is going to happen? Ask Harriet Smith. RILEY & LACY W. M. Riley, Prop Druggists Phone Dea. 1100-1101 Decatur Bank Bldg. MARGARET WAITE BOOK SHOP 115 Peachtree Arcade BOOKS, CARDS, RENT LIBRARY See DECATUR WOMANS EXCHANGE EASTER CARDS CAKES—FLOWERS HOSE—GIFTS DeKalb Theater Bldg. Ask What is going to happen? Harriet Smith. ! ! | ! ! ) Clover Leaf Bakery 143 Sycamore St. Home Made BREAD, ROLLS, CAKES, PIES AND PASTRIES For ARTISTIC MR. RICH SAYS— Bobs and Waves Visit the Balcony—Jacob’s Main Store—5 Points Phone Walnut 7875 12 OPERATORS “The South’s Modern Hairdressers” Better BOB SHOP “Virge” Shaffner: “There’s some- thing wrong with Miss Jean this morning, Windy, she left the dining- room singing.” Windy: “Yes, Miss Virginia, it was the cook’s mistake, she made some of the oatmeal with birdseed.” Ermine Malone: “Tell me something that is good for biting finger-nails.” Pasco: “Sharp teeth, silly.” Nothing But the Truth Bet Cole in Raymond’s arms: “Oh! I’m in heaven!” Raymond: “Angel!” Therese Barksdale, trying to make a hit with a “med” student: “I suppose you'll start at the foot and work your way up?” He: “No. T’ll start at the foot and stay there. I’m a chiropodist.” Of Trumps Sarah Glenn to Johhny, who has re- cently become an aviator: “I should think you’d feel happy as a king when you’re in the air.” Johnny: “Happier. I’m an ace.” Mary Mackey: “And she and Jack are keeping their engagement a secret, aren’t they?” Jo Houston: “Well, that’s what they’re telling everybody.” Bib McKee: “I am not well, Doctor.” Doctor Sweet: “How do you live?” Bib (disconsolately): “Like any other poor dog—I work like a horse all day, I am always ravenous as a wolf, then I am as tired as a dog and sleep like a bear.” Doctor Sweet: “Then, you had bet- ter consult a vetinary surgeon.” REGENSTEIN’S “Your Own Home Store” DRESSES for Spring “DAPPER-FLAPPER” FROCKS $15—$17.50—$19.75—$25 Chiffons—Crepes—Georgettes “MOLLY-ANNE” DRESSES Very Special—$39.50 These Modes Exclusively at Regenstein’s REGENSTEIN’S 70 Whitehall St. ATLANTA, GA. ---MUSE’S —$29.50. Above—One of the printed chiffons in this exciting Muse presentation These and scores more of exclusive adaptations of expensive imported models become yours at $29.50 Exceptionally Smart Georgettes-- Chiffons-- Crepes-- $ 22° SN Wants Your Support The New Staff Che Agonistic The New Staff Wants Your Support VOL. XIII AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE, DECATUR, GA. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 1928. NO. 21 GRAND OPERA TO BE HELD HERE NEXT WEEK Many Well Known Artists Feature. With the return of Spring comes the return of its most beloved tradition to Atlanta—Opera Week. Once more the Auditorium will fill with gay, colorful crowds of eager college girls and boys and impeccably dressed men and women of fashion—the lights will be lowered and out of the sudden hush and darkness will steal the opening chords of some old master’s immortal music. Again Puccini’s plaintive mel- odies; Wagner’s crashing crescendos. And opera this year is to be more attractive than ever, Manager Giulio Gatti-Casazza states. “Norma” is to be revived after an absence of more than a generation from the Metropoli- tan stage, with Rosa Ponselle in the title role. Besides such well-known and loved artists as Ponselle, Bori, Martinelli, Talley and Gigli, there are several who will be heard here for the first time, notably Frederic Gazel, Dorothie Manski, and Grace Moore. The program is as follows: Monday evening, April 23, at 8, Giacomo Meyerbeer’s Opera, L’Afri- cana (in Italian). Don: Pedro_.---.--==- Pavel Ludikar Don Diewos—.2aase nas Paolo Ananian Ieee ee Queena Mario Vasco da Gama__—__- Beniamino Gigli Don Alvaro... Angelo Bada gi Cl a oe eae Mario Basiola Selike aoe eS Rosa Ponselle Grand Inquisitor—Grand Brahmin, Leon Rothier An Usher__-..-- Vincenzo Reschiglian An Ones —s ey Toriduntat dances by Corps de Ballet. Conductor, Vincenzo Bellezza. Tuesday evening, April 24, at 8, Gioachino Rossini’s Opera, I] Barbiere di Siviglia (in Italian). The Count of Almaviva, Armand Tokatyan Dr. ‘Bartolo_._--_ Pompilio Malatesta Rosinag———3.-=—s- Amelita Galli-Curci Wigaro— 2+ sooo Giuseppe de Luca DOW Das Os pane ee sy Ezio Pinza Florello__.----- Vincenzo Reschiglian Berta ones see Henriette Wakefield An Official._._-- Giordano Paltrinieri Conductor, Vincenzo Bellezza. Wednesday afternoon, April 25, at 2, Engelbert Humperdinck’s Opera, Haensel und Gretel (in German). PIACHRE]. . oe eee Editha Fleischer Greoteb. soe oe eas Queena Mario The Witeh.-.—.4-.-- Dorothee Manski Gertrude__-----. Henriette Wakefield The Sandman__----- Dorothea Flexer The Dewman_-_-_--~-~-- Charlotte Ryan Poter = eee Pavel Ludikar Conductor, Giuseppe Bamboschek. Followed by Ruggiero Leoncayallo’s Opera, Pagliacci (in Italian). INGOGSsoaassomcem Lucrezia Bori RTI cc es cay nie Giovanni Martinelli Ponl0cemaas san Lawrence Tibbett Beppe. se cea Alfio Tedesco NSERC eee ee George Cehanovsky Conductor, Giuseppe Bamboschek. Thursday evening, April 26, at 8, Giuseppe Verdi’s Opera, Rigoletto (in Italian). The Duke_-_------- Beniamino Gigli Rigoletto___.------ Giuseppe de Luca UY GP: Ee ee ae ey oy renter Marion Talley Sparafucile__....------ Leon Rothier Maddalena------------ Ina Bourskaya Giovanna... =. .4<--— Minnie Egener Monterone__-----~---- Paolo Ananian MarulG: cose eet en Millo Picco YS yo a ee ee Angelo Bada Ceprano__.----- Vincenzo Reschiglian The Countess_.-------- Philine Falco CM tt ee Paolina Tomisani Incidental dances by Corpe de Ballet. Conductor, Vincenzo Bellezza. Friday afternoon, April 27, at 2, Richard Wagnr’s Opera, Die Walk- uere (in German). (Continued on Page Two) Vior date? alttinieri: -|and the fourth, | Phi Beta Kappa Elections Held Officers for Next Year Are Chosen. At the annual meeting of the Beta Chapter of Georgia, held at Agnes Scott College on March 27th, the fol- lowing officers for 1928-1929 were elected: President, Miss Lucile Alexander. Vice President, Miss Mary Stuart MacDougall. Secretary, Miss Catherine Torrance. Treasurer, Miss Florence Edler. Member of the Executive Commit- tee, Mr. S. Guerry Stukes. The following were chosen alumnae members of the chapter: 1. From the class of 1907: Mrs. J. D. Spinks, Winston-Salem, N. C. (Sara Boals). 2. From the class of 1913: Miss Janie McGaughey, St. Louis, Mo.; Mrs, L. D. Bynum, Troy, Ala. (Mary Enzor); Mrs. C. W. Dieckmann, De- catur, Ga. (Emma Pope Moss). Freshmore Fair a Great Success Vaudeville and Numerous Freaks a Feature. “Popcorn, peanuts, cold drinks, eskimo pies!” “Right this way, ladies —learn all about your past, present and future!” This is only an attempt to describe the atmosphere of the gym last Saturday night the Fresh- more Fair was in full swing. Side shows full of freaks—the wild man, the fat woman, the Siamese twins, the half-man half-woman and even Spark Plug drew the crowds for a while from the dance floor where the school orchestra gave the best music of the year. Perhaps the most popular part of the fair was the cold-drink stand and the popcorn and peanut stand. Mouths full of popcorn, hands full of peanuts and eyes beaming with joy over their fortune as read by the palmist were typical of those who attended the joint fair given by the Freshman and Sophomore classes. The main feature of the evening was five acts of vaudeville, which were the big- gest success of the evening. The first act was “Nit and Wit” in the persons of Jeanette Shaw and Dit Quarles who completely captivated the audience with their rendering of popular song hits. The second act was “Workum, the Magician,7, in reality Pauline Wil- loughby, who mystified everyone with her mystical power of naming any ob- ject held up, even though she was well blindfolded. The fair was a big success and was “Funny and Bones,” Mildred McCalip and Virginia Baker, who were very clever humorists. The last act was “The Knockouts,” in a prize fight. A great deal of excite- ment was caused when little Lois Mc- Clellan, otherwise known as “Battling Mack,” completely floored her oppon- ent Katherine Leary. Th, fair was a big success and was a eredit to the two classes who spon- sored it. Student Government Association to Meet The Southern Intercollegiate Asso- ciation of Student Government will meet at Randolph-Macon April 19-21. Agnes Scott will be ably represented by Janet McDonald, acting president of Student Government; Elinore Mor- gan, president-elect of Student Gov- ernment, and Augusta Roberts, presi- dent-elect of Y. W. C. A. No definite program of the conference has yet been received. Hoase Announces New Members Green, Hunter, Morgan, Roberts and Worth Chosen. The five new members which Hoase has chosen from the Junior class were announced in chapel Saturday, April 7. Miss Gaylord preceded her an- nouncement of the names by a short speech. She stated the significance of membership in Hoase as_ two-fold, first, as a recognition of service, and second, as a challenge to further service. In her concluding thought, Miss Gaylord gave the reason for Hoase’s existence which is the belief that people working together can ac- complish more than people working separately. The following girls were honored with membership: Marion Green, Charlotte Hunter, Elinore Morgan, Augusta Roberts and Ruth Worth. Blackfriars to Present Three One-Act Plays Work of Bland, McDonald, and Hargis to Be Wit- nessed. On Saturday night, April 21, Black- friars will present three one-act plays in the gymnasium auditorium. The first of these is “Pink and Patches,” by Miss Margaret Bland. Miss Bland is an alumna of Agnes Scott and studied at the University of North Carolina, where her play-writing was given special recognition. “Pink and Patches” will be entered in the Little Theatre contest for the Belasco cup in New York next month. “Dust of the Mines,” a play of the West Virginia mines, by Janet MacDonald, will also be given Saturday night. “Hero Worship,” by Frances Hargis will be presented, too. This play recently won the $100 prize offered by the Town Theater of Savannah and when presented there was received with much interest and enthusiasm. Dr. Hayes Speaks At Y. W. Vespers Our Quaker Friends Is Sub- ject of Talk. Dr. Hayes, of the English depart- ment, spoke at the Y. W. Vesper serv- ice on last Sunday evening. His sub- ject was “The Quakers,” a subject upon which he was well qualified to speak, since he is a member of this sect. The Society of Friends, or Quakers, was founded by George Fox in the seventeenth century. Through a per- sonal .experience, he was led to be- lieve in the inner light or conscience which directs man’s actions. This in- ner light is at the same time the cen- tral point in the belief of the Quakers and that which ‘distingiushes them from other religions, since the Cathol- ics believe in an infallible church, the Protestants in an infallible Book, and the Quakers in an infallible inner light. The beliefs and form of service of the Quakers are built about this idea. It has led the Quakers to an un- compromising pacifism and opposition to capital punishment, since this de- stroys life and the inner light. The Quakers have been pioneers in social and prison relief and have done much to better the conditions in war-infected lands. A notable example of the last type of relief is the giving of milk to German children in the days im- mediately following the war. The Quaker form of worship is often called “silent worship” and here again the inner light is the dominant idea. Since religion is completely an indi- vidual matter, there is no creed or (Continued on Page Four) BARON HEYKIN SPEAKS TO AGNES Glee Club Heard in Atlanta and Decatur Sing at P.-T. A. and G. E. A. Conventions. The Agnes Scott Glee Club con- tinues to be in demand in At- lanta and Decatur. Last week the club, under Mrs. Johnson’s direc- tion, sang at two large conven- tions, which were being held in At- lanta. On Tuesday night the occasion was a state Parent-Teacher Conven- tion at the First Baptist Church. Here the chairman of the evening intro- duced the girls as “one of the South’s finest glee clubs.” On Friday night the club had an im- portant place on the program of the Georgia Educational Association, which was held at the City Audi- torium. The girls confessed that they were greatly impressed with the idea of singing on the stage which is soon to be occupied by Metropolitan prima- donnas. Book Exhibit to Open Wednesday Many Good Books and Etch- ings to be Displayed. One of the most interesting events on the campus ¢alendar for the week is the book exhibit which opens in the Athletic Board Room with a tea on Wednesday, April 18, at four o’clock. The exhibit will last through Friday, the hours being from four to six o'clock in the afternegn, and from seven to nine o’clock at night. The exhibit is being sponsored by a number of people in the faculty and student body, who are sincerely inter- ested in good books. The books on exhibition will include two groups: those lent by Miller’s Book store in Atlanta, and those belonging to various students. Among the new books are standard novels, unusually illustrated. Of espec- ial interest in this group are “Jane Eyre” and “Wuthering Heights.” The group of modern poets will be very good. Careful attention has been given to the inexpensive editions, which will include “Everyman’s Library” and the “Modern Reader’s Library.” Several rare editions have been found in libraries on the campus, among them a number of beautifully- bound volumes of Tennyson, an old book of fairy tales, and a set of Cer- vantes’ “Don Quixote,” which cele- brates its 100th birthday this year. Miss Cheatham will be in charge of the book plate exhibit. She has been able to obtain a number of interest- ing personal book plates belonging to people at Agnes Scott, and also a rather unique English collection be- longing to Mr. Longworth of Atlanta. An added feature will be the collec- tion of etchings shown by Mary Shep- herd. All members of the faculty and stu- dent body are urged to come to the exhibit at any of the hours when it is open. Its sponsors are hoping for a marked increase in interest in books on the campus, and a more genuine appreciation of literature, old and new. Alumnae Hostess to High School Girls On Tuesday afternoon the Atlanta Alumnae Club was hostess to the Sophomores of Girls High, North Ave- nue, Washington Seminary and Fulton High. The purpose of the meeting was to interest the girls in Agnes Scott. After a meeting in the Alumnae House the girls visited the gym, the dining halls, and some of the girls’ rooms. a PS SCOTT STUDENTS Subject of Talk Is “Russia’s Riddle.” Through the combined efforts of the International Relations Clubs of Agnes Seott and Emory Univrsity, Baron Heyking was secured as a speaker on the subject of Russia’s Riddle. The address was made Monday night in the chapel. The great question is: how is it that Russia, occupying one sixth of the globe from Arctic region to the torid zone with a wonderful system of waterways, with rich lands and mineral resources, should be so des- olate? T aehnswer is Bolshevism and the solution for the problem is the education of the masses and dem- ocratic government. At present the peasants are woefully ignorant and 700,000 self-appointed tyrants rule 140,000,000 people and have for ten years. Baron Heyking said that the war made Bolshevism possible. The Jews have been blamed for causing the rev- olution but he denies the truth of this statement for they were in a minority and though they did supply leaders they were not the root cause. The causes that brought about Bol- shevism and made it possible for it to get a hold in Russia can be traced to sources far back. In a brief summary of Russia’s history beginning with the coming of the Rus in the ninth century Baron Heyking pointed out the natural love of liberty in the Russians and the ever-increasing autocracy and oppres- sion of the masses. Autocracy came in through the Tartars and was, he said, an imported and not a home- grown institution. Thawugh it the as- semblies and councils were abolished and there was a union formed between the church and state which was dis- astrous to religion and the Greek church. Although Peter, the Great, opened up state offices to anyone the peasants were too backward to be able to take advantage of this opportunity. The land system of community ownership caused a general backwardness and an inertia. Even as late as 1861 when serfdom was abolished this practice remained. When it was finally rectified in 1906 the peasants could not grasp the meaning of per- sonal property ownership. Social- ly Russia was divided into two classes. The first, or highly educated, consisted of the nobility, the clergy, the military orders, and a few professional men. The second class was the peasants. They formed ninety per cent of the population. Each class lived in a differ- ent world. The educated class was European, the peasant class Asiatic. Reforms were for the educated only, There was no middle class, which is the basis of economic stability. Baron Heyking continued to point out that Bolshevism was a latent or- ganic disease which had found an op- portunity for expression in the up- heaval caused by the war. The edu- cated classes have been extirpated. Three million have been murdered, and many millions have been starved through the Bolshevick system of feeding only the peasants. The rest have been exiled. At persent Bolshevism is not popu- lar, but it maintains its hold by tell- ing the peasants that any other gov- ernment will rob them of their per- sonal ownership of land. Although they dislike the present system they are willing to pay any price to keep their land. Their fears are unneces- sary, said Baron Heyking because the old order will never return. The Russian mind, he pointed out, has been conspicuous in the arts, in literature and in science but it lacks unity and self-control. In the last period the great writers made many adverse criticisms of the state with- out any constructive plans. This gave Bolshevism a great start. Democracy does not exist for Rus- (Continued on Page 3.) THE AGONISTIC Che Agonistic Entered as Second Class Matter. Agnes Scott College. Published weekly. Owned and published by the Students of Subscription Price, $1.25 per year in advance. Single Copies, 5 cents. STAFF OF AGONISTIC eS = PN er. Se Carolyn Essig Elizabeth Merritt Editor-in-Chief Assistant Editor Alumnae Editor Athletic Editor Exchange Editor Joke Editor Society Editor Chopin Hudson ee ee er i. Alice Jernigan Louise Sherfesee Irene Lowrance Birsiness: Manager... ee a, Assistant Business Manager Circulation Manager REPORTERS FOR THIS ISSUE Carolyn Nash, °30 J. McLellan, ’28 Betty Gash, ’29 Margaret McCoy, °29 Dorothy Keith, ’31 M. Anderson, ‘28 Martha Stackhouse, ’30 Jean Alexander, ’30 Mary McCallie, ’30 Elizabeth Woolfolk, ’31 Laura Brown, ‘31 Shirley McPhaul, °31 Irene Lowrance, ’28 Olive Spencer, ’29 Virginia Earle, ’30 Mary An Phelps, '30 Belle Ward Stowe, ’30 Rachel Paxon, ’29 Harriet Todd, °30 Vera Kamper, ’28 Polly Irwin, 730 Martha Tower, 31 EDITORIAL STRONG IN EVERY PART About this time every year we find ourselves at the part- ing of the ways. The Seniors, those who have been at the head of the organizations, are soon to leave, and others must fill their 11:30 A. M places. With this issue of the Agonistic, we, the new staff, take over the work of those who have carried the responsibilities throughout the year. Just. now there is a looking backward over the year that is past and at the same time a looking forward to the year that is| siegmund Vagabonding Students are cordially invited to at- tend the following lectures of inter- est and value for the week: THURSDAY, April 19 9:00 A. M.—Beaumarchais: homme d’affaires et de lettres— Miss Alexander. 8 Gym. Philosophy of John Dewey—Miss Dexter. 10 H. E. 11:30 A. M.—Slogans and their use— Miss Eagleson. 3 Main. 1:10 P. M.—Milton—Dr. Hayes. 24H. E. FRIDAY, April 20 9:00 A. M.—Religion of Japan—Mrs. Sydenstricker, 13 Main. La Question de I’ En- seignement de la France Contemporaine — Miss, Alexander. 8 Gym. 11:30 A.M.—De Vigny: Elon—Miss Alexander. 8 Gym. SATURDAY, April 21 9:00 A, M.—Philosophy of Nietzsche Miss Dexter. 10 H..E. Beaumarchais, dram a- turge. Le Barbier de Seville—Miss Alexander. 8 Gym. MONDAY, April 23 2:10 P. M.—Inheritance of Insanity— Miss Eagleson. 10 H. E. TUESDAY, April 24 9:00 A. M.—Beaumarchais: Le Mar- iage de Figaro—Miss Alexander. 8 Gym. 11:30 A. M.—Advertising Copy—Miss Eagleson. 3 Main. 1:10 P. M.—Milton—Dr. Hayes. 2H. E. WEDNESDAY, April 25 9:00 A.M.—La Question de l En- seignement (continued) Miss Alexander. 8 Gym. Inheritance of Insanity— Miss Eagleson. 10 H. E. —De Vigny: Poesie intel- lectuelles— Miss Alex- ander. 8 Gym. GRAND OPERA TO BE HELD NEXT WEEK (Continued from Page One) Rudolf Laubenthal before us. In looking back we realize that great strides have been Hunding-~~-~-----..-- Pavel Ludikar AV Ota eee ae Clarence Whitehill made and we marvel that so much has been gained in a single] Sieglinde_._-_____- .-Florence Easton : | Sel Ke Bruennhilde_.-_---~--- Julia Claussen year. But when we look forward we hope for the realization of ida: 0) oe Fa a many plans, and the materialization of many ideas. Helmwige----~-.--- Dorothee Manski Gerhilde. coo een! Charlotte Ryan We know that nothing in life can stand still, nothing can re-| Ortlinde main as itis. We must always progress or decline. Naturally we Grimgerde want progress and improvement, and yet, in order to attain these, | Waltraute in order that our plans be carried out, and we might have a bigger | Schwertleite and better paper, we must have the co-operation of every student at Agnes Scott. Lit ita as ea a Louise Lerch Ina Bourskaya ee Ellen Dalossy Henriette Wakefield Elda Vettori Rossweisse Siegrune Conductor, Giuseppe Bamboschek. Friday evening, April 27, at 8, When Thor and his companions arrived at Utgard, he said: | Vincenzo Bellini’s Opera, Norma (in “Nobody is permitted to remain unless he understand some art| /talian). and excel in it all other men.” Every man must do his share; everyone must bear the responsibility and shoulder the burden of the whole community. Just so with us on this campus. Every- one excels in some art and must use her talent for the common good in order to bring success and contentment to the group. A leader is needed, of course, but the leader cannot do all of the work, cannot bear the entire burden, and only in so far as the leader has the co-operation and support of every individual can there be progress. In everything in life we find at least one part of a whole, that is weaker than the rest, at least one member of a body who does not uphold his share of the burden. Realizing this the Deacon in Oliver Wendell Holmes’ poem made “a wonderful one-hoss shay, That was built in such a wonderful way It ran for a hundred years to a day.” The secret of this wonderful shay lay in the fact that every part was just as strong as the rest. The hub, the tire and even down to the smallest joint was equally as strong as the most im- portant part. This shay lasted for a hundred years and at the end of that time collapsed in a mound of ashes. Let’s make our paper as the “wonderful one-hoss shay,” We can attain this ideal when and only when every girl realizes that she has a share in the publication of the Agonistic and without her support it would surely not succeed. We want to make next year’s paper the best it has ever been, and we are looking to you to help us do it. strong and sound in every part. PROMONessccteo Sse Frederick Jagel Oxrbves0. o 5 sews aan Ezio Pinza Notnns.= Rosa Ponselle Adalgisencun=-- 2 Marion Telva Glopildé..... = =- ee Editha Fleischer A Sergeant Vincenzo Reschiglian A Custom Agent_Giordano Paltrinieri Conductor, Vincenzo Bellezza. ‘again this year, too; they were so she has a new secret sorrow in At- Well, Giddy, darling, Here we are back again—with a few delays and some slight changes, most- ly of heart. Honestly, I have never seen so many people in love or with pins. Georgia Watson has a beautiful K. A. one that I can’t find anything about; and Catherine Allen! My dear, you should see that girl. She looks like a Confederate war veteran, a hero, I mean, with decorations. Why Giddy, besides those she had already, she went home with Elise Roberts and had one in fifteen minutes. The Beta one came at the end of an hour. Honey, that’s technique for you—the thing it takes to get Easter corsages. Unless, of course, you have friends who will post your name under “flowers.” That answers the same purpose. Oh, do you remember, Giddy, about Jane Eaves getting pink roses last year from five different boys. She got them lanta. It’s Ray Teal, the orchestra leader, and they say, Giddy, she went to the Howard four times in one week and sat on the front row. She’s far- sighted, too. It seems mighty natural to be spending half your time on that old Decatur street car again,, going to the Howard. And it’s even more natural to be here studying. Really, Giddy, they make such com- pany of me when I go home for holi- days that I feel much more at home here than there. Sally said last night she felt about going home from school the way she used to feel about going summertime. It’s not long til summer now, Giddy; do you realize we have only four more weeks of classes? Pasco is so afraid her hair won’t be I’d be a little bit nervous about that too, I’m nrvous just now about my schedule ofr next year. I expect I'd better go both Hr. Stukes. gorgeous. But nobody glowed as Adieu, my love, radiantly as did Bet Cole with Ray- mond’s orchids. I adore seeing people look in love, don’t you? They’re so cute together too. She made time in Charlotte, and so did Zou. Her Claude was down here iast week; but I can- not betray my friend’s confidence. Belle Warde says she really didn’t mind leaving Charlotte this time, for | WITH OUR CLUBS | Aggie. P. S—I most forgot to tell you about Therese. A boy from Georgia saw her at a dance and wired Frances Glenn to find out the name of a red- headed Junior from Jackson, Miss., who was at the A. L. T. dance and to let him know c¢. o. d., p. d. q. B. O. Z., at a call meeting last Wed- nesday evening, judged tryouts and elected to membership Margaret Arm- strong, Eugenia MacDonald, Helen Ridley. There were fewer tryouts submitted than usual, but the quality of this set as a whole was distinctly above the average. Margaret Armstrong and Helen Rid- ley submitted stories which appeared in the March issue of Aurora, “Triumph” and “Take the Devil’s Ad- vice,” respectively. “Consider the Lilies,” by Eugenia MacDonald, is the story of a young minister’s wife who could not share her husband’s perfect faith, but through her intense love for him, comes on an Easter morning to understand that faith. some charming incidents connected The Math Club held its vegular | with the “Punch and Judy” show. Mlle. meeting Tuesday evening. There was | Nissiat has promised to visit Agnes a very interesting program including | Scott next year, and talk to the a talk on Japanese development in| French club again. science and mathematics by Jack Me- Lellan. Alice Hunter read many puzzles and problems that were solved by the members of the club. After this sandwiches and punch were served and a social hour was enjoyed by all. , Miss Lucile Alexander entertained the French Club at tea Friday after- noon at 5 o’clock in the Alumnae House. The guest of honor on this oc- casion was Mlle. Nissiat sister of Mrs. George Hayes, who is visiting in At- lanta now. After tea, Mlle. Nissiat, gave an exceptionally interesting talk on sev- eral customs in Lyons, particularly ” AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE DECATUR, GEORGIA x Spacious and beautiful grounds elegant buildings with modern conveniences, full and able faculty. Courses leading to A. B. degree. music and art. Best advantages in LA For Catalog, Address J. R. McCain, President 2) 9 LO | a 6%, A purchase from your Jeweler is an investment IN PERMANENT VALUES Approved Accounts Solicited NAT KAISER & CO., Ine. 3 Peachtree St. *, WA. 1910 Est. 1893 | | ee, i | ! ! oe LLL | || | 3 em « me > THE AGONTSTIC SPORTS FEATURE WEEK AT A. S. C.. Seniors-Frosh Tie; Juniors Defeat Sophs The 1928 baseball season closed Fri- day afternoon with the Junior-Soph- omore and Senior-Freshman games. The feature of the hard-fought Sen- ior-Freshman game was, as usual, MecCalip, who struck out four players and hit the only 3-bagger of the game. The Freshman team held down the invineible Seniors to a seore of 5-5. In the Junior-Sophomore game the Sophomores led out with one run, but the Juniors soon jumped into the lead with there runs in the first inning. In the second inning the Sophs tightened up considerably, but the game ended 7-6 for the Juniors. Townsend and Arwood starred in the last game. ‘Seniors and Frosh Tie For Championship Baseball Tournament outcome games since holidays: Fresh, 12; Juniors, 4. Seniors, 12; Sophs, 8 Fresh, 15; Sophs, 0 Seniors, 8; Juniors, 4. Fresh, 7; Seniors, 7. Juniors, 7; Sophs, 6 AURORA CONTEST CLOSES The Aurora college story contest ended April 13 and the stories have heen taken to the judges. Announce- ments of winning stories will be made 25. “Estab 70 Whitehall St. 1842 REGENSTEIN’S 1928 “Your Own Home Store” OUR 56TH Anniversary Sale is now going on REAL SAVINGS Hats, Coats, Dresses Hosiery, Bags, Jewelry Modes for the College Girl REGENSTEIN’S lished” ATLANTA, GA. J. M. High Co. a EE LS TT TE | Just back from Spring Holidays and with an unspent check? Come down and buy the suit, frock, or ensemble you will so completely enjoy now and throughout the season! in chapel Wednesday morning, April, BASEBALL “ASK of | 1. as a ME ANOTHER” What is a “foul tip”? Is the bat- ter out when she makes a foul tip? What is a “balk”? A fly is hit by the batter. A fielder is attempting to catch the ball, fumbles it, but before it reaches the ground it is caught and held by another fielder. Is the batter out? Is a runner who has touched the base ahead of her allowed to return to her original base, if she can get back without being tagged? Runners on second and third. Run- ner on second fails to see runner on 3rd and advances so that there are two runners on base. Which has legal right to base? Runner on first. Batter hits the ball, which is fielded by pitcher and thrown to first base, getting there ahead of runner. The first baseman then throws the ball im- mediately to second and it gets there ahead of runner going to second. Are both runners out on a double play? 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BARON HEYKIN SPEAKS TO A. 8. STUDENTS (Continued From Page 1) sia in Bolshevism. There are no elec- tions and no popular assembly. The Soviets and the Bolsheviks are the same. These 50,000 self-appointed tyrants govern 150,000,000 of the laborers. Their system of trade con- trol is a revival of the sixteenth cen- tury system. The economic situation is deplorable. With its wonderful grain supply, chiefly wheat, there is no longer any exportation. It is in- creasingly difficult to feed the towns. Capitalism exists in an exaggerated form with no way of controlling it. There are those who think that Bolshvism is evolutionizing. Baron Heyking showed that as soon as dem- ocracy came in Bolshevism would col- lapse. Their propaganda has failed utterly abroad resulting in strained or broken diplomatic relations. Rus- sia was once the barrier that saved European civilization from the Tar- tars. It is now again being sacrificed for the bankrupting of Bolshevik colored uniforms—some some The contestants were divided into four groups and all the battles were be- tween these. First came a_ posture contest in which there were repre- sentatives from each squad. This was followed by exciting and hotly fought basketball games and tennis matches. Later came the swimming meet where were races, strokes for form and div- ing. Last on the program of events was a dancing contest. Toe-dancing, aesthetic and folk, which was graceful and beautiful. At six o’clock there was a banquet for the visitors in the gym. “Mary Perk” presided, and all the Athletic Board and visitors were guests. There were songs and talks throughout the dinner, and afterwards Mary pre- sented the cup to Woodbury High ideas. The present system cannot last School. forever, the Baron concluded, and he hopes that through American capital and commerce that Russia will some day be restored. Later in the evening there was an exhibition swimming meet by the “Aggie” ee evan se for the visitors. You ean find “Elegy,” the lovely new book of poetry by Roy Roberts at Miss Cooper’s. After Easter Sale The Hat Box 311 Church St. DECATUR WOMAN’S EXCHANGE AeoSe oe rLede ne le oe ve be ade elena ode re sean ole ae ese vee ae oe oe see oe ae oe ale ae feo oe ae ae ae ae ene ale ee se ae ole oe ede % Ka 4 % % % * Decatur Bank & Trust Company : % 4 : : (= Commercial Banking, Savings Department, Trust 4 1% Fe Department and Travellers’ Cheques, : : = [SOeSOPRESE ESSERE SESSRONSL DSRS ORTTEEU SET ES ELSE ESENETS *,! In The Merry Month of May-~- The seniors have been thinking about graduation for four years—so surely it’s not too soon to think about the wardrobe for that all important occasion! One must have a filmy frock for teas, with a picture hat to complement the costume. There are less formal occasions that demand a crisp little sports frock, or its Then there is the crowning glory—the new evening frock for the substitute, the pastel skirt and sweater. Junior-Senior Banquet! All these and more await your selection at Allen’s. For, with all the vicissitudes and the changing styles of the years, it remains the fashion to purchase one’s most important frocks at Allen’s JP Aifen 6 C0. “The Store all Women Know” a SD OS) EO EO TO ND OC Te) * THE AGONISTIC Spring holidays—are over! And everyone has at last settled back down to work, except maybe the Sophomores who are frantically trying to decide on their majors and minors and per- haps a few other things (how *bout Friday the 13th?). But, though we all are working hard or at least seem to be, there’s something different about the campus. Maybe it’s in these gentle breezes of spring that are flit- ting around, or maybe it’s in the nice warm sunshine, that’s making us all unlock our trunks and get out our bright summer dresses. Anyway—the “somethings” there—and is bringing with it more society. Elizabeth Tyson and Aileen Moore entertained Tuesday with a luncheon at the Junior League Tea Room in honor of Miss Barbara Metz, of Sweet- briar, who is spending the Easter holi- days at her home in Decatur. Harriet Alexander’s mother was here visiting her. Therese Barksdale attended the A. L. T. dance at the Biltmore last Satur- day night and the A. K. K. dinner- dance at Druid Hills Thursday night. Elizabeth Tyson went home to Ben- netsville, S. C., to be in a wedding. Mary Stokley and Eleanor Castles entertained the Tennessee Club Tues- day night. Evelyn Sprinkle and Jo North spent last week-end with the Sprinkle twins. Jean Lamont, Pat Murphy and Katherine Allen sponsored the all- southern relays at Tech Saturday afternoon. Miss Gaylord gave a party Wednes- day night for the girls who went to Europe with her last year, and the ones who intend to cross the Atlantic with her this summer. Mackie Hough went to Clemson last week-end. Jo Houston went to Charlotte to be in a wedding. CALL BROYLES Cash and Delivery Grocery Store For quick and courteous service Dearborn 0597 R. L. MYERS, Manager el ed eed ee eel ee eel C. G. Coster, Pres. & Gen. Mgr. S. B. Adamson, Secy. & Treas. Adamson-Coster Co., Inc. Cleaners and Dyers Decatur Branch 104 South Candler, De. 3087 20% off—cash and carry. etl seat cies ei peeas beng ecole | sera | em *, Now that warm weather is here how about those delicious sodas at our fountain. SERVICE WITH A SMILE Leary-Ayers Pharmacy Decatur, Ga. Phone Dear. 1765 Sa ae ee The League of Women Voters will attend Agnes Scott members of the a benefit bridge at the Decatur Woman’s Club Wednesday the 18th. Skid Morgan went home for the week-end. Eloise Gaines, Jo Walker, and Alice Glenn went to the A. K. K. A. din- ner-dance. Elizabeth Deever visited Virginia Shaffner last week. Evalyn Powell, ’27, of Little Rock, Ark., visited at Agnes Scott last week-end. Miss Ruth Hargrave from Thomas- ville visited Ann McCollum last week. Emily Cope went home to attend two weddings in Savannah. Polly Irvine, Carolyn Payne, Alice Glenn, Julia Mullis, Jo Walker, and Vera Kamper, attended the K. A. dance Friday night. Frances Glenn, Ruth Evans Masen- gill, Dorothy Fooshe, and Carolyn Jones attended the Delta Sigma Delta dance at the East Lake Country Club Tuesday. Betsy Bennet, Lib Branch, Dorothy Coleman, Virginia Stoks, Boots Head, Anne Erlich, Chugga Sydnor, Mary Shepard, Marion Martin, Elise Jones, | and Evelyn Ollif spent the week-end | in Atlanta. Julia Thompson, Weesa Chandler, and Chopin Hudson spent the week-end in Athens with St -ACDEDI BE ORG DUES Bieter anes sister, Maude. a ee | HEWEY’S | ot ac FOR DRUG SUNDRIES, TOILET ARTICLES, NUNNALLY’S CANDIES and the DAILY DOPE GO TO— HEWEY’S Phone Dea. 0640-9110 315 E. College Ave. “LITTLE DEC” a) % DeKalb Theatre Wednesday, April 18 Jack Holt —i— “THE WANING” Thursday-Friday, April 19-20 D. W. Griffith’s Super Special “AMERICA” Saturday, April 21 Lionel Barrymore es “13TH HOUR” Monday, April 23 Douglas Fairbanks “THREE MUSKETEERS” Tuesday, April 24 Billie Dove —ih— “THE STOLEN BRIDE” Wednesday, April 25 Lois Wilson “CONEY ISLAND” Charlotte Hunter Attends A.C.A.C.W. Conference to Be Held at Mt. Holyoke Charlotte Hunter left Wednesday, April 11, to attend the regional meet- ing of the A. C. A. C. W., which is being held at Mount Holyoke College. Charlotte will return on the 18th and will give her report on the conference in chapel during the next week. MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR DR. GAINES HELD The chapel service on Saturday morning, April 14, was devoted to the memory of Dr. F. H. Gaines, the former president of Agnes Scott Col- lege. The simple service began with the singing of Dr. Gaines’ favorite hymn; for scripture reading Dr. Mc- Cain chose one of Dr. Gaines’ favor- ite passages, the 90th Psalm, and after the morning prayer he read the memorial to Dr. Gaines, which had been written by Dr. Armistead, in be- half of the Faculty, praising the faith and strength of the man who did so much to give Agnes Scott the big standards and the beautiful spirit we all love. See— The new cards, pictures and novelty gifts for Mother’s Day At Mrs. Cooper’s DECATUR WOMAN’S EXCHANGE CAMPUS CALENDAR at dinner in the Alumnae House. Dr. McCain, Miss Polly Stone, and Miss April 18—A. A. U. W. meets in the} Nell Buchanan were also present. Alumnae House at 3:30 P. M. April 18-20—Book exhibit in Athletic Board Room. Hours 4-6 and 7-9 P. M. April 19—Tryouts for Pi Alpha Phi. April 20—Final athletic rally: Reports in chapel on year’s work. Those alumnae at the dinner were: Mrs. Good, Mrs. Simpson, Miss Stubbs, Miss Radford, Miss Davis, Miss Strick- land, Miss Maynard, Miss Oliver, Miss Mary Barker, Miss Meta Barker, Miss Rusha Wesley, Miss Emma Wesley, Miss Cannon, Miss Hendricks, Miss Dobbs, Miss Marsh, and Miss David- Singles tennis championship | 5°"- played at 2:10. Track meet, 4:00 P. M. Installation ceremony and varsity announcements, 7:00 P. M. 21—Three Blackfriar 8:30, gym. April 23-28—Grand Opera in Atlanta. April plays— ALUMNAE ENTER- TAINED AT DINNER The meeting of the Georgia Educa- tional Association brought some of the alumnae of Agnes Scott back to the campus for a brief visit. On Fri- day, April 13th, they were entertained Dear Lillian: DR. HAYES SPEAKS AT Y. W. VESPERS (Continued From Page 1) dogma. There are no ordained min- isters and no set forms of worship. When the time-for the meeting comes, each individual is in an attitude of worship and prayer—communion with God. If he feels himself thus directed, any individual talks on whatever sub- ject he feels that he is directed by the spirit. Sometimes there is true silent worship, but in worship and in business transactions, everything is subject to the guidance of the inner light. April 13, 1928. Here I am writing you again. Met Edna the other day at the New York Dress Shop (next to Cham- berlins) . She had on the “darlingest’” printed georgette dress and she only paid $10.00 for it! She also purchased a pair of full-fashioned silk- to-top chiffon hose for a dollar. gains they do have! My! what bar- Let’s go in to see them some day this week. Write The hearing so much about? A motor coat? per’s! peel! LLL LEE GS SG EE EE EE EG EEE EL ee eo " iM oe Brantome Sportcoat Comes to Town! What is this brantome coat we are A raincoat? A sports coat? The answer is yes to all questions—amaz- ing as it may seem! The meaning is: that a raincoat may be used for sports . amotor coatforrain .. . equally charming in either role. Featured in Vogue and Har- Of Dupont-Fairfield Products Designed by Bran- tome! Of Gabardine, Tweed, Lizard, Alligator, Moire! LL FFF | A SL being Smart coats that the Collegienne will ‘rush’ like a rainy day shelter! gray skies are not their only refuge . the sunshine calls them to every occasion of a sporting world! proof, waterproof, will not crack or But Wind- The sports Shop —Rich’s Third Floor. EAIRF tein cABRIC M.RICH & BROS.CO. BROAD~ALABAMA & FORSYTH STS~"PHONE WALNUT 4656 - ALICE. PANTOMI EE EE A A A ATT | ET A OOO OA) Cea Oe = Che Agonistic = ATTEND CHAPEL VOL. XIII AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE, DECATUR, GA. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 1928. NO. 29 May Day to Be Brilliant Event ‘Book Exhibit Arouses Interest Preparations for Program|MacMillan and Miller’s Are Nearing Conclusion. Work on May Day is going rapidly along to its brilliant conclusion on the afternoon of May 5. Practices have been held steadily for over three weeks and those connected in any way with the event predict that it will be a completely satisfying performance. The pangs of dress rehearsal will take place Wednesday afternoon, May 2, when the cast works indefinitely from “three-ten on!” Those who have never been in May Day cannot fully ap- preciate the joys of working for it, for in spite of the laborious hours at- tached to the occasion, one taking part gains considerable pleasure from the beginning of the queen’s entrance to the last notes of the finale. This year the committee has done intensive work on costumes and it is to be hoped that the results will prove The May Day grounds are undergoing improvement and with the aid of nature the usual lovely set- ting will enhance the presentation. The maids of the court, preparing for the event by making numerous plans as to how they can present themselves in the most beauti- ful fashion. This group which will compose the queen’s retinue includes: Frances Craighead, Alice Garretson, Helen Hendricks, Charlotte Hunter, Katherine Hunter, Helen 1, Johnston, Edith McGranahan, Pat Murphey, Shannon Preston, Elizabeth Smith, Betty Reid, Josephine Walker. successful. too, are Aurora Prize to Carolyn Essig “Mirrors” Features Several Phases of College Life. The Aurora College Story Contest elosed officially at midnight Friday, April 13. Announcement was made this morning of the winners. First place and the prize of $5.00 in gold was given to Carolyn Essig, the author of “Mirrors,” a story featuring the debate with the English team and an attractive but self-centered girl. Prudence Roget, “daughter of the best lawyer in a small town,” and Cristina Merts, “only daughter of a small man in a large city,” room-mates, offer excellent contrast. The story is well written, with good psychological study, and a splendid feeling for de- tails. Edith MacGranahan won second place with a delightful comedy, en- titled “College Humor,” of an aristo- cratic young snob who quite unex- pectedly met her match. The novel ending, well-sustained suspense, and good characterization mark this a story of merit. This, with the prize- winning story, will feature in the May issue of the AURORA. “Lettres de Mon Boudoir,” by Anne McCollum, which appeared in the No- vember AURORA, took third place in the contest. It is a story of an un- usual case of mistaken identity and a subsequent romance, charmingly written in the form of a series of let- ters in the author’s own inimitable style. It will bear reading again, so drag out your old AURORAS and re- new acquaintances while you are waiting for the May number. The judges of the contest were Dr. Thomas H. English, head of the De- partment of English at Emory Uni- versity; Miss Margaret Bland, Asst. Professor of French at Agnes Scott, and author of “Pink and Patches,” the play to be presented by Blackfriars in Furnish Many Col- lections, One of the most interesting events of the campus year was the book ex- hibit sponsored by the English depart- ment last week. The exhibit was open Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. The Athletic Board room was ar- ranged with tables of rare, beautiful, and varied, collections of books. One table consisted of some of the best modern novels among which were: “The Bridge of San Luis Rey.” “Red Rust.” “Death Comes for the Archbishop.” “Winter’s Moon.” “A President Was Born.” Another table had some charming volumes of modern poetry. Among the rarer books were some first editions of Tennyson lent by Per- nette Adams; a very old edition of the “Divine Comedy” belonging to Miss Bland; and many of Miss Edler’s collection. Miss Edler, who has the finest library on the cam- pus, lent the exhibit some wonderful Mary Reviere’s “New Testament” of Luther, printed in the early eighteenth century, and Elise Robert’s illustrated Shakespeare, a very large and remarkably illustrated volume, created much interest. Among others lending interesting books were in the original, old prints. Mary Shepherd....Christing, Cheyney, and Myra Jervy. A special feature was made of in- expensive editions of good books, among which were Everyman’s, the Modern Reader’s Library, McMillan’s Classics, and Burt’s Classics. Causing quite as much interest as the exhibit of books was the exhibit of book plates. presented by Longworth’s Book Store, Miss Jemison, librarian of Emory, and others. One collection designed by Miss Bland’s sister contained some particularly artistic plates, one of the loveliest of which belonged to Miss Bland herself. Leone Bowers Hamil- ton is making a specialty of book plate designs at present and had a number of charming plates in the ex- hibit. The English department is very grateful to Miller’s Book Store, Macmillan’s Book Company and the girls who made the exhibit possible; and, in turn, the campus is grateful to the English department for the de- lightful half-hours it afforded us. The collections were next month, and Miss Polly Stone, Secretary of the Agnes Scott Alumnae Association, and writer of delightful short stories. There were nine entries, all of which did credit to Agnes Scott’s literary reputation. They were ex- tremely varied in type, style, and sub- ject matter. Since, for financial rea- sons, we are unable to print them all, we have selected five which we con- sidered the most entertaining for pub- lication in the Collegiate Number of the AURORA, the final issue, which will appear about the second week in May. The stories chosen for this number are “Mirrors,” by Carolyn Essig; “College Humor,” by Edith MacGran- ahan; “Nice and Plump,” by Virginia Norris; “Amy Alias Aimee,” by Anne McCollum, and “Among Us Girls,” by Emily Kingsbery—for the Editor, even though ineligible for the contest, caught.the fever and had to write a college story of her own! With the ‘las of the able Art Department, the last issue of the AURORA is due to be la fitting climax to a most successful the Belasco Cup Contest in New York | year. New Purpose for Y. W. Suggested Statement Made More Per- sonal and Inspiring. For several years now there has been a growing dissatisfaction with the Y. W. C. A. student statement of purpose which says in summary: 1. To lead students to faith in God through Jesus Christ. 2. To lead them to membership and service in the Christian church. 3. To promote growth in Christian faith and character, especially through the study of the Bible. 4. To influence them to devote them- selves in united efforts with all Christians, to making the will of Christ effective in human society and to extending the kingdom of God throughout the world, For the past two years a commis- sion has been working on a new statement of purpose which they hope will be full of meaning for the stu- dent members of the Y. W. C. A. Various objections have been brought up from time to time ugainst the present statement. Many teel that it is not personal enough, that it does not suggest personal growth, that there is too much of an idea of “lead- ing” in it, and that it does not sug- gest an enriching fellowship. In short, they say, the present statement is a eredal statement and note a state- ment of purpose. The statement of purpose proposed by the commission is as follows: The Young Women’s Christian As- sociation -of«—__-.-=- ,» a member of the Young Women’s Christian As- sociations of the United States of America, and a participant in the World’s Student Christian Federation, declares its purpose to be: We, the members of the Young Women’s Christian Association of ee oes , unite in the desire to real- ize full and creative life through a growing knowledge of God. We de- termine to have a part in making this life possible for all people. In this task we seek to understand Jesus and follow Him. This was unanimously accepted by the National Board of the Y. W. C. A. meeting in New York in the Fall, and the privilege of finally accepting or rejecting this statement was referred ing in Sacramento, April 14-20, of this year. The reason for wanting this new statement was given by some of the students as being the fact that it pro- vides for those things which the pres- ent statement fails to provide. They felt that through this greater empha- sis would be put on the development of the personality of the individual and on the value of the Christian fel- lowship of the association. At the time of writing this article, this new statement of purpose has been either accepted or rejected by the Student Assembly at Sacramento. We shall know definitely the outcome of the proposal later. Seniors Honored At Two Teas Social functions honoring the grad- uating class began last week with two teas, one following the business meet- ing of the A. A. U. W., to which the Seniors were invited on Wednes- day. Friday afternoon the Alumnae Association entertained at the home of the president, Mrs. J. Sam Guy, on North Decatur Road. Bridal wreath and purple flags in large baskets dec- orated the lovely home and carried out the colors of Agnes Scott. At the side of each attractive plate was an old fashioned corsage of pansies, purple and white violets. The guests were received by Mrs. Guy, Miss Nannette Hopkins, Mary Bell McConkey, Senior class president; Mrs. Milton Scott, Mrs. J. F. D. Durrett, Miss Polly Stone and Miss Mary Knight. to the students at their biennial meet-| her daughter, who was trying to es- Blackfriar Plays Were Great Success Portrayal of Characters Feature Program. Blackfriars, the dramatic club at Agnes Scctt, presented three one-act plays on last Saturday night to an enthusiastic and appreciative audi- The first of these was “Hero Worship,” Frances Hargis’ prize play. The scene was laid in a small Georgia town and the interest came from the blind devotion to the old man and his pride which withstood everything. The cast follows: Mrs. Robbie Robbins_Margaret Gerig AMO ODM IS sae a Jo Smith Col. Robbie Robbins____Marian Green Mrs. Sally Robbins Mitchell, Sarah White The old colonel was a figure both appealing and proud, and she played a role difficult and amusing, which brought many a laugh from her audi- ence. Jo Smith was excellent as a small boy in overalls and a straw hat. ; “Dust of the Mines’—the story of a West Virginia mining town—by Janet MacDonald followed. Elizabeth Allbright was splendid as Erma Mac- of this character was realistic and touching. Lois McClelland, as the small town flapper, was very clever and original. Mrs. MacRoberts______ Polly Vaughan Erma MacRoberts_Elizabetn Allbright Belle MacRoberts_-__Lois McClelland Mrs. Hoffa___-_- Mary Louise Thames Jim Boyd___----------.Marian Green “Pink and Patches,” by Miss Mar- garet Bland, was the last of the plays. This story of the North Carolina mountains was of grim realism of the cruelties of life. The mountain dia- lect brought the audience into the spirit of the play and everyone wait- ed tensely for the dramatic climax. Louisa Duls as the mother portrayed the mountain woman whose spirit is broken. In contrast to her was Texie, ence. Roberts and her portrayal cape—and live. The splendid charac- terization gave vividness and life to the play. Texie Hollifield___Elizabeth McCallie Rexie Hollifield___-__ Frances Freeborn “Ma” Hollifield____-_--_-_ Louisa Duls Mrs. Allen, the summer lady, Sara Carter Both “Pink and Patches” and “Hero Worship” are to be taken to New York next month to be entered as con- testants for the Belasco cup. The best of luck to them! RICH GIVES SIXTEEN OPERA TICKETS AT A.S. Every opera season sixteen compli- mentary tickets are presented by M. Rich and Brothers Co. to Agnes Scott. This year there are two tickets for each opera. Some of the tickets are given to officers of various organiza- tions and the others are drawn by lucky members of the classes. Those receiving tickets ex-officio are: Janet McDonald, president of Student Gov- ernment; Jack Anderson, president of Y. W. C. A.; Mary Perkinson, presi- dent of the Athletic Association; Bay- liss McShane, editor of Silhouette; Carolyn Essig, editor of the Agonis- tic; Emily Kingsberry, editor of the Aurora; Frances Hargis, president of the Day Students; and Mary Bell Mc- Conkey, Genevieve Knight, Martha Stackhouse, and Adele Arbuckle, presidents of the four classes. Those who drew tickets are Lillie Belling- rath, Mary E. Warren, Ruth Hall, Jane Bailey Hall, and Mary Potter. el baa ee eS SS ee Se Department of Music Presents Recital Individual! Many Selections Beautiful- ly Rendered. The Department of Music presented a vocal recital by Mrs. Russell Har- rallson, soprano, in the chapel last Wednesday evening. Mrs. Hararllson was assisted by Mrs. Lawrence Mans- field, contralto, and Miss Carrie Scan- drett, mezzo-soprano. The recital was unusually well attended by the college community and the people of Decatur. One of the numbers, which was especially enjoyed, was the group of English songs by Mrs. Harrallson. - “Wings of Night,” by Watts; “Iris,” by Ware, and “The Answer,’ by Terry, composed this popular group. Mrs. Mansfield’s “Stride La Vampa,” from the opera, “Il Trovatore,” by Verdi was another popular number. The rendition of this selection was in- deed excellent. The “Connais-Tu Pays,” from the opera, “Mignon,” by Thomas, was beautifully sung by Miss Scandrett. Other features of the program which received great favor were the duets by Mrs. Harrallson and Mrs. Mansfield. These numbers—‘‘Greet- ing” and “I Would That My Love,” both composed by Mendelssohn—in- troduced and ended the program re- spectively. The recital was a great success. The selections were unusually well- chosen and rendered in a most charm- ing way by all three artists. The excellent quality and the unusually wide range of their tones were clear- ly exhibited in the numbers. Great eredit for the success of the recital is due also to Mrs. Johnson, who is the efficient instructoer.of these art- ists. Senior Opera to Be Held May 5th Charming Ballets to Fea- ture Program. Hearken! all ye who are interested in opera! The Senior Opera Company is returning to Agnes Scott campus this year and is presenting one of the best operas in the history of its or- ganization. It is scheduled to be here on Saturday night, May 5. The title has not been divulged, but it is rumor- ed that a similar one is being pre- sented in the vicinity the preceding week. Incidental dances will be given by an unusually fine corpe de ballet. As Mr. Gatti-Cazazzi can not be pres- ent, two gifted artists, Sayward and White, have taken over the direction of the performance. Assisting artists are: Charman of Lyrics: Kingsberry. Chairman of Music: Grier. Chairman of Dance: Crenshaw. Chairman of Stage: Girardeau. Chairman of Costume: Lowrance. Charman of Publicity: Craighead. A large box office sale of tickets is expected. SENIORS LEAVE MEMORIAL ROOM FOR MISS HEARON As their gift to the college the class of 1928 is furnishing a memorial room to Miss Cleo Hearon. This is the former economics room in the library and is to be marked by a handsome bronze tablet. The Seniors are also giving walnut furniture and other furnishings to the room. A gift from the college is individual book plates which were selected by a committee and are to be placed in all of Miss Hearon’s books which she bequeathed to the college. Besides these the class of 1928 is giving the lovely chairs on Rebekah Scott and Inman porches and the benches over the campus. Che Agonistic Entered as Second Class Matter. Agnes Scott College. Owned and published by the Students of Published weekly. Subseription Price, $1.25 per vear in advance. Single Copies, 5 cents. STAFF OF AGONISTIC a eA eh ore ee Carolvn Essig Elizabeth Merritt Editor-in-Chief Assistant Editor Alumnae Editor Athletic Editor Exchange Editor Joke Editor Society Editor Chopin Hudson Sh ee ee Alice Jernigan Louise Sherfesee Irene Lowrance RE En SAO teed e a 6 DO. A Lillian White Martha Riley Selman Louise Girardeau Business Manager Assistant Business Manager Circulation Manager REPORTERS FOR THIS ISSUE Irene Lowrance, ’28 Virginia Earle, ’30 Jack McLellan, ’29 Sara Johnston, ’29 Dorothy Harper, ’28 Katherine Hunter, ’29 Mary McCallie, ’30 Elizabeth Hatchett, ’29 Frances Brown, ’28 Carolyn Nash, ’30 Belle Ward Stowe, ’30 EDITORIAL CHAPEL ATTENDANCE It is a deplorable fact but every week chapel attendance seems to fall off. We wonder why this should be the case because there are several reasons why we should attend chapel. In the first place, this is one of the ways of keeping up with what is happen- ing on the campus. It is at this time that all of the announcements are made and unless we are present we miss many meetings, lec- tures and the like. And, too, the chapel service tive days a week helps to give us the religious atmosphere that is so desirable at school. A half hour spent in prayer and devotion each morning is of distinct advantage. In our quest for knowledge we may spend so much time studying that we neglect the spiritual side of our education. And yet, this aspect should develop along with the others in order that we get the most out of life, in order that we may be termed truly educated. If we go to chapel, we should remember that it is primarily a place to worship and not a place to read the papers or discuss topics of interest with someone. Besides depriving ourselves of the benefits of this service, we distract others’ attention and be- come a source of annoyance to everyone near. Quiet and an at- titude of reverence should prevail. Olive Spenser, 29 Elizabeth Woolfolk, ’31 Harriet Todd, °30 Laura Brown, °31 Dorethy Hutton, ’29 Clarine Dorsey, ’30 Betty Gash, ’29 Martha Stackhouse, ’30 Esther Nisbit, °29 Jean Alexander, 30 VACILLATION There is a story of a mule that was placed equidistant from two equally attractive piles of hay. He did not know which one was the better and finally starved to death because he could not decide which one to eat from. We may laugh at this and consider it very far-fetched, but something just as foolish as this happens every day. There are many people who can never decide anything for themselves, who wait around and ask everybody for his opin- ion and then, because all of their advisors do not agree, are in the same state of indecision as they were in the beginning. When we are at home we can depend on someone else to make our decisions, but now that we are away and must decide for ourselves many of us are at a loss. We want to avoid the danger of acting upon impulses entirely or jumping at conclusions, but any decision, though it prove a wrong one, is better than hopeless vacillation. We must not be as the mule and starve to death, or at least miss the best things in life because we cannot decide. FICTION FACTS There is no frigate like a book To take us lands away— where Janet Grandison goes when she marries Lord Poole. Janet and her husband, Wildherne, Janet and her sister, Rosalind, and Janet and her son, Humphrey, are the friends one makes here. They are not brilliant- ly drawn characters but they are peo- ple that one hates to leave. And if one chooses “Wintersmoon,” by Hugh Walpole (New York: Double- day, Doran and Company), he is taken to the no very far-away land of London society where he meets a people not very well known in fic- tion. They are named the Aristocrats by Hugh Walpole—a “quiet, decorous people, poor as mice, many of them, standing aside altogether from any movements or war-cries of the day, living in their quiet little houses or their empty big ones, clever some of them, charitable all of them, but never asserting their position or estimating it.” The story centers around Wint- ersmoon, “the house of all England— with its history and stories and tradi- of generations of titled families, the soul of all that England stands for,” But if one should choose “Etched in Moonlight,” by James Stephen (New York: The MacMillan Company) he would be carried by the title story of this group of seven short stories far from this material world—to a land “afar, apart,” where, “in lovely alter- nating jet and silver the sparse trees dream.” It is the land of dreams and the people that he will see there have the intriguing unreality of dream peo- ple. Besides that, he will be occasion- ally accompanied by passages of the purest poetry. On the whole, it is a journey well worth taking in spite of its prosaic start. ' THE AGONISTIC Vagabonding Attention is called to the following interesting subjects to be discussed this week: FRIDAY, April 27 9:00 A.M. Zoroaster, the sage of Persia. Mrs. Sydenstricker 13 Main 10:30 A.M. More Than Two Variable Mr. Robinson. 7 Gym 11:30 A.M. DeVigny: A Contribution On Romantism. Miss Alexander 8 Gym 1:10 P.M. Aristotle Miss Torrance. 8 Main TUESDAY, May 1 11:30 A.M. Use of Color in Advertis- ing—Miss Eagleson. 3 Main 1:10 P.M. Math of Building and Loan Association — Mr. Robinson. Math office 9:00 A.M. Zoroaster, His Life and Teachings—Mrs. Syden- stricker. 13 Main 1:10 P.M. Student Reports on Plato’s Republic. 8 Main Current Events Debate on the Jones-Reid flood con- trol bill authorizing $325,000,000 for the control of the waters of the Mis- sissippi river from Cape Girardeau, Mo., to the mouth was begun in the House April 17. “This bill provides for a gigantic project,” said Mr. Snell, “and I believe that the people who will benefit directly from it should pay a little more for it than the balance of the people of the United States. Com- munities directly concerned, I believe, should furnish the land for the levees and _ spillways.” An acceptable basis of negotiation has been reached between the United States and Canada for the develop- ment of the St. Lawrence waterway for deep-sea navigation and hydro- electric power. Further consider- ation, particularly on the part of Canada, is, however, necessary, and the understanding is yet to reach the point at which efforts can be taken to- ward adopting a treaty that will pro- vide for the improvements contem- plated. The United States was declared to- day by Secretary Kellogg to be con- cerned about the proper treatment of minorities for foreign countries, al- though it had no right officially to protest against unfair attitudes to- ward them by other governments. “Helpless minorities abroad would be entirely discouraged if the moral, if not legal, support of big nations like the United States was withheld from the oppressed minorities.” The question of the rights of Ger- man minorities in the Southern Tyrol versus Italy’s right to “Italianize” the inhabitants of her newly acquired provinces brought up recently by Austria was apparently developed into a crisis by an order of the Italian Government that religion as well as other subjects must be taught children of the Southern Tyrol in the German language only. In internal affairs during the last month an important step was taken in building up the Fascist regime. Three things are involved, the reform of the Chamber, a change in the suffrage and regularization of the position of the Fascist Grand Coun- cil. Recently, Portugal has requested the League of Nations to endorse a $60,000,000 loan. At the same time a document was lodged with the Coun- cil of the League, drawn up by exiled Portuguese political leaders, protest- ing against the granting of any loan to Portugal so long as the country is under a military dictatorship. Rumors of war and plans of cam- paign took the place of war in the news from the military centers in China. The Peking group is thought to be concentrating on a campaign to smash Feng, now the most powerful single figure in the Nationalist camp. The Nationalists plan to approach Peking from three converging routes —the one used unsuccessfully last year. Hab Se eS EE Ee eee eee ee Ce WE THIN K: I wonder if any of you have ever heard Decatur car-riders talk about Agnes Scott girls? Surely not, or something would have been done to correct the impression which has been thoughtlessly created. The people in Decatur—those who have no other contact with Agnes Scott, think that we are a crowd of girls who make ourselves conspicuous in public by loud talk and much giggling, and who are extremely anxious for all the world to know that we never ride street cars at home. Really, it isn’t necessary to say so, if common re- ports are true—the actions observed make the fact quite evident. Perhaps you think that the opinion of people whom we so seldom see and never meet is unimportant. But re- member that these people discuss our college with others whom we might consider quite important. You know the reputation that we have all over the South—Agnes Scott girls are sup- posed to be just a little more re- fined, just a little better-bred than any others. Don’t we owe it to our- solves and to our college to main- tain at home the reputation which our predecessors have established for us abroad? D,'S.,. 729. We wonder who started telling people that day students have no very vital part in the activities of Agnes Scott. We have heard many times that the school is run by the board- ers and the day students merely sit and look on. But it is always some- body’s fault when anybody sits and looks on. Personally, we feel that the day students have an active part in practically everything on the campus. There are many day students—it would be useless to name them be- cause we all know who they are— who are very valuable to the school and fill important places in almost every organization and club. It seems to us that the fault lies entirely with the day students themselves. When a meeting has been advertised on post- ers and ggally for days often less than half of the day students attend, and some of those who do attend sit through the meeting silent and alto- gether indifferent. We would like to see what would happen if all the day students would put as much effort in supporting the school as a minority of them are doing. We wonder how long some people would continue say- ing the school is run by boarders ex- clasively. A Day Student. “Neither a borrower or a lender by For loan oft loses both itself and friend” said wise Polonius to his son as he left for Paris. Wise also would we be should we take this advice, for there is no greater nuisance anywhere than a borrower. Perhaps, also, there is a reflection, sometimes, on the weakness of the lender. Lately we have become prone to rush into someone’s room and go off with almost anything, say- ing, “Oh, she’s a good sport, she won’t mind!” But suppose she, also, was in a hurry and was unable to find that particular thing. Can’t we think of the other person just a little more? Then, too, it so often slips our minds to return the borrowed goods. They slide toward the back of the drawer, and sometimes are com- pletely overlooked. Isn’t this almost dishonest? The year is almost up, over a new leaf. Let’s return our bor- rowed property and profit by Polonius’ wisdom! Jes. 7B. Alumnae News Agnes Scott has been entertaining extensively lately and its halls have been ringing with the old familiar voices. We only wish every one of our alumnae could return —they might even dispense with classes. Those girls who spent the Easter holidays with us were: Beulah David- son, ’25; Clarkie Davis, "26, Grace Carr, ’27; Sally Horton, ’25; Nell Buchanan, ’22; Emily Daughtry, ’27; Frances Fletcher, ex *30; Julia Pope, 25; and Sarah Till, ’22, who was mar- ried on March 28 to Frank V. Davis, of Fayette, Miss., even spared us a few minutes of her honeymoon. Josephine North, ’26; Evelyn Sprinkle, 26, and Evelyn Powell, ’27, also gave us a nice surprise by stopping by at the Alumnae House. There are the usual number of wed- dings and will-be weddings to an- nounce. Mary Reisler, '25, will be married April 28 to Harry L. Dalton, of Char- lotte, N. C. Margaret McDowell, °24, will have her wedding in June. She will marry Robert McDougall, of Atlanta. Miss Margaret Bland will be maid of honor. Martha Lainge, ‘21, of Louisburg, W. Va., was married on April 3 to Dr. C. W. Dorsey, of Baltimore, Md. They will live in Denver, Col. Hilda McConnell, ’23, was married on April 7 to Brainerd Adams. They are at home in Columbus, Ga. Willy White Smith, ’27, will study this summer at Woods Hole, Mass. She has accepted a position as assist- ant professor of biology at the Uni- versity of New York. Virginia Peeler, ’26, is studying at Columbia. Her address is Whitier Hall, 1230 Amsterdam Ave. AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE DECATUR, GEORGIA to A. B. degree. Spacious and beautiful grounds elegant buildings with modern conveniences, full and able faculty. musie and art. For Catalog, Address J. R. McCain, President Courses leading Best advantages in e-em 1088 *s but even now it’s not too late to turn . 50 ee ee EE EE DD OS x 1 GRADUATION i ! A gift on this wonderful occasion is cherished—but will it last ! ! through the years as a memento of this every remembered t time? Jewelry lasts—-and remains to nourish the thought ex- ; ' pressed by the donor. ! APPROVED ACCOUNTS SOLICITED NAT KAISER & CO., Ine. 3 Peachtree St. i i WA. 1910 Est. 1893 i 2, ED |) i THE AGONISTIC JUNIORS WIN SWIMMING MEET Tennis Tournament Is Nearing Close The last swimming meet of the year The final rounds of the tennis! was held last Wednesday night, and tournament have at last been reached th aid bably th t zl and it is only the rain that delays the! MS CRORE: Decrees oe Pope final match between Rachel Paxon, + The highest Junior-Senior champion, and Carolyn; Class total of points was won by the Nash, Soph-Freshman champion, ‘Juniors, totaling 29 points, and the The tournament this spring has'next highest total was that of the created a great deal of interest be- | Sophomores with 24 points. cause the outcome of every match | was uncertain and both Rachel and; ahs ae eis yeas “has! Deen z !of unusual interest because of the Carolyn had to work unusually hard | 4 5 excellency attained by our divers and to come out on top. i . | because of the close race between the Probably the hardest fought match | cjacses, In this last meet third and was that for the Sophomore cham-| fourth places were taken by the Fresh- pionship between Nash and Dunbar.) on (20 points) and the Seniors (17), It was not only necessary to play respectively. three sets, all of them deuce games, lar of our spring sports. The record of each event is as fol- but also to play long and hard for either to win a single point. The class champions are Martha Tower, Freshman; Carolyn Nash, lows: Forty-yard medley dash—Souther- land, Junior. Breast stroke—Worth, Junior. Waltz Sophomore; Rachel Paxon, Junior, and Virginia Carrier, Senior. The results | Junior. of the interclass matches were Paxon| Forty-yard free style—Sophomore. winning over Carrier (6-3; 6-4) and | Novelty race—Worth, Junior. Nash winning over Tower (6-4; 6-2).| Diving—Seniors. stroke for form—Selman, Dear Lillian: Talking about your bargains! my new white flannel dress. You should see It is the cutest style; piped in red ’n everything. As usual, Lil’, I bought it at the New York Dress Shop (next to Chamberlins) and only paid five dollars for it! Hurriedly yours, Alice. sehen teeters eset ete ed eee 3 : : % = Decatur Bank & Trust Company = x ie : : es Commercial Banking, Savings Department, Trust = * Department and Travellers’ Cheques. : & " Xe MET aT Tete Leelee ie lene sie sere leslie eto & ooo oLeodeote ool efe oe ede oteoteofeofeete oe odeete te ofeodeete ste denteete % % % *, 2S DD) ED) DO CD comme ele Allen’s Presents New Sweaters and Skirts Light-Weight Sweaters Especially smart are the silk and wool sweaters in pastel shades. Others in high shades, priced from $3.95 to $10.95. Skirts to Match To complete the sports ensemble—skirts of silk crepe in matching colors, $6.95 to $10.95. JP difen 6 (0. “The Store all Wome. Know" Do 0 EGG IGG GL OS | | ET Se en nn ne EEEEEEEEEE SESE SS | A FE A 6 RE AES 6 AES EES | i wo Exchange Wellesley Students Object to New Rulings An editorial in the Wellesley Col- lege News of February 16, entitled “Is Wellesley a Day Nursery?” shows that Wellesley students are dissatis- fied with their existing regulations. The immediate cause for Wellesley’s editorial is a new regulation by which the students are checked every night at ten o’clock to make sure that they are in their rooms. This ten o’clock check-up is said to be for the pur- pose of preventing a Frances Smith episode at Wellesley, but it has aroused much indignation among the students. “And we maintain that parents should think,” to quote from the edi- torial. “If a girl cannot be trusted to exhibit the germs of rationality she has no right to come to college.” But if she does come she will receive an education faster through the processes of experience than by the routes of losing all sense of honor or by outwit- ting restrictions. And she will be worth more in the end. Just why the recognized purpose of college, and the serious student capable of appreciat- ing without misusing liberty should be sacrificed to this type of girls we fail to se. Reform? No. Rationality! —Sundial. For More Sincerity Harvard University debaters here after will be selected after round- table discussions rather than by the old tryout speech methods. The change was prompted by a criticism in The New York Times, charging the Cam- bridge speakers with insincerity. The round-table plan is expected to give the candidates sufficient opportunity to examine the issues, so that they will be able to form their own con- clusions and select the side to which their own opinions adhere. —The New Student. Wisconsin Experiment Still Experi- mental A few tentative conclusions about methods of “liberal” education have emerged from four months of experi- ence in the Experimental College of the University of Wisconsin, but it still is exactly what its name implies —experimental—Dr. Alexander Mei- klejohn, its chairman, reported re- cently to the faculty of the College of Letters and Science within which the novel college is organized. “We are trying this year to set up an experiment, not to carry out an experiment.” Dr. Meiklejohn explain- ed. “My thought in organizing the Experimental College Faculty was not to get ten or eleven men to apply a scheme devised by some one else. Our experience so far has been this— eleven of us have been hammering out a course of study and testing methods of teaching. We haven’t known from day to day what would happen next. But we have made some progress.” The students of the college are just about an average group, Dr. Meikle- john believes. The 120 Experiment College freshmen rated at about the same level, on the basis of scores in identical psychological tests, as 650 University of Chicago freshmen. “Our impressions corroborate the verdict of the tests,” Professor Mei- klejohn said. This fact will haye an important bearing upon the validity of the conclusions which are drawn when results of the Experimental College methods are compared with results of other teaching methods. The following are some of the first impressions of the educational ven- ture—impressions which may be re- vised by further experience—Dr. Mei- klejohn said: SENIORS WIN BASEBALL BANNER To the Senior class goes the base- ball championship of 1928, having won all of the games they played. The Freshman class holds second place having lost only one game. A great deal of interest has been shown in the sport this season and the Seniors may well be proud of their claim to the championship. The season was rather an unsuccessful one for the Juniors and Sophs, though the Juniors came out in the lead over the Sophs to claim third place. Blackfriar plays last week, Opera this week, Senior Opera next, May Day, specials, telegrams, flowers—and so far, far into the merry month of May to commencement. Alas! ’Tis a hectic life we “collegiate women” lead; but it is fun and rushing makes it so much nicer that we’re really not at all depressed about it. In fact, there are some of our fellow students who seem to be leading some of these much-talked-of double lives—being shining lights on the campus and sure ‘nuf debutantes in town. It’s true and here’s proof: Elizabeth Woolfolk and Frances Musgrave went to a bridge party given by Betsy Thompson for Mrs. Laethrop Lane, a recent bride. Margaret Rice and Lillian White spent the week-end at Lillian’s home, Buchanan, Ga. Ruth Pringle and Helen Johnston spent the week-end with Elizabeth Smith in Atlanta. Jeanette Nichols spent the week- end in Griffin with her grandparents. Therese Barksdale, Louise Robert- son and Elizabeth Tyson spent the week-end with Kate Kingman in Athens, Ga. Letty Pope, Elise Gibson, Elizabeth Williams and Margaret Gerig motored to Washington, Ga., with Mr. Gerig Sunday. : Lila Porcher attended the A. T. O. and Briaereau Society dances at Tech this week-end. Jean Alexander and Alice Jernigan spent last week-end (April 21) in Athens. The course of study and methods of teaching now employed seem better adapted to the average student than to the superior student or the highly specialized student. The teaching of science, a highly important part of any liberal curricu- lum, will have to be done by methods differing from those used in teaching the other subject matter. “We are trying to understand our civilization by studying first an an- cient civilization, then a modern one,” he explained. “We make clear their likelinesses and differences by putting them face to face, and we find that a great difference is the presence of science in the modern and the lack, or at most only the beginnings of science in the ancient.” He added that it is not clear that humanistic scholars, as are all but one of the Experimental College staff, can guide students to the fullest un- derstanding of this vital element in modern life. He proposes, therefore, to have each Experimental College student start the study of a laboratory science the second semester of this year. At the beginning of the next freshman year the first-year students will be put immediately at the study of science and kept at it during the whole year. Although no regulations governing the daily regime of the students—at- tendance at meetings, etc.—have so far been adopted, it is clear that a few must be set up. The faculty gen- erally agrees, however, that regula- tions should be as few as possible; that each student should be given a chance to learn for himself how to ar- range his time most effectively. “The only completely definite thing which can now be said of our experi- ence,” Dr. Meiklejohn concluded, “is that the methods being tried in the Experimental College are worth try- ing.” —N. Y. Times. Pat Collins entertained at a bridge party Saturday afternoon. Betty Fuller spent the week-end with Jean Dozier, Susanne Stone spent the week-end at home. Frances Welsh returned Friday from Pensacola where she was brides- maid in her cousin’s wedding. Mary Perkinson entertained Evelyn Powell at breakfast in the tea-room Thursday morning. Miss Wilburn entertained members of the athletic board at her home Sun- day. Elizabeth Powell, of Rome, Ga., was the guest of Mary Jewett Doyal Sun- day. Martha Brown attended the Delta Sigma Delta dance at East Lake last week. Mrs. T. A. Brown entertained the members of the Western Girls’ Club at a tea Thursday afternoon. Jokes Pernette Adams (back from abroad): My dear, we forgot the French word for ice cream but we finally managed to get some. How? Did you imitate Glover: a freezer? Pernette: No, we finally made the waiter understand we wanted pie a la mode without the pie? An apportunist is a man who upon finding himself in hot water proceeds to take a bath. Sally Cothran: I’m going to be a manicurist! Tyson: Why? Sally: Because a manicurist always nails her man. Betty Hudson: Have you any brown shoes to fit me? Shoe Clerk: Certainly. Will you have them to fit your foot or your pride. Miss Jackson: Who was the king of France during the Revolution? Ruth Bradford: Louis VIII no—XV —no XIV—anyhow he was in his teens. These girls who would have finely arched eyebrows find that it takes a lot of “pluck.” Professor: Give a sentence with the word piquant. Jeanette Shaw: This little piquant to market. This little pig stayed at home. Olive Spencer (after a narrow es- cape at a railroad crossing): Why did you blow your horn. That won’t do any good. Kitty Hunter: That wasn’t my horn, it was Gabriel’s. Virginia Shaffner (in book store): Have you that book on Bridge by Louis Rey? Mr. ‘Tart (seeing magazines): Would you like a “Home Companion?” Callie Nash: No, sir! Those trial marirages don’t get any support from me. a | Found in an English 211 paper: | Shakespeare lived in Windsor with his many wives. Mildred Greenleaf (in International Relations): I understand that all the high Italian officials are working on Mussolini’s autobiography. Miss Jackson: Yes, he is. THE AGONISTIC Darlingest Giddy, These first warm days detrimental to one in pursuit of knowl- edge—my only desire in life is to sit down on one of those nice ugly, new white benches around the trees and are really stay there all day. Nobody has any energy or desire to do anything new. Baby Martha North sits and plays solitaire by the hour, Hilda has a date with Julian every night, Harriet Smith still practices four hours a day, and Hoase continues to spend week-ends at camp. The only thing really start- ling that has pushed the gay old life at A. S. C. out of this dried-up rut is our efficient Mr. Tart mailing a letter with no address on it. Personally I was a little startled—though I don’t suppose I should have been—to hear that Harriet Alexander at twelve bananas in half an hour to win a bet from Sally Cothran. Sally says she’ll never again bet with a Scotchman— Schotchwoman, excuse me. Our nice Seotch president has such a lovely sense of humor—I know he appreciat- ed Margaret Rice’s date the other night. He—the date—passed Dr. Mc- Cain on the colonade, and being al- ready in a bad humor from the com- bined effects of the street car, un- comfortable steps to sit on, and a date that ended at 9:50, greeted him with: “Hello, Brother; I know how you feel, we’re in the same boat.” Lou Robertson said nobody would ever know how she felt the other day. She was bragging about having learn- ed to tell the Ramages apart this year. Quite simple with Emily in South Carolina; maybe Mary is developing a dual personality. But we all make mistakes—even Mary Gladys Steffner. Of course it was in Psych class, when Miss Dexter was asking “Does some- body know one or two children to bring for us to test?” “Yes’m—one two and one five,” says little Mary. Those Psych classes must be worth listening in on. If I could just wear my interpretive dancing costume and go barefoot, I would feel equal to the Vagabond King himself. Kitty Hunter says it’s all right to wander to un- necessary classes—if you want to— but don’t wander from home. She came out here to spend the night, and decided to take a bath before going to bed. Very deep in thought, having finished her bath, she reached for what she supposed was bath powder, and Greater Values intchucks 8") S108 IDIRESS SIHOD ARCADE BUILDING Lawrence’s Pharmacy A Real Drug Store Phones Dearborn 0762-0763 309 East College Ave., Opposite Depot, Decatur, Ga. CALL BROYLES Cash and Delivery Grocery Store For quick and courteous service Dearborn 0597 R. L. MYERS, Manager For MOTHER’S DAY CARDS The Hat Box 311 Church St. BOOKHAMMER’S HAIR DRESSING PARLORS 7844 Whitehall St. Biltmore Hotel 1 Ponce de Leon Ave. quite freely dusted herself with Old Dutch Cleanser. Of course, it’s best to do in Rome as the Romans, but we really don’t use washing powder out here. Well, it won’t be long now til we have all the joys of Day Students, without the Superfluous suffix of Student. It’s only five weeks until exams, darling (but I must’nt tell you so for it might hurt the Senior’s feel- ings). I have already bought a new slicker, an umbrella and half a dozen handkerchiefs by way of preparation. If I’m not drowned beforehand, I’ll see you at the beach in June. So au revoir, Aggie. A. A. U. W. HOLDS MEETING HERE The members of the Atlanta branch of the American Association of Uni- versity Women and the Seniors of Agnes Scott College were entertained by the faculty members of this Asso- ciation on Wednesday, April 18th. The meeting was called at the Alumnae House at 3:30. The principal feature of the afternoon was an address by Dr. McLean of Emory on “The League of Nations in 1927.” At the close of the meeting refreshments were served. Day Student News Work has really been started on the Day Student room in the Gym. The drab looking lockers that used to be ranged against the wall have been removed and in their place are being built what we thinke will be very charming book shelves. The bright new rocking chairs are a temptation to every weary day student to sink down and forget oppressing troubles, in the form of Latin prose or Ger- man. Several small tables have been placed at intervals, and add to the general atmosphere of comfort. Judg- ing from the measuring, hammering and sawing that is going on, new miracles are likely to appear any day. GRADUATION MEMORY BOOKS New Styles and Old Favorites MARGARET WAITE BOOK SHOP 119-123 Arcade Dennis Lindsey Printing Company (Incorporated) Commercial Printing and Stationery PHONE DEARBORN 0976 421 Church St. DECATUR, GA. WELCOME AGNES SCOTT GIRLS NIFTY JIFFY Self-Service Grocery John M. Huckabee, Mgr. G. T. Thornton, Checker LF FFF FFF A A | TT DON’T FORGET Flowers by wire and lots of gifts and cards for mother —May 6. DECATUR WOMANS EXCHANGE | ' i a Clover Leaf Bakery 143 Sycamore St. Home Made BREAD, ROLLS, CAKES, PIES AND PASTRIES LF) A) TD) ND) ED gM Re ~ > 09 em | ce | | ee ee ee) (ee) ce SLOP SS) (| SR < -S< ) Mr. Stukes Attends Registrars’ Meeting Gives Talk on Selection of Students. A national meeting of the College Registration Association was held at Cleveland, Ohio, during the early days of this week. Mr. Stukes, as registrar of Agnes Scott, in a talk on Tuesday presented “Methods of Student Selec- tion.” Colleges are coming more and more to realize the importance of selecting their Although the ad- vantages accruing to such a course students. are self-evident, it is only in com- paritively recent years that the ma- jority of schools have organized any methodical means of selection. Agnes Seott has for many years been de- veloping a practical system of her own that commends itself through its profitable results. Miss Lillian Smith entertained the majors of her department with a ba- con bat at Stone Mountain last Wed- nesday night. Cars were provided to take the girls out. They left at 5:30, riding out to see the monument, and later cooking supper at the foot of the mountain near the spring. c Millinery 208 Peachtree St At the Henry Grady HEWEY’S FOR DRUG SUNDRIES, TOILET ARTICLES, NUNNALLY’S CANDIES and the DAILY DOPE GO TO— HEWEY’S Phone Dea. 0640-9110 315 E. College Ave. “LITTLE DEC” <6) 0 a 0 ea: ¢ A New Group of Frock Fashions for street and afternoons $14.75, $23.75 $29.75 ?Jain Crepes, Printed Crepes and Crepe Fallies bli LADIES’ READY-TO-WEAR 4 PEACHTREE (ARCADE BLDG) LF TO OO om 2 DD cD) > The Pen and Brush Club held its last meeting for this year on Tues- day, April 17, at 7:15 o’clock in Mr. Johnston’s studio. The following of- oficers were elected for next year: President, Jane Eaves. Vice-President, Annie Lloyd Liggin. Secretary, Anne Ehrlich. Treasurer, Shannon Preston. Pi Alpha Phi held try-outs Thurs- day evening at seven o’clock in the chapel. The following new members were taken in: Mary An Phelps. Louise Ware. Marjory Daniel. Ellene Winn. Katherine Morrow. The Poetry Club met Tuesday night. Georgia Watson and Emily Kings- berry were hostesses. The Classical Club held a_ short meeting Friday morning after chapel, to elect officers for next year. Julia McLendon was made president and Sarah Marsh vice-president and chair- man of the program committee. Ione | WITH OUR CLUBS | Gueth was elected secretary and treas- Frances Craighead, who is now president, was selected to attend the conference of Eta Sigma Phi, the classical fraternity, which is to be held at the University of Iowa. Evelyn Becker was hostess to B. O. Z. on Monday night, April 16, at her home on Candler Street. The new members (Helen Ridley, Peggy Lou Armstrong, and Eugenia McDonald) were formally welcomed into the club. read. Virginia Norris read a story which she wrote which she has then. It is an ex- cellent character portrayal of a negro man who died of sheer fright and superstition. Helen Ridley’s story, “Be Yourself,” a story of a col- lege girl who “expressed” her “sup- pressed desires,” was also read. Rosal- thea Sanders read her story of a young wife who was ambitious for her husband. urer. Three stories were two years ago and revised since ee a) (|| «cD Chamberlin-Johnson-Dubose Company Presents Afternoon and Informal Evening DRESSES 716°° Sizes) 13; 15,. 17 Printed Chiffons—Georgettes An absolutely new group of softly draped, flattering frocks—sleeveless models suitable for informal evening occasions, models with sleeves for daytime affairs. Brilliant fioral prints on light or dark grounds. possible color combinations, one could wish. Junior Shop, Second Floor ma a a a ae a > SD Se ee Every 20 ES OOS LOLS 1S A | ayn ulity pores wear presents a new classically simple lines the sportswoman demands. fcotwear, OR general daytime wear—for town es f ’ ~~ and country—today’s sports foot- 4 f femininity of line— not a whit less “‘sporting’’ than shoes of other seasons—but de- cidedly more lovely. Here in wide variety—built on the Mi ff oh, , a As ft We especially mention our hand- some new collection of golf shoes—fea- turing the smart slightly higher heel that marks them as de- cidedly Summer 1928. _—<—$].$ um MA ay DAY SATURDAY ey £142 VOL. XIII } cr Oy a ee ge Che Agonistic SENIOR OPERA SATURDAY AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE, DECATUR, GA., WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 1928. NO. 23 May Day Festival Scenario Calls for Varied Solo and Group Dance. The May Day program, taken from the scenario “The Dawn of Delight,” written by Carolyn Essig, will be pre- sented at three-thirty Saturday after- noon, May 5. The tickets will be twenty-five cents, and everyone is urged to co-operate by buying her ticket at an early date. This May Day gives promise of being an unusually unique and inter- esting one. Agnes Scott had its first May Day in the spring of 1916, the scenario being written by the members of B. O. Z. in collaboration. Since that day the tradition has been ob- served each spring. An interesting feature of the first May Day is that it was held to commemorate Shake- speare’s anniversary. There is to be a great variety in the dances this year. They have been ably directed by Miss Isabelle Ran- dolph. Many unique effects have been worked out, among which is the dance of the Egyptians. One of May Day’s innovations will be a chant by the Glee Club for the Roman scene. This chant is an Ode from Pindar. Other interesting fea- tures are the queen’s throne, and an excellent orchestra from Atlanta (Continued on Page 2.) Senior Vespers Were Held On Sunday ) Features Program’ Janet MacDonald Gives Ex-| cellent ‘Talk on Sense of Proportion. The subject for Y. W. vespers on Sunday, April 29, was “The Sense of Proportion.” Janet MacDonald made a splendid talk, which we are quoting in full for the benefit of all those who missed hearing it. “Thus said Jesus unto them, I am come that they might have life and that they might have it more abund- antly.” All this year we have been think- ing and talking about the abundant life. We have talked of the qualities which we must have, of service, seren- ity and joy and prayer. We have tried to realize in some measure the prob- lems and sufferings of other classes, nations and races that we might un- derstand and help to satisfy their need for the abundant life and by so doing make our own lives more abun- dant. So many things are offered to us here at college which would make our _— abundant; there are so many opportunities for developing individual abilities, such varied inter- ests, each one with some value for us that the mass of things confuses us. We are in danger of dissipating our energies in just doing things and never allowing ourselves to be anything. We are in danger of becoming like Martha to whom Jesus said, “Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things.” But one thing is needed, many hath chosen that good part. It is a bewildering array of oppor- tunities with which we are confronted and each of us wishes to make her choice of these wisely. Each one of us seeks the abundant life and yet we do not know what to choose, we do not know what is most valuable; what we can least do without. The question must be solved by each indi- vidual; each of us must make her own selection; for what is only of minor importance to another may be essen- tial to our abundant life. So first we must not only follow the motto of Socrates we must go beyond it; we must not only know our- selves, but we must conquer ourselves. We have lived with ourselves for every minute of our lives and yet we (Continued on Page Six) “The people’s choice” for May Queen—lovely Mary Bell McConkey, who will preside with her characteristic grace and charm, over the May Day festivities to be held Saturday, May 7, in the open air theatre back of the gymnasium. Many Members of |Speakers Announced Blackfriars Initiate Faculty on Leave |For Commencement Miss Harn and Miss Phy- thian Will Study Abroad Next Year. Our Seniors are not the only ones that are busy these days making plans for next year. Several of our faculty members are to have a year’s leave of absence and so they are busy making plans also. Miss Phythian is going to have a year of study in France, probably at the University of Paris, Miss Gaylord is going to study at the University of Chicago next year, Miss Harn is also going to spend the year abroad. She is planning to study in Germany. Our best wishes for a most successful year go with these teachers. A good many of our faculty who have been away this year on leave of absence will return to the college next year. Miss Laney, of the English de- partment, who has been gone two years; Miss Hale, of the French de- partment; Miss Howson, professor of physics; Miss Stansfield, of the de- partment of Latin; Miss Gilchrist, of the chemistry department, and Miss Haynes and Miss Sinclair of the phys- ical education department, will all be back again next year. We look for- ward with much pleasure to welcom- ing all of these people back again next fall. Dr. B. R. Lacy to Deliver Baccalaureate Sermon. The baccalaureate sermon will be| delivered this year by Dr. B. R. Lacy, Jr., president of the Union Theological Seminary at Richmond, Va. Dr. Lacy, former pastor of the Central Presby- terian church of Atlanta, was until two years ago a member of the Board of Trustees of Agnes Scott. Dr. William T. Ellis, of Swarth- more, Pennsylvania, will make the ad- dress to the Seniors. Dr. Ellis a lec- turer and author of nation-wide re- pute. He was for many years a prom- inent journalist, serving a special for- eign correspondent to a syndicate of American newspapers. In 1913 he was sent by a group of newspapers on a trip around the world to investigate social, religious, and political condi- tions. As a result of his trip he turned his interests to mission work and Sun- day school work and has written sev- eral books on these subjects. FRANCES CRAIGHEAD GOES TO CONFERENCE Frances Craighead, president of the Classical Club, attended the conven- tion of Eta Sigma Phi, the National Society of classical clubs, held at Iowa City on April 27 and 28. The Epsilon Chapter of the University of Iowa was host to the convention. There are only thirty-one chapters of this fraternity of which Agnes Scott is a member-elect. The chapter will be officially installed here in May. New Members Seven Admitted for Attrac- tive Stage Designs Submitted. The meeting of Blackfriars on last Friday was devoted to the initiation of the new members taken in for stage try-outs. Each initiate was told to represent a character of the play for which she had designed a setting. Shannon Preston, who made a charming set for “Cyrano de Berg- erac,” act I, came as the famous Cy- rano—nose, sword, and all, and enter- tained the club with the well-known: “My nose! . you pug, you knob, you button-head, Know that I glcvy in this nose of mine, For a great nose indicates a great man—” etce., ete. Adele Arbuckle and Katherine Pasco, who have elected to succeed Sarah Glenn as lighting managers, im- personated (if one can impersonate!) lightning bug's; they gave an excellent and witty debate on the subject of “Stage Lighting’; no decision was rendered but the opponents ended their argument as friends by repeating— with the aid of a flashlight: “The lightning bug is brilliant, But he hasn’t any mind; He shuffles thru existence With his head-light on behind!” Myra Jervey, disguised as a patch- work quilt, briefly demonstrated the point to the “Patch-work Quilt.” Frances Wimbish, as the grandma in “Grandma Pulls the String,” gave ad- vice to an imaginary young man on proposing; she seemed to know how. Sarah Armfield was the very gallant (Continued on Page Three) ee — -- = See ee eee — EE —————— Seniorpolitan Opera Co. Booked for Sat. “Laugh, Ricano” to Be Title of Tragedy Laid in Venice. The Seniorpolitan Opera Company has announced the opera which it will present in the Agnes Scott gym- nasium, Saturday night, May 65. “Laugh, Ricana” will be the feature of the evening. This is a story of un- requited love, of sad misunderstand- ing, of deaths for love which show the heights of melodrama. Unusual and magnificent scenery will form the set- ting for this Venetian drama. The incidental dances during the first two acts are by an unusually skilled group of ballet dancers, one group being imported from a convicts’ camp. There will be two different chorus groups, one of policemen, and the other a mob of Venetian peasants. The cast of characters is as follows: Ritanacoce- Louise Sherfesee The Comic Lady_____ Lillian Le Conte UGS >E nee _- eee Mary Crenshaw Vick Salveo__._________ Mary Reviere Jester Margaret Gerig Doge, father of Ricana, Dorothy Coleman Mercurochrome_______ Conductor of Orchestra, Sally Abernathy Members Lecture Ass’n Enjoy a Formal Banquet Report Successful Year— New Officers Elected, With Dorothy Hutton Pres. The members of the Lecture As- sociation enjoyed a formal banquet given at the Candler Hotel in Decatur last week. It was the first social meet- ing of the association and came as the culminating event of a most suc- cessful year. Through the association, three lectures and two musical pro- grams have been brought to the col- lege during the season. These have included the popular John Erskine, Richard Halliburton and delightful Dean Laing of Chicago University. Miss Cook and Miss Folliard rendered a varied program of folk songs and dances, last fall and Mrs. H. A. A. Beach left wih the college a memory of a charming personality as vivid as the memory of her piano selections from old masters and original works. As a result of these attractive offerings and splendid co-operation from the stu- dents and people of Atlanta and De- catur, the treasurer reported a surplus of $335.00, which is the largest amount the association has ever been able to leave in the treasury for the coming year. Dinner was served in a private din- ing room, beautifully decorated in bridal wreath and purple flags, a color motif carried out in the attractive place cards as well. During the din- ner reports were heard from the pres- ent officers, Emily Cope, president; Mary Shewmaker, secretary-treasurer, and Miss Catherine Torrence, faculty director. After these reports the fol- lowing officers for 1928-1929 were elected: Dorothy Hutton, president. Elizabeth Hatchett, secretary and treasurer, Edith MeGranahan, Senior member. Mary An Phelps, Junior member. Virginia Stokes, Sophomore mem- ber. Julia McLendon, Day Student mem- ber. Helen Hendricks, chairman of poster committee. ee | é THE AGONISTIC Che Agonistic Entered as Second Class Matter. Agnes Scott College. Published weekly. Owned and published by the Students of Subscription Price, $1.25 per year in advance. Single Copies, 5 cents. STAFF OF AGONISTIC Eiditor-ii-Chiefs ooo eee Carolyn Essig Assistant Ed itores—s+ assess oS eo eee Elizabeth Merritt AIINGS UUCILOM 2 S60) eee ee Edith McGranahan Ath letickRaitore. «282.55 eee eee ed Chopin Hudson TEXCHANG EO: WONOr: 2 oe ee eee Alice Jernigan JOKO PGOF eae sneha eee a eee Louise Sherfesee Society: Bditot—— = 2.6 =e cee eee Irene Lowrance MANAGEMENT Business Manaver. 2 ee eee Lillian White Assistant Business Manager__-_._-------- Martha Riley Selman Circilation Manager. ici o25 osc sce ces Louise Girardeau REGULAR CONTRIBUTORS Jean Alexander, ’30 Esther Nisbit, 729 Elizabeth Hatchett, ’29 Mary An Phelps, ’30 Mary McCallie, ’30 Katherine Hunter, ’29 REPORTERS FOR THIS ISSUE Dorothy Hutton, ’29 Betty Gash, ’ Laura Brown, '31 ee os. 28 180 é ‘ Jartha Stackhouse, eee pee Elizabeth Hatchett, ’29 Irene Lowrance, ’28 Margaret Andreae, ’29 Elizabeth Woolfolk, ’ Belle Ward Stowe, ’30 Rachel Paxon, ’29 Sara Johnston, ’29 EDITORIAL “HAPPY AND USEFUL” Woodrow Wilson said: “If you want to create a college and you are wise you will create life.” College, then, is not, as many would have us believe, four years spent behind high walls, shut off from all knowledge of the outside world. Our college days are rather days in which we must learn to live, days in which we do live—if we are wise. get the most out of life we must be happy. The whole object of education, when sifted down, says one of our educators, is to train the students in such a manner as to give them the “‘best chance of being happy and useful.” We, therefore, who are in college and are becoming what the world terms edu- cated, who make up the upper three per cent of population, should, above all else, be happy and reasonably contented. An education should furnish us the means with which to better our environment and that of those with whom we are associated. There is a popular idea that our environment can “make or break” us. This is, however, entirely the wrong view to take. An intelligent person is capable of changing his conditions and mould- ing his life so that he will be contented. We often hear people complain that fate is unkind to them and that in the hands of this hostile fate they are quite helpless. These persons are content to sit down and pour out tales of their troubles and woes to anyone who has the patience, or misdirected courtesy, to listen to them. They picture themselves as victims of circumstances with hands irrevocably tied, when, as a matter of fact, it is their attitude alone which has bound them. We would be less concerned with these complainers if they affected only themselves, but they have an evil gift of making everyone around them unhappy. For instance, if one is studying in a state of mind very nearly akin to interest and content, one’s whole balance may be upset by the words of a complainer who is herself suddenly disturbed by a letter from a gay friend at home. Instead of being happy for the friend, and reasoning that home and gaiety will soon be enjoyed ten-fold by herself for the years at college, she goes into a tirade of the disadvantages of a college life. The seclusion, the boredom, the waste of it all! The student had not thought of it in that way but now that she does there seems much in the scale to balance mere knowledge, prepar- ation, and development which suddenly become very empty words. Soon she, too, is rather unhappy and echoes the sentiments of the self-pitying complainer, who thinks it unfair for one person to have all the fun and happiness and another all the misery. How much happier the scene would have been if the first had not com- plained or if the second had tried the harder thing and turned the thoughts of both to their blessings! Contentment in this sense refers more exactly to complacent self-satisfaction which rests in boastful reflection or idle inertia. There is nothing more stagnatious than self pity and moping com- plaint, nor anything more contrasting with the stagnant than a joyousness of heart which lends a clear vision. A certain poet has said, “It matters not how long we live but how.” We must realize that a long life is of no avail unless it has been “happy and useful” to ourselves in our own work, because happiness gives a zest and strength to everything one undertakes; to those with whom we come in contact, because a happy face sheds a glow that makes people glad. Indeed, if just being happy does this for oneself and others is there a greater service that one can render to humanity than just—being happy? And yet, in order to do this, in order to}, , Current Events “The most extortionate proposal that has ever been made upon the na- tion’s revenues”—these would be harsh words from any man. From President Coolidge, who applied them last week to the flood control bill, which had been passed by the Senate and was pending before the House, they sound- ed almost savage. The peoples of the five great pow- ers received a clear though diplomatic warning last week that the French Republic has no intention of subserib- ing to the simple multilateral treaty “renouncing war’? which was submit- ted to the powers by U. S. Secretary of State Kellogg. Throughout the Soviet Union it is a grim jest to say that neither the voice of God nor that of the people can be heard above the silence of Comrade Josef Stalin. Always shabbily dressed, the dictator prefers to dominate Rus- sia from his unobtrusive post of Sec- retary of the Communist Party. He chose to speak, however, last week and his few words were treasured up as pregnant oracles. The dictator stern- ly warned party executives that they must not lose contact with the masses. Secondly, he announced that unrelent- ing pressure would be maintained upon the peasant squires who hoarded their grain during the last three months of 1927. Lastly, Dictator Stalin stated that the capitalistic powers, having failed to penetrate Russia by “military intervention” in 1918-20, are now seek- ing to subvert the Soviet State by “economic intervention carried out by bourgeois technicians.” M. Stalin ex- plained that he referred especially to the six German engineers who were recently arrested. In a recent interview with a report- er Mussolini spoke of his death: “I am here today and gone tomorrow; but let no one think Fascism goes with me . . . I will leave to Italy the institution of Fascism established on solid grounds—an historic institution . Let no one waste his time specu- lating on what will become of Fascism when Mussolini is gone.” Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh an- nounced that he would fly the Spirit of Saint Louis to Washington and place the ship in the Smithsonian in- stitution. MAY DAY FESTIVAL FEATURES PROGRAM (Continued from Page One) which will have among its instruments a harp. The costuming effects for this year have been worked out in great detail, and ive promise: ofmaking May Day). 5) See UD ee eee a brilliant, colourful, and spectacular occasion, A novel idea has been work- ed in in the character of Sara Town- send as the comic uncle. The cast is as follows: May Queen_-_-_-- Mary Bell McConkey Maids— Josephine Walker Frances Craighead Katherine Hunter Pat Murphey Edith McGranahan Charlotte Hunter Helen Johnston Elizabeth Smith Shannon Preston Betty Reid Alice Garretson Helen Hendricks Crown Bearer__Julia McQueen Slack COM a eee See Lila Porcher BK 042 (rt apap eee tpg Raemond Wilson COO = Se A eee Ruth Hall Moon sss eee eee Emily Cope BUNo ss eapceeenaS Elizabeth Allgood Pvening Star: ee Mary Cope Premiere Danseuse__Louise Robertson Harlequin cos. ne= Ann Ehrlich Conimbing 5 eeancomen Hazel Wolfle Greek God__-------- Margaret Ogden Egyptian Princess__--_- Polly Vaughn Roman Warrior__-_Margaret McCoy Comic Uncle.--.—...-- Sara Townsend Hungarian Peasant__Emily Kingsbery Spanish Gypsy_--------- Myra Jervey Spirit of Moscow_-_---- Carolyn Essig Piper of Spring_----- Ruth Dunwoody A young man bought an ice cream cone, walked outside to eat it, then brought the cone back to the foun- tain. Handing it to the clerk, he said, “Much oblized for the vase.” BEAUX ARTS looking for his ring makes a very unique ghost and the account of how love finds the way to restore stolen property to its grave makes a more unique The New York Times says of it—“The story is as compelling as a Northland saga, as direct in its clarity as the midnight sun. “Crusade,” by Donn Byrne (Little, Brown and Company) is another ex- ponent of that style that is Byrne’s own. The story is the romantic one of Sir Miles O’Neill, cousin of the King of Ulster, and his adventures in the East under the command of Sir Otho Trelawney of the Knights Templars. “Crusade” does not possess but it does possess something else— the glamour and romance of the East. And, in spite of his romanticism, Donn Byrne has given us here a true and vivid picture of “those men who, for deftly but simply managed, and a| Political or religious reasons or for prose style which reads like poetry|™mere adventure, went forth from Have you too experienced that blank combine to make it a book for W Europe and overran Damas- sensation when you were having din- ner with your most intelligent friends and their conversation was of books and paintings and operas of which you had heard nothing? You’ll admit it’s a ghastly feeling. It’s comparatively easy to play “Do you know?” at a dance, or discuss this week’s show at the Howard, but when when it comes to Eugene O'Neill and Gabrilowitsch and Naneeseo di Giorgio, matters be- come rather diffifult. Someone is sure to ask you about “The Bridge of San Luis Rey.” Every- one, including William Tyson Phelps, Hugh Walpole, Heywood Broun and numberless others, is calling it the finest novel of the year. Other people than the literary powers that be seem to think so for it has become the best selling book in the country. Unusual characters, vividly portrayed, a plot romance. ” ages. cus and Jerusalem and the Holy If you don’t object to having your | Land.” feathers ruffled, by all means read Isa Glenn’s “Southern Charm.” You'll be a little angry if you’re from Georgia or Mississippi or South Carolina or any of those Seater je ge ladies are still addressed as “ma’am.” You'll be a little bored, too, by the way Miss Glenn prolongs her slender thread of plot, but in the end—well, it’s a good book to have finished. Add to these “Deluge,” which a friend of mine called “fascinating.” “Claire Ambler,” Booth Tarkington’s excellent portrait of a flapper, and Hugh Walpole’s “Wintersmoon,” and you'll make quite an excellent dinner partner while the conversation centers on fiction. To be more seriously in- telligent, one should read “Disraeli” and “Fremont, the West’s Great Ad- venturer,” both being biographies of unusual clarity and sympathy. In “The General’s Ring,” by Selma Lagerlof (N. Y., Doubleday, Doran and Company), the Nobel prize win- ner has again proven her genius and has given us another story from the Lowenskold saga. The tale centers around a ring presented for valor to Bengt Lowenskold by his king, Charles XII and the calamities that follow its theft from his grave by the peasant Bard Bardsson—calamities which be- gin with the burning of Bard Bards- son’s cottage on the very night of the theft and which go on through two Of the important plays, Eugene O’Neill’s “Strange Interlude” stands out. It lasts for five hours, and the management is considerate enough to allow an hour and a half for dinner. George Jean Nathan calls it O’Neill’s finest and greatest play, in which he has dared a profound and beautiful thing.” (We got that from “The American Mercury,” so take it or leave it.) At any rate, if you liked “The Great God Brown,” you may like “Strange Interlude.” The musical event of the month was the 229th concert of the Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Arturio Tos- eanini. If you know. nothing of Tos- canini, learn now, for he is considered the greatest conductor of modern times. “Musical celestial.” His concert is described in America” as “well-nigh Interesting too are the performance of Bach’s “St Matthew Passion” and the visit of Maurice Ravel, the distin- guished French composer, to this coun- try. The most important event of the month for art lovers is the sale by the American Art Association of the art collections of the late Judge Elbert H. Gary. This includes a remarkable group of paintings, and collections of French and English furniture, Chinese porcelains, Georgian silver, rugs, and more generations until the ring is re-| sculpture. Chief interest is centering stored to Bengt’s grave. Of course|in the paintings, among which are it’s the old, old story of the curse that | Gainsborough’s “The Market Cart,” follows stolen jewels but the general and who stalks around in high jack boots | Swe THINK: am We wonder what would happen if the year book were to cease listing a graduate’s activities under her name. There are some of us who would re- joice. We think it really would be a good thing for such a list is not an ac- curate account of a college career and the omission of it might tend to lessen the over-organization of the campus. The reason that it is not accurate is that most offices are flexible and the amount of service depends largely on the holder. Besides many girls are Rembrandt’s “Young Warrior,” Frans Hals’ “Young Cavalier.” too modest to put down all the things they have done. Then there are those whose service has never led to any conspicuous office. It would lessen over-organization because under the present system many people try out for clubs; in order that they may not have a blank space under their names. We cannot help looking forward to the time when we will have to put “fire lieutenant and proctor” under our name. M., ’30. % AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE DECATUR, GEORGIA Spacious and beautiful grounds elegant buildings with modern conveniences, full and able faculty. Courses leading to A. B. degree. Best advantages in music and art. For Catalog, Address J. R. McCain, President Oe A A A CS OTe THE AGONISTIC Mr. Carlton Speaks | In Chapel Friday Subject Is New Turkey. Mr. Albert Carlton, traveling secre- tary of Student Volunteer Movement, spoke in chapel Friday morning. Mr. Carlton gave some very interesting facts about new Turkey and the pro- gress Western civilization and Christi- anity are making there. Since the government withdrew its support from Islam, the Mohammedan religion has practically lost hold on Turkey itself. The men dress even more up to date t than the average American and the status of women is rapidly changing. The American schools are well attend- ed and are encouraged by the govern- ment. 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High Co. | Enchanting Spring Songs In Sad MW UREN Se ts LO #33 LOL LLL EES SE TT OE ST SE 1 CR CS) DC SD {eR - “Come, and trip it, as you go On the light, fantastic toe’— Milton wrote this long ages ago, and we liked it lots when we studied it; but it’s even better now, for we can really apply it to our sure ’nuf school life. For on this coming Saturday that much-talked-of, much praised, much thrilled-over event is actually coming off—in other words, May Day is here! Everyone is wild with ex- citement, peoples’ families are coming up for it, we’re all wondering what the queen will wear and if the maids will look as gorgeous as they did last year. Those of us who are lucky enough to be in it are having a hec- tic time putting the finishing touches on our costumes; and those of us who are merely spectators are swell- ing with pride over our graceful room- mates and are hoping against fate that they won’t forget their dances. (They’ve practised up and down the hall enough—but those scarfs are so tricky!) Anyway it’s all ready and tempus is fugitting mighty fast these days, so it won’t be long now. And don’t forget that other big event Saturday night—Senior Opera— and they say it’s grand! Emily Kingsbery, Carolyn Essig, Ann McCollum and Therese Barks- dale attended the Xi Psi Phi dance at Druid Hills Tuesday evening. Margaret Rice and Lillian White at- tended a bridge party given by Mary Maritz. Julia Thompson’s father is spend- ing a few days in Atlanta. Sara Hill, Kitty Purdy, Julia Thompson, Wesa Chandler, Chopin Hudson, Jean Gray, Adele Arbuckle, Flossy Hill, Laura Brown, Mary Mc- Callie celebrated the holiday with a picnic, Peggy Lou Armstrong spent the holiday with Mary Gregory. She also attended a dinner at the Biltmore with an uncle. Anne Turner spent Thursday at home. She brought her mother back with her for opera. Harriet Todd’s mother and father and little brother were here for a few days this past week. Elinore Bellingrath’s mother visited her for a few days of opera. Eleanor Horton, Mildred Duncan and Elinore had dinner in town with her Wednes- day night. Carolyn Payne and “Chugga” Syd- nor spent the week-end in Rome, Ga. Nell’s sister, Katherine Hillhouse, spent the week-end with her. Jo Walker, Catherine Allen, Elise Roberts, Jean Lamont, and Jo Houston attended the Beta Kid dance at Druid Hills. Lila Porcher attended the Scabbard and Blade dance Thursday night. Jo Walker, Vera Kamper, Elise Roberts, Helen Hendricks, Betty Reid, and Catherine Allen went to a bridge party Thursday afternoon given by Pat Murphy. Betty Fuller, Dorothy Harper, Eliz- abeth Grier, Virginia Miller, and Sal- lie McFadyen were entertained by | Mrs, Fields Thursday night at a din- ner party. Elise Roberts and Catherine Allen attended the Briarean dance last week. Lenora Briggs, Lila Porcher, and Hazel Wolfle attended the Tech relays Monday. Elizabeth and Lucy Grier, Sallie Mc- Fadyen and Peggy Lou Armstrong went to dinner and to the Erlanger with Pete and Lucy’s uncle last week. Mrs. Peeples entertained the Senior class at a tea Thursday afternoon in honor of Anna Knight. Louise Fowler and Mary Jewett Doyall spent the week-end in Coving- ton with Louise’s parents. Martha Kirven’s mother attended opera and Martha stayed in Atlanta with her. We are glad to know that Miss Calhoun is back on the campus after an illness of several weeks. She has been at Wesley Memorial Hospital, following a serious operation. During her absence her sister has taken over her duties on the campus. We hope that Miss Calhoun will rapidly regain her former health and strength. Gaines Cottage was well represent- ed at Riverside Academy this past week-end. Those going up to enjoy the Pan-Hellenic dances at Little Com- mencement were: Bet Cole, Lou Sher- fessee, and Mackie Hough. Sarah Glenn from Gaines went up to David- son for Junior week. The recent holiday was enjoyed in various ways by the cottagers. Annie Zillah Watson had lunch in town with Mrs. Paul Carter from her home town. Harriet Alexander and Virginia Cam- eron spent the day with Mrs. E. B. Gause, having dinner at the Biltmore and attending opera with her. Ruth Peck went to Fort McPherson; and Betty Berry spent the day with her grandmother in Atlanta. Sara Johnston spent the week-end in Logansville, Ga., with her cousin. Marion Green spent Thursday night with her aunt in Atlanta. Her mother is also the guest of her aunt. Therese Barksdale attended the “Zip” dance at the Druid Hills Golf Club on Tuesday night. Virginia Cameron spent the week- end in Atlanta with Mrs. W. A. Smith. POLLY STONE AT- TENDS CONFERENCE Polly Stone is going to represent Agnes Scott at the American Alumnae Council which will meet in Minneap- olis May 3, 4 and 5. This council is an association of the alumni and alumnae secretaries of the leading col- leges and universities in the United States and Canada. This is their an- nual meeting. It may be remembered that Polly attended their meeting at Chapel Hill, N. C., last year. Polly left May 1 in order to stop over in Chicago and she expects to be present at a meeting of Agnes Scott Alumnae there today. Among those who will be present are: Martha Stansfield, Martha Ekes Mathews, Mrs. Ed Harrison, known to Agnes Scott people as Miss Katherine Galt, and Mary Ferguson. She: “I prayed for you last night.” He: “Next time call me up, and I'll come right over.” His mother called him Louie be- cause he was the sixteenth. First Frosh: “How’s your blind date last night?” Second Verdant: “Awful thin. I bet she could go through a flute without striking a note.” BLACKFRIARS INITIATE NEW MEMBERS (Continued from Page One) young Valentine Brown in “Quality Street’; and Sarah Marsh acted little Olive in Galsworthy’s “The Mob.” After the president, Mary Sayward, had formally welcomed these seven new members to Blackfriars, the meet- ing was turned over to the social com- mittee. TRE AGONTISTEC Colleges Cancel Comie Contracts Seattle, Wash. (By New Student Service) —College Humor is no longer to be leader and dictator of American collegiate wit, so far as the Western Association of College Comics is con- cerned. The editors and managers of these publications, in convention at the University of Washington, voted to break their contracts which gave Col- lege Humor sole reprint rights. “Our reason for breaking the con- tract,” said Albert Salisbury, presi- dent of the association, “is that we feel the College Humor is painting a picture of flaming youth which is not real, and which gives the average reader a false idea of college life.”— Mercer Cluster. A College Education About this time of year, when everyone is feeling imbued with the the fever of spring and dissatisfied with the routine of work and study, there is a tendency to be over-critical and underestimate the practical value of an education. This June when thou- sands of college graduates set forth! to seek positions, the question will be asked many times: Does education pay? The majority will realize that it|dents are supposed kept open from 8 in the morning un-| last fall. til midnight. It is believed that no other college library in the country remains open so long, and Princeton itself, in the 180 years of its exist- ence, has never before had such regu- lations. The adoption of the four- course plan, with the additional indi- vidual research work resultant, has perhaps necessitated this change.— Smith College Weekly. Wild Life Four Ohio State boys, accompanied by 100 Vassar girls, will study geology in the wilds of the Rockies next sum- mer. Prof. Thomas McDougal Hillis, formerly of Ohio State, will choose the lucky Don Juans. The avowed purpose of the trip will be to acquaint the Vassar girls with nature’s idiosyncrasies. Besides work that is of course expected of them on moonlight nights, says the Ohio State Lantern, the four gentlemen will do the cooking, pitch the tents, and any- thing else that comes in the line of camping hardships. All living ex- penses of the Ohio men will be paid, and they are supposed to take geology just as seriously as the Vassar stu- to do,—Vassar does, but a few statistics may fortify Miscellany News. the minds of those who are pondering over the advisability of returning to school next year. The Federal Bureau of Education has found, by careful investigation, that untrained persons can earn from $400 to $1200 a year. Those with com- mon school education will draw from $600 to $1500 for every twelve months of labor expended. High school grad- uates will receive from $850 to $2450 and college graduates will pocket from $1400 to $5000 over the same period of time. Thus we have a picture of the finan- cial value of an education, but still better are its other aspects. The col- lege graduate is given a knowledge of | the best things of other generations; he acquires an appreciation of the finer concepts and ideals of life, He will have the knowledge of methods and the powers of observation re- quired to supply new needs and pro- vide trained minds. It is this ability and knowledge which comes with the college education that gives it the true value, a value which cannot be meas- ured in dollars and cents.—The Cadet. Political Put on D. A. R. Blacklist Included among the names in the recently published “blacklist” of the Daughters of the American Revolution is the Vassar College Political Asso- ciation, there listed as one of the or- ganization of “dangerous radical ten- dencies” again which the D. A. R. is waging a campaign. Similarly con- demned student organizations are the Ambherst-Holyoke classes for workers, the Barnard Social Science Club, the Bryn Mawr Liberal Club, the Dart- mouth Round Table, the Harvard Stu- dent Liberal Club, the Wellesley Col- lege Forum, the Yale Liberal Club, and a number of political associations of other colleges. These organizations, the D. A. R. believes, undermine the morale of the American nation, and are regrettable in their influence on the citizens of the United States. We hope our friend who wrote Beaux Arts this week will pardon this gentle thrust: College Product I love to show that I Am well-informed I always feel so spry When I’ve performed. I chatter sotto voce Of Benedetto Croce And mention with esprit Paul Valery. I talk with intuition About the art of Titian And revel in the Beaux-Arts And minuets of Mozart’s. I pounce like any vulture On gents of lesser culture, The sculptured gods of Myron, The light-heart loves of Byron, I speak about with ease and will For all is grist unto my mill. This from the Vassar News speaks for itself: Lines in Late Spring By an Unathletic Junior Never again do I take gym; Gone for good is the indecision Whether to fence or arch or swim, Earning alike my friends’ derision. Never alas could I be Greek,— Panhellenic, Olympic-gam-ic Always my tennis shoes would squeak Always my gym blouse bulge the same-ic. Bloomer elastics I never trusted, Feared I ever the last exam. What if the floor was never dusted— What do I care since its through I am! LAST WORD FOUND After seventy years of painstaking labor, the celebrated Oxford diction- ary has finally been completed. The last word has been found and set down. This last word, “zyzt,” the 411,047th word in the language, is the obsolete form of what would now be These clubs are “dangerously radical.” | “thou sayest.” It seems the ideal last Among those listed as being merely | word for a book of words. “interlocked with radical groups” are Back in 1882, Sir James Murray such familiar organizations as The| sent the first pages of A to press. This Women’s Christian Temperance Union, | explains why such a common word— the Y. M. C. A., the Y. W. C. A,, the Fellowship of Youth for Peace, the World Peace Foundation, the National Student Forum, and other national as- sociations. By blacklisting the organi- zations and speakers from them it is the aim of the D. A. R. to “safeguard against conditions that challenge our government and institutions.’’-—Vas- sar News. Love of Learning Princeton, in the interests of the aq AIBAQI, OY] YYA payn.t sey ‘orwapHRoe now—as “appendicitis” is not in this huge dictionary of ten volumes. In 1882, “appedicitis” had not been recog- nized as a separate disease and the word had not been coined. But there will be a supplement to the work to take care of just such omissions. The supplement will have to be a very large one, and perhaps it is just a bit early to begin talking about it since Volume X, the last one, of this great dictionary is not to be published until late in March. But no dictionary will ever catch up with a language as alive as English. Views and Interviews | Being at loss for a subject for “in- terviews” I climbed up to third floor Main for inspiration—and got it. You can always get inspiration from third floor Main—maybe not as lofty as its name Third Floor would make you think—but there is always something interesting going on up there. This time some of the Freshmen were talk- ing about the dumbest things they ever did so I listened in. Helen Duke was telling about something she did Some of the Sophomores told her that we were to have a holi- day called “Flag Day” and all the girls who bought a flag and marched around the campus could be excused from classes. So Helen bought a little flag in “Dec” and waited on the front steps of Main all afternoon for the procession to begin, and missed a gym class. Jeanette Nichols is still suffering from a “dumb” stunt of hers. She and Dit were to go out for the week- end but Dit got campused. Jeanette called their hostess to tell her that she could come but Dit was campused, but she got so hacked she said “We are campused” and now she ean’t go, and she had made her no-break for Garbers. Jean Grey said she used to pray for a twin every night but final- ly gave up in despair. Then another time she said that suffering from an optical illusion she thought a street car she just got off had a flat tire, and so she ran after the street car to tell the motorman he had a flat tire. I then decided to question some upperclassmen and see if their tales of dumbness could equal the Fresh- men’s. Mary Mackey said that when she was a Freshman she went in to see the Admission Committee and when the teacher stuck out her hand to take her white card Mary Mackey shook her hand cordially. Sallie Coth- ran said the dumbest thing she ever did was make Phi Beta Kappa, but I don’t catch on, exactly. Mary Reviere says her dumb acts are always due to her inability to make final decisions. Just before exams last semester she had to go home to have her glasses changed but also had to stay at school over the week-end and finish a term paper. She just couldn’t decide which to do. So she worked on the term paper until 35 minutes before time for the bus, jumped on a street car, got off again to phone the bus to wait for her, got on another street car, caught the bus, decided to get off and go back at every stop, and finally arrived at home still undecided. I think that was luck instead of dumbness, though. Everyone who was asked was ready to tell something funny she’d done but it is my secret opinion that they wouldn’t tell the very dumbest thing they ever did—I know I wouldn’t tell mine! | pus where dates can’t sit. GIDBIE GOSo LP Giddy, hon, Truly a revelation for you—the sec- ret of a woman’s charm discovered, in a bull session. ‘Tis feminity, Giddy, and all our efforts henceforth shall be with at goal in view. It’s surprising what a little energy and will power ean do; you would hardly know Zoo. She has been reading all the ads for advice, and my dear, she really spends forty-five minutes at night trying to develop a “skin you love to touch.” She curls her hair and her eyelashes, drops her voice and raises her laugh and actually deprives herself of break- fast just to get a beauty sleep. Sara Townsend’s brother, George, heard about her and wrote her quite an ar- dent letter—he was so overcome to at last find his ideal woman. Mary Mackey must possess the great charm too, cause she’s been get- ting anonymous letters. He turned out to be a big athlete, who just had one glimpse of a “fascinating dainty lit- tle blonde,” and another glimpse of her picture in somebody’s room. Strawberry blondes are good too. Did you see Dorothy Smith’s first love who came out to see her night be- fore last? They hadn’t seen each other since they were four years old, and the only thing he could remember about her was the time he got a switching for pushing her into a mud puddle. But he heard she was going to school here and called her up for a date. The whole thing is really very romantic, Giddy. Romance ought to flourish out here—it gets so many discouragements. Why they even put ruffles on the trees on the back cam- They can’t even see them—the dear s. s. and g. things. And if they could, they couldn’t use them unless they lived a thousand miles away. “Why, look here,” Cora said to me Sunday night, “there’s as many dates as on Satur- day, and all of ’em is fictions names.” But there wasn’t anything ‘“fic- tious” about the names of the people Carolyn Nash and Virge Shaffner and Betsey Bennett met at the Biltmore the other night. My dear, they went to a supper-dance given for the opera stars, and Callie swears Martinelli asked her when they could receive callers at Agnes Scott, and wanted a late date after opera Saturday night. Did you hear many of them, Giddy? Why Harriet Smith and Mary Shep- herd had whole season tickets; I can imagine nothing more luxurious, ex- cept setting downstairs and wearing an evening dress and a corsage. I really with Helen worth going just to go downstairs be- And you'll see lots of your friends who’re agree McLaurin—it’s tween acts and see “night life.” kind enough to speak to you—Mary Crenshaw, and Lila Porcher and sev- Mary has developed the great art of wearing flowers without eral others. even knowing she has them on. She ought to be able to, by now. But opera has its unpleasant sides (besides putting you to sléep). Jean Grey went dashing to the bathroom to turn on her tub, for she knew she “must be at the underpass at 6:45.” Well, the door was locked. So she yelled, “Who’s there?” (Just like Paul Revere). Nobody answered, so she yelled again, “Who’s there ?’’—in oh such a vicious tone. Then this meek little voice answered, “Dittie Winter’s mother.” Poor Jean just turned and ran without another word. I believe Dittie was as mean as Bibb McKee—no, maybe not quite, For Zou does so love to sleep, but, she finally decided to get up at 7 o’clock, on a holiday just to play tennis. For some strange reason the clock gained two hours during the night. Zou had waking up on her mind and happened to open one eye at the clock about five. It registered seven, so up she got and went dashing around to get ready. She ran all the way to the court so as not to be late—and they weren’t there. Of course she was furious at being stood up, but finally concluded they had gotten tired wait- ing on her. So she went back to bed til 7:30 and then got up to go get mail. She thought it most unkind of the school not to put up mail because it was a holiday. Speaking of tennis brings my troubles back to me. I hit myself in the head with my racket yesterday and have the most awful bruise. T think I’ll have to go down and get Dr. Sweet to dress it for me. Please send flowers and sympathy in case I have to go to the infirmary, Giddy— and letters, especially, are appreciat- ed. As ever, Aggie. Se) |) a) oe aoa Ss ee eee LL A) res and voile . . triangle scarfs! share during o “ Summer frocks, summer hats, shoes cottons and linens . . . undies galore, of crepe de chine, rayon . smartest accessories, bags, gloves, costume jewelry, A big store full of amazing values for you to A WEEK OF THRILLING SALES! 7 VALUE GIVING PROFIT-SHARING DAYS gorgeous new silks, Supre-macy Sale! DAVISON? PAXON Co. ATLANTA A A | A A | |e : Affiliated with MACY'S — New York LF | | | A | | | THE AGONISTIC Lois Combs Gives Recital Combs, of Atlanta, is a news item of interest to Agnes Scott students. Lois is a Sophomore day student and is the music student of Harold P. Horner. Her recital took place Friday evening in the Chamber of Commerce Audi- torium. The program was as follows: The piano recital by Miss Lois PART I Pu PYenIde: 2 oe Heller 2. Sonata in F. Minor_____ Beethoven Allegro Menuetto Finale—Prestissimo Se WINNS oe Schumann PART II 4) Reverie: aso a DeBussy 5. Three Tone Poems, Edward MacDowell (a) An Old Trysting Place (b) A Deserted Farm (¢c) By a Meadow Brook 6. Selected —-=-.=--.-==-- MacDowell 7. On the Mountains__..--.-.-- Grieg From Norweigian Sketches They call the human skeleton in the circus Napoleon because he is so much bony part. Helen is so dumb she thinks “social- ism” should be a separate chapter in the book of etiquette. What’s an operetta? Don’t be dumb—it’s a girl who works for the telephone company. Dear Lillian: Ends Season With Track Meet) Varsity Announced The many weeks of practice and training in track culminated in the big track meet held Tuesday afternoon. This was a fitting event with which to close all the athletic activities for the year, and a big feature in the Ath- letic Association’s Rally Day. Honors went to Mildred McCalip, who broke the record (170 ft.) for the baseball throw with a throw of 189 ft. Class honors for the meet were as follows: Seniors, Ist; Freshmen, second, and Juniors third. The places in each event were: Human hurdle race—Juniors, Fresh- men, Sophomores. Three-legged race—Seniors, omores, Juniors. Hop-step jump—R. Hudson, Purdie, Friedman. 50-yd. dash—Grier, Purdie Sprinkle. Baseball throw—McCalip, R. Hud- son, Fowler. 75-yd dash—Harper, Hudson, Grier. Hurdles—Grier, Morrow, Pringle. Javelin—Ferguson, Arwood, R. Hud- son. Soph- I overheard that “Jack’’ and Charlotte were planning a pajama party some nite this week. You just can bet I am going to wear my “red hot” ones I bought at the New York Dress Shop (next to Chamberlin’s). Pajama, Pajama, Dg : 4 * SEA aT Sena ene oe oe enka hese he she ae shee eke eheaeotenls ste SJ , re x : % % % % K % : : Ba m is Decatur Bank & Trust Company Commercial Banking, Savings Department, Trust Department and Travellers’ Cheques. Alice. Alice. eee aT eee see feof ne ole oe oes oes oleae eee oe ele se oe lesen ee oe oe le oe oe ene none oe lens senders eons OOM IMI mesa oS Se ae ee ae Se ae ne nee oe eae ene ese oe ne seas oleae se shee sie sis see *, *, * For May Day Wear May-Day! The —and out of it! to usher. LL O S) ) )O ) SO S ) ) e *, “st word con- jures up visions of the color- ful costumes in the procession Allen’s has scores and dozens of crepes and georgettes ideal for so picturesque an occasion. Also, there are chic white frocks for the Senior who is A wide range of styles and prices allows for every taste and allowance. JP Aifen 6 €o. “The Store all Women Know" Letters Awarded; The awarding of letters and stars Paxon Winner in Tennis Finals Amidst the flying colors of their and the announcement of varsities|¢lasses mingled with those of their featured the chapel exercises on last | Alma Mater, Nash and Paxon battled Wednesday. A beautiful placque with| Tuesday afternoon for tennis cham- name and class engraved is a gift to the school by Elizabeth Lynn to be presented each year to the singles ten- nis champion. Rachel Paxon, 1928 champion, is the first to receive the award. Letters were presented to Hough, Arwood, Perkinson, Hunter, Selman, C. Hudson, Crenshaw and M. Anderson. were given to H. Kalmon, Owen, Grier, R. Hudson. The swimming varsity is composed of Ogden (sorry that her name was overlooked in announcement), C. Hudson, Southerland, Pasco, Selman and H. Kalmon. Baseball varsity members are Mc- Calip, Fowler, Hough, Glenn, Hargis, Dunbar, Arwood, Flinn and Hudson. Track varsity is as follows: Grier, Harper, R. Hudson, Friedman, Purdie, Arwood, Preston, Logan. The much prized athletic banner must this year be divided between the Juniors and Seniors who tied for first place. Second and third places go to Sophomores and Freshmen re- spectively. The sport banners go to the following classes: Swimming ban- ner, Junior; baseball banner, Senior; track banner, Senior. Glenn, Logan, Flynn, Stars Pasco, The track meet was followed by a get-together athletic dinner in the dining room for all teams and squads. We make our own Ice Cream and Sandwiches TRY THEM! RILEY & LACY Phone Dea. 1100-1101 IRENE HAT SHOP Hats, Flowers and Cards for the Agnes Scott graduate. Masonic Bldg. DECATUR, GA. AGNES SCOTT GIRLS! Get your goodies at the ELITE TEA ROOM Decatur pionship of the college. There were quite a few spectators, all of whom were held in suspense by the accurate swings of the two competitors. At the outset the players gave promise of staying “neck and neck.” Paxon won the first game, Nash the second. Each steadily and persistent- ly returned the ball to her opponent. The onlookers had the pleasure of wit- nessing what seemed to be profes- sional tennis. Paxon, with her experienced back- hand, gradually stacked the games up against her plucky opponent and claimed the first set. But Nash did not appear ruffled in the least. She gallantly entered on the second set, completing plays which seemed wholly impossible of being handled. But in spite of her efforts, Paxon’s consist- ent playing won out in the end. Those who missed this match have something to regret. It was worth the going just to see the perfect spirit of friendly rivalry exhibited by both players. Paxon, we are delighted to hail you as champion!! Nash, we are proud of you for showing us the way to be a real sport!! What’s a reverie? The umpire at a prize-fight! “Bib”: There are several things I can always count on. “Zou”: What are they? “Bib”: My fingers. Do you know the Mariner brothers? No. Who are they? Silas and Ancient. Woman (in book store): I want a book for my son; something useful, enlightening, and not on modern life. Clerk: We have a complete line of notebooks, madam. Lillian: Are you graduating? Margaret: To a certain degree, “Ed gave his girl an Atlanta ring.” “What kind is that?” “One with a stone mountin’.” Belts Pennants Shirts Novelties THE COLLEGIATE SHOPPE 153 Sycamore Street Dearborn 1768 Dry Cleaning Sweaters Ties Pressing Beautiful Footwear $7 OO Featuring beautiful styles to suit the diserim- inating taste of the col- lege miss. Quality Footwea 46-48 WHITEHALL ST. SE AL AG GG | A | | a >) > GED aE ED-0-EED 0-H: i AO) A) A) A) A SS ) ed A peppy style for early summer. All Blonde Kid or Patent with overlay on yamp and strap of honey, beige, silk, kid. Box or spoke heel. Qa ed OF FL | | LL) - Alumnae News The Alumnae notes that are of in- terest this week are as follows: Julia Heaton, ’21, now Mrs. E. C. Coleman, announces the birth of her daughter, Julianne Coleman, on April 23. Geraldine Wood, ’11, recently mar- ried Mr. W. C. Burne, a contractor of Miami, Fla. Polly Stone has just returned from Birmingham, where she attended an alumnus luncheon given at the South- ern Club. Mary Griffin, ’24, now Mrs. Lewis Williams, has moved into her lovely new home in the Hollywood develop- ment of Birmingham. Elizabeth Clark, ’27, is visiting Carolina McCall at Agnes Scott. Anne McRay, ’25, has also been visiting at the college. Mary Kelly, 715 (Mrs. Emmett Cole- man), will stay at the college while she attends a convention of the Fed- eration of Women’s Clubs to be held in Atlanta. Her husband is mayor of Barnesville, Ga., and entertained re- cently the French Ambassador. Dick Scandrett and Polly Stone re- late a lovely trip to Columbus, Ga., when they visited Hilda McConnell, now Mrs. B. R. Adams. They also saw Martha Ivey, ’25, who was one of the queens of the Centennial. Bernice Mason, ’22, will be married on May 10 to Captain P. T. Fry of the United States Army. They will be stationed in the Philippines for two years. Augusta Skeen and Professor Guy of Emory University have written in colaboration a book on chemical analy- sis which will be printed this spring by Ginn and Company. It has been used for sometime at Emory in the manuscript form. The following was taken from the Lexington, Va., paper concerning Mary Junkin, ex ’28: “Miss Mary Junkin, of Lexington, a student in the Junior design plans at the Jasper George school of art, Boston, is on the school honor roll for exceptional work during the last semester.” Mary Ella Hammond, ’26, of Griffin, and Billie Cowan Dean will spend the week-end at the college. We only hope many of alumnae will find it convenient to return and join with us again in the celebration of May Day. Aileen Moore: Am I the kind of girl you would give your name to? Bill: Yes, but not my real name. Merritt: I wonder what Sally is thinking about. Lou: Don’t be vulgar. Jean: Jimmy must be very wealthy. Callie: Do you think so? Jean: Yes, I’ve been to four form- als with him and he had a different tux each time. DeKalb Theatre MONDAY, APRIL 30th Clara Bow =— she “THE ANCIENT MARINER” TUESDAY, MAY Ist Dolores Costello 5 — “THE COLLEGE WIDOW” WEDNESDAY, MAY 2nd James Oliver Curwood’s “THE COUNTRY BEYOND” THURSDAY-FRIDAY, MAY 3rd-4th Gene Stratton Porter’s Famous Story “FRECKLES” SATURDAY, MAY 5th Fred Thomson Sy “DON MIKE” THURSDAY-FRIDAY-SAT- URDAY, MAY 3rd, 4th, 5th PAUL SHORT’S JUNIOR FOLLIES 6 SENIOR VESPERS HELD SUNDAY (Continued from Page One) probably know less of that individual whom we call “myself” than of the friends whom we have made in the last year. Why do you even know the sound of your own voice; can you really hear it as you hear others; do you know what you really look like; can you see yourself in your own mind’s eye as you can see your friends. To become masters of ourselves we must have time to know ourselves. That is why I say that we have lost our sense of proportion when we spend so much time doing things that we give no thought to the girl who does them. We need time to sit down with ourselves and talk to ourselves. At least we need to have a speaking acquaintance with our own selves— and most of us would not even recog- nize them if we met them on the campus. But beyond time to make our own acquaintance we need courage to be friends with ourselves. A true friend is one who sees our faults, who never minimizes them but who sees through them to those other things which make us still worthy of her friendship. If you have one true friend you have all the provision that you need to meet the disappointments and failures of life; if you have two you are among the blessed of the earth, one of its spiritual millionaires. Such a true friend needs above all understanding. But when you set out to make friends with yourself you need courage. The little ingratitudes, and meanness that seem unimportant in your friend; the vanity, hypocrisy and ambition which if you find them in her you will look thru to finer things, are rather awful things to find in yourself. To find weakness is worst of all. It takes the greatest courage to face valiantly the fact that you have failed to follow a star which you felt was the guiding star of your life; that you have failed to keep tryst with the ideal which you placed for yourself. Yet no matter how much you find about yourself that is hateful to you, you will not be morbid. A morbid person never has the courage to know herself; she is morbid from having continually hidden in dark corners to avoid meeting her real self. If you lose courage to face your real self that self is always worth knowing for cour- ageous people are always fine. And when you have actually met that other self you can set about changing it. You can make yourself into a person with whom you will not be afraid to be left alone; you will haye found a more abundant life. And after all, who would want to find that their other self was perfect? Perfection is complete; it means that the thing for which we were put in the world has already been accom- plished you have nothing to live for; you have been deprived of the priv- ilege of living, there is nothing to do but exist through the remaining years. Self conquest never comes to an end. It is a continual endeavor and striv- ing. “He that ruleth his spirit” we read, “is greater than he that taketh a city.” In this life-long struggle to capture the citadel of ourselves few of us ever get beyond the outer walls, but each little point that we capture brings us that much nearer to the abundant life. To know ourself is our first task. It should take the first portion of our time. Knowing yourself will teach what things are of greatest importance to you as an individual, what things you need to choose from all this array of possibilities. Your sense of proportion will be wisely developed; these things which will make your life more abun- dant in its possibilities of worth to others, are the things which are most worth your having. The things on which you spend your time at college wll make a definite impression on you —whether they are your studies, your outside activities or your friendships. For what did you come to college? If you have not thought that out; stop to think. What is the aim of a college? It is education. I do not say study, for I think college students often make the mistake of confusing the means with the end. We did not come to Agnes Scott for four years of study but for four years of intensive intro- duction to the process of education. Study is a means to one type of edu- cation but never the end. Those who overemphasize it are neglecting one of the primary sources of education— perhaps the only source—that is, peo- ple. Books are a substitute for the people whom we can never meet. We study the writing or the word of a man, the history or social environ- ment of his time, all these in an ef- fort to reconstruct the human, living element which we can never quite reach. We try to live with them and we come for four years to a peculiar and isolated community because we can never easily learn to know these things away from the distractions of active life. And generations have found it well worth the time to know the people; but not worth the snap of your fingers to have merely facts at your command. We are not educated if you spend all our time learning the people of our own day, just as we are not edu- cated if we haye spent all our time with the people of the past. What we should remember is that college is a place where we Spend most of our time with the people of the past that we may be better prepared for the people of the present. That is the second proportion which we should establish in our lives here— that the purpose of a college is to give this kind of education and that its method is study. But at the same time we can go on learning from peo- ple around us. One kind of educa- tion does not exclude the other. If you have some special talent which should be developed, your time can be well and wisely spent in some campus organization for that talent. But there are other intangible things which will make your life full and abundant, friendships, and walks and talks together, spring evenings on the campus or clear star-lit nights—things that will give you a deep serenity and joy. 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Un- happy people are slackers; they made the load of duties and tasks heavier for themselves and others; they re- fuse to play the game of life—the most glorious game in which any of us can take part. It is surely suffi- ciently thrilling just to be allowed to live. With that privilege continual- ly ours, we should be willing to live joyously. We ought not to make of this busi- ness of rightly guiding your lives aja heavy task. Even if it must be done thoughtfully, it can just as well be done joyfully. Let us take our cour- age boldly in our hands, learn to know ourselves, and then go joyfully to the work of selecting those things which will make our lives more abundant and will help us to enrich the lives of others. If sometimes we seem to have lost our sense of proportion, if we seem not able to decide these things which are most important for us, there is one sure criterion to fol- low. Which one of those things would you prefer to remember having done? Which one could you look back on as most valuable. We can look back over college in that light. These four short years form perhaps the most definite and clear-cut period of our lives. We will perhaps never again have a time which is so self-complete. Other years will merge into succeed- ing ones almost imperceptibly. But it was a definite break and change when we came to college and an even more definite one now that we are leaving. Looking back over the four years we can see what choices were wise—they are those things which we are glad to remember, things which we do not mind thinking about when we are alone. They are the fine and true things. Then let us give our time and energy to those things which we will not regret seeing in retrospect. This does not make life a solemn and somber affair for surely it will make us just as happy to see joy and beauty in retrospect as to see duties fulfilled. The fine things are the things with which we do not mind being alone, the materials which will go to make our life really abundant. Life is like a building for which we are making a continual selection of material. This selection is governed by the type of building we wish to build. Shortly after the world war an old gentleman was travelling thru the devastated region of northern France. One day he was delayed and did not reach the town at which he had ex- pected to spend the night but had to stop at another town whose name he had not even heard before. Early the next morning he set out Greater Values “pintchucks ey 510% IDIRIESS STH ARCADE BUILDING Lawrence’s Pharmacy A Real Drug Store Phones Dearborn 0762-0763 309 East College Ave., Opposite Depot, Decatur, Ga. CALL BROYLES Cash and Delivery Grocery Store For quick and courteous service Dearborn 0597 R. L. MYERS, Manager For MOTHER’S DAY CARDS The Hat Box 311 Church St. BOOKHAMMER’S HAIR DRESSING PARLORS 7814 Whitehall St Biltmore Hotel 1 Ponce de Leon Ave Ga for a walk. When he came to the pub- lic square he noticed that a very large building was being constructed—un- usually large for a town of that size. His curiosity was aroused and going up to one of the workmen and touch- ing him on the should he asked: “My man, what are you making?” The man barely glanced at him. “Twenty francs a day,” he replied. Not satisfied the old gentleman went to a second workman and asked him the same question. The man answered: “I’m making a statue of St. Peter, sir.” Still unsatisfied the old gentleman went up to a third workman and re- peated his question, “My man, what are you making?” The man looked up with a wonderful light in his eyes. “Why, sir,” he said, “I am building cathedral!” If we proportion our time only to those things which are worthy of a great building—to truth and strength and loyalty and faithfulness—for its foundations and strong wall and to friendship and joy for its ornaments we can say, not only at the end of four years at college; but at the end of life—“I have built a cathedral.” ELINORE MORGAN IS eee K. U. B. Elects Officers for ’28-’29 Plans Publicity Campaign for Agnes Scott in Lo- cal Newspapers. At a call meeting held last Wednes- day K. U. B. elected officers for the coming year. The president will be Helen Ridley, ’29; vice-president, Edith MecGranahan, ’29; secretary- treasurer, Laura Brown, ’31. These girls are particularly well fitted to serve as officers of this journalistic club. Helen Ridley and Edith Mc- Granahan are members of B. O. Z., popular contributors to the Aurora, and have done newspaper work in K. U. B. and on the Agonistic. Laura Brown, though a Freshman, has identi- fied herself thru splendid work on the Agonistic, and lately was admitted to Folio. Folio Takes in Three New Members Folio held its meeting to judge try- outs for membership on Friday, April 27. The girls elected to join the club ELECTED TREASURER were Laura Brown, Carolyn Heyman, OF THE SS. LL A. & G:; Honors are being continually heaped upon Agnes Scott and her students in recognition of her standing and their ability. The most recent bestowal occurred at the meeting of the South- ern Intercollegiate Association of Student Government which took place at Randolph-Macon, April 19-21. Here Elinore Morgan, president-elect of Student Government, who along with Janet McDonald, acting president, and Augusta Roberts, president-elect of Y. W. C. A., represented Agnes Scott, was elected treasurer of the organiza- tion for the ensuing year. Further de- tails of the business transacted at the conference will be announced later. DAY STUDENT NEWS and Josephine Wells. Laura Brown’s story was entitled “Across the Years,” a dramatie story of the proverbial poor Italian violinist in New York. “For a Poet,” by Carolyn Heyman, was an interesting sketch-story writ- ten from a critic’s point of view. “That Agreeable Seeba Art,” the try- out of Josephine Wells, told in a de- lightful style the vicissitudes of a little eight-year-old girl with her incorrig- ible friends, Jane and Clara, and her imaginary friend, Seeba. On Monday, April 30, at 4:30 in the Alumnae House the club initiated its new members. Among other things, the old members were greatly amused by a dramatic attempt of Josephine Wells to be imaginary, a like attempt of Laura Brown to be a violin, “every error and string of which was a friend,” and Carolyn Heyman’s inter- We are very proud of the part the | }retation of a “palatial doorbell” in day students played in the track meet. action. After being entertained by There were many entrants and many| yiss Cheatam at tea, the club ad- of them won places. Red Hudson won first place in hop, step and jump, sec- ond place in baseball throw and third | V°T® in javelin. Birdie Ferguson won first student rummage place in javelin throw. Walterette Ar- wood took second place in the javelin throw, and entered the baseball. Lu- cile Porter also entered the baseball throw. Besides winning honors in the track meet Red Hudson and Walter- ette Arwood made both the Varsity Track and Varsity Baseball teams. Ray Knight and Florence Smith GRADUATION MEMORY BOOKS New Styles and Old Favorites MARGARET WAITE BOOK SHOP 119-123 Arcade Dennis Lindsey Printing Company (Incorporated) Commercial Printing and Stationery PHONE DEARBORN 0976 421 Church St. DECATUR, GA. WELCOME AGNES SCOTT GIRLS NIFTY JIFFY Self-Service Grocery John M. Huckabee, Mer. G, T. Thornton, Checker DON’T FORGET Flowers by wire and lots of gifts and cards for mother —May 6. DECATUR WOMANS EXCHANGE CS eae a Clover Leaf Bakery 143 Sycamore St. | Home Made BREAD, ROLLS, CAKES, PIES AND PASTRIES OTS journed. masters of ceremony at the day sale held in Decatur last Saturday. It was reported to have been very successful. BAILEY BROS. SHO$ 110 Atlanta Ave. DECATUR, GA. Phone: Dearborn 0172 $10 HEWEY’S FOR DRUG SUNDRIES, TOILET ARTICLES, NUNNALLY’S CANDIES and the DAILY DOPE GO TO— HEWEY’S Phone Dea. 0640-9110 315 E. College Ave. “LITTLE DEC” f a THINK FOR YOURSELF VOL. XIII he Agonistic THINK FOR YOURSELF AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE, DECATUR, GA., WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 1928, MAY DAY AND SENIOR OPERA GREAT SUCCESSES | May Day Features Very Unusual Dances Ballets Receive Great Ova- tion; Remarkable Acting Features Program. Agnes Scott’s May Day of 1928 be- gan to the slow, labored chords of “The Song of the Volga Boatmen,” as the black-shrouded attendants of Gloom crept upon the stage, driving Joy and Youth before them. The trumpets blared—the violins wailed, and the pageant continued, carrying the story of the dance through the exquisite Interlude of Evening, when the Moon and Evening Star and their attendants held the stage and were driven away by the Sun, through the coming and the crowning of the beau- tiful Queen of Delight, to the dances of the nations and the climax when Joy has won all the people of the earth to the Queen of Delight. As a unit, May Day was finished, spectacular, and effective. The music was exceptionally well chosen, the dances well performed, and the cos- tumes made a striking picture against the cool greenness of the May Day dell. There were many separate details, too, which were especially well received and remembered. A comic element was given by Sarah Townsend, the comic uncle of Harlequin and Colom- bine, and Anne McCallie and Chopin Hudson, the small and very black Ethjepians of the French Court scene, The dance of Harlequin and Colom- bine was delightfully gay and whimsi- cal. Margaret McCoy was remark- able for her excellent dramatic panto- mime, both as the Roman warrior and the old bell ringer. The Interlude was made lovely by the graceful work of the principal dancers, Elizabeth All- good and Mary and Emily Cope. The leading roles were well interpreted by Lila Porcher and Raemond Wilson, whose pantomime as well as dancing was splendid. The May Queen, Mary Bell Mc- Conkey, was lovely in a gown of pink tulle. Her maids, twelve of the most attractive girls on the campus, were becomingly dressed in rose and pink organdie. Of course, there were flaws in May Day, as in all other amateur per- formances. But the large and en- thusiastic audience was kind enough to give only favorable criticism. Commencement Program MAY 24, THURSDAY 8:00 P.M. Annual Alumnae Coun- cil. MAY 25, FRIDAY 40:00 A.M. Annual meeting of Board of Trustees. MAY 26, SATURDAY. 11:30 A.M. Annual meeting of Alumnae Association. 1:30 P.M. ‘Trustees’ luncheon. 8:30 P.M. Concert by Glee Club. MAY 27, SUNDAY 11:00 A.M. Baccalaureate sermon by the Rev. B. R. Lacy, Jr., D. D., president of Union Theological Seminary, Richmond, Va. MAY 28, MONDAY 12:30 P.M. Luncheon for classes. Class Day exercises. Presentation by the Blackfriars of “The Tam- ing of the Shrew,” in modern dress. (Admis- sion 50 and 75 cents.) MAY 29, TUESDAY 10:00 A.M. Address to the Senior class by Dr. William T. Ellis, Swarthmore, Penn. Conferring of degrees. reunion 4:00 P. M. 8:30 P. M. \A. S. to Entertain Miss Gooch and Cast General Assembly| Leave for New York Luncheon Planned for 350 Miss Gooch and the cast for “Pink eee Guests. On May 22 the. administration of Agnes Scott will entertain at an in- formal luncheon in honor of the Gen- eral assembly of the Presbyterian church. All of the outstanding mem- bers of the church are expected to be present. Both Rebekah and White House dining rooms will be used for the oceasion, since about three hundred and fifty guests are expected. Two students will sit at each table in order to keep the conversation lively, and to assist in the entertaining. During the course of the meal, the Glee Club will sing, and the presidents of the Y. W. Cc. A. and Student Government will make short talks. This luncheon is a means of bring- ing to the campus many whom we have already known as well as many whom we have long wished to see and know. We all join Miss Hopkins in her wish for a lovely day, and in her welcome to each one visiting us. and Patchs” left Saturday night, May 5, for New York to enter the Little Theater contest for the Belasco Cup. The contest is to be held at the Frolic Theater in New York City; there are only fourteen contesting groups, and Agnes Scott is proud to be represented by one of these. “Pink and Patches” is to be presented Thurs- day evening, May 10. The Wesieyan City Gardens group from England won the cup last year; they are re- turning to compete again for first place, but we who saw “Pink and Patches” when it was given here two weeks ago feel that with a play writ- ten by Miss Margaret Bland and acted by our own girls—Louisa Duls, ’28, as “Ma”; Eliabeth McCallie, ’27,° as Texie; Frances Freeborn, ’27, as Rexie, and Sarah Carter, ’28, as “the summer lady’"—we have an excellent chance for winning! I Hearon Memorial Fund Endewment $5,000 to Be Subscribed by July, 1929. The faculty and student body voted Friday to endow, with the alumnae, the Cleo Hearon Memorial Fund, a sum of five thousand dollars to be subscribed by July 1, 1929. The fund, which will be administered by Dr. Me- Cain, will be used t» buy books for the library. Hoasc, the organization with which the idea originated, felt this to be the most perfect way to express gratitude and appreciation of Miss Hearon, since her interests in this field were so wide. The sum of $235 has already been subscribed, and Leone Bowers Hamil- ton is making a gift of a book plate. Faculty and student committees have been appointed for this work. Those on the student committee are: Esther Nesbit, chairman, Patricia Col- lins, Mary Shewmaker, Edith MeGran- ahan, Anais Jones, Sara Johnston, Polly Vaughan, Hazel‘ Brown, Alice Jernigan, Mary Wek, and Mildred Duncan. ‘ Junior Class Holds Vespers Sunday Night The Vesper Service Sunday night was in charge of the Junior class. Edith McGranahan gave an excellent talk on the new Y. W. C. A. purpose. Her talk is published in full: The world tonight does not tell us that the college year is nearing a close it does notiinysts our ideals as realized—nor does it bid us take our eyes from the goal of our strivings. The world tonight in its robe of fresh green—the world bear- ing thousands of young growing things on its bosom only bids us, who have caught the vision of the abundant life, to renew our covenant, to take on a new purpose, make a new, glowing beginning hand in hand with Nature, Every spring brings a new Y. W. C. A. purpose—so tonight we are to be introduced to that purpose that has been accepted by Agnes Scott, and also by the national convention at Sacramento, Cal., a few weeks ago. “We, the members of the Y. W. C. A. of Agnes Scott College, unite in the drive to realize full and creative life through a growing knowledge of God. We determine to have a part in making this life possible for all people. “Tn this task we seek to understand Jesus and follow Him.” “Desire’—I wonder if the great- ness of that one word grips you—does the strength of that word awaken you? Webster gives a definition of the term that reads something like this, “To wish for, to want.” But ata glance one sees the inadequacy of this term. When we apply it to our pur- pose it is found wanting. One would not say it were mere desire that caused David Livingston to set out from Eng- land in 1840 for the jungles of South Africa. The word takes on a deeper connotation when applied to his fear- less explorations and work among the natives. He was always amid great privatidn and suffering and yet he kept his eyes on the star. That is the reason David Livingston is marked as aman of rare precision—and is honor- ed and loved as the first man to lift the veil from the “Dark Continent.” It is not mere choice that has done the great works and deeds that fill our pages of history—nor is it mere desire that has done the small but worth- while things that have never been re- corded. I like the word “desire” so much, because it never has to stand alone— for always close behind it is “success,” always ready and willing to crown the work that desire has done in a glorious fashion. The two always balance— the success is never greater than the desire, and when we have failure one Pel ke ers ME Vo ay Asiue may look for a purpose that is shabby and faded. For “to wish is of little account; to succeed you must earnest- ly desire; and this desire must shorten thy sleep.” So it is for us to see the vision and root deeply the “earnest desire’—not the longing that is here today Gad a shadow tormadss10w—but one that will grow and flower into “full and creative-life.” demands that everything that it uses be the best that can be found— whether it be a college education or a church building. There is a continual striving upward in every phase of our competitive existence. And the man who is indifferent to the material growth through knowledge finds it his greatest. handicap in the business world. Yet in all this continual striv- ing in all this atmosphere of perfec- tion we are prone to forget our lives— we are satisfied to feed them upon as little nourishment as possible—let them become small and empty. The “orowing knowledge of God” is the nourishment that must strengthen our lives. Knowledge brings beauty, joy, fullness of life. A man who is ignor- ant has a limited outlook on life—this fullness of life is piteously incomplete. It takes a learned man mathematician to see beauty in his art. It is a trained ear which appreciates the classical compositions. There is nothing that would bore an uncultured man more than to be allowed to roam a day in the Louve. It has beén wisely said, “The ocean like the fount is monoton- ous only to the ignorant.” Life is a complex symphony—a masterpiece— it is not full and rich unless the indi- vidual has a knowledge of God—the giver of all life. There seems to be a tendency to regard knowledge systematic and to a certain degree complete; but the knowledge of God, the Infinite, is never complete. It must be a “grow- ing knowledge’—for as the under- standing of God increases so do our lives. Knowledge is all the mind knows, from whatever source derived or by whatever process. One does not obtain the understanding of God from books alone—from Nature alone—but from every phase of one’s physical, intellectual and spiritual life. If you have planned that your life be a “chan- nel of blessings” to those around you the process is begun—the “growing knowledge of God” will complete that process. Some lives are like stagnant pools of water. Though the rain pour in : ‘ pe wl This age of ours is one of high|to receive the fresh inflow fed by the civilization and culture. The world stream. Lives that do not day after day—and through the ice cover them—they lie there motionless. They are bounded on all sides by forces that hold their contents there until the water is discolored. hey are so full of ugly things that the not able to reflect the beauty ee Bure tives: up by forces gi®ater They are not ready them. Just so youu that are held ba, than themselves. overflow soon become stagnant—mgn nor God has found use for them. Other lives are like tify brooks that fret a path through the fissured stones. They babble and urmur along through the forest, aft seem to have a lot of fun. But no fishes ever swim in their waters and they do not bear ship upon their bosom. But the life to be desired may be compared to the rivers in New Eng- land. These are powerful and mighty forces. Their waters wash down the immense log from the mountain forest to the mills and factories in the val- ley. In the spring of the year when the snow melts on the mountains it swells the rivers until they overflow and enrich the banks. Man has found use for them. Just as our life on the campus is not full unless it is fed with the “knowledge of God” just so it is not creative if it does not overflow into the life of our neighbor and enrich it. You may use the worthiness of your endeavors by training the paths that they take. Some wind about complex ways—but always return to you—be- ware of them; others always lead to a friend, accept those. “We unite.’ There are so few things on our campus where every single girl can have an active part— where they can all reap the same ad- vantages. But here we have an at- tainment where every single girl can join hands, and hearts and wills and God will come in and plant a beautiful garden of our hearts. He will sow two kinds of seed—belief in Him, and love for Christ. Every day we will nourish the seeds with works and in a short time they will all bloom into pro- ductive lives. The flowers no doubt will be different—for some desire red and some white. But it is like analyz- ing a pure white light with a spectro- scope—the lights with the naked eye looks like one force, but under the in- strument it is found to be made up of every color of the rainbow. Our suc- cess will be one complete shining light at Agnes Scott made up of your light blending with others. NO. 24 “Laugh, Ricana” Charms Crowd Saturday Night Elaborate Costumes Lend Color and Variety to The Seniorpolitan Opera Company, under the direction of Lillian LeConte, closed its career with a most success- ful performance of “Laugh, Ricana,” the choice opera of the season, on Sat- urday evening, May 5, in the Agnes Scott College auditorium. The setting for “Laugh, Ricana” was Venetian. Act I opened with a gay street festival; the people were celebrating the betrothal of Ricana, daughter of the Doge, to Vick Salveo. There was a gypsy-beggar dance by Emily Cope, and a charming folk dance by the corps de ballet. At this point the leading artists appear. Jose (Mary Crenshaw), the very lordsome gondolier, and hero of the tragedy, is arguing with Cafeteria (Lillian Le- Conte), the typical tourist, over her fare, when suddenly they crash into the gondola of Vick Salveo (Mary Riviere), who is riding with Ricana (Louise Sherfes@. Vick Salveo blames Jose for the accident and summons the Fascisti, who wear black shirts, “you save, to save fhe Knight Dry Cleaning fee!”; they handcuff Jose and lead him off to jail. In the mean- time Jose and Rigana haye fallen in love at first sigft; Jose with deep feeling and dee * barit efexpr ses his® fd Ricana, J J é act closes with Ricanw’s love 4 ng to Jose.. _ Ps Te Rpensaeith odie ballet-—the “V&rsity ,Drag”— performed by a group’ of- beautiful fruit-venders, The scene is laid in the courtyard of the Doge (Dorothy Cole- man), where Jose‘is being tried. The Doge, whose mind has been poisoned against Jose by Vick Salveo, demands that Jose pay a fine of two million ducts or have his big toe amputated. Ricana and Cafeteria, who had also develdped an attachment for the hand- some gendolier, lament the penalty: Ricana indignantly drags the would- be rival from the stage; Ricana and Jose bid each other a fond farewell. Act III introduces, a most unique ballet dance. Jose’s prison-mates are “making the sparks fly” with their pick-axes; suddenly abandoning these, (Continued on Page 4) Hoasce to Have A Reunion Old Members to Return o May 25. : All former members of Hoase have been asked to a reunion gn May 25 and 26. There will be a luncheon at the alumnae house on May 25, follow- ed by a business meeting in the after- noon. Hoasc will be entertained at tea on May 26. Among those who are coming for the reunion are: Quenelle Harold, Sarah Slaughter, Helena Her- mance, Jo Bridgman, Rachel Hender- lite, and Elizabeth Lilly. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HOLDS INSTALLATION SERVICE The Executive Committee of the Student Government Association in- augurated a new custom with its in- stallation service Tuesday night. The program was carried out somewhat after the fashion of the Y. W. C. A. installation service. The members of the committee en- tered in procession, each new mem- ber walking with the old girl whose place she is to fill next year. Janet MacDonald, after making a short talk, delivered the president’s gavel and handbook to Elinor Morgan, the new president, who also spoke. When the new committee had lighted their candles from those of the old commit- tee, the service ended with the Alma ost iS ee 2 ‘ Che Agonistic Entered as Second Class Matter. Agnes Scott College. Published weekly. Owned and published by the Students of Subscription Price, $1.25 per year in advance. Single Copies, 5 cents. STAFF OF AGONISTIC Biditorsin-Oniet. 2. ==" se ees Carolyn Essig Aasistant Waiter. & eee eas eee ee ee ee Elizabeth Merritt Alumnae Wditor’. os a re es Athletic Wditor.... et Chopin Hudson Pxehanege Mditorn 2-2 oo 2 se Se Alice Jernigan PORG WGitore 2 ee ee se Louise Sherfesee ROCIEDY icGl= cess Nearer Trene Lowrance BUSINESS VIRRAP CR os ohne oer eee Lillian White Assistant Business Manager__------------ Martha Riley Selman Circulation Manager Louise Girardeau REGULAR CONTRIBUTORS Jean Alexander, *30 Esther Nisbit, ’29 Elizabeth Hatchett, ’29 Mary An Phelps, ’30 Mary McCallie, ’30 Katherine Hunter, ’29 REPORTERS FOR THIS ISSUE Dorothy Hutton, ’29 Betty Gash, ’29 eae sy F Frances Brown, ’28 ee a Martha Stackhouse, ’30 eke. Elizabeth Hatchett, ’29 Irene Lowrance, *28 Margaret Andreae, ’29 Elizabeth Woolfolk, 31 Belle Ward Stowe, 30 Rachel Paxon, ’29 Sara Johnston, °29 EDITORIAL STANDING STILL The thrust is constantly made at the younger generation that it is willing to accept the prevailing conditions of civilization with- out wondering how they came to be as they are; and the more deplorable, withoyt considering what can be done to better the present state of affairs. Unfortunately this is true to a certain ex- tent. The student blindly accepts ideas that have been handed down for generations. He never questions anything that an older person tells him, and feels that he is perfectly justified in follow- i irectly in the footsteps of his ancestors. Reyerence or defer- ence to seniorityYs good. Tt is not that which has be Y eae Ae erry : ut in order © have ; required, ‘and yet foe e ‘this alertness, \is inteljectudl curi «There ane sdmg whi proof they mention the telephone, teleSraph, radio or wireless. We 4 _ will concede that much hag been done in the field of invention. It is true that it does not seem sufficient to merely assume that the things that were good enough foy one’s grandfathers are good enough for oneself. A generation agao a horse and buggy ride was considered the very best; but today it does not bring satisfac- tion. When we travel from one part of the country to another in one of our well equipped. modern trains w& wonder how our ancestors could have endured the travel in the stage coach. If progress can be made in a physical way, should not the same hold true in the mental field, in the field of ideas? The person who clings to old worn-out theories is equally as backward as the one who still rides in a horse and buggy. The world looks to the college men and women for the propa- gation of new ideas. They are the ones who are expected to lead in the great achievements. But are they fulfilling this responsibil- ity? Are new ideas being formulated, or are old ideas being ac- cepted without a question? Because it is considered necessary that the profesor’s opinions and beliefs be well embedded in the minds of this student, they consequently do not stop to think for themselves. Why is there this lack of originality of thinking, this stagna- tion? Pascal years ago evidently had to cope with the same prob- lem. He says that the reason we follow the “ancient laws” is that “théy are more unique and thus remove from us the root of difference.” One feels much safer when he echoes the beliefs of elders than when he advances ideas of his own. And yet, why should this be the case? Was not Copernicus mocked and laughed at by all scientists of his time when he said that the sun was the center of the solar system and that the earth revolved around it, and not the reverse as was the popular idea? In fact, most of the world’s famous men were deemed radical and unbalanced by their contemporaries. But it is to these men that we owe our progress. New ideas must be introduced in each generation if there is growth. Every age must make improvements upon what it ac- cepts from the preceding age in order to hand down to posterity something new. There can never be a passive civilization. It must always be active, always striving toward the goal of progress. It is necessary to have in every age men and women who have keenness of thought and are willing to form their own opinions. Those who are soon to be the leaders in the political, business or economic world must learn to think for themselves. When a thing has been thought out and a logical conclusion reached, they must not be afraid to voice their thoughts. Is not college the best place in which to begin? The college students more than any other group of citizens should be formulating new ideas and plan- ning how the world can be made a better place in which to live. If they are not doing this the accusation is justified that they are merely standing still. Campus Calendar Junior Tea Dance for Soph- omores—5 P. M. Vocal recital in Chapel— 8:30 P. M. Vocal Recital Mary Roundtree, Ruth Thomas, Vaughn Ozmer, Ed. Anchors-—8:30 P. M. Athletic Board hike—4:10 PPS Senior exams begin. Piano recital by Mary Ray Dobyns, assisted by Virginia Miller and Mary Buttrick of the Vocal Department. Chapel—8:30 P. M. Athletic Board Hike—all welcome—4:10 P. M. Sophomore Vespers, Inman steps—6:00 P. M. Student examinations begin. Athletic Board Hike—4:10 P. M. May in Chapel. 11. 12. May May May 13. 15. 16. May May VAGABONDING THURSDAY, May 10 1.10 P.M. Principles Underlying Re- search Work. Mr. Robin- son. 3 Main. With Our Clubs ..Pi Alpha Phi held its last meeting of the year on Thursday night. Elec- tion of officers for next year was held. They are: President—Esther Nisbet. Vice-President—Eleanor Lee Norris. Secretary—Mary McCallie. Treasurer—Harriet Williams. Members of the debating council— Polly Vaughan and Martha Stack- house. After the business session the five new members were initiated. Ellene Winn and Mary An Phelps gave a heated debate over the follow- ing subject: Resolved that you can drive a nail with a sponge if you soak cial. to the queen, solo and chorus dances, and freshments were served. The Essay Club had a very delight- ful meeting at Pine Lodge Monday night. The new member read some very clever essays. Katherine Mor- row made “A Defense of Being Boring.” Alice Jernigan read “Maiden Lane” and Virginia Earle read “Van- ity and the Barber.” The election of officers for next year was held. Betty Gash was re-elected president and Margaret Garretson was re-elected secretary. This meeting closed a most successful year for so new an organi- zation. K. U. B. entertained the Senior ; members Thursday night with a love- ly tea. Helen Ridley, the new presi- dent, presided at the tea table. A re- port was given on the news collected. It was decided to send in hereafter to each Senior’s home newspaper a spe- cial account of her activities at Agnes Scott. K. U. B. is planning an ex- tensive campaign to give Agnes Scott the most desirable kind of publicity. The Agnesi Mathematics Club held its last meeting of the year Tuesday evening. Ann Turner read an article on Mathematics by Professor Bertrand Russell. After this the following of- ficers were elected for next year: President—Katherine Pasco. Vice-President—Elise Gibson. Secretary and Treasurer—Octavia Young. SENIORS ENTERTAINED BY MRS. SCOTT Mrs. John I. Seott and her small daughter, Rebekah, entertained the Senior class with a tea on the lawn of their home in Scottdale Monday after- noon, May 7, from four to six o’clock. Cars were sent out to the school for the guests. Mrs. Seott asked several of the Seniors to help entertain, some to receive and others to serve. Little Miss Rebekah Scott is the Senior class mascot. with a Greek frieze. Afterwards re- BEAUX ARTS When you plan to spend your after- noon with a book and a pillow some- where under a tree you don’t want any ordinary book. Rather, you want something that is in keeping with the romance of May. In looking over the books of the past few weeks, then, you might choose “Uther and Igraine” by Warwick Deeping (New York; Alfred A. Knopf). True, it was published more than twenty-five years ago, but it has recently been brought out again by Knopf. The story, a pre-Arthurian legend, is that of Eng- land after the recall of the Roman troops. Out of it Deeping creates a richly woven tapestry effect that has on it the pattern of a perfect knight and a British maid of noble birth and rare beauty. Elinor Wylie, of “Venetian Glass Nephew” fame, has given us another of her examples of fine writing in “Mr. Hodge and Mr. Hazard” (New Views and As examinations and graduation | draw near our thoughts turn to the departing Seniors and we begin to miss them already. Really, I don’t see how we are going to do without them next year. I became curious as to what they are going to do next year, and was quite surprised at some of the answers. Not nearly so many are going to teach as one would think. Carolyn Essig said, “I’m not going to teach.” So did Emily Kingsbery. Car- olyn wants to do newspaper work and Emily has chosen the publishing busi- ness. Bo Skeen also says she does not want to teach. She wants to stay at home and do clerical work, and most. Gwyn McKinnon is one I found wh is really going to teach somewhere away from home. Anais Jones is going to return next year as a His- tory fellow. Frances Craighead is going to the University of Michigan for her M. A. degree and Julia Napier might go with her. Lots of the Seniors “just want to stay home.” Bayliss says she is—she wants to have a good time after four years of slavery. Jo Houston, Mary Bell McConkey, Margaret Rice, and Sarah Glenn also are going to be stay-at-homes and recuperate. Georgia Watson, Mary Mackey Hough and Ermine Malone said they were going to teach if they could get a job at | Perkinson very f ty |either going to te: if she jin dune, and Hilda ~ Kal York, Knopf). The story is concern- ed with Mr. Hazard, a man of poetic, sensitive nature, and Mr. Hodge, a blunt, brutal, arrogant man of the world. And the whole thing is a pic- ture of “the artist in prose.” One of the musical events of the last few weeks was the opening of an All-American Grand Opera Company which was sponsored by the New York alumni of 125 universities and col- leges. It opened its spring season at the Century Theatre on April 22 with a performance of Lohengrin. The singers were all Americans and the conductor was Isaac Van Groce of the Chicago Opera. To turn to the theatre, one of the latest newcomers to Manhattan, “Him,” has been pronounced “an inter- esting, well-acted and ambitious fail- ure. “Strange Interlude” and “Marco Millions,” as yet undisturbed by any serious rivals, remain among the favourites of the spring theatre-goers. Interviews home, otherwise they were not going to do anything. Bee Keith said Green- ville for her—she might get a job taking up tickets or sweeping out a store. Which shows how versatile are we Agnes Scott girls—we can do al- most anything. Mary Shepherd also says she means to stay home and Bet Cole says that she either means to do that or go to Duke or the University of North Carolina—she hasn’t quite decided. There must be a big attrac- tion in the home town for all these girls—sounds as if before long they will be getting the old-fashioned job- “met a man.” : Speaking of wedding bells, they Wwill be ringing soon—for Florence Smith Frances Hargis not long Frances is going to have two caree She is going to do journalism first and develop a style so she can write after she is married. We wish them all luck in their careers. I may be hope- lessly romantic, but I wouldn’t be surprised if most of their careers didn’t end—or start rather—with lilies-of-the-valley and Lohengrin. Aviator (to negro): “Want to fly?” Negro: “No, suh! I’ll stay on terrah firmah and more firmah the less ter- rah.” “Cutting classes, eh?” “Yes. Illegal holiday.” Pe Wa. 1910 GRADUATION It has been our privilege to have graduation gifts selected from us for the past thirty-five years. that we merit confidence—we solicit your favor. APPROVED ACCOUNTS SOLICITED Nat Kaiser & Company, Inc. Jewelers 83 Peachtree Street So Se oh een Sema ENEE Feeling Est. 1893. to A. B. degree. For Catalog, Address J. R. McCain, President Do music and art. AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE DECATUR, GEORGIA Spacious and beautiful grounds elegant buildings with modern conveniences, full and able faculty. Courses leading Best advantages in SIE Well, Darling Giddy, I ’speck this is the last chance Ill have to write you ‘fore exams and vacations—and then another year over! Can you realize it? It’s been nice, but I’m pretty glad it’s over; we're all tired—why as I came through Main, I saw Betty Reid asleep in one of the phone booths. And poor little Louise Ware was trying so hard to do her French, she went up to a prac- tice room to study and went to sleep on one of the pianos. She looked so pitiful, with a crick in her neck for days—cause she slept from four to seven. It’s been a successful year though. Elaine Exton told me she’d enjoyed it all, even if she was disappointed in finding that Georgia is no nearer China than New York. For that’s where her true love is—and he’s not a Chink and he does not run a laun- dry and he has a perfectly good American name—Sid—and he had a perfectly good Ameican frat pin, Elaine has it now, but, confidentially, Giddy, I don’t believe she wears it all the time, at least, China’s a pretty safe distance. And so is Iowa, according to Frances Craighead. She was out there three days and brought back a lovely Sigma Chi pin. But Sally Cothran is so hard to please. She wants nothing less than a Phi Beta Kappa key. Her true love —Sally’s, Giddy, has just been made president of the Phi Betas at Caro- lina. So Sal wrote him a lovely let- ter of congratulation—telling him how proud she was of him, and how she loved a man with brains, especially if he were an “angel” like Walter. Oh, well, we all make mistakes—even Jo Smith. Do you remember when the convention of Senators was here sev- eral weeks ago? Somebody took her to the reception for them, and she tried very hard to make a good im- presison. She was marooned with one nice old man quite awhile, so she chat- tered on about how interested she was in politics and what a loyal Georgia girl she tried to be, keeping up with all the state affairs, “And I think, don’t you?” she looked up appealing- ly at the dignified figure, “that one ought to at least know her own state government and officials. What state do you represent, Senator George?” “Georgia, Miss Smith,” he replied. Of course if it had been somebody like Martha North, I wouldn’t have been surprised. You know she’s a book baby, ‘cept she says her mother forgot to read the second volume. And »I believe Emily Cope is as innocent as a babe too. She bit into the nicest chocolate bar, all wrapped in tinfoil, and it was chewing tobacco. Oh, Giddy. I mustn’t ramble on any longer—such gobs of work I have to do at the Lib. And my feet are still so sore from May Day I can hardly walk, and my sides so sore from laughing at Senior Opera, I can hard- ly breathe (did you know one of the real opera stars grabbed Mr. Stukes and kissed him on both cheeks?). But “it won’t be long now,” darling. So au revoir, Aggie. Wore ede odenbe she odendeoke efeateoleote rte ote ndeefeoterte ele afenheoke ake ote ale eke ele oeafer Zone ale le ale she le ale fe seats eleole sla akeske che healeohe tle nteate MEA OKs Hoole oe Lee Te Senha hehe eos ee she ae ole fe ole stents % Decatur Bank & Trust Company Commercial Banking, Savings Department, Trust Department and Travellers’ Cheques. ese ofeodoofeneoeseodentenfeoteneesesestendeofeote ade senda oteoteeteste se odeodeodeofe este ofeodentententeokeedeateedeofestonteetet . I elleiotleeioleieieten deri tet tonite K Evening For the Junior-Senior Banquet From September ’till Com- mencement day there’s no single event that involves the swish of taffeta and the swirl of chiffon as does the Junior-Senior Banquet. And there’s no occasion when it’s more important that the frock be from Allen’s, since it’s imperative that one look one’s smart- est for that event. Priced $29.75 up. J.P Alten 6 Co. “*Jhe Store all Women Know" Frocks Silhouette Staff Gives Banquet The 1928 Silhouette Staff gave a banquet Tuesday night in the tea room complimentary to the 1929 staff. At- tractive place-cards carried out the Silhouette idea, and a delicious four- course dinner was served. The 1928 | staff incluaes: Bayliss McShane_-__~_- Editor-in-Chief Elizabeth Grier______ Assistant Editor Sally Cothran_______ Associate Editor Marion Green___-___ Associate Editor Marian Martin______ Associate Editor Mildred Greenléeaf___Associate Editor Louise Sydnor____-- Associate Editor Lucretia Morgan__________ Art Editor Shannon Preston_Assistant Art Editor Lois McClelland_Assistant Art Editor Redd Bowers____Assistant Art Editor Lucy Mai Cook__Photographie Editor Lillian Le Conte__Assistant Bus. Mer. Virginia Cameron_Assistant Bus. Mgr. Helen Anderson______- Business Staff Aileen Moore._________ Busines Staff dean: Sims. os Business Staff The 1929 staff is as follows: Marion Green _______ Editor-in-Chief Marian Martin__.___ Assistant Editor Polly Vaughn_____-__ Associate Editor Shirley McPhaul____Associate Editor Julia Thompson____- Associate Editor Mildred Greenleaf___Associate Editor Sally Cothran_______ Associate Editor Ellen Goldthwaite_.__Associate Editor Shannon Preston__________ Art Editor Annie Loyd Liggin._Asst. Art Editor Myra Jersey________ Asst. Art Editor Redd Bowers________ ' Asst. Art Editor Harriet Williams_Photographic Editor Margaret McCoy, Assistant Photographie Editor Virginia Cameron__Business Manager Lynn Moore__________ Asst. Bus. Mgr. Helen Sisson__________ Business Staff Elaine Exton___.______ Business Staff Carolyn Payne__.______ Busines Staff Dit Quarles... =. =- Business Staff Last week-end was certainly one of promise to the would-be society writer. Did you ever see so many visitors—or did you ever hear so many grand com- pliments about May Day and Senior Opera? They both were certainly huge successes; all of which goes to show what talent lies hidden (or is it?) among us. But verily, after the storm comes a calm, for next week are those awful exams!! And with them comes the proverbial calm for we must now cast our social aims to the winds and settle down to hard, hard work. So let’s get out our “busy signs” and horn-rimmed specks and begin! Myra Jervey entertained at dinner at the tea house Wednesday Elizabeth Dawson, Wadley Glenn, and Gene Gunby. Jo Walker attended the Charlotte dance Friday night. Alice Glenn and Adelaide Mce- Whorter spent the week-end at home. Mrs. W. B. Willard (Miss Cole) was here for May Day and had dinner with Edith McGranahan and Irene Low- rance. The past week-end with May Day and Senior Opera brought numerous visitors to our campus including the following: Jean Grey’s mother and father, Ann McCallie’s father, Fannie Willis Niles’ mother, Mary Ray Dobyns’ father and mother, G. B. Leary-Ayers LE) EE EE ES A OS ' ! | ! 1 i ! ! ' i For Graduation Festivities Ee sleeves. Junior Shop, ae ee ee A naturally clear fine skin is lovelier than cos- The Elizabeth Arden treatment is based on this fact and that is the reason we give it our whole-hearted approval. For the Finest of the Fine USE ELIZABETH ARDEN PREPARATIONS Service With a Smile , | | | | | | 5] 6 Snow White Flat Crepes To wear beneath the cap and gown on the day of days— or just to wear when you wish to look your best at any of the commencement occasions. all white sports dresses are styled with or without See Chamberlin’s models—they are extremely good looking and so reasonably priced! Sizes 13, 15, 17 Chamberlin-Johnson- DuBose a a ee LL A) OH am metics or art can make it. —Elizabeth Arden. Pharmacy LE OT DOES ae ae These smartly simple Second Floor Company LL |! | | | | ee | a - (eee Knight’s sister, Ada, ex ’28; Kather- ine Lott’s sister, Josephine, from Wes- leyan; Margaret McCoy’s _ sister, Edythe; Mary Lanier’s’ mother, Rosa White’s father and mother, Lillian Russell’s father and mother, Myra Jervey’s father and mother, Emily and Mary Cope’s father and mother and brother, Elizabeth Gillespie’s mother, Clara Knox Nunnally’s father and mother, and Penelope Brown and Sally Spalding, who visited Ruth Pringle, Katherine Johnson and Mary Maritz who visited Lillian White and Mar- garet Rice, and Katherine Robertson, who visited Dorothy Fooshe. Helen Johnston spent the week-end with Cornelia Taylor in Atlanta. Evelyn Oliff and Dorothy Fooshe attended the Delta Sigma Delta dance Friday night, and Evelyn spent the week-end with her aunt in Atlanta. Marion Greene was the guest of Mary Ellis at her home in Atlanta for the week-end. Ruth Peck spent the week-end at her home at Fort McPherson. Ruth Hall spent the week-end in De- catur with her mother. Agnes Thorne visited relatives in Chattanooga, Tenn., last week-end. Her mother and father from Carlsbad, N. Mex., were also there. Lib Clark of the class of ’27 visited Carolina McCall last week. Elinore Morgan attended a dance at Clemson Friday night. Marian Martin spent the week-end with Elizabeth Cole in Atlanta, Louise Girardeau kept open house at her home in Atlanta Sunday after- noon. Ja, Grey, Frances Messer, and Helon McLaurin attended a wiener roast given by the Christian Endeavor Society of the Inman Park Presby- terian Church Friday night. Mary Ficklen spent last week-end with Ray Knight. Mary Brown spent the week-end in Tate, Ga. May Harris visited Boots Head last week-end. : Wilma McGinnis, ex ’30, and Claire McGinnis from Shorter visited Evelyn Wilder last week-end. Evelyn Bryan and Hortense King entertained Betty Hudson, Octavia Young, Elizabeth Heath, Molly Chil- dress, Miriam Boyd and Marjorie Dan- iel at the Tea House Wednesday night. Frances McCoy’s mother and aunt visited her last week-end. The Y. W. Cabinet entertained Jack Anderson at the Tea House Wednes- day night. Ethel Freeland’s mother visited her last week-end. Lib Brand spent the week-end with Jessie Hyatt in Decatur. Betsy Bennett spent the week-end with Pet Rogers, ex 730, in Atlanta. Julia Rowan, Molly Childress, and Annie Zillah Watson entertained at the Tea House Wednesday night. Those present included: Betty Hudson, Etoile Lumpkin, Dit Quarles, Jeanette Shaw, Shirley McPhaul, Mildred Me- Calip, Virginia Baker, Martha Tower, Mary Webb, Virginia Stokes, Martha Ranson, Betty Knox, Alma Fraser Howerton. Ruth and Martha Bradford spent the week-end with Mrs. Turner in At- lanta. Professors to Debate Students on Al Smith Mercer students have stated their preference for Al Smith as Democratic nominee for president of the United States. Now two members of the faculty have agreed publicly to op- pose the New York governor and to debate with students on the question. Interest has been aroused because of the peculiar circumstances of the situation here. In a straw ballot con- ducted by The Cluster last week, Smith won by a 63 per cent majority. Dr. P. H. Anderson, of the theologi- eal faculty, and G. L. Carver, profes- sor of biology, have announced their opposition to Gov. Smith. Professors Convinced These two professors are so con- vinced that Smith is the wrong man for the job that they have agreed to debate the negative side of the ques- tion, “Resolved, that Al Smith should be nominated for president of the United States” with John Gilbert and Will Ed Smith, of the Ciceronian Literary society. It was said that the Ciceronians wished to give the faculty an oppor- tunity to express its opinions on the presidential nomination because of the recent decisive victory of Smith in The Cluster’s straw vote.—Mercer Cluster. Cuts for Teachers? _ Students in colleges throughout the land have been raising a cry for un- limited cuts. But what, asks The Ohio State Lantern, of the professor? We echo, What? An Ohio State prof declares himself in favor of the idea— vith reservations. The reservations are that “the instructor be allowed to desert the classroom when the class fails to exhibit the proper interest, or send home to his papa any student who fails to show an interest in the entertainment, and that the instructor be furnished with a rope, (to do the Indian rope trick) a bunch of fire crackers, a pool table, and some pocket knives for whittling, to help in the business of entertaining.” Well, it’s right with us.—Tar Heel. We have here a glimpse of Stu- dent Government in another college. Student Control Another advance in community gov- ernment, the establishment of a stu- dent committee to pass on probations and expulsions, is likely for Antioch College. Heretofore the faculty has taken care of this aspect of adminis- tration. It has been felt, however, that there has been too little investi- gation of the records of students on trial. Under the proposed plan a stu- dent committee would first thorough- ly investigate each case, and then join with a faculty committee to decide on actoin. This is in keeping with the Antioch plan of extending student sible-—The New Student. —Concordiensis. Unique Library Tour Planned This Summer Among the European tours this summer is a unique one open to li- brarians and library students. It is arranged to include the famous librar- ies and literary landmarks of Europe. —Vassar Miscellany News. No Lipsticks Here Converse College.—Girls of Con- verse College, Spartanburg, S. C., are abiding by the rule put through by the student body that the use of rouge and lipstick be banned. —Parley-Vous. Honor System May Be Changed at U.S.C. Because the tabulation of a recent questionnaire shows that 832 students of the University of South Carolina say that they will not report violations of the honor principle, and on 71 an- swers that they will report a friend for violating the system, the honor committee is endeavoring to get the faculty’s consent to a meeting of the honor committee with the faculty committee, where the matter can be taken up, and the advisability of a change in the system discussed. The chairman of the honor committee states that he is of the opinion that the student reporting section of the honor code should be cut out alto- gether. . “This,” he affirms, “would tend to stimulate honesty and would relieve the consciences of about 90 per cent of the students.” H. L. Mencken Writes for V. M. I. “Cadet” And the “Cadet” has made a “scoop” over all the papers of the collegiate field. Mr. H. L. Mencken, famed icon- oclast and journalist, has written for the Cadet his answers to some ques- tions propounded to him by the editor of the “Cadet” in 1925-1926. Politics Abolished at Southwestern At Southwestern University, the Pan-Hellenic Councils have voted to outlaw politics in all student elections. The following resolution was drawn up and signed by the members of the Men’s Pan-Hellenie Council and of the Girls’ Pen-Hellenie Council. “We, the undersigned members of the Pan-Hellenie Councils, do declare ourselves in opposition to polities in all student elections, and pledge our support in abolishing same, believing it detrimental to the spirit and welfare of the student body.” LEON FROHSIN “Wherever Smartness Sets the Vogue” Dresses for Every Occasion $19.75 to $69.75 Leon Frohsin “In the New Shopping District” 225 Peachtree control step by step as it becomes pos- Blackfriars to Pre- sent “The Taming Of the Shrew” Performance to Be Given in Modern Dress. After lengthy discussions and fre- quent meetings of Blackfriars the commencement play has finally been decided upon and rehearsals have be- gun for the presentation of “The Tam- ing of the Shrew” on Monday evening, May 28, at 8:15 o’clock in the Bucher Scott auditorium. “The Taming of the Shrew” in mod- ern dress is predicted to be an unusual success, because it is the first time that a Shakespearean play in modern dress has been attempted in this sec- tion of the country. The costumes will display the latest trend of fashion. Zachary’s will furn- ish the newest Hart, Schaffner and Marx clothes for the men and Cham- berlin-Johnson those for the women; and the stage setting will correspond to the dress with the addition of a little local color, in the form of Cara Hinman’s Ford, “Wanderer.” Rumor has it that the cast has perfectly mastered the art of taming head- strong women. The parts are taken as follows: Petruchio, the Tamer______ Bee Keith Katherine, the Shrew_-_Lillian White Baptista, father of Katherine, Aileen Moore Bianca, the sweet young sister, Elizabeth Allgood Lucentio, suitor to Mianca, Shirley McPhaul Grennia, first ditto...Margaret Gerig Tranio, second ditto_____ Helen Sisson Grumio, a servant____Elizabeth Tyson Vincentio, father of Lucentio, Dorothy Brown The Widow -_-.-_-_ Josephine Walker Man Who Marries the Widow, Polly Vaughn The Pedant_.__--___- Dorothy Cheek With such a cast and such a play the fifty or seventy-five cents which we spend to see it will not be ill- spent. L “Love makes the world go round”— also the head. “I just came from Jack’s funeral.” “Is he dead?” “If he isn’t, they certainly did play a dirty trick on him.” Dennis Lindsey Printing Company (Incorporated) Commercial Printing and Stationery PHONE DEARBORN 0976 421 Church St. DECATUR, GA. 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The plot thickens: Ricana declaring her love and fidelity beneath Jose’s cell window is kidnapped by the vil- lainous Vick. Jose, in despair, stabs himself. Cafeteria and Jest-tickle-me rush in with a mat and urge: “Yump, Jose, Yump!”’ but all too late. Mercur- ochrome, messenger a la Mercury, hastens in with a message for Vick from the Doge who has discovered the villainy and declared Jose blameless and free. Ricana rejoices at the good news; but suddenly she sees the knife with which Jose has stabbed himself, and great drops of blood pouring from his heart as he leans out from his prison bars. Desperate, she throws hrself with an hysterical ha, ha! into the canal. Cafeteria, not to be out- Thus ends the The cast was very well chosen. “Laugh, Ricana,” a most colorful and dramatic operatic presentation, drew a packed house, and, since encores were “positively permitted,” there was fre- quent thunder of applause to testify its enthusiastic reception. Phi Beta Tip: Sloan’s applied to the knob will make its smart, We have it, Agnes Scott Girls, Fancy Groceries. We Want Your Trade. NIFTY JIFFY John M. Huckabee, Mer. G. L. Thornton, Checker Come To The Hat Box and get a real chie Hat for $3.00. SPECIAL THIS WEEK 33 SD SE | EE SO EE EE (| SD (|) |) AGNES SCOTT GIRLS! Get your goodies at the ELITE TEA ROOM Decatur —_—_——————— > GRADUATION MEMORY BOOKS New Styles and Old Favorites MARGARET WAITE BOOK SHOP 119-123 Arcade BYCK Presents the Deauville —all' white $6 85 —all brown : —brown and tan —hblack and white ie * Ladies’ Section : : Sandal | \ for Campus Wear Aggie’s Funny Bone Q. A. “What is a hack writer?” “One who writes for the stage.” “What’s wrong with that fellow who played the Chinaman? He didn’t come in when he should have.” “Oh! he forgot his queue.” “Yes, lady, I used to play in ‘The Shanghai Gesture.’” “Really! And what part did you take?” “Me! I was the jester.” “Don’t you know Mr. Coolidge is awfully reticent?” “Yes. Why even his theatre seats are reserved.” Something new in underwear for graduation gifts. See Mrs. Cooper DECATUR WOMAN’S EXCHANGE BAILEY BROS. SHO§ 110 Atlanta Ave. DECATUR, GA. Phone: Dearborn 0172 Henry Grady New Hats HEWEY’S FOR DRUG SUNDRIES, TOILET ARTICLES, NUNNALLY’S CANDIES and the DAILY DOPE GO TO— HEWEY’S Phone Dea. 0640-9110 315 E. College Ave. “LITTLE DEC” a "as + o 2. ® * | | | | | i | ly ~~ A Smart Shoe LS |) CD) () () A) <)- ; : THE STAFF - WISHES © YOU VOL. XIII Playwriters Contest Opens Saturday Atlanta Drama League and Alumnae Association Offer Prizes. The two contests which have been holding the interest of alumnae and student play writers of late, closed officially Saturday, May 12. Through the Atlanta Drama League and the Alumnae Association are acting as sponsors for these contests annually opened for the best one-act and best three-act play submitted. The Alum- nae Association offers twenty-five dol- lars, which will be given as a fifteen and ten dollar prize, to which only members of the Play Writers are elig- ible. Play Writers, as well as this year’s students of play writing may compete for the Drama League prize. Though the “Play Writers” were organized as late as the spring of 1927, they have done splendid work as a club during this first year. The aim of the organization is to keep to- gether in a tangible way those stu- dents who have studied playwriting under Miss Nan Stephens and are interested in it as a profession or an art. Therefore its members are made up largely of alumnae, and the few who take the course before their Senior year. They may send plays at any time for constructive criticism which a play reading committee will give. This committee includes Miss Nan Stephens and Miss Louise Me- Kinney. The secretary keeps the members posted about every prize that is offered in art or professional circles to which they would be eligible. Several “Plavwriters” entered the Savannah Little Theater contest, which was carried off by Frances Hargis, herself a “Play Writer.” The only requirement the club makes is that each member submit one play during the year, which is automatical- ly entered in the Drama League and alumnae prize contests. Plays have come in this spring from Rachel Hen-| derlite, Margaret Bland, Louisa Duls (actor in Miss Bland’s play, “Pink and Patches,” presented by Black- friars for the Belasco cup in New York), Frances Hargis, Mrs. Clarence Strassburger (Emilie Ehrlich of ’27) and others. The Drama League con- test, which the club opened to this year’s students will be most interest- ing, for the large number of plays submitted are of excellent merit and varied subject matter. Misses Rountree and Thomas in Recital Numbers W ell- Rendered and Enthusiastically Received. The Music Department of Agnes Scott presented in recital Monday evening Miss Mary Ruth Rountree, soprano, and Miss Ruth Thomas, con- tralto, assisted by Mr. Vaughan Oz- mer, tenor, and Mr. Walter Herbert, baritone. A very generous and en- thusiastic crowd attended the musi- cale. The stage was most artistically banked with green ferns, while baskets of beautiful pink rosebuds lent an at- mosphere of springtime charm. All the numbers were rendered ex- ceptionally well and received generous applause from the audience. Duets, sung by Misses Thomas and Roun- tree, opened and ended the program. These were respectively “Tutti i Fior” (Madame Butterfly), composed by Puccini, and “April Morn,” written by Batten. Both songs reflected the great talent of the artists. Miss Thomas very beautifully sang “Che Faro Senza Eurydice” (Orfeo), composed by Gluck, which selection was followed by “Ah, fors’e Ini (La (Continued on Page Three) the efforts of the Play Writers Club | |jaam Che Agonistic THE BEST VACATION EVER AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE, DECATUR, GA., WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 1928. Betty Reid, Helen Johnston, Kitty Hunter, Alice Garrets on, NO. 25 The May Queen and her attendants of the May Day Festival given here recently. Elizabeth Murphy, Shannon Preston, Mary Bell Mc- Conkey, Queen; Julia McQueen Slack, crown-bearer; Charlotte Hunter, Helen Hendricks, Frances Craighead, Eliz- abeth Smith, Edith McGranahan and Josephine Walker. Reading from left to right: Hoover Carries Agnes Scott College Straw Vote Taken in Chapel Shows Student Prefer- ence. A question of national signifieance— the coming presidential nominations— occupied our attention during chapel service last: Wedneste-" % aenine) arhen a straw vote was taken to find the choice of the student body among the possible nominees, Feeling ran high and it was soon discovered that there was divided opinion here. There were three earnest and com- pelling speeches from the platform. Peggy Lou Armstrong arose to the loyal support of that man who needs no. introduction to an American audi- ence, “who once accompanied Lind- bergh on a flight, whose name I do not even need to mention—the popu- lar Will Rogers.” After enthusiastic applause for this speech died down, Charlotte Hunter came to the front in championship of her candidate, Herbert Hoover, of World War fame, bidding us to “Hooverize the United States.” Then Janet McDonald spoke in favor of Governor Al Smith, em- phasizing his political experience and asserting that to control the govern- ment of New York is better prepar- ation for a president than to control the Mississippi river. When the chairman called for ex- pressions of the popular sentiment several people felt impelled to defend their choices, Hoover and Smith seem- ing to be the favorites. The vote was then taken by a show of hands with the result that Hoover received 186 votes, Smith 31 and Rogers 2. A little later a message was reported from the political science department to the ef- fect that they were facing with ap- prehension the prospect of four years of cornbread. AGONISTIC STAFF ENTERTAINS The Tea House was quite a festive place on last Wedensday evening. One of the largest dinner parties was that ef the Agonistic staff. The long table was effectively dec- orated with flowers and pink tapers; the color-note was pink (Jean Alex- ander expressed the feelings of the guests when she declared she was “so glad” it was pink!). The hand-paint- ed place-cards were most charming and original; each was a silhouette representing the particular work of each member of the staff. The guests included the staff of ’28, and the editors and business man- agers of the class issues. VIRGINIA EARLE WINS BARROW POETRY PRIZE In the recent contest for the Bar- row prize of twenty-five dollars Vir- ginia Earle, ’30, won first place and Mary Cope, ’30, first honorable men- tion. The contest was open to all undergraduate students in Georgia Schools. Dr. John D. Wade, formerly of the University of Georgia and who will be a member ot the Taculty ot Vanderbilt University next year, was judge. The prize poem is as follows: “T wept beneath Jerusalem’s grey walls— I cried my song of love to Sodom’s night. I wailed a dirge at old Aneas’ tomb— I sang a paean from Olympus’ height. “The songs the world calls new are old to me, Primaeval joy—a pain— They echo back across the centuries Like distant half-heard music through the rain.” Glee Club to Present Concert ery of ancient Two Acts of “The Gitana” to Be Repeated. The Glee Club is busy rehearsing for its commencement concert which is to be given May 26. The program under Mrs. Johnson’s direction prom- ises to be one of the most interesting the club has ever put on. The first part of the program is to be devoted to chorus work by the Glee Club and special chorus. Quite a number of new choruses are being added to the club’s repertoire. The second half of the program will consist of two acts from the operetta “The Gitana,” a colorful and tune- ful story of a gipsy girl lost from her royal home. EXECUTIVE COMMIT- TEE ENTERTAINS The regular meeting of the execu- tive committee on May 7 “adjourned” into a party given by the old presi- dent, Janet MacDonald, in honor of the committee of 1927-28. This seemed to be only the beginning of the gay times for that august body. On Wed- nesday night the committee entertain- ed at dinner for Janet in token of their appreciation and enjoyment of her leadership during the past year. Mary Ray Dobyns Is Presented in Recital She was Assisted by Mary Buttrick and Virginia Miller. On Saturday nicht May 12. the De- | partment of Music presented Mary She | was assisted by Miss Mary Buttrick, | Soprano, and Virginia Miller, soprano. | Mary Ray’s first number was | Scharmenka’s “Scherzo op. 32.” This , was a difficult number which showed | her perfect technique and ability. She ; Was accompanied by Mr. Dieckmann !on a second piano. Miss Mary Buttrick sang the aria “Care Selue” from Handel’s “Atlanta” and “Si j’etais Jardinier” by Cham- inade, She has a beautiful soprano voice and sang very pleasingly. This was followed by a group of selections by Mary Ray Dobyns—“The Fantasie Impromptu” by Chopin, beau- tiful in its familiarity, Schytte’s “Over | the Steppes”’—which was very viva- cious and dashing, and “Rachmaninoff, op. 6 No. 1” by Chasius which showed much expression and feeling. The beautiful aria “We Wel Di” from Puccini's “Madama Butterfly” and “O Mer Oure Toil” by Delilies Evese, sung by Virginia Miller in her lyric soprano voice. They were charming numbers and well sung. The final number on the program was the “Allegro” from Grieg’s “Con- certo, op. 16” by Mary Ray Dobyns. This was a brilliant concert piece which displayed much skill and poise. The recital was delightful and much appreciated and enjoyed by the audi- ence. ORCHESTRA ELECTS OFFICERS FOR ’28-’29 The new officers of the orchestra were elected Thursday night. Carolyn Payne is the new president and Rosa White secretary and treasurer. At this meeting was read the reply of the president of the Athletic Associa- tion in regard to the position which the orchestra recently requested, namely of being a separate organiza- tion and no longer paid of the Ath- letic Association. The petition was granted on condition that the money for financing this new organization be obtained from the budget and not the Athletic Association. The orchestra wishes under this new plan to be in a position to play for all campus activ- ities free of charge. /Ray Dobyns in a piano recital. Agnes Scott Enters Belasco Cup Finals Two Agnes Scott Plays Re- ceive the $200 Samuel French Prizes. Neither elopements or intercolleg- jiate debates could have aroused any more interest or excitement than the announcement of A. S. C.’s success in the Belasco Cup contest held last week in New York. With the newspapers blazing such titles as “Agnes Scott Players Thrill New Yorkers,” and “Two Georgia Plays Enter Final Try- out” and with long distance calls and telegrams arriving at midnight, there was quite enough table-talk on Sat- urday and Sunday mornings to make breakfast a wide-awake meal. On Saturday morning the campus was buzzing with good news—both “Pink and Patches” and “Hero- Worship” were in the finals of the contest! Of the twenty plays present- ed from Monday, May 7, to Friday, May 11, by various Little Theatre groups in the tournament for the Belasco cup held at the Frolic Theatre in New York City, two Agnes Scott products were judged as among the four best plays that should be played in the final test on Saturday, May 12. Miss Margaret Bland’s play, “Pink and Patches,” was played by Black- friars, directed by Miss Frances K. Gooch. Frances Hargis’ play, “Hero- Worship,” which won the $100 prize in the state contest at Savannah, Ga., earlier in the spring, was presented by the Town Players of Savannah. On Friday night, May 11, Watler Hartwig, manager of the tournament, presented Blackfriars and the Town Players of Savannah with the Samuel French prizes oi $20 for the presen- tation of the best unpublished plays in the contest, On Saturday night, May 12, the win- ner of the Belasco cup was an- nounced; the decision was unanimous in favor of the Ardrosson and Salt- coats Players from Ardrossa, Scotland, who gave Barrier’s “The Old Lady Shows Her Medals.” The other groups given honorable mention were—Black- friars of Agnes Scott College, Town Players of Savannah, and Thalian Players of New York City, who pre- sented “The Valiant.” The newspaper comments were es- pecially favorable to these Southern entries. A special report from New York of “Pink and Patches” read: “It proved more than acceptable to a large audience, many of whom had (Continued on Page 3.) Student Government Annual Report Made Secretary and Treasurer Re- port Progress Made This Year. The annual reports of the commit- tees of Student Government were read in chapel on May 8. At this time Jane Grey, treasurer of the associa- tion, presented the annual treasury report. Nell Hillhouse reported that work done by Lower House during the past year and its vote to abolish itself. Sara Johnston, secretary of the as- sociation, read the annual report, made by the president and secretary of the executive committee. This report in- cluded a record of all penalties given by the committee in its judicial func- tions, all regulations passed in its legislative function, all work done in its executive function, and finally all improvements for which the commit- tee has been responsible. In con- clusion to the report it was urged that the Student Government Associa- tion be more democratic, “that it should strive to promote free and intelligent expression of opinion; and that in its judicial work, it should never lose sight of the value, re- sponsibility, and rights of the individ- ual.” These reports will be placed on file in the Student Government cabinets. THE AGONISTIC CheA Entered as Second Class Matter. Agnes Scott College. Owned and published by the Students of gonistic Published weekly. Subscription Price, $1.25 per year in advance. Single Copies, 5 cents. STAFF OF AGONISTIC Bditor--Chiets sso ee ee eum eae. Carolyn Essig SSIS TODD Ct tOr: >. “wee ee Elizabeth Merritt PAI TRA eS OILON 2. ee Je ee ee ae Edith McGranahan tebe POMORe no coe a Chopin Hudson Pechange AGO N oso ee Alice Jernigan JOKGUMONO? 22s se eee ee eee Louise Sherfesee SOGIGLV EE CstOr eee 2 ys Bee eee Trene Lowrance MANAGEMENT BSN ESS INTRA DOP Oe ce arco ecto ee = Lillian White Assistant Business Manager____________-_ Martha Riley Selman Circulation’ Manaver 2 es Louise Girardeau REGULAR CONTRIBUTORS Jean Alexander, ’30 Esther Nisbit, ’29 Elizabeth Hatchett, ’29 Mary An Phelps, ’30 Mary McCallie, ’30 Katherine Hunter, ’29 REPORTERS FOR THIS ISSUE Dorothy Hutton, ’29 Betty Gash, ’29 Laura Brown, ’31 Frances Brown, ’28 Harriet Todd Martha Stackhouse, 730 : Elizabeth Hatchett, °29 Trene Lowrance, ’28 Margaret Andreae, ’29 Elizabeth Woolfolk, ’31 Belle Ward Stowe, ’30 Rachel Paxon, ’29 Sara Johnston, ’29 EDITORIAL. GRADUATION In only two weeks the school year of 1927-28 will be over. The end of the session is of especial importance to the Senior be- cause she stands at another of the great turning points, or mile- stones on the road of life. She has finished formal education and is ready to assume responsibilities of one sort or another. As she looks back over her college days she is apt to ask herself if she has really gained anything; if these four years have been of any value to her. She may wonder if she is really educated, as she thought would be the case when she approached graduation. Al- “most, everyone would have her doubts and it is true if the mere We Think Regarding the Cleo Hearon Me- morial fund—we ‘think a great deal. When the question was brought up in chapel, there was not a dissenting vote. Just at present there seems to be dissention somewhere. Response is certainly not unanimous. The upperclassmen say that they will reap no benefits from the fund since they will be gone by the time the fund is established. Yet they were the ones who knew Miss Hearon—it seems natural that theirs should be the greater interest. On the other hand, it is the under- elassmen who will. still when the memoria! becomes a reality. Too, they have’ not known Miss Hearon as well, as perhaps her mem- ory will be more lasting, and the ideals for which she stood, if her memorial is a material one. There are, of course, some girls here who are not financially able to con- tribute. But there are others who have refuesed to contribute who spent a great deal of time and money at the Tea House and in Dec. A dollar or more out of a year’s allowance seems rather a small amount when one considers that. Here one might venture to be trite and say, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” But after all, the response must come from the heart of every girl. Agnes Scott has given great gifts to you; what have you to give? E. With Our Clubs “The French Club” elected Cara Hinman president for next year. Vir- ginia Earle is vice-president and Nancy Fitzgerald is secretary. After the elections a very interesting pro- gram was given. “Le Courier,” a farce, was presented by Betty Berry, Mary Shepherd and Mary Warren. Marion Green gave a history of the farce and its place in French liter- be here! BEAUX ARTS “The Closed Garden,” by Julian Green (New York: Harper and Broth- ers), has been chosen by the Book of the Month Club as its May book. It must, however, be praised with cer- tain reservations. In the first place, it is not a pleasant book but, rather, a very unpleasant one. The story deals with a tense but abnormal sit- uation existing between the members of the Mesurat family—two daugh- ters, Adrienne and Germaine, and their tyrannical and unreasonable father. Adrienne, eighteen, good-look- ing and high strung, is in love with the uninteresting Dr. Maurecort and Germaine, the hypochondriac, is in- tensely jealous. It all leads to the flight of Germaine, aided by the younger sister, the murder of Mr. Mesurat and the slow disintegration of Adrienne’s mind because of her sense of guilt, of suggestion from without, and of her desperate, unrequited love. On the whole, these people are the warped people of unnatural excesses and, in his characterization of them, Mr. Green has proven himself a bet- ter novelist. Of the book, Louis Kronen- bergers says in The New York Times —TIt is not a great book. It runs a very short gamut of emotions, it lacks humanity and universality and it is biggr than it is deep. But it is a serious work carried through with sus- taind vigor and strength.” To turn to the theatre—figuratively but not literally—if you like to read psychologist than a character] with the Neighborhood Theatre. plays you should enjoy “Marco Mil- lions” and “Lazarus Laughed,” both of them by Eugene O’Neill. Of the two, “Lazarus Laughed” probably makes for the best reading, although “Marco Millions” may be considered the more successful play. The latter is a vivid pageantry of the adventures and misadventures of history’s famous Polos presented in a witty, modern manner. There is nothing “deep” about ‘Marco Millions,” but it is thor- oughly enjoyable. “Lazarus Laughed,” on the other hand, is a lyrical thing of beauty woven around a difficult theme —an “assertion of the victiory of life over pain and death.” It lacks, possi- tion that “Marco Millions” possesses bly, the nicety of dramatic organiza- but it does have instead, a poignant loveliness that laughs its way through ‘the book and begs you to “let your heart climb on laughter to a star!” Of musical interest was the presen- tation, last week, of a series of masques at the Manhattan Opera House by Irene Lewisohn, who will be remembered, perhaps, in connection This symphonie drama of dance or panto- mime on the stage professed to be an interpretation of the music of a full symphony orchstra in both a grand and lighter mood. The grand masque presented was based on Ernest Bloch’s symphony, “Tsrael,” and the co-operating orches- tra was the Cleveland Symphony con- ducted by Nikolai Sokoloff. By a combination of Democrats and Western Republicans, the House pass- ed the McNary-Haugen bill on May 3, by a vote of 204 to 121. The bill has already passed the Senate. Secretary Hoover is listed as standing with CURRENT EVENTS devoted to this country. English critics speak of the U. S. as “the land of liberty—for the murderer.” “France is the power which has — suffered most from war. America is ature. The program was concluded | President Coolidge in his opposition to | the power which can do most for al liege education with a charming little character song | the equalization fee principle. peace.” So the French Ambassador, Fa abe » would be forced bs admit she had failed to atta her goal. For | in costume by Mary Reviere. Sa Paul Claudel, has summed up the sit- ——— ‘The scene of China’s civil war how much of the actual knowledge that she gained has she re- tained? _How many of the outlines in as are remember or} At the last meeting of the Glee Club oe sath surely sé | iene of officers took place. Jean n as president and a 3 ts t eland as business manager. »sident is Hortense Elton and the secretary-treasurer is Lucile It has been said, “knowledge in its siviplest form means power | Bridgeman. Dorothy Cheek is public- to do; means familiarity with men and things.” If the graduates have acquired the power to act, the ability to deal with their fel- lowmen, they have profited by their experience in college, and are ready to take their places in the world. If they have not acquired these qualities, however, but have on the other hand burdened their minds with memorizing a number of dry facts they have failed to catch the true spirit of education. When problems arise they cannot solve them by quoting a few facts; they must have learned how to handle knowledge, how to act, for “without action thought can never ripen into truth.” Just as the Seniors stand today at the portal awaiting the door of the world to be opened to them, so will the Juniors, Soph- omores and Freshmen in their turn. If they could grasp early the deeper meaning of education, and learn to avoid the danger of making the acquisition of facts an end rather than a means they would be ready to solve their problems intelligently when they arise. They would be ready when graduation comes to enter the world and become men and women of action. For after all, as Seton says, “the first aim of education is manhood, rather than scholarship.” CLEO HEARON MEMORIAL FUND . One of the best ways in which to commemorate a persons is to form a memorial that will continue his work after he has gone. In the Cleo Hearon Memorial Fund there is the attempt to do just this. The proposed fund will be used to purchase new material for the Library. Miss Hearon was at Agnes Scott for ten years and during her stay served the college in many ways. As a professor of history, as faculty advisor of the debating team, and in many other places she always had the good of the school at heart and tried in every way to make Agnes Scott a greater Agnes Scott. She left her personal books to be used in the Library, hoping in this way to help others. It is entirely fitting that a small sum should be added by the students, alumnae and faculty who were associated with her and appreciated the ideals for which she stood, to add other materials that are needed. The reports made on the progress of those in charge of the fund are favorable in some respects, but there are many who have not responded as was expected. These need only the realization that a fund used in this way will be of great benefit to the college, and will also be an appropriate memorial to one who gave her life} toward keeping others in the pursuit of knowledge, along with the incentive to give more freely. Then the memorial may be com- pleted. ‘1927-28 season. ity manager. Poetry Club held its last meeting at the Alumnae House Tuesday night when Miss McKinney and Miss Pres- ton were hostesses. Election of offi- cers for next year took place. Mary Cope will be president and Raemond Wilson will be secretary. A number of poems were read, notably “Sister Clotilde,’ by Carolina McCall. An- other former member, Blanche Berry, was present. B. O. Z met last Monday night with Helen Ridley and Eugenia Mc- Donald. After the election of officers, Edith McGranahan, president, and Eu- genia McDonald, secretary; Emily Kingsbery, read a story, “Mishtawa” —an Indian tale based on historical events in the North Carolina moun- tains. Each year the Senior members of B. O. Z. choose their best stories to file. Among those already selected to be filed are: “In the Full of the Moon,” Vir- ginia Norris. “Hidden Stars,” Carolyn Essig. “Lettres Mon Boudoir,” Anne Mc- Collum. “Mishtawa,” Emily Kingsbery. HIKING SQUAD ANNOUNCED The manager of the Hiking Squad has just recently made known those members who have made the squad for Those girls are as follows: Helen Friedman. Charlotte Hunter. Sarah Hill. Dorothy Harper. Elizabeth Keith. Esther Rice. It is hoped that more will go out for hiking next year, for these girls report that it is a healthy and enjoy- able recreation. moyed to Shanghai when northern warships engaged Nationalist destroy- e at the mouth of the Yanste river. uation underlying mo gRenN: sd outlaw war, = _ Another development of possible | against significance was the fighting at Tsi- nan-fu, capital of Shantung Province, between Japanese and Nationalist troops. The Japanese consul at Tokyo reported the first details of the suffer- ings of his civilian compatriots. Two hundred thousand peasants, forming the largest political assem- blage in modern Europe, raised their voices in demanding that the regency dismiss the present Bratianu govern- ment as illegally elected, incompetent, tyrannical and unrepresentative of the will of the people. It is said that Carol is eagerly awaiting a “call.” The situation in Nicaragua at the opening of this month apparently was under control of the U. S. Marines. The Senate campaign expenditures committee begins its investigation of the high cost of running for presi- dent Monday, May 7. It will under- take to learn how much each candidate for president is spending and how. Envy and admiration as well as ridicule and praise are found in the many articles in the European press In an, See ee is sk ects to sneer at all anti-war programs. He is unlikely to reject a proposal com- ing from the U. S. which does not conflict directly with Fascist policy. His desire for American good will is well known. The Japanese government is par- ticularly interested in the chance of a general agreement outlawing war. Day Student News The Day Students are rather inac- tive at present, as far as official busi- ness is concerned, and are bending all their efforts toward getting through exams creditably. Now that the offi- cers for next year have been elected, and all the loose ends of this year’s matter have been gathered up, we can afford to sit back and view the ~ year with satisfaction. We are proud of our new member of Exec, Geraldine LeMay. She rep- resented us beautifully at the installa- tion of the new members, and we are sure that she will be a credit to the AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE DECATUR, buildings with modern conveniences, full and able faculty. Best advantages in GEORGIA Day Students. Courses leading musie and art. Spacious and beautiful grounds elegant to A. B. degree For Catalog, Address J. R. McCain, President a e GIDUTE GO5o LP Between exams I’m taking time for just a teensy note. I need recreation after that history. And to think they’ve just started! Poor Mary Webb is in a fever over her English. I can’t imagine what she’s expecting, but she was making Mildred MeCalip explain to her the difference between inligible, illegible and illegitimate. By the way, Giddy, if you see Mildred, do make her tell you about “Adelaide,” who is symbolic of purity. Speaking of pur- ity—or otherwise—second floor Main certainly has a complex on the sub- ject. I hear all the occupants have suddenly and unaccountably developed a great fondness for Listerine (N. B. See Nina Hammond). I certainly am trying to be subtle and mysterious, aren’t I, darling? And TE DD DO | OSH Summer CHrocks at surprisingly moderate prices— $14.75—$23.75—$29.75 Coats at 14 price. Flannel Dresses at $4.95 OLE OA AA PS (|) |) () CD ED OP Oh ‘ s LADIES’ READY-TO-WEAR 4 PEACHTREE (ARCADE BLDG) |) AT) AS A) SE |) | Soe ee ee eee ee | i i ' i i i i i % > © “Sweet Girl Graduate,” A Breezy Collection of I was just bragging on sensible people like Martha Riley Selman who don’t try to keep lovely things like engage- ments secret, but go on and wear their beautiful diamond rings. He’s so cute, too, Giddy. She met him on a blind date that her cousin asked her to have. He, Otis, was waiting in another room while the cousin was talking to Martha Riley and told her his name was Her- ring. “Huh,” said Miss Martha, scorn- fully, “I don’t want a date with a poor fish.” And that was the first time he heard her voice—and now she’s going to have that name too. Goodness, it seems funny the way we’re all grow- ing up. Even Sara Townsend has fallen desperately in love with a _ theolog, poor Maybanks! And Eloise Gaines is seriously in love too. It must be serious ‘cause she went with him to the dentist the other afternoon, and held his hand while he had two front teeth pulled ,and two new ones put in. But Jo Smith is so refreshing. She never gets too serious. Or maybe she just won’t grow up. She met this boy who, they told her, was coach of the lacrosse team. ‘Oh, where is La- Crosse?” she wanted to know. We’re all making errors now, though (like that printer who made “angle” angel in my last letter to you), our minds are tired. It’s a good thing we’re leaving, and all Agnes Scott is, We make our own Ice Cream and Sandwiches TRY THEM! RILEY & LACY Phone Dea. 1100-1101 Hats, Dresses and Cards IRENE HAT SHOP Masonic Bldg. Decatur, Ga. RCS Se Se ee SC SEAN Oe LAGS CIE SENESCENCE OC SE SC SESE SL Se SNES SCS NE SES Lee, > O LEWIS Presents for the THE AGONISTIC apparently migrating to “warmer” places the end of the month: “Sherfy’s” going to West Point, Mar- garet Ferguson to Annapolis, Sara Robertson and Frances Craighead to W. and L., Martha Kirven to Suwanee, Martha Tower to Davidson, Sally Cothran to Carolina—oh, so many peo- ple to so many different places, I’d never be able to name them all. And if you want to go anywhere or do anything or have anybody fall in love with you, you must attend one of the concentration meetings—a very mysterious affair going on in one of the cottages at the witching hour of ten. Everybody gathers together in perfect silence and darkness and, in her turn, tells what she most desires. Then all those present concentrate for three minutes on that thing. They say it really works awfully well. T think I'll stop and try it on my tomorrow’s exams—wish me _ luck, darling—I need it—or I may see you sooner than I expect. Aggie, AGNES SCOTT ENTERS BELASCO CUP FINALS (Continued from Page One) sat through the three previous nights of the tournament during which no play rose above the mediocre. “The direction was more than competent and attributed to Frances K. Gooch. If any one performance stood out above those of the others it was possibly that of Louisa Duls, which was done with excellent sense of the humor as well as the tragedy.” Fine as were Miss Bland’s and Frances Hargis’ plays, they could hardly stand before the professional mastery of Barrie’s plot, as played by the Scots. who, with their native dia- lect, “fitted the lines and situations like a dexterious hand into an ac- eustomed glove.” The Ardrosson and Saltcoats Players already held the dramatic title of England, Ireland, and Scotland, and we did well to com- pete with them. We are very proud of the place won by Blackfriars and ex- tend most hearty congratulations to the author, Miss Margaret Bland; to the director, Miss Frances Gooch, and to the players—Miss Louisa Duls, Miss Frances Freeborn, Miss Elizabeth Mc- Callie, and Miss Sarah Carter! Gift for the Graduate THE HAT, BOX 311 Church St. Decatur Y ry 4 ‘ i PPE FS 8 Yy Za calniaeeloal Sport, Street and Party Frocks At the Lewis Ever Popular Prices H. G. LEWIS & CO. 100 Whitehall Street Walnut 4346 Lecture Ass’n Is Entertained New Officers and Members Honored. The faculty members and newly- elected officers of the Lecture Associa- tion were entertained delightfully at an informal tea in their honor by the officers for 1927-1928 on Tuesday afternoon, May 8. The outgoing officers present were: Emily Cope—President. Mary Shewmaker—Secretary-Treas- urer. Josephine Walker—Senior sentative. Marion Green—Junior Representa- tive. Elaine sentative. Sarah White—Day Student Repre- sentative. Mary Jane Goodrich—Chairman Post- er Committee. The new officers are: Dorothy Hutton—President. sentative. Edith McGranahan—Senior Repre- Repre- Exton—Freshman Repre- Mary An Phelps—Junior Repre- sentative. Virginia Stokes—Sophomore Repre- sentative. Julia MeClendon—Day Student Rep- resentative, Helen Hendricks—Chairman Poster Committee. Elizabeth Hatchett — Secretary - Treasurer. The faculty members are: Miss Westall, Miss Hopkins, Miss McKin- ney, Miss Torrance, Dr. McCain, and Mr. Stukes. MISS BECKER WINS CHRISTIE PRIZE Miss Christie entertained B. O. Z. at an informal tea Tuesday night in the Tea House. At the last meeting the members of the club voted on the story written this year that they con- sidered best. “The Jade Phoenix,” written by Evelyn Becker and pub- lished in the November issue of the Aurora, was chosen to receive the prize, a collection of short stories pre- sented by Miss Christie. Monte: “it seems to me I’ve seen your face before.” Bozo: “How odd!” Monte: “It certainly is.” “Are you the only corpulent mem- ber of your family?” “No! My uncle and aunt are so fat that whn they got married, the guests threw puffed rice on them.” Lovely Underwear for Graduation Gifts. Graduation Books. See Mrs. Cooper DECATUR WOMAN’S EXCHANGE Entertainment Is Given for Seniors Banquet, Luncheon and Breakfast Feature Calendar. Don’t ever let anybody tell you that these Seniors aren’t debutanting this spring as well as graduating, for along with exams and term papers and things like that, there are all kinds of social functions. Cara Hinman, formerly a member of this year’s class, entertained Satur- day, May 12, with a lovely tea at her home on Piedmont Avenue, to which all of the Seniors were invited. The Sophomores will entertain their sister class with a beautifully ap- pointed luncheon at the East Lake Country Club on Saturday, May 19, at 1:15 P. M. We're hearing all sorts of delightful rumors about the orches- tra they’re going to have—so there will be dancing after luncheon. The faculty members of each class will be present as honor guests—Miss Eagle- son and Miss Bland—the Senior hon- orary members—and Miss Gaylord and Miss Freed for the Sophomores. The Juniors will also entertain at the East Lake Country Club for the Seniors—quite the popular place, isn’t it? This is to be a banquet on May 25th with all the usual lovely dresses and flowers and things. But there’ll be lots of unusual features which the Juniors are keeping a secret. On Saturday, May 26, the trustees will give a luncheon in honor of the Seniors and alumnae who are here for commencement. This will be in the Rebekah Scott dining room at 1:30 P.M. Mr. J. K. Orr, who is chairman of the board of trustees, will pre- side. The classes which are having special reunions will sit together. So our Seniors are going to have lots of good times to remember, from their last days here on the campus. MISSES ROUNTREE AND THOMAS IN RECITAL (Continued from Page One) Traviata), written by Verdi, admir- ably interpreted by Mary Rountree. “Rluow, Blow Thou Winter Wind” (Sargeant), rendered by Mr. Herbert, received loud and lasting applause from the audience. Another popular number was the group of songs which Mr. Ozmer sang. The group included “A Song of Waiting” (Wright) and “The Nightingale Has a Lyre of Gold” (Whelpley). Mary Rountree captivated her audi- ence with her splendid interpretation of two beautiful and well-loved songs ‘A Song of India’ (Rimsky-Kors- akow) and “The Last Rose of Sum- mer” (old Irish). Every selection on the program was most excellently rendered. The num- bers reflected the well-known merits of the artists. The program was quite varied and interesting, and each part of it was a veritable “hit” with the audience. The two charming ac- companists of the evening were Mrs. Johnson and Miss Mary Buttrick. — 3 pairs, $2.75 All Newest Shades New York Dress Shop Next to Chamberlin’s OE OO OEE) EO DD) OD) ee 2) A) CS A-CHO VERY SPECIAL 500 Pairs Full Fashioned Silk-To-Top ! ! : HOSE LP. ! $5 S| SS | | | (|) DD) OG se = +o, THE AGONISTIC Two days of exams are over, but there are eight more; and, as yet, most of us underclassmen are still looking rather worried, are continuing to cram, and are even more frantical- ly rushing around to put the best fin- ishing touch on those term papers that were due last week. Those lucky Seniors have a start on us, but, al- though they claim they’re thrilled to death at the prospect of finishing school, there are various stories circu- lating around which rather go to prove the contrary and some of the few who are not ashamed of being senti- mental positively look mournful! As for society, it’s doing fine—with the Sophomore-Senior luncheon this com- ing Saturday, and the Senior-Soph- omore breakfast Monday, and the Junior-Senior banquet next Friday, and all those entertainments for the Seniors exclusively. And have you ever seen so many new clothes which are not even to be worn until the very day of the parties? These common, ordinary, old wardrobes of ours look like sure ’nuf hope-chests—we’re sure that there just must be some fiances waiting around until after commence- ment. But until then—well, as a cer- tain Senior said tu a Junior, and as the Junior said to a Sophomore, and as the Sophomore even said to a Fresh- man (poor things! They are just a little bit left out), “This is college!” Mary Lanier spent Sunday at home taking with her Mary Gregory and Margaret. Gerig. Bex Kampr went to a Sigma Pi picnic Saturday afternoon. ‘Emory presidential campaign as rep- resentative of women of Iowa. * J ia. 1 _ Mary Bell MeConkey’s family spent ‘the week-end with her. . Jean Alexander spent the week-end in Atlanta: Miss Westall entertained Miss Mc- Dougall, Miss Pirkle, Miss Carwell, Lucy Grier, Rosaltha Sanders, Mil- dred Jennings, Ted Wallace, and Ruth Evans Massengill at the Tea Room Wednesday night. Before tion! revoirs. and hats, shoes, and plete your Allen costume! ‘Frances Craighead attended the You go “Ftomey Class day, Commencement—and then home and vaca- A season of mixed emotions but with the pros- pect of pleasant summer days as a solace for the au Before you go home, come to Allen’s and “browse around” once more. You will find sports frocks, ideally cool for the day-time occasions of mid-summer fluttery frocks to grace the leisurely hours of afternoon Or, even if you don’t intend to buy, come and look around, for it would never do to go home unaware of the smartest and the most Parisienne of the new styles! J.P Ailen 6 Co. “The Store all Women Know” Mary Potter and Mary Webb at- tended a dinner party at the home of Mrs. D. E. Clark in Atlanta. Alumnae News Mary White Caldwell, ex ’23, who Mary Potter and Elizabeth Gillespie | escaped from the turmoil of China in spent the week-end in Atlanta with|such a thrilling manner last year, is Mrs. Gillespie. visiting her brothers in the States at present. She spent several days at the college last week. Her former roommate, Eunice Davis, ’22, now Mrs. Harold Major, of Anderson, S. C., / joined her here. Eunice holds the Sarah Townsend, Dorothy Smith, record of having the largest family Raemond Wilson, Zou Woolford, Sallie of anyone of her class—one little boy Peake, Belle Ward Stowe, Eliza} three years old, and twins one year Ramey, Chugga Sydnor, Jo Walker | gjq. and Mary and Emily Cope had dinner| Beulah Davidson, '24, of Tate,. Ga., with Mr. and Mrs. Cope at the Hotel | wi} visit Agnes Scott next week. Candler Sunday night. Martha Lin Manley, ’25, life presi- dent of her class, is now in Montreal, Hortense King and Estelle Bryan|Canada. She was sent as representa- were entertained at a party by their | tive of the Georgia Press Association. table last week. Mr. and Mrs. Fonville McWhorter, of Atlanta, announce the birth of a Hilda McCurdy spent the week-end|son on April 29. Mrs. McWhorter at home. was formerly Nellie Bell Jackson, 17. Mary Rountree spent the week-end with Miss Ann Bowie in Atlanta. Fowler and Louise Elise Gibson, Letty Pope and Eliz- abeth Williams spent the week-end in Washington, Ga. Mary Doyle Mary Ricklen and Louise Fowler spent the week-end in Rome, Ga. Clemmie Downing’s the week-end with her. mother spent Myra Jervey spent the week-end in Atlanta. 22 BYCK Presents the Deauville Sandal : —all white Mary Webb spent Tuesday night with Mrs. Clark in Atlanta. Julia Mulliss, Dot Cheek and Alice Glenn had dinner Saturday with Eloise Gaines. Betty Reid’s mother spent the week- end with her. Jo Fairchild, Betty Reid, Martha Tower and Jo Walker went to the Delta Tau Delta dance Friday night. Alice Glenn, Dot Cheek and Lila Porcher attended a dance Saturday night at Decatur Woman’s Club. Betty Hudson and Shirley McPhaul Alice McDonald and Katherine Lott attended a bridge-tea at Mrs. Spear- man’s (Isabelle Leonard, ex ’29) Sat- urday afternoon. spent the week-end in Atlanta. i i { ! i | Dit Quarles’ mother spent the week- ! —all brown end with her. i i ! ! ! ! i —brown and tan —black and white Ruth Pringle, Helen Duke, Helen Mrs. Finnell gave a party for the Johnston, Jeannette Nichols, Dit girls in White House Wednesday Quarles, Florence Hill, Belle Ward night. Stowe, Dorothy Smith and Lynn Moore had dinner with Lib Smith Fri- day night and Ruth Pringle spent the week-end with her. Georgia Watson spent the week-end with Edith Coleman in Atlanta and attended the Biltmore dinner-dance. Jeannette Nichols spent the week- end with Mrs. George Holiday in At- lanta. Nan Lingle, Helena Hermance and Elizabeth Lilly are coming up for graduation. - Mary Catherine Gay, Helon and Hazel Brown, and May Louise Thomas attended the Arkansas Club dinner at the Woman’s Club in Decatur. — Hetty Waid - Btended” the’ “Theta ('T "Miss Randolph entertained the May Day committee Sunday night after |- Vespers. f * J Nina Hammond and Margaret Min-| 5 nis had dinner Friday night with Mar-| > garet’s aunt. White Frocks for the Baccalaureate Sermon Sara Townsend and Helen Anderson had dinner Wednesday night at the Hotel Candler with Mrs. Harold Major (Eunice Dean, 722). Youthful Styles for the Sub-Deb! Guaranteed Washable! —Snowy crepe frocks as charmingly unaffected as youth epitomizing in every line the sweet solemnity of the oc- easion. Especially designed by Rich’s for young Atlanta graduates. In two-piece styles with becoming necklines and many novelty features. Also georgettes and printed chif- dainty accessories to com- Sleeveless to be worn at the Sizes 13 and 15. fons. many parties. Sub-Deb Shop —Rich’s, Third Floor IPO gy Y) QOS 2) ae FOE LLL A ST cA Ae I M.RICH & BROS.CO. BROAD -ALABAMA & FORSYTH STS>"PHONE WALNUT 4636 _ Christine Turner, ex ’25, of Pelham, has announced her engagement to Mr. Larrabee Davenport Hand. Myrtle Murphy, ’25, of Louisville, will be mar- ried in June to Mr. S. S. Simmons, of Conway, S. C. Anna Harrell, ex ’23, will be mar- ried in June to Marian Dwight Sanders, brother of Rosalthia Sanders of the class of ’28. They will live in Chicago. Frances Tennet, ’25, now Mrs. Wm. D. Ellis, sailed for Europe on May 2. Josephine Logan, ’23, now Mrs. Hugh Hamilton, of Apalachia, Va., is visiting her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Logan, on the campus. Mrs. J. C. Monoghan, formerly Hazel Huff, ’26, of Fayetteville, N. C., announces the birth of a son. Polly Stone reports seeing many alumnae on her trip to Chicago last week—there is an Agnes Scott Alum- nae organization in Chicago of seven- teen members. for Campus Wear A Smart Shoe The seven ages of woman: 1. The infant. 2. The little girl. 3. The miss. 4. The young woman. 5. The young woman. 6. The young woman. 7. The young woman. DeKalb Theatre THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATUR- DAY, MAY 17, 18, 19 Stage Attraction PAUL SHORT’S 1928 REVUE Starring Janet Kelly of Atlanta —Also THURSDAY-FRIDAY, MAY 17-18 William Haines i “WEST POINT” SATURDAY, MAY 19 Douglas Fairbanks at “ROBIN HOOD” MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNES- DAY, MAY 21, 22, 23 Charlie Chaplin —Ih “THE CIRCUS” THURSDAY-FRIDAY, MAY 24-25 Ramon Navarro ia “THE STUDENT PRINCE” Accessories Graduation Gifts The end of May will soon be here . . the campus resounds with whisperings of caps and gowns and sheepskins 2 there’s a bustle and stir .. . contagious “school’s - out - it’s - time - to - go- 4 home”’ feeling runs rampant! You’re wondering what gifts to choose for your graduating friends! “parting gift’ would most delight your room- ) ) mate! Have you seen our accessories? Here you can choose blindfolded and be sure you’re J. M. HIGH CO. THE AGONISTIC A successful gold digger is one who makes you feel she is taking dinner with you, not from you. “Why are prom girls like radia- tors?” “Because “No, no—because they make so much noise.” ” Mother: “Johnny, I married your father because he saved me from drowning.” Johnny: “That’s why pop’s always ; telling me not to go swimming. “So you wear gloves all the time to keep your hands soft.” “Yes.” “Do you sleep in your hat?” Alice (at Dr, Hewey’s): “I want something! Er!—I wanta sneeze.” Dr. Hewey: “Sorry, Miss Alice, we haven’t any.” “Is your wife entertaining this win- ter?” “Not very.” There are three classes of women— the intellectual, the beautiful, and the majority. ‘She has a head like a door knob.” “How come?” “Any man can turn it.” “When our shirts return from the laundry what cigarette do they re- mind you of?” “Old Golds. load.” Not a cuff in a car- Dear Editor: Please tell me why it} “They tell me the major is hard on is that my lady friend closes her eyes | the regiment.” when I kiss her—X. Y. Z. “Yes. He is rotten to the corps.” Answer: Send us your photograph and we will tell you. Now we have the story of the un- dertaker who lost his money when “Why do you wear your stockings |he died. He went in the hole. wrong side out?” “There’s a hole on the other side.” Prof.: “In which of Shakespeare’s plays does that line appear, Mr. “Baby mustn’t play with papa’s| Jones?” razor, mama has to open a can of| Jones: “I’m not sure whether it’s in beans.” ‘If You Like It That Way’ or ‘Nothing Much Doing.’ ” Blessed are the low in mind for they shall be joke editors. Robber: “Yer money or yer life!” Stude: “Ha! ha! I’m just coming “Where was the Declaration of In-| home from a date with a co-ed.” dependence signed?” “At the bottom.” Absent-Minded Prof.: “Is there any- one under the bed?” Stockings may have been invented| Escaped Convict (hiding): “Not a in the eleventh century but they| soul.” weren’t discovered until the twentieth. A.-M. P.: “That’s funny; I would have sworn I heard someone.” Beauty is its own excuse for being dumb, St. Pete: “Who’s there? Voice Without: “It is 1.” St. Pete (peeved): “Getoutta here, we don’t want any more school teach- ers.” Marriage is a banana peel on the doorstep of romance. Lady: “Count yourself, big boy, you aren’t so many.” A grocer’s boy, carrying a basket Lad: “Stick a thermometer in your|of eggs, recently was hit by a coal lips, lady, you ain’t so hot.” truck. The eggs are expected to live. — For Charming . when when when that What attractive ATLANTA, GA. Views and Interviews| Sophomores Enter- tained By Juniors Suppressed desires, learn in Psych 201, are desires that, because of some conflict, cannot be réalized. we Varied Entertainment Is a Suppressed desires and especially sup- Feature. pressed ambitions, are common to One of the most enjoyable entertain- ments of this month was the Junior- Sophomore tea given in the gym last Wednesday afternoon. This was in the form of an installation service in which the present Junior class gave its place to the Sophomores. During the afternoon dancing to the tune of Therese Barksdale’s playing was very much enjoyed, as was also a solo by Ethel Freeland. G. B. Knight made a very interesting talk, installing the Junior officers for next year. everyone. Thinking this a fruitful topic for research, I approached Lois McClel- land. I found her blond petiteness eurled up in one of the luxurious Agnes Scott rockers. “Miss McClel- land, what is your suppressed am- bition?” “Oh,” she squealed vivacious- ly, “I have always wanted to go on the vaudeville stage! The dramatic stage is rather too—shall I say con- ventional? for my type. And then, I feel th lent for dancing woul 2A. te Ree not be lost 0 the word” | LETTER OF COMMEN- in We ieeCbitiors: 2 DATION IS AWARDED Knowing Mary McCallie’s shyness DOROTHY KEITHLEY of publicity, I approached her very carefully. Mary, with her character- istic conservatism, is always afraid of giving the right impression. “I don’t want people to get the right impres- sion of me,” she said once, “I want to keep them in the dark.” So I led up to the subject very carefully, and finally Mary confessed. It seems that she wants to be president of Student Government, just for one night. Evelyn Olliff, she of the many phone calls, says her suppresed ambition is to wear an S. P. E. pin to an A. T. O. dance with a Phi Delta Theta. When one considers the large number of frat brothers that she can keep on a string at once, one almost believes that possi- ble. Anna Katherine Golucke admitted, with many blushes, that hers was to be a heartless, wicked vampire—“the Cleopatra type, you know.” One of her devoted admirers sent her a clip- ping entitled, “The Flirt,” which he dedicated to her. She was secretly overjoyed—but she had to pretend to be mad, for it wouldn’t do to let any- one guess her shameful secret desire! Laura Brown was at first perplexed by my question, but after a few min- utes of thinking she looked up, gig- gled, and said, “Well, I would kinder like to walk home.” Lucky Mary Perkinson! She says, as Miss Health of 1927, that she has no maladies whatsoever, not even sup- pressed desires! Perhaps, after four years of I. G. and grits, we may ar- rive at the same happy end. Of interest to all Agnes Scott stu- dents and especially to those engaged in Scout work, was the award Thurs- day morning in chapel, of a letter of commendation to Dorothy Keithley. The letter was presented by the Direc- tor of Scout Work in Atlanta. The letter which was presented to Dorothy was something in the nature of a character award. It came from the Scout Headquarters in New York City. Such a letter is a recognition of faithful service and of loyalty in com- munity life and to the troop and is given to girls who haye, in the past, merited it, and who show promise for the future. This character award was a signal of the high honor and respect of fellow Scouts. It is also a pres requisite for the Golden Eaglet—the highest honor a Scout can receive. Be- cause of her excellent attainment in Scout work during the past several years and her successful leadership of a Scout Troop at Decatur Junior High, the Scout Headquarters were proud and pleased to honor Dorothy Keithley in such a way. HAMLINE COLLEGE CURRICULAR FREEDOM St. Paul, Minn. (By New Student Service)—Revision of the curriculum to permit more freedom of study has been announced at Hamline College by President Alfred F. Hughes. Majors and minors have been abolished, the first and last two years of work sep- LATIN MAJORS HON- arated, and requirements reduced in ORED BY seeks “Gateway” courses in the Freshman and Sophomore years will introduce the student to college, and thereafter he will be free to select his own subjects. The only demand is for 36 hours of concentrated study. The “gateway” courses will be liberal and varied, Particular emphasis is being placed on the Junior and Senior years. After caring for the demanded 36 hours, the student may browse as he pleases, or he may limit his work to one field. Provisions will be made for granting the exceptional student re- search facilities if he is able to carry his work beyond the limits of courses offered. Similarly, by arrangement with department heads, study may be done outside of class rooms and with no direct reference to courses. LFF SS) A > A >) ee > ecm 3% GRADUATION It has been our privilege to have graduation gifts selected from us for the past thirty-five years. Feeling that we merit your confidence—we solicit your favor. APPROVED ACCOUNTS SOLICITED Nat Kaiser & Company, Inc. Jewelers 3 Peachtree Street Miss Torrance, Miss Smith, Miss Freed and Miss Hammond, honorary members of Eta Sigma Phi, enter- tained the members-elect at a most celightful tea in the Alumnae House Wednesday afternoon. The color scheme of green and orange was car- ried out most effectively in the dec- crations and in the delicious refresh- ments that were served. The affair was a very informal one and was thor- eughly enjoyed by all present. Girls now have the skin they love to re-touch. Wa. 1910 Est. 1893. ee eee em oe ae ee) |) et ae ee De | | j i | STEN TO EO ee LO He RO orenielefeteieriereneqoteiolelolotetetolter Decatur Bank & Trust Company Commercial Banking, Savings Department, Trust Department and Travellers’ Cheques. SIPS OTLALEL ESTES SS LLLP LL OILS J # PE aSeoeobeoeeseodeseoee nee eens nee odeoe see ofefe ee ede ieofendeofeeteofenbeofeteolioteetecteoteatesfeatentes a 5 Chapel Problem Is on Trial at Vassar| have a natural aptitude for its sub- In the fall of 1926, a petition was drawn up by the students of Vassar for voluntary chapel. After the sys- tem had been in operation for a while, a questionnaire was sent out to de- termine the general reaction. Seven- ty-four per cent of the college re- sponded. This showed that the num- ber of times attended by the majority was none, and that, of those who did go, the average number of times was once. This information was about one semester after voluntary chapel start- ed, and although the cireumstances are not very different now, the real test will come when only those who have always been under this system are left in college. Chapel at Vassar is held at 7 o’clock in the evening and, according to the findings from the questionairre, the opportunity for relaxation is its great- est value. The familiar order was preferred: the president’s leading, music and singing by the students themselves. The second page of the question- naire related to the Christian Associa- tion. A clear conception as to the pur- pose of the organization was not shared by the college, and when the aim was not known by those among whom it was working, there was little hope for success. A conference was held at Lake Mohonk last fall to de- cide the question of whether or not re- ligion had any place on the Vassar campus. The Vassar Community Church for faculty, students and em- ployees, was the outcome of these ‘meetings and discussions. Its pur- pose is broad enough for all. The present system of chapel serv- _jees is undergoing many experiments, and the Vassar Department of Re- _ ligion is seeking for a new member to spend a grat deal of effort in solving the problem.—Smith College Weekly. = Shaw on College A Freshman at the University of Michigan has been rewarded for writ- ing George Bernard Shaw an appre- ciation of his work by a fatherly let- ter on the good and bad of college, sent him by the playwright. Shaw’s letter reads: “T think that college life makes a man a much better citizen because it is a communal life and therefore trains him for human society. College grad- uates, like sailors, are very superior to merely domesticated persons in point of sociability. “On the other hand, college train- ing is intellectually and morally ruin- ous except to a very few people who SS = —§ ——————O We have it, Agnes Scott Girls, Fancy Groceries. We Want Your Trade. NIFTY JIFFY John M. Huckabee, Mer. G. L. Thornton, Checker Milliner 208 Peachtree St At the Henry Grady New Hats $7.50 $10 THE AGONISTIC German Educators to Visit University of N.C. According to R. B, House, executive secretary of the University, a group of prominent German educators, who are spending four months in this coun- try visiting the outstanding institu- tions of learning will visit the Uni- versity on May 25 for the purpose of seeing and hearing the many activities that are being carried on here. Pro- fessor Thomas Alexander of Columbia University made arrangements with (| President Chase for these intellectual p- | Peeks of Germany to visit Chapel Hill. jects and a strong and indiscriminate memory for all sorts and scraps of Novelty in Education In the past few years many col- information; that is, with certain tech- leges have been presenting courses of nical tastes and no more values—no| study in novel forms. Furman Sum- mer School, in accordance with this idea, is giving a two weeks course in Field Botany at a camp in the moun- tains, and offers two weeks credit for some contemplated professional ca-|ipe work done at this camp. Why reer a college student should make the | ,o¢ attend the Summer School at Fur- most out of college by reading what man, and then take a course at the he likes and discussing it at students’| .. mer camp? Such a program of clubs (if there are any except drink- study will give a student eight weeks ing and sporting ones) and doing the| 4¢ college credit. For information, least minimum of dry work to secure | .3¢¢ Harry Clark, Dean of Summer a pass, or even retire without one— School. short of being kicked out. But every case is peculiar, and cannot come un- der any general prescription. Travel if you can afford it, preferably on foot and fourth class..—The New Student. —Vassar Mscellany News. conscience, in short. “Except in cases where a college de- is an indispensable qualification for —The Hornet. $125,000 Trust Fund Cambridge, Mass.—To promote a series of annual intercollegiate com- petitions in scholarship between Har- vard and other American colleges, the Colleges sum of $125,000 has been donated to “Colleges are like individuals,” the university by Mrs. Lowell Putnam, Robert Frost, renowned New England to establish a trust fund in memory poet, told a reporter for the Michigan of her husband, which will be known Daily. “They think the important | 25 the Lowell Putnam Memorial thing is to be ‘advanced,’ whereas the | Prize fund for the promotion of really important thing with colleges as scholarship. Mrs. Putnam is a sister well as individuals is to be original.” |0f the president of Harvard. Despite loyalities, Mr. Frost finds} ™ accord with the stipulations of the colleges alike. “I have confirmed the gift a competitive examination will Originality Should Be Sought By — SS Dramatic Club at Union College Dis- cusses Probability of Theater. The possibility of a theater on the campus will be the main topic for dis- cussion at an open meeting of the Mountebanks to be held on Monday evening, May 7, at 7:30 o’clock in Sili- man hall. Although a practically un- heard of idea in the student body, a stage of our own has long been the aspiration of many of those especial- ly interested in dramatics. The meet- ing is called for the purpose of de- termining the consensus of student opinion as to the advisability of such a project. Any attempt to produce good drama realistically must of necessity be re- stricted by financial limitations. It is of utmost importance that a decision be reached as to whether or not the organization is to continue its old policy of inadequate realism, or, like so many other college dramatic socie- ties and little theater groups, that its in the future will be staged in the impressionistic manner. In addition to all men who have taken part in any productions of the Mountebanks, it is urged that any other undergraduates who are inter- productions of ATLANTA LL A A TC GS DAVISON-PAXON CO. ested in dramatics attend the meeting. —Concordiensis. Seniors Break Tradition Wofford College Seniors have de- cided to do away with Senior invita- tions. —Hornet. Dean Disapproves of Beauty Contests Denver’s Dean of Women has taken a decided stand against the practice of selecting the university’s most beauti- ful co-eds through the means of a beauty contest. “They are degrading and insulting to girls whose brains are entirely overlooked, and place co-eds on the level with Follies girls,” she says. —Davidsonian. For Married Only A new apartment for married stu- dents is being erected near the cam- pus of Harvard University. —Sou’wester. Shriner: “Did you know you had an academy in your eye?” Laura Brown: “No!” Shriner: “I see pupils in it.” Affiliated with Macey’s New York Graduation MAY 29, 1928 and a week of entertainment . luncheons .. . teas .. dances ... and . which go to make up 1 ' myself in my life-long suspicion, said, “that they are all alike, in spite of their imagined differences. literary groups of students, radical students, and students seized with neo- religionism in all of them. And the same kind of es devastates them all.” all be more original.” ” he|be held with Yale this year in what will probably be the first intercol- T find | legiate scholastic contest in history. On April 30 ten men chosen from the University and ten from Yale will | | meet in a three-hour examination on |_ the subject of “English Literature.” Five thousand dollars worth of “As I see it mt are all rather | books will be won for its college li-| | ‘adv. “and I wish that they could|brary by the victorious team, in ad-| gta mn dition to sndividual:- prizes for the team | “Advanced,” Mr. Frost explained, | members. means merely being well-informed, while greatness in art -depends on something more—a spark of origin- ality. One can be advanced by keep- |: ing abreast of the ideas of others, he said, but one “never gets anywhere like that.”—-New Student. —vVassar Miscellany News. Come To The Hat Box and get a real chic Hat for $3.00. 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