EXTRA The Agonistic EXTRA AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE, DECATUR, GA., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1938 Whetsell Welcomes Freshman Class Student Official Asks Cooperation of New Students Dear Freshmen, "Welcome" there is magic In the word, for it carries with it a message of friendliness and good cheer that steals away loneliness and despair. And so to you, the class of 1942, I wish to bid you "Welcome to Agnes Scott." We are depending on you to assume your place and re- sponsibility in our common needs. Your ideas and suggestions will be given due consideration, and we want you to help us make our col- lege the place for the fulfilment of all your ideals of college life. We arc proud of our Student Government Association and of the definite part each one of us plays in it. We are equally proud of our Honor System, but its success de- pends upon you and the support you give to it and to us. To learn to live honorably and unselfishly in a community, and to share in the responsibility of the government is a part of the broader education for which we come to college. We ask of each student her hearty co-operation. Sincerely, Mary Elll n Whltsi-ll, President of Student Government Association. Tea Room Gives Free Drinks The Silhouette Tea Room in the Anna Young Alumnae House is gjving free coca-colas this week to the new faculty members and to the new students. Mrs. Kerrison, the manager of the Tea Room, also announces that, in order to serve the students bet- ter, she will have free delivery service to the dormitories at night. Those girls desiring sandwiches, ice cream, etc., will be able to place their orders with the maid in Main and secure prompt and satis- factory service. Freshman Orientation Week Begins Handbook Classes, Teas, Reception Fill Calendar With the opening exercises in the chapel today, the dizzy whirl of freshmen activities begins in earnest. At 4 o'clock this after- noon, all the freshmen are to meet in the chapel to hear President Mc- Cain's talk. There will also be a musicale in the chapel at 8 tonight. Thursday will be a full day for the new students. Library classes for all day students will be at 9:15 in the morning. At 10:30, after the chapel exercises, there will be an English placement test for all freshmen in Buttrick Hall. Thurs- day afternoon library classes will be held at 1:30 for boarders (A- N) and at 2 for boarders (O-Z). Thursday will not be all study for the freshmen, however, for from 4:30 -6:00, Christian Asso- ciation will entertain with a for- mal tea in the Alumnae Garden. After vespers, there will be a sing on the steps of Main and later, dancing in the Murphey Candler Building. Friday morning, with the begin- ning of classes, there will be fewer outside activities. At 7:00 p. m., after vespers, however, there will still be a hand book class for Board- ers in the lobby of Inman. The big event on the calendar for Saturday is the reception in the Murphey Candler Building follow- ed by dancing in the Gym. On Sunday a tour of Atlanta is being planned for 3:00 in the aft- ernoon. Freshmen Receive Welcome From A. A. President Hello Freshmen! I know you are busy getting ac- quainted with roommates, making out schedules, etc., but I just couldn't wait any longer to tell you what Athletic Association has planned. To start things off right you just mustn't miss the Athletic Ral- ly. There's fun by the barrels in store for you. By that time you will have decided what sport you are going to work on. What a va- riety to choose from hockey, ten- nis, horseback-riding, archery golf and swimming. As winter comes on we move in- doors with that exciting indoor sport, basketball. That is not the only thing, though. All types of dancing and recreational games are taught also. As a grand finale for the winter season we hold a Brown Jug tournament among the dormi- tories, and the faculty has a team, too. All through the year there are intcrclass swimming meets; so, when someone approaches you and asks if you swim, don't be modest. The big thing this year is the G. A. F. C. W. conference to be held at Agnes Scott this year. This organization had its initial meeting here in 1930. To close the confer- ence there will be a big Play Day. Since Athletic Association looks after the health of the students, we have a health contest to see what sort of job we have been doing. You won't envy the instructors trying to make a choice from among all those pictures of health. As school draws to a close, the gym dept. is in full swing getting ready for May Day. Soon after this the yearly program of Ath- letic Association comes to a close with the A. A. banquet. I hope you have now an idea of the fun in store for you, and I want to wish you all the luck for a big year at Agnes Scott. Sincerely, Jane Moore Hamilton, President of Athletic Association. Hail Class of 1942! Kirkpatrick Officially Greets Day Students Welcome Freshmen! Many of you are probably weary of hearing so many greetings from every quarter. However, when you are a stranger in surroundings which arc so different from those to which you are accustomed, a friendly greeting means a lot. And so, on behalf of all the Day Stu- dents, I wish to welcome you to Agnes Scott. I hope that you are going to be happy on our campus and will en- ter wholeheartedly into all activi- ties which interest you. We have a variety of extra-curricular activi- ties, and I am sure that each of you will be able to find something which appeals to you. You will be given an opportunity to become familiar with the organizations on the campus before you select the ones you wish to join. The Day Students on the cam- pus have an organization of their own through which they may bring their particular problems. The plans for the Day Students are not complete as I am writing this let- ter. However, they will soon be ready and will be discussed at a meeting of the Day Students early in the session. I hope that this is the beginning of a very happy four years for each of you. Sincerely, Helen Kirkpatrick, President of Day- Students. Heaslett Announces Exchange Hours The second hand book exchange is open for the reception of old books, according to Polly Heaslett, who is in charge of the exchange this year. She asks that anyone having books to be sold bring them to the book room in the basement. The sale of the books w r ill begin Friday morning with hours to be announced later. Christian Association Head Presents Year's Aims Faculty Changes Are Numerous Many changes in the faculty have taken place this year. Miss Margaret Phythian of the French Department has returned after her two years' leave of absence spent in studying at the University of Grenoble, France. Miss Kathryn Click, formerly of the faculty of Wilson College, Penn., is a new member of the Latin Department. Miss Mildred R. Mell, who has been a teacher and Dean at Shorter Col- lege, Ga.j is to join the Economics Department. Miss Laura Colvin is back with her Masters in Library Science from the University of Michigan. Anoth- er addition to the staff of the li- brary is Miss Evelyn Houck, a graduate of the Emory University Library School. Several Agnes Scott graduates are among the new teaching and administrative members. Miss Charlotte Hunter is the assistant in the Dean's office. Miss Ann Worthy Johnson, '38, is in charge of the Book Store and the mail room. Miss Jeanne Matthews, '3 8, is a fellow in Biology. Miss Laura Steele, '37, a former editor of The Agonistic, is a secretary to the President. Miss Jessie Harriss heads the Die- tetic staff with Miss Mildred Mc- Elreath as her assistant. Mrs. Mar- garet Hartsook is assisting the die- titians. Mrs. Roy Smith is in charge of the residences. Alumnae to Entertain Freshmen at Tea The Agnes Scott Alumnae Asso- ciation will be hostess to the new students at a tea in the Anna Young Alumnae House on Friday, September 30, at 4:30 o'clock. The Entertainment Committee, with Mrs. Stillwell Robison as chairman, is in charge of the arrangements. Lyle Tells Frosh To Be Fresh Dear Fresh-women, Welcome to this college world! It really is a little world to itself, you know, with a life all its own. And you are already an important part of it. Our little college world would get in an awful rut if peo- ple like you didn't come in to wake it up every September. So go ahead and be very fresh and green, be real freshmen! We need for you to be that way. In this new world of yours, you'll discover that there are many things to claim your interest. In the midst of it all, you will want something to keep you on your feet to keep you from losing your balance among so many new forces. The Christian Association of Agnes Scott wants to help you find that steady some- thing to hold on to while you are getting adjusted. There are times in college life when you really need to be quiet and think. This is one of the things Christian Association wants to make possible. We have morning watch every morning before break- fast to help each other start off the day right. We have chapel and vesper services in which we try to create a spirit of reverence and worship. We try to have speakers from the campus and from outside who help us all to think more clearly and live more fully. We have work that we want you to help us do in hobby groups, on committees, on programs, in writ- ing and publishing devotional books, in studying w r orld and per- sonal problems. We believe you'll be better able to conquer your new world if you're a C. A. member. And in the meantime, go on being very green freshmen we love you that way. Sincerely, Douglas Lyle, President of Christian Association. THE AGONISTIC BAILEY BROTHERS SHOE SHOP 142 Sycamore St. Decatur, Ga. VERA'S BEAUTY SHOP 109 W. Ponce de Leon DE. 6211 Welcome to Agnes Scott All new students and new faculty members will receive free one Coca-Cola on presentation of this ad at the SILHOUETTE TEA ROOM Anna Young Alumnae House Hours 7:30 A. M. Until 10:30 P. M. MRS. ETHEL KERRISON, Manager Agnes Scott College DECATUR, GA. A college for women that is widely recog- nized for its standards of work and for the interesting character of its student activities. For further information, address J. R. McCAIN, President PATRONIZE YOUR ADVERTISERS & * J *>i t j.unSw-fiksb makes a Big Splash Off rru COLOR X i Silk Crepe Dresses 7 95 to 2295 Sizes 9 to 15 Rhythm of I In as well at color. 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She's Agnes Scott '38, so prac- tically everybody on the campus knows her. She's Professor Davison's Girl Friday and at your service for everything. She's been all along the road you're trav- eling. She knows what you need and when you need it, helps Davison's buyers anticipate your Big Week-Ends and Momentous Moments. Call her anytime or drop in to see her in the Iris Lee Bureau, Street Floor. JOYCE will lead you to Atlanta s most knockout clothes! JOYCE will choose grand gifts for you to take home! JOYCE will shop for you if you get "campused"! DAVISON- PAXON CO. PAY YOUR STUDENT BUDGET PATRONIZE YOUR ADVERTISERS Rich's Furnishes A Room for a Student on a Budget Pretty snazzy this! And snazzy doesn't mean it cost the family fortune either. If you're a Freshman just beginning- to furnish your room ... if you're an upper classman adding to yours, here is a list of things you just must have. Chairs, lamps, rugs, drapes, essentials at special prices to make your room the envy of the dorm . . . come up to the Fifth Floor and see us! Drapes with Originality Pr. Homespuns, spread to match_3.96 Frilly net curtains 1.00 to 3.98 Glazed Chintz drapes, pr 3.98 Make Your Own with Chintz, 29c-39c yd. Read in a Good Light! Indirect lamps, special at 7.98 Perky Pin-Ups 1.25 to 1.98 Bed lamps, in all colors 1.00 Rugs with "Livability" Swanky textured rugs, 2x4 2.98 Rag rugs, all colors 1.98 to 3.49 Tufted rugs at only 89c Armstrong linoleum, 6x9 2.98 Lounge in Luxury Chintz covered chair 6.75 Ottoman, chair and footstool 10.95 Maple desk chair 3.95 Pillows, all kinds 49c to 1.00 Other Designs for Living Radio, in college colors 17.95 Leatherette 4-pc. desk sets 1.00 Handy folding iron in bag 4.45 Baby Ben Dependable Alarm 2.95 Gilbert Hair Dryer, 2 speed 2.79 World Globes, special 1.00 up India print throws 1.00 to 1.98 Pictures of all kinds 1.00 pr. Coffee sets for "Feasts" 2.10 Unpainted dressing tables 3.95 Universal curling iron 1.00 Closet accessories 49c to 3.29 College Furnishings RICH'S Fifth Floor Pay Your Budget The Agonistic Pay Your Budget VOL. XXIV AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE, DECATUR, GA., WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1938 Z115 No. 1 Harrison Hut To Open For Students Descendants of Agnes Scott -Photo Courtesy Atlanta Journal. Five great-great-granddaughters of Agnes Scott, for whom the college is named, are registered here this year: Left to right, Edith Candler, of Decatur; Louise Sams, Charles- ton, S. C. ; Annie Wilds, Hendersonville, N. C. ; Marie Louise Scott, Atlanta, and Mary Scott Wilds, Hendersonville. Agnes Scott was the mother of Colonel George W. Scott, founder. Christian Association Gives Series of Programs Oct. 2-8 Reconsecration Service Begins Week of Presentation of Plans Opening with a reconsecration service on last Sunday night and continuing through a recognition service on Saturday morning, the Christian Association of Agnes Scott is con- ducting a series of programs this week, October 2-8 At the annual candle-lightmg service Sunday, October 2, at 5:30 p. m., Douglas Lyle, president of the Christian Association, spoke on reconsecration, and Jane Moses sang "The Lord Is My Shepherd." Tuesday morning in chapel, the Christian Association presented its theme and purpose for the year of 193 8-1939 in a talk by Douglas Lyle. The theme adopted is, "He came that they might have life and have it more abundantly." The new constitution was read, and stu- dents and faculty were invited to sign up for membership in the Christian Association. Today's chapel speaker, Grace Ward, chairman of the Social Serv- ice Committee of the Christian As- sociation, explained the work of the various groups of the organization in relation to the theme of the abundant life. Groups for upper- classmen are the Social, Spiritual Life, Music and Programs, Mission Interest, Christian World Commun- ity, Social Service, and Publicity. Hobby groups for freshmen are the (Continued on Page 2, Column 2) Mortar Board To Hold Retreat In order to discuss the plans for their year's service program, the members of the Agnes Scott chap- ter of Mortar Board will hold their fall retreat at the Harrison Hut on Thursday night, October 6. Miss B. Miller and Miss Ann Worthy Johnson will chaperone the group, which includes Amelia Nichols, president; Jean Bailey, Adelaide Benson, Mary Frances Guthrie, Jane Moore Hamilton, Mary Hollingsworth, Douglas Lyle, Emma McMullen, Marie Merritt, Mamie Lee Ratliff, and Mary Ellen Whetsell. Brooks - Brumby Clash for Honors Of Black Cat The attention of the students of Agnes Scott has been drawn lately from the European crisis to the "Battle of Wits" which will be staged here on October 7, when the sophomores, with Mary Bell as commander, challenge the fresh- men, led by Betty Ann Brooks. Jean Ashborne, chairman of the freshman writing committee, will work with Edwina Burruss, Su- zanne Kaulbach, Isabelle Miller, Virginia Montgomery, and Corne- lia Stuckey; while Sabine Brumby, sophomore writing chairman, will be aided by Molly Oliver, Doris Weinkle, Sara Lee, and Tiny Grey. Cheer leaders for the freshmen are Annie Wilds and Gay Currie, and for the sophomores, Florence Ellis and Elaine Stubbs. Others on the different sopho- more committees are: publicity and program, Helen Klugh, chair- man, Jeanne Allen, and Gene Slack; music, Mary Scott Wilds, Betty Kyle, and Caroline Strozier; properties, Elizabeth Ruprecht, chairman, Susan Self, and Vai Neil- son; scenery, Betsy Kendrick, (Continued on Page 4, Column 2) NEWS GUIDE Typical Frosh Page 2 New Students Page 3 A. A. Fair Page 4 Class of '38 Page 5 Editorial Page 6 Merritt and Dobbs Fill Vacancies On Staff As the result of recent elections, Marie Merritt and Mary Louise Dobbs are taking their places as Business Manager and Advertising Manager, respectively, of the Ago- nistic. Rebecca Drucker has been added to the editorial staff as as- sistant copy editor, and Florence Ellis is a new society editor. The business staff of the paper is com- pleted by the following appoint- ments: Circulation staff, Onie Smith and Virginia Farrar; collec- tion staff, Winifred Finger and Lillian Schwenke; advertising staff, Betsy Kendrick, Ann Fisher, Edith Henegar, Beverly Coleman, Martha Watkins, Martha Dunn, and Laura Sale. Mary Matthews will fill the va- cant post of an assistant editor of the Aurora, the college literary magazine. Louise Hughston is the other assistant editor. Dr. Graves Is Honor Roll Speaker President of Phi Beta Kappa To Discuss Character At the announcement of the Honor Roll for the last session in chapel on Friday, Dr. Frank P. Graves, national president of Phi Beta Kappa, will speak on "What Is Character?" Dr. Graves has written numer- ous books on education, and has served as professor and dean of many colleges. He is now president of the University of the State of New York, and will be the princi- pal speaker at the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of Georgia Tech on Oc- tober 7-8. Dr. Graves holds M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from Columbia University; honorary degrees of law from Hanover College, Ober- lin, Hobart, Hamilton University, Union College, University of Mis- souri, William and Mary's, Alfred University, Syracuse, Juanita Col- lege, Niagara, Fordham University, Ohio University, and St. Bonaven- ture College; doctor of literature degrees from Heidelberg Univer- sity, University of Rochester, and Canisius College; doctor of humani- ties degrees from Colgate Univer- sity and Tufts College. In 1925 Dr. Graves received knighthood from the crown of Bel- gium, and in 1928 he was appoint- ed Carnegie professor at the Uni- versity of Louvain, in Belgium. He is a former president of the Univer- sity of Washington and of the Uni- versity of Wyoming, and in 1927 he received the Butler medal for educational administration. Office and Council Will Make Rules For Cabin Conveniently located in the woods behind the campus, and free from the disadvantage of distance which the former college camp at Stone Mountain suffered, a cabin is being prepared for student use. The new camp will be a memorial to Mr. George W. Harrison, Jr., who left Agnes Scott twenty thou- sand dollars in his will. Originally built by an alumna of the college, Miss Frances Kennedy, the cabin is suitable for afternoon or overnight parties of campus organizations or independent groups of girls. Rules for the use of the camp will be announced as soon as for- mulated by the Presidents' Council and the Dean's office joint man- agers of the enterprise. A small fee will be charged for use of the camp to provide equipment supplemen- tary to that given by the college. Among the early improvements planned is construction of a shelter for outdoor cooking. Lily Pons Appears In Concert Lily Pons, Metropolitan soprano, opened the All Star Concert Series for this year on Monday night, Oc- tober 3, at 8:30 p. m. Miss Pons has been popular in both opera and motion pictures, and a full house welcomed her on Monday. Other artists in the series include Helen Jepson and Nino Martini in joint recital; the Monte Carlo Bal- let Russe; Heifetz, violinist; the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra with Eugene Ormandy conducting; Josef Hofmann, pianist; and Grace Moore. Paint, Demi-tasse, Tea Coasters Make a Startling New Agnes Scott "Yes'm, this is what I call the NEW Agnes Scott!" So says Ella and so are we all convinced! Of course it had to begin some time, but what a pity the freshmen couldn't have had the privilege of seeing it both before and after! They would appreciate it all the more, but certainly that new cheerfully cream-colored lobby of Inman could hardly draw any more exclama- tions of wonder under any circum- stances. Even Dr. McCain was heard to exclaim "My, it's rather yellow !" And then along came Miss Gooch and diaphragmatically breathed, "My heavens, it's rather striking!" And so it is, n'est-ce pas? But of all the changes that have stunned the world since the fall of the Roman Empire, undoubtedly the new dining room innovations are the most appalling from the ivy on the walls right on down to the itsy-bitsy coffee spoons. Grace Ward, the social success of Gaines Cottage, objects to the sugar spoons because they are too large to stir the demi-tasse. And it seems the iced tea coasters are causing quite a sensation Mrs. Smith overheard one of the waiters discussing the "gliders" with one of the other boys. And even Rockie Kaplan says she thought such things were only used under chair legs. Can you imagine why the crowds at the reception were densest around Mrs. Smith and the new dietitians? I even heard one grate- ful Hottentot say she felt mean giving them just a mere hand- shake, she wanted to brave the madding crowd and give them all "a great big hug." However, the (Continued on Page 2, Column 4) Office Chooses Thirty-Two As Chaperones The Dean's office has chosen the following seniors to act as chaper- ones for the 193 8-39 session: Selma Steinbach, Ella Hunter Mallard, Aileen Shortley, Jane Moore Hamilton, Cora Kay Hutch- ins, Cary Wheeler, Catherine Cald- well, Emma McMullen, Jean Bailey, Mary Elizabeth Moss, Jane Jones, Phyllis Johnson, Florence Wade, Mary Frances Guthrie, Hen- rietta Blackwell, Mary Pennel Sim- onton, Adelaide Benson, Lelia Car- son, Alice Adams, Elizabeth Ken- ney, Mary Wells McNeill, Tony Newton, Peggy Willis, Eunice Knox, Betty Price, Mamie Lee Rat- liff, Marie Merritt, Mary Hollings- worth, Dorothy Graham, Kay Toole, Mary Ellen Whe*tsell, and Virginia Graham. These seniors will be able to chaperone members of the fresh- man, sophomore, and junior classes on dates once a week. This is the second year that such a privilege has been granted the underclass- men, and its continuance depends upon the manner in which the stu- dents use it. PAPER HOLDS TRYOUTS Tryouts for reporting on The Agonistic will be held Thursday, Oct. 6, through Tuesday, Oct. 11. All students except freshmen may submit news stories or features on campus topics. Place all try- outs in the news basket in the staff room on the back gallery of the Murphey Candler Building. jR5Qf>5* 2 THE AGONISTIC, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1938 American Dancing, Trees, and Hot Breads Attract French Student Jeannette Praises Native Land, Condemns Newspapers If you hear a rapid stream of conversation and see two small hands waving excitedly in the air, be not alarmed. Tis only Mademoiselle Herenger extolling the wonders of la belle France. Jeannette is never at a loss when the subject is her land. However, she likes native America a great deal and will, with a little encouragement, go into raptures over the food. "It is the what you call hot breads that I like so." The one thing about our coun- try that Mademoiselle does not like is the newspapers. "They take a thing so little/' measuring an inch with her fingers, "and make it so big," she said, spreading her arms wide apart. She hastened on to say- that American dancing was nice and American trees very, very beautiful. When asked if French and American girls were very different, she gave a profound "Ah" and an excited little bounce. After a mo- ment of deep contemplation the answer was, "No that ees too hard a question. I do not know what to say." Failing to recall any of the stock questions that have been asked for- eign students for the last twenty years, we took our "American" language and our lOlx brand of French home, leaving Jeannette wailing, "Uh, I have the eight o'clock class. Every morning I have the eight o'clock class." B. S. U. Council Meets At Fall Retreat Dr. Fuller/ Couch Give Talks On Sunday, September 17, the B. S. U. Council of Agnes Scott held their Fall Retreat at Harrison Hut, at which Dr. Ellis Fuller, pas- tor of the First Baptist Church of Atlanta, and Solon Couch, student secretary for Atlanta, were guest speakers. The council members first turned their attention to the theme for this year: "Therefore, be ye ready." After a devotional by ann Fisher on the subject: "Be Ye Ready to Witness," Cary Wheeler, president of B. S. U., dis- cussed the important events on this year's B. S. U. calendar. The after- noon business was closed in time for a message from Dr. Fuller, who gave a very inspiring talk on "Be Ye Ready to Grow in the Knowl- edge of God." After supper the council held a more detailed business session, dis- cussing the responsibilities of each B. S. U. officer and her plans for this year's work. Solon Couch closed the Retreat with a helpful and inspiring appeal in his remarks on "Be Ye Ready to Share Christ Through the B. S. U." Those attending the Retreat were Cary Wheeler, Louise Hugh- ston, Mary McPhaul, Eioise Weeks, Mary Virginia Brown, Polly Heas- lett, Mary Reins, Jeanne Flynt, Marie Merrit, Eugenia Bridges, Ann Fisher, Freida Copeland, Ann Fish- er, Mary Allen; and in addition to the council members were Dr. Henry Robinson, B. S. U. sponsor, and Mrs. Bryan, counselor for Y. W. A. Montgomery Leads Class In Placement Test Virginia Montgomery, from China, made the highest score of fifty-one out of a possible sixty in the freshman math placement tests given this year for the first time. The test that was used was the same as that given to new students in nearly every college in Georgia and in many colleges in several states. All of the scores were much bet- ter than the math department ex- pected, ranging from ten to fifty- one, with a median grade of twenty-eight. This median is ex- ceedingly high and is expected to compare favorably with the scores obtained from other colleges. In all probability there will be similar placement tests in the future. Senior Class Elects Miss Hunter for Sponsor At a recent meeting of the senior class, Miss Charlotte Hunter was unanimously elected sponsor for the class, to take the place of Miss Mar- tha Crowe, former sponsor. Little Sarah Christian, daughter of our professor of physics and astronomy, was chosen as class mascot, and Vir- ginia Tumlin was elected secretary of the seniors. Flora MacGuire was selected to be in charge of senior dry cleaning in the cottages and in Inman, while Elizabeth Kenny and Lou Pate will have that duty in Main and Rebekah. Cabinet Has Chapel (Continued from Page 1) Book, Social Service, Dramatic, Music, and Handicraft Groups. Students may sign up for these ac- tivities this week in the old Y. W. C. A. room in Main. The benevolent budget will be the subject of tomorrow's chapel program. Katherine Patton, the treasurer of Christian Association, will read the revised budget and speak on giving as a part of the abundant life. Pledge cards will be distributed. The culmination of the week's series will be Saturday in chapel, when the Christian Association will receive its members by a recogni- tion service. This will be led by the officers and the cabinet of the Christian Association, who are as follows: President, Douglas Lyle; vice-president, Mamie Lee Ratliff, secretary, Sophie Montgomery; treasurer, Kat Patton; Music and Programs, Jane Moses; Spiritual Life, Henrietta Blackwell; Y. W. C. A., Grace Walker; Social Serv- ice, Grace Ward; Christian World Community, Louise Hughston; Mission Interest, Sam Olive Grif- fin; Publicity, Betty Alderman; Social, Tine Grey; Ex-officio, Mary Ellen Whetsell. Teresa Pamies [s Guest Teresa Pamies, eighteen-year-old Spanish high school girl, was the guest of honor at a tea given Thurs- day, September 29, by the Spanish Club. Senorita Pamies, despite her youth, is in direct charge of thou- sands of Spanish girls, and is at present touring America to raise funds for orphaned children of war-torn Spain. Wednesday night, September 28, Senorita Pamies, with three com- panions, appeared at Fulton High School at the showing of a recent motion picture from the Spanish war front. Exec Holds Discussion Groups For several weeks Student Gov- ernment will sponsor discussion groups for freshmen in Inman lob- by, on Sunday night at 7 o'clock. Last Sunday night Mary Ellen Whetsell spoke on the Honor Sys- tem. New students signed the Stu- dent pledge and completed their handbook tests last week. JEANETTE HERENGER. -Photo Courtesy Atlanta Constitution. Iturbi Plays In Concert Spanish Artist To Appear in Atlanta Jose Iturbi, famous Spanish pian- ist, will be the first artist of the season for the Atlanta Music Club when he appears on Thursday night, October 6, in the auditorium of the Atlanta Woman's Club. Iturbi is also noted as a conductor of intelligence and charm. The pianist's program for Atlan- ta includes "The Harmonious Blacksmith," by Handel; "Chrom- atic Fantasy and Rugue," by Bach; "Etudes Symphoniques," by Schu- mann; "Fantasie-Impromptu" and "Scherzo in B-flat minor," by Chopin; "Poissons d'or" and "Feux D'artifice" by Debussy; and "Rit- ual Fire Dance," by DeFalla. There will also be nine concerts by Atlanta artists during the sea- son. New Agnes Scott (Continued from Page 1) most shocking thing that Freshman Virginia Stanley noted at the tea was that the august president of Student Government was wearing a bracelet from which were gaily dangling a pair of dice! That lovely new ivory rocker in Mary Fra's and Marie's room is just too fetching, nicht wahr? What a shame they happened to be sitting on the front row at that meeting. But, then, Cheeseman was sitting there too, so everyone naturally sur- mised that she was the culprit! Just one thing hurts us though. They say that absence makes the heart grow fonder, so I guess we'll continue to love the dear old moose head in Rebekah lobby in increas- ing proportion, even though it has gone the way of all flesh. Ditto the hat rack in the hall of Main! Oh, well, life may be boring for a termite, but there's never a dull moment for us any more not so long as going to meals is more fun than going to town and so long as such startling things as new brooms are being introduced into our rooms! Baptist Students Give Party The Baptist students on the cam- pus met on the steps of Main last Saturday night for a combined tacky party and scavenger hunt. Jeanne Flynt, social chairman of the Baptist Student Union, was in charge, and the First Baptist Church of Decatur was host to the group. 175 Freshmen Reveal Bewildered Minds To misrepresent an old add-edge, "175 out of 3,000 want to be cute . . . (Why don't you " and so on) . . . And that's the theme of this exposition: that 175 out of 3,000 ought to be cute . . . and they are! The statistics here submitted evi- dence the fact that these lassies are acceptably "100 per cent American," clever and intelligent, lady-like in decorum, gra- cious in manner, and that they are laboriously picked (by hand) from the hundreds of superior young ladies who fond- ly dreamt to dwell among our patrician-trodden ways! Just as you have detected (you clever thing!) these amazing su- per-beings are freshmen. From the very topmost tress of the "curling honors" of their heads to the very daintiest toe- nail of the light fantastic of their "winged messengers" . . . these girls are delectable and fresh from the country's lead- ing preparatory institutions. We oldsters (!) have encountered the freshmen in many, many pleas- ant ways during the past few days, and by now all oi'iis have reached conclusions in one way or another that should warm the ear of the more bewildered of the youngsters. Here in Scotland a number of years . . . with new classes with each year . . . have taught Agnes to look for two different kinds of freshmen in every class. The analysis is that there are the "scared kind" and the "confident kind." With this reve- lation in mind we shall examine a few statements heard about the campus yesterday. One rhythmic upperclassman, whose currant ac- complishment is to nibble no less than 60 grapes at one nibble, an- nounces that she doesn't know any freshmen who aren't funny! (Now, if you hunt diligently enough you undoubtedly will find a clue as to who that upperclassman is.) A senior, who should know, describes this year's freshmen as being naive. Well, there's one thing certain: they arc very clever. Proof may easily be found. For example, take the youngster who insisted that her history teacher was "B.H." It seems the course was listed "B.H. 101" and so on, and of course most of us realize the B.H. stands for Buttrick Hall! And then there's the two-fresh- men-discussion in Inman one day. One of them explained to the other just what her situation was. "I'm living between two seniors . . .", ROLLS Amy mim r0 ko4ak kYm 4#vli> Mr. I. ft, rr Fraser The College of the Future. Lewis The Rural Com- munity and Its Schools. Norton Wealth, Children and Education. Corwin Commerce Power versus States' Rights. Pierce & Haenisch Quan- titative Analysis. Curie Madame Curie. Audubon Birds. Mead A History of Wom- en in Medicine. Eddy and Dalldorf The Avitaminoses. Annual Review of Bio- Chemistry, v. 7. Tietz & Weichert Art and Science of Marriage. Beard A History of the Business Man. Allen Tides in English Taste, 1619-1800. Read Art and Society. Richter & Milne Shapes and Names of Athenian Vases. Taylor Of Men and Music. Bekker The Story of the Orchestra. Colum From These Roots. Young A Southern Treas- ury of Life and Literature. Bottome The Mortal Storm. More On Being Human. Ford Portraits from Life. Wolff Chaucer's Nun and Other Essays. Zabel Literary Opinion in America. Routh Towards the Twen- tieth Century. Parker Milton's Debt to Greek Tragedy. Bush Mythology and the Romantic Tradition in Eng- lish Poetry. Parrott William Shake- speare, a Handbook. Shakespeare Complete works. Sutherland Defor. Bonnell C. Bronte, G. El- iot, Jane Austen. Auden & MacNeice Let- ters from Iceland. Mansfield In a German Pension. Newman Jonathan Swift. Tilley From Montaigne to Moliere. Rostand Oeuvres Com- pletes. Viaud Oeuvres Completes. Terence Andria. Livy Books I, XXI and XXII. ^Galavanting ^Gals For Good Groceries GO TO BILL MERRITT Manager of ROGERS GROCERY STORE 116 E. Ponce de Leon The Rockefeller Foundation has made a grant of $18,000,000 to American University to bring gov- ernment employees of Latin-Ameri- can republics to the United States for study of our government. Agnes Scott College DECATUR, GA. A college for women that is widely recog- nized for its standards^ of work and for the interesting character of its student activities. For further information, address J. R. McCAIN, President There is just no need to try to cover the activities when the Agnes Scott girls got charitable (?) and helped the vari- ous fraternities during rush week. But looking at the past week-end, we'd say the boys themselves. At the Psi Omega open house: Carolyn Alley, Marion and Annette Franklin, Lutie Moore, Snooks Moss, Mildred Joseph, Sara Lee, Grace Elizabeth, and Martha Dunn. Dancing rated high among the extra-curricular activities: for in- stance, the West Point Prep School dance: Kay Kennedy, Eloise Mc- Call, Eloise Lennard, Mary Mc- Phaul, Gary Home, and Nell Pin- ner; the Emory ATO house dance Friday night: Snooks Moss, Carolyn Alley, Mitzi Saunders, Kay Toole, Patsy Fleming; Emory Sigma Chi Tea dance: Toni Newton, Jane Moore Hamilton, Jane Jones, and Frances Butt; at the Beta Theta Pi dance Saturday night: Ida Jane Vaughn, Ann Milligan, Sara Lee, Ella Muzzey, and Nell Pinner. Everything wasn't confined to dancing, however, for at the Phi Delta House for supper Sunday night were Julia Porter, Jane Jones and Keek Newton. Cheering Tech on to victory at the Tech-Mercer football game: Kay Toole, Alice Inger, and Eliza- beth Shepherd. Ginger Tumlin and Caroline Carmichael went home for the week-end. And all you people who wonder why you were left out well, just wait 'till we get organized! were still doing all right for Tacitus Annals, v. 3 & 4. Haight Essays on Ancient Fiction. Theocritus, Bion & Mos- chus. Theocritus Late Spring. Barnes An Intellectual and Critical History of the Western World. Dopsch Economic and So- cial Foundations of European Civilization. Lanciani The Roman Fo- From Anne to rum. Dobree Victoria. Quennell Victorian Pano- rama. Eshleman Destiny. Arragon the Ancient World. Macurdy - and Some Women. Medieval - Moulders of - Transition from to the Medieval - Vassal Queens Contemporary Essays in Hon- Students Resent Dismissal Of Professor Our forefathers came to Amer- ica because they knew it to be a country where one had the right to think and act as he considered best. They were oppressed by old world censoring, and they sought a new freedom. Evidently the ideas of freedom of thought have been for- gotten by the members of the fac- ulty of Furman University, since Dr. Herbert K. Gezork, assistant professor of religious education, has been relieved of further duties by the action of the board of trus- tees in a meeting held in Columbia last July. Dr. Gezork, who had been at Furman one year, was dis- missed for holding opinions differ- ing from those of some of the lead- ers of the Baptist denomination in South Carolina. Appearing in be- half of Dr. Gezork at the meeting of the board was a number of min- isters, students, and laymen." Dr. Gezork, a native of Germany, came here in 1930. New York University is now of- fering degree-credit courses in safe- ty education. or of J. W. Thompson. Previte Orton History of Europe from 1198 to 1378. Roberts House That Hit- ler Built. Schuschnigg My Austria. Lichtenberger Third Reich. Freund Watch Czechoslo- vakia. STUDENTS College women demand the best in repair work. Nothing but the finest is good enough. That is the service we offer. *Jh* Otittn Shoe 224 PEACHTREE.WA.8727 ACT^O'S c fcOM j P ALLEN S L C'Otfb C'vrs HP,OMF T ATTENTION CAFETERIA 189-191 Peachtree Street IN THE HEART OF ATLANTA'S SHOPPING AND THEATRE DISTRICT An organization specializing exclusively in the production and serving of wholesome food. THE AGONISTIC, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1938 Agnes Scott College Decatur, Ga. THE AGONISTIC Editorials features Vol. XXIV, No. 1 Wednesday, Oct. 5, 1938 Educator Says College Student Is Living Paradox When it comes to describing the college man of 193 8, so many and varied are the paragraphic por- trayals that he is at once a master-mind and a dolt, a play-boy and a great student. None has so bril- liantly painted the picture as Kent State University's Dean R. E. Manchester, who sets the man-of-the- campus on his pedestal in the following manner: "The college man is a living paradox. Most people cannot understand him and those who do, come to their conclusions by indirect proof. He talks of the future but worships the past. He is liberal in his conversation but conservative in his action. He is radical in his opinions on politics, but elects stand- patters to the class offices. He demands freedom of thinking but defends with all his strength the tradi- tions of his institution. He takes wild stands on re- ligious theories yet attends college and universities that are created and maintained by orthodox creeds. He preaches democracy yet supports the most rigid campus caste system. He demands that his univer- sity maintains the highest athletic standards yet in the same breath also demands a professional football team. He scoffs at his profs yet defends them stren- uously when they are criticized. He rebels against rules but sets up more rigid ones when given the op- portunity. He hazes the high school graduate who comes with a boy scout badge on his coat, but he covers his own vest with medals and keys. He in- vents and uses the most outlandish slang on the street, but reads and writes pure English in his room. He clamors for self government but doesn't want it after he gets it. He laughs at convention but insists upon it. He cuts classes the day before a vacation but comes back three days early. "You ask, 'What are we going to do about it?' We are going to praise the Lord that we have him and that he is just what he is, a walking contradic- tion of himself." Like it? We thought you would! Smith College Teacher Gives Five Rules For Rapid Reading New York City (ACP) At least one United States college instructor is trying to make life easy for today's undergraduates. It's Mrs. Florence C. Rose, director of remedial reading work at Smith College, who recently gave the following rules for fast reading to Columbia University students: 1. Don't pronounce the words you are reading either audibly or inaudibly. 2. Try to grasp the meaning from the printed word rather than from the sound of the word. 3. Read by phrases rather than word by word. Do not look at each word individually. 4. To skim, let your eyes zig-zag across the page, reading some of the words, not all of them, and slow- ing down on parts of special interest. 5. Read the topic sentences, the introductory and concluding paragraph, and points in italics carefully. Skim the other sections. New York City (ACP) To remove the bar- riers to a broad liberal education wruch, as a result of the rigid requirements of the states, have ham- pered the training of secondary school teachers a new five-year program has been organized by Colum- bia University and its Teachers College. The new plan, as announced by Dean Herbert E. Hawks, will provide students with greater oppor- tunity for the study of the liberal arts, and will en- able them to work on a broader front when they enter the field of secondary school teaching. "Teachers no longer occupy watertight compart- ments, in which they are restricted to a narrow field of scholarship," the dean explained. "Rather, they must be prepared to function in fields other than those of their greatest interest, and to cooperate in the administration of the school curriculum as a whole." The new program will bring into a new relation- ship the problem of training future teachers what to teach and how to teach. "I wonder if the teachers of speech might not on occasion be more helpful if th* y taught silence." Dr. Robert D. Leigh, head of Bennington College recom- mends the end of large mass gatherings, public speak- ing and oratorical spellbinding in favor of small groups of less than 8 or 10 persons. Such speaking I as is found, for example on the floor of congress is a mere projection of emotion, he believes. The Golden Mean Each fall when we recommence our studies, many of us silently pledge ourselves in all seriousness to spend more time in our acquisition of knowledge. But it seems that no sooner have we made such an avowal than we find ourselves sucked into a whirlpool of activities from which we cannot easily escape. And our books are abandoned, not through choice, but through necessity. Some sturdy ones may be able to keep their heads and to choose sanely among the many activities that are clamoring for their attention. Most of us, however, lack the moral strength to refuse these invitations. We seem not to realize that we cannot engage in a multitude of clubs and organiza- tions without cheating ourselves. Rather we think that we can join everything and still fool the professor into believing us the shining light of our classes a difficult feat even for a person with the IQ of a genius. We speak to the underclassmen, in particular, who are now bustling about with excitement over their coming "battle of wits." It is all too easy when the contest is keen to drop one's scholastic duties for the activities that are enticing. The discouraging thing about attempting to advise stu- dents to use discrimination is that this is one time when ex- perience seems to be the only teacher. The admonitions of those who have learned receive but little attention. And yet this is written with the hope of warning some of you, at least, against becoming too involved in extra-curricu- lar activities. Follow, instead, the only way that can ulti- mately prove satisfactory and pleasant the harmonious union of part work and part play. Stop and Listen Toward the close of the past school year, the Christian As- sociation presented to the student body a resolution request- ing quiet in chapel. The desired effect was achieved we re- membered and followed the suggestion. However, the summer months seem to have erased all memory of any previous request. And, as a result, one could certainly not say that this year's chapel programs have been quiet. Not only are we noisy on entering, but also we are so neg- lectful as to continue our chattering even after the program has begun. The announcement of the hymn seems to be a general invitation for open conversation. That such disturbance is created to a large extent by the new students who are perhaps still unacquainted with the former resolution may be true in part; but that they are the sole offenders is far from true. The whole student body is guilty. If for nothing else than sheer courtesy to those conduct- ing our worship programs, we should stop and listen while in chapel. Current History Hitler Seeks To Justify Seizure Of Czechs Great Sport Where, oh where, have we had such fun as we did at the Athletic Association's fair last week! In our opinion, A. A. provided the most delightful entertainment that has taken place on the campus for several years. , The idea of such a fair in itself was most original; and through the cleverness of the Athletic Board and its advisors the whole program was smoothly adapted to the occasion. Good organization and thorough planning in advance of the event were quite evident. Perhaps another reason for our genuine enthusiasm is that everybody relaxed and forgot his age. Even some of our most august seniors and faculty members joined whole heartedly in the fun. This is the kind of amusement that we all need occasion- ally. Let's have more of it! Agnes Scott Type it was indeed a pleasure to see the great improvement that came over the student body in its behavior at the concert last Monday night. In previous years there have been times when our actions were far from dignified and quite contrary to the fourth ideal of the college. And, as a result, people of this vicinity were given a most unflattering opinion of us. We have heard that to not a few of them the "Agnes Scott type" connoted one who thought herself quite above the average but who really was a loud-voiced, giddy school girl. Naturally, we felt this to be untrue. To convince others, however, was rather difficult when they had seen us madly dashing for street cars and raucously yelling for seats. It is our hope that this change will be more than an evanes- cent one that we will continue to follow the dictates of our better selves. Czechoslovakia is not yet twenty-one, but under the leadership of Benes she is determined to hold in- tact the inheritance which she received from her Bohemian ancestor through those determined execu- tors, the Allied Powers. The ancient land of Bohe- mia, which was ruled by a strong and able family during the Middle Ages and which accepted the over- lordship of the Hapsburgs when its own line ceased, has never been a part of Germany. Hitler may try to justify last week's implication that Bohemia was originally German by claims of language identity and blood kinship. It is true that the Bohemian rul- ers encouraged German settlement in order to clear the heavy Bohemian forests and build up the indus- tries and economic possibilities of the state, but never has Germany proper actually included the ancient, distinct territory of Bohemia. Although the natives have intermarried with the true Germans from time to time, the Czechs as a whole form a separate blood group. U. S. Not Accountable The United States cannot be held at all account- able for the quarrel over the Sudeten area. Among the statesmen who assigned the disputed section to Czechoslovakia instead of allowing the inhabitants the right to decide for themselves, only Woodrow Wilson stood firm to the last for his ideal and reas- oned for self-determination. The other members of the committee justify their action on the grounds that the old Bohemian land forms a natural unit, having mountain ranges on the north and west and a centralized river system draining into the Danube. These factors together with the traditional distinc- tion between Germany and Bohemia decided the statesmen on their course. Sudetens Not Unhappy Hitler claimed also that Czechoslovakia had shamefully mistreated the German population and that at last the plucky spirit of the Sudetens had as- serted itself to throw off the painful yoke. How- ever, there was no sign of discontent shown by the Sudeten people until' Hitler's accession to power in 1933; and authorities prove that the political condi- tion of the Czechoslovakian minority groups has been better than that of the minority elements of any other Central European government. The eco- nomic state of the Sudetens has been superior to that of the native Czechs and, moreover, though not known by the inhabitants, quite superior to that of the Germans in Germany. 1 Hitler further claimed that the Sudeten people had expressed a desire for anschluss with the German Reich after the downfall of the Hapsburg family, but in reality the wish was for union with Austria, under whose wing Bohemia had existed during the life of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The number of Sudeten Germans who crossed the frontier into Germany was greatly exaggerated by Hitler in his message to Roosevelt. The 214,000 re- fugees actually came within the official total of 50,000. A Nervous Hitler President Roosevelt's reply to Hitler's message was frank and to the point. He stated the general in- ternational opinion as to who was to blame for the precarious European situation and made a suggestion for peaceful settlement of the dispute. In effect, the American messages offered the German chancellor a graceful way out of an awkward position. The Presi- dent proclaimed the unequivocal position of the United States in the international entanglement and perhaps satisfied Hitler on that point. Adolf Hitler, the central figure in the European political spider web, is said to suffer from insomnia and frequent nightmares. The presence of the initials R. R. in unexpected places seems to keep the chan- cellor nervous. Knowing that the German nation is not backing him as a unit, Hitler must be more care- ful than heretofore. The world is asking questions. Are the nations about to call Hitler's bluff? Is his stand a bluff, anyhow? Has the Fuehrer gone too far to back down? Or is there some other answer? "More marriages are wrecked by college-trained girls not working and having too much time on their hands, than by their working." Dr. James McCon- aughy, president of Wesleyan University, thinks that it is unfair to force a young wife who could earn some money for herself, to beg her husband for spend- ing money. 7y> VOL. XXIV The Agonistic AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE, DECATUR, GA., WEDNESDAY, OCTOB BER 12, 1938 Z115 No. 2 President Names Honor Students Girls Are Rewarded For Good Work Dr. J. R. McCain, President chapel Friday morning, Oct. 7, made the scholastic honor roll These girls were, in the sen- ior class, Jean Bailey, Emily Harris, Cora Kay Hutchins, Vir- ginia Kyle, Marie Merritt, Lou Pate, Mamie Lee Ratliff, Sarah Thurman, Elinor Tyler, and Mary Elien Whetsell. In the junior class were Betty Alderman, Evelyn Baty, Ruth Eyles, Mary Matthews, So- phie Montgomery, Lutie Moore, Eva Ann Pirkle, Jane Salters, An- toinette Sledd, Florence Sledd, and V. J. Watkins. In the sophomore class were Sabine Brumby, Mar- garet Eiseman, Sara Lee, Pattie Patterson, Beatrice Shamos, Betty Sloan, Arlene Steinbach, Betty Jane Stevenson, and Mary Bon Ut- terback. of Agnes Scott, announced in the names of thirty girls who for the 1937-38 session. Sophomores Honor Freshmen At Kid Party School Days Is Theme of Gay Entertainment Honor guests at the sophomore "Kid Party" given last Saturday night in the gym Were the mem- bers of the freshman class. Carry- ing out the grammar-school-days theme in decorations and refresh- ments, the sophomores served their dates lollypops and animal crack- ers. "Ring - Around - the - Roses," "Reaching for the Apple," and "Going to Jerusalem" were popu- lar games of the evening. Special entertainment for the freshmen were a dance by Rowena Barringer and Freck Sproles, a song by Mar- tha Watkins, and a "Baby Snooks" act by Nellie Richardson and Eliz- abeth Barrett. As a mild form of initiation into campus life, each freshman receiv- ed a bib with her name on it, to be worn around the neck. Members of the committees in- cluded: Decorations Sara Lee, chairman; Peggy Wells, Alice Comer, and Mary Bon Utterback. Refreshments Betty Moore, chair- man; Beverly Coleman, and Betty Kyle. Entertainment Ella Muz- zey, chairman; Betty Waitt, and Tommay Turner. Guthrie Speaks # At Meeting of Journalism Club K. U. B. held its first meeting of the year on Wednesday, October 5, at 4:30 P. M. in the Murphy Cand- ler Building, with the president, Anne Enloe, presiding. Mary Fran- ces Guthrie, editor of the Agonis- tic, discussed the relationship be- tween K. U. B. and the Agonistic, and also Agonistic work in general. A series of Agonistic chapel pro- grams, and tryouts for K. U. B. were planned and discussed at this meeting. It was decided that all freshmen interested in journalism should be invited to the K. U. B. meeting next month. Miss Dexter Gives Lectures At Alumnae Club For the first half of the study course of the Alumnae Study Club, Miss Emily Dexter will give a series of lectures on Psychology. The class, to which the public is invited, will meet each Wednesday night at seven-thirty in the Alum- nae House. October 5, Miss Dexter spoke on the "new" Psychology. Subsequent lectures to be given October 12 to November 30 are Physiological Bases for Behavior, Measurement, Child Psychology, Psychology of Abnormal Behavior, Psychology Applied to Law, Psychology Ap- plied to Advertising, Getting Along with Associates, and Extra Sensory Perception (Rhine's Work at Duke University) . Miss Louise Lewis will teach the second half of the course and her lectures will include the history of furniture, antiques, modern furni- ture, and the use of furniture in interior decorating. BOZ Is Guest of Sewell B. O. Z., the creative writing club on the campus, held its first meeting of the year at the home of Julia Sewell on Friday night, Oc- tober 7. At this time, Henrietta Blackwell, Sam Olive Griffin, and Julia Sewell read their original work. Sophomore C. A. Cabinet Includes Fourteen Girls First Meeting Is Held in Round House Katherine Patton, who is in charge of directing and help- ing the sophomore cabinet work this year, announced the results of the class election and Christian Association cabinet confirmation for mem- bers on Thursday, Oct. 6. The fourteen chosen are: Miriam Bed- inger, Sabine Brumby, Winifred Finger, Betty Kyle, Betsy Kend- rick, Louise Musser, Betty Moore, Patty Patterson, Cornelia Willis, Virginia Williams, Harriet Coch- ran, Laura Sale, Gene Slack, and Gay Swagerty. The number of members was in- creased to fourteen, because the class is so large that the cabinet felt that the usual number of ten was too small for adequate repre- sentation. The first meeting was held Monday night in the "Round" house, which was done over by last year's sophomore cabinet, and which the new cabinet will also use. Agnes Scott Trustees Elect Winship As New Chairman The trustees of Agnes Scott met last Tuesday and elected Mr. George Winship to be their new chairman. Mr. Winship has been a member of the Board of Trustees since 1931. He is a resident of At- lanta, and is president of the Ful- ton Supply Co., and the Morris Plan Bank. At this meeting the board also adopted resolutions concerning Mr. J. K. Orr, the former chairman of the board, who died recently. Professors Name Book Fund For Miss McKinney By DORIS WEINKLE For forty-eight years a beloved force in making Agnes Scott girls eager to read purely for enjoyment, Miss Louise McKinney received perhaps the most suitable tribute possi- ble when the English department collected in her honor a permanent fund of $1,000, the income of which will make possible the "Louise McKinney Book Award" to be given annually to the student making the best collection of books during the year. From the time when Agnes Scott had its early struggles as a young college in 1889 until the close of the 1936-37 session, Miss McKinney acted officially as pro- fessor of English and unofficially as friend and instigator of literary enterprises. Miss McKinney aided in obtaining the first book exhibit for Agnes Scott, and in the first years, when attractive library books were scarce, she took collec- tions and secured donations to pro- vide books interesting and inviting enough to induce extra reading. Miss McKinney, besides showing unusual interest in the girls while in school, always keeps in touch with alumnae and their literary careers. It is to her that graduates send their publications, for she takes time to read and criticize their books and articles. Alumnae, at the opportunity to give towards the endowment fund, accompanied their contributions with these and similar tributes: "We who studied under her will always love her." "She is indeed a rare person and one whom we all delight to honor." "Thank you for giving me the opportunity to contribute to the fund. It is a beautiful and most fitting tribute to Miss McKinney." Mary Ann Kernan, '3 8, was the first to win the "Louise McKinney Book Award." For several years past Miss McKinney, having heard of a similar contest sponsored by A. Edward Newton near Swarth- more, personally collected annually a sum of $2 5 known as the Rich- ard de Bury prize to be used for cultural purposes by the girl mak- ing the most discriminating collec- tion of books. Dr. Graves Emphasizes Importance of Habit Educator Finds Golden Rule Basis of Character Recommending the Golden Rule as the most perfect of all rules "as an ideal for the formation of habit," Dr. Frank P. Graves stressed the need for cultivation of good habits in his talk on "What Is Character?" in chapel on Friday. Dr. Graves, in Atlanta for the Georgia Tech Semi-Centennial on October 7-8, was the guest speaker at Agnes Scott for the an- nouncement of the Honor Roll for the last session. Probably the highest purpose of the college, according to Dr. Graves, "is to make men and wom- en the proper type of citizens." Since the time of Socrates, or in- deed, "since humanity began to think at all," the question of char- acter has been considered, some- times mistaken for reputation, or what we or others think we are, and sometimes treated as a "sep- arate, distinct entity," to be exer- cised by extensive church-going and charity or by giving one's seat on the street car to a woman "not cursed with the fatal gift of beauty." Character, however, is "every thought, every feeling"; it is the (Continued on page 2, col. 4) Rival Stunt Chairmen Reveal Casts Of Embryonic Dramas Excited, but noncommittal, Betty Anne Brooks and Mary Bell, freshman and sophomore stunt chairmen respectively, say only "we've got as good a chance as any- body" and "we're hoping." Work- ing in deep secret, both refuse to give any information except the cast. Sara Copeland, Ann Gellerstedt, and Jane Taylor will take the leads in the freshman stunt. Others tak- ing part include Jackie Stearnes, May King, Pat Fleming, Lil Gud- enroth, Elizabeth Jenkins, Flor- ence Tipton, Betty Nash, Mary Dean Lott, Virginia Stanley. The sophomore cast includes Jean Allen and Beverly Coleman in the leads, and Laura Sale, Nellie Richardson, Martha Watkins, Dot Petite, Lib Barrett, Ruth Ashburn, Beryl Healy, Margaret Wells, Vir- ginia Williams, Carolyn Strozier. Hopkins, Merlin Will Oppose Irish Debaters The annual Agnes Scott interna- tional debate will be held Monday, November 2 8, when the college team will meet the representatives of the Universities of Ireland and Dublin. Margaret Hopkins, president of Pi Alpha Phi debate club and 1937- 3 8 winner of the Quenelle Howard debating cup, and Marjorie Merlin will uphold the affirmative of the question, "Resolved: That the British Empire has been a menace to world peace." Arlene Steinbach is the alternate. At the first meeting of Pi Alpha Phi tomorrow night the same ques- tion will be argued by Marjorie Merlin and Arlene Steinbach against Ann Henry and Doris Weinkle in the first round of the club debate tournament. Miss Mildred R. Mell, professor of Economics, will be the judge. Plans are being made for a forensic dual with G. S. C. W. at Milledgeville, Nov. 5, on the Pi Kappa question for the year. Name-the-Paper Competition Opens With this issue The Agonistic opens a contest for a new name for the college paper. Both facul- ty and students may submit names, which should be given to the editor of The Agonistic, Mary Frances Guthrie, some time during the month. The judges will be Dr. J. R. Mc- Cain, Miss Carrie Scandrett, Miss Annie M. Christie, Dr. George P. Hayes, Mary Ellen Whetsell, and Mary Frances Guthrie. The name selected will be voted on by the student body, and if accepted will be submitted to the faculty and administration for approval. A. A. Board Selects Class Managers Fall Sports Swing Under Way With New Leaders Class managers of the fall sports, recently selected by the Athletic Board, will begin their duties this week as the sports season gets un- der way. Managers for this fall are: Ten- nis, Kay Kennedy, Senior; Helen Carson, Junior; Ann Fisher, Soph- omore. Archery, Lou Pate, Senior; Sarah Matthews, Junior; Louise Musser, Sophomore. Hiking, Lucy Hill Doty, Senior; Mary Mac Tem- pleton, Junior; Gene Slack, Sopho- more, Ann Gellerstedt, Freshman. Hockey, Elizabeth Kenny, Senior; Jane Salters, Junior; Ida Jane Vaughan, Sophomore. Swimming, Evelyn Sears, Senior; Anne Martin, Sophomore. A, S. Radio Program Features Campus Silhouettes Campus Silhouettes, as seen by a senior and a freshman, will furn- ish stories this year for the Agnes Scott radio program, sponsored weekly by the Alumnae Associa- tion on Thursday afternoon over WSB. During the first program, on October 6, Dr. McCain spoke about some of the campus news. Following the Faculty Silhou- ettes of the first quarter will be the Student Silhouettes of the second, and the Outstanding Alumnae of the third. Miss Carrie Phinney Latimer, assistant in the Spoken English department, will play the part of the senior guide, and Jeanne Flynt is to be the curious fresh- man. Miss Ellen Douglas Leyburn, as- sistant professor of English, and chairman of radio publicity for the Alumnae Association, is director for the series. 2 THE AGONISTIC, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1938 Students Nose Out Faculty In Hockey Clash Spectacular Runs Enliven Well-Matched Struggle The student-faculty hockey classic ended in a 2-1 victory for the students last Friday, in spite of heroic dashes down the field and desperate defensive work by the professors. that Wimpy, using that efficient Yankee prep-school technique, snapped into the game in the first play by taking the ball down the field into the faculty throats be- fore the rest of the players had had time to take their fingers out of their mouths. Just failing to get past McCain's inflexible goal- guarding, she was successful a mo- ment later in cutting the first notch for the students. All this despite Dr. Davidson's frantic ef- forts as he deserted his post as cen- ter half and blossomed out as a wing. i At this time a new star appear- ed in the faculty constellation a veritable meteor, flashing down the field just behind the ball, ignoring all would-be tacklers. It was the faculty left wing, the formidable Professor Hayes. Narrowly miss- ing a goal on his first and second brilliant runs, he later succeeded in making the first, foremost, and only professorial score. The half ended, leaving Dr. Davidson more than a little bewildered. The rest- ing period was colored by a demon- stration of filial devotion by two young Runyans, who rushed out upon the field of glory to encour- age Papa. The second half opened briskly with Eyles scuttling almost the length of the field, to be stopped by Miss B. Miller several feet from the cage. The series of long runs which characterized the entire game continued as Dr. Hayes charged through the shrieking stu- dent defense to give Kenny, at goal, several nervous moments. But Kenny turned the tide, stop- ping the ball on the brink of the goal and throwing the plunging Dr. Hayes off balance so that he made a spectacular three-point landing in a cloud of dust at the side of the cage. After this high spot, there was much haggling over the ball near the center of the field, with Miss Hunter completely for- getting the little custom of keep- ing one's stick down below one's shoulder. Dr. Davidson, a bit wilted, was limping noticeably, but with a burst of energy tried to tackle Hance an ill-advised at- tempt which ended in the second faculty tumble. The last few minutes of the game drooled along with the score tied, 1-1, until Dryfoos came There's something new in the way of clubs a music club at Converse College. The idea of the music club was first conceived by a group of Converse students last spring, and now the club has be- come a member of the National Federation of Music Clubs. The study this year is to be based upon modern music. At each meeting there will be a discussion of the new music in the more important countries and some illustration of the same. ROLLS DEVELOPED II kodak 6) developed. g\ mm 1 1 hdeVelox print* for 00I7 # |% V 1 Any w eibt oererUdeVelox MAIL YOUR FILMS TO JacTkabbit Co. SPARTANBURG. S. C through unexpectedly with an anti- climatical but decisive goal for the students, a bare second before Alice (Peter Pan) Cheeseman tooted her whistle. And thus was ended the season's initial struggle on the hockey field. Interclass games begin this Friday; wanted: one sizeable cheering sec- tion, in the worst way. Line-up for last week's game: Faculty Students Mitchell CF Hance Margaret Bell__RI_Wimp'mer (1) McCalla LI___Dryfoos (1) Hayes (1) LW Forman Hunter RW Vaughn Davidson CH Milner McMullen (?)_LH_ Montgomery Haynes RF Wilds Miller LF Hamilton McCain G Kenny Runyan RH J. Jones "Soph" Faculty Entertains at Bacon Bat The Annual Faculty Bacon Bat was held Friday, October 7th, at five-thirty in the afternoon at the new Harrison Hut. This picnic is given each year by the "sopho- more" members of the faculty for all faculty families and in special honor of the "freshman" members. This year the hostesses are: Dr. Florence Swanson, Mrs. Sarah Graham, and Miss Evelyn Wall. The hostesses state that the Bacon Bat consists chiefly of eating and that the guests were treated to steaks. The outing also gave the faculty an opportunity to en- joy Harrison Hut for the first time. Miss Home Speaks To Eta Sigma Phi Eta Sigma Phi met on Monday, October 10, at 4:30 in the Murphy Candler Building, with all fresh- man Greek and Latin students as special guests. At that time, Miss Annabel Home, of the Latin de- partment of Girls' High School, spoke. Afterwards an informal tea was held. Hop Scotch, Leap Frog Precede Labeling Ceremony Impressive in its childlike simplicity was the annual party given by the sophomores and the freshmen. The Crusaders themselves could not have been more stirring than the "Going to Jerusalem" that went on that night. Nor could Noah's flood have created greater waves of excitement than the bob- bing for apples at which Stunt Chairman Anne Brooks proved such a washout. And could those gals string a line when there was a marshmallow on the end! But undoubtedly one of the most striking features of this kiddy party was the wondrous display of costumes. Grace Walker modeled what the well-dressed Charleston child should wear (since the flood, evidently) . Gay Currie was her us- ual cheerful self in a charming costume of blue and white checked gingham. Pat tie (Honor Roll) Patterson wore an outfit suitable for the very, very young; while Hog Calling Florence Tipton look- ed at least a dignified ten. Putting away such grammar schoolish things as Hop Scotch and Leap Frog and leaving their child- hood behind them, the Sophomore Commission suddenly appeared, heralded by the dimming of all lights, and the donning of black robes and white grease paint. Lighting their way with flickering candles, they paraded the length of the room and took their places be- fore the assemblage, while the Freshmen groveled in the dust and lay prone on the floor - in their fright. Then came the direst slew of threats ever to be pronounced on this campus, read by Sophomore President Julia McConnell, and ending with the sigh of relief evok- ed by the N. R. A. (no ratting al- lowed) rule of the liberal arts col- lege. As the thrilling climax to the impressive rite came the label- ing act, in which ceremony each Freshman was tagged with her name printed on a bib and was sentenced to wear said label for one week. Thus was the class of '42 initiat- ed into another Agnes Scott tradi- tion. Hurrah for the spirit of '42! PORT 0' SEVEN SEAS Specializing in Durgan's Famous Foods SPECIAL ATTENTION TO COLLEGE GROUPS FOR RESERVATION CALL JA. 0386 104 Forsyth St., Near the Theatre* Next to Ansley Hotel "Thotographs NORTON'S STUDIO (Special Offer) Masonic Bldg. Decatur Experienced Operators Only Best Supplies Used Reasonable Prices VOGUE BE A I TY SHOP 153 Sycamore OE. 2671 Agnes Scott College DECATUR, GA. A college for women that is widely recog- nized for its standards of work and for the interesting character of its student activities. For further information, address J. R. McCAIN, President Dr. Graves (Continued from page 1) "ego, the real self"; the "history of what we have been and the pro- phecy of what we are to become." Character is the sum total of all our habits, both good and bad, making of us a creature of many different natures. "Some earmarks of habit," how- ever, as set forth by Dr. Graves, are easier for the layman to com- prehend than are the scientific definitions on the subject. Among these are the spirit of uniformity, which keeps men and women from trying the new and unusual; the facility with which we perform habitual acts, as seen in the young man who, awkward at first, soon is "floating (or trotting) around the ballroom"; and the propensity or "tendency to do a thing whether we will or not, because we have done it once", illustrated by the psychology professor who removed his coat to dress for a party and then went to bed from force of habit. As "splendid capital" or as "a set of bad debts", our habits mold our characters. The question of recognizing the formation of a good or a bad habit, however, shifts the emphasis from psychol- ogy to ethics. Here again, the an- cients had their theories, often seeking pleasure as the real end of life. Some effort, on the other hand, is surely expected of us in the "realizing of our divine in- heritance." Aristotle had his rela- tive mean, which sought to find the happy medium between rash- ness and cowardice in courage; Emmanuel Kant prefers his cate- gorial imperative requiring an indi- vidual to act as if his maxim were to become "an universal law of nature"; but it remained for Christ to give us "the most perfect Newest Alumnae Divulge Aims, Achievements "Getting in touch with all these active squirmy alumnae is worse than trying to catch up with all the silly items on a scavenger hunt list!" Those are the sentiments of Babbie Adams, '3 8. Babs has been working as assist- ant society editor of the Charlotte News since August 1. She "loves it to death and will be editor as soon as the present one makes up her mind to leave." The editorial of- fice also keeps her busy in city news, stock reports, weather fore- casts and informing curious mil- lions that call daily about the Ger- man situation or various elections. Babs stated, "I couldn't get a thing done for answering the phone the day of the Georgia election it's perfectly fascinating work.. Then, too, I am enjoying teaching Queen's College Class at our church." Ver- satile Babs! With all her busy hours, how- ever, Babs found time to hear all the gossip on her classmates. rule" for the formation of good habits, and through them, good character. Enlivening his serious thoughts with a wealth of stories and hum- our, Dr. Graves completely won his audience. He is distinguished as the national president of Phi Beta Kappa, and as the president of the University of the State of New York, and holds thirty-three hon- orary degrees. Have Fun At DECATUR BOWLING ALLEY W. Court Sq. Decatur Junior-Deb Shop Where fashion is a size and not an age. Second Floor Peacftjt/tee State OJjLajnXa Boy Blue dressed up with Lynx Sizes 9 fo 15 4 # ^ Boy Blue coat of nubby woolen with big shawl collar of fluffy light colored lynx. This is only one of a distinguished collection of fur-trimmed coats for the Junior-Deb at 49.75 and 5975. THE AGONISTIC, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1938 5 Martha Long Writes of Moons, Hamburg, and Pretzels While Playing German Bridge Jolly Farewell Group Discovers Count and Hans "Oh, my stars and garters !" Martha's forsook her native territory for the land of waltzes, toys, and Hitler ! Midnight, August 31 . . . and our own Martha Long set sail on the good ship "Hansa" for that international beer garden, Germany, to gain a year's "experience/' scholastic and educational. The night was drizzly and drooly, but that atmospheric ele- ment of dampness thwarted not the jolly farewell committee which thronged the pier to give "Droop" appropriate send-off and bon-voy- age. Mary Peters, whom we re- member from Vassar, ' and Mary Wells McNeill, contemporary Hot- tentot; Giddy Erwin, erstwhile same, and "some of the boys from the house" comprised the commit- tee, so-to-speak. They report to us that our little "prune-pulp" strug- gled aboard laden with a stack of epistles "a foot high" (not respon- sible for statistics), four telegrams, three boxes sweet-meats, box of hankies, and, too, a bouquet of flowers! And once aboard, the commit- tee and Martha endulged in the ef- fervescence of ginger-ale and lem- onade. Furthermore, the thought- ful group devoured the box of candy, offering nary a bite to Mar- tha, so she, the lucky girl, would avoid appalling mai - de - mer (which, apropos, she did). Having refreshed themselves, the farewell party moved about the boat and began "meddling in everybody else's business," in the tongue of one of the meddlers. They played hop-Scotch on the shuffle board diagram and read the passenger list, finding on the latter a Count traveling first class, and another unusual person who is said to have had some connection with the late "Hindenberg" craft. Everybody "jabbered German" and waved frantically at everybody else. There was Hans, the sailor, leaving his weeping wife. And Hans' friends who shouted above all other shouts, "Don't forget to bring my sweater back!" There were also the tolerant and extro- verted individuals who hung over the rail and chatted with Giddy about the tremendous magnitude of the craft. It seems the other chat- ter was invariably named "Ma-ya- bul," and the dialogue often began "Ma-ya-bul, ... oh di-yah, this is a bi-yig bo-wut!" Very soon this hilarity was terminated as officials hustled the committee off this big boat. They stood on the wharf and shouted various "warnings" (not describ- ed) and farewells, much to the amusement of the two German youths who were standing by Mar- tha. And so the Hansa steamed away, and the committee went chez ils to wait for the letters Martha promised to write. And Martha is as good as her promise. Thin-papered, foreign looking letters soon edged their ways into various Hottentots' boxes. All of them are good ole- fashioned long letters, too. To Caroline, our "little pineapple- seed," described playing bridge in German, and loving it. She said she went to school with Ursula and had met many of her friends. "But you have no idea how hard t^Galavanting ( 2Gals There can't be any doubt this week-end Tech rates ace high and will probably keep on rating as long as they have such swell orchestras ! Just a few of the girls at the Mildred Bailey-Red Norvo Dances on Fri day and Saturday were Nell Pin- ner, Charlene Burke, Keeker New- ton, Susan Goodwyn, Kay Toole, Sarah Copeland, Lib Davis, Ruth Slack, Martha Dunn, Eloise Len- nard, Ella Muzzey, Snooks Moss, Martha Watkins, Rowena Barrin- ger, Frances Butt. This mass movement out to Tech went on Saturday afternoon too Mary Lang Gill, Nell Pinner, Marjorie Boggs, Marion Franklin, Lutie Moore, Annette Franklin, Betsy Banks, Christine Florence, Elizabeth Shepherd, Callie Carmi- chael, Frances Abbott, Hunter Mallard, Martha Marshall, Jane Jones,\ Helen Moses, Jane Dryfoos, Marie Merritt, Mary Frances Guth- rie, Winifred Finger, Lou Pate, Onie Smith, Hazel Solomon, Doro- thy Graham, and Florence Tipton were all there when Tech beat Notre Dame almost. Probably those dazzling smiles come from the Dental School boosters who attended the Psi Omega dance Friday night Mary Lang Gill, Marjorie Boggs, Sara Lee, Mildred Joseph, Annette Franklin, Marion Franklin, Lutie Moore, Grace Elizabeth Anderson, Snooks Moss, Keeker Newton. Really lots of things happened this week-end the Phi Chis had a house dance ask Betsy Banks, Mitzi Sanders, Susan Goodwyn, Lutie Moore, Eloise Lennard, Anne Nasley; the Emory Pi K A had a Let's Meet At MELBA CAFETERIA For Better Food Vernon Geyer at the Organ house dance where Julia Porter, Catherine Ivie, Winifred Finger, and Onie Smith had a very gay time and Tech did so well that only Helen Jester and Frankie Butt went out and danced with the S A E Friday night. it is to speak always in Ger man . . ." She confessed that by the end of the day she is "worn out," but looks forward to the time a few months from now when she will undoubtedly "get along all right." She has spoken of the great dif- ferences between American and German food. The "hard, hard rolls which really are wonderful," the mid-day meal of "boiled pota- toes, meat loaf wrapped in cabbage, and tomatoes" with ice cream served in loaf form for desert, and the complete lack of bread with the big mid-day meal are some of the more engaging differences. She described the evening meal, "We have large, large pretzels, round hard German black bread, always wilted lettuce salad, and one hot dish." At four o'clock everyone enjoys coffee and "eats the most wonderful German cookies." These cookies aren't like ours. They're made of plum, or apple, and are cut like pie-slices. In one letter Martha ejaculated, "It's awful the way I just sort of assume you punks will want to hear all this stuff, but here goes for Hamburg." And she proceeds to describe landing at Cuxhaven, where the band played Deutsch- land A her Alles and everyone gave the Hitler salute, and where the customs ignored her bags. Ham- burg is "truly gorgeous," "a big industrial center and very mod- ern," noted for its Rathans tun- nel, its Elbe river, and its "new and beautiful department stores." The evening she arrived in Ham- burg Martha and her escort dined in the beautiful "Asteria," which has a "soft, brown squashy car- pet", crystal chandeliers, and "a wonderful orchestra playing soft German waltzes." The big win- dow by their table afforded a fas- cinating view of the Elbe River "on which a full moon shone!" Next morn Martha made prep- arations to leave for Stuttgart, Ursula's home. By now she is set- tled in serious endeavor, finding only moments here and there to drop some of us a line. And how we enjoy the few extremely enjoy- able lines! Let us hear more o' ye, Droop! Greetings from one o' th' punks. Greenhouses, inc. DE. 3309 DE. 5922 740 East Lake Drive 128 E. Ponce de Leon Gnttina& To All Students, Agnes Scott College : Not having the opportunity of making your photographs this year, for the 1939 Silhouette annual, we hope to have the pleasure of seeing you in our studio in Atlanta. For a limited time, we have decided to give each girl photographed, a beautiful oil color job on one of her pictures, complimentary. Cordially yours, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Elliott, ELLIOTTS' PEACHTREE STUDIO. WA. 8167 Paramount Theatre Bldg. Miss Scandrett Reveals Eventful Career Celebrities may come and celebrities may go on the Agnes Scott campus, but none could be nearer or dearer to the hearts of the girls than is Miss Scandrett. She knows our college life from the standpoint of both the students and the faculty. Before coming to Agnes Scott from Cordele, Georgia, she had never seen Atlanta. (This never seen piece of information was proferred with a grin.) But the small town girl made good, and the position of Freshmen Representative on Stu- dent Government was only the first of her numerous honors. Next came the presidency of the Sophomore Class, and then her Junior year brought with it the position of Secretary of Student Government. The Presidency of Student Government the following year gave a fitting close to a fine college career. All these honors were great but even they paled beside that beauti- ful letter which was gained by hard work on the hockey team. Miss Scandrett admits that the secret of her success lay in the fact that the opposing team usually be- came so tickled at the way she ran they could do nothing to stop her. Nevertheless she sincerely hopes the faculty realizes what a good play- er they missed last Friday. After laying aside her hockey sticks and president's gavel, Miss Scandrett sought new fields to conquer and began a study of Stu- dent Personnel Administration at Columbia. There she was given a year's leave to act as assistant dean at Syracuse University, from which she returned to finish her studies. Surely Miss Scandrett must have gained a Ph.D. in consolation for no one is better at the gentle art of consoling homesick freshmen or sorrowful sophomores who cannot fin^l a chaperon. In fact, we know of nothing at which she does not excel. Witchita, Kan. (ACP) One course in the everyday curricula of college students that is not neglect- ed is sleep the average collegian sleeps 56 hours every week. At least those are the facts de- termined by the University of Witchita education class. "The tabulation showed," the survey report said, "that the per- son working the most hours studies the most. One student who works 50 hours in a local dry goods store, spends 26 hours in studying. On the other hand, the girl sleeping 60 hours does no out- side work and studies but 10 hours." Another conclusion drawn from the compilation was that the stu- dent who sleeps the least, spends the most time studying. L. D. ADAMS & SON Dry Goods Hosiery Shoes BOWEN PRESS COMMERCIAL PRINTING AND STATIONERY TYPEWRITERS AND RIBBONS Blotters Note Paper Poster Paper Office Supplies a 421 Church St. De. 0976 Decatur, Ga. . for "him for "her " 4 ! J 0 AT LA INI T/A IMMiik Center e the Amxtfo/ For 53 Year* iEASYlO AttanuM^dln, Tpf^Sf T H 6 ! Home Frnibcr HAVERTY p Corner Edge wood and Pry or Just a Few Step* from 5 Points Phone*: WA. 2906-7*9-10 Mi* ***** YOU CW JX> ETTI* AT jMAWERTff THE AGONISTIC, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1938 Agnes Scott College Decatur, Ga. THE AGONISTIC Editorials features Vol. XXIV, No. 2 Wednesday, Oct. 12, 1938 Letters Discuss Pros and Cons of Agonistic Name The Agonistic has requested some people not con- nected directly with the staff of the paper to ex- press their views on the subject of changing the name of the paper. In this and the following issue these letters will be printed. Below are the opinions of Dr. Florence Swanson, college physician; Laura Steele, editor of the Agonistic during the session of 1936-1937; and Mary Ellen Whetsell, president of Student Government. Dear Editor: Last fall after the first chapel of the school year when the single sheet entitled "Agonistic" was handed to me, I was considerably taken aback. I read it "Antagonistic,'! but couldn't believe that to be right, so I re-read it several times and finally decided that the word must be an extremely clever but very remote derivative of "Agnes Scott.' Under this de- lusion I enjoyed reading each issue but always with a secret wish that I could understand its name. When I asked about it I received no light except that the name "Agonistic" has been maintained for a long time. Toward spring I learned the correct meaning, dimly recalled having heard it once before, thought it quite nice, but wondered how many other folks here and elsewhere are or have been similarly bewil- dered about it. I should think a more easily under- standable yet unique name could be adopted. Dr. Florence Swanson, College Physician. Dear Editor: Not having received any letters addressed to the "Agnostic" for more than a year, I am not inclined to be particularly concerned about the name "Ago- nistic" for the college paper. However, I do agree that it is annoying to have a paper whose name peo- ple read either as "Agnostic" or as an attempted clever similarity to the name of the college. Admit- ting that the original choice was unfortunate, at the same time, I take a more or less neutral stand: while I wouldn't object if a sufficiently good and mean- ingful name replaces this one, I do believe we should consider the fact that the Agnes Scott paper has been called the "Agonistic" for years and is, there- fore, known as the "Agonistic" to alumnae and friends of the college. Laura Steele, Editor, 1936-37. Dear Editor: I have been thinking quite seriously lately about the "pros" and "cons" of changing the name of the "Agonistic." To me, one of the nicest and most compelling as- pects of Agnes Scott is its traditions. We all cherish old customs and ideas and are rather prone to accept new ones. However, if, after careful consideration, it seems that a change would be for the best, I am heartily in favor of getting rid of the old and find- ing something new to take its place. I am not quite sure that the name "Agonistic" can be called an Agnes Scott tradition; still it is a name which has for some time been vitally associated with our life here on the campus. But how many of us know the true meaning of "Agonistic?" And how many of our friends do not take one glance at the paper and say "Agnostic?" I do not think a change should be made quickly, nor do I think a new name should be chosen in a day but 1 do believe that it will be possible to find another name which will be wholeheartedly accepted by the college community, and one which will, in a short while, become a genuine part of Agnes Scott. Sincerely, Mary Ellen Whetsell, Pres. Student Gov't. "Constantly to prove and improve the power of the mind, to win by experiment and contact .in ap- preciation of beauty, to give the spiritual side of man a chance to expand, whether through formal aspects ot worship, through the intellectual approach to ul- timate realities, or through the higher types of social relationships these are tests which youth owes to itself." And Yak University's President Charles Sevmour believes that the college campus is the world's best testine eround. Pressing Forward Once again we confront the question of whether or not to change the name of this paper. And once again we urge you, the students of Agnes Scott, to be alert to the situation, to acquaint yourselves with the facts, both pro and con. To refresh your memories, we shall re-state briefly the points that w r e advanced at the close of the last school ses- sion in favor of the change. Of primary importance is the fact that in about ninety per cent of our formal correspondence with people outside the College the newspaper is referred to as the "Agnostic," a not altogether desirable title for the oracle of an institution striving for intellectual enlightenment. This condition might be partly atoned for if we felt that the present name had an especial value in itself to the cam- pus. But we have discovered that the College has not the slightest conception of the meaning or significance of "Ago- nistic." The chief reason voiced in support of the present name is that the paper always has gone by that title. We are not at- tempting to debunk tradition; we heartily support many of those things that are old and sacred to Agnes Scott. But we do not advocate the continuance of a custom just because it is a custom. If a tradition has proved itself no longer praise- worthy, then something better should be sought to take its place. We realize, of course, that this move cannot be brought about without a great deal of work on the part of each one of us. It would be much easier to follow the line of least re- sistance to continue the use of the name poorly chosen six- teen years ago. But progress is seldom achieved without such effort. Believing that this is the propitious time for under- taking the needed reform, we bring the problem before you for serious consideration. We of the staff are not trying to "railroad" the proposal. In order to give everyone a voice in it we are encouraging discussions within these columns. During future open forums further opportunity will be given for studying the question. And by means of a contest we will endeavor to find a new name that will be dignified, original, and durable. If, how- ever, there is not suggested a name agreeable to the judges, we shall not advocate the change but shall continue to use the present title until a better one recommends itself. We request the aid of the entire College as we begin this move for the better. Thirty girls were honored Friday when Dr. McCain an- nounced Honor Roll for the last session in chapel. The num- ber of girls attaining the honor, which is based on a "B" average in all studies, was an increase of three over the twenty-seven for the session of 1937-1938. Being an honor student is especially desirable since the cut system has be- come effective, since this standing carries the privilege of unlimited cuts. ASC on Review Last Thursday saw the resumption of the radio program sponsored weekly by the College. We note with approval the improvement that has been made in these broadcasts. The publicity committee of the administration, feeling that at the present a different type of program would be more de- sirable, directed their efforts toward the presentation of more informative script. As a result, the programs that will be given this year will give a most well-rounded and complete picture of life on the campus here. Through interviews with different administra- tive officers, faculty members, and student leaders, the radio audience will hear the interesting features of Agnes Scott. Those outside our college walls will see more vividly what is taking place on the campus, while we within the walls will be afforded an opportunity to know more intimately those who are making our Alma Mater what she is today. l)e Agonistic PUBLISHED WEEKLY Owned and published by the students of Agnes Scott College. Entered as Second Class Matter at Decatur, Georgia. Subscription price, $1.25 per year in advance. Single copies, 5c. Mary Frances Guthrie Editor Evelyn Baty Mary Reins Assistant Editors Elizabeth Kenney Copy Editor Rebecca Drucker Assistant Copy Editor Marie Merritt Business Manager Mary Louise Dobbs Advertising Manager STAFF Alice Cheeseman Mary Wells McNeil Feature Editors Annie Enloe Georgia Hunt Assistant Feature Editors Jane Salters Current History Eleanor Hutchens Sports Editor Hazel Solomon Exchange Editor Jennnette Carroll Alumnae Editor Selma Steinbach Club Editor Hayden Sanford Eloise Lennard Florence Ellis Society Editors Virginia Farrar Dorothy Graham Florence Graham Beth Paris Onie Smith Circulation Managers REPORTERS : M. L. Gill. V. J. Watkins, A. Enloe. M. L. Ratliff, C. K. Hutchins, P. Heaslett. M. Merlin. D. Weinkle, B. Alderman. J. Witman, M. Fite, L. Franklin, J. Cates. BUSJNESS STAFF: J. Flynt. H. Lichten. M. Oliver, M. Wells. B. Kendrick, A. Fisher, E. Henegar. B. Coleman, M. Watkins. M. Dunn. L. Sale. Current History Embittered Czechs Resent "Chivalry Of Powers Czechoslokavia's feelings have been hurt. In her bitterness toward those nations which she thinks have deserted her in her worst need, the little twen- ty-year-old democracy is now, according to G. E. R. Gedye's wireless to the New York Times on Octo- ber 5, leaning dangerously Fascist-ward. Moreover, the Lidove Noviny, a pro- government Czechoslo- vakian newspaper, has printed the following opinion of an anonymous army official. "Of necessity our future policy involves good relations with Germany a policy we might have adopted long ago had not the 'chivalrous* Western powers threatened in such case to disown their alliances with us." Both Berlin and Rome have strings to pull in Prague. In the new presidential elections there is a possibility that one of Konrad Henlein's friends, the leader of the Agrarian party, will come out on top. The most important man in the new Czech cabinet, Foreign Minister Chalkovsky, has served his country in Japan, Ger- many, and Italy. Five years in Berlin and six years in Rome (from which he returned this week upon his appointment to the cabinet) have made him con- spicuously friendly to Hitler and Mussolini. II Duce has openly returned the favor. The Czech people think Chalkovsky may have enough influence with Mussolini to prevent the division of Slovakia between Hungary and Poland. Capture of French Secrets Czechoslovakia is so angry with France that high military circles have shown no chagrin over the sur- render of the plans of the Czech fortifications to Germany although, as Mr. Gedye says, the fortifica- tions in the northwest contain "some of the most closely guarded secrets of the French Maginot line, which were built in the Czechoslovakian defenses by French military engineers." Now that Hitler has the upper hand in Czechoslovakia he has no longer an obstacle on his southward path "through the Balkans toward Britain's vital empire communications and the vast resources of oil and grain of Hungary and Rumania, which are essential to the prosecution by Germany of a great war." This prospect was seen from afar by "the handsomest man in Europe" and Duff Cooper, who planned their programs and poli- cies upon the dire possibility. Chamberlain was either an idealist or a Micawber, but he may yet be found right. Benes a "Miracle Man" Dr. Eduard Benes, the "miracle man" of Europe, the disciple of the "father of Czechoslovakia," the only man whom Masaryk thought fitted to carry out the democratic program and put into practice the democratic principles upon which the government rests, and probably the most disillusioned man in Europe today, gave up his position as President of Czechoslovakia, having previously received a com- munication from Hitler threatening the partition of Slovakia between Hungary and Poland unless such a resignation should be tendered. His farewell speech and his letter of resignation read by Premier Syrovy were spread over the world by radio. The messages contained no criticism of foreign governmental ac- tion or lack of it but only the meaningful re- mark that "history will judge." In both speech and letter Dr. Benes expressed his feeling that the demo- cratic and patriotic spirit of the people of Czecho- slovakia could not be destroyed, and that out of the present disaster the nation would rise stronger and more secure than before. "Not all our future leaders will come from col- leges, but there will be more college-trained leaders than in the past, simply because a larger number and proportion of our young people now go to col- lege. If they come out with inquiring minds and a healthy resistance to propaganda, our huge invest- ments in educational plants will be justified." The New York Times' editors voice their approval of the changing higher education. 7\ cji -t^a^t*. Suggest Name For Paper The Agonistic Suggest Name For Paper VOL. XXIV AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE, DECATUR, GA., WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1938 Z115 No. 3 Leads in Stunt For Freshmen Freshmen Win Black Cat For Sixth Time "Fate of Kitty Black" Has Victory Over "Soph- White and Seven Slumps" With "The Fate of Kitty Black," a romance of the feud between the northern sophomore and the southern freshman for the hand of a southern belle, the class of '42 became the sixth victorious freshman class in the history of the Black Cat Contest. The sophomore stunt with "Soph-White and the Seven -Photo Courtesy Atlanta Constitution. Slumps" was received by much ap4 plause, but judges Dr. Davidson, Miss Hale, and Miss Hunter de- clared the freshmen winners. Betty Ann Brooks was chairman for the freshmen, whose cast in- cluded Sara Copeland, Ann Geller- stedt, and Jane Taylor in the leads, and Jackie Stearnes, May King, Pat Fleming, Lillian Gudenrath, Eliza- beth Jenkins, Florence Tipton, Bet- ty Nash, Mary Dean Lott, and Vir- ginia Stanley. Gay Currie and Bee Bradfield were cheer leaders. The sophomore cast included Jeanne Allen and Beverly Coleman in the leads, and Laura Sale, Nellie Richardson, Martha Watkins, Dor- othy Peteet, Elizabeth Barrett, Ruth Ashburn, Beryl Healy, Mar- garet Wells, Virginia Williams, and Carolyn Strozier. Mary Bell was stunt chairman, and Elaine Stubbs and Florence Ellis were cheer leaders. Blackfriars Sponsor Avon Players The Avon Players will appear at Agnes Scott on Wednesday, Octo- ber 26, at 8:00 P. M., presenting "The Taming of the Shrew." Blackfriars is presenting this noted group of actors, who are the only Shakespearean players touring the South at this time. Last year they were at Agnes Scott and gave "Othello" before a very appreciative audience. Every- one is urged to attend this produc- tion, which will be at the Bucher Scott Gymnasium, with admission prices 40 cents for students and 60 cents for adults. Frosh Ignore Black Cat Fate played a dirty trick on the Frosh Saturday night. While the judges were going mad try- ing to locate the hide-out of the Black Cat, where should the noble kitty be but up on third floor Inman, reposing undis- turbed on the telephone table. It seems the cat had been there all the time without her true identity being discovered by the freshmen they thought her just a black cat! Emory Presents Widow of Explorer Johnson Mrs. Osa Johnson, widow of Martin Johnson, noted explorer and photographer, who was killed in an airplane accident, will speak for the benefit of the Atlanta public at Glenn Memorial auditor- ium on Friday night, October 21, under the sponsorship of the Em- ory University Student Lecture Association. Mrs. Johnson, who is at the present time on a lecture tour of America, will discuss the adven- tures she and her husband encoun- tered on their many expeditions to Africa, Borneo, the Cannibal Is- lands of the South Seas, and other distant lands. She will supplement her lecture with a moving picture entitled "J un gles Calling," taken by her husband during their num- erous trips. Mr. Johnson Admits 50 Members To Choir Singers Practice Cantata/ Atlanta Concert Fifty students have been tested and admitted to the college choir, whose members outnumber those of last year. Mr. Lewis H. John- son, director, is well pleased with his additions, which are as follows: Mary Blakemore, Martha Buffalow, Helen Carson, Josephine Cates, Sylvia Cohn, Charlotte Davis, Margaret Doak, Caroline Dunne, Anne Enloe, Catherine Farrar, Mary Ann Faw, Ann Gellerstedt, Doris Hasty, Margaret Hartsook, Kathleen Huck, Laura Jones, Julia Lancaster, Caroline Long, Suzanne Kaulback, Jeanne Lee, Mary Dean Lott, Winifred Mansfield, Ann Martin, Sara Massey, Rebecca Mc- Elvaney, Jessie MacGuire, Isabel Miller, Louise Musser, Elise Nance, Betty Nash, Dorothy Nabors, Betty Jean O'Brien, Molly Oliver, Dorothy Peteet, Marion Phillips, Priscilla Reasoner, Elizabeth Ru- precht, Barbara Sands, Edith Schwartz, Susan Self, Elise Smith, Virginia Stanley, Caroline Strozier, Elaine Stubbs, Margaret Thompson, Martha Thompson, Rebecca Stam- per, Virginia Watkins, Alta Web- ster, and Frances Tucker. The choir has begun to practice on the annual Christmas Cantata and for the performance which it has been asked to give in Atlanta's new music hall. Aurora Offers Prize For Design Three dollars will be awarded the winner of the Aurora Cover Contest, which closes on Wednes- day, October 19th. Poems, short stories, and essays submitted by that date will make up the first issue of Aurora. Editor Julia Sewell says that the first Aurora will be published around November 1st. Agonistic Announces Five Dollar Award Person Suggesting Best Name Wins Money The Agonistic contest to find a new name for the news- paper got under way last week with the announcement by Mary Frances Guthrie, editor of The Agonistic, that a prize of five dollars will be awarded to the person suggesting the best name. The rules for the contest are: 1. Any member of the college community, either a faculty mem- ber or a student, may submit a Edgar Goodspeed, Andre Maurois Give Lectures Lecture Program Begins on November 10 l This year, the Lecture Associa- tion announces an unusually bril- liant program, beginning on No- vember 10, with Dr. Edgar J. Goodspeed, one of the most distin- guished Biblical scholars in Amer- ica. Dr. Goodspeed will talk on 'Tour Hundred Years of the Eng- lish Bible." On March 27, M. An- dre Maurois, famous French biog- rapher and novelist, will speak. Dr. Goodspeed has taught the New Testament for many years at the University of Chicago, and from 1923 to 1927 was chairman of the New Testament department there. He will bring an exhibit of some of the early printing of the Bible. About two years ago Dr. Goodspeed lectured at Randolph- Macon and was considered the most popular speaker of the year. M. Andre Maurois is the author of Ariel, The Life of Shelly and other works. He has recently been elected to the French Academy, and was once knighted by the King of England. Attempts are being made to ar- range a lecture in January, but nothing definite is announced as yet. 2. In case a name is suggested by more than one person, the first person making the suggestion will receive credit for it. 3. All suggestions should be submitted in writing to the editor of The Agonistic. 4. A person may make more than one entry. 5. The contest will last through the middle of November. 6. The decision of the judges will be final. As has been announced, the judges of the contest are Dr. J. R. McCain, Miss Carrie Scandrett, Miss Annie May Christie, Dr. George P. Hayes, Mary Ellen Whetsell, and Mary Frances Guth- rie. Council Meets Presidents' Council held its reg- ular meeting on Monday, October 17, at 4:30 P. M. The main fea- ture of the meeting was a talk by Miss Scandrett on the problems connected with student activities on our campus. Plans were dis- cussed at that time for coordinat- ing various programs and activities in order to eliminate duplication. Martini Sings With Jepson The famous love duets closing the first acts of Madame Butterfly and La Bohemc will be featured by Helen Jepson and Nino Martini, Metropolitan Opera stars, when they appear in joint concert in the Atlanta Auditorium on Saturday night, October 22, at 8:30 P. M. Miss Jepson will be accompanied by Robert Wallenborn, while Mr. Martini, who is giving over forty concerts in America this season, and who recently was named the best-dressed opera singer by the Fashion Guild of America, will have Miquel Sandoval as pianist. Mr. Sandoval is known as the com- poser of the popular "Petite Valse" and "Danfca." Miss Jepson's opening selections (Continued on Page 2, Column 5) Julius Rosenwald Fund Gives Fellowship to Southerners According to recent informa- tion, there is now available a spe- cial fellowship for the study of southern life. This foundation, called the Julius Rosenwald Fund, offers fellowships to white south- erners and to Negroes who wish to work on some problem distinctive to the South and who expect to make their careers in the South. The fellowships are not restricted to any special subject or activity and are open not only to scholars and scientists but to persons who may plan to go into the professions or the fine arts, or into agriculture, journalism or creative writing, education, business, or public serv- ice. Both men and women, ordinar- ily not younger than 22 years nor older than 3 5 years, although ex- ceptional cases will be considered on their merits, are eligible for ap- plication. Candidates must have completed their general college course or their general professional course before making application, or give evidence of maturity and preparation which may be regarded as the equivalent of a general edu- cation of at least collegiate stand- ard. The amount of the awards will probably average $1,500 for a full year's work, although the exact amount will be determined in each case on the basis of the expected expenses involved and of all other factors which enter into the given applications, including the length of time proposed. The Committee on Fellowships will require full information about the personal history of the candi- dates, their education and experi- ence, and a definite statement of the proposed study or investiga- tion. Applications for fellowships in the prescribed form must be sub- (Continued on Page 3, Column 3) THE AGONISTIC, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1938 Executive members of Student Govern- ment are shown here giving Harri- son Hut its first house-warming. Inspection Tour Junior and Sophomore Teams Win At First Interclass Games By ELEANOR HUTCHENS The first interclass hockey game of the season ended last Friday in victory for the junior and sophomore teams over the seniors and freshmen, respectively The freshman-sophomore game began, amid lusty cheers from the stands, with preliminary haggling in the center of the field, before Hance found an opening and took the ball through the freshman lines plumb to the edge of the goal, where it was stopped by Currie. Drives toward the oppo- site goal were subsequently made by Lott and A. Wilds, to be stop- ped by the sophomore defense. After that, the ball went up and down the field so fast that the spectators' heads looked as though they were watching a tennis game. In the mad shuffle, a good stop by B. Davis and a nice repulse by O'Nan stood out as strong plays, while a fall by Sams added to the informal aspect of the whole pro- ceedings. Finally, Annie Wilds hit a long one which was kicked beautifully by O'Nan and while we are on the subject, let it be known that both of those Wilds women were right in there fightin'. This play was completed by Tade Merrill, who caught O'Nan off balance with a smooth shot into the cage for the first freshman goal. 'Twas then, as the bleachers became hysterical, that the REAL action began. Positions forgotten, the freshman team was all over the field, playing an aggressive and bewildering game, with C. Davis in particular getting around con- siderably as the half ended, 1-0 for the freshmen. The freshman line-up was changed almost completely for the second half, and the new players started off full of wim and wigor, making speed and alertness substi- tute for lack of experience. How- ever, the sophomores at the same time began to notice the game was NOT turning out to be a push- over. A determined Vaughan- Muzzey drive was nipped by the brick-wall goalie of the freshmen. Another near-goal for the sopho- mores was stopped by a Currie punt; really, the girl should go out for football. At this point the sophomore team began to click; amid cries of joy from the stands, Hance made the first sophomore score. Then, with two minutes left to play, and the freshman team slightly rattled, derned if La Hance didn't make another one, just to show that man in the audi- ence what she could do when aroused. Mutt's whistle ended the game, leaving the score (unless ye scorer-sports writer miscounted somewhere) 2-1 for the sopho- mores. The junior-senior game got off to a slow start, the seniors short two players. Aha, Forman almost caused a little excitement, but the ever-bland McMullen held the line and a good thing, too, since there was absolutely NO senior goalie. The game lagged, neither side making any headway; after several minutes' quibbling around the senior goal, with McMullen and Hutchins both frantically acting as goal-guards, Forman found an opening for the first score. On the next play, the work of neither side being particularly smooth, Forman doggedly pecked at the goal until another score was eked out, ending the half 2-0 for the juniors. The next half, with Eyles and Cass out to even things up, started off with a goal beautifully ef- fected by Forman, in the old "hockey stick" style. A few min- utes later, the miracle of the game happened. Wheeler, playing in a game for the first time in her young life, made the only senior goal, thereby saving her class from a whitewashing. After this feat, the game became livelier, with Dryfoos directing every play from the bench. Stixrud chalked up the fourth junior notch. From then on, the game became ragged, con- sisting of little short hits and re- pulses, until Forman got loose and scuttled around left end just before the whistle, to leave the score 5-1 for the juniors. Sophomores (2) Freshmen (1) Vaughan RW Gray Muzzey RI Webster Hance (2) ___CF Wilds, A. Bell LI___ Merrill (1) Dennison LW Lott Cates RH C. Davis Henry CH Brooks Sams LH Taylor Wilds, S. RF Currie Lancaster LF B. Davis O'Nan G Nance Substitutes: Freshmen Mar- shall, M. Davis, Faw, McElwaney, Coffee, Levie, Newton, Copeland. Sophomores None. Juniors ( 5 ) Seniors ( 1 ) Eyles RW C. Farrar Heaslett RI Benson Stixrud (1) __CF___ F. McGuire Carson LI__ Wheeler (1) Forman (4) __LW Griffin RH Doty Milner CH J. Jones S. Montgomery LH Campbell M. N. Taylor.RF McMullen Thompson LF C. Hutchins Cass G Chi Beta Phi Sigma Chooses New Members Five girls were honored last week when they were elected to membership in Chi Beta Phi Sigma, national honorary scientific so- ciety. Those chosen were Ruth Eyles, Carolyn Forman, Polly Heaslett, Mary Elizabeth Leavitt, and Virginia Milner. This society requires merit work in all sub- jects, including those in the field of science, and to be elected to it, a student must be a science major. Junior Is Delegate Henrietta Thompson, secretary of student government, has her face turned toward the north now, looking forward to the annual N. S. F. A. convention, December 27-31. Last week she was elected by the student body to accompany Mary Ellen Whetsell to Purdue University at LaFayette, Indiana, where the meeting will be held this year. Mary Ellen and Henrietta will represent Agnes Scott at a meeting which will include leaders of student government from all over the country. They will dis- cuss both campus and national problems. Don't Forget WOMAN'S EXCHANGE Candler Hotel Cards, Gifts and Hose iROLLS DEVELOPED I Ant ot u~ roll kod.k ilm develop g%[* A] tfht o***r-1Ae Yrlc* jr iatt for oslj M %m I VU.CABIS mmxna oma , 0 o MAJL YOUR FILMS TO SPARTA N8UR<2. 8. C Agnes Scott College DECATUR, GA. A college for women that is widely recog- nized for its standards of work and for the interesting character of its student activities. For further information, address J. R. McCAIN, President Tennis Club Admits Four In Fall Tryouts Out of twenty-five candidates trying out for tennis club last week, three freshmen and one sophomore were selected to fill the four vacancies in the club. The names of the new members, an- nounced last week by President Mary Nell Taylor, are: Nancy Wimpfheimer, sophomore; M. Jones, M. Robertson, and D. Webs- ter, freshmen. Last Year's Graduates Choose Careers The three inseparables and last year roommates have come to the parting of their ways. Martha Alice Green (Mops) married John Earle, of Asheville October 1 at her home in Harlem, Ga. They will have an apartment in Asheville for a month and then move into the home. Grace Tazewell, after a wonder- ful summer at Cape Cod and New York City, says she will just loaf along until spring. Plans for June? Well, no one knows. While Mops chose matrimony and Grace remains settled other- wise, Ola (Kelly) has decided up- on a career teaching. She is in Douglasville, Ga., and rooms with Lib Cousins. In the review of activities of '3 8's, our latest Hottentots and newest alumnae, we find Zoe (Beauty Section) Wells in Boston for art school and B(-ertha) Mer- rill studying law at U. of N. C. Lib Blackshear is alumnae secre- tary at North Avenue Presbyterian School in Atlanta and Anna Cath- erine (Kitty) Fulton is associate social worker at Mississippi State. In 16 years Rensselaer Polytech- nic Institute's radio station has given intensive radio training to more than a thousand students. According to a University of Denver survey, the average co-ed wears a size 14 dress. A. A. Sponsors Recreation Night Bi-Weekly At last! What to do with the bored date on Saturday night! Recreation night, sponsored by the Athletic Association and the Phy- sical Education ^Department, will provide entertainment for two Saturday nights a month, begin- ning October 29, to students WITH or WITHOUT dates. The gymnasium and the Mur- phey Candler Building will be open to all, offering such attractions as badminton, ping-pong, paddle ten- nis, deck tennis, horseshoes, shuf- fle board, and darts. Jane Dry- foos, general chairman of Recrea- tion Night, will be in charge of all arrangements. Faculty and A. A. Board members, it is planned, will supervise the games in the two buildings. So give that date a chance to show off his athletic prowess (or otherwise). You'll both have a sporting time, no end! Martini Continued from Page 1 will include the Invocation from Handel's Radamisto, Arne's B "Pol- ly Willis," the Bird Song from Pagliacci, the garden scene from Faust, "The King of Thule," and "The Jewel Song." In English she will sing songs from Olmstead, Carpenter, Seymour, and Hage- man. "II Mio Tesoro," from Mozart's Don Giovanni, with selections from Torelli and A. Scarletti, will open Mr. Martini's program. Later he will sing Rodolph's narrative from La Boheme, and, in English, songs by Fourdrain, Rachmaninoff, Hely, and Serrano. The Creighton University R. O. T. C. has issued orders that all members must appear with inch- and-a-half haircuts. Eat At Your New Here's That GIRL Again I Halt! Who goes here! A real friend Joyce, who this time last year was sitting in the same classrooms, boning away in the same library, doing all the things you're doing this minute. She's Agnes Scott's Girl Friday at Davison's. She helps us buy the things you want. She wants to help YOU! Come to see her in the Iris Lee Bu- reau or call her at Walnut 7612 at any time! DAVISON-PAXON CO. ATLANTA -qtfiLatcd (jJilA MAC Y "S . Jftw (JoxA^ THE AGONISTIC, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1938 Hamilton Progresses From Arabesque to Athletics By MARY WELLS McNEILL She's blonde, she's beautiful, she's brilliant, and the name is Hamilton. You may find her on the hockey field wielding a stick with the best of them or dancing on a waxed floor with some fair swain (preferably Joe) and managing to look like a little thing McClelland Barclay "thunk up." Yes, from earliest childhood dancing has been Jane Moore's de- light, and between you and me and the gatepost, she once harbored the ambition to be a dancer on a real live stage. But fate at best is a tricky thing. It led our Jane into the part of Diana in a living arab- esque. Have you ever tried to stand motionless in dancing shoes with arch supporters (due to bad feet) and at the same time to hold a bow and arrow gracefully in your lily white paws? Well, take the advice of Mrs. Hamilton's little daughter and don't. Time went on as time will and our heroine came to college. At once she began to follow in the footsteps of her sister, Eleanor, who was editor of the Annual and a member of Mortar Board when at Agnes Scott. Jane Moore was secretary and treasurer of the freshman class and business manager of its edition of the Agonistic. Next, she was costume manager of the sophomore Stunt and secretary and treasurer of the sophomore class. In her junior year, she was secretary of Athletic Association and is now its president. Time has shown that after mem- bers of A. A. Board have gnashed their teeth and torn their hair in an earnest endeavor to discover her methods of doing things, Jane Moore in a quiet little voice will say what do you think of doing this and so. Everybody looks at everybody else, sighs, and adnvts that the suggested thus and so is just what everybody has been try- ing to think of for the last two hours. How does she do it, you say.' Science Book Lists Agnes Scott Professors The sixth edition of American Men of Science, which has recently been published, includes the names of seven Agnes Scott faculty mem- bers. This book, which gives the names and short biographical sketches of American scientists prominent in the field of research, is compiled and published every 5- 10 years. The Agnes Scott pro- fessors honored this year are: Dr. Schuyler M. Christian, Dr. Phil- lippa G. Gilchrist, Dr. Mary Stuart MacDougall, Dr. Henry A. Robin- son, Dr. Ernest H. Runyon, Dr. Emily S. Dexter, and Dr. Kathar- ine T. Omwake. Also listed is Dr. Laliah Curry Runyon, wife of our Botany Pro- fessor, who was awarded her doc- tor's degree in Zoology and Physio- logy, and is very outstanding in those fields. Dr. McCain Plans to Attend Regional Conference Dr. J. R. McCain, President of Agnes Scott, is planning to attend the Regional Conference of the Association of American Colleges, of which he was formerly presi- dent, at the University of Rich- mond, Virginia, October 21-22. Dr. McCain will speak at the din- ner meeting, Friday, October 21, on the subject, "Pressing Present Problems of Independent Colleges." There's Good Food at Atlanta's One and Only MELBA CAFETERIA Vernon Geyer at the Organ We don't know, but we love her because she is never too busy to stop and chat with us, because she does the Lambeth Walk with such marked individuality, and because she looks better than we do even when her hair drools, and the lat- ter, dear friend, is not free will; it's pure predestination. You either do or you don't and mostly you don't. Southwestern Applauds Fortitude Of Day Students According to The Sou'wester, "alarm clocks ring early for many of Georgia Southwestern's one hun- dred sixty day students, compris- ing more than one-third of the en- rollment, for they have chores to do and miles to cover. "Long before dormitory students and their classmates who live in Americus fling back the covers, groups who commute from four nearby towns and communities of Sumter County are dressing for the day's routine. "Thayer Causey, of Schley Coun- ty, a freshman, covers more mile- age than any other student and, consequently, has to get up very early before five o'clock." His daily distance is fifty miles. Agonistic Accepts Six Reporters Six embryonic journalists were added to the reporters for The Agonistic in the re- cent tryouts. These girls are: Lib Barrett, Beverly Coleman, Julia Lancaster, Eloise McCall, Susan Self, and Elaine Stubbs. Blackfriars Announce First Fall Play Blackfriars met on Tuesday, October 18, at 7:00 P. M., in Miss Gooch's studio, with the president, Jeanne Flynt, presiding. A busi- ness meeting was held first in which plans to bring the Avon Players to the campus were dis- cussed. At that time plans were also made for presenting "Stage Door," Blackfriars' first big play of the year. It was decided that try-outs for Blackfriars should be held on Monday, October 24. After the business meeting a play, "Uplifting Sadie," was pre- sented to the club and others by the members of Blackfriars* Board and the play production class. The cast included: Sadie, Nell Echols; Lady FitzRoy, Jeanne Flynt; Miss Clive, Kay Kennedy; Mrs. Gatling, Evelyn Sears; Mrs. Smith, Jeanne Redwine; Mrs. Jones, Susan Good- wyn; Mrs. Cutting, Georgia Hunt; Mrs. Price, Marion Franklin; Mrs. Green, Alice Cheeseman; Miss Blum, Nettie Lee Greer; Mrs. Splurge, Helen Moses; and Dinah, Mary Penel Simonton. QGalavanting QGals Even with the Black Cat Stunt demanding- lots of attention this week-end and especially on Saturday night, there was no let up in the other "activities/' Don't ask how many got con- fused in signing out but Nell Pinner, Marjorie Boggs, Eloise Lennard and Val Neilsen were all at the Phi Chi House dance Saturday night, while Char- lene Burke, Marion Franklin, Jean Redwine, Helen Jester, Marion Philips, Ella Muzzey, and Grace Walker attended the Chi Phi House dance. Lutie Moore went home to Barnesville for the week-end and took Annette Franklin with her. Nina Mae Snead, Carolyn Alley, and Kekker Newton all went to their homes too, but Kekker came back Saturday in time for the A. T. O. dance. Others at the A. T. O. dance were Betty Embry, Kay Toole, Toni Newton, Mitzi San- ders, Florence Ellis, Beverly Cole- man, and Sue Philips. Penn Hammond, Boots Moore, Frances Abbott, and Carrie Gene Ashley went on a steak fry Satur- day afternoon. Lillian Schwenke and Frankie Butt went to the football game at Emory Friday and had dinner at the K. A. House. Val Neilson and Ella Muzzey went to a S. A. E. buffet supper Sunday night. Susan Goodwyn and Edith Hene- gar attended the Anak Dance at Tech Saturday night. Mary McPhaul went to the A. K. K. House dance Saturday night. Rosenwald {Continued from Page 1) mitted with all required materials before January 10, 1939. Blanks may be secured from George M. Reynolds, Director for Fellow- ships, Julius Rosenwald Fund, 4901 Ellis Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. Greenhouses, inc. DE. 3309 DE. 5922 740 East Lake Drive 128 E. Ponce de Leon BOWEN PRESS COMMERCIAL PRINTING AND STATIONERY TYPEWRITERS AND RIBBONS Blotters Note Paper Poster Paper Office Supplies 421 Church St. De. 0976 Decatur, Ga. m Hottentots 1 Rooms Reveal Clever Tastes By ALICE CHEESEMAN A brief tour of the campus "residences" yesterday revealed to our scrutinizing eye a number of striking effects in in- terior decoration-ing of various Hottentots' rooms. Feeling very much like cabin-inspectors at camp, we jotted down notes on many of these "effects." Some, of course, startingly evidenced brands of inferior decorating which (probably) were discoursed in one of the vol- umes of "How to Bother Friends and Annihilate People." But we shall confine our re- marks to those domiciles which truly are "phantoms of delight" such as the McGregor suite on third Rebekah (by number o' 5 6) with its silhouetted elephant and green curtains. This suite once housed the "little ivory chair," that hand- painted little crate of frivolity which has now gone the way of all "hand - painted" little rockers. (How splintered the McGregor hopes!) And then for a delightful job in "coral" and neutral fringe visit the Hamilton-Shortley room. It has all the modern conveniences, including air - conditioning and ironing facilities. It's practicality is disguised, however, in deep initialed spreads and bob-balled curtains. Another practical point on the campus is the third Main room of Mary Bell, etc., which features cedar wardrobes beautifully fitted with towel racks. The most unus- ual personal "effect" in the whole community, we found, is Willie's and Wimpy 's Agnes Scott radio streamlined, purple, and certainly original. Dot Peteet's motto is comfort, no doubt and she seeks her ideal via the deep hol-stupery of a compelling divan in her room in Main. Down the hall we were cheered by the airy blue of Dougie's room, where is hidden her little wicker sock, etc. basket, at which various ones find themselves snickering at times, and shouldn't. Her's is a pleasing room with a blue candle. And a propos candles Mary Ellen has a traditional pair of wall can- dlesticks in her little red and white room. When Laura left her post last year, she handed over to Mary Ellen, along with gavel and gown, these sticks which every Student Government president uses. They look very wistful now, but for their carmen colored candles, and so in contrast to the cup-towels and terry-cloth pup we found on the president's bed. In the humorous line (and who doesn't enjoy an occasional good laff even though they may not "get it!") we like to mention San- dy the sand man whose silken grassy tresses and mustache fasci- nate toute-le-monde in the McCain- McNeill huddle on third. But there is probably no one more able to give an accurate "blow by blow" de- scription of the exact mechanics of this toupee than Henri Blackwell! (Really he's the funniest little man we've ever seed!) This grass-and-sand discussion makes us think of the desert; and the desert makes us think of Mexi- co; and Mexico makes us think of the Kays' room on third, Becky and frankly, that's a pleasant thought indeed. Their room is like a Mexican fiesta even the cur- tains "rejoice" in a balmy ('til No- vember) tropic-like breeze! And we loved sinking into the deeps of the Navaho rug, too. The truly beautiful rooms on the campus are those such as Miss Mil- ler's in Rebekah, with its bamboo- rodded curtains, and Miss Cham- lee's in the Tea House, where there is a perfect paradise of potted plants and 200 inch curtains, and, also in the Tea House Miss Wall's, which is a beautiful tone of "deep purple" and a tint of lavendar. These "jotted notes on people's rooms" have given only a very slight glimpse into the homes of many of our Hottentots, and we suggest, for full enjoyment of the clever and captivating effects of these many interior decorations (and many more) we suggest a personal tour. Not only are the rooms delightful but you may often meet the people who effected such delight! L. D. ADAMS & SON Dry Goods Hosiery Shoes CAftTtRIA , 189-191 Peachtree Street Mexican Fiesta Celebration Held Over This Week Special Decorations Entertainment THE AGONISTIC, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1938 Agnes Scott College Decatur, Ga. THE AGONISTIC Editorials features Vol. XXIV. No. 3 Wednesday, Oct. 19, 1938 Faculty, Students Continue Agonistic Name Discussion Believing that the students by now have some in- telligent conception of the reasons given for chang- ing the name of the school newspaper, the Agonistic presents these letters as the conclusion of its effort to present campus opinion on the subject in this column. Dear Editor: On reading the material in the current issue (Oc- tober 12) of The Agonistic, relative to the approp- riateness of "Agonistic" as the name of our college paper, it occurred to me to see just what one would find in the dictionary as the meaning of the term. So I looked in the unabridged Standard Dictionary in my office, then went to the library with the single errand of consulting Webster's. (I believe that is as much trouble as could reasonably be expected of any casually interested individual and that should prob- ably be the criterion. Let me hasten to say that I ajready knew the intent of the term!) To quote the Standard: "1. Pertaining to trials of skill in athletics or polemics. 2. Striving for ef- fect; overdone; strained. 3. Combative; polemic." To quote Webster's: "1. Pertaining to the clas- sical agones; hence pertaining to intense strife or con- test; combative. 2. Strained, for the sake of effect." Neither volume would reward the search for en- lightenment with anything justifying "Agonistic" as the name for a paper, or any other non-athletic enterprise. Indeed, the major emphasis in both books is such as to leave the investigator more baffled than he was by mere ignorance: the terifi seems to stand for something rather undesirable. I regret having no constructive suggestions to make. The fact as to the confusing nature of the word is not debatable, but since it does not confuse me, I have no personal objection to it. Emily S. Dexter, Associate Professor of Psychology and Education. Dear Editor: Since the periodic agitation for changing the name of the Agonistic has reappeared in unusual fprce this year, I have considered it seriously, trying to clarify the issue in my own mind. As I see it, this is the case, pro and con: Con Tradition pleads against changing a name that has been used for more than twenty years. Pro h A general inertia rather than any feel- ing of sentiment has preserved the present name. 2. The Agonistic is widely miscalled The Ag- nostic, a somewhat doubtful title for an Agnes Scott publication. 3. The word Agonistic does not particularly please the eye or the ear. 4. The significance of the title is almost un- known among the students, and is a complete puz- zle to outside readers, who usually imagine it to be a remote derivative of Agnes Scott. Whether the name of the paper be changed or not, I believe that the question should be fully dis- cussed within the college community, as an issue meriting attention and interest. Sincerely, Violet Jane Watkins, President Poetry Club. Dear Editor: I am as sentimental as anybody else about hold- ing on to traditions, but I'm also a hearty advocate of progressive change. So I agree with what seems the general opinion that we ought to change the name of the Agonistic. You've heard all the argu- ments pro and con, especially pro, so I won't repeat them. What I want to say here is that I think some of our campus-minded students ought to begin using their initiative to think up some names for us to be- gin to consider. I believe almost everybody will ap- prove the change if we have some good substitute names suggested, so we're wasting time thinking up arguments for and against the change. Why don't we get down to brass tacks and do some constructive thinking? And anyway, doesn't somebody beside me need that $5.00 prize? Sincerely, Douglas Lyle, President Christian Association. A "no game" was ruled in the University of Illi- nois-University of Chicago contest in 1 894 within 21 minutes of the end of the game because Illinois substituted its coach for a regular player. Food For Thought During the past school year a movement was begun to de- crease the overwhelming number of activities that have grown up on our campus through successive college genera- tions. A little was accomplished toward the ultimate solution of the problem, but much remains to be done both now and in the future. At present several conspicuous changes have been made. Perhaps the most evident of . these is the regulation allowing the underclassmen only two weeks in which to prepare their Black Cat stunts. The resulting necessary simplicity and in- formality of the stunts prevented the freshmen and sopho- mores from taking too much time away from their studies. With this decided improvement in the number of superflu- ous extra-curricular activities we continue the drive for fur- ther disorganization. There is duplication in the work of sev- eral clubs in existence on the campus. Either these groups should merge and unite their efforts or one activity should give way to another. Such a step will not be an easy undertaking, for most of our clubs feel themselves so important to the College that they will not be humbled by dissolving their organizations. If we are ever to arrive at a solution, however, we must turn from considering only the aim of the group and we must think of the aim of the individual. We cannot deny that over half of the students are dabbling in too many activities. Establishing a maximum number of clubs to which a girl may belong will relieve the situation greatly, but simplifying and coordinating the structure of our clubs will help even more. The maxim about a jack of all trades applies just as strong- ly to us college students as it does to people in business until we limit our efforts to a few activities we will hardly achieve any measure of success. Drama Forecast The coming of the Avon Shakespearean Players, under the sponsorship of Blackfriars Club, marks the first of the year's dramatic presentations on the campus. Those of us who saw these actors produce "Othello" here last winter eagerly await their arrival. This is reported to be our only opportunity to witness Shakespearean drama played in the South this winter. Be- cause of this and also because the Avon Players are artists known throughout the country for their ability, we should make definite plans now to see "The Taming of the Shrew." The appearance of these actors is another move toward our cultural advancement and a further aid to our attaining the mark of the educated person. Fun For All One of the long felt needs of the campus will be heeded next week when the Athletic Association holds its first recre- ation night. Students have complained for many years over the fact that there is nothing to do when one has a date here on the campus. And, as some have remarked, even the most exciting date can become dull when it is spent in walking from a date parlor to Buttrick and back again. As an initial step tow r ard remedying this situation, the gymnasium will be opened on two Saturday nights a month. And under the competent supervision of the Physical Educa- tion Department and the A. A. Board, there will be well planned games for all. Recreation night, however, is not solely for girls with dates; it is for everyone. And, if we can judge by the hilar- ity that arose the other night when the A. A. Board members themselves tried out the games, we predict that you too will soon be jubilant over the idea. fyc Agonistic Agnes Scott College Student Newspaper Vol. 24 Wednesday, October 19 No. 3 Published weekly during the school year, except during examination periods and holidays, by the students of Agnes Scott College and en- tered as second class matter at the Decatur, Georgia, Post Office. Mem- ber A. C. P., G. C. P. A. RIPRISCNT1D rOH NATIONAL AOVMTHINO r National Advertising Service, Inc. College Publishers Representative 420 Madison Ave. NiwYork.N.Y. Chicago ' BOSTON ' LO AN6ILCS SAN FRANCISCO Offices: Editor Mary Frances Guthrie Business Manager Marie Merritt Room One, Back Gallery, of Murphey Candler Student Union Building. Subscription: $1.25 per year in advance. Cu rrent History Americans in China Pluckily Stick to Jobs in Universities Americans are plucky. And the story of Ameri- cans in China doesn't end with the eighty who took part in the great mass exodus from Canton Friday, when, as the Atlanta Constitution reports, 400,000 women and children left Canton after Japanese war planes dropped leaflets demanding the surrender of the city by Saturday upon pain of "complete and thorough bombing." Canton, partly because of its nearness to Hong- kong and partly because of its position far south of the Chinese capital, was the haven for many foreign- ers during the first part of the war. The railroad was kept hot by the fleeing civilians who were shocked into hasty flight from northern China in the summer of 1937. There was the case of the American girl on a week-end visit with friends in Canton who was marooned in the city for the rest of the summer and had to live three months on the contents of her week-end bag and some loose change. The same girl, although given several chances to re- turn to the United States, stuck by her job in the University of Kencheng and ever since has been teaching Chinese and Japanese girls the dancing technique of Ruth St. Denis and walking technique as demonstrated by the Chinese epitome of grace, Anna May Wong. Educator Becomes Hero There is an American hero at the head of a Chi- nese school in a Japanese province today. His work through the summer of 193 8 has resulted in the continuance of the school for at least another year. The Japanese head of the military government de- clared at the beginning of summer that Yencheng would open this fall only under certain conditions, among which were that there should be at least one Japanese professor; that classes should be taught in the Japanese language; that each class should open with the oath of allegiance to the Japanese govern- ment; and that there should be a Japanese supervisor. Honor is due to the efforts of President Stuart for the fact that the University is now actively in ses- sion, full of Chinese students, and still mainly Chi- nese-American. Although the city is governed in great part by scalawag Chinese, the presence of an actively partisan Chinese majority among the citi- zens makes military government necessary and at the same time necessitates concessions such as the Yencheng arrangement. This situation illustrates the fact that the Japanese government still has to go very slowly in its dealings with the Chinese civilians, who after all, do make up the population of the conquered provinces. The Japanese interpre- tation is that the Chinese people are wisely being ac- customed to Japanese domination by slow but sure degrees. The Chinese belief is that the Japanese are too weak to control the provinces effectively and permanently, and that the patriotic spirit of the Chinese people will inevitably rise to victory. Thus it is felt by some that the Yencheng concession is the wise loosening of reins held firm by the Japanese; by others, that the Chinese have taken the bits in their teeth and will soon unseat little cocksure Japan. Before it was seen what would be the results of Dr. Stuart's policy of facing the Japanese band- master and playing his own tune, many Chinese thought the best plan would be to move the Uni- versity into an "un-Japanized" territory; but the expense and the loss of influence that would ensue, as well as other factors, kept the American president from following such a course. Yencheng is not yet secure, but it has begun its new school term hope- fully and with confidence in the leadership of its American President. Student at Northwestern Sells Novel Policies Insuring grades is an old-time insurance business with go-getting collegians with a flare for finance, but insurance against being called on in class is some- thing worth telling you about. Joseph Higgins, a Northwestern University law school student, is selling policies to classmates that pay them seven to one if they are called on in class but they must know the right answer to the instruc- tor's question before they win. Insuranceman Hig- gins has placed a 50-cent limit on his policies, mak- ing the pay-off limit $3.50. See Shrew Tamed The Agonistic See Shrew Tamed VOL. XXIV AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE, DECATUR, GA., WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1938 Z115 No. 4 Agnes Scott Cooperates With Emory in Lecture Series McLean Offers Season Tickets to Agnes Scott at Emory Community Prices Agnes Scott students will have a special opportunity to hear the lecture program of Emory for this year, beginning with Osa Johnson on October 28, according to an announce- ment by Dr. Ross H. McLean, faculty chairman of the Emory Student Lecture Association. Emphasizing the stand taken by Dr. McCain in a recent talk at Emory, as to "the impor- tance and the advisability of clos- er cooperation" between the two schools, Dr. McLean offered stu- dents rates to the Agnes Scott community for a series of out- standing and varied programs. This is the first time that the faculty, administration, and students of Agnes Scott have been included in the "Emory community," and have received season tickets for one dol- lar instead of the usual two dollars and a half. In addition to Osa Johnson, who will offer her picture, "Jungles Calling," made with her explorer husband, Martin Johnson, the pro- gram will include Bohumir Kryl and his Symphony Orchestra, ac- companied by several soloists, on November 1 1 ; the Coffer-Miller Players, on December 8 and 9, pre- senting "The King's Dilemna," a tale of Henry VIII, and "Shadows Across the Throne?' the story of Elizabeth and Mary Stuart; Jona- than Daniels, editor of the Raleigh, N. C, News and Observer, son of the American ambassador to Mex- ico, and author of the best-seller, "A Southerner Discovers the South," who will speak on "The (Continued on page 2, col. 1) OSA JOHNSON Baptists Have Conference Seven A. S. C. Girls Go to Memphis Seven Agnes Scott students are planning to attend the Fourth Quadrennial All-Southern Baptist Student Conference, to be held at Memphis, Tennessee, October 27- 30, Thursday through Sunday. This meeting is the largest Bap- tist student gathering in the world, boasting an expected attendance this year of 3,000 students from colleges all over the South. Agnes Scott students at the conference will include Ann Fisher, Jeanne Flynt, Cary Wheeler, Mary Reins, Winslowe Howard, Rebecca Hogan, and Eloise Weeks. The theme of the ten sessions is "My Maximum for Christ." There will be several inspirational speak- ers of international fame, includ- ing Admiral Richard E. Byrd, George W. Truett, Charles A. Wells, Mrs. J. M. Dawson, and Edna Geister, who will discuss the problems of the world from the standpoint of the church and campus. College Physicians Give Tuberculin Tests To Students, Faculty One hundred and fifty-five stu- dents and twenty-seven members of the Agnes Scott faculty took the tuberculosis test which was given by Dr. Florence Swanson, as- sisted by Dr. Sweet. A few posi- tive reactions have been found, but all reactions have not been seen as yet. For those who had a question of lung involvement in former years and for those who have a positive test, the State of Georgia will give chest X-rays on Novem- ber 7, for which there will be no charge. Miss Jackson Returns From A.A.U.W. Meeting Miss Elizabeth Jackson director of the Sjuth Atlantic division of the American Association of Uni- versity Women and associate pro- fessor of history has returned from the A. A. U. W. convention held in Columbia S. C, October 14-H. Among the important subjects discussed was that of federal aid to education. Miss Gooch Is New Member of Zeta Phi Eta Miss Frances K. Gooch, profes- sor of English Speech, has been elected to membership in Zeta Phi Eta, leading speech fraternity for women in the United States. Miss Gooch was initiated as an associate member of the national organiza- tion by the national officers. The initiation took place Saturday, Oc- tober 22 at Brenau college. Miss Gooch was invited to join Zeta Phi Eta last year but was un- able to attend the initiation because of illness. Other women outstand- ing in speech circles in the south who were initiated are: Miss Caro- lyn Vance, of the University of Georgia; Miss Edna West, of G. S. C. W., and Miss Simonson, of Wes- leyan. Avon Players To Give Play By Shakespeare Actors to Present "The Taming of the Shrew" The Taming of the Shrew, to be given here tonight at 8:00 P. M., by the Avon Players, includes a cast who should give a good per- formance. The members are as follows: Lucentio, son of Vinceto, Mr. Mel Everitt; Tranio, servant to Lucen- tio, Mr. Harold Selman; Baptista, a gentleman to Padua, Mr. Jack Vinson; Bianca, daughter to Bap- tista, Miss Doris Edwards; Kather- ine, daughter to Baptista, Miss Murial Gallick; Hortensio, suitor to Bianca, Mr. Scott Tennison; Gremio, suitor to Bianca, Mr. Lee Parsons; Petruchio, a gentleman of Verona, Mr. Walter Black; Grumio, servant to Petruchio, Mr. Harold Selman; Curtus, servant in Petruchio's house, Miss Eugenie Du Bois; Nathaniel, Mr. Jack Benedic; Gregory, Mr. Andre Lee; Phillip, Mr. Julian Lucky; Tailor, Mr. Jack Vinson; Pedant, Mr. Joseph Sel- man; servants to Petruchio, and Vincentio, father to Lucentio, Mr. Lee Parsons. This company of actors is widely known and liked at Agnes Scott. Last year they presented Othello. Art Club Elects New Officers At the last meeting of Pen and Brush Club, the following officers were elected for this year: Presi- dent, Adele Haggart; Secretary, Susie Blackmon; and Social Chair- man, Dorothy Lazenby. Tryouts for Pen and Brush Club are due on November 1. Presbyterians Give Friendship Party The Presbyterian group at Ag- nes Scott will give a party on Sat- urday, November 5, at 7:30 P. M., in the gym, in order for the Pres- byterian young people from the churches in Atlanta to meet the Agnes Scott students. The party is to be in the form of a trip around the world, with each church representing a certain country. One hundred seventy- five people, including the Agnes Scott guests, are expected. Miss Hale Explains Ideal "Know Thyself" Is Personality Basis Miss Louise Hale, associate pro- fessor of French, and advisor of many leading student organizations on the campus, presented the stu- dent government theme for the year in chapel Thursday morning. The theme is the fourth objective of the Agnes Scott ideal, which in- cludes the development of charm- ing personalities. Miss Hale stated that in her ex- perience in teaching in a women's college she had found something beautiful and graceful in every girl. She classified the barriers to a charming personality as external and internal, stressing the age-old philosophy of Plato, Know Thyself, and the value of putting one's self in the other person's place. In so doing, she said, any girl can have a well rounded personality a keen intellect, a vital spiritual force in her life, and a charming personal- ity. Agnes Scott Entertains Library Group College Gives Tea Honoring Association Members Among the social events planned for the members of the Southeastern Library Association meeting in Atlanta Octo- ber 26-29 is the reception at Agnes Scott on Friday, October 28, when the college faculty and staff will serve tea from 4 to 5:30. Earlier in the afternoon the association will visit the local libraries. Book Includes Miss Preston Anthology Contains Poetry of Alumnae Miss Janef Newman Preston, as- sistant professor of English, is one of thirty-four authors included in an anthology of Atlanta poets which has just been published. The book, Atlanta Argosy, was edited by Mrs. Ruth Suddeth, of Atlanta, and was designed particularly for use in Atlanta and Fulton County schools. The book is being featur- ed by Rich's Book Store for the first few days after publication. The four poems by Miss Preston are "Portrait of a Girl," "Moun- tain Storm," "Midsummer Morn- ing," and a sonnet entitled "There Is a Little Wisdom." The only one of these to appear in print for the first time is "Mountain Storm." Mildred Clark, Agnes Scott '36, is included also in the new collec- tion. Among her poems is "New Teacher" which has appeared in the New York Times and has been re- printed throughout the country. Other well-known poets includ- ed in the anthology are Gilbert Maxwell, Dr. Anderson Scruggs, Daniel Whitehead Hickey, Minnie Hite Moody, Margurite Steedman, and Glenn Rainey. Nickels Speaks At Sunday Night Vespers As the third in a series of Sun- day vespers sponsored by Worship Sub-committees of Christian Asso- ciation, the Methodist group on the campus discussed "Christ's Abun- dant Social Life," on Sunday, Oc- tober 23. Amelia Nickels was the student speaker, while Bryant Hol- senbeck led the service. The next group of programs will be projects of the freshmen hobby groups. Agonistic Presents Noted Radio Commentator Inaugurating the first in its series of chapel programs to make the campus newspaper-conscious, The Agonistic will present on Friday, October 28, Mr. Ernest Rogers, chief of The Atlanta Journal's radio-news staff. Both a journalist and a radio commentator, he will speak on the relation be- tween the press and the radio in reporting the latest news of the world. Dr. McCain Lectures At Meeting of A. A. U. W. Dr. McCain attended a meeting of the American Association of University Women at Wcsleyan College, in Macon, Monday night, October 17. At this time Dr. Mc- Cain spoke to representatives of Georgia colleges and universities on 'The Place of the Woman's Col- lege in Our Educational System/' Mr. Rogers, a graduate of Em- ory Universitv. was the founder of The Emory Wheel, student news- paper, and one of the charter members of the famous Emory Glee Club. After graduation from Emory, he became a journalist on a Dublin, Ga., paper, from which he was taken to the staff of the Journal and later placed in his present position of news commen- tator. The Atlanta Library Club is en- tertaining the members tonight at the Atlanta Biltmore Hotel. The first general session meeting of the association will be held at 8:30 P. M., and the reception will fol- low the meeting. Milton Ferguson, of Brooklyn, president of the Am- erican Library Association, will speak at the Wednesday night meeting. The junior members of the as- sociation will assemble at a lunch- eon tomorrow at 12:30 P. M., at the Cox-Carlton Hotel. The South- eastern Association dinner is to be held Thursday evening, t 7 P. M., at Davison-Paxon's, and Charles H. Stone, president of the association, will preside. Jonathan Daniels will talk on "A Southerner Discovers the South." A number of noted guest authors will be introduced. All library school breakfasts will be held Friday, October 28, at 8 A. M. at the Biltmore Hotel. Fri- day evening at 7:30 the associa- tion will have a book dinner at the Biltmore, with Miss Helen Harris, of the Lawson McGhee Library, of Knoxville, presiding. Association members will be seated by states. Dr. McCain Speaks On Personal Friendship "The Abundant Life in Friend- ship" was the subject of an ad- dress by Dr. J. R. McCain in chapel yesterday, October 2 5. The Christian Association of Agnes Scott presented Dr. McCain as a feature of its year's program, the theme of which was discussed on October 18 by Dr. William Gard- ner in a talk on "The Abundant Life." Dr. Ferguson Wood will speak on November 1 as Christian As- sociation's contribution to Honor Week. He will discuss honor from the religious viewpoint. On November 8, Dr. Philip Davidson will be Christian Asso- ciation's speaker as he discusses "The Abundant Life in World Friendship." This subject will be the broader application of the prin- ciple of personal friendship pre- sented by Dr. McCain. AGONISTIC SPEAKER ERNEST ROGERS THE AGONISTIC, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1938 Seniors Find Easy Victory; Freshmen Frighten Juniors Dryfoos Leads Seniors Against Sophs; Forman Saves One-Point Junior Lead By ELEANOR HUTCHENS An upset and a near-upset provided plenty of action and surprises for the spectators at the hockey field last Friday, when the seniors whitewashed the hitherto strong sopho- mores and the juniors, with characteristic luck, eked out a 1-0 victory from the freshmen. The seniors, boasting a full team this time (and a substitute!), started confidently off, running through the surprised sophomore defense as if 'twere no defense at all. It was noted that Wilds kept her head and made a good stop, but otherwise Dryfoos' first goal was made, so to speak, without blood- shed. Nor did the seniors let up after this initial triumph; with beautiful teamwork and timing the upperclassmen swept down the field for two more goals by Dry- foos, despite good last-minute work at the goal by O'Nan. Amid much substituting by the sopho- mores the half ended, 3-0. The opening of the second half found the sophs determined, but still unable to click. A long, clean drive by McGuire, straight through the yellow-clad defense, netted another senior goal. After that a near-goal by the sophomores, ac- companied by some efficient paw- ing of the ground by Hamilton, was the only highlight. The game ended, 4-0. Seniors (4) Sophomores. (0) Tumlin RW Benson RI - M'Guire, F. (1)CF Dryfoos (3) -LI Wheeler L\V I vie RH Jones, J. CH Vaughan Muzzey Hance Musser _ McConnell . Cates Steinbach, A. Hutchins, C. McMullen __ Hamilton Kenny _LH Walker _RF Wilds, S. LF Culver _G Moore, B. Substitutions: Seniors Doty; Sophomores Bell, Henry, O'Nan, Patterson, Lancaster. The juniors trotted out on the field sporting new blue sweaters, to cope with the rose-clad frosh. At the starting whistle it became evident that this was to be a spirit- ed game, with the freshman pep and enthusiasm pitted against the skilled suavity of the juniors. The customary flashy end runs by Forman met effective snags in Currie and Copeland, who proved harder to get by than the meal- ticket girl at the dining-room door. The action center swept from one end of the field to the other, with frequent penalty cor- ners and bullies breaking the breathless rush. Thompson proved the usual stone wall, making nice returns toward the freshman goal. The Eyles steadiness and the Mil- ner reach were much in evidence as the game became less frenzied and more grim. Wilds II effected a valiant invasion far into junior territory, with Milner breathing down her neck all the way, only to encounter the inevitable Thomp- son just before the first scoreless half of the season was over. The second half began with both sides playing an animated game, the junior defense a bit shaken by the bewildering freshman tactics. One freshman drive reached the edge of their opponents' goal, where Cass halted a near-tragedy for her unbeaten team. With two minutes left to play, a scoreless tie seemed certain until an nth-sec- ond goal by Forman dragged the honor of the junior class out of the fire as the whistle sounded. On the whole, the freshmen acquitted themselves nobly, showing a fire and spirit equalled by no other team. The junior defense was good, but the loss of Williamson and Brinton has weakened the line of last year's champions notice- ably. Juniors (1) Freshmen (0) Eyles RW._ McElwaney Francis RI Webster Stixrud CF Wilds, A. Carson LI Merrill Forman (1) __LW Robertson, M. Salters RH Davis, C. Milner CH Hasty Griffin LH Lott Taylor, M. N. RF ._ Copeland, S. Thompson LF Currie Cass G Nance Substitutions: Juniors Slack, Montgomery, Hammond. Charles Turek paid his tuition at Washington University with four bags of silver dollars. German Club Members Give Play by Lessing German Club held its first meet- ing of the year on Wednesday aft- ernoon, October 19, at 4:30 P. M., at Miss Harn's home on College Place. The program consisted of a scene from Lessing's "Minna von Barnhelm," by Cora Kay Hutchins and Emily Harris, and the working of cross-word puzzles by the club. Refreshments were also served. Sophomore Cabinet Assists With Devotional Booklet Fifteen newly elected members of the Sophomore Christian Asso- ciation Cabinet have kept about forty-five girls busy during the past week. The Spiritual Commit- tee of A. S. C. A. is sponsoring a new publication on the campus, "The Daily Devotional Book," and each girl on the Sophomore Cab- inet was assigned the job of find- ing three students who would write contributions to be considered for publication in the next issue, which will come out about November 1. Chairman Betty Kyle and Secre- tary Betsy Kendrick have some- thing exciting up their sleeves, but they refuse to give any informa- tion beyond the fact that the Cab- inet soon will go on retreat to formulate plans for a successful 1938-1939. Open Forum was held in Murphey Candler Building Monday night, at which time Miss Page Ackerman reviewed Phyllis Bottome's "The Mortal Storm." Emory Lectures (Continued from page 1) South As I See It," on January 6; Julien Bryan, March of Time re- porter, who will speak on "Inside Nazi Germany" on January 30; on February 16, Ewart Edmund Turner, staff correspondent for the Christian Century during Hit- ler's rise to power, and an author- ity on his subject, "The Battle of Religions in Germany"; Professor E. Allison Peers, Director of the Institute of Hispanic Studies of the University of Liverpool, England, who will discuss "The Civil War in Spain" on March 6; and Gene and Jo, professional magicians, on April 7. Mrs. Johnson, the first attrac- tion, is at present on her second lecture tour. Her first tour she continued after the death of her husband in an airplane crash last January. Martin Johnson once said oi his wife, "For bravery and stead- iness and endurance, Osa is the equal of any man I ever saw. She is a woman through and through. There is nothing 'mannish' about her. Yet as a comrade in the wil- derness she is better than any man I ever saw. . . . When we were in the jungle, we made a pact. We re- solved that whichever of us was at the camera would stick to the cam- era no matter what happened, until it became apparent that either the picture or the life of one of us must be sacrificed. We kept that pact faithfully, and once at least Osa stood by the camera under conditions that called for the ut- most bravery and steadiness of nerve . . ." Both Mr. and Mrs. Johnson earned the title of bwana, "white master," which the natives give to those explorers who are good shots and who never run away. The film "Jungles Calling," which Mrs. Johnson will present on Friday night, October 28, at 8:15 P. M, has been called "the most thrilling moments from every film the Johnsons ever made." Agnes Scott students may secure their tickets from the book store for all the attractions, which will be held in Glenn Memorial Audi- torium on the Emory University campus. Little Decatur R. E. BURSON SHOE SHOP 307 East College Ave. Phone I)E. S353 KING HARDWARE CO. Sycamore St. Decatur DE. 1847 Stanford University physicists are perfecting a light that is 4,000 degrees hotter than the sun's sur- face. DECATUR FLORAL CO. Flowers For All Occasions Pot Plants, Corsages, Cut Flowers 800 Avery Street DE. 1354 VERA BEAUTY SHOP 109 W. Ponce de Leon Ave. Decatur, Ga. DE. 6211 Service With a Smile at the DEPOT SERVICE STATION Little Decatur Sports Miscellany The badminton exhibition last Friday night in the gym was a thing of beauty, no less. The four experts played the game so snap- pily, and obviously enjoyed it so much, that they inspired many to enter the badminton doubles tour- nament on the campus. Our best thanks to Messrs. Lanoue, Mitchell (yes, he's her brother), Plage, and Clark and to A. A. and the Phy- sical Ed Department for luring them out here. Alumna Coit 'Twas a pleasant thing indeed to see Alumna Coit twittering around on the hockey field ane mair, on Friday last. She was refereeing, with Miss Wilburn; rule book in hand, she let nothing escape her. Capable center-forward of last year's varsity (besides other minor extra-curricular activities), our Laura came all the way from Rich- mond to spend the week-end with us. Tennis, Outing Club What would the campus clubs do without the faculty? Tennis Clubbers played one day last week with several of the professors; and this week Outing Club is star-gaz- ing of all things with Dr. Christian. Hockey Trip Hockey players are looking for- ward to a trip to Athens next month; the University of Georgia girls have asked us over for the an- nual get-together. Golf Low golf scores, 'tis whispered, are being consistently turned in by the following: Dryfoos, Davido- witz, and Freshman Lucky Wylie. Mr. Sargent, at Forrest Hills, has been particularly impressed by the swing of Jane Jones and Li'l Nell Recreation Night The college community is re- minded to take advantage of Rec- reation Night at the gymnasium Saturday night, October 29. It is being sponsored by the Athletic Association and will feature vari- ous recreational games, such as badminton, bowling, darts, and ping-pong. Girls are invited to bring their dates. Varsity Village will be the name of a new group of homelike stu- dent residences at Niagara Univer- sity. 1 Miss Hunter Will Talk At Investiture Gary Wheeler, president of the senior class, has an- nounced that Friday, Novem- ber 11, will be Little Girls' Day, and that investiture will take place on Saturday, No- vember 12, at 11:00 a. m. in the Bucher Scott Gymnasium. Speaker" for the occasion will be Miss Charlotte Hunter, assistant Dean, and music will be furnished by Mr. Christian W. Dieckmann on a Hammond organ. The audi- ence will be led in prayer bv the Rev. D. \V. Hollingsworth, D.D., pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, Florence, Alabama, and father of Mary Hollingsworth. Little Sara Christian, class mascot, will be in the processional. Descendant of Sitting Bull Attends Mt. Holyoke College Mount Holyoke has a distin- guished student among its ranks this year. She is Evelyn Yellow Robes, who came all the way from the Black Hills of South Dakota, and the Sioux tribe, of which she is a member, to enter Mount Holy- oke this year. She is one of the descendants of Sitting Bull, fam- ous Indian chief. Her father, who received his education at Carlisle College, was one of the foremost Indian educators of the tribe. He was working on a book concerning the Indians, and had written arti- cles for the World Book, before his death, which was brought on by pneumonia. Asked if her father would have been chief of his tribe, and if she were an Indian princess, she laughed and explained that the Indian tribal organization is too democratic to admit princesses and an hereditary leadership. Instead, the chief was elected as the bravest and strongest of the tribe. Special AGNES SCOTT SWEATERS Purple and White HEARN'S Hosiery, Bags, Gloves, Skirts, Dresses, Underwear 151 Sycamore St. I)E. 1065 BOWEN PRESS COMMERCIAL PRINTING AND STATIONERY TYPEWRITERS AND RIBBONS Blotters Note Paper Poster Paper Office Supplies j 421 Church St. De. 0976 Decatur. Ga. rr Snug As A Bug In Puss-N-Boots NO MORE COLD FEET . . . with Van Raalte's Puss-N- Boots pajama. Elastic cuffs pull down over your feet at night . . . blouse at the ankle for lounging! The price 1.98 Underwear Street Floor RICH'S THE AGONISTIC, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1938 Campus Celebrity French Professor Brings Distinction to Alma Mater By ANNE ENLOE This year Agnes Scott welcomes back to her campus a real celebrity in whose career she has played a big part. The newly returned alumna is Miss Margaret Phythian, who has recently returned to her position as assistant professor of French, after two years in France studying for her Doctor's Degree, which, to quote her, she's "just landed." Miss Phythian is an Agnes Scott- er of the 32nd degree! She came here at the tender age of thirteen, when tfce institution was just a mere academy. And to quote her again, she's "been here so long that she should be put in the class with Miss Hopkins and Miss McKin- ney!" After she finished the acad- emy course, with the marching of time she was graduated from the college with a double major in French and German. The very next year she returned as a fellow in those two languages and has of- ficially been a member of the fac- ulty ever since. Then she took her first trip to France for study at the scene of action in the French world at the Sorbonne in Paris. But after a year the sheltering arms reached out and snatched her back, and this time she came as an assistant in the French department. Agnes Scott was definitely her home by this time, but after a few years she just had to go back to France and get her Ph.D. (and, incidently, her yel- low satin robe and cap). Not to Paris again, but to Grenoble and the University of Grenoble. She spent two years there, having re- ceived fellowships from the Gen- eral Education Board and, in the latter year, from the Rockefeller Foundation. At the end of that year she was awarded her Doctor's Degree in French with the highest possible honors, and now she has returned once more to the Agnes Scott campus to take up her work here. She has indeed become a campus celebrity, what with all her honors from Grenoble and those famous papers she's had published lately. Agnes Scott feels very proud to have back one of her own daugh- ters bringing with her such dis- tinction. Clubs Admit New Members Through Tryouts Annual fall tryouts were held during the past two weeks by sev- eral of the clubs on the campus, and as a result of those tryouts six- ty-six girls were admitted to vari- ous clubs. K. U. B. K. U. B. admitted six new mem- bers: namely, Virginia Clower, Jean Dennison, Catherine Ivie, Eloise McCall, Betty Jean O'Brien, and Susan Self. Pi Alpha Phi Pi Alpha Phi took in Margaret Lentz, Louise Musser, Beatrice- Piassick, and Mary Madison Wis- dom as a result of its recent try- outs. French Club The fourteen girls who were ad- mitted to French Club are: Frances Alston, Sabine Brumby, Grace Goldstein, Catherine Ivie, Dorothy Lazenby, Julia McConnell, Bar- bara Lee Murlin, Ella Muzzey, Marion Phillips, Betty Jane Steven- son, Gay Swagerty, Virginia Tum- lin, Grace Walker, and Nancy Wimpfheimer. German Club New members of German Club include Martha Boone, Virginia Clower, Ethelyn Dyar, Virginia Milner, Marion Williams, and Glenwyn Young. Cotillion Club Cotillion Club selected twenty- seven new members from a large number of tryouts. Those selected were Jeanne Allen, Grace Ander- son, Harriet Ayres, Lib Barrett, Charlene Burke, Martie Doak, Lucy Hill Doty, Caroline Dunn, Flor- ence Ellis, Mary Evans, Mary Lang Gill, Margaret Hamilton, Eugenia Hailey, Penn Hammond, Eliza- beth Kenney, Sara E. Lee, Douglas Lyle, Eloise McCall, Tade Mer- rill, Jane Moses, Louise Newton, Nell Pinner, Marion Phillips, Sue Phillips, Julia Porter, Freck Sproles, and Virginia Tumlin. Granddaughter's Club New members of Granddaugh- ter's Club are Billie Gammon Davis, Mary Davis, Alice Inzer, Betty Medlock, Mary Louise Pal- mour, Fan Pitman, Jane Taylor, Margaret Thompson, and Annie Wilds. A majority of Rollins College students and faculty members have voted to abolish football as an intercollegiate sport. HOTEL CANDLER Decatur, Georgia No Better Hotel in Georgia iROLLS DEVELOPED I Amy mm t*n ko<5.k Om J~elo P cd. f j* 1 ] MAIL YOUR FILMS TO ~3icFfobbit Co. SPARTANBURG. . C (ACP) "Great leaders are gen- erally snobs with a sense of respon- sibility." So University of Mani- toba's President Sidney Smith is out to get more students that "are conscious of belonging to a class/' Miss Jackson Honors Economics Professor At Tea Miss Mell Receives One Hundred Guests At Alumnae House Miss Mildred Mell, new econo- mics professor, was guest of honor at a tea given on Friday afternoon, October 21, by Miss Elizabeth Ful- ler Jackson, at the Alumnae Tea Room, 4:3 0-6:00. Miss Catherine Torrance, Miss Leslie Gaylord, and Miss Florence Smith received, and Mrs. J. P. Hale, Mrs. J. H. Gilli- land, Miss Louise McKinney, and Dr. Mary F. Sweet poured. Assisting in serving were Misses Charlotte Hunter, Nelle Chamlee, Evelyn Houck, Ann Worthy John- son, Carrie Phinney Latimer, Emilie Thomas, Jeanne Matthews, Evelyn Wall, and Margaret Bell. One hundred guests called during the afternoon. Miss Mell and Miss Jackson were friends for many years before Miss Mell came to Agnes Scott to teach. Both are active in the American Association of University Women, of which Miss Mell was formerly Georgia president. Ballet Dancer Gazes Bewildered At Marshal When the Mordkin ballet per- formed in Rock Hill, S. C, a John- sonian reporter saw one of the dancers who was gazing, bewilder- ed. The cause was a marshal, standing straight and proud for the first time in her new white uni- form and regalia. He circled around her and gazed, then stared and circled around her, and finally burst out: "I haf bean eferyvere Russya, Etallie, Engalan eferyvere. I haf seen eferyting and tought I knew all se ansewrs to all de quesves- tions, but vot I von't know iss: Vot are you und vot are you do- ink?" United States Negro colleges graduated 2,5 00 students last June. Co-eds are outnumbered by men in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology freshman class by a ratio of 164 to 1. Bowl for Enjoyment Come to DECATUR BOWLING ALLEYS West Court Square GILL CLEANERS 2-HOUR SERVICE ODORLESS PROCESS 412 Church St. DE. 7502 Agnes Scott College DECATUR, GA. A college for women that is widely recog- nized for its standards of work and for the interesting character of its student activities. For further information, address J. R. McCAIN, President And still more dances but the Sophomore-Freshman Me. dance was one of the best, and just look at the people wh helped make it such a good dance (to say nothing of thu stags) : Julia Porter, Callie Carmichael, Catherine Ivie, Ka. Kennedy, Mitzi Sanders, Aileen Shortley, Martha Marshall, Martha Watkins, Douglas Lyle, Eloise Len- nard, Toni Newton, Mary Louise Dobbs, Susan Goodwyn, Sara Cope- land, Jane Jones, Flossie Guy. K. A. Dance The K. A. House dance hardly had a chance with that competi- tion, but they rated Lillian Schwenkle, Freck Sproles, Rowena Barringer, Frankie Butt, Alice Comer, Beverly Coleman, Lutie Moore, and Jvlartie Doak. Interfraternity Dance And speaking of competition the concert kept flocks of people away from Interfraternity dance Saturday night, but not Val Neil- son, Jane Moore Hamilton, Nell Pinner,* Jean Bailey, Charlene Burke, Beth Paris, Martha Mar- shall, Betty Waitt, Frankie Butt, Helen Jester, Harriet Ayers, Mar- tha Dunn, Lillian Schwenke, Susan Goodwyn, Jane Jones, Catherine Ivie, Marjorie Boggs, Sara Cope- land, Keeker Newton, Mary Ham- ilton, Barbara Lee Murlin, Mary Louise Dobbs. Tech-Auburn Game Those at the Tech-Auburn game Saturday were Weezie Sams, Julia Porter, Callie Carmichael, Cary Wheeler, Iflary Hollingsworth, Mary Ellen Whetsell, Helen Jester, Scotty Wilds, Frankie Butt, Dusty Hance, Ruth Brody, Marion Philils, Lucille Gaines, Lillian Schwencke, Mary Olive Thomas. Dusty Hance attended a buffet supper at the Sigma Chi House Sunday night. S. A. E. Hay Ride Frankie Butt went on the S. A. E. hay ride Monday night. Nellie Richardson attended the Sigma Nu dance and breakfast Saturday night. At Anak Saturday night Caro- lyn Alley, Marion Franklin. Yale-Michigan Game Elizabeth Barrett is week-endin - at Davidson. Caroline Grey is at tending the Yale-Michigan gam. this week-end at New Haven. Exchange Reveals Rate for Conversation ''Without hurrying and withov being interrupted you can tal more than three hundred and fiff words in the first three minutes a long distance telephone call. Th . is the average rate for a telephon conversation according to telephon experts. And, if you think yo can't say much in three" hundrc and fifty words, what about learr. ing Lincoln's Gettysburg address ' It has only two hundred and sixty seven words." The Huntre$> . Huntingdon College. "American funnies are reason ably well-liked. Jiggs is called Don Pancho in South America. In Chin and Japan he eats rice cakes instea of corn beef and cabbage. Finlan ! calls the Katzenjammer Kids, IQs solan Pojat. Only France refuses tn have anything to do with our corr ics." The Huntress, Huntingdon College. For food and fun, There's only one MELBA CAFETERIA Vernon Geyer at the Organ Playing Your Favorite Tune DO YOU YAM? Here at MANGEL'S you'll find hot sweets in which to do it. You'll find dance frocks that sends 'em all the way. There are chiffons and velvets and silks and taffetas. Not an icky one in the whole lot. But everyone just jammed with good lines and attractiveness. All this for only $6.98 and that's saying something. mnncELT 185 Peachtree 60 Whitehall St. Atlanta, Ga. THE AGONISTIC, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1938 Agnes Scott College Decatur, Ga. THE AGONISTIC Editorials features Vol. XXIV, No. 4 Wednesday, Oct. 26, 1938 Spanish Educators Were Ahead of John Harvard Austin, Texas. (ACP) Contrary to popular belief the first university in America was not Harv- ard. Nor was Baylor U. the first institution of high- er learning west of the Mississippi. For exactly 8 5 years before John Harvard en- dowed his dream school in Cambridge in 163 8, some of the more ambitious Spanish explorers and educa- tors founded the University of Mexico. This little school opened its doors in 15 53. At this time which was very few years after Her- nando Cortez crushed the tottering Aztec empire, a flourishing civilization existed in Mexico. Scholars and writers had begun to come over from the old world, and the first textbook in philosophy to be written in America was used in the new university. This was titled "Recognito Summularum. >> Fray Alonso de la Veracruz was the author. Veracruz also wrote two other textbooks for use in the school. They were "Dailectia Resolutio cum textu Aristo- telian," logic with an Aristotelian text, and "Physica Speculatio," an explanation of Newton's law of gravitation. The first two appeared in 15 54 and the latter in 15 57. All were printed, one page at a time, on a crude block printing press which was the most modern in all Mexico at that time. Another of the books used was a Latin grammar by Francisco Cervantes de Salazar, the first rhetoric teacher in North America. Its title was "Commen- teria in Ludovici Vives Exercitaticiones Lingua Latinae." Also appearing in 1 5 54 this book is inter- esting for the hints it gives concerning the teachers, their character and grading systems. Strangely enough though each of these volumes is nearly four centuries old a copy of each has been pre- served and exists today in the University of Texas library here. TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor: We think that by the time a girl has graduated from a good high school and has become sufficiently mature to meet the requirements for entrance to Ag- nes Scott, she should be a lady one capable of up- holding Agnes Scott's traditions and her ideals for young womanhood. From some of the things ob- served on our campus and off of it lately, some of us are not entirely living up to those standards. One junior was rather embarrassed recently in trying to explain to some visitors what was going on when a burst of hog-calling blared forth. We think that it is embarrassing, too, for an Ag- nes Scott girl to hear herself and her schoolmates be- ing described by the Atlanta matrons in front of her in the crowds at a concert as "the wildest and row- diest crowd" she had ever encountered. And we think that if each of us behaved as nicely and refin- edly as we dress for going to the concerts, perhaps our reputation could be restored in the eyes of the better people of Atlanta as concert going crowds certainly are. We think that since we seem to be stamped "Ag- nes Scott" by our very appearance in Atlanta and Decatur, we should do everything in our power to control ourselves and our exhuberance while we are in public places. Although we may not realize it at the time we are screaming with laughter in Miner and Carter's, we are representing Agnes Scott just as much as we do so at church on Sunday. For what other means could outsiders have of judging the col- lege we love so much and are so proud of than to observe the girls who are her daughters? We think that since we are a "hand picked" group of five hundred from perhaps several thousand ap- plicants, we should make ourselves worthy of Agnes Scott's good name. Perhaps there could be no bet- ter manner in which to condition ourselves than to think often of the familiar words of our late beloved Mr. J. K. Orr: "The surest sign of woman's worth, The highest test of noble birth Is modesty." Sincerely, A Would-Be Lady. Not Bootlicking We extend our deepest sympathies to Miss Louise Lewis in the recent death of her sister, Miss Nan Lewis. One of the greatest assets of Agnes Scott, we feel, is the calibre of its faculty. Most of us realize without having to be told that the College places especial emphasis on the charac- ter of the teachers it employs. We are constantly aware of their excellent qualities as we see them before us in the class- room and among us in our activities. How unfortunate it is, then, that we students are not avail- ing ourselves of our opportunities and becoming acquainted with our faculty members. Some of the most pleasant, as well as valuable, moments of our college days are those that we spend in conversation with these experienced, intelligent, and engaging persons. It is not merely for the sake of politeness that we should feel moved to speak with the teachers at Senior Coffee, re- ceptions, and other campus functions. It is for our own per- sonal benefit that we should be so motivated. This is not meant to be a subtle way of hinting that asso- ciation with the professors will enable us to make higher grades. It won't. The gain will scarcely be tangible at all. But we will gain for ourselves the richest experience and most ennobling influence that Agnes Scott can offer. We commonly say that we hesitate visiting the teachers at their homes or conversing with them on the campus be- cause we find ourselves unable to leave without a degree of awkwardness and consequent embarrassment. However, as one of the faculty quite simply pointed out, the easiest way to leave is to leave. If we will only take the initiative, we may be certain that our faculty will follow our lead. Indeed, most of them will meet us more than half way. Your Move Next The editors had hoped that the letter appearing in last week's Agonistic would stir at least a few in our midst to submit names in the contest to change this paper's name. However, we seem to have been a little ambitious. To date we have received an embarrassingly small number of suggestions. Does this mean, then, that the campus does not care enough about the future of its newspaper to interest itself in the contest? In our effort during the past few weeks to discover the attitude most generally prevalent in regard to the proposal, we were led to believe that the majority of the students and faculty favored such a move. The indication now seems to be that either the change is not desired or the College commun- ity is indifferent to it. Surely out of a group that is said to be selected for its in- telligence and general creative ability there should come a few good suggestions. And we feel that these suggestions will come if everyone employs a little of her ingenuity to that end. It really should not take a great deal of effort. However, to aid you, we might give a partial list of the names of some college newspapers throughout the country. The Purdue Ex- ponent, The Carnegie Tartan, The Transcript of Ohio Wes- leyan, The Florida Alligator, The Emory Wheel, The David- sonian, The Tulane Hullabaloo, Campus Comments of Mary Baldwin College these are some that should start your thinking in the right direction. While we are deeply anxious that the name, The Agonistic, be changed, we reiterate that the change will be made only if a praiseworthy name is suggested. The editors have gone as far as they can in forwarding the proposal. They rest their case and await your move. l)c Agonistic Agnes Scott College Student Newspaper Vol. 24 Wednesday, October 26 No. 4 Published weekly during the school year, except during examination periods and holidays, by the students of Agnes Scott College and en- tered as second class matter at the Decatur, Georgia, Post Office. Mem- ber A. C. P., G. C. P. A. RipntstNTiD rom national aovirtiiino mr National Advertising Service, Inc. Collect Publishers Representative 420 'Madison Ave. Niw York. N. Y. CNicAao ' Boston Lot anoilcs - San Francisco Offices: Editor Mary Frances Guthrie Business Manager Marie Merritt Room One, Back Gallery, of Murphey Candler Student Union Building. Subscription: $1.25 per year in advance. Current History Hitler Seeks French Colonies As China Loses City By JANE SALTERS Kaiser Bill went up the hill to take a look at France, but Hitler's view takes in other areas. The Fuehrer is trying to develop a "boarding house reach" in the direction of the French colonies as well as a free hand in Central Europe. Without too much publicity he has in the last week been having a good deal of exercise in international relations. On October 19 he offered a guaranty of Franco-Ger- man peace in exchange for the French Govern- ment's return of the former German colonies, recog- nition of the Reich's numerical superiority in war planes, and repudiation of the Franco-Russian agree- ment of mutual assistance. Memel Takes Stage On the same day Berlin newspaper headlines an- nounced that "Memel Defends Itself Against Op- pression." Memel is in Lithuania, the little country just north of Poland and East Prussia. This phase of German activity Is a new development in which the story of the fall of Czechoslovakia will perhaps be repeated with Lithuania as the victim. Germany wants the "predominantly German" areas in Lithu- ania so badly that she doesn't want to risk making Poland angry (which, being just south of the little country, might make a very bad neighbor unless handled tactfully) by objecting to the Polish and Hungarian claims in Czechoslovakia. This Ruthen- ian problem sounds simple enough. Carpathian Ruthenia formerly belonged to Hungary. It is now the eastern end of Czechoslovakia and is bounded by Poland, Rumania, and Hungary. Italy and Poland support Hungary's claims to Ruthenia because Hit- ler's ability to penetrate eastward would be ham- pered by a blocking of his pleasant highroad of Czechoslovakia. The Fuehrer can go straight through Ruthenia into Rumania, and if Hungary and Poland close in and take Ruthenia, the road to Rumania would be blocked. Rumania would be satisfied be- cause she doesn't want to be penetrated and besides, she would get the tip end of Czechoslovakia, which contains thousands of Rumanian citizens. Lindbergh Wins Star An interesting sight must have been the decorat- ing of Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh last week, when Field Marshall Goering presented him with Hitler's Service Cross of the Order of the German Eagle with Star. Goering is Aviation Minister of the Reich. The occasion was a stag dinner given in honor of Colonel Lindbergh by Hugh R. Wilson, the United States Ambassador. Last Saturday morning the Japanese government reported the fall of Canton, capital of the province of Kwongtung. The entrance of the Japanese was almost unopposed. The hundreds of thousands of Chinese soldiers were so easily overcome by the small quick-moving Japanese army that there were wide- spread rumors of treason among the Chinese civil- ians. The Constitution stated that "There was little or no disorder among the 50,000 civilians who re- mained in the once-teeming metropolis to meet the invaders. The Chinese stared impassively at the new- comers. The Japanese, with fixed bayonets, stared back and Canton was a fallen city." The easy occu- pation of Canton led hopeful Japanese army offi- cials to predict an early conquest of Hankow, which is the only important region left. A memorandum was sent to foreign representatives in Shanghai ad- vising the removal of all shipping from their present position to some point on the Yangtze at least ten miles above Hankow by midnight Saturday. Accord- ing to the Journal, General Chiang Kai-Shek, Madame Chiang, the Chinese foreign minister, and the former president of the executive council ar- rived in Hongkong Saturday "to meet the British ambassador and discuss peace between China and Japan." The end of Chinese resistance seemed to be Last week the West Yorkshire Regiments were ordered to garrison Cavid's Tower, and a battalion of Northumberland Fusiliers were seen "marching to Jerusalem" through the Zion Gate. These British troops and others were responsible for about the 28th capture of Jerusalem since "King David's historic exploit." There was no organized resistance by the Arabs and the British entrance was perhaps compar- able to the Japanese invasion of Canton. The weather seemed to be generally unfavorable to defensive war- fare. The Agonistic VOL. XXIV AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE, DECATUR, GA., WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1938 Z115 No. 5 Silhouette Receives Only All American Rating in Class Editor Watson Praises Staff for Improved Standing Among College Annuals Distinguished as being the only annual in its class to re- ceive All American Honor Rating in the National Scholastic Press Association 1938 Critical Service, The 1938 Silhouette, Agnes Scott Annual, attained the highest ranking for the first time in five years: Virginia Watson, '3 8, editor of the Annual, said that she was in- deed happy to have the work done by her staff so recognized, especial- ly since this shows superior im- provement over the First Class rat- ing of recent years. The Silhouette was classed in the enrollment group of women's col- leges with less than 5 00 students. To be ranked at the top of that class is indeed an honor, as the group is made up of colleges throughout the whole country. Superior Rating The Annuals are scored by the Critical Association on editing and make-up, plan of book, sections of book, general effects, financial status and n&echanical considera- tions. In each of these respects the Silhouette received superior rating. The scorebook with allotment of points is being sent to the editor of the 1939 Silhouette, Adelaide Ben- son, for use in the editing of the next yearbook. Joyce Roper was the business manager oi the 193 8 Silhouette. Who's Who Chooses Eight Pictures, Biographies Will Appear Eight seniors have named by 1938-39 just been editors of 'Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Col- leges" as the outstanding leaders on the Agnes Scott campus this year. These girls who have received this high recognition are Adelaide Benson, Jeanne Flynt, Mary Frances Guthrie, Jane Moore Ham- ilton, Douglas Lyle, Amelia Nic- kels, Cary Wheeler, and Mary El- len Whetsell. Their pictures and biographies will appear in this fourth issue, along with those of approximately 3 500 other students as comprising "a cross-section of the most out- standing personalities in America's undergraduate college life today." Narrow Selection The editors of "Who's Who," believing that the value of the book is determined by the narrow- ness of selection, have ruled that in no instance should over one and one-half per cent of the student body be nominated. Required qualities for nomina- tion and final listing are charac- ter, scholarship, leadership in ex- tra-curricular activities, and the potentiality of future usefulness to business and society. It is the pol- icy of the editors to make the selec- (Continued on page 5, col. 4) Sale of Lecture Tickets Gets Under Way Monday, will go on November 7, tickets sale for the lecture on Four Hundred Years of the Eng- lish Bible, to be given by Dr. Ed- gar J. Goodspeed on November 10. Students of Agnes Scott are allow- ed seats at fifty cents, unreserved, and seventy-five cents, reserved. Dr. Goodspeed is a leading Am- erican Biblical authority. He has both written, and helped to edit, innumerable religious works, which have been internationally trans- lated. Committee Announces Rules For McKinney Book Award Girls who haunt second-hand book shops and those who belong to limited edition clubs will have equal opportunity to compete for the annual Louise McKinney Book Award of $25, to be given to the girl making the best collection of books between May 15, 1938, and May 15, 1939. The com- mittee on the book award, including Miss Janef Preston, chairman; Miss Emma Mae Laney, Miss Ellen Douglas Ley- burne, and Miss McKinney, ex-of- ficio member, announce the rules which the contestants must follow this year. Contest Rules 1. Books acquired as gifts may be included. Judges assume that all books entered whether acquired by purchase or by gift represent the owner's taste. 2. The award will go to the book-owner who in the opinion of the judges has shown most discrim- ination in selection of her books. Each collection will be judged by number and quality of the books and by the owner's understanding of their content. 3. No collection of fewer than 1 5 books will be considered. 4. There is no restriction as to type of books which may be col- lected. Collectors are urged to (Continued on page 5, col. 3) ^ " Cog- >^*^ Educators Study Campus Of Agnes Scott Dr. Fosdick, Dr. Davis Visit Schools Dr. Raymond B. Fosdick, presi- dent of the General Education Board and Rockefeller Foundation, and Dr. Jackson Davis, associate director of the board since 1933, are visiting on the Agnes Scott campus today. Agnes Scott and Emory are asking for a grant from the Board to further graduate and undergraduate work, as part of the development of the new "univer- sity center" program. Such a cen- ter in this vicinity would mean closer cooperation among the Uni- versity of Georgia, Georgia Tech, Columbia Seminary, the High Mu- seum of Art, Emory, and Agnes Scott. Agnes Scott hopes to be of help in increasing interest in the development of fine arts. Dr. Fosdick, brother of Rev. Mr. Harry Emerson Fosdick, of New York City, has been president of the Board and Foundation for two years, and thus has directed the greatest philanthropist organiza- tion in the world. He received the Distinguished Service Medal from (Continued on page 2, col. 1) Blackfriars Give Play Miss Gooch Names Cast of "Stage Door" In announcing "Stage Door" as the first Blackfriars play, on No- vember 19, Miss Gooch promises that the production will be quite different from the movie of that name. Although the movie empha- sized the three parts played by Katherine Hepburn, Ginger Rogers, and Andrea Leeds, the stage play has a great many characters of more equal importance. Many clever lines found in the original were omitted from the movie, and different interpretations were given to several characters. Blackfriars Cast The Blackfriars cast includes: Terry Randell, Jeanne Flynt; Olga Brandt, Lillian Schwenke; Linda Shaw, Kay Kennedy; Louise Mit- chell, Jean Bailey; Mary Harper (Big Mary), Mary Pennel Simon- ton; Mary McCune (Little Mary), Laura Sale; Bernice Niemeger, Helen Moses; Madeline Vauclair, Ella Muzzey; Judith Canfield, Evelyn Sears; Ann Bradock, Alice Adams; Kaye Hamilton, Susan Goodwyn; Jean Maitland, Nettie Lee Greer; Bobby Melrose, Nell Echols; Susan Paige, Elizabeth Barrett; Pat Devine, Mary Frances Sproles; Kendall Adams, Kay Toole; Tony Gillette, Florence El- lis; Ellen Fenwick, Alice Cheese- man; Mrs. Orcutt, Georgia Hunt. Publication Heads Attend Press Meeting Bartley, Clapper Address Cincinnati Convention The three Agnes Scott publications will be represented at the seventh annual convention of the Associated Collegiate Press to be held November 3-5, at the Hotel Gibson in Cin- cinnati, Ohio. The College delegation, composed of Mary Frances Guth- rie, editor, and Marie Merritt, business manager, of The Ago- nistic; Adelaide Benson, editor, and Ann Watkins, business manager, of The Silhouette; and Julia Sewell, editor of The Aurora, will leave tonight for the meet. Featured on the program of this convention, which is the only na- Exec Sponsors Honor Week Stimson Presents Outstanding Speakers In observing Honor Week, Oc- tober 31 -November 5, Student Government Association has planned a series of chapel pro- grams under the direction of Har- riet Stimson, junior class repre- sentative to the Executive Com- mittee. On Tuesday Rev. Ferguson Wood, pastor of Westminister Presbyterian Church, opened the series in chapel with a message on the general theme, "Honor." This morning Emma McMullen, vice president of Student Government, talked on "Honor From the Ex- ecutive Point of View." Tomor- row, Miss Emily Dexter, associate professor of Psychology and Edu- cation, will speak on "Psychology in Honor," representing the fac- ulty. Friday, Betty Ann Brooks and Jane Taylor will speak on "Honor As the Freshman Sees It." Saturday, Miss Margaret Rid- ley, teacher at Girls' High School, in Atlanta, and a former president of Student Government and mem- ber of Phi Beta Kappa at Agnes Scott, will speak on "Relation of Honor Systems from High School to College and from College to the World." This talk on Saturday will con- clude the programs in the series. Art Club Addressed By Photographer Pen and Brush Club met on Thursday, October 27, at 4:30 P. M. The speaker for that meet- ing was Mr. Roton, an Atlanta Constitution staff photographer. He discussed photography and the problems connected with news- paper photography, and showed some different types of cameras. Miss Louise Lewis poured coffee, and other refreshments were served. Mortar Board Honors Sophomores at Parties Mortar Board will entertain the sophomore boarders at two parties, on November 16 and 17, on the campus. Young men from Deca- tur and Atlanta are being invited. Amelia Nickels, president, an- nounces the following committees: decoration, Adelaide Benson, chair- man; Mary Frances Guthrie; En- tertainment, Mary Ellen Whetsell, chairman; Marie Merritt, Mamie Lee Ratliff; food, Mary Hollings- worth, chairman; Emma McMul- len; dates, Jane Moore Hamilton, chairman; Douglas Lyle, Jean Bailey. Forum Discusses New Wage-Hour Bill Current History Forum met on Tuesday, November 1, at 4:00 P. M., in the Murphey Candler Building. At that time Miss Mil- dred Mell and Miss Florence Smith discussed the economic and politi- cal phases of the new Wage and Hour Bill, which went into effect last week. tional meeting for editors and busi- ness managers of college publica- tions, will be speeches by a large number of nationally known jour- nalists. Principal Address The principal address of the opening convocation will be given by Ross Bartley, former Associated Press White House correspondent; former secretary to Vice-President Charles Dawes; and director of publicity for the Chicago World's Fair. The address for the final convo- cation will be made by Raymond Clapper, syndicate columnist from Washington, D. C, and radio com- mentator. Some of the speakers who will lecture on the roundtable pro- grams of the various convention (Continued on page 2, col. 5) Officers Leave For Meeting Stukes Speaks at University Conference Mr. S. Guerry Stukes will speak on "Requirements for Teach- er Training" tomorrow at the Southern University Conference, meeting. November 2-3 at Durham, North Carolina. Dr. McCain, sec- retary-treasurer of the organiza- tion, also is attending the meetings. Agnes Scott has been important in the organization and adminis- tration of the Conference, and en- tertained the members here last year. The group, composed of only the stronger Southern colleges and universities, is trying to raise the standards of the institutions through cooperation and commit- tee work. The General Education Board has granted $7500 for study to the committee discussing teacher training, of which Mr. Stukes is a member. Some other talks will include the president's address, by President J. L. Newcomb, University of Vir- ginia; "Protection of Students Against Mediocre Teaching," by President T. H. Jack, Randolph- Macon Woman's College; and "Co- operative Opportunities in Higher Education," by President R. A. Kent, University of Louisville. NEWS GUIDE Miss Hopkins __Page 2 Radio Address Page 3 Sports __Page 4 Campus Celebrity. __Page 5 Editorial Page 6 2 THE AGONISTIC, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1938 Miss Scandrett Attends Funeral Representatives Go To Hopkins' Burial The funeral for Miss Nannette Hopkins, Dean Emeritus of Agnes Scotc College, took place at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon, October 31, at the old family home of the Hopkjns family in Warm Springs, Virginia. Miss Carrie Scandrett, Dean of Students, attended the funeral as the representative of the faculty; Mary Ellen Whetsell, president of Student Government, represented the student body; and Mrs. Martha Stackhouse Grafton, Dean of Mary- Baldwin College, was the alumnae representative. A blanket of roses, given by the college, covered the casket, and floral wreaths were sent by the faculty, students, and alumnae. A memorial service is being held on the campus this week. Educators {Continued from page 1 ) the United States Congress, and the French Legion of Honor award, for exceptional service dur- ing and after the World War. He also has made a study of the police systems of America and Europe. Among his books are European Police Systems, Keeping Our Fight- ers Fit (with E. F. Allen), Ameri- can Police Systems, The Old Sav- age in the New Civilization, and Toward Liquor Control (with Al- bert Scott). Dr. Davis, who made the Phi Beta Kappa announcement address here in 1936, has been secretary of the International Education Board since 1923, and has shown much interest in the question of inter- racial cooperation along educational lines. Silhouette Offers Contest Prizes The Silhouette is offering prizes this year in its snapshot contest for both campus and candid pictures. The winner of the campus shot, of any, scene of view on the Agnes Scott campus, will have a prize of three dollars and a half, while die one snapping the best candid pic- ture will receive two dollars. All pictures should be submitted before February to Adelaide Ben- son, editor, or Mutt Fite, contest director. Dr. Wood Speaks On Honor in Chapel Program Dr. Ferguson Wood, pastor of Westminister Presbyterian Church, spoke in chapel Tuesday on "Honor," as one in a series of out- side speakers presented by the Christian Association this quarter. Other chapel programs will in- clude: "World Fellowship," by Dr. Philip Davidson, in November; de- votional program on November H; Thanksgiving music program on November 22; and "Sense of Values'* on November 29, with speaker to be announced. Vesper programs, at 5:30 each Sunday, will be in charge of the different hobby groups: October 30, handicraft; November 6, book group; November 13, social serv- ice; November 20, dramatic; No- vember 27, music. Young People Give Surprise Party The young people of the Deca- tur Presbyterian Church gave a party for the new members of their department last Saturday, October 29. The party was a surprise hay ride to the Chattahooche River and a wiener roast. Consul Announces Offer of Tours In France French Government And M-G-M Open Contest to Students Ten all-expense tours in Paris and one of four provinces are be- ing offered to students of the United States through the French Government and Metro Goldwyn Mayer, according to a letter re- ceived from the Consul General of France. To compete, a student must write a three hundred fifty word essay on "Why I Should Like to Visit the Country of Marie An- toinette." The best essay from each school will be sent to the New York judging committee. The tour includes a week in France and two weeks in any one of the four provinces of Loire, Basque, Savoie, or Cote d'azur. Stu- dents making the trip will receive twenty francs a day for personal spending money while abroad, and also free train fare to and from New York, and other incidental expenses. The Consul recommended the Fitzpatrick Traveltalk "Paris on Parade," made under the supervi- sion of the French Government, as helpful in furnishing material for the essay. Miss Nannette Hopkins -Photo Courtesy Atlanta Georgian. Dean Emeritus Dies in Fiftieth Year of Service The sudden death of Miss Nannette Hopkins, Dean Emeri- tus of Agnes Scott, on last Saturday afternoon, October 29, at Warm Springs, Virginia, brought to a close the life of one who, in the words of President J. R. McCain, "has been the most potent force in the life of Agnes Scott. " Through her noble influence have grown the high ideals for which the college is noted today. She was truly an inspiration and guid- ing force in the life of every loyal Agnes Scott girl who was privileged to attend the college during the forty-nine years of her deanship. This was to have been Miss Hop- kins' fiftieth year of service, but, throughout their entire four years at the advice of her physician, the Board of Trustees felt at phe begin- ning of this school year that she should be released from her regular activities and be elected Dean Em- eritus, continuing an advisory re- lationship with the college. Pre- vious to her death Miss Hopkins had not been ill; her health had been unusual, and until the fall of 1937 she had not missed a day from her work in more than nine years. She was looking forward with keen interest to being back on the campus for commencement next June. Unusual Experience Few people in the educational history of the United States have had so unique an experience as she had. When she began her connec- tion with Agnes Scott, the school was just on paper a subscription list of S 5,000. In its development from the stages of grammar school, academy, institute, and finally a college of high rank, she was at the forefront leading the improve- ments. She had arranged the as- signment of rooms and roommates for more than 7,000 students. And what is more remarkable, the ma- jority of these girls remained room- mates, at their own requests, at the college. She had administered all the so- cial regulations from the first year of the Decatur Female Seminary in 1 8 89, when she had to see to it per- sonally that every girl obeyed the rules, to the past year, when all de- tails of student life were regulated by the Executive Committee of Student Government. A Liberal Education Develops Traits of Admirable Citizen "Men and women tempered by four years of exposure to disinter- ested scholarship are less likely to fall victims to mass hysteria, to coroding personal ambition and to stupid fashions. They are less apt to become cranks or disciples of cranks.'* Northwestern Univer- sity's Prof. William Jaffe believes a liberal education makes students "better prepared to become the type of citizens our strife-torn world so urgently needs." Blackfrairs Initiate New Members Blackfriars held its regular bi- monthly meeting on Tuesday, No- vember 1 at 7:00 P. M., in Miss Gooch's studio, at which time the following new members were ini- tiated: Louise Musser, Lillian Schwencke, Gay Swaggerty, Ruth Brody, Nancy Willstatter Julia Sewell, Mary Wells McNeill, and Gene Slack. Following the initia- tion, a play, "Wisdom Teeth," by Rachel Field, was presented. The cast of that play was composed of Florence Ellis, Jean Bailey, Eliza- beth Barrett, and Laura Sale, and was directed bv Miss Latimer. Press Meet (Continued from page 1) groups will be: Dean Kenneth Ol- son, of the Northwestern Univer- siety School of Journalism; Charles Soroka, president of National Ad- vertising Service; Frederick Noer, yearbook critic of the National Scholastic Press Association; and Paul Nelson, editor and publisher of The Scholastic Editor. Entertainment for the delegates will consist of tours of Cincinnati and environs, a convention ban- quet and dance, and the football game Saturday afternoon between the University of Cincinnati, con- vention hosts, and Ohio Wesleyan. THEATRE DeKALB BOWEN PRESS COMMERCIAL PRINTING AND STATIONERY TYPEWRITERS AND RIBBONS Blotters Note Paper Poster Paper Office Supplies 3 421 Church St. De. 0976 Decatur, Ga. Q You're Always Welcome at ELITE TEA ROOM East Ponce de Leon Ave. Decatar Agnes Scott College DECATUR, GA. A college for women that is widely recog- nized for its standards of work and for the interesting character of its student activities. For further information, address J. R. McCAIN, President THE AGONISTIC, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1938 3 English Professor Speaks On Teaching Dr. George P. Hayes Addresses Agnes Scott Radio Audience (At the request of many of the students and facility, The Agonis- tic is printing below the text of the address given by Dr. George P. Hayes, Professor of English, last Thursday afternoon on the weekly Ag- nes Scott radio program.) When St. Thomas Aquinas was offered high ecclesiastical posi- tions, he refused them saying, "I could not serve my order better in any other state than the one I am in." Milton announced his aim to be that of "interpreter and relater of the best and sagest things among mine own citizens." These noble and thrilling utter- ances express the spirit and aim of great teachers of the past. But they only make their full effect upon those of us who are teachers if we try in our turn to express, however inadequately, what the art of teaching means to us. First, what is the reward of teaching? Like the medieval monks most teachers, when they enter the profession, take in effect an oath of poverty an oath which has its drawbacks certainly but which also has this great advantage: it bars out the worldly minded; it constitutes an assurance that the teacher aims not at a monetary standard of success but at other and higher ends. The impulse to teach must in the first instance come from the heart of the indivi- dual, and it must find its reward in the realm of the ideal. As T. S. Eliot said of Charles Eliot Norton: "To do the useful thing, to say the courageous thing, to contem- plate the beautiful thing: that is enough for one man's life." Why teach? Because teaching makes for the good life; for this and for no other reason. How does teaching make for the good life? Here I can speak only for the teacher of literature. His materials are books and life: the two interpenerate. He infuses life into the literature which he teaches, and conversely he uses lit- erature to broaden and deepen his knowledge of life. The world of imagination and the world of ob- jective reality enrich and vitalize each other. Out of this dual ex- perience of life and literature may come, to the truly great student of both, something like a vision of life as a whole, past, present and to be: Old experience (doth) attain To something like prophetic strain. Lite is seen in its essentials and LOEWS GRAND Starts Thursday Vienna and romance . . . the haunting music of Strauss ... in a glamorous love story . . . "The GREAT WALTZ" Starring Luise Rainer Fernand Gravet Miliza Korjus in terms of its significance and beauty while knowledge ripens into wisdom. These are some of the joys of the life contemplative which every teacher must experi- ence for himself to a certain ex- tent before he can impart any- thing of value. The teacher's role is to be hum- ble and objective. There, far above him, are the great masters whom it is his privilege to interpret. Woe to him if he enjoys hearing him- self talk! At best he is a limited, perhaps even distorted, medium through which past or present genius speaks. To compare small things with great, his role is paral- lel to that of prophet or saint who seeks to be transparent glass admit- ting the divine light. He asks him- self humbly, "How much of Ra- cine, Chaucer or Homer can shine through me this day?" Into such teaching goes the whole man. Not the mind alone, but imagination, feelings and spirit too enter into the creative act. The entire self is engaged at every point. With all that he has ever observed or thought or felt or imagined or aspired to the teacher teaches, bringing it to bear upon the present moment with whatever power and insight are at his com- mand. These, as Plato says, are great undertakings. Such teaching grows with the teacher and changes yearly. It ex- pands with his expansion, and deep- ens with him in its grasp on life and letters. It has the vital growth of the universe. And as the teach- er becomes more sensitive to beau- ty and more cognizant of the hu- man heart, as he gropes more and more surely toward the light and pushes back the bounds of the dark, it is his faith that prejudices diminish, sympathies broaden, judgment grows saner and surer, and we move slowly toward the time when there will be "daybreak everywhere." Nor is the students' part a small one in this creative act. Their positive participation is an essen- tial as are two poles in electricity. The enterprise is a joint one. Every teacher knows that many of his best ideas come to him from the interchange of thought and view- point in the classroom, the inter- locking of spirit with spirit in the search for truth and beauty. Stu- dents and teacher stimulate each other and stretch toward a com- mon goal. Forward movement is essential; otherwise the teacher's viewpoint hardens, teaching be- comes a mechanical repetition and life is gone. Teaching can be kept alive only by constant study and renewed enthusiasm. The same BAILEY BROTHERS SHOE SHOP 142 Sycamore Street Decatur, Ga. Thirty-Two Years of Dependable Optical Service Three Locations for Your Convenience Walter Ballard Optical Co. 105 Peachtree Clock Sign # 382 Peachtree 480 Peachtree Medical Arts W. W. Orr Building Doctors' Bldg course can never be taught in ex- actly the same way twice. Spon- taneity, essential to the best teach- ing, introduces something new into every lesson. True teaching, like life, is always a blending of new and old, of sameness with dif- ference, of unity with diversity. In this creative act of the class- room lies the heart of the liberal college education. Books one may read by oneself, and companionship with one's fellows is equally ecces- sible to those outside college walls. But this vital grappling of minds, mature with immature, and the re- sulting growth of both is not found in any systematic way out- side formal education. Here is the essence of the educational process on its academic side. At its best it exacts every ounce of energy which a teacher has to give. Whatever is taken from it and given to. other activities is so much loss to teach- ing, however valuable these activi- ties may be in themselves. Certain types of research have, of course, a most enriching influence on teaching. But it may be questioned whether the primary emphasis plac- ed on research in the universities has not impaired the quality of the instruction. Hence the ideal of teaching is often more nearly real- ized in the small colleges. We have been analyzing ele- ments that enter into the experi- ence of teaching. They may all be summarized in a sentence. Teach- ing at its highest is something more than the imparting of knowledge: it is action. The teacher is a man of action his aim is dynamic not so much to know as to grow and to do. He is, as Emerson says man is, a faggot of thunderbolts. The greatest teachers of my experience (both men and women) have been leaders, even more distinguished by character than by intelligence, in- citing their pupils to action, trans- forming them by personal contact and example. But by action is meant not physical action alone or even primarily. I have in mind first of all, inner action, the life within, the intellectual, imagina- tive, emotional life and above all the ethical and spiritual life of the individual. For the culmination of teaching, the apex of the educa- tional pyramid, is just here, in the cultivation of the ethical and spir- itual in man, a cultivation which calls for the most strenuous form of action namely the regenera- tion of the individual out of which, and out of which alone, may one day issue the regeneration of the world. Many who would admit that the ultimate objective in education is the cultivation of ethical and spir- itual values deny that these values can be consciously developed, and so they proceed to ignore them as practical objectives. Yet the great religions of the world, with their elaborate provisions for meditation, prayer and other exercises, proceed on the assumption that the highest values in life may be, to some ex- tent at least, cultivated conscious- ly. The element in man which cul- tivates these values has been called the ethical will. In view of the fact that it imposes a check on the appetites and passions, it is the very opposite of the will to power, which is dominant among the Fas- cist nations today. What we need at the moment, when the civilized world is in dan- ger of breaking up into contending factions, is some unifying force or program on the basis of which all well-meaning groups can unite. The Neoclassic Age (from the late Renaissance to the latter part of the eighteenth century) regarded the reason as the universal element which might bring together in peace and order men in other re- spects divided. The Romanticists, on the other hand, exalted feeling as the common bond of humanity. Doubtless reason and feeling are important still. Yet why should not this age, which is threatened MARTIAN SCARE Some called home, some contemplated suicide, some held prayer meetings Sun- day night, as the Martians descended on Agnes Scott through special news broad- casts in the radio dramati- zation of an H. G. Wells play. A few skeptical souls remained calm, but what were they in the midst of such general hysteria? And to think we never believed Buck Rogers! by various forms of the will to power, unite on the ethical will as the supreme element in man which restrains the passions and the will to power, and should bring happi- ness and peace? The traditional re- ligions of the world already accept this program. But its appeal should extend far beyond the bounds of religion. For as the great scientist, Einstein, remarks, "The moral im- perative is not a matter for church and religion alone, but the most precious traditional possession of all mankind." Nor is it merely traditional: it is a fact of imme- diate experience to everyone, and its fruits are the fruits of the spirit. To give preeminence to the eth- ical will, rather than to reason or feeling, is to conceive of life in terms of action first inner, then outer action. Life involves some- thing like an act of faith. We do in order that we may know. This has long been the view of the church, and this would also seem to be the testimony of individual experience confronted by a world the ultimate meaning of which we have not learned to understand, yet a world which may bring us happi- ness and peace if we form right habits based on right actions. Life is a mystery, and therefore we should be humble; yet the fruits of the spirit are possible to men lov- ing-kindness, aspiration, and the transcending of the individual self. Life is like a dream, but the path leads upward. "I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills." At this point, in conclusion, we return to the teacher. His is that hardest of tasks to be in himself a nexample, a pattern of the life which he would have his students make tei rown. As he looks up reverently to the great models of the past and forms, partly from them, partly from the dictates of hi sown heart, his ideal of action, he tries to imitate that ideal, and, if successful, he becomes in his turn worthy of imitation. "No matter what your grades are, you still have a chance. Grades, after all, are only an indication of what a student is learning from his courses." A. J. Purvis, Adrian College, gives a condoling pat-on- the-back to those who never stand at the head of the class. New York University has a total enrollment of 48,000 students. DECATUR BEAUTY SALON Expert Work by Competent Operators Call DE. 4692 Br-r-r-r . . . Cold Weather Ahead ! May Wa rm i n KAYSERETTE Undies 3 for 1.00 39c Be smart-looking . . . stay warm! You can do both with Kayserette panties and vest by Kayser. They're of a featherweight material that flatters your figure, keeps you warm as toast at the same time. Panties with rein- forced saddle crotch. Small, medium, large. UNDERWEAR RICH'S STREET FLOOR 4 THE AGONISTIC, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1938 # m T f Photo Courtesy Atlanta Georgian. Recreation [Sight in Uym Hottentots with dates and Hottentots without dates had a gala time when the Athletic Association sponsored Recreation Night for the college community last Saturday in Bucher Scott Gymnasium. Upper Classmen Triumph Over Sophs-Frosh in Hockey Contests 2-0 Scores Bring Victory After Lively Struggle Junior Class Entertains Classes Celebrate Frosh Victory The junior class is honoring the freshmen with a wiener roast to- day, Wednesday, November 2, in celebration of the Black Cat victory. Both clashes are to meet on the quadrangle at 5 o'clock, and from there they will go to Harrison Hut. Lutie Moore and Mary Evelyn Francis, vice president and secre- tary-treasurer of the junior class, are working out details of the party with Eleanor Hutchens, chairman of the : entertainment committee, and Carolyn Alley and Betty Jean O'Brien, invitation and refreshment chairmen. Miss Helen Carlson and Miss Blanche Miller, junior class advis- ors; Dr. McCain and Miss Scan- drett, and the judges of the stunt, Miss Charlotte Hunter, Miss Louise Hale and Dr. Philip David- son, will also be guests. The upper-classmen triumphed equally over the sopho- mores and the freshmen last Friday in the liveliest hockey contests to date, each carrying off a 2-0 victory. The junior-sophomore struggle was spirited from the start, with both teams fighting hard. Despite this vigorous action, however, neither team was able to make headway. The en- tire first half was played on the side of the field defended by the sophomores, with O'Nan repeatedly turning back junior efforts at the goal. organized there was Steele Appoints Four To Business Staff Mary Eleanor Steele, business manager of the Aurora, has recent- ly appointed as her assistants Penn Hammond, Elizabeth Barrett, and Florence Ellis. The Aurora will be published four times this year. The Novem- ber issue will include the first an- nouncement of the winner in the cover contest. Tech Fencing Team Gives Exhibition Under the auspices of the Athletic Association, seven members of the Georgia Tech fencing team will give an exhibition on Thursday night, November 3, at 7:15 in Bucher Scott Gymna- sium. Jane Moore Hamil- ton, A. A. President, will be in charge of arrangements. Action became more during the second half; still more cagey playing by O'Nan, and Muzzey was especially on the qui vive in fishing the ball out of the melee. After several unavail- ing attempts, the juniors effected their most useful play: a swift drive down the field accompanied by smooth passing and perfect co- ordination, ending in a goal by Stixrud. This lead was augmented a few minutes later by Forman, through desperate sophomore de- fense. The rest of the game was anti-climactic, characterized by long shots by Salters and the steady resourcefulness of Hance. The sound of the whistle left the sophomores at the end of their sec- ond scoreless game for the year, and the juniors the only unbeaten team so far. Sophomores (0) _R\V Vaughan ,RI Muzzey _CF Hance _.LI _ Bell _LW Dennison __RH.._. 1 Patterson XH Henry __LH Walker __RF Wilds, S. Steinbach (2) juniors Eyles _ Taylor Stixrud Leavitt Forman Moseley Salters Montgomery Thompson (1) (1) O'Brien LF._ Cass G O'Nan Substitutes: Juniors Slack, Francis, Carson, Watkins. Plunging into a fast but disor- ganized game at the outset, the seniors and freshmen held each other in mid-field, giving the full- backs little or no opportunity to warm their shivering extremities MIDDLETON'S BAKERY 121 E. Ponce de Leon Decatur DE. 9229 until a swift senior sweep caught them off-guard and ended in a goal by McGuire. The freshmen preserved their usual cheer and spirit, with Hasty and Wilds shin- ing in particular. The half ended, 1-0. The second half began with the freshmen presenting a strong front, holding the upperdogs back with admirable firmness. Good form was exhibited on both sides, the McGuire sistren preserving the family honor notably. Robertson and Webster showed good forward work, only to meet with the Ham- ilton defense repeatedly. Play gradually worked its way down to- ward the freshman goal, which Nance defended nobly until a quick shot by Benson sewed up the game for the seniors. Came the The Public Works Administra- tion has constructed 500 new buildings on campuses of U. S. colleges and universities. THREADGILL'S Ready-to-Wear "Saves You Time and Money" 131 Sycamore St DE. 4577 Decatur, Georgia GOOD MEALS Served in the DINING ROOM of HOTEL CANDLER The Place for Guests and Parties Sports Miscellany By ELEANOR HUTCHENS The four hockey teams seem to be better matched this year than formerly. The championship junior eleven has been weakened by the loss of Williamson and (if we do say it as shouldn't) Brinton, but has managed to hold its unbeaten, untied status to date. The sophomores have excellent ma- terial, but are taking a little time to work into their old smoothness and form. Hance, Muz- chance. A. A. has persuaded the Tech fencing team to come over and show us a few pointers (foiled again), and the idea is for us to be present. GET IT? Credit and thanks to Mary Nell Taylor for arranging the tennis ex- hibition yesterday. It does our old heart good to see that ball, which acts so contrary to our wishes, soundly whacked for a change. It was easy to see how the spectators appreciated the skill of those At- lanta experts. About this fencing exhibition again: in a low whisper we confide that the gym department is mull- ing over the idea of installing a fencing class in the curriculum, IF we show enough interest Thursday night! Loud rang the rafters of the gym Saturday night as nigh onto two hundred souls, male and fe- male, disported themselves at the first A. A. Open House. With Mutt Fite in charge, and with members of A. A. Board directing the various games, the party start- ed at 7:30 and broke up reluctant- ly at 10. Every , game was crowded to overflowing, badminton and bowling proving especially popu- lar. Chinese checkers absorbed the intellectual contingent, while the stage struck took to ping-pong. Jane Dryfoos, chairman for Open House, plans to continue the en- tertainment twice a month throughout the year. Nice work, A. A.! zey, and O'Nan have shown up well in the season's first three games. The seniors are developing the strength of their sophomore days, with a high percentage of strong players. Their team seems to possess a confidence and timing superior to those of the other classes. Dryfoos, McGuire, Jones, Hamilton and the child prodigy, Wheeler, who made a goal in the first game of her life are out- standing, but on the whole the team is practically uniform. The freshmen (and may we say that they are our favorite team to watch), in spite of their three de- feats, put into their game a life and sparkle unequalled by their elders. Their aggressive, informal, all-over-the-field style keeps their opponents guessing at first (last seen wondering vaguely) , and they have been scored on only once in the first half. Davis, Webster, Wilds, and Currie in particular have been right in there with the best of 'em. A word for the cheering section: wrap up and come on out with us, you sissies; remember, many are cold, but few are frozen. Shades of d'Artagnan! For something really intriguing, we re- commend the fencing match in the gym tomorrow night at 7:15. Most of us Underprivileged Masses have never actually seen fencing as it should be did, and here is our whistle soon afterward, leaving the score 2-0. Seniors (2) Freshmen (0) Doty RW__ McElwaney Benson (1) RI - Webster M'Guire, F. (1)CF Wilds, A. Dryfoos LI Merrill Moses, H. LW Robertson, B. Marshall, M. __RH Davis, C. Jones, J. CH Hasty Ivie LH__ Franklin, V. McMullen RF Copeland, S. Hamilton, J. __LF Currie Kenny G Nance Substitutes: Freshmen J. Tay- lor, J. McGuire, Ballengee. Get Your Rytex Christmas Cards and Paper at DECATUR WOMAN'S EXCHANGE We're Glad to See You at WEIL'S 5c and 10c STORE Sycamore St. Decatur PARAMOUNT Starting Friday "MY BILL" with Kay Francis Anita Louise John Litel Dickey Moore Motion Pictures Are Your Best Entertainment CAFETERIA 189-191 Peachtree Street The Ideal Meeting Place for Shoppers and Theatre-goers AN ORGANIZATION SPECIALIZING EXCLUSIVELY IN THE PRODUCTION AND SERVING OF WHOLESOME FOOD 4 THE AGONISTIC, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1938 Alumnae Gain National Fame As Authors of Novels, Biographies By GEORGIA HUNT To be familiar with a book is a great asset to one's college career, but to feel as if you know something about its author is a more interesting experience. When you finish Blackberry you Winter, the recent novel about the rise and fall of a Georgia family (as quoted in the New York Times' Book Review), you can say with pleasure and rightful pride Well, Evelyn Hanna is an alumna of my alma mater! And when you glance through the copy of Rather Personal you can enjoy Lenora Owsley Herman's autograph on the fly-page: "In memory of happy days at Agnes Scott." When you go to any of the book stores in Atlanta and see Memo to Timothy Sheldon, recent- ly from the press, you can point with pride to its author as being an alumna of your own college. Among other books written by Marian Sims, author of Memo to Timothy Sheldon, are Call It Free- dom and The World With a Fence. As we look over the collection of books by Agnes Scott alumnae, we are especially proud of Miss Mar- garet T. Phythian's publication, La Geographic des Alpes dans les Romanciers Contemporains and we are likewise interested in Miss Ellen Douglass Leyburn's publica- tion, Bishop Berkely; the Quesist. For these two alumnae are here on the campus in very intimate con- tact with us Miss Phythian in the French department and Miss Leyburn in the English depart- ment. Among other publications which have come from the pens of Agnes Scott graduates are Mary Knight's On My Own, Nan Bagby Stephens' Glory; Jacob A. Riis, Police Re- porter, Reformer, Useful Citizen, by Louise Ware, who is now in- structor in sociology and director of Social Work at Delphi College, and Libraries of the Smith, a Report on Developments, by Tommie Dora Barker. There are also among this Forensic Club Debates Peace Of Munich The regular bi-monthly meeting of Pi Alpha Phi was held on Thursday, October 27, at 7:00 P. M., in the Murphey Candler Building, with the president, Mar- garet Hopkins, presiding. At that time, new members were initiated in the traditional manner. The second of the tournament debates was held on the subject, "Resolved, that this house condemns the Peace of Munich." The affirma- tive of that question was upheld by Eloise Lennard and Virginia Milner, while Jane Witman and Susie Blackmon upheld the nega- tive side of the question. The de- cision was rendered in favor of the affirmative by Miss Elizabeth F. Jackson, critic-judge. MELBA CAFETERIA invites Agnes Scott girls to en- joy the best in food and music. Vernon Geyer at the Organ Rent the Monarch Noiseless No. 8 Typewriter 3 Months, $5.00 AMERICAN WRITING MACHINE CO., INC. Established 1880 Tel. WA. 8376 67 Forsyth St. Atlanta, Ga. ROLLS DEVELOPED Act mm r*D kcxUk tim To, the charming Miss Whetsell says the big moment in her life was when she made Cotillion her freshman year! In fact she was so elated she had to call home to break the great nevs. What did she do on MAIL YOUR FILMS TO SPARTANBURG. S. C. news election "day last March? Well, frankly, she cried! She cried all night sle was so scared! And, confidentially, she says having such a big position is loads of fun, but she's still scared! Another reason for the tears was the breaking up of the old Holl- ingsworth-Wheeler-Whetsell room- ing togetker plan. It just broke hearts rigLt and left for those three to separate and speaking of heart-breaking (and, incidently, heart-breakers) we're all wonder- ing what Mary Ellen is planning to do after she is graduated. Mary El- len is wondering too, she says. As for the old "woman's place is in the home" idea, she says there is absolutely nothing definite yet. Maybe she can't make up her mind who could, with all those dream- man pictures sitting around all over her room? But turning from men to the really serious side of life, the ex- secretary of Cotillion says she is considering some branch of labora- tory work. (We thought she must be when we saw those slimy slick frogs that they send her from home instead of cakes and Ritz crack- ers.) Right now she is correspond- ing with Duke and several other prominent schools with depart- ments of Lab. Science. So she will probably go into that kind of work for a year or so at least. Some say that college develops your talents, but in Mary Ellen's case, we are afraid her real talents have been suppressed. In high school, back in Columbia, S. C, she was editor of the high school paper. And she says she really en- joyed all that journalistic work very much, but she has learned her lesson. But she can't decide what the lesson is she just can't decide whether her real calling was the newspaper work or whether she should have been president of the Student Council in high school. What a problem! Do you think she should resign and try out for the Agonistic reportorial staff? No, we think that we just couldn't get along around here without Mary Ellen just as she is. From Exec, on Monday night to the Cotillion Club tea dances she's a grand gal, and give us more like her! ^Galavanting ^Gals One would expect things to be a little quiet this week-end with no football game in town. But, oh no, thing's are never quiet for these cute Agnes Scott gals. To start things off, Nellie Richardson, Gary Horne, Mar- jorie Boggs, Mary Lang Gill, Hazel College Debaters Speak in Forum Four girls from Agnes Scott are going to G. S. C. W., in Milledge- ville, Saturday, November 5, to participate in the debate forum being held there at 4:00 P. M. on that day. Mary Louise Dobbs and Lelia Carson are to make up one team from Agnes Scott, and Ar- ene Steinbach and Eloise Lennard will make up the other. The ques- tion will be, "Resolved, that the United States should follow a pol- icy of isolation toward all nations involved in international or civil conflict." There will be a banquet after the forum, and following the banquet will be a discussion, in which the audience may participate. Who's Who {Continued from page 1) tions with the collaboration of deans and college presidents of the various institutions represented. "Who's Who" has as its purpose to serve as a recommendation to the business world and as a stand- ard of measurement for students comparable to such agencies as Phi Beta Kappa and the Rhodes Scholarship Award. Soloinan, and Nell Pinner went to the Sigma Pi hay ride Friday night. Then on Saturday night Nell Pinner, Kay Toole, Ella Muzzey and Eloise McCall went to the Chi Psi House Dance at Tech. Jane Moore Hamilton, Freda Copeland, Jane Jones and Toni Newton went to the annual Sigma Chi Hallowe'en party on the same night, while Susan Self and Sara Lee took in the Sigma Nu party. On Sunday Mary Lang Gill had dinner at the Psi Omega house. Lillian Schwenke, Margaret Mur- chison, and Margaret Wells went to the polo game. Some people felt the homeward call this week-end, so Annette Franklin, Hadyn Sanford, and Betty Redmond went to see Mom, Pop, and all others residing in their respective native haunts. Spanish Club Meets Spanish Club held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, October 27, at 4:30 P. M. in the Murphey Candler Building. At that time plans for the presentation of "Los Pantalones" at a later date were discussed, and a few scenes frm that play were read. It was also decided that the next meeting of the club should be a pheasant supper. The S mart New Hair-dos Reach NEW HEIGHTS The breathtaking new coiffures follow right in Fashion's footsteps . . . your new chapeaus sweep skyward, and so will your hair ... in charming, swirling ringlets and waves that are tremendously flattering. Mackey's Permanents With Shampoo and Finger Wave Telephone JA. 1057 for Your Appoint- ment This is "Swing Time" Season. Parties, dances and evening affairs. Let's all go out and do the "Yam," "Big Apple," "Lambeth Walk," "Jitterbug" TPS SWING TIME." Yes, It's Swing Time at Mackey's, Too. Our Beauticians can swing your hair into a new smart hair style. 25 Reliable Beauticians 25 Booths Sanitary Clean Comfortable MACKEY'S 66 y 2 Whitehall Street 6 THE AGONISTIC, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1938 Agnes Scott College Decatur, Ga. THE AGONISTIC Editorials ures Vol. XXIV, No. 5 Wednesday, Nov. 2, 1938 Youth Line Offers Eighty Dollar European Crossing The American Youth Line has just announced for all students a special low fare to Europe in a round trip for as little as $80. This Youth Line is ex- pressly for young people and has been organized to make travel abroad possible for students who can- not afford the present high rates. It will bring the rich experience of Europe within the reach of ( most American young people. The amazingly low rates are made possible through the elimination of much of the personal service demanded by older tourists. Large, airy dormitories take the place of staterooms, and the passengers do many things usually done for them by servants, such as making up their own beds and as- sisting in serving at meals. Travel Talks, Sports There will be eight days of fun on board ship each way. Life on the Youth ship will be new and unique, planned to fit the needs of young people. Singing, dancing, dips in the pool, as well as the various deck sports, will furnish entertainment. There will be travel talks, classes, and discussions led by outstand- ing teachers, to help those who are traveling in Europe for the first time find interesting places to visit. Students traveling on a Youth ship will have the advantage of an exceptionally good fellowship and a friendly, intelligent spirit. Take Sixteen, Go Free The new low rates will make travel in Europe one of the least expensive as well as most interesting ways of spending the summer. By traveling simply, cycling over Europe and staying in Youth Hostels, many will spend less than $150 from the time they leave America until they return. It will take much youthful enthusiasm to make the trip successful, since there are no commercial ' agents selling the services. Any student persuading eighteen others to make the trip will have a free passage, and those who influence smaller groups will have substantial discounts. The American Youth Line, 2 Broadway, New York City, will give further information to those requesting it. TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor: That this is Honor Week we are all undoubtedly aware by this time, but do we really think of honor as an essential part of our college life all the time, or do we confine all thought about honor to this one week that we have every fall? Do we ever take the time to think that HONOR is a thing within us and that the word "Pledge" on our test papers is only a very small outward manifes- tation of the inward trait. For Agnes Scott girls, it can surely be said that honor is within us all it is a thing born in the kind of girls we take pride in considering ourselves. It is one of the vital factors in making Agnes Scott what it is. The dictionary defines honor as: uprightness; scorn of meanness, deceit, or unfairness. Surely those words cover not only our attitude toward our academic work, but all phases of our college life. Do we take time to think before we say a biting or scornful thing that honor means "a scorn of mean- ness?" Do we think at all times that honor means "uprightness?" If we do, honor can take its rightful place in our lives and in the spirit of Agnes Scott. Our Honor System at Agnes Scott is indeed a thing that we are all proud of. And what makes that system what it is? The personal honor of each girl in her student body. If we are to keep up the standards set before us in our Honor System, we must grow in honor as we grow in knowledge and as we grow in character and personality. It has been said that college can make or break one's sense of honor. Let's let our years at college make our personal honor a thing outstanding in our personalities, a truly commendable trait for all to see and follow. As we grow in honor, we grow in the spirit of Agnes Scott; and as we grow in Agnes Scott, Agnes Scott grows through us. Sincerely, Someone Who Wants Honor to Be a Living Thing to Her. Health Note: The American Youth Commission, after a survey of students in *6 colleges and univer- sities, reports that more than a third of the students entering colleges are infected with tuberculosis. Reduction Demand As each week comes along, the maze of student activities seems to become more and more entangling. No sooner do we finish one campus-wide program than we find ourselves mak- ing preparations for another. Each club and organization seems to have annexed to its previous aims the idea of put- ting on something bigger and better than ever before. Fre- quent appearance in the campus limelight has become a watchword. Indeed, it seems ironic that some of those who have been doing the most vociferous demanding for disor- ganization are the very ones who are causing the increasing melee. In order to do more than merely talk about the ominous- ness of present conditions, The Agonistic has decided to do its part by discontinuing the yearly Agonistic class contests. The editors feel that the student body has not been adequate- ly remunerated for the time, effort, and trouble that it has had, of necessity, to put into the contest. The little journal- istic experience that is gained for any one person through publishing a class newspaper could be learned much more easily and intelligently through participation in the journal- ism club or on the Agonistic staff itself. Need we say that this move will enable more attention to be paid to our much- neglected books? In all fairness, we should state that some organizations are rising to the occasion and attempting to help straighten out the maze. The union of the Current History Forujn with the International Relations class early in the fall was greatly effective in reducing certain superfluous meetings. The Christian Association, too, has seen over-organization in its ranks, and the leaders of this group are now consider- ing various means of eliminating some of its subordinate divisions. Recently, Mortar Board proposed that the week before each examination period be one during which no organiza- tion, publication, or club meets, with the possible exception of the Executive Committee of Student Government. We all are aware of the advantages that will accrue to the col- lege community through such a non-activity week. While these moves will lessen our crowded schedules some- what, their good points will be counteracted without the sup- port of the entire college. However trite the expression may have become, it still has a most pertinent application to us we need cooperation! A 11* American Plus Congratulations of the week go to the staff of the 1938 Silhouette for the distinctive rating of "All American" that they were awarded in the recent critical service by the Na- tional Collegiate Press Association. The fact that the Agnes Scott annual was the onlv one in its class to receive this rating indicates the full import of the scoring. An annual is declared AH-American only after the judges have found it superior in every point of criticism. This is the first time in five years that our annual has re- ceived the highest rating, and the progress that is now being made on the 1939 Silhouette gives promise of a similar recog- nition for Agnes Scott again. King's Play We are particularly fortunate in our being able to witness a fencing exhibition tomorrow night in the College gymna- sium by an experienced team from Georgia Tech. This sport, ancient though it may be, still ranks today as a most exciting and beneficial pastime. Of late the art of fencing has been enthusiastically acclaimed by women as an excellent means of increasing one's agility and grace. It has been hinted that our Physical Education Department may start a fencing class on the Agnes Scott campus if a sufficient number of girls show that they are interested in the sport. This suggestion should be a doubly effective in- centive for our attendance at the exhibition. Vol. 24 l)c Agonistic Agnes Scott College Student Newspaper Wednesday, November 2 No. 5 Published weekly during the school year, except during examination periods and holidays, by the students of Agnes Scott College and en- tered as second class matter at the Decatur, Georgia, Post Office. Mem- ber A. C. P., G. C. P. A. Offices: Editor Mary Frances Guthrie Business Manager _ Marie Merritt Room One, Back Gallery, of Murphey Candler Student Union Building. Subscription: $1.25 per year in advance. Current History German Anti-Semitic Action Causes Strife in Antwerp By JANE S ALTERS Ar.ti-Semitic action in the Reich has been greatly incre:sed in the last week. The New York Times re- ported on October 20 that the "Aryanization" of Jewisli business continues daily. Boycotts against Jewis.i dealers, great and small, force the owners to sell out at a loss. On Wednesday Berlin newspapers announced that five Germans visiting in Antwerp had been attacked by fifty Jews, and that unless the Belgian government did something to restrain Jew- ish elements, unfriendly relations between Brussels and Berlin might result. The Antwerp paper tells another story, reporting on the same morning that city police had charged two German Jews with knocking down and beating four Germans, but that no def nite arrest had been made. The Belgian inci- dent, headlined by some German newspaper "Jewish Rowdyism in Antwerp," led some papers to declare that "Germany is strong enough and determined enough under all circumstances to protect her na- tionals." Hitler Cancels Passports As a phase of the passport inquiry which resulted in the mass Polish exodus of last Saturday, the Min- istry of the Interior passed a decree cancelling all German passports held by Jews, stating that every person who wished to travel might have his passport "revalidated by the printing of a big red J across the front page." England doesn't like to recognize such passports, and the German secret police are complain- ing that the decree is discouraging emigration instead of encouraging it. Jewish Exclusion Spreads Other anti-Semitic legislation included the re- striction of the services of Jewish doctors to Jews only; and the requirement of a special Jewish medi- cal sign and special prescription blanks. If the phy- sician's given name is not distinctively Jewish, the word "Israel" must be inserted on the sign as a mid- dle name. The New York Times also stated that the law forbids Jews "to raise germ cultures, produce vaccines or serums and conduct exams of blood for the purpose of diagnosing syphilis." Palestine Cuts Immigration Dr. Nahum Goldmann, an important participant in the World Jewish Congress in America, gave an address last week in which he outlined the Jewish situations in eight European countries, stating that England is the only remaining haven for continental Jews. In Germany, Italy, Poland, Rumania, Czecho- slovakia, Hungary, and even in France and Switzer- land the future is dark. He said that an outbreak of anti-Semitism must of necessity appear in Czecho- slovakia because of Hitler's express command and because of the natural reaction of the defeated na- tion. The domestic troubles of France, he said, will give the Fascist element a chance to rise, and its Italian influence will be anti-Jewish. The deportation of Polish Jews from Berlin last Saturday was not imitated by Italy; but there is an Italian decree which demands the emigration by March 3 of every foreign Jew who has taken up resi- dence in Italy since 1919. Even those who have ob- tained citizenship are required to leave upon pain of forceful expulsion. The Polish Jews who were so peremptorily packed into trains and whisked across the border were im- mediately put into police custody by the Polish gov- ernment, which anxiously awaited diplomatic con- tact with Hitler. Several trainloads of Poles were kept back in Berlin in expectation of an arrangement allowing them to remain in Germany by making Po- land responsible for her Jewish subjects in Germany in order that they might not be a burden on the land. The New York Times states in addition to these facts that the Palestine immigration quota for the next six months has been cut short 20 per cent. The whole problem scerns to have no solution. Marital Note: The director of the Chicago Asso- ciation for Child Study and Parent Education ap- proves college "date bureaus" for a new reason: They help promote wholesome social contacts and are an agency for reducing the number of divorces in the United States. Progress Note: An Alfred University scientist is working to develop a stingless bee. He has already produced a bee so gentle he has a hive of them in his dining room. Attend Lecture The Agonistic Attend Lecture VOL. XXIV AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE, DECATUR, GA., WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1938 Z115 No. 6 Library Plans Exhibit for Book Week Will Appear With Drama, Biography Children's Books Agnes Scott Book Week will be held from November 17 until Thanksgiving this year, according to an announcement by Miss Edna Hanley, college librarian. Books of fiction, biography, poetry, and drama will be among those which Miss Hanley is planning to place in the main reading room for student and faculty use, and will be fur- nished by Miller's Book Store, Davi- son-Paxon's, Rich's, and Macmil- lan's. In addition to a group of chil- dren's books, which proved so pop- ular last year, will be such authors as Stefan Zweig and Anne Morrow Lindberg. Among the alumnae writings students will find Evelyn Hanna's Blackberry Winter. The library will be open Sunday, November 20, from 2:30 until 5:30. Scandrett, Raper Appear on Program Dean Pays Tribute to Miss Hopkins Dr. Raper and Miss Scandrett were the speakers on the Agnes Scott radio program Thursday, No- vember 3, at 4:45 P. M. Miss Scandrett paid the following tri- bute to Miss Hopkins: "It seems fitting that we should take the opportunity which the regular Agnes Scott broadcast af- fords of speaking to all the alum- nae and friends of the college about Miss Hopkins, who herself always took pleasure in greeting her girls through this medium. We wish to pay tribute to her as the embodi- ment of all that we cherish in Agnes Scott. She is our strongest unifying force because she estab- lished and instilled in each of us principles of thought and conduct which we associate with the col- lege. We can best honor her by trying to perpetuate the qualities of which she was the triumphant ex- ample: her serenity which was the (Continued on Page 2, Col. 3) College Honors Dean Emeritus With Memoriam In memoriam to Miss Nanette Hopkins, dean emeritus of Agnes Scott College, who died recently, a special service will be held in the chapel Monday, November 14, at 4 o'clock, with faculty, officers, alumnae, and students of the col- lege participating. Dr. J. R. McCain has announced tentative plans for a devotional to be conducted by the students, and for tributes of respect to be read from each of the four groups. Mr. George Winship, chairman of the board of trustees, will preside. Bible Club Enjoys Y.M.CA. Speaker Bible Club held its regular monthly meeting on Monday, No- vember 7, at 4:00 P. M., in the Murphey Candler Building. A short business meeting was held first, at which time the recently composed constitution of the club was read and voted on by the club. After a short devotional, an interesting and helpful talk was made by Mr. Aubrey Alsobrook, of Emory and the Atlanta Y. M. C. A. Refresh- ments were served afterwards. Seniors Plan Investiture This }Week For Little Girls' Day on Novem- ber 11 the seniors are planning their traditional song "Shoo Fly, Don't Bother Me/' accompanied by skipping around both dining halls. Short dresses and ring-around-the- roses will amaze the freshmen as the seniors take their last fling before assuming the responsibilities of ma- turity. As speaker for Investiture on Nov. 12, Miss Charlotte Hunter, assistant dean, will discuss the sig- nificance of Investiture in college life and in life after college. Miss Hunter is an alumna of Agnes Scott, and thus can speak both as student and faculty member. Mr. Christian W. Dieckmann will furnish the music on a Ham- mond organ, and the Rev. D. W. Hollingsworth, D.D., of Florence, Alabama, and father of Mary Hol- lingsworth, will lead in prayer. Little Sara Christian, class mascot, will lead the procession. Newspapers, Alumnae Furnish Week-End Speakers Author Evelyn Hanna Will Open Alumnae Session on Nov. 18th Evelyn Hanna, graduate of Agnes Scott and author of "Blackberry Winter," a newly published rival of "Gone With the Wind," will make the opening address of the eighth an- nual Agnes Scott alumnae week-end on November 18th. Miss Hanna's novel has Sophomores Send Party Invitations The Sophomore Commission and the Sophomore Christian Associa- tion Cabinet met with Mortar Board on Monday night to send out invitations for the Mortar Board sophomore parties to be held No- vember 16, 17. Young men from the various colleges in Atlanta and Decatur will be the guests of the organization on these evenings. Amelia Nickels, president of Mortar Board, has appointed a date committee composed of Jane Moore Hamilton, chairman, Douglas Lyle, and Jean Bailey. Britons Defend Empire Against Hopkins-Merlin Team The British are coming! This time they have no red coats and brass buttons, but are invading the campus in tuxedos; instead of guns and swords, they come armed with information and wit to confound our debators, and with that same charming British accent that has stolen the hearts of so many Hot- tentots in years past. The long awaited British debate will take place in the chapel at eight-thirty on the' evening of November 18. The subject of the debate is: Re- solved, That the British Empire Is An Obstacle to World Peace. Mar- garet Hopkins, president of Pi Al- pha Phi arid winner of the Quen- elle Harrold debate cup for 1937- 38, and Marjorie Merlin will repre- sent Agnes Scott. Their opponents will be William Thomas Williams and William A. Beers. Mr. Williams received his educa- tion at Aberdare, University of Wales, and University of London. He is now working on his Bachelor of Divinity Degree at the Univer- sity of Wales. He has been inter- ested in sports and in social and ambulance work in addition to de- bating; his interests also lie in the fields of political and pacifist ac- tivity. Mr. Beers was educated at Dub- lin University, where he received his Arts and Bachelor of Laws De- grees. He is several times a medal- ist in composition, oratory, and (Continued on Page 2, Col. 1) been sympathetically received, particu- larly in the South. It is an intel- lectual, yet melodramatic survey of the whole climactic event of the Civil War, from the cotton view- point of four generations of a Geor- gia dynasty. Other writers who will speak during the two-day session are Ralph McGill, executive editor of The Constitution, on "An Editor Travels;" Ralph Jones, associate editor of The Constitution, on "Letters to the Editor's Desk;" Herbert Porter, publisher of The Georgian, on "The Responsibility of the Press to the Public," and Tarleton Collier, Georgian, col- umnist, on "The Columnist's View- point." Miss Carrie Scandrett will be the presiding speaker at a lunch- eon on November 18. The follow- ing day the Agnes Scott orchestra, under the direction of Mr. C. S. Dieckmann, will be heard in chapel, and that night Stage Door will be presented by Blackfriars. Special Chorus Will Sing At Meeting The Special Chorus of Agnes Scott will sing at a meeting of the Audio-Visual Education Associa- tion on Thursday, November 10, at the Henry Grady Hotel. Their program will include "Carissima," "Echo," "Will You Remember?" "The Curly-Headed Baby," and Gianina Mia." This same program will be given in chapel Thursday morning. Noted Bible Commentator Lectures Thursday Dr, E. J. Goodspeed is One of Six To Translate New Testament Thursday night brings to our campus Dr. Edgar J. Good- speed whose scholarship is recognized throughout the world of letters and who is termed a most delightful speaker by all who have heard him. So enthusiastic is he that his audience finds itself Debaters Go to Milledgeville Affirmative Side Wins In Debate Forum The "ayes" had it last Saturday when affirmative and negative teams from five Georgia colleges and universities participated in a forum debate at Georgia State Col- lege for Women at Milledgeville, and all the affirmative teams were victors. The subject for the debate was: Resolved, That the United States Should Adopt a Policy of Isolation Toward All Nations En- gaged in International or Civil Conflict. Agnes Scott's affirmative team, composed of Eloise Lennard and Arlene Steinbach, won the decision over the negative team of Georgia Tech; while our negative team, composed of Lelia Carson and Mary Louise Dobbs, was defeated by the University of Georgia's affirmative team. After drawing for sides, the dif- ferent teams met each other at 4:00 P. M. and continued their clash un- til 6:30 P. M., when they adjourned for a banquet given in their honor. At the evening session there was an Open Forum discussion of the top- ic debated in the afternoon. A dance brought the day's activities to a close. thoroughly enthralled although perhaps not familiar with many of the technical details of his subject. Mrs. Goodspeed, who has always been deeply interested in Dr. Good- speed's work, is the daughter of Mr. Bond, for whom the Bond Building at the University of Chi- cago is named. It was on one of their trips to Europe a few years ago that Dr. Goodspeed discovered the famous "Rockefeller-McCor- mick Bible Manuscript," which was secured with the financial aid of Mrs. McGormick and which is now in the University of Chicago Library. Since his retirement as head of the New Testament Department of the Divinity School of the Univer- sity of Chicago, Dr. Goodspeed has spent his time in lecturing and in the translating and publishing of the Apocrypha. He is one of the six scholars recently appointed to produce a new translation of the New Testament, and for the last few weeks he has been in New (Continued on Page 2, Col. 5) B.S.U. Entertains At City- Wide Social Leaving from Main at 7 o'clock last Friday night were the twelve Agnes Scott students who attended the city-wide Baptist Student Un- ion at the First Baptist Church in Atlanta. Those from Agnes Scott were: Eugenia Bridges, Georgia Clarke, Elizabeth Davis, Dorothy Garland, Alice Inzer, May King, Jeanne Lee, Sara E. Lee, Sara Massey, Mary Virginia McPhaul, Anne Elizabeth Newton, and Mary Reins. Emory Soloist World Community Group Gives Banquet Program Emphasizes International Peace The World Community Group of Christian Association announces plans for world fellowship ban- quets on Thursday evening, No- vember 10th, in both Rebekah Scott and White House dining rooms. Armistice programs, including skits, songs, and dances, will be presented. Mary Reins, chairman of the World Fellowship Group, requests that fhose students with costumes representing foreign countries wear them. This banquet has been held formerly on Peace Day in the spring. BURTIS PRESTON KryPs Concert Is Next on Emory Lecture Program Kryl and his symphony orches- tra will be presented in a concert Friday, November 11, under aus- pices of the Student Lecture Asso- ciation of Emory University, ap- pearing in the Glenn Memorial Au- ditorium at 8:15 P. M. This is the thirty-fourth consec- utive season of Kryl, and during this period he has presented over twelve thousand concerts. The fa- mous conductor has been called by the Los Angeles Times, "the most remarkable cornetist in the world," and by the Chicago Tribune, "a di- rector . . . without peer." The soloists with Kryl are Dor- othy Dickerson, coloratura soprano; Barbara Le Brun, harpist; Florian Zabach, violinist; Burtis Preston, baritone. 2 THE AGONISTIC, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1938 Healy Stages First Swim Meet of Year Swimming Manager Beryl Healy staged a swimming meet in the pool of Bucher Scott gymnasium on Tuesday, November 8. Compe- tition in any two events and div- ing was open to all students who are enrolled in swimming classes for the fall quarter, and to mem- bers of the swimming club. Lecture Committee Entertains Dr. Goodspeed Attends Luncheon, Reception Dr. Edgar J. Goodspeed, emi- nent archaelogosit and biblical scholar, who will lecture at Agnes Scott tomorrow night at 8:30, will be entertained at luncheon in the Rebekah Scott dining room by the student lecture committee. Kay Kennedy announces nine other members of the committee: Eliza- beth Kenney, Ann Enloe, Grace Ward, Evelyn Baty, Lutie Moore, Betty Waitt, Val Neilson, Flora Guy, and Helen Lichten. At 6:00 P. M. Mrs. Syden- stricker will entertain at a dinner for Dr. Goodspeed. Covers will be laid for eight, including Dr. Mc- Cain, and the members of the clas- sical and Bible departments. Britons {Continued from Page 1) history, and represented his College Historical Society at numerous In- ter-University debates. This young Britisher was also responsible for the organization and production of some forty radio broadcasts from the Irish Broadcasting Stations dur- ing the past two years, dealing with Irish industrial development and other matters. Suede Cloth JACKETS i .98 GOLD WINE NUDE Two jaunty styles collar- less, sketched, and sports col- lar. Casual, practical easily laundered. CASUAL CORNER STREET FLOOR Sophomore-Freshman Hockey Game Ends in Tie Juniors Are Again Victorious Over Seniors With Score 3-1 The two winning and the two losing teams were matched last Friday at the hockey field in games which resulted in the first tie of the year and a 3-1 victory for the juniors over the seniors. The sophomores jumped into the offensive against the freshmen with a drive down the field for a goal by Bell in the first minute of play. After this promising start, however, the game was keyed down almost to lethargy. Under a cloudy sky and in air heavy with damp- ness, the players seemed to lose the crispness of the first few moments. Until the half ended, 1-0 for the sophomores, it was a game of falls and no teamwork. Starting briskly off in the sec- ond half, both teams perked up considerably. Dennison effected several notable runs down on right wing, and the sophomore right in- ner contributed so much energy to the game that the usually sleek Muzzey hair was hanging over the classic Muzzey forehead in most unMuzzeylike fashion. Hance, in spite of her blow in the face dur- ng the first half, got in her usual steady work, while Webster at left inner for the opposition was posi- tively inspired. An attack on the sophomore goal toward the end of the game culminated in the second freshman score of the year, a nice shot by Webster, tying the count, 1-1. Both sides exhibited good playing for the remainder of the game, with Hasty and Bell shining particularly. The whistle blew on the season's first tie, breaking the losing streak of the freshmen. The struggle between the upper- classmen was a smoother and more animated affair from the start. Play soon resolved into close fight- ing near the senior cage, with Mc- Mullen snagging balls nicely and Heaslett passing fair. This play ended in a goal for the juniors by Slack. The winged feet of little Forman were much in evidence as the juniors strove for a second score, but were driven back down the field for a goal by MacGuire as the half ended, leaving the game 1-1. The second half opened with good hitting by Slack and Salters toward the senior deadline. The rush was reversed, however, and the brown-bloomered bombers lit- erally ran over Taylor in a drive for a score. A beautiful stop by Cass turned the tide once more, and the juniors avenged Taylor's mishap with a goal by Stixrud, un- tying the score. Good playing by Jane Jones and Jane Moore (re- place-all-divots) Hamilton failed to stop the third successful junior attack, in which Carson made the last score of the game. Line-ups: Freshmen ( 1 ) Sophomores ( 1 ) M. Gray RW Dennison Ballengee RJ Muzzey Wilds CF Hance Webster (1) LI Bell (1) B. Robertson LW McConnell Brooks RH Patterson Hasty CH Henry Lott LH Walker Copeland RF S. Wilds Currie LF A. Steinbach B. Davis G O'Nan Substitutions: Freshmen C. Davis, J. McGuire, Merrill. Juniors (3) Seniors (1) Eyles RW Wheeler R. Slack (1) RI H. Moses H. Carson (1) CF F. McGuire (1) Heaslett LI Dryfoos Forman LW Tumlin Salters RH I vie Milner CH J. Jones S. Montgomery LH Campbell M. N. Taylor RF J. M. Hamilton V. J. Watkins LF McMullen Cass G Kenny Substitutions: Juniors Stix- rud ( 1 ) , Francis, Moseley. Seniors Doty, C. Hutchins. HOTEL CANDLER Decatur, Georgia No Better Hotel in Georgia Scandrett (Continued from Page 1) expression of true gentleness; her sparkling humor, her tireless devo- tion to her work, her gift of recog- nizing each of us as an individual, her giving herself with complete generosity to us; her perfect impar- tiality of judgment her courage- ous upholding of the highest stand- ards of virtue, faith, and knowl- edge. To those of us who know and love her, Miss Hopkins is Ag- nes Scott." Chi Beta Siqma Holds Banquet Chi Beta Phi Sigma will hold its annual banquet in honor of its new members on Wednesday, November 9, at 6:30 P. M., at the Frances Virginia Tea Room. Those who will be honored are: Carolyn For- man, Mary Elizabeth Leavitt, Vir- ginia Milner, Polly Heaslett, and Ruth Eyles. Colonial blue and grey, the colors of the national or- ganization, will be used in the deco- rations. Dr. Henry A. Robinson, of the math department, will be the speaker for the occasion. Rent the Monarch Noiseless No. 8 Typewriter 3 Months, $5.00 AMERICAN WRITING MACHINE CO., INC. Established 1880 Tel. WA. 8376 67 Forsyth St. Atlanta, Ga. Sports Miscellany By ELEANOR HUTCHENS The first swimming meet of the year, held last night in the gym, gave promise of much entertainment along that line to come. Credit goes to Beryl Healey for arrangements ; to Miss Mitchell, Miss Wilburn, and Mrs. Vogel for judging; to Miss Gaylord for scoring ; and to Miss Haynes for record- ing. Credit Lines Add unsung heroes: Jane Jones, who cuts up oranges for the hockey games; Mutt Fite, of the watches and whistle for same; members of the physical ed. department who referee. Trembling Champions The juniors are praying for rain next Friday. Three of the chief reasons for the success of the hockey team are lighting out for Davidson. For further details, see your society column. Net Se mi-Finals Don't miss the semi-finals in the tennis tournament this week. The Klugh-Ingles combination will take on Taylor and Carson; and freshmen Brooks and Webster will have a shot at Fisher and Dyer. People Came The most gratifying turnout since June 7 was witnessed last Thursday night at the fencing ex- hibition, where the Tech boys really showed us something. Four bouts, with foils and sabers, proved to be thrilling no end. The dra- matic effect was heightened by the masks and white uniforms. Adele Haggart's brother, Bob, in particular did himself proud. Plops and Splashes The next attraction on A. A.'s apparently limitless list will be a swimming meet Tuesday night, November 15, under the supervi- sion of Manager Beryl Healy. It will open to all the college com- munity and to the parents of stu- dents. Take a note, and come down to see those fancy dives and strokes! Shuttle, Cock For the love of creamed Irish potatoes, play off your match in the badminton tournament before Pussy goes stark mad. After all, what did you sign up for, anyway? Goodspeed (Continued from Page 1) York working upon the revision of this translation. Earnest Caldwell, Dr. Good- speed's successor at the University of Chicago, is a former Emory stu- dent, who married an Agnes Scott girl. Mrs. Caldwell, who before her marriage was Miss Annette Carter, was a Bible Major. Dr. Goodspeed has done everything in his power to help Mr. Caldwell in his work and he and Mrs. Good- speed gave Mr. and Mrs. Caldwell a three month's trip in Europe with a chance to study in the libraries there. A man so interested in young people and so noted in his field should be an interesting speaker. Personality led all other qualities in the listing of male assets by University of New Mexico co-eds. HE'LL PLAY YOUR TUNE No matter where you are, if you have on one of the dresses from our $12,98 col- lection, you'll be able to call your own tune. You'll find them here in all the new fabrics and the styles that look best on you. Little jacket dresses, the jackets will do double and triple duty with other frocks. These are the dresses that make you feel that you'll have a good time and in which you will ! mnncELs 185 Peachtree St. 60 Whitehall St. ATLANTA, GA. PeojcFvto Stem . OUtearOa THE AGONISTIC, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1938 3 Blazing Hotel Rouses Press Delegates from Slumber By ANNE ENLOE The great Chicago blaze was a mere flicker compared to the fire that those Agnes Scott Press Convention delegates experienced in Cincinnati last Friday night or morning, rather! 'Twas about five o'clock, so they said, and all were sleeping soundly (remember that the first hour after one goes to %jt - i i- i_ . . i , ill i Mane left the convention early and sleep is the hour when he sleeps the hardest). So the fire alarms roused Mary Fa from a dead sleep and she eventually realized that the hotel was on fire and that clouds of chok- ing, black smoke were pouring through the transom of her room! So she frantically waked Marie Merritt, her seemingly eternal roommate, and suggested that they make a dash for it. And while Marie was making a noble effort to pack their clothes, Mary Fa seemed always to be running around wringing her hands and raving, "What a wonderful feature story this would make!" They finally ended up by flying out to the ele- vator sans all the apparel that Ag- nes Scott deems conventional, only to learn from the elevator boy that the fire was under control and that they had missed the worst part of it! Oh, the irony of it all! The next morning they found out that Adelaide and Anne Wat- kins had slept right through all the excitement and didn't know a thing about it. But in the mean- time they had had some adventures of their own it seems that they had changed rooms for some rea- son and had kept the key to the old room. So after leaving they found that Anne had left the belt to her very most-appropriate-dress- for-a-dinner-engagement - at - the- Netherland-Plaza up in the old room. Hence Anne's wild trip back to the scene of the crime only to burst in upon a staid and sane mar- ried couple who were as surprised to see her as she was to see them. They gave her a dirty look as she backed out, but finally broke down and told her that since they were just going down to dinner she could have the room if she really wanted it! There's another good story about Anne and the wrong room (another one), but for that I'll refer you directly to her. One hint, however, it has to do with a mix-up about a Pullman compart- ment. You know that Mary Fa and went on over to Louisville to visit Mary Fa's family so, as they were leaving the hotel at the last possi- ble minute for making the train, the horrible thought came to them that they had not paid their bill, and since they were honorable Hot- tentots that would never do. So with the taxi driver champing his bits at the curb and with the por- ter literally left holding the bag, Marie opened her suitcase in the middle of the Hotel Gibson lobby and did a customs' officer search for the Agonistic money (have you paid your budget?). She final- ly found it and closed the bag, paid the bill and left much to the con- sternation of the lobby-sitters who had been enjoying it all immensely. Well, they really did make the train and arrived in Louisville (at the wrong station, incidentally) at the same time that the Guthrie family frantically-waiting-at-the- right-station happened to read in the paper about the terrible fire in the Hotel Gibson in Cincinnati! You have probably been wonder- ing all this time what happened to Julia Sewell, the other member of the delegation. Well, poor Julia N. B., EMORY (Editor's Note: This space was reserved for comment on Emory's publicity work; research has jailed to reveal evidence of any such material.) was so overwhelmed the very first night that she was hardly herself the rest of the time. It seems that after her first meeting adjourned all the meeters went up to some- one's room far up in the recesses of that mysterious hostelry and had hold your breath highballs! And they had cigarettes, too! So now you know the fate of Julia! They all said they took great part in all the discussions and things, but that every time Ad said anything the whole room would burst into loud guffaws! Ad de- fensively explained that it was the way she said it and not what she said. Turning to the serious side (there really was one) the girls all say that it was wonderful and that they learned thousands of things that will help our college publica- tions be even better. Our Agonis- tic was not far behind the Silhou- ette in receiving praise and was rated very high. And though they were traveling on money furnished by the three publications they real- ly didn't squander anything, be- cause when they were hungry the diner was always closed or else there just wasn't one on that tr:iin ! Tech seemed to hold first place in the hearts of Agnes Scott girls this week-end. On Friday night, the Co-op stu- dents gave a dance which was greatly enlivened by the pres- ence of Frances Breg, Lucile Gaines, Lib Davis, Mary Jane Bannister, Mary Louise Palmour, Annie Wilds, Marcia Mans- field, Lalla Marshall, Helen Klugh, Allie Malone, and Edith Henegar. Also on Friday night, the Tech Glee Club gave a hay ride which Edith Stover, Marjorie Boggs, and Louise Caldwell attended, On Saturday night, Carolyn Al- ley went on the hay ride given by the Tech chapter of Sigma Chi, while Grace Ward, Louise Cald- well, Grace Elizabeth Anderson and Nell Pinner went to the Beta dance. 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Peggy Willis also went home to Virginia for the week-end. Mercer Homecoming claimed the undivided attention of Marian Franklin, Dusty Hance, and Ann Millican. TRICK NOVELTY SHOP Joke Novelties, Greeting Cards, Gifts and Toys Favors for Your Parties at Wholesale Rates 82 Forsyth St., N. W. Phone JA. 9i98 Atlanta, Ga. ROLLS DEVELOPED 25* ''AlVAX * dt ra ^ kodak film drrcloped, %mVA\ oi^iii r>Tr.fdVe!ox prinu foeonfy VALA*L1 PKDCTOia OITB MAIL YOUR FILMS TO JdclTfabbit Co SPARTANBURG, ft. C Campus Celebrity Wilburn Keeps Step With Transportation Styles By ALICE CHEESEMAN "Down in the gym" . . . behind her desk, in a quiet chat with Miss Mitchell, we found Miss Wilburn, the "very pic- ture of health" and radiant-with-energy, ... we found her debating whether to schedule "Hockey or Weather" for the afternoon. Typically optimistic, she chose "Hockey," and, that dismissed for a minute, she invited us to sit down. The conversation began with Miss Wilburn serving: tc I got a cute letter this morning from Ur- sula . . ." And we, being (unfor- tunately) quite unable to return that with an ace, "Well, shucks, we did, too!" expertly, though quite surreptitiously, turned the subject to Miss Wilburn herself. She confided that, at the impres- sionable age of six years, she moved from Atlanta to Decatur in a car- riage . . . "it was a long trip," and she immediately enrolled in Glen- wood grammar school. She played dodge ball and hop-scotch, and bi- cycled or skated over each inch of Decatur, she recalled. In high school, still in Decatur, she played basketball, and acted in a play. She confessed she couldn't possibly re- call the most exciting play on the basketball court but she was cer- tain every game was most exciting! And then, high school days well done, Miss Wilburn came here to Agnes Scott as a day student (and she hastened to add that she didn't miss a thing on the campus either) . An outstanding student presi- dent of A. A., president of Black- friars, and member of Hoasc, . . . Miss Wilburn graduated and promptly enrolled in physical ed. classes at Columbia. The very next year after graduating she was back on the campus assisting in the gym department. Having earned Columbia's M.A. in physical edu- cation, she began teaching in the University of Michigan. After this, and after directing the Depart- ment of Health Education in the Nashville Y. W. C. A., she came back to Agnes Scott . . . and here she is today. She first took up golf six years ago. She knits, "if I have a lot of help!" And here she laughed at how "the girls on the sidelines" knitted on a blue suit she made once! . . . while refereeing. She ad- Miss Wilburn is exhilaratingly modern. She likes "planing" now. Last week she hopped a plane to Nashville . . . (no, 1tot a conven- tion) . . . for the game. This ride was her first up "alongside the big- dipper," and at first, she confessed, she was scared . . . then she loved it, once up. "There's no other way to travel," she emphasized. And of course we all believe her, too. Our chat was interrupted by the hockey game, and we walked out on the field all happy and feeling fortunate that we had talked to such a Hottentot, one whose ideals and accomplishments inspire the admiration and respect of all who know her. Every word of her pleas- ant drawl revealed the sportsman of fineness and sincerity that we all know and regard so affection- ately. The campus salutes you, Miss Wilburn! Come See Us At LANE'S Decatur CR. 1721 FREE TRIPS ABROAD And Liberal Commissions to energetic faculty mem- bers and students with so- cial contacts. Dignified con- nection with leading travel organization as TOUR ORGANIZERS State fully your qualifica- tions and interview will be arranged in your city. P. O. Box 988, Chicago, IU. Thirty-Two Years of Dependable Optical Service Three Locations for Your Convenience Walter Ballard Optical Co. 105 Peachtree 382 Peachtree 480 Peachtree Clock Medical Arts W. W. Orr Sign Building Doctors' Bldg. Agnes Scott College DECATUR, GA. A college for women that is widely recog- nized for its standards oi work and for the interesting character of its student activities. For further information, address J. R. McCAIN, President 4 THE AGONISTIC, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1938 Agnes Scott College Decatur, Ga. THE AGONISTIC Editorials features Vol. XXIV, No. 6 Wednesday, Nov. 9, 1938 Peace We Desire About a month ago it hardly seemed pos- sible that November 11, 1938, would find the world in any state other than one of wide- spread murderous conflict and violent hatred. We seemed inevitably upon the verge of an- other "war to end all wars." And so the comparative peace that wall be found on this Armistice Day will make our peace celebrations all the dearer. Such an unhoped-for postponement of a great con- flagration makes us all the more vociferous in our demands for the preservation of the peace that is America's today. But no longer do we advocate merely some form of isolation or neutrality. Now we urge the broader principle of world brotherhood and love for all people. For so long as we continue to harbor ill will against others and to wish for their punishment, we will know no peace, either physically, mentally, or spir- itually. With our feelings purged of all animosi- ties, however, we will be better able to guard ourselves against false propaganda and ex- aggerated atrocities. We will then face the problem of maintaining our security with open and unprejudiced minds. Only with hatred removed from its nature will the world ever find the peace it does so desire. A Richer Self f 7 know the worker from the drone I know all save myself alone." And eke the good wheat from the tare: So wrote Francois Villon, typical of all of us who realized, when Miss Hale recommend- ed "Know Thyself" as the basis of a really successful, "Fourth Ideal" personality, how very slight is our knowledge of sfclf. But what if we do learn to know ourselves? What will we find inside us? Student Government is planning its pro- grams this year in the hope that each girl will cultivate those habits of character which will make her find a richer self there at the end of the year. Dr. Frank P. Graves told us that charac- ter is our collection of habits, good and bad. Those good habits which make our character strong bring a sense of self-respect, essential for effective living. The people who have lost faith in themselves soon find that what others think makes no difference; when they can no longer live proudly with themselves, trying to impress others with good habits carries a sense of shame deeper than any profits. How shall we keep that self-respect? By consciously forming habits of honor now, later we shall find them an unconscious part of our lives. The very self-respect which we have built up through those habits will be- come our protection against the forming of any other less desirable ones. Self-respect is the outgrowth of real character, of good habits ; but it is also the basis of those ideals. Student dovernment is asking the coopera- tion of the student body in the presentation of its program to make this a honor year. We agree to follow its plans, but finally it is we who shall profit more than any system of student control. It is our lives which will be richer through growth during this year. Robert Frost Tells Students Possible Subjects for Poetry "Poems and fireflies. They represent our lucid in- tervals and glow only for a moment." Poet Robert Frost, addressing Ohio Wesleyan students, added, on the subject of what to write poetry about: "I would say, begin at pleasure and arrive at wisdom. Too many young poets want to write about philosophy at first." And Allen Tate of the University of North Carolina faculty advised literature students that "Second readings are necessary for a complete understanding of poetry." Eliza King Writes Radio News Programs Interest Alumna Relations With Notables Agnes Scott should really feel proyd of Eliza King, '3 8, who was one of the few chosen from a na- tion-wide group to accept a fellow- ship as government interne, and who is doing splendid work in Washington, D. C. She is now with the Radio Edu- cational Project of the Office of Education and writes: "You have probably heard some of the pro- grams 'Brave New World,* 'The World Is Yours,' 'Education in the News,' etc. I'll probably do some of everything research for the program, 'Audience Preparations,' such things as how to treat con- troversial subjects on the radio. I'll even attend a class in writing script! It all sounds very interest- ing and it's a grand opportunity to learn a lot about a comparatively new field in public relations. Who knows some day, I might even be doing the Agnes Scott radio pro- gram! "We have had some interesting and informative talks by executive officers of various governmental departments and agencies and had dinner at Brookings Institution, after which the president gave an address. It certainly is nice to get to know all the important people. It's nice, too, to get to know peo- ple from so many different parts of the country. I am the only one in a group of internes from the South; the boy from Texas says he's a Southwesterner, which, it seems, is quite different from a Southerner. And, of course, their greeting is al- ways 'How's you all?' Then I ex- plain that we use the term only in reference to the plural." There is always the bitter with the sweet, but nothing ever downed Eliza; so, she has mastered the dif- ficult task of cooking without a book or too much experience. Help- ful advice saved the day (and the roast it seems!) . Hereby profit, ye Hottentots, from your worthy alumna's words: "Washington is coming up to all my expectations of being a grand place to live, although I am still in the orientation stage. I am having a grand time learning how to cook. I have an apartment with another interne from Minnesota. When we started keeping house neither of us would claim any knowledge of cooking but we've done so well so far that I've about decided that there's really nothing to it after all. You should have seen us buy- ing meat one Saturday. We didn't have any idea of how much to get, how long to cook it, or anything else. Everybody in the store started giving us helpful hints and with all those, plus instructions from the butcher, our first roast was a great success!" If you wonder why Eliza is so progressive and so brilliant, recall the outstanding record she left here at Agnes Scott. Besides being an honor roll student four years, she made Phi Beta Kappa and held the offices of student recorder, vice-president of Mortar Board, president of Current History For- um, president of Junior Class, and Silhouette class editor her sopho- more year. It is no wonder Eliza is an A (alumna) S (super) C (colos- sal)! Front Row By JANE SALTERS BIG SISTER Berlin, by declaring that there must be no common Hungarian- Polish boundary, pulls the shade down on the Polish vision of a "Third Europe" created to "save the balance of power" and offers herself as benevolent Big Sister to Czechslovakia if Little Sister will promise to play Follow the Leader. SABOTAGE? Oakland, California, gets a "tre- mendously exciting experience" when the German liner Vancouver is sunk by an explosion that hints at sabotage. Investigations reveal the opinion of the German captain and crew that the explosion was "not accidental." The hull plates in which a hole five feet square was made were bent inward, show- ing that the explosion was on the outside. NINE POWER TREATY Tokyo is to "make a statement of world importance" Thursday concerning .the Nine Power Treaty, which Japan considers obsolete. At the same time Foreign Minister Hachiro Arita will give an answer to the United States' protest against Japan's "arbitrary and ille- gal" actions against "American in- terests in China." Tokyo wants to revise the Nine Power Treaty, "which is supposed to guarantee China's political and territorial sovereignty," and there is possibil- ity of a reconvocation of the pow- ers for that purpose. Japan is quite frank about her plans to rule Asia. To tke, d!iton Dear Editor: We think that since the admin- istration considers us old enough and mature enough to be intrusted with the Honor System, we should be considered old enough and ma- ture enough to be intrusted with our own health to the extent of having extra light privileges at the times when it becomes necessary. By the time this rr hand-pickid" group of girls reaches their college age, we feel that they should be able to judge for themselves as to how much sleep is necessary for their health. If a girl finds that she needs lights for some extra work and knows that she can either get along with a few hours less sleep or can make up for lost time the next night, then we think she should be given those lights. We think that lights mean bet- ter grades and better grades mean a better Agnes Scott. We think also that although extra curricular activities mean more work, they also mean better rounded, more wholehearted girls; and girls of that kind mean a better Agnes Scott. We think that worrying over grades is more detrimental to the health of the average girl at Agnes Scott than the few hours of sleep she woidd lose if she used lights long enough to study sufficiently to eliminate that worry. Sincerely, One Who Feels As Most of the Students Do. May We Present Tomorrow night the Agnes Scott Lecture Association is presenting as its first lecturer of the 1938-39 college session Dr. Ira R. Goodspeed, noted biblical authority. Not only has Dr. Goodspeed won commen- dation for his translations of and his com- mentaries on religious works, but also is he outstanding as an archaeologist. During his lecture here, he will exhibit some of the an- cient Greek manuscripts that he has dis- covered. Dr. Goodspeed is no less noteworthy as a speaker. He has appeared on the lecture pro- grams of many colleges, universities, and municipal forums. Last year the students of Randolph-Macon College voted him the most interesting speaker appearing in their series. Since Atlanta and its environs offers so great a number of musical and dramatic en- tertainments throughout the year, Lecture Association has as its purpose to provide a few lectures of intellectual and cultural value by nationally and internationally known peo- ple, rather than to give a variety of pro- grams which are intended primarily for amusement. Dr. Goodspeed is being brought to Agnes Scott for our own especial benefit not for the particular benefit of people outside our walls. It is therefore our duty, as well as our privilege, to avail ourselves of this op- portunity for enlightenment. Librarians Reap Big Catch From Objects Left in Books Philadelphia, Pa. (ACP) "Shoes and ships and sealing wax, and cabbages and kings." Almost as great a variety of objects is found between pages of books returned to Sullivan Memorial Library. The biggest catch to date has been a ten-dollar bill used as a book-mark! "But they wouldn't let me keep it," complained the almost-lucky circula- tion attendant. Stamped and addressed letters often found in the books are mailed on. Recently one addressed to Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt was discovered. Some borrowers help future readers by leaving synopses of chapters. Temple students also display their artistic ability by filling the pages with slips of paper bearing free-hand drawings, by "improv- ing" on pictures already in books, and by carefully decorating the covers. Unused theater tickets are another find, but usual- ly they are discovered too late for use. Other book-marks: rulers, calendars, clinic cards, hairpins, paper clips, stamps, four-leaf clovers, paper napkins and campaign buttons. Hanging a Frat Pin Means Life Sentence for Owner At last the fair ones who proudly display the fra- ternity pins of their male friends have gained the protection of the courts! At least they have the pro- tection of a University of Oklahoma student lawyers' practice court whose jury ruled that "hanging a pin" is promise of marriage and the basis for a breach of promise suit. In its first case on the subject, the jury awarded damages of three cents to the suing female, with the side suggestion that the money be used to write to Dorothy Dix for advice about men in gen- eral. obb Advertising Manager Alice Cheeseraan Mary Wells McNeill Feature Editors Anne Enloe Georgia Hunt Assistant Feature Editors Jane Sailers Current History Eleanor Hutchens Sports Editor Hazel Solomon Exchange Editor Jeannette Carroll Alumnae Editor Selma Stelnbaeh Club Editor Hayden Sanford * Elolse Lennard Florence Ellis Society Editors Virginia Farrar Dorothy Graham Florence Graham Circulation Managers Colleges Plan Christmas Programs Many Offer Carols; Tech Wants More Days Now is the time of the year when all men, and women too, think about Christmas, its signifi- cance, and its interpretation. Each college is planning to celebrate Christmas in its own individual way. Most colleges will offer carol concerts by the glee club or by some denominational group. Among these are Emory Univer- sity, Florence Alabama State Teachers College, and Wesleyan College. Other colleges, such as Greensboro College, N. C, present plays dealing with Christmas. Ac- cording to the Collegian, newspa- per of Greensboro, "Cricket on the Hearth" was presented December 8 to awaken "the Christmas spirit of Peace on earth, good will toward men." At Georgia State Woman's College in Valdosta, the Tradition- al Hanging of the Greens on De- cember 8 officially opened the Yuletide season on the campus. Each year at this time, the senior class follows the practice of glori- fying the Rotunda with holly and good will. Tech ( boys, according to the Technique, prepare for the Christ- mas season by hoping for extended holidays, so that they may have the same amount of vacation as is granted to students at the Univer- sity of Georgia. The Alchemist of Brenau informs us of a Christmas exhibition of imported Oriental wood-block prints in color, from the China Art Company of New York. Davidson and V. M. L are planning holiday dances and other celebrations both before and dur- ing the holidays. Front Row By JANE S ALTERS To Trie fiditon REPOUTKRS: M. L. Gill. V. J. Watklns. A. Enloe. M. L. Ratliff. C. K. HutchJns, P. Heaslett. M. Merlin. D. Welnkle. B. Alderman. J. Wltman, M. Fite. L. Franklin. J. Catea, S. Lee, C. Willis. P. Hammond. A. Enloe. E. Stubbs. E. McCall. B. Coleman. S. Self. J. Lancaster. E. Barrett. BUSINESS STAFF: B. Coleman. B. L Murlin. M. E. Leavltt. M Watklns. L. Sale. B. A. Stewart, W. Howard. W. Finger, Dear Editor: A debate, according to Webster, is a "contention, a controversy." It is evident that there is a grojap represented by a certain campus publication who has attended one or two of these word battles with- out the faintest conception of what they are supposed to be. Could this group possibly imagine that -a de- bate is a convocation for mutual flattery? Even I, simply an inter- ested onlooker and not a debater myself, realize that the first prin- ciple of argument is direct attack upon the reasoning of the "oppo- nent'' (please note the term univer- sally applied by contending debat- ers to each other). Not even a "friendly battle of wits and intel- lects" can be conducted without a trace of sarcasm and certain super- iority of manner. Can you imagine a forceful speaker timidly ventur- ing his opinion in all humility and with apologetic concessions of every point brought up by the op- position? Picture the Englishmen leaving the recent contest filled with "sur- prise and bewilderment/' and im- mediately asking their devastating opponents please to donate all their time for the remainder of the week. We suppose that they were eager to resume hostilities and "outright rudeness," but we ven- ture that the conversation was hardly "venomous." Can it be PERUVIAN EFFICIENCY President Benavidcs, of Peru, calls upon the two Americas to work for the goal of unity and "in- ternational efficiency" without sacrifice of the political, economic, or spiritual liberty of the indivi- dual nations. Progressive demo- cracy must be organized against aggressive totalitarianism. EDEN IN AMERICA North America hears Eden, of England, declare that "A modern democracy must be based upon racial and religious toleration" while South America lends an ear to the Cuban Remos as he voices America's moral obligation to up- hold "the principles of racial and religious tolerance and respect for human dignity." NO CHINA DOOR "China" shuts her door on the Western world as the Japanese pup- pet states in the "new China" area submissively parrot "Asia for the Asiatics." Is a modern Norman Conquest under way? MRS. HAHN'S SON George Raft, film actor, sends an airmail special to the twelve- year-old son of Mrs. Anna Marie Hahn, a woman executed last week for murder, to spend the Christmas holidays as his guest in Hollywood. If Oscar accepts, he is "to be sent for immediately." "SWIFT JUSTICE" Georgia's first mass /execution gives "swift justice" to six con- demned negroes at Tattnall Prison, where, after a night of spirituals and prayer, the confessed murder- ers pay the "supreme penalty" within less than an hour and a half. that the Englishmen themselves understood the traditional spirit of a debate with its necessary ex- change of none-too-flattering re- marks, and that certain people in the audience missed the entire point of the procedure? Such would seem the case. If the British debaters last year left with the conviction that it would be better "to discontinue a custom supposedly fostering friendship and understanding be- tween the youth of the two coun- tries," why, we wonder, did de- bater James Brown, of Scotland, urge Mr. Thomas Williams, of Wales (so we heard) to "include Agnes Scott, by all means, in your itinerary." Do you suppose that he enjoys encountering "an unfriend- ly, even hostile, spirit on the part of the Agnes Scott side?" Most of us are proud of our de- baters and the favorable light in which they consistently appear. While narrow-minded individuals continue to air in a publication views which, even if based upon fact, would have been much' bet- ter expressed to the debaters them- selves or to their advisors, let us hope that we may never be called upon to sit through one of their Pollyanna debates, devoid of all feeling, humor, and force. We like spirit and independence don't make sissies of our debaters! A Debate Defender. CHRISTMAS SEALS In Excelsis Sales curves are rising rapidly, over- the-counter exchanges are steadily ap- proaching the mark of half a billion Christmas buying is nearing its zenith. With all this increased Yule consump- tion the true Christmas spirit is at N a lower ebb than ever before. It is with a bored and punctilious sense of duty that the American public is purchasing its holiday gifts. Current magazines give minute specifi- cations for a "plush-lined" Christmas with full suggestions for everything from dec- orating a surrealist Christmas tree to top- ping off the Yule dinner with a Madeira- tasting party. But not a word points toward the deeper meaning of the season. It is all beribboned and sophisticated subterfuge that is a cloak for what should be the innermost thought of us all. Christmas has become just about as artificial for most of us as the flowers that decorate our most glam- orous gifts festive frills, no more, no less. How transcending it would be if we could cast aside, but for a moment, the gilt of our age and return to a simple but sincere commemoration of the birth 'of a Babe on a starry night in Bethelem, many years ago. Danish Postmaster Sells First Christmas Seals As Christmas approaches and the annual sale of Christmas Seals begins, we recall the interesting story of where and how the idea of the Christmas Seal originated. Back in 1903 in a little village of Denmark, a postmaster, Einar Holboell, got the idea of the Christmas Seal as he was sorting the voluminous Christmas mail. He noticed a great variety of cheery greetings going to friends and relatives and he wondered why these let- ters could not carry a message of health that would bring funds with which to- fight disease. Out of that thought grew the Christmas Seal. The king and queen of Denmark gave patron- age to Einar Holboell's idea and in 1904 the first seal became a reality. Other Scandinavian countries soon took up the idea and in 1907 an American woman, Emily P. Bissell, living in Wilmington, Delaware, read an account of the Danish Christmas Seal and decided that if this plan worked over there, it was worth trying in this country. And so, in the Christmas season of 1907, Miss Bissell launched the first seal sale. So successful was it and so enthusiastic was she over the inherent worth of the Christmas Seal that she persuaded the American Red Cross, with which she was closely associated, to try out a na- tion-wide seal sale in the fall of 1908. In 1910 the American Red Cross took the re- cently organized National Tuberculosis Associa- tion into partnership for the conduct of the Christmas Seal sale. This partnership existed un- til in 1920, the American Red Cross, desiring to concentrate on its own annual membership roll call, withdrew from the partnership. Since then, the National Tuberculosis Association has been sole proprietor of the Christmas Seal in the United States and each year it authorizes the forty-eight states and thousands of local committees to sell the seals and to carry on the fight against tuber- culosis. More than forty foreign countries have adopted Finar Holboell's idea and have used or are now using Christmas Seals as a means of support for their tuberculosis programs. In the United States practically all the work of the state and lo- cal tuberculosis associations is supported by the annual sale of these seals. By mutual agreement between the National, state and local associations, 95 per cent of the gross proceeds from the seal sale remain in the state where the seals are sold. We are urged to join with the millions of people throughout the world who are sharing their Christmas joy with others by helping to fight tuberculosis. Buy your Christmas Seals today. Help to Protect Your Home from Tuberculosis Vote On Name In Chapel The Agonistic Vote On Name In Chapel yoL. xxiv AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE, DECATUR, GA., WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1939 Z115 No. 10 Board Grants $2,500,000 Fund For Agnes Scott, Emory Plans Photo Courtesy Constitution. Presidents Discuss Center Dr. Harvey W. Cox, left, President of Emory University, and Dr. James R. McCain, President of Agnes Scott College, discuss the $2,- 500,000 endowment as a step in the development of the University Center. Judges Recommend Name, 'Agnes Scott Mirror' Final Decision Restr With Student Body Finding no name submitted by the students worthy of winning the prize in the Agonistic contest to give this newspaper a better name, the contest judges have made as their recommendation to the student body the name, the Agnes Scott Mirror. This recom- mendation was made after the judges had given careful considera- tion to each of the seventy-five names entered in the contest. I Many of these suggestions re- ceived favorable comment, but were ruled out became of their usej by publications of other colleges. > The judges recommended the Ag- \ ties Scott Mirror for three specific J reasons: 1. It most clearly represents the aims of the college newspaper to give a personal and accurate ac- count of Agnes Scott news. 2. It has the dignity and distinc- tion that will make it stand the test of many years' usage. 3. It will not be easily miscalled or misunderstood by people out- side the college. Those serving as judges of the contest were: President J. R. Mc- Cain, Dean Carrie Scandrett, Dr. George P. Hayes, professor of Eng- lish; Miss Annie May Christie, As- sistant Professor of English; Mary Ellen Whetsell, President of Stu- (Continued on Page 2, Col. 4) Dr. Robinson Will Represent Agnes Scott Dr, Henry A. Robinson will leave January 19 for Danville, Kentucky, to represent Agnes Scott at the inauguration of Dr. Robert Lee McLeod, Jr., as president of Centre College. While in Danville he will be the guest of his sister, Miss Laura Robinson, alumna of Agnes Scott and Associate Profes- sor of Ancient Languages at Cen- tre College. Mortar Board Gives Last of Parties Freshmen Meet Young Men of Vicinity Tonight will be the last in the series of parties given by Mortar Board to introduce Agnes Scott freshmen to boys from Atlanta, Decatur, and environs. The first and second of these parties, which are held in the Murphey Candler building, were on Monday and Tuesday nights. Committees for the three par- tics are: Dates, Douglas Lyle, chairman, Jane Moore Hamilton, and Mary Ellen Whesell; Enter- tainment, Jeon Bailey, chairman, Marie Merritt, and Mary Hollings- worth; Food, Mamie Lee Ratliff, chairman, and Adelaide Benson; Decorations, Mary Frances Guth- rie, chairman, and Emma McMul- len. Blackfriars Give The Green Vine 7 Author is Alumna Of Agnes Scott At the request of a large New York dramatic company, Agnes Scott Blackfriars will give the world premiere of "The Green Vine," a mystery play by Nan Stephens, an Agnes Scott alumna and author of several plays recent- ly presented on Broadway. The performance will be on Saturday evening, February 18, following the Junior banquet. The central figure in the plot is George Brand, who has just died when the play opens. His rela- tives come to attend the reading of his will, and complications arise when George's spirit appears vis- ibly. His spirit so pervades his house that the relatives feel that he is present all the time, watch- ing them and influencing them. The cast is as follows: Mary Brand, Helen Moses; Myrtle Brand Keenan, Evelyn Sears; Peggy Brand, Margaret Hopkins; Mrs. Birdie Fuller, Alice Adams or Laura Wood Sale; Messalina, Julia Sewell; Cousin George Brand, "Wal- ter Paschal; Tom Brand Powers, Tom Wesley; Peter Brand, Marion Camp. The parts of Geoffrey Cannon and Japhet Twilliger re- main to be cast. Mortar Board Tests Social Knowledge Do you know when a girl should share expenses with her date, when it is proper to begin eating at a banquet, or what is the correct way to hold a table knife? If you are rather vague on these and many other questions in social usage, be sure to take the test given by Mortar Board this Friday, January 20, at 3:30 p. m. in Buttrick Hall. May Day Selects E. Hutchens "Orpheus and Eurydice" As a result of the recent scenario contest May Day this spring will be built around the love story of Orpheus and Eurydice, the Greek lovers who were parted by death and almost reunited by Orpheus' perilous descent into Hades to bring back Eurydice. The winning scenario chosen at a meeting of the May Day com- mittee on Tuesday, January 10, was written by Eleanor Hutchens. Honorable mention went to Hen- rietta Thompson for her version of the same story, and to Julia Sewell for her scenario "The Sleeping Beauty." The story of Orpheus and Eury- dice is that of two lovers, sub- limely happy until Eurydice dies of a snake's venom. Orpheus, dis- traught by grief, charms his way into Hades by the beauty of his music, which he plays on a magic lyre. Once there he persuades Pluto to let him bring Eurydice to the upper world again. The only condition is that he not look back until the journey is done. Orpheus complies until the very end, but finally, unable to restrain himself, he turns and looks back, only to see Eurydice move sorrowfully away. This second grief is too much for Orpheus, and he dies, but in death the lovers' spirits are once more united. Music for the production will be by Gluck, and the story lends itself admirably to unique effects of lighting and staging. Members Comment Favorably on University Center Development Heartily endorsing the program to make Atlanta a Uni- versity Center for* the South, the General Education Board of New York has for the seventh time in thirty years of- fered to contribute to Agnes Scott, in order that the College may become a first class institution for service in the South. According to the proposal, the Board will give $2,500,000 toward the minimum of $7,500,000 need- ed to launch the University Cen- ter development. Of this total amount offered, Agnes Scott will receive $500,000; and Emory Uni- versity, $2,000,000. Our part in the campaign will be to raise $1,- 000,000; and Emory will endea- vor to raise $4,000,000. The full DR. J. McD. RICHARDS Faculty Names Phi Beta Kappa Members Seminary President Makes Chapel Address Speaking oh the general theme of the importance of true scholar- ship, Dr. J. McDowell Richards, president of Columbia Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Decatur, Ga., will give the principal address at the announcement service of the first Agnes Scott elections to Phi Beta Kappa for 193 8-39, on Sat- urday morning, January 21, in Gaines Chapel. Dr. Richards obtained his M.A. from Princeton and from Oxford University in England, and his B. D. from Columbia Theological Seminary. He studied at Oxford under a Rhodes Scholarship. He is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Omicron Delta Kappa, and Kappa Alpha fraternities. Maurice Hindus Will Lecture On Czechoslovakia An authoritative first-hand ac- count of what is really happening in Czechoslovakia will be the next presentation of the Agnes Scott Lecture Association when on Feb- ruary 24, Maurice Hindus, noted writer and speaker, will lecture here on the subject of "Czecho- slovakia Watchdog of Man- kind/' The third lecturer to appear this year at Agnes Scott under the auspices of the Lecture Association will be Andre Maurois, French novelist and biographer. Making only fourteen lectures on this, his second tour of America, Mr. Mau- rois will speak here on March 27. Presidents Visit Rebekah Dining Hall The presidents of the six institutions making up the University Center group and the Advisory Faculty Council of the Center were entertained at dinner in the Rebekah Scott dining hall last night, January 17. goal is to be subscribed by 1942. Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., chairman of the General Educa- tion Board, in a recent letter to President James Ross McCain of Agnes Scott, said, "I am well ac- quainted with the importance and significance of this cooperative educational enterprise which you and the other institutions involved have been working out and feel with you that it has in it very great possibilities/' And President Raymond B. Fos- dick of the same Board comment- ed, "We believe that the new plans (Continued on Page 2, Col. 4) Hollingsworth to Head Opera At a meeting of the senior class on Saturday morning, January 14, Mary Hollingsworth was proposed by the nominating committee and unanimously elected by the class to be chairman of the 1939 Sen- ior Opera. The committee also recommend- ed that there be a board of direc- tors composed of the various com- mittee chairmen and headed by the opera chairman. Such a board, it is thought, will lessen the work and the responsibility of the gen- eral chairman and will bring about greater coordination among the groups. Members of the nominating committee were Cary Wheeler, Jane Dryfoos, Mary Frances Guthrie, Amelia Nickels, Jeanne Flynt, and Mary Ellen Whetsell. College Sends Delegate Registrar S. Guerry Stukes rep- resented the college at the annual meeting of. the Association of American Colleges and Universi- ties in Louisville Kentucky, Thurs- day, January 12. Mr. Stukes is a member of the Association's committee *which ex- amines and accredits high schools. 2 THE AGONISTIC, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18. 1939 Mortar Board Attends Installation Members of the local chapter of Mortar Board will take part in the installation of a chapter of this National Honorary Fraternity at the University of Georgia Athens, Ga., Saturday, January 21. ' Mrs. Harold Richards, editor of the Mortar Board Quarterly, will represent the National Council of Mortar Board and officiate in the ritual of the ceremony. Guthrie Appoints Baty, Hutchens, Reins Apprentices Believing that some provision should be made for training mem- bers of The Agcmistic editorial staff in the mechanics of a news- paper, Mary Frances Guthrie, edi- tor, has announced the appoint- ment of Evelyn Baty, Eleanor Hutchens, and Mary Reins as ap- prentice editors. In connection with this appren- ticeship these girls are attending special newspaper laboratories in which the editor is giving instruc- tions in newspaper typography and composition. Beginning with The Agonistic for January 2 5, each of the ap- prentice editors will gain actual experience through writing the ed- itorials and planning the make-up of one edition. This new plan re- places the traditional Agonistic class contests, which have been discontinued this year due to the insufficient benefits that accrue to the students in comparison with the work entailed. Hobo Shirt if the lady- is a tramp . . . this gay little cotton shirt in checkerboard plaid, with pointed collar, four pearl buttons, and a dash of "going-my-way-mister?" only 1.00 at RICH'S Blouse Street Shop Floor Beauty Salon at 115 Clairmont Avenue, which will open on or about February 1st. Prices are the same as formerly. Call DEarborn 8011 now for your appointments. Agnes Scott Students Will Recommend THE ORIGINAL WAFFLE SHOP For Fine Foods After Shows and Dances 62 Pryor St. Just Below Candler Bldg. Board Grants 1 (Continued from Page 1, Col. 5) in Atlanta represent one of the most significant developments in Southern education with which it has been our privilege to be as- sociated." The money which Agnes Scott will receive from the Board will be used for increased endowment; and that which Emory will re- ceive, for a Graduate School. Plans are also being made by Agnes Scott officials for the erection of a new dormitory with rooms for 100 girls and a dining hall and kitchen for the whole campus. This dormitory will be named Hopkins Hall. In addition, a new science hall and a fine arts build- ing and chapel will be built. Although this particular grant of the General Board of Education is made just to Agnes Scott and Emory, the University Center pro- gram is developing through the cooperation of these important in- stitutions as well: Georgia School of Technology, University of Georgia at Athens, Columbia Theo- logical Seminary, University Sys- tem of Georgia, and High Museum of Art. Dr. Phillip P. Davidson of Ag- nes Scott is secretary of the Ad- visory Faculty Council of the six institutions. Other council of- ficers are: Dr. Goodrich C. White of Emory, chairman; and Dr. John L. Daniel of Georgia Tech, vice chairman. Judges Choose (Continued from Page 1, Col. 1) dent Government, and Mary Fran- ces Guthrie, editor of the Agonis- tic. At the open forum meeting of Student Government tomorrow, January 19, in chapel, the student body will discuss this new name and vote upon it. If the students vote in favor of the Agnes Scott Mirror rather than in favor of the present name, The Ag07iistic, the new name will be brought before the faculty for their approval. Many Enjoy Evening At Harrison Hut Faculty and Students Join in Playing Games Hottentots seventy strong gath- ered at Harrison Hut's open house on Saturday evening, January 7. From 7:30 until 9:00 the students and faculty members enjoyed the games, songs, open fire, and food. Dr. McCain served as official ten- der and members of Outing Club and Presidents Council were host- esses. Presidents Council is anxious for the student body to avail it- self of the privilege of using the hut and announces the following regulations: as few as five girls may spend the afternoon there; after time limit the same number may use the hut if accompanied by a chaperon; all arrangements should be made through the dean's office. Dr. McCain Represents College Dr. J. R. McCain, president of Agnes Scott, represented the col- lege on Thursday, January 12, at the launching of a campaign by Wesleyan College, Macon, Ga., in order that sufficient funds can be secured to buy back the Wesleyan College plant, which has gone in- to the hands of the receivers. At that time Dr. McCain ad- dressed the many educators pres- ent on the value of a Christian liberal arts college for women. \ FRIED CHICKEN DINNER 50c Good Food Is Good Health HOTEL CANDLER Pay Us a Visit Juniors, Freshmen Conquer In Initial Basketball Games Juniors are Victorious by 51-14 While Freshmen Lead 36-27 The juniors and freshmen drew first blood in the initial basketball games of the season Friday night in the gym, worsting the seniors and sophomores before a crowd of more than a hundred spectators. The juniors swamped their op- ponents 51-14; the freshmen, leading from the first, snatched a 36-27 victory from the sophomores. The junior-senior game began junior-senior game fast, play sweeping toward the senior goal for the first score by Milner. With the help of Slack's leaping-through-keyholes talents Milner made the second goal, eas- ily dropping the ball in from un- der the basket. She followed with goal after goal as the crippled sen- ior team patiently sought to block them. Carmichael showed up well in opposition, making most of the seniors' fourteen points. The second half opened with the juniors' passing system well under way and working smoothly. Mil- ner and Slack piled up goals over- whelmingly as Carmichael saved her class from contplete white- washing by accurate shooting and nice passing. The Thomp- son-Milner pass, a flat throw al- most half the distance of the court, was repeatedly responsible for junior goals. The game ended in a technical knockout for the juniors, 51-13. The freshmen, with typical en- thusiasm, rushed their opponents into the defense with a passing barrage culminating in a goal by Webster during the first few min- utes of play. McElwaney, show- ing good form and accuracy, made several spectacular shots. Dyar proved adept at avoiding the guarding of the taller freshman players. But the sophomores lacked the aggressiveness of the freshman team, finishing the half with the ominous score of 22-9. The fleet freshmen showed add- ed verve as the second half began. Robert, Skinny, Sara and Lorraine are now at the CLAIRMONT BEAUTY SALON Temporarily located at 207 Wat- kins Building, 114 E. Ponce de Leon Avenue, during the con- struction of the new Clairmont Webster in particular outran her opponents, ducking under guard and passing beautifully. As the game neared its close the sopho- mores began to click, but the whistle blew on a 36-27 freshman triumph. Freshmen 3 Sophomores Dunn, C. RF Stubbs McElwaney LF Dyar Webster, D. JC Bell Lott SC Steinbach, A. Gellerstedt RG Wilds, S. Brooks LG Klugh Juniors Seniors Milner RF Jones, J. Slack LF Carter Carson JC Carmichael Moses SC Steele Thompson RG Benson Ware LG Doty Substiutes: Freshmen Thomas, Bradfield, Levie; Sophomores Self, Kendrick. Radio Program Features Special Chorus of GleeClub Featured on the Agnes Scott radio program, Campus Silhouettes, yesterday afternoon, January 17, at 4:30 p. m. over WSB, was the special chorus of the Glee Club, under the direction of Mr. Lewis H. Johnson, instructor of voice. In the broadcast of January 10, Current History Forum presented a skit in the form of a discussion of the Pan-American Peace Con- ference, held during Christmas at Lima, Peru. Those participating in the discussion were Elinor Tyler, president of the Forum, and Mary Frances Guthrie and Ruth Slack, club members. Jeanne Flynt and Miss Carrie Phinney Latimer ap- pear in each broadcast to introduce the different organizations. The radio script was written by the following members of Current History Forum: Elinor Tyler, Douglas Lyle, Mary Frances Guth- rie, and Violet Jane Watkins. DE. 3309 DE. 5922 740 East Lake Drive 128 E. Ponce de Leon Greenhouses;inc. 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McCAIN, President THE AGONISTIC, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1939 3 Campus Co-eds Give Slant On Agnes Scott Life By ANNE ENLOE "Resolved that this house approves of co-education" is the question the affirmative side of which Bill Elkin wants to use for his Pi Alpha Phi try-out since he has become at least a part time member of the Agnes Scott student body (and he is considering making the race for president of stu- dent government, too). Of course you know that Bill and his Emory classmate, George Clary, are the latest step toward the "Greater Agnes Scott" co-eds. Every Thursday they go so far as to cut a class at their own Alma Mater to move over to their sister institution for Dr. Raper's class and lab in "Race Relations." The time during that day that they aren't in class or squiring one of three or four Hottentots around, they spend in the library, the local concentration camp, you know. Bill says that our library is much quieter than Emory's, but that concentration is harder for him to attain here. Can it be the architecture, Bill? Both of the boys wonder why girls always change their point of vision when they look at them. Girls just won't look them straight in the face. When asked about being in class with forty girls, Elkin says, "It's funny as heck!" Dignified Clary says, "It's a unique experience." They refuse to sit together in class and say that the presence of girls insipres them. In fact, that's the thing they like most about Agnes Scott, aside from their intense in- tests in sociology (you under- stand). They are of the opinion that the girls here are attractive, high type, and intelligent enough to be interesting. Bill likes the feminine type congratulations, Sammie and George likes the brainy type congratulations, Sophie Honor Roll Montgomery! Besides the above mentioned things, Bill and George like Ag- nes Scott particularly because of such things as non-compulsory chapel attendance, Dr. Raper, whom they consider a most wide awake and valuable professor, and the general atmosphere on the campus. Our greatest need, according to them, is more and better hat-racks in fact, HAT RACKS! Emory's greatest need is Agnes Scott co- eds. DECATUR BEAUTY SALON Calling All Girls DE. 4692 The Place To Go After Dance or Show PIG'N WHISTLE and PEACOCK ALLEY Where the Food Is Always Good and Prices So Reasonable Two Delegates Give Reports Thompson, Whetsell Bring Back Ideas Mary Ellen Whetsell and Hen- rietta Thompson returned full of ideas for the New Year from the N. S. F. A. convention, held De- cember 27-31, at Purdue Univer- sity, Lafayette, Indiana. In a round of social events and busi- ness meetings, they came in con- tact with representatives from nu- merous colleges. The theme of the program was "Student Leadership in Communi- ty Life." In connection with this theme, some of the many topics that they discussed were problems of student organization, problems of discipline, and problems con- nected with the athletic program of their schools and curriculum. Each member was appointed head of a commission. Mary Ellen was appointed chairman of the Stimu- lation Committee, formed to dis- cuss methods of creating interest among the students in student gov- ernment work, while Henrietta took charge of the committee deal- ing with women's student govern* ment in small schools. Last April Mary Ellen was elected chairman of the woman's division of the Southeastern Federation of College Students and Press Representatives, which will meet at the Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina this spring. In an open letter to the N. S. F. A. Convention, President Roose- velt said, "It is my faith that you, with a high appreciation of the es- sential nobility of the individual as your guide in the management of men, will not only maintain and preserve our democratic heritage in the years to come, but will enrich and extend it in ways that now can be only dimly foreseen." Sewell Leads in Club Play Blackfriars held its regular meeting on Tuesday, January 17, at 7:00 p. m. in Miss Gooch's studio. After the business meet- ing, a play, "Where But in Amer- ica," was presented. The cast in- cluded Julia Sewell as Hilda, Gay Swagerty as Mr. Espenhayne, and Ruth Brody as Mrs. Espenhayne. It was directed by Jeanne Redwine. VERA BEAUTY SHOP Presents MR. PAUL of New York London CALL DE. 6211 FOR APPOINTMENT GILL CLEANERS 2-HOUR SERVICE ODORLESS PROCESS 412 Church St. DE. 7502 Cabinet Plans Programs, Discussions Dr. John McSween Is Speaker For Religious Week At the annual winter retreat of the Christian Association cabinet, held in two meetings January 7 and 8 at the Harrison hut, pro- grams were planned for the rest of the present cabinet's term to carry out the theme of finding the abundant life in activities im- mediately around us and in those of more world-wide interest. The cabinet also started work on a series of discussion groups for the whole student body, definite plans for which are to be announced later. To continue the theme during the next quarter, after an explana- tion of national Y. W. C. A. work, Tuesday, January 17, with Mr. Bill McKee as (tentative) speaker, Miss Helen Carlson will talk January 31, about an abundant life in ac- ademic work, after which follows religious week, starting February 7 under the guidance of Dr. John McSween, with whom conferences also may be arranged. For the week of February 14, the tenta- tive plans include chapel programs and discussion groups on men- women relations to be led by Mrs. Morgan. Following that there will be a series of three programs on the general idea of an abundant life in agriculture, probably to be led by Dr. Arthur Raper, in In- dustry, and in politics, speakers for which are not chosen as yet. The first program after spring' holidays will be on "The Abund- ant Life in Service." Programs for the rest of the year will be car- ried out by the new cabinet for the term 1939-40. Faculty Members Go to Meeting In Richmond The one hundred and third meeting of the American Associa- tion for* the Advancement of Sci- ence and Associated Societies was held in Richmond, Virginia, from December 27 to 31. Dr. Ernest H. Runyon, Miss Frances McCalla, and Miss Jeanne Matthews repre- sented Agnes Scott in the interest of science, and Dr. Henry A. Rob- inson attended the meeting of the mathematicians which, after ; the first day, was held in Williams- burg. Forty affiliated and associ- ated societies participated in this meeting at which over five thou- sand people were present. During the day, meetings of various departments were held, at which time papers were given, new discoveries announced, and problems discussed by the leading scientists of America, Cuba and Canada. The winter meeting of the As- sociation next year will be in Co- lumbus, Ohio. BAILEY BROTHERS SHOE SHOP 142 Sycamore Street Decatur, Ga. QGalavanting ( 2Gals Evening Dresses S4.50 Up Street Dresses $3.50 Up Costumes for Children and Adults CLIO JOHNSON 332 W. Benson St. DE. 4032 A somewhat belated Happy New Year to everyone but it looks this week as if everyone has made a resolution to stay on our campus rather than off. The A.T.O. house dance at Emory Saturday night brought out a few: Sue Phillips, Annie Wilds, Virginia Stanley, Dot Estes, Florence Ellis, Marion Phillips, Tade Merrill, Keeker Newton, Grace Walker. The S. A. E. formal Friday night was the reason for all these young ladies rushing around in the Biltmore Frankie Butt, Char- lene Burke, Julia Porter, Martha Dunn, Helen Jester, Eloise Len- nard, Florrie Guy, Martha Mar- shall, Catherine Ivie, Jane Moore Hamilton, Sara E. Lee, Jane Jones, Louise Newton, Martie Doak, Car- olyn Dunn, Pat Reasoner, Sarah Copeland. At the Chi Phi house dance Sat- urday night, Carolyn Alley, Char- lene Burke, Susan Goodwyn, Row- ena Barringer and Helen Jester at the Sigma Chi tea dance at Tech Friday. Now about those people who left here Betty Embry and Nell Pinner went to Americus to see Jane Luthy this week end. Lucille Gaines and Mary Ivy spent the week end in Anderson attending the Ring Dance at Clemson. Cal- lie Carmichael spent the week end at home in McDonough. Weezie Sams went to the Black and White dance at Auburn. Puppets Come To Agnes Scott French Club Brings Punch and Judy Fernand Brossard, "Guignoliste" on board the French line flagship Normandie, will present Guignol, a punch and Judy show Wednes- day, January 18, at 4:30 p. m, in the chapel. The performance is free and the college community and children of the faculty are in- vited. The Guignol, French equivalent of "Punch and Judy," dates back to the days of the wandering minstrel. The puppets are made of wood, plaster, and cloth. M. Brossard, who has been working with puppets since he was four years old, has been with the French line as official Guignolistic for a good many years. His "theatre" therefore, has crossed the ocean so many times that it has covered more than 500,000 miles. What Punch says to Judy doesn't really matter, for Ferdinand Brossard is expert at pantomine. The repertoire of jolly little plays is both diversified and alive with human interest. It is all quaint . . . the miniature stage, the scen- ery, the marvelously costumed characters, and the talents of this ventriloquist, who has dedicated a life time to making childhood happy through a medium as old as France itself. B. O. Z. Has Meeting B. O. 2. met on Friday, Janu- ary 13, at 8:00 o'clock in Main. Henrietta Blackwell, Cora Kay Hutchins, and Sam Olive Griffin read. The hostesses for the occa- sion were Cora Kay Hutchins, Henrietta Blackwell, and Julia Sewell, and delicious refreshments were served. Ualentine^ Special A lovely, personal, and most appreciated one YOUR PHOTOGRAPH FREE The coloring of one of your new- photographs taken before February 28th. ELLIOTT'S Peachtree Studio WA. 8167 Atlanta v S3 CAftT 189-191 Peachtree Street IN THE HEART OF THE THEATRE AND SHOPPING DISTRICT 4 THE AGONISTIC, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1939 Agnes Scott College Decatur, Ga. THE AGONISTIC Editorials features Vol. XXIV, No. 10 Wednesday, Jan. 18, 1939 No Oligarchy At the Open Forum in chapel tomorrow the final step in the Agonistic's drive to change the name of this newspaper will come into view. To date we have been most encouraged by the attitude of the College community toward the movement. Many of the faculty have evidenced their desire to cooperate in our effort to find a more suitable name, many of the students submitted entries in the name contest, and the judges have made an excellent recommendation for the new name. Much has been accomplished in the drive, and we come now to the most im- portant part of our movement the final student vote. Since we are definitely op- posed to any possible attempt to railroad the new name, the Agnes Scott Mirror, we urge the students to attend the forum, to find out our reasons for advocating the change, and to take part in the discussion. Railroading results when a few people are allowed to monopolize a discussion and prevent anyone's speaking against a move. It thus tends toward an oligarchy. The Agnes Scott Student Government was founded on principles directly con- trary to such a form of government. It is based on the broadest democratic prin- ciples, foremost among which is the right of every student to express her views. But these democratic theories are destroyed when the students are reluctant to par- ticipate in the Open Forum discussions. If we are to preserve this campus de- mocracy and to ward off a campus olig- archy, we must have greater student dis- cussion. It is not just our privilege, but also our duty to express our opinions at these meetings. Let us make this the first Forum of the new year one which measures up more nearly to our democratic principles. Editorial Notes Since the General Board of Education has given the college so generous a gift we now have hopes that the Administra- tion will be able to scrape up a few pen- nies and equip the dormitories with at least one or two free telephones. The first basketball game of the winter quarter was attended by a fairly large crowd. However, we should have a much better attendance. Show your class spirit, and at the same time get a few thrills (and laughs) by coming to the next games. You may know as much about etiquette as Emily Post, but we will wager that you will learn still more if you take the social usage tests on Friday afternoon. SI) c Agonistic Agnes Scott College Student Newspaper Vol. 24 Wednesday, January 18 No. 10 Mary Francos Guthrio Editor Evelyn Baty Mary Reins Assistant Editors Elizabeth Kennedy Copy Editor Rebecca Drucker Assistant Copy Editor Marie Merrltt Business Manager Mary Louise Dobbs Advertising Manager Alice Cheesoman Mary Wells McNeill Feature Editors Anne Enloe Georgia Hunt Assistant Feature Editors REPORTERS: M. L. Gill. Ratllff. ('. K. Hutrhlns, P. STAFF .lane Salters Current History Eleanor Hutchens Sports Editor Hazel Solomon Exchange Editor Jeannette Carroll Alumnae Editor Selma Stelnbach Club Editor Hayden Sanford Eloise Leonard Florence Ellis Society Editors Virginia Farrar Dorothy Graham Florence Graham Reth Paris Or.le Smith Circulation Managers V. J. Watkins. A. Enloe. M. L. Heaslett. M. Merlin. I). WcinkJe. B. Alderman. J. Witman. M. Fite. L. Franklin. J. Cates, S. Lee. a Willis. P. Hammond. A. Enloe. E. Stubbs, E. McCall, B. Coleman, S. Self. J. Lancaster. E. Barrett. BUSINESS STAFF: B. Coleman. B. L. Murlin. ML E. Leavitt. M. Watkins. L. Sale, B. A. Stewart. W. Howard. W. finger, L. Schwtnke. Davidson Admires History, Sonja Henie National Council Debates Popularized History Dr. Philip Davidson went his- tory-seeking over the Christmas holidays when he met in confer- ence with historians from all over the country for a meeting of the American Historical Association in Chicago. The official stamp- ing-ground of the Association was the world's largest hotel, the Ste- phens, which, according to Dr. Davidson, is "absolutely tremend- ous!" In all of its three lobbies his- torians buzzed in excited disputes of historical points, dashed around looking for celebrities, and en- joyed themselves generally. A new method of presenting papers was tried by the Associa- tion. Whereas formerly three papers were read in one session and followed by a brief discussion, in the recent meeting only one paper was read at a session, and the re- maining time was devoted to full and open, discussion of the paper. This arrangement gave ample time for some interesting debating. In one session, Sidney B. Fay and Ber- nadotte Schmitt, noted authorities on the World War, discussed at length their theories concerning the origins of the War, and after sev- eral hours of debate, both stuck to their original positions. A session on the cultural re- lations between the United States and Europe was interesting. In the two papers presented, European Ideas Not Immigrating to Amer- ica and American Ideas Not Immi- grating to Europe, the fact was brought out that, among other things, the British Civil Service still remains British, and the Amer- ican system of education has not as yet traveled abroad. Revision of the Crusades and a Study of Abo- lition also proved absorbing topics. Something new in history pre- sentation was debated by the coun- cil. It was suggested that the As- sociation sponsor a popularized his- tory magazine in which history would be presented in an accurate but thoroughly entertaining man- ner. Jokes, cartoons, historical stories, silly illustrations, etc., would be used to bring before the public the happenings of the not- forgotten past. Annually the American Histor- ical Associatin awards a prize to the outstanding book of the year, the book being selected by the John H. Dunning prize commit- tee. This year Dr. Davidson was appointed to this committee of three, the other two members be- ing Paul Buck of Harvard, author of the Pulitzer prixe winner Road to Reunion, and Viola F. Barnes of Mt. Holyoke, author of Dominion of New England. When asked what his disap- pointments were, Dr. Davidson sighed his only regret "that I didn't go to see Sonja Henie at Soldiers Field! 0 It was only on the train heading for Georgia that he discovered what a silver opportu- nity he had missed. Front Row By JANE SALTERS Washington Merry - Go - Round adds a spicy flavor to the news with its recent statement that the United States aviation firms have been of great assistance in forward- ing the aircraft development of the Reich by selling planes to the Ger- mans before the prohibitory laws of 1933 and 1934 and by selling "parts and patents" to them sub- sequently. Refugees and Relief Franco's forces make new and bigger headlines, seize two rich provinces bordering on Barcelona, and approach to within 28 miles of the loyalist capital, sending about 70,000 refugees pouring into the already overburdened city. A special Senate committee cuts the president's relief appropriation by $150,000,000 and proposes a plan of uniting all the relief agen- cies into a Department of Public Works with a "permanent federal assistance program" and alloting funds on the basis of state popula- tion. Irish Show a Spark Irish Republican illegal organi- zations post notices in Belfast and Dublin demanding withdrawal of all British civil and military rep- resentatives from the island, while 2000 "members of the old Irish Republican army" declare that the country will enter into no mili- tary alliance or cooperation with England while an "English soldier remains on Irish soil." Atlanta Becomes Famous The General Education Board of New York grants a total of $2,- 500,000 toward the formation of a great University Center in At- lanta, the institutions benefited in- cluding Emory, Tech, Agnes Scott, Columbia Seminary, and the High Museum and School of Art. To Tnx 6c?iton Dear Editor: It seems to me that something should be done about the price of meals for guests in the dining room! I have heard quite a bit of complaint lately along this line. _ Perhaps one of two plans could be worked out in order to reduce the prevailing price of fifty cents per meal for guests. The first of these plans would be to have a dif- ferent price for each meal; for example, twenty-five cents for breakfast, thirty-five cents for lunch, and fifty cents for dinner. The other plan which might be adopted would be to sell meal tic- kets for guests at a special price of three for a dollar. Either of these plans would help students immensely! Sincerely, A Thrifty Thinker. Obcrlin College officials were astonished not long ago when they received an enrollment application "signed with a footprint." It was the signature of Wesley Cox, 3 days old, son of Budd Cox, Ober- lin's frosh coach. It was filed away for reference about eigh- teen years hence. Campus in Car- toon. Garden of Eden The corner stone of a truly greater Ag- nes Scott was laid last week when the Gen- eral Education Board of New York con- cluded its arrangements to establish a University Center for the South in At- lanta. As Dr. McCain stated, the College is not ambitious to increase its enrollment and grow into a large institution. It desires rather to add to the quality of its work and to "safeguard its character as a Christian school of high standing." With this ideal Agnes Scott is to be a most important unit in the University Program and an institution rendering un- limited service to the South. The College is to be a foundation upon which the Emory University Graduate School, the most pressing need which the University Center aims to meet, can rest and from which it can receive strength. Agnes Scott is nearing the close of her fiftieth year of service a period in which the institution has advanced from a weak and struggling school to a College rank- ing among the best in high standards of intellectual work. As we are about to en- ter the second fifty-year period, we re- iterate our President's happiness that we are "in the midst of an educational renais- sance and an era of good institutional fel- lowship that would have seemed to our founders like the Garden of Eden." Parade of Opinion By ASSOCIATED COLLEGIATE PRESS DIPLOMACY The humor that seems to make U. S. citizens less susceptible to hysteria and mass-ignorance didn't fail to crop out in this crisis as it has in most others. The laugh originated when West Virginia University mem- bers of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity staged a "Hitler Party" to which members came costumed like Hitler. The German press, famed fotr not being able to take a joke, seriously scorched the party-goers by calling them "insolent, shameless and silly." Not to be outdone, they cabled Hit- ler thus: "West Virginia University students hereby sever relations with Germany, prosit." PEACE Far from cloistered have been U. S. halls of learning during the period of world-wide unrest that has made the citizens of all nations wander far from the placidness of Ferdinand the Bull. Collegians and their teachers are taking an active interest in the state of the world, and are becoming more belligerent when it comes to de- fending democracy. Chief blow to the passive pacifism that in oth- er years brought an endorsement of the famed Oxford Oath ("I won't fight under any circum- stances") was the abandonment of the oath by the delegates to the conventions of the American Student Union and the National Student Fed- eration of America. Both meetings urged con- tinued peace education, but both more or less ap- proved the President's rearmament policies. Presidential messages on rearmament brought a chorus of "yeas" from the collegiate press, with only here and there a scattered "nay." At the University of Virginia, "College Topics" stated the case for the supporters of the move like this: "Pacifism and optimism insofar as world peace is concerned are admirable under normal condi- tions, but Utopianlike and thoroughly dangerous while world affairs arc in their present turbulent state. We are people who espouse and champion democracy democracy faces unpredictable trouble. We are people who espouse and cham- pion disarmament at the present time, such ac- tion on our part with the known status of other powers on the subject, would be suicidal. There- fore, we must exercise sagacity in the administra- tion of our government in order tha it prove itself the ultimate in social and economical gov- ernment of the human race. We must prepare for the direct emergency in defense of our stand- ards and our country." 7 Nominate May Queen The Agonistic Nominate May Queen VOL. XXIV WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1939 AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE, DECATUR, GA., Z115 No. 11 Phi Beta Kappa Chooses Five Happy, indeed, are these new members of Phi Beta Kappa: front row, left to right, Marie Merritt, Lou Pate, and Mary Ellen Whetsell; back row, Sarah Thurman and Cora Kay Hutchins. Seminary President Speaks On Oxford Contributions Dr. Richards Urges Youth to Facs Life With Right Interpretation of Fact Dr. J. McDowell Richards, president* of Columbia Semi- nary, emphasized the contributions of Oxford 'University to the educational world when he spoke at the Phi Beta Kappa announcement on Saturday. Dr. Richards was a Phi Beta Kappa at Davidson, and a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford and therefore well qualified to discuss the meth- ods of the English system. Before speaking of Oxford's in- fluence in "Moulding the Thought and Practice of the American Edu- cational World," Dr. Richards told of the growth of the University from a series of student groups dating back to the eleventh cen- tury to its present number of twenty-one colleges and other so- cieties and halls. Today this Uni- versity, which was not planned, but grew "like the English Con- stitution," recognizes women stu- dents on the same status as men, and is superior to Cambridge in this respect. Oxford's contributions tb edu- cation the speaker named as three. It gives its students a "sense of reverence for the past" and of the "continuity" of the ages, even (Continued on Page 2, Col. 3) C. A. Sends Deputation To Wesleyan College In answer to an invitation from Wesleyan College in Macon, Geor- gia, The Christian Association sent a deputation team to their cam- pus, Sunday, January 22. Grace Ward introduced Evelyn Baty who talked on "Choosing My Life's Work;" Amelia Nichels, ac- companied by Mamie Lee Ratliff, furnished the musical entertain- ment. College Youth Back Social Hygiene Day On February 1, National Social Hygiene Day, five thousand meet- ings will be held over the U. S. to show the Legislature that the youth of America are backing up the movement for a premarital ex- amination law. One of the meetings will be held here in Atlanta at the Ansley Hotel. In the morning there will be an adult meeting, and in the afternoon at three o'clock, a mass meeting of young people. Dr. James E. Paullin will speak on Syphilis: A Challenge to Youth, after which there will be a tech- nicolor movie and open forum dis- cussion. A delegation from Emory, Tech, and Agnes Scott will attend. Ev- eryone interested should see Dr. Swanson or Mary Eleanor Steele for details. Emory Men Conduct Vesper Services Here At the regular college vesper program Sunday night, held in the chapel, an Emory deputation pre- sented the program. Ben St. Clair lead the program while Eual Samples spoke and Wilson Morgan sang, accompanied by John Hut- chinson. Colleges Meet In Macon McCain Will Discuss University Center President J. R. McCain and Dean of the Faculty S. G. Stukes will represent Agnes Scott at the twenty-third session of the Asso- ciation of Georgia Colleges meet- ing in Macon, Georgia, January 27 and 28. Dr. McCain will speak on Saturday morning, discussing the development of a University Cen- ter as a means of improving edu- cation in Georgia. Officers of the Association are President Paul M. Cousins, of Shorter College, and Secretary- Treasurer, and William D. Hoop- er, from the University of Geor- gia. Twenty-three Georgia insti- tutions are members of the group. Silhouette Sets Picture Dead Line The Silhouette announces March 1st as the dead line for all entries in the snapshot contest sponsored by the staff. Adelaide Benson, editor of the year book, states that the prizes will be given for origi- nality of composition and clear- ness of detail. First and second prizes of three and two dollars re- spectively will be presented* for the two best campus scenes. A two dollar award will be given to the student obtaining the best candid camera shot. May Queen Elections Will Open Tomorrow Box for Popular Nominations To be Placed in Buttrick Hall If you don't know who is the prettiest Senior in Agnes Scott, start looking around today, for this week you will have an opportunity to help name the May Queen of '39. Elections i will take place Thursday, Friday, Begi Committees in Work on Senior Opera Already making plans to launch work for the senior opera, Mary Hollingsworth, chairman, an- nounces the following committees: writing committee: Douglas Lyle, chairman, Julia Sewell, Henrietta Blackwell, Marie Merritt, Amelia Nickels, Mamie Lee Ratliff, Mary Wells McNeill: dancing, Ruby Mae Laney, Sara Thurman, Helen Kirkpatrick; costumes, Adelaide Benson, Mary Frances Thompson, Dorothy Lazenby, Katherine Far- rar, Sara Joyce Cunningham; prop- erty, Katherine Ivey; stage sets, Jean Bailey, Kay Kennedy, Susan Goodwyn; directing chairman, Jeanne Flynt. Pi Alpha Phi Broadcasts Skit The college mail-room was the scene of the Agnes Scott radio skit presented yesterday afternoon by Pi Alpha Phi, in which Mar- garet Hopkins and Ann Henry dis- cussed future debates and club plans. Written by the two repre- sentatives of the club, the pro- gram also included Miss Carrie Phinney Latimer and Jeanne Flynt, who regularly lead the discussions. Next Tuesday the three publica- tions, represented by Mary Frances Guthrie, Adelaide Benson, and Julia Sewell, will present a pro- gram written by Julia Sewell. Student Vote Installs New R. C. A. Radio As a result of the student vote in chapel Friday, January 20, Stu- dent Government bought an RCA Vic tor Radio-Victrola combination machine to be put in the Murphey Candler Building. The machine will be installed immediately and with its new records will be used for the first time at after-dinner coffee Wed- nesday night. Mortar Board Gives Tea The Agnes Scott chapter of Mortar Board will give the annual Mortar Board tea for the day stu- dents and their parents in the Murphey Candler Building, Satur- day afternoon, January 28. Mem- bers of Mortar Board will be the hostesses. and Saturday, January 26-28, it was announced today by Helen Moses, May Day chairman; the re- sults of the election are to be pub- lished in the next issue of the Ag- onistic. A nomination box will be placed in the gym directly under the bul- letin board, and all students are urged to vote. In making the announcement, Chairman Moses reminded the stu- dent body that all votes must be signed; that eligibility ' for May Queen is Senior standing plus "looks," plus charm; that the Queen will be the student receiv- ing the largest number of votes. Votes are to be counted by Helen Moses, chairman, and Miss Eugenia Dozier, faculty advisor of the May Day Committee. Contrary to previous practice, it does not hold true this year that any Senior receiving fifteen votes will automatically become a mem- ber of court. Among former May Queens are such beauties as Myrl Chafin, Lucille Dennison, Naomi Cooper and Miss Charlotte Hun- ter, assistant dean. Chi Beta Phi Hears Reports On Convention The Chi Beta Phi meeting Thursday night, January 19 was chiefly concerned with reports of the national" convention, which was held during the Christmas holi- days at Ashland, Virginia. Im- portant changes in the organiza- tion resulted from the national meeting, among which was the in- corporation of both Chi Beta Phi and Chi Beta Phi Sigma under the one name of Chi Beta Phi. Following the reports, a student program on "Capital Punishment" was given. Carolyn Forman and Polly Heaslett explained the chem- istry and biology of electrocution and lethal gases. Pi Alpha Delegates Go To Baton Rouge Convention For the first time in the history of the club, Pi Alpha Phi is send- ing delegates to a convention to participate in a three day debating tournament sponsored by the Sou- thern Association of Teachers of Speech, March 27-30, at Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Margaret Hop- kins and Marjorie Merlin, represent- ing Agnes Scott, will uphold the negative side of the question: Re- solved: That the Democratic na- tions should form an alliance to preserve Democracy. On March 30, the debaters will leave for New Orleans to debate Sophie Newcomb March 31 in a decision dual debate on the same subject. The affirmative side will be upheld by Mary Frances Guthrie and Arlene Steinbach at Agnes Scott against the visiting Newcomb delegates. The alternate for both teams is Ann Henry. On April 10, Mary Louise Dobbs and Doris Weinkle will op- pose the varsity of the University of Florida in a non-decision debate on the topic of Pump-priming. The visitors will stop over in De- catur on their northern tour. 2 THE AGONISTIC, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1939 Champion Junior Team Meets Nemesis, 32-14 Sophomores Take Seniors In One-Sided Sister Class Scrap "Down in Rebekah Hear dat mournful sound; All de juniors am a-weepin' Record's in de cold, cold ground!" Defeated for the first time in two years, the formerly in- vincible juniors bowed to their sister class in the hottest basketball game to date in the gymnasium last Friday night, while the sophomores gave the seniors their second straight beating with a score of 46 to 14. senior-sophomore The senior-sophomore contest was fast from the start, the first play ending in a Carmichael-Stein- bach scuffle on the floor. Stubbs came through shortly with the first goal, beginning a back-and- forth series of baskets by Carmich- ael and Dyar. The sophomores, using a neat passing system and ac- curate shooting, piled up the score to 16-2 in the first quarter. Fish- er resumed her bombardment of the basket, but was less success- ful because of more careful guard- ing by the seniors in the second quarter. Supported by beautiful teamwork, the soph forwards soon learned to get around this defense, doubling their score in the quar- ter. The second senior score came when Carmichael completed a free shot after a personal foul by Stein- bach. Dyar made the first goal of the second period, after valiant at- tempts by the long-suffering Car- michael. The seniors took a spurt forward as Dryfoos scored twice and Carmichael gained another point after a second personal foul on the part of Steinbach. A long, spectacular goal by Carmichael was ruled void; Dyar rang up four quick ones, succeeded by Jones' two after a Steinbach teachnical foul. The whistle left it 46-14 for the underclassmen. The junior-freshman game be- gan furiously, Slack drawing first blood with a neat toss over the head of her guard. Three fresh- man goals by Dunn and McEl- PREPARE FOR THE DANCES! Shag, Waltz, Fox-Trot, Tango, Rhumba, Conga, etc. Personal Instruction by JOHN DeMARCO Just Down from a New York Studio GORDON-EPPLEY STUDIO (Behind J. P. Allen) 26 1 ^ Cain St., N. E. JA. 4364 waney followed, giving them a lead never broken for the rest of the game. Disconcerted by the close guarding of their opponents, the junior forwards tried wild long shots which served only to release the ball from their possession. The quarter ended 16-6 with a perfect goal amounting practically to sleight-of-hand by Webster. She and Dunn completely dominated the next quarter, systematically adding ten points to their score be- fore the half was over. Milner managed to get one past the overwhelming Brooks guarding for her second and last score of the game. The crippled Moses, after an alert performance at guard, left the game with a twist- ed ankle. Junior passing began to click, but too late to turn the tide. Slack came through with a long-distance goal, followed by a similar one from Carson. The longest pass of the game, a heave from Brooks to Webster covering almost the length of the court, ended in the last freshman score. The teams rushed into huddles to cheer a 32-14 frosh victory. LINE-UP: Seniors: Forwards Carmichael, Dryfoos, Carter, Jones; Guards MacGuire, Steele, Benson. Sophomores: Forwards Dyar, Strubbs, Fisher, Bell; Guards Klugh, Kendrick, Steinbach, Wilds, Henry. Juniors: Forwards Milner, Slack, Carson, Forman; Guards Moses, Thompson, Ware, Reins, Forman. Freshmen: Forwards McEl- waney, Webster, Dunn, Thomas; Guards Brooks, Gellerstedt, Lott, Copeland, Webster, Brad- field, Wilds. Mrs. Heege Fetes German Club German Club met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Emil Heege on Avery Drive, where the refreshments, furnish- ings, and conversation were all thoroughly German. The contest of making German words out of "Deutschland" was won by Nancy Willstatter. Agonistic Lists Suggested Titles for Paper At the request of the student body, The Agonistic is disclosing the following complete list of en- tries in the contest to find a bet- ter name for the campus news- paper: Brass Tacks, The Consensus, The Quadrangle, The Main Tower, The Scholar-Gypsy, The Collegian, Scott's Plaid, Scott's Clansman, The Outlook, The Scott View, The Telescope, Advance, The Round Up, The Newslette, The Scottlander, The Pioneer, The Scep- tor, The Pulsator, The Liberator, The Scottangier, The Angler, The Reflector, The Outcome, Scott- ische, The Gist, Minerva's Moods, Witches' Brew, Aphrodite, The Spectrum, Students' Forum, The Jester, Toil and Trouble, Sit Lux, Bubble Bubble, The Southern Woman, Lux Australis, Moods and Phases, The Phillippic, Onlooker, The Phase, Week to Week, Living, The Gibe, Panorama, Aggie Forum, The Squint, The Panic, The Sun- ny Southerner, The Caldron, The View Point, The Review, Aggie's News Review, The Hottentot, The Aggie, The Scott Tower,' The Scott Record, Hottentot News, The Scot, Agnes Scott Spectator, The A. S. C.-All, The Scott Review, The Plaid, Collegiate Columns, The Rostrum, The Clarion, The Purple and White, The Cloister, Agnes Scott News, The Compass, The Reporter, The Colander, The Record, The Coffer. Sports Miscellany By ELEANOR HUTCHENS Dr. Richards {Continued from Page 1) though some of its old statutes such as forbidding students to car- ry a bow and arrow seem foolish to us today. The ceremonies and famous portraits impress the stu- dent with a consciousness of being "the heir of the ages." The Oxford seal demonstrates its second contribution: a recogni- tion that "our learning has been cradled by religion." The primary contribution, however, is the Uni- versity's emphasis on the individ- ual. At Oxford students "don't waste too much time going to lec- tures," but try to master facts and to interpret them clearly for final comprehensives. Dr. Richards in closing urged the students to "face the problems of today" in the light of a right interpretation of facts. DECATUR BEAUTY SALON Calling All Girls DE. 4692 VALENTINE SPECIAL: TWO photographs for the price of ONE any size During the month of February only DE. 5858 Decatur NORTON'S STUDIO Masonic BIdg. BOWEN PRESS COMMERCIAL PRINTING AND STATIONERY TYPEWRITERS AND RIBBONS Blotters Note Paper Poster Paper Office Supplies ^421 Church St. De. 0976 Decatur, Ga. ^ When the presidents of A. A. and Cotillion Club are room- mates, the natural result is an A. A. dance, we reckon. So take your nickels with you to dinner on Wednesday night; A. A. is giving another of those super-super nickelodeon af- fairs immediately afterward, down in the gym. Nay, more: 'tis ru- mored that the machine will be op- erated without the use of coat- hangers this time. What will they think of next? "Daphnis and Chloe" will be the title of the water splageant to be staged by Swimming Club next month said title being inspired in some way by the Philadelphia Sym- phony Orchestra. Tryouts for the principal parts were held Monday night; results as yet unrevealed. Miss Isabelle Randolph, who was head of the Physical Ed Depart- ment when the gym was built, will stop by the old stamping grounds (ref. natural dancing class) next Sunday. She teaches in Philadel- phia these days. Notes on the Gym Classes: Recreational games class has now taken to bowling once a week at one of the new alleys in Dec. . . . Bowling is about to become, un- officially, a majo'r sport; someone suggested in the last Athletic Board meeting that class teams be organized next year. How about it, Public Opinion? . . . Social dancing class has mastered* the Yam, Lambeth Walk, and tango . . . Have you seen the new cos- tumes for modern dancing? Color- ful as a Cheesman poster, no less. . . . Consternation in the raw (well, practically) : when Muzzey tried to take pictures for the an- nual in natural dancing class last week. Leap, run, run. Chicago University Recognizes Its 'College Widow* "University of Chicago word- technicians have been working for a long time now on a new Amer- ican-English dictionary, and they have come across a couple of facts that may be of interest to you. For instance, they have found that the use of the word 'co-ed' was first made in 1893, and first got recognition in the old 'Independ- ent' in this sentence: 'The fellows in a body may laugh at the co-eds. Yet they rarely fail to open or close a door for them.' The 'Col- lege Widow' is given recognition with this definition: 'A college widow is the unfortunate young women who, having been the pet of several college generations with- out making a single permanent capture, at last finds herself de- serted of admirers, and with faded charms, falls out of sight and memory'. " Student Capacities Vary Colleges are shown to differ widely in the capacity of their stu- dents. In one extreme case all of the students in the sophomore class of one college ranked lower in an intelligence test than the dullest student in the sophomore class of a superior institution. New York (ACP). APPROVAL OF THE CROWD! You don't have to go in for any bathing beauty contest to get the crowd's approval around this campus. There's not a corny dress in the whole MANGEL'S collec- tion at $6.98. It s hard to believe until you see them. So, alter your class today take a trip down to MANGEL'S and you'll be convinced. IH NIGEL'S 185 Peachtree 60 Whitehall St. Atlanta, Ga. THE AGONISTIC, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1939 3 Georgia Tech Fraternity Men Describe Their Ideal Girl It is all very well to discuss girls' ideal ; we've read many such discussions and compared them with our own idea as to what constitutes a desirable male. Your reporter, how- ever, decided to turn tables for the benefit of womankind and to find out just what, if anything, is man's ideal: We are more interested in that, after all, aren't we? Your brazen reporter decided, therefore, to go after the desired information in the proper (?) fashion crashing fraternity houses when necessary. My first trip was to the Geor- gia Tech campus, supplying no end of males. Crashing the S A E house, I cornered Dillard Mun- ford, perhaps the most active fig- ure on the Tech campus. Since he is the editor of a new and better Technique, I cannot help but give his views first place among those of the mighty Jackets. Hand- some, with dark, intelligent eyes, he had an answer to every ques- tion at the tip of his tongue. "I would like my lady com- panion to 'be intelligent." His statement was terse, precise. "You'd want her beautiful, of rnnrsp r MIS- MATES Ir. Deb's Suits 17 .95 The Little Girl Look in hug-me-tight little jack- ets and swirling skirts. Jackets are either plain or plaid in bold harmonizing colors. Fine woolens. Junior Deh. Shop Third Floor OLtfiarttxx "No beauty surpasses that of in- telligence," he remarked almost curtly. That held me for a few moments. Intelligence, intelligence. Brains calling for brains . "But tell me more. Must she be athletic?" "I would like her to join me in tennis. And golf, perhaps." "No other entertainment?" "There's nothing I enjoy more than a dance on Saturday nights," he confided. "Your answer, then, is that she must be intelligent, a lover of sports, and enjoy dancing. That is all?" "Intelligence covers a lot," he reminded me. "Interesting conver- sation, love of good books ." Somehow I felt Dillard Munford a bit too much for me. He said what he had to in a few words, but Oh! so much to the point. Was I disappointed because I could not meet his standards? I thanked him and left the palatial S A E house to find other interesting prospects. I thought it would be a good idea to talk to some one who hails from distant parts, and so was led to the Delta Sig house on Wil- liams Street. Bill Beers, vice presi- dent of the Delta Sigs and an ac- tive campus figure, comes from Panama. He says: "I like the Southern girls. They have that certain charm ." "Just what do you mean by charm?" I asked. "Well, they have, for example, a ready, willing smile for all. They can put one so much at ease." "What about dancing?" "By all means!" His eyes be- came first gay, then dreamy as he added slowly: "She must Rhumba and Tango!" "Do you want her to be intel- lgent? and unselfish, To be neat, is sufficient." I next questioned John Ham- mond, secretary of the Delta Sig- FRIED CHICKEN DINNER 50c Good Food Is Good Health HOTEL CANDLER Pay Us a Visit Agnes Scott College DECATUR, GA. A college for women that is widely recog- nized for its standards of work and for the interesting character of its student activities. For further information, address J. R. McCAIN, President ma Phi. For some reason, I couldn't leave the house without asking this husky chap a few questions. An extremely likable person of some 190 pounds, he is a typical he- man. Full of good humor and ap- parently easy-going, his answers proved interesting. "She must be brunette, of good humor, and of at least average in- telligence," he began. "If I told you beauty did not count, I would be grossly misleading you as have the rest of the boys you ques- tioned before me. I believe every man likes a pretty face; they may not admit it, but it's natural.. A raving beauty, no; but at least pretty, or "sweet," definitely yes. I like sports, movies and dancing. But though I want her to join me in all that, I want her to remain "Feminine." And a good listener. I had no more time to round up other campus leaders, so decided to call it a day and get after the boys of another local campus some other time. I carried my notes to my room and reviewed their de- mands. They were: QGalavanting ^Gals Mrs. Al Hoyt, came up from Macon for the week-end, while Jane Luthy visited Nell Pinner. Mrs. D. M. Moore came by to see Boots on her way home to Monroe, Louisiana. Sara Lee's mother also paid her daughter a surprise visit Sunday. Cotillion Dances Jane Moore Hamilton, Jane Jones, Toni Newton, Ginger Tum- lin, and Catherine Ivie were host- esses at the meeting of Cotillion Club on Thursday afternoon, Jan- uary 19. With Tech Mid-terms and the Emory formal season lurk- ing around the very closest corner, each Gal is putting on her frilliest frock and her sweetest smile trying to impress some fellow with the idea that She is The One. Among those seen having a wonderful time at the K A House Saturday night were Freck Sproles, Martie Doak, Mar- tha Marshall, Lillian Schwencke, and Susanne Kaulbach. At that same time, Nell Pinner and Dusty Hance were lustily yelling for Tech at the Tech-Tulane basket- ball game. The Sigma Nu's also chose Sat- urday night for their steak fry, which was attended by Marjorie Boggs, Edith Stover, Betty Waitt, Susan Self, and Martha Dunn. In the center of the social spot- light Friday night was Allie Ma- lone, who acted as sponsor at the De Molay Dance, while Ella Muz- zey, Deezie Scott, and Martha Dunn went to a dance given by one of the Atlanta law fraterni- ties. Those delightful buffet suppers which the Emory fraternities give on Sunday nights are always well attended by Scott girls. Dusty Hance and Lib Barrett went to the one at the Sigma Chi house, while Frankie Butt, Eloise Lennard, Sara E. Lee, Elizabeth Jenkins, Weezie Sams, and Martha Dunn went to the one at the S A E house, and Marian Franklin to the Phi Delta Theta House. Those seeking entertainment elsewhere than Atlanta this week- end were Julia McConnell, Betty Moore, Jeanne Allen, and Mary Bell, who went to Talledega, Ala- bama, while Hayden Sanford, Gin- ger Tumlin and Charlene Burke went home. Ellen Stuart's "little" sister, For Dec's Best Sodas Go To JACKSON'S PHARMACY LITTLE DEC CAMPUS CELEBRITY Our Prexie Wins Prize On Cooking Biscuits By MARY WELLS McNEILL When finally cornered and faced with the demand, "tell all about your past," Dr. McCain solemnly declared he had led a "very uneventful life." However, after some question- ing, he admitted having obtained a B. A. degree and an M. A. in English from Erskine College ; a L.L. B. in Law from Mer- cer University; an M. A. in History from the University of Chicago; a P. L. D. from Colum- bia University in History and Eco- nomics, and an honorary L.L. D. from Davidson. Yes, he did believe he was on the class football team but was "no shining light;" he and his cousin were doubles champions in tennis but his cousin beat him in singles; and he debated but got beaten. Also after leaving Mercer he practiced law in Spartanburg, South Carolina for two years and then became principal of the Covington, Ten- nessee High School. From 1905 to 1910 he was* principal of the Darlington School in Rome, Geor- gia and then became president of Agnes Scott, which he has been ever since. That last bit of information was given with a "thank goodness that ends this" expression but it didn't end anything and after a beseech- ing request to think hard Dr. Mc- Cain helpfully suggested that he had once won a sack of flour at a cooking school for making the best biscuits and that his only hobby was sleeping. Such has been the "uneventful life" of one who was editor of the Erskinia, his college literary maga- zine; who met his wife on a blind date; and who, as his niece claims with a grin, was instrumental in knocking out her papa's four front teeth at a tender age. She must be intelligent, a good dancer jitterbug or smoothe and a lover of sports. She need not be beautiful, tho added assets may be, (1) a pretty face, (2) good listener, and (3) sweet dis- position and "feminine." She may be blond, brunette, or red-head. Oh yes! She must be charming! And good-humored. In short, girls, eat more fish (with hopes more grey matter will develop), improve your dancing, shut your mouth except to smile, laugh at anything, and finally, re- main feminine. If that doesn't work, wait until leap year. BAILEY BROTHERS SHOE SHOP 142 Sycamore Street Decatur, Ga. KING HARDWARE CO. Wild and 0* Woolly Tweed Jackets 7.98 Tweed Jackets NEW ones here for Spring! Great checks, small checks, stripes of every nature! And you should SEE the colors! All the fuchsia and pink tones, lots of sunshine gold . . . everything! In your favorite man-tailored style or the newer cardigan. Sports Shop Third Floor RICHES 4 THE AGONISTIC, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1939 Agnes Scott College Decatur, Ga. THE AGONISTIC Editorials features Vol. XXIV, No. 11 Wednesday, Jan. 25, 1939 Wanted: Name Last week's chapel discussion on chang- ing the name of the Agonistic was grati- fying as proof that the minds of the stu- dent body are alert to campus problems, and in particular to the problems of their newspaper. So long as we continue to think through questions and to express clearly our convictions, Agnes Scott will continue to be a democracy. The name recommended by the commit- tee carries the approval of many. The Ag- nes Scott Mirror expresses the purpose of the paper to reflect campus news, and at the same time is dignified and easily un- derstood by outsiders. The Agnes Scott News has been suggested; it too has dig- nity, although it fails to connote the real policy of the paper. It has been demonstrated that the Ag- onistic has been a sufficient source of em- barrassment for the whole college and of lowered rating and misunderstanding for the paper to justify its rejection. No one knows yet what the new name will be. All names suggested in the contest appear in this issue. It is hoped that the student body will choose from them a name wor- thy of the college, even though it may not sound as "cute" as a less conservative one. What is most important is another in- terested discussion of the name. The Ag- onistic wants to please the students and faculty and to maintain its dignity and position, but it can do nothing without the continuation of the cooperation shown in our last open forum. Editorial Notes The new radio-victrola combination is the delight of the whole student body. Congratulations to Student Government and Athletic Association, and may it be properly initiated into Agnes Scott life to- night at after-dinner coffee. Campus Quotes Front Row Lights Again Renting popular books from our library seems a happy solution of the problem of keeping up with best-sellers. The Mortar Board social usage tests filled a desperate need in our socially-con- scious lives. We think they should be com- pulsory. Journalist Invites University To Confer Degree Upon Him Okron, O. (ACP) A South African journa- list of no mean achievements has "invited" the University of Akron to confer upon him "an ap- propriate degree, perhaps in arts, literature, science (zoology preferred) or philosophy." The journalist stands ready to remit $2 5 0 to .$500 to cover registration and other fees, he said. By ALICE CHEESEMAN To the less apathetic individuals in our, college community, the moment's major question is that which concerns the name of this publication. The question, as wit- ness Thursday's unusually open forum, has become many-sided in- deed. Shall this paper's name be changed to The Agnes Scott Mir- ror? Or, if not, to what alterna- tives shall we turn? Shall we con- sider a name with "campus per- sonality," such as The ColonaJc, The Sundial, or The Tower? Or shall we bow to tradition and leave it The Agonistic, inconvenient and unwieldy as it is from the paper's point of view? To quote a few salient opinions: V. J. Watkins: "The name ought to be changed but not to a name like The Mirror. At least there's the distinction of tradition in The Agonistic. The name Mirror leaves us open to a lot of cracks." Mary Lang Gill: "A newspaper's name should not be something in- spiring of spring, and birds and flowers but a newspapery name The Mirror . . . just as good, if not better, than anything else . . . The paper's name should reflect the policy of the paper ... as this does." Eleanor Hutchens: "The Mirror is a nice solid name and by the time the class of '43 has come around, the campus will see it as a very acceptable name." Miss Carrie Phinney Latimer: "For the sake of tradition, I'd say leave it The Agcniistic, but for the sake of the paper give up the tradition. For a place as steeped in tradition as Agnes Scott is . . . prefer leaving it . . . don't like The Mirror." Gay Currie: "The Mirror is okey! It's no worse than The Silhouette." Miss Charlotte Hunter: "Why not just plain Aggie . . . for prac- tical purposes . . . The Agnes Scott News is better. The cheapest tab- loid in the United States is called The Mirror! . . . The kind you just don't let people see you reading!" Douglas Lyle: "The Mirror is not dignified enough! The Agnes Scott News is better." Agnes Scott College Student Newspaper Vol. 24 Wednesday, January 2 5 No. 11 STAFF J-ane Salters Current History Eleanor Hutchens Sports Editor Hazel Solomon Exchange Editor Jeannette Carroll Alumnae Editor Selma Stelnbach Club Editor Hayden Sanford Elolse Lennard Florence Ellis Society Editors Virginia Farrar Eleanor Hall Florence Graham Beth Paris Onle Smith Circulation Managers V. J. Watkins. A. Enloe. M. L. Heaslett. M. Merlin, D. Welnkle. Fite, L. Franklin. J. Gates. S. Mary Frances Guthrie Editor Evelyn Baty Mary Reins Assistant Editors Elizabeth Kennedy Copy Editor Rebecca Drucker Assistant Copy Editor Marie Merrltt Business Manager Marv Louise Dobbs Advertising Manager Alice Cheeseman Mary Wells McNeill Feature Editors Anne Enloe Georcla Hunt Assistant Feature Editors REPORTERS: M. L. GUI. Ratllff. C. K. Hutchlns. P. B. Alderman. J. Witman. M Lee. C. Willis. P. Hammond. A. Enloe. E. Stubbs, E. McCall. B. Coleman. S. Self. J. Lancaster, E. Barrett. BUSINESS STAFF: B. Coleman. B. L. Murlln. M. E. Leavltt. M. Watkins. L Sale. B A Stewart, W. Howard, W. Finger, L. Schwenke. Dorothy Graham. Dear Editor: It is believed that a state pre- marital examination law will ef- fectively aid in wiping out syphi- lis in Georgia. A bill to this ef- fect may come before the Georgia State Legislature this session. The leaders of Social Hygiene are meet- ing on the morning of February 1 in Atlanta to discuss the possibility of getting such a law passed through the legislature. The youth are asked to attend a mass meet- ing at the Ansley Hotel that aft- ernoon to pledge their support in this undertaking. The responsibility of wiping out venereal diseases will fall upon the shoulders of the young people of the nation. This process will be a long and difficult task, but the problem of the spread and ravages By JANE SALTERS While Franco's northern and southern forces are believed to be uniting against Barcelona, while a new definition of treason makes traitors of all men and women who refuse to assist in digging trenches before the capital, and while food- stuffs (especially condensed milk) become the best medium of exchange, the Loyalists plan a pos- sible removal of the government to Gerona, 3 5 miles south of the French frontier, a position which adds weight to the unproved ac- cusation of recent French aid to the Spanish government. W. P. A. The Yugo-Slavian newspaper Vreme compares Count Viano to Caesar as the Italian minister on a week's hunting trip with Stoyad- inovich, premier of Yugoslavia, bags seven stags, 54 rabbits, and a commercial treaty by which Italy- extends cheap credits to Yugo- slavian public works and proposes the establishment of an Italian bank in Belgrade. HIRANUMA Japan's new premier riiranuma, in his maiden speech before the Tokyo parliament, announces his government's purpose of in- creased coordination of the cul- tural, economic, and political de- velopment of China, Manchouluo, and Japan, and its fixed intention to realize the goal by extermina- tion of opposition and opposers, if necessary. HITLER Hitler replaces Schacht, who has served both as president of the Reichsbank and as leader of the in- ternational discussion over the emigration of the 600,000 remain- ing Jews, by two men more in sympathy with the Nazi purpose and rules all able bodied men over 17, except Jews, into some di- vision of the enlarged Storm Troopers organization. of syphilis and gonorrhea has be- come so alarming that it can no longer be ignored. There are ap- proximately 1,000,000 new cases of syphilis acquired in the United States each year. Annually 2 5,- 000 babies die from syphilis before they have reached their first birth- day. In Georgia it is estimated that there are 300,000 persons who have syphilis. The number of new cases reported increased from 16,- 155 in 1937 to 24,111 in 193 8 in this state. Approximately one- half of the infections are contract- ed innocently. By this it is meant that the infection is given to an innocent marital partner. These innocent infections also include the syphilitic babies. A pre-marital law will prevent many persons with syphilis from marrying until they are rendered non-infectious and this in turn prevents the birth of many thou- sands of syphilitic babies. The spread of venereal diseases must be checked for the protection of the present and future generations. Will Agnes Scott prove her in- terest in public welfare by attend- ing this mass meeting of the youth? Two Campaigners. The light problem has bothered many generations of Agnes Scott students. The present student body, recognizing the in- adequacy of the rules as they stand, has suggested several profitable changes, but as yet none has been put into effect. Agreeing to the advantages of applying the Honor System to lights, the students still feel that the rules leave much to be desired. It is assumed, apparently, that the girls at Agnes Scott, supposedly possessing some degree of intelligence, do not have enough discretion to exercise sanely the privilege of lights. The students realize fully the effect of too many late hours on their mental and physical health, and most of them are not anxious to stay up and study. A few more hours' loss of sleep, however, could hardly be more injurious than the present plan of omitting meals and studying in the dim light of early morning. Many freshmen and sophomores need more extra lights than they have; with the juniors the problem is even more acute. They carry senior responsibilities, fill senior offices, take senior courses, and yet are allowed only one light cut a week. It is impossible to prepare lessons for three or more classes, to enter into a few extra-curricular activities, to have any so- cial life, and to keep up with world affairs and outside reading within the few hours which we have outside classes. Even dur- ing exams it was impossible to get extra permission. The best plan seems to be an increased number of light cuts, with some of them limited to a certain hour, and one or more unlimited. The cuts should be used at the discretion of the student, even if she has been out during the evening instead of studying. The people who study all after- noon and all night will not need extra lights. It is the group which is trying to develop socially and culturally as well as intellectually, the "fourth ideal" group, which will need them. We hope that future student discus- sions and suggestions will have some weight and remedy this unfortunate situ- ation so little typical of a college of intel- ligent students. World's Fair Head Offers Prize for Best Poem American poets are now offered an opportu- nity to evince their genius in a nation-wide prize competition for an official poem descriptive of the spirit of the New York Worlds Fair 1939, it was announced by Grovcr A. Whalen, Presi- dent of the Fair Corporation, and The Academy of American Poets, which is conducting the con- test. The required subject and title of the submit- ted poem is "The World of Tomorrow," this be- ing the dramatic theme and inspiration of the Fair. Six prizes are to be awarded, a First Prize of $1,000 and five of $100 each. Duplicate prizes will be awarded in case of ties. By the terms of the contest, the submitted poems must be in the English language, and be comparatively brief and also consonant with the spirit of the Fair. In addition to being original with the contestant, they must not have been previously published. No contestant may submit more than three poems. An official entry blank, obtainable from the Academy at 43 5 East 52 Street, must accompany each entry. Poems must be mailed to the Academy at 43 5 East 52 Street not later than March 15, 1939. Three judges who have been appointed to make the awards are William Rose Benet, Louis Unter- meyer and Colonel Theodore Roosevelt. Last Day To Vote The Agonistic Choose Your Queen VOL. XXIV AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE, DECATUR, GA., WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1939 Z115 No. 12 Club Picks 'Gondoliers 7 for Annual Opera Director Johnson Announces Members of Cast Having chosen the Gondoliers by Gilbert and Sullivan for its annual opera to be presented March 30 and 31, the Glee Club, under the direction of Mr. Lewis Johnson announces the following cast. Where there are two scheduled for one role, the part will be taken by one person the first performance and the other the second: Gianetta, Toni Newton and Jane Moore Hamilton; Tessa, Virginia and Betty Kyle; Casilda, Gay Swagerty and Jeanette Carroll; Duchess, Amelia Nickels and Jane Moses; Fianetta, Jac Hawks and Louise Newton; Vittoria, Emily Under- wood; Inez, Emily Underwood and Pattie Patterson; Marco, Paul Overby and Ed Evert; Guiseppe, Don White; Duke, Dick Smoot; Luiz, Ed Everett and Gene Pow- ell; Don Alhambra, Leland Mac- Kay. For the first time in the history of the club one of the perform- ances will be presented at the At- lanta Woman's Club while the other will be played in the Bucher Scott gymnasium. Three Publications Present Skit On Radio Program Broadcasting on the regular Ag- nes Scott program, The Agonistic, The Aurora, and the Silhouette united in presenting a skit about the work of the three publications of the campus, Tuesday afternoon, January 31, at 4:30. Miss Carrie Latimer and Jeanne Flynt opened the conversation in which Mary Frances Guthrie, Adelaide Benson, and Julia Sewell took part. Next Tuesday B. O. *Z. and Poetry Club will present a pro- gram written by Henrietta Black- well, Sam Olive Griffin, V. J. Watkins, and Margaret Lentz. The skit will represent a joint meeting of the two clubs. Dr. McSween Conducts ReligiousWeek Dr. John W. McSween, of the Purity Presbyterian Church, in Chester, South Carolina, is to be the leader of the annual Agnes Scott religious emphasis week, starting February 7. He has an- nounced the following subjects for the chapel services: Tuesday: "How to be Happy," Wednesday: "The Secret of Spiritual Success," Thurs- day: "Christ's Mission and Ours," Friday: "Christian Assurance," Saturday: "God's Dynamite." Dr. McSween will also lead dis- cussion groups for the students and have private interviews with ev- eryone interested. He is to be on the campus during the whole week, and conferences may be arranged with Caroline Gray. Subjects for discussion groups will be announced when he finds what are the prob- lems and chief interests on the campus. On Wednesday, February 8, there will be a reception for Dr. McSween in the Murphey Candler building from 5 until 6 o'clock. All students and faculty members are invited to come. Secretary Hopkins is Speaker At Citizenship Institute Sponsoring the twelfth annual session of the Institute of Citizenship, February 13-15, Georgia Tech will be host to Agnes Scott and Emory who unite annually in fostering these meetings. The theme program this of the Institute's year: The South, Problem or Opportunity? will be covered in a series of round-table discussions and addresses given by a number of prominent speakers, among them Mr. Harry Hopkins, Secretary . of Commerce; Hon. Blanton Fortson, of the Athens Supreme Court, and Governor Frank M. Dixon, of Alabama. Co-chairmen of the Institute of Citizenship are President M. L. Brittain of Georgia Tech, Presi- dent Harvey W. Cox of Emory, and President J. R. McCain of Ag- nes Scott, while Dr. Philip David- son of Agnes Scott, Dr. Cullen B. Gosrell of Emory, and Dr. Kurt D. Hartzell of Georgia Tech form the board of directors of the in- stitute. Tyler is Delegate To History Meet Elected by the Current History Forum, Elinor Tyler will represent Agnes Scott at the 16th Annual Southeastern Regional Conference of International Relations Clubs which will be held April 6-8 at Williamsburg, Virginia. Delegates from International Relations Clubs in colleges all over the Southeast will attend. The theme of the conference will be "The Foreign Policy for the United States." Eliza King and Mary Hollings- worth represented Agnes Scott at the convention last year which was held at Washington, D. C. Gill Announces Committees Mary Lang Gill, president of the Junior class announces the com- mittees for the annual Junior ban- quet which will be held February 18, in Rebekah Scott dining room. Following the banquet Mortar Board will serve coffee in Murphey Candler Building. Committees are: Decorations, Anne Enloe, chairman, Lib Davis, Nell Pinner, Rebecca Drucker, and Betty Jean O'Brien; Place Cards, Henri Thompson, chairman, Mil- dred Joseph, Mary Reins, Susie Blackmon; Dates, Marjorie Boggs, chairman, Mary Caroline Lee, Er- nestine Cass; Entertainment, Ruth Slack, chairman, Louise Sullivan, Annette Franklin; Seating, Eloise Lennard and Barbara Lee Murlin. The guests will be Dr. McCain, Miss Scandrett, Junior Class Ad- visors, Mortar Board Advisors and the dates of the Juniors. Paper Holds Tryouts February 2-8 Tryouts for Agonistic report- ers will be held Thursday, Feb- ruary 2, through Wednesday, February 8, 6 p. m. News stories or features on campus subjects may be submitted. Freshmen are especially invited to tryout. All articles should be left in the news box in the Agonistic room on the back gallery of the Murphey Cand- ler Building. Dr. Rainey Speaks In carrying out its theme for the year, the Peace and World Conditions Group of the Christian Association had as its speaker Wednesday, January 2 5, Dr. Gene Rainey, professor of English Liter- ature at Georgia Tech. Students Nominate Three for May Queen Benson, Hamilton, Shortley Compete for Beauty Sceptre Ranking- at the top of the Senior Class in regard to beauty are Adelaide Benson, Jane Moore Hamilton, and Aileen Short- ley, according to the results of the student body's nomina- tions last week. Chairman Helen Moses of the May Day Com- mittee announces that this is the last day for the students to cast their votes for one of these three girls as the 1939 May Queen. Contrary to the ruling of pre- vious years, the two girls receiv- ing the least votes will not auto- matically become members of May Court, but must be nominated again along with other May Court candidates. Adelaide, the present editor of The Silhouette, was a member of the May Court last year, and she was rated one of the campus beau- ties in the 193 8 annual. Among her other activities are membership in Mortar Board, French Club, Out- ing Club, and the Senior class bas- ketball team. Jane Moore, the president of Athletic Association, has the dis- tinction of being honored for her (Continued on Page 3, Col. 2) Administration Revises Cuts The administrative committee met on Thursday, January 26, to consider recommendations of the Executive Committee of Student Government. During the meeting the need of more telephones, the meal tickets, light cuts, the cut system, and other matters were discussed. The committee accept- ed the recommendation that some provision be made in the Cut Sys- tem for giving extra cuts for as many as three days to those girls who attend debates or conventions at which they represent the rol- lege as a whole. The cuts will be given only un- der the following conditions: I. That the cuts be necessary on account of illness. If a girl needs all her quarter's cuts for represent- ing the college off the campus, as many as three extra days' absence for illness at any time during the quarter in which such representa- tion occurs should be excused. II. That such excuses be given only with the approval of the (Continued on Page 2, Col. 2) Blackfriars Presents 'A Dream of An August Night 7 Club Uses Translation From Spanish by Evelyn Baty Blackfriars has found it advisable to change the play they are to present on the eighteenth of February from the mys- tery, "The Green Vine," to the Spanish comedy, "A Dream of an August Night," by Martinez Sierra. The play was trans- lated for the use of Blackfriars by Evelyn Baty under the supervision of Miss Cilley. It has all the at- mosphere of an interesting family life and is full of clever lines and unique situations. The play deals with an author who by mistake goes into a strange house while chasing his hat blown away by the wind. Here he meets a lovely girl and falls in love with her. The action of the plot is in working out the problem to a happy conclusion. Granville-Barker's translation of this play ran on Broadway for a year and a half and was very popu- lar. The cast includes: Rosario (the romantic young tady), Jeanne Flynt. Irene (the secretary), Evelyn Sears. Amalia (an actress), Helen Moses. Dona Barbarita, Alice Adams. Maria Pepa (the maid), Laura Wood Sale. (Continued on Page 2, Col. 3) Pi Alpha Initiates New Members At the meeting of Pi Alpha Phi on Thursday, January 26, at 7:00 p. m. in the Murphey Candler Building, the following new mem- bers were initiated in the tradition- al manner: Jean Beutell, Lavinia Brown, Jane Coughlan, Mary Lightfoot Elcan, Suzanne Kaul- bach, Ida Belle Levie, Mary Dean Lott, Mary McQuown, Martha Moody, Jane Taylor, and Mary Olive Thomas. A tournament debate was given on the subject "Resolved that This House Approves the Putnam Bill," with the affirmative upheld by Margaret Lentz and Mary Louise Dobbs, and the negative by Mary Madison Wisdom and Ernestine Cass. A decision in favor of the affirmative was rendered by Miss Leyburn, critic-judge. Cho ir Sings on Civic Concert Series Dieckmann Accompanies Glee Club on Organ The Glee Club, with Mr. Dieck- mann at the organ, presented a pro- gram of choir music on the Sun- day Civic Concert series, January 29, at the City Auditorium at 3:00 o'clock. Miss Virginia Wood was the guest soloist. The program in- cluded the following numbers: "Finlandia" by Sibelius, Mr. Dieckmann. "God in Nature," Beethoven; "Incline Thine Ear to Me," Him- mel; "I Am Alpha and Omega," Spainer, the choir. "Adore te Devote," Dieckmann, Mr. Dieckmann. "Quis est Homo" (from "Stabat Mater"), Rossini, Miss Wood and Miss Wall. "How Beautiful Upon the Mountains," Harker; "Inflamma- tus" (from "Stabat Mater"), Ros- sini, the choir, with Miss Wood as soloist. "Fanfare," Lemmens, Mr. Dieck- Mortar Board Tea Honors Parents On Saturday afternoon, January 28, Mortar Board entertained at a delightful tea for the Day Students and their parents. The primary purpose of the tea was to give parents an opportunity to know the Faculty better and to see some- thing of the campus. Members of the Mortar Board, assisted by the Faculty acted as hostesses, while representatives of the Sophomore class served. In the receiving line were Amelia Nickels, president of Mortar Board; Helen Kirkpatrick, Day Student president; Miss Carrie Scandrett, and Dr. Ross McCain. Mrs. S. G. Stukes and Mrs. Philip Davidson poured tea. THE AGONISTIC, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1939 Underclassmen Run Rampant Over Big Sister Teams Brilliant Team Work, Smooth Timing Make Spectators Thrill The two underclass teams triumphed decisively last Fri- day afternoon over their oldest opponents in two of the best- played games of the basketball season, leaving the seniors and juniors definitely behind in the series. The sophomore-junior game started smooth and fast as Fisher began her brilliant playing with the first goal. Carson soon retali- ated with a nicely-aimed throw from the side. Highlights of the quarter were a beautifully exe- cuted play by Slack, a miracle goal by Dyar from center court and the perfect timing of the sophomore forwards. The half left the juniors trailing, 14-24. Goals were numerous on both sides during the second half, but sophomore teamwork showed up to advantage against the not-so- accurate play of the juniors. Fish- er, playing the most effective game of the day, led her team in pushing the score up to 45-29 at the end of the contest. Neither team seemed to be or- ganized during the first quarter of the freshman-senior game; fouls were numerous, and unsuccessful tosses kept the scorer busy marking misses. The quarter left the score 2-1 for the freshmen. The second quarter found both sides more pur- poseful, with the senior guards do- ing a particularly good job. The freshmen began to climb during the second half, and kept it up consistently. Both the Web- sters did damage to their oppon- ents, with nice shooting by Carter and Carmichael failing to turn the tide. The game closed on a 34-16 FOR ODDS AND ENDS YOU NEED VISIT JACKSON'S PHARMACY LITTLE DEC freshman victory. Line-ups: Sophomores Stubbs, Fisher, Dy- ar, Klugh, Steinbach, Kendrick, Bell, Self. Juniors Slack, Carson, Milner, For man, Ware, Thompson, Eyles, Salters. Freshmen Webster, A., Thom- as, Wilds, Gellerstedt, Copeland, Brooks, Webster, D., Lott, McEl- waney. Seniors Dryfoos, Carmichael, Carter, Benson, MacGuire, Steele. Administration (Continued from Page 1) Dean's office. III. That the conferences attend- ed be among the following: A. Student Government 1. Southern Intercollegiate As- sociation of Student Governments 2. Southern Federation of Stu- dent Governments (Regional N. S. F. A.) 3. National Student Federation of America. B. Athletic Association 1. Georgia Athletic Federation of College Women. 2. Athletic Federation of Col- lege Women. C. Christian Association National Y. W. C. A. D. Debates E. Publications 1. National Collegiate Press As- sociation. 2. Georgia Collegiate Press As- sociation. THE VARSITY CURB SERVICE No Food Over 12 Hours Old BOWEN PRESS COMMERCIAL PRINTING AND STATIONERY TYPEWRITERS AND RIBBONS Blotters Note Paper Poster Paper Office Supplies 421 Church St. De. 0976 Decatur, Ga. % ROLLER SKATING PONCE DE LEON AND PENN. AVE. SKATE For Health Sake This ad and 15c en- titles holder to gen- eral admission any afternoon for month of February, SOUTH'S FINEST AND LARGEST SKATING RINK Sports Miscellany By ELEANOR HUTCHENS The cast for the swimming pageant was announced to a wading world this week. Virginia Milner and Beryl Healy will lead the finny tribe as Daphnis and Chloe ; Alice Cheese- man will portray rosy-fingered Aurora ; Pattie Patterson will compete with her as Night; Jean- nette Herenger will be the Devil; Julia Moseley will provide mischief as the Imp; and other members of Swimming Club will interpret nymphs and spirits of night. A. A. Has Open House The second A. A. Open House rocked the gym Saturday night from 8 to 10 as the large crowd attending proved that what the campus needs is recreation for dates and dateless over the week- end. With Jane Dryfoos in charge and Miss Wilburn as chaperone, people stood in line to play bad- minton, deck tennis, shuffleboard, bowling, chinese checkers, and bridge. Athletic Board members supervised the games. litter Bugs Dance And speaking of recreation, the new machine in the Murphey Candler is packing them in at all hours especially the jitterbugs from social dancing class. Now is the time to start getting your quar- ter's worth. Spanish Play (Continued from Page 1) Louis Filipe de Cordoba (an au- thor) , John Winchester. Don Juan Medina (a ladies' man), Tom Wesley. Emilio Castellanos, George Bland, Jr. Mario Castellannos, Jack Boden- hamer. Pepe Castellanos, Covington Hardee. M The characterization of the play is clean cut and vivid, and Miss Gooch states that the cast is ex- ceptionally good. "A Dream of an August Night" has lines that are light and fresh and a plot that moves with a great deal of life and vividness. It should afford excel- lent entertainment for the college community as a whole as well as the juniors and their dates for the banquet. Woodrow Wilson Knew College Life Little known facts about Wood- row Wilson have recently been brought to light by the Campus Camera. He was the most col- legiate of all our United States presidents, having attended David- son, Princeton, Virginia, and John Hopkins. Later he became presi- dent of Princeton; was offered the presidency of seven other univer- sities; received twenty-one hon- orary degrees more than any oth- er president did on a purely aca- demic basis. He also coached foot- ball at Wesleyan U. and taught at Bryn Mawr, Wesleyan, and Prince- ton. Don't Forget Your Valentines WOMAN'S EXCHANGE You're Always Welcome at THE SQUARE BOWL Where Fun Is At Its Best! 120 Atlanta Ave. Decatur Tech Uses Educated Shoes An unusual news story appeared in the Fall edition of the Scroll of LaGrange College, describing a unique part of shoes: "The most educated shoes which are doing post graduate work at Georgia Tech this year. The shoes were first worn by William Willwright, III, at Harvard in 1926 and since have attended Princeton, Notre Dame, Dartsmouth, Rutgers, M. I. T., N. Y. U., Cornell, and Northwestern. With the shoes comes a document which enumerates some of the tra- ditions. 'Worn while studying for an important quiz, and during the quiz itself, it is almost impossible to fail; and we hope that future owners may derive the same bene- fit from their use as have the past owners.' Vincent Neisus, the pres- ent owner says that the shoes will go to Alabama next semester and from there to the University of Kentucky." Lip-prints Reveal Characteristics Of Owner There is something new under the sun! Le dernier cri is character reading through lip-prints, revealed by the Florida Flambeau ( F. S. C. W.) Lip-sticked paper reveals hid- den traits of many curious stu- dents as they develop a new hobby. There are seven kinds of lips which relate the character of the people who possess that type of lips. "Type 1 is the 'sweet vagueness' type which indicates that the own- er does not have her heart in this sort of work and that she is also a girl of better-than-average in- tellect, strong-willed enough to forego marital bliss for a career. "Type 2 is the 'self-confident* type of lips, whose owner posses- ses an even temperament, warm generosity, and is the girl who will 'always get her man.' Other types denote a big heart, fickleness, ef- ficiency, appeal, and experience." Dr. McCain Speaks on Radio Under the auspices of the At- lanta Chamber of Commerce, Presi- dent James Ross McCain of Ag- nes Scott will speak over radio sta- tion WSB at 10:30 p. m., Monday, February 6. He will discuss the place of Agnes Scott College in Southern education. Agnes Scott College DECATUR, GA. A college for women that is widely recog- nized lor its standards of work and for the interesting character of its student activities. For further information, address J. R. McCAIN, President Straight or Mixed? JACKET AND SKIRT TEAMS "As you like it." Ideas will sprout when you see the plaid and check jackets you can mix with a swing or gored skirt in blending colors. Jack- ets finely tailored in two or three- button classics. All fine fabrics. Skirts of 100% wool flannel in gold, honey, copen blue, green, rose and aqua. Misses' sizes. JACKETS $3.99 SKIRTS $1.98 THREE SISTERS ATLANTA'S ^/FASHION C0R.VE1 WHITEHALL h ALABAMA SHEETS THE AGONISTIC, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1939 ^Galavanting QGals There was a concert last Friday night, but what chance did Hoffman have when the Emory Meds and the Phi Delts were competing with him? Some of the girls who were out at the Piedmont Driving Club at the Phi Delta Theta ban- quet and dance were Ruth Slack, Julia Porter, Gene Slack, Marion Franklin, Elaine Stubbs, Sue Clapp, Martha Marshall, Martie Doak, Jane Moore Hamilton, Val Neilson, Catherine Ivie, Florrie Guy, Lib Barrett, and Margaret Hamilton. Med School Dance Some of the other music lovers who played hookey Friday night and attended the Sophomore-Fresh- man Med dance were Nell Pinner, Marjorie Boggs, Carolyn Alley, Ai- leen Shortley, Sara E. Lee, Toni Newton, Mitzi Sanders, Sarah Copeland, Susan Goodwyn, Kay Kennedy, Kay Toole, Adelaide Benson, Flonnie Ellis, Callie Car- michael, Eva Ann Pirkle, Martha Marshall, Frankie Butt, Val Neil- son, and Jean Bailey. Stone Mountain Picnic A little on the frozen North side for these days but these hardy souls Emily Underwood, Betty Jean O'Brien, Sally Mat- thews, Virginia Milner, and Ruth Slack went on a picnic at Stone Mountain Saturday night. College Dances Still 1 more dancing Frances Ab- bott and Annette Franklin went to a dinner dance Thursday night at the Biltmore, given by the alumni of the University of N. C. while Dusty Hance, Eleanor Bryan, Barbara Lee Murlin, Char- lene Burke, and Sarah Copeland remained loyal to Emory and at- tended the Sigma Chi tea dance. Visitors There was visiting and visitors this week end Frances Abbott had Rosa Polhill of Louisville visit- ing her this week end; Scottie Wilds and Grace Walker had two guests from Furman; Mary Dixon, of Columbia, S. C, visited here. Helen Klugh did her week ending in Alexander City, Ala., and Lutie Moore went home to Barnesville. Buffet Suppers Now about those buffet sup- pers Sara Lee, Nancy Jo Bal- lengee, Mary Bon Udderback, and Betty Waitt were out at the Sigma Nu house Sunday night, and An- nette Franklin at the A. T. O. house. Fancy Dress Balls Either starting the week end early or late Mary Ellen Whet- sell, Sara Lee, and Olivia White are leaving Wednesday to attend the fancy dress balls at Washington and Lee. Marriage is the life-goal of 96 per cent of the students enrolled in the Pennsylvania College for Women. Save Money At DECATUR BOWLING ALLEY 10c Before 6 P. M. Two for 25c After 6 P. M. Fresrmen Sponsor Barn Dance The Freshman Class will spon- sor a Barn Dance and a Candy Pull on Saturday night, February 4, at 8:00 in the Bucher Scott gym. The entire college communi- ty is invited. Admission will be 10c. May Queen (Continued from Page 1) beauty not only by Agnes Scott/ students, but also by Georgia Tech and Emory men in their various publications. She has been a mem- ber of the 1937 and 193 8 May Courts and has appeared among the most beautiful Agnes Scotters in the annuals for the same years. She has been outstanding in Mor- tar Board, the Glee Club, and Co- tillion Club. Aileen, Cotillion Club president, has been voted a member of May Court during each of her past three years here. She was also honored in the beauty sections of the annuals for these years. Mem- bership in Chi Beta Phi Sigma, The Silhouette staff, and Archery Club has been among her activities. GILL CLEANERS 2-HOUR SERVICE ODORLESS PROCESS 412 Church St. DE. 7502 Ualentine^ Special A lovely, personal, and most appreciated one YOUR PHOTOGRAPH FREE The coloring of one of your new- photographs taken before February 28th. ELLIOTT'S Peachtree Studio WA. 8167 Atlanta Glee Club Admits New Members As a result of recent tryouts, Glee Club admitted eighteen new members. They are: Harriett Ayers, Martha Buffalow, Jo Cates, Freda Copeland, Martie Doake, Mary Ann Faw, Ann Fisher, Tine Gray, Margaret Hartsook, Jane Jones, Jeanne Lee, Betty Nash, Louise Newton, Molly Oliver, Isa- bella Robertson, Edith Schwartz, Virginia Stanley, and Annie Wilds. Alumna F. Roberts Writes from Shanghai Of War Ho rrors Slowly but surely news comes from our alumnae throughout the world. Latest reports on life in Orient have just come from Fran- ces (Marnley) Roberts, '21, who is now back in Shanghai. "Never believe the stories of de- struction and horror are propagan- da," she writes. "After Creels' book and others on propaganda in the World War, one can scarcely believe anything, even his own eyes are supposed to deceive him. But I have seen much." Previous to this latest seige of the war, Mrs. Roberts and her husband were teaching in the Uni- versity of Shanghai. But, as the campus was made part of the west- ern defense boundary of the Inter- national Settlement and classes were moved to an office building downtown on Nanking Road, Mrs. Roberts has temporarily stopped her university art classes. "Life," she concludes, "is much changed under the present system. Although little damage was done on our campus, one can look out the window across the creek and see complete destruction. The Chinese sections, (those not in the International Settlement and the French Concession) are a "poem of destruction," as one Japanese writ- er so ecstatically wrote. Meanwhile wretched conditions are increasing in other parts of China. What about Europe?" Evelyn Saye Poses for Pen and Brush Club The Pen and Brush Club meet- ing on Thursday, January 26, at 4:30 p. m. took the form of a sketch class. Evelyn Saye posed, and the club I members sketched her. The mathematics club of Ward- Belmont has disproved a theory of long standing that one has a fif- ty-fifty chance to obtain "heads" on a toss-up of a penny. The re- sult of the experiment which was carried on by the club was that out of ten times the penny is tossed up, heads will be on top on an av- erage of 4.9 times. (The Hyphen, Ward-Belmont. ) MIDDLETON BAKERY 121 E. Ponce de Leon Ave. DE. 9229 Specialty Party Cakes and Cookies Special Only For Agnes Scott Girls Shampoo and Set 40c VERA BEAUTY SHOP CAMPUS CELEBRITY College Life Thwarts Editor s Histrionic Ambitions Benson Resigns Herself To Life of Interior Decorator By ANNE ENLOE Agnes Scott seems to be getting a reputation for thwart- ing peoples' ambitions. There was Evelyn Hanna who didn't make B. O. Z., and there was Mary Ellen Whetsell who was editor of her high school paper and has to be satisfied here with being President of Student Government. And now we take up the sad case of Adelaide Benson. She began life in Jacksonville with the worthy am- bition of becoming a pre-Shirley Temple child wonder actress. In fact, she went so far as to spend many years studying speech in preparation for her great career. Then she came here and couldn't make Blackfriars! She tried and tried, and then she sighed and just became Editor-in-Chief of the Sil- houette. And then there was a time, at about the age of ten, when our heroine decided that her life work had to be that of a waitress. So she planned and planned, and she may succeed yet because Dr. Raper says that we all may be working in the Frances Virginia in another ten years. Oh, well, they do have good food there. But, to return to the subject at hand. Ad changed her mind again and this time it was to be a kindergarten teacher. At the present moment, incidental- ly, she is planning to go to New York and study interior decorating. But who knows? Adelaide loves boats, and one time she got drowned! It was at Jacksonville Beach, and when the Life Guard pulled her out, she im- mediately decided she must learn to swim. (He must not have been so cute.) But boats are what she likes best. She gets caught in storms and can't get in, and she runs out of gas in the middle of the St. Johns, but she still loves it. One time she fell off a Merry-Go- GIFTS FAVORS CARDS LIBRARY MARGARET WAITE SHOP 119-121 Peachtree Arcade Atlanta, Ga. Round in Vienna and practically broke up the whole carnival. But she says if you want to know the really exciting things that have happened to her, kindly consult Miss Scandrett. As for the connections that Ad has with that well known publica- tion the Silhouette, she only start- ed working on it last year. And look at her now! She never ex- pected to be editor of it and when she got elected she was not at all surprised she was completely as- tonished! And what is more, she was simply terrified and wondered if she would ever live through May, 1939. At this point she thinks she will and she says the an- nual will appear in due time and will contain some of the very cutest and best features in years. There is at least one great advan- tage in being editor of the Silhou- ette. The publishers take you out to dinner at wonderful places like the Rathskellar. And one time the photographer bought her a Coca- Cola. Princeton University has re- ceived a special grant to finance a study of the effects of the Orson Welles broadcast of the invasion from Mars. FRIED CHICKEN DINNER 50c Good Food Is Good Health HOTEL CANDLER Pay Us a Visit New! Exciting! 2.50 Lloyd C. Douglas' latest triumph an exciting new novel concerning- the lives of four people a modern young doctor, a famous surgeon, a country doctor, and a lovely American girl with a serene back- ground of Chinese philosophy. ORDER YOUR COPY NOW! BOOK SHOP SIXTH FLOOR RICH'S 65962 THE AGONISTIC, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1. 1939 Agnes Scott College THE AGONISTIC Vol. XXIV, No. 12 Decatur, Ga. ^ Editorials ~~ features ^ Wednesday, Feb. 1. 1939 Accent on Us Next week we shall have on the campus a man who is a potential influence on the lives of each of us. Only a potential in- fluence, because if we ourselves fail to ac- cept what he has to give, he will come and leave without benefit to us. Dr. McSween has proved that he has something to give us through his work with young people people of our age in his region for the past several years. The titles of his chapel talks indicate that he has something personal to offer which has a special meaning for each individual. "How To Be Happy/' "Spiritual Success" these surely are topics of importance and interest to all of us. For more localized subjects, relating to us as Agnes Scott students with our own campus problems and interests, he will lead small discussion groups. The topics for these have not been selected, since Dr. McSween has decided to be with us first to find out what we actually need. To help us with our own private matters as individuals, he offers a personal inter- view to everyone who requests it. In these conversations with a man who really knows whereof he speaks, we can take a step toward clarifying and straightening things out for ourselves. Thus, Dr. McSween will be here to help us as young people, as college students, and as persons. His aid and advice will not be forced upon us; it will rest with us to reach out and take advantage of what he brings to the campus. Editorial Notes Chapel tomorrow will see the selection of a name for this paper. The discussion promises to be interesting, after the ac- tive concern shown two weeks ago when the committee presented its choice. Suggestion for parallel reading on Citizenship: the "Re-Declaration of Amer- ican Faith, " from the N. S. F. A. Reporter, posted on the Library current history board. Letters written in by listeners indicate that the Agnes Scott radio programs are successfully carrying out their purpose: to give miniature snapshots of the vari- ous phases of our campus life. l)c Agonistic Agnes Scott College Student Newspaper Vol. 24 Wednesday, February 1 No. 12 STAFF Xane Salters Current History Eleanor Hutchens Sports Editor Hazel Solomon Exchange Editor Jeannette Carroll Alumnae Editor Selma Stelnbach Club Editor Hayden Sanford Eloise Lennard Florence Ellis Society Editors Virginia Farrar Eleanor Hall Florence Graham Beth Paris OnJe Smith Circulation Managers V. J. WaUcins. a Enloe. M. L. Hcaslett. M. Merlin, D. Welnkle, Flte. L. Franklin. J. Cates. 8. Mary Frances Guthrie Editor Evelyn Baty Mary Reins Assistant Editors Elizabeth Kenney Copy Editor Rebecca Drucker Assistant Copy Editor Marie Merritt Business Manager Mary Louise Dobba Advertising Manager Alice Cheeseman Mary Wells McNeill Feature Editors Anne Enloe Georgia Hunt Assistant Feature Editors REPORTERS: M. L. Gill. Ratliff. C. K. Hutchlns. P. B. Alderman, J. Wltman, M Lee. C. Willis. P. Hammond. A. Enloe. E. 8tubbs. E. McCall. B. Coleman, s Self. J. Lancaster. E. Barrett. BUSINESS STAFF: B. Coleman. B. L. Murlin. M. E. Leavitt. M. Watklns. L. Sale. B. A. Stewart. W. Howard. W. Finder. L. Scnwenke. Dorothy Graham. Campus Quotes By GEORGIA HUNT The time-old question of "shall we eat to live, or live to eat," is indeed a splendid one for philos- ophical debate, but as far as the college community is concerned, the question takes on a new slant. Every body agrees that the meals are splendid but just how much should we pay for them when we have guests in the dining room? Here are quoted from among members of the student body some very emphatic opinions: Sophie Montgomery: "When I keep the door in the dining room sometimes I am embarrassed to ask fifty cents for the meals. I think they ought to be graded. Fifty cents is OK for dinner, but twen- ty-five and thirty cents would be reasonable for the others. " Eva Ann Pirkle: "Much, much too much for boarders and too much for day students to pay for breakfast." Virginia Farrar: "Entirely too high. Just think what you can get for breakfast at the drug store, toast, bacon, an egg and jelly all for fifteen cents." Gene Slack: "I have to stay on the campus about three times a week for meetings and the price of the evening meal makes me very, very unhappy." Alice Cheeseman: "Well, the day students got a break as far as dinner is concerned 2 5c is not bad but the boarders get broke when they entertain guests in the dining room." The meals are splendid, the din- ing room management is excellent, and the students are very anxious to share these pleasures with their friends, but they seem to say "How can we?" University Heads Look at Education "The university must make de- liberate, conscious attempts to tie itself into the pattern of American community life in some meaning- ful way if it is to justify its place in the community as an instru- ment for the protection and ad- vancement of democracy." New York University's Dean Ned H. Dearborn urges higher education to pay more attention to adult education. "Only relatively late in human history have people been able to think before they speak and speak before they act. Most of us still do it rather infrequently and with rather indifferent success." Miami University's Dr. Read Bain believes we are suffering from "acute but highly contagious blabitis." "In the process of Americaniz- ing our education we have really, without knowing it, drifted away from our older American tradition. Nationalism, even if it is Ameri- canism, is not liberalism. It very easily becomes the opposite." Dean Christian Gauss of Princeton Uni- versity deplores the decline of the study of the humanities. Front Row By JANE SALTERS Special trains, ships, and planes carry condensed milk and typhoid serum to the earthquake-torn re- gion in Chile where some estimates claim 2 5,000 deaths from the shock and where injuries and dis- ease threaten the lives of the re- maining poverty stricken popula- tion. AIRPLANES Roosevelt asks for a $50,000,- 000 appropriation as a beginning on a $300,000,000 program of air- plane construction, which is a part of a $5 52,000,000 defense project to be completed in two or three years that is, if the administra- tion plans are successful! NOTICE BARCELONA As bodies of refugees slain by rebel bombs are heaped on the Spanish highways, and as Franco's soldiers capture town after town from a non-resisting enemy, the newly organized American Union for Nationalist Spain petitions the President for immediate recogni- tion of the Nationalist government in Barcelona. ONE VOTE RELIEF CUT The first major political battle of the new Congress sees one sen- atorial vote defeat the President's attempt to restore to the $725,- 000,000 relief appropriation a $125,000,000 cut made by the House against the advice and plan of the administration. INSURANCE REPEATED The report on insurance abuses made by Chief Justice Hughes to the Securities and Exchange Com- mission in 1906 is found to apply to modern conditions in exagger- ated form such evils as gigantism, rule by a small group, lack of standard policies, continued pay- ment on excessive premiums, and entanglement with outside inter- ests conflicting with official duty. Riggs Bends Iron Harvardman Gordon M. Riggs claims he isn't the Hercules of collegeland but he proved he at least had a Herculean sense of hu- mor when he made that statement. In case you haven't heard about Gordon M., you'll lift your eye- brows a notch or two when you learn that he can twist an iron rod into the shape of a pretzel bare- handed. Listen to him: "Of course I do knot up an iron bar now and then and I have lifted four men weighing more than 600 pounds, but I don't think I'm much stronger than the average college student. I put my fist through that wall over there, but the plaster must have been kind of soft." Yes, just like that, he wins our plaster pusher gonfalon! Honesty Survives A disciple of Diogenes lives on. President Jas. C. Kinard of New- berry College received a five dollar check from a former student stat- ing "In payment, with interest, for a ticket to your 1927 Thanks- giving Day football game which I enjoyed through the courtesy of a missing board in the fence!" Campus Camera. Conferee Cuts The recent modifications of the cut sys- tem by the administration at the recom- mendation of Executive Committee seem particularly wise. In giving cuts for at- tending certain conferences, the powers that be are recognizing the fact that these gatherings are important and meaningful to us in increasing the benefits derived from college life. The girls who represent us at conferen- ces link us with what is being done in worlds similar to, but otherwise detached from, ours. They carry our ideas to other colleges and bring theirs back to us. They simultaneously broaden our horizons and make our influence felt elsewhere. It is encouraging to note that the signi- ficance of conferences is being appreciated, but the granting of privileges for them places a larger responsibility on us for get- ting the most out of them. Parade of Opinion By Associated Collegiate Press LAUGH "Little things are important to little men." With this quotation from Goldsmith West Vir- ginia University students entered the second round of their battle of words with the staff of Das Schwartze Korps, official organ of Adolf Hitler's nazi police guard. When that particular unit of the newspaper chorus maintained for the exclusive playing of "Heil Hitler" tunes received the cabled an- nouncement of the Mountaineers that they were going to "break off relations with Germany," its editors called out some new adjectives for their reply: "The telegram is not very original. Nobody could expect that the dripping-nosed offshoots of Babbits who lust for war profits would deal frivolously with diplomatic relations of two na- tions than do Jews assembled around President Roosevelt. Prosit." To end the second round of diplomatic battle between the all-powerful, serious -minded journal of one nation and the fun-loving students of an- other nation's state university, the W. V. U. stu- dent newspaper, "Daily Anthenaeum," came back with this: "You take things too seriously over there! ... A country than bans Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck obviously lacks humor .... And if anyone should feel insulted, gentlemen, we should; for our cablegram was at least civil, and in neither of your editorials has the tone been other than defamatory. . . . Well, we are still laughing. We hope to be able to laugh at pos- turings and grimaces always, no matter where they appear. Heaven help us when we can no longer laugh!" ^ ADVICE Long have college newspapers been known for their frequent breaks into the national news be- cause of sensational statements they have made in their columns. More frequent, but far less known, are their paragraphs of advice to today's undergraduates. This sound bit of educational advice comes from the University of Wisconsin's "Daily Cardinal": "Now that the time has come again to make out study lists for the second semester students would do well to appraise their curriculum, needs and to determine what they want from their edu- cation. "It is a fundamental fault of our educational system that we do no develop a critical attitude toward curriculum. Do not blindly accept 'dead- wood' courses which are no longer relevant to present life. Investigate the potentialities of courses from upperclassmen who arc familiar with them. Don't just choose courses because they don't come at 8 o'clock. Don't be afraid to 'ex- pose' yourself to courses in unexplored fields. Be sure you are getting what you want from educa- tion!" 4 Religious Emphasis Week The Agonistic Religious Emphasis Week VOL. XXIV AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE, DECATUR, GA., WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1939 Z115 No. 13 Students Elect Ad Benson As May Queen May Court Members Will Be Chosen Next Week With the student body's election of Adelaide Benson to reign over the annual May Day Fete, the as- sembling of members of the 1939 May Court gets under way. Adelaide has been a member of the 1 93 8 May Court and has ap- peared in beauty sections of The Silhouette in previous years. Votes cast for May Queen were counted by Mrs. Adolf Lapp, As- sistant Professor of Physical edu- cation, Helen Moses, and Helen Kirkpatrick, members of the May Day Committee. The committee reports that the May Queen and her court will be a part of the fete as they were last year, wearing costumes in keeping with the theme of the scenario. Nominations for the members of the Court will be made in chap- el next week, and tryouts for the leads in the play will be held dur- ing that same week. Vocation Literature Is On Exhibition The Dean's Office announces that literature on Vocational Guid- ance has been placed on the back bulletin board of Buttrick and on the tables to the right as you en- ter the main floor of the library. These pamphlets and books give helpful information on the differ- ent vocations open to women. Dr. Kracket Talks to Club Chi Beta Phi held its regular meeting on Thursday, February 2, at 7:3 0 p. m. in the Murphey Candler building. At that time Dr. Kracket, professor of path- ology at Emory University, spoke on the subject of medical technol- ogy. Refreshments were served afterwards. Class Cabinets Meet Jointly Freshmen Invite Tech Council For the first time since the for- mation of sophomore cabinet three years ago, this group is planning a joint retreat with the Freshman cabinet for Saturday, February 11, at the Harrison Hut. Mamie Lee Ratliff, freshman cabinet advisor; Katherine Patton, sophomore cabi- net advisor; Betty Kyle, sophomore president, and Anne Chambless, freshman president have made plans for a discussion along the lines of "Growing Into An Abun- dant Life 1 ' and "The Responsibility of Cabinet Members on the Cam- pus." Miss Scandrett will go along as advisor. The freshman cabinet is to en- tertain the Georgia Tech Y. M. C. A. council in the near future. Bible Club Meets Rev. H. E. Russell of Rock Springs Church, spoke on "Hope" at a meeting of the Bible Club Monday, February 6, in the Mur- phey Candler Building. Student Body Names Paper 'Agnes Scott News' The Agnes Scott News was voted by the student body to replace The Agonistic as the name of the college paper, at a chapel meeting on Thursday, February 2. The new name will be submitted to a faculty committee for formal approval and will be put in use after elec- tions in the spring when the new staff of the newspaper begins its work. Mary Frances Guthrie, editor, revised a previous motion and sug- gested a vote among the names The Agnes Scott Mirror, The Ag- nes Seott News, and The Agonistic. The vote was: The Mirror, 3; The Agonistic, 95; The Neus, 2 19. The editor states that the staff is highly pleased over the result ot the voting and feels that the student body has chosen wisely. The great majority of votes that were cast for the Agnes Scott Xeus indicates the widespread ap- proval of the campus in the mat- ter. President J. R. McCain, when informed of the student decision, expressed his pleasure at the selec- tion of the name. Editor Speaks to K. U. B. K. l\ B. will meet this after- noon, February S, at 4:30 p. m . in the Murphey Candler Building. At that time Mr. James S. Pope, as- sistant managing editor of the /\/- luntj Journal, will speak on the European situation and its connec- tion with the press. Following the meeting, ,i reception will be held tor all freshmen interested nalism. in jour- Methodists Hold State Conference Following the theme, "United Christian Action in a Changing World," Methodist students of Georgia held a conference at La- Grange College, the week end of February 3-5, 1939, at which there was a large delegation of Ag- nes Scott students. Mr. Arthur Raper spoke Saturday afternoon on "The Negro and Tenant Farming," and Dr. Lester Rumble, pastor of St. Marks Church, in Atlanta, spoke on "The Challenge of the Youth Crusade." Dr. Hornell Hart, professor of sociology at Duke Uni- versity was the platform speaker. Those who attended from Ag- nes Scott were: Mary Matthews, Catherine l arrar. Gay Swagerty, Leonora Jones, Kathleen Jones, Er- nestine Cass, Elizabeth Barrett, Florence Ellis, Dorothv Lazenby, Mary Ruth Wills. Alumna Fetes Students Mrs. Holcombe Green, Agnes Scott alumna and regional director of Mortar Board, entertained the members of the local chapter of Mortar Board at a buffet supper at her home Sunday night, Februarv Dr. McCain Discusses Plan In Radio Talk President Recalls Days of Compulsory Parasol Discussing Agnes Scott's semi- centennial plans and the unusual phases of life on our campus, Dr. J. R. McCain, president, spoke over WSB Monday at 10:30 p. m. as part of a "Welcome South, Broth- er" program. Dr. McCain's re- marks were in the form of replies to questions about Agnes Scott traditions and customs. The recent grant from the Gen- eral Education Board, the seventh received, will make up part of the $2,000,000 to be raised for im- provements. "Agnes Scott likes to look forward" said Dr. McCain in emphasizing the semi-centennial celebration's taking place as the college begins its fifty-first year. "It was a written catalogue reg- ulation that every girl must put on flannels when cold weather came," revealed the president in speaking of former rules. Over- shoes and a parasol were also a part of every student's equipment, but even so fortified she could "never go out alone" and had to be ac- companied by a chaperone even when going to Decatur. Exercise came in the form of a walking procession, led and followed by a faculty member. Now athletics are important in the college program, Dr. McCain pointed out; even though Agnes Scott has no intercollegiate athlet- ics, it does sponsor debating with England, Scotland, Wales, Vassar, Randolph-Macon, and other col- leges and universities. The facul- ty, trained in more than forty-five different institutions of learning, help make the college qualified for membership in the Southern Asso- ciation of Colleges, and Universi- ties, in the Association of Ameri- can Universities, in the American Association of University Women, and in Phi Beta Kappa. In closing Dr. McCain spoke of the early enrollment expected this year probably to include girls from thirty to forty different states. Dr. Paul Bryan Speaks At History Forum At a meeting of the Current History Forum Tuesday afternoon, February 7, at 4:00 o'clock, Dr. Paul Bryan of the law department of Emory spoke on the Supreme Court. Dr. McS ween Gives Religious Week Talks M inister Discusses Rules For Happiness, Spiritual Success Opening the week of Religious Emphasis with a talk in chapel Tuesday morning, Dr. "John McSween, guest speaker for the week, spoke on the pertinent question: How to be Happy? His text, taken from John XV, was the immortal of Christ found in the C. A. Fetes Dr. McSween Emory Group Joins In Discussion Honoring Dr. McSween, the Christian Association has planned a round of social functions during the week of February 6-11, at which the college community may become better acquainted with him. A tea is to be given for him on Tuesday afternoon from 4:3 0 to six o'clock in the Murphey Cand- ler Building. That evening at 7:00 Dr. McSween will meet for a dis- cussion with the Christian Associ- ation Cabinet. On Thursday at 8:00 p. m., he will lead a general discussion in the Murphey Cand- ler Building, to which the college community is invited. The coun- cil of Christian Association will have a joint meeting with the council of the Emory Christian Association Friday night at 8:00 in the Murphey Candler Building to discuss campus problems with Dr. McSween. In addition to these functions, anyone can have a conference with Dr. McSween by appointment or have him as their guest at meals. Pi Alpha Phi Alters Debate Plans Changing former plans made for debate with Sophie Newcomb Pi Alpha Phi has chosen Ann Henry and Arlene Steinbach to present the affirmative side of the debate: "Resolved that the democ- racies should form an alliance to preserve democracy" when the Ag- nes Scott-Sophie Newcomb teams meet here on March 3 1st. Marjorie Merlin and Margaret Hopkins will go to New Orleans to present both sides of the same debate against Sophie Newcomb on March 3 1. Mary Lightfoot Elcan, a newcom- er to Pi Alpha Phi and a fresh- man, has been chosen alternate. President Invites College To Luncheon in Gymnasium In order that we may discuss TOGETHER the Semi-Centennial plans of Agnes Scott, and the meaning f or us of the University Center developments, we wish to have a luncheon for the whole college com- munity. Hoarders and day students, faculty members and their wives or husbands, officers and trustees all are invited. The time: Tuesday. February I t. 12:45 ( 'clock. The place: Gymnasium. To avoid a hurried meal or program, we will omit the afternoon classes and laboratory work. Each class will sit as a group and will be expected to furnish a speaker or stunt or BOOg, as Mr. Davidson, master of ceremonies, mav suggest This will be one of the most interesting events in the life of the College, and we hope that all may be present. Cordialh . J R MtC UV promise ot t^nrist lound in eleventh verse: These things hare I spoken unto you, that ?ny joy might remain in you, and that your joy might he full. Christ was the happiest man in human history; His life was radi- ant, His joy was unbounded. Four things entered into the happiness of Christ: His complete faith in God, a clear conscience, faith in His fellow men, and loving service to all mankind. "True happiness can be found only in obedience to God's will as that will is understood by us," said Dr. McSween in what he called his first "dogmatic statement." It was in Christ's obedience that He found much of His joy in life; it is in our obedience that we, also, can find peace and happiness. In his second "dogmatic state- ment," Dr. McSween pointed out that the will of God can be found only through Jesus Christ. It is God's will that each of us be saved, that we be good and that we live useful lives. "There are three ques- tions," commented Dr. McSween, (Continued on Page 2, Column 2) Sociology Professor Attends Meetings During the months of January and February, Dr. Arthur Raper, professor of sociology, has attend- ed or has on his schedule for the future, six meetings and confer- ences. On January 9, he attended the Home Missions Council in Bal- timore. On January 18, 19, and 20 he conducted Religious Empha- sis Week at V. P. I. where he re- lated religion to current condi- tions. For the week-end of February 4, he attended the Methodist Young People's Conference at LaGrange. On February 13 he will go to a meeting of the Georgia Public For- um at Cordelc, and two days later to a meeting of the same organiza- tion in Moultrie. On February 24, he will go to Carroll ton to the West Georgia Teachers' College. On Dr. Raper's spring program are included trips to Knoxvillc in March to talk to the- southern mountain workers, and to the Uni- versity of North Carolina in April for a week's work with the Insti- tute of Human Relations. Attorney Jacobs Talks To Group Tonight Speaking on "The Proposed Un- ion Between the C.I.O. and the A. F. of L." Mr. Joseph Jacobs, an Atlanta attorney, will be the speaker at a meeting of the Chris- tian World Community group of the Christian Association tonighp at 8:00 o'clock in the Murphey Candler Building. A group of girls from the Industrial Girls Club of the Atlanta Y. W. C. A. have been invited. 2 THE AGONISTIC, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1939 Freshmen Keep Slate Clean As Juniors Break Jinx Sophomores, Seniors Bow, 42-19 und 47-20 The sophomores fell victim to the fourth straight fresh- man triumph, 42-19, Friday afternoon in the gymnasium, as the juniors broke their losing streak for a 47-20 victory over the seniors. The half-way mark in the basketball season finds the freshmen undefeated, the seniors undefeating, and the juniors and sophomores on middle ground with two wins each. The uppcrclassmen started off with the sophomores in control, Dyar sinking the first basket with her usual accuracy. The ball soon passed over into the possession of the fleet freshman forwards and the deft hands of Dot Webster, who chalked up the first of her many scores. The game continued fast and smooth, the sophomore guards particularly on the qui live and Stubbs shooting with custom- ary steadiness. The freshmen squeezed in the last goal of the quarter to lead, 10-6. The second period found the sophomores shoot- ing wild over close freshman guarding. The best scramble of the year, in which the ball passed swiftly back and forth over the center line, ended when Dot Web- ster effected one of her slippery getaways to make a goal, leaving the score 24-9 at the half. The second half began with the magic touch of the freshmen and the poise of the sophomores lost, both teams "muddling through" like British diplomats. Comic fouls were numerous; Gellerstedt acci- dentally and surprisingly charged full-force into Bell, and Steinbach stumbled over the scuttling Web- ster. The Wilds family distin- guished itself, Scotty guarding An- nie. The game took a spurt in the last quarter as the sophomores fought with unallayed gameness despite the heavy freshman lead. The whistle left it 42-19. The seniors took the ball first and were off to a spirited start as Carmichael scored first against the juniors. Milner and Slack soon re- taliated, the latter getting out from under Benson's guard nicely. The junior accuracy absent two weeks returned to the fold tem- porarily, going astray once more in the second quarter. Carmichael came up to par toward the last of the half, but the score stood 21-10 for her opponents. Dryfoos shone with several neat interceptions in the latter half, rivaled by the vigorous MacGuire Floor scuffles were much in evi- dence, Carmichael and Ware going down fighting and Slack and Mac- Guire crashing conveniently at Dr. Swanson's feet. After the third quarter, with the score 27-16 for the juniors, the game relaxed into practice throws. The score piled up quietly to a 47-20 junior scalping. Line-Ups: Seniors Guards, Benson, Mac- Guire, Steele, Doty; forwards, Car- michael, Carter, Dryfoos. Juniors Guards, Ware, Thomp- son, Reins; forwards, Milner, Slack, Carson. Sophomores Guards, Kendrick, Klugh, Steinbach, Wilds; for- wards, Fisher, Stubbs, Dyar, Bell. Freshmen Guards, Brooks, Lott, Gellerstedt; forwards, D. Webster, A. Webster, McElwaney, Wilds. Referees Miss Wilburn, Miss Mitchell. Dr. McSween (Continued from Page 1) "which can be asked in this con- nection: what shall I do with Jesus? what shall I do with my life? and with whom shall I link my life?" Christ has given us the knowl- edge o/ an abundant and happy life by' example, he said in conclu- sion; the only way we can make use of this knowledge is to use it. Dr. McSween, who is pastor of the Purity Presbyterian Church of Chester, South Carolina, will be on the campus all this week and will be available for private conferences. Talks have been scheduled for chapel each morning through Sat- urday, the remaining subjects be- ing? Christ's Mission and Ours; Christian Assurance; and God's Dynamite. Jitterbugs Do the Square Blistered Hands Pull Candy Glimpsed at the Freshman Barn Dance and Candy Pull: . . . Betty Ann Brooks being very presidential and efficient. . . Miss Hunter and Amelia giving the "Turkey in The Straw" some real competition. . . a few genuine Hill Billy outfits like Scottie's and Tine's .... and a few just outfits like Rockie Kaplan's . . . 'Twas the cutest par- ty we've seen in these here parts in many a moon . . . The eternal Mutt with her eternal camera. . . Miss Haynes (pardon us, Mrs. Lapp) calling the square dance in a gen- I uine Tyrolean costume. I guess dancin' is dancin' and mountains is mountains all over the world, eh, Kennesaw? . . . Miss Wilburn rushing around bandaging up blis- tered hands after the candy pull- ing . . . That part of the party re- minds us Juniors of the old daisy picking days. . . A Jitter Bug makes a swell square dancer . . . Cheeseman and Jane Moses being very childish with their taffy jumping rope. And is the floor in the gym basement a mess? . . . Men in the dressing room down- stairs! . . . The generous offer of "Take some home to your room- mate, there's just loads!" . . . Give us more campus parties that are as much fun as that one. Congratu-, lations, all you Freshmen who worked so hard on it! The University of Minnesota has opened a "conversation laboratory" in which students and faculty members enduct conversations which are recorded for later study. Sports Miscellany By ELEANOR HUTCHENS First place among Happenings in the Gym this week goes to the magnificent barn dance and candy-pull staged by the freshmen last Saturday night. With class president Brooks in charge and Miss Haynes calling the dances, the gathering was a high spot in the year's entertainment. Nice going, nice freshmen. Outing Club Outing Extolling the virtues of Harri- son Hut and Life in the Woods, Outing Club members straggled in one morning last week from a spend-the-night jaunt at the Hut. Reports of things accomplished: 60th Year of Serving the South 1879-1939 W "THAT WAS THE YEAR'' Muse's dramatic radio program on WGST . . . every Monday night! Tune In George Muse Clothing Co. The Style Center of the South Bessie Tift Has Journalism Class Records reveal that Bessie Tift College justly boasts of the oldest journalism class in the world. "Back in 1898 when Bessie Tift was Monroe Normal and Industrial College, a rather interesting and entirely new department was added. The announcement appeared as: 'Instruction in Journalism a class will be formed for the ad- vantage of such young ladies as may desire to become good writ- ers. The course contemplates re- porting, general and specific cor- respondence, story and novel writ- ing, literary criticisms, authorships and much else.' "The School of Journalism was established ten years earlier when the Journalism department of the University of Missouri, which has been reported as the oldest in the world." Misses Wilburn and Johnson of the faculty presided at the skillet; members Doty and Cass washed dishes; plans progressed for club tryouts and hikes. Packed Poolroom Advice to pageant-attenders: pack up a supper and get to the gym early Monday night. Remem- ber housing problems last year? In- cidentally, Miss Wilburn says Swimming Club includes an un- usually large number of good swimmers this year. February Tennis About thirty-five of the college community saw Vines win over Budge in Atlanta Friday night. "Like something supernatural/' commented one spectator. Friday Nightlights Mid-season basketball sidelights: Despite its unfortunately clean slate as to victories this year, the senior team has its distinctive fea- tures . . . among them being the last of the bloomers . . . ano!, of course, the semicircular canal-less Floor MacGuire. . . D. Webster yanks that big ball out of her cuff seen her when she done it ... if the other teams had the enthusias- tic class support enjoyed by the freshmen, scores might be closer. St. Mary's University (San An- tonio) is sponsoring student trips to the two world's fairs this sum- Swimming Club Begins Rehearsals Of Water Pageant Rehearsals for the water pag- eant to be given next Monday by Swimming Club are now in prog- ress as last details of lighting and costumes are being worked out by the pageant committees. Adapted from the story "Daph- nis and Chloe" by Alice Cheeseman and Pattie Patterson, the pageant is a dramatization of the struggle between the youth Daphnis (Vir- ginia Milner) and the Devil (Jean- nette Herenger) for the beautiful Chloe (Beryl Healy). Stunt and formation swimming will be the high spots of the entertainment. The pageant is set for 8:30 Mon- day night at the gymnasium pool. Members of the college community and their friends are invited. Clubs Present Radio Skit B. O. Z., creative writing club, and Poetry Club united to present a skit based on a joint meeting of the two organizations, on the reg- ular weekly Agnes Scott radio pro- gram, Tuesday, February 7. Hen- rietta Blackwell, Sam Olive Grif- fin, Margaret Lentz, and Violet Jane Watkins were authors of the skit. Next Tuesday Athletic Associa- tion will present a program writ- ten by Alice Cheeseman, Jane Moore Hamilton, and Eleanor Hut- chens, and representing a meeting of the Athletic Board at Harrison Hut. Every state and 47 foreign countries are represented in the Harvard University student body. Valentine Cards TRICK NOVELTY SHOP Party Favors JA. 9198 82 Forsyth St., N.W. Atlanta, Ga. Mt. Holyoke Aids Refugee Students Mount Holyoke students, fac- ulty, and staff have pledged $1777, coupled with an offer of four homes in order that German ref- ugee students may finish this school year at their institution. "The Mount Holyoke Committee on Refugee Students, cooperating with the Intercollegiate Refugee Committee and International Stu- dents Service, plans to accept stu- dents of the Protestant, Catholic and Jewish faith." The student body lias already started a cam- paign for raising funds. BAILEY BROTHERS SHOE SHOP 142 Sycamore Street Decatur, Ga. Buy Your Flowers for Your Next Banquet at FAIRVIEW FLORISTS Decatur FRIED CHICKEN DINNER 50c Good Food Is Good Health HOTEL CANDLER Pay Us a Visit Special Only for Agnes Scott Girls Shampoo and Set, 40c VERA BEAUTY SHOP ( all DE. 6211 Agnes Scott College DECATUR, GA. A college for women that is widely recog- nized for its standards of work and for the interesting character of its student activities. For further information, address J. R. McCAIN, President THE AGONISTIC, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1939 3 CAMPUS CELEBRITY Amelia Has Tom-Boyish Past Knocking Out Front Teeth . ac- (her various inti- Don't Forget Your Valentines WOMAN'S EXCHANGE By ALICE CHEESEMAN Of course, we interviewed everybody but Amelia cumulating thousands of data anyway . mates, you know). Well, to begin with she was born on the Ides of March . (an ideal, says Mamie Lee) ... a worthy South Caro- linian, christened by the proud Nickelses Amelia Todd, at an impressionable age . . . and reared also into at an early age, the creature of charm we know today. Incongruously enough, however, she quickly proved herself the un- deniable tom-boy . . . knocked a little boy's front teeth out once . . . distressed her mother, who thought she'd never become "the lady" . . . and four times broke her arm skating. Because each break on Amelia's arms came clos- er and closer to Amelia, her moth- er feared the next might actually be her neck ... so stopped all skating activity as such. But as to her younger history, Doug said at first Mrs. Nickels prayed and prayed . . . for two years . . . that Amelia would have curly hair. When Amelia was two years old, Mrs. Nickels started praying that Amelia would have hair. Amelia's childish curiosity was simply killing, her mother thinks. She used to monopolize every company dinner conversa- tion the family had . . . and so, got sent to bed very early! She was meddlesome, too. One of her consuming ambitions was (and is) to drive a big bus. So once while longing too, too much to drive a bus, she filled the school bus with people and toured the town (of Laurens, S. C.) 'til she ran into the superintendent . . . who the next day made a chapel address on the carelessness of tak- ing other people's lives in one's own hands, etc. Amelia didn't go to chapel that day. Henri recalls that once in the seventh grade, when the class was making lamp shades, Amelia licked all the glue off the lamp-shade making tape and got sick. But Amelia and Henrietta were not good friends then. In fact Amelia wasted no hate on that sissie Hen- rietta; she simply scorned her. And Buy Your Valentines at WEIL'S 10c STORE Decatur Visit or Phone JACKSON PHARMACY In "Little Dec." what with such scorn upon her brow, poor Henri was scared . . . and would cross the street to avoid the ole meanie! After being elected the prettiest girl in the seventh grade, Amelia went on to greater honors in high school. She played the piano . . . mostly Rachmaninoff, and won the state singing contest her senior year . . . having begun voice les- sons at fifteen. Her teacher, Miss Flora, used to worry so much, too, because Amelia was a cheer lead- er of note. Academically she was also a celebrity. She won the state Latin contest her junior year. Her general academic record was such as to make many mothers unhappy, Henri contributes . . . and so Amelia was Salutatorian of her class. Well now, about Amelia today. She has "a colorful personality" . . . green and blue, her favorites . . . wears them to suit her "liquid lines," as charm experts have oft advised. She hates popcorn. (She loves Henri now). She prefers "throwing things" to any other way of working off fits of anger . . . and she does get very mad . . . sometimes . . . though seldom. Her favorite dessert is apple pie and ice cream . . . mostly ice cream. She once pronounced her worst failing to be procrastination (just in the Nickels of time!) . . . and added modestly that perhaps she was op- timistic too. She likes Katherine Hepburn; ... is often absent minded . . . from too long associa- tion with Henri . . . and she gets the biggest thrill out of singing "When I Have Sung My Songs" . . . just as we get the biggest thrill out # of hearing her. Her ambition is to get married . . . her mania, counting things . . . like farm house windows and telephone poles. Well, such is a mere glimmer of the glamor that is hers. A little folk's verse has said it: "If she had a broom straw Stuck into her hat, We'd think it was a feather Nickie's like that!" Alumnae Enter Varied Occupations Medicine and Campfire organi- zations are only two of the many fields calling our modern alumnae. Recent letters reveal a variety of talents in these big sisters of ours. Janet Newton, '17, is registrar at the University of Georgia Medi- cal School in Augusta, where she is doing splendid work. Elizabeth (Marsh) Hill, '20, having received her M. A. degree from Emory last summer, writes, "My thesis, 'The Status of Music in the Public Schools of Georgia,' was the first University has had in that field and I enjoyed pio- neering." She is the Georgia State neering. She is the Georgia State historian for the A. A. U. W., and is active in her music and Garden Clubs as well as in the Alumnae Association. Virginia (Watts) Beal, ex-'2 5, is the new executive secretary of ( 2Galavanting GGals Sweaters and skirts are not the conventional campus clothes now; evening clothes are more correct. Take a look at the dances: K. A. formal Friday night: Martha Mar- shall, Val Nielsen, Florrie Guy, Barbara Lee Murlin, Martie Doak, Rena Barringer, Florrie El- the Atlanta Campfire Girls. She completed a course at New York University for executive training of Campfire Girls, and has been awarded the Torchbearer rank, the highest in Campfire, in social lead- ership and business. Also, Virginia has received the National Thrift honor. All these reports of her work make quite an "honorary alumnae" of Virginia, and we are rightfully proud of her progress. Pat Collins, '27, is one of the vice presidents of the Georgia State Society of Washington, which is functioning quite notably. Speaker McSween Gives Expert Courting Advice By MARY WELLS McNEILL Who is the personality of the week you say? There is but one answer. The gentleman is long, lean, and lanky and his friends call him "Long John." Of course you have guessed by now that said gentleman is Dr. ~ Have Your Hair Done the Newest Way at VOGUE BEAUTY SHOP Decatur ing home a saddened man, Dr. Mc- Sween walked nine miles and then sat down on the side of the road to think. Pulling out his watch, he took another look at "her" picture and said to himself, "this will never do." Then and there he arose, walked the nine miles back, and heard the lady say, "yes." Such is the career of the man from the realms of Eastern Stand- ard Time, who "just loves to come to Atlanta because you get here Come and He Our Valentine True At DE. 1692 DECATUR BEAUTY SALON BOWEN PRESS COMMERCIAL PRINTING AND STATIONERY TYPEWRITERS AND RIBBONS Blotters Note Paper Poster Paper Office Supplies v*421 Church St. De. 0976 Decatur, Ga. B 3tL>. . John McSween, our speaker for re ligious week. He will laugh and tell you that his height once caused a fight in church between two small boys. When questioned after the service as to what the trouble was, one of them said, "He says you was stand- ing on a box behind that pulpit and I says you wasn't." Dr. McSween attended Davidson College, where he played baseball and was business manager of the "Davidson College Magazine." Aft- 'an hour before you are here, er graduating, he went to Colum- bia Theological Seminary, when it was still in Columbia, South Caro- lina, and then studied at the Bibli- cal Seminary in New York. While at Columbia Theological Seminary, he also "took prep Greek and ma- jored in baseball" at the University of South Carolina. For several years he was president of Presby- terian College in Clinton, South Carolina and is now pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Chester, South Carolina. Golf and bird shooting are our speaker's favorite hobbies, but nearest and dearest to his heart is Scotland, anybody from Scotland, or anybody who will talk about Scotland. He also "loves history and especially historical biogra- phies." As to courting, he is an author- ity. One summer he walked thir- ty-five miles to see his girl and "courted around for four or five days but she just didn't think she could be a preacher's wife." Start- lis, Frankie Butt, Ella Muzzey, Lib Barrett, Lillian Schwencke, Toni Alston. At the Psi Omega open house Friday night were found: Mary Lang Gill, Helen Klugh, Penn Hammond, Sara E. Lee, Annette Franklin, Mildred Joseph, Snooks Moss, and Mary James Seagle. Dances gave way to the Vines- Budge Tennis Match Friday night, however. Martha O'Nan, Marg- aret Woodhead, Ann Fisher, Helen Klugh, Helen Carson, Carolyn Strozier, Anne Martin, Polly Tay- lor, Betsy Kendrick, Helen Moses. It's brave to even try to cover the Tech mid-terms, but we did hear about these lucky young ladies: Jane Moore Hamilton, Nell Pinner, Catherine Ivie, Marian Franklin, Annette franklin, Gin- ger Tumlin, Grace Ward, Susan Goodwyn, Louise Musser, Kay Toole, Ella Muzzey, Mitzi Sanders, Martie Doak, Florrie Guy, Barbara Lee Murlin, Carolyn Forman, Lu- tie Moore, Gene Slack, Ruth Slack, Martha Watkins, Frances Spratlin, Adele Haggart, Lillian Guddenrath, Charlene Burke, Keeker Newton, Barbara Brown, Lalla Marshall, Eu- genia Hailey, Alice Adams, Lelia Carson, Ann Stansberry, Kay Ken- nedy. The Chi Phi house dance Sat- urday night attracted Carolyn Al- len, Sara E. Lee, Val Nielsen and Eugenia Hailey, while at the A. O. formal at the Dental College Sat- urday night were Mary Lang Gill, Boots Moore, Annette Franklin, Frances Abbot, Grace Ward, Gary Home, Marjorie Boggs. PICTUIIE FRAMING ALL KINDS VALENTINE GIFTS VALENTINE CARDS BRIC-A-BRAC An and Fram< k Shop 99 Pryor St.. N. E. Near Loew'fl Grand DAVISCN-PAXCN CO atukta affiliated HACT X. Jftw (JotA^ 4 THE AGONISTIC, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1939 Agnes Scott College Decatur, Ga. THE AGONISTIC Editorials ures Vol. XXIV. No. 13 Wednesday. Feb. 8, 1939 Stagnant Debris Campus Quotes People often refer to a college education as a narrowing process which carries young people so deeply into one or two things that they are unbalanced when they are graduated. The ideal of a college is to broaden the student's knowledge and round out his character, that he may be able to be a success in life. This ideal can- not be attained if only the intellectual or social growth is stressed; it is the three- fold mental, social, and spiritual develop- ment that is necessary. We are prone to attend chapel from force of habit and not really appreciate the outstanding speakers who come to us. Our minds are probably much more active in a classroom lecture than during a chap- el talk. If we continue to remain in a pas- sive state, impervious to the opportunities for spiritual growth dropped in our laps, we will remain stagnant in one of the most important phases of character develop- ment. Here at Agnes Scott, we cannot appre- ciate fully how powerful our Christian As- sociation is until w r e visit other campuses and make a comparison. Colleges through- out the South have praised our system as one of the best, both in its ideals and its accomplishments. Perhaps if w r e appreci- ated more the qualities of our Association, we would individually take a more active part in its various meetings and conse- quently receive larger benefits from it. This week especially should we clear out the stagnant debris that is preventing spiritual growth and become active in the services of Religious Emphasis Week. In discussions, at informal gatherings with Dr. McSween, and especially during his chapel talks, let us keep our minds alert that we may mature in this important line and round out our growth during col- lege. Front Row By JANE SALTERS Editorial Notes The annual election of May Queen in the midst of February weather unites the campus in anticipation of May Day and all that it brings. The choice this year was well made. Congratulations, Ad! The new movement of the Christian As- sociation of closer cooperation with pas- tors ol Atlanta and Decatur churches is a progressive step which will mean much to the student body. The Freshman Barn Dance not only provided an enjoyable evening for the col- lege community, but gave a strong proof of the class spirit of the Freshmen. Their united cooperation in making it a success deserves the applause of the whole cam- pus. 31)e Agonistic Agnes Scott College Student Newspaper Vol. 24 Wednesday, February 8 No. 13 Mary Frances Guthrie Editor Evelyn Baty Mary Reins Assistant Editors KUzabeth Kemu-y Copy Editor Rebecca Drucker Assistant Copy Editor Marie Merritt Business Manager Mary Louise Dobbs Advertising Manager Alice Cheeseman Mary Wells McNeill Feature Editors Anne Enloe Georgia Hunt Assistant Feature Editors STAFF Jane Salters Current History Eleanor Hutchens Sports Editor Hazel Solomon Exchange Editor Jeannette Carroll Alumnae Editor Selma Steinbach Club Editor Hayden Sanford Eloise Lennard Florence Ellis Society Editors Virginia Farrar Eleanor Hall Dorothy Graham Beth Paris Onle Smith Circulation Managers REPORTERS: M. L. GUI. . J. Watkins. A. Enloe. M. L. Ratllff. C. K. Hutchlas. P. Heaalett. M. Merlin, D. Welnkle, B. Alderman, J. Wltman. M. Fite. L. Franklin. J. Cates. S. Lee. C. Willis. P. Hammond, A. Enloe. E. Stubbs. E. McCall. B. (VuVmnn. S. Self. J. Lancaster. E. Barrett. G. iMi^jian. BUSINESS STAFF : B. Coleman. B. L. Murlln. M. E. Learltt. M. Watklna. L. Sale. B. A. Stewart, W. Howard. W. Finger. By GEORGIA HUNT The days are gone forever when every sleepy Hottentot has to turn out her lights at nine-thirty and then enjoy a reign of darkness and quiet. Today all that seems in- credible to us who are clamoring for lights and more lights and even more lights. The Seniors are apparently satisfied with the light system they have because they have lights all the time. But not so with the Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen. "More Lights" is their cry. Here are opinions, which seem to express the demand for "more lights. " Julia Sewell, senior boarder says: "I've been a day student so long that it just seems unnatural to turn out your lights arbitrarily at 10:30." Evelyn Baty, junior defender for "more lights" says: "The sys- tem for the Juniors is the worst in the world, because sometimes we just must have more than one light cut. The system for the un- derclassmen is bad enough, but it's even worse for the Juniors be- cause they have more responsibili- ties." Frances Breg, thoughtful soph- omore, says: "I like the idea of the proposed system of having more cuts and having some of them lim- ited, because it seems to me that there are times when routine work for the next day needs to be done which can be done in a limited time." Bee Bradfield, enthusiastic fresh- man, says: "The Freshmen ought to have two limited light cuts a month instead of one unlimited cut because then they wouldn't feel that they had to stay up all night.'' And so the light question goes on far into the night. Everyone seems to like the idea of more cuts, even if some of them are limited. What about some ac- tion now? ChildGenius Ranks High as Physicist Without any previous schooling Herbert Sullivan, 14-year-old child genius, is preparing to be a mathe- matical physicist by taking physics, chemistry, mechanics, and trigo- nometry at Santa Anna Junior Col- lege. Although he already has passed the entrance exam to the California Institute of Technology, Sullivan plans to enter Oxford University in England. Young Sullivan numbers among his friends eight of the world's outstanding mathematicians (A. CP.) Stetson Discloses Magazine Preferences There is a vogue for superlatives throughout college campuses all over the United States. Recently Stetson University students have reported their favorite publica- tions: Life, Readers' Digest, and Fortune. Other widely read pub- lications, according to the infor- mation given by James Drake, head of the circulation department, are Saturday Evening Post, The American; while the Atlantic Monthly, Harpers, and Literary Di- gest are used most for student as- signments. Roosevelt's denial of the recent statements that a Rhine frontier is the goal of the United States for- eign policy is declared by the Nazi newspaper, Zeitung, to be "a unique example of political hy- pocrisy" which does not deceive the governments at Berlin, Rome, London, or Paris. Stepmother Nature A new siege of floods and tor- nadoes hits the Tennessee and Ohio River .valleys, killing sixteen per- sons, injuring scores, and causing the threatened city of Portsmouth, Ohio, to open four flood stations in order to get rid of excess water. Peace Disputes The President claims that the unchanged U. S. policy is "opposi- tion to any entangling alliances," "maintenance of world trade for all nations," and "sympathy with every effort to reduce or limit armaments," while Senators Logan and Nye express wishes for repeal of the Neutrality Law in order to give FDR a "free hand in shaping our foreign policy," and Represen- tative Snyder states that sale of American built planes to France will "insure more rapid and effici- ent manufacture" for our own de- fense program. Democratic Scandal The Washington Merry-Go- Round predicts the possible fall of the Democratic party in New York owing to scandal involving the New York mortgage companies and the receivers appointed after the depression bankruptcies. Migration in Spain Premier Juan Negrin's loyalist government makes its third move in eleven days as the ministry sets out from Figueras for a "secret refuge along the French border" and refugees "in wild flight" fill the highways between the most re- cently bombed capital and the French line. Florida Students Improve Campus In NYA Shop One of the most unique build- ings of the University of Florida campus is the new NYA work- shop. There students have a chance to earn money for their education by working one hundred hours a month at thirty cents an hour. In order to have time for this amount of work they may not carry more than twelve hours scholastic work. "This mecca for manual labor and mental ability coupled in using a hammer and saw is a nine-months' experiment which started last De- cember. A penchant for making things and same skill in carpentry are the requisites for employment in the workshop. The work, entirely creative as regards the workshop, enables stu- dents to make improvements on the university that would other- wise be impossible. Construction of school furniture and equipment, articles for boards of public in- struction and other public agencies are fashioned by the fifteen boys in the group." Gwendolyn McMichael is the tenth sister of her family to at- tend Georgia State College for Women. The lone bi other went to Georgia Tech. A .CP. Campus Camera. S taff A p pro val The final voting on the name of the paper last week closed an important chap- ter in the annals of Open Forums at Ag- nes Scott. The discussion concerning the changing of the name brought forth more individual student opinion than there has been for years. Such active participation shows an in- creasing interest in the college publica- tions and an individuality of thought that is desirable on any campus. The new name will give a dignity and needed significa- tion to the paper; it will identity the pub- lication clearly with this campus in the minds of journalists throughout the na- tion with whom we come into direct or indirect contact. The AGNES SCOTT NEWS is the student's name for their newspaper and the staff wishes to thank the student body as a whole for recogniz- ing it as theirs and giving the problem thoughtful consideration. Parade of Opinion By Associated Collegiate Press YOUTH To adult platform-speakers, social workers and editorial writers in all sections of the U. S., to- day's youth is the major problem for all thinking Americans. Countless are the solutions of this problem offered up in the public press and from the public platform, with not one of them seem- ing to "ring the bell" to end the right for the welfare of youth and the ruling generations of the future. But, says the University of California Daily Trojan, these adults are so concerned with the conception of youth as a problem that they fail "to realize thoroughly that they constitute just as much of a problem to youth as youth consti- tutes for them, or more. "There is need for a realization among those who run the world, that although youth may be truly a problem, there is a better way to solve that problem than by working on youth directly. That way is to work on the economic, political and social system into which youth steps as it reaches adulthood, and remove some of the causes of the problem. Until such time as that is done, there wil be a constant recurrence of the 'prob- lem of youth' with each new succeeding genera- tion." PROPAGANDA College newspapers and student organizations have been bombarded during the last month with letters from "a Chinese student" asking for sup- port of the Chinese cause in the current "inci- dent" with Japan. These letters ask that U. S. students "send letters to men in key government positions urging them to make unlawful the sale or shipment of arms or munitions; and other war materials to aggressor nations." Surveys of col- legiate opinion on the Sino- Japanese war indicates that collegians believe Japan to be the aggressor, that the U. S. should take the side of war-torn China. POLLS On "ism" teaching: Exactly 88 per cent of the University of Minnesota students included in a recent interview said faculty members had made no attempt to influence them in regard to com- munism, socialism or fascism. On radio artists: Temple University students voted Jack Benny, Charlie McCarthy and the Ra- dio Theatre as the "most listened to" programs. Kay Kyser and Larry Clinton were the most pop- ular dance bands. On moustaches for collegians: Macalester Col- lege co-eds voted 95 per cent against them. On jobs: Cornell University's placement bu- reau director says facts in his possession reveal employment prospects in June will be brighter than they were last year. On socialized medicine: Tulane University stu- dents voted 664 to 416 against the idea, with medical students opposing it by 128 to 24. A San Diego State College student works his way through college by working nights changing the advertising cards in San Diego's buses, street cars and ferries. The Agonistic ROW IN FIRST VOL. XXIV AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE, DECATUR, GA., WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1939 Z115 No. 14 Shell Crews Race in Buttrick Lobby For $40,000 Campaign Goal CAMPAIGNERS Directors of Agnes Scott's Semi-Centennial Campaign are Dr. Phillip G. Davidson (upper pic- ture) and Amelia Nickels. College Broadcast Features A. A. Hamilton Takes Lead in Skit by Students Broadcasting on the regular Agnes Scott program Tuesday, February 14, the Athletic Associa- tion presented a skit written by Alice Cheeseman and Eleanor Hutchens, which represented a meeting of the Athletic Board. Jane Moore Hamilton, president of A. A., Mary Scott Wilds, Jane Moses, Beryl Healy, and Ernestine Cass took parts. On Tuesday, February 21, Doug- las Lyle will speak on the Agnes Scott program presented by the Christian Association. May Court Nominations Are Closed Today Don't forget to make your nominations for May Court today, Wednesday. The final decision as to May Court members rests with the May Day Committee. Monday in the gym at 4:30 the tryouts for the main parts in the May Day skit will be held; the rest of the school will sign up for May Day after the principals have been selected. Dr. Davidson Manages Drive As Committees Solicit Pledges The lobby of Buttrick will be the scene of much excite- ment next week from Tuesday through Friday, Feb. 21-24, as the shell race, novel extravaganza of the College cam- paign to raise $40,000 gets under way. Through the ingen- ious devices of Dr. Philip G. Davidson, campaign manager, the boats will contend against each other in a huge 'tank, filled with real water and placed in the center of the lobby. There will be a boat for each class and for the faculty, but further details in regard to coxswains and crews of the vari- ous boats are as yet unrevealed. The progress of each boat in the race will be determined by a fac- ulty member of the Mathematics Department. Each day during the race he will compute the percent- ages, based on the number of pledges made by each group. Fol- lowing the chapel services on the four days, the shells will be moved up and anchored, according to the new percentages. The final results of the race will be announced in chapel on Friday morning, February 24th, when the faculty will chalk the various pledges on a blackboard before the entire assembly. The grand finale to the event will be enacted in Buttrick, as the winning shell will float across the finish line. Working to secure pledges from every student on the campus will be the following class committees: Seniors Cary Wheeler, chair- man; Helen Kirkpatrick, sub-chair- man; Elizabeth Kenney, Virginia Cofer, Mary Wells McNeill, Sarah Joyce Cunningham,, Caroline Car- (Continued on Page 2, Column 1) A. A. Donates Insurance Fund Stone Mountain Cabin Burns To Net $1,000 While the Athletic Association would not go so far as to condone arson, still the A. A. Board mem- bers are exceedingly grateful to whoever or whatever set fire to the Association's camp at Stone Moun- tain recently. Last week, just as the Board was considering what amount of money could be set aside from the organi- zation's money as a pledge to the Semi-Centennial Campaign, word was received that the Board would be paid $1,000 insurance for the destroyed camp. Jane Moore Ham- ilton, A. A. President, proudly an- nounced to President McCain that the Board has decided to contribute the sum to the campaign. As in the case of money pledged by other campus organizations, al- so, the $1,000 will be divided equal- ly among the four classes, simul- taneously increasing the pledges of each group. The camp, located on the back side of Stone Mountain near the lake, was built by the Board about twenty years ago at a cost of $15,- 000. The money for the camp was raised through the efforts of the Board itself. Students Protest That "You Don't Want To Take It With You" Heading the committees working for the Semi-Cenfennial Campaign are Dr. Philip G. Davidson, general chairman, and Amelia Nickels, president of Mortar Board and chairman of the Student Commit- tee. Other committeemen are: Fac- ulty: Dr. Davidson, Miss Blanche Miller, Miss Emma May Laney, Miss Helen Carlson, Dr. S. G. Stukes, Miss Leslie Gaylord, and Dr. Rob- ert Holt. Student Committee: Amelia Nickels, Mary Ellen Whetsell, Julia Sewell, Adelaide Benson, Flora MacGuire, Douglas Lyle, Jeanne Flynt, and Jane Dryfoos. Publicity: Mary Frances Guth- rie, Marie Merritt, and Miss Annie Mae Christie. Committee on Organization Pledges: Mamie Lee Ratliff, Jane Moore Hamilton, Ruth Brody, Ruth Eyles, and Eloise Lennard. French Club Studies Literary Men Group Selects Lecturer Andre Maurois During the months of February, March, and April, French Club will sponsor a series of programs on the three French literary men most in the public eye at present. Those included are Jean Giraudoux, author of Amphitryon 3 8; Andre Maurois, prominent writer, who will lecture here in March, and Jean Giona, whose Chant au Monde is now widely read in the United States in the translated version called Light of the World. Jean Giraudoux will be the sub- ject of the program February 20. At this time there will be a talk on the general trend of his plays, illustrated specifically by a short history of the numerous "Amphi- tryons," including Giraudoux's modern interpretation; and by his adoption of Moliere's Impromptu de Versailles into Impromptu de Paris. Jeanne Flynt will give some readings of outstanding passages of Am,phrtryon 3 8. Promise of Holiday Spurs Pledges Naturally we are all very excited over the prospects of what the $40,000 will mean to the greater de- velopment of our Alma Mater. But we can't deny that our eagerness is being spurred on by another lit- tle matter, too namely, Dr. McCain's promise of one whole holiday if we reach the campus goal. Colleges Meet At Tech Citizenship Institute Gathers Feb. 13-15 In joint sponsorship of the Insti- tute of Citizenship to be held Feb- ruary 13-15; Agnes Scott, Emory, and Tech convened for the open- ing address given by Mr. Frank Graves, Monday night. His subject was 'The Place of the South in the National Economy." Tuesday, February 14, talks were made on "What Is Being Done About It," discussing the various phases of the economic problem in the South. Speakers were Eugene O'Brien, Managing Director, South- ern Power Journal; Hon. Blanton Fortson, Judge of Georgia; R. t Maddox, Vice-President of the First National Bank of Atlanta, and Henry Reining, Jr., Education- al Director of the National Insti- tute of Public Affairs. "What Can Be Done About It in the Future?" was the subject of the discussions on Wednesday. Among the speakers for the day were Gov. Frank M. Dixon, of Ala- bama, and Robert Gregg, President of Tennessee Coal, Iron & Railroad Co. Members of the faculty of Agnes Scott are helping with the Insti- tute. Dr. J. R. McCain is one of the co-chairmen; Dr. Philip David- son, a director; Miss Mildred Mell is on the committee for arrange- ments, and Miss Florence Smith is on the Advisory Board. Banquet Skits Launch New Campaign Davidson, Nickels Head Co mmittees For Campus Launching the good ship S. S. Hottentot on her $40,000 cam- paign maneuver, all members of the College community met in the gymnasium Tuesday for a nautical luncheon. In enthusiastic talks President J. R. McCain and Amelia Nickels, student chairman of the campaign, explained the goals of the drive for money, presenting as campaign motto: "The Campus Sets the Pace." Dr. Davidson, cam- paign chairman, was master of cere- monies. Following the talks by Dr. Mc- Cain and Amelia Nickels, a skit en- titled "You Don't Want To Take It With You," was given. The two acts of the skit were named (with apologies to Dr. Raper) "The Trag- edy of Pinching" and "A Preface to Pleasantry." Members of the cast were: Faculty, Mary Frances Guth- rie; Athletic Association, Georgia Hunt; Agonistic, Evelyn Sears; Christian Association, Mary Dean Lott; Student Government, Betty Ann Brooks; Glee Club, Nancy Wimpfheimer; Commentator, Mar- garet Hopkins. A second, and some- what shorter, skit was given by Bee {Continued on Page 4, Column 2) Editor Speaks on Women Journalists In connection with its plan to present to the student body this year a few men and women who are prominent in the field of jour- nalism, The Agonistic will have as the speaker for the paper's second chapel program, Friday, Feb. 17, Mr. Harold Tyler, Georgia News Editor of the Associated Press. Mr. Tyler will discuss the work being done by women journalists for the Associated Press in this country and abroad. Marie Merritt, Business Manager of The Agonistic, will introduce the speaker. NEWS GUIDE Presser Bldg. Page 2 Hopkins Hall Page 3 Ship Talk Page 4 Before and After Page 5 Editorial Page 6 Maurice Hindus Lectures Friday, February 24th Maurice Hindus, noted observer and interpreter of world affairs, authority on the New Russia, has this year turned all his great skill to observing and interpreting inter- national affairs with special empha- sis on Czechoslovakia. Mr. Hindus speaks here the eve- ning of Friday, Feb. 24, sponsored by the Agnes Scott Lecture Asso- ciation. He was sent to Czechoslo- vakia in June, 193 8, by Doubleday, Doran & Co., of New York, to write a book on the country and the people there. He found the country a beautiful, humane, civi- lized country, but with his own eyes, saw the collapse of everything humanitarian in Czechoslovakia civilization. Each day during that period he spoke once or twice over a Columbia broadcasting hook-up to millions of Americans on this con- tinent. After the crisis Hindus re- mained there to finish gathering There is a great depth to Mr. Hindus' observations and he pos- sesses a mind that grasps the his- torical significance of these world events. In a single lecture he can give his listeners and readers a bet- ter understanding of conditions than can be gained by the reading of many books. Maurice Hindus, a graduate of Colgate and Harvard, was born in Russia, coming to this country at the age of fourteen. He is the au- thor of a book on Russian peasantry which is regarded as a classic the world over. He was the first Eng- lish -speaking journalist who made a first-hand study of the Russian peasant after the overthrow of the Czar. Miss Emma May Laney is facul- ty advisor for the Agnes Scott Lec- ture Association, and Kay Kennedy is president of the group. THE AGONISTIC, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15. 1939 P R E S S E R B L D G. Shell Presser Building Is One Of Benefits of Campaign Air-Conditioned Building Will Contain Large Auditorium One of the most cultural benefits of the financial campaign now being carried on by students and faculty will be the erec- tion of the Presser Building, so named because of a large gift to Agnes Scott from the Theodore Presser Music Founda- tion. Housed in this building will be the music, art, and speech departments of the College and the Gaines Chapel. The architecture will be the light Gothic style, in keeping with the library and Buttrick Hall. But, so far as effect is concerned, the building is being designed to be primarily a church. On the first floor will be the Chapel with seating arrangements for 75 0 people on the main floor and 3 50 people in the gallery. Cur- tains will be used on the stage to add to the religious atmosphere; and, when it is desired to use the auditorium for plays and other non-religious programs, these cur- tains can be turned aside. 1 his fea- ture of the Chapel is much like that of the Glenn Memorial Chapel at Emory University. The stage is also to be equipped with complete lighting effects, and it will have, a theatrical arrangement of sets so that the sets can be low- ered from above and will not have {Continued from Page 1) michael, sub-chairman; Lucy Hill Doty, Julia Porter, Florence Wade, Anne Watkins, Catherine Tvie, sub- chairman; Jane Jones, Flora Mac- Guire, Lou Pate, Virginia Morris. Juniors Mary Lang Gill, chair- man; Lutie Tyler Moore, sub-chair- man; Carrie Gene Ashley, Frances Abbott, Mary Frances Moore, Mar- jorie Boggs, Carolyn Forman, sub- chairman; Violet Jane Watkins, Kathryn Patton, Sophie Montgom- ery, Anne Enloe, Ruth Slack, sub- chairman; Henrietta Thompson, Mary Louise Dobbs, Louise Sulli- van, Jane Moses. Sophomores Julia McConnell, chairman; Martha Moody, sub- chairman; Elizabeth Moore, Sara Rainey, Ann Henry, Louise Sams, Grace Moffat, sub-chairman; Gene Slack, Mary Scott Wilds, Ella Muz- zey, Betty Kyle, Florence Ellis, sub-chairman; Elizabeth Barrett, Gay Swagerty, Mary Frances Sproles, Beverly Coleman, Frances Alston, sub-chairman; Freda Cope- land, Nina Broughton, Doris Dal- ton, Rebekah Hogan. Freshmen Betty Ann Brooks, chairman; Edith Dale, sub-chair- man; Margaret Hamilton, Mary Robertson, Margaret Hartsook, Jessie MacGuire, Mary Dean Lott, sub-chairman; Ann Gellerstedt, Su- zanne Kaulbach, Sarah Copeland, Virginia Webb Stanley, Betty Med- lock, sub-chairman; Mary Ann Faw, Dorothy Webster, Mae Crumbley, Anne Chambless, Eliza- beth Russell, sub-chairman; Lillian Gish, Mary Olive Thomas, Frances Tucker, Mary Louise Palmour, Jane Taylor, sub-chairman; Mary Light toot Sloan, Virginia Mont- gomery, Ida Belle Levie, Billie Davis. FRIED CHICKEN DINNER 50c Good Food Is Good Health HOTEL CANDLER Pay Us a Visit Come to JACKSON PHARMACY You're Always Welcome Little Dec. to be put up separately at each change of scenery between acts of a play. The second floor of the building will have a smaller auditorium which will have a seating capacity of 2 5 0. Debates, recitals, and other programs for smaller groups can be held here. This auditorium will also have an organ and a stage. The rest of the second floor will be used for studios, practice rooms, play production laboratories, and dressing rooms. Other practice rooms will be in the basement. As these rooms will be underground and will have no windows, arti- ficial lighting will be used. Furthermore, all of the practice rooms will be sound-proof, and the whole building will be air-condi- tioned. Over the chapel windows, which are to be made of art glass like Good Things to Eat MIDDLETON'S BAKERY The South's Largest Department Store of Home Furnishing STERCHI'S 116-120 Whitehall St. GILL CLEANERS 2-HOUR SERVICE ODORLESS PROCESS 112 Church St. DE. 7502 BALLARD'S Dispensing Opticians Thirty-three Years of Dependable Optical Service Three Locations for Your Convenience Service, Quality Merchandise, Ac- curate and Expert Workmanship. All the Same at Each Location. WALTER BALLARD OPTICAL CO. 105 Peachtree Clock Sign -Three Locations- 382 Peachtree Medical Arts Building 480 Peachtree W. W. Orr Doctor's Bldg. those in the library and in Butt- rick, will be hung curtains and draperies. These will be drawn for debates and speeches to give the proper speaking accoustics that re- quires a deadening surface. For musical programs the curtains will be left open to give the necessary accoustical rebound. Future Freshmen Compete for Scholarships The annual $700 competitive ex- aminations sponsored by the col- lege will take place this year on March 3, according to an announce- ment from Dr. McCain. Each high school student trying out for the scholarship must take three exami- nations, choosing either Latin or French, Chemistry, Physics, His- tory, or Mathematics and English. The student rating highest accord- ing to the basis of seventy-five per cent upon the examinations and twenty-five per cent upon general character and references will re- ceive the $700 scholarship, and the next highest will be awarded a $5 00 scholarship. * STENOTYPY The Machine-Way in Shorthand 150 TO 250 WORDS PER MINUTE Start Now DAY SCHOOL or EVENING CLASSES Crichton's Business College Plaza Way at Pryor St. WA. 9341 For A Quick Make-Up Check-Up Ilumiro 1.00 At the theatre, in the car . . . wherever you are . . . just turn the tiny switch and your face is in the spotlight for a quick make-up check-up! Also Ilumiro is handy for finding keyholes, reading theatre programs. Just a little light attached to a mirror. Small enough to carry in your purse! Toiletries Street Floor RICH S THE AGONISTIC, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1939 3 College Plans Rehabilitation Of Buildings Dormitories Will Be Remodeled; Gates To Be Erected In addition to the plans to erect the new dormitory and the Fine Arts building, the College is considering several ways to improve present equipment. To reconcile those who may not be so fortunate as to get rooms in Hopkins Hall, the three present dormitories will be extensively ren- ovated. They will be refurnished, the floors will be done over, and better bath facilities will be in- stalled. In place of the dining room and Chapel in Rebekah Hall there will be reading rooms and date parlors, with perhaps a large sociil room Spring "Mixers" PLAID JACKETS 5- 95 Sizes 12 to 20 Great little "Mixen" . . . wear them with different skirts and over your dresses. Smart girls from coast to coast are simply Hying in these little jackets. All wool in bright combination. Sports Shop Street Floor Peacfti/iee State H O P K I N S H A L L like the Day Students' room in Agnes Scott Hall. The Speech stu- dios will be kept in Rebekah for a while, at least. Several of the cottages now on the campus will be removed. Gaines and Ansley will be taken away, as Hopkins Hall will be erected on their present site. White House and East Lawn Cottage will be removed so that that may be landscaped. Lupton and Boyd Cot- tages will still be used for faculty rooms until the Department of the Home Building is to be constructed. As a finishing touch to the cam- pus entrances made of brick and stone will be put on the main drives in front and on the drive leading to Buttrick. Miss Lewis Speaks To Eta Sigma Phi Eta Sigma Phi held its regular monthly meeting on Monday, Feb- ruary 13, at 4:30 p. m. in the Mur- phey Candler Building at which time Miss Louise Lewis spoke on classical art. Agnes Scott Always Welcome At HARRIS PHARMACY Bowl Yourself to Health at the DECATUR BOWLING ALLEY West Court Square Daytime Bowling 10c BOWEN PRESS COMMERCIAL PRINTING AND STATIONERY TYPEWRITERS AND RIBBONS Blotters Note Paper Poster Paper Office Supplies 421 Church St. De. 0976 Decatur, Ga. Hopk Spe ins Hall Will Include cial Inter-Class Suites According to the development plans, Agnes Scott boarders will profit greatly from the present campaign for one of larger objectives is to build a new dormitory, Hopkins Hall, named in honor of the College's first dean, Miss Nannette Hopkins. This dormitory will most likely be an inter-class one, as all of the dormitories here have been until the last six years. President Mc- Cain states, however, that he would be glad for a student discussion of the matter. There will be rooms for about 100 girls, and these rooms will be arranged according to the modern suite plan with sin- gles and doubles adjoining the baths. Perhaps the most beautiful fea- ture to the Hall will be the spa- cious lobby on the main floor, ad- joining the dining room. This lob- by will probably be used for in- formal Sunday night vesper serv- ices and for twilight sings. The dining room is to be the only one on the campus, since it will have accommodations for 45 0 people in the main part of the room. For larger affairs the ad joining little dining rooms can be made a part of the main room and thus seat 150 more people. These adjoining dining rooms are to be used at times for small, private parties. Round tables for six or eight people will be used, instead of the rectangular tables found in the present dining halls. Plans are also being made to have breakfast served in the cafeteria style, so that students may come when they choose over a period of several hours. Adjacent the dining room will be an open terrace for teas and MARY'S MENDING SHOP Alters Ladies* and Men's Clothes 103 E. Court Square Si The Place To Go After Dance or Show PIG'N WHISTLE and PEACOCK ALLEY Where the Food Is Always Good and Prices So Reasonable summer receptions. The first floor, which will be below the main floor in the dormitory as it is in the li- brary, will be for recreational rooms. Here students can play in- formal games while waiting indoors for meals in rainy weather. The construction material of the dormitory will be like that used in the library. There will be the same kind of stone and brick work, roof- ing, and vari-colored, rubber-stone tiles on all the floors. From the administrative stand- point, the joint dining room for the whole campus will be much Club Holds Meeting Spanish Club held its regular meeting on Friday, February 10, at 4:00 p. m. in the Murphey Candler Building. The program for the meeting consisted of a Spanish dance by Jeanne Flynt, followed by a talk on the situation in Spain by Dr. Philip Davidson. Paper Names Five Reporters As a result of the tryouts held last week The Agonistic has added the following girls to its staff of reporters: Miriam Bedinger, Anne Chambless, Rebecca McElwaney, Jackie Illma Stearns, and Virginia Watkins. more effective as it will enable the College to have only one kitchen. Better facilities will thus be se- cured without additional operating expense. It's Match Making Time! And we're not talking of sulphur and wood combinations. It's of skirts and sweaters . . . skirts and blouses ... in heavenly colors, that the canniest young ladies are concerned with right now. Down to MANGEL'S they come, where much of this careful selecting is perfected with an eye to more per- manent masculine allure. At any rate it is matchmaking time, so make the most of it! Mangels 185 Peachtree St. 60 Whitehall St. Atlanta, Ga. 4 THE AGONISTIC, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1939 Arm For Naval Engagement (Note to the campaigner: In preparation for your task of contributing to Greater Agnes Scott, you water learn the fol- lowing nautical terms. They will be of value in "talking ship" about the boat race.) L SHELL: a. Second word in faculty motto (they shell not pass); b. A light racing boat; c. Part of the sailor's swearing vocabulary; d. Part of the hulk. 2. OUTRIGGER: a. A chill caused by staying on deck too long in the cold; b. The release lever on a harpoon; c. A project- ing support for a rowlock; d. The left hind fin of a shark. 3. ROWLOCK: a. An oar support on the side of a boat; b. Official emblem of the Rho Dammit Rho fraternity; c. A lock of hair clipped traditionally from the head of the stroke of the winning crew in the Oxford-Cambridge races each year; d. A small anchor. 4. OAR: a. A portion of a wild pig; b. An implement for propelling a boat; c. Part of the chant of the Volga Boatman; d. A type of barnacle. 5. CREW: a. What the five little peppers did; b. Group of oarsmen; c. Bird which nests in the top of a mast; d. What the cockswain did as his boat passed the finish line first. 6. COXSWAIN: a. A fowl kept as a pet by the Boatswain; b. The man who guides the shell and keeps the crew in rhythm; c. A small, three-cornered hat worn by oarsmen while practic- ing; d. Mary's suitor. 7. TILLER ROPES: a. Harness connecting a horse with a plow; b. Phrase from a traditional seaman's cry, "Sail her tiller ropes break!"; c. Colloquial name for a sailor's knot used in lassoing the elusive tiller fish; d. Ropes by which the coxswain, guides his boat. LET CASPAR-WARE SEAL THE BARGAIN We have your SIL- HOUETTE negatives in our files. Any type of photograph you may need can be made from these. Special Student Rates On Portraits Application Prints Passport Photographs For further information call HE. 8966 GASPAR-WARE STUDIOS 30-32 Fifth St., N. W. Atlanta Georgia Banquet Skits {Continued from Page 1) Mitler, Miss Wilburn, and Ann Worthy Johnson. The nautical idea of the lunch- eon was effectively carried out in decorations. Entering the S. S. Hot- tentot (the gym) after crossing the platform of Pier 40 (the front en- trance) guests were taken to the large ship dining room where gaily decorated tables were laid for lunch. Life-buoys were everywhere; music furnished by Harry Hearn's Or- chestra floated from the quarter deck (the stage). A large streamer bearing the motto, "The Campus Sets the Pace," was stretched across the top of the gymnasium. Committee of entertainment for the luncheon was composed of Mary Hollingsworth, chairman; Eleanor Hutchens, Alice Cheese- man, Mary Wells McNeill, Georgia Hunt, Miss Mitchell, and Miss Hun- ter. JUNIORS Let VERA Do Your Hair For the Junior Banquet MRS. B. A. BROWN MRS. A. R. McCAIT DRESSMAKING AND ALTERATIONS, FURS Hosiery and Underwear Room 319 Grand Theatre Bldg. Atlanta, Ga. All Aboard! SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIAL AT THE COLONNADE WAFFLES AND SAUSAGE DELICIOUS FOOD CURB SERVICE Freshmen Hold Perfect Record Against Junior Team Sophomores Score Victory Over Seniors by Large Margin The freshmen held their perfect record against a deter- mined junior team by the skin of their teeth last Friday, in what goes on record as the best basketball game Miss Wil- burn has ever seen played here. One goal in the last few minutes of play dashed junior hopes and sewed up the pen- nant for their sister class. The sophomores swamped the "senior" team made up of members of three classes 5 3-17. The sophomore-senior game be- gan starring Fisher, with several of her long, clean, never-touching-the- hoop shots. Both teams were fairly animated; Carmichael and Dyar made particularly pretty goals. But sophomore passing and shooting ac- curacy piled up the score steadily to 3 0-6 at the half. Steele and Klugh showed up well in the second half, catching the ball from nowhere and effecting good passes. S. Wilds, guarding for the seniors, played well against her own team. Stubbs and Bell made nice shots, consistently running up the score to 5 3-17 at the end of the game. The freshmen took things in hand at the beginning of their game, with Webster sinking goals as dependably as always. But Slack found the magic formula and made a series of beautiful shots as Car- son proved too slippery for the freshman guards. Thompson re- peatedly snagged the ball in fresh- man passes, and Milner made a Turner Speaks, Feb. 16 At eight-fifteen o'clock Thurs- day evening, February 16, the Stu- dent Lecture Association of Emory University will present in Glenn -Memorial Auditorium the Rev. Ewart Edmund Turner, the leading American authority on the German religious situation. Mr. Turner will speak on the subject, "The Battle of Rel igions in Germany." His ad- dress will be the sixth number on this year's program of the Student Lecture Association. smoothly - executed goal. Dunn chalked up two for her team, but on the whole the freshmen were a bit on the wild side. The half left the juniors ahead, 14-13. The second half, of course, was fought out grimly. A good shot by McElwaney and a miraculous goal by Milner, despite Brooks' careful guarding, put sparkle into the third quarter. Goals by the Websters in the last period put the freshmen ahead for the first time. A free shot by Milner tied the game once more; Webster missed a pass, breaking an otherwise smooth play; finally another goal put the fresh- men out in front again. The fresh- man forwards then "froze" the ball in close passing among themselves, befuddling the junior guards and marking time until the whistle, which left the game 24-22. This last device is something to keep an eye on; it will probably be much in evidence henceforth. The line-up: Seniors A. Wilds, S. Wilds, Carter, Doty, Steele, Carmichael, M. O. Thomas. Juniors Milner, Slack, Carson, Thompson, Salters, Ware. Sophomores Stubbs, Bell, Fish- er, Dyar, Steinbach, Henry, Klugh, Kendrick, Self. Freshmen D. Webster, A. Web- ster, Dunn, McElwaney, Lott, Brooks, Gellerstedt. Guest Referee Miss Keller. Buy Your Birthday Cakes At the DECATUR CAKE BOX For the Junior Banquet Get Your Flowers for Your Dress and Hair at the WOMAN'S EXCHANGE EARL PONTIAC CO, New Pontiac Cars and Used Cars AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE Agnes Scott has won the hearty approval and support of all organiza- tions and individuals that have studied it. The General Education Board of New York has made seven (7) generous offers of aid. The Carnegie Corporation of New York, or Mr. Carnegie himself, has made five (5) gifts. More than twelve thousand (12,000) men and women have contributed for its development. It is significant that many of these were not able to send their own daughters to Agnes Scott, but felt that it stands for something that the South needs. The College has won the approval of all associations or standardizing agencies and has as much recognition in this country and abroad as it is possible to secure. It now stands at the door of new opportunities for additional build- ings and endowment, and it is confident that its friends will again assist it in rendering greater service. For further information inquire of President J. R. McCain THE AGONISTIC, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1939 5 Light on the Subject Before After These maps show Agnes Scott as the campus appears today (upper drawing) and as the campus will appear with the two proposed build- ings (shaded parts of lower drawing): 1. White House; 2. Inman Hall; Agnes Scott Hall; 4. Rebekah Scott Hall; 5. Murphey Candler Stu- dent Activities Building; 6. Lowry Science Hatl; 7. Bucher Scott Gym- nasium; 8. The Carnegie Library; 9. Buttrick Hall; 10. Gaines Cottage; 11. Anna Young Alumnae House; 12. Hopkins Hall; 13. Presser Building. CAMPUS CELEBRITY Dr. Davidson Turns Erudition Into Campaign Money By MARY WELLS McNEILL If in the next few days you see something- sailing through Buttrick and acting like a cross between a flying jinny and a thrashing machine, think nothing of it. Tis only Dr. David- son managing another campaign merely that and nothing more. He is very good at the job, too. In the 1935 campaign, the theme of which was racing, he helped to build the race track that was placed in Buttrick and carved the horses which repre- sented the teams. IV. Davidson always has been interested in doing a great many things, and when a boy, he did practically everything from selling SOftp to working in an ice house. Jerking soda was t ho one thing he did not do. Eventually the time came tor pursuit of higher education and young Philip was sent to Sewanee, where he wore his father's army uniform in the college R. O. T. C. fat her weighing about 190 pounds .uul son about 103. After a month or two. Dr. Davidson got sick and had to stop school. He then worked in a bank and later entered the University of Missis- sippi, where he graduated at the end of three years. During those three years he was president of the Greek Club, a member of the "Mississippian" staff, and right end Juniors Have Annual Banquet Feb. 18 The Juniors will have their an- nual banquet Saturday, February 18, at 6 o'clock in Rebecca Scott dining room. Guests for the occa- sion are the Juniors' dates. Dr. and Mrs. James R. McCain, Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Stukes, Miss Carrie Scandrett, Miss Charlotte Hunter, the Junior class advisors: Miss Hel- en Carlson, Miss Blanche Miller; Mortar Board Advisors: Dr. and Mrs. Philip Davidson, Miss Lucile Alexander, and Miss Blanche Mil- ler. on the football team. After leaving the University of Mississippi, Dr. Davidson went to the University of Chicago, where he received his masters and Ph.D. degrees. Then, as now, he enjoyed reading, tennis, and amateur car- pen tr v. MEDCALF MOTOR CO., INC. 123 Church St.. Decatur, Ga. DEarborn 1611 G KN KK A L AI TOMOHILK REPAIRING Extortioners of Yore Give Tips on Wheedling By ALICE CHEESEMAN There are campaigns and there are campaigns. One of the most interesting of which is the money-getting kind. Like ours. There have been money-getting campaigns before at Agnes Scott (not the "Greater Agnes Scott, ,, yet we were building up to that!). And of the intriguing money-mad-methods em- ployed then, ... we have heard tell of these : Back in a 1934 Aggie, during the lobby "horse race" days, quote: "Because of the influence of the campaign it is suitable at present to have hair cut, furniture pol- ished, teeth pulled, and portrait drawn by one's own friends and real classmates all for the nominal sum of fifty cents." Manicures could be pointed out at a dime the indulgence, and finger waves at the same price (whose wouldn't!) Facials were (quote!): "Thrown at you!" Shoes were whitened or sil- vered "at the occupant's desire." And for that fresh and invigorated, on-your-toes feeling, a massage and tickle was administered "for the cut-throat charge of fifteen cents." Note to freshmen! Inman en- thusiasts rented, for only a dime the experience, that marvelous con- traption, the Ouija board, "with instructions as to its use thrown in." Scientific handwriting an- alysts sprang up on every hand in Inman . . . and charged a paltry dime. An aesthetic young student named Liselotte Roennecke offered lessons in the engaging art of the German waltz. Errant buttons were replaced for a penny the errant button. Beds were made for five cents . . . ten cents for changing the sheets. (But one mustn't be extravagant.) Rooms were cleaned (a real luxury today even) for fifteen cents. For ten cents more the closets were at- tacked. Pressing prices stood at rock-bottom level (sans doute lacked the iron constitution . . . no doubt). Also food (not neces- sarily of the rock-bottom variety) | was galore, galor-ious! . . . All was purchaseable "within the confines of the campus." Miss Wilburn recalls a rousing campaign (also money-getting) in which the initials B. E. F. were vital . . . meaning, of course, Bene- fit Endowment Fund. A slender comedian by name of Peanut Rowe buggied a pair (?) of triplets about the dining room, telling a most soul tearing tale of widowhood and poverty and need. The triplets were named B, E, and F; . . . need- less to say. In one campaign every- body brought pennies to the table and were forbidden to laugh at trie simply-excrutiating skits presented during the meal . . . penalty being fine upon fine of pennies (which, of course, was fine). And then there was Elizabeth Flynn, who carved "greater" Agnes Scott (before and after) from soap. These excellent models were on exhibit in Main. Miss Latimer easily recalls rummage sales and hunkie sales by her class . . . during the hobby-horse cam- paign. And so few can dispute that the one way to make any campaign money-getting is to get on back- slapping terms with all five hun- dred and fifty-odd of us . . . and to trick every available penny away from its hoarding place, and into "the pot for Greater Agnes Scott." It's all a grand and magnitudinous spirit of group "gold-digging;" . . . the more money a Hottentot can wheedle out, the better. With which we will leave you to everybody's resources. And begin wheedling. It has been recommended that the President of Mortar Board should be a member of the Nomi- nating Committee. This motion will be voted on in chapel on Thursday. KRISPY KREME Glazed DOUGHNUTS Different Tasty Satisfying Delivered Fresh Daily KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUT CO. JA. 6864 451 Ponce de Leon Ave. OUR FIRST SPRING EVENT BRINGS YOU DEFINITE SAVINGS IN THIS TIMELY SHOWING NEW SPRING COATS and SUITS AUTHENTICATED BY OUR FASHION EXPERTS FOR STYLE AND COLORS Unusual Values at $9.95 and Up TOPPERS SWAGGERS REEFERS 3-PIECE SUITS TOPPER SUITS MANNISH SUITS DRESSMAKERS THREE SISTERS ATLANTA'S ntw FASHION CORNEI WHITEHALL & ALABAMA SHEETS 6 THE AGONISTIC, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1939 Agnes Scott College Decatur, Ga. THE AGONISTIC Editorials features Vol. XXIV, No. 14 Wednesday, Feb. 15, 1939 No Preventative Blackfriars The regulation of student activities has long been a problem on the American campus. How to provide for a good divi- sion of the responsible positions among a great many students and to prevent the usurpation of the chief offices by a few students is a matter often argued but sel- dom settled. Our predecessors sought to solve the difficulty here by establishing the Point System, which aimed at the evaluation of the different student offices. Members of the four classes are allotted specific points and are thus limited somewhat in their extra-curricular activities. But, in recent years, we have seen that this system has not been the preventative for which it was originally constructed. While it does limit the number of major campus positions one girl may hold, it does not limit the number of minor activities of another girl. A student, under the pres- ent rules, may belong to as many as five or six clubs without exceeding her allotted points. The chief weakness of the Point Sys- tem is that it thus does not encourage dis- criminate selection and concentrated inter- est by members of the various campus groups. As a result, many girls simply hold membership in the groups they take little active part in the club work. And, consequently, they receive little that is of value from their club membership. To overcome this deficiency in the Point System, we should have a rule that no student may belong to more than three organizations or clubs. We should center our time and interest on a few activities only. The groups would benefit thus from having every member an active partici- pant, and the students would benefit from receiving a greater opportunity to lead. For under this rule, the clubs would have a smaller membership, and new leaders would be developed. After all, one of the chief purposes of our activities is to foster the development of leadership in the majority of the stu- dents, not in the minority of them. And leadership comes largely from being given an opportunity to lead. Editorial Notes When the newspaper of a neighboring school begins cryptically (and truthfully) stating that "all Scott dates are late dates," conditions are getting pretty bad. Highlight of next week's activities will be the lecture on Czechoslovakia, Friday night, February 24, by Maurice Hindus. Buy your tickets in advance. I) e Agonistic Agnes Scott College Student Newspaper Vol. 24 Wednesday, February 15 No. 14 Mary Frances Guthrie Editor Evelyn Baty Mary Reins Assistant Editors Elisabeth Kcnney Copy Editor Rebecca Drucker Assistant Copy Editor Marie Merritt Business Manager Marv Louise Dobbs Advertising Manager Alice Cheeseman Mary Wells McNeill Feature Editors Anne Enloe Georgia Hunt Assistant Feature Editors STAFF Jane Salters Current History Eleanor Hutchens Sports Editor Hazel Solomon Exchange Editor Jeannette Carroll Alumnae Editor Selma Steinbach Club Editor Hayden Sanford Eloise Lennard Florence Ellis Society Editors Virginia Farrar Eleanor Hall Dorothy Graham Beth Paris Onie Smith Circulation Managers REPORTERS: M. L. Gill. V. J. Watkins, A. Enloe. M. L. Ratliff, C. K. Hutchlns. P. Heaslett. M. Merlin, D. Weinkle. B. Alderman. J. Witman. M. Fite. L. Franklin. J. Cates. S. Lee. C. Willis. P. Hammond. A. Enloe, E. Stubbs. E. McCall, B. Coleman. S. Self, J. Lancaster. E. Barrett. G. DuggaJQ. BUSINESS STAFF: B. Coleman. B. L. Murlln, M. E. Leavltt, M. Watkins. L. Sale. B. A. Stewart. W. Howard. W. Finger, L. Sehwenke, Florence Graham. Give Us Spain Young Men Stars Furnish Sound Effects With the embellishment of such titles as Senorita, Donna, and Senor, and with the airy gallantry of hand-kissing, Blackfriars' current production, "Dream of An August Night," transports its audience to the Spain of a few years ago. The artistic effect of the play is at present somewhat marred by an enormous gap in the scenery ex- tending across the whole, back of the stage, revealing such prosaic objects as gymnasium windows, boxes and planks. Nevertheless, though the staging is not all that could be desired for the moment, and though all sound effects (vo- cal and otherwise) are furnished by the gentlemen members of the cast not on stage at the moment, the enthusiasm and vitality of the cast give promise of an entertaining program for Saturday night. Jeanne Flynt, as Rosario, the in- dependent minded, yet fundamen- tally romantic young lady, is sur- rounded by a large family. The authoritative part of it consists of Donna Barbita, the ancient, thrice married grandmother (played by Alice Adams), and the incorrigible part of it is made up of the three brothers: Mario, Emilio, and Pepe (Ed Coles, Covington Hardee, and Jack Bodenhamer). Equally a member of the family is Maria Pepa (Laura Sale), the privileged and domineering old servant of Donna Barbarita. The hero is a famous novelist, de Cordoba, played by John Win- chester (who, incidentally, looks very Spanish), Evelyn Sears is the secretary who is about to get mar- ried, Helen Moses is the tempera- mental actress, Tom Wesley (of all people) is Don, the roue, while our own Mr. Henry Robinson is Wil- liam, the butler. He says that if he could use figures when announcing people he would get along all right, but that the long Spanish names simply stump him. There is some clever coincidence business in which the novelist's hat (followed at length by him) blows into Rosario's window, with en- suing complications (including the flying exchange of a slipper and a hat through the window). Laurels should be awarded Alice Adams for her convincingly feeble gait, un- aided by make-up or costume, to John Winchester for his marvelous scramblings in and out of a win- dow which isn't there, and to Coz Hardee for his slightly inebriated rendition of the Toreadors' Song from Carmen. Some rather inter- esting properties are a galosh for the much discussed slipper, and a very long-suffering hat (belonging to one of the kind gentlemen in the cast) which is alternately cast on the floor, squeezed, thrown into chairs, and sat upon. The prize re- mark so far is Jeanne Flynt's. When John Winchester, her would- be lover, says gallantly, "May I kiss your hand?" Jean, looking worried- ly over her script, says, "I can't find the place." By JULIA SEWELL. Front Row By JANE SALTERS The body of the beloved Pope Pius XI lies in state in the Vatican while millions of Catholics mourn his passing, and the cardinals three of them American hasten to Vatican City for their solemn task of choosing from their number a successor to the late Achille Ratti, "Apostle of Peace," 261st head of the Roman Catholic Church. Greener Pastures Postmaster General Jim Farley notifies the government of his in- tention to resign from his office in March ostensibly to center his at- tention on private business enter- prise, but actually (says Washing- ton Merry-Go-Round) to concen- trate on obtaining either the presi- dential or the vice-presidential nomination of the Democratic par- ty, the chairmanship of whose na- tional committee he retains. Dictators Condole Dictators Hitler, Mussolini, and Franco extend sympathy to the Vatican for the death of the Pope, while newspapers in Soviet Russia and Loyalist Spain give scant at- tention to the subject and the Goebbels organ calls the late Pius XI "Pope of unfulfilled hopes," and' "political adventurer." But Unbowed Premier Negrin announces that the Spanish government will resist to the last the forces of the Insur- gent government, continuing the war from the new center, Madrid, under the military leadership of the "still undefeated commander-in- chief," Jose Miaja. School Money The Georgia legislature continues its policy of economy in govern- ment, while Governor Rivers bor- rows over $2,000,000 for the long neglected cause of the underpaid school teacher. College Campaign Brings Offer From Education Board Agnes Scott's Semi-Centennial Campaign, according to a state- ment by President James Ross Mc- Cain, was a large factor in bring- ing, the General Education Board of New York to make its $2,500,000 offer at this time. The Board felt such a financial campaign on our campus would make it most propi- tious to begin the University Cen- ter Campaign now. Previous campaigns undertaken here in the last ten years also were of influence. The members of the Board were quite surprised at the large number of pledges that the College had received in these ear- lier drives. The Semi-Centennial Campaign is only related to the University Center Campaign in that Emory University and Agnes Scott have to raise jointly $5,000,000 before the General Education Board will make its gift. At present our mo- tive, Dr. McCain said, is a family one. The students will feel the benefits secured by the campus campaign more than those from the Board's gift, for the money we raise will be put into buildings, gates, scholarships, and general campus improvement. The money given by the Board will be used en- tirely for endowment. We Set the Pace $40,000, the campus goal for Agnes Scott's Semi-Centennial Campaign, seems an enormous amount of money to most of us students, and probably to nearly every one else except Roosevelt. Consequently, the thought of our trying to raise that large sum is a little frightening to us at first. But, it has been done before, and it can be done again. In the last financial campaign here over 12,000 pledges were made a most impres- sive fact when we realize that only 700 people outside of the alumni made contri- butions in Yale University's drive to se- cure $21,000,000. These pledges on the whole, were much larger in amount than those received through our own campaign ; but the greater number of pledges made to Agnes Scott is of importance in indicat- ing the widespread influence and prestige of this College in the South. We now are being given an opportunity to gain national influence and prestige through the General Education Board of- fer toward the development of the Univer- sity Center in Atlanta. The condition of the grant is that Agnes Scott and Emory jointly raise $5,000,000. The success of this Center repends to a large extent upon the success of our Semi-Centennial Cam- paign. At the luncheon yesterday we were told the College's achievements from the stand- point of academic recognition. Being one of 15 colleges for women among the 132 Phi Beta Kappa chapters and one of 4 col- leges for women among the 69 Mortar Board chapters, our academic status is of universal renown. The facts are not so favorable, however, when we consider the College's financial rating and general equipment. The com- parison of Agnes Scott with the seven out- standing colleges for women in the East reveals that we are much below their standards. The College has challenged us: "Is Agnes Scott to be just 'a college' lost in the swarm of others?" Or is she to take her rightful place of leadership in the higher education of women in the South? Our response to the Semi-Centennial Campaign will also be our response to the College's challenge. In the light of this, we cannot fail. More democracy is seen in this year's May Day plans; the committee invites all interested to try out for the scenario leads. Parade of Opinion By Associated Collegiate Press CHALLENGE That this period of unrest is being given more than just a "once over, lightly" by at least some college students it true, but that the mass of undergraduates is just about as indif- ferent to it all as are the German leaders to thoughts of honor and peace is also true. Quick to get at the bottom of the world's troubles, Washington and Jefferson College's "Red & Black" believes that it's about time our colleges produced greater thinkers. Here's what it says: "It is recognized that universities with their public influences and mass production cannot easily produce great leaders or thinkers. . . . Colleges are a place of 'credit getting' instead of independent thinking. ... It is indeed tragic to watch the average undergraduate slip through four years of education, without having to think once during that time. We see the lack of Amer- icanism on every side. The indolent indifference of the average citizen is reflected in the college youth. Colleges unconsciously foster it. The situation becomes more muddled with each suc- cessive year, and yet we know not where to turn for our guidance. We must turn to the college of today for the men of tomorrow. The college must in turn realize its responsibility, revise its technology with the changing times. We need more thinkers." KEEP ON SHELLING The Agonistic KEEP ON ROWING VOL. XXIV AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE, DECATUR, GA, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1939 Z115 No. 15 Shell '40 Leads in Race; '42 Is Second Final Estimate Will Be Weighed After Friday Chapel Twenty natty sailors pulled deep on the oars and got away to an ex- citing start as the crew race began in the lobby of Buttrick yesterday morning. In the lead at the end of the first quarter was Shell '42, freshman entry, manned by four oarsmen and a coxswain, all gaily dressed in bright red middies. Second in the race was the jun- ior entry, Shell '40, with its blue- middied crew; and close behind was Shell '39, veteran senior boat bearing five orange clad men. Far in the back came the sophomore entry, Shell '41, having been re- tarded, it is thought, by a broken outrigger. The faculty shell, I. Q. 90, was somewhere in the midst of the race the exact position of the boat be- ing uncertain due to a dense fog in the surrounding area. The positions of the shells are being calculated daily by Assistant Professor Leslie Gaylord of the Mathematics Department. The per- centages are figured on the basis of the number and size of pledges made. Each day after chapel anchors are weighed, and the shells race to a new position. The conclusion of the race will be on Friday morn- ing, February 24, after the an- nouncement of the campaign re- sults is made in chapel. Students Select Holiday When announcement is made next Friday morning that we have reached the campus goal (for we know we can raise it), a vote will be taken of the students to see whether the promised holiday should be on Mon- day, Feb. 28, or on March 21, which would add an ex- tra day to Spring Vacation this year. Paper Sends Chiefs to Meet Guthrie, Merritt Goto Athens Friday Mary Frances Guthrie and Marie Merritt, Editor and Business Man ager of the Agonistic, will repre- sent Agnes Scott at the convention of the Georgia Collegiate Press As sociation in Athens, February 24 25. The program for the opening day consists of an Open Forum led by Miss Emily Woodward, who will direct the initial meeting of the convention with one speaker from each of the G. C. P. A. schools taking part. Colonel Lambdin Kay and Dr. George Fort Milton will speak at the banquet Friday night. Immediately after the banquet the collegiate journalists will attend the University's annual Military Ball in Woodruff Hall. The meeting Saturday morning will consist of three one-hour per- iods of round table discussions. Mr. Legare Davis, advertising director of one of Georgia's largest com- panies, will be among the speakers. After the adjournment of the G. C. P. A. at noon the delegates are invited to be the luncheon guests of the Atlanta Constitution at one of the downtown hotels. Leading Ladies Make-Up Dancer Helen Moses is completing Romantic Young Lady Jeanne Flynt's make-up in preparation for Blackfriars' second production of the year, "Dream of An August Night," presented last Saturday night in the gymnasium. Photo Courtesy Atlanta Journal. Dr. Wooley Will Speak At June Event The main speakers for the semi- centennial commencement exercises June 3-6 will be Dr. E. C. Cole- well, Professor of New Testament at Chicago University, and Dr. Mary E. Wooley, former President of Mt. Holyoke College. Dr. Colewell will deliver the baccalaureate sermon on Sunday, June 4, at Bucher Scott Gym- nasium. It is particularly approp- riate that he should preach the commencement sermon, one of the main events of the semi-centennial week-end which is a home-coming for many, since he is a scn-in-law of the college. He is now a retired minister. Dr. Mary E. Wooley is one of the outstanding educators of the United States and has been in the Who's Who of America. The ten- tative subject of her address on Commencement Day, June 6, is 'The Development of Education of Women in the Last Fifty Years." Other events of the week-end will be the alumnae luncheon Sat- urday, June 3, at which Mary La- mar Knight, of the class of '22 will speak on "The Experiences of An Alumna." Various classes will put on stunts at the luncheon, rep- resenting events in their class his- tory, and reunion parties will be held during the remainder of the commencement exercises. Winning Class to Select Name for Hopkins Lobby Spurring each class on in its pledging activities is the announce- ment that the class making the best showing (not merely finan- cial) in the campaign will have the honor of naming the lobby of Hop- kins Hall. The students will be given num- erous other opportunities for com- memoration in the Presser Fine Arts Building. Patrons wishing to perpetuate the name of a student, parent, or loved one, may designate specific pledges for the $15,000 or- gan, the smaller auditorium (cost- ing $5,000), a studio (costing $2,- 500), or a practice room (costing $500). The general campaign hopes to include the securing of some en- dowed scholarship funds ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. The four gateways for the en- trances of the drives may be cam- pus named also. These gateways will average $3,000 each in cost. Grace Moore Sings On Final Concert Bringing to a close another con- cert season, Grace Moore will sing at the Atlanta auditorium March 1 on the Ali-Star Concert Series sponsored by Mr. Marvin McDon- ald. As a member of the Metro- politan Opera Company, and a pop- ular motion picture actress, Miss Moore has achieved national fame. Included in her program will be: Aria from "Herodiade," by Mas- sanet; Aria from DeBussy's "L'En- fant Prodigue;" Aria from "Mad- ame Butterfly," and a collection of lighter numbers. Campus Celebrates Founder's Day Banquet Speakers Take Cue From Campaign Theme Songs and verse for the Founder's Day banquet on Feb- ruary 22 will center around the new campaign theme of "Set- ting the Pace," according to an announcement by Cary Wheeler, president of the senior class. Each year the sopho- mores compose special music as replies to the poems of their sister class' traditional characters. Since there are to be two banquets, one in White House and one in Rebekah, there will be two girls for each part. The characters are as follows: George Washington, Amelia Nickel s, Cary Wheeler; Martha Washington, Jane Moore Hamilton, Aileen Shortley; Daniel Boone, Mary Wells McNeill, Flora MacGuire; Paul Revere, Ann Wat- kins, Adelaide Benson; LaFayette, Mary Hollingsworth, Jane Dry- foos; Betsy Ross,- Toni Newton, Katherine I vie; Patrick Henry, Mary Ellen Whetsell, Elizabeth Kenny; Benjamin Franklin, Vir- ginia Cofer, Flossie Wade; Corn- wallis, Mary Frances Guthrie, Hel- en Kirkpa trick. Following the banquet and toasts, there will be dancing in the gymnasium led by colonial ladies and gentlemen, who, disregarding all Student Government rules, will dance together, the stately minuet. The men taking part in this are: Amelia Nickels, Cary Wheeler, Adelaide Benson, Elizabeth Kenney, Mary Ellen Whetsell, Helen Kirk- patrick, Mary Hollingsworth, Jane Dryfoos. Their partners will be: Jane Moore Hamilton, Aileen Shortley, Katherine Ivie, Toni New- ton, Dorothy Lazenby, Sarah Thur- man, Ruby May Laney, Virginia Tumlin. The Skit Committee is composed of the following members: Kitty Caldwell, chairman; Henrietta Blackwell and Mary Wells McNeill. Members of the Music Committee are: Mary Hollingsworth, chairman, Jane Jones and Aileen Shortley. In charge of decorations are: Penny Simonton, chairman, Virginia Tum- lin, Selma Steinbach, Elinor Tyler, Emily McMoreland. Costume Com- mittee will be: Toni Newton, chairman, Adelaide Benson, Jane Moore Hamilton, Betty Price. Chapel Skits HelpCampaign Prexies Go Nautical To Back Class Crews To help the campus "Set the Pace," and to increase interest in the drive for Greater Agnes Scott, student campaigners have presented a number of chapel skits during the past week. The first skit was given Thursday, February 11, in which the presidents of the classes and faculty were introduced in a nauti- cal setting of sailor suits, horn- pipes, and tubs. Cary Wheeler, Mary Lang. Gill, Julia McConnell, Betty Ann Brooks, and Miss Eliza- beth Mitchell, substituting a tub for a soap box, delivered campaign nursery rhymes.* On Saturday the student body was both embarrassed and amused at the continued well-known inter- ruptions of radiators, noise on sec- ond floor Rebekah, and disorders of the organ, during a speech by Dr. Hayes, which was brought to a cli- max by a frantic shriek from V. J. Watkins, that she could stand the noise no longer. This pointed the purpose of the skit that condi- tions will be different in a new chapel. (Continued on Page 2, Col. 1) Special Chorus Sings for Alumnae Programs Today As a special feature of the Agnes Scott Founder's Day Program, which will be broadcast over WSB this evening at 6:3 0 o'clock, the sextette, composed of Toni New- ton, Jeanette Carroll, Betty Kyle, Virginia Kyle, Evelyn . Wall and Emily Underwood, will sing. Their program includes "Echo," "Gian- ina Mia," and "The Purple and White." After the broadcast this same group will sing at the Agnes Scott Alumnae Banquet at the Atlanta Athletic Club. Their program at that time will include "Carissima," "Will You Remember," "Sweet- hearts," "Gianina Mia," "My Cur- ly-Headed Baby," and "Why." Vir- ginia Kyle will also sing "Mammy's Baby" as a solo. Mortar Board Head Will Join Committee The President of Mortar Board will henceforth automatically be- come a member of the Nominating Committee according to the amend- ment of the Student Government Constitution voted on in chapel last Thursday. Pledges of Big Organizations Reach $3,300 Upholding the campaign battle- cry, "The Campus Sets the Psce," the larger organizations were among the first to announce pub- licly their pledges in the $40, (TOO campaign. The total sum pledged by the large organizations was $3,300, it was announced Monday by Mamie Lee Ratliff, Mortar Board committeeman in charge of organi- zation pledges. The division of the total contri- bution was as follows: Athletic Association, $1,000; Lecture Asso- ciation, $500; Silhouette, $400; Agonistic, $400; Student Govern- ment, $2 5 0, Christian Association, $250; Mortar Board, $200. Lou Pate, Student Treasurer, contrib- uted the remaining $300 from the Student Budget Reserve Fund, at the approval of the Budget Com- mittee. THE AGONISTIC. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22. 1939 Alumnae Join Students in Celebration Agnes Scott alumnae all over the country will celebrate with their sister Hottentots at special banquets on Founder's Day, February 22. In Atlanta the group will meet at the Atlanta Athletic Club at 7 o'clock and will hear Abit Nix. Those at the speaker's table will be Dr. J. R. McCain, Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Stukes, Dr. and Mrs. Murdock Equen, Mr. and Mrs. Harlee Branch, Jr., Miss Virginia Wood, Miss Carrie Scan- drett, Frank D. Wood, and Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Lammers. Another feature of the Atlanta celebration will be the special broadcast over WSB at 6:30 p. m. The program will present Mrs. D. B. Donaldson as announcer; Dr. J. R. McCain, Dean Carrie Scandrett, Mr. George Winship, chairman of the Board of Trustees; Mrs. Mur- dock Equen, president of the Alumnae Association, and Mrs. Crawford Barnett, general chair- man of the Fiftieth Commence- ment, as speakers; and the Special Chorus in several numbers, includ- ing the Alma Mater and "The Pur- ple and the White." Sports Miscellany By ELEANOR HUTCHENS Little Brown Jug Tournament, how I love thee! Tomorrow afternoon the climax of the basketball season takes place, with six campus teams competing: Rebekah, Main, Inman, the cottages, day students, and faculty. Each team presents a simple stunt, and costumes run Dr. Adolpfi Lapp Talks At oerman Club German Club had Dr. Adolph Lapp as its guest speaker on Wednesday, February 15, at 4:30 p. m. Dr. Lapp's subject for the meeting was "Goethe's Poems" and he read some of them along with his discussion. Virginia Kyle also sang "Ave Maria" as a part of the program. Eloise McCall, Charlene Burke, and Lucy Hill Doty were hostesses to Cotillion Club at a tea dance on Thursday, February 16, from 5:00 until 6:00 p. m. in the Murphey Candler Building. A color scheme of yellow and white decorations and spring flowers was used throughout. Dormitory Skit {Continued from Page 1) The dormitory skit, given Tues- day, had as its scene Main dormi- tory with a never-tiring pianist and singer in the background. The faults of the present dormitories were brought out by Florence Ellis, an eager student, and Sara McCain, a loyal Agnes Scotter preparing to inveigle a millionaire into subscrib- ing for the campaign. For the final skit Miss Alexander will give a talk on the campaign as a whole, expressing the plans and ideals for Greater Agnes Scott. Those on the chapel committee are Jean Bailey, chairman, Carolyn Forman, Anne Enloe, Elaine Stubbs, Suzanne Kaulbach, Emma McMul- len, and V. J. Watkins. JACKSON PHARMACY A Friend To All in "Little Dec" wild. A spy in the faculty camp reports that big plans are being made there; there are even rumors of a practice! Classes for Outing Club tryouts are starting, at a date to be an- nounced by the club. Miss Eleanor Bonham, Atlanta Girl Scout execu- tive and an alumna, will teach camp cooking; Miss Ann Worthy John- son will have charge of the class oh planning trips; Misses Miller and Matthews will conduct nature study; Ruth Eyles will teach first aid. The classes, which are in prep- aration for tryouts, are open to everyone except freshmen. WE-CAN-HARDLY-BELIEVE- IT-OURSELVES ITEM: The bad- minton tournament is finished! Roberta Ingles and Ann Fisher rocked the sporting world by de- feating Jean Dennison and Frances Spratlin last week. Flynt, Adams Compete For Acting Honors By JULIA SEWELL With the encouragement of an unusually large audience, including a number of juniors, plus dates and corsages, Black- friars' production of Sierra's Dream of An August Night, played with great success. Although the present play was not as generally popular as the earlier production, Stage Door, which aroused interest through its familiarity and its unusually large cast, it was never- theless received with appreciation and applause. During the first act of this ro- mantic comedy about a famous novelist and a sentimental (though professedly modern) young woman, the voices of the actors were not pitched loud enough, so that the au- dience had to strain to hear some of the speeches. In the actual actjng, Jeanne Flynt and Alice Adams vied for honors. Jeanne was charming and appealing as the girl who wants to be modern and independent, but at heart is romantic and idealistic. Alice was remarkable as the eighty- year-old thrice-married grandmoth- er. John Winchester, as the novel- ist de Cordoba, looked the part per- fectly, and made a gallant lover, although his diction was at' times so careful as to seem a little affect- ed. Jack Bodenhamer, Covington Hardee, and Ed Coles, as the three happy-go-lucky brothers, were ex- cellent together, in their light- hearted, teasing roles. Tom Wesley did his part as the philandering Don Juan well, as usual, although it did not seem to suit him as well as some of his former roles in Blackfriar plays, like Mr. Pirn and Mr. Doo- little. Mr. Henry Robinson, as the novelist's servant, was greeted with universal applause. A lesser part made memorable through its treatment, was that of Irene, the secretary, played by Eve- lyn Sears. Her crisp and polite finality in dealing with Don Juan's advances was convulsing. A con- stant source of amusement through- out the play was the part of Maria Pepa, the incurably prying maid to the grandmother, played by Laura Sale. The part of Amalia, the dash- ing actress, was dashingly portrayed by Helen Moses. Special credit should go to Alice Cheeseman and Ado Thron, who created the very realistic thunder- storm in the first act. The play seemed to be thoroughly enjoyed by the audience as a whole, and they, as well as Blackfriars, are in- debted to Evelyn Baty for trans- lating the charming comedy from the Spanish. BOWEN PRESS COMMERCIAL PRINTING AND STATIONERY TYPEWRITERS AND RIBBONS Blotters Note Paper Poster Paper Office Supplies 421 Church St. De. 0976 Decatur, Ga. half, mores when with The the sopho- up to 23, Freshman Team Leads Field In Basketball Series Sophomores Worst Juniors In Battle for Second Place ' The last interclass basketball game of the season left the freshman team undefeated and the sophomores in second place for the series as the upperclassmen took their final beat- ing Friday afternoon. The seniors started out with a full team against the freshmen, only to be scored against almost immedi- ately as A. Webster made the first goal. The champion team began its high passing a swift footwork to run up the score rapidly and sys- tematically. Highlights of the half were a lightning kidnapping of the ball from MacGuire by Webster, several neat interceptions by Mac- Guire, and a beautiful shot from the corner with one hand by Car- ter. Fast play by the freshmen con- tinued despite their heavy lead, showing a sureness and smoothness in handling the ball that was beau- tiful to watch. The MacGuires equalled the Wilds* as sister guard- ing sister, and Jessie's two goals, accompanied by cheers from the freshman stands, ended the half 41-4. The second half was less spectac- ular than the first, with wild shoot- ing by freshmen forwards and hard play by the overwhelmed but un- daunted seniors. The score rose to 56-16 at the close of the game. The sophomore- junior clash op- ened with a nice pass from Stein- bach to Fisher. Milner made the first goal after one and two-thirds minutes of play, in spite of good passing and close guarding by her opponents. The juniors intercepted desperately to keep the ball in their forward line, but were unable to match the neat, short passes which left the game 19-10 for the sopho- mores at the half. In the second ran their score Milner broke their streak a quick shot from the side, juniors began to smooth out their passes, but Fisher's deceptive over-the-shoulder passing kept her team in control. A beautiful long shot by Slack ended the quarter, 29-22. The next period found the juniors guarding carefully, even holding down the canny Fisher to some extent. But play on both sides lagged toward the end of the game, which left the sophomores victorious, 37-2 5. Freshmen: D. Webster, A. Web- ster, McElwaney, Taylor, Thomas, Wilds, Bradfield, Brooks, Copeland, Dunn, Montgomery, Russell. Sophomores: Fisher, Dyar, Stein- bach, Stubbs, Kendrick, Klugh. Juniors: Carson, Slack, Milner, Thompson, Ware, Salters. Seniors: Carmichael, Carter, Dryfoos, Benson, Doty, MacGuire. Referees: Miss Mitchell and Miss Dorothy Fugitt. Poetry Club Holds Its Regular Meeting Poetry Club held its regular meeting on Friday, February 10, at 6:45 p. m. in the Murphey Candler Building, at which time Pattie Pat- terson, Christine Florence, Mar- garet Lentz, and Mary Matthews read. Refreshments were served afterwards by Christine Florence and Mary Matthews. YOU'LL FIND YOUR FLOWERS at DECATUR FLORAL CO. 800 Avery St. DE. 1354 Agnes Scott College DECATUR, GA. A college for women that is widely recog- nized for its standards of work and for the interesting character of its student activities. For further information, address J. R. McCAIN, President Frosh! Sophs! Juniors! Develop That Hidden Business Talent JOIN THE AGGIE BUSINESS STAFF See M. Merritt or M. L. Dobbs 189-191 Peachtree Street IN THE HEART OF THE THEATRE AND SHOPPING DISTRICT THE AGONISTIC, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1939 CAMPUS CELEBRITY Actress Flynt Reveals Early Musical Cooking Talents By ALICE CHEESEMAN She couldn't think of a thing to say. So we had some more tea and chocolate cookies . . . just waiting*. Lilla Jeanne Flynt, so named for her grandmother, was gracefully dis- concerted by just the suggestion of "personality" questions . . . as in interviews! . . . but by the second raisin cake she was com posed . . . and beautifully fluent. Born on an August 12 in Dub- lin, Georgia, she met life's earliest experiences in a Dublin grammar school . . . and had an ardent suitor in the first grade . . . (tsk!). Remember the "Florida Boom"? Of course, we oldsters do. Jeanne was down there when it was in full boom . . . possibly we remember seeing her when we were down booming. Well, after the boom wilted Jeanne and family moved to Columbus (still in Georgia!) . . . where Jeanne caught the measles and couldn't be May Queen in the seventh grade. Along in those days Jeanne had her picture in the paper for the first time when she placed second best average in history in tne county . . . the thrill was superb, and rightly so. Another thrill . . . with her brother as director, her, little sister as general flunky, and Jeanne as actor the young Flynts used to put on Easter and Christ- mas dramatizations. These were in the living room with the family as gallery. No, she never took an "expres- sion" lesson in her life. But she took six weeks of music and played a Chopin number (not chop-sticks) in a recital. A remarkable child. And so, when Jeanne reached high school she became president of the dra- matic society. She played basket- ball. And she was editor of the school paper, but she got the mumps . . . and there wasn't any paper. She and the staff of three boys never did edit the paper they had so tediously organized. There was a play tournament once; too, among thfe Georgia, Alabama, and Florida high schools. The scholarship of- fered for the best individual acting went to Jeanne. A little later at Cox College for a year, Jeanne was elected Most Athletic, as well as president of the dramatic club. But only the annals of Black- friars and the French Club could tell all about Jeanne today, n'est- ce pas?. She holds the presidency of both organizations. She's a natural on the stage and must have been born with a script in her hand . . . as, for 'example, the Federal Thea- tre has discovered. She has been on the Federal stage two summers now. Also for two years she has been on A. S. C.'s radio skit ... at first as just a "voice," but now with a name, "Jean Douglas." Jeanne fairly sparkled when she said she could cook mostly pie. And also sew. She hates for people to see her cry . . . has no favorite actor ... likes to see Katherine Cornell ... is president of her Sun- day School class and director for the Young People's Department at churcK. Naturally enough, Jeanne's am- bition is to be an actress y . . "an actress without any nerves," and to go to church, too. She hates tem- perament . . . and the actress type. She grinned at this point and re- peated quietly that she wants to be an actress . . . without the "nerve complex" . . . a natural. She also would like to be a student . . . but isn't the type (she acts the part well!). A quiet addition to her list of ambitions was that she - might ike to be a lawyer. Jeanne's suppressed desire is . . . of all things ... to sing a solo something operatic. But she vows she'd never get up enough nerve! In fact she never joined the Glee Club because of her nerve. (Steel- like though it is, it always lacked Flynt.) After this momentary spell of tragedy, Jeanne's spirits soon perked up to themselves . . . as she was remembering her "pet love," which is riding the merry-go-round. But she can't find anybody to ride with her! She likes to go round and round and round and . . . The tea had run out and it was late. And so we left this young Dionysus . . . wishing her next play were nearer. HELLO, GIRLS! Did you know I had opened a new place in De- catur? It's the Excel Dining Room at 211 East Ponce de Leon Avenue. Bring- your parents, friends and sweethearts and you'll find excellent food and a hearty welcome. MRS. ETHEL O. KERRISON. BALLARD'S Dispensing Opticians Thirty-three Years of Dependable Optical Service Three Locations for Your Convenience Service, Quality Merchandise, Ac- curate and Expert Workmanship. All the Same at Each Location. WALTER BALLARD OPTICAL CO. Three Locations 105 Peachtree 382 Peachtree 480 Peachtree Clock Medical Arts W. W. Orr Sign Building Doctor's Bldg. Hindus Knows Europe Lecturer Learned New Courting Ways When Maurice Hindus speaks here on Friday night, he will bring with him a store of experiences not usually familiar to our lecturers. Mr. Hindus, now an authority on foreign affairs, came to America as a Russian immigrant when he was fourteen. After living in New York City and on a small up-state farm, he attended Colgate Univer- sity and Harvard Graduate School; then came writing assignments in the new Russia, and more recently, in Czechoslovakia, about which he will speak here. His new book, Green Worlds, gives an intimate picture of that country life so different from his native Russia, for him a land of mud and poverty; of a first sweet- heart and cucumbers as a gift for her. Here in America people laughed at him for eating cream gravy like soup and for not kissing a girl "when he had a chance. " Yet they took him into their church parties and their courting, and he began to feel at home. His affec- tion and understanding for his first boss, Jim, testifies to Mr. Hindus' sympathy and intellectual percep- tion; his unprejudiced account of this America of ours reveals a pow- er of disinterested interpretation essential for any authoritative ob- server of the world today. Mr. Hindus has not been afraid to live with the people about whom he writes, whether the peculiar, back-to-nature sect of his first ar- ticle, the Russian peasant, or the newly upset inhabitants of Czecho- slovakia. BAILEY BROTHERS SHOE SHOP 142 Sycamore Street Decatur, Ga. FRIED CHICKEN DINNER 50c Good Food Is Good Health HOTEL CANDLER Pay Us a Visit @Galavanting ^Gals The Junior Banquet always really put everything else in effort made to show the Jim around. The Phi Theta Epsilon Med dance Saturday night brought out Adelaide Benson, Martha Marshall, Rebecca Drucker, Doris Wcinkle, Marjorie Merlin, Nancy Wimp- heimer, Eva Ann Pirkle, Callie Carmichael, Florrie Ellis, and Jeanne Davidowitz. Now about that A. T. O. formal Friday night Susan Goodwyn, Mitzi Sanders, Tade Merrill, Mar- jorie Boggs, Sara Copeland, Keeker Newton, Ruth Slack, Bryant Hol- senbeck, Toni Newton, Dot Still, Nell Pinner can all tell you what a wonderful dance it was. Another good dance Friday night was the Sigma Pi formal that Barbara Lee Murlin, Jane Moore Hamilton, Mary Bell, Frankie Butt, Val Neilson, Florrie Guy, Eleanor Bryan, Carolyn Alley, Elaine Stubbs, Jeanne Allen, Nellie Rich- ardson, Penny Simonton all at- tended. Friday night seemed popular all around, and Nell Pinner, Ellen Stuart, Marjorie Boggs and Callie Carmichael went out to hear Paul Whiteman then. More dancing this time it's Su- san Self, Dot Peters and Ella Muz- zey out at the Sigma Nu house dance. And also at the Sigma Nu house: Sara Lee, Mary Bon Utr.erback, and Betty Waitt for the regular buffet supper Sunday night with Lib Bar- rett over at the Sigma Chi's. Grace Elizabeth Anderson, Mil- dred Joseph, Frances Abbott, Sara is a big event, and this week it the shade. There was a little iors that other people can get Lee, and Helen Klugh were all drifting around at the Psi Omega open house. Phyllis Johnson went home to Elberton and took Mary Eleanor Steele, Kay Toole, Kay Kennedy, and Hayden Sanford. Julia Porter and Sara McCain spent the week- end in Erskine. Lyle Represents C. A. in Radio Skit Douglas Lyle represented the Christian Association on the regu- lar Agnes Scott broadcast Tuesday afternoon, February 21, at 4:30. In her speech she described the four phases of the work done by the As- sociation on the campus: the activi- ties, program, purpose, and organi- zation. Student Government will be in charge of the next radio program on February 28. The skit they will present was written by' Jean Bailey. Participants will be Mary Ellen Whetsell, President of Student Gov- ernment; Emma McMullen, Vice- President; Henrietta Thompson, Secretary; Carolyn Forman, Treas- urer, and Jean Bailey, Student Re- corder- The Dalton (Ga.) Rotary Club meeting on February 28, will hear President James Ross McCain speak on Agnes Scott's Semi-Centennial objectives. Jane Moore Hamilton will be guest soloist at the meeting. THE TAVERN The South's Most Unique Tea Room MA. 8201 625 Peachtree St. l(/7 WE'RE CRADLE- SNATCHERS! We've robbed the cradle to bring Agnes Scotters the sweetest blouse of the sea- son The Baby Face, chiffon with elaborate 'Chris- tening' guimpe of tucks and fine lace. White and baby pastels. Blouses, DAVISON- P AXON'S Street Floor V 6 THE AGONISTIC, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1939 Agnes Scott College Decatur, Ga. THE AGONISTIC Editorials features Vol. XXIV, No. 15 Wednesday, Feb. 22, 1939 Front Row Better Support School Spirit By JANE SALTERS The Senate military committee "row over secret proceedings" brings to light Roosevelt's personal instructions (over the War Depart- ment's protests) for a secret de- monstration of the latest American development in war planes to a French military commission, to whom, it is claimed, no military secrets have been revealed. France and Franco Negotiations continue for peace in Spain, the French Foreign Minis- ter Bonnet stating that his govern- ment, following the decision of England, will accord recognition to the Nationalist regime of Franco. Uraguay and Peru have already recognized the Insurgent rule, but the United States bides its time. Brazil and Nazis Foreign Minister Aranha, of Brazil, proposes that United States citizens colonize the empty spaces of Brazil in order to keep Uncle Sam's influence dominant there and prevent German attempts at Nazi- fication of the American Republic. > Aranha suggests further that colonization would relieve the un- employment situation in the United States. It would also ease the minds of those American cr'>icials who fear the proximity of German bombers to the Panama Canal. Explaining Hainan France, Great Britain, and the United States demand an explana- tion of the Japanese seizure of Hai- nan, an island off the coast of South China, and receive the reply- that the occupation is only a part of the Chinese blockade and does not exceed military necessity. Graves II and No. 1 John Temple Graves, II, in the opening address of the Citizenship Institute, calls the South America's Economic Opportunity No. 1, the last American frontier, and the promised land of southern ambi- tion. Other Colleges Launch Drives For New Buildings Agnes Scott is not the only insti- tution that thinks this year is a good time to launch a financial campaign, for about 700 of the ap- proximately 1700 colleges and uni- versities throughout the nation are conducting similar drives. At the University of Illinois, as a result of recent grants from the state legislature, work is being started on the erection of four buildings with two other buildings to be constructed soon. Closer to us we find campaigns being conducted at Davidson Col- lege for $1,000,000; at Sewanee Military Academy for $1,000,000; at Flora MacDonald College for $300,000; at Queen's Chicora Col- lege for $300,000; and at Hunting- don College, Alabama, for $500,- 000. Here in Georgia drives are being made by Wcsleyan University for $600,000; Mercer University for $2,000,000; and Shorter College for $300,000. The University of Georgia is also increasing its build- ings through state funds. Attendance at the Blackfriars play last Saturday night was very good if you con- sider the number of outsiders present. But the attendance was very poor if you con- sider the number of students present. If it had not been for some loyal sup- porters from the Junior Banquet and a scattering of students from the four class- es, one would hardly have known that the play was being offered as a special enter- tainment for college community. Such patent evidence of widespread stu- dent disinterest in campus attractions may eventually result in the forced discontinua- tion of these features of our campus ac- tivities. If we, for whom the programs are planned, do not support the activities, how can we expect people outside the college to support them? Friday night the Agnes Scott Lecture Association will present chiefly for our benefit the second lecturer of the year, Mr. Maurice Hindus. If Mr. Hindus were a speaker of little repute and of doubtful ability, we would have some grounds for not attending the lecture. But he is a speaker of much repute and of much ability. Furthermore he is to dis- cuss a subject of great importance to our own future and to the future of the world. We cannot stay away from the lecture without losing much. It is the pleasure, the privilege, and the duty of each one of us to hear Mr. Hindus. Editorial Notes It's a sure sign of Spring when we be- gin to preach "keep off the grass." But, after all, the "Please" signs were put there for a purpose. The Brown Jug basketball tournament between the various dormitory teams be- gins this Thursday afternoon. How about a large and lively audience to cheer the teams on to victory ? Fate motif, 1939 the Administration still has made no move to investigate the telephone melee. Fifty per cent of those present at a recent George Washington University sophomore club meeting were nominated for officers of the club. N.S.F.A. Offers Students Identity Card to Cut EuropeanTravelExpenses A bulletin from the National Student Federa- tion of America announces that all students plan- ning to go abroad this summer should carry an International Student Identity Card for the pur- poses of effecting savings in travel, for identifi- cation, for introductions to students in Europe these cards are invaluable. For many years stu- dents the world over have been availing them- selves of the many reductions obtained with these cards. It is further stated that "application must be made while you are enrolled as a full-time stu- dent on a regulation form which can be secured at the NSFA Office. Since it must be signed by the college authorities, do not wait until you have left your campus on your summer vacation to get your card. Write in for the blank NOW and with it you will receive information^ on the uses of the card, which is priced at $1.5 0/' NSFA also announces that a new supply has arrived from England of The Handbook of Stu- dent Travel, containing much valuable data on all European countries, such as where to live, eat, where student centers are found, etc. It costs $1.00 and copies can be purchased by mail upon receipt of proper remittance. Travel Department, 8 West 40th Street, New York City. School spirit at the usual college means a group of students, filling a football sta- dium, loudly yelling for a touchdown, and proudly singing the alma mater. But school spirit at Agnes Scott means the whole student body launching a bold financial campaign, working with complete cooperation to forward the drive, and reaching the set goal with more than sat- isfactory results. . This week we are seeing a reaffirma- tion of each girl to continue this kind of school spirit here. Faculty and students, in committee and outside of committee, have united wholeheartedly in the move- ment. Clever chapel skits, auctions and parties have become the order of the day as the students have so ardently begun to foster the campaign. They have not been work- ing merely to secure money; they have been working to show their desire to par- ticipate fully in the attainment of the col- lege's greater plane. Today, as we pause in our activities to observe the founding of this institution, we honor those who early inspired others with the spirit of this college. And we pledge ourselves anew to uphold that spirit that it may be just as vital a force in the Agnes Scott of tomorrow as it is in the Agnes Scott of today. Campus Quotes Parade of Opinion By Associated Collegiate Press POLLS Always interesting are the results of various polls conducted on college and university cam- puses. Those seeking to gain further insight in- to the way the wind of collegiate opinion is blow- ing will examine with interest the results pre- sented here: College of the City of New York, school of business: President Roosevelt was selected in a senior poll as the "most outstanding man alive," and 85 per cent voted they would not fight in a war abroad. University of Michigan: 85 per cent of the stu- dents favor the lifting of the embargo against loyalist Spain. At Harvard, 1,300 students signed a petition asking the same thing. University of Minnesota: "Students voted 3 to 1 against a third term for President Roosevelt. At Haverford College: 60 per cent of the stu- dent body favors the National Labor Relations Board, and 98 per cent opposed going to war to maintain the "open door" in China. At Hunter College: A majority of the students favor cooperation with other nations as the best road to peace. Afternoon programs of "Quiet Hours of Mu- sic" are provided for the relaxation of students of Woman's College, University of North Caro- lina, during examination weeks. l)e Agonistic Agnes Scott College Student Newspaper Vol. 24 Wednesday, February 22 No. 15 Mary Frances Guthrie Editor Evelyn Baty Mary Reins Assistant Editors Elizabeth Kenney Copy Editor Rebecca Drucker Assistant Copy Editor Marie Merrltt Business Manager Mary Louise Dobba Advertising Manager Alice Cheeseman Mary Wells McNeill Feature Editors Anne Enloe Georgia Hunt Assistant Feature Editors STAFF Jane Salters Current History Eleanor Hutchens Sports Editor Hazel Solomon Exchange Editor Jeannette Carroll Alumnae Editor Selma Steinbach Club Editor Hayden Sanford Elolse Lennard Florence Ellis Society Editors Virginia Farrar Eleanor Hall Dorothy Graham Beth Paris OnJe Smith Circulation Managers REPORTERS: M. L. Gill, V. J. Watkins. A. Enloe, M. L. Ratllff, C. K. Hutchins, P. Heaslett. M. Merlin, D. Weinkle. B Alderman, J. Witman, M. Fite, L. Franklin, J. Cates. S. Lee C Willis, P. Hammond, A. Enloe, E. Stubbs, E. McCall, B. Coleman, S. Self, J. Lancaster, E. Barrett, G. Duggan. BUSINESS STAFF: B. Coleman, M. E. Leavitt. M. Watkins, L. Sale, W. Howard, w. Finger, L, Schwenke, Florence Graham. By GEORGIA HUNT The recent discussion in the President's Council concerning the point system has provoked much thoughtful consideration. Here are some student opinions: V. J. Watkins says: "I think there ought to be some change in the point system to regulate stu- dent activities under the present system. But I do not approve of unqualified restriction of a student to participate in three activities only. There should be an exception in favor of the honorary societies, at least." Ad Benson says: "I, personally, believe that the point system does its work in restricting the number of offices a person may hold, but I do think that the points should be so high that a girl would not be able to hold more than one presidency. I think it should be left up to the student to decide the number of organizations she wants to belong to. A girl should be al- lowed to belong to as many clubs as she wants because she may not be sure about the clubs she wants to be a member of when she is a freshman or a sophomore. But if she finds out that she has gotten on the wrong track she can drop one later." Jean Bailey says: "I think that something in addition to the pres- ent point system should be done to encourage girls during the fresh- man and sophomore years to select fewer major activities so that they may do better work in them and get more out of them in their jun- ior and senior years. The aim of any such program should be to de- velop to a greater extent the po- tential leadership that there un- doubtedly is on the campus and which under the present system lies undiscovered." Anne Enloe says: "I think that the present system is failing in so far as it does not restrict the monopoly of campus offices. It seems that limiting the organiza- tions to three and the offices to two, excluding honorary societies, would greatly help in distributing the activities more universally. It is only logical that fewer activities would mean more time, hence more interest in the ones chosen. Also it would make our clubs mean more to us and to the campus. Every girl here is capable of lead- ership, else she would not be here, and to suppress that leadership is to develop inferiority complexes." Student UsesSense Of Humor on Exam ''Joking his way through classes seems to be the policy of a certain freshman in the School of Com- merce at the University of Alaba- ma. When he came upon a particu- larly hard question in one of his mid-term examinations in January, the student wrote: " 'I don't know the answer to this one, but I do know a good joke that I can write in its place.' Whereupon he scrawled off a 150- word yarn, and at its conclusion wrote: 'I think this ought to be worth some credit, don't you? God bless you if you do God bless me if you don't.' " Actress Helen Hayes became Hamilton College's second alumna this month when she was awarded a Doctor of Humane Letters. The Agonistic NON-ACTIVITY WEEK VOL. XXIV AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE, DECATUR, GA., WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 1939 Z115 No. 16 Students Chalk Up Campaign Results Photo Courtesy Atlanta Journal. Amelia Nickels, student chairman for the campaign, and Julia McConnell, president of the winning sophomore class, gaze with satis- faction on the $52,202 pledge. The sophomores will have the privilege of naming the lobby of Hopkins Hall. Campus Pledges Exceed Campaign Goal by $12,202 Winship Plans October Campaign; Building Begins In Fall Enthusiastically "setting the pace" for the million-dollar campaign, the campus ended its frenzied drive in chapel Friday with the announcement that $52,202 had been raised by the college community a total exceeding the highest hopes of the leaders, Dr. Davidson and Amelia Nickels. Said Dr. Davidson with a shake of the head: "I never saw any- thing like it it was just like a re- vival. The Sophomores led the classes by subscribing $8,122.5 0; the Freshmen contributed $69 5 8; Sen- ior pledges amounted to $6815; and the Juniors pledged $5156. Facul- ty subscriptions reached a total of $20,505.50, while the organiza- tions of the campus pledged $4,- 545. Commenting on the general class support, Dr. Davidson re- marked that no class was the loser. The Freshmen made a better show- ing than any preceding Freshman class in former campaigns. The work of the Sophomores (who, in- cidentally, raised approximately $63 00 between Thursday morning and Friday) was "positively phe- nomenal." In its own membership, the Junior class made an excellent showing. The Seniors, in addition (Continued on Page 2, Col. 1) Council Discusses New Teaching Plans On Friday night, March 3rd, the Faculty Advisory Council of the University Center will dine in Rebekah Scott dining hall, after which there will be a meeting for the purpose of planning inter-in- stitutional teaching arrangements. This council, composed of fourteen faculty members of the six institu- tions taking part in this education- al program, is headed by Dr. Good- rich C. White, of Emory, as chair- man. Dr. Philip G. Davidson, of Agnes Scott, is secretary. Gallup Expresses Trust in U. S. Public Paper Heads Hear Statistician in Athens Pointing out that 5 0,000 Amer- icans can't be wrong, Mr. George H. Gallup, director of the Ameri- can Institute of Public Opinion and founder of the Gallup Polls, told representatives of the Georgia Collegiate Press in convention at the University of Georgia, Athens, February 24-2 5, that the opinions of the masses in the United States are sound and intelligent when taken as a whole. Mr. Gallup explained briefly the methods used by his statisticians in polls on important sociological, political, economical, and moral subjects. By applying the Law of Probability, the Gallup Polls have averaged a three per cent error as compared with the nineteen per cent error of the Literary Digest Polls which are based on unscienti- fic methods of gathering data. Other speakers of the program of the Collegiate Press were Mr. George Fort Milton, president and editor of the Chattanooga News; Colonel Lambdin Kay, of the WSB staff, and Mr. Ralph McGill, ex- ecutive editor of the Constitution. Representing Agnes Scott at the convention were Mary Frances Guthrie and Marie Merritt, of the Agonistic. Miss Jackson Speaks At A. A. U. W. Attending a branch meeting of the A. A. U. W. at Richmond, Va., February 21, Miss Elizabeth Jack- son, president of the national A. A. U. W., delivered the address of the evening. Her subject was "Our First Responsibility''; she discussed the modern trends and changes in secondary education and challenged the teachers and parents of the Richmond High schools to improve the conditions and meet the needs of the local schools. The Richmond branch, one of the 800 branches in the United States, is approximately the same size as the Atlanta branch, with 200 members. Preceding the meet- ing Miss Jackson spent Sunday, Monday and Tuesday in Washing- ton, D. C, doing work connected with the A. A. U. W. Andre Maurois Lectures Next Month French Academy Member Includes College in Limited Tour Andre Maurois, famed French historian, biographer, nov- elist, critic, and one of the world's outstanding literary men, will lecture in the Bucher Scott gymnasium on Monday, March 27, visiting Agnes Scott as one of the few stops on his United States tour. His subject will be "French Wit in English and American Humor." Maurois, paradoxical French writer about English people, is probably the most prominent lec- turer on the American scene this season. Last July he was elected to the French Academy, and only recently he has been knighted by England for his remarkable contri- butions to literature. He is a pro- lific writer, ranging through fic- tion, history and biography, and in- cluding not only books, but news- paper articles for both European and American publications. The career of a writer was not planned for Maurois by his family, but came as the result of a humor- ous book, written during and about the World War. "The Silences of Colonel Bramble" was an instant success, and began the series of great books, such as "Ariel: the Life of Shelley," "Disraeli," and "Byron." His books, from the be- ginning, have been about England and the English. As a professor, Maurois has lec- tured at Cambridge and Princeton Universities, and also in Switzer- land and Spain. On his present lec- ture tour in America he will give only fourteen lectures, of which one will be at Agnes Scott. McMullen Will Speak At Rotary Meeting Emma McMullen will speak for Agnes Scott at an Atlanta Ro- tarian meeting on March 6. Rep- resentatives from all the colleges and universities of this area will be there for celebration of Inter- national Student Day. Jeannette Herenger and Peggy Stixrut will also be guests of the Rotarians. Matsumoto Talks On East Japanese Asks Aid For Youth of Orient Presenting the conditions which students face today in the Far East due to war, Mr. Toru Matsumoto, secretary of the Japanese Student Christian Association in North America and a member of the Committee of the Far Eastern Stu- dent Service Fund, spoke Tuesday morning in chapel on behalf of the campaign to aid students in the Far East. Mr. Matsumoto is a native of Hokkaido Island, which is north of the main island of the many which go to make up Japan. He came to the United States in 193 5 after re- ceiving his degree from Meiji Gakuin, an American missionary founded college in Tokyo. For three years he studied at Union Theological Seminary in New York City where he received the degree of Bachelor of Divinity. The Far Eastern Student Service Fund, which Br. Matsumoto rep- resented, seeks this year to raise from students in the United States (Continued on page 2, col. 1) Hindus Defends Czechs Against Chamberlain Tactics Openly accusing Neville Cham- berlain of handing over to Hitler the beautiful, well-disciplined, and industrious country of Czechoslo- vakia, Maurice Hindus, authorita- tive commentator on world affairs, spoke to an eager audience on Fri- day night. Mr. Hindus, the second speaker of the year for the Lecture Association, is author of well- known books on the Russian peas- ant and has spent the last few months in Czechoslovakia gather- ing material for his new book about Central Europe, to be pub- lished soon. Upon his arrival in Czechoslo- vakia, Mr. Hindus thought that his new book would be "one of the most cheerful books I ever wrote," dealing as it did with a people of "humanity, decency, and achieve- ment"; since Munich, however, the book has become the "saddest book I ever wrote." The speaker him- self is of Russian parentage, and therefore was interested in the Czechs as another branch of the same Slav race. He found, how- ever, that they are alike only in that both "cut thick slices of bread." The Czechs, in contrast to the Russians, are western Slavs and possess a reserve, an independence, a sense of discipline, and a love of detail unknown to the Russians. "Their plumbing always works," said Mr. Hindus. Their well-kept farms, complete with modern ma- chinery, indicated also their posi- tion as the "Scotch of the Slav race." Industrious, educated, and stubborn, they, like the Scotch, erected monuments to the preacher John Hus, to educators, and to only one general, who was also a liberator. After trying for three hundred (Continued on page 2, col. 4) High School Girls Take Competitive Examination Nearly 15 0 girls from 21 differ- ent states are planning to take the Agnes Scott Competitive Scholar- ship examination in their respec- tive schools on March 3. The De- catur and Atlanta girls will take the tests here at the college. There are three examinations. Mr. S. Guerry Stukes, the registrar, says that French is the popular elective of the foreign languages, while algebra and American His- tory are being chosen by many in preference to a laboratory science. English is the one obligatory ex- amination. From this group, approximately 60 will enter school here next fall. Popular Nominations Will Be March 23 Popular nominations for campus offices for '39-'40 will be made on Thursday, March 23, it was announc- ed this week by the nomi- nating committee. Election of officers based on the popular and committee nominees will take place the following week on Thursday, March 30, and Friday, March 31. THE AGONISTIC, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 1939 Sports Miscellany By ELEANOR HUTCHENS As usual, A. A. urges getting away from it all at intervals during exams. All equipment for playing games in the gym will be available to potential neurotics. Guaranteed forget- fulness of little blue books. Signing up for May Day is in order this week, on the bulletin board in the gym. Requirements: only one class a week, no cuts, and a dollar for a costume. Hindus -Photo Courtesy Atlanta Constitution. bination. Pledges Pledgers Watch From Bank As Boats Race Margaret Hopkins and Jeanne Osburne watch the Junior and Freshman boats take the lead as the shell race moves forward on Wednesday. The sister classes later gave way to the Sophomore-Senior com- Main Takes Brown Jug In Basketball Tournament An inspired sophomore team won the Little Brown Jug for Main last Thursday afternoon in the gym, just as the sopho- more boat shot ahead from last place in the campaign race. The tournament consisted of five games, during which the Main team defeated the cottages, Inman, and finally the sup- posedly invincible day students. With two games in progress at once, only glimpses of each came (Continued from page 1) to the highest per capita average on the campus, contributed much of the enthusiasm and leadership which made this campus campaign the most successful, generally speaking, in the history of Agnes Scott. According to Dr. McCain, the larger campaign, headed by Mr. Winship of the Board of Trustees, will probably start in October. Preparations are being made for the building of Hopkins Hall and the Presser Building in the late fall. Matsumoto (Continued from page 1 ) $50,000.00 for students in the Far East. This is part of a world-wide campaign for S 100,000.00 being conducted by the World's Student Christian Federation and the Inter- national Student Service to aid the students of China. Agnes Scott Girls Recommend ORIGINAL WAFFLE SHOP Pryor St. to the spectators filling the bal cony. First round: Faculty vs. Re- bekah in far court, Main vs. Cot- tages beneath balcony . . . Miss Carlson, in peach uniform and green socks, repeatedly snagging the ball with one finger . . . Miss Young keeping the basket hot with a stream of goals . . . nice de- fensive work by both teams in near court . . . halves ending 8-4 for faculty, 0-0 for cottages and Main . . . Fisher breaks ice for Main ... she and Stubbs showing true varsity form . . . Cheeseman fouling Miss Carlson, to surprise of both . . . faculty and Main vic- torious. Second round: Faculty vs. day students, Inman shooting at Main . . . day students scoreless for long time as faculty begin to look form- idable . . . Miss McCalla tangles TO LOOK YOUR BEST Go To VOGUE BEAUTY SHOP Decatur with Dot Webster . . . Brooks' dis- tinctly diffident guarding of fac- ulty member . . . Main romping on weakened freshmen . . . day stu- dents effect spurt to win, 21-10 . . . Main triumphs again, 18-4. Finals: Main-day students . . . Main playing third game of after- noon, day students second ... se- ries of smooth passes and a Stubbs basket . . . Muzzey streaking in to announce the sophomores ahead in boat race . . . even day students might as well have thrown in tow- el then . . . cheers for Main from enraptured spectators, including Stein Song . . . Bell ringing up goals from original angles . . . fooling the bodyguards by Fisher ... no slacking up by day students just lack of equal incentive . . . Whistle, 15-12 for Main ... de- lirium . . . We Welcome You at JACKSON PHARMACY In "Little Dec" (Continued from page 1) years to renew their strength, the Czechs were faced with the World War, during which 100,000 men fought for the Allies; since then they have had to contend with the confusion of post-war Central Eu- rope, a section of mixed peoples, religions, and languages, all of whose countries have some minori- ties. Czechoslovakia, acting upon Hus's principle that "Human be- ings are human beings regardless of race or nationality," treated with respect and consideration the Jews and gypsies within its borders, building for them schools. Czechoslovakia herself was not so fortunate, however. When Hit- ler decided that he wanted to "lib- erate" a section which had never belonged to Germany, "no more than Wisconsin," a section in which Germans were better treated than in Berlin, he ignored Musso- lini's attacks on the Germans, and called the Czechs his enemy. Czechoslovakia felt secure, with her strong arms, her armament in- dustry, next to Germany's in pow- er, her food supply, and her alli- ances with Russia and France, and guarantees with England for arbi- tration of disputes. Her very strength irritated Hitler, however. The events of the next few weeks are familiar to all: Benes forced to surrender the Sudetan- land, the country's only protection and fortification; Czechs given twelve hours within which to evac- uate the section; continued Ger- man intervention in the conquered land; and still no peace. Mr. Hindus believes that Amer- ica should help the people of Eng- MEDGALF MOTOR CO., INC. 423 Church St., Decatur, Ga. DEarborn 1641 GENERAL AUTOMOBILE REPAIRING Exec Meeting Goes On Air The Student Government Asso- ciation sponsored the regular week- ly Agnes Scott radio program Tuesday, February 2 8. A skit, written by Jean Bailey consisted of an executive meeting of the asso- ciation played by a representative committee. Participants were: Mary Ellen WTietsell, president of Student Government; Emma Mc- Mullen, vice president; Henrietta Thompson, secretary; Carolyn For- man, treasurer; and Jean Bailey, student recorder. Congratulations and a batch of nice, white uniforms to the follow- ing, selected last week by the Var- sity Council: Varsity Forwards Guards Ethelyn Dyar Henri Thompson Anne Fisher Polly Ware Dot Webster Mary E. Steele Betty Ann Brooks Sub-Varsity Alta Webster Arlene Steinbach Ruth Slack Mary Dean Lott Virginia Milner Helen Klugh Elaine Stubbs Betsy Kendrick The varsity-subvarsity game the last basketball game until 1940 will be played Friday aft- ernoon in the gym. land and France with everything except an army, for actually enter- ing a war, which he thought immi- nent, would destroy our own democracy and regiment the whole country. As for Czechoslovakia: "We wanted to sing with the an- gels, but we must howl with the wolves," says one writer; but "We shall live again," say the people. Bicycles for Pleasure Riding Keys and Lock Work Bicycle Rates: 25c per hour 50c for 3 hours DECATUR RADIO SHOP Welcome, Agnes Scott Girls! Bowl for Exercise at THE SQUARE BOWL "On the Square" BALLARD'S Dispensing Opticians Thirty-three Years of Dependable Optical Service Three Locations for Your Convenience Service, Quality Merchandise, Ac- curate and Expert Workmanship. All the Same at Each Location. WALTER BALLARD OPTICAL CO. 105 Peachtree Clock Sign -Three Locations- 382 Peachtree Medical Arts Building 480 Peachtree W. W. Orr Doctor's Bldg. HAVE YOUR WATCHES FIXED AT COURT SQUARE JEWELRY SHOP Decatur BOWEN PRESS COMMERCIAL PRINTING AND STATIONERY TYPEWRITERS AND RIBBONS Blotters Note Paper Poster Paper Office Supplies 421 Church St. De. 0976 Decatur, Ga. FRIED CHICKEN DINNER 50c Good Food Is Good Health HOTEL CANDLER Pay Us a Visit George Muse Clothing Co. Presents "That Was the Year on Radio WGST at 9 P. M Monday Nights TUNE IN/ THE AGONISTIC, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 1939 Campaign Develops Extraordinary Student Talents By ALICE CHEESEMAN "At a campaign booth all things are sold ! Each ounce of elephant costs its ounce of gold " for the campaign, you know. And all the elephants were sold, white and all, and all and all, little elephants . . . and B. O. Z. had trunked up a pretty penny "for the campaign. " (tuck-tuck!) There was the briny whiff of captured coin out- side the dining room at high noon Mondav, when gaily ragged pirates, hoisting the storied flag pf the penmanship B. O. Z., called the auction to the marketing mob. Aye, and others have hopped the rail of the good vessel S. S. Hotten- tot to drop a purse in the pot for our "Greater Agnes Scott!" Pri- vate enterprise has flourished in the last fortnight . . . witness the slip- pressing-at-8-cents-a-slip venture in Inman . . . president, Frances McGill. And also in that neck o' the woods ( ho!) . - . coiffure- expert Mary Anne Faw arranges coiffures expertly for fifteen cents . . . shampoos and arranges them for two bits . . . merely. Second Rebekah knows the thrill of Chi- nese checkers at five cents the eve- ning . . . courtesy V. J. Watkins, resourceful wench! Perhaps the most breath-taking THR SISTCRS ATLANTA'S ^F431 191 CtlRIS tiniim n ii ami mini industry in the private line of bus- iness is the Taxi Service featuring "thrills and spills" with prexie K. B. Benefield driving. The hand- bill posted advises "Avoid the Rush," but somehow that means avoiding the taxi altogether. Such dash. "Ask the girl who's ridden with us!" But anything goes for the campaign . . . even wit ha flat tire. Another campaign enterprise, the Granddaughters' Bridge, was highly successful. Celebrities were there . . . the Davidson table . . . the visit from Dr. McCain. The prizes were every bit as fetching as the Davison five dollar perfume ensemble could be, and as useful as Kress' Kleenex . . . and what's more the drawing of numbers for them was as thrilling as a Hoppa- long Cassidy special itself! Brown Jug fans met with French Club ingenuity Thursday after- noon . . . met with it, were ana- lyzed with it, were sketched with it! A nickle across the palm spelled one's fortune and future by Mme. Zambino, and the same sum drew from Mile. Herenger and Mme. Shamos one's three-minute portrait. In a delicate angle of the old guadrangle Saturday morn several day students, clever creatures, peddled cake, cookies, and candy to chapel goers. . . . but please gather more food next time . . . 'twas de- licious and scarce, Well, to look to the future . . . more money-getting: Christian As- sociation sponsors a jam session jit- terbug contest Friday afternoon and the Senior class sponsors a fash- ion show Monday evening, com- plete with raffle of beautiful city- store prizes. Don't miss these! Ev- erybody will be there. Which in- cludes you. Join in the campaign waltz ... for the jig is not yet up . . . by a long jump! ( 2Galavanting QGals 6 Junior Sizes DRESS SALON Come join the fashion parade of bright young girls who will be wearing these striking tailored frocks smart for street or campus wear in the newer shades for the sea- son. With real livestock, corn shucks and hay stacks to create atmosphere the Sigma Chi barn dance Friday night was an outstanding success. Some of the little country lassies who attended it were Lib Barrett, Ida Jane Vaughn, Sara E. Lee, Eloise Lennard, Ducky Copeland, Margaret Hamilton, Mary Mat- thews, Rowena Barringer, Jeanne Allen, Betty Waitt, Frankie Butt, Toni Newton, Catherine Ivie, Mar- tha Marshall, Barbara Lee Murlin, Martie Doak, Julia Porter, Jane Moore Hamilton, Mary Carolyn Lee, Jane Jones, Florrie Guy, Har- riet Ayers, Lillian Sudenrath, Car- olyn Allen, Sara M. Lee, Martha Dunn, Ruth Slack, and Charlene Burke. Don't these girls ever get tired of dancing because the house dances go on forever. F'r instance Jeanne Allen, Freck Sproles, Car- olyn Allen, Nancy Jo Ballinger, Lib Barrett, Jane Jones, Jane Moore Hamilton, and Betsy Banks the Chi Phi House were out at Come On! Let's Bowl! at DECATUR BOWLING ALLEY More Fun Less "Mon" Come to HARRIS DRUG STORE For Ready Service Saturday night while Mary Bon Utterback, Susan Self, Betty Wait, Allie Malone, Martha Dunn, Lula Bass, and Sara M. Lee were playing around at the Sigma Nu House frolic. Maybe they lifted something the night before but Betty Waitt, Susan Self, Sara Lee, and Florrie Ellis were back at the Sigma Nu House Sunday night for supper. Boots Moore, Martie Doak, and Martha Dunn decided to make their sandwiches over S. A. E. way so they attended their buffet supper Sunday night. Frankie Butt, Grace Ward, and Eloise McCall were out at the den- tal dance Saturday night and others dancing at the Phi Kappa Sig dance at Tech Friday night were Ella Muzzey, Louise Musser, Grace Ward, Jeanne Redwine, Charlene Burke, Keeker Newton, and Betty McConnell were out at Fort Mac dancing. Mary Ellen Whetsell went home to Columbia for the week end. Alice Comer is attending mid-win- ter at V. M. I. Beverly Coleman is spending the week end with Bet- ty Moore and Julia McConnell at Talledega. GILL CLEANERS 2-HOUR SERVICE ODORLESS PROCESS 412 Church St. DE. 7502 Agnes Scott College DECATUR, GA. A college for women that is widely recog- nized for its standards of work and for the interesting character of its student activities. For further information, address J. R. McCAIN, President CAMPUS CELEBRITY Actress Flynt Reveals Early Musical Cooking Talents By ANNE ENLOE He's a Tar Heel born, He's a Tar Heel bred, And when he dies, he'll be . . . You know how it goes. Well, that's our Dr. Raper. He was born on a tobacco farm near Winston-Salem, he grew up there and then he was graduated from the University of North Carolina. And that's the very essence of Tarheelism, that substance which evidently produces the very best of sociologists. After boarding school near the farm, he went on to Chapel Hill, where he studied history under Dr. Frank Graham, the present presi- dent of that pride of the South, who approached the subject always from a sociological standpoint. Perhaps that is where Dr. Raper's present genius had its very begin- ning, but that is another story. Having finished his course at Car- olina, he went on to Vanderbilt to take his Master's in Church His- tory! And there is where the so- ciology bug really bit. He tells it this way: one day he and his roommate were walking across the campus evidently in a rather deep and philosophical dis- course. And the roommate sud- denly remarked, "I dare you to let's do our theses on sociology." And the roommate's roommate said, "I'll take you up on that!" So there you are. The thesis was done in Sociology and then he went back to Chapel Hill for senior graduate work. After that to At- lanta with the Commission on In- terracial Cooperation, and eventu- ally to Agnes Scott. And in the meantime he had married and had ha'd a honeymoon in the North Carolina mountains craggy, just ask any Blue Ridge enthusiast. Since then the Rapers have been back to that very spot for a second honeymoon and are planning a third. And although third honeymoons are rare things, all Agnes Scott girls who know and love the Rapers think such a thing could easily work out for them. On those trips to the mountains Dr. Raper has had ample opportu- nity to put into practice some- thing he learned in his boyhood. For it seems that since he was the third consecutive boy, his family was rather disappointed and yearned for a girl. So poor young Arthur spent most of his youth washing dishes and doing other such effeminate chores. But he's a man's man now, except here on the campus where he's one of the favorite men of about five hun- dred girls! Debate Club Continues Tourney The second round of Pi Alpha Phi tournament debates came to a close at the meeting on Thursday, February 23, at 7:00 p. m., in the Murphey Candler Building. The subject for debate at that time was "Resolved that the United States should cease to use public funds (including credit) for the purpose of stimulating business." The af- firmative of the question upheld by Mary Louise Dobbs and Doris Weinkle, and the negative was up- held by Margaret Lentz and Eloise Lennard. DE. 3309 DE. 5922 740 East Lake Drive 128 E. Ponce de Leon Greenhouses, inc. RECORDS For Super Entertainment Blue-Bird Records 35c Could Be The Devil With the Devil Begin the Beguine Indian Love Call Johnny Messner and His Music Box Band Art Shaw and His Orchestra SIXTH FLOOR RICHS THE AGONISTIC, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 1939 Agnes Scott College Decatur, Ga. THE AGONISTIC Editorials features Vol. VVIX, No. 16 Wednesday, Mar. 1, 1939 Front Row By JANE SALTERS Representative Maas, of Minne- sota, proposes abolishing West Point and Annapolis requirements for military and naval aviation of- fices and establishing a separate national air school like the British Air Corps in order to get rid of the unfortunate system by which capa- ble fliers actively useful to the service but not trained in these schools are forced to retire in favor of "diploma-ed" graduates." POLISH INDISCRETION Anti-Nazi demonstration by students on the day of Ciano's ar- rival in Warsaw embarrasses the Polish foreign minister but is ig- nored by Polish newspapers ad- vised, it is thought, not to give ac- counts of the incidents upon pain of confiscation. PAPA SAYS "MAKE UP" Roosevelt asks A. F. of L. Green and C. I. O. Lewis to appoint com- mittees to negotiate peace imme- diately between the rival labor groups "first, because it is right;" "second, because the responsible of- ficers" seem able and ready for a successful agreement; third, be- cause the members of both groups want and need it; fourth, because the government thinks such a step "wise" and "necessary." WALK, DO NOT RUN Berlin orders the Jews to choose 100 persons daily for exile on two weeks notice, reports that 240,000 Jews have left the country since 193 3 (the majority going to the U. S. or to South America), ac- knowledges (but disparages) an Anti-Nazi group within Germany proper. Stukes Discusses College Service For Graduates What is Agnes Scott doing to help its students get jobs after graduation? In a recent interview, Mr. S. G. Stukes, head of the Agnes Scott Appointment Service, ex- plained how they served seniors as well as alumnae. Each senior who wishes work after graduation is asked to turn in information about herself and to explain in an inter- view what type of work she wants to enter. Mr. Stukes contacts prin- cipal business firms in this section to determine their needs and sup- plies the girl for the job. Some years are better than others for placement. In 1937 there was a larger demand for graduates than the College could supply; last year all seniors were placed, but there was little choice. It is too early to predict what the prospects for this year will be. Asked about school teaching as a "college graduates' ultimate end," Mr. Stukes stated that fewer girls each year are becoming teachers. A strong trend towards business has been increasing for several years, and it is believed that the class of 1939 will continue in this direc- tion. In addition to work done for very recent graduates, the Appoint- ment Service encourages alumnae who wish to enter business or to change jobs, to write the College for assistance in placement. Fine Howdy Do There is no doubt about it the cam- paign was a grand success, financially speaking. The goal was reached and sur- passed with flying colors, and we got another holiday in addition to the one promised at the beginning of the drive. So it seems that we should all be happy now. But, to be quite frank, many of us are not. One of the benefits that we thought would result from launching the million dollar campaign on the campus would be a more unified student body. The necessity of the complete cooperation of every com- mittee if the high goal were to be attained gave promise of the whole college com- munity's being found together. Much good, it is true, did result from the auctions, skits, parties, and other novel ideas to raise money. But the bene- ficial effect of these activities was greatly offset by another element in the campaign namely, the methods employed to secure pledges from individual students| At the root of the whole trouble was the fact that these pledges were not kept secret, as many of us had understood was the original intention. Faculty pledges were secret, but student pledges were openly known and discussed. As a result of this discussion, girls were boldly asked to raise their original pledges. Even students who had thought- fully pledged were accosted that there might be a personal reason for a student's not pledging a greater amount seems not to have deterred the pledge-seekers at all. To get ahead of another class became the campaign slogan, not to set the pace for Greater Agnes Scott. It will take a long time to renew the friendships broken during the one week. Rash actions are indeed costly. May future campaigns be conducted with more wis- dom and with greater consideration for the individual. Campus Quotes By GEORGIA HUNT 'Phones! 'Phones! 'Phones! We can't get to the 'phone! We can't find a nickel! There's a line a mile long: at the Day Student's 'phone! Oh, what can we do? Listen to what Scottie Wilds, '41, has to say about the present 'phone system: "Well, person- ally, the 'phones ring- right outside my door dis- turbing me and my radio each time they ring. When you want to use the Day Student's 'phone you practically have to miss a class to do so. When you can't get to the Day Student's 'phone it's a iot of trouble trying* to find a nickel so what we need is more free 'phones or at least one for the boarders. Katherine Pattort, '40, says: "It seems unjust to me and many outsiders that we have to pay a nickel for each 'phone call. I confess I don't have any solution to offer except that the Day Student's 'phone should be left open all day." Jane Taylor, '42, says: "I think telephones ought to be like lights, water, and food. That is they ought to be included in our tuition we ought not to have to pay extra for them." Sara M. Lee, '41, says: "As one who has tele- phone duty, I think that there ought to be more 'phones because outside callers complain about not being- able to get the number on account of the busy signal. Girls who are trying to put through long distance calls can't get the 'phone when they need it most." Julia Moseley, '40, says: "The present tele- phone system seems to me woefully inadequate because while we can get incoming calls there is no number of times when we would like to call people but we just feel as if we can't. It's not that one nickel on one occasion is too much. It's , the times when you get the wrong number, or have to phone several people at once, or the person you are 'phoning isn't in it's then that we really need another system. It seems to me that if we had three other free 'phones besides the Day Student's 'phone say one in Rebekah, one in Main, and one in Inman, that that situa- tion would be relieved. The fact that the Day Student's 'phone is in such constant use by board- ers as well as day students and that even with the two minute time limit there is so long a waiting line indicates a need for more free phones." Yes, each time the 'phone ring-s it seems to ring" out a call for some kind of change in the present situation. Clean Politics The Spring of each year find the major- ity of American colleges in the throes of a hot and furious political war. But such a battle has not appeared on our campus yet. We have always taken pride in our stu- dent elections. For no would-be political boss has ever found support here suffi- cient to have any effect on the voting. Nor has Agnes Scott been the scene of much political log rolling. On the whole, election time has had a good and inspiring effect on the students. In less than a month, 1939 elections will begin. If we are to maintain our tradi- tional high standards in them, we must prepare now. Popular nominations will be made the day after we return from Spring Vacation. Find out now the various girls who are eligible from the standpoint of experience and ebility to hold student offices. Don't wait until the nomination day to inquire about people working in the major organi- zations and on the publications. There are many forces that could cor- rupt our elections if we were not on our guard. We are not immune to the evils of politics. But we can be immune if we will endeavor to be intelligent voters. Editorial Notes Reserve the night of March 27 for the Andre Maurois lecture, which promises to be every bit as good as the recent Hindus lecture. Again we are grateful for non-activity week it's truly a life saver. We hope that it will become an enduring custom here. Calling all jitterbugs for the jam ses- sion Friday. And calling all fashion fans for the style show Monday. You may think that the campaign is over but it's not. Orchids to Main Hall with its fleet of athletes. That Brown Jug Tournament was grand sport. Parade of Opinion Vanes in the weather of collegiate opinion seem to be joggling back and forth in a most uncer- tain manner these windy February days, but the trend seems to be in the liberal direction so far as measures are concerned, and in the Republican direction so far as political procedures are con- cerned. This sampling of opinion will give you an idea of which way the wind is blowing on the college campuses: From the University of Minnesota Daily: 'The state of the nation's health must be dealt with immediately; it cannot await the solution of our economic problems as a whole. The passage of the president's health program, calling for exten- sion of free medical and hospital service and a national system of disability insurance will at- tack this one example of social maladjustment." I) e Agonistic Agnes Scott College Student Newspaper Vol. 24 Wednesday, March 1 No. 16 Mary Frances Guthrie Editor Erelyn Baty Mary Reins Assistant Editors STAFF J she P la cidly knits and at dolls, climb her "pet" tree, and help her older brother give plays. As she was too small to act in these colossal productions, she was given, much to Rev. Hollings- worth's embarrassment, the express privilege of selling tickets to all the church members who came to the house. Time marched on and Mary grew up and went to high school, where she was editor in "some form or another" of the annual for three years. But during all those years and to this very day she held a secret fear of the attic in her house, for once her brother said that George Washington was up there doing something vaguely known as the "Virginia Reel." Even now Mary can't sleep up stairs unless she knows the attic door is locked. Alas it is to be feared that the case of the attic has affected Mrs. Hollingsworth's little daughter, for she dreams every night of her regular intervals demands, "Well, what have you done?" Such are the actions of Chairman Hollings- worth, whose motto is when in doubt appoint a committee. Dr. Robinson Attends Convention Professor Henry A. Robinson, of the Mathematics Department, spent March 24-2 5 attending the annual meeting of the Mathema- tical Association of America, Southeastern Section, in conven- tion at Charleston, S. C. Dr. Rob- inson, as Secretary of the Associa- tion, was in charge ments for the meet. of arrange- Bailey Gives Luncheon For Mortar Board Jean Bailey was hostess to the members of Mortar Board at a luncheon at East Lake Country Club on Saturday, March 25. Miss Scandrett was honor guest. MEDCALF MOTOR CO., INC. 423 Church St., Decatur, Ga. DEarborn 1641 GENERAL AUTOMOBILE REPAIRING For Spring Smartness - - - Visit RICH'S Debutante Shop on the THIRD FLOOR RICH'S 6 THE AGONISTIC, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 1939 Agnes Scott College THE AGONISTIC Vol. XXIV, No. 17 Decatur, Ga. c 2 . . 7 _ Wednesday, Mar. 29, 1939 ^ editorials ^ Creatures ^ Front Row By JANE SALTERS Georgia school teachers return from the state convention to low- ered salaries but opened schools, while banks provide funds for the time being* and Governor Rivers cuts the budget drastically, drop- ping 400 state employees and scal- ing the Education Department's salaries "below the recommenda- tions of the economy committee." Hitler telegraphs congratula- tions and assurance of support to Mussolini as the Italian dictator prepares to celebrate the 20th an- niversary of the "proud new Italy" the message describing Germany as "shoulder to shoulder" with Italy "against all hateful and incomprehensible attempts to restrict the justified will for liv- ing of our two peoples." Tokyo's government in Shanghai turns a cold shoulder to Germany when Hitler demands Tsingtao and Kiaochow Bay, former Ger- man colonies, but Japan offers to lend the Caroline Islands in the Pacific until the Reich regains control of the German colonies now held by France and Great Britain. European danger zones, Hun- gary-Slovakia, the Danzig area, and the rapidly being fortified border of the Polish Corridor throw off sparks, while Spain, ap- parently exhausted, calms down steadily and looks forward to nor- mal civilian activity under Franco's rule. Japan's refusal to join in "un- conditional military alliance with Germany and Italy" but her con- sent to aid the Nazis if attacked by Russia "without provocation" are reported by an authoritative source from Tokyo. From the Editor To the Student Body: Various inquiries have been made in regard to the new position creat- ed on the staff of the Agnes Scott News; namely, that of Managing Editor. This office replaces the former position of Associate Editor, which, in reality, was little more than a consolation job for the Assistant Editor who was defeated in the race for the Editorship. * Under the new arrangement, the Managing Editor will be in charge of the make-up of the paper, thus relieving the editor of this ivork and giving her more time for gen- eral editorial duties. This system has been used with success by many collegiate news- papers throughout the country , and ive believe that it will bring greater efficiency to the staff of our own paper and enable them to give Agnes Scott an increasingly better paper. Sincerely, The Editor. Students Find Odd Methods to Earn Money There arc various ways to earn one's education. Some students go about earning money the usual way by N. Y. A. loans, etc. But oth- ers employ odd methods, such as David Bears, Butler University, who earns as he learns by digging ditches. Two Texas Tech brothers lasso bob-cats from horseback and sell them to the experimental labs. But the most Utopian method is found in Los Angeles. There thou- sands of students at a relief school are paid to go to school and are docked if they cut classes. Nice Work If the character of the popular nomina- tions in any way determines the character of the student elections, then we are con- fident that the voting; tomorrow and Fri- day will reach a new standard on this cam- pus. Student officials were highly pleased with the large number of nominations made. Approximately 75 per cent of the student body nominated people for the various offices. While this does not seem unusual to us, it does seem unusual to elec- tioneers on other campuses where few nominations are made voluntarily and dirty politics hold sway. Not only were the nominations more numerous, but also they were more intel- ligent. Most of the students gave evidence that they made their choices with thought and care, trying to suggest the person really best fitted for each position, not just filling in the blanks hastily. Much of this improvement is to be at- tributed to the fact that the President of Student Government read out the names of those girls who have been working with the groups in question. There was the danger that this would tend to eliminate the nomination of people who might be suited for the positions but who had not worked on the organization in college here. Judging from the large number of peo- ple receiving nominations, we believe that this danger was avoided to a great extent. The popular nominations do tally quite closely with the committee nominations. But this shows that both are generally agreed on the people best prepared to lead our activities next year. It does not mean that the student body was restricted in its choices. So far our elections have been admir- able ; let's keep them that way to the end. Editorial Notes Originality plus was revealed in our Marcli Gras Fete Saturday night. And the planning of skits, floats, and stunts uncov- ered much talent that w T as heretofore latent and unknown to us. Don't forget the request of the Nomi- nating Committee that you bring this Agonistic to the elections in chapel Thurs- day and Friday. The Agnes Scott radio program has be- gun its third series, the interesting work of alumnae in various vocations. We are greatly indebted to Miss Leyburn and Miss Latimer for the success of this year's broadcasts. Agnes Scott College Student Newspaper Vol. 24 Wednesday, March 29 No. 17 STAFF Mary Frances Guthrie Jane Salters Editor Current History Evelyn Baty Eleanor Hutchens Mary Reins Sports Editor Assistant Editor* Hazel Solomon Elizabeth Kerraey Exchange Editor Copy Editor Jeannette Carroll Rebecca Drucker Alumnae Editor Assistant Copy Editor Selma Steinbach Marie Merritt C,ub Editor Business Manager Hayden Sanford _ * _ , . Eloise Lennard Mary Louise i Dobbs Florence Ellis Advertising Manager Society Editors Alice Cheeaeman Virginia Farrar Mary Wells McNeill Eleanor Hall Feature Editors Dorothy Graham Anne Enloe Beth Paris Georpia Hunt Onie Smith Assistant Feature Editors Circulation Managers KKroKTKKS : M. L. Gill. V. J. W .tkins. C. K. Hutchins. P. Heaslett, m. Merlin, i>. Weinfcle, B. Alderman. J. Wltanan, ML Fite, It. Franklin. J. Gates. S. Lee. G. WiliK I\ Hammond. E. Stuhhs. K. McGall. B. Coleman. S. Self. J. Lancaster. E. Barrett. G. IMi^an. A. Chamldess. K. McKluaney. V. Wat- kins, m. Bedinger, J. steams. BUSINESS STAFF: B. Coleman. M. K Leavitt. M. Watkins. L. Sale. W. Howard. W. Finger, L. Schwenke, Florence Graham. F. Ellis. Your Pleasure The student attendance at the Andre Maurois lecture Monday evening was in- deed excellent. And, while some may have gone from a sense of necessity, all left with a feeling of genuine pleasure at hav- ing heard the noted writer. Miss Laney and the other members of the Lecture Association are sincerely to be complimented on the speakers whom they have secured for us this year. We only regret that we cannot have another such delightful lecture this spring. How- ever, we approve of the Association's plan to present a few renowned speakers rather than a variety of comparatively unknown ones. Other entertainments ahead of us this week promise to be equally interesting and beneficial. Tomorrow night the Glee Club will again give "The Gondoliers." Many of you are acquainted with this light opera and need not be told of its amusing libretto and gay songs. But you may not know that the cast is experienced many of the leading singers having studied the opera at Chatauqua last summer. Especially has the director, Mr. Johnson, spent much time there learn- ing the technical points to the production of a Gilbert and Sullivan opera. And, finally, the costumes are designed by a fa- mous company from the original models. So, we reiterate, it will be your pleasure to attend the production. The remaining major event of the week is the dual debate with Newcomb College here on Friday night. The topic is one particularly vital now to all of us, whether we are well informed on international law or not. The reasons for and against the democratic nations' uniting to halt the ad- vance of Fascism should be known to each of us. Without such an understanding we cannot intelligently face the problem of maintaining "peace for our times." Also to be mentioned is the fact that a decision will be rendered at the debate. This should make the fray all the more exciting. We urge that you show your loyalty to the college and to your fellow students by attending both of these attractions. Parade of Opinion By Associated Collegiate Press Reflecting the growing optimism in regard to jobs. New York University seniors indicated over- whelmingly that they expected to be earning $5,000 annually five years after graduation. In- teresting was the large percentage (78) which answered "no" to the question, "Have you util- ized your four years at college to their greatest potentialities?" At Drexel Institute, 87 per cent of the stu- dents voting in a poll indicated that they did not approve dropping the immigration bars to allow refugees from totalitarian states to come into the United States. Sixty-five per cent of the University of Buffalo students believe in President Roosevelt's policy of lining up the democratic nations against the total- itarian states. University of Maine students voted with only a slight majority to favor of the provision to have war declared only by a national referendum. Rutgers University seniors voted five-to-one against a third term for President Roosevelt. At Case School of Applied Science, more than two-thirds of the students favor the T. V. A., the National Labor Relations Board and the social security and wages-and-hours law. Approximately 8 5 per cent of the McPherson College student body has voted against going to war for the U. S. if the battles are fought on a foreign soil. Harvard University has established a radio workshop to explore new possibilities in the de- velopment of broadcasting as an art form. Campus Quotes By GEORGIA HUNT The great event of the year is here. Elections are right at hand and, as usual, they bring many subjects for debate. Are they democratic ? Are student votes in- fluenced by committee nomina- tions ? Are there any helpful sug- gestions for a new procedure? Harriet Stimson, '40, says: "I approve of the present system. Having the popular nominations before announcing the committee nominations keeps the democratic spirit. The committee nominations are valuable for people who are voting for officers in organizations with which they are not familiar. I don't think that the committee nominations limit one's choice be- cause there have been times when the committee nominee was not the final selection." Louise Musser, '41, says: "I think the elections at Agnes Scott are as free from politics as possi- ble. One thing that makes this pos- sible is the committee nominations. This is true because the committee considers seriously the abilities of each student before it nominates a girl for an office. Whereas the student body as a whole should not feel that they are forced to vote for one of these girls, still, at the same time it guides the thoughts of those students who are prone to vote just as their neighbors do. Also, it is a great advantage to freshmen who are not well ac- quainted with the upperclassmen. I am in sympathy with the com- mittee nominations." Aileen Shortley, '39, says: "I think that student votes are too generally influenced by the com- mittee nominations. I think that the present system is undemocratic in nature in that the nominees are selected by a few people, but I know no better method to let the student body know just who is doing the best work and who is best fitted for each particular posi- tion. Those who make the selec- tions are the ones who really know them and their work." Louise Hughston, '40, says: "Our system is undemocratic now be- cause the committee nominations have too much influence. This is because we don't keep well enough informed about the various activi- ties on the campus so as to be able to vote intelligently without the influence of the committee nominations." Alumnae Bring Honors to College In Many Fields " We are still proud of our alum- nae! Nellie Margaret Gilroy, '37, who has a fellowship to Western Reserve in Cleveland, Ohio, in the school of Applied Social Science, recently formulated a cooperative- living plan which will enable the students to live cheaper and thus care for one German refugee. Our organist, Tommy Ruth Blackmon, '37, is now broadcasting over the Gainesville, Florida, radio station and teaching music, too. Her organ music is really worth listening to on Sunday night. Written up in the sports section of a Baltimore paper for excellent work in hockey, we find Helen (Handte) Morse, '3 6. Helen mo- tored into Baltimore from Anna- polis every Sunday afternoon for the open practices held at Friends School and played with one of the league teams in the Baltimore Field Hockey Association. Interclub League! Since Helen left Agnes Scott she has played in the athle- tic conference matches and against the All-United States touring eleven. EXTRA The April Firstic EXTRA SATURDAY. APRIL 1 CO Q, a <3 to o ft; I CI 5 .jQ 0) o c fH O * . S s 1 1 as m .C JZ o H w O CO 5 2 m o O T3 3 W fl/ r g. .3 g S 5 W | 2> oj o CO O War Relic Disappears; Students Watch for Lumps The entire college community was dismayed this morning to find that the large memorial slab just inside the front gates of the college was missing and that the gates them- selves were open wide. The unfortunate occurrence (a practi- mind of a certain near-by univer- sity) is being investigated with haste, and those found guilty may expect their names to be entered on the Black List of the Unwor- thy-to- Visit-Agnes-Scott. The evil deed evidently was per- petuated in the dim light of early morn, for it is reported that the stone was still in its place as late as two o'clock, when the freshmen began to return to the campus with their escorts. Rivaling the loss of our dear memorial, upon which so many have wept bitter tears, was the opening of the gates. Only a fiend could have desecrated the campus by exposing it to the curi- ous stare of the multitude. It is hoped that the criminal and his accomplices (he must have needed one or two men to help him lift the stone) will confess soon. Student Government has made no definite announcement as yet, but it is rumored that the members plan to search every room for a trace of the missing heritage. Students are urged to watch Next Lecturer (Continued from page 1, col. 4) interest to the young ladies of our campus. This announcement is undoubt- edly a gigantic thrill to the one girl who is responsible for the MERRY XMAS whole. As you probably remember, last spring the students were asked to mention the names of two out- standing people whom they would enjoy hearing this year. The an- swers received showed the usual high intellectual standards of our institution and we are happy to announce that we have been able to meet thus with your sugges- tions. The young lady who set down the name of our present celebrity also mentioned another popular choice, Adolf Hitler, whom we are unable to bring here at the present. But we take the greatest pleasure in bring to you another man on the hour in his very first lecture HARPO MARX. Student Stumbles Upon Hot Bed Of Corruption (CENSORED) Mortar Board Holds Tryouts - 7 Members Mortar Board, in its spring try- outs, admitted seven new mem- bers this week. The usual rigorous tryout was given candidates for admission, the more grueling events including: 1. Standing in receiving line eight hours, weight placed equally on both feet, without visible signs of strain. 2. Making coffee, washing dishes, and whipping up a cake in formal dress without damage to latter. 3. Being kind to alumnae. 4. Bringing about pleasant meetings between two hundred un- identified Agnes Scott freshmen and twenty-five unidentified but eligible young men. carefully all crumbs in their beds and all lumps in yellow pudding. It is feared that the relic may have been chipped into small pieces as a disguise. End of Season Sale of Poinsettias Only slightly the worse for wear. Very finest specimens of the Phy- lum Splkrmpgoc, Class Aprkxgh, Genus Ymnpgr, Species Vlmrbcd. Grown under careful personal su- pervision. Apply at greenhouse behind Science Hall, between hours of 11 P. M.-3 A. M. Credit: 15 quarter hours. hp Next Lecturer Is Big Shot As our last, yet foremost, lec- turer of the year we are presenting to our public a man who draws the envy of Emor yand points other- wise. For several years it has been the ambition of all leading literary enthousiasta to hear him. He has for some time been known to have possession of the most striking opinions of our day, yet heretofore has declined to make them known to the public. For that reason and others too numerous to name, we feel especially honored to have him with us at this time. Coming at the same moment with a renewed triumph through- out the country, he will review his latest vehicle and give some de- tails of his family life with his three almost equally famous broth- ers. He will also discuss to some extent his musical achievements. All these attractions in addition to his own unusual and very fascinat- ing appearance, should be of great (Continued on page 1, col. 1) CLUB REMEDIES WORLD Cotillion Club met last Monday afternoon at a quarter to six o'clock in the seminar room in the Library. Current events and their remedies were the topics of dis- cussion. Hail, Thou Queen of Beauty! Above are the Campus Beauties grouped around their leader, the Ice Queen. They are preparing for the annual Hey Day fete to be held soon. 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Lovely music was furnished by the Am- ory Paces, and guests were invited from all the nearby schools. Pearl Nooginhead, general chairman for the dance, was attired in a chic model of black wool, which blend- ed in with her exquisite brunette complexion. As a special treat for our own students, the delicious re- freshments consisted of rare fruits of various kinds, including pineap- ple, peaches, pears, and even a few bananas. The girls displayed their usual unselfishness, however, and gave up all their fruit to the guests. The loveliest event of the week off campus was the PQR dance given last night at winsome Weor- gia Wech. Clementine Peachblos- som was a most popular and gor- geous belle at this charming affair. Her exquisite titian beauty was set off by a bright red dress made in the latest Paris mode. Also lovely was Miss Petunia Jones,a dream in a sophisticated model of brown do- mestic. Many other Agnes Scott girls appeared at the ball, modest and pretty as always, and very popular indeed! Back Row Adolf Hitler's note to Chamber- lain yesterday apologizing for swallowing up Czechoslovakia was not at all a surprise to a world who has seen his doctors force him on a lighter diet for his health's sake. The doctors explained that the Czech mouth-ful 'had too much oil, grain, and mineral in it to suit his digestion. Hitler's note said: "Now that I realize my mistake, I beg that you who have such a model government help me to cough back up all the land I've swallowed in the past two years. King Emanuel's campaign in Italy to get rid of the cumbersome problem of over-population is working beautifully. Since Musso- lini's voluntary resignation which he based on his desire for a quiet, simple family life in a secluded home. The King, instead of con- tinuing demands for more land in Africa from France, has conducted an extended slaughter of the peo- ple who are "cluttering up Italian sod." .5 b-2 * ~ -C _o - e 2 I CO *" 2 1 * '- c u c ^ => N. B.-Editorial Kampus Kuotes To approach the college com- munity on the subject as to wheth- er eggs should be served with the shell or not is to encounter a ques- tion of rare importance and feel- ing. These thoughtful statements manifest the findings of a repre- sentative group of students whose opinions are basically intelligent. A short blonde shrdlshh young one of the class of '42 says: "I think the eggs should be scrambled with the shell because it gives a consistency to the breakfast that we get in no other proportions. It gives a crunch to the breakfast which generates activity for the day." A tall thin brown headed wise thing of the class of '41 says: "I definitely approve of the serving of the shell with the egg because it affords a glorious opportunity for the careful examination of the fuel giving substance (meaning, of course, in the language of the Dear Mother: Since you seem to be the only one who reads my editorials anyway, I might just as well save time, stationery, and stamps by making this a letter to you. First of all, I'd better warn you I'm sending all of my summer dresses home to have the hems taken up again. I'm sure this will be the last time you'll have to shorten them, as they are almost up to my dainty dimpled knees now. I guess the next Paris style show will have us lengthening them what a life! Perhaps you'd better use some sort of zipper arrangement so the hefns can be taken up or down at a moment's notice. By the way, I'm a success at last! Yes sir, I'm to be the husband of the May Queen. Think of it me and all my wrinkles, circles under my eyes, and wobbly legs, promenad- ing about w r ith the campus beauty and her court. What's more I'll even get to sit with them during the Fete. This is one thing you didn't expect a college education to do for me, isn't it? But, when the Committee realize what they have done, no doubt they'll conceal me beneath a mask, wig, cloak, etc. Otherwise the reputation of the court will be seriously at stake. One of the printers, reading that I was to be Hades in the scenario, said he'd heard editors called lots of names but this was the first time he had heard one called that. The nerve of him! Well, I've written about 250 words so I guess I can stop now. Tell the pater that I would love to see a check with his signature on it real soon. Of course there's no great hurry (heh, heh). Love on the run, Your Favorite Editor. The substance of things hoped for; the evidence of things not seen (we hope). This Week's Proverb . . . The Early Worm Gets the Bird vulgate: food) which renders the individual more efficient in the exercises of analytical matters of the day." A reminiscing sophistocated young lassie of the class of '40 says: "I approve of the system of preparing eggs with the shell be- cause it reminds me of glorious days gone forever when girls were served each day as an integral part of the breakfast. I says this be- cause the egg supplements the ob- vious absence of such a delicacy in our morning menu. What I mean is that I miss the grits and I ap- prove of them in any form. A tall red-headed indispensible personnage of the class of '39 says: "In view of the present situation throughout the world, it seems to me that to serve eggs without the shell is to engage in an extrava- gance which is most inconsistent with the economic trend of world affairs. After all, we must remem- ber that it is the vogue of politi- cal activity to swallow not only the egg but all that surrounds it. (N. B. 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L. GUI. V. J. Watklns. C. K. Hutchins. P. Heaslett. M. Merlin. 1). Wrinkle. B. Alderman. J. Witman. M. Hie, L. Franklin. .1. fates. S. Lee. C. Willis. P. Hammond. E. Stubbs. E. McCall. B. Coleman. S. Self. J. Lancaster. E. Barren. G. Ihurgan. A. Chambless. R. McElwaney. V. Wat- klns. M. Bedlnper. J. Stearns. BUSINESS STAFF: B. ColemaB, M. E. Leavltt. M. Watkins. L. Sale. W. Howard. W. Finger. L. Schwenke, Florence Graham. F Ellis. By Associated Collegiate Press Collegians last week continued their vigorous denunciation of Hitler and his continued drive against the weaker nations of eastern Europe. Many urge one plan or another for the formation of a stop Hitler movement a movement that most believe is paramount to the continued life of the democratic nations. The Oberlin College Review stated the current position of the college newspaper editorial writers in this way: "We cannot censure too severely the weak-kneed bowing and scraping and the magna- nimous sacrifices of other peoples which the French and English governments have made. So long as the desire for peace and our own security is uppermost in our minds, we can hardly hope that more will come out of the rumored four- power conference to stop Hitler than more guar- antees." But, as most collegians believe, only time will tell the future of Europe and of democracy throughout the world! Random Notes From the Pen Of a Debater At the time neither of us could understand why anyone should look rather amazed at finding two apparently normal college girls in heated discussion about the state of democracy in Lithuania. It was all extremely serious business. The newspapers were vitally important. Our train, which appeared to be addicted to picking up hitchhikers every two blocks, was continually stopping just beside innocent by- standers reading news eternally headlined "Hitler . . ." and de- signed to throw two near sighted debaters into convulsions. And then at the most crucial moment in Europe's history a bridge wash- ed out somewhere and put even Hitler on the back page and we were forced to begin buying the papers. Nothing But Water Louisiana is a strange flat, wet place. Never will I forget my damp horror as I looked out the window of the sleeper one night and saw, when my eyes finally ac- cepted it, nothing, nothing but water. Should I wake Marjorie and warn her not to "look now but we're afloat." Ghastly thought. Trains were so heavy. One could never depend on their keeping a reasonable distance from the bot- tom. And New Orleans was prob- ably an island anyway. It turned out to be a canal in- stead. With houses hunched cur- iously over the streets and practi- cally bumping their heads to stare down at us. We hurried on to Baton Rouge. Four Frays Per Diem Our hotel room looked out on nothing less impressive than the ex- panse of the Mississippi and two oil wells. The ferry boats carried on all day performance for our en- tertainment. They needn't have bothered. Four debates in one day leaves little to be desired. And just to add to the fun they had us change sides every debate. That was bad. Just as I would be about to clamp down on a point with a ". . . but we of the . . ." my mind would run into a maze and leave me no idea which side I was on affirmative or negative. Usually the judge could remember if the opposition couldn't either. L. S. U. Mass Production Louisiana State University im- pressed us beyond words and that's chronic with debaters. One day as we were driving about the campus we saw a group of build- ings rather to one side, and asked a native what they were. He thought a moment and told us he thought it was "part of the depart- ment of sugar chemistry." That's mass production for you. They could probably slip all of Agnes Scott into one quarter course in argumentation. The way my work is rushing at me I feel as though I'd gotten on another of those one way streets in Baton Rouge with me in the minority as to which way the "one-way" goes. The only thing to do now is to back up. By MARGARET HOPKINS. The Agnes Scott News VOL. XXIV AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE, DECATUR, GA., WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 1939 Z115 No. 19 Above are pictured the ten Juniors whose admission into Mortar Board was announced in chapel Sat- urday, April 8. Left to right, front row, are Carolyn Forman, Birmingham; Katherine Patton, Abingdon, Virginia; Ruth Slack. Decatur, and Margaret Hopkins, Gainesville, Florida. Second row, left to right, are Evelyn Baty, Birmingham; Lutie Moore, Barnes ville, Georgia; Eleanor Hutchens, Huntsville, Ala- bama; Sophie Montgomery, Hwaian Fu, China; and Jane Moses, Chattanooga, Tennessee. Top right is Henrietta Thompson, Atlanta. Leading Juniors Receive Admission to Motor Board Records of New Members Reveal Numerous Activities Ten juniors received Mortar Board scrolls in the honor fra- ternity's chapel service April 8 as the retiring chapter, headed by Amelia Nickels, turned its functions over to its 1939-1940 successors. The campus leaders thus recognized for service, leadership, and scholar- ship are: Evelyn Baty, Agnes Scott Neu/s managing editor for next year; Carolyn Forman, newly- elected vice president of Student Government; Margaret Hopkins, '39-'40 president of Lecture Asso- ciation; Eleanor Hutchens, new ed- itor of the Agnes Scott News; Sophie Montgomery, vice president of next year's Christian Associa- tion; Lutie Moore, editor of the 1940 Silhouette; Jane Moses, rec- reational chairman on the new C. A. cabinet; Katherine Patton, president of Christian Association for next year; Ruth Slack, presi- dent of new Mortar Board; and Henrietta Thompson, recently in- stalled president of Student Gov- ernment. Selection of thfl? new Hoasc Chapter of Mortar Board was made before the spring elections and was based on each student's record of service, leadership, and scholarship during her first three years in col- lege. Evelyn Baty has served as "Agonistic" reporter, contributor to "Aurora," mem- ber French club, president of Freshman Bible Class, member K. U. B., book editor freshman "Agonistic," member Eta Sigma Phi, member Spanish Club, vice president K. U. B.. "Agonistic" Club editor, member B. O. Z.. member sophomore Y- cabinet, and assistant editor of "Agonistic." Carolyn Forman's record shows her to have been : member freshman Y cabinet, member hockey varsity, freshman hiking manager, member Pen and Brush, member Swimming Club, member hiking sqaud. member Tennis Club, member freshman {Continued on Page 2, Column 1 ) Frosh Debaters Meet Teams From Tech, Emory On Friday evening at eight ^o'clock in the chapel, Jane Taylor and Mary Lightfoot Elcan will present the affirmative side of a dual decision debate against two freshmen from the Georgia Tech debating team. The subject is "Re- solved: That the several states should enact legislation providing for complete medical care at pub- lic expense." Suzanne Kaulbach and Ila Belle Levie will go to Tech to present the negative side of the de- bate. Dr. Davidson, Miss Alexan- der and Miss Laney will judge at Agnes Scott, and three Tech pro- fessors will judge at Georgia Tech. New Cabinet Members Plan Retreat The new cabinet of Christian Association will have a retreat at Harrison Hut Saturday, April 29, to make plans for the work of the rest of this quarter and for next year. They will have as their guests the new faculty advisers, Miss Helen Carlson, Dr. Philip Da vidson, and Dr. Schuyler Christ- Agonistic Gets First Honors In ACP Ratings Paper Gains Position Among Four Best In Home State The 193 8-1939 Agonistic, edited by Mary Frances Guthrie, has re- ceived first honor rating among college newspapers throughout the nation, according to the Associated Collegiate Press grading announced this week. Topped by only three newspa- pers of its class in the country, the Agonistic is listed with twelve other papers in its division which achieved first honor rating. This places the Agonistic among the four foremost college nswapepers in Georgia; the Emory Wheel and the University of Georgia Red and Black lead with All-American rat- ing, and the Stormy Petrel , of Oglethorpe University, shares first honor rating. Last year's Agonistic drew a sec- ond class honor rating/ Rotarians Entertain Agnes Scott Daughters The " daughters of Rotary Club members of Agnes Scott were guests at a luncheon given by the Atlanta Rotary Club on Monday, April 24. The program was furn- ished by Jane Moses, Cary Wheeler, Flora McGuire, Mary Bell, Alta Webster, and the special chorus. Jane spoke on the subject, "What (^an We Expect of Rotary," while Cary told "What Rotary Means to the Daughter of a Rotarian." Whetsell Becomes National Student Leader Student Federation Acquires First Woman Officer While she was detained in the kitchen talking to a major, Mary Ellen Whetsell was elected president of the Southeast- ern Region of the National Student Government Federation of America at a convention held at the Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina, the week-end of April 21. She was elected by unani- mous vote. Mary Ellen, the first woman executive of the Southeastern Re- gion, was last year chairman of the woman's division of student gov- ernment for the Southern Federa- tion. Next year she will attend an executive meeting in New York, in order to plan N. S. F. A. work for the coming year, and to decide on a location for next year's Christ- mas' Convention. Negro Choir Appears In Recital Here Christian Association is sponsor- ing the recital of the negro choir of the Thankful Baptist Church, in the Bucher Scott gymnasium Thursday night, April 27, at 8:30 o'clock. The choir, which is com- posed of about twenty-five mixed voices, is to be presented by James Rudolph Bussex, an employee of the college. Admission is twenty- five cents. Freshmen Plan Frolic for Class At a house meeting in Inman the freshmen planned a Frolic for Sat- urday, April 28, in order that boarders and day students might become better acquainted. All cottage boarders and day students are invited to spend the night with the Inman dwellers. The entire freshman class will be able to eat dinner and Sunday breakfast to- gether. After dinner there will be a Gambol on the Green, in which groups strive for a mysterious prize. While everything else is re- stricted to freshmen, the Gambol on the Green at the hockey field is open to anyone who brings a dime. Lemonade will be served. Actress Flynt Wins Award Climaxing the 193 8-39 dramatic season was the announcement Sat- urday night of the Claude S. Ben- nett award for the most outstand- ing performances of the year to Jeanne Flynt, retiring president of Blackfriars. The silver cup, which is given each year by Mr. Bennett to the season's most talented ac- tress, was presented by Dr. Mc- Cain at the close of The Green Vine. The award went to Jeanne last year also. Honorable mention went to Evelyn Sears and to Helen Moses. Jeanne, who thrilled audiences as the heroine of Stage Door and of Dreant of an August Night, is one of the most versatile actresses in the history of Blackfriars. Eve- lyn, who filled the role of come- dienne in all three of the season's productions, has added much to the comic elements by her dry humor. To Helen, who appeared in Stage Door and The Green Vine, goes credit for two excellent perform- ances. In making the award, Dr. Mc- Cain complimented Miss Gooch and Blackfriars for a successful season and "for producing three such capable actresses." Emory Faculty Member Broadcasts May 2 The Agnes Scott radio program for Tuesday, April 2 5, had as guest Miss Carolyn McKinney Hill, alumna of Agnes Scott. Miss Hill, who is district head of N. Y. A. social work, talked about her work. Miss Evangeline Papageorge, a member of the faculty of the School of Medicine at Emory Uni- versity, will be the guest speaker on the program on Tuesday, May 2. Dr. Christian Wins Fellowship For Scientific Research Dr. Schuyler M. Christian, pro- fessor of physics and astronomy, received announcement Monday of the award of a fellowship by the General Education Board for the summer 6f 1940, to study the His- tory of Science in the South. The work will consist principally of an investigation of records and peri- odicals at the University of Vir- ginia, Duke University, the Uni- versity of North Carolina, Charles- ton, and New Orleans, with per- haps visits to the laboratories and libraries of several other southern The results expected from the study are: a survey of what scien- tific work has been accomplished in the South; sorne reasons why it has been so scanty, and the oppor- tunity for the future of science in this section. The experiment will be employed in the teaching of History of Science, which has been inaugurated at Agnes Scott and Emory during the past; four years. Dr. Christian's achievements in science have also secured for him a grant from the Georgia Academy of Science for an experimental re- (Con tinned on Page 3, Column 2) 2 THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 1939 Mortar Board (Continued from Page 1) basketball squad, secretary-treasurer fresh- man class, member Bible Class, president sophomore class, treasurer of Student Gov- ernment Association, member Eta Sigma Phi. member Chi Beta Phi Sigma, and winner of hockey stick. Margaret Hopkins has been active as: member Pi Alpha ^hi. member Black- friars, secretary Pi Alpha Phi, member Industrial j?roup. member intercollegiate debate team, president Pi Alpha Phi, win- ner of debate cup. Eleanor Hutchens has served as : "Ago- nistic" reporter, business manager fresh- man "Agonistic." member Eta Sigma Phi. member K. U. B., editor sophomore "Ago- nistic," sophomore tennis manager, mem- ber sophomore stunt writing committee, publicity manager on Athletic Board, sports editor "Agonistic," second vice president K. U. B., member campaign en- tertainment committee. Sophie Montgomery has been : member freshman Y cabinet, member Bible Club, member sophomore Y cabinet, sophomore representative on big cabinet, member sophomore Commission. member choir, member B. 0. Z., member hockey varsity chairman sophomore stunt writing com- mittee, secretary Christian Association. Lutie Moore has acted as : student gov- ernment representative, member sopho- more Y cabinet, sophomore member Lec- ture Association, member French Club, member "Silhouette" staff. Jane Moses has served as : member Glee Club and Special Chorus, captain class basketball team two years, basketball var- sity two years. Proctor, member Black- friars, business manager freshman stunt, lead in Opera two years, lead in sopho- more stunt, sophomore Y cabinet. Christ- ian Association cabinet member, sopho- more hiking manager. Eta Sigma Phi, May Day. Katherine Patton has been : member freshman Y cabinet, member Pi Alpha Phi. member freshman debate team, vice president freshman Bible Class, member debate team, member hiking squad, secre- tary Christian Association. Ruth Slack's record shows her as : mem- ber choir, member freshman, sophomore, junior basketbajl teams ; freshman class president, freshman Y cabinet member, secretary freshman Bible Class, stunt cos- tume manager, sophomore representative to executive committee of Student Govern- ment, member Pen and Brush, member Tennis Club, member Current History Forum, stunt decorations manager, tennis instructor, sophomore and junior hockey teams, member Presbyterian Union, treas- urer A. A. Henrietta Thompson has been : member Student Government Executive Committee, hockey and basketball class teams three years, make-up editor freshman "Agonis- tic." Girls' High representative for High School Day, sophomore stunt chairman, member Pen and Brush, member Eta Sig- ma Phi. member Industrial group, mem- ber Bible Club, member Current History Forum, and secretary Student Government Association. THE CLAIRMONT DELICATESSEN "Good Things to Eat That Are Different" Fluffy Frocks for graduation and dances 10 95 to 17 95 Sizes 9 to 15 Dresses that live up to the BIG moments of your life . . . May Day, graduation and com* mcncemcnt festivities . . . banquets and dances. Junior Deb Shop Second Floor PeacPdt/iee Stou QjJLojyXa Dryfoos Announces Ping Pong Tourney Jane Dryfoos has an- nounced plans for a ping pong tournament to begin as soon as possible. All who wish to compete will sign up before Thursday, April 27, on the bulletin board in the gym, or on the back bulletin in Buttrick. Faculty members are en- couraged to join. The brac- kets will be posted by April 29. Golf Champion Defends Top Position The annual spring golf tourna- ment is now in progress at the For- est Hills golf course. Entered in the tournament are this year's de- fending champion, Sophomore Jeanne Davidowitz, and last year's runner-up, Junior Carolyn For- man. Former winners of the trophy are Jule Bethea, '3 2, Betty Lou Houck, '3 3, Virginia Prettyman, '3 3, Ella Kirven, '34, Virginia Wood, '34, Elizabeth Perrin, '3 5, and Judith Gracey, who held the cup for two consecutive years, '36 and '37. Winners in the first round of this year's tournament are: Ab- bot over Davis, Davidowitz over Blair, Carson over Gudenrath, P. Willis over Doty, Broughton over Estes, Pinner over Utterback, and Strozier over Witman. In the sec- ond round, Jeanne Davidowitz has defeated Frances Abbot. Livestock Heightens Color of Dormitory Life By BETTY O'BRIEN Livestock is becoming a stand- ard commodity at Agnes Scott In- stitute for Young Ladies in the Valley. Oh, nothing so large and cumbersome as a "White Mule" as a "Black Cow" (adv.), but never- theless, real 100 % livestock in an unstuffed condition. I refer to the Easter versions of barnyard fowl. They come in all shades from "sky- blue pink" to passionate purple. In fact, there is one whose name, very appropriately, is "Deep Purple." Of course by this time his violent cyclamen shade has faded into a somewhat nondescript lavendar, but his owner loves him just the same. (According to last reports.) Then too, there is one little biddy whose color so suggested the Emer- ald Isle that his mother (or keeper) named him by the distinctively Swedish name of "Patrick O'Con- nell." Another little Easter token was delivered in the form of one large duck, but there was some confusion when it was delivered by a Western Union messenger direct to the Dean's office. However, it was directed to sign the date list and admitted according to regula- tion. Along with the pleasure accord- Thanks to the Former Students and May I Have Your Future Alterations? 105 E. Court Square MARY'S MENDING SHOP KING HARDWARE CO. Sycamore Street Decatur BOWEN PRESS COMMERCIAL PRINTING AND STATIONERY TYPEWRITERS AND RIBBONS Blotters Note Paper Poster Paper Office Supplies 421 Church St. De. 0976 Decatur, Ga. CAftTt 189-191 Peachtree Street NEXT WEEK May 1st to 6th 11TH ANNIVERSARY WEEK CELEBRATION Special Decorations Music Each Night 5:00 to 8:00 ed the recipients of these delightful little animals, came a few difficul- ties. There was the time when Miss Hunter staggered out of her office after a hard day's work, only to be confronted by a deep green chick- en. As a matter of gross under- statement, Miss Hunter was flab- bergasted ... in fact, it mowed her down. Of course, gentle read- er, the presence of little live things in one's dormitory is what one might call disconcerting. Even in the privacy of one's home, one is never quite safe. Witness little "Stupie" Slack, while attempting to corral her rebellious Blue Goose, stumbled and fell flat on her . . . face, right smack into the fish pool. But she immediately used her Life Saving Methods, and saved herself. And anyhow, the pool is only three feet deep, even in rainy weather. By now most of the feathered pets have disappeared from the dormitories and have found new and more permanent homes here R. E. BURSON 307 East College Avenue Phone DE. 3353 Buy Good Shoes Keep Them Repaired Milner Names Board Nembers The new Athletic Association Board members for the coming year have just been announced by President Virginia Milner. Heads of the various departments are: so- cial, Mary Nell Taylor; publicity, Anne Martin; posters, Margaret Hamilton; swimming. Beryl Healy; tennis, Ethelyn Dyar; bas- ketball, Dot Webster; hockey, Ida Jane Vaughan; archery, Sally Mat- thews. The president of Outing Club, who has not been selected yet, will automatically become a member of the board. and there. The next (?) time the dining room offers a delightful dish of two-legged meat, beware! It may be the former light of your life, set forth as a culinary tri- umph, under the name of "Pate de foie gras." FRIED CHICKEN DINNER 50c Good Food Is Good Health HOTEL CANDLER Pay Us a Visit Agnes Scott College DECATUR, GA. A college for women that is widely recog- nized for its standards of work and for the interesting character of its student activities. For further information, address J. R. 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Barton Delicately columned and comfortably balanced. Colonial Classic is exqui- sitely crowned with the colonial hall- mark of hospitality. THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS. WEDNESDAY. APRIL 26. 1939 3 QGalavanting Q^oials Could be that all the balmy spring weather we've been having lately adds so much to the unat- tractiveness of studying that great groups of Agnes Scott girls just took off and went to some inter- esting social, functions in spite of mid-quarter tests. We, however, are more inclined to mark it all up to the famed ability of Agnes Scott to be well represented at Emory and Tech affairs. Doing nobly at Interf raternity Friday night were Catherine Ivie, Jane Jones, Martie Doak, Eugenia Hailey, Elizabeth Jenkins, Mary Kirkpatrick, Edith Stover, Martha Dunn, Jane Moore Hamilton, Bar- bara Lee Murlin, Eloise Lennard, Marian Franklin, Mary Bell, Lil- lian Gudenrath, Sarah Copeland, Elizabeth Barret, Eleanore Bryan, Ann Gellerstedt, Ella Hunter Mal- lard, Florrie Ellis, Jeanne Allen, Charlene Burke, Keeker Newton, Marjorie Boggs, Carolyn Alley, Martha Marshall, Florrie Guy, Sara M. Lee, Ida Jean Vaughn, Sara Rainey, Virginia Clower, Penn Hammond, and Tommy Turner. Then too, the spring weather might be responsible for these out- door parties such as the ATO hayride which attracted Pat Flem- ing, Marian Phillips, Sue Phillips, Eleanore Bryan, and Lillian Clubs Elect New Officers Eta Sigma Phi Marie Merritt and Eva Ann Pir- kle, president and president-elect of the local chapter of Eta Sigma Phi, will represent Agnes Scott at the Fifteenth National Convention of Eta Sigma Phi at Gettysburg College on April 27-29. Recently elected officers of Eta Sigma Phi are Eva Ann Pirkle, president; Georgia Hunt, vice pres- ident; V. J. Watkins, correspond- ing secretary; Ann Enloe, record- ing secretary; Ruth Ann Byerley, treasurer; and Harriet Cochran, sergeant-at-arms. Glee Club Jeanette Carroll, Tony Newton, Jane Moore Hamilton, Jacque Hawks, Betty Kyle, Amelia Nic- kels, Pattie Patterson, Emily Un- derwood and Virginia Kyle, triple trio chosen from the Glee Club, will go to Carrollton, Ga., on May 1st to sing at the State Annual Convention of the Civitan Club. A special chorus from Agnes Scott will sing at a meeting of the Rotarians at the Capital City Club in Atlanta on Monday. KUB Ann Enloe and Rebecca Drucker were chosen president and first vice president of KUB for the sec- ond consecutive year at a recent club meeting. Other officers for the 1939-1940 year are Sara M. Lee, second vice president, and Susan Self, secretary and treasurer. Compliments of DECATUR FLORAL CO. Agnes Scott Girls Are Welcomed in "Little Dec" at JACKSON'S PHARMACY Schwencke; or the Phi Delta Phi affair which Helen Simpson, Mar- ian Franklin, and Eloise Lennard attended. At the same time, others are still enjoying the formal season. At the Scabbard and Blade dance at Tech Saturday night were Betty Nash, Mary James Seagle, Nell Pin- ner, Betty Ann Stewart, and Flor- ence Graham. Katsy Blair and Mary Louise Palmour went to a G. M. A. dance. And a little ear- lier in the week, the Theta Kappa Psi med fraternity gave their for- mal, which Carolyn Alley, Ade- laide Benson, Martha Marshall, Sarah Copeland, Marjorie Boggs, Mitzi Sanders, and Carolyn Dunn attended. The AKK's made theirs a sport dance Monday night. Among those there were Nell Pin- ner, Aileen Shortley, Florrie Ellis, Sara E. Lee, and Toni Newton. Lib Barret went to Gainesville for the week-end, while Betty Moore and Julia McConnell went home to Talladega. Mr. and Mrs. Embry came to see Betty, Mrs. Doak came to see Martie, and El- len Stuart's sister, Mrs. Al Hoyt, came up from Macon for the week- end. As usual, the Sunday buffet sup- pers at Emory attracted a number of Agnes Scott girls. At the Sig- ma Chi house were Lib Barrett, Lalla Marshall, and Frances Abbot, while Betty Waitt and Sara Lee dined at the Sigma Nu house. Future Hottentots Plan Visit to Campus April 28 Prospective students from At- lanta high schools and those from surrounding districts will visit Ag- nes Scott campus Friday afternoon, April 2 8. They will be entertained with a tea at 3:30 in the Murphey Candler Building, where they will meet various members of the ad- ministration. The remainder of the afternoon will be spent in looking about the dormitories and the cam- pus, and observing tennis, archery, and swimming exhibitions. They will follow up a picnic supper at Harrison Hut by attending the May Day exercises. Christian (Continued from Page 1) search, to be carried out in the Agnes Scott laboratory. This fund, distributed by the Georgia Acad- emy for the American Association for the Advancement of Science, will provide apparatus to continue a study of the deliquescence of salts, which Professor Christian and his students have pursued for several years. Delegates Try Several Modes Of Travel For adventure, for education of all types, and for discovering one's hidden genius, there's nothing like attending a student government and press convention in Charleston. Just ask Mary Louise Dobbs, Eve- lyn Baty, and Eleanor Hutchens, who went by coach, or those pluto- crats Hazel Solomon and Lutie Moore who went by Pullman, or Mary Ellen Whetsell, Carolyn For- man, and Henrietta Thompson, who actually went by plane, and see if all Agnes Scott convention- ers don't agree that travel is a wonderful institution. The train trip was really a reve- lation, at least to Evelyn, who saw a Pullman made up (or is it down?) for the first time, wit- nessed her first poker game, and heard her first Geeche. No less thrilled was Eleanor, who suddenly discovered she could wiggle her middle toe without moving the others. Even if Mary Ellen and Carolyn did get a little sick and \Henri's ears did hurt a little on the plane, all three proudly remembered to sociologically gaze down upon the terracing of the land, the ditches, and the second growth of pine trees. Being all alone in a huge plane from Columbia to Charles- ton, they felt almost as if they were riding in a chartered plane, especially when the pilot gave them a personal sightseeing tour and ex- plained the controls. Mary Louise, Eleanor, and Eve- lyn arrived in Charleston first and really were rewarded for prompt- ness, for while late-comers crowded into small rooms all around, they received the choice room of the Clothes to Wear at Either Fair For travel minded Hottentots Geo. Muse Clothing Co. The Style Center of the South MEDGALF MOTOR GO,, ING. 423 Church St., Decatur, Ga. DEarborn 1641 GENERAL AUTOMOBILE REPAIRING 1 GILL CLEANERS 2-HOUR SERVICE ODORLESS PROCESS 1 412 Church St DE. 7502 Ex-Editor Guthrie Progresses From Swamp Angel to Villain Campus celebrities may come and campus celebrities may go, and then there's Mary Frances Guthrie. Or probably you know her better as "Mary Fa," or even as "Fanny Belle," the girl who rooms with "Pea Blossom" Merritt. But which- prefer, she still ever name you remains as an Aggie editor never to-be-forgotten and one who takes first honors among campus leaders. Her life story might be called "How to Progress from Heaven to Hades in One Short Lifetime." For that is literally what she has done. She first began life as a lit- tle swamp angel down in the Mis- souri swamplands, and now she is playing "Hades" in the May Day fete. Such a fate is one that has haunted her since her advent here at Agnes Scott, for whenever there has been a need for a witch or devil or any such fiendish character, Mary Fa has always been "just the very one." Whatever she may be now she still insists she used to be an an- gel. She even went so far as to play a harp! It seems that she wanted desperately to be a great singer, but her mother finally compro- mised and let her take lessons on the harp probably thinking of her future life. She was quite a genius, and reached the height of her career when she played "We Three Kings of Orient Are" at a hotel with all the fixin' includ- ing four beds, a big closet, and full length mirror. Perhaps a little overcome by the wonder of it all, Mary Louise and Evelyn, continu- ally expecting callers, ran to the door every few minutes with a cordial "come in." Christmas festival! And then she grew up. And moved to Kentucky. And got to be the editor of the high school annual! As for the school paper she didn't even give the old thing a thought. Then she descended on Agnes Scott with the sole ambition of becoming editor of the Sil- houette. But, poor girl, her ambi- tions were thwarted again. And she reconciled herself to being ed- itor of the Agonistic you probab- ly remember that publication we used to have. Now that she's a "has been," she's very busy. Doesn't even have time to go to Senior Opera prac- tice. (Incidentally, she's playing another one of those Boris Karloff roles in that forthcoming mystery production.) And she doesn't study, because Dr. Robinson has been imploring her roommate to make her study a little. So she must be thinking about what she is going to do next year. And that is going to be teaching high school math, that is, if she can get a school. If she can't she says she will probably come back down to Georgia and teach just for the fun of it. On the side she's planning to coach debating and journalism. She may feel like a "has been" and an old shoe, but for the incom- ing Aggie staff, she is a standard to be followed and an ideal to be achieved. BALLARD'S Dispensing Opticians Thirty-three Years of Dependable Optical Service Three Locations for Your Convenience Service, Quality Merchandise, Ac- curate and Expert Workmanship. All the Same at Each Location. WALTER BALLARD OPTICAL CO. Three Locations 105 Peach tree Clock Sign 382 Peachtree Medical Arts Building 480 Peachtree W. W. Orr Doctor's Bldg. What; Your HoBBy 7 Photography ? Rich's Camera Shop specializes in cameras and camera supplies! You'll find just what you want . . . complete line of film . . . one day developing service! RICH'S CAMERA SHOP STREET FLOOR THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 1939 Agnes Scott College Decatur, Ga. Editorials Features Vol. XXIV, No. 19 Wednesday, April 26, 1939 Front Row Russia revives the spirit of 1914 in her attempt to secure a renewal of the old Anglo-Russian-French Entente against the aggression of Germany, Italy, and now Japan her possessions in the Far East ac- counting for her remarks about the uselessness of downing aggres- sion in one part of the world if it is likely to break out in another. Increase in French armaments necessitates added 1 per cent sales tax burden, increased taxation on armaments profits, a cut in the number of state jobs, and an ex- tension of the working week from 40 to 45 hours; however, bread and milk are exempted from taxa- tion, and the French people can al- ways find comfort in the fact that the work week in German arma- ments factories remains 60 hours. English fleet at Alexandria in readiness to guard the Dardanelles and the Suez canal announces wordlessly the existence of a Brit- ish guarantee to Turkey similar to agreements with Rumania and Greece. While the English are anxious to publish the news as a "further deterrent to aggression," the Turks fear publicity might an- tagonize the dictators. Great Britain negotiates with the United States for the purchase of our cotton surplus for storage as war reserve, while the small con- tinental states, in reply to the questionings of German ministers, admit no fear of German aggres- sion or of possibility of war; Ru- mania, a startling exception, re- marks on the instability of the Eu- ropean situation, and like Great Britain prepares for the worst. Balkan contacts with the democ- racies in the last few weeks give rise to expectations of a counter move by the dictators; hence there may be important results from the Germany - Yugoslavia tete-a-tete scheduled for the near future. Paper Announces New Staff With this issue of The Agnes Scott News, a newly chosen staff begins to function. This new staff is composed of: editor, Eleanor Hutchcns; managing editor, Eve- lyn Baty; assistant editors, Elaine Stubbs and Virginia Clower; fea- ture editors, Anne Enloe and Geor- gia Hunt; assistant feature edi- tors, Doris Weinkle and Betty Jean O'Brien; copy editor, Rebecca Drucker; current history editor, Jane Sa Iters; exchange editor, Ha/el Solomon; alumnae editor, Jeanette Carroll; society editors, Ejoise Lennard and Elizabeth Bar- rett. Business manager, iMary Louise Dobbs, an d advertising manager, Florence Ellis have not yet an- nounced their assistants. As a result of tryouts last week. Bee Brad field, Virginia Williams, and Theodosia Ripley were added to the staff as reporters. We Have the Floor The News Has Hopes The interest and attention shown by Atlantans toward the college "peace depu- tations" visiting the churches last Sun- day brings out a peculiar fact : people are keeping up with what college students think especially, just now, about war. There has been much talk of how, in the last war, the older citizens declared war and sent the helpless college students off to fight it. Also of how the generation still in school during the war became the wildest and most dissolute group ever to hold sway in this country. All this is at- tributed to the fact that the students were not consulted nor their opinions valued in the nation's time of stress. That was, for the most part, merely talk ; college students then did not feel re- sponsible for adult problems, did not want to be consulted very much, and cheered the loudest when war was declared. Now that the college student as a type has changed, and insists on having his say, the outside world stops for a moment to listen, remembering last time. We have our say, now; the responsibil- ity descends upon us to say something that the world will find worth listening to. Campus Quotes By GEORGIA HUNT If you feel like an old shoe, the best guarantee is "to go out of office." Genuine misery seems to hold all our illustrious out-going campus leaders in its firm yet melancholic grasp. Mary Frances Guthrie, former editor of the Agonistic, mourns: "I feel like an ole shoe nobody loves me or needs me." (Don't worry, Fannie Belle, that's just what you think. We have our own opinions. ) * Douglas Lyle, former president of Christian Association, says: "I feel like a body walking around without any sap. I just go around begging Kat for something to do." Marie Merritt, former business manager of the Agonistic, says: "I tell you I just don't know how it feels to be out of office . . . Fm still hanging on to the books till the end of this month but Fm not working on the ads Fm giving the worst job to Mary Louise. Really, it's fun to have it over." Jean Bailey, former student recorder, gloats: "Oh boy, it's wonderful to be out of office. A thrill just rises in my heart when somebody asks me if they can use the Murphey Candler Building and I just gleefully tell them, 'Go to Polly Heas- lett. Fm no longer the student recorder.' " After a long silent pause spent in reflecting upon Wordsworth for an appropriate quotation she con- cluded: "My Monday and Wednesday evenings are free, so now I can listen to 'One Man's Fam- ily'." Mary Ellen Whetsell, former president of Stu- dent Government, says: "It's kind of a neglected feeling. We wquld feel terrible if we didn't have so much else to do. So after all, work is a bless- ing." There's hope for all of these saddened people because offices can't go on forever. Perhaps they may find compensating comfort in reflecting that in another year their successors will be going through the same desperate experiences. So, "for- ever and deepest congratulation!" ^Editor's Note: Fire this feature writer. Six per cent of the college and university newspapers in the U. S. own their own printing plants. Vassar College is expanding its instruction in the field of primitive cultures. Enrollment in the weather study course at Hunter College has increased 40 per cent over last year. It seems to be customary for an incom- ing staff to announce, through its first ed- itorial, the aims and policies by which it intends to mould whatever publication it heads. The posting of this information may be for the purpose of letting the reader de- cide whether he will continue to read the paper, or it may be to locate the star to which the staff hitches its w T agon so that the staff itself can keep its eye on it. Whatever the motive may be, the AGNES SCOTT NEWS now runs up its colors and nails them to the masthead. This paper during the coming year will represent and champion GROWTH, in all its desirable forms, on the Agnes Scott campus. Any project which furthers such growth may be assured of support in these pages. More specifically, the AGNES SCOTT NEWS will begin its work at home; that is, it will strain particularly toward its own growth. It will carry on the ideals of good journalism that the last staff fos- tered so effectively as to reach a nation- ally high standard. This involves constant change and development; no good paper becomes stagnant. By keeping always in touch with as many other American colleges as possible, it will try to contribute toward the inte- gration of Agnes Scott students with the student world as a whole. The staff under- takes the task of reporting student trends as comprehensively as space and interest allow; be they goldfish-swallowing or be they peace movements, the Agnes Scott campus will know about them. Thus the AGNES SCOTT NEWS hopes to be an increasingly significant force on the campus. The staff, doing its best but realizing its limitations, invites constant advice and criticism from the student body the owners of the paper. For its reading public is the only medium through which any publication can hope to mean anything or accomplish anything. Parade of Opinion Always important in indicating the trend of college thought is a survey of the latest develop- ments in student organizations. During the past month four new groups have been formed that forcefully demonstrate the results of the various campaigns that have been carried on in the col- legiate and the professional press. At the University of Minnesota, students have formed two clubs for the promotion of American- ism. The Constitution Club and the American Club both will campaign for democracy and the freedoms and rights guaranteed in the U. S. con- stitution. At Centre College, in Kentucky, students have organized an Anti-War Club. An announcement from the groups says that chapters have been or- ganized already at Louisiana State, Western Re- serve, Lehigh, University of Maine, Wesleyan, and Upsala. Members take an oath that they will not go to war except to defend our shores. Stated purpose of the organization is to awaken the youth of the nation to the proximity of war un- der present policies and to oppose those policies. At Villanova College, students have organized laymen and clergy into a Legion of Justice to pro- mote the ideal "living wage." Members will not purchase goods they know to be sweat shop and non-union made articles. (ACP). The Agnes Scott News Agnes Scott College Student Newspaper // There are 8,847 foreign students attending U. S. colleges and universities. Vol. 24 Wednesday, April 26 No. 19 At Dartmouth College old examinations arc available to all students in bound files kept in the college library. Editor . Managing Editor Business Manager. Eleanor Hutchens - _ _Evelyn Baty Mary Louise Dobbs Reviewer Sees Green Vine From Offstage The backstage viewpoint is slightly perverted. One concen- trates on the actors' exits rather than their entrances, is interested not so much in their lines as in the missing of them, and overlooks story and atmosphere to be eter- nally grateful to the man in the sixth row who guffawed at that line we weren't positive was funny. In the recent Blackfriar produc- tion of The Green Vine, the Back- stage Brigade did themselves proud with an adequate amount of hand- wringing and breath-catching. With this aid joined to the efforts of the actors themselves, the play seemed ( at least from the rear view) to come off quite success- fully. Backstage Humor During the first act Helen Moses and John Winchester proved themselves truly great actors by remaining perfectly composed when they "opened the window to let spring come in" and found the members of the cast not on stage mercilessly making silly faces and gestures at them. The actors wait- ing their cues backstage had a hard time keeping straight faces and silent demeanors while Jimmy Jepson (whose acting career in the present instance was hampered by a business trip and an arm opera- tion) took the wrong cue for his final exit, and had to go back on stage to finish his lines. Aquatic Histrionics The fish used in the second act were a general nuisance. They were very real and odoriferous fish, and Tom Wesley, their moni- tor, took great delight in showing them to everyone at unpleasantly close quarters. When the play was over, Tom was seen hunting dis- consolately for them, insisting that he was going to have them for din- ner the next day. Costume Troubles Great hilarity was had over some of the costumes, in particu- lar Tom's red and gold trousers for his Faust suit, and the four foot watch chain which Dr. Bel- yeu (in the person of Jophet Twilliger) wanted to display on the stage in all its glory of length. Mishaps Behind Scenes Some few minor tragedies oc- curred, like Udo Thran'g nearly electrocuting himself at the light switches, and Miss Gooch's drop- ping several boxes at a tense mo- ment in the third act. On the whole, however, as Birdie Fuller was removing her false tooth, Jophet his whiskers, and Cousin George his ghostly pallor, the cast agreed that The Green Vine had been a lot of fun for them, and hoped it had been the same for the audience. By JULIA SEWELL The Agnes Scott News VOL. XXIV AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE, DECATUR, GA., WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 1939 Z115 No. 20 Recitals Mark Music Week On Campus Hamilton, Newton Assist Nickels, Kyle In Concerts Recitals by Amelia Nickels and Virginia Kyle, and a concert by the string ensemble under the di- rection of Mr. Dieckmann, mark the observance of National Music Week on the campus. Amelia's recital, in which she will be assisted by Jane Moore Hamilton, is on Wednesday night, May 10, at 8:15 in the chapel. She will sing the "Italian Aria," from Gluck's "Orpheus and Eurydice," and two groups of English songs. Jane Moore will give one group of English songs, and together they will sing a duet from "Aida." Virginia will be assisted in her recital Monday night, May 8, at 8:15 in the chapel, by Toni New- ton. She will sing "But the Lord Is Mindful of His Own," "Cradle Song," by de Koven, and with Toni, "Tutti i Fior," from "Mad- ame Butterfly." The string ensemble program % in- cludes "Vivace," "Air," and "Hornpipe," by Handel; "Come Sweet Death," by Bach; "At the Convent," by Borodin, and "Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring." Claire Purcell will present a piano solo, "Soaring," by Schumann; Grace Moffat will give "Toccata," by Dubois, as an organ solo, and Olive Mae Rives will give a harp solo. The student body is invited to attend all of these programs. Dr. McCain Discusses Americanism Broadcasting one of a series of talks by prominent Atlanta citi- zens on "Americanism" over WGST last Sunday, Dr. J. R. Mc- Cain pointed to "the American home" as the basis of good citizen- ship. "Family life determines future citizenship," he said, adding that comradeship and common activities within the family "even such simple games as Chinese checkers" are highly important in building the American citizen. Debaters Conquer Tech Freshman Contestants Win Double Victory Freshman debaters scored a dou- ble victory over Tech freshmen Friday night, winning both sides of a debate on socialized medicine. Supporting the affirmative side here were Mary Lightfoot Elcan and Jane Taylor, who defeated Jim Jones and Gene Munsford, at the same time that Suzanne Kaulbach and Ua Belle" Levie won the nega- tive at Tech. In Gaines Chapel, the Agnes Scott debaters said that the princi- pal difficulties in the present sit- uation are the inability to reach rural districts with medical aid, and the inability of the people to pay for medical care. Their plea for socialized medi- cine was that it would "be of ben- efit to the doctors in that they will have financial security and more {Continued on Page 2, Column 1) Photo Courtesy Sunday American. Furies Griffin, Solomon, Rainey Hamilton, Nickels Sing Chief Roles In Senior Opera Production AMELIA NICKELS Students Attend Emory Conference A group of theology students who had attended a leisure time conference and were so pleased with it that they wanted Emory to have one too, held such a one on the Emory University campus from April 24-2 8. The main pur- pose of the conference was to teach students how to put on good rec- reational programs, especially pro- grams in connection with church work. The Agnes Scott student body was invited. Lighting, Costuming Lend Grecian Setting to May Pageant Skillful lighting and costuming will bring the atmosphere of Greek mythology to the May Day Dell Friday night, when "Orpheus and Eurydice" will be enacted as the annual pageant. Cha irman Hollingsworth Reveals Plans For "O-Me-O And You-My-Pet" "O-Me-0 and You-My-Pet" is to be the presentation of the Seniorpolitan Opera Company on Saturday night, May 6, ac- cording to a special announcement from Chairman Mary Hol- lingsworth. In the leads of this romantic opera are Amelia Nickels as O-Me-0 and Jane Moore Hamilton as You-My-Pet. Completing the list of important characters are Toni Newton as Mama Catchimyet; Elizabeth Fur- low, Dr. .Catchimyet; Callie Car- michael, Dr. Mightycute; Jac Hawks, Pridelett; Virginia Kyle, Joylett; Mary Eleanor Steele, Mr. Roanes; Flora MacGuire, Dr. Philip Raves-On; Rachel Camp- bell, Miss Slick; Kay Kennedy, Miss Labor; Mary Wills, Dr. Robin- math; Hattie Mina Reid, Miss Happ; Doug Lyle, Dr. Days; Jane Jones, Miss A. A. U. W. The libretto concerns the feud between the rival families of Catchimyet and Mightycute, and the solving of their problems through O-Me-O and You-My- Pet. Included in the choruses are Mary Hill Oatley, Mary Allen, Flora MacGuire, Katherine Farrar, Snooks Moss, Ginger Tumlin, Helen Kirkpatrick, Jean Bailey,. Hayden Sanford, Julia Porter, Helen Lichten, Sara McCain, Eve- lyn Sears, Caroline Carmichael, Mary Wells McNeill, Florence Wade, Aileen Shortley, Sarah Joyce Cunningham, Dorothy Laz- enby, Lucy Hill Doty, Jeanne Flynt, Kitty Caldwell, Elizabeth Kenney, Martha Marshall, Cary Wheeler, Adelaide Benson, Emma McMullen. Directing assistants are Jane Dryfoos and Jeanne Flynt, and Miriam Sanders and Phyllis John- son will be pianists. Preston Reads Poetry Next Tuesday Miss Janef Pres- ton, assistant professor of English, will read some of her own poetry during the Agnes Scott radio pro- gram. Her poems have been pub- lished in several leading magazines. -Eurydice, Helen Moses, will wear a floating white robe of heavy silk, with a bright colored chiffon scarf trimmed in gold. A head- dress of gold lame will adorn her classical coiffure. Orpheus, Beth Paris, will be dressed in a white tunic, wide girdle, gold sandals, and a garland of gold leaves. He will carry a lyre. The god of the underworld, Mary Frances Guthrie, will reign in a black robe sparkling with jewels, a glittering wreath, and a dramatic black beard. The Court will complete these scenes of classical splendor, dressed in flowing robes of orchid, yellow, rose, and green. May Queen Ade- laide Benson will be conventional and distinctive in pure white. The special music and lighting effect promise to heighten the weird drama of the underworld. Last year, for the first time, the pageant was at night. This year's scenario is adapted from classical mythology by Elea- nor Hutchens and directed by members of the physical education department. Alumnae Honor Senior Class at Teas inform the enior In order to intorm the seniors about the organization of the Alumnae Association, the alumnae will entertain them in two groups at teas in the Anna Young Alum- nae House, on Monday, May 8, and on Tuesday, May 9. Receiving on both occasions will be Mrs. Murdock Equen, presi- dent of the Alumnae Association; Mrs. D. V. Donaldson, and Miss Nelle Chamlee. On Monday Mrs. L. G. Baggett, Mrs. Philip Fry, Mrs. Charles Sheldon, III, Miss Ann Worthy Johnson, Miss Nell Scott Earth- man, Mrs. David Lindsey will as- sist in entertaining. Mrs. Henry Newton, Miss Nelle Chamlee, Mrs. Robert McFarland, Mrs. A. S. Grove, Mrs. Eustace Bishop, Mrs. Carl Howard, Miss Jeanne Mat- (Con finned on Page 2, Column 3) Torrance Entertains Miss Catherine Torrance will entertain the senior majors and minors in the Latin and Greek de- partment with a tea May 17. College Joins French Publication Betty Alderman, assisted by Evelyn Baty and Margaret Hop- kins, will represent Agnes Scott next year on the editorial staff of V/f, new intercollegiate French magazine published at Yale. The magazine is seeking for contribu- tions of interest to students through representatives in the bet- ter known colleges of the country. Sample issues may be obtained from the Agnes Scott editors for those who wish to see something of the scope of the work. Subscrip- tion rates are reasonable, and will be furnished upon request. Of particular interest to our college now is the series of articles by Andre Maurois, who lectured here in March. KUB Entertains With Annual Luncheon KUB will have its annual lunch- eon May 13 at The Tavern. There will follow a tour of the Atlanta Journal plant. 2 THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS- WEDNESDAY, MAY 3. 1939 SPORTS MISCELLANY Tournament Hold Spotlight In Spring Sports Spring is turning the young girl's fancy to sports these days. The long, sunny afternoons are just right for both spectators and participants. The three tournaments, ping pong, tennis, and golf, are well un- der way. In the golf tournament, Jeanne Davidowitz, winner over Abbot in the second round, 2-1; Helen Carson, winner over Willis, 4-3, in the third round, and Lucky Wylie, winner over Carolyn For- man, 4-3, in the third round, are the remaining contestants for the trophy. The tennis tournament is prac- tically finished, with three more matches to be played. Mary Rob- ertson, Ethelyn Dyar, Dot Webs- ter, and Polly Taylor will vie for the singles championship. Jane Dryfoos, who was roped in on her own tournament, says the ping pong games will be played off by May Day. Friday, April 2 8, the visiting high school girls witnessed an ex- hibition of athletic skill in the gym. Miss Mitchell refereed bad- minton played by Mary Robertson, Ethelyn Dyar, Dot Webster, and Miriam Jones amid flashes of lightning and roars of thunder. Downstairs in the pool before the exhibition, Miss Wilburn, dropping a phonograph needle in the water, almost drowned the prospect of music for the swimmers. Kathleen Huck dived to the rescue and brought up the necessary needle, and in a few minutes the exhibition began. The swimmers were "lei-ed" Hawaiians, and swam and dived as smoothly as fish. Cheeseman ploughed into the lead in the side stroke, Patterson won the front crawl, and Matthews won the back crawl. Julia Moseley traveled from end to end of the pool, making double surface dives under water. After a circle formation, the swim- mers gave a diving exhibition, consisting of straight dives, back dives, jack knives, and a beautiful spanker by Cheeseman. Debate {Continued from Page 1) regular hours, and to the people in that they will have the best medi- cal care at the least expense, and disease will be prevented as well as cured." George Munsford, of the nega- tive side, stated that socialized medicine "is a scheme by which the government looks after the people at the people's expense." He and his colleague objected to socialized medicine in stressing the expense, and the injury to private practice. They stated that it would lower the standard of excellency in the work of the doctors, and that poli- tics would enter in. Judges of the debate here were Miss Lucile Alexander, Miss Emma Mae Laney, Dr. Philip Davidson. Bible Club Chooses Officers The following officers, chosen at a recent meeting, will lead Bible Club next year: Isabella Robertson, president; Margaret Ratchford, vice president; Miriam Bedinger, recording secretary; Susan Self, corresponding secretary; Mary Elizabeth Chalmers, treasurer and refreshment committee chairman. Negro Choir Aids Campaign Movement Radio Singer Appears With Performers Carrying out the campaign mot- to of the campus, James Rudolph Bussey, helper in the library, pre- sented fifteen voices from the ne- gro choir of the Thankful Baptist Church Thursday night, April 27, in a program of popular and semi- classical songs and spirituals. The proceeds went to the campaign and to the Thankful Baptist Church. Called back for encores several times were a small boy and girl, who sang "I'm Gonna Be a Bap- tist Till I Die." James Bussey sang "Sailor, Beware" and "I Love You Truly." A surprise / feature on the program was Thelma Lowe, popu- lar singer of WATL, who offered "St. Louis Blues" and "I Cried for You," accompanying herself. Get Your MOTHERS' DAY GIFT at MRS. ROMIE COOPER'S GIFT SHOP C. A. Names Leaders Heads Plan Group Reorganization The new Christian Association has set for its aim next year the "making of wider contacts." Be- ginning the work toward that end, they have provided new offices for the council. The head of the rec- reation group will have the duties of the former social chairman, with additional minor duties. Jane Moses, head of this group, will also arrange informal campus parties with students from Emory and Tech. The Y. W. C. A. and the Christian World Community group will be under one chairman, Louise Hughston. A new type of publication will be introduced by the publication chairman, Mary Reins, while Anne Chambless will be chairman of Vespers. The leaders of the offices which remain the same are: Sam Olive Griffin, worship; Tine Gray, social service; Louise Musser, missions; Betty Kyle, music, and Mary Ann Faw, publicity. The council^ officers chosen so far are: social service, Mary Eve- lyn Francis; missions, Peggy Stix- rud; vespers, Mary Faw; Maids' Sunday School class teacher, Har- riet Stimson; assistant teacher, Mir- iam Bedinger; worship, Virginia Williams; Y. W. C. A. chairman, Betty Alderman. Lavinia Brown has charge of the bulletin board in the mail room. The faculty advisers are Miss Carlson, Dr. Christian, and Dr. Davidson, who has been appointed recently. Agnes Scott Girls Are Welcomed in "Little Dec" at JACKSON'S PHARMACY MIDDLETON'S BAKERY Special Cakes for Mother Decatur DE. 9229 Huck Regains Needle From Pool "It was like hunting for a needle in a swimming pool," spluttered Kathleen Huck last week. Kathleen came up with the goods when Miss Wilburn, having dropped a phonograph needle into the blue depths of the gymnasium pool, recruited a corps of divers to recover it. Soon the Hawaiian music by which the swimmers were timing their strokes was once more float- ing forth from the gym victrola. Alumnae (Continued from Page 1) thews, Miss Jeanne Chalmers will assist at the Tuesday tea. During the tea, Mrs. Equen and Miss Chamlee will explain the work and organization of the Alumnae Association. Freshmen Present Campus Frolic The freshman class entertained with a "Gambol On the Green" Saturday night, when the frosh led an invasion of the hockey field to play "Red Light," "Drop the Handkerchief," "London Bridge," "Farmer in the Dell," and then to eat cookies and drink punch. All proceeds are to be applied to the freshman campaign pledge. The freshman day students were invited to spend the night in In- man, and after the "Gambol," ,the boarders held a treasure hunt, a dance, and a "sing" for their guests. Forum Names Jane Salters Leader Jane Salters was named president of Current History Forum at a meeting of International Relations Class last Tuesday. The class elected Carrie Gene Ashley vice president and Betty Jane. Stevenson as secretary- treasurer. The number of widows in col- lege towns is 10 per cent above the number in the average U. S. city. FRIED CHICKEN DINNER 50c Good Food Is Good Health HOTEL CANDLER Pay Us a Visit MEDCALF MOTOR CO., INC. * 423 Church Street * DE. 1641 * Decatur, Georgia New Members Hold Debate Following formal initiation April 2 5, fifteen new members of Chi Beta Phi Sigma presented dis- cussions of problems in pseudo- science before the old members. Outstanding on the program were: The Ingrowing Toenail: Its Signif- icance to the Psycho-Analysist, Virginia Morris; Curves, Harriet Stimson; Lines of Force, Boots Moore; What the Weil-Dressed Chemist Wears, Louise Meiere; Does a Chicken Sit or Set?, Mary Frances Thompson; Cupid, the Geneticist, Betty Price. Jeanette Carroll and Ruth Slack presented the affirmative side in a debate against Jean Dennison and Freda Copeland on the subject: "Resolved, that hydrogen sulfide is more pleasant than ammonia." Dorothy Still and Jane Smollen gave a skit, "Radio Activity." Outing Club Admits New Members As a result of spring tryouts, Outing Club has invited nine new members to fulfill "that camping urge." Those who have been elect- ed are Polly Ware, Jo Cates, Frances Breg, Nell Moss, Mary Mac Templeton, Anne Martin, Elaine Stubbs, Gene Slack, and Mary Elizabeth Leavitt. Plans for next year's activities will be made as soon as the new president is elected. Democracy, Nonsense Interest Students Further news from Rock Hill by means of the Johnsonian: "Just re- cently we have heard of two classes of which we were members classes where the teachers suggest and the students do the rest. One of these is Dr. Harris* class in di- rected reading which meets only once a week. To the correspond- ent, this course is the English ma- jor's dream credit for pleasure, a chance to read all the things one has wanted to read from War and Peace to Winnie, the Pooh. The other class that sounds like a heav- en-sent gift is Dr. Fraser's Educa- tion for Democracy. The class has elected a chairman to take charge of the meetings, which are con- ducted like our well-known bull sessions." Sandwich Fund Finances Building The first building in the world to be built on a foundation of sandwiches will shortly rise on the campus of Northwestern Univer- sity. The building is Scott Hall, new student social center and com- munity auditorium, to be erected at a cost of $750,000 as a tribute to President Walter D. Scott, who will retire next fall. In a very real sense it will be built on a founda- tion of sandwiches, for a $200,000 Woman's Building fund, which was begun with sandwiches in 1911, has been turned over to the Scott Hall fund by the Women's Building Association. Determined co-eds chose No- vember 29, 1911, as the first of a series of "Sandwich Days" on the campus. On these occasions de- fenseless male students and faculty members were persuaded to eat sandwiches for the benefit of a so- cial center for women. (The Lass-O T. S. C. W.) BAILEY BROTHERS SHOE SHOP Close Wednesday at One O'Clock BOWEN PRESS COMMERCIAL PRINTING AND STATIONERY TYPEWRITERS AND RIBBONS Blotters Note Paper Poster Paper Office Supplies 421 Church St. De. 0976 Decatur, Ga. \ it'con/ / // the frrft& RUSH ^ OF Everybody's rushing in to the Debu- tante Shop to see those adorable dresses . . . destined to break hearts at spring dances . . . and Commencement time! Debutante Shop Third Floor RICH'S THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS, WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 1939 3 WINS ACTING AWARD QGalavanting ^Gals Practically every girl who wanted to had a chance to ex- hibit her loyalty to one of the fraternities at Emory this week-end. It was Junior College week-end there, and, as us- ual, Agnes Scott was called upon to help rush the boys from Oxford and Valdosta. House dances and hay rides were the main form of entertainment. Among those at the Phi Delta Theta hayride were Sara E. Lee, Fan Pittman, Betty Ann Stewart, and Mary Helen Stewart; the Sig- ma Chi hayride attracted Lalla Marshall, Lillian Gudenrath, Toni Newton, Jane Jones, Annette Franklin, Mary Matthews, Eloise Lennard, Ida Jane Vaughan, Eu- genia Hailey, Edith Henegar, Olivia White, Keeker Newton, Dot Garland, Ann Gellerstedt, Frances Butt, and Kathleen Head. In the way of house dance* Martha Dunn, Jeanne Allen, Mar- ian Franklin, Sara Rainey, Winnie Mansfield, Dot Estes, Carolyn Dunn, and Louise Stockdale were at the S. A. E. house. Carolyn Al- ley, Val Nielsen, Louise Newton, Lib Barrett, and Elizabeth Jenkins were dancing at the Chi Phi house, while the Delta Tau Delta dance was attended by Anne Wheaton, Mary Bell, Jeanne Flynt, Frances McGill, and Mary Lightfoot Elcan. Annie Wilds and Pat Reasoner were at the KA house; the Pi KA party attracted Neva Jackson, Martha Roberts, Edith Dale, and Katsy Blair. The med school wouldn't allow the college to do all of the enter- taining, so the Phi Chi's gave a pic- nic, which Ad Benson, Martha Marshall, Flonnie Ellis, and Lucile Gaines attended. Though the quantity of Em- ory's social life was greater this week-end than that of Tech, we can't say that the quality was any better. At any rate, Sara Lee, Su- san Self, Martha Watkins, Jeanne Redwine, Allie Malone, Katsy Blair, Jean Beutell, Frances Butt, Virginia Clower, Nina Broughton, Louise Musser, Mary Bell, and Frances Abbot reported a marvel- ous time at the Little Abner dance, while Nell Pinner, Kay Kennedy, Betty Alderman, and Mary Eliza- beth Leavitt thought the same about the Kappa Eta Kappa steak fry. Hair Clipping Rivals Goldfish In Making Money Latest money - making freak stunt to supplement the gold fish and phonograph record eating con- tests of collegians comes from Ohio State. Last week Ernest R. Tennen- baum, a sophomore, had his hair clipped off neatly and smoothly for a $5 bill donated by his Tau Epsilon Phi brethern if he'd go through with the dare. Hair tonic manufacturers will prosper as never before if this idea goes the way of the gold fish gulping con- tests. (ACP.) FAIRVIEW GREENHOUSES East Lake Drive KING HARDWARE CO. Sycamore Street Decatur Photo Courtesy Atlanta Journal. Jeanne Flynt displays the cup awarded her for the best acting of the year. 'And to the Left Freck Sproles is contemplating a course on How to Remember Faces. Graciously escorting an interested student about the cam- pus, enlightning her with such in- formation as "And this is where the freshmen live," Freck felt that she was doing her bit on the day when Atlanta high school girls were guests of the college. The escortee nodded gravely at the proper moments, and showed especial interest in the library. But the next day Freck saw her ex-protegee emerging from a classroom in Buttrick. And now Freck is making an effort to Know the Freshmen Better. Drucker Will Head German Group Rebecca Drucker was recently elected president of the German Club. Other officers for the 1939- 1940 year are Virginia Clower, vice president; Ethelyn Dyar, sec- retary; Marion Williams, treasurer. DR. DAVID LOVE STATE REGISTERED OPTOMETRIST GLASSES FITTED - EYES EXAMINED REPAIR WORK Located For Your Convenience At 144 E. Ponce de Leon Ave. Hotel Candler Building DECATUR, GEORGIA Alumnae Work Varies in Type Education, Matrimony Attract Graduates Agnes Scott alumnae are still proving that they can be successful in just most any field at all. Here are a few of our latest celebrity ac- complishments: Business: Julia McClatchey, '3 5, is not only assistant advertising manager at George Muse Clothing Com- pany, but is the originator of the radio programs for the company. As the radio personality "Marian- na," she interviews famous stylists visiting Atlanta and has acquired the title of the souths most famous fashion commentator. Science: Dr. Evangeline Papageorge, '28, was one of two women professors of Emory University listed in the biographical directory of leaders in the scientific world "American Men of Science." Evangeline is teaching bio-chemistry at the Em- ory Med School. Education: Lora Lee de Loach, '30, is very much interested in her teaching at Crew Street School. She has started a club for underprivileged girls modeled on the Boys' Club of At- lanta. The girls are learning all types of handicraft. Lora Lee's home room, the sixth grade, is pub- lishing weekly a newspaper which contains cartoons, continued stor- ies and features. Social Service: Lucile (Heath) McDonald, '33, enjoys doing part of the county work for the Department of Public Welfare in Augusta. (With an ex- ception, she adds: when she has a flat tire in some remote part of the country and has to walk several miles for help or change it her- self!) Matrimony: Annette (Carter) Colwell, '27, finds married life quite agreeable. She is so proud of her husband and justly so, too. Dr. Colwell was ap- pointed head of the Bible Depart- ment of the University of Chicago when Dr. Edgar Goodspeed retired. Meet Your Friends At MINER AND CARTER Agnes Scott College DECATUR, GA. A college for women that is widely recog- nized for its standards of work and for the interesting character of its student activities. For further information, address J. R. McCAIN, President CAMPUS CELEBRITY Depression Changes Chemist into Jack-of-All-Trades By B. J. O'BRIEN Most of us students merely accept bur faculty as a special dispensation from Heaven and the Board of Trustees, and think no more about them. But evidently the General Educa- tion Board is of a more inquiring frame of mind, for Dr. S. M. Christian, of our very own faculty, has received a fellowship from it. But to get Dr. Christian's view of the situation, and incidentally, a little of his PAST! First of all, he is a reporter's dream of a celebrity he simply poured out his heart, spontaneously and without prompting. Right at the start, he declared himself to be a man of thwarted ambitions, a victim of circumstances it seems to be al- most a requirement for celebritous- ness. He studied chemistry for nine long years, both at Emory and Hahvahd, but since he grad- uated right in the teeth of the de- pression, and chemists came in doz- ens, he looked elsewhere, and found there was a dearth of physicists. So-o-oo, he turned his talents thet- away, and took up astronomy, too. This variegated and chequered car- eer had a theme motive running through it, however, for it was ideal training for his present plans. Dilettante Dr. Christian very earnestly ex- plained that he was a jack-of-all- trades, a dilettante! Since he has had chemistry, biology, physics, as- tronomy, zoology, etc., he couldn't make up his mind what to settle down to. But, logically, in compil- ing a history of science, he would not have to limit himself. So, there he was. The original inspiration was furnished in the following way. During the summer Dr. Christian reverts to type, returns Keys Made Bicycles Repaired and Rented DECATUR CYCLE AND KEY COMPANY 155 Sycamore DE. 4483 to Harvard, and continues study- ing chemistry. Also in Cambridge there lives Dr. George Sarton, "who is, without doubt, the out- standing authority on history of science in the world." (Direct quotation.) So from him Christian received his incentive can you carry on from there?? Southern Science Dr. Christian explained that ev- eryone in the South was simply steeped in history, but that science has been almost a lost art. Of course that was B. C. before Christian. Therefore all he has to do is spend a summer at Duke and Chapel Hill and then another one voyaging around L. S. U., Univer- sity of Alabama, William and Mary, University of Virginia, Arkansas, Columbia, Charleston, Emory and a few other places, un- til he is supersaturated with the history of science in the South. Then he will probably break down, or effluoresce, as it were, and write a book. After that, of course, he can retire on the royalties (our conviction), and just do nothing except take his family to the beach. SEND PHOTOGRAPHS FOR MOTHERS' DAY Special Prices to Students NORTON'S STUDIO DE. 5858 Masonic Blag. Decatur IVIED HALLS . . . DIPLOMAS . . . AND BY REED & BARTON It may seem a far cry from shaded campus paths to lovely solid silver, yet most of to- day's undergraduates will soon be starting plans for their own homes. The selection of a sterling pattern will be among the most im- portant of many decisions to be made, for solid silver lasts a lifetime, and becomes more precious as the years pass. So study the two lovely patterns illustrated here, then visit your jeweler and ask him to show you the wide range of beautiful designs made by Reed & Barton. One of them is sure to appeal to you as the ideal pattern for your new home the pattern that will high-light your table for years to come. Winners in the Reed & Barton Silver Chest Contest will be an- nounced in this paper before term-end. Reed & Barton Reed & Barton craftsmen developed this charming motif in a typical Georgian design which they named Hawthorn. The gay music, joyous laughter and rhytl^uc charm of colonial hospi- tality have been woven into the dis- tinguished beauty of Cotillion. 4 THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS. WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 1939 Agnes Scott College Decatur. Ga. Edit ils Feat ures Vol. XXTV, No. 19 Wednesday- April 26. 1939 It x s Opera They say Senior Opera has taken a step forward this year. It will be fully as fun- ny as past ones much funnier, say the members of the cast, who have heard it repeatedly, over and over, and can still find it in their hearts to make one of the choruses give an encore during rehearsal. But they say, with equal enthusiasm, that it is not to be a jumble of popular tunes as of yore. All the airs are from opera familiar opera and the leading characters possess two of the best voices on the campus. "Just the contrast," they say, "between the words and the music keeps us con- vulsed." The proceeds of Senior Opera go into the gift that the class leaves to the college to us, to enjoy while we are here. It seems good policy to support the produc- tion, both for selfish reasons and for self- ish reasons. CAMPUS QUOTES Inter-Collegiate Sports Excite Comment As Agnes Scott prepares to enter the annual Women's National Telegraphic Inter-collegiate Archery Tournament, in which the team shoots here and telegraphs results to tournament head- quarters, the old question of inter-collegiate sports presents itself. Here are some opinions expressed by students concerning inter-collegiate activities: Sarah Matthews, '40, says: "I like the idea of an inter-collegiate archery tournament because it has worked up interest in archery. "As far as inter-collegiate sports are concerned they would give national recognition to our sports achievements. On the whole, I don't ap- prove of extensive inter-collegiate athletics be- cause they would take up too much of the time which girls need to give to other campus activi- ties." Mary Eleanor Steele, '39, says: "I'm all for in- ter-collegiate activities, but they do have their disadvantages. I think they could very easily be accommodated to Agnes Scott athletic activities." Callie Carmichael, '39, says: "I think they're grand, but I don't think they could ever go off here very well. There are too many athletic teams here and it would be impossible to carry these teams all over the country. Nevertheless, I like the idea." Lutie Moore, '40, says: "I think they are good. And I think we could afford to have more inter- collegiate participation in athletics, especially in basketball and hockey. "Inter-collegiate contacts, either personal or in groups, would be very helpful because they would naturally lead to worthwhile discussions upon sub- jects related not only to athletics but various col- lege questions." The Agnes Scott News Agnes Scott College Student Newspaper Entered a ssecond class matter at the Decatur, Georgia, post office. Vol. 24 Wednesday, May 3 No. 20 Editor Managing Editor Business Manager Anno Martin Sports Editor Hazel Solomon Exchange Editor Jeannetto Carroll Alumnae Editor Susan Self Club Editor Kloise Lonnard Society Editor Lib Barrett Bw Bradfield Assistant Society Editors Ernestine Cass Circulation Manager Cates. L. Franklin. M. Gray. Merlin. E. MeCall. .1. Osborne. Eleanor Hutchcns Evelyn Baty Mary Louise Dobbs Virginia Clnwer Elaine Stubbs Assistant Editors Rebecca Drucker Copy Editor Florence Ellis Advertising Manager Anne Enloe Georgia Hunt Feature Editors Bettv Jean O'Brien Doris Weinkle Assistant Feature Editors Jane Salters Current History Reporters : B Hradfi. hi. J. J. Lancaster. S. M. Lee. If. T. Rlplev. (J. Slack. V. Watkins. C. WillU. J. Witman. Business Staff: E Barrett. M. S. Dillanl. M. Doak. L. Sale ML Simps.. n. M. Watkins. A. Wilds. Alumna Knight Speaks at Luncheon Former May Queen Has Writing Fame Mary Lamar Knight, '22, former Agnes Scott May Queen and New York newspaper correspondent, now celebrated author of one of last year's most popular autobio- graphies, will be the speaker for the Trustees' Luncheon June 3 in honor of the seniors and alumnae. Being Atlanta born and Agnes Scott graduated, Mary Lamar was well on her way toward making a mark in the world; but she went a bit further she practically cov- ered the world. Five years in Paris, China, Japan, and the United States as United Press correspondent and representative of a British publici- ty bureau gave her the experiences which make her life so unusual and interesting. Her experiences in Paris and her ability to relive them for other people earned her the dis- tinguished position as the only woman newspaper correspondent in a group of fifteen top-notch re- porters whose articles were includ- ed in "We Cover the World," a series of experiences from foreign correspondents edited by Eugene Lyons, and published last fall. Mary is feature writer for the New York World Telegram and has been Woman's Editor of the Literary Digest. At present she is working in a publicity bureau for the Greater New York Fund, New York's approach to Community Chest, where she spends her days planning campaigns and her nights getting material for more features. Her latest "position" was that of a dime-a-dance girl in a New York taxi-dance hall, where she is getting first hand information about that life. Mary writes her friends in Atlanta that her next trip will be around the world via the Poles and that she'll send us all a chip off an old iceberg. Additional laurels have been ac- corded her since the publication of her interesting life story, On My Own, which came off the press last spring. Such sensational inci- dents as the time her family was burned out of house and home in the great Atlanta fire, and her ex- periences as May Queen at Agnes Scott serve as an introduction to hair-raising tales about revolutions and royalty, murderers and fash- ion shows, aviators, authors, war- lords, and even a guillotining, which Mary witnessed, clad in the uniform of a hospital interne. Rainey Suggests Aim of College Education "If we should accept the cri- terion of the number of employ- ment opportunities that require college training and limit our en- rollments in colleges to this num- ber, we should thereby Have to re- duce our college enrollments to about one-half or possibly one- third of their present size. The democratic alternative is to admit all youth into high school and col- lege who have ability and character and to recognize that such training may have values for our democracy wholly apart from its contribution to the enhancement of one's earn- ing power and economic status." University of Texas' President, Homer P. Rainey, maintains that college education should be more than -job-training. (ACP.) Front Row Britain's first peacetime con- scription bill is formally introduc- ed in Commons by Prime Minister Chamberlain, who also informs the House that negotiations with Russia for Anglo-Russian alliance proceed "with all possible dis- patch/' Danger Neutrality Possible German-Japanese-Rus- sian alliance suggested by P. M., of American Peace Society, as ar- gument in favor of repeal of U. S. neutrality legislation, the bases for his statement being the present German- Jap alliance and Russia's "power politics," an attempt to win Germany's friendship. Axis Grease Berlin army commander in Rome is perhaps symbol of Ger- man attempt to secure definite military alliance with Italy, while the famed Brenner Pass is being steadily fortified on both sides. Caribbean Vigilantes U. S. War Department estab- lishes Caribbean Military Depart- ment under Brigadier-General Ed- mund L. Daley in recognition of the necessity of guarding the Pan- ama Canal, Mexico, and the Gulf states. It's Art trie c5iton Editor's Note: Since the NEWS is an organ of campus expression, we invite and welcome contributions to this column. Henceforth, however, only signed letters will be printed. Dear Editor: Gamboling on the Green is quite the latest thing at Agnes Scott these days, we notice. And the kind of gamboling that was done down on the hockey field Saturday night is quite all right with us, but the kind we don't like is that which goes on all over the campus all day every day. That is the complete disregard that so many people have for the "please" signs so generously distribiaed. Our campus is a place beautiful enough to make us all proud of our alma mater, but even common politeness and good breeding should keep us from so deliberately des- troying the grass that is so expen- sive to cultivate and keep up. The route from Inman to Butt- rick is long and tedious, we admit, especially when one is on the verge of being late for one's class, but please let's run by way of the walks instead of walking across the grass making a bee line for Buttrick. Anyway, that small amount of ex- tra exercise wouldn't hurt most of the people who utilize the grass. Now, we love our freshmen and all that, but we feel forced to ad- mit that they are the worst grass walker-oners we ever saw. They have succeeded in cutting a well- defined path straight to Buttrick diagonally across the quadrangle and they literally keep it hot, too hot for any grass to grow. If they would apply their wonderful class spirit to this situation, they could do something about it quick. But mind you, freshmen are not the only offenders. Upperclassmen, especially the tea-house-bound ones, do their share. Let's do something about it, and here's one suggestion keep off the grass! Sincerely, "Please." Dress rehearsal of May Day pageant Monday night gave proof that the dancers are practically ready for Friday's per- formance. Orpheus and his lyre are beautifully synchronized with the music of the hidden orchestra, and Eurydice, as a member of the faculty remarked, is "heartbreakingly lovely." Those who saw "Midsummer Night's Dream" last year remember how effective a night performance it; the un- derworld scene in "Orpheus and Eurydice" would be impossible in sunlight. This year, lighting will be arranged so as to bring out colors sharply against the green back- ground. May Day, improved each year as it is, is the product of a real, living art wheh Mrs. Lapp and Miss Dozier represent on the campus. It is a pure art, since all ex- presion in the pageant is through move- ment alone. It is the sole example of its kind in this community, and has a signifi- cance to, people outside Agnes Scott; wit- ness the Atlantans who "have never miss- ed a May Da v." May Day does not ask financial support from us next Friday; students not on the black list are admitted free. But it asks that we support the spirit of May Day one of the few pure forms of artistic ex- pression on the campus. We Think So, Too The Letter to the Editor this week comes as a welcome bit of copy. No less than twenty people have requested an edi- torial on the subject, but inspiration for effective expression has been lacking. Now Anne Enloe, who has spent long hours on the front porch of Gaines shout- ing "Get off the grass!", has come for- ward with just the argument needed. Widespread complaint convinces us that when we cross the grass we are crossing public sentiment. Point System The Associated Collegiate Press Fea- ture Service offers the following item as evidence of a new trend on college cam- puses : "CAMBRIDGE, MASS. Participation by a few individuals in many activities is being attacked on the Massachusetts In- stitute of Technology campus by a special committee which is drawing up a point system which will limit the number of ac- tivities in which any one student may be active. The basis of the plan is a set sys- tem of points which is allotted for each activity, and no student may amass more than a set total during any one year . . ." So perhaps Agnes Scott is out in front in more ways than alphabetically. Parade o Opinion By Associated Collegiate Press Firm in their demands for world peace, but divided in their views as to how the U. S. should work for it, an estimated 100,000 students held peace rallies on many college and university cam- puses last week. Abandoning the "strike" idea of former years, the meetings this year were quiet and mild. The split in views came over the question of neutrality versus collective security. No figures are available to tell which opinion drew the larg- est number of adherents. Despite the many edi- torials in the college press urging students to face the facts of the present international situation, the demonstrations this year drew the smallest crowds in years. The Agnes Scott News VOL. XXIV AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE, DECATUR. GA.. WEDNESDAY. MAY 10. 1939 Z115 No. 21 Officials Name New Set Of Sponsors Group Consists of Girls from Both Upper Classes This week Miss Scandrett, Miss Hunter, and the old and new pres- idents and vice presidents selected the sponsors for next year. Differ- ent from preceding years, the group for next year will consist of both juniors and seniors. The sophomores chosen were: Jeanne Allen, Elizabeth Barrett, Sabine Brumby, Jo Cates, Freda Copeland, Mary Elizabeth Culver, Florence Ellis, Peggy Falkinburg, Ann Fisher, Lucile Gaines, Ellen Gould, Tine Gray, Beryl Healey, Rebekah Hogan, Mary Ivy, Aileen Kasper,, Betty Kyle, Marcia Mans- field, Anne Martin, Margaret Mur- chison, Joy O'Brien, Pattie Patter- son, Sarah Rainey, Elizabeth Rup- recht, Laura Sale, Louise Sams, Lillian Schwencke, Susan Self, Gene Slack, Frances Spratlin, Caro- lyn Strozier, Elaine Stubbs, Gay Swagerty, Ida Jane Vaughan, Bet- ty Waitt, Grace Walker, Doris Weinkle, Mary Scott Wilds, Vir- ginia Williams, Cornelia Willis, Mary Wisdom, Anita Woolfolk, Glenwyn Young. Juniors chosen were: Marjorie Boggs, Bobby Brown, Jeanette Carroll, Helen Carson, Ernestine Cass, Rebecca Drucker, Ruth Eyles, Christine Florence, Bryant Holsenbeck, Georgia Hunt, Ruth Kaplan, Mary Caroline Lee, Bar- bara Lee Murlin, Mary McPhaul, Eva Ann Pirkle, Margaret Ratch- ford, Isabelle Robertson, Eloise Weeks, Frances Woodall. Dr. McCain Confers About Music Building Dr. J. R. McCain returned Fri- day from a two-day trip to Phila- delphia, New York, and Washing- ton. While in Philadelphia, he con- ferred with the Presser Foundation about the new Agnes Scott music building. Library Offers New Vocational Data Mortar Board, in cooperation with the Dean and other campus officials, has arranged with Miss Hanley that our vocational data be brought up to date. Among the pamphlets placed conspiciously in the library will be found infor- mation on medicine, social service, store careers, library provisions, teaching and other work. Also facts about various special scholar- ships will be offered. Remembrance Service Honors Friends Tribute to Miss Hopkins Heads Program In the midst of commencement week-end excitement will come a service of quiet tribute to the friends of Agnes Scott who have died during the fifty years of the school's life. "This year of all years should be a time for having such a service," said Dr. McCain, "since we have lost during this year two devoted friends, Miss Hopkins and Mr. Orr." Held in the chapel at 5 o'clock Sunday afternoon, June 4, the Re- membrance Service will feature the unveiling of a bust of Miss Hop- kins, sculptured out of Georgia marble by Steffen Thomas, noted Atlanta sculptor. It is hoped that Miss Hopkins' great-nieces, daugh- ters of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Cal- ley, of Huntington, West Virginia, Will be present to unveil the bust. In addition to this service, the program will include a tribute to all the faculty and officers who have passed on during the college history, given by Miss Llewellyn Willburn; special music by Mrs. S. G. Stukes and Mr. C. W. Dieck- mann; a poem read by Jean Bailey; and a short talk and prayer by Dr. McCain. Decorations are to be planned by Mrs. Donald Hastings and Mrs. Granger Hansell. Campus Statistics Reveals Light, Water Rates How many times have you walked quite unconsciously across that big grating-covered hole in the walk between Buttrick and Rebekah? Well, did you know that it is now a transformer station and used to be the swimming pool in the old pre-Bucher Scott Gymna- sium? And that it is one of the three such stations on the campus, and all of them have connections (vague ones to most of us) with the fact that Agnes Scott's light bill averages about $5 50 a month. Did you ever give a researchful thought to the whistle down at the laundry that goes sss-ssss-ssss- woosh! every time you are trying to write a term paper in the li- brary? Well, that has not so vague connections with the fact that we use about 1,160,000 gallons of water a month. Incidentally, some 2,700 tons, or 65 carloads, of coal per year help produce that steam, and said steam heats the 3 1 build- ings included in the campus com- munity. From 27^00 tons to 90-100 pounds is a big drop, but 90 pounds is about 5 0 chickens and that is what Rebekah dining room eats on chicken days, along with some 75 pounds of potatoes and 16 loaves of bread and 450 biscuits. Dr. McCain and Mr. Cunning- ham are most puzzled about that huge amount of water we use. Dr. McCain has it mathematically fig- ured out that it isn't humanly pos- sible for so few people to drink so much water or even bathe in it, and Mr. Cunningham is convinced that at least half a million gallons are wasted by such things as let- ting tubs and basins run over, and letting a tub full of boiling water run and then letting it all out. New Council Lays Plans For Next Year Beginning the progressive pro- gram of Student Government for the year 1939-40, new officers of the organization took a student ballot last Friday in chapel to de- termine the thirty senior chaper- ones for next year. Results are to be announced after the Adminis- trative Committee has completed a revision of the list. At a meeting held Tuesday aft- ernoon at Miss Scandrett's home, the Administrative Committee made other plans for the year, in- cluding the questions of lights, telephones, rules, more lockers for the Day Student room, and the purchase of new registration books for the dormitories. According to Henrietta Thomp- son, president, a new compulsory student budget of $18, which will include student publications, pro- ductions of Blackfriars, lectures, and the operetta, has been propos- ed. Also the handbook is to be re- vised in order to clarify point sys- tem rules. Newly appointed house presi- dents of the cottages are: Frances Breg, Boyd; Betsy Kendrick, White House; and Martha Boone, Lupton. The following girls have been ap- pointed to other duties for 1939-40: Virginia Montgomery, charge of the sewing room; Jane Taylor, the kitchen in Murphey Candler; Betty Ann Brooks, the victrola; and Martha Boone and Betsy Kendrick, the book ex- change. B. S. U. Installs New Council The installation of the council members of the Baptist Student Union for the year 1939-40 was held last week at vespers. The new members of the council are: Mary Reins, Polly Heaslett, Mary Vir- ginia Brown, Mary McPhaul, Sara E. Lee, Winslow Howard, Ann Fisher, Freda Copeland, Eloise Weeks, Eugenia Bridges, Alice In- zer, and Jeanne Lee. The B. S. U. members are look- ing forward to the annual city- wide banquet which is to be held at the First Baptist Church on Thursday, May 11. At this time the city-wide officers, who were elected at the Spring Retreat at Camp Koweta on April 22-23, will be installed. Miss Dexter Receives Science Grant Honoring Miss Emily Dexter, the Georgia Academy of Science recently announced a grant of money to her for research work in psychology. This grant came to the Georgia Academy from the American As- sociation for the Advancement of Science. Miss Dexter has planned to do her testing and research with non-college material. She will not begin this work until data can be compiled. Because of the nature of the research, the subject she will study cannot be revealed at this time. Alumnae Office Holds Homecoming Program Knight, Colwell, Woolley Will Speak For Commencement From the Alumnae Office this week came announcements of plans for Home-Coming Commencement Week-End, which will begin on Friday, June 2, and close with Commencement exercises on Tuesday, June 6. The program, submitted by Nell Chamlee, resident Alumnae Secretary, is as follows: June Classes Lead Vespers Walker Heads Group The theme of the last four ves- per services of the year, led by the four classes, has been taken from II Peter 3:8-18. The freshmen be- gan the series with "Be Not Ig- norant," and the sophomores fol- lowed with "Be Thou Diligent." The juniors will continue the series next week with "Beware." Fol- lowing tradition, the seniors will lead the last vesper service of the year, using as subject "But Grow." In former years this series of services has been the best attended of the year's programs. Representatives of A. S. C. A. who attended the Area Leadership meeting last week-end were Kath- erine Patton, Louise Hughston, Grace Walker, and Scottie Wilds. This meeting, held at the National Student Council Office in Atlanta, was composed of representatives from all colleges in Georgia affil- iated with the National Y. W. C. A. Grace Walker was elected president of the Georgia group. Tennis Club Entertains Collegiate Visitors Four girls from the University of Georgia and four from Wes- leyan have been invited by the Tennis Club to be guests on the campus on Saturday, May 13. Sings in Recital Virginia Kyle, contralto, whose recital Monday night opened Music Week on the campus. 2: Decatur Club Chil- dren's Party at 4:00 P. M. June 3: Trustees' Luncheon at 1:00 P. M., Rebekah Scott Dining Room; speaker, Mary Lamar Knight, author of On My Own, and member of class of '27. Gen- eral Alumnae Association Meeting, following the luncheon. Phi Beta Kappa Banquet, 6:30 P. M., Alum- nae House. The Gondoliers, given by the Glee Club, Mr. Lewis John- son, directing, at 8:30 P. M., Bu- cher Scott Gymnasium. June 4: Baccalaureate Service, 11:00 A. M., Bucher Scott Gymna- sium, Dr. E. C. Colwell, Dean of Divinity School of the University of Chicago. The Dean's After Luncheon Coffee, in Murphey Candler Building, 2:30 P. M. Service of Remembrance, 4:00 P. M. Open House, 6:30 P. M., Alumnae Garden. June 5: Reunion Luncheons, Alumnae House, 1:00 P. M. Class Day, 4:30 P. M., May Day Dell. 1934 and 193 8 Reunion Dinner, 6:30 P. M. Bridal Chorus, by Roberta Winter, '27, given under the direction of Miss Frances Gooch and Carrie Phinney Lati- mer, '36, with alumnae in all the feminine roles, 8:30 P. M. (Car- rie Phinney Latimer and Alice McCallie, '36, will have same parts as when seniors.) June 6: Commencement Exer- cises, 10:00 A. M., Bucher Scott Gymnasium; speaker, Dr. Mary E. Woolley, Mt. Holyoke College. Rotary Club Elects Dr.McCain Vice President Dr. James Ross McCain was elected first vice president of the Atlanta Rotary Club on April 22 at the regular weekly luncheon. The Rotary Club is a civic or- ganization, and is composed of one member from each business or pro- fession. There are two hundred and sixty members in the Atlanta Club. Dr. McCain is the woman's college representative. Since his election to membership in 1932 he has ar tended a rotary meeting each week. He has been a member of the Executive Committee for three years and was chairman of the Sunshine Committee last year. Upon taking office on July 3, Dr. McCain will become supervisor of the Attendance, Fellowship, Membership, Hospitality, Music, Program, Publicity, and Sunshine Committees. His other duties will be to attend the monthly meetings of each of these committees and to preside when the president, Mr. J. C. Malone, is absent. 2 THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS, WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 1939 Lecture Group Reports Hopkins Lists Committee for 1939-40 Margaret Hopkins, new presi- dent of Lecture Association, an- nounces the following officers of the association: Mary Virginia Brown, treasurer; Mary Louise Pal- mer, sophomore representative; Betty Waitt, junior representative; Anne Enloe, Agnes Scott News publicity; Evelyn Baty, publicity; Grace Ward, social chairman; Frances Spratlin, day student rep- resentative; and Florrie Guy, day student representative. Elizabeth Kenney, outgoing treasurer of the Association, makes a financial report, as follows: Receipts Balance from last year__$ 9.94 Student budget 220.74 Ticket sale 785.90 Borrowed from savings account 130.00 Total $1,146.58 Disbursements Lecturers E. G. Goodspeed $ 150.00 Maurice Hindus 2 5 0.00 Andre Maurois 600.00 Total $1,000.00 Receptions $ 16.25 Silhouette 25.00 Advertising, correspond- ence, etc. 5 8.75 Microphone 40.00 Total $1,140.00 Total income $1,146.5 8 Expenses : 1,140.00 Balance on hand $ 6.5 8 Stevens College is not the only school which sponsors tours. Thir- ty-five students at Ward -Belmont recently visited Annapolis and New York and had a yacht cruise around Long Island. WEIL'S 5c & 10c STORE Sycamore Street Decatur, Georgia Happy Vacation, and . . . Hope to see you next year! Decatur Beauty Salon 408 Church St. Compliments of BILL MERRITT Big Decatur MEDCALF MOTOR CO., INC. * 423 Church Street * DE. 1641 * Decatur, Georgia Clubs Elect Officers; Members Virginia Milner and Marjorie Merlin will oppose Mary Louise Dobbs and Beatrice Piassick to de- termine Pi Alpha Phi's number one debating team. The meeting will be in Murphey Candler Building at seven. Journalism Betty Jean O'Brien has been named first vice president of KUB, filling the vacancy left by the res- ignation of Rebecca Drucker. Art A representative of Rich's De- partment of Interior Decorating will address Pen and Brush mem- bers at a meeting of the club on Thursday afternoon. Candler Building. The meeting begins at 4:30. The following officers, chosen at a special meeting of Pen and Brush Friday will lead the club next year: Beatrice Shamos, presi- dent; Patricia Fleming, secretary- treasurer; Betty Medlock, social committee chairman. Writing Sam Olive Griffin was chosen president of BOZ and Cornelia Willis was re-elected secretary at last week's meeting of the club. Pattie Patterson, Cornelia Stuc- key, and Wallace Lyons were ad- mitted through recent try-outs. German Mary Evelyn Francis, Mary Elizabeth Leavitt, Louise Sullivan, Betty Jean O'Brien, and Marjorie Boggs have been selected for mem- bership in German Club. "Crisis/' Historical Film To Show at Rialto "Crisis," the documentary film history of Adolf Hitler's absorb- tion of Czechoslovakia, will open Thursday, May 11, at the Rialto Theatre in Atlanta. Described by critics as "one of the greatest motion pictures of its type ever produced," the film viv- idly illustrates the ruthless German campaign which culminated in the treaty of Munich. Produced by Herbert Kline, with a commentary written by Vincent Sheean, "Crisis" tells for the first time on the screen the real story of the Czechoslovakia crisis and presents a stirring eye witness account of one of the most epochal events of modern times. Fisher Takes Lead In Golf Match Progress has been slow this week in the various tournaments be- cause of May Day and Senior Op- era. In golf, Fisher defeated Wylie, and Davidowitz, Pinner, and Car- son will play their matches at the beginning of next week. Seniors Shine In Operatic Force The opening scene of "Amphi- tryon 3 8" took the closing bow in Senior Opera Saturday night. O-Me-O, Amelia Nickels, and You-My-Pet, Jane Moore Hamil- ton, reposed on a pasteboard and cotton cloud bank with their tem- porarily borrowed anatomy of flesh - colored cardboard above them, a fitting end for a modern- izing renaissance romance. O- Me-O Mightycute wins fair You- My-Pet Catchimyet and "coedifi- cation" in spite of family, faculty and traffic lights. Virginia Kyle and Toni Newton as Joylett and Mama Catchimyet, deserve special recognition for their singing and acting. The mock faculty won two bows with Rachel Campbell and Kate starring as Miss Slick, Inc. Katie even smelled the cabbage corsage at the psychological mo- ment. Mary Hollingsworth and Committees should take a curtain call for doing an excellent piece of work. Tired? Date! CAMPAIGN BICYCLES 10 Cents Per Hour KYLE & WILLIS CO. FRIED CHICKEN DINNER 50c Good Food Is Good Health HOTEL CANDLER Pay Us a Visit BOWEN PRESS COMMERCIAL PRINTING AND STATIONERY TYPEWRITERS AND RIBBONS Blotters Note Paper Poster Paper Office Supplies 421 Church St. De. 0976 Decatur, Ga. BETWEEN - MEAL HUNGER PAINS? Get a Day Student or Date to Take You to the . . . PIG 'N' WHISTLE New Addition Opening This Month! 112 Ponce de Leon Colleges Recognize Photography For Credit "The photography department of Texas State College for Women, first in the Southwest, plays an important part in the history of the college. When, in 1903, a small group of people gathered to- gether to plan the establishment of the Woman's Industrial College of Texas, there were full provisions for the first photography depart- ment to bring college credit." At first, leading educators were amaz- ed or disgusted at the thought of giving college credit for this sub- ject. "The first school of photog- raphy attracted those interested in photography as a profession, and led to a three year course in com- mercial photography that stressed portrature." Albums crammed with pictures now serve as a record of the college history from the time when girls were loitering around a dairy barn or raking new mown hay up to recent years, when the department was abandoned. (The Lass-O T. S. C. W.) Archery Teams Join Tournament College Enters Inter-CoHegicrte Fray The National Archery Associa- tion is sponsoring again this year the Tenth Annual Inter-Collegiate Telegraphic Archery Tournament. Colleges with women students all over the country are invited to en- ter teams. This year Agnes Scott has entered two teams, and the teams will shoot off the official rounds during the week of May 13-20. Agnes Scott won in the southern district last year, and Louise Mus- ser was high scorer. Each contest- ant is allowed one Columbia Round, shooting 24 arrows at 50 yards, 40 yards, and 30 yards, and the regulation target will be used. The other competing schools in the southern district are Texas, Okla- homa, Arkansas, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, Tenn- essee, Mississippi, and Virginia. The official scores will be sent by tele- graph to Boston, Mass. The VARSITY CURB SERVICE 61 North Avenue The Greatest Documentary Movie Ever Produced! ii CRISIS The True Story Behind the Treaty of Munich! ff RIALTO Starts Thurs. May Hth See Rich's Gifts for the Graduate. Complete Selection AH Prices RICH'S THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS, WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 1939 3 Student Sees Campus WPA By B. I O'BRIEN The other day, while leaning out the lab window to avoid becoming absolutely asphyxiated, our glance happened to wander down to the back of Science Hall, and, to our great surprise, chanced to fall on what looked like a W. P. A. work- er working! i The laborer was clad in the conventional khaki out- fit, but was actually digging a hole a hole, my dear with a shovel . . . and he was leaning into it, not on it. . . . Imagine our sur- prise when it turned out to be none other than tall, dark, and you- know-what Dr. Runyon . . . and a little prank of this hard-working professor has come to our ears, al- though somewhat belatedly it seems as how the good botanist, on April Foo pardon April first, placed five count 'em five large and unmistakable beer steins on the dean's desk. Some foam, eh vat?? . . . Gaines Dress The Gaines Protective Institute, or Cottage, gang has decided to break down and confess that, after all, onesty is the best policy, or a rolling stone doesn't lead\ to Rome, so whereas: they have adopted a snazzy dress and christened it the Gaines uniform why boys leave home. ... It is a cute little two- piece number with a navy blue skirt and pretty print blouse . . . all orders, address Rebecca Druc- ker, in care of the station to which you are listening, or write your name on the back of a stove lid and send it to your Congressman . . . eventually, why not now?? Flitting Canine Laugh-of-the-week!! The star performer of flit class is now re- vealed . . . while a breathless and expectant audience sat listening and watching patiently in the May Day Dell, Friday night last, there came a lovely brown and white vi- sion of caninity into the center of the Dell, which paused and wagged its tail appreciatively. After en- joying for a few minutes the in- toxicating rapture of the cynosure of all eyes, he (the dog) was whisked off efficiently by the Hon. Dr. J. R. McC, who dropped him gently but firmly over the wall in the front of the library. The anguished howls of the petit chien from his leafy prison brought Dr. Robinmath-son to his rescue, and the aesthetically inclined ani- mal was allowed to watch May Day unmolested . . . e'en the very dogs fall under the spell of the May Queen . . . wouldn't you?? Then most folks feel like happy days are here again . . . Freshman Sets Pace In Latest Fad Harvard may imbibe gold first by the billion, and the University of Georgia may claim phonograph records as their favorite caloric in- take but our campus sets the pace! Agnes Scott takes first place among women colleges in this lat- est of fads. Now it happened one night that Freshman Dot Estes started to the Tea House and, finding it very crowded, could control her hunger no longer; so she calmly went out into the moonlit garden, with its faint fragrence of budding roses, and with the trees trembling in the breath of the spring night, she stepped hesitantly to the side of the lily pond, dipped her finger daint- ily down into the water for a mo- ment and ate three tadpoles! Classical Pageant Wins Favor Hades' luxuriant whiskers, the court's upswept coiffeurs, the Gre- cian costumes, and a harp in the orchestra that made the lyre of Or- pheus a reality, held the top flight attention in ''Orpheus and Eury- dice" Friday night. The dancing of Helen Moses was graceful and expressive, reaching its peak in her death scene. Beth Paris and Helen again drew involuntary applause in the moving scene of Orpheus' failure to free Eurydice from the underworld. The court, participating as at- tendants on Queen Persephone, Ad Benson, was striking in its simple classical robes and colorful bouquets. Blonde, attractive Miss Jo Chap- man is the only feminine college basketball coach in the United States. (Martin College, Tenn.) "Pop" Warner, of Temple, be- came so excited during the 26-26 game with Boston College that he smoked two cigarettes at a time. Agnes Scott Girls Are Welcomed in "Little Dec" at JACKSON'S PHARMACY KING HARDWARE CO. Sycamore Street Decatur You'd think that the host of dot- ing parents and admiring little brothers and sisters who descended upon Agnes Scott for May Day- Senior Opera week-end would have cramped the style of some of our belles. However, by skillful manip- ulation, and clever budgeting of time, many of them managed to attend the campus productions, visit with mom and pop, and also go to some interesting social func- tions. To begin with, about this Beta Kid Party; it's one of a group of famous affairs that are given each year by some of the fraternities. Nell Pinner, Eleanor Hall, Eloise McCall, Martha Watkins, Olivia White, Grace Elizabeth Anderson, Hazel Solomon, Frances Breg, Su- san Goodwyn, Mitzi Sanders, Vir- ginia Clower, Lib Davis, Nina Broughton, Eugenia Hailey, Sara M. Lee, Virginia Webb Stanley, and Frances Butt were there. The K. A.'s at Emory really did things in a big way this week-end. There was a dance Friday night, a skating party Saturday afternoon, and after that, a Cheer Wagon supper. Among the girls attending one Compliments of DECATUR FLORAL CO. or more of these functions were Barbara Lee Murlin, Lillian Schwencke, Toni Newton, Eloise Lennard, Florrie Guy, Flonnie El- lis, Lib Barrett, Pat Reasoner, Eliz- abeth Culver, Martie Doak, and Ella Muzzey. The Phi Delta Thetas at Tech gave a barbecue which Val Nielsen and Joy O'Brien attended. Ida Jane Vaughn went to the banquet that was given as a part of the Sigma Chi Convention, which was held here this week-end. And then more Tech affairs the S. A. E. picnic attracted Kee- ker Newton, Jeannette Herenaer, Mary Bell, and Frankie Butt. Then the A. T. O.-Pi K. A. outing was attended by Eloise McCall, Hazel Solomon, and Ethlyn Dyar. Another one of those annual functions is the Chi Phi Blackrock party. Jane Jones, Sarah Copeland, Elizabeth Jenkins, Nina May Snead, and Charlene Burke can tell you all about it. Betty Ball Embry went to Am- ericus for the week-end, and Grace Anderson dashed to Anderson, S. C, for a short-but-worth-it visit there. BAILEY BROTHERS SHOE SHOP Close Wednesday at One O'Clock Agnes Scott College DECATUR, GA. A college for women that is widely recog- nized for its standards of work and for the interesting character of its student activities. For further information, address J. R. McCAIN, President CAMPUS CELEBRITY "Cotton Belt" Merritt Discovers Wandering Sailor By DORIS WEXNKLE Hailing from Clarksdale, Mississippi, known by home- towners as the "Golden Buckle on the Cotton Belt," Marie Merritt is an authority on conventions, on balancing the fi- nancial end of a newspaper, and on eating doughnuts, which she admits is the most delicious of all pastimes. Marie's triumphs started long before she even dreamed of making Phi Beta Kappa or becom- ing president of Eta Sigma Phi. In the fifth grade she portrayed Mother Earth herself! And soon afterwards, just to show her versa- tility in lines other than maternal ones, she was "Age of Innocence" in a living picture exhibit. In scholarship Marie was an "all A" pupil except for that time in the second grade when her report contained one B. Marie immediately remedies the situa- tion by erasing the B and re- placing it with an A, and by scrawling across the card in red crayon, "HONOR ROLL." The real tragedy of the second grade was Marie's compulsory separation from her best friend for whisper- ing and giggling too much. Marie consoled herself by consuming bananas all during class. Music, Debate In high school Marie practiced up on the piano so she could play in the string ensemble here, and participated in debating so she could offer Mary Fa Guthrie, her roommate, some competition. Ac- cording to Marie, her early debat- ing training was really effective, for she has won every argument ex- cept one (Note: Guthrie's statis- tics differ on this point). Conventions Marie's senior year here has been a conglomeration of conventions, honors, and surprises. In spite of being business manager of the Agonistic, president of Agnes Scott Eta Sigma Phi, national first vice president of Eta Sigma Phi, pianist for the string ensemble and making Phi Beta Kappa, she has found time to go on three conven- tions. Nothing that happened re- cently was more amazing than re- ceiving a letter from an unknown, lusty sailor on the high seas tell- ing Marie, "i like to correspond with people, especially girls," and asking her to write and send a pic- ture, in return for which he would send souvenirs from all over the world. BALLARD'S Dispensing Opticians Thirty-three Years of Dependable Optical Service Three Locations for Your Convenience Service, Quality Merchandise, Ac- curate and Expert Workmanship. All the Same at Each Location. WALTER BALLARD OPTICAL CO. Three Locations 105 Peachtree 382 Peachtree 480 Peachtree Clock Medical Arts W. W. Orr Sign Building Doctor's Bldg. GILL CLEANERS 2-HOUR SERVICE ODORLESS PROCESS 412 Church Si DE. 7502 May is a merry mo Agnes/ "Scott-Abrir grraduatidn^and reWion fes- tivities. YoujlJ be ready- for - come what inay if yoU own/^'> this dress. Marquisette] skirt cross-barred Spun Sugar Pink, \ Honey 1 suckle. Aqua, BabyNf Sizes 9 to 17. Jr. Deb S>*> Third Floor * 4 THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS. WEDNESDAY. MAY 10. 1939 Agnes Scott College Decatur, Ga. Edit o r i a I s Features Vol. XXIV, No. 21 Wednesday, May 10, 1939 Faculty Scatter For Summer Activity On trips to Mexico, California, New York, Wisconsin, North Carolina, Florida, and other points north, east, south, and west, many of the faculty members will spend summer vacations this year. Oth- ers plan summer school teaching or studying, while others have not yet made definite plans. Numbered among the traveling faculty are Miss Muriel Harn and Miss Katherine Omwake, who will go to Mexico. Miss Elizabeth Mit- chell plans to travel to California and the San Francisco World's Fair. Miss Ann Worthy Johnson will go for the summer months to Wiscon- sin. Dr. Henry Robinson and his family will exchange homes with his sister and go to North Caro- lina. Miss Elizabeth Jackson will attend a meeting of the American Association of University Women in Denver, Colorado, and Miss Emily Dexter will spend her vaca- tion at her cottage in Florida. In the early part of September, Miss Llewellyn Wilburn will attend a hockey camp in Pennsylvania. Teaching at Hunter College in New York will be Miss Emma May Laney and Dr. George P. Hayes, who also plan to visit the New York World's Fair. For summer school study, Miss Charlotte Hunter will attend Duke University. Miss Ellen Leyburn will study at the Folger Shake- speare Library in Washington, D. C. Those teachers who plan to go home are Miss Margaret Bell and Miss Margaret Phythian. Remain- ing on the campus will be Miss Mildred Mell, Mr. S. Guerry Stukes, and at Emory University part time will be Miss Evelyn Houck. Dr. Phillip Davidson will make a survey of the problems of the University Center in Atlanta by comparing the conditions here with those of other university cen- ter cities. Mrs. Adolf Lapp and Dr. Lapp have not made definite plans, but Dr. Lapp will become an American Nazis Send Literature To College Critics Providence, R. I. (ACP) H. Lane Losey and Thomas O. Paine have definite proof of the effec- tiveness of Adolf Hitler's Nazi propaganda machine. These two Brown University freshmen have just received 15 volumes on Nazi culture and in- dustry because, in a moment of fun, they addressed a note to Der Fuehrer telling him how much they admired him. They particu- larly commended him for the bril- liant success of his foreign policy, but closed their message with a mild note of censure: "We feel free to criticize our President, but we don't want any foreigners to say anything against him." In immediate response to their note, they received five pounds of literature from Berlin. Typical line from one of the books: "Germany is a land of work! Germany is a land of peace! Germany is a land of joy!" Sponsors Learn How With the announcement of next year's sponsors comes news that growth is going on in a factor of college life hitherto un- derdeveloped here : the sponsor system. Upperclassmen who will be directly re- sponsible for the orientation of freshmen next fall are to be a group thoroughly in- formed and organized for the work. They will attend two training classes this month, will be contacted during the sum- mer several times, and will meet in Sep- tember for final preparation. They will be kept conscious of their responsibility throughout the year, and will probably prove the most efficient group of sponsors in the history of the system here. Despite this concentrated effort toward special training, the girls whose names ap- pear in the announcement are to be re- garded as only "acting sponsors." Next year, all old students will be considered a part of the orientation system. This seems a far more practicable arrangement than the old one, which stood on the hypothesis that one girl could be solely responsible for the adjustment of half a dozen fresh- men. As unofficial sponsors, then, all upper- classmen are asked to make a conscious effort toward the edification, by both ex- ample and direct influence, of freshman attitudes and general welfare. This appears as a chance for us to make a definite contribution toward the future standing and growth of the college: to provide it with a class of girls who, hav- ing been "started off right," will have a firm footing from which to progress to- ward a higher and more tangible realiza- tion of the aims of the college and of col- lege life. Tomorrow Takes Years "The World of Tomorrow" was opened in New York last week with all the cere- mony due so huge a venture, by the na- tion's greatest men, dwarfed beneath the colossal trylon and perisphere. Recently the New York Times ran a series of photographs in its rotogravure section, taken in 1936 and 1939, of Flush- ing Meadows, where the Fair is now lo- cated. The first picture showed a vast dump heap; the last, a magic city of streamlined, dazzlingly white buildings. In three years, from a dump heap, the World of Tomorrow has been created. We, not Grover Whalen, will build the real World of Tomorrow, in much more than three years' time. It should prove in- teresting to go to New York and take a look at his model; we might get some pointers. The Asnes Scott News Agnes Scott College Student Newspaper Entered as second class matter at the Decatur, Georgia, post office. Vol. 24 Wednesday, May 10 No. 21 Eleanor Hutchens EDITOR Evelyn Baty MANAGING EDITOR Mary Louise Dobbs BUSINESS MANAGER Virginia Clower Anns Martin Elaine Stubbs Sports Editor Assistant Editors Hazel Solomon Rebecca Drucker Exchange Editor Copy Editor Jeannette Carroll Florence Ellis Alumna Editor Advertising Manager Suaan Self Anne Enloe Club Editor Georgia Hunt Eloise Lennard Feature Editors Society Editor Betty Jean O'Brien Lib Barrett Doris Weinkle Bee Bradfield Assistant Feature Editors Assistant Society Editors Jane Salters Ernestine Cass Current History Circulation Manager Reporter*: B. Bradfield, J. Cates, L. Franklin, M. Gray, J. Lancaster, S. M. Lee, M. Merlin, E. McCall, J. Osborne, T. Ripley, G. Slack. V. Watkins, C. Willis, J. Wltman. Business Staff: E. Barrett, M. S. Dillard, M. Doak, L. Sale, M. Simpson. M. Walking, A. Wilds. Front Row King George and Queen Mary received royal send-off as the Em- press of Australia, under the guard of three warships, sets sail for Can- ada and the United States. News of the Duke of Windsor's broad- cast is seen to be a possible embar- rassment to the goodwill tour. Nazi-Fascist formal political, military alliance is thought by France to mean "Macedonia free state" in Yugoslavia under Italian political domination and interfer- ence of Duce in German-Polish dispute, while Nazis and Fascists look forward to more stable peace. Roosevelt shows optimism over outcome of soft coal deadlock, sees no reason to prevent adjustment by collective bargaining; LaGuar- dia meanwhile urges staggering of business hours in order to keep New York's subways going. Ciano urges Ribbentrop to com- promise German - Polish quarrel while Poland, determined to resist aggression, legislates "exceptional powers" to President Moscicki and Vatican representatives confer with German high officials in the cause of peace. British-Turkish "mutual assist- ance pact" is full alliance against any disturbance of the status quo of the Balkans and the Near East. Gaines Descendant Weds in Chapel Sweaters and skirts and school books in Gaines chapel will give way early in June to orange blos- soms and a wedding veil when the granddaughter of the first presi- dent of Agnes Scott is married there. Miss Virginia Ethel Gaines and Dr. Frederick Barham Ragland are to take their vows in the Ag- nes Scott chapel just after the fif- tieth anniversary of the founding of the college is celebrated. Miss Gaines is the youngest daughter of Mrs. Gaines and the late Dr. Lewis MacFarland Gaines. Her mother is the former Miss Ethel Alexander, prominent in li- brary circles before her marriage. Her father was for many years a practicing physician in Atlanta, and her grandfather, the late Rev. Frank Henry Gaines, was a founder and the first president of Agnes Scott College. The bride-elect was graduated from North Avenue Presbyterian School, and received her B.A. degree from Agnes Scott College. She spent a year in grad- uate work at Emory University, and is now employed as technician in the Bacteriology-Pathology Lab- oratory of the Atlanta Southern Dental College. Dr. Ragland is the son of Pro- fessor Eugene Ragland, for twenty years actively connected with Boys' High School as teacher and princi- pal. Mrs. Ragland is the former Miss Anne Clyde Ellis, of Meri- wether County, Georgia. He is a graduate of the School of Medi- cine of Emory University, a mem- ber of the Sigma Pi fraternity, and has been interning at Grady Hos- pital for the last three years. CAMPUS QUOTES Honor Students Favor Comprehensives By GEORGIA HUNT The idea of comprehensive examinations is playing a very important part in the curriculum of many colleges and universities today. Should Agnes Scott adopt this program of examination or should she continue as she has in the past? Sophie Montgomery, '40, says: "The very thought of taking comprehensives scares me to death. I don't know enough about the facts con- cerning them to know whether they are really effective in summing up and relating the whole college course for a student. "If they do this I suppose they are good, but I think the student should be prepared for it from her freshman year." Pattie Patterson, '41, says: "I like the principle of comprehensive exams because it has a definite value for the student. "I don't think the results of comprehensives should determine the student's record for a de- gree. "A great many people might be unable to make a showing in this type of exam whereas they would make a much better showing the regular exams. "I would like to see them tried at Agnes Scott as an experiment." Margaret Hopkins, '40, says: "Since today more and more emphasis is being put on a more comprehensive education throughout the country and since larger universities are adopting com- prehensive examinations for a great deal of un- dergraduate work, I feel that it would be a pro- gressive step for Agnes Scott to give each stu- dent a broad survey of her attainment." Eva Pirkle, '40, says: "I think for the school as a whole they are good, since many of the more outstanding colleges and universities are using them. "If we are going to cooperate with Emory, since they have comprehensives, it seems that we would almost have to have them." Tragedy Stalks Scene As Actors Sing Last Saturday night after the curtain finally closed upon a gleeful murder of opera that must have caused several well-known composers to turn over in their graves, the weary seniors wilt- ed in bunches and seriously contemplated seek- ing peaceful graves of their own in which to do a little turning. Such thoughts were backed by days of work. The turmoil all began when the writing commit- tee coyly presented the idea that only real opera music would be used. Of course it sometimes takes a Metropolitan star about twenty years to learn to sing those arias as they should be sung, but when you have Hamilton and Nickles in the balcony and Sanders and Johnson at the piano, the problem really becomes nothing at all. As for the members of the chorus, they tried every possible key on every song and then took the one nobody could sing in order to prevent any show of partiality. However, all was not bliss; for tragedy stalked around at least two pieces of the scenery. After Mr. Sewell so carefully carved Amelia's and Jane Moore's "celestial bodies" out of wood and while Cheeseman and Julia were tenderly holding them onto the side of the car (much to the dismay of passing motorists on Ponce de Leon) the wind decided to get playful. Those poor headless bodies soared to Heaven and quickly fell to earth in six or seven pieces. The remainder of the afternoon was spent by everyone in glueing and pasting and in murmering "nobody will ever know the difference when we finish." At last the night of nights came and much to the distress of all Mr. Roams, the "mighty gar- den spy," was discovered behind a piece of scen- ery with a pretty young Catchimyet perched on his lap. Everybody tried to ignore the whole af- fair, but really! In a little while, Rachel Campbell, who was impersonating Miss Glick, strolled by. Wesley, who was moving scenery, took one look and said, "What you doing back here, Miss Glick?" Upon a second look, he said, in mild surprise, "Why you ain't Miss Glick, is you?" Rachel assured him that she definitely was not Miss Glick and then hastened on to join the rest of the milling throng whose one thought was "room, bed, peaceful oblivion." Well, perhaps a few brave souls did think "tea house, room, bed, peaceful oblivion." By MARY WELLS McNEIL, Guest Artist COMMENCEMENT EXTRA The Agnes Scott News VOL. XXIV AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE. DECATUR. GA.. TUESDAY. JUNE 6. 1939 Z115 No. 22 A Tradition in Pastry Dr. McCain, Cary Wheeler, and Mr. George Winship preside over the Trustees' Luncheon from behind the college's fiftieth birthday cake. The cake, rep resent in g the familiar tower of Main Building, bore the names of Dr. Gaines, Dr. McCain, and Miss Hopkins. About five hun- dred alumnae, faculty members, and seniors were guests of the Board of Trustees at the luncheon. Dr. Colwell Gives Sermon Speaker Uses Christ's Life As Theme Dr. E. C. Colwell, head of the Divinity School at the University of Chicago, deliv- ered the baccalaureate ser- mon Sunday in the Bucher Scott gymnasium to an audience which included about ninety mem- bers of the graduating class. The theme of the sermon was an exhortation not to overlook the re- sources for contemporary living that come from an understanding of what Jesus of Nazareth was and what he said in Palestine at the be- ginning of the Christian era. He deplored the fact that Jesus of Nazareth is often overlooked to- day. Not only by the unchurched group but even by the zealous church member under the influ- ence of a strong current in Chris- tian thought. He stressed Jesus as a gigantic figure whose works are rigorous in the extreme; one whose figures of (Continued on Page 4, Col. 5) C. K. Hutchins Wins Science Key For outstanding work and inter- est in science, Cora Kay Hutchins was presented the science key awarded by the Grand Chapter of Chi Beta Phi, in chapel Friday, May 19, Honorable mention was given Emilv Harris and Mary El- len Whetse'll. This medal is awarded annually to the senior or alumna member of the local chapter who is most out- standing in scholarship, scientific attitude, promise for future to science, and interest and activity ui the local chapter. Last year Jeanne Matthews won the key. Cora Kay, a member of Phi Beta Kappa, has served as president of the Chi Beta Phi chapter on the campus tor this year. Class History By DOUGLAS LYLE Elegiac Lines Oh, come thou Muse of Memory, And give me inspiration ! (This is a classic elegy, So I must have an invocation). I weep for our four years of college, That fled as all time flies ; They've left us with 1 zest for knowledge (And circles under our eyes). Four times each season has rolled past In merciless rotation Falls, winters, springs flew by so fast (But faster flew vacations). When first we entered learning's hall In nineteen thirty-five, A hundred and seventy we were in all (Just ninety came out alive). Oh mourn for the tears we shed that fall, For fears that filled our dreams ! Life could have been sweet in Inman Hall (But, oh those freshman themes!) i Oh, gone is that victorious day, We struggled in competition ! We took the Black Cat in the fray, (And dared to break tradition !) From victory we turned to learning From the knowledge found we drunk With thirst our intellects were burning (We thought we were gonna flunk!) We needed incidental men Lest we get too intellectual. So Mortar Board brought gentlemen (Their efforts were ineffectual). Oh, sweet to us were elections that spring ! We voted for officers and staff I We thought that to vote was a glorious thing. (But our votes only counted half!) That June, as seniors floated 'round In a state that's reached by few men, We thought then angels in cap and gown. (We couldn't believe they were human !) Gone. oh. gone is that f reahman year When we were blissfully young ! Our illusions will never be quite so clear. (Nor we be quite so dumb!) Back we came to school again After our first vacation. To dwell within the halls of Main (And acquire sophistication). From stones so white and bricks so ruddy With staU-ly Gothic build, Arose the newest temple of study. i,A library on the hockey field!) Oli life can change within a day! And beauty and bricks are transient! Old halls of study were a place to play And we studied in a mansion. Oh weep for the day that did confine us To such important selections:* We named our fatal majors and minors. (Pity the committee on elections I) One glorious gift to us was given : The privilege of cuts ! At last the thinvr for which we'd striven (But oh the "and" and "buts" ! > The luncheon we gave at Druid Hills In the abysm of time is lost Gone is that party that gave seniors thrills. (And gone is the money it cost!* Oh gone is the brightness of that morning We plucked the tender daisy ! The daisy chain is withered and gone. It almost drove us crazy!) {Continued on Page 3, Col. 4) Mary Knight Predicts Peace "Don't worry about the world; it isn't in such a bad way. Think about your own lives and what you want to do with them," was the message of Mary Knight, '22, who spoke at the Trustees' Lunch- eon in Rebekah Scott Saturday. Before an audience including approximately three hundred alum- nae, ninety seniors, and sixty-five faculty members, Miss Knight, who has gained a place in the high- est ranks of feature reporting, ad- vised job seekers to do the sort of work which interests them most. "If you are doing what you like," she said, "you will neither want or need letters of introduc- tion." She continued her talk with stories of her experiences as a re- porter, saying that her life has been "terribly happy." . . And if I ever become blase enough to be bored with it all, I hope a large brick or, better still, a meteor will fall from the heav- ens and mow me down!" she laughed, concluding her remarks about a career which has taken her over the world. She was the chief speaker on a program which included talks by Mr. George Winship, chairman of the Board of Trustees, who presid- ed over the luncheon; Cary Wheeler, president of the graduat- ing class; Mrs. Murdock Equen, president of the Alumnae Associa- tion; Mrs. (Penelope Brown) Bar- nett, chairman of the homecoming week-end; and Dr. J. R. McCain. The luncheon ended, after a business meeting of the Alumnae Association, with the singing of the "Alma Mater." American Educator Reviews Fifty Years Mary E. Woolley Pays Tribute To Pioneers in Field Dr. McCain Awards Honors Dr.. McCain announces the fol- lowing awards for the 193 8-39 ses- sion: Hopkins Jewel Amelia Nickels. Collegiate Scholarship Eva Ann Pirkle; Honorable Mention Jeanne Osborne. Rich Prize Jeanne Osborne; Honorable Mention Lavinia Br6wn. Piano Scholarship Ida Jane Vaughan. Voice Scholarship Jeanette Car- roll. Speech Scholarship Laura Wood Sale. Art Scholarship Beatrice Shamos. Laura Candler Mathematics Prize Lou Pate. Morley Mathematics Medal Mary McCulloch Templeton. Louise McKinney Book Prize Henrietta Blackwell. Music Certificates Virginia Kyle, Amelia Nickels. ( Co n tin ued on Page 4, Col. 3) Warning An organization calling itself "Students Open Road Travel Association" has re- cently begun offering Euro- pean tours in the colleges. This organization is not THE OPEN ROAD and has no connection with it. It is an honor which is mine this morning, that of bringing to you the congratulations, the good wishes of hosts of college women, graduates and undergraduates. They would, I know, have me congratulate you on the accom- plishments of these fifty years, the material achievements represented in this beautiful campus. They would also congratulate you on the devoted service of a half century, the lives so interwoven with the history of this institution that it is impossible to think of the one without the other; your two great presidents; the woman who for al- most fifty years gave to this col- lege a power of personality rarely realized; the family whose name the college bears; the trustees, the faculty and administrative officers to whom you are indebted for the successful accomplishment of that most difficult of tasks, the devel- opment of an institution from school to college. Of all the* gifts which your fairy godmother has bestowed upon you, none is com- parable with the human wealth which has been yours. May it con- tinue for the fifty years to come! It has been my happy fortune to be present at several birthdays of colleges for women during these last years and always I have felt the lure of the past, felt it, in the more superficial sense of charm of quaint costume and quaint cus- (Continucd on Page 5, Col. 1) Three Original Hottentots Return With Tales of Gay-Ninety Commencements By ANNE ENLOE With the class of Agnes Scott '43 soon to arrive on the scene, the class of '93 may seem ancient history to most of the commencement crowds this year. But to the two members of that class, '93 is not too far back to be remembered and remin- isced about. For the Agnes Scott graduates of that year are back for their 46th reunion and are staying in their very same room in which they lived as roommates during the year of their graduation. Those were the days when all the west end of Main Building was part of the chapel, including Mr. Dieckmann's studio and the old "Y" cabinet room. The steam plant, incidentally, was right un- derneath the windows of the "Y" room, which like all the rest of the building (the "most modern structure of its kind in the state") was completely carpeted and fabu- lously furnished in dark oak. As part of its reputation for being the latest thing in modern architecture, Agnes Scott Hall boasted the only genuine lighting system in Deca- tur, and all the Decatur citizenry used to come over at dusk to watch the institute "light up." And it must have been at just about that twilight hour that Mr. Murphey Candler and another staunch supporter of the school, a Mr. Williams, came over to see if the girls were safe and had every- thing they needed, for it was far from ladylike for a lady to order coal and such smutty necessities. The year following the gradua- tion of the first class from the in- stitute, who were Mary Barnett and Mary Mack, came an even smaller class. In fact it consisted of only one lone girl, another Mary, this time Mary Neel, who was, surprisingly enough, valedic- torian. She actually delivered the valedictory! But even in those days, valedictories were no jokes. Fond parents would deliver their daughters on the doorstep and de- mand that she be graduated in a year, but they were asked to take the prospective Agnes Scotter, to some other school, please, for this was not a finishing school by any means. Dr. Gaines began to estab- lish Agnes Scott's scholastic super- iority as soon as the institute was well founded, and no girl could re- ceive her diploma from here with- out having completed a specific amount of work, which was im- possible to do in one year. At commencement time, a "blue list" was read, which included the names of those girls who were fin- ishing their year's work with "dis- tinction." Another list was read of those who had passed. The names of the more unfortunate members of the class were subtly and tact- fully omitted. So coming back after some for- ty years is like a visit to another world to the three Mary's who were the first three grads. But they certainly see in the new Agnes Scott the finest qualities of the old retained, under the splendid leader- ship of Miss Hopkins, Dr. Gaines, Mr. Orr and their successors who so admirably fill their places. 2 THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS, TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 1939 Prophet Sees Future Strife On 1950 Quadrangle By MARY FRANCES GUTHRIE Commencement, 1950. And once again Greater Agnes Scott was teeming with visitors. Doting parents, self-con- scious little sisters and brothers, distinguished alumnae all were there for the gala festivities. Over on the quadrangle near the sundial, the excitement ran to a fevered pitch. There, poised on the stone bench and thickly surrounded by a crowd of students, were two old grads, Amelia Nickels and Mary Ellen Whetsell. They seemed to be engaged in some sort of speaking duel, for the more Amelia waved her arms and shouted, the more Mary Ellen followed her opponent's example and shouted back. Unable to interpret the militant actions of these formerly very good friends, we (editorially speaking) accosted a meek-looking freshman and asked her the why of it all. It seemed that Mary Ellen and Amelia were running against each other for the presidency of the Alumnae Association. And the race, under the management of Political Boss Jane Dryfoos, had become so hotly contested that the alumnae were taking the students* votes to de- cide the election. Mary Ellen had just tried to sway the students by promising them a telephone in every room. But it looked as if Amelia was gaining a large following when she announced that, if elected, she would launch a campaign to end campaigns. The Watkins Poll, which ran the Gallup Poll out of business with its minute percentage of er- rors, stated' in the daily issue of the Agnes Scott News that it was afraid to make any predictions. 'Anything can happen," said Poll Director Ann Watkins, "when such vital issues as telephones and campaigns are at stake. "And that international commentator, Ruth Albion, agreed, naming this the greatest presidential campaign since the turn of the century. In- cidently, the Agnes Scott News was really drawing circles around a certain Wheel since Catherine Ivie's husband had been made Pro- fessor of Journalism at Agnes Scott. Lab Yields Victims While we were being taken in by the wiles of these two presiden- tial candidates, our attention was suddenly drawn to some commo- tion by the Science Hall, that love- ly building, you know, which Mr. Ede rated the most beautiful on the campus 'way back in 1937. Well, out of that Sanctuary for Scientific Souls who should come toward us but Mary Frances Thompson and Dorothy Still. Of course, our first guess was that they had been re- visiting familiar haunts. But, no they said they had never left the place. Somehow they had been locked up in there and had just been discovered. "You see, ,, they ' explained, "no one goes over to the Science Hall any more, since Corky Hutchins and Emily Harris grad- uated." Knowing the poor things must be almost starved, we hurried them over to Hopkins Hall, where the Trustees were giving their annual luncheon. With our usual finesse, we grabbed the first empty seat and began stowing away the food. Half way through the luncheon we happened to look up from our most engrossing task, and the first fa- miliar person whom we saw was Mamie Lee Ratliff. There she was, in all of her auburn glory, presid- ing at the speaker's table as Presi- dent of the Board of Trustees. Soon after finishing Katherine Gibbs' School, she had landed a soft job as the secretary of dear old Archibald Mahoney, bulwark of American industry. Naturally, she wasn't working for him very long before he fell victim to her Southern charms and married her she always was a pretty smart gal. And then soon enough after- wards, the dear man died. So she became America's richest widow, and was now in the process of liv- ing happily ever after. Redwine Preserves Tradition After musing for several mo- ments upon the luck of some peo- ple, we turned our attention again to the food. There was something very strange about the food, too it tasted exactly as it did long years ago when we ate in Rebekah. Curious, we accosted one of the less formidable - looking people seated near us. She said that to prevent the food's losing its tradi- tional flavor, the Administration had hired Jeanne Redwine as Die- titian and Chief Taster of All Food. And she had certainly been a wonder, too. She arranged for the meals to be served a la carte and at no additional cost to the students, and she also started the plan of serving breakfast in bed to indigent, lazy, and otherwise sen- iors. Being thus encouraged, our in- former continued to give us the low-down on latest reforms. Those bouquets of gardening which deco- rated all the luncheon tables were the gift of Atlanta's leading flor- ist, Alice Sill. The College had made her the perpetual donor of flowers to Agnes Scott for any and all occasions. - But the dorms were where the real metamorphosis had taken place. Under the expert (and ex- pensive) direction of Interior Dec- orator Adelaide Benson, such lux- uries as Venetian blinds and a Simmons mattress on every bad had been secured. As the decorat- ing theme of the boudoirs, Miss Benson had selected various Adele Haggart surrealist paintings on the subject of the joys of college life. However, three famous psycho- analysts, Mary Allen, Helen Simp- son, and Virginia Cofer, were a little dubious about some of these "joys of college life." And so they were analyzing those antiquated but venerable dormitories, Main, Rebekah, and Inman, to see the pernicious effect on the psycho- neuroses of the students by such disturbing elements as squeaky pipes, rings around tubs, and un- answered telephones. Library Moves Outdoors We could have probed our will- ing locutor about lots of other things, but the time had come to disband. And, according to time- honored custom, we were all in- vited to inspect the College Li- brary. There to receive us was our former cohort, Penny Simonton, now the dignified Head Librarian. She conducted us about the build- ing, pointing out especially the Reading Terrace, where students are encouraged to take the refer- ence books for use. Quoth Miss Simonton, "Sunning is so good for the musty old volumes." This ingenious librarian was also responsible for instigating the use of the projecting room for motion pictures. The current attraction for that day was the Biology De- partment's thriller, "Playful Para- meesia," written by Eleanor Hall and starring that Broadway and Hollywood satellite and latest Academy winner, Jeanne Flynt. Miss Flynt's next picture will be "Gone With the Wind," the re- lease date having been set for some time within the next six months definitely. June Harvey has been supervising the re-crea- tion of Atlanta locale and atmos- phere, resorting mainly to frequent showers and cloudy skies to secure the desired effect. Hottentots Trounce Tech After seeing the seminar rooms which were being made ready for use in the very near future, we sauntered out to the hockey field to witness Agnes Scott's big inter- collegiate hockey game with Geor- gia Tech. The game was already under way, and the star player of the Hottentots, Cary Wheeler, had just scored another goal over the defenseless Engineers. Also seen in the midst of the conflict, frantic- ally trying to block the oncoming surge of Yellow Jackets, were Flora MacGuire and Emma Mc- Mullen, former members of the Olympic Hockey Team. In a most crucial moment, one of the Tech players could stand the tenseness no longer and grace- fully fainted away. While several doctors were attempting to revive the weakened player, we scanned the various sections of the new three million dollar grandstand to find some familiar faces. By the way, this stadium is really unique it has an underground passage for the street car, which just re- fused to move its tracks again. Pate Stumps for Cuts Well, getting back to the sub- ject of who's in the crowd, we spotted a flock of old married folks: Jeanne Codding, Jac Hawks, Mary Hill Oatley, Alice Caldwell, and Rachel Campbell, to name but a few. Some of them were so ab- sorbed in looking at the new An- nual, which had every picture in natural colors, that they didn't have time to watch the game. Over some one's shoulder we got a glimpse or two of the Annual's contents. Guess whom it was dedi- cated to? Assistant Prof Lou Pate, better known as the teacher who gets simply furious when any stu- dent doesn't cut her classes. Little Lou is also the chief advocate of the principle of unlimited cuts for all. We saw Virginia Morris scramb- ling about in one section of the stands, too. She said she was try- ing to secure some data from the Agnes Scott sons-in-law so that Dr. Robinson could compute the marriage percentage more accu- rately. The beloved prof had been neglecting this matter a little since he entered senility. Loud yells called our attention back to the exciting battle before us, as good old school spirit came into action. We were a bit un- easy about the way the students were shouting so raucously we had heard somewhere that cancers often develop from such cruel treatment of the larynx. But our fears were calmed when we were told that every student was equip- ped with an artificial larynx of her own. Dr. Jane Smollen, the in- ventor of these cute little voice boxes, claims that they are better than any other brand as they won't wear out and they enable one to yell as loudly as he pleases with- out the slightest harm. Suddenly the whistle blew; the first half was over and it was time for the intermission. To soothe the savage breasts of the foes, who were bitterly avenging their wrath on slices of oranges, the College Glee Club appeared on the field. And with Virginia Kyle, the de- light of Metropolitan Opera fans, as the guest soloist, the Club gave a beautiful rendition of "How Beautiful Upon the Mountain." Deciding that we could stand some rest before entering into the night's activities, we reluctantly left the stadium before the game was over our reluctance being eased in part by the assurance that .the Hottentots would wipe up with the Techs. And for a brief hour or two, all was quiet on the alum- nae front. Play Gets Comment But soon it was theatre time on the great college way, and we donned our formals to attend the annual alumnae play. Alice Ad- ams, after her stupendous success in playing the role of an old wo- man in a former Agnes Scott pro- duction, had returned to take the part of Granny in the Alumnae play for the evening, "Tobacco Road." Directing the play was Evelyn Sears, head of the New School of Drama; and supervising stage ef- fects was Kay Kennedy, National President of the Little Theatre Movement, Inc. Other notables working back stage were Mary Hollingsworth, physicist and elec- trician, and inventor of an amaz- ing new stream-lined stop light; and Julia Sewell, fashionable cou- tourier and dress modiste, who de- signed and sewed every costume for the play in the short time of one hour and twenty minutes, set- ting a new all-time record for such feats. Needless to say, the performance simply astounded the community for various reasons that had best not be mentioned. As the curtain fell on the final scene, we joined in the general stampede to the near- est exit, only to have a little thing named McNeill get ahead of us. However, conscious of her promi- nence as a tragedian and celebrated Pulitzer Prize playwright, we ac- ceded the right of way to her. We might add that her winning trag- edy has brought an accelerated rise in the sales of the Kleenex Co. Knowing her passion for said com- pany and its products, we'd say that she was bribed in writing the play. Sanders -Swings Out And so to that attraction of attractions the Homecoming Dance, with the orchestra of Swingster Sanders and her Mitzi Moodlers, coming direct from the Stork Club in New York City to appear for one night only at Agnes Scott's new open air dance pavilion (formerly known as the May Day Dell). As we passed through the gates, Catherine Farrar, statistician of the Roger Babson Institute, who was selling admission tickets, in- formed us that the Moodlers were really Jbringing in the dough, half of which was to go to the Chris- tian Association to help pay off its campaign pledge of 1*939. We didn't have half a chance at the dance, what with those solici- tous Mortar Boarders snaring every spare stag to introduce to the freshmen and sophomores. So we joined the onlookers and feasted our eyes upon that gay bachelor girl from Atlantic City, Palm Beach, and points west, Toni New- ton, who still managed to be the Belle of the Ball in spite of Mor- tar Board tactics. Not to be downed, cither, were a few mar- ried folk: respectively, Aileen Shortley, Helen Kirkpatrick, Cal- lie Carmichael, Peggy Willis, AND hubbies. But came two o'clock, and tired College Wins Southern Archery Bout Musser Has First Place with Thompson, Hutchens Following Agnes Scott's archery team is again the winner in the southern district of the National Women's Intercollegiate Telegraphic Archery Tournament. As a result of the rounds shot in April, Agnes Scott took first place, with Louise Mus- ser shooting high score and Hen- rietta Thompson shooting second highest. This is the second time Louise Musser has been high scorer. Polly Taylor defended her title as tennis singles champion, and is the proud possessor of the tennis cup for the second time. Jeanne Davidowitz, who also won the golf tournament last year, defeat- ed all challengers and will keep the golf trophy another year. alumnae succumbed happily to the charms of the god Morpheus, leav- ing the rest of the night to their more energetic sisters, the under- grads. It Never Rains Commencement morning dawned bright and sunny (as they always do at Agnes Scott, we hope), and once again we sought to give honor to the June graduate, to his high ideals and his hope for the future. About us were friends who also had shared our empassioned dreams and furthermore had put these ambi- tions into practice. On one side of us was Elizabeth Kenney, who delved into the mysteries of blood chemistry, opening new fields for medical research. And nearby was Elinor Tyler, who achieved fame by running the day's news around the top of the New York Times Building, keeping Agnes Scotters all over the world informed of lat- est world events. It's surprising that she can do this and still have time to mother her fourteen chil- dren. And seated on the very front row was Dorothy Graham, Presi- dent of the Retail Credit Associa- tion, who was out scouting the senior class for future employees. Her motto, since becoming a part of that firm herself, is "Buy Hot- tentot." She had some pretty stiff competition, though, because on the very same row was Kay Toole, Personnel Director of Macy's (af- filiated with D. P.'s of Atlanta N.B., free advertising). At last here came the academic procession, headed by those store- houses of knowledge and fortresses of wisdom, the faculty. In the line with the faculty, to receive honor- ary degrees were Elizabeth Shep- herd and Snooks Moss, Alternate Deans of the Atlanta Dental Col- lege. Lyle Tells How And behold the one who was to give the graduates their final word of instruction before they entered into the then doubly cruel, cold world. Behold, the commencement speaker, Doug Lyle. From experi- ence, she told the seniors what they could do to increase the notoriously low marriage percentage. In short, she spoke on the subject, "How I Got My Man." Hoping that we old maids of the alumnae might still have the opportunity to follow Doug's strategy, we left the sanctum of the sweet girl graduate and once more hit the beaten paths of the world, ready to work and slave till commencement time rolled 'round again. THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS, TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 1939 Seniors Make Bequests To Sister Undergraduates We, the graduating class of Agnes Scott College, being "aweary, aweary and would that we were dead," choose to make on this, the fifth day of June, in the year nineteen hundred and thirty- nine, our last will and testament such as it may be: To those who go faithfully to chapel in spite of the fact that they are not forced to go to chapel as are girls in other schools, we leave our beautiful contralto, lyric soprano, and just plain voices which are heard to best advantage when rendering hymn 501. To the incoming freshman class who have not yet partaken of such we will cur share of that food which the students so fondly call "yellow goo." May we add that when the cook feels brave they will get said goo plain, in saucers; when he is feeling just a little ashamed they will get it under the name of pudding, and when he is being subtle about the whole thing they will get it disguised as pie. Having successfully weathered four years exposure to knowledge and being the living examples of the fact that you can lead a col- lege student to information but you can't make him think, we now wish to bequeath to a few appre- ciative souls some specific things that have helped us on our way. I, Jean Bailey, the living time table, do bequeath my ability to live on a schedule and like it to Rowena Barringer with the sugges- tion that she not get ahead in her work, for writing Shakespeare papers ahead of time is prone to lose friends for one. I, Henrietta Blackwell, bequeath the celestial expression I assume when singing in the chapel choir to Gene Slack in hopes that she, too, will be an inspiration to the front row. I, Catherine Mobley 99 5 5/100 per cent right Caldwell, will my house president's "ssh" to Mary Lang Gill and my love of the ath- letic life to Ann Stansbury. I, Lelia Carson, leave my position as Miss Jackson's substitute in freshman history to Jane Salters. Long may the A. A. U. W. con- ventions last and often may they come. I, Lucy Hill Doty, leave my charming innocence and I, Sara Carter, leave my dreamy eyes to Dusty Hance for the further an- nihilation of the masculine sex. I, Sara Joyce Cunningham, wish to unite with Virginia Farrar in leaving our soft voices to Virginia Milner and Betty Ann Brooks those cheerful earfulls who are be- loved by everybody. I, Susan Brooks Goodwyn, will my famous techniques in wowing a Tech stag line to whom ever may be "concerned." I, Mary Frances Guthrie, glee- fully will my position as editor of the Agnes Scott News to Eleanor Hutchens enough said. I, Jane Moore Hamilton, be- queath my ironing board to Caro- lyn Alley. May she never tire of deciding who is next in line for the iron. I, Cora Kay Hutchins, after due deliberation with my cohort, Em- ily Harris, have decided to leave to Carolyn Forman the joy of bidding the janitor of the science hall good-bye each evening, putting out the lights each night, and re- moving the cat from amongst the test tubes all day long. I, Phyllis Johnson, bequeath my happy-go-lucky philosophy of life to Mary Bon Utterbach. If you lose half your notes on the night before an exam, don't worry, dear, for then you will have only half as much to study. I, Jane Jones, leave my complete store of bows for the hair and oth- erwise to Susan Self. I, Eunice Knox, leave one pair of gold-tipped, blue-ribboned crutches, and one portion of the stuff of which martyrs are made, to whomever is interested. I, Helen Elaine Lichten, leave my exuberant nature to Miriam Bedinger. I, Ella Hunter Mallard, leave my interest in child psychology and my love of my youthful relatives to Miss Dexter. I, Martha Marshall, with the ap- proval of my roommate, Jeanne Redwine, leave our share of the telephone calls and our ability to keep a room filled with roses from ardent admirers to Frankie Butt and Freck Sproles. I, Marie Merritt, leave my stingi- ness with the Agnes Scott News' money to Mary Louise Dobbs. May she have the ability to spurn any ideas Hutchens may have about six page editions. I, Helen Moses, will my grace in dancing to Beth Paris and my love of chocolate cake to Molly Oliver. I, Sara Louise McCain, leave my hay fever and my simply dynamic sneeze to anyone who wants to shattei the plastering of a room or make a nervous wreck of a room- mate. I, Mary Elizabeth Moss, will my ability to ask detailed questions that Peggy Willis can't answer to the future Eddie, Jr. I, Emily MacMorland, leave my love of travel folders and army men to Betty Waitt. I, Annie Houston Newton, leave my delightful giggle to V. J. Watkins. I, Julia Porter, leave my south- ern drawl to Nancy Wimpfheimer. L, Betty Price, will my extra hours in Bible 205 to Jane Moses. I, Hayden Sanford, will my love of candle light and warm fires to Jane Taylor. I, Julia Sewell, leave my ability to sleep all day long to Mr. Jones, our ever-obliging night watchman. I, Aileen Shortley, leave my in- terest in Grady Hospital to all who fall for "men in white." I, Mary Eleanor Steele, leave my favorite song, "The Three Little Fishes," to all devotees of Kay Ky- ser. I, Selma Steinbach, leave one car Brumby Wins Prize To Silver Contest Announcement has recently been made that Sabine Brumby, sopho- more, has been awarded one of the sterling silver prizes in the Reed & Barton Silver Chest Contest. Sa- bine's prize consists of a set of eight Reed & Barton solid silver coffee spoons, with gold bowls and a different flower sculptured on each handle. The contest was confined to Agnes Scott and thirty-two other leading women's colleges in vari- ous parts of the country. Entrants were asked to choose their favorite pattern from ten Reed & Barton designs and give their reasons. The first prize, consisting of a 100-piece sterling service and a genuine mahogany silver chest, was won by Miss Meredith Stebbins of Simmons College, Boston, Mass. The Reed & Barton pattern that she chose as her favorite was Cotil- lion, and the prize service was given in this design. Class Poem The poet breathes in many stanzas forth his lay Of bitter hurt and pleasure's keenest urge. And touches throbbing chords but for a moment's stay Before the calmer verses break with easing surge. The singer follows every tragic note with gay And winsome song; and pure joys never end The music's tale. Both are too strong to play Unceasing on the hearts of earthly men. And artists, who must paint into a single scene The moving panorama of a life, Blend bright with dark into a whole, between The two extremes of victory and strife. So we, from four full years, in thought today, One blended calm and lovely scene survey. Cora Kay Hutchins. GILL BROTHERS (Bob . Bud) ODORLESS DRY CLEANING Two-Hour Service DE. 4476-4477 412 Church St. Decatur named "Baby" to my sister, Ar- lene, who knows that every knock and rattle of this limousine has a meaning all its own. I, Sara-Phi-Beta-Kappa-Thurman, leave my brain to all second-year freshmen. I, Virginia Tumlin, will my ability to remain true to the same boy for four years to Sue Phillips. I, Florence Wade, will one stuffed black dog in rather bat- tered condition to Willie Willstat- ter. I, Margaret Willis, leave my so- cial contacts with V. M. I. to Sara M. Lee. I, Mary Ruth Wills, leave all my high-heeled shoes to Helen Carson. I, Jacqueline Hawkes, leave my ability to keep a neat room to Helen Jester, Mary Bell, and Ella Muzzey. I, Dorothy Lazenby, leave my golden curls to Betty Ball Embry, who I am sure has the soul of a blonde. I, Elizabeth Furlow, will my ability to get my man to the De- catur police. We, the Prophet, the Historian, and the Testator, will our respec- tive jobs to the three biggest stooges in next year's senior class. I have neither given nor re- ceived aid on this masterpiece, as anybody with common sense can tell. Pledged: Mary Wells, McNeill, Testator. Witnesses: Winnie the Pooh Westly Greetings to Graduates and Alumnae DECATUR WOMAN'S EXCHANGE BALLARD'S Dispensing Opticians Thirty-three Years of Dependable Optical Service Three Locations for Your Convenience Service, Quality Merchandise, Ac- curate and Expert Workmanship. All the Same at Each Location. WALTER BALLARD OPTICAL CO. Three Locations 105 Peachtree 382 Peachtree 480 Peachtree Clock Medical Arts W. W. Orr Sign Building Doctor's Bldg. History (Continued from Page 1) The third fall came 'round as falls always do, And we found a new employment: We protected the freshmen so tender and new. (It's great to be important I) At the junior banquet our great elation Brought warm blushes to our cheeks. Oh, brilliant was table conversation (We'd been thinking it up for weeks!) In elections that spring we wei prosperous They saw our true worth at last : All the most important officers Came from our junior class I We lived that summer with eager heart, We longed to show our genius, We longed to play the leading part. (In short, we wanted to be seniors 1) Fall clothed the world in red and brown, As we came the fourth time back. And Miss Scandrett clothed us in cap and gown Of awe-inspiring black. The plan for the University Center Brought hopes of greater joys: It caused into our class to enter Two nice Emory boys ! One of our services to knowledge Was those exam-books blue: In the book store of the college, We cut their price in two I Campaigning for greater Agnes Scott, Got money stroke by stroke. We passed the goal by quite a lot. (And now we face life broke!) "O-Me-0 and You-My-Pet" Was our great Senior Opera. It was true art to music set. (And what's more it was "proper"!) Mile. Giard Comes As French Student A Parisian girl is to be the French exchange student at Agnes^ Scott next year, according to an announcement from Miss Lucile Alexander. Her name is Nicole Marie Henriette Giard, and she has been working on English at the Sorbonne. M. Giard's father is a lawyer and a member of the Legion of Honor. Her mother, whose father is a commander of the Legion and Director General of Agriculture, has relatives in America; the ma- ternal grandmother was born in Newark. One of the new student's brothers is a cabinet member in the French Marines, and two others are engineers. It's June of '39 at last And Class Day now is come It's hard to belheve four years have passed Since we were freshmen dumb. Oh years have flown, and naught's the same n the ever-changing order Four times has Harrisons changed its name And skirts are four times shorter. Four years we've haunted the tea house And loved the colonnade, Four years we've feasted at wee hours On some crazy escapade. Though many things are quite new-fangle You can always count on one thing: When they cut the grass on the quadrangle, You smell onions in the spring! Gone, gone are those four blissful years ! So as we mourn be gentle! Seniors stay on the verge of tears Old age makes us sentimental. Thank You for Your Patronage FIFTH AVENUE SHOE SHOP PICTURE FRAMING ALL KINDS WEDDING GIFTS Graduation Gifts Father's Day Cards Art and Frame Shop 99 Pryor St., N. E. Near Loew's Grand Carefree Days are here again! TWO - PIECE PIQUE PLAY SUITS. Short skirt and blouse made together with separate bloomers. Red and blue checks on white, black and yellow on white, green and du- bonnet on white. 3.98 Sports Shop Street Floor Pjadll/ttxStmi. 4 THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS, TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 1939 Phi Beta Kappa Admits Four New Members On Friday, June 2, in the Gaines Chapel, Miss Muriel Harn, Professor of German and secretary of the local chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, who was introduced by Dr. J. R. McCain, an- nounced that four seniors had been admitted into this honor society. These are Jean Bailey, of Atlanta; Virginia Kyle, of Huntington, West Virginia, and Mamie Lee Ratliff, of Sher- rard, Mississippi. __ Employment Prospects for College Graduates Brighten 1939 Report Predicts More Jobs Than in Two Preceding Years Minneapolis. Employment pros- pects for 1939 graduates from American colleges and universities are brighter than in the previous two years, or in 193 3, though less hopeful than ten years ago, ac- cording to preliminary results of a national survey made public here today by King Merritt, vice-presi- dent of Investors Syndicate. Ninety-one per cent of the 146 institutions of higher learning in the survey reported that 50 per cent or more of their 1939 grad- uates would have steady jobs be- fore the end of this summer. June, 1938 Job prospects the same as or greater than those of June, 193 8, were predicted by 88 per cent of the schools replying to the ques- tionnaire. Ninety-four per cent of the co- educational and men's colleges ex- pected 50 per cent or more of their male graduates to be attached to a regular payroll within ninety days of graduation. Eighty-seven per cent of 108 co-educational and women's colleges estimated that 50 per cent or more of their female graduates would be gainfully em- ployed before autumn started. Better Prospects Outlook for positions the same as or greater than those of June, 193 8, was forecast by 88.9 per cent of the co-educational and male universities for their male graduates this year. Job prospects the same as or greater than those of June, 193 8, were predicted by 5 9 per cent of the 108 co-educa- tional and women's institutions for their 1939 female graduates. This employment survey was started after the Easter vacation, during which considerable num- bers of employers always send their representatives to colleges to interview prospective employees. "Promising prospects for this year's college graduates," explained Mr. Merritt, "result from an im- provement in business conditions, greater efforts on the part of col- leges and universities to obtain po- sitions for both men and women graduates, and the fact that lead- KING HARDWARE COMPANY Sycamore Street BOWEN PRESS COMMERCIAL PRINTING AND STATIONERY TYPEWRITERS AND RIBBONS Blotters Note Paper Poster Paper Office Supplies 421 Church St. De. 0976 Decatur, Ga. Awards {Continued from Page 1) Special senior honors include: With high honor Emily Harris, Cora Kay Hutchins, Marie Mer- ritt, Lou Pate, Mamie Lee Ratliff, Sarah Thurman, Mary Ellen Whet- sell; with honor Jean Bailey, Vir- ginia Kyle; honor roll based on 193 8-39 session Jean Bailey, Em- ily Harris, Cora Kay Hutchins, Helen Lichten, Marie Merritt, Lou Pate, Mamie Lee Ratliff, Sarah Thurman, Mary Ellen Whetsell. ing employers are satisfied with employees recruited from college campuses. Employment of Women "Thirty-one of the 108 co-edu- cational and women's institutions, or 28.8 per cent, reported employ- ment of female graduates this year would exceed that of June, 193 8, and 63 schools, or 5 8.3 per cent, said prospects now were the same as a year ago. Only 12, or 11.1 per cent, put position prospects as HEARN'S Ladies' and Men's Ready-to-Wear Courtesy of HARRIS' PHARMACY The Place to Go After the Dance or Show THE NEW PIG'N WHISTLE Delicious Sandwiches Home Made Ice Cream Memorial Service Features Tribute to Miss Hopkins A remembrance service honoring the builders and friends of the college who have died in the fifty years of its life was climaxed by the unveiling of a bust of Miss Nannette Hopkins, late Dean Emeritus, in Gaines Chapel Sunday afternoon. Alumnae, students, fac- ulty members, and other friends gathered to pay tribute to those who had major roles in the devel- opment of Agnes Scott since its founding as an Institute in 1889. The service opening with the playing of Delmas' Reverie by Olive Mai Rives at the harp and Mr. C. W. Dieckmann at the or- gan. Dr. R. O. Flinn gave a pray- er dedicating the program. Selections from Pericles and Shelley's Adonais, by Jean Bailey, set the theme of the service. Miss Llewellyn Wilburn, in a tribute to the deceased, rededicated the col- lege to the aims of its builders. "The work they did will live on, not only in the brick and mortar of Main Building, but in all the routine life of the college . . . per- meated with the faith they had in building it," she said, recalling the ideals first set up by the founders. Mrs. S. G. Stukes sang lt O Rest in the Lord," accompanied at the less favorable than in June, 193 8. "Twenty-eight colleges, or 25.9 per cent, indicated employment prospects were greater than in June, 1937. Fifty-nine schools, or 54.7 per cent, thought the present outlook the same as that in 1937, and only twelve institutions, or 11.1 per cent, believed that pros- pects were less than two years ago. "When compared with 1933, 63 schools, or 5 8.3 per cent, predicted that present prospects were bright- er. Seventeen, or 15.7 per cent, thought chances the same as six years ago; and ten, or 9.3 per cent, felt prospects less favorable. In contrast to 1929, nineteen colleges, or 17.6 per cent, believed employ- ment chances now were better; 2 5, or 23.1 per cent, said job prospects were the same; and 41, or 3 8 per cent, stated present prospects less favorable than a decade ago." organ by Mr. Dieckmann. Dr. J. R. McCain, in his presen- tation of the bust of Miss Hopkins, gave the history of the bust and paid tribute to Miss Hopkins as "the representative of all the wom- en who have had a large part in the building of Agnes Scott." Fol- lowing his talk, Eleanor and Eva Calley, nieces of Miss Hopkins, un- veiled the bust, executed in white marble by Stefan Thomas, Atlanta sculptor. Dr. McCain gave the closing prayer. Sermon (Continued from Page 1) speech are violent, whose ethics claims perfection, who asks for a complete devotion to the role of God, who portrays the benevolence of God in extravagant terms, and whose career ends on the cross. "Those who see this Christ clear- ly," said Dr. Colwell, "are often won to an attitude of devotion to Him, that gives their life an endur- ing tension . . . between what Jesus was and said and what we are. This is the dynamic of the Christian religion. Those with a clear vision of Christ also have an abiding peace. The faith that Jesus was right makes tolerable the trag- edy of human existence, both per- sonal and social." In conclusion Dr. Colwell urged the devotion to Jesus that provides both power for action and strength to endure tragedy, pointing out that other bases are broken up, but this one will not be shaken. Have That Graduation Jewelry Looked After COURT SQUARE JEWELERS 127 E. Court Square Save on All Your Automobile Accessories Lowest Prices Use Our Easy Payment Plan WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE Complete Stock Wallace Reid, Mgr. This Little June Graduate was as cool as a on graduation day . . . because she had a whole room full of gifts from RICH'SI Each with a Rich's Gift Exchange Certificate ... in case she should change her mind. RICH'S THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS. TUESDAY, JUNE 6. 1939 5 Woolley (Continued from Page 1) toms, felt it even more in the deep- er things which make the institu- tion. Many characteristics of this college impressed me as I studied and thought about it; there are two that seem to me outstanding. The first is courage. Take as an illustration the financial hurdles which it has faced, which it may still be facing, since it is a college for women. Perhaps my long ex- perience as a college executive makes me peculiarly sensitive to statements such as: "Until 1910 the institution had no endowment, but was entirely dependent upon income from students"; "The Insti- tute continued to have annual de- ficiencies, and also felt the press- ing need of more land and build- ings"; "But words cannot describe the anxiety, the care, the responsi- bility, the constant efforts to econ- omize, the dismay when making reports of deficiencies, the plan- ning from session to session, while with all he could do the President saw debt piling up"; "Education for women was not "then appreci- ated"; "It was no easy task to grow from a grammar-grade school to the level of a college. This process of discontinuing each year the low- est grade and adding a higher one at the top was very disheartening to some of the students who were in attendance at that period." Being a senior "for four consecu- tive years without being able to graduate" seems to me to justify the application of "dauntless" to the student body as well as to the administration. The driving power behind this dauntless spirit was idealism. I wonder whether there can be cour- age of the highest type without idealism, or the application of idealism to life without courage. In other words, it takes courage to be idealistic. One of the first things that this college did after it developed into an Institute was to formulate an ideal, and during the years since that day it has been try- ing to make it a reality. I probab- ly do not need to remind the alum- nae and close friends of the college of what that ideal consisted: a lib- eral curriculum; a high standard of scholarship; "all the influences of the college conducive to the formation and development of Christian character." For this service to us all I bring the grati- tude of the academic world to Agnes Scott College. Gifts of College During the last half century, the college has often asked for gifts; if it had not asked and received we would not be here today en- joying this celebration. It is some- times forgotten that for a half cen- tury it has also been a giver of gifts gifts infinitely greater than any that it has received, generous as those have been. It is not be- cause it has received but because it has given that the educational world honors this institution. And what it has to give is peculiarly needed today. President Gaines had "become interested in Christian education, had been impressed with its great possibilities for good," so he tells us in "The Story of Agnes Scott College." I wonder whether even he fully appreciated the possibili- ties for good of Christian educa- tion? Bill of Rights It seems hardly fair at a "festa" like this to throw a shadow but I wonder whether we can fully ap- preciate the need of these possibili- ties for good in the immediate fu- ture unless we have also in mind tne possibilities for that which is not good. Those of us living near the New York World's Fair have been reminded more than once of the Bill of Rights the right to "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." Today is striking a blow at that human right. The right to life. What is hap- pening is something so incredible that it is impossible perhaps mer- cifully impossible for the human mind to grasp it. Wholesale mas- sacre of those whose only crime is that they are in the pathway of the monster, which we call "power politics." China, Ethiopia, Ger- many, Austria, Spain, the Jewish race, bear incredible testimony to the barbarism just beneath the veneer of what we are pleased to call "Civilization." The right to liberty. That has no meaning in the phraseology of the dictator. Some day the books will be opened, the lips unsealed, and the world will know the trag- edy not only among the victims of concentration camps and prisons, but among the nominally free citi- zens of those states where "every- thing that is not forbidden is com- pulsory." Freedom of religion; freedom of speech; freedom of the press; freedom of assembly we, happily citizens of the United States, take them for granted. To be deprived of freedom would mean to our mental and spiritual selves what being deprived of air to breathe, would mean to our physical selves. The right to the pursuit of hap- piness. Happiness! What a sardonic ring that word must have^n the ears of millions of human beings in this year of our Lord, 1939. For them there is nothing left save stark endurance, endurance to the breaking point. There is something very disquiet- ing in this projection of a Declara- tion of Rights of the 18th Century against a background of the 20th Century. An age of progress, the development of civilization? I wonder! Progress, if measured in terms of flight through the air and under the sea; of mechanical in- genuity and devices for speed and comfort. But what about the de- velopment of the all-round human being? Are we in danger of sub- stituting the ideal of the robot for that of the full-grown man? Honor A "second fundamental of human living, at which a blow is being struck today, is honor, as represent- ed in the sanctity of the pledged word. "When faith is lost, when honor dies, the man is dead." "When honor dies, the nation is dead." In a day of tragedy, no tragedy is comparable with the loss of faith in the pledged word, dis- regard of the sanctity of treaties. Disregard of the sanctity of trea- ties is the child of "power poli- tics"; the lust for power will brook nothing in the way of at- tainment of its end. A recent edi- torial compares "the pledge with the performance," in the case of the Nazi government. The pledge: "After the solution of the question of the Saar the German govern- ment is willing and determined to accept in its innermost soul the Pact of Lacarno." (Jan. 30, 1934.) The performance: On March 7, 1936, Germany remilitarized the Rhineland zone in violation of the Pact of Locarno. The pledge: "Germany has neither the wish nor the intention to mix in internal Austrian affairs, or to annex or unite with Austria." (May 21, 193 5.) The performance: On March 12, 1938, Germany annexed Austria. The pledge: "I repeat here that if this problem (con- cerning the Sudeten area for Czecho-Slovakia^ is solved, there will be no further territorial prob- lems in Europe for Germany." (Sept. 26, 193 8.) The perfor- mance: On March 14, 1939, Ger- man troops drove into what re- mained of Czecho-Slovakia and annexed it. One week later Ger- many annexed Memel. In less than a score of years after the "Nine Power Treaty," Japan ruthlessly tore to pieces that "scrap of paper"; in less than ten years after signing the Paris Pact, Italy w'antonly invaded Ethiopia. "What doth it profit a nation if it gain the whole world and lose its own soul?" In very truth, "unless there is faith there can be no human re- lations." Adjustment We might as well confess that it is not easy for human beings to live together, not easy in our own homes; in our social groups; in our business relations; even in our own churches. The minute human beings are brought together in groups, there begin to be problems of adjustment. And the very pro- gress of the age in which we live, has intensified, made more acute, these problems. In the first place, we are neighbors, the world around. And being neighbors brings with it the necessity of being "good neighbors." Again, the effacing of frontiers has increased the struggle for a livelihood, there are no longer the broad reaches in which to "spill over." Mechanical devices, ma- chinery, mass production, mass distribution, have forced upon la- bor a new adjustment. Competi- tion has become more keen, the struggle of the individual to find a place for himself, more of a problem. The increase in the tem- po of living, the speeding up of life, has "speeded up" the difficul- ty of living. The world has be- come a harder world in which to live, less poised, less reflective, more "on edge." In other words, the human problem has become the problem of the day in the home, in the community, in the nation, in the world. It is against such a background that education the education of women, in this case has its oppor- tunity. This problem of learning how to live together is a challenge to the trained mind. An age in which the impossible in the scien- tific world has become common- place, is not the age in which to say that human mentality is unequal to the solution of economic, politi- cal and social problems. There must be a "way out," all along the line! A way out of the contradic- tion of overproduction and multi- tudes starving; a way out of the economic difficulties at the basis of conflicts among the nations; a way out of racial antagonisms. Im- mensely difficult problems, but so were the problems faced and solved by the Edisons and Marconis, the Curies and Einsteins, the hosts of scientists working miracles in the laboratories of the world. We take the incredible for granted every day; sit at home and listen to voices from the other side of the globe with as great ease as if they came from the other side of the room; read nonchalantly of voy- ages through the air in hours which in the time of our grandpar- ents, took months and even years. "Aladdin's Lamp" and "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea" have no thrills for the child of to- day! The story teller of the Arab- ian Nights and Jules Verne are tame compared with what he ac- cepts as a commonplace. (Continued on Page 6, Col. 3) MISS MEREDITH STEBBINS SIMMON S COLLEGE WINNERS OF SETS OF 8 STERLING COFFEE SPOONS Miss Eva L. Dills Hunter College Miss Anne Humphreys Smith College Miss Susan Klaber Woman's College of Univ. of No. Carolina Miss Justine H. Lorman Univ. of Penn. (Women's) Miss Floreine Morris Florida State College Miss Edith L. Moxley Skidmore College Miss Eileen B. Nixon Hood College Miss Katherine Noland Mount Holyoke College Miss Elva Dawn Outland N. J. College for Women Miss Lucy Parton Sweet Briar College Miss Elizabeth H. Phillips Stephens College Miss Araceli Maria Riera College of New Rochelle Miss Helen V. Roberts Russell Sage College Miss Leocadia Roszczewski College of St. Elizabeth Miss Dorothy Rowand Conn. College for Women Miss Lois Simmons Texas State College for Women Miss Gloria Tanasso Barnard College Miss Marie Ulmer Mary Baldwin College Reed & llfiirtoii 6 THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS. TUESDAY. JUNE 6. 1939 Events of Past Year Pass in Review Sept. 21 Agnes Scott once again unfolds its portals and a new freshman class is welcomed. Sept. 22 The new students and their sponsors get acquaint- ed at the Alumnae tea. Sept. N 23 Classes begin, and we all settle down (?) for an- other long grind. Oct. 1 Twenty-six girls make the Honor Roll for 1937-1938. Oct. 12 Chi Beta Phi Sigma honors five with membership. Oct. 15 And the Freshmen capture the Black Cat again! This time 'The Fate of Kitty Black" wins for the frosh. Oct. 29 The whole campus is saddened by the news that Miss Nannette Hopkins, our beloved dean emeritus, has passed away at her home in Virginia. Oct. 31 - Nov. 5 Student government sponsors Honor Week on the campus with appropriate speakers in chapel. Nov. 3-5 Delegates Watkins, Benson, Sewell, Guthrie, and Merritt have an exciting trip to the press convention in Cincinnati. Nov.10 Lecture Association presents Dr. Edgar Goodspeed as its first speaker of the year. Nov. 11 The seniors regain their lost youth, and have one last fling with dolls and all-day suckers on Little Girl Day. Nov. 12 Miss Charlotte Hunter speaks at the solemn Inves- titure service. Nov. 17-24 A log fire and stacks of fascinating new books make the library a very popular place during Book Week. Nov. 17 Mortar Board entertains the Sophs. Nov. 18 Margaret Hopkins, Marjorie Merlin uphold the Hottentots against the popular British debate team on the question: "Resolved, that the British Empire is a menace to world peace." Nov. 18 Alumnae week-end opens with Evelyn Hanna's telling us about "Blackberry Winter." Nov. 19 Blackfriars presents "Stage Door," and scores an- other triumph. Dec. 1-8 A deathly hush reigns as exams occupy everyone's attention. Dec. 10 Mortar Board recognition services; Mrs. Holcombe Greene, past president of the Agnes Scott chapter, speaks. Dec. 10 The annual Xmas party for the underprivileged children of Decatur. Dec. 11 Miss Evelyn Wall directs the 30th annual Carol service. Dec. 14 Academic Council announces new regulations re- garding graduation with high honor. Dec. 16 School's out! The student body scatters to the four winds as Christmas holidays roll around again. Dec. 27-31 Mary Ellen Whetsell and Henrietta Thompson represent A. S. C. at the N. S. F. A. congress at Purdue. Jan. 3 Classes begin again, but most of the recitation is ex- cited discussion of holiday fun. Jan. 20 We get a marvelous R. C. A. combination radio- record player in the Murphey Candler building, and jit- ter-bugging takes the campus with a rush! Jan. 21 Cora Kay Hutchins, Marie Merritt, Sara Thurman, Lou Pate and Mary Ellen Whetsell are named by Phi Beta Kappa. Jan. 27 Dr. McCain and Mr. Stukes meet with the Associa- tion of Georgia Colleges in Macon to discuss the pro- posed University Center. Dr. McCain is elected presi- dent of the Association. Jan. 28 Mortar Board entertains with a tea for the day stu- dents and their parents. Feb. 2 The "Agonistic" is changed to the "Agnes Scott News" after much heated discussion of the relative merits of various names. Feb. 7-14 Dr. John W. McSween conducts religious week on the campus. Feb. 8 Adelaide Benson is named May Queen ! Voting still goes on for the twelve beauties in the May court. Feb. 13-15 Agnes Scott and Emory cooperate in conducting the Citizenship Institute at Tech. Feb. 14 Hottentots go nautical as Dr. McCain entertains the student body at luncheon in the gym and the open- ing guns are fired in the campaign to raise $40,000. Feb. 18 Juniors shine at Junior Banquet. Blackfriars pre- sents "Dream of An August Night." Feb. 22 Founder's Day; a holiday with a banquet and the Cotillion Club dance as high lights. Feb. 24 Maurice Hindus speaks on the European situation with emphasis on Czechoslovakia. Feb. 24 Campaign closes! $52,002 were raised, and the Sophomores, after lagging behind all the way, led in contributions. Dr. McCain declared two holidays one on Feb. 28, and the other on March 21, to give us an extra day for spring holidays. March 8-15 Exams oh, where did the time go second quarter ? March 15-21 Spring holidays. March 20 Margaret Hopkins and Marjorie Merlin uphold Agnes Scott in a dual debate at Sophie Newcomb college. March 25 Book titles form the theme for the Mardi Gras Floats. Woolley (Continued from Page 5) There is a curious attitude prev- alent, the attitude that because problems in the economic, the po- litical, the social world are diffi- cult, they are therefore insoluble. Suppose that attitude had prevailed in the scientific laboratory? If it had, we would be back in the horse and buggy age; reading by the kero- sene student lamp. Rather, we would be traveling by the ox team and perusing our month old or year old news by the aid of the tallow-dip. There is nothing more difficult to understand than the mentality which boasts of the pro- gress made in the mechanical world but fails to see any hope of pro- gress in the political and social world. At this point, the world prob- lem becomes the responsibility of the undergraduate. How are you preparing yourself to meet it, pre- paring yourself in the class-room, in your study of economics and political science and international relations; in your acquirement of facility in languages other than your own; in history and literature and art the contributions of the nations to the culture of the world, our common heritage. To what end? You will not all be diplo- mats that goes without saying but many of you will have a chance to help in the training of diplomats and government offi- cials, in the home and school and club and church; you all may have a part in shaping public opinion, in directing the course of our pol- icy as a nation. The citizens of this republic have not yet begun to realize the responsibility which rests upon us as individuals, as well as members of groups. Suppose nearly twenty years ago individual citizens had been informed intelli- gently with regard to the signifi- cance of the United States joining the League of Nations. Would the action of the Senate have been what it was? By no means! If we had not f left an empty chair at March 27 Lecture Association proudly presents Andre Maurois, famous French writer, who lectures on humor and wit. March 27-30 Pi Alpha Phi claims the spotlight by sending delegates to a national convention for the first time. March 30 The Glee Club presents "The Gondoliers" for its annual operetta. March 30 Student elections begin in chapel. April 7-8 Virginia Milner heads the committee as our cam- pus plays hostess to the Georgia Athletic Federation of College Women. April 8 Miss Alexander speaks on "Scholarship" as Caro- lyn Forman, Ruth Slack, Margaret Hopkins, Evelyn Baty, Lutie Moore, Eleanor Hutchens, Sophie Montgom- ery, Jane Moses, Katherine Patton, and Henrietta Thompson are admitted into Mortar Board. April 21 Mary Ellen Whetsell elected first woman presi- dent of the Southeastern Region of the National Stu- dent Government Federation at the convention held in Charleston. April 22 Blackfriars presents "The Green Vine/ 9 written by an alumna. May 5 Queen Adelaide and her court hold the center of in- terest as "Orpheus and Eurydice" is given in May Day Dell under colored lights. May 6 Shakespeare and Tchaikovsky turn over in their graves as the Seniorpolitan Opera Company i gives "O-Me-0 and You-My-Pet." May 8-15 Recitals by Virginia Kyle and Amelia Nickels observe National Music Week. May 17 Athletic Association banquet, with presentation of awards. May 19 Cora Kay Hutchins wins the Chi Beta Phi award for outstanding achievement in science. May 20 Everything else stops as the Silhouettes come out ! May 21-June 3 Final exams. June 1 Phi Beta Kappa announces election of Emily Harris, Virginia Kyle, Mamie Lee Ratliffe, and Jean Bailey. June 3 Agnes Scott celebrates her fiftieth birthday with the Alumnae Luncheon. Return engagement of "The Gondoliers." June 4 Dr. E. C. Colwell delivers the Baccalaureate sermon. Sophs begin to pick daisies! June . 5 Senior Class Day the limp daisy chain appears and is carried proudly by its admiring creators. June 6 Commencement address by Dr. Mary E. Woolley. Conferring of degrees. Announcement of awards and honors. The Asnes Scott News Agnes Scott College Student Newspaper Entered as second class matter at the Decatur, Georgia, post office. Vol. 24 Tuesday, June 6 No. 22 Eleanor Hutchens ' Editor Evelyn Baty Managing Editor Mary Louise Dobbs Business Manager Virginia Clower Betty Jean O'Brien Jeannette Carroll Elaine Stubbs Doris Weinkle Alumnae Editor Assistant Editors Assistant Feature Editors S? s ?" 5? lf Rebecca Drucker j ane Salters E T d,tor (nnv P j !fftr Jane waiters Eloise Lennard Cbpj Editor CnrxeM History Society Editor Florence Ellis A Martin Lil > Barrett Advertising Manager ^ nno Ma,t,n B ee Bradfield Anne Enloe ^poris i -.iM-.r Assistant Society Editors Georgia Hunt Hazel Solomon Ernestine Cass Feature Editors Exchange Editor Circulation Manager Reporters: M. Bedingcr, * Bradfield Cates, A. Chambless, L. Franklin, M. Gray, J. Lancaster, S. M. Lee, B. McCall, J. Osborne, T. Ripley, G- Slack, J. Steams, V. Watkins C. Willis. V. Williams, J. Witm;:n. Business Staff: E. Barrett, M. S. Dillard, M. Doak. L. Sale, L. Schwencke, M. Simp- son, W. Watkins, A. Wilds. that conference table of the na- tions, the world tragedy of today would never have come! This college is based upon the ideal of an institution of learning; it is also based upon the ideal of Christian College. Its Magna Char- ta includes: "the Bible a textbook;" "thoroughly consecrated as well as qualified teachers;" "all the influ- ences of the college conducive to the formation and development of Christian character;" "the glory of God the chief end of all." There is nothing more signifi- cant or more encouraging in this troubled day than the emphasis up- on its need of the spiritual. Listen for a moment to what was said at the opening of the Temple of Religion at The World of Tomorrow by the president of the Temple, the president of the World's Fair Corporation, the president of the Synagogue Coun- cil of America, the administrator of the Catholic Archdiocese of New York, the general secretary of the Greater New York Federa- tion of Churches: "Here is a reminder that man shall not live by bread alone.' " "The New York World's Fair needed this temple of religion to round out the story of man's past and to foretell the possibilities cf his future." "Religion must not divide. It must unite. Here in this Temple of Religion, men and women of differing creeds, but of one reli- gious spirit, shall meet in full, free, frank fellowship of the spirit, renouncing racialism, learn- ing to love the Lord our God with all our soul and all our mind, and learning to love our neighbors as ourselves." "The whole world struggle in all its forms today is one of es- sence, namely, the striving of man's ego with Almighty God the conflict between selfishness and love the tension between man's pride and God's constraint for brotherhood. We are called upon, not so much to dedicate a building as to re-dedicate our lives." "May it happily and speedily come to pass that all men recog- nize religion as due homage to Thee, and the clear guarantee of their freedom." "I am convinced that the great- est safeguard of democracy is a sincere recognition by its people of the eternal truths on which all true religion is based," said the Gover- nor of New York and the mayor of New York City added: "Outside we look forward. In this temple one looks backward for inspiration. There is nothing science can do to improve on the Ten Commandments or the Ser- mon on the Mount. That sermon might well be the guide for those who have the destiny of millions of people in their hands. Let us hope that the teaching of Him who has been an inspiration for 2,000 years may soon come to realiza- tion." It is a difficult world which we of this generation hand on to you of the next, but knowing young people I am confident that the very difficulty will be a stimulus. You have a problem to solve ex- ceeding in importance any problem ever faced in the history of the world, to prove that man is not born "a brute to sink i' the scale." May you have the high idealism, the dauntless courage characteristic of this college for your task. Mary E. Woolley.