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LITERARY SOCIETIES NUMBER 

Irenian Society 
Mezzofantian Society 



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1912 



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La Grange, Georgia 



LITERARY SOCIETIES NUMBER 



L^Miian Society 
Mezzo fa ntlan Societv 



Published Four Times a Year, in May. July, November, and Februar\ . 



Entered as Second-Class Matter June 2, 1910. at the Post-Office at i,aGraMge, 
Georgia, under Act of July 16. 1SS4. 



Killingrhurst-Randall Ptsr. Co., LaGrange, Ga. 



HISTORY OF THE IRENIAN SOCIETY 



BY :MISS PAULINE FOX 

The history of our noble society dates from the youthful days 
of our .iiraudmothers, from the days of lou"- a^o, even before 
dear 'Tncle Rufus"' came to rei$4U at " L. C." About the year 
ei.^hteen-eif^hty it was organized as the first literary society of 
LaCjraujL^e College. 

Its tone and purpose were then, as now, the very highest. Its 
aim was to foster good fellowship among its members, and to 
encourage and promote the intellectual culture and literary ac- 
tivity of its members and of the entire student-body of the Col- 
lege. Throughout its history, the Irenian Society has stood for 
the highest principles; it has been an important factor in ce- 
menting those friendships that ennoble the lives of college girls; 
it has stimulated to mental activity hundreds of young women; 
it has helped to bring forth from all the departments of work at 
"LaGrange" minds and characters worthy to impress the histo- 
ry of our nation. 

Its former motive exists; nor has its past glory departed. 
With the same quiet dignity and power it continues to rule. 
What made the Irenian Society the pride and honor of olden 
days makes it an important contributor to the honor and glory 
of present days. 

W^e pay noble respects to all Irenians  to those of the yester- 
days, to-days, and to-morrows. To our Society this health we 
drink:  

"Irenian, may you always stand 
For the noble and true! 
Irenian, Irenian, here's to vou!" 



HISTORY OF THE ME2Z0FANTIAN SOCIETY 



BY MISS CLAIRE BECKWITH, '13 

Some one has said that a nation havin.o^ no history is indeed 
happy, but to a literary society such a statement is not applica- 
ble. "Happy beyond measure" is applied to that society whose 
orif^in stretches back into the distant past, whose annals have 
been kept and handed down from generation to g'eneration. 
We, as a society, cannot boast of an ancient orio^in; but our 
past has been a memorable one, and the Mezzofantian Society, 
since its or.ii^anization, has played no small part in the history of 
LaGrano^e College. 

Up to the year eighteen-ninety, there was in our college only 
one literary society, the Irenian; but in that same year this so^ 
ciety was divided into two divisions. One of these retained 
the name of its foster-mother; the other became known as the 
Mezzofantian Society. The real founder of the latter organi- 
zation was Mrs. Blanche Drake Smith, wife of Mr. Euler B- 
Smith. There were about thirty charter members of this organ- 
ization. Among them were Mrs. Blanche Drake Smith, Miss 
Maidee Smith, and Messrs. Euler, Leon, and Alwyn Smith. It 
was named for Cardinal Guiseppe Mezzofanti, a celebrated lin^ 
guist, who spoke forty-six different languages, and who was 
acquainted with sixty-four others. Fittingly indeed was "Ex- 
celsior" chosen as the motto of a society named for such a gen- 
ius. The colors selected for this new society were gold and 
black. 

From this time on, the Mezzofantian Society has flourished, 
each year becoming stronger and more influential in the college 
life of its members, among whom it claimed girls of great talent 
and power. 

In eighteen hundred and ninety*seveii, the two societies edited 
a magazine called the "Oreon." This periodical represented 
the work done by the entire student-body of the College. But 
this magazine lasted only a few years. 

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Two years ao-o the Mezzofaiitiaii Society pled<?ed to the Col- 
lege the sum of five hundred dollars for a Society Hall. A cer- 
tain amount of this sum has been paid, and we hope to meet the 
entire obligation within the next few years. In no phase of the 
Society work have the members shown more prominently their 
loyalty and love for the Society than in responding liberally to 
this cause. As a result of this response, we see no longer a 
mere "castle in Spain;" but, instead, we see a magnificent So- 
ciety Hall rising to grace the Greater I^aGrange of the near futures 

Mezzofantian Society history is so far brief; but with each 
year's adding something memorable to our history, with a high 
standard of ideals, with a clean record of work actually accom- 
plished, and with ''l^xcelsior" as our motto, and a remarkable 
success in carrying out this motto, we as a Society feel that, to 
a large extent, we are gradually attaining to our ideal. 




LITERARY FEATURES OF THE MEZZOFAN 
TIAN SOCIETY 



BY MISS LOTTIE BOND' 

AIT oro^aiiizatioiis exist for some purpose; sometimes several; 
purposes account for their existence. The latter is true of the 
OTo-anization called the Mezzofantian Society. Its prim ar\' pur- 
pose is this: to create in its members a love of the best literature. 
Realizing- the relation of literature to the other arts receivintr 
attention of colleo^e :irls-, we endeavor to correlate our study of 
these. Thus our programs are planned to- awaken interest, not 
only in good literature, but also in the arts of music and expres- 
sion. 

The Societv meets weekly, on Saturday evening, at eight 
o'clock, and remains in session usually an hour. This hour 
was chosen for the time of meeting because it is the only time 
during the week that the girls can put their studies aside and be 
free to derive both profit and pleasure from their Society work. 

The regular meetings of the Society are opened by all of the 
members' repeating the Lord's prayer in concert. Then the reg- 
ular order of business is followed. The roll-call is always re- 
sponded to with quotations from or about the subject to be dis- 
cussed in the meeting. Following the business feature come 
the literary and musical numbers of the program. 

The programs are planned and arranged by a committee of 
three, this committee being appointed by the President. This 
program committee divides the roll into different sections, and 
sees that each member of the Society takes an active part regu- 
larly in these programs. The committee arranges so that at 
many of our Society meetings we can give special study to some 
of our most distinguished writers and composers. 

l^'or variety in the character of the meetings, once every six 
weeks we have programs on miscellaneous topics: sometimes 
these are impromptu as to form. The latter programs train the 
mind to think and act cjuickly, and usually furnish a great deal 
of wit and amusement. 



The public debates, held twice a year, in the fall and the 
spriiii^. are by no means the least important of our Society's work. 
At each debate, four of our o^irls are chosen by the Society and 
igiven some interesting^ and instructive subject for discussion. 
These debates are .held in Hardwick Chapel on Saturday even- 
in.ofs. l^sually these public debate proj^^rams are attended by 
^ome pleasant, informal social function. 

Our opportunity for obtainino^ o^ood literature has been in- 
creased recently by a donation of ei^^hteen volumes of good lit- 
erature to our library. All the members of the Society have 
access to these books. As has been stated before, the para- 
mount purpose of our Society is to create an interest in good 
literature. This interest being created, we realize that we must 
make some effort to supply our ambitious members with some 
of the best examples of the purest literature. In this, as in other 
departments of our Sjciety. we strive to be true to our Society 
ideal, so well expressed in the motto, "Excelsior." To attain to 
higher things is ever our foremost desire. 




LITERARY FEATURES OF THE IRENIAN 
SOCIETY 



BV MISS VERA RAWLS 

The annual debate of the Irenian Society for the year 1912 
was held on the evening^ of January the twentieth. The subject 
for debate was, "Resolved, That the United States' senators 
should be elected by popular vote." The debaters were as fol- 
lows: affirmative, Misses Clyde Holmes and Virginia Johns; 
neo^ative, Misses Dolly Jones and Ethel Smith. The judo:es 
decided in favor of the neg-ative ,side. Other features of the 
l^roo^ram were piano solos by Misses Pauline Becton and Rosa 
Burks, a vocal solo by Miss Nell Smith, readings by Misses Ruth 
Trammell and Carrie Smith. 

The regular programs of the Society for each week average 
generally about seven numbers. These numbers consist of read- 
ings, vocal solos, piano solos, short selections from famous wri- 
ters, and sketches of their lives. Debates are frequently prom- 
inent features of these programs. 

Each regular meeting of our Society is opened with a prayer 
by some member of the Society. The next feature of the pro- 
gram is roll-call. To this each member is required to respond 
with a quotation from the writer who has been chosen for special 
study at this meeting. 

Occasionally at these regular meetings impromptu programs 
are rendered. 

Among the famous men of letters whose works receive popular 
attention and study in the literary department of our Society are 
Longfellow, Tennyson, Hawthorne, Poe, Lowell, Holmes, Dick- 
ens, Browning, Scott, and I^yron. 

Often the program is not confined to the study of any partic- 
ular writer, biit certain groups of good writers are considered as 
a whole. For instance, on May the twentieth the special topic 
of the program was " Women Writers." Among the interesting 
papers on this subject was a paper on "Two of luigland's Most 
Noted Women of Literature." 

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b'urlher deviations in these re.i^ular pro.uranis are sometimes 
allowed. For instance, on the first of April last year, the pro- 
tiTam descended from its usual dig-nified tone to correspond with 
the frivolous spirit of the day. (Juotations were about I'ools of 
I'olly. Anion " the frivolous numbers of this ])roo^ram was a 
paper on "Why April the First is Called All F'ools Day," a comic 
vocal duet, and a reading- by a youn.s: lady wearing: a dunce cap. 
On April the twenty-second, the quotations were su^jo^estive of 
current events. Other features of the program were, "What 
the Chamber of Commerce Means to a Town," and a ''Short 
Summary oj ICxisting Conditions in Mexico." 

A committee was appointed previous to April the fifteenth for 
the ])uriK)se of revisinii' the old lU'-F^aws of the Irenian Society. 
On April the fifteenth, a revised edition of the Hy-I.aws pre- 
pared by this committee was submitted to the Society and ac- 
cej'ited. 

On May the sixth, a very interesting program was given on the 
topic "Nature." The cjuotations were on "Nature Thoughts, " 
"My I^'avorite Nature Poem" and "What I Have Learned in 
m\- Study of Botany of the Wild P'lowers of LaOrange" were 
two excellent numbers of this special program. A debate con- 
tributed further to the enjoyment of this prog;ram. The subject 
for this debate was, "Resolved, That Nature Study should be 
given more attention in our graded schools." 




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SOCIAL DEPARTMENT OF THE IRENIAN 
SOCIETY 



BY MISS JULIA CORINXE PRENTISS 

On Saturday evening, September 27, the Irenian Society en- 
tertained its new members very delio^htfully with an "Ad.'"" 
party. Hach ^uest was requested to come representinj^^ some pop- 
ular advertisement. The "old girls" were requested to make 
"dates" with the "new girls." This being complied with, not a 
single member of the Society was excluded from the party. 

The History Hall, in which the guests were entertained, was 
most attractive on this occasion with its decorations of red and 
black, and purple and white i)ennants, showing the College and 
Irenian Society colors. Lovely ferns and cut flowers enhanced 
the beauty of the scene. 

Into this attractive room the guests were cheerfully welcomed 
by Misses Nell Smith and Pauline Becton, the "Post Toasties 
Kids," Then the guests were shown to a registration depart- 
ment. Here the Registrar, Miss Eddie May Chastain, repre- 
senting the "Merry Widow Flour," registered the name and 
*'ad."of the guest, and gave her a card, shield-shaped like 
the Irenian pin, upon which were written numbers correspond- 
ing to the numbers worn by each "ad." represented at the party. 
The guests were recjuested to write opposite these numbers the 
results of their guesses. 

This guessing was a successful scheme for having the guests 
get acquainted with one another. Both teachers and pupils en- 
tered into the contest with great enthusiasm and enjoyment^ but 
not all of them could get the prizes offered for the most guesses. 
Miss Willie Lafferty was the fortunate contestant, and to her 
was awarded a beautiful Irenian pennant. 

After this feature of the entertainment, a delicious salad course 
was served. This was supplemented with an "ice" course. 

Some of the guests who partook of this hospitality were the 
''Kodak Girls," Misses Daisy Boney and Dolly Jones: "Buster 
Brown and Mary Jane," Misses I^Vances Rumble and (lenevieve 

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I'rench; "Rexall Hair Tonic," Miss Martha Woodall; a "Red 
Cross Nurse," Miss Mattie Norman; "Old Dutch Cleanser," 
Mrs. Howell and Miss Hallie Smith; and "Little Boy Blue," 
Miss Marjoree Humber. Numerous other popular "ads." were 
represented. 

Again the Irenian Society acted as hostess on Monday even- 
ing, October the twenty-eighth. A "Birthday Party" was this 
time the mode of entertainment. Each guest in attendance 
brought with her a sum of pennies representing, in number, the 
years of her life. The proceeds of this entertainment will be 
used in helping to furnish our new Society Hall. An excellent 
literary and musical program furnished entertainment for the 
guests. The following is a copy of the program rendered:  

Piano Duet  Mrs. Nelson and >Hss Clara Solomon. 

Reading  Miss Kittie Pilcher. 

Vocal Solo  Miss Hallie Smith. 

Violin Solo Mrs. p:thel D. Hill. 

\^ocal Solo  Miss Nell Smith. 

Reading  Miss Kula Bradford. 

Vocal Solo  Miss Pauline Becton. 

I^iano Solo  Miss Margaret luiglish. 
After this program simple refreshments were served, and a 
social half-hour was enjoyed by all. 




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SOCIAL DEPARTMENT OF THE MEZZOFAN- 
TIAN SOCIETY 

BV MISS RUTH RICHARDS 

On Saturday evening, September 2H, 191 J, the old members 
of the Mezzofantian Society entertained in honor of the new 
members with a "tacky party." The tacky idea w^as predomi- 
nant throughout the entertainment for the evening. The Oym- 
nasium. on account of its spaciousness, was chosen as the most 
convenient place for the party. 

Miss Ruby Xewsom, chairman of the Social Committee, as- 
sisted by Miss Lottie Bond, stood just within the door of the 
Gymnasium and received the guests. When all the guests had 
arrived, pencils and cards for a vegetable contest were passed 
around, and with this the fun began. 

After the conclusion of this contest, there were bright musical 
numbers to add to the entertainment of those present. Red 
lemonade was then served, in handsome pint cups, from a large 
tin bucket. Then voting tickets and pencils w^ere passed, and 
every one was requested to cast her vote for the tackiest person 
])resent. 

After this feature of of the entertainment. Misses Lessie Lewis 
and Lena Fowler invited the guests to participate in an old- 
fashioned picnic spread. This feast consisted of such delicacies 
as stick candy, ginger cakes, peanuts, and red lemonade. 

Immediately following the refreshments, the prizes for the two 
contests of the evening were awarded by Rev. H. Ij. Hale, the 
Dean of our college and a loyal Mezzofantian. Misses Mildred 
Eakes and liloise Linson were the fortunate contestants. To 
the former was given a package of chewing-gum for being de- 
clared the tackiest guest of the party: to the latter, a box of 
crackers tor being the most successful guesser in the vegetable 
contest. 

The evening's entertainment was concluded by humorous se- 
lections given by Misses Lessie Lewis and Ruby Xewsom. 



For days j^receding (October 19, everywhere, it seemed, on 

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College Hill flying rumors, telliiio: of our approaching- carni'vaU 
were afloat. All who saw and heard these were on tiptoe with 
expectation. Our expectation and curiosity were excited alniost 
beyono^ bounds, when, on the very evening of the entertainment,, 
we saw the following curious and sui prising anncuiiLement of 
the opening carnival:  

"The Mezzo Carnival is going to be grand! 
With shows and eatables right at hand. 
Really, its going to be some nice, 
And everything's at such a low price. 
Why, that Fortune-Teller's worth many a pence, 
And picture shows here are only three cents. 
The Parisian Figures are the most beautiful ever, 
And Punch and Jud}- are so very clever; 
And that big Ground-Hog and the Swimming-Match 
May scare 3'ou a bit but neither will scratch; 
And you will laugh the whole way through. 
Aw! come on, girls, I'm going, aren't you?"' 

(Signed M, E.) 

But at last our curiosity was to be satisfied. At eight we were 
off for the Carnival. Even before we reached the carnival 
grounds, we were greeted by boisterous notes of good cheer. 

Prom a hundred megaphones, it seemed, shouts of welcome 
came forth. Immediately it was felt that the carnival spirit 
pervaded everywhere. Here and there were "spielers" inviting 
us to patronize the attractions they represented. 

We were hardly made choosers for ourselves. Before we 
realized it, we were being swept along with the group of revelers 
who were headed for the Fortune-Teller's tent. AHss Jane Al- 
derman stood before this tent and loudly proclaimed Madam 
Kominiski the Fortune-Teller's success in her prophecies of 
the future. Madam Kominiski (Miss }Hldred Kakes) made 
known many wonderful and delightful things for the future, 
and in so doing gladdened the hearts of many of her patrons. 

Peeling delighted and charmed over our fortunes, we went 
forth from the Fortune-Teller's to seek another amusement 
ecjually as entertaining. Our eyes and ears were both attracted 
by the posters and "spielers" before a nearby door. Upon closer 
inspection we found that this highly attractive place was the 
abode of the marvelous Ground-Hog and Swimming- Match, 

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Miicli had been seen and heard concernin.iL; this ferocious ani- 
mal and this great athletic feat. When we had drawn (jnite 
near, we learned from Miss Lena Fowler, the "spieler" and su- 
pervisor here, that only one exhibition of these world-wide curi- 
osities would be made. We were, therefore, detained for a few 
moments while all the revelers within sight were collected. 

We were then ushered in to wait for a few minutes, in a flurrx- 
of curiositv and excitement, for the exhibition. What was our 
disappointment, as well as our surprise, to find, when the cur- 
tain was drawn back, that our wonderful Ground- Hog was 
nothing more than a string of sausage stretched across the wall, 
and beside it, our Swimming-Match, an ordinary match, was 
serenely floating in a bowl of clear, cool water. 

Recovering soon from our disappointment, we hurried out and 
onward to discover some other form of amusement. The first 
thing we heard, upon reaching the open air, was the voice of 
Miss Lottie Bond, telling of the wonderful and w^orld-famed 
"Punch and Judy Show," which she exhibited. We hurried 
rapidly forward, and gained the door just in time to be admitted 
with another group of jubilant sight-seers. 

We found that in "Punch and Judy" the actors taking the 
respective roles were Misses Ruth Richards and Ruby Newsom. 
Because of their dwarf-like stature, they stood on a trunk. Xow 
''Punch and Judy" were not pretty  nay, nay. But beauty is 
only skin deep, you know^ "Punch and Judy" possessed some- 
thing more attractive and entertaining in their remarkable wit 
and humor. They gave the crowd a most laughable entertain- 
ment with their program of love-making, songs, and jokes. 

Still merry over our amusing little show, we revelers sought 
still other entertainment. Rushing onward, we soon found our- 
selves before the door where we learned the beautiful Parisian 
iMgures, supposed masterpieces of the greatest sculptors, were 
exhibited. We quickly deposited (mr fees and went within, 
where we found Miss Lessie Lewis was just ready to begin to 
exhibit these wonderful figures. 

iMrst, among these works of art, was the marvelous "I'al 
Woman" (Miss Mallie Bedell), weighing seven hundred pounds. 
When introduced, this large and stupendous figure would give 
the crowd a very stately bow. Second, was the bewitchinglx' 

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pretty "Little Red Ridino^-Hood" (Miss Pauline Pierce '. When 
a string- attached to her was pulled, the fair little lady would 
swing her tiny basket. Next came the "jumping -Jack" ( Miss 
Inez Johnston). She, in a gay suit of red and green, would 
jump very nimbly whenever the cord attached to her was pulled. 
Fourth among these figures was our "Great Big Beautiful Doll" 
(Miss Christine Stone). Attired in a simple short white dress, 
with large blue bows on her golden hair and a sash of the same, 
she stood pretty and quiet, saying- sweetly, when bidden by her 
exhibitor, "Ma-ma" and "Pa-pa." Last but not least of these 
Parisian Figures, came "Billie Bounce" (Miss Louise Loehr). 
"Billy" wore blue trousers, a white sweater, and a white hat 
that almost concealed his merry face. When Miss Lewis would 
speak to him, Billy would obligingly bounce for his audience. 

When the exhibition was over, we repaired to the open air 
again, sorry that there were not some more wonderful figures to 
see. A few moments after we left the Parisian Figures, we 
heard some one calling, "Come see the Moving Pictures!" We 
(juickly and joyfully ran toward the "spieler" and were admit- 
ted into the opera house by Miss Claire Beck with, who supervised 
the whole performance. 

The characters posing- for these pictures were three ballet-dan- 
cers, Misses Annie Hines, Nina Maxwell, and Sarah Wesley. 
These, together with their grandmother, Miss Clara Greene, af- 
forded all sorts of fun and amusement by casting their shadows 
on a tightlv stretched sheet and bv acting various little dramas. 



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THE ATHLETICS OF OUR SOCIETIES 



BY MISS DOLLY JONES i IREXIAN ) AND 
MISS LENA FOWLER ( MEZZOFANTIAN ) 

One of our c^reatest scholars in definiiiii- education savs. "lul- 
ucation is the development of the whole man: a com])lete educa- 
tion increases the pupil's bodily health and strength." Xot until 
comparatively modern times have our promoters of learning 
realized the significance of this view of education. h'or manv 
years it was believed that only that which contributed to the 
development of the mental faculties constituted an education. 
To-day those who clini^ to this limited interpretation of educa- 
tion are branded as "old foo^y." Education to-day means men- 
tal development, but it means more. Science has proved that 
the best mental development is not possible without the best 
physical development: that mental caliber reflects physical cal- 
iber: and that whatever stimulates physical activity enlivens 
and Cjuickens mental action. 

Lono have we at LaGran.s^e accepted this broad interpretation 
of education, but not until recent years have we expressed faith 
in it. Hut we are glad to say that for the past two years we have 
shown strong faith in it. A feeling of interest in the physical 
education to-day is clearly manifested in our school. This does 
not mean that we are neglecting the mental for the physical, or 
that we are placing more emphasis upon the latter; but it does 
mean that we are realizing the true relation of physical devel- 
opment to mental development. 

We are providing for this complementary development. We 
have now a new and well equipped gymnasium, which affords 
ample indoor exercise for all our girls. A playground with 
basket-ball and tennis courts affords more outdoor exercise than 
is contained in mere walking. 

Our gymnasium includes in its equipment dumb-bells, wands, 
swinging rings, clubs, stall-bars, horizontal ladder, jum]>stand. 
and other excellent physical apparatus. 

Adjoining^ the Gymnasium is a large swimmings-pool, which 

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holds 30.000 gallons of water. In connection witii the pool are 
numerous rooms for shower-baths and lockers. ()n warm days 
it is not unusual for one to see the p:)3l full of f^irls enjoyin.fc all 
the delights of the water. 

The interest and enthusias:ii that is being- manifested in this 
year's .gymnasium work is larg^ely due to our gymnasium teach- 
er. Miss Eula Bradford, herself a splendid athlete and an enthu- 
siastic lover of sports. 

On rainy days we take our gymnastic exercises indoors; while 
on bricrlit, sunshiny days we .get exercise on our field, where 
.lumping, foot-races, and hop-races are indulged in. The run- 
nin.g-track of 220 yards also affords much beneficial exercise 
and enjoyment. The three new tennis-courts are in popular 
favor with the .girls. Much interest is now beings manifested in 
the I-^ield Dav exercises, which are scheduled for Monday before 
Thanksgiving. The features of that dav's sports will be match 
.games, such as, sack-races, relay-races, potato races, and basket- 
l)all games. The contestants in these sports will represent the 
physical assets of the two societies of our colle.ge. At present 
the Irenians and Mezzofantians are vying with each other in 
getting in good trim for the Thanksgivin.g Meet. 



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MEZZOFANTIAN YELLS AND SONGS 



BY MLSS Mir^DRED EAKES AND MISS RUBY NKWSOM 

Mezzo fantiaii , Me/.zofantian , 
We love you so dearly; 
We will never find }Our equal; 
Dear ]\Iezzo, here's to vou! 

Mezzo girls are high-minded; 
They study and don't mind it; 
Mezzo girls are high minded; 
vStudy all day long. 

Here's to the Mezzofantians! 

May they live a thousand years! 

Here's to the Irenians! 

May they live a thousand years less one day! 

For what would the Irenians be 

Should the Mezzos pass away? 

(Ti:ne "Everybody Works but Father") 
Ever^'body studies but Irenians; 
They can't study at all; 
Something is the matter; 
They have no sense at all. 
Just put us both together, 
And you will have some fun, 
Seeing the Mezzofantians 
Put Irenians ''on the bum." 

Rah! Rah! Re! Re! 
Who are we? Who are we? 
We are right; you are right; 
Mezzofantians out of sight! 

M-E-Z-Z-O spells Mezzo. 

The society with intellect, don't you know? 

SOCIETY SONG 
(Tune "America" ) 
Mezzofantian! 'tis to thee, 
Our dear Society, 
That we now sing! 
Long may your colors fly! 
To the black and gold we cry! 
Let us raise our banner high! 
Loyalty we bring. 

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Let us swell the praise; 
With cheerful voices raise 
Our Mezzo song! 
Let every one proclaim 
Thy glory, honor, fame; 
"Kxcelsior" is our aim. 
The sound prolong, 

(TuNK "Polly, Wolly, Doodle") 

The Mezzos lead a strenuous life: 

It's study and work all day. 

We've left the Irenians out of sight; 

We study and work all day. 

Farewell, farewell, farewell to the purple and while! 

The Mezzos true 

Form a valiant crew, 

And are 'waj' ahead in the fight. 




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IRENIAN SONGS AND YELLS 



ARRANGED BY MISS NEI^I, SMITH 

Biff and Sniff, 

Wheeze and Sneeze; 

No use talking-  

Irenian's THK CHKESE ! 
Me-a-ma, Mi-a-ma, 
Mezzos want their Ma-a-ma! 
Ripety, Ripety, Rip, Rap! 
Tipety, Tipety, Tip, Tap! 
Let us give the horse laug-h, 
Ha! Ha! Ha! 

Potatoes and mush and pumpkin seed, 
This is the stuff on which we feed; 
We are the hot stuff of creation; 
We are the Irenian Delegation! 
Boomer Lacker, Boomer Lacker, 
Boom, Boom, Hurrah, Hurrah! 
Irenians, Irenians, 
Rah! Rah! Rah! 

SONG 
(Air "Bluebell") 
Hard luck, old Mezzos! 
What can you do? 

These Irenians are too nmch for you. 
'Mid basket-balls flying, 
'Mid dust and cheer, 
We will be winnings 
When you're far from here! 
Razzle Dazzle, Hobble Gobble, 
Sis Boom Bah! 
Irenians, Irenians, 
Rah! Rah! Rah! 

Stand us on our head, 

Stand us on our feet, 

We Irenians can't be beat! 

SONG 

(Air "My Adeline") 

Irenian dear, Irenian dear, 

We love you true, indeed we do! 

In all our dreams 

Your victors gleam; 

You're the idol of our hearts, 

Irenian dear. 

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lJooier-raii|e;--er-raiig- tang, 
]k)oiner-raiig-er-raiig-tang. 
Iranian, Irenian, 
Bang-.' Bang! Bang! 

Lickity Lick, Lickity Lam, 
I'm an Irenian, 
Yes, I am! 

SONG 

(Air "School Days") 
Irenians, Iranians, dear old loyal Iranians, 
Holding- our colors, the purple and white, 
You may be sure we're ever all right. 
We'll through the years be always true. 
No matter what we find to do; 
And our praise will resound in all lands to go, 
Irenians, Irenians for aye. 

IRRNIAN SONG 
(Air "Columbia, tht^ Gem of the Ocean) 
Irenian, the pride of our college. 
We love thee with hearts warm and bright. 
We bow to thy grace and thy beauty, 
And sing thee our praises to-night. 
Thou hast ever been loving and gracious; 
Thy guidance has ever been wise; 
So we come with a purpose tenacious, 
And pledge thee th}- service to prize. 

(CHORUvS) 

Then hurrah for the 
Purple and white! 
Then hurrah for the 
Purple and white! 

We herald thy glory and honor; 

Then hurrah for the purple and white! 

We would cherish th}' memory ever. 
And keep in our hearts bright aglow 
The purpose which thou hast enkindled, 
Truth always and honor to know. 
And always in life proud jealous. 
With stranger or friend be we thrown, 
We should reverence Irenian the peerless, 
Nor shame us her name e'er to own. 
(Chorus) 



ESTABLISHED 1833 CHARTERED 1846 

LAGRANGE COLLEGE 

FOR GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN 

l^xperienced, well-trained teachers in every department: cur- 
riculum of standard .^rade. 

(xraded courses in music, art, and expression; a course in 
pedao;ogy and a normal course in Bible study; ad\antao'es in 
music unsurpassed in the South. 

New dormitory, g-ymnasium, swimmino-pool, and athletic 
field; outdoor sports, tennis, basket-ball, etc. 

POINTS TO BE NOTED 

The College has no "clubs" or sororities. 

The College was the first Southern college to adopt a uniform 
for girls. 

The College was the first college in the South to abolish to abol- 
ish those "apples of discord," "honors" and "medals." 

The College, for the past ten years, has had the same standard 
of admission as Emory College and the University of Georgia. 

The College lias been under the presidency of Rufus \\\ Smith 
for the past twenty-eight years, and during that time has 
graduated 554 young women. 

The College has a healthful location, being S^2 feet above sea- 
level, 142 feet above the railroad stations, and a half-mile 
from the from the business part of town. 

The College is a DEMOCRATIC school: the poor girl wears the 
same uniform as the rich girl; our "dining-room girls" are 
none the less respected because they work their way as 
waiters. 

The College has sent out more missionaries, in proportion to its 
enrollment, than any other school in Southern Methodism, 
its graduates being now at work in Cuba, Porto Rico, Mex- 
ico, China, and Brazil. 

The College is the only Methodist college for girls within the 
bounds of the North Georgia Conference. Fourteen minis- 
ters have seventeen daughters already enrolled during the 
present session. If each pastor in the Conference would 
secure us one pupil KVERY two ye.\rs, our dormitories 
would overflow and the cause of Methodism would not suffer. 
'JUDGE US BY OUR WORK" 

RUFUS W. SMITH, President 

LaGrange, Georgia