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Elizabeth D. Chichester Stella Floyd Editors Helen Allen ]Mabel Powell
Lois Byrd Augusta L. Brown Lavania Y. Creech

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-Editor-in-chief

- Associate Editor-in-chief

Class Reporters

Senior

Margaret Breen

Junior

Ruth Browne

Sophomore FrancesJohnson

Freshman Frances Bitzer

-Business Manager

- Assistant Manager

CONTENTS

To Our Legislature___ _______________________Page 2

A Greeting__________________________________ Page 4

A Toast To Fall_____________

Page 5

Summer Sketches____________________________ Page 6

The Freak of the Mountains__________________ Page 8

Moonlight Witchery__________

Page 9

For A Snapshot_____________

Page 11

The Bird Nest______________

Page 13

First Night____________________________________ Page14

To Our New Girls___________________________ Page 17

Editorials___________________________________ Page 18

Alumnae__________________

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Locals----------------------

Page 23

Humorous---------------------------------------------------- Page 26

Advertisements__________

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Subscription, 75c Issued Monthly Single Copy, 15c

PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENTS OF THE SOUTH GEORGIA NORMAL COLLEGE, VALDOSTA, GA.

Accepted for mailing at special rate of postage provided for in Sec tion 1103, Act of Oct. 3, 1917. Authorized Jan. 20, 1919

Volume III.

SEPTEMBER, 1919

Number 1

3o ur fiegislatur?

Are we happy? axe we glad?? Oh, you wonderful men

of the legislature, how did you know just what would make two hundred and fifty girls the happiest, proudest, people

in all Georgia? Our first box of candy never made us

half as proud as does this long dreamed of present, our new

huildins'. We treasure the two we have as our most Prec

ious posessions. And the new one? Why, we look to that

as a good omen that promises, may I say? dare I say.

another such building. Why not? We worked, and we won

this with your help; can't we win another? I say we dreamed; and you ask what we dreamed. Have

you ever had a dream to come again and again until at last

it came three times in succession? Yes, three times m

succession! That means it will no longer be a dream but

a reality. We had that kind of a vision and you must have

had it too. We dreamed of a beautiful long building set

amidst pines of unequaled beauty, and of hundreds of girls

that would enter its portals. We dreamed not in vain, for

we had you as our dream-giver; and together we won

didn't we? Now we have a place selected, dedicated and

we anxiously wait with the big shovel to dig out the first

dirt to lay the foundation.

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You know that is our birthday spade. It is the one

which took out the first dirt for our first house, and which

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we used to shovel away the first earth for each new building Now here's a secret that you won't tell. We will let you make use of it just as often as you want to.
It has not been all a dream, as, you will see. We worked and if we are women, it was not only our tongues that we labored with. However, I am not so sure that you would be far wrong to get some of us to "stump,, the state'' on your next campaign. We sacrificed. We even gave up our be loved President for six months of Red Cross work. We economized, yes indeeed we economized in time, food, and space--mostly space.
We did our best with the toils of the year, and did our best to be good, loyal Georgia girls; and you gallantly give us the prize that we most desired. We reward you with the two hundred and fifty fold love and thanks of our two hundred and fifty girls.
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A (kiting
To the SOUTH GEORGIA STATE
NORMAL COLLEGE on Opening Day by the Chancellor of the University
Wind, take this word of mine.
Bear it south to the singing pine.
Pine, sing faith in God above;
Pine, sing love to the school I love. David C. Barrow, Chancellor.
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A oaat tn JFall
Golden-rod am blooming', glidin' all de wood. Looks jes' like a pictur'; paint it, ef I could. Minglm with the purple of the ragged-rob, You km see the susans, as to and fro they bob. Flames hev struck the maple, the red agin the dark. The somber green of the pme trees, ne'er left stript
gi* starK. Str,-SwS .the P0Pular, sweet-gum's painted too, Birds is comin south ard; happy, motley crew. Feath'ry-headed fennel nods o'er field and hill. Hickory nuts am failin', hungry mouths to fill. Little woodlan critters feast on these, and more Chinquapins and chestnuts, 'simmons by the score. Wine in all the breezes, makes your nulse sinoTM Tr/eet a-dancin'' jo? ^ everything ^ W ^ yoof ^Pringtime, summer, winter all-
s for life and beauty, here's to you! Oh fall.
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Kxmk at tip? fMountatna

HE childen of the mountain summer resort seemed unusually busy. One small child came running from behind a big oak, and with an anxious glance about her, deposited two stones in the middle of the steep, rocky road. Following her, came an other, and another, each with handfuls of stones, which were duly deposited in the middle of the

road. There was suddenly a ciy--

"He's coming! Greybeard's coming!"

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The children disappeared almost miraculously behind

trees, stones, and bushes. Down the mountain road a stooped old figure advanced.
His eyes looked out from Under heavy grey eyebrows with a fierce and yet at times a pathetically childish expression. A thick grey mustache and beard hung down almost to his waist; yet, the strangest thing about this old figure was the way in which he walked. From one side of the road to another, he went; then back a little way, and far over to one side again. What could be the niatter. r or what was he searching ? Stones! With kicking of stones he had worn the toes of his thick boots quite thin. Not one passed his watchful eye. From this side to that he

wandered, kicking, always kicking.

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Here were so many stones! He must get them all out ot

the way. Biff! a stone went rolling into a bush at the side

of the road- ' Ihimediately there sounded a low giggle, but

old Greybeard continued kicking stones, not seeming to

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"Mine says he's just childish," whispered another. 1

And the old man, who was called the Freak of the moun

tain, went on stumbling from one side to another always

searching for stones, and never eohcious of the comments

made about him.1

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ilnonlight 3ttrl|frg
had sipped away from the crowd. The sight of Chloe vampiringJack, Who heretofore had untireingly shadowed me had finally gotten on my nerves.
The campfire gleamed only faintly thru the dense undergrowth which sepa rated it from the bank of the lake where I sat. Moonlight, so velvety dense that one felt the im pulse to reach out and touch it lay bluish white on ev erything. Baby moons shown peacefully on the wide, calm bosom of the water. Moon-lillies learning to flirt with the stars reflected in the depths beside them. Gradually I be came victim of the illusion that down the silver track gleam ing in front of me, my dream ship purely white with bil lowing, glistening sails, would presently come floating. Almost I could hear the fairy-likei dip of oars, and the ex quisitely sweet strains--oriental they must be--of enhanted music. The undescribable fragrance of a summer night wafted into my very soul. Deep, ,deep breaths I drew in utter abandon to the witchery of the moment. Already I could see the God of my heart at the prow of the boat, leaning eagerly forward, his deep mysterious eyes filled with wondering, seeking. Across the world he he was coming for me, the mate of my soul in ages long past--coming again for the eternal mating of my life with his. The wind caught his loose white garments in a swirl of draperies. His clean-cut, slender, Greek-like form came hands outstretched; around that last bend where the lillies were fairest and most rarely pefumed the ship would in an instant appear. Strange, my subconscious mind registered, how like Jack he was! But hush, the thrum of a ukelele over the lake--and surely, surely, that was a canoe rounding the last curve. I strained my eyes, leaning as far over the edge as possible. Suddenly a fa miliar laugh, unmistakably masculine, rang out, followed by the soft ripple of his companion's amusement. I came
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moonlight witchery

to with a start, even as the warning crunch f crumbiing

soil smote upon my ears. But Jus^ &

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white pumps suddenly dove into the wat;er, p

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athletic hands found my shoulders, and ,pumps included,

felt myself lifted high in the air.

T. vou

"UP, up to the moon, Princess Stray-away. The y

remain until you consent to waste a kind glance on eart y

m Jack must have been terribly puzzled when I absorbedly

murmured:

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"You didn't come in a ship after all!

Sfar a naiJ0ljnt

HEY stood on the edg-e of the wharf trying to

get a decent snapshot of the little boat coming

in. The wind was rather high and the cat boat

made slow progress with its heavy load of fish

and negroes. "Oh hang' it! The boat dipped

and swerved out of its course. Would it never

come near enough ? The sun was "simply bak

ing" and on the wet boards fairly steamed

them as they waited impatiently. The boy held his kodak

in a careless grasp and shifted it to every angle impossible

to get the picture. His face wore a disgusted, never-do-it-

agam expression as he uttered familiar ejaculations of dis-

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South. The girl bent forward with an air

of niterested concern for the boy, the boat, and her own

heated condition. Her condition was indeed not a pleasant one.

From all sides arose the foul smells of fish and shrimps

in various stages of freshness and decay. Then, too the

negroes and low class of whites that were at work around SSfo-wf hllf striPpef and the fish they handled were

enough to make one declare never to touch another. They

were thrown into shmy, writhing masses. They seemed un

speakably dirty. The fishermen called lazily to one another

thekfish

ViCeS aS th+6y Sl0wly sIung and piIed

"tneair fish. JTthheeirbsoloywanmdovgeimrlewntesreweinre aexhaus?preyr.atinNgowto othnee

land eTWeirfW!fk and Came up to watch the new comer land. They stood an open-mouthed, half naked crew and W The6 W V?^tieni5 gi? and boy in in<luisitive silence, Ti h"fh1e boy held upAhhies *h,aarnedfttoomserenewathteer TM liffhtblotfaf dtibip!

he girl half turned her back in impatience. Oh* now the

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nemr- 0nly a minute to

Tt6 and.went on up the river. "Oh lpoioasgeuebotaarkdes itti!ppedHfeorswtaamrdpesdenhdiisngfohoimt suadcdoenSlLv eadnd of summer clothing and kodak into the fouf water bSS!

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FOR A SNAPSHOT
An involuntary shout of laughter from themen, and a S <>T reambf^ronmdthewagiihrledwewnitthupW simuelntajonyeomuesnlyt .thTe hheyrmteernical caperings of the girl as she peered over the edge at the floundering figure below. Thus they let the wasVe erexspcrueessihoinmsoenlf.theSiurreamhuesecdouhld^fswiinmso, lwenhtyfaces. The boy was safe but the pictures were lost forever.
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Hirit
When spring was blushing pink, my dear, And all the woods were wreathed in smiles,
When fairies danced on moonlight nights With elves in caps and grass-green tights
Beneath the trees with leaves new dressed Where little thrushes took their rest,
I wondered if we, too, my dear, Might build a bird nest.
With summer's promise on her lips, And red, red roses in her hair,
We dreamed the dreams moon-fabric spun, As lovers since the world begun, You said it half in laughing jest, Your lips the answer gave, the best.
Ah, life was sweet! we planned, my dear To build a bird nest.
When autumn came all brown, my dear, My life then, too, was brown and sere
The moon forgot to shine-the stars Were captives back of cloudy bars'
I smother memory tightly lest, It break my heart and memory test
You went away--my dear--my dear--' Our empty bird nest! Helen Allen '21
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September came--It was none too soon for those who were launching their frail educational. crafts upon the strange and uncertain waters of college life. It was a hard craft to pilot even on known and smooth waters but on such an unknown sea, where the currents were untried and ^the undertow very strong, storms were not unlikely. The pi lots" however were ignorant of all this and with a few se
cret doubts looked forward to great success. The girls were of every type. Some were eager, de
termined and sincere for the year's work; others were gay, lighthearted and almost indifferent but each had her own
idea of what college life was like. They should see

The trip was a "nightmare".

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The bare room and loneliness was "fierce".

And worst of all no trunk.

Just after supper the girls were free to amuse them
selves by whatever devices their active minds could con trive. Groups of girls passed going to the Gym to dance. Surely they were going to dance; that was the most popu lar amusement for the night. There was a certain bub
bling of spirits that could be found in no other fun seeking crowd. There were some few who lagged behind a step or

two. "Oh, come on Sue", a tall, graceful girl exclaimed to the
girl beside her. Its such fun to dance! All the girls are

dancing. See, here comes some old girls now," and before Sue could reply, Grace ran off to join the girls whom she rightly called "old girls". Grace was a gay, "happy-golucky" kind of girl. Work never seemed to trouble her ex cept to use her ingenuity in getting out of it, in which she usually succeeded. Both girls were new but very diffe rent. Somehow Grace always "got in". Now after arriv ing at college she had left her best friend to join the "good
time crowd". Sue, patient little Sue sighed as she turned
to go to her room. "Hello!" called a loud voice behind her "where are you
going?__Come on lets go to the dance! Oh yes, you've

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got to. Its no use staying in your room when everybody is having such a good time. My! but isn't it grand to be in college for the first time."
What kind of a girl was this! "Yes", gently replied Sue. She was not inclined to talk; she would much rather have been in her room, but her companion, who introduced herself as Miriam Fane was rather in a mood for talking and Sue was a "good listener" so she went on. "Don't you like everything here? I do! I think it is splendid and I am not homesick a bit, are you?" "No" answered Sue. The fact is I haven't a home and I have looked forward to this place as a kind of home." "Home!" Miriam exclaimed in astonishment; "I never thought of it that way. Why I came because it was hor rid staying at home with nothing to do and here you can have such a good time. Say, do you know what to do with a homesick person? There's a girl in my room, my room mate I mean, she has been crying ever since I first saw her. I asker her to go walk on the terrace or down to the gym and dance and what do you suppose she did? She began crying all the harder and said she couldn't bear to go down as the dance remined her of all her beaux and the dances at home. Oh, she's been petted to death! I don't think she has ever been any where before. But"--she stopped, tiien said, "Wont you come up an see her? She thinks she is away where no one cares whether she cries or not. You might help her. I can't; I haven't patience enough." Sue, glad of the chance to help some one went with Miriam. They passed laughing groups ofl girls, friends chat ting gaily and the gym where the girls were having such a glorious time. Miriam remarked that she could not see how any one could be homesick here. It was so exciting and new. Of course it is rather strange and there are so many new people, but she didn't mind that a bit. Sue mentally replied that she did not believe that Mir iam had ever met a stranger. Sue was beginning to like her very much. She talked rather loud but was so frank and friendly you couldn't help liking her.
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FIRST NIGHT

On reaching her room Miriam opened the door to find

a small figure lying face downward on the comfortable bed

by the window, and another busily unpacking her suitcase

and setting the room to order.

"Oh," Miriam exclaimed, "are you my other room-mate?"

"Yes," she replied extending her hand, "my name is

Helen Frederick."

"Oh sure! I know, the matron told me. My name is

Miriam Fane and this is--"

"Sue Clifton," Sue finished for her.

"Oh yes, I had forgotten it. Hey Kate, haven't you

quit crying yet?" She addressed the sobbing figure on

the bed. "Do get up and let us have a good look at you."

Kate sat up, rubbed her eyes then fell back crying. She

did wish they would stop playing that piece. It was the

favorite and it reminded her of home. "Oh," she wailed,

"I never will leave home again."

"What are we going to do with her?" Grace whispered to

Sue and Helen.

"Oh," replied Helen, "she will be alright in a short time.

My, I'm glad that I am here at last! I have always wanted

to go to college and now I am here. Wonder what it will

be like but I guess that's up to me. She laughed a bit but

there was a determined look in her eyes and both girls

realized that she was there for work.

Just then the lights flashed and all old students knew

that it was time for all fun to cease. The girls rushed in

from the gym with flushed, happy faces and retired to

their rooms, breathless and panting from their rollicking

fun. Here they continued to talk rather loudly until the

last wink. Soon all sounds of cheery voices and gay

laughter ceased and then a tiny bit of homesickness, a

tinge of loneliness and a realization of what was before

them stole over those who had entered the college walls

for the first time that day. It was only for a short time

however, for it had been a full day for them and they

were soon sleeping soundly.

The moon, ever an the watch, shone in through the open

windows and smiling down on them seemed to whisper--

"Dear little girls, sleep peacefully. I will watch over you

just as I did at home and--remember this is your first

year!

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Lois Byrd '23

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New girls, gay girls, giddy girls come To Alma Mater--^vacation done Some to work arid some to play, New girls, pretty girls this is to you!
New girls, blue girls--tears fall like rain-- All of them wish they were home again Weeping and waiting, in room and in hall Homesick girls--want to see "mother"--that's all
Past Physics victims instill in their heads The laws of the lever; the sophs view with dread The horrors of Chemistry; all Juniors see The vain toil involved in Psychology.
All learn the joys of court, all learn to be "A wee bit more careful girls" (So did we) Gradually learn not to talk or to wink Mister Wood teaches the Juniors to think.
At last they are in the uniform, the white and the blue Gay girls, giddy girls, studious too; In their hearts is a loyalty to last the year thru. So S. G. S. N. C. girls, this is to you.
Dorothy Race '21
Seventeen

Habits reduce life to an unconscious basis. It enables us to do the necessary daily things with ease, despatch and without thought. Suppose we had to devote our whole minds each morning to dressing; suppose we had to will ourselves to take each step, to make each movement of our body; suppose we could not eat and attend anything else at the same time. Just suppose all that, we know it is not true but suppose it were, would we have any time for thinking, talking, studying or even enjoying ourselves. We could not learn our poetry as we dressed; we could not talk or even think as we walked for we should have to be watching our steps. In short if we had not habit to make these acts subconscious we could do nothing but those merely animal acts which make, for the, lowest level of liv ing.
What then has this to do with your life as we begin our work at school? We have suddenly been launched into a new life, one entirely different from any we have ever lived. There are new customs, new regulations, new du ties and a new life. In our homes we have become accus tomed to these things and unconsciously abiding by these traditions we are able to go ahead with the things worth while, the things we are interested in. Now shall we not reduce these new regulations to the same basis and leave our minds free for a more intellectual course? Let us get
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so in the habit of abiding1 by these little restrictions that it will never occur to us to do anything else. If we get in this habit it will post us no effort to keep out of trouble. When effort is divided much energy is lost; when not di vided the entire effort goes into the one thing and makes the doing of that easier. Shall we not then get the habit and put our effort to the things worthwhile?
tip Jfem (Strls
Welcome! girls. You will get that message first as it shines on you from the immense electric sign that spans Patterson street i but the light of welcome which it gives with its many candlepower globes, isn't nearly so intense as the welcome that radiates from the faces of girls, teachers and yes, even the buildings and the servants who greet you at S. G. S. N. C.
You must never forget Sam, and the sooner you get ac quainted with him the happier and more at home you will feel. If you will take a tip from an "old girl" you will seek out Sam when you get blue. But you know there's really no use in' getting blue; just look how glad we are to have you. It would be fearfully tiresome to come back to school and find not a single new girl.
You are our new life and hope. We know what the "old girls" can do, and now it is "up) to you" to show us what you can do. We are depending on you to send us for ward with a new start and make all South Georgia know you can do. Don't worry about being a "new girl." You wont be in that class long. Before you know it you will be an "old girl," just as we are who have been here two, three, and even four years. It doesn't take long to get the new rubbed off and settle down to real enjoyment. "Getting into business" means that from the time you are classified until the day you leave, almost nine months, you will have a goodly share of work, fun, "courting", (if you are not very "saintly") and happiness.
And girls, it's worth it. Come on in with right good will and we will all come out on top.
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EDITORIAL
About tlj? Ute lrattrl|
Have you heard that this PINE BRANCH is a Senior Magazine? I have, but I hope you haven't gotten this mistaken idea. It is the wrong idea, for the magazine is for, by and of all the girls. So far we have not been able to get many contributions; therefore, the staff, and certain girls who were willing to help, were forced to do most of the work. We are only to glad to get contributions from any of the girls. We woul like to be "swamped" with with stories, jokes, locals, poetry, drawings and anything that you think worth while. This does not mean that eveverything you hand in will be published. We could not do that and keep up our standard , you know. And you will not be insulted if we ask you to work over something, will you? You know we all have to work and re-work every thing that goes into The Pine Branch.
What about your subscription? Don't you think it worth while to subscribe for yourself, send one home and possibly bestow one upon a friend or two? Some of us tried it last year and it worked. It is dirt cheap. We need your help and your loyal support to carry us through the year. Remember--we are depending upon you.
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In Memoriam Mrs. Euretha Milton Coley Member of the Class of 1918
Died August 1919
The Alumnae Association held its annual meeting in the College Auditorium, May 29, 1919. Thirty-three members of the Association were present, and all exhibited a fine enthusiasm and interest in the College.
The Association voted to give a scholarship of seventyfive dollars each year to some worthy girl. This amount is to foe raised by a special contribution of one dollar by each member. This year the scholarship was presented to Miss Helen Allen in recognition of her excellent work as a student in the college for the past two years.
At this meeting the Association chose its colors, flowers and song. The colors elected were purple and gold, the flower the sweet pea, and the song was to be written to the air of "Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes."
The following officers were eiected for the coming year: President---Miss Marion Groover Vice-President--Miss Terah Cowart Sec. and Treas.--Miss Lena May Cor. Sec.--Miss Bessie Proctor Alumnae Editor--Miss Helen Mizell Before the close of the meeting the Association pledged anew its love' loyalty, and aid to Alma Mater.
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The 1918-19 staff of The Pine Branch was very grateful for the Exchanges of last year. The criticisms were quite helpful and the magazines were read with pleasure. This year we feel the need of your help and will be glad to to receive any new as well as all the old exchanges. Those received were:
The Florida Flambeau, The Wo Co Ala News, The Wesley an, South Carolina Monthly, The Achemist, Our Monthly, The Normal Light.
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The South Georgia State Normal College announces the marriage of her daughters

Lila Ensel Broadhurst to
Thaddius Leroy McClesky

Annie May Harper to
Leroy D. Napier

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Bertha Jones to

Joseph Usher

Minnie L. Peterson to
Barney Limberger

the weddings taking place in the summer of nineteen hundred and nineteen.

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LOCALS
There are two kinds of September bells for us. you see, wedding bells an school bells. Our school bells ringing on September the third brought us back with every corner fill ed an some comers packed and jammed. We came, back two hundred and fifty strong--which, by the way is ex actly 1000% increase in six and one-half years.
"Y" Hike On Saturday morning, the sixth of September, an invi tation was extended t othe members of the student body by the Y. W. C. A. to hike to Jones Pond. Miss Gallaher al lowed the girls to wear bloomers and middies, andi as they left late in the afternoon, walking was most enjoyable. Pretty soon after they reached the grounds, a delightful picnic supper was served. Then they had songs around the fire and afterwards tramped home in the moonlight-- a very tired but happy bunch.
Pine Branch This is our first issue of "The Pine Branch" for 19191920 and as everybody is so rushed, it is necessarily a "thin number." It is the magazine for all the girls and we hope the new girls are going to receive it as enthusi astically as we are sure the old girls will.
Teachers "All girls must have black bloomers. Serge bloomers are preferred. Girls who wish to order and have the cor rect bloomers brought to their doors, notify me tomorrow. These will be regulations and will wear for longer than any others I know."
Edith L. Pratz. Director Ph. Tr.
You see we have Miss Pratz back with us and we are
glad.
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THE PINE BRANCH

We are also glad to have several new teachers with us.

Miss Wagoner takes Miss Young's place as head of the

music department and Miss Bond takes Miss Ousley's place

as teacher of Piano with her assistant, Miss Mitchell, Miss

Pucrelle, Misses Lena May and Sadie Culbreth, members of

the Training School filling Miss Garretson's and Miss Good-

let's places are Miss Becker and Miss Hopper. Mr. Yarbor

ough too has left us and his place has been given to Mr.

Henderson,

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Twenty-fiv*

Eyes That See Not
A new girl gazing sadly out of the window asked "Does anybody know where the campus is?"
Miss Craig's Excuse "If it were Mr. Wood, people would call his temper an "eccentricityif it were Miss Hollis they would say it was a "dramatic situation;" and Miss Wagoner would be branded "temperamental;" but I have to take all the blame for the plain temper because I'm red-headed and hard to please!"
An Astronomical Soph Miss Craig: "Have any of you been watching the big dipper this summer?" M. E. Moses: "No Ma'am, but I've been watching Orian." Miss Craig: "Why Orian hasn't been out!"
Needed Some Etiquette A Sophomore entered a restaurant and called for "Pie a la mode and ice cream 1"
Fourth Choice Mr. Wood: "This is the fourth time you have tried to explain to me why you can't take chemistry." Sophomore: "Is it? Well, I'll chose Mr. Powell next time."
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THE PINE BRANCH
Ye Gods!. It's a Normal! A letter was received by a new girl addressed:--Miss Ruth W. Harrell, % SOME Seminary.
Now Who Did? Miss Hollis: "What did Croxall write?" Hallie Lou Roberts (Senior) "He wrote some of Ae sop's Fales."
The Teacher's Attitude Miss Barrett: "Criticize her questions, Miss Ingram." Ethel Ingram: I think her first two are very good." Miss Barrett: "Why?" Ethel: Well, its just about the same as mine."
Speaking of Bones A cheerful Junior at the table last week remarked: "Gee! These fish are bony. Wonder why they didn't feed 'em before they were killed."
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209 N. Ashley Street

Valdosta,

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C. C. Varnedoe & Company

Ladies Department Store

VALDOSTA,

GEORGIA

WELCOME TO THE GIRLS To the returning girls; We are glad to see you
again.

To the new girls; We extend to you a hearty wel come, and we are glad to have you with us.

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WE EXTEND TO ALL AN INVITATION TO MAKE OUR STORE YOUR HEADQUARTRS

WE TAKE CARE OF ALL THE COLLEGE

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Knights Bakery

BUTTER-NUT BREAD

CAKES AND PIES

Phone 22

Valdosta,

Georgia

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To the Students of the South Georgia State Nor mal College, their Relatives and Friends:
When in Valdosta make OUR STUDIO YOUR REST ROOM
RICKS STUDIO

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Williams Dry Goods Co.

Fancy Dry Goods Ladies' Ready-to-wear

MILLINERY AND SHOES

Valdosta,

Georgia

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DON'T FORGET
J. W. Pinkston
When in need of anything in his line

LADIES APPRECIATE OUR SERVICE and they delight in the quality and style of our merchandise.
They find here Shirts, Sox, Ties, Mufflers, Handkerchiefs and other pleasing gifts.
THE HOUSE OF HART, SCHAFFNER & MARK CLOTHES
OUR STOCK OF SWEATERS IS GREAT
M. A. Briggs Clothing Company
"One Price to Everybody"
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J. E. & W. P. Roberts Hardware Co.

CROCKERY, GLASS AND TINWARE ENAM

EL WARE, LAMP GOODS, SHELF AND

BUILDERS' HARDWARE

REFRIGERATORS, WATER COOLERS

ICE CREAM FREEZERS

PHONE 247

Valdosta, Ga.

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From spectacles to wedding rings,

To dreams come true, and common things From crockery ware to gleaming gold,
From things bright new, to heir-looms old; (The old curiosity shop and new,) We found them there, we'll tell you, too.

AT MACKEY'S

Alamo Theatre
Among the finest new pictures contracted for by
the management of the ALAMO THEATRE
are the following:
Allabi Nazimova in "The Red Lantern" and "The Brat" The Birth of a Race "Fair and Warmer" "Lombardi Ltd" "Please Get Married" Wallace Reid in "The Valley of Giants" Alice Brady in "Sinners" Mary Miles Minter in "Anne of the Green Gables" Elsie Ferguson in "Witness for the Defense" Mary Pickford in "The Hoodlum" and "Daddy Long Legs" Anita Stewart in "Human Desire" and "The Kingdom of Dreams" Clara Kimball Young in "The Better Wife" Norman Talmadge in "The Way of a Woman" "The Thirteenth Chair" "Sahara" George Reban in "Hearts of Men" "The Wes terners" "The Man Who Stayed at Home" "Desert Gold" and a host of others equally as famous as these.

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VALDOSTA, GA.

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VISIT

W. M. OLIVER & COMPANY'S STORE

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WE ARE NOW SHOWING A LARGER, PRETTIER, AND BETTER STOCK OF READY TO WEAR, MILLINERY, DRESS GOODS, AND SHOES, THAN WE HAVE
EVER SHOWN BEFORE
A COMPLETE LINE OF
Notions and Novelties
MAKE THIS STORE YOUR HEADQUARTERS
W. M. OLIVER & CO.
VALDOSTA, GEORGIA

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IS A BRANCH OF THE UNIVERSITY OF GEOGIA FOR YOUNG WOMEN
AS SUBSTANTIAL AS THE STATE AS STRONG AS ITS MEN. AS REFINED AS ITS WOMEN AS TRUE AS THE SPIRIT OF ITS
PEOPLE.
AS FREE AS THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS STUDENTS PAY ONLY PERSONAL
EXPENSES
IT HAS GROWN ONE THOUSAND PER CENT. IN SIX AND A HALF YEARS THERE IS A REASON

KAZANZAS GROCERY CO.
Takes great pleasure in administering to the wishes of the pupils and teachers of the South Georgia State Normal College.
When in need of something good to eat, call in person or phone 438 or 439
YOU WILL GET QUICK SERVICE