"Volume VI LaGrange, Georgia, December, 1926 Number 3 Mock Georgia-Tech The Wide-Awake Football Game THANKSGIVING CHRISTMAS SOCIETAS Freshmen On Wednesday night, Nov. BANQUET ANTICIPATION MINERVAE Thanksgiving Day was a bril- 24th, the Mezzofantian Literary The bell rang at two o'clock What is the most popular, up- The last meeting of the So- liant and satisfying day for the Society reproduced the Georgia- freshmen. The weather was Tech football game of 1926, in and the college household assem- to-the-minute expression of joj- ? cietas Minervae which was held the college gymnasium. bled in the dining hall, which -What is today's most popular on November 20, was one of the beautiful, the banquet excellent, The eager spectators gather- was a scene of frolic and de- occupation? Hard to answer, most interesting of the year. the "show" an unusual treat, ed on the side lines with those light. The tables were beauti- did you say? Then, it does re- Practically every member, in- and we got the Sophomore's for Georgia on one side of the fully decorated wilth red can- quire time, effort, energy, and cluding one honorary member, "goat." Vengeance is very gymnasium and those for Tech sweet. The Sophomores beat on the other. dli o and with center pieces of even labor, to keep up with the was present. A person would us when we couldn't fight back, Suddenly the gymnasium was fruits and leaves. The delicious very latest sayings and stunts. never pronounce Latin a dull but we certainly wrecked the enveloped in utter darkness ex- dirnu was served in four cours- That is admitted. But, to an- sioieet if he judged it by the Sophomores when we had the cept for a few candles flicker- es. swer these questions requires spirit manifested at this meet- opportunity. In another way ing here and there. For the The toasts, given on this oc- no effort expended. Merely ask ing. Thanksgiving Day was very, game was to be preceded by a any Freshman or, listen a bit, Miss Mary Radford, the pres- very pleasant for the guileless snake dance and a night-shirt casion, of which Miss Myrtle ident of the club, presided at the freshmen. We had all been Cannon was the charming toast and questions will prove un- parade. I necessary. On the campus, in meeting. The roll was called and dreading the day because of the Just before the game, Miss niistVi'SS, were skillfully woven i the halls, or anywhere, may be the minutes were read. As there turkeys. Turkey haunted our Martha McDaniel, sponsor of the into an idea of harvest. heard, "Only so many more was no further business the fol- days and nights. Not a one of Georgia team, entered wearing As was perfectly fitting, the days till Christmas!" Then, on lowing program was rendered. us knew how to pick a turkey. Miss Ruth Hill gave a discussion a beautiful sport dress and car- first toast was delightfully given the following day may be heard But now Mrs. Youngblood is our rying a bouquet of red carna- A tiie Roman Home. The ma- most beloved benefactoress; she by Miss Jessie Ray to the Royal the same expression with a tions. Then came Miss Mildred diminishing in the number of terial was gathered from a let- bought the turkeys already Shepherd, Tech's sponsor, beau- Gardener, President Thompson, days. Listen! "Eleven, ten, Ur written by Tiro, Cicero's picked. tiful in a black dress and carry- to which he gave a very touch- nine—0, girls, only eight more secretary, to one of his friends The "standing army" of ing a bouquet of yellow chrysan- ing response. days!" "In seven more days in Greece. Tiro, who was in freshmen has been depleted themums. Next, Miss Martha Gallaway, what joy!" "Hurrah for Santa reality the slave of the great lately. Elizabeth Steed, Louise Amid the yells of Georgia of the Sophomore Class, toasted Claus," cries one gay Freshie. orator, wrote most tenderly of Erwin and Mary Howard desert- boosters led by their cheer lead- the Routs of Modern Progress. Nor think you that the tender his master. An interesting in- ed us and went home. They have er, Miss Helen Walker, their As this was in behalf of the Freshies are the only ones ad- sight was given into Cicero's returned safely now and they band entered playing "Glory, Freshman Class, one of her dicted to this prastise. No, in- private life, especially the part were welcomed vociferously. Glory to Old Georgia." Then members, Miss Frances Jackson deed! Superior Sophomore, gay of his life spent at his private They brought back food. came the cheers from the Tech respended. Junior, and dignified Senior villa at Tuscullum. The Freshman Class wish that boosters, led in their yells by Then a Junior, Miss Elizabeth chime in upon any occasion, Miss Hallie Smith, head of the every one will have a glorious Miss Laura McWhorter. All the Cheatham, addressed the Flow- swelling the chorus into a joy- Latin department, delightfully "vacation." We hope that on yells and songs did not cease, ers of Art. Miss Carolyn Mc- ous refrain. entertained the club at this Hallowe'en Santa will visit each but, in fact, increased as the Clendon, a Sophomore, fittingly But the favorite occupation, meeting. For several minutes of you and leave your stockings famous teams came running in— replied. you ask. Listen again. Break- the members engaged in a full of Easter eggs. each team led by its orchestra, The Juniors were toasted by fast time is the best time. Care- unique contest, consisting of and the Tech orchestra was Miss Ruth Hill as the Fruits of fully observe the aforesaid Latin mottoes to be translated. guided by Miss Sara Wills, Democracy. Following the ac- Freshman suddenly bounce and The delicious refreshments were THE ROTARIAN'S dressed as a Yellow jacket. knowledgement of this by Miss squeal, "0, what fun to strike served in Roman style. Every- The umpire was Miss Myrtle Mary Frances Wiggins. Miss one more day from the calen- one was deeply grateful to Miss VISIT Cannon,. At the end of the first Mary Radford toasted the Se- dar! What a charming little Hallie for the enjoyable after- half the score was 13-0 in favor niors as the Grains of Wisdom. ceremony we make of it!" Judg- noon. On November 16, the Rotary of Tech, but Tech lost out and To tins, Miss Josephine Glenn ing from appearances you will Club were the lunch guests of the game ended with a score of responded. assuredly think so, for that El Circulo Espanol L. C. Fun, frolic, enjoyment, 14-13 in favor of Georgia. The In behalf of the faculty Miss and food was the order of the performance seems to cause El Circulo Espanol had its Georgia boosters were over-joy- Sails toasted most beautifuli} much joy in both the rememb- iiour. ous over the victory of the the entire student body. regular meeting Nov. 12, 1926, The Rotarians were welcomed rance and relating of all details in the social room. The new bull-dogs. The delightful program was involved. with a song by the student body After the game the Mezzofan- interspersed with songs from members taken in were: Misses under the capable leadership of Yet, lest you mistake this Frances Woodside, Mildred tians served sandwiches, pea- the spirited and enthusiastic most favored expression and Miss Brenan. nuts, and cold drinks in grand- classes and the jollity of the oc- Stipe, Lucrete Adams, Annie 'use it incorrectly—you know jKate Lewis, Elizabeth Norman Miss Laura McWhorter read stand fashion. And the enjoy- casion was further emphasized slang is often of a rather com- "The Rotary Rose," and Miss able evening ended with a grand by appropriate songs by the and Elizabeth Halliday. The pro- Miller gave two violin solos. plicated nature and difficult to gram was as follows. Talk on inarch led by Misses Lucile Cas- Choral Club. j correctly interpret—allow one Not to be outdone in the mu- sels and Frances Doughman. After the harvest had suc- the Histroy of Spain—Grace sicals of the day the Rotarians 'word of explanation. The joy- Gibson; A Story in Spanish— Everyone went away from the cessfully ended, the student ous refrain, "So many more sang some of their Rotary songs game with burning throats body showed their appreciation Katherine Wheeler; the Nation- and delightful they were, too. idays till Christmas" does not al Hymn of Cuba—By all. Af- from yelling, and declaring that and fine spirit by raising their jmean that the stated number "The "crowning" event of the they had had as much fun as voices to the tune of college ter delicious refreshments the hour was a very realistic crown- of days exists till the advent of meeting adjourned. though they had attended a songs and the Alma Mater. Ev- Santa Claus. 0 my, no! To an ing of the Queen of LaGrange, real football game. eryone went away thankful for L. C. student, whatever the class when Mr. Hubert Quillian was "Thanksgiving Day" at L. C, designation, it means "so many" crowned "Miss LaGrange" by Alumnae Notes and more thankful than ever days till December 17. Queer? Reception For Miss Sara Swanson. So over- that she could say L. C. was her whelming was the joy and ap- Mr. and Mrs. Pete Dunson an- Not a bit of it, for on that most Alma Mater. important dajte (Christmas be- Emory Glee Clnb plause of the multitude that nounce the birth of a daughter, Mr. Quillian was quite overcome on Sunday, November 28, who gins for L. C. girls. That is the Specials day whose appearance will bring On December 6, from four- with emotion and it was only has been given the name of thirty to six o'clock the Emory after a few minutes of vain Dorothy. Mrs. Dunson was the joy foretold in the happy Yes, one of the thrills of col- words and faces resulting from Glee Club were entertained with seeking after suitable phrases formerly Miss Florence Anch- lege life is to get a special on a tea at LaGrange College. that he could express, as he ors. its mere anticipation. It is not Sunday morning. These, how- that Christmas and Santa, both These noted young men were wished, a deep and grateful ap- Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Spruell, of ever, are not the only kind of met at the door by Misses Eliza- preciation of the honor bestowed Decatur, announce the marriage to old and young are less impor- specials of importance on the tant than formerly. But im- beth Hodges, Sarah Swanson upon him. of their daughter, Miriam Lee, hill. You know, there are spe- and Myrtle Cannon. They were But—the best comes last— to Mr. Robert H. Downs, of agine, if you can, a college girl cials and specials. The special away from books, lesson assign- next introduced to the members (selfish aren't we—and wasn't Watkinsville, November 25. class, though few in number, is of the entertainment committee it just like the Rotarians to be Mr. and Mrs. Homer B. Cris- ments, tasks, and restrictions. "a' comin'." What is the picture? Merely who were Mr. and Mrs. W. E. so thoughtful?) And it came Ier, of Norcross, announce the at our last meeting we de- wait a while, if that taxes your Thompson, Misses Crowe, Mil- when Dr. Clark, president of engagement of their daughter, cided to have a food booth at ler, Parks, Vaughan, Jessie Ray the Rotarians, presented to Miss Billy, to Mr James Bertram iuugina';

We are stiH [ookin in the discussions? If you are But the players were not the THE SCROLL t0 tne S forward Y. W. Corner i>. wr u . M.I u .u r» n ™ • arrival of our long prom- a group leader, do you assemble only ones who fought, for the Pubhshed monthly by the Quill Dm- jged ^^ rf ^^ ^ your group promptly and do ers Club of LaGrange College. We are glad that the plan for two classes vied with each oth- ter hag been receivedf sayjng Thanksgiving was changed a you make the meeting interest- er to see which could make the Entered at Postoffice at LaGrange, they will be here by the last part little this year and the day was ing enough to attract the mem- most noise. The Sophomores Ga., as second class mail matter of the week, but I'm afraid to closed with a Thanksgiving ser- bers? If you are a group sec- were well reinforced by their January 29, 1922, under the Act of prophecy again. However, I vice in the prayer hall, which retary, do you hand in your mascot, the goat. However, the March 3, 1879. think you will know as soon Miss Hallie Smith led. She gave minutes to your vice-president Freshmen made one mistake as they arrive, because we willan interesting and helpful talk by tuesday after the meeting? when they said, "We've got their Subscription rate, fifty cents a se- be SO proud of the fact, that on "The Three Roads of Life" If you are a group member do goat," for in reality the Sopho- mester. we will certainly spread the —one through the mountain, you try to make the discussion mores had the goat. ■ tidings. one through the valley, and the easier and more pleasant for the The game was a very clean EDITORIAL STAFF Last but by no means least,'other a straight road beset by others of your group? one for there were very few Ruth Strain Editor-in-Chief the Seniors are looking forward enemies, yet the best one of all. If you cannot answer these fouls and no substitutes. Myrtle Cannon Adv. Mgr. to the Christmas holidays with j On Thanksgiving Day we were questions now, are you going to The line-up was as follows: Rachel Beard Asst. Adv. Mgr. as much eagerness and as high all made happier by the knowl- try to? Freshmen Sophomores Mary Radford Bus. Mgr. hopes and expectations as a edge that we had given some- Stipe f. Phillips f., (Capt.) Lucrete Adams — Circulation Mgr. Freshman, going home for- body something to be thankful Jones f. Pullen f. Carolyn McLendon Joke Editor Christmas for her first time, for, and had made someone J. Teasley c. (Capt.) Galloway c. Mary Teasley Proof Reader Although not a new experience else's Thanksgiving bright. With THE ENGLISH Jackson g. L. Parker g. Elizabeth Cheatham Ex. Editor to Seniors, it is certainly one the money given by the girls, Chestnutt g. Kamper g. Grace Gibson Alumnae Editor which has not lost any of its I Ruth Hill and her committee CLUB College Directory glamor and novelty, with its;bought some things which they On November 27, 1926, the Class Presidents:— Three years' use. To hear the j took to a family at Hillside, L. C's SUPERLATIVES Senior Elizabeth Hodges plans of some of the Seniors we whose Thanksgiving was made English Club held its regular Junior Lura When L. C. chose her super- Lifsey would almost be led to believe happier by this gift from the meeting in the Prayer Hall. The Sophomore Helen Walker jt as their very first Christ- latives it was with much care W College girls. meeting was called to order by and thought indeed that she cast Organizations mas holidays. And on Christmas day when the President, and the follow- Irenian Frances Woodside her votes. It is quite an hon- we are happy just because we ing program was enjoyed: or to be selected as the most Mezzofantain Myrtle Cannon are at home, and we see our From Ibsen to Racher Crath- Y. W. C. A Josephine Glenn athletic, the most popular, the "Curtain Raisers" little brothers and sisters going ers—Miss Rachel Beard. best all around, the most at- Student Body Jessie Ray wild with joy over their gifts Vocal Solo—Miss Hortense Athletic Ass'n Lucile Cassels tractive, most intellectual and from Santa Claus, I know we Hughes. all the other worthy titles. We Quill Drivers Ruth Strain Present Three Rachel Crather's "He and She." Forum of Dem Mary F. Wiggins will think of the little mountain hope that these so chosen will children in Kentucky who are Act I—Miss Wilma Hunter. live up to their selections, for One-Act Plays having a happy Christmas with Act II—Miss Sarah Swanson. we, the remaining L. C. girls EDITORIAL toys, which we, playing Santa Act III—Miss Myrtle Cannon. Monday evening, Dec. 30, the might perchance look to these Claus, sent them. Double Duet — Misses Ruth fortunate ones as our models. Just the thoughts of those «Curtain Raisers" 0f LaGrange We are glad to say that we Strain, Carolyn Smith, Hor- anticipated holidays make us We however must not feel College, presented three one-act were very well pleased with the tense Hughes, and Margaret slighted girls, if we were not want to hasten these last few play§: "My Lady Dreams," outcome of the bazaar, to which Yarbrough. Poems by Amy Lowell and Va- entered among the superlatives. days in their fullness of rush "Lima Beans," and "The Tryst- everyone gave splendid co-opera- Let us now consider the follow- and work. It must be that i g Place." tion, which resulted in a big suc- chel Lindsay—Miss Elizabeth ing as representative of the va- n Cheatham. buoyancy of spirit that carries Miss Nell Childs was the abb cess. rious traits and see if we have The President appointed the not rightly judged: Prettiest, us through these toiling days. director of "My Lady Dreams." following girls to serve on the But we are always willing to The play was well cast; Miss Mildred Shepherd, most attrac- FORUM OF program committee for next tive, Myrtle Cannon; most pop- put our almost impossible ef- Laura McWhorter, as the lady, time: Misses Katherine Wheel- ular, Sara Swanson; most intel- fort in our work when we know was both charming and lovely to DEMOCRACY er, Annie Kate Lewis and Grace lectual, Mary Radford; best all- look upon. Miss Eva Claire Gardner. round girl, Josephine Glenn; that these great thrilling I After delightful refreshments Christmas holidays are in pa- Stafford; Marie, her maid and The Forum began its monthly most dependable, Jessie Ray; a motion for adjournment was best athlete, Lucile Cassels; tient store for us. We've not, "confidante." Miss Evelyn Pow- debate November 20, with the made and carried. any of us wasted this almost jell, the little old lady, was espe- friendliest, Lura Lifsey; wit- Senior Utopians, Mary Floyd and At another meeting held De- tiest, Josephine Glenn; cutest, passed semester, so therefore cially well acted and convincing, cember 4, 1926, the president we feei that we fully deserve' Misses Virginia Pugh and Lil- Clara Arwood upholding the af- Elizabeth Hodges; daintiest, : appointed the following girls to Elizabeth Brown; neatest, Mary those happy days at home. j ban Powell, the two admirable firmative side of the question, serve on the program commit- But as we think of Christmas \ children, were delightful and "Resolved, That intercollegiate Radford, happiest, Catherine tee : Misses Martha McClendon, Chestnutt; most typical fresh- and as that spirit pervades our animated little apparitions, athletics, as now engaged in by Louise Scoggins, and Lucrete hearts are we thinking only of Miss Wilma Coleman as the many of our leading universi- man, Elizabeth Butt; most pop- Adams. ular teacher, Miss Hallie Smith. our personal happiness? The other woman, was decorative as ties, is prejudical to the cause The following progras was greatest happiness does not come i well as a good actress. of education"; and with the given: Poems of Alfred Noyes GIVE'EM A CHANCE from receiving, but giving to This play is a strange bit of Sophomore Arcadians, Rosalie —Mis1- Wilma Coleman. those who really are in need, for: drama, a sketch or a cross-sec- Kamper and Josephine Terhune, An Appreciation of Bernard The cry "oh the modern youth" "it is more blessed to give thantion of life. The supernatural supporting the negative side. Shaw—Miss Mary Frances persists. There are those who to receive." If we look all element entering in is a delight- j Polly Smith played two piano yet bewail the "good old days" u Wiggins. aiound us we can always find f ' means of portrayal of the solos while the judges, Mrs. Ab- I Anns and the Man—By Bernard when youth kept to its place. some people who are in need and subjective element, bott, Mr. Rowe and Mr. Polhill Shaw—Miss Elizabeth Nor- Maybe they have not stopped who would enjoy any happiness' Miss Hettie Dunn directed weie niakii.'g their decision. Mr. man. to consider that America's youth we might bring them by our "Lima Beans," a delightful com- Rowe led up to the announce- Duet- Misses Mary Lun.pkin is adding new feathers to her thoag:>l'ailness. Don't you think edy of newly married life. The niert of the decision by a devious and Hortense Hughes. cap frequently. This summer that ow college life is made scene was one of domestic bliss way, but finally declared it Candida—By Bernard Shaw— Gertrude Ederle swam the chan- happy bv the small gifts we —until there were no lima beans!unanimous for the affirmative, nel (which one of our illustrious for Miss Grace Gibson. send the'poor, and that some of hubby. Moral—give your I This debate, the first at L. C. After this refreshments were faculty says should now be call- those children in the Kentucky husband lima beans three times for two years and the first of a ed the star spangled channel, in- a served and the meeting adjourn- moiu.'nns to whom our Y. W. day, if he likes them. Myrtle series of nine, promises much! ed. stead of the English). Now it is sending a small box will be Cannon as the wife, Sara Swan- for the debating material on thei is Herbert Wenig, of Hollywood, "in their glory" when they,.5011 as the husband, and Josi3- j hill, and incourages one to think! Calif., who has won the interna- manv of the-n receive their first phine Terhune as the huckster, of intercollegiate debating with SOPHOMORES DEFEAT BY tional oratory contest from op- visit 'from bnvsa Cla'us. i are all good comedians and pi.n -perhaps LaGrange as the apex THE FRESHMEN ponents representing Mexico, Let us, as L. C. girls, have ed with the grace and ease of.of an annual triangular debate, Canada, England, and France. that true' Christmas spirit and professionals. Mr. Arthur Thompson spoke Yes, the Freshmen upheld Where would we be if the good make it the happiest Christmas: "The Trysting Place" was di-.to the whole Forum November, their prestige when they gave old days had remained and youth of our lives by making it a 1-ected by Miss Myrtle Cannon. 27 on the direct primary system.1 us Sophs a 16-11 defeat in bas- kept its place in the back- brighter one for some one else. The play was, "eternal triangle" His tb]k was interesting as well ketball on Thanksgiving morn- ground? America needs new in one instance, but some sort as onli;rhtening. ing. As one Freshman aptly achievements. Why shouldn't Senior News of polygan in other instances.1 Mr. I •alley led the discussion,' said, "The Sophs' beat us when the young people furnish these? Human nature is not afflicted by in the Normal school Thursday! we couldn't help it, but we beat They are in schools and colleges The Senior life this month age where the fundamental night on the subject of War, them when they had a chance being trained for leadership and has been one full of planning emotions are involved and Debts. Saturday night this dis-, to stop it." to make better citizens. They and anticipation. strange to say, both young and cussion was carried by the- group j Freshmen allow us, the Sophs, are studying the laws and the The first thing we have been old show similar taste in select- loaders to their groups after and the whole school to con- conditions. Unless a country planning is our lingerie booth, ing a trysting place. This in- the parliamentary drill, gragratulate you on your vic- progresses it goes down hill. If for the Christmas Bazaar, the volves a serious and accusing The attendance at the Forum tory over us. Here's a secret, the young people are denied a Y. W. C. A. is sponsoring. Each situation. The parts were well me^ lings has been good, but but don't tell. We had rather chance, where will the improve- girl has been busy trying to done and the play was highly every member of the Forum is' be beat by you than any other ments come from? And with- decide just what to make. This entertaining. The cast was as urged to do her part in keeping team." out improvements, where will is quite a difficult problem be- follows: Miss Lura Lifsey, Mrs. it. As the saying goes, "the lid the progress come from? cause there are so many lovely Curtis; Miss Elizabeth Halliday, Each good member of the Fo-j was prized off the pot" in bas- The way "the modern youth things to be made, that it is not Lancelot Briggs; Miss Frances rum will be able to answer the ketball and we are expecting to wins contests, either athletic or an easy task to decide just what Doughman, Rupert Smith; Miss following questions. Are you! have a lively basketball season. intellectual, is proof that they will help most to make our Lois Parker, Mr. Ingalsby; Miss prompt at Forum meetings'! The game was rather close are capable. Why not listen to boetb. one of the prittiest found Mildred Stipe, the voice. Do you attend regularly? Do with the Freshmen leading from their suggestions and give them in the Bazaar. ' —E. CHEATHAM. you take an intelligent interest two to five points all the way. a chance?"—The Watchtower. LAGRANGE COLLEGE THE SCROLL December, 1926

ILLITERACY CAMPAIGN TO GOING HOME FRO CHRISTMAS A luminous fruitage of plenty BE STARTED BY UNIVER- Dazzles our gladdening view. SITY. Sparkle of snow on the housetops, Crackle of hearth fire inside, The Princess walks in the garden A campaign to clean up child A Pleasing, Satisfying Holly wreaths hung in the windows, And rich grains of knowledge fall, illiteracy in Georgia by 1930 has And a door flung joyously aside. From the bearded harvest of wisdom, been inaugurated by the Univer- ' At her melodious call. Christmas Gift Store sity of Georgia, under the di- Nearer to these, and nearer, This Store is endeavoring to fulfill the responsibilities rection of Dr. J. S. Stewart, pro- I speed on my pathway of steel, 'Who is this majestic Princess, which nowadays is rightly expected of one that so This fair one who summons to life happily serves the public throughout the year. The fessor of secondary education. And homeward, and homeward, and homeward, With the aid of the royal Gardner spirit of the approaching Christmas holidays dominates Commendation of the movement Is the song of the flying wheels. And his queenly, gracious wife. its salesfolk and wares that will carry cheer and happi- is contained in the following —Theo Battle. ness into thousands of homes crowd every department. statement from Chancellor Chas. And a few grave happy women, The J. C. Penney Company is proving its capacity M. Snetling: IN ERROR And one man, a loyal friend, to successfully act as Santa Claus to great numbers of These gorgeous flowers to blossom, people throughout the United States as is being evinced Whoever made the calendar "Under the direction of Dr. J. These boughs with rare fruitage to daily by happy, satisfied customers. Was very much mistaken, S. Stewart, of the department of bend? In all the 745 Stores of this countrywide organiza- Or else he thought the better days secondary education, the Univer- tion, adequate preparations have been made that shop- Somehow had all been taken. sity of Georgia is beginning a The Princess is Alma Mater; ping for gifts that are both handsome and useful will And LaGrange is her dearest care; be attended by the fullest satisfaction. campaign to wipe out child il- If Christmas time seems winter time, And the girls of LaGrange make her The enormous buying and selective power of the literacy in Georga before 1930: Tis far from truth apart, garden Company has been exercised to the end that customers when the next Natonal Census! For Christmas time is summer time Strangely, unsurpassingly fair. may shop at all our Stores with positive assurance of With sunshine in the heart. will be taken. being able to make satisfying purchases of quality gift "As head of the states sys- —Mary B. Tyrrell. For they stand fast rooted in honor: tem' of education, the University goods with a considerable saving of money. "PICKING UP PECANS" And they use the toiling hours can enlist in no more worthwhile With such ready, cheerful ardor cause than this. The satisfaction We will not let us knock him— That they garland them with of having a part in placing Geor- I know the reason why; flowers. gia among the fortunate states You all look kinder funny, so whose children are all blessed I'll tell you by and by. For hoary Time's adorning; with some education can only And when the fruits mature, be exceeded by that of bringing I've thought and thought about it— You'll see the mellow patience the light of education into the I want to knock them so; And the golden globes so pure. Throughout the years." lives of young people now outside He's a mighty funny fellow Sophomores At the Y. W. C. A. bazaar we the schools. Not to want to let us throw. Of dreams no longer selfish, "I rejoice that the University First, we want to congratu- | are planning to have a linen Of loves lit by the sky— late the Freshmen on winning is to lead in this great work." Sometimes he's not alooking When al lthe glorious riches : booth with all those dainty and Georgia has for a long time When I want a nut so bad; Of harvesting are by. the Thanksgiving basketball | useful articles which make such suffered much criticism because I start to throw, then stop again— game. However we must re- nice Christmas gifts. of her large amount of illiteracy, And then I wish I had. And last, the ripe grains of wisdom mind them, and we are sure For Christmas is coming, you some people going so far as to1 Are like the mustard-seed they will agree with us, that can feel it in the air. say that she has the largest per-: One day I's out there looking— "Come then, Sophomores, lift That grows by faith to heaven we ha\e a fine te.im; that a bad centage of illiteracy in the coun- On the ground, of course, I mean; And answers the sun-spent need. your hearts and sing, try. Although this statement is One nut got loose and rattled down beginning makes a good ending; Cherry merry let your voices untrue, there being four other And hit me—on the bean. Of all small birds and creatures that one defeat "nly serves to ring states having a larger percent- That crave a shelter there;— arouse our fighting blood; and We'll sing away, both loud age of illiteracy, the state has He will not let us knock them— Such wisdom have our maidens that we held the championship and gay undoubtedly a shameful number I know the reason why; Beneath the Alma Mater's care. in basketball last year. So watch O, holidays so full of cheer of people unable to write their You all look kinder funny, so out next time Freshmen. Hail to thee our own L. C. own names, and this movement I'll tell you, by and by. So here's what the few grave women Now tell the truth, did not Our college great and dear." striking at the source of the evil, —Agnes Porter, '25. That over the garden range the tables look beautiful for the lack of universal education for Have to say of the roots and the Thanksgiving banquet? Would TO THE ROYAL GARDEN the young, will receive the sup- blossoms, you like to know why? The port of tmose wishing to clear Sophomores arranged them and (The Students of LaGrange College) The fruits and the grains of La- enjoyed doing it, too. For we Hie name of the state from this The Princess walks in the garden; Grange: stain.—The Red and Black. are fond of dear old L. C. Re- MILAM DRUG She is robed in the colors of morn; member our Thanksgiving song: Her eyes are brimming with sunshine, The L. C. girl is never a shirker; COMPANY The beauty of dreams unborn. The L. C. girl is ever a worker; "We come to honor you and And she's just true blue, sing your glory, 'The Firm That The Princess walks in the garden; And she's courteous too, Dear old LaGrange Appreciates LAGRANGE HARD- Her step disturbs the dull sod; And she does whatever you ask her to; Dear old LaGrange. WARE CO. The roots in the dark earth a-slumber, And if you doubt me, why, come to We love your past renown of Your Patronage." LaGrange, song, Phone 155 Quicken and think of God. And see what magnificent maidens are Our own LaGrange "If it's Hardware The Princess walks in the garden; here, Our own LaGrange We hope to make your future We Have it." Green things spring up to her smile Right here, right here, at LaGrange. And blossom of truth and of beauty bright forever Undimmed by tears Plausible, Anyway fHE WINCHESTER STORE Scatter their fragrance the while. That's why we like you; we teachers Weather was probably Invented by respect you;— Undimmed by tears hla satanic majesty so that people ! And where her light finger presses Because you're so honest and merry We Sophomores pledge to you would hava something to grow] about A petal of loveliest hue,— and bright, our true endeavor When there was nothing else at hnnd. Because your sweet souls are just Throughout the years *— Exchimee. brimming with light; Because you so cheerfully follow your duty, Because you have dreams of a starry beauty— Because-you-are-just-all-right!

So here's to our L. C. students, ' And here's to the harvest sweet; We teachers all love you, A Merry Christmas And because it's today, COMPLIMENTS ;We want to say, "Thank you," In just this small way; TO 'For you make our Thanksgiving com- OF plete. —Miss Helen Sails. The Students and Faculty From Dr. Frank Craine's Essay On "Ought" The Dunson Mills It is better to keep your word of Old L. C. than to speak pleasantly. It is better to tell the truth than to lie entertainingly. It is better to be loyal than Callaway's Department Stores to be affectionate. ! It is better to have a little ef- ficiency than a lot of knowledge. M n 11111111111 ii 111'»11111 n iin 11 ii 111'it11nil It is better to do one good act than to speak many good words. LAGRANGE COLLEGE THE SCROLL December, 1926

these we find expression of the infinite mind of God. R Every sound we hear is the expression of the infinite mind LAGRANGE GROCERY CO. of God. Every sound we hear is the ex- pression of the soul or mind of some being. When we listen to Janice Meredith LARGEST WHOLESALE GROCERS AND the sweet melody of one of Cho- pin's compositions, we 'hear the TOBACCONISTS IN WESTERN expression of the soul of that genius. The prominent orators a dainty Colonial rug— GEORGIA of all time have given expres- sion to their thoughts through speaking. A happy mocking bird A lovely Christmas gift for We Wish Everybody a with his notes taken from the heavenly choir, sings his cheery tunes in our gardens. What the girl who loves Beauty are they save the expression of Merry Christmas, A Happy a part of the great love of God? The kiss of a friend expresses and Prosperous New Year devotion and love. The whis- Valley Mills Rug Division pering winds, which we feel, LaGrange, Ga. give an expression of the care LAGRANGE :—: :—: GEORGIA and love of the Maker. Every where lingers expres- sion. By our lives we are giving R either good or evil expressions. Let us, as Emory students, Dumbells by the score, strive to express by them the recently by the presentation of DAVIS' Putting on ritzy airs ideals that are high and noble one of Jeffrey's famous paint- "Hosiery As You Gall us to the core. and true.—Emory Wheel. ings of Texas Bluebonnets, PHARMACY —Beanpot. which came as a beautiful gift Like It" "Home of the College Girls" OOHOTLL through the kindness of Mrs. All Silk Tops, $1.85 Paiz NEWSY BITS FROM THE Abbott. Among those spending the Now Jeffrey's Texas Bluebon- COURTESY ART CORNER week-end in Atlanta were, Mis- nets" hangs on the old studio FASHION PLATE —and — ses Manita Hall, Lucile Cassels, wall within the sight of all the SLIPPERS Yes, they're busy—in the art Sara Lovett, Julia Marlin, Fran- proud amateur artists. SERVICE studio—they're daubing again ces Jackson, Sara and Frances Mr. Jeffreys specializes in industriously in paint. The num- Matthews, Elizabeth Brown, painting bluebonnet landscapes, 262—Phones—263 ber of art students is quite having studied the flower under Cleaveland-Dix Co. larger than that of the past Isabelle Davis, Ruth Hill, Newel Van Horn, Rachel Griffith and various climatic conditions for year and under the directorship Cercle Francais every member of Miss Black increased interest Marinel Bonner. the last several years. He is a Misses Gertrude Walker and Dallas artist and devotes almost knew what that meant and she is shown in the forwarding of his entire painting to this one the spirit of art on the college May Belle Yancy spent the was eager to go. So Thursday - JOKES - week-end at their respective flower. hill. Mr. Jeffrey's "Masquite Edge" afternoon at four-thirty, we "I'll be C'ing you," said Miss The Art Club was recently or- homes in Carrollton. Miss Louise Erwin was the has been acquired for the art started out with spirits high be- Hallie to Freshman the week ganized, the following officers cause we felt the need of a brisk before the home-going of the guest of her parents in West galleries in the new Sante Fe were elected: Miss Carolyn Me— Railroad, New Mexico, where reports. Lendon, of Clarkston, presi- Point. walk in the open air—to say Misses Josephine Glenn and also hang pictures by Gardner nothing of the material side of dent; Miss Mildred Stipe, of De- Symans and Elliott Paingerfield, "She used to be a book-worm, catur, vicc-presideni, Miss Lura Eloise White were in Chipley the affair. but, oh, how the worm has turn- for the week-end. who represent the Eastern Williamson, of Atlanta, secre- school of landscape artists. We went about two miles oat ed."—Biscon. tary and treasurer. Miss Emily Norris visited friends in Grantville. "Texas Blueboinnet is now one into the country and as we -went Liston—"Myrtle, am I the only EXCHANGES Misses Jewel Paschal and An- of the greatest prides of the farther, the trees and houses man who ever kissed you?" nie Kate Lewis spent the week- college art studio. Myrtle—"Why will every man became shadows as darkness "Nat" Peeples end in Franklin. gradually approached lending a. ask a girl that question? Of Miss Ruth Strain has return- Preachers' Daughters' course you are!" Expression is everywhere. If ed 1*:om Dalton, where she was feeling of exciting fear ,to fie Club entire party. Miss Sails—"There's plenty of we look about we see it; if we called on account of the illness work if you will only look for close our eyes, we hear it; if we of her lather. Several weeks ago the preach- As soon as we reached a suit- it, Miss Ingram." are deaf, we feel it. There is Misses Gertrude Strain and ers' daughters of the hill met able place for encampment, we "Cat" Ingram—"True, Mi no escape from it. Everywhere Frances Van Landingham, of for the purpose of organizing a began piling wood for a bon- Sails, but by the time I've found we look we see the expression of Roanoke, Ala., spent the week- preachers' daughters' club. The fire, and then the fun began— it my energy is all gone." some mind. There stands the end with Miss Ruth Strain. following officers were elected: with nothing to do but eat sad mighty cathedral lifting its cross Miss Helen H. Sails is spend- President, Lily Evans; vice-pres- be merry. So bored that she looked as if into the snowy sky, flecked w.*"-h ing the week-end with her sister, ident, Sarah Barrett; secretary Suddenly a thoughtful mem- she had bought the world with clouds. It is the expression of at Brenau, in Gainesville. and treasurer, Ruth Hill. ber of the group began looking a nickel, and wanted her money the mind of a great architect; We are glad to welcome Miss The other members of the club around for a prospective im- back. There is a volume on the shclC Frances Woodside back home are: Catherine Connors, Mani- promptu speaker and friend sod m the library, and it is the ex- from Atlanta, where she under- ta Hall, Sara King, Frances La with all of one accord the mem- Elizabeth—"How are you feel- pression of the mind on this can- bers of Le Cercle Francais be- ing today?" went an operation for tonsils. Prade, Julia Marlin, Mae Rat- vas. The mind of some ancient Miss Frances McDaniel, of cliffe, Margaret Yarbrough and gan again to speak in their na- Annie Lyle—"Like a chorus sculptor has found expression in tive tongue. They had only girl." Fairburn, and Miss Rebecca Gertrude Wilcox. a piece of stone. We may talk Presley, of Cedar Bluff, Ala., We have a lively bunch and been enjoying a few minutes Elizabeth—"How's that?" of a noted writer. In the ai ( of English customs and lan- Annie Lyle—"Not so good." spent Sunday as guests of the hope to accomplish much. We gallery hangs a famous paint- college. made a good beginning by visit- guage. "Frank"—"Mary, every time ing. The thoughts of Raphael ing the Old Ladies' Home sev- Then we marched around the I kiss you I'm a better man." are expressed through the fields Art—istic News eral Sundays ago and carrying big bonfire singing French songs Mary—"Oh, you little angel." at evening and behold the lilies, the*M a lovely basket of fruit. in the Indian custom. The lovers of Art on College robed in garments not borrowed We hope to do much more in the By that time it was fully dark • Late to bed and early to rise from Solomon's wardrobe. In Hill were extremely delighted future. and we decided to return home. makes a college girl sleepy but There was a long tramp back te wise. the college, but it was one «nf Lucrete—"Jewel makes her evident enjoyment and pleasure LECERCLE for all. mind up quickly." IF WINTER COMES THE Mary—"She ought to. She Growth of Corn hasn't a big job." There is no doubt about it. And there is no doubt FRANCMS HIKE Tte bureau of plant Industry «jt The students' first rule: Never about our HOT CHOCOLATE BEING THE BEST IN To eat or not to eat—and there that one single kernel of con y*» make a Pullman reservation faces as many as four or flv« statsst TOWN. Every cup made fresh and served with lots of was no question! When some- Bach stalk la attached to a separata unless you're sure that someone one mentioned a hike for Le root system. you kn.-w will be there to St* WHIPPED CREAM. We know College Girls like it this you.—Lafayette Lyre. way. He spoke with his mind but PARKER FURNITURE COMPANY I think his voice was cracked.— BEST GOODS, LOWEST PRICES, EASIEST TERMS Notre Dame Guggler. Bradfield Drug Co. D?»;f.*,. HrTHuh! 131 Main Street $1.00 Saved in $5.00 Sing a song of freshmen