Volume VI- LaGrange. , February, 1927 Number 4 Dr. Frank Morgan's Miss Grace Gibson Seniors Take The Senior Swimming Party At Leaves From The Diary Talk Entertains Tables The Y. Of A Sophomore Dr. Frank Morgan, well-known The home of Mr. and Mrs. The annual event of the Se- What can we say, or find in January 4, 1927—Here I am Bibls lecturer and son of the W. S. Gibson, on Franklin street, niors formally taking their ta- words of others, expressive of back at school again. Needless world-known Dr. Cambell G. was the scene of a very happy bles in the dining room took our appreciation of many good to say, I hated to return. But Morgan, led the college vesper party on Tuesday night, Jan- place in the Dining Hall Friday things showered upon us by one ; then it was lots of fun to see all services one night last week. The uary 25th, when Miss Grace evening, January, 1927. This assured friend of the college the girls again; to discuss the text for his talk was these Gibson, together with her moth- was the first time this year that girls?—who? Mr. Hubert Quil- wonderful times we had during words of Jesus, spoken to his er and her sister, Mrs. Jayne, they had appeared i I in I'r.n, of course! Was not it typi- the Christmas holidays; to enu- di.-ciplco, "Come unto me and I entertained a number of the col- caps and gowns. cal of Mr. Quillian's thoughtful- merate the "darling" gifts we will make you to become—." To lege faculty and students at The three senior tables were ness to invite us to the "Y" for received; and to brag modestly those men engaged in the fish- dinner. Miss Gibson is always artistically decorated with large a beautiful afternoon's swim- about the dates we had. But ing business His promise ended, a chaming hostess, and her centers of white carnations and ming party? Of course we ac- those are the sweet memories "to become fishers of men." To- guests fell at once under the ferns and with brightly burning cepted and had a truly "gor- to keep me alive during the day this promise would have no spell of her hospitality. The candles. geous time," for what else could storm of examinations when I appeal to a great many people daintily appointed table, with As Miss Brownlee played the be the result of the plans of shall feel deeply, "the heavy and to whom fishing seems a foolish the cheer of its candle-light in- first chords on the piano, the such a host,—especially of one weary weight of al Ithis unintel- waste of time. Jesus meant for terfused with the fragrance of So^nomores, led by their spon- who so many tftnes has been ligible world," as Wordsworth Ilis promise to be interpreted to red carnations, was indeed a sor, Miss Emily Park, and their host to the college girls—we £ays. fit each individual. God has a glowing tribute to decorative [resident, Miss Helen Walker, fortunate beings—at so many , 1927.—I wonder plan for each life, with a duty taste of the hostess. The visual dressed in white, marched two lovely affairs! It was a happy if Kmlirg was thinking of the or special field of endeavor for repast was a good precussor of by two down the steps an< bunch of girls who returned to days after examinations when tach person. The person who the delicious dinner that follow- formed an isle for the Seniors. the Hill expressing in various he said, "We shall rest, and does something else fails to ed. After the completion of the Miss Park was beautiful in a typical modes the pleasure 'faith we shall need it?" I am make the most of his life. A lust course, the guests assembl- white crepe dress with a cor- which was theirs. One and all quite sure that John Greenleaf person whom God wishes to be ed in the parlor and enjoyed to sage of sweet peas. voted Mr. Quillian "the jolliest Whittier was thinking of a a groceryman makes a mistake the fullest a vocal hour within The Senior sponsor, Miss Hal- host and sport ever." Another Sophomore after an English by trying to be a missionary. the family circle lit by those lie Smith, and their mascot, lit- happy event in our school life, Literature examination when he Dr. Morgan made a personal ap- beautiful "home fires" that glad- tle Miss Jean Thompson, came then more labor borne to us on wrote, peal for everyone to come to en all who come within their in- first. Miss Smith was beautiful- the wings of time! But how "Then she took up her burden Jesus, not merely following the spiring glow. ly dressed in a purple georgette such memories aid! Mr. Quil- oi ii+"e again, thoughts and opinions of others The recipients of Miss Gib- and wore a corsage of sweet- lian, here's to you! Saving only It might have but finding the way by individu- son's hospitality were Mrs. F. M. peas and frasers. Little Jean been, al study and search. Gihson, of Montgomery; Miss: was dressed in white with a ArtCiub Notes For of all sad words of tongue Dunsan. Miss Park, Miss Mill- green ribbon rosette in her hair or pen, Dr. Ernst Jackh, Fa- saps, Miss Sails, Miss Lena Ter- and carried flowers similar to New tubes of paint, new The saddest are these: "It might mous Figure, Speaks rell, and Miss Sarah Jackson. thoue of Miss Smith. brushes, palattes and new mem- have been." Then one by one the stately bers find their abode amongst But after all it is certainly a To The International On Tb? Will ..urge 'jii/s and gowns with their pres- Art Club. We welcome as new be able to say, "Hurrah! Exams Relations Club. Among those spending the ident, Miss Elizabeth Hodges, members of our club Miss Julia are over!" week-end at home were Marinel leading. Alice Johnson, Miss Gertrude Doctor Ernst Jackh, an au- Walker, Miss Mary Grimmes, , 1927.—Tonight thority on International sub- Bonner, Rachel Griffith, Louise As the Seniors reached their ; witnessed one of the most im- Erwin, Helen Walkker, Blanche tables the Sophomores sang to Misses Hazel and Meridith Turn- portant events of the year, our jects, was the guest of the er and Miss Hendenreich. We Forum of Democracy on Jan. 26. and Lois Parker, Louise Scog- their sister class, after which a Senior sisters, all "diked out" in delicious three-course dinner was wish you a very artistic fu- In the evening Dr. Jacka lectur- . gins, Catherine Ingram, Jose- their caps and gorwns for the served. ture. first time, took their tables in ed to the members of the Forum phine Glenn, Myrtle Cannon and Plans were made recently for and their guests on the subject, Before leaving the dining hall the dining hall. We Sophs, were Emily Norris. everyone joined in singing the a "Studio Tea Party" for the more thrilled than the attend- " and Her Relation to entertainment of all members of the ." He outlined •'oris Lumpkin spent the college songs. ants of a queen. For was it not the club at an early date. ia great honor to enter the din- Die condition of the old and the 'we-^k-end in Hogansville. The Y. W. Corner The officers of the Art Club new Germany, and explained the Sarah Swanson visited in At- ing hall as the attendants of the for the year twentyseven are: queenly Seniors? Besides, we relation which the new Ger- lanta and Fairburn last week Carolyn McLendon, of Clarks- many bears to the United This past week-end Sarah wei e wearing our white dresses end . Swanson, our undergraduate ton, President; Mildred Stipe, of which recalled fond memories of States. Tributes were paid to Dr. John S. Jenkins was a Decatur, Vice-President; Lara Wilson and to Dawes. representative, attended a coun- high school graduation. And of guest of the college several days Williamson, of , Secre- c-.urse we were thinking of the Professor Jackh, who is the last week. cil at Emory University, whose tary and Treasurer. founder and president of the In- purpose was to formulate plans tir.e to come when we will be Sarah Swanson is attending a College Seniors. It was all so stitute of Political Science, Ber- Y. M. C. A. and a Y. W. C. A for the State Y. M. and Y. W. A Tree In A Storm lin, and was a member of the dignified and solemn that faint Conference at Emory Univer Conference to be held later. suggestions of a wedding also German delegations in Versail- I sity. (From Freshmen Themes) les, Genoa, Lacarno, and , The last of this month a stu- insisted on entering into our Misses Jewel Dunn and Ger- dent volunteer conference will The day was hot and sultry. II oughts, though of course, we is in America upon the invitation trude Patterson, of Langdale, of the Carnegie Endowment for be held in Athens. The Univer- The leaves on the poplar tree vild never dare to admit such Ala., were guests of Miss Hetti." sity and State Normal, to which outside my window drooped and a thing. International Peace. He will ad- Dunn Sunday. dress the International Relations Ruth Hill, Ruth Strain and Mary looked as if they were about to , 1927.—Rachel Jessie Ray is in the infirmary. die for water; not one of them Clubs established by the Carne- Floyd are to go as delegates. Griffith came back to school to- We hope that she will soon be We are especially interested in moved to break the dreadful gie endowments in the foremost | well again. day. We missed her lots from colleges of this country. this conference as Mary Floyd stillness. But suddenly, while I Miss Rachel Griffith has re- is to make one of the talks of sat there gazing they began to our class while she was sick at El Circulo Espanol : turned to school after a two- the conference. tremble, then to rustle gently, home and we are delighted to : weeks' absence on account of ill- We have been very fortunate and soon they were dancing on have her with us again. The Spanish Circle met Fri- ness. We are glad to welcome in our leaders for the Sunday every limb. Now the whole tree day afternoon, January 28, at |her back kagain. night services this last month. began to sway and I saw that a Freshmen Versions five o'clock and held its first We are sorry that Miss Annie The night of the sixteenth the I storm was coming up. Father meeting since the holidays. The Kate Lewis is not with us any services were held in the parlors ! and father the tree rocked from I (Taken from Freshman themes) following program was given in e. Much happiness for the on account of the cold weather. j right to left. I thought every Shoes on the Face an interesting manner. looked-for future is wished for At this time Miss Milsaps rea | minute that it would surely be —I saw a girl with hair hang- Geographical History of Ar- her. to us the story of the "The uprooted. It seemed so brave ing down her back, with a hag- gentina—Mildred Stipe. Song of the Syrian Guest." ■ there battling in the storm. The gard look and worn out shoes Mary Howard—"But the price ; on her face. The Republic—Eliza- mark on his Xmas gift is quite The next Sunday we were w nd grew wilder and I could zeth Norman. plain—$17.50." very fortunate in having Mr. no longer bear to look at the A Monstrosity The New Minister in Argentina Frances — "Hm! I wonder Coleman to speak to us. He beautiful tree, for I knew that "The Age of Innocence." The —Elizabeth Halliday. what it really cost?" gave us a most unusual and in- it could not withstand the storm. picture of a small girl seated on After this interesting and val- teresting talk on "Prayer." J listened for the noise of its the ground, with bear feet. uable information concerning Martha—"If a girl committed On the last Sunday night of fall every minute. But in place engaged in a clever Spanish suicide here, would they ship the month we were doubly hap- of this I heard the wind grow Nothing if Not Immagination game, after which delightful re- her body?" py in having Mr. Gilmore to calm and I saw that the tree In the picture, "The Age of Argentma was given the Circle Mildred—"No, they'd campus sing and Mr. Wiley Reeves to had won trip battlp Innocence," the lightning is freshments were served. her ghost!" speak to us. —Marv Alice Hoibruok. flashing and thunder is roaring. LAGRANGE COLLEGE THE SCROLL February, 1927 THE SCROLL We very reluctantly parted of goodies. There were more criminal must be made unprof- with one of our membei's Christ- letters and other small remem- itable, and dangerous. Published monthly by the Quill Driv- mas, and we have heard it re- brances. "Well," Adelaide said (2) Opportunity for commit- ers' Club of LaGrange College. ported, rumored, vaguely hint-' reflectively, "I had an even nic- ting crime must be made less. "HOSIERY Entered at Postoflice at LaGrange, ed, etc., that that mischievous, \ er Valentine, for I gave a bit of (3) Prompt judgements must AS YOU LIKE IT" Ga., as second class mail matter inconsiderate sprite, Dan Cupid,' sunshine—but Oh! how much be secumed. , 1922, under the Act of was the direct cause of her de-' come back to me!" Next came Miss Helen Walk March 3, 1879. serting us so cruelly right in \ er, who old: (1) Of pfesent Subscription rate, fifty cents a se- the midst of our school year. Of Senior Dots prison condition. All Silk Tops $1.50 Pair mester. course we are frightfully jeal- (2) The life of a prisoner af- ous, and shall miss her very Another year has begun, and ter being released. Fashion Plate Slippers EDITORIAL STAFF much, but we imagine Annie for only four more short months (3) The good derived from Ruth Strain Editor-in-Chief Kate is so thrilled that she does will the Senior class of '27, at paroles. CLEAVELAND-DIX CO. Rachel Beard Adv. Mgr. not care at all. LaGrange College, be in college. The second speaker on the E. Cheatham Asst. Adv. Mgr. If you would like to know Where in reality the time will affirmative side was Miss Cath- Mary Radford Bus. Mgr. what is our most highly prized go on as before, to the Seniors ern Chestnutt. She said: (1) Ijucrete Adams .... Circulation Mgr. friendship on the hill, it's no se- it will seem like ages until at Hinderances to certain punish- Carolyn McLendon Joke Editor cret at all and we do not at all last they look back and recall ments must be removed. LAGRANGE HARD- Mary Teasley Proof Reader mind telling you: It is that of the good times they have had, (2) Certainly that prompt Sara Barrett Ex. Editor our sister class, the freshmen. it will then seem like a short judgments and definite punish- WARE CO. Grace Gibson Alumnae Editor It has been wonderful to have dream—a dream that can be ment would help, proved by Phone 155 Nell Childs, Myrtle Cannon, Jessie Ray them with us and we love them dreamed no more. England's example. College Directory more every day. We are quite For more than one reason, are (3) Force of Law and Order "If it's Hardware Class Presidents:— sure that there never has been the Seniors "all smiles." must be organized against crime. We Have it." Senior Elizabeth Hodges a sweeter, more loyal crowd of Our much looked forward to The last speaker was Miss Junior Lura Lifsey girls in school. And they are and talked of rings have at last Martha Galloway, who strongly THE WINCHESTER STORE Sophomore Helen Walker real workers, too. We know arrived. They are every bit as argued that crime was due to: Freshman Marth McDaniel you are going to hear great pretty as our wildest immagina- (1) Heridity. Organizations things about our little sisters, tions had them pictured. (2) Environment. Irenian Frances Woodside and the best part of all is that Those who have experienced (2) These two factors could Mezzofantain Myrtle Cannon the thrill of getting Senior high Y. W. C. A Josephine Glenn they will be true. not be removed by speedy trials On Saturday night the juniors school rings, can, in a small way, Student Body Jessie Ray 1/1 || /? P/ATIOV-niX jp» realize the feelings college Se- and certain punishments. \W INSTITUTION- I Athletic Ass'n Lucile Cassels are going to have their stunt night, and will surely furnish niors possess. Miss Mabel White rendered a Quill Drivers Ruth Strain Friends have come and gone, Jtpnneytc Forum of Dem Mary F. Wiggins enough entertainment for every- piano solo while the judges were *m'^0'A.DEPARTMENT STORES body on the hill. You will be and with their going, came the making their decision. When "Where Savings are Greatest" surprised to see how much real joyful news from the facuty, the judges returned Mr. Binns 133 MAIN STREET EDITORIAL that a rule had been passed ex- How are you beginning the talent we have in our class. gave the decision, which was In spite of all the hard work empting all Seniors from May v new semester? Toward what that is claiming our attention finals provided the instructor Vw .) votes for jthe affirmative Holding ends are you working? Are you this year, we are finding time thought the student was doing side and one for the negative, j definitely resolved toward better to make plans for next year creditable work. Here let us express our thanks: the Public ones? Have you definitely re- when we will be SENIORS! 7 This rule should be an inspira- to Miss Vera Millsaps, the fac-, solved toward better ones ? Have most enthusiastic and determin- tion to Seniors to do their best, ulty advisor of the debate, who! you made a survey of yourself and to lower classmen to strive liberally gave to it her best. Good Will ed of these plans are for an an- Our opinion is that and work for the last semester nual, and with such a class to to become Seniors. to see wherein you failed or back it, success will be sure. The Seniors have already be- Campus Gossip a Value that is good to- what you left undone? Are you gun to have parties given in day will also be good going to profit by your past Adelaide's Valentine their honor. Dear Readers, tomorrow and every mistakes ? It was the 14th of February. Mrs. Youngblood gave a love- Oh, yes! day. There's hardly anything more Adelaide expectantly haunted ly dinner the night the Seniors It sounds ever so funny! If an article, for ex- wonderful or more encouraging the school postoffice. The first Everyone seems to have gone took their tables. The next af- ample, is worth $4.98, to any one, to the worker or mail brought no letters, no ternoon Miss Nell Childs was "nutty." shirker than a new chance,, a package. Other ftirls laughed' hostess at a lovely afternoon But not so! that is a just price to chance to "start over," so to and chattered delightedly over party, and there is a whispered P^veryone's going nutting sell it for. To reduce speak. Just such a chance is their packages, containing can-' rumor that one of the town On College Hill. the price would be to here for each of us at the be- ciy, flowers, and other lovely' girl's sister is going to give an Also the teachers. admit that it was not ginning of a new semester. If gifts. But Adelaids felt so out afternoon tea. And everyone has basket or properly priced in the box to gather nuts in. we are sorry for much that we of things, so forgotten—what It may truly be said, it's gre beginning. We never did not do, for not making the could be the matter with every- to be a Senior. Carl knocks the trees, best of what we did do, then one? Didn't mother and sister The nuts fall. have two prices for the now is the ripened time to begin ever think of her? Didn't Tom Freshman-Sophomore Everyone joins same article. However, aright to overcome our failures. Know that girls like candy and Debate The glad scramble. we do continuously It's a great pleasure to be able flowers on Valentine day? Not Even Mrs. Thompson nutting keep our prices as low to forget many things, always. even a letter or telegram from The third debate of the Forum goes! as is consistent with It's not expected for everything him! was held on the evening of Jan- And President Thompson, too! current market condi- to be remembered by any hu-| Iho. mail after lunch, was just uary the 8th. This debate was It looks ever so funny tions and re-placement man mind, but let's make this as disappointing! Well! she slightly different from the oth- From my window. part of the school year one that exchdmed—I'll just have a Val-! er two in that sister classes Seems like everyone's costs. We never name we will want to remember, in entine by myself. Well not by J were debating against each oth- Forgetting her trouble, comparative prices. that we made new resolutions myself, but for everybody. If j er. This time the younger Whatever that trouble Here you receive the and kept them, entered into all I can't be happy I'll try and classes received the support of Might be. ♦jame fair consideration activities with a new zeal and make everybody else have a nice their sister classes. The classes Perhaps she has that every day which means put forth our best effort in all day. Straight to the phone she and sister classes contributed Fierce exam this very that your Dollar always Afternoon, Or, we undertook. went and, oh, such an order! their heartiest support, and this buys 100 cents' worth Fruits, candys, everything good! encouraged each representative Perhaps Dad didn't If we have not been as law- —EO less, no more! abiding members of our student That wasn't all for there were j to do her best. Send that allowance, government as we should be let's lovely flowers for a sick friend j The question for the debate Maybe HIS letter And that 100 cents' each be determined to mend our! in town, a pretty pot plant for, was: "Resolved, That speedy Failed to come. worth is measured in ■"flaws," to be a strong, worthy, a gir! friend who was sick in the ( trials and more certain punish- Anyway, the most liberal way member the rest of the year, for infivmaiy. All afternoon she ranj ment would tend to lessen crime It's forgotten. possible. "a chain is no stronger than its! hi'-ipily from one home to an- in the United States." This is Cares be far from their minds. Operating without weakest link." In everything' other delivering lovely Valen- a question over which there has But I'm studying spasmodic "sales" or tine remembrances. A great deal been much discussion for the Today, for of which we are a part, let's be other unnecessary a strong, growing part and| of the happiness and beauty past few years. Tomorrow comes "make up" for what we let tiiat shown in the faces of her The affirmative side was up- English Literature! price-changing "slip" the first semester. In f i iwids whom she had made hap- held by Misses Margaret Partie But I, too, can enjoy it. methods, selling for all that we do. py reflected itself on her own and Catharine Chestnutt, who I'm getting the bird's-eye cash only and giving "Letus do our work as well, pretty face. | were freshman Arcadians. The View. fhe customer the full Both the unseen and the seen; Tired but happy and com- negative was supported by Mis- They all "jig" about child-like benefit cf the far-reach- Make the house where Gods may pletely satisfied with her day of ses Helen Walker and Martha Below mv window, ing buying power of filling lives with sunshine, she Gallaway, who were Sophomore But. dwell, this countrywide insti- Beautiful, entire, and clean." came in, just before dinner. "Oh! Utopians. Miss Mary Frances- Tomorrow they limp down- Adelaide!" a friend exclaimed— Wiggins presided over the meet- stairs tution, we have found The Ever-Ready Juniors "You have the mostest, interest- ing, while Miss Monita Hall ac- You bet! it possible not only to ed looking packages, two tele- ted as secretary, and Miss Grace And eat nuts! win the good will of the The Junior class has begun grams, a great big fat "special," Gardner as the timekeeper. The Perhaps I don't eat nuts, but public bu; to continue the new year of 1927 with the and four tatters! Where have judges were Miss Ross, the Rev. Most assuredly I don't tc- hold it. resolution to be the most wide- you been all day?" Mr. Binns and Rev. . Limp downstairs tomorrow; awake, active, "peppy," and all- There were flowers, candy, Miss Margaret Partee, who But today, I'll study now. round good class on the hill. and a special from Sam. Mother was the first speaker, argured Sincerely, J& c. And just watch -us succeed! and sister had sent a lovely box that: (1) Profession of the C. H. McLendon. LAGRANGE COLLEGE THE SCROLL February, 1927 "The Muffin-Man" mother, an actress, who could girl should consider it. They made a grand hit? You'll be scarf can be a hangman's not become reconciled to life in all told me of so many girls who the star now!" noose, Feme pulled the covers up'a small aristocratic town, to be tried to make it a career and "Let me go. I must. I must, Unless real love has fashioned ■nder her chin and settled back I the wife of a man practically an failed. Don't you, oh, don't you I'm leaving." it! on her pillow for the luxury of ] invalid, and who had left her see that I can't go home till I've "What's the idea? Developing So. please, Billy darling, be care- a morning nap. Curious, that I ten-year-old daughter to return made good? They'd say such temperament ? Ouch! You're ful of your choice little strain running there her | to the stage. Feme's recollec- unpleasant things about my some fury." On this day of days, and ask head, what were the words ? It ftions of the father who had die mother and me, and that would Feme had to pass through a yourself is a silken heart •as nothing she had been prac-|soon after his wife's desertion, hurt Gramma and Daddy-Dan line of admiring and congratulat- Is as much to be desired as a tising lately. Now she had it: were dim; but she thanked him so. I like my work and-and-I ing fellow-workers to reach her loving heart, and "Oh, do you know the Muffin- for the "blessed old" grandpar- jjust can't." dressing room. "Three curtains Decide that you want me, dear, man, the Muffin-man who lives ents he had given her. And then Bob's clear gray eyes were your first time!" "You're in To be your Valentine in Drury Lane?" Those wereIFeme reviewed her determina- shadowed as he looked unseeing luck. Name your own price As much as I want you te words "Gramma" Whitney jtion to become a musical come. at the crowds passing and re- now!" Wish I had your chance," To be my Valentino! had taught Bob and her to sing,' star, her struggles to become passing, but he replied evenly, "The boss is looking for you." as children, after any proposal -an understudy to a popular star "Feme, I reckon I always "Can't imagine what he wants, MRS. H7H. CHILDS ENTER- or expression of opinion; and if "outrageously healthy." will—for you. But I'm going to can you?" TAINS THE SENIORS She other understood and agreed In all these memories, Bob, stop telling you. My love for Altho she smiled her appre- Ding-a-ling-a-ling! "Hurrj he answered, "Oh, yes, I know big Bob Lane, stood out. Why you is too fine a thing to be ciation, she hardly saw anyone up, Seniors!" This was the cry the Muffin-man, the Muffin-man, couldn't he understand that she dragged out on every occasion. through the mist of her tears. heard on old L. C. campus when who lives in Drury Lane." At wanted to make good in her cho- If you want me, I'll always be When she finally closed the door the three-thirty bell rang Sat- the thought of Bob, Feme ex- sen career, to prove that she here." That sounded so like old of her room behind her, she lean- urday afternoon, Jan. 29. The perienced a peculiar pain, much could take care of herself? Yes- Bob. Why couldn't he— ed against it sobbing. Some one Senior class, after the scramble to her resentment. Just to prove terday at lunch she had tried to "If I'm ever to get the dear knocked at the door, and she of gathering together its digni- that she really did not miss him, explain, Violetta's act, I'll have to over- controlled herself to ask, "What fied members, went in a body to went slowly over her child-\ "Bob, you know the folks b? come my 'Southern indolence,' is it?" the home of Mrs. H. H. Childs, hood with which he had been soiin Woodsville think that the Bob!" "Flowers for Miss Whitney." where they were delightfully associated. She thought of hei stage is terrible, that no nice That night the star whose Mechanically the girl received entertained at a novel peanut name flashed in the electric sign the huge box and opened it. party. above the theater twisted her Violets filled the l-oom with "Peanuts, peanuts, every- ankle and gave her little under- their exquisite sweetness. Bob's where and not a one to eat." LaGrange Banking & Trust Co, study her opportunity. For three sprawly handwriting covered This was the order given by the months the audiences had seen the card with the words, "Oh, hostess as the search began for Commercial and Savings Bank an auburn-haired, brown-eyed yes, I know the Muffin-man." the concealed peanuts. Member Federal Reserve System beauty, but now a slim, radiant- There was a quick step out- After the missing peanuts ly pale girl swayed to the meas- side and Bob entered. were found they, with the aid ure of her opening song. The "Ferae!" of tooth picks, were converted still glory of her fair hair, the "Bob!" into animals which with the as- |!-4">fi M-M-MH T^TTTTTTTTm L perfect chisling of her features, After a few minutes Feme sistance of the imagination re- the joyous lilt of her voice looked up to ask, "Bob Lane, sembled creatures of every va- brought a new sensation even to have you always been so adora- riety and clime—from those the hardened critics. Small ble?". found in the jungles of Africa wonder that hands ached as Bob was a modest man, but he to those domesticated animals their possessors, unfeeling, call- knew how to reply. of our own back yards. ed her back to receive her ap- And now, Seniors, show the probation. What Betty's Heart Says worthiness of your name and When she returned for really To Her Valentino see how many words you can COMPLIMENTS the last time, she paused at make out of the few letters, p-e- sight of a well-preserved, fash- Billy dear! a-n-u-t-s ionably dressed woman seated This contest completed, the between two opulent men in I can't tell you in regular words, Seniors revealed their knowledge OF evening clothes. The cold, per- By voice, at least, of an extensive vocabulary in fectly controlled face was haunt- That I love you! composing peculiarly construct- ingly familiar. As Feme turn- But I do, Billy! And because it's ed sentences, every word of ed slightly, she saw reflected in St. Valentine's Day which began with the letter "p." The Dunson Mills the mirrors that were the chief I can kiss the picture of you The guests were then divided decoration of the scene the cam- that is on my dressing table, into four groups and a peanut eolike profile which was hers. And send off into the land o'- race was held the object of which With a surprise that was al- Wishes! was to pass the peanuts from most horror she traced the re- The thousand things that I hand to hand down the line and semblance between the woman Wish for you! back again. on the other side of the foot- I wish my Billy Boy to have a lights and herself. Her mother! goal "And now, girls, display the She remembered now the stories And to try for it! steady nerve which has carried TTTTTTT that had been only hinted to I wish for him all the good you through four years of col- her and that she had forgotten; things in life lege life and see how many pea- nuts you can carry upon a knife «■>«■>■! 1 I 'I"l''!■ ■!■ I'■!■ ■!■ ■>•!■ -I"!-!'■!■ ■!■ -I-H-*■!■ ■!■■!■ ■!■»■!'■!■ ■!■ '!■ 'i' !■ ■!'■!''!■ !■ ■!■ '!■»'r■!■ '!■ '!■ *■!■ ■!''I'■!''!■ she recalled the sprightly moth- And a few of the bad things— er, so changed now, whom she - -if he wants them— from one room to the next." had never quite dared kiss with- Including me (and my biggest Amid screams of "oh she drop- out invitation, the mother who wish is, that he will want ped everyone of her's," and "oh, had chosen the stage in pref- me!) she has one left," the voice of LaGrange Grocery! erence to home and her. The I wish him to come to know the hostess was heard announc- orchestra struck up the tune of That I like to dance best ing a grab contest. her song again. Feme's dazed When his arms are around me— After the girls who were for- young eyes shifted to the right. That sometimes when I smile tunate enough to have large Company There was Bob! He was look- my wickedest smile hands had successfully competed ing at her mother with such a Or slam things and stamp my in the grab contest, an intelli- queer, hurt look on his strong feet, gence test was held which was face. Would he ever look at her It's to hide a seriousness the like won (shame upon the Seniors) like that? How had the life she. of which not by an intellectual Senior, Largest Wholesale Grocers wanted recompensed her mother No self-respecting flapper should but by Mrs. Ora M. Abbott. for shaking off her responsibili- permit herself to feel. A delightful dinner was serv- ties? Suddenly Feme saw what My lips are red with rouge, Bil- ed and more prizes were award- and Tobacconists in she had missed in life and what ly, ed. she wanted. Gone was her pride But my heart is pale with fear— Mrs. Childs' party will be for in her vaunted independence. fear that you may not love the Seniors one of the sweet Western Georgia And what did it matter now me. memories of school days which what people would say? There My hair is bobbed—cut short to remain with girls long after would be times, she knew, when my head, they have left the halls of their the call of the footlights would Boyish fashion, Aima Mater. haunt her; but stronger far But I'm longing for tenderness, Paradise Lost LAGRANGE, GEORGIA stronger than it, was the call of Billy, I'm all done up in it, (Reprinted by request) love and Bob. For the third Girlish fashion! Two little coons on a bridge Mill I I I'M Mill I I I 1 I I 1 I I I I 1 I 1.>.|..1.|.I1I.1..|..H.I|..>».|.I|.I|M|I|II|I,|„II|I time the orchestra played the Other girls may send you heart- a-sittin! opening bars of the lilting en- shaped silken pillows for Two little bones back and forth core. Instead of following it, den, a flittin', PARKER FURNITURE COMPANY Feme began, "Oh, do you know Or knitted scarves of softest Hole in the plank where a knot the Muffin-man," and ran from silk for the neck, was missin' BEST GOODS, LOWEST PRICES, EASIEST TERMS the stage. Against which, through a swing- Par-a-dice lost! The astonished stage-manag- ing bar of a dance, $1.00 Saved in $5.00 er caught her as she stumbled, My head has sometimes leaned, Two's a company; the third's "Say, girlie, don't you know you But, oh, Billy Boy! a silken a chaperone.—Kansas Owl. LAGRANGE COLLEGE THE SCROLL February, 1927 ied a little, but think, I didn't watching me when I am not Forward And Back flunk history, and Miss Ross had looking." Exams, as some have already more than hinted at such a pos- .. : : — , . , . I observed, are over. Very much sibility. And, thinking it all K your clocks go out at night, Callaway 's Department Store over, what was it Browning %et * iantern a.nd f out int,° he to our surprize most of us are • j, yard to consult +the sun-dial— I alive and well. The seniors are walking about on air and no ' "I'am grown peaceful as old Jackson's Philosophy. matter what you ask them you age tonight, Lura—"What do you think of I are sure of one of two replies: I regret little, I would change mud as a beautifier?" "What's the price of synthetic still less." "Cuba"—"Well, it hasn't done I razor blades in , Myrtle?" Of course in a way we regret j much for the turtle." New Spring Apparel I "I'm going to graduate," re- those long, long scandal sessions that hurt our standing, but] We have learned that the I plies Myrtle, rapt, "Did you say ; anything?" would we change them? Gentle reason so few men go to church For Or perhaps from another quar- reader, confine yourself to fair is they don't care particularly I ter, "Bud, is it true that your questions if you please, walk what other men wear.—Michi- husband is a tall brunette and | not on dangerous ground, tempc J?an Gargagle. I wears a mustache?" our virtue not too far. , "She was only a miner s Miss and Matron "I've taken my last exam." And looking forward. Yestei- daughter, but she sure was a l sings Elizabeth happily, "What day it was quite warm, spring good ]ittle gold-digger.—Vand- I mustache?" will come and with spring comes erbilt Masquarade. But we do not envy the Se- —a word m four letters, it I put I niors. Especially as their mail it here I am afraid the article Tommy—"What do you do for l_ suggests teacher's agencies, i would be canned. But who can exercise, Emily?" I two deep lines from just above ■ resist spring? The old and mar- Emily—"Oh, I let my flesh I Callaway*s Department StoreUIC I their noses. Life isn't altogeth- ried and the young and ugly creeP- er a rosy pathway even when respond no less than the beauti- Sally King—"Are you a f resh- paved with sheepskin. ful to its magic. And it's just man?" About last semester: "Let's as well because if we never have "Sally" Adams—"No, I just see, we have much, ah, much to . „, . ..„ . „„ i,„j:wear that hat because it is be- regret. Our marks for instance a love affair we still have hadj . „ : !the thrill of wanting one. Oh, comms- are as high as they might have 1 been, but to reverse the cloud, j Jimmy crickets, we're getting Myrtle—"Are you going to neither are they as low as they I sentimental, snap out of it quick! send me violets every day?" //RATION-WIDE might have been. Biology exam, Perhaps wanting is really better, John—"No, I'll send you up a well there really wasn't any ex- real lovers have feet of clay and package of seed and you can INSTITUTION- cuse for that, if only we'd stud- dream-lovers don't. raise them yourself." What besides spring is com- — —* , 1 got a sma -t br0 ther He s ing? Oh, we're going to have al , J , - , enney /AfC. new play. It has a sort of Bibli-^en clear through Reform DEPARTMENT STORES DAVIS' cal title! "The Garden of Eden" | school and hes only sixteen. — or something. I laid on my face Wisconsin Oclopus. •WHERE SAVINGS ARE GREATEST" PHARMACY 133 MAIN STREET in the gallery and heard the EXCHANGES "Home of the College Girls" first rehearsal, it didn't sound very Biblical to me. Getting out a paper is no jike. I think our teachers want to: The following are some of the The Results of a COURTESY keep us from being homesick, reasons why it is not: —and — School has been in session a j Getting out a paper is no joke, Service Rendered SERVICE week, and I'm already behind in Getting out this paper is not The continuous growth of this Nation-wide Insti- three different subjects. a picnic. tution of Department Stores and especially the large Graduation will soon be here.! lf we print jokeSj folks say we 262—Phones—263 My Senior roommate never lets iUy. expansion that is being made this Spring is creating are s truly remarkable opportunities for young men with If we'don't, they say we are j months. The seniors become too serious. selling experience in our lines to associate themselves I graduates, the Juniors-Seniors, It wo publish original matter, with this Company and train for future Co-partnei the Sophomores-Juniors, and the they say we lack variety. Store Managers. Freshman - Sophomores. More li" we publish things from oth- Thruout the United States, the J. C. Penney Com- MILAM DRUG green things will present them er papers, we are too lazy to pany Stores are acclaimed the friends of the people— selves to be metamorphosed and writt. exercising in the fullest way a buying power that gives COMPANY another year begins. Tra la. lf we stay on the job, we What price glory? large savings to th* public. ought to be out rustling news. This growth is directly the result of that liberal 'The Firm That If we are rustling news, we're appreciation of our Service which the public has Appreciates JOKES" not attending to business in our own department. shown in our operations during the last twenty-five Your Patronage." Miss Sails—"Fannie Lou, when If we don't print contributions years. is literature easiest to read?" we don't show proper apprecia- Fannie Lou—"In Autumn, ££n' when Nature turns the leaves." , ' tf wg do print them then ^ Miss Maidee—"Julia, I hear paper is filled with junk. I that your sister Mary has the Like as not some fellow will mumps. Do vou think that you say w<" swiped this from an ex- ■i iwill get them?" change. Julia Teasley—"Yes, I'll get So we did. Compliments 'em when she outgrows 'em!" And so did we—from "The Technician." "They say the moon is a dead body, but I'd be willing to sit BE STRONG of up with the corpse if you were Be Strong! here."—Vergil's "Letter to Sal-j We are not here to play, to lv." dream, to drift; . ——: — We have hard work to do and A LeVale Rug Childs Furniture Co. Louise Irwm—"How can you loads to jift. tell he loves you Julia?" Shun not the struggle—face it, Julia Marhn—"By his way of >tis God's gift. = Brings just the touch or dainty color you want in your room. When Your Sweet Tooth Says Be Strong! jE: Say not "The days are evil. = Who's to blame? == And its fluffy softness a joy to "CANDY" And fold the hands and ac- Your Wisdom Tooth Says quiesce—oh shame! = slippered feet. Stand up. speak out, and bravely =E "BRADFIELD'S" in God's name. = Where You Get the Best—Always Fresh Be Strong! = VALLEY MILLS It matters not how deep intench- = ed the wrong, = LaGrange, Georgia BradReld Drug Company How hard the battle goes, the = "U/tG Sate Drug Store" day how long: = 131 Main Street Faint not—fight on! Tomorrow : I comes, the song. L-