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Ofye (Tampus 5ttirror Published by the Students of S pel man College, Atlanta, Georgia During the College Year Vol. VI NOVEMBER, 1929 Number 2 LIGHTS AND DARKNESS BEFORE 1879 By Beulah Esther Cloud, ’31 In view of the recent celebration of Light's Golden Jubilee, it is interesting to know what kinds of light and how much darkness there was before the era of light which began when Mr. Ed ison completed his successful experi ment on the incandescent lamp, October 21, 1929. The first methods of lighting known were the torches, pine knots, and bonfires used by primitive man. The torches were made by tying wool, tow or rags on the end of a stick, dipping it in grease and lighting it. Candles were the successors of the early rush lights which were made by soaking the pith of rushes in household grease. There are two kinds of candles: dipped and moulded. Dipped candles are made by dipping threads or wicks in a pan of melted stearin or paraffine until the desired thickness of inflammable material is formed around the wick to make a cand'.e. Moulded candles are made by pouring melted stearin or paraffine into tin moulds shaped like candles through which the wick has been threaded and fastened taut. After the candles (Continued on Page 2) THE ELEVENTH ANNUAL BOOK WEEK By Samantha B. Howard Beginning on November seventeenth and con tinuing through the twenty-third, the eleventh annual Book Week will be observed. The slo gan for this year is “More books in the home.” It is hoped by the book reading advocates that the schools, libraries, homes, churches, and other institutions will cooperate in creating a wider appreciation for the reading of books. This movement, known as “Book Week,” be gan in 1919, in Boston, Massachusetts, under the auspices of a group of people interested in the value as well as in the sale of books. The pur- jK)se of it was to teach people how to get a better knowledge of the contents of books and to become better acquainted with the various types of books. This project was very successful from the start and has gradually spread to other states until it is observed generally over the United States. Some critics believe that the instigators of “Book Week” were thinking in terms of the sale of their books instead of the general wel fare of the people. But even if they were, the advantages have outweighed the commercial ob jective and the result of their efforts have proved so beneficial that the other half of their motive (the sale of books) is forgotten. - This year the plan is to stress chiefly the interests of the child group, because it is thought that children will thereby grow up with a greater appreciation for books. Clara A. Howard GLANCES INTO THE LIFE OF MISS CLARA HOWARD By Augustus Johnson, ’32 “Come right in,” said Miss Clara A. Howard, Spelman 1887, in greeting a few members of the Campus Mirror staff, who called on her Oc tober 22 at her home, 1014 Ashby Grove, At lanta. Plans for this call had to be made with some secrecy lest the hundreds of girls who know Miss Howard would want to go too. She cordially received the members of the party and introduced them to her house guests. When all had sunk down into the comfortable chairs, Miss Howard, in answer to a question about her health, told of how, against the doctor’s orders to stay off her sore feet, she had slipped out to see a movie and now was paying for her fun. (Continued on Page 7) FRIENDSHIP Velma Collier. '33 Friendship is a blossom fair, Bathed in the dew of love, Which flows from soul to soul, A gift from God above. Friendship is a noble thought Expressed in words so kind, When one is sinking in despair, And turmoil fills his mind. J. RAMSAY MACDONALD On October 4, two very strong personalities met in Washington, D. C., each the head of his respective government, and each one possessing strong convictions, and the courage to stand by them. One was Premier J. Ramsay MacDonald, the head of the Labor Party in England, who came over to America to confer with Herbert Hoover, President of the United States. This meeting was momentous; the “meeting of Pres ident and Prime Minister is in itself an event in human affairs.” Because of the fact that these two men have met, have had opportunities to talk face to face on a naval agreement, and to discuss some of the more important means by which the moral forces of the countries could be exerted for peace, much has been ac complished. Every one knows President Hoover; but who is J. Ramsay MacDonald? The Outlook says, “Ten years ago, Ramsay MacDonald was ana thema in Great Britain. He had refused to bow to the clamor for war. He would not desert the small minority which held out for peace. Miraculously, he has since reestablished himself in public confidence, and comes to America with the united good-will of his countrymen.” Be cause of his convictions, he was severely op posed and criticized, but now, he stands at the head of the British government. He has cradled his party, counseled it, and has lived and sacri ficed for it. His principles are sound. He stands emphatically for Peace, so much so that one writer has entitled his description of Mr. MacDonald. “Die hard for Peace.” His mission to America was decidedly one of peace. Most people, shaken by the World (Continued on Page 7) THE FIRST PERFORMANCE IN OUR NEW THEATER Elisf. E. Oliver, ’32 The new theater at Spelman College, which bears the name of Howe Memorial Hall, had its "first night” on November 1. when Mr. Y. L. Granville, noted English actor, presented eleven impersonations from as many plays, beginning with one of the Greek tragedies of Sophocles, and contin uing through to one of George DuMaurier’s. Mr. Granville began his program "Dra matic Interludes," with a brief history of the beginning of drama, and spoke of the educa tional value of the stage. Preceding each impersonation he gave enough of the story of the play, and of the situation in which the character was to appear to prepare the audience readily to appreciate his presenta tion of that particular character. Exquisite costumes and gorgeous lighting effects rounded the program into an artistic symmetry, lending a richness to Mr. Gran- (Continued on page 5 )