Newspaper Page Text
Exhibit of Achievements
Mamie Alice Bynes, ’33
Perhaps the greatest asset to the recent
celebration was the exhibit showing princi
pally the work of the Spelman alumnae.
Hundreds were thrilled by this showing,
which verified all statements of approval
and praise of the achievements of the grad
uates and students.
The graduates themselves supplied the
most impressive part of the exhibit in a
room which held the portraits of classes from
1883 until the present, with their stalwart
leaders, Miss Giles and Miss Packard, as
centers of interest. Surrounding and among
these were pictures of buildings and grounds
in the early years and now.
From the graduates to their works: This
was similar in effect to a progressive story
or a moving picture, for in the next room
the graduates who had just been seen in
photograph were seen again as heads of
every vocation that is commonly pursued.
The teaching profession probably ranked
highest in number, but even this Avas por
trayed in various independent and appealing
ways. The work of the rural Spelman
teacher, who has “a loyal scorn for second
best”, places her in a high unit of effi
ciency. This was seen in her display of school
projects, from the kindergarten to the junior
high school, usually the limit of her curricu
lum. They included drawing, painting, sew
ing, millinery, flower-making, and furniture
arrangement; also literary projects, includ
ing English, history, penmanship, and music.
The city teachers, who represent most of
Spelman’s teaching alumnae, include found
ers of schools, principals of elementary and
secondary schools, and college teachers, who
are to be found in varying numbers in every
State in the Union. Their work was also in
project form, showing the excellent skill of
their students. Tapestry, etching, and en
graving were added to the other handicraft
arts. In the industrial schools the develop
ment of industry is foremost; among them
are farm work, cattle and poultry raising,
trade work for boys, and canning, domestic
science, and art for girls.
Next to the number of teachers ranked
those who are in the business world; insur
ance managers, stenographers, and chieftains
of industrial movements are the most com
mon. Many are stationed as the heads of pri
vate concerns: hospitals, nurses’ homes, or
phans’ homes, beauty culture shops, music,
and fine art studios.
(^uite distinct from anything yet men
tioned is the achievement of the Spelman
missionaries in Africa. They are responsible
for the emancipation, civilization, and edu
cation of hundreds of Africans, and also for
the rise of schools to substantiate their work.
The economic status of many of the grad
uates is shown in their comfortable, beauti
ful, and even elaborate homes and other
buildings for private business.
The remainder of the alumnae, it seems,
have become the wives and assistants of men
in business and religious enterprises and
presidents and superintendents of schools.
The C a mpus Mirror
All who were accounted for made worthy
contributions to the exhibit.
The present Spelman. through all of its
departments, exhibited the work of students
and prospective alumnae. The Latin classes
presented Borne, old and new, including all
social customs, development and fame of this
ancient city. They used non schola sed vita
discimus as their motto. The science depart
ment shoAved draAvings and specimens pre-
seiwed by students, aside from the biological
museum material. Chemistry students shoAved
the results of experiments, and true set-ups
of apparatus in readiness for other experi
ments. English, education, music, French,
and mathematics departments exhibited their
Avork through notebooks, posters, and graphs.
The Campus Mirror, first published in
1924, shoAved a record for each publication
since that time. Special mention should be
made of the pieces of modeling by Jean Tay
lor and the draAvings and English posters
by Doris Murphy, Erostine Coles, Lottie
Lyons, and Margev Wheeler. The exhibit
of the Home Economics Department made a
lasting impression on all aaJio saAv it. The
foods classes illustrated all the articles of
diet and their food values, besides a passing
parade of vegetables and the significance of
each, illustrated by Cora Doutliard. An in
viting and appetizing table Avas set in readi
ness for a luncheon. The clothing department
had a display of garments and work from
various classes in applied art. The directors
of the Nursery School held open house dur
ing the three days, shoAving the working and
explaining the aim of this department.
To the hundreds avIio saw it, the exhibit
means a picture of the achieA’ements of Spel
man stamped indellibly upon the memory.
President Read s Reception
The reception to delegates, alumnae, and
other guests, which Avas given by President
Florence M. Bead at her residence, Friday
evening, April 10, folloAving the alumnae
program, Avas a very beautiful and unique
affair, and many guests Avere present.
The artistic decorating of the house in
spring colors of green, Avhite, and pink, AA T as
planned by Miss Kugel, assisted by Mrs.
Francis. President Bead wore an attractive
gOAvn of Avhite and green, and carried the
beautiful pink roses that had been presented
to her by the alumnae earlier in the
evening.
In the receiving line with Miss Bead were
Miss Eakin. Student Adviser, Miss Bocke-
feller, and Mrs. Arnett.
Among the guests present were Mr. John
D. Rockefeller TIT; trustees of Spelman Col
lege, Mr. William T. Jerome and Mr. Trevor
Arnett, Avith Mrs. Arnett; Mr. Jackson
Davis, of the General Education Board; Mr.
Julian LeAvis, of the Faculty of Medicine,
University of Chicago; Mr. Dean Sage, of
Yale University; President John Hope, of
Atlanta University, with Mrs. Hope, and Mr.
S. H. Archer, Acting President of More
house College, with Mrs. Archer.
Dainty refreshments of ice cream, petits-
feurs, candy, nuts, and coffee Avere served
in the dining room.
1 1
A Mount Holyoke Faculty
Notice
(Received in the mail on April 20, 1931)
Friday and Saturday of this Aveek, deans
of two colleges for Negro Avomen Avill be
here as guests of the Christian Association,
Miss Cuthbert, of Taladega College, in Ala
bama, and Miss McGhee, of Spelman College,
in Georgia, who will read poetry Friday
afternoon at frie o’clock in South Bocke-
feller Parlor. In the eA’ening, at 8:00 o’clock,
in the NeAv York Boom, Miss McGhee Avill
discuss current economic and political prob
lems among Negroes. Saturday morning,
from ten until tAvelve, in South Bockefeller
Parlor, there will be a discussion on
“Propaganda”, led by Miss Cuthbert.
All interested students and faculty mem
bers are invited to attend any and all of
these groups.
Res. 850 Simpson St., N.W.
Hours: 8 to 1,
Sundays by Appointment
Dr. A. L. Kelsey
Dentist
X-ray Pictures Made
186£ Auburn Ave., N.E.
Jackson 4670
Main 2515
Diamonds — Watches — Jewelry
Silverware — Clocks
James L. Holloway
Jeweler
Engraving and Repair Work
PHONE WAL. 2772
Atlanta, Ga.
Phone Raymond 0246
And We Will Send For It
West End
Dry Cleaning Co.
795 Gordon St., SAY. Phone Ra. 0246
We operate our own plant
LADIES' COATS « DRESSES
Dry Cleaned
2 for $1.00