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6 The Campus Mirror What? When? Why? Column (Edited hy (iirls in Home Economics Department) What to Say and I low to Say It (SugKcstions from “Etiquette”, Emily Post) ‘‘Think before you speak.” One of the first rules for behavior in society is, “try to do and say those things only which will lit* agreeable to others.’’ Ho we do this? Not always. Ideal conversation should be a matter of equal give and take, but it is often a matter of till “take”. Don t be a cynic and say that in social conversation one must either be the bore or the bored. This does not need to be. A bore is one who is not the least interested in what you are interested in. If you are clever, you will discover this and make your conversation interesting. On the other hand, it is a bad habit to become bored too easily. I sually ('very person has something inter esting to say if you will listen for it. Learn to do this. Here are a few maxims for those tactless blunderers: 1. People who talk too easily are apt to talk too much; on the other hand the man of silence adds very little to his social surroundings. 2. "W hen talking one should try not to repeat oneself. 3. When someone is talking to you, it is inconsiderate to keep repeating, “What did you say?” 4. Do not hold to the idea that conversa tion means contradiction or flat statement of what another says. .">. Avoid Euphuistic statements. (>. Talk about things which you think will be agreeable to your hearer. 7. Preaching is all very well in a text book, schoolroom, or pulpit, but it has no place in society; telling people dangerous and disagreeable things to their faces or behind their backs is not a pleasant occupa tion. 8. Do not be too apparently clever if you would be popular. 9. Remember that the chatterer reveals every corner of his shallow mind; one who keeps silent cannot have his depth plumbed. 10. Do not pretend to know more than you do know. 13. Loud talking and boisterous laughing denote half-wittedness. 12. The faults of commission are far more serious than those of omission; we seldom regret the words that we left un said. OFT TIMES If what we say could speak right up And tell us what we’ve said, The way we'd feel would make us think We’d be much better dead. Iuve Interesting Journeys Dn January 28th, as announced in the January Mirror, Mr. William L. Finley, naturalist, author, explorer and producer of Finley Nature Motion Picture Films made his second visit to Spelman Campus, lie took his audience on five tours by means of his pictures and explanations, studying the lives and habitat of many wild animals, birds, and water creatures. Our first exploration took us out into the Pacific Ocean, but it did not appear at all pacific because the water seemed to be angry as it dashed furiously against the boat and rocked it from side to side. At the end of the journey we were indeed glad to see the shores of Alaska, because we were a little seasick and scared. The shores and sides of the mountains appeared to be in full blossom, if that might describe the beautiful birds seen on the cliffs and rocks along the shores, birds such as we had never seen before. Not only was the appear ance of these birds of interest, but also their habitat was most unusual. Some lived and reared their young in colonies very much in the same manner as some higher forms of animals do. Some built their nests in the ground so as to protect their young from danger. However, the most in teresting of all the birds were the two pet ones on the boat. These birds had grown to be quite human. They danced and played together very much in the same manner as do children. But play ceased and their eyes stared whenever a wild ani mal was captured and brought on board. The next journey of great interest to everyone was into the cold regions of Alas ka, where we had another dangerous ex perience. This time the ocean was calm, but full of icebergs. Yet none of these re tarded the boat until it came to a great glacier which stood very high and extended twice as deep beneath the surface of the water. Every minute or two a part of this glacier fell with a great splash into the ocean. To us it resembled a large white forest and the falling portions resembled falling trees being hewn down by wood- cutlers. For sometime it seemed that the boat would crash into this great mass of ice, but the captain understood the steer ing and was able to avoid a wreck. On the following journey we were all quite in terested in the lives and habitat of sea creatures. Biology was made more interest ing to the biology students when they were able to see how the jellyfish spends his time and how gracefully the octopus can do aesthetic dances, waving its arms in every direction and forming many different patterns. Again the salmon interested us. The characteristics of this creature are strik ing. There has been and still is a question in the minds of scientists as to what in fluence plays upon the adult, causing it to go upstream jumping many falls in order to reach the higher levels for spawning and what it is that teaches the untrained young to follow the path of its fore parents down si roam. < >n the next journey we were all quite interested in the capture of whales, al though we were often so frightened that we held our breath. We wore sure as the whale was being shot at again and again, that he would overturn the boat, but luck ily he did not. Finallv one marksman, who was by no means an expert, loaded the whale-gun and fired, killing the whale. It was very large, weighing several tons. The last and most interesting journey was the trip spent studying the Kodiak bears. They exhibited many traits which resembled those ol man. It ai forded us great pleasure to see a bear attempt to catch a salmon and even more to see him fail, because he wrinkled his face and quarreled as a little boy might do. They were dangerous to meet unless one had a gun. They were afraid of even the sound of a gun. But, after all, Mr. Finley proved to us that a pet bear might be quite a nice friend to have around the house. All enjoyed the imaginary trips and en vied the thoughts of a real journey. Memories That Linger When Folia E. Butler graduated from Spelman College in B)27, she went out with the aim of administering directly to the needs of her race. Immediately after gradu ation, she realized her dreams and began work as a County Demonstration Agent in Americus, Georgia, her home town. Her field extended throughout the community and from town to town. She returned to her Alma Mater in 1931 to participate in the celebration of the Gol den Jubilee and observed younger students at the task of learning; she remarked, “They should he encouraged to study no matter how hard it- seems; they only think it’s hard because they haven’t met life outside.” In the fall of 1932, Miss Butler died, after scarcely five years of work in her chosen field. Her schoolmates, her commun ity, her companions, her family, hold memories of her exemplary efforts which are pleasant recollections. All who knew Miss Butler will remember her lor her keen wit. On one occasion, in talking with a teacher at Spelman about what she might work at after graduation, she said, “Whatever I do, if I find I am just rattling around in my job, I shall get out of it. She added, “I do know people who do nothing more than rattle around in their jobs.” It was recalled that, when following her courses of study at Spelman, Miss Butler was asked to tell what poetry meant to her; whereupon she wrote the following: Poetry means companionship, living ex periences; it means vicarious experiences through many ages, interwoven in one’s own experience. It helps one to understand the art of living; it makes one believe deeply that nature is the true standard of the art of living. I believe poetry is one of the best things to enrich one’s personality.— Folia E. Butler.