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At The Sign Of The Blue
Genevieve Lawless, ’47
‘'Thanks be to God for roses rare
For skies of blue and sunshine fair
For every gift I raise a prayer—
Thanks be to God.”
Since that day centuries ago that the
Pilgrims proclaimed Thanksgiving Day.
it has become an integrated part of our
American way of life. This is the time
when w’e give thanks to God for that
which we have and when we share with
our fellowmen who do not have as much
as w r e.
This year, would that we stop and give
especial consideration to the meaning of
Thanksgiving today and yesterday! The
coffers of America are overflowing but
we seem to have forgotten the original
meaning of Thanksgiving. In the rush
and hither-thither manner of our atomic
age, have we stopped to share with our
brothers of the human race Or have we
become selfish and greedy and aware of
nought but that which is ours to have
and to hold?
Certainly at this time when civilization
seems to have turned its back on God.
we should try to recapture some of the
spirit of the Pilgrims and help those who
are weak; should give the downtrodden
an uplift, bring minds twisted and dis
torted with the lust of war back to the
ways of peace and love which come only
from God.
“Now’ thank we all our God
With heart and hands and voices
Who wondrous things hath done.
In whom this world rejoices.”
THAT SPELMAN LOOK
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Watch your color schemes and . . .
Please Girls: Don't mix those plaids and
checks!!
Passing Parade:
The YWCA’s candle lighting service
was a real inspiration to both old and
new members; everyone looked radiant
in the soft glow of the candles, especially
our president. Miss Read, who was
dressed in a very becoming border print
creation with a neatly pleated skirt.
We spied Gloria Hudson, Mildred
(“Milly”) Glams, and Samantha Woods
returning from church discreetly attired
in subtle glen plaid suits . . .and while
we are on the subject of suits, we have
noticed that Ruth Bullock. Hattie Parks
and Jean Dr Gazon have followed tin-
latest fashion trend toward the belted
suit.
Ruth Gandy has added something new
C A M I’ US >1 I R R O R
with her two-piece jumper of brown and
grey, neutral shades which she accents
with bright colored blouses.
Mary Alice Howell has found another
use for earbobs; she is using them in
her hair to hold down her braids. We’ve
also noticed that odd earbobs are being
worn on the necks of simple blouses.
For unirue and becoming hair styles,
see Mary Jones, Alma Powell, and lino-
gene Turner; they really know’ what its
all about.
Earnestine Keith adds a bright touch
of color to the scene when she strolls
across the campus in her fuschia sweater.
The faces of the Morehuse men ex
emplified the delight with which a well
dressed woman may fill the eye as they
entertained their Spelman guests in the
gym at their pre-Halloween festival;
among those whom we saw were Anita
and Valeta. the Holloway twins, very
petite and pretty in black sequin trimmed
dresses; Frieda McDonald adorable in
a dress of apple green; Charlie Lovett,
capitivating in a lace trimmed rose crepe
frock; and Marie Dansby, adding that
touch of sweet sophistication in a beauti
ful black crepe dress with satin drape.
Mildred Collier resembled the perfect
model, exceedingly chic in a fuschia
Persian-lamb-trimmed suit, at the pres
entation of Verdi’s “II Travatore” in the
city auditorium. The suit is one of Mil
dred’s own designs.
Mr. Harreld’s violin concert was also
the gathering place of many colorful cos
tumes. Mrs. Stivers, the accompanist,
held our attention, in a delicate gown of
white marquisette highlighted with a
sweeping hustle back.
Marilouise Mitchell and Dorothy Col
lins are quite collegiate in their draped
woolen skirts as they stop for a chat be
tween classes. Charity Green and Ann
Harris seem to prefer concentrating on
their jacquard sweaters.
The junior-senior Halloween formal
was truly a gala affair, and we saw
Bettye Washington, gorgeous in pink
crepe, gliding around the floor; Doris
Reel was indeed exquisite as she danced
past in a fuschia taffeta gown topped with
a sheer sequin studded waist; Louise
Robinson and Priscilla (“Pat”) White
were demure in off-shoulder dresses.
Louise in hlack and “Pat” in a pastel
check; Clifton Tinsley and Doris Robin
son sparkled in swirls of brilliant yellow,
while Myrtle Mark and Pauline Murphy
moved gracefully by in elegant black;
Joanna Owens and Mary Strong were
sweetly feminine in white as they stopped
to watch the birdie in the camera’s eye.
All in all our spirits were truly festive
as only Halloween spirits can be.
Postscript: Be on the watch for an
interesting questionnaire in the very near
future.
THE POSTMAN
To:
Readers of the Campus Mirror
Dear Folks,
I have been gleaning the mail bag (and
the scrap bag) to find news for you
today ... if you know of some that I
overlooked, do put it into an envelope
addressed to the Postman, Campus Mir
ror, and drop it in the Campus Mail.
O. K.? . . .
Did you old-timers know that Audrey
Smith (who was here last year) got mar
ried in June? She’s in Wilberforce now
. . . There were quite a few marriages of
Spelmanites this past summer ... if you
weren't so lucky, remember Leap \ ear
will, be here again soon. . . . The Univer
sity Players were looking for volunteers
to clean up the Green Room—if you are
a member, grab a broom . . . Congratula
tions are in order for the three lucky
ladies who are out shopping for maroon
with white accessories . . . also three
cheers for the Students Association for
its crowded assemblies and short meet
ings . . . the Juniors and Seniors are still
silently thanking Mrs. Curry for a dream
of a dance some Saturdays past ... I
hear that the dormitory parties w r ere suc
cessful around Hallowe’en . . . Note to
Morehouse North: Who w’as Hairless Joe
in your comic strip party? . . . the hall
chairmen seem to be working together
this year to encourage good reports.
Thanks . . . we re jealous of Packard
wanting Ruth Gandy to tell them about
her student-in-government project this
summer ... to the new members of the
faculty and staff, we extend a hearty wel
come . . . have you been to pay your
respects to the Snack Shop? The hours
are from 4 to 5 and from 8:30 to 9:30,
and the food couldn't be better!!! . . .
Memo to the Juniors: Hope you have re
covered from the English exam; better
get ready for finals now . . . and to you
Sophs, the mail bag mentioned that it
didn't want you to take the translation of
your name (“wise fools”) to heart—we
love you just the same . . . overheard a
conversation in which Harriet Hicks was
worried about a brother still in Manila.
I hat brings to mind the thought that you
ought not to forget your friends who are
still in service . . . Thanksgiving is here,
so give to those less fortunate ... If you
aren't a member of the ‘Y’ and have been
missing those peppy meetings, give your
quarter to Lauretta Lewis or Amanda
Keith. Don't forget “a body is not com
plete without all of its members” . . .
we were glad to see Mr. Arnett again
as always . . . FLASH! welcome, Mr.
MacGregor, to the trustee board . . . did
you enjoy the talk in chapel by Bruce
I homas ? and how about our own Miss
Bowers (who left us stranded in the
English channel for a few days) . . .
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