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SPLUTTER CHI T I ER
L-looking b-back over the y-vear s rec
ord I-i see that once—was it only in
September?—there were actual, real, live
lea ves on t he trees on center campus . . .
they were real, too! You’d never know
it. if you looked out of my window now.
Rather you'd see one inch (we measured
it I of pure soft, white, c-cold snow. Re
ports came hack to me as I huddled over
the radiator that it was wondrously slick
outside and that the snow wouldn’t pack
enough for snow men—hut. then, who
cares about (snow) men? Hm.
* * *
January is the month for reflection,
resolutions, reprimands (?), reasoning
(oh, Mrs. Hammer! ) and the other r’s.
. . . For reflection, most Spelman girls
will probably think first of their mirrors.
(See fashion editors at this point for
that “woo -look.) . . . hut Splutter Cliut-
ter hopes to lead you past that glassy-
stare ... it was such a short time ago
that we came joyously hack to greet
new and old friends ... to chatter rapid
ly about the summer, the new beaux . . .
and to study ... if we made a graph,
how would it look? . . . As the leaves
reddened we became more and more
grooved in the scholarly path . . . are
you now in a rut? ... I don’t mean
to get personal with myself, you say . . .
but please try . . . how much of the
money you spent for those heavy hooks
did you get out in value?
. . . Thanksgiving came and we noted
a gain of weight . . . hut did you really-
cut down on that extra chocolate bar
between meals? . . . and the folks at
home . . . letters, a bother . . . not when
they are to you . . . but how about . . .
well? And did you ever just say plain
“thanks” without . . . but ... I just
need ... a little ... $5 (?) more? . . .
. . . And then the tunes changed . . .
you got holly, mistletoe and silver icicles
in your hair . . . how about your mind?
Are there still cobwebs there? . . . vaca
tion . . . rest . . . and here you are back.
In January the month of resolutions
and reasoning . . . looking ahead . . .
we are using our heads . . . and study
ing . . . what's more it is fun learning
. . . and living.
II I WERE A FRESHMAN
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time you have wasted, hours that amount
to an alarming total which can increase,
and will increase, if something is not
done about it.
If 1 were a freshman, I would realize
that there is only one chance, and if it is
neglected, it will never return.
THE ATLANTA LIFE
I NS I RANCE COM PA NT
1 IK Auburn Avrnur, N. K. Un. ISIS
CA M V US MlRR O R
AIDS TO CHARM
It s already there ... in eyes that
sparkle, fresh clean-looking skin, hair
brushed to high polish, well-groomed
hands and a graceful figure. If you don't
possess all these assets, you must take
stock of yourself.
Make a list of basic supplies for good
grooming, see that you have these at
your disposal at all times. They include:
soap, deodorant, talcum or dusting pow
der, tooth-brush and dentifrice, hairbrush
and comb, hairpins and bobby pins,
shampoos, cleansing tissues, lipstick,
razor, hand lotion or cream, emery board,
orange stick and nail white pencil, per
fume, toilet water, and cologne or sachet.
Use this list carefully and effectively,
and in doing so you will be a lovelier
person.
“Cute Tricks with Neckties and
Last Year's Coat”
Nice complement to a suit or high
necked dress: . . . loop ties around the
throat and tie in a half bow, add a small
jeweled pin. A white tie adds a pretty-
touch to a daytime suit or dark dress
with high collar; add a small jeweled
circlet pin.
Two neck-ties wrapped like a cummer
bund, ends tucked under and fastened
by three jeweled pins in front. This is
very effective on a tall slim person.
Y ou can do yourself proud with your
brother’s brightest striped tie. Tack it
around the hand of a favorite beret, al
lowing the ends to hang at the hack.
Illustrations of these ideas can be
found in the January issue of “Charm.”
Take courage and strong shears in
hand and chop your last year’s coat to
a new- length. Once it looked long. With
the new skirt lengths it has seemed pain
fully short. With an extremely long skirt
your coat tends to look three-quarters,
hut with the average length now-, it will
he best to cut it finger-tip length. It’s
a topper then, in perfect proportion to
the lower hem lines of everything you
wear under it.
CHAPEL NOTES
Bkttye Roberts, ’49
To welcome the students hack from
the holidays, we had the pleasure of
hearing the Reverend Mr. L. M. Tobin
as our first chapel speaker for the New
Year. Mr. G. Murray Branch, a mem
ber of the Morehouse faculty, gave an
inspiring talk urging us to develop our
potentialities to our fullest compacities.
He stated that much of the tragedy in
the world today may he attributed to
the failure of people to attain their
maximum potential ties.
I)r. Eagleson appeared in chapel again,
emphasizing in his talk the value of our
past behavior in reference to our present
and future actions. When Mr. Henry
I hornas spoke to us on January 12, he
discussed the position of William Words
worth in English Literature today. The
speaker suggested that we read William
Wordsworth's poetry; it will inspire us
and enhance the beauty of our lives.
All of us have heard of the Freedom
Train, and Mr. C. A. Bacote described
for us a few of the historical documents
and their significance.
Deviating from the usual order of exer
cises we have enjoyed during the past
month several song services, at which
the students select the hymns they most
enjoy singing. Also in the area of music
were the two piano selections played
by Henrene Ellington and “Green Grow
the Rushes,” sung by Miss Rieman's
Social Group Work Class.
In closing, it is gratifying to state
that w-e had the pleasure of hearing once
again Miss Mattiwilda Dobbs, class of
1946. She sang two selections by Rrahms.
a Spanish and a Mexican song. She
was accompanied by her sister. Mrs.
Irene Dobbs Jackson, class of 1929.
HI, FROSH CROWD
Lois Foster, ’51
Say, kids, have you heard wdiat your
class is planning to do? Well, get com
fortable and read this.
Remember those notices posted around
about the Modern Dance Group? That
was the beginning. We are trying to in
terest the girls in different groups so
we can produce “The Freshman Theater
Arts” program in March. We are striv
ing for organization of the class and
each of us has to help make it a success.
Here are some of the groups now
being formed: The dramatic group (to
develop our potential actresses), a ballet
group, folk dance group, and the modern
dance group. There are many other indi
vidual jobs and positions open to those
who are not particularly interested in
any of the groups. You know it takes
a lot of team-work to make a show a
success, and remember—March is not
far away. All suggestions and ideas are
welcomed, so come on, Frosh Crowd, let".-
all make our show the greatest.
Along with all the excitement of the
“Theater Arts.” the dorm Frosh crowd
is planning a Valentine Party on the
14th. From the secrecy of the decoration
and invitation committees, there seems to
he much doing for the benefit of the
party goers. The entertainment commit
tee is the same that came up with such
surprises for the Christmas party, so
you know that again we shall have fun
and good amusement.
W ell, f rosh Crowd, so long, and don’t
forget your suggestions for the “Theater
Arts.”
ATTEND
All-Atlanta Student Conferences on
Civil Rights. February 27-28.