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3 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 (Continued from Page 2) 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.