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CAMI’US MI R R O R 3 "MUSIC OUTLOOK” Spelman students have always had the opportunity to share in the enjoyment of good music. Concerts are one of the fundamental activities of our college com munity. Since the opening of the year Lily Pons, internationally famous col- orature soprano; the Robert Shaw Chorale, a promising young choral group; and our own Clarence Render, of Morehouse College. But these are only a series of con certs that we may hear. On November 24, 1948, the Metropolitan Opera pro duction of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” was presented at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium. This was indeed a new experience for many of us. Don’t fail to recall the Mattiwilda Dobbs concert held on November 26, 1948, at First Congregational Church here in Atlanta. Miss Dobbs is a grad uate of the Spelman Class of ’46. It is interesting to note that when she en tered college her intention was to be come a home economic major. After much debate, Miss Dobbs received her bachelor of Arts degree with a major in music and a minor in languages. Since leaving college she has received her master of art in Spanish, the 1948 Marion Anderson award, and is now studying in New York. The Pi chapter of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity of Morehouse College presented Mrs. Florence M. Boynton of the Spelman College Faculty, in recital on November 27, 1948, Sale Hall Chapel on the Morehouse College campus. Mrs. Boynton is an accomplished musician and plays several instruments with great skill. Yearly we look forward with great expectation towards the Christmas Carol Concert. This is one of the out standing features of our music world. This, the twenty-second annual Christ mas Carol Concert, will be held on De cember 17th and 18th in Sisters’ Chapel on the Spelman College campus. Our college community will have an opportunity that rarely comes this time of the year. The Atlanta-Morehouse- Spelman orchestra will be presented in concert on December 10, 1948, in the Sale Hall Chapel of Morehouse College. Funds from the concert will be con tributed to the Morehouse building fund. On January 29, 1948, the city of At lanta will welcome the opportunity of hearing Marion Anderson, world famous contralto, in concert at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium. Miss Anderson gave her first public recital in the Sale Hall Chapel at Morehouse College with the assistance of Kemper Harreld. The Morehouse College Auxiliary presented this young woman, and since then her fame has spread far and wide. This year’s program thus promises to be well stocked with music lovers and with enthusiasts of various talents. OPEN LETTER (Continued from Page 2) you will find that your own individual reactions will be different from some ready-made pattern which someone has tried to hand you. As a parting word let me say, “Make friends, broaden your views, and be happy.” Sincerely yours, Pinkie Gordan we have had the privilege of hearing CLUB NEWS The first meetings of the depart mental clubs are over, and it appears that it will be a busy year for everyone. The Library Club sponsored a tea on Sunday afternoon, November 14, which was enjoyed by all who attended. The members are planning many activities of interest including a Book Mart and a chapel talk by Dr. V. L. Jones, head of the school of Library Service. Habla Vd. Espanol ? The Spanish Club has been revived after a three year lapse. Under the sponsorship of Miss C. Howard, the club has planned many unique activities which will prove to be fun as well as enlightening. Good luck, amigas! The Biology Club promises to be very active this year. The plans are tenta tive but will see action and not in the too far future say these “amoeba lovers”. The Y. W. C. A. has already presented its annual talent show which was “great” as usual. There are more good things in store for the community, and if you didn’t join this semester you will want to join the second semester after seeing the fun they have putting over their program. Everyone enjoyed the talent show with the faculty and staff as partici pants which the Students’ Association sponsored on Saturday, November 13. Someone said that the show was just a small hint of what is to come for the rest of the year. FADS AND FASHIONS Plaudits to the college woman. She’s interested in clothes, and she under stands them. She appreciates the tried, the true, the classic, and at the same time is quick to recognize the possi bilities of the new. Definite proof that you know your way about the campus, whether you’re a neophyte or a senior, is your skill in combining skirts and sweaters. Mark on this campus the casual yet well- dressed appearance of Margaret Rob bins. She’s our sweater girl. Shoes strike a gay note. For sport wear, fiats have colorful cushions of lively crepe for treading to class or rushing to West End. For dress, high fashion dictates the heel cup and flattering straps. Never have lady-like pumps been so important a fashion. The young point of view is seen in the moc-loafer with low sloping sides. Wear this only if you have a neat slender arch—like Mildred Rogers—on her they draw compliments galore. Every girl needs one wonderful dress that can stand on its own anywhere. For such a dress we suggest either a basic color or a pastel. It should have pure lines—with one single feature to set it apart. Doris Thompson has such a dress—in soft pink cashmere—the slim look in front, pleated fullness to the back, and with the merest hint of a collar. (Continued on Page 4) Spelman After Hours In every life, whether young or old, there are those rare moments of joy and pleasure which we lock deep within our hearts and place among our most priceless souvenirs. Such has been the good fortune of the young women of Spelman in these first few months of the school year. There have been dances and movies, festivals and pro grams that have contributed greatly to the unforgettable experiences of college days. We love all dances. We love the glamour and excitement of the dance floor. The three dances that we have attended at Morehouse have given to each and all that thrill. The first dance, which was given on the night after the Dillard victory, was one of the gayest affairs ever attended. On the dance floor, one could see beautiful faces and brightly colored dresses. Melodious music filled the gym. The orchestra was at its all-time best with the new tunes we all love so well. There was that unmistakable atmosphere of warmth and friendliness that always steals into a Spelman Morehouse dance. We all looked forward to a repeat per formance with great expectation. Im agine the delight of finding that such repetition was possible. After the Morris Brown defeat, we were invited to attend another affair to be given in the Morehouse gym. The Morehouse men, despite their setback earlier in the evening, were good hosts. For the benefit of “those couples,” Morehouse gave still a third dance. 1 his one was one to be remembered for more than one reason. Spelman’s first joy was to learn that the hour of de parture had been moved up one hour. Need anyone ask whether the young- ladies had an evening to be remem bered ? Up to this point, Morehouse had taken all of the Saturdays on the social calendar. But what would life be with out the Saturday nights of entertain ment at Spelman ? The Seniors, those adorable morons, decided to take over the situation. The occasion was the Sadie Hawkins Day festival in the Spel man gym. Li’l Abner and Daisy Mae were there in grand style. They were there and with them, all of their Dog- patch friends. In the large crowd that had gathered, Available Jones and .Mammy Yokum were seen chattering with Hairless Joe. Yes, everyone was there hut no one saw a single Shmoo. All the Daisy Mae’s of Spelman and all of the Li’l Abner’s of Morehouse had a “roaring time in them thar hills.” How dull would be campus life with out movies. Everyone loves a good movie. The Spelman student body, has been very fortunate to have seen three excellent ones. When the pictures are good, we don’t mind them being old. 1 here’s something about a motion pic ture that is entertaining and relaxing. With the happy recollections of our past social activities, we can, in gloomier moments, look back and snatch a little of that happiness. Then, so refreshed, we can meet our teachers with a know ing smile.