JOT] Chicora College Y. W. C. A. Student s Hand Book Issued by the Young Women’s Christian Association of Chicora College Edited by Hand Book Committee “Not by might, nor by power but by my Spirit, saith the Lord of Hosts.” Zechariah 4:6. 2 A FOREWORD TO OUR NEW PUPIUS. HE religious influence in Chicora ‘College is regarded as of the first importance. Prominence is given to this because “to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever” is the chief end of man. In promoting the re- ligious life of the institution the Young Women’s Christian Association is one of most helpful agencies. It receives, there- fore, the cordial support of the College authorities. No pupil can make a wiser beginning in her college career than by uniting with the Y. W. C. A. By member- ship in the Association you at once take a stand for Christ and declare yourself a co-worker with Him in that which is holy and good, you identify yourself with the leaders in the religious, social and intel- lectual life of the College, you surround yourself with safeguards against tempta- tion, you open the hearts of your com- panions for sympathetic counsel and en- couragement, and you provide yourself with privileges which nourish the Chris- tian graces, inspire and direct Christian activity and ‘train for Christian service in the home, the church and society. We most cordially commend the Asso- ciation to all new pupils and very sincere- ly and earnestly desire to see every mem- ber of the College family a member of the Association. S. C. BYRD, President. 3 HISTORY OF THE ASSOCIATION. The Young Women’s Christian 'Associa- tion of Chicora College was organized in the fall of 1907; previous to this time its place had been occupied by a Westminster League. At the first meeting of the League in September the change to the Associa- tion was proposed and reasons given why such a change would be beneficial to the school. The proposal was heartily ap- proved, and our Y. W. C. A. began its career with Miss Lalla Ballenger as presi- dent. Under her skilful guidance the As- sociation has fiourished and grown. Now, in the spring of 1908, nearly every girl in school is enrolled as a member and takes an active part in the work of the Associa- tion. A WORD FROM THE PRESIDEINT. When you enter college, dear “new girls,” you will at once encounter so many organizations, each calling for a part of your time and a place in your interests, that a great many “decision days” will be necessary before your plans for the year are fully outlined. The officers of the Literary Societies will be talking themselves hoarse in the effort to “get new members.” Tennis and basket ball are so lascinating, and you will need some time for athletics. You will want to take just as many studies as pos- sible, and the literary work will be no 4 small cons'deration, but girls remember that “A school of learning is not so much a place for making scholars as a place for making souls.” If you neglect every- thing else, don’t neglect that spiritual cul- ture without which, 'a woman is like a flower without perfume.’ Speaking frankly to future members of the organization which I represent, let me utter a word of warning against two erroneous ideas which might be formed in regard to our work. First, the Associa- tion is not a social cluh. . The work of the social committee is only a part of the As- sociation machinery. It is a means, not an end. Secondly, we are not a money making corporation. You are not asked to present your membership dues as a gift to the Association; your dollar is but an outward expression of your gratefulness for privileges enjoyed and benefits re- ceived. Faithfulness in the performance of col- lege duties; perfect honesty of deed and purpose, even in the so-called “little things”; helpfulness; cheerfulness; piety; consecration ; devotion to all that is high- est and best; these are some of the things which go to make up a beautiful character, and these are the things which the Young Women’s Christian Association stands for, and aims to develop in its members. 5 OFFICERS OF THE YOUNG WOMEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. President Lucy Ligon. Vice President, Hattie Sparkman. Recording Secretary, Rosalie Turner. Treasurer, Marion Frazier. COIVIMITTEES. Devotional. Sallie Triplette, Chairman. Mary -Kennedy, Nan McMurray, Grace Douglass, Rebecca Lyles, Hermine Little, Lila Edmunds, Finance. ’ Marion Frazier, Chairman. Lucy Senn, Calla Chapman, Maggie B. Turner, Annie Blakely, Elise Martin, Janie Clement, Hattie Sparkman, Lucile Parrott, Membership. Hattie Sparkeman, Chairtnan. Lila Edmunds, Eunice Erwin, Kathleen Parrott, Mary Julia Reid, Theo Ivy, Marie Adden, 6 Intercollegiate. Aggidel Moore, Chairman. Mary Robinson, Jodie Stackley, Annie Edmunds, Marie Plowden, Elizabeth Beaty, Mary Wyatt, Marie Davis, Marie Brewer. Missionary. Heath Johnson, Chairman. Lottie Miller, Clarkie Link, Lucy Senn, Henrietta Anderson, Calla Chapman, Bessie Anderson. Social. Susan Craig, Chairman. Willie Lyons, Bessie Thompson, Ethel Bruce, Marie Plowden, Charlotte Autrey, Belle Hood. Hand Book. Blanche Rose, Chairman. Louise Miller, Lillian Massey, Sallie Triplette, Annie Kilgore. Advisory. Mrs. S. C. Byrd, Chairman. Miss McFarland, Miss Beaty, Miss Thornwell. 7 REASONS WHY “YOU” SHOULD JOIN THE ASSOCIATION. 1. Because we need you and you need us. 2. Because the work in the Association is a preparation for your Christian work in the world. 3. Because in this way you identify yourself with Christian girls. 4. Because it is a bond which draws all of us closer together. 5. Because it is your duty to yourself and to God. QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP. The active membership of the Associa- tion consists of any woman who is a mem- ber of an evangelical church, and has been elected by a vote of the majority of the Association at any meeting. If she is not united with any church, she may become an associate member. Only the active members are qualified for holding office. A yearly fee of One Dollar ($1.00) is charged each member to meet the actual runlng expenses of the Associa- tion. FINANCES. The Association is supported by yearly dubs of one dollar, and the monthly sys- tematic giving; besides these we have realized considerable profit from candy- making, etc. With our money we support a girl in the Thornwell Orphanage, at Clinton; ten dol- lars goes as our State pledges ; part is given toward supporting Miss Guitner; the remainder goes for literature, social func- tions, and other general expenses of the Association. As this is the first year of our Y. W. C. C. we have no plan for sending delegates to the Annual Asheville Conference. But we sent three delegates to the State Con- vention of the Carollnas, at Rock Hill, S. C. MORNING WATCH. In one of the class rooms every morning a ten minutes prayer circle is held. These few minutes are one of the most enjoy- able phases of the Y. W. C. A. To those who have been accustomed to attend these meetings, no urging is necessary, but to all new girls we give a hearty invita- tion to come at any time. MISSION CLASSES. ' Motto: “Prayer and pains thru’ faith in Jesus Christ will do anything” — Eliot. This year we have had two organized mission study classes, which meet just after supper every Sunday evening. One class, with twenty enrolled members and an average attendance of fifteen, studied “At Our Own Door” the first term, and “Uplift of China” the second; the other class with seventeen enrolled members and an average attendance of sixteen has studied “Gloria Christi”, all the year. These classes are led by members of the 9 student body. We have planned for the future a four years’ graded course in this study. The dominant idea and purpose in this day is to evangelize the world in this gen- eration, and with this thought constantly before us the mission study course can be nothing but interesting, helpful, and of vital importance in enabling us to do our share in this great work. We cannot rightly follow in the foot- steps of the Great Missionary, who came to this world “To Rescue the Perishing”, without a clear conception of what is re- quired of us in this work; an endeavor is made in our mission study classes to give us this conception. SOCIAL SIDE OF THE Y. AY. C. A. Our lives coming in contact with other lives makes our social life. It is a wrong conception of the term “Social” to think that it is the successful carrying out of a reception or any other entertainment of an association, essenfal as these things are. With Christ as our example we should try to live for others and to bring every member of the Association nearer to our Saviour. In this way the Social Committee is an invaluable assistant to the other committees of the Association. There are four principal virtues for every successful Social Committee. There should be system which means the assign- ing of certain work for each merhber of the committee to do and in the chairman’s seeing that it is done. Simplicity is one 10 essential quality, for the members are ask- ed to the Association functions to be im- pressed with the friendliness, not the food. Originality is just as necessary in the work as in business or fashion. Last of all the Social Committtee needs enthusiasm and a love for His work. LITERARY SOCIETIES. The Cothran and the Preston Literary Societies represent fields for much metal activity. Bi-weekly meetings are held on Saturday evenings. All girls will he gladly welcomed into either of these Societies. ASSOCIATION HYMN. Labor On. 1. In the harvest field, there is work to do. For the grain is ripe, and the reapers few; And the Master’s voice bids the work- ers true Heed the call that He gives today. Chorus. Labor on! Labor on! Keep the bright reward in view; For the Master has said, He will strength renew; Labor on, till the close of day. 2. Crowd the garner well with its sheaves all bright, Let the song be glad, and the heart he light; Fill the precious hours, ere the 11 shades of night Take the place of the golden day. Cho. 3. In the gleaner’s path may be rich re- ward, Tho’ the time seems long, and the labor hard; For the Master’s joy, with His chosen shared. Drives the gloom from the darkest day. Cho. 4. Lo! the Harvest Home in the realms above Shall be gained by each, who have toiled and strove, When the Master’s voice, in its tone of love. Calls away to eternal day. Cho. Association Chapter. The One Hundred' and Twenty-First Psalm. HINTS TO NEW STUDENTS. You will be met at the train by some officer of the college. Remember you are under rules as soon as you arrive in the city, and are not al- lowed to have young men meet you at the •station, or go driving with them before coming to the college. Register as soon as possible after your arrival. 12 'Be prompt in everything. Make out your schedule of recitations as soon as possible. If possible take a full course. Join the Y. W. C. A. at your first op- portunity. “Neither a borrower nor a lender be.*’ Obey the rules of the college. Attend morning watch. Keep your hand-book and if in need of advice call on the Y. W. C. A. Take plenty of exercise. Bring with you any extra things you may desire for your room, such as sofa pillows, posters, pictures, etc. Mail delivered twice a-day. Colors. Y. W. C. A.: Gold and White. College: Royal blue and White. Preston Literary Society: Buff and Blue. Cothran Literary Society: Old Gold and Black. CHURCH SERVICES. First Presbyterian — Sunday School at 10. a. m. Preaching at 11:30 a. m. and 8 p. m. Methodist Ep scopal — Sunday School at 10 a. m. Preaching at 11:30 a. m. and 8 p. m. Baptist — Sunday School at 10 a. m. Preaching at 11:30 a. m. and 8 p. m. Episcopal — Early communion at 7:30 a. m. Sunday School at 10. Morning Ser- vice 11:30. Afternoon Service 4:30. 13 AN APPEAL FOR OUR ADVERTISERS. Girls, it is our duty to patronize our ad- vertisers. Read over all the advertise- ments, and patronize those who patronize us. BLANCHE ROSE, Chairman. 14 LADIES will find the best place to buy Fine Perfumes, Talcum Powders, Toilet Soaps, Manicure Pow- ders and Polishes, at Carpenter Bros. Drug Store. Peace Printing Company MANUFACTURING ...PRINTERS... News Bldg. Greenville, S.C. R. E. ALLEN & BRO. COMPANY Wholesale GROCERS AND COFFEE ROASTERS GREENVILLE, S. C. e- oC, ^ames iS Sreenviile* s jCeadin^ J’urmture *Dealer 2/5 7^. 9//a/n Si. -J Newest Creations Millinery Ready to Wear Dress Goods and Silks. The best ol everything in Dry Goods. The J. Thos. Arnold Co. D-E-L-I-G-H-T-E-D as we are with the quality and appearance of our new styles in : : : : OXFORDS AND SUPPERS We desire to spend some enthusiasm showing just how pretty they are. : Our correct method of fitting saves money. ' : : PRIDE & PA ETON Frank Ferguson, D. D. S. 1251 MAIN STREET Greenville, S. C. roceries 108=110 §. 9nait\ Street. Something Worth Knowing Barr’s Dry Goods Store Sells Ladies’ Hemstitch Handkerchiefs, all linen for 5c Menens Borated and Vio- let Talcum Powder worth 25c for - - - - 15c Can you beat it? Suit Cases from 98c to $15.00. Trunks up to $25.00. Straw Cases and Bags. Sells for Cash. C. D. Stradley & Company (INCORPORATED) “The House That Gives Values ’ GREENVILLE. S. C. THE BEST of everything for Grocer- ies, Fruits, Candies and Cakes. The price is right. Will be glad to have you call in P. F. COX /. C Fitzgerald JRTISTIC Photographer GREENVILLE, S. C. See him for high-grade Por- traiture. Commercial and View Work given our best attention. Special Rates io All Students. A. B. WARDLAW, DENTIST Room 17, Vickers-Cauble Bldg. THE B ank of Commerce Cordially invites Your account feeling confident that its well-known facilities will render an acount, once established, of permanent and mutual satisfaction and profit. B. A. Morgan, Pres. Frank F. Martin, Cashier. Dr. J. C. Brawley, V. Pres. Raven I. McDavid, Asst. Cashier. Jos. \V. James, Book-keeper John H. Williams the Leading Music House of Greenvdle, S. C. When in need of Nice, Stylish, Up-to-date FOOTWEAR Call in and inspect ours, We have prices to Suit all Humphreys- Childers Shoe Company. EXPENSES. DATE ARTICLES A MOUNT EXPENSES DATE ARTICLES AMOUNT EXPENSES DATE ARTICLES AMOUNT EXPENSES. DATE ARTICLES AMOUNT DR. H. T.. STERLING DENTIST Office Cor. Main St. and McBee Avenue GREENVILLE, S. C. BUY! Guthers fine Candies and all your School Supplies from L. H. STRINGER WEST END DRUG STORE -BEST- Soda Water and Ice Cream IN THE CITY Gilreath-Durham Co. JEWELRY CHINA and HOUSE FURNISHINGS C: O We think a fair comparison of goods and prices will prove bene- ficial to both you and ourselves. W. H. Houston and Bro. Books, Magazines, Newspapers, Blank Books, Stationary, Fancy Goods, Pictures, Picture Frames, etc., Eastman Kodaks and Supplies, Canary Birds. 122 Main St., Greenville, S. C. CHICORA COLLEGE Greenville, S. C. A high grade College for Women. A Christian Home School. Owned and controlled by the Pres- byteries of the Synod of South Caro- lina. Graduate Courses in the Arts and Sciences, Music, Art, Expression, Gymnastics, and Business. Expenses for the Entire Year. A. Tuition in Literary Course, Board, Furnished Room, Heat, Light, Bath, Servant’s Attendance and Medical, Contingent, Infirmary and Reading Room Pees, and General Elocution .... $183.00 B. All included in Proposition (A) and Tuition in Instru- mental or Vocal Music, Art or Elocution $203.00. For catalogue and information ad- dress 5. C BYRD, D. D., President. Four Real Fstate Ads, Written by Chicora Girls. No. 1. 8TOP, WAIT, Before asking “her” the question Ask us to furnish you with a de- sirable Cottage. We can please the most fastidious bachelor who has come to the Conclusion that he needs the comfort of a HOME SWEET HOME. Traxler Real Estate Company are the people to see. No. 2. Boys, begin to look for a^ house. Tliis is leap year and the girls will ask you the question. .So ask Traxler Real Estate Company a question right now about a HOME. No- 3. Attention! For the young man Who? If you want the sweetest girl in the world to say “YES”, have a home built for her before you ask her to become your Bride. Before deciding this matter see Traxler Real Estate Company. For theirs is known as “Excelsior” No. 4. Boys! Would you know the secret of a happy life? A pretty home and a pretty wife. Build the House and the wife will be easier to get. Traxler Real Estate Com- pany can give you some valuable informa- tion. Call and see them. Young man, call to see us and lets talk this serious question over, its just as the Chicora girls say. Phone, write or call at our office. Traxler Real Estate Co. -. .-■■■- -i:, . V.^V'-' i»oe PEACE PRINTING CO. GREENVILLE, S. C.