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Page 2 Brevard College, Brevard, North Carolina, Friday, February 21, 1936. The Clanon The Brevard College Weekly Published from September to June while the College is in session, except on holidays and during examinations. $1.00 per year by carrier. If by mail $1.25 for the school year. Advertising Rates given on Request. Editor-in-Chief: William Davis Associate Editors: Odell Salmon and Evelyn Swaringen. REPORTORIAL STAFF Earl Pearson Summers Maugans Cecil Evans Annie Donnell Patterson Helen Avett Sara King Edith Beard Katherine Coffey Ida Whisenant Bill Patton Frances Gofc>rth Mary Lou Latham Typist: John Odom Busines s Manager Assistant Advertising Manager Assistant Circulation Manager Assistant Wilson Forbes Clem Thomas R. D. McNeer, Jr. Bob Sumner Mazon Murphy Joe Allen Faculty Advisers: and Mr. Cathey. Miss Craig, Mr. McNeer, We Come to Washing ton's Birthday Febuary 22 is a date which instills in the heart of every American a feeling of reverence and love, for this is the date of the birth of George Washing ton, the Father of Our Country. The very name Washington has become synonymous with the acme of all that is good and truthful and democratic. Washington’s name overshadows all other names in our history. He en deavoured to protect the rightis of Ms country by reason and gentleness. “He stood for the firm, the calm, the wise, the patriotic and the sage; he showed no deep avenging hate, no burst of despot rage. ” The life, of Washington should be an inspiration to all of us, especially in this time of crises in world affairs. Washington fought only to defend, ^nd he knew no feeling of revenge. The more fixedly we hold Washing ton as our model, the better we shall be able to cope with the problems of our modern times. Let us remeiriber his birthday this year with even more determination than ever to model our lives after his. A sign bn a, door in Taylor Hall: “Aurora borealis in here: it is conta gious.’’ The boys are staying out. Conceited! Why? Frequently quite a few of us are prone to be somewhat,conceited; but, when we come to think of it, we won der on what our conceit is based. After all, we really have no grounds for such self-esteem; we ara really not above our neighbors. Maybe we have been honored by our classmates. If so, that is a token of their esteem for us; but how long will this at titude prevail if we become small- hearted because of the honor. Maybe we have been flattered, and maybe we have been told complimentary things people have said about us. If so, what about it? Flattery is chiefly soft soap, and soft soap is 99 per cent lye. Complimentary remarks received are no excuse for conceit. If we have queer fanciful notion s about our good looks, popularity, and reputation, let’s keep them to our selves, because our broadcasting them would be only definite proof of our egotistical nature. Criticism There are two kinds of criticism- destructive and constructive. Criti cism that is harmful and detrimental to one^s character is resented. Inten^ tionally harmful criticism is iipevitably a hindrance to any indiyiduars prop er development- It seems unfair that the very souls of some persons are robbed of all the enthusiasm and beau ty of life by some unkind and incon siderate fellowman. Criticism, when given and taken in the right “attitude, tends to promote the upbuilding of one’s character. " It helps to eliminate one’s faults and weaknesses. After all^ we live to gether; therefore we muk learn to live unselfishly and with due tolerance of those with whom we come in con tact. Helpful criticism is one Mf ’the fosterers of this idea. W^ should learn to be discriminat ing irTour criticism of others. It is undesirable that anyone should fear criticism.,. The following questions are justified in commanding our at tention in ordor that we may be pro moters of a new conception of the value of criticism. “Judge not thy friend until thou standest in his place.” . Every one should have a fair-sized cemetery in which to bury the faults of his friends. At Virginia Lodge Week end visitor? at the Lodge were Mr. and Mrs. Aeur of Asheville, Mrs. Furr and little daughter of Concord, Mrs. Brewer of Charlotte, and Mr. and Mrs. Waddell and children of Hendersonville. Margaret McKinney le I last week’s prayer service. Her subject was “What I Think of Jesus.” The pro gram was made up of poems and songs. Bessie Mae McFadden and Margaret Slagle gave two impressive poems. A trio was sung by Nell Davenport, Bessie Morrison, and Emma Martin. After a few songs the meeting came to a close With a prayer by Miss Bin- ford. Justice of the Peace Arney C. Fox H:i sits upon his padded chair And hears the pleas of many men From drunken/* ;brawls, and bangs the desk And roars, “Six'months Within the 't. pen.” “You take this girl to beyotir wife?” He asks’ of p^pr misjudging mefi. A grave mistake he makes in this. For better he had said “the pen” . ••a' At home he changes quick his role, For wifey dear he fears to cross; At court he spreads authority— At home he’s shown who i& the boss^ Clubs Journalist j “The Newspaper Column” was the main topic of discussion of the journal ism club when it met at Virginia Lodge last Friday night. ■' Regardlessabsence- of ■ several members, the meeting proceeded asin usual order. Evelyn Swaringen pre sented an edifying talk on the purpose. ingredients, and style of the riiews- paper column. Her talk was Ihe fore runner of a discussion by all present members on columns. Concluding the program, editorials for this issue of the paper Were read and discussed. The meeting adjourn ed to meet again next club night with editor Bill Davis to talk ahd lead dis cussion on the News Story.
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