THE ELON COLLEGE WEEKLY.
VoL IL New Series. Greensboro, N. C., Friday, March 8, 1912 • Nc. 43
and Elon OoBata, X. •.
LOCALS AKC FEK30irAL&
Mr. John Hobhy, of Kaleigli, was a
pleasant ealler at West Dormitory Sun
day.
•‘Coach” Doali spent Sii;iduy with his
j)arents and friends at (iuilford Co!l(''.’e.
Mr. A. S. Tliom])son, formerly of Biir-
linffton, but who has for the past few
months been superintendent of the j)ower
plant here has resig-ned his ])0siti0ii witli
the collef?e in order that he mi"ht accept
one of a slightly different nature in Blue-
iield, \V. Va. Mr. \V. A. Trollinger, also
of Burlins;ton, has succeeded Mr. Thomp
son and is sivin; the iro"d satisfp.etion
of his jiredecessor. Mr. Trollin^'er, with
his family, have occupied the home on
Front Street owned by Dr. Herndon.
The Freshman class has a meeting ad
vertised.
Dr. and Mrs. Frank S. Cliild left Thurs
day evening on the !) ;27 train for their
hom^ in Fairfield, ('onn. While here
they made tlieir home with [’resident
and Mrs. Har|)er and were in anl out
from there. Mrs. J. 0. Atkinson enter
tained at suppe^ on Tuesday evening in
honor of the visiting worthy and his
wife.
Tlie ho[>e of the community is that this
visit has proven in a measure at least as
pleasant to the visitors as to the visited,
and it so. tliey are botli amply rejiaid
for their journey. It was indeed a plea-
si re to have them with rs. br,t we note
the "lepaiture with regret.
Mr. .1. A. Dickey spent Saturday and
Sunday at his home near Burlington.
Miss l.ois Davidson was with her par
ents at Gibsonville. N. March 2nd and
.'ird.
Mrs. H. B. Causey and Mr. L. W.
Causey, of OuMford County, visited at the
home of Prof. and Mrs. T. C. Amick last
Sunday and Monday. Mrs. Causey is a
sister of I’rof. Amick and the mother of
Mr. H. C. Causey, who is here in college.
\Xe were glad to welcome Mrs. Causey
and her son. Mr. L. \V. ('ausey. into the
college community and hope to have them
come often.
DRAMATICS.
One of the best entertainments seen
here for years was given in the college
cha|)el on the evening of F'ebruary 24th
by students of tli^ expression department
under tlie direction of Miss Clements,
The evening’s entertainment was in the
form of a light college come:Jy, “The
Freshman.” with Mr. II. P. Cline. .Jr..
of Charlestown. W. Ya., appearing in
the title role. Mr. (Mine was supported
by a well-chosen and excellently trained
cast, and each individual concerned may
feel .justly proud of their achieveme.its
on this occasion, with especial honors to
the trainer.
Mr. \V. F. Beall as “Tiny Griggs.” the
woiflerful benefactor to the mathemat
ical world and intimate associate of the
\enerable Prof. Ivocke, appeared to the
advantage of cast.
Horace, the “oldest ’habitant of ’dis
university,” found a good interpreter in
Mr. C. C. Johnson, and all female charac
ters were well taken.
The l>lay as a whole was a success, was
interesting and pleasant to those who lis
tened. s[)oke well for those who made it
possible and lellected credit and honor
ujioii tile department it rejiresented.
The cast in full:
John Worden—The Freshman, Hugh P.
Cline.
“Picadilly” Jerome, “Buggs” Stevens,
“Owl” (I'riggs, “Tiny” Mctirath: Soph
omore—Si|.e Fleming. Marvin S. Kevell,
Fletcher Beall. I'rank Aycock.
Professor l^ieke—I'rof. of Matli. and
Astronomy, B. J. Fiarp.
Horace, (colored)—Oklest inhabitant,
Clyde Johnson
Mary Locke—Daughter of Prof. Locke,
Xellie Fleming.
Judith Blair—The President’s daugh
ter, Blanche Newman.
■Miss I’orter—Of a very old family,
Margarette Iseley.
Violet—Whose mother keeps a board
ing liouse, Sallie Foster.
Music by College orchestra.
A BIRIHDAY DINNER.
Mr T. A of Fl..n Coll,..,. V.
decided to give Ms mother a surprise on
her birthiay. March tlie second, he in
formed his sister. Mrs. Saul, of his )>lan.
He told lier to cook a good dinner Satur
day. and he would ask in some of her
frieuds to dine with her. He invited his
sister, Mrs. Lom-lia Shai'ji. and husband,
from Burlington. Sat'.irday morniijg
came and .Mr. Sharpe and wife drove up.
This was the lirst suiprise when they
presented to her some nice, presents, and
said “Tliis is for your birthday.” It
was not long before oilier friends began
to come in. and jnesent to her birthday
gifts. Tliis was the second surprise, Tlie
third surpri.se was when she learned of
the dinner beiny preiared. This made
(irandma’s heart sad at first, but she was
soon rejoicin? with her friends. It was
(luite an iiisnirHtion to sit down w’ith this
good woman and partake of that good
dinner, an old lime Dutch one at that.
Mrs. Jlay is a rreat Bible stulent and
it is an inspiiation to talk with her about
the Bible, and learn of her strong faith
in her Lord and .Master. Her life seems to
l.e filUl with sunshine and gladness.
W e want to thank the good (>eople of
this home for the good dinner and tlie
hearty welcome which we received, li
was enjoyed by all parties present and
we ho|>e she will live to be a hundred,
to enjoy many more birthdays.
H. M. Neese.
Elon College, N. C., Marcli 2. 1912.
—A bill providing for parcels post is
before Congress. It would permit send
ing mail packages up to 11 pounds,' rang
ing from five cents for the first pound and
two cents for each additional pound.
FROM THE PULPIT.
The college and community enjoyed a
rare treat Sunday at the eleven o’clock
service. The preacher was Dr. Frank S.
ChiH, of Fairfield. Conn. Dr. Child is a
profound scholar and deep thinker, who
always has a message that leaves its im-
))re.ssion upon his audience. He used as
his text M,ark !). 24: “And straightway
Ihe father of the child cried out and said
with tears. T„oi>l. 1 believe; helji thou my
unbelief.”
The speaker began by showing that the
father in the text was a fair representa-
ti.e of belief and unbelief. His little
faith was ( n;)ush to overcome his do.ibts.
Faith is the basis and inspiration of all
religion. However, everyone questions
his faith. Don’t think you are ))owerless
just beeause you have doubts, but he had
enough faith to overcome his doubts. A
grain of faith as a mustard seed can re
move minintains.
As time ; asses and exf>erience widens,
we learn that we ':lo not need a long creed
to live by, but a true and firm coiniction.
Then when we add to that our faith we
are getting where (iod can i;se us for the
advancement of his kingdom.
--V few weeks ago. Professor Brooks, of
^’ermany. spoke to an audience, of which
I was one. (ui astronomv. He lead ns
: ..if).,,;!, i lie ,asL re .lions oi hpace. A
si>eechless adoration was awakened in the
soul. Then a few 'lays later I wandered
by a little ri\'er. It was an liour of won
derful adoration. The beauty of the scen
ery W'as magnificent. Who could help sav
in? with the Psalmist, “The heavens
de;Iare the glory of God; and the firma
ment sheweth his handiwork. Day unto
day iitterelh speech and night unto night
sheweth knowledge.”
This faith may be your possession and
it may be mine, .fesus came among us to
strengthen this faith. What do you be
lieve? I venture to say that faith exists
much more than you think. According
to your faith will it be done unto you. How
is your faith? Is it high? if so you will
soar high. Oh I how I hate that spirit
which does not believe anything that log
ic and reason cannot prove. \\ hat shall
we say about the instinct and many simi
lar thinii's that can not be i>ro\'en.
In childhood it is easy to believe in
people. lailh in things, in man. and in
God is one of the characteristics
of cliildhooil. But when childhood
is passed we listen to the (jues-
tioning spirit. When troubles and trials
come our faith is almost quenched. By
living up to the faith he had the man in
the text gained all, and more than he ask
ed, and so it is with us.
God is the Holy Father. I take it that
most of us believe this. Starting then
with that simple faith which you have,
you may rise and overcome every doubt
and fear. We should not get discouraged
when troubles come, but turn to God and
he will strengthen our faith. He will
give sufficient help. All the things that
now darken my faith will all sink into
oblivion, and I shall rise into fellowship
i;i Christ. S. Truitt.
THE MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION.
The regular mid-week prayer meetinir
of the Ministerial Association was not
interruj)ted by the .snow. Mr. L. W. F"'o-
glenian lead the meeting. He reai.I from
tlie Scrijifures the stoiy of F,.-au selling
to Jaco ; his birthright. His suliject was
based on these words. “Hold fast to
that which is good.’'
.Many helpful sugirestions were made
concerning the sell.ng of biitli rights.
Yielding to teni|)tatioii may he likened
i i 1 selling of one's spiritual birth
riiiht. Ksau’s api:etite caused him to be
led astray. Shall we spen'l too many
nickles and dimes satisfying our a[ipe-
tite and thereby lose something that is
more |irotitable? Who would dare stoop
fo low as to cheat on examination, which
means the selling of the biithrig'ht of
honor anil iniluence? Let us hold fast
to that which is good.
The presideiil, liev. J. F. Morgan, call-
e 1 a business meeting in which a matter
of s:ate-svide inter-collegiate association
of ministerial students, whiih is being
started by a 1'. X. C. man. was discussed.
This As.so(iation heartily agrees with the
plan.
Mt. s. s. \lyrick is the ap])ointed
leader for Wednesday eieniiif. next.
John (!. Truitt.
PROVERBS AND PHIIASES.
Most women will forgive a Iflierty ra-
thfr tlian a sli’jlit.—ColtO'i.
V. onian is a miiacle of’ diiine contra
dictions.—Jules Michelet.
If the world were lost throush woman,
s!’e alone can save it.—Lo-.jis de Beau
fort.
omen distrust men too much in gener
al and not enough in particular.—Phili
bert Comerson.
W liat man seeks in love is woman, what
woman seeks in man is love.—Houssage.
The hap])iest women like nations have
no history.—George Kliot.
A beautiful woman jdeases the eye, a
go: d woman pleases the heart; one is a
jewel. Ihe other a treasure.—Kapoleon I.
A man cannot possess a iytliing better
than a good woman nor anything worse
tlian a bad one.—Simonides.
There is in every true woman’s heart
a s])ai'k of fire which beams and blazes
forth in the dark hours of adversity.—
Jrvin?'.
\\ Oman is like the reeil that bends with
every breeze, but breaks not with the
tem[>est.—Bishop R. Wbately.
The spell and the light of each path we
pursue,
If woman be there, there is happiness
too.—Moore.
There will always remain something to
be said of women as long as there is one
on earth.—Bauflers.
—Rioting aif.I burning and looting in
China are reported.