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CHRISTMAS Jilaroon anb (flol NEW YEAR VOLUME IX. ELON COLLEGE, N. C„ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1927. NUMBER 16 CURTl RISES ON eUSKET- 6IILL SEASON TiRSOIIY HUE First Pre-Season Game With Cone Memorial “Y” Promises To Be a Lively Tilt. Two Pre-Season Games—18 Regular Games,' Including Six Games at Home, MR. K.O. JOHNSON ELECIEO PRESIOENT OF CRRISTIIIII Dr. W. M. Jay, Secretary-Treasurer. Executive Committee Appointed. The Fighting Christians' basket tos- seTs uuder Ccach Walker have been hard at work for the past three weeks on the court aud are rajndly being whipped into shape for the initial game Thursday night witli the Cone Mem orial Y. M. C. A. of Greensboro on the Elon floor. Elon has only two 2>re.-season games on its schedule this year, both being with the Gone Memorial “Y’' at Elon this week, and at the Proximity '‘Y” on January 6th after the Christmas holidays. This week Coach Walker has put his charges through their first scrimmage and floor work, the previous practice, periods having been given over entirely to the fundamentals of the game, but he is driving his men to the limit this week for the opening practice schedule and from every indication it is be lieved that the Christians will have a formidable quint to send against their opponents this season. Coach Walker is fortunate in having a nucleus of last year’s letter men about which to build a team. “Lefty” Briggs is showing up well at center while “Squire’’ Sims, of course, can be depended -upon for his usual stellar game at the pivot position. There are many aspirants for the guard po'sitions, and from the calibre of the men trying for these positions we are assured of a. pair of fast, sharp shooting, defensive guards. “Tobe” Crutchfield has shown superior form as a back guard and will surely make a strong bid for the safety position on the varsity. For running guard, the many nien trying for it makes difTi**ult choosing. H.amrick, me??iber of last year’s mythic.al All- State High S'hool quintet, has shown promising work on tlie floor and at the baskets. lie is fast ajid accurate in his shooting, and for a new man. he is a big asset to the team. Paul Caddell is also shbwing good form on the de fensive x>laying, as this is his strong forte. Cook, a new man, is also dis playing excellent form. The forward positions are going to be well cared for, judging by the wealth of material out. “Dan” New man, a varsity man of three years’ experience, is virtually sure of his old job. and, judging by the type of play he is putting forth, he cannot be dis played by any of the untried men. Howard Briggs, another first year man, is also putting up a sterling game at tlie forward position. Other aspirants for forwards are “Fuller” Jones, Whitley, and Walker. All of these men are playing an exceptionally good brand of basketball on the court, and (Continued on Page 4) REJ. FOSTER HOST TO THE ENTIRE FOOTBIILL SQUAO Treats the Boys to a Bountiful Oyster Supper. Last Friday Eev. Mr. Foster for the second time this year had the football team as his guests. The first treat the squad enjoyed through .the generosity of, Bev. Mr. Foster was a delicious Ice cream supper, and this time they feast ed on oysters. The squad naturally feels greatly indebted to our, friend who has been responsible for these two “spreads.” The earlier part of the evening was spent discussing the past football season' and having a general good time. At tte same time every one was waiting for Rev. Mr. Foster to say, “Come on. boys, for the oys ters.” The first course was raw oysters, which was followed by fried oysters; and then, in a grand finale, generous bowls of oyster stew. Many talks fol lowed the dinner. Among those speak ing were: Ex-Captain Jones, Captain- elect Hard, C. M. Cannon. Coach Walk er. and various members of the team. Every one enjoyed a good time and the football team signified this by doing justice to the dinner and by giving fif teen hearty rahs for “The Fosters” vpon leaving. On Friday, December 9. the Christian Missionary Association of the North Carolina Christian Conference met in the Whitley Auditorium with Dr. C. H. Rowland, vice-president, presiding. This is a comparatively young OTgan- ization and is just laying the founda tions for a great work, that of raising Missionary funds. Some plans are ex pected to materialize which will aid much in raising these very necessary funds. Mr. K. B. Johnson, successful banker, influential business man, and owner, and a typical Christian gentleman, of Fuquay Springs, N. C., was elected president of this association for the ensuing year. Mr. Jo’hnson is quite capable of holding this position, and the members have acted wisely in choosing him as their leader, Dr. W. M. Jay, head of the English department of our college, is the secretary-treas- urcr. He. also, is well suited for his position- Messrs. K. B. Johnson, W. M. Jay, W. A. Harper, Gr. O. Lankford, and C. H. Rowland conipo'se the Executive Committee. After the business session the meet ing adjourned to meet in December, 1928 at Elon College. With these very capable leaders and members of the Executive Committee, we predict that this organization will succeed in accomplishing a great deal in the missionary field. : PRESIOENT HARPER LAUDS GOlO STAFF “OUR LIBRARY’* This building, donated by Mr. P. J. Carlton andifamily, is one of the best arranged and equipped buildings in the country. It contains all the seminar rooms, professors’ study rooms, a steel reinforced stock room and two beautiful reading rooms for students. Elon Expression Department Praised For Dramatic ' Achievement “The Patsy” Played to a Packed House Was Decided Success. Misses Lasley and Sterrett in Out standing Boles Show Much Dramatic Ability. mmmi groups GIVE TWO PROGBANIS Dr. Jay Heads Ministerial Dele gation at Bethlehem Church. Pastor Whitten, of First Christian Church of Reidsville, Invites Second Group. MUCH CREDIT DUE STON. MISS JHON- At eleven o 'clo’ck Sunday, a group of ministerial students sponsored by Dr. Jay gave at Bethlehem church a program based on the general topic. The Works of God.” The program lendered was as follows: Song; Scrip ture reading. Dr. Jay; Prayer. Sam Wilson; Song; Talk on “The Prepara tion of Men and Women as God’s In struments,” A. A. Doffleinyer; Talk on Following Jesus in Everyday IJfe,” J. H. Smith; Song; Benediction. G. H. Veazey. The occasion was enjoyed very much, and the Association appre ciates the kindly interest which prompt ed Pastor Apple to invite them to give the program. At 7:30 another Ministerial Group gave a program in the Tirst Christian church at Reidsvflle. Pastor R. A. Whitten conducted the preliminary parts of the service in (a way to put all into an earnest, spiritual mood. The program was as follows: Bible reading and prayer. G. S. Hunt; The Call to Christ. Ray N, Moses; Our Relation to Christ, R; B. Brittle; Abiding in Christ, Pa^. Rakestraw; Benediction, Moses. TlArc was splen did attention on the pari of the congre gation. '' The whole servjie was deeply religious in nature and ?ft a sacredly sweet place in the mem( y of the ones on the program. Man appreciative words and invitations o visit them again were spoken by tl i congregation and by Pastor Whitten CAROLINA THEATER UNDER NEW R iNAGEMENT From the moment the curtain was drawn upon the opening scene of “The Patsy” until the final scene was en acted. the interest of the audience was held at high pitch. The whole play was marked by finesse of details, ease of acting, and dramatic ability. Much credit was reflected upon Miss John- stoji, liead of the Expression depart ment, who i5ut 071 the play. Each one of the characters took his or her part with a fitting disp>lay of individuality. Miss Fern Lasley in the role of Patricia Harrington, “The Patsy.” displayed fine dramatic ability, much grace and ease upon the stage. She was thor oughly delightful and charming. Mr. Dace Jones, as Tony Anderson, made an ijispiring hero. Mr. Evans Ray, as Billy Caldwell, portrayed the non chalant gentleman quite well. Miss Virginia Harden, as Grace Harrington, acted thfe part of the disdainful sister in a very convincing manner. Miss Frances Sterrett, as Mrs. Harrington, put quite a bit of realism into her r-art. Mr. Thomas Lowry, as Mr. Har- ington, won every one. The play was quite an achievement—a dramatic success; and we are looking forward with pleasant anticipation to later pro ductions of the department. COLLEGE CHORAL SOCIETy- PRESENTS “THE MESSIAH" Chorus of 6o Voices Were as One Under Capable Direction of Prof. C. James Velie. Miss Fisher and Mrs. Velie Exc©I--in Leading Roles. The Elon College Choral So'ciety, last Sunday evening, presented its third annual “Messiah” concert in Whitley Auditorium. The chorus of sixty voices under the capable direction of C. James Velie, sang before a very large and appreciative audience. ‘For the First Time in History of Elon College the College Paper Has Been Published on Proper Basis Without Assist ance, Subsidy, or Artifical Sup port From Any Source.” ALUMNI ALSO PRAISE PAPER For this final issue of Maroon and Cohl for tlie fall semester T wish to take tliis opportunity to express to tlie editors and those responsible for the paper my grateful appreciation for the excellent work they have done. For the first time in the history of Klou College the college paper has been published on the proper basis without assistance or subsidy or artificial s*up- pgit from any source. The best think ing in regard to college activities in tliis'day has concluded that these activ ities should be as near like actual life as it is possible to make them. This means that a college paper must be conducted along the same lines as any other paper anywhere. The staff of Maroon and Gold for this year has proceeded on that basis and by sub scriptions and advertisements and dint of hard and constructive work, has not only produced a paper that is a credit, an honor to the college, but has made it self-sustaining, a major achievement for which every one of the staff has just reason to be heartily proud. .Vot only has the paper been of high }>r;ule and self-sustaining, but there has been a sinccre desire evidenced in every issue to reflect the spirit of the student bo-dy in their loyal support of ,the college and to give a training to a group of student workers who have taste and talent for newspaper w^ork. It is quite inspiring to see the Re porters Club, for example, going about its assignments with an appreciation .iof its work and a oonscionsness of its taU'M' equal to that )f any group MOW Elon theater-goers 1 ive remarked about the recent high ass entertain ment being offered at the Carolina Theater in Burlington. It gives us pleasure to introduce a :>ssible reason for this in the person ager, Mr. Cutting, who place vacated by Mr son. Members of the M staff who' have had tl meeting the new man pronounce him a fine fe. him all good luck and ho ceed in bringing to our ger and better Burlingto better movies. The Greatest Christmas Gift. Soon after the first Christmas morn ing. three wise strangers from the East came riding through the streets of Jerusalem asking, “Where is he that is born king of the Jews?” When they found the new-born Christ, they worshipped Him and gave Him gifts— gold, .frankincense, and myrrh. Now, were these men wise enough to* know much about what Christ should mean to the world? Did they give Him the best gifts which were in their power? Other wise men have told us more about the Christ; so we know that His “TOBE” C. J. “ Tobe ” Crutchfield has been for the past three years one of Elon’s most consistent basketball players. Never seeking to be an individual star, but playing the game as just a part of the machine, he has been of great as sistance to our team, and won for him- selfJ a warm place in the hearts of the student body. “Tobe.” we are count ing on your making this your banner year in basketball. ROSSIAN COSSACK CHORUS PRONOONCEO BIG SUCCESS One of the Most Outstanding Musical Events Ever Staged at Elon College. The most outstanding musical event of the season was the concert given by the Russian Cossack chorus on, Wed nesday evening in the Whitley Audi torium of Eloj^ College. More than human voices, these pro duced the effect of a great organ upon which a master played at will. The soiinds coming from them was superb. Never has any person or group of per sons brought forth more thunderous or more spontaneous applause from the audience. a new man ia to fill the >orge Steven- oon and Gold pleasure of ;er forthwith w. We wish » he will sue- eloved “Big- ^ bigger and Though the songs were sung in Rus- coming to earth was the most important j sian,. the spirit of the songs was car- event that this old world has ever seen, (ried directly to the audience so that His name is “Wonderful, Counsellor, j the program and libretto could be fol- the Mighty God. the everlasting Fath-j lowed and the interpretation made er, the Prince of Peace.” with ease. The tone quality and range But the word “king” does not tell was exceptionally good, and every note us all that Christ means to the world, was distinct. The encores, which were He is a two-fold Savior of men. By sacrificing His own sinless life. He paid sin’s debt and obtained forgiveness for all who are faithful and penitent; and by giving His spirit into human lives He causes men to consecrate themselves to right living. We are apt to think that Christ has not been in the world since that group of five hundred disciples saw Him taken to heaven from the Mount of (Continued on Page 2) sung in English, were deserving of the abundant applause which they receiv ed. An outstanding characteristic of the The soloists intorproted in their lint- • nu,sicianly .ua.uiL-r severiU recdtatWe.r.l MTrespondonts and re- und s„W rrau, U v .5^-^ W I hr. •• e-ever ? g with. B-\'t*rv worker on ataS of Maroon and Gold, I trust, will enjoy the Christ- nias vacation season; and every member Handel’s oratorio's. MiH.'i F'sher,/ ' [•fallv /ine jja I soprano soloist, was espet- “I Know That My Redeemer Llveth, and in the colorature passages of “Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion.” Mrs. Velie, contralto soloist, was heard to advantage in the aria, “O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings to Zion,” and gave a very artistic and effective rendition of the solo. “He Was Despis ed.” Mr, Velie’s accompaniment of the soloists and Mr. David B. Harrell’s accompaniment of the choruses, with Mr. Harold Barney at the organ, added materially to the effectiveness of the pro'gram, “Pastoral Symphony” was played by Mr. Elbert Rhodes, violinist, and Mr. Velie, pianist. This performance of the “Messiah” by one of the largest and finest choruses that Elon has ever had comes as an other step in the upbuilding of the conservatory and musical life of the campus under the guidance of Mr. Velie. It is the sincere hope of every music lover of Elon, Burlington, and Graham that Mr. Velie’s efforts may continue in their respective choral so cieties. Mr. Velie, the soloist, every mem ber of the chorus, and the accompanists are to be commended for their artistic choral work in the program from the prelude to that glorious and magnificent climax, the “Hallelujah” chorus. of the staff deserves that very thing. It gives me pleasure to express my appreciation in this extended way to those who have given of their time and talent to make Maroon and Gold for the fall semester the success it has become in the estimation not only of those of us who live on the campus, but in the estimation of that larger group of Elon friends and alumni, who number a host. MUCH PROGRESS SHOWN III FINAL OERATE DRIVE ‘Movies^' Saturday Nite is a “Delegate Picture.” Miss Graham Rowland Chosen as One of the Delegates to Detroit. Much progress has been made in the plans for sending our delegates to Detroit. Students and friends have co-operated wonderfully in raising funds. Various organizations have helped in raising funds. The “ movies are now taking their turn, and. instead 0’+’ a “sweater” picture next Saturday night, the proceeds will go to support our Detroit delegates. Now as the timo draws nearer final plans are be ing made, and the studeht body is back ing them to the nth degree. Susie Elder, president of the Y. W. C. A., who was chosen as a delegate has resigned owing to circumstances unforeseen at the time of her election. Graham Rowland has been chosen to New York (By New Student Service) take her place. She has the following —Harvard’s plan of educational ^'onors to her credit; Psiphelian, Mar- vagalionding” has been winning en- Psiphelian Entertainment. 25, thusiastic receptions in other colleges, Treasurer Y. W. C. A., ’26-’27. Secre- with consequent attempts by many tary Religious Activities Organization, THE INTELLECTUALS This Plan Among Harvard Students is Winning Enthusiastic Support. college editors to bring about similar arrangements in their own institutions. The “vagabonding” is simply a matter of attending interesting lectures in classes besides those in which the etu- chorus is the complete submerging of | dent is registered. To enable the personality of every member, which I stulents to choose, the Harvard Crim- produccd an effect of perfect ensemble i son each day publishes a directory of work. Every member (^f the aggrega-1 w orth-while lectures, from which the tion is oblivious to the very existence j students make their choice. Harvard of the audience. All they see is J;he, students had long followed this pro- director, Sergei Socoloff, who dominates gram, but their daily has crystallized (Continued on Page 2) (Continued on Page 3) ’27-28, Life Recruit Hand, Delta Up- silon Kappa, Social PJditor Phipsicli, ’27-’28. Class Poet. ’27-’28. The other delegates chosen to repre sent Elon College are: Jewel Truitt and Frank Alexander, who have been active woTkers for their college. The student body is lending its support to this working trio. Our delegates leave December 26th and will be gone during moat of the holidays returning in time for the opening of school on January ^th.