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Howard Culbreth John Pollard
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JUST BOUNCING ALONG
Sm-oke Cl-ouds cmd Silver Linttujs
Does it now seem like a nightmare—bounc-
ing and stumbling through smoke and darkneas
rescuing belongings w'hjle the dining hall blazed?
hose gobs of fiery smoke soemeil lacking in silver
uni^igs as they chasel into the freezing outdoors,
VVest dorm, girls in their sleeping costumes, and
caused damage and loss to their clothes and otfcer
valuables.
Silks and Satins
u-ru did old Ben P'raidclin mean in
ihe Way to Wealth,” when Poor Richard says,
feiiKd and satins, scarlets and velvets, put out the
kitchen fire?'’ Anyway, it was a rather educ.M-
tional course for the fellows as they rescued the
fjirls silks, satins, and stuff.
Appreciation and Depredation
As we saw Dr. Smith get up at 6:30 a. m. to
drive girls dt,vvn to the Elon High Stihool for
breakfast and Mrs. Johnson contribute her ca-r for
the same purpose, we developed new appreciation
01 tlieir unselfish sincerity.
We all are quite proud of the excellent be-
hayor of oyr girls as they demonstrated self-con
trol and efficiency during a crisia. As nurses,
school-teachers, mothers, or whatever positions
J^ey may be in, we are sure that Elon girls will
be able to meet war or civilian emergencies with
•clear thinking and action.
During this same mid-year exam — from
which new’appreciation was developed for tMir
president; for sheriff Vickers; for the power
house crew; and tor members of the faculty and
student Iwdy some individuals depreciated in
value. Those who in their desire to rescue every
stitch of their belongings, forgot or did not care
about the girls who were in a v/(^rse position, such
as those on the third floor. Criving' them the beni-
fit of the doubt, we lal)cl such individuals, not
dowiright ‘‘selfish,” but just “thoughtless”.
Those Who Have Least
OPEN FORUM
Dear Editor:
The women students of Elon Ooll^ would
like to express their sincere thanks to tliose who
aided in the time of need last Saturday Morning.
The boys were vef.y helpful in taking the fur
niture and possessions of the students and faculty
out of the burning building. We are indebted to
community friends, members of the faculty, and
the Gibsonville and Burlington Fire Departments.
Also, we wish to express thanks to Mr. Terrell for
the uae of the Elon High Sch(»l cafeteria.
The students on the campus did a noteworthy
job. Many boys w'orked diligently to put the fin*
out before it reached the dormitory.. Without them
much more damage would have been done.
Many students helped in a way that has not
been recognized. They were important factors
too, and we express our thanks to them.
The studfinta who awoke us and spread tlie
alarm are to be congratulatt'd.- Much valuable
time would have been lost if it had not been for
their quick thinking.
It seems as though every one has contributed
to our welfare in some way, and we are most
gi’atefuL
Sincerely,
Angie Henry, President
Girls Student (.rovernment.
SNIP AND SNOO
BORROWED
VOL. XVI
NO. 8
THEY STOOD THE TEST
Congratulations are in order for the splendid
way in w’hich the students, men and women alike,
conducted themselves during the reccnt fire that
swept through the college dining hall and kitchen
and threatened West Dormitory itself. Some of
us were brought face to face for the first time with
seeming disaster, but none of the involved failed
to come through in the pinches. High was the
praise of the boys by the girls for their gallant ac
tions throughout the entire emergency. W'ithout
direction or supervision the boys with the help of
the occupants of West made quick work of the job
of clearing the dormitory of practically all move-
able objects. After the danger was past the boys
were just ,as cooperative in returning the furni
ture and clothes to the building. While in most
instances the girls would have been excited and
confused the Elon co-eds kept their heads and ful
filled their part by getting themselves and as much
personal property as possible out of the danger
area.
W’^hile we may be quite thankful that no more
damage was done than might have Ix'en, the fire
also sen'ed to bring out some of the inadequacies
that remain in our set up for action in case of fire.
For example there might be some organized way
of waking the entire student body in case of fire
anywhere on the campus. W'e understand (|uitfl
•a few of our boys slept through the entire event.
The services of these boys might have been needed
if the fire had spread to adjoining buildings. It
would be to the adjantage of all concerned if there
could be some systematic way of arousing all dor
mitory students in case of such an alarm.
The question has also been raised as to why
the siren did not sound during the entire time.
Wouldn’t it be possible to have the thing go off
when needed'( Often at night there is insufficient
steam to blow the i)Owerhouse whistle and the si
ren might be quicker and more effective. Also it
might be heli)ful itf several resijonsible persons
knew how to blow the whistle.
Although chances are ten to one some of our
freshmen would get up and dress for classes it
would arouse the majority of the students to the
immediate necessity at hand.
It would be highly improper to omit tho
thanks on the part of the students for the splendid
feat which the firemen performed in saving tiie
dormitory itself, and also their gi'ateful a]>precia-
tion for the many kindnesses which the tovvus-
jxiople offered to the students. ^
Fortunately rescue workers were not neeiled
Fridjty night, but there might Ik* (K’casion when
these and voluntary fire fighters could Ik- of great
service. Organized fire drills and more fire pre
cautions as well as equipment would go a long
way toward aiding in any future emergency.
It might be worth mentioning that in most
cases, those who have the least, need what they *
have the most. This is true in rescuing' beloug- '
ings, and also in deciding who deserves better
food selection and second helpings under the pre
sent emergency feeding set-up.
Just in case that remark is not lost. , in its
subtle politeness, we are suggesting that the die
tician make sure that those students who can af
ford to supplement their rations, are filled first,
before giving seconds to faculty meaibers and
others. An emergency is supposed to bring all
classes into closer contact.
Throw Lamp, Save Pillow
Dr. Bowden was telling us that when North
Dorm, caught on fire, one fellow threw his glass
lamp out of the window' and ran d&wn the stairs
carrying his pillow.
Ihe ambitious Elon bpy was the one who car
ried a steel cot from the second floor of West.
Dr. Smith Goes to Town
A new realization of ability of our president
is growing, as we see how rapidly and efficiently
I)r. Smith got everything organiztnl after the fire.
Right from our window we can see now a build
ing about 20X4(T that is already practically con
structed. Yesterday we saw a beautiful refrigera
tion unit that looked like it might lx‘ stainless
steel to our unmetallurgically trained mind.
Ovens and other equipment are also on the way,
we hear, all of which will be able to be transfered
to the new dining hall when it is ready.
W anting to sati.sfy the students’ desires first.
Dr. Smith held a meeting of the uieu and women
Student Government representatives to find out
just what the students preferrtni. Although it in
cluded a little more expense and work, he imme
diately carried out their choice of the Y. M. C. A.
and Y. W\ C. A. to set up dining facilities.
Just how well he did this can readily Ije seen aud
admired as we see the prepress that has already
been made.
Dr, Smith for Dietary Supervisor
After seeing how well Dr. Smith straightened
matters out and got everything rolling in a jiffy
toward new, clean, convenient, and efficient din
ing facilities, we feel confident, that, were he con
vinced of the existing necessity and would spare
the time, he could have the kitchen in a short time
putting out excellent food for all.
Revealing
In the early morning light of the Big Fire
the students saw many strange things. The bovs
saw the ‘‘true beauty” of many of the co-eds. John
Pollard got out of bed before dinner, for the first
time this j-ear . . . just to take pictun's. (Jertain
girls had to go to North to w'ake certain Ixvys up.
John IJarber woke up at seven-thirty, saying,
“I'll have tojiurry to make setrond shift”.
Ivan Ollj^ turned over and asked Charles
Jones to se*; what was burning.
Dick Cubell finally proved that he is goixl for
something. He and Agresta were e-xcellent fire
men.
Perkins must have had a bad night last Fri-.
day because he slept through tjje whole fire.
We wonder if Mother Hitler ever realized
at the time of Adolph’s birth that she created such
a fuehrer*
The V^irginia Tech
» * *
Tw-enty-six University of Texas studeuts, all
six feet three or taller have formed a club whose
only qualification is height.
The Lenoir Rhynean
♦ * * ■>'
As late as 1919 in a midwest college now out
of existence, women students were not allowed to
play croquet ‘'because it made them take immo
dest postures”.
* it »
“W'ell,” said the canibal chief, “What are we
going to have for dinner tonight ?”
“A couple of old maids”, said the chef.
“Ugh . . . ugh . . . left-overs.”
Los Angeles CoUegiaa
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Here are some daffy-nitions . . . T«ke ’em
or leave ’em.
Acquire: Group that sings in a churob
Letter: Group of puppets
Pu])|.)et8: Little dogs
Pence: Trousers
Offal: These Daffy-nitiona
Abasement: Cellar
Steam: W'ater crazy with the heat.
The Furman Hornet
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Six ways to peel a banana:
1. Scare a banana. Grab skin when it jumps
out of it.
2. Tell banana that it has the skin that you
love to touch. Banana will tremble like a leaf;
skin will shake l(X)se aud fall off.
3. Turn banana oyer to a gold-digger. Banana
will soon be strippei.
4. Hypnotize banana. Tell banana it is a
snake. Banaiia will shed skin.
5. Advise banana that too many clothes are
unhealthful. lianana will want to grow strong
and robust. W'ill undress completely.
G. (^all banana yellow. Banana will want to
fight and will remove jacket.
The Kiliklik
* * *
Overheard at a dinner table:
“If you want to know anything about abnor-
mals, just ti^k nie.”
“How are you. Butch ?”
p. The Carolinian
A Sophomore Girl’s Lament
(To the tune of “Time W^as”)
Time was, when we were freshmen and having fun
Our years in college had just bt;gun
In lovely yesterday.
Time was, when we were called on the telephone;
Hardly a moment were we alone
Oh, we were happy then.
Dances and parties, dates movit^s
romani-cs to keep us. apart ,
From the lread evenings that nt»w
bring a chill to my h(\art.
Sor)hornore8! Xow we are definitely on the shelf
Sitting and dreaming, for we are left
With memories of long ago.,
Time was, and it is never again, to be
Like unto that lovely rhapsixjy.
As was our freshman year.
More surprising things happen on the Elon
I. oIlege campus! C’an you imagine bovs Udng
.•ibie to go on the upper fl,K>rs of'West Dormitorv
li>gally? Well, that’s e.xactly wlwt they did but
tis heard that amid the smoke, etc. one boy who
rushed to resume the girl’s belongings stoppel long
enough to holler “Man on the hall”. Considerate!
the girl that
^rrabwd the clothes she was plaiiniu^ to wear the
next day, put, them under her arm aui ran out of
the room only, to stop and say, “Gosh. I haven’t
got time to save these” so she rushed back in the
r(H)ui, placed the clothes neatly in a pile and hur-
redly left the building. W'hy, Sarah Phillips,
areu t you something ^
In the middle of all this confusion and chaos
tiie snip and snoop column was apparently for-
Wtten ami the idea of the whole thing was “One,
tor all and all for one”. There was not too much
time to think about the fire afterward, however
until registration was completed and rumor has
It that lomanchek has arranged his coursejj to
iK'tter enable him to run a trucking business iu
the near future. IVuth or Consequences, Jot;?
Was it not strange that when Louis Nanco
saw a bus headed for Charlotte the other day, ho
a most bought a ticket? Bill (touch-me-not)
n (.onnor can t understand what “hit him”
lloyt, wise ’em up. A sight worth seeing: Bar
rier carrying her piggie bank from the burning
buiding, the contents of the baidi being exactly
thirty-two cents. Unforgettable sight: Our own
l-eroy walking forlornly along the sidewalk brush
ing cinders out of his hair. Ruth McPher.scm in
metal hair curlers ... A faculty member standing
up to his ankles in water from the host' aud didn’t
know It until five minutes later when the water
t>egan freezing.
One of the many things worrying Fred Gil-
ham s roommates (only four of them) is whether '
1-red IS really married or not. Anyway his btvst
girl triend is wearing a wedding ring as well nn
an engaj^ment. Maybe we are wrong, but we
don t think people go around to the dime store to
pit such for;us of jewelry unless they really mean
business.
REELING ALONG
 V- we^'k-end wvis
You 11 Xever Get Rich.” Fi^l Astaire and Rita
Hayworth had the leading roles, and were ably as
sisted by Robert Benchley, John Hubbard,' Osa
Massey Frieda Inescort, (Juinn Williams, and
l>onald McBride.
I his is another of Astaire’s excellent musi
cal and dancing movies, this time with an Army
setting. Astaire has said of Rita Hayworth, his
leading lady and dancing partner, “She is the lx!st
dancing partner 1 have ever had.” The dance,
routines were really aomething to s(*. Nothing has
to said about the music of the show except that
it IS by Cole Porter.
is showing starring Dorothy Lamour. This is a
The present week-end “Moon over Hurina’’
story of Teak luml>ering in Rangoon. Preston
poster, her leading man, forsakes his usual role of
being a villian and for the first time in many pic
tures turns out to l)e a right guy aud wins tffe fair
lady s hand ‘
Looks At The Books
(
ick. This is oiW-
Id as only she caflt
Lind a young (Jhi^
Well, the fire is over and we can relax onco
again. Kxanis als) are behind us. So we now
iijive time to do a little reajling on the side. Not
all ot us can get a Ix'st seller to read at this time
however, so here an- a few hints. These books
are reprints that di-serve more readers anywav
iiere they are: '
■ Kuck. This is ori
or Alrs^ l>nc*k s CJhinese novels, told
teli them. The story centers around
nese who niarries a Japanese girl. Here again
Ali>. huck shows her ability to portray the Orient
WLtti insight, conipassion, and an understanding
that clarities their customs and sentiments for
Uccidental readers.
“Trouble in July” by Erskiae Caldwell
Again Mr. ( aldwell tells a story of the deep
Nnith with the same vivid reality, the same lusty
humor, the same power that distinguished
baeco lioa.l". It is the tale of [>eople for whom
day in and day out the price of cotton is the most
important thing in the world. It tak.'s place on
'owery Branch in the (jeorgian back country of
sand lulls and ileep piney woods. It is a tale of
real fK'ople^
Sister Carrie’ by '^I lietxlore Dreisler. This
IS the first novel to dis|>lay the real genioiis of its
author. It has had a carw'r even more turbulent
than Its heroine’s. It was writti’n at a time when
roniiiiice and manners were the style. Its vivid
realisms brought to it first sup(»ression fhen de
bate and censure. 'I'oday, it is free and is si'en
in it.s true light as a pioneer work of fiction,
y “Designed for Keading’ an anthology drawn
from “The Saturday Review of Literature.” Thi'j
is a iiia.'t‘rly selection of the most iinjxirtant ar
ticles that have appeareil in this publication dur
ing the past ten vears. Here are articles on writ-
1>\ >onie of the iiio^Jt outstanding men of our
times as wel as stories and poetry.
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