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VOLUME 111 FRESHMEN OUT TALK SOPHS. |!)20 Takes the Honors in the First Inter-Class Debate of the Year. The first inter-class debate of the year was held Saturday evening in Memorial hall between the represen tatives of the classes of 1919 and 1920, the subject being the national ization of the inter-state railways. The query was stated as follows: Re solved, That the Federal Govern ment should own and operate the inter-state railways. Sherley N. White, D. D. S. Cameron and Robert H. Frazier advocated the proposed policy of government ownership and regulation, while Norman Fox, R. Arthur Lineberry and Algie I. New lin for the Freshmen class defended the negative side of the query. The debate was opened by Sherley White for the Sophomores who out lined the failures of the present sys tem of private ownership and pub lic regulation claiming that discrimi nations in freight rates were frequent under the present system. He contended that the system pro posed by the affirmative would lower rates. The line of the affirmative's argu ment was continued by D. D. S. Cam eron, who emphasized the success of government in European countries. He asserted the ability of the Ameri can government to handle the Amer ican railways in as efficient manner as those of continental coutries are conducted. Roibert H. Frazier concluded the debate for the affirmative in a force ful* speech in which he proposed a non-partisan board of control for di recting the government railroads as proposed by the affirmative which would eliminate any labor difficul ties such as those which have been so prominent during the past few months. Regulation by this board would safeguard the interests of the public. The negative was ably defended by the Freshmen. Norman Fox be gan their argument with the conten tion that federal ownership would lower the efficiency of our railroads by eliminating competition which is so necessary in industry. He also described the tremendous problems involved in government ownership. The second speaker for the nega tive, R. Arthur Lineberry, was op posed to the plan of the affirmative because it would weaken the power of the states by depriving them of the right of chartering railways. A second result would be the loss of state revenue. The negative closed the first round with a direct attack on the proposed plan delivered by Algie I. Newlin in which he exposed the weaknesses of government ownership and operation in countries where it has been tried. He deprecated the increase of gov ernment employees which would be made necessary by federal ownership, and declared that the plan of nation alization of railways would not ap (Continued on page four) (gtrilfarfran GUILFORD COLLEGE, N. C., DECEMBER 20, 1916. NEW SOCIETY HALLS READY Clays and Webs Jubilant Over Fine New Homes. The new Society halls, the prog ress in construction of which has been regarded with a zealous eye by all men who are loyal to either the Henry Clay or Websterian Societies, are almost ready for occupancy. The installation of the hot air furnace and the arrangement of furniture are the only preparations that now have to be made before the members of both Societies can glady say good by to the class rooms in King Hall, which have been their temporary domiciles since old King Hall was destroyed, and betake themselves to their new homes in the Y. Mi. C. A. building. The new halls, with their beam finish, mouldings, and numerous plaster panels creamed with paint and the doors and windows stained mahogany, together with the ar rangement of President's chair and desk, is indeed a sight to make all loyal Clays and Websterians experi ence again a renaissance of Society spirit. The rooms will furnish much needed permanent homes for the So cieties. Here the members of the Societies will realize that any de facemnt of furniture is an injury of their own property and they will know that an> improvements they make will be to their own properties. The paintings owned iby the two So cieties are being placed in the halls and the countenances of Clay and Webster will again inspire the Soci ety members to worthy emulation, while the bleak walls of their pres ent locations, which are entirely cir cumscribed by black-boards and des ecrated by French, history and Latin, l will be forgot. It is to be expected that each and every student and So ciety member will feel it a personal obligation to protect the furniture of the Societies as they would their own property. BCIEXTIFC SOCIETY'. Spectrum Analysis and Radium Treatment of Cancer Discussed. The subjects taken up at the last two meetings of the Scientific Society were "Light Phenomena and Spec trum Analysis" and "The Action of Radium in the Treatment of Cancers and Tumors.'' Prof. Edwards in his treatment of the first subject dis cussed the theory of opolescence, phosphorescence, fluorescence and colorescence and illustrated each. He then projected on the screen the spectra of a number of the metals in dicating the characteristic lines of each. Prof. George at the next meet ing in his discussion of the radium treatment of cancer explained the results of the recent investigation directed by Prof. Oskar Hertwig, of the Anatomical-Biological Institute on animal cells in active multiplica tion. The later work of Packard of Columbia University and Richards of Texas explaining the action of ra dium rays as due to their influence on intercellular enzymes was also re ferred to. ANNUAL CHRISTMAS MUSICAL SERVICE Christinas Carols and Special Music Enjoyed by Large Audience. Professor Balderston opened the Christmas musical service on Sunday evening in Memorial hall with a se lection from Psalms, after which he made a few explanatory remarks con cerning different numbers on the program. The first number on the program, Symphony 111 by Beethov en, consists of four movements, of which parts of the first two and the third were heard. The production was finished in 1804; written with a definite aim, the glorification of a hero and is known as "The Heoric." Beethoven, being a thinking man, with Democratic tendencies, watched with eagerness the struggle for free dom in France. Napoleon was thot to stand for the principles of justice, equality and universal brotherhood. Beethoven expresed his feeling for tiie cause, and for the man in this, the greatest symphony which up to this time appeared. The funeral march is perhaps the grandest dirge ever written. Some have taken it to represent the sol emn rites which warriors of the Iliad celebrated at the grave of their lead er; others have taken it to typify the i easy forgetfulness of the fickle crowd, that soon returns to its cheer ful chatter and bustle. Both selections were excellently interpreted and pleasingly rendered by Misses Williamson and Moton at one piano with Miss Clark and Mr. Fort at the second. The second part of the program consisted of Christmas carols render ed by the College Chorus. The old familiar music is particularly enjoy ed at Christmas-tide. Special mention should also be given to the fourth and fifth num bers, rendered by Misses White and Galdo. The program was as follows: Symphony 111, (The Heroic) Beethoven Allegro con brio—Funeral March Scherzo Mildred Clark, Elbert Fort, Beulah Moton, Lillie Williamson. Hymn, O Little Town of Bethlehem, Congregation. Selections from Handel's Oratorio, The Messiah: Then shall the eyes of the iblind be opened, And He shall feed His flock. Mrs. Meredith. Come unto me, Miss White. Pastoral Symphony, Isabel Galdo. Hymn, In the bleak mid-winter, Gertrude Hobbs. Christmas Carols: O, Thou Glorious Day Victorious Sicilian Melody We Three Kings of Orient Are. The First Noel Traditional Holy Night German Folk-Song Hymn—Joy to the World ... Handel Congregation. Every one should be greatly in debted to Miss Papworth for the well rendered program. NUMBER 13 Y. W. C. A. ENTERTAINED AT A CHINESE SUPPER The Mission Study Committee of the Y. W. C. A. entertained at a Chinese banquet Tuesday evening, Dec. 12th. The banquet took place at New Garden Hall, and the guests of honor were Miss Myrtle Bruton and Miss Wy Zung Zung. The for mer is president of the Y. W. C. A. at G. C. W. (Greensboro) and the latter is a Chinese student who is a Senior at that institution. An invitation to attend had been extended to all members of the local Y. W. C. A., and nearly every girl re sponded. Altho called a "Chinese Banquet" it was, perhaps, not wholly Chinese in all its appointments. For in stance many of us found it much more easy to use an ordinary com monplace spoon than to manipulate chopsticks successfully. Miss Zung was highly amused at the awkward ness manifested in the use of Chi nese "cutlery" and consequently the daughters of America were the vic tims of some good natured jokes on her part. Despite these drawlbacks, the food disappeared with astonishing rapid ity and fun and merriment ran high. Between the courses each Mission Study leader gave a short outline of the work to be taken up in her class after the holidays; mentioning the title and the author of the book used. Then Miss Zung told us how the really, truly Chinese dine, as well as many other interesting things con nected with her native country. We were very glad to have these girls visit us, and here's hoping that they come again. Under the very efficient direction of Addie Morris, the members of the Mission Study committee, of which she is chairman, served the following courses: Fruit Gravy Rice Pickles Sandwiches Cornbread Fish Tea Soup MRS. HOBBS ADDRESSES Y. W. C. A. The members of the Y. W. C. A. enjoyed one of Mrs. Hobbs' talk* last Thursday evening. Her subject was "Discipleship." Among other good things she left the following thoughts: We should drop all the ideas that we have had of Christ and see Him in his daily walk in Jerusalem on the Mt. of Olives and around Galilee. The disciples followed Him because He taught them truths and showed them how to reach other men by liv ing His way. The mediaeval concep -1 tion of Christ was entirely false for . ; He had great interest and belief in [ I people and was really attracted to His friends. Christ's command to take up the • cross means taking up the cross to (Continued on page four)
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