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THE GUILFORDIAN VOLUME IV. COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES Governor Birkett Delivers the Ad dress. Friday, May 24tli. 8:00 p. in. Students' recital. Saturday, May 25th. 8:00 p. m. Banquet of Alumni, Old Students and other friends of the college. Addresses 'by Isaac Sharp less, David M. Edwards, lone Hill Coles and others. J. ELwood Cox presiding. Sunday, May 2Gth. 11:00 a. m. Baccalaureate ad dress—Dr. Elihu Grant, Professor of Biblical Literature at Haverford Col lege. 8:00 p. m. Address to the Chris tian Associations—Dr. R. T. Vann, ex-president of Meredith College. Monday, May 27tli. 7:00 p. m. Senior Class Day Ex ercises on the green. 8:00 p. m. Business meeting of the Alumni Assocation. Tuesday, May 28th. 10:00 a. m. Commencement ex ercises. Announcements and Re ports. Conferring of Degrees. Ad dress to the graduating class —Gov- ernor T. W. Bickett. The degree of A. B. was granted to the following: Deborah M. Brown, Agnes Marie CI egg, Gertrude D. Cronk, Elbert W. Fort, Lawrence Grissom, Ira Hin ■3haw, J. Benlbow Jones, Beatrice G. Lewallen, Addie I. Morris, Totten Moton, Bernice Elizabeth Pike, Ellen T. Raiford, Joseph G. Reddick, Sam uel C. Smith, Leah E. Stanley, Ruth R. Stanley, Chester McK. Sutton. The degree of B. S. was granted to the following: David H. Jaokson, James W. Mitchell, A. Jones Smith. (Continued on fourth page) ATHLETIC A SSOCIATION ELECTS NEW OFFICERS At a recent meeting of the Athletic Association the following officers were elected: C. B. Shelton, presi dent; iH. W. Moore, vice-president; 11. M. Patterson, secretary and treas urer; R. L. Tremaine, manager of baseball; Glen Smithdeal, assistant baseball manager; N. H. Marlette, baseball captain; A. I. Newlin, bas ket iball manager; J. C. Hulbbard, tennis manager. P. V. Fitzgerald had already ibeen elected football manager, with J. D. Dorsett, assist ant manager, and A. I. Newlin, cap tain. Coach Doak is to ,be congratulated on a successful year in athletics. Bouquets are coming in from all sides on account of the Southern trip. A imemlber of the faculty of "Clemson College recently on the cam pus said that Clemson not only re garded Guilford' as the strongest team which they had met (but also as a particularly fine Ibunch of sports men. Clemson is channpion of South Carolina and never before in her his tory had she been defeated twice in succession on her own campus :by the same team. GUILFORD COLLEGE, N. C., MAY 29, 1918 GUILEORD COLLEGE TO LAUNCH BIG CAMPAIGN Friends of Guilford to liaise $195,- 000 to Pay Off Indebtness of College. Saturday evening, May 25, aluimni, old students and friends of Guilford College met in one of the most nota ble gatherings in Guilford history. With unbounded enthusiasm these staunch supporters of the college launched a campaign to raise $195,- 00 0 to pay off the indebteness and increase the endowment to $300,000. In the dining room of Founders' Mall covers were laid for 200 guests. )espite the storm these were filled and the management was forced to place chairs around the walls of the join to seat all who came. J. El wood Cox, of High Point, president of the board of trustees, presided at the meeting, acting as toastmaster. Immediately after a blessing had been asked Iby Rev. Lewis McFarland the toastmaster proposed a toast to President Wilson and while still standing the banqueters sang the Guilford alma mater, "Hail Dear Old Guilford." Between the courses the college quartet and chorus sang ap propriate selections. As the coffee was being served Mr. Cox outlined briefly the reason for the gathering. He told of the diffi culty which all institutions are hav ing today to keep within their ap propriations and mentioned the ex penditures which have been largely (Continued on fourth page) JOHN VAN LIXDLEY RESIGNS FROM BOARD OF TRUSTEES Tt was with great regret that all friends of Guilford College heard of John Van Lindley's resignation from the Board of Trustees. The follow ing minute was adopted by the board: There was presented to this meet ing the resignation nt our esteemed friend John Van Lindley who, owing to declining health, desires to be re leased from further service as a trus tee. Real regret was expressed on ac count of this request from Mr. Lind ley. His service has extended over a period of thirty-three years; and dur ing all this time he has been devoted, in a marked degree, to the best in terests of the college, and has advo catd every measure that he believed would bring the institution into a greater field of service both for the church and for the State. In according to his wishes we can but convey to him an expression of our appreciation of his unaibating in terest in the institution, and of his fidelity to every trust imposed upon him in connection therewith. Although he has thought it best thus to sever his official connection with the Board of Trustees, we are re this action will in no way lessen his interest in the institution to which he has given so many years of distinguished service, and that he will continue to hold the welfare of Guilford College on his mind and heart. SENIOR RECEPTIONS Miss Clegg and Profs. Brinton and Balderston Entertain Lavisldy. At 8 o'clock last Tuesday evening a group of Seniors left Cox Hall and were joined at Founders and Now Garden 'by kindred spirits. Laugh ing and chattering, they walked the short distance to Marie iClegg's home, where tiny envelopes had previously directed them to go. The guests were met at the door by Miss Clegg, of the Senior class, and were presented to Rev. and Mrs. Cleggj Miss Ruth Clegg iwas in the coat room, and Misses Elsie and Olivia Clegg in the living room. Soon everyone was happily engaged in conversation with his neighbors, and after a short while a most puzzling contest called forth all the latent knowledge of trees. By dint of much skill and scheming, a large number of the guests earned the lovely roses which were presented later in the evening as a reward of merit. A group of the musically inclined gathered around the piano and sang some favorite songs, (but soon aban doned this diversion for a more pop ular one—for the Misses Clegg serv ed a deliciously satisfying salad course, followed by cream and cake f and tempting coffee. (Continued on second page) SENIOR CLASS DAY EXERCISES On iMonday evening, May 20th the Senior class gave quite a unique class-day exercise on the campus. As the shadows were beginning to lengthen, a long .procession of black robes and caps was seen marching from Founder's Hall with funeral like tread. And what is it? Noth ing but the Senior class of 1918 who have started to pay their last tribute to their past enemy—'books. Slowly marching to a spot near the center of the campus, the following was given as part of the exercises: Joseph Reddick, as president of the ulass, gave a few introductory remarks in the form of a salutation. Next, Deborah Brown gave a survey o'f the brilliant achievements of the class of *lB. Following this, the class song was lustily sung by the entire class. Then Leah Stanley paid a lovely tribute to "Our Members in Service." Addie Morris followed this with a prophecy which was cleverly composed, and created much merri ment. Then came the part which was probably most enjoyed my all Seniors —the burial of the causes of most un happiness. Benbow Jones had charge of tha( funeral ceremony, which was duly said over beloved College Algebra, the yet misunder stood 'Solid Goemetry, and the long to-be-ramemlbered Freshman Eng lish., After this heart-rending exer cise was concluded, Bernice Pike de livered, in a charming manner, the valedictory. Then each and every one joined heartily in singing that song which is ever dear to the hearts of all Guilfordians, "Hail, Dear Old Guilford/' STUNT SOCIAL BEST EVER Annual Affair Brings Unusual En joyment. The stunt social on Saturday night May 18th exceeded all expectations. The students met about 6 o'clock and the formality of a .beginning to a social affair was dispensed with by the demands of appetite. The sand wiches, tea and ice cream disappear ed with amazing rapidity and with their disappearance came a feeling of sociability which soon manifested it self in a few couples who preferred strolling and the company of "one." Soon after supper the stunts were announced. First came the Juniors with a library scene in which Ruth Coltrane could not 'be distinguished from Miss Julia herself. Also Geor giana showed from her manner that she was well versed in Miss Louisa's ways. Much information was gained from the conversation in lue con sulting room. Then the Sophomores gave a vivid presentation of a Virgil class. Dr. Holbbs was impersonated by Hugh Moore. The ignorance of the class was all the imore impressive ibecause it was so realistic to most of the aud ience. The Freshman changed the frivol ity to seriousness and awe iby giving a presentation of a camp scene in France. This was the most serious attempt of the evening and was wel comed \by all as 'being especially in keeping with the spirit of the present time. Some mem'bers of the clas6 showed surprising ability as nurses, doctors, soldiers and singers. Then (Continued on third page) THE Y. W. A. A. CLOSES A MOST SUCCESSFUL YEAR The Young Women's Athletic As sociation has just closed one of the •most successful years in 'the history of girls' athletics at Guilford. The spirit of loyalty and sportsmanship has been the best that has ibeen re membered iby any one now at the col lege. There is not a single girl who has totally absented herself from pome f. rm of athletics. All have takeu part either in ibasket-iball, tennis and track, or in a general interest and support of those who did take a more active part. A united association is responsible for the year's success. Each girl seemed to feel herself a part of the Association and felt re sponsible for its 'well being. At all times the girls have ,been ready to back up the teams and give them a word or song of cheer that goes so ,far towards, 'winning a victory. Sometimes the excuse was iput up that the weather prevented many great things, ibut this year the only thing that the weather could do was to imake the tennis courts too soft for playing. For basiket-Ojall and track the weather was fine. On many an afternoon the girls could ibe seen (Continued on third page) NUMBER 3 0
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