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THE GUILFORDIAN
VOLUME XVI
Over Half the Students
Go on Battleground Hike
PURDOM LEADER
Beautiful Weather for This Oc
casion Lends Zeal to the
Hoofing Artists.
DR. PERISHO MAKES TALK
Tells Students of Nathanael Greene,
Famous Fighting Quaker, Who
Won Fame There.
"Oh, it's always fair weather
When good fellows get together!"
And Old Sol greeted the 130 Battle
ground hikers with an ear to ear grin
that positively broiled! Starting from
Founders, led by the Chaplinic figure
of our favorite faculty member, the
gang took off at 1:30 o'clock and by
short cuts and regular paths began their
pilgrimage.
Out by New Garden Hall and down
the familiar highway they went march
ing—up hills, down bills, always
spurred on by the leaders and also kept
back by those with blistered heels. Mile
after mile they hiked. In speeding mo
tors the faculty dashed by. And at the
rumbling, choking sounds of another
on-coming something, the road was
cleared just in time for the old college
truck to rattle by—loaded with boxes
and the social committee.
"G! 1 wish I could ride." "Slow down,
1 can't keei) up with you." "How much
further?" "Omigosli, I thought you
said that curve was the last one." "I
surely am mistreating my feet." And
many more such exclamations were
heard all along the way.
Finally the last hill was climbed and
the eager crusaders reached their
shrine. Resting in the cool shade of the
oaks and wandering about the different
monuments held the center of interest
until supper was announced. Were .they
hungry? Just ask the social committee
how many weiners were roasted, apples
that were eaten, and cups of coffee tint
were consumed!
The affair could not have been com
plete without a word from I)r. Perisho.
So gathered in the open-air assembly
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DRAMATIC COUNCIL START
CHOICE OF FALL PLAY
Wolfe, Johnson, Parsons, Moore Elected
to Council—Choice of Play Caus
ing Much Difficulty.
PROBABILITY OF MYSTERY PLAY
As the industrious students of Guil
ford College turn with eager minds to
their studies, the dramatic council
again starts digging away in the pub
lishers' catalogues, hoping against hope
that they will find a desirable play. One
that is a mystery, tragedy, comedy, both
slap stitch and high brow and at the
same time contains no illusion to drink
ing, smoking, swearing or to guns in
any form. Since there are so many of
these plays available the council is hav
ing quite a merry chase trying to find
one that will please everybody—for
everybody must be pleased. A mystery
play will probably be used, however.
Four new members have heen chosen
to join us on the firing line and help
the council bear the volley of criticism
adverse or favorable which is sure to
follow the selection and rendition of
any production which the council may
choose. They are Katherine Johnson,
Dorothy Wolff. David Parsons, and
Harris Moore.
GUILFORDIAN
Officers Elected
By Junior Class
At their opening meeting of the
year, the junior class elected Gran
ville Alley, of Germanton, president
for the present semester.
To serve with him, Grafce Rans
da!e, a new addition to the class,
was chosen secretary. John Lippin
cott was chosen vice-president, and
Dewey Hendrix was elected Marshall.
The new officers are very promi
nent in student affairs at Guilford.
Alley is a basketball letter man, and
also goes out for the track team.
Lippincott and Hendrix are also
prominent in athletics.
GUILFORD'S SUNDAY
SCHOOL IS CHANGED
New Ideas as to the Object of
Attending Sunday School
Are Emphasized.
FACULTY TEACH CLASSES
Guilford College, Sept. 29. —In the
reorganization of the Sunday sehool
classes on the campus this fall, some
thing new has been added. This fea
ture is s class organized and taught by
Dr. Binford, which will take the Old
Testament as the subject of their
study. In addition to Dr. Binford's
class, other classes have been organ
ized in the Sunday school to discuss va
rious phases of religion life being
taught by Miss Miles, Mrs. Andrews,
Dr. Perisho, Miss Ilaviland and Mr.
Hole.
The first ambition of Dr. Binford's
class is to build up a comprehension
of the whole Hebrew civilization as the
background of present day civilization
with special reference to the religions
in modern civilization. This is to ba
accomplished, first by portraying the
earliest eras of Biblical history and be
coming acquainted with the outstanding
characters in each period. An effort
will be made to make these characters
live over again to feel the power of
their leadership. With each period
made alive again by the knowledge of
their leadership it will be quite easy
to understand the social, religious, and
political life of the Hebrew people, cul
minating with the life of Christ and
the foundations of Christianity. No
civilization has affected the English
civilization as much as the Hebrew, 110
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SOPH GIRLS ENTERTAIN
FRESHMEN WITH PICNIC
Hike to Jefferson Standard Club Where
They Have Big Time Swimming,
Boating, and Eating.
"Meet in front of King Hall at 4 :15
sharp. Dress warmly. Be prepared.
Signed Sophomores," read all the fresh
man girls 011 entering their rooms Fri-
day morning.
At the allotted time a group of ex
cited girls met. Soon came the com
mand to "follow me." All fell in line
and began to hike as though the alarm,
"Fire" had been given. Lead on by a
walking sophomore they kept this gait
of march until they reached the Jef
ferson Standard Country Club. The
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GUILFORD COLLEGE, N. C., OCTOBER 4, 1929
TRUEBLOOD SPEAKS
HOOVER'S CHURCH;
PRESIDENT THERE
Is Third Time Dean Trueblood
Has Preached in This
Washington Church.
ENJOYS THE EXPERIENCE
Says it Is Quite Right for the President
of the United States to Meet
in Simple, Quiet Group.
Dean Elton Trueblood left for Wash
ington Saturday night and on Sunday
morning, September 22, lie preached in
the church in which Herbert Hoover at
tends. The pastor of the 13th Street
Friends' Meeting has beeii in California
teaching in summer school at Stanford
University. It is interesting to note
that Dean Trueblood was the fourth
man to preach in this church during
the pastor's absence.
It was very uncertain whether the
President would be there or not. He
spends most of his time at his camp.
The dean was in an atmosphere of ex
pectancy, not knowing whether he
would have the privilege of speaking to
the President or not. About 8 :.'!0 police
men started putting up signs and mark
ing off the street for parking. This,
however, did not mean that Hoover
was to be there. If he is in the city, it
is always done.
Dean Trueblood had a very interest
ing talk with Colonel Starling just be
fore time for meeting. The Colonel is
the personal attendant of the President;
and as he feels responsible for the life
of Mr. Hoover, he was at the church
early to see that no traps were set to
harm him. This was the first time that
the dean knew Mr. Hoover was to be
at church, lie was to be there if noth
ing happened before 11 o'clock. At five
minutes after 11 o'clock the President
had not come. Dean Trueblood was
afraid that lie would loose this oppor
tunity to speak to Herbert Hoover.
However, in a few seconds the atmos
phere changed and President and Mrs.
Hoover entered the church. The con
gregation stood until they were seated
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SERIES OF BROADCASTS TO
BE GIVEN OVER W. N. R. C.
Williard and Jack Winsteati Give the
First; Mr. and Mrs. Noah Give
a Classical Program.
OTHERS ARE TO APPEAR LATER
As a part of the program for the ex
pansion of the nnisic department of the
college a series of radio broadcasts have
been arranged for the year.
Two of these programs have already
rendered over station W. X. R. ('. in
Greensboro.
Jack and Williard Winstead, fresh
men, who are taking special work in
music, gave the tirst program. Among
the numbers sung were when "Life's
Summer Skies Have Fled," "I Know a
Lovely Garden," "Vale," "On the Road
to Mandelay," "When Day is Done," "I
Lost a Wonderful Pal," "Sweetheart of
All My Dreams," and "I Wish I had
Died in My Cradle."
Mr. and Mrs. Noah gave the second
program which consisted chiefly of clas
sical numbers.
Other broadcasts have been arranged
for the near future. Those interested
in Guilford activities should tune in on
these programs.
HIGGINS SISTERS APPEAR
IN ENJOYABLE MUSICAL
The Higgins Sisters—Sallie, Mary,
Catherine, and Allie—of near here,
gave a most enjoyable chapel pro
gram last Friday morning. Their
selections of semi-classical nature
were received very enthusiastically
by the student body. Catherine
also gave a humorous reading.
These sisters have gained nation
wide reputation as singers. They
have won several music contests,
have competed and won a national
contest for family quartettes. At
present these sisters have engage
ments which will carry them to sev
eral northern points. They will
leave here in about two weeks for
Virginia where they begin their
tour.
FORMER STUDENT IS
DONOR TO MUSEUM
Albert Peele Sends Dr. Perisho
Valuable Collection of
Rock Specimens.
COMES FROM CARDIFF, MD.
Albert Peele, a former student at
Guilford College who graduated in en
gineering last spring at the University
of North Carolina, a few days ago sent
Dr. Perisho of the department of geol
ogy, a box of valuable specimens. The
college was glad to get these because
they are different from the other rock
specimens of the museum.
These specimens were from the Car
diff, Green Marble Co., Cardiff, Md. Al
bert Peele is working for the above
company and from the products of the
quarries sent a number of beautiful
specimens of serpentine. The unpolished
specimens were in appearance like many
rough rocks, but the polished serpentine
was a beautiful tint of olive green;
others were grayish like in appearance.
Serpentine is a hydrous magnesium sili
cate containing chrysolite or olivine.
The Cardiff Marble Company arc sell
ing much of their polished specimens
as a valuable interior finishing material.
The box of specimens also contained
some excellent representatives of talc.
The talc was light colored, shading at
times into a greenish tint with a soft,
soapy feel. There were also specimens
of intrusive or igneus rock. These sam
ples made an excellent additions to the
rock specimens of intrusive or igneus
rock, and are an excellent addition to
the rock specimens of our museum.
Albert Peele has now gone to Canada
on a business trip for his company.
WILBERT BRAXTON NEW
PRESIDENT OF SOPHS
Linwood Beamon Is Vice-President
Grace Hassell Is Secretary, Ed-
ward Blair, Marshal.
Wilbert Braxton was elected presi
dent of the sophomore elass at a re
cent meeting in Memorial hall. Other
officers elected for the year are: Vice
president, Limvood Beamon; secretary,
Grace Hassell; treasurer, Marvin Lin
ley; marshall, Ed Blair.
According to a report given by Ed
Blair, the freshman class has many
members interested in debating. In
order that their talents may be devel
oped the freshmen are to be challenged
to an inter-class debate with the sopho
mores. Ed Blair, Austin Garner and
Dot Wolff were appainted to schedule
such a debate.
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COLLEGE MARSHALS
FOR YEAR ELECTED
BY THE FACULTY
Andrews, Lippincott, Tew, In
gold, Jinnette Selected on
Scholarship.
COMMITTEES REORGANIZE
Faculty Passes New Regulations Deal
ing With Compulsory Attendance
for Coming Year.
At the regular meeting of the faculty
last Tuesday night Bunyan Andrews
was elected Chief Marshall for the
present school year. To serve with him
John I,ippincott, Paul Tew, Isabel
Jinette and Mabel Ingold were
elecetd. The Marshalls are selected on
the basis of their scholastic averages,
the highest being the Chief Marshall.
All the faculty committees were com
pletely reorganized with different chair
men for each committee. The most im
portant of these changes were in the
field of athletics. Carl.vre Sliepard was
elected faculty manager of athletics,
succeeding Professor Newlin. Dean El
ton Trueblood was elected chairman of
the High School Day Committee.
Another important matter which was
discussed and passed on by the faculty,
was the new regulations regarding class
and chapel attendance. The new regu
lations are similar to the ones last year
except in the case of unavoidable ab
sences from class. The excuse card
must now be signed by the Dean and
also by the instructor before it can be
presented to the registrar, instead of
presenting the excuse directly to the
registrar, as formerly.
Several students were granted extra
hours by the faculty when the merits
of the request were discussed by the
faculty as a whole.
Other important administrative mat
ters were postponed until next regular
meeting.
MINNESINGERS EXPECT
A SUCCESSFUL YEAR
Plans for State Contest Under Way;
Much Enthusiasm Manifested as the
Process of Selection Continues.. 1
EXTENSIVE TOUR IN THE SPRING
With fourteen of the old members
back and 2(i new men trying out for
their places, the Minnisinger's Glee
Club under the direction of Max Noah,
is unusually enthusiastic for a success
ful year. The process of elimination
will continue until a membership of 30
is reached. As soon as the personnel is
selected, work on the entire program
will begin immediately.
Plans for the state contest are al
ready under way. The Minnisingers
consider this the most Outstanding event
of the year. The choice song has al
ready been selected. Last year the club
won second place, losing to Duke Uni
versity's glee club, by a score of 257.2
to 242.(i. it is rumored that the Duke
glee club is planning to be in Europe on
a tour at the time of the state contest.
An extensive tour is being planned
for next spring through Virginia, Mary
land and Pennsylvania.
The old members back are: First
tenors, Wade Mackie, Glenn Robertson,
vice-president; Clifford Shore, Clay
Turner. Second tenors, Marvin Lindley,
librarian ; Currie Spivey, business man
ager; ttun.van Andrews; Julian Booker;
Leslie Murphy, president; Alton Tew;
basso, I'aul Tew, secretary; Sinclair
Williams, and Calvin Wray.
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