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Page Two THE GUILFORDIAN Published semi-monthly by the Za tasian, Henry Clay, and Philomathean Literary Societies. MEMBER North Carolina Collegiate Press Association STAFF Ernest Scarboro Editor-in-Chief Dorothy Wolff .. Managing Editor Sinclair Williams Sports Editor Gertrude Hinshaw Associate Editor Frances Carter Associate Editor Miss Era N. Lasley Alumni Editor Mary E. Pittman Ass't Alumni Editor Miss Dorothy Gilbert Faculty Adviser Philip W. Furnas Faculty Adviser Reporters Katie Stuckey Frank Allen Jewel Conrad David Parsons Bera Brown George Greene Sara Davis Edith Cooke Robert Carroll Lewis Rosenfelt Business Staff Wade Mackie Business Manager Robert Jamieson Ass't Business Mgr. Morgan Raiford Ass't Business Mgr. Edith Trivette Circulation Mgr. Carl Jones Ass't Circulation Mgr. Alice Conrad Ass't Circulation Mgr. Pearle Kimrey .. Secretary Duane McCracken Faculty Adviser Address all communications to THE GUILFORDIAN, Guilford College, N. C. Subscription price $1.50 per year Entered at the post office in Guil ford College, N. C., as second-class mail matter. THE STUDENT CONGRESS The Sixth Annual Congress of the National Student Federation, which was held at Atlanta, Ga., December 29 to January 3rd, proved a week of stormy sessions, in which students opinion from every section of the United States was voiced. Crystallizing the concensus of opinion of student leaders from col lege campuses, the answer to a ques tionnaire drew national attention from the press. A summary of the pole evinced the fact that 57 believed that "college drinking" was increasing, 47 thought that it was remaining static, 16 be lieved it decreasing, while no one felt it had been eliminated. Student reac tion in the questionnaire on prohibition was consistent with this trend of thought, since 66 favored modification, 38 voted for repeal and 23 endorsed rigid enforcement. Reaction to the tariff problems, which was the topic of consideration under the national and international aspect of the program was clearly brought out in th e poll. 77 voted for moderate protective tariff with 21 favoring free trade and 25 remaining undecided. In answer to the question "Is there any fundamental difference between the so-called platforms of the two major political parties?" 71 voted no with 33 believing the affirm ative. On the desirability of a third party and government ownership of public utilities the vote was split. The questionnaire further brought out that the bulk of the student lead ers present favored the United States taking a position of world leadership in the cause of disarmament, and the adherence to the world court on the basis of the Root formula. Approval of unemployment insurance and dis approval of the "dole system" were brought out in the survey. R. O. T. C. on a compulsory basis was rejected by the vote and favored on an elective plan. ual campus problems, the outstanding features of the congress seemed to be the discussions on collegiate athletic. The group passed three resolutions on the evils of college athletics—(l) That the Sixth Annual Congress of the Na- Trade With Our Advertisers | Doak-Connelly Sporting j Goods Company | Sporting and Athletic Equipment | | Gold Supplies, Sweaters, Tennis | Supplies, Outdoor Shoes | Tennis Rackets Restrung j J 123 S. Green St. Greensboro, N. C.j I j Trade With Our Advertisers HagmmKra fl iINC,ETCHINGS H/fIITOUCHINQ (E W HAL* -TONfcs , PW tOWPCIAL ART Kg M COCOQ t>LATS M MLLUSTQATIWC M tional Student Federation of America deplore the subsidizing of college ath letics (2) that the Congress goes on record as favoring the award of schol arships on the same basis regardless of participation in extra-curricular activities; (3) that the Congress em power its officials to make a thorough investigation of the possibility of staging a nation-wide conference of college presidents, athletic directors and student leaders on "Commercial ism and Professionalism in College Athletics. It seems fine to think that students are thinking seriously in regard to such problems of campus as well as nation-wide interest. We hope that Guilford students will likewise think seriously in regard to these questions. THE WEBS The Guilfordian is quite interested in a proposed plan which is soon to be introduced in regard to reviving the Websterian Literary Society. So cieties have had a place in the history of Guilford since its formation, so it is thus fitting to continue each one. They stand as changeless landmarks denoting high literary qualities. Many ex-Websterians have recently expressed their desire to see a re organizing of the society. Among these alumni are Robert and Clifford Fra zier and Wendell Cude who have of fered to come back and help in the reorganization. Dr. Perisho seems to be the main leader in its revival. He has spoken to former members on the campus and they have pledged their support in regard to the plan. Soon after examination it is hoped to hold the initial gathering. If such a thing takes place, it will mean much to the Clay Society, since rivalry between the two has always been keen. ALUMNI NEWS W. Penn Henley, 1904, of Pilot Mountain, N. C., is still in the milling business. * * * John Webb Cannon, class 1924, is now in Raleigh, N. C., having been appointed a reporter for the State Legislature. He will be in Raleigh for two months. His family is spending the time with Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Cannon in the local community. * * * Geo. V. Martin, '26, is principal of the Mineral Springs Elementary School. His address is Route 3, Win ston-Salem, N. C. * * * French Smith, '26, is principal of the Pilot School, Thomasville, N. C. # * * Nereus English, '26, is now identi fied with the Ragan Knitting Co., and other allied business. He is president of the Textile Distributors, Inc., of Thomasville, N. C. Theodore Doub, '27, is teaching mathematics in Clemmons High School, Clemmons, N. C. * ♦ Walter Robertson, '2B, former prin cipal of Beaufort High School, is now principal and athletic director in Ply mouth High School, Plymouth, N. C. ♦ * * Alden Hunt, '29, has been teaching school since graduation. He is now a member of Jonesville High School faculty. # * * Grace Kimrey, '3O, is teaching and directing the school cafeteria, in the Winston-Salem City Schools. Her ad dress is 851 West Fifth St., Winston- Salem, N. C. * * Mary Alice Futrelle, '3O, is now representing the John C. Winston Publishing Company. Her address is 203 Maple St., High Point, N. C. Patronize Those Who Patronize Us i I ELLIS, STONE & CO. 1 "MERCHANDISE OF QUALITY" ! : Ready-to-Wear, Millinery ! Shoes and Accessories 1 Patronize Those Who Patronize Us— + ———Ml, J. M. Hendrix Company The Place to Buy SHOES All Sizes, Widths, Best Styles 223 S. Elm St. Greensboro, N. C. THE GUILFORDIAN iQuAKEnQuiPft Well, now that vacation is over, we're back to the old grind again. Hope Santa Claus was good to all his little Guilford boys and girls. We have a great big new year ahead of us. As Floyd Gibbons says—"New deck, new deal, new hand." I guess, from the way inspirations come, somebody else got the Joker. * * * "Blankity-blank verse" I once Heard a poet Extol the praises of Carolina. It was all very Fine Until he said Come to Carolina and get A little tar in your heel. If he had said Mud, instead Of tar The poem would have Been great. * * * We made a New Year's Resolution not to make any New Year's Resolu tions, and for once we haven't weak ened the first week. * * ♦ Here's one for Ripley—Davie Lutz rode all the way to New Jersey on a suitcase. ♦ * # Examinations are just before being here. The boys are already cramming for their Theater course. * * * Irv Werner was driving West on Market St., in Greensboro, when he came to Elm St. He started to turn South on Elm, when a big cop yelled, "Hey, you can't make a left turn." giving the wheel a twist Irv non chalantly yelled back—"That's all right, I think I can make it." * * * Have you noticed the 1931 New Jer sey license plates ? Father passionate. The only color scheme they harmonize with is found on the fire engines. * * * On the way up north for vacation we saw a sign which read—Antiques Made To Order. * ♦ Santa Claus could have been a little bit more conservative with his Xmas ties. Our eyes are in a bad way as it is. * * * Hear Ye! Let the captain of the past season's football team no longer be known as "Lip." During Xmas va cation we heard him affectionately called Jackie! * * * By the way, this same Jackie is the kind of a fellow who makes his guests pitch hay and milk cows. * * * One of the professors claims he saw two Guilford girls making use of the N. C. C. W. girls promenade on St. Must have been dissat isfied with their G. C. dates. * * * Things we've learned since coming to Carolina — 1. That "you all" is never addressed one person. 2. That it's bad luck to build your bonfire before a big game. 3. That we could get tired of baked apples. 4. That there is an N. C. C. W. 5. That you have worse winters here than we do in Jersey. 6. That we were deceived by those stories of wild college life. 7. That the best things come in small bundles. 8. That professors are not absent minded. 9. That one week of football is enough for anybody with a sane mind. 10. That there are rainbows at night. Y Cabinets Make Plans For Year At a joint meeting of the cabinets of the Y. W. C. A. and Y. M. C. A„ in East Parlor Saturday at noon, plans were made for the Sunday School for second semester. Marshal Budd was chosen by the cabinets to serve as Superintendent in the coming year and Pearle Kimrey was named to act as Secretary-Treasurer. The classes will remain practically the same. It is hoped that the programs and the attendance at these Sunday morning gatherings may be better than ever this semester. Plans are also being drawn up now for the Annual School of Missions, which begins early next semester. The Y. M. and Y. W. are joint sponsors with the community on this project. Dr. Perisho Witnesses New Sensation O Despite the fact that Dr. Perisho is somewhat older than most of the stu dents on the campus, he is still able to witness new sensations. During the holidays, he, Mrs. Perisho, Lucille and Elvin Haworth went to Indiana in the Chevrolet, Elvin serving his Geology Professor in the capacity of chauf feur. The group left the campus on Mon day before Christmas, arriving in Carmel, Indiana, late Wednesday evening. Elvin in a rush to see home folks reached the great speed of fifty five miles per hour at a point between Louisville, Kentucky, and Carmel. The roads were quite slick and curved. Ancient Hat Displayed In Guilford Museum Nathan Hunt's Headgear Sug gests Question "What's In a Hat?" (From Former Guilfordian) When passing through the Guilford College museum, one's attention is called to an old, moth-eaten, felt hat. Now hats, as a rule, are not so unus ual looking as to demand one's imme diate attention. But this one's differ ent. It is conspicuous, not only because of its peculiarly shaped moth-eaten brim, but because of the placard at tached to it which says "Worn for twenty years—by Nathan Hunt." If any one thinks that sign would not cause him to stop, he thinks with won derment at the unreasonableness of such a statement. A few weeks ago a professor of a near-by schol brought his pupils over to inspect the museum. Among the students were found a brother and sister who seemingly subject to dis agreements. The following conversa tion took place: "Mary, do you see that sign ? Now if a man can wear a hat that long, what excuse have you for buying a hat for every day in the week ? I told you long ago that only silly girls and old maids talked, and thought of hats." "But John, I can't believe yet that the hat was actually worn for twenty years. How hideous the man would have looked year in and year out, with that thing on. The sign says 'Worn for twenty years—by Nathan Hunt,' but can't that mean that Na than Hunt brought the hat here which had been worn for twenty years?" To save time and further words, the professor directed the very cur ious youths to Miss Julia, the librar ian of never failing resourcefulness. Eager to set the young minds aright, she explained to them the most im portant facts concerning Nathan Hunt's life, rather than the signific ance of the hat.. For, as she said, "What's in a hat?" Nathan Hunt was born in Guilford County, N. C., Octobed 26, 1758. His family were Friends of very humble surroundings and Nathan was brought up in the simplest Quaker style. He was twice married and his two daugh ters, Abigail and Asenath, have been matrons at Founders' Hall, Guilford College. Like most of the early Friends, while having little, he gave freely. He is said to have given the first twenty-five dollars (an enorm ous sum for him), for Guilford Col lege, and thus started the subscription plan. But Nathan Hunt's interest in edu cation is not so significant in connec tion with his life as is the fact that he prevented the separation of the Quakers in North Carolina in 1814. When a division of the church was threatened, this sturdy man of prayer prayed all night to be guided rightly. Just as would be expected the meet ing was swept over to the right side on the next day. Friends ar e all proud of this ancient hat, not wholly because it was worn twenty years, but because it signifies the steadfastness and persistence of the early Friends. Nathan Hunt was a living example of endurance, and his wonderful spirit so enveloped the lives of those about him, that those of dif ferent religions sects were forced to ask themselves, "What's in a hat?" Since the brown, broad-brimmed felt style of hats of one hundred years ago, hats of all sizes and shapes have been intrdouced, but possibly no one hat has remained in prominence so long as that of Nathan Hunt. While individual hats do not last so long at the present time, the style of men's hats are perhaps lasting. The tendency at the present time is not to wear the hat for the hat's sake, but for com fort. After all, we are beginning to see that it is not the hat that matters, but the strong mind and spirit under cover. What's in a hat may really mat ter. Dr. Perisho admitted that it was the fastest he had ridden at night. After a few minutes of deliberation he said, "Elvin, if I dcn't have a lot of faith in thy driving, I would tell thee to slow up a bit." While in Carmel, the Perishos' visit ed several nephews, and also Mrs. Day, sister of Dr. Perisho. Doctor made his vacation complete by deliv ering a speech on Peace at the Popu lar Ridge Friend's Church near Car mel, and by collecting several speci mens of sandstone, limestone, shist, and shale. The entire trip was made without any trouble of any kind. Debating Council Hard At Work On Plans For Season Schedule Calls For Meets With Elon, Appalachian, H. P. C. and Lenoir-Rhyne BLAIR, FARLOWE RETURN The anxiety of the holidays and the holidays themselves proved no incen tive for the debating council, and things were allowed to rest in a neu tral condition. But, now however, with the vacation as mere history, plans are underway to inaugurate another season of verbal combat. Efforts are being made to have in terclass and inter-society debates. Not only with the hope of finding new material but to increase class spirit; a thing much needed on the campus. There is no reason why the idea of class debates should not prove a great success. In years passed—debates be tween the Freshman-Sophomore and Junior-Senior classes were filled with good spirit and keen rivalry. These debates should uncover some good ma terial for the inter-collegiate teams. A rather ambitious schedule has al ready been mapped out for intercol legiate debates, calling for engage ments with Elon, Appalachian, and the Annual Triangular with High Point, and Lenoir-Rhyne. The first of these, the triangular is booked for March 6. So there is an immediate need for some hard work. The need for debates is especially c evident in that only two old men are on hand, Blair and Farlowe; with Garner as an alternate from last year coming out. Outstanding among the * new men are Braxton, Mackie, A. e White, Budd, Copeland, R. Barrow, and Swaim. It is hoped that a great many more will come out within the next few days as the outlook for a successful season with a lack of ma- 1 terial is never evident. Freshman in English Class: Shall I have prosperity out of this sentence ? Professor: Not if you are a good Republican.—Ohio State Sun Dial. He: Will you marry me? Heiress: No, I'm afraid not. He: Oh, come on, be a support. Aggievator. THUR-FRI-SAT Jan. 15th-16th-17th MARIE DRESSLER POLLY MORAN —In— "REDUCING" M ON -TU ES-WEI) Jan. 19th-20th-21st GEORGE ARLISS —In— "OLD ENGLISH" — TRADE WITH OUR ADVERTISERS | DRESSES LINGERIE i ! MIR 111 'Gi IE LT She I MISSES' AND WOMEN'S APPAREL !216 South Elm Street FAN-TAN HOSE NEGLIGEES j January 14, 1931 BITS 0' LIFE Jimmy: Oh, look at the rhinoceros. Willie: That ain't no rhinoceros. That's a hippopotamus. Can't you see it ain't got no radiator cap? Ali Baba: Open! Door: Sez who? A. B.: Sesame! He (as they drive along a lonely read): You look lovelier to me every minute. Do you know what that's a sign of? She: Sure. You're about to run out of gas.—Pennsylvania Punch Bowl. Neighbor: You naughty boy. I bet you don't get grade "A" in anything at school. Willie: I do, too. I get it in a milk bottle. And again, if all the frosh were placed end to end at a banquet, they would reach.—Kansas Sour Owl. Soph: Dad, you are a lucky man. Father: How is that? Soph: You won't have to buy me any school books this year. Pm taking all of last year's work over again.— Texas Longhorn. Do not do unto a woman as you would that she should do unto you if you would not have her quarrel with you. She used so much make-up, he call ed her his powdered sugar.—Cornell Widow. "You say that thief was very ac commodating?" "Yes—he took all the money out of the register and rang up No Sale." "Ah, the pause that refreshes!" said the English professor when he saw the comma in the freshman theme.— Bucknell Belle Hop. Of course you have heard the dis carded bathing suit song, "Jantzen With Tears in My Sides."—Ohio State Sun Dial. 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