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TWO SALEMITE The Salemite Member Southern Inter-CoIIegiate Press Association. Published Weekly by the Student Body of Salem College. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE $2.00 A Year 10c A Copy EDITORIAL STAFF Dorothy Siewers, ’27-_Editor-in-Chief Leonora Taylor, ’28_Managing Editor Minnie Price, ’27 Report( Lucile Hart, ’27 Reporter Frances Jarratt, ’27 Re] Margaret Schwarze, ’28 Reporter Katherine Riggan, ’28 Reporter Margaret Vaughn, ’29 Rej Maria —Reporter BUSINESS STAFF Elizabeth Hastings, ’27 Bus. Mgr. Sara Dowling, ’28 Asst. Bus. Mgr. Mary Miller Falkner, ’29 Cir. Mgr. With a mixed feeling of fear and pride we take over thie “Salemite”— with fear, lest we not be able to manage the paper as our successful predecessors have done; with pride, for the re sponsibility is a great one. Our editorial policy has not been de lined—we need time to adjust ourselves to the new position. We shall, however, attempt, in our meager and insignificant way, to carry forward the pur poses of the college paper, to make it more than a diary; to focus all campus activities, all campus beliefs and thoughts and opinions into a concise and com prehensive paper, to concentrate on the news of the day and not the history; to have a keen sense of sound judgment, tempered with a sense of the humorous side of life. We want the “Salemite” read, and read with spontaneous interest and enthusiasm. We want it to re flect in an honest and clear fashion the life at Salem. With the prospects of next year, when we hope there will be even great er student co-operation than this year, we are hoping that the “Salemite” will “sail on” mto a new era of success and triumph. Mr. Fred Bahnson Speaks To Mathematics Club Some Practical Problems Dis- We admit that there are some defects in the system of the student government, and that these need to be overcome. Dr. Binford’s statement, however, at the North Carolina Collegiate Press Association meeting, that it was “un-American and democratic” comes as a challenge to the whole situation. He must have reasons for making the statement, and any suggestions as to the improvement of the system or reasons for its abandonment are in order at this time, when such an organi zation in many colleges is rock ing between partial success and absolute failure. We believe that stud government can be made the most democratic and the most American form of government for college students if the organization is strong, and each individual feels the responsi bility. There is undoubtedly room for improvement, and any new opinions or thoughts on the subject are welcome. Don’t forget that it is bad policy to leave all reseaixh work, and notebooks until the day be fore examinations. Make good use of these last two weeks— finish up each course in good fashion, in order that you might have that satisfying feeling of a “task well done”. The new Salemite office is joy to the staff, and a source of pride to the editor. Though it is somewhat inconveniently locat ed, the delight in having suitable office erases all inc( veniences. The publication has long felt the need of an office by itself, where members of the stafl" can work in seclusion and quiet, and where space could be had for filing and for working with the greatest comfort. It certain that with a place of business primarily and only for the Salemite, the work connected with the output of the paper will be greatly minimized. The work of publishing a col lege paper becomes more difficult each year, and the arrangement of a new office for the staff il lustrates the forward steps taken by the college lo make better organization of student publications. On Wednesday evening. May fifth, at seven o’clock, the Mathe matics Club was particularly fortunate in having as speaker Mr. Fred Bahnson a prominent business man of Winston-Salem. He said that his entrance upon engineering work was entirely accidental since he had at first intended studying medicine. He engaged in work connect ed with the construction of factory humidifiers. Mr. Bahnson’s talk was de voted entirely to the practical every day applications of mathe matics which one comes across constantly in all kinds of busi- entei-prises. In applying mathematics to business there must be accuracy to a certain ex tent but unnecessary work should be abolished. In working, out the revolutions of the planets, it was formerly covered that Mercury was forty minutes late in a one hundred year’s run. This slight dis crepancy was explained by Einstein's theory, but such minute figuring would not be practical in business. Mr. Bahnson illustrated his talk by an account of some of the problems which he counters in his work, as, for ex ample, the necessity of knowing how many grams of water necessary per cubic foot of to supply the deficiencies of humidity. Other interesting il lustrations were the computa tion of the velocity of water which flies from a revolving disc, and an evaporation test. He al- showed how he keeps a com plete record of his business and sales by the use of the graph. The question of interest and discount, which is an important practical application, was dis cussed in an interesting way by Mr. Bahnson. He especially urged that one should beware of those people who offer more than per cent interest on borrow ed funds. Many widows and orphans are penniless today account of having been tricked into such a scheme. An interest ing application of geometrical progression was that of the letters which one sometimes ceived with the injunction to send a copy to five other persons, and not to break the chain. Should this request be carried out through the eighth series, there would be more than a million of these letters, and the Dean Shirley will give organ Vesper Service in morial Hall on Sunday after noon, May 9, at six o’clock. This will be the last organ recital to be given by the Dean before he leaves for Europe, and the pro gram promises to be full of interest. Visitors and friends ■e cordially invited to attend. The Y store has replenished its stock of food, cakes, candies, etc. and is ready to serve the students. Misses Helen Griffin And Evelyn McGehee In Recital Meeting Of Home Economics Club The Home Economics Club as forced to abandon their proposed trip .to the Frigidaire establishment, and had a brief business meeting in the Living Room of Ahce Clewell building Tuesday evening. May 4. At this time the president urged that each member pay her dueis. She appointed a nominating com mittee composed of Rachel Davis and Martha Dortch. Plans made for the party to be given for the seniors at a later date, and committees w'ere ap pointed to make the arrange ments. The Salemite Staff Occupies New Office The new Salemite office has been occupied by the staff, and the process of being furnished. The walls have been painted white so that the room lighter and more cheerful looking, and chairs and tables have been furnished for the work of the staff. There is a cabinet in which to file old copies of the Salemite, and separate files for the work of each member of the staff. A committee is planning the decorations for the room. The color scheme of yellow and white will be carried out in the curtains, the table covers, the rug, and other furnishings. The separation of the offices of “Sights and Insights” and the ‘Salemite” will be mi venient for both staffs. There will be a place to keep the papers and records of each separate from the other, and the staff members will have more Also, the offices may be furnished more individually, ac cording to the needs and tasks of the staffs. United States mail would be held up. Mr. Bahnson amused the members of the club very much by working out a chess board problem. When this game invented in Persia, the king asked the inventor what reward he desired. The latter said that he wanted only one graii wheat for the first square, two for the second, four for the third, and so throughout the chess board. Working out this problem by means of logarithms, the result was found to be over three hundred and thirty-two llion miles of box cars ain, which is almost three nes as far as from here to the n. Mr. Bahnson concluded his entertaining and instructive talk by an interesting explana tion of the use of the slide rule. Delight Audience With Piano And Vocal Numbers. On Friday evening, April the graduating recital of Miss Helen Griffin, soprano, took place in Memorial Hall at 8:15 o’clock. The stage was artistically decorated for the occasion with ferns and flowers. A large audience was present and show ed its appreciation and enjoy ment of the program by its Open Forum j Fellow Students: The question of exemption from examinations is one that is of interest to every student, whether in high school, college, university. Almost every student dislikes to take an ex amination, and the fateful ex amination week is the time of the year to which every student looks forward with dread and anxiety. I believe that the attitude of students toward an examination hearty applause after each I makes such a test unfair. How number. The recital was unusually de lightful, not only with regard to the program itself, but also its charming presentation. Miss Griffin opened the progr-am with ‘Lascio chi’ is pianga” from Handel’s “Rivaldo”, which she sang with artistic skill. Her Italian enunciation was excellent, and her phrasing was musical •espect. The following number—t he well-known Schubert “Ave Maria”—was sung with individuality and ex pression. Miss Giffin’s second group, consisting of selections from Brahms and Grieg, proved very interesting and showed her in terpretative powers to good ad- Vcintage. Her last group, how- most popular with the audience and resemMed the lovely quality of her voice in a most charming manner. Her final number, “Sunbeams”, by Ronald, was especially well-liked. Miss Desha accompanied her with artistic skill. Miss McGehee opened her pro gram with the brilliant “Carnival Scenes” of Schumann. Her rare ability as a pianist was in evi dence from the first. She play ed with deep conviction and with perfect command of tone and technique. Her interpretation as all that could be desired om an artistic point of view. In the beautiful C sharp minor Nocturne of Chopin, her tones clear and bell-like, and she played with remarkable finish and skill. “Ondoiement”, b,y Ferrari, was interpreted with in dividuality and charm, while the Schubert-Liszt “Hark, Hark the Lark!” was played with ex quisite bi'illiance and vivid effect. The final number on the pro gram was the Beethoven Con certo in C minor in which Miss McGehee was assisted by Mr. Vardell at the organ. The can any pupil write an intelligent paper after spending the greater part of the day before—and usually the night before, also— in wild and distracted cram ming ? Or is such a test fair to the person who has “plodded” throughout the year, but who be comes frantic on the day of the examination, and fails entirely fear? Then, there is the class of students who do not study all year, but by cramming for the examination, “get by with it”. Furthermore, exemption from final examinations would be an incentive to students to study throughout the year. I believe, that if a pupil knew that, by studying faithfully every day and by making a high average he could avoid taking the ex amination, study and work would become joy and pleasure instead of toil and boredom. Ruth Marsden. Lillyan Newell Assistant Business Manager The Salemite staff takes pleasure in announcing the elec tion of Miss Lillyan Newell as Assistant Business Manager for the year 1926-1927. Miss Newell has filled very well the position of president of the Freshman class, and the staff feels itself indeed fortunate in securing her services. grandeur and brilliance of this composition offered a striking climax for the entire recital. McGehee’s performance one of decided skill and bi'illiance. The ushers for the recital ere Misses Alpha Shaner, Rosa Caldwell, Janice Warner, Catherine Edgerton, Elizabeth Brooks, Virginia Griffin, and Adelaide Wright. (Colonial MONDAY—TUESDAY ‘Fifth Avenue’ A GORGEOUSLY GOWNED STORY WHICH AP PEARED IN THE SATURDAY EVENING POST. Also Pathe Comedy “A RAINY KNIGHT” WED. & THUR. FRI. & SAT. Douglas MacLean Buck Jones -DJ- “THE FIGHTING “THAT’S MY BABY” BUCCANEER” Also “ADVENTURES Also PATHE COMEDY OF MAZIE”
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