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Page Two The Pointer Thursday, January 29, 1931 THE POINTER Published every Thursday by the Students of High Point High School tAlitor-ln-Chicf Associate Editors Casuals of the Sea EDITOIIIAL Literary Editor Ojnn Forum ... Verse CUihs Locals Exchanges Hoys’ Athletics . Girl’s Athletics . Emma Carr Bivins ..Helen Mar.shall, Charles Tomlinson, Bryte Baker Ranson, Annie Laura Patterson, Nancy Myatt, Billy Siceloff, Burt Asbury John Gurney Brijrgs Raymond Welborn Mary Drew Dalton Mildred Furgurson Dora Samct _ .7. Dorothy Forward Clarence Canada Lee Forward Ueporters John Munyan, Walter Hargett, Iris Welch, Franklin Caryenter, Catherines James, Margaret Shillington. Mary Frances Parker, Mabel Ivoontz, Frances Gordon Lindsay. Frances McCrary, Hortense MacDonald business Manager (idvertisiny Manager Circulation Manager BUSINESS STAFF Glenn Hedyiucock Dorothy Bowen Edy:ar Snyder Miss M. C. Bulwinkle, ADVISERS Miss M. M. Penny, Mr. M. L. Patrick (Charier |Mcinber) TIIUUSOAy, JANUARY 2J, 1931 Ecliiorials SEMESTER REPORTS From various newspaper coimnents the Wickersham report passed to President Hoover the other day was neithei O'- -g“tivdy bad. I’o'haps it was hke some of our semester reports—just so so THE NEXT SEAIESTER AT-ry probably, our editorial eavedropping will be cen- bill wo hen olemenev since we were truly benefited b> members of the sored, hut we beg elemeney 1 conversation between two OP the difficult mid term examinations, and both determm made I’esolutioiis for harder studying in the next semesterWc moved to do the same thing, and we have since heard otheis resolve as firmly as the freshmen. If the tragrance of flowers is less tantalizing and the summons of the balmy out oi doors is not so strong next spring, there is no reason why we all should not succeed in our purpose. A DISTIN CT HONOR That the Boy Scout organization in the city of High Point should provide three winners of the Harmon Founda tion Aw'ard is no little distinction. It is an honor that has come tn no other scout council or school in the United States. The third local winner of the scholarship, the president of the student body, scored in the rating near the top of the list of some thousand scouts wlio competed for the coveted honor. To Frank Sizemore we extend congratulations. ]May High Point and the Uwharrie Council of which :Mr. Euim Hackney is the capable leader, continue to pro duce these youths wlio by virtue of their superior mental and moral standing will be entitled to the Harmon Founda tion Award in the succeeding years. EXPRESSION OF OPINION One occasionally hears in a classroom during the course of a discussion the remark, “I have a right to express my opinion about anything I wish.” How far does this right to speak independently extend? It is the duty of a liberal education wT’ote the philoso pher Plato, “to develop in the future rulers the powder of in dependent thought.” Thus, class discussion in wliich all have an opportunity to participate is to be encouraged. How ever, those students wlio insist on forcing their own opinions on an unappreciative audience, who monopolize the period for their selfisli interests, and finally, wlio because they have really nothing of importance to add, talk mainly to hear the sound of their voices, are taking advantage of the extended privilege. ^ ' C’S , IVe do liave the inherent right to express personal opinion, but that right consists in making an. intelligent expository comment vlicther it be critical or otherwise, and not merely^ in contending ineffectually only for the sake of argument. Often, however, it is the better part of wisdom and propriety to withhold our ovTi views and to consider the riglits of others. Snookum Bookum, tlie big Swedish longshoreman, walked back and forth on the ebony-inlaid deck of his ferry boat, memorizing Gray’s “Elegy” softly in Arabic. His pet poodle, owing to the heat of the day was curled up in the shade of the deck house, oblivious to the flying snow- flakes. The longshoreman sounded two notes on his whistle, and six mid shipmen in pink jerseys danced out of the forecastle. “Stop when we come to the Gulf Stream,” directed Snookum Bookum. “AVe’re almost out of gas. And then wake up the cash passengers. Throw the rest overboard.” “Aye, aye, sir-” Three and fire- eights seconds later the ship’s com pany staggered up tlie companionway as the clock struck thirteen. All were suffering from the blind staggers in one eye- First strode one Mr. Kill- emensoakem, leaving little pools of brimstone where he stepped. He was a life-insurance agent, and was at tempting to sell his mother-in-law, one Mrs. Ruffrap, a policy. Then came young Oscar de Beautraps O’Finnegan, hand in hand with his young fiance, Lucy Lovejoy. “I protest against this outrage!” cried Professor Splatterdash, utterly destroying his permanent wave- “And what, pray, are ya going to do about it?” queried the Swede, growing a mustache and pulling the ends viciously. “Listen!” interrupted the profes sor suddenly. From far below the water line came the sounds of ma jestic .snores- The deck-planking rose and fell cently. “ ’Tis well!” hissed Prof. Splatter- dash- “I am pursued. Will you as sume the tremendous responsibility connected with a machine of this sort?” “What do you mean?” asked the Swede, anxiously turning to page 65 j of his geometry textbook. “This!” Tlie professor hauled out a bulky bundle which lie slipped into the set of his ring. “I’liis invention will revolutionize* the pneumatic tire industry. It is founded on the theory of perpetual motion, and it makes fat men thin, thin men impressive, endears you to your frineds, and makes the hair long and curly. Gaze —I don’t ask that you take my word for it, but gaze—. In short gentle men, this is a little invention for the purpose of television, paper cutting, and toasting sandwiches- It is on sale for the nominal sum of sixteen thousand dollars, but it causes me so much trouble that I will be glad to let you have it as a gift-” Here the .snores ceased, and the deck-planking came down from the crow’s nest, where it had taken refuge. “They're after me,” cried the pro fessor. They were opposite the Canary Islands, and the air was filled with music. The professor leaped over board and began to strike out with long, majestic strokes- “Can you make it?” shouted the Swede, anxiously. “Sure,” answered the professor, “I’ll swim to Bermuda and catch the midnight train for home!” I.eft alone, Snookum Bookum turn ed to his guests. O’Finnegan and Miss Lovejoy had got married, and the life insurance agent and Mrs. Ruff rap, tired of life, had killed each other. Thus we find Snookum Bookum in undsiputed possession of the field. He turned to the little ring on his finger. “When he had adjusted the dials, a low humming sound came fourth. I.ouder and louder it swelled, until it was directly overhead. Then they knew. It was the aurora bore alis in hot pursuit of the Tropic of Capricorn. He turned again to the little ring- This time, soft music floated gently forth. Then voices. A murmur at first, then crisper and more clear as the cook stirred in more lard, he heard: “Herbert, hadn’t you better stop at the corner store and get some jelly i)eans for the cliildren? You know, the grandchildren will be here to night.” “Can’t, my dear,” came the re sponse, “I'll be late for night-school if I do.” “The President!” muttered Snook um Bookum, whipping off his rough cap respectfully. A Clump of Aspens (Mary Drew Dalton) High on a hill, amid tall meadow grass, Swaj-ing and trembling in the breeze, Circled by south-winging birds in their flight, Stands a small clump of aspen trees. Graceful they seem against the cloud-filled sky- Like tall waving reeds on a river’s edge; Bending and swishing before the wild wind. Forming a willowy, twisting green hedge. The Student (Dora Samet) Time: Evening. Place: The living room in any home. Character: Any boy. “Oh, gee! VTsh I didn’t have to study tonight- Wouldn’t either, only exams are most here. Believe nie those teachers sure know how to give a fellow plenty of work to do- I never get time to go anywhere or do any thing but study all day long.” He takes up a book and apparently reads for three minutes. “Gosh! There go the fire trucks! Oh, ma, there’s a fire up the street. No, I won’t get hurt. You just ought to see the smoke- Bet it’s go ing to be a sure enough big one this time. . . - Yes’m, I’ll come right back and study.” Silence in the room until the boy enters fifteen minutes later- “Yes, ma, I’m home. Shucks, it wasn’t nothin’ but a car burning up in.side a garage. “These lessons sure do tie a fellow down. Can’t go anywhere or do any thing. Heck!” Voice from the next room: “Get yoTir lessons, son.” “All right, I’m studying but—There goe.s tlie ambulance, Ma! It’s up on Jones street. Be back in two seconds. Just going to see who’s smashed up.’ Silence again until the boy comes in twent.v minutes later. “Yes, ma. I’m here. Wasn’t nothing at all—just taking a man to the hos pital, and he wasn’t hollering or nothin’.” He concentrates for at least five minutes. “Say, ma, can I go out and play witli tlie fellows a little bit? I been studying all evening. I’ll only stay out a little while?” There is quiet in the room now for tlie space of an hour. “I’m back ma. ... I know I didn’t stay an hour. Didn’t seem like it out side. Guess I’ll finish my lessons now, but I’m getting awful sleepy. Those teachers sure are hard on us, making us study like this- Yah! I’m tired. I’ll go to bed now, ma. Any way, I've got lots of time to study in school. Good-night!” The library statistics, as to circu lation, for the soon-ending first sem ester show a rather marked decrease over those of last year. The number of books issued during September was 2,4J6, a great many more than were issued last year in the same month. October’s 3,817 fell below the number a year ago, as did Novem ber’s circulation of 3,284, and, also, December’s of 2,343. However, there were only twelve days in the school month of December this year. The difference in the total of the book circulation for the first four months of school this year as compared with last year is not very noticeable; the total for last year was 12,999, and this year it fell off probably one hundred. Library News In the show case this week the pamphlets and booklets made by So cial Science II students under Miss Lindsay were presented- The book lets were representing the Medieval times, the. covers of most of them having “The Age of Chivalry” print ed on them in paper letters. The new bookshelves in the library near study hall 206 contain books for the benefit of the faculty mem bers. This department of “Profession al Reading” has been built up during the past few years- Mr- Johnston wishes to make it as strong and as worth while as possible- Discussions )f methods and suggestions for work in the various departments are likely to prove of much benefit to those who are making use of the books. RHIIy COOK, radio’s one man show, is presented by the Quaker Oats Com pany over the National Broadcasting Company and its associated stations each week-day evening. Mr. Cook . plays all the parts in his comic I sketches and changes from one char- I acter to the other so fast that the I change can hardly be detected. His programs are packed full of wit and ' good humor. I . * * » j REAL FOI.KS SKETCHES is a ; program that every one, old or ' young, wise or otherwise, will thor oughly enjoy. This program is a sketch of a little town called Tomp- kin’s Corner, with a population of fifty people, who have a town band, a mayor, and a tremendous group of loud-mouthed women. It is presented each Monday night- * * » JAKE AND LENA, radio’s most popular comedians other than Amos ’n Andy, are presented by the Quak er Oats Company over the N. B. C. network each weekday morning at 8 o’clock. The program includes An S.O.S. Call “Mary Edith Woody and Lucille Ramseur are visiting high school to day,” announced the editor as she rushed in during the second period last Wednesday morning to find out whether or not the delayed proof had come. Parenthetically it might be in or der to explain that the breaking, down of the linotype machine at the print shop was responsible for the unusual delay. “Good!” exclaimed the adviser- Bring them in and ask them to read proof.” When the visitors came in a few minutes later, they were received— figuratively at least—with open arms but with the rather abrupt saluta tion: “We need help in reading proof- Will you do it?” “Of course,” agreed Mary Edith, getting a pencil and beginning with the directness and thoroughness char acteristic of her work on last year's staff. “Tell me how, and I’ll try it,” said Lucille. Having received a few hurried di rections, she also settled down to work, and by the end of the period could almost have qualified as a regu' lar proof reader- And now a question arises that puzzles the minds of those who pro fited by the unexpected assistance. Was it a favorable conjunction of the stars, or was it just pure luck which caused the two girls to plan their visit for that particular time? W^ho will answer this question? Note: This is the first of a series of literary delerium tremenses to be written by Barnacle Bill, (known to the police as J- Gurney Briggs). minutes of clean, wholesome fun and enjoyment as portrayed by these two accomplished artists- * * * COLLIER’S RAjDiO HOUR is probably the only program that comes near having something for everybody. It has two plays, usually a talk on the government or unem ployment situation, and humorous anecdotes, including a laboratory tour with Professor Butts. It uses the best talent obtainable in music, oratory, and dramatics. « * « THE LITTLE BROWN CHURCH, a unique church that is presented each Sunday evening at 7 o’clock by station WLS only. This program hardly seems like a church service. A well-selected choir sings several old hymns, and then a story is told that deals with some situation in the present day life. The stories are told in such a simple manner that even a child can understand them. (Consult the radio program in each evening’s issue of the Enterprise).
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