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THE ELON COLLEGE WEEKLY.
November 24, 1911.
TilE ELON €ULLE(iE WEEKLY
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1911.
pictured the famishing situation of tha
South, and the overwhehning forces of
the North, as a nucleus which brought on
the surrender. Further he showed the
iron-like will and the indomitable spirit •
of the Southern Confederacy as with re
newed courage it endeavored to improve
the seemingly ruinsd and desolated con
dition. In conclusion we were introduced
to a New South, standing nobly in the
front ranks of a progressive country, bear
ing the loyal standard of truth and brav
ery.
The del)ate: “ Res»'vt'd, That the worM
owes more to navigation than to rail
roads.” The argument as evidenced from
either side was commendable. The affir
mative, with Mr. .1. V. Knight as bast
speaker, leasoned in brief as follows: The
world owes more to navigation, because
navigation is an institution of antiquity
while the railroads are of recent origin
and figure only in tha present. It is a
medium that brings about universal com
munication of commerce and hi
a wci'ld-wide union of sentiment in the
promotion of industries and in the stim
ulation of manufactures and trade. Nav
igation has been the principal means of-
extending Christianity, and of promoting
art, science, and industry. By it the Old
World became vnited with the New, and
vast possibilities and accomplishments
were brought forth out of the unknown
It gave homes to oppressed millions; peo
pled the New World and established pro:-
perity; was the foundation of Egyptian
f;Teatness and the direct -ource of Roman
and Grecian power, it has encircled the
earth and penetrated the vast network of
seas.
The negative and winning side, with Mr.
J G. Truitt as bast speaker, maintained
that while discov;ry had been one of the
chief incentives to navigation, devolop-
ment has been the great result of the in
troduction of the railroad. Navigation
may lay a foundation for a mighty future,
but it takes the the railroad to raalize
the greatness of its possibilities. Navi
gation may locate the choicest harbors,
but it takes railroads to extend internal
prosperity and commerca. Seventy-five
years ago Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michi
gan, and Wisconsin were a vast wilder-
iiesjjj scarcely holding an inhabitant be
yond the reach of the ox-team. Where
was the great W^ast then ? W^here were
Chicago^ Milwaukee and Minneapolis 1
Where were the wheat fields of Min.icso-
ta and com cribs of IllinoisS
The railroads till the mighty fertife
soil of th« Mississippi 'valley and anni
hilate distance. They bring lumber from
the forest, and minerals from the mines.
By means of the railway the Atlantic and
Pacific oceans are joined together, and
W3 find neither North or South. The rail
way is a strong network of union, spread
ing prosperity, contentment, peace, and
happiness. W. L. Anderson.
PSIPHELIAN SOCIETY.
Owing to the condition of our hall,
which is being repaired, we were unable
to have our meeting there last Friday eve
ning, and had.it in Prof. Amick’s recita
tion room.
The program for the evening was a very
interesting one, evan though we had to
dispense with the music. Every one on tha
program showed that they had spent much
time in preparing their work.
One of tha mest items was an essay,
“Value of a Good Name,” by Miss Mar-
garette Iseley. It showed much thought
and I think everyone thoroughly enjoyed
it.
Anotiicr selection that was espacially
entertaining was “Pickings from Puck,”
by Miss Myrtie Cox.
Miss Viola Price gave us a very amus
ing “Recitation.” She recited it with
much expression. Pearl Tuck.
Y. M. C. A. NOTES.
The attendance at the Y. M. C. A. ser
vice Saturday evening was not so lar™’ as
we usually have. The fact that Karl Jan
sen gave an entertainment immediately
after the Y. M. C. A. service, probably ac
counts for tha small attendance.
Notwithstanding the small number pres
ent the meeting was a good one and en
joyed by those in attendance. Mr. W. G.
Dunn was the leader for the evening and
used as a subject the “Importance of
Thinking. ’ ’ Mr. Dunn was interested in
his subject and threw himself into the
delivery of it with an energy and enthus
iasm that had its effect on his hearers.
We who were present realized the impor
tance of thinking probably as we nevar
had before.
A man who doesn’t take time to think
never accomplishes anything. Many men
have made a failure and lost the battle
of lifa because they didn’t stop to think.
In our past life we can see many mistakes
that might have been avoided if a little
forethought had been used. We can see
our mistakes after they have passed. May
we take time to think a little and see
them before they are made. If this is
done we may avoid much misery and dis
appointment. C.
MARRIED AT ELON.
Mr. Carl F. Williamson and Miss Dai
sy Forlines arrived intown Monday on tha
4:48 P. M. train. From -the station they
promenaded joyfully to the home of Rev.
C. C. Peel, where they were joined to
gether in the holy bonds of hemlock, e
pluribus unum in sempiternum, amen.
Rev. C. C. Peel officiating.
The two young people are residents of
the little town of Hebion, Va., and came
here to have Rev. Peel perform the cere
mony, whose reputation for such has been
widely heralded throughout this and sur
rounding communities.
Mr. and Mrs. Williamson will spend
sometime visiting relatives and friends
in this state before returning to their
home in V^irginia. Everyone wishes them
well.
IHE COL RTUIUHl' OF A HON OF SWAT.
they were seateil in the parlor and tlie
lights were burning dim,
He was major leaguer, she a fan, so fair
and trim;
]5ut tiiey knew not as lie opened tlie game
by murmuring “Love,”
The father was the umpire on the stair
way Just above.
“I iiiie your form,” he led off first, “witli
me you've made a hit;
Your cuvres are good, you've got the
speed and you are iooliing lit.
Now, if with you my turtle dove. I make
a hit likewise.
Won’t yon improve my single life and
make a sacrifice?
"I'll promise to support you, dear, with all
my skill each 'day—
I’ll draft a pretty home for you and fix
it right away—
If you’ll just call the game a tie, I will
no longer roam,
And when I slide into the plate, please
call me safe at home.”
“B'irst tell me sir,” she pitched at him, now
high you ranked lant full
Show me your fielding average and how
hard you hit the ball.
In matrimony’s busy league dumb players
are out of place;
I like to know the dope before I play too
far off the base.”
■‘Remember too the game is rough when
paydays fail to come;
Sometimes the salary whip is lame, the
noodle’s on the bum.
And don’t forget, you’ll be reserved for
life and held in line
But promise me that you will never jump
your contract, and I’ll sign.”
He started warming up at once, w'ith vic
tory in his eye.
He shoved a fast one around her neck,
the other was waist high
.Just here the Umpire butted in. She
said, “Oh Father, please.
There’s nothing wrong, for George is
only showing me the squeeze.”
The old man gave an irate snort, and said
“I’ll help the fun
By showing Georpie another play, that’s
called the "hit and run”
He swung like Larry at his best, a sole-in
spiring clout.
The son of Swat slid down the steps; the
Umpire yellpd; “You're out.”
KARL JANSEH.
For the fourth time, on Saturday even
ing last, Karl Jansen the pleasing and
well-graced Swedish entertainer thoroughly
delighted a large and appreciative au'dience
Dr. J. H.
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ill the College Auditorium. An interesting
program of much variety was given us, rang
ing all the way from the most humorous
to the highly dramatic.
His description of his native country,
"The Land of the Midnight Sun” were ex
ceptionally beautiful and clever. Imperson
ations of the manner of proposals with the
Fi-ench, Germans, Italians, and Americans
was particularly amu.siug and fascinating
The recitation from Whitcomb Kiley, “No
thing to Say” was rendered In a very touch
ing and solicitous mode, and in our imagi
nation “The Bells” of Poe were heard to
ring with the same mellow harmony that
iiupressed the author to unfold his en
chanting [Kiwers.
The latter part of the program was de
voted !o the rendition scenes from Shakes
peare’s King Richard III. Mr. Jansen in
costume, appeared on the stage in a won
derful Klramatic style, first as Duke of
Gloucester, then as King Kichard III,
marveoiisiy impersonating different parts
in a very splendid and attractive man
ner: Tlie variegated character of Richard
was displayed and performed with much
admirable talent, an-d in such a style as to
leave a pleasing and lasting impression.
Karl Jansen’s entertainments are always
a rare treat.
W. L. Anderson.
HOLDEN-STALEY.
At four o’clock last Wednesday afternoon
a beautiful weddiiig was celebrated^ djt
Oak Level Church, near Youngsville, when
Miss W'lllie Staley became the bride of Sen
ator Benjamin T. Ilolden, of Ix)ulsburg.
Ix>ng before the appointed houif, the
church, which had been most tastely deco
rated for the occas.on was filled with friends
and relatives of the contracting parties.
Immediately before the ceremony Miss,
Mary Lou Pitt, of the Elon College Music
Faculty, sang, “Love and the World is
Mine”—Lyre . Miss Nannie Carlton, of
Richmond presiding at the organ. Just
after the solo, Iohengriu's Wedding March
signaled the entrance of the bridal party,
i'lrst coming were the ushers, Messrs. E. S.
Ford, of Loulsburg, and William Holden,
of \Vake Forest; Edwin Cooke, of Louis-
hurg, and Henry Mitchell, of Franklinton.
The groom followed with his brother Mr.
Stephen Holden, who was the best man.
Next came the bride with her sister, Miss.
Annie Staley, maid of honor. The most