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2 THE ELON COLLEGE WEEKLY November 1, 1912. VHE ELON COLLEGE WEEK LY. ■'.iblished eiery Friday during the I (.llesre year by The Weekly Publishing Conipany K. A. Campbell, Editor. C. B. Kiddle, Business Manager. CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT. Tush Subseiiptions (40 weeks), 50 Cents rime Subscriptions (40 weeks), 75 cents. All matter pertaining to subscriptions should be addressed to Carl B. Kiddle, Klon College, N.C. I important! I I TLe offices of publication are Greens- 1 I boro. N. C., South Kim SI., and Elon j I College, N. C., where all eommuniea- | I tions relative to the editorial work of I 1 the Weekly should be sent. Matter 1 relatitig to the mailing of the Weekly I should be sent to the Greensboro offlfie. Kntered as second-class matter at I hi posi-olliee at Greensbcro, N. C. FRIDAY. NO\'EMP>Kl! 1. WASTED TIME. .. In every college there are always a mimber of students who are inclined to l)e careless or negligent in the employ ment of their time. These students put much emphasis on the present, but seldom sti))! to look into the future. They seem not to realize the necessity of pre. jiaring themselves here in college in order to meet better the requirements in later life; but rather “live and have a good time, while young,” is their motto. But |pschyi)logy teaches us that habits are *hicfly formed dur.ing the first twenty vears of life, and tbat during our college days the habit-forming period is at its height. How, then, shall we form the habit of employing that most valuable part of life—our time? As students at this institution, shall we pass away our time this year in loafing around the stores, reading joke-books and cheap novels, or in indulging ‘in other wasteful practices? Most emjihatically no! Every student will admit that such an expendi. ture of his time is inexpedient, unprof itable and wasteful. Not only does that person who is negligent of time and its employment injure himself, but more often he is found to be a general dis turber of the peace and welfare of others. It is he who, with nothing-to-do during study-hours, disturbs others either by lond talking, or singing, or by lounging in the rooms of other fellows. Not only idle himself, but moreover keeping others from work, he is the man who proves to be a breaker of promises, i. know-nothing in class, a serious annoy ance to tlie faculty, and in the end a failure, while with just a little care in the economical use of his time he would secure a good gra le and standing, as well as sufficient 1 isure for pleasurable amusements. Then let us as students, economize in our time, drive our work instead of being driven by it, and bear in mind that hard and consistent study always le.ads to success. In the "words of the poet; “Then if you love life. Do not squander time; For that’s the stuff life's Made of.’’ —Guilford Collegian. r. -U. C. A. W'e opened the best meeting of the year tonight w'ith Mr. \\. C. Hook as leader. His subject was “The Power of Conscience. ’ ’ He read the fourteenth chapter of Matthew. In connection with this many interesting talks were made on l.his subject. The questions were raised. What is Conscience and Should we al ways follow our conscience ^ Now if a_ man has been trained to do ^ght he has no trouble in distinguishing between right and wrong and when he does wrong his conscience tells him that it is wrong. But, on the other hand, when a man has not been trained that stealing is wrong he can steal and his conscience will not bother him t'he least. C’onscience is the inner nature of man. Someone said that our consciences were the comforters sent by our Ixird Jesus Christ to comfort us and keep us on the right pathway in our journey through life. It is true that conscience makes cowards of us all. If we commit a deed that is not worthy of mention or something that we especially wish to conceal our conscience begins to make us fear even our best friends. \\ e become the greatest cowards that ever walked the earth. Why? Simply because we know that we are wrong and we aie too mean and cowardly to own up to that which we have done. There is an old saying, “Be sure your sins will find you out.” 1 think that we help to give oiir- selves away when we commit sin for we then have gfuilty consciences and w'hen one has a guilty conscience he is always trying to get rid of his thoughts \\ hen he cannot do this he confesses or com- nuts suicide. There were twenty-three men present tonight. This is the largest number we have had at any meeting since scnooi opened. Yet this is a small per cent, of the boys in school. What is the reason we cannot reach the others? I know that those who are absent know and say that they ought to come but they always find some little excuse for not coming. They would not consider these excuses suitable to render to their Lord and Master yet they think the least little thing is suf ficient to excuse them from coming to Y. M. C. A., the very place they ought to love to come. Someone must have guilty consciences, for I know their consciences tells them they should come to Y. M. C. A. Y'onng men, if you do not begin to lead the Christian life while in College or if you have not time now certainly you will not have time when you shall have launched out into this busy workaday world. Get the habit now of being attendant upon such exercises and it will be easy later. The Y'oung Men's Christian Associ ation is the place to begin to lead this spiritual life. The Greeks well pictured Opportunity with a lock of hair on her forehead and bald on the hack so when she has passed one cannot seize her but if they, seize her when she presents herself they can hold her firmly. This is true that if you do nor seize your op portunities you will not succeed. Now beginning to lead the spiritual life is no easy thing, for there are many obstacles in the way but, young men, seize your opportunity while you may. for tomorrow it may be too late and you will regret your negligence. If you deny your Saviour in the presence of men, do you expect him to recognize you before his Father? “W” y. ir. C. The Young Women’s Christian Associa tion met at its usual time, Sunday after noon, with Miss Lillian Johnson as leader, she chose as her subject “Cheerfulness.” The scripture lesson was taken from the one hundred and thirty-third psalm. She gave an interesting paper on the value of cheerfulness in our every day as well as religious life. A striking example of cheerfulness is found in the apostle Paul when he said, “we are troubled on every side, yet not distressed, we are perplexed, but not in despair, persecuted but not forsaken, cast down, but not destroyed.” Miss Annie Bagwell sang “Shall 1 empty handed be” in a very impressive manner after which a number of the girls took part in the service by giving I heir opinions on the value of cheerfulness and by reading selections from the scriptures bearing upon the subject. Myrtie Lawrence. PSIPIIKLIAX. Our programme for Friday evening, Oc- (ober 25, was very interesting and deliver ed in a creditalile manner. The numbers deserving special mention were a recitation, jiiano solo, and an ori ginal love story. The recitation, was giv en by Miss Clara Sharp. Her rendition of it was unusually good for a new mem ber. She seems to be greatly interested in society work. The piano solo as rendered by Jliss Viola Rollings was indeed beauti ful. She played well and with expression. 'File original love story as read by Miss Annie Laurie Wicker was a brilliant com position and showed much preparation and considerable originality. The debate for the evening was very good and highly interesting. Those couqiosing it were ex cellently ])repared. Butli sides showed good and efficient argument. The query: resolve,d that ministers’ children and min isterial students should pay tuition. The judges decided in favor of the affirmative. Corresponding Secretary. MIXISTKBIA L A SSO CIA T1 OX. Mr. II. S. Smith led the association for the last meeting. He used as his sub ject “Consecration.” Though there were not many who attended, we had a good meeting. Nearly every man participated and gave helpfnl ideas. The leader named several men, such as Wesley, Evans and Luther, who had achi eved great success, all of which had com pletely consecrated their lives to God. We cannot serve God and mammon. We must give our all to God or we can’t make much success in His Avork. There were several illustrations where jieojile weer blessed and made happy when they had complete ly given themselves uji to God. Though they were unhappy until they did this. Mr. E. T. (’often will lead for us next meeting. Corresponding Secretary. CLIO. The love for society work with the Clios is increasing very rapidly this fall. DR. J. H. BEOO KS, dental .SURGEON Office Over Foster's Shoe Store BURLINGTON, N. C. B. .G O 0 D M A N The Home of GOOD CLOTHING Dry Goods, Shoes, Hats and Ladies’ Good^i Burlington, North Carolina. 303 Main Street. NATIONAL WOOLEN MILLS. THE WOHLD’S FAMOUS TAILOBS. The Best Suit on Earth for $15. Main Street Burlington, N. Car. Look for our sign “$15.00.” JUST WHAT YOU WAXT. In photos, post cards and groups at ANGLIN’S Studio, Burlington, N. Car. Picture Framing a Specialty. II'. B. FULLKU, AGEXT, For Chinese and Columbia Steam Laun dries. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Ship ments made on iionday P. M., and ready for delivery Saturday. TO THE PUBLIC. We have purchased the slock of mer chandise of Mr. M. A. Rietzel and will continue to do general mercantile business. Come to see us. Highest price paid for your produce. ELON GROCERY CO., Elon College, N. C. W. M. Paris, Manager. NEW AND PRETTY STYLES IN HATS. We can give you the best hats you have seen for $1.00 Hair ribbons a specialty. Ask to see the Royal Society Embroidery. MORROW, BASON & GREEN, BURLINGTON, N. C. Society training is !>eing realized among the new men as well as the old, as being an imiiortanf factor in (!ollege life. The program for last Friday evening was a good sample indeed of the interest in such work. All items were good and profitable. However those (hat were ex pressly so were, a poem, oration, life of AVoodrow Wilson, and the debate. Mr. Page of Burlington, X. C., gave us a recitation of the poem mentioned above. He is a young society worker; but his excellency in the work shows a bright future before him. No item was rendered more intelligently than his. The life of Woodrow Wilson was given by Mr. J. A. Woods He told us of his birth place, where he was educated, and the success which he has met with in his life as a student and jirofessor. The oration for the evening was rend- '' ■
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