THE ELON COLLEGE WEEKLY
Vol. IV. New Series.
Greensboro, N. C., Friday, February 28, 1913
and Elon College, N. 0
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The Cl-ios “'.ntertain
VARIED Ayo INTERESTING
THE 22nd OF
GRAM PRESENTED ON
'^UARY.
February 22nd was duly celebrated at
the College, socially as well as intellec
tually ; socially because of the visitors and
suspension of rules, and intellectually be
cause of the literary entertainment given
by the Clio Society on the evening of
this most interesting date.
This entertainment, the best given by
the society in years, consisted of music,
oratory, jokes and debate, all of which
were deli\ered satisfactorily.
C: K. Kiddle opened the program with
an oration on “Co-operation and Jlodern
Life,” wliich was a unique production and
dealt with ideas aside from the usual eut-
and-dried list of oratorical subjects. Orig
inal thought made his production interest-
ing.
Second ai>peai;ed W. T. Dowd in an
original imaginary farming escapade. Mr.
Dowd's selection was distinctly his own,
which made it not only attractive but a
pleasant departure from past customs.
After considerable difficulty in proving
false certain government reports and ex-
])loding all previous theories as to tlie
necessity ol hot houses, baked earth, as
sorted .seeds, etc., we joined him and his
]iarty ">nsi'iing of the Hoji. Mr. Socrates
Kainey, a .lollies basket and an alarm
clock, to ft out for the island farm lo
cated ill midstream of the James river
near Richmond, Va. What happened on
the island we shall not relate, lest we
should set at naught this modern move
ment of “Back to the farm,” but sutKce
it to say those concerned in this expedi
tion have, according to Mr. Uowd, decided
to pay grocery bills from another source
than Ifarming. Before taUling his f^at
Mr. Dowd introduced his farm colleague,
Mr. Rainey, who spoke wittily and win-
somely on woman and her relations to
man. .Mr. Rainey gave his jokes in an
otf-hand, interesting way. This “Humor
ous”, unlike the usual such number, was
absolutely free from personal reference.
whitmade it all the more elegant and
enjo* le.
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Mr,J^'oodward with his tenor solo fol-
lowled Mr. Rainey. The vocal number
was well rendered, as the giver is poss
essed of a voice of rare carrying power
and resonance. This number was enjoyed.
Then the debate, which was at once
heavy, interesting and instructive. Each
of the four speakers spoke well on Re
solved, that the Panama canal be open
to ships of all nations on equal terms.
W. C. Morgan, first on the affirmative,
W'as the only speaker of the evening to
blunder in his discourse. Prompting was
necessary in this ease. Messrs. E. T. and
W. J. Cotten and J. L. Farmer, each
came forward with a grip on themselves
and the situation wliich secured and held
tlie attention of their hearers. Mr. Farmer
deserved better sujiport from his colleagTie.
liis appearance was satisfactory. Mr. \V.
J. Cotten maintained his usual dignity
of poise throughout and formed no little
of the defense which enabled the nega
tive to win the (juestion. Mr. E. T. Cot
ten spoke clearly, distinctly and from an
oratorical point of view his, in the minds
Ol’ the Couuiiittee. was the ^est speech
of the evening, as Ihe oratm-'s medal
given by the society each year to that
speaker who shall, on the occasion of the
annual entertainment, deliver the best
speech, all things considered, whether he
be debater or orator, was awarded him.
Rev. J. F. McCulloch, D. D., of Greens
boro, Hon. A. Wayland Cooke, also of
Greensboro, and Rev. A. B. Kendall, of
Burlington, served as judges.
Following the debate Mr. Victor P.
Heatwole, of Dayton, V^a., gave “The
Charmer,” a beautiful triple-tongaed polka
cornet solo of the fantastic yet artistic
type. His tongueing was excellent, esjiec-
ially the triple, and his tones were good.
After a generous round of applause he
played as an encore “Diiiik to me only
with Thine Eyes.”
This program, as a whole, was the most
successful and interesting this society has
given in at least four years and those who
made is possible may feeJ amply repaid
for their efforts.
Epitomes of the several speeches fol
low.
Mr. F. F. Myrick, president jjof the
occasion, said:
\V. .7. ('OTTEN.
This a;^e in which we liv.- marl>> the
power of public o)>inion as never before.
We see its effect in all the public realms.
The political world, perhaps, shows it most
plainly. Once in the history of our coun
try, the constitution was the true and only
guide, by which public affairs were di
rected. As time has elapsed, public opiwp
ion has drifted away from set rules and
today it is regarded as the correct means
of regulating state and national affairs.
The man who has an ojiiiiion of his own,
and is able to express it, is the man the
literary and business world needs. In the
eyes of the public he is the leader. He
is authority in literary and business prin-
ci[)les; he is the director who points out
the way to success; he is the mountain
among the hills.
To prepare men for such leadership the
Clio Society is ever striving. It endeav
ors to lift young men from a lower to
a higher circle of literary tr.-aining, that
they may be able to cojie with the best
trained men; that they may be able to
help lift the burdens from t'je lowly and
distressed; and that they nia y be influen
tial in all Ihe bu.siness walks of life.
It is our custom each year to present to
the public in this lUiditorium a sample pro
gram of our litera vy work, '.rhe twenty-
second of February is our chosen date
for the occasion. We choose it because
it is memorable in the history of our coun
try. We celebrate it l)ecause it marks the
birth of the father of our land, and first
presidenl.
So we come this evening, not with men
who have had years of training in literary
work, to entertain you, but with young
men who are putting forth great efforts
to attain such an end that they may ever
hold high th.e banner of the Clio Society.
We extend to you a hearty welcome at
this glad hour. The program which we
are about to present is of such nature as
we have hoped will be very interesting
to you. The preliminaries consist of mus
ic, stories, and display of merriment and
wit, while the oration and the debate are
based upon sound principles and ques
tions of national importance. It is our
f i
ft
E. T. Cotten.
juirpose to seek after and discuss the most
vital questions of the day, not only on
occasions like this, but in our hall as well.
f ay whatever we shall present make
the evening pleasant indeed for one and
all.
Again we extend to you a hearty wel
come, both to our entertainment and to
our hall after the entertainment and to
the other society halls which this evening
are opened in our honor and to receive
you, our guests.
Clio Hall,, Elon College.
THE ORATION.
Co-operation .ind Modern life.
Was delivered by Mr. C. B. Riddle, of
I.ee County. His subject had to deal
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