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.•wo w►•••»;« iilaroon anti #olb VOLUME III ELON COLLEGE, N. C., DECEMBER 2, 1921 NUMBERS 11 AND 12 MAROOII AND GOLD RIVALS DEFEATS AtlCIENT AiDAL THAiSGIVING CLASSIC Largest Crowd Ever Assembled on Comer Field Watches Guilford’s Team Go Down In Defeat Before The De termined Attack of The Elonites Before the largest crowd ever wit nessing a game on Comer Field the Elon gridiron team took revenge on Guilford College in the Thanksgiving game, defeating them by a 7 to 0 score. Guilford had lost the “pep” she showed in the Greensboro game, and while the Maroon and Gray never threatened the Elon goal they played doggedly and persistently on, cutting down the Elon men and holding the ' score to one lone touchdown. With the whole student body behind the home team the boys caught the snap and thrill of the contest and on the first couple line-ups the spectators saw several of the Elon line-men strip themselves of their headgear and fling them to the side-line, the better* to get into the scrimmage. Guilford received the kick-off and made one first down, after which the Elon men swung into machine-like de fense and after that the game was never in doubt, Elon having the bet ter of the play from start, to finish of the game. While many exchange of punts oc curred the game did not lack thrills at intervals. During the last min utes of play of the first quarter L. Perry intercepted one of Guilford’s forward passes and raced 35 yards down the gridiron before he could be ^stopped, placing the ball on the 25 yard line. At this juncture of the game the whistle for .the end of the first quarter stopped the play for a minute. Resuming hostilities after the exchange of playing fields two end runs around the left wing with New man carrying the ball were executed like a flash, and before the Guilford team really knew what was happen ing the pigskin was placed behind the goal. Johnson’s goal from touchdown added another point to the score. Another exciting moment came in the second quarter after a long for ward pass over the heads of the Guilford players, L. Perry to S. Per ry, when the ball was resting on Guilford’s 10 yard line. Another for ward pass was attempted behind the goal line, but which fell incomplete, and was given to Guilford on the 20 yard line, thus snatching away from Elon the chance to add another touch down to their lead. The only star' play produced by Guilford came during the latter part of the second quarter when Newlin broke thru the Maroon and Gold line for a 25 yard run before he could be downed. The half ended with the ball in Elon possession on their 30 yard line. The third quarter produced no thrills, Elon’s two attempted forward pasess in this quarter fell incomplete, and much exchange of punting fea tured this period. However, the fourth quarter open ed up to different sort of play. With the ball in Guilford’s possession on their 38 yard, line Alison broke thru and blocked a forward pass. Guil ford was forced to punt. On the first line-up after the punt another forward pass for thirty yards was completed by L. Perry to Clark. Then 1 began a series of line plunges and short end runs which carried the ball for three successive first down to within the very shadow of the goal. But with the next play which placed the ball on the 8 yard line the referee blew the whistle signifying that the game was ended, and disappointing the hope for another Elon touchdown. The whole team in their excellent defensive work, which allowed the Guilfordians only three first downs, while Elon piled up ten first downs, and also in their field sweeping in terference, are to be commended. To L. Perry, who intercepted the Guilford foiward pass and carried it back 35 yards thereby starting the rush which a minute later resulted in a touchdown, and Newman whose (CQiitinued on page 5) DAVIDSON WILDCATS LICK MAROON AND GOLD SQOAD Elon Eleven Suffers Severe De feat At Hands Of Presbyter ians. 47-0 With the season coming^ to a close and opportunities fast dwindling for Elon to add glory to her crown, the Maroon and Gold warriors traveled all the way to Davidson only to come back with a great big naught tied up in their knapsack representing their end of the contest, while David son has as her share of the conflict 47 points. It seems that Elon’s team was com pletely outclassed in practically all departments of the game, threaten ing Davidson in only one period, the last quarter. Getting the ball on their 23-yard line the Maroon and Gold men carried the pigskin to the Davidson 8-yard line on two forward passes and a line play. Davidson held and Smith’s tiy for a field goal was blocked. Schenck, for Davidson, ^ snatched up the oval and ran 70 yards before he was downed. Elon played a defensive game iroughout. They failed to make a rst down until the third quarter; (Continued on page 5) ANNDAL CONFEDENCE CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR HELD Elon Sends Six Delegates To Conference At Reidsville. Cannon Treasurer The Northwestern District of Chris tian Endeavor’s Union held its an nual conference at Reidsville, N. C., November the 19 and 20th. The conference was well attended by representatives from Intermedi ates, Juniors, Seniors and Alumni Endeavors of this district. The dele gates from Elon’s Christian Endeavor were: Misses Alice Barrett, Victoria Adams, and Messrs. C. M. Cannon, M. Z. Rhodes, H. Lee Scott and W. E. Moon, who returned with exceedingly good reports. A most inspiring program was car ried through Saturday and Sunday, the outstanding features of which were the Saturday evening address on “The Christian Endeavor Four Square” by President B. J. Jones, and the Sunday evening service “Con- secrati;,':i and Decision” by Mr. H. Lee Scot*:. Mr. Scott’s talk was es pecially interesting. He emphasized that one should choose their life work as early ai\ possible. “We show our (Continued on page 5) OF COLLEGE GIVEN IN SOCIETY J. O. Atkinson, Jr., Features Program Of Clios With Humorous Selection Did you ever take a birds-eye view of the Elon campus on,Sunday after noon about four o’clock from an “out sider’s viewpoint?” If you have not, get Mr. J. 0. Atkinson, Jr., to tell you of his experiences. In the Clio Literary Hall last Monday evening, Mr. Atkinson related from the hu- morists standpoint some of his ob- sei*vations on a certain Sunday after noon when he appeared on the scene just too late to fill an engagement with one of the fair sex. From a literary standpoint Mr. Atkinson’s humorous production was good be- cause it contained the unexpected, the laughable and the quality of “newness’ which goes to compose real humor. Following the humorous number Mr. Archer Farmer rendered a poem entitled: “Father and Son” by Edgar A. Geust. Those who have read this little poem will recall the intense human appeal it makes to the father to be more of a “pal” and a companion to his son. It was generally agreed that Mr. Farmer chose a poem of great truth when he chose this one and the poem was de livered well. The oratorical honor of 'the evening went to Mr. H. C. Hainer when he delivered a decla mation in true oratorical style. Mr. Hainer seems to have the much desired ability to memorize with ease his literary selections and, coupled with that, the knack of ap pealing to his audience in such a manner as to hold the attention. Mr. H. E. White appeared next on the program with one of his favorites, a reading, “Jim Bleedso,” by John Hay, The poem relates in a pleading way, the lamentations and the tributes paid by a friend to Jim Bleedso, a rough but honest and kind-hearted old sailor. It contains a powerful appeal for one to look below the sur face of man’s rough exterior and see the real man that lies beneath. Rendered in Mr. White’s appealing* (Continued on page 6) AN EXPLANATION It is* the policy of Maroon and Gold to not publish a paper during Thanksgiving, Christmas and Eas ter holidays. This explains why the subscribers did not receive a pa per last week. All the news that is “worth while,” in these cases, will be held over and published in the subsequent issue. Therefore, everything of importance finds its way into the columns. —MANAGING EDITOR. KAPPA PSI NUS ENTERTAINED The Kappa Psi Nu met in regular session Wednesday night. At the con clusion of the business program a social session was enjoyed by the members of the culb. S. M. Lynam and M. L. Patrick en tertained, serving olivenaise and ban ana sandwiches, nabiscoes, punch, and home-made cake. After a couple of rounds of jokes, and some witty remarks by the sopho mores present, the members disper- sesd to their several habitats for the night. SOCIETY PRESENTS COMEDr AS ANNOAL THANKSGIVING ENTERTAINMENT College Auditorium Filled To Capacity When Phis Stage “The Morning After.” John Bradley’s Comedy Gives Audience Many Thrills. Messrs. Dave Miller and Willie Garland Stoner spent the week-end in Greensboro (most of it at N. C. C. W.). The almost perfect Thanksgiving day at Elon reached its grand climax in the Philologian play which was staged in the evening. “The Morn ing After.” A comedy in three acts by John F. Bradley was presented. It was the greatest success of the kind given at the college for years. Hitherto the societies have given strictly classical productions, but the Philologians felt that a change was advisable and the thrilling comedy was the result. The house was packed to its capaci ty, the doors were withdrawn between the auditorium and one of the class rooms which open into it. The ad dition was instantly filled. Chairs were brought in and the aisles were filled, and still many were standing. Lloyd J. Bray as Charlie Morse played the leading part. He was ably supported by Watson Garrison in the role of Curly Benton. All the parts were taken by members of the so- citey. Some of them playing the parts of girls very successfully. Charlie who was in love and en gaged to Edith had given his word of honor not to touch another drop of Champaign. Curly had given a simi lar promise to the sister of Charlie, Ethel, to whom he was engaged. The friends of the young men, in honor of Charlie’s approaching marriage, give a dinner, and Charlie breaks his word to Edith. While intoxicated he bought forty thousand dollars worth of worthless stocks which broke him. He had promised Edith to buy a house with the money which he had received from Hammersmith for a play, and the transfer of teh property had been arrang'ed for the afternoon of the day following the dinner. It was impossible for him to tell Edith what had happened. The money gone, and there was no way to replace it. While in this desperate state Curly aiTives fresh after the night before. He rather laughs at Charlie’s predica ment. Pretty soon however, he dis covers something in his pocket and trouble begins. Curly was clever in removing things from the pockets of people, and it was this that caused the trouble. He takes out a pair of ladies hose which Charlie demands an explanation of. Curly protests his in nocence. Then comes a necklace and a diamond ring. The paper shows that these very objects had been tak en the night before from the home of a wealthy citizen. The boys are ar ranging to return them when the girls come in and take possession of the jewelry. This increases the difficulty. Curly discovers that this is not all, and draws out fifty thousand dollars in five hundred dollar notes and a di amond pen. The paper reveals the fact that a man has been murdered and these things taken. Again the boys make plans for the disposition of the stolen goods; mother comes in and takes one of the bills. Another is secured, but in the mean time the police arrive with Mrs. Morse ar rested for passing counterfeit bills. A search begins, but through the cleverness of Curly, nothing is dis covered. The play closes by showing that it was merely one of Charlie’s plays, and he disposes of the play to Hammersmith for the needed forty thousand, and things are straighten ed out. Duplicates are made of the necklace and ring and the originals returned to the owner. The audience sat through the play tense with excitement with an ocas- sional outburst of laughter. It was thrilling from beg^inning to end. There was no doubt about the suc cess of Mr. Bray in the role of Char lie, and as the French maid Imogene, Dan Wicker won the hearts of the audience. Wilson, the English but ler, whose part was taken by C. R. Reid, furnished, with his drawling English idioms and quaint expres sions, amusement for the evening. (Continued on page 5) DERATE FEATURES THE Many Changes Occur At Elon In Conversation That Dip ped Into The Future “College Cuts” Miss Esther Far mer. This was a paper, characteris tically prepared by Miss Farmer, Her personal touch and localisms ad ded much to the humor of her work. An extract: “Strike and the world strikes with you. Work and you work alone.” “Reading”—“Specially Jim”—Miss Nell Johnson, a little selection that always amuses an audience. It was read well. The third number on program was an original poem “Meditation” by Miss Margaret C. Corbitt. The au thor showed much ability as well as hard work. Going into the future where after years having passed she looks back and thinks of her college days at Elon, thinking, of all phases of college life, ball games, social hours, banquets, etc. “Meditation” as a violin solo was very sweetly rendered by Miss Mary (Continued on page 5) AIAERICAN RED CROSS SEES GREAT TRIUMPH Reports From Various Sections Indicate Ready Response To Roll Call Atlanta, Ga., Dec. 1.—Southern Di vision Headquarters of the American Red Cross sees,a veritable triumph of the Red Cross cause in Dixie as a re sult of reports from every section of the Division on the results of early Roll Call activity. The South, these reports indicate, is keenly alive to the importance of the peace time program of the organi zation and the response to the appeal of The Greatest Mother is believed amply assurance that the work now being attempted will be carried on throughout the coming year and pos- sibily extended so that every commu nity in the Division will feel and know its benefits. This has been made possible solely through the whole hearted co-opera tion of people in every walk of life throughout the section. Big business has recognized the benefits that ac- cure to it from participation in Red Cross activity and the response has (Continued on page 5)
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