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jHaroon anb #olti VOLUME IV. ELON COLLEGE, N. C., DECEMBER. 8, 1922 NUMBER 14 CLIOS HEIIR SPEECHES BY HELMS AND SCOn Intercollegiate Debaters Meet Chosen Opponents Before Their Society. C. E. PHRIICIPIITES IN BEnERJPEECH WEEK Doctor Wicker Opposes Move—Says Slang Makes for Clearness— Cites French. Aa unusually interesting feature of the program rendered Monday night by the Clio society was a practice debate, in which the Clio representatives for the Emory and Henry debate, R. S. Helms and H. Lee Scott, engaged chos en opponents. The subject under dis cussion was, ‘‘Resolved—That the in ter-allied war debts of the nations in the recent World War against Germany should be canceled.’' The volunteer speakers, with unlimited time granted them, sought by every available argu ment to prove that cancellation was the only logical solution to the prob lem of international finance. On the other hand, the intercollegiate speakers, with only limited time allowed them, argued eloquently in favor of the col lection of the debts. The intense interest in the |>racl;ice debate was evidenced by the large num ber of visitors present from the faculty and from the honorary membership roll. Since no judges’ decision was rendered and since the supporters of both sides argued so long and so w'ell, the victors in this mighty contest are yet to be decided. Previous to the debate a preliminary program of much interest was rendered. J. 0. Atkinson gave a full history of the slave crimes in Virginia, together ^ith many facts concerning the crimes which proved intensely interesting. Mr. Hainer spoke on the Children’s Crusade, telling of the different Cru sades, their leaders, their x^urpose, and their final outcome. Mr. V. M. Rivera spoke on the sub ject of Alaska. He told of its vast area, its population, and its enormous ■wealth. He told of its gold mining in dustries and its vast extent of valuable forests: and dw’elt at length upon the fislieries of Alaska, which were becom ing so profitable, he said, that thirty tnirllions of dollars have already been invested in them. James M. Caddell presented a good paper on the Students’ Renaissance. He showed how the students of America were co-operating and helping to keep the students of war-stricken Europe in school. Among visitors for the evening were Dr. Harper, Dr. Brannoek, Dr. Wicker, Prof. Powell. Prof. C9tten, Prof. Rainey and w^'e, Prof .Greenw'ood and wife, and also Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Cannon and Mr. Vaughan. GET-TOGETHER SOCUL HELD B! KUPPII PSl Former Members Discuss Club—G. C. Donovan and W. T. Scott Entertain. At the meeting of the Elon Chris- tiaJi Endeavor last Sunday evening the society put itself on record as favoring the movement for less slang in the col leges, and pledged itself to co-operate in the “Better Speech Week” from December 4 to December 11. The subject for discussion of the meeting w^as better sjieech, and after a few brief talks on various phases of better speech by Misses Minnie Edge, Nonnie Bailey, Mary Swanson and Frankye Marshall, M. Z. Rhodes men tioned some of the dangers of gossip. M. J. W. \Vhite, Jr., brought before the society the fact that many colleges were to observe a “Better: Speech \Veek,” and a motion was made by 8. M. Lynam to co-operate in this movement. Tlie motion crcated some little inter est, and quite a bit of discussion of .‘Inrig in the colleges followed. Dr. Law- rcnee, favoring the movement, mention ed a book by C. Alphonso Smith on ‘What Literalore Has Done For Me, ’' published by Ginn and company. Bos ton. Otlier speakers favoring the mo tion were heard, and the society voted Vo indorse the movement, and pledged its members to the best English they knew for the following w^eek. Dr. Wicker rose and said, “I did not vote for the motion, because I believe It insufficient fOr the need.” He then urged the creation of a conscious ef fort toward better speech, but did not give the movement any part or x^lace in this creation. He declared later that out of slang often grew' the things vhich made for clearness in language, and cited the French language for an examx>le. His speech closed the discus- ^-ion, but the society had committed it self to the co-operative movement, and failed to revoke its decision. MASONIC LODGE GIVES OELIGHTFIIL BANQDET H. Lee Scott is Toastmaster — Many Faculty Members and Students Are Present. The Kappa Psi Nu gave a little ‘ ‘ get- together meeting following the play on Thanksgiving. G. C, Donovan and W. T. Scott entertained, and the meet ing w’as one* of the best of the year. Six of the former members of the clnb were back for the meeting, and gave the present members some inter esting talks. It was especially pleas ing to know that the principles for w'hich the Kappa Psi Nu stands are principles which will go with and sus tain a man in the whirl of life. Thosfe members speaking were unanimous in' their opinion that the social club w^as the one ‘big tie between the former student and his college. The rapidly disappearing “society spirit” was one of the benefits derived from social -clubs, they definitely pointed out, and declared that this was something for rejoicing. In discussing the scholarship stand ards it w^as pointed out that only tw'O members of the Kappa Psi Nu had left Elon before graduation, and that these" were planning to return for their de gree. It w'as also pointed out that the tendency among Kappa Psi Nu men w^as toward post-graduate work. The hours of social enjoyment and fellow'ship were full of pleasure and profit to every members of the club present. Those back for the meeting were H. M. Lynch, J. L. Floyd, L 0. Hauser, C. L. Walkerj W. D. Lambeth and M. L. Patrick. SEASON'S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE ANNOONCED Schedule Largely Tentative—Prospects Good for Excellent Team This Year. DEBATING SCREDDLE IS AiOOKC^JY COUNCIL Elon to Meet Emory and Henry Here Tonight—Three Debates With Maryville. Music Students Give First Recital of Year Delightful Piano, Vocal and Violin Numbers Rendered—Depart ment Is Pleased. The Masons at Elon College and in the vicinity enjoyed a banquet last Fri day evening given by the Elon lodge of Free Masonry. It was an informal banquet, and an occasion of speech- making, for the members of the Elon Jodge and the Masons residing in this section who were not members of this particular lodge, each Mason bringing with him a lady guest,—mother, wife, sister, sweetheart or friend. Under the direction of H. H. Kimrey, who was chairman of the banquet com mittee, a sumptuous menu was spread, beginning wnth fruit cocktail and going on through the many items of a roast turkay dinner to the final course of ice cream. Sandw'iched in between the courses addresses were given and im promptu talks were made by members of the lodge. H. Lee Scott served as toastmaster for the occasion, and after the devo tion by Rev. J. W. Wellons, one of the oldest Masons of the state, he welcom ed the visitors and members by a brief address in which he called on those present to do their bit in wiping tur key off the face of the earth. Drs. W. A. Harper, J. 0. Atkinson, and W. C. Wicker made addresses em phasizing the tenets and principles of the ancient’ and honorable order, and speaking particularly of the hospitals. Eastern Star aflid Masonic Home, Ox ford Orphanage, and other charity work of the order. Mrs. J. W. Patton spoke to the ban queters on “The Relation of the Order of the Eastern Star to the Masonic Or der.’’ Her speech w’as very much ap- j)reciated by both sexes. Others to speak were W. E. Lowe, Dr. S. W. Cad- dell, and J. W. Wellons, who is now in his 97th year and is still an active Ma son, attending lodge meetings and all the functions of the order. C. R. Boone Will Speak Here on Third Sunday ^Prominent Raleigh Merchant to dress Religious Activities Organization. Ad- I The Beligious Activities Organization announces the coming of Chas. B. Boone to Elon. Mr. Boone will speak'to the student body on the evening of Sun day, December 17, 1922. Mr. Boone is a merchant of Raleigh, N. 0. He is deeply interested in Chris tian work, and his message is one that will be of especial interest to students. He is a forceful and an inspiring speaker and he always appeals to his audiences. The speaker comes under the auspices of the Religious Activities Organiza tion. This is the third speaker that this organization has presented to the student body this fall. The faculty has aiiounoed the sche dule for intercollegiate debates thus far arranged for this year. Debates hnve been definitely arranged with Em ory and Henry, Presbyterian College, Lenoir and Maryville. There are ,^lso several others pending. The first of these debates will occur tonight, it being with Emory and Hen ry. nates with the remaining colleges have not been definitely decided upon. one debate for men has been ar ranged with Maryville College, autl is to take place at Elon; also a dual de bate has been arranged with the same college. All of the others are dual de- bates. Practically all of the debaters chosen to represent Elon in the coming word battles have had the experience of in- ter-class debating. W. T. Seott, E. S. Helms and H. Lee Scott also took part in intercollegiate debates last year. The following students have been se lected to represent Elon in the debates which have been announced; H. Lee Scott, of Goldsboro, N. C., and B. S. Helms, of Monroe, N. C., will represent Elon at Emory and Henry. L. J. Bray, of Charlotte, N. C., and L. J. Perry, will debate the same college at home. In the debate with Presbyterian Col lege, Herbert Scholz,' Jr., of Monroe, (Continued on page four) A highly entertaining music recital was given in the college auditorium Tliursday evening. The program was made up of numbers representing the various music departments of the col lege. The departments of piano, voice and violin were represented. Every number on the program was well rendered, and each one who per formed delightfully entertained the au- ilience. The heads of the departments feel greatly encouraged with the work of the students this year. The program was as follows: (a) Prelude in E Flat Wright (b) Prelude in E Flat Wright Miss Foster March Rogers Margaret Corbitt Voi Che Sapeta Mozart Lois Holland Villanella Rogers Della Lee Gotten Song of India Rimsky-Korsakoff Margaret L. Corbitt Prelude Porter Kate Strader Violin Duet Alita-Losey J. M. Farmer - Miss Braxton Valse Mystic Waehs Margaret Roland Mother Dearest .. . Russian Folk Song Mary L. Foster Legend Foiyussen Caprice Olsen Miss Alice Barrett Memories Cadman Who is Sylvia Schubert Della Lee Gotten Love Song Stojowaki Autumn Chaminade Mary Graham Lawrence OR. HELEENSTEIN TALKS TD'GIRLS ABOUT HEALTH Dean Speaks at Y. W. Meeting—Miss Coghlll Presides—Much Interest Is Exhibited. The athletic department has given out the basketball schedule for this year, with the statement that it is ten tative and not complete. When all games are booked tliere will be some 20 of them. The first will be played on the home floor. The tentative sche dule is as follows: January 26—Lenoir at El.on. January 30—Wake Forest at Wake Forest. February 5—N. C. State at Elon. February 9—Wake Forest at Elon. February 13—Davidson at Elon. February 14—Guilford at Elon. , February 27—Guilford at Guilford. Iklarch 2—Lenoir at Hickory. March 3—Davidson at Davidson. In addition to this schedule of games within the state, some contests are to be held with colleges that Maroon and Gold has never met before in the bas ketball arena. Carson-Newnian, of Jef ferson City, Tenn.; the IJjiiversity of South Carolina, Atlantic Christian Col lege, and possibly others will meet on the Elon court during the season. On -a trip beginning January 15 and closing the 18th, the home team will play V. P. I., Emory and Henry, King College, and Carson-Newman. The Elon student body is expecting great things from the team this year, and surely they w^ill not be disappoint ed, w’ith so many of the old men back who have helped to make a record for the past two years. Among these, are found J. M. Fix, who is captain of this year’s team; he played last year as forw'ard, and few have seen better men in this position than '‘Ghee.” Perry, McAdams, Brown, Barker and Marlette are men from last year’s varsity team who will be out to win places on this year’s team. With such an array of good men Elon should make a record in the state that will attract much atten tion. In the school year of ’20 and ’21 no game w^as lost on the home floor. By all reasoning we should not, only hold our own court as a place of constant victory, but should even w’in more games nwav from liome this year than in ]>revious years. '‘We have the goods, now let’s deliver them.” a) (b) C^») (b) (a) (b) The meeting of the Y. W. C. A. held Sunday evening, December 3, w’^as one of unusual interest. The topic for the evening was “‘Having Good Health.” The Y. W. C. A. president acted as leader for the evening. The meeting' was opened with song and prayer. After the devotional exer cises and a short introductory speech by the president. Doctor Anna Irene Helfenstein, dean of w’omen of the col lege, gave a very interesting and help ful talk on ‘ ‘ Health. ’ ’ ‘‘Our bodies are the temples of the living God,” Dr. Helfenstein declared in opening her speech. “Our natural dispositions, and consequently our suc cess in life, depends to a very large extent upon the condition of our bod ies.” The speech throughout was direct and impressive. It w’as filled with simple rules of health and injunctions against failing to keep these rules, or laws of health. “Fresh air is one of the first requisites of good health,” Dr. Helfen stein declared. Sleep is nature’s best restorer, and all adults need from seven to eight hours’ sleep each night. Avoid foods that are hard on the digestive organs. Do not eat between meals ha- (Continued on page four.) Phi Program Full Of Ginger and Pep Interesting Debate Revolves Around Question Effecting Members of President’s Cabinet. The Phi program last Monday night, varying from a talk on ‘ ‘ The Effect of Prohibition” to the “Life and Works of Alexander Graham Bell was filled with snap and enthusiasm. The following preliuiinary program was rendered: “Tlie Effects of Prohibition,” by William T. Scott. “Smyrna Under the Greco Turkish War,” W. B. Terrell. “‘My Favorite Poem,” W. A. Lind- ley. “Life and Works of Joel Chandler Harris,” Dan Wicker. ‘ ‘ Current Events, ’ ’ Robert Loy. “Guilford Battleground,” John E. Smith. “Life and Works of Alexander Gra ham Bell,” E. E. Snotherly. Then the debate: “Resolved—That the members of the President’s cabinet should have seats but not votes in Con gress,” the affirmative upheld by P. D. (Continued on page four.)
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