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February 2, 1923 MAROON AND GOLD Page Three THE MOAB T© YESTEMPAT g I Edited by 1 | I I G. C. DONOVAN, *17 | | I I Alumni General Secretary | | YOUR ELON CLUB The present is a most opportune time for alumni to start their Elon clubs. The present situation on the Hill is a call to every alumnus to render service. The General Secre tary has written those that his data show to be contiguous to each other. Former students are welcomed in these clubs and as our records are not complete, will those that desire to form clubs please correspond with the Secretary. Get them formed as promptly as possible. Below are a few tentative remarks concerning the clubs: Purpose—To keep alive the spirit of your college days. To co-operate with the Association in the plans it will make for alma mater’s ad vancement. OfRcers—President and secretary— the secretary to report meetings and news items about members to tlie General Secretary. Meeting—Four or more times a year. Use Your Initiative in making your club enjoyable to yourselves and nil aid to alma mater. G. C. DONOVAN. PROF. JUCKSOIITOULK ON RACEPilOeLEM HERE “The Negro in Literature and Art” Subject of Professor Jack son’s Address. fellow dead drunk would be more easily managed than one intoxicated. I have seen our dear old college pass out of her yesterday into her today. I have rejoiced at every evidence of her progress. My heart nearly broke when the walls of that sacred old Administra tion buildiug went up in smoke. But when I see the smiling countenances of the students of our campus now, smiling despite their heartache, I am assured that the road to tomorrow is brighter still for “Dear Old Elon,” the Elon of our loves and of our aspirations. Out of her ashes she will arise to a nobler, a greater service and the loyal students of these days can ever rejoice that they made it possible, even more, made it real. Elon College, N. C., February 1. TWO LOOKS—BACK AND AHEAD By Mrs. W. A. Harper (Nee Estelle Walker, ’99) We have passed through some tragic experiences since 1923 came in, but to me the future holds a bright side. You cannot fail to see the smiles on the faces of all the students. They are truly “playing the game,” as has been said, like real heroes. Naturally their spirit of devotion to Elon reminds me of my own days of yesterday. When I came to Elon in the fall of 1896, it was a wonderful ex perience for me. Elon was still young and not very well equipped. All we had was the incomplete Administration build ing, known as the college, and the East Doi-mirory. known as the dormitory. We girls lived at the York House where Prof. J. A. Hornaday now lives and Mrs. York was a mother to all of us, but we had a jolly good time. When it was decided that I should come to Elon for my education, I was very happy, for I had already learned to love Elon. Though we were all Pres byterians we felt Elon was a part of us. When it came my graduation year and 1 could receive my diploma, I was happy again. To me Elon is more than a place—it is an imperishable memory. Students today would find it hard to attend college under such conditions as we had in those days. We had no steam heat, no electric lights, no water system. We had practically no laboratories and only a small library. Within a month of our recnt fire, the present student body will have a better equipped library than we had. But particularly we didn’t have much social life. Boys and girls could mingle together only on the national holidays and I don't think we had but four such days then. But we must have made good use of our time. They must have been days of concentration ! Love will always find a way. So cupid struck upon the method of note- writing and that accounts in part for the beautiful penmanship of the Presi dent of Elonf You could always tell who had beeu the prolific author the week before by the clothes the colored janitor wore on Sunday ONE AMONG MANY Dear Dr. Harper: It is impossible for me to say how I felt when I read the alumni letter conveying the message of sorrow that has befallen our dear Elon. The one building that has been the home of our hearts, will be only memory now—yet, so indelibly engraved that it will live forever. Just here, recall: “If Winter comes, can Sprin be far behind”? This great truth has given me cour age—I can best apply it. Our Alma Mater will soon come forth in a newer, more radiant glory than ever before. You may be assured of my loyalty. I hope that I can be of service, for no one has a heart more devoted to our own Elon. and her worthy cause. With kindest regards. Sincerely, Viola Rollings, ’14 Sebrell, Va. Prof. W. C. Jackson, of N. C. C. W., will address the students next Sunday evening. Professor Jackson comes to the college under the auspices of the Religious Activities Organization, and at the invitation of Dean A. L. Hook. The speaker’s subject is “The Negro in Literature and Art.” Professor Jackson is interested in the Southern race problem and his careful study of the subject has qualified him to talk of it as few men can. He is head of the department of history at N. 0. C. W. and Vice President of the college. For some months Dean Hook has been conducting a class as a feature of the Sunday school on the race problem, and his interest in the subject has caused him to make every effort to secure com petent men to address the student body on this subject. This study of the race question has aroused much interest, and the work being done by the Organiza tion among the colored people of the community has brought many of the students into contact with the other race. This interest in the subject will give Dr. Jackson a sympathetic hear ing here. FOR YOUNG MEN, COLLEGE MEN, STUDENTS We’ve Got the SUITS and OVERCOATS for Y O U “Tot” and “Dover” Will Suit and Furnisli You HEADQUABTEBS FOE COLLEGE MEN Coleman-Heritage Co. BurUngton Kortb CaroUna WHO AND WHERE J. E. Massey, ’18, is connected with a New Haven afternoon paper. His dress is 404 Crown Street, New Haven, Conn. J. W. Simpson, "20, recently married Miss Nell Laird Brooks of Flaw River. Gladys Foushee is taking her second year training at Johns Hopkins tlos- pital. P. F. Barber, ’03, is proprietor of a large pecan ranch at Helena, Miss. J. A. Dickey, Jr., ’12, has a twelve page article in this month’s issue of the Annals of the Academy of Political and Social Science. Mr. Dickey is instruc tor in Sociology at Cornell University. The publication committee of the Uni versity of North Carolina are having .3000 copies of Mr. Dickey’s thesis printed. Dr. and Mrs. L. M. Foushee are the parents of a fine baby boy, L. M.. third. Mi’.s. Foushee was Miss Vera Oldham. W. T. Seal's of Norfolk was on the Hill yesterday. Dr. W. C. Wicker, '93, has asked for a leave of absence to take the position of Educational Field Secretary for the Masonic Order. THE LIFE OF OUR MARINES IN HAITI No. IV.—Entertainment By Chaplain H. E. Rountree, ’03 Port au Prince, Haiti Having planted ourselves for two years in a country where there is no amusement, it is very necessary that we create some. The U. S. Navy Motion Picture Exchange furnishes us motion pictures, twenty-six a mouth and so six In Olden days The cave men used to Settle any family Quarrels with Their clubs. Today, married men Desiring peace And contentment Still resort To their Clubs, Which shows that Times haven’t Changed two bits. —Wisconsin Octopus. == To The Whole Business—Student Body and faculty We wish you success and happiness in this the New Year, and if there is anything that we may do to help make it so— PLEASE COMMAND US Freeman Drug Company The REXALL Store J- P- BRADLEY, Mgr. MANHATTAN SHIRTS SOCIETY BRAND CLOTHES UlLOl WWIC >JU - One incident of note-writing that 11 evenings of each weel; we may go to the . m Violl nncc thp PVPniuff. particularly remember. Two roommates seemed interested in the same girl. One wrote for a date as he was intoxicated with love for her, his roommate saw the note and wrote “some may be in- 1 toxicated with love for you but I am / dead drunk with love for you.” It is needless to say the young lady knew a hall and pass the evening. Once and a while a few of us get together and give a minstrel or perhaps a phoney show. Among a thousand men there is usually some very good talent, and when properly made up and cos tumed, it is amazing how well these “Guys” can impersonate. The other night one impersonated a flapper and we came near having a stampede. You should have seen our pie eating contest. There were ten blackberry pies out in a row on a bench and ten men contested for the award which was to be given to the one who finished his pie first, so down upon their knees with their hands tied behind them, at the sound of the gong they went at it. If you want the biggest laugh in the world try this. When they finished, their faces, of course, were a mass of bleckberry pie. One big strapping fellow was declared the winner, and when the congratulatory aud presentation speech was made, a big box was opened up and after much 0]>ening, with appropriate remarks, a little black pig with a pink ribbon tied around his neck was presented. This 'capped the climax” and the gang scarcely stopped laughing for several days. Some amuse themselves by sitting unwillingly on fresh painted benches ;etting local color for the material of a letter for home. Others exercise them selves following the doctors instructions to keep their eye on that boil, which un fortunately is on the back of their neck, while others have nothing to do but sympathize with themselves in the hos- ]iital. Such are the activities of our post. Please don’t think we spend too much time at fun making. There is lots of work and endless routine. Every day tires us unbearable and the monotony of it all gets on our nerves. If we did not have diversion and some fun, the “Bug House.” Fifteen months for en listed men and two years for officers is long enough for any one, and the most of us are ready to return to the good old U. S. A. whenever we can. In the meantime we do what we can to keep our balance by throwing in all the legiti mate fun making we can. Semi-Antiua! Clearance Sale [oiao: 800 SUITS AND OVBKOOATS In this sale at TWENTY PER CENT REDUCTION 25 DOZEN MANHATTAN SHIETS AT ONE-FOURTH REDUCTION B. A. Sellars &_Sons Style Headquarters BURLINGTON ------ NORTH CAROLINA ^ p. ELON COLLEGE i ALMA MATER For Full Particulars Address PRESIDENT W. A. HARPER, ELON COLLEGE, N. C. t*; J It Doesn’t Take I THE DIGESTIVE POWERS OF A BILLY GOAT ^ ;♦! for one to enjoy our food. It is well prepared and served. COLLEGE CAFE | >■ „ „ (The End.) Be Sure and Stop at When in Burlington ALL FOOD IS HOME-COOKED It is located over Freeman’s Drug Store MRS. S. W. SUMMERS MISS SARA SUMMERS Proprietresses Headquarters for R n n n P Q Spaldmg sporting Goods B J II II I I Ij Office Supplies, Books and Stationery The Melt’s Shop’ BtTRLINGTON, N. C. The College Store has fresh fruits, candy, cold drinks, etc. Wills Book and Stationery Co. GREENSBOEO, N. 0. You will find a complete line of social stationery—including that with college and society seals—at the College Store.
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