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MAROON AND GOLD
May i8, 1923
£0aroon anD (Bold
Member of the North Carolina Colle
giate Press Association
Published Weekly by the Students of
ELON COLLEGE
Entered at the Post-Office at Elon Col
lege, N. C., as second-class matter.
Two Dollars Per College Year
Sion M. Lynam Editor
W. B. Terrell ....... Managing Editor
W. C. Elder Business Manager
R. W. Utley Ass’t Business Mgr.
Curtis Price .... Advertising Manager
J. O. Atkinson^ Jr. . . Ass’t Adv. Mgr.
W. J. Hooks Circulation Manager
G. L. Williams ... Ass’t Cir. Manager
Kate Strader .... Ass’t Cir. Manager
E. D. Clements Publicity Editor
■ff- W. Hook .... Editor for the Alumni
Advertising Rates Upon Request
CLOSING THE VOLUME
^^'ith this issue of Maroon and
Gold we close the present volume
of our paper. It is with a feeling
of regret that we make an end.
Our labor has sometimes been
hard, but we have loved it always,
and because of our love for the
work it has seemed easier.
.\s we come to the close of this
college year, and close this \ol
ume of the paper, we could wish
for nothing more than that it has
brought to each t)f its readers the
sai^ie full measure of gladness
which it has brought to us. We
have wanted it to win its way into
the heart of every reader, and to
make a permanent place for it
self there. We have tried to make
it interesting for every reader,
and to carry something each week
adapted to the particular taste of
every reader. If we have failed,
the regret is ours.
This is the closing of a volume
only,—there are other years to
come. Let us hope for many oth
er years, and in those years we
shall attempt to giv'e to those who
follow its pages a better Maroon
and Gold.” The support of stu
dents an,d alumni has been most
pleasing, and we deeply appreci
ate all that they have done. If
this support continues, and grows
as it should grow, the future of
Maroon and Gold is destined to
pass along a golden pathway of
delight.
No one could know’ its weak
nesses better than we who have
lived close to it. We know that
these weaknesses are many, but
we know, too, that w’orking to
gether we can strengthen them,—
and w'e will. Let us resolve with
this closing issue that the coming
years shall have our most loyal
support and co-operation.
COMMENCEMENT
The announcements made else
where in this issue of our paper
would seem to indicate a most ex
cellent commencement season.
The roster of speakers bears
names well know'n as men of dis
tinction and pow'er. This com
mencement promises to be one of
the best in the history of the col
lege.
In spite of the difficulties at
tending it due to the burning of
the administration building, there
w’ill be features of a high order.
The usual features of the season
have been cared for, and friends
of the colleg'e have been generous
in their offers of assistance.
This commencement promises
to be the best of all Elon’s com
mencements, but the thing which
makes it unique is the fact that
it will mark the end of an old
era and the beginning of a new in
the history of the college. Those
who pass from the tender nur
ture of .Alma Mater at this com
mencement will not pass down
the old aisle of the loved audi
torium as so many others have
done, nor , will they know the
stately halls of the new buildings.
They stand between the two, and
it is a signal honor which is theirs.
They wdll pay the last rites to
the old order, and will open the
door through which the new day
shall pass in all its radiance. It
W’ill be, indeed, a commencement
for them. They will commence
the battles of life, and they will
commence a fairer day and a larg
er life for their Alma Mater.
niAROOII AND GOLD WILL
HAVE Symill NUMDEDS
Sion M. Lynam to Undertake Work of
Publishing Paper During the
Summer Months.
It lins been decided to conthine the
publication of Maroon and (toUI during;
the snninier months. It is believed that
a niediinu for keei>in^' students and col
lege ii) touch with each otiu'r and for
fainiliarizinji' the liijili school graduates
with the high order of work done here
is needed. 'I'be summer numbers of
Maroon and (iold hav(‘ come in answer
to that feelin.u'.
Sion Lynam. the present editor of
the paper will ha\e charge of the summer
issues, 'rhere will be six of these sum
mer numbers published on the first and
Mfteentb of the tiiree summer months,
'riie paper is to remain a .student publi
cation and will voice the opinions of the
students and alumni of the college so far
as possible.
T’n order to make the summer n«un-
bers of Maroon and (xold a success, and
to assure its continnani-e it will be neces
sary for every student and alumnus and
alumna to raly to the support of the
editor. .Mr. Lynam is entering upon un
tried work, and be confidenty believes in
the peo))le whom lie is to serve after
three years of woi'k with them in various
capacities on the college paper.
It will be the aim of the editor to
interest every reader, and to bring them
in close and intimate contact with the
college. He will undertake for the bene
fit of high school graduates to give an
intimate inside knowledge of Elon which
would be impossible through any other
mediinn. This line of work should hold
1 large interest for the alunmi of the
college, since heads of the various de
partments will talk about their work and
plans with those whom they are to
teach.
FORT SNOG IS SCENE DE
JOYOOS SENIOR PICNIC
Col. R. L. Holt Aids in Making the Day
a Great Success—G-ives Many
Provisions.
On the morning of May 11 bright and
early tlie members of the senior class
were up at si-x and ready for what the
day would bring forth. It was their
picnic day. Cars were packed to over
flowing with e.ats and seniors hung on.
Amid yells and cheers the happy bunch
set forth. All cares w^ere left behind
and books w^ere forgotten.
After a thrilling morning drive they
landed at Piney Shoals, where break
fast was cooked and eaten on the sands
of the creek bank. The entire break
fast w'as quite informal. Edge, Rhodes
and Kirkland were chief cooks at their
request for practice. Crutchfield found
his chosen profession slicing bread.
Fresh eggs w’ere served, the salt hav
ing been spilled in BilFs coupe due to
Mary Nelle Holland’s ignorance in do
mestic affairs.
Daring escapades such as slipping on
the rocks, crossijig the swinging bridge,
and sensational climbs w’ere the fea
tures of the early morning. Nonnie
Bailey raised a howl from the class
when she fell in.
Cars decorated with w^et hose were
again loaded this time with seniors,
turned toward Fort Snug, where the
day began. Mr. Holt greeted the crowd
with one boiled ham, bread, cakes,
cookies, pickles, lemons, sugar, a crate.
of oranges, apples, bunch of bananas,
ten pounds of candy, two freezers of
cream and a hearty welcome. The first
thing he did was to introduce them to
his home. Next boats were unlocked in
which happy couples drifted all day.
No dinner was served. The dining room
was open to all at all times of the day.
It is not necessary to say it was fre
quently visited; w'hile punch bowls at
tracted no little attention with their
peculiarly colored lemonade. In fact,
it is much easier to tell what w’as not
done than to enumerate what was done.
The chaperon reports no trouble.
At 7 o’clock they loaded again for
Burlington theater, where they were
guests of Mr. Holt. By 10 o ’clock they
were pitched back into collcge and. dor
mitory life, all of which they appreci
ated more for having had such a day.
Professors T. E. Powell and L. M.
Cannon were chaperons for the day, but
because of the ease with which they
adapted themselves to the gaiety of
the occasion it was difficult to differen
tiate between students and chaperons.
w. T, scon willIead
RELIGIOUS ACIIVITIES
Nannie Aldridge and W. B. Terrell to
Assist in Work—Coming Year
Promises Well.
The cabinets of the religious organi
zations met yesterday afternoon and
elected the cabinet of the Religious Ac
tivities Organization. W. T. Scott, a
member of the junior class, was chosen
as president of the organization. Miss
Nannie Aldridge of the same class was
elected vice president, and W. B. Ter
rell, of the sophomore class, was made
secretary-treasurer.
All these officers are well fitted for
the positions to w’hich they have been
elected, and it is felt that they will
carry on the work of the organization
in an efticieni way.
Mr. Scott has been active in Y. M.
C. A. and C. E. as well as doing active
ministerial w’ork at the present time.
He is a capable man for this work.
Miss Aldridge has bene actively identi
fied with C. E. and is a faithful worker
in Y. W. work. She w'ill do her part
in making the organization a success
next year. Mr. Terrell has served as
secretary of the Y. M. C. A. and has
had experience as treasurer of the soph
omore class. He is well prepared to
fill the office for which he has been
chosen.
Plans w'ere discussed for the work
next year and important committees
were appointed.
M. Z. Rhodes, the retiring president,
has dojie much for the organization
during the past year and his efforts
are largely responsible for the good
w'ork the organization has been able
to accomplish.
MEMBERS OF SIGMA PHI
BETA GO A-CAMPING
The members of the Signva Phi Beta
left Saturday afternoon on their annu
al camping trip. The trip this year
was to Coble’s pond, a location only
a short distance from the college.
The members of the organization
spent the afternoon and night in the
grove surrounding the pond. Fishing,
swimming and rowing—together with
eating—were the favorite sports for
the campers.
For some time it has been the custom
of the Sigma Phi Beta group to take a
camping trip at the end of the spring
semester. This trip was probably as
enjoyable as any in the past. The only
conflict was the lack of recuperation
of the seniors from their gaity of the
day before on the senior picnic.
NOTICE! NOTICE!
Belt witli buckle.
Dorine case.
Black and brown fountain pens.
Parasol with white ring.
Pin with initial.
(’resceut pin.
Narrow ribbon.
Pair child’s kid gloves.
If owner’s do not claim lost property
by May 20. finders please call at Dean’s’
office, West Dormitory.
.J. *j«
SIMMON SEEDS ^
HOMEWARD BOUND
Still we’re paling round together,
Lagging through the dull routine,
But the year is closing for us,
With the campus clothed in green.
All these months we've longed for June.
When the trunks are homeward tagged,
Longed at times in deep despair,
For the time has surely dragged.
\^’e want to go home, w'e do,
And slam the books aside,
And turn June, July, and August,
Into one gay joy-ride.
1'he freshies will hie to their mamas.
The Sophs to girls that are true,
“I'he Juniors will grind out their backwork,
^riie Seniors find that their picnic is
through.
'The whole gang, unless we're mistaken,
\\'hen home and tilings have grown
still.
Will spend a lot of time a longing.
For the routine and the Ilill.
K. A. D. A.
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'riie cold spells keep the ladies from
['-ringing their furs out.
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\>'hiskers are a joke on some of our
best peoi)le.
M M M
Bobbed hair isn’t a bit pretty to a
hair pin manufacturer.
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The Iiigh school seniors do not believe
that the meek shall inherit the earth.
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Dr. Cone handed out more dope than
a regular physician.
[g ia (pi
A good lecturer often influences your
life for half a day.
Cotton resembles silk in price at least,
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Small boys learn as much about life-
from their pups as from their teachers,
M M M
A dull razor blade ends a perfect day
before breakfast.
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The lover of fishing is undecided wheth
er to hug or kill his boss these days.
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“Putting up with'’ is a splendid term
when applied to some hotels.
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Some clerks can sleep‘*with their eyes
oj>en.
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Often success depends on the distance
you stay from the stock market.
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The firm of Tug and Wug announce
their removal from Elon to the beach
beside the sea, w'here they can be found
playing with the mermaids.
JAKE BLAKE
SAYS:
Them bow-legged stu
dents will go home a
round-about way.
Bonnie-B hair nets and powder
puffs for the girls on sale at the
College Store.
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