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VOLUME VI.
ELON COLLEGE, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1924
NUMBER II
Peace Oratorical Contest
Held Here on Tuesday Night
Is First Contest For Women
'S OflCHESIIill
NEXT CONCERT
0.e, GifiLS ENTEBTIIIK
ST HfilLOiE’EN Piiy
HMSIICE SERVICE
RELO HERE lOESOHy
Three Girls Speak
Misses Levering, Guilford; Elliott
Meredith: McElroy, Elon,
Are Contestants. Win
in Order Named.
CONDUCTED BY MR. BLAIR
Dean A. L. Hook Presides. Judges
Are Rev. J. W. Patton, Mrs. Grace
Connally and Miss Hattie
Ashburn.
The first iiiter-collegiate oratorical
Peace contest ever held for women was
held here on the evening of Armistice
Day. Mr. S. Blair, of Mt. Holly, N.
J., who launched tlie movement, and
who has conducted similar contests for
men for the past fourteen years, had
charge of the program.
Re-presentatlveg from three colleges,
Guilford, Meredith, and Elon, spoke in
this first contest. Guilford was repre
sented by ZVIiss Margaret Levering, who
won the first prize of $60.00 with her
essay, ‘‘A Service of Love in War
Times. Miss Madeline- Elliott was
Meredith’s representative, and Miss
Frances McElroy represented Elon.
Miss Levering, in the prize-winning
essay, stated that the alternative of
war is the irresistible power of good
•will. She told of the work of the
Quakers in reconstructing the devas
tated countries of Europe, of how
those who w^ent to ilo the work met
every situation with alacrity and judg
ment, and tried Christ’s way of helping
others by doing a service for love. She
dechifc>i that tlie- best-’pTTTt of"i^e
Eriends’ work was the restoration of
hope, and that their influence will live
long after the work they have done has
perished.
The second prize of $40.00 went to
Miss Madeline Elliott, whose subject
was “The Part of Colleges in Perpet
uating Peace.” Tliis essay showed the
7\ecessity of educating for peace if war
5a to be avoided. INIiss Elliott pointed
out the facts that colleges have helped
the unthinking majority to accept war
■as inevitable by upholding war heroes
and glorifying their deeds. Colleges
nuist determine the stand tliat youth
(Contonned on Page Two)
MR. J. S. THOMAS SPEAKS
HERE SUNDAY EVENING
PSMEOi’ REGyLfiR
PRQGRM IS 690D ONE
Judges Decide in Favor of Misses Ker-
nodle, Lackey, Smith
and Barrett.
The Psykaleon Literary Society met
in regular session IMonday night. Aft
er the business meeting the follow^ing
program was rendered.
Original Dialogue—“Mr. and Mrs.
13riggs. ” by Carrie Belle Kernodle and
Annie Mae Lackey. Miss Kernodle
took the part of a sophisticated married
lady and Miss Lackey was tlie hen
pecked husband.
Synopsis of “The Four Horsemen of
tlse Apocalypse” by Olyn Barrett. This
book is a story of the World War.
Reading—“The Land of Beginning
Again,” by Alma Smith. She gave it
in a very pleasing manner.
“Humor,” by Ruth Kimball. This
was an exceptionally good paper.
The judges decided in favor of
Misses Kernodle, Lackey, Smith and
Barrett.
The Religious Activities Organiza
tion M^as fortunate in securing Mr, John
S. Thomas as its speaker Sunday night.
Mr. TJiomas is a rising young lawyer of
Burlington and brought a message that
was really worth while. His subject
was “Service.” He handled his sub
ject in such a way that his points were
clearly brought out and was very inter
esting.
W. B. Tererc-11 was leader and intro
duced the speaker.
SOPPER GIUEN ST
LiOIES HJIL B! GIRLS
Four Girls Entertain at UnicLue Hal
lowe’en Affair. Elaborate Re
freshment Course.
Friday afternoon, Oct. 31, a number
of mysterious invitations were received
by several girls at the Ladies Hall, say
ing that their future would be foretold
that night in room 15, from 11:30 to
1:30. When the hour arrived, the
guests were ushered into a room which
was artistically decorated for the oc
casion. The- soft glow of the candles
gave the room a very spooky atmos
phere. The guests were seated quietly
around tha table and a chain of ghost
stories was told. Just a few minutes
before twelve o’clock the hostess in
formed the guests that this was to be a
“Dumb Supper,” so the windows and
doors were thrown open, the light turn
ed very low and every one waited si
lently. Strictly at twelve “A Man’
appeared, and stirred in no other glass
than that of Miss Kathleen Paschall.
Miss Paschall was very much fright
ened and gave her “future husband’
a kick out tbe door. The silence could
be kept no longer and all broke into
merry laughter. The candles were hasti
ly relighted and each joined whole
heartedly in the delicious refreshnie-nts
whicli consisted of an elaborate ice
course, sandwiches, cakes, and candies.
The guests of the evening were: Misses
Lucy Dick. Ila Graham, Ruth Lyerly.
Mabel ^^ichael, Alice Watson. Kathleen
Paschall. Elizabeth Hall. Thyra and
Mabel Wright.
PSIPRELIiS RENOER i
EXCELLENT
Misses Kathleen Paschall, Patton and
Oliver Were Judged
Best on Program.
Tlie Psiphelian Society held its regu
lar meeting last Wednesday and after
the business session an interesting and
varied program was rendered, as fol
lows:
Some Facts About N. C., by Willie
Mae Paschall.
Reading—The Way of a W'oman, by
Gwendolyn Patton. This portrayed the
modern girl taking advantage of leap
year.
Humor—Norma Mattock.
Current Events—Sallie Mae Oliver.
Synopsis of “The Story of the East
and West,” by Kat4ileeii Paschall, was
exceptionally well given.
The judges decided in favor of Misses
Kathleen Paschall, Patton and Oliver.
Will Come to Elon Nov. 21 for Program.
Has Great Reputation Through
out East and South.
The Richmond’s Little Symphony Or
chestra, the second number of the con
cert course of the Muaic Lovers’ Club
of Elon College, will give its concert
here on Friday night, November 21, in
the Whitley Auditorium.
Music lovers who demand the best in
music, both in selection and interpre
tation, will certainly be pleased with
the appearance of this numbe-r of the
concert course. This master attraction
comes with the cordial endorsement of
music clubs and critics tliroughout the
east and south.
Selections from the most loved
Operas, such as The Triumphal Marcli
from “Aida”, the Sextet form “Lu
cia” and the Barcarolle from “The
Thles of Hoffman” introduced by in
formal comments, add much to the mu
sical appreciatio]! of the audience. The
company is composed of high-class ar
tists and has been coached under the
direction of Aaron Richmond, the well-
known Boston Tmpressrio. Movements
from the classic symphonies, selections
from the operas, excerpts from the mu
sical Broadway successes and the old
familiar heart strains like Kentucky
Home and Old Black Joe, especially ar
ranged for this orcliestra, will be play
ed in their concert.
August Teissier, the violinist, will
make the heart beat faster with his
“Gypsy Airs,” and a rare and seldom
heard combination of the ’cello and the
flute will be' included. Also the pro
gram will be interspersed with duets
and string quartette selections. Rare
delights on. every hand await those who
hear.this concert. broyQrht to Elon Col
lege at a very low price by the Music
Lovers’ Club.
C. M. CANNON.
ETO
ORGANIZE TREIR CLASS
Professor Barney Elected Sponsor. Paul
Walker and Hazel Knott
Elected to Office.
The second meeting of the Freshman
class \^•as held last Friday immediately
after lunch for the purpose of electing
otlier officers. At this time the spon
sor, student senator and council repre-
sentati^'es were elected. The senate anil
council representatives claimed their
attention first and the result of their
voting made Paul C. Walker, student
senate member from the Freshman class.
!Mr. Walker is very popular with the
members of his class and also upper
classmen. Miss Hazel Knott w^as chosen
by tlie young women as their represen
tative at the student council table. This
over the class undertook the task of
choosing a sponsor. To this position
Prof. J. W. Barney was elected by ac
clamation, Tliis is his first year here,
but he has become very popular among
the students in the short tiine that he
has been here. Because of limited time
the class adjourned until Thiirsday, at
that time they will complete their staff
of officers.
Miss Dessie Banks visited relatives
in Durham this week-end.
Miss Louise Dunn visited on the hill
Saturday and Sunday.
C. W, Gordon spent the week-end at
his home at Brown Summit.
Twenty-four Freshman Girls Enter
tained Royally by the Beta
Omicron Beta.
“Have on your costume;
Don’t be late;
Ghosts will call
At half past eight.”
Such was the wording of a number
of invitations received about a week
ago by twenty-four Freshman girls.
Wlio or what the ghosts would be was
the subject of much talk and of many
questions directed at everyone who
might possibly be a ghost. However
costumes were made and at last Thurs
day niglit arrived. Ghosts were seen
creeping about the halls of West Dormi
tory beckoning to the guests, who, af
ter a spooky journey, were conducted
to tlie girls gymnasium. There they
were led to a cheerful room lit by
candles and a warm glow from a real
fireplace. Pumpkins, leaves and corn
stalks gave the Hallowe’en effects while
rugs and cushions furnished comfort.
The ghosts unmasked and by giving
tlieir yell and singing revealed them-
scdves as the Beta Omicron Beta girls.
After welcoming the guests with a short
poem, apples and peanuts wore served
while games were played, and ghost
stories told.
The guests then visited the Haunted
Alley where blood-curdling things were
found, followed by a trip to the Fish
ing Pond, then by a scramble for for
tunes, receiving many surprises at all
these places. A contest was held, Mi«s
Susi^Elder being the winner.
Punch came next, and while this was
being served more games and informal
stunts took place. The guests were then
presented with witch favors, and were
told good night by a shower of kisses,
■ Tho?5p present w-ere; Misses Susie
Elder, Rosebud and Ruth Kimbal, Em
ma Morgan, Anna Phillips, Hannah
Newman, Carrie Belle Kernodle, Mae
Oliver, Ida Lewis Kapps, Estelle Kelly,
Elsie Jones, Bob Gatewood, Gladys
Holt, Lillian Cooper, Frances Sterrett,
Elizabeth Patterson, Julia Clem, Fleda
Summers. Annie Lou Brannock. Alberta
Atkinson and Louise Caveness.
THREE OAy CONFERENCE
SESSIOI APPLE’S CHAPEL
Many of Elon Faculty and Students on
Program. Great Number Are
Attending From Elon.
The ninety-ninth session of the North
(^n>*olina and ^''irginia Christian Con
ference convened at Apple’s Chapel
Cliurch near McLeansvillc. Tuesday
morning.
Dr. P. H. Fleming of Burlington,
president of the Conference was in
charge. Rev. Stanley ,C. Harrell of
Durham is secretary.
Tlie Apple’s Chapel Christian Cliurch
is one of the oldest and finest country
churches in the county. Rev. C. E.
Gerringer is the pastor. The sessions
which began on Tuesday morning will
last throughout three days.
Many Elon people are on the program
at this convention including:
Rev. J. E. McCauley, Dr. J. O. Atkin
son, Dr. W. A, Harper, Dr. W. P. Law
rence, Rev. H. E. Crutchfield, and Dr.
W. S. Alexander.
Many students from the College and
people of the community are attending
this conference.
Miss Nannie Sue Dunn has returned
to her work, after an illness of several
weeks.
LIEUT. T. E. POWELL IS SPEAKER
Appropriate Music Rendered by Miss
Nolan at the Organ. Service
Very Impressive.
College classes were suspended after
eleven o’clock on Tuesday in honor of
Armistice Day.
Several students went over to Dur
ham to see the Wake Forest-Trinity
game, but the greater number of them
went to the chapel to enjoy the Armis
tice Day program, which was in charge
of Professor Powell and Coach Corboy.
Afte-r the organ prelude everybody
joined in the singing of “America.”
Then Professor Powell made a brief, to-
the-point talk, suited to the occasion.
He spoke from the standpoint of a
veteran of the World War. High trib
ute was paid to the boys who we-nt
“West” during the conflict.
Then he showed how our boys went
to the front ready to have extinguished
the divine spark of life which was
theirs to pass on to the future.
With a parting injunction that wo
should so shape our lives that the great
principles for which lives were sacri
ficed might be perpetuated in the hearts
of man, he closed and Mr. Amick, dis
missed with prayer.
ROOSTERS CONTINOINO
Schedule Has Been Changed on Ac
count of Activities Here. Cl«ta
Shows Improvement
The program of the Boosters’ Club
continues to be a big hit with tlie high
schools. During the past week three
engagements have occurred, at Haw
River, Monticello and McLeansville.
Enthusiastic audiences greeted the
boys at each place.
Heavy student activities around the
Thanksgiving season necessitated the
curtailment of the itinerary somewhat.
Only one more program is scheduled be
tween now and Thanksgiving, that be
ing at the Eli-Whitney High School,
Wednesday night, November 19, at Sax-
apahaw.
Steady improvement is seen in the
numbers on -the program, and the pro
gram will be in fine shape to take on
the larger schools shortlv.
CHAPEL SERVICES FOR
THIS WEEK ARE GOOD
At chapel servico Monday morning
.we had as speaker Rev. W. F. Stevens.
Mr. Stevens is remembered as being
one of the greatest basketball players
that ever set foot upon the Elon cam
pus. He was also one of the most popu
lar students, being high in scholarship
and character. His talk was greatly en
joyed by everyone who heard him. Ho
gave wholesome advice to the students.
Gave them something to think about.
The chapel hour Tuesday was given
over to the- Armistice Day program,
conducted by Lieut. Powell and Coach
Corboy. Very impressive program.
Wednesday the speaker was Professor
F. S. Blair of Guilford College. He
brought for the student body’s appiov
al a resolution asking that a “Peace”
lesson be included in the International
Sunday School Lesson. The student
body approved of this by a vote. Aft
er this he made a short talk upon the
subject of peace. Prof. Blair is quite
an interesting speaker.