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SEE OUE ADVERTISERS rOE SERVICE AND SATISFACTION jHaroon mh iiolb MAROON AND GOLD CARRIES THE BEST ADVERTISING VOLUME VI. ELON COl-LEGE, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1924 NUMBER 13 IHIIIfV NEW eUlLDINGS AND WALL GRACE THE CAMPUS AT OLD ELON Christian Education Building, Last of the Five Nearing Completion. Modern in Every Detail. DORMITORIES TO COME PHIS ARE ENTERTAINED BY HONORARY HIEMOEHS Misses Nelson, Fielding and Scully Pre sent Program to Society, With the completion of the Oliristian JEducation Building at Kloi] College, -which is now receiving the finishing touches, the rebuilding program will l.*e flnished at a total cost of three quarters of a million dollars. 1 Two new dormitories are coiitcra-j plated in the near future, but for the present tlie erection and equipping of the five new buildings, landscaping and enclosing the campus, and the building of driveways and walks, will 1in>sli ihe work begun more than a year ago. The iive large buildings are especially de- signcl for efiicient administration of ?ollege work l)oth as to the location and the structural arrangement of the build ing, and are fire j>roof and modern in every respect. A brick wall has been erected entire ly around the large campus at a cost of $25,000.00, which has been completed with the exception of the stone caps and iron gates for the entrances, and the work of landscaping and grassing the twenty-live acre plot on which the new buildings stand is under way. O.’wo miles of concrete walks, connecting every buildijig of the college-, the new buildings all being connected by colon nades, have already been laid, and work on the circular driveways, which will be constructed of crushed granite, is pro gressing nicoly. Besides the new building.s and im- ■provements on the campus itself, around -$40,000.00 has been spent on improving the old buildings, the power liouse, and the heating and lighting systems. Tho Alamance Building ,which is the -center building and the largest of the new group, is used for the officers and class rooms. This building was formal ly presented to the college last May a*^ commoncement by Mr. W. E. Sharpe of Burlington, ropresenting the citizens of >of Alamance county. The Whitley Au- ditoiium building was finished last May in time for the commencement exercises This splendid auditorium also houses the Music Department, and contains (Continued on Page Three) On last Thursday night the Philolo- gian Literary Society held one of the best meetings of the year. After the transaction of business was completed, it was announced that the society would be favored by a program pre sented by three of the recently elected lionorary members. The members pre senting the program were, Miss Nelson, of the violin department; Miss Scully, OF HALL GIVEN A DELIGHTFUL PARTY Sophomore Girls Entertain Their Sister Class. Many G-ames and Contests. Great Time. A few days ago when the* seniors en tered their rooms after lunch much to their surprise, they found some unusu ally small letters on their tables; some what smaller tlian many were accus- tomi'd to getting. The result was a ])reak for the tables to see who could get there first and find out what these curious little envelopes could contain. THANKSGIVING DAY TO BE OBSERVED HERE THDRS. Service In Morning. Play to Be Given By Philologians That Night. ORCHESTRA PLEASES A LARGE AUDIENCE HEBE Thanksgiving is always a season of heightened activity among the stiulents at Elon and this day is looked forward to as one of the festal days of the col lege year. The annual entertainment of the Philologian Literary Society iu the evening will close tiie activitios. In the morning of Thanksgiving day a special service will be held in the col- VESPER SERVICE TO RE RENDERED HEBE SUNDAY -Second One to be Given. Miss Nolan at the Organ. Public Invited. Every Member Proved Himself An Artist. The Ensemble Work Especially Good, CARLTON LIBRARY BUILDING of the expression department, and Miss Fielding of the voice department. The first number of the program was violin solos given by Miss Nelson. She played Adazio, by Bcis and a serenade by Pierrie. Miss Nelson, who is an excellent violinist, held complete sway of the audience. This number was grejitly enjoyed by the society. This was followed by three vocal so los by Miss Fielding. She sang, “My Lovely Celia”, by Higgins; Blackbird's Song, by Scott, and The Nightingale TTas a Lyre of Gold, by Mhelpley. ^tiss Fielding delighted the society with her beautiful voice \,l:ich seemed to bo at its b**st on ^iiis occasion. The last number was a reading. King Robert of Sicily, by Miss Scully. This was a \’erv enjoyable selection and Miss Scully showed that she was a veiy gifted reader This j)rogr.',)n was tlie most en;,oy'^d of anv *thG' society has had presented this year. It was a ]>rogram of a na ture which the society is not privileged Upon investigation, of only a few sec onds, they turnel away with glad faces for it meant an invitation to the recep tion room at 9 o’clock. All were left woiulering wlio tho hostess could be. From then on the seniors were con stantly gazing at their watchc-s counting the hours and even minutes until this thrilling event should take place. Fin ally, the hour came and the seniors marched in and whom did they see stnnding around but the Sophomore girls witli countenances of welcome. All wore seated and soon the fun of the evening began. The number he;iding the list of amuse ments was a one act, one scene drama entitled “The Nuts.” Tlie characters taking the leading parts being Misses Ruby Rowland, Annie- Mae Lackey, C’hiyo Tto, and Bessie Martin. Miss Sallie Mae Oliver being chosen as the “wise” Senior. Hardly had they ended this before they were rushod througli other contests, such as, toj^ting the menioj’v and also the vocabulary, lege church by the pastor. Dr. W. S. Alexander. The Varicty-Alumni foot ball game will provide entertainment and excitement in the afternoon. Then the Thanksgiving dinner given by the Collc-ge to the students and visiting friends is always an enjoyable item. Tlie evening will be taken up with the Philologian entertainment, which this year will be given in the form of a threo act comedy entitled “Dulcy, ” by George S. Kaufman and jMarc Connelly. Tho ontertainmentc, of this society from year to year are always of a high order, and the play this year promises to eclipse all former entertainments. Miss Mary F. Schully and Miss Pauline T. Nelson, of the college Expression and Music dejiartmf’nts, have been coaching and directing the play. Those who will take part in the- en tertainment as members of the PJiilolo- gian Ijiterary Society are: R. Jl. Hook. W. B. Terrell, G. L. Williams, M. G. Stanley. J. (’. Lathan, F. L. Gibbs, .1. H. Dolbir. A. J. Strum, Jr., J. E. McCau- The Richmond’s Little Symphony Or chestra, the second number on the Lv- ceum concert courst of the Elon Music liovers' Club, gav-.^ their concert here Friday night in the Whitley auditorium. Despite the inclement weather a large and appreciative audience was p;--seut find enjoyed tlie music. The ensemble work of the Orchos'rra was very good and special mention should be made of the “Triumphal !March ” from Opera “Aida,” by Ver di; the Overture “Raymond” by Thomas, the Hungarian Fantasie by Tobani, and also of the beautiful ar rangement of “My Old Kentucky Home.” Each member of the orches tra is an artist. The orchestra was repeatclly encored and generously res ponded. Mr. Zide, the first violinist, displayed a masterly technique in his brilliant rendition of the “Gypsy Airs” by Sara- sate. Mr. LaPierre, piano soloist and ac companist, played Liszt’s “Rigolette” with wonderful skill and interpretation. His own arrangement of the Aria from Madam Butterfly was very beautiful. He responded to enthusiastic cncores with two dainty operatic airs. “Sere nade” by Titi, played by Meesrs. Pierce and Crumrine, cellist and flutist, show ed skill and artistic finish, and they re sponded to a hearty encore by giving a most exquisite rendition of Lobitsky’s “Dream of the Shepherdess.” The string quartette gave a beauti ful interpretation of McDowelPs “To a White Rose,” and an arrangement of “Old Black Joe.” The blending of tones gave almost the effect of one great instrument. The next number of the concert course is eagerly anticipated by all who have heard the first two splendid con certs. The Opera “Don Pasquale,” by Donizetti, with Irene Williams, the famous American soprano, in the lc*ad- ing role, will be given in December, an nouncement of date to bo made shortly. Sunday afternoon ;i,t four o'clock tho second vesper sov\ice v\ill be liold in the Whitley Auditorium at Elon (’ollege. •The })ublic is cordially invited. Miss Katherine Nolan, head of the Organ Department of the college, will be in charge of tho \espor services, playing the large Skinner Organ. This feature of the religious life of the college and community was begun by Miss Nolan several weeks ago. The fi.rst vesper service so much enjoy ed and proved to l)e such a success that she was requested to continue these services from time to time. For the vesper service Sunday after noon the general theme will be “Thanksgiving.^’ Those who have heard Miss Nolan play will be especial ly interested in this announcement, and those who have not had the opportunity before will enjov this treat. WHITLEY AUDITORIUM to heor very often, and was therefore interesting on account of its rarity as well as the exccllcnce of the numbers presented. BIBLE THOUGHT PRAYER;—Lord, Thou has been our dwelling place in all generations, and in Thee we are safe. May this know ledge perfc-ct our faith. for which prizes were offered. The for mer contest was won by Miss Bessie Walker and the latter was a tie be tween Missc-s Oliver, Lackey, Grissom and Braxton. Last but not least was the apple con test in which Miss Grissom showed her ability for biting apples on a string. A course of delicious refreshments (Coutonued on Page Two) ley, A. T. Braxton, IM. M. Johnson, T. V. Huoy, E. W. A^ickers, E. H. Gillip.m, R. W. rtley, G. P. Crynu'«, M. G. Wick er, Robert Byrd, A. B. Johnston, J. N. Denton, and three other young men who will play the part of women but whose names have been kept secret and do not appear on the program. A great number of visitors ar^ ex pected on the hill on this occasion ISICLDVEBS’CLUB HAS All ENJOYABLE EVENING Give Musical Program at the Home of Dr. and Mrs. W. P. Lawrence Tho Music Lovers’ Club of i"j!on Col lege mot last Friday night in their reg ular monthly session at tho home of Dr. and ^Trs. W. P. Lawrence, with Miss Lila ISewman, Prof. 0. W. John son, Dr. and !Mrs. Lawrence as hosts and hostesses. Miss Ethel Hill rc-ndored a paper on “Modern Music,” and Miss Florence Fisher sang, “All Soul’s Day,” “Home ward,” and “Devotion,” all by Strauss. Piano solos by Miss Nelson pleased all. She played “May Night.” by Palmgren, ‘ ‘ Irish Tuene from Coun ty Derry,” and “Country Gardens,” by Grainger. The final item of the musical program was a trio consisting of Migs Berkley, pianoforte. Miss Nelson, violin, and Mr, Everett, cornet. They rendered “Bar carolle,” by Offenbach. The meeting ended with the serving of refreshments by the hosts and hos tesses.
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