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ELON COLLEGE LIBRARY SLON OOLLIOB, , C. BANQUET SEASON HAS OPENED Jlaroon anb #olb BE LOYAL OE BE WARE VOLUME VII. ELON college, N. C., WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 1926. NUMBER 18 Elon Basket Ball Quint Is Defeated On Home Floor In Two Last Games Of Season PLAYED HARD Games Are Hard Fought, But The Christians Are Unable to With stand the Visitors’ Attack. DICKENS AND BYRD STAR Gamte Played February 23rd and 24th, Which End The Season For Elon. N. C. STATE GAME Christians put up good figbt here February 3rd against N. C. State, but were conquered 27 to 18, in one of the best games seen on the home court this #eason. The game opened fast from the start and at no time did it lag, Elon taking the first scoring on Dickens’ foul which Newman tossed in. Then State took a spurt, which lead Elon was never able to overcome, though at times they were tagging close onto the Wolfpack score. The home team was forced to long shots when they could not pierce the State defense, but the Christians fought hard. 'J'he first half closed 16 to 11 in favor of State but the Elon supporters came back strong in the second period and for the first eight minutes did not allow a tally against them, and with abont *ix minutes to play the score stood 18 to 20 in favor of State. Dickens and Watkins, however, came in with two more field goals and Brown added a foul for the final point. Dickens was the outstanding player for State and the high scorer, with Byrd doing the best work for Elon. Line-up and summary: Elon (18) Pos. N. C. State (27) Newman (5) Dickens (9) Right Forward Bock (4) Gresham (2) Left Forward Jrntchfield (0) Brown (5) Center ^yrd (8) Watkins (4) Right Guard Kelly (1) McDowell (5) : Left Guard Substitutions: N. C. State—Williams ■for Gresham, Spence (2) for Brown, Brown for Spence. Elon—Raub for Byrd, Byrd for Crutchfield. Referee—Steiner (Duke). I WAKE FOREST GAME Elon lost the final game of the sea- «0Q to Wake Forest on the home floor, February 24th, >)y the score of 20 to 15, in a game whicli was roughed up con- (Continued on Page 3) BASEBALL SCHEDULE IS ANNOUNCED BY MANAGER Seventeen Games to Be Played, Six of WMch Are at Home, and One at Burlington. The baseball schedule foT the spring term has just been announced by the graduate manager, Barney, which in cludes seventeen games, six of which are to be played on Comer field, and one at Burlington. The schedule includes teams former ly played, with the addition of the United States Marines, which is a game to be played in Burlington, Harden Park, on March 19th. The Fort Bragfg team will be seen on the home field this year, the former (Continued on Page 3) rj c. A. HAS CHARGE OF SUNDAY NIGHT SEBVICE “Transformation” is Subject and Several Take Part in an Instruc tive Program. Tlie regular session of the religious activities organization, whicli meets on Sunday evenings, was furnished a pro gram by the Young Men^s Christian Association, Sunday, February 21st. The subject was ‘‘Transformation.’’ Tlie following program was rendered with W. L. McLeod as leader: R. M. Hook—“Darkness Into Light. J. D. Gorrell — “Weakness to Strength.” Paul McXeil—“Hatr6d Into Love.’’ E. W. Vickers—“The Poor Becomes Rich.” J. R. Walker—“The Foolish Be comes Wise.” R. E. Brittle—“Sorrow Into Joy.” These men gave some very interest ing talks, which were enjoyed by those present. MOTION PICTURES FULLY Jr. H. E. Crutchfield. W. P. Lawrence and J. R. Walker Get Special Mention. The Philologian Literary Society met Thursday evening, February 18th, to discuss motion pictures. The boys on program gave some interesting facts concerning the taking, making, and showing of motion pictures, V. G. Hook discussed “The Taking of Pictures.” In this he gave a discussion of cameras and the art of photography. G. P. Crymes showed the value of pic tures as a recreation in “Motion Pic tures in Recreation.” M. G. Stanley gave a talk on “Mo tion Pictures in Industry and Educa tion.” E. W. Vickers then gave some rich liumor which filled the society with laugliter. Then came tlie best piece on program. J. R. Walker gave a declamation en titled “Bo Carefnl Si.” C. W. Kipka gave an interesting dis cussion of the living of the Mexicans. Mr. Kipka has visited in Mexico and liad quite an experience there. The query, “Resolved: That motion pictures are a detriment to society,” was debated, with H. E. Crutchfield and M. G. Wicker on the affirmative, and W. P. Lawrence, Jr. and Tom Corbitt on the negative. The decision committee decided in favor of the negative with Crutchfield and W. P. Lawrence, Jr. the best on their respective sides, and J. R. Walker best oratorically. WANTED! A companion for the Tau Zeta Phi banquet. The qualifications are: The companion must belong to tlie sex wearing trousers. The said companion should also be from the white race. Send all applications to Miss Lillian Walker— Wire, ’phone, write, radio, or see her personally. KAPPA PSI NU CLUB HOST TO OLD MEMBERS AT ITS ANNUAL BANQUET Many Old Men Return and En joy a Touch of Their Old School Life. W. C. GORDON PRESIDES On the night of Saturday, February 27th, there were gathered in the West Dormitory, at six-tliirty, a large g^oup of happy people ready to fare forth to the seventli annual banquet of the Kap pa Psi Nu. Of these about half were old men, or alumni of the club and the school. It was one uf those rare occa sions when men of former years coine and gather with the men of today and feel that they arc a part of the riotous ly happy present. At the hour of six-thirty the group formed a line and walked to the ban quet hall in the Y. M. C. A. Here under the guidance of C. W. Gordon as toast master, the following program was ren dered: Kappa Psi Nu Yell Welcame C. W. Gordon Response Margaret Neblett Music Madge Woods Reading Mrs. L. M. Cannon Violin Solo L. F. Johnson, Jr. Toast to the Old Men.... II. Richardson Response P. E. Lindley I Throughout the evening an orchestra composed of otudoiitJ furiiieihcd mu»ic. A delightful five-conrse dinner was (Continued on Page 3) “UP THE LAUUEB,” TITLE UF NEXT PICTURE HERE Story of a Woman, Who, Through Double Sacrifice, Saves The Man She Loves. The picture, “Up The Ladder,” comes to us Saturday, March 6th. Here’s the summary: Title—“Up The Ladder.” Star—Virginia Valli. From stage play of the same name by Owen Davis. Time—Present. Locale—New York City. Length—Six reels. A secret love for another w'oman was destroying the millions which James Van Clinton had accumulated through his ijivention, the tclevisionphone. Van’s wife, a lovely, self-sacrificing yoTjng woman, often waited at home w'liile he was out on “special business” at nights. She suspected nothing. She wanted liim to be happy. Had she not sacrificed her great home—arad pitted her entire future to aid the penniless inventor? At their fifth wedding anniversary Van came home late. In his pocket his little daughter discovered a parcel. A gift, the wife thought. Mrs. Van Clin ton insisted that the child place it back. Blit Van left the parcel secure in his pocket, unknowing that his family knew about it. Mrs. Van Clinton phoned a charming (Continued from Page 3) CAMPUS CALENDAR March 6—Alpha Pi Delta Ban quet. March 13—Tau Zeta Phi Ban quet. March 15—Spring term begins. April 6—Concert number. Clios Present the ”Dnst of The Earth” Which Serves as Fitting Climax For Monday lOTlTliyKIIPPyilS ITS FINE iiAL BANQUET The Old Members and Guests Join With The Boys and Have a Time of Merriment. PSIPHELIANS GIVE THEIR GOOD WEEKLY PHOGHAM Misses Calhoun, Nobles, and Graham Given Special Mention. The Psiphelian Literary Society held its regular meeting Wednesday evening, February 17. After business was con ducted the following program was rendered: Essay—Beulah Hodges. A page from a diary—Julia Woodson. An Oral Story—Foy Matlock. Piano Solo—Marie Nobles. My Ideal Life Work—Lois Calhoun. Current Events—Norma Matlock. College Humor—Nannie Graham. Those receiving special mention were: Misses Calhoun, Nobles, and Graham. The Iota Tau Kappa, doeorated un der its favorite colors, held its annual banquet in the Y. M. C. A. banquet hall Saturday night, February 20th. The tables in the hall were arranged in the shape of I. T. K. which is emblematic of the Iota Tau Kappa. The tables were beautifully decorated with the fraternity colors and 2arge bunches of red roses, the fraternity flower, ordained the tables. The feast was enjoyed by every one present. Merriment and enjoyment was furnished for the evening by a selected program, in co-oi*dination with the Elon Boosters’ orchestra. Mr. E. P. McLeod acted as toastmaster and very cordially welcomed the guest-s to sit with them in an evening of merriment and enjoyment together, an evening away from the mystic realm of the Iota Tau Kappa. Response Bernice Hartman Toast M. G. Stanley Response W. C. Elder Reading Francis Sterrett (Continued on Page 3) TROTH” IS DISCUSSED WITHY. W.C. A. LEADING Program About The Real Value of Truth and Frankness. Last Sunday evening, the Y. W. C. A. leading in the religious services discus sed “Truth,” with Miss Rosebud Kim ball as leader. A hymn was sung and the following program rendered: Julia Woodson—“What is Truth?” Daphney Spratt—“How Does Truth Help in Life?” Misses Woods and Osborne—Duet, “The Old Rugged Cross.” Graham Rowland ■— ‘ ‘ Love For Truth.” Lucy McCargo—“Value of Truth in Our Everyday Life.” Edith Way—“Why Do We Fear The Truth?” These young women’s talks were en joyed by a good size audience that was out to hear them. IS BIG SUCCESS Celebrating Washington’s Birth day, Better Known to Elonites and Friends as Clio Day. AUDITORIUM IS PACKED Wesley Williams, O. W. Jones, and W. C. Grlfflin Play Epecially Well. Clio Day, as the date of February 22nd is known on the Elon College campus, came to a fitting close Monday evening with the presentation by the members of the Clio Literary Society the play entitled “The Dust of the Earth.” February 22nd is a holiday in the college calendar and besides being the anniversary of George Washington is set aside as the date of the annual cele bration of the above society. Social rules w’ere suspended during the day, and a special dinner was enjoyed at 5:00 o’clock in the afternoon by the stu dents and the many visiting alumni and friends. More than 1,000 people crowded the Whitley Memorial Auditorium at 8:00 o’clock for the entertainment of the so ciety. This is one of the largest audi ences that has attended the celebration OTi this dat« for severfll years* The entertainment this year consisted of a four act drama by Katherine Kavanaugh, “The Dust of the Earth,” and was well acted by the young men of the society. Though amateur produc* tions entirely the society plays her© have approached very nearly the style and finish of professional productions, and this play was no exception. Wes ley Williams, D. W. Jones, and W. C. Griffin played their parts especially well. All the characters were represented by men, four taking the part of women and girls. Mrs. L. M. Cannon coached the play, assisted by Miss Ruth Klapp, and F. D. Ballard acted as stage man- ager, and D, L. Harrell, Jr., as property manager, and C. L. Holland, L. T. Mc Cloud, Dr. E. Turner, Jr., C. L. Kim ball, and G. E. Ring, as marshals for the occasion, the welcome being given by George D. Colclough. The Burlington high school orchestra furnished music for the entertainment preceeding and between the acts under the direction of Prof. M. Z. Rhodes, an alumnus of the society. The music was especially well received by the largo audience, and the whole program was (Continued on Page 3) THE PSYKALEUNS RENDER A VALENTINE PRODRAM Have Interesting Program About Valentines. A Valentine program was given at the regular meeting of the Psykaleon Literary Society held Monday evening, February 15. The numbers were as fol lows: “Origin and History of Valentine Day,” Fleda Summers. **The Lost Valentine,” a reading by Hannah Newman. “The Rosary,” a vocal solo, by Madge Woods. Original Dialogue concerning Valen tine, Margaret Joe Ballentine and Judith Black. Humor, given by Charlotte Roberts.
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