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MAROON AND GOLD
September 15, 1527,
iHar0flU nxxi
Published by the Students of Elon College
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on the trip: "Pussyfoot” Johnson, F.
L. Gibbs, H. E, Crutchfield, Britt Green,
“Luck” Browder, Jim Green, Jim
Brown, “Bob” Hook, and “Hand
some” Hook. The visitoTS were
“Cliff” Ward and K. B. Hook.
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OUR SPIRIT
It is indeed a wonderful spirit that is being shown on the foot
ball field this year. While Coach Walker is working with part of
his men on one side of the field the remainder of the squad are hitting
the dummy. When I say “hitting” the dummy I mean “hitting” it,
because the men are entering into the game as if their life depended
on it. The force displayed would not only stop an opposing player,
but would carry him back for a loss. There’s isn’t any loafing. One
and all are working hard and cheering the other fellow to do his best.
Since the members of the squad are working so hard, it seems
that some “pep” meetings are in order. This will give the student
body a chance to show its interest. Let’s every one come to “pep”
meetings. Show the squad that you are behind them. With the
material that is present, a live, wide-awake student body behind
them, and the excellent spirit that is evident, we can assure the public
of a very interesting grid season.
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FRATERNITIES
We enjoyed hearing of the social functions of the various clubs
during the summer. These clubs fill a place in college! that is not
filled by any other organization. They foster a close friendship
during the college year, and they should cultivate and retain this
friendship. We couldn’t suggest a better way of doing this than by
the house parties which the clubs recently enjoyed.
Great Universities Are Fact Factories,
Do Not Build Character. According
to Dr. Wiley.
ORGANIZATION MEETING OF
PAN HELLENIC COUNCIL
(Continued from Page 1)
Mr. P. G. Hook, Alpha Pi Delta, Vice-
President.
Miss Frances Turner. Beta Omicron
Beta, Secretary, and Maroon and Gold
Keporter.
Mr. Eugene Watts, Kappa Psi Nu,
Treasurer.
An informal discussion concerning
the year’s activities of the clubs as a
whole was carried on. The members of
this organization, speaking for their
respective clubs, exprssed their desire
to co-operate in every way possible
with the faculty, the rules of the school,
and the student body to elevate the
scholastic and social standing of the
college.
It is believed that much good has
come from the fellowship found in the
social clubs on the campus and mem
bers are anxious to further promote
this during the present school year.
New York, Sept. 15.—American par
ents will select sn’all collages near their
homes for tlieir children if thoy follow
the advice of Dr. Harvey W. Wiley,
I'oted educator and health authority.
The great univ'crsities v.’ith present-
C.::y cnroUments of 5,000 to 25,000 are i
like factories, turning out graduates
supplied with specified facts on certain i
pulijects, but they lack the advantages
of intimate contacts between teacher
and students and the congenial com
munity life which develops character
and fosters culture, he declares, writ
ing in Good Housekeeping for Sep
tember.
‘‘There is also a social threat which
in more dangerous in huge crowds than
in small companies,’^ he says. “It is
the danger of bolshevism and atheism.
It is an easy matter in these crowded
educational centers to couple up dis
belief in God with disbelief in govern
ment.
'‘One dollar expended at Hanover, a
small college in Indiana, gives as much
culture as five at Harvard. As a grad
uate of both institutions I can truly
make this statement.
Students Lose Individuality
“The real specific benefit of the
small college, lies in the fact that its
students are individuals. They know
their professors. They are not simply
a number in a huge herd, without recog
nition or individuality.
‘In a commencement in which from
one to two thousand graduates receive
their diplomas, as is the case in many
of our large universities, there is no
individuality. There may be a few
who have graduated with honors, but
most of them rise and, without even
answering to their names, are given
the degree of Bachelor of Arts, or what
ever other degree they may receive.
‘The whole benefit of personal con
tact with the professor, the advantage
of his personal and sympathetic atten
tion and his interest in each individual
character as it is unfolded before him
during the years of the association, are
all lacking in this mass instruction,
“The safety of the future, the purity
of learning and the efficiency of teach
ing are all intimately bound up with
the small educational unit.’' his Go-od
Housekeeping article concludes.
mune. If you know anything to gossip
about or any choice bits of scandal, I
shall be ready at all times to lend an
ear. Better still, write it on a slip of
paper and put it on my file in the of
fice of this publication. Thank you.
—Meow-r-r-r!—
NEWS GLEANINGS
Freshman Rountree sings light
operatic airs for the Sophs. Critics are
uiiable to agree whether Mr. Rountree
sings mezzo-soprano or contralto.
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Thanks to Miss Albert of Baltimore,
we now have a new name for Cameron
^Vightman—“Curly Locks.Wow! !
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“Josh” Harrell wishes to major in
Gym and minor in Chapel.
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“Mac” McCauley had a conflict in
three courses—breakfast, lunch and din
ner. He had to wait on the table.
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Horrors! ! Freshman Maurice Carrow
reports that he rooms in 540-5 West
Dormitory. Miss Savage, please take
notice.
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' ‘ Lieutenant ’ ’ Harrington reports
that halitosis is practically unknown in
Moncure because, contrary to rumors,
the natives never eat garlic with their
‘hot dogs.”
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^AN ANONYMOUS CONTRIBUTION
“WE WONDER”
ALPHA PI DELTA ENJOYS
SUMMER HOUSE PARTY
(Continued from Pago 1)
as near as possible in the same con
dition as they were in at the time of
the battle. We all felt that what we
saw and learned on this day alone was
worth the trip.
Wednesday was spent in mountain
climbing in the vicinity of the cottage.
In the morning a three-mile hike was
taken to the top of “Candy’s Castle,”
This i^ a great pile of very large rocks
reaching up about 969 feet from the
river directly beneath. From the top
of these rocks, we had an excellent
view of the surrounding mountain
peaks. In the afteruo-ou we climbed
Ice Mountain from which we had an
other very fine view. Ice can be found
on the north side of this mountain the
year around, by simply pushing back a
few rocks, leaves, and debris.
The next day a trip was taken to the
National Capitol, Washington. Some
of the boys had never before been in
the capitol city, and several hours were
spent in visiting some of the many in
teresting things found there. On the
following day the cars were pointed
homeward. Some of the party returned
by way of Natural Bridge and inspect
ed the work of nature in the field of
bridge building. This is a magnificient
piece of art, carved by the Master
hand .
With the coming of night all were
back again in Elon. the starting point.
During the week all cares had been for
gotten, everyone had been happy, and
had enjoyed a wholesome good time,
The trip was not only one of joy and
happiness but a very instructive one
as well. Each person taking the trip
saw many beautiful things, both
natural and man-made, and learned
many things that will be of inestimable
worth to them in later life.
The whole party spent one night at
the home of Mrs. R. C. Hook, 1002
Amhurst St., Winchester, Va. Although
it was necessary to sleep three in a
bed, every one seemed to enjoy it im
mensely. Of course they were at lib
erty to drop in for “eats” at all times.
Hook’s cottage is an ideal lo'cation for
a summer “get-together.” since the
side trips are very educational and
plentiful.
Needless to say “Handsome” and
Bob had plenty of girls for us at all
times. Ask “Luck” Browder or F. L.
Gibbs about Irene or Evelyn, or ask'it is a mean life I assure you, but it
“Pussyfoot” about “Dot.” There affords me much pleasure to air all the
were nine members and two visitors scandal in this column. No one is im-
—if it was “anti-weight” or “can’t
weight” we overheard Professor Cot-
ten speak of to Miss Savage.
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—if Professor Martin developed his
voice by “calling hogs.”
* * *
—why Professor Barney wears spec
tacles. since he uses only one eye
while thinking.
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—if George Colclough still has any of
the “line” he fished with last sum
mer—for freshmen.
—if Mr. Gunn is “hen-pecked.”
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—if Greek was as hard for Dr. New
man to' learn as it is for us to study.
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—if Dr. Harper threw water when he
was a student here.
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—if Dr. Amick and Miss Savage could
be induced to run a foot race.
—if Mrs. Velie ever gets a chance to
talk.
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—if Prof. Powell dreams about frog^
dinosauria, cats, snakes, and quizzej,
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—if Dr. Brannock asks the waiter foi
H 2 0 when he desires a glass of water,
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—how Prof. Bennett ever learned to
prono-unce all the proper names in the
Bible.
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—if Dean Hook was as crazy as “Hand,
some” when he was a student.
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—if Prof. Hook uses solid geometry to
figure the size for a new hat.
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—If these professors would flunk me if
they knew the moron from who«
brains this emanated.
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be appreciated.
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“IN 1999”
Oscar Onionburg will attempt a hod
stop transatmospheric flight in his m
octo-motored skyrocket “The Spirit of
Camphor.” Mechanics are busy tunning
up the eight ninety-nine cylinder moton
in preparation for the hop off. llr
Onionburg anxiously awaits weathei
reports which have hither-to been im
favorable because of electrical storM
off the orbit of Saturn. Mr. Jok
Henry Chevrolet, the Multi-Billionain
“shovel” manufacturer, is financing
the flight.
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News of Mr. Onionburg’s flight ■will
be published in this column each week
Subscribe now! !
—if Professor Tower
naughty little boy.
was ever a
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Greetings!
“THE CAMPUS CAT”
Greetings, fair ladies and gallant
gentlemen of Elon! Once more we
gather together for the great and noble
purpose of exposing ourselves to the
abundant showers of knowledge. (Busi
ness Manager’s office on the right.)
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An education to be had all in one
course! (See Prof. Johnson, second
floor of the Alamance Building.)
* * *
Dr. Jay, in the study hall, sends to
the “realms below” for advice about
the disposal of part of his overgrown
class in English III, and who do you
think appeared? Not the Demon but
the Dean! Just like the Dean—always
turning up unexpectedly.
—Wow-w-w-w!—
And now that the preamble is
preambled, I will proceed to intro'duce
myself. Oscar is my name. Probably
you have seen me hanging around the
dormitories gathering gossip, especially
the Ladies’ Hall and the West Dorm.
if candidates must be able to do the
Charleston before Professor Velie will
permit them to take organ lessons.
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-if Professor Cotten is not a philogyn
ist rather than a misogynist.
MUSIC DEPARTMENT
ABDS ITEW—-MlIMSaa
(Continued from
1)
The mighty Skinner organ in the Wliit-
ley Auditorium serves as a great asset
in the music realm.
Miss Florence Fisher and Mrs. Zenitb
Hurst Velie, assistants to Prof. Velie
in voice and piano, have also' studied
elsewhere during the summer, Mis
Fisher under Dr. Butler of Columbia
University, and Mrs. Velie uader Prof.
Wells of Syracuse University.
W’^ith such intensive training in their
respective fields, and the splendid equip
ment in the department of music, Elos
offers exceptional opportunities to stO'
dents.
Near Alhambra, California, is a ro»
bush 50 years old, more than four feel
in circumference at the bottmo witl
vines 125 feet in length.—Selected.
A Surprise In Store
In the next few days each student
and faculty member will receive
a card from us bearing an inter
esting message.
WATCH THE MAIL FOR
YOUR CARD
J. S. White Drug Co.
Headquarters For Students Supplies