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MAROON AND GOLD
October 27,
192;
Maroon and Gold
PUBLISHED BY THE STTTDENTS Or ELON COI.I.EGE
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W P Sue/ Advertising Manager
H,’ B.' Slieplieid, '29 Assistant Advertising Manager
Circulation Staff
C. P. Thompson, ’29. Manager
Jewell Truitt, ’29 Cecil Cox, ’29
G. F. Wonible, ’29 T. B. Brown, 29
Reporters’ Club
Frances Turner, ’2S, President
Esttier Brooltsliire, ’28 Bavid Sliepherd, ’29
R. N. Moses, ’30 Margaret Moffit, '28
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AU articles for publication must be in the hands of the Managing Editor by 12:30 M.,
Monday. Articles received from an unknown source will not be published.
LITERARY SOCIETY WORK
Literary society work is valuable regardless of the occupation
you may pursue.
A doctor may spend many years studying. He may study un
der some of the best known men of his time. He may know his sub-
jeict, but if he doesn’t have the ability to stand before a meeting of
the Medical Association and tell \vhat he knows, or if he doesn t
have the ability to write a good paper on what he know'S, he will
never be the president of the Medical Association of his state.
' A minister may know the Bible, he may be kind, good and sym-
pkhetic, but if he is unable to stand behind the pulpit, face his audi
ence fearlessly, and endeavor to explain the Word of God, he is a
failure.
■’ A lawyer may know the law, but if he is unable to interpret it,
ifithrough lack of eloquence he is unable to sway the jury to his point
o^,V'iew, he is a failure.
I An engineer may know' how to use his instruments, but if the
tok of logical arrangement, and a poor presentation of the facts to
Congress, loses the appropriation for his irrigation project, he has
niissed his goal.
f The young society matron may be beautiful, energetic, and have
at’pleasing personality, but if she is incapable of acting as president
of her book club, she is not as great a success as she might have
been.
r In the society work, the future doctor learns to prepare a good
paper, the minister learns to deliver a good sermon, the lawyer learns
to use his eloquence in convincing juries, the engineer learns to pre
sent his facts in a logical manner, and the young society matron
learns to be a capable presiding officer.
You receive much good training in society work. You acquire
tlie ability to express yourself before an audience. At first you ap
pear on the program with fear and trembling. Gradually this is
overcome. You learn to stand before an audience with ease when
addressing them.
You receive training in w-riting and delivering speeches, you
le^rn to consult the best authors of the present and past, you learn to
use the different types of outlines. Stress is laid upon posture,
gesture and modulation as well as the more definitely educational
points of accent and pronunciation.
In your debating you learn the methods and worth of argumenta
tion. These debates afford an opportunity for friendly rivalry, w'hich
is ^ source of enjoyment for all members.
In all the societies prizes are given to those who become the most
proficient in their field. This stimulates much friendly rivalry, and
these prizes will be highly valued in years to come.
Since the literary society work has proven to be of so much
value both now and later, the only logical thing for the new student
to do is join a literary society and be loyal to it. Here you have the
chance to develop your talents and use them advantageously, both for
your Alma Mater and yourself.
—E C—
CONSOLIDATING THE CHURCHES
In the meeting of the general Board of the Christian Church,
held at Dayton, Ohio, last week some very important questions came
up for discussion. The Christian Church of Canada was allowed to
withdraw from our church and unite with the United Church of
Canada. This showed a great deal of foresight on the part of the
nysmbers of the Board.
' A straw vote was taken on the question, “Would you be willing
to drop your name as Christian if it was necessary for consolida
tion?” All but tw'O members voted in the affirmative. This indeed,
is a GRE.'VT forward step. With this spirit of co-operation the
Christian religion will go forward by leaps and bounds; without it,
Christianity will go backw'ard.
There are thousands of small towns in America today that are
endeavoring to support four or five churches when they are capable
of supporting only one. Many of their pastors are unprepared to
lead the congregation. They have had only a meagre education, and
because of their small salary they are forced to engage in some other
occupation during the week in order to support their family. Wou'd
it not be advisible to consolidate these four or five weak inefficient
churches into one"to^T^to^^^ modern,
If this were done they could aftord to emp oy a i could
C.P.W. of i,„e,pre,i„g .1,. Bible «.ld be pToud
give all of his time to church wo.k His ^
of him and would be glad to have their , „-iethod to ad-
Consolidation and co-operation is the mo jp..^m;nations will
vance Christianity, and we hope that the many denominations w
soon see the question from this point of view.
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OUR OPPORTUNITY
We are pleased to know that such a splendid group of artists
has been secured to give concert programs here this year. Elo
students, we are fortunate in having the opportunity of heaiing these
artists at such a low price. They could not have been had without
the co-operation of the good people of Burlington and Graham and
the surrounding communities; and to these people we are very
grateful.
Now that these artists are going to come every month for the
next five, we are just wondering if any of the students are depriving
themselves of the privilege of hearing these talented performers. As
we see it, the problem is not, can you afford it? but rather, are you
able to miss it? Can you afford not to hear a great artist when the
price is .so low? Let us urge that you students arrange at once to
buy your tickets for the entire season; for it is well worth the money.
—E C—
FRESHMAN ELECTION
Freshman, remember your election will be held November I.
In order to have a successful year you must have a capable set of
officers to lead you. You should be ‘^sizing up your members. The
question is not, are they popular? but rather, are they leaders? Are
they capable of leading you through your Freshman year? Do not
vote with the crowd just because most of them are voting for a man.
Do your own thinking and vote as you: think best.
—E C—
CONTRIBUTED ARTICLES
There was not as much interest displayed in our contest for
the best article as we had hoped. However, we appreciate the efforts
of those who did submit articles. We think that this paper should
represent the entire student body and alumni; therefore, we shall
be glad to receive signed articles at any time. It is not necessary,
however, to publish the signature of the writer, unless it is desired.
KEMPUr KET
Ladies and gentlemen, 1 beg to pre
sent to 3’ou—Os«?ar—the one and only
Kempus Ket, scandlemonger and ‘ ‘ bull ’ ’
artist supreme. Mr. Oscar recently had
the M. A.- (Mexican Athlete) degree
conferred upon him by the University
of Osh Kosh.
From now on iiis appearance at the
head of this column is to be the symbol
for scandal, satire, cynicism, and horse
play in its most c-ollegiate form.
—'“Hail Guilford, HaiF’—
Mr. “Slats’' Walker's performance
In the pageant given last Sunday night
was somewhat handicapped by the fact
that there was no “hawg callin’ to
be done.
—‘ ‘ All wet' ’—
While Miss Mary Horne was peace
ably coiiversing with Mr. J. P. McNeill
at dinner last Sunday, Mr. Sam Crutch- is never at its best till it is applied
thought I had saved your life, they
would lynch me.’’
—Yeowr*r-r-r—
Intpoducing “Kempus Ket, Jr..” a
very “kapricious kitten.”
Junior will attempt to supply us with
humerous versification* from time to
time. Here is his contribution foT this
time—
(Louie Ziegler to Hannah Newman)
“You have the Looks,
You have the pep,
Your cheeks like roses bloom.
But tell me, dear,
Can you massage
The back porch with a broom?”
—Sh-h-h-h!~
If you have any criticism of this
column and its coTitents, write it out
in the form of a letter to Oscar and
place it on the file in the office. The
best will be published in thi5 column,
regardless of whether they are cont-
plinientary or otherwise.
—Gr-r-r-r—
but these only inspire a yawn as tbe
paper is laid aside and the colW
paper is snatched from the hands of as
unwary under-classman. Then two
more heads are crowded together aj
they gulp down tlie report of the lagj
football game or the election of a fe|
low-student as president of the p
K. W.
But the students desire some
other than nonsense, and they will hep'
editorials in the college paper whes
they would not even read the produc
tions of so'me famous editor in a dij
tant city. The editorials in the local
paper are inspired by conditions or in-
cidents in the college environment, and
they coutain a spirit of progresa and
uplift which wakes in the reader's
heart a desire for the realization of hu
bigger, better self.
As a means to the attainment of
ambitions, the student realizes that h
must have social contacts with manr
persons. If the students are like j
bundle of insulated wires, it would V
better for them to be taking eor'
respondence courses. It is by thf
frank, free exchange of thoughts and
feelings that the children of the Almj
Mater have their minds quickened and
tlieir hearts ennobled. A cominoL
knowledge of the contents of the aehwl
paper helps to tear the insulation froi
our lives; and it is around this knowl
edge that scliool sentiment is crystal
lized and the flame of school spirit i'
made to glow.
Many persons who have little ol:lie:
contact with the school will read ifi
paper. If the paper is of high quality,
they will hardly question that the
school is good. This means more re
spect and support for the institution.
It means that more of the right sort
of students will be attracted ta th
school.
We may summarize and give our eon
elusion in the following prescription:
To find a charm to rout “the blues,
To learn about the campus newa,
To catch the spirit of the fold,
And aid your Alma Mater bold,—
Just take and read “Marox)n and
Gold. ’ ’
WHAT THE COLLEGE PAPEB
MEAKS TO THE STUDENT
(Continued from Pfcge I)
field, who at that time was waiting on
the table, became furiously jealous, and
S;eeking revenge, he seized a pitcher
to some person with whom we are ac
quainted. Every institution of higher
learning has its fat man who needs a
half full of milk and soused her with valet to tie his shoes, but the applica-
the contents. Those who did not havejtion of the humor to an acquaintance
the inside dope 6n the affair thought' makes it more delicious than it ever
that it was just another of Mr. Crutch
field's dry jokes. Those nearest to her,
however, did not share the same opinion
and came to the rescue by assisting
Miss Horne to regain her composure.
—Pft-t-t-t—
The following report was handed in
by one of our henchmen, better known
as Mr. Northcutt.
could be when its only application was
to an impersonal sample of human
plumpness.
Sometimes students extract fun from
the local advertisements, by a process
of deliberate misquoting. You will
hear a voice behind the paper announce
that a local grocer has secured a fancy
jliue of highly perfumed baking soda
I direct from Paris, or that the public
One pleasant night in October, Mr. is invited to buy genuine hot-dogs at
“Country” Gorman and Dean Savage Rustin’s restaurant, second door from
decided to take a spin. Unfortunately Dr. White’s pharmacy. But the student
their car was stalled on a railroad means no disrespect, and his conversa-
crossing. Their lives were placed in tion only helps the advertiser,
great jeopardy by an approacliing train. | Of even greater interest than the
As luck would have it. Freshman High-. lines of goods advertised are reports
smith was conveniently near, and he, of new happenings which the paper re-
bravely risked his life to save the im-1 ports. The big daily newspaper may
periled ones. 1 contain glaring headlines telling that
The Dean was profuse in her thanks., a murder has been committed in Chi-
“Tomorrow I will thank you before cago. that a senator has made a speech
the whole student body,” said she. ] about farm relief, or that a chieftain
“For goodness-aakes don’t do that,”|0n the banks of Tanganyika has built
pleaded the hero, in alarm. “If they , a church in which to worship Jingulube;
THE SCHUBERT MALE
QUAETET NEXT MONDAT
(Continued from Page 1)
Miss Florence Reed, pianist and violin
ist. The program is high-class in every
particular and will feature some of tlif
numbers of the noted composer, Fran;
Schubert. Costumed numbers
Schuibert Period will be given, such a
“The Song of Love,” and other last
ing melodies selected from the Schuberi
Library of some six hundred sonfi
many of which were written when.ti'
new honored master of song was mwi'
master in the household of Count Ester
hazy.
George O. Minor, ba*so, is not oaij
well known in Canada but in the U#
ed States as well, where he spent thref
seasons as a leading artist with a wfM
known recital group. He has a splei
did voice and a fine showmanship.
Mr. Ernest Morgan, baritone, ^
established a secure place for hiitiMl
with concert-goers on both sides of tli^
border. He combines beauty of voi«
with dramatic ability. He was witht^f
Hart House Players’ Club at the
versity of Toronto, and later becani'
principal baritone with the Canadia"
Operatic Company.
Mr. Jerry Brayford, first tenor,
a voice of appealing purity and beautj'
Mr. Brayford is an artist who will g"
far in the recital field. His solo wort
is a delightful feature of the Schuhef’
program. Mr. Brayford is a student o
the famous Alfred Gaul. He reeei^®
his musical education in Birmingli^'’’
England. He was first tenor with
original “Dumb Bell” Quartet.
Ranee Quarrington has concerti^
for several seasons. He was with
“Gus Edwards Revue;” held the lea
ing role in “Satan’s Paradise,
Canadian Musical Comedy, and
two* years in the Hollywood studios
motion picture work.
Miss Reed, the charming and tale®
ed violinist with the Schuberts, ^
be heard , to advantage ii^ solo
obligato numbers. She is a brilh^'’
artist of wide experience.