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VOLUME IX.
ELOX COLLEGE, N. C., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1927.
NUMBER 13
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ROSSIAN COSSACK CHORUS
IS NEXINOMBEII DEC. 7
CHRISTIANS 7 WASPS 13 ]Music Lover’s Clubs of Elon, Burlington
and Graham Are Responsi'ble For
Elon Was Under Severe Handi
cap With Six Regulars on
Injured List.
Branner, Efird and Cook Were Stellar
Performers For Elon While Bailey
and Mauck Shone For E. and H.
t3-AME WAS FEATURED BY PUNTS
AND FORWARD PASSES
When the Fighting Christiana lost to
Emory and Henry last Saturday by a
seore of 7-13, they displayed a truly
■fighting spirit, considering the handicap
that they were under. With many of
Eloh’s regulars missing from the line
up, they outplayed the Virginians; but
were unable to cope with their effective
overhead attack.
Branner consistantly threw the Wasp
aggregation for lo'sses, and Efird played
stellar football, running do-wn on punts
and stopping his man in his tracks, re
covering a Wasp fumbled punt which
paved the way for a touchdown in the
third quarter. Cook was Elon’s big
man on the offense, while Yorkievitz
was a close second. Bailey and Mauck
were the higli lights of the visitors’
Xeani,
The visitors scored a touchdown iu
the early part of the first quarter; and
for the rest of the half it was a punt
ing duel between Smith and Farmer.
The second half opened with Elon re
ceiving the ball and marching down the
field for a touchdown after a series of
■downs. In the last few minutes of play,
the Wasps completed another one of
their effective long forward passes for
a second touchdown.
Elon made 9 first downs to Emory
and Henry’s eleven. The penalties
were few, Elon receiving three and the
Wasps one. Both teams battled to their
last ounce of strength and endurance.
They were pretty evenly matched, with
Elon having the advantage in punting,
and the Wasps in fo'rward passes. This
was one of the moat interesting games
-that has been played in the history of
the college.
SILENT HEBO TO BE SHOWN
AT ElON SATOBOAy NIGHT
These Wonderful Programs.
The Russian Cossack Chorus is the
next number to be given in the series
of concerts sponsored by the Music
Lover’s Clubs of Elon College. Burling
ton and Graham.
The fourteen male voices do not con
stitute a group of singers, but a great
instrument composed of human voices
upon which a master plays at will, pro
ducing the sounds which those who hear
them will not consider sacrilege to call
celestial, heavenly. They possess the
peculiar qualities of a great organ, and
the ensemble provides a rare and
genuine musical treat.
This is different from the artists ap
pearing heretofore, and to miss this
program will be to miss the best so far
of the concert, and pro’bably the best
of all. Elon is fortunate iu getting
this chorus, and it is expected that more
real enjoyment will be derived by the
students of the college from this con
cert than the others.
IS. HARPER APPOINTED
DELEGATE TO NATIONAL
L OF
FRESHMEN ORGANIZE
A SD!IDAY SCHOOL
Meeting To Be Held In New York City.
Men Under Dean Hook Are Making
Excellent Progress.
GREAT OAV PLANNED FOR
L“f
ENTERTAINMENT FEA
TURES.
MEBTIirGS HELD IN “Y-M.’
MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION
RENDERS GOOD PROGRAM
Series of Lectures Given at Damascus
Christian Church Near Chapel Hill
by Elon Student Preachers.
Tftaturing The Dog Bonaparte.
The Ministerial Association rendered
a very interesting and inspirational
program at Damascus Christian church
near Chapel Hill, Saturday evening,
November 19, 1927. The program con
sisted of music by a quartette and a
thorough discussion of “The Youth of
Today.C. C. Dollar discussed “The
Amusements of Youth;” G. S. Hunt
spoke on “The Attitude of Youth To
ward the Church;” R. E. Brittle talked
on, “The Attitude of the Church toward
Youth;” and Joe French spoke effec
tively on the subject, “Briug the Youth
and Church Together.”
The program was well rendered and
highly appreciated. Many requests
were given by the members of the
church for another such program in the
future.
The pastor, Rev. G. H. Veazey. thinks
any church will do well to have the
Elon Ministerial Association visit it
and render such a program.
A signal honor has been conferred on
Mrs. W. A. Harper of this place, presi
dent of the North Carolina Music
Federation, in her appointment as dele
gate to the Natio'nal Counci) of Wo
men which includes in its roster thirty-
four national member-organizations of
women’s activities iu the United States.
'Mrs. Harper has received notice of her
appointment as representing the Na
tional Music Federation, one of the
member-organizations. She was ap
pointed by Mrs. Edgar Stillman Kelley,
president of the Natio'nal Music Fed
eration.
In confirming the appointment, Dr.
Valeria H. Parker, president of the
National Council of Women, insists that
this fourteenth convention of the Na
tional Council of Women has “an im
portant duty to fulfill in coTnbining
more closely the women of its many
large and powerful organizations in
order that they may see the possibili
ties of an association which, without
interference in specific programs and
activities, offers a clearing house for a
comparison of accojnplishments and for
the prevention of the duplication of
effort. ’ ’
The sessions of the convention will
he held in the Hotel Waldrof-Astoria.
New York City, from December 5th to
the 10th. It is expected that five hun
dred women will attend the convention
from all parts of the United States.
The program will be featured by many
luncheons, concerts, banquets and ad
dresses.
The Freshman boys, under the able
ilirection of their teaclier. Dean A. L.
Hook, are making excellent progress in
Sunday school work. They meet every
Sunday at 10:00 A. M. in the Y. M. C.
A. Hall. At these meetings many help
ful to]»ics are discussed. Much interest
is being displayed as shown by the
fact that every Sunday the whistle
blows before the boys have completed
their discussion.
Last Sunday. November 20, before
taking up the regular work, officers
were elected for the remainder oi this
semester. Those elected were as fol
lows:^ Prsident, A. A. Dofflemyer, Elk-
ton. Virginia; Vice-President, T. A.
T’owler, Irwin, N. C.; Secretary. L. C.
Williams. Hemp, N. C. Music Commit
tee, James Walton, Concord. N. C.. and
Leonard Doster, Wacksaw, N. C.
Although we feel that we have been
doing good work, we know that with
such officers as these to guide us, we
shall do even better in the-future.
Alumni Secretary Expects at
Least 200 Old Grads to Return
For Events of the Day.
Much Credit Due Geo, D. Colclough For
Wonderful Way in Which He Has
Built Up Alumni Units.
SUNDAY SERVICES WERE
ADMIRABLY RENDERED
Theme of Thanksgiving Enacted Under
Auspices of the Christian Endeavor
at Night Services.
ELON CLOSES GEID
SEASON THURSDAY
Students will be given a real treat in
the coming picture. “Silent Hero.” The
success of this picture in the large cities
■will give some indication of the popu
larity of this great production. We
should feel fortunate to have the op
portunity of seeing this wonderful pic
ture for the very small sum of twenty-
five cents.
This will be one of the “Sweater
Pictures ’ ’ that will be put on from time
tw time in helping to finance the
sweater proposition that the student
body haa voted one hundred percent
to baelc and give their loyal support.
Students, this is a great movement, and
in order to make it a success it will
take the support of each individual.
Let’s go to the show Saturday night
one hundred percent strong, and show
the team that we are behind them and
appreciate their gooiS work on the grid
iron.
NOTICE! NOTICE! NOTICE!
Elon College is a member of the
North Carolina Intercollegiate Forensic
Association. The purpose of this Asso
ciation is to encourage debating and
oratorical contests among the col-
leges.
The two questions for debate this
year are:
1. Resolved, that the United States
should cease to' protect, by armed force,
capital invested in foreign lands, except
after formal declaration of war.
2. Eesolved, that the United States
should, by federal action, adopt a uni
form marriage and divorce law.
Any student wishing to enter these
contests may arrange to enter the
preliminary contest on December 9, by
seeing Prof. N. P. Brannock, Chairman
of Committee.
Elon students and fans are well
pleased with the showing of the team
made Saturday against the strong
Emory and Henry organization. Though
suffering defeat in this game by a
smaller margin the Elon Christians put
up one of the best fights this season
and any one who saw the game is high
In praise in the way the team operated
against the Virginians.
The season will close for Elon
Thanksgiving dav when the Christians
meet the Lenoir-Khyne Mountain Bears
at Hickory. The dope on these two
teams seems to favor neither. Lenoir-
Ehyne lost to High Point by one touch
down. Elon did the same. Both Lenoir-
Rhyne and Elon won from Guilford by
about the same margin. The two teams
are about equal and either team has
equal chance to win.
The Christians will put up a des
perate effort to capture this final game
of an already successful season and
will fight all the harder becaue
ing on their opponent’s field.
Both the morning and evening ser
vices were ]>articularly interesting Sun
day, November the twentieth. In the
morning "hesides tl\e usual choral ser
vice. the offertory was a ladies chorus—
“The Lord is My Shepherd.” Dr.
Alexander brought u.s a stirring message
—“The Christian Life—Its Hind-
ranees.” In a very effective manner
a comparison was made between dis-
eases which attack our bodies and sin
which attacks our souls. We must learn
how to take care of our souls just as
we do onr bodies. The speaker showed
that the season and other conditions
should be right in matters dealing with
the soul, as they had to be when a
farmer planted his vegetables. Just as
there are hindrances in agriculture, so
there are hindrances in the Christian
life. Some of these are a jealous heart, a
lack of initiative, a lack of training,
and choosing to do the wrong when
you know what is right. Christianity
is no mere theory. When you are a
Christian the Kingdom of God is dwell
ing within you.
Tlie evening service was held under
the au«i ii’C* if the Christian Endeavor
with Miss Nannie Graham presiding.
;U1 feht'all the harder because of be- The service began with a choir proces-
= J their onoonent’s field. Bional, which was fallowed by a dram^
atic service. The simple truth, that ii
we have faith in God we shall have
joy and thanksgiving; and doubt and
fear will be dispelled, was portrayed in
a lovely way.
Thanksgiving Day, which Itas long
been known as the Home-Coming Day
for former Philologians, as well as
Alumni and friends of Elon College, is
here again. It is hardly necessary to
mention the fact that the Philologian
Literary Society will present its annual
public program on Thursday evening in
Whitley Memorial Auditorium, for the
word, “Philologian” has long been as
sociated with Thanksgiving as the
home-coming day of old students.
The “Phis” have been looking for
ward to this occasion with glad hearts
and great expectations because of the
pleasant memories that former o’cca-
sion^ such as this have brought to their
minds. They are expecting to have as
guests a large number of former
“Phis,” Alumni and friends of this
Society and Elon College. To each
Philologian, former student, and friend
the Society wishes to extend a hearty
and cordial welcome as you come to
attend this annual affair. The Phis
want you to feel at home when at Elon,
and, with one accord, they welcome
every former student or friend to come
and enjoy themselves. Welcome, one
and all.
PROGRAM
Welcome Address—David Shepard.
Quartette—J. P. McNeill, C. C. Dollar,
Joe French. E. F. Rhodes.
Reading: “The Lost Word”, by
Henry Van Dyke—Paul G. Hook.
Cornet Solo—E. F. Rhodes.
Reading: “Be Careful, Si”—J. R.
Walker.
Quartette—J. P. McNeill, C. C. Dollar.
Joe French, E. F. Rhodes.
Sketch—E. M. Chandler, E. F.
Knight. M. A. Nethery, C. P. Thompson,
J. E, Watts.
Oration—Superstition and Ghosts—
J. Paul McNeill.
Mr. G. L. Williams. ’25, spent the
w'eek-end with his brother, ’“Chop
Suey, ” Jr. Mr. Williams left Monday
morning for Atlanta, Ga., where he will
see the Eastern Champion, “Georgia”
play.
Prof. W. J. Gotten, ’18, spent the
week-end in Greensboro, with his moth-
PEIZE! $2,000 PKIZE!
Wonderful Opportunity For Elon
Artists.
C.
Hillsboro, N
Dear “Handsome”;
I have enjoyed the Maroon and Gold
so much this year. Here’s hoping you
will have a great success with it.
Best wishes,
Alma (“Bed”) Smith, ’26.
James Montgomery Flagg, dean of
American illustrators, has consented to
criticize and make personal comments
to artists who submit drawing of ex
ceptional merit to Elon publications
and College Humor in their $2,000 art
contest. For more than 37 years
Flagg’s illustrations have appeared in
the leading magazines in America. His
comments and criticisms, impossible to
be obtained in any other way, should
be invaluable to the fortunate artists.
Undergraduate artists may submit as
many drawings as desired—on any sub
jects—in black and white, before Janu
ary 15th. Two other famous artists,
Arthur William Brown and Gaar Wil
liams, will decide with Flagg on the
winning eight-one drawings.
Three original drawings by these
three artists will be presented to the
comic mazagines or publications on
whose staffs the grand prize winners
are regular contributors.