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ONE WEEK BEFORE FINALS! j¥laroon anli (flolD ELOK WINS ONE AND PIEDMONT ONE VOLUME IX. ELON COLLEGE, N. C, THURSDAY, MAY 8, 1930 NUMBER 20 J. HOWARD SMITH ELECTED EDITOR OF MAROON AND GOLD Contest Is Hot. There was a warm discussion among the Sophomores as to who would be the next Editor-in-Chief to succeed Paul Magee. Speeches were made pro and con; strong pleas were made; possibly, feelings hurt. There were several class meetings before a permanent man was selected. The two candidates, Mr. J. Howard Smith and Mr L. C. Williams, were very efficient men; both were con nected with the paper last year, and both are good students. But Wednes day morning the final word was said, which gave the majority in favor of Mr. Smith. Congratulations to Mr. Smith In his new position. May he make the Maroon and Gold next year the best yeti GLEE CLUBS GIVE PROGRAMME AT PLEASANT HILL Miss Jeanette Stout Gives Readings. VOUNG COMPOSER FRESHMAN AT ELON Wallace King Becoming Famous In the Music World. The combined Glee Clubs gave a joint programme at Pleasant Hill church Saturday night, May 3. Miss Stout assisted the Glee Clubs by giv ing some very clever and appropriate readings. Some were ‘ ‘ A Cullud Lady in Sassiety,“I Don't,” and “He Tried to Tell His Wife.” Some of the most interesting numbers of the entire programme were “Wanderer’s Night Song,” “The Swan,” “Neptune,” There’s a Meeting Here Tonight,” Down in Nodaway,” “Sleepy Hollow Tune,” “The Big Brown Bear,” “If”, and “Mandalay.” In conclusion the combined Glee Clubs sang “Alma Mater. ’ ’ Yes, Wallace King goes to school at Elon and is a Freshman. Every one knows him but who could help it! He ■is brilliant in his school work, always doing something to make you laugh, and can almost make a piano talk. When any one wants to hear some good music he goes to Wallace with his plea, which is usually granted. He has already made his debut in the radio world and ■is the composer of several pretty selec tions. Wallace has been in several con tests and has won first place in each ■ one he entered. Congratulations! Wal lace, keep up the good work. Clipping from the Greensboro Daily News; “The numbers which Miss Ubrothy Franklin will sing on junior • day will be of great interest to those attending the session for they were written by Wallace King, a student at Elon College. Mr. King has been win ner in piano in the state junior contest and state high school contest. He is still under the age limit allowed by the junior contest and this year represented the Piedmont district in his class at the final contest for the juniors held last Saturday at Winston-Salem.” He was, as usual, winner in the last named contest, and was awarded trophy for hymns written by him. the BETA OMICRON BETA SORORITY ENTERTAINED The members of Beta Omicron Beta Sorority were delightfully entertained Wednesday evening by the joint hos tesses, Miss Nellie White, Miss Vir ginia Brown, and Miss Margaret Stokes at the home of Miss White. During the evening the guests were entertained by little Miss Becky Holt Johnson, who gave several humorous poems. Delicious refreshments, consisting of frozen salad, sandwiches, cake, Easter and ice tea, were served. Weston Takes The Philologian Medal His Subject “The Passing of War.** While the Clio contestants were grap pling, the Philologian public speakers were showing their wares in the chapel. Mr. E. H. Thompson presided at the meeting and introduced the speakers of the eveniDg. The first was Carl Key, who spoke on “Old Glory.” H. C. Hilliard followed with “Mother. Lenn Weston concluded the program with “The Passing of War.” The judges declared Lenn Weston the winner. The judges for the occasion were Prof. Ensminger, Prof. White, and Prof. M. W. Hook. STATE ASSOCIATION FOR PREACHERS PSYKALEONS ELECT NEW OFFICERS FOR COMING YEAR At the last regular meeting of the Psykaleon Literary Society the mem bers elected new officers for the year 1930-31. The following were elected: President, Idell Jones; Vice-Presi dent, Clara Sharpe; Secretary, Eliz abeth Barney; Treasurer, Irene Bing. The new officers have been able mem bers of the society and, we feel sure, will fill their positions competently. Although the school year is nearly at an end the oncoming year will bring an opportunity for a bigger and better Psykaleon Society. On Saturday, May 10, the North Carolina State Ministerial Association convened at High Point. The High Point Association sponsored the move ment to form a State Association and was directly responsible for the calling of such a meeting. At 10:30 E. O. Peeler, President of the High Point College Ministerial As sociation, and Eev. L W. Farmer gave the welcome addresses. Rev. W. R. Shaffer, Pastor of the Reformed Church of that city, led the devotions. Rev. T. A. Sykes, Pastor of the Friends Church of High Point, gave a very heart-stirring sermon on “Pente cost.” His plea to the young ministers was that they should surrender their lives so completely as to allow the same spirit that moved the disciples at Pentecost to dwell in the lives of all ministers. For one hour he delivered what was said by many to be the best speech of the Conference. He spoke strongly against war, and declared that no Christian could conscientiously say war was justifiable. His account of his early life and of his call to the ministry was very interesting. Other speakers were Edgar Hartley, Secretary of the Y. M. C. A. of that City; T. Wingate Andrews, Superin tendent of City Schools; and Dean P. E. Lindley, Dean of High Point College, and an Elon graduate, who spoke at the banquet. At two o’clock three round-table dis cussions were held. The first was con ducted by Ed. put of Catawba College, and the subject was “An Adequate Preparation for the Ministry.” The second was led by J. Howard Smith, of Elon College, and the subject was “The Program of Worship.” A Guilford College representative led the third group which di8fussed “The Rural Church Problem.” At four o’clock a tour was made of the City, both industrial and resi dential. After the tour a vesper ser vice was conducted on the campus of High Point College. A banquet was given at the First M. P. Church at seven o’clock. The main address was that of Dean Lindley. The State Association accepted the invitation of Elon College to convene here sometime next fall. The following officers were elected: President, E. O. Peeler of High Point College; Vice-President, J. Howard Smith of Elon College; Secretary, Ed ward Plit of Catawba College; Treas urer, Curtiss Swain of Guilford Col lege. Those representing Elon were J. Ray Dickins, B. P. Rakestraw, Sam B. Wil son, Roy E. Coulter, W. E. Brill, and J. Howard Smith. WILLIAMS IS ELECTED TO HEAD THE SENIOR CLASS FOR NEXT YEAR o Succeeds Lester Register. NON-RESIDENT LECTURER VISITS THE CAMPUS Three Lectures Given. Dr. Martyn Summerbell, an annual lecturer at Elon College, is visiting the campus this week. He is president of Palmer Institute, and is one of the most devout and ardent workers in the Chris tian Church, and the field of religion in general. On Sunday, May 4th, Dr. Summerbell gave the student body and other Elon residents a splendid lecture on “Atheism, Theoretical and Practical,” which was enjoyed very much. I am sure that every one present has a clearer conception of atheism; and therein lies the value of attending such lectures as those delivered by Dr. Sum merbell. He also gave a good lecture on the “Origin of the Baptist Church,” Monday and on Tuesday he addressed the students of the college and resi dents of the town on the “Origin of the Methodist Church.” In the re-election for the President of the Senior Class for next year Mr. L. C. Williams defeated J. Howard Smith. Mr. Williams is a capable leader and was President of the class when they were Sophomores, lie hails from near Pinehurst, and was one of Elon’s best debaters for the past two years. The Senior class is looking forward to next year being the best in the history of the class. With such a leader as Wil liams there is no doubt that it will be. Williams succeeds Lester Register whose home is near Sanford, N. C. MINISTERS ENTER. TAINED BY COULTERS Former President Eeturns to Ofllce. Colored Quintet Sings at Banquet. Smith Wins The Clio Oratorical Contest Highsmith Puts up Game Fight. WALLACE KING GIVEN OVATION WHAT IS IT? Why has every one started studying so diligently? What is it that makes the Freshman almost scream with hor ror? The Sophomores (even as wise as they are) put aside a little time for work! The Juniors take on a new dig nity? The Seniors, when asked if they are going to get their diploma, start the response with “If”? And what is it that makes the professors scratch their heads and start raking their brains, frantically, in order to make out the hardest test possible? This horrible nightmare makes its visit semi annually; and although every one knows when these dreaded visits are to be made, he waits until the very last minute to start to work. Perhaps you are wise to what I’m talking about. In case that you aren’t, well, those heart rending nightmares are EXAMS! Appreciation in the form of resound ing applause was given Wallace King, Elon Freshman, when he recently ap peared in a musical concert before the Euterpe Club of Greensboro. The young Elon genius played several selections. Those for which he received the greatest ovations were “Andante jvith Variations,” by Haydn; “The B Minor Rhapsody,” by Brahms; and one of King’s own composition, “Coun try Road.” Mrs. Riheldaffer and Professor Velie appeared pn this splendid program also and rendered several vocal selections for the entertainment of the Euterpe Club. WHAT WOULD ELON BE LIKE IF THE SENIOR CLASS SHOULD REPLACE THE FACULTY UNIVERSITY TO BE ESTABLISHED AT VIRGINIA BEACH SOON Announcement has been made of large university being established at Virginia Beach. Millions of dollars are to be spent in developing the in stitution. It is to be second to none other educational institution. Work will start sometime soon and the col lege will open September 22, 1930 Wealthy New York, Chicago, and Day ton men are the founders of the insti tution of which Dr. William M. Brown will be president.—The Va. Tech. Did you ever stop to think what Elon would be like if this Senior Class should replace the Faculty? Let’s see, who would take President Harper’s place? By the way, the wives of the Profs aren’t chosen. Dr. Harper Sidney Jackson Dean Hook Palmer Barrett, Jr. Dean Savage Alma Kimball Dr. Amick Eudias Knight Dr. Jay Levi Wilkins Dr. Brannock Alton Lewis Dr. Hunter Roland Smith Prof. Barney C. C. Dollar Miss Raine Belle Wicker Prof. Velie Paul Magee Prof. Martin - J. C. Gresham Dr. Newman C. C. Foushee Prof. Hook Ed McPherson Prof. Ensminger Aytch York Prof. Harrell Robert Boyd Prof. Tower Ralph Coggins Prof. Powell Lillian Underwood Mies Stout - Clarice Gunn Prof. VanCleave “Lefty” Briggs Coach Walker Fred Caddell Mrs. Riheldaffer .... Ella Keyser Garrett Prof. (Mrs.) Velie Nellie White Prof. White Percy Hudson Prof. Robertson Eva Parker Miss Newman Wautell Lambeth Do you think the folks named could run a school? They might. Wonders never cease. Tuesday night the Clio Literary So ciety held its annual oratorical contest in the hall of the society. There were only two contestants, and the decision was made only after much considera tion on the part of the judges. Wyatt R. Highsmith was the first speaker and took as his subject, “Alone.” He delivered a fine speech and in a forcible way. The second and last speaker was J. Howard Smith. His subject was “Bloodless Battles For Feace.” His forcible delivery captured the medal for him. The judges for the contest were Prof. J. W. Barney, Prof. S. A. Bennett, and Prof. Robertson. COMBINED GLEE CLUBS SING AT CONVENTION Good Presentation Made at Raleigh. In response to an invitation from the Southern Christian Convention, which has been in conference at Raleigh, the combined Glee Clubs gave programs in the United Christian Church there May 1st. At the Young People’s banquet which was held that evening, the Glee Clubs gave several selections. Miss Viola Worsley and Mr. James Stewart further represented the college by speaking on the work and duty of the young people of today. This banquet seemed almost an Elon banquet, for over one-half of those i)rcsent were either members of the college at the present time or alum ni of the institution. Any stranger could easily have sensed the common bond that held the group together when the song of our Alma Mater was sung. A more extensive program was given at the evening services in the main auditorium. Under the direction of Professor Velie the choruses were even better than usual. At the end of the addresses the combined Glee Clubs sang a closing number. The trip was thoroughly enjoyed by the Glee Clubs, for it was the ma one to be made this spring. Friday evening the Ministerial Asso ciation of Elon was entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Roy D. Coulter at their home. The tables were beautifully decorated and a three course dinner was served. Sam B. Wilson acted as toastmaster and concentrated his energy in making the program a success. Thanks was sung to the tune of “Jesus Saviour, Pilot Me.*'’, The host, Mr. Roy D. Coulter, gave the welcome address. E. Gordon Marshall re sponded to the welcome, on behalf of the( Ministers, and the faculty members pres ent. A colored quintet rendered several “Ne gro Spirituals” which were very inspira tional and harmoniously sung. Some of the numbers they sang were “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot,” “You Ought to Been There,” “Standing in the Need of Pray er,” “Mary Don’t You Weep,” and “Roll Jordon Roll.’* Short talks on pastoral problems, inter spersed with humor by the toastmaster followed the quintet. J. Howard Smith, B. P. Rakestraw, H. O. Hilliard, C. O. Foushee, W. E. Brill, C. P. Page, and N. R. Franks participated in this part of the program. Group stunts were put on which furn ished much fun for the occasion. The group captains were Dr. Jay, Prof, Ens minger, Prof. Bennett, and Rev. Hurst. Jay’s “bunch’* furnished a drunken quar tette. Ensminger’s group gave a debate which furnished much laughter. The sub ject was, Resolved: that a fat man like Dr. Jay makes a better preacher than a short man like Prof. Bennett. Len Wes ton and Roy Coulter upheld the affirma tive, while Marshall and Ensminger pre sented the negative side. The debate got rather personal, but no feelings were hurt as all knew that it was all in fun. Rev. Hurst had his group “put on” a mock wedding. Pastor Rakestraw performed the most solemn ceremony. Rev. Hurst was the “Worse” man, and J. Ray Dick ins gave the hand of the bride. On this most solemn occasion Miss Bean Pole (Mr. Rich), and Mr. Slim Jim (J. How ard Smith) were united as man and wife (Continued on Page 4) WILLIAM AND MARY EXPEDITION ABANDONED MRS. ELLA KEYSER GARRETT GIVES GRAD UATING CONCERT Assisted by Fletcher Moore and Accom panied by Wallace King. The William and Mary Expedition, which caused a great deal of excite ment as to its outcome, has been abandoned because of the existence of yellow fever in southern Mexico. The objective of the trip was Buenos Aires by Dr. E. C. Cranchi, who is profes sor of romance languages at William and Mary, and who headed the ex pedition, decided that the yellow fever menace was too dangerous to encounter. —The Va. Tech. Mrs. Ella Keyser Garrett gave her graduating recital on April 15th, at eight o’clock. One of the largest audi ences of the year heard Mrs. Garrett and were held under the spell of her voice. Some of the songs she sang were “Alleluja” by Mozart, “Die Lorelei” by Liszt, “Gipsy” and “The Bird” by Benedict (the flute obligato was played by Prof. C. J. Velie). In her last solo, “Scei>e and Air” from Opera “Faust” by Gounod, she was in costume. Mr. Wallace King was her very efficient accompanist. . Among the pieces that Mr. Moore played were: “Fantasia in D Minor*' by Mozart, “Etude Mignonne” by Schuett and “Scotch Poem” by Mac- I Powell.
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