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Page J'wo. MAROON AND GOLD March 6, 1931. UJaronn au& PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENTS OF ELON COLLEGE Entered at the Post-Offlce at Elon College, N. O., as Second-Class Matter. ADVERTISING RATES UPON REQUEST TWO DOLLARS PER COLLEGE YEAR AU articles for publication must be in the bandH of the Managing Editor by 12:00 M., Tuesday. Articles received from an unkDOwn source will not l>e published. STAFF J. Howard Smith N. H. Cameron ... Editor-in-Cliief Business Manager Editorial Staff Charlie Roberts .. K. B. Dofricmyer Mabel Coghill .. . R, W. Morphls C. K. Key Ruth Smith I Managing Editor Assistant Managing Editor Social Editor Sports Editor Jokes Editor Co-ed Editor BUSINESS STAFF II. N. Truitt Advertising Manager M. C'apo Assistant Advertising Manager \V. G. Lewis Circulation Manager W. K. Brill Assistant Circulation Manager r*rof. J. W. Barney Faculty Adviser Head Reporter, Viola Worsley Mary Rudd Charlie Howell Alta I>ifk Parks Mildred Steed E. E. Copeland I’atricia Holden J* R* Dickens Marguerite Harris Fred Miller THE AIM OF READING “'I lit* a.ni of reading is gradually to create an ideal lilc. a sort ot secret precious life, a refug-e, a solace, an eternal source >f ins])iration, in the soul of the reader. All habitual, in^l'assioiied readers arc aware of this secret life within them due to books; it brings about a feeling of security amid tlie insecurities of the world ; it is like an insurance 1 olicy. a sound balance at the bank, a life-boat in a rough sea.” Arnold i-^ennett. Pictured above is Miss Grace Birge, New York debutante and Social Regis- terite, who recently attended the ex clusive Farmington school for girls. Miss Birge has been declared by Bar bara Gould, heauty expert, to possess the typical co-ed complexion. Miss Gould believes the complexion of Amer ican girls to be superior to that of European women. TICKLERS “THE STATUS OF THE SOPHOMORE" ‘*So])hoinorc’'! 'The very name seems to imply, both to col legians and the lay public, a rather supercilious group, bigoted under tlie dece])tive influence of their own self imi>ortance. and as immune to the more sagacious counsel of upperclassmen and faculty as they arc fleaf to the jjleas of the down-lrodden freshmen. ^ es, sad to relate, it is the consensus of o]>inion that the sophr)inore, in stead of being a salutary, co-operative spirit on the campus, is merely a 1'oki masquerading under the cloak of wisdom of a 1 hor. Class of '33. let us be the one to change this i)rcvalent attitude, and establish a commendal)le precedent (or all succeeding sophomore classes to follow'. Tn short, hy a wholesome air of friendly encour agement to the freshman, a ct>nscientious application to our studies, and a mind unclouded and receptive to all words of advice from our more experienced elders, let Elon's ])resent group of second-year men and women assume more of the bearing of distinguished post graduates, and less of the characteristic mannerisms of the oft too- misunderstood sophomore. —The Editor. THE GREAT AMERICAN MYTH “A myth that declares it is honor- able, profitable and even advisable to battle for a dogreo and a living at the •anie time,” has, according to Henry Morton Robinson in March College Humor, cnused numerous students to ninke the traditional gesture and be- joome needless martyrs on this sacrificial altar. f “Scholastic hitch-hikers" working J their way or their professor, are, says I Mr. Robinson, “represented by more than two million of the nearly live mil lion ]>ersons in the Ignited States at tending educational institutions.’’ “They drive cabs and wait on tables; ■they clerk, .tutor and jerk sodas; they peddle spark plugs, scented soups and J iubscriptions to magazines; they beg, they !>orrow and a few of tlu'm in* ‘evitably steal. “Two-thirds of their waking hours are spent in feeling and housing their bodies: with what is left of their time and energy they go through the motions of studying for a degree.” “To be sure, only a small percentage of them ever get the degree because the mortality among academic parasites is fenrlessly high. ‘ ‘ A few of the stubborn die-hards play the exhausting game to the last whistle but they arc so burned out by the effort that they rarely amount to anything in later life. “A high class of icholnrship or in telligent interest is not to be expected from a student who comes to class dulU‘4 and sodden with fatigue. ‘•When ft chap drives a taxi cab all Bight, he is not Vikcly to bring a shin>; new edge of originality or interest to 4iicutBioB of Swinburne’s poetio druiiias. And when he totes mail sacks for eight hours every day, he is scarce ly in })rime shape for the rigors of a math exam. “ Kverything would be all right if the student were willing to take the ac.ad(‘mic consequences. But he isn’t. He expects favors, leniencies, exten sions—or else he falls hopelessly behind. “ Kvery college teacher with a cor puscle of humanity in his blood stream has “passed” hundreds of fellows who deserved, on the basis of scholastic ac- eoniplishment, to be flunked outright.” “.Should I work my way through college?” the (juestion that Mr. Ribinson has been asked repeatedly by freshmen, passionately eager for the great adventure oi‘ college life and willing—in their native fashion—to undergo almost any hardshij) that will bring them into the mystic circle of the Illuminated Parchment. How he has answered them is told in the editorial—Working Your Way, Or Your I’rofessor—in the March issue of College Humor. IOWA XTNIVEEBITT INVESTIOATBD The investigation into the administra tion of (ifTairs at the State University of Iowa, authorized by resolution of the legislature, conies simultaneously with th(‘ a})pearance in March College Humor of the .irticle by Jack Sheldon and Paul j Myhre baring the causes for the ^‘uH' healthy” conditions being inrestigated ••Kbissr" W**llons—“I bet you didn’t i;ef hungry ut your banquet.” (’Imrli*- Howell—“What makes you saj tbtit?" Wellons---“I b*=“ard that you had lots of •‘Wi'll. dfjrk iiirjit roday/* snid the *an- iiihiil chief as thi' last of the missionaries Wci(‘ ;:r)iic. .Mnrcli woini'n's inoiitli--windy. Kks “I Mies i\ kiss meau anylhin;; in a showV” .Mann - "Xo. Itiafs jnsf film fun.'* Zi'b --“\N’hat :d)onf ;;ivin^ us a kissV' (Jfiie.'- -■'Wait till 1 set* who is with you.** L;i;:er "I have a ehinu’c for the !«■ biitinj; teani.*’ Taylor—“Olil 'riu'y are jjoing to rattle it off, ehV” “I>octor, can’r sojnethiug be done about y husband talking: in his sleep? It is all so indistinct.’’ COUiEGIANS COMPETE FOR $50,000 CONTEST PRIZES Participation in a $50,000 Prize con test with the major award in view is the latest addition to the list of occupa tions in which college men and women are engaged in an effort to pay for their education, according to statistics an nounced today by the contest staff of R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company at Winston-Salem, N. C., an unusually large percentage of answers to the to bacco company’s contest centering on the new Camel cigarette package im provement come from the pens or type writers of college people the figures show. With thousands of letters flooding the contest office hourly and with additional thousands expected until several days after the contest has closed requiring a postmark by midnight on March 4, the returns indicate that a small army of college students have burned the mid night oil in hopes of supplementing tlieir regular incomes witli the .$25,000 first prize. The percentage of collegiate contestants is believed to be consider ably higher than is apparent sincc only those who added their class and college to their entries could be identified by the examiners as college students. At least an ejual number, it is estimated entered the contest but were modestly silent concerning their collegiate af filiations. Tuition and living expenses are the Iiugaboos of students for most of the student entrants remark that, should tliey win, the prize money will be ap- [)li-d to tuition expenses. Not one of the would-be winners a])parently would use the award for even so educational a luxury as a European trip. I’ractically every college in the coun try is re]>resented in the answ'ers. More tlian 4(10 can)jnises have been buz/ing witli the contest for nearly every stu- rlent daily newspaper in the country r;nnonn-ed the competition with largt* spjice advertisements. The contest, call- : for answers to the question: “What significant change has recently been juade in the wrapping of the Camel package containing twenty cigarettes nd what arc its advantages to the smoker?” involved the expenditure of one million dollars in advertising in seven days, believed to be one of the most intensive short time advertising carni»aigns ever staged. FORMER HOME MISSIONARY AND ELON ALUMNUS SPEAKS (Continued from Page 1) that it is the duty of each citizen to aid in any way possible to raise the standards of those backward peoples with whom we are so closely connected. It is very probable that Miss Row’land’s visit on our Campus Sunday night may result in one or more of our finest young men or young women giving their lives to Missionary w'ork. We are glad, Gra ham. that you came and we invite you to come back at your earliest opportuu- itv. PHILOLOGIANS AND CLIOS TO STAGE CAGE BATTLE (Coniinued from P«f« 1) ing r*hilologian team as that composed of Register, LewiJi, Cameron, DeLoatch, Simpson, Turner, Kimball, Miller, Per kins, Pollard, Key, Smith Brothers, Swaine, Hook, etc, etc. The Clios are depending on their sis terSj the Psykaleons for their whole hearted support and the Philologians feels sure that every Psiphelian will be on hand to cheer for their brothers. The time of this great contest has not yet been decided definitely but it will be given ample publication on the Bulletin Boards as soon as the Com mittees have come to a decision. There will be no admittance to this game unless you wear a smile. The broad grin is the only admission fee and the only requirement after you get in is that you yell for one team or the other. Faculty, Students, Townspeople, and Visitors—COMEI ALPHA PI DELTA FRATERNITY HOLDS 6TH ANNUAL BANQUET (Continued from Page I) as the big event of the year. All re sponsibility of any kind, college duties, and studies were huddled into a steel vault of tlie brain and entirely forgot ten. Within the hall a soft, yellow, glow ing moon cast its mellow lovely rays over the forest scene, arousing a feel ing of romance in the hearts of every one, especially those who were intimate ly in love. To add beauty and effective ness to this scene, the fraternity colors, crimson and gold, make it more won derful, even to the Nth degree. While the guests surveyed this scene and found their places an enrapturing tune was struck up by radio orchestra. In the center of the room stands of sweet- [>eas and tulips, with lace ferns to give them the effective green colors, added to the beauty of the scene. The hall was divided into four small rooms, in which were a number of in dividual rabies, beautifully decorated with sweetpeas, tulips, and lace ferns. The crimson and gold candles gave these decorations a hue that we often see reflected in the sky by the setting sun. And a typical southern dinner, very delicious, w’as served, as follows: crim son and gold cocktail, green peas, cream potatoes, creamed chicken in patties, stuffed celery, parker house rolls, cran berry sauce, olives, asparagus, tomato > salad, whipped gelatine with boiled custard and whipped cream, crimson and gold cake, nuts, mints, and coffee.^ Alpha Pi Delta was served this wonder ful repast by Mrs. Harvey Boney. Mr. K. B. Hook, toastmaster, gave the welcome address, to which Miss Vir ginia Morton responded. While every one enjoyed the food, the following pro gram was well carried out: vocal solo, Lucy Boone; toast to ladies, W. R. Highsmith; response, Pauline Sloan; reading, Sarah Virginia Hook; toast to Honorary members, N. R. Franks; re sponse, Rev. A. W. Hurst; toast to Fraters Ex-collegio, Harold Ford; re* PARAMOUNT Theatre, Burlington, N. C. Monday-T uesday ruth CHATTERTON —IN— “Unfaithful” —WITH— PAUL LUKAS W ednesday-Thursday WINNIE LIGHTNER JOE E. BROWN —IN— “Sit Tight” Friday-Saturday ANN HARDING —IK— “East Lynne” —WITH— CLIVE BROOK CONRAD NAGEL CAROLINA Theatre Monday-T uesday MARCH 9 TO 10 “The Third Alarm” —WITH— JAMES HALL An Unusually Thrilling Story of Fire Fighters W ednesday-Thursday MARCH 11-12 EDMUND LOWE LELIA HYAMS —IN— “Part Time Wife’ Friday-Saturday MARCH 13-14 BOB STEELE —IN— “The Ridin’ Fool” Starting First Chapter “Finger Prints” QUICK LUNCH WITH SHORTY WICKERS CASH & CARRY spouse, A. B. Johnson; violin solo, A. W. Laxton; reading, Marguerite Harris, piano solo, Elizabeth Barney; serious thoxights, E. F. Knight; adios, F. O. Perkins. Members present: K. B. Hook, Sarah Virginia Hook, H. O. Smith, La Rue Brann, W. G. Smith, Mary Lewis, W, G. Lewis, Mildred Lewis, E. F. Knight, Elizabeth Stephens, Carl Key, Mildred Carr, N. R. Franks, Marguerite Harris, Carl Spivey, Gertrude Pascal, Bob Hook, Lucy Boone, H. N. Truitt, Vir ginia Morton, Harold Ford, Marguerite Cooper, Wyatt Highsmith, Pauline Sloan, Normon Cameron, Elizabeth Barney, A. B. Laxton, Idell Jones, Marion Nethery, and Martha Nethery, Dewey Mast, Paul Hook, and A. B. Laxton. Guests; Dr. and Mrs. T. C. Amick, Rev. and Mrs. A. W. Hurst, Prof. A. R. Van Oleave, Miss Lila Newman, Dr. J. A. Clark, Mrs. Francis Ring.
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