SMITH
VOLUME XV
COLLEGE CLUB WILL
PRESENT TWO PLAYS
IN EARLY NOVEMBER
Miss Bruce Plays the Part of
Heroine in the Comedy,
"The Romancers"
17TH CENTURY SETTING
Mr. and Mrs. Lyndon Williams l'lay
Part of Newly Weds in Next l'lay,
"Thursday Night"
It plays now! The Guilford College
Club is still at work, supporting, in a
material way, the improvements pro
gram of the college. Memorial Hall
gives evidence of their efforts, and
other projects are under way for which
t.hey are continually raising funds.
They do this in many ways. Two one
act plays are scheduled for some time
in November. "The Romancers," with
its touch of 17th century dignity and
sophistication finds the only girl, Miss
Bruce, involved in a romantic tangle,
the unraveling of which is brought
about through a series of unusual and
surprising events. In the second play,
"Thursday Night," hard fate plays into
the hands of the young married couple,
Mr. and Mrs. Linden Williams, when
the fond mothers-in-law, Miss Worth
and Mrs. Binford arrive on the same
Thursday night for supper only to
find the two in the midst of a family
quarrel. Age and experience come to
the rescue and the two older women
contrive a means of restoring peace,
and saving the day.
The Fair booth which the club con
ducted during Greensboro Fair raised
over S2O by selling lunches, suppers,
and refreshments. (Many Greensboro
women assisted by staying in the
booth). The sale of stationery and
soap and various useful commodities
have helped swell the funds.
In the last meeting 25 new members
were received and a campaign for rais
ing the membership further were dis
cussed. Guilford Club members be-
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Y. W. C. A. ADOPTS OPEN
FORUM PLAN OF MEETING
Have Had Spirited Discussions on
Topics of Value of Y. W. and Ques
tion of Going to Church
The Y. W. C. A. has abandoned its
lecture program in favor of the open
forum, which promises to be a very
successful step in the advancement of
that organization 011 the campus.
The latter method was adopted two
weeks ago and for the last two meet
ings increasing interest has been very
much in evidence. Greater numbers
have attended, and more girls have
taken part in the programs than any
time heretofore.
The two topics that have been dis
cussed thus far are: "The Place and
Nature of Different Religious Organi
zations on Our Campus," and "Should
We Be Required to Attend Church?"
The discussions centered around each
of these subjects were lively and perti
nent. Various girls set forth various
views, both orthodox and heterodox,
which were considered by the group
from various angles.
The open forum, if conducted wisely,
will no doubt develop the local trend
of religious thought and thus serve as
a means of furthering the cause of the
Young Women's Christian Association
at Guilford.
GUILFORDIAN
Too Bad, Martin!
We are all deeply grieved to learn
that Martin, the young son of Dean
Trueblood, has again had the misfor
tune to break a limb. Not many
months ago he fell while at play on
the campus and broke a bone in his
leg. The break was not a serious
one, but was very confining to Mar
tin, who enjoys running about the
campus very much; however, it was
not long until he was being pushed
around in his coaster wagon by sym
pathetic students.
The second break occurred about
a week ago when Martin was out
playing with "Fuchi," the pet dog of
Mrs. Norman Shepard. This time it
is Martin's arm which is broken,
though only one bone was fractured
and not proving very serious.
RHODES SCHOLARSHIP
OFFERED TO SENIORS
Mr. Rhodes Gives Real Scholar and
Athlete a Chance of 3 Years
at Oxford
HE MUST BE ALL-AROUND MAN
Probably one of the most valuable
and sought-after scholarships offered in
this country is the Rhodes award
which entitles the recipient to three
years in any branch of graduate study
at Oxford. Mr. Rhodes defined very
clearly the type of scholar he desired.
He was to be a man in the full sense
of the word and not merely a book
worm. Mr. Rhodes held that a man
to be chosen must excel in literary and
scholastic ability and attainment, qual
ities of manhood, exhibition during col
lege days of moral force of character
and of instincts to lead and take an
interest in his schoolmates, and finally,
fondness for and success in outdoor
sports.
According to the Oxford system, the
scholar is expected, in large measure,
to educate himself. His success in his
final examinations will depend not
merely upon the amount of knowledge
acquired but also 011 ability to think
constructively and critically on sub
jects studied and to understand their
relation to the other major aspects of
human life and thought.
Of course it is possible to specialize
in almost any conceivable subject at
Oxford. Each school is characterized
by its thoroughness and completeness.
The course in Oxford University
which leads to a B. A. with honors in
the English language mid literature, in
volves probably the most thorough un
dergraduate survey of its subject of
fered in any university at the present
time.
CAPTAIN JOHN NOEL TO
LECTURE HERE NOV. 12
Will Have Illustrated Moving Picture
Showing Great Epic Drama of
Tragedy of Mt. Everest
On November 12, at 8 P. M., will be
given the first and perhaps one of the
most entertaining lectures of the year.
Captain John Noel, the official photog
rapher for tlio last two Mount Everest
expeditions, will present his story, illus
trated by moving pictures. "On the
Roof of the World," as told by Captain
Noel, is undoubtedly on epic drama
of the day. The visualization is full of
dramatic high spots culminating in the
disappearance of Mallory and Irvine
at a point 800 feet from the very top
of the world, where these two climbers
disappeared forever.
THE
GUILFORD COLLEGE, N. C., OCTOBER 24, 1928
GUILFORD RECEIVES
VALUABLE PAPERS
Contain a Land Grant Given by
King George 111 and One
Issued in 1784
GIVEN BY DR. W. PEARSON
Dr. Perisho has told the student body
of the valuable papers which have just
been received to be placed in the col
lege vault. The papers were presented
to Guilford by Dr. William Pearson, of
Pasadena, California, and Dr. Henry
Coflin Fellow, of Wichita, Kansas.
These documents are very valuable,
and the students and faculty should
feel highly honored to have received
them.
These papers were forwarded to Guil
ford by Henry C. Fellow, a well known
poet and educator. There are three in
number, 15x12 in size. One is a land
grant, given Mr. Fellow's grandfather
by King George III; another is a land
grant issued in "the ninth year of our
independence" and the third is an ap
pointment as justiee of the peace, is
sued to a friend of the Fellow family
in 1810.
It was not decided for a long time
whether these papers should go to
Friends University or Guilford College.
After much consideration, it was de
cided to give them to Guilford since
North Carolinians would be most inter
ested in them. Four generation de
scendants of Pearsons have graduated
from Guilford, and Mary Pearson will
graduate in 1929. Many other Pearsons
have been enrolled as students in days
past.
These records are now in the vault
in the library.
POLITICS HOLDS THE
STAGE AT GUILFORD
Donkeys and Elephants Become Mas
cots While Pins Are Worn and
Reading Rivals College Study
GUILFORDIAN SPONSORS TALKS
With the fateful date of November 6
only two weeks off, political interest is
running high on the campus. Last
week Y. M. C. A. did not meet in order
that the loyal supporters of the donkey
might journey to Greensboro to have
the unusual treat of seeing Governor
Smith. The followers of the elephont
have been working radios over time in
order to hear the silver tongues of Sen
ators Borah and Curtis as well as a
number of lesser luminaries. The burn
ing question is "for whom are you go
ing to vote?" Not only among stu
dents, but faculty as well. Campaign
literature setting forth the virtues of
both candidates is literally scattered
all over the campus and the majority
of the students can be seen proudly
displaying a Smith or Hoover pin.
In view of the great amount of in
terest being shown and considering the
fact that a large group of the students
have reached their majority, The Guil
fordian is making strenuous efforts to
bring speakers representing both of the
major parties to the campus between
now and election. The Republicans, led
by James Harper and Pete Murphy,
have voiced their desire to hear Dr.
Kepliart, of N. C. C. W., praise Herbert
Hoover and denounce Governor Smith.
The Democratic adherents under the
tutelage of Scott Parker and Edwin Ro
zell are anxious to have The Guilford
ian secure Mr. Frank Hobgood, Greens
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The Heinz Kind
Along with the advent of the
freshmen the stork visited our cam
pus one night and left there seven
wee bits of sniffling life. No laws
of nature were undermined as these
were only seven bow-legged "Heinz"
puppies.
These puppies are of doubtful an
cestry, their best appellation being
just "dorg." They have been adopt
ed by the various members of the
community who are in high stand
ing. One of our great deacons has
seen fit to adopt into his fold one
little black lady. Because of certain
facts and fancies, he donated it to
the care of one of the sisters, but
was rebuffed with the remark that
it looked to much like her dear de
parted husband. Sadly wending his
way home, he was heard to remark
that it certainly was a slam on the
puppy.
S. A. B. DISCUSSES
PROBLEM OF QUAKER
Attempt Toward Clearing Up
Last Year's Deficit Not
Very Successful
PLAN ISSUE THIS YEAR
Oct. 18.—The Student Affairs Board
Held its regular monthly meeting in
East parlor tonight, and discussed sev
eral matters, some which were "The
Quaker," the campus calendar, and a fac
ulty proposal to hold at least a part
of the yearly banquets in one of the
college dining halls.
In giving a report on "The Quaker,"
Edwin Rozell, circulation manager of
"The Quaker," stated that though he
had reduced the price of the book from
live to four dollars and, with the as
sistance of Jo Paul, canvassed the stu
dent body, only one annual had been
sold. The business staff is planning to
get out a circular letter to the alumnae
describing the annual, its circum
stances, and asking them to subscribe.
One member then suggested that the
only way to get the Quaker out of debt
was not to "plead for a dying cause,"
but go ahead and publish a yearbook
this year. It was decided to sound out
the student body and see if they de
sired a Quaker this year, and if they
would support it.
Mary Lou Wilkins in reporting for
the committee on the college calendar
said that practically no headway had
been made. The administration had
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MRS. NOAH APPEARS IN
CITY COLONIAL RECITAL
Dressed in Appropriate Costume, Mrs
Noah Sings One Number and Gives
Reading—ls Well Received
Mrs. Max Noah contributed a notable
part to the interesting colonial pro
gram which was presented at the West
Market Street Methodist Church last
Monday evening.
Dressed in colonial costume, Mrs.
Noah sang "Days of Long Ago," and
read "That Old Sweetheart of Mine,"
ly James Whitcomb Riley. Both num
bers were well received.
Practically the same program was
given last year at the King Cotton ball
and met with such wide approval at
that time that several Greensboro mu
sicians decided to put it on again this
| year.
HOOVER
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
HOLDS ITS REGULAR
MEETING ON CAMPUS
Discussion Centers Around the
College Policy and Pres
ent Situation Here
J. E. COX AGAIN CHAIRMAN
Mrs. George W. White Has Given Col
lege Land With Friendly Koad
Frontage Valued at $5,000
Oct. 13.—At the regular meeting of
the board of trustees Saturday, J. El
wood Cox, of High Point, was re-elect
ed chairman and David White, of
Greensboro, was re-elected secretary.
Paul C. Lindley and Joseph D. Cox, of
Greensboro, were chosen to serve six
more years as members of the board.
Representatives from the advisory
committee, the faculty, and alumnae
association met with the board. The
main discussions were about the college
policy. General satisfaction was ex
pressed regarding the enrollment for
Guilford College this year in the face
of the financial condition of the coun
try. Several of the schools in the
state suffered a slump in enrollment
for this fall.
At the meeting the announcement
was also made of the gift of a valua
ble piece of property by Mrs. George
W. White to Guilford College. The
land extends from her home on the
Friendly Road to the entrance in front
of the college and is valued at $5,000.
The Centennial Celebration Commit
tee held a meeting and they plan to
begin a drive in January to secure
funds for the erection of a building
in memorial of Dr. L. L. Hobbs.
After the completion of the day's
business several of the visitors rei
mained for dinner and a social which
came after dinner, to allow the trus
tees and the new members of the fac
ulty to become acquainted.
ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT
AT A CHARMING PARTY
Mrs. Levering Announces Engagement
of Daughter, Betty, to Dr. Charles
N. Ott, of Tulsa, Okla.
At a charming party at her home in
New Garden Hall, Mrs. E. R. Levering
announced the engagement of her
daughter, Elizabeth, to Dr. Charles N.
Ott, ,of Tulso, Okla.
The home was beautifully decorated
in yellow and white with the proverbial
daisies which never tell a lie. There
were three tables of hearts, and music
was enjoyed throughout the evening.
Miss Grace Kimrey was presented with
a lemon set as high score prize and a
dainty linen handkerchief went to Miss
Kathleen Reynolds as consolation
prize.
A salad course was served, followed
by cake and coffee. The cake was an
immense yellow daisy with white
petals, which when served proved to
bear the familiar verse, " One I love,
two I love, three I love, I say—" the
12th petal giving up the secret.
As the party took leave Miss Eliza
beth graciously presented each guest
with a daisy from the basket bouquet.
The guests were Misses Alice Hazard,
Bernice Henley, Grace and Mildred
Kimrey, Delia Shore, Kathleen Rey
nolds, Ilena Thompson, Thelma King,
Winnie Davis, Eva Campbell and Eva
Miles, Mrs. Y. R. White, of Clemmons,
and Miss Margaret Levering, of Ra
leigh, sisters of Miss Levering, who
were home for the occasion.
Mrs. Levering was assisted as hostess
by Mrs. Duane McCraeken, of Guilford.
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