"Icebound"
Mem
Saturday Evening
VOLUME XV
QUAKERS WIN CHAMPIONSHIP
Defeat Catawbans
7-0 in Title Scrap
LITTLE 6 CHAMPS
Guilford Fights Furiously to
Win Over Indians on Their
Own Field
GAME FULL OF THRILLS
Murphy Out of Game—Parrish and
Cheek Flay Best on Offense—Line
Holds in Every Pinch
Nov. 29.—0n Thanksgiving day, the
Crimson Tornado downed the Catawba
eleven in what was probably the most
exciting game played in the Little Six
conference this year. Up and down the
field, passing, tearing around ends, and
pile-driving lines, the two teams fought
on fairly equal terms after the first
quarter.
By scalping the Catawba Indians, the
Quakers not only grounded champion
ship hopes 011 solid rock, but avenged
last year's 7-0 defeat at tf'j hands of
the Redskins.
In tlie first quarter, Guilford marched
down the field to lose the ball on the
three-yard line by a fumble. Catawba
punted out. The Quakers then took the
ball and marched across the line.
Cheek carrying the ball. Cheek's in
fallible toe was responsible for the
extra point.
The neatest piece of ball-carrying
was done by Miller, of Catawba, who
on the following kick-off carried the
ball through the entire field for a 77-
yard gain. He had an open field, but
Stan Moore, flashy Quaker back,
brought him down from the rear.
The game was full of thrills. Time
after time the spectators trembled or
exulted as someone intercepted a
pass, tore loose for an end run, or broke
up a pass that might mean a change
in score. Bunn saved the day by rac
ing madly across the field to barely
block a pass to an Indian across Guil
ford's goal-line. Cheek played a won
derful game, making several spectacular
tackles. Parrish was present with his
180 pounds of drive and was probably
the greatest worry of the Catawba line
men from the game on minor offenses,
something Ray said and removed him
from the game. This was apparently
the referee's initial appearance in the
role of official because lie removed three
men from the game on minor offnses,
and penalized both teams consistently.
Love, freshman end for the Quakers,
played his best game Thursday, and
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WILLIAM OVERMAN IS
BUILDING SCHOLARSHIP
Has Sent His Third Contribution, Mak
ing the Scholarship About Eight
Hundred Dollars at Present
Dee. 3. —Mr. William Overman, of
Moorestown, New Jersey, who is a for
mer student of New Garden Boarding
School, has been fore some time build
ing up a scholarship at Guilford Col
lege. He has recently sent Dr. Ray
mond Binford his third contribution to
this amount, a check for one hundred
dollars, making the total about SBOO.
Mr. Overman is a brother of Mrs.
Richard Hollowell, of Greensboro, a
well known member of the advisory
committee. Mr. Overman is now with
the Provident Life Company of Moores
town, N. J.
GUILFORDIAN
Trial Editors
Dec. s.—As elections for Guilford
ian officers are scheduled for the last
Wednesday before Christmas vaca
tion, the Guilfordian is trying out
various candidates for the position
of editor. The paper this week is
published under the editorship of
James Harper. Other candidates will
have charge of the succeeding issues.
The editorial ability of these men
will be a large factor in determin
ing their part in the coming elec
tions.
OPEN HOUSE PROVES
EXCITING DIVERSION
Young Women Find Rooms in Cox and
Archdale Spotless and Pity Mites
Destroyed by Cleaning
MEN SEEK GOOD HOUSEKEEPERS
ACCORDING TO THE LADIES
By Carrie Teague
Nov. 29.—The announcement was
made in chapel one day last week that
a car load of rakes which Mr. Turner
had ordered had reached the campus.
The girls were aware of the significance
of this statement when they made their
annual visit to Cox and Archdale halls
Thanksgiving morning.
At the sound of the Founders bell the
girls rushed madly out of Founders and
New Garden to Cox and Archdale, while
the boys came out of their respective
dens like bees out of an apiary. One
would think they would want to be
identified with their rooms, but the
hosts seemed to prefer entertaining
their guests in the open air. The girls
being a bit tender-hearted, could not
help pitying the poor, homeless spiders
and mice. All cobwebs had been cleared
away, leaving the innocent little harm
less creatures to the mercy of fate;
thousands were probably killed and
others injured for life. Mice were in
better circumstances when their com
fortable waste-paper baskets were
dumped. Because of their fleetness of
feet they were able to escape to another
trash-pile where they were confident
they would not be disturbed until next
Thanksgiving.
Styles of rooms, accessories, and ar
rangement varied with each individual
room. Some of the rooms might have
been mistaken for an old maid's apart
ment had it not been for the fact that
a few males had not followed the mob,
but stayed behind to inform the guests
that the portraits on liis table and
dresser were some of his girls' pictures.
One would be led to believe Guilford
sheiks were like sailors—had one in
every port.
Various signs attracted much atten
tion. Some of these were "Museum,"
(due to the fact that the antique homes
of spiders, mice, and other Cox hall
pets had not been disturbed in the
Thanksgiving clean-up program.) We
did not realize our fellow-students did
have such kind hearts toward the lower
forms of life. "Please stay out," 'Do
not open," "Danger," etc., were common,
especially to closet doors. None of tlie
fairer sex dared open the doors for
fear the contents would fall upon them.
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(U THE
GUILFORD COLLEGE, N. C., DECEMBER 5, 1928
VERY UNUSUAL PLAY
WILL BE PRESENTED
ON SATURDAY NIGHT
"Icebound," Powerful Drama by
Owen Davis, Given With
Professional Air
IS VERY GRIPPING STORY
Esther Rcece Plays Part of Servant
With Great Skill and Stanley Moore
Displays Real Acting
Dec. 2. —On Saturday night, Decem
ber 8, "Icebound," the powerful drama
by Owen Davis, will be presented as
the fall play. It is a play unusual in
imagination, unique in holding the at
tention of its audiences, a play packed
with coldness, and full of dramatic sit
uations that will stir the heart.
The characters are the people of the
mountainous section of Maine. The
plot deals with the contents of a will
which is left by the Jordan mother.
The day the will was drawn, the mother
said, "The Jordans are all waiting for
me to die, like carrion crows around a
sick cow in a pasture, watchin' till the
last twitch of life is out of me before
they pounce. I'm going to trick them."
And so she did. A thrilling plot bring
ing out the "icebound" character of
these people, furnishes a drama of the
unusual type.
The scene of "Icebound" is laid in
the sitting room of the Jordan home.
The very furnishings in the room give
one the impression of an atmosphere
which is not pleasant. The room in
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"OUR FLIGHT THROUGH
LIFE" WINNING ORATION
Grace Bulla Likens Life to Aviation,
Giving Details of Preparation and
Fundamentals of Success
VIRGINIA CLAYTON IS SECOND
Dec. I.—The twentieth annual Philo
mathean oratorical contest was held
Friday night in Memorial Hall. Of the
two contestants, Grace Bulla and Vir
ginia Clayton, Miss Bulla was awarded
first place. "Our Flight Through Life"
was her subject. For —"To every man
there openetli a high way and a low,
but he alone decideth the way that he
shall go." The flight through life Miss
Bulla likened to an airplane flight.
There are several items of importance
in a flight. In the first plac-3 the air
plane must be built well. Likewise, we
must make a fitting preparation for
life by building up good habits. Then
the aviator must learn to fly. He must
build up a strong character and must
be self-reliant, courageous, and tiust
worthy. Next; he must choose his fly
ing companions or co-pilots. This must
be done carefully because men are
judged by the company they keep. " hen
there is a specific amount of tonnage
the airplane can carry. We can only
manage a certain amount of activity.
The question is whether to undertake
a little of everything or to only under
take one thing, but to do it thoroughly.
Finally, the pilot must choose his route.
The question we ask ourselves after
ward is—was the trip a success? Web
ster says success is the attainment of
the proposed object. Miss Bulla told
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ZATASIAN SOCIETY
HOSTESS TO WEBS
Give Musical Program at Mem
Followed by a Buffet Sup
per at Founders
ENACT CLEVER COMEDY
Nov. 30.—At one of the most charm
ing functions ever given in honor of
another society, the Zatasians enter
tained the members of the Websterian
Literary Society at their annual recep
tion last Friday evening.
The program, especially prepared for
the occasion, was held in Memorial
Hall. The feature of this part of the
evening's entertainment was a three
act play, "The Ugliest of Seven." The
plot centered about a young man, Er
nest Hellwald, who was left a fortune
on condition he would marry the most
ugly of the seven daughters of Jere
miah Ambrose. When a committee of
three old maids make the decision they
naturally choose another than the one
with whom the boy is in love. The
process by which the heroine, Ernestine
Ambrose, succeeds in being chosen as
the most ugly, furnished many laughs
and interesting complications. Lottie
Stafford, as the heroine, and Dorothy
Wolf, as the young man, were particu
larly good. The parts of the old maids
were played by Kathryn Owen, Madame
Kukle; Catherine Cox, Madame Mouse
tooth ; and Mary Ellen Lassiter as
Madame Moorplitz. Annie Ray espe
cially distinguished herself in the role
of Jeremiah Ambrose, an old man, a
firm believer in the good old traditions
of the past. The other six daughters
of Mr. Ambrose were Grace Kimrey,
Gertrude Hinshaw, Annie Kate Neal,
Louise Tliurber, Ruth Beeson, and Mar
tha Armfield.
The first of the other features was
a "National Review," with dances from
five nations. Carrie Teague did a lively
Highland fling, followed by Marie
Barnes, who represented Holland. Es
ther Reece was effectively dressed in
black Spanish lace. Annie Kate Neal
brought in a quaint Japanese touch.
Mildred Kiinrey represented the Amer
ican Indian. Miss America appeared
with a graceful minuet done by Louise
Thurber. The "Three Black Crows"
act, featuring Marie Barnes, Eleanor
Grimsley, and Annie Stanley as black
face comedians, was probably the best
received number of the program. Marie
Barnes proved to be most adept at that
ancient rite, the clog. The closest rival
for the greatest approval was the "Col
legiate Chorus" directed by Louise
Thurber. These very attractive young
ladies made several appearances, each
one better than the last, and they were,
indeed a great favorite with the gen
tlemen visitors. The chorus was made
up of Gertrude Hinshaw, Annie Kate
Neal, Martha Ajniifield, Irene Davis,
Ruth Beeson, Grace Kimrey, Carrie
Teague, and Lottie Stafford.
As the final number of the program,
Kathryn Owen sang two solos, "In the
Boat" and "Charmaine," accompanied
at the piano by Esther Reece.
A formal reception was held at
Founders Hall. Miss Bernice Ilenley
and Mr. Robert Atkinson, presidents of
their respective societies, and Miss An
nie Ray and Mr. George Allen, secre
taries to their societies, together with
Misses Esther Reece and Gertrude Hin
sliaw stood in the receiving line.
A buffet supper was served. Misses
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"Icebound"
Mem
Saturday Evening
FOOTBALL DINNER
BIG THANKSGIVING
DAY CELEBRATION
Ballots for Football Captain
Counted, Giving Honor to
Leslie Murphy
TRUEBLOOD IN CHARGE
Dining Room Decorated to Represent a
Stadium With Football Men Hold
ing Field in Center
Nov. 29.—A big turkey dinner with
dressing, cranberries, mince pie, fruit,
and all the other Thanksgiving accesso
ries, sponsored by the college faculty
Thursday evening, was a partial re
ward to the valiant football squad and
their loyal supporters, for their excel
lent showing in that sport this year,
and proved to be a fitting celebration
of the close of the football season.
The center of the dining hall at
Founders was lined off as a football
field with tables 011 either side divided
into sections representing a stadium.
Students rushed the seats when the
doors were opened and waited for the
appearance of the team 011 the field.
The coming of the football men, to
gether with their ladies, was heralded
with loud applause. The joy of the first
moments of the occasion was heightened
by the delightful decorations which had
been prepared under the direction of
Miss Eva Miles. The centerpieces of
fruit and ivy made the tables attrac
tive while every one was glad to have as
a favor a football field with Guilford's
scores written 011 it. The tables at
which the football men were seated
had for centerpieces miniature fields
with active raisin men playing a valiant
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EMMA KING TO REVIEW
BOOK ON DOLLY MADISON
Miss Katherine Ricks Personal Friend
of Elizabeth Dean, Author of
"Dolly Madison"
OTHER TALKS TO BE ARRANGED
Deo. 9. —The Library committee and
staff have issued invitations to the
Senior class and a few other guests, to
an informal library talk 011 Sunday aft
ernoon, December i).
Miss Emma 6. King, 'Ol, of High
Point, will review the recent book,
"Dolly Madison, the Nation's Hostess,"
by Elizabeth Lippincott Dean. The sub
ject will be of particular interest to this
community since Dorothy Payne (later
the wife of James Madison) was born
in Guilford county on a farm very near
the college campus. The librarian is
a personal friend of the author and
had the privilege of directing Miss Dean
to Miss Lasley, custodian of the vault
committee, who furnished certain data
for the book from the New Garden
Monthly Meeting records.
Two copies of the biography of
"Dolly Madison" will be on reserve in
the library for the use of those who
wish to see them.
Should such informal talks in the
library prove of interest it is the plan
of the committee and staff to arrange
for others later on in the year when
other classes and friends will be in
vited. Unfortunately, the library is
only large enough, to seat a compara
tively small number at any one time.
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