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/ 7 HISTORY OF GUILFORD COLLEGE VOLUME XVIII Mr. and Mrs. To Resume Two Years of Study and Re search in University of Geneva HEADS HISTORY DEP'T. Visited Many Points of Interest In European Countries Professor and Mrs. A. I. Newlin have returned to Guilford College campus to resume their duties with Professor Newlin as head of the de partment of History and Mrs. New lin as assistant in the Language de partment. Professor Newlin was granted a leave of absence two years ago to be gin his study and research in the Graduate Institute of International Relations of the University of Gen eva, studying mainly history, Inter national Relations and International law. After two years of study in the League of Nations Library and the World's capital, where more than sixty different international organi zations have their headquarters, and the attendance of the 1929-1930 as semblies of the League of Nations, meetings of the Councils of the Lea gue of Nations and other commis sions, Mr. Newlin returns to Guilford College as one of North Carolina's leading authorities in the field of In ternational Relations. He used a SI2OO scholarship given by Clement Biddle. Mrs. Newlin joined Professor New lin in Geneva in 1930, where they were married. After her marriage, she studied French and German un der private tutors in the University of Geneva. While in Europe Professor and Mrs. Newlin visited places of romantic as ••veil v. of historic interest. During the summer of 1930, they spent a month in traveling over Germany, down the Rhine river in the Luther, Goethe and Schiller country, historic places between Cologne and Berlin, and Oberammergau where they saw the "Passion Play," some in Austria and Lake Lucerne and places connect ed with the story of William Tell be fore reaching Geneva again. The past summer they took an extended tour visiting the Peace Palace in the Ha gue in the Netherlands; in England they saw much of the lake country, the country of the Quakers, Shake speare, and Warick Castle; most of their time in Ireland was spent around Dublin with short visits to Cork and the Blarney castle and Kilarney; while in Scotland, Scott's Lady of the Lake Country interested them. Many old castles were visited during their two years stay in Switzerland and Germany. AGuilfordian Board A Moon And Melons Wednesday night, at about 8:00, the young September moon that is wont to cruise high above the site of that seductive slough known as the "College Pond," looked down and saw a gay troop of youngsters swarming up the valley. Rays from moving flashlights flickered across the mead ow-bed. Next the moon was startled to see a multitude of huge green spheres being hastily unloaded from the shadowy bulk of a car; being sliced; being ruthlessly seized and greedily despoiled of their pink beauty. As time slipped by, noisy chatter and ex ultant gayety sank into mellow under tones of conversation and occasional clear peals of happy laughter. Life seemed all at once very contented and somehow very right. Technically, "Guilfordian" board picnic was in progress. In reality, new freedom was being given a furth er trial—the result?—a pervading spirit of goodwill and friendliness, and a very evident atmosphere of fair play, honor, and mutual respect. At about 9:45 the moon, looking down once more, rubbed her eyes in astonishment! The valley below, just now teeming with active life, was void cf human talent. Nothing but the red and mutilated faces of watermelon rinds stared enviously up at the white unmarred complexion of Lady Luna. Mr. J. W. Presson of Richmond, Virginia, was the week-end guest of Imogene Strickland. t/THE\3 GUILFORD IAN Newlin Back College Work Quality Point System Installed At Guilford During the year 1930-1931, the following system of marking was adopted to go into practice Sep tember, 1931. A, represents exceptional attain ment; iS, suuperior attainment; Q, average attainment; D, passing at tainment; F, failure; and Inc., in complete. These marks are to be based up on the amount of knowledge, or level of attainment, achieved by the student in the subject as measur ed by objective tests and should not take into account such factors as pupil personality, interest, in dustry, attendance, deportment, or general matters of discipline. 'ihe following quality point sys tem will go into practice with the new system of marking; For each semester hour in which the student has the mark A he will be given 3 points; B, 2 points; C, 1 point; D, 0 points; F, 0 points, but included in the average unless the course is repeated and passed. In order to be a candidate for a degree a student must have as many, or more, quality points as ne has credit hours. BIG FRESHMAN CLASS IN IRODUCED TO SOCIAL AND ACADEMIC SIDES Week Is Spent In Examina tions, Hikes, And Social Groups MUCH TALENT SHOWN "We are here" was the key note of the entire Freshman week. A notable of the week was the absence of home sickness, due, perhaps, to the full program. Guilford is proud of her Freshmen not only in number, which totals one hundred and six, but also the spirit of enthusiasm evidenced by each mem ber of the class by his whole hearted entrance into the program. I'he days, after the registration on Friday, were quite full of talks, lec tures, divisional orientation, and li brary study; in general an introduc tion to the academic side of college life. Friday evening after social hour, there was a meeting with the Deans in the dormitories. Saturday evening was the presentation of student or ganizations, after which were the Freshman stunts. Guilford county was the winner of the first prize given for the best stunt, and Forsyth Coun ty won the second prize. Christian Endeavor met Sunday evening at seven o'clock. Ruth Hiller was in charge of the program, which was an introduction to the types of programs that the organization spon sors. Monday evening different groups of students together with a few upper classmen visited the varoius faculty homes. Tuesday evening there was a program of Freshman talent. Several of the more talented took part in this program. There were readings, piano solos, and other musical instrument als. The numbers were greatly en joyed. Mr. Wilkes and Mr. Farmer, with Harmonica and Banjo received great applause and several encores. There seems to be evidence of quite a lot of Freshman talent. Wednesday evening the boys and girls met separately, and the Student Government officers had charge of the program. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The Guilfordian is facing a finan cial crisis this year, and we need your subscription to carry it on. On the last page is a coupon; fill it out and mail it to the Business Manager and help keep a newspa per for Guilford College. GUILFORD COLLEGE, N. C.,SEPTEMBER 23, 1931 [MANY IMPROVEMENTS MARK BEGINNING OF NEW COLLEGE TERM Post Office Moved To New Headquarters In Basement DEAN HAS NEW OFFICE As a result of the College's custom of each year making some changes in and additions to its equipment in an effort to render the institution a better place in which to live and a more efficient dispenser of knowledge, several marked and favorable altera tions were effected on the campus during the summer months. Perhaps the greatest shift was the removal of the book store and post office from the main floor of Memor ial Hall to new quarters in the base ment of this building where the mail boxes have been conveniently arrang ed, and the windows for dispensing books and materials have been so placed as to avoid confusion as much as possible. The entire arrangement not only eliminates the confusion in the halls of the administration build ing but also provides a safer mail of fice and book store, and a great con venience to the students. In the former location of this of fice, a comfortable and well fitted of fice has been arranged as headquart ers of the Dean of the College. This provides a feature the lack of which was felt greatly last year. Although due to the hot dry weath er the new granite dust walks have drawn as much adverse as favorable criticism thus far; it is almost certain that when the rains and snows arrive the new pathways will be considered a valuable asset in avoiding "mud miring" as of old. They also add to the beauty of the campus to a great , extent. I>ui nat> lilt library been a scene ol calm and rest during the vacation days. Already, approximately six hun dred new books have been catalogued; most of which are now in the reading room for inspection. And, too, an as sistant librarian has been added to the personell of the library. Miss Isabel la Jinnette will do part time work in the library. She is well known to the old students, having been graduated from Guilford last spring. Besides these changes, many others might be observed which while not so great or perhaps so important in crease immensely the joy of our life here at Guilford. For instance, the entire New North section of Cox Hall has been redecorated; as have various portions of the girls' dormitories. The electrical equipment has been repair ed, replaced, or otherwise put in good shape. New Additions To Guilford Faculty Mr. and Mrs. Newlin, Dr. Ljung And Mr. Preston Guilford has four valuable additions to its faculty this year: Professor A. I. Newlin, head of the History de partment; Mrs. Eva Miles Newlin, as sociate professor of Romance Lan guages; Dr. Harvey Ljung, head of the department of Chemistry; and Mr. Preston, head of the Economics department. Mr. and Mrs. Newlin have recently returned from Geneva, Switzterland, where Mr. Newlin has been doing re search work on the subject "The Ar bitration and Conciliation Policy to Which America is a Party." His re search is completed although his dis sertation has not been published. In Switzerland one is required to present two hundred and fifty copies of a thesis before said thesis can be pub lished. It will be necessary for Mr. Newlin to return to Switzerland to take his examinations and to defend his thesis before he can receive his degree. However, he has a wealth of new materials and new methods which he is seeking to share with his stu dents. Mrs. Newlin studied German and French for one year and "kept house." Dr. Ljung, whose home is in Greensboro, received his degree at the University of North Carolina where he was a popular and a brilliant stu dent. Mr. Preston comes from the University of North Carolina and is a candidate for his doctor's degree. IMPROVEMENTS IN MUSIC DEPARTMENT Judging from the number of stu dents who were out for A 'Capella Choir this fall, it seems that, in deed, music hath its charm for the Quakers and Quakerettes. Fifty four students reported for choir practice. There is a good balance of parts and lots of keen interest. Mr. Noah says that the spirit among choir members is the best he has known since the beginning of the organization. The old members are planning a reception for the new members. That reception is planned for Oc tober 10th. Plans are being made for a northern trip again next spring. On this trip they hope to give two or three concerts in New York City with a return engage ment at Atlantic City. Citizens of many of the places that were visit ed last year have expressed the de sire to have the choir give concerts there this year. The orchestra work, which has not been especially renowned here, has a new appeal this year. Twelve different instruments are repre sented in an orchestra which Mr. Noah hopes is the foundation for a permanent orchestra for the col lege. During the last few years the department of music has grown and expanded more rapidly and successfully than almost any other phase of college activities. At a re cent meeting of the Elementary school teachers of Guilford county meeting at Proximity plan to have a public school music festival next spring was discussed. TTiat fes tival would be held at Guilford Col lege. It would be under the tutlage of Miss Wilbur. N. C. YEARLY MEETING BUYS G. FOX'S JOURNAL Valuable First Edition Has Been Placed In Local Library ADDITIONAL AQUISITIONS One of the original copies of the first edition of the writings of George Fox has been obtained by the North Carolina Yearly Meeting of Friends, and has been placed in the vault at the college library. The Journal is valuable both historically and be cause much of the first book was sup pressed in the later editions. In addition to the acquisition of the Journal, the library has received the papers of Mrs. Mary Mendenhall Hobbs, "The Common School Advo cate," published by Dr. Nereus Men denhall, and several letters—all of which have great value for one desir ing authentic data on the Friends. Many new books directly related to the various departments in college have their richness to our li brary, and our resources are still in creasing. Philip W. Furnas Is Chapel Speaker Leonardo da Vinci—The Artist, Philosopher, And Scientist Is His Subject CREATOR OF "MONA LISA" "Leonardo da Vinci" was the sub ject chosen by Professor Philip W. Furnas, head of the English depart ment, in his address to the student body on Monday, September 14. Da Vinci was a man of great ver satility, combining the three great qualities of philsopher, artist and mechanical scientist. Contrary to most people, as a youth he was a dreamer, a philosopher, al ways wanting to do the impossible— especially to fly. In connection with this, he made a special study of fly ing creatures. As an artist, his "Mona Lisa" is the most famous—with the inscrut able smile symbolizing the infinite we can never interpret—or the great mystery of life. Picturing the dra matic movement of the betrayal, he painted "The Last Supper," his best work. Da Vinci was known as a handy man, inventing the wheel-barrow and kodak, discovering in hydraulics, and almost proving the wave lengths of light. ALUMNI ASSOCIATION FORMS COMMITTEE FOR MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN Expressed Need of Alumni Secretary and Director Of Publicity WANT PAID MEMBERS A new policy has been adopted by the Guilford College Alumni Associa tion. A definite goal has been set, a program planned, and work begun that is to carry the Association through to a brilliant future which must materialize by Centennial Year. The Alumni Committee did extensive work during the summer months; and, through a bulletin which outlined the project to all Alumni and Old Stu dents, a challenge was given for sup port that will insure a happy birth day for the college in 1937. Since the centennial program of the college merits the support of all those who wish to see it ranking with the finest small colleges of the na tion, the Association is working to ward a paid membership and active interest from all those eligible for membership. In the bulletin, which was widely circulated, the need was expressed for an Alumni Secretary and Director of Publicity so that the activities of the college may be kept before a large group of people. Lack of funds is a major consideration at present and an enthusiastic response to this movement is vitally needed. Gaiety Shown In Formal Opening Of College Year New Game of Autographing Is Special Feature Of Reception V IN CHARGE OF EVENT The new brightly glowing: lights of the library shown down on a profus ion of brightly colored, light textur ed gowns and glossy tuxedo lapels as the incoming freshman class and other new students were presented to the members of the faculty amid a hum of voiced greetings, a host of pleasant smiles, and almost a confus ion of handshakes. It was Saturday night, September 12th, and the annual opening recep tion under the sponsorship of the Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. had drawn the entire student body to the library where an old student together with a new one passed down the long receiv ing line headed by President Binford. Each member of the faculty was pres ent and this afforded opportunity for all the new students to meet and feel that they know personally, each fac ulty member. The old students great ly enjoyed their chance to greet the faculty after their three months va cation; and to meet its new members and those returning after leaves of absence, spent in study. At the end of the receiving line, everyone was given a list of names of students whom he should look up and whose autograph he secured. After some time the person having the most autographs on his list was pronounced prize winner. Phil-Zays Have Formal Reception Every year both the Philomathean and the Zatasian Literary Societies entertain at a formal reception in honor of the new girls of the college. Friday, September 18, was the time for this year's occasion. Each society held its regular meeting at 7:00 in their respective society halls. For this evening, the program of the Zatasians was of a literary and musical trend. Dorothy Wolff gave a reading of Bradfords' entitled "Sam son, Strong Boy." This reading—in negro dialect—gave a negro's version of the strength of Samson and his affair with Delilah. As one of the mu sical numbers for the evening Ear line Adams played a new arrangement of the well-known "London-derry Air." Eleanor Griinsley and Edith Trivette sang "I Love a Little Cot tage" as a duet. In closing the pro gram Eleanor Bangs read two poems of Edwin Markham. The first dealtlj MUST BE WRITTEN BY 1937 'J NUMBER 1 DICK DOUGLAS RELATES EXCITING EXPERIENCES IN ALASKAN COUNTRY Famous Boy Scout Explorer Speaks In Chapel WROTE BOOK ON AFRICA Dick Douglas, famous Bo;f Scout explorer of Greensboro, told story September 15 in chapel of his adven tures in Alaska last summer. Ken Chisholm and Bill Ragan, two other Boy Scouts, traveled to Alaska with Douglas to meet a certain Fath er Hubbard and camp for the sum mer on the edge of a supposedly ex tinct volcano. On arriving at a sea port village sixty miles from the crat er, they found that the volcano had erupted about a month before, and was still rumbling, quaking, and smoking. They thought their trip was off, but Father Hubbard insisted that they make it anyway. They packed their own equipment to the side of the mountain, finding snow, covered with about two feet of ashes, inside the crater. Only one side of the crater had erupted, leaving the large lake at the bottom and the undergrowth and for est on the other sides intact. Where the eruption had occurred, there re mained a large lake of boiling sul phur, emitting almost suffocating hy drogen sulphide fumes. Bubbles the size of a large room would swell up and burst on it. The summer abounded in hair breadth adventures. On their first trip to the summit, without their ?uns, they encountered a brown bear, the largest carnivorous animal in the world. Taking their cue from Father Hubbard, who was beating on a tin san with his alpenstock, they danced and shouted "till any self-respecting quadruped would have left the coun- Li.v." He snuitoii in disgust, >v*iieeied around, and lumbered off. Once Fath er Hubbard and an airplane pilot were nearly precipitated into the sulphur lake, and once the party was only saved from death by carbon monoxide gas by the intervention of a cloud burst, but fortunatley no one was in jured at either time. The charm of these adventures was enhanced at all points by the speak er's racy whimsies. Douglas has twice before been to Alaska, and has made an African trip on which he has writ ten a book. CHEMISTRY DEPT. HAS SECOND OF ITS MOVIES "Monel Metal," the second of a se rves of. moving pictures sponsored by the chemistry department, was pre sented in the auditorium last Tues day evening. This metal is made by the United Nickel Company located in Hunting ton, West Virginia. Monel is compos ed of one third copper and two thirds nickel. The picture traced the pro cess of manufacturing and showed the uses of monel. The ore is smelted and made into ingots which are rolled out in the de sired thickness. It takes a very high polish and is extremely resistant to chemicals. It is used extensively in making household furniture, kitchen utensils, dairy accessories, building material, etc. Its strength and dura bility makes it very popular. with that ever-popular topic, love; The Philomathean program was while the second was philosophical, somewhat of the same style. Esther Lee Cox read an original poem as a welcome to the new members. A pan tomime—quite romantic in nature— was read by Ruby Crews, and per formed by Edith Cooke and Genevieve Sheetz. Miss Campbell, "the song bird of the faculty," sang three se lections: the first, a negro spiritual was entitled "Sweet As Any White Child;" the second, "I'm A Rolling;" the third was the well-known "Deep River." After the regular meetings both societies attended the reception which was held in Founder's Hall, the floor being thrown en suite. Special guests for the evening were ladies of the faculty. Refreshments which consist ed of iced tea and cakes were served by senior girls of both societies.
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