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VOLUME XVIII
SEDALIA CHOIR GIVES
PROGRAM IN MEMORIAL
HALL SUNDAY EVENING
First Concert Before Tour
To Northern
Cities
WELL-KNOWN SINGERS
The Sedalia Singers from the Palm
er Memorial Institute of Sedalia,
N. C., presented a concert in Memor
ial Hall at Guilford on Sunday even
ing, November 29, to an audience of
five hundred. The principal, Mrs, C.
Hawkins Brown, has studied in Mas
sachusetts and told of her thirty-one
years of work with the school in Se
dalia. They came to Guilford before
going on their northern tour in
Massachusetts, Connecticut and oth
er northern states.
The program was divided into
eight groups. The first group was
composed of two songs sung by the
group of twelve men and twelve wo
men. The two songs were: "Soon Ah
Will Be Done Wid de Troubles of de
Worl'," and "Goin' Home."
The second groups were composed
of two songs given by the male quar
tette. They were: "Ezekiel Saw a
Wheel" and "Lil' David, Play on Your
Harp." This was followed by two
scngs, presented by the Girls chorus,
"I Got Heaven in My View" and "You
Better Let That Liar Alone." Follow
ing this a soprano solo was sung by
Amy Bailey, director of the group.
The song was entitled "Trees." Ru
dolph G. Scott, tenor, followed by
singing "Water Boy."
Clarence Cameron White's "No
body Knows the Trouble I See," was
played by a violinist. Following this
selection, Charlotte Hawkins Brown,
principal of Palmer Memorial Insti
tute, spoke on the aims and purposes
of the group.
The remaining groups were com
posed of five numbers sung by the
group and two numbers sung by the
male quartette. The numbers given
by the group were four community
spirituals, and one song composed by
two negro composers, "O Southland."
As a finale the group sang, "Ain't
Goin' to Study War No More."
Thanksgiving Day Features
Enjoyed By Everyone
As the golden rays of the rising
sun glimmered through the leafless
limbs of the trees on the campus a
rroup of boys and girls stood on the
library steps with faces turned to
ward the east to greet the beginning
of another Thanksgiving Day. The
sunrise service was begun at seven
thirty by Grace Hassel's reading of
the hundredth psalm followed by sen
tence prayers expressing thankful
ness for many and various things.
In response to a request for vol
untary contributions to the program
Marshal Budd recited Edgar A.
Guest's pcem "Brotherhood" and Mrs.
Perisho giive a talk developed from
the verse "Ye are the body of Christ."
Thanksgiving service at the church
constituted the Fecond major event
of the Thanksgiving program. The
governor's Thanksgiving proclama
tion was read. Dr. Binford expressed
appreciation of friendship and service
of many of the older members of the
community. There was no formal ad
dress but many of those present con
tributed informal talks on Thanks
giving.
Mr. Noah's singing "Thanks Be to
God" by Dickson expressed his feel
ing of thankfulness.
From eleven until one the girls
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GUILFORDIAN
COLLEGE CALENDAR
Thurs.—Dec. 3—Y. W. C. A. Ba
zaar—N. Garden Hall.
Fri.—Dec. 4—Societies—7:oo p. m.
Sat.—Dec. s—Football Banquet.
Thur.—Dec. 10—Student Recital—
Mem. Hall—8:00 p. m.
Y. W. and Y. M.—7:00 P. M.
Fri.—Dec. 11—Societies 7:00
p. m.
Sat.—Dec. 12—Messiah Rehearsal
—Mem. Hall—8:00 p. m.
Sun.—Dec. 13—Messiah Concert—
Mem. Hall—4:00 p. m.
PAUL BLANSHARD IS
SPEAKER AND VISITOR
Internationally Known Social
Worker Presents
"Racketeering"
TRAVELED IN EUROPE
Paul Blanshard, an authority on la
bor problems, gave a talk in Chris
tian Endeavor on November the
twenty-second and on Monday chapel.
"Racketeering—High and Low" was
Mr. Blanshard's subject in Christian
Endeavor. He told of the evolution
of the Gangster—how he begins by
some misdemeanor, comes from a "re
form" school with a set of vices, and
perhaps as a last ordeal the gansters
give him a murder to do. Racketeer
ing or gambling goes by the name of
speculation in more dignified busi
nesses. "Speculation, however, is suc
cessful gambling; gambling is un
successful speculation. "Racketeer
ing," says he, "will go on until men
put Christianity into order."
He spoke in chapel on "Industrial
Democracy and the Machine Age."
There are two big evils in our indus
trial system. The first one is the in
come evil. There is no justice in men
,at the top of industry getting un
earned money while people at the
bottom do not get earned money. The
second evil is that of distribution of
work. He would have a greater di
versity and interest in work. He
used the slaughter houses of Chicago
.0 illustrate great division of labor.
He strengthened his point by asking,
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had the chance of peering into the
boys' rooms. The common verdict of
the girls was: "You surely do have
a pretty room." Proof of this being
a usual comment is given by a girl
who happened to hear one boy go into
another's room and say in a falsetto
voice, "You all sure do have a pretty
rcom."
Dinner at one in Founders Hall
proved to be just as satisfying as a
Thanksgiving dinner should be, with
its turkey, oyster dressing, irish po
tatoes, peas, celery, graham rolls,
butter, fruit and mince meat pie.
At two forty-five an interesting
scoreless hockey game was played be
tween the faculty and the girls. Mr.
Newlin's costume proved interesting.
When he figures out its significance
he is going to tell us. There follow
ed a soccer game between Cox and
Archdale Halls, the game resulting
in a tie.
From seven until nine, the boys
spent visiting the girls' dormitories.
The boys expressed their approval of
the girls' rooms in a slightly "sissy"
voice and usually said, "You all have
a mighty nice room."
The concluding event on the pro
gram was coffee at Founders at nine
o'clock.
GUILFORD COLLEGE, N. C.,DECEMBER 2, 1931
Football Season Ends In
Banquet Honoring Squad
Student Affairs Board Sponsors Brilliant Dinner To Close
Season In Suitable Glory—Old Players Invited
Back For Evening Of Fellowship
The Student Affairs Board has
started things moving which will
culminate in a brilliant banquet, hon
oring the football squad, on Saturday
evening, December 5. Chapel period
on Tuesday was open for student
opinion on the feasibility of the ban
quet, and the response was so en
thusiastic that preparations are in
progress and the tickets to the ban
quet are on sale.
Eleanor Bangs, president of the
Board is active chairman of the
movement, but Mr. Pancoast, Dr.
Campbell, members of the Affairs
Board, and several other students are
DrFriedmann Gives
Piano Concert Here
Native Of Germany Presents
Three Of His Own
Compositions
LIVES IN GREENSBORO
On November 14, Guilford College
had the pleasure of hearing several
piano selections by Dr. Friedman,
who is now a resident of Greensboro.
Dr. Friedmann is a native of Ger
many and came to this country thirty
years ago. Having been born in a
country which abounds in composers,
he was able to develop his wonderful
talent under many masters of music.
Before the World War he was direc
tor of music in Lincoln, Nebraska.
When the United States entered the
World War, he gave up his work in
music and gave his support to the
American government.
Dr. Friedmann played three of his
own compositions which were enthu
siastically received. "Sunrise" inter
prets the beautiful picture of the first
rays of dawn when the whole, land
scape is covered with a purple haze.
The second selection gave the ever
changing moods of a famous Swiss
painter, and in the last number were
pictures which the individual must
interpret for himself. The barren
lands of Russia, the peasant people
j of Germany, the whole pulsating life
of all Europe, or the dances of Af
rican natives—all these, and more,
were felt in the fantastic composition.
Sunday School A ids
Suffering Miners
Wednesday night, November 25,
Mrs. Haworth's Sunday School class
cf Freshman girls met in the room
of Nell Dodson at Founders Hall. The
main topic of the evening was the
condition of the children in the min
ing districts. It was decided that the
class would meet Saturday afternoon
at New Garden with Rena and Vina
Bivens, and make scrap books for the
children. Refreshments consisting of
coffee, sandwiches, cakes and mints
were served.
Friday night, November 27, Mrs.
Perisho's Sunday School Class held
a class meeting at Mrs. Whites'.
There was an extemporaneous pro
gram with Louise Ward featured as a
fortune-teller, prophecying what each
one in the class would be doing in
five years. Interesting and entertain
ing games were also played. Officers
were elected, and they were as fol
lows: President, Edna Guthrie; vice
president, Orpha Newlin; secretary,
Minnie Thomas; chairman of pro
gram committee, Louise Ward.
enthusiastically assisting in making
the banquet possible. And, to make
the evening a successful one, the sup
port of every student is needed.
Mr. Shepard will act as master of
ceremonies. There are to be toasts to
our "fightin' Quakers," and maybe
there will be a bashful response or
two, and about twenty-five letters
have been written to old players in
and near this vicinity, inviting them
to return to share the fellowship of
the evening. Indications are that the
good old days will be brought back
and the stars of yesterday will min
gle with the stars of today.
G.C. Faculty Gives
Two One Act Plays
Miss Jinnette, Dr. Ljung, And
Mrs. Binford Play Lead
ing Roles
COLLEEG ORCHESTRA
G C FACULTY—2
The final entertainment for home- j
coming week was the presentation of
" 'Op 0' My Thumb" and "Buying
Culture" by ;\the Guilfiord College
Club. Approximately three hundred
people were present to enjoy the tal
ent of our faculty and the music of
the Guilford College orchestra under
the leadership of Max Noah.
The characterization of Amanda
by Miss Isabella Jinette and that of
Orvis by Dr. Ljung were considered
the most outstanding features of
" 'Op O' My Thumb" throughout the
entire play. Amanda tried to build
the ideal family around her, always
hoping that her idealism would some
day be realism. Many complications
entered her fabrication, but she was
so persevering that she bravely clung
to the last threads of hope.
"Buying Culture" was centered
around a loving German mother,
Mrs. Binford, who wished her daugh
ter, Miss Bruce, to enjoy the finer
things of life. The audience was kept
in a continuous uproar by the mother
whose German ideas never were able
to be replaced by American ones. As
all good romances end, the daughter
accepts the hand of th_e poor suitor,
portrayed by Marshall Barney rather
than a well-to-do Bostonian.
G. C. Peace Club
Organized Friday
Allen J. White Elected Presi
dent—Will Meet Once
Each Week
A short time ago Thomas Q. Har
riscn visited our campus speaking in
the interest of the National Council
for the Prevention of War. Almost
the entire student body and faculty
subscribed to the literature sent out
by the Council.
On Friday evening, November 27, a
group met in Philomathean Hall and
organized what is to be known as
the International Relations Club of
Guilford College. The Club dedicated
itself to the purpose of promoting
World Peace. The following officers
were elected: President, Allen J.
White; secretary, Julia Plummer;
and treasurer, Brodie Money. Sever
al committees are to be worked out
and appointed later.
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Banquet Ticket
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NUMBER 6
"DARICK CLAUSEN" IS
PRESENTED BY DRAMATIC
COUNCIL ON SATURDAY
Eleanor Bangs And Theodore
Pollock Leading
Players
FURNAS IS DIRECTOR
The annual fall play was presented
at Memorial Hall, November 28 at
eight o'clock. This play, Darick Clau
sen, was the prize play of 1929 and
revealed an attempt at the mechani
zation of industry.
Darick Clausen, who is persevering
to maintain art through a machine
age, was represented by Theodore
Pollock. Duncan Parsons played the
part cf Darick's father, Peter Clau
sen, who is a brickmaker in the sum
mer time and a cobbler in the winter.
Eleanor Bangs took the part of
Grace Harding, a summer visitor at
Cowenhaven who falls in love with
Darick Clausen and tries to persuade
him to modernize his method of mak
ing bricks. The part of Richard Hard
ing, a New York business man and a
supporter of Grace Hardingls at
tempt to modernize Cowenhaven was
acted by Wade Mackie. Hybertie Van
Steen, the last of the line of "the
Van Steen, was played by Rachel
Beasley. Julia Blair Hodgin typified
Lysbeth Clausen, the sister of Darick.
Others in the play were: Lewis Abel
as Parker Wigglesworth, noted archi
tect; Edward Blair as Franz Ram
bouts; William Neave as Van Var
rick; William Singletary as Quinlan;
Pearle Kimrey as Neeltie Derickson;
Blanche Silver as Margaret Ram
bouts; Esther Lee Cox as Mrs. Ram
bouts; Leroy Miller as Otto, handy
boy; Gertrude Mears as Hulda Bauts,
I gossiper; and Simpson Garner as Jan
Bouts, habitual drunkard.
Exceptional acting was done by
Eleanor Bangs, Theodore Pollock and
Edward Blair, while the others in the
play deserve much commendation.
The play was well-acted and it will
be remembered as one of Guilford's
greatest successes.
Miss Lasley Is Reelected
Secretary N. C. Registrars
At a meeting of the North Caro
lina Association of Collegiate Regis
trars, Miss Era Lasley was re-elected
secretary of the association. The con
ference of registrars met at the
Washington-Duke Hotel, Durham,
following the meeting of the N. C.
College Conference of presidents—a
group which was organized several
years ago through the efforts of Pres
ident Binford.
EVERYONE! NOW! GET
YOUR BANQUET TICKET
"Have, you bought your ticket
to the football banquet?" is the
most popular question on the
campus—and the most popular an
swer is "I'll say I have!", "You
bet," "Sure thing," or just plain
old "Yeah!"
Anyway, if you haven't been
asked that question there are
twelve people on the campus who
are just before nabbing you, so
huy your ticket! Eleanor Bangs,
Eleanor Grimsley, Edith Trivette,
Julia Blair Hodgin, Julia I'lum
mer, Marguerite Slate, Frank Al
len, Dave Parsons, Lewis Able,
Margaret Warner, Dot Wolff, and
Allen White all have tickets for
sale and every student wants one
before, Saturday night, December
5. And if you miss the salesman
get your ticket from the "ol' cap'n
he-self'—Johnnie, in the Book
Store—fifty cents a plate.