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THE GUILFORDIAN
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Food for Thought
The problem of greatest relevance to the ideal of fruitful living
is that of striking a proper balance between our uses of companionship
and solitude, the two greatest avenues of growth and culture.
"When Jesus got it into his head that he was the son of God, he
next set about proving it. Perhaps he did prove it for all men, but
this does not necessarily mean that the burden of proof does not lie
also with the rest of us.
Free the Slaves!
What's the use of compulsory chapel?
We asked that question several times, in different places on and
about the Guilford campus, and the consensus of the three replies
that were decent enough to print was that compulsory chapel
(1) broadened the student's cultural horizons, and (2) helped to
integrate the student body. So we, in the manner of the best politicians,
proceeded to "look at the record," and this is what we found:
(1) As regards horizon broadening. Nine-tenths of the off
campus speakers who have addressed the student body in past years
have been Christians, pacifists, or both. So far as we were able to
discover, there is no case on record of an atheist or a militarist speak
ing in chapel. Presenting one side, and one side only, of the prin
cipal question discussed may be very broadening, but ....
(2) Concerning integration. The great majority of all chapel
audiences is sharply divided into t)u*ee groups—the absentees, the
sleepers, and the studiers. There is an extreme minority group of
listeners. The two things common to nearly all are a complete lack
of interest in the programs and a hearty dislike of the system.
Integration ?
With these facts in mind, we are more strongly than ever in favor
of voluntary chapel. The only coherent argument that we have heard
aginst the system of free choice is that of small audiences; and we
maintain vigorously that it is far better to have a small, genuinely
interested group involved in any undertaking than a completely unin
terested mob—if the undertaking is to be a success.
"Water, Water Everywhere . .
In the days of our grandmothers, hoys and girls were not allowed
such fellowship and freedom as students now enjoy. They were not
allowed to sit alone nor were they (boys and girls) granted permission
to leave campus unless the reason for leaving was extremely important.
"The old order changeth" and girls and boys become college men
and women.
They are trusted to take certain responsibilities but this does not
seem to be the case on Guilford's campus judging from the lack of
doors in the student parlors. However, this is a minor point when
compared with the lack of student parlors for social engagements or
dating. This is a problem which has long confronted the students and
administration but so far no effort has been made to remedy the situa
tion. The problem has been discussed but it cannot be discarded nor
solved by discussion.
Out of the 200 men on campus there are three who are not
eligible for dating as they have already made their choice. In round
figures there are 100 women who could be dated, but try and seat com
fortably a hundred couples or half that number in the four parlors
set aside for this purpose.
We need more space for social engagements and we can see no
reason why some action is not taken in this direction to make for
more wholesome dating arrangements.
THE GUILFORDIAN
Thanksgiving in the offing and the
spirit of the times of Priscilla and John.
In the old version Priscilla said to John,
"Why don't you speak for yourself?"
But in this modern day and age it's,
"Pat, £ think we should go to Danville."
Witnesses said they didn't go because
it was too cold for a rumble-seat ride.
"If you can't be good, be careful; if
you can't be careful, call it Priscilla."
. . . "And so does Mary Priscilla."
The play lived up to its name, "Ice
bound." But by action it prompts:
There are some things forbidden upon
this campus green;
But they're considered art's young
dream if on the stage they're seen.
YANKEE YIPS
Cowboy Bartlett was intrigued by fair
orchestra member, G. C. him go! Ncwkie
writes of new addition to family, caus
ing anxiety until explanation of only a
pooch. ... Is our ex-sports writer
lllNGing her in? . . . Is it proper to
Locke the Wolfe out? If he tries any
of that Bucky stuff she will probably
B. Locke him. . . . Tough luck, Kelsey.
Better luck next time. You should re
member the old platitude, "Great is the
force of habit." . . . Prompted by Rhett
Butlcrism of "Gone With the Wind,"
"If you love me like I love you, then
shame 011 us."
Who saw him Wheeler out of the
Physics laboratory window? Also 110
dates with girls while under influence...
Alcohol?... Sniff!!! . . . Willie (Loch
invar Beau Brummel) Grigg late to
choir rehearsal on a Thursday night (as
usual) tried to excuse himself (as usual)
by saying that he got his bells mixed
(as usual). The howling tenor who
spelled it "belles" was probably right.
QUAKERISM
If the wall in that certain little office
011 the left of Founders could only talk,
it would run the gamut. Place the epi
sode, witnessed by freshman girls 011
the second floor, that took place be
tween two members of the Biology de
partment. My, my! Such actions from
seniors! And tlid the color of her face
match the color of her hair when it was
called to her attention! ... Is that
red-headed guy interested in voice, DOll
- . . . Stableford talked to boy
waiting for class, pecked in keyhole,
class 25 minutes over.
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Unmentionables
llow thankful our Quaker ancestors
would have been if I hey had known
tlmt :SOO years later their progeny
would have been celebrating Thanks
giving in exactly the same manner that
the first Turkey day was celebrated!
In 1020, on the first Thanksgiving,
our placid ancestors arose before day
light, shivered as they hurried into
worn clothes, and then hurried out
across the cold, white way in search of
something to eat. With an empty
stomach they returned lioine to prepare
tlie Thanksgiving dinner. Then they
trailed out across tlie snow to the
little old meeting house, never know
ing when wild animals would meet
them and enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner
not planned by the grateful Quakers.
In the chapel they sat serenely medi
tating while stealthy-footed Indians
crept up behind them, desiring a new
head dress with which to adorn their
belts 011 Thanksgiving day. In the
afternoon they stood in the shadows of
the great forests with an undiscovered,
uninhabited America all around them
and gave roast turkey to some aspiring
stray Indians who had sneaked up to
take a look around. In the evening
they knelt at the side of their corn
husk mattress in the corner of a bar
ren room devoid of all luxuries, and
gave thanks for all the blessings of
life.
The Quakers of 1 !:!> find themselves
in almost the same situation. They
arise on Thanksgiving morning before
daylight, shiver as they hurry into
worn clothes, and then trail out across
the cold white walk in search of food.
With an empty stomach they return
to their rooms, which are devoid of
luxuries, and dream of the Thanks
giving dinner. Later they hurry across
to little old Memorial hall, in con
stant danger of some uncontrolled and
uncontrollable freshman accosting
them on the way, where they sit
silently in chapel, trying unsuccessfully
to think of something on which to
meditate while the stealthy-footed pro
fessors creep in behind them, seeking
head numbers with which to adorn
their double-cut book on Thanksgiving
day. In the afternoon they stand in
the shadows of Guilford's six trees,
with an ungrateful discovered America
all around them, and roast the aspir
ing stray Christians who have sneaked
up from Elon to take a look around.
In the evening they kneel in the cor
ner of their barren room, at the side
of a corn-husk mattress, and hunt for
that nickel they were so sure they lost,
promising fervently to be very thank
ful if it is found so that sandwich,
which is so much needed, cart be
bought.
It is of interest to Guilfordians to
learn of the engagement of Miss
Martha Taylor, '35, of High I'oint, to
Mr. Ilenry Turner, '33, of Winston-
Salem. The wedding will take place
in December.
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Crouched 011 the line, Hank ti flunk,
Pounded, or pounding unmercifully,
Far from the towering goal-posts,
Or in their blissful shadows,
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The frosty autumnal air,
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But no quarter,
Either to him or to you.
Ilarsh but sublime Law of Life:
Body and soul are welded,
In Strife.
—Russell Pope.
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