VOLUME XXVII
Oplhalmograph and
Melronoscope Bought
For Defective Readers
New and Unusual Devices
Are First of Their Kind
At the College
Two machines, the ophthalmograph
and the metronoscope, to he used for
the first time at Guilford, were pur
chased by the college early tills year.
The purposes of these devices are to
find the reading defects of the students,
and to help correct them through con
trolled reading.
The ophthalmograph presents a
graph of the motion of the eyes while
reading, giving the number of fixations
(re-reading one word again and
again), regressions (going back over
words already read), duration of fixa
tions, rate of words per minutes, and
comprehension.
The metronoscope is the first me
chanical device to adequately control
the reading situation. It reduces the
number of fixations, prevents regres
sions, and builds up a rhytlimatic type
of reading. It results in a more rapid
reader—one who reads with greater
ease and understanding.
The metronoscope is used in such a
way that the interest and attention of
the pupils may be held. Through it,
the teacher may observe emotional and
physical responses and correct im
proper posture and lip movements.
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Young Democrats' Group
To Counteract Willkyites
Interest in the coming election has
led to the formation of a Young Demo
crats club, which elected officers at its
first meeting, held in the auditorium
last Tuesday evening.
"Pap" Fowler was chosen president;
Paul Carruthers, vice-president; Sally
Farley, secretary-treasurer; and Larry
(Boston) Palders, minister of enlight
enment.
The main purpose of this organiza
tion are to form n closer fellowship
among the student Democrats of the
college, and to counteract the influence
of the newly-formed Voting Republican
club.
The group plans to have various
Democratic leaders from Greensboro
speak at their meeting.
Dr. Victorius Innovates
College String Ensemble
Rosaleen Leslie and
Bernice Merritt Draw
Up By-Laws
Dr. Victorius, new professor of eco
nomics and music, has undertaken the
organization of a string ensemble here
at Guilford which will play chiefly the
music of the great composers of the
17th and 18th centuries and will en
deavor to broaden the musical and cul
tural knowledge of student instrumen
talists.
The first meeting of the group was
held Friday night, October 5. Ten vio
linists, two violists, and one cellist
were present to begin practicing and
appoint Hernice Merritt and Hosaleen
Leslie to draw up the by-laws of the
group.
Dr. Victorius is quite experienced in
the Held of chamber music, having per
formed in many cities in Germany as
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THE GUILFORDIAN
Chapel Schedule
Monday, Oct. 14—'Conscientious
objector" talks by two students.
Tuesday, Oct 15—Meeting on the
basis of silence in the Hut.
Wednesday, Oct. 16— E. Daryl
Kent.
Friday, Oct. 18—To be scheduled.
Monday, Oct. 21—To be scheduled.
Tuesday, Oct. 22—Meeting on the
basis of silence in the Hut.
Wednesday, Oct 23 Dorothy
Lloyd Gilbert.
Thursday, Oct. 24—Class Meet
ings.
Friday, Oct. 25 Musical pro
grain by the Fine Arts club.
Pacifists Form Group
To Discuss Problems
Sunday Meetings Open
To All Interested in
Work for Peace
Hoping to clarify ideas on conscrip
tion and conscientious objectors, the
new pacifist discussion group, presided
over by Phil Dewees, called a public
meeting in the Hut on October 0.
The organization grew from the de
sire of a group of 15 men students and
members of the faculty that they, as
pacifists, might meet together and dis
cuss the problems facing them.
Among the 41 persons present were
I>r. and Mrs. Binford, Dr. Beittel, Miss
lluth, Mr. Kent, and Mr. and Mrs.
Kdgerton. Students from the boys'
dormitories and Founders hall took
part in the discussion, which dealt
chiefly with details of purpose and or
ganization. Among them were Bernice
Merritt, Ed Behre, Malcolm Crooks,
and Dick Clark.
It was then decided that there
should be a rather loose organization
of a steering committee consisting of
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Campus Chess Club Is
Formed by Dr. Hayes
A chess club, founded last Monday
by I>r. Francis Hayes, acting head of
the department of modern languages,
will meet every Monday evening in
East parlor, Founders hall, it has
been announced.
Players will be divided into three
divisions: the experts, those moderately
experienced, and the novices.
Guilford Swing Band
Polish Up Hot Licks
This week Guilford's swing or
chestra met for the tirst time to
get their organization underway.
The idea for the orchestra was
tirst contracted by the enterprising
freshmen boys, but when a num
ber of lipperclassmen became in
terested it was decided to make it
a joint organization. The tentative
membership consists of I'oindex
ter —drummer; Hay Tannenbaum
and Joe Webb saxophonists;
Kingston Johns —trumpet; and Hill
Griggs—piano. First rehearsal will
be Thursday evening.
They expect to beat it out with
sweet swing and a few hot num
bers. When they have worked out
a few syncopated combinations
they will fulfill a future date on
WHIG.
GUILFORI) COLLEGE, N. C., OCTOBER 12, 1940
Rehearsals Begin for "High Tor"
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M. S. G. Constitution Is Amended
Day Students Get Four
Representatives; Gwyn
Is Elected President
The constitution of the Men's Stu
dent government was amended Wednes
day to allow the day students represen
tatives in the proportion of one to 25.
The act was passed unanimously after
Harry Xace, president of Men's Stu
dent Government, bad called a special
meeting upon the recommendation of
his associates.
The new set-up gives the day stu
dents four representatives to the gov
erning body. Heretofore they have had
but one.
At an extension of the same meeting,
the day students selected the newly
allotted delegates and officers for their
body. Robert Wilson, vice-president of
tile Men's Student government, pre
sided.
James Gwyn, senior from Greens
boro, was elected president of the day
students. Robert Garrett, junior, and
Garland Murray, junior, both also from |
Greensboro, were named vice-president
and secretary-treasurer respectively.
I Seniors L. M. Gideon and Bill Xafe
and juniors Stokes Rawlins and El
fried Penneltamp were selected as the
representatives to the men's governing
body.
Sentiment for t lie constitutional
change has been growing for some
time, it was revealed before the amend
ment was voted at the chapel period,
Wednesday. X'resident Xace recom
mended the proposal and asked Wilson
to clarify the stand of the day stu
dents. Wilson pointed out that the day
students were subject to the same rules
while on campus as are the campus
students; that they are, as a group, al
most as numerous as the campus stu
dents ; and that, therefore, more pro
portional representation seemed just.
The increased off-campus representa
tion, Wilson indicated, would also make
for closer action among the men
students.
Kiser Orchestra
At Monogram Dance
Wiley Kiser, Winston - Salem
band leader, and his 111-piece or
chestra and singer will provide mu
sic for the annual dance of the
Monogram club, to he held in the
new gym on Saturday niglit, Oc
tober 19, from 8 o'clock until 10:45.
The affair will lie the first stu
dent activity to take place in the
gymnasium.
Refreshments will be sold during
the intermission.
Clela Stevens Is New
Fine Arts President
Clela Stevens, Founders junior, was
elected president of the Fine Arts
club at its tirst meeting on September
Joe Parker, retiring president, pre
sided.
Frederick Itinford was named vice
president and Betty Locke, secretary
treasurer. Eileen Dornseif was appoint
ed to supervise a chapel program for
October 25.
Thirty-seven members attended the
meeting and decided to meet in the
Music building every second Wednes
day evening.
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IIKwII TOR'S LlßE— Eleanor Clin
chy, popular sophomore, will piny the
important role of Lise in the Dramatic
council's forthcoming production of
Maxwell Anderson's "High Tor."
Activity Points Rule
Hits Campus Leaders
Fowler, J. Parker, Nolan,
Lelsie, Choir Members
Affected
Campus leaders rode for a fall
Wednesday evening at a special meet
ing of the Student Affairs board at
which the activity points committee
clamped down on students who were
burdened with too many extra-curri
cular activities.
Winfred Meibohm, chairman of the
board, presided and the points com
mittee, consisting of Walter I'atzig,
Virginia Hill, and Mary Ruth Kimrey,
submitted reports upon which action
was taken.
Francis Fowler, business manager of
the QUAKER, was allowed to retain
his position upon the condition that
bis quarter and semester grades are
satisfactory. Joe Parker, vice-president
of the Student Affairs board was
forced to resign and Virginia Ilili was
named his successor.
Hob Nolan, a sports editor on THE
I GUII.FORDIAN, was forced to resign.
Rosaleen Leslie, GUII.FORDIAN associate
editor, was relegated to the post of
reporter. Xo action was taken on
Steve Cope's petition to be allowed to
remain as manager of the a capi>ella
choir, the problem being declared out
side the jurisdiction of the board.
It was ruled that choir members af
fected may continue to sing with the
group, but they will IK; barred from
all triis.
Dave Hodgin Sees Guilford
From Behind Soda Fountain
By NANCY GRAVES
Clyde's, despite the glaring new
ness of electric appliances, stream
lined advertisements and piccolo, is
mellow with tradition—Sociology 11
students may argue the term, and sub
stitute institution. At any rate, all the
sturdiness of an institution can be
found in Dave Ilodgin—just the big
man in the white apron to some, but
an old friend and general confidence
man to many.
We caught Dave in a quiet moment
(o discuss his opinions in general and
NUMBER 2
Veterans and Novices
Share Important Roles
In Autumn Production
Casting having been completed last
Saturday, rehearsals are already un
derway In preparation for one of the
Dramatic council's most ambitious pro
ductions in years, Maxwell Anderson's
comic-fantasy, "High Tor," which will
be staged here November 16.
I)r. Philip Furnas, head of the divi
sion of arts and languages, and E.
Daryl Kent, instructor of religion, will
direct the play. Audrie Gardham, presi
dent of the council, will supervise the
ground-work of the production.
"High Tor," peculiar because of its
subtle shadings of farce, fantasy and
serious drama, was well received on
Broadway in 1936 after its opening in
Cleveland. It was awarded the Drama
Critics' prize.
Capable veterans, well-known to
Guilford theater-goers, share important
roles in the drama with promising
newcomers. David Parker, who made
his stage debut here last year in "Kind
Lady," has been given the leading role
of Van Van Dora. Playing opposite
him in the two leading feminine parts
will be Eleanor Clinchy as IJse, and
Nancy Graves as Judith. Miss Clinchy,
a sophomore, and Miss Graves, a fresh
man, are making their lirst acting ap
pearances here although both have con
siderable dramatic experience.
Robert Register, seen here in two
plays last year, will play DeWitt, a
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Charlotte Lewis Heads
Campus Republican Club
Charlotte Lewis was elected presi
dent of the Guilford college Young
Republicans club at the organizational
meeting held in the hut Wednesday,
; October Peter Murphy, treasurer of
i the North Carolina Young Republicans
i organization, and Margaret Dent, vice
president, spoke to the group.
The tifty-odd members present chose
. as their other officers John Mendinhall,
vice-president; Jesse Parker, secretary ;
! and Frances Neece, treasurer. Helen
i Louise Brown was chosen club reporter
i with Bill Frazier and June Frazer as
assistants. Faculty adviser is Dr. New
lin.
Rufus Reynolds spoke at the tirst
• rally held October 7. The program con
' sisted of open forum questions and
i singing Willkie songs to the tune of
"My Bonnie" and "Clementine."
especiully those on Clyde's collegiate
clientele.
Dave went to Guilford himself. That
was hack in 1022 and '2: l. He worked
011 his farm about fifteen years, and
the last three at the store, lie says
that the college has changed nmcli
since he went. There has been an in
crease in Yankees down here and
there are more day hops, lie noted.
We hoped for sympathy 011 the rule
of "110 dancing at the store." Hut
Dave things that it's a good one. Why!
It would hurt their business if stu
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