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SALBMITB Chambers Building Burned. Davidson College. — Last Sunday night, at the conclusion of one of the most thor&^lghly enjoyable Senior Week festivals ever celebrated here, Chahhers Building, the oldest and most magnificent on the campus, caught fire in the base of the cupalo, and burned completely to the ground by 9:00 o’clock Monday morning. Due to the great thickness of the walls be tween the rooms, some of the rooms did not bum until nearly noon, but the bulk of the structure was a mass of glowing embei-s long before any help could possibly have arrived. The blaze was first discovered by inmates of the top floor of Chambers somewhere between 4:30 and 4:45. After a short unsuccesful attempt to quell the blaze, they aroused the cam pus, and by 5:00 o’clock tliq whole campus was out, and the fire was be ing fought with buckets, hose and fire extinguishers, while the inmates of the upper floors strove desperately to res cue their personal effects from the flames. By 5;30 the central stairways were impassable, and the hope of sav ing the buildings was abandoned, ef- lofts being turned toward saving the other buildings, six of which were in range of the shower of falling sparks. The men rooming in the south wing were able to save nearly all their property, by way ctf a small stairway in the southend of the building, but, the men in the north wing were forc ed to abandon a great deal of their property, througli lack of a means of reaching it. The loss was especially heavy on the men who were cff the hill, for the week end, very little of whose property were saved. Two rooms were locked, and one,of them defied the efl'orts of those who tried to open it. The danger to the other buildings being virtually over by the dawn, the President of the college called the stu dents around him, and exhorted them no’t to lose heart, reminding them of other great trials the college had passed through in times past. Later in the morning a mass meeting was called in chapel and various members of the faculty and of the senior class spoke words of encouragement and talked of means of repairing the dam age. The senior class offered to give over their duties on the campus and spend the time remaining before the holidays in clearing away the rubbish, so that the* work of rebuilding could begin immediately in the Spring. The faculty spoke in terms of highest ap preciation of this offer, but said that nothing could be done, at least until the fire insurance agents had arrived to view the ruins. The townspeople have been most cordial in opening their houses to the homeless students while almost all the rooms on the hill not already occupied by three men offered to take in another j student. The college is doing every- | thing possible to provide extra beds, j tables and dressers as soon as possi- | ble. The class rooms which have been ; lost will be improvised out of the Lit erary Halls, the chapel, and spare rooms in the gymnasium. The splen didly equipped physical laboratories are almost a total loss, as is the sur veying equipmejit, and the astrono mical telescope. The college is wiring for as much of this equipment as will be absolutely necesarj^, and will have it here in time to be used in the Spring. THE SATURDAY WALK. Want to buy a dog for a Christmas present? Ask Elizabeth G. Moore where to find one and she’ll tell you, “On the Saturday walk.” To begin at the beginning, however, which is Salem College, the Club, led by Sliss Jackson, Miss Talmadge, Mr. Higgins, and Dean Shirley, trooped down Acad emy street and up the hill on the other side of the railroad track. They soon reached Granville school, but that was by no means their final destination. Across lanes and fields and into the vy’oods they went hilariously but—sud denly they stopped, and good reason there was. Before them was a wide, wide stream and only a narrow, nar row log across it. Pandemonium reigned until the brave Miss Jackson ventured across and lent a helping hand to the others who, holding tight ly to cach other, crept along the plank and then, once on the other side, pro ceeded to hold their sides with laugh ter while watching the others. Mr. Higgins came last. We will say no more, except that the next stream we crossed _ Mr. Higgins found a few stones in the midst of the water and jumped from one to another, disdain ing to even look at the bridge. The next interrupticn was caused by a profuse yap-yapping. Brown dogs, while dogs, sleek dogs, and fuzzy dogs, all greeted the wayfarers with an uproar. One little brown, fuzzy I fellow won Eliza’s heart, and she pro- ’ ceeded to purchase hipi then and there. I The next and last stop was under a I tree. Nothing wonderful about that, but see what was in the top. Mistle-1 toe! I Of course all were loath to leave! I this charming spot, but it was getting ^ dark, and not even mistletoe can make | the school-girl forget the queer feet- ing she has about six o’clock in the af ternoon. The beautiful sunset, the minuet, and Edith’s adventure with a young gentleman Vvxre aJl incidents of the journey back. Come next time and see what a good time you can have. “MYSTERY” On Thursday evening, December the first, Mr. Higgins, of the Science De partment, gave a talk under the aus pices of the Home Economics Depart ment oh ;the. importance of chemistry in everyday life. Some of the common things that we owe to chemists are: Window panes, wood-work, paper, electric light bulbs, sugar, artificial silk, oil, starch, and rubber. His remarks on dehydrated foods were especially ' interesting. After many -experiments chemists have foiind that the water can be taken from green vegetables in such a_ way that they can be kept indefi nitely. Just before cooking they are soaked in water. It has been found that vegetables treated in this way retain practically all of their original flavor. In time chemists will be called upon to furnish us with new dyes, fuels, fertilizers, and a new source of paper. Chemistry w’ill play a large part in the future progress of civiliza tion. After this talk delicious hot choco late and cakes were served by the Home Economics students. SIGHTS AND INSIGHTS TO THE PRINTER SOON. The material for the 1022 “Sights and Insights” will be forwarded to the printer by the end of this week. No editorial staff has made such splendid progress as has been the case with the 1922 “Sights and Insights” staff. The staff consists of Misses Nina Sue Gill, Bright McKemnie, Mildred Parrish, Helm Everett, Olivene Porterfield, Louise Cooke, Martha Matheson, Georgia Riddle, Alice Watson, Eliza beth Gillespie, Isabel Spears, Kath erine Thomas. JUNIGR-FRESHMAN. (Continued from page one) work together for the good of their Alma Mater. Mrs, Junior is the popular and at tractive daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hatetolusa, othenvise known as Miss Helen Coble and Miss Dorothy Kirk, while Mr. Junior is a rising young man, prominently connected with the Burrage Repair Shop. His mother and father are Mr. and Mrs. K. D. Dawson, Jr., of Salem. After the ceremony the happy couple left at ten thirty for Dream land, amidst the “warnings” and “call downs” of the proctor. KANN’S FASHION SHOP FOR WOMEN 415 Trade Street FROCKS That are different, for the College Miss We love to show our pretty clothes. You will love to see them BUILDING TALK. Maybe the reason why some people , run around at night with their mouths i open is to let the moon-shine in.—Va. ‘ Tech. Olive Belle Williams: “Oh, I’m so thrilled. Dean Shirley said my ear sight was improving so much. It was Christmas even, the time that animals and even inanimate things have the power of speech. A certain red brick building said, “Hm, some folks think they are mighty fine. Here is this young upstart crowding me. When I was young I had more respect for my elders.” “Who are your elders. I’d like to know. “I hink you’d keep still about your age.” “I am proud of the fact that I was born in 1772,” said the first speaker, “I wish this noisy child here had some age to setle her, and then I would stop hearing hammers ring and tiles fall, Miss Academy.’ I “You can call the new dormitory a| kid if you v/ant to, but I tell you that | she is going to be a fine college wo man by this time next year. She is going to be dressed in teh latest style with rooms instead of alcoves and long halls, Miss Sisters’ House.” “What do you know about it?” ask ed the Sisters’ House. “I am going to ask the main one. I bet Main Building knows.’ ’ “The truth is,” said Main Building, “I am just like the Sisters’ House. I am jealous of the new dormitory, be cause all my girls want to leave me and go to her. She is just fine though, I must admit, and I give her three cheers.” Quality Hat Shop 221 West Fourth Street WINSTON-SALEM’S BEST MILUNERV SHOP SMART LOOKING MILLINERY For the Young Miss Who Cares Discriminately Selected for our Clientelle by our Personal Representatives “Smile awhile;—and I’ll smile, too. What’s the good of feeling blue? Watch my lips—I’ll show you how: That’s the way—you’re smiling now!” MEET ME AT THE IDEAL To the Teachers and Pupils of Salem College We extend you a cordial invitation to visit-this Store and make it your headquarters while in Winston-Salem. You will always find here a complete and up-to-date stock of Ready-to- Wear, Millinery, Gloves, Hosiery, Underwear, Dress Goods, Silk, etc. at reasonable prices! A Visit From You Will Be Appreciated PHONES 380 and 321 THE IDEAL PHONES 380 and 321
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