1772 1922 ■ Motto—“Sail on, Salem” Volume II. WINSTON-SALEM, N. C., OCTOBER 14, 1922. Number 20 FIRST BIG HOUSE MEETING WAS TREiMENDOUS SUCCESS INTERESTING DISCUSSIONS IN WEDNESDAY Y. P. M. Seniors, as Hostesses, Arrange Inter esting Program—Talks by Miss Stipe, Dr. and Mrs. Rondthaler. The first big House Meeting of the year was held in the Recreation Room of the Ciewell Memorial Building at 9:45 Wednesday night. Hitherto in former years at Salem the Juniors have bsen hostesses at the first Big House Meeting. However, contrary to the custom, this year the Seniors were hostesses to the underclassmen and to Dr. and Mrs. Rondthaler and Miss Stipe. 'ihe iCintire resident student body from Main Hall, Clewell Building and Clew'ell Extension gathered in the Recreation Room promptly at 9:45. As Dr. and Mrs. Rondthaler and Miss Stipe entered, the orchsstra stiiick up “Prexy Rondthaler” and everyone rose, singing most enthusiastically. Following this song Miss Josephine Slialfner of the Senior class wamily welcomed Dr. and Mrs. Rondthaler, Miss Stipe and both old and ne\/ girls. The Seniors introduced Miss Stipe with a very appropriate song. Miss Stipe then spoke of the tour of inspec tion wliich she, together with Dr. and Mrs. Rondthaler had taken through all the buildings. She commended in particular the orderliness and neatness which prevailed everywhere. She then announced that the names of those girls whose rooms are kept in perfect order for two weeks will appear in The Salemite and that honorable mention will be given those persons whose rooms are de- sei’ving this distinction. After Miss Stipe’s talk, twelve of the Seniors dressed in costumes rep resenting Salem girls from 1772 to the present time came forth, one at a time, and in clever little verses character ized Salem of their day. Other short talks were followed by a song from the Seniors to Mrs. Rond thaler, at the close of which she spoke most enthusiastically of the tour oi inspection. Mrs. Rondthaler declared (Continued on page two) “SOPllOMORE-FRESHMAN PICNIC.” Ihe Sophomores—so I am told— Went shopping to the store. And after viewing this and that. Bought things to eat galore. Theiy went upon the hill and built A fire big and bright; I'hen asked the Freshmen if they felt Like dining out that night. The Freshman did and so they left i'heir dignity behind, And though the hill was rather steep, ihiy didn't seem to mind. i'hey ate and ate and ate some more— 1 never saw the like, ihey gobbled rolls and toasted bread And “weinies” on a spike. Then someone said, “I’ve had enough, I think we ought to quit Or we’ll be styled as pigs—a thing We shouldn’t like a bit.” Am.1 so they stopped and all tig'reetl I'o sing- a song or two. They sang and yelled and laughed aiui joked. The hours simply flew. 'Ih€ moon came up and winked his eye He fairly shook with glee. It did the poor, dear creaturc good To see such gaiety. He watched awhile and then he said, “’Tis getting late, I lind”. They all went home and left—how strange! Tlieir appetites behind. THURSDAY MUSIC HOUR WAS WELL ATTENDED SENIOR CLASS ELECTS ADDI TIONAL OFFICERS. There was a called meeting of the Senior class recently for the purpose of electing those officers who are not strictly officers of the class, but rather those involved in the art of graduat ing—^the Poet, Historian, and Prophet After mucli discussion it was agreed that Miss Bessie Pfohl should make an honjest effort to out-rival Browning in writing an eulogy con cerning the class of ’23. As the chronicler of the historical escapades of these thirty-seven members. Miss Edith Hanes was chosen. And Miss Elizabeth Connor was entrusted with the pleasure of dipping into the future to prophesy concerning these same would-be graduates. As Miss Carrie Floyd, the treasurer of the cla.ss, did not return to resume her heavy financial responsibilities. Miss Shaffner, as president, asked for nominations for her successor. Miss Harriet Uzzle was unanimously elected. Miss Wel)b, of Music Department, Lec tures on Harp. The “Thursday Music Hours” for 1922 and ’23 were fittingly introduced this year by a lecture about the “harp” by Miss Susan Webb, illus trated by four of her pupils. There were three hai^ps on the stage, each a different size. 'I'he smallest, an Irish harp, is spkndid for the use of children of the early school yeai's. Miss Webb showed conclusively that it is niulh easier for a child to leam to play this instrument than the piano, rhore is but one scale fingering for the harp and but one chord fingering. There are no black keys to bother little fingers, but the pitch is changed by tightening the strings. 'This teachfis. the child the principle of pitch. Tha next ha.rp in size be|,ongs to the College but is just about right for the home or church or ordinary use. Mliss Webb spoke of the beauty of this in- stmment in any home and the relative expenses of a harp and piano. If one takes into consideration the fact that several years of tuition would be saved, since it takes less time to be come proficient in harp than in piano, there would not be a great difference between the cost of a harp like this and medium-priced pianos. The third and largest harp is the most expensive and most beautiful of the three. It has been purchased by (Continued on pa^e three) Evening Watch and S. U. S. Campaign Introductd — Striking Combination of Spiritual and Physical Develop ment. Wednesday, October the eleventh, the eleven o'clock chapel service was given over to the tliscussion of the plans for the institution of evening watch at Salem, and ihe S. U. S. campaign. Miss Stipa first spoke. She said uhat she thought that one need which lias long been felt at Salem is that of iuch a custom as the evening watch. She told about the old Salem custom 01 morning and evening prayer and how it has been misseil by those u'wvustomed to it. Evenmg walih is to i Lake the place in a sense of morning : and evening prayer. ; Next, Miss Eliza Gaston Moore i explained that this was a volun- tai-y movement led by the Senior >;iass, and that it is endorsed by tlie .ollege organizations, the faculty and liie administration. Miss Moore ex- ij'ained the plan for the watch. Four ivemngs of the week, Monday, Tues- 'iay, Vvedntsday and Thursday nights, at 6:50, the girls of each wing of the I .lew building and each floor of Mam ! liuilding and the college extension are ' CO meet in one room. The girls who i live in tlie room are to be hostesses and have the meeting in charge. I Hymns are to be sung, verses from the Bible read and prayer engaged in. Ihe services are to last for fifteen minutes. After a further discussion of the need for such a custom Miss> Moore asked for discussion from the iioor. Girls from the different classes gave their idea of the plan. All oi cnem heartily endorsed it and each one jaid that she herself felt the need for such regular worship. The next part of the chapel was given over to a talk on good posture by Mr. Horace Sebring of the local if. Jl. C. A. Mr. Sebring had been iisked to be present on this occasion in the interest of the S. U S campaign put on by the hygiene class. He forcefully told the necessity for good sitting and standing positions and the value of these to ef- liciency. Mr. Sebring had the audience ;t m him in a few simple exercises, the purpose of which he explained. Every- ona felt that she had gained personal benefit Ironi this talk and we hope to hear more from Mr. Sebring later. COMING THURSDAY NEXT TO SALEH MEMORIAL HALL WALKING CLUB WELL UNDER WAY. Get thin! Be beautiful! Woo health! How mijch would you be tempted to pay for a right-of-way to the above? You can have it free. Eveiy Saturday afternoon at four o clock “Salemites” galore go in quest of this very thing. They find it too— after a few trips. Last Saturday the members of the Walking Club took their third walk for this year. They started at the usual hour and returned just in time for supper. Fifty-eight girls went and fifty-eight girls enjoyed it. There is to be a picnic soon, accord- mg to Mary Warren, for members only. Percy Hemus in Mozart’s Opera Coniique “The Impresario” Headed by Percy Hemus, noted American baritone, supported by a ceiebiated American cast, William wade liinshavv's coming production of •uozait's Opera Comique, “'ihe Im presario'' will make a distmctive artis tic tnumph in tne currcnt musical year. incidentally it is the second i/i’ans-contineuLai tour of tne produc- Lion, a coast-to-coast trip of some Kvvcnty odd weeks having been sched uled last season. Ihe present tour promises to outdo Jie former from tne standpoint of popularity with the music loving pub- .10, and also from the standpoint of arnstic achievement. Mr. Hemus is .iiore than repeating his brilliant suc cess of last year, wnen in the leading lOie of “Emanuel Schickaneder," he unquestionably proved to exacting criucs everyvvhere, that he is not only u vocalist of recognized superiority, out an actor of sterang wortn, and a classic comedian as well. His inter- pi'oiation is one of superb art. The onure cast of ctiaracters, all of whom iiave attained heights in vocal artis try, follows: "Emanuel Schickaneder” — Percy riemus. “I'liillip,” his nephew — Francis lyler. ^ Mozart, the Composer—Thomas Mc- Granahan. “xviailam Hofer”—Hazel Hunting ton. •■Mile. Uhlic”—Lottice Howell. Accompanist to Schickaneder — vjiadys Craven. ilie fact that the elaborate produc- .ion has been staged under the per sonal direction of William Wade llin- saaw, noted New York artist-producer, ior years a leading artist of the .vietropolitan Opera and later i)resi- aent and etticient head of the Society 01 American Singers, is in itself the iinest commendation that can be made of “The Impresario” as an artistic triumph. iiie costuming and scenery to be -.■mpioyed is brilliant in the extreme, inis tioupe carries its own scenery Lind all parts are taken in historic cos tume, so that the salon elfect of tlie ibth Century is reproduced in full v;oior effects. (^’rom New York Tribune) The audience was kept tnroughout m a ruiming_ stream of faughter, and the dialogue made one •vish that our so-called librettists ijould have been there to see and hear how a light opera book can be made both humorous and intelligent. FRESHMEN ..CHOOSE CLASS OF FICERS—WISE AND CAREFUL SELECTION. On Tuesday, October 10, the mem bers of the Freshman class met to elect their officers under the guidance and help of Miss Eleanor Shaffner, their sister class president. For pres ident they chose Helen Phoebus; vice- P^^®®^^6nt, Alpha Shanerj secretary, ^lizabeth Vaughn; and treasurer. Helen Mitchell. Freshman elections are always of the greatest interest, and we feel that, under tlie capable leadership of these four girls, steady and earnest progress will be made.

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