Newspapers / Salem College Student Newspaper / Feb. 17, 1923, edition 1 / Page 3
Part of Salem College Student Newspaper / About this page
This page has errors
The date, title, or page description is wrong
This page has harmful content
This page contains sensitive or offensive material
THE SALEMITE Y. W. SERVICE WELL-ATTENDED Topic of Inland China Concluded; Costumes Displayed. On Friday evening, February 9th, the regular weekly service of the Y. W. C. A. was held. The service was opened with the singing of two missionary hymns, after which the vice-president read a scripture pas sage; this was followed by a prayer led by JVIrs. Rondthaler. Miss Bach man then most beautifully sang, “How Long Must We Wait.” Mrs. Rondthaler, the speaker, then talked upon “Inland China”, a topic begun in a previous meeting. The speaker used as illustrations many lovely Chinese articles, and also costumes, which w’ere worn by members of the student body and little Misses "Virginia Harris and Hope Best. In closing, a hymn was sung, and the meeting was then dis missed by Mrs. Kondttialer. After the service, many thronged around the displayed Chinese articles, which consisted of liand embroidered clothes, bags, and luncheon sets. Mrs. Rondthaler s series of concise talks have given both insti-uctive thought and interest to many, as has been shown by the large attendance at these services. MISS ADELAIDE FRIES AD DRESSES HISTORY CLUB (Continued from Page One.) fore the first two stories of South Hall were completed four girls had ridden into town on horse-back to pursue their studies at Salem School. In 19012 the corner stone of the Alumnae Memorial Building was laid and the hundredth anniversary of the boarding school was celebrated. Miss l^’ries proved conclusively that Salem is the oldest school for girls south of the Mason-Dixon line, with the exception of two Catholic convents, and possibly the oldest in the United States. Many stories connected with the early settlement were told by Miss Fries, and the audience was interested to hear the authentic version of the story of the “little Red Man.” When the Brothers House was under con struction one of the walls caved in, killing a little man wearing a red cap. Many reliable people who have lived in this house (now the Widows’ House) have reported seeing this same little man roaming about the cellar on dark stormy nights. The stories of Jolin Herman, a young min ister, and the drawing of the lots which finally enabled him to marry Anne Shober, a teacher in Salem Academy, of Christian Roiter and his struggle before accepting the Mora vian faith and of his adventures afterward, all go to make up a won derfully colored romance of the life of the early settlers here. Old Salem is full of these stories, and Miss Fries, because of her constant study and research, is well fitted to write and tell of them. Can one doubt the ex istence of the indefineable Salem spirit when its marvelous history and romantic surroundings are considered ? At the close of this talk Mr. Edwin J. Heath, head of the Department of History in the College, made a few re marks concerning the work of Miss Fries in state and community history. Besides being oificial archivist for the Moravians, and president of Salem Alumnae Association, she is also president of the State Historical Society. THE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION WORK OF THE UNITED STATES (Continued from last week) The Department of Community Music offers lectures, demonstrations and leadership for community sings as well as the organization of com munity choruses and a number of recitals. The Bureau of Municipal Informa tion and Research undertakes in a small way to advise with towns and interested individuals on problems concerning legislation, charters and ordinances for cities, towns and villages. Interesting and useful Economic and Social Surveys have been made and published by the department so named. The services of the Bureau of Com munity Development include: Play and recreation demonstrations, plans for community councils and co-oper ative work, advice on play grounds, assistance in community organization and reading lists on these subjects. The Bureau of High School Debat ing and Athletics conducts the affairs of the High School Debating Union, and each year organizes state cham pionship contests in football, basket ball, track, tennis and baseball. The principal function of the Bureau of Design and Improvement of School Grounds is to promote the beautification of public school grounds. However, designs and plant ing plans will also be prepared for church schools, churches and charit able institutions. The services of the last bureau, that of Educational Information includes: School surveys, educational tests and measurements and advice and counsel with reference to school buildings and equipment. From the enumeration of these thirteen departments of extension work, all of which are carried on by the University of North Carolina, it may be seen that they are filling the direct needs of the people. Step by step the universities have broadened their fields. When the University of Chicago first opened its doors on October 1, 1892, it began to offer in struction in correspondence, but this is an exception, for to most of our American universities this is quite a recent step. It was after 1900 be fore the University of Wisconsin es tablished its correspondence depart ments, while the College of William and Mary did not organize this de partment until 1919, and North Caro lina’s elaborate system has been de veloped since 1912—“in order to meet what was believed to be a demand on the part of the commonwealth for such forms of public service as may legiti mately be rendered by a state university.” Last year 1788 persons entered for the first time into student relations with the University of Chi cago through this department. This was a little more than one-fourth of the total number of new people who established connections there. “The development of the Univer sity’s extension service was a process of natural growth to meet needs as they occurred. For instance, the high schools were in need of guidance in their debating contests. The University had the facilities for ren dering this service and did so by or ganizing the state-wide High School Debating Union. Similarly, the University was called upon to hold road institutes and give field courses in post-graduate medicine. The en gineering and medical faculty took charge of this work. In this manner all the various phases of extension work began, and gradually the exten sion organization evolved as the channel through which the vital inner life of the institution could be given a chance to express itself fully in service to the people of the state.” In the administrative organization of a university the extension division is a distinct part of the university, co ordinate with the colleges. It is gen erally recognized today that the func tions of a university include at least three definite lines of endeavor: First, to teach thoroughly and well the students upon its campus; second, to foster the spirit of research on the part of the members of its various faculties, and third, to render to the state at large such public service as may lie within its power, and to offer to all the people of the state instruc tion and services which aim to meet their specific educational needs. The growth of university extension in the United Statess in the last ten years has been phenomenal and is one of the results of the new demand for universal education. References have been made to ex tension bulletins from several states, including North Carolina, Wisconsin, Illinois, Texas, Virginia and New York. AUDITORIUM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Gloria Swanson IN “My American Wife” WALK OVER SHOES New, Pretty, Dainty, Attractive. Strong for Service, Comfort. THE GIFT SHOP Welcome the Young Ladies of Salem at all times. Wheu iu need of Gifts in the JEWELRY LINE, be sure to see what the GIFT SHOP has to offer to supply your wants. FINE JEWELRY AND WATCH REPAIRING 428 North Liberty Street TO YOU Our sincerest wishes that The New Year 1923 Brings you 365 days of Happiness and Success THE STORE FOR THE COLLEGE GIRL Rosenbacher & Bro. Founded 1880.
Salem College Student Newspaper
Standardized title groups preceding, succeeding, and alternate titles together.
Feb. 17, 1923, edition 1
3
Click "Submit" to request a review of this page. NCDHC staff will check .
0 / 75