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Motto: “SAIL ON, SALEM” Vol. IV Winston-Salem, N. C., September 22, 1923 No. ii Published Weekly by the Student Body of Salem College. DR. MIMS IN POWERFUL AD DRESS AT SALEM COLLEGE Dr. Edwin Mims, professor of Eng lish at Vanderbilt University, deliv ered his address, “The Fight for Idealism in America”, in Memorial Hall, Salem College, at 11 o’clock Wednesday morning. The hall was filled with students of the College and Academy and citizens of Winston- Salem. In opening his address Dr. Mims di rected attention to two well defined points of view in contemporary thought, and to an irrespressible con flict between these two points of view. On the one hand was designated worldiness, indifference, materialism, pessimism and cynicism; on the other seriousness, optimism, idealism and faith in realities of the spiritual life. These, he declared, are set out in the literature of the day. In his lecture he analyzed for his audience the lit erature of each viewpoint and called for recruits for the army which is waging a desperate battle for the maintenance of faith, loyalty and idealism in America. In the literature of the day, the life and thought of the day is expressed, he said, and declared that he had been overwhelmed by the tendency of the books which have been widely read. He expressed his conviction that their conclusions are superficial and that much of their influence is, let us hope, temporary. There are other books, perhaps not so much in public mind, that represent the more wholesome idealism for which the world is strug gling today. The indifferent man or pessimist cannot be an idealist; there is a difference between idealism and mysticism. Mysticism is based upon a denial of actuality and reality. Ideal ism springs from a definite and scien tific realization of actual things and seeks to interpret them in the light of something that is transcendent. Undoubtedly one of the chief sources of the pessimism of our gate is in the revelations of modem science as inter preted by deterministic philosophies, said Dr. Mims. The modem drama, modem fiction, and modem poetry have increasingly emphasized the in fluence of heredity and environment on character; the inevitableness of the punishment of sin becomes the inevit ableness of the operation of physical laws. Men are not, therefore, respon sible for their deeds; they live in the lap of an imemnse energy which de termines their lives. The speaker stated that it seemed to him that we are in danger of losing our perspective quite as much from taking too broad a perspective as from taking too little. “After all, there is not much danger that this world is go ing to bum up or freeze wittin our lifetime; why not make the most of it while we can,” he asked. In discussing evolution, which seems to make unnecessary a creator and which seems to furnish the basis for materialistic philosophy. Dr. Mims said that it is not thus interpreted by many of the wisest men of our genera tion. The progress of science has not Ibeen incompatible with reverence and religion, for some of the greatest sci entists, notably Pasteur and Osier, (Continued on page two) SALEM COLLEGE OPENED ITS 152ND ANNUAL SESSION SEPT. 13, 1923. With the ringing of the historic old college bell at 10 o’clock on Thursday, Sept. 13, 1923, the one hundred and fifty-second annual session of Salem College and Academy was begun. The brief exercises, preliminary to actual class room work, were held in Memorial Hall, and besides the stu dent body and members of the faculty, a number of friends and visitors were present. The exercises were opened with the processional, “Standing at the Portal”, announced by Mr. Heath and led by the Senior class. The responsive reading of the Scripture lesson was directed by Dr. Pfohl, and a beautiful prayer was offered by Bishop Rond- thaler. Then followed statements made by members of the faculty, referring to the work, and periods of various classes. Dr. Rondthaler announced the new members of the facultis of the College and Academy. Telegrams were read bearing greet ings and best wishes for the institu tion, faculty and students upon the opening of the new college year. These telegrams and greetings were from the following: Miss Juanita Sprinkle, class of ’23, Reidsville; Miss Elizabeth Griffin, class of ’23, Wilson; Miss Margaret Whitaker, class of ’23, Troy; Miss Eliza Gaston Moore, class of ’23, Taylorsville. Dr. Rondthaler mentioned a number of matters of interest to students and faculty. Among them was the sum mer school held during the past few months at Salem, and the new con nection existing between Salem Col lege and the city schools. He also spoke of the Spirit of Salem, so well known to present and former students of the institution, and so quickly con ceived by new members of the body. A tribute to the life of Miss Louise Shaffner, for many years a member of the faculty of Salem, who died a short while ago, was paid by Dr. Rondthaler. The exercises were closed with the singing of the recessional, “Rise, Crowned With Light, Imperial Salem, Rise!” THE ANNUAL GET-TOGETHER MEETING. The “Get-Together” meeting on Saturday night had been eagerly looked forward to by old as well as new, for here was the first chance for the new girls to catch the meaning of Salem Spirit. Eloise Chesson, college cheer leader, led the Salem songs; “When We Meet Together”, “There Was a School in Salem Town”, and “Sociability”. Margaret Russell, president of the Student Council, Dr. Rondthaler, Mrs. Rondthaler, and Miss Stipe gave the new girls a hearty wel come. Then came the Senior stunt, an nounced by Mary Bradham, president of the class. The first scene was from Freshman days spent in alcoves, and was followed by the Sophomore initia tion. The lovesick Juniors were next presented at the annual Junior-Senior prom, with Mr. Hunt and Mr. Ses- som, as ardent escorts. Then came the Seniors with their newly acquired caps and gowns, singing the proces sional quite out of tune. The Juniors presented the Freshmen in a most unique and interesting man ner. Ella Aston, the president, was stirring a large pot of Salem Spirit, while members of the class poured in essences from bottles labeled: Socia ble, Athletic, Loyal, Enthusiastic, Merry, Smiling, Polite, Interesting, Resourceful, Industrious, Tactful. Each Freshman took a drink of Salem Spirit and was introduced to the new girls. The Sophomores described a week’s schedule at Salem. Monday was rep resented as the day for shopping, Tuesday for study, Wednesday for Y. P. M., Thursday for soup, Friday for fish, Saturday for cold cream and curl papers, and Sunday for church. APPROACHING VISIT OF STEPHEN LEACOCK Great Canadian Humorist Will Visit Salem Early in the New Year. On Friday, January 24, 1923, Mr. Stephen Leacock, great Canadian wri ter, humorist and lecturer, author of “Behind the Beyond”, will appear in Memorial Hall. For three years the College has been attempting to get Mr. Leacock here, but his schedule of lec tures, in the brief time assigned to the United States, has been hitherto con fined to the Northern, Central, and Western States. This will be the first after-Christmas occasion, and will set the pace for the special events during the remainder of the year. Nothing But the Truth. Miss Mary (to a Freshman in the library)—Are you an old girl? Fresh—I reckon so. I’m eighteen. DR. JESTER TO SPEAK AT WEDNESDAY CHAPEL SERVICE Discussion of Conditions Prevailing in European Countries. On next Wednesday morning, Sept. 26, at the regular mid-week chapel ser vice, Dr. Jester, pastor of the First Baptist church, will speak on “My Per sonal Impressions of European Condi tions.” Dr. Jester is admirably fitted for the discussion of such a subject, havinj{ recently returned from abroad, where, in addition to his duties as a delegate to the International Baptist Convention at Stockholm, he spent considerable time in an intimate jour ney in the heart of continental Europe, discovering, from first hand sources, the unusual social and economic con ditions now prevailing. Dr. Jester, besides being a keen observer, is a very engaging speaker, and Salem Academy and College are looking for ward with a great deal of interest to his visit on Wednesday moming. FIRST MEETING OF STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION 'rhree New Representatives Elected at the First Session. The Student Govemment Associa tion held its first business session of the year on Monday afternoon at one- thirty, in the Recreation Hall of the Alice Clewell Building. After the meeting was called to order by the President, Margaret Russell, the sec retary, Mary Hill, called the roll. By the length of the roll and the many names almost unfamiliar to us, we realized that there were over two hun dred girls willing to sign the pledge of loyalty to our Association. The president called especial atten tion to some of the rules that have been unconsciously violated by a few members. Because of the failure of a few girls to return this year, it was necessary to elect three new officers. The Fresh men were asked to withdraw and the old girls settled to business. Soon the ballot returns were posted. Miss Eliza beth Leight, ’25, is the new treasurer. Misses Sophia Hall and Anna Souther land are the Council members for the Junior and Sophomore classes, respec tively. We are proud of these three girls just chosen members of the Coun cil that forms the nucleus of our stu dent body and we know that they will fulfill their duty to the best of their ability. , The meeting was adjoumed without any further business, but all were aware that the real College year had begun With the “St. G” as we affec tionately call it.
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