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THE SALEMITE Saturday, February 23, 1929. The Salemite Published Weekly by the Student Body of Salem College. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE $2.00 a Year :: 10c a Copy EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief Dorothy Ragan, ’! Managing Editor Rubie Scott, ’i Associate Editor Laila Wright, ’ Associate Editor Lucile Hassel, ’ Music Editor Elizabeth Andrews, Literary Editor Lessie Phillips, ’ Sport Editor Sara Eflrd, ’! Local Editor Edith Kirkland, ’i Local Editor Kathleen Moore, ’i BUSINESS STAFF Business Mgr Isabelle Dunn Asst. Bus. Mgr Eleanor Willingham Adv. Manager Jessie Davis Asst. Adv. Mgr Eva Hackney Asst. Adv. Mgr Elva Lee Kenerly Asst. Adv. Mgr Elizabeth Allen Circulation Mgr. Carolyn Brinkley Asst. Circ. Mgr „...Mary Norris Asst. Circ. Mgr Elizabeth Ward REPORTERS Marjorie Siewers Millicent Ward Mary Myers Faulkner. THE GREATNESS OF WASHINGTON Americans have just observed Washington’s birthday, but in many cases without any especial feel ng of the significance of the day. In the eyes of the young boy or girl,. Wa.shington is a hero, if not an idol —for he never told a lie. It is true that some have overestimated the man’s character while others insist upon underrating it. Nevertheless we will all agree that he was a leader, and the most of us that he was a noble character. If we are devoted citizens of the United States, we must confess that Washington had lofty ideals, other wise our country would not have be gun its progress as early as it Washington was what few men —master of himself. Through his determined effort, he made an peal to the soul of a nation and he brought this nation through bloody wars to peace and prosperity. The suffering and the sacrifico that he was forced to endure as a soldier proved that his interest lay in safety of American colonists; from all accounts he was almost daunt less. He abhorred tlie deceits and dishonesties of men for he loved truth and beautiful living. The ipiration which his followers, whetb- ‘Y in war, in polities, or in everyday life, received from him increased lieir wonder with regard to his semingly unlimited power. In deal ing witli enemies, especially politi cal enemies, Washington treated them in such a masterful, human, and yet respectful manner that he their friendship. Through his grandeur of character he started America on her way to present LITTLE THOUGHTS FOR TODAY If your friend has got a heart, There is somethinfi fine in him; Cast away his darker part,— Cling to tchafs divine in him. SCORPIONS SAL TO EM PARAGRAPHICS Some of these seniors arc really hopeful looking now that the date of the senior dinner is almost here! $500—A GOOD USE The action of the Junior Class, in regard to the entertainment planned for the Seniors, is indeed to be cited for the unselfish and willing spirit ^hich prompted it. The Junior class has unanimously voted that the money which was to be raised for the senior prom be given to the living endowment fund, and in this way help towards the erection of the new buildings which Salem greatly needs. Nothing can be accomplish ed without a beginning—and cer tainly the present initiative of the class of 1930 is filled with the true Salem spirit. The Seniors are not to be disre garded in this matter. Did they not work and spend their energy last year in efforts to entertain the Sen ior class of 1928?. They did, but they too were sharers in the pleas ures of that prom,—at least they have had the satisfaction of being present at one entertainment of that kind at Salem. This is more than the Juniors will enjoy if their ample is followed by the Junior class of next year. So, after all it is the “Junior who pays, and pays!” Any one will certainly admit (even the seniors!) that the spending of $500 in one night, just to entertain restless couples who parade up and down on back campus, is very fool ish,—and it seems more than fopl- isJi—even idiotic—now that Salem needs so many new things. Surely, the decision of the Juniors to put their money to a really valuable use is an excellent example that every class would do well to follow—and they are to be congratulated for their wise decision. On tliis campus there is an or ganization which is doing some of the most helpful and constructive work that Salem has ever experienc ed. They are a very modest group. They go about their work in a quiet, unobtrusive way, and seek no re wards for their labors. This oncr- gctic group is the National Order of Scorpions. Every one is familiar with the “Keep the Campus Clean” “Keep off the Grass” signs which are placed at various places on the campus. Some people think that the activities of the Scorpions are confined, merely to keeping the cam pus clean, but when one considers their many duties and responsibili ties, and the conscientious way in which these responsibilities arc exe cuted, there can be no question of their sincerity in their aims and un dertakings. Some students do not realize the many things, big and little, which they are so unselfishly doing for Salem. So far, the most outstanding thing that they have done was their sponsoring of Salem Day. This was done with unusual efficiency. Their placing boxes various places on the campus the student body could drop gestions was one of the outstanding features of the day. There are almost innumerable helpful ways in which the Seorpi lielp the .student body. The keeping of the Library on Sunday after noons, the giving of Salem news to the Winston-Salem daily papers, the publishing of the Alma Mater, and many other things, include only " small part of the unselfish and ee structive efforts of thi~ group—the Scorpions, Dearest Em,— As friend Bluebeard is always singing: “Now I Ax -You Very Con fidentially”—did you think I had forgotten you? Well, herewith lies the trouble, nobody has committed cute deed in quite awhile, which has made correspondence somewhat difficult. If I knew the first rudi ments of that difficult language— shorthand, I might enclose for you of the witty and original re marks by Dr. Rondthaler and Dean Vardell in chapel; made among themselves and for their o joyment. There is always present the struggle for mastery of the sit uation, and we watch with interest the daily results. My room-mate and I have started cutting notches in the chapel benches when one of them I a decisive victory other. She keeps score for Dean Vardell and I Dr. Rondthaler—Ye re just begun on my second bench. Last week we went on our first jonlight ride. It was positively enchanting! There was only a tiny crescent moon hung in the midst of thousands of stars which lighted ,c way. Shredded veils of mist floated through the deep valleys along the side of the road, urged softly along by a cool breeze. The stillness of the countryside was only broken by the distant barking of dogs and the thud of horses’ hoofs of those who had ridden ahead. This van-guard would suddenly come to the top of a hill, and liorse and rider would appear to be painted against the deep blue background. Then some one would break into song or a hap py shout, and you could hear our laughter echo and re-echo through the woods. It made you feel like dnging and shouting, and filled you ivith thankfulness for being alive. It seems impossible there are only about six weeks until Easter! Time a most shocking and alarm ing manner these days. I am afraid before long someone will be expect ing me to remember when the big dipper was only a drinking cup— but life is just that way, I guess. However it’s not so bad if you know tchen to weaken. I must close and get to work- one would think I had given i studying for Lent. Don’t let little Oscar get stuck up—I told you about locking the jam in the euboard- and don’t let him get so rough again and crush all the cream-puffs! ’til the Mississippi turns their fellow men, but look upon liling invitations as cunning snares, s the freshman who pays, and pays, and pays; and knows not the reason why! —Not to mention the upperclass men, who though they know the folly of being oft photographed nat urally want to be in the picture when they are due to be. If they are unnatural they usually, get in the picture anyway, through the strenu ous efforts, not to say brutal coer cion, of whoever is the high mogul of the club or team. The penalty for being a prominent person on the campus is to pay about twenty dol lars for an Annual. Tell me is there nothing wrong with that? This letter is addressed to every body who is interested in the sub ject under discussion. My purpose neither to criticise nor to enrage, _ „t merely to bring about a much- needed elucidation. I have heard ominous, increasing, rumblings and grumblings—as of myriad voices questioning “Why?” Wherefore?” There must be some remedy— Other schools have found it, and surely we can if all of us will think constructively a little instead of de structively, as perhaps we have been doing. Why do our annuals cost us a comparatively exhorbitant price, and w'hat can we do about it? Anxiously awaiting a reply, or comment from anybody, —Lncile Hassel. grapejuice, —SAL. _ . S.—Attractive ending suggest ed by Adelaide McAnally—Yes. still loose. 0 that industrious Seven Sleepers’ Legend The Seven Sleepers were the he roes of an ancient legend, supposed that during the persecution of the Christians, about 250 A. D., these seven Christian brothers of Ephesus took refuge in a cave. Their retreat was discovered and the mouth of the cave was walled up_ Two hundred years later the cave was accidentally opened and the OPEN FORUM Dear P’ditor: The great neglected cause of Jus- ;e has inspired my sympathetic, though inadequate, support. Each year freshmen, with charae- ristic trustfulness and enthusiasm, allow themselves to be photographed with every athletic squad on the campus. They are inflated with pride and gratitude to think that they will be conspicuous figures in the Annual their first year at College. Their modest protestations are to no avail; they are cajolingly herded into place before the camera and “shot.” “What Price Glory?’’ never occurs to them. Those who are inveigled into pos ing with such-and-such a club, labor ing under the delusion that they arc being accommodating, are unaware that they thereby incur a grievous debt as a reward for their natured compliance. Those innocent newcomers, when they have their individual class pictures made, cheerfully donate a dollar to Mr. Matthews and utter no complaint being reasonable creatures. They also eagerly sign up for their first edition of Sights and Insights, real izing that the volume is not delivered gratis. However, could anyone ever ■ ’ iged, almost incredu- lentaiiy opciieu cum j , •gcd, having slept ^ d expression°on their faces when centuries as though but 1 they learn that for the third ti, night; They found the Cliristian. religion accepted m the due? After this paramount disillus- they were they becLe a suspicious, wh«e all of them died on the Salem College!.... YOU AIN’T HEARD NOTHIN’ YET! 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