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Page Two. THE SALEMITE Friday, September 20, 1940. Published Weekly By The Member Student Body of Southern Inter-Collegiate Salem College Press Association SUBSCRIPTION PRICE : : $2.00 a Year : : 10c a Copy Member • _± I tt .• t |-v FOR NATIONAL AOVBRTIStNO BY WSOCiOiGci GDu©6iaiG PrGSS Natioiial Advertising Service, Inc. Distribu tor of OMege PtAUshm Representative _ „ . , _. , 420 MADieoN Ave. New York. N.Ift (jDllGfSlCU© L)l06St • Bonoa . Lot *mel» • sumfAmMta EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT Editor-In-Chief Katharine King AssoctMe Editor Leila Johnston EDITORIAL STAFF Nevis Editor Nancy O’Neal Sports Editor Sue Forrest Music Editor Alice Purcell Faculty Adviser Miss Jess Byrd Staff Assistants^— Nancy Suiter Eugenia Baynes Carrie Donnell Marian Norris Louise Bralower Sara Heniy Elizabeth Weldon Eleanor Carr Elizabeth Johnston Marie Van Hoy Elizabeth Dobbins Johnsie Moore Mary Worth Walker Mary Louise Rhjodes Mary Lib Rand Barbara Whittier FEATURE STAFF Feature Editor Madeleine Hayes E. Sue Cox Cecelia Nuchols Margaret Ray Betsy Spach Jane Harris Jill Nurenberg Reece Thomas BUSINESS DEPARTMENT Business Manager Marvel Campbell Assistant Business Manager Lillian Lanning •Advertising Manager Betty Barbour Exchange and Circulation Manager Barbara Norman ADVERTISING STAFF Flora Avera Folyanna Evans Mary Lou Brown Becky Candler Dorothy Sisk Martha Louise Merritt Doris Nebel Lucille Springer Ruth O’Neal Nanty Chesson Betty Anne White AT LEAST THERE’S PEACE — Last week the faculty opened the doors of Salem, that is — peace, since Salem means pea«e, for another year. Salem, as most schools, is a place where students old and new may forget the strife and confusion of domestic, or national, and even of international situations, when we, the students, create a new all-engrossing world of our own. Particularly is Salem a school offering escape from realities which we are too young to face as intelligently as we will later. The original Salemites were a peace loving people who wished their children to grow and learn in a quiet atmosphere inductive to sane thinking and sound judgement. That peace heritage is one which we must keep intact in a world fast forgetting even the meaning of the word. Because of such a heritage we may recreate and work in pleasant social surroundings — we are entitled to life, lib erty, and the pursuit of happiness. We have the peace. Are we taking advantage of the op portunities it presents? The answer will probably be that we do take part in the curricula activities, but are we considering that the knowledge we gain may prevent the disappearance of democracy ? That is only half the story, however, if one stops to think of all the extra-curricula activities which would add variety and new interest to college life. The four short years prerequisite to a college degree undoubtedly form the course of a person’s life more than any other four years. Lasting friendships are made while pursuing the same interests. There are organizations for almost every taste whether it lies in Mathe matics, drama, journalism, music, or athletics. As Salemites and American it is our duty, our responsi bility, and our pleasure to live a full life. —(B. W.) FACULTY New England was a field of travel «nwaHiiHiaiiiiiiiiiiiiawiBiiiiiiniuiiiiiiiHoiiiiiiBiiiinmmiuiiiaiiiiHiiBiitiiiMiii]iiiinBuyiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiifiMiii»y»«.ii^ I THE BARD’S BOX I Peoples’ tastes are wide and varied 1 Prom “Cherub” to “Paradise Lost” | Blank verse for some | The couplet too 1 But what we’ll print is what suits you. f We hope in the course of time this year I ’Tween poems of laughter and those of tear s You’ll find right here in this same space i Some poem you’ll like — like a picture — to trace! f a “Something old, something new 1 Something borrowed, something blue” | ’Tho meant for brides, | The words apply i To the poetry colunin i If given a try! | (Moral: | This is more truth than poetry s And Truth is stranger than fiction i But cast ye eyes upon this space | And view the situation!) | THE “Y’s” WORK / Y.W.C.A. Each week the activities of the “Y" are reported in this column. We want to keep you posted on the things we do so that you can join us. In the meantime, we ’11 leave you with a poem by John Oxenham. “The PUgrim Way” “But once I pass this way, And then—and then, the silent Door Swings on its hinges— Opens . . . Closes — And no more I pass this way. MOVIE CALENDAR (The following are on the ap- pToved theatre list and may be tended, at any time within the rules set in the handbook, by Salem Students.) CAROLINA All Week — “Boom Town,” STATE Monday, Tuesday — “Argentine Nights” Wednesday, Thursday — “Queen of Yukon.” Friday, Saturday — ‘ ‘ Men Against the Sky.” > (Continued From Page One) Ann Arbor, Miss Hixson, assistant professor of Latin, was enrolled in classes of Greek, paleography, and archeology. During the summer Miss Bead at tended the Berkshire festival of music and studied with the world- famous Kathleen Parlow. Miss Jones spent the month of August in Asheville studying music under Guy Maier. Clifford Bair, also a member of faculty of the school of music, was director of the opera presented by students of music at the Mozart festival in Asheville. While spending the summer in New York City, Dr. Wenhold stud ied at Columbia University. Ed ward Holder was director of a Boy Scout camp near Charlotte. for a number of the faculty. Among those who made tours through this section were: Dr. Smith, Miss Siew- ers, Miss Crow, Miss Thompson, Miss Byrd. Roy J. Campbell spent the entire vacation at his summer home in Eobinhood, Maine. Mrs. Laughlin made several trips during the summer including trips to Texas and New York, while Miss Turling ton traveled through Alabama and Louisiana, and Mrs. Ball took an extensive tour out West. Miss Law rence spent some time at her home near Asheville, and Miss Atkinson spent several weeks in Chapel Hill. Dr. and Mrs. Anscombe visited friends in Pennsylvania and spent some time in New York. Ocracoke attracted several Salem faculty to its shore, among whom were Miss Blair, Dr. and Mrs. Downs. LE COIN FRANOAIS L’annee passee nous avons com mence ce “coin”, et nous vous in- vitons, les etudiants ncwveaux et anciens, h nous assister 4 continuer ce projet. Chaque semaine une jeune fille qui suit un cours de frangais, va ecrire quelque chose pour nous. ll ne faut pas qu’elle soit poete, dra- matiste, ou romancier-tout ce que nous voulons, c’est que les fitudiants de frangais k Salem ^crinent en frangais. Quand vous essayerez d’e- crire, vc«s trouverez que ce n’est pas aussi difficile que vous ne 1’ avez pense et que les mots viennent vite. S’il y a des questions, vous pouvez les poser 4 des membres de la faculte ou des classes avancees. Jusqu’3. la semaine prochaine — Au re voir. BIRTHDAYS Dedication This space is dedicated to all the sad mournful Salemites who were unfortunate enough to have been born during the suminer months! But rememberl!! “To him that giveth it shall be given; from him that taketh, it shall be taken away!” “HEAT” Oh ye, who come within this door Approach with reverent feet; Step softly on this ancient floor, The Sister’s House has heat! Forever gone the stove pies curved That fitted not their holes; No more shall sleepers be unnerved By avalanche of coals. Those two who came to each dim room. When cold the dawn and still— And started fires dispelling gloom Need no more scuttles fill. O Sisters, look, all ye who knew The solemn ritual well, When stoves were lit an hour tff two Before the rising bell. Behold this thing of silvered paint That stands where firetongs stood; This hissing pipe that leaves no taint Of slowly burning wood. Remember ye, how sweet the smoke, That choked away the sleep; How often, startled, ye awake Remember now, and weep. Weep ye for Sisters of the past Whose ghosts will know despair; Dim wraiths who seek the chilly . blast And find the heated air. Shed tears for shades who through the hall Tread once again the path That did along the droughty wall To gas-filled steamy bath. They need not run as once they must From room to tub through cold. These bright new tiles will know no rust Oh pioneer days of old! Look ye, and gaze with wondering eye, Let muffled be thy feet; Here in their ashes wood stoves lie; The Sister’s House has heat! (—"Libby” Jerome, Salem ’35.) NOTICE We hereby ai r junee that Miss Esther jilexandc; was this week appointe'^ ii; the worthy and dig nified position i t Head of the Department of tiie Humorous Side of lafe foi the ‘Salemite.” So while I may With all my might, I will assay Sweet comfort and delight To all I,meet upon the Pilgrim Way For no man travels twice The Great Highway That climbs through darkness up to lights. Through night Today. ’ ’ THUBSDAT Says— I hate the guys Who criticize And minimize The other guys , Whose enterprise Has made them rise Above the guys Who criticize And minimize The other guys. —Shakesfellow. HOW BIG IS A MAN? Man is so insignificant in rela tion to the solar system that it may build up his confidence to know that there are only a few hundred creatures in the world bulkier than man himself — but there are about 1,500,000 species smaller than man. If you took one full-grown speci men of every creature in the world that has been described by scien tists, from the whale on down, and struck an average of their bulk, this average sized creature would be no bigger than a housefly, ac cording to Dr. M. L. Crossley in Science. Maybe -m an isn’t such small punkin’s after all! FORSYTH Monday, Tuesday — “Mortal Storm.’’ Wiednesday, Thursday — “ ’Til We Meet Again.” Friday, Saturday — “The Villain Still Pursued Her.” COIX>NIAI. Monday, Tuesday — “Prairie Law.’’ Wednesday, Thursday — ‘ ‘ Jeepers Creqpers. ” Friday, Saturday — “Banger and the Lady.” MOZART FESTIVAL (Continued from Page 1) 28, 1940 made the following com ments in the review of the perform ance: “The opera was carefully staged, with interesting setting and light ing effects. The costumes were col orful and effective. The actors knew their roles perfectly and the whole performance moved swiftly and gaily along without a flaw.” Contrary to a widespread popular notion, people nowadays marry at earlier ages than they used to. One bit of corroborating evidence is the report of Antonio Ciocco who, util izing the vital statistics of Wash ington County, Maryland, finds that “since 1897 the median age of marriage has not increased but on the average has declined by al most 5% annually for both men and women.’ ’ (—Your Life) HOW MUCH TO TIP On Pullmans A veteran Pullman porter says that his average tip is a quarter a night for section passengers, a half dollar for compartment or drawing room passengers. Higher, of course, if extra services are rendered. In Taxicabs A ten or fifteen-cent tip is sufficient for a short ride; where bags or trunks are handled'or waSts are made the tip ranges from 25 cents to a dollar. In Hotels Tipping usually amounts to about 10 per cent of the bill The bellboy receives from 25 to 50 cents when he carries luggage, depending on the amount; ten cents for bring ing lee-water, packages, oiv newspapers.