THEmECHO VOL. XXV TAYLOR UNIVERSITY, UPLAND, INDIANA, SATURDAY. DECEMBER 18, 1937 NO. 7 Prof. Arkush Shows Talk on Humor "Messiah" Is Given B Results of Miracle pi«s«&o"P By Choral Society On Tuesday evening, December Musician, Composer 7, a large audience enjoyed the Prof. Kreiner Leads Gives Demonstration first lyceum number of the year. Dr. William Dern, noted humor­ Chorus in Rendition In Unusual Program ist of Cincinnati, Ohio, gave a lecture on "The Value of the Of Handel's Oratorio Professor Zadok Arkush, once Sense of Humor". His address The annual presentation by a world-renown musician and contained much good philosophy interspersed with jokes. the Taylor chorus of Handel's composer, now engaged in Christ­ Dr. Dern began his lecture by Messiah" will he tomorrow ian work, visited Taylor on Wed­ seeking for a definiton of humor. evening at 7:30 in Shreiner nesday, Dec. 8, appearing in two He said that it is not the sense of auditorium. The chorus of sixty programs, at the chapel hour and the ridiculous as Amos 'n' Andy, voices is under the direction of Prof. Kreiner and will be ac- again in the evening, giving Eddie Cantor, the comic sections of our newspapers, etc. "Humor 1 companied by Miss Dorothy humble testimony to the saving is the abilty to bend to the other Smith, organist. and marvelous healing power of fellow's peculiarities and still Soloists are Ruth Cooke, Christ, and demonstrating bv his keep one's own pet queernesses." soprano; Ann Leathers, con­ performance on the piano key­ In the serious things of life one tralto; Prof Kreiner, tenor; and board that he is truly a living will find humor, if he looks far Prof. Kreiner Maurice Beery, bass. The pre­ enough. Seriousness and humor sentation will include the most miracle of God's grace. are closely akin in life. We laugh Freshmen Entertain at familiar parts of the "Messiah". Prof. Arkush played numbers because of three things: (1) the A total of ten recitatives, eight and arrangements of his own near tragic; (2) sense of superi­ Thalo's Closed Meeting arias, and eight choruses are ority; (3) variance with custom. composition, interspersing in the scheduled - on the program. "We may worship God by our Saturday evening, December Several new numbers have been program of the morning words of sense of humor. Jesus had a added this year. testimony in the way of his life's sense of humor. If man has this 11, at 6:45, the regular closed Prof. Arkush meeting of the Thalonian literary Rehearsals of the "Messiah" story, and in the evening hour characteristic, he has one of the society was called to order by the began early in the year and have accounts of how his musical greatest things — love of his Santa Visits Philos at brother man. If one's sense of president, Mr. Ted Engstrom. A [ been continued faithfully once talents had been used to the glory short business session was held, and often twice each week since Closed Christmas Party humor is thoroughly Christian, of God in state hospitals, peni­ it will help him out of many try­ after which Mr. Engstrom turned that time. This year the chorus tentiaries and .other institutions. ing circumstances. the meeting over to Mr. Johnson, was given an opportunity to sing Saturday evening, December the master of ceremonies. He told how that after forty-five "In the real sense of humor the "Messiah" the first time away 11, the Philos held a closed meet­ Mr. Johnson announced the from the campus, when it ap­ years of success in his profession, ing in the parlors. There was a there is the ability to see others and to help those who may be numbers on the program which peared last Sunday evening at he and his wife decided to retire short business meeting conduct­ washed by the sands of time. was given by the freshmen of Grace M. E. Church at Hartford and build a beautiful home in ed by the president, Luther Pat- the literary society. City. ton. The parlors were decorated This sense, which is vital in California. Then his wife was everyone's life, is sympathetic The program was given as fol­ The "Messiah", Handel's most in a traditional Christmas lows : stricken with cancer; in the effort understanding, the sense of ap­ successful and best known ora­ fashion, and Santa completed the Devotions . . . . Eleanor Anderson • to save her life he spent all his preciation, tolerance, and above torio, was composed in 1741, per­ picture by presenting every one Accordion :ind Guitar duet . . formed for the first time on April with candy. John Hershey, Ralph all, the striving for the highest fortune, finally nursing her him­ things of life." Warren and Arthur Anderson 14, 1742 for charitable purposes self during the closing weeks of Cummings, Harold Miller and Dr. Dern says in a letter to Miss Reading — "St. Peter at the in Dublin, Ireland, and has main­ her life. The strain of this Arland Briggs, the Philo quartet, Bothwell, "I want you to know Gate" . . . . Charles Richardson \ tained lasting fame and pop­ caused'a complete nervous break­ added to the evening's entertain­ that I really enjoyed my stay in Piano Solo-— "Ah, Sweet ularity through the nearly 200 down that affected his memory. ment by singing two numbers, Upland. It was wonderful to Mystery of Life" years since that time. Handel be­ Sent by friends to Europe for a "Silent Night," and "Jingle find that some place in God's Richard Smith gan his musical career at a very year of rest he returned again in Bells". Ruth Lewis told how the country, there was a group of Talk "C ustoms of Japan" early age, hut his accomplish­ five days. Money gone, he hid in mistletoe became a favorite young people who were satisfied Taeko Obara ments were insignificant until the slums to conceal his identity custom during the Christmas Vocal Trio .... Betty Roane, the appearing of the "Messiah", season. Professor Kreiner sang with the spiritual approach to from friends. Soon after he was every day life." Virginia Catell and Doris which he wrote in just 24 days stricken with a nervous paralysis, two lovely Christmas numbers, Scheel. after his conversion to Christian­ •which paralyzed his left side and and Virgil Gerber played a med­ ity late in life. The entire pro­ affected his hands and fingers. ley of Christmas Carols. The Musical Dramatization Is Dr. A. W. Pugh Presents duction contains 249 pages of In this condition he wandered evening's entertainment was un­ Given At Xmas Program music, which means that he from town to town, hungry, with­ usual, in that it was held in the Vital Message In Chapel wrote an average of 10% pages out shelter until one cold night, parlors rather than in Spiers a day. An old clergyman compiled Hall. Tonight at eight fifteen in in Grand Forks, N. Dak., on Shreiner auditorium the Thalon- Dr. A. Wesley Pugh, pastor of the words of the "Messiah" which Thanksgiving in 1929, he was led lans [(resent their annual Christ­ High Street Methodist Episcopal include 81 scriptures in whole, or by providence into a salvation Orchestra Featured mas program. It will be a unique Church in Muncie, was the speak­ in part, taken from fourteen army meeting where he was con­ carol service arranged by Miss er in Chapel on December books of the Bible. verted and later healed. Since In Wednesday's Chapel Bothwell, Thalo sponsor, and seventh. Speaking of the reality The entire oratorio consists of then, he has been playing to the staged by Marshal Lucas, Thalo of God in human life, Dr, Pugh 52 distinct divisions and would glory of God. The Taylor University orches­ censor board chairman. pointed out that it is not the duty take five or six hours for pre­ Specially interesting among the tra, under the baton of Prof. A musical dramatization of the of the church, to prove the ex­ sentation. There are three parts numbers lie gave were "Nearer George Fenstermacher, was the carols of all countries and all istence of God, but to demon­ "Prophecy and Fulfilment" My God to Thee" played on the "feature" of the Wednesday centuries centering about the strate His actual presence and "Passion and Triumph" and "The strings of the piano, the simul­ chapel hour. The students gave Advent, Nativity, and Epipheny make Him available to all. Resurrection and the Glory". taneous playing of "Yankee hearty applause as evidence that of Christ will be presented. The speaker condemned the at­ Outstanding among the num­ Doodle" and "Star Spangled the rendition was enjoyed and The program follows: tempts of certain religious peri­ bers which will be used in the appreciated. Banner," one with the left and odicals to answer the question, abridged program are two organ The program included the fol­ A CAROL SERVICE the other with the right hand, Taylor University — Shreiner Auditorium "Is there a God?", when the con­ numbers played by Miss Smith, lowing numbers: Saturday, December 18, 1937 — 8:15 P. M. viction that there is a Supreme and "The Storm in the Alps." Organ: Fantasie on Christmas Carols the "overture" at the beginning - Faulker Being has always been at the and the pastoral symphony, the Minuet in E flat (from E flat Professor Bothwell heart of every reiigion. Symphony) Mozart Part I ADVENT effective and touching choruses "Gospel Musician" Thrills Chorus: O Come Immanuel (Latin Hymn, Taylor always welcomes Dr. 12th Century) "Behold the Lamb of God" and Hero's March .... Mendelssohn Women's Voices Pugh who is one of her alumni "Surely He hath borne our Group in Unusual Program Orchestra Congregation: O Jesus Thou Art Standing (Hymnal 136) .... W. W. How (1823-1897) and is now on the board of Griefs", the "Hallelujah" chorus Departure Dancla Scene: Watchman, Tell Us of the Night directors. Students of the University en­ John Bowring (1792-1872) and the final note of triumph and Andante Tchaikowsky Devee Brown — Watchman victory in "Worthy is the Lamb joyed the chapel program of De­ Joe Kimbel — Traveler cember fourteenth presented by String Quartette Part II NATIVITY "Tiger House", Mystery that was slain". Congregation: While Shepherds Clarence Betts, a musical evan­ Awake.! Awake! Watched (Hymnal 97) Nahum Tate (1652-1715) Comedy, To Be Presented gelist from Corning, New York. . . Charles Wakefield Cadman Scene: In The Town (French Carol about He played several old hymns and 1450) In the Pavillion Maurice Beery — Joseph The class of Play Production gospel songs on the marimba, . . Charles Wakefield Cadman Virginia Cattel — Mary is presenting "Tiger House", on Lest We Forget bells, vibraphone, saw and man­ Warren Anderson — Host Dorothy Weaver — Hostess January 29. This play was dolin. The entertainer is also an Aloeho Unknown Chorus: Gloria in Excelsis Deo Orchestra Mixed Quartet written by Robert Sinclair, and is This is the last remind­ accomplished singer and gave Scene: Shepherds, Shake Off Your Drowsy a mystery-comedy. Professor two vocal numbers which were Sleep (French Carol 17th Century) er that you have a chance Women's Voices Dennis has announced the cast very well received. DEATH CLAIMS C. WOOLARD Scene: Waking Time (French Carol, 1766) as follows: to win prizes of two and Mr. Betts opened the chapel Carl Reppert — a Carpenter "Cully" Woolard of Upland George Murphy — Martin, a young man Erma Lowrie lune Walker three dollars in the Gem- hour by giving in a few words his was known and respected by a Chorus Scene: Lullaby (Hymnal 108) Yami, a Hindu Arthur personal testimony. He told of number of the young men of the Winifred Withey — Mary Echo-Bookstore contest Congregation Dahlstrand his struggle against a great University. They were acquaint­ Part III EPIPHANY The Mystery Woman . . Dorothy which closes January 10. handicap as a result of the dread ed with Mr. Woolard not only as Solo: The Three Kings (French Carol, 13th Century) Lewis Mail your entries to the infantile paralysis in which he their barber but also as a man Bruce Jackson — French Carolist Peggy Van Ess . . Teuntje Peters eventually triumphed. Determin­ Congregation: Brightest and Best (Hymnal who was interested in them, their 113) R. Heber (1783-1826) Arthur Hale Paul Stuart Bookstore before that ing to devote his life to real school, and was in sympathy with Scene: We Three Kings J. H. Hopkins Davis Gage, Robert Jackson, Paul Stuart Macintosh .... William Uphold date and do it before, or Christian service, he completed a their convictions and ideals. It Congregation Murdock Lewis Black course in Bible school, and has was with deep regret that they Part IV immediately after the Scene: We Would See Jesus (Hymnal 115) Thompson Loren Helm since been known as the "Gospel learned of his death on December Cast and Congregation . Oswald Kerina . . Robert Jackson Christmas vacation. Musician." (Dramatization arranged by Professor Theodora fifth after an illness of six weeks. Bothwell. Staged by Marshall Lucas.) Aunt Sophia Virgie Grile Page Two THE ECHO Saturday, December 18, 1937

THE ECHO COME ON! Can we as a student body afford to let our school spirit die down because'our team is having Published bi-weekly during the school year by the a hard time of running? No! Under the present Taylor University ECHO Co., students of Taylor Univer­ sity, Upland, Indiana. circumstances, many of which we, the average Subscription price, $2.00 per annum. student, know nothing about, our Taylor Trojans Entered as second class matter, October 15, 1913, at are putting forth the best pep and fight that they the Upland Post Office, Upland, Indiana, under Act of have. We on the sidelines ought to put forth our March 3, 1879. best energy and enthusiasm. Our Team, fighting the odds that it is, needs more and better backing WALLACE A. SCEA from the entire Student Body and Faculty. And are Editor-in-Chief we giving this to our squad? No! Every one from EVAN H. BERGWALL the dignified senior to the lowly freshman is slack­ Managing Editor ing his duty and saying, "Let some other person do Robert Morlock Ernest Lee News Editor Sports Editor my cheering." Complaining and harping on "a Ruth Prosser moral victory" is discouraging to our boys and very Alumni Editor little is said to encourage them. We have lost faith, The following announcement and to arrive in New York about Reporters: Margaret Trefz, Sherman Spear, Edith hope, and even love for our Basket Ball team, yet was sent to Dr. Stuart and Dr. Feb. 20th.... Where there are Persons, Bertha Sanderson, Dorothy Scea, Ruth Lewis, they are struggling on under those overwhelming Ayres recently : opportunities to speak of the Maxine Weed, Robert Jackson, Lucille Montz, Edward odds to give their best for us. "Christ of the Indian Road" with Bruerd, Kathryn Bingaman, Vera Grim, Lyle Russell. "ANNOUNCING Remember this, fans, that our school athletic "The death of an 8 point buck whom we will have sojourned Proof Readers: Ruth Johnson and Jack Robinson representatives are the best that we have and are happily for nearly six years, Secretaries: Virginia Null and Geraldine Scheel. deer traveling from school to school in the name of our At Tompkins, Pa., at high noon most of our deputation work LORENZ MORROW university and in the name of us, the Student Body on must he done during the spring Business Manager and Faculty of Taylor. Therefore, we should send and summer because we shall he George Murphy Thomas Chilcote Friday, December 3, 1937 Advertising Manager Circulation Manager our team onto the floor with the entire school back­ Weight; 165 pounds in studies after September. Mail ing it. I aylor should place 342 people on the floor for us must be sent in care of Jack Robinson Earl Butz Shot in the neck by Rev. H. E. Assistant Advertising Mgr. Assistant Circulation Mgr. - our entire enrollment of faculty and students — Kenrick, '23 the Board of Foreign Missions of instead of the usual five men. We can do it, too. Weather: very fair the M. E. Church after Dec. 10. How? By having everyone forget this idea of "a Calibre: 25-35, 117 grs. Some of the teachers and moral victory", cooperate with our yell-leaders, and Distance: 78 yds. others of the school community back our team to the utmost, win or lose. Come License No.: 1436." as well as alumni will remember on Profs., forget your formality; come on Seniors, Rev. Oliver P. Smith of Ver­ Mason Buckner, who for two or forget your dignity; come on, Juniors, forget your sailles, Ohio, who was a skid cut three years was a member of the authority; come on Sophs, forget your sophistica­ here about 1918, was on the varsity quartet arid Mrs. Buckner, tion; and come on Frosh, forget your lowliness and campus December 14, arranging nee Elsa Olsen, of the class of support our Trojans. for the services of a Gospel Team '32. A daughter was born to them Hal Lanman, for the week-end of January 9, in September; the first child, a Head Cheerleader when he is beginning a revival in hoy, bears the name of Lowell. the M. E. Church of which he is WHY CHRISTMAS? Recently Dr. and Mrs. B. E. Ayres i the pastor. received from the little Lowell Did Christ come that we might send gifts to The following paragraphs are Buckner the following announce­ our friends and relatives, or did He come that we FLASHES from FLASH taken from a letter from Mr. ment about the advent of his might have more abundant life? So many of us are Willard J. McLaughlin, M. A. '25, sister. and Mrs. McLaughlin, B. Mus. prone to forget the reason back of His coming and (Hot tips on cold facts) Did you know, folks, we've a '25, who are at present mis­ celebrate His birth in revelry and feasting, never Dolly J sionaries in Belgaum, India: thinking of the day as a Holy day. We have named her Joyce We have Christmas because God saw fit to send "Politically we are out of Verneille. Commonly heared from dorm: His only begotten Son into the world to suffer, breath. Mr. Gandhi is virtual Here's the reason I'm so jolly: bleed and die that we might live with Him "Say, Joe, can I borrow your pen?" dictator in the seven Provinces She's my sister - - she is real! eternally. He became our blood sacrifice. He is all, "Sure thing." where the Congress party won in and in all. "Got a sheet of writing paper I can use?" this year's elections. Former Yep —-- we got her in September. No room for Him in the inn! Do we have room "Reckon so." political prisoners are now at the On the 27th day. for Him in our hearts? There is plenty of room for "Going past the Post Office,when you go out?" helm as Premiers and Ministers. She's a very welcome member "Uh-huh." , * business, pleasure, study, extra activities and social . .. Ardent nationalism is in the I am mighty proud to say. time, but often no room for Christ in our hearts "Wait a minute till I finish this letter, will ascendency, but we are sur­ and lives. you?" prized how quietly and construc­ She weighed six pounds and eight He is used to being turned out of places. He "All right." tively these tremendous changes ' ounces, had no room in Jerusalem, and in Nazereth. There "Want to lend me a stamp?" are taking place., . . Literally we And we all think she is swell, was no room for Him in this world, so the mob "Yeh." are in a new day; not just dream­ I guess that about announces crucified Him. He is turned out of men's hearts Much obliged. Sav, what's your girl's ing about one to come. May God Everything there is to tell. today. Parties, tinsel, gifts, Santa Claus are keeping address?" raise up and may the Church pre­ Him out of Christmas itself to-day. ****** pare stalwart souls who can re­ I know I'm a little feller Christmas is Christ's birthday, and we who Wirth : "Stevie, what makes a man always give late Christ and His Church to all To be gettin' me a sis; profess Christianity ought make it the day of the a woman a diamond engagement ring?" of these promising new situa­ But gee whiz! I wouldn't sell 'er year that stands out in our lives because we have Stevie: "The woman." tions. Cause there ain't no more like walked with Him. ****** "We have already intimated this' Let us strive to put the Christ back into When a man won't believe a word a girl tells our furlough We hope to sail Christmas! — Lowell Rucknev him the word is usually "No!" from Bombay on the 15th of Jan. (Brookston, Ind.) ******

NEW YEAR'S DAY, THEN — Prof: "Why don't you buck up and follow my example? I never take anything lying down." During this vacation the feeble old year of Campus Radio Station Broadcasts 1937 passes out of the picture and the new vear Stude: "Gee, you must look funny taking a nap standing up." "And be ye kind to one another, i 1938 begins life. 1 hat the music and singing has ****** and tenderhearted." Could that! achieved a great purpose can not You say, "So what?" have been the inspiration behind Heard in speech class: be doubted; just try to count all True, we'll each be a year older than we were it all, or was it the Golden Rule' Virginia: "Did you hear 'The Cat and the the new couples strolling down a year ago. Is that" enough to make us feel that that lav deep under the heart of Fiddle'." to gel their mail. From all ap­ old 1937 has been worthwhile? the RcCi^:Uion Club when It spon­ Prof. Dennis: "No, I haven't." pearances, they have modified an If you could live the year over, would you fight sored its last project? Can it be Miss Null: "I haven't either." old ' adage "The longest way the same, love the same, laugh the same," crv the that some thoughtful eye and * * * * * * down is the sweetest way round J" same? If not, why? oversize heart senged the need And think of the help each couple This year is but a mile-stone along life's Customer (at soda fountain) — "I want a of a post serenade? Could there] plain soda water without flavor." received; they can sav much journey, hut let's use it as a stepping-stone to ha\e been any particular person more to the tune of that singer things greater. God can help us in that. Bob Rose: "What flavor do you want it with­ or a certain couple that the tender out?" up in Spiers Hall than they pos­ If we make certain so-called New Year's songs are meant for each night? sibly could if each fellow had to resolutions in order to improve our character, let's Bert Sandrson: "What flavors have you got?" 1 he inspiration certainly must sing to her all by himself. do our best to keep them throughout the year and Bob: "We have chocolate, pineapple, vanilla have been a great one, 'for the and carmel." Let's give the 'club a hand, and make all of 1938's 305 days veritable New Year's director has spent hours working until the station joins the days. Bert: "Well, I wanted it without strawberry." with his staff of electrician and national network, just get your There ought to be a challenge to each one of Bob: "I'm sorry, we're all out of strawberry. helper in setting up all the equip­ gal and listen to the sweet us in "New Year's Day, then—". The blank part is Would you just as soon have it without chocolate?" ment of the broadcasting system. uj) to you. ****** siloloquies of Station TENNANT. 5 on can make 1938 a success or failure. Let Miss Foust (in Psychology Class): "I am be­ Christ be your guide and your life will be a wildered as how to present this to you." 0 You English II more than one mouse we call worthy testimony to the world and a comfort to Bright (?) Scholar: "So are we, when it comes „ * • j mice your own soul and to the matchless heart of the to answering questions." ****** I nevf'r1SknnwW,fU?nu —e' I And ,a louse multiplied would be Master Himself. never know just how to take lice, Patton: "What's the matter with the Prexv's eyes?" 0U' ' e" me shouldn't two houses he PATTONBEGS OFF I m glad it s not laid to my charge hice Miles: "They're all right as far as I know. That I ever helped them 'to make Why?" Or a couple of spouses make Something has come over Luther. At least you. spice? Mrs. Patton's little boy decided that it would be Patton: Well, I had to go to see him in his better if we did not publish a feature article he office the other day and he asked me twice where my hat was, and it was on my head all the time." A cow brings forth offspring M hen a hen si Is three weeks on wrote on the eligible bachelors of the two upper called calves, her eggs- classes of Taylor University. In said article he ****** And a cat fondly cuddles her he youngsters that hatch are condemned the aloofness of the feminine contingent Did you stop to think that "Wee Willy Uphold" kittens: called chickens; of the college and stated that the many excellent is the brains and "Nursey Butz" is the brawn of the But you wouldn't let sows have W by not then when a wren does qualities of certain gentlemen ought to demand Junior Team. A nice couple isn't it? young salves the same the consideration of the fairer sex. Could it be that ****** Nor a bat be the mother of Just label her brood little Luther has reformed? How about it Marion? Horse sense is what tells a girl to say neigh! bittens. dickens? Which all goes to remind us that the Echo is always ready to receive and duly consider the "So you sleep like a top?" If several gooses are geese ' You get on my merits of articles, particularly 'editorials and 'A es, it's hours before I stop turning and twist- features submitted by members of the student mg. And the children of such are 1 u ar body. These can be written on any subject as long named goslings, , 8 ' plurals I find; as they will be of general interest to the student Then let moose's' relations be j' kid^ wouldn't guess their A man hopes that his lean years are behind s nai group. Address all contributions to Morlock or meese ' «es, Scea. him, but a woman hopes that plenty of hers are W6re deaf dumb still ahead. And their daughters and sons be " ' > and called moslings. - .... S. L. Miller.- Saturday, December 18, 1937 THE ECHO Page Three CAMPUS Miss Mina Herman Christmas Parties Post Office Is BREVITIES Tells of Working Bloody Scene In With Mountaineers Soangetahas Home Ec. Girls The initial Christmas party of Sixteen Home Ec. girls were Battle For Mail Ladeez, and Gentlemen! Due to Dr. Ayres received a letter from the season was the extremely in­ entertained by Miss Dare and When I was back in High certain uncontrollable conditions, Miss Mina Herman, class of '34, formal gathering of the "Strong- Miss Guiler in the Home Ec. School, I used to think that it was Kollegiate Kalleidoscope has been who is a nurse in the Red Bird Hearted Maidens", who met more rooms Tuesday evening, Decem­ tough — going out to practice discontinued for the present time. Evangelical Hospital, Beverly, than thirty strong in Campbell ber 7. The party was just the every night, getting the wind Public opinion seems to have de­ Kentucky, enclosing a check Parlors Saturday evening, De­ kind which college girls enjoy knocked out of me, the skin manded its overthrow. Hope you covering her William Taylor cember 4, from eight until ten most! It wasn't too informal; nor knocked oft of my knees, elbows, like this new effort. Foundation Membership. She is o'clock. IT WAS A KID PARTY! was it loo formal; — it was just and knuckles, a black eye or a * * * * rendering services in a wide com­ right! Upon entering the parlors each cracked skull. However, the other A wildcat that drops its ears, munity in preventative medical child was delighted to receive a The girls met in Wisconsin lobby where they were served day I wrote to my old coach and rolls its eyes, twitches its work, giving physical examina­ big lollypop. The evening opened apoligized to him for all the whiskers and even snarls, a pig, tions and immunizations. The by the entire group mingling their cocktails, after which they were invited down to the Home Ec. griping I used to do, for I have and a gopher that wags its tail are following interesting paragraphs childish trebles in the lusty sing­ since found that foot-ball is a are quoted from her letter: rooms. The rooms were beauti­ the latest formation inventions of ing of that old Christmas favorite, game of tiddly-winks as com­ "I received the Taylor Bulletin fully decorated in keeping with the University of Minnesota "Away in a Manger". A miscel­ pared to getting" my mail after the marching band. in the evening mail and have it the season. Every one found her laneous program followed in T. U. dinner. I'd like to relate an entirely read. I enjoy them very place at the pretty tables where which halting, bashful children experience I had the other night. much but they do make me home­ during and after' the delicious Harvard University has re­ recited their "little pieces" or After being detained about moved one more obstacle to aid sick tor dear old Taylor days. I sang seasonal refrains. The meal, they participated in Christ­ mas games. It was the ringing of four minutes by circumstances the absent-minded professor. don't think any of us appreciate group sat spell-bound as the beyond my control, I bravely them fully until they are over the study-hour buzzer that Curbings have been removed Christmas story was told. started for the P. O. As 1 neared but we do have pleasant mem­ brought the party to a close. Why from the sidewalk ends in Har­ the P. O. a rumble of queer ories to recall. Sometimes I wish Those who are usually reserved can't parties go on forever! vard Yard. Gentle inclines will sounds greeted me. Pigs, says I ? I could tell the students to enjoy and quiet shouted and laughed as replace them, banishing toe- ??? No Just the titter and stubbing forever them to the fidl while thev have they played together, And — Faculty the chance. those who are inclined to think A turkey dinner was served squealing giggle of some bold- hearted maidens, interspersed by KAYO TELEGRAM:- "We have been busy this fall themselves more than "pleasing­ Monday evening, December 13, ly plump" forgot to diet and to the Faculty members and their the shouts of some over-peppv "Dad, guess who they just both with therapeudic and pre­ boys. My neurotic condition was kicked out of college!" ventative medical work. We just heartily enjoyed the delicious and families. More than eighty covers generous servings of ice-cream were served. The dinner and pro­ soothed some-what as 1 quietly Los Angeles Collegian dismissed a sweet five months old passed a subconscious pair of baby that underwent a serious and cookies. Everyone received gram had been planned by the with childish eagerness a ten- wives of the faculty and filled the softly purring kittens. Ah - that The Villanova Engineer com­ operation. By Divine help his life is the life, says I, and went on. pares women and locomotives was saved. We have done nearly cent exchange gift; and after entire evening. Pres. Stuart, Dr. singing more carols, the sleepy- Oborn and Rev. Knight were the Once near the P. O. I stopped thusly: three hundred physical examina­ to see just what was the best "They wear jackets; they have tions of our school children. A eyed youngsters reluctantly left official carvers. Santa Clans the merry hall for it was long arrived before the evening was method of approach. I finally aprons and caps. They' have very large number of immuniza­ decided to use strategy. Not. shoes and even hose and they tions have been done. Parents past the time when such "little" over with gifts for all the child­ boys and girls should be in bed. ren; Dr. Stuart distributed gifts having a girl of my own I very drag trains behind them. They bring their children sometimes quickly fell in step with the first also attract attention with puffs tor many miles over one or two The presence of Grandpa and for grown-ups from the Christ­ inas tree. The group sang many one 1 knew and boldly proceeded and mufflers and sometimes re­ mountains and over swollen Grandma Oborn and Auntie towards that minute hole in the fuse to work. At such times they creeks for medical care and Foust added to the pleasure of of the Christmas Carols ac­ companied by Naomi Ruth front of the P. O. building. We need to be switched. They need "shots". Even some of the older this Soangetaha feat. stepped up and began to make guiding and require a man to children carry a baby sister or Knight on her marimba. Mrs. Dishtuashers Kreiner presided over the pro­ our way through, but alas, all was feed them." brother over a mountain to the lost as I was rudely, thoughtless­ * * *, * gram which featured "The Night hospital. We have the report to­ On December eighth, shortly ly thrust back by the uncivilized A professor at Carnegie Tech, day that one could not come for Before Christmas," read by Prof. after live-thirty, the entire force Dennis. tide of ruffnecks. Bewildered, and in measuring the decibles of physical examination because he of twenty-three dishwashers fol­ somewhat angry al the very nerve didn't have shoes. We try as far sound (noise) in the men's lowed their hostess to some Seniors of some people, I threw back my dorms, found that between 5 p.m. as possible to see that children rather mysterious rooms in the shoulders and grimly decided and 12 p.m. the average, noise have food and clothing. The south-west corner of Wisconsin The senior party was a "dif­ that I'd try to go in the same (sound) was equivalent to that homes from which a large num­ basement. Strange as it may seem ferent" party. It was from 7 :45 direction I hoped to take. I began "given by two riviting machines ber come are pitiful. We wonder until 10 in Spiers Hall—(mostly). someone seemed to be expecting 1 the line drive only to find the or a sustained roll of thunder." more are not sick. They are them, for each one found his Two of the fellows helped to offensive too much, and after be­ (The Birdhouse or Wisconsin?) never ill here unless they are carry out the scheme by wearing * * * * place at one of the six tables and ing thrown against the corner of "bad-tempered". I wish more then followed what the dish­ their old togs. There was a mis­ the door casing, and then hurled Hickory dickory dock public health work could be done, washers can rightly call, "two of cellaneous assortment of games back against a post, I finally The mice ran up the clock for it holds a great challenge. the most pleasant hours of the in the speech room. Refreshments alighted on the ground by the The clock struck one I sincerely believe a more definite college calendar". That was a - ice cream and cake, coffee and paper can in a bruised and aching The rest fell down. type of religious work could be real "Miss Dare dinner party"! "ducky" apple Santa favors —- condition, utterly defeated. I — Valpo Torch done in that way." During the dinner, everyone were served at card tables in just sat and stared with wonder * * * * "I am glad to learn that Dr. found out what someone else Spier's Hall. "Chuck" Garringer as I viewed those more successful was the master of ceremonies of So anxious was a S. M. U. Stuart has been re-elected to the wants for Christmas. And then, ones make their way to and from presidency of Taylor University. after the last drop of ice cream the radio broadcast. Everyone the desired goal without so much French prof to change some of had a "swell" time! his "overgrown" third year May the Lord richly bless the had made its way down one of as a hair out of place. A few work carried on at Taylor." French class to another section the twenty four "sunday lanes", Sophomores minutes later, after the crowd that he promised that the new tables, dirty dishes, and all dis­ had passed on, I hobbled up to class should be greeted with Unique Christmas Tree appeared (and strange to say not The sophs met in "wreck" hall my box only to find it empty. In at 4:30 Tuesday, December 14, j punch and cookies on the first one of all that gang of "profes­ a complete stupor, I started out where they enjoyed games,! day and chicken salad sand­ Featured In Parlors sional" dishwashers had time to only to meet some kind professor. Christmas carols and a visit from j wiches and coffee every day even think about dishwashing.) "A beautiful evening, Isn't it?" Friday, November 11, brought jolly little old Santa Claus. Their | thereafter. He also assured the I mnttered and went on. a pleasant and fascinating sur­ Peppermint canes followed the party extended through dinner.) unbelieving that he would let prise to Taylor students when it Special tables, with special deco-) them out 15 minutes early. dinner in a relay —~ Dishwasher disclosed a very beautiful and un­ MacEvoy took the prize as the rations were reserved for the When in Hartford City Those in the "know" report usual Christmas tree. A wide- class and ice cream and cookies j fastest candy eater. Everyone that after getting the last starved spreading tree painted white was were added to the menu. "The • Stop At student in the room, he ran to the thickly covered with silvery entered into a search to find what more we get together" seems to door, locked it and swallowed the icicles; above it sparkled a large Santa was going to bring him; be the sophomore sentiment. j key. As for refreshments they white star; on the top and in the there was fierce snowball fight; Gray and Reasoned probably had chalk omelette and background white drapery hang; then a bargaining - for smile- eraser salad. arid on the whole played colored Standard Service Station — T. C. U. Skiff. less dolls; and last of all "The Upland Grain Co. lights, arranged so that com­ for binations of colors changed King of France called for volun­ Coal, Feeds and Seeds STANDARD OIL PRODUCTS slowly. The tree has proved to teers"! All too soon it was time K. Snyder, Prop. LATINIBUS be an inspiration to person after to go. i Upland Phone 41 i Cor. Washington and Walnut person, couple after couple, Pueribus kissibus evening after evening, and many Sweeta girlorum; are those who have found con­ i Giribus likibus, tentment and peace while watch­ Dr. Emil Farris Wanta somorum. ing its continual change. That OPTOMETRIST Just Arrived At Pertney's it has been really exceptional has Eyes examined Glasses fitted Girlibus pateribus been shown by the interest shown 720-2 Marion Nat'l Bank Bldg Marion, Indiana New Gifts for All Enter parlorum by the students and visitors. | Phone 1410 j Kick pueribus We've just unwrapped carloads of brand new merchandise Exit duorum. A Real Christinas Present — you're sure to find something to delight everyone on your "Say It With Flowers" gift list! We'll help you save, too — everything you buy al Nonus lamporum; A 5-tube radio 2 Band receiver I 1 Penney's is economy-priced! Nightibus darkibus for only S14.95 i j R. 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Spartans Squelch Trojans Drop Seniors Take Delightful Christmas TIP-OFFS Trojans 66-19 in Home Contest Lead in Stiff Dinner Served Wed. BY One-sided Battle To Anderson Class Contest Miss Dare served the Annual HUGH GESS Christinas dinner last Wednes­ Last night a mighty Man­ The Trojans dropped a hard- day night. It was a typical Christ­ December 4, 1937 chester Quintet defeated a hard fought, well-played game, on Dec. mas dinner, — formals, and of fighting, hard driving Taylor 11th, to an inspired Anderson Well, it looks as though the Senior boys defeated the Fresh­ course, SP's, and the spirit of Quintet by the score of 66-19, in College quintet by the score of men by the score of 39-15 in the class basketball tourney is well Maytag Gym. ! 39-31. At the start of the game Christmas encircling all; yet, under way now with each team first inter-class contest. Luther A Manchester team that Taylor was playing "bang-up" Patton was high scorer, with 12 there were those touches which in both the girl's and men's found its power in the height of ball for which it deserves un­ made this dinner different from tourneys having played two points to his credit. its men turned in victory that limited credit. However, Ander­ any other. The hall was decked games. So far the Seniors are! The same afternoon the they readily deserved. They son fought its way back into the in blue, red, and silver. The the class of the field in the | played a good brand of basketball game, and at the end of a thrill­ Juniors defeated the Sophomores men's section with two victories | dimmed lights and flickering and did not waste any of their ing first half the score was: by the score of 18-15. Magsig was and the Senior lassies are out in shots. From every position on the Anderson 22, Tayl or 13. high scorer, scoring 8 points for candles lent to the charm of the front in the girls' league by the floor they were successful in Stuart was high scorer for the losers. meal. The lovely fireplace scene same margin. We're afraid it's [ filling the net to capacity. They Taylor with a total of 12 points. December 6, 1937 going to be pretty tough stopping added to the "homevness" of the took shots from the basket back During the first half he did not two. The Freshmen girls lasted de- feast and made each one more these board and tipped them in, prov­ try many shots, but in the con­ teat at the hands of the Senior anxious for the time when he ing that they were always alert Both the freshman and the cluding minutes of the last half girls by the score of 30-9. Hazel and took advantage of every op­ when he endeavored lo sink some could hang his stocking at the sophomore teams are going to be Butz surpassed all scoring, by portunity. long shots he was successful, "old home" fireplace. strengthened plenty in the boys' scoring 14 points. intra-mnrals following the holi­ Their passing was beautiful, bringing the spectators to their December 9, 1937 The soft strains of violin from the spectators' view. They feet. days. The frosh will have\ Junior Girls defeated the dinner music were heard above Skinner and McLarnon, troth real \ made certain of the man to whom Warner, who never ranks very they were going to pass the ball high in the scoring column, de­ Sophomore girls to the tune of the tinkle of silver and the ball-players, and the sophs will 27-6. Alice Butz, was the leading have Leroy Honk, who is as before letting it fly. serves praise for his all-around pleasant conversation of the Beck, one of the shorter mem­ play. He seldom tried a shot but scorer of the game with 19 points, dinner table. tough as they come. incidentally she has scored more * * * * bers of the team was high scorer worked the ball under the basket points than any other boy or The special musical feature Our Trojans seemed pretty for the evening collecting for in order that some other member was special indeed. Prof. himself a total of 12 points. of the quintet might shoot. girl participating in the contests. cocky in that Anderson tilt last December 11, 1937 Kleiner's beautiful voice delight­ Saturday eve, didn't they? They The Trojans from the start of Van Dyke was high scorer for ed his listeners as he sang some should have taken the orange the game fought their heads oil' Anderson with 13 points, playing The Freshman boy quintet favorite selections. and black but just couldn't seem but fought to the extent that they an all-around good brand of squeezed out a victory over their j to hit. Those Anderson lads were couldn't even find the basket. basketball. friendly Sophomore rivals by the j The entire group joined in singing the old carols just before a bit tougher than expected, too. They shot from all positions on The Trojan players aided by score of 28-26. Again Magsig was j * * * * the floor but there was always a their substitutes, brought honor high scorer with 10 points to his leaving the dining-hali. Did you see that big, blond, j doubt as to whether or not they to the school which they repre­ credit. sent. Though defeated, they still handsome center of Manchester's would be good shots. Their Following this contest the last evening? Dubois? He's been shooting was inaccurate to the rank in the hearts of their * Dr. C. W. Beck rooters. Senior boys quintet reaped a j the Manchester crew's main point that they missed two thirds victory at the expense of the DENTIST spark-plug for three years now,] of their shots. Juniors by the score of 27-18. ; First National Bank Building and this year he made the All- Stuart played a good game Wis. Men Are Active Randall and Smithurst were high Phone 25 j State football team. He also plays from the point of passing and scorers with 10 points apiece. j Hartford City Indiana j first base on the baseball nine. snatching the ball from the op­ At a Wisconsin Dormitory December 13, 1937 What a man! ponents, but his shooting was meeting last Tuesday, November The Freshmen girls team dup­ weak, too weak. He fought hard 30, Mr. Harold Miller was elected licated the feat of their fellow A. D. FREESE & SON Dear Hugh (less: and deserves credit for it. president and Mr. Arland Briggs classmates by defeating the j Printers for the University Why is Bill Uphold and the Warner, who is becoming a was chosen secretary-treasurer Sophomore girls by the score of' Equipped for Speed and Quality Work junior girls' basketball team of the group for the coming year. great defense man played another 16-8. K. Bingaman was high alike? Answer: Because neither Several plans were acted upon, Upland, Indiana bang-up ball game, stealing the scorer with a total of 12 points, j, one can get along very well with­ ball at times from the backboard, one of them being a gift for Jack out Alice Blitz. * * * * and once tipping the ball in for Tremaine and the other per­ a score. taining to a proposed fudge room. Meet Your Friends at the j | Willman Lumber Co. Taylor's Terrifying Trojan Alspaugh, a new member to Both plans were carried out, a Toppeling Team (basketball) Boston Store the starting line up, has played gift was sent ($56.00) and on LUMBER AND COAL jovrneys to Crawfordsville, Ind., North-East Side Square two of the best games of his Sunday, December 11, the fudge | HARTFORD CITY Builders' Supplies and Paint next Tuesday to engage the room was used as such for the career, one against Anderson last j New Daylight Store Phone 175 Upland Wabash college five, one of the week and the other against Man­ first time. Although it is not yet outstanding teams in the state. chester last night. Alspaugh al­ completely equipped, it can be This is a recently scheduled though not succeeding in making used to furnish an enjoyable game. By the way, Wabash re-\ Quality Shoe Shop many of his shots, was a valuable time. It is believed that this is Going cently toppled Central Normal asset to the team from the de­ the first such venture that the Export service in shoe repairing College. Oh, oh!! men have made. BEN BRADFORD, Prop. * * * * fensive side. The game was frequented by One door north of Mid-States Merry Christmas, and to all a that valuable asset-fate. No less Service Station ! Gough's | good night. than four men were taken out on UPLAND INSURANCE AGENCY Signed, personal fouls, three of them Santa Glaus & were Trojans — Alspaugh, Arm­ NEWSSTAND Shop With Confidence ! Atkinson Greenhouse ! strong, who was removed at the at j E. W. Leach and Ocie V. Pugh This is a fact! At the faculty end of the first half, and Haines j LATTA'S U BE SEE STORE Send Flowers for Christmas I Xmas party, Dr. Oborn pro­ who was removed after approxi­ j Satisfaction Guaranteed Cut Flowers and Potted Plants pounded this riddle: "Suppose: mately six minutes of play. j We Deliver Phone 1092 We try to please. you saw Rev. Knight riding down Eickenberry of Manchester was Dr. W. N. Hamilton the street on a donkey, what also removed. OPTOMETRIST fruit would you think of? The score at the end of the half Quick as a flash, Mrs. Knight was Manchester 28, Taylor 11. 220 West Main Street popped, "A pear." The Trojans play Wabash Dec. | Hartford City Phone 85 21, at Wabash College. Men's B. B. Standings Taylor University Won Lost Seniors 2 0 Wishing each ar.d "The College that Cares for the Soul" Juniors 1 1 everyone of you Freshmen 1 1 Taylor University is recognized as a Sophomores 0 2 Standard College of Liberal Arts by the A Merry Christmas State oard of Education of Indiana. and a Young people seeking enlargement and enrichment of life and personality for its own sake or for greater and more efficient STUDENTS Happy New Year service wherever they may be called to |Try our special cakes and pastries| serve, will find opportunity here in class room, in the extra-curricular activities, for your parties and in the general life of the school, for Upland Baking Co. | PIONEER DRUG STORE MARIGN TYPEWRITER SERVICE the realization of these ideals. Phone Marion 802 Opp. P. O. Taylor University is located on one of the most beautiful campuses in the country, with splendidly equipped modern buildings, has a capacity for 500 selected students. 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