TheDAViI^PsONIAN FOR A BETTER DAVIDSON
Vol. XV^ DAVIDSON COLLEGE. DAVIDSON, N. C, JANUARY 12, 1928 No.IS OFFICIALS CALL FOR BIDS ON CHAMBERS BUILDING Military Unit Shows Up NORRIS TROPHY Committee Recommends 1928 CAPTAIN North Wing of Building FavorablyAsInspectors That Fraternities Move Announcement was made yesterday Will Be Ready For Use View Local Conditions that the Xorris Trophy Cup. awarded BackToCampusHouses each year to the athlete who has con- By First ofSeptember Major-General Davis, tributed greatest to Davidson sports Better College Commandant during MoveMade to Raise Remaining Hundred of Area, Receives Review the past year, will he put on Conditions Efforts to display at the White Drug Store at Thousand Continued LUNCHEON TENDERED once. The outstanding athletes will BOARD IS FINAL JUDGE be voted on later in the spring and the $5,000 GIFT RECEIVED War Department Inspection Set for successful man announced on the an- Houses Will Be Built in Designated nual Athletic Night. award, Gastonia Patrons Give Memorial First Week in April to Determine This Area and Rented toChapters given by the Norris Candy Co., of At- Room as Campaign for National was won $300,000 lanta, by Ernest Bohannon All of Davidson's social fraternities will Nears Close last year. Davidson's "esprit corps" be into houses on the campus, if the de came in for moved It has been definitely announced by col- high praise on January high army which was reached by a 4th when decision committee lege authorities thai work will be begun at officials visited the college for an informal of faculty members and five members of the the earliest possible date on the construc- inspection of the R. O. T. C. unit. Maj. Study Executive of the Board ot Trus- Shewmake's Committee tion nf tlie remaining two units of new Gen. Richmond P. Davis, commanding of- tees meets with the approval of the general I Chambers building. Uitls have been called ficer of the Fourth Corps Area, Of Speech Praised Hoard at their meeting in February. with head- for to be put in by February 1st, and a num- quarters at Fort McPherson, Georgia, This group met recently to in- here consider ber of contracting companies are expected cluded Davidson in his rapid review of all Dr. E. F. Shewmake, head of the English this question of fraternity housing after de the military Department of the College, is the author c.i investigations had been carried on units in the Carolinas and tailed After the awarding of the contract, work Georgia, during a recent publication entitled "English Pro- among the organizations. and his visit here was high- different The de- will he started on the north wing of the ly pleased nunciation in Virginia." This is the second meeting was college with the interest taken by the cision at this that the building, which wil contain the laboratories cadets in the military noteworthy work of the present year which life as a whole would be improved with the Lewis McColgan work. and offices. P. I.. treas- Dr. Shewmake has brought forth, having removal of the fraternities from the houses additional Jackson. In addition to General Davis, Davidson 'ttrtT of the college, states that he expects was host to Maj. Maloney, been one of the authors of "College English which they have occupied for the past three H.J. R. O. T. C. ithis unit of the building t<> be ready for use Composition." years. McColgan officer of the Fourth Corps Area, who made Elected !by next Septeml>er. his inspection This study of English pronunciation in Those who have been in close touch with annual visit on the same day Construction of the middle unit will fol- Virginia was accepted in 1920 by the faculty believe, To Pilot■ Wildcats that General Davis was here. the situation without a doubt, that of the University of Virginia as a doctrinal Ilow this immediately, thus completing the Major Maloney arrived during the morn- the recommendation as presented to the ' dissertation. Professor Hans Kurath, of Committee of the Board will be Ix'wis McCblgan, of Norton, Va., who work that was begun about two years ago ing of the 4th and was shown the type of Executive represent outlay of Ohio State University, a nationally recog- passed no changes be was given on several all- and that will an about classroom work conducted here for cadets. and that will made in honorable mention nized authority on the subject, says plans state selections, will captain the 1928 Wild- $600,000 when finished. Fa'owingthat, he inspected the armory and concern- the as five of the nine members were ingthe study, "It is doubtless tin- l*st mono- meeting. cat footbalt team, as decided at a recent At the present time there is something equipment, pronouncing it in excellent con- at this recent graph on Southern pronunciation meeting of letter men. F.d Wilson, of $300,000 on hand with which to begin dition, and took a look at the various firing we have." It is the present expectation to have the Char- over Part of the work dealing with the dialec- lotte, was chosen as alternate captain. the work. The entire amount which will be ranges at the college. Major Maloney also fraternities back on the Hill by next year, to act tal pronunciation of on and i was published though a great McColgan, despite early season injuries, needed willcome to about $400,000, and the (Continued on page 8) even amount of construction in slightly mcxlificd form in Modern Lan- (Continued on page 5) did fine work in the lincfor Davidson thisI (Continued on pag". 8) guage Notes in December, 1925. past season. Though this year was his first This study of specchJn the Old Dominion on the varsity, yet he was easily the most Peter's Declaration of Six Speakers outstanding man has six chapter divisions Convering 45 pages, Prominent and consistent in the line\ Banner Elk Fund Grows Faith is Carter's Theme consisting of Introduction, Previous Studies Program and was noted for his fighting spirit. This of Virginia English, English Pronunciation On Vocational is the first time in several seasons that the As Students Contribute Past, Knglish honor of captain has been given to a lineman, Forceful Preacher Gives Clean-Cut of the Pronunciation of the Beginning February IS Present. Virginia Pronunciation in Liter* Six Weeks McColgan is a guard, and belongs to Kappa Pre-ChWsrmas Contributions Aug- Message in First 1928 Vesper Designated as Timefor Conduct- Service (Continued on page 8) Alpha. mented by Recent Additions to ing Institute Here Wilson, who has served for the past two Fund for School backfield, "All learning is a vain endeavor to com- years in the Davidson stands out Plans are being developed by Y. M. In the recent pledge drive among the stu- prehend the truth until we have come into Rusk Honored As the as one of the finest field generals in North C. A. for the Vocational Guidance Institute. Big dent Ixxly for funds for the Banner Elk personal contact with the greatest of all Carolina's Five conference. His fine Fresh President benefit the new who have School, hundred dol- personalities, Jesus Christ," For the of men work throughout la»t season, and especially Mountain around nine declared the not experienced the active work of the In- lars was raised. This money was pledged by Rev. J. H. Carter, of Taylorsville, speaking in the Carolina game, will be long remem- Dean Rusk was elected president of the stitute, the organization is conducted by the by supporters. the students and is to be paid on or before at "Y" Vespers last Sunday night, in Shear bered Davidson football Wil- er Hall. Freshman class at a meeting Monday night, Y. M. C. A. for the purpose of helping col- son is noted for his passing ability and his April 1st of this year. The goal set was in Shearer lege men decide on their future vocation. one thousand dollars, and nearly all this A noble and straightforward profession Hall. Rusk was chosen from a clear thinking on the field. men, was after the The institution is local Davidson, but amount has been pledged and in the final of faith by the outspoken fisherman, Peter, field of six and elected not to W. H. Mauze was elected manager of the second ballot. The men nominated for the is a recent movement including in its scope collection of pledges which are yet unreturn- furnished the theme of the message. This varsity for next year, after three years of presidency of the class were: Dean Rusk, a large number of the colleges of the South. cd it is estimated and hoped that the goal declaration of allegiance given at a crucial service as assistant. K. C. Close, R. C.Wells Archie McLean, Pete Glidewell, Buster Davidson, however, has taken the lead in will Ik; reached. moment in Christ's ministry when His fol- and S. Y. Cassells, from the Sophomore Shepard, Dan LaFar, and Dan Goodykoontz. the field and this year undertakes possibly Applcby, "Y" secretary, lowers weredeserting Him, was: "Lord, to class, were elected as assistants, with Z. V. James the is con- After the first ballot, the three high men one of the most extensive programs ever at- ducting a his personal whom shall we go? Thou hast the words Long as alternate. The first three named drive under super- were Rusk, Glidewell, and McLean, with a tempted. among faculty, of-eternal life. And we believe andare sure will work during the 1928 season, at the end vision the members of the vote of 63, 20, and 20, respectively. On meetings begin Wednesday enough money to that thou art that Christ, the Son of the the The will on of which one will be chosen by the team. and make up the amount living God." second ballot Rusk won out with a total of evening, February 15th, and willcontinue on needed to reach the final goal is expected 83 votes, McLean got 30 and Glidewell 25. every Wednesday night for six weeks. Dur- from this source. About one hundred and First of all, Mr. Carter said, Peter real- All of the men nominated were put for- ing this time six of the most important sixty money pledged has al- ized that he must go somewhere; vo- Beginnings of a Hebrow University dollars of the to stand ward by the Student Council Nominating cations will be considered as extensively as ready been paid in cash and many of the still meant stagnation. An force have been inaugurated inJerusalem. Lord irresistible Committeeandno men werenominatedfrom possible. The six professions which will be pledges are being and will lie paid up U was pushing him on to a choice, to the Balfour performed the opening ceremony. Su- the floor. The rest of the officers of the given particular attentionare Business, Law, time goes on so that it is' expected that preme Alternative of his life. Work in some of the departments has Where was class will be elected at some meeting in the the Ministry, Medicine, Education and April 1st will find most or all of the money he to go if he chose not to Jour- already begun. university pri- follow the way future, it being decided to postpone their nalism. The is already paid up. of Jesus any longer? Could he find any marily for Jews and the officials language electionby a majority vote of the class. Weiseca, In a recent letter to Jim Appleby, Edgar other Way tosalvation and happiness? Mr. of the Southern Bell Tele- will be Hebrew, but membersof any race As soon as their president has been sworn phone Company, from Atlanta, probably Tufts, the former Davidson student who is The apostle if dissatisfied might will will be accepted as students. have gone into the Student Council the Freshmen will introduce the Institute. Mr. Weiseca is in charge of the Banner Elk work, express- over to the sect of the Sadducees, the ra- automatically become members of the Stu- greaty interested in Davidson, has made ed his thanks for the work already done tionalists of their day. But they, | he would dent Body and will be entitled to vote in all visits to the college and has procured posi- :and stated his great faith in the students of find, were treating man as CHANGED a mere mind as Student Body elections. They had not been tions in the company for Davidson men. TRAINS |Davidson College to always liberally aidin some people are trying to today. ' do Al- granted this privilege before due to a clause The Institute will procure one man to talk acause of this kind and tocontinue themany though we shouldnever doanything to throt- in the Constitution of the Student Body that on each profession,who is outstanding inhis Recent changes of train schedules 1 good works which have been a feature of tle theprocesses of the human mind, we must prohibited them from being considered a field. About seven or eight, mostly David- through Davidson have caused quite a j the student body here in former years. He realize that it is not only given I the faculty part of that body until after the election of son men, are being considered for each pro- bit of confusion in mailing letters, and explainedmore fully theuse that the money man by God. Man must |" use his wholeper- their president. fession. Such men Smith Richardson, so the time of arrival of mail-carry- will be put to, and said there werealready sonality inhis search as for truth. Dean Rusk is a pledge to the Kappa Al- presidentof Vicks Salve Company, and Mc- ing trains, with recent changes, is many places that it could 611. Then, Peter might also have gone to join pha social fraternity ,he is also a basketball Allister Carson, of the Independence Trust given below: The fund is to be used for scholarships tlie ranks of the ceremonialPharisees, who star, a Davidsonian reporter, the local rep- Company, of Charlotte, are being considered To Charlotte:9:40 a. m., 7 :27 p. m. in the Banner Elk Mountain School, located really were obscuring truth by their near- resentativeof the Stateintercollegiate Press for talking on Business. A group of very Charlotte: 2:58 a. m., 7:58 at Banner Elk, N. C These scholarship a, sighted viewof services andelaborateritual. Association, and holds a position at the local prominent men in the fieldof Law are being m., 2:33 p. ra ,areto consist of fifty dollars each, making (Continued on paire 8) (Continued on page 5) UFrom 1|j (Continued on page3) THE DAVIDSONIAN, JANUARY 12,1928
*> *> Wildcat Qrapplers Sport Talk Prepare for Meet News and Views of holi- Wildcat Events Sinoe returning from the Christmas days, the Wildcat grapplers have been work- " pre- I ByRaymondLake ing but every evening. They are now paring tomeet Concord "Y" again, this time January. When In their scrimmage with the varsity last in Concord, an the 14th of here Christmas the Wild- Saturday afternoon the Freshmen showedup they met before overwhelming margin. well,butnot quite so as they SCHEDULE cats won by an well didintheir Davidson Wildcats Win BASKETBALL Monk Younger's Gridders arranged with the Wil- first attempt. The "big boys" were deter- A matchhas been — on the 18th of Feb- mined to wreak vengeance for their previous First Basketball Game Dec. 17 Salisbury "Y", Davidson. Keep For Year liam and Mary matmen — Fit Next from William and defeat and morked together better than they 11 Duke University, Davidson. ruary. The wrestlers Jan. — good and the meet have done before this year. 13 Furman University, David- Mary have a reputation, Saturday night, 19th, Jan. Coach "Monk" Younger intends to have " December the Da-j son. promises to be a close one. vidson College quintet opened its 1927-28 his gridders in good shape when the ca'l feu" captained by Garrison, The main trouble with the Freshman quin- Jan. 16— Guilford College, Davidson. The Wildcats, Jeff season, winning its initial game from the spring practice comes out this term. Even with a fine showing tet seems to be inaccuracy in their shots at Feb. 1— Wofford College, Davidson. started the season off Salisbury Y. M.C. A. team by a close though the close of the football season is They are the basket. They work together well mar- 4— College, Davidson. in their defeat over Concord "Y." as a gin of 47 to 43. Feb. — Elon officially set at Thanksgiving, and is a time prac- team, but when they get down to the basket Feb. '7 I.enoir-Rhyne College, Da- now inspired by their victory and are The game held particular interest all the for a general relaxation among college ath- keep their record they seem to lie unable toput a large enough vidson. tising hard in order to waythrough. At theclose of the first quar- letes, Coach Monk has ordered the Wildcats 40 men are percentage of their shots through. Rusk is Feb. 11— Citadel, Charleston, S. C. clean. Every evening about ter thescore was 20 to 12 in favor of Salis- to report en masse to Coach Paul Patterson, prac- an unusually good and consistent player, and Feb. 13— College of Charleston, down at the gym going through a stiff bury, but the Wildcats werea little more ac- of the wrestling squad, for the next two several other members of the team have Charleston, S. C. tice. The outlook for this seasonis extreme- curate with their shots in the second quar- months. and Patterson proven that they know the game and are Feb. 14— Open. ly good and Coaches Tilson ter and at the end of the half the score was Ever since the season was over, the can- throughrigid practices. able toplay their part in true .Wildcat fash- Feb. 15— Clemson College, Clemson, areputting their men knotted 22-aIl. didates for next year's squad have l.cn showing up well and S. C. 'Many of the men are Dunham, of Salisbury, was high scorer of down at the gym working out with the wrest- excellent Feb. 16— Furman University, Green- look as if they will round into the game with 12 points. Harrison and ling squad. Coach Patterson has been put- have a hard ville, S. C. |wrestlers. The Wildcats sched- Pritchett closely followed with 10 each, ting each of them through some stiff ses- and they are doing every- By the time this paper is published, the Feb. 17— Wofford College, Spartan- ule ahead of them whileHewlett totalled up 9 tohis credit. sions, and it seems to be helping both the thing to be prepared for the second game will have already been played burg, S. C. in their power Line-up and summary: football men and the wrestling team. They any college may put with the Duke Devils, Feb. 21— Wake Forest College, Wake best of wrestlers that Blue and the team will continue to practice with the matmen will be getting in shape for the game Salisbury (43) Pos. Davidson (47) Forest, N. C. out. with — until the time for the opening of spring Furman Friday. It wouldbe rather hard Laird" (8) RF McAuley (4) Feb. 22 Duke University, Durham, to training which will begin early in March. for nearly everythingto make a prediction as to the outcome of this Dunham (12) LF Hewlett (9) N. C. Itis the custom — The significant thing is that the school's change in the spring of the game, and it would also be useless to predict Peas (8) Center Wilson (6) Feb. 23 Guilford College, Guilford, undergo a football talent is in excellent condition and equipment of the Davidson the outcome of a game which willhave been Schank (6) RG Harrison (10) N. C. year. The seems to be thriving under the additional in for a god share played when the paper is published, but we "Robertson (8) LG Pritchett (10) campus always comes work. changes for the better, and the feel safe in saying that the game willbe no Substitutions: Salisbury, Moore (1). of these crip for either team. The BlueDevils, with Davidson: Kugler (6). _Referee: Rawson good year 1928 is no exception. At the Jankoski, Werber, Farley,and Councillor, in (Georgia). Hurricane and Quakers present time the bleachers on the athletic absorbing splendid of the line-up, have an unusally strong team, Played Davidson Mat Team field are a coat and the Wildcat team is showing up much To Be Here Next gray paint. In fact, when the boys came holiday they better than was expected at the first of the The wrestling team started the year off in Wins Initial Match back from the Christmas well under way. excellent fashion by defeating the Concord found this needed work With the Duke game out of the way, "Y" team before the holidays, and if they A force of workmenusing the very latest keep up the good work will give the other Coach Monk and his varsity hoopsters are In a one-sided affair the Wildcat wrestling and most modern equipment for this sort priming games team administered overwhelming laboring steadily to The game withFurman Friday also prom- Big Five teams a fight for first place. The for thenext two on thesched- an defeat of work is on hand ule which take place when the Wildcats play to the Concord "Y" matmen in its initial complete the job so that the newly ises to be a fast one. Furman always has a next meet is a return match at Concord strong representative in basketball with the Concord "Y" team, and then the host to the Furman and Guilford quintets. match of the season, on Friday, December christened boards, stringers, "horses" and as well Friday night 16th. Captain as in the other sports, and reports indicate wrestlershave a rest for a while, this being The former is met on of this Garrison and his team won other pieces may be stored away before week, while Guilford comes here on every match except one, by falls, the customary that this year's team is no exception to the the last meet until after the holidays. next other Ibad weather sets in for its Monday evening. Both of these games hid match being tied, leaving rule. If the Wildcats down the Blue Devils the score 25 to 0 1reign. supply thrills, in favor Wednesday, however, another victory will fair to furnish an abundant of of the Wildcats. I At the close of the past football season and many visitors are expected to fill the layout probably follow Friday. As has been said, China consumes more firecrackers in a In the 115 pound class Flythe won a fall the entire of bleachers seemed to gym when the Red and Black machine footsteps the Duke game will be history by the time year than other nation. They from Stirewalt, of Concord. In the 125 have followed in the of the any are swings into action. this paper is published, and our prediction is used in connection with social, religious pound class F. R. Brown won a fall from Wildcat team, and to have experienced a They if the Wildcats have emerged fromtheir and military functions, as well as Last season Furman was victor over Da- Blackwelder. In the 135 pound class Prit- disastrous season. had assumed a births Burrage shabby, dirty st game victorious by that time, they will and funerals and peace demonstrations vidson on two occasions. Coming to the hill chett and tied for time. In the appearance and detracted Kthatable to repeat the incident on Friday. after quarrels. soon after exams, when the Wildcats were 148 pound class Garrison won a fall over rather than added to the beauty of th — — off form, the Baptists ran away in the clos- Nixon. Brohard, of the 158 pound class, field. Now, however, the whole "works ■' ■ — — .. ing minutes of play to scare 39 to 24 to win. won a fall from Hansel. In the 158 pound is in tip top shape, and when King Base The 'Cats were unable to stem this closing class Hill won from Irvin in a fall. The, ball rolls around for his inning, th rally in spite of the brilliant shooting of fastest work on themat was made by Brown, bleachers at least, will speak of a sue Captain Anderson. Later on the Southern who threw his man in four minutes. cessful season. After all, though, th trip the Greenville boys again eked out a The Concord team showed that it has had present freshman class probably derive victory. So it is easy to se \Miy Captain somegood coaching, but the men lacked the the most satisfaction from the operatio Wilson and his mates are eager jo chalk up necessary strength to do any good. Bur- of re-onditioning the bleachers, becaus a win over the S. C. Baptists. Guilford was rage, Nixon and Hansel seemed to be the they realize that next fall they will have easily defeatedon their own court last year outstanding men on the Concor dteam. the sweet privilege of watching another by the lop-sided count of 65 to ?7. This, The following is a list of the men and class of "rats" break their backs setting EXAM however, ' weights: PADS is not to be considered now, for their up those tokens of freshman woe. Pat Crowfardhas whipped the Quakers into Davidson Weight Concord one of the state's most formidable'quintets. Flythe (5) 118 Lbs. Stirewalt (0) Modern civilization is a man slightly Let With a wealth of veteran material, the for- Bantam, 115 Lbs. intoxicated driving a high-powered car us help you pass you ex- mer Davidson star has entered team that stepping — a Brown(5)127V..Lbe. (0)129Lbs. and on it and usually running must be figured upon in the An Blackwelder somebody. state race. Special, 125 Lbs. over extra bit of color is added to the Guilford Pritchett(T) 138 Lbs. Burrage(T)137Lbs (5) aminations. Success requires contest because of the fact that Coach Craw- . Brohard 158 Lbs. Hansel (0) 140 Lbs. Light, 135 Lbs. Middle, 158 ford is a Davidson graduate, and a Wildcat Garrison (5) Lbs. 148 Lbs.Nixon (0) 148J4 Lbs. Hill,172*/, Lbs. Irving (0) 174 Lbs. athlete of the first order. While here he Welter, good equipment and we are cavorted over the hardwood floor as all-state 145 Lbs. Lightheavy, 175 Lbs. guard. There is nodoubt but that our Wild- to cats have a large slice of the proverbial prepared furnish you with bacontobring home inthesenext two games. Captain Wilson will, of course, be at his , OUR those necessaiy supplies. usual position of center, dropping back to SEMI-ANNUAL guard after the tip-off. Wilson's height, reach and aggressiveness make- him now as Fountain Pens, Ink,Erasers, always a source of strength to his team. Harrison, playing his last year SALE Charlie of varsity ball, will again be seen at running of and Examination guard, a position at which he shows up to perfection. Andy Hewlette, high point man of two years ago, will be at forward, along Pads .i with Bennie MacAuley or John Rugicr. Manhattan \. Pritchett, captain of the frosh team in '27. willsee service as Harrison's running mate. Pritchett is a good shot, fast on his feet, Shirts and a distinct asset to the team. Needless to say every one of these men will 1>e out In which we offer Shirts of Percale, Madras, Success theregiving their best, and when such is the You case, fast, To game a thrilling always results. Broadcloth and Silk Striped effects.... with collars to matcb or attached or neckband style. In their time trials last Monday, the wrestling squad disclosed an abundance of good material. There are around40 would- 25% Reduction be wrestlers out, and a goodly number of them promise to develop into good matmen when they had had time tolearn the "tricks of the trade." McConnell and Hill showed upunusually wellin the try-outs last Mon- The Students Store day, and several others looked mighty good MELLON'S IT'S YOtTRS, WHY NOT PATRONIZE IT in the work-oats later on. Several of the Charlotte.N.C. Freshmen also looked good and promise to be good for future years. j I THE DAVIDSONIAN, JANUARY12,1928 3
ings will start about the 15th of February, Glee Club Wins Second Place in State under the direction of Julian Lake. There will be many new ideas to be gained from Kappa Alphas Meet in Contest For College Clubs At Durham these meetings, and in every way they prom- ise to be a fine opportunity which should be On December 11, 1927, thirty-one men of of great help to many men. the Davidson Glee Club, including Professor Two New Degrees The leader of the Spring Evangelistic Atlanta For Conclave Cullum, director, the were transported by By Duke services has been decided upon in the choicei evening, and this was followed by a smoker means of a bus and an automobile, to Dur- Offered of Rev. Sam Glasgow, of the First Presby- j The thirty-fourth Biennial Convention of ham, where, at the AltantaBiltmore. the next evening, they repre- terian Church of Knoxville, Tenn. If it is Kappa Alpha Fraternity was held Durham, N. C. Jan. 7 (CP)— The an- the in At- final business meetingsof the conven- sented Davidson in the annual State Glee possible to secure the services of this well- lanta, Ga., through The nouncement was made here today by Dean from December 29th brought to a close at noon Satur- Club contest. The first honors of the con- known preacher ,the meetings will be ar- headquar- tion was W. H. Wannamakcr, of the complete re- December 31st. The convention delegates test wereawarded to Duke University, they ranged for the early or middle part of day, and that afternoon the and vision of the engineering ters was the Atlanta Biltmore Hotel, chap- Mountain, having one more point than courses in civil March. More definite news will be given alumni were driven out to Stone the Wildcat and the offering degrees, ter delegates staying there and the meetings evening, singers. of two new Bach- later. near Atlanta. Saturday in the elor of Science in civil engineering and being held in the convention room of the Pompeian Room Biltmore, The contest was sponsored by the Dur- of the Atlanta Bachelor of Science inelectrical,engineering hotel. convention banquet was held. A number ham Chamber of Commerce, which paid the the those completing these revised courses. BANNER ELK The convention was formally opened on present speakers entire expense of all clubs participating. of noted alumni were and All the morning of the29th by the Knight Com- evening Judge the singers While the revised courses are effective for (Continued from pagf one) of the included Thos. H. Jef- wereentertained at the Washing- 1932, mander the Fraternity, Bishop H. ton Duke Hotel. the class of the present Freshman and totalof twenty scholarships. These aids are of I. fries, of Atlanta; Knight Commander Sophomore classes in engineering may be- Mikell, of Atlanta. A few reports were Mikell, and McLeod, of Prior to the contest, on the evening to be distributedunder the charge of Edgar cx-Gov. Thos. G. of come eligible new degrees made and the delegates then went iirto the December 12th, all the participants for under certain Tufts to boys who are able to do the work South Carolina. wereen- conditions. election of a convention president. Judge tertainedat a banquet, given in in the school and who can make good use of One of the most important proposals the Memorial The minimum requirement for either of Candler, of Atlanta, was elected to this o{- Hall at Duke University. At the training. The amount needed for one brought before the convention and passed this time the new degrees is one hundred thirty- fficc and presidedat the meetings throughout speeches were delivered by representatives and student a year is one hundred and fifty dol- was the motion to erect a general headquar- eight semester hours of work, most of which the convention. of the various Durham civic organizations lars. If fifty dollars'of this amount can he ters building in Richmond, Va. Construc- is prescribed. About forty semester hours obtained) Thursday evening the Kappa Alpha Ball' who were active in helping to sponsor the the boy can work at the school and tion of this building will be begun at an are devoted to the major engineering group. was given at the Piedmont Driving Club, ill affair. The music for theoccasion was ren- earn the rest or its equivalent and thus attend i early date. The need of engineers to have knowledge of Atlanta, withabout 250 young present. dered by the Duke University the institution. Thus the Davidson sub- ladies Alx)iit 106 delegates and alumni attended Quartet. economics and business law is recognized by An interesting feature scriptions will enable some twenty boys to Regular meetings of the delegates were the convention,besides a number of unoffi- of the occasion requiring six hours of work in the i was a mass meetingof all clubs, semester attend the Banner Elk School for one year. held each morning, at which time officers cial visitor's. Sigma Chapter, of Davidson, the directed department of economics and political | by Major Price, of State The studentbody of the school is made up were elected and other business transacted. represented by Lake as delegate. College. science. ; was Julian The Glee Clubs entering the contest of mountainboys. Being located in the most Bishop Mikell was re-elected Knight Com- Other members of Sigma Chapter present were For the past year the engineering depart- representatives of :Duke University, Guil- wild and out-of-the-way place among that mander of the Fraternity. were: Frank McCrary, Charlie Carson, Bob ment has been actively interested in revising mountains, ford College, State College, and Davidson. section of the Carolina there is A model initiation was held in one ol ! Erekman, Dutch Wearn, Dick Flinn, F. S. the curricula so that the engineering courses very opportunity The University Glee Club was barred by a little for the children to the Episcopal churches of Atlanta on Friday Wearn, Kiggs McConnell, Joe Willard. offered at Duke might represent recent ruling of the National Association, the best obtain the advantages of even an elementary — — — ideas in engineering education. Over 13K education, less [r-— ...... that astudent must be preparedand much a chance for the privi- Jead the engineering colleges have been studied in club in person, during the contest. How- leges of higher training. Therefore, the this process of change. giving ever, Carolina had representatives present. of aid of the value mentioned above RUINED The judges : to twenty boys by means of some persona were Mrs. Potter, of the of i A SPRINKLER HEAD will discharge over I.(XX) gallons of Raleigh Public Schools; in the work the Master. If these men will sacrifice is indeed a worthwhile deed. " Mr. Spookey, of only drop by water in .-() minutes, or about .^5 gallons in dU seconds. the High Point Public Sdhools, and talk it over with the secre- ,Mr. Tufts, by means of personal letters and Dr. tary or with any cabinet, ; No merchant or can to be without our Crosby Adams, of Montreat. of the it is felt to the Y. M. C, A. wild bulletins to Jim Ap- manufacturer afford that some work may be given them, and in Arnnvood, SPRINKLER LEAKAGE POLICY. During the retirementof the judges, music pleby and IIukIi is endeavoring!>> i that way they will soon have an active part ! The cost is ;i trille compared protection. was rendered by the quarters of the variousI keep Davidson in complete knowledgeof the with the in the "Y's" work.Don't put it off, if you contestants. The Davidson quartet was com- are progress of the mountain work, and anyone INDEPENDENCE TRUST COMPANY one these fellows, arranged I posed of Proctor Thompson, Gray, of but have it interested in a more complete and detailed J. S. now. INSURANCE DEPARTMENT Johnny Foster and Bob Lowrance. account of the events at the school can get CHARLOTTE,N. C. Y the information from the above The judges announced as their final de- mentioned McALlSTER CARSON ('13) Mgr. M. U. SPEIR, ('26) The series of Vocational Guidance meet- JR. cision, that Duke had obtained, by the score sources. of one point more htan Davidson, the right to represent North Carolina in the Southern District Contest of the NationalAssociation. Somebody Is Always Taking the Joy Out bybriggs I T Column ofLife : : - " The speaker at this yVHCM BEEoJ OUT om Teif? AND F
I: THE BEST OF COOK- i ING 7%^ Smoother andBetter Cigarette I#931 » : Charlotte,N.C. I not a cough in a carload 5 : OU28.P. UrillardCo..BmTw^^^^Hw / J/" » 4 THE DAVIDSONIAN, JANUARY 12, 1928
A little pride in the efficiency of this sys- *> THE LITERARY SOCIETIES formerly the The Davidsonian j tern also enters in the discussion. The Uni- The two organizations which were versity of Washington recently voted to most powerful and efficient on the Dav.dson cam- Ollapodrida ! : interest, system to its failure pus arc rapidly waning in strength and M«»b.r of North .Carolina Coll»«i.t. Pr«... abolish the honor due and among are not boasting i A decade or twoago the two literary societieswere Kxamnations approach, the horizon darkens Association the Students. We alleviate success the most powerful factors in the students life at students shiver at the prospect. They Mmbw of Southern Collegiate Press i when we say that it has been a dur- J adopt- Association ing the entire period it has been in force i Davidson. These societies served not only for a the frigid reaction Harvard authoritieshave here at Davidson true Davidson men are I display room for forensic abilities but were also a : ed a new method of preparation for the ordeal. and be FOUNDED BY CLASS OF '15 Birmingham j vital part in the social life of the student. j During the month of January no classes will "The Llvrst Wire on the Hill" justly proud of the fact. At of Southern College recently appeared an ar- One can readilyunderstand why thesocietieshave I held. Students will be given a selected list Puhlinhrd Wrrkly by of re- the Studrnti Davidson Coller? ticle in the weekly paper relative to the lost their leadershipin social activities, due to the I books to be read for reference work and the changes brought 1 their own to devote F.ntcrcd it the Post Office of Davidson as Mail Matter of cheating there at the institution. The various this century has and due mainder of their time willbe the Srrnnd plan will Class writer made the statement that he knew of to the influx of several new social fraternities to review work. We predict that the ' college proper but SUBSCRIPTION RATES! fifty cases of cheating at the college and in- within the last ten or fifteen years. But one can not meet with success in the prr by '0 CVnU Copy: B.SO the Collefiate Year sisted that the honor system was a farce. not understand why these societies should be al- that the graduate students will be benefitted it. expelled most completely deserted by those most inter- Undergraduate students have not yet reached the All Articles for Publication mast be in the hands of the He waspromptly from the institu- " Manas-ing Editor hy 740 p. m. Monday. Articles re- tion when he failed to make his charges ested,in forensic activities. point of self-discipline at which they can set rriri-H from an unknown not puMinhrd source wilt he definite. It should be remembered that a At present there seems to be very little relation themselves to the exacting task of reference work _ societies, al- at will. Graduate students are rapidly reaching BOYCE MAPTTN Editor-in-Chief j case such as this is considered as seriously between the Forens'c Council and the M. P Manager CRAWFORD Business j here as the actual cheatingitself. The hon- though nominally the council is controlled by them. that point. There is no restriction on candidates for the va- EDITORIAL STAFF or section of the constitution states that a debating teams, body ranges around A. N. BROWN _. Managing Editor man is on his honor to report any violations rious they are merely asked to The heat of the human 08.5 W. K PRITCrrFTT „ Managing Editor readily co- .degrees. In this semi-tropic climate cancer cells J. B. MORIARITY _ Managing Editor of the section, and by this is meant that he come out. It is seen that some efficient C. R. LAKE Athletic Editor should do all within his power to see that operation should be effected between these two thrive and it. At 111.S degrees those same TV A. WrtSON Feature Editor collapse. : bring body to W. L UNCLE Associate Editor other students uphold the honor of the forces, which should be directedas one. cells Problem to the this F. T. WITIFF.RS o Associate Editor In one literary society year, two main heat for a period of thirty minutes without re- T. T. .TONES Associate Editor school as well as he. last the I.. C. W-VDSWORTH Alumni Editor To many the statements debaters were very rarely present. Both were sultant death. Dr. George Walker,of Johns Hop- R. Exchange above seem old C. GRADY Editor and hackneyed, but if they have been seniors and could have done much in aiding theun- kins University has produced the desired result in BUSINESS STAFF thoroughly imbued with the real meaning derclassmen in shaping their forensic Careers for certain of the six thousand experimentalmice over R; S. AHFRNETHY Assistant Business Manager of the system their criticism is justifiable. their remaining years at Davidson. Thesje seniors, which he reigns. Now he seeks a human subject S. J. ALLISON Assistant Business Manager however, attending promises slight hope W. M. POWPI.L. Assistant Business Manager And it is not toward them that the article is chose to refrain from meetings. but of survival at the present P. T. r*»WTSON Subscription Manager directed, The direction of the society stage of experimentation Needless to say B. W. DTrKRON Circulation Manager but rather to their weaker brethren was left in the hands . there S. W MORBIS Solicitor who are wavering a bit ft is hoped that of three or four other seniors whohad nobly stay- have been no volunteers. The human body is W. B. McGUIRE Solicitor delicately adjusted E. H. McCALI Solicitor this message will reach them and the stu- ed with the cause for their four years. It is sit- and a variation of less thanten dent body will rejoice in passing through uations such as this that tend to eliminate the degrees is always fatal. There is little chance the Reporters' Club little interest remaining in present method will become W. H. BAILEY President this trying period with the escutcheon un- the societies. a successful cure but I. L. ELY Vice-President sullied. The freshmen and sophomores are usual'y very each new experiment adds additional information IR. OPATMM- Si-crctarrTrcasurer our t). P. ANDERSON R \V. MeDERMlD active and interested in the working of the soci- to store of knowledge and will lead some day W. II. WEST W B M^OT'EEN ety. In the junior year decreases, to a certain cure. E. T. EDELMAN F. D. MILLER THE VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE the number and E. S HEFENER V. A. MILTON by the last year there are usually five or maybe six M K riF.NTiF.RSON r. M. PRATT INSTITUTE R. F. JARRATT D. T. STOKES Announcement is made in another column seniors in the society. One freshman was com- New York educational circles are playing the F. W JOHNSTON W. R. TRF.VERTON plaining the other day about the situation bull side of the market. Z. V. T.ONO W. R. WEAVER of this paper of the plans for the Vocational of the An ambitious superin- J. P. McBRYDE B. A. WILSON Guidance Institute for this year. For those societies here. An alumnus of the c'ass of '05 or tendent of schools has forced the passage of a who do not know of the function of this '06 had been instrumental in his choosing David- new salary bill. Under its terms he procures project or for those who were not interested son and this alumnus had describedthe advantages $2-,ooo per annum for himself. School principals | EDITORIAL enough to attend it last year, a few words and wonders of the literary societies as thev had receive $7,000 a year andthe lowliest of instructors of summary might well be propounded been In his day. The freshman was greatly dis- will start at $1,300 with a maximum outlook of A LITTLE APOUTEXAMS The Vocational Guidance Institute was appointed when he arrived here and learned their $.1,000 in fourteen years' service. More elite col- If there be any person so different and begun last year under the direction of the true condition. lege instructors and professors howled as salaries peculiar that he reads this column thorough- Y.M.C. A. un- It would be useless to advocate a return to tin- went up. Many of them do not receive as much cabinet in a'effort to interest days ly every week he will probably arise after dergraduates in their lifework before they when everyone in college was a member of for their more expert services. It seems that the re.Tding this editorial and protest the num- were graduated from this institution. Six one of the two societies, and the true motive and poorly salaried school teacher is soon to become a ber of sermons which emanate from this different speakers were obtained, five of purpose of the society wou'dbe ruined if attend- myth. 1 however, trusty typewriter. Believing, thai speaking on ance was compulsory. It is obvious,however, that these specialized topics relative " there be none of the characters described to their respective professions the the forensic activities of the students in inter- Farm relief, that thorn in the side of all politi- existing, and sixth col'efiate and believing that if they do exist spoke on the general theme of "Business." debating and the like should be- definite- j cians for the past ten years has once more thrust ly tied up with literary they are probably human and have missed It might be well to remind the underclass- societies. If the men who in its browsy head during the past week as Pres- issues, to are mi debating one or two we will attempt give jnen that these were prepared the squad could be urged to attend ident Coo'idge interviewedthe biggest of talks not for every them all. forth scmie more of our valuable advice to the seniors alone,but rather more specifical- meetinc. cou'd he asked to help the new men Farmer Campbell, tsar of soil tillers, reigns over the of the societies, members of the student body. ly for men who were not yet seniors, in or- and in every way improve the 100,000 acres of Montana soil. Each year he cul- on article, one can present From the heading the der that their plans might take some definite condition of the organizations much good tivates half of this surface and feeds the world accomplished. easily ascertain the fact that it concerns shape before the final year at college. co«Id be 500,000bushels of wheat. J. P. Morgan once back- those mental contortions and convulsions in Thefpresent In these talks each man the pur- situation points to a change of ed him with two milliondollars. Now he heads his which the entire body will indulge some few outlined some kind. poses of his profession, what we should put Either the societies must be revived, own farm corporation. However, Farmer Camp- days hence. words, or else must die In other examinations into it and what he in return should expect thev a natural death. It is cer- bell offered no new solution to the much muted and subsidiary tain that they all elements of this awful from it. To hear an eminent man speak on cannot continue as they have for the question. Farmer Campbell holds the solution term will he among those on past two or present the his chosen profession is a privilege which three years. The first indication of himself. Some day, not many years hence, all campus next week. a more this change was when To few of the most of the students do not seem to appreci- the two new societies which farmers will be allied to giant corporations,mar- optimistic seniors, the days appear now to had been during ate properly. Whether or not a student is formed the past ten years were keting their goods through a single agency and be enrobed in a hazy mist of prospective planning taken back into the fold of the parent controlling prices. pleasures, to enter this certain profession, or societies. Therein lies relief and in his but to the unfortunate majority whether lie has chosen a Either the varsity debaters feel that they can own corporation Farmer Campbell of the campus nothing profession which has set a pre- but misery and tor- is not included in the schedule of lectures, derive no more benefit from the societies, or else cedent. ture canbe seen. they are too lazy he should attend some of them; it is a cer- to contribute anything to the im- To the freshmen, however, this ap- provement organizations. scene tainty that his time will not be wasted. of these If the first is \ Last year, well-fed and in a benevolent spirit. pears slightly distorted. From various A great true, the societies should be abolished in favor '< the members of the sources, majority of the student body have of Woodrow Wilson Foundation he has been informed of different not yet decided some other system of training men for the debat- offered prizes totaling $25,000 aspects definitely their plan ofaction ing for the best essays of the situation. Tf his information when finish contests. If the latter is true, a new upon the subject was thev here. There are a few rule "What Woodrow Wilson Means Heano'd from Davidson students or seniors who have should be adopted that no man shall be eligible to Me." Ten from former not come to any conclu- for thousand aspirants endeavored to members of the student body, sion as to what course in life participation in any of the inter-collegiatedebates make him mean $10,000 (first he will find upon comparison they will pur- prize). Last week that they all sue during the coming year. unless he is a memberof one of the the winners were announced but ap-r^e on If any under- societies. with little pecu- one point. And that is that noDa- classman is in niary adjustment. avidson gentleman doubt as to whether or not he Of the ten thousand the com- ever stoops to cheat on should attend lectures, Rather an ironic note was soundedin mittee had found an these he should talk one of the no essay worthy of the or examination. This has probably been the leading dailies an prize first drilled matter over with one of these seniors in edition during the holidays second and only forty-four even worthy of intosome from the time they arrived and find out there appeared a story peace here, how much he wishes that he on the and calm of consideraiton. The Foundation failed in offering but it is always possible that some few the world as new year subject arenot the arrived. On one side a with such sentimental possibilities. thoroughly aware of the feelinghere of this story report on this was a of the fact that 2.000 subject. The idea is not that a Da- had been filled in Canton by man ©pee . the communists, Mexico received a call from Lindbergh and vidson must not do this and must do Foram flanking the that, central article on the other side was evinced an interest in airplaines. Straightway but rather that certain things are just a story of operations the relative to the raising of the government sought to procure one not "done" here. The first among this list We Would Like to Know the for the is S-4. rapid transportationof ifs One airplaine cheating. It would be trite to say again This is merely a letter of inquiry. Some of the We merely officials. wonder if there is any jealousy on does not make an army but the States, what the honor of aDavidson man means to Davidson alumni in this section are very much part Leopold United con- the of and Loeb for the activities of trolling the purchase through an embargo, him. this is instilled in the hearts of every disgusted at the Davidson basketball schedule. t'-fir Hickman? con- rval. sideredand finally granted the request. true son of Davidson. One of the prime Before criticising we would be willing to give Powerful the as we are we fear the requisites of this condition is that he authorities a chance to justify the schedule. air supremacyof ourback- be free In bad made some decision ward neighbor. The from any taint of cheating. order that they might have something definite earlier in United States refuses to de- definite to his college career. velop this most important side Srnne freshmen will find the attitude here answer suppose they consider the following ques- of its defense and Particularly these neighbors a little different from that in vogue at tions : are lectures meant for then makes its even more backward by their freshmen sophomores. its embargo. respective high schools or prep Why are the other "big five" and To these men Mexico has no alternative but had schools. But teams able to ar- who have not as yet decided their the this should be forgotten now that range games with Carolina major tables been reversed such an embargo might he is a and State whereas course which they plan pursue here, easily student here and the single standard which Davidson did not? to and haveresulted in war. Such are the ways of who now areplanning to major in just any- nations. eroverns all Davidson men should be remem- Why is Davidson playing four games with thing that may strike their fancy, these President Coolidge predicted bered. The re-readingof the section of the "little five" teams and three with "big five"? a year of great constitution lectures should afford much thought. Every prosperity, in direct contradiction of the student bodv which gov- Why does Davidson confine its out-of-state to the general erns point man who lectures will declare that it is best business trend, and stocks this would be well worth the garnet with South Carolina fives, good teams on the New York mar- to formulate some general plan as to a life's ket jumped from one points. while of every man here. There are many though they may be? to five An intimate who work before a man travels too far in college friend might easily have anticipated know it almost by heart,but there are Why is it that the scrapping Davidson football the prediction some to retrace some of his steps. and its expectedresult tocapitalize possibly who fail to apDreciate prop- elevens are willingto face a terrific each on it. We hope erly the true significance schedule To the juniors and seniors also these lec- that the President keeps them of this passage season,while our basketball teams have a chance tures will be secret until the It should be understood that this valuable. The ones who have moment they are made. articie is to play only four schools of any rating— Duke, not chosen their work, there be much not directed to the freshmen alone, Wake Forest, Furman and Clemson? will W. L. L. since thoueht-provoking material brought out. there have been upperclassmen who have What will Davidsonhave won in case the Wild- To those who have decided what they will About time for another succumbed to temptations after being here cat five every game book about or by Lind- wert victors in on the 1928 do new fields of thought and new will bergh his for a yearor so. Theappeal is to the fresh- schedule? vistas since "We" has been relegated to the be opened. It will be only natural then, to daily papers men in the main, however,since ttm is their Who arranged schedule, anyway? now. that expect a large number of at 1 ther me ' "- first experience students each of -e y WOnder im any°«e with examinations here. JUST WHY? I these discussions. refds" h"° ever THE DAVIDSONIAN, JANUARY 12, 1928 5 Popular V— "O Little Town of Bethlehem" (In Davidson Girl College Education ) Concert . Fourth Corp Marries Charlotte Boy Highly VI— "The First Noel":Glee Club Quartet. Area Ranks First Profitable VII— "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing": Glee Club. In Ratio Daughter of Dr. Chicago— Best any of Students Enrolled Lin«le Married to New Year's resolution VIII— Prayer. Mr.R. C. Garth — Dad could make is to give his son a college IX "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear" Figures just made available by the War whom great credit is due for such an education. (In Concert). en- A wedding of prominence Department show eight much and inter- College education is worth $72,000. This — Birthday that the states of viable record. This part of the United est in the Presbyterian X "The of a King": Mrs.\ Southern Church is a profit of 1.200 per cent on an original the southeast comprising the Fourth Corps States has always in the forefront was that of Miss Vowles. been Sarah Souther Lingle and investment of $6,000. which is the average — Area lead all others when the question is one of public service, Campbell Garth, XI "We Three Kings of Orient Are" : in the United States in Robert the latter of Char- total cost of a four years' course in college. per cent of R. O. T. totaj and here again we have another illustration lotte, which Glee Club. C. students to the was solemnized in the David- Deducting the cost of the education itself, — of to further establish that as a fact." son Presbyterian XII— Scripture Matthew 2:1-12 (Re- number students enrolled in the institu- Church during the Christ- the student adds to his sponsive). tions maintaining military training. General Davis declared, "This indicates a mas holidays. future income at the rate of approximately $15,000 a year during X11I— "Joy to the World" (In Concert). definite sign of discredit to the efforts of Dr. Walter L. Lingle, Richmond, The data furnished is based upon enroll- of Va., the time he is in college. XIV— Benediction. for various insidious organizations which have uncle of the bride, officiated. — ments the first semester of the present As classes are held only five days a w,eek, XV— Postlude "Silent Night": Brass school year. Of the total 124,833 Reserve in some institutions attempted to poison the The church was decorated in towering this potential earnings $70 day minds of our youth means of a to Quartet. Officers' Training Corps students the en- towards this valuable cedar and masts of holly and in training." branched the student for each day spent in the class , tire United States and Halaii, 19,256 democratic candlesticks holding lighted tapers. were The room. COMMITTEE Corps In conclusion, he said, "The Organized music was played by Miss Thompson. RECOMMENDS enrolled in the Fourth Area. In the Reserve, Hattie These statements were made by Otto Y, Georgia which will constitute the bulk of Prior to the ceremony, corps area the state of stood first Miss Grace James Schnering, president of the Baby Ruth our Army in another National emergency, and Miss (Continued from pa£e 1) with anenrollment of 5.952, while Tennessee Dorothy Finlayson sang "The Candy Company, who is an alumnus the are dependent upon the R. O. T. C. first, Sweetest of Iwill be necessitated. The plan as proposed was second with 3,503, and Alabama third Story Ever Told," and Mrs. Guy University of Chicago, in an addresshere. and the C. M. T. C. second, for keping up Vowles sang Icalls for the taking over of the present with3.068. "Because" and "God Gave Me "A college education is not only very es- their commissioned strength. As the years You." iholdings of the local chapters, by the col- Not only does this section of the country sential in modern business, but highly profit- ! go on and age and other causes take from ilegc, with the purchase price, plus the cost stand first in the manner stated, but the fig- The bride was given in marriage by able, if fhe student spends his time in real j the rolls of the Organized Reserve those her |of such improvements as has been incurred. ures reveal, as in past years, that it also father, Dr. Thomas W. Lingle, prominent study." Mr. Schnering said. "The annual officers who saw service in the World War, The plans call further for houses to be leads all other corps areas in the total num- member of the Davidson College faculty. average income of a high school graduate is I the bulk of our army must be officered from built by the college and rented to the chap- !her of educational institutions that maintain C. V. Garth, brother of the groom, was $2,200 and that of a college graduate $6,000. the product of these two valuable reservoirs, Iters for a specified fee. The location willbe iReserve Officers' Training Corps units. The best man, and Miss Mary Shepherd Parker, Total earnings of the two classes up the R. O. T. and the C. M. T. C." of men either on the present site of Louisiana Dor- total number of institutions in C. of Norfolk, was maidof honor. to the age of 60 are approximately placed such the at mitory or Concord Street, adjoining Rich- United States and Hawaii is m and 52 of A charming reception followed the cere- $78,000 and $150,000. This gives the college jardson Field. The houses will not cost more these are to l>c found in Alabama, Florida, RUSKHONORED mony at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Lingle. graduate a lead of $72,000 over the high Ithan five thousand dollars and will probably GeorgiBi Louisiana, Mississippi, North Caro- Receivingwith them were the bridal party school youth. !Ih: of brick construction. lina, South Carolina and Tennessee, the (Continued from page 1) and Rev. J. G. Garth and Mrs. Garjh, of "This is the age of specialization and bank. Rusk comes from Atlanta, Ga., where The action taken by this committee comes states i)f the Fourth Corps Area. Charlotte, parents of the groom. scientific management in business, in which he attended the Hoys' High School. as a surprise to many as the fraternities Maj. Gen. Richmond P, Davis, Fourth Miss Lingle is the only daughter a college education is becoming almost an by of Dr. were allowed to move from the campus and Corps Area Commander, in commenting up- The election was conducted Hugh Ar- and Mrs. Lingle, and is one of the absolute necessity." rowood, Student Body president, state's obtain houses in town only three years ago. on this excellent showing, said, "This re- assistedby most charming and cultured young girls. Withers, president She Members of the Hoard of Trustees coin- veals a gratifyingrecord for the entire coun- Caldwell of the Senior attended Salem College and graduated was ;ix>siug the committee were: Dr. W. L. Lin- try and particularly for the states of the Class. from Smith College, at both of places which Christmas Song Ferv'ce gle, Mr. R, A. Dunn, Mr. .1. A. Cannon, southeast, ll indicates the great popularity her bright intellect and attractive personality Mr. 11. N. Pharr, and Mr. W. II. Belk. of R. (). T. C. training among'the youth of "What was the name of the hotel you won her many friends. Rendered By Denver, Glee Club Faculty representatives were: Dr. M. E, this Section of the country. It shows appre- stopped at in dear?" The bridegroom "Oh, Ican't remember the name, is a son of Rev. and Mrs. !Sentelle, Dr. T. W. Lingle, Dr. J. M. Me- ciation of the worth of such training by lust J. G. Garth, of Charlotte. a second and I'll look through my tow- He is a graduate Connell, and Mr. F. L. Jackson. heads ol institutions and their faculties, to els."—Tawncy Kat. of Davidson and is a member of Sigma Mrs. Vowle and Brass Quartette Alpha fraternity, now being engaged in Assist Glee Club — == * ■*■ ■'■ ~_|fi'__— * sgr: ■:■ teaching and research work at Columbia The annual C. Vesper service University, in New York. He is young V. M. A. man by the of rare ability and exceptional personality. conducted Glee Club was Riven Sun- |day niRht, Deceml>er 18th. The Club, Mr. and Mrs. Garth will make their home Glee in New York. |assisted by Mrs. Vowles and a brass quar- tet, rendered a very impressive :i Besides Charlotteans attending the wed- I program to larfje audience ding, there were the following guests In Shearer Hall. : Dr. The spirit of TheologicalSeminary pervaded Union Walter L. Lingle, of Christmas the Richmond, Va.;Rev. building and Mrs. J. G. Garth, of in the form of red and green deco- Charlotte; Mr. rations. placed and Mrs. C. V. Garth, and little daughter, | Candles in the center with lights RICHMOND, Peggy, of Hickory; the groom's sister, varied colored around lent their touch VIRGINIA of cheer to the carol singing. The brass quartet began the service by playing a series of carols from the back PREACHER, Istage. The Glee Club quartet followed this IF YOU ARE GOING TO BE A YOU WILL FIND AT UNION SEMINARY A BODY by HAIRCUT? singing softly a .selection of "Silent OF TEACHERS UNUSUALLY WELL FURNISHED FOR THE TASK Night." Throughout the program soft WE GIVE |strains of music were hear dto come from OF MAKING PREACHERS lafar. PROMPT The voices of the singers seemed to be Ioverflowing with the true spirit of Christ- AND mas. Mrs. Vowles sang especially well, "The Birthday of a King," by Neidlinger. SATISFACTORY The entire program follows: I— Prelude— "Ye Olde Waits": Brass SERVICE Quartet. II— "Silent Night": Glee Club Quartet. Ill— Scripture— Luke 2:1-19. " - Prayer. " '■ ■ ' IV— "m ;*itUfKt(££!ii iH sHl HBh ■« HHHHHV B^ \9 ■■"i. ■■BB^B HHuiM't I■ NORTON'S ' ' , !■■■■■ ■■.■■ ■■ '■' I'■ BARBER SHOP Mrs. Raymond Adams, of Chapel Hill; Mrs. '"iCornelia S. Craig Miss and ' — I^Hi ■ J HHk£ ■US r T1^*Za^^^H| H^M^^L: Ai^> Iff w Edith Souther, of St. Louis, Mo.; Dr. . and Mrs. E. P. Tompkins and Souther Tompkins, of Lexington, Va.;Mr. and Mrs. FELLOWS! Henry G. Harper, Jr., of Charlotte; Miss Sophie Hall, of Salisbury; Miss Grace Rid- You'll always find a well- dle, of Morganton; Miss Mary Shephard Paeker, of Norfolk, Va.;Miss Sarah Boren, equipped of Greensboro; MissLois Efird, of Winston- U-Drive-It Ford : §Bfa' - - - ' Salem;Pendleton Tompkins, of Lexington, 1 -^SWbw >^|LJW. A --^P^bV bhM ■^^■m h Sfe--- at the right Va.; Judge and Mrs. Randlcman;Mr. and price at ' *' Mrs. Sidney Jones and Miss Mary Jones ; 1 «3Df^P3to"d23iHi ■ ■■k^ ■■^^■■■Mk' Bm VaU Kjjft < Filling Mr. and Mrs. Rouzer, all of Salisbury; Dr. Henderson's Station George Tompkins and family, of Lynchburg, DAVIDSON. N. C. Va.;Miss'Myra Kearney, of Converse Col- ' "^~ ' "■ '■ ' '" L . I lege. ■E^^SK^^ H fl Bk a-^^lt^^ Complete line of Wright and Ditson, Spalding, Reach and Goldsmith Myers Hardware and Sporting Goods Co. A Professor in one of our great universities says of the Faculty of Union Seminary: CHARLOTTE, N. 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THE GLOBE CLOTHING CO Session open* September 19, 1928 Catalog on Request 5th Door from Bank « THE DAVIDSONIAN, JANUARY 12, 1928 * RIFLE TEAM SOON TO BEQ11SI Student Volenteers in Davidson Student jWildcats Prime FIRINQ IN SOUTHERN MATCH International Assembly Marries Teacheri For OakRidgeFive basketeers will play The thirdmarkmanship match of the year, AlanFrew andGlenn Fry Represent The Davidson Fresh Ministerial Band An announcement of much interest to stu- their first game of the season against the in which all the R. O. T. C. units of the concerning Davidson I dents of Davidson is that the strong Oak Ridge team Saturday night at Fourth Corps Area will contest, will be fired Elects President marriage of Miss Ruth Hoylc to W. A. o'clock. by the rifle team during the entire month of 8:00 Detroit, Michigan, was the scene of the Cathey, of Davidson. Davidson, February. The match is to be fired in four The game willbe played at and. tenth quadrennial International Convention This marriage, which was to have been stages, one stage each week. During the The Ministerial Band held a brief meet- although the strength of the fresh team is of the Student VolunteerMovement. It was kept a secret until after Cnthey's graduation, opening week the first stage will be fired ing Sunday afternoon at 2:30, in Shearer not yet proven, a good, fast game from start newly !was solemnized in the First Presbyterian from the sitting and prone positions. The Hall, for the purpose of electing officers for held in the constructed Masonic Tem-' to finish is expected. ple Church of Salisbury, on November 28th. second stage is fired from the kneeling and the coming semester. Officers in this band at Detroit and lasted fromDecember 28th long practice sessions and several January Approximately 4,500 Rev. R. E. Love, the pastor of that church, Extra prone positions, the third from standing and are elected semi-annually. to 2nd. or scrimmages with the varsity have been held 5,000 delegates were present. The assembly and acousin of the bride, conducted the cere- prone, and during the last week the fourth The meeting was openedby a few songs, recently to get the team in trim for the consisted of college students (both boys and mony. stage will be fired from prone and prone. after which Messrs. McClure and Norflect game. Most of Coach Mattox's time is be- girls), student pastors, ministers, mission- Miss Hoyle, who is at present a member Each member of the team, which ledinprayer. Following this was a respon- ing spent developing an offense. This will consists aries, and "Y" secretaries. of the faculty of the Cornelius High School, of 15 men of the R. O. T. C. unit, will fire sive reading, and there being nospecial busi- be the only game played until after mid-year The purpose this is a recent graduate of Greensboro College 10 shots from each position of each stage, ness before the band, the electionof officers of convention was to] examinations. gather speakers for Women. making 20 stage; followed. The results of the election were students and from aroundj The probable line-up for Davidson will rounds for each 80 for the Cathey, whose home is in Davidson, is a match. The IS men having fired, the scores as follows: the world to discuss the work and purposeI be: Forwards, McCall and^Rusk; center, foreign popular member of the Senior class of the of the 10 high men willbe sent to headquar- President, Thrower; vice-president, of missions. Wilson; guards, Proctor and Goodson. Paul school. While no definite announcement has ers as the final record. The team thus Hill; secretary treasurer, The convention was well organized. Thej scor- Tom and Alex. yet been made, it is thought that the couple ng the highest number of points will delegates weredividedintodiscussion groups\ Lucky Afterthought be re- Warren. will make their home here, where the twoi trophy by and sectional groups and the main sessions warded with the which is offered These men are all capable and efficient, ' many — headquarters were held in the auditorium. The program have friends. Mrs. Peck "We have been married 20 he of the Fourth Corps Area. as wellas being popular with the other mem- ran from 9:00 o'clock in^tfie morning until, :jyears today, John." The men who will fire in the match are bers of the band, and with this leadership — Gudger, Shelby 12:30, from 2:30 in the afternoon to 5:00, ' John (with a sigh) "Yes, for 20 years . S. Vance, C. W. Taylor, and good co-operation,the Ministerial Band thor, is the president of the World's Al- — -" W. M. Long, E. D. Lennon, W. G. Mc- o'clock, and from 7:30 in the evening until j liance of Young Men's Christian Associa- we have fought- is eagerly looking forward to next semester's Mrs. Peck (scowling)— "What?" Gavock, R. D. Russell, E. Bradley, S. Y. 10:30. The morning and night sessions j tions. Robert E. Speer, who is the moder- J. work. A good crowd of about 30 men at- (quickly)— "Life's battles togeth- Brown, W. B. Yancey, F. G. Epes, were held in the main auditorium, and the ator of the Presbyterian Church of the "John Jeff tended this first meeting of the new year, er, Maria."— Pathfinder. Garrison, Julian Lake, C. P. Greyer, A. G. sectional and discussion groups met in the United States, is nowa pastor inNew York, which makes the prospects look all the more afternoon. Randolph. encouraging. while Miss Crutchfield is the traveling sec- ! Two matches have been fired previously Among the speakers and leaders were Dr.: retary of the Student Volunteer Movement. Seventeen years ago a number of beet uring the year. The Scabbard and Blade Richard Roberts, Dr. Henry T. Hodgkin, j Duke, N. C. State, University of North seeds were storedaway by a Danishseed- match for the members of the unit was won Dr. Francis Wei, Dr. John R. Mott, Robert! Carolina, Queens, Winthrop, Agnes Scott, testing station. Each year some have y Shelby Vance. A match was also held VanceWinsTrophy E. Spcer, Mordccai, Johnson, andMiss Mar- and others are among our associate colleg-es been withdrawn for experimental pur-" with Statesville, which was won by Freeze garet Crutchfield. Dr. Roberts is a well- who wererepresentedat the convention. Da- poses. Tests proved that eighty-five per and Wilson. The advancedcourse men won For Marksmanship known writer in England, the United States vidson was represented by Allan Frew. cent of germination took place in .the he trophy for the Fourth Corps Areat dur- and Canada. lie is now the pastor of the Glenn Fry also attended part of the con- second year and twenty-four per cent in ig the summer work at Camp McClcllan. United Church at Toronto. Dr. We.i is the vention as the president of the North Caro- tlic seventeenth year or dormancy."Seeds Shelby Vance, of Crossnore ,has been president of the Central China Christian lina Union of the Student Volunteer Move-1 of white clover germinated after a lapse awardedthe trophy offered by the Scabbard University, and Dr. Mott, a well-known au^ Iment. of twenty-five years. Mr. James Holmes Carson, '13, will be and Blade military fraternity to the David- larried to Miss Charlotte Milstead, of son student turning in the highest score in Charlotte, in February. The bride-clcct, an open rifle match just concluded here. 5 aughter of Mrs. Andrew Tammill Mil- Vance finished the match with a score of tead, is one of Charlotte's most beautiful| 1K8. points out of a possible 200, which is nd popular girls. The bridegroom,'who said to be one of the highest score ever engaged in the insurance business, is turnedin at Davidson. ne of the mostprominent and popular of E. D. Lennon, of Lumberton, was second, harlotte's young business men. 1and P. J. Garrison, of Covington, Ga., was third. Firing was done on the local indoor range at 50 feet, using the latest type of Out of the 932 London policemen acci- graduated targets recommended by the Na- entally injured whileon duty during the tional Rifle Association. Sixteen students ear, 115 were bitten by dogs. participatedin the match.
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■""""""""""""""""""""""""""""»"""..""..»... Rev.Thornton Whaling Atlanta Alumni Meet at ALUMNI MARRIAGES Personal I" ALDNNI DEATHS Davidson Alumnus, will Annual Yuletide Dinner !S " 2 was Rev. D. P. McGeachy, Sr., D.D., '96, anc .....,,,..; Lecture at University Mr. Arthur Duncan Malloy, '85, """""""""""""""""""""""a...... Tillman, daughter Mrs. McGeachy will sail from New Yor Dr. William Houser, graduate married to Miss Evelyn Atlanta Boys,Students at Davidson, H. of the on January 25, to spend some time in th North Carolina College of Mrs. Joseph Hruce Tillman. of Quit- Are Honor Guests at Banquet— Medical m 1902, Will Discuss Rights of Science, Holy Land. While on this trip they wi vhile the medical college man. Ga.. at the home of the bride on the was connected Religion and Philosophy as also visit the principal European coun with Davidson, died at his home in Cherry- evening of November 30. The former McNair Lecturer at U.N.C. More than twenty loyal Davidson alum- tries, and will also spoild several days wit 'ille, on January 7th, following Miss Tillman is a talented and accom- a serious ni and students gathered at the Henry the son, Rev. 1). 1'. McGeachy, Jr., '22 llnessof plished member of the younger social set two months. Dr. Houser, whohad Rev. Thornton Whaling. D.D., LL.D., Grady Hotel in Atlanta on the evening of who is studying this year at Kdnburgh. practiced Cherryville of Mr. Malloy who was grad- at for more than a Litt.D., professor at Louisville (Ky.) Theo- Qultman. " December 31st, for the annual Christmas quarter of a century, uated from Davidson in 11)25 1« ow L""- was one of the most 1logical Seminary, and a graduate of David- banquet of the Atlanta Alumni Associa- Dr. Oren Moore. '08, of Charlotte, wa irominent men gaged in business with bis father at Quit- in his county, and was be- Ison College in the class of 1877, has been tion . Especial interest was manifest in the principal speaker at the Statesvil oved by a wide man. host of friends throughout signally honored and recognized by being the progress of Davidson during the past Kiawanis Club a few days before th he state. He was vice-president of the N. chosen by the University of North Carolina fifteen years, with the alumni showing an Christmas holidays, and at the same mee I. Society ,a director Mr. X. Smith Oliver.ex'_>5, of Roanoke, Medical of the First as the^McNair lecturer for this year. exceptional interest in the endeavor of ing Karl Sherrill, '12, of Statesville, wa Ya., \v;is married to Miss Ruth Stanley, National Bank of Cherryville, vice-presidtfnt Whaling will college authorities to bring about a closer chosen organization. of It is announced that Dr. also of Roanoke, on The trustee for this the Wildan Manufacturing Company, and respective rights science, November*ioth. contact between faculty and students and vice-president discuss the of marriage which was of wide social inter- and treasurer of the Rhyne- philosophy, and religion in the series of three the departmentalizationof college courses. Rev. J. W. Rosebrough, '06, Spruce Pin Houser Manufacturing Company, of Cher- est throughout Virginia and the Carolinas N. C, will have the sympathy of man lectures that constitute his appearance at the bridge, Dr. John Ronar White, president of the yville. Funeral services were held at was solemnizedat the home of the friends in the recent death of his wife. the t University. These will later be published Atlanta association, presided as toast- Cherryville Lutheran Church, on Friday, one of Roanoke's most popular young Sympathy is also extended to 1in book form by the state institution. Following a report by a special Rev. Neal with interment in ladies. master. Anderson, D.D., '85, Savannah, the church cemetery. nominating committee, of Ga., It is evident that this is an honor which Rev. Wade H. in Hoggs, PresbyterianI the death of his sister, Mrs. Lois Mc- Icomes to the most distinguished men in Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Kevenal Howie of the Druid Hills Col.Charles Watt, Jr., '11, solicitor of the ('lunch, | Tver, who died near Winston-Salem last !this country, when it is stated that among marriage of their daughter, was elected to the presidency of ity courts of Camilla and Pelham, Ga., was anounce the Saturday night. 1those who have lectured at Chapel Hill have Mcnzies, the Atlanta association for the ensuing nstantly killed, and Byron Baggs, Jr., of Mary Prances, to Donald Smart jbeen Dean C. R. Brown, of Yale; Dr. Vin- 10.2", year; withMr. Jv-L. R, Boyd,as vice-pres- Dr. Robert E. Abell, 508, Chester, S. Camilla, andMiss Brown, Wesleyan on Monday. December 26, at Dar- of Beatrice Icent, of the Rockefeller Foundation; David ident, and Dr. K. I. Bishop as secretary- C.| is Consulting surgeon "ollege student, lington, S. C Mr. Mcnzies, who was of the Seaboard werepainfully injured near Starr Jordan, president of Iceland Stanford treasurer. Railvyay Company. Camilla during graduated from Davidson in the spring of Airline the Christmas holidays, whin University in onia; Henry Van Dyke, I Calif K)J1 is now engaged in business in Hick- he car in which they weredriving suddenly equal and others of note. ory, N, C, wedding trip Mr. wervedinto a concrete bridge and was com- After a and "One of the most famous lectureships in pletely demolished. Flames which consumed Mrs. Mcnzies returned to Hickory where The be wreckage resulted in serious burns to ail our country is that founded by John Calvin they will make their home. University Carolina. assengers. Mr. Watt was said to have died McNair at the of North istantly of a broken neck. Since 1906 a numlwr of notable scientists John A. Poteat, '21, of Marion, N. C, lectured under this foun- be married Margaret Blythe, S and ministers have will to Miss £? W Cafeterias dation," was the statement made with the an- daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Blythe, Samuel Brice Clowney, '8K, prominent are catering to you nouncement of Dr. Whaling's scleciton as of Brcvard, N. C, during the latter part )Ianter of the community, Halsellville near the one for 1928. of January. Announcement of the en- CHARLOTTE Chester, died from shotgun ASHEVILLE a self-inflicted gagement and approaching marriage of KNOXVILLE RALEIGH wound at his home on January Sth. I1 Mr. this popular couple was announced at a Downey, despondent over ill health (ATLANTA Soon) which don't feed tramps." bridge party given by Mrs. Thomas 11. lad resulted from an Housewife—— "I automobile accident Tramp "Well, 1didn't ask you to feed Shipman, aunt of the bride, during the hrce years ago, went to his garage grub my- and fired inc. Give me the and I'll feed past week. The bride-elect wo shots through his heart, ending self."—Wet Hen. has been his life teaching resigned — _^_ school inI.incolnton _^_ but nstantly. He was dead before his ..^^— son and her position during the holidays. Mr. negro workman could reach him, conducted last after Unas. Funeral services were Poteat is the senior resident engineer of earingthe discharge of the gun. His tragic Friday evening from the Concord Presbyte- the state highway commission at Marion. eath has brought sorrow to a wide host of rian Church, at Woodward, of whichhe was riends and relatives throughout Men's Suits and the Caro- an elder. Mr. Hugh Alexander Query, '00 of Gas- Ionia, was married to Mrs. Lucille' Pitts Tomlin, of Statesville, at (he homo of Mr. and Mrs. Irvine Stecle. in that city, on Overcoats j The Commercial National Bank I the afternoon of December 13. The cere- mony, which was one of extraordinary : Charlotte, N.C. Founded 1874 j beauty, was performed by Dr. C. E. Ray- " nal, pastor of the First Presbyterian Has stood the test of time and stands ready to serve your : Church of Statesville. The marriagecanv- " banking needs. " as a distinct surprise to the friends of 25% both bride and groom. Mrs. Query, who i interest paid on Certificate S " 4% of Deposit. has lived in Gastonia for the past four Trust Department under supervision of .United States : years, is a gifted and a valued memberof the Off ; Government. Make us your Executor. ; Gastonia Music Club. She is also organist for the First Presbyterian Capital, surplus, etc., 5 profits, over $1,300,000.00. j Church. Mr. Query, one of the owners "8 OFFICERS i and editor of the Gastonia Daily Gazette, , We are offering a reduction " R.A.DUNN,Pmidml I.W.STEWART. Cuhltr and Tn»l Oiar ] is a graduate of Davidson and a member C W. FOHNSTON, Vk»Pra.ld«l J.B. DOAR. AmI. Cuhi.it ; of both the Phi Beta Kappa and " SUMMBY, " Omicron of on all our winter I " A.T. Vlo.-P".ldenl M.T. WIIXIAMS, AmMmiI Cuhlw Delta Kappa honorary 25% PULLER HENDRDC.AMW.nlCuhicr " fraternities of the college. He is at present a memberof the suits overcoats «»«"""""""""""""""""«""""""""""""""""" """""""""""""""■""""""""""""■"""""""""""""*«"" Alumni Council of Davidson,and has been and in stock j """""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""a closely — identified with the alumni work of from this one will find j The New : institution for many years. many exceptional values— j I ORTHOPHONIC No poisonous reptiles and few wildani- new, styles— 1 ! mals are to be found in Japan. all smart good VICTROLAJ colors and quality fabrics. 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MILITARY UNIT Major Maloney was especially pleased feet the organization and with the same SIX PROMINENT SPEAKERS CALL FOR BIDS with the general "set-up" of the men. "esprit de corps" as was shown lately, the (Continued from page 1) Shoulders back, uniforms clean, shoes shined, chances are good for the school to repeat its ttended the Wednesday morning drill and1 and the general snap and spirit of the or- achievements of the past two years in mili- 1) (Continued from page 1) impres- (Continued from page watched the various companies at work onI ganization all contributed to a good tary circles. considered to present the possibilities of that officers are confident that this willbe raised he sion. drill field. profession. Some one of a group of several Henry C Hibbs, of Nashville, Tenn., is General Davis arrived about noon, andI This inspection is not the final inspection Iministers, including Whaling, 1 . Dr. Thornton the architect for the building, while the ogether with Major Maloney and their re-■ which determines whether or not Davidson PETER'S DECLARATION of Louisville Seminary; Dr. B. R. Lacy, of of the present wing was doni >ective staffs ,he was entertained at a1 will receive honor rating for the coming Union Seminary, and Dr. W. L. Lingle, of erection south. uncheon at the hotel by Dr. W. J. Martin." year. This inspection, made by a committee (Continued from pace I) the Assembly's Training School, and chair- by Blythe and Isenhour, of Charlotte. Attending this luncheon were members off of war department officials from Washing- Their impressive temple meetings werebeing man of Davidson, the Board of Trustees of of the college brought in a snial le army personnel assigned to this school, ton, will of they were crucifying, Students .' be held about the first week held at the same time and Dr. W. E. Hill, of Richmond, will pre- money Christmas holi nd the members of the faculty military April. Capt. B.D. Daughcrty, popular com- the Divine Truth. sent the advantages of the ministry. amount of after the ommittce. !mandant of the Davidson unit, was well Peter's third choice might have been the days in response to the appeal made by Mr In Education, Dr. D. M. Douglas, presi- Immediatelyafter luncheon, General Davisi pleased with the showing made on the _th, Essenes, who were the moralists of the day. Jackson to the men before they went to thei of University nd Major Maloney conferred with Dr. but is particularly anxious that the showing They, just as many in modern times, were dent the of South Carolina, homes. Recently a magnanimous gift o . Douglas, Martin on schoolaffairs pertinent to the unitt made then be as nearly perfect as possible. trying to bluff themselves and others into and a brother of Professors of the $5,000 was made to the building fund b) ) With the beginning of the second semester thinking that they were able to live sinless ]jDavidson faculty; and George Howard, of Mrs. C. B. Armstrong and chlidren, of Gas- weeks, go Salisbury High, are among the group of Wednesday afternoon the entire battalion! in three the battalion will into lives. 1&- j tonia. This gift will take the form of a training preparation jeducationalists from whom one man will be assembled for a review, with General Davis, intensive in for this But Peter rejected these false alternatives\ memorialroom to the late Col. C. B. Arm- selected to talk to the students. In the field as the reviewing officer. The review was. inspection. Cadets are urged to give their and declared, "Thou hast the words of j strong, who was one of the foremost textile of medicine, Dr. Rankin, of Rochester, and excellently executed and was complimentedI officers allthe co-operationpossible while the eternal life," the answer to man's supreme IJ executives in the South. Doctors Lafferty and Moore, of Charlotte, by the visiting officers. Many of the towns- unit is being whipped into shape for this need. In some way he had come into contact |j are being consideredamong others. It is said the complete new Chambers will people and other Davidson friends were, final inspection. with the greatest personality of all time and be one of the finest and most imposing aca- present at this ceremony, and together with1 Captains Daughterty, Elkins, and Otto,and at the same time became conscious of the Many newspaper men, including Josephus demic buildings in the South. It will be on the students not taking military, a Lieutenant Beckett, together with Sergeants finality of things. Daniels, Raleigh made of the News and Observer, the site of the old Chambers building, the nice audience. Kirby and Burton, are working hard to per- people today wor- Cohen, Six hundredmillion are and J. S. of the Atlanta Journal, style of architecture of which it will follow shipping the same Christ to whom Peter are being considered. to some extent. The completion of this professed loyalty. They are finding that There are 250 men registered at Davidson building, officials feel, will be the consum- He is the same now as then, and that belief who have not decided on any profession as mation of the ideals that have been in the in Him is the factor needed to give balance a vocation. There are a large group who minds of the executives since the destroying to life. His is the truth that connects us have signified their intention of entering a by fire of the old central building several with the universe, and without it all wis- Davidson Theatre certain profession but who are not certain. years ago. This new building, the outcome dom is vain, concluded Carter. Mr. It is for these men especially that the Insti- of the unabated efforts of those connected tute has adopted its ambitious program, but with the'work, will, it is also felt, be a mark MONDAY AND TUESDAY the Institute is also eager to have every of great progress of the college which has SHEWMAKE'S STUDY member of the student body at its weekly been handicapped in the past few years by a Greta Garbo in The Divine Woman meetings. lack of proper equipment. (Continued from page 1) WEDNESDAY aturc, and Virginia Pronunciation and Stand- MEETINGHOURS ANDDATESSANCTIONED Olive Borden in Come to My House ard Pronunciation. By In thepreface of the work, Dr. Shewmake the HONORARY FRATERNITY COUNCIL expresses his indebtedness to Professors (Until Spring Senior Exama) THURSDAY John C. Metcalf and James S.- Wilson, of Mary Aator and Lloyd Hughes in Sailors' Wives the University of Virginia; Professor Percy Weeks of April 2 W. Long, of Harvard University, and Pro- February 6 March S April 16 fessor George Philip Krapp, of Columbia February 20 March 19 April 30 FRIDAY University, for suggestions and advice con- Monday Tuesday Wednesday Friday Coleen in cerning the work. 7:00— Glee Club Glee Club Glee Club Moore Her Wild Oals "College English Composition," which 7 :jo— Court of Control Sigma Pi Sigma D. K. G. came from the press early in the year, was 9:oo—0. D. P. K. ScabbardandBlade S. E. SATURDAY of the authorship of Dr. Shewmake and WEEK OF JANUARY 30 AND ON ALTERNATE WEEKS Professor Cramer, of the University of Ala- Monday Tuesday Wednesday Friday Tom Mix in Arizona Wild Cat :oo— Glee Club Pan-Helenic Glee Club Glee Club bama. very 7 This work has been received 7 :3O— Court of Control Biology Club I.R. C. favorably and accepted as the standard text 0:00— O.P. A. Student Council Sigma Upsilon A. P. E at a number of colleges. Opening Today I | Something Davidson Hasn't HadBefore j 3 Newest Victrola Records, Cold and Hot Fountain Drinks j 1 AllStudents' Supplies, Kodaks for sale or to lend j j Popular Novels and Magazines, Smokes of all kinds I.. Quick Service on Developing and Printing Films * I ALL THIS WILL BE IN I The Davidson Book and Stationery Company I "SERVICE AND QUALITY" Located in W. S. Henderson's Store 1