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THE MERCER CLUSTER / m L S weekly by the student* of schools and colleges in University System. M. Sparks, Managing Editor The Mercer Staffs W. Hardy... Editor-in-chief Teresi. ..Associate Editor M. GsmbliRandolph L. Car ter, Ernest C. Hulsey, Peter Zack Green Subecription rates, one year-1.00 Advertising rates on request. CELEBRATING VICTORIES From time immemorial warriors . have celebrated -great victories with war dances. The custom has come down to Mercer and since there has been a college we have always ha<f night shirt parades to let the city know that we are still on the map. To put on a big parade after a great victory over Georgia or Tech with proper funeral and burial ceremonies is the most laudable part of the victory. During the active life of Dr. Bloom he would preach a funeral on every corner for “Techs.” However, like every great thing some incidents will creep in that are detrimental. Anything that tends to got the city government against Mercer is hurtful. They gave us the use of the City Auditorium without any charge whatever. Never before have they given it without minimum charge for incidental wears to even religious organisations. They have al so given every day that was asked for the use of Central City park for baseball. With all these favors we can afford to be careful of their friendship. On the last parade some of the students, unthoUghtedly per haps turned in a fire alarm. This is all ways a very annoying prank to puB on the- fire department and in cidentally causes expense besides en dangering some of the city to fire. To rush picture shows, theaters, hotsfc, ete.» or to paint up the side- wafts will be laugheed at as harm loss pranks. If we should break is the doom of some of the shews which the police have barred, every body weald think it a good joke: In fact sense st tbs schools do that very thing. Bat when the fire department is tempered with the city goi meat is tsaebsd directly. More than that, aadar stats low, the fire p aliment 1m right of way ovbr even or funeral pro- Obviously R is a seriena thing to tan in a fire alarm Let as keap ap the custom of the parados bat as a student body noth ing shoald tbo done that will hurt us with our friends the City Govern- ty who might otherwise have remain ed in obscurity. The associations have cared for these, nurtured them, eradicated their crudities until their final graduation into professional work. This has resulted in credit to the association and honor to the graduates. . Amateur journalism as an educa-' tional institution for self improve, ment is beyond doubt, far ahead of any other method of self culture. It trains the mind in construction, style, vocabulary, grammar’and spel ling. It serves speaking at conven. tions which, are held annually in dif ferent parts of the country. These occasions are seasons of rare enjoy ment where persons of kjndrei in terests meet and mingle for a while, with each other. The institution of amateur journal ism numbers among its devotees many persons prominent in world affairs, among whom is Hon. Joseeplius Daniels, secretary of the r.avy; Hon.'James M. Beck, United State*,attorney, and also the poet, F.dwin Markham. * With the manifold advantage of these organizations at the disposal of the aspiring writer, there-can be little excuse for failure to develop whatever ability one may possess. EXCHANGE COLUMN Stricken Freshman (to pretty co ed) “You are the breath of my life, Caroline.” - Blushing co-eS: “Oh, really? Then see how long you can hold your breath." —Mississippian. at BEWARE—EYES LIE I A blue-eyed Vamp made eyes Tucber, He fell like a fisheforr this good looker. He asked her to wed, The pretty vamp said, Go tell it to Sweeney—-you sucker. | hut did not-take up sportdom as —Davidsonian. OLD MEMORIES. In the creation of the “New Mer cer”, as Js being planned by the uni< varsity officials many of the old buililingR which hold such fond mem j oiies are to be torn from their foun dations and buildings much more up- tc-date are to be erected in their j places. Among this chosen lot. and! I err ups foremost In the minds o* I Mercers -former athletic, those athle j fes who have attained national fame; those who. have attained state wide, fame; those who put life blood in the athletic side of Mercer’s life, | and those who were skilled In all J branches of sport while in college we must expand in order to keep up with- the tidal waves of- advancement. I In the place of the old gvm but in a location,.a much more extensive one is to be built.-This too Will be young but when with ogr sheepskins we journey down the. )>atits of time we can look laark upon this new buihbng as a place of fond memories, and likewise we- can look upon its walls and find sjore that betoken a greater number of Mercer victories than has'ever before been re corded. to the universities. By R. B. Morris COLLEGE PROVERBS. Many co-eds believe in making headway while the moon shines. If brevity is the soul of wit there is nothing funny about a college .chapel service. To play poker is human; to win, divine.—Ga. Cracker. ... THE COMMERCE SPEAKERS In securing two days each month _ their f° r special speakers at the chapel mea.na of livelihood, all athletes both period the school of commerce has 1 inaugurated a custom that will mean famed and far famed are touched to l . the heart when they think of the de- 1 niLU 'h toward keeping e^hem e s structlon of. the ancient and worn out gymnasium building. AMATEUR JOURNALISM interested in the nt of writing and publishing do not know of organised amateur journal- tea. There' are several associations in the United State. The largest and mast representative are the Nation al Amateur Pram Association and « United Frees Association, set have members in all parts of fta world. The advantages are manifold Among other benefits may. be men- Cultivation of friendship, facility of expression, broadening influence, knowledge of parliamentary law, eeffBrmation of literary tests, a bet ter understanding of human nature, knowledge of orthography and punct uation and printing. By many older persons it it indulged in as a hobby or pastime. Members write and pub- lift papers which are sent free to all. In order to become a member the applicant must send a specimen of Ms dr her litersn* work to the secre tary together with one dollar for an nual dues. This entitles the member to receive the official organ as well u all papers published. This also en titles the -new member to free use of the manuscript and criticism bu- of the pfpere varies ~S3^*1 thumb nail sheet to the more pretentious literary journal No one receives any pay; all work for the simple love of the cause and ter the reward of voluntary effort. The first amateur paper of which there is any record was published in MIS, and from then on, isolated edi tors and authors were heard from uadi in 1878, there were enough journalists known and lo- to warrant the formation of a national association. Today the National and United amateur asso ciations stand for all that is pure and noMe In the embryo art magazine ami newspaper literature. These or ganizations have done wondqr*~-to ferret out and^-’d tojtiwitlumbers i of literary abili- Now we would like to see some smarty write a parody on this: DO U UU 1 2? KT had a little Ford For she was very yy, A ride a day afforded EE, - And sights to feast her II. • - All the JJ did NV her, And often tried to TT, But KT spurned their MT talk And called them NMEE. KT says her Ford XLL I repeat that she is YY; And says they are so EZ to UU, That they are just her SII. —Mississippian. ! GEORGIA APPRECIATION Merctr University is on the eve of big dex elopments. - The institution is certainly to be congratulated on the great improvements that have come as the . result of the work of ^ President Rufus W. Weaver. He is an education al live wire. It has Been many years since Mercer University has felt the stimulus of so active and able pdraia- istratio’n. Dr. Weaver’s title has been changed from President to- Chancel lor -of Mercer Universtiy and all the, Baptist institutions have been now ar ticulated much more effectively than heretofore. Plans are now ' on foot looking to a large increase in the cam pus and to the erection of many new buildings, including administration buildings, an. athletic field, dining hall and other structures. The present plans call for an expenditure of $105,000 next year. On the expiration of the five years over which the Baptist Seventy-five .Million Oamapign extends it is proposed to put on a five million dollar campaign for Mereer and' the other’ Baptist schools and colleges. Of this total one and. one-half million will go to Mereer, and another, million will be used for a Baptist theological seminary which is hoped to locate in Macon. The other half of the sum will W j“** ** S *'* G#to * ™ «, ot,— .M, „( .W,*— “‘J 1 ?"— ' sfaem, ot wMcb there .re' now.twUve. | tt.IK*. : 1 And the staff geta the blame. REPORT OF WEAVER UNION > No commen t necessary—Ouchita - “Henry, why don’t you shave?” —Exchange. What a funny bird A frog are When he flies most -He hops most. When he sets most . He squat*.* most Gi t no tail n-.tnl Hardly must! Ex. On Thursday night, Jan. 20th, rhort and spicy program was render ed in the Weaver Union. After the meeting was called ty order business was attended to. .The Weaver Union decided to co-operate with the other Unions in order .to have the City Union to meet on Mercer Campus. Guy Atkinson led the Bible read er’s quizz and brought out many good points. The subject of the eve- was, “Stewardship of Time” and waa carried out well by all those upon the program. Every student on- Mer cer Campus, not a member of any other union on the cantpus is. cor dially invited to join the. Weaver Union. J. A. Lawrence, Corresponding Secretary. PLEASURE’S END Fortunes quest and doting love Are .but shadows flying. Worldly pleasures, feats and balls Are but fountains drying. All our fruit and mad pursuits; . Idle thoughts deceiving! Can not bring a singe thing In this life’s bereaving. Days of pleasure are like leaves ~i Through the autumn fading They've run their race and come a pace ' Through their season’s waiting. They leave behind an empty' treas ure * With their labors burning, The moments fly, they pass us by, Time is never . turning. Pleasure yields to life and truth Humble service giving To human , needs with kindly deeds, This is pleasure living. —By H. J. Johnson. Signal. Mississippi College now has com plete student government. They have organized the Student Body ‘Associa tion of Mississippi College, which will be in charge of all college activ ities. We trust that this new plan may prove satisfactory in every way. Sister Collins: Sir my face is my fortune. Rat Edenfield (departing): Then you'll be bankrupt all your life. The girl: I have a peculiar name. Roy Smith: What is it dearie? The girl: Sardine. Roy Smith: I lpve that name. It makes me want to get close to you. Forrest Williams and his girt were, riding up the mountain. Near the summit he got up courage to pop the question. . Joyfully the girl ask ed him to say it again bat he re plied, “I have said too much al ready.” degree I are you Visitor: What working for? Ike Cowart: An M. D. Visitor: What course are you tak ing? Ike: Commerce. Visitor: Then why do you want i M. D? V, Ike: So I can operate a business and cut out a bunch of cash. SHEFFIELD A. ARNOLD Landscape Architect Land Subdivisions City Parks Institution Grounds » Private Estates &0 Bromfield St. Boston. Mass. MORGAN & MORGAN INSURANCE COMPANY 609 Georgia Casualty Bldg. PHONE 4147 MACON, GA. INSURANCE Liability Automobile Fire Life Health Accident Lhre Stock “Insurance that insures plus service that serves,” Insure with us and get both. of the school informed about cur rent economics problems. The speech „ . ... , . . . „ or Mi. Ben Gilham, in last week's -Many of Mercers former students^ wgg one of the hest that,has while visiting their alma mater are ’- heard here on the question of seen to journey down to the old gym- lr ortation Mr . Gi i bam> ig trans- nasium where thtyxan turn the trend . .w. of .... . . . , portation manager of the chamoer oi of thetr memories back to the time, r , . ■ e - . .. , . . . , 1 c ommerce m the city. He is an ex- when they were students, and when 1 _ .- . .. • nil . . .. ,. , ... ,'pert on all the questions of the ratt- the old be! would clang In token of , , „ . _ . . f x,_ q ftUtb * - ' roads of Georgia and of the aouin. a defeat registered against one of.. gtenj ■ gucb men u this the their enemies . They remember *»»**] ber# - of the school of commerce distinctly the hair breath engage u--t huai- ' _ „ , . ... .. will get the views of the oesi dusi ments with Georgia and with the i ■ . .u- nres- ■ ** - ness men of the section on tne pres former asptrants for S I. A. A. hon- | ont d needg The men in school ors. They only have to look .at ^ tQ ^ more keenly alert scores^written over rhe walls to ^ a other period The depres- that Mercer stood high and always , babl i ast over alftim- w.11 stand high in the athletic y / ar8 J leave coUe go and rise under such unfavorable cohdi- life Such men as “Baby” Mangan ; “Shipper” Cochran, Brady Hogg ’’Breezy” Winn. Jimmie “Rawbone” j Clements, “Duck”. Swan, and many, others who can not be mentioned; Were, received some of their early ! training right within the (walls of j that old gym- These caracters have i all attained success in the athlettr world. 'Westmoreland who is playing: basketball for the Atlanta Athletic ! club, and is staring In practically : every game they are playing, secured; his knowledge of the game In the Mer j cer Gymnasium. Many others couli' j be mentioned here but space does ; not permit. - Realizing that it js indeed sad to des- trpy the gymnasaium, vet in keeping! with the principles of 'the founders tions' is a serious proposition. By learning now the worst and getting the best opinion as to how to meet it the members of the school will --.tart with a big advantage. flOTEL LANIER CATERS ESPECIALLY TO MERCER STUDENTS THEIR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS. WE DO THE COLLEGE WORK OF MACON D. A. .WARLICK 4b SON Photographers 117 COTTON AVE. TRLKPHON1 787 COLLEGE COMMUNITY LAUNDRY On the RUN BY MERCER MEN FOR MERCRR MEN Modern, Sanitanr Laundry: PERSONS, INC. “A Modern Drug Store” 662-564 Cherry Street, Macon, Ga. 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OPEN ALL NIGHT EIOHT BARBER8 Union Shop Pressing WUlo You Wait Bath Aa*tteo I ' y RIES a ARMSTRONG. JEWELERS lUliaMo Goidi Only 816 Thud SL, Mscun, Go. NEW YORK CARY 314 SECOND STREET A ^ood Place To Eat SOCIETY BRAND AND STYLEPLUS CLOTHES NETTLBTON AND - FLORSHE1M SHOU R.S. THORPE & SONS Stylo Hoodquarten for Colloyo Mm CROFUT-KNAPP. DOBBS ’ ^ AND MALLORY HATS 552-6 CHERRY STREET MITRK SHIRTS Attention! Mercer Now u the time to purchuo yoiir FaU Outfit. During our 52nd Annhroraory Solo. Wo aro ffiwktg t Mff dis count on oil now Fall Suits, Hots, Furnishings ond Shoos. “The Home of Hart S. haffror i. T .’ors C u/tHes.” irr3 . ' -