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THE MERCER th TV /^t t inmnn FOURTEEN UNIVERSITY 1 M U VI H ki H K ( 1 1 SCHOOLS AND SYSTEM X IlE/ 1 vlrJIYC/ILIY vLUolHjIV ' COLLEGES Vol.2 MERCER UNIVERSITY, MACON, GA., FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 192i No. 7 FIRSTmLEGE FUNERAL HELD IN MERCER CHAPEL GUARD OF HONOR MADE BY STUDENTS ADDRESS BY HEAD BIG CORPORATION Floral Offerings Show High Es teem Carlisle Attested. W For the first time in the almost one hundred years of thp history of Mercer University, the funeral serv ices for a Mercer student were held in the university chapel, this being a special request from the family of William Cosby Carlisle, who died Sunday night, November 13.- Funeral services ^vere' held Tuesday ,after- noon. As an expression of love for Cosby Carlisle, floral offerings sent by stu dents, faculty, relatives and friends of the family were so numerous that when the flowers were placed on the chapel stage the entire platform was a- solid mass of flowers. Right students chosen from the closest friends oif Cosby Carlisle served as pallbearers. 'When the re mains reached Mercer, the sorrowing students formed a guard of honor from the street to the chapel on trance. The entire chapel was filled with sorrowing friends, gathered to pay last tribute to one who had proved himself to be a true Mcreerian. The whole student body, the faculty mem hers and their families and seemingly everyone in the college ■ community gathered to pay tribute to the stu dent who had passed on from Mercer University to the University of God Even the colored servants attended the services in the chapel. “I am not a public speaker hut a plain business man," said the head of the greatest ' corporation ■ in Macon, W. I). Anderson. In speaking on the subjeet of "Success as a Business an,” the speaker based his splendid address on three main factors: char acter, education, and service: Mr. Anderson succeeded in holding the undivided attention of the students and gave them one of the most help ful and practical talks that tins been delivered in chapel for some time. ■ In stating his first'fnctor of a suc- essful business man, character, Mr. COSBY CARLISLE STUDENTS ESTIMATE .... Comrades Sing On the left side at the front were Jn an address considered to.be the most informing anil illuminating re garding world peace ever given be fore Mercer students, I)r. Charles H. Levermore, secretary of the League of .Nations Union, declared that in the coming ■ Armament Conference '. ' ~ 5 ’ - ; the United States will seek only to In the death of William . Cosby 1 get the supreme council of the Allies Carlisle the student body of Mercer form an association of nations. > . ... . . „ “Great Britain is coming for the University sustains the loss of a true' ‘ , . :. ... ... • . i-orte purpose, of assisting in the for- Mcrccrian, a student, of honor and | m ation of some association Iwhieh higl\ esteem, a young man of unusual Will . ‘insure permanent amp real promise, a. fellow student of irre- peace,” said the 'speaker: “China is Anderson went further, saying that proachable conduct, and a consistent j.sending representatives for the' pur - the verse in the Bible, “Faith is the j supporter of the highest moral ideals , pose of, getting the halter lifted from ubstance hoped for,” etc.,, may be on the campus, '• her neck.” hanged so as to read that character!. die possessed an excellent cha+ac- l)r. Levermore stated"that in the is the substance of a successful husi-, tl*r which won for him lasting ; case of .Japan it is a question of life ness man. " friendship among all his acquaint- and death, for. the Japanese. delega- “H'ere’s where you are building| ancts. His poise and personality , tion will contend that Japan has the haraeter,” declared the speaker asj gained him a popularity enjoyed by [ right to- continue to enjoy all present continued his address by compar-j few ■'students. His evident honesty ng the growth of character to. the | and firmness , of .conviction command- plant which grows larger each day i ed the respect of both faculty and until it reaches full bloom, “If you student body and made for him an ount for anything in this world you enviable reputation. ' . • will have to have character. Don’t As a student;, Cosby Carlisle was think that you can make a success j apt, conscientious, brilliant and thor- unloss you have a Well rounded char-1 ough. He performed cheerfully his acter. Character—that’s the sub- duties and counted it a privilege to tanee of success." j serve Mercer in any capacity. His j tinued the speaker. “The second important factor of a I quiet,’unassuming, modest ways on- . “The United States wants ,the as- business man is an education,”' cm-1 with the Glue Club as business man- suranee. of a Work! Court of Justice, phasi/.ed the speaker. "That’s what ager and lyas a member of the col- which will function and which will you urc tVdng ho**. No. man is j lege band .and drchesSra. favored I settle immediately the problem; tjje members of the Glee Club, proh iifily the dearest friends of CoSby Carlisle with the possible exception of his fellow fratres in the Phi Delta Theta fraternity, who sat in a body at the right side of the chapel, all mourning the loss of one who had woo a .warm place in the hearts of his fellow students. A quartet from the Glee Club sang "Some Sweet Day,”' and to the. members of the 'Glee .Club last year the male quartet brought back fond memories of last year’s Glee Club which afforded to 'Cosby Carlisle some of his happiest moments. Following the ‘ services, interment was made in Riverside cemetery, and th sorrowing relatives and friends returned to their homes realizing that in the death of Cosby Carlisle Mercer University -lost one of its truest sons and life had given up one ' of its noblest characters. FRESHMAN OVERDOSE (By Davis &'Sloan) Theory on Types of the- Fairer S**- 1. BLONDES: Every old cracker on this dish has his favorite female brand of beauty and we like ours blonde. The damsels with the midnight locks and eyes may be a riot with some, but it is the sunshine Janes that, knock “yoUrs. appreciatively,” Statistics show that- out of ,a him dred of the weaker sex that “strutted their 'stuff” in the vicinity of a well known tea-hound Joint, only thirteen were appealing to the judges; in our estimation they had good taste' > make it. known publicly that the aforesaid lucky thirteen were of the light-headed variety, and we also re solved to get ours while they last. This is written with . the desire that the wearers' of the gree-v the Freshmen, may profit by our knowl- edge and experience and make their . choice accordingly. The next “ele- ' vating” article will include a discuss sion of the ladies of the midnight locks and eyes,' . D. Anderson, Bibb Mfg. Co., Declares High Standards. INTERCOLLEGIATE TRY OUTS OCCUR ON DEC. 2 DR. C.H. LEVERMORE STEAKS IN-CHAPEL Gives Positions of Powers in Armament Conference. LEADING COLLEGES ON MERCER’S LIST Contest Open to Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors. privileges which came to her after the-. World War. \ He further added that France’s only desire in the con ference will be .for a definite guar antee of protection in case of an at tack in the future by Germany. “In my opinion the settlement of the Eastern questions and of polities will hi 1 the first thing discussed,” con- jquipped for a well rounded life to- lay unless 1 he has an' education." Mr. Anderson continued by saying that an education is . vastly more impor tant today than it was at one time, even when he could remember. . The* business world today hus no adequate place for a business man without an education," declared' Mr. Anderson. ' “We would lie a stronger concern today if every man was ■ a o.llege man. You can't - do a better thing than to'get a .broader educa tion." • , “Education has become almost a necessity for business success,” said the speaker. “I have been in contact with many business men oyer the ountry and I know what 1 am talk ing about. It is hard to find a real ,nah today—a tremendous scarcity of nen who can do. things.” Mr. Anderson stated that the las factor of a successful business man was that he be renewed with the spirit of service. Continuing, the speaker said that a man out of touch with his fcllowman, thai is not im bued with the spirit of service, in his opinion one could put his .ear to this man’s breast and hear the drops of blood trickling from a broken heart. "If you will go out from this insti tution, if you will buck the;line, and go out with the spirit of-service you will he hard to down"’ declared the speaker. Following Mr. Anderson’s address. Judge W. H. Davis, of Waynesboro, president of the board of trustees of Mercer University, gave a heart to heart talk in placing special empha sis on the address of Mr. Anderson, every progressive movement on the the Far East,” he declared. - ' "After campus and strove to promote the; these questions have been settled, if high ideals of our institution.' j they, are settled peaceably and satis- We lament his untimely death and 'factory to all parties concerned, will feel keenly the grief which comes Come discussion pertaining to dis- from such h vacancy in our student armament. ■ body. We loved him and in our hearts does not "J cmfwyp cmfwyp wwfni ■wi> shall carry 'an abiding sense of "Just because the United States sorrow because of his departure. j does not piny in the game We should To Cosby’s family and friends we not be'so ntrogant as ti,i. think that extend our sympathy 'and. pray that the whole-team composed of other God in llis infinite 'goodness may spates'will have to leave the field." ' come to them, with His comforting I In • conclusion Dr. Levermore said, grace and love. - . ( “There, are' lifty-one states in the Tryouts for Mercer’s intercollegi ate debates will be held on Friday night, December 2, in the Ciceronian Society hall. The contest will be open to all Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors. •’ '■ \ Mercer will have this year five or six intercollegiate debating contests^ including tilts with Howard, Missis- sippj, Wake Forest, Davidson . and perhaps Furman or Rollins. .Mercer is also seeking' a debate with Emory University. * Two debaters and an alternate will be, required for each debating team. This means that at least ten men will secure regular places and at least five alternates will be selected, with the possibility of yet other teams be ing chosen.'. It is desired that every man who can possibly, enter the contest should do so, according to members of the debating council, They state that at least forty or more men should try fpr places on the intercollegiate de- hates. It means much to Mercer, they say, that the best speakers ’ of the students should strive to attain places, as winning the debates will do a great deal in promoting the in terest of Mercer| Each speaker in the tryouts will, be given seven minutes in Which to pre sent his arguments. Contestants may choose either side of either of .the ’fl following auhjevtst '■**-. (1) - Resolveed,. that a larger par ticipation in world, affairs by the United States should be encouraged by the people. (2) Resolved, that the aggressive attitude of the Japanese people is a menace to the United States. (3) Resolved, that the leading-na tions of the world should gradually .disarm, the Uijited States taking the lead in said disarmament. H. H. SHIRLEY, President Senior Class. “AND” IS WORD SUBJECT AT CHAPEL Dr. Ragsdale Shows Importance of Fellowship. I/eagui"i twenty-one of which have legations in Geneva at - the head quarters of .the League,,which, seems to me " su ' eijent proof, that the 'League is still very much alive.” ' DR. NEWMAN TALKS Dean Farrar, who has been sick for several days, is reported .to be greatly improved. The Students hope, for this popular 'member of the faculty a speedy return to good, health. * - 0V8t saying that he was a man who knows what he was talking about. In speaking of the Bibb' Manufac turing Company, Judge DaVis spoke of the short time required to sell the securities offered by this company some time ago; why the people went down In their little saying" and bought them. “It was because of the character, of the men behind it,” em phasized the speaker. “What, are you all going to get out of this life?” was the question left by the speaker for the students to answer. , She: “The man who marries me must be bold and’daring.’ • He:. , “Yes, be must.”—Williams Purple. Cow.~ One-of the most unique, as well as outstanding and helpful , addresses delivered by any, faculty member was that 'of v I)r. B. I), Ragsdale on. the simple but . broad subject, “And.” Starting with the idea, of fellowship that existed between Paul and Tim othy, the speaker broadened on the subject to the ■ fellowship that, exists and should exist between the stu dents of this great university, this thought having presented- ..itself through the vacancy left in the re cent loss of one of the Mercer stu dents, Cosby Carlisle, whose funeral was held in the chapel on Tuesday afternoon. ‘The word ‘and’ shows the close connection between these men, Paul an olil man while Timothy Was a young man," said the speaker.' "God is the common' basis of fellowship/’ In this' connection .the subject was broadened to the nations in that Dr. Ragsdale spent several minutes in. discussing the common fellowship and the closer relations of the larger and smaller nations of the world: In bringing, the subject nearer to .the students, he emphasized the im portance of that fellowship which should cause a , spirit ’ of love and helpfulness toward one another that each may, become greater. It is those who give most in college that receive most when they leave. . Dr. Albert H. Newman, professor of Church History; in the university, gave, an interesting talk in chapel, basing his talk on the comparison of two. noted men of history, Napolvon of the past, and Lloyil. George of the present time: The book, "Mirrors of Downing Street,” was used, as a reference in commenting oh these men which was rich with praise for the great man of England today,’ Premier Lloyd George. Little, old s«n Macon Hospital pneumonia.' . Deane Broome." three-year-, of C. J. Broome, .is in the seriously ill ’ with HOW HIGH 1 AM Damsel (watching pole'- Kair vault):, "Just think how much higher he cOulil go if he didn’t have, to carry that stick!”--Jack-o-l.antcrri. Multi Millions'. "Is your son horiu from college?” ' . Well Thyc; “I presume so. I haven’t seen my car,for a week.'"-- Orange Owl. COSBY CARLISLE He lived and wrought in service hijih . Through' days, of 'joy an’d pain;. , His'faith is crowned With victory, He hath eternal gain., His fair-form slecpk. beneath the. sod ' Jn sweet tranquility. His soul still lives by grace of God In Love’s sublimity. Speak not of death, nor grief, por pain, When hearts like his are stilled, For he hath jby. and sweet relief, • His greatest hope fulfilled. 'S - ■a a a , ‘ i I -4 :n S v i. i *