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January 20, t!&22
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The young ladies enjoyed very
much a dinner that waB given them
by the college on last Saturday even
ing. It has, been very quiet about
the college since the return of the
students^after the Christinas vaca
tion. The cause of this is readily
known when we see the schedule for
mid-year examination^ posted. Study
has been the order of the day
strictly, so the dinner was a very
pleasant diversion after the steady
work. Those in authority have de
cided that it would be of benefit to
the students to establish the custom
of making tho Saturday evening
dinner a special social feature in the
life of the college.
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The members of the Senior Class
who are Kappa Deltas had charge of
the Society program' on last Satur
•lay evening. .
The curtain opened on an old-
fashioned garden with the two lovers,
Alfreda Bell (the man) and Eulalee
Cheek (the maid), seated in the cen
ter of th6 garden on a rustic seat.
The lovers pantomimed the usual
lovers’ proceedings, while the other
wenty-eight Senior Kappa Deltas
sang off stage, "An Old-Fashioned
Carden.”
This was followed by VL.il*’ ’Liza
Jane” by Rosamond .Radford and
Mary McKoy. The hearty encore
which they received testified to the
fact that Rosamond was a wonderful
Bill” and Mary Was perfectly darl
ing as Lil' ’Liza Jane.
Gertrude Hillis then pantomimed
“When You' Look in the Heart of a
Rose,’.’ os Alfreda Bell sang off
stage,
“The Lover’s Escapade,” and origi
nal pantomime, did justice to the
dramatic ability .of Savannah Hill.s
and Ina Ledford. The arrangement
read by Miss Mary Frances
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Johnson in a most fitting, passionate
tone.. - ‘
This was followed by “That Man
and Maid Chorus.” This chorus eon
sisted ’ of “Mutt” Mitchell, Alfreda
Bell, Gertrude Hillis, Mary Frances
Johnson,. Marie Wood, Ina Ledford
and Savannah Hillis, was directed .by
Bill Oxbow (Rosamond Radford)
und Lil’ ’Liza Jane (Mary McKoy)
In the next number Eulalee C 1 eek
appeared as a timid maiden 'and her
gallant , lover (Alfreda Bell) sang
“Sweetheart” to her.
The next number was highly col
ored, being black, "Famous Planta
tion Echoes,” featuring an all-star
cast.
Tempiana Elviry Jones—Elizabeth
Moore. . 1
Lucindy Shaklefoot—Valera Powen
Bill, Oxbow—Rosamond Radford.
Lil’ ’Liza Jane—Mary McKoy.
Aunt Mandy Brown--Mary Whee
ler.
Serena Highface— Mary Carter.
Sawnee Gresham—Maxie Beasley
, Tempiana made hey usual “big hit’
with her interpretation of the negro
“jig.”- Sister Lucindy Shaklefoot.
(Valera Bowen) scored with her
songi “There’s er River That Runs. 1
, As a grand finale, all of'the Kappa
Delta Seniors, sang “Tuck Me to
Sleep in My Old Kentucky Home.!'
This program was given as antidote
for the horrors of final examinations
From the .hearty encore which each
number received, they. feel it'accom
plished its purpose.
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Mrs. W. , G: Wellborn and. Miss
Robertson spent a few days in At
lanta last week. Both attended the
Rachmaninoff concert.
A BUSINESS ASSET
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The question' might be asked
What does Mercer mean to Macon in
a practical way ? .Of course, nearly
everyone appreciates in small
large degree the fine' benefits that
accrue to Macon from a high moral,
spiritual and educational standpoint,
There is an elevation of cultural
standards as a result of Mercer and
Wesleyan being located here. But
that point has been dwelt upon be
fore, and the unsetfish side of the
question laid bare.' „ •
There should be no inconsistency
In turning for a moment to the busi
ness end, of the matter—for even
fine ideals must have their treasury
—and viewing it in. the light of en
lightened selfishness. How, much
money is expended annually in Ma
con as result of „ the University being
in this city T ~
By John Rabun
Twelve debaters! were chosen to
represent Mercer in the contests
which are, scheduled to take place
between the University and four
other colleges early in the spring.
The tryouts were held on Thursday
and Friday nights of last week.
The four debates in which it has
already been determined that Mercer
will participate arc to be with Em
ory University, Howard, the Uni
versity of Mississippi and Furman.
Those chosen for these contests are
Hoke Shirley, J. K. Williams, Mike
Terrell, W- Q■ McRae, R. W. Greene,
J. A. Ruffin, L. B. Matthews, W. M.
Marshall, Rabun Brantley, C. J.
Broome, W. A. Bootle and Guy At
kinson. “
Dr. A. P. Montague, as chairman
of the debating council of Mercer,
made extensive ; plans for debates
during the winter and spring terms.
Besides these four contests^ which
have already been arranged, it is his
intention to make schedules for other
debates so that all of the debating
talent of Mercer will be put before
the public.
Especial emphasis is being put on
debating, both by Dr. Montague and
the two literary societies with- the
hope that the somewhat latent en
thusiasm over this form of inter
collegiate contest; will be - revived.
That the attempt is having some of
the desired effect, is evidenced by the
fact that a large number took part
rr' the tryouts last week and that
each day' there is more comment on
tlie campus as to what will be the
utcome of the debates which have
been scheduled. ,v
The consensus of opinion on the
:iimpus is that the twelve men
cl < sen as a debating team are ex
ceptionally strong and there is a
general feeling that these men will
bring honor to- the University.
The first of these contests is to be
held early in March, McRae,'Greene
and Ruffin meeting Howard College,
and Matthews, Marshall and Brant
ley meeting the University • of Mis
sissippi at some date near the first
of that month. Shivley, . Williams
and Terrell are to meet Emory’s rep
resentatives and Broome, Bootle and
Atkinson the representatives of
Furman at some ilate in the latter
part of April.
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been slow in selling, give
it a new dress of paint and
varnish—then note the dif
ference. Fresh paint is the
most efficient "booster” of
property values yet dis
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Edwin S. Davis,“President 1
Paint and varnish
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The annual budget of Mercer for
instruction, administration and cur
rent expense, reveals that $165,000
is spent each year in covering these
expenses. The expenditure in re
pairing of old buildings and the con
struction’ of new ones- for twelve
months amounts to $180,000; 43
buildings now compose the number
on the campus. .In all, over $300,000
is spent by the University annually.
Adding to this the money expended
by the students, the total is in the
neighborhood of $500,000 a year.
This does not include' the money
spent by visitors who come to Ma
con as result of Mercer, being here.
From a business standpoint, there
fore, Mercer is a half-million-dollar-
a-year' asset to this city, conserva
tively estimating.
Twelve scholarships . are awarded
by the University in expression of
thankfulnness for what Macon did
for Mercer in 1870, these amounting
to SILOOO.—Macon Telegraph. - -
Prof. Fox: “WhStV worrying you,
my son?”
Tige Stone-: “I was just wondering
bow many legs you gotta pull off of
a centipede to make him .limp.*’
Visitor: “Well, I must be off.”
Occupant of the Room': “So I no-
tired a long time ago.”
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