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Chapel Service Moves to Wore Musk Hall Chipcl bat moved out of Chapel, at least for now. Start ing Friday. May 8th, the morn ing Mercer Worship Services wan hold In Wan Murie Bald ing, on an experimental bade. Laadofr speaker in the now location was Or. Wiliam R. MueOer, of Oouchar Collage, Maryland. PraCaaaor of English than since 1969, he has a wide range of interests including English Rennaiaasnce litera ture, the history of Christian doctrine, and Exlatontialiat lit erature. His academic degrees indude a Ph.D from Harvard in English (1946) and a M. A. in Religion from Columbia . His sermoe-ieeturs for was entitled, “Define Your Freedom, Brother.” When asked the reasons for the Chapel move, Mr. Ed Cor son, chairman of the Chapel Committee, answered “Agora phobia." (Fear of open spaces). “Willingham Chapel Is a big place. With compulsory atten dance, speakers used to face filled seats; if they look closer, of course, they were liable to find the occupants snoozing or studying. Since we've gone voluntary, those that show up are tuned in and turned on, but tend to look and feel lost in the wide open spaces. In the smaller room, we think there will be better conditions for worship, and for reel dialogue with the speakers." If the experiment works out. Worship Services next year will ordinarily take place in Ware Hall. The Chapel Com mittee is optimistic about its 1970-1 program. “This year we have had to find out how to operate under entirely new conditions. Next year we hope to make good use of our experience," said Mr. Corson. “We plan to draw even more on our own faculty and students, so that the programs will be In does touch rrith Mer cer people's interests and pro blems. “We will continue to pre sent speakers of varied denomi national backgrounds, and use music of several styles. At aM times we plan to present speak-, ers who are committed to, ex perienced with, add able to communicate with college age people. These, and not the ec- AWS (Continued horn Page 1) was the safety of the women. She stated that M was possible to work out some type of secu rity system similar to Emory’s in which co-eds who plan to re main out after the official closing hour of the dorm could sign out for a key. Another suggested solution to the prob lem of security would be a type of parental consent system, but no definite solu tion could be agreed upon in the two meetinp between Dean Glenn and the AWS. When asked why she did not approve the new drees regula tions In which women students would be allowed to wear shorts or slacks to class with the approval of the Instructor, she replied that this type of dress would not be appropriate to the academic atmosphere of the ciaawoom. The Annual Awards Day ceremonies for the Mercer Uni versity Cadet Corps were held Monday, May 11. As a peaceful group of Mercer students pro testing the war in Indo-China watched from s corner of the clestasticsl potentates and big names, are our aim. “We’ll also try to achieve a balance of aocial and personal religious concerns, just as are have this year and Dr. Otto be fore us. This is not to provide 'something for everyone,’ but because we feel that both sides of the Christian experience are needful and relevant." ment, was asked if he felt the proposed rule changes would have an effect upon the finan cial situation of Mercer. He replied, “Anything that hurts the image of the University with these three publics - Macon, Baptists, ahd alumni — which support the school financially will have an adverse effect on fund-raising and could have the ultimate effect of increasing the charges to stu dents." He stated that he felt the extremely permissive cur few and dress rules requested by AWS would hurt Mercer’s image in Macon, with the Georgia Baptist Convention and with many alumni, particu larly older ones in a position to support Mercer with contribu tions or provide bequests in their wills. In spite of the opposition to the proposal, Don Ripley, pre sident of AWS, said, “I feel really hopeful that it will be accepted.” at the parade. Activities were highlighted by a presentation of awards and decorations for individual and unit achieve ments by officials of local civic organizations and military units. Dr. Ralph A. Phelps, Jr„ Vice President for Develop- ROTC awards day held here Beauty and the Beast Beauty and the Beast for Mercer University will be named Friday Night May 15 during the intermiasion of the Vogues Concert. The presents tion will highlight the end of a week of campaigning for the couples competing for the title. The event is sponsored by Alpha Phi Omega National Ser vice Fraternity. Couples nominated by soro rities, fraternities, and other campus organizations will be vicing for a host of gifts do nated by local merchants. These include s dinner donated by the Saratoga, Shakey’s Pizza and the Sillier Other prizes have been donated by the Men’a aad Ladles Oxford Shops, Kendalls, the men's snd ladles departments of the Joseph N. Neel Co.; Snyders, Stevens, Burden Smiths, Me Garrtty’s Service Station, and the Bibb Theatre. Votes are cast by putting money into Jars with the re spective candidates pictures on them located in the Co-op. The couple bringing in the largest amount will receive first prise. The organization sponsoring the first place couple will re ceive a trophy. The second place winner wW also receive awards. A Phi O President Ray Fitch commented, “This is an annual event to raise money solely for service projects conducted by Alpha Phi Omega on the cam pus and in the community,” parade field Col. Joseph H. Jones, pro fsmor of military science, said activities began at 10 a.m. on the Mercer Parade Ground with a brigade ceremony under the command of Cadet Col. Linton S. Holaenbeck of MUIedgeville. R. Avon Buice of Perry, pre sident of the Mercer Alumni Association, was the guest Following the Pass in Re view by the cadet brigade, the Cadet Drill Tram from the 2nd Battalion of Fort Valley State College demonstrated some of its drill maneuvers and manual of arms. This performance was followed by a demonstration of counterguerrilla operations by the cadet counterinsurgency speaker and reviewing official unit, the “Mercer Marauders.’ OPTION Contemporary Gifts 360 First St. 4 745-3717 Headquarters for FRATERNITY AND SORORITY JERSEYS 1-day sorvko on lettering SPORTING GOODS m Ghaeiie Wood inc. phone Second St MACON, GA. 70-5441 Ajnnml Officers. Left to right, Mr. Hugh Cheek, President Elect; Mr. Avon Buice, President; Henry H. Ware, Vice President. Standing, Mr. J. Fred Canon, Treasurer; Dr. Archer Moore, Alumni Day Chairman, Misa Frances Floyd, Secretary. Thermo-Jac Sarong Shooter ana Pant Something terrific to tie into .. .TJ's swingy new side-tie Sarong Pant, or flared Tahitian Skooter pantskirt. Both in cool, carefree cotton vine prints. Navy/white or wine/white. Sizes 3-13. Tahitian tie-top Pop-over of Kodei polyester/cotton in white. Sizes 5-13 Sculptured Rib T Top in white cotton terry knit. S-M-L. All completely washable. 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