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10 THE ATHENAEUM Last summer I saw a write-up of prominent football teams and I w!as embarrassed to find that the fact that Morehouse won the champion ship of ’21 was smothered into insignificance, and was mentioned only indirectly in connection with the fact that she defeated Fisk’s squad, a losing aggregation, which had an elaborate write-up and a cut. How can we ever gain eminence and respect in athletic circles, if we allow great rivals whom we defeat to be thrown into the limelight above us, over shadowing us entirely? Our men run the risk of lifelong injury and even of death on the athletic field in order to raise on high and keep there the standards of Morehouse; and this is not only to their own glory and renown, but also to the glory and renown of the whole student body. The achievements of these men must be compensated, and they and their achievements must be known by the whole country. We. need more athletic publicity! WAR A MENACE TO CIVILIZATION By Troas Lewis, 24. THIS new era demands a readjustment of almost every human institu tion and condition. Ignorance and tyranny must give way to intellect and reason. The din and clamor of war must be replaced by the arts of peace. The equilibrium of world power must be maintained through sane deliberation in national and international arbitration. Bravery has lost its old concept and has come to mean strength of character, firrdness of purpose, refined manners and moral courage to make a decisive stand for right. External fascinating powers and much display largely impel the spirit of war. The marching battalions, the rolling artillary, the streaming banners, all appeal to the adventurous youth. From the dawn of history all wars have been prompted by selfish motives. Alexander, Caesar and Napoleon, the world’s greatest con querors plundered and destroyed for their own aggrandizement, for their own laurels, and not for the general benefit of states or nations. The World War, the most terrible ever waged, which came as a horrible sur prise, was the result of covetousness, selfishness and desire for territorial expanse and imperialistic domain. War is a heritage which has always been a scourge to modern civilization. The World War stands as a proof of this fact. Never before has science played such a role in milit ary competition and achievements. The use of liquid fire, deadly gases and rattling machine guns slew millions, broke home ties and overthrew ancient empires and institutions. World powers now keep the small nations in constant danger, for their policies tend to place an iron clamp on growth, progress and national spirit among them. ATTENTION! Please Trade With Our Advertisers,