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STUDENTS DEMAND “NO MORE WAR” IN PROGRAM

International Relations Club Gives Programs Celebrating Armistice Day

TWO PROGRAMS GIVEN

Peace Pagent Given in Chapel and Armistice Program Held  in Church on Sunday

Last week end in the fifteenth celebration of the Armistice which closed the World War, the students of McPherson college asked that there be no more war and that the world be allowed to live in peace.

On Friday the International Relations club gave a peace pageant in the college chapel. Each student in the pageant entered and placed a wreath on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier and then stated the condi-tions surrounding his death and the reasons for his going to war. Those who took part in the program were Carol Koons, Lester Pole, Sam Ston-ar, James Reed, Carol Whitcher and Donald Evans. Each one was supposed to represent a nation fighting in the World war. The pageant was composed by Paul Harris.

Sunday evening the club gave another program in the college church. The program at this time consisted of "Tim Armistice" by James Reed: "Versailles, 1919, " by John Goering: "Present Day Conditions. " by Lester Pote; "Unknown, ” a reading, by Gevene Carlson: a vocal solo by Warner Nettle-ton; "My Ideas for a World Brotherhood. ” by Elmer Staats, and the reading of the Kellogg Pact by Maxine Ring.

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS SHELF IN THE LIBRARY

So great has been the demand for books relating to international af-fairs, that the college librarian. Miss Margaret Heckethorn, has decided that a special case should be provided in the library for this purpose. While the books were on the reserve shelf many of the students confused them with regular reserve books which are not for regular checking. It is to bo clearly understood that these books are for checking the same as any other book.

With the receipt of six books each semester from the Carnegie Endow-ment for International Peace, the In-ternational Relations books have become quite numerous. It is hoped that students will become interested in these books and cheek them freely.

Also placed on the new book shelf are books dealing with the Christian Endeavor. The regular magazine rack which was formerly located in the study room has been transferred to the reading room.

PRESBYTERIAN PASTOR

IN CHAPEL YESTERDAY

The new Presbyterian pastor in McPherson. Rev. T. N. Shellenberger appeared in the chapel program yesterday giving an address upon "Fearless Individualism. " The Rev. Shell-enberger stated that we need men and women of the type that do not fear the future. There are too many selfish people in the world. The really great individual looks at himself as a part of a great system. In closing, he stated that the world needs a new concept of God and the higher things of life.

RED CROSS ASKS COOPERATION

The local Red Cross representatives appeared in chapel last Monday making the aid of the students in their campaign, and telling of the work of the Red Cross in this city. Each student was asked to give any sum that he felt he could give reasonably.     

If you want learning, you must work for it. —Holland.

MODERNIZING CHRISTIANITY IS Y. M. C. A. THEME

Clarence Sink was in charge of last Tuesday's Y. M. meeting which centered around the ability of Christi-anity in satisfying current, major problems and needs in our dally life. Leanord Lowe led the devotionals

Victor Moorman gave a talk on how Christianity aids us In solving such problems as vocational choices. Ideals of friends and ourselves, social adjustments and philosophy of future life.

Clarence Anderson told how Chris-tianity is a growing, developing, unfolding way of living. There are no levels for Christianity. We are to be ever searching for higher and bet-ter ways of living, and not to be satisfied with our present levels. Paul Heckman spoke on how a thorough study of modern principles of Christianity will open one's eyes to its practicability and acceptability as the highest way of life.

"FOLLOW THE GLEAM" IS CANDLE LIGHTING THEME

Annual Affair Is Held In Conducive Atmosphere of College Church

The annual candle-lighting service of the McPherson College Y. W. C. A. was held at the Brethren church last Thursday evening at 6: 30.

After the processional, played by Mrs. Rush Holloway, Miss Della Lehman read "Parsifal the Pure. ” The girls’ trio, consisting of Gulah Hoover. Bernice Dresher, aud Lois Edwards, sang "Faith, Hope, and Love. "

"Gleams we may expect through Life. " was the subject of a short talk given by Mrs. Schwalm. She told what a gleam was, and mentioned the gleams of childhood, early school days, high school days, college, middle life, and old age. The gleams during the earliest part of a girl's life are those of faith and trust. Then there are the gleams of eager expectancy, and finally the gleams of knowing life has been worth while.

Following the presentation of the charge, which occurred at the conclusion of Mrs. Schwalm's speech, the girls lighted their candles from the flame of the larger one held by Gulah Hoover, president of the Y. W., and formed a circle in the center of the church. When all the candles had been lighted, the girls sang "Follow the Gleam. "    

The girls filed out, carrying the lighted candles as Mrs. Holloway played the recessional.

The only lights in the church were those of candles placed in the windows and at the altar, and later those held by the girls, who were all dressed in white or very light dresses.

This is an annual event and one of the year's outstanding programs for the Y. W. C. A.

NEW AMENDMENT PROPOSED FOR W. A. A. ORGANIZATION

The W. A. A. amendment has been drawn up concerning the addition of ping pong, roller skating, and bicycling to the list of sports.

It is proposed in ping pong that 25 points should be given for a half hour's practice per week for five consecutive weeks and 10 points for winning the championship of the tournament. Points will be given only once during the year.

To earn points in roller skating, one must skate twelve hours in nine weeks, for which 20 points will be given. No points will be given unless twelve hours are turned in.

For bicycling a point a mile will be given, but each ride must be of at least five miles long. Not more than 100 points may be earned in this event each year.

These amendments have been posted on the bulletin board and will be voted on at the next meeting of the W. A. A.

Peace rules the day when reason rules the mind. —Collins.

Fri., Sat., Sun., Nov. 17, 18, 19, —C. E. convention at Abilene.

Saturday, Nov. 18. —Game with the Oklahoma Baptist university at Shawnee.

Sunday, Nov. 19. —Sunday School trip to New Salem church. —C. E. meets.

Monday, Nov. 20. -- Father and Sons Banquet in college church.

Tuesday, Nov. 21. —Regular Y. M. and Y. W. meetings.

FOOTBALL MEN TO BE FETED IN BANQUET

Father and Sons Banquet To Be Given in College Church

Monday evening at 6: 30 the men’s organization of the college church will sponsor the annual father and sons banquet. This banquet will be in honor of the college football team which has gone through the conference with only one defeat. Admission is    25 cents to everyone. There

is a possibility that dads will he present who do not have a son and college men have a chance to be provided with a dad. Dinner will be served by the ladies aid of the college church.

Homer Ferguson will be toastmaster. Professor Mahler will give a toast "Football and Life. " Si Sargent will give the kickoff, a toast: Dr. Schwalm will give a toast; Coach Binford will say a few words and Leonard Wiggins will speak in behalf of the football team.

A cordial invitation is extended to all college men.

DATING PROBLEM RECEIVING WIDE ATTENTION ON CAMPUS

Y Organizations and C. E. Have Discussed Problem

The dating problem is being given a thorough airing on the campus these days. It looks as if every stu-dent is interested in, finding some-one else a date, but still he does not want him to get a "steady. " At least that is the way it seems to those follows who have not been dating lately.

A few weeks ago the secretary of the Y. W. C. A., Miss Stella Scur-lock, in a joint session of the Y. M. and Y. W. cabinets urged that the tradition for dating steady on the campus be broken. McPherson college is acquiring a reputation for this, she stated. She also urged that more students date than at present.

Last Sunday evening the question gained new prominence as the college Christian Endeavor held a lively discussion of the topic. Galen Ogden who led the discussion suggested a number of questions on the subject which were then discussed, pro and con, by the students.

An election was held to fill the office of secretary which has been vacant thus far this year. Corrine Suter was chosen to fill this posi-tion. Dean F. A. Replogle was chosen to fill the office of sponsor.

Jo Wagoner led the devotions.

FRIEND SENDS NEW

PUBLICATION TO LIBRARY

"For a limited period, you will receive monthly, a copy of the Chris-tian Endeavor World. A friend made it possible for us to send this to your library and several others and he makes the simple request that you place it in your rack so that it will be available to students and others. " —Excerpt from a letter received by the college library from the business office of the Christian Endeavor World.

The Christian Endeavor World is the official organ of the United Society of Christian Endeavor. The November issue is now on the current magazine rack.

The North Central Association Quarterly is also available at the library now.

BEAT THE BAPTISTS!

COLLEGE DEPUTATION WORK IS GETTING STARTED

Plans for deputation work and a deputation team for McPherson college were discussed at a meeting of the college Christian Endeavor society last Tuesday evening. The program consisted of several numbers which were suggestive of those to be given by the deputation teams.

The first number was given by a quartet consisting of Delvis Brad shaw, Raymond Tice, Wayne Carr and Galen Ogden. After this Wand Hoover led devotionals which was followed by three talks. Leonard Lowe spoke on the "Place of the Bible in our lives. " Theodore Re-gier on "What is a Christian. ” an-Galen Ogden on "Youth and the Church. "

The last part of the program con-sisted of a general discussion upon deputation work.

STUDENTS WILL VISIT NEW SALEM CHURCH

Sunday School Classes Plan Outing November 19 Near Lindsborg

Next Sunday morning at 9: 00 o'clock Miss Della Lehman's mixed junior-senior class, Mrs. Petry's freshman-sophomore girls' class, and Professor Petry's freshman-sopho-more men's class of the college church Sunday School are planning on making a trip to the New Salem Swedish church. These classes will take their dinner and spend part of the afternoon in seeing the noted church.

New Salem church is located 6 miles north of Lindsborg. It con tains an expensive set of chimes and pipe organ, both of which were im-ported. The cost of building this church is estimated to be about $90, 000. 00. The pastor is a native of Sweden and the sermons are if Swedish every first, third, and fifth Sunday in the month and in English on the other Sundays. The student will get in on a Swedish service They will also get a chance to see the collection of antique clock which the pastor has. Dinner will probably be eaten at Coronado Heights, west of Lindsborg.

STUDENT COUNCIL HITS AT DISHONESTY ON THE CAMPUS

While not mentioning any act at the cause of its action, the student council took a vigorous stand against petty thievery and pilfering in other people's rooms. Breaking into the dining hall was also mentioned in the resolution.

The statement as it was issued reads as follows:

The Student Council of McPherson college desires to uphold the name of the college by opposing all dishonest acts around the campus such as taking things that belong to others, breaking into the dining room and pilfering other people's rooms.

SIX GIRLS AWARDED

SOCCER POINTS IN W. A. A

The soccer season in W. A. A. is over and points have been given to the following girls: Ruth Tice, Eliza-beth Bowman, Arlene Wampler, Es-ther Scott, Phyllis Barngrover, and Mary Eisenbise. Soccer was under the management of Arlene Wampler

Practice in volley ball will begin soon, with Elrae Carlson as manager A maximum of 100 points can be earned in this sport.

ANNOUNCEMENT

The duties of the social committee being to plan the social events of the year, it is desirable that they know what plan or plans would be suitable to the majority of the students. Therefore it has been sug-gested that students write out their desires and hand them to Margaret Oliver or Paul Boor. It is desired that the students not be backward about making suggestions, for they will be considered fairly and the social program will be drawn from these suggestions.

THESPIANS TO HOLD TRYOUTS ON MONDAY

All Students Eligible — Will Give Three-Act Play Next Semester

ELEVEN PUCES OPEN

Club Membership Is Limited to Twenty Students— Three Judges

Tryouts for the Thespian Club, the dramatic organization of McPherson college, will be held next Monday afternoon. November 20, in Miss Lehman's classroom. Every stu-dent is eligible to try out.

Judges for those competing will be Miss Della Lehman, head of the college dramatic department. Mrs. Paul Swenson, and either Miss Edith McGaffey or Miss Alice Gill. The contestants will be judged on the asls of zeal and dramatic talent. Besides giving memorized lines from some dramatic reading or play, they will be required to demonstrate their ability in some other specified way.

Many students have been inquir-ing about club membership and a large number is expected to try out. Next semester, probably in February the organization will givo a three-set play. Last year the club made itself known when it gave "The Im-portance of Being Earnest, " with novel stage settings.

Since the Thespian membership is limited to twenty, not more than eleven new students will be taken on at this time. The judges will rec-ommend them to the club, which will rote upon the suggestions.

The present members are Una Ring, president: Marjorie Brown, secretary-treasurer: Ada Brunk, Ed-ith Bechtelhelmer, Maxine Ring, Ho-bart Hughey, Guy Hayes, Robert Ed-

mans and Delvis Bradshaw. Further information concerning the tryouts may be obtained from any of these.

THESPIANS DISCUSS

TRYOUTS AT MEETING

The Thespian Club, the college dramatic organization, held an im-portant business meeting last night at 6: 30. Many matters were dis-cussed concerning tryouts and the giving of a play.

Ada Brunk was chosen as chairman of a committee to see about the purchase of a cyclorman with the money made last year. Donald Ev-ans, chairman, and Marjorie Brown constitute a committee to choose a three-act play. Another committee will be chosen from the new members after tryouts.

COMPULSORY CLASS ATTENDANCE ELIMINATED

(By College News Service)

Berkeley—"More learning and less teaching" will be the policy of the University of California under a new plan adopted this week whereby compulsory class attendance is eliminated.

Announcement of the change in policy with respect to class cuts was made by Professor Joel H. Hildebrand, chairman of the committee on educational policy of the academic senate, who said it would affect both the University of California at Berkeley and at Los Angeles.

He declared that the sole proof of learning under the new plan would be results as reflected by examinations.

The order, however, will not affect classes in military training, physical education and technical subjects, involving laboratory work and field trips. Such students will be required to attend classes as usual.

Professor Hildebrand said that final details of the new policy are now being worked out and that it probably would be placed in effect at the beginning of the next semester.

A representative of student strikers of the University of Puerto Rico this week was scheduled to call on President Franklin D. Roosevelt to lodge a formal complaint against the administration of the university.

YOUNG MAN. it’s definitely up to you. You can give ear to the fossilized fogies who say that because we've always had war, we always shall have war. Or you can point out that the same type of stupid reactionary once said the same things about human sacrifice — about dueling — about witch-burning — about slavery —about a thousand and one obsolete savageries.

"You are old, father William" the young man said

"And your hair has become very white;

And yet you incessantly stand on your head—

Do you think at your age, it is right?"

"In my youth" father William replied to his son.

"I feared it might injure the brain;

But now that I’m perfectly sure I have none.

Why, I do it again and again."

We assert that any man who says that war is forever inevitable is metaphorically standing on his head. Lewis Caroll’s "Father William” is the prototype of millions.

The Stupidity of War

What a senseless thing is war! What a futile thing. What a brutally insane orgy of witless killing. It’s murder if one man does it. It’s heroism if a thousand do. Can’t you think for yourself? Haven’t you any moral principles of your own? Are you willing to be a murderer because a world of fools pat you on the back for it? Remember, war is not merely being killed, you’ve got to kill. War is not merely being blinded. You’ve got to blind. War is not merely having both legs blown off. You’ve got to blow the legs off other men. War is not merely, having a bayonet driven through your bowels, you've got to drive your bayonet through the other man’s bowels—a man you never saw before—a man who might in times of peace have become a close friend. War is the complete confirmation of Bernard Shaw’s conclusion that the Earth is the mad-house of the Universe.

How many of you who read this are under sentence of violent death by War? How many are doomed to lose your arms, your legs? How many will be blinded? How many will spend the rest of their lives in a veteran's hospital, a “creature that once was a man.” The last Great War cost 16,000,000 lives. But how many did it doom to a living death?

War’s Insane Waste

From the economic viewpoint how stupid is war. When you win you lose. Who won the last Great War? Who won the California Earthquake? The World War bankrupted the world. Its direct cost was 333 billion dollars. It was a major cause of the present depression. 75 cents out of every federal tax dollar goes for War. One thing is certain. If we don’t crush War— War will crush us.

The Cure for War

How to stop War? There is but one way. In the words of Major General O'Ryan, “We must wage Pence.” An attitude of passive fatalism will never cure war.

There are three causes of war: psyschologi-cal, political, and economic. Machinery has been set up to preserve Peace. It will work only if public opinion is mobilized behind it. That is what World Peaceways is doing. We are focos-ed on the psychological aspect of the problem. The way to cure war is to tell the truth about it —to advertise it for what it is—a brutal, stupid, witless meaningless Hell. Did you ever read Bruce Barton's “Let’s Advertise this Hell!" We’ll send you a reprint for a dime. Bruce Barton wants the world governments to appropriate money to use in peace propaganda. The price of a single battleship, $35,000,000 would mould millions of minds for Peace. A fire department is a⁰ good investment. Let’s support a fire department to put out war. This effort should be international. World Peaceways is beginning here because this is where we are. Within the past three months we have published or arranged to publish full page ads in over 70 magazines. Our message has reached nearly 9 million people. Starting nationally we shall promptly expand into the international field. We arc purposeful—practical and realistic. We are enlisting the support of business interests. Too long have peace efforts been relinquished to gentle idealists, diplomats and well-meaning old ladies. Business now knows that it has everything to lose and nothing to gain by War. We shall line up international Business for international Pence.

We want to interest college men in our work. We want you to read Bruce Barton's “Let’s Advertise this Hell!” As we said, a dime brings it. We want you to help us to help you. You will be expected to fight the next war. “Father William” will he of no use. He will stand on his head as usual and urge you to engage in the savage business of mass murder. The time to stop the next war is now—before it begins. If you want to help    

Send Us a Dollar

or as much as you can spare: the more the better. We can secure $100 worth of advertising space for every dollar you send. Our records indicate almost exactly that ratio. Work with us to build a decent world. If you want to organize a local peace group, write or call for information. You can help to build a sane civilization. If you want a set of our 8 Peace posters to display in shops or on bulletin boards send for them. They're gratis. Send 15 cents for postage and packing.    *

Don’t waste your energy deploring the stupidity of the race. Your own brains and vision are of no social value unless you express them in action.