Please! They’re not Mr. and Mrs. Agee. No, that is incorrect. They are married, hut it so happens they have names too. Kids, honestly, would you even dream of addressing Wayne as Mr. Bowman, Gert as Mrs. Wilkins, Arlene as Miss Rolfs? Of course, it’s ridiculous!

Loosen up. Who’s being a square? Geneva and Willard are just grand, and they will think you are tops, too, if you drop the pointless formalities.

Student Ministers met for their second regular meeting of the year in Harnly Hall Tuesday evening for the purpose of electing officers and planning the path of their program for the year. There were nineteen young men present along with Dr. Metzler, their sponsor. Bob Keim led in the singing of a couple of hymns after which Blair Helman conducted devotions. He stressed some of the ideals which should be lived up to by the young ministers of the campus. After this the election of the steering committee for this year took place, Charles Dumond, the retiring president, was in charge. Warren Hoover was elected president; John Ditmars, secretary; and Carl Zigler, treasurer. These three officers make up the steering committee for the group for the year. The possibility of meeting after classes some afternoon was discussed, but several of the men would thus be affected because of work. It was hoped that this possibility might relieve some of the tension of conflicts with other organizations, but it seemed impossible because of other things involved.

over the steaks Jerry had prepared that he inquired whether she had made any promises as yet to some young man who was interested in a practical course in marriage and family. At dusk we ate supper, which consisted of baked potatoes, salad, hot rolls, delicious steak topped off with coffee. For dessert we had donuts, baked apples and more coffee. Everybody appreciated the excellent cooking of Jerry Hedges, Mrs. Dell, and their helpers.

After supper the councilors proceeded to the scout cabin where the program and recreation committee functioned. We played some new games; one was passing a ball held under your chin to the next person on your side, and one down the line. The ball was taken by the next person catching it under his chin. Nobody was allowed to use their hands. The side which completed passing the ball down the line to each of their members won. There were more games which were similar to three deep. The persons who were "it, ” stood still, and the rest divided into two circles did the moving. At a given moment the outside circle and the persons who were "it" tried to get a place in front of a member of the inner circle—just like life is it

“World-Wide Communion” was the subject of the address given by Reverend DeWitt Miller, pastor of the College Church, in chapel Friday morning, October 5. “Ecumenical” was the word he used to describe the communion services all over the world and in every denomination.

Reverend Miller attached three meanings to world-wide communion. First, it is symbolic of the unity of Christian faith. Second, it is prophetic of the unity of all mankind. And third, it promotes world peace.

An expression of appreciation and best wishes was given by all the students and faculty to Brother Ernest L. Ikenberry, who is leaving soon for China.

Professor Nevin W. Fisher led the audience in the hymn, “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty. ”

At the Student Council meeting on October 10, the committee appointed to study the drapes in the SAR recommended that certain changes be made to approve their appearance.

The report concerning the chapel program was accepted.

The Science Club was granted for the use of their meetings the SAR, if they so desire, instead of the SUR.

Lois Kaufman, the treasurer, passed out the stationery with the Student Council letterhead.

The council voted to subscribe the Life magazine and Colliers for the SUR.

The matter of having the radio fixed was discussed, and Dale Brown, chairman of the SUR, was appointed to see that the work is carried out.

The annual inter-class debates will open Tuesday evening in the SUR. In the first contest the Seniors will debate the Juniors. The following week the Sophomores will contest the Freshmen to decide which team will meet the victor of the first debate for the school championship. In the first debate the Seniors will be represented by two veteran debaters from their class, Annette Ronk and Blair Helman. Annette, president of Phi Kappa Delta is a native of Denver and has had three years of debating experience. Blair Helman, a Pennsylvania resident, was a member of the varsity debate team last year.

The Junior team will be composed of Patricia Kennedy and Warren Hoover. Patricia comes from Marshalltown, Iowa. She debated last year on the varsity team. The other representative for the Junior Class, Warren, also comes from Iowa. He was a member of the debate squad last year, appearing in several tournaments.

The Juniors will present the affirmative case with the Senior team upholding the negative argument. The national Phi Kappa Delta debate question will be used: Resolved, that the policy of the United States should be directed toward the establishment of free trade among the nations of the world.

The public is cordially invited to the debates. They will begin at 6: 45 p. m.

Open house was held at Kline Hall Saturday evening, October 8, between the hours of eight and ten o’clock. Students, faculty and town-people were the guests of the residents of the hall.

Dust mops, cleaning cloths, and hammers were very busy implements during the hours preceding open house. Questions such as “Where can I put this—my closet is already bursting open. ” and “Who has the hammer now, " and "How does this look to you? ” were shouted to roommates and neighbors as the time approached. At eight o’clock every room was clean and ready to be shown to the guests

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Emswller, head residents, were official host and hostess. Punch and cookies, were served in the parlor on completion of the tour of the ball.

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This week-end the annual District conference of the Church of the Brethren of southwestern Kansas is in session at Larned, Kansas. This conference began Friday noon and will close on Sunday night.

Dr. Burton Metzler, professor of philosophy and religion at the college, will serve as moderator of the conference. Professor James M. Berkebile is the writing clerk.

Several well known speakers from the district have been obtained as speakers. Kurtis Naylor, a McPherson alum, who has just returned from three years of service with the Brethren Service Committee in Equador, will speak Sunday afternoon; Reverend and Mrs. H. D. Michael who represent the Brethren Service committee in Mexico, will speak on the same program. The other speakers will be pastors, college professors, and church workers from the southwestern district.

Friday Afternoon, October 12 1-30-4: 00 Ministerial Meeting, Reports from the Congregation by Elder or pastor. Panel Discussion and Forum, “Propagating Our Heritage Now’’ by Lester Fagan. Blair Helman, Leonard M. Lowe, and Dewitt L. Miller. 4: 00-6: 00, Elders’ Meeting; 4: 00-6: 00, Conference For Children s Workers. Principles of Story Telling—Mrs. B. S. Trostle. New Methods and Materials for Children’s Work—Mrs. Nevin W. Fisher, 6: 00, Supper.

Friday Evening—Earl M. Frantz, presiding; 7: 30-7: 50, Hymn Service; —Nevin W. Fisher directing; 7: 50-8: 00. Worship—Wilmer Brubaker;

Saturday Morning—7: 15, Morning Worship—Ralph M. Hodgden; 7: 30, Breakfast 8: 15, Business Session.

Saturday Afternoon—Conference on Mission, J. J. Yoder, presiding. 1: 45, Worship—Charles Dummond; 2: 00, The Master’s Orders—DeWitt L. Miller; 2: 30, Music; 2: 35, Missions Faces A New Day—Mrs. Ernest L. Ikenberry; 3: 05. Music; 3: 10, Gearing the Local Congregation In— Harvey R. Hostetler; 3: 40, Closing; Men’s Work and Women’s Work Business meetings; 4: 00 Women’s Work Business Meeting: 4: 00, Men's Work Business Meeting; 6: 00, Supper.

Saturday Evening — McPherson College Program. 7: 30, Fine Arts Program, Nevin W. Fisher, presiding; 8: 00, Address—W. W. Peters.

Sunday Morning—7: 30, Morning Worship—C. N. Van Dyke; 7: 45, Breakfast 9: 45, Sunday School;

to weather conditions, the Recreation Council canceled their re-treat to “Black Canyon, ” and substituted in its’ place an outing in the draw. At is turned out everybody seemed greatly pleased with the results of the very enjoyable evening. Im addition to the members of the council, who were all present with the exception of Kent Naylor we invited Mrs. Dell, an ex-officio member, and the Berkebiles.

At five o’clock, Friday afternoon, October 5, the students gathered in front of Sharp Hall, and after play-catch, and giving out with some small amount of choice gossip, every-body proceeded to hike down to the north end of the draw. Here the councilors got a hot ball game started; Although the writer of this epistle was not. present for the game, has been reported the outstanding of the game were Murdock, Lichty, and Harbaugh. Harbaugh seemed to really put on a good performance; maybe to compensate for the lack of Naylor.

While the ball game was in progress, the foods committee, under the leadership of Jerry Hedges, was preparing an excellent meal. It might be stated here, that one youngster of the male group, got so enthused

The personnel of the male quartet of McPherson. College has now been announced. The first tenor is David Albright, a junior who comes from Eldora, Iowa. David filled the same position on the quartet last year. Keith Burton, senior, will again sing second tenor on the quartet this year. He is also from Iowa, and his home town is Des Moines, First bass will be sung by a freshman, Paul Wagoner. Paul is a native of Iowa and he calls Adel his home. A hoy from Idaho takes over the position of second bass; Byron Fisher, from Fruit land, is a freshman here this year.

Gordon Corwin, who among many others, was considered for first bass, but he was no longer able to compete for the position because work would not allow him to leave McPherson over week-ends.

Dr. R. E. Mohler, professor in the natural science division of our school, left the campus on Thursday, October the 4th, to attend a meeting at Winfield, Kansas. His duties were to work with a committee of ten, the Education Policy Committee, who were making a bulletin regarding educational policies in the state of Kansas. Doctor Mohler's particular contribution to the meeting was concerned with buildings and equipment on college campuses.

In connection with the Educational Policy Committee’s meeting, was the Educational Clinic, led by Walter Meyer of Washington, D. C., formerly of Winfield. This was the ninth year for the meeting of this clinic. Privileged to attend some of the Clinic’s sessions, as well as work with the Educational Policy Committee, Dr. Mohler was able to note that there were about 300 people attending these meetings.

Thespians met in a brief business meeting to discuss plays suitable for the first production of the year. After some discussion it was decided to order the play Pygmalion and the decision as to whether the play will be cast or not awaits a later meeting.

Some time was spent considering an adult director for the play. Several names were listed and a committee appointed to contact them, requesting their assistance.

After our fun we moved on to the more serious side of our program. First there was greeting our new members and making them feel they were one of us. The first part of this was carried out by blind folding each new member and then having paired them off they were each given a hot dog with plenty of catsup spread on it, and told to feed it to their partners. There were a lot of tries to reach the others mouth; it really looked like some amateur fencers. After so many tries, that part of the hot dog which had not been smeared around the new members mouths, was stuffed inside. The new member then entertained us with jokes. It had been our hope to keep from any show of emotion, but the initiates out did all expectations, and nobody could keep a straight face.

A fire was started in the fire place and then the lights were turned off. We began our campfire service with conventional camp songs and then the types of song became more serious. Our evening ended with a talk by Blair Helman; the theme of his talk was “Comparing characteristics of a campfire to those which are desirable for our lives ”

Dr. W. W. Peters left McPherson College early Friday afternoon, October 5, to attend the Northeastern Kansas District Meeting at the Richland Center Church of the Brethren, and returned Sunday evening, October 7. He spoke at the Friday evening banquet, again at the Sunday morning worship service, and gave the closing address of the meeting on Sunday evening.

Accompanying him were Mrs. Peters; Rev. James H. Elrod, regional director; and Miss Mary Schaffer, missionary to China.

On Saturday afternoon another carload followed, including Mrs. Nevin W. Fisher, Sybil Miller, and a male quartet composed of Dave Albright, Keith Burton, Paul Wagoner, and Byron Fisher. The quartet and Mrs. Fisher, regional director of children’s work, appeared on the program. Sybil visited her friend, Joyce Birkin.

Among some of the business transactions completed during the meeting were the approval of the purchase of a permanent camp by the young people of the district and the approval of either the purchase or the building of a new church at Topeka. Also, Raymond L. Flory, alumnus of McPherson College, was elected to the Standing Committee for 1946.

Dr. Peters carried with him the greetings of the students at McPherson College whose homes are in the Northeast District. Those students are: Betty Kimmel, Mildred Gartner, Mary Vancil, Ruth Merkey, Blanche Ditmars, Theda Flory, Catherine Little, Alice Ruth Bailey, Margaret Beechtold, Lois Kauffman, and Doris Lehman.

Asked to write an essay on water, little Tommy, after chewing his pen for a long time, wrote: “Water is a colorless, wet liquid that turns dark when you wash in it. ”

Rex Wilson Is Promoted

The Student Christian Association was in charge of the chapel service Wednesday morning, presenting a program in recognition of the formal opening of the membership campaign. Near the beginning of each year the SCA asks every student and faculty member to contribute to the organization and become a member.

The first part of the period was spent in filling out a questionnaire that had been prepared. Dave Albright, co-chairman of the Association, then presented a short talk telling the purpose of the drive and what the money would be used for. Dr. Metzler, one of the advisors to the group gave a short inspirational talk. Soft phonograph music was played during part of the period. The entire SCA Cabinet was present on the stage.

NUMBER 4

Dale Brown, Charles Dumond, Jerry Hedges, Ernest Ikenberry, Ila Verne Lobban, and Gertrude Wilkena were elected to “Who’s Who in American Universities and Colleges. ” These prominent juniors and seniors were elected by the faculty on basis of quality of scholarship, leadership, character, participation in extra-

Those who were selected must have attended McPherson College for at least two years before selection.

Dale Brown, a senior this year, has been active in a great number of activities. He is studying to be a min-ister and leads the Political Action Commission in SCA. He is chairman of Men’s Council, a member of Student Council, and represents the Student Council on the Social Committee of the college. He was sophomore class president and also made a good rating on the Sophomore tests. Dale was on the varsity men’s debate team, and he is a member of the ‘ hand.

A most ambitious preacher, Charles Dumond, shows many abilities In Thespian Club. Also his interest in music is evident by his participation in A Cappella, Oratorio Chorus and a past member of the men’s quartet. He is active in SCA, and last year was business manager of the Quadrangle.

From Oklahoma is another senior, Geraldine Hedges. This studious miss is a Home Economics major, but excells in other fields also. She is

co-chairman of SCA, a member of Rec Council, in A Cappella Choir, and in Oratorio Chorus. This year sees Jerry as one of the house mothers of the Girl’s Dorm.

Ernest Ikenberry is one of the junior electees who proves himself worthy of this position. A member of Men’s Council. A Cappella, Oratorio Chorus. Thespians he? also finds time to pursue his studies in Chemist-

ry. In his sophomore year be was editor of the Spectator, on Student Council, co-publicity chairman of SCA, and also he ranked high on the sophomore tests. The freshmen elected him for their president.

Ila Verne Lobban, commonly known as Tex,. is this year's business manager of the Quadrangle. She keeps busy pursuing scholarly activities as well as SCA, Barkerettes (president last year), and WAA. A newly elected member of Rec. Coun-

cil she also serves as co-chairman of the 20th Century Commission. Last year she was circulation manager of the Spectator.

An outstanding pianist is Gertrude Wilkens, formerly Conner, A member of A Cappella, band, and pianist of Oratorical Chorus shows that she contributes a vital part to college life. She is the Senior Representative to the Student Council. The Junior Class had her as secretary, and she was the president of Women's Council.

Those who were elected to Who a Who last year and are still members are David Albright, Mary Beth Losh-baugh, and Annette Ronk.

The final 1945-46 edition of Who’s Who will be available for business In the view of job placement.

Fahnestock Men Meet

The men of Fahnestock held a short meeting Monday night to discuss several items of business. Plans were made for open house, and committees were elected. The date will he announced soon. A short talk was given by “Pop” Zigler commending the boys for good conduct and reviewing the rules for the new boys. Four more hoys have joined the ranks in the hall making the total number thirty-nine.

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The view-points expressed in this column will not necessarily be those of the editor or of the Student Council who sponsor the Spectator.

There is much talk at McPherson College about keeping the school on the credit side of the ledger. It’s encouraging to hear that the Fifty Dollar Club is growing and that persons not even directly connected with the college are interested enough in us to send gifts. The students like their school and we are proud of her successes but there is one point which a great many students believe should be changed.

I am speaking for those students who do not believe it is right for the college to make even one cent off the dining hull, much less one thousand dollars, which is the profit reported made last year.

In the first place the meals are not adequate. Very true that many who eat at the dorm gain weight, but who wouldn't on a diet of bread, oleomargarine, potatoes, macaroni, rice, and starch, starch, starch? True that these staples are very necessary but they should he accompanied by an ample supply of fruit, vegetables and salads, and at least once a day a dessert that is more satisfying than a hard peach or two small prunes.

We know that our cooks are very capable, but what can they do with a limited supply of food? We want our money’s worth.

In the second place, mo9t students cannot afford to pay for dorm meals and then go down town or to the College Inn to supplement each meal. We do not think it is fair to pay for goods NOT received. We think the college should make money from some other source!

If it’s true that Mac College has Her students welfare at heart, this condition will be remedied.

We are writing for obvious improvements.

Signed,

A hungry student.

P. S. What happened to the napkins that were in the dining hall last year?

Student Volunteers met in the SUR for a worship program. The group singing was led by Bob Keim. Ruth Lichty was in charge of devotions. She stressed that we should have a Christian religion, not just a Sunday religion. Rebecca Spear sang a solo “O Rest in The Lord.”

The guest speaker, Mrs. Metzler, told us what McPherson is doing for relief. She also made many helpful suggestions as to what we as students could do for relief. Some of the things she suggested were making, soap, collecting shoes, making toys, and continuing the other projects that we have started. Perhaps in the near future we will he able to carry out some of these suggestions

The spectator

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Entered as second class matter November 20, 1917, at the postoffice of McPherson, Kan-sas under the act of March 3, 1897.

You have heard of the new campus fireplace lor which plans are being made. Perhaps some of these facts would be of interest to you.

This fireplace is to be built on what is to be the campus recreational center of McPherson College which the school is planning. The Women’s Council has put aside a sum of money to be used toward the building of this fireplace, but they decided that the results would hold much more interest if the fireplace were to be built of natural stones with a story or meaning behind them.

The council then decided to declare an “open season” for the churches to bring in stones. All churches in the region which support McPherson College are asked to send in a stone of their locality. This region extends from Idaho to Louisiana.

A number of special stones have already been collected. One of the interesting ones is from the Kauffman farm near Gridlay, Kansas from the Gravel Hill Church. This stone was used by the old Mr. Kauffman to weight down his farm machinery. The former Mr. Kauffman was a slight man unable to weight the machinery by his own pounds.

Two stones have been brought from Estes Park in Colorado. These stones are from the Y camp grounds.

The Ikenberry's have donated a stone which they brought from the bottom of the Royal Gorge. To obtain this stone it was necessary that they travel down the steep incline into the bottom of the gorge. “The stones were there,” said Mrs. Iken-berry, and there was nothing to stop us from bringing one back.”

There are other stones of interest. Dr. Peter’s has several and Reverend Franz has one from the source of the Mississippi River.

Wouldn’t you like to have a part in this fireplace? Ask your church to send a local stone so that this fireplace will mean more to the students of McPherson College and to the churches who support our school.

It might be any train depot in almost any town that a boy in uniform hesitates and sighs with relief, “Home.” Yes. Joe is home to stay and he tenderly caresses that wonderful piece of paper with the word “Discharge” on it. It’s great to be home and be a civilian once again and Joe can’t wait to get back in the old ‘groove’ again and do all the little things he had been dreaming of while in service.

Joes, he is welcomed with tears and laughter by his family and such a relief it is to be able to go and come as he pleases without being A.W.O.L. How wonderful to sleep until late and eat home cooked meals without going through a chow line. No officers to salute, no one yelling at you telling you what to do or how to do it. All of this is wonderful and then things begin to happen. Mom tells Joe to make himself at home while she is at the canteen or doing other volunteer work so cousin egbert starts firing the usual line of questions at him, such as “What are the ribbons and medals for? Where have you been? and How does it feel to be a civilian?” Joe might as well get used to that sort of thing and prepare to hear those same questions

from the next sixty people he meets. To break up the monotony Joe decided to do some shopping, then look up the gang. He

takes the bus because there seems to be a shortage of tires. On the bus he is aggravated by constant chattering and growling

Finally he stands before a clerk and right away is snapped up by the not so funny humor of the clerk suggesting something in a brown or Navy blue. Joe's "civvies" turn out to be light and unfamiliar to him but full of color. another disappointment awaits him when he dicovers all the gang are in the service. Even the girls Joe used to know are kept busy or married to a man in the service. No use to try to talk to anyone because Joe doesn't know much about meatless Tuesdays, withholdings taxes, or bobby socks. In the long run Joe laughs and decides he's an 'ex-service man' for the present and will have to learn to be a civilian again but it's not so bad and he's going to like it at that. --The College Glo.

| The President’s Corner

A number of years ago wide publicity was given to Dr.Albert Wiggam’s Ten Marks of An Educated Man. One wonders what he would say today, but even so, they are indeed suggestive of serious consideration. I may have used them inthis corner before, but many of you were not reading the paperat that time, or if so, you may have forgotten them. Anything good is worth repeating, and only by use can we guarantee permanence in learning.

The Political Action Commission of the SCA held a very interesting meeting in the SAR Tuesday morning. The meeting under the direction of Dale Brown and Dayton Rothrock consisted of discussion of race tolerance. Pat Kennedy read a letter that is to be sent to the president of Phi Kappa Delta in protest to the measure that no negro can be admitted to the Phi Kappa Delta fraternity.

Donnis Wampler gave a report to the effect that Frank Sinatra has begun making movie shorts for the promotion of race tolerance. Mr. Sinatra has introduced a new feature into his radio program by lecturing on this subject. A letter will be written to Sinatra commending him on this new work.

Bob Stover and Carol Trowbridge volunteered to write letters concerning the F. E. P. C. bill which is now up in Congress. These letters will be written to several of the southern senators.

Another thing under discussion was a committee that would make a survey of the cafes here in McPherson and to obtain their opinion

on the question of negros.

Dayton Rothrock left our campus for home several days ago on a business trip He is now back on the campus

getting into trouble as usual.

Last week Rev. Charles Dumond and Dave Albright left the campus to hold a week-long revival meeting in the St. John Kansas, Church of the Brethren. Reverend Dan Blickenstaff, graduate of McPherson College,

was the guest speaker, and Dave Albright was in charge of the music.

This week we have been fortunate in having John Metzler of the Brethren Committee on the Cam-

pus. Bother Metzler brought with him tunny interesting facts about world service, and gave the students and faculty an insight into this great movement of Service that is going on to aid those who are in need. He also showed the students the part they could play in helping and doing their share.

Miss Rosie Hood, former student

while enroute to the SCA Cabinet retreat which is to he held in Wichita Saturday, Mr. Charles Hula, Regional Secretary for the student division of the YMCA, was a guest here at the campus. Mr. Hulac is a member of the national staff of YMCA, and he stressed the fact that all program work of the YMCA functions jointly with the endeavors of the YWCA and SCM.

Regional SCM assumes the responsib1lity for giving guidance help to Student Christian Associations in fifty colleges in the Rocky Mountain Region. This region includes Kansas, Nebraska, Color-

do, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico, and South Dakota.

The highlight of the SCM, and nucleus of the year’s entire program is the student conference which if held in Estes Park each summer. Last summer over two hundred students attended the conference, and Rev. Hulac was enthusiastic concerning the expectations for student

Both the women's quartet and the men's quartet are attending the district meeting of the southwestern district of Kansas, which is being held at Larned. Kansas. They will function as part of the fine arts program this evening, Saturday, October 13. This program will consist of music by the two quartets and on address by the president of the college, Dr. W. W. Peters. The quartets will sing together as well as separately at this program, and they will also present numbers for other occasions during the conference.

ELSIE SCHNORR

TREASURE CHEST SUIT —star of your wardrobe i s this lovely detailed suit. The jacket is banded in contrasting wool to give it the look of a blazer. Three front! and three hack pleats make the skirt dashing flattering. Many color combinations.

JAUNTY JUMPER —a tip top fashion to start off your fall wardrobe with a bang. Broad shoulders, convertible collar and tiny drawstring waist make this pert pretty a “must” for autumn smartness. Wear it with a variety of lovely blouses.

JOY OF YOUR INDIAN SUMMER LIFE this be-ruffled little cotton. Cool, casual and comfort-

ing in McPherson county, visited with Miss Joyce Riddlebarger and other friends over the week-end.

Monday night Dorothy Frantz was visited by her brother, Bill Frantz as he passed through McPherson.

Tuesday night Miss Ila Verne Lob-ban was given a surprise birthday dinner of fried chicken and all the trimmings at the Ikenberry home Miss Lobban is all of twenty yean old. as revealed by the lighted candles on her cake. Those present were Miss Marianna Stinnette, Mrs Gertrude Wilkins, and the Ikenber-ry sisters. Susan, Betty, and Esther. Gilts were presented to the honoree and all had a hilarious time.

Mrs. E. L. Ikenberry left the campus this week to spend a few days with her husband, Rev. E. L. Iken-berry before he departs for China. They left early Monday morning, and she will again return to the campus on Friday.

conference next June. Other conferences are held during the year in the four districts of the region, and these conferences constitute the vital point of the SCM.

Speaking of the purpose of the SCM. Mr. Hulac stated, “It is to make it possible for college students to see the importance of Christianity in relation to their college education in particular, and to their entire life in general. We feel that it is our duty to cooperate with the churches with the task of relating the gospel of Christ to every aspect of life. ”

A year ago this week Dean Boitnott gave out with the inside dope on enrollment. Total enrollment was 166, 45 men (? ) and about twice that many women. These students repress-

tes being Kansas, with 91 repre-sentatives. Iowa with 17, and Idaho, with 11. There were more freshmen (86) than anything else, which was. a little tough on the upperclassmen,

who banded together for the enforcement of the newly published fresh initiation rules.

forgotten) Murdock, Coppock, and Brooks for the women, and for the men, Albright, Burton. Dumond, and one, Willis Unruh, now addressed as Private. Of interest to at least one, freshman girl will he the fact that Bryant Fisher became an eagle scout, just a year ago. Hence that ring she’s wearing.

Ah yes, and ’twas just a year ago that M. Hoover and La Lichty were first linked together by the powerful bond of paper and printers ink. This self same medium of communication linked the names Strickler and Mease and intimated that our own Ethmer was seen with Lois Gauby, a senior girl who is no longer with us, but has gone the way of all good seniors who received their pardons in June.

The second week of October kept most of the student body busy. The Thespians began practice on “Pride and Prejudice, ” Kline Hall had Open House, and an all-student treasure hunt took most of the participants to selected spots ranging from the swimming pool to the loft above the gym entrance. And, oh yes—the Bulldogs, with Albright’s holding the opposing team to two hits, took the

Here is a letter from Raymond R. Worden, a former student of McPherson, College. He spent his freshmen year here in '41 and '42.

Today, it has been a month since we received official word to call buck our planes from striking Japan. That day was a happy day for us all. The 10th of August is really when the boys on this ship made the whole ship ring with joy. For when the news came over that the Emperor had ask ed for peace, the news spread like wild fire. The news was first received with doubts, but as the news was confirmed the men of the ship went mad with joy. I, myself was happy with joy, but I didn't forget to thank God for the blessing of a speedy end.

I have been planning on returning to McPherson College for my education. My pastor has advised me to attend Redlands University at Redlands, California.

I have received the college paper “Spectator” and I have enjoyed the news and social items very much.

Tomorrow we will celebrate the birthday of our ship. Shangri-La will be a year old, there will be birthday routine throughout the ship. Since I am a cook I will have to help prepare a turkey dinner with all its trimmings. I hope I don’t have too many more of these holiday meals to prepare. Fixing a dinner like that for 2, 580 men runs into a little work.

On the 16th of September we plan an entering Tokyo Bay. ‘Tokyo express” we have been called. As fair

as I am concerned, we have lived up to the name. I hope I will get to see part of Tokyo while I am here.

I wish the college a happy and successful year. May God’s blessing and will accompany.

10: 45, Preaching Services, George W. Burgin, presiding; Worship, Merlin Frantz; Missionary Sermon, E. L. Ikenberry; Offering for Missions.

Sunday Afternoon—Joint Men’s and Women’s Work Meeting; Evangelism in Mexico and South America, $. F. McGonigle, presiding. 2: 00, Worship, Mrs. Lester Fagan; 2: 15. Our Worship in Huitzelac, Mrs. H. D. Michael; 2: 45, Music; 2: 50, Evangelism Through Service, H. D. Michael; 3: 20, Music; 3: 25, Boy’s Work in Quito, Curtis Naylor; 3: 55 Offering For Brethren Service; 4: 15, Young People’s Picnic and Business Session: 5: 30, Lunch.

Sunday Evening—Youth Meeting. Venturing With Christianity, Dale Brown, presiding; 7: 30, Worship; 7: 45, Installation of Officers, James M. Berkebile. 8: 00, A Schoolhouse for Squatter - town, Roberta Mohler; Eight Weeks in a Reform School, Anne Metzler; Boys’ Club in Ecuador, Kurds Naylor.

The Lily Winters had a special table in the dining hall. They said It was In honor of Pat K., who won a contest in the Clean Life Educator, but in passing the table we noticed a plate full of fried chicken (? ). Did that have anything to do with the celebration?

The College Inn seems to be becoming a favorite spot, judging from the couples that were seen there Sunday night!

Annette and Paul spent Saturday afternoon in Wichita, those lucky people. They saw the Washburn vs. Wichita University game and had an all around good time.

Tuesday evening saw an energetic bunch of students in the hand room. With Annette calling, the kids indulged in a few folk games before going to their lessons.

Naylor of the Naylorbaugh duo, firmly believes the gossip column should be abolished—so firmly does he cling to his contributions that he refuses to read the dirt printed therein!! —but there are more that greedily grab to the last juicy morsel—alas!! Now where is the gossip.

As a rule we notice W. Bowman and S. Miller feast (? ) in one another’s company each morning. However there are times when it will be noted “they sit alone”—your guess is as good as ours, but it just could be Bowman doesn’t get up in time to save a seat and Miller is too shy— but not Murdock!! Though it usually is Mary who gets there first.

And here is news—or is it?!! Blough and Murdock held special anniversary ceremonies last Wednesday as they celebrated a year of turbulent life together. Yes, ’twas just a year ago on October 10 that they went on the minister’s picnic—together! Ah!

Miss Bechtold fairly beamed as she showed dining hall students why she remembered Pearl Harbor. She proudly displayed three beautiful handkerchiefs, a silky pillow slip, and “best of all—a letter. ”

Seen together lately have been the Burton and the Kennedy. What are the prospects? Good—maybe—if we were speaking of reliable people. The trouble with Kennedy is you just never can tell!

Seems though the girls in Mac College aren’t good enough for some boys. Our swoon man, Mr. L. must travel north to see a friend, (17, brunette and curvaceous). Bob claims he was scouting for football players, but since when do fullbacks wear diamonds?

What had the Kline Hall girls swooning Tuesday evening was six foot four of first lieutenant, who Doris Lehman claimed was her brother-in-law's brother. Complicated, but It didn't spoil a swell evening in town for supper and a show. The Lt. will soon be home for good and Doris doesn’t seem to mind. Chuck Dumond has himself a feud on his bands with a couple of girls who mean business. Chuck’s table was surprised to receive napkins meant only for him. Each napkin had a little verse written on it, of a nature strictly derogatory to Chuck’s—oh what we mean is. they weren’t compliments. And Chuck seems to seek the company of that redhead. Miss Horner has kindly kept Chuck from whistling “I walk Alone. ” At Katie Little's birthday party a complete good time was had by all. Another K. with ice cream and cake; also the C. girl, the “Im not having any boys, ” Bechtold, got a swell package from that sailor. Dean’s opinion of Margaret, expressed in three words, was prominently displayed on the outsides of the wrappings. No secret about that.

Ivan Lobbnn Is Elected Proxy of Science Club

Ivan Lobban is the president of the Science Club. Ivan is from New Mexico and is a freshman this year. The vice-president is also a freshman; he is Byron Fisher of Idaho. A freshman girl, Sybil Miller, will fill the office of secretary, and Bob Lowe is to be the treasurer. Both Sybil and Bob are natives of Kansas; Sybil comes from the northeastern part of the state, and Bob is from Western Kansas. The professors of the sciences here at the college along with the officers just mentioned will make up the program committee.

The Science Club will meet in the SUR if approved by the Student Council, and the meetings will he held every other Tuesday evening at 6: 45.

Albright And Dumond Aid In Direction Of Evangelistic Services

Dave Albright and Charles Du-mond returned a week ago Monday morning from a week of Evangelistic meetings held 15 miles south of Scott City at the Friends Church of the Brethren. Reverend Dan Blickenstaff. alumnus of McPherson, c’45 was the evangelist. "We slept in a different bed every night we were out there, ” stated Chuck, “but we got some real work done.” Dave commented that they made a funny picture, the three riding around in old Alexander. Roth fellows thought the food was wonderful.

Dave gave the children’s story and lead the singing, and Reverend Blickenstaff delivered the message. This church is the pastorate of Charles Dumond. including the Church at Scott City.

“There are more pheasants out there than there are at home, ” stated Dave, “and I never saw so many hawks and jackrabbits. ” It seems as though old Alexander stood up under the ordeal although she did have a flat alter they got back.

We really had a grand game of hockey Monday afternoon. We had the grand number of seventeen girls out for the game. Kathryn Bowers and Bernice Lindstrom chose sides, and the game began. It was a very exciting game, especially when Masa got hit and everyone thought she got all her teeth knocked out. She didn’t! A few of the girls were quite brave, and tried on those ghastly shin guards! In the end it was agreed that looks weren’t nearly as important as those “beautiful” black and blue bruises. The girls who participated in the game were: Kathryn Bowers, Bernice Lindstrom. Catherine Little, Tex Lobban, Evelyn Metzger, Carol Trowbridge. Johnette Spangler, Gernelda Sprenkel, Dorothy Frantz. Masako Nakamura, Doris Coppock, Marianna Stinnette, Mary Jane Freeburg, Jane Bell, Betty Elrod, Eula Wolf, and Ruth Engellaud.

Next Monday afternoon we are in hopes of having some refreshments

IF—you pay a dime to Evelyn Metzger or Ruth Engelland before Saturday night. Don’t forget girls! See you at “Hockey time” next Monday afternoon.

The softball girls were out in full force Tuesday afternoon. Maybe they didn’t play as good a brand of ball as the boys who had been practicing for the Lindsborg game, but they had just as much fun. The girls were divided into teams under the direction of Masa, who refereed the game. The girls were cold when the game started, but they soon got warmed up. The score at the close of the game was 2 to 1 in favor of Doris Coppock’s team, but Tex’s team was doing O. K.

your pardner,” and “promonade,” but everyone did their best and their best was pretty good. The time went so fast that it was time to go home just as we got the swing of it. There was a record crowd of GO kids, including the boys that came over to join the fun. On the way out the door each participant received a big sugar coated doughnut. Annette Ronk was the caller for the games and Nina Kagarice provided the music for the affair.

The outing this week consisted of a line party to a movie. The girls left the dorm immediately after supper and journeyed down town by way of a hike. And hike they did, some of the girls were quite out of breath by the time they reached the theater, but they still had enough energy left to enjoy the show. After the girls got down town some decided to go to the Mac and see “The Major and the Minor,” and some of them took in “The Naughty Nineties” at the Manor. After the show was over the girls hiked by home and the main topic of conversation was of course the movies that they had just seen and the lessons that awaited them

at home.

Bulldogs Stopped By Fighting Swedes

Mac Bulldogs were beaten 5 to in the first game of the season by the Bethany Swedes last Wednesday afternoon on the Swedes diamond. The Bulldogs worked hard to hold them to this score with no more practice than they had. The Swedes brought one man in to score in the first inning. In the third inning, the Swedes first baseman hit a three-bagger into right field and brought two men in to score. He stole in before the inning was over to make the score 4 to 0. Late in the fourth, Bjorkman came in for another score for Bethany.

In the fifth the Bulldogs rallied and brought Roberts in to score after he hit down the first base line. Helman hit it solid into center field for a one-base hit in the sixth. On a fielder’s choice. Helman was hit by the ball on his way to second and took third while the ball was being retrieved. He scored from third on an infield play. The Bulldog’s pitcher was Dave Albright, who did a swell Job on the mound fanning eleven of the Swedes, and allowing only five hits. Heaps had his fast ball under control and only allowed the Bulldogs three hits.

The snack bar had it’s official opening for the ensuing season last Monday night in the band room in the basement of Sharp Hall. Sponsored by the Women’s Council, the snack bar was started last year to provide students a place to purchase a snack to eat without having to go all the way into town.

This year the snack bar will again be operated by the Women’s Council. Two different girls, from that organization will be in charge for each of the four nine weeks periods, and will appoint other Women’s Council members to assist them. Mary Beth Losh-baugh and Roberta Mohler are in charge the first nine weeks.

Are you hungry? Does the very thought of food tantalize you? Do you long for a bit of relaxation and a bite to eat before continuing your homework? Then come to the band room any Monday or Thursday night and see what the snack bar has to offer. It s food, food, food, and its wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!

Pups Again Are Downed

The McPherson High Bull-pups were whipped for the third time last Friday night by the Junction City Blue Jays, 26 to 7. Husky boys from Junction City were a little too much for the local boys.

Due to the rain last Thursday the outing girls went to the gym for their fun. And what fun! Everyone turned out and had a hilarious time to the tune of folk games. It was the first attempt to try to follow calls such as “first couple out to the couple on the right,” “honor

Beckwith Chosen Prexy Of Oratorio Chorus

The Oratorio Chorus of McPherson College now numbers one hundred ten members; this is the largest chorus in the history of the college. Besides students, more people of the community are participating than ever before. Singers from the city of McPherson are welcome and are invited to join this large mixed chorus. Rehearsals are held on Monday evening from 6:45 until 8:00 o’clock in the Student Assembly Room in the Administration Building of the College. Professor Nevin Fisher directs the chorus and Mrs. Gertrude Wilkins is the accompanist.

This season's program will consist chiefly of choruses from the oratorio, “St. Paul,” by Mendelssohn, and will be supplemented by choruses from master-oratorios by Mozart, Haydn, Handel, and Gounod.

Yearly programs by the Oratorio Chorus are presented in the city auditorium, with the cooperation of the Ministerial Association and churches of McPherson. This season’s concert will be given on a Sunday evening early next spring.

At last Monday’s rehearsal officers for the year were elected. They are as follows: President, Carl Beckwith; Secretary-Treasurer, Avis Erb; Co-chairman of Auditorium and Library Committee, Robert Keim and Paul Klotz.

Meet Lois Burger, petite strawberry blond of the freshman class. She is the younger sister of our old friend David Burger, and has the honor of being one of the few freshmen who belong to Rec. Council.

And we mustn’t overlook the very handsome Keith Howard, who as yet hasn't given the pretties of Mac-Campus a chance to fall. We’ll be seeing things of him on the basketball court when he joins the ranks of other Mac Muscle men.

And Cordell Ingman, that brave soul, who actually loves to do his English papers over. It really isn’t cruelty of the professor’s part, Mr. Ingman!

Phyllis Olwin is another of these lovely freshmen misses with a sparkler on her third finger, left hand. The lucky man is National President of FFA. See fellows, you haven't a chance.

Marianna Stinnette. rooming with a blonde junior, has already developed the trait of saying “Oh, you nut!” when met with an embarrassing situation. Nevertheless, this young essay writer has great things ahead of her, and will bring fame to Mac in these next few years.

Well, what do “ya” know. Junior A. was being led around by the hand, Coach Hayden’s hand, of course it was for very important purposes. Junior always has set a good example.

“Yes, Sir, that would be the life! ” Remarked one of our basketball players, as he thought how nice it would be to just play basketball, eat, and have dates with the ladies (say “thank you”, girls). However his dreams possibly will never be realized, for he isn’t living in a Utopia, nor are we.

We looked, and we looked, but we didn’t see Burton! Any day now he might show up. I imagine Coach (hairless) Hayden has reserved a place on the team for him, even if it is on the bench. There are rumors being caught in Chuck’s big ears that he has given up his athletic achievements for the vocal chord tickling occupations.

Again those people are at the gym door entrance (need I mention names? ) They either inspire our fellows or cause them to prespire.

Did you ever hear anyone say anything about the meals? So far this week—this is the first part of the week—they have been good.

However our men folk arc really go-

ing to have to start eating soon, onaccount some of them loose three pounds at practice. Only thing is I’m not sure of what they are goingto eat several of these winter even-ings. Some of those evening meal are pretty hard on an empty stom-ach!

Do you like football games? so, go and yell for the McPherson “Bullpups” at their home games.

Enough Chucks, Chuck.