The McPherson College debate had left at five o’clock this morn-ing for the State Teachers College at Pittsburg, Kansas. There they compete with other collegiate teams at a four state area composed of Kansas, Nebraska. Oklahoma, and Missouri. Dr. Bittinger and Mr. Fries accompany them to act as judges at tourney.

the five teams composing this squad are made up of Wayne Geisert Ernest Peterson, Nathan Jones Dean Stucky, James Burger and Hoffert, Betty Burger and Max-ine Ruehlen, Kathleen Brubaker and Blanche Geisert.

The group will arrive in Pittsburg at approximately noon today and will immediately will make preparation upon entrance into their war of words, tournament will be organized in such a way that there are actually three entirely separate contests run-ning at the same time. The contesting branches will be composed of the men's senior group, the women’s senior group, and the junior division, debaters will first debate five preliminary rounds. The victors of the session will then go into three rounds of direct elimination. Various awards and prizes will be given to the winners in each division.

Dr. Bittinger, debate coach, was rather optimistic when questioned about the prospects of the squad for the upcoming year. However, he re-fuses to make any predictions as to the outcome of the Pittsburg tourna-, ment. Dr. Bittinger did say that the team had practiced hard, was well tred, and should do well in the test.

Sarah Mae Vancil headed the honor roll for the first nine weeks with 54 honor points. Lucile Horner followed with 50 honor points, and next in line were Jean Oberst with 48 honor points, and Joe Dell and Luella Poister with 45 honor points. Eunice Swank had 44 honor points, and Woodrow Franklin, Maxine Ruehlen, and Joy Smith made 41 honor points each. Helen Davis and Harold Voth had 40 honor points apiece.

Those making honorable mention were Roy McAuley, Leo Postman, and Ann Witmore with 39 points, Anne Janet Allison, Wayne Geisert, and Arline Seidel with 37 points; Virgil Brailler, Virginia Kerlin, and Gwendolyn Smith with 36 points; Kathleen Brubaker. Joseph Hoffert, Eleanor Moyer, and Ted Washburn with 35 honor points each.

Cooperative Concerts Featured Last Week

Last week featured two outstand-ing concerts which were sponsored by the Community Concert series. On Tuesday, November 11, Joseph Szegeti gave an excellent violin concert. His music was of the highest type, some being modern Russian music, and some being numbers of his own composition. Szegeti’s accompanist was very accomplished and added much to the program.

Last Friday night a McPherson College group went to Hutchinson to hear the Coolidge String Quar-itette. The first Coolidge Quartette was organized by Mrs. Calvin Coolidge because she wanted to give work to some musicians. The quartette since that time has maintained a standard of musical quality which has gained the honor and plaudits of all America.

Three hundred and twenty years ago the Pilgrim fathers, grateful for a bountiful harvest and the guidance of God through the first long year in their new home, set aside a day for the giving of thanks to the Lord and for feasting. Little did they suspect that they were inaugurating an event that was to develop into a national tradition, an institution familiar to and respected by every American.

Although characterized by a spirit of festivity and homecoming, Thanksgiving means far more than these momentary material pleasures signify. It is the sincere spirit of thankfulness; the gratitude for God’s kindness; the deep, ineffable reverence for the occasion that makes Thanksgiving an imperishable institution.

Four delegates from the Spectator Staff are now attending a national Associated Collegiate Press convention, this year being held in St. Louis, Missouri. This is an annual three-day convention, today being the second day of this year’s session.

Programs consist of newspaper editorial roundtables, newspaper business roundtables, and newspaper editor’s short course. Featured as lecturers are nationally and internationally known newspapermen, columnists. editors and foreign correspondents. Speakers include Daniel R. Fitzpatrick. Pulitzer Prize winning cartoonist; Irving Dillard, president of the Sigma Delta Chi, national journalism fraternity; and Branch

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Under the direction of Mrs. Elma Finick Hiebert, McPherson College,

the Thespian play "Mrs. Moon-light,” scheduled for December 5 at

Convention Hall downtown, is widly taking on polish as lines and ions are rehearsed.

Noted for its quaintness, this 19th century fantasy has about it an air of pathos and mystery. Combining re-died emotionality with its old world simplicity and beauty, “Mrs. Moon-light” reflects the play writing genius of Ben W. Levy, a prominent 20th century dramatist. The plot is foun-ded on the premise that “Sarah Moonlight," title character of the will never grow old.

The moodiness and restrained emo-tionality of “Sarah Moonlight," played by Virginia Kerlin, lends to the otherwise somewhat ordinary cir-cumstances the highly colored atmos-phere peculiar to Levy’s plays.

Tom Moonlight," ineffectual soul

perpetually dominated by all with whom he comes in contact, played by Paul Dannelley, provides with his gentle demeanor an effective background against which the tempestuous variations of “Sarah M00n-ight" may be thrown in bold relief.

Jean McNicol as “Minnie," irascible and domineering, although withal likeable and loyal to her beloved “Sarah Moonlight,” provides part of the comedy element, besides helping to mold the entire play into a continuous stream of action.

“Jane Moonlight.” happy. carefree. and gay, combining the emotionality of her mother with the sturdy practicality of “Tom Moonlight.” by Jean Oberst, speed up -the action of the play with her sudden bursts of emotion.

Roy McAuley as “Percy Middling" slow witted, staid, and practical is a quieting factor for the tumultuous variations in the play.

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School Play Day

Sunday. November 23—Mixed Recital 3:00 at Chapel Wednesday November 26—Thanksgiving Vacation begins 4:00

According to information received from the Central Office, only eleven students remain of the official Dean’s list after mid-semester grades took their customary toll. To retain a place on the Dean’s list, a student must have no grade below “B.“ However a student who was not on the Dean’s List at the end of last semester is not eligible for admittance at the mid-semester.

Six seniors, two juniors, and three sophomores kept their places on the coveted list. The seniors on the Dean’s list are; Helen Davis, Ramona Fries, Lucile Horner, Virginia Kerlin, Lena Belle Olwin, and Joy Smith, Jean Oberst and Arlene Cavert are the only juniors making the list, and sophomores Anne Janet Allison, Paul Anderson, and Maxine Ruehlen complete the List.

On Saturday. November 8, 1941, Dr. V. F. Schwalm, former president of McPherson College, was inaugurated as president of Manchester College, North Manchester, Indiana.

At the inaugural ceremonies McPherson was represented by Dr. C. Ray Keim, Professor of History at Manchester College.

The investiture ceremony was conducted by Dr. C. E. Ellis. President of Juniata College. Following Dr. Schwalm’s brief response was the ad-dress by Dr. John L. Seaton, President of Albion College, Michigan.

“Willie Ragg,” impulsive, good-for-nothing, and generally improvident provides a contrast to the solid-ness and quiet goodness of his rival in love. “Percy Middling." Played by Nathan Jones, this part adds zest with its portrayal of fickleness and worthlessness.

“Peter Middling," played by Clancy Bunyan, brings to the final act of the play the connecting link between the 19th century and the 20th. “Peter,” son of “Jane Moonlight” and “Percy Middling." lends a relief element to the tense atmosphere of the third act.

Harriett Pratt as “Edith Jones,” foster sister of “Sarah Moonlight," brings to the stage the austerity, the primness, and the starched whiteness of the perennial spinster. With her frank, caustic remarks she explains and somewhat justifies the activities of her fellows in the play.

The Ladies’ Quartette, composed of Lois Stambaugh, first soprano: Virginia Kerlin, second soprano; Jean McNicol, first alto; Lucy Blough, second alto; with their accompanist. Luella Poister will leave tomorrow morning at 4:00 with Pres. Peters for Waterloo, Iowa. Miss Hoover, their director, will not be able to go.

The quartette and Dr. Peters will represent McPherson College at the annual “McPherson College Day" and the annual “Thanksgiving Birthday Dinner” Sunday at the South Waterloo Church. The quartette will sing for the morning, afternoon, and evening sessions. Dr. Peters will speak in the morning on the subject of “Living Gospel” and in the evening he will speak on the subject “Preaching and Teaching in the World of War.”

Says Dr. Keim concerning Dr. Schwalm’s speech, “Dr. Schwalm's inaugural address was a masterpiece and delivered in his earnest, forceful manner. He declared that a great culture needs a great faith and the Christian College ought to be a dynamic center for the generation of such a faith. In this age of secularism there is a need for common honesty and personal integrity.

Dr. V. F. Schwalm, now in his first year as president of Manchester College, has been for the past fourteen years president of McPherson College, having been succeeded in his post here this year by Dr. W. W. Peters, formerly education head at Manchester College.

Girls from various high schools within fifty miles of McPherson will attend the annual High School Play Day sponsored by the W. A. A. of McPherson College tomorrow, November 22. Miss Staehling, W. A. A. sponsor, has general charge of the activities of the day and Doris Voshell, club president, plays a leading part in the day’s program.

Registration will begin at eight o’clock for the high school athletics enthusiasts. Hostesses and girls in charge of registration are Merilynn Sandy, chairman. Ruby Peterson, Gayle Tammel, Bernice Guthals, and Doris Voshell. At 9:30 Miss Staehling will direct a mixer to get the girls acquainted. The girls will be divided into color teams and will play progressive dodge ball, hit pin baseball, and volley ball until noon. Team managers are Jean Oberst, Isabel Crumpacker, Genevieve Wyckoff. Marlys McKnight, Mildred Fries, and Ramona Fries. In progressive dodge ball, June Brockus will officiate and Doris Miller talley the score. Marilynn Sandy will be the official for hit pin baseball, with Mary Slifer as scorekeeper. For volley ball Ruby Peterson will be umpire, Kathryn McRae referee, Ruth Miller and Virginia Lowe linesmen, and Bernice Guthals scorekeeper.

A lunch which has been prepared by a committee consisting of Anna Mae Nickey, Lillian Fulkerson, Evelyn Wilson, and Doris Ikenberry will be served at noon. During the lunch hour a program will be given by McPherson College talent. From one o’clock until three, folk games will be played. Of special interest to the girls should be the Dutch folk game which will be led by Catherina Fruin. Awards will be given at three o’clock, as the final item on the pro-gram.

The theme which will be carried out in the decorations and awards is a “Dude Ranch” theme. Hostesses will be attired in the costumes of the Old West.

The day’s program has been planned by Helen Davis and Harriett Pratt. At the head of the invitation committee was Margaret Hamm. Eighty-four high schools received invitations. The awards will be made by Ruby Peterson, Mary Slifer. Imojean Sheller, Ruth Miller, Arlene Flory, and Mildred Fries. Muriel Lamle, Grace Giffen, Carol Bittinger, and Vesta Vannorsdel have charge of the equipment. The timekeeper for the whole day is Ruth Ickes. Arlene Flory is head scorer for the day’s ac-tivities.

'42 Quad To Have New Innovations

Tipped-In Pictures From Engravings To Be Feature

According to advance indications this year's Quad will present several new features, heretofore not attemp-ted, because of the cost entailed. Slifer says that this year's annual may contain tipped-in pictures from colored engravings. This is a new feature. Also halftones may be printed in several colors. In previous years halftones have been in the traditional black and white combination, with deviations being in zinc etchings only.

The cover sketch is about ready to be submitted to cover manufacturers for specifications and proof prints. It is not known exactly whether this year’s Quad will be covered in cloth or in leather. The desires of the students will probably play a large part in determining what the cover will be.

Paul Dannelley ........................................	___________________Editor-in-chief
Ernest Dale _______________________ __________________________	___________________ Managing Editor
Bob Burkholder	_________________ Sports Editor
Maxine Ruehlen and Marilynn Sandy.....................—.............	............................. Campus Editors
Clancy Bunyan _--„-------------- — - —	..................... ........... Column Editor
Maurwc A. Hess----------,----------~--------------	............Faculty Adviser

REPORTERS AND SPECIAL WRITERS

Pres. W. W. Peters

Margaret Heckethorn Mary Kittell Barbara Minneman

Max Brunton Albert Miller Arlene Seidel Jeon McNicol

Lucile Horner Harold Bowman

Blanche Geisert Roy McAuley Lucile Poister Dean Stucky

Jim Burger Merle Finfrock Kathryn McRae Ardis Sawyer

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America Gives Thanks

“Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands.

Serve the Lord with gladness; come before his presence with singing.

Know ye that the Lord he is God; it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.

Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise; be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.”

For thousands of years these words, simple and easily understood, have lived in the hearts and minds of the thinkers and sages of the world.

Three hundred and twenty years ago the sentiments expressed therein were perpetuated to live forever in the minds of Americans by the thankful people whom God had blessed in the new worlds. Three hundred and twenty years ago the people of America gave thanks to God for the good which they had received. They gave thanks for the prosperity which was theirs; for the abundance which they had received.

Today, three hundred and twenty years later, America, virile, strong, and opulent, retains her early thankful spirit— faded, perhaps, and sometimes not as sincere, but present.

America today is thankful for plenty, for prosperity, and most especially for peace. America is thankful for the joy of living.

Let us hope that after another three hundred and twenty years America will still be thankful.

Germans Like War Books

Nearly one-fifth of the books published in Germany last year were on the subject of war, Howard K. Smith, CBS Berlin correspondent reported in a recent broadcast.

Smith said that Propaganda Minister Goebbels stated that 33,000,000 volumes have been published on the subject in the last twelve months. Fiction leads the classification with the German translation of “Gone With the Wind” high on the list. The two most popular American authors, Smith said, were Mark Twain with “Huckleberry Finn” and James Fenimore Cooper with the “Leatherstocking Tales.” Two books competed for honors as Germany’s most popular publication—the Bible and “Mein Kampf.”

If you hadn’t already noticed, Macampus is as sparsely settled this week-end as the pate of a bald-headed man’s dome. Interests in other ports have called a large number of Macollegians away from the homo campfire to cheer up the lives of the poor unfortunates who don’t have the privilege of living in Kansas. (Did I hear a guffaw coming from the bock row?) The old place should be quite and peaceful with the volunteers carried back to old Virginny, the debaters at Pittsburg—Kansas, of course, the female quartette in Iowa, and the journalists in old St. Louis. Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow ye come back to the dorm.

And say, Mister! they tell me that it’s really worth the price of admission to happen around when Kerlin and Dannelley are going through the last part of the second act of the forthcoming Thespian production. They go into a swell huggle with director Hiebert calling signals. Not that they need many signals, for they both seem to have had several previous rehearsals.

We realize you have a well-trained car Kenny, and that it is particularly well adapted to one-armed driving, but when you teach it tricks, such as

Next Wednesday afternoon a delegation of McPherson College students will go westward on a deputation tour. A mixed quartette consisting of Dick Burger, tenor; Virginia Ker-lin, soprano; Lucy Blough, alto; and Lyle Albright, bass, will make the trip. These students will perform at the various churches along the way at which they stop.

Wednesday night they will be in Quinter, Kansas, where they will give a program, staying over until Thursday morning to help with the Thanksgiving Day services. Thursday night they will be in Araba, Colorado, Friday night in Denver, Sunday morning in Haxton, Colorado, and Sunday night in Nebraska, returning home on the next day.

Peters Addresses Wednesday Chapel

President Peters addressed the Wednesday chapel audience on “Worthwhile Living.” "Be ashamed to die,” he said, "until you have won some victory for humanity.” Pointing out Christ as our example. President Peters mentioned guides to more worthwhile and happy living. Christ has influenced more lives than any other man, and we should help him to carry through his purpose.

In conclusion, Dr. Peters challenged to render service to humanity by believing that life is more than meat and drink.

Halladay And Fisher In Joint Recital

Chapel Auditorium Is Scene Of Duo-Music Concert

Prof. Paul Halladay, baritone and instructor of voice at Manchester College, North Manchester, Ind. and Prof. Nevin Fisher, pianist, presented a joint recital in the chapel-auditorium, Monday evening, November 17. Many were present to hear this concert of fine music.

Compositions representing the best works of outstanding composers were presented. Among the composers represented were Handel, Schubert, Bach, Brahms, Mendelssohn, and Gershwin. Mr. Halladay also presented one of his own composition, "In the Night’s Mystic Light”. Mr. Fisher joined Mr. Halladay in a duet, "Watchman! What of the Night?”, by J. Sarjeant for the closing number. Miss Gulah Hoover served as the accompanist for this number.

Male Chorus Makes Debut

Fisher Directs; Orr And Hoover Solo

Under the direction of Professor Nevin W. Fisher, the Male Chorus of McPherson College made then-first public appearance by singing in chapel Friday morning.

The numbers sung by the chorus were: "Thou Art my Shepherd,” "Immortal Love Forever Full,” and "Oh. Master Let Me Walk with Thee.”

Ronald Orr and Harold Hoover sang solos which added a great deal to the program. Their songs were: "Yoemans Wedding Song,” and “You’ll Remember Me,” respectively.

Journalists Convene

Delegates to the convention are: Paul Dannelley, Spectator editor-in-chief, John Trostle, Spectator busi-ness manager, Ernest Dale, Spectator managing editor, and Clarence Bun-yan, Spectator column Editor. The four are making the trip by automo-bile, leaving Wednesday afternoon. They plan to arrive home Sunday.

The Associated Collegiate Press convention is held for all heads of all colleges and university publications in the United States belonging to the Associated Collegiate Press. Various roundtables and discussions are held not only for the college newspaper, but also for the college annual.

In the absence of Paul Dannelley, editor-in-chief, Ernest Dale, manag-ing editor, and John Trostle, business manager, campus editors, Maxine Ruehlen and Marilynn Sandy are in charge of the editorial departmentof the paper, with Wilbur Linville, assistant business manager, and Na-than Jones, advertising manager in charge of the business department. Last year’s ACP convention was held at the Book-Cadillac Hotel in Detroit, Michigan.

jumping over ditches, it just doesn’t make a very good jack rabbit. While coming home from the Salina game Saturday night, the Thompson auto-mobile had an encounter with a corner and it would seem that the corner came out the big end of the horn, for it didn’t get its glass broken or top caved in. We’re all glad the resulting bruises and cuts were as mild as they were. Maurice Gish has no dillusions now about how a Hindu feels when he sits on broken glass. Leora Dobrinski isn’t stuck-up this week just because she’s stiff-necked —that stiff neck is the real McCoy.

And Betty Kimmell says she dit-toed a black-and-blue mark which she first acquired on the skating party. Poor Kenny has his leg bunged up as well as his car. According to Imojean Sheller, those two ouchy-looking places on her nose were caused by pressure on her glasses. Not that she wears glasses, but her version sounds even worse than what really happened. Maybe she just doesn’t want to admit that she doesn’t keep a very steady seat while riding and has a collision with the windshield. Glen Swinger’s tape comes on a funny place on his head, it looks like he might have had to saw a horn off, or sumpin. Anyhow all the victims were up and tickin’ the next day.

A most desirable goal for McPherson College to is to become a member on the approved list of The Association of American Universities.

To reach the above goal the success of graduates in schools is of high value.

Of the 65 graduates in the last eight graduating classes have engaged or are engaged in graduate study the following14 fields of study are represented: Agriculture, Chemistry Auction, English, Engineering, History, Home Economic, Idustrial Arts, Law, Medicine, Ministry, Music, Speech Sociology.

The above graduates were or are found in the following 19 institutions: Bethany Biblical Seminary, Boston Univer-sity, Colorado State College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts, Greeley State Teachers College, Iowa State College, Kansas State College, Kansas University, Union Theolog-ical Seminary, University of Chicago, University of Colo-rado, University of Denver, University of Iowa, University of Minnesota, and University of Washington.

Tea for Halladay’s

quaintance with a number of their former classmates who serve on the McPherson College faculty.

The Halladays were here from North Manchester, Indiana where Mr. Halladay is the Director of Music in Manchester College, one of McPherson’s sister colleges. During his stay here Professor Halladay presented several lectures and a joint recital with Professor Fisher on the basis of

exchange programs between Machester College and McPherson College.

Mr. Halladay serves on the mission of Music Education Board of Christian Education Church of Education with Mr. Through this and other work other a long-standing friends been built.

Approximately fifty people served. Mrs. Fisher was assisted Mrs. Metzler and Miss Lehn are both former classmates Halladays.

Women of Macollege and wives of the professors were guests of the Women's Athletic Association at an Autumn Tea. Thursday evening from 4 o'clock until ft o'clock in the W. A. A lounge Room, which was decorated with autumn leaves and out flowers.

Doris Voshell, president, and Helen Davis, treasurer of the W. A. A. and the only two senior girls on the cabinet poured.

Muriel Lamle, Maxine Ruehlen, and June Brock us were in charge of the planning and purchasing.

The afternoon’s musical program was arranged by Lucy Blough, Isabel Crumpacker, and Kathleen Brubaker, Miss. Alice Frantz and Bernice Guthals were in charge of the service. This tea is the first of a number of teas and other socials which will be given by the W. A. A. after every sport season.

A medley of popular pieces was played by Leora Dobrinski. Blanche Geisert presented a humorous read-ing. Kathryn McRae, Doris Ikenberry, and Grace Giffen sang several trio numbers.

Doubly entertained by two outstanding men, the Monday chapel audience listened attentively to Professor Paul Halladay of Manchester College and Reverend A. C. Miller, formerly of Twin Falls, Idaho, and now of Pottstown, Pennsylvania.

Professor Halladay rendered a vocal selection. “My Journey’s End.” He was accompanied by Professor Kevin W. Fisher.

Reverend Miller father of Doris, who is a freshman at Macampus spoke on “Being a Brother.’’ One of the most essential things in being a brother is a merry heart. “Are we equal to the occasions of life?” is a question we should ask ourselves.

“Be willing to check up on your-. selves,” said Rev. Miller. Another thing to remember is that we cannot be helpful by being boastful. To be a real brother, we must “see the sunshine and forget the mire." will transport the college convention delegates.

Cities of interest that will be included in the itinerary will be Kansas City, St. Louis, Louisville Ky., Lexington, W. Va., Washington D. C., Wheeling, W. Va., Columbus Ohio, and Springfield, Illinois.

Registration for the conference at Bridgewater begins at 4:30 on Friday afternoon, and the conference officially closes at noon Sunday.

Thanksgiving Day is the one na-tional festival which turns on home life. It is not a day of ecclesiastical saints. It is not a national anniversary. It is not a day celebrating a religious event. It is a day of thanksgiving for the year’s history.

Thanksgiving Day

With steadfast and unwavering faith, with hard and patient toll,

The Pilgrims wrung their harvest from a strange and sterile soil, And when the leaves turned red and gold beneath the autumn sun.

They knelt beside the scanty sheaves their laboring hands had won,

And each grave elder, in his turn, with bowed and reverent head, Give thanks to bounteous Heaven for the miracle of bread.

And so was born Thanksgiving Day.

That little dauntless band,

Beset by deadly perils in a wild and alien land,

With hearts that held no fear of death, with stern, unbending wills, And faith as firmly founded as the grim New England hills Though pitiful the yield that sprang from that unfruitful sod, Remembered in their harvest time the goodly grace of God.

God grant us grace to look on this, our glorious native land,

As but another princely gift from His almighty hand May we prove worthy of His trust and keep its every shore Protected from the murderous hordes that bear the torch of war,

And be the future bright or dark God grant we never may

Forget the reverent spirit of that _}first Thanksgiving Day.

J. J. Montague

We Give thanks for the privilege of living in America, for the privilege of being Americans.

We give thanks that the torch of culture is still burning brightly in the land of the free.

We give thanks that we have not lost our faith in the ultimate tri- umph of right.

Sunday night the group will be at the Church of the Brethren, at Washington, D. C., and several students will participate in the program of the evening.

The majority of the group intends to be back in McPherson on Wednesday, November 26, in order that some may go on a deputation tour during Thanksgiving holidays.

This Student Volunteer Conference was held on McPherson College campus last year.

When the frost is on the pumpkin -and the corn is on the shock, etc. etc. Do you know that there are only four more shopping days until Thanksgiving. If you haven’t discovered a convenient turkey roost already then you’d better get in gear. If you can’t afford the turkey, or find a convenient roost, or get invited to someone's house for Thanksgiving dinner, don’t let it worry you, because chicken tastes just as good, and roast beef contains just as many calories. In fact, if you eat in a restaurant, you may as well order chicken because that’s probably what you’ll get anyway.

Thanksgiving, like other national holidays, is a period of open season on pedestrians and automobile travelers alike. The motto seems to be to drink as much as you can, drive as fast as you can, and kill as many as you can because Monday morning you go back to work and won’t have another chance until Christmas vacation. Perhaps the abolition of national holidays would save more lives than the abolition of war. About the only difference is that people spend less time preparing for national holidays and the killing is done on a more friendly basis, not with malicious intent. Tragically, the most common comment after holidays is not of the beauty of the country passed through, but how long it took to get there and the fact that we passed everything on the road. Oh well, so it goes, after all, what would the coroners do for a living if national holidays were done away

Although one should be thankful for the blessings of life the year around and not just on November 28, or 21, if you please; perhaps the most appropriate time would be the day after the holidays are over and we are safely home in one piece.

Thanksgiving to the college student means a chance to go home, to be beamed over and admired by the family, to drive the family car, to make up for pounds lost in college dining halls, and to impress the hometown guys and gals with an air of worldliness, a taste for culture, and a store of big words.

Reviewing my text thus far, I am disappointed. I have painted an exceedingly black picture of an American tradition long standing, a sacred institution that to every American should be welcomed as a time set aside to expressing thanks to God for a warmer smile, a more generous horn of plenty than has ever been bestowed upon any nation.

Alter taxing on two non-confer ence opponents from the neighboring state to the north, Nebraska, the Bulldogs tonight meet an Oklahoma foe, the Northwestern Teachers of Alva. The Sooners have had an exceptionally strong aggregation this year and will undoubtedly provide plenty of opposition for McPherson tonight. The game will be in the local stadium.

Early in the season the Teachers met another Kansas conference team, the Bethel Graymaroons, who were perhaps the strongest grid squad in the conference by the close of the season after getting off to a slow start. In this game the Kansans were victors by a 6 to 0 count.

After playing the Southwestern Moundbuilders to a scoreless tie in another early season affair, the Teachers earlier this week again met the Builders in a game at Anthony which was part of a celebration sponsored by the Anthony Chamber of Commerce. In this game Alva lost by a 12 to 0 score.

This week's defeat at the hands of the Central conference foe will undoubtedly make tonight’s foe more determined than ever, and after a defeat in their final conference meeting last week, the Bulldogs will likewise be out for a win.

The Teachers have had an out-standing record as far as injuries received during the season are concerned and at no time have they had to alter their starting line-up because of injured players. Barring injuries received during their encounter with Winfield, the Teachers will probably use their usual lineup.

McPherson on the other hand, has been less fortunate, and during the past two weeks have had to continue without their star back, Jack Vetter. In last week’s encounter with Kansas Wesleyan, Vetter entered the game on several occasions to make several beautiful punts which wilted Coyote threats. He will probably not see much action tonight, and will see the closing fame of his brilliant college career from the sidelines.

Also playing his last game of the | season will be Captain Raymond | “Squeak” Meyer, playing his fourth season at the center position for the Canines. “Squeak” has been all-conference in two of his three seasons with the Bulldogs, and along with Vetter is expected to again receive the honor.

The third Bulldog veteran to play his last game will be senior Wilbur Bullinger, a two-year letterman. After playing in the backfield previously. Bullinger was moved up to the guard post this season, where he has been a steady line-man.

Probable Bulldog starters for tonight will probably be Captain “Squeak” Meyer at the pivot position, flanked by Goertz and Bullinger at guards. Tackles will probably be Collett and Mohler, and the end spots will probably be filled by French and Pauls, although an injury might keep French on the bench. Probable starters will be Buller, Brubaker, Callen, and Floyd.

Kansas is going to have an All Star game. Coached by Emil Liston of Baker and Fran Welch of Emporia, an All Star squad of Kansas College seniors will meet the Fort Riley Army eleven at Kansas State’s Memorial Stadium on December 6. This is a benefit game planned by the Manhattan United Service Organization. The funds from this game, the first of its kind in the state of Kansas, will be used for the recreational benefit of the men at Fort Riley and Camp Funston.

Each of the eighteen colleges in the state of Kansas will be represented by at least one member on the squad. To be eligible for the game a player must have completed his intercollegiate football competition this fall, be nominated by his coach, and chosen by the All-Star committee headed by Coaches Liston and Welch and E. C. Quigley, prominent official from Topeka.

Among the collegiate stars eligible for this game are Ralph Miller, K. U.’s passer deluxe; Kayo Eminot, Washburn scat back; Larry Tim-mons, Baker guard; Roy Bartel, Bethel fullback; along with our own “Squeak” Meyer and Jack Vetter.

The All Stars will meet stiff opposition from the Fort Riley team. Spearheading the attack of the Army eleven is “Benny” Sheridan, former All American for Notre Dame as well as Ohio State's Al Litwak and “Toughy” Trosko, former blocking back for Tom Harmon of Michigan.

The selection of the All Stars will be made early next week and the squad will report to Coaches Liston and Welch, Dec. 1 for a week’s practice. During their week’s stay in Manhattan the team will be entertained by college and community organizations.

Bethel And Ottawa In Second Place; Wesleyan Is Third, Others Follow

The Kansas Conference football schedule came to a close last week- end with Baker walking off with the title by winning over Ottawa in the final game of the season for both teams. Pre-season dope had not rated Baker much more than second or third place in the final standings. Ottawa was the surprise team of the season. Pre-season dope had Ottawa in last place because of the loss of so many players. It must have been only rumored or perhaps only supposition because the Braves came through with flying colors.

Another surprise team of the season was the Bethel Gray Maroons, who tied for second place in the conference. The Gray-Maroons had a good defensive team as evidenced by

Glancing over last week's game with Kansas Wesleyan, one notices many encouraging features as well as bad points.

The defense of the Bulldogs inside their own ten yard line was beautiful to behold the first quarter. Eighteen times the Coyotes had the ball inside the Bulldogs ten yard line and yet they couldn't push it across.

And then midway in the second quarter an enviable record was brought to an end. Junior French had to be taken out of the ball game with an injury. “Frenchie” had played every minute of every conference game and had played every minute of every ball game except about five minutes of the opening game against Midland.

Among the unfortunate incidents was a blocking of a McPherson punt midway in the second quarter. This was the first punt the Bulldogs had had blocked all year.

And then the most regrettable incident of all was the deliberate kneeing of Dee Miller by Paul Dupree of the Coyotes in front of the Bulldog bench and the Salina Journal's defense of Dupree’s action. This has not been the only regrettable action of one of Gene Johnson's boys. The actions of Gene Johnson and of many of his athletes have not been to the credit of the conference the past couple of years.

Baker	W 5	L 1	T 0	Pts 73	Op. 6
Ottawa	4	1	1	40	21
Bethel	4	1	1	40	6
Kansas Wesleyan	4	2	0	121	39
College Of Emporia	1	5	0	20	78
McPherson	1	5	0	13	68
Bethany	1	5	0	40	99

starting at 8:00 and continuing on into the afternoon. Details will appear on front page in this edition.

Archery Continues

Wind, mud, heat, cold—nothing stops the WAA’s “archerettes.” Two

Dog Defeated By Four Touchdowns At Salina

Hold Coyotes Eighteen Times Within Seven Yard Line

Last Saturday night the Bulldogs lost their final conference game to the Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes by a score of 27 to 0. The Bulldogs held the Coyotes eighteen times inside of the seven yard line.

The Wesleyan club scored twice in the second period with DuPree going over from the three yard line and again from the twenty-four. Van Pelt kicked both extra points. The Coyotes scored twice in the third period, the first coming on a series of passes with the final play being a pass to Egbert in the end zone. The last scoring drive came as Van Pelt carried a punt back to his own forty-one yard line from where he tossed a pass to Egbert for nineteen yards and on the next play Van Pelt spun and shot through the weak side forty-one yards to score. He passed to El-sasser for the extra point.

This was the last conference game for Vetter, Meyer, and Bullinger. Vetter was favoring an injured knee suffered in the Chadron game.

Junior French, Walt Pauls. Dick Callen, and Melvin Mohler were taken out of the game on account of injuries.

Wesleyan 27	McPherson 0
LE—Steiner	French
LT—Jacobs	Collett
LG—Queen	Bullinger
C—Keeler	Meyer
RH—Noyce	Goertz
RT—Hargrave	Mohler
RE—Egbert	Pauls
Q—Van Pelt	Callen
LH—Cannon	Brubaker
RH—DuPree	Buller
F—Evans	Floyd

Women’s Athletics

“Dude Ranch” being the theme carried out by the WAA girls for their high school play day, guests will be met by the WAAer’s in boots, cowboy hats and shirts. This is the annual high school playday and will be carried out in the physical ed. building Saturday, November 2 2,

Have Autumn Tea

Women of Macollege were guests of the WAA Thursday, November 20, at the Autumn Tea. New members were formally initiated at this social event. Last Wednesday, a mock initiation for ail the new members was held in the gymnasium. In the gym game room, and being blindfolded, the girls had to go through chair legs, walk the plank, tumble on springs, and follow the old members while they took them through other awkward places.

Callen Joins Air Corps

Dick Callen, Junior quarterback will be playing his last collegiate foot ball game tonight. On Tuesday of this week Dick Joined the Naval Air Corps; however he will not be inducted into service until February.

Callen has been a bulwark on the Bulldog squad for three years, played his high school football at Canton with Wilbur Bullinger who is also playing his last game this evening.

WAA Invites Eighty-four High Schools Here for Playday

Debaters To Pittsburg For Intercollegiate Tourney

General Playday Program Will Last Until Tomorrow Afternoon

Thespian Play “Mrs. Moonlight” Gains Polish As Cast Rehearses