Mercer University - Cauldron Yearbook (Macon, GA)

Text from Pages 1 - 210 of the 1911 volume:

-V,: H- ’ : A ■ • - NINETEEN HUNDRED AND ELEVEN VOLUME ONE MERCER UNIVERSITY Macon, Georgia i 'PJjg ( jhiirm I1 was aid by Lanier (ask the Freshmen) that. given the raw ma- ----- = tennis (ask the Ec. men) : to-wit (ask like hut year lawyer ), wife. children, a friend or two, and a house. then the two essentials of a home are a fire and music ; and since we can do without the fire half the lime (ask the Dormitory boys), the one essential is music (ask the Band) Another American poet has insisted that our national note is his “barbaric yawp (ask the Glee Club) ; and an English essayist speaks of the Ull era new of certam young journalists as the magnificent roaring of th young lion ” (ask the Editors). Now, gentle reader, you will find the raw materials of this college life of ours inside the CAULDRON; you will find the fire undernralh. il you have ihc spark still in you; and if your youthful college spint has not wholly died out of you, the crackle of these few dry sticks in the flames will be music in your ears. As for the “yawp’ and the roaring. you see they are involved in the charm (ask President Lowell). THF, FAMILIAR SPIRIT: Now. if you should fail to divine the secret of the matter from any of the above named sources, we, the editors, would suggest, out of a full and rich experience, that you ask. not the man,” but the woman,—one who is not only a most competent librarian, but a whole library in herself, with a w hole heart (and, incidentally, fancy free?); who, if ever a Freshman wants a theme to placate the gods of rhetoric, or a Senior a paper to satisfy the critics; who, if ever (he Literary Club needs a program, or the Orchestra wants an accompanist, or the Sophomore a French dictionary; who, when the Mcrccrian is to scintillate, or the Orange and Bltulf is to snap, or the cauldron to bubble;—who. in a word, when- ever and wherever a plot-boiler just must be had,—is sympathetic and long-suffering, a very present help— i'itifiS illlif (PtOfl; tiopiir —all things to all college men if by all means she may save some from ‘‘Double, double toil and trouble. BOUND BY THE NATIONAL LIBRARY BINDERY CO. OF GA. sPec.a Lj- _ C 33.4- . Jts e'3 s' 4 5 TH E CAUL DR ON 1911 ii m ' ii |-iw The CuutJron Editors As They W ere— 6 THE C A U i. D R Q N 1 11 As They Are— R. C Gri.mum A. C Tirr W, G Robert� EJilOr-in-CKifi Bunne� Mann ci Amitini L llQf j. D. Nasii S, D, Cwkumd C. N. Olifhant Ari incilior Akuiluil Bunn-r� Mgr. Amitini Lditar As They Shalt Be. ZTbe jfacultv) THE CAULDRON 1911 SAMUEL YOUNG JAMESON, D D , LL D, PfttMtrtiN-r, THE CAULDRON 1911 ELDRED JOHN FORRESTER. D. D- WILLIAM FRANCIS GJDLEY, B,S„ P1 .C Tht Bible and Biblical Literature. Materia McJita and Pharmacy 10 WILLIAM EMERA GODFREY, A M , jPAjiihei and Aiitanaat , JOHN GREEN HARRISON. D.D., Philosophy and Education. THE C A ULDRON I 9 I I m 7 EDWARD THOMAS HOLMES. AM, JOHN SCOTT MURRAY. A M Latin f.augaagr and Litefatufr. (.reefy l jngtuter and Literature Fftnth Language and Literature JAMES FREEMAN SELLERS. M-A . Dean of School or PhaHMac'% Ghcmistrl? and Geology. CARL WILLIAM STEED. A M , English Language and Literature 1 H E C A -U -1. • D R O N P9 1 l_ SOLON BOLIVAR COUSINS, A, B Associate Professor of English JAMES S. SNODDY, A. B.. Associate Prof rotor of English. CHARLES CRAWFORD STROUD. A. B.. M .D . Director of Athletics. SENIOR’S HOPE n $£ THE CAULDRON 1911 Senior Class .Motto; Go pul your creed into your deed. OFFICERS Prfiidfnl A. B. CONGKR Vice-President E. M. Lancaster Secretary T. F. Sellers T rcaiurer C. SCRUGGS Historian j. B. Norman Poet J. C. Farmer Orator W. E. Roberts Prophet N. F. Williamson I jist Will and Testament R. L. Meeks 14 T H E C A U L D R O N 1911 Franklin Joseph Amis, A. B.. Pii. G. Doc.” Nwnan. Ga, Graduate in both literary and pharmacy departments. President Phi Delta Literary Society, 1911 ; Alembic Club; Assistant in Chemistry. 1909-11. “From the ravn of his b aJ to the i«lc of hh fett he u all mirth. Charles Otis Baird, A. B, Oats. Orchard Hill, Ga. Entered Sophomore. Member Phi Delta' Literary Society; Alembic Club; Student member Athletic Council, 1910-11; Bus- iness Manager Orange and Black. 1911. A, T, fi, '7 Jart Jo all that may become a nan, Jt’Via (fore Jo mate u noM. Harley Jackson Ballew, A. B, “Reverend. Lctilia, N, C. Entered Sophomore. President Phi Delta Uterary Society; President Ministerial Asso- ciat ion. 1910-11. “I ho fir, Trim, I {tar nothing a arc the Jolng of a BTOifg thing. IS THE CAULDRON 1911_K Aioen Emmett Barnes, Jr.., A. B. Emmelt. Macon. Ga, Entered junior Claw 1909 from Auburn, Member Gresham High School Club; Ma- con Club; Grouch Club; and Tennis Club; Number Two Club. S. A. E. ''They jay fAtri hat men art moulded out 0 faults, Anil, for the mwi, become mwcA mwc iJW teffer Few teinif 41 fitlfe fcaJ.” Thurston Thomas Benton, A. B. “Bent.” Commerce, Ga. Member Ciceronian Literary Society; Alembic Club; Number 1'wo Club. He reads much; He it a treat observer. anJ he lu-elft Quite through the deeds of men Clay Binion. A. B. Clay. Cuibbert. Ga. ‘V arsity Football. 1908-09-10; Varsity Basketball. 1910-1 I ; Member Tennis Club; k. K. K.; Number Two Club, 4� . i, W, He mho dependi upon his mind and limbs, Heeds neither eotfy or bladder mhen he smims. 16 THE C A U LDR.'ON 1911 John James Brock, A. B. Jayjay,” Comrlia, Ga. Member Phi Delta Literary Society; Assistant Biology Laboratory. A proper man, at one ihall tee in a mtnimr'j Jajj.” Earle Clark Calhoun, B. L., A. B. Earle. Eastman, (ja. Received degree of B„ L. from Mercer Law School, 1910: Member Non-Fraternity Organization, and ili President, 1909-10; Phi Delta Literary Society; Spring Term Debater, I9|0; Impromptu Debater, 1911; V. M C. A. Cabinet, 1906-09 KnowleJfc jj priurtf fJurt fiic has learned so much ; ll ndom is humble lhal he no iMOfe. Roy Emmette Calhoun, A. B. ‘Red.’ Eastman, Ga. F.ntcrcd special class September, 1909. Member Phi Delta Literary Society, and Non-Fraternity Organization, He � u in logic a great critic. Profoundly tlfilleJ in armlylii : He eoirlj Jiilinguiih and divide A hair miti south and unith-weit side. ' 7 T • H E C A U L -D R O N 1911____________Sjjg Clifford Carpenter. A. B. Carp.” WaleSka, Gu Member Phi Delta Literary Society. Jun- ior Law Class. 191 0-1 I. 5o 01 the tip oi hh nrWoin? tongue. All l(inJi of argunrenit and t uciliitns Jrep— James Hamilton Carswell, A. B. ‘’Ham ’ Heplizibab, Ga. Member Phi Delta Literary Society: Ministerial Association. Evtrp ht)i hh fault, and honcity n his Clark Eric Clement. A. B. Mark. ' Mofgaoton, Ga, President Class. 1907-08: Member Jun- ior I .aw Class, 1910-1 1 ; Phi Delta Literary Society; Fall Term Debater. 1908: Cham- pion Debater, 1909; Blue. Ridge Debater. 1909; Editor of Books and Authors” de- partment Mercerian. 1909-10; Editor-in- Chicf-elect of Mercer inn, 1910-1 I ■ Coach ill History, 1909-10; Instructor ill History and English. 1910-11; Mercer Literary Club; Senior Class Orator on Commence- ment Day. '7 am Sir Oracle, And ahen f opt my fipj. lei i� i . oti 18 T (IE CAULDRON 1911 Abram Benjamin Conger. A. R. Abe. I if ton, (jj. Member Ciceronian Literary Society; Im- promptu Debater. 1910-11; Champion De- bater. 19| 0; Blue Ridge Debater, 1910; President Athletic Association, 1909-10; President Senior Class. 1910-11; 'Vanity Football. 1909-10; K, K. 1C Social Club; Crouch Club. l . A. w. “He hat keen pielfeJ ant from tht floc , ui the particular Wether U tor the hf{!.“ Starhett Dobson Copeland. Cope, Sugar Valley, Ga. Entered Sophomore. Member Ciceronian Literary Society; Assistant Business Manager Cauldron. 1911; Editor “By the Way Mercerian, 1909-10; Grouch Club. Mer- cer Literary Club: Y. M. C. A. Cabinet, 1909-10. Of mJr merit On rhrl yinf you youw f may |Wfe.” Perrv Franklin Davis. A. B P, F. Newberry. Fla, Memlwr Phi Delta Literary Society; Ministerial Association: Glee Club, 1909; President Florida Club; Y. M. C. A. Cab- inet, (910, Hnralio. then ml rVri in juil a triad dr e'er uty ennvtnaiitm enpej withal, 19 I HE C'A-U I D R ON 1911 5 K m. Hal McCluney Davison, A.B., Ptr.G. “Hal, Greensboro, Ga. Gradual ' in both literary and pharmacy department� : Member Pin Delta Literary Society; Assistant Business Manager Mer- ccnan, 1909-10; Business Manager Mer- ccnan. 1910-11; 'Varsity Football, 1910; Manager Literary Club. ''Til frrauly truly blent, vhax red and a hite Nature i otrn street and cunning band tar, rin. John Mitchell Etheredce, A. B. “John. Jackson. Ga. Entered Sophomore. Member Ciceronian Literary Society: Member and Secretary Ministerial Association, 1910-11. Whine n ir in (Ae cambat at gentle at bright. Ne'er carried a heart-itmn s aji on lit blade. James Carson Farmer, A. B, Jayscc. Luella, Ga. Member Junior Law Class, 1910-11; Member Ciceronian Literary Society; L. G, I Club; Champion Tennis Club; Senior Class Poet. K. , T ‘‘f have krturchl Cal Jen opinions from all svrtt of pr aple THE CAULDRON 1911 John Hora Gautier, A. B.. Ph. G. “Grandpa ” Macon. Ga. Graduate in both literary and pharmacy departments. Member Macon Club; Alem- bic Club; Manager Basketball. 1909-10. K. 5. Jfr'i'lA mare capacity for Icpc, than earth Bciiot� on moit of mortal mould and birth. Alt us Louis Benson Greenf.. A. B. Alphonso 1-con Beowulf. Ball Ground, Ga, Member Alembic Club. I am not in the roll of romniaji men. Richmond Clinton Gresham. A. B. Dick. Mt. Airy, Ga. Enleied Sophomore. Member Phi Della Literary Society; Ministerial Association; Mercer Literary Club; Alembic Club; Ten- ms Club; Y. M. C. A. Cabinet. 1909-10- I I ; Assistant in Chemistry, 1909-10; Ath- letic Editor Mercerian, 1909-10: Editor-in- chief Cauldron, 1911; Manager Football, 1910; Winner Blalock Sciente Medal, 1910. K, i, 1. ;rv r. m luch apt and giaciaia tpardi That aged tan plap truant til hi lofts. And iwunget hrarinifs arc quilt ravhhtd; So meet and v-olirh c it hit Jiteeurte 21 ;f: ] HE CAULPRO-N 1911_gjH Jesse Eugene Hall, A. B, Jessw. Calhoun, Ga, Member Phi Della literary Society; Ministerial Association , College Band; Non- Fratermty Organisation. “Mf only ho ofc� , (Cere Roman's loolft. And telly'I oil they're taught me Fred Herndon, A. B. “Fred, Elbertou, Ga. Member Phi Delta Literary Society; Tennis Club; 'Varsity Football, 1910, i. N. H'liilf you lire, tell the truth and ihamc the devil. Theodore Judson Herring. A. B. “Protagorae. Pirrelta. Fla Member Ciceronian Literary Society; Mmisteri.il Association: Bachelor’s Club. “He fc u a it Mar. onJ a ripe and good one. 22 THE CAULDRON 1911 m Robertson Riley Hollingsworth, A. B. M Rail-Road. Sylvester. Ga, Member anti thrice President Phi Delta Literary Society; Fall Term Debater. 1910. AnJ trkile 4tl Itrtglh dcltlle and leaf (hf hush. There shall steppe in other men anil catch thr hutJet, Gordon B. Hurlbutt. A. b. ‘Gordon. Point Clear, Ala. Entered Senior Class from Mississippi College: Member Ministerial Association. “The embodiment of him 1vhont logic and sermons canne wnrincr James Exum Jelks, A, B. Jim.” Macon. Ga. Member Macon Club. 4s. A. W. “He it of O eery melancholy disposition.' THE CAULDRON 19 11 m Grover Cleveland Kirkley, A, B. ’Trite.” Wilsooville. Ala. Entered Sophomore. Member Ciceronian Literary Society; Ministerial Association; Alabama Club. Ojw that metis the tfuttfa cf klaz ntnf pen , Alexander Stephens Kittle. A. B. Kittle. Leo, Ga, E-lntcrcd Sophomore. Member and Treas- urer Phi Delta Literary Society. “Measure jiour height fcji the ihaJt it casta. Edgar Marvin Lancaster. A, B. “LanbusterT Shady Dale, Ga. Vice-President Senior Class. “OM «hit of Count. ime-hniutureJ Lon easier. 24 m E CAULDRON 1911 Til m. John Lawson Lawrence. A. B. Mu 5. Clopion, Cia. Member and President Ciceronian Liters ary Society; Ministerial Association; Im- promptu Debater. 1910: 'Varsity Football, 1910. 'Hia Chtialionitii Ipji muscular.’' John Herman McArthur, A. B. Mac. Ml. Vernon, Qa. Member Ciceronian Literary Society; S, A. E. “A ( inJ of excellent Jumf t ircourit.” Ralph Leonidas Meeks, A, B. ■‘Bobby. Homer, Ca, Member Junior Law Class, 1910-1 I; President Phi Delta Literary Society; Fall Term Debater, 1909; Impromptu Debater, 1911 ; Coach in History, 1911; Assistant Manager Football, 1910; Editor-in-Chief Mercerian, 1910-1 I ; Champion Debater. |9| | ; Crouch Club; Mercer Literary Club; Testator of Senior Class. nJ fun in cl pirn. Hate camfttunj of oJJrly. fra He a Who reUahtJ a lotfe on.! rejoic'd 25 THE CAULDRON 1911 George Ellis Mills. A. H. George. Calhoun, Ga. Member Alembic Club; Grouch Club; K, K. K. Social Club; I emus Club; . T- a “Math liitjl u 1 trearmeu of the fltlh, James Dkaking Nash. A. B. “Jaydee. Norwood. Ga, President Ciceronian Uieraiy Society; Spring Term Debater, 1910; Fall Term Debaler. 1910: Impromptu Debater. 1911; Cartoonist Mercerian. 1909-10-11: Car- toonist Cauldron. 19] |; Member Mercer Literary Club. i,o, xAom vhn IfttoW thee not, no toorjj tan putnl, AnJ tW Srfio tpujm (hat, all farjy arc faint. John Broadus Norman, A. B. Pee Wee. Norwood, Ga. Entered Sophomore. Member Circcronian Literary Society; Historian Senior Class; “Nil laclreJ, IcHcrcJ hratr-hrau collar ShofeJ him the gentleman anJ tchelar.' I ' H ’ FL CAULDRON 1911 m mm Charles Newton Oliphant, A. B. Billiken,” Wiens, Gd Member Phi Della I .ilcrary Society; Mercer ljterary Club; Alembic Club; K. K K- Social ( tub; Tennis Club; ’Varsity Baseball. 1909} Captain Baseball, 1911; Associate lidilor Cauldron, 1911; A. T. U Voung in limbi, m judgment olj Jesse Daughton Overstreet. A. B, ‘‘Socrates.” Macon, Ca. Member Ministerial Association. '7 tetntrate the man Ir iaic heittl jj inirm, tt'lmt htmii are pure, trhott Jeefrine and mhoic lift Coincidents exhibit lucid proof That he it hone it in the sac red come. James Archie Roberts, A. B. Hobo. Dounlas. Ga Entered Senior Class from University of Geoigia; Member Junior Law Class. 1910- I I ; N, n. B.; . A. ©. ’ Tfcere'! npffcrmg i'll can Jlrrll in ««A a temple, 27 T HE C a U ■ L D RON 1911 m. Will Eph Roberts, B. L, A, 1.5 Eph,” Cfdartown, Gi- Graduatc in both literary afld low depart merits. Member Ciceronian Literary So- ciety: Fall Term Debater, 1908-09; Mem- ber K. K. K. Social Club; I emu� Club, Grouch Club; 'Vanity Football, 1909; Assistant Manager Baseball Team. 1910; Manager, 191 I ; Senior Class Orator; Vice- President Senior Law Class, X. II.K; k. A. “Thau ft wh a lcmt iv. If try. piffliunr fellow, HasI to mue i wil and mirih, mJ spleen atom thee, Theft a no thing with (Ace, nor wilhoul Itrc. William Gorbon Robertson. A. B. Gordon ' Gainesville, Ga, Filtered Sophomore; President Pin Delta Literary Society; Secretary Class, 1909-10; Secretary V. M. C. A., 1910-11; Assis- tant Editor Cauldron. 1911: Member Mer- cer Literary Club; Law Class Debater, So bailed he from Am hrilh !ii umptrness and jlrnlJeitfU and hcin-ar and f cdn William Raymond Robinson, A, B Kid. Carrollton. Ga. President Ciceronian Literary Society; Spnng Term Debater, 1911; Fieasuret V. M. C. A.. 1909-10; Associate Editor Met cerian, 1910-11; Lust Ldiior-m-Chiet Orange and Black. I9||; Member Mercer Literary Club; i. V OI good no tit! at par Is mul af a literal eJaetrlion. 28 9$$ THE CAULDRON 1911 Chester Scruggs. A. B. Cheslei. 11.ilma Ga. Entered Sophomore. Member Ciceconian Literary Society: Non-Fraternity Organiza- lion; Alembic Club; Tennis Club; Treasurer Class, 1909-10-1 I; Assistant Manager Basketball, 1910 11. Grouch Club. l-iia hctlfi dfl.j hanJ, hath opin anJ talk free ; For � Adl Sr Adi he gibes. fciial hm i he thoOn’ Augustus Frank Sellers, A B “Doctor, Valdcsta, Ga Member Ciceronian Literary Society; Ministerial Association. In Au ifary prompt ill every fall, He italch'J, and wept, aiul fell, and pray'd for «Ji.' Tom Fort Sellers. A. B, Tom Macon, Ga, Member Ciceronian JjteTary Society; Tennis Club; Alembic Club: Secretary Class, 1910-11 ; Grouch Club; Mercer Li- teracy Club; S. A. K. HA freal awn u mode up of qim ilcri l ial met! r maJrc gfatt MUMPCM. 29 THE 1 A • U • L • r R ■ O N ! 9 II William Merron Sentell, A, B. “Plato. Summerville, Ca. Member Phi Della Literary Society; Ministerial Assoclalton. And (itoaiige to my) he practiced mhot he pleached. Wiley Hartsfield Simms, A. B '“Wiley.Macon. Ga. Filtered with class of 1910, out of col- lege, 1909-10: Assistant in Chemistry. 1910-11; President Alembic Club, 1911. Men at few Word ate tfre iejl men. Ht hath a daily beauty in hit life. Drure Fletcher Stamps. A. B 'D. F“ Carrollton. Ga. ILnlered Sophomore; Member Phi Della Literary Society; Spring T erm Debater. I9|0; Vice-President Ministerial Associa- tion. 1910-11 JO T H E CAULDRON m 9 I I 'I William B. Suddeth, A. B Prep. Wintcrvillc. Ga. Member Phi Delta Literary Society; Cap- tain Scrub Football Team. 1910; ’Vanity Baseball, 1908-09-1 0-1 I; Grouch Club; Tennis Club. “A hit. a very palpable hit f Amos Chapman Tift, A. B. Mouse. 11lion, Ga. Member I ermis Club, K. K. K- Sacral Club; Champion Bowler, 1909; Scrub bool ball. Assistant Manager Basketball, 1909-10; Business Manager Cauldron, 1911; Mercer Literary Club; T. A. • . “ I man of jorercijn purl� he i� s� (c«nV ; ifrf fit It J in arts. Nolhinf ketome him ilt ihai ho mouU Hell. Tiny Walter Tippett. A. B. Tip. Tippettvillc, Ga. Member Phi Delta Literary Sociely; Y. M. C- A. Cabinet, 1909-10: President Class, 1909-10; Manager Basketball. 1910-11, fit W the miUtsi manner',i man That ever icutltcd ship of cut a throat. 3t T Ii E CAULDRON I 9 1 mi James I Ienrv Walker, Jr., A. B. Bubber. Grittin. Ga. Entered Sophomore; Member Glee Club, 1909-10-11; Band. 1909-10; Y. M. C. A. Cabinet, 1910-1 1 ; Coach in Mathema- tics; Head Assistant in Physics; 5. N. Yiufi if you lilft, but Jon'l gel out of breath, H'orfc if ]wu rill, hut Jon'l it morlfrJ lo Jeeih.'' Norman Francis Williamson, A. B. Norman ' Rome, Ga, Member Phi Delta Ijterary Society; Im- promptu Debate, 191 I ; Manager Fresh- man Football Team; Member Glee Club, 1910; Manager Glee Club, 1911: Y. M, C. A. Cabinet. 1909-10: Vice-President . M. C. A,, I 910-1 I ; Member McTcerian Association; Athletic Editor Mercerian, 1910-11; Prophet Senior Class; Mercer literary Club; l , X W. “Do 10 rib o him rho can— An abridgment of lhai vat pltavinl m man.4' In i¥lrmomm ■Paul iUrijmcmfc iaoUicr 1892-1910 T • H • E CAULDRON 19 11 Senior Class History b cue 111 the rewards, and likewise one of I be responsibilities of grealnrs to be written up and handed down for the dejecta bon of present and future readers, and if this high browed Class does net came under thr head of Eleven the Great, then farewell all former definitions of greatness. As all makers id history know, there is nothing egotistical in claiming merited honors, and tins record breaking Class of Eleven has had so high an opinion of honors and merit that when these desirables did not tome fast enough, the Class simply went out in search of them and compelled them to come in. That is the kind of greatness that dares do all that may Iwcome a man. hollowing the custom that has obtained since the paleozoic age when records were chiselled and then rubbed in, and achievements were corralled so that the deeds of contemporaries and inferiors should I made to look like a fly on the elephant’s car. the history of this Class of Eleven is to be set down in letters that even tlie swiftest base runner may read. Flic streets of Askcloa may listen to this tale of great- ness as it is proclaimed from the housetops, and even in Gath the story of what this Class has achieved may be shouted aloud. From the days of its infancy when freshman foibles and freshman weaknesses might have been supposed to belong to the Elevens by right of birth and training, this particular classy product proved the mettle of its pasture by epoch making contests in chapel, campus and dormitoiy. Physical prowess had its innings by nines and double nines and when the blast of Soph-Fresh war blew in our ears, we stiffened our smews, stretched our nostrils wide, bent up every spirit to its full height, and taught men of grosser blood how lo war. Victory got into the habit of perching on the 1911 banner, and instead of standing poised on one foot ready for instant flight, she seated herself com- fortably rn the Morns chair imported for the purpose. Then after conquering all the knock-down and drag-out worlds, the Class settled down to subjugate hew worlds and to acquire a different and even more distinguished reputation in the domain of unity, We became n band of brothers whose dwelling together in peace and harmony was as good and pleasant as the nmlmrnt that ran down on Aaron’s beard. And whenever iln-ie came any little rift in the lute, as in class meetings and other such storm and stress periods, it was only io bring into more effective relief our normal stale of sweet bells chiming in perfect tune. In addition to the many other forms of greatness that have been achieved 34 £$£ THE CAULDRON 1911 and thoK that have been thrust upon us. the Class has made history bolh for itself and the institution by being the largest to graduate One cannot have too much of a good thing. Every member of this noble Class is fully aware of the fact that our exodus from the land of Mercer, and our entrance into the promising future land, is fraught with tremendous importance, not only to ourselves but to the workers already occupying this field of the world. I here is no doubt about it, we arc “going some” in the race for the plums and peaches of this mundane sphere, and the fellow who passes us will have to take a flying tackle, and then put some glue on the seat of his chair to hold him down after he gels there. During this happy sojourn in the green held and pleasant pastures of Mcrtcrland. we hope we have absorbed the teachings, the traditions, I he ideals that have permeated the atmosphere with true appreciation of the tilings of life that are best, m a way that will make us worthy runners of the race that is set before us. Now as we stand tiptoe, with one foot resting on the past that seems so sweet in the retrospect and the other just ready to step into the unknown that is always magnificent, we give a lingering word of farewell, straight from the heart to this noble foster mother, and we would put into that farewell the desire and the hope that the ties that have bound us will hold through all the after years and make and keep us Mercer men even as we have been Mercer boys. Historian. ‘II. t¥1 35 m the CAL L 0 RON mi Prophecy of the Class of 1911 Up m the Air. 1931. O fit -whether on .1 tram, in an automobile, in lb’ realms of imagination, or rj ui a flying machine—has a fascination that is irresistible to many. A few days ago the fascination caught me. and. for the sake of old limes. I oiled rjg] i and adjusted my old and somewhat neglected aeroplane and went out for a fly. It was springtime and the joyoustien of youth was in the air. My thought turned hark to the days when I loo was young and when every fibre of my being had thrilled in response In the call of spring- As my machine gracefully took the breeze, I looked down at the receding earth, so fresh and licautiful, and aj I looked I drought of the Irlfows of the da� of |9| 1 and wished that by some power I might get a shew of the whole World and see just where they were and what they were doing. As I was thus lost in thought, something happened to my aeroplane—the tquilibralor got out of order but instead of coming down the machine began to ascrtid very rapidly. Soon the at mu sphere became so light I breathed with difficulty and 1 passed into a semi-conscious slate, and the entire world appeared to my sight as through an immense telescope. I be- gan searching for my fellow class-mates. Before I recognized any faces. I heard a voice familiar indeed. My eyes were at that moment resting on Russia and there in Moscow saw a street fair in progress. This voice was (hat of a «peeler. What hair he had was dark, and a rather small mustache was ol the same shade. A close inspection seemed to indicate that Hall’s Hair Dye had been used, As I looked. I saw the leader of the band, winch was playing near by, go up to this speeler and ask him to please turn his month—lie had no need of a megaphone— the other way as he made so much fuss the band could not play. Then in a hive, shrill, familiar voice the speeler said, ’’Reg Pardon. I lw identity was revealed—Dirk Gres- ham. He was speeler for Fatiro, the largest lady in the world. My eye wanted to turn to southern Europe� and as my view passed over Ger- many. I recognized Weissnichlwo University I thought of Carlyle and Professor Fcufelsdrockli. As I looked more closely I ibought I saw a familiar name over one of the departments. A second glance proved that I was correct: Herr Hurlbulte. Professor der Diskutiitcns, which is bong interpreted, G. B- Hud butt. Professor of Discussions. I he brilliance and gnjrety of Paris next attracted my eye anil ever was 1 alert for the 'Ight of niy old colfrge chums. On Rue tie Montparnasse this sign greeted me: j. Deal- ing Nash. American Artist. Wanted: Models. As my glance turned towards Italy, I saw an American Band giving an out-door concert. Another look showed that Prof. Clyflord C arpenter, Band Leader, was lour- ing Europe giving roncerts, .Since the class of 1911 had given to the world a number of men with wonderful nuiidi, I naturally expected to find my class-mates filling responsible positions and was not «( all surprised to find a number of them in Universities, I,. M Lancaster had the de- partment of Mathematics ui 1 imbue too L'mvernty I found Dr. Chester Scruggs, Presi- 3b THE CAULDRON I 9 II m dew! of Johns Hopkins Prof. J. 13. Norman was holding down die Chair of Latin al Wesleyan, Prof. A- E- Barnes, Jr., could not leave Jus Alma Mater. He was head of the Department of Psychology at Dear Old Mercer. Ceo. L Mills who had in- tended being a doctor could not break the hold which Psych had on him, hut alter leaving Mercer, made a special study of Psychology and wrote several text hooks on this subject. He made a fortune on his books, for they were translated mto 57 languages and adopted by all the leading Universities of the world. I had not heard from many of the fellows since I had left collcgp. so to see them— though they did not see me—was very pleasant. I scare bed eagerly every where to hnd more of them. Soon my vision was turned to Ml. Vernon (Ga.) An alumni club had been formed. There were giving a banquet —a sight which brought some very pleasant memories—and among those present were several of the clast of I 1. J. f {. McArthur, F. J. Amis. T. T. Benton. J. J. Rroek, J. H. Carswell, W. H. Simms were all there—McArthur was toastmaster. K. L. Meeks, after Jaw courses running through Mercer and Harvard and even Columbia, had finally settled in Colorado. As my vision swept through the woman ruled region, an office door was seen with the gilded sign: R. L Meeks, Legal Adviser of Tire Universal Woman's Suflrage Association. A. S. Kytle also, had settled in the west. He was running a Possum Finn. I he scenery OI the Rockies and the western part of the Untied States appealed la tin-, so mv eyes lingered on those scenes. As I was looking, I heard a loud voice. On turning my eyes in the direction whence came the ttoisr, 1 saw a fellow doing a tarantella on the summil of Ml. McKinley, Oti a second glance I saw it was [ am Fort Sellers. He was singing and dancing for joy—he had just found a new Biological specimen. It was something of a surprise to find so many of lire fellows west of the Mississippi. 1 saw Will Eph Roberts in Utah He was a I hgh Official nr lire Mormon Church. Fred Herndon was leaching a dancing class in San Francisco. Bui when it came to go- ing west, j E- Hall had left them all. He had developed into a Trombone Soloist and had located m 1 lunululu. About a thousand miles from Hunululu a solitary island at- tracted my attention, for it had on it a solitary building. On investigation. I found th.it it was a Mathematics Library and Chemistry Lalmratory combined. J. H Walker. Jr , had gone there so he would not be worried by «my one and could stud)' 1-it hematics and Chemistry, I next turned my eyes back to dear old Georgia to see if some of the fellows were not still there. In Wilsonvillc, Ala.. I saw Grover Cleveland Kirhlcy standing on a street corner with a monkey and grinding organ grinding out music, and poetry. Crossing the state line, the sign attracted my attention: J. L Lawrence, Finest Setters and Pointers in the World, Holmesville, Ga. R. R. Hollingsworth had turned lus nickname into a nice reality. He had become a railroad magnate. Indeed and in truth he was now Railroad Hollingsworth. W. G. Robertson was President of Brenau College—an ex- ceptum to the rule; a prophet is not without honor save m Ids own country. C. O, Baud was m the Horticulture Business at Orchard Hill- In tin quiet little village of Luella. J. C. Farmer had built him a cosy bungalow, and with Seiaphma lor inspira- 37 | • H £ C • A • u ■ L • D R O N 1911 � ;on, lie was writing poetry winch was making lb ? world sit up and lake notice. In Augusta I jaw the natty, little form of J. A. Roberta .is a Jockey for the National Asso- ciation of Racers. It happened, as I was looking over the stale, that the Baptist Convent ton was in session. J could not keep from laughing when I heard that tlity were talking about mov- ing Mercer. Some wanted it moved to Atlanta. Several places were mentioned: Bruns- wick, Hahira, Rome, Ball Ground. Ellijay, Shady Dale, Savannah, Pinetta, Among thure taking pari in the discussion were the old Mercer men, H, J. Ballcw, P, F. Davis, j, M. F.lheredge, A. L, B, Green. T. J. Herring, J. D. Overstreet. A. F. Sellers. W. M. Sentell. D. F. Stamps, who had fought, bled, and nearly died about that question years tie fort. In many caws the fellows had followed out the work which they had begun in col- lege, From Editor-In-Chief of the Orange and Black, W. R, Robinson had become Editor oj the New York Herald. W. B. 5uddeth was playing center field lor the Chicago Cubs. H- M. Davison, who had managed the finances Df the Mcicerian to -i fortunate finish, was now business manager of the Atlantic Monthly.” C. N. Oliphant was running a Matrimonial Bureau. 1 W . I ippell, of Tippett sville, was Manager of ,� troupe of Educated Fleas. Ctav Biniori had won lame before the foot-lights and was taking New York by storm as leading man m the play. The Qsim� of Goggrnsville. Hon. A- B. Conger was known in Washington. D. C.. as the Jap Congressman from Georgia, A. C. lift was President of tire World t orpoiutiop of Automobile M,mu- lari urcs. In New York city, the windows of a suite of offices in a I 50 story building bore this card; Calhoun Calhoun, Corporation Law Artists. Boston was very enthusi- astic over a comedian who had been playing before packed houses. A glance at the bill boards revealed a familiar face beneath which was written: Clarke Eric Clement. Char- coal Artist, J. E, jelks was President and Manager of the Gulf Stream Healing Co. By means of reservoirs along the coast, the hot air from the Gulf Stream was stored up and by pipes was connected inland for heating, 5. D. Copeland Was Proprietor of the North Pole Recreation Park. This park was connected with all summer resorts by airship lines. In thinking over the fellows, I remembered ibat I had not seen J I I, Gautier. I covered several continents before 1 finally located him in South Africa, Soon after leav- ing college, be came into possession of a Urge, beautiful Jewel. Later lie added to hu wealth a collection of {.mall jewels; so he went into the jewelry business. He bought an interest m the Kimberly mines and moved there to live. Gradually the view began to fade. It became very dim and then passed away. The sound of voices lei I upon my ear, Some one of them asked, Who is that fellow in that old aeroplane? I opened my eyes and regained consciousness just in time to steer my machine safely to earth. A I did ibis I beard some one reply to the above question, Thai is N. F. Williamson, aviator at large.’ 38 Prophet. T • H E CAULDRON 191 Last W ill and Testament Suir of Georgia, Bailiwick of Mercer. In the nam ? i f God; Amen. We, the class of 19|I, of the state and bailiwick aforesaid by reason o| tlic great physical | .iin mental anguish and spiritual travail of four long year of toil. Inal and trouble: woefully weak and feeble of body, and brought now in our declining days t« realise that our coutse in tin Highway ol Hades is almost run, yet being in lull and free possession and control of nut faculties, yea even of exceeding sound and disposing mind and memory. Now therefore, fur die purpose of making known our wishes concerning the rites to be observed over our remaim, on tire occasion of our death and burial, and of providing for a wise and just and equitable division and disposition n| our lands, good and earthly possessions of every kind, for the mitigation in a measure of the demorahza- ifun. naturally consequent upon our probable demise, for the perpetuation on the face of the earth, of the bailiwick of Mercer when wc no longer haunt ii in the flesh, for the insuring comfort and competence in their old age to those here dependent on us, who might otherwise ! e left destitute and helpless, for tiro causes of chanty and benevo- lence, and the expression of gratitude to thosr who have befriended us on our way and made the burdens of our journey easier, and tor such other purposes, as the law may deem necessary and proper, do hereby declare, publish, ordain and establish this the last will and Testament of us, the said Class of 1911, In-wit: liem 1, Fust: W drvise and direct that our bodies be disposed of m a decent and Chli - lianlike manner, with that high degree of pomp and ceremony befitting and suitable to our condition and station in life. Second: To conduct our funeral obsequies, and be the master of ceremonies on that ixcasion. we hereby name and appoint the Moderator of Mercer, the Right Reverend R. Brown, M. G., and direct that he be paid adequately therefor. Third: Wc further devise and direct that our winding sheet consist solely and en- tirely of one black robe, and of a black cap, reasonably distinguished m some material respect from the ordinary hang-man's cap. Item II, Recognising the usefulness and need of play and recreation for the extremely young, and being naturally kind and compassionate to those of tender years. We hereby set apart and dedicate that three-story building of ours, which was built especially and solely for us, which was our own first home, where wc first saw the light of this world, and which wc first occupied and enjoyed, known as the Dormitory ex Purga ton o. to be holden in tnisl by the Class of 191 i. for the use of certam infants not yet in being, but who will be m existence in the course of Nature on September next, namely; the Class of 1915, who are the beneficiaries under the trust hereby cicalrd, the said building with all the grounds, fixtures and appliances thereunto appertaining, to be used by the said Class of 1915. and by alt Freshmen, as a perpetual playhouse and romping ground, to lie possessed, exercised and enjoyed by them in as full and ample a manner as it was possessed, ex- ercised and enjoyed by us in our lifetime, to their own proper use. benefit and behoof for- ever. Item III. All our astuteness and genius for political schemes and manipulation, by the exercise of which it ha been possible for us to promote and maintain our own power, and to execute ‘Mil plans for the wise and just administration of adairs, we hereby give, devise and be- ,V HE A I II) i O N 19 11 UK qnealh Id out dear friend� and assccialta m life, the Class of 1912, to the «id that they, the ‘•aid Class of 1912. shall in the same manner take tare of tlir Vtuiimon-wul in the trying time of the future- Item IV. In caw wr depart this hie before the final determination and adjudication of the suit in equity now ponding before the Hague Tribunal, in which we are the parties plain- tiff lo-wil, the case sounding the class of 191 I versus Billy Godfrey. Book dealer, for the reccvcry of large and unliquidated sum� ol money which liave been wrongfully and fraudulently extorted and token from us by threats menaces, intimidation and force of aim� , and which we are seeking to recover on t|ic well known and established maxim that no person ought unjustly to enrich himself at the expense of another, and that when cine person lias money which in equity and good conscience Iwlrwigs to another, they will Lmpiy a promise to repay it, and compel him in disgorge. Wr desire and direct that our execu- tor press this claim to judgment, and make the following disposal of the funds re- covered, to-vs it: hirst: We desire and direct th.il Seven Hundred and Nineteen Thousand Dollars cif this fund be sol aside for the use of the Mercer Athletic Association, for the purpose of paying the debts of the said Association and delivering it from bankruptcy, the re- mHinder, if any there be, to be used for equipping and maintaining the Mercer Band, and lor buying chewing gum lor the players on the football learn, Second. For the payment of our just debts, r turn fling mainly of mir accounts at Bill Abel ding store, for the necessaries of life, such at cigarettes, playing cards, dope and other articles of merchandise too nuroerttitt to mention, wr desire and direct that our executor lire the necessary amount of fund� , if the sum required for this purpose docs Hill aggregate over I hree Hundred Dollars We also wish the Long Brit car line ex- tended From the Dormitory ex-Purgatorio to the r.aid Bill Abel’s Pharmacy, with the privilege of fret transportation forever to all the inhabitants of the Bailiwick of Mercer, lor the conductor on this line, we select and ipppcinl our revered and faithful friend, '‘Du i thy.” ftern V. Certain articles of persona! property We give, devise and bequeath as follows: hirst: [hr dancing ring of Will Eph. we set apart for the sole and separate use of Billy Godfrey. Second One automobile, known as Mouse’s Machine, wr leave to Professor Scott Murray. Third; Carp Legal lore we wish to be reduced to printed form, published m a rei of a hundred and seventy volumes and placed m the Mcrcn Law Library, rmirth: Nashs white Mans Burden Wc leave to whomsoever can carry it with tire same degree of indefatigability and succe� that the said Nash has borne it. I 'ii’ C ca'p e breulty cast lots among themselves for George Mill’s m- plrmental earning. Railroads roaring ranting. Mark '1 wain’s cigar stubs, and Dick Gres- ham s verdant volubility Item VI. And for the purpose ol enforcing and executing all the provision of this w-|]| and distributing and disposing of all our other properly not herein before especially devised and bequeathed, we appoint our faithful body sen-art, General Robert F. I ,e Battle excusing him on account of the great trust which We repose m him from giving My bond whatever. direct that be take for himself all wearing apparel of which we die possessed, a well as liberal payment for alJ services rendered bv him as such executor. Dun HI the ’I ear of our Lord One Thousand Nmr Hundred and Eleven, and of the establishment of the Bailiwick of Mercer seventy-third. Class of I9| |. (L. S.) ! Ili 1 A L I D R O N I ' 1 T l i E CON SU M M AT ION Class Poem With buoyant heart a youth pursued his toil. As far from crowded mails he turned the soil. Save in what lime lie fell a vague unrest. About the coming years—the years at best Like lo the darkest night I hat hangs on mortal sight. To him adrift, most poignantly A longing came to clearly sec The path that’s clothed in mystery. Then hopes and yearnings that would never cease. A-suiging in his soul, dispelled all peace; For storied greatness pointed to the place Where rnen were plumed and betted for life's rate. Me answered wondrous calls I hat urged to learned halls. Where eargcrly he went in quest Of all in life that's truest, best: And straightway peace—not vague unrest. And here were woven friendship � holiest ties In comradeship that never wanes nor dies. He saw and fell and dared in manly strife. With courage strong, to win the highest life. The light ol untold ages I le gleaned from countless sages. All wonders of the world unroll, Or brush, or pen. or what: its scroll With rapture floods his conqiTring soul -U J. C. Farmer. THE CAULDRON I M I I % £ lW 42 1 L1 Vim Cr ■ Gr ic ivS Pie� iJei«t t, H. C.kaf ' 44 £ THE CAULDRO ■N 1011 Junior Glass Colors: Blue and! White. Motio: Hew to the line: let the chips fall where they may. OFFICERS Chapman,. E. M, President Clement, C. G. Vice-President Clark. R. Secrelary and Treasurer Grice. H. L. MEMBERS . Historian Aderholdi, H, £. Galt. W. A. Owcnihy, E. B. Baskin, E. L. Garner, J, R. Pilcher, J. J. Batchelor, J R Gearin, G. J. Rice, H. G Bowen, L, E. Grice. H. L Scarboro, F.. R. Chapman, E. M. Groover. S. E, Smith. M A. Chism, W. J. Gucraid. j. M, Snead. J. W. Christie. A., Jr- Guthrie, A, F. Stapleton. R. Clark. R. Mamie, S. N. Staton:, F. C. Clement, C. G. Henderson. C, W. Stephens. A. M. Cline, A, T. Hudson, J. H. Taylor, R, J.. Jr. Compton, R. T. Jackson, V. T. Trimble, C. Q., Jr. Conner. I. B. Kenyon, S. P. Warnock, H- D. Dennard. D. S. K'msey. L. C, Warren, N- J. Done boo, R. ML Little. M. R. Wheeler. G. R. Farrior. J. D,. Jr. Martin. R. 0. Wills. C. E. Fulch. A. J. Murray, W. B. ’V oung, V , 0. Gaines, M. P. Nolan. C. D. Nolan. T. H. Yell: Rah! Rah! Rah! Ru! Ru! RuT One nine one two Rah! Rah' Rah! Zellars. J. T. 45 T•H•F CAU-LDR-ON n f'lkr Junior Class History MODESTY, liberality, delerminalkrti, truthfulness—these air the foundation Ui stones upon which the junior class has securely established its position of | undisputed preeminence in Mercer University, True, it has been no easy matter to demonstrate our superiority: for, single-handed and alone, we hast had to fight our way to the top over the united opposition of all the ss. However, spurred on by the unanimous predictions of the faculty, predic- tions made when we entered college.—they said that we were, beyond doubt, the ablest freshman class that ever entered Mercer and that we would, before leaving, assert oiir- sclvcs as the most vital forte in college.—and encouraged by the faith that was in us, we have triumphed: to which triumph the faculty with one voter bears witness in its I told you so,” In furl he i substantiation of tins proud claim, we desire to submit a few additional facts. When we entered college, because of conditions over which we had no control, we were assigned a lowly position: we were regarded as an inferior race by some three hundred fellows who, having had the good fortune to be born a few year earlier than we wcie, had preceded us here: we were given no positions, assigned no posts of honor, denied representation on the various committees which govern largely all student affairs: and, a� an indication of the lack of discernment an the part of these worthies.- -we say it with a feeling of pity for them—we were called fresh. How is it today? Behold what time and we have wrought: for truth, like murder, will out! Because of our irresistible advance, these very fellows who once deigned to look upon us with rentempt have been year by year shoved out into the cold and cruel world, denied the protecting care of their aimct matet; and now only a remnant is left, a sixth, perhaps, of those who once lorded it over us. And what a sad spectacle they re! Wr have taken Irom them all the college honors: the events of Imtfi winter and spnng have already proved that next year Wt are to run the Mwermii, the Orange and Black, get out the Annual, manage and captain all the athletic teams, and. in fact, do practically everything that is to be done around here Poor fellows 1 look at them as they walk about the campus in these latter days, downcast, heavy-hearted, grieved over their fallen estate, beholding us Upon whom they once looked condescendingly as we stand calmly, though firmly, upon the pedestal which was lately theirs. No wander they are 4ft T H E C AU LD RO N 1911 milking preparations for an early departure—these seniors! May peace and success go with them; for we. the victors, bear them no ill-wilt. As a prerefutatjon of any possible charge of pride to which the modest account just set forth may give rise, we desire to say a word concerning our spirit of liberality. Hav- ing felt the thrill of triumph, having tasted the sweets of unstinted praise, having known the joys of undisputed power, we are content (or shall be when shall have indulged them awhile) voluntarily to resign them in order that others who are not so fortunate as we may enjoy them for a brrcl season. Not long shall we stay here; rise the poor sophomores would have to leave college destitute of those honors for which they long so earnestly, those honors which, be it said to them, arc dependent solely upon our bounty, As for the freshmen, poor, weak, trodden upon, despised, to them this year we have often been the Good Samaritan; and while there is a faint hope that they may advance somewhat be- yond their present estate—they may conquer, for instance, the proud and haughty sopho- mores whose sounds of fury signify nothing, yet wc would solace them with the fad that it shall not again be given to man to achieve the greatness, the majesty the complete triumph that has come to the class of 1912. Historian. ) 47 I 9 I T H ■ E C A U L-D R O N 19 11 so TH E C AU LDRON 1 9 It Sophomore Class Color . Red and Blue Motio: 'Carpe diem. Johnson, H D, Hogan, J. W. Jenkins, J, W. Gibson. G, C OFFICERS Adamson, Z. Bank , W. S, Barnell, J. W. Barrett. W, H. Bloodwoith. W. T. Burch. N H Carswell. A. Cason, H. Bryan, B. T. Cason. H. A, Chandler, j. O. Collins, Z. Daughtry. Geo, Jr, Davis, T. H. DeVane. C A. Dixon. J. C. Dodd. H. C. Dyer. N. V. Farmer. J. J. Farmer. L, J, Foxworlh. j- W, Ciainc5. K. A. Garner. J. M. MEMBERS Gibson. G, C- Granade, J. W. Granade. S. W. Grimes. J. C, Heidt, J. R. Henderson. Wm.. Jr. Hixon. H- A, l logan. J. W. Howard. D A. Jtlh. A. A, Jenkins. J. H- Jenkins. J. W. Johnson. H- D- Kelley. G. F Kelley. J. I. I .a ne. A. W„ Jr McConnell, P. Mcknight, L. Mallary. E. Y„ Jr. Mansfield. R. G. Maughori, G. G, Martin. T. B, Mitchell. A. D Flower: Red Carnation. President Vice-President Secretary and I rcasurcr , Historian Newton. L. D. Norman. J, F, Page. J. G. Phillips, A. B. t’lrklo. R. H. Plymale. R. Pool, E- V. Pool. J, H. Powell. C. E. Powers. E, C. Rice. H, S, Rivers. R. E, Roddcnbcry, J. B. Smalley. W. T, Snohon, J. W. Sparkman. W. C. Slaton, M. k. Tillman, B. E. Tucker. M. B. Williams, W. j Woodall, C A Veil: kick 'em up! Split ’em up Do ’em up Green! Beal 'em up! Eat 'em up! Soph. Thirteen! 51 m THE CAULDRON 1911 m History of Sophomore Class ZMHtOME wiK ami truthful man ha said: You can always tell a sophomore, but you can't tell him much. but no one has ever dared to limit the ability I of a sophomore to tell thing to others, I bereforc. reader, bear with u while we modestly relate some of our varied experiences from prepdom to the ranks of the ‘“wife fool� . On September 19, 1909. men from over this and adjoining stares and some from unexplored regions began to pour into Macon. A peculiarly distinct class could be seen coming up the street with their clothes in a carpet bag or a hope it don't ram. Their trousers had made enemies with their shoes and climbed higher. Their whisker re- sembled the stubble of a newly mown wheat field. Decked with red neck ties, standing collars, black woolen glove� , and number eight brogati slides, this gang would make you think that it was a troupe of trained comedians, but, good reader, these were Freshmen. Of the seventy-Ihire assigned to Freshman pews, some came from prepdom. some from tin- red clay hill of (lie North, some from the gopher botes of wire-glass Georgia, and some were of doubtful origin. This verdant gathering made their debut into Mercer society with an open air con- cert from the tree lops. All declared that, Nearer My God to Thee sung backward to the tunc of '’Dixie, was the best numlrer on the program. The first few days were spent visiting Crumps Park,—making friends with their brother monkeys: gating at the grand three story buildings of Macon: and joining Big Chief’s order of SAINTS, 1 he next memorable event was the class rush. First round—only few bruises and broken leg : second round—neck bent and a few dying: last round—all down and out except a few crowing Freshmen. Shortness of space forbid our mentioning in detail the achievements of the gallant Eight Hundred, the increase of “Pages. the frightful sallies of the Ghoit, the heartrending persecutions of Sister, the daring bravery of Pistol Jenkins, and the coolness of heart smasher Beauty.” Good reader, to tell you of every notable achievement of the members of ibis class it would lake volumes, therefore we will ask you ju ! to watch the members of our class as they go out into the world to shine a radiant light before men, and make for them- selves a wonderful Jiislory—Valete! His rottt an. T H E CAULDRON 191 ym Freshman Class Colon Purple and White. Motto: OFFICERS Per Angust.i ad Augusta, West. W. L . President Westmoreland. J. L. . V'ice-President iVORRIS M. F.. Jr. MEMBERS Secretary and Treasurer bell. H. Hand, T. O.. Jr. Morgan, J, E. Bowen. E- I - Hargrove, A, J. Morgan, W. N. h looks. W. B. Haulbrook. P. M. Morris, M. F., Jr Brown, J. H- Hcrtwig. C. C. Moss. F. A. Cartcr, J, M, Hill, A. W. Moss. R. H. Carter. T. N„ Jr. Hodges, F. W. Mulling. A, Chappell. W, A, Hogg, J. N. Murphy, W. Chastain. M, E. Hollingsworth. C. H. Orr, P. J. Cobb, J. B. Hull, W. T. Oxford, J. W- Cook, R E. Huguiey. C. M Plant, P. Craft. J. F. Hurlbutt. G. B. Rawls, H. F. Crouch. J. H. Jelb. 0, R Richter. F. A,, Jr. Ciitier, J. M„ Jr. Johnston, P, L Smith, J. R. Davidson. W. L. Jencs. T. M. Smith. T, H Dix, F. A, Kendall. H, C„ Jr, Stallings, L. T., Jr, Edward� , J. H. Kennedy, J. A. Slrthling, W. J. Edwards, J. T, Kenyon. J- C . Vincent, F. B. Farmer, C. L. Lane. V M. Ward. G G Farmer. M. A. Lawrence, L. L. Weldon. D. F. Farmer, M. H. Marett. 0. S, West. R. B. Galt, J. L Melton. W. R, Wert. W. L Green, C. J. Miller, C. M Westmoreland, j. L. Guillebeau, J. J,' Mill� , H. M White, J. F... Jr. Hamilton, V. R Moore, J. C. Williams, J. K, 55 7-:,;-' THE C A U L P R O N 1911_____________________fjjgg Freshman Class History makon go Sept. 16 1910 My Dtw Ma an Paw i got bear today at Seven «lock Utl they amt got no Dcpo hear, the Trane run up under a high house jest after the Comductor hollorcd out Makon hut 1 never nowed we wuz hear till he cum an tolc me i wuz hear, i diclunt kno whut to du nor whar the col- ludge wuz so i ased a young feller with yallar an black nbuns on whar Mercer wuz. He put me on a car and toie me to git off cullodge Hill farmaeic and t wud see the col- ludge. when i got lhar i law' a powerful big hitdin with a hole pile ev gutls a settin roun hut i jest lowed that they wuz the fellers Sisters so i went up the steps an iviien t got to the door a Big Man met me an ax me whut i wanted. i told Him i wuz cum ter ikule and He says He rekuns not and He wud kirk me ef t didunt go away that He wuz tired of the Mercer Boys a hangin roun. i seen he wuz mad an the gurU wuz crlaflin so 1 cum a way quick i wuz vvalkin up the rode an wishin i wuz home with you uu my dogs an chickens an paw when a feller with ymea writ on him met me an ax cf i wuznt gom tu Mercer, i tole lum yes ef i cud ever git thar—an he brung me on hear—he sho wuz a nice feller, the Colludge iz a bole lot uv brick an marbul hitdings an my rumc iz on the 2-florc of the dumitory whar nigh on tu 2 hunerd Boys stay they ainl bothered me none yet tho they calls me fresh an hayseed an ef they donl stop im goin to whup some uv em. dont let quenc run no R a bits an feed rny chickens, Your Son John P. S. dont let ole Bulger in the ben lot He sucks aigs. i dont have tu take this to the P, o. all i have tu du is jest tu drap it m a big box on the corner an it goes tu you. 5« mt THE CAULDRON 1911 Oct. 16. 1910 My dear Ma; we have just had a awful soap; them Sophomores had been a pesleuu and a pesterin us; throwing water all over us. so Dorter Jarnerson said we wud file it out. so they marked of a big place on the campus and put us at one end and them at (other, then they tole us to run at each other and to push them back from where they cum. but sum uv our fellers layed down and they pushed us back hut it tuck cm 3 times to do it. they hurl my nee orful and then they marched us all up to the gurls colledge Westaylon—I hope they aint goin to bother us no more. Some of the lessors don’t like me and t don’t no why, fessor Homes skeers me so I can’t read my latin. Fcsser Edenheld donl sheer me. but his Icmuiis does. I wish you wud send me a box. I aint had any chicken since t left home. Your son, John. P. S. Are you shore you are keepin Queue I rum running rabjls. Dec. 5. 1910. My dear Pa: Please send me twenty $ as it takes more money up hear than 3'ou wud think. I hope I will pass all my exams. Please send the money rite away. Your son, John. Veil: Hak-a-rafe-a-boom-a-light! Hak-a-raUa-Purple and White? 1 lull a baloo la We are men! Hac k-a-ra k-a- F reshmen! s; THE CAULDRON 1911 The Special Class Colors: Crimson Brewton, VV, Clark B. 11 Flanders, W. Ada no, W, S, Alford. H. I. Andrews, A. J. Baker, L. E. Barron, Z. E. Beale, C R. Brcvvlon, W. H. Carson, F. M. Clark. B, H. Clemons, Q. M. ntd While. OFFICERS MEMBERS Coffer. W. C. Flanders, W. M. Golden. L, R. Hall. J, R. I Jamie. W. R. Jackson, C. M. Jackson, D. E. Kelley, J, A, Lester. W, M. Lee. E. P, Motto: Esse ]«am videre. President . Vic e-Presi deni Secreiary and Treasurer Manley, H. H. New-, R. S. Oliver, W. O. Schofield. S. R. Smith. J. W. Smith. R. J. Sullivan, J. B. I Itorpe, W. H, Voss, J. D. Wallers, A. Yellr Z.t! Zitl Rah! Rah' Zit! Zit! Rah! Rah! Flurrah! Hurrah! Rahl Rah! Special! as 3 •J ?£ 59 T H E CAUL ■ D • R O • N 1 9 I I Law School FACULTY S. Y. JAMESON, D. D., President, EMORY SPEER, L. L. D, Judge U. S. Courts, Dean, Lecturer on Constitutional and International LaH . WILLIAM H. FELTON. Jr.. A. M.. B, L Judge Superior Courts. Mac:on Circuit, The Principles ol Evidence, Criminal Lon. ORVILLE A. PARK, L L B,. of the Macon Bar. Pleading and Practice, Constitutional Lam, Federal Procedure, Equity, Jurisprudence, Corporationi, ANDREW W, LANE, A. B.. of the Macon Bar. Common and Statute Latr. EUGENE P. MALLARY, B. L. of the Macon Bar, Heal Estate, Commercial Law. MALLIE A. CLARK. A. M.. M. D.. Lecturer on Medical Jurisprudence. ART HUR H, CODINGTON. B, L., of the Macon Bar, Judge of Practice Court, 60 T H E C A U L D R O N 19 l I Senior Law Class AB CLINE ADAMS, Dresden, Missouri. “Our of mji itot mi low ability I will Itni you lomctfling. JAMES MONROE BUSSEL, AWij, Getngia. SfdJ jpou on lAe fftiuly side of Ifie fun. fil THE CA U L DRON 191 m m RUFUS MARSHALL GIRARDEAU, MtR e, Grtigia. 'And through l ic heat of conflict the hit' In tnlmneu made, and jrn a hat he fate taw LOYD TALMAGE HALL, Drepilcp. Georgia. TAc man worth while la the man who (an jnttfr If hen everythin goet Jeenl wrong. CARTER BRADLEY HOGG, '7 never 4™-o ao young a todp with so oU a head. 62 THE. CAULDRON 1911 c DAVID CLEVELAND JONES. Rrgnlri. Georgia. “II'ViJi may not that be the � oJJ of o tamper? Whcfi be flit rjui.Jdrties, flit qwllcti. hit eatfi. hit tenures, anil hit triclp?” HUGH LASSITER, Vienna. Georgia. Where village slat amen tailed ttilS foot profound, And nefc intact older than their ate went round. Will. EPH ROBERTS. C«l r1own, Georgia IVith temper cairn and wild. And Words of softened tear. fic overthrowi hit neighbor's cause And justifies hii own, 63 T H E C AULD RON 19 11 3 u s 5 X O £ 3 64 gjfijjg______________________THE C A U L D RON 1911 Junior Law Class Spurlin, G. C. White, W. R Murphey. W. Roberts. J. A. Carpenter, C. OFFICERS President Vice- President Secretary T reasurcr Historian MEMBERS Allen. G. Finch, E. H. Murphey, W. Allen. S. Herrington. P- C. Payton. H, W, Busscl, J. B. Holliday. P. O. Roberts, J, A, Carpenter. C. Johnson, L S. Simms. W. A. Carter. F. johnson, J. A. Solomon, M. Clement. C. E, Langsdalc. H. purlin, G. C. Clements, W. R, L uf bur row, M. R, Smith. W. H. Conger. A. B. Mason, T. S. Taylor, A, R. Evans. G. W. Meeks. R. L, Watt, C. E-. J. Farmer. J. C, Mills, W. F. White. W, P. 65 Junior Law Class History 'UNIOR Law Clan, rather a new term an the Mercer Campus, only one I das before us enjoying such a distinction. It has been ours to study law 1 nearly one scholastic year, and I would venture to say1 that we have ab- I sorbed so much law in such a short time and in such short order that it is oozing out of our finger tips, just as that notorious courage belonging to the famous Bob Acres, One might ask a Junior Lawyer, and He could tell him all the law he knew in a few words. The first day marked an epoch in the lives of many of nut men. Having to register up towh at tire Lane Park library, we caught sight of our first real law office. It was strange; the long rows of sheep bound books, the working table with serious minded oc- cupants dealing out annotations with impailial mind. A short stay in tliat place made the elevator feci lighter coming down than going up, 1 hat was the day we paid tuition and bought our first law book. Then came a long siege of work- It was sajd in the class, that the scope of Elemen- tary Law was unbounded. Others referred to it as really a broad book. In it is where the phrase ‘De bonis asportatis’ was confused with some kind of Insh potatoes. In that Irt pk it was not hard to confuse executor with executioner, and also on examination it was asked what an ‘administrator' de bonis non with the will .attached' some declared that they had never Heard of such a thing. Since that time we have been busy, Indeed, it might lie said that the present Junior Class is a bit studious. If one should call around to a Junior’s room (while lie was in), he would find him at work, and at the same time the aforesaid Junior could give him a good description of what was up town that day. This is evidence that a Junior Lawyer has a mind to lake in Macon and all the law at the same time. They are equally digested. Thus we have had an eventful history so far, and we hope you will lead the con- tinued story in llie next issue wbteh veil I be m personam literature. Historian. T H E C AUL DRON I 9 I I ■M: m. Senior Pharmacy Class FRANKLIN JOSEPH AMIS. A- B, PL C. “Doc“ NrwDDM. G . Prophet Cl� � , 191011. Throw p iyiit (o lAc Jug-� , 71 none of it. HAL McCLUNEY DAVISON, A B,, PL G “Htppy-” Cirtmlioio. G . Last Will and Twanati—Clw. 1910-11, You behold in me Only 0 travelling physician ; Onc of the few who home a minion 67 §i£ THE CAULDRON 1911 Ejj JOHN WESLEY JACOBS. Ph. C. ‘ J alley. Gray ion, G . mfy Football, 1909; Second Anniani Foot- ball Coach. 1910; Organizer College Band. 1910; Leader Band. 1910 II: Alembic Club; Y. M C- A. Cabinet. 1909-10; Prciidrnl Clan. 1909-10, There fa oiiJom in this teyonJ I he rule of phytict, ‘ SAMUEL ROY MeDAMEL. Ph G “Mae. Coayert. Ga. Ciceronian Uirrary Society: 'Vanity Football. 1910: Preudent Noo-Fralermly Organiralint,. 1909. 1(1; Alrmhu Club; Captain F rnWian Football leam; Capiam Senior ttuLrlhalt Team. Secretary and Treaiurer Pharmacy Claw A a rjc phy itlan fill'd oirr around] to heat 11 more than armlet to ihc public area . FREDERICK ALTON ROACH, Ph. C Ftcd- Calhoun. Ga. Vanity Bawball, 1910: Alembic Club. Grve me an ounce of erect, good apothecary. To Jlrcefeu nip imaginalia� , 68 THE CAULDRON 1911 m WILLIAM WINDSOR WEBB. Ph- G- 'Mull Araericus. Ga. PrriidtRl CUb. 1910 11; Altmbic Club. ”I Jo remctnhei an apothecary, AnJ hcreaboufa he JlreU. HENRY WILSON, Ph. C ‘Baby.” Pin View. Ga Vice-PttildMit Claw. 1910-11 ; Ahabic Club. PrtMimtJ hr tall himielf a phyn'cran. 69 T H • E C A • V ■ I D R O N I 9 I I m History of the Senior Pharmacy Class fateful eighteenth day of September, 1909, witnessed the assembling of is Unknown (the Class of 1911), in its first attempt to establish a nv pharmaceutical era. A feeling of strangeness., uncertainty, and un- uincss pervaded the hearts. of the members and a '‘verdant hue was hovering about and scintillating from their heads. The experience of one of its rngredrents” is the lx-rt proof of the color of this Unknown.” He came to Met t;ri direct from the country, and, due to his youthfulness, has ever home the “synonym, “Baby, During the first Laboratory period. Dr. Gidley instructed him in the use of the Bunsen gas burner, an instruction that seemed to bear little fruit, as the next morning he inquired if he should “make his fire, The hue of Unknown” changed rapidly, however, as the Professors added reagents, but we regret to say, that some of the ' ingredients proved to be incompatible'’ with said reagents, and were precipitated I herefrom and filtered out. Dr. Gidley. fearing hi “Unknown would run out and wishing to maintain its strength, began on .« new one in the summer of 1910, and after precipitating one ingredient, which, hitherto, had given a greenish tinge to the Unknown”, he reached the stage in the separation process” at which he had left the first Unknown and added it to this. The Solution ’was thus strengthened and increased and the result was the largest product that has been turned out in years. The one aim of the class and Professors has been to standardise the solution. by “concentration 1 (of minds) and “filtration” (of inert matter), making a standard nor- mal solution.'’ On the football field the aforesaid solution'' has been represented by three of its constituents, who. by their rapidity of penetration (of the line), have won honor and glory. One of the number has starred in the baseball department, and his quick and reliable ‘basic’ action” has proven that he has followed the example of some drugs. Others have been managers, president of clubs, leader in college, and constituents of society, and have ever followed the motto: ''Efficiency and accuracy taken from the best drugs. Whatever degree of dignity we have attained, whatever greatness we, the Un- known, have achieved, we attribute to our respect for the profession and the department which we represent- Vi'e sometimes imagined we were infallible, but sooner or later. Dr. Gidfey demon- strated that our cramums were, at times, hard to penetrate by Therapeutics. 70 THE CAULDRON 1911 m We are ready to leave the old lab” with its profuse acrid fumes and deafening roar of the blast-lamp; but we hope and believe that the strong tits that bind us to our dear old Alma Mater will last many years after the slams of Qualitative and Volumetric analysts have been removed from our hands. One last look at the “L nknown” and behold what is found when Professor Sellers adds his last reagent. Lo! it is now purple in hue and the exclamation is heard, “The purple of Cassius! I have as my final residue the rarest of metals—’gold. “ 71 THE e • A U-LP'R-O-N M 1 I 71 TU E C AULD RON 1911 m: Junior Pharmacy Class Motto: Noblesse Oblige. Colors: Gold and Giddings, J, I- Webb. E. L. Stewar t, R. G. Bulloch, S, T. Bruce, J, B. Carter, J. B. Edwards. L. T. Fleming. S- L. lite. OFFICERS MEMBERS Ciddings, J. I. Lanier. C F. Long. W. F. Mims. E. D. Rowell, C, Mower; Carnation. ■ President V ice-President Secretary and I reasurer Stewart, R. G- Waller. R. J, Webb, E. L Whatley, H. C. THE CAULDRON 1911 74 __THE CAULDRON 1911 Ministerial Students OFFICERS Ballew, h. J. • • ■ President Stamps D. F. . . Vice-President Ethekedce. J M. Secretary and Treasurer MEMBERS Adams, W, S. Fulch. A. J. kirkiey, G. C. Ballew. H. J. Gibson, G. C, Lawrence. J. L. Banks. W. S. Goare, J. T. Martin, R. 0. Barrett. W, H. Gresham, R. C, Moore, J. C. Baskin, E. L. Grice, H, L, New, R. S. Barron, 7,. E. Grimes, J. C. Overt!reel, J, D, Bryan. B. T. Guillebeau. J. J. Page. j. G. Burch. N. H. 1 tail. J. E. Sellers. A. F. Carswell, J. H. Hall. J. R. Scntel 1, W. M. Carter. J. M- Harnic, S, N. Smith. J. W. Cliism, W. J, Mamie, W. R. Snelson. J. W. Clark, B. H. Henderson, C. S, Sparkman, W. C. Clement, C. G, Henderson. C. W. Stamps. D. F. Cline. A. T, Herring, T. J, Walters, A. Davis, D. F. Howard. D. A. Ward, G. G Dennard, D. S. Hurl butt, G. B. Wamock, H. D. DeVane, C. A. HurlWt, G. R. Wheeler. G- R Donehoo. R. M. Jenkins, J. H. Williams. W. J. Edwards. J. T. johnson. H. D. Young. W, O. Elheredgc, J. M. Johnston, P, L. Flanders. W, M. Kimsey, L. C. 75 TUP. t M, C. A, CABINET Top How H. J. Balltw, W. G. Rotirrivun. Sec : J H. Wilkft. Muhc; H. L. Grice, Pre� .; N. F. Williamson. Vltt'Pre .; D. F. JSliirijM. Bible. Bottom Row 1. I.IGikin. Treat., W C. ,‘ j.‘arkinan Mission� ; A. B. Conger. New Sludrnh. G. C, Gibson. Personal Work; R, C. Gresham. Mrrotairliip V. M C. A ORCHESTRA E. P, Lee. J. W. Jacobi, D E Jackson. I. R Hall. E. R. ScarUro, C, R. Beate. C. E. Powell. N. F Williamson. J F Craft. 76 I - H - E C A-U LD H-O-N 19 1 m The Y. M. Q A. F all the good llungs at Mercer, what is belter than the Y. M. C. A. hand- shake? Six nights in the week, just after supper, the boys meet in the Y. M. C. A, building for a short service at which they pray, sing, speak, and, after the closing prayer, shake hands, Where can a fellow find more genial smiles, mure friendly greetings, more good will, more genuine democracy, than at these evening services? The Y. M. C. A. has sought throughout the year to impress upon the boys the manliness of Christianity. It has tried to be a vital factor in the college community, but in such a way as not to encroach upon personal property, nor gain for itself the reputa- tion of straight-laced Puritanism. It has made a quiet but steady appeal to “plain living and high thinking,' and records with much pleasure the abundant evidences of conse- crated living among the Mercer boys. The year now closing has been one of great prosperity for the Y. M C. A. The membership—185—has been, perhaps, the largest in its history, The Association has given several receptions during the year that the students might be brought into closer relationships with one another. Several mission study and Bible study classes have been conducted with success, A revolving book case has been placed in the reading room ol the Mercer library. It is being filled with one hundred and fifty volumes of hooks deal- ing with all phases of missions. Quite a number of other activities dealing with less prominent but equally important features of college life have engaged the lime and the attention of both the officers and members, H. L. Grice. 77 T HE CAULDRON f 9 I I_ 2L i tfrarp Societies THE C - A - V - L D RON I CJ 1 I rm istory of the Phi Delta Literary Society their milt they shall be known, and equally Iruc that, they shall be heard for their much speaking. To the individual members as much as to the society as a whole is this to be applied, for lire work of the society is absolutely dependent upon the work that the individual members put into it. 7'liere is little for a man to gam when Ik puts only a little into it. TIk training offered by a well conducted debating society, to those who expect to take part ir. any phrase of public life, is of almost incalculable value Fotneeing the value of such training in connection with a college education, the students of Mercer Institute soon after it was founded at Penfietd, Ga_, in 1833, or- ganized the Franklin Society. The next year, whether on account of some contention among the members or by mutual consent, two societies, known as Phi Delta and Ciceronian, were formed. (The names Have suggested that possibly some desired to pursue the Grecian style of oratory while others that of the Romans), Whether the mo- tive was classical or olheiwiso, the result has been most advantageous, for from that day there has existed a generous rivalry between the two societies. Consequently, both have flourished. The Phi Dellas have always had a characteristic spirit of loyalty and fidelity to their society interests, meetings, halls, and representatives on public occasions. Owing to this loyally of members many laurels Have come and are still coming at this good day, both in contests with the sister society and from representatives of other colleges. During the years of the present Senior Class, Phi Delta Has lost only four out of the hflewi de- bate Even since this history was begun another victory over the Ciceronians has been won, 1 his record willun itself goes to show that Phi Delta not only has done, but is yet up and doing with a heart for any contest. Phi Delta has sent out men whose influence in theology, medicine, education, litera- ture. science, politics, agriculture, and the commercial world, has been helpful not only throughout the state hut to the South, and Phi Delta loyal members arc more than ready at nil times to accord a large measure uf their success to the training in those old days of specr luma king m lire dear old ball at Mercer. H� ) T H E C A U L D R O N 1911 ; ; - Fall Term Debate Rnolwd I hat a system of postal Affirmative—Ciceronian . Nad. J D. Clement. C. G. banks is desiiahle in the United Slate . Negative—Phi Deltas. Hollingsworth, R. R. Grice, H. L. Spring Term Debate ''Resolved, That there should be a eonstilulKsnal amendment requiring a uniform Federal divorce law.' Negative Pin Deltas Stamps. D. F- Cline. A, T. FI Affirmation—Ciceronian Robmson, W. R. Chatman. E, M 7 ,T H E CAULDRON 191 I_jjfijg The Ciceronian Literary Society |HE pages of the Ciceronian Society' record. now yellow with age, indicate that it whs organised a the Ciceronian Ijlerary Society August 15. 1834. On that date the Franklm Literary Society was, by mutual consent, dis- solved and from it� membership the present Ciceronian and Phi Delta So- cieties were organised. No doubt I lie advocates of tins movement realized the importance of having friendly rivalry a� an impetus to the attainment of the highest development in literary society work. At any late such has been the result On the historic old grounds at Penficld, where Mercer was founded, still stands the old Ciceronian hall Along with the development of Mercer and the progress that oratorical matter� have made, the Ciceronian Society has steadily grown and gained prestige. Among its mem- bers there have been statesmen, senators, governors, and men of high responsibility. The Ciceronian society points with pride to many prominent Alumni, among whom are Hon, I . G, Lawson, Ex-Governor W. J. Northern, S, G. Millyrr, Noah K. Davis, and John Roach Straton. At present our society feels justly proud of having, as an honorary member. Governor-elect Hoke Smith. The critic's report of dehate� furnishes facts that would throw any “grouch dub” into fits of laughter, or perplex the minds of the most learned. Thirteen limes during the year. I83 , it was unanimously decided that hoop skirls were a menace io society, and. strange to relate, fust exactly sixty-five years afterwards it was a source of no little applause when the judge.? brought forth a verdict that hobble slyrts were to be admired. On two occasions during the Reconstruction days, it was decided I hat the invention of the bicycle was the height of perfection in the world of inventions. One hundred and twenty-three limes women were denied the suffrage and yet the- question confronts our assemblage no less than half-dozen tunc� a year, In solemn manner it was agreed that Mercer should stay in Macon and the Capitol remain in Atlanta- The future finds hope only in the fact that these decisions are not final. The Ciceronian Society has enjoyed reasonable Success during the past few years. It i liue we have not been as victorious as we were during the preceding decade, yet we have ieason to boast of our present record. Since the institution of the Hardman Medal, offered for excellence m oratory, vve have lost only two such medals. During the last few years we have won several debates over our rival society. There is every reason to believe that the futuie has even greater things in store for the Ciceronian Society, 82 THE C-A-U-L-D-R-0 N 191 CHAMPION DUB.ATliKS Champion Debate “Resolved, TKrt the judge� of «he superior c«iri and «he court of appellate juittdklM� of the jUI«. should be appointed by the ilatc eacctttivc. ' Granted: That the appointment be inlifird by the ilate senate. ' Affirmative tirrrofiur. Johnton. H. D- ClcnKAl, C G. Negative—Phi Della. Meeks. R L. Griee. H L- 83 THE CAULDRON 1911_ LAW CLASS HU 1 DHLTA DEBATERS Law Class—Phi Della Debate Reached. TKil Woodrow Wilm, i tb r than Judron Harmoo, iWild be n t Dera«ratie Presidential ROmilkH. Aflirntalive Phi Delta, latltae . V. T Robe.lvon, W. O- Negahve Law Cl err. Muon. T. S Lunin, H. IMP ROM PL L' DEBATERS Impromptu Debate RnoM. That rbc United Stater hu reached the lenith of her grealiwr .'' Affirmative—Cireroniut Clement, C. Ci N«h, J. D. Chapman, E. M. Elherrdge. J. M. Conger. A. B. Negatu —Phi Debar. Grire. H. L. Meeli, R. L Calhonn, E. C. Kelley. G F. Will.an.rao. N. F. t-h e c a u l-p r o • n m i SOME SUBJECTS SUGGESTED FOR THE IMPROMPTU DEBATE; WITH SOME REMARKS ADDED “Resolved: that a boy should have a lietter education than a girl. —C- M. Miller. (Me evidently has many sisters at home.) Resolved: that woman should propose to man. The above was an anonymous communication, but it is strongly thought that it originated in the Department of Physics. (This man also has many sisters, but they arc not at home.) 'Resolved: that the capital should he moved to Macon, — P, L- Johnston. (A newspaper man after a story.) Resolved: that the United States Government should have complete control of her railroads. —H. L. Grice. (This man is trying to bootliek the Professor of Economics.) Does the ox push or pull? —J. G. Harrison. (Has he learned by experience, or is he ihc Professor of Logic)) Resolved: that corporal punishment in the public schools should be prohibited ” —J. H. Carswell, Jr. (He speaks from a painful experience. Must be in a coaching class, or must ex- pect to leach a school where there’s a big boy.) Resolved: that the barbarian's life is happier than the civilized life. —Zach Collins. (He has heard the call of the wild.) ’Tis better to have loved and lost. Than never to have loved at all. —W, A. Gall. (We all know what his condition is.) Is life worth living) —George Mills. ( ! his man belongs to the ncar-suicick club.) Resolved: that character is influenced more by heredity than environment. -A. S. Kylle- (He's an ugly man, who has tried mustache dye and hair restorer unsuccessfully.) 85 THE CAULDRON 1911_[jt k ECCLESIASTICAL TRIOLETS Henry M. Dargan. I. Where I sit, in a pew Back by the door,— I tic� ' the sermon's a bore. Back by the door I can see a small shoe (And a little hit more)« Where I sit in a pew Back by the door. II. In church, we ponder Of anget on high; So I will—-by and by— Of angels on high. But just now her eye Seems this way to wander. In church we should ponder Of angeli, on high. III. Although when I watch her She’s very devout; By her frown and her pout. Sbe very devout. Yet sometimes 1 catch her Smile peeping out; Although when I B’ntc r her She’s very devout. «6 87 m THE C AULDRON 1911 Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity Founded at the University of Alabama, March 9th, 1856. Georgia Psi Chapter Founded, 1870, Colors: Royal Purple and Old Gold, Flower: Violet. FRATRES IN FACULTATE S. Y. Jameson, D. D- L L D W. H. Felton, B. L. W. E Godfrey. A, M. A- H. Codington, B. L. J, G. Harrison, D. D. CLASS OF 191 ! CLASS OF T. F. Sellers W. H. Thorpe J. II McArthur R. J. Taylor, Jr. A. E. Barnes. Jr. H, T. Bryan CLASS OF 1911 R, G, Mansfield CLASS OF 1914 J M. Culler, Jr H- C, Kendall. Jr. E. H, Taylor W. M, Murphy LAW Cl ASS A. L. Dasher, Jr. PHARMACY CLASS OF 1912 L- T. Edwards THE CAUL DRON 1911 (j§3 Phi Delta Theta GEORGIA GAMMA CHAPTER 1911 Founded: Miami University. 1848. Established at Mercer. December 15, 1871. Colors; Argent and Azure. Flower; While Carnation. ACTIVE MEMBERS SENIOR CLASS C. B. Hogg JUNIOR CLASS P. O. Holliday W. A. Murphey A. j. Jacobson SENIOR ACADEMIC Clay Binion A- B. Conger J. E, Jelb j. A. Roberts A. C. Tift N. F. Williamson JUNIOR ACADEMIC C. E. Will SOPHOMORE ACADEMIC A- A. Jelb E. Y. Mallary. Jr. J. F. Norman W, K, Davis J T. Coatw, Jr, FRESHMAN ACADEMIC W. A. Chappell J. B. Cobbs O. R Jelks M. F. Morris, Jr. F. B. Vincent 91 9’ THE CA-U-LDRON 1911 mi m Kappa Alpha Founded. 1865. Established at Mercer, 187?, Colors: Crimson and Old Gold. Flowers: Magnolia and Red Rose. FRATRES IN FACULTATE E, T. Holmes A- W. Lane ACTIVE MEMBERS 1911 J, C. Farmer W, E. Roberts 1912 S. E. Groover 1913 J C, Dixon J, J. Farmer A. W. Lane. Jr. T. B. Martin 1914 M. A. Farmer C. L Farmer M. H. Farmer D. L. Henderson V. M. Lane O. S. Marett Pcreival Plant L, T- Stallings J. L. Westmoreland, Jr. J E. White. Jr. 93 THE CAULDRON 1911 Kappa Sigma Founded at University of Bologna, I 40f) A. D. Established at University of Virginia, 1869, Alpha Beta Chapter established. 1874. Colors; Scarlet. While, and Emerald. Flower: Lily of the Valley. 1911 John Hora Gautier Richmond Clinton Gresham 1912 Hewlett Edwin Adcrhold Jefferson Davis Farrier, Jr. Clancy Montague Jackson William Pierce White (Law) Ernest Holman Fine h (Law) Milton Pincney Gaines Mellville Abbott Smith John Thomas Kellars 1913 Hugh Inman Alford James Wilburn Foxworth John Arthur Kelley 95 T H E C A U ■ L D R O - N 19 11 96 TH E C AU L DRON 1911 Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity Founded at Richmond, Va.� 1865, Colors: Old Gold and Sky Blue. Alpha ZeU Cha plci Organized, 1880. Flower: While Tea Rose. FRATER IN FACULTATE Carl W. Steed, A, B.. A, M, FRATRES IN UNIVERSITATE 1911 C. Otis Baird George E, Mills Charles N. Oliphant 1913 I . Henlz Smilh 1912 Ralph Clark William A. Galt Roy J. Smith Roller t G, Stewart 1914 William R. Hamilton Tom O. Hand Paul J. Orr John R. Smith, Jr. William W. Williams� Jr. 97 J.IUSntfdd. ftJa iU UWeA$t$ StJSmpn. Recorder J, £.Kew]0n 'IDXfofeintftt CLlItSUpHeits V__ (r.GidlUn H-S.-R'ic® JUTOuttii 98 THE CAULDRON 1911 Sigma Nu Fraternity Founded Jan, I, 1869, at Virginia Military Institute, Eta Chapter Founded, 1884. Colors: Black and Old Gold, Flower: White Rose. FRATER IN FACULTATE Solon B. Cousins FRATRES IN UNIVERSITATE CLASS OF 1911 Fred Herndon Jas. H. Walker J. Broadus Norman W. Raymond Robinson CLASS OF 1912 Steve P, Kenyon John W. Snead J, judson Pilcher Raymonds1 Stapleton I loward G, Rice Amo� M. Stephens CLASS OF 1913 Jolm R. Hall. Jr. Herbert S. Rice CLASS OF 1914 Archie W. Hill John C. Kenyon Frank W. Hodge� Horace I I. Manley LAW CLASS OF 1911 R. M. Girardeau LAW CLASS OF 1912 George G. Allen 99 THE CAULDRON 1911 Nu Pi Beta Founded at Mercer University in 1908. Colors; Scarlet and Gray. Flower: Forget-me-not. HONORARY MEMBERS Judge Emory Speer Hon. O. A, Park judge W. H. Felton Hon. E. P. Mallary C. G. Mills MEMBERS 1908-09 Jas. A. Fort H. C. Mille, J B. Harris Green S. Johnson Frank B. Willingham John Walker T. F. Farmer, Jr. H. O. Jones G. W. Evans L. T. Rosser, Jr. P. M. Cleveland F. C. Tucker S. D. Dell J. Crawley 1_ C. Connally 1909-10 D. C. Betjeman H. W. Baldwin. Jr. J W. Johnson W. R. Gignilliat C. J- Taylor J. L. Wimberly B. T. Burson A. Jordan J, FI. Wood J E, Morris, Jr. C. B. Hogg 11. S. Stronier H. G. Bailey D, L. Rogers R, M. Girardeau 1910-11 D. A. Roberts A.B. Conger P. O. Holliday M, R. Lufburrow Wr. Murphy j. C. Farmer H. Langsdale W. R- Clements W. E Rolre-rls G. G. Allen W. P. White 101 102 103 THE CAULDRON 1911 HER HANDKERCHIEF By Frank Taylor Long. ' Tis like a star of hope that shines Within my gloomy bachelor's den— Thai filmy handkerchief of liers. That once ensnared the eyes of men. There lingers still within its lace A trace of perfume rare and sweet. That wakes within me memory’s train— How lightning swift the years, and fleet! With her I strolled beneath the moon And breathed the words that lovers say: Memento sweet I needs must have— I bore this handkerchief away. This dainty piece of cambric fine. (The sign of Cupid's rise and fall). Might he incased in caket rare. Bui ah, it's pasted on the a iIt! 10-1 Non-Fratemity Organization searching in the archives where Mercer's ancient liistoiy it preserved, one may read of thrilling campaigns waged between the Greeks and the Bar- barians ( ?). However, this is not the day of the dead, hut ol the living; and these musty record� which tell of the heroic deeds of former Merceritrs concern us not. Therefore, let us consider for a moment affairs nearer the Land of Now. The Non-Fraternity Organization is strong in numbers—it embraces about two- thirds of the entire student body, As it is also strong in intellect and manhood, one can easily understand why so many of its mrmlwrs are leaders in university life and occupants of many of the positions of prominence in the various college activities. I he Organization is conservative, though firm, in its policies; it has convictions in regard to college problems, but it grants to every man the nght to bis own opinions; it stands for unfettered democracy and whole-souled comradeships formed upon natural bases. Standing as it does for the principle that the social life of the college should be based on these democratic tenets, knowing the vigor of deep breathing and the joy of hearty living, it extends a hearty welcome to the rugged mountain boy who has lived the life ol freedom in a north Georgia valley; it gives a hearty handshake to the wire grass native of the southern plain, who comes here in his simple dress and unsophisticated ways in search of knowledge; and to him who knows the smiling face of fortune, it gives friendly greetings, and assures him that he is among his friends. Because of all this, the Organization is loved by those who constitute its real mem- Iwrslup. and honored by those who are proud to champion its aims and ideals. Homer L Grice, 105 iiirt m THE CAULDRON 191 7SK Noh-t raternity Organization Beginning at the top and reading to the left C. E. Clement, ’I I T. J. Herring, ' I I H. J- Ballew, If S. D. Copeland, ‘1 I II. M. Davison, ’t I W. G, Robertson, i 1 R, R. Hollingsworth. 'I I E. C. Calhoun, 'II R. B. Fortune, 'I I R. E. Calhoun, 11 J, L. Lawrence, I I Group I. A. S. Kytle. 11 A. C. Adams, ' I I Z. E. Barron, ‘I I J. D. Overstreet, 1 I H. Lassiter, ' I I W, W, Webb, I I W, F- Dunaway, I I J. J. Brock, ' I I J, E, Hall, ’ll T. W. Tippett, 'I I L, T. Hall, II C. Carpenter. ' I I F. J. Amis. ' I I S. R McDaniel), 'I I R. S. New, '11 A. L. B. Greene, I I C. H, Garrett, 1 I C. Scruggs, ‘II J. H. Carswell. ‘I I H. j- Wilson, ‘I I O. F. Stamps. ’ I I W. B. Suddetk II 107 If� I HE C-A-U-LDRON 1911 m Non-rraternity (organization Beginning at the lop and reading to I he left. I. C. Kimsey, 12 R. T, Compton, ‘12 V. T. Jackson. '12 A, F. Guthrie. '12 J. B, Carter. 12 C. W. Henderson. ‘12 R C. Slaton, 12 W. J. Waller. ’12 A. B. Taylor, '12 C. E Walls. 12 E. B, Owenby, ’12 G. J. Gearin, 12 W. $. Adams, 12 Group II. L. E. Bowen. ‘12 J. M- Gucraid, ‘12 ). B. Bruce, ‘12 W. F. Long. '12 J. A- Johnson, ' 12 W. H, Smith, ‘12 C. G. Clement. '12 D. S. Dennard. '12 G. C. Spurlin. ‘I 2 T. S. Mason. '12 E. L. Webb, 12 F. Carter. '12 1. B. Conner, ’12 L. L. Baskin, 12 E. M. Chapman, ’12 W. J. Warren, 12 W. J. Chism. '12 H. W. Payton. 12 C.’F, Lanier, ‘12 R. Donehoo, 1 2 M. R. Little. '12 A T, Cline. '12 A. J. Futch. '12 G. W. Evans. 12 109 110 THE CAULDRON 19 11 m Nan-Fraternity Organization Beginning at the top and reading to the left. J. C. Grime� , ' 1 3 Group 11). R. H. Pirkle, 13 W. 0, Oliver. '13 C A. DeVane, ‘ 1 3 M. K. Slaton, ‘13 D. A. Howard. '13 E. C, Powers, | 3 J_- R. Golden, 1 3 W, J. Wililams. '13 L D, Newton, ' 1 3 Z, Collins. ' 1 3 P. McConnell, '13 H. D. Johnson, ’13 W. S. Banks. ‘13 W. G. Coffee, ‘13 A, D. Mitchell, '13 T. H. Davis, 1 3 J. W. Jenkins. ' 1 3 W. T. Bloodworth. '13 j, H. Pool, ’I 3 G. F. Kelley. ’13 j. B. Sullivan, ’ 1 3 J. ). Kelley, I 3 L J, Farmer. ’ 1 3 W. T. Smalley. 13 N. H. Burch. 13 M. B. Tucker, ‘13 G. C. Gibson, ’ 1 3 j. H. Jenkins. '13 Z. Adamson. ' 1 3 H. A. Cason, 1 3 N, V. Dyer. '13 E. P, Lee. ‘13 W. C. Sparkman, ' 1 3 H. Cason, ‘ 1 3 in m THE CAUL-DR ON 1911 Non-Fratern ity Organization Beginning at the top And reading to the left. j. W. Smith. 14 W. T. Huff. '14 R. B. West. '14 J. C. Moore. 14 H L. Grice.‘12 W. M. Handers.‘14 J. W. Sue I son. ‘13 C. S. Henderson. I 3 C . H. Hollingsworth. '14 F. M Haulbrook. ‘14 J. M. Garner, ‘13 Group IV. J. T. Edwards. '14 R. E. Rivers, ‘13 M. E, Chastain. '14 R. H. Moss, '14 I „ 5. Youngblood, ’ I I E. V. Pool, 13 F, A. Moss. 14 A, Carswell, '13 J. J. Guillcbeau, '14 j. A. Kennedy. ' 14 Wm. Henderson, ' I 3 C. M. Hugulcy. ' 14 F. L. Johnston, '14 J. E, Morgan. 14 H, Bell, 14 J. H. Edwards, ‘14 C. J. Green. ‘14 R. B. Plymale. ‘13 A, J. Andrews, 13 W. L. Davidson. '14 F. A- Richter. ’ I 4 J. W, Granade, ' 1 3 113 T H r C A I I D K o N 19 11 “Cut and Gome Again” The College boasts a new committee grave. Whose object is the Freshmen wild to save From shark-infested pool-rooms dope and dice. The things which give their college life its spice. Two times each week, they meet in session dire. And weekly twice with terror grim inspire Each tender Freshman who with ravished car, Has hearkened to the dick of pool-ball dear, Or moving-picture show where thrilling view Showed red-skin run and cow-boy bold pursue. When Daily Record showed, if he would pass. He should have been in Math, and Latin class. The grim Committee, thronged in solemn state. Within the college office, deals out fate On Monday afternoons and Thursdays loo, I o culprits sacred, who pass before its view. There Doctor Forrester so wise presides, With Gidlcy trig and Carver at his sides. And when the student comes his fate to learn. They stake the well-worn dice-box, each in turn. And shake and throw three dice with fateful hand. If two throw over nine, with manner grand, They tell the shaking student lie's excused. Who straightway leaves the office much amused. But if the two throw less than nine they say: Bad student, you must go to class each day. For uirexcuacd this cut must ever be Fill Gabriel's trumpet sounds o'er land and sea, And thus they deal impartial justice out To those who cut and loaf and gad about. Roy E. Calhoun. IM ANDSLIDES it spirit hue become the order of the day as much as land slide m democracy Bring forth evidence of thr (act. you say? Why just loot at Merter, that s all the proof you need. Al alt the athletic con- lei Li since lasl September, there has been such an increase of college spirit and enthusiasm that it overflow into every nook and cranny and effect tach particular dweller, whether book lover or sport lover, I Jus rejuvenation in matteis athletic, got its first start last summer when the gym- nasium was attacked by the improvement microbe and the impetus which Di Jameson t advocacy of more complete athletic advancement sent the stock up in the above par region. Giving opportunity Cor athletic participation by all students instead of restricting it to a lew, was one of the ends to be served. I hen at the beginning of the school term, the whole thing was given a stronger push, and the right o| way, with no speed limit. And the reason of this m lusum of ginger and snap tnto the riiculatory organs of Mercer? Well, I luppcre, the mam one can he pul in one word, Stroud,” and if you are more d a Minourian than we think and need more reason still, then add C. C. with a “Dr.” to complete the whole combination He came from Rochester, Nr Y., and his advent has brought joy of various and sundry kinds lo all bus departments. That word “depart- ments must be put in the plural, because Dr, Stroud is that rare individual who can coach all Iran , leach in the lileraiy department, and supervise the physical well-being of hi students I he possession of an M. D, degree, from l ufts Medical College, is evi- dence of the knowledge that enables turn to give wire direction to the ambitious young athlete and firing first aid to the injured. A great personality he is! Sometimes that personality just shines out in a bright smile, and then again it bubbles over in a cheery laugh, or the even cheerier greeting, m T H E C A U L D R O N 1 9 I 1 ■ Bui you ask for some material evidences of an enlivening spirit) Why, the easiest thing in the world, First look at the old gymnasium, within it of course. See the new balcony that was built around the sides which has increased the scaling capacity, and also provided a track for future Marathon runners. With all the improvements that have been added this year, the Mercer Gymnasium is one of the best equipped among southern colleges, and the crowd of hoys that fill it every afternoon in spirited pursuit of healthful athletics, shows how eagerly a good thing will be taken up. To fully appreciate the present baseball standing, we must become a bit retrospec- tive. Last year the spring practice was started under the brightest auspices- Seven old players relumed, and every position on the team was sought by two or three good men. The new material filled the vacant positions creditably, and soon we had a team that was picked by several sporting scribes to win all-southern championships. The prophecy did not come true, but it can not be denied that we did have the best individual team in the south. Three of our player were picked for the all-southern nine and several more re- ceived honorable mention. What caused our loss to lech, no one can say. It was not a better team of the Yellow Jackets, but their better luck. It must be granted that we did come back'' with Georgia and win some of the laurels dropped in Atlanta, and that s far more than Tech, could do with the Athens bunch. FOR 1911? As to tlw record our team will make, we haven’t enough of the poet in us to imagine or of the prophet to predict. However, it is something unusual for Mercer to put out a weak baseball team. This game has always been the sport of sports here, and our suc- cess in baseball during the year gone by ha depended largely upon the great enthusiasm and hearty support given it by the student body. It is true that we lost three al[-southern players, but seven of last year's varsity returned. With these old players as a nucleus. Coach Stroud will surely fill in the gaps with promising new material and put out a strong scrappy team, Just watch the team that will represent Mercer this year. 117 T H E C A U L D R O N 1911______________________________§gjj 118 m Mercer Mercer Mercer Mercer Mercer Mercer Mercer Mercer Meicer Mercer Mercer 13 Vi, Dahlonega I 12 v . Dahloncga 1 9 Gordon Institute 2 8 vs. Gordon Institute 4 I vi, Macon (S. A, L.) 0 vs. Buffalo 3 7 vi. Chattanooga 0 9 vs. Chattanooga 2 6 vs. Georgia 2 4 vs- Tech 7 0 vs. Tech 10 D-R'i D ■ N 19 11 i I' inures for 1910 Mercer 7 Vi, Trinity 4 Mercer 7 vs. Chattanooga 1 Mercer 3 V5, Chattanooga 4 Mercer 6 vs. Auburn 3 Mercer 3 vs. Auburn 1 Mercer 1 vs. Auburn 2 Mercer I vi. Tech 3 Mercer 0 Vi. Teel. 2 Mercer 2 VJ. Auburn 7 Mercer 5 Vi. Auburn 6 Mercer 4 Vi. Clemson 2 Mercer 9 vs, Clemson 1 Mm c, N OI.IPHANT CtCMiB IVII 119 The Night-Shirt Parade When bailie's spoils as victor's right we late. We male the earth to d«?p foundations shake, In ghostly vestments pale, in spook's array. In sheets and night shirts while we wend our way To town, in serpentine formation dire. And on the way the souls of laen inspire With terror lest some freak of nature might Have spewed the legions red of hell to light, Or re met ary opened in the night And showed to mortals ghastly Dealh’s grim sight. We form in double columns, close our files And go to Wesleyan seeking maidens’ smiles. With yell and horn and bell we sound our joy. We prance in vast delight.—each Mercer boy. On Cherry Street we raise up Lee to spiel His clarion voice sounds clear as bell-note's peal. Proclaiming Mercer’s worth to all the world, In accent strong his words abroad arc whirled. And then when break of morn is neat ul hand. From loss of breath and weariness we stand: And then disperse to Student’s Hall, our home. Where still in dreams through Macon’s streets we roam. Roy F. Calhoun. 120 m THE C AU LDRON 191 mi TUTT DUNAWWi Upturn Football Team OFFICERS R. C. Gresham . . Manager R. L. Meeks . Assistant Manager Tutt Dunaway ....... Captam Grice, Center. Bums. Kelley, and Herndon, Right Guard. Conger. Left Guard Dunaway. (Capl.) Right lachli Bums and West. Left lacklc. Davison and Lawrence. Right End. Hogg, Left End. Zellars and Cook. Quarterback. Rinion, Right 1 half McDaniel and Marctl, Left Half Norman and Foxworth, hull Back. lit I H I CAULDRON 1911 m FOOTBALL ERCER might be called d youngster in the game of football and her fame l yet to be made in tins line. Consequently most of the good experienced prep school players prefer to go lo those colleges whose fame 1� al- ready assured. A college boy just naturally loves a winner. It is hard for us to gel a good stan so long as the so-called big teams have experienced men from which they pick their elevens, while we have to develop out players. How- ever, the team last fall showed such remarkable improvement under our new coach that we have all become optimistic as lo our future in football. Why. m the first big game of the season our l� y came olf the field of scrimmage with German's scalp. Tech gave us the worst defeat of the season, but the real strength of our Learn should not be judged by this game, l.cl us remember how, later on, wc held Georgia to less than half as largo a wore as Tech made against os, and after this Georgia won a brilliant victory over the Yellow Jackets in Atlanta. Mercer played oven harder in Athens than the score in- dicates, for over half of our opponent s points were gained on fluke plays. Howard was the last bite of the cherry that we look, and it proved to Ire a pleasant mouthful. It was a grand finale indeed to see how the orange and black, so persistently ploughed through the opposing line. But read the official digeslt Mercer 32 vs. Mercer 3 vs. Mercer 22 v$. Mercer 0 vs. Mercer 14 vs. Mercer 0 vs. Mercer 0 vs. Mercer 23 vs. Mercer 2ft V . Locust Grove 0 Clemson 0 Georgia Medical Col 0 Tech 46 University of Florida 0 Georgia 21 Chattanooga 6 Citadel 0 Howard 0 Bui why j the old gymnasium lighted up at half past eight o'clock in the night, and what means the mingling within of multitudinous voices in deafening cheers? No one ever dreamed that basketball could awaken so much enthusiasm, especially in one season, .Such a well coached classy little team, however, could not help but arouse tire interests of a student body and serve a surprise package to their opponents. Why, they moved about on the floor with the ease of graceful dancers, and shot goals with the accuracy that characterize the work of a German critic. that Mercer live improved in every game it seemed, and could they have played later in tire season several of their hard games which occurred first on the schedule, there Would have been ever fewer defeats for IZ4 r H E CAULDRON (91 I :M£ us- The greatest game of the season was the oaf with Georgia on our own floor, and the way c ur boys played on that memorable night will remain a thing of beauty and a joy fomtr Such a nerve-blazing hair-raismx contest was. to say thr least, not altogether befitting the temperament of a nervous woman. Hats off to the Champion Inter-collegiate Basketball Team of the State, and three lusty cheers far the record they made. Our track team is yet in an embryonic state. Imt from the present interest mani- fested, you can count on Mercer having a team even nest year that will make her neighboring colleges late notice. A large number of the boys answered In the roll call of the gym. class to engage in preliminary track work, and on several occasions Coach Stroud has given hare and bound chases and cross-country runs. Already wc are trying to arrange a meet with Emory about the first of May. Keep up your spirit fellows, and a representative track team will inevitably follow. T here it is—the whole Mercer record—to read, to mark, to learn, to inwardly digest and find good to the taste. And it is gratifying to know that the record was made by four-square playing, not by sending out into the highways and hedges in quest of players whose ability was advertised. Wc are never worried with import duties on players, nor devising of schemes to get around the rules of inter-collegiate sports. But the game played for the joy of playing is the exciting cause and fairness equally to the other fel- low, and to ourselves is the principle upon which we conduct the athletic campaign- May our standard remain to this one tiling constant ever, while the score rises on the stepping stones ol our past scores to higher things, - lo one divine far off event Towards which the whole of Mercer moves. 125 T H E C A U L D R O N 1911 Basketball RECORD FOR I9f| Mercer 8 vs. Atlanta Athletic Club 49 Mercer 46 vs. Fifth Regiment 16 Mercer 35 vs. Savannah 16 Mercer 15 vs. Jacksonville 23 Mercer 28 vs. I homasvillc 14 Mercer 42 vs. Dawson 10 Mercer 9 v . Columbus 61 Mercer 28 vs. Georgia 26 Mercer 19 vs. Central of Kentucky 42 Mercer 40 vs. Augusta 22 Mercer 27 vs. Georgia 24 Mercer 25 n. Vanderbilt 26 Mercer 71 vs. Macon Amateurs 7 m. THE CAULDRON 1911 127 THE C AULD RON 1911 niNION. €� t VOSS. CuirJ H_vE Cj A ■ U • L • D - R ■ O N 19 11 Athletic Association C E. Wills OFFICERS - . President W. C Sparkman , , . - Vice-President A, T. Cune . Secretary and 1 rcasurcr ATHLETIC COUNCIL Prof. R- W. Edenfield, Chairman Prof. G. L. Carver W. A. Gall C- O. Baird H. L Grice Yell: Brecitety-yex, Koax, Koax. Bicckety-yex, Koax, Koax, Whoa-up, Whoa.-np, Parabaloo. Mercer, Rah? Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Mercer! Mercer! Mcrccr! 129 THE C • A - U - L - D K O N 1911 mi 130 mk the CAULDRON 9 ' m Wearers of the “M fi FOOTBALL W. T. Dunaway W. L West b R. McDaniel! H. L. Grice H. M. Davison O. S. Marctt R. N. Burns C. B. Hogg J. F. Norman J. W. Jacobs J. L. Lawrence J, W Foxworlh G. F. Kelly J, T. Zclkrs R. C. Gresham F. Herndon Rr E. Cook A. B. Conger C, Bin ion BASKETBALL M. P. Gaines J. B. Roddeftbciy J. D, Voss R. E. Cook 1 . M. Carson r. W. Tippett J. L- Westmoreland C. Binion BASEBALL C. N, Oliphant K, A. Roach J. D, Voss W. B. Suddeth C. E. Wills C. B, Hogg L. E. Baker miiliijriF SKBSKT 131 132 Evolution of a College Man. 134 yg i T H E C A U LD RON 1911 Mercer Glee Club N. F. Williamson . . . Manager Prof. G, L. Carver.................... Leader MEMBERS FIRST TENOR Carver, Prof. G. L. Lee. E. P. Pool. EL V. Pirklc. R. H. Morgan, W, N. FIRST BASS Newton, L. D- Powell. C E, Clark. B. H. Giddings, J, I. E. M. Chapman . J. H. Walker SECOND TENOR Vincent, F. B. Scarlsoio. E. R Williamson. N. F, I luilbuil, G. R. Gain� , K. A, SECOND BASS lister, W. M. Sellers. T. F. Conner, 1 B. Une. V. M Moore, J. C . Reader Accompanist 135 136 T H E CAU L D RON 1911 The Mercer Band The music falls on college walls And rival (earns bolls old and gory, I hr Profs and boys fill streets and parks. While dulcet band leads on to glory Blow, bugle, blow, set the brass echoes flying, flying, flying, Victory. Mercer, victory, crying, crying, crying. The Mercer band, the brightest, breeziest organization in college, the pride of every Mercer student It was organized in February, 1910. by its present capable leader. Mi, Jno. W, Jacobs, and has become an accompanimerit always in demand. In its early days. Dr, 5- Y, Jameson and Mr, B, D. Williamham were tire friends who con- tributed most to its founding. By the labors and sacrifices of its hard working members, the band now enjoys the distinction of being the best in this pari of the state. The in- struments alone cost approximately $800. Ft had I be wind, it bad the men, It bad the money, too. Thai’s why it is a success. It had to succeed. It plays to beat live drum and vice versa, fb repertoire includes music from the alluring and classical to the inspiring and stirring. Its members get no Inps. no ‘MY and no salary, but they play just the same and just as well. No organization in college deserves more support and encouragement than the band. It stimulates interest, alleviates the drudgery and monotony of this business of getting an education; it refreshes weary minds, stirs the hearts of athletes by healing time. time. time. In a sort of ragtime rhyme; it rouses ike spirit that leads on to victory. Here's to the Merter Band, long may she blow. The following are the members: C. R. Beale. Sec. and Treas.. Clarinet, Q. G. Maughon. Solo Comet, J. J. Farmer, 1st Comet. J. R, Hall, Jr.. 1st Cornet, C, Carpenter. 2nd Cornel. A J. Hargrove, 2nd Cornet. N. F. Williamson, Solo Alto. R. H. Pirkle. 1st Alto. M. K. Staton. 2nd Alto. D. E. Jackson. Soto Trombone. J, E. Hall, 1st Trombone. H. C. Whatley, 2nd I rombone. E R. Scarboro. Baritone. W. Henderson, Bass, G W. Evans. Tuba. J. R, Smith, Snare Drum. L, E- Bowen, Bass Drum. Jno. W, Jacobs, leader. 137. THE CAULDRON 1911 Purpose: The erection and preservation of ihr classical and the antique in Mercer's traditions. Watchword: Diligently dig so as to efficiently erect. Meeting Place: Attic of Brick Hall. OFFICERS Cincinnatus Erasmus Clement Eminent Antiquilarian WaJenlinu Ephorus Roberts Eminent Archaeologist Seneca Granade ..... Eminent Archivist FELLOW ANTIQUES Hellanicus Edelani Aderhold AkIoiku; Emmeries Baines, the Younger Jason Rufus Batchelor Staphylus Dardanus Copeland Jugarius Roscius Garner Gra virus Cleoxenus Kirkley Rameses Leonides Meeks Gelon Euagrtus Mills Atlantiades Derbices Mitchell Guttoncs Cascellius Spurlm m m. T'H'E C-A U L D R O N I9|| m Gordon Institute Club Binion, C,, President. MEMBERS Binion. C., A. ©. McDonald. M. K. A. C ousins. Prof. S- B,. 1. N. Smith, M. A., K. i. Galt. W. A. A. T, II. I Aylar, R. J.. 1 A. E. Hogg. C. B.. •! - A. w. Trimble. C. Q.. i . 5. 139 140 m THE CAULDRON 191 L. G. L Club Amis. F. J. Chapman, E, M. Stephens. A M. OFFICERS - ■ President ■ • - • Vice-President - - Secretary and Treasurer MEMBERS Adamson. Z. Ami , F. J. Baird, C. O. Burch. N. H. Cason, H. A. Chapman, E. M. Compton, R. r, Dixon. J- C. Etheredge, J. M. Farmer. M. A, Parmer, M. FI. Farmer. C. L. Farmer, J, C, Granade. S. W. Gnnws, J. C. Guillrhrau, j, J. Hodges. F. W. I luff. W. T. Jenkins. J. W, Johnston, P. L. U . E. P. Lons. F. Mallary, E, Y., Jr. Mason. T. S. McDaniel!, S, R. Ptymak . R. Smalley, W. T. Snead. J. W. Stephens, A, M. Tippett. T. W. Tucker, M. Wallers. A. 141 THE C A U L D R O N I 9 I I Norman Park Club OFFICERS Herring,, T. j. President SCRUGGS, C. . Vice-President Conger,, A. B. , . . , , . , . Secretary OVERSTREET, J, D. Treasurer MEMBERS Conger. A. B, Foxworih, J, W. Overstreet. J, D. Crouch. J. H. Herring. T. J. Scruggs, C, DeVane, C. A. Norman. J. F. Tillman, B. E- Motto: For Mercer first and then for Norman Institute, 142 - f' T • H ■ F. C • A • I • 1. • D K ■ ) 19|| The Florida Club ‘ JukE ■ ISuncti n| {Inickrr 1 OFFICERS Davis. P. F. .... President Farnnr. J !)., Jr. Vice-President Sparkman, W. C. - See'y and Treat. MEMBERS Davis, P. F. Kelly, J. A. Farnor, J. D„ Jr. I .angcUlr. I I. ( oxwarth. J. W. Smith. T. I I. Herring. 1. J. Sparkman, W. C, Hogg, C. B. Tillman. B, E 143 Alabama Club Grice, H. L. Sellers, T. F. Neighbors. Q. J OFFICERS President • . Vice-President Secretary and Treasurer MEMBERS 144 Gautier, J. H. Mamie. S. N. Hurlhult. G- B. Hurbult, G. R. Sellers. T. F. West. R, B. TH-E, CAULDRON 1 9 I m kk The “Squeeal-Squeeal’ Quartette “ABE CONGER—Lead “BUB JELKS—Bass TANK NORMAN—Tenor. QUAD MALLARY-—Baritone. If music be the food of love sing yourself crazy. Abe Conger, our able lead, was bought by the club on account of his great ability in this particular line. He was first noticed at the Ga Slate Fair, and since then has rendered good service in this capacity. Bub” Jelks, our proficient bass, whose quality of voice is only excelled by his love for the fair sex, came among our midst only after a promise front the other three that the practice on Saturday night would be dispensed with, as bis time then was fully oc- cupied. Tank’s great skill was first discovered at the football game on I hanksgivmg day between Mercer and Howard; as he was seen plunging through the line he raised his voice in defiance of their united e(forts to stop him, Little Quad was admitted after being found one morning sitting on the back of s bench in Chapel, when he learned that he had passed Greek, giving vent to his feelings in song. 145 144 T H E C AU L D RO N 191 Mercer Tennis Club OFFICERS C. N, Oliphant .... C. E. Wills J. EL Roddenbery .... President Vice-President . - . Secretary MEMBERS C. N. Oliphant A C. Tift J. C. Farmer B, T. Bryan Hugh Canon W. B. Suddeth J, B, Roddenbery W. E. Roberts S. P, Kenyon H. I. Alford Chester Scruggs A, E. Barnes, Jr, J. L. Westmoreland G. E. Mills R, J. Smith Clay Binion C. E. Wills T. F. Sellers R, E, Cook Fred Herndon R. C. Gresham 147 � 1 18 THE CAULDRON I 9 II Greater Macon Club OFFICERS Mallary, E. Y.. Jr, . . , , President JELKS. J. E. , . . . ■ , . Vice-President Sellers, T. F. . . Secretary and I reasurer MEMBERS Barnes, A. E., Jr. Brown, J. H, Chappell. W. A. Cobb. J. B. Daughtry, G, Gautier. J. H. Henderson, Wm„ Jr, Hertwig, C. C. Huguley. C, M. Jelks. J. E. Jdb. J R- Johnson, H. D Johnston. P. L. Jones, T. M- Kendall, I I. C., Jr. Lane. M Lane. A. W., Jr. Mallary. E. Y„ Jr Martin. T. B. Miller, C. M. Moore, J. C Mulling. A. Murphey. W, Rice, H- G, Rice, H. S. Rowell. C. Schofield. S. R. Sellers, T. F. Stallings. L. T. Taylor. R. J-, Jr. Thorpe. W. H. Vincent, F, B. West, W. L_ 149 §jTHE CAULDRON MHJ i i(4 i i? i 4 f r � - L. — a ISO THE CAU LDRON 1911 Hours- II A. B. to 6 X. Y. Office: No two nights the same. Cable address: Big Night To-Night. The Dormitory Cascarets Motto: We work while he sleeps.” Pellets: J. W. Granade F. M. Carson W, T. Dunaway E, ML Lancaster j. M Garner J. R. Batchelor J, B. Roddenbery J. T, Zellars D. E. Jackson S. W. Granade H. E. AderUd R. H. Pirkle J. W. Hogan. C. R- Beale J. R. Garner 151 152 THE CAULDRON 1911 K. K. K, Social Club Molto: Kuss k.� uPi- Kan, Object; Rut Kapers KonsUritly. Color: Blue Ribbon. Flown; Rose (Punly). Mumra'i ill Password. Song: We won’t be home until morning, for we need the morning air.” Yell: What’s the matter with K. K. K. He! Haw! Hey! She’s O, K, We’re the boys of tire K. K, K. Places of meeting: Komers, Rates, and Rotlagcs. lime of meeting: Kloudy Knights, lime of adjourning: Rock's Krowing. MEMBERS Khorus Rutter . . . ..... .Clay Bmion Kollcgc Rastaway Roy Smith Ronstant Raver . . Geo. Mills Keg Karrier . . . . . Abe Conger Rar Konduetor . . Kab Katcher . Eph Roberts Kwart Ronsumcr . Jim Farmer Koncnlrd Rid . . Wesley Davis Kraty Kusser Bradley Hogg Rom Killer . . . . .Frank Norman Kafe Kid . . .Charlie Oliphanl I S3 m. THE CAULDRON 1911 9KK The Grouch Club We're thirteen men who think there's nothing right On Earth, in Heaven or Hades, day or night. Whene’er we meet we sit and growl at fate. And spout our pessimism mixed with hate. At all things known or thought by God or man, At things we do not know nor ever can. Our members are Jim Jclks who hates mankind. And gruffly growls at all of different mind; And Chester Scruggs for gloomy lace far-famed; Then Conger dark,—“The Black' he's justly named. Our Bobby Meeks has never smiled we know: With grim despair he views this world below . Just mention good to Barnes of wondrous growl. He'll yell and grin; with rage he II fairly how], And then Prep” Suddeth fills our hearts with glee,— A pessimist of darkest dye is he. And Will Eph Roberts! he's a lawyer grim, He likes misfortune, it means food to him. Then Copeland, once a preacher, swells with itc. If he but sees a smile,—his wrath's afne, In sour sublimity we have George Mills; In snarling majesty we see Ned Wills; And Tom Fort Sellers, snappish in his wrath. Growls loud at good when'er it's in his path. Our Little NoJati sits with cynic's pride And barks and scoffs at all things far and wide. Then Kenyon, lovable, completes our ling, Who’s never seen the good in anything. With pessimistic cynicism dire We Grouchcrs each the others thus inspire, 155 Ror Calhoun Prof. J. F. SELLERS W. H. Simms J. H. Walker T. T. Bf.nton C. E Wills T. F, Sellers Benton. T. T. L ancastcr. L M. Scruggs, C. Amis. F. J, Baird, C Davison. H. M- Gauticr. J H. Gidley, Dr. W. F. Alembic Club Object: Study of Chemistry OFFICERS CHAPTER MEMBERS Sellers, T. F. Simms. W. H. Smith. M. A. NEW MEMBERS Greene, A. L, B, Gresham. R. C. Jacobs. J, W. McDaniel. $. R, Milb. G. E. Oliphant. C. N. Elonorary President P resident Vice-Preiident TwaiurH Secretary Historian I nmble, C. Q, Walker, J H Will� . C. E. Roach, F. A. Voss. J D W ebb. W. W, Wilson, W. L. Y oungblood, L. S. 156 ___THE CAULDRON 1911 Mercer Literary Club Professor C- W. Steed Professor S. B. Cousins Miss Sadie G. Boone 1909 H M. Dargan J, S Brown C. W. Coleman F. S. Pruitt C. E. Clement W. T. Knox N. F. Williamson G, P. Whatley T. F. Sellers H. M. Davison W. G. Robertson C. N. Oliphanl R. L. Meeks 1910 S, D, Copeland R. C. Gresham P. M- Cousins 1911 H L Gnce R. Stapleton W. R, Robinson J. D. Nash W. A, Gall Tift 157 THE CAULDRON 158 m. I H E CAULDRON 1911 The Senior Class Meeting was I hr tenth of November, and a� night dosed in, a wayfaring Freshman even though a fool would have known that some great event was impend- ing. You could see il m the w ut tying clouds and fed it in the heavy at- mosphere. The moon cast only frightened glances upon the University grounds, and the birds about the old Mam Building nestled close to the ivy covered walls- Tire gloomy campus was deserted by alt except those bold and fearless Seniors who that night had been called upon to do or die, Here and there huddled groups of these grim warriors conversed in undertones and now and then, as some leader became too enthusiastic over his self appointed task, a word of portentous threatening would project itself on (lie night wind. In the brightly lighted Library the more confident had gathered. Here were to be found some of the eleventh hour politicians, passing about shaking hands with classmates, assuming towards every one a more friendly altitude than they had ever before shown. Others sat back m alt the dignity of a Senior, tlieir eyes fixed on the fanciful pictures that were wreathed tn the amending and descending curls of the three-for smoke, ‘I he Seniors, with that sink or swim, survive or perish, fight to the finish look on every face, filed slowly and solemnly in. and when finally the president called for order By fists fieiiimg m air. And the Calhoun's red hair. We could see through tlie night That the class was all there, Ihen did Babel come upon earth again and pandemonium reigned suprrme. For a time the air was so dense with voices that one could hardly breathe But finally by means of sawing the arr and pawing the floor, the president brought some kind of order into the assembly, and the business ran in somewhat the following manner: Mr. Barnes: Mi. Temporary Chairman, that’s what's the matter with China now President: Gentlemen, first Mr. Roberts will read the report of the committee on the Annual.” Mr. Benton: Mr. Chairman, the object of this meeting u to elect class officers. President: “First, Gentlemen.— Mr. Barnes: Mr. 1 emporary Chairman, in China— Mr. Ballets': Mr President, I rise for a point of information. Ivn't Chinn ir- reverent to the question? Mr, Carswell; Mr. President. 1 move we table this question.” President: Mr. Roberts will now Mr Barnes: Mr. Temporary Chairman, China—. Mr. Meeks: Mr. President, I rise to a point of order— President: ITen sit down and keep order. Mr. Roberts proceed with your re- port. Itfi T H E C AULDRON 1911 Mr, Roberts: Mr, Cha it man and Gtnllcmm, I itrn prepared to read the frj][owjii report. We, the Committee, believe that the Senior C lass should elect four bldilors-in- Cliief. five business managers, each to receive a salary of forty dollars a month, and seven cartoonists; that four pages of the Annual he devoted to each member of the Senior Claw for pictures, history., and general remarks: one entire page to the Junior Class, one to macy, and junior Law Classes; one page to live faculty, including Brown, Lee. and Mary Jane, for pictures and any matter which we may see fit to put thereon, and one pages to serious matter; fin-allv. that the Senior C lass, subscribers, and the gullible public, bear the eKpense of getting out the Annual.” Upon motion of Mr. Gresham the report wa? unanimously accepted. Next in order was the election of class ortieers. Here ate somr of the nominations womrn. the land where deelt Jerseys graze and fat Berkshire! wallow. where magnolia Mr. Scruggs: Mr. President: Mr. President, I rise to gel up Mr. Lancaster for vice-president.” Mr. Oliphant; Mr. President, for class poet 1 nominate Mr. , L. Roberts.” Mr, Roberts: “Mr. President, I don't Want that job. Mr. Oliphant: Then. Mr. President. I don’t make that nomination In somewhat the same manner the other officers were nominated, and upon motion cf Mr. Tom Sellers, the whole paraphernalia was voted on at oncr The storm is past. The gloom lifts. The battle ne. But on the battle field the Sophomore Class, onr to the Freshman Class, and one to the Special, Juno; Phar- half page to buildings and grounds; thirty pages to cartoons, fifty to jokes, and two full IW, E. Roberts R. L Mr, Committee !J. D. Nash F. J. Ami- W, H. Sim™ Mr. Hollingsworth; “Mr. President. 1 rise to nominate for president d man esteemed by all; a man from this fair South land of ours, from the land of brave men and fair breeze kiss the Florida Keys. I refer to Mr. Abe Conger. lie scattered the spoils of war, broken pledgee blighted ambitions, twisted heart strings, dissipated oratory. And now. as through the wee sma‘ hours the glittering stars keep silent vigil, victor and vanquished pass out into the night m THE CAULDRON I f A Great Event ’ OT many days ago the Dublin Basketball ‘I cam unexpectedly appeared J upon the campus to try their tuck willl the Mercer Scrub . As the second team was in a sort of a down and out condition, it was soon seen that they could not meet their worthy rivals. Then, what was to be done? For a time it looked as though the brawny Dublin players would have to leave without their hoped for scalp. for scalp. Bui just at this point the remarkable thing happened The Mercer Faculty decided to play the visitor . I lie Coach at once began a canvass of that august body to find the fortunate five- To begin with Dr- Jameson was gone, who. had he been present. Woe. in ye Dublin Holmes and Edenfield. the latter as manager of the Athletic Association Was ineligible. fears lest he be continually fouled for rough work. At length Coach Stroud, in his usual cool headed manner, lined up the following team: Uncle Jeff, center; Foxy Grandpa, Tight forward; Little Boy Steed, Jeft; Unde Scott, left guard; and Billy, right. When all was ready the whistle’s shrill voice ran out through the crowded Gym. Then those fleet footed warriors rushed together like unto the head-on crash of two locomotives, I he Just half of the game was uneventful, neither side getting a score, but as the last half advanced things began to liven up. Dick Holmes began to root as never man rooted before. His derby in one hand and a cowbell in the other he occupied all positions in the gallery, shouting and encouraging the defenders of the orange and black. “Tough luck Harrison, old boy. bul come on, play the game from a psychological stand- ard the former was excluded on the ground that he had played summer hall. Next. Carver was passed by for the simple reason (hat be might be run over by some of those husky Dublin players. Finally, Unde Scctt was admitted Id the game, but with grave point.” 'Stick to him Steed. I know' you are little, but you're game and your motif i good.' “Get in I lie- game Murray. Do it like the Greeks did it. “Come on, Billy, make a famous star out of yourself. Thus be exhorted lliem. Ejggg THE C-A'U'L-D'R'Q'N 1911_____________________ In due time the whistle announced the game's finish, and according to Pinkey John- son the whole a Hail stood thus; Uncle Jeff very hot and bred. GoaIIward bit once by Harrison. Steed'� hair very badly ruffled up. Dublin score I (made on a foul). Mercer 0. Referee: Forrester. Score boyr Gidley- I imr: An hour and a half. Mercer stars; Uncle Scott and Billy. E. B. OWENBY. AFTER rtJE CKKAT BVFM 164 33$. t n r: cauldron i 911 (Contributed By and On the Faculty (The editors decline any responsibility for I he age of these contributions.) Dr. I 'arrisen: “It’s bad enough fer young girls to paint, but my gracious alive. ii awful when tic eld women do so. I see fin down town nearly every time F go, and they look like ancient paintings running about. What can they mean?” Dr, Stroud: Why, Decter, they arc alter the old masters.’ A question in a recent history examination was, '‘Who was Joan of Arc?” One answer read thus: Joan of Arc was a French pheasant. Hie instructor, reading this to tire class, observed “possibly he thought she was a bird of a woman. In a discussion about undebatable questions, the following rvas submitted: Re- solved. That the Renaissance has contributed more to civilization than the French and Indian war, because one was dependent on the other.' Query, which was the dependent? BV ONH or rilEM 1« As Others tl Utar Us. 2 THE C A U L P R Q-N___I 911___________ Mercer’s Six Best Sellers ”Losl in the Rush or “A History of the Vanquished,'' by W, L. West, F. R, E. S, H. A thrilling tale of the great conflict waged last October by two warring factions. The book is to be highly priied. not only because of its historical value, but also because of its graphic description by one of the few survivors of the losing clan. We feel it due Mr. West, though, to say that be was only a semi-active participant in the campaign. “Dualism vs. Individualism, by J. Flora Gautier, A. B., Ph, G. This distinguished author needs no introduction, as his former works on social ques- tion make him an authority, In the above volume, Mr, Gautier clearly and conclusively shatters the doctrine of unkellularism. Whisps of Weeds. a Treatise of Poems, hy G- Cleveland kirkley, Litl—M, This daringly original book of poems by America’s most eccentric man of letters, is sweeping over the country like weeds in an unkempt field. Mr. Kirkley's latest theory is that people should dress in solid colors, the color to be chosen because of their tem- perament. Mr. Kirkley always appears now in green. ’‘Biological Evolution; A Record of Personal Experiences, by H. Lamar Grice. A new figure in the world of letters, but one which promises to Ire unique. His first literary effort is marked by seemingly impossible facts, which are substantiated by actual photographs. The scientific value of the work can not Ire over estimated. Goggiusvillc,’ by Clay Billion This novel, probably tfie best this popular author has vet produced, has its setting ill a delightful Southern village, w'here a most beautiful romance finally comes to a suc- cessful culmination. I he reader will again be enthralled by the charm of the author's style; while the beautiful heroine is so realistically shown that she appears as a divine creature of flesh, rather than a character in fiction. 11« TH E CAULD RON ,9 mu “Avialoritis, by N- Frances Williamson. F. I A. S, (Fellow Infernal Aerial Society,) A learned dissertation on a hitherto baffling malady by one who knows by reason of experience—It ts confidently believed that this volume will be the means of ridding the world of that unfortunate class of people known as '‘hot air artists. It is understood that the present Senior Class is using the treatment prescribed in the book on Mugs I wrenre and Dkk Gresham. 169 T ■ H. E C A U L D R O N 19 11 “Pink. Johnston” Behold our Pinkie, august in hi? pride, Perambulate the college campus wide! II� eyes spike-pointed, seek for bits of news And almost diabolically choose Each interest kernel from its useless shell Of extra matter, thrown around it well By numerous discussions pro and con And sundry grave opinions thereupon. Astride his nose, to aid his wondrous sight. A pair of gleaming spectacles loom bright. Within his hands a paper pad it pressed; Behind hit ear his pencil finds a rest Except when imeTcsI-laden item calls it forth To scratch upon his paper Mcrfcer's worth. When glory-laden laurels deck her brow. He tells the world of why she won and how; But when the lash of stern defeat she feels. He boasts her up with sympathetic spiels. Besides these weighty' things in college life He tells of little things with interest rife,— Whene'er a student has a cough or cold Minutest facts in his report are told; Or when some scholar spends at home a day. The Telegraph is sure to mark his slay. And then Pink's nose lor smelling news is trained; His huge proboscis keen is never strained. But «cuts for news in every passing wind. The powers of Darkness seem their aid to lend; For this reporter far and wide is known As one whose right to fame is dearly shown. Rejoice, Oh, Mercer, m your famous son; Rejoice aloud, for fame he's surely won! Roy E. Calhoun. ■to THE CAULDRON 1911 171 Every community Kas its list of celebrities; and it is only right and proper for u� to tell out loud the favored and near-favored sons of Fortune here at Mercer, so that civilisa- tion may be given an added impetus, and many may strive to emulate the example of these, our own men. Away up in the mountains of North Georgia there mams—where there's no stock law—a strange creature known as the “razor-hack . This species of porkeT—we al- most Mid poker, of course we mean polka, never touched a card m all our life—but to get back to the subject, this species of porker is like the old “moss-bar let of the wire-grass’' regions the razor-hack ought to come from the “wire-grass —m every way. save that his lean back is less sparsely settled with bristles; only two or three to a Vertebra. In out world here, is one tike unto a “lazor-back in—certainly wc were not going to say appetite ; well, anyway he rejembles a razor-back” in that Ins head like the pigs back, is sparsely settled with hairs. But, never mind Bolihy Meeks, if you haven't got much on the outside of your head, you have more than enough inside. Just because the swish of silken skirts n not heard rustling their way into our recita- tion rooms, if no Lgn that Metcer is not co-educatitmal. For. although the power -that-be - pretty good term that, vyc think—have not as yet let down the bars, so that delightful 172 jjSBj THE C-A-U-L-D-R-O'N 1911 “beaut!- of feminity could wander in our preen (made so hy numerous freshmen) fields of [earning, yet we are co-educational. The present senior class boasts—that not all it does eiiher, brother—or sister if you happen lo be such—of having lei down the gap, in that Jessie. the heart-breaker is one of them. Youth and love have ever been band-m-hand; the younger the youth, the more de- voted the lover, But one of our greatest ohcs chaltrrs this theory, for “Grandpa, the youth- ful lover —pretty paradoxical kihd nl a statement, but ncverlbcle� true, if you please. es-sir-re bob, old gouty Grandpa can give any other fellow here a handicap of four months, arid then best him to the altar. f All the world loves a lover and so do wc; the senior class especially, for they have put him away up in the G's. A great crowd closely clustered together, an air of intense excitement prevadms all. What means it? Slop. Wait. Listen. Alvli !i1 Now you undcrsiand. The im- passioned tones of a fiery young man sway you as all the rest. And now as he soars in an aeroplane of eloquence, your soul mounts up with it! Oh! the power of a longue like this, for it will not only hush the silvery-throated song birds of the glorious, golden Georgia hills as they pour forth the sweetness of their happiest melody lo the listening air; but it also will stir into quietude the watery grunts of the finny creatures of Lather Neptune's domain, as they bask in the gleaming. ghsUmmg waters that wash Georgia's shores, Railroad, the boy orator1 I laU off everybody and three cheers for him—Hip! Hip' Hurray! Is Tiny W. lippett a little big man or a big, little man. Ibis is the question that has pul us in a quandary, a deep quagmire of a quandary; for Tiny W. Tippett is too big a man to be left out of the great and near-great, yet Ins own name presupposes him to be pretty tiny—now that starts another discussion; but We think we arc pretty safe in saying that Tiny W. Tippett is not pretty. But a halt or more trouble will come, Still we are undecided as lo whether Tiny W, Tippett is a little, big man or a big. little man. All great men have some distinguishing, descriptive adjective placed alter their cognomens. All through history we find this to be true, there's W illiam the Conqueror, Attila the Hun—wonder if he was any relation to George Cohan, the honey boy?— Rufus live Red. Alarm the Goth, pi cetera, ad infinitum did we get that verbatim? Herman the Silent is our worthy representative in this glorious galaxy of histrionic stars. Duimg his four years sojourn here he has not averaged more than ten days to a word- Hu counsel is eagerly sought, but rarely ever found. Far across the great green rolling stretch of pasture land comes the sweet, clear, home-like tinkle of a bell. Tis the old wether that has been picked out—lo wear the bell leading the flock of lambs lo pleasant and safe ferding places. What’s the con- 173 THE CAULDRON 1911 nrclion with ’Vbot Who and Why? Why simply this, Abe Conger is the old wether that has been picked out to lead the senior class—which at all times does not resemble a flock of lambs, yc| we will keep our metaphor—to pleasant and safe (ced- ing places. P. S. If Abe doesn't wear a bell it isn’t because bis neck isn't big enough, it's because he’s waiting for a marriage bellf A certain colored preacher was in the habit of putting into his sermons a good many big words that his flock could not understand. The member stood it quite a long time, but finally one of the deacons went to the pastor and asked for the meaning of several big words that had cropped forth during the sermon, one of which was phenomenon, Well, yo see, it’s dis er' way mail bruther.'' explained the preacher. Yes' see u ole cow er eatin in er paster? Well, dat ain't no fenomernon. L m ah. Ah sees dot, ' responded the deacon. An continued the preacher, Yd’ see er bird er siltin' on er lim uv er tree jes ar singin' his froat away; dat ain’t no fenoineriion. But mah bruther, ef yo was ter see dal ole cow wif her tail wrapped roun' de lim' uv er tree, er singin’ like dat air bird, why, dal’s el fenoirternon. Dick Gresham is our Imomcrncfl, Rilliken is no beauty and it is far from us to accuse either the god of things as they ought to Ik- or his prototype here in out midst of possessing this quality. In another respect are these two alike; Billikcn—the god. you know—-has never changed his posi- tion, nor has our Billikcn changed his position at third base since be was put there one day in April, two years ago, The god has never changed hi position because he’s too lazy; our Billiken has never moved from his position because he's too industrious. 175 I H E C A L I. D R O N 19 11 f’£. •Mk A College Boy’s Day iNG-a-limt-liiJH rang the alaim clock at fifteen minutes 'hi five, Sam grunted and turned over m lied In alraut a hall minute he was again amused by the clock m it repealed it alarm. He growled -it he snuggled closer under the sheet- F3ut there's no rest for tin wicked, Ju?t a he war beginning to rJie.im nt Lucille, that devilish dntg-u-lmg-ling broke in right at the crucial moment,—Lucille was listening to Isis sheepish yet impfl«ioned declaration of ins lave with an approving smile on her fact- Could anything be more provoking? What were irjn-iitjng alarm clocks math fot anyhow? They disturbed a fellow at the mewl in- opportune limes. It might have waited five minute and given a fellow a chance- Such vveit the thoughts lhal fliltrd through Sam’s Kraut as his lips pouted and his face assumed n murh-injurecl look.—iKnt is. as much so as a sleepy man's face can. -Suddenly a look of resolve came into his face, He opened one rye slowly and rolling over to the side of thr hrd, hr reached under and got the ahum clock. With a muttered anathema against alarm clocks in general and repealing alarm clocks in particular, lie raised himself on one elbow and thieve il nut of the open windnw Then with a sigh of content, lie slid hack under cover and was soon snoring sonorously. But visions of Lucille had vanished and in their stead, stern images of Bob Edenln-ld with his quiet smile. Dick Holmes with his bass voice and fear inspiring frown. Uncle Scott Murray with his flashing eyes and fanning sarcasm, and Prof. Steed with his piercing gray eve rose to confront him. Sam was aroused by the breakfast t� ell at seven o'clock and leaped up With the hopeless, empty feeling that he didn’t know his lessons and had no time in which to pre- pare them. He barely had linn to get his breakfast before his math, recitation at eight o'clock. Hr was praying that he would escape when Prof F.denfield began to call tlie names of those he was sending to the hoard- Mr- Cunningiby, Mr. Clement. Mr. Carson, Mr. Davis. Mr. Dmidndge, Mr. Dawson. Dr. Dent-” He slopped. Sam’s heart beat a joyous tattoo as Edenficld stood with his iveptil poised over his class book; but that joy was short-lived, for likr a thunder-clap came: Mr Denton.’’ Elis heart sank with a thud He fell like a lead plummet sounds wlien it hits the bottom of a cement reservoir, and although he scratched his head vigorously and tuned his memory to the utmost, his hoard was blank when the lime came It� explain his proposition. Edcnfidd worked out the problem and, though lie said nothing, his quiet smile made Sam wish lie was a terrapin and could draw hirmelf inter his shell At nine o’clock, he icportcd to Prof. Holmes’ Latin clftss. The men were arranged alphabetically and Sam sat on the front wot. His evil genius prevailed upon Dick to start at the beginning of the mil- Andrews. Benton and Carson read, leaving seven lines at the end of the Imsoh. Sam bad seen what his fate was going to be and had looked up the meanings of some of the words while the others were reading, but when his lime to translate ramp, he gave a version which must have made Cicero turn over in hts grave and groan ‘D------. Dick' red-brown eyes gaced straight into the depths of Sam’s guilty soul and hi brows were drawn together in a frown as lie said; ’’Ingenious. Mr. Denton, but incorrect. You must have forgotten to study this lesson last night The boys laughed and Sam fell [ike kicking himsrlf During chapel he felt like a whipped cur. At chapel, after scripture reading and prayer, Dr, Jameson turned around and fared the faculty seated on the rostrum Are there any announcements? he rolled forth in loud tones. Bo Carver tame forward and madr an announcement concerning the Glee Club and then Dr, Harrison looked around hurriedlv, came forward quickly, stopped jerkily arid announred: Td like to speak to Mr, Denton right after chapel Dr. Jameson wailed a few moments and then asked: Are there ariy other announcements?” I7fi gjSgg T H I- C A U • L - D ' R O N 19 I I No one responded and Dr- Jameson eyed |hi- assembled students mci hi� glassed lor nearly a minute and then Mid: ‘‘You're dismissed.” When Sam weal up to the platform. Dr i lurnton button-holed him and � .ndi Mr. Denton. after looking mlo the mailer. 1 find that you'll have lo land examination to wet credit for your Freshman German. Sam ailed: Can't I get out f it anyway, Doctor? Mi Harrison scratched has head meditatively and at |«.� i iaid; “No-o-o. Mr. Denton. I couldn't give you credit Unless I get that examination, Utid my supplemental� come next Thursday. ff suits you. you ran stand it then.” Sam stammered something as Dr. I larmoit walked off, and had just started la escape to think over the stunning fad that he had a year work in German to review in half a week, when Dr. Jameson stopped him. He palled Sam patronizingly on the back and said; Mr. Denton, I'm not getting a very satisfactory report np your work. You'll have to get to studying. The Dot lor locked at him sharply from under his eyebrows, and then turned and started to talking with Prof. Murray to Sam's inexpressible rebel. Then 5am reported to Physics, and for thirty minutes, listened attentively while Billy spieled about the center ol gravity and played veilh hi little ten-cent harluw Then Billy sent souk td the hoys to the hoard to work out problem� . Sam war the first one called on. He didn't even try to work his and went away after class swearing he'd learn his Soph, English before time to recite it. He spent the next hour in boneing up on the text, and when the recitation hour came, Ik went to daw hoping he'd gel called on, Just as luck would have it. Prof! Steed called on luro lor a question in a back lessen, and Sam immediately launched forth into a stream of generalities and spieled for five minutes When he had finished. Prof. Steed's sharp gray eyes dwell on him fur a moment and then returned to hi clus-boolc, A his pencil point Went a Murid and around the zero, he said: N■«•«■a, Mr. Denton, you don'l get the point. Mr Dn� i� , we'll try you.'' W hen he got out, Sam indulged in a hearty fit o( swearing. V God� 1 Was it never to cease Suiely “Unde Scott would pass him by But afler dinner when lie reported to Freshman French after Uncle Scott had traced a French verb back through all the known languages and had at last treed it in the Sanscrit, hi� thin, sub dued voice said: ” 1r. Denton, will you read for us?‘ Sam swore softly to himself, but started in and floundered along some sort cil way unlit Uncle Scott stopped him with: Mr. Denton. I think With a little practice, you II become an excellent sight reader The excoriating sarcasm in his lore wax as salt to Sam's wounded spirit. (1 he had been in a poetic mood, he would have agreed with Shakespeare that: When trouble comes, they come not single spies, but in bait a lions. I lit as it was. he merely swore again. At ihiee thirty o'clock, lie started to his room with the praiseworthy determination to study all his lessons before supper, hut again his evil genius intervened in the person of Tubby Wilson, standing on the library steps, who hailed him with “Hi. Sam' less go over to Bill's an' gel a dope. Sam refused and informed Tubby of his intentions, hubby replied: Aw, come onf b won't take but a few minutes and you'll feel fresher for your work- Don't be a grind! For a few minutes. Sam's resolve struggled with 'Tubby'� entreaties, but al last he yielded, consoling himself with the thought that be could work belter afler he had had a dope and a cigarette. Alter the dope hod been incorporated and the cigarette imoke inhaled, 5am and Tubby got mlu a discussion of Mercer j chances in athletics and finally of the relative merits of Mtrccr'i players. The hardest point to decide was whether Bill W ilks or Steve Allen had a bettei chance for fullback on the football team 177 T HE CAU-LDRON � 911 By the lime (Jus knotty problem was solved, it wai five o'clock and Sam suddenly remcmlieied lie had to meet the Absence Committee He went over to the college- office and look his place m the tine. His turn rjiw alter be had wailed about a half an hour and he entered with knees shaluti|j. Prof. Gulley turned to his list and pointed out the absences to Dr Forrester, who said: Mr. Dcnlcti, t sec you were absent from Sophomore Mathematics and Sophomore l_atm last Monday. What was the matter? Sam fumbled lus hat nervously and at last blurted out: A-A-1 was sick Doctor. Dr. Forrester wrinkled up bis forehead, stroked bis beard and drew down the comers of his mouth, while Professors Gidley and Carver, merely smiled- Then the Doctor asked: Vi'hal was the trouble with you. Mr. Denton. Er-A- I had er- the stomachache, Doctor. I lie Doctor thought a minute and then said: “Well, Mr. Denton, we'll have to excuse you tins time, but don't lei that stomach grl to aching loo frequently, Sam said: sit.” and darted for the door. It was nearly supper lime, so Sam decided to wail until after supper to begin study- ing- How much Iseef, hiscuit and collee Sam disposed of is nol recorded, but after sup- per, be bad just put on bis eye-shade, propped bis feet up on the table and started to translating Lalm with his “jack.” when a knock sounded on bis door, which threatened to destroy that very necessary part of his domicile. He reached over and slid his jack” under the Isrd-cover and yelled: ’ Slide under!” Sprog Henderson fell into the room with: Hey. Bo! Lea� go lo 1 he Merry Widow!” I he Merry Widow was known in college circles as a peach.'' and though Sam protested feebly, Sprog” collared him and soon they were aboard the street-ear. At 11:15, .Sam found himself hack at bis room nunu eighty-five cents with no les- sons learned. I le picked up Jus Latin, seemed his jack from under the bed-cover, read a line or two. yawned, nodded. and abaul fifteen minutes later woke himself up snoring He jumped tip, rubbed his eyes, scratched his head, stretched himself, thought intently an instant and then opened the dnor and went down the hall He opened Sprog Henderson's door upon being invited to climb through the tran- som, and said lo Sprog with a sheepish grin: ” ’Spray,’ fVc gel lo get up soon m the morning Lend me your alarm-clock,’' Roy E. Calhoun. m m THE CAULDRON 1911 m English as She is wrote by the Mercer Freshmen. Personification is making an inanimate object or a beast speak,” Personification is putting your personality into your writing and not copy another. It is one’s style, Personification is the placing of man in the form of an animal Personification is bringing out the resemblance, not as strong as a simile or metaphor, but it is just implied-” Personification is personal in writing when you come out and be personal, Question: Discuss briefly, Jonathan Edwards. Answer: “Jonathan Edwards, great preacher writer. Scared people about eternity. Question: What is one's vocabulary Answer: ‘ One's vocabulary is made up of English words.' “A provincialism is to be careful about your theme and do not use any words, phrases, or clauses that will be a hindrance to your theme, The first American newspaper appeared m 1690, but died after three years.” An idiom is u word or phrase, generally those worn out, and should not be used. 180 IMI 182 IP, Kcyr-jr. Robinson 0 fAt Camps $ 183 A ' sms Qtr. 184 BLACK ORANGE ANDBLACJ EdiU-m- Ctut.fr Vi • Window s l$U%t EiiV NV. tAwvra l P nsmia5 «waytr 5 vj wtss K «apt� N. A- ( .«■ C.k wi’m HiUic C?ouhc I UiltSMr R W EJcrtfieUi The Mercer Man In days gone by the floods rose high, And higher rose it every hour. Bui higher still a spire arose. Old Mercer's storied tower f For I here were men in distant days. And we must all concur, sir. That though the years may come and go. The men are made at Mercer Beneath fair Mercer's honored walls Rich in life's true ebb and flow. We learn to wage life's battles stern. And fed warm friendship's glow. And tW asunder far we roam. Our lives unite in Mercer. Nor space nor lime can e er dissolve The fellowship of Mercer. And when a thousand years have flown, Mercer's glory still shall shine; Still shall the host of Mercer’s sons Pay devotion at her shrine. Then swell the song, both loud and long. Till rocks and forests quiver: Long live our Alma Mater dear. Old Mercer live forever! ________T H E C A • U • L • P R • O • N | 91 I 'the CAULDRON is ihe lint one ol its peculiar kind. Volume One is the dis- tinction that is engraved on Us first page. This does not mean that the Annual has not budded and blossomed on Mercer’s campus before this year, for (lie old Kinetoscope� are treasured m the archives as examples of the fun and frolic of those years of the fate nineties and early twentieth century. It only meant that this is an old friend with a new lace and name. For a stretch of several years there has f ecn a series of blanks in the annali of Mercer Annuals, and it was reserved for the Class of |9| I to bung once more into its own tins happy feature of college life, this gathering together of all (he things that have made the college world a memory to be cherished in the after years. The response that met this effort of the Class has been so hearty that those upon whom the responsibility of giving it form and comeliness had fallen, have felt their labors most pleasantly lightened, and the ’’double, double m] and trouble which have filled every cauldron since the days of Macbeth have suffered a sea-ehange into something rich and strange. It is hoped that this particular 'h.tcrceriied CAULDRON is destined to be known and read of all Mercer men by reason of its much picturing and describing in line and letter of the things that have made old Mercer dear lo each and alt of those who have helped so materially to bring its publication to pass, the me si hearty thanks and appreciation are given, and it is earnestly hoped that the volume will have its number increased for many years to come, and that each new year's number will mean added brilliancy and power to the bubbhngs in the CAULDRON. 187 Will ingham Sash Door Go. DRAI- KS ( f •fguflUers' anu painters' Supplies MACON, G E O RGIA PERSONS Pharmacy Fraternity Pennants, College and Fraternity Stationery and Pennants Visitor—’tj this Professor Steed's ! i'k—“From tin: number of ‘pnniec4 MACON, GEORGIA present you would think so, WON BY A LIMP was a girl, fresh, heart}', winsome. Me was a successful young inventor, that clean athletic build which men avoid unless they are looking for ouble. He had come to take her for a Highl in his airship,—-tile perfection three years of hard labor,—to show her its Fne pomis. Hr got a good start on the hard clay road and as the big machine rose gracefully above (he ground, she caught his arm and exclaimed: 1S8 R D WILLINGHAM FURNITURE CO. jfunmmr ani� Carprts 2nd Md Cherry Sis-. Miwn, G i. The Undivine Comedy. Paiadiw— A shaded room. An open fire, A cozy nook, And your heart's desire. Purgatory— The self-same room With lights a few, 7 hr self-same nook With ma their too. Inferno— I he room, the shade, The nook, the fire. The blessed chance. And enter—Sire. KODAKS Amateur Finishing, Sporting Goods Pennant� —All College Supplies. McEVOY BOOK STATIONERY CO. Two Hutton Putfh Potltrt Qaling Sack, No. 7 IS WHEN YOU HAVE us handtailor your suit lo personal measure you become exclusive in your dress, for every man that you meet will not be wearing clothes from the same piece or design of cloth. Armor Henderson Co. FINE TAU.OHING Grand Bldg., Macon Oli, jack, I’m afraid. 1 hr machine wobbled slightly, hut he brought it up with a jerk and replied rather hurriedly! There's no danger, Helen. I’ve ridden in it a hundred times. His eyes wandered from the slrenng gear lo her hand still idling on Ins arm, and he wondered why one girl s little hand could make a man who had never flinched on the 'Vaisity football line low his nerve. 180 Henry J. Lamar’s Garage Automobile Supplies and Accessories OLDSMOBILB OVERLAND GOOD MIC l| It l£ PUBLIC tIRIiS 221 Second Street Macon, Georgia ‘Ht w� Jip ri«njn. Finkey-' Gitmw, t irtiul HuhC-rkiliinim Ski lire ManinaUlar ■psodle” Foot tomi 1 tun, Foot , Cork Jf rVrr Chick� VnrUlyri The Mercer University A.T. GiM. Club VIRGIN YOUNG DmIci in AUTOS, LOG CARTS, BULL DOGS. J3ABY Tewelers PRETTY GIRIN and Engravers Ofict a! Mtrctr Univmitr SUITE 33S-JJ6 Yi . Bor.nrts .VI.,� , Ci« U. . Cai ml ■IpcwcdllrJ kr Salitlyrd 364 Second St,, Macon, Ga. How high aie wc, jack? she asked, ga mg fearfully over ihc side. Oh, about a thousand feel, I guess.'‘ he replied. A thousand feet? she gasped, Go down lower this minute! 1 know W'P shall both he killed.” The appeal III her voice thrilled him strangely. She depended upon him. Sbr was under his protection, He guppcd the steering wheel tighter as he brought the machine to about a hundred feet above the ground. Now, Jack had started out with a very 190 DEPARTMENTS : L COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES offering A.B, and A.M. degrees, diploma admitting to post- graduate study m all American and European universities- 2, SCHOOL OK LAW offering B.L, degree, diploma admitting to State and United States Court . 3, SCHOOL OK PHARMACY offering Ph- C .and Pii. G. degree , diploma admitting to State Board Examination without previous drugstore experience IVc have a greater demand for our (TArmisfs titan urn can supply. AIM : Building of character is regarded as the chief work of the inshution. Our scholastic standards are high and the teaching thorough I he main pit - pose of all discipline, however, is to develop the highest type of Christian manhood. The spinl of the institution, lire contact with Christian profes- sors and the environments contribute to the attainment of this end, EQUIPMENT : Twenty professors; 10 instructors and assistants: 20,000 volumes and 10U current periodicals in the library and reading room; well equipped physical, biological, and pharmaceutical laboratories; gymnasium with baths, athletic field; literary societies; college magazines: Y. M. C, A. m its own build- ing; I I buildings and a $25,000 library recently completed; one of the best equipped Student’s Hall in the South: all the social and other ad- vantage of one of the most beautiful, healthful, cultured and progressive cities of the South- For catalogue and further information address S. Y. JAMESON, President, Macon, Ga. definite idea as (o what Ik was going to say to his fair companion: but somehow, the words just wouldn’t come. Commonplace remarks about things that were very uninterest- ing were a? far as he could get in conversation. He even forgot to explain to her the fine points of his machine. , . . , To and fro they went, tins way and lh.it. until, she began to lose her fear, and even to notice the beauties of that early Southern spring day What a beautiful place for a picnic! she cried, pointing to a pine-covered slope 191 THORPE’S 566 CHERRY STREET Here there is always a hearty welcome tor College Men. We are glad to have you feel at home licre, we want you to make our «tore headijuarten when you ate down town. Come in whenever you can, stay a long as you like, make purchases nt not, but remember, whether buying « not, you're welcome. R. S. THORPE and SONS FINL tailored suits for particular men HE KNEW SHEEP. A city young woman went out 1� leads u country «ehaul. The class in arithmetic was before tier She -.an!, “Now, children, if there are ten slier]' one one side of a wall, arui one sheep jump- i.iver, lintv many sheep withh be lyfj r Then up piped the little tow-headed dau«liter t«i ,i farmer: Xu sheep, teacher, nn ■sheen, ' '•Oh, oh? cried the city young woman reproachfully You arc not so stupid as that' Think again ii there ivere ten sheep on one side of the wall, ami one sheep jumped over, nine sheep would he left. Don't you see Ibil5” Xu. no. no!1' persisted the child. If one sheep jumped over, all the other would jump after Mv father keeps sheep ' Thru, erring the pur Med look on the teacher's face, the little toIV'head explained a fining Mi rally, cm know mat lit'malice, teach er; h«t( you see. I know sheep ' —London Til-Hi is Murray Sparks Drug Company 562 564 Cherry Street Macon s Leading Druggists Drugs, Toilet Articles sprinkled with wild violeis. They flew past farms and woods and streams, and liis heart was often made glad by her mcriy laugh or her exclamations of delight. He became more talkative, hut was still shy on the one subject that to him wo uld have been most important and interesting. After much circling, they came over a little log cabin with a dark gieen semi-circulat 192 E J� WlLUNGMAM. JK jt WIIRELER Willingham -Wheeler Auto Company Steam Vuk-unixing (iara e — Supplies Cotton Ave. and Cherry Sr Macon, Ga, “Yi«u saitl the little man with the dyed heardf as he intuichcd mi j� i• pk purchased from the train boy, “1 •tin a vegetarian.’' ' You menu you try to he one. an twere! the stranger oil the seal be side him pleasantly, ‘Sirf W'hal do you mean by that? ‘Simply thai there was a worm in that apple and you got it. —Judge s ihe new minister of the village was on lik way to evening service, he Diet a rising yotlllg man of the place, whom he ws, anxiou to have become a member of his church. “GolhI-evening, my young irieiid. In- -.aid -Olemiily “Do yon ever at- tend a place of worship: ‘■Ye,, indeed, sir: regularly every Sunday night. replied tint young fel- low. with a smile. “I'm on my way to cc her now. —Judge. J. H.SPRATLING OPTICIAN Gives just a little better service— lhat s all, bul it is enough CHERRY STREET Phone 986 G. BERND CO. .Von nfartnrm Reliable Hrintl 1 larness Saddlery Sold throughout the South MACON. GA. «weep ol ptnes lor a background. “What a lovely little house, and tn such a romantic place, too Oh. do you see that dear little call? she cried. No, where? he exclaimed, catching her enthusiasm. Yonder,” she sard, pointing, “to the left of that big pine tree. In his effort lo see the calf, their heads fame very close together us he glanced along her extended arm in the direetjon m which she was pointing. m jllbert SttcDCay’s The Little Clothes Shop for Men' 606 Cherry Street Macon, Georgia C. D. WillinAb.am Jr. A. Et, W,ll,B b.«,, Willingham I,oan Trust Company KRAI. ESTATE HANDLED IN AM. FORMS Macon, Georgia A PUZZLER. Liirle Jefferson h.nl returned from Sunday school an ] was deep m thought- Suddenly he exclaimed, ' .Mamma, if i am made of the dust of tin' earth, how did 1 come from heaven? —Jtuige. Mary Had a hobble ikirl. So tight, 'iwas bound tear. Stir sewed n up. ami then vhe had A ‘harem skirt to wear. —Red Hen. TAINTING DECORATING Fine Inttr.o. Decoming i Specialty Ries Armstrong IV ale ben, Clocks, Diamonds GEO. W. LINGO Jewelry and 5rVw ni are wall paper RELIABLE GOODS ONLY 213 Cotton Ave. Macon. Ga. Phone ft36 315 THIRD ST. ’ Do you see it? she asked, luring her head. Instead of trying to reward her patient efforts to show him the calf, he was gazing straight into her eyes at a dangerously close distance. His Head began to buzz louder than hi motor, and forgetting everything except those eyes and lips, he seized her in his arms and kissed her. Crash! came the aeroplane to the ground in a confused heap. When he tried to 194 Schrafft’s Chocolates Daintiest of Dainty Sweets” Distributed b, Lawton, Jordan Co. Mn nu facturi ng Co nfee tinners Macon, Georgia Macon, Ga. None but the Best Clothing, Hats and Furnishings Mrrter fityt f-rtrnd far 10 ynin MAILORDERS FILLED PROMPTLY A LIFE LESSON. Till ; Iprsun lake t(� In'.irl, my -nn‘ Into each life ome rain must mil; 'Ti better to have loved .uni won Thau licvc-r in have InVed at nil —Judge ACCORDING TO SCRIPTURE. .Mather cnrtic will� flow and filcnt Mel� roni the sic'; room and -.aid to tiitlc Robert, “Votir little baby hmihiT i wry ill. Kobcri. dear, and I 41111 afraid In- will dir ‘Well, mamma, if he Jw die he won't v to the had place. “Why, Robert, what makes Volt -n.i_, lllA!v‘ ’ “Oh. I knots 1 � n -cc, he can't, iiianimu.. 'cause he ain't sjol no teeth iu snails I —Judge. rise, be found that His right leg would not support him She was uninjured except fot some bruises, though frightened almost into hysterics. Tl« next June, on the night before they were married, she asked him, as she snuggled up against his shoulder: ’Jack, dear, do you remember lire first time you ever saw rat? Yes. Helen,” he replied, “il was love at firs! sight I II never forger it. And it 195 Wesleyan Female College The Oldest College lor Women in America! The Recognized Standard of Excellence for the whole South ! Notable Progress Among South- ern Institutions! Splendid plant—worth $350,000-—with all modern comforts, on an eminence in the best residential dutnet in Macon. $300,000 now nearly raised for improvements and endowment. One of lcs than half a dozen colleges for women in the South on a full fourteen units basis. Courses leading to A- R- and B, S, degrees. Faculty of thirty-mine officers and teachers. Nearly 5,000 alumnae throughout the Nation. The Wesleyan's diploma is the highest academic honor open to a woman m the South. The CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC, employing fourteen offi- errs and teachers, is the mecca of artists and those preparing to teach. Schools of An and Expression at the same high standard. Diplomas and teachers’ certificates are conferred. The moral and physical health of Wesleyan young ladies is safe- guarded at every point. The discipline and training arc non-sectarian, but Christian to the core Wesleyan's high aim is to send out young women of genuine Christian culture. Health record without a parallel. Serious sickness has been rare, and not a single death has occurred! al the College in matiy years. Rates within reach of alt. 1 he College is not conducted for money making, hut In hless the world. Apply for catalogue and information in detail to. REV. W. N. AINSWORTH, D. D. President MACON, GA. Will be equally as long before I forget the first time I ever kissed you. Thai first kiss was worth the limp it cost me,' “Would you pay that for it agam? she asked thoughtfully: and as soon as she was allowed to get her breath again, she objected, archly: ’’But. you see. we're not in the aeroplane tonight.” 19 Roy E. Calhoun, 197 f i