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FEBRUARY 1, 1929 MARS HILL, N. C.
No. 8
*"5crubs Defeat Mars
- Hill High Team
STATE SECRETARY
Score I* 25 to 16.
Friday evening, January 18, at
:30 o’clock Referee Dick Anderson
■lew his whistle and Coach Roberts’
econd team trotted on to the cage
oor to do battle with the quintet
j^jfom Mars Hill High School. When
le clarion call sounded at the end
the game the scrubs were clinging
naciously to the long end of a 25
pp 16 count.
The whole team worked as a single
nit. There were no individual stars,
arring the dexterous manner in
rhich “RED” King dribbled to and
ro across the court. Gene Reese was
outstanding player for the Highs.
The scrubs were composed of Ling
nd Morse, guards; Saunders and
/elch, forwards; and Fox, center.
^ions Smother YMGA
pyi Hectic Struggle 58-28
-cnibi Active; Jim Albritton I« Star.
What was thought would be a nip-
nd-tuck basketball game turned out
> be a runaway affair when Mars
[ill’i ferocious Mountain Lions broke
lose to administer a 62-28 defeat to
'•heville Y. M. C. A. baskctcers on
home court Saturday night,
12.
The first half was close, featured
y the excellent guarding of both
Tes, although Mars Hill was leading
t a 2 t» 1 clip when the whistle blew.
!*ach Roberts’ charges dropped one
1 the basket on the first play, evi-
M.*ently before “grandpa’s” teammates
^ew what it was all about. As has
■ ^cn Slid before, the first half was
pretty good showing for the Ashe-
^^^llites. And then the fun began. By
liat time one James Albritton was
afficiently well-limbered to the point
lat he was able, by dint of much ef-
ort, to swing his portly carcass into
ction. Time after time he broke
[> ihrough opposing guards to secure
, wk>€ tip-off and ease it to one of the
oys who would slip it through the
altered loop. The defense was prac-
ically goal-proof; the offense w’as
forking smoothly like a well-oiled
” “Machine; Henry Furches was drop-
-ing them through the basket from
angles of the court, and four able-
bdied men were backing him up to
fare-you-well. This same Mr. Fur-
^ ^es accounted for a total of 16
oints. Not a bad night’s work by
^y means. But it seems that the real
jn started with the third quarter. It
|as bad enough for the visitors to
p beaten by the varsity, but to be
ptclassed by a bunch of scrubs was
Icrime to civilization; yet that is ex-
L--—itly what happened. Dean Plem-
f^^ons and Sammy Mor.se at guards
^ly assisted by the lean, hungry
m Ilrm of Candler Willis and the scin-
tu hJlating floor work of “Cowboy”
leasing, didn’t exactly handle the ball
ith gloves on. Ed Fox also used his
sad at center and the second string
's ran up 18 points over the Bun-
jmbe County aggrgegation.
^ line-up and score: Mars Hill
^^8), R. F., Buckner (9), L. F., Fur-
^es (16), C., Renfrew (7), R. G., A
- -^britton (1), L. G., J. Albritton,
), Subs. King (8), Willis (3), Fox,
rdan (6), Plemmons (1), Morse.
Y. M. C. A. (28): R. F., Reagan
1), L. F., Morgan (3), C., Hall (3),
G., Griswold (6), L. G., Tallent
.), Subs. Hart (4).
iReferee; Kuykendall (Wake For
ts N.).
^Timekeeper: Roberts (Carolina).
MR. PERRY MORGAN
State Sunday School Secretary
teaching Sunday School
Administration.
Mars Hill Downs
Central Methodists
in Third Cage Battle
Score 37-23; J. Albritton Stars Again
Europe Subject of j
I. R. C. Meeting
The International Relations Club
held its regular meeting on Thursday
night, January 24, at seven o’clock.
After some prelimiary remarks had
been made by the president, the fol
lowing program was presented in a
most interesting manner: “Voices i
Across the Sea,” by Ruth Stone, was
a very intertaining discussion; “Re
view of Renunciation cf War, as
advocated by Kellog, was presented
in a most vivid and concise manner
by Mr. James Baley; and then Mr.
McLean Grogan related some cur
rent events of world-wide interest.
The last number on the progrma was
“Present Conditions in Europe,”
which was very capably discussed by
Mr. Leonard England.
Several very important matters of
business were attended to before the
club was adjourned until February 7.
JUNIOR LEADER
SUNDAY SCHOOL EXPERT
Mr. Charles Morgan formerly of
the Y. M. C. A. found guard slapping
to be a pleasing occupation, and de
cided to come back with the Central
Methodist team to stage a repetition
of the act. He was also in time to see
himself and his teammates vanquish
ed in an indifferent basketball game,
37 to 23. Although there were several
nice shots made, the gang was lack
ing the flashy offensive displayed
against the Y. M. C. A.. One reason
for this was the fact that Andy Al
britton was absent from the line-up.
Although he doesn’t star on goal
shooting, Andy is a leading floorman
of the team, and wherever Andy is
there is plenty of fight in evidence.
Graydon Jordan got three more
field goals, and the way he made
those shots was one of the highlights
of the contest. He gets under the
goal to one side; his arms shoot
straight out from the body; the ball
conies up level with the goal and no
farther; there is a whirrig swish and
the sphere drops through the oasket
to the other side of the court.
Jim Albritton was again the star.
The way in which he covered Charlie
Morgan was beautiful to behold.
Rickman, of the Methodists, was
high scorer of the game, with 13
points.
Score; M. H. C. (37); R. F., Buck
ner (12); L. F., Furches (8); C.,
Renfrew (9); R. G., Jordan (6); L.
G., J. Albritton; Subs., Morse, Plem
mons, King (2). Central Methodists
(23); L. F., Morgan (1); R. F.,
Eberly (7); Rickman (13); R. G.,
Sams (2); L. G., Wood.
MISS GLADYS BECK
of Raleigh, teaching Working
with Juniors
Choral Club Prepares
for National
Music Week
Tat'
,/Jlenn Warlick was in a very stu-
)us frame of mind, and he was de-
j'mined to become “well read”;
Srefore he went to the library to
t a book that would add to his al-
dy vast amount of knowledge. The
k that he requested of the li-
arian was proof that he wanted to
Ive into the subject that is very
:le discussed in the biology depart-
int of the college. He asked for the
•ilogy of William the Silent!
The Mars Hill Choral Club held its
regular meeting on Monday night,
January 28, 1929, the election of of
ficers being the dominant thought.
Miss Dark, the former president,
Sedahlia Propst; vice president, Mar
vin Connell; secretary, Alice Beck
with; treasurer, Tom Cooper; censor,
Wade Baker; librarians, Patty Moore,
Fred Bose; janitors, W. M. Kennedy,
Tom Dysard; collect9rs, Johnnie
W’annamaker, Neva McCoy, Alma
Dark, Eva Ensley, George Stroupe,
Jack Felmet, Floyd Williams; re
porter to the Hilltop, Rubye Fowler.
A motion passed that a social com
mittee be appointed, and all are hop
ing that this committ will act quick
ly. The club, however, will not be all
“social” this spring. The club is ex
pecting to do much work; especially
will plans be made for a program dur
ing the United States National Mu
sic Week. The instructors are very
enthusiastic over the future work
S. S. Stu(iy Course
in Progress
Elercn Courses Offered; Demonstra
tions Daily.
Trustees Accept En
dowment Proposal
Domestic Science Department
Approved
MR. WILLIAN P. PHILLIPS
South-wide Younf^ People and Adult
Worker, teachinj^ Younc People
and Adult Departments.
C. H. Patrick Wins
Eu Declaimers* Medal
New Talent Diicovered in Conte.t
At Twelve Declaim.
The annual study course offered
by the Sunday School began accord
ing to schedule last Monday. The of
ficers have for some time been lay
ing plans for making the study cours
es this year even more inspirational
and beneficial than they have been
in previous years. A strong faculty
has been provided; an attractive list
of books are being offered; and
classes have been arranged to suit
the convenience of all, including
those of the town department of the
Sunday School. Judging from the al
most unanimous enrollment, and the
interest manifested on the campus,
the school will justify the efforts of
the leaders who have expended. Mr.
Cooper, as superintendent of the Col
lege Organized Department is opti
mistic over the progress thus far.
The general direction of the cours
es has been placed in the hands of
Mr. Perry Morgan, who is assisted
by the local Sunday School officers,
by members of the college faculty,
and by Miss Gladys Beck, of Raleigh,
and Mr. William P. Phillips of Nash
ville.
One of the features of the school
this year is the practical demonstra
tions given each day at the chapel
period by Mr. Phillips, himself an ex
pert in Sunday School work and
South-wide leader of Senior and
Adult activities.
The following courses are being
offered each day at eleven o’clock:
Sunday School Administration,
a w a r d—Administration Diploma,
taught by Mr. Perry Morgan.
Sunday School Manual, award—
King Teacher’s Diploma, taught by
Mr. Moore of Mars Hill. This course
will be continued until the book is
completed.
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The awarding of a literary society
declaimcr’s medal assuredly accom-
pli.shed its purpose in the Euthalian
Literary Society’s recent declaimers
contest, held on Friday evening, Jan
uary 11, 1929. Twelve declaimers
were on the list, and a number of
splendidly given declamations were
offered. The expressions of enjoy
ment of the speeches afterwards
heard, and the remarks of commenda
tion, leaves the satisfied feeling with
in the society that the contest has
resulted in bringing to the front
speakers and talents that might
otherwise have remained undiscov
ered.
Mr. C. H. Patrick, a C-II student
and a native Tennessean, won first
place and the medal; Mr. M. M.
Rouse, a C-II, won second place; and
Mr. I. E. Mason, C-II, third. The
nine declaimers were; J. L. Holmes,
Preston Gibbs, W. F. McLester, R. A.
Griffin, S. T. Strom, H. L. Bridges, C.
H. Hamby, R. R. Farnham and Mack
Moore.
It might be interesting to tho.se of
the society as well, as to all others
who knew him, that Charles W.
Roper, “Uncle Charlie,” a much be
loved student of revered memory,
wrote the declamation given by the
winner, Mr. Patrick. It is a noble cre
ation; and the character of the
author can be glimpsed in the title,
“The Challenge of the Haights.”
The Euthalians welcome back to
their ranks Mr. N. F. Ransdell, a
faithful student and an energetic
worker in society
Miss Gamble to Become
Bride of R. S. Gibbs, Jr.
An announcement of widespread
and unusual interest, particularly in
Athens, New York, and Mars Hill, is
that of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Gam
ble, of Athens, Ga., of the engage
ment of their daughter, Isabel
Frances, to Mr. Robert Shuford
Gibbs, Jr., of Mars Hill and New
York City
Miss Gamble, the only daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. John B. Gamble, is of
an old and prominent Georgia fam
ily, a family especially noted for at
tainments in music. Miss Gamble is
the niece of Hugh Leslie Hodgson,
one of the South’s greatest pianists;
her mother also is a gifted pianist.
According to the social columns of
the many newspapers carrying the
announcement. Miss Gamble herself
not only possesses unusual personal
charm and grace but shows extra
ordinary musical talent among her
other attainments. She is a graduate
of Lucy Cobb and has studied at the
Institute of Musical Art of the Juil-
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A mater of vital importance dis
cussed by the trustees in their mid
term meeting held last week was the
question of the endowment fund. Mr.
Elliott presented to the trustees the
proposition, made by the student
body, that the students and faculty
of Mars Hill College would raise
$25 000 if the trustees and alumni
would raise $50,000. This proposi
tion was readily agreed upon by the
trustees, and Dr. Bateman of Ashe-
wille gave their answer to the stu
dents in chapel. The following com
mittee was appointed to ascertain
means of raising the required
amount: Messrs. R. S. Gibbs, P. L.
Elliott, and R. L. Moore. Mr. Elliott
was asked to do as much field work
as possible toward the raising of the
$60,000. The answering cooperation
of the trustees was indeed inspiring
to the students who promise to raise
$26,000.
Another matter of consquence that
was brought up in the meeting of the
trustees was concerning a Domestic
Science Department at Mars Hill next
year. The trustees voted in favor of
the department, but their plans have
not yet been perfected.
College Sunday School
Makes Plan for the
Spring Semester
New Officers Are Elected.
A good start towards a successful
semester of .Sunday School work has
been made. A new program of work
is being planned by the heads of the
departments, and the individual Sun
day School classes have already elect
ed new officers. They have elected
those they believe will render the
most efficient service for the better
ment of the classes. With the entire
cooperation and conservation of the
following as new officers, the spring
term’s work will prove to be much
more successful that the work of the
fall semester.
The new officers of the Sunday
School are according to classes, as
follows:
Fidelis I: president, Katherine
Bennett; first vice-president, Pearle
Justice; second vice-president, Ruth
Singleton; third vice-president, Julia
Maddry; secretary. Evalee Snelson;
pianist, Sedahlia Propst; chorister,
Donnie Mae Norman.
Fidelis II: president, Frances Wat
kins; first vice-president, Virginia
Isenhour; second vice-president, Thel
ma Hoyle; secretary, Catherine Hur
ley pianist, Mary Sue Gribble.
Fidelis III: president, Helen
Brown; first vice-president, Eva Hen
drix; second vice-president, Thelma
Barton; third vice-president, Van-
gie Peeler; secretary, Jessie Owen;
pianist, Margaret Wilson; chorister,
Roberta Bryant.
Fidelis IV: president, Kathleen
Young; first vice-president, Theo.
Crain; second vice-president, Alice
Beckwith; third vice-president, Bes
sie Stevenson; secretary, Neva Mc
Coy; chorister, Helen Woody; pianist,
Frances King.
Fidelis V: president, Eva Fronber-
ger; first vice-president. Hazel
Wynne; second vice-president, Irene
Layton; third vice-president, Lois
Adams; secretary, Mary A. Latti-
more; chorister, Irene Strom; pianist,
Elsie Mullinax.
Berean I: president, Herman Fran
cis; first vice-president. Barton
Owen; second vice-president, Pryor
Rodwell; third vice-president, Owen
Wilson; secretary. Bill dgerton.
Berean II: president, C. W.
lin; first vice-president, W
wood; second vice-pre'-'
Reagan; secretary,
pianist, C. W. P ^
liam Logan.^
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