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Washington
Celebration
Volume XI
Peace
Resolutions
QUEENS-CHICORA COLLEGE, CHARLOTTE, N. C, FEBRUARY 26,1932
STUDENTS URGE
WORLD PEACE
Opinions Expressed In Open
Forum, Resolutions Drawn Up
At the weekly meeting of the
Student Body on February 11,
])resided over by Mafalda Wilson
in the absence of the president,
a unique discussion concerning
the students’ attitude toward
war was held as a result of a
letter received from the Student
Body of the Louisville Seminary,
challenging the students of va
rious colleges in America to take
a definite stand for or against
war. Mr. Kennedy, professor of
History, introduced the subject
with a brief discussion of the war
between Japan and China, giving
a background of their previous
relationships. It is his opinion
that the United States should not
become involved in this war. He
went on further to say that it
would be better to sink a billion
dollars in the ocean than for the
United States to join the warring
forces. Peace, he said, should
be the concern of the students
who should make congre.ssmen,
before declaring war, think not
twice, but ten times.
The chairman announced an
open forum to which the students
eagerly responded. Marguerite
Brown voiced the opinion of many
in saying that a way other than
war should be found for settling
the present dispute. Mary Young"
pictured the effect of war upon
youth. Florence Moffett declared
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Student Wins Second
Prize
Contest Sponsored by American
Legion; U. N. C. Representative
Takes First Honors
The state intercollegiate ora
torical contest, sponsored by the
American Legion, was held at
Raleigh, Feliruary 22. The sub
ject of the orations was “George
Washington.” In celebrating the
200th Anniversary of Washing
ton, the orations composed by the
speakers were written and de
livered as tribute and praise to
the first president. Janet Robin
son represented Queens-Chicora
excellently liy winning the second
prize of $50.00. As a sophomore
Janet has been outstanding in her
college work and throughout her
high school career has been re
garded as a talented speaker.
Those who heard her oration real
ize that her power of deliverance
and her commanding poise are
outstanding qualities. There were
many evidences of conscientious
Dre]iaration and unusual gifts be
hind the speaker’s forceful ex
pression.
The winner of the gold medal
and first prize of $75.00 was Ezra
E. Griffin, Jr., representing the
University of North Carolina. The
third prize of $25.00 went to
Raymond Winter of Catawba Col
lege. Annie Belle Knight of Mit
chell came fourth with a $15.00
u'ize.
Sophomore Issue
The Sophomore Class in this
issue of the Queens Blues has
attempted tofollowall the rules
of the contest and to publish an
edition which will meet the ap
proval of the staff and student
body. Many efforts have been
made b\" each member of the
ckiss to insure the success of
this paper. The Sophomore
staff commends all those who
have contributed to the publica
tion of this issue including
those who have so diligently
secured ads. It is hoped that
those who read this page will
not forget to glance over the
advertisements and to patron
ize our advertisers. The staff
sincerely hopes that the reader
will enjo)^ the Sophomore issue
of the Queens Blues.
College Celebrates
Bicentennial
Mr. Kennedy Heads Committee
Bishop Penick Speaks
Dr. Vance Speaks a
Chapel
Conducts Services in City
Dr. L R. Garth Heard
On Friday Evening
Speaks On Race Psychology
On Friday evening, February
12, the students of Queens-Chicora
college assembled in the auditor
ium to hear Dr. I. R. Garth, emi
nent psychologist and professor
of University of Denver. Many
people of the city, who were in
terested in the subject, were pres
ent. Dr. Garth has experimented
a great deal in the field of race
psychology, and he chose this as
the subject of his talk. He opened
his lecture by giving the audience
a series of interesting stereopti-
con slides showing representatives
of different races living all over
the world, and explaining charts
and graphs.
“We have peculiar ideas of
traits of different races. These
ideas are purely from literature
and we can not prove that they
have any ground,” he asserted.
"We have primitive concepts
that people who are not like us
aie not human. Some people say
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Davidson Students
Conduct Vespers
Sam Wiley Gives Inspiring Talk
Our “unkissaljle cousins” from
Davidson came over Sunday,
February 14, and gave a simple
and inspiring Vesper Service.
After an introduction by Annie
Belle Smith, Jerome Clark pre
sided and introduced the other
three bo}"s. This was followed b}-
a song ]5_v Dave McLean, accom
panied at the piano by Henry
Hodgin.
Sam Wiley talked in a very
direct and forceful manner, in
troducing his subject by quoting
“1 he fool hath said in his heart
there is no God.” In proving that
there is a Guide and Creator and
that things do not happen by
chance, he showed God’s presence
in the world of machinery, the
world of nature, and man’s in
ner sense of dependence. An ap-
lieal was made to test and try
the word of God before we make
any such comment as the unwise
man. We enjoyed this service
and sincerely hope the Davidson
boys will soon return.
At chapel exercises Wednesday,
Dr. Janies I, Vance delivered an
inspiring message. He had „
direct contact with his listeners
and spoke in a straightforward
and far-reaching manner. His
message was for those who live a
normal everyday life — “Behold
this is the victory that over-
cometh, even our faith.” Man
must first make a conquest of
himself. It is not the externalities
that count but the inner man, the
soul. Dr. Vance placed tempta
tion in a new light for many.
Virtue in serenity is far less valu
able than virtue in temptation
He challenged us to use tempta
tion for the sake of good. Our
duty, he says, is to blot out the
evil, to overcome the evil with
good. But he comes back to the
word, “victory.” The victory he
says lies in faith, and faith means
surrender. To surrender is to
cling to God and not to “believe
our doubts and doubt our beliefs.”
Dr. Vance is carrying on a
series of meetings at the Myers
Park Presbyterian Church which
have been attended and enjoyed
by a great many of the college
girls.
DEBATES PLANNED
The two Literary Societies have
aroused much interest among the
students in speaking and debat
ing. At the student body meet
ing yesterday the society presi
dents introduced a program
which aroused immediate interest.
It is hoped that these plans will
merely be a beginning for greater
cultural development and for in
ter-collegiate relations. Those
students who wish to debate will
receive try outs in the prelimin
aries which are to be held before
spring holidays.
Queens-Chicora joined heartily
with the organizations and insti
tutions of America in celebrating
the birthday of George Washing
ton, a major day of the National
Bicentennial Celebration. On ac
count of the efforts of the bicen
tennial committee, tribute and
praise will be given through the
coming year in honor of the great
American figure.
Mr. R. V. Kennedy, acting as
head of the celebration com
mittee, executed a well developed
program. At 11:00 o’clock Mon
day morning, the faculty, students,
and guests assembled in the audi
torium to take part in the celebra
tion. Flags decorated the stage
on the left-hand side of which
was a large portrait of Stuart’s
Washington. Mr. Kennedy, act
ing as chairman, announced the
purpose and extent of the Bicen
tennial Celebration, after which
“Washington’s March” was played
by Dr. Ninnis. The scripture was
read by Dr. Byrd, after which Dr.
hrazer delivered a prayer. John
Dickinson’s famous “Liberty
Song” was sung by the student
body and faculty under the direc
tion of Miss Elizabeth Starr. Dr.
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Noted Musician
Visits College
George F. Boyle Displays Great
’Talent
On Thursday evening, February
18, the student body of Queens-
Chicora and music lovers of Char
lotte had the privilege of hearing
the piano recital of George F.
Boyle, a celebrated Australian
pianist. Mr. Boyle came to the
college under the auspices of
Alpha Lambda Mu Music Frater
nity. The appreciative audience
enjoyed to the fullest the wonder
ful display of the artists’ talent.
Some striking characteristics of
his playing are the deep feeling
and tremendous vitality which he
shows in his renditions and which
create intense enthusiasm in the
'istener.
At the age of four Mr. Boyle
began the study of piano, and since
then he has been an outstanding
figure in the world of music. Since
Mr. Boyle has been in America
he has served on the faculties of
the Peabody Conservatory and
the Curtis Institute. At present
he teaches at thejuilliard Insti
tute of Musical Art. He has
achieved fame in this country and
abroad as pianist, composer, and
conductor.
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