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CHRIST VOL; XI. RUTHEBiFORD COLLEGE, N. C., NOVEMBER, 1931 NO. 2. Home Coming Day Inaugurated At Rutherford Sponsored By New Club—^Proceeds For Athletic Association SIOVER GOLOEN ANNI- At the College Church; Aged Couple Pass 50 Year Mark Of Their Marriage. HEART-STIRRING OCCAS’N The celebration of the fiftieth an niversary of the wedded life of Rev. and Mrs. J. T. iStover was a heart-stirring occasion. The Rev. J. T. iStover and Miss Flora Pickens, exactly fifty years ago the twentyjfifth of 'October, were united in marriage before the altar of the chapel of Weaver Col lege. For 3fyy yonrs the pair have patiently labored together for tihe Lord. Rev. Stover is a good conse crated .man of God, and Mrs. Sto ver has heroicaly .played the part of a helpmeet and .mistress of the parsonage. Rev. iStover is one of our superannuated preachers now, but he is still working for the Cause. FI RUTHERFORD COLLEGE “Jomeokees” Based On Loy alty and Leadership; A Secret Order. Since yellow was the color of the day our beautiful church was attractively, bountifully, and appro priately decorated with old-fash ioned flowers which nestled against a background of fems to make a pleasant scene. Several fine old selections were played on the piano by Mrs. R. K. Johnston. Prtf. Lee Weaver then sang “When Your Hair Has Turn ed to Silver” and “Silver Threads Among the Gold,” while the family of the beloved couple assembled on the front seats. Then while “Men delssohn’s Wedding March” was being played Rev. and Mrs. Stover, preceded by two little flower girls who scattered flowers before them, marched slowly up the aisle. When they stood beside the altar Rev. W. L. Scott perf ormed the wedding ceremony, appropriately altered. Rev. Stover then .made a heart- stirring speech of appreciation and love for the people of the commu nity. He then presided over the communion table, administering the sacrament first to his family and then to the people of the com munity. The family returned home to en joy a delicious dinner. A beauti fully decorated wedding cake occu pied a prominent place in the cen ter of the table, itiater in the day the neighbors dropped in to con gratulate the aged couple who have loved each other for half a century. It was indeed the end of a perfect day for two who have experienced a perfect I'ove as they walked Life’s pathway hand in hand. A new and very secret fraternity has recently been established at Rutherford College. It is called the “Jomeokees,” and without doubt will prove to be the most progress ive and outstanding organization on the campus. The meimbership is limited to only a very small num ber of students who show excep tional ability of leadership and in itiative .surpassing that of the av erage college student. The purpose of this club is like wise o'f secret natui-tj but it is safe to presume its activities will create such a spirit on the college campus and throughout the coun try wherever the name of Ruther ford College bears any significance that this old and time-honored. in stitution will be exceptionally ben- efitted by the existence of the “Jomeokees” as a fraternal order. Doubtlesss this novel organization will in time be chartered and be come a national fraternity. Most of &e outstanding fraternities of Ajrferica had their origin in such manner and in equally as small an institution of learning. What Ru therford has done for the members of the “Jomeokees,” the ideals which she has instilled within them, they will attempt to pass on to others, and will strive to bring her pride in having fostered the “Jomeokees.” Some one of philosophical bent has expressed the idea of secrecy thus: “A mystery is something one knows nothing about.” This is true of the “Jomeokees” in two ways: none but the members know any thing of its present; and even they can not predict its future. Loyalty and secrecy in every phase of their activities, these words spell the purpose and form the bas.is of the “Jomeokees.” LONG AUTUMN It grieves me much to see pass by, As clouds slow pass at night, The summer scenes and summer sky. The season warm and bright; The birds fly o£f to find new seed; Warm nature pass away: And yet — ’twould break my heart indeed If fall came in a day! —Robert R, Leeper. DIETRIC COMPANY ENIERIIS HERE We are .seldom privileged to have in our midst to entertain us such a pleasant attraction as was our first Lyceum number this year. The Dietric Co'. entertained as our first Lyceum attraction on Wednesday night, October 7th, at 8:00 o’clock in a .program of de lightful music and magic, in the (iContinued on second page) NEW S. S. QOARTEfiS AT COLLffi CHORCH Modersi iSqaip’ttpnt 9^rid Room^ in Readiness; Rev. Scott to Be Highly Comjnended. With up-to-date equipment and remarkably complete new quarters, the Sunday .School Department of the Rutherford College Church is ready to forge ahead as never be fore. Through the unceasing dili gence of our beloved pastor. Rev. W. L. ,Scott, this finis:hing touch has been added to the beautiful stone church the necessity of which he has tried so hard to bring be fore ‘his congregation, and the re alization of its completion brings just pride to him and’ to the entire chur^ membership. The new quarters in the base ment which for several years has remained vacant and unfinished are complete in every detail, very attractive and comfortable. The assembly room is a spacious, well- lighted and cosy retreat, surround ed by the smaller classrooms. The rooms are all finished in white plaster with stained 'hardwood woodwork, and ventilated with nu merous windows. Heat is supplied by modern heating equipment all over the church. Stairs lead down from the .main church auditorium to the Sunday school quarters. A fine old organ has been placed in the assembly room and is in the process of being overhauled and refinished. The furniture is new and comfortable. Altogether it is one of the hardsomest and most complete Sunday School Depart ments of any church of this size in the Conference. W. N. C. CONE CONVEN^HEVILLE Rutherford College Is Sure of Loyal Support From the Ministers and Laymen Rutherford extends hearty greet ings and best wishes to the West ern North Carolina Conference that is to meet at Asheville this week, November 10-15 inclusive. Rutherford feels that .its aims and interests are in accord' with the Conference in every instance, and is highly appreciative of the hear ty support and cooperation which the Conference has always shown h&. Through numerous difficulties and setbacks the Conference has lent the hand of service, acting in the capacity of t*n- «ldei?-tei^C>!r-ti>. sustain those who are struggling toward the light. The spirit of Rutherford has so permeated the very fibre of those who can appre ciate heroic effort that the tradi tion is that Rutherford must and can exist in spite of fate, and these appreciative ones have raised their banner and marched to her sup port, so to speak. And Rutherford can remunerate them only through OGontinued on second page) October 31st Was First Hoine- Coming Day in History of Rutherford College. TO BE ANNUAL AFFAIR An event which promises to be come one of the greatest' benefits to Rutherford College was cele brated on October ,30th, the first HomenComing Day, in the history of the institution.'' This is’ to be come an annual affair' at"'the col lege, its purpose and aim being to acquaint .the parents of the stu dents with the school, .ite,.fac,i;Ut|y, its ideals, its organization;., and' to make new friends for the old insti tution. Rutherford already' has ^ a host of 'Staunch friends and sup porters, but it is felt that the par ents of the students should .be giv en tihe privilege of joining the movement toward a bigger and better Rutherford. -At-Ac-'tsy. inspira- AN APPRECIATION ’ The students of Rutherford Col lege take this opportunity to bid Rev. W. L. iScott, pastor of the College church, Godspeed. Through his sacrificial service 'he has en deared himself to us, and wlhether hs is returned to us after Con ference or not, our prayers and interests will be with him in his Work. We are confident in his abil ity to carry the banner on toward higher things as he each day be comes more consecrated to his call ing. May God bless and prosper him in his work, and bring the richest experiences to (him and his family as they from time to time are brought into contact with peo ple in various localities. KING MALE QUARTET P The professor was telling the class in Einglish history of the Elizabethan era. He turned to one of the young m'sn and asked, “How old was Elizabeth, Mr. Lewis?” The young man wore a far away expression. ‘‘Eighteen on her last birthday, sir,” came, the reply. I On Monday evening, November 1st, the students and the commun ity of Rutherford College enjoyed its second Lyceum number in the college auditorium. The entertain ers for the program were the King Male Quartet, led in a delightfully varied program of music and fun by, its manager, Mr. Lloyd King. (Continued on fourth page) tional address by Rev. J. S. iUatt, presiding elder of the iStatesville district, composed the main morning program. The college au ditorium was filled to capacity with students and visitors while the speaker held the audience spell bound. His optimistic flow of phil osophy, his ready wit and his frank and sincere ability to put across to the audience his thoughts were remarkably arresting fea tures of his speech. Lunch was served at 12:30, af ter which .until 3:00 P. M. the guests were S'bown over the col lege farms and campus. At 3:00 the parents assembled in one of the society halls while the preach ers assembled in another for the purpose of getting acquainted and discussing the merits and affairs of Rutherford. This event was con ducive to a greater appreciation of RTitlherford College, its heroic ef forts, its difficulties and its ac complishments. A splendid banquet which lasted from 7:00 to 8:00 was enjoyed by a large group of visitors and the student body. The food for the most part was raised on the col lege farm, and was deliciously pre pared. D'Uring the banquet Maj. A. L. Bulwinkle, United States Con gressman of the Ninth District of [North 'Carolina, delivered an ad dress on the subject of “Pioneei- ing,” stating that the spirit of the pioneer was lacking in the present day civilization, and that we should take more interest in gov ernment and govern ourselves by tftiose finer things established- by our forefathers. His speech struck as the very heart of our weakness es, bringing to light in a forceful manner our policies .of indifference. Maj. Bul'winkle is a man who is ('Continued on second page)
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