CHRIST
CHARACTER
VOL. XL
RUTHERFORD COLLEGE, N. C., FEBRUARY, 1932
No. 4
Rutherford Celebrates
Washington fi/-Centennial
Tree Planted Formally; At
torney Hatcher, of Mor-
ganton. Speaks.
Rutherford Colleg-e on Tusday,
February 23 celebrated the two
hundredth anniversary of th-e birth
of George Washington at the chap
el hour, 10:30 a. m.. The program
presented consisted of several
pleasinig selections by the College
Male Quartet and by the College
Orchestra, followed by a splendid
address by Attorney H. J. Hatch
er, prominent Morganton lawyer.
Attorney Hatcher did not in his
address iprofsaa even to attempt
to eulogize Washingto-n, but the
fact that he held Washington up
as an example to those of today
who possess a sipark of patriotism,
eulogized “The Father of His
Country” far more than direct
troiJs conld-'liave'portrayed.
At the oonjclusion oif his stir
ring address Attorney ^ Hatcher
presented to Hutiherford College a
beautiful portrait of Washington
by Stuart, which was accepted by
Prof. W. B. Garrett with a word
of appreciation in behalf of the
College. (This portrait was pre
sented largely as a gift to our col
lege president. Rev. E, P. Billups,
■by the George Washin^on Lafe
Insurance Co., as a tribute to his
excellent work here). Then the en
tire student body among which
were many visitors from the com-
mninity filed outdoors to witness
the formal planting of a tree. The
tree, a small white ipine, was
planted by the president of the se
nior class of Rutherford, after
which Prof. Garrett oread the poem
“Trees” by Joyce Kilmer. Rev. W.
G. McFarland closed the ceremony
with a beautiful prayer for the .pa
triotism of peace and for national
welfare. Thus ended a very inspi
rational program which will be
long remembered at Rutherford.
mmm and glee
CLUB PROGRESSING
THE OLD HOUSE
The orchestra, under the expert
direction of Mrs. Miriam Honicker,
has made quite notewortliy prog
ress within the last month. It has
made one ipublic appearance, that
being on Tuesday, February 23,
when two numbers were rendered
on a special program commemor
ating the bi-centennial of George
Washington’s birthday. The or
chestra is now working on a rep
ertoire to be given later in the
season. Some appearances in
neighboring cities are being plan
ned, and it is also hoped that the
orchestra .may hroadlcast over one
of the nearby radio stations.
The orchestra has two rehear
sals each week, in order to famili-
aize the members with new nam-
berS:.. !?,nd,,t.o. ..the.._vXdv./rh«r
mem^rs of the orcliestra are at
present as follows: ‘Christine Jen
sen, ipiano; Ernest Glass, clariii«t;
Doris Gray and John F. Gibbs, cor
nets; Glenn F. Nixon, troiWibone;
Robert R. Leeper, James C. Wren
and Hubert M. Turner, violins;
Scott Fitzgerald, dwims; and Mrs
Miriam Honicker, director. There
are many bright prospects, who
may join later. When the fact that
most of the students are beginners
is taken into consideration, the or
chestra has made wond'erful pro
gress.
In connection with the niusic de
partment, R. C. also 'has a glee
dub. The Glee Club has not done
so much work yet but it plans
some programs in the near future.
Along with the glee dub a double
quartet has .been organized. This
group has made its appearance in
chapel programs twice.
The Glee Clwb and Orchestra to-'
gether plan to present a musical
operetta. some time .this spring;
Both of these organizations are
great assets to our school.
Sometimes the rain will wash
the dark old roof.
But who will hear its patter?
Sometimes the stars will peep
in through the panes
As gems peep from a platter;
Sometimes the moon will hang
upon a limb—
Not far above the west;
But what is all this peaceful
ness to mean
If no one’s there to rest?
—Robert R. Leeper.
Senior Young Peoples Div.
Enjoys Washington Social
CONTRACTS SIGNED
J. T. STOVER PASSES
In memory O'f one of the best
loved and most influential women
of Rutherford College community,
we pause here to pay tribute to
Mrs. J. T. Stover, who died' at her
home January 14. Being the wife
of a Methodist minister she has
Plan to Present Comedy,
“Deacon Dubbs, In The
Near Future.
Under the supervision of Prof.
W. B. Garrett, a debate club has
.been organized at Rutherford, and
has -been at class work since mid
term. examinations, studying the
fundamentals of debating as set
forth by 'O’Neill and Cortwright’s
“Debate and Oral Discussion,” an
interesting and well-planned text
book. The study is to familiarize
those interested with parliamen
tary proceediure, deibating analysis,
the importance of thorough re
search work, and the value of team
work.
The query for the inter-collegi
ate de'bates this year is: “Resolv
ed, that Congress should enact leg-
islation..'P'oviding for the central-
lived m many sections of |^^State..,^^
-at U -;. ' tiieje sections
main sweet memories of hex. For
the past several years here at
Rutherford she has made .hosts of
iriends who will always remember
her and her works.
■; Although the students were not
closyy associated with Mrs. Sto-
:ver, we could still feel the influ
ence of her life.
.She is survived by her husband,
Rev. J. T. Stover, superanuated
minister; three daughters and two
sons: Miss Lochie Stover, Greens
boro, N. C.; Mrs. T. P. Bumgard-
ner, Albemarle, N. C.; Mrs. H.
L. Coble, Creensboro, N. C.;
W. B. 'Stover, Charlotte, and'
T. R. Stover, Rutherford College.
The funeral was held in the Ru
therford' ■College Methodist church,
and interment was made at Wea-
verville, N. C., the birthplace and
former home of Mrs. Stover. The
services were conducted by Rev.
W. G. McFarland, pastor of the
Rutherford' College M. E. Church,
assisted to Rev. W. L. Scott, for
mer pastor of this church, and Rev.
B. C. Reavis of M.urganiton.
Ramblers Have Fair Season
Resume of Games Played
The Rambler Basketeers .of Ru
therford College dosed a ..fair sea
son with a win over Campbell Col
lege.
The RamiWeriS won a to-tal of five
games, and lost'^^even. The season
although not a success was by no
means a failure, all the games lost
•were 'by dose scores.
Mock and Bronson were high
scorers Of the tea'm.
Among those who worked’ faith
fully under the coaching of Ooadi
L. S. Weaver were: Frank Mock,
“Frisky” Bronson; “Milt” Tolbert,
“Nig” Lipscomb, “Sheriff” Deal,
Lindsay Deal, J. S. Bumgarner,
“Nick” Pierce and “Shine” Riden-
hour.
TENNIS CLUB ORGANIZED
tionality waived. Most of the class
at. Rutherford are working on
this query as the try-outs are to
be held soon.
On the evening of April 5, a
Wingate negative team will meet
a Rutherford affirmative team at
Rutherford, wihile a Rutherford
negative team will travel to deibate
Mars Hill on the same date at
Mars Hill. Later, .probably the 21st
or the 22nd of April, Rutherford
will meet Cullowhee Teachers’ Col
lege, in a dual debate at Ruther
ford and at Cullowhee, the affirm
ative teaim® of tooth schools, travel
ing.
A debate council has been elect
ed, and these ■men are efficiently
directing their end of the business.
The Debate Council is camposed of
two men from eaoh society. Repre
senting the Platonic .Society are
Lewis 'Carpenter and James Fowl
kes ;while Paul Tyndall and Hu
bert Turner uphold the Newtonian
Society side of the work.
The Senior Young People’s Di
vision of the local Church enjoyed
its monthly social event Mond&y
evening, February 22, with a
George Washington party.
The programi committee had
done much planning and a good
entertainemnt was given. Tlhis pro
gram consisted, of several written
contests and a few relay races. The
■basement of the church building
was used for the occasion. This
was decorated with a color scheme
of red, white and blue; and many
flags were used. Eversrbhing sug
gested the patriotism of Washing
ton. Even the contests were all
pertaining to some historical scene
or event.
After several hours of fun those
-present—v/erc' ?'?rved "T^rCh pleasing
refreshments, followed by several
improm.ptu num'bers, at the con
clusion of which lihe crowd' broke
up, calling it a good night.
The Young People’s Division is
rehearsing for a play, “Deacon
Dutobs,” to be presented so.me time
in the near future. There will be
a small admission charge, the pro
ceeds to go for the needs of the or
ganization. The play has a good
cast and is exipected to be unusual
ly good. The public is invited to
enjoy seevral hours of sdde-split-
ting fun by seeing this play. The
date of its presentation will be an
nounced in the near future.
MARS HILL GAME
The members of the slindent
body interested in tennis have or
ganized a tennis club among them
selves. The courts are 'being workr
ed over and gotten in s'hape for
the season. A sm^all membership
fee will 'be charged in order to
cover the expenses of eq'uip.ment.
Rules of tennis • and of good
siportsmanship must be observed.
Those among the students who are
interested in this sport are invited
to join the dub.
The Ramblers defeated the Mars
Hill Moun'tain Lions in a close
game, 24-21. Bronson, who led^ the
offense for the Ramblers with 14
points, was the indiivdual star of
the game. The Ramblers started
off with a bang, scemng at the op
ening tip-off, 'but Mars Hill came
back ■with two successive field
goals. The Ram'blers led by 7-6
midway of the first period, .but Fox
and Mooi^e s.O'On put their team in
the lead, so that at the half the
score stood 12-9 in favor of the
Mountain Lions.
The Eamiblers took the lead at
the opening of the second period
on four points by Bumgarner, but
Fox put his team in the lead with
two foul shots. However, the Ram
blers came back taking the lead
and were never headed. The final
whistle found the Ramblers on the
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ICK TRIAL AT R. C,
i IS A BIG SUCCESS
Every one is speaking here of
the appreciation of the people of
Rutherford College of the friendly
cooperation of Morganton’s lead
ing attorneys and public citizens
in making the mock trial Saturday
night at the ■College auditorium
of Promise” cas was heard be-
such a success. A mock “Breach
tween Miss Dorothy Wagg and
Professor Garrett of the 'Oo.llege,
the proceeds from the paid adms-
sions going into the Woman’s
Missionary fund.
Hon. Isaac T. Avery, of Mor-
ganton, presided as judge with all
th dignity of a regular superior
court high official and delighted
the large audience that packed the
auditorium to standing room, with
the wit and wisdom of his rulings.
Former Sheriff H. BaUengee acted
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RUTHERFORD’S CO-ED
TEAM HAS GOOD SPIRIT
Of the few fair femmes (or of
the few femmes at all) at Ruther
ford College, Mrs. C. 0. Cathey has
formed a quite commendahle bas
ketball squad. The co-eds made
their own uniforms which were
quite snappy, and wonked out dili
gently day after day to get in
shape. On the court they ejAibited
that old fighting spirit which has
been characteristic of womanknd
during Leap Year since time im
memorial. Due to the fact that no
conveniences have ibeen provided
for participation in athletics by
girls at Rutherford and also to the
fact that many of the girls on the
squad were unfamiliar with ' the
.game, no .games were credited to
the .girls’ team, but several ties
were chalked, up during their sea
son, and plenty of dose scores.
These .girls have worked 'hard, and
always came back "with plenty of
fight until the final whistle; and
even in defeat exhibited' good
sportsmanship. The way they
romped over that fi-oor after that
frolicksome sphere was indicative
of dead-gameness.
Th Rutherford offense was gen
erally led by Mrs. Heath Washam,
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