“GIVE ONLY LOVING GIFTS Volume VII ARCHIVES the CECIL W. ROBBINS LIBRAR LOUISBURG COLLEGE LOUISBURQ, N.C. 27549 AND LOVE TAKE” LOUISBURQ COLLEGE, LOUISBURG, N. C., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1947 Number 3 Christn^as Activities Take Over Louisburg Campus President Holton Given Dinner A Thanksgiving dinner wjis given by the Ijouisburg College faculty in honor of I’i-esidcnt Samuel Holton in the Home Kconomics room Nov. 24. The invocation was by Mr. Bovsr- ers. Mr. Moon spoke words of welcome. Miss- Stipe gave a toast to President Holton. The jiresident re sponded witii words of appreciation. “Literary Climpses of a College President,” were presented from English and American literature in three episodes, ilrs. Hetty Tarpey, Miss Merritt, and Mrs. l?artholoniew read these selections. The I>ouisburg sextet under the direction of Miss Foster sang the college songs of Duke T^niversity and tlu> I’niversity of Xorth Caro lina. Before disbanding everyone joined in singing “Alma Mater.” Worthington’s Poem Accepted for National Anthology Hilary Worthington's iKiem “I’ll Hold Y.iu,” has been accepted for publi( ation in the Anthology of Col lege I’oetry, published annually as a result of the national poetry C(m- test, for college students. The anthology is a compilation of the finest poetry written by the col lege men and women of America, representing every state in the Un ion. Selections were made from thousands of poems submitted. Merry Christmas Once again college students are beginning to lock around to see what ol’ St. Nicholas is going to leave them for Christ mas. Most students maintain that the two weeks’ period away from classes is the best present Santa Claus can give them. To this view COLUMNS gives out with a great big “Hurrah”— hoping, too-, that each student will remember “a safe Christ mas is the best Christmas ever.” With the pleasing tunes of Christmas carols filling the air, COLUMNS wishes all a MER RY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR. May the playing of “Jingle ISells” bring merri ment into hearts everywhere. i ‘ f a. I iC. Rabbi Speaks on Ten Commandments liabbi Tolochko of Temple Israel, Kinston, discussed and explained the Ten Comm.'indments at chapel hour on Dec. “How easy it is to destroy; how difficult it is to build!” began Kab- bi Tolochko. He discussed and il lustrated each ot the Ten Commami ments. Also pointed out that pic tures taken by a photographer may be retouched, but in the studio of Cod, a man’s soul after death can not be retouclied. The Itabbi employed freiuent illustration and humor, witli re peated audience response. Tlie speaker was introduced by Carl Strickland, whose words were briefly made the object of the speaker’s humor. After his talk the speaker was invited by Mr. Moon to visit his psychology class. The Rabbi spoke of his internment in a German Prison Camp and of his experiences in many foreign countries. •-jpr Carol singers and reader for Y Christmas Program. Left to right: singers, Eleanor Ellington, Bill San ders, Olivia Martin, Richard Cole, Eleanor King, and reader of “Why the Chimes Rang,” Grace Hammond. Hardy Mills. Photographer. President Holton Speaks to Staff President Holton spoke to the staff of COLUMNS on newspaper work at the regular meeting Wednesday morning, Nov. 12. He began with an item that humor ously emphasized the need for clarity and taste in \vriting. Presi dent HoKon mentioned briefly his experience in news])aper work of past years, citing his experience as a reporter for the Durham Sun, as correspondent for the (ireensboro /)(/i/l/ Xcws, the Ncw-'i and Observer and the .Associated I’ress; also his position for a numb(>r of years as adviser of the Rotunda, n-ewspaper of \ irginia State Teachei-’s College. Mr. Holton pointed out ways by which (’OLUJINS might work to ward improvement. He favored the inclusion of more humor, affirming, however, that the preferred method was not a gossip column, which had dubious value and should, if chosen, be used only sparingly: he empha sized the interesting and varied pos sibilities of feature stories for hu mor, mentioning tliat everyday sit uations and incidents furnished wide choice of subject matter. The I’res- ident mentioned the desirability of more news of future events but ad mitted the difficulty for a monthly newspaper like COLUMNS and com plimented COLUMNS for news stor- i(>s bsing rather well written. The suggestions as to layout were that the heads of stories form a diagonal pattern as he cited having been rather well achieved in the October issue. At the close Mr. Holton in vited the staff to ask questions and discuss newspaper problems. Sev eral •stiulents responded to this op portunity. '"Peter Beware' Scores Dramatic Success The curtain went up on the eag erly awaitt'd production I'etcr lie- warc beforr a large audience in the auditorium Tuesday evening, Decem ber !l. Sponsored by the 1 iramatic Club, Peter Heu'drc, a comedy in three acts was a gala performance deserving the praise it received from ai»preciative spectators. The entire cast, though amateurs, cap ably performed their roles and are to be (ongratulated upon their fine performance. A tribute may fitting ly 1)3 accorded the cast and the di rector, Mrs. Tarpey. Peter Beware was the first cam pus play ot the current seascm; and its success phenomenal, is yet a "feather in the cap’' of Ijouisburg ('ollege. Itetween acts immerous mono logues of various content types were given by the following : Gilbert Wat kins, .John Amick, Carl Strickland, Elmer Hest, Olivia JIartin. Hobg Senior Superlatives Elected Senior superlatives for the l!t47- 4S annual have been elected as fol lows : Richard Cole and Helen Ays- cue most versatile; Oliver Howell and (Irace Hayes, most conscien tious; David Whitaker and Hulda Lincberry. most athletic. These were ss'lec ted by a senior-class se- Delta Psi Omega Charter Signed Delta Psi Omega Charter for the local college chapter was signed by the charter members at a brief in formal social following the play “Peter Beware” December 9. Mrs. Tarpey was sponsor for the occa sion. Those signing were: George Laws, director; Russell Wilcox, sub-director; Helen Ayscue, secre- tary-treasurer; Bill Sanders, Bill Hair, Huldah Lineberry, Bill Mel- son, Charles Carty and Richard Cole, During the brief social hour there was dancing. Punch and cookies were served. cret ballot Jlonday, December 1. ■Nominations had been made from the floor on the Wednesday preced ing, at a meeting of the senior class. ood Gives A\es5age On ’Peace of Mind' Mr. Hamilton Hodgood, lawyer, and Methodist layman, and teacher of the College Bible cla.ss at the church each Sunday, citeii the need of peace of mind in onr world in chapel Dec. 2. His message wa.s tak en from .Joshua L. IJebman's Peace of Mind. "The world is groping for peace ; the nations are seeking pe.ace . . . There will never be peace on this earth until man develops peace in his own soul," the s|K>aker affirmed. He emphasized the ways of at tempting needed control of the com plex machine the body : “We cannot control our bodies by drinking al coholic beverages or by strenuous physical excitement. We can con trol our bodies by seeking religious insight,” he declared. He told the story of an American sohlier who proved his faith in God by prayer. The speaker added : “You can have the same kind of faith this soldier had. You must conquer the forces of evil within ym and re place them by forces of love and tolerance. If you, as students of L. C„ gain peace of mind, it will spread.” Council Oath Given Members 'I'he Men’s Student Council oath was taken by five members at the chapel program Dec. 9. William Melson, president, administered the oath to (Clinton Smithdeal, secretary- treasurer>; .Tohn Amick, Dick Can- nady, Hilary Worthington, junior representatives; and David Whitak er, senior representative. After dismissal of all but the men students. President Holt(m spoke briefly on outstandng campus prob lems and the proi>osed solutions. I lick Cannady briefly set forth the new Council election procedure. Copies of the newly-adopted con- stituti(m were given each man student. Story and Coffee Hour “The Other Wise Man,” by Henry Van Dyke, was read by Mrs. Tar pey in the auditorium, followed by a coffee hour, December 13. The reading was in keeping with the local campus custom of a Christ mas story-reading time. Miss Foster sang Yon’s “Jesu Bambino” and Schubert’s “Ave Maria.” At the social coffee hour after, students and faculty joined infor mally as they were served coffee and doughnuts, Mrs. Schers and Mrs. Moon poured coffee, and students of both the Men and the Women’s Student Councils served doughnuts. The setting for the coffee hour was created with seasonal decora tions of cedar branches touched with snow effects, with an array of lighted red and white candles. Veterans’ Club Seasonal Dance The Louisburg College Veterans’ Club gave their annual Christmas dance in the armory of the town of Louisburg on December 17, The music was provided by the Duke Ambassadors, noted as one of the most popular college bands in the South and composed of 17 pieces and two vocalists. Entertainment was from about 9 in the evening until 12 midnight. This semi-formal dance began with a short welcome by Hardy Mills, the club president. During the intermission punch was served by Bobby Davis and his assistants. Christmas Gifts to Needy From Y The Social Service Committee of the YMCA and YWCA played Santa Claus to several needy chil dren in P'ranklin County, with gifts and money collected at the chapel hour December 16. Students were asked for contributions of canned food, conservative toys and money to purchase fruit and clothing. These gifts were taken to the wel fare board and a social service worker, who was to take them to the parents of the children on Christmas Eve. The Y Christmas Program “Why the Chimes Rang,” by Alden, was read by Grace Ham mond at a Y worship program the evening of December 11. Carl Strickland spoke on “What Christ mas Means to Me.” Don Wilson read a Christmas Scripture pas sage and offered a prayer. The college sextette sang three num bers: “O Come All Ye Faithful,” “We Three Kings,” and “Silent Night.” The program was given against a panel background of pictured angel figures and large gold bell cut-outs, angels and bells being set against the panel of soft draped blue. Christmas Caroling A group of college carolers made a ](ilgrimage through Louisburg Sunday night, Dec. 14, singing in front of many homes, pausing es pecially at homes of shut-ins. Miss Foster was director of the group. After Christmas Holidays 18 Cramming Days Before EXAMINATIONS

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