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NOVEMBER — 1947 't CAMPUS ECHO PAGE THREE S. D. A. MAKES CALL FOR AVID MEMBERS Are you interested in state and na tional legislation to insure decent ^ levels of health, education, and hons-1 ing to all the people? Are you inter-1 DCiV ested in the removal by every state of I Vw I I II restrictions on the right to vote, such as poll taxes and voting pri^-ilege denied certain groups? Are you eon corned about the election to local, state, and national offices of men who are interested in the needs of all tlie people, and defeat demagogues and the race hatred which they in- flanie and exploit? Are you interested in building a stable peace through: strengthening the United Nations to ward limited world government; de velopment of working cooperation with Kussia based neither on appease nient nor on indiscriminate resistance to every Soviet proposal; and eco romic aid for the rehabilitation of war-ravaged countries? If you are interested in any of these problems, you will meet with us in cur next meeting. Altliougli most of our activity is centered around the college and the immediate community, (•ur untiring efforts vrill be felt through-out the state. We cannot become leaders without vision, for where there is no vision the people will certainly perish. We must meet the conditions of our society face to face and not hide behind Mr. Smith, who owns the city Bank. We must realize iis students that our individual initials stand for high ideals which must be expressed by our participation in civic affairs. Our commnnitifs need Ti? and will be awaiting us. Will you liave anything to offer? OrR PROGRAM FOB THE YEAR 1947-48 We shall support legislation for federal aid to state educational pro gram, increased vocational education, find extensive federally financed scholarship program. We foster the develoment of stu dent co-oeratives. We shall campaign for an increased number of scholarships, especially for individuals unable to attend college because of discrimination or great economic need. i We foster extension of student self- help programs. [ We are interested in a broader social and recreational program for 1ho students here at the college. | We .'ihall work hand in hand with the Student Council in all of its pro grams. THESPIANS READY Wn 3-ACT FARCE The Ttiespians, dramatic society, are in the midst of rehearsals for the presentation of a 3-act farce comedy, ‘•'Too Many Relatives” by Thomas Sutton. This play has been hailed wherever it has been shown as a brilliant hnigh hit, and reviewers of ten refer to it as “one of the most outrageously funny plays to come a long in a long, long time- ’ ’ Miss Blanche P. Sanders, head of the North Carolina College Dramatic Department, has announced that the important roles of the play w'ill be taken by the following students: Harry, David W. Stith; Mabel, Angela Marcheua; Mrs. Donnelly, Mable Bullock; Grades, Vernese Boulware; Jasper, Johnnie Parker; Officer Butterfield, James B. .lames: Lucy, Verona Shelton; Aunt Ermin- trude, Swaimie Moore; Uncle Otto, Rubin F. Weston, and Sniokey JIc- Oee, Simeon Holloway. The play was presented in B. N Duke Auditorium Friday night, Nov ember 21 at 8:15 p. m. HAYES OPENS FALL CONCERT SERIES HERE On Wednesday, October 15, music levers of this community and sur rounding communities Marian Anderson, world famous singer, appeared here in concert at the B. N. Duke Auditorium, November ]4. She was well received as she is always received everywhere she ap pears. She is the third of many guest artists to apj>ear here during the •oncert season. On My Journey Sit Down (To My Angel Mo’) Ijittle Boy Every Time I Feel The Spirit - Brown. During the concert, he paused tf filled the B. pay tribute to the memory of Doctor James E. Sheiiard with a beautiful rendition of ‘ ‘ Going Home. ’ ’ With the melodic strains of the stirring s nritual the NoAh Carolina College students and faculty were re minded anew' of the great loss of oiii president and educator, whose memory and ideals we clierish. HOME EC. DEPT. OBSERVES NAT’L. EDUCATION WEEK In observation of American Edu cation Week the Senior girls of the Home Economics Department pre sented a discussion on “ Enrichinff Home Anti Communitty TAfe.” Mi.ss Mary IjOU Valentine, Cliair- man of the program, presided at the discus.^'ion in the B. N. Duke Audi torium, Friday, November 14 at the Chapel hour. Other participants on the program were Misses Celeste Travis who discussed, “ Enrichinp The Home And Commvniiy Life ROLAND HAYES N. Duke Auditorium to hear Roland Hayes, famous tenor open the North Carolina Concert series. With a selection of well chosen numbers to illustrate the range and risonance commanded by him, Hayes was received with unstinted enthus iasin by hundreds who crowded the auditorium to hear him. Possessed of a flexible voice dis tinguished by warmth and expressive power, Roland Hayes presented the following program; Come again, Sweet love — Joh i Dowlard. Jesus is Mankind’s Salvation— THE BETTER WAY T’d rather see a sermon than hear one any day; 1 ’d rather one should walk with me than merely show the way. The eye’s a better pupil and more willing than the ear; Fine counsel is confusing, but ex ample’s always clear; And the best of all the preachers are the men who live their creeds. For to see the good in action is what everybody needs. T can soon learn how to do it if you’ll let me see it done. I can watch your hands in action, but your tongue too fast may run: And the lectures you deliver may be very wise and true, But I’d rather get my lesson by ob serving what you do. I'or T may misunderstand you and the high advice you give. But there’s no misunderstanding hew you act and how you live. Through Recreation”; Miss Virginia Bach. Clarke, “Adult Education”: Missi Emma Lovick,' “Schoola”’; Missj Otelia Cooke, “Clubx”; Miss Jessie Lnne, "Home Projects”; Betty Mc Williams, “Cultural Pro prams ” ; and Miss Gwendolyn Thompson, “The Church.” A Quiz on “Strengthening The Teaching Profession,” was conduct ed over WDNC Wednesday morning, November 13 at 10:15 by the Home Economics Dep.artment of North Car olina College. Two seniors, Mrs. A. P. Smith of Durham, and Miss ^lamie Bedell of Springfield, ^flssouri conducted the Ouiz. Hark What I Tell To Thee—Haydn Wohl Tauscht Ihr Voglein—Mozart IT Du Bist Die Ruh — Schubert Die Krahe — Schubert L’Ombre Des Arbres—Debussy Danse Macabre—Saint-Saens III By The Waters of Babylon-Dvorak Murmiiring Zephyrs—Jensen Bessie Bobtail—Barber Good News—Arr. Roland Hayes lY Afro-American Folk Songs — Arr Roland Hayes. Who Is Dat A’Writin’ Two Wings Shepard (Continued From Page 2) We cannot say that S'hepard is dead Because we see the paths he led; Holding to God’s helpful hand He left us here for an unknown land. Farewell, O Shejiard, and may we meet. And walk with Saints God’s golden streets. N. C. C. strive! Thy founder is at rest; But those who walk within thy gates must Strive to do their best. They too, must plod their weary way And work like Shepard both night and day. For Shepard, thy pattern is Immortal —R, N.vtiianiei. Nit.es DORSEY, HOWARD APPEAR IN CONCERT AT ORANGEBURG On Sunday afternoon, November 16, Dr. James Elmo Dorsey and Wes ley I. Howard of the North Carolina department of music apjjeared in joint recital at the South Carolina State College in Orangeburg. Dr. Dorsey, baritone, and Mr. Howard violinist, were accompanied by Charles Harris, head of the department of nmsic at S. C. State. Dr. Dorsey, wdio heads the North Ciirolina College music department and directs the 75 voice mixed choir, is a graduate of Lincoln University in Penruf^lvanja with masters and doctoral degrees from the University of Pennsylvania, and a second doc torate from Columbia Ifniversity. He has published numerous songs, choral works and arrangements. He was formerly director of music at Lincoln University and during the Summer terms he now heads the Summer school department of music at Hamp- i ton Institute. Mr. Howard, a graduate of the New' England Conservatory of Music, -directs the band at North Carolina College. He has done additional study at the Boston School of Violin Mak ing, Trinity College, Tjondon; L’Ecole Normale, Paris, and Columbia Uni versity. During World War I, Mr. Howard served the U. S. Army as aj bandmaster in France, and after the j war, he became associate professor of music at Howard University w'here he made himself well know'n as a con ductor, teacher and soloist. Later he spent a year as teacher at Talladega College and w'as for 11 years a mem ber of the staff at Hampton Institute. Prior to coming to North Carolina College in 1945, Mr. Howard was em ployed at Virginia State College. ALUMNI RETURN IN THRONGS FOR HOMECOMING As I was walking around through Homecoming Day football game, my the park, between the halves at the eyes fell upon several Alumni who had returned to cheer the boys on. Some of them were: Samuel J. Hill, New York; Johnnie Gilchrist, Howard University; Doris Gaston, Doris Gath- ings, Hock Hill, South Carolina; Doris Trice; Ruby Dunlap, Washington, D. C.; Doris and Mary Francis Sharpe, Burlington, N. C.; Mildred Wliite- head, Sarah Stroud, Dorothy Wilson, Helen Paine; Hugh Holcombe, and James Hubbard, How'ard University. Thelma Copeland, Ernest Simmona, Marion McGhee, Tiny McGhee, Eliza Jeffers, Rupert .Johnson, David At kinson, Elizabeth Moore; Louise tVrtis, Wilmington, N. C.; Elizabeth Gill, Ruth Holden, Thelma Gill, Pee Wee Boyd, Ruth Spaulding, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Lightner, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Johnson, Eunice Neal, Cathe- nia Clark Mann, Miriam Scott, Alice Thorne Solomon, Lola Bowser, Soph ronia West, Alma Frost. Cinn., Ohio; Addie Nixon, Howard Fitts and Celestine Pate, There were many more but. your reporter failed to see them. To the ones that I have not mentioned, the students of North Carolina College were glad to see you once more, a»d may you continue to return year after year until your hair is gray. Mail Bag (Continued From Page 2) not pa>-ing at least a portion of your publication fee immediately. The Staff looks forward anxiously and with the greatest assairance of your devoted cooperation in this our greatest endeavor. With, and only) DURHAM PASTORS VESPERS SPEAKERS DURING OCTOBER Two Durham pastors' were among the October Vesper speakers, here The Reverend J. A. Valentine, pastor of Saint Joseph A. M. E. Church appeared October 12, and the Rever end T. C. Graham, pastor of West Durham Baptist Church was guest speaker for October 6. Rev. Valentine expressed regret al the loss of Dr. James E. Shepard, who died October 6. He cited the great and rapid progress made under the leadership and guidance of Doctor Shepard. "As I look around me, I can see the great improvements made within the years I have been coming to this institution,” he said. Speaking from the subject, ‘ ‘ Life ’,s Tunnels,” Rev'. Valentine said that there are many tunnels in life that we must enter and come out into the light. He based his text on the pass age, ‘ ‘ He led me out of darkness into the marvelous light,” “We must have faith in prayer. So often we pray and wonder if God really answers our prayers. We must have faith,” he declared. Basing his sermon from the second chapter of Phillipians and the fifth verse, Rev. Graham us^ as his sub ject, Putting God First. “Upon his arrival on earth, men refused to ac cept God, '.mtil He cried ‘it is finish ed on Calvary’s Cross.’ Jesus in all of his services put God the Father first,” he said. “The man who earnestly puts God first, cannot fail because he has the implilse and knowledge of God.” Rev Graham stated, “in order to be a companion of God, man mujit have love for God, “Putting God First, enables one to nn^’-'er some of life’s greatest ques tions. He is then prepared for life’s most crucial circumstances,” W'ith your paying a part of your pub^ lication fee immediately will it be possible to achieve such goals as h,')ve been sot forth above, ^VlU.IAM II, TnOM,)is BrSINKSS MANAGER Mauoon An-c Gray Stajt
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