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Friday, February 5, 1932. THE SALEMITE Page Three. THEIR GUARDIAN ANGELS About a century and a half ago when the German colonies in North Carolina were being established there lived in Bethania only pious Mo ravian folk who took the Bible and its teaching in simple, childlike faith. One evening the children of the' village were sent to drive the vil lage cattle homeward from the feed ing ground. They set out merrily— for this was an adventure dangerous enough to be interesting. They had been warned by their parents careful because an Indian tribe had planned an attack for the morning be fore, and had been frightened away by the sexton’s timely ringing of the church bell which was to call the peo ple to early morning worship. Thirteen children tripped merrily along with sticks in their hands. They walked the two miles to the pasturing grounds, herded the cattle, and, with the use of their sticks, drove the cat tle homeward. As they went they Weil ich Jesu schaflein bin I'hrei ich mich nur immer bin Uber minen guten Hirten Der mich schon wies zu Brewirten “Oh,” said one little flaxen-haired boy, aged six, who wore a short blue skirt, “I hear a child crying. “Nonsense,” said an older boy who had graduated from short skirts eral years before, “You hear only the wind in the pines. Here! that spotted cow is sneaking off into the forest again,” and he started after the cow “Come back!” shouted the othei children, “You know the minister for bade us to became separated. “Don’t think me a fool,” shouted the boy, angrily goading the cow in the flank. “Oh!” chorused all the little Ger man Moravians present. “Don’t you know, Hans Brinker, that the Holy Scripture says that he who uses that word is in danger of hell fire?' “Stop,” said Karl, the six-year old:. “Did you not hear a cry like that of a child ? Hear ? It comes nearer. “ ’Tis punishment on Hans,” said one child looking accusingly at culprit.^ “ ’Tis like a child, “answered other paying no attention to the cusation. “Wonder if little Maria tried to follow us like she did last month—and got lost?” This idea struck the children with horror. With one accord they stood still and listened intently. The call was repeated—this time a little near er—a long, mournful cry that ended in a sob—a cry that sent chills up the spines of the listeners. “Sounds like her all right, “af- • firmed Johann Schmidt, the son of the village miller. “Let’s answer so that she can be guided to us.” They calledi: “Maria, here we are; 1772—1932, A Mere One Hundred Sixty Years Progress "But oh, my dear, h vhen Grandpa kissed her t w times have changed si ; the glove!" ? Grandma swooned OLD SALEM ACADEMY RULES 1. Baths can be taken only by special permission and at times indicated by the teachers. 2. During the day the sleeping ap- o be visited by M. the n their the time to Again the long, low cry was re peated; again trey answered. Each time the cry was nearer. At last the call was so near that they could de tect a note of eagerness and a broken ness in it as if little Maria were run ning very swiftljr. “She’s coming,” said Hans in an eager yet puzzled tone, “but how fast!” Just then they reached the top of a knoll, and saw, bounding to>ward them, the lithe body of a large, tawny panther. When it saw the children, it let out a blood-thirsty cry of de light. It was almost upon them be fore they could open their lips to call to the village half a mile away. Sud denly they were surrounded by a hazy, white mist that flowed and fluttered in the breeze. The chil dren felt a strange sensation of com fort and of protection. They were no longer petrified with fear. They looked up and beheld bright trans parent faces which looked down upon them and smiled sweet, holy, loving smiles. There were thirteen of these figures surrounding the thirteen chil dren. Then the figures disappeared; but the feeling of protection remained with the children. They turned to the cattle which stood patiently wait ing to be driven forward. The pan ther was gone—had not their guar dian angels sent it away? —Emma Kapp. From breakfast to pupils are to rer rooms and devote study and to preparation for tation hours. The strictest order is to be ob served in the Embroidery Room. During recess and recreation hours, all boisterous plays and games, rudeness and unladylike conduct must be avoided. When walking out, the pupils are never to stay out of sight or hear ing of the teacher. Standing in crowds at the front doors, leaning out of windows in an unbecoming manner, and especially rude or loud talking at such localities, are entirely pro hibited. EXTRACTS FROM 1931-32 HAND BOOK Two call downs are given for reporting to dormitory after 10:30 P. M. One call down for three times failure to sign before or after returning to campus. Green Room hours: 7:50 8:30 A. M. 1:20 — 1:55 P. M. 6:30 — 7:15. P. M. Students may not leave the col lege grounds without registering unless they remain within limits. Victrolas cannot be played unt 10:00 A. M. Sundays, and recr( ational games cannot be played all on Sunday. Students may visit unchaperoned all drug stores and cafes on the approved list. The proctors shall be respon sible for quiet and order in the rooms and hall during study hours, at night, and during all specified quiet hours. FORMER PUBLICATION GIVES INTERESTING TID-BITS nading us at different times places. Some of their music is touch ingly sweet,—while other perform ances set our feet going, and we find ourselves in the midst of a dance without knowing exactly how it ca Literary Efforts Twenty-Five Years Ago February, 1907. ‘'The Ivy for February is on ( table. It is a publication of about sixty pages, gotten up in a very : style, and with a particularly striking title page. Miss Hattie Jones and Miss Lucy Brown are the editors- i-chief, and they and their assistants deserve great credit for the excellence of the work done.” Winter Sports in 1907 “The several snows of the winter afforded an opportunity for winter sports. Coasting, snow-balling and other enjoyments characterized the days, and the corresponding number of colds followed. But these were ac cepted as a matter of fact, and the sport was in no way diminished.” Salem Day in 1916 Athletics Then as Now Prominent “Owing to unfavorable weather conditions the exercises could not be held on the actual date, February 3rd, were postponed until Friday. Bishop Rondthaler conducted a brief chapel service, the exercises consisting of the singing of appropriate hymns, the use of a special litany and remarks by the Bishop on the spirit of the oc casion. In the afternoon the athletic events took place on Salem Field con sisting of a basket ball game between the Hesperian and Euterpean Liter ary Societies, the former winning by re of 19-12. The trophy, a hand- : silver loving cup offered each year by the Barber Prin.ting and Stationery Co., was presented by Dr. H. T. Bahnson. Next followed a Pageant of Games showing the de velopment of athletics at Salem from the very early days. Following the door sports a Reception was held :he new Trophy Room at which e present a number of the Trus- with their wives, members of the Excutive Board of the Alumnae Asso ciation and members of the Faculty. In the evening a very fine Concert IS given by the ‘Fuller Sisters,’ of England, under the auspices of the General Alumnae Association.” UNIQUE COLLECTION OF PHOTOGRAPHS ON DISPLAY The answer of Washington to the United Brethren in Wachovia which states Washington’s appreciation for Wachovia’s praise of him is als exhibit, the answer being an original and the Wachovia letter being a copy. At the request of Governor Alex Martin, the letter and answer were printed in an Edenton, N. C. news paper. A silver cup presented to Gov ernor Martin by Washington will be shown. This cup belongs to Mf Annie Martin of this city who kindly lent it to Salem. A quaint letter in which there personal description of the Presi dent’s visit to Salem and which written by Kramscr, first president of Salem Female Academy, is among the relics. Too, a copy of the “Ulster County Gazette” published in 1799 describes Washington’s funeral. Mrs. Fred Evans of this city has lent a rather interesting collection of old papers dating from 1793. These papers also carry accounts of Washington’s death. Several old biographies dating from 1800 and several modern ones dating up to 1931 are also to be seen. These books are Salem library’s ac tual property. There are many other exhibits which will be quite as interesting his torically as those already mentioned. A good deal of credit for this ex hibition is due to the interest and work of Miss Grace Siewers, librar- i, who arranged the exhibit. Barber; “How would you like your hair cut?” Bright Boy: “If you please just like my father’s and don’t forget the little round hole at the top where the head comes through.” Oh, Bob, did father seem pleased when you told him of the $500 you I think so—he borrowed it.”'— Pathfinder. Three Little Words “Goto GOOCH’S” For Prompt Efficient Service Dial 6852 and 9466 WE SERVE BLUE RIBBON ICE CREAM THE LITTLE RED MAN over the hard dirt floor. But Sister Amelia was foiled again, though Betsy’s ears and mouth were stopped, her eyes were sharp, and she didn’t fail to see the tall shadow behind hei as they passed through a narrow ray of sunlight which forced its way in through a tiny opening in the wall. She stopped suddenly, whirled around in the face of Sister Amelia, and be gan to scream and cry. Sister Amelia was frightened by the little creature’s violent reaction, but unwilling to give up her project after having proceeded thus far, she tried to calm Betsy. The little lady, stubborn at first, was gradually won over by the soothing pats of the kind ly sister, and when her childlike re bellion was quieted, she decided that she must take Sister Amelia into her confidence. Through crude gestures she explained to the astonished wom an that it must be kept a deep dark secret, and then led her through a narrow damp passage back to the far corner of the basement which was hidden by a pile of bricks and wood. Here the sister stared in astonishment at what she saw. Cuddled up on a heap of dead leaves, a little dwarf dressed all in red sat grinning pleas antly, but when he saw her, he scut tled under the leaves in a flash, and entirely disappeared; whereupon the disappointed Betsy motioned for Sister Amelia to leave. But the woman had already started, eager to tell everyone about what she had seen. Before long the curious, un believing sisters came down to see for themselves, but Betsy had warned the little red man, and he was nowhere to be found. Of course all but Sister Amelia laughed at Betsy’s story, and said it was only childish imagination, but when they actually saw how the food disappeared every night from behind the rain barrel, they began to believe in it in spite of themselvs. No one ever saw or heard the little red man anymore except Betsy, who played with him daily; when she died ten years later, they say that he also died, for the food was never again taken from behind t'he rain barrel. GLOBE CLEANERS CASH AND CARRY Any Garment Cleaned and Pressed — lOc or 6 for 25c 313 N. Main Street READY TO SERVE — ENJOYED BY ALL ce/vreairL,t)0 Mrs.Campbell will send her car for you if you wish to come to THE BLUE WILLOW —FOR LUNCHEON OR DINNER^ CaU her at 9923 or 9426—421 W. Spruce Street. SILK HOSE $1.00 Made of Real Sheer Chiffon All The Desired Shades. | De Valee Quality i D. G. 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