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Page 4 THE DIALETTE February, 1947 CHAPEL CHATS . . . Breaking the routine of morn ing classes and providing forty- five minutes of relaxation (un less, of course, one happens to be one of those ambitious students who snatch this time to cram a bit more “book lamin’ ” into their already overcrowded little noggins) is chapel, carefully plan ned to inform and inspire, as is apparent from the variety of programs presented within the last three weeks. Dr. McGregor and Dr. Grier Davis presided over a special midday chapel on January 26, the Monday during exams. An interested student body crowded Gaither Chapel, quite a few seemingly upset over having chapel only two hours before the afternoon examination. However, they were soon deflected from this reasonable and worthy emo tion by interest in the program. Dr. Davis was introduced by Dr. McGregor as a new member of the College Board of Trustees. His mission was to report to the students and faculty the relation ship of the Board, the President of the College, the Faculty, and the Student Body. This he did admirably. At the close of his talk. Dr. Davis, as a member of the Board, formally introduced Dr. J. Rupert McGregor as the president of Montreat College. —Coiiliniied on Page 5 Sunday School Entertains With Valentine Party The Adults of the Sunday School gave the High School girls a Valentine Party in the lobby of Assembly Inn Saturday night, February 7, at 8:00 p. m. The back part of the lobby was curtained off with sheets which were decorated with Valentines. The girls came dressed as grandmoth ers and it was really amusing to see the future grandmothers! Af ter many exciting games, a solo by Hobby Thompson, Fantastic Love Letters by Cupid (Elise Scott), a fake pillow fight, and a tongue twister, ice cream, cook ies, and a beverage were enjoyed by everyone. The party ended with “Goodnight Ladies” and the “grandmothers” retired to their rooms. Wasn’t it fun! WOODCOCK MOTOPv COMPANY Authorized Sales & Service BLACK MOUNTAIN NORTH CAROLINA “Book Previews And Reviews^’ No Trumpet Before Him Previewed By Jane Cook Paul Phillips was . a minister— young, attractive, practicing the faith he preached. His wife was gracious and beautiful. His fault? He acted like a Christian, and with such a reputation the odds were against him from his very arrival as minister of the wealthy congregation of Warrentown’s First Church. No Trumpet Before Him, by Nelia Gardner White, is destined to reach the hearts of many. Why? This answer lies in the fact that here is the kind of faith so needed in the fast, strained liv ing of today. Many will find in its gripping story a Christianity strangely comparable to today’s church with its sanctioning of distinctions of race and caste. To others it will portray a tender but bitter and impossible love story. Still others will find in it an in dictment of the hypocrisy with which we Americans too often blind ourselves. Even Paul, though holy, was al so human. He was condemned from the first, but with determi nation did what he knew he must do. Nelia Gardner White, the daughter of a Methodist minister, knows well the problems of a minister’s life and much of hu man nature. This truly magnifi cent novel won for her an $8000.- 00 fiction award from The West minster Press. McCrae Cavert says of No Trumpet Before Him, “The story never ceases to grip your atten tion. It gives the lift of spirit which people today desperately need.” EDITOR’S NOTE; We feel sure you will enjoy this book. Watch for it. The publication date is March 15, 1948. What’s In A Name (Continued Prom Page 1) ment in many ways at Montreat, and through the years the Sun Dial has faithfully recorded mem ories that never fade. “We only count the hours that shine.” BLUE RIDGE CLEANERS 9 EXPEirr WORK 9 MODERATE PRICES Black Mountain, N. C. On Re-Reading The Poems Of Sidney Lanier By Dr. Kennedy Great creative writings are never old, and in such a category belong the writings and the poe tic philosophy of Sidney Lanier. Lovers of this great poet have neen gratified in recent years by the belated recognition accorded him. Two year.s ago the Johns Hopkins Press published The Centennial Edition of his com plete works, in ten volumes with adequate editorship. During the present season Charles Scribner’s Sons have published a volume of his best poems with an intro ductory essay and editorial notes by Stark Young. These two pub lications were reviewed in the Saturday Review of Literature of January 10, 1948, by Robert Spill- er. Spiller’s essay, which formed the leading article of the issue in which it appeared, was entitled “Sidney Lanier, Ancestor of Anti- Realism”. It is indeed a brilliant analysis of Lanier, and might well serve as a stimulus to a reader unfamiliar with Lanier’s poetry. To this possessor of the 1884 edition of Lanier’s Poems it was a spur to read again in this be loved volume. And now, when asked to review for the Dialelte some books I have recently read with pleasure, Lanier’s Poems is my first choice. Every lover of poetry or music should know “The Marshes of Glynn”, “The Symphony”, “The Song of the Chattahoochee”, the unfinished Jacquerie—but the list would go on and on. Read Lanier for your self; you will love him. Former Missionary Dies At Montreat Montreat was filled with sor row last week over the loss of one of its beloved citizens, Mrs. O. E. Yates. Mrs. Yates died early on the morning of February 5th after a long illness. Funeral services were held in Gaither Chapel Feb ruary 6th at three o'clock. The burial was in Pine Grove Ceme tery in Swannanoa. Mrs. Yates is survived by the husband Mr. O. E. Yates and three daughters: Catherine, who is now Mrs. E. H. Cartrell; Vir ginia, now Mrs. C. J. Miller; and Betty, now Mrs. C. B. White, all of whom attended school in Mon treal, and one grandson, Richard Cartrell. Mr. and Mrs. Yates were for thirty years mi.ssionaries in China. They, with Dr. Henry Wood, opened Hwai An station. The Yates returned to the United States in 1941 and have since I that time made their homo in I Montreal. ! r> Alumnae News (Continued From Page .8) She visited Montreat two weeks ago. Edith Watson, former High School student, was a recent visi tor at Montreal. LANCE’S ESSO SERVICE Tires, Tubes, and Batteries dial 2 4 9 1 BLACK MOUNTAIN eorg-e Washin?ton Party (f!ontimied From Page 1) front; add some frills to my shirt; pull my hair back, powder it, and put my favorite big ribbon in the back. The more frills you put on the more you will look like ''ou’re going to a George Wash ington party.” “Sounds like fun to me, George, but what can I do with my room mate? She just isn’t the type to dress like George Washington.” “You mean she has one of those ‘coco-cola bottle’ shapes She could dress as Martha. You know, pull her waist in real tight; and make a hoop for her —Continued on Page 5 BLUE RIDGE DONUT SHOP Yeast Raised DONUTS HOMADE CAKES Cherry Street — Black Mountain KEY CITY CAB CO. Prompt Service ★ Phone 3791 Day or Night Wade & Rudi.sill, Owners
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