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Page Two THE HILLTOP, MARS HILL COLLEGE, MARS HILL, NORTH CAROLINA THE HILLTOP A Gem in the Emerald Ring of the Hills.—Battle. Entered at the Postoffice. Mars Hill, N. C.. as Second Class Matter. February 20. 1926. .MEMBER NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGIATE PRESS ASSOCIATION AND SOUTHERN JUNIOR COLLEGE PRESS ASSOCIATION. J. NELSON JARRETT. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF FRANCES BARNES. Associate editor B. G. LEONARD. Associate Editor MAYMEE "kelly Religious Editor BOYD BROWN. Society editor MANAGERIAL ROY F. FISHER, business Manager HOYLE LEE. Circulation manager W. O. ROSSER, exchange Manager HOWARD CAMNITZ athletic editor HAROLD HENDRICKS. Assistant athletic editor D. L. STEWART. poetry editor CONWAY SAMS. Alumni Editor CHARLES LAMLEY. asuajl CHARLOTTE HOOPER DAVID MASHBURN REPORTORIAL ELIZABETH WELBURN LOUISE SMITH MARION JUSTICE MARGARET ALLEN MARTHA STACK VOL. V. MARS HILL, N. C., NOVEMBER 29, 1930. NO. 6. The Spirit of Thanksgiving There is a quality of the human soul so beautiful that it mocks the descriptive power of word or pen. It is the spirit of thanksgiving—a sense of gratitude and appreciation. It is this sense that keeps man always humble before God. Across the page of memories in the volume of our own life there sweeps ever and anon a vision of the spirit as it was manifested by those to whom we owe the birth of our nation. As high as the breaking waves on the bleak New England shore rose and surged the faith of the grim-visaged pilgrim father as he cast anchor by an un known sea. As staunch as the rock-bound coast was his indom itable courage as his eagle eye pierced the horizon beyond a wil. derness which was his to conquer. True was his purpose as the blue of the ocean waves which bore him thus far in search of the undeniable rights of religious freedom. As glorious as the strength of the man himself was his manifestation of the spirit of thanksgiving in that far-off time. A home within a wilderness was sufficient to bring the pil grim father to his knees in ardent gratitude. The union of civil ized white man with the untamed Red in this first Thanksgiving set free the spirit of Thanksgiving in our yet unborn nation and established as the foundation a grateful acknowledgment of a debt of gratitude fo One from whom comes every good and per fect gift. Across the years man in America has maintained the obser vance of Thanksgiving Day. From generation to generation has descended the wondrous spirit that keeps man ever grateful to the Author of this beautiful custom. It is the custom of our na tion to dedicate one day of each autumn to the keeping of a Thanksgiving Day. On this day there is no one excluded from its blessings. The beauty of the spirit is that it is all-inclusive. There is no slave so humble, no monarch so powerful that he does not glory in its significance. The modern Scrooge sits before a cornucopia of worldly treasures and is stunned by the realiza tion that he is common debtor with the poorest peasant who cringes before his scorn. The spirit of Thanksgiving hovers over the crudest but as well the most stately mansion and unites the slave with his lord, the peasant with his monarch in gratitude and reverence for the God of slaves and kings. The Spirit of Thanksgiving is the spirit of prayer and sacri fice. Prayer is the verbal expression of gratitude and sacrifice is the active expression. If we would keep the spirit glowing in our hearts, we shall not fail, to utter a prayer on Thanksgiv ing Day. If we would impart to others the spirit that is ours, we should do it through sacrifice. By some deed of our own we may cause Thanksgiving to bear a more blessed significance to someone else. From its abode in the recess of the American heart let the Spirit of Thanksgiving arise and manifest itself in word and deed. Down the corridors of time let the spirit of the pil grim Father come to us who follow in his train. In gratitude for the realization of a dream as old as the nation, in custom with our forefathers, and in acknowledgment of personal appre ciation, let every head be bowed in humility and every heart be lifted up with the Spirit of Thanksgiving. F. B. (A CRITICISM) Those who were fortunate enough to see the first production of the Mars Hill College Dramatic Club, on Nov ember 16, probably said something like this after having seen the per formance; “Well, I didn’t think that they could do it.’’ Those who were previously less optimistic over its out come left with a feeling of profound appreciation for these youthful play ers who simply outdid themselves in presenting this diflicult play by W. S. Gilbert. Miss Frances Barnes, playing the animated statue of Galatea, undoubt edly gave the best individual perform ance of the entire evening. Hers was a difficult role to play. Yet she play ed it with a grace that was worthy of the commendation of the gods who breathed life into that beautiful sta tue that Pygmalion had just carved out of stone. Her enunciation was practically perfect, her ease on the stage extraordinary, and her ability to represent the stone statue of Pyg malion was almost flawless and wor thy of the highest praise. Following close to Miss Barnes was Tom Moore, playing the difficult title role of Pygmalion. Mr. Moore han dled his first title role in a manner that was pleasing, and he well de serves a vast amount of praise. Mr. Moore’s manly appearance on the floor commanded attention, and not once did he lose the attention of his audience. He, at times, seemed a bit conscious of his actions. Good luck, Tom; we are proud of you. . Miss Sibyl Pace, playing third lead as the wife of Pymalion, maintained her excellent standard of playing. Miss Pace’s previous experience in playing made her stand out that night and to continue to hold her audience and to command their praise. A dom inating pleasing, and beautiful per sonality such as was shown by Miss Pace that evening is worthy of the highest praise of any critic. Miss Marguerite Green, playing the role of Myrine, Pygmalion’s sister. and Mr. Wade Baker, playing the role of Leuiceppe, a soldier, carried out the part of the lovers extremely well. Their lack of stagefright was noteworthy. Mr. W. F. McLester, playing the role of Chrysos, an art patron, gave an excellent performance. His ease on the floor was noteworthy, and he played to his audience well. At times he seemed to have slightly overacted his part. The role of his wife was played by Miss Helen Beckwith. She gave a creditable performance. At times she seemed somewhat consci ous of her actions. However, the part that she played was no easy one, and it was worthy of the talent of one much more experienced in playing. Messrs. Mjlton Hamiby and Robert Layne played the roles of the two Greek slaves with a perfect harmony of setting. They added much to the success of the play. Miss Bonnie Wengert who directed the players deserves a vast amount of praise for the success of the pro duction. She seems to have instilled into her players that personal feeling for each role which is necessary for the success of a production of any kind. The play itself .was no easy one to present. Yet these young dramatics handled it with an ability that was worthy of the attention of many pro fessionals. The costumes were beau tiful and added much to the pleasing appearance of the stage setting. The make-up artist seemed to have for gotten to complete the make-up of the arms of Galatea. This was very noticeable from the front. The enun ciation of the entire cast was good. Many of the players seemed to have been a hit forced. The comedy of the play was rich and good. The one big thing that was characteristic of the entire cast was their failure to get out of the forcedness of their asides. The failure on the part of the aud ience to appreciate much of the com edy and the efforts of the players were very noticeable. Maybe we shall grow up some day! J. N. J. To Mother Millstead A Lost Poem One day while wandering ’mongst the rustling com. Within my pondering mind a poem was hom; No pen and paper had I with me then. That I might Avrite, and pass it on to men. My soul implored the phantom poem to stay. But quickly as it came it fled away: But oh, how sweet it was, and strong and bright. The whilst it stayed! Like some cel estial light That flashes once from off a distant shore, -A moment beams, then fades to shine no more. And now through all the days and years that flee I strive to call the phantom back to me,— In vain, in vain!— The poem that came amongst the whispering corn Will in my wandering, yearning soul be hom No more again! —D. L. Stewart. SOMETHING FOR EVERYBODY By the Editor (The Editor of this department as sumes responsibility for the use of this poem.) If I could write as fluently As poets of my time I’d try to write for Mother, dear, A truly worthy rhyme. But since my pen is not equipped With either tongue or art I’ll just put down the words I feel As coming from my heart. When I recall your loving care Your love, and goodness too, I wonder why God didn’t make All mothers just like you. You are my only counsellor; You are my guiding star; I think I love you even for The mother that you are. I fear I don’t appreciate Your value here on earth. But I will try, and how I hope To realize your worth. Words can’t express my love for you; I guess to do it right I’d have to see you every day And try with all my might To be what you would have me be; Persistent, honest, true; But try that hard, I couldn’t be One-half as good as you. I’m ’way down here, you’re ’way up there— There’s miles between us two— But all the distance in the world Can’t keep my mind from you. “I am a dreamer, but aren’t we all?’’ How many times have you read and heard those lines? Did you ever stop to realize the full significance of those eight words? What a boun tiful source of consolation to self they contain! The idle fancies of many men have materialized into re alities that surpassed by far the fond est dreams of the dreamer. Every no ble life has been backed by some pow erful and noble ideal. Back of that ideal was a dream, and back of that dream a dreamer. The air-castles that one builds while alone often bring comfort and extreme satisfaction to the individual. Have high erected hopes; have noble ideals; think much and drea moften. It will afford you food for thought and make you hap py in your own self. Ittotijer’d ©ortt^r By Mother Millstead. I will praise thee, O Lord, my whole heart.”—Psalm 9;lJ “Eternal Father, help us^ think wise thoughts, to speak words, and to do good de >| through all the hours of this . day of our lives. Help us to ' things as they are and also as : ought to be. We would hai hand in making the world a ter place in which to live; ani p the nearer duties are the i pressing, we would begin at h( g To the beloved beings in t households, therefore, we will . secrate our ability to be checjt and helpful. Enable us to lift g burdens of the weary, and to h; happiness to those about us,'. ,e then as our strength and wig ,o are increased, to impart then j others, far and near. How ful; the possiblities of usefulne.ss i j single day! How sweet to t d that in a single moment of a sii.n hour of this one we may rei m some service that will increase ,p sum of human virtue and has ness. I Help us O Lord, to do it. ia ‘Mother’s Cornel” By Mother Bigger*. “Mother’s Comer.” Why? that we as “mothers” at Mara College might express to each of girls and boys our love and intei th you? Please give us a chance t( you personally in any way thi Mars Hill may well be proud of her literary societies. They are not only exceedingly active, but all the mem bers are evincing a wholesome inter est in the work. The fortieth anniversary of the Philomathian Society was a most creditable undertaking, and all who took part acquitted themselves well. It is refreshing to note that hero at Mars Hill we have a very live retinue of societies and clubs involv ing student activities, each doing its part to make life at Mars Hill not only interesting but profitable as well. Besides the four literary societies, if the student wishes diversion there are a number of other societies and clubs, all aimed at but one purpose, to supply the means for building up a groundwork that will be of inesti mable value later on in life. “Pigeon” Brown acquired a new name while visiting in Charlotte re cently. It is TWO and ONE. Come on, “Pigeon,” and confess. I made this little rhyme for you In stilted, stumbling style, And now I’ll end it with a kiss That spans each lonely mile. —Maude Kinslan. Class of ’30. ORGANIZE ORCHESTRA AT CULLOWHEE Cullowhee, N. C., November 17.— Recently an orchestra was organized at Western Carolina Teachers Col lege, composed of the following; Hil da Smathers, pianist; Jeffrie Free man, clarinet and trumpet; Minor Wilson, Louie Medford, and Mary Dare Haithcock, violins; Jessie Hig don and Lola Ramsey, guitars; Caro lina Ransdall and Jessie Ramsay, uk uleles; and Pearle Justice, drums. —Prom W. C. T. C. News Letter. “But there is nothing half so sweet in life as love’s young dream.” —Moore. We understand that one of Prof. Huff’s English students is thinking of writing a term paper on the fol lowing subject; “If I were a woman, what a sad man I would be.” We realize that miniature golf courses were popular last summer, but at the next world series it’s gon na be “Miniature Joe.” Marshillism; A spontaneous out burst of suppressed titters by wary onlookers before the facade of Spil- man on Sunday afternoons. Critical comment oftentimes is di rected at the staff responsible for producing a college newspaper. Some of it is constructive; others not so complimentary. We wonder how many students keep in mind the thought that a college newspaper is represent ative of the entire student body, and that to make a really fine paper it is necessary for everyone to lend his or her support by way of contributing articles and really helping to cover school activities. can. We want to share your jo well as your sorrows. We thani for you and the privilege of ht in this formative period to in on your minds and hearts the ciples of Jesus Christ, who i Head of our school; but you mu member what Kate Douglass Wi says; “Most of all the other bea thigns in life come by twos and tl by dozens and hundreds — plen Roses, Stars, Sunsets, Rain Brothers and Sisters, Aunts and sins—but only One Mother in a wide world.” To her you mu true whether she is at home Pi) for you or in her Heavenly waiting for you. Let me apologize to Edgd Guest for changing the title o poem, “Father Thought” to “M Thought,” as it expresses my fei for you. ' ‘I would not at your laughter f Nor try to cry your jilcasure i Nor hint that mirth is wrong But as you laugh and as you c Against life’s every circumsta I hope to have you strong. “This pleasure which you lo\ much Will vanish at the slightest tc Of shame or loss or pain. When come life’s sterner tests 1 It will not stay to see you thn Or at your side remain. ■‘So fine the line twixt wron| right. So great the cost of follies sli{ So cruel is the throng That all who would outlast mirth And end in x>eace their days on Must build foundations stro “Be happy every hour you can. But play the woman and the Hold fast to all that’s hesi My prayer is this; When coim strain You will have courage for you: And strength for every tes1 SEVEN FROM MARS HILL ATTEND STATE CONVE^ (Continued from Page 1) Wingate and Boiling Spring leges, though still Baptist institi are no longer under the cont the Baptist State Convention b independent institutions. The convention went on reci approving the plans for the o ance of the Diamond Annivers; Mars Hill and the, attempt to $250,000. The college was give mission to solicit contributions individuals and former student; The representatives from Mai were Dr. R. L. Moore, Dr. O. E. Professor R. M. Lee, Rev. J. E en. Professor J. B. Huff, Mrs. Moore, and Mrs. O. E. Sams. Rev. J. R. Owen of Mars Hi elected president of the State ! terial Conference.
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