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Pmg* Four THE HILLTOP, MARS HILL COLLEGE, MARS HILL, NORTH CAROUNA socmcriEs MRS. PORTER ISOCIETIES ERR GUEST OF NONS IN ORIGIN DATE Mesdames Porter and Erskine Made | Honorary Members. Those people who were so fortu nate as to gain admittance to the Eu- Non Literary Society hall, on the eve ning of March 19, enjoyed a rare pri vilege— that of listening not only to Philomathian and Euthalian Organ izations Formed Simulta neously, Thirty-nine Years Ago. I. R. C. HAS FINE RUSS PROGRAM SIX TAKE PART IN EU MEET New Members Are Initiated Into the Councils of the Club. During the fall term, at the reg- I ular season for such performances, „ +- TVT -1 ~ T. literary societies of Mars a typical Nonpareil program but also ttjii j tv • V., • nr ur-n- College celebrated their anniver- of heoriing Mrs. William Sidney Por- „ j , . . panes and presented programs. There ter of Weaverville, widow of the late -.v- “n TTcnmr” -f V V course, nothmg unusual in U. Henry, read one of her unpub-1 tv:,. t rr,, . ^ I this senes of presentations, as it was hshed short stones. The society voted v,,-. „ ^ n. j- jv -v-oV- tvt™ JV “^“buta matter of adherence to pre- mnSf M^ T ^"1 this has only slightly to b the question at hand What ThT^^ ia r bearing upon the Ihe regular program consisted of L„„„ *.v , r -v • n -.vnj;.. V T-I /-t • Icasc IS thisi two of those societies— a musical reading by Lib Corpening, v,.„ij,^„ j • - • who was accompanied at the pian J sister organization- by Mrs. C. E. Roberts. A xylophone anniversary selection by Sara Fox, who was ^ the other two organ- sisted by Grace Murray at the piano, pre^nted their thirty-ninth +V., , -- ^ ’[annual exhrhitions. The essence of was the next number. Mary Dan Robinson, Madge Linney, and Willie Ithis: three of those or- Mae Dills rendered a vocal trio, after unwittingly ni.srepresent- which a piano solo by Frances Sny-1 ^ der concluded the regular program. parent organization of the The informal reception which was p’’®®®”*^ system of literary societies held in Miss Wengert’s studio, imme- campus was the ordg- diately following the program, was Literary Society, and attended by about forty people. Here I society that formed the Mrs. Porter very graciously answer-1 present Euthalian and ed numerous questions concerning her> distinguished husband. PHIS HAVE A FINE PROGRAM Philomathian societies. The division of this institution resulted in the or ganization of two new societies. Fol lowing is the graphic story as recon structed from authentic details by an investigating committee. 'It is in the original society build ing in the spring of 1891. There is a shuffling of feet, and hurried con ferences are held among members of A vitally interesting topic of the day was discussed at the regular monthly meeting of»the International Relations Club, at the home of Pro fessor and Mrs. I. N. Carr. The club made a study of the book, “Humanity Uprooted,” by Maurice Hindus. Mr. Hindus is a Russian by birth, al though he has lived most of his life in this country. Various members discussed certain parts on this current topic. Mary Ba ker gave a vivid account of the Rus- Paul Fox Wins First Place; Milton Hamby and Ben Cox Take Sec ond and Third The Euthalian Literary Society staged its annual oratorical contest, Friday evening, March 20. Six speakers contested for the medal, each displaying real talent.! First place was won by Paul Fox, | with a speech centered around the ! subject, “The Westward Course of Civilization.” Ben Cox won third place with “The Lost Word.” Following is a list of the speakers sian’s religion or rather, his lack of I and their subjects: Ben Cox, “The Friday evening, March 6, the Phil-| the Mars Hill Literary Society. Then omathian Literary Society held itsjthie president sounds the gavel and regular weekly meeting. Clarence calls for business. Someone presents ngline began the program with the the motion that the society be divided declamation, “At His Brother’s and after some discussion the motion Grave.” Edgar Walker then gave the reading, “Out Fishing.” The debate for the evening was “Resolved, That Buses Should Be Placed on the Same Standing ivith Trains in Regard to Taxes and Bonds.” James Lumley and H. Clay Cox upheld the afflnn- ative, while Freeman Wright and Ralph Waldrop presented the argu ment for the negative. Nelson Jar- rett, acting as a critic-judge, render ed the decision in favor of the afflrm- ativo. At this time Joe Dobson, Audrey Page, and Sam Quinerly entertained the society with several selections of string music. A declamation, “The Scattered Nation,” was given by Wal ter Smith. Ray O’Brien concluded the program with an oration, “Pover ty and Crime.” religion. The position of women in Russia was graphically told by Edna Stroude. She stated that woman was exalted very highly and held respon sible governmental positions in this country of radical liberalism. Mar garet Allen then pictured the differ ent classes of people in Russia — Peasant, Proletariat, Communist, Youth, Intelligentsia, Cossack, and the Jew. As a closing number on the program, Val Edwards gave the pre sent status of that vast domain known as Soviet Russia. Mr. Edwards said that a war would determine whethier Russia’s thirteen-year ex perience with a Communist form of government will last. Immediately following the program of the evening the members who were formerly chosen by the club were initiated, thus becoming mem bers of this elite club. Mr. Lee and Mr. England, along with some delicious home-made can dies, added greatly to the interest and success of the program. Lost Word;” Milton Hamby, “The Westward Course of Civilization;” B. G. Leonard, “Beast and God;” Charles Runyon, “What to Read and Why;” Paul Fox, “Silent Voices;” Conway Sams, “Life or Death.” Several visitors were recognized and welcomed to the hall, among them several members of the faculty. God in All EASTER OF JEWEI" Charming Distinctive , as presenteil Y lavender V will gratify jrA desire for the NECK braceiA COMPAQ BAGS All reasonabi] /. CARPETM'hi -MATTH] iduu/t'ty t/to IV -'SI Patronize Hilltop a: are representative m« serve your support, then shop wisely. The rising of the morning sun, .The glorious setting when day is done,' The moon and the stars above at night Seem to declare with all their might: God! Caroline Jane Diggers Euthalian Thoughts Let us Stretch out thine hand over the sea,”—and go forward. sever every bond that holds fast To loves and hates and failures of the past. Nor bitter look nor wistful backward cast: Shape not new clay in yesterday’s old mold. The past is strewn with failure and succes§. We remember the faltering words, the dry lips, the trembling knees, the stammering tongue, and the broken lines of memory. We remember the kind, tolerant, sympathetic faces. Then there were moments of tri umph, of \dctory, of exalted emotion worth infinitely more than they cost us in the hours and hours of pains taking preparation. But defeat is not failure. For there is no failure, you know, except in quitting. And, we trust, we have no quitters in our ranks. The past belongs to the past; let it bury its dead. The future belongs to God and subsequently to us; let us build. What will we build? The imple ments of courage and conviction are in our hands. Let us build in our society, which has bound us with cords of devotion, character—charac ter first, the foundation; then upon it efficiency: efficiency of heart, intel lect, oratorical and literary suprem acy with which to achieve noble tasks. Let us go forward! is sustained. “Two members are chosen and are toJd to seek opposite corners of the hall. This they do, and begin choos ing sides. In several instances, brothers are separated, one going to one side and one to the other. When all members had boon chosen, krofes- sors Ilufham and Whit3, alumni of Wake Forest ollege, took charge of the groups. “These two fine men went to work, drew up constitutions and -by-laws which the societies might follow, mo deling them as closely as possible af ter the literary societies at Wak > Fo rest College. The names were also taken from these societies, with but a small change in the spelling: from Euzelian to Euthalian, and from Phil- omathesian to Philomathian. The in itial organization having been com pleted, the societies began to func tion in their spirit of friendly rival ry.” There is humor as well as pathos in the story of the disintegration of the old society. “It seems that the Phis were in possession of a table which the Eus claimed. Whereupon, the latter men tioned resolved to procure that arvi- cle of furniture, and a group of Eus invaded the Phi stronghold. ‘Fore warned is forearmed,’ and a party of Phis was present to repulse all in vaders. A pitched -battle ensued, and when the smoke from the fray had cleared, the table had been trans formed into several sticks of first- class stovewood. Both of the girl societies claim the same year of foundation as their brother organization, but both are mistaken in their claims. Wonder of wonders, each is declared older than it (or she) realOy is. Full informa tion concerning the origin of these fair societies is lacking at present; hut many who may be considered au thorities affirm that neither was founded prior to 1895 It is hoped that the fact concerning the founding of these two societies will soon be available. A very unusual thing is being car ried out at Grahn, in Cates County, Kentucky. Mr. A. O. Allison is con ducting a Free Loan Library for the use of Baptist preachers. Only those books in harmony with Bible teaching are tolerated. [The following words of apprecia tion are taken from a tribute paid to Mrs Biggers by President R. L. Moore, speaking as a representative of Mars Hill College at the funeral services held at the Mars Hill Bap tist Church.] A radiant soul has gone home. God was real to her during her earthly pilgrimage; she talked to Him and in faith and joy knew His answering Voices. She saw better than it is given most of us to see through the thin veil that intervenes; now she sees Him face to face, and the others who have gone on. Mrs. Biggers loved beauty. She did not rave about the -beautiful; she created it. Red banks bloomed with roses under her touch, and vacant lots became things of loveliness. And just as truly in human hearts that responded to her touch, emptyness, barrenness, and unsightliness gave way to fulness and fragrance and fruitfulness. She could not change the soil of human hearts, for only God and a human will can do that; but she scattered .seeds as a faithful sower — good seeds that have borne and will bear fine harvests. Evil she abhorred; her eyes could flash with righteous indignation against sin in every form. And to her dirt, filth, and all manner of unclean- All through the day the music sweet Of birds and words and deeds we meet Oft sway our souls the upward way. And still that might not be, some say, — God? WHEN IN NE PHOTOGI COME TO Howard S 3114 Patton Ave. =Hsa -1 Perhaps some mortals there may be His wondrous beauty cannot see; Then stop amid the hurl and strife And taste the sweetest love of life: God! Then you his majesty shall see. And all His love for you and me. While from your mind all doubt will fly And life each day grow sweeter — why? God! —Dwight Mullis, lege; Miss Mary Frances, former B. Y. P. U. field secretary, now teacher in the high school of Brevard; and hundreds of other Spilman Home daughter.^” are also rich in service and grateful for such a “mother.” OUR STORE HAS ITS NAME I J. F. AMM( — TO - AMMO] AND LANDE BUT WE ARE ON THE COI — With SCHOOL SUPPLIE FRUITS, GRO AND HARDW In fact we carry I you require to he«| body together and you happy. COME TO SE| AMMOI AND LANDH ness was sin. Buildiggs and grounds and human minds and hearts were made to be kept clean and wholesome, and valiantly she went about the pro cess of cleansing. And she knew the source of Power. Mrs Biggers’ prayer: along or with o-thers who might gather wth her every morning she was in the quiet place of prayer, letting God speak to her through His Word and ever-pre sent Spirit, while she talked to Him about the Kingdom and the workers in the wide world field. Her co-work- -ers and the needs -of the school, the church, students who were having struggles or heavy loads to carry, our burdened secretaries and missionar- -the unsaved — for all these she prayed -by name as far as possible, pleading, intereeding with a faith that did not let go; and in marvelous ways the answers came. “Mother” Biggers will be missed on our campus, but nowhere more than at the place of prayer. Her children rise up and call her blessed. The only living son is in business in far-away New Jersey, and the three daughters, like the mother, are rich and u.seful in service — Miss Caroline, assistant dean at Meredith College; Miss Martha, head of the mmsic department of Mars Hill Col- GROZER THEOLOGICAL SEMII SIXTY-THREE YEARS OF SERVICE. FIFTEEN HU MATRICULATES, PASTORS, TEACHERS, MISSIOI REPRESENT CROZER IN ALL THE WORLD TUITION AND ROOM RENT FREE. SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ADVANCED STUDENT METROPOLITAN ADVANTAGES. OPPORTUNITIES FOR GRADUATE WORK IN UNIVE PENNSYLVANIA. Seminary degree I. Course for pastors and preachers. diploma. II. Course for pastors, teachers, missionaries, social worl inary degree of B.D., University degree of M.A. III. Graduate courses for advanced scholarship and specii tion for missionaries and teachers. Seminary M. Th., University degive of Ph. D. SIXTY-FOURTH YEAR BEGINS WEDNESDAY, SEPT. For Catalog and other information, address PRESIDENT MILTON G. EVANS, D.D., LL.D Chester, Pa. 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