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1 lini inj t i HAVE YOU SIGNED ^ THE YOUTH’S ROLL )nr CALL? THE HILLTOP Published Bi-Weekly By The Students of Mars Hill College CLIO-PHI ANNIVERSARY NEXT L. VI. MARS HILL, NORTH CAROLINA, NOVEMBER 30, 1931 No. 5 [. M :us AND NONS GIVE ANNIVERSARY PROGRAMS NONS CELEBRATE THEIR THIRTY - SIXTH ANNINVESARY “The Dream of Queen Esther’ is Presented Sunday 1€ Evening, Nov. 28. [n true accordance with the sym- ic theme of the society the Non- reils celebrated their thirty-sixth niversary Saturday evening, Nov- ber 28, in the college auditorium ;h a beautiful and impressive pre- ^^4tation of the Biblical drama “The jeam of Queen Esther”. The three-act drama was written by alter Ben Hare and peculiarly *apted to women players. It dealt one of the most admirable ■men characters in Old Testament dory—Esther. Throughout the en- play the plot follows concisely :01t chronicle of a great Oriental het- polis. It was a chapter from the licy of a state. The religious char- --ter and aim of this play presented valuable word lesson, pervading the jtire narrative. Not only was the --eat general truth, earthly greatness :d prosperity are imutable and tran- lory, shown effectivly, but also it *is shown that God humbles the —^ud and exalts the lowly who trust ^ Him. The providence of God was (Continued on page 4) g^ibrary Receives liij Several Gifts Recently all he Progress of the Nations,’ Valued at $160 Among Gifts Received. T .-1-,. jr gifts cipient of several handsome re recently. I Perhaps the outstanding gift is a n volume set of books entitled. ^he Progress of the Nations,” giv- e I by- the Lend A Hand Book Mis- C" of Boston. Every year the Mis- )n sends a box of second-hand ovioks, but this is the first time they ^®.ve sent anything of this type. Re- ntly some friends of the Mission nated this set and requested that ^tjjbe sent to some worthy institution, grfter a careful survey Mars Hill was Josen to receive them. •^^This handsomely bound and pro- (sely illustrated set of books deals fith the history of the world from ^am up to the present. It was pub- (bed by a group of historians for ^e benefit of disabled World War terans and is valued at $160.00. The second donation is a history North Carolina in four volumes, lis set was left to the college by sf: Elliot, a former vice-president d teacher here. The first two vol- are Connor’s history while the tnaining volumes are devoted to a ^graphical sketch of outstanding Olrth Carolinians. itfTh* third gift consists of a group magazines donated by friends of ^ college. The magazines are: nerican Forests, Foreig^i Affairs, inalist, and the South Atlantic larterly. The names of the donors 11 be published later. Eu Anniversary Representatives Thanksgiving Ob served With Pro gram And Offering Traditional Appearance of Pilgrims Lend Color to Day. Seated: (Left to right), Robert Burnett, Williard Griggs, Larry Mc Lendon, Ben Cox, debaters; standing: (left to right). Tom Moore, orator; Ernest Bailes, declaimer; Charles Renion, orator; Franklin Wilkins, de- claimer. Pre-Med Exams December 11th All Students Who Propose to Enter Medical Colleges Must Take Tests. Aptitude Tests For Students. Pre-Medical On December 11th throughout the United States the Medical Aptitude Test of the Association of American Medical Colleges will be given in more than six hundred colleges to all premedical students who expect to apply for admission to a medical school next fall. Since the test is a normal requirement for admission to practically all the medical schools, and since it will be given only once a year, all students who expect to ap ply for entrance by next fall should take the test at this time. The tests will be given at Mars Hill in the gymnasium at 3 P. M., Friday, December 11. The test will require slightly less than two hours. Each student should bring with him two well-sharpened pencils and the fee of one dollar to defray the neces sary expenses of the Association in the preparation, administration and interpreting of the tests. Last year’s test contained the fol lowing six parts: Scientific Vocabu lary; Premedical Information; Com prehension and Retention; Visual Memory; Memory for Content; and Understanding of Printed Material. This year’s test will be very similar in nature and will involve the gen eral principles underlying last year’s test. The actual question content, of course, will be different. All papers are graded by the Com mittee of the Association of Ameri can Medical Colleges and the results compiled in book form and reported in confidence to the deans of all Class A medical schools in America. WINNERS IN DEBATE PRELIMINARIES The debate council, composed of Mr. J. B. Huff, chairman. Miss Wengert, and Mr. Blackwell, have announced the following as win ners in the intercollegiate debate preliminaries: Reeves Colville, Ben Cox, Richard England, Douthit Furches, Willard Griggs, Virgil Holloway, Falk Johnson, M. H. R. Kendall, Edgar Osborne, Mard x'itiman, Carl itogers, Frank Wat son, Kate Huskins, Kathleen Gilli land, Dorothy Johnson, Agnes Stack, Lilly Bennett, Madge Lin- ney, Sara Fox, Gertrude Blaylock, Carolyn Haynes, Marie McNeil, Silvia Ammons, Mae Ledford. Turkey Is I. R. C. Topic For November Interesting Papers Read Before Club at Home of Dean Carr. The students were awakened Thursday morning by many voices, singing songs of praise and Thanks giving. At breakfast the singers were revealed as students and members of the faculty, attractively dressed as pilgrims, who sang again at break fast. At eleven o’clock the students gathered in the auditorium for an hour’s service. The Thanksgiving offering was this year taken at chap el, rather than through the Sun day School as in the previous years. A captain of each row had been appointed to obtain a pledge from the members of the rows and in this way every student was given a chance to contribute. This offer ing was for the benefit of the Mills Home at Thomasville. The chorus entered from the rear of the auditorium singing, “Come, Ye Faithful People Come.” A quar tet sang one selection, and Master Arthur Wood sang, “Father, We Thank Thee.” Dr. Sams read a Thanksgiving prayer for the college which ■was written by Miss Bowden. Dr. Walt Johnson delivered the an nual Thanksgiving address. The chorus sang as a recessional “Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart.” Clios Present Original Thanksgiving Program ‘Bel leve It Or Not” and Debate In Former Program. Several From Mars Hill Attend Convention Mr. and Mrs. Moore, Dr. and Mrs. Sams, Mrs. Richardson, Mr. Lee, and Mr. Blackwell attended the 101st State Baptist Convention in Wins ton-Salem, November 10 through November 12. “The general note of the convention was more optimistic than usual and prospects seemed brighter than for the past five years, says Dr. Walt Johnson. An interesting feature of the con vention was the Mars Hill Alumni banquet, which was held on Novem ber 10 with Charlie Parker in charge. An interesting gathering of about eighty former students was held. On Tuesday evening, November 17, the International Relations Club held its regular meeting at the home of Dean Carr. The choice of Turkey as the topic for the evening was peculiarly appropriate for the sea son. A brief history of Turkey was giv en by Mary McLean. The social and religious life was discussed by Madge Myers. Industry in Turkey was found to be surprisingly modern by j Ruth Moore. Robert Burnett gave some general facts about this coun try that increased the interest of the members in the conditions there to day under the direction of Mahatrua Kemal. After the business meeting, the holiday spirit reigned supreme as a delicious concoction was served, which can only be described by a member of I. R. C. as “heavenly.” Miss Starnes Visits Boiling Springs Miss Starnes has just returned from Boiling Springs College where she has been teaching a B. Y. P. U. study course. Miss Starnes works with the State B. Y. P. U. depart ment. She reports a delightful and most inspirational week at B. S. C. The attendance upon the study courses was almost 100%, and not only was the association with teach ers and students very pleasant but also a week with Miss Winnie Rick- ett was like a little trip to Europe. Miss Rickett was enthusiastic in her interesting stories of the great World Conference of Baptist Young People at Prague, Germany. Miss Rickett, Mr. Fely, and Miss school at Mars Hill in February. The Thanksgiving program of the Clio Literary Society appropriately featured shadow pictures of the Pur itan Thanksgmng and pantomimic scenes from “The Courtship of Miles Standish.” The novelty of the pre sentation in pictures, song, and story of this holiday was appreciated by all those present. Behind a thin screen the shadows of Puritans and Indians were silhou etted against the light, as they filqd by, carrying rifles and Bibles on their way to church. The stirring words of “Onward Christian Sold- I iers” and the inspiring sentiment of “Faith of our Fathers,” supplied a fitting musical accompaniment. Following a story of Puritan life told by Mareta Huggins, Virginia Lloyd as John Alden, Myrtle Camp as Miles Standish, and Sue Stewart Moore as Priscilla, pantomimed the irresistible love story of John Alden and Priscilla. Agnes Stack, as read er, made the historical characters live again an the Hall as she concluded with the piquant words, “Why don’t you speak for yourself John?” ■ On Thursday afternoon of the preceding week, November 19, Mars Hill College was the subject for an interesting program. After a musi cal number, Olive Jackson made a good Miss Ripley as she delivered some notable facts about the College, under the heading, “Believe It or Not.” In a debate, Willie Newell and Clara Stover were successful in disputing the argument of Helen Kel ler and Marie McNeil that it is bet ter to go to a junior college than to a senior college. All arguments were forgotten, however, as every one entered wholeheartedly into singing “Alma Mater.” Among the visitors for the after noon was Mr. J. Nelson Jarrett, who delighted his sister Clios as only a Phi can, with his unforgetable re marks on society. E U ’ S CELEBRATE FORTIETH BIRTHDAY WITH IMPRES SIVE PROGRAM Debate Decision Awarded To Nega tive Side, Composed of Griggs and McLendon. EU’S ENTERTAINED BY SISTERS. The Euthalian Literary Society presented its Fortieth Anniversary program Saturday, November 21, in the college auditorium, before a ca pacity andience. Shortly after seven-thirty o’clock the program was opened with a song, “Come Thou Almighty King,” by the audience. Immediately following Mr. Vernon E. Wood led in the invoca tion. The Euthalian president then briefly recounted the history of all the literary societies of Mars Hill, and commented on the spirit of riv alry and competition between them. He was answered by the Philamath- ian president who issued a very strong three-fold challenge, of manhood, loyalty to tradition and to excell at commencement. The regular program was opened by an oration, “The First Three,” by Charles Runyan, Tennessee. Then Franklin Wilkins, Madison, delivered a declamation, “The American Flag.”’ This was followed by a very impres sive violin solo, “Flower Song,” played by Dwight Mullis, Mecklen burg, accompanied by Miss Martha Biggers. Ernest Bailes, South Carolina, de livered a forceful declamation, “Man’s Arch Enemy,” which was (Continued on page 3) Eighty Alumni Attend Banquet Winston-Salem Judge Bowie and Dr. Zeno Wall Are Among Speakers. Eighty Alumni, of Mars Hill, gath ered November 10 in Winston-Salem, for a delightful banquet which was sponsored by the Alumni of the Winston-Salem vicinity under the direction of J. T. Joyner and Charlie Parker. The Wake Forest banquet, held at the same time, prevented the attendance of several who were alum ni of both institutions. Judge “Tam” Bowie, a candidate in the forthcoming senatorial con test and a former Mars Hill Student, as honor speaker, made a most en joyable address. Dr. Zeno Wall, President of Boiling Springs Junior College, another alumnus of Mars Hill, was also greatly enjoyed in his remarks. The indications are that there will be some helpful outgrowth of this meeting which will mean much to the College in the future. Dr. Moore presided. Those at tending were introduced by voca tions. All of the lawyers and all of the preachers stood in groups as President Moore announced the name and residence of each. The Mars Hill spirit lived again that night in the hearts of those present..