The
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Published Bi-Weekly By The Students of Mars Hill College
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MARS HILL, NORTH CAROLINA, NOVEMBER 1, 1933
has
with
osed
REVIVAL
IN COMMUNITY
No. 3
LEAVES FOR BURMA
s for
Begins Sunday With
Dr. Davis
ition
5arly
two
less yls Visiting Minister
lease ®^Sinning Sunday, 5 November,
ind continuing through the week, a
adle-*^^®® of revival meetings will be led
the'^ Gibson Davis of the First
have^^f’f'®f Church of Asheville.
Two Services Daily
ould ^O'^'^ices will be held every morn-
€ is”^, o’clock in the college audi-
that°^^““ every night at 7:30 in
he church building.
^ In preparation for the revival,
ighteen community meetings have
organized to meet on three
Several
n.
lone
bar-
een
ision. , - --
ignts of the current week.
bob
rayer groups are also meeting regu
lone*^'^ dormitories,
jjite year a series of protracted
^ leetings are held at Mars Hill Bap-
out'**’ Last year Mr. Olive,
ber. of fhe church led a successful
leeting with numerous conversions
y'. Vi
GHOSTS
THRILL CROWD
As Ibsen Plays Are
Presented
Both Plays Are Well Accepted
J. M. ENGLAND
TITLE LOOMS
With Championship In
Reach
od rededications of lives to service
ools Spiritual Awakening
Dr. Davis spoke before at Mars
■ill this year when he delivered the
ounders’ Day address in October,
e is a prominent Southern pastor,
iving come to Asheville from Nor-
ilk, Virginia. It is hoped that the
'Vival ^ will initiate a spiritual
tvakening which will spread to the
irthest parts.
The revival is not solely for the
-udents of the college but for any
ho wish to participate. The corn-
unity folk are cordially invited to
the services and seats will be pro-
€d in the college auditorium for
1 those who attend.
Dr. Davis is occupying the pulpit
tlinquished by Dr. William Russell
^en. Members of this community
e looking forward with interest
I pleasure to the meeting, as much
•s een heard and little seen of Dr.
ivis.
y4s Lions Roar For Prey
J. M. ENGLAND
Leaves With Wife
— Missionary To Burma
Wedding bells were still resound-
& in his ears when Jasper M. Eng-
in. a former Mars Hill teacher now
IS Way to Burma as a mlssion-
^yived at Mars Hill last week
"IS wife, the former Miss Mabel
n ot Birmingham, Alabama.
, are to sail from New
.J , ® middle of November. They
an at Rangoon from where they
proceed interior some 400 miles.
England are being sent
Fo Baptist Board.
. y t three years Mrs. Eng-
‘ . Secretary of the Y. W.
A. of Miami, Florida.
« groom is a native of Pickens
. South Carolina. He was
. ^ from Furman in 1924.
if England attended the
I Baptist Seminary at Louis-
e for several years.
er Mr. England came to Mars
J. ^ short stay as teacher of
II nl mathematics. He was
. ffio campus and enjoyed
irin and confidence of the
- 7 m • England did not at-
Eill as a student but he
y""*®ntal in sending two of
a 1 ° Eichard and Leonard.
' -e students while
.V, ^®mg a former president
7 Philomathian Literary Society
)1. (Please turn to page 2)
That the Mars Hill football team
will be state champions is no idle
fancy. The Lions have a chance to
prove this when they latch onto the
team from Lees-McRae in a home
coming game here this Saturday, 4
November.
Elaborate preparations are being
made to mark this home-coming
game as the Brightest spot in Mars
Hill football history. A special
cheering section is being organized
with colored cards and megaphones,
parades and a band spirit is being
stirred up by pep meetings being
held in the college auditorium. Ar
rangements at the athletic sward are
being completed for a larger crowd
than has attended a game at Mars
Hill in years.
The faculty and student body of
Mars Hill College were afforded a
great privilege and pleasure on
Saturday afternoon and again Satur
day night in the college auditorium
when Laurance Clarke presented
Madame Borgny Hammer and her
players in two of Ibsen’s plays, “The
Master Builder,’’ and “Ghosts.”
These plays were written by Henrik
Ibsen, a Norwegian, who is famous
for his drama. He has written many
plays, and the outstanding char
acteristic of his plays is the great
moral lessons which each one por
trays.
“Master Builder”
At 2:15 in the afternoon, the
players presented “The Master
Builder.” This is the story of a
builder who was very much afraid
of the progress of the younger
generation. By some Divine power,
a young girl comes in contact with
him and with her aid he strives to
overcome the fear of the younger
generation. He finally does this; but
it is not God’s will that he be suc
cessful throughout life, so in the end
he climbs to great heights but falls
immediately. We can learn from
this play that without God’s help, we
can accomplish nothing.
“Ghosts”
At 8:15 in the evening, the players
presented ‘Ghosts,” a drama in three
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Phi Officers
The Philomathian Literary So
ciety elected the following of
ficers at a meeting last Friday
evening: President, Bill Martin;
Vice-President, Harry Ward; Cor
responding Secretary, Calvin Con
ner; Recording Secretary, Clyde
Meredith; Censor, E. C. Burleson;
Fines Collector, Jay Woody; Dues
Collector, Thad Yelton; Chaplain,
Erskine Plemmons; English Critic,
John Washburn; Expression
Critic, Charles Fisher; Janitor, J.
L. English; Marshals, Earl Shu-
ford, Charles Trannum; Librarian,
Charles Jervis; Pianist, Paul Ken
dall; Chorister, Ernest Dudley;
Reporter, Oscar Carter.
FATE
OF LAUREL
Rests In Hands Of
Students
As Vote Is Taken For
Continuance
HONOR CLUBS
Present Varied
Programs
At Regular Meetings
Lions at Top Strength
To eliminate all the burrs from
his charges Coach Robert is groom
ing his team with a fine comb in
anticipation of the stiff opposition to
be encountered Saturday. With few
men on the injured row, the Lions
will be able to display practically
their top strength in the coming
game. Nettles, heady and speedy
Lion quarterback who generally fur
nishes the spark to the Mars Hill at
tack, is being groomed for heavy
duties. Other crack backfield men
are Bailey, bullet passer and charging
halfback; Rabb, toe artist and block
ing halfback, and Fox, pile-driving
fullback, who is very difficult to down
once he gets started. Other back-
field men showing ability are Bunker,
Perry, Anderson, Huff, Lawrence and
Carter.
Mars Hill’s line is sturdy with
Hodges and Stroupe, reliable flank-
men; Burnett and Ammons, tackles;
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lower cases
is lilian Whitehurst losing her
power when she can’t make john
corbett stop reading magazines long
enough to talk to her on a marshall
weak end?
if archie Campbell were lost would
martha hunt hTm?
if louise byrum were drowning
would Charles fisher out?
with apologies to longfellow, or
was it Shakespeare?
in front of the college orchestra
the mighty padgett stands
the muscles in his brawny arms
are strong as rubber bands,
but, we are told, not strong
enough to hold eleanor.
when bull-sessioned upon the
termination of their recent melting,
1. c. chiles is quoted as speaking
thusly: “of all the sad words of
tongue or pen, the saddest of these
is stung again,” while the little lady
ventured, “i just haven’t found the
one i want yet, but
The International Relations Club
held an interesting meeting at the
home of Dean Carr Tuesday evening,
October 10. After the roll was called
and answered by a current event,
from each member, an instructive
program was given in the following
order: “A Short Political History
of Japan,” by Tom Merril; “Japanese
Foreign Relations,” by Bob Burnett;
“Japan Dominates the Far East,” by
Peggy Hines.
New Members Initiated
Henry .Parker, a newly initiated
member, gave an impromptu on “The
N. R. A. and the College Man.”
The following other students be
came members: Louise Bowk' ,
Woodrow Jones, Derril Middletbn,
Clarence Lovell, John Green, and
Bill Dancey.
Following adjournment of the
meeting refreshments were served by
Mrs. Carr.
mattie maye is making houp—e
with a former flame, bunker; now
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Hot news
The room of Misses Pattie Moore
Bobbins in Rivermont
ght fire last week. The flames
•sed considerable damage.
VOTE NOW!
Prohibition B.4llot
PLACE CHECK IN SQUARE OF PREFERENCE
Continuance Revision
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On Thursday, October 12, the Non
pareil Society held a regular meeting
at which time officers were elected.
Miss Frances Burnett, of Memphis,
Tennessee, was elected President for
the next term which will include An
niversary. Miss Burnett has for the
past year been a most loyal and ef
ficient worker in the society and it is
expected that she will perform her
new duty with grace and proficient
ease. Miss M'illicent Young, the re
tiring President, gave Miss’Burnett
the chair with a congratulatory wish
for success after which the other of
ficers were installed. Included in this
group were the following:
Vice President, Miss Grace Carter.
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WHITEHURST
Prospects for a Laurel at Mars
Hill College this year are dark if the
opinion of the faculty members is
respected. Last year the college an
nual fell into financial difficulties,
from which it has not arisen.
$400 Debt
It is estimated that the Laurel
owes over $400 on last year’s books.
College authorities feel that no an
nual should be issued until the ex
penses of the previous year have
been met.
Little work has been accomplished
this year toward continuing the year
book. However, Mr. L. C. Chiles,
has been elected Editor-in-Chief,
with Mr. Bill Martin as Business
Manager. The two boys have at
tempted various plans to finance a
new Laurel and have worked hard to
collect the money due, but as yet
no definite understanding has been
reached between publishers and staff
members.
Different organizations on the
campus still owe on the last year’s
Laurel. It is the hope of this year’s
staff that an agreement can yet be
reached with the publishers. But if
is only with the support of the stu
dents of Mars Hill collectively in
clubs and societies and individually
that the plan can be realized.
1934 Book Doubtful
If the groups and individuals who
owe the Laurel anything will nay as
soon as possible, the new staff and
interested friends believe that Mars
Hill College will not be without a
Laurel next June.
In attempting to discover the feel
ing of the students on this matter.
The Hilltop has published a ballot
concerning the continuance of the
Laurel. If every student votes, an
accurate opinion of the student body
will be available. Everyone is asked
to vote and place the ballot in the
box designated for such in the ad
ministration building lobby.
HALLOWE’EN
Gala Affair
Climaxes Week
Chosen President
Repeal
□
War Ballot
In Case of War, Would You Enlist?
Q YES j7| NO
LAUREL BALLOT
Do you want an Annual bad enough to pay $3.00 in advance?
PLEASE CHECK ONE SQUARE
YES Q NO Q
Name
For Clio Anniversary
The Clio Literary Society elected
officers Thursday afternoon, October
12, 1933. Lillian Whitehurst was
unanimously chosen to fill the office
of Anniversary President. Miss
Whitehurst is an outstanding mem
ber of the student body. During her
stay at Mars Hill she has made an
excellent scholastic record, has taken
a prominent part in outside activi
ties, and has won, through her
charming personality and friendli
ness, numerous friends from both
faculty and students. The Clios are
confident that Miss Whitehurst, with
her qualities of leadership and
originality, will make them a splendid
president.
Other officers elected were: First
Vice-President, Sylvia Ammons; Sec
ond Vice-President, Dorothy Mae
Shipman; Recording Secretary, Rema
Young; Corresponding Secretary,
Edna Earle Nanney; Treasurer,
Nancy Leach; Censor, Roberta
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Amid festive decorations which
consisted of autumn leaves, pump
kins, cornstalks and shaded lights,
carrying out the Hallowe’en motif the
climax of a day of social activities
(including the hike to: Little Moun
tain, and the special dinner), was
brought to a close, when the student
body gathered in MeConnel Gym
nasium Saturday night and there
mingled with witches and goblins in
several hours of enjoyable enter-
I tainment.
I Upon entering, the guests were
greeted by three witches who con
ducted each guest and her escort into
the mysterious realm of the spirits.
Under the capable guidance of the
Master of Ceremonies, Prank Powell,
the following program was rendered:
Witches Greeting—Elizabeth Ed
wards, Janie Britt, Virginia Ballard.
Witches Magic—Doris Smiley.
Orchestra—Popular Selections.
Scarescrow Stunt—^Lillian Mc
Gregor.
Impromptu Eolos—Granville Lyles.
Apple Race.
Shadow Movie.
Clown Stunt—Ernestine Hamby.
Spirits Game.
Ghost Story—Frank Powell.
Skeleton Dance—Evelyn Morgan.
Promenade.