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HOWDY! MARK AND BOB €St” iver: The Hilltop Published by the Students of Mars Hill College MID - TERM NEXT WEEK ■T «st” ol. VHl- )X lor?= MARS HILL, NORTH CAROLINA, OCTOBER 27, 1934 No. 3 yet IRST COLLEGE BUILDING ^°“HAD ROMANTIC HISTORY ipus, this ^^^rected In 1856 And Razed In 1910 Old Building Served Through Civil War. (By GEORGE JARVIS) The first building of Mars Hill Col- ge, which stood from 1856 to 1910 what is now The Circle and of lea-dShich only a marker showing the then^ation of the building remains, had long, useful, and romantic exist- FIRST BUILDING out ice in the history of the college. red- they. "fiSThe building was a two-storied, ®^ctangular structure with gables, ap- >'hei^oximately the size of the present ^^^'^Tusic Building. It contained four .rge rooms, two downstairs and two som^gtairs. The bricks wdth which the som^ilding -(^ras constructed were made ^^'’’nly a few yards from the campus, •^''^■ear the present home of A. E. Car- theiiij,, interesting feature of the ^Viilding was that the stairway was the outside. t on( Conitruction Defectire The building was erected mainly slave labor. The fact that faulty hu«,aterials were used in its construc- s anion is attested by the fact that it be- houl^o necessary to replace a portion drclef the wall. This defect in the struc- swerire was dramatically discovered elsonuring an exhibition, as commence- ‘Rod\ent was then called, when a part Majf the building gave way. Cab The building was erected on land mse; iven by the late Edward Carter, unds for its erection were donated y people of the community, one of le most liberal gifts being that of e by the Rev. J. W. Anderson, 5 thil*® became the president of the first futipard of trustees. In spite of the ; beral gifts the building was not Jo upon its completion, and the i Clayton and Shackle- timep*‘^> Asheville, levied on Joe, a jave 'belonging to the Rev. J. W. jnderson, for the approximately ggygl200 still due. Each of the mem- g^jj^rs of the board of trustees, dc- jjgjpite the fact that money was about .le scarcest thing in the mountains ^ the time, assumed a share of the ^g^t, however, and Joe was brought 'tio^k from Asheville the next day. Uted By Soldiers XC6| During the Civil War the building •as occupied by Captain Jim Keith’s var‘ ay Id b in I ^^tail of the Confederate army, and (Continued on page 2) n™^hilomathians Elect 1 COJ Officers For Term pro| Lionel Hoffman Is New Presi- e no dent; Harold McGuire urno Vice-President. son) til After a short but very interesting of togi-am, the Philomathian Literary utubciety, on Friday, October 12, elect- vasn'l Lionel Hoffman as next president, he officers were elected for a term u nt nine weeks. The following officers were also 'ected by the society: vice-president, arold McGuire; recording secretary, rskine Plemmons; corresponding J J^cretary, Glenn Bolch; censor, H. L. art; chaplin, Eddie Lieberman; nglish critic, James Reid; expres- on critic, Ernest Symms; dues col- ctor, Charles Woody; fines collec- r, Wallace Smith; janitor, Thomas —Twin; marshals, Thomas Fulk and ajor Arrowood; librarian, Lindsay incannon; pianist, Ralph Bowen; ^orister, James Stone; Grumpier and ing retain their offices as treasurer Y/jid seer respectively as they are . ected to serve for two terms. ' iThe program which preceded the ection of officers consisted of a dec- mation by Jimmy Reid, oration by •ancis Gibson, reading by Cleatus intrell, special music by Ralph )wen, and an inpromptu address by A. M'oss. The society has taken in a large orf.mber of new members and is an- ipating a very successful year. '■fl The first building at Mars Hill College which stood on what is now the circle from 1856 to 1910; insert Edward Carter who gave the land on which the building was erected. Mars Hill Study Hall Distinctive Institution Tutorial System Used Under Direction Of Miss Allen; Popular Resort For Students. The study hall at Mars Hill College is becoming a distinctive institution, conducted after the order of the best tutorial systems rather than with penal emphasis. The study hall, under the super vision of Miss Allen, is open each evening from 7:30 to 9:30 P. M., on Mondays and Wednesdays for the boys and Tue^ays and Thursdays for the girls, in Room 5 of the Ad ministration Building. It is a Mars Hill product, produced by the sug gestions, constructive criticisms and support of the college faculty. All students are invited to enjoy the benefits of the study hall. There is no fee charged for this project. Those weak in any particular subject may attend regularly, but not spas modically. Miss Ffierce has made it possible for the young ladies to avail themselves of this opportunity. The study hall faculty is selected by the regular professors from thosa in their classes who show an under standing of their particular subject and ability to impart that knowledge. As long as the high standing of the study hall teacher in his or her regu lar classes, as well as the progress of those coached continues, he or she may keep the position as study hall instructor. To those instructing there will be liberal rewards in the form of exemptions from tests or examina tions and papers, as the regular pro fessor may deem wise. (Continued on page 4) Presidents of Mars Hill College William Albert Gallatin Brown, 1856-1868. John B. Marsh. 1868-1861. Pinkney Rollins, 1861-1863, and June, 1865, to April, 1866. John Ammons, April, 1866, to Februa'y, 1868. John Robert Sams and Meri wether Lewis, 1868-1871. John Robert Sams, 1871-1872. (Orphanage, 1873-1875.) J. B. Lunsford, 1876-1878. James Frank Tilson, 1878-1881. William J. Jervis, 1881-1888. Zebulon V. Hunter, with M ss Helen McMaster, 1888-1890. Thomas M. Hufham, 1890-93. J. M. Cheek, 1893-1894. J. H. Yarborough and C. P. Sapp, 1894-1895. Adennas E. Booth, 1895-96. M. A. Maury, 1896-1897. U. L. Moore, 1897- New Library Books Are Popular With Students 10,000 Volumes And 70 Periodi cals Now On The Shelves. Rev. Howard Brings Evangelistic Messages Two Services Daily Eagerly Attended By Students And Faculty. With an inspiring message on Mon day night, October 22, Rev. Charles Howard of Buie’s Creek, opened the fall revival meeting, which is held on the campus each year. Mr. Howard is well-known among young ministers of the South, espec ially in North Carolina, having been state B. Y. P. U. president for two years. He is a lover of young peo ple and delights in working with them. Specializing in work among coun try churches, Mr. Howard has been unusually successful. Prior to his removal to the student pastorate of Campbell College at Buie’s Creek (Continued on page 2) Dr. W. P. Few Delivers Founders Day Address I Society with its institutions should be created and operated for the bene fit of individuals, Dr. William Pres- I ton I’cw, president of Duke Univer- j s.'ty, said October 12 at the Founders’ Day services held in the college audit- . orium. , Speaking to more than 500, Dr. Few paid tribute to those who estab lished Mars Hill and other institu tions. Many educationel institutions, he said, are older than the nations which they .serve. He expressed ap- Iproval of the effort of Mars Hill to give individual attention to students, to give morality religious sanction, to teach people to live together and to think well of each other in such a way as to prepare them for a world wide brotherhood of understanding. The F'ounders’ Day program was opened by prayer led by Dr. E. Gib son Davis, pastor of the First Baptist church of Asheville, following the singing of “Faith of Our Fathers” by the audience. President Moore in troduced the superintendents of edu cation, pastors, and descendants of Edward Carter present. He announc ed several gifts to the college, one of which was a gift of $530 which the girls of the college had raised to be gin a fund for a new dormitory for girls. Music for the program was fur nished by the college glee club and orchestra. The closing prayer was of fered by the Rev. J. B. Grice, pastor of Calvary Baptist church of West Asheville and chairman of the board of trustees. Montague Library has been the mecca for hundreds of students this year, particularly during the past two weeks. The reason for this added interest to the readers of other than refer ence material is due to the new books that have been placed at their dis posal. Among the new accessions are books for the new Business Depart ment; Smithsonian Science Series for the science department; poetry songs and plays for the French club; “The Adams Family” and “Grace Whitney Hoff” for the history de partment. “Shadows on the Rock,” by Gather, and “As the Earth Turns,” by Carrol, are among the novels. “Anthony Adverse” is soon to be placed in ciiculation. The University of North Carolina has lent a case of books on the life, history, and accomplishments of the negro race by negro authors. Many have availed themselves of this op- portuniiy to read of the negro. The library has approximately 10,- 000 volumes on the stacks, with 70 periodicals. There are four daily pape.s and eight weekly papers on file. 20 Debaters Chosen For 1934-1935 Teams TWO $50 GIFTS ADDED TO DORMITORY FUND All Local Firms Have Contrib uted For New Girls’ Home; “Steamboat” Makes First Gift. Among the contributions announced for the fund being raised for the erection of a new dormitory for girls are two fifty-dollar gifts from two of the leading 'business firms patronized by the college and by its students. These gifts coime early in the cam paign from J. F. Ammons, well- known Mars Hill business man, and from the Weaverville Steam Laun dry, which does the laundry-work for the college and for the students. In addition to these gifts, both say that they are going to make further dona tions in the future. “So far,” states the main promoter of the movement, “giving has been 100 per cent throughout.” This is very gratifying to the students who are doing their bit and to the ones who are responsible for the move ment and who are fostering it at this time. In addition to the two large gifts from the firms named, gifts have been received from all of the other business establishments of the town, and all who have thus far contributed have expressed a desire to give more to the cause in the future. “Steamboat” McDowell, one-armed colored pressing club operator and owner, began the donations from the town with a gift of $5.00. This gift, coming from a 20-year friend of the coHege, represents a real sacrifice and ably shows the spirit of Mars Hill people whose willingness to aid in any movement fostered by the col lege is full-hearted. “Steamboat” has lived in Mars Hill for years and has been known and loved by hun dreds who have been students at Mars Hill. It is understood that several of the faculty mem'bers have made sacri ficial gifts in order that the new building plans may go forward. All request, however, that their names be kept from print at this time, but to them is due much credit in this movement. Several large gifts have been received from members of the faculty and others will be received in th future,* according to information given to the Hilltop. ■ 'l 14 Students Attend Southwide Conference Inspiring Program Offered Del egates To 3rd BSU Meet. Restriction Of Arms Shipment Subject For Try-outs Held Thursday and Friday Eight girls and twelve boys won places as inter-collegiate debaters for 1934-36 in the try-outs which were held Thursday and Friday. The ques- tino for debate was “Resolved, That the Nations Should Agree to Prevent the International Shipment of Arms and Munitions.” The judges were Miss Wengert, J. B. Huff, and Spen cer B. King. The debating teams will 'be com posed of Judith Eller, Martha Glaz- ner, Lucille Hartley, Georgia Ingle, Edna Jabe, Iris Rabb, Dorothy Luk- hart and Mary Simmons, Major Ar rowood, Tracey Church, Robert Cost ner, Charles Fisher, Carmon Greer, Neil Hartley, Clay Hamrick, Wil liam Hill, Lionel Hoffman, Raymond M’idkiff, T. A. Morris, and James Randleman. Mel'ba Nanney and Jake English were selected alternates. Ph-ofessor J. B. Huff is the compe tent coach of this group. The third quadrennial All-Southern Baptist Student Conference is being held in the Municipal Auditorium of Memphis, Tennessee. The conference began October 25 and will close Oct ober 28. The two preceding confer ences have been well attended, but this year all attendance records were broken, 2500 being present. Mars Hill had a fine delegation of 14 which left Asheville Wednesday via train for Memphis. Many world-famed speakers includ ing Dr. W. F. Powell, Dr. T. G. Dunning, of London, Dr. George W. Truett, Dr. S. D. Gordon, Dr. C. E. Maddry, Dr. Geo. W. Leavell, of China, and Dr. I. J. Van Ness were among those who brought inspiring messages to the students. This conference is held “Once in A Student Generation”, and it truly lifted and inspired all those who had the wonderful opportunity to go from our campus. Those who represented Mars Hill are as follows: Edith Baucom, Ethel Hill, Ruth Yates, Christine Roberson, Margaret Pattillo, Mrs. Fox, Brown- low Hastings, Eddie Leberman, J. N. Barnett, J. R. Thompson, Bob Cost ner, John Wilder, H. L. Hart, and T. M. Randleman.
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