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“omP' CLIO ^TKe Hilltop Published by the Students of Mars Hill College PHI Volume XXn MARS HILL, N. C„ PECEMBER 13. 1947. Number 7 ^^THE PERFECT filFT’’ CLIO THEME Pliis Obsepv‘ 57th Aniiivorsary ‘‘Dreamland” Anniversary Program Theme On Saturday nigiht, December 6, the Philomathian Literary So ciety presented its fifty-seventh Anniversary Program in the col lege auditorium. “Dreamland” was the theme of the gala program which represent ed the combined efforts of over 260 joint-society members. Garris Parker, Philomathian president, presided over the Anniversary dedicated to “all Clios and Phis Who have found in the Clio- Philomathia Hall of Friendship the inspiration to strive toward the realization of their dreams.” Euthalian and Nonpareil liter ary societies and faculty members Were special guests, receiving cus tomary recognition. Beautiful Decorations Elaborate decorations were in caping with the general motif Clio-Phi colors, blue and White, which symbolize the socie- «as> motto: “Truth, Purity, and •delity.” The auditorium stage, 'recently remodeled and decorated With handsome blue and gold vel- ^t curtains and draperies, was . ^•'sformed into a fantastic Vik- sea-faring scene complete with c traditional war vessel, starry- backgpround, and ancient ^rseman narrator, played by Wilde. Unusual added staging ®cts were produced by blinding ^ plosions of photo flash bulbs artificial fog rising from sev- ‘ Vats containing boiling water dry ice. The Sram first portion opened with a of the formal pro- wel- ^ad dedication by President ^’’ker. Then, the audience sang the H. fe; hymn, “He Leadeth Me.” Kendall, college Bible pro- ka**'^*' former Philomathian, H A invocation; and Ray 'Phi chaplain, led the de- p Following the devotions, [g ®®'dent Parker issued a chal- .Pffe to the Nonpareil and Eu- cousin societies. Clio-Phi in singing their pledge to ^lian loined ^on-Eu. Rollins continued the with a declamation, “The . *‘it Of Romance.” Next, an duet, Bill John High played a lOff, Debate the highlights of the batg*”^'.® ontertainment was a de- With the query: Resolved, sho^], ^^ntemities and sororities coiig^ banned from American ^Piehf^ and universities. Howard the John McAllister took arg^j^”'*^ative stand. Negative llusj were supported by Coujjgl] Malcolm Me- "I'll Pfiisical portion of the pro- ‘^^Ptinued with “I Dream Of Anniversary officers of Clio-Philomathia are as follows: (left to right) censors, Peggy Johnson and Glenn Flack; secretaries, George Furches and Mrs. Rosiland Stroud; vice-presidents, Miriam Weddle and Phil Weeks; presidents, LaVerne Austin and Garris Parker. Clio-Phi Joint Meeting You” and “Kentucky Babe” by the Phi chorus under the direction of Robert Ellis. Then, John Scalf delivered an original oration entitled “If Only The Dreams Abide.” With the Clios and Phis singing society songs, the first part of the program ended. Grand Finale Just before curtains opened on the grand finale, J. B. Benton re called the program theme by sing ing “Dreams.” Then, while flash bulbs popped and man-made mist enveloped the stage, Clios and Phis, led by the society marshals, marched over the threshold of “Dreamland,” the Viking Ship in procession and back to their re spective seats for the conclusion of the program. John Adams and John Bobo were prog;ram pianists. During the grand finale, John Adams played “Beautiful Dreamer,” “Stardust” and other appropriate selections on a piano equipped with solovox furnished by Dunham Music House, Asheville. Clio-Phi officers are: Garris Parker and Laverne Austin, pres idents; Phil Weeks and Miriam Weddle, vice-presidents; George Furches and Rosiland Stroud, sec retaries; and Glenn Flack and Peggy Johnson, censors. The annual pre-anniversary joint meeting of Clio and Philo- mathia was called to order on De cember 5 in the auditorium by the Phi president, Garris Parker. Af ter the president’s welcome to the members and visitors, the chap lain, Ray Hodge, presented an in spiring devotional. The evening’s program began with a humorous reading, “Saint Peter At The Golden Gate,” by Betty Priest. A musical selection was next rendered by Blenda Honeycutt. Because no joint meet ing would be perfect without a debate, Margaret Smiley, P. C. Keener, Tom Toby and Morris Hollifield entertained with their arguments on the query: “Grandpa made better love in the horse and buggy than Grandson does in his convertible.” The program was interrupted at this time by the Euthalians singing to the Clios and Phis, fol lowed by a hearty wish for suc cess in the coming Anniversary. A Phi quartet rendered several selections, followed by the “laugh ter climax” of the evening when Earl Todd and Bill Horton engaged in a pie-eating contest. Betty Pringle’s and Phil Weeks’ rendition of “Playmate - Come Out And Play With Me” followed. "The Perfect Gift" was the theme of Clio Literary Society's forty-seventh annual Reception Program beginning at 8:00 to night in the two society halls. A Christmas scene, some fifty sheep on the hillside with shepherds gathered around a campfire, appeared on the slope leading to the Science Building. Doors to this building were transformed into rugged barn doors, and overhead a large star shone above the manger scene in side. On each of the landings was a Christmas scene, one of angels, and the other of children Christ mas carolers. A dramatization of The Other Wise Man was presented in the Clio-Phi Hall, under the direction of Betty Pringle. This was the fa miliar story of the fouth wise man who sacrificed his wealth for others in his search for the Christ, and who at last found re ward for his unselfish giving. The cast included: Sim Wilde, Kath erine Phillips, Earl Todd, Leonard Rollins, Peggy Garren, Norma Shoaf, Gilda Rector, Frances God win, Virginia Snyder, and Belinda Honeycutt. In Non-Eu Hall, The Littlest Angel was given by the following: Betty Jo Steele, Betty Price, Betty Priest, Janice Hall, and Clio chorus. Joyce Shelby directed this play, which centered around a thoroughly unhappy little cherub who, because of his antics, made heaven a most unheavenly place. The acquiring of his treasured possessions brought him happiness eventually, however, and his self- forgetting gift to the Christ Child brought untold happiness to man kind through the ages. At the close of the dramatiza tions, Clios served the Philoma- thians, the Non-Eu officers and the other invited guests in the Bible Room, which carried out the Christmas motif, with the scene of a family gathered around a fire place. Artificial snowflakes hung about the room, and the windows were decorated with candles and Christmas wreaths. Refreshments consisted of a three-tier cake, punch, and candies. “The morning after Reception all the Christmas gifts of toys that are under the Christmas tree will be distributed to a needy family in Mars Hill and to the children of Mills Home in Thomas- ville,” reported LaVerne Austin, president of Clio Society. Mor.e hilarious entertainment oc curred when John Adams and Burke Morris participated in a Suitcase Race. A former Clio, Mrs. Prince, wife of Mr. Roy J. Prince, teacher of modern lan guages, spoke to the group. After the recognition of visitors and singing to the banner, the pro gram was concluded. A short bus iness meeting of members follow ed. Other Anniversary term officers of Clio are: Vice-president, Mir iam Weddle; secretary, Mrs. Rosi land Stroud; censor, Peggy John son. K X
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