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THE ALATHENIAN AND LUCALIAN LITERARY SOCIETIES The Chowanian CONTENDED IN ATH LETICS, DRAMATICS, MUSIC AND DEBATE Vol. VI Four Pages Murfreesboro, N. C., Tuesday, March 12, 1929 One Section Number 10 Contests Between Societies on Society Day Well Distributed; Was A Day of Many Features Teams Were Well Matched «nd Hard Fight* Resulted ALATHENIANS WIN BASKETBALL GAME Lucalians Victorious In De bate; Margaret Law rence Best The contests between the Lucalian and Alathenian Literary Societies March 7 were unusually interesting. Honors were well dis tributed; teams were well match ed. The basketball game, song contest and reader’s contest were won by the Alathenians; the de bate, by the Lucalians, with an Alathenian speaker winning the medal for the best individual work. The day’s program attracted a good attendance. The reception following the debate was a bril liant affair. The program follows: 11 A. M.—Basketball game. 3:30 P. M.—Song contest. 4:00 P. M.—Readers’ contest; “A Wedding,” John Kirkpatrick, Inez Parker, Alathenian; “So’s Your Old Antique,” Clare Rum mer, Bettie Walter Jenkins, Lucal ian. 7:45 P. M.—Society rooters. 8:00 P. M.—Debate: President, Jean Craddock, Alathenian; sec retary, Agnes Harrell, Lucalian. Query: Resolved, That the Mc- Nary-Haugen farm relief bill would be beneficial to the Ameri can farmer. Affirmative, Alathen ian, Margaret Lawrence, Mary Whitley, Isla Poole, alternate; Neif.itive, Lucalian, Wilma Elling- Mailin, alternate. 10:00 P. M.—Reception. Bftsketball Game At 10:30 A. M. on Society Day, Coach Eleazer, of Aulander, blew his whistle and the teams gather ed on the court. The line-up was as follows: ALATHENIAN LUCALIAN Vesta Willis Frances Flythe C. Mae Turner Nellie Sutton S. C. Catherine Turner Alice Cooke L. F. Jemmie Benton Alease Leonard R. F. Grace Stillman Hilda Jones L. G. Rachael Albritton--Colon Brewer R. G. Timekeeper: Edna Stillman. Scorekeeper: Myrtle Huff. During the first quarter, both teams fought hard. Benton and Turner each made a field goal, and Turner made a free throw. Cooke made two field shots and Leonard four. At the end of the first quarter the score was 12-4 in favor of the Lucalians. The Alathenians fought harder in the second quarter and pulled their score up to 21, while the Lucalians came up to 20. Turner scored 8 points; Benton 9; Leon ard 2; Cooke 6. In this quarter Ward substituted for Sutton, and Culllpher for Jones. The third quarter began with Sutton and Jones in their old places. Cooke gained 3 points; Leonard, 5; Benton, 4; and Turn er, 4. That left the score at 29- 28 in favor of the Alathenians. Early in the last quarter Flythe was taken out, and Ward was put in her place. Later Cullipher was put in for Jones, and Wynn for Turner. Turner made 13 points for the Alathenians and Benton 1. Cooke scored one shot for the Lucalians. The game ended with the score 42-30 in favor of the Alathenians. Willis did especially good work as center. C .Turner was the star forward, shooting 12 field goals and 1 free shot. Song and Reading Contest The song contest for the College song most suitable for general, dignified College usage, occurred at 3:30 in the afternoon. Both societies were full of “pep” and enthusiasm, and they sang their songs well. The Alathenian song, “Long Live Chowan,” was given fijUst choice by the judges. It was writ ten by Miss Mary E. Whitney, pro fessor of Romance Languages at Chowan. This song was sung by a sextet composed i6f Ethel Tay lor and Lillian Deloache, sopranos: Christine Stillman and Elizabeth (Continued on Page 4) THIRD FACOLTY TEA GIVEN FEBRUARY 2X The third faculty tea of the year was held in the College par lors, Thursday afternoon, Feb ruary 21, from 4 to 6 o’clock. Guests from Murfreesboro, Win- ton, Ahoskie and other nearby towns were present. The parlors were decorated with ferns, snap-dragons, and candles. Mrs. R. J. Britton and Mrs. D. A. Day, Jr., presided at the table, and Misses DeLano, Halsell, Poe, and Webster were the hostesses. The guests were as follows: Miss Mary Parham, Mrs. Bynum Brown, Mrs. Virgie Wynn, Miss Sarah Vaughan, Mrs. R. J. Brit ton, Mrs. P. D. Sewell, Mr. Mer ritt Mrs. Merritt, Mrs. D. A. Day, Jr.,’ Mrs. E. B. Hill, Mrs. W. N. Brawn, Mrs. Elmer Parker, Mrs. Cecil Forehand, Miss Cora Gary, Mrs. R. C. Bridger, Miss Annie C. Broughton, Mrs. Dan Story, Miss Esterbrooks, Mrs. D. Pollard, Mrs. David Parker, Mrs. Rose, and the senior class. STUDENT GOVERNMENT OFFICERS ARE ELECTED The student government officers for 1929-30 were elected Wed nesday, March 6, by the student body. Lucille Davis, secretary of the Student Government Association this year, was elected president. Eva Hoggard, the other nominee for president, was chosen for the office of vice-president. Mildred Hinton, junior representative in the council this year, was elected house president. Emma Gay Stephenson, treasurer of the Stu dent Government Association for the year ’28 and ’29, received the Maggie Boone, a member of the incoming sophomore class, was elected treasurer. The president, vice-president, and house president are always elected from the incoming senior class. The secretary and treasur er are chosen from the incoming junior and sophomore classes, re spectively. WRITERS’ CLUB HELD MEETING FEBRUARY 25 The Writers’ Club held its regu lar meeting on Monday evening, February 25. Those present read their contributions, which were discussed by the club. Miss Car roll read a familiar essay, “Told in Confidence,” treating the ups and doiwns of an English teacher’s life; Miss Whitney ,a poem, de scribing the Mississippi River—a satirical imitation of modernistic poetry; Isla Poole, a poem, “A Reminiscence,” and a prose de scription of an autumn scene; Thelma Freeman, “By Their Words Ye Shall Know Them,” pet sayings of the faculty; and Mil dred Hinton, an English sonnet and a familiar essay, “Spring time.” BAPTIST CHURCH TO HAVE ANNUAL SERIES OF SERMONS Dr. J. B. Turner, pastor of Hayes-Barton Church, of Raleigh, will conduct a series of services in the Murfreesboro Baptist Church, beginning March 17. Day services will be held at the College at 12 o’clock. Evening services will be held at the church. It is hoped that the entire com munity will co-operate with the church and the pastor to make this revival a success. PREACHERS MEET The pastors of the West Cho wan Association held their month ly meeting at the College Monday, March 4. The date of their meet ing has been changed from the first Tuesday in every month to the first Monday. The Rev. Mr. H. S. Bryant, of Merry Hill, who was pastor of the Meherrin Baptist Church from 1922-27, was welcomed back into the West Chowan Association by Chowan College and friends. Mr. Bryant, who is serving his third pastorate in this association, con ducted the chapel exercises. His message on prayer was listened to attentively by both faculty and students. He emphasized the necessity of prayer in every Christian’s life. Mrs. Bigger To Be Presented By Sophomore Class “An Evening in Old Vir ginia” Is Theme of Entertainment SHE WILL RENDER READING ON BOOK She Is Author of Book, “My Miss Nancy;” Interest Is Keen STUDENTS OF FINE ARTS GIVE RECITAL Given By Students Dramatic, Voice and Piano De partments The Sophomore Class of Chowan College will present Mrs. Ruby Vaughan Bigger in “An Evening in Old Virginia,” Friday evening, March 22, in the College auditor ium. The program will begin at 8:00 o’clock. Mrs. Bigger will give a reading based on her book, “My Miss Nancy,” which is in terspersed with tableaux and songs. While the book, “My Miss Nancy,” is a story of the girlhood of Lady Nancy Astor, it is a true picture of home life in all of the Southern States before the Civil War. Lady Astor, as everyone knows, was the first woman to oc cupy a seat in Parliament in Eng land; therefore, not only Virgin ians feel proud of her, but all Americans share this pride. Mrs. Bigger brings with her cos tumes for the cast, and her au dience will be given a picture of an evening in a Southern home during the slavery period. A part of the program is print ed below. Nearly all of the near by towns are represented in the cast. The male quartets from Conway and Severn will sing selec tions and will compose a part of the chorus. The other members of the chorus are well-known singers from the various nearby towns. ' PAKT i ' ' Southern Airs Ensemble Entrance of Pages—Master James P. Stephenson, Master Stan ley Winborne. “Love’s Old Sweet Song” Chorus “Just a Song at Twilight” Miss DeLano Introduction of Mrs. Eley Introduction of Mrs. Bigger Mrs. Henry S. Eley Prelude to “My Miss Nancy” Mrs. Bigger “Swing Low Sweet Chariot” Double Quartet “Carry Me Back to Old Vir ginia” Chorus TABLEAUX I. A Real “Ole” Southern Mam- my-Aunt Bet Lee and Children II. Ole Marser Mr. Stanley Winborne III. Ole Missus IV. Young Miss Millie Burden V. De Fox Hunt--Frances Riddick VI. De Sculpterizer Maebelle Ward Cooke VIL Be Bride VIII. Ole Black Joe Uncle Paul Lee Auld Lang Syne Chorus PART II The Minuet Clog Dance Virginia Reel “Dixie” Chorus and Audience A large crowd attended and en joyed the recital by students of the Fine Arts Department in the College auditorium Friday eve ning, February 22. The selec tions were pleasing and well given, and they were well received. The first number on the pro gram consisted of two piano solos by Ruth Davenport: “Valse,” by Parker, and “Romance,” by Sibe lius. Virginia Martin read John Uri Lloyd’s “The Cabin is Empty Again,” a touching story of moun tain children. Emma Gay Stephen son played Grieg’s “To Spring.” Mildred Pipkin gave a beautiful violin solo, Massenet’s “Medita tion.” Frances Flythe sang “The Eagle,” by Schaefer, and “Dusky Sleep Song,” by Hammond. Rosa- “Sparks,” and Inez Parker rea4 The Soul of the Great Bell.” Sophomores Give “Co-Ed” Before A WeU FiUed House But for Lapses of Memory Actors Did Their Parts Well ROBERT SEWELL IS OUTSTANDING STAR Class Appreciates Co-opera tion Received From Friends The sophomore class presented a play, “The New Co-Ed,” in the college auditorium on Friday eve ning, March 1. The east of characters was as follows: Letitia (Letty) Willis, a new student from a small town, Flor ence Benthall; Madge Stevens, •Letty’s friend and champion, lie Liveiman played Moszkowsky’i,Kathleen Johnson; Estelle Doo little, a spoiled beauty. Mavis Lewter; Miss Rice, the landlady. Maidie Lee Wade sang three selec- Grace Stillman; May, Rose, Grace tions: Schumann’s “Thou’rt Love-|coHege chums, Vesta Willis, Eliza- ly As a Flower,” Franz’s “Marie,” beth Cullipher, Corinna Malpass; STUDENT RECITAL IS LARGELY ATTENDED Selections Were Pleasing and Well Given By Pupils and Hahn’s “The Enchanted Hour.” “Madame Butterfly” was charmingly read by Kate Mackie. Bettie Walter Jenkins concluded the program with two piano solos from Chopin: “Nocturne,” and “Polonaise.” SOPHS TO TAKE PLAY ELSEWHERE Richard (Dick) Bradley, the ath letic star of the class, Albert Hen-j son; “Punch” Doolittle, the mis-] chievous, work-hating brother of | Estelle, Robert Sewell; Jim Young, a neutral, and coach of the Dra matic Club, Stanley Brett; George Washington Watts, porter at Miss Rice’s, a gentleman of color and "peace,” George Campbell. I The setting for the entire play The sophomores are well pleas-lwas the sitting room of Miss Rice’s ed with the success of their play,] joarding house in a college town. “The New Co-Ed,” which theyiln the first act, Letty, the New gave at Chowan, March 1. They|Co-ed, arrives and everyone likes are planning to take the perform-j her, escept Estelle. This is due ance to several schools in this sew-,I to the fact that Dick likes Letty. tion of the State in the near fn I Estelle thinks Letty is not good ture. Definite announcement'Enough to associate with the oth- concerning this matter will b>\l I'rs because she is poor, made soon. In rte second act t ' ' lire prVparing" for a Hallowe’en Ed,” a sparkling comedy in four acts. GRADUATING RECITALS IN FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT Four graduating recitals in the Fine Arts Department this lipring will afford Chowan and neighbor ing communities some excellent entertainment. On April 5, Maidie Lee Wade will give a voice recital. She will sing selections from Rachmaninoff, Hanscon, Ponchielli, Godard, and Bach. Jean Craddock will give an ex pression recital on April 12. She will read Percival Wilde’s “The Finger of God,” and Kenneth Sawyer Goodman’s “The Wonder Hat.” Bettie Walter Jenkins’ piano recital will be given April 26. Selections from Schubert, Chopin, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, and Liszt will be rendered. J. Hartley Manner’s “Peg 0’ My Heart,” will be read by Kate Mackie in her expression recital May 5. The play “Deacon Dubbs,” pre sented by Roxobel talent at the High School building, March 4, was quite a success. Favorable Comments Have Been Made on Work Done in Many Other Places The J. E. B. Stuart Chapter, U. D. C., unanimously voted to recommend Mrs. Bigger and her “Eyening in Old Virginia” to all other chapters of the U. D. C. as a successful author, and a woman of personal charm, who leaves be hind her a circle of friends and admirers. Katherine McGilvray Joseph, Sec. J. E. B. Stuart Chapter. Staunton, Va. Miss N. S. Wiggins has recent ly been to Richmond to purchase Easter hats. I can truthfully say that never has the Congressional Club, of Washington, D. C., had a more delightful entertainment than the one which Mrs. Thomas H. Bigger gave here on January 15. (Signed) Mrs. W. W. Chalmers, Chairman, Entertainment Com. May I take this opportunity of telling you that I have been the recipient of numerous compli mentary comments from the guests of the Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs upon the pres entation of your “Evening in Old Virginia.” (Signed) Harry Tate, Manager. WRVA Broadcasting Station, Richmond, Va. I consider your “Evening in Old Virginia,” which, by special re quest, you sent on the air again last night, one of the most artistic and delightful entertainments ever sent from this station. (Signed) Elmer G. Hoelzle, Director and Announcer. Mrs. Bigger presented a charm ing appearance in her costume of olden days, last night, before a crowded house. Her voice was carefully modulated, reaching the very farthest corners of the spa cious lecture-room of the Wash ington Street M. E. Church. The story is so delightfully told by Mrs. Bigger and is so realistic that one almost feels he is listen ing to “Mammy Veenie,” who is trying to impress on her numerous “grandchillun” the necessity of their upholding the traditions of the Langhorne family. Petersburg Index. May 15, 1925. One of the most delightful and notable literary and social events of the season was the reading of (Continued on Page 3) plarty. Estelle plans to disgrace Letty, and find an opportunity to do so. Dick offers a diamond ring as th«3 prize in a contest, and Stella steals it in such a way that the blame is placed on Letty. Act three shows a meeting of the Dramatic Club at which new members are to be received. Estelle opposes Letty’s being a member and accuses her of the theft. Miss Rice’s jewels have also been stolen, and again Letty is blamed. Dick -withdraws his membership because Letty can not become a member. In act four, we see the growth of Madge’s and Punch’s love af fair and that of Dick and Letty Letty says she cannot marry Dick while the blame of the stolen jewels is on her, because it would ruin Dick’s good name. Dick tells Punch, who takes the blame and returns the jewels. Later Punch tells of finding the jewels in Estelle’s room. There is a happy ending. The futures of Madge and Punch, and Letty and Dick are left to our imagination. The acting was good except for the fact that most of the characters did not know their lines. Flor ence Benthall portrayed Letty very well in spite of the fact that she had only three days to learn her part. Robert Sewell, as Punch, was the life of the play. Its suc cess is attributed to his splendid acting, which seemed second na ture to him. The sophomore class greatly ap preciates the co-operation of the young men who took part in the program and of Miss Whitney, who coached the pl*y. SPRING HOLIDAYS Spring holidays, which were catalogued to come April 5-8, have been changed to March 29-April 1, so that the girls may be at home during Easter. All the girls will probably leave the College at this time, in spite of the fact that many of them will be unable to go home. They will visit friends. Four days really does seem like a very short time, but it will give the girls a chance to “make Whoopee,” if only for four days. COLLEGE SONGS The College songs published in this issue of the Chowanian were presented by the Lucalian and Alathenian Literary Societies in contest for a prize on Society Day, March 7. “Long Live Chowan” was pronounced the best song, and “Chowan Invicta,” the second best. The prize, which will be pre sented at commencement, was of fered by Miss McDowell, Dean of Women. Medals Will Be Given To Pupils At End Session The private recital given in the College auditorium Tuesday eve ning, February 19, by students of the Dramatic, Voice, and Piano Departments, was well attended by the faculty and students of the College. Appearing in a recital was, for some of the students, a new ex perience; for the others appearing before the public is not unusual. Mildred Pipkin, who is known in the College as a violinist, played a piano solo, “The White Moth,” by Harriet Ware. She was self- possessed as she played, and ren dered her number creditably. Ethel Taylor, who song “The Bird With the Broken Wing,” ac hieved some sweet tones. She made her audience feel with her as she sang. Pauline Simons was dressed as a little girl when she appeared on the stage for the first time in her reading, “Go to Bed,” by Lettie Austin Smith. She had all the timidity and hesitaui,/ that a small :hild usually has when called upon to recite before people. Frances Fleetwood has appear ed in student recitals before, but never has she played so well as she played “Savotte,” by Silas. The ease with which she rendered the piano solo impressed her au dience. Dorothy Craddock’s air of mod esty and sweetness won the hearts of her hearers as she read “Capital Punishment.” Frances Flythe sang two num bers, “The Eagle,” by Chaefer, and “Dusky Sleep Song,” by Ham- mon. She sang both high and low notes with much accuracy and skill. Two readings, “Little JOe,” by dxi\i "Me and "Jiiir'' 'weie'vvieli presented by Virginia Martin. She succeeded admirably in arousing the sympathy of her audience for her characters. Maidie Lee Wade sang “Aria— Voce di Donna,” by Poncihelli. The ease with which she sang this number shows that her naturally musical voice has developed in a satisfactory way. She is able to achieve a wide range of rich tones. Bettie Walter Jenkins played “Nocturne,” by Chopin, softly and with feeling. Chowan is proud of the talent that is being developed within her walls. Most of the Medals .Are Given By Friends of College MEMORIALIZE SOME OF CHOWAN WORKERS New Feature Added By Medal for Best Society Day Speaker COLUMBIA UNIV. MAN ATTENDS SIXTY YEARS New York—In 1868 when Wil liam Cullen Bryant Kemp was a freshman at Columbia University, a relatives bequeathed him $2,500 a year so long as he remained in college. Kemp had a practical mind, and so -when he died on February 4, he was still a student at Columbia University, having done not a lick of work but study for 60 years. Besides one degree not listed in the catalogue (D. P. M.—Doctor of Perpetual Motion, donated by students with whom he was popu lar), and three B. S. degrees, Kemp had the following degrees: M. D.; A. B.; A. M.; L. L. M.; L. L. B.; Ph. D.; C. E.; E. E.; Meph. E.; E. M.; Phar. Chem. B. Y. P. U. NOTES The B Y. P. U.’s of Chowan met jointly in the auditorium on Wednesday evening, March 6. The Edwards B. Y. P. U. took charge of the program. Christine Stillman gave the in troduction to the lesson, “The Source of Spiritual Power.” She likened the filling stations in town where the automobiles get their power to the B. Y. P. U. where individuals get their spiritual power. Virginia Martin discussed “Power to Pull the Hill;” Agnes Harrell, “Watch Your Power Sup ply;”- Christine. Stillman,. “The First Infilling,” and Eva Hoggard, “Prayer, the Preparation for the Power.” The B. Y. P. U.’s sang “Love Is the Theme,” and Colon Brewer dismissed them with a prayer. CATALOG GONE TO PRESS For several weeks the advisory board and faculty of the College have been working on the 1929- 1930 Chowan College catalog. All of the material went to the print ers last week. Copies of the new catalog may be obtained from President Edwards’ office after April 1. Ten medals are awarded an nually at Chowan’s commence ment to members of the student body who excel in the various phases of the work. Most of these medals are given by friends of the College who have had mothers or sisters at Chowan, or have been personally connected with the Col lege themselves. The Hon. J. W. Bailey, of Ra leigh, a trustee of the College, gives the Annie S. Bailey medal for the best English essay. He gives this in honor of his mother, Mrs. Annie S. Bailey, who was a student here from 1854-56. “Walt Whitman, the Man and Poet,” was the subject of the essays last year. The medal was won by Marjorie Bowles, ’28. This year the sub ject of the essay is “Eugene O’Neill’s Life and Works.” The Julia Wheeler Medal is giv en by Mrs. Bessie Worthington Horne, of New York City, in hon or of her mother who graduated at Chowan in 1860. Mrs. Horne was graduated in voice at Chowan in 1889, and she gives the medal for the best work in voice. The medal was won last year by Frances Flythe, ’30. The Music Medal, given by Theodore Presser Music House for 1,'iie musC iiii'piuve'.iicirir Ai ' arouses competition among the piano students every year. The medal was won last year by Rosa lie Liverman, ’29. The Jeannette Snead Daniel Medal is given by Mrs. Walter E. Daniel, of Weldon, a former teach er of voice at Chowan. It is awarded the student who has the largest number of practice hours to her credit and is the most con scientious in her piano work. Ruth Davenport, ’29, won this medal last year. Dr. W. R. Burrell, professor of Bible in the College and pastor of the Murfreesboro Baptist Church, gives the Burrell medal to the winner in the reading contest on Society Day. Kate Mackie, ’29, the Lucalian reader, won the medal last year. Mrs. Neda McCurry Joyner, of Severn, gives the K. Swepton De- Loache Medal in honor of her aunt, Mrs. Rockie DeLoache, a former student of the College. This medal, given to the student making the highest average dur ing the year, has been won for the last three years by Virginia Martin, ’29. The Jenkins Medal is given to the senior who has attained the highest record for the entire four years in College. It is given by Mr. Charles H. Jenkins, of Au lander, a trustee of the College, in honor of his mother, Mrs. Olevia Benthall Jenkins, a stu dent of Chowan in 1876. Mar jorie Bowles, ’28, won this medal last year. The M. J. Benyunes Medal, giv en by Mr. M. J. Benyunes, pro fessor of orchestral music in the College, is awarded the student in the instrumental department making the most progress and having the best attendance record. Mildred Pipkin, ’31, received the medal last year. The Kiwanis Medal is given by the Ahoskie Kiwanis Club com posed of members from ten towns; Ahoskie, Aulander, Harrellsville, Murfreesboro, Winton, Gatesville, Woodland, Conway, Colerain, and Powellsville. The medal which is given to the student making the highest average during her fresh man year, was won last year by Emma Gay Stephenson, ’31. In 1928 a new feature was added to the contest for medals. President Edwards awarded a medal to the best speaker in the debate between the two societies on Society Day. Bettie Walter Jenkins, ’29, won this medal last year. President Edwards expects to give this medal again this year. Mr. and Mrs. E. Brett and family, of Mapleton, have moved into their handsome new home at the College entrance.
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