Davenport College - Galax Yearbook (Lenoir, NC)

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PIILLTOP ECHOEST1 Ye fwlldlce Hiisttoiriice GWYN LENOIR Befel that in the autumn of the year 1925 there met together in ye olde scole of Davenport a goodly array of pilgrims prepared to set out on a strenuous pilgrimage for to seke a great reward: namely, a diploma. Anon they chose for their leader the ful seemly palmer, Cleta Black, for it was a rough journey, through unknown lands, that they were to make, and this trusty pilgrim seemed in all manner made for their captain. Forthwith this host of worthy and eager pilgrims began to Wende their way to that state of bliss in which you shall ful soon perceive them. Uncon- scious were they of the perilous way afore them, but ere many a fortnight befel them they found themselves sore tried, as adoun the rocky cliff of Solid Geometry they Wended their rough way. For in the dark caves thereof dwelt unseemely and mis- shapen beasts-truncated prisms, pyramids, and cubes-who awaited a chance to overcome them. And ever and anon as they maken their way through the dense forests of European History, were they sorely affronted by tribes of uncouth Visigoths and Huns, whom these warlike maidens could but with difficulty quell. Yet, through all these dangers, only four pilgrims-Greenwood, Brawley, McBur- ney, and Pulliam-departed from this goodly as- semblege for to seke other rewards. Eftsoons their merrie band was joined by three more hearty palmers-Cline, Giles, and Steele- who journeyed in their company half a year. For three short moons they sojourned by the wayside, during the summer of 1926, and that au- tumn gan again the search. The journey now look- ed brighter to them for namore should they be dub- bed 'ffreshiesf' but henceforth should be hailed as sophs,'l or mayhaps, by their beheast, as Hseniorsj' with all the privileges thereof. For such did they aspire. The whole host was saddened greatly by the ab- sence of some of its most loved companions who had helped to make the pilgrimage merrie for them. These companions of the previous year were Kirk- sey, Foster, Giles, Jennings, Lostetter, Martin, Bar- ber, Russell, Sims, Steele, and Taylor. lTwas at this time that their goodly crew was joined in all its privileged glory by several hale and hearty newcomers on the same quest as they. They had the pleasure of welcoming palmers Crowder, Farthing, Webster, White, Bradshaw, and Kiblers two. Palmer Black, having proven a most worthy guide for their wandering footsteps, and never having failed to lead them aright, was chosen to command Page Nineteen again during the second year of their journey. Ful many of these brave travelers won for them- selves honored names along the way because of their courage and wit. Pilgrim Binkley as president of the Y. W. C. A., which is a most goodly organiza- tion in every troupe of pilgrims setting out from ye olde scole of Davenport, deserves the highest of mention for proving herself worthy of that fair title. Pilgrim Murph no less deserves worthy men- tion for her hard labor in spreading afar the news of our exploits by being editor of 'Hilltop Echoes. And that brave knight Webster, who fought so courageously in the fierce tournaments of basket- ball, held the high title of Captain right nobly. Ful many others of their worthy sisteren have lent a hand in winning fame for their troupe, but these we deem of most import. But ere thou thinkest their way hast been all bushy, thornes and grievous aches, me thinketh 'twould be far best to sing forthwith of the happie joys which befel them on their eager way, for much time they spent in joyous song, musick, and laugh- ter, and each fair pilgrim told gay tales to make lightsome the hearts of the others. One torment they could scarce withstand was wiped away and, with it, many aches and tears and sleepless nights. This woe was called 'tthree hour exams. Namore will they endure such plagues. This viperous and three-headed monster was slain most gloriously by the united strength of every band of pilgrims of the scole headed by their brave overseer, jenkins. From thence they have journey- ed on, right joyous of their lot. As all was going well, they were again most blessed in the enlargement of their weary company by McConnell, Goode, and Bond, all brave and noble pilgrims. Befel that on a bright evening each and all of this worthy host, by their own agreement and con- sent, dined with much pomp and splendor at ye goode olde inne-Carlheim. A more joyous merrie company never had entered the doors thereof before. As 'twould by far take too much of time and space to make mention of all their joys, I would foreclose withouten any longer tarrying. Thou seest them here at this goodly assemblage in dignified array, at the very journeys end and in seeming gayety, but know ye that henceforth in their hearts will be writ deep the hardships they have long endured together, and the pleasures each and all have shared during their pilgrimage. And eremore will they more bravely face their pilgrim- ages because of their perilous yet joyful journey which has forthwith come to its close.

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fri. -. '1 .. .. .- ..., ru . . .A',k1x ,.m.m.m...n...mtfa F HILLTOP ECHOES Glass Sang CARMEN FRYE We are now at the close of our Davenport days, But our lips will sing always her glorious praise. From her beauty and state we have gained consolation' We shall never forget the old HHill's inspiration. 7 C HoRUs Davenport, O College ours, We love you now and ever Well keep our faith and be true to you- Our hearts from you ne'er sever. Altho' as a class we are parting from thee, Our days here together at dear old D. C. Have been spent in true happiness, joy and delight, All because we have striven to make day out of night. Tho' we're going, dear classmates, we part with a smile, And we'll always stand faithful howe'er long the mile. O friends of our college days-best friends of alli- May we ever be ready to answer our call. Now we bid you farewell, our first college days, We shall see throughout life the bright glow of our rays. Y Between us there'l1 never be shadows of gloom, O college of ours, where the fair roses bloom. Page Eighteen

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HILLTOP ECHOES I Ye Classe llD1I C0Jpll1lCECCllCE BURKETT KIBLER It befel that on a day in ye enchanted forest in ye lond of dreams-come-true sate that greatest Queen of Faerie Lond. Oh queen, but one boon this feble wight would sekef' Speke thy boonli' Sithen no boon has been by ye granted all dur- ing these six days of ye solemn feudal festival, be- thougth mesel to seke onto ye not too ferne future for to have the destiny of the classe of '27 to bee revealed. Yea, but, quod she, after what scole woulde ye learne? After ye scole of Davenport atta Lenoir. Eftsoons, thine eyen shall behold everichon. Be well aware that adoun ye halle of to-morwe to ye weye of the future, ye must have need of a gide. Thereto my curious damoyselle, a knight, shall riden out with ye without any longer taryinge. Through the 'Forest of Decades' to the lond of 'yet- to-be' shall ye wende thy weye. Hardily, the language of ye 'ultra-moderns' will be nay understood. A book I give, enclosed all about with bindinges of golde, callede in effect 'Ye Booke of Knowledge. O benigne Queen, I bow beforen thy worthy judgment. f'Thinke of that nothinge sithen as it is a righte olde Spenserian custome, quod Gloriana. A-morwe, whan that day bigun to spring, up roose the gide and forth we riden on our weye. As we emerged from the density of the Forest of Decades, a blinding light shone brilliantly around us. What . . f' I sayithe light of the future is breaking forth, said my companion. The light became brighter and more penetrating. My ambling nag became frightened-no less did I. Dazed, I looked around and behind me. iLo there, old fogey! I say, don't get conceited and think you look like Spenser's 'Una'-although there is a resemblance-the knight 'n everything. My chee-ild! 'l tHorrified I viewed the child of three years who had thus addressed mel, who are you?l' I'm one of the orphans. 'fOrphans? My guide interrupted, We are now entering the city of Port Lenoir, the Model Community, estab- lished in 1930 by Misses Vallerie Duke and Anna Pines Howell. The class of '27 of Davenport Col- lege of Lenoir, N. C., approved the plans laid out by two of its members, and with the exception of one member, yourself, they have together made Port Lenoir world famousf' I gasped in astonishment. The guide went on: One of the important fea- tures of the community is its lack of government. There are no rules, no regulations, no laws. Misses Duke and Howell say this is due primarily to their aversion to the petty rules which they were com- pelled to keep while at Davenport. I want an Etheopean Enfantfl said the or- phanf' A what?'i A chocolate dollfl Then growing impatient, the little fellow said, I say, I want five cents, worth of fnigger babies. Do get the child some candy,l' I entreated our guide. The child shall be provided with candy from the K. K. Shop. Then the guide called, Taxi! Immediately a monstrous, yellow butterfly drew up to the curb. This is the new aero-auto, in- vented in 1931 by Miss Kathleen McConnell. By the aid of the wings, the long torpedo-like automo- bile is enabled to fly in the air. This necessitates the broadness of the streets, which I am sure you have noticed. These multi-colored birds fleck the sky and swarm the streets. The guide, the child, and I-leaving our nags to find their way home alone-stepped into the aero- auto, and drove toward the main thoroughfare. On the left, the guide informed me, is the es- tate of the wealthiest man in Port Lenoir-Mr. Bal- lard Lenoir, who married one of your classmates, Elizabeth Webster. When the community was es- iablished, Ballard followed Elizabeth here. He made his money by reviving one of the old songs that the boys sang when they serenaded the girls at the college back in North Carolina-'How I Love My Mabel, Pretty Mabelf His latest song hits are 'Fourteen Pieces of Cake,' and 'Eeny, Meeny, Miney, Mo.' On the right, he continued, scarce giving me time to speak, is the church in which they were married. Theirs was the first wedding ceremony to be solemnized in the new community. And by the way, Catherine Keever is pastor of the church, and it was she who joined the two in holy matri- mony. Catherine is a very forceful speaker-the same old Cat, except that now she practices what she preaches. The house across the way belongs to Thelma Stilwell, who has won fame as an author. Her best- known work is 'How to Catch a Man and Hold Himf which appeared without the author's name. Thelma is married, but the name of her spouse is not yet given to me. ' Page Twenty