Andrews University - Cardinal Yearbook (Berrien Springs, MI)

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A season of sacred hymn singing, vividly in contrast to so much of the music broadcast, calls forth multitudes of commendatory letters. The Radio Lighthouse male quartette, the mixed quartette, and a number of vocal soloists give faithful service in sustaining the interest and reputation of WEMC. Afternoon Bible studies and a weekly question box supplement the spiritual Work of the station. Each Sunday a chapel service is conducted in the fore- noon, and in the afternoon one of the most popular religious features of the weekly routine is a general discussion under the title of the Round Table, which, in the form of a dialogue, emphasizes the vital truths for which the station stands. A popular part of the daily program is the children's hour. Instead of the popular fairy tales and the grotesquely impossible being given to the child mind, an effort is made to inspire them to the noble, true, and good by the use of many Wholesome stories of deep moral tone. Tales from the Book of Life and songs of purity and love are substituted for the musical trash and nonsense so often heard. A very gladsome response to the efforts is seen in some fifteen hundred Light House Keepers who belong to a childrens club fostered by the station. All of the members of the Light House Keepers' Club pledge themselves to live up to the standard of XVEMC. That the work of the station may be crystallized takes no small amount of follow-up work to carry it on, and a very happy fruitage is seen and is constantly increasing. The technical standard of YVEMC has reached a very high level, placing the station in the front rank as a broadcasting center. and no small credit is due to the engineering department. The managing staff of XVEMC wishes to take this opportunity to express its thanks and appreciation to those of the faculty, who together with many students and friends, have given an active support to the exacting work of the station. This co-operation has made YVEMC the instrumentality for good that it has grown to be. lPage Sixty-sevenl

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Radio ERHAPS there is no greater anomaly than that at a time when educa- tional facilities tower higher than ever before in the history of man, and when scientific discovery and invention have given to this generation ad- vantages never before dreamed of, that there should be such a decline in things deeply spiritual. As the seer of old with prophetic vision saw the dark- ness which should cover the earth and the gross darkness which should enwrap the hearts of men, he gave to God's children the clarion call to arise and shine. In response to this divinely sent commission, the Radio Lighthouse, XYEMC, has completed eight years of service. sending out its beams of Gospel light and endeavoring to guide men to a haven of eternal surety. Reflecting the emanations of that True Light and under the directions of the great Master Pilot. the one great purpose of XVEMC is to bring lost and straying mariners to the Port of superlative joy. Now the good news comes that the past year has been the most encouraging in the history of the station. judging by the records of people brought to a knowl- edge of the last message and many led into direct connection with the closing work. XVithout doubt, the most popular feature in the work of the Radio Lighthouse is the Beacon Light hour at 7 :3O A. M. A call to prayer is sent out from the organ chimes, followed by an organ recital which in the main is composed of the old sweet hymns that stir the heart and recall memories of bygone days. After this comes a message of hope and cheer in Christ, and the hundreds of responses received at the station witness to the power and comfort of the sacred lVord. lPagc Sixty-sixl

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Maple l-lall HOME away from home-Maple Hall. XYe refuse to call it a house or a dormitory. but designate it as the young men's home. Here in the early morning we are awakened from our beds of slumber by the gentle and melodious strains of music from the monitor's bell. The next time we hear this bell is about thirty minutes later, which is the signal for us to gather in the assembly room for morning worship. Here our Dean gives us some encouraging thoughts which strengthen us to go from this home with the spirit to master the diliiculties of the day. The occupants of Maple Hall come from many countries and from various walks in life, yet we all mix and mingle together as though we be- longed to one large family. Some come from India, New Zealand, South America, and Europe. Americans, French, Germans, Danes, and English associate together and become real friends. There is no class distinction here. XVhat an education it is to meet with so many representatives of other nationalities and to become acquainted with their customs and their views on life! There is an indispensable part of training which cannot be obtained out of books or in class rooms. There is an old adage, The greatest study of mankind is man. If you want a deeper insight into human nature, come and spend some time in Maple Hall. Know thyself was the doctrine of the ancient sage. If you have not been introduced to yourself, the young men's home will do this in the most kindly and sympathetic manner. Here you receive invaluable lessons in housekeeping, in punctuality. and in the general deportment that characterizes the truly refined and cultured gentleman. -- lPage Sixty -eightl