Guilford College - Quaker Yearbook (Greensboro, NC)

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THE ( U A.lbCEL Alma Mater 0. Gentle Mother, as now we must, loving thee, leave thee. How strong and how close are we held in thy tender embrace! Our hearts overflow when we think, when we know.— that our journey. Shall soon,— in our turn, bear us far from thy beautiful face. Thou hast watched o ' er us in tender and loving compassion. And many the faults by thy care hast thou charmed away. In virtue and wisdom and honor thou hast labored to fashion, And make us in deed and in word to be worthy of thee. In years that shall come.— that we ' ve longed for.— thy kind admonitions Shall guide us. all truly, in peace through the world ' s fiercest storm. One thought of thee and thy ways shall quench strongest temptations And thy gentle might and great soul shall defy every harm. Here would we offer to thee. Gentle Mother, our lives ' true devotion. Long in the heart of our hearts let us hear thy sweet voice. In mountain or valley, on plain or on hill-top. by river or ocean. Wherever we dwell. — may the ways thou hast taught be our choice.

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THE Q UAlbCELF the Guilford College Graded School for the children of the neighbor- hood has been no less than her interest in the broader fields of educa- tional activity. The beauty of the grounds and the conveniences about the building are due in a large measure to her kindly solicitude and care. Besides being actively and forcefully concerned in the educational fa- cilities of the community and State, she has long been regarded as one of the leading women in the Society of Friends in the United States. As such she has frequently responded to calls for papers and addresses before the most notable conferences and gatherings of Friends in this country. Her fine literary style, clear and incisive utterances, together with her sane, logical mind and clear judgment, have won for her a warm place in the hearts of all who have heard her. Few of the mem- bers of the Society of Friends in America know more of the history, or have a keener insight into the beliefs and doctrines of Friends than Mrs. Hobbs. The most commendable work of Mary Hobbs. as with all women who succeed in the undertaking, has been the maintenance of a hospitable and attractive home. Here she created an atmosphere that was invit- ing not only to her large circle of friends, but genuinely pleasant and satisfying to her daughter and sons. Here have gathered from time to time rich and poor alike, mingling together in the most cordial demo- cratic spirit to share her gracious hospitality. As a neighbor and friend Mrs. Hobbs will stand under the most rigid test. As a neighbor she is sociable, thoughtful, kind, and helpful: as a friend she is gracious, frank, obliging, and sincere. Those who have known her as students of the college will owe to her an eternal debt of gratitude for her kindly interest in their welfare; the entire community can never repay her for her faithful and unselfish ser- vices: what she has accomplished outside the college and beyond the environs of the immediate community will be spoken of as an ever- lasting memorial.

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THE QUAKER STAFF M. P. MASON. Editor-in-chief ' 16 A. L. RIDDICK. Business Manager ' 16 J. P. GARNER. Editor-in-chief ' 17 F. H. MENDENHALL. Business Manager ' 17