.xiii- EX LIBRIS YQ' V F Realizing that the church with her institutions is de endent upon the loyalty of her individual members, We have endeavored to 19 bring to our friends and constituency a broader View of true loyalty. May this ' ' f G d t 'nstill in us this spirit of loyalty. volume be an instrument 1n the hands o o o 1 STAFF I Editor GEORGE HOLDERMAN Associate Editor IVAN LIND Business Manager ERNEST WEAVER Artist RALPH BONTRAGER Photographer CLARENCE BONTRA GER Faculty Adviser PAUL BENDER 0 0 0 O 0,0 The engravings used in this book were executed by The MidfContinent Engraving Company Wichita, Kansas 1932 LAR v-WW Y X l . x- X , Ll, ,- , ,-,- , In my yearning and dreaming unbidden tears start, Hesston College is calling to meg O, dear Alma Mater, enshrined in my heart, I pledge my devotion to thee. I-IESSTON COLLEGE JOURNAL June, 1932 Published by the student body of HESSTON COLLEGE AND BIBLE SCHOOL Hesston, Kansas 545-4-54445-544444-A Milo Kaufman, President U DEDICATION To those who by their loyal spirit and support have provided a school where our minds may be trained and our characters developed in a Christian environment we dedicate the 1932 Lark. CONTENTS Administration .... .... P age 8 Classes ....... .... P age 14 Activities --- ..... Page 22 Alumni ....... ..... P age 41 Advertisements - ..... Page 44 77777777 -l I l rl... C MME CEME fr - A Dv. Walter L. Wilson The commencement speaker this year Was Dr. Walter L. Wilson of Kansas City, radio preacher of WDAF. Mr. Wilson is widely known as a staunch advocate of the old faith of repentance from sin and redemption through the blood of Christ. CALENDAR May 27- 95- J 13. m 11. rn Ladies' Chorus . Missionary Program 1.9 a. m. Missionary Sermon J. D. Gruber p. m. Oratorio The Holy City p. m. Buccalzzureatfe Sermon Milo Kauffmzln 30 D. m. Academy Senior Program 31- noon Alumni Luncheon June 1 p. m. Alumni Business Meeting ILT!! Junior College Program a. m. Devotional Meeting noon p. m Away' All-School Luncheon Commencement Address Dr. Walter L. Wilson ding of Diplomas -In l I l 1 77777777 5 . A '- bn A Eff' :'Q'f '.Z' -m'- f .: ,ggi lf, - If u .-, -.gflflf ' E Y 3'i 5 an - 1 1, Q 41'-,,4, , 2.11.-,,-,, I, 4 ,ywa . ,7, . : as-f:1 -war' ' vim- f n -f'f ff'i'- - ' 1' if . ffiffkx lil ' VS... 1 if d 2-f f y ' , - F ,CS Am . . . A - J , 1, ., 15 4 jg - ' I 'Eat , ,I ' ' +- '- f :Qt ,. I 'M,.f 6, ny ' ,de -, I 1 , -'NJ J , l' 'C , ,L-, W I r 7? P X - V , v .f N- P - A5 l , , XX, ...lk Exchange of knowledge in Ll building fair Memories recalled with friendships 'rare 8 THE LARK - EDWARD TODER ' Greek, Latin mer 1923: A. M., State University of Iowa, 1924: Ph. D., University of Pennsylvania, 1928 As Dean of the College and Chairman of the Administration com' mittee, Edward 'Yoder has served as head of Hesston College for the past two years. His quiet dignity, well seasoned judgment, and thoughtful action have especially fitted him for the careful execution of his duties. Dean 'Yoder is endeared to all who know him by his Christian integrity, his unfailing wit, and his kind thoughtfulness. ADMINISTRATION ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE EDWARD YODER ............. 1 ................ Chairman, Dean M. A. YODER ................................. Business Manager PAUL ERB ................... ......... R egistrar, Librarian I. E. BURKHART .............. .... H ead of Bible Department Faculty Forum LOYALTY AND LIFE Edward Yoder A. B., Hesston College, 19205 University of Colorado, Sum- Loyalty is a person's spontaneous devotion to a cause, to a person, or to an ideal. Such a devotion objectifies the individual's life, it lifts the soul out of its own narrow circle and away from its selfish, cramping interests. Furthermore, loyalty unifies the life and life's purposes. Here is one place where the para- dox which Jesus announced applies: He that saves his life, devotes it to his own self, will lose it while he that loses it in devotion to a cause outside himself will save it. Such is the law of life. We say that loyalty is a spontaneous devotion of self. It cannot be forced upon anyoneg it can only be evoked from without. A person may wish to be loyal to something or to someone but until his loyalty is definitely challenged by something his life will be quite purposeless and perhaps meaningless. A personality may evoke one's devotion because of the strong or lovely charcter behind it, because of benefits received from the person, or because of other reasons. So our loyalty to God and to Christ, which should ever be our highest loyalty, becomes real only as we grow better acquainted with their personalities and characters. Some cause, religious or social, may evoke one's loyalty, if this cause is conceived of as truly noble and worth while. Perhaps it challenges us to loyalty because its principles and objectives are eternal and not temporal, because it ultimately brings some good to ourselves and our group. Sometimes a good cause or a worthwhile institution fails to evoke true loyalty from a person because its real nature is not comprehended. Unfor- tunately the ideals of a cause or an institution are sometimes misrepresented by an individual who professes loyalty to the same, and conse- quently the interpretation may prevent the cause from presenting the challenge that it might to someone's loyalty. A common experience is that people's loyalties change with growing knowledge and widening experience. The youth outgrows the loyalties of childhood. The mature man finds new and other ideals and loyalties to replace those he had as a youth. Loyalty, and devotion to God deepen and are intensified as one's religious experience grows and develops. Some things that challenged us strongly and called forth ,our deepest devotion in the morn- ing of life may seem trivial and insignificant to us in later years. Still it is all important that each person at every period of his life have his loyalties centered on worthy objects. Life is aimless without loyalties. THE LARK 9 THE BASIS OF LOYALTY Esther Good We do what we do because we are what we are. We think of loyalty as faithfulness to a cause, a principle, or a duty. It is also a feeling or sentiment accompanying our sense of allegiance to the cause we have espoused. The sentimental part of loyalty we express in our speeches, songs, and testimonies. The expressions that prove loyalty are our actions. The hireling fleeth because he is an liireling and careth not for the sheep. Ordinarily he may care for the sheep quite well, he may find pasture and water for them, and we cannot tell he is a hireling. When the wolf comes he flees because of the danger in which he himself is involved. We do not find him faithful to his duty or loyal to his mas- ter. His interests are within himself and only because the business affords him means to gratify himself, does he attend to his duties. He is prompted by no interest outside of his own. May we find a similar reason for a lack of loyalty in our own lives? We are mere hirelings. We have not es- poused, adopted, or embraced the cause in which we work. We are Christians or church members because of the bene- fits to ourselves. When anything happens t h a t re- quires a sacrifice of our own interests or involves a loss to us, we act the part of the hireling because that is what we are. If I can have a higher motive in my work, I believe it will solve the question of loyalty. It must be a motive outside of self. I must espouse a cause higher and greater than myself and lose myself in it. It will be my highest desire to see that cause prosper, and all my energies will be bent toward that end. Never will my own interests come between me and the cause in which I believe with all my heart. The ques- tions of loyalty to my cause are then settled because that cause is my life. Instead of me living in the church me1'ely, it is a question of Christ living in me, and of His Spirit filling my whole being. Then the question of loyalty to Christ is settled, for His business is my business, and I am no longer a hireling. The natural expression of the Christ Spirit within me is bound to be that of loyalty to the One who implanted that Spirit. Hehcannot be untrue to Himself and it follows that when He is my very life I will not be untrue to Him, but my life will be the constant expression of true loyalty. 0 Loyalty is to believe in something eternal and to express that belief in the practical life of a human being. 10 TI-IE LARK AN APPRECIATION We deeply feel the inadequacy of words to express our feeling as to what the faculty has meant to us, the College Sophomore class. We will never be able to fully appreciate, and never be able to repay what they by their lives of ex- ample, sacrifice, and admonition have given us. IRVIN E. BURKHART Bible, Psychology A. B., Goshen College, 11126: Th. M., Southern Bap- ti rt Theological S:min:u'y, 19293 A. M., University of Pittsburgh. 1929. 0 ALTA MAE ERB Education A. B., Goshen College, 1912: Graduate College, Uni- versity ol' Kansas, Summers 1915, 1920: A. M., Stat.: University of Iowa, 1924. 0 PAUL BENDER Physical Sciences, Biology A. B., llcsston College, 1921: University of Colorado, Summer 1923: M. S., State University of Iowa, 19255 Ph. D., State University ol' Iowa, 1931. Q . MAURICE A. 'YODER Biology A. B., Goshen College, 1927: The Biblical Seminary in New York, Summer 1927: M. S., State University of Iowa. 1930. 0 PAUL ERB English, Music A. B., Bethel College, 1918: Graduate College, Uni- versity cf Kansas, Summ:r 19120: A. M., State University of Iowa, 1923. Q GLADTS LOUCKS BURKHART Acting Dean of Women KNO picturel A. B., Goshen College, 1925. 9 OF THE FACULTY For the help we have received spir- itually, mentally, morally, and socially, We Wish to thank them sincerely. It is our desire, by God's help, to express our thanks in a larger Way by the lives we live in the church and the world as We go to our respective places of service. TH!-I LARK 11 MART MILLER English A. B., Hesston College, 1926: Graduate College, Uni- versity of Nebraska. Summer 1926: A. M., University of Kansas, 1928. 0 . DANIEL D. DRIVER Mathematics, Physics A. B., Hesston College, 1923, University ol' Kansas, Summer 1924: A. M., University of Nebraska, 1926. 6 JOSEPH N. BTLER History, Social Sciences A. B.. Hesston College, 19243 A. M., University of Nebraska, 1925. 9 CORNELIUS WALL Bible, German Halbstaedter Lehrerseminar, lRussiaj 1910-19127 Chicago University, Summer 1927: A. B., Tabor Col- lege, 1923. 0 ESTHER GOOD German, Domestic Arts A. B.. Hesston College, 15124: Bethel College, Sum- mer 1924: Graduate College, University of Nebraska, Summer 1925. 6 ELIZABETH GISH TODER Extension lNo picturej A. B., Goshen College, 1927. 0 AN APPRECIATION We as seniors feel that We owe much to the faculty and wish to thank them for the part they have had in influenc- ing our lives. They have taken a friendly interest in our social activities and have been patient and untiring in their classroom efforts. - -Y .J ,F 6, 3 .fe ..f 'Z-V .:,T.:i:,: 'f1.!f.'IiiEi,,'j ik, ' if 'i K- 4- -, 5 1 Ig'W.gf.,.f LQ Iilfij 1 liillrl f'.:qw5fiZ:f,?4 '54- -thu :i.LQZ 1- 'Ii 5iYf'l via reef ' we ff egjmi- 'Y if .'p2'i,jg ' 3 5: ii of bl: I 'l?'. ,. :L-1.-. 1 -. P' '3 'L :lg 5'-'-iziif '2 '-wlf '9 ,N at i3n?1'1l L ff if.. ffijf' ' .' it f 1-.ez z 5:-3 . f f- -ve fe nt ja l l l 4 OF THE FACULTY Most of all do We appreciate their Christian character. Their lives chal- lenge us to follow more closely our one perfect example, Jesus Christ. As We leave the influence of this school We Want to make practical in our lives the high standards and worthy ideals that our faculty members have tried to hold before us. iz Fine LARK The Presiclent's Message MILO KAUFFMAN A. B., Hesston College, 1926: South Dakota State Teachers' College, Summer 19263 B. D., Northern Bap- tist Theological Seminary, 1930: A. M., Presbyterian Theological Seminary, 1931. Brother Milo Kaufman is a beloved son of Hesston College. His strong Christian life and earnest evangelistic preaching have given him awide and appreciative acquaintance in the Mennonite Church. The constituency of Hess' ton College and Bible School welcomes him as President of the school for the coming years. This Annual reminds us that Hesston College has come to the close of another school year. Ano- ther class of graduates is added to the evergrowing Alumni Associa- tion of Hesston College and Bible School. The members of this As- sociation are scattered far and wide. They have been blessed by Hesston College, and are in turn a blessing to their fellowmen. They ' are living and irrefutable argu- l ments of the advantage of a Christian educa- tion. True, not all have made good, not all are loyal citizens of Christ's Kingdom, for no in- stitution has ever succeeded in producing a membership that was one hundred percent loy- al. A careful study of the present Alumni of Hesston College, however, will persuade the unbiased mind that the effort, energy, and ex- pense of operating the institution thus far has been well repaid. We hope and pray that the members of the classes of '32 will go out as faithful witnesses of Christ, and will be a credit to the Alumni Association, as well as living adver- tisements for Hesston College and Bible School. We hope that during the past few years they have received such inspiration and help that they will be prepared to face the duties and responsibilities that will be theirs, as they face life's work with its problems. God bless you, Classes of '32, and may you be a blessing. What will be the future of Hesston College ? The institution has filled a real place in the work of the Church, and in the advancement of Christ's Kingdom in the past. Has she finished her work ? Such are some of the questions we are being asked in this time of crisis. If Hesston College should close its doors at the expiration of this school year, its founders and leaders would not regret that the institution came into existence. BUT HESSTON COLLEGE IS NOT CLOSING ITS DOORS. HESSTON COLLEGE HAS A FUTURE. It is the conviction of those closely connected with the school that it is merely in its infancy, and that the future holds a still larger place for Hesston College than the past has held. The school is needed by the Hesston community, by the middle West, by the Men- nonite Church, and we believe that God has a place for Hesston College and Bible School in the future of His work. As We think of the past, we think of change brought about in the lives of our students. Some have made surprising intellectual advancements. Some have made rapid strides in the development of Christian character. Others have found, and accepted, the Saviour While with us. Still others have responded to Christ's call to ser- vice, and have given themselves in- to His hands to be used of Him wherever He sees best. Some are even now in foreign fields, disseminating the Christian spirit of Hesston College, while others are doing a no- ble Work in the home fields. We hope to see, under the providence of God, an institution at Hesston that increasingly will continue to be a benediction to many lives. During the year our teachers have faced courageously the problems and handicaps resulting from the present depression. In spite of the discouragements and sacrifices, they are unanimous in their determination that Hesston College must continue. It is encouraging also to see how friends are rally- ing to the support of our school, and to see that there is a conviction that is church-Wide that Hesston College must continue to func- tion. With such conviction and such support there can be but one answer as to the future of Hesston-she must go on, and she will go on. May I ask everyone who reads these lines to pause a moment to ask God's blessing upon our work at Hesston? If the institution is to continue to serve the Church we must have the support of the Church in prayer, students, and finances. We are counting on you as a supporter. LARK is I-Iesston College Next Year The past year has brought with it many difficult problems. The question of the presi- dency was finally settled by the election of Brother Milo F. Kauffman, former student and alumnus of the school. Brother Kauffman was appointed April 22 and at once began to plan for the reorganization of the work for next year. At this time it has been decided to give the full Academy course, and as much college as conditions will warrant. The Acad- emy work will be accredited by the state and the College Work will be given probably as extension work from Goshen College, Goshen, Indiana. Bible courses will also be given as heretofore, both by correspondence and in class. Needless to say, the problem of finance has been a difficult one the past year, and even as we look forward to next year, it is difficult to plan with certainty. However, one fact is certain and that is that the total expense for a year's study will be reduced. The present cost for board and room and for a year's work in Academy is 5B286.00. Just what the exact figure will be remains to be seen, but it is hoped we can reduce this by one third, and if possible, by one half. We are convinced that education must cost less money and must be made available to more students. To do this great sacrifices will need to be made. And we hope the response will be gratifying in that many students will be enabled to come who would otherwise be de- barred an education. The enrollment the past year, counting all enrollments once, was ninety nine. Over half of this number were Academy students. The others were College and Special Bible Term stu- dents. The heroic spirit of this small student body must be written in the annals of the past with the fond wish and prayer that future stu- dent bodies will be equally loyal though larger in numbers. Student activities, religious acti- vities, and class work were strongly supported. As we look forward to another year we hope there will be many young people, espec- ially in the West who will wish to be with us. Come with a view to good hard work, to boost, to help, to pray that Hesston College and Bi- ble School may continue to serve the young people of the Mennonite Church. May we be loyal to God, loyal to the church, and loyal to the facts that education affords us. Above all may many come who look forward to service in the church. Yet a Word to friends and alumni. Send in your criticisms with your prayers. We want to make the school the servant of the church. A brother said recently, We have criticized your Work, but We also pray for you. Will others do likewise? Also send contributions any time and specify where they shall be ap- plied. We are trusting God to give us the victory. Yours for a less expensive, a bigger, and a more consecrated Hesston College and Bible School. I. E. BURKHART, Head of Bible Department. Putting God in the Nation's life, Bringing us back to the ideal thing- There's something fine in a creed like that, Something true in those words that ring. Sneer as you will at the preacher air, Scoff as you will at the Bible tang, It's'putting God in the Nation's life That will keep it clear of the crooked ugangin We've kept Him out of its life too long, We've been afraid-- to our utter shame- To put Him into our speech and song, To stand on the hustlings and speak His name. W'e've put all things in that life but Him, We've put our selfishness, pride and show, It is time for the true ideal to come, And time for the low desire to go. 14 THE LARK CLASSES Student Exchange LOYALTY TO CHRIST Loyalty to Christ is the most important phase of loyalty. If we are not loyal to Christ, the rest of our lesser phases of loyalty will be co-unted as naught. Christ was loyal to God, His Fatherg He was loyal to the world. Otherwise He would not have given Himself for it. Should we not, in return, be loyal to Him? It is altogether reasonable that we should be. In order to be loyal to Christ we must have our sins crucified with Him. We must be dead so far as our worldly lusts and pride are con- cerned, and yet we will be alive, for we will live in Christ. In being loyal to Christ we must believe in Him, worship and serve Him, be willing to obey all His teachings. Growth in spirit and wisdom and truth will be the natural outcome of loyalty to Christ.-Aline Sommerfeld, Col- lege Sophomore. TRUE LOYALTY Loyalty is faithfulness. There inust be something to challenge people's spirit-their spirit of doing and being. Those who order the daily routine by careful discipline, those who do their work well each day are workers who waste no tinie. It matters not how long we live, but how. Loyalty has love and sympathy. Being loyal does not mean cold, loveless duty to peo- ple and principles. We may frown at wrong and its consequences which are so contrary to the best, but we must smile with sympathy and help with kind interest those who are un- usually imperfect. Loyalty results in service. The working and thinking world is teeming with activity but this activity dare not crush out the love of service and the satisfying purpose of loyalty. Loyalty will stabilize life, sift pleasure, and bring worthy results. A loyal spirit cannot shirk its responsibility of example, of power, of obligation, of adherence to duty. Loyalty demands a pricey it asks for calm persistence and constant, although quiet, accomplishment. Loyalty to the truth brings no regrets. True loyalty can know no actual defeat, no vexing disappointment, no tragic deceit. For true loyalty pays its price of faithfulness and for- ges ahead through problems and kneels at the feet of truth.-Lois Winey, College Freshman. LOYALTY TO OTHERS Do unto others as you would have them do to you is one way of being loyal to others. Ruth was asked to help Mary sing in a quar- tet but refused. Later Ruth asked Mary to help work out a project in Biology. Mary was loyal enough to her friend to help her. We find many a place in life where just such op- portunities arise. Will we be big enough to Bible-College CLARENCE A. BONTRAGER Tocler, Kaus Y. P. C. A. President, Lark Staff, Bryan- Delphian, Audubon Society, Volunteer Band, Mennonite Historical Society, Hesston Acad- emy '23-27, Junior College '29-31. Character is bounded on the north by sobriety, on the east by integrity, on the west by industry, and on the south by gentlenessf' The Bible-College course consists of four years of work, half of which is the regu- lar Junior College work with the remainder in advanced Bible study. There have been several graduates from this course during the past few years, but this year Clarence Bontra- ger is the only student taking the advanced Bible work. The course is especially helpful to Mennonite young people wishing to get a good Bible knowledge, and should be particularly attractive with both Brother Burkhart and Brother Kauffman as teachers next year. V THE help those who are not true to us? Are we the kind of friends that can say as some one has said, I love the man Cfriendj so well, that I hope he may out-live me ?-Esther King Acad. Senicr. LOYALTY IN ADVERSITY Another's adversity is the test of loyalty to him. It is easy enough to be loyal to a friend when the world greets him with a smile and a pat on the back, but, when everyone olse forgets him, am I still his friend? I espouse a cause that enjoys popular sup- port. It prospersg it succeeds. I am enthused about it. But, the prospect changes. Friends of the cause turn to new interests. Popular enthusiasm wanes while criticism arises. Am I going to be carried along by this wave of indifference, or am I going to be as faithful through a period of adversity as in prosperity? -Fannie Hostetler Acad. Junior. LOYALTY TO THE SCHOOL Student loyalty will greatly increase the value of our school. If there are weaknesses in a school to which we are loyal, we should try to get the student-body to help us root out those weaknesses instead of talking about them and criticizing the faculty and officials of the school. We can show our loyalty by giving it our good will and spreading that feeling among our schoolmates and friends, by obeying rules and showing the teachers our respect and appreciation, by doing well the tasks assigned us, and by showing a spirited attitude toward our connections with the school. Perhaps the best way we can show true loyalty is by living a life that will be a credit to any school.-Anabel Beck-Academy Sophomore. LOYALTY TO THE CHURCH To be loyal to the church we must be loyal to Christ and His teaching. We must observe all of the ordinances of the church out of love for Christ. These questions might help us check our church loyalty: Are we ashamed to acknowledge that we are members of the church we belong to? Do we always try to help the cause for which our church is work- whenever win souls souls are when the ing? Do we attend the meetings possible? Do we at all times try to to Christ and do we rejoice when added to the church? Do we act Spirit directs us? I think each one of us should say as Christ said, I must be about my Father's business. - Leland Shetler - Academy Freshmen. LARK 15 , ,LH ,,,. - Y. .1 l l l l Special Students EVA E. COOPRIDER Hesston, Kcms. Plead. '25, Primary teacher at Zimmerdale. BERTHA NITZSCHE Wis11er, Nab. Acad. '28, Jr. Coll. '31, Office Assistant. Assistant Librarian. Bookkeeper at King Motor Oo. RUTH G. BTLER Hesston, Kans. Newton High School, '25, Sth and Gth grade teacher in I-Iesston City Schools. ORPHA COOPRIDER Hessian, Kam. Acad. '27, Advanced grade teacher at Zimmerdale. CORINNA 'YODER Hesston, Kans. Acad. '22, 3rd and 4th grade teacher in Hesston City Schools. LTLE TOST H esston, Kcms. Acad. '31, member of Men's Chorus, Assistant farm- e1' to his father. 16 THE LARK I , . r F I Bontrager Miller Holdcrman Sommerfcld Lind 0 0 RALPH BONTRAGER Ellqha-ft, Ind. A Cappella Chorus, Debate, President Men's Chorus, Lark Staff, Community Chorus, Y. P. C. A. Cabinet, President Athletic Asso- ciation, Bryan-Delphian, College Quartet, Var- sity Basket Ball, Class President. A tenor, a student, a dehater. and a leader is our president. His sincerity, friendliness, and courtesy have gained the respect of all that know him. His executive ability has found expression in the many organizations in which he holds membership. ., M College Sophomores OLIVE M. MILLER Colorado Springs, Colo. Community Chorus, Bryan-Delphian, Vice president Athletic Association, Secretary Ten- nis Association, Basket Ball, Debate. Quiet and reserved is this lass from Colorado, yet happy and full of fun. Her greatest happiness is rea- lized in lending a hand to those about her. In her one finds a true friend. 9 GEORGE W. HOLDERMAN La junta, Colo. Volunteer Band, Debate, Journal-Lark Editor, Bryan-Delphian, Y. P. C. A. Cabinet, Mennonite Historial Society. Reading maketh a full man. Original and de- liberate. George has spent seven years in teaching and in tireless study of the reason why of human be- havior. Faithful devotion to God and his Alma Mater have made him a leader whose absence will be keenly felt as he continues preparing for the medical profession. 0 ALINE SOMMERFELD Canton, Kans. President Ladies' Chorus, Community Chor- us, J ournal-Lark StaH, Bryan-Delphian. Aline is diligent, not satisfied with anything but the best. Ambiton and industriousness are other out- standing charaeteristics. She has perseverance that sees things accomplished, no matter how hard the task. With varied talents she has contributed to the musical and literary achievements of the class. 9 MARCUS LIND Tangent, Ore. Volunteer Band Leader, Y. P. C. A. Cab- inet, Audubon, Journal-Lark Staff, Treasurer Tennis Association, Bryan-Delphian, Assistant Hall Manager. Mark is a man who means what he says. His strong convictions, few words, deliberation, level-headedness, in- itiative, and leadership in religious activities have won for him the confidence of students and faculty. THE LARK 17 College Freshmen ERNEST WEAVER Harper, Kansas Class President, Bryan-Delphian, Journal- Lark Staif, Debate. I hope I shall always possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles-the character of an 'Honest Man'. WILMA MILLER Colorado Springs, Colo. Class Vice-President, Bryan-Delphian, Lad- ies' Chorus, Ladies' Quartet, Community Chor- us, Basket Ball. A good deed is never lost: he who sows courtesy reaps fri-ncIship: and he who plants kindness gathers love. IVAN LIND Tangent, Oregon Class Treasurer, Bryan-Delphian, Treas- urer Audubon, Journal-Lark Stai, Debate, Library Assistant, Y. P. C. A. Cabinet, Vol- unteer Band. He is a perfect gentleman: withal happy in's endeavor, the general voice sounds him for courtesy, behavior. language, and every flair demeanor an example. ELLEN HERTZLER Hesston, Kansas Class Secretary, J ournal-Lark Staff, Ladies' Chorus, Secretary Athletic Association, Cap- tain Basket Ball. I have ease and I have health. And I have spirits light as air: And more than wisdom, more than wealth- A merry heart that laughs at care. HENRY ROHRER Paradise, Pa, Journal Staff, Bryan-Delphian, Audubon, Y. P. C. A. Cabinet. He that does good to another man, does also good to himself: not only in consequence, but in the ve1'y act of doinp: it. For the conscience of well-doing is ample reward. DOROTHY D. KAUFFMAN Hesston, Kans. Bryan-Delphian, Audubon, Y. P. C. A. Cab- inet Ladies' Chorus, Ladies' Quartet, A Capella Chorus, Community Chorus, Debate, Volunteer Band, Basket Ball. The soul is strong that trusts in goodness, and shows clearly it may be trusted. LELA M. STUTZMAN Chappell, Nebf. Bryan-Delphian, Community Chorus, Bas- ket Ball. Life is made up not of great sacrifices or duties, but of little things, in which smiles and kindness are what win and preserve the heart and secure comfort. ! , A ,. . .i Weaver Miller Lind Hertzler Rollrer Kauffman Stutzmnn Troycr VViney ORDO 'TROTER Hesston, Kansas Bryan-Delphian, Journal-Lark Staif, Com- munity Chorus, Basket Ball. To have freedom is only to have that which is absolutely necessary to enable us to be what we ought to be and to possess what we ought to possess. LOIS E. WINET Colorado Springs, Colo. Bryan-Delphian, Audubon, Y. P. C. A. Cabi- net, Community Chorus, Mennonite Historical Society, College Bookkeeper. 1 Like the sun, true merit shows By nature warm, by nature bright, With inbred flame she nobly glows, Nor needs the aid of borrowed light. 18 THE LARK ,,...,.o..i.- , A., .WY vin, .-.A , .. , , . .- .- ,,, , 4 ,, , ,,,, H,-,-V U 1 Roupp King Flishcr Schrock Mullet Yoder A. Dctwiler Glngerich E. Kaufman J.'Kaufman Risscr Yost Academy Seniors CARL W. ROUPP Wichita, Kansas MART E. 'YODER Cherry Box, Mo. Class President, Men's Chorus, Community Chorus, Excelsior, Basket Ball, Journal-Lark Staff. Our capable executive is a true gentleman who has admirable dignity coupled with genuine friendliness. CLARENCE FLISHER Nampa, Idaho Class Vice-President, A Capella Chorus, Men's Chorus, Community Chorus, Victorian- Philomathean. His friendliness, wit. courtesy, and variety of talents make his character likable and admirable. M. ESTHER KING Hutchinson., Kansas Class Secretary, Ladies' Chorus, Communi- tyChorus, Senior Ladies' Quartet, Victorian- Philomathean. A quiet maid with a. willing heart, who can be dtpended upon. FANNIE SCHROCK Albany, Ore. Class Treasurer, Assistant Matron, Y. P. C. A. Cabinet, Volunteer Band, Journal-Lark Staff, Victorian-Philomathean, Basket Ball. Her good humor and generous understanding have won her many friends. FRANK MULLET Bloomfield, Mont. A Cappella Chorus, Community Chorus, Men's Chorus, College Quartet, Y. P. C. A. Cabinet, Volunteer Band, President Tennis Association, Mennonite Historical Society, Vic- torian-Philomathean, Basket Ball. He has the determination to carry out what he un- dertakes. Volunteer Band, Secretary Audubon So- ciety, Community Chorus, Victorian-Philo- mathean, Basket Ball. A fine Christian friend to everyone and an eager helpcr to those in need. ALICE M. DETWILER Birch Tree, Mo. Volunteer Band, Audubon, Victorian-Philo- mathean, Senior Ladies' Quartet, Community Chorus, Basket Ball. Her kind, friendly, unselfish ways have won the good respect of those who know her. 'TRUMAN W. GINGERICH Versailles, Mo. Victorian-Philomathean. His droll frankness has inspired a great deal of laughter among his classmates and friends. ER'MA KAUFMAN Hamm, Kansas Community Chorus, Senior Ladies' Quartet, Victorian-Philomathean. A lighted-hearted lass who looks on the bright side of everything and has a kindly helpful nature. JASON KAUFMAN Hesston, Kansas Men's Chorus, Community Chorus, Excel- sior, Basket Ball. Jack is a. lad with athletic skill and serious dis- position. THE LARK 21 Special Bible Term By January 5, fifteen young people had arrived at Hesston College ready for the work of the Special Bible Term. Three of these had been students at Hesston previously, but new experiences were awaiting the others. These students had come from far and wide. Kansas gave five of them, Nebraska two, Alberta two, Missouri one, Colorado one, Iowa one, Oregon one, Pennsylvania one, and India one. The following week another Kansas young man registered, totalling six for Kansas. The class met January 8 for organization. Verna Landis of Souderton, Pa., was elected president, Clarence Stautfer of Milford, Neb., vice president, and Joe Brenneman of Toefield, Alberta, secretary and treasurer. A get-acquainted social was held for thc benefit of the Special Bible Term students February 9. Very soon the new students felt at home and were taking their place in the program of the institution. In spite of the fact that the six weeks were busy ones, the S. B. T. students found time for some social occasions. They met at the home of Brother and Sister Maurice Yoder the evening of January 24, and enjoyed a pleasant evening together. An invitation was accepted by the class to spend a few hours at the home of D. U. Kauffman on the evening of February 3, where they enjoyed another time of fellow- ship. The six week term was not too short to hold something for its students that was not so pleasant. Most of the class were fellow- sufferers with the regular students in the epidemic of Flu that prevailed during the fore part of February. number, Iva Troyer of Crystal Springs, Kan- sas, was taken to the Bethel Hospital on February 4, with a se- vere attack of appendi- citis. She was well on the way to recovery, however, by the close of the special term. Also, one of their BACK ROW: Stauffer, Som- lll!!l'S, Slugell, T. Brenne- mun, V. Troyer, J. Brenne- lnnn. Hartzler, Landis, Bare, Tevis. FRONT ROW: Milo Kauff- man, V. Landis, Grove, M. Kauffman, I. Trnyer, Miller. The study of the Bible was enjoyed, and expressions of appreciation for the help re- ceived were heard from the students. Several of them saw their need of a deeper conse- cration to the Lord and His service during their short stay at the College, and determined to be more faithful to Him hereafter. The class displayed more than average ability in athletics, for a Special Term group. The boys were found quite often on the gym floor, and the onlookers were convinced that here was a basket ball team that could not be ignored. Their first public game was played against the Sophomore team, February 2. At the end of the game the score stood 26-16 in favor of the Special Term students. The climax of the Special Term was a Sunday School week, of which the six-week students took advantage. On the evening of February 12 some of them left for their homes, while others remained over Sunday for the Missionary program. All expressed the Spe- cial Term short but enjoyable .-Milo Kauff- man. OUR INSTRUCTOR As a class instructor for the Special Bible Term no one more suitable could have been found than Brother Milo Kauffman. His spirit-filled prayer life stood out most promi- nentlyg he was very much interested in each student, made the lesson simple and practical. Each one of us realized great blessings from his instruction. May his life bring many blessings to many other students.-Ada Hartz- ler. 22 THE LARK ACTIVITIES In spite of our decreased numbers the extra-curricular activities have been almost as spirited and varied as in previous years. Bible study classes were arranged for. They met each Tuesday evening during the winter months, and had a comparatively large enroll- ment. Our Thursday evening devotional meet- ings were given a great deal of interest, and practically all the religious committees of former years con- tinued their mini- strations effec- tively throughout the term. The music ac- tivities seem to have had an add- ed zest. The A Cappella chorus was composed of selected v o i c e s from a consider- ably large range of territory. M e n ' s Chorus took its annual tour by a shorter route - through Oklahoma and Central Kansas, and the various choruses gave programs in quite a number of churches in surrounding communities. The athletic spirit was perhaps cleaner and more wholesome than in some previous years. Judging from the friendly rivalry occurring occasionally between the girls and boys to obtain possession of the gym floor their de- sired number of evenings, the student body has not lost its interest in games. Literary work has not been on the wane. For a very short time the societies almost seemed to be breathing their last, but a few loyal members rallied to their support and in- terest revived. A relatively large percentage belong to the literary societies this year. No! Lack of numbers need not lessen spirit. Although we were few, it has been good for us to be here.-Mary Miller. Calendar Sept. 9, School opens, Academy students register. Sept. 10, College registration, Prof. Bender gives the opening address, The truth shall make you free. Sept. 11, Get-acquainted Social in Dining Hall. Sept. 25, Victorian and Philomathean Liter- aries combine. Sept. 29, Y. P. C. A. Rally Meeting, Let's cooperate in maintaining a Christian spirit throughout the year. Oct. 4, Senior Class outing at Wichita-- plenty to eat, but nothing left. Oct. 8, Student boys' physical ex- amination by Dr. Wedel. Oct. 9, Ordo Troyer gets up at five A. M. to s t u d y English Composition. Oct. 16, John Thutconducts Chapel. Oct. 17, Facul- ty and College outing at Twin Mounds. Acade- my Dormitory students celebrate by having impromptu after-dinner speeches. Oct. 27, Dr. Hawkey, Newton, Kansas, gives girls' physical examination. Oct. 29, Much nervousness among the girls -tryout for Ladies' Chorus. Nov. 5, Organic Chemistry class visits Oil Refinery and Public Library at Wichita. Nov. 10, Men's Chorus sings at Hesston Evangelical Church. Nov. 15, Bro. C. L. Graber gives address at Thursday evening Devotional Meeting on Thy Kingdom Come. Nov. 20, Academy Literaries give first public program of the year. Nov. 23, Faculty Social in Dining Hall. Nov. 24, Parent-Teachers meeting in Col- lege Chapel Hall. Nov. 25-30, Thanksgiving Vacation. Dec. 6, Mr. George Hunter gives illustrat- ed lecture showing conditions in Russia. Dec. 12, Glenn Morris lectures on electricity. O. O. Miller and H. S. Bender visit College. Dec. 18, Freshman-Sophomore Debate- THE LARK 23 Resolved that India be granted Dominion Sta- tus immediately. Freshmen, debating on the negative side, win. Dec. 22, Open House-detailed inspection of corners. Help yourself to the candy. Dec. 23-Jan. 5, Christmas Vacation. Jan. 6, Special Bible Term begins, sixteen register. Jan. 9, Mid-Winter Acquaintance Social. Jan. 12, George Elias lectures on Shepherd Life in Palestine. Jan. 17, Bro. Milo Kauffman begins revival meetings at Hesston. Jan. 25-27, Semester exams. Jan. 31, Henry Rohrer leaves for Kansas City to enter Bethsaidia Sanitarium. Feb. 10-12, Sunday School Week. Special Bible Term Closes 12th. Feb. 14, All day Missionary Program. Feb. 22, Mrs. Erb's Practice teaching class sponsors a Washington's Birthday program at the Hesston grade school. March 5, College Freshman-Sophomore Banquet at the Roy Troyer residence. March 18, Capella Chorus gives a pro- gram at the College. March 19, J unior-Senior Banquet in College Dining Hall. March 20, Bro. Allen Erb, La Junta, Colo., delivers message from the Book of Ho-sea. March 21, Real Kansas snow storm. Annual Contest between Academy Liter- aries. Excelsiors score highest. College Freshmen surprise Prof. Paul Erb. March 24-30, Easter Vacation, Men's Chor- us starts on tour. Gospel Band leaves for Mis- souri. - March 30-31, Bro. Daniel Kauffman, Scott- dale, Pa., at College on business. April 1, Men's Chorus gives last public program. fContinued on page 405 24 THE LARK Religious YOUNG PEOPLE'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION In coming to Hesston College this year for the first time the embarrass- ment which so often accompanies us in meeting strangers was drowned the first Friday evening in the annual Get Acquainted Social, sponsored by the Social Commit- tee of the Y. P. C. A. This sim- ple introduction was followed by the Membership Committee's so- licitation of every Christian student to join this largest as- sociation of the school. The purpose of the Associa- tion s o o n be- c a m e evident W h e n e v e r y Thursday eve- I ning the students Who desired to strengthen the spiritual life and influ- ence of the school were united to ex- change blessings in a devotional at- mosphere. This work of the Religious Meetings Committee is supplemented by that of the Bible Study Committee, which, promotes growth in Christian character and fellowship and aggressive Christian work, by arranging for super- vised Bible study throughout the school year. This year the committee organ- ized the students into prayer groups preceeding our revival meetings and fol- lowed the meetings with separate Tues- day evening classes in Faith and Prin- ciples of the Mennonite Church fteach- er, I. E. Burkhartj, Book Studies in John , Qteacher, Paul Erbj, and a Scrip- ture memory class Cteacher, Mrs. Alta Erbl. We students also received training for Christian service through the efforts of the Extension Committee. Through- out the year this committee arranged for approximately one hundred twenty diierent serv- ic e s. S e m i- m o n t hl y ap- pointments for devotion and s o n g services were filled at the Newton jail and the Bethel Hospital a n d Home for the A g e d. L i k e services were al- so held in some of the needy homes of Hess- t 0 n. W h e n weather permit- - - ted, a group was sent monthly to give encouragement to our small Mennonite Congregation near Peabody by helping with their Sunday evening services. Other appointments Were filled as the calls came for help. During Easter vacation, in reply to requests from Brethren E. C. Bowman and Protus Brubaker, a Gospel Band consisting of six workers was sent to give spiritual programs at the Freedom and Sagrada Congregations of Missouri. On this trip programs were also given at Kansas City, Versailles, and Garden City. ' We all had a privilege to help in the work of the Association in the annual drive which raises the needed funds to carry on its work and also contributes Tl-IE LARK 25 toward other activities of the Church. This year's proceeds were distributed as follows: Expense Fund, 3530.005 Ex- tension Fund, 315.005 Student Loan Fund, 310.00 3 South American Orphan- age, 9525.005 Ada Hartzler Car Fund, 9520.005 Hesston College Deficit, 558000. May those who leave us this year after such loyal work in the Y. P. C. A. devote the talent developed here toward the furtherance of the cause of Christ in other fields. VOLUNTEER BAND An outgrowth of the Missionary Committee of the Y. P. C. A. is the Vol- unteer Band movement which unites consecrated students who are Willing to serve wherever they are called by God and the Church. Our membership was not as large as usual, although seven of the eleven members were added this year. The public is always welcome to at- tend the regular meetings held by the Volunteer Band on Sunday mornings at eight o'clock. Some visiting speakers who contributed to our programs were B. B. King, Ada Hartzler,IJ. B. Epp, Nelson Kauffman, and Geo. W. Hunter, Field Worker of the American-Euro- pean Fellowship. Meetings of the Vol- unteer Band were again considered among the most inspirational we have had throughout the year. HESSTON COLLEGE CONGREGATION On coming to Hesston last fall we were advised to bring with us Church letters or certificates of standing. This caused the summer enrollment of one hundred thirty to rise, as students' letters were recognized. Brethren I. E. Burkhart and Maurice Yoder are our regular pastors and Bro. Harry Diener of Yoder has bishop over- sight of the flock. On May 12, a vote of the Membership gave two candidates for the office of deacon, followed by the ordination of Bro. A. N. Troyer on Sunday evening, May 15. One very encouraging feature of the year was the successful efforts to make Hesston a place of perennial revival. Many souls responded to the voice of the Spirit when evangelistic appeals followed the powerful sermons of some of our regular Sunday services. Bro. Milo Kauffman was our evangelist for a season of special revival meetings Janu- 26 THE LARK ary 17-24, during which there were sixteen conversions and numerous reconsecrations. The Sunday School was conducted in a very efficient manner again this year. The superin- tendents of the Adult Department are Edward Yoder and T. J. Cooprider, and those of the Primary Department are Bertha Bender and Esther Good. Our Sunday School at Hesston has the special advantage of having plenty of rooms to insure privacy for each class, and of having some faculty members as part of the teaching force. SUNDAY SCHOOL WEEK AND MISSION- ARY MEETING DURING SPECIAL BIBLE TERM February 10-125 14 n This year Sunday School Week took the place of the regular Christian Life Conference and Ministerial Meeting. It consisted of four lectures each day, twelve in all, on .subjects pertaining to the Sunday School. The speak- ers were Milo Kauffman, I. E. Burkhart, Ed- ward Yoder, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Erb. Three evening lectures- The Rise and Development of the Sunday School in the Mennonite Church fMilo Kauffmanj, Biblical Archeology CEd- ward Yoderj and The Wonder of the Ages, or How We Got Our Bible QI. E. Burkhartj- gave a general knowledge of things that made the Sunday School possible. This served as a good background for the lectures during the day, which dealt more specifically with teach- ing ideals of the Sunday School. The Missionary Meeting on the following Sunday filled us all with Missionary enthusi- asm as we were told some of the ideals of mis- sionary endeavor, and Sister Ada Hartzler, and P. A. Penner, Newton, Kansas, former missionaries to India related some of their ex- periences in that heathen land. The Audubon Society President ......................... Paul Erb Vice-President ................. Paul Bender Secretary ...................... Mary Yoder Treasurer ........................ Ivan Lind On December 3, 1920, a group of fifteen bird lovers met to discuss the need and pos- sibilities of a society in this community for the protection of our feathered friends. While this meeting was the beginning of the society, a permanent organization was not uegun until April 6, 1921. The purpose of the society is to secure the protection of birds against their common enemies 3 to attract birds to the college campus and surrounding community, and to help the students and residents of this community to attain a greater appreciation for the feathered friends God has given for our benefit and hap- piness. This spring a contest is being staged by the members of the society. Points are cred- ited as follows: for every bird identified, one point, for every new bird identified, two points, for each time the member's name ap- pears on the bird chart, one point. The bird chart is filled by the members who see the first bird of the different species as they re- turn from their Southern migration. On the annual spring hike the society left the campus shortly after five o'clock, studied bird life near Alta Mills, and enjoyed an out- of-doors breakfast at eight o'c1ock. On this field trip there were about forty-eight species of birds identified.-Mary Yoder. THE LARK 27 Men's Chorus At the reorganization of our chorus this year only four former members appeared. Consequently, this meant the building up of an almost entirely new chorus, which is always a difficult task. At the tryout and first seve- ral practices, a working chorus seemed almost impossible, but through the untiring efforts at the Crystal Springs Church in the fore- noon and at the Jet Mennonite Church near Jet, Oklahoma, in the evening. The Quartet sang at four different churches that day. On the following day we visited a government Indian school at Colony. The evening program was given in the Hydro Mennonite Church. of our director, Prof. Paul Erb, harmony be- gan to develop. The following personnel made up our chorus for the year: Back row, Vernon Roth, first tenor, Clarence Flisher, second ten- or, Jason Kaufman, second tenor, Ralph Bon- trager, second tenor, Paul Kauffman, baritone, Lyle Yost, bass, Front row: Frank Mullet, first tenor, Sanford King, first tenor, Carl Roupp, second tenor, Norman Zook, baritone, David Peachy, baritone, Marcus Lind, bass, Rolland Yost, bass. Mr. Flisher and Mr. Kauiman did not accompany the chorus on the tour. Our annual Easter tour took us to the South-not such a long trip as in former years, nevertheless a very interesting one. Our first program was given at the Wichita Mennonite Church on March 24. The next evening we sang to a very appreciative audience at the Fairview Christian Church in Wichita. On the 29th we drove to Harper, singing at the Pleas- ant Valley Church in the evening. Sunday was a very busy day for the Chorus. We sang March 29th the chorus program was rendered at Protection, March 30th at Greensburg, March 31st at Yoder, and April lst at Hesston. The quartet, composed of Frank Mullet, Vernon Roth, Ralph Bontrager, and Rolland Yost, sang on each program. Their numbers were mostly old favorite songs such at Glori- ous Things , Drifting Down , and Jesus, Rose of Sharon . Some of the -most enjoyed numbers were: Crusader's Hymn CBeautiful Saviorj Soft Shadows Falling ............ Flemming Garden of God-Cquartet numberj .... Brooks I Want My Life to Tell ............ Lorenz -Ralph Bontrager, Pres. 0 Never abandon a cause except for the sake of some deeper loyalty such as actually re- quires the change. 28 THE LARK Ladies' Our chorus consists of thirteen members this year. When we first began to practice, there were many corners and rough edges in our voices, but before long these were filled and rounded off. On January 6, the Ladies' Chorus helped the A Capella and Men's Choruses give a public program. The Chorus Chorus programs. The Chorus is a necessary activity for all those who are eligible for membership, because it is a -splendid opportunity for voice training and development. The Chorus has been very glad to have had Prof. Bender as its director this year. -Aline Sommerfeld. l First Soprano: Anabcl Beck. Ethel Risscr, Opal Meyer, Marianna Roupp: Second Soprano: Lois Kauffman, Ella Mae Weaver, Cecile Stratton: First Alto: Esther King, Emma Rachel Byler, Dorothy Kauffman, Ellen Hertz- ler: Second Alto: Wilma Miller, Aline Sommerfeld, Fannie Hosletler. KNot in picture-Verle Hershberger, Second S0- prnno: Mary Landis, Second Alto.J visited several different Congregations and gave programs and furnished the first number on the Commencement program. Our work has consisted of a few voice lessons and of learning new songs for our Schedule of programs: May 11, .............. Spring Valley Church May 15, Cafternoonj ...... Hutchinson Mission May 15, feveningj .... West Liberty Church May 22, ........ Brethren Church in Newton May 27, ............................ College Community Chorus The olde-st established musical organization at Hesston College is the mixed chorus com- posed mostly of students, in recent years known as the Community Chorus. Because of low enrollment this year the regular music classes of the school formed a nucleus for the chorus, with other students helping also in the chorus work. In January this group sang The Conqueror by Gabriel in public rendition. Since that time effort was concentrated on Gaul's Holy City in preparation for the annual commencement rendition. Alumni, former students, and people of the community each year help to sing The Holy City at' commencement time, making the oc- casion a musical home-coming of delight to those who participate and of unusual interest to the audience. Last year over a hundred voices composed the chorus. This year the number may be smaller, but we expect a good representation of older chorus members. The solo parts are sung by former students who come back to help with the rendition. The beautiful message of the oratorio, in picturing the prospect and realization of the future life of the redeemed in heaven, is each year a fresh inspiration to the singers and to the listeners. THE LARK 29 A Cappella Chorus Unaccompanied chorus singing can be made an unusually effective form of musical expres- sion. The exact pitch control of the human voice makes possible a perfection of- harmony not available in most musical instruments, and through the voice the interpretation of the various moods and emotions, which are the soul of any music, can be best accomplished. At Hesston we have always done a great deal of unaccompanied singing, but only in rcccnt years have we paid particular attention to the type of music especially composed for such singing. This music had found perhaps its highest development in the music of the old Russian Church where no musical instru- ments were used. Earlier European composers also contributed to this choral church music. The recent interest in a cappella singing has made available much of this older music and has also provoked some excellent new compo- sitions. The A Cappella Chorus of Hesston College is an organization whose purpose it is to learn some of the best a cappella music and to sing this music at the College and at other places. It usually meets once a week for practise. The Chorus consists of selected voices from among the students and faculty members of the College and from the connnunity. Most of the members from the community were for- merly also students and have continued their connection with the musical organizations of the school in this way. Thus, although there is a considerable annual change in membership, the chorus always enjoys a rather permanent nucleus of experienced singers. The membership this year included the following persons, some of whom were with the Chorus only part of the year: First Soprano Second Soprano Edna Byler Lois Kauffman Orpha Cooprider Helen Hess Marianna Roupp Mabel Shellenberg- Anabel Beck er Edna Horst First Alto Second Alto Keturah Kauffman Ruth Kauffman Dorothy Kauffman Eva Cooprider Lillian Wenger Jessie Ruth Alida Schrag Cora Driver Second Tenor Cornelius Wall First Tenor Frank Mullet Reuben Cooprider Ralph Bontrager Clarence Flisher Orlin Schrag Vernon Roth First Bass Second Bass J. B. Epp Rolland Yost Clarence Sommer- feld Jesse Hartzler Paul Bender Daniel Driver Billie Miller Prof. Paul Erb has directed the A Capella Chorus since its first organization. His ini- tiative and enthusiastic interest in a cappella singing at Hesston College have made possible the measure of success the Chorus has at- tained. The A Capella Chorus appeared first this year in a conjoint program with the' Men's and Ladies' Choruses during the Special Bible Term. During March an entire program of songs was given at Buhler, Newton, Inman, Abilene, and at the College. After Mr. Erb left at the first of April the work of the Chorus was discontinued for the year. The Bender, Presidentg Eva Cooprider, Secretaryg Cornelius W-all, Business Managery and Daniel Driver, Custodian,--Paul Bender. Chorus was organized with Paul 30 THE LARK I-IESSTON COLLEGE JOURNAL A SIXTEEN PAGE MONTHLY PUBLISHED BY HEss'roN COLLEGE Entered as second class matter May.1f1. 1914, at the Post Office at Hesston. Kansas under the act of March 3. 1879. Acceptance for mailing at special rate of postage provided for in section 1103. Act of October 3, 1917 authorized October 12, 1921. Subscription 51.00 per year: 3 years for S2.50: 5 years for 54.00. VOLUME XVIII JUNE, 1932 NO. 12 JOUURNAL-LARK STAFF TOP ROW: Clarence Bontrager, photographer: Prof. Paul Bender, faculty adviser: Carl Roupp, athletics: Ivan Lind, associate editor: Henry Rohrcr, news: Ralph Bontrager, artist: Ethel Risser, news: Ordo Troyer, typist: Ellen l-Iertzlcr, typist: Bertha Nitzsehe, alumni supplement: Ernest Weaver, business manager: Marcus Lind, religious. FRONT ROW: George Holderman, editor: Aline Sommerfelcl, literary: Fannie Schrock, news: Jess Roth Qnot on picturej, news. Editorial One of the greatest needs in the world today is a spirit of loyalty. Is there anything which would please God and the church more than if each member would show himself truly loyal? What would encourage and help our church schools more than for every friend and alumnus, every student and faculty member to support loyally the spirit of Christian education? Loyalty demands that we give ourselves willingly to a cause. It means that the cause is greater than the individual and for that reason he should be willing to sacrifice his own selfish ends and even his life to that cause. Is not Christian education a cause worthy of our devotion and loyal support? The trouble with religion and education today is that one is developed Withwt the Qfherf In our modern state schools the intellect is trained at the expense of religious nurture. For this reason many who have a college edu- cation are only in the second grade spiritually and morally. As a result, when they look at their religion, they think it doesn't amount to much, which probably is true, and they throw it all overboard. What we need is a simul- taneous development of the spiritual, mental, social, and physical nature, such as the Bible records about Christ, He increased in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and man . This is the object of true Christian education. Is not this a cause to which we should willing- ly devote ourselves? Let every one of us show a real spirit of Christian loyalty to our church schools and see what a difference it will make in the coming years and even in eternity,:G. H. THE Literary Due to the decrease in the enrollment this year, it was decided to combine some of the literary societies. The different 'societies as they were carried on this year were known as the Bryan-Delphian Ccollegej, the Excelsior, and the Victorian-Philomathean facademyj. Work among the societies has been very interesting. Every member feels that he has profited by joining a society and a keen interest has been shown throughout the school year. For those of us who cannot return next year there is a tinge of regret as we look forward to the last meeting of the society, wishing we could spend another year as members of the respective literary societies. With the coming of another school year there would be no question whether I should join a literary society or not. We would only be too glad to have the privilege of joining one of these societies in order to participate in and enjoy the many beneficial programs. Those who join a literary society do so for the purpose not only of being entertained, but also of developing the talents entrusted to them, besides entertaining and instructing others. The programs have been of various types: Parliamentary law drills, nature programs, religious programs, contests, literature studies, and character studies. Each society gave at least two public programs during the year. One public program was in the form of an extemporaneous speaking contest between the two academy societies. The Excelsiors were crowned victors in this contest. Prof. Bender, under the auspices of the Bryan-Delphian Society gave an illustrated lecture on birds which was attended by members of the other societies, faculty members, and outside visitors. An important part of the literary work is the constructive criticism received. Everyone was naturally rather shy of this part of the program at first, but now we have learned to take it for the value it contains. FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE DEBATE An event of considerable annual interest is the debate between teams from the College classes. This year the question was Resolved that England should grant dominion status to India immediately . It was affirmed by the Sophomore team, Ralph Bontrager, George 1-Iolderman, and Olive Miller, and denied by LARK 31 Freshman-So phomo rc Debate Bryan-Delphian Victorian-Philomathean Excelsior the Freshmen, Ivan Lind, Ernest Weaver, and Dorothy Kauffman. The teams found the sub- ject a big one and put some real hard work into it. The debate itself aroused a good in- terest. Prof. Erb sponsored the Freshmen and Prof. Bender the Sophomores. As usual, Prof. Erb's team won the decision, and the freshmen were declared winners. 32 THE LARK -,-Q nuv Senior Team Sophomore Team BASEBALL Baseball is one of the sports that does not hold a very prominent place in the sports calendar of other schools but is still dear to the hearts of the students and alumni of Hesston. After the diamond was put in shape last fall, the boys had a very interesting series of games among themselves. The teams were 'called the Athletics and the Cardinals . The Athletics finally won the series at 4 games to 2, but only after some very close games had been played. The Varsity also had a few practice games with the alumni who were not quite in their class. This spring the team has been prac- ticing faithfully, and, although rounding into shape slowly, we hope to show the Alumni some real baseball in the annual Commencement Series. Athletics MEN'S BASKET-BALL Games won Games lost Percentage Seniors 6 2 .750 College 4 4 .500 Sophomores 2 6 .250 Many of last yea1 s stars did not appear on the court when basket ball season opened. On account of this it was found necessary to put several cl-asses together to make one team. The T. T. T. committee carefully made this division which placed the Academy Fresh- men with the College team, and the Juniors with the Seniors making competition which was thrilling for basketball fans of the cam- pus to watch. A Varsity team was also select- ed of stars from the three class teams, and, of the three Annual Alumni-Varsity games played, the Alumni were successful in edging out two. Carl Roupp led the individual scor- ing in the Inter-class games played With an average of 11.5 points per game. Norman Zook followed close with a point average of 10 points per game. When Short-Term opened it became evi- dent that some of the newcomers were not at all awkward on the basket ball court. They immediately organized a team and gave sev- eral of the class teams close competition. A number of other games were also arranged at times when the schedule was not filled. During the entire basketball season, a fine spirit of sportsmanship was manifested by each team whether winner or loser, and we hope that basket ball will continue to be a leading game at this institution. 0 Volleyball has held a very prominent place this spring when the weather was not fit for any other sport. A tournament was arranged but has not been played off yet. THE LARK 33 LADIES' ATHLETICS This year the girls did not have a regular gymnastic class but got their exercise on the point system. There are many ways of getting those necessary gym points. Many enjoy their almost daily hikes, others play tennis, and still others enjoy best of all to play a game of basket ball. Basket ball is the word this year, although volley ball found a small place. It seems the girls don't find enough action in playing vol- ley ball. Since not all of the classes were able to produce a full team, we had no inter-class tournament. To take the place of the inter- class tournament the T. T. T. committee divided the players into three teams which were called the Larks, Cardinals, and Blue- birds. The three teams proved to be evenly matched. Two rounds were played, the La1'ks win- ning the first round and the Cardinals the second. TENNIS Tennis has been rather lacking in interest, due mostly to the weather which prevented playing mulch of the time. This spring a perpetual tournament was organized which has succeeded in regaining some of the lost interest. The perpetual tournament idea is popular, because one is never out of the running. Prof. Burkhart has held his position at the top of the ladder thus far and continues to make it warm for any who try to assail his position. We believe that tennis is a very wholesome sport and hope that it will continue to hold its position in the sport life of this school. TRACK Saturday, May 21, was an ideal day for the annual Track and Field Meet. Considering the fact that only nine men competed in the eleven events, the Meet was a success. Five records were broken. Lyle Yost lowered the time for the 220 yd. hurdles one second. His time was 31 2-5 seconds. He made the 100 yard dash in 11 3-5 seconds, bettering the old mark by 3-5 seconds. Norman Zook broke his own broad jump record, making 18 ft. 81A in. He also added M in. to the high jump record, making 5 ft., 4 in. Ordo Troyer reduced his Larks Cardinals Bluebirds lg- time for the mile 3-5 seconds, his new record being 5 min. 42 2-5 sec. The college freshmen won the meet with a total of 31 points. Norman Zook was the high point man with 27 points. 0 The horseshoe tournament also held the interest of a small group of players. The winners still cannot be decided. 34 THE LARK College News Olive, Wilma, and La Vera Miller, Lela Stutznian, and Norma Brenneman were enter- tained at supper Friday evening April 22, at the home of Ella and Ethel Risser. The following girls took Sunday dinner April 24, at Green Gables: Verle Hershberger, Opal Meyer, Zella Yost, Ella Mae Weaver, Erma Kauffman, Lois Kauffman, Anabel Beck, Ella and Ethel Risser. The following attended a program at the Christian Church in Newton, given by the Boys Glee Club of Phillip's University at Enid, Oklahoma: Ethel Risser, Ella Mae Weaver, Olive Miller, La Vern Miller, Darrel I-Iolderman, and Norman Zook. 1. Ella Mae Weaver, Fannie Schrock, Ella and Ethel Risser, and Ernest Weaver attended the King Reunion at Hutchinson, Saturday April 30. ' ' Several students drove to the Yoder Church Tuesday evening May 3, where Bro. C. F. Derstine preached. Prof. Byler's college and academy sociology classes made a trip to Hutchinson Thursday afternoon May 5. They went through the Kansas State Industrial Reformatory, the candy factory, and paper factory. Some of the girls were quite disappointed when they were not given some of the candy to sample. After going through the paper factory, all contended that they would never be seen having paper in their mouths. Verle Hershberger entertained about 15 girls at a slumber party Friday night April 29, at the Byler Brooder House . Ella Mae and Ernest Weaver went home Sunday May 8, to attend the wedding of their sister, Myrtle. The Excelsior Literary Society had its out- ing Friday evening May 6. At four o'clock in four cars we left the campus and drove to a grove about four miles north-west of Hess- ton. Although made to flee to the cars as a refuge from a shower for a few minutes, an enjoyable time was had. The eats committee had prepared an excellent feed consisting of hamburgers and buns, pickles, potato salad, oranges, ice-cream, cake, and punch. We had an impromptu program and also enjoyed sev- eral games. Mrs. E. A. Miller and Kathryn of La Junta, Colo., spent several days visiting their daughters and sisters, Olive and Wilma Miller, at the College. Mrs. Miller came to Kansas to attend the funeral of her brother M. E. Hostetler at Wichita. Friends of Katheryn Harder, student here several years ago, will be interested to learn of her marriage April 13, to Gustav Harder. They will reside near Benton, Kansas. Edith Entz, Waldo Harder, and Gerhard and Alfred Busenitz attended the wedding at Newton. Friday evening May 6, the Victorian- Philomathean Literary Society with their sponsor, Prof. D. D. Driver, and family piled into cars and went to Paul V0gt's grove for a picnic. A heavy shower of rain interrupted the program which was formally adjourned to the gym. The salad, sandwiches, ice-cream, and crushed strawberries tasted just as good inside. Mrs. Sam D. Miller, Jet, Oklahoma, paid her son and daughter, La Vern and La Vera Miller, a short visit at the College. The Public Speaking Program, given by the college public speaking class Friday, May 6, while not largely attended because of rain, was highly educational and was thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended. Topics discussed were Moonlight Facts , The Land Divided- the World United , The Amana Society , The Power of Suggestion , The Eskimosu, and The Stamp Collector . Fannie Hostetler, Fannie Schrock, Mary Yoder, Jesse Roth, and Marcus and Ivan Lind were Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mrs. Barbara Zink May 8. Katie Saltzman spent the week-end April 30-May 1 at Yoder, Kansas, visiting friends. The college sophomores and academy seniors have co-operated this year in buying a new 14th edition of the Encyclopedia Britan- nica which will be presented, beautifully encased, as a gift to the school. On Saturday May 14, the academy juniors, sophomores, and freshmen combined for their annual class outing at Halstead. We never had so much fun in all our lives was the report when they returned. Some of the upper clzzcsrncn did their share of preparation by greasing their plates with oleo and by adding several things to the lunch which are usually not included in picnic dinners. Abe Troyer, our Fix-it man, has been spending quite a bit of his time beautifying the campus-mowing the lawn with the aid of the Campus Mule, and trimming the hedges. THE LARK 35 The college biology class made a trip to the Sand Hills on Saturday May 21 to collect insects and flowers for nature study projects. The fast approaching Commencement brings feelings of sadness mingled with those of joy. Our family this year has been small, but we have had some very good times to- gether. Friendships have been formed that will not be forgotten soon. On the whole, we are quite well agreed that this year has been the best yet . Vernon Roth, who has been ill for several days, was taken to the Bethel Hospital in Newton, May 23 for observation. The Ladies' Chorus rendered their program at the Brethren Church in Newton Sunday. A number of times when fresh straw- berries appeared on the tables for dinner we were convinced that a garden on the campus is a pretty good thing. Just two days until exams begin! Some folks seem to have plenty of time while others are getting ready for that last mad rush. 36 THE Green LIFE IN GREEN GABLES The school year of 1931-32 has been one that will be long remembered by the thirty regular students Cfifteen girls and fifteen boysj who lived in Green Gables. A small family for dormitory life, but no less an in- teresting one. Each one brought his own peculiar likes and dislikes with his particular expression and emphasis on life. Altogether there was formed a beautiful circle, out of which any one person would have been sadly missed. A commendable attitude of sympathy, cooperation, and good will existed thruout the year, with perhaps a few exceptions. But as a whole, the group was such that any one could feel glad to work among. Fun and frolic had their places, but we en- deavored at all times to keep uppermost a spirit of loyalty to Christ and the church. Daily devotional in the dining hall at 6:30 A. M. marked the opening of the day. Regular chapel services and evening prayer circles had their places also. Each Thursday evening at 7:00 the Y. P. C. A. had charge of the weekly prayer meeting. These with a regular private devotional life made ample provision for the spiritual side of life. Of course, as we review the year together, there are many times and occasions where we would desire to have done differently. Mistakes are sure to occur at one time or another. But we are always confident that God over rules all things and out of our consecrated efforts-will be able to get to himself glory. May He abundantly bless and definitely lead in the work at this place.-Mrs. I. E. Burkhart, Matron. DORMITORY LIFE It takes a heap o' livin' in a house to make it home writes Edgar Guest, and we do a heap 0' livin' here in the Dormitory but it isn't exactly like home. We have been very well satisfied, though, to call it home for these nine months, and it is with regret that we think of leaving it. The association here is helpful to the de- velopment of our better selves. Those times we have spent in the other girls rooms visiting and discussing various things together with all the tricks and jokes we played on each other make life in Green Gables very interesting. Almost every evening at 6:40 we hear the Gables gong ringing for Prayer Circle. These are very profitable minutes for the development of our Christian life. Sometimes there are only a few who can meet together this way, but we have been wonderfully blessed in our Prayer Circle. 'We girls appreciate the kindness and patience that has been shown toward us by the matrons. They have done well in taking mother's place in our lives these many weeks. We will never know how many times we have been saved from mistakes and things we would have regretted had they not been here to advise and help us with our problems. Edgar Guest also says that in this real home there will be a heap o' sun and shadow and I think you can guess that sometimes there is a little shadow with the sunshine so according to the poet we feel that Green Gables is a pretty good temporary home. -Alice M. Detwiler. DORM LIFE ON THIRD As time draws near for school to begin in the fall and the students gather around the campus here at Hesston, one of the first thoughts of every non-resident student who expects to room in the dorm is which room will be assigned to him and who will be his roommate. The boys are assigned rooms on the third floor of Green Gables. Right here is where many boys get their first real, valuable ex- perience in keeping their room fit to live in. Most of the young men prove to be real good house keepers-for men-by keeping their rooms clean and tidy. Happenings and experiences are about the same as they would be any Where else with a group of boys that get fed good and do very little manual labor. The fun, jokes, and pranks all go to help make things more in- teresting and pleasant. Occasionally a game of hot hand proves to be a great help to settle our dinners. As we come from practically all parts of the United States we have a great many dif- ferent customs and practices at the beginning of the year, but by the close of school we have learned to consider the rights of others, and have adapted ourselves to each others ideals until we live together as brothers here at Green Gables. THE LARK 39 and said, As ye have done to the least of these, ye have done it unto me . Love envieth not. He is a generous man who envies not. Lose no chance of giving pleasure, for we pass through this world but once, and any good we do must be done now. There is only one thing the Christian need envyfthe large, rich, generous soul which en- vieth not. After having learned Patience, Kindness, and Generosity, we need to put a seal on our lips and forget all the good things we have done. Humility is the fourth great building stone in our temple of Christian character. The fifth ingredient is perhaps a strange one to our Summum Bonum -Courtesy, love in society, love in relation to etiquette Love doth not behave itself unseemlyf' Car- lyle said of Robert Burns that there was no truer gentleman in all Europe than the ploughman-poet. Burns was courteous to even the mouse and the daisy. Because of that sparkling diamond in his life he could fre- quent the very presence of kings. Courtesy is love in the little things. Love is not easily provoked -Good Tem- per. The peculiarity of ill-temper is that so often it is a vice of the virtuous, so often the one blot on an otherwise noble character. No form of vice-not worldliness, not greed of gold, not even drunkenness itself-does more to unehristianize our communities, embitter life, devastate homes, or wither up men and women, for ill temper stands alone in sheer misery-producing power. To the eye of Him who is Love, a sin against love must be many times more base than any other sin. A want of patience, a want of kindness, a want of generosity, and a want of courtesy are all symbolized in one flash of ill temper. Hence, we must overcome ourselves. Guilelessness and Sincerity are recognized in a moment as indispensible attributes to mag- nificent Christian character. It is wonderful to think that if we will be, we can be of the few left in this hard world who Think no evil . Love Thinketh no evil , but sees the bright side, puts the best construction on every act. The sphere of our influence reaches out upon the man who needs an upward lift, and to the degree in which we believe in him, will he become a better man and regain his self respect, for our ideal of what he is, becomes to him a pattern of what he is to become. He who loves all that is good will love truth no less than he loves men. 'Love re- joiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth.' Here Sincerity is the best qualifying word we have to express what Paul meant. However, it includes the selfrestraint which refuses to make capital out of the faults of others, the charity which delights not in ex- posing the weaknesses of others, but 'Cover- eth all things'g the sincerity of purpose which endeavors to see things as they really are, and iejoices to find them better than suspicion or rumor announced. This then, is the analysis of love. Love is everything! Patience, Kindness, Generosity, Good Temper, Courtesy, Guilelessness, Sincer- ity, all are parts of that great whole-Love, without any one of which the character is not full, not balanced. Classmates, the business of our lives is to have these elements of love fitted into our characters. The supreme task to which we have dedicated ourselves in the world-the building of character-affects not only ourselves, but every individual with whom we come in contact. Consequently, let us build with care. Spaulding says, We will find ourselves where we seek ourselves -either in matter or in mind, either in the low world of mere sensation and base desire, or on that height where souls are transfigured by truth and love. Perfection, indeed, is beyond our reach, but they who strive to love, strive to acquire perfect virtues-taste a peace and joy in life of which many have hardly a conception. To the future we look with expectation, and see promises full of prosperity and progress. The ambitions we so long have carefully mold- ed and planned are nearing the testing time. We see greater days ahead, full of advance- ment and greater achievement. The world is crying for men and Women with a purpose in their hearts, with high ambitions and great hope. There always has been and forever will be a need for men and women who have build- ed on a solid rock foundation-Christian character. Let us continue in the ideals and principles set up by our Alma Mater that we may be able to say with Browning, Grow old along with me! The best is yet to be, The last of life, for which the first was made: Our times are in his hand Who saith, A whole I planned, Youth shows but halfg Trust God, see all, nor be afraid! THF LARK SOME DAILY HAPPENINGS Marcus L.-Sweeping the porch and steps. Aline S.-No time for recreation, but al- ways studying. George H.-Always has time for tennis, but a busy man when it comes to the Lark. Ralph B.-Getting into friendly spats with the dishwashers-and such results sometimes. Olive M.-Broadcasting sweeping-compound prior to sweeping. Darrel H.-Slipping into his seat in ge- ometry class about four minutes after bell time. La Vern M.-Catching insects. David P.-Typing his autobiography. Sanford K.-Having a committee meeting. Ellen H.- I clon't do anything twice except eat. Fannie S.- Pass the salt, please. 0 CALENDAR fContinued from page 235 April 2, Bro. Milo Kauffman appointed President of Hesston College and Bible School. April 3, Prof. and Mrs. Paul Erb and fam- ily leave for Calgary, Alberta. April 7, Bro. J. D. Minninger speaks in Thursday evening devotional meeting on Prayer Changes Things. April 10, Dormitory dishes get first proper washing according to Ralph Bontrager and Vernon Roth. April 18, Dean Edward Yoder is taken to hospital for appendicitis operation. April 21, George and Darrell Holderman are called to La Junta because of the death of their aunt, Lydia I-Ieatwole. May 5, College and Academy sociology classes, sponsored by their teacher, Prof. By- ler, visited Kansas State Industrial Reform- atory, candy, and paper factories at Hutchin- son. May 6, College public speaking class gives program at the College. May 8, Dean Yoder returns home from hos- pital. May 11, Geo. Holderman invites guests for dinner. Boils the asparagus three hours. May 26, Semester exams begin. May 27, Commencement week begins. June 1, Last day of school. Girls' annual Ball Game. THE LARK 41 Alumni Supplement Faculty and students are glad to welcome former students to Hesston. The following alumni and ex-students visited the college recently: Mildred, '29, and Alida, '30, Vogt, and Agnes Graber, '28, and Lilly Stucky, Wil- liam Zehr, '30, and Mr., '26, '30, and Mrs. flda Hostetler, '26J Harold Sommerfeld. Esther I-Ielmuth, '27, visited with her sister Ada over the week-end April 24. Vera Hallman, '30, missionary to South America, who has been unable to return to her work because of ill health, is improving sufficiently so that she is able to be at work in her home community again. Mr., '22, and Mrs. CMinnie Swartzendruber, '22J J. D. Graber, missionaries on furlough from India, are at present making their home in Manson, Iowa. Faculty and students of Hesston College are looking forward to hav- ing them at Hesston during commencement. Edwin Weaver, '26, who has been attending the Biblical Seminary at New York, plans to spend the summer at his home near Hesston. On account of the ill health of Mrs. Kan- agy, '22, Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Kanagy are hav- ing a vacation from their strenuous duties at the Chicago Mission this summer. Margaret Horst, '22, who has been teaching at Bloomfield, Montana, the past year, Went to Iowa City, Iowa, to visit her brother Dan who is in the hospital at that place. Alumni and ex-students at Mennonite Hospital: Lina Kauffman, Elizabeth Kulp, '29, Martha Hershey, '31, Mary Frey, '27, Dorothy Miller, Nora Miller, '18, Lucretia Stutzman, Rhoda Yoder, '22, Orpha Zimmerman, '29, Pearl Detwiler, '28, Verda Shenk, '27, Margaret Miller, Maude Swartzendrubcr, '31, Lettie Wenger, '31, CENTER: Three '29ers, Orpha Zimmerman, Dessie Troyer, Elizabeth Kulp. LOWER: Mr. '15, and Mrs. Portus Brubaker and David Eldon at their home near Sagrada, Mo. 42 THE LARK , LOYAL FRIENDS .J 0. ' MA. ,l .f1.4 I ' r.. . JJ... G- f f ' V, . f . .-.. .-.f. . . 1... 1 ..f- on-A ....'.. .e df . 1. ' 14--11451-1!4ZZ I ll - 1 Q 4 LOYAL ALUMNI Em! CAQLH-.V I ' ,115 c Y-Z ' ' Z 044155411 eenpwbfsr Lay 3406.1 img., ,gamgri .Jaw 'MALI 1 1QA4zz1.l- E. .L 4.12 .+ ,, .. .1f..,,.. ... Erich famfeyfzfflfqfer -4nfr.4.1fSr, Bfpyfwqfq - zwwg 7.14.-LN-1-urn 0- -6,4-...z .1 vm, dau. A':.U'm.....,6p dim'-L 77'-aztiaf '30 Emily, '18, and Melva, '22, Harder visited friends in Hesston the first part of May. Ruth Bender, '27, is spending the summer at the home of Dean, '17, '20, and Mrs. fEstie Miller, '18J Edward Yoder. Dean Yoder is at home again convalescing from an operation for appendicitis. Roy King, '15, of Haddon Heights, N. J. attended the King reunion at Hutchinson and spent some time visiting relatives and friends in Hesston. Phyllis Maurine is the daughter of Mr., '25, and Mrs. fLeah Erb, '24, '26J Alvin Yordy. She was born on May 10. Allen Erb, '11, held meetings at Larned, Kansas, May 8 to 15. Mrs. Erb, fEstel1a Cooprider, 'lll accompanied Mr. Erb' to Larned and then came on to Hesston to visit relatives and friends and to attend the wedding of Beulah Hostetler and William Bontrager. Helen Epp, '22, accompanied her sister Agnes to California, where Agnes expects to Spend the summer. , A rock garden will make the back yard of M. A. Yoder's, '23, '25, home a beautiful spot. Mr. Yoder's spare moments are spent search- ing for rocks for this garden. Allie Miller, '21, '28, who has been teaching in Cheraw, Colorado the last two years, plans to spend part of her vacation at Colorado Springs. Richard Miller, '25, is going to teach the fifth and sixth grades of the Matheson School in Matheson, Colorado, next year. A Alvin Yordy, '25, plans to attend Kansas University this summer. Eva Cooprider, '25, and Corinna Yoder, '22, are making plans to spend the summer at Emporia, and Orpha Cooprider, '27, Anna Hertzler, '21, and Pete Shellenberger, '25, plan to attend Bethel Col- lege at Newton. Mr., '25, and Mrs. fGladys Benell, '25J Edward Roupp and little daughter and son, and Mr., 28, '31, and Mrs. CGertrude Troyer, '28J Paul Roupp visited with relatives at Hesston, Sunday, May 8. WEDDING BELLS On April 24, Freda Brunk, '29, became the bride of Floyd Miller. They will make their home for the summer with Mr. Miller's par- ents at Garden City, Missouri. Albert Shellenberger, '22, and Arvella Teter were married at Goodland, Kansas, on February 19. Mr. Shellenberger has been elected as principal of the Matheson School in Colorado for next year. At present they are at home at Flagler, Colorado. Ada McFarland, '28, was married to Floyd Lehman at the home of her parents on May 1. Mr. and Mrs. Lehman will be at home on a farm north of Halstead. On Sunday, May 8, Leo Hostetler, '27, anal Myrtle Weaver were married. They plan to make their home on a farm near Harper. William Bontrager, '29, and Beulah Hos- tetler, '29, were married on May 12. On this same day a double wedding took place in Alberta, Canada, when Florence Erb, '29, be- came the bride of Willis Yoder, and Stella Erb became the bride of Willard Hartzler. Floyd KauHman, '28, and Ida Troyer, '28, announced their marriage to take place on May 26. They will make their home at Minot, North Dakota. Another wedding announced for May 26 THE LARK 43 was that of Sylvan Yoder, '27, '30, and Alta Mae Miller. They will spend the summer in Seward, Nebraska, and after September 1 will be at home in Wolford, North Dakota. Another announcement revealed the fact that Alta Zimmerman, '22, and Chaney Hos- tetler were to be married sometime in July . Leroy Gingerich, '27, and Mary Alice Driver, '27, were married on Wednesday, May 18. They will make their home with the bricle's mother for the present. Leroy is teaching again next year. To all the above the alumni extend con- gratulations and best wishes for the future. CAN INDIA BE WON FOR CHRIST? Joseph D. Graber '22 One hears and reads many optimistic state- ments regarding India's movement toward Christ, and these by men prominent in reli- gious and evangelistic circles, men of long experience in India. There are without a doubt many signs of a turning away from ancient, hide-bound Hinduism. Multitudinous cases may be cited of an ever-growing sym- pathy toward Christian ideals, and an increas- ing reverence for the person Jesus Christ. Certainly educated, thinking India has moved from the stage of opposition to the stage of tolerance in her attitude toward Christ and His religion. It is a general experience throughout In- dia that when the Gospel is presented fairly and positively, without unnecessarily arous- ing the ire of the listeners by comparisons showing other religions in a bad light or by slandering other faiths and systems, the Gos- h 9. 1 49, a .5 W . Some Alumni missionaries to foreign fields: Top left to right: flndiaj Mr., '25, and Mrs. fEsthcr Kulp, '23, '27J Milton Vogt, Merle and Lnverng Dr. Friesen, '16, with two Indian children: Mary Wenger, '15, Mr., '22, and Mrs. QMinnie Swurtzendruber, 'ZZJ J. D. Graber with their Hindu teacher. Lower: Uapanj Gertrude Byler, '20g flndiaj Ada Hartzler, '22: CS. AJ Vera Hallman, '30, with Salina Gamber and the Orphanage children, HESSTON COLLEGE AND BIBLE SCHOOL Gives A Helpful environment for development of Christian Character. An adequate preparation for Christian Service. HESSTON STATE BANK capitol and Surplus 325,000 HE-SSTON MARKET QQQQSTH Groceries, Meats, Fruits ERVICE . Phone 18 M. A. Yoder, Prop. G. F. 'DOEWS, Casluer POSTOFFICE STORE S. N. NUNEMAKER DR' A' J' WEDEL SUNDRIE-S STATIONERY Hesston Kansas Hesston Kansas HESSTQN RAZOOK BROTHERS Slllldellts' H6aCiqLl2l,1'lLe1'S MEYER P Two Stores A' C' ' mp' Moundridge Hesston E. G. 85 Flour, Shorts, Bran 8: All Kinds of Building Material C031 Glass, Paint, Oils and Coal L, L, KNQTT Hegston Kansas Phone 15-22 Hesston KING FISHER HESSTON GAZETTE HESSTON MILLING CO. J.w.HuFFMAN, JR., Mgr. Ed. Seeds. Feed Sz Produce. ' S bs .- t- - 31.50 Custom Grmdmg 85 Feed Mlxlng Specialupridepcldiiinlgrlgimmmencement Phone 67-22 R. S. Troyer, Prop. Job Printing C- HERTZLER V. A. GOODING Well Drilling Contractor Prices Reasonable Over 20 years in this Community HESSTON KANSAS Wear - u Well Shoes THE CITIZENS' STATE BANK Moundrid ge, Kansas Capital Sz Surplus 361,250.00 Safety with Service that Satisfiesv High Class Shoe Repairing- dyeing - shining ' THE LARK 45 pel is received gladly and the crowd is always asking to hear more. I heard a powerful evangelistic message presented before the gentry and state officials of a native state within our own mission area in which Christ was held up uncompromisingly and in which the closing appeal was made from Acts 4:12, There is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. But there was no apparent resentment and a dozen scripture portions were quickly sold at the close of the service while invitations to hold more such meetings were profusely offered. A number of years ago a man was hissed off the platform in a meeting of the India National Congress for mentioning the name of Christ. In a recent meeting of the same organization there were at least fifty references to Christ and Christian principles. An orthodox Hindu in speaking of a Mohammedan said, He does not take a Christian attitude . Gandhi is ever and always being likened to, not Ram, Buddah, Mohammed or Krishna, but to Christ. The leaven has worked deep into the life and soul of India. Such are indeed the facts but the truth they teach will only be found in their interpreta- tion. The heart of India is not satisfied and its longings are not fulfilled in Hinduism. She is seeking, and in her groping in the dark she has seen a gleam of light in Christ. As she follows the gleam and with ever unfolding glory, the true light breaks upon her she is not always prepared to follow the whole way. Christ on the cross has a magnificent appeal but the words of Christ to take up your cross and follow ME are sometimes inter- preted as a hard saying. Just because India has become tolerant is no indication that the next step of full accept- ance will be taken soon. There will always be those, however, with the courage of their con- victions who will 'be able to testify with a said, I do not set He is the first and South India convert who Jesus among the many. the last. He is the hand that reaches out of the dark to clasp the hand of man as he gropes We have called to in the dark after God. mute silencesg they have not answered us. But Jesus is the voice from within the vail answering our cry ...... I must must propo- gate Him! I must share Him! The present political upheaval makes an early realization of a Christian India appear impossible. Christianity is still considered 2. foreigner's religion and as such is subject to the same disfavor and boycott as foreign merchandise. In the near future a predomin- antly Hindu government, as a result of the agitation for home rule, may possibly bring certain disabilities on the expansion of the Church in India, and, more remotely, there is also the danger in India of an irreligious state, like Russia today, making the profession and propagation of any religion extremely difficult. But even though these dangers exist and may in the fu-ture become a real menace to Mis- sions they are inoperative at present and mis- sionaries work on in the hope that somehow the way for the spread of the Gospel in India will always remain open. What I have said thus far applies to the thinking mind of India. The mind of the il- literate masses has not yet arrived at this stage, at least not in our own mission area. There is no opposition to the preaching of the Gospel to be sure, but we fear this liberal spirit is born more of indifference than of tolerance. The mentality of an ordinary vil- lage crowd repels one like a wall of cold stone. Ignorant, suspicious of all that is new, caste and custom bound, in the meshes of false religion and fear of spirits-their minds are not open to the Gospel. The appeal of Christ cannot get to their hearts as it should. The foregoing paragraph was written sev- eral years ago. The nationalist movement has shaken even this wall of stone. It is the universal testimony of all our missionaries who spent a part of this last winter on evan- gelistic tour in the villages that there is more openness to the message than ever before. There have been more cases of actual convic- tion and earnest inquiry than in previous years. The people of the villages were awak- ened from indifference by the strong propa- ganda of the nationalists promising the dawn of a new day through political freedom. They were disappointed in this but their lethargy has been destroyed and new hopes have been stirred in their breasts. This has brought about a new attitude toward the preaching of the Gospel. Can India be won for Christ? She is mov- ing Christ-ward. Certainly God has not left all these years of faithful missionary and na- tive, Christian testimony barren. India can be won and is being won, but the task is but begun. To accomplish it takes the spirit of Paul when he purposed to preach the Gospel in Rome also, CAN YOU IMAGINE? Ordo alone in the telephone of- fice? Ellen really embarrassed? Dorothy coming to biology class on time? ' Ernest studying a period with- out a nap? Lois without that concerned and worried look? Wilma and Lela washing dishes without being disturbed by some one who thinks he knows how to wash them in a better way? Mr. Erb discontented with such a bunch? Christian Deiner keeping still in geometry class? Sanford King not day dreaming in Study Hall? 2 .I , V-l . X. 1882 I-V un sfzm e Dalry Pro due If-S' f 1 X ll lf' . ,Lift , 51 9 4! is ev 'T H Ti 9 we j il 5 A M 125-gf - Qx . N . 'I 1 ll If I ! ll K 1 XXX .1 Geo. C. Christopher Wichita, Kansas Bill H. to Prof. Wall: I can tell you how much water to the gallon goes over Niagara Falls per minute. Manufacturers Prof. Wall: Well, that's fine. How Eclipse Concrete Machinery much goes overly! Structural Kr Reinforcing Steel Bill H-1 F0u1' quarts '00 the 8311011-U W Hesston College and Bible School Invites You It Offers You for 1932-1933 1. Christian workers' courses in Bible study, Bible Doctrines, Missions, Personal Work, Church History, Sunday School Work, and Theology. 2. Four years accredited Academy work. Accredited College Freshman courses. 4. Six weeks Special Bible Term. Student expenses will be greatly reduced this year. Board and room at slightly more than cost. Tuition and other expenses reduced. We want to make it possible I for you to attend. PLAN TO BE HERE For information write the President, Hesston College, Hesston, Kansas. EWTO SPRINKER MORTUARY MENNONITE MUTUAL Phone 87 FIRE INSURANCE CO. NEWTON KANSAS NEWTON KANSAS Kansas Gas Sz Electric Co. The Jo Mar At Your Service Dairies Company Electricity is Cheap Select Dairy Productsn DICKEY DRUG COMPANY, Established 1871. WILL MAY Good shoes for everybodyi' .61 .1 f 11 44 Moc ,,:..,.,.QL.. ' ..1.' 7.n..,,' .2', ' -A-41, .312 .,.,i, A J.. 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