Montreat Anderson College - Agape / Sundial Yearbook (Montreat, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 42 of the 1926 volume:

THE SUN DIAL 3 grounds give abundant opportunity to live out of doors; and the tennis courts, basket ball and volley ball courts, athletic field, the lake, and the numerous beautiful mountain trails give abundant opportunity for each girl to take the exercise she likes best. No one can come under the influ- ence of the Montreat teachers with- out being inspired by the high ideals constantly held up to them. The number of teachers in proportion to the number of pupils makes it possible for each pupil to receive individual attention from their instructors, not only in the classroom, but also in helping them to solve many of their individual problems. Montreat offers no small field from which a student may choose to equip herself for her life work. The Normal Department prepares girls to become efficient teachers, using only the best and most modern methods of instruc- tion. The Junior College course ap- peals to the student who wishes to go to some other school later and take her degree, or to one who wishes this work as a foundation for a course in which she intends to specialize. Courses in Home Economics, Stenog- raphy and Typewriting have been of- fered as electives in several courses. These studies widen our curriculum and meet the problem of the individ- ual differences. The student organizations furnish entertainment and develop initiative and self-reliance. Participation in student government, the literary soci- eties, Christian Endeavor, and the Christian Service Band gives training that prepares the girls for leadership in the communities in which they live. The most dominanting character- istics of our school, which some of the other schools lack, is the religious training. The students make the re- ligious activities a part of their daily life. They enter into them with zeal and earnestness, thus instilling into their hearts a truth which will guide them throughout life and a habit which is lacking in no educated, well developed, true citizen or Christian. A moral and religious standard is up- held by the student body, and they co-operate to keep it untainted and un- blemished. This phase of our school together with the others mentioned helps the student to aspire to better and nobler things and to live a richer, broader, and fuller life. THE STUDENTS' ORGANIZATION. On September 8th our school opened with an enrollment of too splendid girls and boys, all ready for work as evidenced by the look on their faces, and this readiness has been kept up all through the year. For the whole student body this has indeed been a happy year. YVe have worked and played together, and the fine Christian fellowship has meant much to all of us. The spirit of service and helpfulness has been predominant and we have grown closer to each other. As we come to the close of the year, we look back and think of those we selected to guide our Student Body during 1925-26. our Student Body officers. Elizabeth Hamilton, our president, has led us so lovingly and patiently that we have willingly followed her and given her our loyalty and co- operation. We give her a vote of thanks for a year of hard work in our behalf. Here’s to Ida Luttrell, our vice- president. No matter what is needed, one can always count on Ida. Her laughter and cheering word have made the heart of many a girl lighter. Emilic Miller, holding the office of secretary, has been most efficient. She is always interested in everyone and everything, and if she can help anyone she is happy to do so. She has a charm and a grace that we like, and has thrown all of her talents and natural ability into her work of help- ing to mke our school the best. Our treasurer has been Annie Sue Bost. and we couldn't have found a girl to perform the duties of that of- fice better than Annie Sue has done. Her suggestions are given at the most needed moment, and are just what everyone wanted but couldn’t think of. She has the faculty of making people want to do the proper thing and when it comes to securing funds —well. Annie Sue is right there. Words are inadequate to express our appreciation of our Student Body officers, for we know that theirs has been unselfish service to the school of schools, our Montreat Normal. As we come to the close of our school year we look back over it and cherish the dear memories that time can never dim. “Now we come to the end of our happy year. Near the time for departing, too. But it leaves a thought that is big and strong, With a wish that is kind and true. For memory has painted this happy year With colors that never fade, And we find at the end a thought so dear— The thought of the friends we have made.” IN iMEMORIAM During the past year Mon- treat has sustained a real loss in the death of Mrs. Thomas II. Gaither. For more than a year we had felt that her feet were touching the border of the City of God, and that soon she would pass through the valley of the shadow of death, and on Ar- mistice Day this beloved and honored friend passed away. Mrs. Gaither was a staunch friend of the Montreat Normal School, both in sympathy and gifts; she was persistently loyal and optimistic as to its future and was one of its most liberal benefactors. She manifested a personal interest in tne individ- ual members of have helped to mold the life of many a young woman. She was a woman of singular grace and charm of manner and possessed in an unusual degree the gift of making and holding friends. Her charm of person- ality was balanced by rare judg- ment. She suffered none of the usual loss of enthusiasm of youth but retained her attrac- tive vivacity to the end. ’e shall miss her shrewd com- ments. her merry dashes of humor, and the cheerfulness and optimism with which her life was tilled. Her going has brought sorrow to our hearts, but our loss is Heaven’s gain. “The infirmities that come with the closing years Are but stepping stones that mark the way Into the land of eternal youth.” 4 THE SUN DIAL S. L. Woodward DEDICATION Asa token of our love and respect for Mr. Wood- ward, who by his kindly administration, his interest in the life of the students and his noble character, has won his nay into every heart, we affectionately dedicate this vol- ume of “ The Sun Dial. THE MONTREAT SUN DIAL Published Every Spring bp the Students of .Montreal Xo ratal School EDITORIAL STAFF Elizabeth Hamilton--Editor-in-chief Assistant Editor Editor N Social Editor Cinis Blaokbi rn.. Club Editor Umar Woodward__________Joke Editor Elizabeth Miller William Buckner ________Business Managers Mr . S. I.. Woof)ward_Faculty Advisor The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: The Lord make His face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The Lord lift up His countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.' —Numbers 6:23-26. The Staff takes this opportunity to thank those advertisers who have so ably supported us in a financial way. making this issue of The Sun Dial possible. A happy, joyous vacation to each and every one! Editorial Life of Lee. ROBERT E. LEE The picture that is dearest to the people of the South is that of a straight, soldierly figure seated on a gray horse. His firm-set mouth shows strength of character and determina- tion : his kindly eyes, with a touch of sadness, speak more than tongue can utter of unselfishness, sacrifice, and compassion for his people and for a lost cause. This man is Robert E. Lee. beloved and respected through- out the world, not only by men of his own party and opinion who fought and thought with him. but also by those most violently opposed to his views. It is natural that his own peo- ple should love and honor him as their leader in a struggle of intense bitter- ness, but that his enemies should share this regard and admiration is due solely to the man. His was a mag- nanimous nature which drew all men to him. When General Lee was, for the first time, in supreme command of a powerful army, it did not take the world long to discover that a great commander had been born. He soon acquired and held unbroken to the last “the entire confidence of his gov- ernment and the unquestioned and enthusiastic devotion of the army.” His career as a soldier terminated at Appomattox on April the eighth, eighteen sixtv-five. and across the many years there comes a picture in which we perceive the highest type of a military commander and the noblest conception of a Christian gen- tleman. As a soldier he was great, but the man himself was greater. No one was ever simpler, truer or more hon- est. Never beat there a heart warmer or more kindly than that of Lee. It is said that some good is born of every evil, and if there is one consoling thought concerning the dark days of our civil war. it is the thought that they revealed Lee to the world. “He emerges from out the clouds and darkness of war victorious, although the leader of a lost cause. He plucked triumph from failure and wore de- feat as if it were a crown of laurel.” Many men are great and good when at the height of their power, but to THE SUN DIM 5 Thk Staff this man was given the supreme test— defeat. He was indeed, “Caesar without his ambition, Frederick with- out his tyranny, Napoleon without his selfishness, and Washington without his reward.” Such was our great hero, and as time goes on and we honor his mem- ory, may the life of this man inspire us to sound more clearly in our own lives the keynote of his life—duty. As a military leader, he was un- surpassed. President Roosevelt said on one occasion. “The world has never seen better soldiers than those who followed Lee; and their leader will undoubtedly rank as, without any ex- ception, the very greatest of all great captains that the English-speaking people have ever brought forth, and this, although the last chief of his antagonists may himself claim to stand as the full equal of Marlbor- ough and Wellington.” The position which Lee occupied at the beginning of the war was unique and almost without parallel in human history. His high reputation for military skill and knowledge was so marked, his per- sonal and professional character so pure, his mind so sound, his faithful- ness to every duty so well established, that both governments sought to ob- tain his services. COMMENCEMENT CALENDAR Class Night, Saturday Evening, May 22nd at 8 o’clock. Class Plays, Friday Evening, May 28th at 8 o’clock Household Arts Exhibit and Re- ception, Saturday afternoon, May 29th, at 4 o’clock. Concert by Normal Choir and Piano Students, Saturday Evening, May 29th. at 8 o’clock. Baccalaureate Sermon. S u n d a y morning. May 30th, at 11 o’clock. Sermon before Christian Endeavor, Sunday Evening, May 30th, 7:30 o’clock. Commencement exercises, Monday Morning, May 31st, 10:00 o’clock. GRADUATING EXERCISES Processional “The Children of the King Are We” Mrs. Adams Invocation Scripture Reading Vocal Solos (a) O Sleep, Why Dost Thou Leave Me—from Semele” Handel (b) A Pastoral from “Rosalinda” Veracini (c) Sylvalin ............Sinding (d) The Star .............Rogers Mrs. Alice Cothran. Commencement Address Presentation of Diplomas Chorus—God of All Nature—“An- dante Cantabile” Tschaikowsky-Remick Normal Choir. Awarding of Bibles and Certificates Benediction 6 THE SI N DIAL SENIOR NORMAL Carolin f McEi.velx .... President R i bn Burton.....V.-President Minx a McCali....Sec. Treas. Miss Setser ...........Sponsor Lucille Gladney Jessie Jones Jessie Johnson Ruby Griffith Mary Griffith Mariam Cole Bernice Calhoun Elizabeth Miller Class Motto—“To be and not to -1K seem.” Colors—Lavender and white. Normal and College Graduating Class Carolyn McElveen. Kingstrcc, S. C. Women give nothing so liberal as their advice.” Normal Course “Callie —but oh. how much that name means to those who know her! Strong, determined, and command- ing: a good sport, always ready lor a laugh at the laughing time, she is one of those rare girls who can do almost anything with little notice and less material. A born leader, she is sure to mean much to her community and friends throughout life. Manager of Athletic Association '25. President of Philathea Literary Society '25. Joke Editor of “The Sun Dial” ‘25. President Senior Class '26. Social Editor of “The Sun Dial” '26. Captain of Baseball Team ’25. Lucilc Gladney, Pacolet. S. C. “She accomplishes more by prudence than others do by force.” Normal Course. Whether it be work or play. “Cindie” enters into it with the full- est intention of doing her part. True to her ideals, dependable in all things, and sound in her judgment, we know her to be a very conscien- tious girl. She has shown her desire for wisdom by her faithful and earn- est work in all her classes. In her future we see only prosperity for she is a girl of ability, a loyal friend and a consistent worker. Social Editor of “The Sun Dial. ’25. Member of the Tritonian Literary Society ’25. Marion Cole, Hazard, Ky. “Her heart is «as sound .as a bell, and her tongue is her clapper.” Normal Course. Always helping, never fretting, that characterizes Marion. Her du- ties are always a privilege and she accomplishes everything with a not- able thoroughness. Her unique man- ner makes her loved, and her high ideals command the respect of all. Member of Philathea Literary So- ciety ’25. Ruby Griffcth, Liberty, S. C. “Thoughts rule the world.” Normal Course. “A sweet, retiring maid.” and yet she possesses a strength and resolution seldom surpassed. She has a fine memory and a poise to be envied and striven for. Never does she try to place herself in the limelight, but she is ever willing to do what she can and whatever she undertakes she carries through to the best of her ability. Her life counts for the most in the school. Hernice Calhoun. Greenwood, S. C. “Happy am I. from care I'm free; Whv can’t thev all be content like me?” Normal Course. Bernice never worries about her lessons. Her life is “one eternal summer which never fades.” She is a winsome girl with brown eyes ami golden hair which bespeak of her carefree disposition and easy manner. Her greatest ambition is to have a “good time.” Member of Tritonian Literary Society ’25. Lillie Mae Gilstrap, Greenville, S. C. “The same today and forever.” Normal Course. With her calm smile and even temperament. Lillie Mae meets her tasks with a readiness which makes them seem like a joy. An ideal teacher she will be; for her person- ality will radiate in her class room THE SI N DIAL just «as it has among her fellow class- mates. Member of Tritonian Literary So- ciety ’25. Elizabeth Blakely Miller. Bl.ack Mountain. X. C. “Three-fifths of her genius, and two- fifths sheer fun.” College Course Grubber’s a sport, always ready to undertake anything “from mis- chief to real work.” She enters into all the activities of the school with zeal and enthusiasm and puts the thing through to the end. She has the art of making many friends through her frank manners and con- genial personality. With her sweet disposition and noble qualities, we predict for her a successful career in whatever field she may enter. dent Tritonian Literary Society '25. lina Club ’25. Sec. and Treasurer Sec. and Treasurer of South Caro- of Junior College Class '26. Presi Business Manager of The Sun Dial, ’25 and ’26. Ruby Leona Burton, Pleasant Lane, S. C. “1 slept and dreamt that life was beauty. I woke and found that life was duty. Normal ami College Course. Ruby's sweet manner and genial smile win for her the love of all, but those who know her best love her best. She is very capable and ef- ficient and stops at nothing less than the satisfaction of having made a success of all her undcratkings. President of Junior Class ’25. Philathea Society ’25. South Caro- lina Club '25. Vice-President of Senior Class ’25. Minnie McCall, Piedmont. S. C. “Small in stature but large in heart. Normal Course. You must know her to understand her. To her friends she is a delight- 7 ful companion and true pai and al- ways lends a helping hand whether it be in work or play. Her ready smile and gay conversation make her a large part of the “life of the school. Here’s to you “Fish” whether it be in teaching school or keeping house. Member of Tritonian Literary So- ciety '25. Vice-President of Junior Class ’25. Secretary and Treasurer of Senior Class ’26. Mary Griffeth. Liberty. S. C. “If silence be golden, her wealth is countless.” Normal Course. Mary is modest and gentle; true and loving. In her own quiet way she has a place in the heart of each girl and her life is full and rich in the finer things. Jessie Virginia Johnson. Greenville. S. C. “Her native charm, sincerity. Normal Course. “The form is too dry and the space is too limited” to tell you everything about her. but every heart is an abode for her and she lives for those she loves. Her persistent devotion to her studies is an added merit to the many others which she possesses. Member of Tritonian Literary Society ’25. Jessie Lillian Jones, Piedmont, S. C. “Live to love, laugh and learn.” Normal Course. Her smile and her laughter have won for her the love and friendship of every student and teacher. Just the sort of a girl who knows how to adapt herself to any place or circum- stance. She always docs her duty and then leaves the rest to take care of itself. Member of Philathea Literary So- ciet)' ’25. 8 THE SUN DIAL State—North Carolina County—Buncombe Town—Montrcat Wc, the Senior Class of the Mon treat Normal School, feeling that wc are about to depart from this our Alma Mater, wish to leave the af- fairs of our class in capable hands. We oo hereby dispose of our worth- less property in this our last will and testament. Item I. To the promising Senior Class of 1927. wc do hereby bequeath our ability to agree in class meetings, hoping that they will benefit by it more than we have. Item 11. To our beloved Miss Dickinson wc leave all our method note books to serve as a remembrance of our ability to write correctly what she tells us in class. Item III. Wc leave our senior privileges to the juniors, hoping that they will find what wc have looked for in vain. Item IV. I, Carolyn McElvccn, as Senior Class president, wish to leave my dignified position to Annie Bell Masdonald. To Mr. Wood- ward, I do bequeath all my old chew- ing gum, hoping he will get as much enjoyment chewing it in public as I have, especially in the class-room. To Marguerite White. I leave my place as champion on the baseball ground. Item V. 1. Minna McCall, real- izing that the things which I am about to give are vitally precious, beg that they be kept as valuable assets to be used sparingly. To Stella Ledford I will my abil- ity to distinguish verbs from nouns. To Alice Daniel I leave all the gold 1 have collected as treasurer of the senior class. Item VI. I. Elizabeth Miller, leave my ability to use big words to anyone who needs it to bluff the faculty. Item VII. I, Jessie Jones, leave my appetite for potato salad to Sarah Jenkins, hoping she will gain as much avoirdupois as I have. Item VIII. I, Lillie Mac Gil- strap. do will my adoration for preachers to Mary McCall. Item IX. I. Bernice Calhoun, be- ing in a charitable frame of mind, do will all of my lipstick, rouge and Mabellinc to Ruby Carter, hoping she will succeed in making herself as pretty as I have. Item X. 1. Mary Griffith (the most dignified senior), seeing the need, do will my dignity to Flo” Morgan. Item XL I. Marian Cole, do give my ability to gob” to Mattie Johnson. Item XII. To Mary Ella Mil- ner. I Jessie ojhnson, do leave my ability to do the most tedious steps of the Charleston, realizing that I will not need it in my future career as an old maid school-teacher. XIII. I. Lucille Gladney, wish to leave my high I. Q. to the faculty since they will need it while instruct- ing the wise “Sophs next year. Item XIV. I, Ruby Griffith, wish to leave my spirit of love and helpfulness to Bessie Cozart, provid- ing she use it wisely. Item XV. I. Ruby Burton, wish to leave my ability as a mathemetician to anyone who feels the need of it as I did in college algebra. XVI. Wc leave our best wishes to our Alma Mater for prosperity and success in the coming years. May she send out many more wise seniors. Having bequeathed all of our worldly possessions, we do hereby sign our names and affix our seal this the thirty-first of May. in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and twenty-six. (Signed) Senior Class Ruby Burton. lawyer. Witnesses: Chair—Table—Pen. SENIOR NORMAL CLASS PROPHECY After a careful glance at the spot- less white bed to see that my patient was a sleep. I sat down in an easy chair by the window and began to dream. To my great surprise, as I sat there in this dreamy mood a crystal ball appeared before my eyes. I could hardly perceive objects at first, but gradually they became more distinct and a strange scene met my eyes. On the main street of Green- wood was a ? ? shop. Gilstrap Beauty Parlor the sign read! Where had 1 seen this name before? Oh, yes, Lillie Mae Gilstrap. who was an old classmate of mine at the Montreat Normal. Being thus interested in the name, I focused my eye piercingly on the ball. Sure enough, there stood Lillie Mae working faithfully over a seemingly young girl. The girl had coal black hair, a thin line of eye- brows. and an attractive but much painted face. When Lillie Mae had finished with her. she said: Now. Miss Bernice Calhoun, I think you’ll look real bewitching at the dance to- night. It is amazing what a society lady you have made, and I wish to congratulate you on your engagement to Professor Young.” Little did 1 ever think that though Bernice tried hard enough to find a man, she would ever succeed in getting a professor. The scene shifted and a large, com- fortahlc-looking home came faintly into view, with these words. “Friend- ship Setthlemcnt,” written over the door. An elderly lady walked to- ward the door and her walk seemed familiar to me. Could this be Caro- lyn McElveen grown so old and keeping a home for old maids? I fear that this is true. She made her round through the home and stopped before a sad. pitiful-looking lady. Elizabeth Miller. Gracious! the rumor that I heard about T. rejecting Grubber for a chorus girl must have been true. What is this I see? A classroom of dignified Seniors taking notes on “How to Teach Nursery Rhymes in the Primary Grades.” The educa- tional chair previously occupied by our former beloved teacher, Miss Helen Dickinson, seemed now to be filled very efficiently by Minna Mc- Call. She is now putting into actual practice all the theoretical knowledge which she acquired at M. N. S. “The Charleston Girl flashed be- fore my eyes in bright colors. I found myself in the crowd at New York trying to squeeze through the impatient throng. This must be something really thrilling, I thought. Thrilling was right, for whom should I behold on the stage but Mary Grif- fith! Man’ Griffith in vaudeville costume and dancing for the madden- ing crowd of New York. This was tin: si n dial 9 surely the shock of my life. I was about to let my eyes drift from the ball, when suddenly an ad- vertisement of a newspaper com- manded my attention. “Ruby Grif- fith announces herself candidate for Senator of South Carolina. Her pic- ture also appeared and a small para- graph stating that she could argue beautifully on the rights of women. Yes. yes! that reminds me that Ruby used to expound fluently on that sub- ject the year that I knew her. Before me came a picture of a quiet, serene crowd out on a campus having a sunset prayer meeting. There seemed to be three very distinguished persons in their midst. Just then, one of the girls walked up to a tall man and said. Mr. Woodward, will you please introduce our speakers? Mr. Woodward got up in his usual way and said, “Girls, we are glad to have with us tonight Billy Sunday and his assistant preacher. Ruby Burton, of whom some of you have perhaps heard. She was one of our Seniors in 1926 and one who could always be trusted. We are proud that our school has produced such characters. Ruby's work has been a success, and now she is trying to make a success of her roommate. Jessie Jones, who is with her. Ruby has spent much money in cultivating Jes- sie’s voice, hoping that Jessie, in turn, will be their chief soloist. Thus tin- great work will be aided by Miss Jones.’ These words doumbfounded me so utterly that I lost the picture entirely. Just now I see a real estate agent talking to a buyer as hard as her tongue can rattle. She is not even giving him a chance to get in a word, but is making him thrust his hand toward the dotted line. In a second I see that Kentucky Belle, by her gift of tongue, has made her buyer sign his name and has made a great real estate deal. In contrast to the other scenes. I was a little relieved to glimpse inside of a beautiful church. Harmoniou sounds were peeling forth in sweet ac- cord, and as I observed the pianist I recognized her to be Jessie Johnson. This soft, melancholy dream ended here, as my patient suddenly called me back to realization. Had she known that her nurse was having such a delightful time gazing in fancy upon her old classmates at M. X. S.. I don’t believe she could have been so heartless as to disturb her. The Prophet. SENIOR NORMAL CLASS POEM. '26. Come, join with us ye students dear And let us all rejoice! Proclaim the wonders of this year With strong and hearty voice. No poet nor artist can explain What Montreat means to us: We’ll say to Ik- quite plain with you It really does mean much. We have enjoyed the snow and ice. The hikes, the fun. ami all; And now when it is just so nice We have to leave it all. We’ll hold our Montreat standards high For all that’s pure we’ll stand That others as the years go by Shall clearly see them o'er the land. Our motto says to be—not seem. May we each day take care 1 o make our work a happy stream That flows to harbors fair. For all thats’ right let’s make our aim Rewards of value know And honor each dear treasured name Wherever we may go. Class Hi story As the Class of ’26 draws near to that grand and glorious event of grad- uation. to which we have looked for- ward so wistfully, we glance back over the road which we have traveled, that held for us many trials and troubles: yet, along which we have had many joys and surprises. Indeed, that was an exciting time when we gathered together on Sep- tember the eighth, nineteen hundred and twenty-four, although some were a few days late. And all of these girls! I wondered how many were in my class. Several states were represented. Judith Bowman. Eliza- beth Miller, and Ruth Sikes were from North Carolina: Rubv Burton. Bernice Calhoun. Lillie Mae Gil strap. Lucille Gladney. Ernestine Hollingsworth, Maude Jackson, Jessie Johnson, Minna McCall, Carolyn McEIvccn, Hattie Stuckev and I had made our way from the dcar old Palmetto state. South Caro- lina: Alyce Frazure and Florence Harrison came from Florida, and lone Campbell was the sole repre- sentative of Tennessee. After a few days of classification, enrollment, and the learning of rules, we started out with much zest and ambition. Miss Dickinson thought it strange that we could not distin- guish Education 1 from Education VI. and could not keep our schedule straight. Nevertheless, we were soon on the right road after many dis- couragements. In October, there was added another member to our class. Who could she be other than Marian Cole from Kentucky, and she has been “Kentucky Belle” to us ever since. After Christmas, Hattie Stuckley did not return, but sought to put her recent training into actual practice near her home. In the earls spring, Dan Cupid shot his arrow at our quiet Ruth Sikes. Due to ill health. Jessie Johnson and Maude Jackson had to leave us, and after that, there were only fourteen re- maining. It was not long before some good spirit sent Georgia Rich- ardson and Nettie Taylor to join us. We hail many good times together during the year: receptions, picnics, and parties made us feel glad that we were here. Vacation came and passed too soon, but of course we were glad for Sep- tember to come again, bringing ten of our number back with Ruby and Mary Griffith from South Carolina as new members. We entered this year with more enthusiasm than ever. It was unlike the previous year in that no new members were added and no one had to leave us. How- ever, it has not been less eventful in regard to our good times as we have had many parties, receptions, ami hikes during the year. We will al- ways have fond reminiscences of the Senior-Junior Valentine party, the time when we. as lads, were given the pleasure of showing our love for the fair lasses, the Juniors, and we shall never forget the enjoyable time that we had at the Junior-Senior banquet at Easter time. We have had our troubles and struggles, but at last we have reached our long-desired goal, only to realize it is not the end but a threshold from which we launch out into life with a more determined goal in view, and may we really put into action rathe- than in words, “Esse Quan Videri. Jessie Jones. 10 THE SI N DIAL .11 IOR NORMAL CLASS Annie B. Macdonald. . .President Stella Ledford .... I ice-President Kathleen Wallace..........Secretary Myrtice Smith............Treasurer Miss McGirt................Sponsor Dorothy Jean Stephenson Chesley Watkins Mascots Class Colors—While and Gold. Class Flon er—White Carnation. Class Roll Ida Liittrell Mary McCall Elizabeth Worrall Priscilla Kincaid Ruby Carter Rubv McCord Eliza Hills Mary Ella Milner Virginia Castlcman Alice Daniels Ernestine Hollingsworth Ruth Dillingham Ruth Passmore Junior Normal Class SENIOR-JUNIOR BREAKFAST. On the morning of February the fifteenth, the members of the Senior Normal class entertained the Juniors at an informal breakfast. The Juniors with their sponsor came dressed as little girls and were greet- ed by the Seniors and their sponsor dressed as little boys. Of course the small girls and boys at first were somewhat bashful, but after a few moments the ice was broken and each little Senior boy” escorted a little Junior “girl to the Domestic Science room where they found the breakfast table most attractive in its decorations appropriate to the Valentine season. Two small girls from the Fresh- man class, dressed as cupids. served the tempting menu which consisted of the following: Grapefruit Cocktail Ham and Eggs on Toast Sweet Cakes and Honey Coffee During the meal toasts were given by different members of each class and at the close the Seniors rose and sang to their hostesses, the Juniors. While the Seniors were enjoy- ing this delightful occasion with the Jniors they could not help realizing that the good old days’ 'at Montreat Normal were rapidly drawing to a close. NORMAL SENIORS St R PRISED One beautiful day in May, when everyone longed to be out in the sun- shine and enjoy the beauties of awak- ening spring, a class of Normal Sen- iors trudged up to Sylvan Heights. We were going to keep the contract that we had made with Miss Setser to clean her house. At last we were going to raise the money for the royalty on our play! As we went in the door, there stood Miss Setser ami Miss McGirt before a blazing fire. The house looked very clean, and was attractive- ly decorated with pink dogwood. We THK SUN DI AI 11 could not understand what we were to clean but nevertheless we asked Miss Setser what we were to do. Just then a yell, “Seniors. Seniors. rang out front a distant room and rushing in we found our beloved Juniors. This explained why the house was so clean, but why was Miss McGirt there? We began to ramble around and in the kitchen we saw lots of cats. This aroused our curiosity, stands even yet. Our sponsors served and we are not sure that she under- versation by her hows” and “whys Jessie Jones interrupted every con- a delightful lunch. During this time many jokes were told about why the Juniors did our work and gave us the money. Greek” McCall said that we were lazy and poor so they took pity on us. We do not know that we arc exactly lazy, but we did appreciate not having to work. From Jessie Jones’ questions we found that the supposed Junior Hiking Club was a cleaning club. Let’s give three cheers for the Junior Normal Class, the best class in school. THE RAINBOW. When earth's trials sore beset us. And the load seems hard to bear. And our friends seem not to love us. And the world seems not to care. And our lives seem O. so useless. And our tasks seem all in vain; We forget the promise glorious Of the rainbow through the rain. Often we arc tired and lonely. And the world seems dark and drear; And we long for one friend only How we wish that He were near. We forget that He has promised. And His promises are true. Through the rainbow He is speaking Now to me and now to you. Let us run our race with patience. Fight the fight that knows no loss; LIvCt us prize the things of pure gold. Let us care not for the dross. Ix t us live our lives of service In a world where need is plain Thinking always of God's promise— In the rainbow through the rain. Elizabeth Hamilton. THANKSGIVING DAY Of all the days during the school year that the Montreat girls look forward to with happy anticipation, it is Thanksgiving Day, when every- body has been hard at school work for two months and they are begin- ning to feel the need of a little diver- sion. Our annual Thanksgiving hol- iday last fall will long Ik remem- bered. After the thanksgiving servi- ces which were held that morning, the big dinner bell rang out its sum- mons for us to gather in the dining room, where we found tables pro- fusely decorated and heavily laden with flowers and food suitable and suggestive for the Thanksgiving sea- son. During the meal. Elizabeth Hamilton, as toastmistress, called for toasts given by different girls. These girls gave very appropriate tributes to the school, to the faculty, to Dr. and pnases of s chool work. In determin- Woodwards. to the guests, and to Miss Miller, who had charge of pre- paring the tempting dinner. A Toast to The Taeulty Our Faculty, so good and kind. We love you every one; You always help us with our tasks. You enter in our fun. 'Tis true you sometimes scold us. But that must be in school; 'Tis true you sometimes tells us To read the eleventh rule. You chase us everyone to bed And say. Put out your litrht. And when we don't quite make it You give us such a fright. Hut we forgive you every one; To you we'll all lx true. And now we pledge with all our hearts Our loyalty to you. A Toast to Mr. ami Mrs. If oodtvard lasien. my children, and you shall hc r A toast to two whom we hold dear To Mrs. Woodward, our dearest friend Our regards have no measure, our love no end. To Mr. Woodward our gratitude flowf A papa he’s been, as everyone knows. Our dearest friends, so kind and true The Woodwards a toast to you! Toast to I)r. an A Mrs. Anderson There’s a place In our hearts That no other «'.an hold. There's a love in our hearts That can never grow cold; And we keep that love For the dearest ones. Always and only For the Anderson Toast to Miss Miller Here’s to the one whom all of us love. Here's to the one who is true. Now. let's drink a toast with all our hearts— Miss Miller, here's to you! Toast to Dr. Lord Here is to one whom we need each day. Whether we work or whether we play. Whether we swim or whether we skate. Something will happen as sure as fate; Then to our dear Dr. l� ord we go. And of course at once we forget our woe. And now all together, and loud, my dears. For Dr. Lord let's give three cheers! WHAT WOULD HAPPEN If : Mr. Woodward got in a hurry and failed to say. ‘ I'll sec about it? Miss 1 ripp failed to wear her red coat? Mary Griffith got boisterous? Blandina lost her appetite? Elizabeth Hamilton WAS NOT working on the Sun-Dial? Miss Sctsers’ Pilling Station gave out of oil? Ruth Castleman forgot to giggle? The second sopranos failed to meet immediately after mail call ? Ruth Dillingham ran out of ex- cuses ? Sara Noland should get energetic? Mrs. Miller failed to say, Go. run it down in the Lexicon? Dorothy Murray failed to go swimming? Mrs. Woodward wasn't a friend to all the girls? Mean-—A certain town had bought a new fire-engine, and the superin- tendent, after gathering all his men together, suggested that an appro- priate motto should he placed over the station. The thing was debated at some length and several suggestions were made. Finally one man rose and said: I move the following motto: ‘May this fire-engine be like all the old maids in our village—always ready, hut never called for.' — Tit-Bits. i. Many a true word has been spoken through false teeth. 2 THE SI N DIAL At the time the picture of the faculty was made it was impossible for Dr. Anderson, Miss Tripp, Mr. and Mrs. Adams to be present. Else- where in the paper we have a picture of Mrs. Adams but regret that we were unable to secure pictures of the others. During the nine months of the session the following girls have made an average of 90 per cent and above in all their studies: Stella Ledford. Emilie Miller. Elizabeth Worrall. The two girls who have kept the cleanest, neatest room throughout the whole school year arc: Virginia and Ruth Castleman. DEPORTMENT HONOR ROLL The following grils deserve un- usual mentoin for having kept all rules and regulations of the school satisfactorily and making only A in deportment: Sara Harper Aber lathy Ruby Burton Oris Blackburn Marion Cole Facu lty Ruby Carter Virginia Castleman Margaret Dellinger Ruth Kaires Mary Griffith Ruby Griffith Lillie Mae Gilstrap Fannie Gilreath Mary Hughes Elizabeth Hamilton Eliza Hills Ernestine Hollingsworth Kathleen Hollingsworth Elizabeth Hollingsworth Jessie Jones Jessie Johnson Mattie Johnson Mae Kent Stella Ledford Mary Ella Milner Ruhv McCord Mary McCall Carolyn McElvcen Pnncie Maphet Annie Bell MacDonald Corinnc MacDonald Julia McEIrcy Ida Lut'rell Ruby Carter Emilie Miller Virginia Richardson Mary Rhodes Catherine Ruel Myrticc Smith Mary Vance Kathleen Wallace Ia' Faung Wang (Order of Service for Sunday Evening) Prelude—Grand Choeur in A Hat ................. Fnulkes Chorus—Evening........... Gower Normal Choir Prayer Response—Thou, whose deep ways are in the sea...........Rogers Normal Choir Hymn Announcements Chorus—The Radiant Morn hath passed away. . . . ■ . . Woodward Normal Choir Evening Meditation. . .Dr. Anderson Hymn Benediction Negro Caller at Hospital—“I come to see how mah fren' Joe Brown was gettin’ long. Nurse—“Why lie’s getting along fine; he’s convalescing now. Caller— Well. I'll just set down and wait till he’s through. THE SI N DIAL •3 PHI KAPPA LITERARY SOCIETY. The Phi Kappa Literary Society was organized in October, 1925. The charter members were selected from the Senior and Junior High School classes. Mcmpcrship in the society is conferred as an honor on those who have shown special literary ability. The English novel has been the course of study adopted for this year. During the year the society has taken a bird’s eye view of the evolution of the English novel by reading a few novels and indicating the steps of de- velopment. Most important of all. the Society strives to learn to appre- ciate good literature and to distin- guish it from bad or rather cheap literature. Interesting and instructive pro- grams are given every Monday eve- ning. A critic assists in improving and developing the programs which consist of lectures, readings, debates, character sketches and reports on books. A touch of humor is occa- sionally added to give variety to the general tone of the program. The officers are: Sarah Jenkins, president: Ruth Reynolds, treasurer: Martha Patton, secretary. Other charter members are: Oris Black- burn. Eva Phillips. Lamar Wood ward and Dorothy Murray. Those who have entered by presenting papers are: Elizabeth Wilson. Eliza- beth Hamilton. Irene Beck. Sara No land and Ida Belle Loven. Campus THE INITIATION PARTY. The old students of the .Montreat Normal School welcomed the new students and teachers on the evening of September the twelfth, by an initiation party. At eight o'clock all the students and teachers assembled in the lobby of the dormitory, ready for an evening of fun. The lobby was most attractively decorated with asters, goldenrods, and the school colors. Upon looking around the room, one could easily distinguish the new girls by the expressions of doubtful anticipation on their faces, as they stood by. waiting to receive orders from those who reveled in the feats which they were to witness. To the delight of the old and the terror of the new,” each new student had been assigned an old student as an escort. After reaching the lobby, where quite a crowd had gathered for amusement at the expense of the new girls thos - cruel “old students forced their partners to adopt the habits of lower animals in rooting nuts across the lobbv lloor with their noses, whether short or Roman. Then after all their strenuous efforts and hard struggles to do this, the nut was cruelly snatched away from them and eaten by their partners. Blindfolded. led upstairs and through halls, the new pupils were pushed into seats and commanded to remove their slippers. All except a few rebellious ones, submissively obeyed only to set their feet in a basin of cold water. Some showed awe and fear in their faces, while others gave vent to the sudden sur- prise by a loud, shrill scream. Then back to the lobby trooped the merry makers and slips of paper were passed to the new girls. On these slips were explicit instructions for tasks to be done the following week. After several games, recita- tions. solos and other impromptu con- tributions. a delightful ice course was served. At the eleventh hour another bell rang to call many tired and weary bodies to their rooms. But not to sleep, until all the bed clothes could be taken from under the mattresses, and the knots in various articles of apparel were untied. A good reason for that mischievous twinkle, seen in many an old” student's eye at the call of the bell. But sleep came at last to their weary souls, and pleasant dreams or the initiation party of '26 at which thev would be the hostesses! A FACULTY MEETING It was a warm spring evening and I sat by my open window, a book in hand, trying to make myself believe 1 was studying, while in reality I was only dremaing of the coming vacation. I was aroused from my dreams, however, by the sound of voices in the room next to mine. At first, the voices were an incongruous babble, unrecognizable. But suddenly every thing grew quiet, and I heard the 14 THE SUN DIAL The Lake well known voice of Mr. Woodward say in its well known tone. “The (ahem!) meeting will come to order and we will begin on the deportment grades at once. There was a short pause, and Mr. Woodward began calling the roll: Abernathy.” From all reports. Abernathy had been good—hadn’t chewed gum. been the least bit unladylike or talked much in study hall. (It must be a blessing to be able to be good.) All rather.” Allfather had not been very bad. either: so she. too. got by easily. At last they got to “Beck.” and here was the first real discussion. “Irene is terrible. It was Mrs. Woodward speaking. 'I try to make her behave, but I can't do a thing with her.” fff No. agreed Mrs. Miller, in a most decisive voice. She needs to be taught to behave, and until she Itarns her lesson she need not expect more than a D.” “Yes. listen. Mss Tripp’s usual interjection. “She’s always chewing Beck got a D. “Castleman, R. Significant silence for the space of several seconds. “Don’t you really think Ruth is giggling a little less and perhaps studying a little more?” Mrs. Dor- sey always did chamuion Ruth, and spoke now with conviction. tff “Wcll( maybe a little.” Miss Gordon was almost obdurate and a bit too wary. “Oh, give her a C ami be «lone with it: we’ve only gotten to the C's and an hour is almost gone. Of course this was Miss McGirt. the speed and efficiency housewife expert. “Chapman.” No silence this time. Oh. dear.” Miss Dickinson's soft vo.ee broke in. Kate and Eva do keep a dreadful room, and that would have to lower thwr deportment, would it not?” And another thing. Miss Miller brightene«l up with, “they are so noisy. It is terrible to have to room next to them.” What?” Mrs. Webb was on the defensive. “Kate and Eva? Why, I think they make real good neigh- bors. Dearest me. I am as close to them as you are. and they don’t wer- ry me a bit.” iff With this to defend her. Kate came out with a B. All went along quite peaceably now till they reached— “Murray.” “Well. Dorothy seems all right since the swimming escapade. It was Miss Webb. “Yes. quite well. agreed Miss Mc- Laughlin; but. think, she might have drowned! How can girls be so foolish? “Humph! this from Miss Setser. “She ought to get E for that, but she doesn’t go swimming at any such hour since she is on my corridor. Here I fell asleep and dreamed that all good little g r! were bad am! all ead little girs were good. B. Foster. Mrs. Dorsey—“A bipe«! is some- thing that goes on two feet. Can you name one Myrtice? Mvrtice Smith—“Yes. ma'am, a pair of stockings.” CHARACTER THE SCHOOLS SPECIALTY THE SI N DIAL 15 The Montrcat Normal School a few years ago was only a dream. To- day it is a great reality, a living force, full of beauty, hope and aspiration. With a faculty of twelve and a stu- dent body of one hundred and fifteen, animated by one spirit, one aim and ambition to attain the best in school life, the future is bright and the past is not to be ashamed of. Few schools have attained so high standards in so short a time. It was born of faith, without a visible means of support. It has been nourished and fostered by Christian love, and in the brief time of nine years it has grown from a very small beginning to a school of no mean proportions. Yet its excellency does not consist in size, but in character. It is a standardized Hifh School and two-year Normal course, yet it majors in the major things of life. Its ideals are as high as the surround- ing mountains; its motives are as pure as the mountain air it breathes; its beauty is as rare and exquisite as the mountain flowers in spring time; its spirit is as joyful as the laughter of rippling brooks or as sweet as the loveliest notes of the song bird that fill the forest with music; its charac- ter and spirit arc in perfect accord with its environment—genuine, nat- ural. grand and beautiful. Every mountain peak, every flower, every song bird and crystal steam has its message, but supremely the message of the inspired Word is a living force for character building. On the cheeks and lips of the Montrcat girls are Nature’s exquisite tints which other girls, as poor artists, are trying to imitate. They are trained and taught to have the same honest, gen- uine and noble qualities of soul which many others vainly attempt to coun- terfeit. In a word, the Montrcat Normal not only stands for learning and scholarship, but supremely for the fine art of living in a true and genu- ine way. In the Montreat Normal modesty, gentleness, trust and love adorns the highest type of womanhood. Every member of the school, both faculty and student body, is a professing Christian, and to a remarkable de- gree their lives ring true to their pro- fession. This is as it should be. for the community is first of all a Chris- tian community and the school a Christian school, and this means the best. The Montreat Normal has grown and must continue to grow by the ir- resistible force of its own merit. No one has ever gone out in search of students, but students of high char- acter, who appreciate and desire the best, have sought the school. As the years go by, students will come in ever increasing numbers, and better and better provision will be made to meet their needs, until the school at- tains the highest standards of a normal college, thoroughly furnished and equipped to send out the highest grade of Christian teachers. Why Presbyterian Church in the United States specially designed and equipped to furnish the highest type of teach- ers? This would meet the greatest need of our educational system today. Our boys and girls must oe taught not only the academic courses, but also the art of right living in relation to God and man. With such aim and purposes, the school can confidently expect the best men and women to give their hearty co-operation and support in making these ideals realities. OCR LATIN DEPARTMENT. For many years now Latin has had to endure countless hard knocks at the hands of its enemies; but as a newspaper editor jocosely, yet truly, remarks, “News of the death of the Latin language is greatly exagger- ated. And he continues, evidently with real sympathy for the under- dog of our modern curriculum, “The trouble with Latin is that those who wrote the eloquent obituary notices for the language hated to have them belied by the least sign of continuing vitality. They had said that the tongue of Horace ami Virgil was ex- tinct, ami they were bound it should remain dead as they had declared it. But it is still at work as vitalizing, energizing principle in spoken and written language. A famous publishing house is ad- vertising a series of Latin text-books for high school use. “Latin,” runs their advertisement, “is coming back Why? Because it has been discov- ered that Latin is not a dead lan- guage. That it is a vital factor in our own mother tongue.” Yes. Latin is undoubtedly coming back, and there are many indications that so far as general conditions arc concerned there are brighter days ahead. For that very reason, it seems to me the more important that we should take time t oconsider the Latin situation in our own school. Until recently, North Carolina re- quired at least two years of Latin for graduation from an accredited high school, and only in special cases might a principal allow a pupil to substitute some other subject. In those days we bail in our Latin classes probably 80 per cent of our students. Two years ago the State withdrew Latin from the list of required subjects and made it an elective. Today we find only 30 per cent of our students studying Latin. If this has happened with us, we may be sure that something sim- ilar has happened in many other North Carolina schools. For boys and girls who arc hoping to go to college or who may unexpectedly have an opportunity of going to college, there is danger of a serious mistake in planning their high school course. The needed word of warning I ven- ture to quote at some length from the current number of “The Classical Journal”: “One of the principal difficulties the colleges have to contend with is that candidates for entrance come to us will their high school curriculum at loose ends—no foreign language, perhaps, particularly no Latin, no history, not enough mathematics. They may obtain admission, but they arc handicapped. Many of them ex- pected to go to college throughout their high school course. A little sound advice would have saved them a great deal of trouble and grief— just as a little counsel regarding the necessity of French and German for graduate study would save many a college student from emberrassment after graduation. The high school principal need not approve of Latin, yet may inform likely candidates for college entrance of the fact that most colleges do think it desirable, that in many Eastern colleges it is still com- pulsory.” In this school we are fortunate in having a principal who heartily ap- proves of Latin and who would gladly allow all our pupils to elect at least two years of Latin. The teachers also, apparently without exception, realize the value of the subject. The attitude of indifference or antagonism to Latin seems, then, to belong en- tirely to the high school pupil ami especially to the pupil who has never opened a Latin book for serious study. Believing that the situation might be helped if a few of its friends would speak a kind word for Latin, late in tlic school year I called for volun- teers to hand in brief statements of the values they had found in the lan- guage. The response was most grati- fying; but only a summing up of the i6 THE SUN DIAL numerous papers can be given here. Practically all the papers state that Latin has cleared up many difficulties in English grammar ami has given an increased English vocabulary. As one pupil aptly expresses it. Latin is in itself an English dictionary. A for- eign born pupil says that in one year of Latin she has learned more new English words than ever before. Sev- eral pupils think that their knowledge of Latin has made biology and mathe- matics easier, because they have been able to recognize the meaning of technical terms. A broader knowl- edge of Roman history and of Greek and Roman mythology is mentioned, and an awakening to the fact that human nature is the same in all ages. Of significance is a girl's statement that she has been surprised to find Latin much easier than she had heard it would be. and a boy's statement htat Latin can be mastered with ease if every lesson is studied properly and thoroughly.’ To those, then, who are undecided as to what subjects they will study next year, our Latin department is beckoning eagerly, ome on in—the waters' fine! M. M. M. GRADUATES OF 1924 The five girls who went out from the Normal class last year are a credit to their Alma Mater. Myrtle Foster, the class President, has recently completed a year of work as principal of a one-teacher school at Campobello. S. C. She received high commendation from the superintend- ent. Vela Smith, who wishes to attain even greater heights of learning, is at Flora MacDonald, and is distinguish- ing herself in her work there as she did here. Mary Kimbrell, our Student Body President of ’24-‘25, is teaching pri- mary grades in Rosman. N. C. Her fine work has been reported to us. Pauline Whitlow i teaching tin- sixth grade in Tobaccovillc. S. C. She has done well in a difficult work. Clara Lee Wilson is teaching the fir-t grade in Emma, N. C.. where we arc sure she is winning the hearts of her pupils. We are proud of the record of the class of 'twenty-five. The following letter from Cather- ine Ruel was received recently by a company which manufactures corn syrup: Dear Sirs: Tho I have taken six cans of your corn sirup, my feet are no better now than when I started. A SCHOOL WITHOUT MR. WOODWARD If you arc interested in it. I will tell you in a minute How the situation seemed When 1 dreamed. I was dreaming of a school without Mr. Woodward. What a sorry sort of place. What a form without a face. What a curious, fussy case. It would be. Don’t care how much he preaches. 'Bout all that his instinct teaches, It's a call into the office. For his charms. Who would soothe our burning brains? Who would charm away our pains? Who could silence our complaining? Who could answer for our training? Now. who could ? Who would make us walk a chalk? Who would teach us how to talk? Who would make us duly civil ? Who would save us from the devil? 'Fell me. who? And. besides a list of ‘naughts.’ Who would execute the ‘oughts’? Who on Monday would keep us in? Who would even check our sin? ’Like to know.” “Who knows all these things are true? Who knows these are just a few? Who knows hundreds more mishaps. Would be without him, perhaps? Why, you do. And me, too. And I’m thankful, through and through That my dream has not come true.” THE BEAUTIFUL SNOW. The Beautiful Snow? The sheen and the glow? The whiteness and purity blent? Yes, but love it? O no! Why? If you must know Tis the afterwards which I lament. O the slush! O the sqush! Of the ooze and the sqooze, When one tries to walk out in the snow! The slips and tips And the wild bows and bips When one walks in the soft melting snow! You may talk and may squalk Of the beautiful walk, When the whiteness sinks up to your knees; I will whine and complain, Long for bountiful rain To dissolve this “pure snow if you please I Take your joy; no alloy Come to mar nor to scar Your delight in this beautiful snow My complaint, wild and quaint This sad. hopeless plaint For a path where my feet safely go! A clean path where my foot goes down SO! A most solid stand In cement or sand, NOT in beautiful, beautiful SNOW. Roberta C. Webb. THE SI N DIAL Going to Chapel JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET One of the loveliest affairs of the year was a banquet, complimenting the Senior Normal class, given by the Juniors, March 27th. The following invitations were received: “Dear Juniors this heralds a greet- ing and request on the Juniors’ part. That ye come at six on March 27 To the room of Domestic Art.” Promptly at the hour and place mentioned above you could find all the Juniors with their guests seated around the table. Easter flowers were artistically arranged around the room. A most elaborate five course dinner was served. The menu was: Fruit Cocktail Pimola Rolls Chicken Fricassee Creamed Potatoes Peas in Timbales Rolls Pickles Ice Cream Ladv Fingers Coffee Toasts were given for the Seniors, sponsors and guests. These were re- sponded to in words which expressed love and appreciation for their sister class and friends. Throughout the evening the air was filled with music and laughter. The seniors left the room feeling very happy for the evening of pleas- ure the juniors had given them. DR. AND MRS. W. S. WILSON In October Dr. W. S. Wilson came to Montreal with his family to be our pastor. From the very first we recognized in Dr. and Mrs. Wil- son real friends and this feeling has increased with the passing weeks and months. Dr. Wilson’s Sunday messages have been full of wise council and admonition and he has ever held up to us the Christ as our example. In February a series of revival services were held for a week and we all felt greatly refreshed spiritually by these services. As a result of these meet- ings the few girls who were not al- ready Christians have made a pro- fession of faith in Christ and now each girl of the school counts herself a Christian. Mrs. Wilson has meant much to each of us in a special way. During the session she has entertained every girl in school in her hospitable home. We always felt delighted when it was our time to go for she and Dr. Wilson made us feel that they were personally interested in our welfare. We hope the girls of the Montreat Normal school may have the Wilsons with them for many years to come. DR. AND MRS. W. A. ROSS INTEREST US IN MEXICO. Among the pleasant happenings to us in the fall of our school year was having with us for several weeks Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Ross, two of our faithful missionaries to Mexico. Many times Dr. Ross was at chapel services, in our pulpit, at our C. E. meetings and gave us a most intimate insight into the needs of the Mexican for the blessed gospel as we have it. Often, too, Mrs. Ross would so willingly and interestingly tell us of these people she so loves. At any time she could have a group of us eagerly listening to her accounts of the habits, customs, and home life of these people so close to us and yet so different. In this way our interest and sympathy for them was aroused as the reading of many books could not have done. It was with a feeling of deepest re- gret that we bade farewell to Dr. and Mrs. Ross in November, as they left at the end of their furlough to take up their labors again. Our interest and prayers will always be with them. THE SIN DIAL 18 High School Graduating Class SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS Officers Annie Sue Bost..........President Ruth R. Reynolds. .. V.-President EvELY McDowell........Sec.-Treas. Miss Virginia McLaughlin Sponsor Willa Ben net..............Mascot Motto: There’s no elevator to success, take the stairs Colors: Purple and gold. FImcer: Pansy. SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS POEM As forth from our school wc bravely fare. Forth in the wide, wide world; May the banner of truth above our heads Forever be unfurled. May we win in the contest before us Grow strong in the battle for right; And in the world as we come and go. May we be as a ray of light. To you who now take up the torch to bear Pray, always hold it high; And its gleaming light of truth and right. May it never, never die! We give to your hands this precious torch Knowing you will be true; And also we give you our hearts of love As we say. Farewell, to you. To you who have guided and taught us here. Aid lived with us day by day; And taken our hands for four long years. And led us all the way. We give you our love, our esteem and respect. And in our hearts there's a space That we keep for you alone, dear friends. No other can hold that place. And now to our school, the Normal School. Would that our tongues could say How much we love our Alma Mater. What she has meant each day. And as we go out to our place in the world We'll everyone be true To the ideals learned in the Normal School And every dear friend to you. And so while the years may come and go. There'll be memories in each heart So sweet they can never grow dim with time. No matter how far we part. But with the years they’ll brighter grow— These memories too dear to tell; And never we pray a blessing on all As to you we say “Farewell.” —ELIZABETH HAMILTON, Class Poet SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS rilE SUN DIAL 19 Miss McLaughlin, Class Sponsor Our Senior year would not have been complete without Miss McLaughlin, our sponsor, who has always been so ready to enter into our fun and go on hikes with us. and so willing to help us with all our little problems. In each of our hearts there is a place which we will keep for her. Viij.,v Bennett. Class Mascot Who Is it runs to and fro? Who is it conics tip-a-too? IV'ho is it that ice love so? W illa I w illa I Wiiiat Annie Sue Bost. Marganton, X. C. .4 girl tcliom all tcill love and trust. You'll always find her true and just, Sue is a good spurt—every inch a good sport, always ready to tackle anything from mischief to real work. She is a girl of ability, a loyal friend and a consistent worker. Entered 1923. Member Tritoman Literary Society. ’23-’24. Treasurer Student Organization. '25-’2G. President of Class. 24-'25, '25-’2G. Member Phi Kappa Literary Society. Ruth Reynolds. Jacksonville, Fla. Oh, blest with temper whose unclouded ray Can make tomorrow cheerful as today. Although Ruth has been with us only one year, we all love her. She is one who leads without seeming to lead and makes friends without trying. Entered 1925. Member Phi Kappa Literary Society. Vice-President Class. Evelyn McDowell, Paeolet, S. C. Daughter of the f ods, divinely tall, and most divinely fair. Pretty, attractive and a good sport. Evelyn has won a place in each of our hearts. She is always ready to enter into any of our fun. but at the same time she is a good student. Entered 1924. Member Choral Class. Secretary and Treasurer Class '25-'2G. Donald Wilson, Montreal, X. C. “There's nothing so kingly as kindness. And nothing so royal as truth, Not only has Donald distinguished himself as a good worker for our class, but the interest which he has taken in Christian Endavor has meant much to that organization. Taken all in all. he is a fine fellow and as good a classmate as anyone could wish. Entered 1922. Member Tritonian Literary Society, '23-’24. Vice-President Class. ’23-’2-1. Vice-President Christian Endeavor. '24-'25. President Christian Endeavor. ’25-’2G. Member Phi Kappa Literary Society. Executor of Class Will. Elizabkth Hamilton. Mount Ulla. X. C. “He great in act as in thought. Elizabeth, the loyal, capable President of the Student's Organization. Is one whom we shall miss sadly when she leaves us to take her place in the world. We shall miss the many things which she does to make our school the best, but we shall miss more the girl herself. Elizabeth, whom we all love. We are sure that out in life’s field she will shine. Entered 1923. Vice-President Tritonian Literary Society. '23-'24. Secretary Student’s Organization. ’24-’25. Literary Editor of “Sun Dial. '24-’25. Awardad third-year Latin prize. ’25. Member Choral Class. Member Phi Kappa Literary Society. President Student’s Organization. ’25-'2G. Editor-In-Chief of Sun Dial. ’25-'2G. Class Poet. Emii.ib Miij.BR. Montreat. X. C. As sweet and musical as Apollo's lute. Was anyono ever endowed with a voice so sweet? Or was there every anyone so willing to use that voice In giving pleasure to others? Our bost wishes will go with Emilie as she starts along the road that will surely lead to success in her musical career. Entered 1922. Secretary Tritonian Literary Society. ‘23-'24. Secretary Christian Endeavor. '24-’25. Awarded Bible Modal. ‘25. Secretary Student’s Organization. ’25-’2G. Member of Choral Class. Class Historian. Lamar Woodward. Montreat, X. C. Forth holds no other like unto him. School life would indeed be very dull were it not for Lamar. He is an authority on any subject from football to the latest scientific discoveries. He has not chosen Ins pro- fession. but we know that success awaits him in whatever he may choose. Entered 1924. Member Phi Kappa Literary Society. Secretary and Treasurer Class '24-’25. Joke Editor of Sun Dial, 25-’2G. Bertha Baii.ky. Ilaxlcwood, X. C. “Smiles, unselfishness, and good nature Make her life a song of joy.” Bertha is a girl who has taken a part, and a leading part, in practically every school ctivily. She enters into every- thing whole-heartedly. Always a loyal friend and an thusiaslic worker. Bertha is popular among teachers as as girls. Entered 1922. Member Philalcthca Literary Society. Captain Basketball Team. ’23-’24. Athletic Manager. ’23-’24. ’25-’26. Fire Chief. ’23-’2G. Class Monitor. 25-'26. Member Choral Class. Oris Blackburn. Monroe, X. C. “They arc only truly great who are truly good. Oris is recognized throughout the school as a most sincere and earnest girl. Her kind and friendly manner toward all have won her many friends. Entered 1923. Member Tritonian Literary Society. '24-’25. Member Phi Kappa Literary Society. '25-'26. Club Editor Sun Dial. ’25-’2G. William Buckner. Montreat. X. C. Atcmpt the end and never stand to doubt; Xothing’s so hard but search will find it out. The Senior Class is very fortunate in having Bill” as a member. Once he left us for D. M. I., hut we are glad he decided that girls are as good dasmates as hoys. We are sure that Bill will attain things worthwhile. Entered 1922. Member Tritonian Literary Society. ’23-’24. Secretary Class. '23-’2l. President Christian Endeavor. '24-'25. Treasurer Students’ Organization. '24-'23. Business Manager of “Sun Dial.” ’25-’2G. Member Phi Kappa Literary Society. Class Orator. Elaine Hatciiell. Columbia. S. C. “We who know her best love her best. Elaine slips like a fairy into everything worthwhile, al- ways ready to lend a helping hand at any time: she is one we all love. Entered 1923. Member Tritonian Literary Society. ’23-’24. Member Choral Class. Ruth Stowe. Paeolat, S. C. She had a heart to resolve, a head to contrive and a hand to execute. Ruth likes pleasures and sports as much as any girl: but. whether at work or play, she Is the same good-natured, quiet and constant Ruth. Entered 1925. Member Choral Class. Ruth Fairbs, Rock 17111. S. C. When hearts are true, few words will do. 20 THE SUN DIAL We uro proud of Ruth as one of our classmates. Hoi- disposition is most pleasing, her temperament bright an hopeful and her ideals high. Entered 1924. Member Choral Class. Euzaheth Henderson. Charlotte, .V She’s full of life, she's fall of fu� ; There can't be any who can beat this one. Elizabeth possesses a personality which is a healing balm to the troubles of her classmates. Her humor and originality have gained for her a host of friends. Entered 1924. Member Choral Class. Sara Oshorne. Spartanbury, t . C. “ When a task is once beyun, She never leaves it tilt it’s done. An excellent student? Yes. Willingness, energy and ef- ficiency combined are sure to make a splendid girl in every respect. Entered 1923. Member Tritonian Literary Society. 23-’24. Member Choral Class. Ida Currie. Montreal. .V. C. “To know her is to love her.’’ Ida is an all-round girl, good-natured and jolly. She is such a true, loyal friend to all that we all love her. Entered 1925. Manager Baseball Team. 25-‘2G. Mai: Krni. Marshall. X. C. “Modesty seldom resides in fl breast that is not enriched by uobler virtues. Mao indeed knows the art of making friends, and she knows how to keep them. Quiet, studious and ambitious, she is a girl who has won the love and respect of all. Entered 1922. Member Tritonian Literary Society. ’2.V2I. Sara Jenkins. Greenville, S. ('. “A merry heart, a happy smite. Happy is she all the while.” If you arc looking for a girl with a smile and who is kind to everyone, you will find her in Sara. Anyone who knowr Sara will not be surprised that she is President of the P Kappa Literary Society. Entered 1923. Member Tritonian Literary Society. ‘23-'24. President Phi Kappa Literary Society, ’25-'2G. Member Choral Class. Literary Editor of “Sun Dial. '25-’2G. RUTH CasTLBMAX. Louisville, Ky. “She is possessed t that inexhaustible (rood nature which is the choicest ylft of heaven.” Our Ruth is a firm believer in that saying. All work and no play makes Jack a «lull boy. and believes a combination more satisfactory. Always full of “pep. she has enlivened many dull hours in class: for. sad to say. she has been known to carry her merriment even into those sacred pre- cincts. Always kind, she Is a fine friend to have around. Entered 1925. Member Choral Class Class Prophet. Mattie Johnston. Greenville, N “Best be yourself, faithful, kind and true. During the two years that Mattie has been with us she has shown herself a faithful member of the class. We v always remember her as a friendly, lovable girl. Entered 1923. Member Philaletlica Literary Society. '23-’2l. WILL OP SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS We. the Senior Class of 2 3 of a school called and known as Montreal Normal, situated in the County of Buncombe and the State of North Carolina, being of unsound mind, uncer- of exams, tests, parallels. Edgar Allen Poe. and flunks, do tain age. and feeling that we are soon to depart from this life hereby make this our last will and testament: Item 1. To the Faculty of Montreat Normal, we bequeath our love and appreciation for all they have done for us. Item 2. W« . the Senior Class, do will and bequeath our appreciation to Mr. and Mrs. Woodward for their kindness and helpfulness to us. and we do also will to them a definite place m our hearts to be kept especially for them. Item 3. We. the Seniors, do hereby will and bequeath to the Montreat Normal our best wishes for its development and for a large field of usefulness. Item l. To our heirs, known as Juniors, we do bequeath our dignity as Seniors and all the liberties afforded those who may truthfully call themselves such. Item 5. We also do will to the classes of the heretofore mentioned school our excellent records of scholarship, a$ living inspirations to said classes: provided, they use them to best advantages. And be It furthermore known that we make such individual bequests as hereinafter stated. Item 6. I. Annie Sue Bost. do hereby will and bequeath to the next President of the Senior High School Class m.v task of settling class disputes. Item 7. As stated again. I. Annie Sue Bost. do hereby will my curly hair to Kathleen Wallace. Item S. I. Sartt -Lukins, do hereby will and bequeath to Sara Noland my job of wrltting letters to other girls' sweet- hearts; also my privilege of curling hair for girls. Item 9. I. Sara Jcklns. as stated before, do will and be- queath my geometric knowledge to Marguerite White: pro- vided. she use it to the best advantage. Item 10. 1. Ruth Reynolds, do hereby will and bequeath my good rep to Florence Morgan, with the condition that she take the best care of It. Item 11. I. Mattie Johnson, a member of the said Senior Class, do hereby will and bequeath my science ability to Evelyn McElroy. Item 12. I. Bertha Bailey, the bell clapper, do will a: bequeath, with great pleasure, my bell to Glyn Painter, on condition that it will be rung promptly on all occasions. Item 13. I. Oris Blackburn, do hereby will and bequeath to Frances Beasley my ability to sling hash. and I h ’ she will enjoy it as much as I have in past years. Item 14. I. William Buckner, will and bequeath all my prestige and ability to “gab to Murphy Starbuck. under condition that he apply these to the best advantage. Item 15. I. Elaine Hate-hell, do hereby will and bequeath my knowledge of Geometry to Irene Beck with guaranteed proofs that Columbus discovered the world is an isosles triangle. At the same time. I do hereby will to Mary Rhodes my gift of sarcasm. Item 1G. I. Sara Osborn, will and bequeath my ability to solve all geometry theorems, originals and corollaries to Martha Patton. Item 17. I. Evelyn McDowell, do will and bequeath my height to Marguerite White. Item IS. I. Evelyn McDowell, do also will and bequeath my love and affections to Lamar Woodward. Item 19. I. Mae Kent, do hereby will and bequeath to Marjorie Grey all my textbooks, guaranteed not to contain a hundred ways to please a husband. Item 20. I. Ruth Castlcman, will and bequeath my ability to keep out of trouble to Elizabeth Wilson. Item 21 I. Ruth Faires. hereby will my Caesar verb book to Catherine Ruel. Item 22. I. P. C. Henderson, do hereby this very day will and bequeath my white ducks to Mary Hughes. If they do not fit. I would suggest for her to piece them in certain places. Item 23. I. Donald Wilson, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to fall in love to our beloved Murphy. Item 24. I. Donald Wilson, as stated before, do hereby will and bequeath my bathing stilt to Dorothy Murray. Item 25. We. the naugthy three. Sara Osborne. Evelv- McDowell and Ruth Stone, do hereby will and bequeath ov- execssive use of rouge, lipstick, etc., to Mrs. Woodward. Item 26. I. Ida Currie, hereby will and bequeath my fastidiousness and musical ability to Marguerite White. Item 27. I. Lamar Woodward, do hereby will and be quoatli to Murphy Starbuck alone, my vacant shoes, upon condition that he can prove himself a professional two-timer and baseball player. Item 2$. I. Elizabeth Hamilton, a member of the r- Senior Class, will and bequeath my level head, sound judg- ment and common sense, with all my trials and troubles i� ' holding Student Body meetings, and the remaining duties of a Student Body President to the next one holding that office. Item 29. I. Ruth Stone, being of sound mind and having THE SUN 1)1 AI 21 much undue criticism, lo hereby will and bequeath my avoir- dupois to Mary Hughes. Item 30. I, Emily Miller, dignified member of tile Senior Class, do hereby will my pet mice to the next unfortunate one who may occupy my room. It is furthermore ordered that this will be publicly read and executed this, the twenty-ninth day of May. the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and twenty-six. Also that this will be published in Tub Sux Dial. I hereby certify that the above and foregoing is the true and original will, made by the Senior Class of the Montreal High School. Witness my official signature and seal this, twenty-ninth day of May. the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and twenty-six. Donald Wilson. Class Testator. ELtZABCTH Hamilton. Clerk of Court. Witnesses: Ed ;ak Allen Poe. Tom Sawyer. Plato. PROPHECY OF THE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES. As the lirst buds of spring burst forth and the birds sing merrily we feel that our life Is renewed and body and soul hear the call of the great out-of-doors. It is a May morning in the year nineteen forty-six, and this call of the out-of-doors comes to a young woman of about thirty-live. She trips down the steps of her attractive home, holding a small boy and girl by the hand. It is decoration day and mother ami children are planning an all day trip to the wooded hills about fifty miles from their home. The sedan at the curb carries them quickly, and soon the city streets and closely crowded houses are past. Even the car feels the thrill of the open country and leaps along as if it too were happy. As the lulls rise higher and the road becomes a mere foot-path, the three scramble out and begin to pick their way along a little forest path, that winds here and there path Is hardly visible. After a sharp bend, they come upon among the trees. The underbrush becomes thicker, and the a cabin which appears to be occupied, and the children, tired by the walk, wish a few minutes of rest. The door stands open, inviting them, and the little boy. running ahead, enters the cabin. When the mother looks in a few minutes later, he Is climbing upon the knee of a strong, well built woman, whose head is turned away from the door. At the sound of other steps, she turns and then springs up exclaiming. Ruth Castleman. how did you ever come here? and before she has flnished speaking, the visitor interrupts with. If it Isn’t Annie Sue IJost. the president of our senior class at Montreat High School!” And then there followed rapid questions and hurried answers about all the happenings of the twenty years since graduation. Finally Annie Sue tells Ruth, now Mrs. Wycllff. that this Is her secluded retreat where she has her magicians labora- tory. and inviting the Wycliffs into a dark recess at the back of the cabin, she shows them a theatriscope that she has recently perfected. Of course, the children, as well as their mother, are curious, and so Annie Sue very modestly tells them that she will demonstrate if they will be seated. She asks Ruth if she remembers Elizabeth Hamilton, and Ruth says. Why yes!” Well.” says Annie Sue. perhaps you would like to know what she is doing now. I will write her name on a piece of parchment with this magic fluid, and when I place it m the theatriscope there will flash upon the screen the picture of Elizabeth as she is at this moment. There is a whirl and there appears a picture, the atmos- phere of which is full of gaiety and festivity. A large ban- quet is taking place in the dining hall of the governor’s man- sion. In the midst of the finely dressed ladies they see Elizabeth, mistress of the governor’s mansion. This fades out and the little girl claps her hands gleefully. Please show me more.” she says, and Ruth adds. Oh. Annie Sue. do let me see all those who were In the class at Mon treat.” With pleasure.” answero the great magician. Next they see a studio, handsomely furnished. It is i! laminated only by the moonlight and in its rays Ruth Reynolds sits gracefully at the piano making revisions in a copy of The Moonlight Sonata. A swimming pool comes into view. Evelyn McDowell ap- pears wearing a largo placard. Use Ocatgon soap. It floats. Keep that school-girl complexion. Free sample. She throws it in the water and when it fails to come to the top she makes a frantic dive and goes under yelling. Oh for Life Buoy! When the next picture flashes on the screen they see a beautiful opera house in Paris clowed to the utmost and on the stage they recognize their friend and companion of long ago. Emilio Miller. She has now attained international fame as a singer and all the world is being made glad by her voice. The nextscenc is in a far. far off country. Chinn. Incense seems to fill the air and an Oriental atmosphere prevails. Elaine Hatched is sitting in the midst of a group of little Chinese children. Their faces are all turned to her and they are listening eagerly to the story she is telling. This vanished and next they sec a domestic science kitchen. There are girls in white aprons who seem very interested in something their teacher is telling them. On drawing nearer they sec that the teacher is no other than Oris Blackman. The next picture is in New York. The scene, in a Metro- politan Opera House. Is beautiful. On the stage they see Ida Carrie, dressed in an exquisitely graceful and dainty evening gown of orchid tissue satin. She is the possesso� of a rich contralto voice which is causing the same favorable comment excited in the days when she sang at M. N. S. A cat-farm comes into view. Sarah Osborne Is seated at the head of a long table, on each side of which are ten or fifteen little kittens. She is giving them their first lesson in table manners. Doesn’t that recall the good old days in Montreal when the students assembled to partake of grits and gravy? The scene changes. It is hundreds and hundreds of miles away. They see Elizabeth Henderson, or rather the one who used to lie Elizabeth Henderson, in Paris. She is on her honeymoon, for she has just married a rich New York banker. It is night and the lights of old Broadway blaze the name of Sara Jenkins. The scene changes to the interior and there they see Sara dancing with all her usual gracefulness. The scene shifts to a football field. A game has just ended, everyone hilarious with joy is rushing down from the grandstand to congratulate the hero of the hour. Lamar Woodward who has just taken the honors from Red Grange. The scene is again in a foreign country, tho jungle of Africa. Ruth Fnires parts the dense thicket and trips out lightly. She sounds the sweet notes of a flute and from all directions baby elephants come forth. Then there follows a lesson in gracefulness. As the scene changes a stillness seems to prevail and on the screen they see a large hospital ward and one in white is passing quickly from one cot to another, smoothing a pillow here and gently caressing a fevered brow there. All eyes are turned toward her and as they look and wonder who it is. The face seems familiar and they recognize Bertha Bailey. Tho picture presents joy and happiness. Ruth Stowe has at last found the man after her heart and is a bride. She is still as sweet and charming as she was at eighteen. A large audience is assembled. An orator is bolding each person spell bound. She is dressed in a smartly tailored suit with a stiff white collar. She turns her head and they gaze on the countenance of Mae Kent, the Cicero of 194 h Once more they sec a scene in a theatre. Hamlet is brattling his last, and in the writhing figure they recognize William Buckner, tho great Ssakespearean actor. The scene is familiar. The Blue P.idgc Mountains rise high and the center of attraction is Look-Out. where Mattie Johnson sits leisurely before her easel drawing cartoons for tho Sun Dial.” The picture changes again. They see a large church full of young people. By the wrapt expression on their earnest young faces one could tell at once that all were wholly un- conscious of anyone but the speaker, and at once they recognize the speaker as Donald Wilson, who was tho faith- ful president of Christian Endeavor so long ago in 2'5. Sine - then he has climbed far up tlie ladder of success and lias now taken Dan Polings place as president of the Lfnited Society of Christian Endeavor. As this picture passes the class of twenty-six fades out and Annie Sue and Ruth are left alone with the memory of their old schoolmates. 22 THE SUN DIAL SENIOR HIGH CLASS HISTORY Ten years ago, bright, happy little boys and girls were growing up in different sections of our country, leading a very carefree life. But four years ago the trouble be- gan. No longer considered “little, we were packed off to Montreat to register as Freshmen in the High School there. On the porch of the school stood Bertha Bailey and Don- ald Wilson staring in wonder at the lesson schedule just posted. “Boy, be you a Freshman? I remember hearing Bertha ask. And Donald’s answer was, “Looks that way.” Soon we were fairly swimming in Latin. English. Biology, French, and Math books. We swam, floated, sank, rose again, struggled on. A few went under, others were dragged ashore, but those of us you see here now have won—won the great race of High School. There are glad memories and sad memories to look back on. During our Sophomore year the school dor- mitory burned, and Andelk Lodge and Sylvan Heights were opened for our use. Our class has provided the Student Body with the following valuable of- ficers : President of Student Body (25- 26)), Elizabeth Hamilton. President of Senior C. E. (24-25), William Buckner. President of Senior C. E. (25-26), Donald Wilson. Athletic Manager (24-25, 25-26), Bertha Bailey. Last years’ statistics also show that we provided for the school: The biggest flirt—Mac Walker. The most bashful girl—Mattie Johnson. The most popular—Sara Jenkins. Most ambitious boy — William Buckner. These are not all, but they suffice. Our graduating class this year is the largest in the history of the school. How proud we feel, and yet, how willingly we surrender our places to the coming Seniors. Emilie Miller. We’ve all heard about the absent minded professor who scratched his griddle cakes and poured molasses down his back, but how about the one who tied his spaghetti and poured ketchup on his shoestrings. Senior Classes Present Plays Though beset with the difficulties and snags which lie in the path of all dramatic undertakings, the Seniors have been hard at work on the two plays promised as a part of com- mencement events. The enthusiasm and co-operation shown by the casts should be gratifying to the two Senior classes, who have worked hard to make possible the presentation of these plays. Both of them arc in one- act form and are among the most popular of those given by various dramatic organizations in recent years. The names of the plays with the casts of characters arc as follows: Suppressed Desires by Susan G las pel I Henrietta Brewster. .Ruth Reynolds Stephen Brewster.. .Annie Sue Bost Mabel ...............Jessie Jones The Maker of Dreams by Oliphant Down Pierrette .........Lucile Gladney Pierrot..............Emilie Miller The Manufacturer Caroline McElveen Miss Gordon (entering Study Hall)—“Order please!” Eva (half asleep)—“Egg sand- wich.” A SPRING WEDDING. March pipes the wedding tunc so gay. And at the jocund call the brides- maid comes— Fair April—clothed in robes, soft rose and gray; Then into June’s adorning, out- stretched arms, She leads fair, winsome, dimpled, sonsie May! R. Chauncey Webb. SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS POEM. As forth from our srhool we bravely fare. Forth in the wide, wide world; May the banner of truth above our heads Forever be unfurled. May we win in the contest before us Grow strong in the battle for right; And in the world as we come and go. May we be as a ray of light. To you who now take up the torch to bear. Pray always hold it high; And it's gleaming light of truth and right. May it never, never die I We give to your hands this precious torch Knowing you will be true; And also we give you our hearts of love As we say, Famvell’ ’to you. To you who have guided and taught us here. And lived with us day by day; And taken our hands for four long years. And led us all the way; We give you our love, our esteem and respect. And in our hearts t heres’ a space That we keep for you alone, dear friends. No other can hold that place. And now to our school, the Normal School, Would that our tongues could say Hoiv much we love our Alma Mater. What she has meant each day. And as we go out to our place in the world We'll everyone be true To the ideals learned in the Normal School And every dear friend to you. And so while the years may come and go. There'll be memories in each heart So sweet they can never grow dim with time, No matter how far we part. But with the years they'll brighter grow— These memories too dear to tell; And now we pray a blessing on all As to you we say Farewell. Elizabeth Hamilton, Class Poet. THE SI N DIAI 23 Hikfrs MR. AND MRS. WOODWARD ENTERTAIN SENIORS On the evening of Saturday. April 10th, Mr. and Mrs. Woodward gave a diner party in honor of Lamar’s borthday, having as their special guests the High School Seniors. The color scheme was carried out in the class colors, purple and gold. The table was attractively decorated with green vines, in which were in- tertwined yellow jonquils and purple sweet peas. The motif design was a gorgeous basket of these flowers, with a large bow of purple tulle on the handle. The scene was effectively lighted by a number of yellow can- dles in crystal holders. At each place was a tiny diploma in gold, tied with purple ribbon. When these were unrolled, they proved to contain the menu, which had the names of the officers of the class and teachers cleverly used in naming the articles of food. The menu consisted of the following: Montreat Cocktail Hi School Hearts Senior Plums Chickan a la Rost Sponsor Relish McDowell pommes de terre Class Peas Dorsey Delight Reynolds Roll Anderson Salad Tripp Trifles Webb Glace 1926 Cakes Teachers’ Special Miller Mints Members of the Sophomore Class, daintily dressed as maids, served the dinner. Annie Sue Rost. Class President, gave some very interesting statistics regarding the class as a whole and also the different individuals. Dur- ing the dinner, little Albert Rauman came in with telegrams for each member of the class. These were read and proved to contain some mes- sage of personal interest. After the last course, the guests re- paired to the lobby, where they were entertained by a program of various selections. Readings were given by Miss Virginia Wheatley, of Grove Park School in Asheville; vocal solos by Emilie Miller and piano solos by Li Faung Wang. Other guests, besides the members of the Senior Class, were Dr. and Mrs. Anderson, Mr. ami Mrs. Cros by Adams. Mr. and Mrs. Dorsey. Mrs. J. I. Miller, Mrs. R. R. Webb. Miss Annie Webb, Miss Pauline Tripp, Miss Virginia McLaughlin lin. Miss Tripp— I don’t intend to marry until I am thirty.” Miss Gordon—‘‘I don’t intend to be thirty until I am married.” 24 THE SI X DIAI JUNIOR HIGH Marguerite White........President Evelyn McElroy. . .Vice-President Princie Maphet..........Scc.-Treas. Mrs. Webb ................Sponsor Class Colors—Green and Gold... Class Flower—Jonquil. Class Roll Sara Harper Abernathy Julia McElroy Dorothy Murray Martha Patton Margaret Dellinger Mary Hughes Emma Reckerman Elizabeth Hollingsworth Grace Brown OPERETTAS As a part of the English course this year, the Senior High School Class has presented several interesting oper- ettas. Two of these were especially charming, “Beauty and the Beast,” written and directed by Emilie Miller, and “Puss In Boots,” written Junior Class and directed by Elizabeth Hamilton. The music was selected from other compositions, and the words were gracefully adapted to the music. The fairy stories in both operettas were charmingly worked in. In “Puss In Boots' the costumes designed by Mrs. Davis deserve special mention. Vir- ginia Castlcman served very capably as pianist in both operettas. The casts were as follows: Beauty and the Beast The Beast..............Alma West The Merchant. Elizabeth Wilson Beauty......................Sarah Jenkins Puss In Boots Puss...............Emilie Miller Marquis of Carahas.......... Priscilla Kincaid King....................Elizabeth Wilson Princess.....Kathleen Wallace Courier.......................Eva Phillips A ttendants................. Evelyn McDowell Ruth Allfather TRITON IAN LITERARY SOCIETY The Tritonian Literary Society was organized at the beginning of the school year by Miss Pauline Tripp, head of the English Department. The charter members of the Soci- ety were selected from the College classes on the merit of their class standing. The Modern Drama was chosen as the special subject for study during the year. Among the dramas studied are: Ghosts and “The Doll House, by Henrik Ibsen; “Trelawnev of the Wells,” by A. W. Pinero: “The Liars. bv Henry Ar- thur Jones. The Tritonians feel that they have been greatly benefitted by the study of modern plays and that the Society has been a great help in broadening their litrary knowledge. The charter members of the Soci- ety were: Stella Ledford, President; Annie Bell MacDonald, Secretary ami Treasurer; Ida Luttrell, Kath- leen Wallace. Marv McCall. Mary Ella Milner. CLASSES PRESENT DRAMAS The Montreat Normal School has been delightfully entertained by a se- ries of interesting dramatizations of several popular stories. These stories were dramatized and directed by girls of the High School Department. Oris Blackburn’s dramatization of THE SUN DIAL 25 “Silas Marner” was charmingly prc sente l wtih the following cast: Silas Marner......Annie Sue Host Dunstan Cass........Bill Buckner Dolly IVinthrop ... .Sara Osborne Eppie...........W11.1.a Bennett Aaron...........Albert Bauman The two stories by O. Henry, Lost On Dress Parade and “The Gift of the Magi,” appeared to a special advantage on the stage. The cast of “Lost On Dress Parade, dramatized by Evelyn Roberts, was the following: Mr. Chandler....Annie Sue Bust Miss Marion...Florence Morgan Biff Sister.....Kate Chapman Maid..................Irene Beck The Gift of the Magi, which was dramatized and directed by Irene Beck, was presented with the follow- ing cast: Jim..........Elizabeth Wilson Della ..........Marjorie Gray Another very interesting little drama was presented by the Domes- tic Science and Art Department this year. The drama, entitled “The Im- portance of Domestic Science and Art,” entirely justified its title, giving the value of Home Economics in an entertaining and charming manner. The drama was written by Florence Morgan, a member of the Domestic Science ami Art Department. The cast was: Sam.............Annie Sue Bost Mary......................Flo Morgan Jean..................Marjorie Gray Mother...................Oris Blackburn Bather.......Elaine Hatcheli. Maid...................Bertha Bailey Each of these plays was admirabh acted and the costumes were very good. JUNIORS ENTERTAIN SENIORS The members of the High School graduating class were guests at a de- lightful buffet supper given by the Junior High School Class Monday evening, March 19th, at 6:30 o'clock in the dining room of the Alba Hotel. Purple and gold, the Senior Class col- ors, and gold and green, the Junior Class colors, were gracefully and ap- propriately carried out in the decora- tions and menu. The table was lighted only by tall gold candles ar- ranged in crystal holders. The delicious menu consisted of the following: Fruit Cocktail Pimola Rolls Veal Salad Candle Salad Potato Chips Sandwiches Cafe Parfait Angel Food Cake Candy After supper, a program of read- ings and music was very much en- joyed. Besides the members of the two classes. Miss Virginia McLaugh- lin and Mrs. Webb, eponsors of the Senior and Junior Classes, were present. OUR FACULTY What would we do without them. Our Faculty so dear? Who have so patiently dealt with us Throughout this school year. Mr. Woodward, we love so well. Who to us has been so near; And Mrs. Woodward, our dear “mother Who is always so sincere. Next we sing of Mrs. Webb. Who makes each hour bright; Who does so much for everyone, And makes every burden light. And Mrs. Miller, kind and true. Who helps us to do right; And makes us want to study Even Latin with our might. Mrs. Dorsey teaches science, She teaches it so well. And does a hundred other things We haven’t room to tell. Miss Dickinson has normal work. We're sure we all will be Efficient teachers when we leave Her class in primary. M iss McGirt means most of all. For she teaches how to sew, And cook and plan and keep a house. Things all good wives should know. Miss Annie Webb has taught us math We love her, she’s so gay. Miss Miller gives us things to eat. Her praise we loudly say. Miss McLaughlin teaches history. And then when school is «lone She always goes on hikes with us And enters in our fun. M iss Setser keeps us well and strong, And whenever we are sick She gives us right good medicine And we arc up so quick. Miss Gordon teaches all of us To “parlcy-vous Franca is,” Miss Pauline Tripp teaches English So patiently each day. We never, never will forget Our Faculty so true. And now we give three cheers for all As we say “Farewell to you. HOUSEHOLD ARTS EXHIBIT The annual reception and exhibit of the Domestic Arts was held in the latter part of May in the Domestic Science Department. The large room was most attrac- tive with a profusion of mountain flowers and evergreens. As the guests entered, they were served fruit punch and wafers by some of the girls in this department. 'File front of the room was «levoted to foods and cookery. Tables were covered with dishes of vegetables, sal- ads, cakes, pies and all the good things to appeal to one’s appetite. All the food was most tempting in its appear- ance and showed skill in its prepara- tion. Hanging around the walls and on tables in the rear of the room were the various articles of clothing made by the Domestic Art classes. The beautiful and various colored spring dresses and coats on first appearance were quite stylish and on close inspec- tion showed that they were neatly made and trimmed with dainty hand- work. A number of posters showing the value of foods, simplicity of dress and other phases of the work were displayed. The Home Economics Department has increased both in equipment and enrollment. Every day girls arc real- izing the need of proper training along this line. Here at the Mon- treat Normal is where she can attain that which she is seeking. Miss Mc- Girt, the efficient teacher in the de- partment, and her classes deserve much credit for the attractive exhib- its, which showed that the students had done a year of har«l work along these special lines. Mary Vance. TRITON IAN LITERARY SOCIETY 'Fhe Tritonian Literary Society was organized at the beginning of the school year by Miss Pauline Tripp, head of the English Department. The charter members of the Soci- ety were selected from the College classes on the merit of their class standing. The Modern Drama was chosen as the special subject for study during the year. Among the «Iramas studied are: Ghosts and The Doll House, by Henrik Ibsen; Trelawncy of the Wells,” by A. VV. Pinero: The Liars, by Henry Ar- thur Jones. The Tritoniam feel that they have been greatly benefitted by the study of modern plays ami that the Society has been a great help in broadening their literary knowledge. The charter members of the Soci- ety were: Stella Ledford, President; Annie Bell MacDonald, Secretary and Treasurer; Ida Luttrcll, Kath- leen Wallace, Mary McCall, Mary Ella Milner. 26 THE SUN DIAL SOPHOMORE CLASS Sophomore Class SCHOOL CALENDAR President..........MaRY VaXCE Vice-President.....Helen Hall Sec. and Treat.....Sara Noland Sponsor....Mrs. S. L. Woodward Class Colors—White and Green. Class Flower—Carnation and fern. Class Mascot—Cat. Class Motto—B-. Class Roll Irene Beck Evelyn Roberts Catherine Ruel Ida Bell Loven Mary Rhodes Elizabeth Wilson Kathleen Hollingsworth Kate Chapman Florence Morgan Eva Phillips Virginia Painter Elizabeth Hollingsworth Murphy Starbuck 1925- Sept. 8—All out for Black Mountain! Montreat three miles to mountaimvood. Happy reunion of old girls, glad welcome to new! Sept. 9—Classes organized. Trouble begins! Sept. 12—C. E. entertains with initiation party in honor of new students. Sept. i6—Help! Help! Rescue Dorothy from bottom of lake! Sept. 19—Fun for all! Classes give stunts. Sophs win prize. Sept. 26—Election of Student Body officers. We try paddling our own canoe. Sept. 29—Mrs. Ross, one of our missionaries to Mexico. gives interesting and impressive talk in chapel. Oct. 2—All in line for Mt. Mitchell! Fifteen miles of upward grade! Oct. 3—Return of hikers. Stiff joints, blistered heels, many groans! Oct. 7—Mrs. Smith, of Morristown. Tennessee, visits Mrs. Woodward. Oct. 10—Peanut Friend Party! Being a Pollyanna is a pleasant task. Oct. 12—Corinne and Mac MacDonald arrive from Florida. Welcome! Oct. 13—Mr. Woodward leaves us to the tender care of the Faculty while he attends meetings of Synods. Oct. 15—Miss Gorden. new French teacher, arrives THE SUN DIAL 27 from Kentucky. A glad hand from all! Oct. 17—Dr. Lord entertains members of Faculty. A delightful evening reported. Oct. 18—Dr. Wilson, our new pastor, arrives with his family from Atlanta. A cordial welcome to our midst! Oct. 19—Dr. and Mrs. Ross move into dormitory. They help much to make life beautiful and inter- esting. Oct. 31—Hallowe’en! Ghosts! Clowns! Spooks and all! Nov. 3—Miss Sctser away on visit. .Yot . - Mrs. Gaither, our ovet friend. pusses to tin Great Beyond. Nov. 13— Blandina Foster added to our number. Nov. 21—Impromptu program! All numbers enjoyed, especially the Grand Opera scene featuring Mrs. Webb and Mrs. Miller. Nov. 26—Thanksgiving Day. Turkey and all the fixin’s! Dec. 5—Basketball game at Swannanoa. Dec. 10—C. E. sends Xmas box to Mountain Mission. Dec. 12—Basketball game at Biltmorc. Dec. 13—Members of C. E. present Xmas pageant. Dec. 15—Everybody trying to be good little girls and fool old Santa. Dec. 16—Christmas tree in lobby. Everybody happy. Dr. Anderson especially. Dec. ??—All leave for “Home, Sweet Home. Dec. 31—All return from Xmas vacation with lingering looks and dragging steps. The Woodwards back from Mississippi with the new car and Mrs. Woodwards’ head badly dented. 1926. Jan. 1—Everybody resolves to be perfectly good all through the new year. Jan. 8—Mr. Woodward’s birthday celebrated by dinner to faculty . Jan. 10—Dr. and Mrs. Anderson leave for Florida. Jan. 12—Exams just ahead! Jan. 15—“Montreat Cats frequent visitors to dormitory. Jan. 18.—Mrs. Adams entertains pupils of Music Class. All report a delightful afternoon. Feb. 7 thru 14—Revival services by Pastor—everyone helped. Feb. 10—Bill Buckner back—secs unusual “atraction”— decides to stay. Feb. 13—Valentine Party. Feb. 14—C. E. delegates go to convention in Asheville. Feb. 22—Annual Party. Colonial costumes most at- tractive. Feb. 27—C. E. Social. Unusual flavoring for cake icing! Mar. 10—Third year Domestic Science Class gives beau- tiful luncheon. Mar. 25 Miss Lillian Russell entertains Choral C lass in honor of Mrs. Adams’ birthday. Apr. 1—April Fool! Trip to Catawba Falls. Apr. 10—Mr. and Mrs. Woodward entertain High School Seniors at dinner. Apr. 17—Catechism Class goto Dorseys’ (nr house party. Apr. 18—Cat. Kit and Chism arrive in honor of house party. Apr. 21—Forest fire. Everybody excited. Biggest Game of Season: Our Girls vs. Mon- treat Men. Apr. 24—Great excitement over the Evelyns’ mixed pic- tures. Apr. 28—Dot decides on another swim. Apr. 29—Mrs. Buckner entertains S. S. Class with picnic supper. May 2—Lamar’s affections seem to have shifted. May 3—Miss Dickinson invited for a moonlight ride Mrs. Miller as chaperone. May 4- -Next biggest game. Teachers vs. Girls. Most exciting feature being Mrs. Webb’s home run. May 8—Mr. and Mrs. Jumper entertain the whole school at ice cream parlor. Three cheers for our drug store managers! May 10—Donald entertains C. E. Executive Committee with picnic supper. May 11—Mrs. Webb entertains Junior Class with sup- per at her cottage. May «2—Mrs. Adams gives a most helpful talk at C. E. prayer service. May 13—Faculty and Student Body entertained b Woman’s Auxiliary with a porch party at Winsborough Building. M ar. 13—Dr. and Mrs. Anderson entertain Business Woman’s Circle at six o'clock dinner. May 15—Sun-Dial goes to press. Staff solicits your sym- pathetic consideration as you read the results of their efforts. WHEN YOU NEED ICE CALL BLACK MOUNTAIN ICE CO. PHONE 178 Prompt and Courteous Treatment C. C. HIPP CO. LEADING DEPARTMENT STORE Black Mountain, N. C. 28 THE SUN DIM M. N. S. Hall of Fame STATISTICS Hast All Round Student—Virginia Castleman. Most Sensible—Eli .abcth Hamil- ton. Politest—Elizabeth Hamilton. Most Attractive—Ruth Passmore. Most Sincere—Elizabeth Hamil- ton. Most Popular—Ida Luttrell and Eva Phillips. Cutest—Li Faung Wang. Freshest Freshman—Alice Karaiv- anoff. Most Dignified Senior — Mary Griffith. The Neatest—Marguerite White. The Prettiest—Marjorie Gray. The Laziest—Blandina Foster. The Most Intellectual — Stella Ix dford. Biggest Flirt—Flo Morgan. Peppiest—Virginia Castleman. Most Athletic—Ida Currie. Most Ambitious—Ruth Faircs. Quietest—Mattie Johnson. Most Original—Elizabeth Hamil- ton and Elizabeth Miller. Best Sport—Bertha Bailey and Ida Luttrell. Handsomest Boy—Murphy Star- buck. THE RAINBOW When earth's trials sore beset us. And the load seems hard to bear. And our friends seem not to love us. And the world seems not to care. And our lives seem O, so useless. And our tasks seem all in vain: We forget the promise glorious Of the rainbow through the rain. Often we arc tired and lonely, And the world seems dark and drear: And we long for one friend only. How we wish that he were near. We forget that he has promised. And his promises are true. Through the rainbow He is speaking Now to me and now to you. Let us run our race with patience. Fight the fight that knows no loss: Let us prize the things of pure gold. Let us care not for the dross. Let us live our lives of service In a world where need is plain Thinking always of God's promise— In the rainbow through the rain. —ELIZABETH HAMILTON THE SUN DIAL 29 freshman class marjoric gray...............president corinne maedona Id . .. .vice-president francos bcaslcy.......see. and treas. Mrs. C. E. Dorsev.............Sponsor class colors—purple and gold. motto—green, hut growing, class roll bessie cozart tannic gilreath alicc karaivanoff gladicc newsome marga ret rhodes Virginia ross lucillc spangler My Dear Ma:— After you and pa set me on tin- train i couldnt help but cry awhile cause i sez to myself i wuz leavin home fer three months afore id get back to see ver agin and here i wuz goin way off to Montreat to be jest a freshman in the Montreat Normal School, well it made me cry to think of it and as i wuz cryin a man in some kind of uniform with a cap on his hacd come by an sez ter me madam give me yer ticket, well i didnt understand what it wuz he sed but i didnt want ter seem dumb yer know yer tole me not to seem dumm to nobody so i nu he ask me fer somethin and i jest tuk it thet it wuz my basket with my lunch in it and i freshmen jest up and sez to him no sir you cant have it. im figuring on gitting hungry myself and i guess id jest as soon cat it myself as give it ter you well the pore man he looked kinder funny and then he laughed, well i didnt want to appear dumb so i laughed with him. and then jest ter he nice to the poor ol cfella cause he did look purty hungry i sez maybe youd like fer me to give va one of my sandwitches though you Id yer. then he laughed some more well i got kinda afecred he wuz crazy so i begun figetin around then he quit laughin and sez ter me madam i says could i have yer ticket yer train ticket, well then i new wot he meant and give my ticket ter him. he wuz very nice after all and didnt even take my sandwitch. well ma i thought thet train would never git nowhere, i got shore nuff tired riding and ma there wuz a little baby jis behind me and would yer be- lieve it but it jes tore half of the feathers off my hat afore i k no wed it. it wuz awful, those pretty feathers thet we put in thar the last night i wuz home, well i jes took my hat off and put it on the seat by me where i could keep an eye on it. and it wuznt ten minutes afore i wuz looking out the winder and a big fat woman come and set on it. she said she wuz sorry and then moved her seat and i picked up my hat and put it back on my head, cause the baby behind me wuz asleep then, well purty soon a big ole darkie come hurrying thru the car yelling built more, built more, and lots of people begin to git up and grab their hats, so i grabbed the darkie by his arm and sez ter him what has he built more of. well if anybody ever looked dumb it wuz thet nigger and i jes sed to myself pore thing it must be awful ter Ik- so crazy, but about thet time the man in uniform come to me and tole me i wuz to git off thar and change fer Black Mounting, so he helped me off with my bundles and i waited in the little station fer two hours afore the train fer Black Mounting come in. then i got on it and i thought id git in one of the cars nearer the engin so id git thar sooner, well i went in and set down afore i noticed thet they wuz only darkies in thar. so when i saw them thar i guessed i wuz in the rong car 'n i jist got tip ami walked into the next one. well the seats thar wuz so much nicer than on the other train i jest felt rite happy, but afore long here come the same man as had been on the other train, or anwyay he looked jest like him and wuz dressed jest like him. and so when i seen him coming up the aisle is sez. sez i. well yer not gonna ketch me agin, i’ll jest have my ticket right ready fer year, and i saw a man with his ticket in his 30 THE SUN DIA I hat, so i put mine up in my hat too. well purty soon the collector, i reckon thet’s his name, he come up to me and took my ticket out frum my hat and sez well madam i suppose you will pay me fer the pullman now since your ticket does not cover this car to. well ma i didn't have any idea what the man wuz talking about, so i sez to him, ir i havent bought any pullman, whatever thet is. and i dont want to buy one and im not savin my ticket is covering this car i jest put it in my hat brim i didnt even want it to cover my hat. then he looked up like he wanted to cry and laugh to and i thought maybe bed ate to much pep- per or somethin, but he se , im afraid you 11 have to set in the next car if you dont want to pay some more money, and as i didnt want to pa money fer nothin i jestt went into the next car. well it wuznt long afore the train came to Black Mounting and i wuz glad enough ter git off. i looked around cause yer told me somebody would meet me and sure enough a big tall man come up to me and smiled and se yours miss-------- aint yer. and i smiles back ’n sez yes sez im mr woodward the princibal of Mon treat School, and then he turned to the pretty lady besides him and se this is mrs. woodward, and now if you 11 come rite out here to our car well take you rite to the school, so i followed them along and then we got in this big car. it wuznt at all like jakes Ford it wuz more like a house and it had winders in it. i felt pruty big ridin in it to. mrs Woodward showed me where i wuz ter room and left me there, and it wuznt long afore a whole crowd of girls come into my room and began ask in questions. : answered them pert as i could cause i didnt want them ter think i wuz bumb, bvit ma im so tired and sleepy i jest cant write no more, this is a fine place though and i think ill like it fine, write me and tell pa and all the kids i sen my love, goodnite and lots of love. Your girl. Aw Freshman. Teacher (to Mac MacDonald sit- ting idly during writing period) — Mac. why are you not writing? Mae—“I ain't got no pen. Teacher—“Where’s your gram- mar?” Mae-—“She's dead. CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR ACTIVITIES The Christian Endeavor Society of the Montreat Normal School is one o fthe most active in Western North Carolina. The society has accom- plished much good in the lives of the girls this session, not only by means of the inspiration from the splendid programs, but by each one learning to take part herself in the regular Sunday evening services. Besides the helpful messages received on Sunday evenings, much interest is taken in the mid-week prayer services. The society has been fortunate in hearing foreign missionaries speak at differ- ent times. Dr. and Mrs. Ross, of Mexico, spent several weeks in the school last fall. They spoke often of Mexico, their work there, and the Mexican people themselves. At the end of each month a social was given, appropriate to the season. In this way many delightful evenings were enjoyed by all of us. The girls have shown keen interest in the Christian Endeavor work this ear. The programs, in which music has had an important part, have been carefully planned in advnace. The chief aim has been to give variety to the meetings in order to check any monotony that might creep in. A missionary program is given each month. The society owes the success of it attractive meetings to Kathleen Wallace, chairman of the Program Committee. In the month of No- vember the school was divided into four groups. Each group gave a pro- gram during this month. The prize for the winning groups was an enter- tainment by the losing groups. Thi plan aroused much interest. The society sent six delegates to the Western District of North Caro- lina Convention, which was held in Asheville. Splendid reports were brought back from this meeting. Many new ideas for socials and pro- grams and new duties for officers and committees were learned at the con- vention and practiced in our society. The district officers were elected at this convention. Donald Wilson, our capable president, was elected super- intendent of the Comrades of the Quiet Hour and Life Work Re- cruits. Our society is most appreci- ative of this honor conferred on our president, and we are sure he will carry out the work faithfully and successfully. Nearly all the girls in the school have signed the Active Member’s pledge card. A large number have signed the Comrades of the Quiet Hour and Tenth Ivegion pledge cards also. So many of the girls are Chris- tian Endeavor experts that the execu- tive officers feel we have a well- trained society and one that really knows Christian Endeavor work. There was a Christian Endeavor Ex- pert Class this year during the month of April, and this was well attended. Posters have been wisely and beau- tifully prepared by Mary Vance. These are posted at church every Sunday morning and at Christian En- deavor in the evenings. Mr. Cunningham. All South Field Secretary, and Mr. Pepper. District President, visited the society this year and gave excellent addresses. The Executive Committee has ap- preciated the work done by our spon- sor, Miss Annie Webb. She has worked patiently and faithfully with us. giving us much valuable assistance. The officers responsible for the splendid progress of the years’ work in the society are: Donald Wilson..............President Oris Blackblrn. .. .I'ice-President Margi reite White..........Cor. See. Emilie Miller...................Ree. See. Evelyn McElrOY............Treasurer Miss Annie Webti.Faculty Advisor Margaret Rhodes—Say, Fannie, what is an octogenarian, anyway?” Fannie—“Aw, I dunno. Why?” Margaret— Well, they must be an awfully sickly lot. for whenever I hear of one of them they’re always dying.” THE SUN DIAL 3i SHORTER CATECHISM CONTEST. As an incentive to the study of the Shorter Catechism in October, a house party was promised by Mrs. C. E. Dorsey to all those who would memorize the Catechism by the first of April. Many entered the contest, and there were twenty who qualified for the house party, which was held the week-end ol Easter. The successful contestants were: Mary Ella Milner. Myrticc Smith. Stella Ledford. Jessie Jones, Emma Rcckerman. Mary Hughes, Virginia Ross, Bernice Cal- houn, Bessie Cozart. Lucile Gladney. Sara Osborne. Martha Patton. Jose phinc Woodward, Isabel Wilson. Evelyn McDowell. Ruth Stowe. Ruth Castlcman. Fannie Gilreath. Ernes- tine Hollingsworth, Bertha Bailey, Princie Maphct and Dorothy Mur- ray. These girls were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Dorsey for a week-end house party. The time was spent in helping to prepare the de- licious meals, washing dishes, playing games and in going to ride. Each one. by Mr. and Mrs. Dorsey’s kind, loving treatment, was made to feel Shorter Catechism Class that she was in her own home. The nights were especially en- joyed with the live chatter and songs of girls who never considered sleep as a necessity at a house party. As there were about eight girls in each room, there were few hours in the night when someone was not calling to the girls across the hall, singing or playing the ukclelc. This is a time which we shall al- ways remember. How could the Montreat Normal do without Mr. and Mrs. Dorsey, who always help us to live better lives, encourage us to learn the Catechism and give us delightful house parties as a reward ? CHRISTIAN SERVICE BAND If you’ve ever noticed, perhaps you know—if not. there’s a group of girls in the Normal that you should meet. Altogether or individually they are always lending a helping hand.” And no wonder! for they are the Christian Service Band. Those girls who have definitely de- cided to go into full-time Christian service arc the members, and the meetings are held every Sunday after- noon. This past year Annie Belle Mc- Donald has been the leader, and. as she is a Student Volunteer with deep sincerity and consecration, the pro- grams have ever been helpful and in- spirational. The Student Body sent one of the Band to the State Student Volunteer conference, and since that time, the different girls have written birthday letters to some of our Presbyterian missionaries on the foreign field. I his brings them in touch with the dif- ferent types of work, and also helps them to decide in which country they wish to labor. May the Montreat group grow with the years, always rendering more loving service, thru Him who strengtheneth. and may it stand firm- ly “For Christ and the Church.” One of the girls in this group, Lu- cille Gladney, has attained unusual distinction. She has recited the Cate- chism with Scripture Proof. This is the first time anyone in the Southern Presbyterian Church has accomplished this feat since 1915. as far as we have any record. 32 THE SI N DIAL MUSIC NOTES Mrs. H. H. A. Beach. America's foremost woman composer, was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Adams in April. We were privileged to hear Mrs. Beach in an informal talk at chapel. She told how. when the com- mission came to write a cantata for the opening of the Woman’s Building for the Columbian Exposition in 1893. in Chicago, it took her but a moment to decide upon the One Hundredth Psalm with its joyous message. All were charmed with the natural, simple manner of this writer of music in its largest forms, whose reputation is as great in Europe as it is in America. Mrs. Beach is always happy to say that all her musical training was received in this country. The school is fortunate in secur- ing foi its vocal teacher next session. Mrs. Alice Cothran, of New York City, whose interest in her subject and in voung people argues much of promise for the coming year. Added to her charming personality. Mrs. Cothran unites years of serious study in hei chosen art. LI FAUNG WANG GIVES RECITAL On Saturday afternoon. Ma 22nd. Li Faung Wang, our student from Shanghai. China, gave a delight- ful program of piano music at Mrs. Adams home. The Housc-in-the- Woods. Li Faung came to our school especially to study with Mrs. Adams and this program showed unusual technical and artistic ability. PIANO STUDENTS GIVE RECITAL On Saturday afternoon. May 15th, the music pupils of Mrs. Crosby Adams gave a very interesting pro- gram at Mrs. Adams' home. Some of these girls were just beginners but each one showed splendid training and preparation. The program was greatly enjoyed by a large and ap- preciative audience. Those taking part were: Oris Blackburn. Isabella Wilson. Virginia Ross. Virginia Richardson, Martha Patton. Jose- phine Woodward. Ruth Passmore, Kathleen Wallace. Ruth Reynolds. Kate Chapman, Virginia Castleman, Evelyn Roberts. Princie Maphet. Li Faung Wang. Elizabeth Warrall. Mrs. Adams assisted in several duos and quartettes. Mrs. Crosby Adams • HONOR TO WHOM HONOR “HONOR TO WHOM HONOR—- They brought us joy in coming here to dwell. ousing themselves midst roads and flowers and birds. Ever the open door and friendly hand And music borne from heaven on angel wings Draw us to them. And closer grows the bond As pass the crowding years. We learn of them Much that enriches life and makes it good— Sweet sympathy and kindly tolerance. Enduring love that only builds a home. Strength for the task and song in everything. GRAD I ATI NO EXE RCISES Processional. The Children of the King Are We ................Mrs. Adams Invocation. Scripture Reading. Vocal Solos— (a) O Sleep, Why Dost Thou Leave Me?—from “Sem- ele ................Handel (b) A Pastoral from Rosa- linda ............... I'eraani (c) Sylvalin ........... Si riding (d) The Star...............Rogers Mrs. Alice Cothran Commencement Address. Presentation of Diplomas. Chorus—God of All Nature— “Andante Cantabile ...... Tschaikwsky-R emiek Normal Choir Awarding of Bibles and Certificates. Benediction. THE SUN DIAL 33 Mrs. Adams has chosen Li Faung Wang as her assistant in the piano department next year. This gifted voung Chinese student, who is plan- ning to teach in her home country, has asked for a leave of absence in order to remain in Montreat for fur- ther musical work. She has already endeared herself to the school for her serious aims as a student and her gen- eral spirit of helpfulness. Two hundred and nineteenth Recital The House-in-the-Woods Program by Li Faung Wang of Shanghai. China Pastorale.................Scarlatti Arioso ............... Bach-Pirani Bourrcc .............. Bach-Tours Allegretto in B flat. .. .Haydn-Seiss Minuet in E flat....Beethoven •Duos—Suite in Canon Form Arensky Scherzino-Cavotte-Elcgic Romance ...............Alla Polacca •Nightingale in the Bush. . .Kullak Second piano part written by Francis Womack, M. S. Playtime......................Scott Elves ......................Lazarus Heartsease ............Mrs. Beach Arabesque in E major........Debussy Arabesque in G major........Debussy ‘With Mrs. Adams. Mr. and Mrs Crosby Adams Student Musicalcs Two hundred and eighteenth Recital The House-in-the-Woods Montreat, North Carolina Saturday Afternoon. May 15th, 4 P- M. Program by pupils from Montreat Normal School. Duet—Birthday March............Loeu Oris Blackburn On the Ice at Sweet Briar Cranford Evelyn Roberts Duets — Minuet — Processional March .................. Dennee Solo—Elfland Horns.. .Mrs. Adams Isabel Wilson Valse Miniature .....Steinfeldt Doll's Reverie ....Mrs. Adams Kathleen Wallace Dance of the Marionettes Mrs. Adams Duet—Prayer from “Der Frci- schuts”.........von fVeber Virginia Richardson. Vaxsovicnne ............ Rogers Rock Me to Sleep.....Strelezki Dancing Wavelets .......Emery Virginia Ross Hymn—Dundee ........... Traditional Duo—Allegretto con tnoto. .Schultz Elizabeth Worrall Yakima (Indian Story)— The Wood Nymphs' Harp... ?e« Josephine Woodward Quartette—Minuet in E flat major ................. Mozart Ruth Passmore. Kate Chapman Virginia Ross. Elizabeth Worrall Hymn—Day is Dying in the West .................. Sheruin Dream Fairies’ Waltz...Dnec te Princic Maphat Thou art like unto a flower Rubinstein Ruth Reynolds Quartette—Serenade in F major Schultz Ruth Reynolds, Martha Patton Virginia Castleman. Ruth Passmore Three Pedal Studies..'Mrs. Adams G major-E minor-B minor Martha Patton Praeludium (Canon in the octave) ........... Reinctke Legend ........... Signe Lund Virginia Castleman Schcrzando I stood tiptoe upon a little hill”...Beecher Ruth Passmore Quartette—Zampa ........... Herald Li Faung Wang, Virginia Castleman Ruth Reynolds. Martha Patton MONTREAT NORMAL SCHOOL Concert by the Normal Choir and Members of the Piano Department Crosbv Adams, director M rs. Crosby Adams, at the Piano Anderson Auditorium Saturday evening. May 29th. 7:30 1926 Chorus—Summer is a-coming in T'radit tonal Happy Song........Del Riego Piano Quartette—Symphony in G minor, first movement. Mozart Allegro mol to Mrs. Adams. Virginia Castleman Li Faung Wang, Ruth Passmore Chorus—Sunbeams ........... Ronald Piano Duo—Valse from “Dorn- roeschen”....... Tschaikoivsky Mrs. Adams. Virginia Castleman Chorus—Deep River, An Ameri- can Negro Melody Fisher-Harris Piano Quartette—Coriolan Over- ture. Op. 62 ............Beethoven Mrs. Adams. Li Faung Wang Annie Hadley. Virginia Castleman Chorus—The Song the Angels Sang .................. Corrne Piano Duo— Allegro Brilliante Laexv Ruth Passmore. Li Faung Wang Chorus — The Year’s at the Spring............. Mrs. Beach ALMA MATER (Tune: Believe Me. If All Those Endearing Young Charms.) How dear to our hearts will the memory be Of the days we have spent in thy care, When within thy dear halls we have lingered awhile All thy gifts and thy blessings to share. So the memory of thee will ever re- main. While we think of each dear hal- lowed scene. And the bonds of true loyalty, blest thru the years. Our affection will ever keep green. Then, to thee. Alma Mater, we’ll ever be true, TI10’ the coming years scatter us far; And the ideals you taught us will ever be bright. Shining out as our life’s guiding star. We will cherish thy name wherever we roam. And forever thy praises repeat. Hail to thee, Alma Mater, our hap- piest days Arc the days we have spent in Mon- treat. SERVICE GROCERY Service and Quality Black Mountain. X. ('. IVIcMURRAY HARDWARE FURNITURE STORES Service and Quality Our Specialty BLACK MOUNTAIN 34 THE SCN DIAL Basketball Team ATHLETICS ATHLETICS. “A well-a-who are for Montreat. Are you ready? Yea—Bo! Then girls let’s go!! Well-a-who are, Well-a-who are. Well-a-who are, who are we? Wcll-a-we are, Wcll-a-we are. Well-a-we arc. we arc we! M-O-N-T-R-E-A-T. See? STOP! LOOK! LISTEN! Montreat Normal has organized an Athletic Association. We are fortu- nate in getting Bertha Bailey as the manager. With her school spirit, ideas of clean sports, and with her good management, we can sec why this has been the most successful year along athletic lines. With the co- operation of Ida Currie, manager of Basketball: and Annie Bell Macdon- Baskctball; and Annie Bell Masdon- ald. manager of Tennis, the Mon- treat Athletics have been put on the map. The Baseball Line-up: M. N. S. Position E. McElroy................. C. I. Currie (C.) ............ P. F. Beasley ................ist B. B. Bailey .................2nd B. E. Miller .................3rd B. C. McElveen ................ S.S. M. Vance.................... L.F. A. B. Macdonald............. C.F. J. McElroy ................. R.F. Subs: A. S. Bost, E. Reckerman. This year the baseball team was most successful and has kept up the record started when it was organized four years ago. and has won every game played this season. Many games of great interest were played. The men of Montreat thought they could beat the girls! It was a hard fought game from start to finish and showed some good work on the part of both teams. But our team triumphed over the men in an 18 to 10 victory on the Montrcat diamond. The men received good training and were pre- pared to fight the forest fire the fol- lowing day. Then we got a good chance to show the faculty they didn't know it all. when we won over them in an 24 to 11 victory. Many other games were played with equal success. Basketball Forwards Elizabeth Miller Frances Beasley Priscilla Kincaid Line-up: Guards Marguerite White (C) Evelyn McElroy Eva Phillips Subs: Ida Currie. Virginia Painter. One of the interesting features of the season was basketball—with many of the old girls back and lots of new material, an excellent team was selected after daily practice un- der the direction of Ida Luttrcll. We got our share of victories and were defeated only once during the season. Perhaps the most thrilling game was the one played with Swannanoa on their court. When we won with a score of 26 to 13. The forwards. “Grubber” Miller. Frances Beasley, and Priscilla Kincaid, were stars in shooting goals. The guards. Evelyn McElroy, Eva Phillips and Marguer- ite White, by their excellent pass THE SI N DIAI 35 work, helped to make the team what it was. I ennis is the most popular sport considering the number that partici- pate. VVe were fortunate in having Annie Hell Masdonald. a skilled player, as the director. Not only did games of singles and doubles give pleasure, but the tournaments were APRIL FOOL. Our April Fool’s day started with a jump! Someone was inspired early, and our rising bell rang about six-thirty. Then a girl rushed into the corridor saying. “That's the five minute bell. and well—we jumped! Later, because Mr. Woodward had said nothing of giving us a holiday, the thought arose in the fertile brains of about twenty of the girls to run away. At eight o'clock a crowd ran out of the dormitory, ami started somewhere. Somewhere, yes. somewhere — they did not know where. The teachers say they went up Piney. but we think they only reached the second terrace. There they sat and waited for the girls to start to school, but they waited in Baseball Team especially fine. The tournaments be- tween the classes and also between the faculty and student body were played with enthusiasm and full of the good old school spirit. This year the letters will be given to girls that merit them not only for enthusiasm and interest in sports but also their achievements in other phases of school work. In determin- vain. No one went to school that day! Finally the runaways decided to return and see what had happened. They arrived ami found that Mr. Woodward had cars ready to take the girls to Catawba Falls. But he thought those twenty girls who had gone on this wild escapade would stay away all day, and had not pre pared for them to go. They had to remain in Montreat, yes but—Oh. the jokes they did play! They got into all the mischief they could, but sh - • - don't tell. Now for those who submitted to authority and waited for the “powers that be” to direct them-—they were the ones who enjoyed a day of won derful change and recreation. The ing who shall receive letters, scholar- ship. deportment, attendance, punc- tuality, and points made in all forms of recreation will be considered. The ones who did not care to par- ticipate in the more strenuous sports enjoyed bowling and hiking to places of interest such as Mount Mitchell. Blue Ridge, Piney ami lookout Mountain. trip to Catawba Kails, given by Misses Webb’s and McLaughlin’s pageant groups was very enjoyable. The girls bumped along in trucks, lifting their glad voices in merry song, and when the truck had car- ried them as far as it could, they hiked the rest of the way to the falls. At noontime a bountiful picnic lunch was enjoyed by all, after which the girls climbed the mountain exploring the by-paths along the falls. Some even rushed the season to the extent of wading. Oh. no! it wasn’t cold! There were many sighs of regret when they returned to Montreat, some hiking and some rjding, dead tired, but happy. All you who helped make the first of April a Perfect Day—Thank you! THE SI N DIAL 36 Tennis Club ANNUAL TRIP TO MITCHELL Friday morning, October the 2nd. we started on our annual hike to Mt. Mitchell, the highest peak east of the Rockies. About fifty of u$, knicker- clad, with walking stick, kodak, tin cup and bag of lunch started out in the greatest spirits for the treat ahead of us. The fifteen mile hike is a steady climb all the way and demands much strength and endurance to reach the top. All day we kept up our march stopping only long enough to rest, cat our lunch or to enjoy the beauties of nature along the way. We reached Camp Alice, three quarters of a mile from the top, by mid-afternoon. This was where we were to spend the night, so wc stopped to rest and to select our sleeping space on the bare floor of the Camp before continuing our climb to the top. We reached the summit of the peak about sunset but were disap- pointed that the view was obstructed by a heavy fog. After exploring the top as long as the day light allowed, we returned to Camp Alice to pre- pare supper for the hungry crowd of hikers. Pork and beans, weinies, sandwiches, hot chocolate never tasted better to any one. About nine o'clock the full moon came out in all its glory and wc again went to the top of old Mitchell and could sec for miles around the mountains and valleys below us. After this hour in Paradise, as it seemed to us, wc went back to Camp to spend awhile in sleep. Each of us rolled up in our blanket beside an- other on the floor, using our shoes as pillows—but that didn’t matter for wc were so tired it took little imagination to make us think wc were on feather beds. Very soon dreams took the place of imagination and wc were birds flying over those beautiful mountains with every peak our home. The next morning the fleecy clouds were all around us and we were not able to get a glimpse of the sunrise as we had hoped, but in a short time the clouds began to disappear enough for the sun to peep through and transform the scene into one of heavenly beauty. We had seen Mitchell under ideal weather conditions; indeed, even- hour of the day produced some change in the magical hues and shapes of the mountains. When the weather is fair and settled they are clothed in blue and white and print their whole outline on the clear evening sky. Sometimes when the rest of the land- scape is cloudless they seem to gather a hood of gray vapor about their summits, which in the last rays of the setting sun will glow and light up like a crown of glory. We reached Montrcat late in the afternoon with many blistered heels, sunburnt noses, stiff joints—tired, happy and convinced that wc had had one of the most wonderful experi- ences of a life time. We Thank You Girls For the patronage that you have given us this year. It has been a pleasure to know you. We want you to always make our store your Black Mountain headquarters. Follow our slo- gan— MEET YOUR FRIENDS AT “TOM’S PLACE” You Are Always Welcome Here Phone 116 Black Mountain, N. C. JACOBS COMPANY Clinton, S. C. The cuts in this issue of the Sun Dial were made by Jacobs Co. We recommend them for their good work and prompt service. Blue Ridge Grocery Co. WHOLESALE GROCERS ASHEVILLE Positive relief of Eye Strain and consequent head- aches. Eyes examined scientifically without the aid of drugs or loss of time from work. N. D. WELLS REGISTERED OPTOMETRIST Black Mountain, N. C. To see well, see the Wells the Optometrist HALL’S OUTFITTER TO MEN AND WOMEN Black Mountain, N. C. Phone 57 PALACE BARBER SHOP Champion Shoe Hospital Satisfaction Guaranteed Satisfaction Guaranteed M. C. West, Prop. 0. C. HAMBY. Prop. Black Mountain. N. C. Black Mountain, N. C. Have Your Pictures Made at HOWARD’S STUDIO WH’TE BROWN MOTOR CO. Ford and Fordson Sales and Sendee ASHEVILLE, N. C. Phone 16 Black Mountain, N. C. Patton Ave. STANDARD GAS. OILS AND GREASE. THE LEADER DEPT STORE FREE ROAD SERVICE. PHONE 124. TIRES REPAIRED WHILE YOU WAIT. Headquarters for AUTO ACCESSORIES. 8-HOUR BAT- Ladies’ Ready-to-Wear and TERY SERVICE. Millinery COME TO SEE US Patton Ave., Asheville, N. C. CENTRAL SERVICE 10-12 Patton Ave. STATION For Good Pictures Send Your Black Mountain. N. C. Films to KING KODAK COMPANY SHAW GROCERY COMPANY Asheville, N. C. Dealer� 1 n I)r. Charles Floyd Woodard GROCERIES AND FRESH MEATS New Theatre Building Black Mountain, N. C. Between Montreal and Black Mountain PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY Asheville’s Most Complete Department Store ii r i r n m d c MONTREAT DRUG STORE LIU lil Li o MONTREAT, X. C. The Students of the Montreat Normal School And wishes to extend to you every courtesy of this large organization. We We carry a complete line of Drugs, Toilet Articles. Stationery, Candy and Drinks. urge you to make this your headquarters while shop ping in Asheville. Agents for Eastman Kodaks and Films. Whitman’s Candy. Free Rest Room Free Telephones Free Parcel Check Station 10 per cent discount on all purchases of $1.00 or over to Normal girls. See Us 7 and 9 Patton Avenue Through to the Square For Prices Quality and Service W. T. WRIGHT, JR. A CHECKING ACCOUNT STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES The stub of your check book acts at once Service and Quality Our Motto as a record and receipt, and this book will show you at a glance just how much you are paying to your butcher, grocer, milk- man, iceman or dressmakei. It’s Convenient, Besides Five Points Phone 67 COMMONW EALTH BANK Black Mountain. N. C. AND TRUST COMPANY Black Mountain, N. C. This Space Donated by Black Mountain B. P. A. Club Headquarters at Tom’s Place DIN WIDDIE’S “We Serve All But Love None” Everything in a good drug store SEE ON THE HIGHWAY HEGEMAN WALKER Black Mountain, N. C. Key City Real Estate Dealers Black Mountain, N. C. GOLD BAR CANNED FRUITS WILL PLEASE YOU THEY ARE GOOD ROGERS GROCERY COMPANY WHOLESALE Asheville, N. C. Our Trucks Give Daily Service In Montreat MOUNTAIN CITY LAUNDRY Phones 426-427 Asheville, N. C. Compliments of KINNEY SHOE STORE Next to Imperial Theatre Asheville, N. C. “YOUR MONEY’S WORTH” AT THE Palais Royal “Asheville’s Dry Goods Store” BUTMORE JERSEY MILK has always been the supreme standard of quality: the very best that unstinted care can produce. : : : : Call Black Mtn. Phone 170, or Biltmore Phone 6 Black Mountain Drug Co. INC. BLACK MOUNTAIN BLACK MOUNTAIN, N. C. LUMBER COMPANY INCORPORATED To each member of the Faculty and Student Body we wish to thank for the nice patronage given us during the school year. LUMBER AND BUILDERS' We will thank you to remember us to your friends and trust we will have the pleasure of serving you again next school SUPPLIES term. Rexall Drug Store Eastman Kodaks Whitman's Candies Phone 14 Black Mountain, N. C.