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

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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.

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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.”

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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.