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

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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.

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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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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