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

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Page Ten T H K S l N !) I A I. Montri a i Normae Sciiooi. THE ALBA DORMITORY AN EVENING OF MUSIC STUDENTS OF THE PIANO DEPARTMENT THE NORMAL CHOIR Friday Evening, May 22, 8:00 P. M. Chorus — O Music. Lead the Wax - Margaret Rut been Land The Normai. Ciioik Quartette — Marche Militaire ----- Schubert Irene Smaei.wood, Hi i.i s Kohi.xveis, Evelyn Young, Sarah Dawsey Impromptu in A Hat - -- -- -- - Schubert Ethel Daxvsey Duos - - Andante and Schcr cttina - - ChaminaJe Mary Ei.i aiietii Jarnagan, Marion Weaver Chorus — Madrigal, “Out of the East She Came - - Cox The Normal Choir Poupee Valsante - -- -- -- -- PoUini Irene Smallwood Duo - From the Opera “Faust - - - - GounoJ-BouatcitZ Marion Weaver, Ethel Dawsey Country Gardens - -- -- -- -- Grainger Rutii Neal Chorus — “God of All Nature,” from Fifth Symphony Ttchaikomk y The Normal Choir Solgcggictto - -- -- -- -- -- Hack Prelude in C sharp minor.....................Rachmaninoff Marion Weaver Quartette — March from “Athalic” - - - - MenJelttohn Margarei Hook, Lucia Phillips, Mary Jones, Ruth Neal Chorus — In Derry Vale (Londonderry Air) - Arr. by McNaught The Normal Choir Bird as Prophet - -- -- - - - Schumann Prelude - -- -- -- -- -- Sc hue ft Mary Jones Schcr ino I Stood Tiptoe Upon a Little Hill - lleecher Margaret Hook Chorus — Happy Song ------- Del Riego Tin Normal Choir While it is true that this program marked the culmination of the year for the Music Department, it must not be forgotten that only recently a Musicale was given in the Reception Room of the School by the pupils of Mi Mary Paterson Lord, whose enthusiastic guidance was reflected by a large class who did their best to prepare for this, to them, momentous occasion. And. juit a short time ago, two program- were given In Mr-. Adam-' pupils. Mary Jonc and Margaret Hook, at “The Housc-in-thc-Woods.” The Choir, under the direction of Mr. Adams, has carried on nobly during the year, entering right into the real spirit of music, thus making every rehearsal count both for the regular church ser- vices and for these special events. DOMKSTIC SCIKNCK DKIWRTMKNT Saturday afternoon. May 23rd, found interested friends of the School viewing the evidences of careful study and planning, illus- trated by the Home Economics exhibit, the reception under the di- rection of Mrs. McLean. This was held from three to six, a fashion review being staged on the lawn in front of the Alba at four. The Young ladies, having donned the latest mode of suitable garment, whether sport uit or evening dress, thus attracted special attention and comment as they passed by in stately mein.

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Montrkat Normal School T H 1 S U N I) I A I. Page Nine M W DAY KXKRCISKS I'm Avm'ai. May Day Festival has become an important occasion in the life of the School. This year’s program was one of the best ever presented. An old English program was given in con- nection with the crowning of the Queen and the usual Mav-pole dance. The exercise were witnosed by a large crowd of Montreat people a well as by many from nearbv towns. The beautiful lawn in front of the Anderson Auditorium i- an ideal place for such a program. After the processional, the Itrst feature was the crowning of the Queen. Mi- Margaret Sea horn, of Dandridgc, Tennc-ce, by the maid of honor, Mi I «ena Rose I’oovey, of Charlotte, announced by Mi barline Robertson, of Nashville, Tcnnct Mi Hanna Alexander, of Spartanburg, South Carolina. The other attendant- were Mi Margaret Hoot, of Eastover, South Carolina; Mi Velma Wells, of Wartbufg, Tennessee; Miss Anne Estis, of Greenville, South Carolina; Mi Geneva Oliver, of Cade- Cove, Tcnne-'ce; Mi - Katherine I.yle, of Clark-ville, Tennessee; and Miss Blanche Hall, of Miami, Florida. The trainbearers were Julicne Kelley and Dorothy Jean Stephenson, of Montreal, and the crown was carried bv Master Carol Stegall, of Montreal. The spirit of the past. Miss Carolyn Kim ev, of Horseshoe, an- nounced the following episodes: Episode I. OKI EnglKh singing and dancing games. Episode II. Antics of the Chimney-sweeps. Episode III. Milkmaids at play. Episode IN’. A play, “The Marriage ol Sir Gawain, drama- tized from an Arthurian legend by one of the student . Mary Branche, of Kichburg, South Carolina. Several appropriate songs were given by the Choir under the direction of Mr. and Mr . Crosin Adams and Mi Lord. The program wa- direct i Miss M argaret Wade, of the Montreal Normal School faculty. The costumes were in keeping with those of the periods represented.

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Montki n Normal School T H I- S U N DIAL Page Eleven THE BACCALAURKATK SERMON Sunday morning. May 24th, at eleven o’clock, brought the cus- tomary service. The Processional, “The Children of the King Arc We, written by Mrs. Adams, ushered in the service. It i- indeed an inspiring sight to sec the long line of singing students as they march into the edifice. The anthem, “Awake, Put on Strength, by Rogers, with solo by Caltha Smith, whose sweet voice has con- tributed its most pleasing and sympathetic quality on many occa- sions. The choral response, after the prayer, “Whatever May Vex or Grieve Thee, to Him Commit Thy Ways,” a classic Bach Chorale, sung a capella. We were privileged to hear a sermon bv our own pastor. Rev. J. W. Caldwell, D.D., who has so endeared himself to the whole community. Hi- earnest ringing word' were a challenge to u- all to go forth to useful service, no matter in what held of endeavor. The Reti -ional, Brightlv Gleams Our Banner,” bv Clough- freighter, was the concluding number. An evening service i- always planned by the Chri-tian Kndeavor Society, with a sermon bv Rev. R. C. Anderson. D.l). I'he mu-ic offering' were The King of lane My Shepherd Is, by Gounod, and another exquisite number, “The Day I Pa t and Over,” by Irene Berge. COMMENCEMENT DAY As on the previous day, the student body entered to the strains of the Processional, the morning of'Monday, May 25th, at ten- thirty o’clock. There were sixteen graduates in the College Depart- ment, appropriately dressed in dark blue college gowns, and the High School group of fifteen in gray garb. The choir sang “When Twilight Weaves Her Gentle Spell,” arranged from Beethoven’s “Minuet in G major” by Gene Brans- combe, who also wrote the word-. The address was by Rev. Howard Thompson, D.D., pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, Bristol, Tennessee. Mr. Woodward, a- usual, gave well-chosen words of helpfulness to the outgoing da--. Both Mr. and Mrs. Woodward, .1' indeed the whole faculty, have been indefatigable in bringing to the students the best influences, coupled with practical training for their work out in the world. The presentation of Bibles to those students who, under the direction of Mrs. C. I'. Dorsey, have committed the required por- lion- of the Word and the Shorter Catechism, i- always a moving moment in the exercises of the day. THE AECMN.E BANQUET This social event always marks the culmination of the festivities planned tor the close of the School year, and was held at Assembly Inn Mondai evening. Mi Martha Brown presided. I’he “Bless- ing, in niU'ical form, written bv Mr-. Adams, vv.i- ung, alter which came words of greeting from new and old members of former classes. The recent recruits to the ranks were heartily welcomed into the circle and all pronounced the gathering a memorable one.