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

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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.

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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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Page Twelve T H K $ U N 1) 1 A L Montrkat Normal School JOKES Mary Me: I heard Jack Briggs sav he called you Geometry'. M. F. Harrell: How conic? Mary: He said you were so plain and solid. Norcnc: Don't you ju t love overpowering men? Elsie Quick: Gracious! I’ve never overpowered any. M i Watkins: What do you think of Shakespeare’s plays? I.. Mac Thomas: Didn't he play with Clara Bow in her last picture? r f Marian W.: What make- the faculty so glum today? Betty Cain: They’ve just discovered that they’ve made a new rule that everybody can understand. Mae Macdonald: Girls were harder to kiss when you were a young man. weren’t they, Mr. Woodward? Mr. W.: Maybe so, maybe so, but it wasn’t so dangerous. The old parlor sofa wasn’t apt to smash into a tree just about the time you were all set. “Now, in getting a meal, what is the first and most important thing? asked Mrs. McLain. “Find the can-opener!’’ shouted Verna. Miss Hyde: The gas is deadly. What steps should you take, should it escape? Poovey: Long ones. r t Dr. Pritchard: Connie, let me feel your pulse. Connie: Oh, doctor! That’s the way you all begin! Ludic: Your petticoat shows. Mary M. K.: What docs it show? Ludic: That you’re old-fashioned. Anne: I’d like to know if 1 can get a divorce from my husband? “What has your husband done? ’’ inquired the lawyer. “Is it necessary to show that?” she asked. “We must, of course, make some charge against him. State what he’s done.’’ “Well, as a matter of fact, he hasn’t done anything, ‘she said. “1 haven’t got a husband, but 1 am engaged to a man and I just wanted to see how easy 1 could get a divorce in case of need.” — Boston Transeri ft. “Are you going with a wild-west show next summer?” “No. answered Joyce Price; “the big desperado work is being done in the metropolitan centers. I’m goin’ to organize a Wild East Show. —Washington Star. NEW-WAY CLEANERS “ H EA R CLEA N CLOTHES” Black Mountain, N. C. MORGAN BROTHERS Wholesale Dealers in CANDIES and CONFECTIONS Asheville, N. C. Compliments of BILTMORE DAIRY FARMS Biltmore, N. C. Compliments of KINNEYS SHOE STORE Asheville, N. C. Your Money s Worth PALAIS ROYAL Asheville's Dry Goods Store 5 Biltmore Ave. ----------a Compliments of KINGAN CO. Richmond, Va. Curers KING AN'S “RELIABLE HAMS and SUCEI) BREAKFAST BACON For First-Class Work, Call at PALACE BARBER SHOP Black Mountain, N. C. 1-------------------------------------