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

Text from Pages 1 - 40 of the 1936 volume:

-rkeSUN DIAL Volume X Published by the students of Montreat College MONTREATTnTc, MAY, 1936 Number 3 COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING Our Chapel Dedicated to the Chapel in the Neiv Administration Building of Montreat College. The doors are open wide, to those who may come in. With not a thing to hide, to receive forgiveness of their sin. The chapel of our Saviour, the All and Holy One, Who «lied upon the Cross, and here His victory won. The great and spacious room of rest with ceilings high and mighty. Withhold the sacredness of Him to whom we cling so tightly. Within these walls we find Him near, we seek to find Him thus, And so we reach to grasp His hand and bring Him close to us. Oh come, let’s give our all to Him, as He did give for us. And may our hearts be ever blest with Him. who died for us. For the doors are always open for us to enter in, With our trials and tribulations, our shortcomings and our sin. —Peggy Porter. Page Two 'I' HE SUN D I A I. Montreat College TIIE SUN DIAL THE EXECUTIVE STAFF Editor -in-Chief .......... Faculty Advisor............ Literary Editor............ Social Editor.............. Sports Editor.............. Joke Editor................ Exchange Editor............ Alumnae Editor............. Music Editor............... Business Manager........... Assistant Business Manager, ..... Ruth Collette Miss Margaret Wade .....Margaret Botts ...Carlotta Sanders Florence Wardrep .......Connie Perry Eleanor Chenoweth ........Janet Steele .....Phyllis Stevens .....Lou Ada Jayroe .....Adelaide Brown Life, we said a moment ago. is a period of time given to us so that we may show our skill at using minutes, days, and years. If we use them rightly, think of the joy we will mean to other people and the good we will be to our communities, our states, and our nation. o---------- DR. RICHARDS IS SPEAKER Sunday morning. May 24th. the baccalaureate service for the two graduating classes was held. After an impressive proces- sional into the chapel by the entire school singing “The Chil- dren of the King, Dr. C. M. Richards. D. D., of Davidson, N. C.. conducted the service. “Hark! Hark! My Soul” and Kipling's “Recessional were sung by the choir. After an in- spiring sermon by Dr. Richards, the school made a recessional singing Brightly Gleams Our Banner.” REPERTORIAL STAFF Freshman High.........................Dorothy Key Sophomore High................Mary WYNN WILLIAMS Junior High................................Carolyn Frame Senior High...............................VlRCINIA AcKISS C Marian Bass Junior College.............J Elizabeth McClelen Nancy Holler Senior College..............................Elinor Miller Typists Louise McDavid Lillie Mae Cousins Mary Elizabeth Gilbert USING OUR LIVES RIGHT Take a few minutes out of the day’s run. and let’s sit down and ask ourselves this question: What is Life? Well. “Life is an isthmus between two eternities.” Ummm. A pretty good definition, but where does it get us? Life’s but a walking shadow.” Maybe it is. but what of it? By this time ive surely must have come to some conclusion, and it is this: Life is a period of time in which we have the upper hand. a period of time given to us so that we may show our skill at using min- utes, days and years. “Our lives are our own, wc impatiently tell our elders. So they are. hut that only makes things harder for we are the people who make ourselves what we’ll be a few years from now. The truth of the matter is. that our reins are in our own hands and that we are guiding ourselves in whatever direction we go. Yes. Fate does play a big part in it, but even then we arc responsible for ourselves. The goal of every person is happiness—happiness in society, in work, and in religion. True, the selection of each plays a large part in the happiness connected with them, but what plays the biggest part in everything in life is making the best of the situation and seeing the good in what we have. Nobody can be happy if he is dissatisfied, and nine times out of ten those who are dissatisfied are people who see the worst points in their surroundings instead of the good ones. Happiness comes, too, with Duty. Duty really isn’t such a hard task-master, when she is accepted cheerfully, llierc’s a very comfortable feeling down inside of us when we’ve done what she suggested, and oh. the pleasure that comes with the thought, I’ve done what I should have done.” Duty first to others, and then to myself”—if that were everyone’s motto. Heaven would be right here on earth. o-------- COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES The annual commencement exercises of the Montrcat Col- lege and High School were held at 10:00 o’clock Monday morning. May 25th. Forty college and twelve high school stu- dents received diplomas. Scholarship and athletic honors were also given, together with the awards for the twenty-two girls who recited the Westminster Shorter Catechism and thirty- six Bible chapters during the year. The commencement ad- dress was given by Rev. A. A. McLean, Lenoir, North Caro- lina. --------o-------- RECENT SPEAKERS Miss Lucy Fletcher, missionary to China, made a talk at the regular prayer meeting on March 24. She spoke on stew- ardship. Her main thought was the four commands of Jesus, Look ye.” Pray ye. Go ye.” and Tarry ye.” Dr. MacDill, pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Gas- tonia, N. C., gave a series of evangelistic talks to the students of the school and to visitors during the week of March 3-6. Individual conferences were given to those who desired them. The students appreciated very much the help Dr. MacDill gave them in spiritual matters and those pertaining to their life work. Mrs. J. E. Thacker, of Norfolk. Va. spoke in chapel on March 10. Her subject was the story of Joseph and God’s plan in his life as applied to our own lives. ---------o ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT CONCERT On the evening of May 22 in the chapel of the new admin- istration building the annual commencement concert was given by the choir and pupils of the Music Department. Piano solos were played bv Margaret Botts. Mary Beckett. Geraldine Key, Margaret Thompson, and Mary Wynne Williams. Duets were played by Cornelia Brown and Ila May James. Margaret Botts and Miss I ord, and Martha Reid Bcdinger and Miss Lord. A quartette composed of Carolyn Allan, Margaret Botts. Mary Beckett, and Ila May James, played two numbers, and the choir sang four selections. The students and the community are very grateful to Miss Ix rd and to her pupils for the presentation of this enjoyable evening of music. THE SUN DIAL Page Three Montreat College SENIOR COLLEGE CLASS HISTORY It was a dark and dreary day two years ago when we, now the dignified seniors entered the Montreat gate and found opened to us the Road to Learning. Those first few days were days in which for many the beckoning Light of Wisdom burned exceedingly «lini; and reddened eves told of other lures which were gaining ascendency in the mind. Finally, however, the sun shone through; new friends and companions stepped out of the gloom; and we were glad to travel together this Road to Learning. Then it was that we began to fully appreciate that which we had often heard but so seldom understood. There’s no royal road to learning. Even though much of the neces- sary work was duly done by our able president, Virginia Yates, and our sponsor. Miss Hoyt, each of us still had her share to do. Not without results were our well-directed efforts, however. Probably the most brilliant of the results may be judged by our widely lauded Junior-Senior Banquet and our Minstrel. Final- ly, through mountains of work such as six weeks’ tests, demerit slips, term papers, conferences in the office, and exams, we ar- rived at the Alumnae Banquet and at the realization that through hard work competently done we were the seniors. As seniors we walked confidently back onto the ground which the preceding year had seemed so dismal and gloomy. Now memories and associations gave a warm glow to the gloom ; and we were glad to link arms with old pals and take up again our travels on the Road. Seniors not only have their privileges but also their duties to perform; and then it was that we found it was expected of us as Seniors not only to put our work on the highest level, hut to assume a new senior dignity. With Bible charts, practice teaching and Lear papers hanging over one's head to be done immediately, it is no easy task to make one’s work play: but we did our best; and our success could be called great if estimated by the really good” work we did on our Senior Supper or by our great acting in the Senior Play. Of course, there were times when the monster Drudgery hung around our shoulders; but, in spite of him, we played to- gether a great deal. In spite of our playing we have not been entirely oblivious of that other characteristic demanded of seniors, our dignity. This was duly exercised as we welcomed at the beginning of the year the naive freshmen from the distant heights of our newly acquired dignity. Later wc were recognized through our priv- ileges and senior table as the dignified Seniors. Finally, at the Junior-Senior, our little sisters fittingly avowed their deep re- spect for the learned Seniors, and we settled back in recognized dignity to await that crowning event, the diploma. Thus our two years arc ended. We have traveled far on our Road to Learning; and many are the lessons we have learned. But the Light which called us at the beginning of our journey two years ago is still calling as the Light of Wisdom shines far down the Road; and we realize that learning has not ended, but just begun. Carolyn Allan, Class Historian. LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF THE SENIOR COLLEGE CLASS—1936 We. the Seniors of Montreat College, Montreat, North Carolina, now find ourselves reflecting on, instead of anticipat- ing, our days at our Alma Mater. Just before we make our final departure, we wish to draw up our last will and testa- ment, being of run-down bodies and terribly abused minds. Wc do first bequeath our most treasured possession, Miss Watkins, to the class of thirty-seven” most worthy of her. To the present junior class we leave our dependability and capability of receiving honors to the extent of being called on to entertain when Montreal is again besieged by males. To Miss Spencer we leave our deep devotion to Tanks,” hoping that some day she will he able to abide her presence and understand our attachment to her. To the town-people of Montreat we leave our hearty appre- ciation of their support in all our endeavors and undertakings. 1. Carolyn Allan, will and bequeath to my little sister, Susan Cooke, my colossal store of excess energy, with the ar- dent desire that there will be no future need for running to classes in Montreat. To my stately kid sister. Elizabeth .vlc- Clelen, 1 hereby will my long flowing locks, feeling quite sure that with such a donation she will have no future need for worry about her dignity. 1, Frances Bowen, hereby will to my little sister, Sadie Lou Nunn, my office hours and my ability to remember where 1 put the keys each day, and to Margaret Tucker my vocal ability. I, Margaret Botts, will to Ernestine Foulkc, my passion for Florida and my long hair, to increase her mermaid appearance. I. Nancy Boyd, do hereby will and bequeath to my little sister, Mary Mays, my extraordinary southern drawl. To Ada Mac Robertson, I leave my ardent admiration and daily use of V ick s.’ I. Martha Reid Bcdingcr, bequeath to Josephine Hyatt my ability to play basketball, and to Harriet Walkup my Biology notes and grades. I. Helen Branch, do will and bequeath to Mary Lang my charming and fitting nick-name of Frog. To Mary Page Kirk I leave my ability to ring bells. I, Adelaide Brown, do hereby will ami bequeath to Flora Gordon my unique ability to call my roommate— Elneeecer, and sincerely hope that she will have better results than I ever had. I, Frances Cunningham, do hereby bequeath my wonderful ability to recite to one of my little sisters, Edna Leonard, and to the other, Ruth Hodck. my ability to lose weight, with the sincerest hopes that she may lose more than I did. I, Ruth Collette, leave to Ellen Lee Bridewell my interest in internes, hoping that she may have more success with them than 1 have had. To Isa Clay I bequeath my worn and dog- cared Sears, Roebuck and Company catalog, which has been a favorite piece of literature of many of the girls, including my- self, during the past year. I. Nannette Choate, do hereby will to my little sister, Ruth McGill, my ability to be Miss Miles' assistant, and to Cornelia Wolfe my ability to have curly locks. I, Opal Danicll, do here will to Sarah Groves my many, many bobby pins” and the patience ( ??) to use them faithfully. I. Lottice Duffcy, do hereby will to my little sister. Hat- riett Brown, my remarkable ability to “gab, anti to Marlise Torrance my excessive supply of freckles. 1, Mildred Knox, do hereby will to my little sister, Mabel Johnson, my short stature and to Lennie Cassada my firm foundation (or number ten shoe). 1, Louise McDavid, do hereby will to my little sister. Kath- erine liustcad, my unusual ability to work all trigonometry problems, hoping that she will not see the hands of the clock move on to 11 p. m., every night while still on one problem. I, Helen McCain, do hereby will to Bud” Prime my poise, which 1 know she will need while singing in Budapest. To Geraldine Key 1 will my ability to eat all I want and not be afraid of gaining. I, Louise McCutchcn, do hereby will to Marion Bass my ability to sleep serenely through both rising bells and then get to breakfast at the hist minute. To Margaret Suttlc I will the ability to go to sleep promptly at 10:30. Page Four THE SUN DIAL Montreat College I. Elinor Miller, do will to Nancy Fontaine a share of my unceasing love and admiration for dear ol' Virginia, “the place where I was born. and to Cornelia Brown my hearty love and appetite for doughnuts at Mr. Dorsey’s store. 1, Laurie Reynolds, do hereby will to Annie Reid Wilkes my remarkable ability to always have something to say, and to Bunny Alexander, my unfailing habit of making breaks. 1. Vivian Shaw, do will to 1 la May James my experiences as psychology teacher and hope she will always know her les- sons. To Mary Beckett. 1 bequeath my love for Josephine. to inspire her to greater and nobler deeds. I. imogene Stepp, will to Nancy Nelson my excess flesh, and to Margaret Sanders I leave all of my love letters, so that she may learn the technique. I, Alice Ellington, will to Leonora Anderson my wonder- ful ability to translate French and to Nedra Deans my musical voice. 1, Elizabeth Fleming, do hereby will and bequeath to Gladys Cross my old Home Economics recipes, hoping that they will be of much aid when ‘‘Harris” comes along. I. Elsie Hartfield, leave to Martha Monroe my package of eighty-seven blue letters (hoping they inspire you as they did me), and to Connie Perry I leave my senior privileges (you won't find them with a microscope, though). I. Blanche Hall, do will to Laura Altman my reputed Senior dignity. (How's that for a starter, little sister?).. I. Etta Hubbard do hereby will to Ruth Severson, my little sister, my ability to interpret Miss Hoyt's history lecture notes. 1, Elizabeth Hight, do hereby will and bequeath to Mildred Hale my somber disposition. To Margaret Tipton 1 leave my quiet ami submissive nature. I, Estelle Isenhour, do hereby will to Roy Ellen Osborne my great scientific ability, in the hope that she will be able to prove whether roosters lay eggs. To Peggy Porter I will my magnifying glasses, so that she will be sure to see her Senior privileges. I, Nelle Jackson, will to Eleanor Chcnoweth my willing- ness to cooperate and to Mildred Coe my class spirit. 1, Lou Ada Jay roe, do hereby will and bequeath to Caroline Heriot my ability to get to Miss Watkins’ English classes on time and also my authoritative window-gazing while in those classes. I. Faye Smith, do bequeath to Natalie Tom bras my ability to look cheerful on all occasions, and to Sara Elizabeth Jones my position as P. C. at Montreat. To both of them 1 be- queath my uncontrollable love for mince meat pie. I, Mary Stowe, will to Marietta Walker and to Helen Dav- enport my various and numerous Senior privileges with the sincerest hopes that they will not completely spoil them. I. Cariotta Sanders, do will to my “little sisters, Sarah Adams and Frances Humphrey, my place on the bus en route to and from old Virginia. I. Florence Wardrep, do will to Nell Sarles my ability to be a Fairy and my strange powers of coordination and sinis- trality. To Margaret Bower, my Yankee little sister. 1 will my love for Tennessee, hoping that she will continue to make her Tennessee roommate happy. 1. Ruby Wheeler, do will and bequeath to Lillie Mac Cous- ins my immense understanding, hoping that it will never ven- ture any farther from her head than it is already. I. Nell Wilson, do bequeath to my “little sisters, Margaret Ramscur and Lois Cassady, the faithful old shoes that 1 hope will serve them as bedroom slippers. There will be one for each of you. 1, Sadie Hall Woodruff, leave to Elizabeth Holler my abil- ity to get to places on time, thus avoiding the rush in order to get a front row seat. To Louise Kelly, I leave the joy of ex- pecting my relations” every Sunday and on special holidays. To both of them, I leave my greatest accomplishment of “goose Stepping. and hope this will inspire them to take the higher walk of life. I, Mary Delle Wilkins, do hereby will to Nellie Simpson the key to the costume room, hoping she will get as much pleas- ure as I have gotten from visiting the room at all hours of the day or night, and 1 assure Nellie there will be no time when she will be without a new spring hat. I, Mary Elizabeth Gibert. do hereby will my good sense of balance to Frances Rodman, and my password in Miss Wat- kins' class— 1 don’t know —to Ida Lyle. I, Peggy Sloop, do hereby will to my big little sister. Mary Ruth O'Quinn, my ravenous appetite with which I can eat and not gain. To Laura Mae Brown 1 do will my innumerable freckles to complete her collection. 1. Ruth Pcniand, do hereby will to Sarah Rudisill my ability to concentrate on my lessons and to Jessie Gouge 1 be- queath my ability to put off 'till tomorrow what I should do today. Signed: Adelaide Brown, Class Lrnvyer. -----------o----------- SENIOR COLLEGE CLASS PROPHECY It was my first vacation, and I was making a tour of New York. I entered the newly opened restaurant just off Broadway, and who do you think greeted me?—Mildred Knox, the new proprietor—Mildred Knox, whom 1 hadn't seen for ten years, not since we had left Montreat. Of course we immediately be- gan to talk of our Dear Old Alma Mater. Mildred told me that Nancy Boyd was her assistant and that Frances Cunning- ham was their hostess. I was thrilled at seeing three of my old associates at one time, but the surprise had only begun. When the floor show began, the master of ceremonies stepped forth and announced, Ladies and Gentlemen, tonight we are presenting for the first time in New York the latest sensation in tap dancers. For the past twelve months she has held all Europe spellbound with her fast dancing. May 1 present Miss Adelaide Brown and her manager, Robert --------. ’ Well, 1 finally got seated and Mildred and 1 began to talk. She told me that she had received a card from Miss Wat- kins, who was touring England, with Bill Shakespeare and M jss Lord as chaperons. Peggy Sloop was now dean at a Girls’ school on an Indian Reservation in Oklahoma. She was liking it just fine.” And Laurie Reynolds—Oh! She has made a great success as a social service worker in the slums of Norfolk. Virginia. She did a wonderful work last win-tcr. Nancy came and relieved Mildred. She told me that Nan- nette Choate ran a smart Dress Shoppe just off Park Ave. where people had individual clothes designed. She showed me a clipping announcing the marriage of Miss Carolyn Allan, beautiful professional model for the Odor- less Perfume Company to Count No-Count. The wedding took place at the “Little Church off Times Square.' By this time I was so anxious to learn about the rest of my dear school mates that Adelaide and I, for she had joined us after the performance, decided to go to the fortune teller around the corner. He had us give him a list of names that we wished to know about. After this he gave us a queer kind of tea to drink and re- peated over and over to us the list of names. Finally I lost Montreat College THE SUN D I A I Page Five consciousness and began to sec strange blurred pictures. They became clearer and clearer. They were pictures of my school pals as they were today. At Crescent City. Florida, Ruth Collette sat behind an im- posing desk which held little more than the sign. Miss Ruth Collette. Editor-in-Chicf, Sun Due Morning Glory News. In a room just next to her sat Ruby Wheeler poring over a large stack of papers. Oh! I see. She is proof reader. Next I saw Etta Hubbard step up to a microphone and laugh, then step away. The announcer howled. “Ladies and Gentlemen, you have just heard the most renowned authority on laughing in the United States. Miss Hubbard also furnishes the off-stage laughs for more than twenty different theatres.” Hack at Montreat in the usual scat of Miss Gardner, I viewed Frances Bowen announcing to Miss Spencer. Next was the former Sadie Hall Woodruff with the twins, Sadie and Hall. She is married to a prosperous farmer, and goes to town at least once a week. And Mary Dclle Wilkins and Alice Ellington have open- ed a home for Contented Old Maids.” They furnish a good example and plenty of knitting and also arc faithful members of the Sew on Bachelor’s Button Club. ’ Arc my eyes deceiving me? I see a child playing a piano, but there is not a sound. Why, it’s the new noiseless piano Elsie Hartficld has just invented for the pleasure of distracted mothers and dormitory students. In a noisy office with bills ringing at all odd times sat Helen Branch. She is a telephone-television operator in Chi- cago. Who is this I see in a manse in Clinton. S. C.? It is Blanch Hall composing poetry in her spare time. Margaret Botts and Florence Wardrep are still faithful. They have a choir in which Margaret does the playing and Florence the directing. There’s to be a double wedding as soon as Florence makes up her mind. Then I saw Lottice Duffcy with a straight face, for once. The reason is that she is a gag-woman, and she is having an awful time thinking up funny things to say. In Hollywood 1 found Elinor Miller. She has taken Ann Harding's place on the screen and teaches Shirley Temple on the sideline. Faye Smith has at last reached her ambition. She has grad- uated from George Peabody College with her master’s degree and now holds the position of teacher of reading in the seventh grade class at Jackson Reform school. In the strike district of Philadelphia 1 found Elizabeth Fleming as a Red Cross worker. She was supervising a soup kitchen for the unemployed. I saw Opal Danicll as matron of Thornwell Orphanage and doing her own typing along with it. Senator Cariotta Sanders was my next view. She was put- ting her foot down on something and it appeared to be the final of it. Next was the “Wilson Institute and Finishing School for i Girls,” the head, of course, Nell Wilson. Back to Montreal again, with Imogene Steppe replacing Miss Dickinson as librarian. She seems to be having an awful time keeping it cleaned up. In a little country store, leaning over the counter to chat with the customers, was Lou Ada Jayroc. She profited by her | training at Montreat. As private stenographer to the Lieutenant-Governor of S. I C.. Nelle Jackson has made a great success. In fact, she’s in line for promotion to the governor. In Pacolct, S. C., 1 saw the hat shop of Mary and Martha I Stowe. They sell smart, cheap hats. Incidentally, 1 noticed that their own chapeaux came straight from Paris. And Toncic Mclllwaine, too, loves Paris, because Toncic has married a French professor. She corrects all his papers, too. Mary Elizabeth Gibcrt is the skiing champion of the world today, 1 saw. When there is no snow, she devotes her time to life-saving. In Mrs. Riley's place, I found Louise McDavid doing good work in carrying out the well-established custom of pills and nose drops.” On the summit of Grey Beard Mountain Ruth Penland has a camp for girls, with access to Lake Susan for swimming. In Charlotte 1 spied Helen McCain, the head of a chain of beauty shops and director of a beauty school and clinic. She averages two hundred students a year. Elizabeth ilight, seen in Washington, I). C., is a private detective. She solved the “which end should an egg In- broken on mystery and established quite a rcord for herself. Another scientist of note is Estelle Iscnhour. She has just won the Nobel Prize for her discovery that atoms turn upside down when moving instead of around and around or vice versa. Louise McCutchen is the writer of a syndicate column en- titled Experience Will Prove.” She is the most renowned giver of advice to the lovelorn known at present. Just as the pictures began to fade again 1 saw Martha Reid Bedinger on a large rubber plantation in the Belgian Congo. She supervises the whole plantation herself and has a school for the natives also. We returned to the restaurant and told Nancy ami Mildred what we had seen, for both of us had seen exactly the same things. 1 was reluctant to leave them but I knew that I had to be at the hospital to operate at nine o’clock just three days later. My trip to the fortune teller was worth more than all the rest of New York. Vivian Shaw, Senior College Class Prophet. -----------o----------- SENIOR COLLEGE PLAY On May 16 the Senior College Class presented in the An- derson Auditorium a three-act play, ‘The Sleeping Beauty of Loreland. ’I'he cast was as follows Queen .............................. Ruth Collette King ...................................Peggy Sloop Beauty ...............................Elinor Miller Nanny ..............................Laurie Reynolds Bumps .............................Estelle I sen hour Sun Light Fairy ................Florence (Vardrep Black Fairy ........................Elizabeth Hight Rupert ...............................Mildred Knox Tuffy .................................Vivian Shaw Prince Delmar ........................Carolyn d Han The Caretakei Fayt Smith Fairies: Blanch Hall. Louise McDavid. Elsie Hart- field, Helen McCain, Adelaide Brown, Ruby Wheeler. Martha Reid Bedinger. Children: Opal Daniel), Mary Elizabeth Gibert, ami Margaret Botts. The play was very successfully directed by Miss Elizabeth Hoyt and Miss Nannie G. Watkins, sponsor of the Senior class. FAIRIES Fairies white and silver, Dancing by night, White gleams shine about them Like fireflies small and bright. —Ruth Cadbury Richardson. Age 7. THE SUN DIAL Montreat Collfck Dedication We wish to dedicate this issue of The Sun Dial to Mrs. J. Fred (Elizabeth Doggett) Johnson, who for three years was a faculty member most highly beloved by the teachers and stu- dents of Montreat College. Mrs. Johnson’s work among the students was such as only a person of the rare combination of common sense, friendly interest, pleasing personality, culture, and refinement could ac- complish. The Staff. Montreat College T HE SU N I) I A L Page Seven From rou : Mrs. Anderson. Miss Spencer, Miss Smith. Miss Porte� -. Miss Miles, Miss Hoyt, Miss McElroy. Miss Brandon. Mrs. Dorsey. Miss Lord. Mrs. Riley. Hack rou . Dr. Anderson. Miss Jordan. Miss Watkins. Miss Dickinson. Miss Brooks. Miss Gardner. Miss Dillard. Miss Stockard. Miss Wade. aX2 STUDENT RECITAL The Music Department, under the direction of Miss Mary P. Lord, gave its annual Recital at the college chapel o . Mon- day evening. May iS. Taking part in this program were Alice Prime. Nellc Sarles. Margaret Sanders, and Elizabeth Scott. 1 voice students; and Margaret Thompson, Bessie Jane Lynch. Mary Wynne Williams, Virginia Douglas. Margaret Tipton. Helen McCain. Harriet Walkup. Caroline Heriot. Geraldine Key, Xedra Deans. Peggy Dennis. Isabel! Ager. Dorothy Ann Manning, and Ruth Richardson, piano students. One of the pieces played by Ruth Richardson was an original composition. Harriet Walkup and Margaret Tipton, ami Margaret Thomp- son and Mary Wynne Williams played duets; Isahell Ager. Peggy Dennis, and Bessie Jane Lynch, and Caroline Heriot. Helen McCain and Geraldine Key played trios; while the nov- elty of a quartette was afforded by Margaret Thompson. Bessie Jane Lynch. Mary Wynne Williams, ami Virginia Douglas. I he Music Department is one of the prides ol Montreal F College, as well as a source of entertainment and culture. MUSIC The Davidson College Symphonic Band, conducted by James Christian Pfohl. gave a concert in the Administration Building on March 28. The program was as follows: C hoi ale—“Wake. Awake! For Night is Flying Hath Overture— Ariane ' Louis BoyCS Trio—“Three Kings ' Wallet Smith Introduction to Act III. Lohengrin . Wagner Memories of Stephen Fostei .................. Lucien Caillet A Childhood Fantasy Clifford P. Lillya Waltz—“The Beautiful Blue Danube '.... Johan tie Strauss. Jr. Overture to Semiramide ..............................Possim College Tics. O Davidson. After the program a reception was given for the band by the Montreal Choir. Mrs. Seymore Vaughn, a former Montreat College girl and a member of the Westminster School Choir, has sting at several church services and one Sunday evening after Christian En- deavor during the past month. College Seniors MISS WATKINS, Drake Springs, Va., Sponsor. “To those who knelt- thee best, no words can paint. And those who knew thee, know ail words are faint.” MILDRED KNOX, Bear Poplar, N. C. The dearest, the sweetest, most lovable too. Best kind of a sport. and a pal true blue.” Choir ’35-’36; Student Council ’35-’36; Young People’s Council '36; Class Pres. ’36. CAROLYN ALLAN, Montreal, N. C. Here we find love of learning enshrined in a heart of gold.” Scc.-Trcas. S. S. Class '35; Sr. Class Song Leader ’36; Stu- dent Council ’36; Class Historian ’36. MARTHA REID BEDINCER, Asheville, N. C. Her face betrays true goodness of the soul.” (Entered ’36); Sec. Senior Class '36; Philalethia Society ’36; Student Council '36; Sr. Play ’36. MARGARET BOTTS. Pensacola, Fla. Music is the lock and key to our memories and our affections.” Literary Editor Sun Dial ’35-’36; Choir ’35 ’36; Sec.- Trcas. Class ’35; Sr. Play ’36. FRANCES BOWEN. Charlottesville, Va. “True to myself, true to my friends, true to my duty—always.” Student Council ’36; Typist tor Sun Dial ’35; Stamp Club ’35- 36; Philalethia Society ’35-’36. NANCY BOYD. Pineville, N. C. She's not a Comedy of Errors, nor a Midsummer Night’s dream: but take it As You Like It, she’s just what she seems.” Basketball Team ’35 ’36; Cherokee Captain ’36; Student Council ’3b; Tritonia Literary Society ’35 ’36. HELEN BRANCH. Montreat, N. C. Fine sense and exalted sense are not half so useful as com- mon sense.” Tritonia Literary Society ’35 ’36; Sec. Science Club ’35; Sec. Chemistry Club ’36; Cherokee Volleyball and Basketball Teams ’36. ADELAIDE BROWN. Asheville. N. C. “Her joys are as deep as the ocean, Her troubles as light as its foam.” Asst. Bus. Mgr. Sun Dial ’36; Student Council ’36; Sr. Play ’36; Treas. Science Club ’35. RUTH COLLETTE, Crescent City. Fla. She is great who is what she is by nature, and who never reminds us of others.” Student Council ’36; V.-Pres. Philalethia Literary Society ’36; Treas. Class ’36; Editor-in-Chief Sun Dial ’36. FRANCES CUNNINGHAM. Gastonia. N. C. “She’s a peppy wee thing, she's a pretty wee thing, she's a bonny ivee thing.” Science Club ’35; Winner of Declamation Contest ’36; Tritonia Literary Society ’35-’36. OPAL DAN I ELL. Clinton, S. C. “Always sweet, gay. and nitty. If you don’t know her. 'tis a pity. Sec.-Treas. Philalethia Society '35; Student Council ’36; Science Club 35; Sr. Play ’36. College Seniors LOTT1CE DUFFEY, Dadeville. Ala. If cheerfulness is a measure of success, she's a millionaire. Y.P.C. Council ’35; Pres. Philalcthia Literary Society ’36; Cheer Leader of Choctaws 36; Prayer Group Leader '36. ALICE ELLINGTON. Oxford. Ga. Character is the only diploma. S. S. Class Pres. ’36; Y.P.C. Council ’36; Prayer Group Leader ’35-’36; Student Council ’35. ELIZABETH FLEMING. Wood leaf. N. C. Balanced well, and truly square, patient in adversity. Doing what she finds to do in a cheerful sort of way. Student Council '35: Capt. Class Basketball Team ’35; Y.P.C. Pres. ’36. MARY ELIZABETH GIBERT, Rodman, S. C. She is modest, she is shy: Hut there’s mischief in her eye.” Tritonia Literary Society ’35 '36; Science Club ’35; Sr. Play ’36. BLANCHE HALL. Montreat. N. C. I girl of sunny disposition and friendly smile; One who is capable, witty; one whom we know as worth- while. Prayer Group Leader '35- 36; V.-Prcs. S. S. Class 35; V.- Pres. Student Body ‘35; V.-Prcs. Tritonia Literary Society 35. ELSIE HARTF1ELD, Weavcrville, N. C. No duty could o’er take her; no need her will o'ertwn; Or ere our life could ask her. her hands the ivork had done. Sr. Play ’36; Sr. Class May Day Representative '36; Sec. Philalcthia Literary Society ’35; Sr. Basketball Team ’35- 36. ELIZABETH HIGHT, Sparta. Ga. A smile for all. a greeting glad. An amiable, jolly nay she had. Pres. Athletic Board '36; V.-Prcs. Sr. Class ’36; Member Student Council ’36; Sr. Play ’36. ETTA HUBBARD. Burkvillc. Va. Quiet, yea. but great thoughts have come from quietude. Student Council ’36; Choir ’35-’36; Prayer Group Leader ’35- 36; Y.P.C. ’36. ESTELLE I SEN HOUR. Woodlcaf, N. C. Ilcr secret to success teas constancy of purpose. Capt. Sr. Basketball Team '36; Si x Diai. Staff ’ 35; Sec. Y.P.C. ’36; Sr. Play ’36. NELLE JACKSON. Clover. S. C. Real merit is not in success, but in endeavor. Scc.-Treas. Tritonia Literary Society ’36; Prayer Group Leader '36; Mohawk -Basketball and Volleyball teams ’36; Fire Monitor ’35 ’36. LOU ADA JAYROE. Portsmouth, Va. Let us live gaily, for life is all tee have. Sec.-Trcas. Virginia Club ’35; Cheer Leader ’36; Student Council ’36; Business Manager St'N' Dial ’36. HELEN McCAIN, Waxhaw, N. C. A rose was she, with her sweetest petals yet unfolded. Student Council ’36; Treas. Y.P.C. ’36; Class Representa- t, five in May Court ’36; Pres. Music Club ’36. College Seniors LOUISE McCUTCHEN, Sumpter, S. C. A noble type of good heroic womanhood. Y.P.C. ’36; Tritonia Literary Society ‘35-’36; Science Club ’35; Stamp Club '35. LOUISE McDAVID. Pelzer, S. C. A stream, sparkling, trickling gaily over the stones—again moving deep and clear. Science Club '35; Choir ’36; Student Council '36; Sr. Play ’36. TON ICE McILWAIN. Abbeville, S. C. Not too serious, not too gay. But a true-blue girl in every nay. Tritonia Literary Society ’35-’36: Bible Study Group ’35- 36: Hiawassee Athletic Team ’36. ELINOR MILLER. Stoneville, N. C. Hotv fair is thy face, how light is thy heart, and how friendly thy grace. Pres. Tritonia Literary Society 36; V.-Pres. Y.P.C. ’36; Student Council ’35; May Queen ’36. LAURIE REYNOLDS, Norfolk. Va. Alivelys loving, happy, and gay. Enjoying life's best as it came her way. Choir ’35-’36; V.-Pres. Jr. Class '35; Y.P.C. Council '36; Sr. Play ’36. CARLOTTA SANDERS, Chilhowie, Va. Here's to the girl with a heart and a smile That make the bubbles of life worthwhile.' Choir ’3 -’36; Student Council ’36; Social Editor Six Dial '36; Class Basketball Team ’3S-'36. VIVIAN SHAW, Gastonia. N. C. A combination of brains and attractiveness is truly a gift of the gods. Sr. Play ’36: Pres. Chemistry Club ’36; Program Commit- tee Tritonia Literary Society '36. PEGGY SLOOP. Bear Poplar. N. C. No life can be pure in its purpose and strong in its strife. And alt life not he purer and stronger thereby. Student Council ’35 ’36; Choir ’35-'36; May Court 35; Pres. Student Body '36. FAY SMITH. Portsmouth. Va. fhr mirth the ’world required, she bathed it in smiles of glee. (Entered ’36); Senior Play '36; Tritonia Literary Society ’36. IMOGENE STEPPE. Badin, N. C. By diligence she wins her nay. Choir ’35-’36; Tritonia Literary Society ’35- 36; Chemistry Club ’36. MARY STOWE, Pacolet, S. C. Her very frowns are fairer far Than the smiles of other maidens are. Tritonia Literary Society ’35-’36. Sec.-Trea?. '35; Prayer Group Leader ’35- 36. FLORENCE WARDREP, Jefferson City. Tcnn. Athletic, friendly, kind— Another just like her. you'll never find. Pres. Choir '36: Pres. Tritonia Literary Society ’36; Y.P.C. ’36: Sports Editor Si v Dial ‘35-’36. Collcgc Seniors MARY DELLE WILKINS, Oxford. Ala. Her ways an- of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.” Student Council ’35; Science Club '35; Philalethia Literary Society ’35-’36; Bible Study Leader ’36. RUBY WHEELER. Lancaster, N. C. A cheerful heart, a cheerful smile. A charm of friendship all the while.” Sec.-Treas. S. S. Class ’36; Prayer Group Leader ’36; Basketball Team ’35-’36; Student Council ’36. SADIE HALL WOODRUFF, Mocksville. N. C. “Rare compound of quality, noble and true: With plenty of sense and good humor, too. ' Choir 35- 3 ; Sr. Play '36; Tritonia Literary Society ’35 '36: Librarian of Choir ’36. GEORGE BELL. Mascot. SENIOR COLLEGE CLASS POEM 1936 Today will soon be memories, Just as yesterday now seems, And tomorrow will be present, Instead of misty dreams. We'll miss the friends about us. Those whom we today hold dear. And appreciate the present More, when the future's here. May the future be as lovely As the past spent here in school, When the future is the present, According to God's rule. —Ruth Collette. Class Poet. SENIOR COLLEGE SI PERLAT1VES 1 Best All Around .... Most Popular Cutest Most Intellectual Sweetest .......... Wittiest test Most Attractive Most Conscientious Most Athletic Most Talented Best Sport ........ Best Personality ... Best Student ...... Friendliest ....... Most Dignified Most Helpful Most Dependable Quietest ........... Most Optimistic .......Mildred Knox .......Elinor Miller .......Mary E. Cibert ....... I htian Shaw Martha Reid Bedinger .......Lotii-e Du ffey Helen McCain .......Elinor Miller ......Laurie Reynolds .......Ruth Pen land .......Ruth Coii, tie .......Estelle Isenhou .....Elizabeth light ....... I ivian Shau .........Peggy Sloop Elizabeth Fleming ...Louise MeCutchen Mildred Knox Eon, h M, !twain, Sadie Hall Woodruff High School Seniors Miss Carrie Mae McElroy, Class Sponsor Rare compound of quality, noble and true, with plenty of sense—and good humor, too.” LOUISE MAXWELL MOXTREAT, X. C. “We love her unobtrusive friendliness.’’ Class Pres. '36; Pres. S. S. Class ’36; V.-Pres. Delta Beta ’35- VIRGINIA ACKISS NORFOLK, VA. Happy, full of fun. from care I’m free: You’ll never find another just like me.” Scc.-Trcas. Class ’36; May King ’36; Sux Dial Staff ’36; Class Song. ROSA BELL WAYNESBORO. VA. Dignity is the power of woman.” Pres. Delta Beta ’36; Class Prophet. RUTH BELL WAYNESBORO, VA. She is gentle, she is shy. Rut there’s mischief in her eye.” Class Poet. JANET CARLISLE PENNY FARMS. FLA. Natural beauty is not the gift of every woman.” Class Lawyer; Stamp Club. ELIZABETH CHEEK BOWLING GREEN. KY. Full of fun and never lacking When there’s some excitement happening.” May Court '36. GUELDA HUCKABY GLENDALE, OHIO “Brevity is the soul of wit.” Athletic Board ”36; Class Verses. MELVA HUCKABY GLENDALE, OHIO Music is well said to be the speech of angels.” V.-Pres. Delta Beta ’36; Choir '36; Student Council ’36. JENNIE HUTTON ABINGDON, VA. Athletic, friendly, kind— Another just like her you’ll never find.” Basketball Team '35; Athletic Board '36. ELAINE LAURENT PHILADELPHIA, PA. They make the least noise who think the highest” Latin Play '36; Girls’ Circle Member. HENRIETTA LYLE ROCK HILL. S. C. A willing heart, a helping hand. Always ready on demand.” Capt. H.S. Basketball Team ’36; Sec.-Treas. Delta Beta ’36. High School Seniors sada McDaniel DULUTH, GA. A lovely lady garmented in light from her men hair. Class Lawyer. JANET STEELE SEVILLE, FLA. Simplicity in all things is the hardest to he copied. Pres. Delta Beta '35: Pres. Stamp Club 'js-’jf); Vice-Pres. Class '36; Athletic Beard '35-'3f . PHYLLIS STEVENS MIDDLETOWN'. OHIO Knotfledge is power. Pres. Delta Beta ’35; Pres. Stamp Club '35- 36; V.-Pres. Class ’36; Athletic Board ’35-’36. “TANKS,” Senior Class Mascot c ° YOUR CLASS AND MY CLASS Your class ar.d my class! And how it stands today In your heart and my heart And others tar away! Grass-green and leaf-green The colors always shine. Pure-white and snow-white For your class and tor mine! Your class and my class lives here in Montreal town. The mountains hear our glad salute And tremble at the sound! Your class and my class! And ours the white and green. Ours the caps and gowns 01 gray The grandest ever seen. Ours the spoil:or lots of fun And ours “Tanks. the mascot small. Three big cheers tor the Senior High We love them one and all. Your class and my class and everyone's O. K.! Studying when it's time for work but loving lots of play! Your school and my school! And, oh, how much it holds Your class and my class Secure within its folds. Your heart and my heart Are bound by many a tie To all the kids we’ve grown to love In the dear old Senior High! The one class, the great class, the class for me ami you— It's held up high by everyone in the school of the gold and the blue! With apologies to W. D. Nesbit. Ruth Bell. Class Poet. SENIOR HIGH SUPERLATIVES Most dignified .... Most intellectual Best athlete ...... Best all-round ... Most attractive ... Most personality .. Most original ..... Best sport ........ Most talented .... Friendliest ...... Most vivacious ... Best looking ..... Happiest........... Most dependable . Sweetest .......... Most lovable ..... Most popular...... .......Rosa Bell Phyllis Stevens ■ .....Janet Steele .Elizabeth Chech Cue Ida I! in baby ... Rebecca Patton Jennie Hutton I !earietta Lyle ... 'irginia Ackiss ...Elaine Laurent . .1 Iclva uebaby ..Sada Mi Daniel .......Ruth Bell . Louise .1 laxuell .... Janet Carlisle Miss McElrny ............Tanks SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS HISTORY In the year 1933, a small party began its ascent up the hill of knowledge on roller skates. At first skating was difficult; but. being sophomores and not as green as they had been the year before, they managed to keep up the set speed. At the end of this year wheels came off the skates of all but two, Louise Maxwell and Janet Steele, Tliese, along with Virginia Ackiss. Jennie Hutton, Becky Patton and Elizabeth Cheek tin- next year resumed the climb and slowly skated up the hill. An- other band of skaters joined this one in the year '36. These new-comers were Sada McDaniel, Elaine Laurent. Ruth Bell. Rosa Bell. Henrietta Lyle. Janet Carlisle. Phyllis Stevens, Guelda Huckaby and M.La Huckaby. Together this merry band of adventurers slowly overcame all obstacles and with colors I ly ing gain. . ,h„ top of the hill. Janet B. Steele. Historian. Training School May Day at Mon treat The Court Tarty-—Elinor Miller. May Queen: I irejinia Aekiss, King Mother Goose Characters Page Sixteen THE SUN DIAL Montreat College THE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS WII L We the Seniors of '36 Find ourselves in a terrible fix. We’re asked to leave our prize possessions Without discussion or any questions To our little sisters, big or small Fat and chubby, short and tall. You’re asked to love and treasure them too In ’37, the whole year through. And maybe when you graduate You’ll pass them on to ’38. I, Virginia Ackiss. bequeath to Kay Frame my sisterly at- tachments to John. I, Rosa Hell, bequeath to Phyllis Brown my love of the Orient and a head of long hair. 1, Ruth Bell, bequeath to Cora Sapp my sweetness and love of art. 1. Elizabeth Cheek, bequeath to Lewellyn Cain, a quiet girl, my big mouth and ability to talk. 1. Janet Carlisle, bequeath to Mary Milne my love of beauty and a wish that she may some day love the north as I do. 1, Guelda Huckabv. bequeath to Bessie Jane Lynch my lovely smile and sweetness. 1. Melva Huckabv, bequeath to Priscilla Noyes my art of reaching high C, at ease, and my love of Montreat. 1, Jennie Hutton, bequeath to Eloisc Miller my vocal cords and love of geometry. 1, Henrietta Lyle, bequeath to Bette Brown five feet seven inches of good sportsmanship and one part of sweetness. 1. Elaine Laurent, bequeath to Doris Mann my big blue eyes and my bottles of peroxide. 1, Louise Maxwell, bequeath to Sarah Clark my jolliness and my brother. I. Sada McDaniel, bequeath to Elizabeth Scott my lovely- hair and happiness. 1. Becky Patton, bequeath to Patsy Smith my love of boys and my beautiful red hair. 1, Phyllis Stevens, bequeath to Isabel 1 Carter, a huge, ro- bust girl, a dozen A s ana a pair ot huge, bushy eyebrows. I. Janet Steele, bequeath to Virginia Kallam my sports- manship. We, the Seniors, leave to Miss McElroy best wishes for the future. Juniors, now we’ve made our will. Nothing more for us to do— So we say “farewell ’ until ’37 comes popping through. Janet Caraisle. Sada McDaniel. DEAR OLE SENIOR HI (Tune: Auld Lang Syne) Drifting day's forever past Whose treasures gained are mine, Let precious memories ever last Of the sunny Caroline. Oh! Comrades dear, hats off to you; Our love will never die. We’ll sing a toast as friend to friend To the dear ole Senior Hi. —Virginia Ackiss. Motto: “We climb though the rocks be rugged. PROPHECY OF THE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF ’36 Good afternoon, Miss McElroy. I am a reporter fiom the New York Times. I understand you have spent the past year traveling extensively, visiting you- former pupils of the class of ’36 from the Montrcat High School, and I would like an interview with you concerning the happenings of these girls during the past ten years. Do you have a seat. 1 am delighted to give you this in- terview. Here is an alphabetical list of the girls and if you will read them out as I go along it will make it much easier for me to recount to you my journeying to and from throughout all the earth trying to see them all. “First on your list is VIRGINIA ACKISS. “Oh! Virginia married a French count and is living in France where she thrives on grape juice and chocolate-coated graham crackers.” “RUTH BELL? “Ruth won the Pulitzer Prize this year upon the publica- tion of the diary of her private life. Next? ROSA BELL.” Poor Rosa contracted sleeping sickness on a tour around the world, and 1 left her sweetly dreaming in Bombay. JANET CARLISLE?” Janet is in business, and her industry is flourishing. She is the Manager-in-Chief of THE BOSTON MATRIMON- IAL BUREAU. What about ELIZABETH CHEEK?” Lib made the international debating team and gives lec- tures on the liabilities of the educational system.” GUELDA HUCKABY.” That, my dear fellow, is the maiden name of the first lady of our land and the best dressed woman in Washington ” And MELVA HUCKABY?” Melva is a missionary in Africa where she takes great de- light in singing lullabies to the little black babies. JENNIE HUTTON.” “Jennie is a summer camp director and gives a special course in washing dogs. And ELAINE LAURENT?” “She is a hostess on a trans-continental air liner, and has gotten air-sick just once. -sada McDaniel.” Sada is a weekly feature of Major Bowes’ Amateur Hour.” LOUISE MAXWELL?” Can’t keep still a minute. She spends her time trotting around the globe trailing Richard Halliburton. What happened to HENRIETTA LYLE?” Henrietta won the international Olympic championship in basketball and is now coaching next year’s team.” REBECCA PATTON comes next.” “Becky and her husband have their hands full running a Scottie farm and trying to bring up the little dogs in the way they should go.” “JANET STEELE?” Was prevented from completing her medical course and is now the very capable assistant of Mrs. Riley in the Montrcat College infirmary. The last is PHYLLIS STEVENS.” “The poor girl was taken to an asylum after a mental breakdown following a post-graduate course in geometry. 1 certainly do appreciate this interesting account, Miss Mc- Elroy, and be sure to read next Sunday’s edition of the Times. Good afternoon.” Rosa Bell, Class Prophet. Iontreat College T HE SUN DIAL Page Seventeen JUNIOR-SENIOR COLLEGE BANQUET The Senior College class was entertained by the Junior College class at a banquet April 29, at the Assembly Inn. T'he theme of the program was “The Spirit of ’36,' and the ecorations were in keeping with the theme. The Senior .ass colors, red and white, were carried out in every detail. Each Senior was escorted by her Little Sister and the blowing program was carried on throughout the course ot the anquet: Prayer .................................Dr. Anderson Song ........................................ Juniors Passengers of “Spirit of ’36......Mary Ruth O'Quinn Junior President Response .....................................Mildred Knox Pilot Watkins ...................................Miss Hoyt Co-Sponsor of Junior Class Response................................Miss Watkins Sponsor of Senior Class Cameraman ..............................Ruth Collette Songs ....................................... Juniors Airplane Hostess ..........................Miss Wade Assistant Dean—Co-Sponsor Response ...............................Miss Spencer Control Manager ........................Peggy Porter Vice-Pres. Junior Class Response ...............................Ih. Anderson Song ........................................ Juniors Alma Mater SENIOR COLLEGE PARTY The Senior College class was delightfully entertained March at a party given by its sponsor. Miss Watkins, in the sun arlor of Assembly Inn. Elizabeth Might conducted a number of games which were reatly enjoyed by all. Delicious refreshments were then served, rtractivcly carrying out the class colors of red and white. The evening, thoroughly enjoyed by each member present, •as brought to a close by all joining in to sing the class songs. SENIOR SUPPER Monday night. April 6. the Senior College Class gave a .-lighttul supper in the Home Economics Department of the iew Administration Building. The class, headed by the Senior lome Economics students, served delicious sandwiches and late lunches to the Montreat Community and a large number 1 the students between the hours of four and seven. The supper was a great success and the proceeds will be Jded to the class gift to the school. CATECHISM BANQUET OF 1935- 36 On Saturday night May 11, Mr. and Mrs. Dorsey enter- lined those who had recited perfectly during the year the Westminister Shorter Catechism at a banquet at Assembly in. After a delightful feast, the guests gathered in the lobby, •here they enjoyed games for the rest of the evning. There were twenty-three guests at this banquet: Louise icily, Faye Smith, Katherine Hustcad, Helen Davenport, Lcn- ie Cassada, Harriet Walkup, Mabel Johnson. Ruby Petty, arah Adams, Nancy Nelson, Melva Huckaby, Guelda Huck by, Luna Altman. Nellie Simpson. Audrey Charity. Marjorie Jlen, Margaret Sanders, Roy Ellen Osborne, Cornelia Wolfe, trail Jones. Lillian Suttle. Flora Gordon, and Ruby Wheeler. JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH BANQUET The Junior Class of the High School entertained the Senior High class at a banquet in the Home Economics Department, Monday Night. April 27. The following program was presented: Prayer ............................... Song ............................... Bon Voyage of ‘36................... Response ........................... Pilot McElroy ........... Response ........................... Singing Sailors..................... Captain Anderson ................... Response ........................... First Mate Spencer ................. Response............................ Senior Song ........................ Alma Mater .Dr. Anderson ...Junior Class ....Elois: MitUr Louise Maxwell ....Miss Porter ...Miss McElroy . Junior College ....Sarah Clark Dr. A nderson ......Cora Sapp ...Miss Spencer ....Senior Class YOUNG PEOPLE S PARTY On Monday evening, April 13, the Old Council of the Young People's Organization entertained the new council at a party in the Winsborough Building. NEW STUDENT BODY OFFICERS The following student body officers for the year 36-’37 were elected on February 29: President, Mary Beckett, '37; and second Vice-President, Phyllis Stevens, ’38. These officers were installed April 7, in a ceremony at the new chapel. THE YOUNG PEOPLE OF THE CHURCH INSTALL NEW OFFICERS The officers of the Young People of the Church for 1936- 37 were installed on the evening of Easter Sunday, April 12. at a beautiful candle-lighting service in the Chapel ot Ander- son Auditorium, participated in by the members of the old and new councils. After an impressive talk by Dr. R. C. Anderson, the whole student body formed a procession, and carrying lighted candles marched to Lake Susan, where they sang hymns anti-phonally across the lake. At the close of the singing, the lighted candles were set afloat on the lake, making a beautiful and impressive effect. Tile officers for 1936-37 are as follows: President ............................Harriet Brown Vice-President ........................Nancy Holler Secretary Erncstint Foulke Treasurer..................................Isa Clay Highway Chairmen Life Enrichment .........................Leonora Anderson Beyond the Seas........................Elizabeth McC elen Into tlu- Homeland Nell S Life Enlistment and Training.............G. Key Learning ........................Harriet Walkup Stewardship ....................Cornelia Wolfe Comradeship ..................Ada Mae Robertson Page Eighteen THE SUN DIAL Montreat Collets Sports Madam X Observes NEW ATHLETIC BOARD INSTALLED The new Athletic Board has been elected and installed. The officers and other members of the staff which will direct the sports for next year are: President—Mary O’Quinn. Vice-President—Laura Mae Brown. Secretary—Ernestine Foulke. Hiking—Isa Clay and Phylis Stevens. Baseball—Edna Leonard and Isabell Carter Basketball—Harriet Brown and Janet Steele. Indoor Sports—Elizabeth McClelen and Jennie Hutton. Soccer—Nancy Holler. Tennis—Peggy Porter and Guelda Huckaby. Volleyball—Ruth Penland and Priscilla Noyes. ATHLETIC COUNCIL GIVES CHAPEL PROGRAM To gain interest in the athletic program the sponsors of each sport gave chapel talks. Mary Ruth O’Quinn champion- ed hiking and told of the early morning hikes which were being planned tor the spring; Harriet Brown and Ruth Penland told of the basketball and volley-ball tournaments; and Elizabeth McClelen and Peggy Porter gave rousing speeches urging interest in ping-pong and tennis, respectively. The last of this series of talks was given by Laura Mae Brown, the baseball sponsor who. through rhyme, urged us to participate in the great spring game of baseball. Phyllis Stevens gave a very in- teresting speech upon good sportsmanship, which is the keynote of our whole athletic organization. BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT The final honors for the inter-class basketball tournament went to the Senior College class after a hard fought battle with the Juniors. INDOOR GAME TOURNAMENT During the cold winter days when outdoor sports were im- practical. a great deal of interest was shown in parches� , check- ers. anagrams and ping-pong. A tournament was held later in March to determine who was the best player in each of these games. The tournament was first between the member:, of each of the four teams, and the winners from each team competed against the other teams. And now here they arc. the champions of the Indoor Sports: Parchesi—Margaret Ramseur (Mohawk). Anagrams—Elsie Hartfield (Hiwassee.) Checkers—Mildred Knox (Hiwassee.) Ping-pong—Phyllis Stevens (Mohawk.) ■ ■ o-------------- BASEBALL The baseball tournament was played in two brackets. Hia- wassee vs. Mohawk, and Cherokee vs. Choctaws. The winners in these games played against each other. In the final game the Cherokces defeated the Hiawassccs and became the baseball champions of 1936. that Someday someone will invent a gun that will just fit Mrs. Dorsey’s “little bird.” that There's a rumor that one night the Dean got in her car and just vowed and declared she was going to sec Sally Rand per- form in Asheville. that Perhaps the flu epidemic wouldn't have been so bad, if most of the girls hadn't had the recent shock of seeing fifty-one boys in Montreat (“and all at one time too! Mercy!” said Miss Wade.) that It takes both Miss Watkins and Miss Lord to keep the water turned off in their bathroom. Remember how they went flying upstairs during supper one time to attend to the mat- ter? Don’t Inr afraid for Madame’s putting this in her col-' umns, for Miss Watkins told Rox Scafler that she could at least try to take a joke.” that Miss Hoyt had a terribly high fever when she was sick. “How high is your fever?” she was asked. “Two-tenths of a degree,” was the reply. that Estelle Isenhour was shocked considerably the other day when she kept knocking Carolyn Allan's elbow at the tabic. She was just ready to accuse Carolyn of being left-handed when she discovered she herself was eating with her left hand. that Speaking of Carolyn reminds Madame that Carolyn is cer- tainly getting absent-minded. She recently put her fork on her lap and started eating with her napkin. that When Gilbert and “Penny get back at the table with Sadie Hall Woodruff, somebody s going to have to go hungry. that An exclusive little tea party was held at one of the senior tables one noon-time. (Lottice, Elsie, and Vivian seem to have lost their liking for tea since then.) that Many seniors felt that their picture didn’t do them justice. Madame wonders if it wasn't mercy they needed instead. that She wonders if Sarah Groves will still be receiving letters from Rah-bcht at Agnes Scott next year. Or is he partial just to girls at Montreat? that It is convenient to have eyebrows that one can change to suit her mood. Ask Elaine Laurent. that Ila Mae hasn’t been wading lately. Wc wonder if it’s be- cause of rusty nails. ( ?) that Everyone is glad to sec Mrs. Anderson out among us once , more. Ion treat College THE SUN D I A I Page Nineteen that Even though .she can’t carry a tune, she will be glad to sing- -ling-a-ling while Isa Clay is doing the Highland Fling-al ng-a-ling. that She could say a lot of cute things, but you'd only laugh at .icm. that School is almost over. that It is the custom each year for Madame X to disclose her ‘lentity in the last issue of the Sun Dial. In case you don’t lrcady know, Ruth Collette has been perpetrating all these utrages on personalities and characters. COLLEGIATE SPICE Fee Fie Fo Fum I smell the blood of an Englishman And am I hungry? Simple Simon met a pieman Going to a fair Said Simple Simon to the pieman Hello. Three little kittens Ixist their mittens And they began to cry, Oh, heck! Now we’ll get a beating!” Marion Bass: I suppose lots of things I say make you feel ike beating my brains out. Henry: “No, everything you say makes me realize there ren’t any to beat out. Eleanor Miller: “Hey, Adelaide! You take English, what o you think of O’Henry?” Adelaide B.: O. K. But the nuts tick to my teeth. Lotticc Duffey: I wish I could be like the river. Opal D.: Like the river? In what way,” Ixittice: Stay in bed and yet follow my course. Sara Jones: Are you secretly married to him? Gerry Key: No, he knows about it.” Miss Smith: “Vivian, arc you the teacher of this class? V. Shaw: “No ma’am!” Miss Smith: “Well, don’t talk like an idiot then. ORCHESTRA VISITS MONTREAT The Davidson College Symphonic Band, conducted by James Christian Pfohl, gave a concert in the Administration Building 'in March 28. The program was as follows: Jhoralc— Wake, Awake! for Night Is Flying”...........Bach Overture—“Ariane” ..................................Louis Boyer Erio—“Three Kings ....................... Walter Smith ntroduction to Act III “Lohengrin”.................Wagner Memories of Stephen Foster.............Clifford P. Lillya vValtz— The Beautiful Blue Danube”.....Johanne Strass, Jr. Overture to “Semiramide”......................... Rossini College Tics— J, Davidson. After the program a reception was given for the band by ,-he Montrcat Choir and members of the Senior College Class. JUNIOR FROLICS OF 1936 On March 7, the Junior High School Class, under the di- rection of their sponsor. Miss Elizabeth L. Porter, presented a group of selections entitled the Junior Frolics of 1936. in which the entire class took part. Three plays were given— A Bachelor’s Reverie, The Lamp Went Out. and “A Midnight Fantasy.” There were also songs, jokes and dances. Refreshments were sold during the evening. STANDARD “ESSO” STATION State Street and Montreat Road BLACK MOUNTAIN, N. C. BLUE RIDGE GROCERY CO. WHOLESALE GROCERS ASHEVILLE. NORTH CAROLINA EBBS BROS. Sc CO. INCORPORATED Wholesale Coffee Grocers Roasters THE PHOTOGRAPHS IN THIS ISSUE OF THE SUN DIAL H ERE MADE BY GRAGG STUDIO Black Mountain, N. C. THANKS TO MONTREAT COLLEGE BANK OF BLACK MOUNTAIN Black Mountain, N. C. IVe Invite Your Account Deposits Insured by Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation - $5,000.00 Maximum for Each Depositor. Page Twenty_________________________F H E SUN DIAL Moxtreat College MONTREAT STORE Operated for the Public Good No Private Interest DESERVES YOUR PATRONAGE You Are Always Welcome at BLACK MOUNTAIN DRUG COMPANY Clifford Porter. Manager “State Street at Broadway CAMP MONTREAT FOR GIRLS The Ideal Vacation Camp With the Additional Advantages of Montreat Director, MRS. S. II. McBRIDE Montreat, N. C. For Electrical Refrigeration Sec the G. E. at BLACK MOUNTAIN HARDWARE SUPPLY CO. Phone 34 Black Mountain, N. C. ASSEMBLY INN Montreat, N. C. HOME OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Open the Year Round Rates Reasonable WITH APPRECIATION OF THE BUSINESS GIVEN US BY MONTREAT COLLEGE Hollingsworth’s Candy for Graduation JUMPER’S PHARMACY BLACK MOUNTAIN LAUNDRY PHONE 100 “For Bundles Of Satisfaction ' HAPPY MOTORING You Are Our Friends. We Are Ready to Help You at Any Time, in This or Any Other Community. STANDARD OIL COMPANY R. L. Woodard, Agent NEW-WAY CLEANERS “Wear Clean Clothes Phone 38 Black Mountain, N. C. Compliments of COLLINS BAKING COMPANY Asheville, N. C. Independent Groceries R. C. MUM POWER Black Mountain, N. C. 'Tke SUN DIAL Published by the students of Montreat College OU in MONTREAT, N. C , MARCH. 1936 N I XJBER 2 Mount Mitchell, highest peak east of the Rockies, near Montreal RESOLVED; CRIME DOES NOT PAY On a bright sunny morning about 1896. a small boy was rudging slowly along a «lusty street in Ashboro. Pennsylvania, vhich was situated on the bank of the largest river in the state, he Susquehanna. In his appearance he looked no different rom any other small boy of that time, with his bare feet, over- ills with one trouser leg rolled up to his knee, small snaw hat )n the back of his head, and a sore toe which was magnificently icd up. � His errand that morning was to go to the store for his nothcr, Mrs. Wheeler, ami with a heavy heart he entered the louse. His mother was busy cooking, but when she heard him. I lie called out. Tom. come here. When lie entered the kit- I •hen. she stopped kneading the dough and stared, 'rom, what I lave you been doing? Just look at your pants. They were I dean this morning. Tom stood wiggling his sore toe and twisting his hat. Fi- I tally he answered. Well, you see, mom. I was walking home. I ind I happened to meet Joe Miller ami— “That’s enough! Stop right there! How many times do I lltave to tell you not to play with that awful boy? lie’s the l yorst bov in town. Why don’t you associate with some nice boys like Ambrose Smith? I’m sure he would never be seen with such boys as Joe Miller. But, mom. he’s such a sissy. All the boys hate him. I don’t want to go with an ol’ sissy. Well, don’t ever let me catch you playing with that hor- rible boy again. Now, run along ami play. Tom went out into the street. Before long Joe Miller came by ami catching sight of Tom, came over. He seemed excited about something and lost no time in telling Tom about it. “Want to go over to old man Whiting’s place and get some watermelons tonight ?’’ “Sure, I’ll come. Who's going? “Oh, just the fellers. Whose boat are you going to use? Tom asked. “I guess we can find one that’s not locked down by the river.” At this moment Tom’s mother appeared on the back porch. Seeing her. Joe beat a hasty retreat, with a muttered “We’ll call for you about ten o’clock tonight. Don’t forget the call. I won’t. It’s the owl call three times, isn’t it?” Joe. who was nearly around the corner, nodded his head in reply. (Continued on Page Four) Page Ttro T H E S UX DIAL Montreat College THE SUN DIAL SEMESTER HONOR ROLL THE EXECUTIVE STAFF College Editor in-Chief .......... Faculty Advisor............ Literary Editor............ Social Editor.............. Sports Editor.............. Joke Editor................ Exchange Editor............ Alumnae Editor............. Music Editor............... Business Manager........... Assistant Business Manager Ruth Collette Miss Margaret Wade .....Margaret Botts ...Carlotta Sanders ....Florence Wardrep .......Connie Perry Eleanor Chenowetii .........Janet Steele .....Phyllis Stevens .....Lou Ada Jayroe .....Adelaide Brown REPERTORIAL STAFF Allan. Carolyn Anderson, Lenora Botts. Margaret Brown Adelaide Clay. Isa Dalton. Agnes Daniell, Opal Foulke. Ernestine Hartfield. Elsie Isenhour. Estelle McClelen. Elizabeth Sarles. Nell Shaw. Vivian Wolfe. Cornelia High School Ager. Isbell Bardwcll. Thelma Huckaby. Melva Key, Dorothy Laurent. Elaine Mann. Doris Maxwell Edward Maxwell. Louise Stevens, Phyllis Freshman High............................Dorothy Key Sophomore High..................Mary WYNN WILLIAMS Junior High....................................CAROLYN FRAME Senior High...................................VIRGINIA ACKISS C Marian Bass Junior College................J ELIZABETH McClelen Nancy Holler Senior College..................................Elinor Miller Typists Ix uise McDavid Lillie Mae Cousins DR. R. P. SMITH No organization has ever felt the loss of a more loyal friend than the Montreat College when, on February 4. we heard of the death of Dr. R. P. Smith, of Asheville. Dr. Walter L. Lingle, president of Davidson College, called him a Prince of the Church.” and a Man of God. and truly he was that, for he spent his life in the interest of Christian education. It was in honor of this great teacher, with his love for and his desire to help youth, that four years ago the Asheville Prcsbyterial established the R. P. Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund at Montreat College. From the time of the founding of the Col- lege, he was a member of the Board of Trustees and of the Executive Board. Dr. Smith serves as a splendid example and guide to young people. We girls can find much in his to copy. His unswerv- ing faith, his perseverance in the right, and his belief that the object of any leader of young people should be to enlighten, to direct, and love, give to us a fine picture of that to which we as mothers and teachers should aspire, while his confidence in today’s youth encourages us to live up to the ideals we all have. Dr. Smith lived a life of which his friends and relatives, even those with whom he was intimate, speak with pride. Often a person does not appear as likeable on close relationship as he did while a mere acquaintance, but with Dr. Smith this was not so. And in that fact we find another example for us to take to ourselves: Arc we so firm and sound in our ideas and aspira- tions that appear to people we scarcely know that when we come more closely connected with those persons, we arc just as well liked? It was a privilege and an honor for Montreat College to be associated with Dr. Smith, and we are proud that it was in our school that the Asheville Prcsbyterial instituted a memorial to him that will grow with time. o ON BEING TALL 1 have heard people say that they wished they were tall, but they have never been tall, so they really don’t know what they're wishing for. When I was small. I used to say that I didn’t care how tall I became, but I’ve wished a thousand time; to be small again. Of course, no one but a tall person knows how it feels to walk beside a small person. You feel as if you’re almost twice as tall as you really arc. It seems as if everyone is looking at you and saying. “What a tall girl! Doesn't she look awful?” If you were tall and graceful, it would be dif- ferent. but I don't think I have ever seen a person as tall as I am who was graceful. I became so tall in one year that my brother, who has been away at school, didn’t even know me when he returned home. That made me feel terrible, and ever since that day I have hated being tall worse than ever before. If I could forget being tall myself, other people wouldn’t let me, because they keep teasing me about being tall. My mother pretends she’s glad I am tall, but she just does it because she thinks it will make me feel better. My aunt also says that she thinks tall people look nice, but she is the kind of person who thinks everything is nice. One of my sisters tells me that if I wasn’t so slender 1 wouldn't look so tall (as if I can help being slender any more than I can help being tall!) Another sister calls me a bag of bones.” Someone is always asking. “How’s the weather up there?” I don’t really care so much for their teasing but I do hate to be tall. One reason I especially want to be small is because a small person doesn’t have $0 much trouble with her clothes. If you can make your own clothes you can buy less material and that is less expensive. But the real difficulty comes when you are buying ready-made dresses and coats. A tall, slender person never can buy a coat or dress to fit. It is always too large or too short. I always get angry, and then my mother says I am hard to please. Once I looked all over town for a coat, and couldn’t find but one that was long enough. All of my sisters arc shorter than I am. and I would like to be small so I could wear their clothes. I'll never be short, so there’s no use la- menting. I may as well make the best of it. —Nellie Simpson. Mon th bat College THE S L' N D I A L Page Three SPORT NEWS The .Montreat High School team defeated the Black Moun- tain Orphanage team in an interesting game. Feb. i. The High School is looking forward to another game with the Black Mountain team soon. A few of the outstanding basketball stars from the four teams are: Elizabeth Fleming, Jennie Hutton. Nancy Fontaine, Jo Hyatt. Janet Steele, Henrietta Lyle, Estelle Isenhour. Cor- nelia Brown, and Ruth Penland. Indoor tennis is beginning to be of great interest to the fans. Hiking is gaining much favor in the opinion of the Mont- reatites. The hills and roads are scouted daily by hardy hikers. It’s great fun and is good for the reducers. To them it’s only a step to Lookout, just a block or two to Black Mountain, and it’s predicted that it won’t be long until a hike to Asheville will seem to be only a short “before breakfast hike. “Have you ever played ping-pong? It’s really lots of fun.” That serves to introduce our indoor sports to this column. In- door games are new additions to our Montreat sports, and thee are serving to add spice and entertainment to many leisure hours. And. by the way. have you realized that checkers and parches! help to develop sportsmanship just as much as basket- ball and tennis? A new point system has been organized by the Athletic Coun- cil. Points are given for participation in the major sports and the indoor sports. Numerals are to be given when three hun- dred points are earned. letters are to be given for fre hun- dred points. The system is very well worked out and fs grousing the girls to more active participation in athletics. STUDENTS HOLD FACULTY MEETING Flash, flash! as Walter Winchell would say. It isn’t news when members of the student body go to the office for a scene. but when the faculty, each member of it. comes to the students with an office scene, it certainly deserves attention. Yes. the Philalcthia and Tritonian societies had an interesting program planned for their guests, the Delta Betas, but when Miss Gard- ner (Nancy Boyd) crept into the room and started typing and Miss Spencer (Ruth Collette) started trying to solve her prob- lems. the audience devoted its attention to the cause. During the evening Mrs Dorsey (Mary Mays) memorized the grades: Miss Hoyt (Etta Hubbard) enjoyed laughing at several jokes: Miss Doggett (Carolyn Allan) searched for the demerit slips; Miss Wade (Margaret Bower) told of her ride from Black Mountain with Dr. Anderson; and Miss Dickin- son (Buford Massey) was successful in having the library fur- niture attended to. Miss Lord (Harriet Brown) came to see about her studio: Miss Watkins (Vivian Shaw) asked again for curtains for her classroom; Mrs Riley (Mary Ruth O’Quinn) to call the plumber; Miss Porter (Sadie Woodruff) to complain about lazy pupils; Miss McEIrov (Ruth Penland) to get Tanks’s milk: Miss Miles (Nannettc Choate) to obtain a garbage can: ans Miss Jordan (Nancy Fontaine) to order more grits. In the meantime Miss Smith (Laura Mae Brown) tried her vocabulary on Miss Spencer, while Miss Brooks ( Margaret Tucker) got in some practise on the typewriter and hitherto unknown methods of the dean were revealed in her conference with Mary Lang. Page Four THE SUN DIAL Montreat College Social Activities GEORGE WASHINGTON PARTY Montreat College held its annual George Washington cos- tume party at Assembly Inn on Saturday evening. February 22. The guests were received by officers of the student body and by the presidents of the literary societies. When all had as- sembled. Elinor Miller, acting as official hostess, called the guests together around the fireplace, where the main features of the program were to be given. It has been the custom for each class to present a stunt pertaining to the occasion, so at this time these stunts were given. The judges had a difficult time in making their decision, but finally decided to give the prize for the best stunt to the Senior High School class. The Senior Collegers were given second place. After the stunts school songs were sung, and the costume parade was led by Margaret Botts and Charlotta Sanders. A prize for the most original costume was awarded to Favc Smith. Then cherry pie a la mode was served. When it had been thoroughly enjoyed to the last drop.” the grand march was led by Peggy Sloop and Mildred Knox. The march ended by the fireplace, with all singing the Alma Mater. And now everyone is looking forward to February. 1937. o VALENTINE PARTY On Saturday night. February 15th everyone went down to the chapel. What for? For the annual Valentine Party, no less! All the girls enjoyed the evening, playing games, listen- ing to the popular music played on the piano by a guest, and eating cake. All in all it was an occasion to be remembered. ----------o---------- CLASS ENTERTAINMENTS On Tuesday evening. February 4. the Junior class held a Supper in the rooms of the Home Economics Department. The supper was under the management of the class sponsors. Miss Wade and Miss Hoyt, and the class president. Mary Ruth O’Quinn: however, the whole class took part in its preparation and service. The evening’s entertainment was furnished by the class “orchestra” which was enthusiastically received. Two other projects have been carried through by the class when they sponsored the sale of sandwiches and sundries, the afternoons of February 14 and 18. Miss Brooks entertained the Sophomore class with a tea. Games were enjoyed, and delightful refreshments were served later in the evening. The Sophomore class was entertained with a Valentine Party given by Mary Bauman at her home. After appropriate games had been played, ice cream and cakes were-served. On January 12 at Parksidc Cottage Miss McElroy enter- tained the Senior High School class at tea. Those present re- port it a most enjoyable evening. ----------o---------- RESOLVED: CRIME DOES NOT PAY (Continued from Page One) That night Tom went quietly to his room to await Joe’s coming. He had taken watermelons before, but never from Mr. Whiting who lived on the other side of the river and was known all over the state for the watermelons he raised. There- fore. Tom was excited, and waited happily for Joe. Finally he heard three short owl calls. He answered them, as he hur- riedly started to climb out of the window. After a few seconds he joined the boys in the street below. All set? asked Joe Yes. replied Tom. Well, let’s go then. They walked down to the river bank in silence, for they were . ill thinking of the vast treasure they were out to take. When they arrived, they immediately started in search of a boat that was not locked. Tom. being the first boy to discover one. shouted to the others, Hey fellers, here’s one. They all came over and started getting in the old rowboat. Tom and Joe pushed it from the shore line and then waded out to it and got in. The two smaller hoys were to row. as they were the slaves of the older oil ’s. But when they took the first stroke, horrible squeals came from the rusty oars. “We’d better pole it across, ’cause he might have a watchman over there.” said Joe, when he heard the squeals. Luckily, they found some poles in the bottom of the boat, which they immediately put into use. After a few minutes they came to the other side and docked the boat on a sandy beach right in front of the watermelon patch. All right. said Joe. when they were all ashore. “Two of you stay down by the boat to catch ’em as we roll ’em down to you. The rest come with me.” They crept cautiously up to the bank, through the barbed wire fence, and into the watermelon patch. Tom crept along on his stomach until he saw a nice water- melon. Then he took his knife, cut the stem, and rolled it toward the bank. Here’s one. he whispered as he rolled it down the bank; he waited until he heard the thud it made when one of the boys caught it. Then he got others and did the same thing with them, until he heard Joe’s whistle, a signal which meant that they had enough. When they got ready to get in the boat, there were so many watermelons that they decided to swim across the river and push the boat along with them. All right. Come on. fellers,” said Joe. as he plunged into the cold water. The others scrambled after him. The water was so shallow that in some places they had no trouble at all with the boat. Everything was fine until Tom said. “Isn’t the water gettin’ higher on the boat ?” “It sure is.” answered Joe. 1 guess we’ll have to dump a few watermelons out of it.” They stopped a few minutes to get them out. While they were doing this, somebody accidentally pulled the already over- loaded boat over too far. Down the river went all the water- melons. with the boys swimming after them. There was no use. they soon realized, for the melons floated faster than the boys could swim. They swam ashore. “Well, it was too bad that that had to happen, said Joe. If I ever lay my hands on the one that turned the boat over. I'll knock his block off. I guess we can’t do any more tonight, though. See you tomorrow. They all scattered, each to spend the rest of the night in dreams of luscious watermelons just out of reach. Tom was a very disappointed boy. as he walked dejectedly homeward. He had gained nothing that night except some very wet clothes and an empty stomach, for he had not eaten any supper, because he had expected to fill up on watermelons later. As he climbed up to the window and through it, he wondered if the old saying that “crime docs not pay were not true. Coming to the conclusion that it was true, he resolved never again to steal any watermelons. —Peggy Dennis Mon treat College THE S U N D I A L News from the Societies and Clubs Page Five AN EVENING OF MUSIC On the evening of December 9, the Music Club presented !this program in the chapel: 'Duet: Minuet ......................................Friml Margaret Thompson. Mary Wynne Williams C’s Chords .........................................Blake Country Dance ..................................Anonymous Ruth Richardson Song: Star Eyes....................................Speaks Margaret Sanders !Romance, For the Left Hand Alone................Spindler Mar ’ Wynne Williams Duet: TTic Indians Are Coming......................Bilbro Flower Parade ..............................Bilbro Peggy Dennis. Isbell Ager Song: Gifts .......................................Speaks Nell Sarles Duet: Country Dance ................................Nevin Cornelia Brown. Secondo Wind Harp ...........................................Ogle Geraldine Key Song: My Star...........................Mexican Folk Song Alice Prime The Rosary .........................................Nevin Margaret Thompson Duet: Turkish March ............................Beethoven I la May James, Sccondo Song: The Rosary ...................................Nevin Nancy Fontaine May Night .......................................Palmgrcn Margaret Botts Duet: Poet and Peasant Overture.....................Suppe Mary Bcckctt MUSIC Music does a lot to put the school spirit into us when we seem to lag a bit. the school leaders have decided, and so each class has written, or will write, its own particular song, and is also expected to elect a song leader. One Saturday night Betty Brown of Black Mountain enter- tained us with a program of tap-dancing, acrobatics, and sing- 1 ing. Afterwards the entire school took part by singing the school songs. 'File choir officers for the second semester are: Florence Wardrep. president; Charlotte Sanders, vice-president; Alice Prime, secretary: Sadie Hall Woodruff, librarian, Josephine Hyatt, keeper of the robes. On Saturday evening, February 29. the choir sang two se- lections at the banquet of the Southern Camp Directors Associ- ation at Assembly Inn. It also sang two anthems the next morning at a religious service of the association, leaving there in time to have its regular part in the service at the Montreat Church. -----o----- A few new members have been added to the Music Club bsince Christmas. Mrs. Crosby Adams has given two more chapel programs of piano solos. In the first one she played “Londonderry Air.” arranged by Manncy; “Kllin Revel. by Hyatt; “Romanze,” by VonWilm, and Minuet in E Flat. by Beethoven. The second consisted of the following numbers: “A Little Girl Im- plores Her Mother. by Rubkoff; “Heard in a Conch Shell. by Parker, and The Cow Keeper's Tune. by Grieg. 'Fhe hymns which Mrs. Adams has asked the girls to mem- orize during the second semester are: January— The First Nowell. February— Immortal Love Forever Full. March—“When 1 Survey the Wondrous Cross. April— The Church's One Foundation. May—“Dear Lord and Father of Mankind. This is to remind everybody that it is not too late to begin learning them. ----o----- PHILALETHIA LITERARY SOCIETY The first meeting of the Philalethian Literary Society after returning from vacation was limited entirely to business and the election of officers for the new term. The following girls received these respective offices: Peggy Porter ........................President Connie Perry ...................Vice-President Isa Clay ...................Secretary-Treasurer —Peggy Porter. President ----o----- DELTA BETA LITERARY SOCIETY The officers of the Delta Beta Literary Society for the new semester are as follows: Rosa Bell .......................... President Melva Huckabv ..................Vice-President Henrietta Lyle ............Secretary-Treasurer Rosa Bell. President ----o----- TRITONIA LITERARY SOCIETY The new officers who were elected in the Tritonia Literary Society were: Florence Wardrep. president: Harriet Brown, vice-president, and Cornelia Wolfe, secretary and treasurer. —Fi.ora ce Wardrep, President. DECLA I APION CO N TEST In the Tritonia Society the winners were Frances Cunning- ham. first place; Peggy Sloop, second place, and Margaret Botts. third place. The Philalcthia winners were Martha Reid Beilinger and Ruth Collette, while the Delta Beta winner was Dorothy Key. In the contest between the winners of first place, the suc- cessful contestant was Frances Cunningham. Page Six Montreat College THE SUN DIAL Alumnae Notes This is Station LX MI, located at Montreat College, Mon- treat. North Carolina. The following program originates in the Alumnae department of The Sun Dial, Montreat's lead- ing newspaper: Good evening, everybody, this is your Montreat Alumna; Reporter speaking. Let's sec where everybody is. “Well. Iris Machen is now Mrs. John Tigert V and is living in Gainesville. Florida. “Irene Wright is an honor student at the University of North Carolina this year. Calling all business men! Don't you need a stenographer? Inez Tucker is taking a business course at Rode Hill. “Lanie Miller is at home in Chester. South Carolina, and Prince still calls on her. Lillie Mae Jolly is teaching in Greenville. South Carolina. Do you suppose she still ‘balks tackwards?’ Mildred Yandell is married. Back to Montreat has come one of our former high school students, none other than Ethleen Reimcr. Erin Turner and Elsie Barron are teaching. Erin is at Recovery. Georgia, and Elsie is at Dadcville. Alabama. “When the second semester rolled up. Shirley Turner en- tered Florida State College for Women. Did you know Betty Mills is married? The farther South she is. the better Mary Mellette likes it. She is in New Orleans now. “Martha Carroll is now a junior at Winthrop College for Women. “Connie MacDonald is working in Asheville. “Becky Seafler has been working in Florida, and Miriam Atlee is in training in a hospital at Petersburg, Virginia. And that, ladies and gentlemen concludes our program this evening. This is Station LMNI. Montreat College. Montreat, North Carolina. Good evening, folks! BOOK REVIEW Miss Dickinson, the librarian, has a very delightful way of remembering the faculty and students at Christmas. She pre- sents them with a novel for the library. The novel which was the gift this Christmas was I'fin of Iron by Ellen Glasgow. Ellen Glasgow, a Virginian, writes about the people she knows. The setting for this novel is in the Appalachian moun- tains. She selects a Scotch-Irish Presbyterian family, the Fin- castles. who were pioneers in this region around which to center her plot. This vein of strong blood is found in the present generation of Fincastlcs. who live in Ironside. When I finished reading this novel. I felt that I had just become acquainted with some living people. Ellen Glasgow has a very vivid way of describing her characters: they step off of the pages and become live creatures. Grandmother Fin- castle is a stoic pioner though she is living in modern times. Her son.. John Fincastle. is a radical theologian. His wife is a nervous, amicable woman. Ada Fincastle, their daughtc� , has the staunchness of the family strain. Ralph McBride, her lover, is not strong enough to rise above circumstances. Several other characters are introduced such as Janet Rowan, the spoiled only child of newly rich parents, and Toby Waters, the idiot. There are people who meet life the way Ellen Glasgow has her characters meet it. and yet 1 always regret that she doesn’t introduce a really admirable character. —E. Hoyt. VISITING SPEAKER During the week of January 21st the students of Montreat College had the privilege of hearing M:ss Virginia Holladay, a teacher from Central School at Lubandai, Africa, speak sev- eral mornings in chapel and at night in the living room of the dormitory. Miss Holladay was the first teacher at Central School, which is a school for missionaries’ children. Among the topics discussed by Miss Holladay were Getting the Best Out of Life. “Living With Ourselves.” and Follow- ing God's Plan. She also gave intimate verbal pictures of her life in Lubandai and of the work being done there. ----------0---------- YOUNG PEOPLES ORGANIZATION As the school year draws to a close. I wish to take this op- portunity to thank each one of you for your hearty cooperation and for your ready response to the work of the young People’s organization. You have contributed much toward making our society helpful to all of us. I appreciate everything you have done. Now as we have considered the different phases of the theme. “Christian Youth Building a New World, there comes to us a challenge to help build the world for Christ. In this program we each have a place which no one else can fill. With- out us the work will go on. but our part will be left undone. Let us remember always to think of others first, to he gentle and kind, to be honest and true, to stand up for the right, and to tell others about God’s love. “Every youth has a task of his own. For the Father has planned it so; He seeks the way. and He alone Can show him the path to go.” —Elizabeth Fleming, President. ----------o---------- MONTREAT GRADUATE HONORED All the school loves a poet (apologies to Shakespeare). This poet is none other than one Anna Hastings, college graduate of • 935- who is now teaching in Leeds. South Carolina. A group of her poems has been selected in a nation-wide search for talent and printed in American Voices. 1935. American Voices is an anthology of three hundred and forty-five poets who were se- lected from twenty-five hundred submitting entries. Needless to say. Montreat College is very' proud of Anna, and congratulating her on gaining this honor, wishes her con- tinued success in the field of poetry'. ----------0---------- AMERICA. THE BEAUTIFUL” Far down the future’s hazy vista, time Will come a child will say, “Grandfather, tell About that place. America—the one That had a place you called ‘United States.’ And tell about the man called ‘Washington.’ Was lie the only one? You never tell Of anyone in that United States but him, And anyone in Rome but Ctesar. Why? Did they have schools just like we have? They did? And did they go to Mass? Be just like us? Well, what became of all the people there? They had a war? What’s that? Oh, yes. we played That once. You have to play till everyone Is dead, and then you start the game again.” —Mildred Lee Brooks. Montreat College THE SUN DIAL Pa$c Seven Madam X Observes that a great worn' is taken from the Senior College girls when the May Queen is elected. that Mrs. Dorsey’s little bird was proved fallible when lie told Madame that Hobby was married. Connie says that he is not, and that he thinks of her all the time. Good work, Connie? that a word to the wise is sufficient, so please don’t get Ruth Col- lette started on the subject of internes. that Miss Porter is still here. You know, Madame has heard that, just before the Christmas holidays. Miss Porter told the dean that another French teacher had better he lined up. “just in case.” that while the girls were going to see a movie the other day, a new student was enrolled in Montreat College. Ask Miss Miles! that Lib Hight must be going back to her childhood—else why was she singing “Good-morning to You one Monday morning when the first bell rang? that it’s a pretty ring Gerry is wearing. And aren’t the girls jeal- ous? You guess. that thoughts of rings and pins add dignity to the demeanor of Seniors. Don’t you think so? That must be the reason that not much has been heard from Ginny Ackiss lately. that one does not need more than five and one-half inches of hot water to take a bath. (Did someone speak of hot water?) Girls, be considerate of the assistant dean: Lake Susan is the place to go swimming, and not the bathtub. that there must be someone in Montreat who doesn’t like grits. Maybe there is. Anna-hoo. a girl who signs herself “L.A.” says. “There’s so much grits in Montreat that we even have hominy snow.” Catch on? that the girls, particularly Peggy Porter, enjoyed the visit recently paid by Marlise’s sister. that being a member of the Student Council certainly shows up a lot. that this is leap-year. (Madame is feeling hopeful these days, and she wonders if the girls, with unfinished term papers staring at them, are as hopeful as she.) that somebody has been rather extravagant with her perfume latelv. that Miss Watkins and her much discussed Bill” are becoming better acquainted every day. Enough said. that Mrs. Riley is becoming quite a socialite. Did you see her and that long maroon dress with the shim little pretties on it.'' Tut, tut. tut, tut. tut! Collegiate Spice Jennie DuBoss: “I’ve been stung by a wasp.” Lou Ada J.: “Quick, put some ammonia on it.” Jennie: “I can’t. It flew away.” -----o---- Miss Spencer: “Then, I heard that you struck Alice in the eye with your fist. Have you any explanation?” Mildred Coe: “Yes. ma’am. I’m terribly near-sighted. I only wanted to beckon to her.” .Miss Wade: “Gwen, if I substract 23 from 37, what’s the difference? Gwen C.: “Yeah, that’s what I say. Who cares?” -----o---- Miss Miles: “Didn't 1 tell you to notice when the soup boiled over?” Lib Check: “I did. It was half-past ten.” -----o---- Vivian S.: “Miss Smith, what's a parasite?” Miss Smith: A parasite is a man who walks through a revolving door without doing his share of pushing. Kay F.: Is Janet really a Scotchman?” Jinney: “Is she? She's even saving all her toys for her sec- ond childhood!” Wanted, by Nell Saries: A trip to the dentist. Nell broke a tooth while eating a biscuit one morning. Voice: Over Telephone: “Adelaide Brown is sick. Miss Spencer, and can’t come back to school Tuesday.” Miss Spencer: Who is speaking, please? Voice: This is my mother.” Miss Watkins: “Now. Peggy, your penalty for being late to class is to memorize the Psalm of Life. Peggy S.: “Yes. ma’am. What chapter of the Bible is it in? -----o----- And did you hear about Mrs. Riley trying to use her own keys to start Miss Wade’s car? Bad luck seems to dog at Becky Patton’s heels: Tanks ate some rat poison the other day. BASKET-BALL TOURNAMENT The basket-ball tournament between the four school teams is over. Honors go to the Hiwassie team, and the Choctaws were the runners-up. The final game was very exciting and both teams had the loyal, enthusiastic support of their tribes. A new star appeared in this game, Nancy Holler, a speedy brilliant forward. A lot of credit must be given to the work of guards in this game. Captain Hyatt says it couldn’t have been won without them, and Captain Brown, like the good sport she is. admits that they were “plenty good.” Page Eight THE SUN DIAL Moxtjeat College THE TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR The typographical error is a slippery thing and sly You can hunt till you get dizzy, but somehow it will get by. Till the form is off the press it is strange how still it keeps; it shrinks into a corner and it never stirs or peeps; That typographical error, too small for human eyes Till the ink is on the paper, then it grows to mountain size. The boss he stares with horror, then he grabs his hair and groans; The copyreadcr drops his head upon his hand and moans. The remainder of the paper may be clean as can be. Rut the typographical error is the only thing you see. —Student Li eider. §djRAFFT 5 Selected Candies and Chocolates MORGAN CANDY COMPANY ASHEVILLE, N. C. NEW-WAY CLEANERS “IVcar Clean Clothes Phone 38 Black Mountain, N. C. 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Black Mountain, North Carolina Patronize Our Advertisers TkeSUN DIAL Published by the students of Montreat C ollege Volume X .“DKC'|MBERj . . 5 Number i A Beauty Spot os the Montreat Collect Cxmpus THE NEW ADMINISTRATION BUILDING The October of 1935 will be long remembered as one of the most eventful months in the history of Montreat College, for in this month the new admin ot ration building was opened. At the present, eleven classrooms, the office's and book store have been completed and are being used. To an old student, this building marks the greatc t material improvement in the his- ton of the college. The building has three distinct features: 'I he first of these is the general appearance of the building. Similar to Assembly Inn in style, made with the same rare materials, it presents a pleasing picture as it stands on the crest of the hill behind the dormitory. Syinctrica! in structure and balanced in it setting it is ideally suited to the Montreat at- mosphere. The second feature is the inside arrangement of the building. Light walls, furniture of a light color, and well balanced light- ing make the classrooms ideal for working. The well-planned placement of windows and semi-indirect lights affords an abund- ance of light that is essential in an ideal classroom. One of the most useful conveniences is the large storing closet built in each room. The rooms are large enough to accommodate from twenty-five to forty students. The third distinctive feature of the new building is the equip- ment. The unique ami most interesting article of furniture is the new glass blackboards. Another asset to the teacher is the large bulletin board in each class room for the use of tem- porary or progressive illustrative material. TV College personnel is indebted to Mrs Anderson for her generosity and to Dr. Anderson for his ceaseless supervision and planning of both building ami equipment. Having given their unfailing energy and enthusiasm to the growth and devel- opment of the College since its founding, this new building stands as a permanent, perfectly expressive monument to the service of these two people. Page Two T H E SUN DIAL Montreat College THE SUN DIAL THE EXECUTIVE STAFF CHAPEL SPEAKERS Editor-in-C hiej ................................ Ruth Collette Faculty Advisor Miss Margaret Wade Literary Editor........................MARGARET BoTTS Social Editor.................................CarLOTTA S.ANDERS Sports Editor ................................FLORENCE WaRDREP Jokt Editor............................ Connie Perry Exchange Editor.................ELEANOR ChBNOWFTH Alumna, Editor......................... ..JANET STEELE Mush l.dif.r Phyllis Stevens Business Manager........................Lou Ada Jayroe Assistant Business Manager..............Adelaide Brown REPERTORIAL STAFF Freshman High.. ........................Dorothy Key Sophomore High Mary Wynn Williams Junior High....................................Carolyn Frame Senior High ........................ .VIRGINIA Ackiss C Marian Bass Junior Collegi................J Elizabeth McClellan Nancy Holler Senior College.........................Elinor Mii.i.er THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER In 1918 when the grim vulture. War, had folded his wings and settled back into some stony cliff for at least a prriod of retirement, each nation looked sorrowfully at her dead. Then, in memory of the men who had given everything for their countries, every nation took from the battlefields one of her soldiers, and without learning his name or estate, buried him with ceremony and called him The Unknown Soldier. He represented the countless numbers who. without rank or honors, had been a part of the unit which was his fatherland’s army; day after day he had followed orders, but he had never given any. Yet his service was as great as a general’s. It we look about us. everywhere we see Generals and Un- known Soldiers. Both are indispensable to the progress of Montreat College. Every leader must have followers, and every follower must have a leader. Each position is equally important and should be treated as such. It we are leaders, of course we have reason to be proud, but this composition is dedicated to the Unknown Soldiers. If we are Unknown Soldiers, and if we are good soldiers, we should be just as proud as if we were Generals. To the girl who quietly prepares her lessons efficiently and regularly, to the girl who supports class and school enterprises but with no vain boasting of her loyalty, to the girl who abides in spirit as well as in letter by all the school laws, written and unwritten, to the girl who is never singled out to be awarded high honors but who is still considered “an ideal Montreat girl”—to that girl ami all her type are due praises loud and reverberating. She is an Unknown Soldier, for the Annual will print no long list of achievements by her name, and no one at Commencement exercises will announce her as an outstanding student.” Still she has the essential quality of a good citizen—the ability to follow. Let us strive to be better followers, to be really good pri- vates Then here’s to the Unknown Soldiers, who make our college, our community, our nation what it is! Students at Montreat College have K en extremely fortunate in the fine selection of chapel speakers supplied for them this year. Several missionaries have been among the guest speakers. Dr. Crenshaw, from China, made a talk on “Evil Spirits.” Dr. Bell, also from China, talked on The Armor of God.” Dr. MacNaughton. former missionary to Turkey, made an inter- esting talk on God’s preparation of the heathen mind for the reception of Christianity. Mr. and Mrs. Adams, of Montreat, have led chapel several times with music and songs. On one occasion Mrs. Adams played a number of her own compositions. Dr. Caldwell has instituted a new custom of presenting val- uable information on current topics. Some of the teachers have also given interesting talks. -----------o FIRST SIX WEEKS HONOR ROLL College Carolyn Allan Elsie Hartfield Leonora Anderson Ruth Lance Marion Bass Edna Leonard Margaret Botts Louise McDavid Isa Clay Catharine Murphy Agnes Dalton Nellie Sarles Opal Daniell Natalie Tombros Ernestine Foulke Ruby Wheeler High School Isbel Ager James Mann Thelma Bardwell Doris Mann Mary Bauman Edward Maxwell Melva Huckaby Louise Maxwell Dorothy Key Phyllis Stevens SECOND SIX WEEKS HONOR ROLL College Carolyn Allan Helen Davenport Marion Bass Ernestine Foulke Margaret Botts Flora Gordon Frances Bowen Elsie Hartfield Ellen Lee Bridewell Estelle Isenhonr Adelaide Brown Ruth Lance Isa Clay Elizabeth McClell; Agnes Dalton Nellie Sarles Opal Daniell Vivian Shaw Ora Nelle Silman High School Isbel Ager Elaine Laurent Thelma Bardwell Edward Maxwell Rosa Bell Ivoviise Maxwell Melva Huckaby Eloise Miller Dorothv Kcv Patsv Smith Phyllis Stevens -------------o------------ It was late when Brown got home. As he entered the front door, his wife called down and said. Jim. what time is it?” To which he replied. “It’s only 11:15. “Jim Brown.” said Madame Brown, “don’t you lie to me! I just looked at my alarm clock and it’s past three o'clock ’’ “All right. said Brown, with dignity, “if you’re the kind of woman that would believe a little 98 cent alarm clock instead of believing your loving husband, that’s all I want to know.” Montrkat College rut: SIN 1)1 A I. Page Three INTRAMURAL SPORTS So it’s Rah. Rah for Montreat, Montreat! This year marks the beginning of a new period in the histon1 of the sports of Montreat College. As new enthusiasm, a living school spirit, and a growing loyalty are being aroused for the Alma Mater through the new system of the Athletic Council and team divisions. Since all the more important women’s colleges have adopted the plan of having only intramural contests rather than inter- scholastic activities, it has been considered wise for Montreat, because of its position and the type of the school, to adopt this plan also. This year the school has been divided into four teams: Choctaw. Mohawk. Hiawasshie and Cherokee. Each team has selected its captain, its colors, its cheerleaders, its songs, and its yells. Each team is to have a basket ball team and other teams, and contests are to be held to see which team (should it he called tribe?) can be the honored champions of Montreat. It’s not uncommon now to see on every side the orange and brown of the Miawassies or the red and black of the C hoctaws, ind it’s rather inspiring to hear the vip—yip—i—u— of the Mohawks and the warwhoops of the Cherokees. So it’s Rah. Rah! For Montrcat. Montreat! Rah! Rah! Rah! ----------o---------- Marlise: “Doesn’t your conscience tell you when you’ve done wrong?” Connie: Yes. but I'm awfulL glad it doesn’t tell Miss Spencer.” ON TO MITCHELL! It’s not raining!” Rrrr—it’s c-o-l-d- Shall I take one blanket or two? Hurry, girls, the trucks are coming.” Mail. Hail, the gang’s all here! They're off! Another Mitchell trip is begun! The Mitchell trip is a big event in nearly every Montreat girl’s life, and it is looked forward to and anticipated more than any other event of the year (except Christmas!). The fact that three trucks started up the mountain, even though one couldn’t make it, is a sure sign that the college has grown, for there aren’t many new students who can resist the appeal of that climb up the famous peak, and last year only two trucks ftacked with girls. Everyone seemed to enjoy the trip and no casualties occurred. Tweedic” Miller waited until she got hack to school to crip pie herself. It’s said she didn't want to deplete Miss Smith’s medicine kit. It is also said that the girls objected to the bril liant color they got from the sun and wind burn, for the teachers thought they were continualh blushing, but Mr. Dor- sey reports that he is very well satisfied with the Mitchell trip, for there was a considerable rise in the cold cream and lotion sales for several days. Rut all seriousness aside (compliments to Jimmie), the trip was a success. Miss Spencer thinks she’!! go again, if the girls promise not to take kodaks! Page Pour THE SUN DIAL Moxtreat College Social Activities RECEPTION FOR NEW STUDENTS On Saturday night. September 7, a reception in honor of the new students of Montreat College was given by the old stu- dents and faculty members. The reception was held in the living-room of the dormitory, which was beautifully decorated with fall flowers. Guests called between seven and eight o’clock and were in- troduced to those in the receiving l'ne by an old student of the college. In the receiving line were Dr. Anderson, the members of the faculty, and the officers of the Young People of the Church and the literary societies. HOLLOWE’EN PARTY On Monday night. October 28. the student body held its annual Hallowe’en costume party at the gymnasium. The gvm was decorated with leaves, jack 0’ lanterns and corn shucks. The center of attraction was the witch's caldron. The night wa perfect to carry out the weirdness of the oc- casion. Rain and the howling wind sent the party scurrying to their destination. An interesting and appropriate program was given bv some of the students. The guests were greeted first by a hair-rairing ghost story Then the witches came to life and performed their fantastic dance. Fortunes were told bv the “Black Widows. A grand march, to show the costumes, concluded the program. The prize for the best costume was awarded by Dr. Dorsey to Miss Spencer, one of the “Black Widows. The party broke up with blood-curdling yells as the guests dashed madly for the door, pursued by witches and demons. ATHLETIC PARTY The Athletic Council sponsored a supper-party at the gym- nasium November 23. The traditional picnic supper was served after which the new athletic system was introduced. “Lib” McClellan led the teams in competitive games. Each team presented its colors, its cheerleaders, and its fa- vorite song. The gym echoed and rang with yells and w.ir- whoops; the Indians of Montreat are certainly coming to life. They say this was the best party of the year. L't’s keep the spirit, girls. MOONLIGHT HIKES Some hearty praise is due Miss Smith end Miss Hovt for the moonlight hike to Look-Out There aren’t many college girls who will lose the memory of that moon “coming over the mountain.” There were some lonesome songs sting that night, and mavbe that moon was wasted, but all was forgotten when Miss Hoyt offered us “some moles.” The moon was grand and the sub-way stories were delightful, but it had to end.— because eleven-thirty’s late in Montreat! JUNIOR COLLEGE CLASS TE Honoring the Junior College Class. Misses Wade and Hoyt entertained with a tea on Monday afternoon, September 30, in the living-room of the dormitory, which was beautifully ar- ranged with fall decorations. The entertainment of the afternoon consisted of progressive conversation, broken at regular intervals bv the following pro: gram: piano solo. Mary Beckett; Song, Florida girls: reading. Miss Hoyt; piano solo. Geraldine Key: vocal solo. Margaret Sanders; violin solo. Harriet Walkup. At the close of the program, refreshments were served. ANNUAL JUNIOR MINSTREL On Saturday night. November 8. the Junior College class presented a minstrel in the chapel. The fun-makers of the evening were Connie Perry, Edith Thompson, Isa Clay, and Mary Alice Lewellcn, with Cornelia Wolf acting as master of Ceremonies and Elizabeth McClellan as band-leader Jokes, centered around teachers and pupils, and negro songs made up a program which proved entertaining to the entire audience. The success of the minstrel was due to the heartv coopera- tion. of the class and the able direction of Miss Hoyt. The proceeds will be used in connection with the Junior - Senior banquet. ----o----- ANNUAL THANKSGIVING BANQUET The Thanksgiving banquet for the students of Montreat College and their guests was held at Assembly Inn. Members of the Senior College class were ho tesses. The tables were attractively decorated in Indian motif with fruit and Indian figures, tomahawks, canoes and wigwams. An interesting Indian program was presented. Guests were made welcome by Chief Peggy Sloop. After the cocktail a playlet, “Little Indians Looking On.” was presented. Those taking part were: Beckv Patton, Cornelia Brown. Sarah Adams, Marian Bass, James Mann. Edward Maxwell, Josephine Hvatt, Ruth Hodek. Susan Cook, Vivian Shaw. Henrietta Lvle. Eliz- abeth Cheek, Dorothy Manning, Helen McCain, and Eleanor Chenoweth. During the evening songs were sung by a chorus under the direction of Miss Lord. “Indian Love Song” was sung bv Nancy Fontaine. A trio composed of Alice Prime. Nell Saries, and Margaret Botts sang “By the Waters of Minne- tonka.’” “From the Land of the Sky Blue Water” was sung by Margaret Sanders Greetings were extended bv Dr. Anderson, and the program closed with all the guests singing “America.” ----o Thanksgiving basket ball games open the season for the Montreat College teams The teams have been chosen from the members of the four divisions of students, and each diviV'on seems to have a very promising team. It may b? the chilly weather that is arousing all this enthusiasm or perhaps it’s an old Indian custom. o----------- THE DESERT Like a sea of heat, the desert sands Stretched onward, miles and miles before me; As if reaching, eager, hungry hands For the coolness of the shimmering sea. Why this never-ending scorching waste? Why this foe of beast and man ? Was it there only to kill and taste The blood of those who dared its span ? The desert sand, heated by the sun. Seemed mockingly to taunt and cry, Those who have attempted have not won. And as did the others, so too, they die.” Just then—was sinking quietly the sun. And purple shadows crept across the earth Like fleeting shadows whose work was done; Left the burning sands and gave birth To an arresting stillness across the desert sand That in the hushed quietness became a friend to man. —Helen Branch. Montreat College THE SUN DIAL Page Five News from the Societies and Clubs THE PHILALETHIA LITERARY SOCIETY The Philalethians have shown a great deal of spirit this year in all that we have done. We are striving to live up to our Greek name, which means “love of truth.” We arc looking forward to a successful year in all ways. It is our aim to present programs of literary value, at the same time showing originality on the part of our members. At our first meeting a play written by one of our members was presented. The society is under the leadership of the following officers: President, lattice Duffev: Vice-President, Ruth Collette; Sec- retary and Treasurer. Elsie Hartfield. Lottice Duffev. President. ----o---- THE TRITONIA LITERARY SOCIETY The Tritonia Literary Society of Montreat College is very happy to have with them this year their new members. They have entered into the spirit of the society very commend3bly and have proved a great asset to the group as a whole. The officers are very pleased with the fine cooperation of the society and feel that it will be a great success. We are now looking forward to the declamation contest to be held between the different societies of the school. The final contestants will meet each other on December 7th. The officers of this year are as follow's: President. Elinor Miller: Vice-President, Blanche Hall; Secretary and Treas- urer, Nellc Jackson. Elinor Miller. President. ■ ■■ o THE DELTA BETA SOCIETY The Delta Beta Society which is composed entirely of high school students, has elected the following officers: President. Janet Steele: Vice-President, Louise Maxwell; Secretary and Treasurer, Mary Bauman. During December the Delta Betas entertained the Triton- ians and Philalethians with a “Major Bowes Amateur Hour.” which was much enjoyed by all present Janet Steele. President. ----o---- STAMP CLUB The officers of the Stamp Club, of which Miss Hoyt is spon- sor. are: President. Janet Steele: Vice-President. Mary Wynne Williams; Secretary and Treasurer. Luelle Staples. This is the second year in the life of the Stamp Club, it having been organized in September, 1934. Janet Steei.e, President. ----o---- CREATION OF THE ATHLETIC COUNCIL The Athlcic Council of Montreat College was elected by a vote of the student body. Elizabeth Might is President, Nancy Fontaine Vice-President. The athletic committee and sponsors are: T eachcrs Tennis—Peggy Porter. Gwelda Huckleby (Wade). Basket Bill—Harriet Brown. Janet Steele (McElroy). Volley Ball—Ruth Pcnland. Priscilla Noyes (Brooks). Baseball—Laura Mae Brown. Isabelle Carter (Brooks) Hiking—O.Quinn. P. Stevens (Smith). Indoor Sports—E. McClellan. J. Hutton (Porter). MUSIC Montreat has always been proud of its choir, because it rep- resents the appreciation of music which the Montreat girl pos sesscs This year’s choir has thirty-eight members and is di- rected by Miss Lord. Its officers are Florence Wald rep. President Nancy Fontaine, Vice-President Nannctte Choate. Librarian Etta Hubbard, Keeper of Robes The girls are studying some choice anthems, three outstand- ing ones which have been sung are Mendelcssohn’s “In Heaven- ly Ixive Abiding.” “The Ix rd Is My Shepherd, by Smart, and on Thanksgiving. Mrs. Crosby Adams’ “Praise the Ix rd. Oh Jerusalem.” This last has been sung by the choir on every Thanksgiving since the college was founded. Another proof that the Montreat girls like music is the Sun- day and Tuesday night singing. Not only have we enjoyed singing, but some good programs have been given on Sundav evenings by the different classes. These programs included vocal and piano solos, readings and talks. Miss Lord suggested and has en-ouraged the singing of school songs, state songs, and old favorites every Tuesday night between supper and quiet hour. With her characteristic kindness and cooperation, which is sincerely appreciated, she has been playing the piano for this singing. The Montreat mucic students have organized a music club under the leadership of Miss Ixml. The officers are: Helen McCain. President Phvllis Stevens. Vice-President Cornelia Brown. Secretary-Treasurer The girls plan to make their club meetings profitable as well as enjoyable. They w’ll learn the stories of the famous musici- ans and their compositions, giving programs of vocal and piano solos for the eniovment and benefit of all the music students. It has long b o� � a custom in Montreat to memorize one hymn a month. This was started and encouraged by Mr. and Mrs. Crosby Adams. The hymns have been selected for the first four months and September—“Fairest Ix rd Jesus October—“Now in the Days of Youth.” November—“Now the Day Is Over. December—“It Came Upon the Midnight Clear ” We might add that this is also to those who have not mem- orized the hymns. We have several times had music progratm in chapel. Mrs. Crosby Adams gave a program of her own compositions, in which she played for us the first of her Opus 1, “Dance of the Marionettes.” ami one of her latest compositions, “Chimes.” She made the program most interesting by comments before each piece. M iss I ord gave a program of four compositions. She played Nevin’s “Narcissus. Licurcncc’s “By the Waters of Minne- tonka. “To a Wild Rose by Macdowell, and “The Eagle,” which is also by Macdowell. On November 7. Mr. Lui King, a violinist, gave us a verv enjoyable program which was a mixture of violin solos, songs, impersonations, and magician’s tricks. He played a suite of descriptive gypsy numbers, the Venetian gondoliers’ song known as “Oh Sole Mio.” and several other musical selections. Then he gave amusing impersonations of amateur singers and their difficulties, lie closed the program with several magicians’ acts, using Miss Wade as the victim of one act. Page Six THE SUN DIAL Montreat College Aluammae Notes Quips from the Classes From Montreat to all parts of the country they go. Just listen: You'll find Annie Lou Dill and Charlotte Browder at Mary- ville College, while Mary Bedingcr and Virginia Yates are con- tinuing their studies at Flora Macdonald College, and Doris Franklin is attending Beaver College in Pennsylvania. Merle Kinningham may be found at the University of Geor- gia. where she is a junior. Gladys Dodd. Anna Hastings, and Sarah Dendy are teach- ing schools near their respective homes. Jennie Dubose, last year’s senior president, is an assistant su- pervisor of the practice school of Montreat College Sarah Knox, the 1934-35 editor-in-chief of The Sun Dial. is also teaching. Florida has gained several of our Montreat girls. Shirley Turner has a position as a bookkeeper at Greenwood. Sarah Scott Lee is at Florida State College for Women: Abigail Bovdston from Lake Worth was married in the fall, and Helen Turner is at home at Marianna. Mrs. Raymond Stauffacher. nee Sarah Sloop, is doing mis- sionary work with her husband in Africa. Ella Wilson McCreight plans to enter Draughon Business College in Columbia. South Carolina, soon. Three of last year’s graduates arc planning to be nurses: Grace Flicdner is in training in a Washington. D. C. hospital: Ruth Branch is at Statesville, North Carolina, and Betsy Mil- ler. who was student body president, is going to enter Johns Hopkins in February. Jane Neel is at Wooster College, and Eleanor Neel is at- tending Oberlin College. Matrimony has caught Ann Owens and Carrie Mae Mit- chell. too. Annette Baker, who is at home in Centenary, South Caro- lina this winter, suffered an attack of acute appendicitis several weeks ago and immediately underwent a very successful ope� -, ation. Kate McChesney is a sophomore at Erskine College this year. And did you know that Miss Brooks. Miss Gardner, and M iss Doggett are all former Montreat students? Anna Holt took advantage of a chance to stay close to her Alma Mater and has accepted a position at Assembly Inn. Ethicen Reimer is a student at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. Sarah Burrows is teaching the second and third grades at Oswego. S. C. On Saturday evening. November 16. the Senior College “trucked” over to Black Mountain to see Anna Karenina. The Senior College class is very happy to have as their class sponsor Miss Watkins. A group of the Senior College class. Margaret Botts. Peggy Sloop, and Adelaide Brown had the pleasure of attending Edith I orand's Orchestral Concert in Asheville recently. The officers of the Senior Class arc as follows: President, Mildred Knox; Vice-President. Elizabeth Might: Secretary. Martha Reid Bedingcr: Treasurer. Ruth Collette. The Senior College class is very delighted over the discovery of the identity of the prophesied “dark man in Miss Watkins' life. “Bill Shakespeare. He is very dark, has yellow wheels and spends most of his time under the shed, waiting for Miss Watkins’ “peck and con.” The Junior College class has elected the following officers: President. Mary Ruth O’Quinn; Vice-President. Peggy Porter: Secretary. Ada Mae Robertson; Treasurer. Lois Cassedv. The Junior College class sponsored a bazaar Monday after- noon. December 2. The purpose was to raise funds for the Junior-Senior banquet. Each Junior took part in the making of the articles which sold. Among the things sold were articles for the room. Christmas gifts, and confections and other de- licious dainties. The Senior High School class has elected as its officers the following: President. Louise Maxwell; Vice-President. Janet Steele: Secretary and Treasurer. Virginia Ackiss. On Saturday night the school separated into classes, and entertainment was provided for each class and its sponsor. The High School Seniors had the privilege of going to Black Moun- tain under the chaperonage of Miss McElroy to see the movie West Point Of The Air. After the picture she “treated the class to ice cream. The following are the officers of the Sophomore High School class: President. Margaret Thompson: Vice-President. Dora Hayes; Secretary. Virginia Douglas: Treasurer. Peggy Dennis. About the middle of October the Sophomore and Freshman classes had a party in the Gym. Games were played and re- freshments served. Peggy Dennis’ radio offered much enjoy- ment. The Freshman High School class elected the following of- ficers: President. Suzanne Cagle; Vice-President, Dorothy Key. An informal get-acquainted party was given September 4 by the Senior College class Games were conducted by Caro- lyn Allan. Mo iri.at College THE SUN DIAL Cage Seven Madam X Observes Space that Connie Perry is doomed to old niaidhood in spite of herself, because Hobby is taking the fatal plunge. From whom will Connie receive heart-stirring letters in the future? that even senior class presidents have their troubles. Mildred Knox just can’t remember where the Congress of Vienna met. that Carolyn Allan must hear jokes in her sleep. At least Madame heard her laughing the other night at eleven-thirty. that Dean Spencer fills the dormitory with flowers every rime she returns from a visit home. She says her father gives them to her. Well, far be it from Madame X to contradict a lady. that some of the Montreal College insomnia ( ?) addicts really be- lieve that Miss Doggctt can smell a light burning at eleven forty-five at night. that another Civil War is pending since one of our Northerners (an innocent junior, by the way) made the statement that Southern- ers “gush.” Take this from one who knows: a certain rebel is sounding the call to arms, so the next time you hear a war- whoop. clear the halls! that if any of you psychology students want to learn what a reaction is. just mention the Christmas holidays ! that Nellie Jackson has the interest of Wofford at heart, or mavbe it’s more that she has a heart-interest at Wofford. that the student body really appreciates the privilege of attending the movies in Black Mountain. that Nelle Wilson surely takes her work seriously, at least so say the girls who have ventured ne r the pantry at mealtime. that sometimes the new furniture in the office is not as comfortable as it looks or as Miss Spencer says it is. that Mildred Hale goes in for uniforms. Have you seen those two pictures in room 35 ? that no one has ever been heard to call Miss Wade conceited.” but if you would like to see someone really become stuck-up. just watch that teacher play with glue! that Marian Hass seemed quite worried the other night, when she was wandering around the halls and saying in a dejected tone. “He promised to call me. and he hasn't «lone it. He promised to call me. and he hasn't done it. He promised to call me. Why doesn’t he? that there were several girls, most of them seniors (who. hv the way. are very fond of hot dogs and sundaes), who didn’t feel ver good after the Bazaar. Guess why? that it is very interesting to note the titles of the personal essays which the juniors are trying to write. Here are some of the suggested subjects: “Castor Oil. Bells, Those Pianos. Toes.” and last, but far from least. Grits”- The other morning at 7:1s Imogene Steppe ran down to the infirmary and woke Mrs. Riley up. Mrs. Riley,” said she, “that advice you gave me is absolutely impossible and it just won't work. You told me to drink hot water thirty minutes before breakfast, and I have only been drinking it for fifteen and I’m so full I can’t drink another drop.” Maybe you haven’t heard of the druggist who was so ex- tremely timid that he wouldn’t keep bunion plasters for fear he would be arrested for harboring foot-pads. Or the man who returned the bottle of medicine, saying that it said on the label “for adults,” and he had never had them in his life. Oi the young lady replied to her doctor’s diagnosis of her case as acute tonsilitis. “Cut out the compliments, doctor, ami tell me what’s the matter with me.” Ginney Ackiss: They said in Sunday School today that evil spirits entered the herd of swine. Is that the way thev got the first deviled ham. Kay?” Oh, Doctor Beall,” said Ruth Collete, “I’m dreadfully af- flicted. The ghosts of my departed relatives come and perch on the top of my bed posts every night. I can wake up every night and see those spooks waiting! waiting! What shall I do? Doctor Beall: “Sharpen the tops of the posts.” Phyllis Stevens: “I bet I could play a piano longer than you can. I played for six hours yesterday.” Lewellyn Cain: “Huh. that’s nothing. I can play the ‘Stars ami Stripes Forever’.” — o Earnesting Folke (telling a story): “The evening wore on.” Pardon me.” said Bud Prime, “but what did the evening wear on that occasion? E. F.: “Well, if you must know. I believe it was the 'close' of a summer day.” Frank: W'll you sail with me on the sea of matrimony? Lottioe Duffev: “Yes. after you’ve made a raft of money.” (Careful. lattice, don’t get off the track!) ■ o— Nell Saries (on train platform): For the Cincinnati train? Porter: “Turn to the left ami you’ll be right.” Nell: “Don’t be impertinent, young man.” Porter: “All right, then, turn to the right ami vouil be left This summer Jennie Hutton went to a political rally and heard a candidate for governor speak. This orator had been talking for about an hour— I want house reform. I want land reform. I want education reform, I want— ” “Chloroform, said Hut’s bored voice. Etta Hubbard: Is you guitar a Hawaiian or a steel one?' Louise Wilson: It's just a plain guitar.” Ellen Lee Bridewell found the name of this book in the library files. How To Cook Husbands. “Is this book interesting? she asked Miss Dickinson. Yes. replied Miss Dickinson, “ami do you know, one of the teachers is reading it!” Page Eight THE SUN DIAL Montreat College Teachers do not assign home work for personal pleasure. It is for the students’ benefit. When we grumble we should remember that we are not by ourselves. It’s extra work for the faculty, too. 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