April 18 With "Fang and Claw" 40 Minutes of To Be Shown THE SLIGONIAN Flood Pictures Official Publication of the Students' Association of Washington Missionary College

VOLUME XXI, NUMBER 14 TAKOMA PARK, WASHINGTON, D. C. APRIL 10, 1936 Washington's Japanese Cherry Blossoms in April! Famous Fifty Is Entertained Prof. T. K. Martin at Annual Spring Reception Sponsors Art Program Program in Columbia Hall after Banquet in Dining Room Announcing . . . Many Interesting Features to Be OUTSIDE TALENT FEATURED The college juniors met Thursday Presented by Students noon, April 9, for organization. Those Garden Scene Portrayed in elected were: president, Herbert Thur- Prof. T. K. Martin, art editor of the Decorations ber; vice-president, Ralph Dinsbier; Review and Herald Publishing Associa- secretary, Nora Machlan; treasurer, tion, and head of the Art Department The annual spring reception was given Douglas Prenier. of Washington Missionary College, will by the Halcyonites to the members of Twenty-two juniors who have joined sponsor an art program Saturday night the Famous Fifty on Wednesday eve- the class are: Bernard Anderson, Jose- in Columbia Hall, at 8 o'clock. This program promises to be excellent enter- ning, April 8. phine Bilheimer, Euphemia Bryne, Jen- The dining room in Central Hall was nings Burton, Ralph Dinsbier, Melvin tainment for not only art lovers but decorated in yellow and green, while lat- Eckenroth, Audrey Gair, Charlotte others also, and is certain to hold the tice work and shrubbery added to the Greiner, Martha Hanson, Ralph Hill, audience spellbound from beginning to Margaret Lawrey, Nora Machlan, end. springtime effect of the decorations. A breathtakingly lovely sight, one that newcomers to Washington are eager to see and can At the entrance of the dining room Frances Maiden, Roger Mae Maiden, never forget! The history of these trees in Potomac Park, and around Rains Point is an inter- Professor Martin promises that this esting one. It was in 1912 that Miss Eliza Scidmore. the well-known authority on Japanese art program will be different from all stood a log cabin through which the Eileen Mulford, Bess Ninaj, Walter Ost, subjects, made the suggestion that Japanese cherry trees he imported to Washington, and Douglas Prenier, Lenora Slate, Myrtle through arrangements with Mrs. Taft. who was then in the White House, the mayor of Tokyo, others in every respect. couples passed enroute to their assigned and Dr. Jokichi Takamine, shipments of these trees were sent from Japan, and the three miles Too numerous to mention are the places. Slate, Herbert Thurber, Celia Walker. of flowering cherries now bordering the Speedway and the Tidal Basin were planted. It may also be interesting to know the Japanese names of the lovely trees. The variety that blooms first, several interesting features of the eve- The young ladies of South Hall were and which is to he found bordering the Tidal Basin. is called "Yoshino." Several days later, the "Shirayuki." planted mostly along the east drive, springs into a cloud of white blossoms: ning consisting of alive and striking ac- accompanied from their residence by and later, two other varieties. the "Ariake" and the "Mikurumugaeshi." The deep pin), tion pictures, chalk talks, quick sketches, their respective escorts. blossoms which are found along the drive around Rains Point bear the names "Kwanzan" Visiting Seniors To Be and "Ichiyo." drawing to music, and many unique nov- Dorothy Evans, president of the Hal- elty features. cyon Club, gave the welcome address, Honored by College The proceeds of the art program will which was followed by the response by +4•44+•:••::•+C.4.4•+•:•+-:••:••:••:••:••:••:••:-:-:••:* go toward the Building Fund, and each Edward Davis, president of the Famous Halcyon and Famous Fifty Clubs Field Day Increases band will receive the results of the tick- Fifty. EASTERTIDE ets that the band sells. President H. A. Morrison, a guest at Entertain Guests Building Fund The audience is requested to come the banquet, addressed those present. Easter is the real gateway to spring. early, as a record attendance is antici- Following President Morrison's speech, On the afternoon of Easter Sunday The early flowers, the yellow jonquils, pated. the dinner was served, which consisted the campus will be filled to overflowing the modest pansies, and the dainty blue Total Turned in to Date Is of: with seniors who will visit the Col- violets confirm the rebirth of nature. $1,356 lege for three days. These honored The season is celebrated in commem- FRUIT JUICE COCKTAIL DR. JACKSON LECTURES POTATO CROQUETTES guests will come from Shenandoah Val- oration of the resurrection of the Sav- The 1936 Building Fund project of CREAMED PEAS IN PATTY SHELLS ley Academy, Mt. Vernon Academy, iour, and it is quite fitting that some the Students' Association took several TO CHAPEL AUDIENCE PARSLEYED CARROTS Southern Junior College, Plainfield celebration should be held. strides forward during the past two Academy, and Lake Ariel Academy. Special Easter sunrise services are weeks when the proceeds from the mo- SPRING SALAD HEALTH HINTS PRESENTED CELERY OLIVES IL is expected that 150 students will held at various plkces throughout the tion picture "Man of Aran" netted M60 ROLLS BUTTER come from these institutions. Sunday city, including the special memorial for both Saturday and Sunday nights. Dr. Jackson, physician from Toronto, FRESH STRAWBERRIES AND ICE CREAM evening, April 12, the seniors will be services at the Amphitheatre at Arling- After each program Roby Peck dis- entertained by the Halcyon Club and Canada, who has just spent a week at In response to the toast given by Vada ton and Walter Reed Sunken Gardens. played a large assortment of Japanese Famous Fifty, and on Monday morn- the Martha Berry School in the South, Gentry, Merle Mills told of the merits articles, which she sold to aid her band. ing there will be a special chapel serv- ••:••.:••:•••:•-:••:••X••:-.:•+•:••:••:••:••:••••:••:••:••:•+ addressed the student body during the of the young ladies assembled. Last Thursday was devoted to solici- ice in the honor of the visitors. The chapel on Monday morning, April 6. The program which followed took place tation of the business houses that do chapel will be attractively decorated in MISSIONARIES ADDRESS Using the "Philosophy of Perfect in Columbia Hall where all gathered business with the College. Many stu- the various class colors of the groups, AUDIENCE HERE dents worked on the campus or in the Health" as the basis of his talk, the after the banquet. and the College Symphony Orchestra speaker stressed the importance of the Fenton Froom, accompanied by John neighborhood and turned in the cash will give the music of the hour. they received for their work. The net five great chains of body activity: skin, Robert, sang, "A Dream," "Kashmere Speeches, music, singing and picture NYASALAND NEEDS TOLD muscles, food, sleep, and uplifted mind. Song," and "Indian Love Call." Each proceeds from this field day have not taking will constitute the morning pro- The audience was admonished to obey of these numbers was thoroughly en- Missionaries from Nyasaland, South yet been fully tabulated, but is expected gram. the laws of nature, maintain a simple joyed. Africa, were the speakers at the after- to reach the $500 mark. The total After chapel on Monday, the seniors diet, and engage in exercise. Several interesting readings were given noon services held in Columbia Hall, turned in to the business office includ- will be shown the points of interest on the by Mrs. H. T. Morse, the favorite being April 4. They were Elder and Mrs. R. ing faculty pledges and money col- This philosophy of perfect health campus and also the Sanitarium. Stu- M. Mote and an African, Pastor Isaac. lected by President Morrison runs well through obedience to the laws of nature "Home," by Edgar Guest. dent guides will conduct sightseeing Those who heard Prof. W. F. Shadel Elder Mote spoke first, telling of the over $1,000. The following list is for has enabled Dr. Jackson to maintain a tours through Washington proper. play on the vibraharp will long remember work in Nyasaland and the rapid prog- the student bands, and may not be healthy body for the 79 years of his Monday night the college seniors will complete. If there are any correc- life. the medley of numbers which he ren- give a formal banquet to the visitors, ress in the past three years. Elder Mote and Pastor Isaac, who has tions, the band leaders are requested For 10 months of the year Dr. Jack- dered. and Tuesday morning they will leave mastered seven languages, held a dia- to see Merle Mills, secretary of the son lectures in various parts of the for their respective schools. The Col- Students' Association. United States, spending the remainder FESTIVAL OF MUSIC AT lege Band will be on the campus in logue in which Elder Mote spoke Eng- lish and Pastor Isaac translated into his of the time in Canada. His personal front of South Hall for a royal send-off. BAND BAND FOUNDRY M. E. CHURCH native tongue. The subject of the dia- NUMBER AMOUNT NUMBER AMOUNT appearance reveals a strong, vigorous logue was the work in Nyasaland. 1. $39.10 13. $45.00 body, and keen, intellectual mind. Glee Clubs Sing with Orchestra SLIGO CHURCH ADDRESSED After the dialogue Pastor Isaac spoke 2. 38.00 14. 45.75 Dr. Jackson challenged the young men in English, telling various experiences of 3. 109.00 15. 77.35 to outdo him in any form of activity, The College Music Department has BY ELDER J. H. WIERTS the Christian natives in the tribes of his 4. 10.00 16. 89.15 even stating that he could run five miles made another stride forward. Last Sun- native country. In one experience he told 5. 47.45 17. 74.60 in 47 minutes. day evening the Palm Sunday Music DEBATED QUESTION SOLVED of a native who had been captured by 6. 36.60 18. 30.00 Festival at the Foundry M. E. Church one of the tribes and was going to be 7. 48.60 19. 19.25 was given by the Treble Clef and the Elder J. H. Wierts, who is spending put to death in a few hours. The native 8. 15.75 20. 37.50 College Orchestra Men's Glee Club with the College Or- several weeks with his son and daugh- prayed very earnestly while his tor- 9. 46.00 21. 90.15 chestra as an accompanying medium. ter, addressed members of the Sligo mentors stood around. Suddenly, a 10. 59.00 22. 53.00 Gives Concert The combined clubs, under the direction Church and a number of the teachers whirlwind came across the plain and 11. 45.45 23. 26.91 of Prof. W. F. Shadel, were assisted in and students on Tuesday evening, April through the village. After the whirlwind 12. 48.20 24. 47.85 The annual Spring Concert of the two numbers by the Foundry Choir of 7, in the Academy chapel. had passed, the persecutors of the native Total $1,356.00 some 30 voices. The Prelude was The important subject, "When Was went to get him to kill him, but he was College Orchestra, under the leadership played by the orchestra, and it con- Christ Crucified?" was discussed by the nowhere to be found. The whirlwind of Prof. W. F. Shadel, was given in sisted of "Reve Angelique" by Ruben- speaker from Biblical, historical, and had taken him away, and they never saw CALENDAR Columbia Hall, Saturday evening, April 4. A large and appreciative audience stein and "Adagio Pathetique" by astronomical angles, in harmony with him again. Friday, April 10 9:15 A. M.-Elder Finster. Missionary was in attendance. The first half of Godard. The Treble Clef sang two the Spirit of prophecy. At the close of his talk he pleaded 7:45 P. M.-Devotional Service selections, then the entire group united The question as to the exact date of that America continue to help this needy Speaker: Pres. H. A. Morrison the program was primarily the "Nut:- in singing "In a Monastery Garden" the crucifixion of Christ has long been field and his loved ones in Nyasaland. Sabbath, April 11 cracker Suite" of the Russian composer', 9:30 A. M.-Sabbath School Tschaikowsky. Godard's "Adagio Pa- with Justin Lawrie as tenor soloist. a debated subject, some even claiming Mrs. Mote has charge of the girls' 11:00 A. M.-Church Service Miss Dorothy Goodrich gave the of- that Christ was crucified on Wednesday, school and dispensary at the mission. Speaker: Elder Detwiler thetique" was also played on the first 8:00 P. M.-Art Program half of the program. fertory music, and following this num- March 27, 31 A. D. She told of the subjects they are teach- Monday, April 13 ber the chorus and orchestra gave a Elder Wierts has long made a careful ing the girls to prepare them for home- 9:15 A. M.-Program for visiting The second half was very descriptivd. Seniors lovely rendition of Mozart's "Gloria study of this question, and proved con- making. Since most of the girls marry "The Clock and the Dresden Figures,'' Wednesday, April 15 in Excelsis." The sermon was deliv- clusively to his audience that Christ at about the ages of 11 to 15, this edu- 9:15 A. M.-Dr. Teesdale "In a Bird Store," and the xylophone ered by Dr. Frederick B. Harris, min- was crucified on Nisan 14, which is cation is needed to a great extent. Friday, April 17 duet, "The Two Imps," were the out- 9:15 A. M.-Special Musical Program standing numbers. An encore, very de- ister. The great selection from the equivalent to Friday, April 27, 31 A. D. Another great help to the women 7:45 P. M.-M. V. Meeting which has been started is the mother's scriptive, was given, called "The Mos- "Creation" by Haydn, "The Heavens From the astronomical viewpoint the Sabbath, April 18 Are Telling," was the final number of speaker explained the accuracy of the training school conducted for the older 9:30 A. M -Sabbath School quito." Following the program the or- 11:00 A. M.-Church Service the evening, and in its entirety the 19-year cycle which is another positive women for a few weeks. The enroll- 8:00 P. M.-Motion Pictures: "Fang chestra remained to have its picture ment of the first class was 90, when they and Claw" and Flood Pic- taken for the "Book of Golden Me - festival of music was beautiful. Henry proof that the correct date of the cruci- tures. S. Gregor was at the organ. fixion is April 27, 31 A. D. had expected 40 at the most. ories." f

PAGE TWO THE SLIgONIAN April 10, 1936 ri-k(6.6-4,(6„t6,Q=„4-=Q:>a, -: Our Changing World :- co.) EDITORIALS c.47 Annals of Leo F. Thiel Antiquitu After all, we wonder whether anyone reads this column. Or maybe, it is be- SYMPHONY cause our reading public is too considerate. Anyway, last time a rather glaring error occurred in what we said, or perhaps those more critical would say, in the Each one of us has a symphony of life; a design for living and a code of It's not at all pleasant to have your way we said it. But no one called our attention to it. We say today it is because rules to govern our actions. It is apparent that someone is constantly trying slumbers disturbed at 4:30 in the morn- our public is too considerate. Or is it because we have no reading public? to bring certain things into our characters and introduce certain new ideals ing. But the men of North Hall don't The big news of the past fortnight occurred at 8:4772 p.m., Friday. Richard into our ways of thinking. Some of these attitudes of life are much to be mind it at all, for they are all working Bruno Hauptmann, a German carpenter, a machine gunner in the kaiser's army, desired and are proffered with the kindest intentions, but still others are together on a program that gets several one time convicted of a minor crime in Germany, a carpenter residing in the prone to dull the sharpness of Christian integrity. Those with whom we of them up in the wee hours, and puts Bronx, was electrocuted for the murder of Charles Lindbergh, Jr. No crime in come into close association while we are in college will definitely become a them to wielding the tools of industry recent days had attracted more attention than the kidnapping and murder of the part of us whether that mental union be for good or for bad. It is for the in their new parlor. Lindbergh baby. The execution of this man under ordinary circumstances would student alone to choose those things out of the modern college education that Two partitions have been removed, end the case, but every indication is that there is much doubt in the minds of will be valuable to him in time to come. and the plaster, after being precipitated many whether the problem of the kidnapping and murder of the baby actually There is no such thing in this day and age as a person living to himself. into the middle of the floor, is resigned has been solved. Hauptmann, you will remember, was tried nearly a year ago. It simply cannot be done. The listless stealing of one student's time by to the dump heap.—March 15, 1927. His trial was most unusual. It resembled, some people said, a pageant, others another, idle talk, wasting time, undermining religious ideals, following the * * * said a circus. Nearly everyone agreed that it was not conducted as a trial for a crowd,—these are but a few of the degenerative elements that will enter one's man's life should be conducted. He was convicted of murder in the first degree student life if he be caught off guard. We must live our life, not inde- The Famous Fifty held their parlor and was sentenced to electrocution. Hauptmann appealed successively to each pendently of other ideals and standards, but we must ever be alert for those benefit auction sale, Saturday night, higher court, and finally to the Supreme Court of the United States, but lost things that tend to mar the luster of a finished education, driving them from March 12, 1927, in Columbia Hall gym- each appeal. He was sentenced to be executed some six weeks ago. Then the our character in order to retain an unconquerable soul and Christian per- nasium. All kinds of things from pow- governor of New Jersey himself entered the case. He called it the worst in- fection. This is a symphony of life. der puffs to Indian clubs went under stance of police bungling in history. He insisted that Hauptmann had not re- J. T. H. the hammer. The :net profit of the ceived a fair trial. He demanded that the head of the New Jersey State Police auction amounted to $40. reopen the case for investigation. The case was reopened, seemingly reluctantly, WHAT DO YOU WANT? President Parrish .of the North Hall but no new developments came. A reprieve of 30 days expired. Hauptmann was fraternity was well pleased with the suc- resentenced. Then just a few moments before the time of execution a grand "Well, you get out of college just about what you want to; isn't that cessful procedure of the evening. Gym- jury foreman telephoned the warden asking that time be given the grand jury for right?" an old man asked a Washington Missionary College girl the other nastic stunts performed early in the pro- further investigation of another clue. This was given. The clue did not develop day. gram attracted a moneyed audience, for and has not yet, so Hauptmann went to his death protesting that an innocent man "Just about what you want to," is right. Every student is going to get Willett and Head, auctioneers, sold to was being electrocuted. Nearly all the evidence against Hauptmann was cir- something out of this year's work and play. Almost any kind of experience the highest bidder neckties, tennis rack- cumstantial, but there was an appalling array of circumstantial evidence. Haupt- can be had here. But it is not a game of chance; there is no lottery to it. ets, Chinese toys, and canned fruit at mann had in his possession close to $15,000 of the Lindbergh ransom money. If one puts in the right kind of material, if he works faithfully and plays paying sums. Approximately $30,000 of the ransom money has never been found. fairly, he need not be disappointed with the results. And neither need his When the photograph of the most * * * friends. popular young man of the campus was Mussolini's soldiers continue to advance in Ethiopia. The League of Nations College life fosters right living, waters latent powers, cultivates personal cried by auctioneer Head, excitement traits that count in life, and prepares for a rich harvest in the near future. will give consideration to the question again this month. Prospects are good for and rapid bidding ran high among the a negotiated peace at an early date. It has been shown that native soldiers are no College finds and calls out the true man or the true woman. So let us during personnel of the fairer club. President the few remaining weeks of school put the best we can into our work and match for soldiers armed with airplanes and machine guns. The flintlock is no Brooke induced the crier to "let go" at match for the Gatling gun. play. Let us help the other fellow, too, for "none of us liveth to himself." the enormous price of 35 copper coins. * * * Ecstatic were the shrieks of responding Hitler is still in the Rhineland. Germany had an election last Sunday. The delight when the countenance of Law- Germans were asked to vote that they approved of Hitler's policies. The Ger- rence Stone grinned from under the flap LITTLE THINGS IN LIFE man ballot is unique in this respect, that it provides place for "Ja" but not for of the envelope.—April 1, 1927. "Nein." Something over 40,000,000 votes were cast, and about 98.47 per cent In the basement of the United States treasury building in the city of * * * were "Ja." Washington, there is a large scale that was formerly used by our government, DINKEY GIVES PLACE * * * because of its accuracy, in weighing gold. If two cards, each the same size TO SPEEDY BUSES and weight, are balanced on the scale, and then one card is taken out and England, Germany, and France with the other Locarno powers are making a one's name written on it, and it is again ?Lit on the scale, the graphite used in desperate effort to iron out their difficulties. They are still negotiating, and in writing the name throws the mechanism out of balance, so delicate is the LARGE MOTOR CA1 MAKE TRIPS TO this instance the more delay the better; it augurs for peace. scale. COLLEGE AND SANITARIUM In everyday life a single smile, a cheery word of greeting, a look of sym- pathy, a helping hand—all are needed; and the bestowal or withholding of "Here comes a bus." these may cause the balance in someone's life to go up or down, or balance "Sure enough, it is; and it has that Washington's famous cherry trees uncertainly. Takoma' written on it." "S L ANT S" to date have produced no jam. Only You have heard the little poem about a smile being worth a million dollars "Let's jump in and take a ride out to traffic jams, if one wants to pun. and doesn't cost a cent, haven't you? Then smile. At a look of sympathy the College."—Oct. '5, 1927. The city newspapers decided this year For those who are statistically minded, you have seen troubled souls unburden their cares. Be sympathetic. At a (The "Dinkey" was a small trolley to let all those wags who telephone the the College Press prints 1,500,000 copies cheerful word you have seen gloom and discouragement banished. Be which used to be the sole means of pub- aquarium on April 1, and ask for Mr. of their 17 publications each month. cheerful. In lending a helping hand, you have made at least two per- lic transportation from Takoma Park, Fish, struggle along without any pub- The area of this paper would cover the sons happy—the one helped, and yourself. Be helpful. Cultivate good D. C., to the College.) licity. As for THE SLIGONIAN, we re- state of Maryland several pages deep. habits. "Happiness is a habit—cultivate it." * * * port that no serious outbreaks were The bakery bakes 4,000 loaves of bread made except for the annoyance it caused a week, or 208,000 loaves a year. And Do these things pay? Try and see for yourself. Your own soul will be Ben Miller, the chief engineer of this some who were called from the third the pecan buns run around 10,800 each cheered, and a widening circle of humanity will go cheerily on its way, College, thinks Mr. Shephard must be floor to answer the telephone. week. The tailor shop presses 3,000 helped; and each in turn will draw into the ever-widening circle someone very well known in the telephone circles, whom he has helped. Loud applause rang through the chapel suits and dresses a year. The grocery because he heard a man take down a store sold about 85,000 oranges since the phone receiver and ,lay. "Shepherd" and the other day when the "No School" clause was added to the Building Fund first of the year. Bill was on the other end of the line in In the space of five minutes your MASTER OR SLAVE? nine minutes.—Nov. 3, 1927. field day announcement. The green campus is in fine shape to humble reporter discovered that David "A man must be master of himself before he can lay any claim to inde- * * * display to the academy seniors when W. Adams (No. 6847201 in the Army) won a 100-yard free-style in swimming; pendence. President H. H. Hamilton denounced they arrive here on Monday. Leaves "Independence is freedom of thought and action. The man who is the results of the modern motion picture are being removed from the hedges and starred in four major sports; made high- master of himself keeps this independence because he is always endeavoring show as immoral, dangerous, and de- carried away by the campus force under est grade in the army intelligence squad. to do the things that are right. He may make mistakes, but if he does they structive of the proper student attitude. the leadership of Harold Lawhead. Dave was also personal guard of honor are mistakes of mind, not morals. The president emphatically warned stu- A cow belonging to a near-by farmer for President Roosevelt on his recent "The man of moral strength is never arrogant. An independent thinker dents of this College in the course of his will have to be content for the rest of trip to Hawaii. Ask him to describe the China Clipper as himself, he recognizes the right of others to independent thinking. His views recent chapel address against the con- her days with no tongue to speak of. it flew overhead twice of things and people are broad. He does not rant. He does not scold. He is taminating influences of Satanic agen- The farmer was in his barn working. while he was on the high seas. the highest type of independent citizen." cies of the underworld. and his dog was there also, nosing around —A. W. V. President Hamilton spoke illuminat- for mice and anything else. The cow ingly of the (wonders) of motion pic- was in a shed adjoining and much inter- ture production and the vast possibili- ested in some corn shucks which she ALUMNI THE SLIGONIAN ties in the industry for educational ad- could see through the wide cracks in the vancement. He said the time may come wall. Putting her tongue through the Published biweekly during the school Year by THE STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION when educational films will be used to crack in an effort to reach the corn, the Margaret Stone, who until this last of Washington Missionary College, Takoma Park, Washington. D. C. advantage by the institutions of the dog, with one spring, seized it, and fell winter had been a student here for sev- Entered as second-class matter December 20, 1916, at the post office at Washington, Seventh-day Adventist denomination, back with two tongues in his mouth. eral years, is a member of the faculty D. C., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Acceptance for mailing at special rate of postage provided for in Section 1103. Act of Congress of October 3. 1917, but the administrator registered his per- The dog was surprised, but his surprise of Lake Ariel Academy and has as- authorized on July 1. 1918. sonal opinions to the effect that that was nothing compared to that of the sumed various responsibilities in the in- TERMS: 5 cents the copy $1.00 per year time will never come.—Dec. 1, 1927. cow. stitution. She has entire charge of the Editor for this issue, John T. Hamilton * * * Even inside the sedate Supreme Court English Department, and is registrar as room the human touch is sometimes well as secretary of the faculty. EDITORIAL STAFF Dr. Wilkinson in "Prophets": Editor-in-chief Ruth E. Wierts evident. Four of the justices, two on Word reaches THE SLIGONIAN that "What caused the downfall of Solo- Associate Editor . Charles W. McClure Literary Editor Roberta Klooster each side of the long bench, often get to she is enjoying her work more every Lois H. Senseman Religious Editor Melvin Eckenroth mon?" Associate Editor . whispering like schoolboys. At lunch day, and she is realizing a large measure Associate Editor . Warren F. Adams Make-up Edited' LeRoy Edwards A chorus of male voices answered tri- they eat a sandwich or a plate which is Associate Editor ...... John T. Hamilton Academy Editor ...... Carol Paulson of success for her labor in the school. News Editor . Kathryn G. Case Alumni Editor . Jessie Tupper umphantly "Women!" prepared at home and brought to them, Frequently the students of the academy Faculty Adviser Leo F. Thiel "That is exactly the answer given for in spite of the well-equipped cafeteria go out on campaign tours, and it is in BUSINESS STAFF the last three years," observed Dr. Wil- at their disposal. these that Miss Stone is particularly Business Manager Walter Oat Circulation Manager .. Vesta Webster kinson.—Oct. 15, 1926. A lady whose hobby is collecting jams active, as she is called upon to make Advertising Manager R. W. Belden made from the world's multitudinous booster talks and contact prospective CONTRIBUTORS fruits and berries, recently wrote to the students. When she happens to meet Vesta Adams Mary Hyatt Adrian Boyer The faculty and associated students Audrey Gait. Charles Hansel Allen Vandeman extend deepest sympathy to Warren Washington Board of Trade, asking for someone who is above the academic Roberta Klooster Adams in the recent loss of his father. a quart of "Japanese cherry jam." The age, she loses no time in pointing them civic agency was obliged to inform her to Washington Missionary College.

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TAKOMA ACADEMY ECHOES Student Evangelist Elder W. P. Elliott Is STAFF COLLEGE Sabbath Speaker Editor — Carol Paulson Associate Editors Senior Frances Stone Sophomore Vernon Kirstein Manager of Review & Herald Freshman Junior . James Meade Leo Ewaschuk RUMOR Warns Christians of Com- ALGEBRA CLASS HAS The following officers were elected by ing Conflict MARSHMALLOW ROAST the Academy for the Students' Associa- J. T. H. A stirring message was presented Sab- As a result of a contest sponsored in tion: We are to have honored guests in a bath, April 4, by Elder W. P. Elliott, Mr. Louis Machlan's Algebra class, the President Fenton Froom few days. Many students will receive general manager of the Review and Her- winning side was entertained at the Boy Vice-President Robert Taft old friends, and many will make new ald Publishing Association, to the Sligo Scout log cabin Wednesday afternoon Secretary Elizabeth Elliott ones. At any rate, there is a friendship congregation. at 4:30. Assistant Secretary Betty Hedquist that will permeate the College as never Elder Elliott's text was found in Games were played, and at seven Treasurer Agnes Mead before as we become the host to visiting 2 Peter 3:10-12, which states that the o'clock appetites had been whetted suffi- Religious Secretary James Mead seniors who see in us the vision of a day of the Lord will come as a thief in ciently to do justice to a delicious lunch. Parliamentarian James Casey broader education. They come to our the night. But the church of God has Just before returning home sides were Sergeant-at-Arms Robert Franklin school with the anticipation of seeing a not been left in darkness and prophecies chosen for another contest. Virginia Social Committee — Doris Gray, Glen great industrial and educational plant in are rapidly being fulfilled. Peace con- Nichol and Bryce Blue were chosen Bean, Lorne Jones full motion and carrying away with them ferences have been endeavoring to se- leaders. some small measure of the joy we feel in cure peace for the nations of the world. —Leo Ewaschuck HOLLAND attending Washington Missionary Col- Their efforts have been in vain, and al- lege. Literally they have the keys to ready nations are at war, and no one By ROLLAND ROGERS "HIT AND MISS" the institution while they are campus knows how soon the whole world will Mrs. Dietel—"What is a la mode?" Holland! guests and we are expected to be be engaged in battle. Capital and labor Glen Bean—"Ice cream and pie." Mere mention of the name brings friendly, congenial, promotive of the were seemingly at peace, and large busi- * * * visions of canals, dikes, tulips, wind- school. They are bound to see em- ness concerns supplied their men with Mrs. Trefz—"Raymond, are you mills, quaint little fishing boats moored bodied in us the benefits or detriment every necessity and even luxuries. But asleep?" at small docks thronged with fisher folk of a college education, and it rests with as a fulfilment of last-day prophecies, and their friends wearing wooden shoes MELVIN ECKENROTH Raymond Towne—"No, I just have us whether we will make their stay One of the Theological students of W. M. C. capital and labor are in strife again. my eyes closed!" and dressed in the old-fashioned Dutch profitable.' Help them to enjoy their The speaker showed by illustration * * * dress. visit and instil in them the spirit of Student Evangelist Melvin Eckenroth, why the Lord delays His coming. He Jokai Mor, the noted Hungarian That is the Holland found in books W. M. C. with a corps of associated workers, has is waiting for all to hear the word of writer, wrote 30,000 words daily for 66 and pictures and the imagination of * * * seen a mighty movement of God in be- warning and be ready to meet Him when years. He was editor of four newspa- those who have never visited the Written in a dainty, feminine hand, half of His faithful people at Frederick, He comes. The true church has wisdom pers at the same time—all of different Netherlands. the long-awaited missives from South Md. Twenty-two persons have been which the world does not have. In con- types and appealing to different classes The Holland of reality, the Holland Hall arrived one evening and were baptized, two others being taken into the clusion the important question was of people. He wrote a total of 465 that the American tourist visits, is a greeted with shouts of jubilant acclama- church on profession of faith. Three or asked, "What manner of men ought ye books, which were practically all "best throbbing commercial country popu- tion by the residents of North Hall, for four others will be baptized in a few to be?" sellers." lated largely by proprietors and planta- had they not inquisitively probed every weeks. * * * tion owners who live by colonial and suspicious source of information to dis- Harold Bricker had charge of the An editor of a prison publication re- world trade. cover the date of the reception? And music throughout the entire series of Flag To Be Purchased cently remorsed in his editorial column: This country snatched from the sea arrive they did in little personal enve- meetings. Margaret Lawry was the pi- "It is the duty of a judge to consider is the most modern of all the European lopes, with an invitation to each one to anist. Those associating with Bible For Campus by S. A. countries I visited. Amsterdam is filled not only what he has to do, but also attend the reception to be given by the studies were: Bernard Anderson, Ed- what is his duty." with tall modern office buildings. Its girls April 8. ward Minesinger, Nevins Harlan, Grace The Students' Association held a Empire State building is only 14 stories * * * What a hustle, what a bustle there has Phillips, and Mary Hyatt. meeting Monday, March 30, in chapel. Nobody is perfect—not even you. high, but for Europe that is a real sky- been since that eventful night in prepa- Melvin Eckenroth carried on during The discussion concerning the constitu- * * * scraper, the average building being only ration for this oncoming event. the series of meetings a regular radio tion was again brought forth, and the three or four stories high. When a man asks for criticism he is The acceptance by the Famous Fifty program over station WFMD. He has new constitution was accepted by a ma- The old Dutch dress is found only on usually seeking praise. was conveyed by Lloyd Moore, who, received some very interesting letters, jority vote. the Isle of Markem and at Veendam. garbed in an evening suit, arrived at and many have become impressed. The The flag committee also gave a report, It remains in these places only because JUNIOR CLASS ORGANIZES 6:30 in the morning and at the worship meetings and broadcasts have been in and it was decided that a flag should be Thomas Cooke and Son hire the people Look! Where did all those lollipops period presented Miss Halcyonite with progress every Sunday night since No- purchased for the flagpole on the to continue the old customs and cos- come from? Why, the juniors just had a large envelope. As the first page was vember 17. campus. tumes for the benefit of tourists. But class meeting, and their class adviser, read a look of sadness ,passed over many modern civilization has - corrupted this Mr. Louis Machlan, treated them. Don't a girl's face, for the men of North Hall last remaining island of the old order. you wish you were a junior? were rejecting the invitation. A turn The Dutch girls who seek to sell the WHOLESALE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES As a result of the votes cast, Fenton of the page, and APRIL FOOL stood tourist traffic speak English and use the Froom was elected president; Ennis out in bold letters. Then followed a well-known high pressure salesmanship White, vice-president; Agnes Mead, gracious acceptance by the members of tactics of the Liggett Drug Store clerk. secretary; and Betty Hedquist, treas- the Famous Fifty. A. CANNON COMPANY, INC. Prices are quoted in both florins and T. urer. —Agnes Meade. dollars. What a shattering blow to fond 1272 5th STREET NORTHEAST dreams of romance and quaintness! CHAS. G. STOTT CO., Inc. "AIMS AND ASPIRATIONS" Washington, D. C. END James Casey—"I want to be a poli- PAPER & STATIONERY 1310 New York Avenue tician; however, my present aspiration Atlantic 3201 is to be a successful musician." 1513 K St. Branches 822 17th St. Raymond Casey—"My aim is to be PARK CHURCH CHOIR an orchestra leader, and someday I want to be head of a music depart- PRESENTS CANTATA ment." HARVEY DAIRY, INC. Glen Bean—"My ambition is to be Accompaniment by Orchestra a good doctor." Note: We think he Grade A would be a good comedian. Curtis Beard—Undecided. The cantata, "Olivet to Calvary" was PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM Hazel Anderson—"My aim is to re- presented by the members of the Ta- turn to China and render service as a koma Park Church choir, in Columbia DAILY DELIVERY SUBURBAN nurse." Hall, on Friday evening, April 3. The cantata took the place of the regular Prince Georges and Montgomery Counties PERSONALITIES young people's meeting. By FENTON FROOM The choir, with orchestral accompa- niment, included 75 voices, with Charles Telephone Hyattsville 335 If you had been a visitor in English and Robert Eldridge as baritone and IV class the other day and had heard tenor soloists respectively. the interesting three- or four-minute FINEST QUALITY LINE, The sacred cantata, "Olivet to Cal- talks on such subjects as radio pro- HALFTONE AND COLOR vary" traces the period in Christ's life BY DEGREES, YOU WILL COME TO grams, typewriters, household dirt, and from the hours spent on the Mount of flowers you would agree with me that lta4ingo TIMKEN SILENT AUTOMATIC OIL HEAT Olives until His crucifixion on Calvary. we have a very pleasant time in our 708-1318 — STREET. It is a vivid portrayal of His sufferings and fourth-period American Literature class. during this crisis. Who makes this such an enjoyable * * DOME FUEL OILS class to attend each day? It is really very unnecessary for me to tell you the Established 185-1 SEDAN AMBULANCE DOME OIL COMPANY, INC. name of our teacher, for you are all WARNER E. PUMPHREY GEorgia 2270 4th and Cedar Sts., N. W. acquainted with Mrs. Trefz, I am sure. Director of Funerals You must agree with me that she is a Takoma Park, D. C. very lovely person to know in the class- ROCKVILLE SILVER SPRING room as well as out. Phone Rockville 8:t Phone Shepherd 3434 Mrs. Trefz has been connected with the College for four or five years. Dur- ing that time she has taught hundreds JOHN MEIKLEJOHN, INC. of students who desired to know more about our mother tongue, the good uses SOUTHERN ENGRAVING COAL COKE of the English language, and also the WOOD FUELS FUEL OIL works of past great writers. She has made many friends in this short time, C OMPANY 35 Years of Continuous Service to Satisfied Customers and I am sure she will continue to make many more. HALFTONES—LINE ENGRAVINGS—COLOR WORK Sales — SILENT AUBURN OIL BURNER — Service I have certainly enjoyed my work in 1702-04 F STREET WASHINGTON, D. C. OFFICE AND YARD her class this winter, and I know I will 212 Van Buren St., N.W. miss the pleasant association we have District 2063 had. PAGE FOUR THE SLIGONIAN April 10, 1936

Scene of Southern Picnic CONDUCTOR ANNOUNCES SLIGONIAN RIPPLES SOLOISTS FOR ELIJAH

With the coming of spring more visi- Mr. and Mrs. John Wilhelm from CHORUS OF 200 VOICES tors are seen on the campus. Orlando, Fla., are now living in Central * * * Hall. Mrs. Wilhelm was formerly Helen Fogelgren, a graduate of the Kathryn Stephenson. An augmented "Elijah" chorus this Normal Music course in '34, is, with * * * week begins a strenuous program of re- her mother, visiting her sister, Luceil. The parents of Ruth and Paul Wierts hearsals in preparation for the pres- * * * have just returned from a trip to Flor- entation of this great work of Mendels- Emma Lou Butler was visited by her ida, and are visiting here on their way sohn, on April 25. It is expected that parents and brother this past week-end. home. there will be close to 200 voices to * * * sing the chorus parts, with the College Elizabeth Penn, a Halcyonite of last Margaret Riemann, from Chicago, is Orchestra of 35 pieces to provide full year, was here with her sister, Frances, visiting her sister, Anna. accompaniment to the chorus and solo- and Blanche Weister for several days. * * * ists as well. * * * August Siegel has been missed by his Joaquin Miller's Cabin The soloists have been chosen from Warren Adams was called home to friends during his illness at the Sani- the finest talent in the churches of the Miami, Fla., last week because of the tarium. The long-looked-for picnic and marsh- After an invigorating game of base- city. Justin Lawrie, tenor soloist of * * * death of his father. mallow roast for the southern students ball in which both the girls and boys Foundry Methodist Episcopal Church, * * * Howard Tidd spoke at the Theologi- was held March 29. This event was participated, the whole group joined in and Walter Perry, widely known bari- The Halcyon members did their part cal Seminar, Friday evening, April 3, the result of the energetic work of the playing "Three Deep" and "Flying tone who has carried important roles in on field day last Thursday, April 2, by using Revelation 12 as his theme, stress- southern group which brought in the Dutchman." like productions in the city, are expected bringing in to the Building Fund $45 in ing the remnant church. largest number of SLIGONIAN subs. The A real picnic supper followed. By to sing. cash and $65 in pledges. * * * Students' Association had promised this this time it had grown dark, so a fire Announcement just comes that in an- * * * Dr. 0. S. Parrett from the Sanitarium reward at the beginning of the campaign was built and the students gathered ticipation of this concert, an invitation And now it seems that Columbia Hall spoke at the Medical Seminar Friday last fall. around and roasted marshmallows. has been extended from one of the is getting its share of spring—a new evening. This is the last time Dr. Par- One of the College trucks and several To those who made this picnic such a leading churches to give this same work roof. rett will be with the group this year. cars carried the group of more than 50 success the southern group offers its * * * * * * to Miller's Cabin in Rock Creek Park. hearty thanks. in that auditorium, which is considered to be one of the largest in the city of Other evidences that spring is here are The men of North Hall take this op- Washington. This would be given the shown by the vigorous raking the lawn portunity to graciously thank the Hal- night following the concert in Columbia has been getting, as well as the cleaning cyon Club for a most wonderful en- HELEN-LUCEIL FOGELGREN Hall. out of the fish pool at the parking space. tertainment on the evening of April 8. IN HALCYON PROGRAM * * * Your hospitality, charm and cordial LISTEN I welcome on that occasion will ever Jack McMichael and James Swingle On Thursday evening, April 2, the are "down with the mumps" at the hos- linger in the memory of each member of STUDENTS Halcyon Club had as its guest artists pital. the Famous Fifty. Luceil and Helen Fogelgren. The latter COMPLIMENTS By A. W. VANDEMAN is a former resident of South Hall, who has been visiting her sister, Luceil, for several days. Remember the Library WHAT IS SCHOOL SPIRIT? West Virginia Literature THEO. G. WEIS, Librarian Helen Fogelgren, an accomplished Do you want to be remembered? Did you ever give a book to a friend that he Some said it is the outgrowth of a lot pianist and member of the music faculty might enjoy what you enjoyed and remember you thereby? We are all alike in of ballyhoo; others were not sure what at Mount Vernon, Ohio, played several Ministry two ways at least, whether we readily admit it or not. First, we are all col- it was. Franklin Fowler says, "School numbers, including "Trees" and "Mur- lectors of one thing or another. Some of us go about this idea of collecting a bit spirit is the flaming log on Alma Mater's muring Brook." Luceil gave the readings more scientifically and make a hobby of it. Second, we do not like to be forgotten. hearth of well-doing." Melvin Ecken- "Freckle Face," "A Surprise Party," Of the two, the latter has the deeper root in the heart of mankind. That is why roth describes it as a power which makes and "Tying Apples on a Lilac Tree." we have monuments, memorial libraries, memorial research funds, memorial schol- a group of students rally to every cam- arships, memorial book collections—memorials without end. paign which the school fosters. Audrey AS NEAR AS YOUR From the time of Ashurbanipal and $10 book gifts. Gair says we should be united in our ef- TELEPHONE his library of clay tablets, to the estab- Not many months ago the American forts, with one aim in mind, and that is lishment of a large group of privately Library Association published a pam- the preparation for Christian service. LEO R. HUBBARD endowed public libraries of our day, phlet entitled, "Remember the Library." Dorothy Williants states that it is a Compliments mankind's greatest benefactors and phi- The work discusses the idea of donating manifestation of interest and coopera- GARMENT CLEANING lanthropists have bestowed all or a por- to libraries very interestingly. Libraries tion on the part of every student; a de- SERVICE tion of their gifts upon the preservation always welcome liberal endowments, but sire to work toward the upbuilding of PLANT and OFFICE: of the records and actual products of libraries equally appreciate small book the school, and with every student who Of a Friend 206 CARROLL AVENUE the labors of their fellow men, in the gifts and small memorials. There are promotes such an end. John T. Hamilton Students Phone Shep. 2096 founding of libraries and museums. Men men who give buildings—large massive adds that, "School spirit is not a mani- Branch Office 267 Carroll St. have given their lives in saving the lives marble structures of unique architec- festation of pent-up emotions, it is an Phone GEorgia 0315 of other men. In turn those men died, tural design to house rare and valuable attitude." and the deeds of all faded from the book collections. There are men who What do you think school spirit is, memories of men. But the men who establish funds for the purchase of a fellow students? Have a ready answer have devoted the abundance of their certain amount of new books each year. on your lips when I come around for a THE CHRISTIAN NURSE activities to the preservation of the re- There are men who donate hundreds of one-minute interview. corded deeds of their fellows have dollars for the enlargement of the book "Noble type of womanhood, A great book, a useful invention. erected unto themselves a dual and more collection of a certain field of knowl Fearless in danger, A glorious picture. lasting memorial. edge. Others endow reference stacks, Scientific in attitude, Red blood, sound organs, Someone wrote a letter to Andrew magazine stacks, or card catalogues. THE NEW JERSEY CONFERENCE Sympathetic in trouble, Healthy tissues: a perfect body— Carnegie requesting $100,000 as a trust Our own library has been the recipi- HAS PRODUCED MORE SCHOLAR- Thou art revered by all mankind. Man more like his Creator, SHIPS IN THE PAST TEN YEARS fund for the printing of a booklist to ent of many large and generous gifts. The work of thy hands These are thy concern !" THAN ANY CONFERENCE IN THE serve as a guide to librarians and book Some are really worthwhile memorials. Is not a sublime cathedral, buyers. His reply was a short penciled One of the most valuable gifts presented COLUMBIA UNION. Washington Sanitarium and Hospital School of Nursing note to Mr. Franks, his executive in by any student group is the gift of the • charge of such funds: "R A F, send class of 1928. Its memorial plate may Takoma Park, Washington, D. C. We welcome you with us this year 100,000 $ check for this, A. C." That be read in the library. The library is was in 1902. Everyone knows about the constantly receiving gift books from • Carnegie libraries in this country. But both publishers and private individuals. NEW JERSEY CONFERENCE the nonreading, nonlibrary-going group They are always appreciated. The li- INSURANCE REAL ESTATE far too frequently forgets that many a brary welcomes your gift. Do you want small county library in this and other to be remembered? "Remember the countries owes its existence not only to a library." Write the librarian a card THOMPSON'S DAIRY Morrison Agency large initial fund, but to many $5 and today. PURE MILK Citizens Bank Building Get some today from your John Ford's Services BETTER FOR For Insurance of any form call SHep. 3444 FATHER BROTHER For the past several weeks musical half of the United States -can hear Elder talent from the school has played a Ford's lectures over 14 stations. Listed MOTHER SISTER SAFETY SERVICE ECONOMY prominent part in the current Ford evan- below are the stations, kilocycles, and the BABY gelistic effort, held five nights a week hour that the program can be heard. grocer, or in the Capital-Memorial Church. 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George Vandeman is as- follows: of printing, &air- Next to sisting musical director Harry Gray in W.B.A.L. Baltimore, Md. 1060 kilocycles organizing student talent. 10 to 10:15 A. M. call 1.22IED CA1111. W.H.D.H. Boston, Mass. 830 kilocycles New Elder John Ford's services are continu- 9 to 9:15 A. M. Wed., Thurs. Friday ally increasing in interest and attend- W.J.D. Chicago. III. 1130 kilocycles 9 to 9:15 A. M. Sunday Shepherd 2138 ance. Thus far in the series of meetings W.J.R. Detroit, Mich. 750 kilocycles TAKOMA MOTOR COMPANY 49 persons have been baptized. 9:30 to 9:45 A. M., Sunday WASHINGTON COLLEGE PRESS W.S.M. Nashville, Tenn. 650 kilocycles SHEPHERD 3000 21-23 CARROLL AVE., TAKOMA PARK, MD. The radio work is rapidly growing and 9:30 to 9:45 A. M., Sunday Takoma Park, D. C. W.P.T.F. Raleigh. N. C. 680 kilocycles developing. At present the entire eastern 10:30 to 10:45 A. M. Sunday