COMING! STORY OF NEXT ISSUE "12 DAYS IN A TO START THE SLI BURNING SHIP" Official Publication of the Students' Association of Washington Missionary College VOLUME XXI, NUMBER 10 TAKOMA PARK, WASHINGTON, D. C. FEBRUARY 14, 1936

Lorado Taft to • Unique Program Be Featured in Our lieriiage... Planned for the By ADRIAN V. BOYER Let man seek never to define S.A. of W.M.C. Next Lyceum With low compare of fame The great degree America's Foremost Sculptor High Destiny Three Groups to Be Entertained and Author to Lecture Here Bequeathed to either frame. by Faculty and Students What glory yet their spirits yield Lorado Taft, America's foremost Has bound ONE equal name. sculptor, will be the guest speaker at Saturday evening, February 22, the the Lyceum to be given in Columbia These—who tooled a rugged nation Students' Association will present an Hall on Saturday night, February 15. From the starkest weld of stone, entertainment of an entirely different Mr. Taft, whose lectures have al- Chiseled from the nature from any held previously at the ways made for individual and com- Dormant thunder College. The student body will as- munity advancement, has been one of Freedom's laurel-pleached throne. semble in Columbia Hall at 7:30 for the leading American platform stars for Firm in mystic sequence grafted, half an hour, to enjoy motion pictures many years. He is an easy and fluent Root by root has grown, given by Dean Eric Jones. Immediately speaker, full of spontaneity, alive with after the pictures three groups, 225 stu- One monument of marble grain— dents to a group, will be formed and humor, interesting his audience as he One plinth of moulded frame. carries them through an evening of the will leave the auditorium. Group num- Two hearts that bled ber one will go to the Home Economics highest educational value. With crimson tears— Mr. Taft was born at Elmwood, Ill., apartments for a musicale, readings, and Two urgent—sacred flames general entertainment; given by Prof. in 1860. He is a graduate of the Uni- Are one! what fustian logic dares versity of , where his father was W. F. Shadel, with Miss May Stanley in Malign their bonded names? charge of the refreshments, assisted by professor of Geology. In 1880, after student leaders. his graduation from the University, Mr. 3)J Taft went to Paris where he studied for Group number two will go to the dining hall where Prof. F. five years in the Ecole des Beaux Arts. 0. Ritten- house, Miss Edythe Stephenson, and Since 1885 he has been a resident of Big Controversy Sways , making occasional trips to Noted Lecturer Speaks Announcing . • • three student leaders will be in charge. There will be a variety of games and re- Europe. All is quiet. Not a sound can be Student Association As instructor in modeling and later on Living Death heard, and not a stir is made save for freshments at this section. The third group will meet in the Academy chapel as lecturer he has been connected with a little girl in the person of Esther, who for an amateur program with all of the the for 35 Students See Display of Opium is turning the leaves of her Bible. She Constitution Committee Sees trimmings. This group will be under the years. At the he seems puzzled, and is searching in the Large Task in Division Pipe and White Morphine direction of Prof. S. W. Tymeson, as- holds the title of Professorial Lecturer Book of books for the answers to her sisted by John T. Hamilton, Bill Shull, on the History of Art and is a nonresi- Prof. Earl A. Rowell, noted lecturer problems. The Students' Association held its Shirley Eldridge, and Jesse Tupper, stu- dent professor of art at the University Does she get her questions answered? and author of "Prophecy Speaks," first regular meeting for the new dent leaders. of Illinois. Mr. Taft is a member of "Battling the Wolves of Society," spoke Would you like to know? If so, come semester Monday, February 3, in chapel. The admission charge to the motion the National Academy of Design, of in chapel last Friday, February 7, on the to the Young People's program tonight The Association had important business pictures at 7:30 will be 10 cents. This the American Academy of Arts and evils of narcotics. He displayed an —7:45 p. m. The main theme of the to discuss at the meeting. admission fee gives each student three Letters, an honorary member of the opium pipe and pieces of black opium meeting is this story, "How Esther Whether or not to have a constitu- tickets. Each group will stay in their American Institute of Architects, and and white morphine. Read Her Bible," wnch is to be pre- tion was-discussed heatedly by me respective Threes—fur 35 hiintites- and at is one of the Board of Art Advisers for Describing the narcotic addiction dis- sented in dialogue form. Alt of the student body. The constitution the end of that time they will go to the state of Illinois. He received a ease as a "living death," Professor Come early and enjoy the song serv- of the Association has been mislaid, but another group. By this plan each one silver medal at the Buffalo Exposition Rowell related true stories of these un- ice and the musical numbers and pro- a report indicated that it was printed in will share in the entertainment of all in 1901, and a gold medal at the ex- fortunate victims. He said that there gram to follow. several back numbers of three of the groups. The amateur hour position at St. Louis in 1904. is no cure for the disease, and the life THE SLIGON- IAN. The controversy came to a close in the Academy chapel, as well as the Mr. Taft's first ideal work of im- of an addict is very short and usually COLLEGE IS REPRESENTED as the motion was made and passed that musicale and refreshments, will be given portance was at the Columbian Ex- ends in suicide. the president of the Association appoint three times during the course of the eve- position, where he undertook the decora- From 50 to 75 per cent of all crimes AT MT. VERNON students to serve on a committee to ning. tion of the Horticultural Building. His have been committed by addicts to ob- search for the old constitution or draw This will be a memorable night in two groups, "The Sleep of the Flowers" tain money for drugs to ease their ter- FUTURE RECITALS PLANNED up a new one. Those appointed on the the history of our school life, and let (Concluded on page 4, column 3) rible pains. committee were: Otho Eusey, chair- all come to make it a real success! Before the end of the year, another Washington Missionary College was man, Edwina Boyle, Lee McElmurry, For further information see Mrs. Olive crisis series book by the professor will represented at Mt. Vernon Academy Ruth Wierts, and Talmadge Boyd. Batson, social secretary. COLLEGE PROFESSOR'S come from the press. It will be on this past week-end by members of the A report was taken as to how the HISTORY INTERESTING archeology. The Youth's Instructor will, Music Department; Prof. J. W. Osborn, bands for raising money for the Build- within the next few months, also feature head of the department, Prof. W. F. ing Fund were progressing. The new SEMINAR HEARS DR. KRESS a new serial story by Professor Rowell VARIOUS POSITIONS HELD Shadel, associate, and Miss Dorothy device for the bands was displayed on under the title of "Dope Adventures Goodrich, violinist. the platform. Some of the bands Dr. Daniel A. Kress, of the Washing- of David Dare." Washington Missionary College is On Saturday evening a musical pro- showed a marked improvement over ton Sanitarium and Hospital, spoke be- Professor Rowell spoke briefly before especially favored by having Elder J. N. gram was given in the chapel at the others. The proceeds of the report for fore a large audience attending the the seventh and eighth grades following Waldorf acting in the capacity of Dr. academy by these artists. Professor the day were about $105. Medical Seminar last Friday evening in his chapel lecture. B. G. Wilkinson while the latter is Osborn presented two groups of piano Tickets for Byrd's "Little America" the worship chapel in North Hall. He abroad-on his research study. solos including selections by Leschetizky, picture were distributed to the several related his personal experiences and his Elder Waldorf was graduated from Evangelist to Begin Mozart, and Liszt. In his last group, bands. Half of the proceeds of this contacts with Mrs. Ellen G. White, and Healdsburg College. Shortly after his especially the technical demands in the picture goes to the Building Fund, the read from her own handwriting, counsels graduation he sailed for Australia where Series of Meetings composition of Franz Liszt were im- other half to the Normal Department. and words of encouragement. Dr. Kress he labored for 15 years, conducting large pressive, displaying a brilliant virtuosity. The proceeds will be distributed among told of his life in Australia and how he successful evangelistic meetings. It was Miss Goodrich presented a group of was stricken with pernicious anemia and Elder John Ford, evangelist and grad- the bands according to the number of in these meetings that Elder Waldorf program pieces such as La Campanella tickets they sold. given up to die, but the Lord saw fit to proved himself to be a real instructor uate of this College in 1921, will open of Paganini, Liebesfreud of Kreisler, raise him up. He told of his pioneering for young ministers. As a result of his his series of evangelistic meetings, Sun- and other brilliant numbers, joining with days in Battle Creek, before going to training young men, several are confer- day evening, February 16. The meetings Professor Osborn in the performance LIEUT. LOFGRIN APPEARS Australia, when he and his wife lived on are to be held in the Capital Memorial ence presidents and some union presi- of a Handel Sonata. WITH "LITTLE AMERICA" three cents a meal. dents. Church seating more than 1,000 people. One of the features of this program In the year 1918 he returned to Amer- To accommodate the crowds, there will was made possible by the furnishing of ica where he was instructor in Bible at be two services on Sunday night, the first a vibraphone by one of the neighbors Picture Shown Twice to 1400 CALENDAR the White Memorial Hospital. Five beginning at 7:00 and the second begin- of the Academy. Professor Shadel made FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 years later he went to Orlando, Fla., act- ning at 8:45. splendid use of this instrument. He also The benefit program, Byrd's picture, 7:45 P. M.—M. V. Meeting Subject: How Esther Read ing as Bible instructor for the Sanitar- The church membership of the Met- presented a group of marimba selections. 'Little America," was hailed by crowds Her Bible ropolitan area has responded to the The further activities of the Music ium there. at both performances as the best edu- SABBATH. FEBRUARY 15 call of distributing the announcement Department are summed up in the After his labors in Florida, Elder cational picture shown at the College 9:30 A. M.—Sabbath School Waldorf came to Takoma Park where cards. 47,000 cards are printed weekly. schedule of special concerts and recitals this year. 11:00 A. M.—Church Service Speaker: Elder John Ford he has been laboring ever since. Elder Ford announced recently that he for the remaining school weeks. The Lieutenant Lofgrin, personal officer 8:00 P. M.—Lyceum—Lorado Taft will commence his Bible School of the program nearing completion is that of Elder Waldorf's life in his early years in Byrd's first expedition to the South MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17 Air as soon as funds are raised. After a the joint Glee Club concert for Febru- Pole, spoke for 15 minutes on his ex- was very active. Before his conversion 9:15 A. M.—Elder Horace Shaw he was a seaman of great ability. He few months, he said, the listening public ary 29. This program is to be unusual periences with Admiral Byrd and how sailed under five national flags and can will contribute $4 to every $1 that the in the setting prepared for the type a polar expedition is organized. The WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 tell many thrilling sea adventures. church members will give. Over $5,000 songs of the Southland, preceded by a lieutenant displayed the flag that flew 9:15 A. M.—Prayer Bands The greatest sea experience he ever was collected from the listeners in Bos- more formal recital of standard choral over the South Pole and across the At- FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21 had is thrillingly related in the story ton during the past 13 months. Elder works. March 14 will bring to the Col- lantic with Byrd in 1927. 7:45 P. M.—Devotional Service of "Twelve Days on the Sea on a Burn- Ford is still broadcasting by transcrip- lege group an ensemble piano recital The proportionate share of the pro- SABBATH. FEBRUARY 22 ing Ship." Elder Waldorf related this tion records over the Boston station, which will also include two concertos ceeds going to the Normal Department 9:30 A. M.—Sabbath School 11:00 A. M.—Church Service experience to his students several days four times a week to 50,000 regular for piano and orchestra, Mozart's D Ind the Building Fund were slated as Speaker: Elder J. N. Waldorf ago and it proved to be a real inspiration listeners (house-to-house canvass data). Minor and Mendelssohn's G Minor. The $108 for each, or $216 total proceeds, 7:30 P. M.—Students' Association to them. In the near future this ex- Seventy-five people have been baptized opportune use of an orchestra capable of to date, according to Merle Mills, secre- Social perience will appear in THE SLIGONIAN. in Boston as a direct result of the radio. (Concluded on page 4, column 1) tary of the Students' Association.

PAGE TWO THE SLIGONIAN February 14, 1936

d11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111: - THE NEWS GOES . = -: Our Changing World :- c,-) EDITORIALS c42 ! MUNI!) The winter section of the Olympic games was opened in Germany last week. OUR AMERICAN SCHOOL SYSTEMS A I% ID These are the fourth winter games and are held at Garmisch-Partenkirchen. For years there has been creeping into our American school systems a pol- The ordinary session of Olympics has been held for more than twice as long icy which is contrary to the principles of true education. It is the policy of IU r% ID as the winter session. Skiing, skating, and tobogganing are among the contests forcing a teacher or professor to obtain a certain required degree in order to AND COMES OUT HERE F: in these winter sports. Hockey also is important. Next summer the rest of the retain his position—regardless of how efficient and intellectual the person games will be held in Berlin. It is too early to announce the results of the might be. As a result, individuals of high ability and knowledge are being winter sports but up to the present the American contestants have not had any BY WARREN F. ADAMS relegated to positions where their talents and learning are lost to those who remarkable success. need their influence. Our American system of accrediting has, to a great We fear Lloyd Moore will not even extent, brought this about. lend a bow-tie to anyone now. It Charles Curtis, vice-president of the United States during the administration of happened Saturday night before the Our present systems reflect the scholasticism of the Middle Ages in that pictures started. Somebody told Lloyd President Hoover, died suddenly at his Washington home last Sunday. For they adhere to stereotyped forms. They pronounce their judgments after a something was wrong with his tie, many years Mr. Curtis represented the state of Kansas in the United States set rule, and utterly disregard the attainment and the possession of knowl- whereupon Lloyd took it off. One fellow Senate. He was an able statesman and one of America's recent great political edge, except as it is gained according to their established rules. To illustrate, offered to fix it, but upon receiving the leaders. An interesting fact of Mr. Curtis' life is that he was of Indian descent. a man who has a high degree can secure a position, while one who has not tie, passed it along the aisle. He lived with an Indian tribe when he was but a boy and was still registered as an Lloyd retrieved the tie down near the required degree cannot secure the same position, even though the latter the front of the chapel, after walking Indian on the rolls of the Indian Bureau. No Indian has gone farther in the might have a far greater store of specific and general knowledge than the down the aisle minus a tie. Was Lloyd politics of our country than has Mr. Curtis. former. annoyed! That would be putting it But even though the present trend is to measure a man's knowledge and mildly, fellow students. The present winter which we are enjoying(?) has been one of the most * * * ability by the degree or degrees he possesses, a school system which follows severe in the recent history of our country. The temperature has dropped to as OUR WEEKLY DEFINITIONS unswervingly such a theory cannot be perfectly just and fair. Of all people, low as 56 degrees below zero in some parts of the Middle West and North. MIND—No matter. MATTER— Seventh-day Adventists should not adhere to this modern reversion to what Never mind. Snow covers almost all of the country from the Rocky Mountains eastward. might well be termed educational technocracy. Our schools should attain OPTIMISM—Something which en- In places where the winds have been high the snow has drifted to almost un- as high a standard as possible as far as actual educational and vocational ables a teakettle to sing though in hot believable depths. In some parts of the Middle West train service has been training is concerned, but as to removing men and women from teaching water up to its nose. disrupted, buses are not running, and people are in desperate straits for food PHILOSOPHY—Something that en- positions simply because of the technicality of degrees and in disregard of and coal. Records by the Weather Bureau have been exceeded in some places ables the rich to say there is no dis- their learning and ability, it should not be done. grace in being poor. either because of heavy snowfall or because of long extended periods of low * * * temperature. But such weather is not without its blessings. Skating, Nothing does one's soul more good MOVING FORWARD Week-end Sights: skiing, and tobogganing are temporary benefits. The intense cold is believed to than to hear the words, "Thank you," Two ambitious young men, Gordon have killed many insect pests, especially the chinch bug which lives in many of spoken in sincere appreciation for With the great army of youth con- Prenier and Ralph Royer, building a the wheat-raising states. The heavy snowfall will result in an abundance of something done or said. "Let the snow man on the campus. man who would be grateful, think of stantly moving forward, it becomes John T. Hamilton getting a soaking water. Some of it will soak into the ground and replenish the subsoil moisture. repaying a kindness, even while re- necessary for each one to equip himself by the "gang" between Central Hall In the mountain sections the snow will melt all summer and furnish water for ceiving it." for the onward march. One cannot hope and North Hall—with good old Wash- irrigation. Sometimes we forget to show our to have a deep spiritual experience by ington snow. appreciation to our own folks and leaning on another, but must develop Jimmy Meade and friends digging closest friends because we assume the like miners to extricate a much frozen spiritual progress by personal acquaint- feeling that it is their duty to serve Chevrolet from beneath the snow and us. Surely our first consideration anceship with God and by taking ad- ice. ALUMNI NEWZ should be of those we hold most dear. vantage of every opportunity to develop. Cl 57 Donald Steinman, class of '34, is to ITEMS "$ N S be married on February 18 to Dorothy BY A. W. VANDEMAN - FORUM AND AGIN'EM Johnson, a graduate of the Wastfington The boys of North Hall no doubt Sanitarium and Hospital. N-I appreciate more fully the school laundry A student at the University of after they heard Dean Eric Jones de- At the recent evangelistic institute California found that he just couldn't that was held in Pittsburgh, which was (All letters to this column must be writ- I recall how I dreaded coming down scribe the laundry methods in India. write the English theme that was due ten in a legible hand and must not exceed The Hindu places the shirts over a stone attended by more than 150 of the the next day. He picked up a paper Columbia Hall steps. Then to my re- workers and officers of the Columbia 150 words in length. Letters must bear lief I found they were being cleared by in the river, and beats the dirt out and marked "B" out of the class cabinet, the signature of the writers, but names holes in. Union, time was granted for all the sons and handed it in. The paper was re- will be omitted from publication on request. one of our volunteer "icemen." and daughters of Washington Mission- Anonymous letters will not be published. Mr. Green also deserves a vote of I wonder if students would like a turned to him graded "A" with the Writers of letters will please leave their "Lost and Found" column in THE ary College to get together for 15 or following inscription: "I always thought thanks for the sand which he carried 20 minutes. More than 60 responded letters in a sealed envelope at THE SLIGON- in buckets, depositing it on the icy SLIGONIAN. If so, write a letter to the this paper should have been an 'A'. IAN office in Columbia Hall.) editor or tell her so. This reminds me to the call. An interesting time was I wrote it myself." sidewalks. enjoyed as the roll of the past classes In closing, I want again to thank that there is a mysteriously wrapped N-I DEAR EDITOR: was called, and it was found that there those young men who helped in an hour weapon, some sort of rifle, that has Miss Stanley's Nutrition class take been left in the Book Store since last were representatives of the very first The words which I wish to express of need. T. M. S. note—At Iowa State College 60 coed October. Miss Walker would like to class to enroll in the school when it was here are those of a large number of members of a cooking class were made have the owner call for it, for she be- still known as the "Foreign Missionary students. After what I have heard and MY DEAR EDITOR: ill by a salad prepared by themselves. lieves it illegal to harbor concealed Seminary." Elder Hafenmeyer and seen, I feel it my duty to write a few N-I Realizing the need of lockers in the weapons. Anywhere from the Tailor Elder Shultz were the two representa- words of appreciation to those young A Harvard investigation reveals that basement of Columbia Hall, I would Shop to the Registrar's Office there are tives. There were also representatives men who volunteered their services one the average student carries 22 cents on suggest that the Students' Association literally hundreds of lost articles that from the classes of 1905, 1908, and morning last week when the ice made his person. This would be considerably stage an amateur program with an ad- the losers would appreciate calling for, 1913. walking so treacherous. more than the students here carry with mission charge of 10 cents, the pro- if they just knew where to go for them. In 1915 came the first graduating Now, if we all had skates and Percy ceeds to apply on the purchase of new them, if judged by the collections taken It was pathetic but really funny, class from the College proper. A con- in chapel. Manuel's ability for manipulating or used lockers from the public school says Clifford Terri!, as he describes how ference president from the union was them, we wouldn't have objected in the systems. These lockers could be renter N-I Mr. and Mrs. Crabtree, arm in arm, also among these illustrious representa- Dave Adams, new resident of North least to the icy sidewalks. In fact, Mr. to the students for a small fee. Then slid down Central Hall steps during the tives—Elder M. G. Conger, with his Manuel's fun was probably spoiled and is room for about 60 lockers in the base- Hall and recently selected to assist recent icy spell. wife, from the class of 1916. The rep- Prof. Floyd Rittenhouse in his Physical also his manner of transportation by ment halls. The amateur program resentative from the class of 1918 was A survey of the College alumni is Education class for academy boys, those volunteers who saved the day, as featuring student talent, could be hele being made by two N. Y. A. students. Elder W. A. Nelson, the president of it were, for those who traveled from one hour previous to a regular Saturday verifies the fact that one-third of the After many hours of work the 10-year the New Jersey Conference. It is in- university students of Europe die pre- one building to another. night program. A. W. V. teresting to note that he has a son in period ending in 1928 is nearing com- maturely from, the effects of bad habits pletion. There seem to be a few lost the College. He is the first alumnus acquired in college, one-third die from graduates. to be so honored. The classes of 1917, lack of exercise, and the remainder Unafraid of work and making sure 1918, 1919, 1921, and 1926 were repre- govern Europe. THE SLIGONIAN of the safety of students, Mr. Fred 3entecl by one or more persons. N-I Published biweekly during the school year by Green, our business manager, was seen From 1928 on through the class of In closing I must not neglect to give THE STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION working with the janitor force in clear- 'ast year, every graduating class had its you a choice bit of poetry found in a of Washington Missionary College, Takoma Park, Washington, D. C. ing the sidewalks of ice the other morn- representatives. The largest delegation schoolboy's scrapbook. ing. Entered as second-class matter December 20. 1916. at the post office at Washington. If any one year was that of 1932. "I'd love to be a college boy D. C.. under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Acceptance for mailing at special Scanning through a collegiate journal rate of postage provided for in Section 1103. Act of Congress of October 3. 1917, Seven in number are counted among the And live a life of ease; authorized on July 1. 1918. I read with interest the following state- workers of the Columbia Union. The For even when he graduates 81.00 per year ment: TERMS • 5 cents the copy members of the class vigorously pro- He does it by degrees." EDITORIAL STAFF "A college newspaper is a great inven- tested that they had not only quantity, Editor-in-chief Ruth E. Wierts tion; but quality as well. The next largest Associate Editor Charles W. McClure Literary Editor Roberta Klooster The college gets all the fame; was the class of 1929, which was one of PHOTOGRAPHIC HOBBYISTS Associate Editor ..... Lois H. Senseman Religious Editor Melvin Eckenroth The printer gets all the money, Associate Editor Warren F. Adams Make-up Editor LeRoy Edwards the best, even if it did have only three And the staff gets all the blame." WANTED—Unusual snapshots Associate Editor .. John T. Hamilton Academy Editor Carol Paulson representatives. of the College buildings, campus, News Editor Kathryn O. Case Alumni Editor Jesse Tupper —A. W. V. Faculty Adviser . Leo F. Thiel Among these 60 alumni members student life, and the surrounding community, for use in the College BUSINESS STAFF "With malice toward none, with char- there were found two conference presi- exhibit at the General Conference Business Manager Walter Ost Circulation Manager Vesta Webster ity for all, with firmness in the right as dents, four home missionary secretaries, Advertising Manager ... ... R. W. Belden God gives us to see the right, let us do three educational secretaries, one treas- or in the annual. Leave prints CONTRIBUTORS together with name at the regis- all which we may to achieve and cherish urer, one field missionary secretary, and Vesta Adams Edwina Boyle John T. Hamilton trar's office or hand them to Her- three Missionary Volunteer secretaries, Audrey Gair Charles Hansel Allen Vandeman a just and a lasting peace among our- bert Walls, North Hall. Adrian Boyer Dorothy Evans Dorothy Bryan selves and with all nations." also 39 or more evangelists, ministers, —Abraham Lincoln and district leaders. February 14, 1936 THE SLIGONIAN PAGE THREE

HISTORICALLY SEEN tables. The stacks were semi-closed. Students were allowed to enter one at a TAKOMA ACADEMY ECHOES time. Some of the stack books, mainly STAFF (Continued from last issue) Editor — Carol Paulson COLLEGEl 900s and biography, were shelved in Donations were received from generous the reading room, and were, therefore, Associate Editors donors. Some were permanent gifts; Senior ...... Frances Stone Sophomore . Vernon Kiretein not closed to the general reader. At Junior . James Meade Freshman Leo Ewaschuk others were temporary loans. Miss Ida this time biography was still indicated RUMOR Tiney carried on the routine of acces- ABRAHAM LINCOLN EUROPE by a "B" and classified according to sioning and classifying with little effort By DORIS GRAY By ROLLAND ROGERS country without regard for individual or BY JOHN T. HAMILTON on the card catalogue. The card cata- collective biographies. Long narrow ta- Last Wednesday celebrated the 126th NOTE: Mr. Rogers, to whom the So this is Valentine's day! What logue was composed of handwritten cards bles were placed crosswise at close inter- anniversary of the birth of one of the League of Nations awarded first prize person among us is not a little af- mainly. A few printed 1. c. cards on vals in the reading room. Readers sat greatest men our country has ever in the nation-wide contest sponsored by fected by the simple messages of that standard volumes had been added. There on both sides, but due to the narrow- known, Abraham Lincoln. That day has it, is a former student of this school. word—Valentine? The ancient day has is no record of a shelf list at this early ness of the tables could not comfortably become a legal holiday in 22 states. We feel sure you will enjoy reading of come down to us through the years but date. One weakness which crept into study directly across from one another. The troubles and sorrows of this lad his exciting adventures. slightly changed from its original pre- the library records about this time still It was somewhere in this stage of the began two years after his family moved Christian guise. One of the oldest yet remains as reminder of beginnings which "Gangway! Gangway!" library's development that Prof. A. W. from Hodgenville, Ky., to Gentryville, most intriguing of the ancient celebra- libraries frequently are so slow to out- Dozens of porters seemed to think Werline's influence became a guiding Ind. It was at this time that his mother tions is this festival of sentiment, and grow. No distinction was made between such yelling would open a broadway force in the destiny of the library. An and older sister died. In a little over it is nonetheless a fact today for mil- permanent gifts and temporary loans. through the merry crowd which thronged observation as well as a word of praise a year his father married Sarah Bush, lions of Americans, young and old, are They were all accessioned in a perma- the upper level of pier 56 North River. and appreciation 'would not be afield a former sweetheart, who was now a subject to the force with which Cupid nent entry. When the temporary loans Above the murmur of thousands of here. The library has suffered by and widow with three children. She was a slings his darts. The modern Valentine were withdrawn the used accession num- voices bidding friends and loved ones thrifty woman, with great influence over ranges in style from the lovely to the bers had to be discarded. Several repe- yet outlived the tremendous handicap of bon voyage could be heard the strains an all too frequent change of librarians. her stepson, whom she loved dearly. ludicrous; from the gorgeous to the titions of this kind created a tremendous of farewell music coming from the or- No sooner was one person familiar with Lincoln attended five different schools grotesque, always maintaining, for the gap between the actual shelf inventory chestra playing at the shore end of the a specific routine, or had established a for a total of 12 months. His mother most part, a high standard of artistry and the accession book reading. gangplank. certain project than someone else took taught him to read, and among his fa- and sentiment. We do not celebrate Even though knowing this discrep- over the duties of librarian and began vorite books was the Bible. One deep, long blast of the Scythia's pagan festivals, but some comment is ancy, as well as the discrepancies created anew the task of unraveling unfinished Lincoln met with much defeat in his whistle warned all to go ashore who were due this, the most universal of the by deliberate or inadvertent omissions ends, discarding former half-finished life. In the course of 26 years, he was going ashore, and 30 minutes later five world's symbolic days. of accession numbers in the accessions of tasks and beginning new ones only to be defeated 10 times in national politics. little tugs eased the liner from her pier * * * * * succeeding years, the records in student left half completed before transferring He never held conspicuous public office, and headed her down river. It has been suggested from both sides publications and statistical reports of to another field of duty. The librarian's until at the age of 52 he became Presi- The Scythia was Liverpool-bound via of the campus that J. W. McMichael the holdings or the progress of the li- desk was used as a stepping stool to dent. In spite of defeat and failure, he Boston and Galway. have a private telephone installed in brary always refer to the accession count better opportunities and every time such eventually attained the highest office his room. He is not on good terms with as the volume content of the library. a transfer was made' the library itself within the power of this nation to be- the operator, and one nickel doesn't go So great is this difference that librarians Three and one-half months earlier two became the loser of valuable records, of stow—and undying fame! as far as it used to, but it is incredible have worked for several years trying to boys and two girls sat in an empty class- books either carelessly misplaced or Douglas went to his home in Illinois how much time he can spend in that revive hastily used accession numbers room in the state of Washington writing booth just talking about nothing— loaned and the recipient of the effects in 1858 to fight for his reelection as sen- an examination on the League of Na- and fill them with titles recently added nothing? to the shelves. It must, therefore, be of wasted motion and hastily directed ator. It was arranged that Douglas and tions. All over the nation other boys * * * * * routine. Professor Werline is the one Lincoln should tour the state together borne in mind that any reference to the and girls were doing the same thing. All This is not rumor—this is fact. Men individual to whom the library owes an in a series of joint debates. Lincoln is- number of accessions in the Washington examination papers were sent to New are four: unpayable debt for whatever dignity of sued from the debates one of the chief York for grading. Missionary College library at any given "He that knows not and knows not that date does not indicate volume content. progressivism and sense of unity of intellectual leaders of America, and with For one contestant the event was a he knows not No shelf inventories were kept, hence policy it possesses. He took the library a place in English literature; Douglas closed episode. He knew a great deal Is a fool, shun him. actual volume content at any specific under his protective wing. came out—a senator from Illinois. more about the League of Nations than He that knows not and knows that he date is entirely a matter of guesswork. (To be continued next issue) On the night of April 14, 1865, Presi- he had known before. That was reward knows not In 1918 Columbia Hall was erected dent Lincoln attended a performance of enough. Is simple, teach him. "Our American Cousin." While the play and the library was moved into the new On May, 1 a telegram came inviting He that knows and knows not that he was in progress, Booth stole into the building. It was temporarily shoved CHAS. G. STOTT CO., Inc. him, as winner of the first prize in the knows about from one central point to another PAPER & STATIONERY President's box, came close behind him, recent examinations, to be the guest of Is asleep, awake him. and shot him through the head. Lincoln until it finally found permanent lodg- 1810 New York Avenue the League of Nations Association on a He that knows and knows that he knows ment in a large classroom now occupied never spoke again, and shortly after six weeks' tour of England and the con- Is wise, follow him." 1513 K St. Branches 822 17th St. seven o'clock, the next morning, he by the stacks, the dictionary catsiogue, tinent. What a happy Mayday! ceased breathing. the circulation desk and two reading We should all follow the example that HALCYON MEETS this godly man set before us when he Seven days of deck sports, tourna- AS NEAR AS YOUR said: ments, dress parades, and carnival din- Thursday evening, February 6, TELEPHONE ners prepared all for the climax of the rolled around, and with the ringing of "STUDY to show thyself ap- "I will study and get ready, crossing. On the eighth day Father Nep- the final bell, each South Hall girl LEO R. HUBBARD And sometime my chance will come." tune separated the sea dogs from the wended her way to the worship room to proved unto God, a workman that attend another of the weekly Halcyon needeth not to be ashamed, rightly GARMENT CLEANING landlubbers during a furious storm off SERVICE Editorials: the west coast of Ireland. Many were meetings. dividing the word of truth." Courtesy is the oil that makes the called (to their staterooms) but few Prof. Floyd Rittenhouse was the PLANT and OFFICE: 2 Timothy 2:15 206 CARROLL AVENUE wheels of society run more smoothly. were chosen (to be sons of Neptune). guest speaker of the evening. He read We all feel drawn toward a person, and Many wished, they had heeded the the Halcyonites a variety of poems taken Compliments of a friend Students Phone Shep. 2096 from his scrapbook. Each poem was this may apply to a student, who is advice of the slogan, "See America first," Branch Office 267 Carroll St. suave and polished in his manners; on but as the waters subsided and Liver- well chosen, and presented either a les- Phone GEorgia 0315 the other hand, an individual who is pool hove in sight, expectancy again son or an inspiration to his listeners. crude and boorish is repelling. ruled the hearts of all. Mrs. 0. S. Hershberger, of Mt. Ver- non, Ohio, concluded the program by Let's all try for more courtesy! What did England hold in store? INSURANCE —L. E. singing two numbers entitled "Dixie REAL ESTATE (To be continued) Kid" and "A China Tragedy." "As a man thinketh in his heart so is he"—and as this admonition of God Established 1854 SEDAN AMBULANCE Morrison Agency strikes home, may we endeavor to guide WARNER E. PUMPHREY and hold reign over ours. —J. M. 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SLIGONIAN RIPPLES

Many groups of students have been Several of the boys used their ice finding relief from their duties by ice skates in coming to school Tuesday skating at the Mirror, Sixteenth Street morning. Percy Manuel seemed per- Reservoir, and Burnt Mills. fectly at ease until he struck some snow * * * in the middle of the road which un- Emmalou Butler's parents, with Mrs. balanced him, and he was glad to grab Fogelgren, Luceil's mother, have been a near-by tree. visiting the girls this past week. * * * * * * President H. J. Klooster, of Southern Bess Ninaj will be in bed for several Junior College, Tennessee, spoke to the weeks from her fall on the ice which joint worship Wednesday night, Feb- made a skating rink of our campus last ruary 5. Tuesday. * * * * * * Ronald Senseman has just recovered The Normal students and critic from an attack of the red measles. teachers surprised Miss Lorena E. Wil- * * * cox, principal of the Sligo Church Sue Lucas has been in the Health School and Training School, with a Service for the past few days. birthday party at President and Mrs. * * * H. A. Morrison's home, Saturday night, Miss Veda Sue Marsh spent most of February 2. last week in the hospital recovering * * * from a cold. A LINOLEUM BLOCK PRINT BY RONALD SENSEMAN The colporteurs gathered at the * * * Columbia Union office Saturday eve- A group of Shenandoah Valley Acad- ning, February 1, for a social evening. emy students gave Kathrine Miller a Lyceum . • . The "Midway Studios" combine a for the artist himself, for seven or eight After Elder H. J. Detwiler and other surprise birthday party, Saturday night, double range of buildings erected around associated sculptors, and for many as- leaders in that field spoke, the group February 1, at the home of Elder W. T. (Concluded from page 1, column 1) a central court, and provide quarters sistants—some 20 persons in all.

played games and had refreshments. Elliott. and "The Awakening of the Flowers" .0411/0.01M1.0 rO.M.0 •1=0414M00.40.0.=MillMIP0.01•1 04=114.•0•10.0411=1.041=.00.•••041=1.041•11.0.1•0.0•11MM4MW on either side of the main entrance brought recognition and, later, com- Recitals . . F. H. ROBBINS SPEAKS missions. Among his best-known pro- TO SLIGO CHURCH fessional works are "The Blind," an Compliments of (Concluded from page 1, column 3) deal group inspired by Maeterlinck's playing the accompaniment to these drama of the same name; the sculpture works of the masters is a fortunate cir- Elder F. H. Robbins, president of the of the Columbus Memorial Fountain at Washington, D. C.; "The Fountain of cumstance for the students of the de- Ohio Conference, conducted the Sabbath Southern Dairies, Inc. the Great Lakes," Grant Park, Chicago; partment wherein they are given the service, February 8, speaking on the opportunity of such an experience. power of God. the Washington Monument at Seattle, The orchestra concert scheduled for The speaker brought out in his ser- Wash.; "" and Ogle County 60 M St. S. E. Washington, D.C. April 4 is now also in the process of prep- mon the importance of living a godly Soldiers' Memorial, at Oregon, Ill.; the Thatcher Memorial Fountain at aration; the numbers being rehearsed life. He said that the Christian life , Colo.; and—recently erected— imlio04M1.01M1.0.1•11•011=r0.1=00. 04.0101•MI.04•04•10.0.11.00.001•1,041M.0.04/Mr04M.1 0 are those of Tschaikovsky's Nut- can be lived only through the power of the vast "," on the Cracker Suite, his violin concerto to be the Holy Spirit, the third person of the Midway Plaisance, Chicago. played by Miss Goodrich, and some Godhead. He gave numerous illustra- In 1904 Mr. Taft published a "His- THE CHRISTIAN NURSE lighter numbers of the Viennese Strauss, tions portraying the great and marvelous tory of American Sculpture" and in and the Slavic Cui. change in human beings brought about "Noble type of womanhood, A great book, a useful invention, 1921 six lectures entitled "Modern In the presentation of the oratorio by the pleading intercession of t'he Spirit Fearless in danger, A glorious picture. Tendencies in Sculpture." He has de- "Elijah," it is hoped all the musical of God in its relation to the human Scientific in attitude, Red blood, sound organs, livered several thousand addresses, the talent of the College and community race and to the Almighty Ruler of the Sympathetic in trouble, Healthy tissues; a perfect body— "Processes of Sculpture" alone having a will be used. The combined Glee Clubs, universe. Thou art revered by all mankind. Man more like his Creator, record of about 1,200 evenings. the College and Community Chorus, Elder Robbins said there are mani- The work of thy hands These are thy concern!" the Park Church Choir, and the College festations of spiritual power today, but Mr. Taft's Chicago studio is situated Is not a sublime cathedral, on the "Midway," in the immediate Orchestra as an accompanying medium, not all of these manifestations are of vicinity of the University of Chicago, Washington Sanitarium and Hospital School of Nursing will in each group be represented by a God. 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