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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-22
VOLUNTEER BAND

The meeting Of the Students Vol
unteer Band Sunday afternoon, was
given over TO a round-table talk on
South America and was in charge OF
Mr.. Wertenberger. From his per-
sonal experience, he was we'll able
to answer the questions Of the men,
bers regarding conditions in South
America, the obstacles that must be
confronted. In a very interesting
way, he told Of some of the social
customs, speaking especially Of the
food and ways Of living. Special at
tention was called TO the necessity
Of thorough preparation for the
work.
The Band was exceedingly for
tunate for this talk which opened
up TO them a new vision OF service.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-22
PHI DELTA

Herd was the first speaker. His
subject was, "Show Yourself Man."
Smith followed with just what one
would expect from him-a violent
but disastrous love affair. H. Lewis
cOntrasted Eastern and Western
civilization in his Grafton, Liberty
and SubOrdination." The last num-
Der was a debate. Resolved: that the
United States should grant independ-
ence to the Philippine Islands. o.
Lewis and Burnette upheld the af-
flrmative; Evans and H. d. Martin
upheld the Negative.
The program. as can be seen, was
not extraordinary, but the occasion
was. II was the one evening Of the
year when any considerable number
OF friends visit us at home. Several
faculty members were present.
Their unpaid admission fee is that
they come more often. Perhaps the
most welcome asset Of the evening
was the College girls. II 1t were
not for them, life would be dry indeed;
we wish that they could be with us
every evening. Visitors: we Phi
Deltans wish you many future even
ings in our hall.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-22
MOUNTAIN VOLUNTEER BAND

The Mountain Volunteer Band was
unusually fortunate in securing for
their program Sunday two speakers
who have really met and overcome
difficult rural problems.
The first speaker, Charles b.
Anderson, told Of his plans for work
i'm rural communities. He assured
the Band that they will work out
many plans which will seem good
TO them, but will fail in practice.
The second speaker, Miss Fern
Sinkey, who graduated from the
College Department in 1911, has been
teaching in Harlan County for the
past two years. The report Of her
work gave many of the members
new vision and a deeper desire to
see their plans realized.
Next Sunday, the meeting will be
led by the Rev. C. s. Knight. Every
member is urged to be present and
take a part.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-22
Foundation Column
FOUNDATION SCHOOL DOING
THINGS
BY Marie Brannaman, Of the Eighth
Grade, First Division

Grade, First Division
Some weeks ago the Eighth Grade
First Division visited Professor
Smiths home. The purpose Of this
visit was TO look at some furniture
he had which was made from the
poles of sasafrass.
IL was very interesting TO hear
him tell Of one piece he had recently
made which was a small table. The
material required for this table was
only some small sasafrass poles, and
perhaps not more than penny's
worth of nails. There were many
more beautiful pieces OF furniture
made Of this material. President and
Mrs. Frost accompanied us on this
trip, they too approved OF this idea
and suggestion was made that our
class would try the same work.
Last Monday morning Mrs. Marsh
with her class went TO the mountains
for the poles, II we had waited I'M
I'll later in the spring the sap would
be rising and this would cause the
bark TO peel of and spoil the looks
Of the furniture. We brought our
wagon back loaded with sasafrass
poles ready 10 begin the work, and
some day soon we will be busy max
ing some Of the furniture. One boy
from our division went home at
Christmas time and made small
table and porch chair. He found
the work was very interesting and
wondered why there was so few
people that were interested in work
of this kind. He also found that he
could make IL a profitable business.
Professor Smith will show us how
to make the furniture and soon we
hope 10 have some pieces TO show
what we can do in this line OF
work. Chairs, tables, couches and
other things can be made which are
artistic and very much more in
keeping with log house or bunga-
low than the polished furniture
which costs so much. We hope TO
see many Of these beautiful pieces
in the homes Of our students.
At a loom in another part OF the
house sat the lady Of the home
her own linen towels, couch
covers. etc, for use as well as for
decorations. We Foundation girls
hope soon TO be taught 10 weave
lhese beautiful things for our own
homes and also to see, too, the boys
the looms.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-22
J. J. Greenleaf,
Master Commissioner.

left for Jellico Mr.. Ford persuad-
ed our Instructor 10 venture out for
a bite OF supper. Things did not
end with this, however, for our host
led us unresisting TO box seats at
the Bijou Theatre, where we enjoyed
a lively, wholesome vaudeville
and moving picture-show. Thus
passed the memorable day, brought
TO a close by our departure on the
midnight train for Berea.
II was not in the actual gifts OF
his hospitality alone that Mr.. Ford
endeared himself TO us. By winning
affability, his genial warm-heart-
edness and his good fellowship he
proved himself just the sort of man
we might expect the father OF such
a lad as Fred, our sterling school
mate. TO be. The negative team,
therefore, Joins heartily in the SEN
timent expressed by Professor Cum
bingham: well. we didn't get the
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-22

ALPHA zETA OPEN MEETING

Saturday night, Alpha Zeta enter.
tanned her friends and sympathizer,
with a remarkable treat in the form
Of an open meeting. The program
was similar TO those Of the regular
weekly meetings, the purpose beine
10 exhibit TO visitors all the phases
Of Alpha Zeta's work. The program
as a whole showed remarkable
ability on the part Of those who
participated and displayed real
talent along literary lines. The
music of the Alpha Zeta Orchestra
was of the highest rank and was
thoroughly enjoyed by all. The pro-
gram of the evening follows:
4. Roll Call
2. Song: America"
3. Prayer, Professor Edwards
4. Welcome Address, President
Calhoun
8. Selection, Alpha Zeta Orchestra
9. Grafton, Jeter p. Riddle
Z. Short story, Paul DeGroot
8. Debate, Resolved: that the stu
dent body Of Berea College
should publish a school paper.
Affirmative, Boyd Collins; Mega
tive, Roy Z. Bell
Q. Selection, Alpha Zeta Orchestra
10. Original Comedy Sketch, THE
Evolution of a Berea Student"
II. Selection, Alpha Zeta Orchestra
President Calhoun welcomed the
visitors in a very pleasing manner.
The next number, an grafton by Mr..
showed deep thought and a
good knowledge of his subject. The
short story by Mr.. DeGroot was ex-
interesting and held the
audience spell-bound 10 the last.
The question for discussion in the
1ebate Of the evening was one OF
vital local interest and tire speakers
brought forth in good, concise, ar
style, the pro and con.
The original comedy sketch given by
/ number of Alpha Zeta men, was
he feature of the evening. II show.
ID extraordinary ability in dramatic
and presentation. Frank
scott, the leading character, in the
art of "Rube persimmons" kept the
audience convulsed with laughter,
While Leonard Fielder, William
Merrill Sondles and Robert
EDWARDS as sports" and Seldom
,ary as MARY Styce" helped to
make the production success. The
'rogram was pronounced by all to
Ne the best ever given and indicates
'rogress for old Alpha Zeta.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-22
COMMISSIONERS SALE
Stephens & Muncy, Plaintiffs,

II. +. Marcum & Co., Defendants.

II. +. Marcum 4 Co, Defendants.
As directed by a judgment enter
ed in the above styled action by the
Madison Circuit Court at its Febru-
AIRY term, 1917, the undersigned will
on Saturday, March 3ist, 1917, at or
about 200 O'Clock p. m, for the pur-
pose OF making the sum OF si772yOO,
sell TO the highest and best bidder,
on the premises, the following prop
erty: house and lot on Chestnut
Street, in Berea, KY. beginning on
the northwest corner OF Lee Millions
line, and adjoining the Smith lot,
Silas Williams line. ETC., being the
same property conveyed TO A. Isaacs
by Mary Gabbard by deed recorded
in Deed Book 70, page 238.
Terms.-Said sale will be held on
a credit Of six months, the purchaser
TO execute bond with approved Sc
curity, bearing six per cent. inter-
est from day OF sale and secured by
lien retained on the property sold.
All bidders should arrange before
the sale 10 have bondsmen ready 10
execute bond as soon as sale is con-
cluded.
lad. 39.) J.J. Greenleaf,
Master Commissioner.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-22

The meeting Of the Y. w. C. A.
Sunday night was taken up by the
delegates reports from the State
Conference which was held in Mil
lersburg March Off. The Berea
delegation, Misses Eunice Pearson,
Elizabeth Hunt, Mary Lewis, Helen
Bowman, Lou Elliot and Fairy Settle.
was the second largest present; and
report the conference as being one
OF the largest of its kind ever held
in Kentucky. The Y. w. C. A. feels
that IL is prepared to do better work
after having come in closer touch
with other associations Of the State
through the convention and invites
the cooperation Of every young
woman Of the Institution.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-22
Vocational Column
GIFTS OF DESTINY

Destiny plays q varied little game
in this brief Life Span Of yours.
To you she hands Opportunities and
Responsibilities that II used and as
sumed breed other Responsibilities
and Opportunities certain 10 sweep
you on up, though you see not the
value nor the purpose.
Destiny gives Her Gifts 10 those
who give 10 Destiny.
Every earnest effort you make
changes the history OF all events as
far as you are concerned. And the
very moment each new event knocks
at your door you are handed the Gift
Of Destiny allotted 10 you. But not
all the Gifts Of Destiny are pleasant
Gifts. Some come in the shape OF
great Disappointments, while others
come as great Opportunities. Each
is contributary so that you must
Accept the gifts Of Destiny and use
them as they were intended.
You are man or woman OF Des-
tiny. Every one is. but the measure
Of your success or greatness depends
only on your ability 10 take things
as they come. Without whining
or complaining. and make the most
Of every happening, knowing full
well that every happening happens
that you may the better make things
happen.
The total and final results OF the
Gifts OF Destiny depends upon you
and you alone.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-22
UNITED CHAPEL

The united student body was ad-
dressed Sunday night in the College
Chapel by Samuel w. Grathwell who
is giving his service in the interest
Of National Prohibition. The sub
ject OF his lecture was "Boose and
the Boy" A number OF the evils
resulting from the use Of alcoholic
drinks were discussed, and his hear
ers were made 10 see some OF the
horrible scenes Of q drunkard's life
which led them TO a stronger deter
mination 10 fight for the great cause
Of prohibition.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-22

the close OF the debate, when we
were feeling anything but happy.
Mr.. Ford's CHEEKY voice rang out /:
Come on boys Let's go down
town for a beefsteak feed |" Need
less TO say. we did not need urging.
With our opponents and several
other Maryville College men (four-
teen in ALL we wended our way
restaurant-ward. Here the feed"
the cheerful presence OF our host
and good news from Berea, made us
forget in large measure, our dis
appointment. Some time after mid
night we babe Mr.. Ford goodbye,
believing that we should not see
him again on the trip.
Our surprise may we'll be imagin-
ed when, as the train for Knoxville
slowed down somewhat at a point
where repairs were being made.
Mr.. Ford bounded through the car.
shouted: Meet me at 1915 at the
Hotel Akin" and, without giving
US time for reply, jumped of the
rear OF the moving train. We were
glad enough 10 meet him at the place
specified, i. e. all except Professor
Cunningham, who by this time was
quite i'll and was confined 10 his
hotel room all day. A good dinner
and q tour OF inspection OF the
business district of Knoxville al
forded us a pleasant afternoon.
Then, after Fenwick and Siler had
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-22
HATCH CHICKENS NOW
The Poultryman Makes His Greatest
Profit from Birds Hstched Before
the First Of Nay

The poultryman makes his great
est profit from chickens which are
Matched before May 1. The early
Matched cockerels are sold as broil-
ers when the broiler market is nj its
best. The food Of late Matched broil-
ers brings prices down and con-
gests the market. The greater re-
turns received from early Matched
broilers go far toward defraying the
cost Of raising Of the pullets. These
pullets in turn begin laying when
there is the greatest shortage OF
strictly fresh eggs.
Still more important, early hatch
ed chickens grow more rapidly than
those Matched late in the season and
are much less likely 10 become sick.
The late Matched chickens always
are the first 10 catch cold and spread
disease throughout the flock. Chick
ems Matched late in the year will
not mature before cold weather and
usually will not lay until well into
the winter, or even toward spring.
This means that they will have 10
be fed and carried over for several
months at constant expense, with
no return, and this at time when
feed is at its highest.
The early Matched pullets can be
developed 10 large extent on range.
and a saving in grain feed is possible
in this way.
The highest producing pullets are
those which begin laying early. To
get into the 2OO-egg class a pullet
must lay 60 or more eggs before
March 4. In order 10 do this, pull
lets must be Matched before May 4,
so that they will begin laying by
the fist OF November. In the section
Of the country north OF the Ohio
River IL is advisable 10 begin hatch
ing not later than March and 10
continue Matching at intervals thru
March and April. so that pullets OF
different ages will be coming on,
and the broilers will not all be ready
FOR market at the same time.
The American breeds plymouth
Wyandottes, Rhode Island Reds,
etc. should be Matched earlier than
The Mediterranean breeds. such as
The Leghorns. Minorcas. ETC., because
hey take about one month longer
10 mature. Pullets Of the American
breeds will begin laying at about
months Of age. and those of the
breeds at about 8
II is often difficult TO get enough
)roody hens TO set the eggs early.
This may be partly overcome by
setting the earliest eggs in an in
'ubator and putting those eggs I'M
Ter hens in few days before they
ire ready TO hatch. A hen usually
IAN brood from one and one-half
o two times as many chickens as
he will hatch, so that additional
chickens Matched in the incubators
IAN also be given 10 hens which
ire Matching eggs az the same time.
Early Matching will produce more
'ggs in the fall and winter, while q
arger proportion OF hens will get
'roody early in the spring. thus
the necessary circle for
arly fall egg production.
hrly Matched chickens are by
ar the most profitable in every
way.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-22

The Y. M. C. A. meeting in Upper
Chapel Sunday night was led by
Prof. Lewis, who spoke on the sub
ject, "A Mans Religion" He showed
that service and personal purity
were the essentials necessary for q
true Christian life, but the living Of
a clean life is a MANS job and can
only be done by the close relation
ship with God through Jesus Christ
as an ideal.
There are yet some extra seats
and you should Ill one next Sunday.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-22
MODEL COTTAGE LUNCHEON

The teachers and girls who stay
in Model Cottage served a very de-
licious luncheon to a number Of their
friends Saturday evening in celebra-
tion OF st. Patrick's Day. After the
luncheon, those present retired TO
the guest-room where the hour was
brought to pleasant close with q
number OF amusing and entertain
ing games.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-22
ORATORICAL CONTEST

The annual Prohibition Oratorical
Contest given In the College Chapel
Wednesday, March IA. under the
auspices OF the Berea organization
OF the |. p. A. was we'll attended; the
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-22
KINGS REGIMENT SOCIAL

Monday evening in the Gymnasi-
um, the members OF the Kings
Regiment spent a social hour to-
gether. After several interesting
games were played. the remaining
time was taken up by a number Of
very helpful short talks by Drs.
Raine and Roberts, Rev. C. s.
knight and others.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-22

four speakers, Charles Lark of the
College Department, who won first
place, Rufus Morgan of the Academy
who won second place, Bradley Kin
caid, of the Foundation Department,
who won third place, and Roy
Creech Of the College Department
showed by their well-rendered ora
tions that they had given long and
careful study to the subject.
Much interest was added TO the
program by a cornet solo by William
Campbell, accompanied by Carroll
ROBBIE and a selection by the quar-
tet.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-22
FRENCH PIGMoN DIES

French Pigmon Of the Vocational
who was confined TO
the College Hospital for several days,
died Monday morning as a result
Of an operation. His father and q
brother OF Knott County came and
took the body home for burial last
afternoon.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-22

APPRECIATION

| In a certain Northern automobile
concern one of the inovations in ef-
fciency is what is known as the Pro-
gressive System. They have room
probably quarter Of mile long, and
track running the whole length oil
il. In the center of this track is q
revolving chain, driven by a motor
located at the end of the room
which causes the chain TO revolve
at rate Of about two inches a min
ute. On the track are a great many
iron trucks, which are so connected
/ by cogs with the chain in the cen
ter of the track as TO cause the
trucks TO move when the chain is
propelled by the motor. On these
trucks semi-flnished automobile
GLASSES and bodies are placed to re-
ceive their finishing touch. One
man puts rim on the wheel, an
other tightens a nut on the wind
shield, while another puts straps on
the top-and so on. Each man has
his particular work. The work Of
the man who puts on the nut is
really just as important, from the
standpoint of the finished product
as is the man who test the motor.
Also each mans work is appreciated
alike.
In every society, organization, or
community there is a Progressive
System-unless the locality has
long since ceased to throb. There
is a track, which we might call
Duty. There is a chain which we
might call Thrift. There is q motor
whose power is too immense TO
name. There are men whom we
might call Progressives. Some are
professional men, others are BUSH
ness, while there are others who
are artisans. The work of one is
just as important as the work of
the other, from the standpoint OF
a finished product. But here we find
that appreciation is not the same.
The community thinks as its leaders
think. The doctor says. II save mems
health" The lawyer says. IL save
mems chattels." The preacher says,
Il save mems souls" The artisan
says, II save them ALL" Each one
thinks he is THE ONE. But in the
final analysis we find that one is
as necessary TO the other as the ele-
ments which compose a compound.
And so each should receive only
DUE appreciation.
These analOgies have a local con-
nection, or should have. In the |
System Of Berea College !
We have various men who are
equally important in the life OF the !
school. Each man has his part, but
not every man gets his DUE ap-
probation. For instanct, during the
recent preparation for the Mary
vile debate there was a certain
nan Of our midst who gave I'M
Of his time, energy, and
ability to the PRONUNCIATION of plans
o defray the debater's expense to
Naryville. He was as important 10
he success OF the undertaking as
vas Hamilton in the first Cabinet
II the United States. This enthusi-
lstic, loyal, energetic. unselflsh. yet
reserved and retiring Acad-
myite was OrvilleRamey. THOUGHT
s A GREAT APPRECIATION. 1T
IVES.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-22

Snakes In South Africa fear the SEC
rotary bird and viii even crawl away
from Its shadow. This bird devours
snakes and can easily kill . reptile
twice Its size.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-22

decision, but we got something much
better than a dozen decisions-we
made the acquaintance OF a Real
Man"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-02
Be Careful il, Using
Soap on Your Hail.

Most SOAPS ana prepared shampoo
contain too much alkaH, which is very
injurious, "a it dries the scalp and
makes the hair brittle.
The best thing TO use Is fe>. pls".
mulsiiied cocoanHt oh. for It is para
and entirely groaseless Its very
cheap, and beats the most expensive
soaps or anything else all to pieces.
You can get this at any drug store.
and a few ounces viii last the who,e
family for Months.
S1mHty moigtGU the hair WITH water
and rub it in, about teaspoonful Is
all that is required. Il makes an
abundance Of rich, creamy lather
cleanses thoroughly, and rinses ont
easily The hair dries quickly and
evenly and is soft, fresh Ioofing
bright, fluffy, wavy and oasv TO han
lie. Pesides it loosens and takes ont
every particle Of dust, dirt ami dan.
iru6.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-02
STATE MAY HELP
RELEASED FELONS

Springfield, H., Feb, To ge
away from the old idea OF burde1!ne
a bill with a volume OF dry legal an.
technical phrases is the aim OF Sen
ator Harold c. Kessinser of Aurora
When his Helping Hand" bin de.
signed TO aid conyicts in securing EN-.
ployment Immediately after their re-.
lease, was advanced TO third reading
in the senate Thursday it contained
the words going straight" Senator
John DALEY OF Peoria. rose 10 inQuir,
just what was meant by going
straight"
Going straight means just exact
" what is says. replied Senator Kess-
niger q used that phrase so any
body, whether he was a lawyer or
not could read the bin and under
stand it,"
The bill was reported our Of the
committee fayorably II provides tina,
the state employment bmeu shall se.
cure the names Of all conyicts in III
nois penitentiaries ninety days before
they are released ana that the bureau
make immediate efforts to secure
them positions SO they can go to wor.
Immediately after they get their free
tom. 1t carries no appropriation for
he additional work Of the employ.
nent bureau.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-02
Shooting WIFI a Revolver.

Very few people. even accomplished
shots, imow how revolver ought ia
lic handled
Troops are taught in aiming never
70 look at the weapon at au, Uut 10
eecp thcis eyes on the object TO la
Struck. In quick firing. ana especially
IN siootin& from horseback. much bet
ter results are obtained IN this way.
\ nam throwing stone does not
loot, at his hand. Neither does BIZ.
lard player sight along his cue Tie
same rules apply to the use If short
weapons. Men have been trained To
shoot excellently at mark when their
pistol sights were hidden.
Nearly any one can sight pistol cor
rcctIy' the inaccuracy Of the aim bein,
due to the trembling Of the hands be-
FORE the trigger is pressed. By hiding
the sight the temptation 10 hold TOO
long is removed, and the first aim, gen.
orally the most accurate, is preserved.
--Pearsons