Vol. XVI No. 9 Thanksgiving at Highacres BY RALPH MHITMER Mhat are you thankful for? This question is designed to arrest our attention and motivate us to review some of the blessings that make up the spiritual patterns of our lives* It is interesting to note that the word "thank" is derived from the Anglo-Saxon word "think" ) and the relationship of the words is still evident today. If we are forgetful ) we are unthankful; if we are inconsiderate, we are un grateful. As we celebrate Thanksgiving tomorrow ) would it not be a good idea to do some thinking - thinking about our obligation to express our thankfulness to Almighty God for the manifold mercies we expect and enjoy. We are generally thankful for'life, health and strength; for food, clothing and freedom. Specifically, however, as students of the Pennsylvania State Univer city, we should be thankful for the opportunity to further our education and the possibility of serving our church, community and humanity in general in the near future. Truly, the Psalmist of old epitomized the essential characteristics of personal thanksgiving when he exclaimed, Bless the Lord, omy soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases, Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies; Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle'sq Psalm 103: 1 - 15. Think and then thank. You Should Have Been There The Music Room Concert, a semi-monthly affair, was held on Monday evening at 8:00 P. M. in the Music Room, Five instructors, five students and four res idents of Hazleton attended the affair. Mr. Steel, our own talented musician and composer came early. Those who came early had the privilege of hearing Kinder totenlieder by Gustav Mahler. The first selection was a Septetby Hummel, a contemporary of Hayden and Beethoven and the second sel&ction was the Resurrection Symphony by Sustov Mahler. The music was very impressive and the listeners reg istered a favorable response indeed, Mr. Steel was supremely happy,for Mahler is his favorite composer. Miss Garbrick is planning to play The Messiah by George Handel at the next Music Room Concert. It is tentatively plged for Decemberll. It do hoped a cap— acity crowd will gather to hear this great work of art. Gourmet's Delight There is one thing that I really enjoy about holidays: foods INhert I sit down to Thanksgiving Dinner, be all prepared to stuffmy self to r,4y ears, (Itm going to fast all day Wednesday so I can eat more On Thursday). First I'll spoon the warm "Minestrone" to my lips and let it trickle slow ly down my throat so that all my taste buds get in on the treat, Next, The "Raviolis? * One at a time ' I'll chew each morsel an many times as possible so that the tempting tast of the cheese and t9mato sauce: reaches my brain's taste detector, The tender ”Braggiolv will melt in ply overstuffed mouth s but the rich mine will make it slide easily to its destination• The vinegar and garlic dressing on the lettuce salad mill give the sausage and the chicken thet extra added del ectable flavor, Nope, I just can't wait for the big feast. Incidentally, I won't miss the turkey------Do you blame me? HAZLETON COLLEGIAN Special Thanksgiving Edition The Pennsylvania State University Center Highacres, Hazleton, Pennsylvania November 24,1953
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