THE STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE, FARMVILLE, VIRGINIA Volume VI
ALPHA DELTA RHO FOUNDERS DAY PROGRAM Dr. Easter Makes Address
THE ROTUNDA, WEDNESDAY APRIL 14, 102(-
NUMBER 23
MAJOR OFFICERS FOR YEAR 1926-21 ELECTED R< suit of /.'< PI nt Election*
At no other time during the year At eight p. m. on Saturday night dues one theme of interest draw so in the College auditorium, the Joan closely together the Student Body as Circle of the Alpha Delta Rho socithe dates for noirinations and elecety had its Founders Day program. tions for major offices. The results The speaker of the occasion was Dr. of the recent nominations showed I). R. Easter, of Washington and Lee that the very best material had beta Uniersity, Department of Romance considered, and he elections gave us, Languages and Assistant Dean. one and all, the feeling that each orFollowing is the program of the ganization would be held together night: next year by the strength and char1. introduction, Dr. J. L. Jarman acter. Our organizations hold a most 2. Spirit of Joan of Arc, Mr. J. M. important place in our life at school, Grainger and to be really worth while there 3. Leadership in action, Dr. D. C. must be high standards and ideals Wilson, Hampden-Sidney. by which every organization is judg4. Violin Solo, Olive Smith Rowman ed. We have no doubts as to the qualiDr. I). B. Easter, 5. Address, fications of every girl elected in filWashington and Lee ling perfectly her position—we are Dr. Jarman in his introductory satisfied with our leaders and will be talk gave a brief history of the orever ready to lend a helping hand to ganization as well as of our college. each one of them, that our major orHe showed us that as any great inganizations may cooperatively fulfill stituion grows its parts grow along their mission. with it and with the better things Results of elections: here must come some one thing that President student Government, will draw all the parts together. Dr. Virginia Vincent Jarman said that as the school had President V. \V. ('. A., grown the need had been felt for an Rosalind Harrell organisation which would recognize President Athletic Association, the highest type of scholarship. Juekiv Woodson This need was met in the establishEditor Virginian, ment of Pi Kappa Omega. As the JOAN OF ARC Sara Fox school enlarged, its leaders became Editor Rotunda. more numerous and for some time Edith Com well "MICE AND MEN" TO BE PREstudents and faculty of the school VIRGINIA SPRING CONFERHISTORY OF ALPHA DELTA SENTED BY DRAMATIC CLUB Student QoVCiiiinent hae felt that there should be some RHO ENCE MEETS IN FARMVILLE Vice-President g one organization where the leaders 0 Second Production a Delightful Seof various groups could come together Virginia Ellis From time to time different girls During the week-end of April 9— quel to "Prunella" Secretary, and discuss and solve school prob- 11, the Virginia Spring Conference in this school have felt a definite Ma hi I Croseclosc lems, so the organization Alpha Del- met in State Teachers College, Farm- need for an organization on this cam-, Do you remember the fantastic, Treasurer ta Rho was formed. The Joan Circle ville. The purpose of such a con- pus which should seek to bring toone was added because of the fact that ference is to furnish training, know- gether the outstanding leaders from delightful "Prunella" that for Betty Hopkins night ook us all with a carefree Campus League Chairman, the spirit of Joan is our leading spirt ledge, and inspiration to new Y. W. the various college activities for the Polly Stallard. in this school. In closing Dr. Jarman C. A Cabinet members who will carry purpose of carrying out constructive Pierrot and a haunting, sweet Pierlaughter Freshman Representative, said that he felt the organization on Association work during the com- programs in the field of leadership. rette into a shadow, and y ley llait would be of inmmeasurable good in ing year. To this end the girls have been grop- land? If you remember that, surely the school and that not only would We were fortunate in having with ing in the dark, as it were, until last you know how to anticipate the secV. W.C. A. it be of aid to the organizations but us a number of notable personages spring when a group; after ascer- ond production of the Dramatic Club, I'ndc igiai'i ate Representative, to every individual student, since of national fame. Mr. George Collins, taining that there was a distinct need "Mice and Men," to be given Friday, Margaret Cobb each student is eligible providing Miss Willa Young, Miss Katherine for an organization of this nature, April 23rd. "Mice and Men" is a ro- Vice-President, she comes up to the qualifications of Alston, and Miss Katherine New- not only on this campus but on others mantic comedy by Madeline Lucette' Alice Carter leadership. kirk. Their talks were heard with become organized into what has come Pyley—at least it is a comedy in that Secretary, Mr. James M. Grainger, in his keen and pleasurable interest and to be known as the Joan Circle of on the surface it is sprightly, airy, Elra Headley satirical. However, it isn't the laugh-1 Treasurer, talk on the Spirit of Joan, brought many valuable, worthwhile ideas Alpha Delta Rho. out the fact that the first suggestion were gained from discussions among This group selected as its most ter moments or contagious chuckles Maude Baptist so often, of this school adopting Joan of Arc the members of the entire conference capable adviser and active member, that the play occasions i audience Aiaiitanl K II or as its patron saint was made by Miss and in small discussion groups. Miss Florence H. Stubbs, without which endca.es it to an Maria Bristow in nineteen fourteen. Two special features of the con- whose help and advice the perfection whenever presented. It is the magEvelyn Dulaney |.;,|I|(1| Ho sopke of the admirable charac- ference were a drive to Hampden- of this organization would not hav*. netic personality of the unusual \-(.u. Mark Embury; it is the appealing teristics of Joan, the leader and the Sidney, and a Blue Ridge supper in been possible. I.miise Foster "Little splendid embodiment of these ideals the Tea Room Saturday evening. The rather extensive investigation face and pert lonliness of \'ii i/ninni in Alpha Delta Rho. In conclusion he The conference included delegates for the purpose of inquiring into the Britain"; it is the depth of emotion Businei Mai iger expressed the hope that through this from S. T. C. Harrisonburg, S. T. C. work of other organizations of this that always creeps out of the lines Virginia Graves forceful r play into, organization the spirit of Joan would Fredericksburg, Lynchburg College, nature on other campuses, was car- of a dramatically , .J < Literary hditor be permeated even more than ever William and Mary, and Randolph- '. ried on and completed before the end the personnel ot an audience. Evelyn Beekham You'll like "Mice and Men" because into the soul of our school. of last session. Macon Womans College. Art Editoi In his talk on leadership in action The following questionnaire was of its play merit—and it will rather The program: Louise Costen, Dr. Wilson said that he thought the sent to sixteen colleges and univcrsi startle you with the amount of sub .. .. Friday nt in a Ath'tic Alpha Delta Rho would mean the 6:00 Supper ties throughout the south and east: tie understanding and character inyour campus terpretation the Dramatic Club girls "ice-Prceldeni same thing for girls colleges that 7:.'JO—8 Devotions Miss Willa Young I. What society on "ilme White are putting into it. You'll not soon the Omicron Delta Kappa has for 8—9 "What Kind of Folk are Chil- recognizes leadership? l 1 forget Louise Brewer's portrayal of ' ' "''"' boys. On showing what very splendid ians to be?" Mr. Collins IT. How does it function in courier Edith A km Embury, the scholar, who work that organization has done for 9:00 Informal reception in Lounge, tion with your society that recogniz- ! Mark Trea i Wets from the lower (lass a young es scholarship? the colleges in which it has a chapSaturday Gwendolyn 11 only orphan whom he plans to educate Ill What scholastic standards are ter, Dr. Wilson gave examples from 7:30 Breakfast. according to an ideal system and — Hampden-Sidney. The organization 8:45—9 Devotions Miss Willa Young required in your leadership organizaContinued page \\, Col. li Head The Rotunda! Ciiiitiininl /nig, l, Col. '.\ Continued page 2 Col. I! (Continued on last page)
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The .loan Circle of Alpha Delta Wasn't the Easter holiday almost p>od to be true'.' All the girls Rho wishes i" take this opportunity
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I thiii went home had ;i wonderful va'ation and the girls who stayed here i enjoyed the holiday squally as much. .lust imagine few or no street rules to abide by, permission to go to the moives every night and to Shannon'* afterward. And some girls, for the first time, visited the post office oil .Main Street I And the food! Why enough can't he said about it. The girls haven't stopped raving yet. i Mrs. Jamison and Mrs, I'eery surely 1 must be mind readers for they gave the girls just exactly what they
ROTUNDA STAFF Editor-in-Chief LUCY HAILE OVERBEY, '27 Assistant Editor EDITH CORNWELL, '27 Hoard of Editors Literary Fannie Rowe Rrown '2.S Humorous, Bessie M. Riddle '27 News _. Mary Alice Rlanton. '28 Athletic __ Evelyn Dulaney, '28 wanted. Reporters 11 was the grandest feeling to knowFrances Jones, '2* Margaret Fowkr '29 that when the bells raiiK they did Frances Sale, '27 Adrienne Richards, '28 ' not mean "Go to chapel" or "(Jo to Proof-Reader Class". This may all seem like a fairy Margaret Lewis Steames, '26 jtorj. hit really it isn't. Managers Everybody enjoyed the holiday to Bus. Mgr., __ Evelyn Beckham Cir. Mgr., __ Virginia Craves its fullest extent and we give our istant. Virginia W. Boxley Assistant, __ Virginia Hodgson lincerest thanks and appreciation to
to express its appreciation to Miss Miner. Mr. McCorkle, Mr. Grain] the members of Pi Kappa Omega and others, who have given invaluable aid, and without whose help it would have been impossible to complete the organization of the circle.
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Dr. Wilson said that association be-1 tween faculty and student in solving problems was very necessary and or& ganizations of this type bring his association and help solve problems in the safest, sanest manner. Leadership in action must be brought into Ilitfh Grade Toilet Articles Tj pints Klsie Cibson Mary Kelly, Helen Colin, Mildred Morris Dr. .farman for K'vinjj us four days an organization of the type toward High Grade Stationery in which we could play, rest or spend Miss Ada Bierbower, Alumnae Editor; which Alpha Delta Rho is striving. High Grade Drugs & Medicines in any way wo chose. Dr. Easter's address was as folFarmville, Va. lows: We »re always «la<l to publlHh any desirable article or communication that FACULTY TAKK OFF HOWLING "Ladies and gentlemen ami especialSUCCESS may be sent to us. We wish. howev< r, to call attention to the fact that unly ladies, my subject was not Bent to signed correspondence will not be published. me in the correspondence that I had If you missed it—you missed a The Rotunda Invites letters of comment, criticism, and suggestions from its —F. xpert at— with you. When I received the honor readers upon its manner of pres.ntlng and treating them A letter, to reeeivt yood laugh and an evening of real of being with you tonighl 1 wrote CLEANING AND PRESSING consideration, must contain the name and address of the writer. These will fun. Even the Faculty couldn't resist to ask what I must speak about and the temptation to laugh at themnot be published if tho writer object! to the publication. he answer was "twenty minutes': so All matters of business should be addressed to the Business Manager, and selves. Not all of them were reprethat's just what I am going to speak all other matter should come to the Editor-in-Chief. Complaints from sub- sented, owing to a lack of students about. scribers as rogunls Irregularities In the dellverr of The Rotunda, will be ap- who were capable of doing them My real subject is 'Association and justice, but those who saw it know Dealers in preciated. What it Stands for." that Dr. Jarman (Mary Alice BlanConfectioneries, Fruits, BlankOmicron Delta Kappa, to which Dr ton) really got the cooperation he Books, Stationery, School asked for in the teaching of "Little Wilson and I have the hoimr of beSupplies Boy Blue", for Mr. Bowman (Peggy longing, was founded a Washington ' Lou Btearnes) asked his class to find and Lee University in 1014. Chap' its "propodelic values", Mr. Grainger have been installed in various universities and Colleges until there are (Lucy Halle Overbey) looked for the "fundamental message", while Miss now about fifteen chanters of OmiWILL FIX YOl'R SHOES We cannot gel I >avis (Virginia Graves) found it to cron Delta Kappa. WHILE YOU WAIT he "a leal gem." Miss Russell (Jack- away from the matter of association; Best Workmanship and Leather ie Woodson) looked for the details. don't we each have our own partiUsed | BUCh as the number of buttons on his cular friends and those we like to be coat. Of course, Miss Craddock (Iz/.y with? There must be a union to BC- | Payne) had her class make direct complish anything. Most of the orcompact ovale. Miss Wheeler (Lucy ganizations that we have in the colleges* have been tor a very definite HOW OTHER SCHOOLS KEEL TOWARD ORGANIZATIONS Uaile Overbey) insisted that the corn purpose, a purpose of their own. Softs, Coats, Blouses, Dry Goods must not stand in a straight line, as and Notions (IE THE TYPE OF ALPHA DELTA RHO. it spoiled the dramatic effect. Miss That is where I believe Omicron Del"The Ladies Specialty Shop" Millican (Betty Hopkins) made "I.it- ta Kappa and Alpha Delta Rho have FARMVILLE, VIRGINIA "They (the members of Omicron Delta Kappa) have been ex- j tie Boy Blue" the subject of her man- just a little—if you will pardon me ceedingly influential in giving tone and character to the student ual training lesson and Mr. McCorkle using slang- 'edge' over the rest of activities and creating a finer spirit on the campua. I regard . (Eleanor Bennett) did his best to them. Such organizations as these GO TO Omicron Delia Kappa as a highly useful organization. It stands analyse the horn according to its stand for something outside of selI' r the righl iTiing, and it is. 1 belteve, held in greater esteem chemical constituents. Other members fishness; they bring together the by the itudenl body thsn any other college organization." of the faculty did their share towards leaders of the various groups; they For Eats of All Kinds .! hn II. 1 atue, Dean of College Faculty, giving their classes the full benefit aid in bringing about a friendly reToasted Sandwiches, 10c | of learning about "Little Boy Blue", lationship between member of the Homemade Pies Johns Hopkins University.- ' according to the subject that they different groups and thus by know- j Ing each other the members of one "Nn organization in Center College means more to the best were teaching. group learn to like- the members of life of the institution than Omicron Delta Kappa. 1 have noticed UPSTAIRS thai every man asked to i>; me a member counts himself honor* POTTS ELECTED PRESIDENT another group and all work together for a common good. You cannot | de and feels thai he is obligated to make whatevei contribution OP SENIOR CLASS know a man and hate him. I am so he can to 'I ! highesl welfare <»t' his Alma .Mater." FINE MILLINERY u.-ed to being around boys that I will James II. Ilowlett, PropessciT of English. Junior Clatt EUett Officer* for Comhae to ask you to pardon me everyCentre College inn Year time I say the word 'man' just member that everytime I say 'man' '111K SPIRIT or .IOAN. On Saturday. April Hi, the Junior I am embracing ■ woman. In assoi iaions like Omicron Helta Clasi met to elect the officers for the A i" anl girl of Prance became the gr ateal woman in Senior clMI of 1027. Th« elections Kappa and Alpha Delta Rho we the world's history. II wasn'1 iusl an accid nl il didn'1 iusl hapheld earlier than usual this year should be careful of two things: first. ne for thru h r love of God and her fellowman she became Bl Virginia Vincent, the former see that the leaders belong; second, a devot< l t hristian. As a Christian she learned to watch and to lidetlt, has been chosen as the see that no one is elected through Established 1868 lisen, m ether v i wh< h< was iusl a child she tuned her future president of the Student Body. : noliticinjf—if he or she can be useful The Confidence of the Communithoughts with God so thai when He Btruck a chord ii vibrated The following otlicers were elected: for the common good, then he should ty for Over Half a Century belong to such an organization. Their in her s. id. ,M fist she refused to heed the call but Bl last she President Virginia Potts j motto should be 'Nobl* tee Obligt'. Finest Toilette Requisites Drugs ga\ e her! If ui) to Cod and al His Lidding saved her c imtry. LatVicc-lV (drnelia Dickinson and Stationery er in lifp she ".-I- forsaken bv Prance and burned at the stake. Secretary Ola Thomai BeeauH I ">„ what I im, l muii '<Farmville. —::— Virginia ■that I can In." Bui i •• thru lire centuries the mdn y of her has burned Treat urer Mary Ames it si If into the heart of the world. The Maid of Orleans, the gr Reporter Sara Spiers fid. wii.■< n e figure that she is. stands for gentleness, loyalty, With the whole-hearted COOpei at ion ( a loused charact) strer rth, bravery and all that is fine and big. Do we of the class there is no reason why Angr3 Mother—"My boy eayi you N ir Jean of rv wY\ i reigns supreme in our Ken:- i, the lenlOT class of 1087 should not Hall. Di ■ <■ as a ihool stand for the things thai Joan would have be one of the best and finest in the ■macks i bl i face and i demand an i planatlon!" us stand for. Allowing the real Joan to influence us we will be- history of his college. We Serve The Best
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ALPHA DELTA RHO "Kempy", a comedy full of unusual FRESHMEN WIN VOLLEY BALL ENTERTAINS humor and life was presented under CHAMPIONSHIP the auspices of the Farmville AlumOn Saturday. April 10 from 1:30 Just before the Easter holiday the nae of S. T. C.f and directed by Dr. ■6 o'clock, in the Student Building A very mixed green and white classes gained a Elizabeth Marshall. double victory over the upholders of cast of school girls, town people and Lounge, the members of the Joan Dr. Walmsley added much unusual-! Circle of the Alpha Delta Rho Sothe red and white. As a result the ness to the play since we are acus- ciety were the gracious hostesses at two "add" classes had to play against tomed to seeing plays of a different ■ tea. Those entertained were: Dr. each other tor the ten points to be east. Faster, of Washington and Lee I'ni awarded to the volley ball champions. The play was full of laughter and1 versity; Dr. and Mrs. Wilson, of The result of this game was in favor fun all the way through and our dig-' Hampden-Sidney; the members of of the Freshman class which Rave Omicron Delta Kappa, of Hampdenthem ten points toward the athletic nified history professor added much humor to the play sending the audi- Sidney College, and the members of cup. ence into gales of laughter at every Pi Kappa Omega, The first game, which was played between the Juniors and Seniors was speech. SENIOR DINNER The hero, Willard Hart, acted his an easy victory for the Juniors. The next game, played by the Freshmen part well even if he was so undecided In honor of their class day, the and Sophomores, proved to be a hard in his love affairs. Every part was a Senior class, with their honorary light which resulted in a victory for leading part and all made the play a member. Miss Mary Clary Miner. the Freshmen. The final game also very attractive and enjoyable one. held a "Dutch dinner" in the Tea The proceeds of over two hundred proved to be a hard fight, the score Room last Friday night. The loom finally ending 17—16 in favor of the dollars went to the Sundent Building was tastefully decorated with daffo"rats". This victory gave the class Fund. The alumnae and Dr. Marshall dils. Between courses school and class as well as the cast are to be conof '2'.' ten points toward the cup. n gratulated on their production of the *° & W9T* sun*. with Eleanor BenTrack very popular Kempy. . nett giving a few of her popular solo May the (ith will most probably be The Cast '. wtoctione. field day this year. This will be a The Ruth Benee Mrs. J. B. Wall dinner was so successful that telegraphic meet between the teachuntiI the Dad Bence Dr. J. E. Walmsley; >' Part in Jl"u'- tll(' Beniora ers colleges of Virginia and Farmhae vowed at ever Mrs. T. H. Fallwell', .v opportunity to ville is to be the headquarters! To Ma Bence have a S(,(ial Mecca Vicars gathering. make this day a success every girl Jane Wade Katherine Bence Virginia Venable I must "come out" and fight for two Zeta Tau wis Ben Wade ... Dr. W. J. Sydnor' h«s to announce the things. First, the school, second, her Kempy Willard Hart following new members: class. Watch the bulletin board for Frances Walmsley, Farmville. Y;i. Duke Merrill J. T. Doyne announcements of track practice. "Jim" Haile. Ocala, Florida Ham-ball Emmie Haile, Ocala, Florida BENEFIT CARD PARTY This year every class is going to Helen Hall, Crozet, Va. have a baseball team. Inter-class Although only a few of us have games will be staged in this event 'Mice and Men' to be Presented had the opportunity and pleasure of and ten points can be won toward the (Continued from Page One) visiting Monticello, many of us have CUp by the class baseball champion. Eeventually marry—but who finds This event and track will probably read about this beautiful home or j have seen pictures of it. No one can j his cold, calculating plans "gang decide the final winner of the cup do this without being impressed by ; atsray" when he loves that war.I this year. At present all classes are 1 the originality and magnificence of with a self-sacrificing love not even about evenly matched and all have its beauty. Then—when we go a step understandable to himself. And Loua chance. Which will be the winner? further and study the life of Jeffer- j >»e McCormick will bring you the Come out and play baseball and help son, we feel a real love for Monti-' dashing, romantic good—bad "Cap decide. cello, his home. i tain Lowell"—the kind of hero every For the past several years, the maiden dreams o'er! Of course, a TRAINING SCHOOL NEWS i ownership of Monticello has been in play without "Chubby Gray would I the hands of a private family and be as a repast without seasoning, so A- a stepping stone toward originalthough many people have wanted assuredly her Rodger Good lake furality in the field of literature the it to be a national or a state shrine, nishes seasoning wit galore! Anna Kindergarten wishes to announce its no definite movement towards purch- Gris Mclntosh, a new member of the flret attempt. Initiated by the childasing it has been inaugurated until Dramatic Club, is the bit of loneliness ren the following contribution was very recently. The State of Virginia "Little Britain" who can't help up■elected from the material given by did not feel that her financial state of setting "he plans o' mice and men." the four and five year olds. affairs justified the purchase of Mon- These are just a few of the represenSpring ticello. Consequently, this task was tative characters—the cast is large Springtime has come. left to organizations such as the and carefully trained. The flowers are growing In other words, if you want to see U. D. C, etc. The birds are singing and flying. a bit of real dramatic art, if you It view of this fact, a card party The trees are budding. want to spend an enjoyable evening, was given on Tuesday, April 13 in We are glad Spring is here. !the Recreation Hall of S. T. C. don't miss "Mice and Men." It's a Those who attended helped towards play, once seen, Farmville isn't goNATIONAL Y. W. C. A. CONthe purchase of Monticello and thus ing to soon forget! VENTION IN MILWAUKEE the purchase of a national shrine. ('hit nut i is Louise Brewer —E. P. P.. Mark Embury Rodger Goodlake Amanda (hay Pretident-Eleet to Attend Capt. George Lowell .Louise McGREETINGS TO ALPHA DELTA Cormick RHO Rosalind Harrell, President-elect Sir Harry Trimblestone Lucille of the Y. W. C. A. 1920-27, will atWright tend the National Convention which Pi Kappa Omega takes great pleasKit Barniger Kitty Reid is held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on ure in extending its congratulations Peter Virginia Grave* April 21-27. and best wishes to the Joan Circle of Polly Riddle This convention meets every two Alpha Kappa Rho. We feel that such Joanna Goodlake Mrs. Deborah Eleanor Bennett years and is composed of delegates an organization will be of inestimable Peggy ("Little Britain") Anna from leading Associations over the ' and unlimited value to our college, Oril Mclntosh whole United States. The convention ' and with such a splendid group of Matron (of the Foundling Hospital) or assembly is the legislative body of j members, which shall include the Beadle (of the Foundling Hospital) the Y W. C. A. while the National leaders here, there can be no doubt Mary Alice Blanton Hoard is the executive body. of its continued success. Be assured "Izzy" Payne Many persons of national and in- of our hearty cooperation,—now and Molly Orphans Virginia Boxh. ternational fame will be present. One always! Carrol Cromwell. "l/.y.y" Payne. interesting feature of the convention PI KAPPA OMEGA (Alpha Chap.) Lorah Brewer, Dorothy Pugh, will be a Pageant which will be com_,. Gertrude Quinn, Jack Draper. posed of more than three thousand J Gentlemen at the ball: Anne |Vn, . persons. if so, how many? Mebane Hunt, Virginia Pot! . Gertrude Jarman, Phyllis Joi "The doctor promised to have me A cynic is a pessimist who is opwalking in three weeks. And sure timistic about his pessimism. No indeed, Anne, Joan of AM waenough he did. Yesterday I had to not the wife of Noah and neither is Scotland Yard a playground. Ke&d Th« Rotund*! sell my car."
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THE ROTUNDA, WEDNESDAY APR1 LI l. L926 TEN WEEKS (Hi campus now for weeks For ten long weeks to ataj. For the impulse of one minute Of ■ far pail yesterday. Foi a poor Chesterfield Thai forgot to satisfy, I pay with a heavy heart And many a sorry sigh. Lonely and blue on campus, I think of late one night A hen how easy it would have been To tell that which was right.
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(Student during B discussion in Intro. Ed.) "Raising the requirements would be a good way to il- I got down on my knees luminate the poor student, wouldn't My prayers, I thought to say ;,•••• But I saw the path I traveled (Mrs. Coyner) "You mean elimThat one from God dues stray. mate, don't you?" (Both seem to be good ideas). Forgiveness I wanted to ask To tell Him all I tried Cent: '•Waiter, there are two flies . But words just would not come in my coffee. Can you explain that?" For my heart wanted to hide. Waiter: "Yes, sir. You see. they are twins an I just won't be separat- I saw my only way I took it, I went to Kate ed" She willingly made it easy Tin Silvi r Lin ng That story I had to relate. Police Sergeant: "Is the man dangerously wounded?" Penace, it is only teli weeks Patrolman: "Two of the wounds And that isn't half bad, are fatal, hut the other one isn't so They should have given me more bad." For I had played the cad.
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(Old Lady to young hoy of 1 years) "I want a bright young hoy who wants to mail this letter for me for a penny." Young Boy: "Lady, what you want i a dumb bell." "\\'li- does Mary call yon maple syrup'.'" BecaU I I am such a relined sap." "How do yon know your daughter trust- in God?" "By the company she keep Judgi "I've een ca si come and [»ve seen cases go." Shei Iff: "Yea, l captured 'em and you drank Vm." •Tt not the chool," said the little boy, "its the principal of the thing." .1/" I'"" ■
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Virginia Spring Conference
.Continued from Page One) 381111 LOUIS SMITH. President 9—10 "Our National Objective in Thi nt world." Mr. Collins tion? Thi* following are the < hartei 11—12 Discussion in small groups. IV. What are the leadership quali- naenritan of Alpha Helta Rho: irce Hour. Rcationa of this society.' MJN .-Audrey Chowning. Bremo Bluff. ! :1B Dinner. Must the members simply possess ^ m h ,■„,.„„,,,„_ Winchester, 2 3:30 Re leadership ability or must this ability Mis- f.iiiv Haile Overbey. Chatham. . Happenings ripen to real fruits of service on the MiMary Linn Petty. Roanoke. Miss Willa Voting ainpus? ' :30 Drive to H. S. C. V. What other qualifications besides Mi" "Gertrude Quinn, Roanoke. 5:30 6:30 Blue Ridge Supper leadership and scholarship do you ve- Mi-, Frances Sale. Lexington. Pacific Basin Conference quire for membership? M is-Vhug-arct Lewis Stearnes, Salem Miss [Catherine Newkirk VI. What are your society dues? Do Miss "Virginia Vincent, Kmporia. Sunday they include both an initiation fee .Miss Vlorence Stubbs, BennettsI 5 Morning Watch Miss [Caand yearly membership dues? ville, S. C. therine Alston VII Have you succeeded in making The Honorary members are: 10 Breakfast society a real asset to your Miss Eula Harris, Lawrencevillo. 8:30-9:80 "Does God have favorite V school? Mis- Kathleen Morgan, ColumMr. Collins VIII. Have you found it wise to hide bia, S. C. 1:15 Dinner. ■i student during his or her freshman |fiBE3nw Shotwell Republican Grove 2:30- 3:30 Closing Meeting Mr. -ear or to use that year as a sort of ^ , ^^ ^^ ^^ Collins orobation period? 'X .Can you suggest a significant name for a similar organization? X. Have you any information in the way of literature which you could i \\KI ). Madge Bellamy, Kenneth Harlan, Ann Pennington and Hobarl share with us? Boswovtb in Peter B. Kyne'a storj THE GOLDEN STRAIN This la the roBelow are the colleges to which mance of a fighting coward, The Bcreen t- ama ol a thousand thrills, A plchis questionnaire was sent: 'tureilmt will make the red i as gallop through your veins. Also onerse College, Spartanburg, S. C. T. .."."r ~X"~ T,' ~o ^ Ae;op Fable. •urman 1 mversity, Greenville, S. C. .^ ^ „,,._ M ( >K ^ i:x,, IAX,-H|;ss a, Hollins College, Holhns, \irginia. , ....,.,.. ,, , „., „ „ ,T. . . ,tion vi' ntten especially tor Mae Murray by the ereat author ot • I in four rlampden-Sidnev College, Virginia. , . , . „ .. ,, , • t Horsi'iKii'ii. Seductive, fascinating, she 111. ! men damn while she Louisiana College, Alexandria, La. , . . .. _, ., Ti, ,r herself .felt no emotion, until .">••(> tinglnm ihi ceoua gowns 3 Di w Lynchburg College, Lynchburg, Va. . ». „ , , „ ,. „. ,. I dances- A.so good comedy, Matinee at l o clock. Marv Baldwin, ( ollege, Staunton, Va. ,, • „. ' ,. ' ; Fid. ivtv Blythe, Forrest Stanley, Lou Tellegen, Patsi Kmh Miller Martha Washington, Abington, Va. „ , , . ,, „ . ,; and m;«iiv others in THE BREATH OP SCANDAO pecial production What Randolph-Macon, Col, Ashland, v Va. h „.,,,. „. „ ,, li;ii>ii<im.s to a girl when her ideal- go crashing 'own: What comes to t ike Randolph-Macon Womans College, , , ,, therp lace? v oaTl find the answer in l il starling pi smart. Air.eriLvncburg, Va. » „. , i t>- u J f -Hi'11 riety. A pliotopl.iy lor mothers, fathers, sons and laughters milv. The TT . I niv. of Richmond, Richmond, \ a.
A* The Eaco Theatre This Week
Captain of Diner: "Hail!" (Long| g0 as 0»OT campus, I stray pause) I sorrowfully think of a night Gymn Instructor (unable to stand ^ night I played unfair the suspense any longer) : 'Exhale!1 Forgot that wrong wasn't right. Kamput Kat—Miriam Baldenburg Dumb: "Don' you just love an open lire?" KRONIC KRACKS FROM KUTB Bell: "Sure: wait till the lire bell KOLLEGE KIDS rings and we'll go to one." o Meban Hunt says that sophistica"I just saw that egg who played I tjon js (i0jnK anything you want to fullback at Boodler staring at you, without feling badly about it. « • ♦ darling." "Please, don't hurt him, father!" Since football is a game played 'i wasn't going to darling." with a pig skin, and since the spectators at the name root, wouldn't it "I can't eat tomato soup." he more consistent to call the field a "Why is that?" wallow? • * * "It doesn't match my vest." "I've decided not to marry Harry." "My sweetie has gone broke too."
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gton & Lee Univ., Lexington., College of William & Mary Wil,"'*'l'"*'1'** " reforming a gang of despera o I lara dons the disguise of ,. ', ,. u boy find cheats the cheaters at their owi Ueo 0th episode of "Batliamsburg, \ a. tlini it iwster". Two -hows 7:16 and 9:00 o'clock. Of the repliesf from the above schools the following letter was one of the most favorable and helpful: "I prefer to answer your questions ; n general as follows: Five or six years ago Washington and Lee originated a perfectly definite local fraternity called the Omi-, cron Delta Kappa in which mem-1 bership was won by leadership, such leadership falling into four classes. 1. In moral character and moral | leadership. 2. "Mental ability and scholastic Alice Jackson wants to know if leadership. j the people in Poland are called Poles •i. Leadership in college publica-1 Holland wny ai.(,n-t tnc people in fromthelntCTnatnniDy ions. etc. famous story by •ailed Holes? 4. Leadership in student activities Gaston Lcrouc • • • Outctad by such as athletics, musical, and dra-! No, Perk, you can't get footnotes ( mafic organizations, etc. :v>v Rupert Julian from a shoe horn. AUNIVBRSAL This combination of varied campus PRODUCTION * » * leaders served so useful and valuable Mr. McCorkle says it must have that it is now spleading over the ■port pitching pennies in | u.h(lIe United States as what m[ght the Stone Age. be called a national fraternity of ♦ « ♦ Campus leadership. ""It's all off for the night," cried No student would normally be the co-ed, as she wiped her face with . lected during his freshman year, an.! a towel. practically none or very few during » • • ♦he sophomore year, but there are no Prances White says that she distinct laws forbidding the election couldn't take the course in Shakes- of genuine leaders at any time ordinpeare over because Shapespeare nev- arily the junior year is the preferred one. * re»>e»t*1 In some instituions this splendid organization of leaders seems to de, indeed. Updike, you might vote itself to boosting the institution, »ay that ■ inorganic marriage li looking for new students, and enchicken a la king. ATT HE EACO THEATRE WON. & TUES. MATINEE BACH DAY deavoring to increase its enrollment. • • • AT FOUR O'CLOCK. The oft-repeated "Please don't" has In others its chief business has been now been replaced by the subtle] laid out as the moral elevation, behavtor, traditions, etc., of the student "le's go to the movies. hoily. Others have taken as their big • • •
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