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SENIOR HOCKEY TEAM REMAINS UNDEFEATED

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Clash With Sophomores Ends 2—0, Favoring the Seniors The championship hoc'.;ey game was played between the sophomores and seniors last Wednesday afternoon ending with a 2—1 victory for the seniors. During the first half the score was kept even, the seniors making one goal which was followed by a goal for the sophomores. Throughout the last half both teams fought hard and furiously but the seniors, proving too much for their sister class, made another goal. This is the final game for the seniors. They were able to end their hockey career with a record of an undefeated team, for during the three years we have had hockey at Farmville, the senior1* have never lost a game. The line-up for the game was as follows:

Seniors (2) Atwater Carter Kidman Bully Rhodes Woods Elder Hardy Carter Wilkinson Vaughan

Sop homores (1) Coleman Forward Inside McCoy Maddrey Wing Inside Oliver Wing Newton Halfback Reed Halfback H utchinson Halfback Sturgis Fullback Beard Fullback Cotton Goalkeeper L. N. Smith

Timer—Bentley. Scorer—Hatchett Linesman—Baskerville Referee—Her.

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FORMER STUDENT PRESENTED IN RECITAL Charming her audience with her unusual character interpretations, Etta Marshall, former president of the present junior class, gave a group of readings in the auditorium on Thursday night. The skill of the reader and the variety apparent in the selections given explained the success of the program. Excelling not only in dramatics, but also in her ability as a leader of the school activities, Etta Marshall is one of the outstanding alumnae of the school. Her many classmates and friends anticipate a brilliant career for her. This year she is teaching reading at her home in Portsmouth, Va. Included in Etta Marshall's selections were "Moon Folly", "Lady Clare," a selection from "The MusicMaster" and a one-act play, "Swimming Pools." Additional features of the program included musical selections, which were given by girls of the college.

The Debate Club try-outs for freshmen were held December 7, in the little auditorium. The question for debate was, "Resolved, that there should be a substitute for the present system of trial by jury.'" The four girls who were chosen to represent S. T. C. were: Anne Hopkins Maria Warren MAGIC AT S. T. C. Sara Hubbard Polly Sheffield. The days of miracles have not vet Dr. Diehl and Miss Tucker served passed, as those who were in the audias judges. This team expects to debate against torium Wednesday night can testify. the freshman debate team of William For who could believe that out of mere and Mary after Chirstmas. space, real live doves, rabbits, rats, and even geese, sqealing and squawkNEW MEMBERS OF ing, would appear before our very THE DEBATE CLUB eyes! Mr. Hubert, a noted magician and The Debate Club wishes to an-' a native of Farmville, presented a nounce the following new members: most battling program of tricks and Polly Sheffield magic which kept his audience spellLouise Seay bound during the evening. Those who Jane Witt were not present, missed a real treat. Louise Elliott

Auditorium Tin.' arc certain traditions that sum und every aeaa m at s. T. ('., and Christiias is no exception. Probably you have already heard about them, for people cannot talk of Christmas and forget the beautiful traditions we celebrate. Already I have heard carols sung. Students passing through the halls unconsciously hum them; maybe it is because they have Christmas in their bonea. On Tuesday night there was a carol service in the auditorium alter SUpper, where we had our chance tu sing and to hear sung our favorite

Tuosday morning, December 11, I during chapel Miss Clowd, formerly a , state supervisor of musk- in California I gave u-: an interesting talk or. the s.iies of operas to bo presented in Rlchm nd this winter undar the ' auspices of the Corely Company of 1 Richmond. In explaining just what opera was. Miss Clowd reminded us of the fact that the song is the most important thing in any opera. The music paints the picture rather than the action or the words. During her talk Miss Clowd used the victrola to play several operatic arias, and so illustrated her interesting sketch of three of the operas KOREAN SPEAKER HERE which will ut piayeu in Richmond. AUSPICES Y. W. C. i. The first of the series was "La jTosca," an intensely dramatic and Mrs. Induk Kim will speak at S. T. Stirring tragedy. The story is laid in |C. on December 12 on her native Rome, and centers around three leadLast year several ; ing character: Tosca, the beautiful jcountry, Korea. j heroine; Baron Scarpia, chief of the |girls heard her speak at the Detroit police, and Mario, a painter. | convention. She is a young woman "The Barber of Seville," Rossini's with a chaining personality. Any subhumorous opera was the second of the ject she chooses will doubtless be of series. This story is laid in Spain in great interest to students because of the 17th century. "The Barber of her unsual experiences and Christian Seville," known as Figaro, is a Jack attitude toward life. of all trades and a wealthy gentleman, as barbers were in those days. While Continued on last page

DE-HO-EC CHRISTMAS BAZAAR A SUCCESS Everyone at the De-Ho-Ec bazaar, given Tuesday evening in Science Hall, had the real Christmas spirit. Girls were pushing each other around in their eagerness to see and buy the many attractive gifts and the appetizing food, while the scent of pine and cedar trees, placed artistically in the room, lent a decided Christmas atmosphere to the hall. Such delicious looking fruit cakes, jellies and candy! The tables looked like mother's pantry shelves the day before Chirstmas. In the beautiful hand-work displayed, one could find just the gift to suit each person on her Christmas list. As the girls left the building, loaded with packages they all agreed that although the rush could not be avoided at a De-Ho-Ec bazaar, it was b< • to "shop early."

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RACES OF AMERICA DISCUSSED AT MEETING I he general topic for discussion at .,. ., .. ,, . . . . Pi damma Mu meeting Monday night .,„,. . a , was: 1 he influence or vai IOUS races in the making of the America of today, and the making of a greater America." Lois Eraser spoke on the influence of the Indian race; Lucille \oi man on the European rac IS, and Fran ces Wilson on the Negro race. A general discussion followed led by Dr. Walmsley and Miss Thomas, showing a great deal of interest in the question. Many different views and opinions were expressed. COLLEGE AND TRAINING SCHOOL IN 8ERVICE On Tuesday evening, December l*, at 7:80 the various musical organi/.ations of the college and the Training School will give a Christmas carol service in the auditorium. Each grade of the Training School and the Freshman Chorus will have a part in the program which will be concluded with a dramatisation by the Choral Club of "The Nativity," an old French pageant in which members of the Chromatic Club haVS leading parts. The faculty and student body are cordially invited to attend the servMI

Who is there who has heard Miss Rue's story "The Other Wise man," and does not wait eagerly to heir it again? If you have not heard it, don't miss it; for those who have heard it I need not remind them to go again. On Thursday night, after supper, Miss Rice will tell her story. Friday night will be one of the lovliest spectacles of all, the "hanging of the greens." The story of the t ra (lition will be told bj I'annie Willis. Then running cedar will be given to all the girls, and they will decorate the rotunda with it. A Christmas play. "Bethlehem", will be given Sunday night. It is the story of the birth of Christ. At this time "White Christmas'" will be observed and the gifts of the student • ,.,,., b dv will be laid at the altar. .. .... "»ie tradition thai all will eniov is . . caroling. It has been a custom in (Continued on

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ART CLASS MAKES TRIP TO RICHMOND Miss Coupling's art appreciation clas;, made a flying trip to Richmond Saturday to study the architecture of that city. Lighted] trills accompanied :by Miss Coulling and Mrs. Watkins 'went, by bus, to our capitol. The COUrae planned lor the day was to ■■ as many places of architectural in'"'rest as possible In the short time allotted. After a quick lunch the class began a systematic 'our of old Rich Blond. Among the places visited were the Capitol the old medical collage (the only Egyptian type in the V. S.), the M »eqU8 and St. Pauls, Battle Abbey, St. Johns and I'oe's Shrine were visited for purely historical Inten Miai Coulling allowed the girls an hour to shop while tlrv bus was being repaired. At six o'clock the cl itarted for school. Everyone who went declare-, that it wa.- a most profitable trip,

THE ROTUNDA, WEDNESDAY, DEC. 12, 1928

Courtesy or Social Pressure?

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Dear Editor: We think that the student body should be congratulated on the cooperPublished Weekly by the Students of the State Teachers ation they have given the F. C. in diCollege, Farmville, Virginia lecting the heavy traffic through the right doors during the rush hours for mail. The congestion has been greatly Entered as 2nd. class matter March lit, 1921, at the Post relieved through the efforts of these Office of Farmville, Virginia, under Act of March 3, 1879. trills. Subscription, S1.50 per year They have also done some good our students to bo more courteous. work in keeping the halls quiet during The first law of social conduct is courtesy. prayers and entertainments in the auROTUNDA STAFF Few souls are born to be geniuses, to distinguish ditorium. Editor-in-Chief PEARL ETHERIDGE, '29 themselves from the great number of beings by The Observe] Associate Editor LUCY THOMPSON, *30 unusual accomplishment of a high order. Realizing our limitations, oniy the most ambitious as- Dea Editor: pire to such an end. But the lowliest among us, We want to know what the maBoard of Editors lacking though we may be, in beauty, fame, even News Editor CATHERINE BENTLEY, '29 in ususual intelligence, need not 'is! among our jority of the students think regarding the behavior at sing. It is very emLiterary GLADYS WILKINSON, '29 deficiencies, or advertise to the world the absence barrassing to entertain a group as Athletic KATHERINE BULLY, '29 of that easily obtained, though priceless quality, large as the one at sing when there World News LOIS FRASER, *29 courtesy. is a confusion of noises, whistling, We hardly understand the motive that ard singing. Intercollegiate News EVELYN THOMPSON, '29 Social FLORENCE REED, '31 prompts the wriggling, squirming, whispering, Wouldn't more people be willing Art CHARLINE WILLIAMS, '29 chewing-gum-popping element of an audience, to to do things at sing if they felt they Humorous ELIZABETH TURNER, '31 distract the attention of the rest of the people were appreciated a little more? Some from a performance, to the obvious inferiority conduct is very rude and not worthy of their self-centered little selves. Reporters of our girls. M. H. Besides demonstrating more effectively than a GILBERTA KNIGHT, '31 WILLIE SAVAGE. '31 dozen soap-box speakers might, their own lack ELIZABETH BROCKENBROUGH, '31 WHAT IS IT? of rearing according to the conventions of the ELIZABETH FALCONER, '31 Member Southern Inter-Collegiate Newspaper Association Member Intercollegiate Press Association of Virginia

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The Holiday Spirit It is a joy to realize a change in the tone of people occasionally. People Whom we find a pleasure in small groups often prove irritable in numbers by the thousand. That is one of the greatest difficulties in college life, perhaps. Although we may count a greater part of the student body our friends, casual ones, at least, we don't always enjoy the throng of them when we have to live with all of them every hour. So it is with real relief that we welcome a change that comes at a time of relaxation or pleasure or anticipation. We think it not imagination that we see beneath the exterior of the personality of the crowd, a radiance, a glow of coming joy that expresses itself in renewed happiness and unwonted unselfishness. True it is that exams are between us and the joyous occasion, but even they cannot effectively conceal the holiday spirit that is making itself more a part of us as the passing of each day brings us nearer that happiest season of the year—the birth time of our Christ.

The behavior of the student body during chapel hour and many * 111- rtainments and lectures has rarely been a source <>t' pride to us. The subject has been discussed so long and thoroughly that it has become threadbare with use and trite with repetition. When a new occasion arises, however, which arouses our indignation, we think it worthwhile to use our space and efforts in one more attempt to prevail upon

day, these creatures succeed amazingly in annoying the several dozen people in their vicinity and detracting a good portion of their pleasure from the performance. The kind of person who acts thus does not read newspaper editorials. It is not directly, then, that we can attack this objectionable element. Only sufficient exertion of social pressure can subdue them, or else remove them entirely from public places where all must be considerate of others.

Star Gazing

It causes more movement and exercise of muscles than any physical exercise. It can be extended farther if stretched with care than any elastic substance. It causes more embarrassment than any social blunders, and it is sometime used as glue. Its use is termed by some as unrefined; brothers, as only a bad habit. By those opposed to it, it is said to be made of paper, but this is not the opinion of its users. In spite of the great objections to it, it is the most widely used American luxury. What is it? Need I write it? Chewing gum!

LITERATURE A CHRISTMAS WISH A Christmas that puts first things first, spirit before symbol and Christ before Saul a Claus; that hallows the borne and transfigures the face and consecrates both self and pocketbook to the loving service of others; a Christmas that through its great good tidings brings strength to bear our burdens, balm to soothe our sorrow, inspiration to glorify our labor and poise for our sometimes harrassed souls; a Christmas that reminds us of the beautiful old stories of the manger and she shepherds in the choir of angels, and that transforms our hearts into living mangers, cradling anew the eternal, inexhaustible Christbegetting, world—transforming love— spirit of the Father. May this Christmas, good friends, this marry, blessed Christ-filled Christmas, be yours.— Henry Hallam Tweedy.

TO MY MOTHER When I believed in fairies You read me fairy tales We looked in every flower cup To find a fairy's trail—

Star gazing may not be an entirely impractical pastime. Though we distinguish between You always kissed my hurts away the big ones and the little ones, each serves its own purpose without fail. The little ones do not CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS You shared my joy and sorrow And each day was a brighter clay fail in their duty even though some other stars (Continued from First Page) With still a brighter morrow. may be larger or more beautiful. They do not pine because their places in the great heavens the school for years for the girls to go Bo now when I am older are very small, but they continue to shine and through the town and sing Christmas You still are my good friend twinkle—sending forth gleams of courage and carols. Friends put candles in their you share my joys with sympathy inspiration to the whole world, making thous- windows to tell the "carolers" that And still my sorrows mend. ands of lives happy. Why cannot we be more like the little stars? they enjoy their singing. At ten And Life is made a joyous thing Not everybody is chosen to fill an important po- o'clock Sunday night everyone is in- Because you are my Mother The tmesl friend, and dearer far sition, not everybody can win lame, popularity, vited to "carol." and wealth, but all of us can do our work, howA Christmas play will be given by To me than any other. M. B. B. ever small it may be, faithfully and willingly— "El Circulo Espanol" on Monday night not fretting because we are not some other peo- after nipper. THE MEASING OF ple, not discouraged because our tasks appear Tuesday at eight o'clock'the Choral unrewarded. Whenever we are, we can be conCHRISTMAS tent; we can try to make others happy by car- Club will present their Christmas rying rays of light into lonely places. Althougl cantata. This is perhaps the most Two thousand years ago there came we may not sparkle, we, just as the little Btara finished of all the student celebrations into the world one whose birth marked can twinkle—bravely, unfailingly. the beginning of a new life on earth, of the Christmas season.

Happy Discrimination She who possessed the happy art of discrimination may count herself among the blessed. Truly there is a time for everything: a time at a play to laugh, a time at a play to weep, a time at a play to keep silent, a time to applaud, a time to refrain from applause. Self-control and self-reliance are the fundamentals of a well-educated man. Without the former, the latter is impossible; therefore the basis of education is self-control. Happy is the girl who can control her own self. Emotion is an asset only when dominated by sound judgmen and good taste. Emotion alone never produced a piece of art; emotion never built S. T. C, the building nor the spirit. Shall we build the reputation and spirit of S. T. C. more firmly day by day on the sound doctrine of youthful enthusiasm supported by clear, logical thinking and wise discrimination?

FRESH FROSH SA YS:

"While S. T. C. Kirls are getting a liberal education, their fathers are getting an education in liberality." .

and it is He whom we honor when we celebrate our Christmas day each year. Christmas signifies many beautiful things; beautiful thoughts and deeds, good will among men, beautiful songs, and the desire to make others happy, so that they may share with us the loveliness of the season. It is at Christmas time that we are brightest, because that is the day when all people both old and young rejoice in the spirit that pervades the whole world. Everyone is happy in the joy of giving, tor Christ has taught us that to,give is more blessed than to receive. Christmas means more to all of us than any other single day in the year, and we must seek to preserve its significance. L. F. '29 Good work advertises itself.

THE ROTUNDA.'WEDNESDAY. DEC. 12. 1928 HONOR (ODE OF V. OF VA. CHALLENGED AFTER Frances Thornton spent the weekDRINKING EPISODE end in Richmond. Elaine Goode, Mary Fielding TaliaRev. David Hepburn, superintendfero, and Flora Martin attended the ent of the Anti-Saloon League of Virdances at Randolph-Macon College at ginia has made serious charges Ashland over the week-end. against the honor system of the UniFrances Roberta attended the versity of Virginia. Rev. Hepburn in Christmas dances at the Naval Acad- an open letter to Governor Byrd has emy over the week-end. manded an investigation of the "deThe following alumnae returned for plorable condition" and the "statethe Delta Sigma Chi banquet: Zozifl wide scandal'" created by drinking Carter, Minerva Evans, Virginia El- at the University. lis, Mary Carter. The deans of the different schools Mabel Yancie Brooking visited in of the University are to meet with Richmond this week. President Edwin A. Alderman to discuss the situation. The student body upon investigation LET'S HAVE ANOTHER of their honor code, found that it does Every freshman was given a chance not refer to drinking except to place to act her real age at a Kid Party a student on his honor not to attend given by the junior class, Saturday any dance in the gyninasium under evening, in the gymnasium. It was the influence of strong drink. a real kid party with balloons, lollies, and all the things that real honest-to- JUNIOR CLASS TO SELL goodness kids like and enjoy- Several CHRISTMAS CARDS members of the faculty were present and entered into the games and stunts Don't buy your Christmas cards unwith a gusto equal to that of any til you see the ones that the junior freshman. class is selling. On the cards is a picThe freshmen enjoyed so much the ture of the college and appropriate privilege of having the juniors as kid engraved verses. The price is very sisters Saturday evening, and hope reasonable and it will pay you to look that that bond of sistership may con- them over. Watch for an announcetinue and grow more dear during the ment of the beginning of the sale of coming year. these cards.

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$49.50 Edwards, Marguerite Erdman, VirRUFFNER LITERARY Cuba is buying heavily of America's ginia Gurley, Mary Frances Hatchett. SOCIETY DISCUSSES tires. These represent the sort of revoSPECIAL: The students at Mississippi S. C. MODERN NOVEL Louise Henderson, Virginia Neblett, lutions Uncle Sam is glad to enc urW. recently had the privilege of hearViola Oakes, Allie Oliver, Cleo Quis- age among his smaller brothers of the 468 Silk Dresses. 815.00 values ing Marion Talley, the famous MetroThe Ruffner Literary Society met enberry, Dolly Reed, Laura M. Smith, South. Chicago sDily Ne* politan prima donna. It is said that Thursday night. November, 6 at 6:45 Laura N. Smith. Esther Souders, Jesalthough Miss Talley's reputation is when the first program of the year widely known, simplicity is one of her was given. The program was a pre- sie Smith, Lillian Sturgis, Mary Jane SYMPATHY TO DR. noble virtues. lude to the study of the modern novel. Wilkinson. SIMKINS The society has decided that the modVarsity practice is being held at 5 ern novel will be a most interesting o'clock every afternoon until ChristHEARD ON ONE OF THE The students extend deepest II as informing, subject for HALLS AT S. T. C. to Dr. Simkins, whose father died mas and after the holiday practice study. on December 10 at Columbia, S. C. Have you finished it yet? I haven't Marjorie Codd with the keen insight will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 at even started mine. Don't have the and broad knowledge resulting from night. slightest idea what I'm going to write ' wide reading in the field, gave the on. I can't see any good in work like tendencies of the modern novel. She EDITOR AND MANAGER 'TIS BALDWINS MONTH IN this anyway. It's just time and energy then discussed sympathetically and in- \ OF LITERARY MAGAZINE ' thrown away. It isn't the time I mind formally, "The Children" by Edith ARE ELECTED FARMYILLE so much; it's the energy." ! Wharton. Just One Block From Campus Never before in the histor> of "Whew! Thank goodness mine's; Frances Wilson with sympathetic > A member of the Cunningham done I It was worrying me to death!" and unusually good interpretation, our store have we offered such Literary Society, Linda Wilkerson, "Well, this doesn't' keep me from read the last act of "Strange Interamazing bargains. has been elected editor-in-chief of the The Convenient Store having to write one, so I guess I'd bet- lude" by Eugene O'Neil. ter go to the library and try to find Literary Magazine which is to be pubFor (iood Things to Bel and Drink some material. I'll be so glad when RECENT ADDITIONS TO lished here in the near fut're. Ida Christmas comes and I can forget all THE LIBRARY Whyte, a member of the Ruffner this!" society, has been chosen business man"'Lo, girls, why all the excitement? "The Sportswoman" Miss Her ager. The other members of the staff Tell me the news!" "The Grinning Cheshire" PORTRAITS will be appointed by the editor-in"News? Imagine having time to Miss Carrie Taliaferro chief. •SATISFIED CUSTOMERS" create news! All we know is just term "A Pair of Blue Eyes" The work on the magazine will not Our Motto papers >•• Miss Elizabeth Davis begin until after Christmas. Three The Stout Gentleman" Dr. Rouse issues will be published between that •'The Missing Link" Dr. Simkins H AMP DEN SYDNEY time and the end of the school year. ISSUES MAGAZINE I "The Walking Skeleton" Mr. Bell Although the actual work does not "1 ravels Wi'h a Donkev -Miss Draper ,. . , ., , . Kodak Film- Printed end Developed ... .. ' .. start immediately, the business man-, "Innocents Abroad" Miss Marshall The first issue of the Hampden-Sydi One Daj Ben let) ager will probably start collecting ney liteary magazine came out last "Creepers in the Night" now the suscriptions in order to obBeauty Preparations on sale Here Miss Craddock tain funds necessary to this project. Monday. It contained many interest"Twice Told Tales" Mr. Grainger ing literary articles written by the "Strictly Business" Miss Wheeler students, as well as book reviews, "Life's Little Ironies," Mr. McCorkle WHY WE DIDN'T MISS among which is a review of "Aphro- "The Hoosier Schoolmaster" CHAPEL EXERCISES Mr. Holton PrtntzruK dite and Other Poems" by Mr. Gould "The Iron Woman" Why were there so many seniors at of this city. The "Poet Laureate of Miss M. K. Taliaferro chapel last Wednesday morning? the South" by Herbert Bradshaw, and "Tales of Peter Rabbit" Somebody let the cat out of the bag, "Certain Aspects of Music" by Hilton Miss Coulling that's all; but it isn't all—why was the cat in the bag? The same reason Rufty deserve special mention as both Beautiful fur trimmed fall the rabbit was in the tub I guess. 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CUNNINGHAM LITERARY SOCIETY WILL ENROLL 0 NEW MEMBERS

Frances: "Henry should have been a banker." Minnie: "Why, that boy is nothing At a recent meeting of the Cunbut a ladies' man." ningham Literary Society the short Frances: "Banker material, never- story group presented an interesting theless. Doesn't he keep them busy? study of O. Henry. And they never lose interest." Further plans toward the development of the literary magazine were discussed. Dot Anderson: "Do you know the Any sophomore, junior, or senior subject of the first slow motion picwho wishes to become a member of ture?" Cunningham Literary Society will be Doris Walton: "No." given an opportunity to join. The Dot: "Two Scotchmen reaching for requirements are: to write an article the soda check." of some kind, and to subscribe to the literary magazine. The article which Another Political One may be an essay, short story, poem, Son: "Mother, what is the North or one-act play must be handed in to the president by December the Pole?" Mother: "Ah, son, that is like the fifteenth. Coolidge Economy. It is imaginary."

BASKETBALL PRACTICE GETTING UNDER WAY

Louise Howerton: "Why don't you like spaghetti?" Our athletes never have time to Virginia Thompson: "Because rest. Before the close of one season, Washington advised that we avoid all another has already begun. For the foreign entanglements." past two weeks, try-outs for varsity basketball have been held in the gym Mother to child who is about to every afternoon from five to six. touch a 50,000 volt wire: "Don't Miss Her will soon pick the squad touch, sweetheart, Mamma spank." which is to continue to practice after Christmas. From thos squad the varsity team will be chosen. S. T. C. is Lil' picaninny, looks just like his expecting great things of her varsity poppy; Don't know what to call him, 'less its this year. Those who were members of the carbon copy! 1928 squad are: Hatchett, E. Coleman, "Goodbye, dear, you'll never see my L. N. Smith, Atwater, Gurley, Erdman, L. M. Smith, Hardy, Sturgis, face again." Oliver and Wilkinson. The first game "Charlie, are you going away?" "No, but I've made a bet not to will be played the latter part of January. shave until I pass Math I.

DISCUSSES OPERA

He Sold Bath Tickets A Scotchman in planning his new home left the roof off one room. A Continued from page one friend asked him the reason for this. "Oh, that's fche showfer," replied giving us an idea of the plot of this the Scotchman. story, Miss Clowd played an aria, And have you heard the story about which the barber sings in the first act the gossiping landlady who killed her- of the opera. "The Barber of Seville" self because there were too many is a jolly, merry, sparkling comedy roomers around her. ending very happily as all humorous

THE LAST WORD IN SERVICE Every year life at S. T. C. grows more and more complex and it seems less and less necessary to go out side for any thing. Organizations in school furnish entertainment; the Freshman Commission attends to cleaning and pressing. Last year we thought we had the last word in service when the "Filing Station" was opened, but behold this year we have gone a step further and you are now able to solve your Christmas problems by simply following the crowd where such things are displayed. We wonder if any school anywhere provides such service.

tales do. The third opera of the series was Verdi's "Aida." As Miss Clowd told us it resembles a very striking pageant, but she asks that we go to see "Aida," even if we must miss all the others. "If you love drama, color, music and bearty, see "Aida." The story centers around the beautiful slave girl, Aida. The love song of Rodemus which Miss Clowd played for us, is said to be one of the most beautiful melodies ever written. After such an interesting introduction to a few of thse operas, surely many of us are anxious to see everyone of them. As Dr. Jarman said, "We could easily have listened to Miss Clowd for another hour."

LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS

FACTS ON COLLEGES

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Washington, D. C—A number of interesting facts about American colleges and universities are revealed in the 1927 edition of the Educational Directory of the United States Bureau of Education. Here are some of them: Columbia University, at New York, is the largest university or college in the country, with ;{5,000 students and 1,500 teachers. Buena Vista College, at Storm Lake, Iowa, is the smallest college in the country, with 21 students and a faculty of 16 teachers. Harvard is the oldest university, having been established in 1636. William and Mary college and Yale university come second and third) having been established in 1693 and 1701, respectively. Harvard college boasts of 32 million dollar endowment, the largest in the country, while Oberlin college, in Ohio, has the largest endowment, $11,000,000, of any college of its type. In Canada, the University of Montreal, Toronto, and Laval are the three largest educational institutions of the collegiate nature, having between five and six thousand students each. The college enrollment nearly doubled between 1922 and 1924, Increasing from 269,000 men and 168,000 women in 1922 to 419,000 men and 240,000 women in 1924—Sou' Wester.

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Dear Santa: I am a right big girl, but don't want as much as you think. Just now, I would love for you to bring me a book on "cramming," so that I'll know how to cram for my exams. And then, Santa, won't you bring the faculty here a solution for this "week-end business". They are all stirred up over it and I believe they would appreciate some help. You might bring the geography department some more "Waters" and "Fowlkes." I think probably it would LOT IS CLUB ENTERTAINS like to have some more "Cash" also. AT BIRD SUPPER Don't forget my lollypop and stick of gum. Wednesday night, December 3, the Love, Hie" members of the Lotus Club entertained at a delicious bird supper in the Dearest Santa: Lions Den of Hotel Weyanoke in honGood ole scout, be kind to me. | or of Miss Mary White Cox. A nuinPlease, please bring me a typewriter ber of school girls attended the dinner large enough to print Baby Ray sen- Everyone declared it to be a great tences. Tired and cold I have spent success, countless hours laboring over an olo painting press, while my pals go tripping oil" to the show. Sometimes the Headquarters for "girl friends" wave a hand at me and giggle at my ink stained face. Tain't S. T. C. GIRLS fair! If you never bring me anything again, just bring that typewriter to Come in and get acquainted this mowed under Hirst grade teacher. We're (Had to Have You Best love, Beth

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Dear Santa Claus: One thing I would like is a pair of roller skates. I live in the Student Building, and I get very tired walking to the library and all around the school. I think I could save a great deal of time if I had skates. Since it has turned cold I wouldn't mind having a fur coat, and you might bring a few new dresses to wear with it. I would like to ask you a 1;. .or, Santa Claus. I like to have charge accounts down town, but it annoys me very much to receive bills on the first of every month. Will you just tell the merchant! how I feel about this, so they will stop sending bills? Then, too, I wish you would explain to the home depart ment that it rushes me entirely too much to have to get to breakfast at seven-thirty. I would like to go to breakfast about nine o'clock, and I think ten would be quite soon enough to begin classes, don't you ? With much love, Bashful Bess

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At the Eaco Theatre Week of Dec. 17—22 IftON. Richard Barthlemess with Molly ()"Day in John Fox Jr.'s. famous story "THE LITTLE SHEPHERD OF KINGDOM COME". This is | s| ecial production. As every one knows about this story we need not say more. As extra added attraction we show. News reel, a classic in colors and the Santa Claus picture that you have been reading about in the Times Dispatch. Every child in Farmville will enjoy this great show. Mat. at 4. TUBS.—Esther Ralston and Neil Hamilton in "THE SPOTLIGHT", a Paramount picture. Hers was the brightest light on Boardway—but she didn't deserve it! She was a fraud! You'll be crazy about Esther Ralston in this picture. Very good. Also comedy. Mat. at 4.4 WED. Rex Bell in the "GIRL SHY COWBOY." (He looks like Lindbergh) This is a hard-riding, hard-laughing picture. The story of a girl-shy cowboy who found that roping hearts held more thrills than roping steers. He was a two gun man. Also comedy. Mat. at 4. THURS. Mary Astor and Lloyd Hughes in "HEART TO HEART." A beautiful princess trying to act "Plain Jane" and lot of small town big timers trying to give her a royal reception. Sventy-two laughs per minute—one laugh for every heart beat—with a sparling romance all the way. Also comedy. Matinee at 4 o'clock. FRI. Marjorie Bee be in "THE FARMER'S DAUGHTER." Here is a good one to make you laugh. Something new in beauty contests at the "ole swimmin' hole" with nothing barred from the latest bathing suit from Paris to the one grandmother blushed in as a girl. Also comedy. A matinee at 4 o'clock. SAT.—Marjorie Bebe and a big support ing cast in "A THIEF IN THE DARK". Romance and pathos—mystery and suspense—in a thrill a minute picture running over with laughter and excitement. A laughter tonic and a thrill stimulant for faded nerves. Don't miss it. Also comedy.

WHILE YOU WAIT How would you like to see Kngland, France, Germany. Belgium, the Alps, Best Workmanship and Leather U Veniee, Milan and Rome? You can go for $595. We will sail in June on an American steamship, and return in New Frigidaire Fountain August on the S. S. Leviathan. If Up-to-Date Ice Cream Parlor wou would like to join the party, , write for lull particulars to Mrs. R. Home-made pies and the best sandAdmission to S. T. C. girls getting jM. White, is Rahigh Ave., Norfolk, wichea in Farmville. We want your Va patronage. A. V. WADE. Phone 228 tickets at college 25c to each show.

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