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FRESHMAN CLASS SMITH WINS CAMPUS STRAW VOTE UNDER LEADERSHIP Of VIRGINIA COX S. T. C. WELL REPRESENTED AT B. S. U. Enthusiasm of Freshman Week Culminates in Election
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RAT CAPS DISTRIHUTED Priest, Walker and Robertson Hold Othet Major Offices The Freshman class held a meeting, sponsored by members of the Junior class, last Friday night, to elect officers for the coming year. Before the election, rat cups were distributed. After much discussion and voting, Virginia Cox was elected president from the following nominees: Elaine Goode, Mary Priest, Virginia Cox, Helen Huoci Lout,, P&ir] ..oni ..-•-, Elizabeth Walker. The new president then took charge of the meeting and the floor was opened for nominations for vicepresident, secretary and treasurer. The following were nominated for vice-preeident: Henrietta Cornwell, Mary Priest, Mary Robinson, Helen Robertson. For secretary: Pearl Johnson, Virginia Lowe, Margaret Loving, Elizabeth Walker, Allie K. Libbie, Emma Lou Pulliam. For treasurer: Evelyn Hollanu, VIRGINIA COX Elaine Goode, Elizabeth Etheridge, Grftce Woodhouse, Maude Johnson, Helen Robertson. The votes wee taken and Mary Priest was elected vice-president, Elizabeth Walker, secretary; Helen Robertson, treasurer. Miss Rice Tells Interesting The Freshman class is fortunate liible Storg this year in having such a wideawake, alert crowd of girls. It is the opinion On Thursday night, October 25, the of thi upper classmen that this will faculty of our college played their be a most successful year f >r tho new part in Freshman Week by dedicating arrivals. the first all-faculty prayer service to the freshman class.
FACULTY DEDICATE PRAYER SERVICE TO FRESHMEN
ANNUAL PICTURES The pictures for the annual are being taken this week by Mr. Earl Hardy, a photographer from Staunton. Each class has a certain day in which to have its pictures taken. This is the first year that the Virginian staff has had to have its pictures taken in such a short time. The staff asks the cooperation of the student body.
The twilight stillness of the auditorium was broken only by the occasional sputtering of the lighted candles as the girls came in with an air of quiet reverence. After the singing of a hymn, Mr. Grainger opened the service with a short talk expressing the appreciation of th>faculty for the opportunity of meeting together with the girls in their devotional service, and their pleasure in being able to take part in Freshman Week. After the singing of a solo by Miss Turner, Miss Rice delighted the audience with a Bible story. In her very individual and charming manner, Miss Rice made the girls see and know Babylon in all its glory, its good and its evil. We caught from her something of the spirit of Daniel and his companions in captivity, as they (Continued on Page Three)
CONFERENCE AT DANVILLE OCT. 26—28 Another milestone in the life of ing year. The keynote of the conference was Baptist students was reached when "Magnifying Christ, the Master." Baptist students I nun the colleges of Christ was magnified indeed at Virginia asssmbh :\ last week end, this conference, where consecrated Oct. 26-28, at Av.Tett College, Danstudents and leaders showed by their ville, Va., for tin seventh annual countenance and acts that they had conference of the Baptist Students" been communing with the Christ— Union. th( leader and Master. Mr. Arthur Stovall, our State secThe power of "A Master's Minoritetary of Virginia, a most wideawake ty" on the college campus was stressand cons:.-rated worker, congratulat- ed throughout the meeting., and the ed the State Teachers College of need of that fearless minority who Farmvilk on having the largest dele- will dare to stand up for the best, gation at the conference. Including rise above the uncertainty and tangle chaperones, 2f> delegates were sent of horrried campus life, and lift othfrom S. T. C. The professors and ers. Miss Ethel McConnell expressed chaper;;nes from our college, Mr. and the need for a '•.Muster's Minority" Mr. Helton and Dr. when sm- said, "Oh, how we need a Simkins, held a prominent place at Lindbergh of religion!" the conference. Mr. Bowman was The conference, was a real get-toconsulted often by Mr. Stovall, who gether meting, where students and said that he was looking to S. T. C. interested elders could discuss togethfor leadership. Students of Farm- er the problems and difficulties facville will be interested to know tha: ing students today, and practical Miss Nelly Talley, of our college, was means of remedying these difficulties. elected as chairman of the State Stu- Piofessors and all students of world dent Program committee for the com(Continued on last page)
ORCHESTRA TO SENIORS FORMALLY PLAY HERE FRIDAY INSTALLED BY First Number on the Lgceum Course Presented On Friday, November 2, the Boston Woman's Symphony Orchestra, composed of fifty players will give two programs, matinee and night, as the first number of the Lyceum Course. This orchestra is the first in this country to be composed entirely of women. Every orchestral instrument used in any symphony orchestra will be found in this orchestra. Its conductor, Ethel Leginska, is one of the world's foremost women conductors and pianist.
J)RJfARMAN First Public Meeting of Seniors Is Held The installation service of the senior class of 1929 was held on Monday evening, October 29. The seniors marched in processional with their
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CONTRIBUTION TO FRESHMAN WEEK The Senior Class presented a beautiful and impressive service at prayers Wednesday night, October 24. The entire class, dressed in white, came in singing the processional "Lead On 0 King Eternal," after which the invocation was given by Louise Vaughan. A duet, sung by Margaret Hubbard and Frances Hanmer, added greatly to the effectiveness of the program. After the scripture readings Louise Vaughan gave a short talk on "Silence," emphasizing the beauty of silence expressed especially in Cod's wonderful gifts of nature. The choir's chants of "Amen" lent an atmospl of reverence to the and ended piayers for that evening.
and fifteen seniors) and on its quality. "The spirit of the college is largely what you make it," he said. He spoke of the freshmen entering the college and learning its spirit; the sophomores, becoming a part of that spirit; the juniors more deeply imbued with it; and, finally the seniors as those who should emanate the true spirit of "Alma Mater."
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Virginia Colleges Cast Largest Vote for Election of Smith Alfred K. Smith, Democratic candidate for the presidency, received •'{.•{5 votes and Herbert Hoover, Republican candidate, 2:57 votes in the straw vote conducted last Thursday and Friday on the S. T. C. campus by the Rotunda. In the final total vote of all colleges Hoover won by a two to one majority. The toal number of votes cast at S. T. C. polls was 572, which represented a little over half of the student body. When it was found Thursday night that the majority of the students had not voted, the polls were kept open one day longer than it was originally planned. It is believed now that a sufficient number of votes were cast to give a general indication of the opinion of the student body. For a long while interest in the presidential campaign has been growing. Many private discussions have been held on this subject, and many classes have been influenced by the interest of students. The student body has been well represented at the town political meetings. Many students were present Monday night when Colonel Frederick Stuart Oman spoke for Smith and again the following night when Bllhop Cannon spoke in behalf of Hoover. The college straw vote is a national ballot. It is sponsored by College Humor all over the United States, The final returns will be printed in College Humor. This is, it seems the true indication of the collegiate vote, for a number of students are elegible to vole in the national election in November, the great majority are not. In the analysis of the vote Hoover led the majority of student votes in thirty-eight states and the District of Columbia. Smith carried ten states: Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas. Virginia cast the greatest number of individual votes for Smith.
Following the talk by Dr. Jarman, Kipling's Recessional was sung by Mae Marshall. Miss Virginia Potts played "Alma Mater" as the processional, and it was sung by the student body at the close of the service as a recessional. lie sure to have your picture taken this week for the annual!
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Why do not our lovely new buildings have names? Summer before last the building between the auditorium and the Student Building was completed. When students occupied it last fall, it was dubbed "Annex." This past summer the building in front of the Training School was completed. When the students came back this fall, for lack of a name, the.v have been calling it the "new" building. What could be more impersonal, more inadequate designations of our newest acquirements? Whose fault is it that they have no Appropriate names? Students, are you satisfied with the present ways of speaking of them? What are you going to do about it? ALMA MAT Eli AS AN ALUMNA SEES IT Not until one is definitely on the outside of Alma Mater's sheltering interest does she realize that her once thought heavy student's duties were very light and her student's pleasures greater than any the world can possibly offer in the professional field. Even realizing that it is a selfish viewpoint one can hardly help envying those who so easily step into the place one has filled for four long years. It must take time for a senior to adjust herself to her new alumna status. Why? Because it is impossible to live with the spirit of old S. T. C. for four years and not feel a part of it. It is impossible not to love the memories of work and play and at times long for the companionship of many girls and the everyday friendships which only college can bring. Only when it is viewed from the outside and from afar does
PROGRAM ON SPAIN HEARD AT CLUH MEETING Wednesday night. El Circulo Espanol held its regular meeting in the old Y. W. ('. A. cabinet room, which will be the new club room of both language clubs. After a short business meeting, Louise VaUghan was presented with a prize of (2 for a series of programs for this year, which promise to be most interesting. Alice Hanmer gave a short talk on social life and customs in Spain. The program was concluded with one of Spain's favorite songs, 'T.a Paloina." Kl Circulo wishes to announce that they have some beautiful hand-painted Christmas cards for sale at very reasonable prices. They may be seen at room 1 in the senior dormitory.
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the real significance of college spirit make its impression. You who have months or years ahead of you at Farmville to work and play without the responsibilities which you must meet the minute you leave never to return M a student, should ;ui(l later will realize that the days you arc spending now (and perhaps burdening with small Insignificant worries) are among the happiest of your life.
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BOOK REVIEW THE CHILDREN (Edith Wharton—Published by D. Appleton & Co. 1928)
NIGHT AND DAY It is night, And in the velvet blue Shines the yellow moon And a star or two Tis a time for rest from tools and toys A time to indulge in Morpheus' joys. It is day, And in the smiling sun Is the smiling sun And a cloud or two. 'Tis a time to be busy with work and play And a chance to make the most of a brand new day. A. R. S. '29
CHOOSING ANCESTORS AND RELATIONS I'm sure I hope I'll never be anybody's ancestor—not the superior kind, anyway. I believe, on the whole, it is preferable to be a black sheep— you don't get mentioned quite as often inside, and practically never, outside the family circle. And while I'm speaking of the subject, I might as well include relatives, for they belong to the same class, even if they are not dead. They will be some day, and they are every bit as irritating. One's ancestors may have been very nice people when they lived, but they became paragons of perfection as soon as they departed from this life. I know a person who tells with great pride and with never a smile, that there has never been but one black sheep among her ancestors and he was all right until a girl "jilted" him, and then he went to the devil on that account. Eve's fault again. If one does anything notable, or is particularly interesting, what credit does he get from it? One's ancestor is always peeking around the corner to snatch the glory right out of one's hands. You are told that you are merely the inheritor of such a trait from your great grandfather. He was such a brilliant man. If I could choose my ancestors, I wouldn't choose any. You can never tell what minute somebody will dig them up and throw their virtues at you. "The evil is oft interred with their bones" was certainly written of ancestors, your own, I mean, not the evil of other peoples. Now, I'll let ancestors rest a while and take up relatives. Of course I do not mean that all relatives are undesirable personally. They can be very charming and one's best friends, yet the fact that they are relatives gives them the supposed right of meddling In one's affairs. I have never been able to understand why relatives' advice should be any better than anyone else's, but it certainly seems to carry more weight with one's parents. How often have I been detained at home, "Your aunt has been there, and she told me she did not consider it a proper place for chilren of your age." There is a certain habit prevalent among relatives which is more.exasperating than hitting one's shin against a chair in the dark, and that is the "now-if-I-were-you" habit. I fear that some day, that remark coming from a relative will lead me to commit an act of violence for which I shall be sorry. Relatives tnd ancestors J>ikc the poor we have always with us. The only Pollyaniac consolation I can draw from the whole matter is that I have
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With tender gayety and irony, Edith Wharton has presented in "The Children" a problem which is becoming more serious than ever before to the society in which we live. In this world of nonchalant marriage and divorce, what is to become of the children? How shall they be cared for morally and spiritually? Seven such children, brought into the world in a family of various marriages, divorces and remarriages and mothered by their fifteen year-old sister, Judith, the eldest of the band, form the nucleus of this novel. Characteristically, Edith Wharton has portrayed her characters, with sympathy and understanding—from Chip, the youngest of the Wheaters, pride and joy of the family, to Martin Boyne, thrown by fate across the path of the young Wheaters as their selfappointed champion. Surrounding these galant and pathetically appealing characters, the author depicts a set of ultra-wealthy Americans who flit from one fashionable hotel to another, seeking only pleasure, nor thinking of those who must suffer from their neglect. The half humorous, half pathetic appeal of the children left together regardless of what happens, excites the sympathy of the reader immediately, and sweeps him along into the swirl of events working toward the end. At the conclusion it is slightly disapopinting to find that Boyne, exposed to two of his love affairs, returns to his work still a lonely bachelor. Dramatic, ironic, sympathetic and poignant, this novel demonstrates Edith Wharton's best contribution to modern literature.
THE CAVALIER OF TENNESSEE (Meredith Nicholson. Published by Babbs Merrill. 1928) This book is without a doubt one of the best; historical novels of the year—a novel which is also in the finest sense biography, for each detail has been carefuly recorded by the author from the most responsible authorities on the subject. The cavalier is, of course, Andrew Jackson, one of the most romantic figures in American history. The story opens' during the restless days of settling and organizing new territories, immediately following the Revolution. Andrew Jackson is a young man, just beginning his public life, and his character is vividly and realistically portrayed in the most interesting and entertaining manner. Impetuous, dashing, fearless, bold and stanch, hated thoroughly by his enemies, an inspiration to his friends and comrades, Jackson typifies the real Democrat who understands the heart of the average citizen and respects him. Even while still a young man, because of his iron will and ability to overcome obstacles, his fellow soldiers called him Old Hickory, thread of the story is the love of JackBy no means the least important son for Rachel Robards, who he latter marries. Through their love story the author shows the tenderness in the heart of Jackson and his courtly respect for women. This love for his wife leavens his impetuous nature and makes the reader visualize him as he is, a real human being, a true character.
SOCIAL Lelia Germany is back in school after being detained at home with appendictis. Mary Louise Saunders spent the week-end with Dot Baldwin and attended the dances at Hampden-Sydney. Mary Garlic and Charlotte Epes visited Louise Poster over the weekend and attended the dances at Hanipden-Sydney. Virginia Walker, Helen Wilcox, Barbara Wilcox, Anne Deffenbaugh, Runt Hargrave, Zozie Carter, Mayo Bass, Polly Aderholt, Sue Sebrell and Sarah Cross returned to school over the week-end and attended the HampdenSydney dances. Elizabeth Turner had as her guest over the week-end, Miss Mary Louise Brunei-, of Richmond, who attended the Hampden-Sydney dances. Polly Aiken and Kitty Russell visited in school over the week-end and attended the Hampden-Sydney dances. Lucille Graves and Pannie Willis spent the week-end at the latter's home in Norfolk. Alice Covington and Florence McIntyre spent the week-end in Chapel Hill, N. C, where they attended the game and dances. Mary Priest, Katherine Grinnan, Martha Von Schilling, Nora Petty, and Gertrude Jarman attended the dances at the University of Virginia over the week-end. Mary Cabinnis spent the week-end with Frances Roberts and attended the Hampden-Sydney dances. Elizabeth Lacy spent the week-end at her home in Richmond and attended the wedding of her sister. Margaret Leonard, Lucille Field, and Emmie Lou Pulliam, spent the week-end at their homes in Richmond. The following girls attended the dances at Hampden-Sydney: Anne Ferree, Anne Withers, Mary Bernard, Frances Thornton, Elizabeth Turner, Frances Millican, Anne Chapin, Louise Foster, Elizabeth Revercomb, Flora Martin, Dorothy Latane, Mayo Beady, Margaret Loving, Allie Kae Libby, Martha Ann Laing, Frankie Roberts, Virginia Gurley, Anna Jones, Frances Davis, Elaine Goode, Louise Munt, Nora Petty, Helen Robertson, Mildred Robinson, Sarah Williams, Frances Hamner, Mabel Fitzpatrick, Dena Lee Stith, Dot Baldwin, Elizabeth Watkins, Nan Griffith, Rosalie Rhea, Lula Milner, Lois Fraser, Alice Carter.
IMPRESSIONS OF HAMPDEN-SYDNEY OPENING DANCES Soft music, laughter, Spanish shawls, couples strolling here and there, pretty girls, alumni, both old and young, visiting students from R. M. ('.. even Keydets. gave the OC :i sion an air of festivity. Old friends renewed acquaintances. Even the "shag'* attained unheard of heights of popularity. "Old grads" of many years ago abandoned any superfluous years, forgetting they were not quite as 'spry" as they once were. Then -twelve o'clock—the grand finale—a groan of protest as the couples filed out—quiet whispers, low murmurings, tired good-nights. The gray dawn began to steal o'er the world. Memory was left victor in the field.
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Miss Lucy Haile Overbey was recently the guest at tea in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Archer Milton Huntington, on Fifth Avenue, New York City. Anna Hyatt Huntington, the sculptress, in April, 1927, presented the original model of her equestrian statue of Joan of Are to the Slate Teachers College, Farmville, Va. It was through Miss Overbey's letter that the interest of the sculptress was gained and the statue was presented as a gift rather than a sale by her representatives. Miss Overbey is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Overbey of Chatham, Va., and is now attending Columbia University, where she has recently been made a member of the Dramatic Club. -Richmond Times-Dispatch.
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES ENTERTAINED AT TEA On Thursday, October 25, the girls of the Presbyterian Sunday School were entertained with a tea at the home of Miss Bliss on Second Street. The guests called between the hours of four and six. They were entertaind with games and contests. Tea and fruit salad were served.
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question?" She (expectantly): "Yes, year." He: "Er-r-er what time is it?"— The Log. Did you hear about the Scotchman who walked all over town trying to find a cheap postoffice? News Item Not so long ago Vice-President Dawes stood before the Senate and said, "You wili now hear a few words from the next President of the United States.," The Senate immediately arose as one man and all started talking at once.
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RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT SUBJECT OF DERATE
At the Eaco Theatre Week of Nov. 5—10
The regular meeting of the Debate Club was held on Friday, October 25. At this meeting Dr. Walmsley gave a very constructive talk on the important points in a debatable question. The question, he said, must of course be a two-sided one; it must be logical, timely, more concrete than abstract, and clearly expressed. Negative statements have become unpopular. The subject of the recognition of the Russian Soviet government was debated. The affirmative, upheld by Margaret Walton and Lois Fraser, won by a unanimous decision. Margaret Hubbard and Lillian Rhodes debated on the negative. Dr. Walmsley gave his usual constructive criticism of the debates.
Smart—"Think of a number be- SENIOR 'FILLING STATION' tween one and twenty. Have you got SATISFIES STARVING it?" Aleck—"All right." The Senior Class is running a "fillSmart—"What is it?" ing station" in the new building, Aleck-"Fifteen." which so far has proven to be a great Smart—"That's right." success. Every night, except Saturday and Sunday at ten o'clock all kinds of Johnnie: "I've added the figures up good "eats" can be purchased at a ten times, ma'am." very small price. Sandwiches, hot Teacher: "That's fine." chocolate and soup usually comprise Johnnie: "And here's the ten an- the menu, but we hear rumors to this swers, teacher." effect that pie will be sold this week. The nice new kitchen lightens to a UPS AND DOWNS AT S. T. C. great extent the task of those officiating behind the counter. If the occupants of the building contrive to be Every girl has her ups and downs, as hungry at ten as they have thus but it is a junior and senior privilege far, we have no doubts that the "fillto enjoy more of them than the mem- ing station" will continue to function bers of the other classes. The reason with increasing success until June. for this is the elevator in the new H. S. U. CONFERENCE AT building. DANVILLE OCTOBER 2H—28 One who has never visited the third floor cannot realize the extreme im(Continued from First Page) portance of this new attraction. It is problems found this conference practhe quickest, safest, and surest way tical and Informational, as well as inspirational. to arrive at the top. How would the Dr. Harry Clark, of Furnian Unigirls get all of their letters—love and versity, was an able speaker who otherwise? How would they get down knows student life. Dr. T. Clagct: to their trunks in the storage room if they had to go up and down num- Skinner, of l.ynchburg, was another erous flights and steps. How could speaker enjoyed by all. Miss Ida the huge box from home be deposited Patterson, a returned missionary in the owners room if the elevator from China, told the students that wasn't these to assist the over-burd- their part in missions was to hold up Christian life in America. She deened student '.'. plored the unequal treaties imposed It is also quite an accomplishment in China by Americans. to know how to run an elevator. S. T. The delegates were entertained roy('. girls are truly being educated in ally by Averett College and left feelthe ups and downs of life. ing that they understood each other better and that they had been drawn Be sure to have your picture taken closer by a common band —the Christ this week for the annual! and His work for us to do.
MON.—Lois Moran and Neil Hamilton in "DON'T MARRY." He thought he wanted to marry and old fashioned girl and when he did he was sorry she was not a flapper—So she gave him what he wanted—A hilarious comedy romance crammed with suspense. Also News and oddity reel. Mat. at 4 o'clock.
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NORTH CAROLINA CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS
The North Carolina Club held its What do you think? Here I am first meeting October 25, 1928. The back at Farmville once more and I'm old girls extended to the new girls missing you a lot. I really don't see a cordial welcome into the club. how the school is going to get along Officers were elected for this year without you, but since you can't very with the following results: well be in two places at the same Elizabeth Walker President time, I'll have to write you all the Frances Carter Vice-President latest dope! Sarah McCorkle Sec. & Tfeas. Reporter Let's take the Freshmen first— Louise Whitlock The members of the North Carolina they're newest. They are all running around with their little caps on and Club are: Florence Wilder, Elaine they are still carrying laundry bags. Goode, Sally Elliott, Lydia Womack, Somehow, in my mind laundry bags; Mary Oliver Ellington, Lucile Norman, and rat caps go together. And, my! Blanche Taylor, Jo Swanson, Sarah dear—you should have seen Evelyn McCorkle, Edith Britt, Margaret MeHolland staggering around with no cum, Juanita Womble, Vashti Kenneleas than six the other day. Of course mur, Alma Yancey, Ola Rutherford, numberless freshmen have pulled that Elizabeth Walker, Louise Whitlock gag about "throwing their laundry Thelma ditcher, Rebecca Allen, Katie Mae Stephenson, Elise Ward, Frances over the Rotunda." The school doesn't seem the same Carter, Nell Armfield. without "Annie P.*' and we've missed Magician (to small boy he has called the delicious smell of onions on the on the stage): "Now, my boy, you third floor annex. And can you imhave never seen me before, have you?" agine cute, little old Beulah married? Small boy: "No, daddy."—The Let me tell you where all our Pointer. nickels are going these days—they don't all go for lollies now but they Be sure to have your picture taken go to hear the new victrola at Shanthis week for the annual! non's. You really should hear it. Had you heard that our Dramatic counting on having a big time! Club and the Jongleurs are giving a I will have to write you again—and play together this year? We're all soon, 'cause I mean things are aca-gog and a-twitter to see it 'cause tually happening at S. T. C. this year you know its going to be good! and, of course, you'll want to hear 0! I nearly forgot! you must be here about 'em. "Bits" for our first Cotillion Club dance this P. S.—Of course, I am getting fat, year—its the tenth and everybody is but why bring that up?
TUES. & WED.—Clara Bow in "LADIES OF THE MOB" A Para mount special. Blazing hair. Blazing personality. Clara blazes her way through a scorching series of thrills in a tense drama of underworld molls and mobs. Made by the director of "Wings" and "The Legion of the Condemned". A most excellent entertainment. Also comedy. Mat. each day at 4 o'clock. THURS.—Virginia Valli in "THE ESCAPE" A story of love and life in the shadows of the great White Way. A special. The beautiful romance of a girl of the tenements enacted against the lurid backgrounds of New York's night life. A very good picture. Also comedy. Mat. at 4o'clock. FRI & SAT. at nights only—Richard Dix with Gertrude Olmstead in "SPORTING GOODS". A Paramount picture, How you'll laugh! Richard Dix in a new and funnier comedy, packed with laugh calories. The kind fo a picture you've been waiting for with love, excitement, humor . . . and even a sleek-haired villian. Also "Cleopatra" a special subject shown in colors. FRI.—at mat. only—Joan Crawford in "ROSE MARIE" a special production. A glamorous romance of the untamed Canadian wilds. Beautiful Joan Crawford as the girl who stirs the hearts of men, and finds true love along a trail of stirring conflict, tragedy, sacrifice. Caught in the mighty ice-flood. A spectacular climax that will live forever. Also comedy. Sat. at mat. only—Alice White, Larry Kent, Lowell Sherman and Sally O'Neil in Elinor Glyn's great<st heart drama "THE MAD HOUR." Beautiful and poor—she tried to keep pace with New York's fastest young smart set. But when her mad flight of fun ended, she found herself alone, with only memories and a broken heart. Also comedy. S. T. C. girls admission prices, all shows 25c if tickets are purchased at the college.