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i: • 'ME BREEZE • Vol. XXXVI Madison College, Harrisonburg, Virginia, Friday, December 11, 1959 No. 11 I "We Wish You A Merry Christmas •

"O holy night, the stars are brightly shining, It is the night of the dear Saviour's sight of the manger scene or an early dawn snow on the crest of the hill moves our birth. Long lay the world in sin and error pining. Till he appeared, and the soul felt hearts. its worth." These are familiar words that carolers will be singing in remembrance of The happiness and wonderful spirit which pervades the air during the Christmas the night long ago when Jesus was born. May all hearts realize the meaning of these season is of a type that is felt at no other time of the year. It should be our heartfelt and other words which carols express. prayer that "Peace on earth, good will toward men" which we sing with our lips, will ' As Christmas draws near, we turn our eyes and hearts toward the greatest promise be echoed in our hearts, and practiced in our lives." ■ . ■ of the past. We sing the songs and view the pageantry of the yuletide season. The -rrr-

Two Madison College, Friday, December 11, 1959 Sigma Alpha Iota Friday Chapel Letter To Editor I Initiates Members - Do you ever get the feeling that you could care less about To The Editor: Madison We, who attend Sunday vespers, On Saturday, December 12, 1959, college and studies ? Certainly this is not unusual, but this attitude wish to express our thoughts con- Gamma Iota Chapter of Sigma Alpha Men can get one down. cerning the incpngruencies of opinions Iota will intiate new members. They concerning informal worship services are Crystal Diehl, voice major; Jo Yet, there is a way to overcome this depression, a way which Lemon, piano major; Mary Ellen is open to each individual here on campus. Friday chapel sponsored on campus. Four or more times a Speak year, organizations or individuals make Keith, piano major; Mary McFarland, by the Y.W.C.A. is held every Friday at 12 noon. This entitles contributions to establish a place for voice major; Mary Frances Town- everyone of any denomination a chance to welcome the inspiration campus religious worship; yet—it is send, French horn major; and Pat received from a few quiet minutes away from the busy life of a impossible to find more than one room Golladay, piano major. Ralph Crabill on campus which is available for stu- Sigma Alpha Iota is a professional student, and to pray and feel one's worries diminish. fraternity for women in the field of At Wednesday assembly, Dec. 2, we dents to use for this purpose on .Sun- had as speaker, Minister F. S. Chu This is as easy and as helpful as it sounds. Why not attend day. music. Some of the purposes of the fraternity are to further the develop- of the Republic of China. He spoke Friday chapel and see for yourself? We wonder why, if these rooms to us on the serious subject of "The LC are used in good faith by responsible ment of music in America, uphold the highest ideals of musical educa- Importance of a Free China." While people, so much disturbance is caused Minister Chu was quoting the losses among the faculty. To cite an ex- tion, and to raise the standards of productive musical work among the that the Chinese had suffered under Socrates Speaks ample: This past Sunday, upon find- the Red regime, there came over the ing the designated room for Sunday women students of colleges, conserva- tories, and universities. public address system (along with "Whom, then, do I call educated? vespers locked, rather than to turn his voice) the song "Heartaches By There are 119 college chapters of away forty interested persons, we oc- The Number." This unscheduled "First, those who manage well the circumstances which they Sigma Alpha Iota of which Madi- cupied the only other available room background music has been traced to son's chapter, Gamma Iota, was the encounter day by day and who possess a judgment which is ac- in Harrison. Upon leaving the medi- the public address system picking up 114th chapter to be installed. There curate in meeting occasions as they arise, and rarely miss the ex- tative service, a member of the fac- radio waves, and not the men's day are 80 alumnae chapters and 459 hon- ulty expressed disapproval in such a room radio as some may have sus- pedient course of action. orary-members, some of whom are manner that greatly distorted the in- pected, "Next,, those who are decent and honorable in their- intercourse spiration obtained from the worship. Marian Anderson, Kirsten Flagstad, ♦ * * Patrice Munsel, and Rise Stevens. with all men, bearing easily and good naturedly what is unpleasant Can such attitudes as these promote Sport Notes o and offensive in others, and being themselves as agreeable and religious experiences necessary to The Madison Dukes started prac- reasonable to their associates as is humanly possible to be; further- make the building of a chapel mean- tice sessions Monday night. Coach more, those who hold their pleasures always under control, and are ingful to the students? Freshman Named Ward Long's men open the basket- Margaret Hart not unduly overcome by their misfortunes, bearing up under them ball season at Bridgewater College on Norma Jean Abbott National Winner Jan. 6. Come out and support the bravely and a manner worthy of our corr*~on nature. — Martha Jones team! o———— Miss Nancy Lee, freshman at Madi- 'Finally, and most important of all, those who are not spoiled son College,, was named as one of the A basketball player to watch: Legs by their successes, and do not desert their true selves, but hold "Steering" Committee six national winners in food prepa- flying, arms flailing, Wilt Chamber- their ground steadfastly as wise and sober men, rejoicing no more ration at the National 4-H Club Con- lain has finally descended on the Na- To Handle Problems tional Basketball Association. At the in the good things which have come to them through chance, than A "steering" committee has been gress held in Chicago, Illinois, No- vember 29 through December 5. present time he has about a 36-point in those which through their own nature and intelligence are theirs formed by the Freshman Class. It average. is an effort to eliminate needless con- Nancy, the daughter of Colonel W. A. since birth. Those who have a character which is in accord not Lee of Quantico, was awarded a $400 MERRY CHRISTMAS! with one of these things but with all of them, these I maintain are fusion at the mass meetings of the class. This committee will handle scholarship sponsored by Betty educated and whole men, possessed of all virtues of a man." functions and minor, problems of the Crocker of General Mills. The con- Frances Sale Plans class. Important items will, of course, test was judged on the basis of the be presented to the class for discus- record book that each contestant sub- Christmas Party Christmas At Madison sion and vote. fmitted. In past years Nancy has The Frances Sale Home Economics This committee is composed of the been quite active in the 4-H club as Club will have its annual Christmas class officers and the presidents and she has held the office of president party on December 15, at 4:45 p.m. in Christmas is a topic about which many have expressed their of the 4-H honor club in her county, beliefs and ideas, but no one can say that Christmas is one certain vice-presidents of each freshman the Home Management House. The dormitory. Members are Eleanor as well as treasurer of her 4-H coun- party is given to help make the Christ- thing,-because it has a different meaning to everyone. Stockdale, Harriet Amburn, Mary ty council. At present, she serves as mas season merry for three less fortu- There is one thought that should dominate all our Other ideas Stuart Jenkins, Sue Robertson, Evie leader of a newly organized 4-H club. nate children of the community. They Cooking all the meals at her home of Christmas—it is the birthday of our Saviour. Jenkins, and Nancy Lee. In addi- will be guests of honor at the party tion, the following girls represent their for her father and younger sister has and club members will bring gifts for The main thought in all students minds now is the fact that respective dorms: Spotswood—Carol provided Nancy with much experi- the children as well as donations for Christmas means vacation and home, but the campus has been Kiniry, Barbara Richards, and Faye ence in the art of food preparation., a food basket which will be given to showing wonderful Christmas spirit. Ware; Jackson—Betty Dodson, Jane Harriett Goode, Tae Smith, Wini- their family. fred Lee, and Carolyn Morrison were Various organizations have planned parties and have collected Hubbard, and Sharon Mahanes; John- ston—Joanne Holland, Judy Twig, and the four other Madison students who Sigma Phi Lambda gifts for children and families for whom Christmas would other- Judy Monger; Ashby—Linda Canga- received this all-expense-paid trip to wise be meaningless. losi, Linda Terry, and Diane Sykes; Chicago. Receiving the trip was the Holds Annual Tea - Students have contributed" their money to help people all 'over Sheldon—Martha Dunington, Carol result of their record books being Sigma Phi Lambda, an honorary judged winners in the state contest. fraternity, had its annual freshman tea the country in their fight against tuberculosis. In this way they Atkinson, . and Niki Tripolos, and Cleveland—Virginia Phillips, Barbara While at the congress, the girls from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. on Thurs- are spreading the love and goodwill of Christmas to thousands. Slate, and Jackie Clark. were given the opportunity to talk to day, December 10 in Wayland recep- The dormijories gaily proclaim the happiness of Christmas. If It is hoped that this executive com- 4-H'ers from all over the world. They tion room. Freshmen who had been any of you have not seen the decorations, a quick tour of campus mittee will eliminate the waste of time also heard a report from the United in the upper ten percentile of their caused by excessive confusion at mass States' exhibition in Russia and were high school graduation class were in- will give your spirits a boost. given a tour of Chicago. In addition, vited to attend. 4 meetings. The steering committee is These are all a part of Christmas on the Madison campus. As the solution for this problem. the delegates to the convention were Approximately 80 freshmen attend- is the annual Christmas dance, the Y.M.C.A.-Y.W.C.A. pageant, o 1— entertained by such celebrities as the ed. The purpose of the tea was to and the twinkle in the eye of everyone you meet. Be sure to take Kingston Trio, Herb Shriner, Roger introduce the new students to the or- The Beautiful Williams, Pat Boone, and the Perdue ganization, the officers, and the ad- a part of this spirit with you on vacation, and may you find your University Glee Club. viser, Dr. Bessie Richardson. own special meaning of Christmas. Christmas Joy by Susan Ritchie "But everyone gets presents at Christ- mas." CLUB CORNER WE BREEZE Said the curly headed boy. '( "My child, you must remember Christ- As the last week of school before Christmas vacation is well Founded 1922 mas is More'than just a toy." under way, many campus organizations have held and are planning Published Weekly by the Student Body of Madison College, jubilant parties. Harrisonburg, Virginia The mother's head was slightly bent The Future Business Leaders of America held a social Wed- Her voice was tired and weary. Printed by McClvm Printing Co., Stamton, Virginia nesday night in Alumni for their members. Christmas games and But to deceive the little child Member of: stories were the entertainment. Refreshments were served. National Advertising Service, Inc. She tried to keep it cheery. Intercollegiate Press The German club will hold an open Associated Collegiate Press Sleep came soon to soothe the woes of house affair Tuesday, December 15, scope project in Green Banks, West : Virginia Intercollegiate Press a toddler's world > in Alumni at 9:00. Mary Hope Stow- Virginia, January 9, 1960. ers is in charge of the preparations. Editor-in-chief As in his mother's arms Business M?saeer Also, the new German club treasurer The Y.M.C.A. is purchasing Christ- Ellen Raines Marjory Buchanan He righjand trusting curled. mas gifts for underprivileged chil- Faculty Adviser and business manager are Sara Chinn William Laughrun and Alice diZerega, respectively. dren of the Harrisonburg area. Cloth- The room was cold and bare and bleak ing and toys will be given the City EDITORIAL BOARD The fire was burning low The Le Cercle Francais, El Club Welfare Department for distribution Associate Editor —_ Shirley Jacobs Out in the dark, a gentle step; Espanol and Alpha Rho Delta had a to the most needy children. News Editor Mary Frances Tyler A crunch upon the snow. combined party Thursday night at Feature Editor Carol Almond 8:00 in Alumni. About forty people This week new members taken into Carole Kimmel, Sandra Hepp the Stratford Players were Peggy Make-Up Editor Virginia Wagner No earthly noise to wake attended including Dr. Margarete Rebecca Winder, Sandra Dutemple The soundly sleeping pair. Woelfel, sponsor of the Le Cercle Sealor, Dick Bly, Sam Outen, Venny Copy Editor —a Doris Shillingburg As in the silence Francais and Mrs. W. Elliott Wilk- Drates, Larry Armentrout, and Ron- Nedra Schultz A gift was given there. ins. | nie Taylor. Photo Editor Audra Bean Men's Editor Ralph Crabill The program consisted of singing. The club also held its annual Christ- Advertising Manager . Barbara Myers In the morn the boy would wake Dick Barnes sang a Christmas carol mas and initiation party on Friday Distribution Manager ___ Lloyd Dickens To find his shiny toy, in Latin, Betsy Goodman sang one in nigh.V December 11. Sports Editor Pat Dean And the mother would know Editorials _,. Eleanor Gullion German and Venny Drates sang a o—, Linda Kern, Linda Cangalosi The Beautiful Christmas joy. carol in French. Barbara Newby, Chief Typist Cathy Daniels vice president of the Latin Club, gave Out Of State Students Typists , "'" i" Nancy Dunn, Ram on a Riley, Jean Leitner, and Ann Hanowell European Tour the introduction to each carol which Attention out of state students! You was then sung by the group. The Advertisements Mary Gush, Ann Crump, Donna Wiggins, Doris Grant Students who intend to take the will receive in your P. O. Box a Cartoonist Ginny Anderson European Tour offered by Marsh foreign students on campus told how Coordinator — Sara Chlnn the yuletide is celebrated in their magazine entitled Virginias, Scenic Reporters .,,, Vinny Drates, Jean Fouke, Tours should make arrangements to Barbara Joyce, Sue Campbell, Peggy Bowman, register for it early in January with country. History Land, put out by the Virginia Winkie Wall, Ann Carey Bruce Dean Wilkins. The first registrant The Curie Science Club is planning Travel Council. This is for you to at-MadisQJL is Carol Phipps, a junior. to take a trip to the big radar tele- take home. T Madison College, Friday, December 11,1959 Tfe* Sixteen Seniors Elected To Who's Who Writing Contest Fraternity Lists Its Open To All SweetheartCandidates Sweetheart of Sigma Delta Rho, the Students Achieve Recognition For The Chrysalis staff invites all Madi- men's fraternity on campus, will be son students to participate in the an- announced at the Christmas Dance, nual creative writing contest which "Happy Holly Days", on Saturday Scholarship, Leadership, Cooperation will be held January A—February 15. night, December 12, at the conclusion Original prose in the essay, short of the Panhellenic figure. In recognition of their outstanding scholarship leadership, and story, novel (excerpt), critique, and The following girls are candidates cooperation in educational and extra-curricular activities, these six- drama forms, and poetry in both the for Sweetheart of Sigma Delta Rho: teen seniors were selected by a committee of students and faculty traditional and free forms will be Anne Murphy, Alpha Sigma Tau; welcomed. Manuscripts, typewritten Mary Janet Wenger, Alpha Gamma members to represent Madison College in the 1959-60 edition of on 8" by 11" paper should be submit- WHO'S WHO AMONG STUDENTS IN AMERICAN UNI- Delta; Betty Pratt Simmerman, Al- ted to Judy Roberts, Box 507. pha Sigma Alpha; Ruth Hammer, Phi VERSITIES AND COLLEGES.- Further details will be published Mu; Sheryl Cardin, Kappa Sigma; This is a highly coveted college early in January. Suzanne Cale, Sigma Sigma Sigma; award and these students gain recog- Cynthia Couble, Zeta Tau Alpha. nition which will accompany them Faye Morgan is the daughter of Those listed above are candidates throughout their lives in any profes- Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Morgan of Roa- from the sororities. sion they may choose. These seniors noke. She is a member of Alpha The candidates from the campus indeed deserve this great honor. Rho Delta, Sigma Sigma Sigma social organizations are as follows: Nancy sorority, treasurer of student govern- Carolyn Moore, Curie Science club; ment, and has been a member of the Cathy Tomlinson, Association for Mrs. Joan Bennett Jones BREEZE staff, secretary' of. the Childhood Education; Audra Bean, Freshman Class, and reporter of the F.B.L.A.; Betsy Goodman, Concert Mrs. Joan Bennett Jones, daugh- Junior Class. Choir; Suzanne Snedegar, German ter of Mr. and Mrs. Alvie S. Bennett club, El Club Espanol; Sally Best, of Salisbury, Maryland, is a member Sigma Phi Lambda; Linda Craig, Ex of Kappa Delta Pi, Pi Omega Pi, Libris club; and Carol Suff ridge, Alpha Sigma Alpha social sorority, Y.M.C.A. and is now vice-president of the Honor Council. Elizabeth Dawson

ville, is a member of FBLA, West- minster Fellowship, Alpha Gamma Delta fraternity, and is now Editor- in-chief of the Schoolma'am.

Dick Barnes

Dick Barnes, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Barnes of Portsmouth is avjnem- Carolyn Nicholson ber of the Madrigals, Y.M.C.A., Strat- ford Players, Alpha Rho Delta, Kap- pa Delta Pi, Sigma Phi Lambda, Carolyn Nicholson is the daughter Student Faculty Relations Committee, of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholson of Trip- President of the Concert Orchestra, let. She is a member of Sigma Phi Ann Shotwell Lambda, Panhellenic Council, Math and President of Sigma Delta Rho. Marilyn Miller Club, Chairman of Standards, Ger- Ann Shotwell is the daughter of man Club, YWCA, and Zeta Tau Mr. and Mrs.' S'! W. Shotwell of Marilyn Miller is the daughter of Alpha fraternity. Criglersville. Activities include, Sig- Mrs. Bessie Miller of Portsmouth. ma' Phi Lambda, Mercury Club, Stu- Her activities include the French dent Council, Secretary of Sophomore Club, Kappa Delta Pi, Sigma Phi Class, Junior Class Night director, Lambda, Business Manager of Strat- Senior Class President, and member ford Players, President of Alpha Sig- of Sigma Sigma Sigma social sorority. ma Tau social sorority, and assistant Jackie Jeffress director of senior class night. Jackie Jeffress is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Jeffress of Cul- peper. Her activities have included / the French Club, Cotillion Dance club, Alpha Sigma Tau social sorority, senior counselor, and she is now serving as vice-president of the Stu- dent Government Association.

Berta Biritos Verl Ann Owens Berta Biritos is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eduardo R. Biritos of Rem- Verl Ann Owens is the daughter ington. Berta has been a member of Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Owens of Suzanne Snedegar of Honor Council for four years and Pulaski. She is Senior Class Secre- is now serving as president. She is tary, member of A'.AV," vice-president Suzanne Snedegar, daughter of Mr. a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha of Recreation Council, and president and Mrs. S. K. Snedegar of Roanoke, social sorority and a senior counselor. of Mercury Club. She is a member is a member of Student Faculty Re- of Zeta Tau Alpha fraternity. lations Committee, SEA President, Nancy Moore Honor Council, Panhellenic Council, Kappa Delta Pi, Sigma Sigma Sigma Nancy C. Moore, daughter of Mr. social sorority, and is a senior coun- James Moore, of Richmond, Virginia selor. - is past president of the Canterbury club, chaplain for Alpha Sigma Al- pha, member of Curie Science Club, Editor of FRESHMEN PEN, sum- Alice Harris mer school Honor Council, and reporter of Sophomore Class. Alice Harris is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Harris of South Hill. She is a member of ACE, German club, Kappa Delta Pi, Kappa Pi. She has served as a representative to the Honor Council and is now serving as president of the Y.W.C.A. Attention Seniors Suzanne Cale All announcements for graduation must be ordered by January 14. This Suzanne Cale, daughter of Mr. and will be the only order sent off, so if Ellen Raines Mrs. Paul H. Cale of Crozet is a announcements are desired, please see Elbert Strickler member of Kappa Delta Pi, Sigma AudfzT Bean or Beth Harwley in Ellen Raines is the daughter of Mr. Phi Lambda, Math "dub, Y.W.C.A., Wayland 118. If any of you know arid Mrs. C. E. Raines of Keezle- Elbert Strickler, son of Mr. and Student Faculty Relations Committee, of a student teacher who wants an- town. She was secretary of the, Jun- Mrs. Elbert Strickler, of Luray, is S.E.A. member at large, Sigma Sigma nouncements notify them of the dead- ior Class, and a member of the president of Stratford Players, presi- Sigma social sorority, and is now line so that they may get their orders student-faculty relations committee; dent of YMCA, and a member of Pi president of the Student Government in. All men students may order an- and she is now a member of Pi Omega Pi, SGO, Sigma Phi Lamda, Association. nouncements from Audra or Beth on Omega Pi, Sigma Sigma Sigma social Madrigal Singers, Sigma Delta Rho, Elizabeth Dawson, daughter of Mr. January 5, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. sorority, and Editor-in-chief of the Student Court, Honor Council, Drama and Mrs. W. A. Dawson of Scots in Wayland reception room. Faye Morgan BREEZE Club, and Wesley Foundation.

: ^Rp Madison College, Friday, December 11,1959 Four Pi Omega Pi Has O'er Bethlehem Meaning Of Varied Wednesday's Christmas Pageant Christmas Project by Sandy Lee Sparks Christmas Symbols <-S*?eeT~sTiielling evergreens, candles Shows Two Christmas Stories A Christmas tree has been added A quiet lay o'er Bethlehem, lighting the peaceful night, friends, to the basement of the library. Un- A peace presided near and far. gifts, church bells, and carols' in the der this tree are gifts for underpriv- When shepherds, tending flocks of ,air—this is Christmas in Amerca. • ileged children. These gifts repre- sheep Ours is a Christmas unlike that in Gazed at a new and wonderous star. sent the project of Pi Omega Pi, hon- any other land, but at the same time orary fraternity, for business educa- The heavens shone, like the festivities in many lands. tion majors. And from the sky an angel did appear Maybe if we knew a little more A child looks forward to Christ- To bid the wondering shepherds about the background of this sea- mas with great expectations. Through A rest from all their fear. sonal holiday the symbols of Christ- this project, Pi Omega Pi hopes to mas would have more meaning. realize these expectations for many Three wise men, too, had seen the The "Merry" in Merry Christmas boys and girls who, without the kind- star, is about 1440 years old. Before that, ness of others, would have no toys And travelled o'er the plain by day the birth of Christ was entirely a waiting to greet them on Christmas To see the humble dwelling, spiritual affair. And the Christ child where He lay. morning. Evergreens, the most striking feature of the season have stood for the Would you like to play a part in The shepherds found a stable bare blessing of eternal ife. Our use of this project? You wori't have to don The floor was strewn with hay. • ] holly dates back to ancient Rome. Santa's suit — only his spirit. A By His manger the thr,ee did kneel Holly was considered as the burning small toy, a ten-cent book, or even a To be with Him and pray. bush, a symbol of Mary. Red ber- jar of bubble joy will mean a lot to The wise men gave their precious ries represented the blood of Christ. a, particular child, and you could be gifts Mistletoe, named by Virgil, "The that child's Santa Claus. They praised and blessed Him too. Golden Branch," is symbolic of the Pi Omega Pi has centered the pro- For He was their salvation, healing Power of God. ject around young children, but it is And this the wise men knew. Candles were mentioned in the Old hoped that the older children will not Testament as being the symbol of The angels lulled Him fast to sleep. be forgotten. Any object no longer spiritual light. Many countries use They hushed the cow and lamb, being used — a sweater, jewelry, or candles as a symbol of Faith at yule- And once more lay the quiet scarf — will be an ideal Christmas time. Spaniards place them over the The Christmas pageant Nativity scene pictures 1. to r.; angels, H. Gross, gift for someone. Surrounding Bethlehem, o doorway; Swedes wear them in a S. Snedegar, and N. Moore; Madonna, B. Biritos; and Joseph, Gene Pfoutz. As the gifts under the tree in- cuilet on their head on their feast day; crease, will yours be among them? Happy Holly Days Bulgarians take a lighted candle and A most impressive Christmas pageant was presented by the awaken the animals on Christmas YWCA in^conjunction with the Orchesis, the Orchestra and the Theme Of Dance Eve; and we, as Americans, welcome Madrigals, to hail the arrivahof the festive holiday season. . LITTLE REFUGEES Tomorrow night in Reed Hall from in the season with candles aglow in The program began with "Around the Christmas Tree", por- eight to twelve will be the scene of home and church. by Anne Nestor the Christmas Panhellenic Dance en- Although the first use of a Christ- traying an early morning scene. A very special doll came to life titled "Happy Holly Days." mas" tree took place many years ago, and watched two kittens attempting to become poised in the best Three little boys were shabby and Larry Bohnert will be playing with Martin Luther was the first to use a feline manner. Then four lead sol- cold; bubbling with happiness, danced again. Bill Vince's Orchestra, which played tree decorated with candles to sym- diers caught her eye as they went But Jesus was too, so they were told. At the strike of twelve the very here last year and has become quite bolize the glorious heavens he had through one of their precision drills. special doll wound down and returned popular in Washington. observed on Christmas. Now, our The very special doll desired to teach to her place with all of the gifts to They slept on the floor as there was There will be an extra special fea- lavishly decorated trees are the high them to move in her graceful manner await the smiling face of the little no bed; ture in the decorations which will be spot of symbolism. but soon gave up the effort and joined But then, Jesus used hay to lay his girl wno would find her on Christmas quite different from anything used be- Santa Claus, a derivative of St. the soldiers in their marching. After morning. head. fore. Hint: The band will surely be Nicholas, from the 14th century, the lead soldiers wound down the playing high. greeting cards, dating back to Queen doll heard carolers singing outside. The second portion of the pageant was of a more serious nature. As From a fire for warmth came forth Tickets will be sold at the door at Victoria's time, poinsettias, firecrack- Four of the carolers gleefully enter- their light, the cost of $4 per couple. The jazz ers, Christmas seals, carols, bells, the tained the doll with a spirited dance. the curtain opened the Madonna, Berta Biritos, was being told by the But that's how He warmed himself concert from four to five is included yule log, and gifts are all part of our The carolers continued to sing fa- that night. in the purchase of a ticket for the glorious heritage of ages past. miliar carols as they moved on down first angel, Suzanne Snedgar, of the coming birth. After a brief black- dance. All of these symbols are full of the street. Kneeling down they gave thanks to Students are reminded of the new meaning with a deep religious sig- The doll then noticed several out, the shepherds in the hills around Bethlehem began to dance. Then the him— rule that they may leave the dance nificance. They make our Christmas strange creatures in masks going wise men seeing the star followed it A baby king, poor and humble, just at any time but must remain in one a distinctive memorial to the birth of through a Weird routine around the like them. of the dating centers on campus. Christ, the greatest symbol of all, the Christmas tree. She was certainly re- and brought gifts to the Christ Child. Then the nativity scene was staged symbol of the great love of God for lieved when some of the happy vil- all mankind. lage lasses came to admire all of the with the scripture being read. The last scene included the dancers presents under the tree. Christmas Christmas Sales Campaign and singers and the Holy Family Day was drawing near and the doll, A Christinas Prayer being told by the first angel to flee. Starts On Madison Campus by Ann Townsend O Thou Joyful Day vacation has Our Heavenly Father come. I'll soon Deck The Halls and We thank Thee for the blessings of Countries Celebrate dance In a Winter Wonderland to the this day and for Thy guidance Varied Christmases Jingle Bell Rock. I can hardly wait through the year. to Be Home For Christmas to see We pray that we may accept the by Venny Drates the Holly and the Ivy, hear the Silver challenge that is ours for Thy work An inspirational reconstruction of Bells and be a part of the hustle and and witness. the Manger Scene, Santa Claus, our bustle of Christmas. For the most important time of jolly visitor from the North Pole with It is a Silent Night when Santa Giving Thanks for the Greatest Gift his "miniature sleigh and eight tiny Claus Is Coming To Town Upon a is drawing near. reindeer", the beautifully adorned Midnight Clear with a sled full of May the True meaning of Christmas Christmas tree which adds much color toys. What Child Is This that doesn't dwell in our hearts forever, never to arid light to homes everywhere, the want a T-Bird with Jingle Bells under be lost in the tinsel and trimming goodies and presents which are re- his Christmas tree? of a superfluous santa and a store ceived on Christmas Day — these are When I awake on Christmas morn- and sidewalk celebration' of a Sav- all characteristic of Christmas in ing I hope to see that Susie Snow- ior who was born to show us sal- America. But, how is the season of flake has made my-jdream of a White vation and lead us into life eternal. Christmas celebrated in other coun- Christmas come true. It won't be a Thank Thee, Father, for Thy Son. tries? Blue Christmas after all. The carolers May we remember with truly hum- In Denmark, on December 24th, the could be heard singing in the distance ble hearts how Thou would want families congregate at the Lutheran God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen and' our thanks shown; through the churches at 5:00 P.M. for a special We Wish You a. Merry Christmas. sharing of Thy great message — service. Following this, a large fam- O Joy To The World vacation is here! even to the near-by neighbor with ily feast consisting of soup, chicken, Celia Oxman "not very much". and a dessert made from rice is en- Barbara Berzinec Oh, Father, may the now well known joyed by all. Then comes the merry- o 1 X in Xmas not mark the unknown. making! The family dances around That all may know and remember the decorated Christmas tree singing Business Students Carol Almond, right, is shown explaining to Barbara Holliday the goal the Christ of Christmas. the traditional Danish carols and the of the sale of Tuberculosis seals. The goal is $175. In His name and for His sake. presents are distributed. If there are Extended Invitation Amen small children in.the household, one Beta Nu Chapter fo Pi Omega Pi A campaign to raise' funds for tuberculosis is being staged on member of the family dresses as Santa will serve refreshments in the base- campus. Claus and gives out the gifts. ment of the library on Tuesday, De- Up On The House Top cember 15. All business students are Characteristic of the Danish Christ- The pledges of Sigma Sigma Sigma social sorority are selling by Sandra Hepp invited to visit any time during the mas is the "Wieath", a kind of bread Christmas seals in a door to door canvass. The proceeds of these Up 6n the housetop reindeer pant day and join in the Christmas spirit. seals are used to fight the war with tuberculosis. Santa'd come down but he knows he made from grain on which four candles are placed, each standing for burning throughout Christmas Eve and One hundred and seventy five dollars has been established as can't . His tummy's too big for the space every Sun4ay in the month of Decem- Christmas Day. the goal this year. One of the can- he's got' ber. With the coming of each Sun- The Yugoslavs bake a special kind vassers stated that this goal could be If each student will contribute A calorie counter, he is not. day of the month, a ceremony takes of cake for their Christmas season; reached with the cooperation of the only ten cents, the goal of one hun- place in which the entire family lights the figure of Christ, two doves, and a His pack's full of sables, Cadillac cars, student body. dred and seventy-five dollars will be one of the candles on the "Wieath" barrel are structured on top of the Lots of money and movie stars. A report of each dormitory's, con- reached without difficulty. A larger and sings a Christmas song. cake. But what's the gift under my tree? tribution is listed below: however, Contribution will of course help reach An interesting custom is the one A warm and sunny climate char- Zorro suspenders and a wooden knee! not all dorms or houses have been the goal much quicker. practiced in Yugoslavia. A table is acterizes the Christmas season in Ar- visited yet When you purchase Christmas seals, 'Leben or ten reindeer snort and spout prepared on Christmas. ,Eve on which gentina. Because the population is Logan — $5.80, Converse — $5.50, you are purchasing not mere bits of Rudolph cpuldn't make it cause his a sum of money and a *traw cross are Jargely Catholic, the Midnight Mass Jackson — $2.47, Ashby — $10.90, paper but a symbol of a battle being nose burnt out, placed underneath the tablecloth. A is attended on Christmas Eve and is Home Management — $1.35, Cleve- fought today — a battle that could Thirteen tiny elves help unload the lighted candle is then placed directly the highlight of the Christmas season. B land — $9.26, Sheldon — $9.50, Spots- possibly effect you or your loved ones toys over the spot where the money and "Papa Noel" is the name of their wood — $.94, Gifford — $5.30, and some day. Fight now! RING THE Better not get caught cause twelve the straw cross are lying underneath Santa Claus who resembles ours in Sprinkle House — $1.39. BELL ON T.B. are boys I the tablecloth. This candle is kept appearance and dress. ■ Madison College, Friday, December 11,1959 Five Early To Bed Is Life's Like That There Must Be Something Special The freshman girl so shy and coy Best Wishes Not The Answer looks admiringly on the sophomore To You At "There must be something special about this time of year. boy; I wish someone would tell me why Have you ever said "this? If you have and have attempted to carry out The sophomore boy with his blond Christmas People forget all the trials and woes of the day this plan, you know how impossible little curl dreams of dates with the AND A And have such a glow in their eye." it is. According to the rules of good junior girl; health a person should get eight hours The junior girl with cheeks of tan Happy New Year of sleep every night. In order to do boldly pursues the senior man; These words were uttered by old Charlie this, and to make it to breakfast (the But the senior man so dashing and LOEWNER'S (No one seemed to know his last name most important meal of the day), one wild secretly loves our freshman In fact not much was known about Charlie must go to bed at 10:55 and wake up child. MUSIC SHOP Except that he was old and lame.) at 6:55. For the freshmen this plan Penny Matthews might not be too difficult to carry out because they must have lights out ,M II I I IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIMIIIII imillllllllll liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiilllllllllllMIIIIIIIII ■•••■II. He lived down the street in a big old house by 11:00 P.M., but for upperclass- ] LARSON'S FABRIC CENTER 1 men, who burn the midnight oil, get- Alone as far as anyone knew. 76 West Market St. He scowled and frowned on everyone around ting to bed early is a cruelty joke. The one night you -try it, there's "FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY DRESS" And subsequently his friends were few. a fire drill. You try to sleep through it but someone slaps a coat on you Season's Greetings and shoves you down the stairs and ^UinilllllllllllHIIIIIIIIinillllMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIMIIIMIIIIMIIIIIIlllllllllllllllllltlllllHIIIIIIMIIIIJIIIIIinilllllllllllMIIIHIIIIIII^ Today Charlie sat by his windoiv ^limiiii in iiiririiiii i ti iriniii 11 m mil 111 ■ 111 mi ■■ 11111 ■ 11 ■■ lit m 11 ■ 11 n 11 ■• 11111 inn 11111 u i mi ■■ 11111111 mi 111111 M imii >«^ out into the cold night. If this is not Looking out as the people passed by. the case, your hall monitor takes roll They scurried and hurried hither and to check and turns the light on to make Season's Greetings from Their arms filled with bundles piled high. certain you are there, or you get visi- tors who want to chat or get the ans- JULIAS' RESTAURANT Charlie grunted with disgust at such carrying on wer to some problem. I larrisonburg, Va. The solution to the problem—don't ^Illltlll II1IIIIM 11 llllll lllllll If 1II1IIIIII1IIM11II1II11 IMIIIMIIIIMf 11111 IDIIItlllllllll 11 IIIIIIMHIIMIIIIllllIll llllllllllllllllllln

"People out on a day like today!" even consider the idea or you will AllllIlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllftllMnillllllllllMIIIIIIIIIIIIIItllllHIIIIII M l llJIIItll 11 Mlliri lllllll III1IIIIMIIIIIM IIIIIIIIIIIM '/, It was snowing and a north wind was blowing. surely upset your state of equilibrium. SEASON'S GREETINGS He pulled the shade and turned away. Get used to those bags under your eyes! from He could still hear the tinkle of bells from afar I COIFFURES L0RREN And now and then a song bright and gay. Prospective Students The world outside was aglow with joy, Should Sign Tour List I BEAUTY SALON But Charlie reflected none of its ray. Anyone" who hopes to go on the Bermuda Tour should put her name I STYLING, PERMANENT WAVING, Finally when he could stand it no longer on the prospective list of tour mem- 1 SHAPING AND HAIR COLORING He reached for his overcoat and cane, bers. There are a number of inquiries He would find out for himself what was going on, from alumnae who will be welcome J Phone 4-7375 members of the group. However, in ''/iiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiliiiiiiiillllilliiillilllllliliiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHilliliiiii* Or if the whole world was insane. order for any student who wants to go not to avoid disappointment ten- s01IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHI1IIIMIIIIMIIMIIIMIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIItllll1IIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1IIIIIIIIIMIIIlllV As Charlie lumbered along down the street tative registration is advisable. Ac- I MADISON COLLEGE JEWELRY Everyone he met smiled and spoke- commodations are assigned in the order in which applications are re- He thought to himself, "I didn't know ceived, as stated in the Marsh Tours PIPES CIGARS CANDY I lived among such friendly folk." information sheet. It appears that it will be possible MAGAZINES—NOVELTIES and Charlie came upon a group of children to fly round trip between Valley Air- MANY OTHER ITEMS port, Weyers Cave, and Washington. Romping around in the snow. This will be of great advantage as He said to one, "Tell me, sonny, ( the chances are that we shall fly to NOVELTY NEWS CO. "Why are you laughing so?" Idlewild from Washington and get to I — Bermuda earlier than formerly. Next to Virginia Theatre

The child looked up at the puzzled old man '/.imillllllllllllllllHIIllllllinilllllllllllinllltllMIIIUMIIHIIMI II iniiiii iiiiiiiimnimiii illinium ■lllllll' His eyes were puzzled too. MERRY "Why mister, aren't you happy? CHRISTMAS Won't tomorrow be Christmas for you too?' Shop at Leggett's MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR get off FROM Now and relax on your BOXWOOD your TOURIST HOME Christmas vacations. pad, dad GIFTS FOR MOM, DAD, Merry Christmas BROTHERS AND SISTERS. and Happy New Year \\ 3 Big Floors of Top Values. FROM Charge # Cash • Layaway Jjlalcenwre £/lowers "THE SHOP TO KNOW FREE DELIVERY AND IN HARRISONBURG, VA. 273 E. Market St.—Dial 4-4487 FREE GIFT WRAP

^iiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiMiiiitiiMiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimtinr^ GO GREYHOUND GIFT ITEMS ON MAIN FLOOR 7TY¥ (for out-of-this-world savings I) COSMETICS • ACCESSORIES K-.TII Mir' CARDS • FANCY LINENS No, there's no Greyhound SUN-TUE DEC 13-15 Scenicruiser® Service to MEN'S WEAR • BOYS WEAR For Every Girl Who Was Ever outer space—yet. But if Involved With An Older Man! you're rocketing home for GIFT ITEMS ON SECOND FLOOR KIM NOVAK the holidays, there's no COMPARE THESE LOW, LOW FARES: LINGERIE • SPORTSWEAR FREDRIC MARCH better way to go! It costs less than driving your own New York 11.10* READY-TO-WEAR • CHILDREN jalopy, too. With this exclu- Washington 4.25 sive Greyhound Service, Roanoke __ 3.65 \ Richmond 4.20 GfFT ITEMS ON THIRD FLOOR • K «tmu mtooiiM •« OUUHU norau you get more—pay less. ■ ♦plus tax WED-THUR DEC 16-17 Get in orbit...goGreyhound. GIF DEPT. • HOME FURNISHING TOYS • NOTIONS NEW SINGING ROMANCE! 1 COLOR! BAGGAGE PROBLEMS? You can take more with you on a M Greyhound. Or, send your belongings by Greyhound Package MARIO LANZA Express. They arrive in hours and cost you less! For all your Christmas FOR THE FIRST TIME If a such a comfort to take the bus ...and leave tho driving to us I A COHOH* f»M . UN *OJ« U11AM Needs Shop At FRI-SAT DEC 18-19 THERE'S A LOU COSTELLO In GREYHOUND AGENT "30 FT. BRIDE OF NEAR YOU CANDY ROCK" Plus "OREGON TRAIL" N iiiiiiiiiiimiitiiiimuiH ii iiHiiiiiiiiiiitiiiif Six Madison College, Friday, December 11,1959

^lllllimillllllll Ml HIIIM lilt CIIIIIIMIi. Basketball Schedule MERRY CHRISTMAS MERRY CHRISTMAS For Madison Dukes "KILE'S" Amoco F. BARTH I Sports Chat Wed. Jan. 6—Bridgewater College & Grocery Service J.V.—Away rOUt COUNTRY STOW IN TOWN Wed. Jan. 13—National Business 1050 S. Main St.—Dial 4-70v8—Harrl»onbura j CAREER, INC College—Away V IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIItlMllllllllllllllltUltllllMllllllllltlHIIlP With Pat Mon. Jan. 18—Shenandoah College —Away Sat. Feb. 6—National Business Col- lege—Home SHOP AT by Pat Dean Mon: Feb. 8—Ferrum Jr. Colleg* —Away VALLEY BOOKS Congratulations are in store for Linda Quist, fencing sports Thu. Feb. 11—Bridgewater College leader, for doing an excellent job with fencing intramurals. The J.V.—Home Stationery—Gifts Mon. Feb. 15—Shenandoah College season came to a close this past Tuesday with the finals of the —Home Pictures—Bibles tournament. First place honors went to Carol Almond with Cathy Mon. Feb. 22—Ferrum Jr. College Hudson and Cherlee Botkin taking second and third place respec- —Home tively. Although handicapped considerably by the lack of enough equipment the season was apparently a big success as a total of 50 girls participated in the fencing intramurals—twelve of which en- Y.W.C.A. Kid Party tered the tournament.' To Be December 14 BERMUDA The Fencing Club held its first tryouts last Thursday night. Everyone is asked to place a gift Stanley Warner Six of the eight who tried out were selected to become members of under the Christmas tree in the din- College Week the Club. Carol Almond, Annette Caudle, Bee Stockdale and ing hall Monday night December 14 VIRGINIA l Donna Wickham are the new members with Mickey Lackovitch for the YWCA's annual Kid Party. 1960 HARRISONBURG, VA. |J||l| iati'irq[ and Charles Smith being accepted, as auxiliary members. Con- Gifts from the party which will be held . at 6:00 p.m., will be given to will be the GREATEST! NOW thru SAT. gratulations to all— the city and county welfare depart- JAMES DEAN For those of you who couldn't believe your eyes last Saturday ments for distribution to thirteen • Aa always, the "Mixer"— College night — you weren't seeing things — they were really honest-to- needy girls and five needy boys. Pack- Day at the Beach. in his Two Big Hits • And the All-Day Cruise to an an- goodness men! Through the efforts of Carole Mumpower, A.A. ages should be labeled 1. for a boy cient fort with calypso, luncheon, "REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE" sports leader for Social Dance, and the co-operation of the admin-J or for a girl 2. what age ciiild the gombey dancers and native bands. AND present is for, and 3. a brief descrip- AND FOR THE FIRST TIME istration, the importing of AMA seniors and post graduate students "EAST OF EDEN" tion of the gift. • INTERCOLLEGIATE JAZZ for intramural social dance has been approved. Eighty men and Children under ten years old have SESSIONS, with competition between jazz combos of leading men's eighty Madison Freshmen girls learned the latest in dancing under received most of the gifts in previous colleges. SUN.-MON.-TUE. the guidance of Carole last Saturday night. years, but this year girls from twelve • COLLEGE WEEK REVUE- to seventeen and boys from eleven to amateur college talent (YOU?), CLIFF ROBERTSON in By the way — the A.A. is having a hard time unbelieving its directed by a professional. fifteen will receive them. It is sug- • Barbecue Luncheon and Games "BATTLE OF CORAL SEA" eyes also — a waiting list for an intramural activity??? gested that several people go together Afternoon. AND Have a neat time over the holidays and until the next time re- to purchase gifts for older boys and • Special TROPHIES for Fishing, member—"It is a rough road that leads to the heights of great- girls. Golf, Tennis. RANDOLPH SCOTT in ALL WITHOUT CHARGE. ness. Seneca The "SEVEN MEN FROM NOW" Notice BERMUDA Psychology Club Picks CALENDAR Trade Development Board We Wish All Of You Don't forget Honor Week. 620 Fifth Avs., N.w York 20, N. Y. Senior As President Dec. 12—4 p.m.—Concert in Reed A MERRY CHRISTMAS Kenneth Frank, a senior, was elect- Hall The question box is empty! ed president of The Psychology club 8 p.m.—Midnight — "Happy Holly at the club's second meeting held in Days" Alumni Hall on Friday night, De- Dec. 13—ATTEND CHURCH OF A cember 4. YOUR CHOICE Other officers selected are as fol- 1 p.m.—Vespers in music room 12" IP WNYl lows: Quita Arnold, vice-president; Ruth Peebles will be the speaker. dust &e/ee$ec//6r RCA Custom Carol Nelson, secretary-treasurer; and Music will be provided by Ruth Record Doris Shillingburg, parlimentarian- Winthrope w \ reporter. Dr. Ben K. Patton is the Dec. 14—6 p.m.—Kid Party in dining |CER0Y adviser of the club. halls \ Next year this club plans to become Dec. 16—12 noon—Homeward bound affiliated with Psi Chi, an honorary '^i«VwyT.tMff fraternity in psychology. least six semester hours of psychology Wt2****&*±*x\ y CIGARETTES, All those majoring or rninoring in and are registered for three more V \ psychology and who have had at hours are eligible to join the club.

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