JUNIOR CLASS NIGHT PAGE 3 . WE BREEZE Vol. XXXI? 3 Madison College, Harrisonburg, Virginia, Friday, December 7, 1956 No.y/d Christmas Cheer Claims Campus 'Christmas Crystals' Glee Club Presents Spark Social Whirl adison's Madonna Christmas In Song Holiday Theme Madison, Macon Fills Reed Gym Combine Voices "Deck Reed Gym with Christmas Sunday afternoon, December 9 at Crystals, 5:00 p.m., the annual Vesper Service Fa la la la la, la la la la-" of Christmas music will be presented This refrain may be heard from jointly by the Madison and Randolph- members of Panhellenic Council as Macon Glee Clubs in Wilson Hall they prepare for "Christmas Crystals", Auditorium. this year's formal Christmas Dance. The selections sung will fall into The VMI Commanders will provide three main divisions. The combined music from jazz to sentimental for the voices of both Glee Clubs, approxi- dance, which will be held in Reed mately 95 in number, will present Gym Saturday, December 8, from 8 various Christmas favorites for mixed P. M. till midnight. Bids are on sale groups including "And the Glory of for $3.50. the Lord" and the "Hallelujah Cho- Setting a romantic mood, the colors rus" from Handels' "Messiah", and of white, blue and silver will be used "The Shepherds' Story". Randolph to transform the gym into a winter Macon's Glee Club, under the direc- wonderland. tion of Mr. William Troxell, will give Promising to be another beautiful another section while the Madison feature of the dance is the figure College Glee Club, directed by Dr. which will be composed of members Bucher, will provide the third division of the Panhellenic Council and their of music. , escorts. All the girls, wearing white "A Ceremony of Carols" composed formals, will carry arm bouquets of by Benjamin Britten in old English white carnations tinted with blue and style, is to be sung by Madison's adorned with blue and silver ribbon. group. These carols vary greatly and Leading the figure, which will be at range from tender lullabies to trium- 10 P.M., is Panhellenic Chairman phant praises using words of ancient Mary Ellen Choate and her escort usage and forgotten pronunciation, John Culbertson, and the Chairman- thus contributing a singular flavor to elect, Sarah Bundy with her escort, "For unto you is born this day" . . . summarizes the Nativity scene which Eloise Lohr and Eldon the music. Soloists such as Kay Ranny Hodges. Padgett have been elected to portray in Wednesday's pageant. Alderman, Carol Bowers, Ella Sue Also included in the figure will be Kiracofe, Jane Bivens, Suzanne Bow- Sigma Delta Rho President, Eldon Portraying the Madonna for the Christmas pageant on Wednesday, December 12, is Madison's Y. W. C. A. die, Joy Hollar, and Betsy Goodman Padgett, escorting Miss Kathy How- president, Eloise Lohr. will be featured. Accompanist for the ard, and the Vice-President, Robert Coming from Arlington,'Virginia, Eloise is entered in Curriculum VII, Liberal Arts, and is majoring in geo- concert will be Jane Henson of Madi- Mclnturff, escorting Mrs. Mclnturff. graphy. After college, she plans to do graduate work at Columbia University in New York. son and Jim Smith of Randolph- A jazz concert will be presented by Recent activities of Eloise are Y. W. C. A. president, Madrigals, German Club, and currently was selected as Macon. the Commanders at 4 P.M. Saturday an outstanding senior to represent Madison College in "Who's Who In American Universities and Colleges." Students will remember that the in Reed Gym. School clothes may be Selected to represent Joseph is Eldon Padgett from Harrisonburg, Vir- Randolph-Macon Glee Club partici- worn and the admission is fifty cents ginia. Eldon is president of Sigma Rho Delta, Men's fraternity, and vice- for those without bids. pated with Madison's Glee Club in president of Men's S. G. O., vice-president of Y. M. C. A., and was president Orches/s Stimulates the Christmas Concert of 1954. All members of'the faculty are cor- of Alpha Rho Delta. dially invited. Faculty members are Dance Enthusiasm invited to Alumnae following the Standing as the first angel of the nativity scene will be Nancy Lee Two groups from Orchesis Club dance figure for refreshments. Figure Gardner, Editor-in-Chief of THE BREEZE. The many activities of Nancy Freshman Pen Begins will present dance demonstrations at includes representative to the Honor Council and the A. A. Council last members will also go to Alumnae, Turner, Ashby and Broadway High Magazine's Third Issue and other students will be served in year. She was both a freshman and sophomore class officer. She is a mem- Schools ork December 11 and 13. Reed. ber of Sigma Sigma Sigma social sorority. Freshman English sections have To stimulate dance interest among elected representatives to the edi- Second angel will be Beverly Belt high school girls is the purpose of torial board of Freshman Pen for the French Club Brings Season, Yuletide from Charlottesville who is chairman these demonstrations. Members who 1957 issue. Names were released fol- of Honor Council. She is a member will go to Broadway are Shirley lowing the first organizational meeting of Kappa Delta Pi and Sigma Phi Brankly, Gerry Bias, Barbara Ed- of the board last Tuesday. Spirit In "Why The Chimes Rang" wards, Sandy Slade, Marie Foster, Lambda. Also she is a member of Freshman Pen, the magazine of and Mary Aon Potyler. There girls Alpha Sigma Alpha. student writing at Madison in Which also are teaching demonstrative tech- For the third angel the student body the most interesting examples of fresh- niques in the gym classes there. chose Ann Warren, president of S. man composition are collected each The group which will go to Turner G. A. Her home town is Denmark, year, was begun in 1954, with the Ashby is Betty Roberts, Charlene S. C. Ann is a member of. German first issue coming out in the spring, Grimms, Barbara Edwards, Gerry Club and Sigma Sigma Sigma so'cial 1955- This will be the magazine's Bias, Joan Buchanan, Barbara Brown, sorority. third issue. It will be distributed and Jean Dyer. Nancy Addington, about May 1. Pageant characters were elected by flutist, will appear at both perform- the student body and selected for ances. Student representatives are the fol- lowing: Barbara Ann Jacobs, Patricia their Christian character and contri- 1. . ■' ' o butions to campus activities. The Ann South, Mary Anne Davis, Edith student with the highest number of Delegates Take Time Witcher, and Diana Boelt. Also votes was selected Madonna. Those Joan Bennett, Elizabeth Francis, Jac- receiving the next highest number of At V.P.I. Workshop queline Jeffress, Nina Garven, Ellen votes were awarded the position of Raines and Nancy Atkinson. Also first, second, and third angels re- Attending the Virginia Home Eco- Nancy Carolyn Moore, Caroline Mar- spectively. nomics Association Workshop at shall, William Wright, Salley Bailey, Annually the French Club presents a Friday Chapel program in V. P. I., on November 30th' and De- and Dale Carey. French before the Christmas vacation. Helping with the prop detail Other candidates tor Madonna cember 1, 1956, were Misses Shirley At their meeting on Thursday the is Jeanne-Marie Justice, Carrie Lou Jeter and Ann Ames. were: Barbara Cooper, Adriene An- Wright and Martha Seig. freshman editors planned to begin derson, Glenna Bennett, Joan Alls, "Take Time" was the theme of the making selection of the first contri- Traditionally the Friday Chapel Mary Jane Edmundson, and Anne Carol McCormick, Virginia Wilson, workshop. Such topics as "Take butions for the Pen. They will elect service just before Christmas has Ixcn Ames. The rest of the club furnished ami Martha Goodwin. Candidates for Time To Be Friendly", "Take Time an editor-in-chief and a business man- given by Le Cercle Francais, the the music to go with the play. Joseph were Norman Miller, Sonny to Relax", "Take Time To Plan", and ager from among their number in the French Club at Madison. This Fri- Audrey White was in charge of the Wine, and Bob Mclnturff. "Take Time To Work", were used near future. day, December 7, Le Ccitle Francais lights, which played over the differ- Sponsored by the Y. W. C. A. and for registration, the buffet dinner, the All freshmen' interested in helping presented a skit based on the story ent parts of the stage. The Church the Madrigals, the traditional Christ- discussion groups, and the tea. with the Pen as typists, proof read- "Why the Chimes Rang". door backdrop was designed and mas story will be portrayed in eight The purpose of the workshop was ers, or illustrators are asked to give Narrated in French by Ann Hearl, painted by Angie Larson, Mary Ann tableaux. With each scene, music will to discuss and make plans for the their names to One of the members the mam characters were played by Rogers and Jeanne Justice. be sung a capalla by the Madrigals. annual state convention to be held in of the editorial board before Christ- Carrie Lou Jeter, Mary Jane Ackor, Anne Murphy directed the music. Ann Hearl will be narrator. the spring. mas. _y Madison College, Friday, December 7,1956 Page Two Parental Patronage Dear Fellow Students, This year the staff of the Schoolma'am is planning to devote some space to "our" parents in the annual. In this way we hope to give our parents recognition showing that we know that they do exist and also it is providing another means of financing "our an- nual." The latter is the main purpose in introducing this new idea. The Schoolma'am does not have the large source of money at by Nancy its disposal which is needed to publish the annual. Therefore, we Lights and gaiety seem to keynote are asking the help of you, the students, in making this new idea campus emotions just now. Seven a success. We are asking that your parents contribute $1.00 in more days until we're homeward return for which their names will appear in the Schoolma'am in a bound. section especially devoted to them. And still another congratulation goes A letter is being sent to all of your parents explaining the pur- to the Junior Class for their out- pose and asking if they would like to contribute. We hope that you standing class day and night presenta- tion. will bring this matter to the attention of your parents and encour- Sigma Phi __mbda announces that age them to help us in this undertaking. the first Wednesday assembly follow- The Schoolma'am is published for you, the students, and we J\%~^zim^k ing the Christmas vacation will be hope this year to give you the best book ever and one of which you \ Dr. S. E. Girard Priestly. will be extremely proud. ff^^ Dr. Priestly, world traveler and We know that we can count on you to help us initiate this plan *,»-•J* speaker on national affairs, will be and thank you for your support now, in the past and in the future. remembered from his visit a few years ago. The entire staff would like to take this opportunity to wish all Santa please bring me a doll for Christmas. of the students at Madison a very Merry Christmas and the Hap- Speaking to Santa through the Dear piest New Year ever; and we hope that all of your years here at Santa letter were Sarah Newton and Madison will be filled with success and happiness. Doris Critzer. Hope they included a Student Dispatches Urgent Plea wish for you too! Very sincerely, From THE BREEZE, to you— Sue Peters, Business Manager To Santa For Deserved Treats best wishes for holiday happiness to The Schoolma'am all. Dear Santa, , o Christmas is almost here again and I've finally decided what Reminders to Remember I would like to have. The Christmas Tree
Many times during this holiday season we should pause and In case you haven't been noticing, I've been especially good A Christmas tree lacks admiration for a moment think back through the ages about the first Christ- lately. I've been going to breakfast regularly—every time they have Without the proper decoration. mas. First the foretelling of the prophesy in Isaiah 9:6— chipped beef. And I've made my first period class on time every All artists with an inclination \ "For unto us is born, unto us a child is given: and the govern- day but Monday. I've even signed up for an assembly seat this year. We plan the trimming operation. ment shall be upon his shoulders: and his name shall be called All my homework has been in within a week after it was due ! ! Wonderful, Counsellor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, My only call down all year was for wearing socks in the p. o. on We pick the tree that stands just so," The Prince of Peace." Sunday. And I haven't dated over four nights any week. Most nights (They look quite different where they grow) Then there was the wonderful fulfillment of the prophesy in I've been in bed by one. And somehow when alone inside And so, Santa, I'd like for you to Luke 1:31-33. "He shall be called the Son of the Highest: and of A Thought For You It's very tall, and much too wide. his kingdom there shall be no end." bring me just a few of the bare neces- sities. I think I deserve unlimited by Lynne Saunders It was about 740 years before the Holy Nativity actually took But to hide the branches lacking pine cuts for at least one semester. Just From John Woolman's Considera- We light each complementary line. place that Isaiah foretold the coming of Christ. And now, 1956 one letter a day would reduce the tions on the True Harmony of Man- And with a swish of angel hair years after the" fulfillment of the prophesy, the story and meaning cobwebs in my mail box. It would We fill it in where it was bare. of the first Christmas still lives in the pages of the Bible, on the surely give my legs a rest if you kind we get this week's thought. • lips of Christians, and in the hearts of those who believe. could bring me a baby, blue Cadillac "Though the change from day to Pine cones, santas, glittering stars, with white side wall tires, and a hi-fi We hope as many ponder over the "Christmas Story" and mar- night is by a motion so gradual as Festive cookies and candy bars, set to play Elvis Presley records all vel at its greatness, both in truth and goodness, for surely, no story scarcely to be perceived, yet when Berries red, and handmade snow, the time. And please bring me a list could last as long as this one has, nor be repeatedly told so many night is come we behold it very dif- A misplaced piece of mistletoe. times and still be loved as much as it is if it were not the greatest of the menus for next semester's sup- pers so I'll know whether to go to ferent from the day; and thus as story every lived. Tinsel, ornaments and popcorn string supper or not. Santa, bring all the people become wise in their own eyes, Carol Bradley Tossed on the arms of our evergreen. professors automatic correcting ma- and prudent in their own sight, cus- A train to rumble round its feet, chines so they can return our papers toms rise up from the spirit of this And soon our Yuletide tree's complete. in one week instead of six. I'll Not Forget The Children world, and spread by little, and little, Could I have a big teddy bear for But if in final examination my bed? It must be one that rolls till a departure from the simplicity Christmas Holidays will soon be here. Before you become in- Our Christmas tree lacks admiration, over by itself and does not mind ly- that there is in Christ becomes as volved in a mad pre-season rush, stop and answer this question. Do May I suggest, with reservation, ing on an unmade bed until noon. distinguishable as light from darkness, you care enough to SHARE some of your Christmas happiness We've added^ too much decoration. But, Santa, most of all I would to such who are crucified to the with someone who is not as fortunate as you ? like to have a man to date for all world." —Ann Hearl Each year the Y. W. C. A. sponsors a Kid Party, the benefits the many and varied social events. It of which will be distributed by the Welfare Department. December doesn't matter if he's slightly shop- Altars Ahead! 10 at 6:00 in the Dining Hall is the time of the party this year. The worn, just so he is over six feet "Y" would like to have each of you bring a small gift for a needy tall, likes to dance, has plenty of "Dream Of A Lifetime" Materializes child, such as a toy, a pair of socks, etc. Please wrap and put a tag money, is willing to spend it, and you on it to denote for whom it should be—a boy or a girl. can get him here in time for the As 'Rings And Pins' Invade Madison Don't forget—December 10. Help* to brighten someone else's Christmas Dance. It would also help if he meets my parents' approval. It seems like some girls were pretty busy over the Thanksgiving Christmas. They're counting on you! Thank you, Santa, and you will holiday. Many of them came back with diamonds. y| find three cheese sandwiches under Judy Leggett received one from P. A. Breeden, while Gene the tree for you Christmas Eve. Paxton made Ida Marie Hall a happily engaged girl also. Betty ME BREEZE A Madison Student Robinson and Lynn Barnett made things offical as did Dee Smith and Melvin Yates. Anne Warren received a diamond from Sonny Founded 1922 Zorn of Clemson University, in Clemson, South Carolina. Nete Published Weekly by the Student Body of Madison College, Eldridge and Gene Newman of Wil- Harrisonburg, Virginia Filmfare Free Posses Virginia liam & Marjft Extension in Norfolk decided to become engaged also. Alice Editor-in-chief Business Manager As "Julie", Doris Day is afraid of Alice Pomeroy Linderfer received a diamond from Nancy Gardner Anna Hollowell her husband, Louis Jourdan because Faculty Advisor Nancy Talman Lee Freiermuth of the University of Miss Clara Childs he is insanely jealous of her. Her Bonnie Walker Virginia. flight from him comes to a breath- Grace Manly EDITORIAL BOARD Diamonds were not the only rings taking climax in an airplane. Kay Ballagh Associate Editor — Grace Manly Madison girls are sporting around News Editor Connie Faulder Some of the plot seems pretty far- Connie Faulder these days. Two girls returned to Feature Editors . _ Sarah Newton fetched, but the newspapers tell simi- Avis Mackey campus with V. M. I. miniatures. Lynne Saunders lar stories every day. "Julie" has Mary Ann Wertz Headline Editors Pat Evans Bonnie Walker accepted one from Beverly Gooch, Diana Boelt received very good ratings and will be Eddie Broyles Howard Dean and Allene Crosse is Copy Editor Ellen Turpin playing at the Virginia Theater Sun- o— Exchange Editor ______Carolyn Evans wearing Darrell Rice's. Make-up Editors __ Sylvia Painter day, December 9, through Thursday, Charlene Grimm is wearing Ensign Sports Pat Schultz December 13. Free Posses State Benjamin Schaeffer's pin of the Coast Reporter for Men Students Larry Bohnert Reporters Faye Nance, Janet Baldwin, Elvis Presley makes his film debut Jane Gilbert Guard Academy. Ann Elliott and Beverly McGinnis, Joan Lambert, Mary Minor, in "Love Me Tender" showing at the Jean Parrish Tom Martin of University of Virginia Rachael Rowland, Avis Mackey, Barbara Freed, State Theater Friday, December 7 Jane Carpenter are also pinned. Mary Yates, Freddie Waite, Marguerite Bates Typists Pat Smith, Jeanie Plummer through December 14. This film is Buzz Bossard Two Madison girls tied the knot BUSINESS STAFF in black and white and is the story Faye Nance Thanksgiving. Betty Humphries and Advertising Manager Helen Harner Ad Collectors Anna Jagiello, Edith Shultz, Kay Daggy, of the Reno Brothers who are both Noelle Cassidy Lt. Edwin C. Jones Jr. of the Air Kathy Kitchen, Delores Whittaker, Barbara East in love with the same girl. Elvis Pat Lumpkin Force are now husband and wife. Circulation Manager Anne Lee Burruss sings several songs, including "Love Kitty Kelly Betty Hunt became Mrs. Lyle Fitz- Distributors I . Anne Lee Burruss, Nancy Rogers, Rita Dixon, Betty Ball, B. B. Banks, Bertie Sue Martin Me Tender". Eldon Padgett gerald on November 22. Madison College, Fridays December 7,1956 Page Three Junior Class Answers Childhood Query Magazine Sponsors Frederick Convinces Cederick Christmas Spirit Prevails Annual Art Contest Mademoiselle's third annual Art In Class Day Assembly Contest is now under way. The two winners will illustrate the In the noon assembly December 5, in Wilson Auditorium the two winning stories in the magazine's juniors officially began their class day activities which were center- 1957 College Fiction Contest and will ed around a Christmas theme. receive $500 each for puhlication of Skipping in to the tune of "Here Comes Santa Claus" the their work. The closest runners-up juniors, "dressed in colors bright", shook the ceiling lights with will receive lionorahle mention and their original words. Following their entrance, Jane Gilbert, class their entries will be kept on file for president, introduced the other officers: Betty Ball, vice president; possible future commissions by Made- Jeanne Steigleman, secretary; Frankie Landis, treasurer; Faye moiselle. Winners and honorable Nance, reporter; Carrie Lou Jeter, sergeant-at-arms. mentions will be annoulfced in the Sponsors for the junior class, Dr. and Mrs. William Mengebier August 1957 College issue. If you're a woman in college or art were then recognized before the assembly. Next Jane presented to school and submit your entries be- Mr. Howard K. Gibbons a check for the Chapel Fund. fore you twenty-sixth birthday, you Before the speaker began, the junior are eligible to compete. Submit etas turned to the audience and enough work to show your ability— Sorority Carolers musically invited them to class night at least five samples in any medium: program. After acknowledging the Serenade Campus sprays of flowers from the sister line drawings, oils or water colors. Santa Claus agrees that Cederick and Frederick qualify to "go Mademoiselle will accept photo- Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority has ex- class, the sponsors, and her parents, places and do things like Monitor" as celebrated members of the graphs of originals, , either color tended an invitation to all the sorori- Jane introduced Dr. Albert G. Ed- transparencies or black and white glos- reindeer team. ties and the men's fraternity on cam- wards. \ sies. This is not a commercial art pus to go Christmas Caroling on De- Although he needed no introduction, contest; Mademoiselle is not looking by Faye Nance cember 10, at 7 P. M. a brief background sketch was drawn for fashion illustration or advertising Carolers will begin singing at the by the class president. Hailing from layouts, but for imaginative, original Christmas spirit dominated the campus scene Wednesday as main gate and go around the campus bonnie Scotland, Dr. Edwards left nis work in whatever medium or style the class of '58 celebrated its long-awaited day and night. clock-wise singing at the various homeland when he was eighteen to you work best. Madisonites were greeted first thing Wednesday morning with dormitories, Dean Wilkins apartment come to America. On reaching Contest closes March 15, 1957. gay Christmas designs and decorations in Harrison Hall. A Santa in Alumnae and at Hillcrest for Presi- America he entered Georgia Tech. He has been minister at the First Pres- Judges will be: Alfred M. Frankfur- and reindeer, abstract stars and angel hair trees presented a ka- dent Miller and his family. ter, editor and publisher of Art News; The Glee Club girls in Zeta Tau byterian Church for nine years and is leidoscope of sights and colors, which was a forerunner of the noon on the board of the Sunnyside Pres- Dorothy C. Miller, Curator of the assembly and Class Night program. Alpha will be in charge of the selec- Museum Collection of the Museum of tions which will be traditional Christ- byterian Home. Modern Art; Bradbury Thompson, Noon assembly featured a favorite of the campus, Reverend mas Carols and Songs. Keeping in the spirit of Christmas Art Director of Mademoiselle. Edwards, who spoke on "Christmas and Children." The After the group finished caroling Dr. Edwards spoke on children and juniors, dressed in white with accents of green and red neck- they will go to their respective houses Christmas. He pointed out that chil- dren's frankness is because of their Since she will be unable to visit scarves, and sporting jolly Santa nametags, marched in to the tune I for Christmas parties. honesty—sometimes brutal honesty. the various dorms this year, Mrs. of "Here Comes Santa Claus." An example was from one of Hans Wilkins, Dean of Women, would The audience was then invited to Christian Andersen's tales of the king like to take this means of wishing the Class Night program to the tune who ordered a suit of verK fine cloth. the entire student body a very of "Jingle Bells." Jane Ellen Gilbert, The. material was declared\so fine Merry Christmas. , president of the Junior Class, present- that only those who could see it were ed the class gift, Sam Welch's playing led by Sis Watkins; an "Indian Most Original Grace Manly of "Taps", and the leaving of the Dance" performed by Charlene Grimm Most Versatile— Gladys Lewis Mengebiers. and Jean Lawhorne; a "pantomime Most Businesslike..- Bev Pearce Next Cederick and Frederick hear of animals" led by Betsy Auten; a Most Literary _-..... Faye Nance Madrigals singing' "What Child Is "Sailor Doll" dance done by Annie Wittiest _- Allee Pomeroy This", led by Ann Remley. Then, Laurie Daniels; a "Raggedy Ann and Friendliest Carrie Lou Jeter they reach a church with a tableaux Andy" dance performed by Pat Rog- Happiest.- "Sam" Welch scene acted out by Nancy and Clelia ers and Reisa Frank; a "Jack in the Most Sylish- Margie Yarger Mengebier, and narrated by Barbara Borf' song and dance by Bev Pierce; Most Athletic Shirley Stewart Compton. Following this was a organ a "Sleigh Bells" song by Avis Mackey Most Likely To Succeed solo by Mary Ann Wertz. Going on and Eddie Broyles; a "Toy Tigers" Class of '58 to a city, Cederick and Frederick are dance led/ by Jeannie Steigleman; a Pat Smith and Judy Bair summarize in song the overall theme greeted by "Silver Bells", led by "Toy Poodles" dance led by Ginny and appeal of class night N Page Four Madison College, Friday, December 7,1956 Three Students Relate Yuletide Story Social "Daze" "Y* Delegates Discuss Mid-East Ties Of Homeland Customs And Traditions Saturday, December 8 At United Nations YW-YMCA Seminar 4:00 p.m. Concert — V.M.I. Com- by Avis Mackey On Friday, November 23, at 2:00 in ists' attractions including Rockefeller manders — Reed gym. . ( the morning, Eloise Lohr and Bar- Center, Times Square, Staten Island, Have you ever seen Christmas in another country and shared 7:00 p.m. Movie — "I'll Cry To- bara Cooper, president and vice presi- the Statue of Liberty, Wall Street, morrow". new customs and traditions of other people? If you haven't, join China Town, Lower Manhattan, and 8:00 p.riC 12:00 "Christmas Crystals" dent of Madison's Y.W.C.A., boarded us for a trip in "Santa's Tourist Sleigh" and we'll take you for a the train at Union Station in Wash- Greenwich Village. dance — Reed gym. visit to some other lands. The girls returned to campus on 12:00 a.m. Coffee hours at various ington, D. C. with the city of New Since there are a few foreign students here at Madison who York as their destination. Sunday night, November 25, tired dating centers. will be sharing an American Christmas with us, let's travel with Here they represented the "Y" at but well satisfied after an informa- them to learn of the yuletide season in their lands. Sunday, December 9 a United Nations Y.W.-Y.M.C.A. tive and enjoyable trip. "Sandy" Kurihara tells us1 that Christmas in Hawaii is cele- o 5:00 p.m. Glee Club concert — Wil- Middle East Seminar. This meeting, brated much like the season in the United States. \ son auditorium. which was attended by some 150 SCHOOLMA'AM SCHEDULE December 9—Newman Club — 11:00 Santa Arrives college students from all over the Frances Sale Presents Monday, December 10 United States, had as its purpose to P.M. — Catholic Church. November's newspaper announces December 10—Men's S. G. O. — 12 6:00 p.m. Y.W.C.A. Kid party. create better relationships between our "Santa's arrival from the North Pole Symposium On Careers Noon — Alumnae Hall. A. C. E. A symposium on home economics 7:00-8:00 n.m. Panhellenic Christ- country and the countries of the Mid- by Hawaiian Airlines." He then goes (Officers & Old Members) — careers was given by the Frances mas Caroling. dle East. around to visit school and stores. In All of the meetings that were held 4:30 — Alumnae Hall. Orchestra Sale Club of Madison College on the cities there is the same hustle Wednesday, December 12 - —4:45 — Wilson Auditorium. December 4, at 7:00 p. m. in Senior during the seminar were conducted and bustle of Christmas shopping and Wesley Foundation Officers — Hall. 8:00 pm.. Y.W.C.A. Christmas in the United Nations building. These happy anticipation of the coming sea- 6:30 — Alumnae Hall. A panel of home economists repre- pageant — Wilson auditorium. meetings included attending a Gen- son. December 11 — Breeze — 6:50 — senting the different fields of home eral Assembly of the U. N., a number Fir trees are imported to put me '* Friday, December 14 Breeze Room.' Math Club — 7:00 economics spoke on their profes- of informal meetings with various finishing touch in Hawaiian homes, members of the United Nations, and — 'Burruss 8. sion and the opportunities for grad- 12:00 Vacation Begins. and stars shine brightly on them. a luncheon at a Middle Eastern res- In the churches midnight Mass is uates in home economics. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL1 taurant. Quad Quips conducted on Christmas Eve. After The speakers were Miss Dorothy Rowe, dietitian at Madison; Miss While attending the seminar, the Solving the current bell problem this the people 8° home to unwraP Carolyn Driver, home demonstration representatives among other things on campus, Dr. Mengebier has of- gifts and watch for Santa's arrival, Campus Sale heard talks by a delegate from the fered this solution. Piped into each sometimes through the front door. agent of Rockingham County; Miss Madison College Plates United States Mission to the U. N., room will be sensuous, whispered On Christmas Day, dinner is eaten Martha Sieg, Madison College Super- (a Christmas special) $2.50 delegates from Syria, Israel, and tones of, "Your class is now be- and visits to the homes of friends fol- visor of Home Economics Education; r Madison College Note paper ..... 1.00 Egypt, and a panel discussion by ginning!" lows. When visiting is over there is and Mrs. Anne Hardesty Driver, Madison College Pixies 1.50 Middle Eastern students who are * * * * a gathering around the table for the homemaker. These articles will be on display studying in our country. All of the Quoting a fellow classmate, "It feast which continues until late even- The program was given to help in the P. O. Lobby next Tuesday meetings were very informal with op- was so romantic in anatomy class ing. A Mile Kalekemoka (Merry students decide the area of home and Thursday. They can also be portunities to *sk and discuss vari- today—there was Eddie Melton dis- Christmas) has been had in the economics in which they will make their career, and to further interest bought from the Alumni office at ous questions. secting his cat and whistling 'True Hawaiian Islands. in home economics among the girls any time. While in New York, Eloise and Love'." Ecuador Holiday specializing. Barbara took in several of the tour- Now let us travel to the country of Ecuador in the city of Guayaquil with Yohanna List. In this country the Stop everything—start laughing! \. traditional carols are not sung, but the homes are adorned with brightly- lighted artificial trees which are made by the people. The trees appear on December 1st. Santa exists only on a commercial basis in Ecuador, appearing in the store windows. In the corner of a room in their homes, the people create the Nativity scene in great de- tail. Letters' to the Christ child are written by the children. Like we here in America, the peo- ple of Ecuador send Christmas cards and exchange gifts within the families. All the gifts are placed under the V tree, the result being great confusion when everyone goes to find his. This is done on December 24th before the family attends Midnight Mass. After the service each family goes together to be in their home to celebrate over a large dinner. From this time until dawn there are parties, and dances which is the high-light of activities for the youths. IF YOU'VE GOT a Lucky, you've got it made. Colombian Customs That's 'cause you just can't beat a Lucky for From here we follow our new taste. Luckies are made of fine tobacco—light, guide, Gladys Ramirez to Colombia, South America. On December 15th naturally good-tasting tobacco that's TOASTED the Christmas season begins with fire-, to taste even be&er. In fact, you'll say Luckies works and parties among friends. This merrymaking is had every night until are the best-tasting cigarette you ever smoked. Christmas. What more could you want? Oh, the answer to On December 24th the family' as- the Stickler! If you're in a light plight, what you sembles for a huge dinner and the singing of carols before their "home- need is a Match, Natch! made" Nativity scene. Each home has a decorated tree under which The Holy Infant places the toys and "IT'S TOASTED" other gifts for the children. Santa to taste better! Claus is the Child's helper. At Midnight the family attends Mass together. Gift-opening time comes when the family returns from DON'T JUST STAND THERE ... the service. - STICKLE! MAKE $25 Christmas Swim Sticklers are simple riddles with two-word rhyming answers. On Christmas Day most of the Both words must have the same number of syllables. (No people leave the cities for a visit in drawings, please!) They're BO easy, you can think of dozens the country. A picnic lunch is packed in seconds. We'll shell out $26 for every stickler we use—and for hundreds more that never see print. So send stacks of 'em and swimming is anticipated. You with your name, address, college and class to Happy-Joe- see, November through January is Lucky, Box 67A, Mount Vernon, N. Y. summer vacation for the school chil- dren. We're back from our trip in Santa's Sleigh. Everyone out for Madison. Luckies Taste Better We enjoyed our "peek" into your Christmases Gladys, Yohanna, and CLEANER, FRESHER, SMOOTHER I Sandy. May your Christmas holiday be one of happiness and delight. In an American way, may we wish you PRODUCT or II .. Madison College, Friday, December 7,1956 Page Five "Clubbing It" Freshmen TT Members Begin Campus Projects Oslo Announces Student Study With the Christmas season slowly English Department rolling around, the various cjubs here Activities of the Junior YWCA Announcement is mad* by the Uni- Housing is provided in the Blin- on Madison's campus have planned Purchases Records have begun on campus for the year. versity of Oslo Summer School of dem Students' Hall for single stu- many important and „ constructive Composed of freshmen Y members, the eleventh summer session to be dents. Married couples are accom- projects, and "fun projects" too. Madison's English Department has the group has elected officers and held July 6 to August 16, 1957, in modated in private apartments or pri- On the evening of December 11, at just purchased a llarge number of undertaken several projects. Oslo, Norway. vate homes. 7:30 P. M., Le Cercle Francais has long playing recordings of poetry On November 19 an installation planned an annual Christmas party reading, plays, scenes from plays, and service for the new officers was held. Course offerings include: A General Six semester-hour credits may be at the home of Dr. Woelfel. Braving authors reading their own works. Janie Ruffin was chosen to lead the Survey of Norwegian Culture; The earned in the six weeks course and it, the members are planning on wear- The collection will supplement older group this year. Nancy Close will Humanities and Social Studies; Edu- the session is approved by the U. S. ing that type of clothes that rain- 78rpm recordings already in the Eng- act as vice president, while 'Jean cation System in Norway; Graduate Veterans Administration for veterans coats are supposed to cover! lish Department's record library. Courses' in Norwegian Education, Lit- Thomas and Sandra Wallace will hold under P. L. 346 and P. L. 550. Appli- The Granddaughters' Club has also This purchase covers English and the jobs of secretary and treasurer, erature and Society. . cants should have completed their planned a Christmas party to be held American literature from Chaucer to respectively. in Sprinkle on December 6 with their Sean. O'Casey, several up-to-date re- Featured courses are: Physical Edu- freshman year not later than June, Nancy Moore is campus program cation in Scandinavia, with special 1957. sponsor Mrs. Dingledine. Along with cordings of Shakespeare's plays in- chairman and Barbara Stern is the this party the members of the club cluding the recently released Richard emphasis on Norway; International newly elected day student program Relations (from the Norwegian view- have planned a heartwarming Christ- III produced by Sir Lawrence Oli- chairman. mas project. They are giving a party vier. point) ; and The Industries of Nor- On December 3 at 6:45 P. M. all way for business men and* advanced and gifts to the people at the Aim's Poetry readings include W. H. Junior Y members went to Sunny Home. Auden, E. E. Cummings, T. S. Eliot, students of International Trade (3 LOEWNER'S Side Home to present a Christmas weeks in Oslo and 3 weeks' travel in Beautiful decorations which will and many others. Plays include "The program. Sunny Side is a home for soon be seen in the three dining halls Importance of Being Earnest," Sheri- Norway visiting typical industrial MUSIC SHOP aged people. plants). have been planned and made by the dan's "School for Scandal," Shaw's On December 6, the Y gals took Wishes You a Art Club, this being their main Christ- "Don Juan in Hell," and several another trip; this time it was to the All classes will be conducted in mas project. scenes from Restoration comedies. county home where they presented a English and an American member is HAPPY The Art Club has also been busy I The entire addition to the record Christmas program. on the administrative staff. The Uni- with elections. Their new president library constituted a purchase of The purpose of the Junior Y is to versity provides outstanding lecturers HOLIDAY is Bet Hummely. Congratulations, about $300. When the records have familiarize freshmen with the Young and maintains highest educational Betl been catalogued for the department Women's Christian Association, and standards. Sponsoring the assembly for Janu- it is hoped that they can be placed in to provide an opportunity for fresh- ary 9, 1957 will be the Frances Sale a special place where students may men to work together. Home Economics Club. listen to them singly or in small They will have as their speaker Miss groups. Records will also be avail- Helen Smith Mugler, Education Direc- able for use in classes as part of the HAVE YOUR WATCH tor, Department of Mental Hygiene lecture. and Hospital, Commonwealth of Vir- A full list of the new recordings REPAIRED AT § It's Christmas/^ ginia, Richmond. will be available from the English Department in the near future. 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GREYHOUND HARRISONBURG, W. Page Six Madison College, Friday, December 7,1956 0llllfllllHIIHIIMIHMHHIIIIHIIIIHIIHIMIMIItHIIIIIIIHIIHMII*>^ Now For The News ■I "KILE'S" Amoco Sports by Mary Minor One of the nation's ex-heart throbs, & Grocer/ Service YOUR COUNTRY STORE IN TOWN Chat Ezio Pinza was struck twice by a 1050 S. Main St.—Dial 4-7098—Harrltonburg I heart attack, Monday. 'oailllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllHIIIIIMIIIlllllHIHMIIH^ Of interest to those who are or With Pat might be acquainted with the Arling- ton school system is the fact that HUMMEL'S Thanksgiving has passed and the happy hunting season has Mrs. Barbara Riches, school board gone for another year. So all you little "deers" may come out of member passed away the day before DAIRY RITE your hiding places now, the way is clear! Thanksgiving. Mrs. Riches was a F. BARTH Under new management Melbourne, Australia, the sight of the 1956 Olympics, is the member of the ABC or "A Better Welcomes the College Girls main item of news of the day in the sports field. Gold medals County" group, which was the more GARBER have been won by many of our United States participants. The liberal of two partisan groups. For Snacks, Breakkfasts, swimming event seems to be catching the eyes of the public as Since the Arlington School Board We Carry Dinners 9:00 A.M.—12:00 P.M. Shelly Mann broke the world's record in the butterfly stroke. is no longer elected, the State will ap- MODERN point a new school board member. CURB SERVICE Back'on the Madison campus, basketball is the main sport of DANCE SHOES . the day. Extramural practice is being held each week with the The result may be a slight change of first game to" be played early in January. policy. S. MAIN STREET Intramural basketball games got underway last week but the Eight years ago, Josef, Cardinal HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA enthusiasm among the teams seemed to have died out. What's the Mindzenty sat with burning eyes in a matter gals? Each team has two more practice games before the courtroom in the "people's democ- VIRGINIA racy" of Hungary listening to the holidays so come on out and support your team. Tournament confession of disloyalty and the re- JARREiLE'S games will get underway on January 8. traction of faith which had been ex- SUN. thru THU. Fencing Club members had their regular practice last night torted from him. For an account of SHOE STORE Here Is A Most Unusual with three girls showing up for some extra help. Aren't there more Love Story and Honeymoon his imprisonment and torture, read 92 So. Main Street WHAT MADE JULIE RUN? fencing enthusiasts on campus? the Washington Post from Decem- 0W/ Harrisonburg, Virginia M-G-M presents Well gals, have a Merry Christmas and we'll be back next ber 9, to December 15. The account . the year's big year! was translated by Father Joseph Vec- Come in and see our complete *,? suspense-shocker! Don't forget to see the Madison Dukes in the first home game sey, who received the story from line of new Fall and Winter | Doris DAY of the season on Monday at seven. Cardinal Mindzenty. styles. Suede, Black or Brown, also leather pumps. Louis JOURDAN' MERRY MERRY Bags to match. BarrySULLIVAN John W. Taliaferro ALL SIZES & WIDTHS CHRISTMAS Frank LOVEIOY CHRISTMAS Jeweler We Give S&H from ffl\ An Arwin Production /£ Charles & Polly Established 1879 Green Stamps Photographers 83 S. Main Street Valley Books STARTS FRIDAY 122 South Main St. Harrisonburg, Va. 82 S. 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