January 29, 1927
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Regard With Pride THE BREEZE VOLUME V HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA, JANUARY 29, 1927. NUMBER 17. JACK WEEMS RETURNS TO COLLEGE LEES GIVE PROGRAM II CHAPEL L 0. ARMSTRONG WILL 10- TO PREPARE FOR COLUMBIA WORK OF ROBERT E. LEE DRESS STUDENT ASSEMBLY FEB. 4 ' GRADUATE OF LAST YEAR IS INTERESTING EVENTS IN LIFE OF LECTURE OF INTERNATIONAL WELCOMED BACK TO HER LEE ARE TOLD AND WORDS FAME IS EXPECTED TO TELL ALMA MATER HERE OF HIS ARE READ MANY INTERESTIN THINGSL It is proved at last that the town Robert E. Lee was born on January Mr. L. O. Armstrongs Dean of the mouse can't be satisfied in the city. 19. In celebrating the birthday of Lecture Staff of the Bureau of Com- Jack W'eetns has come back to H. T. the great man for whom the organ- mercial Economics, will give an il- C. to take up some physical educa- ization is named the Lee Literary lustrated lecture to the student body, tion work which she did not include Society presented a chapel program February 4, on "What Lured the in her course here before. Jack has Wednesday, January 19. Three of the Adventurers." been at the Medical College in Rich- new members Elizabeth Knight, Mr. Armstrong is a speaker of in- mond for the last quarter, but in a Ruth Dold, and Annie Bulloch took ternational fame and is probably bet- class which has a great majority of part, giving an entertainment of the ter informed and has studied more boys in it she could not possibly feel highest type. thoroughly than any man living in at home--though she said that she Walter Reed Hall, the new building recently constructed on the H. T. Some interesting things about Lee's the great out-of-doors of America really did enjoy her work there. C. Campus. The ell at the right side houses the treasured swimming pool. youth that are not widely known from Mexico to Alaska. He is inter- Jack is including iryher work here were told by Elizabeth Knight. The ested in sports of all kinds and enjoys this year those clashes in physical audience was delighted with the ac- swimming, hunting, and fishing. He education which she* will need before N. S. F. A. Recommends count of how the clergyman who of- has spent much time in selecting going to Columbia to get her Masters Plans For Dance ficated at Lee's wedding was caught sites for boys camps and assisting in Degree. This she expects to do next Student Criticism in a s^orm just before the ceremony. the selection of the best fishing dis- year. Are Progressing Elizabeth has a pleasing way of tricts for fishing clubs. Though she has been dealing in The National Student Federation speaking and she gave a vivid picture Mr. Armstrong has read and travel- tnat such subjects as anatomy and dissec- Ever since February 12 was an- of America has decided students of the tall, lanky preacher attired in ed extensively, and is always inter- tion, jack has not gained too much nounced as the date for the annual should participate in the educational the clothes of the bride's father, a ested in current problems. In addi- medical lore to feel at home in her dance, the Blue Stone Cotillion Club policy of their college. This is to be short, dumpy gentleman. tion to his keen observation and sense Alma Mater. She has so quietly and has been busy making plans for the done by allowing the students to offer Ruth Dold has at one time lived in of humor, he has the gift of adapting quickly slipped back into her accus- success of the affair. Many attract- objective criticism concerning their Lexington ahd iS. familiar with the the subject to his audience, and is tomed place in the school routine ive arrangements have been made courses and instructors. Lee Memorial Chapel which is locat- therefore equally interesting to men and in school life that all of the girls and so far every indication points to ^*M"he N. S. F. A. met at the Univer- ed there. Her description of the and women, young and old. who know her feel as if she had never an immense success on the evening sity» of Michigan during the early statue of Lee which is in the chapel been anywhere but at H. T. C. of February 12. part\>f December and came to the was remarkably good. Ruth's man- MUMPS IS NOW As yet, the club has not announced above decision. One hundred and ner of talking is so very much like INFIRMARY SPECIAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRESS what orchestra will furnish the mu- ninety two colleges from forty states that of her sister, Emma, who grad- WITH WARM WEATHER sic but it is a known fact that the were represented by forty-fivi del- uated here last year that several The infirmary "special" for the last music will be good because in previ- egates. times old girls in the audience could two weeks has been mumps. Why I The work that is being done to im- ous times the music has been of the By allowing the students of col- be heard giving little exclamations. people pass through childhood with- prove the campus is always of inter- best. The dance is to be held in the leges to offer criticisms of their in- Annie Bulloch has real ability as a out going through that ever—expect- est to everyone. At present there new gym in Walter Reed Hall and structors and their work, it is hoped reader and the poem she read about ed ordeal, come away to college feel- are several plans underway to make the decorations will be in keeping that academic standing will be raised Lee was thoroughly appreciated. The ing confidently that they are immune the appearance of the campus more with the Valentine season. and scholastic attainments will be Civil War atmosphere was felt by to such youthful follies and have to attractive. This is to be a college affair with higher. The plan, it, is hoped, will the singing of such songs as "Old spend endless days in a lonely infirm- In the first place, the tennis courts Blue Stone Cotillion Club acting as help the instructors and the student Virginia" and "Dixie." ary bed with unsightly, aching of are to be improved by spring so that sponsors. The bids have been secur- body. It is not meant that careless, jaws is more than Dr. Weems can they will be' ready for use when warm ed from the printer and may be se- thoughtless suggestions and criti- MISS MILLER RECEIVES understand. The girls think it is bad weather comes and will furnish both cured from the president of the club. cisms will be made, but the plan is HIGH MUSICAL HONOR enough when you are put to bed with recreation and exercise for those in- offered to make college work better some slight illness, but when even the privilege and desire to eat is not terested in the racket sport. and more interesting for both stu- Miss Margaret Miller has been ap- REGRET RESIGNATION OF theirs life just isn't worth living. ' The walk between Jackson and Al- dent and instrutor. pointed president of the Second Dis- Any one wishing to know how it umnae is being steadily worked on REV. H. E. BEATTY trict of the Virginia Federation of feels to be a mumps patient should and is expected to be ready for use Music Clubs by Mrs. Sydney Small, ask Louise Rebertson, who recently as soon as the weather becomes warm tt was with regret that the resigna- Bluebird Tea Room of Roanoke, who is the president of had that experience. Elizabeth has enough to make certain the impossi- tion of Rev. H. E. Beatty of the the Virginia slate club. Miss Miller Damaged By Fire not been off the sick list for many bility of having the concrete freeze 1 will be in charge of the work in this local Lutheran Church was received. days, and she left behind her one after it has been laid. This walk Rev. Beatty had been pastor of the district. < will add a great deal of beauty to the "Quick! Run! The Tea Room is on more mumps patie*it, whose swollen Lutheran Church of Harrisonburg fire!" Miss Millef isVjrVery accomplished jaws are gradually subsiding. Ex- campus and will also save many since 1922, coming here from S. C. musician, holding a bachelor of music And smoke poured from the windows perineces such as these make college weary extra steps across the campus. He expects to leave here about Feb- degree from Hollins College. Miss and crept out from the eaves of the life different, and since "variety is The swimming pool, the opening ruary 15. Miller has been for several years a of which is looked forward to with roof. Although it was about seven- the spice of life," there are two girls Mr. Beatty plans to attend the member of the Harrisonburg State great pleasure, will probably be op- thirty in the morning some college i nit lie campus who have no excuse to winter term of the White Bible Teachers College music faculty. ened formally the middle of Febru- girls were there to see the excite- complain about the monotony of col- School in New York before he ac- ary. ment, in fact Miss Holmes was one of lege days. cepts another pastoral call else- the first witnesses and sat on the PAGES USING NEW PLAN where.