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VOLUME VII HOLLINS COLLEGE, DECEMBER 17, 1934, HOLLINS, VIRGINIA NUMBER 5

Annual Junior Fall Prom Y. w.. Hold~ ~hite Christmas Drama Reveals GIft SerVIce 1n Chapel •• d Held in Gymnasium Dec. 8 The. White Gift Service in all its WInnIe Weaver as Ma onna beautiful simplicity was held in the Chapel ------~ Johnny Long's Orchestra Miss Jackson 'Discusses on Sunday night, December' 16. The Dr. ·Mims Speaks in Pageant by Sue Turner is Furnishes Dance Music Chapel was lighted by candles and a star Presented in Theatre Farm Relief Problem which hU,ng over the altar, .and it was Recent Convocation decorated with pine trees. Ann Bates, GRAND MARCH .· HELD president of Y. W. C. A., took charge and PAINTING IS 'THEME RELATES DIFFICULTIES OF read the Christmas story. The presidents GIVES FIVE FUNDAMENTALS FARMERS TO-DAY of the four classes, Mary Anna Nettleton, . OF EDUCATION Saturday evening, December 8, from Virginia Wellington, Elizabeth Williams The 'annual Christmas Pageant was nine to twelve o'clock, the Junior Class and Nancy Peery, then presented their presented Sunday night in the Little sponsored the annual Fall Dance at In convocation on Wednesday evening, ·gifts of love, sincerity, vision and servi e. At ~o nvo('.at ion on Wednesday night, Theatre. This year's production which December 5, . Miss Kathleen Jackson, Hollins College. If the rerflarks floating After Miss Bates gave the watchword, the Decemher 12, Mr. Cocke introduced Dr. was very unique in theme was written by Assistant Professor of Economics, spoke around campus on the day after are to be entire college joined in singing "0 Holy Edwin Mims, Professor of E~glish at Susanna Turner. The opening scene is laid on "Farm Relief." President Randolph credited, the dance was a howling success. Night." The program was as follows: Vanderbilt University, who spoke on "The in a monastery in Italy, showing Pra Lippa "I never had such a good time! Wasn't introduced Miss Jackson, who has had Five Fundamentals of Education" or ORGAN PRELUDE: Lippi before his newly f1nished painting. considerable experience both in the theory "The Main Objectives in Teaching and the or<,:hestra simply wonderful? Did you Paraphrase on "0 Little Town This painting has been done as a mural of this problem and in the practical side, Studying." ever see the gym look so pretty?" are a of Bethlehem" .. , . . , . . .. , . , Faulkes for the monastery wall, and this is the day few of the remarks that were overheard. since. last year she was an Assistant Dr. Mims' first objective is intel on which the monks are to come to judge PROCESSIONAL HYMN 52: Economist in the Farm Credit Admini lectual discipline. He pointed out that the Without doubt the dance did come up o Corne All Ye Faithful (Latin 17th the painting. stration in Washington, D. C. power of concentration and the develop to all the high-flung expectations. The Centpry) Within the painting are the figures of Miss Jackson commenced by saying ment of mental qualities are necessary to . ceiling of the gym was hung with hundreds ANTHEM: and angel and the Virgin Mary. At the that the people of to-day tend to think in achieve true education. In addition, one of balloons, which were just the color of a While By My Sheep , ...... Spieker artist gazes upon his work, he addresses terms of a single agricultural problem, needs the accuracy of knowledge or a southem sky ·at night, and the fragrance Traditional English 18th Century the figure of the Holy Mary, petitioning while in reality there are many diff.erent clearness 'of mind which will enable him to that the spirit which guided him through of the fir trees lining the sides of the gym HYMN 53 : classes of farmers who present a great distinguish between truth and error. The created an atmosphere of Christmasy Hark! The Herald Angels Sing out his work, will continue with him. He manv problems in this field. All of these development oL the power of memory is is interrupted by the brothers and the anticipation. Certainly the orchestra, the Words b, CHAICLt:S WESLEY farmers have encountered certain griev also important, especially in training the abbot who carne to view the work. The Duke Collegians, measured up to all re Tune arrangeti by MENDELSSOHN ances and difficulties in common in .ad mind to retain important facts and quirements of what an orchestra should be. ANTHEM: brothers are at once enthusiastic over the dition to their own particular problems. impressions. And for those who could spare a moment Children's Song of the Nativity.Graham painting, but the abbot is less responsive. As an illustration of these common ex As his second objective, Dr. .Mims He, believing that celestial figures from dancing, refreshments including Dedicated to ERICH RATH AND THE periences, Miss Jackson presented the named the power of thinking, declaring punch, cakes and mints were served by HOLLINS CHOIR should only be portrayed in divine inter example of a farmer who rented a farm that the knowledge of facts is not sufficient. pretation, objects because Fm LippoLippi members of the faculty in the little rooms HYMN 57: in Minnesota. He payed for a small part "Straight thinking, II he said, "is just as (Co1ltillf/ed on Page 6, ColulIllI 3) Angels from the Realms of Glory. Smart (COll,tillllcd 011 Page 6, Col1mm 2) of the farm out of his own meager savings important in the development of character and financed the rest by means of a first ANTHEM: as straight living." The speaker then Rejoice Greatly, 0 Daughter of Zion and second mortgage. Between 1912 and urged the "golden mean" in thinking. (Messiah) .. . , ...... , . Hiindel Hollins Singers Give 1920 he paid off the second mortgage, Using as his example the two distinct HYMN 54: improved the farm, and was able to edu trends in the political field to-day-fascism "Alison's House" Given Concert with W. and L. cate his children. But between 1920 and It Carne Upon a Midnight and bolshevism-he declared that here, 1928 his products declined in price so that Clear ...... E. H. Sears too, it is necessary to choose the middle in Little Theatre The Hollins Choir and Choral Club in 1929 he was unable to meet his interest STILLE N ACHT ...... Gruber course, thereby securing change by evo gave a joint concert with the Glee Club of and taxes. Accordingly, in 1932 the WATCHWORD lutionary rather than by revolutionary On Saturday evening, NQvember 14, Washington and Lee in Lee Chapel on insurance company foreclosed the mort RECESSIONAL: means. the Dramatic Association presented Sunday afternoon, November 9. Com gage on the farm. Thus, when he reached o Holy Night ...... ,Adam In discussing his third point, the .. Alison's House." This play by Susan positions by Handel, Beethoven, and the age of 55 he was back where he had CHOIR AND CHORAL CLUB development of the imagination, Dr. Glaspell, was awarded the Pulitzer prize Schubert were given by the massed started-a renter. This case, she explained, Music by the HOLLINS CHAPEL CHOIR Mims outlined briefly the four phases of three years ago. chorus of the two colleges. These pieces was a typical example of the experience of ERICH RATH, Director and Organist the imagination, including the penetrative The theme of the play centers around were directed by Mr. Rath and Mr. John thousands of farmers. type-that ·which sees into the heart of the life of Alison Stanhope, who obviously Miss Jackson continued by discussing A .. Graham. things; the associative form-that which is a portrayal of the famous New England The Choir of Hollins sang several some of the causes of the farmer's diffi compares one thing with another; the poetress, Emily Dickinson. At the opening numbers among which was, "Children's culties. During the World War his industry contemplative imagination-that which Dr. Marti to Read of the play, Alison has been dead for Song of the Nativity," which was rendered was expanded because of the great is reflective or gives insight, and the con eighteen years, but her character and per demand from abroad for food until in 1919 Paper on Schelling structive phase-that which creates. for the first time at this performance. It sonality still influence the lives of those a peak of agricultural production was "Imagination," said the speaker, "is im was written by Mr. Graham, professor of who knew and loved her. reached. Under the impact of the war At the annualmeeting of the American portant because it is the eye of the mind." Romance Languages and director of Glee It is true that this play is lacking in the status of the United States was Philosophical A~iation te be held in It is imagination that makes books live, Club at W. & L., and dedicated to Mr. dramatic climax, but this discrepancy is changed from that of a debtor to a creditor New York this December, Dr. Marti will that gives figures of speech, and con Rath and the Hollins Choir. The Choir more than attoned for in a wealth of ideas nation. Domestically, also, there had read a paper on "Schelling's Philosophy structs masterpieces of art, drama and was directed by Miss Egolf who also and literary interest. This literary value been a rapid increase in the use of agri of Nature." The context of Mr. Marti's music. served as accompanist in the other pieces. is so apparent that one feels the publi cultural machinery. The result was an speech is as follows: His fourth fundamental is the appre Miss Starritt of Roanoke was the cation of Alison's discovered manuscripts increase in output per farmer, but more .. It is true that 'Schelling's Philosophy ciation of beauty. It is his belief that soloist and also assisted the massed to be of importance not only in reconciling chorus in singing" Omnipotence," by Schu debt. Another cause of the farmer's of Nature' ·is full of verbal speculations, beauty is formed by a sense of pro her father and his daughter, but also as bert, which was directed, by Mr. Rath. difficulties was that he was handicapped although Schelling did not mean to part portion, form and balance, or 'materials inspiring lovers and poets of all time. The W. & L. Glee Club, directed by Mr. in world ' competition not only by high company with the facts of physics and properly fitted together. So it is with The characters were cleverly portrayed Graham and accompanied by . Miss tariffs but also by the geographical shift chemistry, as far as they had been estab sounds. Although there are many harsh by the following: Penick then sang three numbers. in agricultural production which has lished, around 1800. and discordant sounds, when they are The program was closed when the resulted in the fact that Canada, Argen "Yet, it is also true that Schelling has combined in proper proportion, the result Ann Leslie . ... , MARY ANNA NETTLETON massed chorus and the audience joined in tina, and Australia can now produce such much to tell us by way of probing into is harmony and they approach perfection. Jennie , ...... MARGERY WELLS singing "0 corne all ye faithful" with Mr. a thing as wheat cheaper than the United concepts apparently fundamental inclas A beautiful symphony is an example of Richard Knowles ...... EMILY LAFFOON Rath directing. States. The speaker then mentioned the sical physics. Modem physics has dis harmony. Ted Stanhope ...... LOUISE KING The girls who participated in the fact that during this time, farm prices posed of some of those concepts. Others Similarly, the ideal of artistic living is L011ise ...... , . .. BETTY SHALETT concert were as follows: declined with a resulting decrease in the are still in need of re-thinking. And we harmony. "It is at this point," said The Father . . , .. , ...... ROSALIE BATES Betty Archer, Ann Bates, Phyllis farmer's purchasing power, causing the cannot afford to ignore the critical thought Dr.. Mims, .. that the aesthetic passes Eben , ...... MARION HOPE HAMILTON Becker, Ruth Burnett~ Betsy Dandridge, farmer to pay almost twice as much in his of Schelling. For, the purpose of his into the rea~m of the spiritual." Elsa . , . . .. , . . .. , . . . . . LOUISE TOMPKIN Sarah Dugger, Jane Duke, Agnes Gant, products to buy. the same goods as he philosophy of nature is precisely to dis His last objective is the sense, Miss Agatha ...... PEGGY JACKSON Sue Graham, Elizabeth Hayes, Dorothea bought in 1910 to 1914. This decline in pose of the apparent contingencies in appreciation and consciousness of the Hodges ...... LELIA BERKELEV Higgins, Dorothy Hunt, Mary Franl

Hollins Student Life ~ __F,_u_~ __ C_am_~_u_s __~I~I ___· __ S_T __ U __ D __ E_N __ T __ F__ O __ R __ U_M ____ .~ P"blished fortn i~hlly during the colle,. year by a staff composed entirely of stfldents - LET'S REVIVE THE DEAD THE STAFF Two years ago the Point System was quickly slaughtered and buried ODDS DEFEAT EVENS 3-1 KATH RY N R un{ ...... Editor·in-Chief before the Student Body knew what was taking place. They were told one ROSAL IE BATES t night of the advantages of " play for play's sake" and then asked to vote DOROTHV H UNT \ ...... A ssofiale Editors ELEANOR TRAPN FLL upon whether they agrecd with the conclusions of the Athletic Board or Odd-Even Banquet is New Year's Resolutions Odd Cat Emerges Victor BERKELEV MOORE ...... Man~int Editor not. Wi thout much thought as-to the consequences, they took the easiest MA RV ELLEN GARIIER ...... ews Edt/or Held in Dining Room , .. Aher a Muddy Battle PHCEBE MCCLA UGHERTY ...... Feature. Editor path and superficially voted to do away with this system. Two years have Frances Quirlt-" Better not to make BETTY KUMP ...... Business ¥a..age, gone by now, and it is time we took stock and considered whether the them than break them." V,RG,N,A Bux ~ ...... Assistan.t Business Manager MISS WHITE ANNOUNCES RICHARDSON, SPENCER change was for bettefJor worse. . HOLLINS VARSITY • • • Marion · Hamuton-" To absorb the AND HARRISON REPORTERS The facfs a re that participating in the sports has declined approxi TEAM SCORE mately 40%;. that the Athletic Association has become an organization theory of economies during the Yuletide BETTY ARC HER, '38 HELE" H UDGINS, '38 ELENOR SC HAEHER, '36 Season." LELIA BERKELEV, '36 V,HG,N,A JONES, '38 ADELAIDE SM ITH, '38 loosely woven around a few individuals scattered among the different The Odd-Even banquet was held in • • • EI.S IE GRACE BHOWN , '36 MARGA RET MCCO RMICK, '37 MARV MO RRIS WATT, '37 Striking with the furiousness of a NANN I" BROADWATEH, '36 ELIZABETH NORSWORTHY, '35 TANE WEIGHTMAN, '35 classes; that a central, vitalizing element is lacking , and that the enthusi the dining room on Monday evening, Edith . Wriggins-" To secure that December north wind roaring over Tinker, NELL BURTON, '35 l\[A RGA RET PARSO';S, '37 'MA RGA RET WINFR EE, '36 asm of the Student Body as a whole is not aroused by the slogan" play for December 3, immediately alter the game. Mrs. A. B. Degree." the Odd team slid to a well·earned victory :'.1ARTHA CAR'''L1.E, '36 FRANCES PEACE, '36 LANDIS WINSTON, '38 Contrary to former customs, the teams SA RAH WOR S H A~r, '35 play's sake." Such has been the state of affairs for the past two yea r~. over the Evens in their annual scrap on FRANCES DAWSON, '35 " ,\ NCV P~: NN, '38 dressed in sports clothes:wearing the • • • N EI.L GLOVEH, '3~ ADELAIDE SAl'NDERS, '37 Obviously something must be done to change this. Dulchie Saunders-" To live most nnd Mond.,\y, December 3. The final score Odd-Even sweaters. The room was also CAPT. ]{iNG BREAK TEN-YEAR JINX CAPT. BETTV Let's revive the dead! That is, let's bring back the basic clements serve best." was 3- 1. The tditoria./ staff ",ishes to draw allenliot. to the fact that: (!) Only signed arlidel resplendent with the Odd· Even colors, • • • The old Even jinx which has held will be publishfd in the Forutll, although Ih e 1I41l1e of the wTlt~ r w,1l be ItnlYlvn only to lhe of the Point System, but change somewhat the outward form. I suggest while the centerpieces consisted of a Akthea Pat,iclt-" To swear off referee Odd teams in submission for the past ten editors and wi/l not bf publishfd; (2) the staff reserves the rtght 10 WIthhold fro m publJ large "E" and " 0 " made of artificial .. Little Tests of Will calion allY article which il deems IInmitable/or pllbl ical ~on an.d (3) the sta.fT does not that we aga.in have on campus the Monogram· Club; not so much for ing hockey games." years was knocked down and trampled in flowers. The place cards were in the form a SSl/11If rfSpot/sibility for opinions expressed t1l Forlltll arNdts. VIRGINIA MOORE, '23 recognition of achievement- that is secondary- but because of the in Power" the mud' by an onrushing horde of Odd of two crossed hockey sticks on which was • • • cats who just could not be denied. Louise Author of Distinguished Wom en Writers fluence, enthusiasm, and host of new ideas it can give to athletics. Some printed the piogram of the banq"et. Vi"inia Block-" Don't let it happen people might retort, "But that is the job of the Athletic Board," to which again." . Harrison scored for the Odds early in the CHRISTMAS GIFTS The campus recently had as its FrQm time to time, both teams with the In this time of New Year's resolutions, • • • .first half and thus did the fire works begin. guest Virginia J\ loore, '23. Miss I answer, " When the chairman of a sport urges participation, people often enthusiastic aid of their supporters joined STUDENT LIFE presents a few tests of will u1'thletics Throughout the first period the play was Louise Tompkins-" Not to let my Ever since the Wi se Men brought Tare gifts of gold , frankincense and ?loore, a poet of distinction, has shrug their shoulders and say that she's merely doing her job." It's like in singing the various Odd· Even songs .. power. Score yourself and your friends. almost entirely in Even territory. Spencer myrrh to the Christ Child in the lowl y manger in Bethlehem, there has recentl y published her first volume of a salesman trying to sell his wares. No matter how sincere he is in what The toastmistress for this banquet was \{ you make 100 you are either too perfect room-mute impose on tne anymore. " and Harrison again both tallied for the prose essays entilled, Distinguished Miss Marguerite Harwell, a member of l'xisted the custom of exchanging gifts at Christmas. he is saying, people take it as an evidence of duty, not of real conviction. to live or an awful liar; if you make 0 you • • • Odds, making the score 3-{) at the end of Women. Writers. The book is dcdi- the Odd team Qf '32. Alter the telegrams can console yourself with the fact that at But this year most of us feel unable to give either the quality or And so I say that a Monogram Club could be a vitalizing force which Lib No,sworthy-" Never to be later. the half. cated to Dr. Janney, who was her were read and Miss Harwell had compli least you are truthful, This is the season wherein the poor than ten minutes early," In the last half, the Odd cats, with a quantity of things we havc given ill former years. Perhaps we feel a bit can't be duplicated or substituted for in any other way. This, of course, is major professor tit Hollins. mented both teams for their sportsman 1. Mail a letter for someone else with benighted sport writers tear what little • • • substantial lead, set out to maintain their hurt or even ashamed to rcalize that it is impossible to do for our fri ends Miss Moore will soon sail for the primary advantage of the resurrection. The secondary advantages ship, she presented the CliP to the captain out looking to see to whom it is addressed. hair they have and strive vainly to think position at the larger end of the score, of the Odds, Louise King. Lee/ia Reynolds-"To make Jody get that which we wish. If this is true we are no longer living· up to the ex England, where she will continue her must be considered, too. 2. Pass ·a crowd at the bulletin board of something to discourse upon. With This they did and it was nat ·until the Miss White, new member of the gym up and close the windows." nmple of the Wi se Men. We are not true givers. work on a biography of Emily Bronte. without stopping to see what all the hockey in history's pages and basket ball closing minutes of play that Dickie In every fi eld of activity on campus there is recognition of true department, then announced the varsity rumpus is abou t. still to come, there is really very little that • • • Richardson succeeded in breaking through A Christmas gift in the finest sense of the word should be a symbol of achicvement. In dramatics, a key is given· for certain attainments; thc team of '34, which is as follows: 3. Hear a door open behind you in a can be said. Elementary basket ball has Gus McCoy-" To teach Jody how to the Odd defense to score the lone tally the joy of friendship or the sharing of love. The purely material gift is Welch <\nd Sicard Give same is true in music. In scholastic fi elds, there is the Dean's list with class without turning around to see who say 'Statistics'." Center Forward ...... Betty Lane been a decided success this year, an~ if for the Red and White, it is. soon forgotten in the passing years. but the spirit in which it is given- no Xmas A. D. A. Stunt its prestige and privileges. And most important of all, there.is Freya Right Inner ...... DorQthy Spencer early practices are any judge, there will be Despite the sloppy condition of the· 4. Get up immediately with a cheery • • • matter how trivial the gift may be- will stamp a glowing spot that will with its recognition of the individuals who for us seem to represe!).t the Left Inner ...... Louise Harrison another " dog fight" for the basket ball Jody Taylor-"To make Leelia and field and the numerous spills executed by long after warm the memory of both giver and receiver. In this lies t\1e Santa Claus, in the person of Esther highest ideal of scholasticism, character, and leadership. If there is Right Wing ...... Beth Miller smile when your alarm clock goes off in the championship. Class basket ball begins Gus quit teaming against me." the players, the game was well played by ·Sicard and his Helping Hand (G(>rry Left Wing ...... Louise King morning. significance, thc greatness or smallness of the Christmas custom as we recognition in all of these phases of college life, why then should we after the holidays and then comes Red both teams, and was a great deal closer We1ch), descended upon Hollins Decem· Center Half Back .... Elizabeth Williams 5. Define an accord ian or a circular Blue. The '35 sporting calendar looks • • • than the score of 3- 1 would indicate. prac( icc it. scorn such. in athletics? Certainly the girls worthy of such honor in Dot Spencer-" Not to hurt Garber's her 4, in a hilarious A. D. A. stunt. Right Full Back ...... Edith Wriggins stair case without using your hands. anything but dull. The line-up for the teams was as Armed with a huge sack, Santa made his athletics deserve to be mentioned and looked up to as much as the girls Left Full Back ...... DorQthea Lowry 6. Get back a written without asking feelings by telling her she's a pest I" follows: appearance, a':'d, "ith the aiel of his your neighbor what she made on it. • • • in any of these other fields. Right Half Back . ... : .. ... Esther Sicard • • • Evens Line-Up Odds assistant, passed out gifts, or rather 7. Find an empty mail box at nine Orchids to Miss Harrison and the An ... Kimm01lS-"To fall in love." A STIMULATING EXPERIENCE Another secondary advantage which may be mentioned here is the Left Half Back ...... Landis Winston Whitehead ...... R. W ...... Turner slams, to the delighted (?) A. D. A. memo without going back at least once to see if Athletic Board for the snappy hockey Goal ...... M. E. Garber • • • Richardson ...... R. In ...... Spencer Holli ns has something to be proud of in having carried into effect an bers. And as for Santa and his helper psychological effect that the refounding of the Monogram Club would something hasn't come in. banquet. Everything about it ran Joyce Smitll-" To eat an ice crrom Lane ...... C ...... Harrison they received their Christmas present in have. No one, I think, disputes the fact that competition lends interest, 8. Pass a "Wet Paint" sign without smoothly and was well organized. Maybe cone in the middle of Broadway." idea which had been growing for sometime in the minds of girls here and Berkeley ...... L. I nO...... Laffoon the form of their acceptance within the touching it to see if it's really wet. it was the odd victory that caused the • •• • at other colleges. Each of the eight visiting students who came here for and that a reward at the final attainment of a goal keeps up this interest Schaeffer ...... L. VV •...... ]{hag exclusive A. D. A. circle. during the period of striving. For a few very athletic people who would Little Johnny had eaten all the soft 9. Refrain from indulging in a "ches.~y. excitement and spirit to run so high bllt Wi"nie Wea""r-" To see that Bill November the twenty-fourth and twenty· fifth seemed to have a delightful parts of the toast at breakfast and piled cat grin" when the first Christmas hymn no one can deny that the pep with which learns how to add and Carol how to Winston ...... C. H.: ...... Williams time and sc.'C med to feel that she had received some suggestions which go out for sports anyway, this advantage has no appeal. Yet for the many the crusts on his plate. His father, is announced! the banquet was zipped off added to the multiply. " Farley ...... R. H ...... Sicard could be put into practice in her own college. The week-end indeed took intermediate people- those who are neither sport fiends nor disinterested noticing this, remarked: "When I was a 10. Concentrate on term papers, enjoyment of everyone. Congratulations, • • • Peery ...... L. H ...... Sayford Virginia Delegates Visit Broadwater ...... R. F ..... '" . Hamilton bystanders- this Club would promote interest. little boy I always ate the crusts." writtens-<>r anything-<>n the night Athletic Board, may we have more Judy MacDonaJd-"Never to talk to on the character we hoped it would. The girls were ready with questions Lowery ...... L, F ...... W riggins Here at Hollins College To the skeptical person who says we believe these facts are true, "Did you like them?" inquired Johnny. before vacation! banquets like this last one. my room·mate before breakfast." and topics for discussion in the meetings and were enthusiastic enough to Sears ...... Goal...... Garber yet says" forget the facJs, it's the details that are interesting and that " Yes," said his father. 11. Curb your curiosity if you see his, • • • carryon their talks in Ke\1 er, in the dining room, and in the dormitory. Eight girls from four Virginia Colleges "Then you can have these," returned handwriting on someone else's letter. Ma,wn Banltson-" To learn how to do Sub-Evens--COffman for Peery. prove whether or not the plan is workable " we present the following Therc were present throughout an inspiring livcliness and interest. spent the week-end of November 24 at Johnny as he put the crusts over on his 12. Act calm if Dr. Janney gives you long division." Scoring Goals-Odds- Harrison (2), Spencer. Evens-Richardson. To say that the week-end accomplished a great deal is to use the wrong Hollins. They were: Marjorie Stuart and arrangements. Revive only the Monogram Club. Have its membership father's pla~. an li A," • • • Evelyn Brown of Mary Baldwin; Hen "What Every Woman term. It did, perhaps, establish a valuable kind of friendly relationship determined by a combination of achievements such as a certain number of Esther Sicard-" To land a Southern rietta Mason and Frances Jolleof Harri·son varsities, of class teams, riding cups, first place in tournaments, etc.; Knows" . Gentleman." between Hollins and the near· by women's co\1eges and this is, of course, burg State Teachers College; Peggy • • • an accomplishment. We cannot say, though, that many weighty problems Cruikshank and Elizabeth Pinkerton of with the possibility of substituting certain achievements for certain other ones. The exact combinations would be worked out and charted by the Pew PWII-"To take up, in all were settled. To solve problems is, unfortunately, not within the range Sweetbriar; and Mary Virginia Barnes and 1. Never let Mr. Turner get anything seriousness,thegentleartofhomemaking." To Hold Straw Vote ' of a discussion group. Such accomplishments must be made when the Mary Hurt of Randolph-Macon. Athletic Board. In this way we would not only revive the Monogram on you. On Saturday afternoon, these dele· To Our Advertisers • • • on the Point System girl s, taking an interest in the problems and setting.out to put into effect Club, but would give further impetus to the spirit of enthusiasm that is 2. Dr. Janney likes connectives, long Pel Cta,k-" To discover bigger and gates attended a tea and discussion group better Oscar stories." what has been suggested, succeed in making their own campuses a little now returning to athletics. paragraphs and a controlling purpose. in the Y. W. room at four o·clock. Rep. The Staff of STUDENT LIFE and the college community generally 3. Themail comes in at nine.(maybe!). Read the Student Forum articles and better. This is what we hoped for and what we have a right to expect, resentatives of the extra-curricular activ • • • LET THE NEW LIVE appreciate your adflertising in STUDENT LIFE. 4. The Junior Prom was too divine. Janet Re'J1lQlds-" To do something then check at least one statement in each judging from the earnestness with which those attending the discus ities at Hollins and members of the We want this adflertising to be of real service to you and do not 5. The walks betWeen the dorms and about the male (mail) situation." of the following two groups: council were present at that time to Two years ago the Athletic Board abolished the last remnants of the sions were seeking suggestions instead of merely expounding on their want you to feel that iI is just another complimentary contribution to class rooms are slippery. I. own good methods. The students themselves are, of course, the real discuss various campus problems with the Point System. They did this because they felt that girls at Hollins par 6. After vacation- exams. I entered Hollins in guests. After refreshments had been served ticipated in sports for the enjoyment of playing and wanted no material "help along." We, therefore, call atkntion to a special service to source of success for, when people are ready to enter into a plan with both 7. Guy Lombardo comes on Wednes 0 , 1931. general problems and ideas on all four reward. In its place they instituted a plan for a series of plaques, one for which you are entitled as a part "f your adflertising contract and we day night. thought and enthusiasm, they are going to make it valuable. Also, to Miss Burnham Conducts o 1932. campuses were presented and discussed. each sport on which the names of the winning teams and the captains recommend that you use this senice. 8. Miss Williamson is devoted to o 1933. The most debatable points seemed to be discuss problems with those outside your own circle is invariably a was to be engraved each year. These were to be hung where they would In the Post Office at Hollins College, patronized by the entire Plato. Symphony Orchestra o 1934. the dormitory regulations and the question stimulating and broadening expericence. The experiment was well worth be of the most interest; however, due to an insufficient budget last 9. The words of her "very favorite" II. of the honor system regu lating the social student body and faculty, there are some 30 square feet of bulletin the effort. Just as we at Hollins offered most in entertaining the visitors, year, the Athletic Association was unable to buy these plaques. But they popular song. Probably at this point, [j I want the Monogram Club" as well as the academic life of the girls. board space. This space is yours for the asking. The STUDENT On Sunday alternoon, December 9, we at H o\1ins probably gained most through coming into contact with a " Stay as sweet as you are." restored. Penalties and their infliction, and the c01.lld do so now if this plan were carried through. Since this system has LIFE staff agrees to service tlu bulletin board twice weekly. If you Miss Hazel Burnham, widely known com 10. It's one more day 'til vacation! o I want the Point System re group of fin e· spiri ted , intelli gent, and interested girls from other colleges. onentation of freshmen and their initia· not had even a trial, how can it be condemned by those who desire a poser and violinist here at Hollins, con will send to Miss Bettie Kump, President of Advertising Board, stored, but in a changed form. On the other hand, the mere external fact of the enthusiasm and earnest tion into college activities were other return to the Point System? ducted the Roanoke Civic Symphony your newspaper advertisements, or your special leaflets, or circulars, o I want to retain the system now ness of our guests makes us honestly .believe they found the Conference points which proved to be of interest. The advocates of the Point System say .that an athletic award should Orchestra before a large audience at the That evening the delegates attended be given just as music and dramatic keys are given. In athletics, however, or lellers these will be posted on the bulletin board in the Post in practice, that is, "play for both enjoyable and worth while. And because we believe we have gained SHOULD GRANDMA BE TOLD? Grandin theater. play's sake." . the performance of " Alison's House" in it is likely that those who would win the monograms would be the same Office. They will remain in place for a half week or for a full week The program was a varied one in from such contacts, we express the earnest wish that we may again bene Kindly cut vote from paper and place the Little Theater. Sunday morning, at as you may direct; tl~ will then be replaced promptly by your new An elderly woman was escorting two cluding "Edgmont Overture" from Bee girls who received similar awards in high school; it is, therefore, quite in baskets which are placed on every fit from such a stimulating experience . . nine o'clock, they breakfasted at the Tea advertisements. little girls around the Zoo. While they thoven, Schubert's "Unfinished Sym probable that these girls would take their awards and throw them in a floor in the dorms. Do tltis to·night as House, returning in time for an open drawer as so much "junk." Few girls could be persuaded to wear a six Space is available up to full-page advertisements appearing in were looking at the stork, she told them phony," Bizet'." L'Arlesienne Suit No. discussion group in the Y. W. room. At votes will be collected to-morrow morning. inch "H" blazing on their sweaters. the Roanoke papers. the legend of the ungainly bird-how it 1," and the" Morris Dance," "Shepherd's this time the trend of the discussion led to was instrumental in bringing them to The main reason for desiring a return to the Point System is to increase Dance" and .. Torch Dance" from Henry the social regulations of the various We recommend this serlJice. their mammas. Vlll. • participation in sports. Yet all the girls who could earn enough points colleges and the light and quiet rules in The children looked at each other with This performance is said to have for recognition by an award are already out for sports. The goal of an BETTIE KUMP the dormitories. The delegates then at· sly glances, and presently one whispered marked a brilliant beginning to what will DADDY: Hush, Johnnie, your mother C!!nubitll tended the Y. W. Thanksgiving service in award holds no interest for those who can never attain it. Thus, how President of A dvertising Board to the other: undoubtedly be another succea(ul season· is trying to sing the baby to sleep. the chapel and left after dinner for their could a point system increase participation? Why not give the plaques a "Don't yOu think we ought to tell the for the Roanoke Civic Symphony Orchea- JOHNNIE: If I was the baby I'd make various campuses. fair trial first and then, if they fail, start agitation for a new movement? dear old thing the truth?" . tra, believe J was asleep. 4 HOLLINS STUDENT LIFE, HOLLINS COLLEGE, DECEMBER 17, 1934, HOLLINS, VIRGINIA HOLLINS STUDENT LIFE, HOLLINS COLLEGE, DECEMBER 17, 1934, HOLLINS, VIRGINIA 5 Susanna Turner Speaks Music Department Freshman Class Ten Little Cocktatls at Mary Baldwin College • c80CIETY· Holds Xmas Concert ALUMNLE Elects Officers One little cocktail betwun me a1ld you- The Procrastinator's Prayer On November IS, Susan na T urner On Monday night, December 17, the • NEWS • .'\ t a meeting in Presser H all , on Thurs· I'ou said: " A nother om?" then there were two. ( With All Due II pologies) spoke on student government problems of Music Department will present its Christ RtU.\ C. Ruws, 'J3, .41 __ day afternoon, December 6, the Freshman Two little cocktails, jolly as couid be: to·day at Mary Baldwin. She was the first mas Recital. The program consists of ~ Secrel4ry, J07 Clta/>el class truly .. fel1 into the swing of things Along came Freddy, and then there were three. 'Twas the day 'fore vacation drew to an end; of a series of speakers sponsored by the several piano numbers by Mr. Bolger's at H ollins " by electing their class officers Three little cocktails- " I never take more." Each girl just looked like she'd lost her last friend. S. G. A. of that college which is seeking to pupils, songs by Miss Campbell's students, fo r the year 1934-35. After considerable E xams were ahead a1ld, more horrible yet, exchange ideas among student bodies in and compositions on the organ by pupils Clare Stone, '33, was married on discussion and much excitement the fol But Freddy insisted, and then there were f014r. Virginia. of Mr. Rath. For years this Concert has November 24, to Mr. James L. White, lowing officers were elected : My head began to spin and buzz like a hive U1Ifi1lished term papers made each one fret. Miss Turner discussed the functions taken place just before the Christmas of Abingdon, Virginia. President ...... NANCY PEER.,. But no one would weaken, and so there were five . Each girl did mutter and each girl did swear and values of student or self·government, holidays...... Vice Preside"t ...... NANCY PENN Five lillie cocktails, gU,ara1ltecd to mix- - A s, moaning, she uttered the following prayer the necessity of cOOperation between The program is as follows: Secretary ...... RUTH RH OA DES .. Let's try a Clover Club "- and then there were six .. " Backwa.rd, turn backward, 0 time i1l your tretld counci l and the student body, and the Betty Rotkrick Cole, '32, who was a Treasurer ...... ELIZABETH HAYES Jean Brandt and Harriet Fort spent I C HRISTMAS CONCERT member of the White·Stone wedding Roving Lu.wlics general system which is prevalent here Representalive to Studtnt Six little cocktails feel just like heaven. Make it vacation all ove, again '" the week-end of November 17 in Washing p.~rty and Sue Wood Gooch attended the Lllcy Lee "Anyone at Hollins. She urged students to com Departme .. lof Music Holli"s College Chapel Council ...... DOROTHE." LOWRV "One more to sober up "- A nd that made seven. ton, D. C. per£onnance of Alison's House. who mn't make B on Social Problems is a mend council for its good work and to DECEMBER 17, 1934 Represe ..tative to Legislative Seven little cocktails- it must be getting late, ...... ORGAN: moron." criticize constructively when it seems to Board ...... LucY SINGLETON " This 01le's 011 me, Bitt" -'-and the11 there werc eight. Voice in Kellu -"What did you fail in the performance of its duties. Her Beth Miller and Pat Scott spent the Prelude and Night Watchman's · .. .. R, prese7llali!le 10 A thl ftic week-end of November 17 at their homes Caroline Stanley, ex-'33, is engaged to Eight little cocktails dancing dow11 your spine .. High's Beauty Salon :Feet :first make?" next point was to advise leaders to find Fugue ...... Bacil Board ...... KATlIARINE WHITEHEAD in New Jersey. Mr. John LawEon Hoet, of New York. " Bad luck to quit ?IOW," a1ld so there were nine. Lllry Ltf- "C+." out and study student opinions for it is the MARGARET PAR SONS R,presenlali!le 10 Music .'05 Mountain Trust Bank PIANO: Knowing that shoes set the pace task of a leader to carry out the ide.1 s of ...... Board ...... HARRIET HOLLANO Nine little cocktails soon became tm- Building Des Abends ...... Shuma .. .. • • • the student body. Patty Smith and Jane Plumb attended Clair Backs, '34, recently announced R, presenlative 10 Y. W. C. II .. . SARA RICE f! .. ??? « ( ¢ ¢ ¢ &-£ &- £ £ £)) _.!, The Old Norblld for her whole costume, the woman Miss Turner then emphasized the fact CATHERIN E '''RIGHT DIAL the Yale-Princeton game on November VOI CE: her engagement to Dr. Glen L. Yates, of SO llg T. eader ...... JULIETTE McDON ALn Ring for the ambulance- N EVER AGA I N' 8028 who is truly smart considers her M r. Thomas was so excited over that rules as such are not m e.~ nt merely 17. Deh Vieni, non tardar ...... Mot;(,,1 Belleville, New Jersey. C. MORLEY FEET FIRST. (Most Styles $7.50 Nancy White that he wired a friend, "She for the individual but rather for the benefit • • • CHARLOTTE URNER to $10.50.) even smiled at me." 'The answer came of the whole. Punishments are likewise Edith Wriggins spent the week-end o( PIANO: ...... Virginia 13eauty cJhop ba"k ., Am surprised she didn't have December Issue of awarded on this basis... The chief aim of November 17 at her home in Philadl'lphia. Intermezzo, Op. 116 No.4 .. . .. Bralims Thirza Kiruin, ex· '34, has announced convulsions. " ,. ,. "Cargoes" Offers Variety S pecial 10 /Iol/i"s Girls Propst-Childress ShoeCo~ Council," s..1.id Miss Turner, !lis justice," • Etude, Op. 25 No.9 ...... ChoP;" her engagement to Mr. JOhn A. Zerhe, of Criticisms of its cases should be made only Glen Ridge,. New Jersey. SHAMPOO ANn FINGER ROANOKE - - - - VIRGINIA • • • Mr. Harrison was on campus visiting LILLIAN PITTS W"VF. , 7Sc after an effort to nnderstanll them. VOICE: Tbe sketch on the outside cover and Louise on November 20. Next to Park Theatre the illustration for one of the poems Y. W. C. A. NOTES And that brings liS to another story Emphasizing the fact that student Evening ...... , .. C.. rran · . .. about Nancy and Mr. Thomas. When the government is an educational prcx:ess in • .. .. Ecstasy ...... '...... Rllmmfl Helen King, ex·'35, was elected Vice reintroduced drawing (\s a companion art t hat it educates character, Miss Turner Zoe Powell spent Thank~![iving week· EL EA NOR SHAEFFER • President of the student body at Louisiana to writing in the fITst. issue of Cargoes . The students asked him when they might see lilt', Really Better Work" little Miss Nancy, he replied, " 'Turkey' made the plea that the stndent body end at her home in Richmond. ORGAN: State University. This is the highest reindeer and small hoy blowing a pipe- The Y. W. C. A. opened its Christmas Y . W, has a great many plans for next is served at 8:30, Thursday night." (A should promote good citizenship. She .. ,. ,. Autumn Song ...... Gre/chanina honor open to co·eds. maybe Pan, maybe just a child of the activities with a Japanese bazaar held in seme.ster. Among them are open forums pointed out that there is always the REDECCA RICE New Year- made a very attractive and the Y. W. room, Decemher 4-5. ti11ian HOTEL ROA"OIl:£-witb itl man, fowl pun, maybe?) M" Botts visit.ed Jane'on campus on PIANO : • ,. .* on religious questions of interest to all the ("olDforts uCt'lient food in the Palm demO<':'atic possibility for an individual to well halanced sketch for the outside cover. Faith was in charge of the sale. student body. Announcement will be Dinin, Room and En.li,h' Carden, November 21. Consolation, E major ...... Lis"t Betsy Sopher, ex· '35, has announced spacious .ucmbly mom., .ide work for a change in regulations by ,. .* It was suggestive of both the literary made later as to when these meelings are • • • • Etude Caprice ...... ' ...... Ga"z her engagem en~ to Mr. Theodore Knull • • • nranda.. beautifull,. landsCiped directing her thought a nd efforts carefully purpose of the maj(az.ine and of the =Ison. 'founds- i. the idul .pot for Blair Carter's mother was on campus sen, Jr., of Cleveland H"jghts, Ohio. With Mary Lou Weeks as leader, to he held. BETTY SUALETT This was designed by Jackie Byrd. The danccl , banquell. social ,atherin". Emily Laffoon and three other bridge through the proper changes. Decemher 2. TRIO : Y. W, girls have collected old clothes from • • • or • vi.it with "the folk. from D ry Clca llcn-Dycn-Fllrrif/"f hounds had just fmished a game of bridge In conclusion, M.iss Turner stated that ,. illustration showing a hilly field and a ful1 the students. These articles will be home." .. ,. Madre Mia ...... Camla"a · .. The following girls have been selected And remember. the Hollin.. Suite ROANOKE, rA. when one of the players remarked that she . moon, drawn by Margaret Winfree, was i. al.3,. anilable for Jour con the values and ideals taught by student Marjorie Sparks, J ane Moon, Dot distributed among the needy of the Mr. and Mrs. Lane were here recently MISSES DALTON, PRUTER, PLUMB for the Y. W. Freshman Commission: venience and eomort. had to leave to dam stockings. "But," government will carryover into life out· Donovan, Lib Turnbull, B e.~ns Stri!1ger, well suited to the poem, Harvest Night. Hollins community. Also, a volunteer Laffoon objected, .• th:1t isn 't ' darn' in visiting Betty. ORGAN: Not only the drawings, hut a lso the side the, college. "If through student ,. .. Adria Kellogg, Winnie Miller, Rosie commi ttee, under Lillian Faith, has pre I. FRANCES YOUNr.. HOTEL ROANOKE • Shepherds in the Field ...... Mailing literary contributions were commendable eel this school." government, girls can seek the way of Betty Allahough and Virginia Block Larmour, Elizabeth Dawson, Alice LeuJis pared several Christmas baskets for 2. ALISON SMITH. kENNETH R. Hyoll. M.fUJc" .M Meat " Peoples" MARV FRANKLIN JONES in this issue. ROANOKE, VIRGINIA • • honor, the light of truth, and the will to spent Thanksgiving week·end in Roanoke Andrew, Ruby Dickinson McConnell, distribution among the poor families of 3. BETTY ScUTT. • Among the three poems, Fear, by YOUR FAVORI TE PERFUME work for men, it will be worth the efforts with relatives. Two PIANOS: Helen Barksdale Martin, Jessie Pollard, the eollege neighborhood. 4. HELEN HUDGIN S. IVlartha H armon, is p,.. ti cuiarly out IlY TilE DRAM That reminds uS of the one that expenrled for its development." Andante I_~rghetto and Fugue, from Dorothy Quarles, Betty Robinson, Emmy • • • 5. BEVERLEY D ILLON. standing. Through the sounds of the Charlotte Fletcher pulled as she gazed at • • • Concert Grasso, No.3 ...... Handel Lou Wilson, Benny Wingate, Dorothy Freshmen in East have just about 6. DOROTHEA llI"GIN S. Phyllis Becker's family visited her on words s"he has conveyed the mood she Cotis, TOlljour Moi, the a l1 -too-numerous runs and holes in R UTH BURNETT AND BLAIR CARTER Wright, Virginia Rath, Betty Turnbull given up a ll hope of ever gaining their 7. HARRIET HOLLAND. Thanksgiving. wished to express. The short four·line Make Your Headquarters Shalimar, Etc. her one time a l1 silk hose. " Mmm," she I. R. C. Holds Debate and Sarah Wilhite Rice all visited on beauty sleep with the Y. W. morning 8. BL."IR CARTER . ,. ,. A ccompa.. im e.. t by VIRGINIA EGOI.!' poem, Harvest Night, by Adelaide Smith, muttered cheerful1y as she glanced at her campus ·recently. watchword services in progress. But, 9. KATHLEEN CHERRY. on Arms and Munitions • is unencumbered by 'any superfluous at Our Store When Peoples Service stockings, " it looks like these stockings Mr. anll Mrs. Sayford were on campus being very wise and intelligent, they have 10. MARTHA PE."RCE. • • • words and in its simplicity is beautiful. are on their last legs!" visiting Jean on Thanksgiving. either dressed and hurried down to the 11 . FRANCES SYDNOR. in Roanoke Drug Stores Betty Gillies, ex-'35, has announced So me Day or Night, by Dol1y Burke, Sunday night, November 26, the Y. W. room to join the early morning 12. MILDRED WILLIAM S. •• .. • John Powell Plays at her engagement to Dr. D'mdas Mackenzie 31 W . Campbell 505 S. Jefferson • • • International Relations Club presented completes the list of poems in the issue carolers, or stayed' in bed and listened. 13. RUTH SEARS. Berkeley Moore and Lelia Berkeley now of Chicago, where he is a member of which altogether are very creditable. to the (acuity and student body the first For although the singing may not be 14. NELL OSBURN: attended the dances at Duke the week· end Lecture Recital the medical faculty of Northwestern Most Complete Line of You upperclassmen probably remem· of a series of debates. The subject was: Three sketches are found in I ..tellectuelle perfect in musical tenns it sounds grand of November 17. University. Dr. MacKenzie is a native of her way back yonder when, in reply to, Resolved: " That Nations Should Prevent and Co ..noisseur, by Charlotte Fletcher, the and it makes everything (eel so very, These girls were in charge of the deco· Stationery, Sporting Goods ,. John Powell, noted Richmond pianist, Aukland, New Zealand. The marriage will "1\lay [ have the tub after you?"- you, the International Shipment of Arms and . . EJficie .. cy Experl, by M artha Harmon, and very Christmasy. These services will be rations at the recent Christmas party given gave a lecture·recital in the Little Theatre, take place early in the spring. and Radios in Roanoke too, offered the cute remark "Tub·e· Munitions." Sue Tyler Joplin and Bettie Virginia Betts visited Carolyn Dalton Edith Wriggin's La eapoulade, which is continued each morning until the holidays by the Y. W. for the colored anll white Monday night, December 10. sure. " Kump upheld the affinnative side of the at her home in High Point, North Caro· written about a student's year in the begin . children in the community. His program was divided into two question, and Harriet Ann Jackson and lina, the week·end of lI!ovember 17. Latin Quarters of Paris. I n addition, there • • • parts; the first consisting of a Beethoven is a half sketch, half story, .. Epur si Jane Duke represented the negati"e. This .* ,. Lib Williams Wins • Sonata and two pieces by Chopin. In his was a non·decision debate, but a rebuttal muove," by Charlotte Fletcher, and two (}IFTcS Then they say the Evens lost because Jean Lang's mother and father were talk concerning these, Mr. Powell ex· HORNE'S College Printing was given by each debater o( the teams. Swimming ,Meet short stories, Old Pete, by M ~ rgaret the Orlrls were against them. on campus Thanksgi:ving week-end. plained that they were very rarely played STUDENT :P UBLI CAT ION S, PROGRAM S, This debate marks the first attempt to Parsons, and Bravo , by Jacqueline Byrd. 410 SOUTH JEFFERSON STREET on the concert stage because of their lack EFFICIEN CY FORM S, ALL TYPES combine the activities of the Inter • • • Taking three first places for a grand A Week's Conseque ..tia, by Rook Tomp. ~ . . . of brilliance. Due to his remarkable feeling Hats Made to Order OF AnVF.RTlSI NG national Relations Club and the Debating Jane Duke spent Thanksgiving week total of fifteen points, Elizabeth Williams kins, was beautifully expressed, parti. of all kinds end at her home in Richmond. and understanding of the composers, how· cularly the gray day that .. put a finger Walters Printina and Mfa. Co. 105 SOUTH JEFFER SON STREET But don't hlame the students if they Club, and demonstrates the advantages won first place in the Individual swimming HATS REBLOCKED AND RESTYLED ever, the numbers were entirely success· under my chin, tilted my face and smiled HATS READY TO WEAR a l1 seem to run to that low form of of placing its International questions and • .. • meet held Wednesday, December 12 • Dial 2-2563 110 Kirk Ave., W . ful. The second half of the program con: at me with wide, moistened gray eyes." humor cal1ed punning. The faculty, in the topics in the fonn of a debate. Biddy Sicard was on campus visiting Landis Winstoo. placed second with eleven sisted of folk musi,·. It included a There are also (our Book Reviews for the personage of Dr. J anney, has set a shining Esther on ·Thanksgiving. points, and Martha Pearce was third with .. Country Dance" by Beethoven, three After Such Pleasures, reviewed by Marion College Girl Dresses, Hals, Suede lackets example. He recently wrote on one " poor The most popular campus poem since a total of ten points. Virginia country dances as arranged by Hamilton, Goodbye, Mr. Chips, by Char It's Really Smarter to Save thing's" paper, "The numerous whiches the dance seems to be • • Summary of events and places: ZENITH RADIO Carolyn Saunders, Zoe Powell, Tookey Mr. Powell, and a folk song which Mr. lotte Fletcher, Wi"e from These Grapes, by Drop in and be Amazed scatte~ed around made me think of .. Dam .. he, I hat. lie Side Stroke (form)- MAKES TH E~{ Burgess, Carol Faulkner, Bee Dalton, Sharpe of England and Mr. Powell ar Rook Tompkins, and So Red the Rose, by Family Hall owe·en." I ",ish ilim had died. 1. WINSTON. $29.95 FEEl. AND LooK Nita Breazeale, Marcia Gooch, B~tty ranged. The final number of the program Kathryne Lavinder. The two editorials, Hi m told I ilim loved I 2. HIGGINS. DUAL WAVE SUPERHETERODVNE DRESSES HATS HOSE LIKE NEW • • • Hart, Bert Caner, Sammie Mason, Helen was a Hungarian Rhapsody by Liszt. In Ne'W Frontiers and An Ack.. owledgment, BIll dan", he him lied." 3. COCKS. Check These Features Sue Trinkle and Florence Brock attended his lecture on the last part of the concert complete the list of writings in the De· and a thousand other highly Still, we claim the best story of the Mr. Powell reminded his audience that Crawl (form)- • Five tubes Relatives .* the Thanksgiving dances at W. and L. cember issue of Cartoes. • 8-tube power styled items-at prices that week was provided by Rosie Larmour, • • America has no characteristic music. One 1. PEARCE. • Hair line shadow dial will surprise you. who is now teaching school. It seems that · .. . way to develop this, he said, was to revive 2. COCKE. • 535 to 5,000 kilocycles Garland one of her students was absent hut reo Garber was reading the following Nell Burton, E. G. Brown, Helen Sue the old folk music which is truly the music 3. ARCHER-GREEN. COMPLIMENTS OF • Cathedral cabinet newspaper he.'ld line--"General Snowfall Sweethearts turned on the following day carrying a Trinkle, Beverley Dillon, Betty Hart, of American people. Trudgeon- SCHULTE - UNITED CLEAlUIS • DYERS· FUUIERS Covers Virginia." " Huh," questioned Thurman & Boone Co. note which read : Martha Fry, Frances Bradley, Marguerite Mr. Powell has gathered many folk 1. WILLUMS. Garber, " Who is General Snowfa1l(" GALESKI'S "Dear T eacher , Moncure and Dot Hunt attended the songs from the hills and mountains of 2. ARCHER. Please excuse Mary's absence yester· Thanksgiving dances at V. P. I. Thanks· Virginia, and arranged them in a playable 3. MICHAELS. Schoolmates day. My chilrl was born but I promise • • • giving week·end. Hotel Patrick Henry form. While on campus he also gave a Free Style (Championship heat)- that it won't happen again this year." 'Daytime gragrance Compliments of " The Holel of Per.ro"al Service" Then there was the STUDENT LIFE lecture in Presser Hall on "Model Music." 1. PEARCE. • • • ROA NOKF~ V IRGI NJA reporter who, in writing about the Tish Nelson, Phoebe McClaugherty, 2. WINSTON. • • • BOUQUET LENTHtRn: ESKELUND'S 300 ROOMS reception line at the dance, blissfully Peggy Jackson, Katherine Kennedy, Jean Mrs. T rapnell was on campus visiting 3. ARCHER. 300 BATHS and Friends called it the" deceptive" line. Lang, Frances Willis, Beho Weaver, Lucy EAU DE CoLOGNE Heard at tile Da"c.: Polly recently. Diving- MIRA C).E Ci rculating Icc W ater, Ce iling Fans. Johnson, Leelia Reynolds, Tookey Burgess, I. WILLIAMS. Garage, Air-Conditioned Coffee 1st Cat-" That girl certainly is Joyce Smith and Beth Miller attended ,. We enjoy serving Shop and Terrace Dining Room • • • . . 2. WINSTON. You'll be delighted with this fragrance wearing a biblical gown. Thanksgiving dances at V. M. I. Thanks Hollins Girls Social and Civic Center of all Activities 2d Cat-"What do you me.~n, "bib· We always kn\lw the rules at Hollins Late in November seven members of 3. WHITEHEAD. Let \1 S show you giving week-end. Radio in Every Room lical?" were strict but we never knew 'they Were the Riding Club including Miss White Plunge-:- I st (who evidently has been re.~d ing this bad. Lib Norsworthy's family just .. enjoyed horseback riding to the Meadow I. WILLIAMS. Hotel Patrick Henr,; Operatlna Co. · . PATTERSON DRUG co. Hotel Patrick Henry S.H.HEIRONIMUS @ her Pointer)-"Oh you know-low and sent her permission to go home at Christ Lillian Faith spent the week·end of Tea House where they were served after· 2. DAVIS. gurriers .. Costumers Direction Robert R. Meyer behold." mas time! November 17, at home. noon tea of cakes and ice cream. 3. HIGGINS. 308 S. JEFFERSON ST. •• Dial 6675 James S. Clark, Manager "Our Word Is Our Bond'" 6 HOLLINS STUDENT LIFE, HOLLINS COLLEGE, DECEMBER 17, 1934, HOLLINS, VIRGINIA Dr. Smith Discusses Ruth Bryan Owen Talks MISS JACKSON DISCUSSES Y. w. Holds Xmas FARM RELIEF PROBLEM November Elections on Foreign Service (Continued from Page 1, ColumN 2) Party for Poor Children ~dd' s ~eauty c8a1on for him to amortize the mortgages, by The annual Christmas party for the American Theatre Bulld'n, At convocation on Wednesday night, On December t, ~1rs. Ruth Bryan which he had bought his farms. To climax white and colored children, given by the :-':ovemuer 21, Dean Hearsey introduced Owen, in the Andrew Lewis High School in the situation his only money was frozen R oanDle, Yirgiwia Y. W. C. A., was a big success this year. Dr. Mary Phlegar Smith, instructor in the Salem, gave the first of a series of lectures in the b;lnks in 1933. As m keeping with the usual custom, Social Sciences, who gave her interpreta sponsored by Roanoke College and in· Near the ber.inning of the Roosevelt Ke11er had that festive air. A big decorated tion ot the results of the recent Novemuer tended to .. appeal to anyone interested in administration, the Agricultural Market Christmas tree was the L'Orner of attrac- elections. politics, government and life." Speaking ing Act was passed with three methods tion with intriguing red and white presents ermartertyles for tht Collegtc.7t(iJJ I n dis(' u~ s ing the outcome of the informally, Mrs. Owen, Minister to Den of aiding the farmer: (1) raising farm nestled beneath. The little white children election, Dr. Smith said that it was not mark and prominent in American politics, income (under the A. A. A.); (2) lightening had a merry time playing games, but the certain whether the voters favored the expressed a wish" that other nations could the load of farm mortgages (under the NATALI~HOPPE New Deal or Roose\>elt as a personality. be given an accurate impression of Ameri· party wasn't complete until Santa climbed F. C. A); (3) giving the President certain SOUTH JEFFERSON. STREET in through a window. With twinkling eyes, 301 Yet she did not doubt but that the election can life, rather than a picture exaggerated powers in regard to money and credit. a jolly laugh, and that healthy" avoirdu in general was pitched on the keynote of and distorted by misinformation and From March, 1933 to tober, 1934, the pois, " old Santa gave out presents with a Roosevelt. Even the Republicans, she sen!\3tionalism." Her word-pictures of the prices of farm produ ts did rise, due to merry word for each. But were we asserted, did not in general attack Roose foreign impression of American life were agricultural adjustment programs, mone surprised to discover that old, plump ~AKS & eOMPANY yelt, but merely certain phases of his colored with humorous reminiscences and tary policies, revival of business, and the .. St.- Nick" was none other than our slim, ~_.... q;I..,. f.&U/J,_ • administration. anecdotes which lent a personal touch to drought." But the speaker also pointed slight Miss Dillon! Needless to say, she [ROiI_,V... Dr. Smith continued by stating that the talk. out that new problems were constantly :Froc~!, GtNm had her hands full all afternoon. The only 56% of the eligible voters voted at Diplomatic service, she made clear, is arising. The drought has reduced all eYporll'Wt4r f!:f little colored children capped the climax .Autllllritl this election- 30% less than in the not always what may be imagined. She surpluses, the N. R. A. and A. A. A. have from 4 :30 to 5 :30 with their impromptu Presidential election. In explanation of described the consulate as being chiefly really run a race to see whether industrial songs and dances. Present!' and ice cream the drop, she stated that the primaries in concerned with individual problems; 'the or farm prices could be made. to rise the Southern Stc'ltes practically settle commercial attache has to do with trade cones were liberally distributed, so each Sole Representati1Je faster, the monetary policy has adversely B. many issues, thereby causing some not to promotion and industrial and business child went home wit h full hands and a MISS HELEN MARTIN affected the domestic market in livestock, Toiletries, Cosmetics vote, while others are apathetic about developments. The big problem, though, satisfied " tummy." and the reduced production has meant DRUG STORE REQUISITES other elections than those in Presidential is to .. present the proper picture of your unemployment for agricultural laborers. ve.."lrs. After pointing out that most of the own country." The principal function of the Farm H. C. BARNES, Inc. ~oter s are those on whom the poli ticians Mrs. Owen continued by saying that Credit Association is to provide better DR. MARTI TO READ No.2 South Jefferson St. can depend, the spe.."lker urged the ordinary the impressions given by press reports, as credit at a lower cost by means of its four PAPER ON SCHELLING person to assume a greater voting responsi well as motion pictures, are sometimes divisions- the Feqeral Land Banks, the (Continued from Page 1, Column 3j bility. She then revealed that the 74th grossly exaggerated. She gave the ex- Federal Intermediate Banks, the Produc critical notions about nature .• it is not Congress wi ll be the fi rst ever to take ample of one. continental paper which tion Credit Corooration and Banks for enough for us. to know that anything is office formall y two months after election headlined a story: " 600,000 Dangerous. Cooperatives. These agencies were soon -;,~ rI!J.~0N8 what it is; we demand to know why it is ~ ... , in accordance with the " lame duck" Criminals at Large in U. S." Then the taxed to the utmos't by calls for emergency necessarily so-why it cannot he diff. _...... ,'- ... _---- amendment. This, she uelieves, should be speaker pointed out th~t about seventy- loans. The personnel which had been set erent'." (II, 511) ~ an advantage as the Congressmen will five per cent. of American news deals up so hastily found it impossible to attend For Smart Apparel have a chance to act immediately on with crime. She added that she, for one, to all of the unexpected ca11s as they con the issues they offered in their campaigns. would "prefer to see more about the tinued to pour in from day to day. Three "ALISON',S HOUSE" GIVEN Mme. Grayeb's French Shop Next, Dr. Smith emphasized the fact sunny side of Main Street and less about billion do11ars have been loaned, but as IN LITTLE THEATRE that the recent Democratic victory reveals 410 South Jefferson Street the shady side of Broadway." Miss Jackson pointed out, the real test of (Continlled from Page 1, Col.,mn 5) a wide shift in the Nation's political center ANNOUNCES Mrs. Owen's diplomati;: policy is an the F. C. A. will come when repayment of Coach . .- ...... : ...... 1\1155 SU SIE BLAIR of gravity together with the breaking THE NEW LINE OF SPORTSWEAR, EX interesting one. She claimed the responsi- this money must be made. Student Coach . : ...... DOROTHY l{UNT down of rigid party lines. "This is the CLUSIVELY MADE FOR COLLF..GE . bility of representing not only her .own Such have been the policies in the A ssislant Student STUDENTS, AT REASONABLE fi rst time since the Civil War," she country in Denmark, hut also Denmark in emergency. Miss Jackson then raised the Coach ...... MARGARET CLARK PRICES asserted, "that the party in control has America. question, "What of a permanent plan?" Chairman of Lighting . ... FRANC~S WILLIS increased its power in an off-year election." As one of the few visitors perqlitted , It is her belief that "there are, under the Chairman of Siaging . ... . ANN HEMPHILL In order to support this statement, she Flowers ior All Occasions in Greenland, Mrs. Owen told of some present economy, too many farmers just Chairman of presented the following fig ures: There are fascinating experiences in that "crime- as there are too many industrial workers, Make- Up ...... MARGARET WiNFREE 19 states which have no Republican Kimmerling Bros. free" land. She said according to the because agriculture and industry have he Chairman of Costumes . ... . LILLrAN FAITH representatives whatsoever. These 19 Governor tha t in a single year there were come tremendously efficient through the :Florists states include not only the expected bloc of only three thefts and not a single murder. use of machines." She concluded by saying MISS WINNIE WEAVER Southern ones, but also some from the She" also mentioned that divorce is very that perhaps the plans for the future in DR. MIMS SPEAKS IN Col/ege Representative West and Massachusetts from the New rare there. agriculture should provide for the surplus RECENT CONVOCATION England group. She pointed out that In conclusion, Mrs. Owen said that farmer and for the management and use of there will be 321 Democrats in the House although the work of the foreign service is an abundant supply of raw materials. (Continued from Page 1, Col.,mn 4) and 69 in the Senate. Dr. Smith claimed rea\ly not visible to the people, there is, opposite of routine and drudgery and that these figures are particularly signifi nevertheless, as long as people perform leaves us face to face with the mystery cant in view of the fact that the Demo their duties to the best of their abilities, ANNUAL JUNIOR FALL PROM of life ... Even now the eternal life has cratic party has been in control for only a tendency for barriers to be ." erected HELD IN GYMNASIUM DEC. 8 already started. It is not far from the mountain tops of this earth from which we 18 years since the Civil War. But she against misunderstanding and illwill." (Contin1ud fro'tIl Page 1, Column 1) see the sunrise and the sunsets to the cautioned the audience not to assume She also believes that one can find the real at either end of the gym. These fJlculty 510 Jefferson St., S. ROANOKE, VA. mountains of the eternal world." Thus, that these figures represent nothing but heart of diplomacy only if ,. we go forward members included Miss Mary Phlegar there is always the suggestion of greater the growing strength of the Democrats. step by step ... towatd peace and under Smith, Miss Gustafson, Mrs. McGinnis, glory and infinite truth. Dr. Smith then mentioned the possi standing. " Mrs. Poulton, Miss Bessie Peyton, Mts. c8napskots In concluding, Dr. Mimms stressed bility of the emergence of the Progressive ------Reeves, Miss "T" and Miss Wood. Are Good'R..!.membrailces - party or some other third party which the point that if a student acquires these CHRISTMAS DRAMA The big feature of the evening was the qualities, she has something which will would split the ranks of the Democrats as Grand March, led by Virginia Wellington, Roanoke Photo Finishing Co. REVEALS WINNIE remain with her for the rest of her life. well as those of the Republicans. 1t might Hollins Agmt, BE'M'IE KUKP Junior Class President, and Samuel Moore There is a great need for such people in mean that the liberals of each party would WEAVER AS MADONNA from W. & L .. For the Grand March the the world to·day and each girl, by means join together and form against the con (Couti1lued from Page 1, Column 5) orchestra played Flir.latt'on Walk and for of these fundamentals, should seek to For Holidays or Class Parties Nothing servatives. But in her opinion this split is has undoubtedly given worldly faces to the "no break" which followed, Stardust find her place in life. not a factor of immediate occurrence. J n the Angel and the Virgin. and Stars Fell on Alabama. More Appropriate Than giving the most obvious difficulties in the The artist defends himself by saying Standing in the reception line, which CLOVER BRAND ICE CREAM development of an effective third party, that he, being mortal, must find divinity formed in the Green Drawing Room, were HOLLINS SINGERS GIVE Dr. Smith presented , the following facts: in the world of man. Beauty of life, he Clover Creamery Co. Dr. Randolph, Dr. Hearsey, Miss Farns CONCERT WITH W. & L. a third party requires a workable program; believes, is ' the nearest approach to worth, Miss Mattie Cocke, Miss Maddrey, INCORPORATED it takes time to develop, it needs educated heavenly truth which man can make. He Virginia Wellington, President of the (Co,~tililled from Page 1, Column 1) followers as well as leaders and the lack of becomes so intense in this plea for his Jones, Margaret Kearfoot, Bettie Kump, proportional voting and adequate repre work that he impulsively turns to the Junior Class, and Eleanor Schaeffer, Vice Elizabeth Lee, Virginia Lee, Dorothea sentation for minority parties is a further Madonna who is, for him, the embodi President. Lowry, Margaret McCormick, Marguerite The Roanoke Book hindrance. ment of his belief. ]t is'in answer to this The whole Junior Class should be Moncure, Helen Phelps, Marjorie Rabe, Dr. Smith concluded by quoting from plea that the Madonna turns and stretches congratulated on the success of their dance Ruth Rhodes" Rebecca Rice, Kitty Ru~h, and Stationery Co. Elihu Root and Lord Bryce who said that forth her hand. All of the aspiration of the and for their splendid cooperation. The Betty Scutt, Mary Staples, Margaret FOR UNUSUAL GIFTS the modem voter does not take his voting artist has fashioned the Holy Mary in such chairmen of the various committees were Terrell, Maria Tracy, Polly Trapnell, Opposite R oanoke Theatre responsibilities seriously enough. The perfection that she comes to life. Thus, as follows: .Dorothy Van Deusen,' Landis Winston, 15 West Campbell Ave speaker pointed out that the way to attack in the revelation men find the beauty of a Decorations, MaO' Lou Weeks; Or- Blair Carter, Lelia Cocke, Sue Eastwood, social, economic and political problems is Madonna meant for the ' people of this chestra, Peg Clark; Refreshments, Eleanor Marion Hamilton, Harriet Holland, .- through the ballot box. All should keep world. Dorothy Johns, Betty Lane, Marjorie informed on political affairs because in .Winnie Weaver, as the Madonna, was Schaeffer; Tickets, Florence Shelley; In- Livingston, Tom Newson, Jeanette Ogs- telligent interest helps bring about changes unusually graceful and lovely. Also, the vitations, Dickie Richardson; FaCUlty bury, Margaret Parsons, Jane Plumb, PRINTING in governmental policies. In closing she effectiveness and significance of this scene Invitations, Betsey Hill; Coat Room, Polly Pruter, Eleanor Schaeffer, Charlotte advised all Hollins students to keep in was heightened by appropriate music off Betty Lane; Introductions, Louise Tomp- Urner, Anne Waring, Marjorie Wells, F or Student Organizations formed and to be persistent in their interest stage, rendered by chosen mem~ of kins; Floor Committee, Sammy Mason Frances Willis, Catherine Wright, Frances Gi'llen SPecial Attention in political affairs. the choir. and Budget, Berkeley Moore. Young and Fra.nces Sydnor. § The Blue Faun FLOWERS THE STONE PRINTING For E'very Occasion AND BOOKS-GIFTS-PICTURE B.FO~AI1 HmchJYJZ,&~ MANUFACTURING CO. FRAMING FA L LO N, glorist .1.,.,.,.,." 'PHONE 6641 ROANOKE sons Gifts for All OCCasiOJ-1S (Opposite Hotel Roanoke) MARION HAMILTON ROANOKE, VA. Next 10 BIIS StattOIl ROANOKE Age1lt 209 SOUTH JEFFERSON STREET