Volume V.
\ Mr. Harry Rimmer Speaks in Farmv'le Presbyterian Church Services Atentled By A Very Large Crowd
THE ROTUNDA, WEDNESDAY. NOV. 25. 1931 RULES FOR THANKSGIVING
1.—Five places to hang banners. a. Student Building. b. White House Hall
First Appearance Of the Junior Club
SENIOR CLASSMA N
d. Library Hall
e. Senior Building. Mr. Harry Rimmer, well known scientist and evangelist, spoke to a 2—Banners are to be the only very large congregation including decoration. town people and students from S. ! T. C. and H. S. C. at the Parmville a. No paint. ■ Presbyterian church Sunday night. b. No paper thrown at random November 22 at the evening service. Mr. Rimmer spoke on 'Modern 3—Must not pour water on the Science, Jonah and the Whale." His floor. lecture was interesting, scientific, and inspiring. He brought out the fact 4.—No one in sorority rooms or that Jonah, aside from his unsual ex- on colonnade. perience with the fish of the deep, 5—Must be in a room between was the first foreign missionary. Mr. Rimmer is forty-two years old. 5:30 and 6:00 o'clock. In the spring of his senior year at a ' medical school be became converted. . and at once dropped his medical ' studies and went to work as an evan- | ' gelist. He was for many years a pas- I tor. but is in such demand as an ! evangelist, that he gave up pastoral work. He cannot begin to meet the : engagements that are requested. He conducts sen-ices all over the United I States and Canada. Mr. Rimmer has kept up his biolog- ' Unusual interest is already being ical studies ever since he left medi- shown by our students concerning the cal school. He has his own labora- fall play. This play. "Enter Madame" tories, where he conducts investiga- has already been announced for Detions during his rest period. He has cember 4, 1931; it is given with the also done a good deal of work in Hampden-Sydney Jongleurs. Since Archeology. He is not only a great this play is one which represents student of the Bible, but he speaks as both colleges, an unusually large audience will be present. one well versed in modern science. Gilda Varesi and Dolly Bryne, who are the authors of this famed play, MEN 8TUDENT8 AT "Enter Madame" have demonstrated WILLIAM AND MARY an overwhelming contrast of the arARE SELF SUPPORTING tistic and scientific minds in marTwenty per cent of the men's stu- riage. With Joe Perry as the husband and dent body at William and Mary is Nancy Burgwyn as the madame we partially or wholly self-supporting, know the play will be good. These according to reports from the presi- two leading characters are supported dent's office. Students work as dining by a strong cast made up of proven hall waiters, student laboratory as- talent such as. Margaret Banks, Jenilee Knight. Sallie Russell and sistants, library assistants, dormitory Helen Warren. officers, and do jobs like windowMost all of our students have seen cleaning, news writing. student these girls in previous plays, so coaching, clerking of all storts. part they know what dramatic ability they time stenographers work, hair cutting have. Hampden-Sydney has good working in service stations, lawn talent represented, too. Both dramatic clubs are doing mowing, selling papers, tending furtheir best to make this play a big naces, and waiting in private dining success. The club at S. T. C. has halls. done so many worthwhile things for the school that each student should TREES OF HONOR TO RE feel it her duty to see this or any PLANTED IN MEMORY other dramatic club production. OF GEO. WASHINGTON Last year they gave the beautiful curtain for the stage and also the As part of the tribute to be paid new lighting system. to George Washington next year on the occasion of the bicentennial of EDUCATION ASSOCIATION MEETS IN RICHMOND his birth. 10.000.000 trees will be planted. The project, which is under The twenty-sixth annual Conventhe direction of the American Tree Association, is already under way. In- tion of the members of the Virginia dividual clubs, colleges, and schools, Education Association is meeting in cities, counties, and the states are Richmond this week. J cooperating to ^establish George Registrations are rapidly being Washington foreflS, memorial roadmade at the headquarters in the ways and memo^al trees. John Marshall high school with sevLIBRARY TO TIE OPEN eral hundred early comers listed in ONLY ONE HOUR advance of the main gathering which began today at the conclusion of the Due to the fact that exams are meeting of the rural supervisors, sunear and everyone seems too busy perintendents and trustees. to come to the reading room on The first general meeting will be Sunday afternoon, the reading room tonight at 8 P. M. in the John Marof the library will be kept open only shall high school with Dr. Sidney B. one hour. The Monogram Club has Hall, state superintendent of public instruction, and Dr. Hollis L. Casbeen doing this for the benefit of the well of George Peabody College as whole student body. Anyone who the speakers. wishes to read on Sunday afternoon, Dr. Jarman and many of the facome from two to three instead of culty members of S. T. C. are attending the convention. from two to four as formerly.
Unusual Interest Shown in New Dramatic Club Play
Thanksgiving Day Plans Are Made
Farmville Silver Band Is An Added Attraction Taking Part in Program
Committees Work On Athletic Program and Y. W. C. A. Service
MAJOR TITTMANN RETURNS
ALUMNAE TO RETl'RN
In its initial performance of the year the Junior Choral Club appeared Thursday evening, November 19, with the Farmville Silver Band offering Major Charles Trowbridge Tittmann as the guest artist. Mr. Tittmann is known to Farmville residents and students, having sung in this auditorium before on similar occasions. Beginning with two of Schubert's loved and lovely compositions Mr. Tittmann delighted his audience with "My Abode" and "Who Is Sylvia?". This was followed by a recitative and an aria, the deep, mellow, vibrant notes of which made Mr. Tittmann's listeners wonder to what depths he could go. "The Cowboy's Requiem," the "Kerry Dance," and "The Lass With the Delicate Air", receiving much applause gave evidence of the versatility of our guest. In the last group we felt that plaintive rhythm of the negro spirituals in "Uncle Rome," "Were You There?" and "Hard Trials". In response to the applause Mr. Tittmann sang "The Old Ark's A-Moverin'." Under the direction of Mr. Strick the Farmville Band offered six selections, all of which were done in perfect rhythmical form. Of particular interest was the trombone solo, by Mr. McNamee, accompanied by the band. Throughout their entire program there was harmonious blending of the instruments. Following was a group by the Junior Choral Club. When the curtain rose the second time, there was displayed a bevy of girls in pastel shades giving the same delicate softness of shading portrayed in the colors of the dresses themselves. In complement to the program was the Senior Choral Club. The presentation of the imitation of the Catholic Mass was effectively and uniquely given in Panis Angelicus. Done in the original the choral was beautifully phrased and gracefully toned. The sombre black and white of the robes was made radiant by an organ accompaniment. The Choral Clubs gave evidence of thorough training under Mr. Strick, whose perfect accompaniments were delightful. As a surprise to Dr. Jarman and most of the audience a lovely grandfather's clock was presented to Dr. Jarman. The clock was a gift from the Choral Clubs and from friends in town.
Thanksgiving at S. T. C. this year promises to be a bigger day than ever before. For several weeks secret committees from each class have been working on banners for the color rush. The Y. W. and Freshman Commission are planning their part of the program a little differently this year. The Freshman Commission extends the following invitation: The Freshman Commission extends to anyone who may wish to come, an invitation to come to the rec on Thanksgiving afternoon from 4 to 6 to dance. The hockey games promise to be very exciting as the teams are well matched. The result of these games is always the climax of Thanksgiving day. After the games, everyone is sure to enjoy the turkey dinner. The alumnae hockey team will match a team of the college girls in the afternoon. It will be good to see the old hockey players again on the athletic field. The program for the day is as follows: 6:00 A. M.—Color Rush. 7:00 A. M.—Morning Watch. 9:00 A. M. Class Hockey Games. 1:00 P. M.—Turkey dinner. 2:30 P. M.—Alumnae Hockey. 4:00 P. M.—Freshman Commission entertainment.
c. Main WELL VERSED IN SCIENCE
No. 9
SENIORS WIN IN THE VIRGINIAN CONTEST To get more subscriptions for the annual, the Virginian staff sponsored a contest, which lasted all last week. This contest was worked on the percentage basis for each class. Mr. McCorkle awarded the prizes in chapel Saturday morning. The first prize, three dollars, was won by the Seniors; sixty-one per cent of their class have subscribed. The Juniors own the second prize of two dollars; a large percentage of their class are subscribers.
MISS VIRGINIA BEDFORD
eniors rIKresent Miss Bedford in Chapel Saturday In a dignified and fitting manner, the Senior Class presented Miss Bedford, their classman, to the students of S. T. C. Through the four years of their college life, the class of TH has been wisely guided by Miss Bedford. Never has she lacked for any suggestion; never has she ceased being a friend to each member of the class. Ruth Hunt and Henrietta Cornwell
AMERICAN SCULPTOR AND WIFE ARRIVE TO SCULPTOR PERSHING
wrote the class song, which was sung by the entire class. After the song, the Seniors stood with caps off, Henrietta Cornwell, class president, in well chosen words, presented Miss Bedford to the students. The class then sang a beautiful song to Miss Bedford; Martha von Schilling wrote the words to this song and Hanna Crawley wrote the music. Henrietta Cornwell's words, "And now, we the Senior Class, present Miss Bedford for the fourth and last time . . . ," stirred a sad chord in each member's heart. "So now let our love and our true praises rest,
George Fite Waters, noted American sculptor, accompanied by his wife, arrived recently on the French Line steamer De Grasse to discharge commissions for sculpturing from life General John J. Psnblng, whose name is ineradicably graven in the American hearts. Ambassador Paul Claudel, who so ably represents France in the United States and is known throughout the world as a great poet, will also sit for Mr. Waters. This famous artist studied under Rodin and comes to America for the first time in 15 years.
WORLD'S LARGEST CITY IS RULED ENTIRELY IIY TAMMANY HALL
Forever. Miss Bedford, with you."
DEAN WRITES ARTICLE IN DEFENSE OF YOUTH "So far as capacity and seriousness are concerned, our young men are by no means in a class inferior to their fathers", declared Dean Herbert E. Hawks in an article in the editorial section of the Herald Tribune recently. The Dean defended the college student of today from the accusations concerning drinking and lack of studiousness and of college spirit, which are continually launched at him by members of the older generation. The Dean said that those who criicize the present generation forget their own youth too easily, and that it is the immaturity of many of the undergraduates which, being conspicuous, strikes the observer first. This, however, presents only the least serious and least significant aspect of their make-up. The inability of youth in many cases to think constructively is traceable, he held to the indifference which is so common in the world around them and in thenown homes.
Tammany rules the roost in New York more completely than ever. Joseph Clark Baldwin, III, has the distinction of being the only Republican in the Board of Aldermen, legislative body of the nation's largest city. As "The Minority" Baldwin will sit on every committee; but unless a Tammany man accidentally says "second the motion," no Republican motion can ever be put to a vote.
VARSITY DERATE TRYOUTS TO HE HELD Try-outs for the Varsity Debating team will be held December 14. The National Pi Kappa Delta question which is resolved "that Congress should enact legislation providing for centralizing control of industry (constitutionality waived)" will be the question for try-outs. Excellent material on this subject may be obtained in the library. Any member of the Debate Club, old or new. is eligible for try-outs. Each contestant is expected to present a well organized speech of about five minutes on the above subject.