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Ted Shawn Dancers To Present Variety Performance Friday Dances on Religious Themes, Humorous Numbers, and Music Visualization SOI.O DANCES BY TED SHAWN When Ted Shawn and his men dancers appear here at S. T. C. Auditorium on Feb. 16 the program will include dances derived from purely masculine sources—rhythms of labor and sports, primitive dances, dances on religious themes, humorous numbers, and "music visualizations" of great classic composers. Music Dances: The opening number of the program is danced to the "Polonaise" of Edward MacDowell by the ensemble of six men. Here is music which has the quality of a bugle call, stirring, full of conflict, and with dynamic impact. Shawn follows this with a solo to another MacDowell composition. "M arch Find." which Is literally a tour de force. The two next dances are a plastique group to the Sixth Prelude from the Well-tempered Clavichord of Bach, which is like liquid-sculpture, dealing with pure design in movement and grouping, as Bach stands for pure mathematics in music; and the Two - part Invention, No. 4. in which two men dance one part exactly, and the other two men are equally exact in visualizing ihe second part, thus presenting a correct visual counterpart to the music. The music section of the program finishes with the exciting Brahms Rhapsody, 'Op. 119, No. 4). This group in which Shawn dances with four men has already had over a hundred public performances, and has always stood out as a high point in every program. It is a masterful piece of dance writing, and grips the audience with an intensity not surpassed by a Dempsey-Tunney championship battle. John Brown sees the Glory, Shawn's newest and greatest solo work, fills the second section of the program by itself. It is a great theme, an American epic, based on the life of John Brown the abolitionist, who was martyred in his fight for the cause of freedom. Jess Meeker, composer-pianist, who accomContinued pag 4, column 2
Four S. T. C. Girls Debate In Ashland S. T. C. and Randolph-Macon College held a dual debate in Ashland at 8:15 o'clock Saturday night, February 10. 8. T. C. was represented by Helen Smith of Roanoke and Victoria Gllette of Courtland, upholding the negative side, and Agnes Bondurant of Rice and Mildred Slayton of Crewe upholding the affirmative side. Mr. Holton. who coaches the debaters here, accompanied the team to Ashland. The question debated was "Resolved That the Federal Government Should Control All Radio Broadcasting." The R. M. C. debaters on the affirmative side of the question were W, H. Hoopes of Philadelphia and George Davis of Warrenton. Their negative debaters were. Spottswood Kean of Ashland and James Turner of Hampton. Both sides presented convincing arguments, showing careful preparation and thorough training. Since the debate was held for the purpose of giving practice to the debaters, no decision was rendered. The girls gained much helpful experience and many valuable ideas through the points of the critic Judges.
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Outstanding Speaker From Blue Ridge To Visit S. T. C. Soon One of the outstanding even' the winter quarter will be the coming of Dr. W. A. Smart, professor of Biblical Theology at Emory University Atlanta. Georgia. Dr. Smart comes to Farmville under the auspices of the World Fellowship committee of the Y. W. C. A. and through the co-operation of other Virginia colleges. He will arrive in Farmville from Fredericksburg Wednesday night, February 21, with a group of the World Fellowship Committee, who will attend the state conference of World Fellowship workers at Fredericksburg which Dr. Smart will lead. He will remain in Farmville until Monday, February 26. This four-day visit of Dr. Smarts will include individual conferences, select discussion groups, open discussion groups, talks to Sociology and History classes, talks in chapel, morning watch, prayers and two services at the Methodist Church. It is the wish of Dr. Smart that most of his time be taken up with individual conferences, these will be arranged. He will be honored with an informal reception Saturday night. The S. T. C. delegates that attended the Southern Student Conference at Blue Ridge last summer were favorably impressed with Dr. Smart as a most thought-provoking speaker. From other delegates they learned that Dr. Smart spends all the time he can spare from university duties making speaking tours of colleges. With the co-operation of other Virginia delegates it was arranged that within the coming year Dr. Smart would visit Virginia. Farmville is extremely lucky, however, in having him on her campus longer than the other colleges. Dr. Smart was the outstanding speaker at Blue Ridge and was often quoted. He is not only interesting but very stimulating. Young people Continued on page four
MISS BARNES LECTURES ON TUDOR MUSIC At the regular meeting of the Music Department of the Farmville Woman's Club held last Thursday evening in the student building lounge, Miss Helen Barnes of the English department of the college presented a most comprehensive paper on Tudor muulc. Miss Barnes discussed in detail the various phases of this early music, bringing in the monarches under whose reigns it flourished, the composers, and the occasions upon which it was used. Much emphasis was laid upon the madrigal, an early form of composition. By way of illustration at various points in the lecture several of the quaint old melodies were sung by Misses Edna Hatcher, Bernlce Scott. Mary McCarn and Margaret Murry. Illustrating the music of Ben Jonson's day, Mr, Strick played, "Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes."
PI GAMMA MU BIDS THREE SEW MEMBERS The Virginia Gamma Chapter of Pi Gamma Mu, national honor fraternity of the social sciences wishes to announce the following new members: M. B. Coyner. Mary Diehl, and Mildred Linthicum. Mr. Coyner, a member of the Faculty, has made numerous investigations in the field of education and has shown marked Interest and ability as an educator. Mary Diehl. a Senior, is also a member of Alpha Phi Sigma, Gamma Psi. and Pi Kappa Sigma. Mary has proved to be a very capable bus:: manager of the Rotunda. Mildred Linthicum, a Junior, has done unusual work in the social sciences. She is a member of the Latin Club and of Kappa Delta Pi.
Farmville Varsity Team Wins 18-13 In First Game of the Season
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Plans For Founders Day Are Complete Plans for Founders Day are rapidly nearing completion. There will be a combination of talent here unsurpassed in the history of the school: speakers, musicians, dance artists and distinguished guests. Dr. S. C. Mitchell to Speak Dr. Samuel Chiles Mitchell of the University of Richmond will be one of the principal speakers at the opening event Founders Day, the anniversary program to be held in the auditorium Friday morning. Dr. Mitchell is a noted lecturer, editor, historian and educator. He received his M. A. from Georgetown College, his Ph. D. from the Uniwr.sity of Chicago, and several honorary degrees from various universities. Dr. Mitchell has been especially interested in history, being at present professor of history at the University of Richmond and a member of the American Historical Association. Dr. Douglass Freeman to Speak Dr. Douglass Southall Freeman, the editor of the Richmond News Leader, will make a brief address at the formal dinner Saturday night. Dr. Freeman has received, in addition to his A. B. taken at the University of Richmond and his Ph. D. from Johns Hopkins, honorary degrees from Washington and Lee and William and Mary. He Is Phi Beta Kappa. Phi Gamma Delta and Omicron Delta Kappa. He has been interested in educational and historical research as well as in his literary work as author and editor, being a member of the National Education Council and president of the Southern Historical Association. Dance Groups Present Program A very attractive dance program will be presented Saturday morning at the annual Founder's Day proII.i in by the Artist Dance Group assisted by the natural dance and tap dancing classes Their concluding number will be a dance study of the college halls in tableau form at which time gifts from student organizations will be ntcd by Alice McKay, who Will be the center of the tableau. This promises to make a beautiful and tic picture expressing the loyalty of each one who has worked hard and laithfully toward making contributions. Training School to Be Open The Campus Training School will be open Friday afternoon from 2:30 until 5 o'clock for visitation. The .student Teachers and Supervision will conduct the exhibition of the work done in the Training School.
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Farmville basketball team defeated Sweet Briar's team Saturday afternoon in a hard foimht battle, ending With a score of 18-13. The game stnrted off with a bang. The pass v.ork of Farmville was somclhing to dream about, being of the fast follow-through type. Sweet 3riar team fought hard, but were not able to succeed. Swift play continued throughout the first half, leaving the opposing team bewildered. The score at the end of the half was 9-7 in Farmville's favor. At the beginning of the second half the Sweet Briar team seemed to have started an2w. and the Farmville team was forced to fight much harder. The spectators were thrilled at the beautiful shots made by the Farmville team. Especially were the spectators overwhelmed when a Farmvilb forward made a long shot and the ball went rolling into the basket. Excellent work of our guards prevented Sweet Briar from rolling up the score while our centers and forwards played a fast game. Both teams shoved fine coaching and played a clean game. A large per cent of the student body came out to support their team and gave their individual support to Rountree, in cheering for the team. Riddick. Anne Irving and Billy the cheer leaders. Helen Shawen, Red Line up: Sweet Briar Farmville Parker R.F Cabell \lagee L.F Huber Ranson 8.Myers Putney 8.2 Burwell Beck (c) R.3 Silvester 3illiam L.3 Alcott (c) Substitutes: Farmville. Yeaman for Magee, Mattox for Putney, Putney for Yeaman.
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Margaret Parker Is Queen of S. T. C's Second Mardi Cras Large Crowd Enjoys Music by the Hampden - Sydney Collegians DECORATIONS BY GAMMA PSI The Mardi Gras festival, sponsored by Pi Gamma Mu. was held last night in the gym. It proved to be one of the most brilliant social events of the year. The climax was the crowning of the Queen. The dancing began at nine o'clock with music by the Hampden-Sydney Collegians. The Collegians have been materially aided by the addition of George Moffit. saxophone player, and with eleven new numbers added to their repertoire they have developed into a fine and well integrated orchestra. At ten o'clock the floor was cleared for the crowning of the Queen. The court preceded the Queen on the floor. The princesses and princes were as follows: Lucy Potter with Reese Tate Bowen; Kitty Roberts with Fred Huffman: Wyclif Scott with Lyne Shacklefard: Mildred Gwaltney with Reed Kelly; Virginia Hamilton with Green 'Jiwson: NancyHarrison With Sam Iv:;T<>iiffhllnMary Easley Hill with Alec Witten, Sallie Perrow with Madison Ballagh The princesses wore evening dresse:. with Spanish shawls and mantillas After the court had assembled the pages, Jean McClure and Laeta Barham, laid a white walk for the Queen and then advanced to the throne. The Queen, Margaret Parker, with her consort, Junie Blake of Richmond, ascended the throne and was crowned amidst great applause. She then led the figure in which all the court participated. At a signal from her. the dancing was resumed. After the coronation, three prizes were awarded by Dr. Slmpkins, The first, awarded to the girl with the most beautiful costume, was won by Elizabeth Callahan. Her costume was of the colonial period of powdered hair and hoop skirts. Velma Queries Perkinson won second prize for the most unique girls' costume She was a pierotte dressed in a black and white checked suit. The third prize, awarded for the most unique man's costume, was won by Hugh Young. From his costume, green doublet and hose, he could have been taken for one of Robin Hood's band Continued on page 4
An educational meeting was held at Hotel Roanoke last Friday and Saturday, February 9 and 10. The discussion centered around "Efficiency of the Modern College" with many new tendencies continuously brought forward. Prominent in the discussion was Dr. W. R. Smithy, nephew of our own Miss Estelle Smithy, head of the Modern Language Department. Drs. Jarman and Wynne of S. T. C. also took an active part in the discusions. Dr. Morris Allan of Hampden-Sydney presented a paper, thought by many to be the best, entitled. "Good Teaching From the Students' Point of View." A very enjoyable banquet was held Friday night for the entertainment of the guests in the dining room of the hotel. Many famous educators from all over the state were there. Those atMay Day plans were discussed in tending from S. T. C. were: Drs. Jarthe Students' Day program In chapel man. Walmsley. Jeffers, Wynne, and this morning. Sue Yeaman reMiss Nichols. ported that some progress had been made in planning the costumes and ALPHA KAPPA GAMMA dances, but definite casting of charBIDS TWO JUNIORS acters had not yet been made. She 11 that each student feel her reThe Joan Circle of Alpha Kap- sponsibility In making May Day a pa Gamma, national honor fraterni■ ss In order to do this, each ty, for leadership, took Into its circle individual was requested to write her JaatllM Cutshall and Margaret Hern- name and preferred work on a slip don. of paper to be placed not later than Jestine Cutshall served on the Saturday night in the box at the Y W. C. A Cabinet her sophomore table in the hall. year as chairman of Sing. This year To carry out the tentative plans, s president of the House Coun- a majority of the girls in the Student cil. Sin ;,i o tn i urtr of the Cotil- Body will have to participate in the lion Club and a member of Mu Ome- occasion by being character dancers go, social sorority, or by serving on some committee. Meg Herndon has been particular- Anyone accepting a part in May ly outstanding in dramatics being a Day must furnish her own costume member of the executive board of the which will be very Inexpensive. Dramatic Club. Meg is associCo-operation with the May Day ate editor of the Virginian this year. Committee is needed in order to arShe is also serving on the Y. W range all definite plans before Cabinet as chairman of Sing and is Founders Day and to begin practices as soon after that date as possible. • mber of Mu Omega.
May Day Committee Urges Co-operation