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Roman Banquet S. T. C. Alumnae Alpha Kappa Gamm a "Life Begins at 8:30" 1st Proves Successful Stage Style Show Scheduled Feb. 14 For Sigma Pi Rho School Girls Model Recognizes Leaders Radio City Scene Of Sophomore Production The Sophomore Class' musical production "Life Begins at 8:30" will be presented on February 14 at 8 o'clock in the large auditorium. Radio City is to be the scene of night life in a typical American metropolis. The radio hall is visited by four young couples; Mary Bowles and Elinor Dunham. Chic Dortch and Katherine Hurt, Sue Mallory and Mildred Chandler, Marguerite York and Katherlne. These sight seers take in all the excitement offered in the big city, including the shops with their gay wares, clever burlesque shows, featuring numerous dancers, and the actual broadcasting studio in operation. One of the outstanding features of the broadcasting station is Mr Edwin Cralle's vocalization. Admission is to be twenty-five cents. The proceeds derived from this undertaking will be the contribution of the class for Funder's Day. The size of the cast is particularly unusual in that it includes almost every member of the class in some role. Virginia Jones has lent her untiring efforts in the capacity of director of this presentation. Merwyn Oathright is in charge of staging, while Oav Stieffen supervises dancing and Virginia Baker is official costumer. The entire class is co-operating with these girls to make the endeavor successful. With its abundant talent, colorful costuming, and attractive scenery, "Life Begins at 8:30" is anitcipated with enthusiasm by the student body.

Eaco Theatre Fire Arouses Students Last Wednesday night in the midst of studying, many of the S. T. C. girls were aroused by the sound of the Are siren. The Are which caused so much excitement was in the Eaco Theater. The girls rushed to the windows of the Student Building; others even ventured to go down to the scene of the alarm which is against the rule. Fortunately, there proved to be more smoke than fire. Little damage was done; the picture was resumed almost immediately. The "mob spirit" was exemplified in this instance.

Costumes To Typify Mardi Gras Spirit A spirit of fun and gayety will prevail on Tuesday, March 5, when S. T. C. will celebrate its third festival of Mardi Ores in the school gymnasium. Masked figures attired in gorgeous array will add to the brilliance of the gayly decorated gym while the smooth music of the HampdenSydney Collegians who have been procured for the occasion will ure the dancers on to the floor. Mardi Oras in S. T. C. is sponsored by Pi Qamma Mu, National Honorary Social Science Fraternity and they have decided that no one will be allowed to enter the gym who is not masked and does not wear some suggestion of a costume. Masks will be sold at the door. The Queen and her court are to be distinguished from the rest of the crowd by wearing evening dress. No one else will be allowed to enter wearing evening dress. Continued on page 4, Col. 3

Service Committee Seeks Contributions The Y. W. C. A. Service Committee is asking for clothing, especially a coat, size fourteen, for a girl at one of the country schools. The cooperation of the Student Body is desired in order that the giil may attend school and church. If you can make a contribution, please report to Sue Waldo of the service committee.

Alumnae Chapter Has Short Meeting The local chapter of Farmville Alumnae held a short business meeting in the Lounge on Monday evening. Active committees were organized with the following chairmen: Mrs. Farrar. membership; Mrs. Jeffers. program; Miss Willie London. Social Mrs. Young, finance. Spring social and program meetings were discussed. Transportation chairman, Louise Richardson, and hostesses from the Social and Membership committees were named for Founders' Day. The annual contribution was voted for the Student Building fund to be given on Founders Day. The co-operation of the local chapter was asked in sponsoring the establishment of a Jennie Masters Tabb Memorial Fund, a proposed project for the general association. Mrs. Frank Nat Watkins outlined plans for the Alumnae Fashion Revue to be given Friday evening in the auditorium. Committees were named and tickets to be sold in town were distributed. After a further discussion of the part of every alumna in the Founders' Day celebration, the meeting was closed with a general request for alumnae news for the Alumnae Column of the Rotunda.

\ew Plan Adopted Hy Group Leaders The Freshmen have instituted a new plan with a two-fold purpose: to stimulate attendance at class meetings and to raise money. The fifteen groups. Into which the class has been divided, are competing for a prize to be given the group whose record for attendance is most nearly perfect and who raises the most funds. Group leaders are urging their members to co-operate. Tuesday night, Feb. 5, was the first time the attendance phase of this plan was put into operation. A remarkably good representation encouraged the competition and spoke well of the workability of the atentdance contest. Equally good results are expected in the financial rivalry.

Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity Holds Annual Dances The Pi Kappa Alpha held its annual set of dances on February first and second in the Comity Club house at Hampden-Sydney. A formal dance was held Friday night and dansant Saturday afternoon, followed by a buffet supper at Mrs. Clarke's home. Festivities were continued Saturday night with an informal dance. A number of girls from out-of-town as well as HampdenSydney alumni attended the dancets.

Arrayed as Romans, the members of Sigma Pi Rho held a Roman banquet February first at 8 o'clock in the Honor Room. As the guests entered they were cautioned, "Deptro pede," for the Romans believed it ill luck to enter a rom with the left foot. After a prayer had been offered to placate the gods, the guests seated themselves at the tables which were arranged in the shape of the letter—"U." according to the custom. While the first course was being served, the hostess gave a discourse on the importance of salt to the Romans. The dishes served were typically Roman, and the Roman atmosphere wa: furthered by candle-light. Between courses each guest who had come attired as some character of Roman history or literature, spoke a few words in order that the others might guess whom he or she represented. After the wine was brought in and a prayer made to the god of wine, the guests were wreathed and annointed with perfume. Then followed the last course, apples, for the Romans went, not from soup to nuts but from eggs to apples. This was the first time Sigma Pi Rho had attempted a banquet. It was pronounced a success, however, by the guests. Those present were: Llla Jacob, Carmen Clark. Jeannette Jones. Doris Moore, Claudine O'Brien, Margaret Pollard. Anne Putney, Maude Rhodes. Katherine Walton, Katherlne Adams, Miss Rice, and Dr. Walmsley.

Quiet Sought For Study Hour The House Council met Monday night to discuss a very serious question. The discussion centered on the conditions on the halls during study hour. This meeting was the result of a suggestion of the Student Standards Committee. Students' opinions were so sought, and it was found that they desire a correction of these conditions. The noise at this time is almost intolerable to those who desire quiet for study. The president of the House Council. Nell Oakey Ryan, is calling the girls of each hall together and asking their co-operation with the hall presidents. There must be absolute quiet during study hour, and lights must be turned out when the light bells ring. If the hall presidents speak to a room twice, a call down is given. Any girl who receives as many as three call downs must go to closed study hall for one week, as Dr. Jarman has secured girls to keep these study halls open for those who fail to co-operate, or to those who are especially desirous of going there during the study hour.

The local chapter of Farmville Alumnae is sponsoring a unique Fashion Revue on Friday evening, February 8 at 8 p. m„ in the auditorium. The costumes date back from our Mothers' day to advanced spring styles, which are from Baldwin's. Program Pre ude: The College Orchestra. Directed by Miss Purdom Part I My Mother's Day Speaker Mabel Fitzpatrick Putney Interlude: Dance Group Led by Nell Oakey Ryan Part II My College Days Scene I—In my room I Lounging). Scene II — On the campus i Sports). Scene IV—At Tea 'Tea and Dinner). Interlude: Radio Broadcast. Mr. Boyd Coyner Scene V—At Cotillion 'Evening). Scene VI—Off for home (Suits and Coats). Models Margaret Farrar, Anne Irving, Louise Hyde, Jean McClure, Belle Lovelace, Lucy Potter, Blanche Lane, Wycliff Scott, Kitty Roberts, Mary Bowles, Caroline Jones. Kitty Jamison, Alice Hardaway, Tib Sinuiierman. Bebe Russell, Rose Somers, Grace Eubank, Sara Beck, Ducky Davies, Isabel Plummer, Bonnie Powe-1. Eleanor Dorison, Merwyn Oathright, Lucile Moseley, Dorothy Rust, Frances Parker, and Alumnae.

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Students' Meetingr Held February 4th The Student Body held Its February meeting Monday night. Four "reminders" were brought before the students by the president: the conduct during chapel, especially on Students' Day: coming to the dining room late, and in insufficient and unsuitable dress; girls hanging over the Rotunda on Saturday and Sunday nights; and the great amount of noise in the library. Whether the girls receiving notes from the Student Council may get on the Honor Roll will be determined by the decision of the Council after considering the seriousness of the offense, the length of the campus term, and the number of slips they have received, The committee selected by the Student Council to appoint the girls from which the Editor of the Rotunda, the Editor of the Virginian, and the Business Manager of each of these publicatioas will be elected was approved bv the Student Body. The list Includes Lelia Mattox, chairman; Elizabeth Vassar. Janice White. Mr. Holton. and Mr. McCorkle.

February 28 Is the last day for subscribing to the 1935 Virginian. Subscriptions may be given to members of the VirginIan staff at any time thus month On Thursdays from Chapel time until one o'clock the table in the hall will be kept for subscriptions. A first payment of one dollar must be made; the other four dollars may be paid at any time before getting the anual. Members of the staff Include: Margaret Clark, Doris Coates, Agnes Crockett, Merwyn Oathright, Margaret Herndon. Anne Irving. Virginia Leonard, Anne Peple, Charlotte Rice, Leila Sanford, Elisabeth Shipplett, Elaabeth Vassar. Elizabeth Walton, Southern Women and Janice White.

Freshman Production Hooked For Display The Freshmen p reduction, "Freshmen 57 Varieties," is booked for Friday night, March 1. Plans are rapidly materializing to prove that variety Is the spice of life. As try-outs are In progress, talent of all kinds Is being discovered among the members of S. T. C.'s new citizens.

Colleges Vote League Entry Against Navy And Air Force Second returns in the 325-000ballot Peace Poll of undergraduates in 119 colleges and universities give a scant majority of 50.07 per cent, for United States entry in the League of Nations, according to the tabulations published in tomorrow's issue of The Literary Digest. The favorable vote for U. 8. League entry was concentrated in Eastern institutions. fourteen voting "Yes" and eight "No" while the other sections of the country voted 26 against and 12 for.

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A total of 65,000 ballots are shown as received to date from sixty colleges. The students were asked to express their opinion in this "College Peace Poll" on seven Issues relating to war and peace. On the first question as to whether the United States could stay out of another great war, the vote was 6831 per cent. "Yes" and 31.69 per cent. "No." Asked if the individual student would bear arms in defense of the United States in case the Continued page 3, Col. 1

Bids Extended Four Juniors Monday Night Four Juniors have been recognized as leaders by Alpha Kappa Gamma, national honorary fraternity for leadership. Agnes Crocket, Margaret Farrar, Hazel Smith, and Louise Walmsley received bids to that fraternity Monday night. Activities in which they have been outstanding are: Agnes Crockett — Photographic editor of the Virginian; World Fellowship Committee of the Y. W. C. A.; Campus League; House Council; active in class work. Margaret Farrar -Pi Gamma Mu; Artists Dance Group; Business Manager of the Dramatic Club; Rotunda staff: belongs to the tennis team; showed exceptional talent, with Hazel Smith, in directing and in acting in the class production. Hazel Smith—Annual staff two years; Student Government three years, of which she is now Secretary; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet as head of Sing; Treasurer of Ctoillion Club; very versatile in directing class projects. Louise Walmsley — Vice-prteident of Athletic Association; Monogram Club; Pi Gamma Mu; Y. W. C. A.; Student Standards Committee; varsity basketball squad three years; active in class activities.

Dr. Jarman (Jives Names of Founders Day Committee

The committee to plan the Founders' Day program has been announced. It consists of: Dr. Jeffers, chairman; Miss Pauline Camper; the advisors of the four classes, Miss Moran from the Senior Class, Miss Bedford from the Junior Class, Miss Her from the Sophomore Class, Miss Royall from the Freshman Class; and the usual representatives from the Student Body, Including the Ex-offlcio members. Founders' Day Is March 9. On Theme of History Friday night, March 8, "The Hy Dr. Simpkins Messiah" will be given, with the Founders' Day program following Dr. Francis B. Simpkins has it Much 9. been at work for several years on a history of the "Women of the Confederacy." In this study he emphasizes the part the Southi-rn women had In bringing on the Civil War. the support which The small auditorium was the they gave the Confederate sol- scene of surprising antics Tuesdiers, and the griefs and Joys day, January 29, when the fiftyaroused by the great emotional four apprentices of the Dramatic expei lences of the women of this Club entertained the old members section of the United States. Dr. with original Impersonations. Simpkins has completed this Stunts Included class room book and hopes to publish it by scenes, fashion shows, a make-up next Christmas. group meeting, and a typical 8. Dr. Simpkins is now bflnnltH T. C. post office scene, as well as a life of Ben Tillman. a South other recitations. Cam mu i> This work, if Wednesday night, the occasion will be an amplifica- was more solemn, for the aspirtion of a previous work of this ants were becoming full-fledged writer. members. White dresses, candles held by members of the executive Suimmiiifi Pool lie-opnixl board, and the repetition of the pledge added to the ImpresslveTin ..vimmliiK pool which has ness. been closed for the last week Ml Since September, these girls reopened yesterday afternoon. It have worked In the various and was drained for government in- sundry departments of the orspection pending its approval and ganization, endeavoring to prove acceptance as a P. W. A project. their abilities As each girl addA large number of girls it) ed her name to the roll of the their appreciation of the avail- Dramatic Club, .she heard In the ability of an enthusiastic swim h of Hi'- i»ii tin- |tld tidings yesterday afternoon. Ot in i achievement.

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