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Vol. 2. No. 23. ALUMNAE NOTES
Farmville, Virginia.
April 7, 1922.
The plan.-- for the 1 w building have been completed, th site chosen and more than $ 17,000 has already been pledged by students and alumnae and citizens of Farmville. It is planned to raise $50,000 of the required amount among the alumnae and ask the State Legislature to furnish the other $50,000 necessary for the completion of the building. An informal reception followed the address and to-day at noon Doctor Jarman was guest of honor at a luncheon given in the Portsmouth Y. M. C. A.
called upon to give something to this great cause of immortalizing the name of o ir twentieth century hero. Every town, county and school is striving to gain its quota. This is not a call to the men of wealth, who compose a small per cent of our population, to give liberally but it is to everyone who loves and honors the name of our ex-president because nothing except a memorial by the people is suitable lor him, who is so undeniably a man of the people. For whom, some may ask, is all this interest being aroused? Indeed, it is none other than Woodrow Wilson who for eight years stood at the helm of our country, guidDR. JARMAN APPEALS FOR THE ing it through many a storm, and who WOODROW WILSON FOUNDAhas spent his life in making the world "free for democracy" TION FUND
Upon the invitation of the Portsmouth Chapter of the Farmville Alumnae Association about one hundred and ten Farmville girls teaching in Portsmouth, Norfolk, Hampton, Newport News, Suffolk, and Yorktown, met at the Portsmouth Y. M. C A. Saturday, .March 25. for a luncheon and reunion. Dr. Jarman, straight from Farmville, was indeed the star guest of the occa< ■ion. Mr. and Mrs. Holbrook, whose "front porch" parties at the Farmville rectory. all S. N. S. girls of a few years ago will remember, were also there and were greeted gladly by all who knew them. Mrs. M. L. T. Davis. Jr., of Norfolk, formerly Miss Julia Johnson, of the Farmville Training School, was one of; On Tuesday evening, March 28, at the mosl honored guests. Mrs. Davis 6:45, Dr. Jarman, as county chairman has had poems published in the "Lyric" of the movement, made a stirring appeal and in the "Literary Digest*' during re- to the student body for the "Woodrow cent years, and all Farmville folks are Wilson Foundation Fund." He begun proud to claim her. Mrs. Davis has been his speech by reading the tribute to Mr. recently elected to the alumnae mem- Wilson tha :mp»-:.'i-»>d ' Co'T"r's Weekbership 01 the Pi Kappa Omega Socii ly. During his talk Dr. Jarman exS. X. S. songs, old and new. were sung. plained to the gills that this movement Various toasts were given, and a great is entirely free from anything partisan, deal of real old S. N. S. spirit was in evi- and that every American, regardless of dence. Dr. Jarman made a talk about party, can be glad to participate in this the student building, and pledges to the effort t<> show America's love for and amount of nearly $1,200 were made by pride in one of her greatest sons. the girls. The Portsmouth Chapter ; The students were deeply interested presented him with a clunk for $200 to and each class gladly accepted the quota be added to the student building fund. apportioned to it. In each case the sum A letter from Miss Jennie Tabb made pledged is based upon the membership the girls feel as if they had had another of the class. In all the amount promised personal greeting straight from Farm- by the school is over two hundred dolville, and was received with a great lars. clapping of hands. This luncheon was the first of its kind MEMORIAL FOR WILSON that ever has been held in Tidewater Virginia. Everyone present voted it a Oftentimes in this world of ours a great success, and it is to be hoped that the experiment will be repeated not only great man will live and die, unknown in Tidewater, but in all parts of Vir- and unrecognized by the people. Is it not a crime that such a thing should ginia. The following article appea'ed in the happen in our land of the free where Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch of March 25: every one knows the value of a helping Dr. J. L. Jarman, who for twenty years hand and encouraging voice when they has been president of the State Normal are buried in the depths of despair? This College at Farmville gave an address situation is too often true but there is a last night at the Y. M. C. A., which will similar case which touches us more dilong be remembered by forme.1 students rectly, with which we are better able to and Alumnae members as one of the cope and that is a circumstance wherein most Inspiring talks ever heard in Col- a great man is known and loved by his own world but there is nothing to perlege circles. His description of school life during petuate his memory through the future the present year and of the campaign to generations save the impartial pages of raise $100,000 for a new building was the history book. Just such a thing has heard with close attention and interest. threatened our world of to-day and to He told of the growth of the school avert such a catastrophe, effective steps during the •">"> years and of the impor- are being taken by those who have tance of an institution which last year looked into the future and seen the imgraduated 175 girls, qualified to teach in pending danger. To-day in our country every man, woman and child is being the State.
SOCIETY NEWS On Saturday evening, April 1. at 8:! o'clock, the Gamma Theta Sorority held its annual Founders' Day banquet at the Prince Edward Hotel. After the banquet the Hampden-Sidney Orchestra furnished music for dancing. The following alumnae were present : Charlotte Baird, Esther Davenport, Elizabeth Gannaway, Helen Brent, Isabel Kinnear, Sarah Porter, Elizabeth McClung, Mary Stephenson, Grace Beard and Mrs. John P. Hughes. * * * The Delta Sigma Chi Sorority held its annual Founders' Day banquet in the "tea room" on Saturday night, April 1. Among the old girls who came back were: Emily Clark, .Mary Leigh. .Mary Meade .Mason and Sue Jones. * * * * On Saturday afternoon, March 25, from 4:30 o'clock to 6:00, the Pi Kappa Omega Society was entertained in the home of Miss Christine Armstrong. This was declared to be one of the most enjoyable parties which the Pi Kappa Omega has ever had. * * * * The Cotillion Club gave its spring dance on Friday night, March '.'» . The music furnished by the Hampden-Sidney Orchestra helped to make the occasion one of the most enjoyable of the season. Miss Kena Luck presided at the punch bowl. The club was glad to have several old members back for the dance. * * * * Announcement The Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority wishes to announce the establishment of the following new chapters: Upsilon—Manual Training School, Eta, Oklahoma. Chi—Teacher's State College. Pittsburg, Kansas. Psi- Marshall College, Huntington, West Virginia.
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THE ROTUNDA Membei Southern Inter-Collegiate Newspaper Ass'n.
Published weekly by the students of The Sta! • Normal School, Farmville, Va. Entered as st nd-class matter March 1, 1921, Ml the pest office of Farmville, Virginia, under the A.-t of M;ir.di :5. 1879. Subscription $2.00 per year. ROTUNDA STAFF
aboul the unoffending bit of paper and with "I cant look at it! I can't!" rushed quickly from the room, seeking solitude No longer does such a state of affairs exist. All Is now changed. These important pieces of paper take a long and circuitous route and reach their victim " Farmville'a Largest and Most Progressivi at the most unexpected time and in the Store" worst of all places the dining room. "Oh! I have a letter from home - In The Finest in Wearing Apparel, Milliner that letter are found a strange collection and Footwear of scraps of paper. "My tickets!" she groans. There they are, every last one 207-209-211 and 213 Main Street of them in a bunch, blow enough to FARMVILLE, VA. knock anyone giddy. "Miss Mary! Miss Mary! come quick. Nellie has hyster ics!" So this duty of consoling the weep WE WANT YOl'K BUSINESS" ing students has been transferred from the teacher's shoulders to Miss Mary's. FIRST NATIONA.L BANK Poor Miss Mary! Farmville, Va. ARE YOU A SHIFTER? Every Convenience Offered Women
Editor in-( hid Elisabeth Morlng AMlitant Editor Dorothy Langslow BOARD OF EDITORS] N( w ' tan Meredith Organisations I.„is Williams Atlil.;tir. Nell McArdle J >' • < A. Mamie Nichols J"ke Emily Calcott Literary Pauline Timberlake \-x,1,il"K'' Kate Davis Alumnae Miss Brownie Tallaferro MANAGERS i Perhaps you joined only in fun, thinkBusinew Manager Christine Armstrong Assistant Business Manager... .GenevieveHonneu.il ing it a joke. Perhaps no ill effects have Circulation Manager Florence Miller resulted in this school, but do you realize
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folia Alexander that in giving your name to this organi/.aThe Pure Food Store Mary Maupin ^on vou are sanctioning many dishonor-' ————— able deeds which have been made under FOR cover of the oath? In all probability you Luncheon and Picnic Necessities have done nothing of which you are Let US Supply That FEED ashamed in the way of "initiating" new members, but nevertheless you are lending CHAS. BUGG&SON protection to an unworthy cause which FARMVILLE, VA. may with slight development smudge the honor and mar the reputation of your Alma Mater. Many schools and colleges MISSES DAVIDSON throughout the country have voluntarily The Ladies' Specialty Shop banned the organization from the campus, realizing the insidious evil that it is work- Suit*. Coats, Dresses, Blouses, Dry Goods] It is with great ardor, zeal and Inter- ing. What are you going to do? The foland Notions est, but with diffidence that the new Ro- lowing oath which is administered to new FARMVILLE. VA. tunda staff enters upon its duties; here 'members discloses the low morale of this publishing, with the aid of the old staff, organization. You may not have formally SHANNON S HOME: BAKERY this week's Roamda. We feel the Privi-itaken 1 is oath or you may have only relege and responsibility of publishing the peated it in ignorant jest. At present we Pies, Cakes, Cookies, Sandwiches school paper, which reflects the thoughts have seen no sign in our school of the and Fountain Drinks and actions of the student body of S. N. evils which have been accredited to the S. We realize that it is our duty to society, but do we wish to have our names FARMVILLE, VA. make the Rotunda a true representation and the name of our school associated with of the school. Understanding that we are new and an organization which is a tool for disGRAY'S DRUG STORE 1 inexperienced in the work before u , the honesty in the hands of unprincipaled peostaff sees that it must grow to meet the ple. The Drug Store with the Personal Touch, '"Loyal Order of the Shifters. needs of "Rotunda." We realize our Carrying an Up-to-date line of "Candidate raise right hand and reshortcomings, but with the help of the Toilette Necessities, Stationer; and student body and faculty, success is as- •*** fallowing: Wiley's Chocolates BUred for the Rotunda. A spirit of en1 do solemnly promise and swear never to divulge any of the secrets, pass words, COUragement comes to us when we think FARMVILLE, "VA. of "co-operation," because we know that high signs or grips of the 'Loyal Order of j on will stand behind us in the future as the Shifters.' " "I solemnly promise to secure as many you have done in the past. brother and sister Shifters as possible, reR. W. GARNETr & CO. gardless of race, color or previous conPASSED AND NOT PASSED Leaders of Fashion dition of servitude, and to obey the order of you the great kleagle of the order, and in Formerly the last meetingi of classes all other shifters present for the following Ladies' Tailored Suits and Millinery \\»ie attended in fear and trembling. term FARMVILLE, VA. At the end of the class each student was "Aim and purpose of the shifters: given I small bit Of paper thai seemed "To get all you can. to mean a good deal to her. The boldest "To get something for nothing. OGDEN STUDIO gazed upon it immediately, and, if they "To do others as they do you." were not suited, vented their wrath upon Portraits; All Biseisuid styles. the teacher. Poor Mr. Lear! How ofT. S. Student: Miss Wall, how do you School Work a Specialty. ten have you been balled out by some, Bpejj "jonQl U"? in her eyes, more deserving young lady? i Stuffy: Why-erAmateur Work Finished. Why-er-er, Oh, let's call them The timid clenched their fists tightly j daffodiis! FARMVILLIE, VA.
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PLANTERS' BANK OF FARMVILLE Farmville, Va. CITY AND COUNTY DEPOSITORY Capital Stock $ 50,000.00 Surplu» 100,000.00 E, S. SHIELDS, Pn H. C. CRUTE, V.-Pre*. .1. B. OVERTON, Cashier
ATHLETIC NEWS SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY OFFER On Friday, March 81, 1922, Farmville played her last varsity basketball game. Program of Virginia Cabinet Council This game was the return game with Radford Normal. In spite of the splenState Normal School of Farmville, did playing of Farmville's team RadVa., April 7-9, 1922 $5 per Cabinet. Theme: "The Wholeness of Chris- ford came out on top with the score Of 28—22. tianity." This finishes up Farmville's interFRIDAY, APRIL 7 Farmville Herald collegiate schedule for 1922. As we 6:00 P. M.—Supper. 7:80 P. If.—Opening session of Coun- look back over the basketball year, in FARMVILLE, VA. spite of the fact that more games were cil—Announcements. 7:40—8:40—Discussion, "The Whole- lost than won, we can feel proud of Farmville and its team in many ways. ness of Christianity." Make Your Headquarters at Farmville is the only normal that has 8:40-9:00—Service of Intercession. this year played every other normal in SATURDAY, APRIL 8 the State. The team has, and the school WADE'S 7::J0 A. M.- Breakfast. has, when visiting teams have been here, 0:00-9:15—Devotions. established a friendly relationship be- Fountain Drinks, Confectioneries, Canned 9:15-10:30--Discussion, "The Whole- tween Farmville and the other normals. Goods, Olives, Pickles, School Supplies ness of Christianity." Some say this is not necessary and will FARMVILLE. VA 10:80-11:80— Discussion, Christian not count in the end—but, think it over Citizenship in the 20th Century. seriously before you draw any conclu1 1 :30-12:30—Technical Discussions. sion. Conservatory of Music 1:16 P. M.—Dinner. There is only one other normal that Affiliated with the S. N. S. since 1907. 2:80-2:46—Devotions. has won as many games as Farmville and 2:45-4:15—Discussion of Student In- this one school has not played any other Gives modern instruction in Piano and Vocal dustrial Co-operation. Theory, Harmony, Aesthetics. &c. normal except us. 4:15-5:15—Discussion, Convention IsWith such material as we now have At reasonable tuition rates. sues. and very likely good new material in 6:00—Supper. September, 1922, and the splendid start 6:30-7:00—Vespers; Christian Inter- this year's team has made can we not Typewriting Paper nationalism. hope to see the championship in normal In Quantities to Suit. Evening Free. school basketball presented to us next MARTIN PRINTING CO. year? SUNDAY, APRIL 0 The basketball season should not be School, Business and Social Stationery, Card*. 8:00 A. M.—Breakfast. concluded until something has been said Invitations, Programs, Booklets, Blank Forms, etc 8:45-9:00—Devotions. concerning the wonderful spirit that has 9:00-10:00 — Discussion, Christian 218 Third St., Farmville, Va been shown this year. The team went Citizenship. Printers of The Rotunda into every game feeling that the school 11:00—Church. was with them, heart and soul. The 1:00 P. M.—Dinner. R. B. CRALLE & CO., 2:30-3:00—Discussion, Christian Cit- knowledge of this helped the varsity mightily and spurred them on not mereizenship. Home of the Famous 3:00-4:00—Discussion, The National ly for victory's sake, but for the school. Enough cannot be said of the one who Budget. QUEEN QUALITY FOOTWEAR has been responsible for this change. 4:00-5 :15—Technical Discussions. 1 Miss Florence Buford, through her un- Middy Suits, Blouses and Sport Sweaters, 6:00—Supper. tiring efforts and earnest, hard and sym- Main Street 6:30-7:00—Vesper service on lawn. Farmville, Va. 7:30-8:30—Discussion, "The Whole- pathetic work has awakened this school to the realization that Farmville is a ness of Christianity." RCY MOOSE 8:30-9:00—Closing service of Coun- pretty nice place after all and her team not one to be looked down upon but 1'HOTOURATIIEK cil. backed to the last minute. Shall we not FARMVIl.LIE, VA. "take our hats off" to one who has done Special Pictures for Students ,ras h! so much for our school by arousing the Kodak Finishing Done Promptly slumbering spirit at Farmville—Miss Buford? The orchestra softly played "Kiss me again". LCHOOL SUPPLIES She gazed into his eyes Do You Know? FUTURE TEACHERS! Write for our complete Fanny? Fanny body calls tell 'em catalogue of School Supplier We carry in RichAnd breathed a sigh I'm out. "You dance like a poem," mond a large stock of Kindergarten Furniture and Isabel?—Isabel necessary on a bi- Supplies, Water Colors, Drawin,- Paper, Note She said. cycle. "Yes, yes, go on," he Books, Inks, Tablets and in fact every article for Jemima?—Jemima standing here. Murmured. ', Schools and Colleges. Teresa?—Teresa crowd. "An Amy Lowell poem, VIRGINIA SCHOOL SUPPLY CO., Obadiah?—Obadiah dore you. The feet are all mixed up," 2000 W. Marg'-iall St., Richmond, Va. Boo?—Yeah, that's right. ' She answered.—Yale Record.
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Roberta Hodgkin—Secretary. Flementine Pierce- -Treasurer. Y. W. C. A. .Marian Camper—President. FARMVILLE. VA. Lois Williams—Undergraduate Representative. ATTRACTIVE HOSE Gladys Grey—Vice-President. Our Specialty. Beautiful Gray Silk Hose Mary Nichols—Secretary. $2.50 value, only $1.39. Mary Bolen—Treasurer. Also silk and wool sport hose at a very Teacher: Define "trickle." low price. Boy: To run slov ly. Come and look our line over. Teacher: Define "anecdote." AT THE MOVIES T0-NI3HT Boy: A short funny tale. Von will sec the Best Pictures shown PEOPLE'S NATIONAL BANK Teacher: Use both In a sentence. OPERA HOUSE, Boy: The dog trickled down the street Farmville, Va. R • VI U.K. VA. with a an tied to his anecdote.—Widow. ! •uinee l:W P \ \' «r. v r> !• M \'n [Interest on Deposits. Waitress: Will you have pie? Cust mier: Is it compulson V Safe Depost Poxes for Rent. MONTAGUE REALTY CO., Waitress: HuhV Customer: 1 say. is it compulsory? Real Estate and Insurance Waitress: Why—ah—we're just out MRS. A. P. MONTAGUE, Business Mgr. of compulsory, but we've got some good GARLAND & McINTOSH raspberry.— Di evenl. 503 Krise Bldg. Lynchburg, Va, Druggists I'm very despondent a I tout my literary outlook. STATE NORMAL SCHOOL FOR WOMEN The REXALL Store Why >o. I sent my lest poem entitled "Why Farmville, Virginia Agents fur Eastman Kodaks 1).. 1 Live." to the e 'litor of The Times, • i I. JABMAN, President and he wrote back "Because You Didn't Bring This in Person." We invite you to visit our new fountain For ( .. address THE REGISTRAR, Father: "Whafs the matter now? FARMVILLE. VA. Son: I just received a letter from that State Normal School for Women, Farmville, correspondence school. The Sophomores Va. write me that I must haze myself.—N. VICTROLAS and RECORDS Y. U. Medley. Super (rapping on desk) : Order! Oi derl Sleepy voice (in hack of room) : A couple of sinkers. Play the Java.—Hamilton Life.
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