Rotunda vol 8, no 29 may 17, 1928

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INTER-CLASS BASE BALL GAMES FRIDAY, SATURDAY

SUPPORT YOUR COLORS ON FIELD PAY THURSDAY

MOM)A Y

STATE

TEACHERS

COLLEGE.

FARMVILLE.

VIRGINIA

THE ROTUNDA. THURSDAY, MAY 17, 1928

Vol. VIII.

NO, 29

FARMVILLE WINS DEBATE WITH HARRISONBURG

MAY FESTIVAL IS A CHARMING SUCCESS

Hartford U ins Oratorical Contest

Comma of Spring Interpreted By Folk Lore

Tlic faci that friendly rivalry is a good thing for a college was demons! rated again al i he debate I Farmville and Radford Friday night in Radford, and al thai debate held in our auditorium Monday nighl with Harrisonburg. The quest ion for l>'<t h debate) "Resolved, thai we should continue our relations with Nicaragua." In Radford, due to misunderstanding <>t* the question, all debaters Bpoke "ii the same side of tlie question. The best speakers were chosen. The decision was in favor of Radford, although Farmville was well represented by the two debaters,Phyllis Pedigo and Elizabeth Woodson. The two debaters who were to be the opponents of Harrisonburg were Elizabeth Eichleberger and Gladys «(liver, but due to the same misunderStanding the debate was postponed

Amid the revelry of many nations the May Queen of England and her court were proclaimed rulers of the May at the S, T. C. May Day Festival. Saturday. May 12. at 6:80 o'clock. The campus was transformed into a village "green" for the purpose of presenting the folk lore of various nations assembled upon the green and celebrated their May Day in accordance with their own customs. Through the realistic interpretations of these scenes, the audience soon entered into the merry holiday mood. The variety of costumes and the unique arrangement of colors made a pleasing appearance in all of the scenes. The Spirit of Spring gave the prologue to each scene. The reading of the prologue gave effect of soft Spring winds blowing over the land. It was this that brought the Spring to other lands. Springtime in Ancient Greece was portrayed by the release of Persephone by Mercury, the fleet messenger of Zeus, from the bondage of the underwold. Persephone, the Goddess of Spring, danced with a joy and abandon which indicated her love of freedom. The Feast of Flora was commemorated by Roman Maidens, led by the Priestess and her attendants. Garlands of leaves and flowers were solemnly and reverently placed upon the altar by the maidens.

until .Monday night, the Harrisonburg girls graciously consenting to stay over. The question Monday night, then. was ably upheld by Phyllis Pedigo. Elizabeth Woodson, affirmative, and Lucy Taylor. Dorothy Cock, negative. The arguments presented were concrete and given in an effective manner, thus holding the attention of the audience. The leading argument of the affirmative was to show that our relations with the small central Ami' an state have been jual and do not merit discontinuance. The burden of that on the negative was the proof that we had been practicing a destructive, rather than constructive policy. The judges rendererd the decision two to one in favor of the affirmative.

MAY QUEEN AND ATTENDANTS INTERCLASS A. A. INSTALLATION PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES HELD SERVICES HELD ELECTION AT S. T. C, Seniors and Sophomores Initial Contest

Win

Hatchett is New President On Wednesday night

the

Inter-

class Debates which were held Thursday night

in

the little auditorium,

were won by the Senior and Sophomore (lasses, represented by Jackie Woodson and Elizabeth Hutt; Nellie

Services of the Athletic Association were held in the auditorium. The old and new councils

entered

together

while the varsity song was being played. The old president thanked the student body for their

for Hoover or Smith Tuesday, Mau 22

immediately

after supper the regular installation The preliminaries of

Vote

cooperation

Talley and Frances Wilson.

during the past year. The new presiThe subject debated was "Resolved dent thanked the student body for the That Varsity Basketball Should be opportunity of working with them

Every student registered in S. T. ('.. every member of the faculty, and of the home and administrative departments is eligible to vote Tuesday, May -- for his or her choice between the two outstanding candidates for the presidency of the United States— Hoover and Smith. On Thursday or Friday morning in chapel, Dr. Shnkins will discuss briefly the political situation, and on Saturday morning, two members of the Public Speaking Class will outline the possibilities Of each of the candidates. If the vote is to be representative of S. T. C.| some of us had better start leading now.

Abolished." The finals in this contest next year, promising her best. The will be held between the Senior and other officers were installed by the Sophomore classes at a later date. new president. The two councils left the auditorium to the tune of "Yes, We're Rooting for Ole Farmville." MOTHER'S DAY SERYICE The A. A. promises a most successful HOW TO ANSWER THE GIVEN BY Y. W. C. A. year with such a president as Mary INDUSTRIAL ARTS BUGLE (ALL TO HUE EXHIBIT WILL BE HELD Frances Hatchett. Here's wishing you RIDGE THIS SUMMER Sunday night at ten o'clock in the the best of luck! The public is invited to an exhibit We have heard the call of the Bugle Student Building auditorium a beaugiven by the Industrial Arts Departin the messages of furnier IJlue Ridge tiful and impressive Mother's Day ment in room 37, lower floor of west service was held. goers at prayers, have seen the p wing. Those interested can see work During the service Fannie Willis crs telling about Bine Ridge in picLast Week Mr. Bell visited his suited to any grade beginning Wedtures and drawings and if you will read Mother's Day poetry and Kath- daughter at Randolph-Macon Wonesday and continuing through this man's College and his son at Ferrum go on the Blue Ridge camp Are picnics ryn Jones sang "Mother Machree." week. Training School. you will see a bit of Blue Ridge acted Miss Wheeler was away for several /'/ GAMMA MU GO ON -nit. days last week, in Alexandria. While PI GAMMA ML PICNIC TO APPOMATTOX HOLD BANQUET Now we have to come to the mathere she made several talks for the terial side, the actual cost of the ten Woman's Club. On Monday. May 14, the members days. The total cost including railroad The Virginia (iamma Chapter of We are very sorry to know that ticket, registration fee and board is of the Virginia (iamma Chapter of Miss Drach and Dr. Price have left Pi (iamma Mu held its annual Foundaventy dollars. Of course the rail- Pi (iamma Mu with several invited US. They are both much misx'd. ers Day Banquet in the Tea Room road expenses will be less if the dis- guests went to Appomattox to see the Miss Stubbs and Miss Bugg spent at 7:80 Saturday, May 12. The theme tance isn't as far as from Farmville the week-end at Queens College, in battlefields. of the banquet, Virginia, was attracto Blue Ridge. Seventy dollars is the Charlotte. North Carolina. The guides, Juliet Mann and Lois tively carried out in the decorations. cost of the trip from Farmville to Fraser. gave very interesting talks ANNOUNCE ENG A GEMEXT Blue Ridge. Dr. Wilson Oee, of the Univei Whin you have answered the call on the various points of interest of Virginia gave the main talk. to come to Blue Ridge the counting there. The party stopped just outside Mr. and Mrs. I.eon K. Bell announce The alumns lining for the of the cot i such a little that of Appomattox to cook supper. In the engagement and approaching banqui i • Mine White, <lornelia those ten days spent at Blue Ridge .spite of the dryness of the drive the marriage Of their daughter, Elizamean to you, to your school, and to whole trip proved quite an enjoyable beth, to Mr. Floyd F. Swertfeger, of Dickinson, Virginia Potts and Agnes your life work. one. Wat kms. University, Virginia.

FACULTY BITS

Even the cold land of Denmark recognized Springtime, although the people thought mostly of winter in their celebration. A bonfire was built to frighten away the witches who brought rough weather. The village folk danced about the fire, singing old Danish folk-songs. The peat dance of the workers was the source of much laughter on the part of the peasants, as the workers were anxious to see each other fall over the blocks of peat. The Red Flower of Russia strengthened the Spectators' belief in the arrival of Spring. This rare, perfect flower bloomed for only one hour in the Springtime. When it bloomed moths, butterflies, woodfolk and water nymphs were attracted by the perfume, but when a maid appeared, these tiny folk quickly vanished. After- searching many days, the maid found one furling petal of the flower. As she made her wish, her lover appealed at the edge of the wood to dance w'th her among the other merry villagers. Maid Marian, of the English May, was attended by lovely and graceful shepherdesses, who sang as their Queen WM born to the throne by Robin Hood and his Merry Men. The Knights of the Hobby Horse and Friar Tuck, as well as Jack-inthe Oreen, made unusual characters (Continued on last page.)

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