OCR::/Vol_033/WLURG39_RTP_19290216/WLURG39_RTP_19290216_001.2.txt ~All_~matters of business, circulation, or subscription must be addressed to the Business-Manager, Drawer. 7899, Lex- ington, ‘ Va. should such‘ matters be addressed editor. ‘ I ~ Under no circumstances to, the - BY,THE STUDENTS,- For: THE UNIVERSITY» ._...,.,.,..,L. . -- .;eo.1:o;;:i<. issue (.1 \.. VOLUME XXXII WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY, SATURDAY, FEB. 16, 1929 Junior Leaders Chose Partners For Prom Figure Stanley Hampton And Miss Julia Wilson To Lead ~ Annual Ball BILL HAWKINS AND MISS GRASTY ASSIST Committees For Affair An- nounced——Banquet Place Still Undecided Stanley Hampton, with Miss Julia Wilson of Sweet Briar will lead the Jiinior Prom to be held Thursday, February 21. He will be assisted by Bill Hawkins, with Miss Mary Grasty of Staunton. Prior to the prom the Juniors will hold a banquet in honor of their dates. It is not yet known where the Banquet will be held. Hampton has announced the fol- lowing committes: Finance Albert Steves III, Chairman; J. M. Vaught; P. A. Horner; J. C. Banks; J. W. Davis, K. L. Keil, R. W. Davis, W. H. Marsh; H. E. Trail; M. G. Perrow; R. B. McCracken; ‘G. A. Turner; H. C. Lawder; F. B. King; A. S. Wag- ner; L. Y. Foot; Horace Gooch, Jr. . . Decoration _ E. S. Graves, Chairman; W. S. Tarrant; H. G. Morrison; B. G. Lambert; G. B. Craddock; F. C. Pomeroy; J. H. Dorman; Walter Wurzburger, Jr.; W. H. Fields. Invitation H. L. Williams, Chairman; W. P. Battle; E. W. Hale; C. W. Cocke; J. A. Williamson; E. L. Gresham; G. E. Grashorn; G. B. Wiltshire. Arrangements F. 0. Evans, Chairman; D. H. Moreton; J. A. McVay; E. T. Jones; H. B. Heaps; J. C. Broad- us; R. W. Eicholtz; W. T. Alsop. Floor E. M. Wood,’ Chairman; R. D. Hamilton; H. F. Snodgrass; J. A. Painter; C. W. Gordon; M. K. MacJutyve; A. O. Robertson; D. E. Eberhart; J. B. Crosland; _. Reception R. K. Sutherland; Chairman; Howerton Gowen; S. E. Webb; H.‘,R. McElwrath; L.| R. Robison; R. ‘B. Fangboner; J. D. Jenkins; J. N. Elias; H. C. Martin. . Refreshments T. C. Atwood, Chairman; David Ballon; J. H. Nelson; A. C. .Jones; E. P. Bledsoe; V. J. Barnett; R. B. Justice; C. F. Pilly; H. E. Slanker. .___.__o_.___ 64 Pages For Next Collegian Fancy Dress Girl And Spirit Of Holidays To Be ‘Main- tained In Issue The Fancy Dress issue of the “Southern Collegian” will appear on Thursday, Feb. 21. It will contain sixty-four pages devoted to short stories, articles, poetry, and humor. Stories by George Ashworth and Tom Sugrue, articles by I. H. Elias and several students using nom de plumes, poetry by Bill Munford and W. C. Mulligan are among the features of this issue. Most of the articles and much of the humor is local in subject. The issue is dedicated to the Fancy Dress Girl, and a spirit of holiday is maintained throughout. Exclusive reprint rights for all material have been granted to “College Humor,” which offers a money prize for the best short- story of the year. With the San- tini Medal for the best essay there has awakened a keen com- petition among students and a great quantity of good material is being received. The last two issues of the ma- gazine will appear at Easter and in May. The magazine this year has firmly established itsel as a campus publication and next year looks forward to widening its scope of subject matter and in- creasing the number of issues. A more personal and local tone will be the magazine’s policy, with the idea of making it a true organ for the expression of campus thought. Omicron Delta Kappa Taps 19 Students In Assembly; Two Alumni and One Faculty Member Also Honored Virginius Jones Barnett “C David Cleon Eberhart, Jr.” Thomas Graham Gibson ‘K Henry Poellnitz Jdhnston * George Huguley Lanier, Jr. ’ Jim Price Lowry 1 Hugh Graham Morison 1' Harry Chipman Rand, Jr. Hugh Bell Sproul Omicron Delta Kappa (The Circle) PLEDGES William Howard Hawkins C. Cummings Hutchinson, Jr. Ernest Merton Wood, Jr / Frederick Wil Dr. Lucius Jarius De Albert Peyton Bush, Jr. Thomas Batop Fitzhugh »~ Stanley Forrest Hampton. Albert ' Cornor Jones, Jr. Graham Norris Lowdon Allen Benners Morgan Robert Davis Powers, Jr.: Meyer Seligman,’ Plan Automoatic Executive Commit :- ceives Proposal F communicating An __ _ phone system co telephones on the " Lee campus has b . the executive co University’. The mitted by Dr. R. fessor of electri R. E. Kepler, - B. S. in electrical : .- last June, designe , system as a thes ‘ drew up plans an __ _ N the latest type of ' change. All estima ' for a maximum 0 phones. tion cost, including al and other equipment _ necting cables laid un - is approximately $5,00 maintenance cost would the lines into Lexington an repairs. Type Used In Cities The system outlined is the ful automatic type as used in such cities as Baltimore and Norfolk. The standard dial system of call will be used. Equipment would not be as extensive as in larger cities because of the small num- ber of telephones. Allowance was made in the estimate for three or four trunk lines into the Lexing- ton exchange. With more than (Continued on Page 4) Techmen Lose Se Chance Ends 45-17 for , and White;':’ J Point Man Williams own way after ‘ few minutes and increased the lead to 28 to 6 at half time. Cox and Williams carried the years ago, Mr. Bu_ from the General ' graduates in elec'_i.c became interest from the iiur and 3, fro charity lineiyhiqr 11 points.’ ‘- tain Lowry a little off his and only rggg;-_'_ C I _ e in box rent. BOX RENTS INCREASE WHEN RECEIPTS JUMP There has been some com- ment among students lately about the cause for the recent announcement of a raise in post office box rents. The rent on small boxes has been raised from 60c to 75c, med- ium boxes from 75c to $1.00, and large boxes from $1.00 to $1.50. According to Postmas- ter McClung Patton, national regulations require the box rents of a Post Office to vary in accordance with its total receipts. The total receipts of the Lexington Post Office have increased recently, hence Z§~\ I ore the As 2 Colleges on in Virginia, on S at their meeting _ ’, ucker’s speech was bas '’ ucation, and especially situation, made O’Shea, Professor __ g the University "'sin’ :1 ~ his associates, ‘ in a report confined to the sta to properly carry out it will be necessary to make care- . ful calculations on the intensities of the lamps and their positions. “The Circle” Originated in 1914; Three W. 6’ L. Into the maze of Washington and Lee Greek letter organiza- tions came a new member in De- cember 3, 1914, Omicron Delta Kappa, an -entirely new organiza- tion. founded here which has since spread to twenty-four American college campuses. Unlike other honorary fraterni- ties ODK does not demand of its members excellence one particular branch of college activity. It de- mands leadership in general. First consideration for ODK elegibility, according to the fraternity hand- book, is character. Then the new man must have attained special distinction in either scholarship, athletics, social leadership includ- ing service to the institution, pub- lications, or other non-athletic activities. He must also» be a junior or senior. ‘ Honors Campus Leaders The fraternities’ purpose is: “to honor men in every phase of campus life and bring together students and faculty on an equal footing and for purposes of mut- ual understanding and promotion of the institution’s best interests Politics are eliminated in the se- lection of new members.” ODK was founded here in 1914 by J. Carl Fisher, ’15, R. N. Lat- ture, ’15, W. Mm. Brown, ’14. Dr. Henry Louis Smith, Dr. D. B. Students Founders Easter, and Prof. D. C.‘ Hum- phreys became faculty members of the group of founders. That year nine students were “tapped” for membership in the new hon- orary fraternity. Easter First President Dr. Easter became the first na- tional president of the fraternity in 1916 after it had installed chap- ters at Johns Hopkins, the Uni- versity of Pittsburg, and David- son college. The war checked the spread of the new "organization, took most of its members overseas, and de- layed the holding of the first ODK national convention until January 1920 when it met in Baltimore. Six Conventions Subsequent conventions have been held here, Pittsburg, Rich- mond, Danville, Ky., Williams- burg Va., and Charlottesville, Va. The fraternity is governed by a general council composed of a president, vice-president, and ex- ecutive secretary, and three mem- bers at large. The present na- tional headquarters are in this university. There are approximately 2000 members of ODK today including some of the most outstanding graduates from southern and east- ern colleges of recent years. Iiice, u. Donaldson, rf Looney, lf I., Blacksburg,. ‘nt of the In- " Association at _-: session of its . ‘ere tonight. Other officers are: Miss Paula Vogelsang, of Randolph-Macon Woman’s College, Lynchburg,first vice-president; J. W. Davis, of Washington and Lee, Lexington second vice-president, and Miss Vivian Hornsbarger, of East Rad- ford Teachers College, secretary and treasurer. The 73 delegates who assembled here agreed to change the annual conference date to the fall. Cups for the best publication were awarded as follows: Class “A” annuals-—First prize, Randolph-Woman’s College, “The Heliauthius;” honorable mention, V. P. I. year book. Class “B” ann'uals—“Blue Stock- ings,” Mary Baldwin Seminary, Staunton, first prize; honorable mention, “Brier Patch,” Sweet Briar College. Magazines—-“Cargoes,” Hollins College, first prize; honorable mention, “The Messenger,” Uni- versity of Richmond. Newspapers——Virginia Tech, V. P. I., firs prize; honorable men- tion, Flat Hat, William and Mary, and The Collegian, University of ichmond. ~ the final two-day the state is on very substantial evelopment, and should its educational in order meet the new economic and so- cial problem that would be creat- ed. Dr. Brown Retires Dr. W. M. Brown, head of the psychology department here, who has been president of the associa- tion, anounced his retirement in a speech delivered before the meeting. He was succeeded by Dr. C. H. Smith, president of Roanoke college. Dr. Tucker went to Richmond from Raleigh, N. C., where he went at the request of the Amer- ican Association for Labor Legis- lation, and other interested groups, for a conference with reference to a Workman’s Compensation bill which is pending i:_ the North Carolina ‘legislature. V alumni; and Dr. L. J. Desha, of Nnieteenv campus leaders, two national leadership fraternity, in o’clock in Washington College. be toastmaster. S Local Chapter Officers Conduct Ceremony Beforgtudent Gathering Pledges Chosen for Leadership Qualities on Campus; Twelve Men Still Active. C alumni, and one faculty member were this morning tapped by members of the Omicron Delta Kappa, a special University assembly. Formal initiation of new members will be held tonight at 6 Following the initiation a banquet will be held at the Dutch Inn where new members will be honored. Dean H. D. Campbell will Those tapped were: V. J. Bar-C nett, A. P. Bush, Jr., D. C. Eber- hart, Jr., T. B. Fitzhugh, T. G. Gibson S. F. Hampton, W. H. Hawkins, C. C. Mutchinson, Jr., H. P. Johnston, A. C. Jones, Jr., G. H. Lanier Jr., G. N. Lowdon, J. P. Lowry, A. B. Morgan, ‘H. G. Morrison, R. D. Powers, Jr.,‘H. C. Rand, Jr., Meyer Seligman, E. M. Wood, Jr., campus leaders; H. B. Sproul, ’92, of Staunton, F. W. McWane, ’14, of Lynchburg, e faculty. _. » Ofiicers Conduct Tapping e tapping was conducted by Dorsey, president of the 'ngton and Lee chapter, Lou- owell, secretary and treas- d J. G. Wilbourn, vice- . -. t. With short sticks decor- ‘ " ‘v a blue ribbon these of- _‘_ = ped each student mem- .' ~ s name was called out li rostrum. __ ry Louis Smith, one of ' 1 rs of the fraternity, op- _ the purpose of ODK, and the qualifications fidnership. ;t_fipping ceremony followed. me From All Spheres bers of Omicron Delta Kap- re chosen from leaders in all 's' eres of campus life. Social ' ivity, athletic achievement, out- tanding scholarship, and other activities are considered in the awards. Although a point system is used in grading prospective candidates it is not rigidly ad- hered to. Only juniors and sen- iors are eligible for membership. Activtities of the pledges are: V. J. Barnett, Phi Kappa Sig- ma social fraternity, athletic coun- cil football team. A. P. Bush, Jr., Phi Kappa Psi social fraternity, president Cotil- lion club. D. C. Eberhart, Jr., Kappa Al- pha social fraternity, athletic coun- cil, football team. _ T. B. Fitzhugh, Kappa Sigma social fraternity, executive com- mittee, property manager of Trou- badours, manager baseball 1930. T. G. Gibson, Phi Gamma Del- ta social fraternity, president, of Fancy Dress, manager of Trou- badours. S. F. Hampton, Phi Delta Theta social fraternity, president of the junior class. W. H. Hawkins, Phi Gamma Delta social fraternity, captain- elect of football. - C. C. Hutchinson, Jr., Beta Theta Pi social fraternity, editor of 1929 Calyx. ODK Now Composed of 24 Chapters In Southern and Eastern Schools Since its founding here in 1914 Omicron Delta Kappa has install- ed chapters in 23 other Southern and Eastern colleges. Two chapters were granted charters in 1916-John Hopkins university and the University of Pittsburg. In 1917 only Davidson College of North Carolina received a charter. Three chapters, the University of Richmond, Centre College of Kentucky, and William and Mary were granted chapters in 1921. The University of Akron was given a chapter in 1922. Three Added in 1924 Charters were granted to the University of Alabama, Birming- ham-Southern College, and Hamp- ton-Sidney College in 1924. Four new chapters appeared in 1925—Emory University, the Uni- versity of Virginia, the University of Kentucky, Lehigh University. Two more chapters, Millsaps Col- lege of Mississippi and Duke Uni- versity were founded in 1926. Five Chapters In 1927 Five new chapters were founded in 1927. They were at the Uni- versity of Maryland, Ohio Wesley- an university, Dickinson college, Southwestern university of Texas, and the University of South Caro- lina. Allegheny College and Ala- bama Polytechnic Institute were granted charters in 1928. H. P. Johnston, Alpha Tau Omega social fraternity, editor of the Ring-tum Phi. A. C. Jones, Jr., Phi Kappa Psi social fraternity, football team. G. H. Lanier, Jr., Phi Delta Theta social fraternity, president of Finals. G. N. Lowdon, Beta Theta Pi social fraternity, baseball ‘team president of the junior class 1928, publications. J. P. Lowry, Sigma Nu social fraternity, captain of baseball, president of the senior science class. Allen B. Morgan, Phi Kappa Sigma social fraternity, business manager of the Ring-tum’ Phi, leader of the Inter-fraternity ball, manager of basketball. H. G.-. Morrison, cheerleader, Phi Gamma Delta social fraternity, business manager Southern Col- legian. ‘ R. D. Powers, Jr., Pi Kappa Phi social fraternity, presidetn of Phi Delta Epsilon, business mana- ger of Calyx. » " ' H. C. Rand, Jr., Kappa Alpha social fraternity, vice-president of student-body, leader Inter-frater- nity dance 1928, former captain of boxing. _ S Meyer Seligman, Zeta Beta Tau social fraternity, football team, captain of wrestling. Ernest M. Wood, Jr., Kappa Sig- ma social fraternity, executive committee, basketball team. Mr. Sproul, one of the alumni to be honored is a prominent coal operator, and lawyer of Staunton. He is not \a graduate of Washing- ton and Lee, but left the Insti- tution in 1892. He has two sons who have been students here, one Mason Sproul, is still in school. Mr. McWane, is prominent in Lynchburg financial circles. He graduated in 1914, was manager of football, a member of the ex- ecutive committee, and president of the student body. Dr. Desha is professor of chem- istry and has served on the Uni- versity faculty since 1920. Active members of the local chapter at present are: J. M. Holt, W. W. Palmer, W. J . Dorsey, J. C. Wilbourn, J. B. Towill, H. T.. Groop E. A. Fitzpatrick, E. H.. White, P. A. Harrison, McRee~ Davis, W. A. Ward, and L. F., Powell. ___.__o______ Alumni Magazine Now Bi-Monthly Latest Copy Contains Illus- trations Of Campus, And Prominent Figures Changed from a quarterly to a monthly publication the Alumni Magazine made its _first 1929 ap- pearence with the February issue yesterday. A recent airplane view of the campus bringing every building, the memorial bridge, and the ath- letic field into sharp prominence appears on the cover. Other illustrations in the maga- zine are the gymnasium, the Litchford grating in the Chapel, pictures of W. McChesney Martin, J. Morrison’ Hutcheson, Dr. W. M. Brown, Dr.,J. L. Howe, John Randolph Tucker, Dr. R. H. Tuck- er, Prof. Carl Gill, Dean Moreland, E. P. Davis, W. H. Hawkins, “Pat” Herron, “Gene” White, Low- ry, Wood, Group and Dr. Deshea, Dean Campbell, and three alumni, Harry Moran, E. H. Seal, Robert Spahr, John H. Sorrells. OCR::/Vol_033/WLURG39_RTP_19290216/WLURG39_RTP_19290216_002.2.txt PAGE TWO THE RING-TUM PHI Eh» '43ittg—tum lfihi (ESTABLISHED 1897) jg WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY — SEMI-WEEKLY Members of Southern Collegiate Newspaper,Association Subscription $3.10 per year, in advance OFFICE AT DEPARTMENT OF JOURNALISM Telephones: Editor-in-Chief, 489 and 316 Business_ Manager 430; Managing Editor, 412: University News Editor, 679: Sports Editor, 112; Editorial Rooms 2043 and 2143. Entered at the Lexington, Va... Postoffice as second class mail matter. Editor-in-Chief Business Manager HENRY P. JOHNSTON, 29 A ALLEN B. MORGAN, 29 C REPORTORIAL _ - Harrison. Jr., L E4301‘ . Davis, 30A. McCarthy, 81A.. Perrow, 30A....._.. Sugrue, MA Maclienzie. BIC" ...................................... -5D01't5 “A Elias, 30A Cory E- igawazas EDITORIAL ASSOCIATES 29A; G. F. Ashworth, 30A; C. H. Wilson. 29A. EDITORIAL ASSISTANTS . Hutchinson, 29A: 1. B. Magee, 81A: J. G. Berry, 89A; . G. Tarrant, 80A; W. 0. Thomas, 81A: A..I. Leibowits.8l.A. REPORTERS A. 1!. Harvey, MA; A. )1. Helfat, 81A; A. D. Noyes, 81A: .4 "‘F1alFF‘3".°".'° 9 P3 Jones, 0 O 3 All matters of business should be addressed to the Busi- ness Manager. All other matters should come to the Editor- In-Chief. We are always glad to publish any communications that my be handed to us. No unsigned correspondence will be published; however, we shall gladly withhold your signature from print upon request. If the choice were left to me whether to have a free press or a free government, I would choose a free press.—- Thomas Jefferson. UNMARKED RELICS Along the highways throughout the Unit- ed States may be seen markers which in- form the tourist of some nearby spot that has played an important part in history. These tablets are set up at an enormous expense by the historical societes of the nation. Why? Because they are useful both as a source of information to readers and a means of reviewing the historical spots which they mark. In the Lee Chapel on our campus may be found numerous relics of the Civil war. Some are ‘marked, some are not. A line or two of explanation attached to a picture, a pistol, a letter makes it much more inter- esting to the visitors, some of whom come from foreign countries to visit this mem- orial. It is tantalizing, vexing to have a relic presented to you in such a way that you know it has a history, but still not beable to ascertain what its particular his- tory is. The following conversation occurred in the Chapel last Sunday afternoon: “Daddy, what is that?” “I don’t know, Mary, it doesn’t say.” The little girl was deprived of information which might have, at some time or other in her life, helped her to remember some phase of Civil war history. She seemed awed as she starred at the recumbent statue of Lee. But down in the Chapel museum are num- erous relics about which she is still prob- ably wondering. A glass case in the Chapel contains a photograph of General Lee with his last signature beneath. It lies in plain view, but its value, its significance is concealed beneath it. There, neatly folded under the photograph, is the identification of the sig- nature and the conditions under which it was made. That alone gives the picture its value, for there are numerous other photographs of General Lee. A typewritten line would explain the relic, a clear identification of which may be im- possible for the next generation to obtain. It would require little time and little trouble, but it would mean a great deal to visitors. The whole world guesses the name of the Unknown Soldier. People all over the world puzzle over the identification of some of the relics in Lee’s shrine. L .._____o____ N. S. F. A. AT WORK The National, Student Federation of America has had the privilege during the month of January of showing some of the outstanding features of American life to a group of visiting students from another’ continent. On January 5, thirty-seven stu- dents from South Africa arrived in New York to spend a month of their long sum- mer vacation in the United States. The Foreign Relations and Travel Office of the N. S. F. A. had complete manage- ment of their trip and undertook to make all arrangements for railroads, hotel ac- commodations, meals, and entertainment. Their itinerary included eight days in New York City, visits to Washington, D. C., Chicago, Detroit, Buffalo, Toronto, Montreal, and Boston, and short excursions to Anna- polis, Baltimore, Ann Arbor, Niagara Falls, Vassar College, West Point, and Yale Uni- versity. In each city visited a local commit- tee met the party provided them with étmercan student guides, and entertained them at universities, museums, factories. One of the most unusual features of the tour was the hospitality given the visiting students. They were entertained at lunch- eon, by clubs, corporations, and universi- ties. They were given dinner parties by the Institute of International Education and the Anson Phelps Stokes Foundation; they were entertained privately in the homes of American students and were given num- erous receptions. Of English, French and Dutch descent, these students fitted easily into American life. There special interests in America were first of all in the colleges and univer- sities they visited. Their second interest was in meeting people and discussing American life with the many families they visited. Their third interest was in the “big business” of the United States. Our South African guests, numbering twenty-five women and twelve men, were most enthusiastic over the United States. They sailed February 5 to England where they will spend ten days before returning to South Africa. This group is the largest one that has so far come over to the United States under the auspices of the N. S. F. A. and through the co-operation of the Con- federation Internationale. des Etudiants, of which both the National Union of. South African Studenst and the National Stu- dent Federation of America are members. This is one more method of promoting inter- national understanding among the youth of the world. * -:—:-—: TOWARD PRESS FREEDOM Recently the “University of Washington Daily,” student paper at that university, carried a double deck banner head across the entire page announcing the desired re- signation of Enoch Bagshaw as head foot- ball coach. Bagshaw had been football mentor at the Seattle institution for several years, but he had lost his popularity and his teams were less successful than should have been the case. Students voiced their disapproval of him, the paper backed the student body, and today the University of Washington is seeking a new coach. - For years student publications have been harnessed too close to faculty super-I vision. Each year various colleges are giv- ing more free feign to the editors. If edi- tors are not going to be allowed to air stu- dent views freely there is little use of hav- ing a student publication. We feel that all editors of college publications should be allowed to express themselves freely, but always remembering to holdup the high standards of journalism—be decent, be fair, and criticise happenings in a dignified man- ner, always. ’ :____o__:_ WARMER GIRLS FOR COLDER CITIES Girls at higher temperatures marry soon- er, if figures dug out with comendable in- dustry by the University of Wisconsin may be taken sa indicative. Ingsouthern cities, where girls no doubt are kept a little warm- er, there are more married women, where- as the cities of the bleak and frigid north have many misses. At mean temperatures of 59 to 69 degrees Fehrenheit girls re- main only 27 per cent unmarried, while at temperatures of 45 and 48 degrees they remain 33 per cent unmarried. Though the temperautres mentioned in the Wisconsin report apply, of course, to the cities’ climate, they would appear to be in direct ratio to the emotional climate of the respective girls. That the men are not in the northern cities may be another cause of the unmar- ried status of the north. The customs of the region also affect the issue. The northern girl with more of a tradition of indepen- dence goes out to work, when she doesn’t care to marry, and lets the men go chase‘ themselves. Other factors enter. But behind it all is higher temperature. The Warm girl—-if not too warm—from the land of orange blossoms will more likely marry than the steam heated girl of the frigid north.——-Chicago Tribune. ____o______ CHANGING TIMES CHANGING FADS Fads come and go in Auburn about as fast as they do anywhere. Just a few years ago no strip-down car was complete with- out several remarks, whose purpose was to catch the eye of the public and in some cases to satisfy a. personal whim. distri- buted over the body. But today if one sees very much on a car, he wonders if the owner has been sleeping very long or is just a bit slow in his thinking. Even now the go-to-h-— hat craze is rap- idly waning, and in a few weeks will prob- ably be a tiny spot on the pages of has- been. Sometimes wepthink the students are even becoming more respectable in their dress. But we may be mistaken, for it is possible that our eye is trying to keep up with our mind, which is being worked over- time attempting to stay abreast the fads as they constantly flit from place to place. Over the *4‘ I Coffee Cup Funeral Services Held Wednesday For Mrs. McCrum GANGLAND in Chicago re- ceived its latest shock Thursday when seven members of the Moran gang were lined against a brick wall by another gang and mowed down with machine guns. It was the most daring murder in Chi- cago’s long line of crimes. Po- lice were still at a loss over the assilants Friday, but asserted the incident was a declaration of war between police and gangs. Q 1 I “THINGS LIKE this can hap- pen only in a city where there is an active alliance between crime and politics,” said Frank J. Loe- sch, an assistant to John A. Swan- son, new state’s attorney. A _bet- ter summary of the whole affair could not be made. Police might raid every gang stronghold the city, kill every gambler, but they could not crush crime if the politicians are willing to let it go unpunished. Chicago’s crime problem will be solved when an aroused public opinion elects of- fice holders of character. ' :1: 24- >1- AT LAST IT has happened. Lindbergh will get married. This expected event has long been a source of wonder to America’s feminine popluation. Miss Anne Morrow, daughter of the United States ambassador to Mexico, will become the bride of the Flying Colonel sometime in the Spring. The wedding will be as much watched as Lindbergh’s air ex- ploits, thousands of women and girls will follow its details as closely as if it were their own wedding. * * =1! THESE FRENCHMEN. A deul fought recently between two French newspaper men ended in a cafe over cups of hot rum. Two reporters had an argument, one claiming the other had given him_ a. false report on Field Marshal Foch’s condition.‘ A challenge was issued. Two shots were fired, both went wild. The duelists cool- ed their anger over hot rum. 2- 1- -r A MOTHER'S DREAM of her missing son was cause for a pc- culiar request made by Rep. Cel- lar of New York to the Navy the other day. Lieut. Henry John Schmidt was found missing from his quarters on board the battle- ship Arkansas a month ago. Re- cently his mother, a Brooklyn woman, dreamed of him and had the name “Picardo” impressed on her mind. She made a request of Rep. Cellar that airplanes be allowed to search the waters a- round an island named “Picardo,” in the Central American waters. Secretary Wilbur denied the re- quest. C II It FRONT PAGE SPACE went to a 77-year-old woman this week. Lily Langtry, “The Jersey Lily,” » died at her home in Monte Car- 10. She was for many years known as the “loviest woman of the day,” and was a friend of such personages as Oscar Wilde, Ruskin, Gladstone, Prince of Wales, later Edward VII, and two of Queen Victoria’s sons. She was declared the most beautiful and was painted by such artists in Mrs. Martha Ann McCrum, wid- ow of Mr. R. Barton McCrum, died last Monday at her home on South Main street. She had_been suffering from bad health for several years. Mrs. McCrum is survived by three children, Mrs. Margaret Bledsoe, wife of Colonel Edwin F. Bledsoe, surgeon in the U. S. Army, now of Waukegan,‘Illinois, Robert W. McCrum of Gainesville, Ga., and Miss Blanche Prichard McCrum of Lexington. She was buried Wednesday af- ternoon at the Presbyterian ceme- tery. The services were conducted by the Rev. William W. Morton. Mr. R. W. McCrum, accompanied by his wife, arrived in Lexington Tuesday for the funeral. __.._0?_ STUDENTS FATHER DIES Dr. Fleming McC. Williams, 57, a retired Physician from Ashland, Kentucky, died suddenly Tuesday morning on Jackson avenue, from a stroke of apoplexy due to high blood pressure. He and Mrs. Williams had come here in Sep- tember and taken an apartment in order to be with their son, Walter Fleming Williams, a fresh- man in the academic school. as Whistler, Bume-Jones, Poy- nter, Watts and Millais. 1- won :- IN A SECLUDED villa, where she had withdrawn to grow flow- ers, the old lady passed on. Her passing recalled many stories of her charm, her beauty and her wit. As a poor girl with one dress she came to London from the Isle of Jersey. She married a rich merchant, Langtry, and went on the stage under an asum- ed name. Overnight she became a sensation, and 40 years ago toured America. a an AMONG THE MOST interest- ing stories of “the Lily” is the account of her second marriage. It is said Hugo Gerald De Bathe, 25 years her junior, came to court her daughter. He ended by mar- rying the mother. Oscar Wilde wrote his “To Helen, Formerly of Troy, now of London” to Mrs. Langtry, and composed his “Lady Windemere’s Fan” to her. it JACISON’S The Barber Shop With a Conscience Opposite New Theatre NELSON STREET 1808 Nut! Said 1927 B R O W N ’ S Cleaning Works Phone 282 163-65 S. Main St. IRWIN & CO., Inc. Everything In DRY GOODS AND GROCER- IE8 Quility, Service and Price To1ley’s THE HOME OF SMART CLOTHES C. T 111 West Nelson St. SPRING SHOWING Men’s Fine Tailoring Mr. E. P. Ferrell Representative of STERLING TAILORING C0. Indianapolis, Ind. 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For years, southern members of the Conference have led the pack for basketball su- premacy, and to them, it is a dis- tinct novelty for a contender to come from the South Atlantic group. Tar Heels Flashed North Carolina flashed across the basketball horizon several years ago, but of late, the Tar ' Heels have failed to put out teams that have attracted much notice. The Atlanta Journal believes that “the pesky Generals will bear watching,” and that they are the real dark horses of the coming tourney. { The Birmingham News offers the opinion that “Washington and Lee . . . carries the chief threat of the eastern section.” Opinion throughout the rest of the South is similar and Washington and Lee is being watched closely by all the teams of the conference. The Richmond News-Leader on the other hand, emphatically stat- ed, that it was the opinion of a basketball expert, that Washing- ton and Lee would not reach the semi-finals at Atlanta. “They do not use the whistle enough "at Lexington,” was the complaint, and the article went on to say the looseness of the officiating would prove to be a. serious detriment to the Generals chances when they start to play at Atlanta. Officials May Wrong Generals It was pointed out that both a referee and an umpire work at the tourney, and the officiating is very strict. The aggressive style of the Generals would be a barrier to keeping a strong combination on the floor. The truth of this belief strikes close to home, when the student's attitude toward Newell C. Day, the official of the Virginia game is considered. The closeness with which he called infractions met with disapproval, but yet it was the same type of officiating that the Generals will encounter at At- lanta. That Washington and Lee will be a vital factor to contend with is common knowledge among the close followers of the merits of the Southern Conference teams. Whether or not, the Generals will ,.be handicapped by laxity of offi- ’( ,. ciating, remains to’ be seen. Team Has Good Reputation The News-Leader explains their stand by commenting that “the Generals have a reputation for playing clean basketball, and no one will accuse them of playing dirty ball.” The fact that the squad is com- posed in the main of last year’s freshman team, who have not yet cooled their ardor of an un- defeated season, may be a con- tributing factor. Whether or not Washington and Lee carries the Blue and "White to first place at Atlanta is I a matter of conjecture, but opin- ion of the Washington and Lee student body “the fighting Gen- erals” can’t be stopped. ————o Woodson Heads State Scorers With 191 Points According to figures compiled by the Richmond News-Leader, Woodson, the lanky Randolph- Macon center, occupies first place among the high scorers with a total of 191 points. Washington and Lee has three places among the first six locked up due to the fancy shooting of Captain Lowry, Cox and Williams throughout the season. Including Thursday's games, the leaders are as follows: G. 74 75 69 68 56 60 F. T. 43 191 26 176 16 154 16 152 29 141 19 139 Woodson, R.-M. Mann, Richmond Cox, W & L ‘Lowry, W & L Trader, Richmond Williams, W & L requested to surrender courts NOTICE The Ring-tum Phi has been asked to call students’ atten- tion to rules posted in the gymnasium for the use of the handball courts. Players are at the end of two games if there are others waiting. The large courts are to be used for doubles whenever practica- ble, and singles players are re- quested to confine their ac- tivities to ‘the small courts. Observance of these rules will prove to be of mutual advan- tage. Froshlswamp F ishburne In Cage Tilt Here Little Generals Take Second Game By 52-28 Count Scoring almost at will, Wash- ington and Lee Freshmen won their second game days Friday night, by trouncing Fishburne Military school, 52 to 28. The cadets were outclassed by the superior marksmanship of the Little Generals, who threw them in from all corners of the court. The first half ended 26 to 13 in favor of Washington and Lee, and during the third quarter Fish- burne made its strongest bid, drawing within 10 points of the Little Generals. Smith and Ful- ton, of the Washington and Lee yearlings, with eight field goals each, were in the van for scor- ing honors. Goldsmith was best for Fishburne. The summary: , W. & L. Frosh in as many H H l\DN:l\'>t\')OO‘aOOl\3O:P‘3 ‘Smith, f. Barasch,'f.— Taylor, f. Atzback‘, f. Fulton, c. Wilson, c. Cross, g. Burke, g. Nesbitt, g. McNeer, g. N) as r-macs»-oooooo-00(7) oooooooooouj o-A Totals C) Cfl D0 Garner, f. Goldsmith, f. McDaniels, f. Forbes, f. Mathewson, c. Gomo, g. Reynolds, g. Martin, g. u-p-i--c.:~oo.:=-on oop-coon-ao"3 tomoaoaoocoov-J Totals '13 2 28 Refree: Ebert (W. & L.) LittIe—C:ife—1aIs Lose One to Fast Cavalier F rosh Despite Second Half Rally Undefeated Virginians Win 47 to 29 The undefeated freshman bas- ketball team from the University of Virginia defeated the Little Generals quint here Saturday af- ternoon by the score of 47 to 29. The game was a rather listless affair with the Baby, Cavaliers taking the lead early in the sec-. ond period to have it never over- come. Both fives presented slow defensive combinations but the poor passing game as well as the offensive strength of the Little Generals was unable to penetrate even that defense while the scor- ing combination of Thomas and Mayo of the Baby Cavaliers stun- ned the Blue and White. The Virginia five led at half time by the {score of 27 to 12. The Little Generals came back in somewhat of a rally but were never able to seriously threaten, with the visitors continually scor- ing until they had reached a com- fortable margin in the final quar- ter. Thomas and Mayo, who were high point men for the Virginia quint were the individual stars while Smith who led the Blue and White scoring with Captain Burke were the high lights for the Little Generals. SPORTS CALENDAR Monday Freshman boxing—W & L vs. S. M. A., here. Freshman swimming—-W & vs. Fishburne, there: Tuesday Freshman basketbal1—-W & L vs. Princeton, here. Wednesday Varsity Basketbal1—W & L vs. Marshall, here. L Little Generals Beat Davidson By Lone Point 38-39 The Blue and White freshman basketball quint took a fast one- point decision game from the Wildcat freshman team of David- son Thursday afternoon by the score of 39 to 38 in Doremus gymnasium here. The game marked the second consecutive one-point loss for the visitors, having dropped a thriller the previous afternoon to the V. M. I. yearling team. The opening of the game saw the Little Generals five pull away to a lead of ten points before the visitors had yet found the basket, but tallies by Martin and Hutafi‘ soon brought the Davidson team up and at the close of the first half they held a 17 to 16 lead. The second half ended with both teams playing a strong de- fensive game until the Blue and White team broke through with two shots by Barasch only to be followed by two floor shots by the Davidson forwards. The final quarter found the Little General team leading up until the final minutes when the Davidson five dropped in three long shots to come within one .point of victory as» the whistle blew. Martin and Nutafl’ were the stars for the visiting quint while Smith and Barasch led the Blue and White team, with the latter scoring 18 points for high point honors. ..____o__.___ General Matmen - Beat N. C. State ' In Close Match The Washington and Lee mat- men won the first meet of their Southern invasion at the expense of North Carolina State Thurs- day night by the score of 16 to 11. Victory was not decided un- til Bolton, General unlimited en- try threw Dameron in the final match. After Clark (W & L) threw Crowson in 7 minutes 9 seconds, Bolton stepped into" the ring with the Generals on the short end of a 12 to 11 count and when he stepped out after registering a fall over Dameron in 1 minute 50 seconds the meet and its tri- umph for the Blue and White was a matter of history. Captain Rule flashed his old form to win a heavy time deci- sion over Perry. Palmer, 145 lb. local entry in the 165 lb. di- vision, again did admirably by preventing the State grappler from securing a fall. In the midst of an eight match schedule, the most ambitious ever attempted by a Duke mat squad, the Blue Devils, unofficial 1928 champions will see action tonight against Washington and Lee at Durham. Mathis is not underestimating his rivals as the Outstaters have assembled an almost hundred per cent veteran team. They awamp- ed N. C. State 24 to 8 to start the season and have been continu- ing their championship pace. Al- though they experienced difficulty winning over V. P. I. due to the minor injuries of Cole and Jen- nings, the Dukites have fully re- covered. Capt. Hank Cuip has been undefeated in two seasons. The Blue and White will pres- ent the same line-up that won over N. C. State last Thursday. To date Kaplan 125 lb. ‘General entry has been undefeated in Con- ference matches. M0.______ George W. Hauser, former head coach of the Colgate football squad, has been appointed head line coach of the Ohio State Uni- versity grid squad, it was made known at the offices of that col- lege recently. The announcement came as somewhat of a surprise to Colgate followers since Hauser had been reappointed line Coach of the Maroon squad. R. L. HESS & Bro. »Watchmakers and Jewelers Keys Made, Typewriters Re- paired Next Door to Lyric Theatre Team Bashful At Davidson Start, But Wins Final Score 55-26; Wildcats Trounced After Frist Ten Minutes Washington and Lee's crack basketball quintet ran wild here Thursday night to swamp David- son College, 58 to 26. Except for the first ten minutes of play, the Generals were never threatened. When the count stood 10-all ten minutes after play be- gan, Washington and Lee took time out to consider the situation, and from that point the Gener- als walked away with the lead. Baskets contributed by Lowry and Cox during the remainder of the period brought the Generals’ lead to 22-11 at the half. Lowry, General captain, ran riot in his shooting at the expense of the Davidson defense, whipping the net for ten floor goals and two penalty throws. Tonight's victory was the elev- enth one of the season for Wash- ington and Lee basketeers, who have scored 576 points for the twelve games played against their opponents’ 297. Box score: Davidson Calhoun Pritchett, f. Shepherd, f. Rusk, c. Goodson, g. Johnston, g. Wilson, g. om»--ooroassiii Totals 11 Washington and Lee Lowry, f. 10 Cox, f. Jacob, f. Lippman, f. Williams, c. Wood, g. Hanna, g. Groop, g. #5 b3 0) CD hi CD CD CD CD CD N? 9-‘ I-‘[0 CD -3 C5 D0 CD CD H% #9 Totals 26 .____:o__.__. All Entries For Tourney Must Be Filled by March I All entries for the sixth annual interscholastic court tournament, sponsored annually by Washington and Lee, must be in by March 1. The series will get under way the afternoon of March 7 and the final game will be played the following Saturday, March 9, according to Coach R. A. Smith, tournament director. Plans for the entertainment of visiting teams are under respective committee heads. Each team will be lodged at a fraternity house with every visitor a guest of the school. Awards and trophies will CO CH CH day night after the close of the final game. The Monogram club will entertain with an informal dance. 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The Georgia Bulldogs put Tennessee under by a big score‘ the night before the Volunteers messed up Tech’s record, so either Georgia has improved very much since they toured Virginia, or the pace is getting too hot for the Golden Tornado. The Coach Situation After many false alarms, it finally looks like Washington and Lee is going to have a football coach for next season. Out of a list of about thirty applicants, two have been selected and nego- tiations are now proceeding from that standpoint. It may seem to be hard on the student body and others interested not to pass any hints on the subject, but Messrs, Fletcher and Smith are follow- ing the right policy. A lot of ballyhoo couldn't bring Morrison from S. M. U. to the University of Virginia and it is safe to say that any press publicity wouldn't help the situation here. 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The men who composed the quartet that placed second in the probably enter individual events in the meet next week. Captain Backus and Simmons will increase their distance to a half mile. Dickey and Sheppard will enter the quar- ter-mile event. Sanifer is ex- pected to compete in the hurdles as well as the sprint. This will be the last indoor meet for the team this season. When the weather is permissible the squad will resume its work out doors in preparation for the out-door season. ?--—0 - Him: “Have a cigarette?” Her: “Sir! I’m the dean's daugh- ter.” Him again: ”Beg pardon, have a cigar.” ——The Davidsonian General Mitmen Have Tough Foe I On Card Tonight If past performance can be tak- en as any indication of oppon- ents’ strength, the Generals have drawn an unusually tough assign- ment in matching blows with the University of North Carolina box- ers at Chapel Hill tonight. The staters, Southern conference cham- pions of last year, have been go- ing at a fast clip again this sea- son and will meet the Blue and White, their sixth conference ri- val, with an unsmirtched record. Coach Price's men are encamped at State, still smarting from their 6-1 defeat at the hands of Duke last Thursday. Although five of the seven-man combination are sophomores, Coach Quinlan has groomed a team that has one of the best in the his- tory of the school. Captain Brown in the middle-weight class and Archie Allen, welter-weight, are the lone veterans. SERVICE OUR MOTTO If you want that job in a hurry—bring it to Acme Print Shop First Nat’l Bank Bldg. Phone 146 ROCKBRIDGE Steam Laundry The Wife Saving Station PHONE 185 W. J. 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PR1‘ V _ kg'.,~r:’- _‘f'T:.y_ti_-:n'7.7‘s'PI':‘v-t'*'\r\-~ .? .,...-_-_.'~_-. «,- gv re,»--..-;-.g-,.v_—¢_-, .—,=—— 4 —.,._ -_ -- ~«»— A F or Troubadour 3 Show are Held Forty Men Reported at Meet- ing Last Wednesday night, Twenty Selected Final tryouts for the Spring Troubadour show, “The Haunted House” by Owen Davis, were held in the Troubadour room last night, under the direction of A. B. Col- lison, president of the organi- zation. Forty men reported f0r»a ten- tative tryout Wednesday night, and of this group, about twenty were selected to report for the final test last night. The cast, which includes eleven characters of eight males and three females, will probably be announced by the first of the week. Rehearsals will begin Monday night. The play is a mystery farce in three acts, and is reported to be very amusing. The spring show is usually put on during Easter holidays, follow- ed immediately by the road trip. This year, however, a petition has been sent to the faculty request- ing that the trip be postponed until the week-end of April 15th. No answer has yet been made to the question, and until it is heard from, the date of the trip will be uncertain. According to the present indi- cations, this year’s trip will in- clude presentations ot East Rad- ford, Va., and Bluefield, Huntig- ton, and Charleston, W.Va. The shows will be sponsored by var- ious organizations in these places. This itinerary is not final‘ since, it may become necessary to make some changes at a later date. ____._.()_.._.__._ Students Return A From Sweet Briar Saturday morning, several stu- dents’ faces showing the effects of strain and, tension and _th_e lack of ‘sleep were; noticed’ by‘."many. The more Ioliserving person, how; ; ever would notice behind those? «expressions a deeper and more significant one. That expression seemed to say, “Boy, what a time!!! _, taiking yvith some of them‘ it jv'§§‘,Iea:fi'éld that the evening before, they_ had been somewhere. No definite state- ment could be learned from any of them. All seemed undecided as to whether they had had a good time. Another thing peculiar to these boys was that every time‘ they would go to drink a ‘fdope’_’ they would look around expecting, to see the long arm of some stern dean reach out and. dash their drink to the floor. They ,. looked‘ as if they were in fear of some- thing or someone. Finally after talking with one of_ . them for some time he suddenly let slip’ the word that told all,‘ “Sweet-' briar.” ______0__._____ Seattle, Wash.—His masculine beauty above the collar costs Joe College $26.75 perann/um for main- I tenance,‘ according to: data stores about the University of Washing- ton campus. .:__o_____. Easton, Pa. While lecturing here Dr. William P. Munro, professor of political science at Harvard, ex- pressed disfavor with the fraterni- 133?‘ System as limiting social con- tact. New York—Debating in the col- . ‘were bitter opponents Qhigh school days. Plan A.l!t.o_I1a;atic» Phone ;-System , Ilniversity (Continued from page one) one trunk line the town exchange could immediately be reached un- der normal circumstances. Each of the telephones on the campus would be given a number of two digits to be dialed and a special number for the town ex- change. Calling from one sec- tion of the campus to another would not necessitate the calling of the town office. Capacity Unlimited The capacity of the proposed system, as far as calls on the campus are concerned, is unlimited. The only reason for not getting the desired "number would be that the telephone would be busy. The service will be continuous and will require little adjustment. The design calls for’ the in- stallation of the exchange in the electrical engineering laboratory where it can be given supervision by members of that department. This plan will be acted upon by the executive committee of the faculty in the near future. —-—-————-0 General Mermen Trounce Indians Fresh from their decisive vic- tory over the Virginia mermen last Saturday night the General swimming team invaded Williams- burg last Wednesday afternoon and added the highly touted Will- iam and Mary swimming aggre- gation to their list of victories by a score of 40-20. g First places were divided be- tween the Generals and the Chiefs, but Twombly’s tankmen ahexeci too many»seco‘nd and third places, besides the relay, which proved to be too great a ‘handicap for William and Mary to overcome. orrner Enemies Now Teammates The University of Ol:lal'i'oina’s quintet, which is setting such a dizzy pace in the Big Six confer- ence, has two forwards in Tom Churchill and Larry Meyer who in their Through the efforts of Churchill in 1925 Wichita, Kansas, high won the National scholastic title at Chicago by defeating El Reno, Oklahoma in the finals with Mey- er guarding Churchill during the fray. In 1926, with Churchill play- "ing, forward, Oklahoma City high lost to El Reno 28-15 for the State title and Meyer carried off the honors. ’ Now Churchill is sitting on the top rung of the individual scor- ing ladder with his teammate Mey- er close behind. Meyer, who was ‘named on the All-Scholastic team 'at‘Chic'ag,o in_I9Z,5,.has two more years of competition left. while the 1929-30 cage season will low- er the curtain on Churchill’s col- ' Iegiate career. -——o That good looking clothes do create an impression, was recently demonstrated in one of Georgia Tech’s classrooms, when the pro- fessor asserted that he always gave better marks to those dress- ed in whote shorts and good- looking ties. . The same instructor recently sent a student to his room to change his sweater for a coat. The student returned dressed in full tuxedo attire. leges and universities of the coun- ‘ try seems to have sprung to new life this year. New York Uni- versity has anounced a schedule of over forty forensic contests. Delaware, Ohio—The Fraternity Presidents’ council at ' Ohio-Wes- leyan has passed a resolution urg- ing the abolition of rough house tactics during the annual “Hell _Week.” Four campus groups have endorsed the resolution in line with similar action on other campuses all over the country. o..?_. George W. Hauser, former head coach of the Colgate football squad, has been appointed head line coach of the Ohio State Uni- yersity grid squad, it was made known at the offices of that college recently. The announcement came as somewhat of a surprise to Colgate followers since Hauser of the Maroon squad. ______0.___ Peoria, Ill. A prize of $25 has been offered by Bradley College for the best new field song writ- Fraternities‘ We Solicit your patronage Welsh & Hutton Phones 192 and 144 THE MODEL Barber Shop ' . Opposite Rockbridge National Bank HUGH A. WILLIAMS, Proprietor QUALITY AND SERVICE Special Dinners 50c 12 noon to 9 p.m. Meal Tickets R. E. Lee COFFEE SHOP ALEXANDER THELEN, Mgr. ten for the college. At Oklahoma" U- sonal that I have in the world goes to my darling mother. I must ask your pardon for not writing better, but we are leav- ing for the show right away.” Such is the complete text of a will written May 15, 1918, by Second Lieutenant Paul W. Der- rickson, the first Norfolk boy kill- ed in the World War in France. On the envelope containing the will are the words: “My will, in case the enemy puts me out of commission for good.” Wednesday the will was filed for probate in a Norfolk court. And the enemy did take his life, thirteen days after the will was A Leavesiriil Possessions ,J;._ , ‘ ;.f"-:3-?To 9‘Darlin‘§?Mother” In “Everything both real and “per-4 written, on a little piece of“:serv- ice Y. M. C. A. paper, young Der- rickson, who was a graduate of Washington and Lee and a ‘mem- ber of the Virginia and Illinois Bar, was killed in action. Before he died he conducted himself so bravely that his actions result- ed in the posthumous award from Congress of a Distinguished Serv- ice Cross. He was killed leading his company after all other offi- cers had been slain. Just as the Americans gained their objective the Virginian was mortally wound- ed by a machine-gun bullet. His mother is Mrs. Mary VG. Derrickson, of 727 Baldwin Plac Norfolk. - Kappa Phi Kappa Names Pledges; Initiate Mar. 5 Omicron Chapter of Kappa Phi Kappa has elected to membership: Lawrence Yates Foote, of Hatties- burg, Mississippi; Jack Harold Hardwick, of Winchester, Ken- tucky; Eugene Johnson, of Hunt- ington, West Virginia; Lawrence Llewellyn McCarthy, of Coving- ton, Virginia; Wayne Harold Mat- his, of Elmwood, Illinois; John Allen Pilley, of Ferrum, Virginia; Leo Lester Ralston, of Monterey, Virginia; Karl Middlekauff Smith, of Waynesboro, Pennsylvania; Lu- ther Campbell Spengler, Jr., of Newport News, Virginia; and Al- bert Steves III, of San Antonio, Texas. The initiation of these men will be held on March 5th, to be roi- lowed that evening by a formal banquet probably at the Natural Bridge Hotel, at which Dr. Will- of the initiation committee, will ia'm M. Brown, who is chairman also act as toastmaster. The speakers have not ye’: been an- n'ou‘néed. :___o.___....._ PROFESSOR REQUIRES A NEAT APPEARANCE That géod iboiiihg clothes do create an impression, was recent- ly demonstrated inone of Georgia Tech’s classrooms, when the pro- fessor asserted that he always gave better marks to those dress- ed in white shirts and good-look- ing ties. The same instructor recently sent a student to his room to change his sweater for a coat. The student returned dressed in full tuxedo attire. M_o_.__._ ALUMNUS RETURNS Robert C. Smith, of Greenville, S. C., former student of Wash- ington and Lee University, who is now assistant professor of So- ciology at Furman University, has been spending a few days in Lex- ington. CENTRAL BARBER SHOP Located Central Hotel Skilled Barbers and San- itary Service :4 'od. Eight years were required_ LEARN THE PIANO INE TEN LESSONS TENOR-BANJO OR MANDOLIN IN FIVE LESSONS Without nerve-racking, heart: breaking scales and exercises} uYou are taught to play by note: in regular professional chordfl style. In your very first les-' son you will be able to play .3 popular number by note. SEND FOR.I.'I‘ ON APPROVAL The “Hallmark Self-Instruc- ” is the title of this meth- gfilfilllill EIIIEIEI HIlIlIlZ$l 3 IEIIIEIIIEIE to perfect this great work. The: Eentire course with the neces-3 asary examination sheets, is: abound in one volume. The firstfl Hmark Self-Instructor,” is seal- fied. 3'; Upon the student returningfl‘ fiany copy of the_ “Hallmark.” flself-Instructor” with the sealfl M inni full all money paid. M This amazing Self-Instructorg E¥lV;t;l—Il::e(S1eI%t anywhere. You dofi o sen any money. Ewhen you receive this newfi tt:In0etiltt0d teaching) niusic, tile-fl 1 mgp s W1 e os man efi ginsum of ten dollars. If you areg; tgnot entirely satisfied, the mon-gig ,,,,ey paid will be returned in full,w {,'‘,:upon written request. The pub-fl jlillishers are anxious to placelli tfithis “Self-Instructor” in thega guahands of music lovers all over... fmthe country, and is in _a posi-E": ggtion to make an attractive pro-m I Ell Ill E ESISESIIII II }';:position to agents. Send for fiyour copy today. Address The..... {'.1E“Hallmark Self - Instructor“? hStation G, Post Office, Box @111, New York, N. Y. SEEBEEEEIEHSIMIEISSIIIIIIIIIIEIEIE Morgan Elected To Lead Annual Fraternity Ball Allen Morgan was elected by the Interfraternity Council Thurs- day night at 7:30 to lead the Interfraternity Ball to be held during Finals. Leonard Davis, who is secretary-treasurer of the organization will assist him. The meeting was presided over by Dr. T. J. Farrar, faculty super- visor of the Council. Morgan is a member of the Phi Kappa Sigma, social fraterni- ty; business manager of the Ring- Tum-Phi; Manager of basketball; a member of the Cotillion Club; and president of Pi Delta Epsilon. His home is in Memphis, Tennes- see. Davis belongs to the Kappa Alpha, social fraternity, and lives in Portsmouth, Virginia. ______..o_____ Palo Alto, Cal.—The University of Southern California is the first university to offer a definite course in motion picture training. The Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studio at Culver City is watching the pre- liminary movements toward the establishment of the course with great interest. If this plan is a success the college campiis may become the source for experienced actors. ' White Gets. Watch From Conference E. H. (Gene). White was award- V ed a wrist watch by the Southern conference for being one of the fifteen most 'valuabel players in the conference. Dr. Granville Campbell made the award between halves of the Washington and Lee-Davidson basketball game in Doremus gymnasium Thursday night. ’ The award is made every year by officials and coaches in the conference. Last year was Gene’s third and last season of varsity football for Washington and Lee. _M_()____ A. M. A. Cancels Swimming Meet Augusta Military academy can- celled their proposed swimming meet with the Washington and Lee yearlings so that Coach Cy Twombly’s proteges did not have an _ opportunity to add another victim to their list last Thursday afternoon. Instead the, fr_osh na- tators went through an extensive work-out in the absence of Coach Twombly who was away with the varsity tankmen in the Washing- ton district. 0 Berry Attends Convention Julius G. Berry represented the local chapter of Delta Tau Delta at the annual Southern confer- ence convention that was held in Nashville, Tenn., Feb. 14, 15, 16. , The Vanderbilt chapter of the fraternity was the host. DR. BROWN HOLDS JGRAND LODGE OFFICE Wifliam M. Brown, profess- I or of education and psychology, was elected junior grand deacon of the Grand Lodge‘ of Virginia Mason, 'when the annual conven- tion was held in Richmond Tues- day and Wednesday. Prof. H. Gray Funkhouser and E. S. Mattingly, were other facul- ty members attending the Rich- mond meeting. 0 Him: “Have a cigarette?” Her: “Sir! I’m the dean’s daugh- ter.” ~ Him again: “Beg pardon, have a cigar.” AGN OR BROS. Successors to W. Harry Agnor Staple and Fancy Groceries Phones 36 and 76 Weinb'er_g:’s M usic‘ Shop Lexington, Virginia Opposite New Theatre I VICTOR and COLUMBIA AGENCY VICTOR Releases date Friday each week. COLUMBIA — 10, 20, 30th each month. HARLOW’S PRINTSHOP No. 17 JEFFERSON sr. FOR THE BEST PRINTING SPECIAL A Good I.-P. Student Note . Book for 30c—Filler 10c Rapp Motor Co. Handling Wrecks a Specialty Tire Service, Gas & Oil Phone 532 Palace Barber Shop First Class Service in a San- itary Way Locstod iii ROBERT E. LEE HOTEL ~ Wavland-Gorrell Drug Co. Inc. NORRIS & NUNNALLY’S CANDIES W. & L. STATIONERY mans Enjpwhnr co. , INC. Eatab Sod luo, ted 154:: 1%“ CUTLERY----RAZ0RS - GUNS McCOY’S THREE STORES FRUITS, CANDIES, CAKES And all good thing to eat Central Cafe 1 New, Modern Soda Foun- tain Phone 176 FOX’S a SPECIAL RATES FOR STUDENTS (A) $30 per month, 3 meals -(allowance for days absent (B) $22.50 per month 2 meals (allowance for days absent)‘ (C) $6 meal tickets for $5 cash (D) Hear the new Orcliestrope Play while you eat. COME TO The Dutch Inn FOR A GOOD MEAL Rooms For Parents, Visit- I ing Girls and Chaperones I T T 0 N ’ S. H-. S. M. Clothes Stetson and Shoblé I-lat; J.&M.Shoes SHANER’S TAXI; SERVICE Ph‘oneVI6l » .Y‘1V'l"fYI“I’1‘1 .'r\irV7vvvir9"rv.vrvs-r-5:-'rvvs~. VTYTTYTYY “Seeing is Believing” T355118 is convincing. When you see the crowd ‘of. . Boys going to Rice's before the show you believe there is a reason. When you taste the Ice Cream Cones You are convinced. RICE’S DRUG STORE Opposite New Theatre .x,s.A..s.i.LA.h.i.s.s.m.s.La.:..1 ._ 107 Nelson St., West February Clearance Sale Reduced prices on entire Stock of Suits, Top Coats and Overcoat: so Top COATS and OVERCOATS at 1-2 Price Florsheim Tan Oxfords Reduced to $6.85 M. Meeks Phone 295