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m ' ?^ co JW SORORITY HOLDS SPRING MEETING CELEBRATES ELEUSINIA ; Carolina Chapter is Host to Representatives from N. C. and S. C. Branches w . ? The Spring Eleusinia is being celebrated by .the four chapters of the Chi Omega sorority of * North and South Carolina in Columbia, Friday and Saturday. The Eta Gamma chapter at the University is hostess to some 25 delegates from the Epsilon Beta chapter at the University of North Carolina, Theta Gamma chapter at Qucens-Chicora, and ^ Zeta Gamma at the College of Charlesj^;, ton. ' Miss Hilda Thrclkeld, national viceprcsident of Chi Omega, from Hamilton College, Lexington, Ky., and Miss Mary Clay Williams, chapter visitor from Tulsa, Akla., are representing the national council at the meeting here. The delegates arrived Friday afternoon and were entertained with a bouffet supper in the chapter rooms at 1806 Green Street. The rooms were attractively decorated with spring flowers, and a salad course was served. The pledges and active members of the local chapter and the out-of-town delegates were present. On Saturday Round Table discussions are to be held beginning at 9:30 and last until 12. A round table on "Personnel" will be lead by Miss Sarah Quattlebaum. A representative of each chapter will add to the discussion. Round table discussion is a favorite method 6f conductry Chi - Omega business. At one o'clock there will be a luncheon at the Hotel Columbia. All the patronesses, alumnae, and pledges of the Eta Gamma chapter and the delegates will attend. The new officers which were installed Tuesday, March 23, have charge of the meeting. They are Misses Mary Reese, president; Millie Taylor, vice-president; Mary Gayle Udan, treasurer; Rosalee Watson, secretary; Rena Buchanan, pledge instructor; and Sarah Allan Johnston, chapter correspondent. v. ?. c. Mary Pinckney spent the holidays with Lucia Hudgens at her home in Ander/ son, S. C. 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Admission will be 50 cents per person. Delegates Selected To Attend Z.T. A. Meeting Louise Edwards Elected President of Sorority for Qoming Year At the last meeting of Zeta Tau Alpha, Louise Edwards of Brunswick, Ga., was elected president; Phoebe Singley was chosen vice-president; Darice Jackson, secretary; Charlotte Porter, treasurer; and Augusta Willis, historian. Installation will be held next month. The term of office lasts until the spring of next year. Representatives were chosen to attend the convention of Alpha province at Randolph-Macon, Lynchbug, Virginia. Mrs. Charles F. Mercer, Charlotte Porter, Augusta Willis, Phoebe Singley, and Louise Edwards will drive up in Mrs. Mercer's car. The convention will last over the 18th and 19th of this month. u. s. c. Ben Greet Players To Be Entertained Doctor and Mrs. Davidson McDowell Douglas will entertain for the Palmetto Players the principles of the Ben Greet Company, after their excellent performance of "Hamlet," at their home on Pendleton Street. Along with a number of the University faculty to enjoy this singularly delightful occasion tonight will be Governor and Mrs. Blackwood. The party is particularly significant, in view that the last appearance of this celebrated troupe of Shakespearean actors in this country. Doctor and Mrs. Douglas with the Governor and Mrs. Blackwood, at the invitation of the Palmetto Players, occupied at the performances of "As You Like It" and "Hamlet" one of the principal boxes. A number of students acted in the capacity of ushers. The University Orchestra will play at the theatre and at the home of Doctor Douglas. Among those in attendance ht the reception are expected to be: Doctor and Mrs. G. A. Wauchope, Doctor and Mrs. L. T. Baker, Doctor and Mrs. F. W. Bradley, Doctor and Mrs. H. Babcock, Professor and Mrs. William Dean, Professor Kershaw Walsh and Miss Genieve McCaw, and Professors Joe Stokes and W. Y. Wagner. Lancaster Auto Co. Authorized Ford Dealers COLLEGE BARBER SHOP Rear College Shop Haircuts 350 Shave 200 | Three First-Class Barbers Southern Teachers' Agency Covers the South Five Offices. One Registration Continuous Membership Places Many Carolina Men and ' Women Columbia, S. C., Memphis, Tenn. Richmond, Va., Louisville, Ky. Chattanooga, Tenn iOLINA STUDENTS DRUG CO. 'Phone 22968 ie Best Policy" HAM, General Agent INSURANCE CO. netto Bldg. 9 PHOTO CO.' Phone 6607 That Satisfy" \ . ; : ? . * i. f/ v r ne' EASTER GERMAN DANCED TONIGHT FIRST SPRING EVENT Annual Ball Proceeded By Cotillon Tea Dance In Afternoon Coming as the first formal event of the social affairs of the university, the Easter Ball of the German Club will open the spring season of gaities, when it is danced tonight in the University gymnasium. When the grand inarch takes place led by the president, James Fowles, and his partner, Miss Marvin Quattlebaum, it is expected that many bright spring colors will be seen in sharp contrast to the black and white standby of the men. The decorations have been prepared by Mrs. Susan M. G. Sparks and are carried out with an Easter theme, yellow, white and purple prcdominati ing. Numerous streamers will be seen. This is the second German Mrs. Sparks has decorated for and she is decorating for other spring affairs, | among them the Columbia Cotillon last Tuesday night. The Gamecocks will furnish the music for the ball. They also played for the Carolina Cotillon Club tea dance this afternoon. Many of the University faculty and their wives are among the invited chaperons, among whom are the following: Dr. and Mrs. D. M. Douglas, Dean and Mrs. L. T. Baker, Prof, and Mrs. T. F. Ball, Dr. and Mrs. Havilah Babcock, Prof, and Mrs. J. B. Coleman, Dr. and Mrs. E. C. Coker, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Chase, and Dr. and Mrs. R. K. Foster. u. a. c. Z. T. A. Celebrates Third Anniversary Home-Coming and Initiation of New Members Held Last of March Beta Omicron chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha celebrated its third anniversary the week-end of March 27, 28, 29, by a homecoming and initiation of new members. A small dance for the members and their dates was given Friday night in the chapter room at 1500 Gervais Street. Alumnae members and a number of pledges enjoyed the late performance of "The Young Idea," which was given in honor of the teachers at the Town Theatre. A bridge party honoring the alumnae members was given Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Charles Mercer. The sorority colors of blue and gray were used to furnish a very beautiful setting for the sorority flower, the white violet. Mrs. Charles F. Mercer won high score prize. Initiation of new members also took place Saturday night, at which time Phoebe .Singley, Louise Edwards, and Darice Jackson were taken into the sorority. After the initiation the new initiates were entertained at the home of Miss Faith Brewer with a mid-night feast. A breakfast in their honor was given at the Rose Mary Tea Room Sunday morning. The pledges entertained the members, patrons, and patronesses with a tea on Sunday afternoon in the chapter room. The out-of-town guests for the occasion were: Gwendolyn Green, Louise Mcintosh, Rosemilla Bctts, Martha Milhouse, Roberta Plowden, Jettie Cloyd, Margaret Glasgow, Marie Peacock, Mrs. Hoy Eargle, and Mrs. Bob Ingram. ALUMNUS HOST TO BERNARD BARUCH Edwin G." Seibles, prominent alumnus and trustee of the University was host at a fine luncheon at his home last Tuesday, honoring Bernard M. Baruch. The home was profusely adorned with flowers from its gardens and created a bright spring atmosphere. Others of the guests were: Governor I bra Blackwood, Lieutenant-Governor James O. Sheppard, Speaker John K. Ilamblin, Ex-Governor John G. Richards, Senator F. A. DesPortcs, Dr. William Weston, William Gonzales, Laurence J. Hook, John J. Seibels, Col. S. T. Maxwell of Hartford, Conn., and Harold Kaminski of Georgetown. While in Columbia, Mr. Baruch delivered an address before a. joint session of the General Assembly. He is a leading financier of New York and Georgetown. .y'ic .j*i| W ,A. . ./ . j. V ^ '' M ... . v w w M - g WS 1 Those members of the Damas Club who do not sign up for their dates and stags by Tuesday; April 21, will not be permitted to have cards for the dance which will be given May 8. The secretary announces that she will meet the members in chapel at five o'clock on Tuesday, April 14 and 21, to get the list for the invitations. SIGMA DELTA CH! ENJOYS BANQUET AT ROSEMARY TEA ROOM Noted Guests and Alumni of Chapter Are Present More than 30 prominent newspaper men of this and other states and members of Sigma Delta Chi, national professional journalistic fraternity, attended the semiannual initiation banquet of the South Carolina chapter of Sigma Delta Chi, at the Rose Mary Tea Room last week. The banquet was given in honor of E. C. Gilmore, W. C. Herbert, W. B. King, and Lewis H. Wallace, who were initiated into the chapter this semester. LeRoy M. Want, president of the local chapter, served as toastmaster. Among the guests were James O. Sheppard, lieutenant governor of South Carolina; Harllee Branch, Washington correspondent for the Atlanta Constitution; Ben Adams, editor of the Carolina l'rce Press; Ed. DeCamp, editor of the Gaffney Ledger; James A.'Best, Miles H. Wolfe, and D. W. Hancock of the Associated Press. William E. Gonzales, editor, McDavid Morton, managing editor, and S. L. Latimer, city editor of The State; Dr. D. M. Douglas, president; L. T. Baker, dean, Dean J. Rion McKissick, and Dr. Havliah Babcock of the University of South Carolina; Fitz Hugh McMaster, prominent Columbia newspaper men; W. G. Jeffords of the Carolina l'rce Press. _ Ashley Halsey, Jesse Rutlcdge, F. L. May, and William Brunson, alumni members of the chapter, who arc reporters for 7 he State and Record. The officers of the chapter besides Mr. Want are H. I,. Hingson, vice-president; N. W. Brooker, secretary; Lewis H. Wallace, treasurer; and Dean J. Rion Mcj Kissick, faculty advisor. OFFICERS NAMED BY DELTA ZETA Delta Zeta recently elected new officers. They arc as follows: Sara Calhoun, president; Judie Knox, vice-president; Willie B. Taylor, recording secretary; Mrs. Maud C. Gittman, corresponding | secretary; Dorothy Byrd, editor; Mildred Pate, treasurer. These officers will be in| stalled on Monday. 1 he new representatives in Pan Hellenic will be Sara Calj houn and Judie Knox. Dot Byrd, and | Sara Calhoun were appointed representa| tives to the province convention, which j will be held in Atlanta, April 24, 25, 26. The Delta Zetas will serve refreshments for Mr. Jack Crawford at the tennis tournament which will be held Saturday between Clemson and Carolina. The pledges were intertained with a tea in the Delta Zeta club room Monday afternoon after the weekly meeting. Catherine Tyas, Elizabeth Ewart, and Dot Byrd planned this as a surprise. Several guests dropped in and enjoyed the delightful refreshments. u. s. c. | PERSONALS | Thelma Carlylc, of Cartarct, New Jersey, is the guest of her sister, Edith Carlyle, a sophomore at the University. Eloisc Shepherd, graduate of the University of South Carolina, who is now working in Richmond, Virginia, is visiting the Delta Zeta sorority. Marian McCutchen was detained at home over the holidays on account of the death of her grandfather, R. M. Jenkins of Sumter, S. C. His death occurred on the morning of April 6. Jean Wichman of Walterboro, has been called to her home on account of the death of her grandmother, Mrs. L. W. McTeer, which occurred on the morning of April 8. Mrs. McTeer lived with Miss Wichman's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Wichman. x 4* .. BHh . ,'t < . * ' , PRE-MED FRAT INITIATES HVE Regular Initiation Banquet to Take Place April 14; Pledge Night Held Five students were initiated into Alpha Epsilon Delta, national honorary pretnedical fraternity on the evening of March 31. The new members are Frank L. Gciger of Columbia, junior; Wofford E. Baldwin of Due West, senior; R. L. Sanders of Columbia, senior; Marion T. Yates of Darlington, senior; and Ragsdale Hewitt of Florence, junior. The regular initiation banquet will be held on Tuesday morning, April 14. It was postponed to this late date for the convenience of all the members. A pledge night was held on March 25 before the initiation. At the meeting subjects for scientific papers were assigned. Among those given out were: "Mental Disorders," to be written by Baldwin; a general paper showing the extent of disease in South Carolina is to be written by Sanders, and "Drugs Used in Stoppage of Lesions" by Hewitt. u. s. c. Literary Sorority Sponsors Authors The writing of special feature articles was the topic of discussion at the meeting of Chi Delta Phi April 3 at the home of Millie Taylor. A magazine article of interest to college students was read and discussed by Ruth Ellsworth. Several members talked on the chances of amateurs in this field. Millie Taylor was appointed to have charge of the program for April 10, which will be an essay writing. After the business meeting tea was served. u. s. c. SALMON-PLAYER The wedding of Mary Salmon to Joseph Osgood Player Sunday, March 22, has been recently announced. The bride, at the time of her marriage, was in the sophomore class at Carolina, and the groom is an alumnus. Mr. and Mrs. Player arc at home at 1412 Laurel Street. CENTRAL 1204 Ma OPEN AL I TO-J I Sir Philip] WITH I ALL-ENGLIS1 PRESl | "AS YOU I ! 3:: 1 "HAM 1 - j 8:2 I Columbia AUSPICES PALM SPECIAL STUDENT T UNIVERSITY TREA JEFFERSC R. T. ROSEMC Columbi RADIO IN THE COLL A Shop for Car Collage Nov StationeryToilet J 1008 Sumter ' i>A.' i -V. - ?i'v , ' rage Five ' ' 1 ' ??? ^ Two Fraternities Elect New Officers Leaders for Next Year Chosen by Sigma Phi Epsilon and Phi Epsilon Pi Just before the Easter holidays Sigma Phi Epsilon elected the following officers : James Moss of York, president; B. C. Bedenbaugh, vice-president; Earl Skidmore, secretary; and W. E. Bushaw, treasurer. Moss at present, is confined to the infirmary with an attack of influenza. Sig Ep alumni honored the members and pledges of the chapter with a house dance last Tuesday night. A. F. Hutchinson of the General Assembly was present. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Matteson acted as chaperones. Sigma Phi Epsilon announces the pledging of Fred Fowler of Union. Phi Epsilon Pi elected the following officers this week: Bernard Poliakoff, /, president; Sidney Abrams, vice-president; Julius Gordon, and Myer Poliakoff, secretaries ; Isadore Bogoslow, treasurer and W. K. Keyserling, chaplain. Guy Kirton and Earl Halsal, Pi Kappa Phis at Charleston, were visitors here during the State Teachers' Convention. Adrian Spears, Lucy Oliver, Ike Clary, f Lib Belscr, and Billy Bolt attended a dance in the Poinsett Hotel in Greenville last weekend given by the Greenville alumni of Pi Kappa Phi. Robert Jones, at Carolina year before last, was a visitor at the Pi Kappa Phi house last week. Bob Searson of Allendale, and Whitney Tharin of Charlotte, were visitors at the Phi Kappa Sigma house this week. Kline Smith also visited the Phi Kaps. Burt Moore visited the A. T. O. house recently. u. s. c. A. D. PI INITIATES . vi*l The Beta Epsilon chapter of Alpha Delta Pi sorority called a special meeting on the evening of March 29 for the purpose of initiating the pledges into the sorority. The new members are Mary Lena Baskin of Bishopville, Elizabeth Creigh- t ton of Asheville, N. C., and Marion Mc- I Cutchen of Bishopville. U. 8. C Taxi driver: Gosh, what a clutch. Voice (from rear): Say, you keep your eyes to the front. This is none of your business. " ZHZT, DRUG CO in Street L NIGHT [DAY | LIKE IT" I 1ETTO PLAYERS iSURER'S OFFICE . ; H| ^ >N HOTEL )ND, Manager ia, S. C. VERY ROOM EGE SHOP I 'olina Students ftltiw?Sodft ?Pennants Article* ' Phone 9288