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Freshmen " 0 pp GREETINGS, ETC.Martha alliager Gree^-ngs, everybody. ... Say, wasn't that holiday won derful . . . and that game was simply out of this world! Well, we might as well make up our minds to settle down to an other piece of work, namely-our so-called column . . . Maybe we will be successful in digging up a little news on the So ciety Front this week. . . MALE TIME AGAIN... And leading the way is SIGMA CH I with the spotlight on Phil Ball who was graduated in October. . . lie has been nominated by the United Press as guard on the All-Southern - football team. . . Phil is now on active duty. . . . SIGMA CHI brought forth with a gala affair Saturday night. . . . And more such affairs are being planned for rushees in the near future. . . . The wearers of the White Cross have re furnished all of their frat rooms in DeSaussure College. . . . Saturday night marked the SAE rush party in the Jeffer son Hotel. . . . 'Tis rumored it was a wonderful evening. . . . These boys have a lot of parties up their sleeves, it's also rumored. . . . Sounds great.... PI KAPPA SIGMA'S made merry with a party last Sat urday night at Lake Murray. . .. bout seventy actives andi alums enjoyed the banquet given in the Palmetto room at the Wade Hampton Hotel at 7:30 Friday night. . . . The room was decorated with white carnations and the spon-,ors wore corsages of white carnations with black and gold ribbon, the fraternity colors. . . . Boys from the Medical College were up for the occasion. . KAPPA ALPHA initiated French Caldwell, Barney Dus enbury, Jack Henderson, Bol 3oatwright, Tex Lofgren, Pat Kornegay, and Billy Vick. . . . After the ceremonies they were feted wvith a party by the actives. . . . A supper party is be ing planned for members of KAPPA ALPHA and their dates after the game with Maryland. PI KAPPA ALPHA recently initiated five pledges into their fraternity as actives. . . . They were Frank Alden, I)ave Judd, Fred Kimbrough, Tommy Lackland. and Marty Pear son. . . . After the initiation ceremony the actives gave forth with their hospitality by giving a banquet in honor of the new initiates. . . . The PI KAPPA P111'S have welcomed four of their boys back from the wars. . . . Perhaps you remember John Hol land, Bob Lake, Clift Ilardy, and Ralph Ryberg. . . . Bill Link has just effected his transfer from Furman and we are glad to have him at Carolina. . . . PI KAPPS came out with a shin-dig, sort of a party-dance combination, for these boys and the rushees, at the Legion Hut Saturday night. Lake Murray was the scene of the KAPPA SIG rush party recently.... OUR CAMPUS SISTERS... It was "Clean-up" day of the ZTA'ers the other day.. Mrs. Ed Boucher, former Jeanette Holley, ZTA, was back on the canpus to pay a visit to everybody here. EnJoying the game in Charlotte on Thanksgiving Day was Carolyn Hitt, one of the ZTA sisters.... DELTA ZETA'S wvill initiate five pledges into their sis terterhood Thursday night.... New actives-to-be are Vivian Pounds, Jean Via, Margaret Smithey, Liza I)ay, and Cathy Garety. . . . Alum .Jerry Robins;on dropped around the D)ee Zeroom f.or a visit last wveekend. . . . Actives and p)ledlges en.joyedl partying at Mrs. V. E. Phasey''s (DIot 's mother) home last November 21.... Nancy Randall. KA PPA DELkITA. became the wife of Henry Priester. KAP~PA ALPHA alumnus, Tuesday' night. . . . KAPPA DELTA had a chapter alum supper Thursday night.... In the receiving line at the A LPHiA EPSILON Pill tea November 18 in Sims lobby were D)ean Childs; Mina Silver man, dleani; Elaine HIoch, sub-dean; Amy Block, scribe ; an SueC Greenspan. treasurer of the sorority. .. ..he tea was to commemorate the granting of their charter last June.... Dolores Katz, A EPIllI, is in quite a (lit her since Freddy Mil Icer, one-time V-12 here, is back from Georgia Tech.... S Mrs. Roy C. Wakefield, who is the Province p)resident of PT BETA Pi, is coming down to visit the Carolina chap ter on November 30.... Polly Fillingim, now Mr's. Ilarvey Atwitt, CIII OM EGA, was back for a short v'isit with 'il the folks. . . . Lieut. and Mrs. Henry Fillingim were on camp)us visiting his sister., Mildred. . . . And our congratulations andl best wvishes go) to Rives Ward, CHII 1O. . . . WVhy? . . . I Iaven't you seen that gorgeous diamondl on her left hand ?... GOOD-BYE .. . All the news repor'ters are' exhau tsted and the ink is grow ing dhim on these typewriter' keys, your truly is becoming tiredl, the copy is due in The Gamecock otfice now~ ( unfor tunately) , there is no more news. . . . In other words, it is time for me to bid my fond ( ?) adlieu ':nd make my exit for another wee'k. . . . But if anything at all happens, p)lease let me get a whiffi of it, because if you wait for me to contact you, you prlobably woni't be contactedt at a very con veenie'nt time for either of us. . . . I f' you get what I mean.... CORRECTION BUREAU .. . A carlesess slip fromn the point of' "Socialeyesing." . . . Hill Murray andl AlfIred Fisher were not p)ledgedI to i Ka ppa Phi, as appeared in this column in the last issue. . . . Rut, pledging is enjoying full season. . .. McGR EGOR'S DRUG STORE COMMUNITY 1308 MAIN STREET DRUG STORE Prescriptions * Sodas Cigarettes * Toilet ArticlesI Coil 2-3308 5214 - PHONES . 9498 625 Harden Street For Prompt Delivery Service to Spo: Independents Have Drop-in The Independents oil the Uni versity of South Carolina campus are having a drop-In Saturday alt er the game in cooperation with the Alumni Association and all the sororities. The sorority rooms will be opened to make one large room for the occasion.4 This semester, the Independents have a room in Sims. They have al most fifty-five members. Active status is determined by a newly introduced point system, devised to encourage memhers to take part in campus activities. At piesent 75 points are requested to be eligible for a pin, and 25 more for a, guard, bit this list may be in creased soon. Points may le got ten for any outside work such as Vesper attendance, Y luncheons. Independent meetings, participation in any campus tournaments, or any campus acitivities. An officer must have 100 points. Points have to be kept tp with to he able to' use the room. Dt-cemier 8, the Independents are having a bazairr in Sims. They will exhibit things that the girls ha%e made, such as evening bags, embroidered socks, white. scarls, dickeys, and things on the acces sory line, which will be sold. Pro Ceeds will go in the Inldepvntent treasury. Aln Independent group tor boys is being planned by Jimmie Cul pepper, chairman. There will be a meeting Tuesday night in the Co-Ed Independents' room, and the ^irIs will serve refreshnients. New offiers lor the Indepel dtvnis are: P r es i I e it t, Elf-anor Bonds, vive president. Betty Kniowivs; secrelary. Francis Lati mei I reast 1er, I lelen Gvll t ry; dance chair [man, Margaret \\'ilwe reporter, Mary Norton. Library Gives Teas For- New Professors A -vlies of teas are being given by Itie McKissick IM-lemoria Li brary for te prolessors oin the I'Universily campus. Tuesday, Nov. 20, tile first of the teas was given, which was tot tile new' professors ait the University. Speaking to the group was Private Renate Mazza, in Italian paintet who is stationed at Fort .Jackson. Private First Class Mazza, who has Just received his cit izenship lapel s spoke on "Aln American by Choice. Ilie mntioned in his tatlk Ithat be nJtise of 11th happy spit it he tns always loved Amnerien anld aliso Dr. John I VaIn M~al', hefadli lbar iian, is inl charigt' ol the teuns g'iven every' two w,ee'ks. lIeI was assisted Itle fir1st t imte by3 Miss Eiziabethi Porerl and1( Mr s. L uc'o G un ter, host esses. Sim Chi Ha New Officers Gam llma Nu chiapltetr of Sigma Cli fraterniity of the Uniiversity of SouthI Cartolinl announceiffd Itheir' new o)ffi('('rs wh'ic h wter'e elec'ted at the ('lost' of theo summetl(r semllester'. T'he of ficers ate: prtesident. Jack Whliit 1ck; v,if'l presi denit, Nel Let'1(ke; sectart Iy. John I Farrell; treasurer', Stan I Mastj; ledge mias teri, Il ugh Ca rrit'; an cu (orresplond ollg secrIeltry, Chari les Shi ileds. Hionor Found(er's D)ay 'ilT'e Alha Lamtabda chiapltr o' f 0 D elt a Del~l ta Dl)tat1 sorty f'e'lebrat - ed( withI the itriI anual toull iits (day ham11(u lt ml t he Rathlskel le'r room1 of lie J1effersoniI fiotel WednIiesday nlighit, Nov. 21. Ilioir guests were' the totllow ing alumni, B(l 3ttyowe, Peggy Heis51'l Annite Ioyl', IIelen Pr'ide ( rm g, and Hetty3 Crews, and th fo ollow ing trasfr' Geor'giannza Giilbat JIesse Le'wis, Rost' Annt I3oiivar. Miiary3 Cabel, Barbata D)ukes, and1( ECONOMY DRUG STORE CUT RATE DRUGS SODAS AND LUNCHEONETTE Five Points * Phone 8l19 Motorevele Delivery The Gamecock risor C KSK Dance Nets 179.75 in Victory Stamps Kappa Sigma Kappa discussed he feasibility of changing the de sign of the University of South.( Carolina class ring at a regular rneeting last night. Further action rm the matter has been deferred until opinions from the students Ind alunii is obtained. First aid boxes. containing ener L:ency supplies for accidents. have 1 been secured by KSK for use by various campus groups. They may be obtained at the Naval dispen sary in the infirmary buildink. An informal dance, sponsored by KSK last Friday night In the field house in the interest of the Victory Loan. netted $179.75 from the sale of 25 cent Victory stamps. Over W83 of this will go to the McKissick Memorial Fund. Roy Neal, director of the Univer sity dance orchestra, has been asked to look into the possibility of arranging a fight song, origi nally written for the University by Fred Waring. for use in rallies and pep meetings. The necessity of placing an emer gency pay telephone in the post office was discussed. but definite action on the matter has been post poned until more information can Co-eds Give Style Show The Co-lEd Assocition of the university of South (,aroli hi e gaI the season with a style show Wednesday, November 17. in Sims. ADPi and Pi Phi rooms. The show was sponsored by Lis beth Wolfe. Miss Theo Smith and Mi-s. A. 11. Wannamaker presido They gave talks on the use of cos metics and perfume. As models there were seven sor ority girls, one non-sorority girl, and one Independent. Sport clotlvs were displayed by Becky labry. Pinky Bartlett. Frances Smith. and Mary Norton. Featurin-g the semii-sports were Habrhar Rk-OW1, Plhylis Karesh. and jeanl Early. 'The dIressy (lot hoes were mtodeted Iby Jin i.iles, . Gretchlen Ga;iyden. Jane C'amipbell. andIl~. iathara Briowni. Theb~ formats were shiown by lH.iky Alabrv. P1inaky HaritlettI. Jean IEarly. aind .In ie Campbell. Miscellaneous (lothbes were fea uredl by J1inx Giles. Frances Smith. G ret cheii G;ayden. M\ary Norton. o nd Phyllis Kariesht. Pi or to thIe show there was a shiort buisi ness meet ing in whti ch thbe following officers were mnstal led: President. Barhara Brown; vice- presi(lenit. Rtives Warid;sre I ary, Liz Noit on: treasurier. Betty cr; hiistoiani. Jiert Ilientiingw.ay. Jo Siednman, foinmer priesidet. pires ided o)ver th me iieting. IThe oath Itwas taken by the mlembiers antt a few anutnLicemtents( weie madte. IEat SHACK'S Made In Columbia * FRESH DAILY CA'tuLlNA'S MOST PO BIHARI'S RE 1229 Hc.mpton Street PHONOGRAP CLASSICAL -POPULAR . FOktilGN - SEPIA *WILSON RADI 1835 MAIN STREET LEARN Tl COP'EL A 1409 Main Street Men's Fines HATS - SHOES Ad anteen Wrs. Turner Speaks to YWCA Cabinet. The weekly nietiing of the YWCA abinet of the Universtiy of South arolina was held Tuesday night it 6 o'clock. Supper was served to he members before the business neeting was called to order. Mrs. J. A. Turner, who is con iected with welfare work in South Iarolilna, spoke to the cabinet tbout condit ions in Columbia. She old of the plans for the Bethlehem :enter for Negroes which will be ituated near Carver school. A arge building has been purhased .vhich will serve as a place lor rec eation, education, and religion. A ompletely equipped kitchen will be there and the women will be laught to cook and can. A kinder garten is also to he on the grounds ror the young children. The Center will provide a place for Negroes in professional groups to have meet. ings. One of the main purposes of the Center is to bring out the lead ershiP (laulitivs of the Negroes s that they, in turn. may go out and teach them to others. Miss Elizabeth O'Dell. a tmember of the YWCA advisory boa,d was also present at the meeting. YMCA Plans For Religious Emphasis Week Preparations have already been begutI for Religious Emphasis Week which will be held from Jan tary 27 through February 1. Contacts have been made with several ministers. inviting them to attend and speak during the week. 'T1. Z. Koo. national student secre lary for India. has been asked to talk at one of the programs. In order that the students may attend all the meetings, morning classes will he cut ten minutes. leaving an hour for the noon plo gram, and all seminars will be held in two sessions at night. Discus sions itn the seminars will involve such sulbiects as "Labor Sit uation," "Race." "Personal Religion," and 'Men-Women Relationship." The YMCA is undertaking the ex penses. which will amount to about 8700. Funds also will hb' raised from (ihur1ches and intItested peo ple. Phi kappa Sigma Holds Founders Day Baniquet The Alpha Eta chiapteri of Phi Kappa Sigma ftrat'tnity at the U'ni v'ersity' of Sotth C'atolina celebrat ed Foutnder''s Day wvi th a formal banquet Friday tight, November 23. at the I lotel Wade l lampton. Spotnsors for the occasiotn were I leen Partler for Clau tde M cM ill an. prestdet : Caroul in 1' Pope for Claudo Wal1st ott vice presi dent; Rosa C'ashion~ for Ernest Lynn Brady. I re'asutrer: Je(an Smit h for Jatmes Strtatnch, secretary; and Isa belle Covi n for .Johnny Iittn (0or re'spottding s'crtetiary. ?brugj S/ore Corner Main and College ONLY ONE BLOCK FROM THE CAMPUS PULAR RESTAURANT ESTAU RANT JEROME BINARI, Carolina. '32 H RECORDS HILL-BILLY - WESTERN -SOOGIE -WOOGIE 0 COMPANY PHONE 5945 HE WAY ND 00. Columbio, S. C. it Clothing WD FURNISHINGS For St Happy Hour Has Music Program Wednesday, Nov. 14, Happy flour presented the students of the Uni versity of South Carolina with a program of music by the choir from Allen University of Columbia, under the direction of Mrs. Ben /.ena Lewis. The Allen Chorus ot feted it selected group of hymns and Negro spirituals, as well as several old American favorites in the semi-classical vein. Ilighiight ing the program was the talented baritone voice of George Bossard, who more than eirtned the enthus iastic applause of the entire audi-i enee after his piesentations of "Ole Man River" and "Without a Song.' Mrs. Lewis, who directed each of fering of the chorus, teaches music at Allvi 'niversity, where she (ame after having studied at the Guignai d School of Music in New YGrk cit y for several years. The audience of Carolina stu dents was highly enthusiastic over the entire program and the chorus will be eagerly welcomed when they again retutrn. Thanksgiving Services Held In Chapel Thanksgiving services were held in the University chapel Tuesday night, Nov. 20, at 8 o'clock. George Auld played the organ prelude followed by the Doxology and hymn sung by the entire con ,regation. Lit Ilair read a poem and special muse was given by the Vesper choir. Ilerb Beitel R.O.T.C., spok. on "Thanksgiving 19-15 Steppingstone to the Future." The chapel was decorated with flowers and canol-s. A lai go at tenldise was present, and each studnt birought food or clothing to b- put in Thanksi,Aving baskets tby the YWCA for the poor or tin del pr iviledged. v1,186.50 Pliedged As Y Drive Ends The YWCA Fund drive ended Friday, November 15. and final tal lies show that 81.5o has been pledged. Nell Mayer collected the greatest amount in cash, amounting to i51.50. Doris St'htiik'r collected the largest Percent in pledges. Contacts are still being made nn the campus. and it is not too late to make a pledge. 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For the present time, it will be held in the Field House until Flinn Hall can be en larged enough upstairs to ade quately accommodate the canteen's visitors. The second floor of Flinn Hall will eventually be the site of the cluh. The partition will be remov ed, and the room will be remodel ed for dancing, ping-pong, shuffle board, cards, and conferences. Chaperons will consist of stu dents themslves who will take it as their individual responsibility to see that every one else behaves himself as benfits a Carolina stu dent. Soft drinks will be sold each evening. The committee which has made this idea a reality is composed of Veinon Atkins, chairman, Richard Gallman. Mary Jumper, and S. B. Norwood. It has the copoeration of Dean Chase and Dean Childrs. N E H I BEVERAGE COMPANY * ROYAL CROWN COLA 1211 Assembly Street China Sterling Silver Watches SYLVAN BROS. JEWELERS & DIAMOND MERCHANTS Genuine Merchandise Only. No Plate. No Imitations. Cor. Main & Hampton, Columbia, S. C. 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