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Kapa -Delta's To ete Court On May Day Kappa Delta sorority Is plannig a drop-in for the Queen of May, Marilyn McCormac, and her maid of honor, Boo DuBose, to which the campus is invited, right after the coronation at 6 o'clock, on May 10. Also included in University plans are a general clean-up for the cam pus, an informal street dance, and a coronation ball. "Awards Day" will be included. This event will be held at 10 a. i. in front of Mc Kissick library. Lujnch will be served to students and the faculty on the horseshoe at 1 p. m. The band will play dur ing the picnic. After the fraternity and soror ity open house, which will follow the picnic, the May Day ceremonies are planned to begin at 4:45 p. m. The May tourt will be made up of all the girls who were in the beauty pageant as well as a few more that the queen is privileged to ask. A program has been planned in ad dition to the crowning of the queen. Kappa Sigma Kappa service fra ternity is sponsoring the events, with the assistance of the leader ship groups. Carolina Review Is Distributed; Awarded Prize By BETSY KNOWLTON Campus Editor The spring issue of the "Carolina Review" was put in the mail last week, Jem Newbury, the editor, announced. "The Review" was awarded a cup as first prize as "the best college literary maga zine" in the state by the South Carolina College Press Associa tion. Featured in this issue is the first prize story by Al Munn, "To Hell With Charlie Wheatly." The plot is an old one, but with a new twist and application, that of a man sell ing his soul to the devil. The second prize story is "Night Call'," written by Robert R. Car penter. This is another very time ly story full of the tense emotions ranging from horror to pity experi enced by an ambulance driver. Capturing third place was the story by Andrea Chandler, "Merci ful Heavens," which combines a touch of humor and tenderness in describing a bum's entrance to heaven. In addition to seven other short stories, "The Review" has several poems. There are also some non fiction articles by Prof. Thomas A. Fitzgerald, C. M. Ryan, Jr., and Prof. Edmund Yaghjian. The editorial staff is headed by Jem Newbury. Managing editor is Harris Graham; associate editors, Rudy Rivers, Jimmie Howle, and Neil McCaskill; the art staff, Bart lett McCravy, C. W. Browvn, Jr., Virginia Sandy; exchange man ager, Bill Davis; staff secretary, Mary Denny; business manager, Herman Eckhoff; assistant, Bar. bara Derrick; cover photographer, Tom Teal; and editorial assistants, Hubert Hendrix, Jack Morgan, and Harry Smith. - it's spectator trim and tailored witf extension sole.. in white suede with b Math Contests Will Be Given Tuesday Night Mathematics department will hold two examinations Tuesday, at 7 p. m., and the winners will be announced on Awards Day, May 10, 1950. Students who are taking Math 12, or completed Math 12 during the fall semester, 1949-1950, are eligible to take the examina tion on algebra and trigonometry. Those students who are taking Math 32, or completed Math 32 during the fall semester, 1949-1950, are eligible to take the examina tions on analytic geometry and calculus. For the past two years, the de partment of mathematics has held these two competitive examinations in mathematics. One examination is in trigonometry and algebra, and the other is in analytic geometry and calculus. A prize of $25 was awarded to the winner in each contest. John Savoy and Bob Naylor have been the two winners in the aIgebra - trigonometry contests, while Francis Landford and Dan S. Shull were the winners in the analytic geometry-calculus con tests. Anyone eligible who wishes to compete in either of these exam inations should see his instructor or Professor W. W. Weber at Sloan 212. Freshmen Plan Work, Play Day The Freshman 'Y' is sponsoring a work and play day at Camp Long tomorrow. The group will meet at Flinn Hall at two p. m. and proceed to the camp. Members will work on the soft ball diamond and raft and on the volleyball courts. After the work is done, the laborers will swim, play softball, eat supper, and have a aquare dance. 1 Art Museum Shows Bird Life Pictures The UniversIy Press and the Columbia Art Association will be host for a display of drawings of South Carolina bird life from April 27 to May 21 at the Columbia Art Museum. These will be the original draw ings for the recently released book, "South Carolina Bird Life," by Spruntt and Chamberlain. The dis play will be formerly opened with a reception to which members of the Art Association and guests of the University Press. The display wvill be open to the public. History Group Meets At Hartsville History faculty members at tended the 13th annual meeting of the South Carolina Historical as sociation Saturday at Coker col lege. W. L. Spalding, professor of his tory at Carolina, spoke to the group. Carolina graduate students in the history department attended the meeting. Dr. R. H. Wienefeld, head of Carolina's history department, is president of the association. SPECTATORS time again . .. a slick new .here's a sure favorite rown or blue calf. ORDER BY MAIL UN ST. C Members of the Air ROTC rifle Austin, Lt. Col. Rush Floyd, First Sgt. Rowden Brown USAF. (USC Mrs. Hawkins, Engli For England To Stun By BARBARA DERRICK Feature Editor Mrs. Maude Hawkins, professor of English at the university, will sail to England for a six'-weeks' trip, June 24, to gather informa tion concerning- Alfred Edward Housman, noted poet and classical scholar. Mrs. Hawkins became interested in the famous poet several years ago and has, since last July, been corresponding with his brother, Laurence. Laurence Housman, one of the foremost modern poets, is better known in America as a dramatist. At the age of 84, he is publishing a new play which will be presented in London this spring. The late A. E. Housman, sub ject of Mrs. Hawkins' visit, headed the classical language department at Trinity college in Cambridge for 25 years. Mrs. Hawkins became interested in A. E. Housman, the man and scholar, during her extensive study Df English. Her first letter to Laurence requesting information I Events S This space will carry each weel ganizational meetings, socials, an< campus in general. Such infori GAMECOCK office by Monday, 3 event. FRIDAY, APR. 28 1:00 p. m. - Junior-Senior Y Council, Flinn Hall. SUNDAY, APR. 30 10:00 a. m. - Wesley Founda tion meets at Washington street Methodist Church. 4:00 p. m.-Hillel Society, Tree of Life Church. 5:30 p. m.-Canterbury Student Church Service, Trinity Epis copal Church. 6:00 p. m.-Canterbury Supper (followed by program), Trin ity Episcopal Church. 7:15 p. m.-Vespers, University Chapel. MONDAY, MAY 1 1:00 p. m.-Freshman Y Coun cil, Flinn Hall. 1:00 p. m.-Vespers Committee, Flinn Hall. 3:00 p. m.-Gamecock Staff Be gins Work, Publication Build. ing. 7:00 p. m.-"Y" Open House Dancing, Games, Refresh ments. TUESDAY, MAY 2 1:00 p. m. - Baptist Student Union luncheon. COOBURI The Business Men Choice at * A SATISFIEF 1317 Smem. Stee.. arolina's Rifle Teat team for this semester are, left te Lt. Eugene Rodgers, Master Sgt, Photo by Tom Teal.) ish Professor, To Le idy Life Of Alfred H relating to his brother suryrisingly enough was answered the same dag it was received. "That was the biggest thrill of my life," Mrs. Hawkins confided. Her first destination will be Sumerset where she will remain for one month. From there she will journey to Ludlow and Shrewsburg in Shropshire to study the country of which Housman wrote in his volume of, poetry, "A Shropshire Lad." B r o m s g r ove, Worcestershire, birthplace of A. E. Housman, will be Mrs. Hawkins' next stop. Her last destination before returning to the United States will be in Cambridge at Trinity college where several interviews have been scheduled. Professor A. S. F. Gow, succes sor and former student of A. E. Housman at Trinity college, and Hugh Owen Smith will be two of the persons Mrs. Hawkins expects to interview during her travels. She is looking with great antici pation to her appointment with Ichedule the time, date and place of or I1 other events of interest to the nation should be left at THE p. in., of the week preceding the WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 1:00 p. m.-Blue Key, Steward's Hall. 1:00 p. m.-YM-YWCA Cabinet, Flinn Hall. - 1:00 p. m.-Freshman Y Cab inet, Flinn Hall. 5:00 p. m.-Canterbury Tea, Trinity Episcopal P a r i s h Church. 5:00 p. m.-Gamecock Pep Club, Legare College "101." 5:00 p. m.-Co-Ed Association, Enphradian Hall. 6:00 p. mn. - Westminster Fel lowship Supper, First Pres byterian Church, Marion and Lady Streets. 6:30 p. mn.-Wesley Foundation Supper Club 'at Washington street Methodist Church. 7:30 p. m.-Student Affiliates of American Chemical So ciety, Building A, Room 7. THURSDAY, MAY 4 1:00 p. m.-Sophomore Y Coun cii, Flinn HalL. 7:00 p. m.-Christian Service Club, Flinn Hail. 7:00 p. in.-Vespers at Baptist Student Center, 1618 Pendle ton street. I'S GRILL and College Boy.' All Times CUSTOMER . Nert To Fi..e Sation n right: Cadets William Dukes, Leo Harry Abrahamian, and Master ave In June ousman Mrs. Joan Thomson Charnock, daughter of Sir J. J. Thomson and one of Housman's most intimate friends. Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins expect to return to the United States in Au gust. YMCA Members To Hold Planning Session Sunday The YMCA will hold a treat at Camp Long Sunday to plan the conference for next year. The retreat will last from 9 a. m. until 4 p. m. Worship services will be held, and the remainder of the time will be devoted to a plan ning session. All YMCA members are invited to attend. The theme for Vespers this Sun day night will be "The Wooden Christ." The program will be pre sented by Jeannette Beisley and Gene Robinson at 7:15 p. m. Carolina Students Attend IRC State Meeting At Clinton George Callcott, Don Covington, Eric Oppenheimer, and Tom Cham berlain represented the Carolina International Relations Club at the state convention at Presby terian College at Clinton last Fri day. This was the last day of "Polit ical Emphasis Week" at P. C., sponsored by the 1RC. About 50 delegates were present from P. C., Carolina, Coker, Win throp, Lander, Converse, and New berry colleges. Gov. J. Strom Thurmnond spoke on "South Carolina and What It Has To Offer." Films on "The Road to Peace" and "Peace Problems in Germany" were shown, and plans for a simi lar convention next year were an nounced by Ed Kenney, president of the IRC at P. C. Dean Childs Talks On Career Choice Mrs. Arney R. Childs, dean of women; and Miss Viana B. Mc CowI3, head of Carolina's nursing department, spoke to the Rutledge. Rivers high school junior-senior class April 20. Three Carolina co eds assisted them with the pro gram. COLUMBIA DAIRIES Telephone 4-3171 MIIE * * * ICE CREAM 917 Main Street COLU MBIA, . C.e Chorus To State Next University Chorus, under the di rection of Professor Robert L. Van Doren, will make its annual spring tour of the state on May 8, 9, and May 15 and 16. The chorus will present concerts of a varied nature consisting of religious and light selections, in cluding Negro spirituals and folk songs. On May 8, concerts will be given in the Batesburg-Leesville High School at 10:30 a. m.; in Saluda High School at 1:40 p. m.; and in Aiken High School at 8:80 p. m. On May 9, the chorus will appear in Barnwell at 10:30 a. m.; in Walterboro High School at 2:00 p. m.; and in Fairfax at 8?30 p. m. On May 15, performances will be given in - the Florence High School at 10:30 a. 'Im.; in Darling ton High School at 1:15 p. m., and in McColl at 8:30 p. nw On May 16, the chorus will give a concert in the Bishopville High School at 10:30 p. m. The 65-voice chorus includes: Carroll Abernathy, Rock Hill; Margaret Barker, Fairfax; J. M. Blalock, Columbia; Patricia Bird, Florence; Lou Brooks, Aberdeen, N. C.; Preston Brooks, Columbia; Harry D. Bull, Georgetown; Mil. dred Carter, Wilmington, Del.; Ann Carlisle, Hartsville; John Chamberlain, Long Beach, N. Y.; Nancy Clark, Columbia; Hulda Cochran; Mary S. Cockfield, Scran ton; James Crawford, Honea Path; Barbara Derrick, Columbia; Isa belle Douglas, Columbia; Margaret Ann Everton, Barnwell; Eugene Easterling, Columbia; Joan Gay den, Columbia; Hugh Gibert, Co lumbia; B. W. Gibson, New Zion; Bradwell Hamer, Tatum; William Hay, Florence; May Herbert, Pied mont; Rhoda Jane Johnson, Co WATCHES Elgin an( WATI 33.75 Spe WATCH 5.95 tc Any Watch I Can Be These anid Man T HE Cl ARROW is y dhowts *1.25 ny One way to be aura below decks Is to L Made without cre< they're full cut-i teamed with Arrow ARROWs Tour Month lumbia; William Jordan, Greer; Charlbs Jones, Greer; Stewart Lane, Lynchburg; Anna McLaugh lin,, Florence; Thomas McCut cheon; Ervin McLendon, Harts ville; Walter Miller, Columbia; R. M.. Newsome, Ruby; Lawrence Mil ler, Holly Hill; Morris Parker, Little Rock, Ark.; Sybil Patrick, Bowman; Ruth Payne, Palatka, Fla.; Ann Platt, Columbia; James Reagan, Ruby; Marion Riggs, Manning; George Roth, Columbia; Jack Shannon, Columbia; Charles Shelamer, Columbia; Clifford Sim mons, Mt. Pleasant; Jackie Sou therland, Columbia; Jackie Stukes, Davis Station; Thomas Talley, College Park, Ga.; Jean Taylor, Mullins; Sarah Thevenot, Charles ton; William Thomas, Holly. Hill; Gloria Walker, Charleston; Ro berta Wengrow, Allendale; Betty Lou Wilson, Columbia; and Marion Withington, Greenville. Barbara Ann Raffield of Aiken is the accompanist for the chorus. Soloists for the program will' be Rhoda Jane Johnson, mezzo-so prano; Barbara Raffield, pianist; Charles Jones, tenor; William Jor dan, tenor; Jackie Stukes, alto; Carroll Abernathy, bass; and Sara Jane Benson, soprano. - FORMAL WEAR For Rent Wright-Johnston INCORPORATED Men's Clothing, Shoes, and Furnishinge 1330 Main Phone 2-423 WATCue I Bulova CHES Up idel BANDS 14.95 Vot In Stock Ordered y Other Values ~NTEEN our ticket to the Best Seat In The House I t-shirts Si.00 ug o)f complete comfort uy ARROW shortat ~ping center seam, lenty roomy I Ideal T-shirtsl HlIRTS & TIES CMIEFa * SmP4mTS smng