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Tea Dai Book Review '48 In '48'] Are Just Se "Here is a well-written com pendium of poems that offer in spiration and information." "In each one, Dr. Hamilton has at tempted to catch the mood of that state and cleverly tucked in some line of local color, epochal inci dent, vivid depiction of land scape, flower, personal sentiment, character and current topic and imbued them with homely philos ophy." "These state poems are sure to be quoted far and wide ..." The preceding statements were printed on the leaflet of Charles G. Hamilton's recent book of poems entitled-48 in '48. The book includes a poem for each of the 48 United States. These poems are mostly written in blank verse, describing the tone and color of American history and legend. Dr. Hamilton has attempted to write a set of lines--we cannot call them poems for they are not about the history of each state. With his limited knowvledge of them, he has only concocted a mess wvhich is not informative and certainly not inspirational! One could read a history textbook and be more informed andl more in Fash ions For Men The new tri-colored stripes ap pearing in dress shirts are making in-roads into the realm of fashion in men's clothes. The trn-colored striped tie in with the Ivy League fashions now aking an appearance in the 'uthern and eastern colleges. The shirts are cut to the' tapered look that is a must in the new school of fashion and the narrow pin stripes lend to that trim, slim appearance. The stripes come in nearly all colors, and the shirts are made in nearly all collar styles. They are also available in French or plain cuffs. The cool weather has brought ~I9ut many styles of sweaters, but by far the most popular style appearing this year is the wool crew-neck, in the varying shades of grey. The crew-neck is avail able in other colors, but the grey shades seem to be closest to the tastes of the pundits who dictate masculine apparel. Topcoats, too, have made their appearance with the cold weather, and while various styles andl eolors arc seen, here too, certain styles stand hea(i andl shoulders above the many others that are making their appearance. The two most popular fashions so far this fall are the blue-gray military-cut topcoat that was so popular on campus last year, and the ragland box-style topcoat in varying shades of grey and light brown with light overplaid stripes or rice Set Poems t Of Lines spired than by reading Dr. Hamil ton's book. Moreover, the local color, vivid depiction of landscape, etc., are so set in the blank verse that only the most learned could possibly understand the theme of the lines. The legend is trite and hackneyed. As for quotations being taken from the book, they undoubtedly will be, but not necessarily by the natives of the quoted states. For example: "Be sure your sin will find you out the Mexican war the wages of sin is California," "and Colorado comes into its name and human flesh again is lightly priced and rifle bullets pierce the heart of Christ," and "No peace I find with Georgia on my mind." We are not able to agree with Dr. Hamilton's publishers about their statement, and we -quote, "His excellent writing has always stirred favorable comment, and wve know his 48 in '48 wvill be wel comedl and recognized as a book of lasting value which wvill be treasured by every lover of poetry; and place Dr. Hamilton high on the list of American writers and poets." As a whole, the book is a poor piece of literature and wvill find harsh criticism from all p)arts of the United States. - Barbara HIawthorne Ivy Leaguers Think They Are Superior Men who go to Ivy League colleges are "naturally superior" to their less fortunate associates in other schools, according to Henry Morton Robinson (Colum bia '23) in the November issue of Holiday Magazine. In one of three articles devoted to the Ivy League schools (Har vard, Yale, Penn., Princeton, Co lumbia, Dartmouth, Brown and Cornell), Robinson asserts that the "educational rabbit-warrens knowvn as state universities" and the liberal-arts colleges not in the Ivy League would "democrati,ze" the B.A. Degree by bringing it dowvn to the level of a vaccination certificate. "Ivy colleges cling to the somewhat mystical notion," he continues, "that a candidate for the 800-year-old dlegree of Bac ealaureus in Artibus shall be, among other things, a person of marked intellectual promise." Robinson states emphatically that he exp)ects to receive some mean letters as a result of the article from "the loyal sons of Turpentine Tech and Moline Sub normal." He even p)rints, in adl vance, an excerpt from these let ters, as follows: " 'Your article was mighty saddlening to one like me who missedl schooling in the Ivy League. I almost cried out loud while driving my Cadillac to the bank'* " For Toi * * * SPONSORS .,. . The sponsors for the Sigma Chi ten danec to be held tomorrow after the homecoming 'ame from 5 p.m. 'til 8 p.m. at the Jefferson Hotel are, left to right: Aimee Reese for Sterne Bolte, con :ul; Patsy Talbert for Don Clark, iro,consul; -Catherine McClain for Jerry Banuknight; Janice Suber for Rob MeNair, magister; and Ann Estridge for Mike Lovejoy, tribune. * * * Sig Eps Invite USC Sororities To Dessert Dance The Sig Eps invited the Pi Beta Phi Sorority over to their lounge Thursday night of last week after supper for what they hope will be the start of an anending series of informal fraternity-sorority get togethers on the Carolina campus. Sealtest, Stan Kenton and Jackie Gleason provided the background as new acquaintances were made and old ones renewed. Sigma Phi Epsilon intends to entertain a different sorority each Thursday night from 6:30 to 8:30.1 This week they have invited Chi Omega. Known elsewhere as "Dessert Dances," such functions have be come as much gf the social scene at other colleges as the annual round of fraternity formals. Sigma Phi Epsilon hopes this soon will be the case here at Carolina. Sigmva Chi Activates, Pledges Sigma Chi fraternity recently init iated1 inIto active membership and( pledge.d several men. The fol lowing are the actives: Henry Al len, Sandy Bryant, Gene Griffith, Elmuo Hoffman, Roy Pursley, and Murphy Lemmon. Those wvho were pledged by the fraternity are: Bill Andress, Fox buoro, Mass.; .Johnny Parks, Myrtle Beach; and Conwvay Snipes, At laniita. Delta Zeta To Sponsor Pledge Dance The pledge class of Delta Zeta is giving a camp)us-wvide record (lance for the pledges of all the social organizations on campus on. Thursday, November 17. The in formal dance wvill be held in the auditorium of Russell House, fromi 7:00 p. nm. to 11:00 p. m. Re freshnments will be served. Church Calendar Canterbury Club, Wednesday, November 16, 6:30 p.m.-Talks on topics in preparation for RE Week. Baptist Student Union, Monday, November 14-Deputation to Cita dtel; Tuesday, November 15, 1 p.m.-Luncheon at Student Cen ter; Wednesday, November 16, 7:15 p.m. -- Vespers, Discussion Group in preparation- for RE Week. Westminster Fellowship, Wed nesday, November 16, 6 p.m. Rev. Claude Evans will speak on "Why Wnen vePreudice." norrow Sigma Chi Holds Dance At Jefferson Sigrpa Chi fraternity will hold t P tea dance from 5 p.m. til 8 p.m. tomc'row after the homecoming game. The dance is campus wide and is to be held at the Jefferson i Hotel. Tony Torre and his orchestra will play. This is the second year that the Sigma Chi's have sponsored this event. , The officers for the fraternity this year are as follows: Sterne Bolte, consul; Don Clark, pro consul; Jerry Bauknight, annota tor; Bob McNair, magister; Tom my Davant, quaestor; Mike Love joy, tribune; James Thomasen, historian; Bill Owen, social chair man; Charles Baker, assistant edi tor, and Roy Pursley, kustos. SPECIAL to All Caroli Men's Shoes Half-Soled. Men's Shoes Full-Soled, Ladies' Shoes Il GEORGE'S SI - 710 Har( COPELAND 1409 Maji Sport Coats Slacks Wonderful things happ The inevitable choice for the fragrance is as memorable as fume from $8; do luxe toilet each $1.75 (all plus tax). Cr< U.S. A. Yard1ey of London. Inc Wyatt I sGU At Student] The student branch of the kmerican Pharmaceutical associa ion held its first business meeting -ecently. Mr. T. D. Wyatt, chief Irug inspector of South Carolina, ecretary of board of pharmaceu ical examiners of South Carolina, nd immediate past chaifman of he house of delegates of the kmerican Pharmaceutical associa ion, spoke to the group. His topic vas the "Ethics of Pharmacy." Tobey's PRICE ra Students Rubber Heels $2.50 Rubber Heels $3.50 aif-Soled $1.50 IOE REPAIR len St. COMPANY Street $29.50 & up $9.95 & up en when you wear it I pecial occasion-because a the gown you wear. Per Nater and dusting powder, eated in England, made in ,620 Fifth Avenue, N. Y.C. est Speaker Branch APA Officers of the organization for this year are: Bobby Scott, presi dent, senior; Bill Alwood, vice president, senior; Billy Cliffton, secretary, junior; and Herbert Holmes, treasurer, junior. The Meditrina Society, organized in 1945, is the pre-nursing organi zation on the Carolina campus. Philip. -made for mod Enjoy the fresh unfil ered flavor of this new cigarette-now in the smart new red, white and gold package. Max Shulman's column - "ON CAMPUS" in this issue, for the full, exciting story. R-egular.or King Siz (Authorof ""J SCHULTZ IS A MANY Beppo Schultz, boulevardier, man, bon vivant, hail fellow w4 can college man - smokes today "Why do you smoke today's hey?" a friend recently asked "I smoke today's new Phil Beppo, looking up from his 2 double overhead camshaft Bri are new." "New?" said the friend. "Wi "I mean modern-up-to-dat< breezier living," said Beppo. "Like this 2.9 litre L-head I camshaft British sports car?" "Exactly," said Beppo. "She's a beauty," said the fi car. "How long have you had I "It's a male," said Beppo. "Sorry," said the friend. "H "About a year," said Beppo. "Have you done a lot of work4 "Oh, have I not !" cried Bepp and rockers with a Rootes-typ< the torque with a synchromesh with a double side draft carbul "Gracious!" exclaimed the f: "I have replaced the hood wil "Land o' Goshen !" exclaimed "I have replaced the gasoline "Crim-a-nentlies !" said the I "And I have put gloves in the,: My, you have been the busy oi be exhausted." "Maybe a trifle," said Beppo "Do you know what I do whi "Light a Philip Morris?" Be "Oh, pshaw, you guessed !" s "But it was easy !" cried B the eyelids droop and the mus depleted, what is more natura Philip Morris in the red, white "A bright new smoke in a br friend, his young eyes glistenir "Changed to keep pace witl clared Beppo, whirling his arms more relaxing cigarette for a leisure and broader vistas and Now, tired but happy, Beppo a1 and smoked for a time in deet the friend spoke. "Yes, sir," he "You mean my 2.9 litre I-he head camshaft British sports ci "Yes," said the friend. "How "Well, I don't rightly know, starter." The neakers of Philip Morris, wcho that wnhether you're in. a seek new Page Five German Club Plans Dance The German Club will hold its fall dance on December 15 at the Columbia Hotel. Music will be furnished by Elliot Lawrence and his orchestra. The officers are as follows: Tom Cooper, president; Bill Wes ton, vice-president; Leon Daniels, secretary; Joe Welsh, treasurer; Frank Ellerbe, assistant treasurer; Buddy Kennedy, senior leader; and G. 0. Wilson, junior leader. 3W Morris gentle ern taste - PHILP MORRIS Inc NEW YORK SPLENDORED THING raconteur, connoisseur, sports '11 met -in short, typical Ameri s new Philip Morris Cigarettes. new Philip Morris Cigarettes, Beppo Schultz. ip Morris Cigarettes," replied 9 litre L-head Hotchkiss drive tish sports car, "because they _at do you mean-new?" s-designed for today's easier, [otchkiss drive double overhead asked the friend. iend, looking admiringly at the w long have you had him?" on him?" asked the friend. . "I have replaced the push rods supercharger. I have replaced I have replaced the tachometer -etor." riend. h a bonnet," said Beppo, the friend. with petrol," said Beppo. riend. glove compartment," said Beppo. e!" said the friend. "You must with a brave little smile. n 'm tired?" asked the friend. ppo ventured. Aid the friend, pouting. Bppo, laughing silverly. "When :ulature sags and the psyche is i than to perk up with today's and gold package?" ight new pack!" proclaimed the Lg with tears. today's changing world!" de in concentric circles. "A gentler, sunnier age, an age of greater more beckoning horizons!" id his friend lit Philip Morrises , silent contentment. At length said, "he certainly is a beauty." ad Hotchkiss drive double over Lr ?" asked Beppo. fast will he go?" said Beppo. "I can't find the e0a. Uilan..:s brinug yes tis clumun, assure you sport a ero the oll fansily ..dwn, e- geunda Paulip A-as