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Block C SPONSOR PICTURES: The pe held at the Jefferson Hotel Wednes, Mary Alice Ilrazell for Carl Brazell Frank Ellerbe, secretary; lower, lef Itob)erts, treasurer; and14 jo Annle Fr No picture for Don Whetstone, vice NeedAGi It Might B Since most boys have a certain amount of trouble buying gifts for girls, especially during Christmas season, here are a few suggestions to help them with their shopping. First try to get an idea of what the girl wants. If you know what she likes, you will find your prob lem much lighter. If you plan to buy clothes make sure you know what size she wears. If you don't want to worry about sizes and such; you can al ways buy perfume. There are very few girls who would not like to have a new bottle of perfume or a cosmetic set. A cashmere sweater or sweater set will always please a girl. .Jewelry is a very good gift also, especially if it is engraved. Music boxes, jeweled swveaters, jewelry boxes are unusual and pleasing gifts. Gifts for boys are nearly limit ____ less. There are numerous neces sities, as well as luxuries, that can be given. Clothes are always needied. Socks and ties are thought to be un appreciated, but these items, selected wvith a little thought into the boy's personality, are always welcomied. Select one of the con servative ties, or a pair of the not -so-glaring argyles. Sweaters are' alwvays needed, and ap)pre ciated, if they are of colors that wvill look wvell op the wearer. If you (14 not know wvhat colors to select, inquire of the receiver. * Shirts are a dlefinite necessity, and1 the varieties to choose from are many. In (dress shirts, notice the collar style that is worn, and give a style that is the same, or similar. Many boys wear certain collar styles and (do not like a change. Also, if you are giving a pastel-colored1 shirt, notice the color of his suit, and select a color that looks well with it. Do not select colors or collars indiscrim inately, hut observe before buy ing. Sport shirts have many style varieties and almost any kind Is sure to please. If in doubt about a selection, give something similar to those that he already has, or has expressed an interest in. Vests are also making a come back, as they (do in the spring and fall seasons. Select something to contrast with his favorite sports jacket for casual wear. Jewvelry is a welcome item. Many boys like unusual cuff links Tobey'S [las Annu; )nxor$ for the Block ( fall dance day night were: Top, left to right: , president; Caroline Robinxon for t to right: Sarette Flake for Fred unklin for I,arry Counell, historian. president. Ft Idea? Here and tie bars, but never buy them for themselves. Select something new and different, such as the wood links or the double links that are appearing. New stud sets for evening wear is a novel idea. This can be combined with a new bow and cummerbund. A nice stud box is a different idea. A place to keep these cuff links and collar stays is needed by most boys. A new watch band can fulfill that gift need. New, stimulated leather expansion bands are now on the market and are inexpensive. That man might also be interested in a key chain, either gold or silver. A shoeshine kit or comb-and brush set might be the t hing that he needs. Perhaps he needls a dopp kit for his shaving things. They are available with zipper or snap-to-tops, either unfitted or with soap)- andl toothbrush-holders. Give him a big bottle of shaving lotion in a goodl brand. Or make it a box of soap1 with a wvoody, masculine smell. There are always the standIard gift items, such as Pen andI peneil sets, cigarette lighters, travel alarm clocks, p)ortable radios, catmerais or luggage. Boys need luggage as well as girls. Alter this by giving a pair of binoculars, if he is interested in hunting or traveling. I Zorma/ We I ~ Men's Clothing, Shec and IFurnishuings ARROW C 1209 G 1631 G Quality 3-Hlour C 1-Day L Press Whi] IIts 2 or mior Stulta 1-day st Snits 2.duny st Ftl Dance The Block C Club held its an nual fall dance at the Jefferson Hotel Wednesday night. Music was furnished by Dean Hudson and his band. It was a campus wide affair which lasted from 8 til 12. The Block C Club is open to let termen in the three major sports, baseball, basketball, and football, and to track lettermen. The mem bers are voted in and have to un dergo an initiation. The officers of the Block C are: Carl Brazell, president; Don Whet stone, vice-president ;Frank El lerbe, secretary; Fred Roberts, treasurer; and Larry Gosnell, his torian. Design Of Maxcy Brotherhood Pin Is Announced Maxcy Brotherhood has selected a pin for its members, Ernie Lane, president of Maxcy Brotherhood, has announced. The design for the pin is black shielded with p white gold border, gold lettering of entwined "M" and "B." A triangle has the symbols of liberty, equality and fraternity in its upper left corner; a hand clasp of friendship in the upper right hand corner, and a small clear stone at the bottom. Brotherhoods Plan Dance Tomorrow Maxcy and McBride Brother hoods are having their annual e 1 o s e d, Independent Christmas dance tomorrow night. The dance is being held at Club 21 on north Main street. The informal dance will be en tertained by the Roy Haymond or chestra, a local group, from 8 until 1 a. m. Dancing will be cabaret style. Maxcy President Ernie Lane will present Mrs. Clyde Winn of Rock Hill, Maxcy sponsor for the r;arniet and Black, with a Christ rnas present at the dance. Ray May, McBryde president, will present the Brotherhood's 'lponsor, A ubry Wilson, Columbia college junior from Bishopville. 1330 MAJ.N ST. f 2f LEANERS erVais erVai8 Always leaning lundry e-.U-Wait e $ .36 cach rvice $ .90) rvice 5 .72 Christmas AstronomiE The mystery of the Chris men to Bethlehem, has .nev astronomers interesting mate C. F. Martin, professor of believes the star to have bee: denly becomes extremely bright, transcending all other physical ca tastrophes in greatness. According to "Astrophysics" by Russell, Dugan and Stewart, the immediate cause of such a cata clysm appears to be a tremendous development of energy, somewhere beneath the star's surface, which heats the steller gases to such a degree that they expand violently into space in all directions. The release of the energy might be precipitated by the collision of the star with a small wandering body with the result that an ex tremely bright star suddenly ap pears in the heavens. Professor Martin refers to the second chapter of the gospel ac cording to St. Matthew: "Where is He that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen His star in the East,, and are come to worship him . . . Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, inquired of t hem diligently what time the star appeared . . . When they had heard the king, they de parted; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the East, went before them, till it caie and stood over where the young child was." The three wise men who came from Persia or thereabouts to con sult with Herod are believed to have been well informed as to the position of bright planets and bright stars in the heavens. Their knowledge of celestial bodies was probably sufficient to enable theni to identify easily the planets Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn and the very bright star Sirius. But regarding these references to the Bible it appears that they were confounded by the sudden appear ance of a very bright star in the East, an d were unable to identify it. It is not likely that this star could have been mistaken for a comet, for a comet usually has a M h GA LUCKIES TM OA.T.co. PROnUCT Star Poses al Mystery tmas Star, which led the wise 3r been solved, but it offers rial for speculation. astronomy at the University, i a supernova, one which sud bright head and a nebulous tail. Nor is it likely that it could have been a fire ball ,as a fire ball re mains in the sky for only a few seconds. In November, 1572, an extremely bright star suddenly appeared in the constellation Cassiopeia and became as bright as the planet Venus for many months and then gradually grew fainter until 16 months later it was invisible to the naked eye. This was a supernova and there are many other examples of the sudden appearance of bright stars in the heavens. So the Christmas star is believed to be a supernova which suddenly appeared in the southeast. The fur ther reference in the Bible is that when the wise men left Herod t.ney saw that the star went before them until it stood over the young Child's birthplace. It is natural that due to the ro tation of the earth this star ap peared to move westward, accord ing to Prof. Martin. When the wise men saw it after their conference with Herod it is believed that it was in the direction of south and about on the meridian of their position. As it is estimatd that Bethle hem was about due south of their position, this would place the star over Bethlehem and their traveling toward it would bring them to where the child was. Texas School Spirit The Alpha Chi Omegas at the University of Texas really take their school spirit in a big way. Not only (lid the sorority burn red candles in support of their favorite team, but they also set their li brary on fire. Some say it was an accident, but The D)aily Texan said, "We like to think it was simply over exuberance of school loyalty. They should receive a reward for their efforts . . . possibly a gold-plated fire extinguisher. IE ! LUCKY WHAT'S THIS? For solution, se 28 prgaha i /l Unv fFlor TI BETTER -4 GO BOWLING For Entertainment and Health CAPITOL BOWLING CENTER 1212 Marion St. Phone 2-1567 Wonderful things happen when you wear it I i r" The inevitable choice for the special occasion-because a fragrance is as memorable as the gown you wear. Per fume from $3; de luxe toilet water and dusting powder, each $1.75 (all plus tax). Created in England, made in U.S. A. Yardley of London, Inc., 620 Fifth Avenue, N. Y.C. DROO DES! THERE'S NO GETTING AROUND IT-Luckies taste ht. better. And there's no getting around that thing in the Droodle at left, either-the D)roodle's titled: Lucky smoker with bum seat at football game. Poor guy is really up against it. 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