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'Gultuare By SYBIL ANDERSON Editor's Note: The author of this article, after graduating from USC, spent a year work ing In Atlanta and is now back at the University doing gradu ate work. As people ask how I enjoyed my life in Atlanta as a working girl, I find myself consistently giving credit to what Atlanta offers in the "culture" depart ment. I use the word culture gingerly and intend that it shall here con note the entertainment which I considered outstanding. It is not possible to do justice to all the big and Httle names that keep Atlanta's night lights shining 'til dawn. For example Jose Greco, whom I understand was recently at the Domino Lounge. 'Auntie Mame' Sylvia Sydney charmed the audience in her portrayal of "Auntie Mame." I understand she also appeared at the Colum bia Township Auditorium and I was distressed to learn the many complaints from Columbians of not being able to hear. I hud no trouble at all in one of the last rows of the Tower Theatre in Atlanta. Maria Callas appeared at the Atlanta Auditorium last fall and her visit was a source of much comment before and after the performance. In my opinion her voice is not great, Tebaldie she is not, but she offered her Atlanta audience a lesson in stage presence that was beautiful to see. Her equipment was a red stole which she draped and caressed, and a footstool with which she toyed as she toyed with her audi ence, not surprisingly refusing a much begged for encore. Van Cliburn The young pianist Van Cliburn managed to keep his Atlanta date in Javiuary despite a toothache which threatened to disappoint a full house at the Atlanta Audi torium. After viewing his performance I felt very proud that this young man represented us in Russia, for his manner and love of playing were on par with his ability, he willingly offered three encores, and seemed to enjoy them as much as his audience. Summertime brings road shows under the stars at Chastain Park's Amphitheatre, although their ability to open this summer seemed threatened because of last summer's poor attendance record. 'Royfriend' The most outstanding play I saw was "The Boyfriend" and I hope they will be able to get a sufficient number of appealing plays to keep from folding, be eause it is atmospherically a lovely place to spend a hot sum mer evening. Theatre Atlanta, comparable to the Town Theatre in Columbia was a source of disappointment to me but I hesitate to judge, having seen only one perform ance, "The Solid Gold Cadillac." I found myself comparing it in every respect to the Town The atre here and I felt we came out on top. I was not sufficiently * impressed to return. Op era One of the most interesting performances I witnessed was The Consul by Men, 'l which was put on by a local group in a for mer warehouse. They did only two operas last year, the other being Manon Deseaut, but the turnout was prosperous enough to encourage them to repeat both Atana being the cosmopoli tan center of the South and hav ing claimed her inhabitants fi-om all over the United States (rare was the occasion when I met a true native), would naturally af ford tastes for a wealth of varied entertainment and would find it necessary -to meet these needs by suitdale places of performances. Prom the amphitheatre to the "Auditorium she ha. Columbia beat, and expectantly .so, but wouldn't it be wonderful If we could hear and aee -the talent we are fortuna.te enough +o entice The The Chatter Box By EMILY McCUTCHEN Derby day coming up April 23 . . . Old South Ball March 21 and 22. . . Greek week well in progress ... house, parties, anyone . .. snow in March? . . . have you got your application for graduation in .. .. last day . . . stunt nighi two weeks away . .. May Day Coronation.in the Township Auditorium . . . somebody is traveling again, going tc Davidson . . . Gymkhana held last Saturday (driver skill test). SIGMA NU Spring pledging ... celebrating with party ... Saturday night . . . Gibson's Pond . . . Bill Bailey and his Bongo Beaters furnished music for dancing . .. for Janie Brown and. Happy Cotton, Dottie Hardeman and Bill Simpson, Kathy Michelson and Russell Shaw, Ernestine Atteberry and Billy Gillam, Faye Madden and Bennie Pendarvis, Scotty Galoway and Bullet Bradley, Billie Jean Dabney and Bill Berne, Tootie Wolfe and George Bass, and Marbeth Kapp and Jimmy Beleos. SIGMA CHI Houseparty. . . at the beach . . . many talking about the good times had . . . and of course the "did you see" . . . Norma Croswell and Albert Springs, Nanry Martin and Tuffy Taylor, Mary Pearl Harbeson and Lawton Rogers, Emily Kelly and Humpy Wheeler, Doug Geddings and Bert Fooser, Toots Tennison and Mike Quinn, Joy Ackerman and Joe Padgett, Claire Hutto and Bubba McKenzie, Judy Bryant and Don Rutledge, Eleanor Purdy and Henry Crosby, Glenda Trussell and Everett Crafts, Corrine Ives and Ed Martin, Martha Dobbs and Kenny Tomlinson, Nancy Russell and Jim Smiley, and Carolyn Harrell and Bubba Jordan .. . enjoyed a thoroughly delightful weekend. PHI KAPPA SIGMA Phi Kappa Sigma's eight new pledges announced recently are Dave Adam, Bill Blackwell, Speed Christian, Ronnie Fair, Leo Marsden, Henry Philpot, Henry White and Bu ford Williams. KAPPA ALPHA Party . . . just to see the gang . . . which included Mary Hewitt and David Keller, Molly McKensie and Henry Ramseur, Beverly Powers and Glenn Alexander, Marie Fun derburke and De Lorme Roche, Sally Hill and George King, Mary Alice Cloyd and Heyward Douglas, Barbara Anne Thomas and Kelly Nelson. Journey made to North Carolina . . . party time Flynn Bowie, S1sipper Swearingen, Phil Wilkinson, Jim Holman, John Taylor, and Fred Wilcox. Alums . . . returned for weekend . . . Don Bigby, Billy Buyck, Kay Lloyd, Salters McClary, Frank Wannamaker, and Edgeworth Price. PINNING AND ENGAGEMENT Jane Ryon (Pi Phi) and Bill Handel (SX) recently be came pinned. Anna Hurlong of Columbia College received a diamond from John Timmerman, Phi Kappa Sigma. EA TURING THIS WEEK F. F.ONI PrprdR ING! I.ARGE 4 Prepredas only PIGGIE PARK can wil formula batter and our quick cooking to sec Catering Within 75 Miles - 10 Plate Minimum No. 1 No. 2 Fal Term Averages Announced According to the recent com pilation of comparative scholastic averages for the fall term, 1958, Delta Delta Delta sorority had the highest average of all organi zations on campus-etudent body, veterans schools, and social clibs. Pi Beta Phi achieved second place among the sororities, and Chi Omega, -third. Phi Epsilon Pi had the highest average among the fraternities last semester. Phi Kappa Sigma placed second among the frats, and Sigma Nu, third. The grade point averages and how they placed among the sorori ties and fraternities are as fol lows: Delta Delta Delta, 4:134; Pi Beta Phi, 3.966; Chi Omega, 3.732; f- -rth, Alpha Delta Pi, 3.730; fifth, Sigma Delta Tati, 3.657; sixth, Kappa Delta, 3.466; seventh, Delta Zeta, 3.429; eighth, Zeta Tau Alpha, 3.970. Phi Epsilon Pi, 3.179; Phi Kappa Sigma, 3.008; Sigma Nu, 2.981; fourth, Chi Psi, 2.861; fif>th, Pi Kappa Phi, 2.786; sixth, Kappa Alpha, 2.762; seventh, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, 2.723; eighth, Sigma Ohi, 2.621. Ninth, Pi Kappa Alpha, 2.513; tenth, Sigma Phi Epsilon, 2.468; eleventh, Lambda Chi Alpha, 2.297; twelfth, Phi Sigma Kappa, 2.273; and thirteenth, Alpha Tau Omega, 2.263. New Chi Psi Officers And Pledges Told Officers elected for the spring semester of Chi Psi lodge are .James Walton Foster, Jr., presi dent; John Judson McKay, vice president; R a y m o n d Lenoid Thomas, secretary; and Ray Dud ley Williams, Jr., historian. The six new pledges of the lodge are Carter Asbill, Paul Col lins, John Dillard, Bill Hinnant, Albert Randolph Smith and Glenn Sparks. SPE Names Ten Pledges For Semester Dan Donovan, president of Sigma Phi Epsilon, has an nounced a total of ten new pledges. They are Bob .Jama, George Baunman, Glenn Wilson, Bob Drost, Charles Bradley, Tom Drury, Bud Powell, George Epps, Rudy Pasterczyk, and Lee Curry. IUUUujM 10NU CU hi our special Il in the flavor. :lty Delivery. No. 3 efatIon EUE Freda Stokes Mrs. R. A. Dobson USC Spring Auxiliary Is March 13 The University of South Oaro, lina Auxiliary will hold its spring business meeting at 3:30 p.m., March 13 in Russell House. Hostesses are Mrs. DeVere Smith, chairman, Mrs. W. A. Whitesell, Mrs. R. H. Stoude mire, Mrs. DeLos F. DeTar, Mrs. Theodore J. Ledeen, Mrs. Tomlin son Fort, Miss Nancy Burg, Mrs. J. Wallace Craig and Mrs. Wade T. Batson. A coffee hour will follow the business meeting. NOBLE ROMAN @, THIS sPLENDID SUIT oF Dacron & Wool has the fine style characteristics of those tailored by the great Romans of this day. Attentlon is called to a shorter lacket and curved front. It may be tried on at the address of the proprietor. 55.00 BRITTON'S Patty Wilson IFC Greek Week Sponsors Sponsors for the officers of In terfraternity Council during the G r e e k W e e k festivities are: Freda S t o k e s for Heyward Hornsby, president; Patty Wil son for Howard Weeks, vice president; Betty Jo Graham for Jim Foster, secretary; Mrs. R. A. Dobson for Bobby Dobson, treas urer; and Jane Sexton for Jimmy Long, rules chairman. Greek week began last night with a concert featuring lionel Hampton and continues tonight with The Hearts furnishing music for an informal dance to be held at the Township Audi torium. A formal dance with music by Ralph Marterie will climax Greek Week tomorrow. k(By Ot Atkor of "UR "Brdooc HUSBANDS, It has been alleged that coeds go t of finding husbands. This is, of cou I give fair warning that, small an who says such a dastardly thing w be prepared for a sound thrashing Girls go to college'for precisely I to broaden their horizons, to lengt the fount of wisdom. But if, by engaged in these meritorious pursu should pop into view, why, wha What's wrong with that? The question now arises, what husband? A great deal has been wi say character is most important, say appearance, some say educatic The most important thing-bar ni Though he be handsome as Apolk good is he if he just lies around all< .The very first thing to do upon sure he is sound of wind and limb. sweet-talk you, slap a thermometer eyelids, yank out his tongue, rap his ask him to straighten out a horses fails these simple tests, phone for s the next prospect. If, however, he turns out to be pl second most important requiremen1 a sense of humor. A man who can't take a joke is a are several simple tests to find out take a joke or not. You can, for exan his "Mad" comics. Or steal his swii pet raccoon. Or shave his head. After each of these good-nature< shout "April FoollI" If he replies," teenth," or something equally churl and give thanks you found out in til But if he laughs silverly and calls 3 to the next test. Find out whether The quickest way to ascertain his look at the cigarette he smokes. Is it humane? Does it minister tenderla coddle the synapses? Is it a good con bright and friendly and full of dulcee till the heart of darkness? Is it, In short, Philip Morris? If Philip Morris it be, then clasp ti hoops of steel, for you may be sure I mer breeze, kindly as a mother's kiss, And now, having found a man whc blessed with a sense of humor, the oni make sure he will always earn a han nately, is easy. Just enroll him in en For Alter smokers the Philip Morrn boro, the cigarette with better "n Altter amd goodt rich flavor. Soft pe Betty Jo Graham Jane Sexton UY Round gko PW, BoynW "end B." with Cheek.") NYONE? >college for the sole purpose ree, an infamous canard, and I spongy as I am, anybody hen I am around had better he same reasons as nen.d: ien their vistas, to drink at pure chance, while a girl is its, a likely looking husband 's wrong with that? Eh? should a girl look for in a itten on this subject. 8ome ome say background, some n. All are wrong. one-in a husband Is health. aI ud rich as Croesus, what lay accumulating bedsores? mneeting a man is to make Before he has a chance to in his mouth, roll back his patella, palpate his thorax, hoe with his teeth. If he n ambulance and go on to tysically fit, proceed to the in a husband. I refer to man to be avoided. There whether your prospect can pie, clash his tires. Or burn chblade. Or turn loose his I pranks, laugh gaily and But this is February nine ish, cross him off your list ne. 'ou "Little minixI" put him he is kindly. kindliness is, of course, to mild? Is it clement? Is it to the psyche? D)oes it ipanion? Is it genial? Is it t pleasure from cockcrow ie man to your bosom with hat he is kindly as a sum kindly to his very marrow. is kindly and healthy and y thing that remains is to cisome living. That, fortu ginering- o es.u-s.. s Company, make. Mart akin's." New improved eck or flip-ton o. A lo