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insurance Interviews Sen iors Standard American Life Insur ance Company will Interview on Wednesday, May 6, all senior. in terested in insurance work to be located in South Carolina. They will also interview juniors who are interested in slling in surance port-time. The interview will be held in the school of bus * iness administration. Greenwood To Hear Van Doren Professor Robert Van Doren of the music department faculty wll play a Dedicatory Recital on the new three manual Moller organ in the South Main Street Baptist Church, Greenwood on Sunday, May 8, at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Van Doren has 'been heard in concert throughout the south east and is in constant demand as a recitalist. He is professor of organ at the University and is also organist and choirmaster at Trinity Episcopal Churh. At -the 'Southeastern Regional Convention of the AmerIloan Guild of Organtts, held recently in Co lunbia, ihe conducted the Junior Choir Festival of 500 chtdren. In addition to his duties at the University, Mr. Van Doren has been president of the South Caro linla Music Educators Association for the past two years and also a member of the Board of Directors of the 'Southern Divdson Music Educators Conference. ARE YOU 1 WANTED: 12 Young Men who hi Ambition Neat Appearance Desires to make between S To Work In One of Columbia Floren Charleston If You Have The Ai You May Be One Other. need* To makea Call SU 7-6215 between 14 DoYou 1. Which w mir 0 ~2. Which ol 8. If neithe election fo the" 4. If your;5 The Man Why Symposi c Superjac By DAVID BLEDSOE Feature Columnist The University campus h returned to Earth after being I 3rbit with the Southeastern Spac4 Age Symposium over the weel md. More Space Volunteers Needed Unfortunately, the e n t i r aampus was not in orbit with t0 project. This Space Symposiui idea though, is basically a soun me. A Symposium of this tyl draws credit to the Universil and every student in the Univei sity. The situation was summarize neatly by Captain Campbell -n h final word before the last luncl eon session: "To all .the studen1 who have helped and burned t1 mid-night oil on the project, m heartfelt thanks." "We know that we have nwk mistakes . . . and, in the futu Symposiums, I feel that t* groundwork has been laid." Th is a just and honest self-appraisi as far as it goes, but It doesn go far enough. Looking to the Future The atmosphere at the syn posium seemed to be "look at u we're having a symposium." A most like "Look, Ma, no handal The men who spoke were comp tent authorities in their field, bi they seemed to be laboring undf the handicap of not knowim 'HIS MAN? ive the following Qualifications: Self-Confidence Likes To Meet People 1,20042,000 this summer. he Following Amas: ce Spartanburg Greenville sove Qualifications. if the 12 Selected. not apply. pplication 1:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. Think Guld you consider more essential >y marriage: (A) the mates' intelgncand adaptability? 'these two famous men woul4 prefer to belike: (A) King (B) Ludwig van Beethoven? party's candidate in an vas satisfactory to yo, u (A) not vote, or ()vote Lesser of two evils"? erformanee In a group effort tmujustly criticised, would ettle the score directly with e, or () Ignore It and let decie Its merita? iThinks forl1 im Orbits ently exactly what was expected of them. This situation was abruptly n changed by the appearance of a dynamic young man who put the entire assemblage into focus. This is not degrading the conscientious efforts of some of our own very distinguished flaculty members. The 'Symposium needed a focal e point, a -place on wh'idh to start. Lt. Col. Keegan provided this. d Though not everyone agreed with him, there can be no doubt as to his influence on the proceedings. Work Begins to Orbit d His provocative, often deliber ately needling statements started the people thinking. The panel members began feeling the subject, and finally, the work of the Sym Le posium participants began to jell. y Efforts Wander Into Space It looked as if, for a while, that e the efforts gf the entire Sym e posium staff were going to be lost is in a mass bewilderment. This l would thave indeed been unfortu 't nate, for the Symposium offered, among other things, a chance to see some of our own faculty per form like the scholar they are. A teacher whose student con i- tact is limited to the classroom is at a serious disadvantage. Many students are still expressing agreeably surprised opinions on this score, for many of dur faculty a- -4n particular Dr. Walker, con it tributed greatly -to the successful or portion of the Symposium. 9 High School Interest The most reliable index was in the attitude of the high school delegates. At first, they were mere bodies in a chair. In a re signed manner, they filled space until the meetings were adjourned. Those attending the breakfast were the first to break. They sat through an extremely -long, diffi cult lecture. Professors left, mem bers excused themselves to "attend classes"-and the high school stu dents stayed. Orbit Begins Path In the panel discussion that followed, their interest was held for the first time. They sensed, perhaps better than anyone who worked on the Symposium, the mental confusion that surrounded the talks. Lt. Col. Keegan got the ball rolling, and the members picked it up- and ran. From this comes the real hope of the Sym posium. Let us hope, as Captain Camp bell says, that the groundwork 'is truly laid. It was a good Sym posium . . . by the skin of its few teeth it was a good one . .. the future could hold great promise for more meetings of this type. Next year will tell the story. (A) your ntsedj or(BLrinlyavUe f re very inuend mres choiceeoftfilerhcigarette (A)mourn own taste.i tin e forKhemelvsn ON CAMPUS Professor remarking that the reason none of his students had read an omnibus was that one by Mickey Spillane had not yet been published. Student defining a simple majority as a majority of sim pie people. Co-ed insisting that her room has an echo. Professor reminiscing about the time when he had hair. Discouraged student remark ing that he painted his car him self and that it looks fine at night. Student in new dorm seen bringing a motorcycle up on the elevator and into his room so he could keep it out of the rain. Professor remarking that, for some reason, everybody got sort of upset when he said on a television program that tele vision was a curse to mankind. Student saying that he en joyed exams because of the free coffee given away during them. * . e Professor heard singing to his students %and then remarking that many people have told him that he would some day be a famous singer. . * e Co-eds staying up all night to learn how to cha cha. . . * Student, b e i n g questioned about his study habits, remark ing that he took his breaks before he began studying instead of afterwards. Professor, after announcing a free cut, quipping that he hoped none of his students would demand a refund of part of their tuition because of the cut. Students seen hanging out of a window trying to catch a bird perched on a branch. High school student, visiting before deciding to attend Caro lina, saying that she wanted to make sure that she liked the local radio stations before mak ing her final decision. Professor heard discussing whether boys or girls seem to have worse health on quiz days. Member of "Tiger" news paper staff telling "Gamecock" member that it is easier for them to eat their paper at the Carolina-Clemson ballgame be cause their paper is more digestible. Male student asking co-ed, while on her knees picking four leaf clovers, to please leave some grass on the Horseshoe. TAKE T4 if?AND J 6 . Do you believe that the mi your future mate is primar 3 6. If you were to come unexp a sizable sum of money, w< r bank or invest it and speni mcome, or (B) take a year trvlaround the world? rain, btiours" ) - untrue, or (Bf) invaibyt 8. Would you rather invest w (A) great art, or (B) diamt in your A l [ p, take a moment to really want in your nen and women who hoose VICEROY ... son that it's the one I ng man's filter and a C ONLY VICEROY HAS F ItTER ..--A SMKNSi Look. 3bservatory Yiven USC 3y Alumnus By MARGARET SCOTT Feature Writer Melton Memorial Observatory -a landmark of the Carolina eampus Students of astronomy know it well; others are simply aware of its presence. But everyone knows the familiar sight of the grey building with the strange green dome. Only One in S. C. Observatories and stations cover the world; scientists, as stronomers, and amateurs scan the skies-a source of constant study for man. This is especi ally true during this age of rockets, missiles, and satellites! The state of South Carolina has only one observatory; the same one we all see every day, located on Green Street, facing down Bull. Built in 1928 The observatory was com pleted dn 1928 by architect Car roll Johnson of Columbia. Its dome was designed by R. W. Selou of Middletown, Connecti cutt. In 1926, as building began, James Wilson Hanahan, a Winnsboro attorney whose hobby was astronomy, presented the University with the main ob jective lens of the big telescope now housed dn the Observatory. The lens is a reflector of 16 inches diameter, ground by hand by the lens expert John A. Brashear of Pittsburgh, Penn sylvania. The telescope itself was mounted by the firm of Bausohe and Lomb, Rochester, New York. Through use, it was discovered that the best result from the telescope was obtained with a magnification of 500. Gift to Carolina The Observatory was a gift from Edwin G. Seibels, a loyal and distinguished alumnus of the University (Class of 1881). Seibels stated that it was "a gift from a friend to a friend, in memory of the service, for tune, and life William Davis Melton gave to Carolina." Melton was a former president of the University who died in 1926. The building was promptly named Melton Memorial Obser vatory, in his honor. Presentation Ceremonies At the presentation cere monies on May 25, 1928, Dr. Davison McDowell Douglas, then president of Carolina, accepted the gift. In presenting it, Seibels said to him, "It is my pleasure to give you the keep of this building, and I hope to count on you always as my friend, as I did your predeces VIS FAST QUIZ) YND OUT!*./ meting with r - Ily a matterLA J te? octedly into r uld you (A) L. I only the off to [t never rue? A *"sy''' AC~ *C Familla 'St crush box. A THININO MANS MAN'S TAMTR To The SOUTH CAROLINA'S OBSERVj named for the former Univ< Melton, was given by Mr. Edwii lina. The observatory was ere< for astronomy students ever sit sor." David R. Coker of Hartsville accepted in behalf of the Board of Trustees. Astronomy Courses Astronomy courses have been taught on the Carolina campus for over 40 years. At the time of presentation of the Observa tory, the professor of astronomy was E. C. Coker. Currently, the courses are being taught by Admiral C. F. Martin, who was kind enough to supply the in formation used here. In Constant Use Melton Memorial Observatory is continually in use. On Mon day and Thursday it is used by students in their astronomy labs. Wednesday, it is open to the public, and many visitors come. Special groups are al lowed to come on Tuesday and Friday. McMaster 1 Voice Recitf Dr. Hugh Williamson, director of the department of music at the University, will present Miss Laurens McMaster, Mezzo-So prano, in her Senior Voice Recital in Lieber College this evening at 8:30 o'clock. Miss McMaster is a member of Tri Delt Sorority and Delta Omi cron International Professional Music Fraternity. She is soloist with the University Chorus, a member of Trinity Episcopal Church Choir, and the Columbia Choral Society. Music Accompanist Miss McMaster is the recipient of Euphmia Soholarship, given by the alumnae of the College for Women. She 'is the official ac companist for the department of music, is a member of the Univer sity Artist Series Committee, and is on the Dean's List. Miss McMaster is a pupil of Evelyn Potter Wiflliamson of the department of music faculty. She plans to continue .her study of voice next year at 'the Mozaerteum Aca FOR SUPPE TRY OUR TENDER, Sauted in Butter ai --wi French Frii Ripe Tomato Slice We Have Dining 11 Private Stars! LTORY ... Melton Observatory, -rsity president, William Davis G. Seibels, an alumnus of Caro ted in 1928 and has been used ice. (Photo by Allan.) In astronomy labs, students get a good look at the various stars, planets, and the moon. The spiral stairway leads up stairs to the circular dome where the big telescope is set Up. The dome revolves with the telescope to sight on the object to be viewed. Around the out side of the dome there is a walkway where observers may go to use powerful binoculars. Be Proud Carolina students, be proud! This is the "cultural center" of the State! This building, Melton Memorial Observatory, brings additional prestige to the school. Anyone who has not been in side should certainly do so be fore lie graduates! After all, it is the only Observatory in South Carolina . . . and it's on our campus! Oresents il Tonight demy for Music and Dramatic Arts in Salzburg, Austria. Program The program follows: "Ahm! Mio Cor" and "The Smiling Hours" from "Hercules," Handel ; ''When I Am Laid In Earth," from "Dido and Aeneas," and "Music For Awhile," Purcell; "Mein Schoener Stern," Schumann ; and "Unge duld," Schubert. Also, "Il Pleure Dans Mon Coeur" and "Green," Debussy; "Noeturno De Las Roses," Ponce; "Rhine Legend," Mahler; "A Dream," Grieg; and "V>ce Di Donna 0 D'Angelo," from "La Gioconda," Ponchielli. Also, "Apron of Flowers" and "I'm From Over the Mountains," Irish Folk Songs, Ferguson; "Four Sketches From The Far East": "When Evening Comes," "By Way of Pretext," "Hoping all the Time," and "The Beloved Person," Alberti; "By a Lonely Forest Pathway," Griffes; "Hist Whist," Duke. Bobby Holland will be the ac compan ist. 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