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In VOL. LXi - NO. 13 University of South Carolina, Columbia, S. C. 2920R WEDNESDAY,OC BE6,17 D edicatic for Fras( By K. WAYNE FORD Staff Writer McMaster College was dedicated Sunday to Dr. Arthur M. Fraser, head of the University's Depart ment of music. The building is now officially Fraser College. The dedication program took the form of a concert presented by three USC musical groups Columbia String Quartet, USC WoodIwind Quintet and USC Choir followed by remarks from the University's president, Dr. Thomas F. Jones. Dr. Jones said, "Long ago, Dr. Fraser had decided what sort of physical plant he needed for his faculty and students. There is evidence of his thinking in every corner of this new facility. Because this structure so attractively reflects his ideas and his ambitions for the department he so ably heads, the Board of Trustees has authorized me to announce that from today, this handsome ad dition to our music department will be known as the Fraser Hall." The facility, designed for rehearsals, recitals and small concerts adjoins the University's music department. Fraser, a native of Canada, Gunman robs two students At least two USC students were robbed at gun point last week on the University grounds. Campus police said that on Wednesday a student was stopped behind the Naval Armory by a man asking for a light. The man then pulled a gun and took the student's wallet. On Sept. 23 a similar incident took place near Sloan College which cost another student $20 and his wallet. Campus police said they suspect that one man is in volved in both incidents and an investigation is continuing. An investigation into the recent break-ins of vending machines is also continuing. George Key, director of campus security, said it is impossible to patrol the entire campus. ''We provide bus service, have student patrols and of course are constantly on the watch. We have been cautioning students who were in dark areas to try to stay on the lighted path.'' Key saId both students were approached in relatively unlighted area. A plan for additional lighting on the campus is still on the drawing boards. n Sunday Ir College came to USC from Alabama College in 1963. At the time of his arrival there were 52 majors in music. There are now 240 including graduate students. He served as conductor of the Columbia Philharmonic Orchestra from its founding in 1964 until this year. A graduate of the University of Manitoba, Canada, Fraser has master of arts and doctor of education degrees from Columbia University. A University official said, "Dr. Fraser has made this department what it is. He developed a good choir and instrumentalist, because he stands for excellence." Dr. Jones said the program was an excellent example of what the music department has ac complished. ECO 70's s picket in G A group of students will travel to Greenville on Thursday, Oct. 7, to* protest the killing of the North Pacific Fur Seals. The group will picket outside the Greenville Municipal Auditorium, where Fouke Fur Co. will be holding its semi-annual auction. The students will leave the Russell House at 7 a.m. and expect to return by noon. The demonstration is sponsored by ECO 70's, and all students and faculty are invited to participate. The reasons for the picket are twofold 1) to protest the slaughter of the seals, and 2) to encourage support of the Harris-Pryor Bill (S1315- HR 6558). Fouke Fur Co., which is the major processor of the skins, says that the method of killing is humane, but ECO 70's states unequivocably that no method is humane - the killing itself is inhumane. The seals are driven iiland and herded into groups of five or six, at which time they are struck on the head by a wooden instrument which is about three times the length of a wooden baseball bat. "There is also a two-year backlog of skins, but that doesn't prevent the Federal government from wanting to make its annual kill of 40,000 seals," said Scott Holtzclaw, president of ECO 70's. The Harris-Pryor, which will be named the Ocean Mammal Protection Act if it is passed, wili prevent any person or agent of the United States from killing ocean mammals. It will also prevent the import of ocean mammal by products, whether finished or raw, into the U. S. and the U. S. is the major market in the world for sealskin coats and other articles that come from mammals. The U. S. Senate Commerce Committee had scheduled hearings on the Harris-P.ryor . Bt. . to hegin on Oct. 8 which would Dr. Jones ponsoring reenville have coincided with the auction. However, the hearings have tentatively been rescheduled to begin on October 18. "We hope to educate the public on this vital issue, through our demonstration, and we hope everyone will write Sen. Warren G. Magnuson, chairman of the Senate Commerce Committem and their Congressmen Senators," Holtzclaw said. The "Peanuts" gang will be on the i Hall beginning a week from tonig Theatre presents "Your're a Gooc Brown" Oct. 13-16. L.eft to right ar Lucy. Don .Jnhnson na i nus, Jmm Student Senate resolution lauds Jones' achievement The Student Senate passed a resolution last Wednesday by acclamation in support of Dr. Thomas F. Jones, president of USC. The resolufion was sponsored by senators Koger Bradford, Gene Gaillard, Garry Latimer, Rita McKinney, Clinton Sloan and Bobbie Thbmasson. It was signed by SGA President Harry Walker and Vice-president Jullianne Still, Monday. A RESOLUTION in support of Dr. Thomas F. Jones, President of the University of South Carolina. WHEREAS; the University has witnessed enormous physical growth in the last decade, and WHEREAS; the academic climate has been improved immensely in the last decade, with specific reference to the quality and distinction of the faculty, diversification of educational opportunity, and classroom facilities, and WHEREAS; the University is continuing to grow and is rapidly developing a formidable reputation as a univer sity, and WHEREAS; Dr. Thomas F. Jones has provided the leadership and educational expertise so vital in recognizing these objectives BE IT RESOLVED that the Student Senate of the University of South Carolina acknowledges the out standing record of Dr. Thomas F. Jones and fully supports him as President of this University. SGood Man Charlie Brown" tage of Drayton Brown, Jim Blanton as Snoopy, Mike Luques as ht as the USC Schroeder and Judy Howle as Patty. Tickets are $1 I Man, Charlie for students, faculty and staff and may be reserved at e Gal. 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