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il PH . m JLAIt THE OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION. Vol. 6. UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA, CHAPEL HILL, N. C, January 1 ltb. NO. 11. TALES OF A TRAVELER, Xwas Trip of the Dramatic Club. "There is a tide in the affairs of men, which, taken at its flood, leads on to fortune.". On the 27th day of December 1897, the sun rose on the tide of the University of North Carolina Dramatic Club, and subsequent events proved indis putably that they took it at the flood. Leaving their homes, where Xmas gayeties were in full blast, (especially in the metropolis of Sel tna, home of the Assistant Mana ger',) the Thespian devotees wended their way, not on foot however, to the hospitable town of Tarboro. The Gods favored those to whom there was afforded opportunity to behold that aggregation of histri onic geniuses, or to put it more tersely, the "perfesh," as we were designated by the scene-shifter at Tarboro V beautiful little Opera House. The performance was not to be. until the next night, so after aiding the "comedian in the as sumption of some startling poses at the Hotel, the crowd dispersed to seek amusement in various (?) ways. At all points on the trip we were treated royally, by, the alumni, es pecially, but all the boys agree that Tarboro has some of the most gen tlemanly, and hospitable alumni to be found anywhere, as typified by Messrs. D.onald Gilliam, Wm. j Clark aud others. Our Tarboro stay Was rendered exceedingly delightful by a dance and banquet tendered us by the tintprV "Wsk Ree" Club, and din ners by Mrs. Rawls and Mrs. Geo Howard. And the young, ladies We were conquered completely,' "we dropped fascinated" with the exception of the Assistant Manager wlm sari f n sa v. distributed mar ble hearts" galore. We played Tuesdav nis-ht to a large and; ap- preciative audience, and left for Wilson Wedensday morning, where other enthusiastic alumni gave us the "Wilson hand-shake." The Dram a fir P.liiVi wi 11 alwavs have nlpnoow- forr1lor f 5rM nf HenrV A. Gilliam who was a such a very sue cessful chaperone and "Tobe" Con nor for their kindness. The Ver satile Gold rendered much material service to us. After a very satis factory performance Wednesday night, we enjoyed an impromptu dance tendered us by the Wilson boys.; Leaving Wilson Thursday afternoon we arrived at Goldsboro before supper, being regaled on the road by a medley of selections from "Mark Meddle." Sometime before courtesy of the a bus decorated White and Blue club all over town. A s-ood sized and appreciative audience that night attested the suc cess of the indefatigable efforts of Mr. Harry Howell '95 in working up a crowd for us. After the play we vere pleasantly entertained at Mr. supper by the Goldsboro boys handsomely in conveyed the The December Magazine. The reappearance of the Univer sity Magazine is a subject for con gratulation. It should be what it announces that it shall be, a pro moter of literarv activitv anion? un- j try dergraduates. The further funct ions of such a periodical, preserv ing of History and keeping in touch with alumni, are indeed important; but these are not without other channels. For the accomplishment of that first purpose, however, to ward which its editors have so wisely bent, the Magazine can find nc substitute. It is a thermometer showing definitely the literary tem perature ot the college. It is rather a tree which tests the soil and also invites cultivation. ' , The December number opens with an interesting account of the Passion Play at Oberammergau and the fif teeuth-century Mystery Play in which it originated lhe development of the religious drama and the influences which shaped it are iuterestingly shown. The tyle is simple and straight for ward and the article evinces t.houp-ht and careful studv of the o subiect. In an historic line we have, from Dr. Battle's pen, some interesting matter nhnut the ooenin? ot the University in 1795. His picture of the unfinished buildings waiting in the rain for students that did not come is very graphic and shows a striking contrast between the Then and the Now. The Physicians in the Conven ion of '61 is also of historic value. Sketches are here given of sixteen men who so served their country as to deserve more than the minor mention heretofore accorded, them. In fiction we are given two very different specimens. Perhaps it is only the slow-witted who are left speculating why "The bilence ot Snowden" was thus named. At any rate the point finally dawns on us all. In incident, with the ex ception of a bloody ball gsame(which by the way, is well described), the story does not abound. Snowden meets a girl, falls in love, plays ball for her as though he were slaying Stocktons tiger, makes a fool of himself on the grand stand and is misunderstood. As sensible a fellow as Snowden is afterward said to be would hardly make such a public spectacle of himself even for a pair of ."serene eyes . aui the merit of the story and there is real merit lies in the subtle hand ling of the comparison and in the sense of humor which pervades the whole. The leading idea appears in the child's circus rapture, and its application to the Snowden epi sode is made with a suggestiveness which is pleasing and artistic. "The Story of the Snow Bird's vri' .... oiinthpr strain. - x nii VvJ v - is a sketch of nature. merit it merely serves as a dispro- portioned setting for the verses which really constitute the body of the sketch. The best of the piece is found in the closing description of the snow bird and his environ ment. A real love and appreciation of the beautiful in Nature is; here shown. . l Book Notices the Editor's Desk and the College Record are well conducted. The College Record is particularly full. There is here an encouraging notice of interest evin ced in the Societies and the Editor s Desk announces that to this renew ed enthusiasm the republication of the Magazine is due. ' asrer Ball Manager Election. The election for Chief Ball Man and subs, took place in the C!liano1 Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The fnllowino- were chosen with out opposition: Chief, F. O. Rog ers, Med., Subs. C. S. Alston '99, J. P. Bunn '99, W. L. Kluttz '99, J. A. Moore '00, C. B. Buxton '99, Geo. Vick '99. ; Rare Entertainment for the I8th. The Athletic Association has been fortunate enough to secure the above date with Mr, A. H. Merrill the well-known elocutionist of Vauder- bilt University. Mr Merrill stands in the fore front of his profession and repre sents all that is best in the platform entertainer. The New York ririb une savs of him 4 'Elocution in his hands is a refined art;" W. J. Rolfe says "His rendering is singularly intelligent, sympathetic and taste ful." H. H. Bovesen, "I .have rarelv seen a finer bit of dramatic characterization." James L. Allen, "Hk reading is as unerriner as the means of attaining it are natural, appreciative and refined. With such testimonials as these the University and village may look frwa rd in at. least one oasis in the .dreary winter period. The Presentation of the Deems Portrait. A painting of Dr. Charles F. Deems has been presented to the University by Mr. and Mrs. Fai son of Faison, N. C. The paint ing was made by their neice Mrs. Williams. It was presented in the Chapel on Wednesday last. Dr. Manning had been selected by the donors to make the presen tation address as he had been a stu- of the University when Dr. Deems was a member of the faculty. The speaker emphasized the va ried attainments, and unblemished ! character of Dr. Deems and gave a short sketch of his life, and labors in North Carolina and New York. He spoke touchingly of the death of Dr. Deems' son who was killed in the Civil War, and in whose hon or the "Deems Fund was estab lished: a worthy monument to the spotless life and unflinching cour age the beloved son. The history of the painting and how the photograph from which it was made, come into the possession of Mr. and Mrs. Williams was re lated. Much of the value of the portrait is derived from, the fact that it is a true likeness ot the great benefactor of the University ; and not a little from the fact that it is the production of a native North Carolinian. Dr. Alderman in behalf of the University and the Trustees re ceived the gift in a few well chosen remarks. He said that the paint- ing should nang in une vnapt-i where the students daily assemble so that they would be constantly reminded of the work Dr. Deems has done and is doing for needy young men of this State, and as they looked upon his portrait they would be inspired by the power ot the noble example to, strike their characters deep in the soil of un selfishness and tireless effort. Continued to fourth page.' The Highwayman. Mr. N. C. Long had an unpleas ant adventure on the road from Durham last Wednesday night Alone in a buggy, when about four w;1pc iViU side' of Durham he was held up by three men. One held the horse while the other two went through his pockets. They got fit.A r1n11ar in tnmiev. Two of the were white and one black. Mr. Long thinks he 'could identify men if he should see them Mv - - again. Hellenlan Prizesv ... . . Two Hellenians will be given for TtJ tinman the best work submitted in each of isasKetcnoi niLuic. ...r. .;. u:rte. SWi. incident, which might be called the ( tne louuwms f" olot of the story has no elementary story; arawing, pucm. eTnnection witthe leading thought j It is desirable tha all work, be in and does not blend. In spite ot its tnree wee . Y. M. C. A. Weekly Notices; The regular weekly meetings will be held in the Chapel begining punctually at 6:45 p. m. The lead ers for the week will be: Tuesday Mr. W. E. Cox. Wednesday Mr. T. 15. Massey. Thursday Mr. J. K. Ross. On Sundav evening Jan. lb, ur. Walter W. Moore of the Union The ological Seminary and one of the foremost Presbyterian Divines in the South, will preach the monthly sermon in the College Chapel. All students will be welcomed to these services. Notice of Tar Heel Meeting. Important meeting of the Tak HEEL board in Math, xvoui" Wednesday afternoon at 4.30. E. K. Graham, Ed. in mei. Mr. Cleophas Allen of the Uni- ... x rri ntl versiny will speaw w u.6. 'Christianity' at the court-nou 7:30." Greensboro 'leiegram 4u ult. 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