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VOLUME XLV BUSINESS PHONE 4356 CHAPEL HILL, N. C SATURDY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1936 EDITOtlAI. FHOXE 41 SI NUMBER 2 J t TOMS APPOINTED .NEW GLEE CLUB CHORAL DIRECTOR 'Grady Miller Replaced By Well Educated Music Teacher Professor John E. Toms, for merly of Baylor college in Tex as, will replace H. Grady Miller in the University Music depart ment. Professor Toms will di Tect the Glee clubs . and have charge of the vocal work in the department of music. Miller resigned last spring to -accept an appointment as super visor of music and choral direc tor in the schools of Garden City, Long Island, N. Y. Born in Michigan of Ameri can-Canadian extraction, Pro fessor Toms was reared in .musical environment, his father Jl . n i -ana motner ootn Demg musi cians. He possesses a lyric tenor voice, has had wide and varied experience as soloist, teacher, and director of choral music. He is a graduate of Oberlin College and holds his Master's degree from the University of Michi gan. Education After studying voice under Herbert Haroun and Arthur Hackett, Professor Toms began liis choral training under Karl Gehrkens, and sang for three years in the well known Oberlin A Capella Choir. As a teacher of voice, he has liad unusual success with the vo cal organizations which he, trained at Penn college and Cen tral college in Iowa and at Mary Hardin .Baylor college, Belton, Texas. ' On a recent trip to Chapel Hill, Professor Toms was very enthusiastic about the prospects of the vocal work in the Univer sity. Mrs. Toms, also a graduate xf Oberlin, is a violinist and ex pects to take an active part in the musical activities of the com munity. "We feej very fortunate in Tbeing able to secure such an outstanding man," Dr. Glen Haydon, head of the music de partment, commented on the ap pointment. "Mr. Toms has a most excellent record as a singer and teacher. He makes a fine impression and has a pleasing personality, and I am confident that the vocal work in our de partment will flourish under his leadership." WOMEN LEADERS TO MAKE PLANS ., j Jane Ross Sees Busy Year For Coeds Alpha Kappa Gamma, nation al women's honorary fraternity, -will outline plans for an active year the first part of next week, according to Jane Ross, presi dent. The fraternity was started at the University last winter. Chief among the projects it sponsored last year was the organization of the Y. W. C. A. The frater nity also originated and spon sored the first May Day to be ."held on the University campus In addition to these projects the group has worked for a vo cational guidance bureau, ' and through its efforts the beginning of a personnel department for women has been set up. Members of Alpha Kappa Gamma are Jane Ross, Marga ret Jordan, Eliza Rose, Anita DeMonseigle, Louise Davis, Ida "Winstead, and Ruth Crowell. VOCAL DIRECTOR IHH may umii itiffy:-a38iaasa Professor John E. Toms, who replaces Professor H. Grady Miller as head of the vocal work and director of the University I Glee clubs. MEN'S GLEE CLUB PLANS FULL YEAR Singers Book Several Concerts For Year The University Men's Glee club is re-organizing this fall and is planning & full schedule with several concerts booked in prominent towns of the state. .'.The university Glee club is one of the oldest in existence, ana is tne possessor oi numer- ous awards for excellence. Dur-L ing its years of workj the club has sung in all of the prominent towns m xne ast ana m sw J J TTl 1 - 3 J T71 I loureu rmgianu aim r ranee. Frospects Good 4 ... &sszmmmm3&. John Walker, president of theR B. House presided over the club, stated that prospects for one of the best glee clubs in the history of the University were! good. He urged all new students interested in group singing to oin the club, and requested for- (Continued on page four) Comparative Study Of Modern Culture Given This Quarter nnovation in Method of Course Presentation Offered in Literature "The Renaissance," compara- 4-;t Mi--,,-. mK fered this quarter as a new tive in the department of gen eral and comparative literature. The class will be held at 2 p. m. Monday tnrougn Jb naay. Giving an account of the es tablishment of modern Euro pean culture, the course is an innovation in the University's method of course presentation. The history, science, fine arts, literary scholarship, and litera ture of the Renaissance, in Italy, France, Germany, the Nether lands, and England, will bex dis cussed in a series of lectures by different faculty members repre senting the departments that have specialized on distinct phases of European culture. Dr. A. T. Holmes of the French department carries the course through September with lectures on the decay of the mid dle ages and the reawakening of Europe, considering the thought, economical and social life of the period. Dr. J. C. Lyons, also of the French department, in a discus sion of Italian and French Hu manism, precedes Dr. N. B. Ad ams, who lectures on Spanish Humanism, and Dr. Frederich, who is concerned with German Humanism. Dr. Holmes follows this with a discussion of English Humanism. Russell T. Smith, new art de partment head, interrupts this (Continued on last page) New Art Department Head Has Versatile Record To His Credit 4 No Smoking Pete Ivey, director of Graham Memorial, wishes to ask the cooperation of all who attend the coed dance in Graham Memorial to night, in regard to the treatment of the floor and smoking. It is requested that all smoking be done in the lobby as no smoking will be permitted in the main lounge. This dance is in the na ture of a trial affair, and if proper care is taken, it is probable that there will be more held in Graham Me morial, according to the union director. It is the first time in four years that the lounge has been used for a dance. CARROLL SPEARS AT CONVOCATION Dean Officially Opens University Session Facultv members and stu- dentg includmg one of the iarg- est freshman classes in the his- 1, n.i.nAnA fnrrnai convocation exercises in i, in v til 1,1 it-: nciiuui aLLCiiucu uxi i Memorial hau yesterday morning ag the 143rd session of the Uni- I QY.ajf,r WQa ffi,.iolW 0-n0r Dean df Administration program and Dean D. D. Carroll, of the school of commerce, was the principal speaker. Rev. A. S. Lawrence of the Episcopal church opened the ses- sion with the devotional pro- gram after which an introduc- tion of the deans and the admin- istrative nersons nresent was made Care of Body Dean Carroll addressed the larse number nresent sneaking on the body and its care during ,- - - ha oa i,ft,,i.Q TTo fiti.paHpd Continued en last page) elec-AKT' , Tests Aid Freshmen In Continuing Work Social Science, Chemistry, Mathematics Group Give Tests and The social science, chemistry and math departments of the University reached a step this week toward which they have worked for' several years so as to allow students entering the school for the first time to con tinue their work where they pre viously left off. Special examinations were given those freshmen who have had work in social science, chem istry, and math before coming to college. A passing grade on this test qualifies the first year men to omit these courses in his University course and leaves two oppositions: one to take ad vance work in the same subject, or two, to choose a free elective of any subject. A further provision permits those students who have had ex tra work in these courses in a preparatory school to receive credit in the omitted work here at the University. The French and Spanish de partments began this same prac tice several years ago and the English department began a sim ilar project by dividing the classes of instruction into three groups. Russell Smith Pleased with En rollment in Newly Organized Fine Arts School Russell Smith, new head . of the fine arts department organ ized this fall, stated yesterday that he was pleased with the en rollment in. his department and was looking forward to a pleas ant year in Chapel Hill. Smith, whose home is in Con cord, Mass., has an A.B. degree in fine arts from Harvard, and a master of architecture degree from Harvard architectural school. After his graduation, he was awarded a Nelson Robinson traveling fellowship and spent 14 months in Europe studying art galleries, architecture, and working with water colors. Archaeologist For two seasons, he demon strated further his versatility by doing archaeological research in Yucatan, Mex., for the Car negie Institution in Washington. Smith compiled a report from his studies there of the designs and decorations on Mayan tem ples. The new director said that he had spent more time in actual experience with water colors, oils, block nrints. and etchings than he had in teaching. He in- dicated that he hoped to work r;ii v, nQiiT, di0,tyy,oT".c. niui line wui wixiici iiafiuaucia this vear in stasre designing and said he was much interested in drama. Porsnn Wall The fine arts department headquarters will f be located in Continued on last page BUREAU OFPLAYS TO HOLD CONTEST Playwriters To Compete For Several Prizes - - I Announcement has come from Prolessor F. H. Koch's office that the Bureau of New Plays, J! ' i. .n nauonai organization, win i , ... , sPnsor a Piay-wrmng contest wnicn win close uctooer 31. Six prizes of $500 each will be given for the best plays of the following types: human re lations, social conflict, melo- drama, farce,. satire, and char acter. All manuscripts must be accompanied by a recommenda tion from the English, or drama department of the student's col- lege. Graduate students and undergraduates of any univer- sity as well as those who have attended a college within the last three years are eligible to enter the contest. , Fellowships The bureau will also have available annual fellowships of $2500 and scholarships of $1200 which will be given to writers of promise who need financial assistance. : The Bureau of New Plays is an organization directed by The resa Hepburn of the Theater Guild and former Carolina Play- maker, and is being sponsored and financed by a group consist ing of one representative from seven motion picture companies. The discovery and fostering of new writing talent in the theater is the purpose of the bureau. Dr. Koch, founder and direc tor of the Carolina Playmakers, will serve on a group from which the judges of the contest will foe selected. Other nationally known actors, producers, critics, and directors will also serve on the same committee. Further infor mation may be secured from Dr. Koch's office. VERSATILE -V.' V L Russell Smith, who comes to the University to conduct the fine arts department organized last fall and has an enviable rec ord in water colors, architecture and archeology. ADVISERS NAMED FOR DORMITORIES Upperclassmen to Help First Year Men MM II 4 One student adviser for new students is located on every floor of Lewis, Everett, Graham and Aycock dormitories this year. .umpnasizing tne duties as n mm signed to last year's group, the University has instructed the ne wadvisers to acquaint new men with the campus and its va rious organizations. They will also do a limited amount of tu toring. ;:,:,.Last,.YearV-..:.;7 .... Freshmen last year were or ientated by two advisers on ev ery floor of lower quadrangle dormitories. This year, however, it is felt that half that number will suffice. Compensation for their work, which lasts through the spring quarter, will be the adviser's room rent and tuition free. New Advisers Men serving as advisers this year are: Everett, John A. MacPhee, room 118 ; Jim Daniels, 219 ; and Fred J. Allred, a graduate stu dent; in 319. Aycock, John H. Johnson, 118; Bob Magill, 219; Leighton Dudley, 319. Lewis, Ralph Eichhorn, 118 ; Marvin Allen, 219; and Carl H. Kelly, graduate student, 1319. Only two advisers have been chosen for Graham as yet. They are Niles'Bond, 118; and J. Mac Smith, 219. " Rabbi Zeiger Organizes Work On Campus Hilld Foundation 4 Comer Assigns Self Help Jobs To Assist Over 500 Students Part-time jpbs which will en able the holders to help defray their college expenses have just been assigned to 523 different students including some 50 al ternates, at the University for the fall quarter, it was announ ced today by Harry F. Comer, chairman of the self-help com mittee. . This completes all self-help as signments, Secretary Comer said, except for a very few that will be discovered as the fall quarter opens. "In assigning these jobs we have neither discriminated for nor against athletes," Chairman Comer said. "They were placed equal consideration along with other applicants." Continued on last page) UNION SPONSORS DANCE TO HONOR WOMMTONIGHT Coeds Not Yet Invited Asked To Contact Union Director New coeds on the campus will be honored tonight at a dance in the lounge of Graham Memorial. This dance is sponsor ed by the student union, and Jimmy Fuller and his orchestra will furnish the music Blind dates have been arrang ed through Pete Ivey, director of Graham Memorial. Some of the girls who have returned to the University this year will act as marshals to in troduce the new coeds ; but since both men and women are break ing, it is not necessary to know each other, Ivey declared. All Invited All coeds who have not been contacted by a date for the dance are urged to report to Ivey. Some girls' names might have been missed when the list of new registered coeds was drawn up, according to the di rector. Mrs. Marvin H. Stacy, dean of women, who is in charge of in viting the chaperons, announces that the coeds are to return from the dance at 1 a. m. The dance committee orders that no one leave the building during the dance, but the Gra ham Memorial Grill will be open at intermission. Invitations have been sent to representative upperclassmen by Albert Ellis, director of the Dor mitory council, and Margaret Jordan, president of the Wom an's association. Men marshals for the occa sion are Albert Ellis, chief, Niles Bond, Fred Weaver, John Par ker, Peck Hart, Joe Patterson, Reuben Graham, and Pete Ivey. Cheer Practice Head Cheer Leader Hoge Vick requests that all freshmen come to Memorial hall at 5 o'clock this afternoon for the first big yelling practice of the season. Following the meet all interest ed in trying out as cheer leaders should confer with Head Cheer Leader Vick. Phi Assembly Members of the Phi Assembly will get together for the first meeting of this year Tuesday night at 7 : 15 in New East. 'The purpose of the Hillel foundation at the University will be to impart both to Jewish and non-Jewish students a knowl edge and appreciation of the cul tural and religious past of the Jewish people." Making this statement yes terday, Rabbi Bernard Zeiger, local director of the foundation, begins Hillel work on the cam pus. Other Chapters The Hillel has already estab lished 11 similar organizations on college campuses throughout the country. Especially success ful has been the Hillel founda tion at the University of Wis consin. Speaking in connection with the foundation at that col lege, Dr. Glenn Frank, president of the University of Wisconsin, said: "We feel that Jewish stu dents who bring with them the Continued on last page) 1 1 i r i
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