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RESERVATIONS FOR ROOMS MUST BE MADE THIS WEEKahfosomanALENDA LUX UBI ORTA LIBERTASVol. XXIIDAVIDSON COLLEGE, DAVIDSON, N. C., MAY 10, 1935Men Appointed To Management Of PublicationsName Business Manager Of^ The Davidsonian, Yowl, QuipsAnd Chanks CHOSEN BY 35-36 BOARDMorrow, Tayor, Grimes Respecively SelectedIn recent appointments by the Publications Board, Prosser Morrow was selected as business manager of The Davidsonian, Mai Grimes business manager of the Quips and Cranks, and Mills Taylor business manager of the Yowl.The names of the men for each of these positions were recommended by the editors and business managers of cash publication.The following men were selected by Prosser Morrow to serve as junior members of the Davidsonian business staff: Charles Mauze, Bill Swop, and Bob Vance, circulating managers; Hoke Robinson, advertising manager; Bill Hill, collection manager; and Bill Dey-erle, assistant business manager.Men eligible for these positions were those rising juniors who, during two years of service on the paper, have shown interest and the ability to carry on their work.Mills Taylor has chosen the followingsing juniors as his assistants on the business staff of the Yowl: Dan Franklin, Marshall Sanford, Lawrence Hill, Henry Mills and Howard Dyer. The junior members of the Quips and Cranks will not be chosen until sometime during the summer.Prosser Morrow was chosen as business managers for the following group. J. B. Goslin, Val Castles, Tom Ross, and J. S. McMullen. His home is in West Point, Oft., he is a member of Kappa Sigma society fraternity, Scabbard and Blade Military fraternity, and Gamma Sigma Epsilon, Chemistry fraternity.♦Mai Grimes was chosen over the following men: Cokey Branton. Dick Hayworth; Dan Griffin, and Bob Lindsay. Grimes is from Lexington and is a member of Kappa Sigma society fraternity and the Country Gentlemen.The men eligible for business manager of the Yowl were Dave Herring and Jim Knox. - Lamont Brown’s election to the editorship of the Davidsonian made him ineligible for this selection.Mills Taylor lives in Wilmington and is a member of Pi Kappa Phi society fraternity. He is also a member of the Student Council and a junior manager of the track team.0. D. K. Initiation Will Be Held Monday Night. Formal initiation into the Delta Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa of the sixteen men tapped recently in the annual spring tap-day ceremony will be held on May 13 at 6:30 P. M.Following the initiation, a banquet will be given in the Banquet Hall of Chambers for the new and old members of the O. D. K., and the members of the faculty.Those who will be initiated at this time are: Prof. F. K. Fleagle, Capt. J. P. Grey, Duke Glasgow, Charles Harris, John Newton, James Morgan, William Ravenal, James Simpson, Joe Wadsworth, Lamont Brown, Carlton Chapman Harvey Glass, Martin Barnett, Henry Cathey, Robert Lindsay, and Cole Windham.Dr. Ruark Lcdurcs HereCarolina Physics Professor Speaks On “Building Stones Of MatterDr. Frank Graham ToUpper Classes Hold Elcdions For GraduationSpeak MondayAtheletic Day Will Feature President Of University Of North CarolinaPresident Frank Graham of the University of North Carolina will deliver the principal address of the Athletic Day program to be held in the Chambers Building auditorium at the regular chapel period on next Monday morning, May 13, according to an announcement made by Captain Norton' G. Pritchett, Director of Athletics.Due to previous engagements made by Dr. Graham, the date of the observance of this day has been of necessity changed from Tuesday, May 14. However, the program will be the same. In addition to the address, there will be awards of letters earned by participation in spring sports. Certificates will be given to all those earning their letters for the first time in anv particularGordon Brown Is Elected Permanent President of Graduating ClassWEEKS ALSO HONOREDHunter, Windham, Griffin Lindsay Are Junior MarshalsDr. Arthur K. Ruark, head of the Physics department at the University of North Carolina, spoke to an audience of about 200 students last Monday night in Chambers Auditorium on the subject: “Building Stones of Matter.”His lecture which began shortly after, dealt principally with the muclear side of matter—protons, electrons, positrons, photons, deutrons, and neutrons. It embodied a scholarly treatment of the principles of underlying the cosmic ray, the alpha ray and the beta ray.Dr. Ruark’s lecture was made elearer by the use of slides projected upon the back wall of the stage. These demonstrated by photograph, drawing, and design, the finer points of his lecture.He began by dealing with Hydrogen, the simplest of atoms, and proceeding to take up the more complex ones step by step. He showed diagrams of several experiments that have been performed recently, dealing with the charges of atoms etc. He also pointed out the presence of alpha, beta, and gamma rays. The story of their discovery and their widespread existence.Several slides were shown depicting apparatus used to produce large electrical charges for the purpose of studying the behavior of such rays.The action of certain rays in different gases and also in unusual elements was shown.He concluded by telling of the experiments of several leaders in this field and the possibilities for future development along, these lines of nuclear chemistry.This lecture, under the auspices of the Faculty Committee on Public Lectures and sponsored by the* Physics and Chemistry departments, was previously scheduled for early March, hut was postponed.Although this is Dr. Ruark’s first year at the university, he is the head of the Physics department there and has long been prominent in scientific fields, being in great demand as a lecturer on scientific subjects.Before his connection with the University of North Carolina, he was a research worker in the Mellon Institute of Industrial Research and lectured on Physics at the University of Pittsburgh.(Continued on Pa^r 6, Col. 1)G. II. Brown was elected permanent president of the Senior Class and K. D. Weeks the Marshall in the recent voting of the Senior Class; the Alumni Council was also elected and the junior►Class elected tlicir marshals.The following men were automatically elected to the Alumni Council because of the positions they held. “Skip” Brown, President of Student Body; K. D. Weeks, Editor of 'flu* Davidsonian; Walter Sprunt, President of the “V*’ Cabinet; A. J. Potter, President of Athletic Association: and Fred McPhail, President of the .Senior Class. Duke Glasgow, Bill Ravetiel, Hugh Yclvertou, and Bob Smith were also elected to the Alumni Council.\V. B. Hunter, Cole Windham, Dan Griffin and Bob Lindsay were elected as the Marshals for the Junior Class.Brown is a member of Beta Theta Pi. society fraternity, and past President of the Student Body. hi his Freshman year lie was elected President of the Sopbomere Class, lie is also a member and the President* oi the Delta Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa, national leadership fraternity founded at Washington Lee in I'M4.K. D. Weeks is a member of Sigma Alpha Kpsilon, society fraternity, and past editor of '['he Davidsonian. He is a member of The Delta Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa and President of the Publications Board. His dtitvas Marshal will be to have charge of the program for commencement and to lead the procession at graduation.The duties of the Junior Class Mar-i Kshal will be to act as ushers and to look after the seating of the people%attending.Griffin, Cathey Named To Head Student StoreDan («riffm and llarrv Cathev» lt;rwere chosen as the managers of the Store recently liv the Board• •controlling the Student Store. Dan (iriffin was named as Purchasing Manager and Henry Cathey as Finance Manager.Henrv Cathev is a member of Pi« ■»Kappa, society fraternity, and *‘D club, Co-Captain of Varsity Football, Seargeant-Major in R. O. T. C. Department, a member of Delta Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa— national leadership fraternity, President Athletic Association. Vice-President of Student body for year PJ.M-35, and a member of Scabbard and Blade.Dan Griffin is a member of Phi Delta Tliela, cocicty fraternity. Scabbard. Business Staff of the Annual, and Manager of football.The Board is chosen annually to supervise the operation of the Student Body Store, and has complete control over the profits. The Board is composed of: Jim Batte, “Skip Brown,, Mr. Jackson, Mr. McGill. Jimmie Simpson, Shy” Taylor, and Bill Kaveuel. The managers are selected on their abililv and interest thcv have shown * * in the work.About twenty years ago the Student Store was present on the campus in one lot in or another. Il w as in different students rooms who had agencies lor the selling ot certain articles, tailor made clothes, etc. These agencies were handed down from one class to another and carried on iti this manner. The first Student store was in the basement of Watts; this was an honor store with no clerk.. As this arrangement proved mtsa: istactor;. a delegation was sent Jo Washington and Lee University ilt;i studv tl.ei.- honor*store*. Soon alter this plan w is put into action at Davidson and clerks were hired. When old Watts dormitory burned t he Student Store »va - moved to the present building jn-l beaind dotn-itory row and as the businc — uu rt-aM’d a manager w a** employedAt first the tin ids went to llic Athletic Assocation as they gave the Students Store some of the agencies tor athletic good which they bought from year to year. When the workmen were putting up the new Chambers building thfty patronized the Student Store and the problem arose as to what should be done with the increased profits. It was decided that this should be placed in a fund for a swimming pool. Since a pool was too expensive it was voted by the Student Body two years ago to place this money in a(Continued nn lt;, Cnl, 1 )Athlclic Director To S Capacity At IFrench Clubs Present Plays InJoint Meeting WednesdayDavidson Circle Francais Concludes Dramatic Season Here On May FirstProf. Porter Is Chosen President Of AcademyNorth Carolina Academy Of Science Elects Davidson Professor HeadProf. W. S. Porter was elected president ot the North Carolina Academy of Science and Prof. W. N, Mebane was elected chairman of the Mathematics department at the recent meeting of the academy held in Greensboro,N. C.Professor 11, B. Arbuckle and O. J. Thics representing the chemistry department, J. M. Douglas and II. K. Fulcher representing the Physics department, W. N. Mebane and W. lt;». Gavock representing the mathematics department were delegatesit'oin Davidson College.Prof. Porter for the-last twelve years has been prominent as a member of the academy, having served four years on the executive committee. Professor Porter is head of the Biology aud Geography department here.'The Not Ih Carolina Academy of Science is one of the best of its class and is a growing organization. The attendance at the meeting held May 4, in Greensboro was the largest in its histoi \.Military GroupHonors JuniorsBids Issued To Fifteen On Basis Of Leadership And Military EfficiencyTwo French plays were presented by the Converse chapter and the Davidson chapter of Le Cercle Francais in Chambers Auditorium last Wednesday evening, May 1, at 8:00 o'clock.Davidson, first, gave Molicre’s Le Medecin Malgre Lui. The cast was as follows: Sganarelle — J. W. Hassel, Martine—Harvey Glass, Robert—J. S. McMullen, Valero — J. C. Cothran, Lacas—Carlyle Lewis, Gerontc—T. F. Wood, Jacqueline — Archie Coleman,Middle Ages, Aucassin and Nicolette.The cast was as follows: Aucassin—Lloyd Williams. Nicolette — GertrudeCooks, Count of Beaucaire—Lois Ham-milton, Countess of Beaucaire—RuthJohnston, Viscount-—Margaret Smith, Abbott — Elizabeth Lyles, Duenna — Florence Wade, A wounded soldier — Sara6h Litton, Shepherd — Frances Poole, Old men — Elizabeth Jhonston, Grace Bcachani, and Thelma Stone, Young women — Ruth Henry, Louisa Landham, and Virginia McMullan, Soldiers of Beaucaire — Virginia Rector, and Helen Holt, Emir — Margaret Lanham, Saracen soldiers — Florence Leach, and Louise Foster, Sage Manager — Mary- Scales.The play deals w'ith the efforts ofFifteen junior non - commissioned officers were pledged in the annual ceremony of the Scabbard and Wade organization during the K. O. T. l\ parade last Mondaya 11 erttoi n.The otder published bv Captain Ailintant Batte issued tormal bids tothe billowing juniors on the basis of leadership aud military efficiency: Sergeant Major H. L. Cathey, First Sergeant A L. Uulwinkle. First Sergeant J. W\ Hassell, First Sergeant J. M. llodgin. hirst Sergeant (\ L. Windham, First Sergeant F.. C. Wooten, and Sergeants W\ M. Archer, M. J. Barnett, W. (\ Branton, Dan Griffin, W. B. Hunter, R. P. Marrom, C. L. Okey, J. R. Pearce, and W. M. Taylor.The w hole dav Tuesday was set aside as the tlay of informal initiation. The usual routine of horse-play loliowed, including the carrying of four large bricks in the regular knap sacks. The sight of many prominent rising seniors carrying on in such a freakish manner served to satisfy in some measure the desire* of the departing seniors to see their successors put through their clownish paces.The formal initiation ceremonies will be conducted in the Quardrangle room to night at eight o'clock by Captain Charles Fort Commanding officer of company B, Fifth Regiment. The local unit had planned to have a dinner-dance in Charlotte, but the interference of Carolina’s May Frolics last weekend and the beginning of the fraternity house-parties this week-end precluded the possibilities of such an event.Scabbard and Blade is a national organization of reserve officers which seeks to recognize leadership and military efficiency.
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