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CAMPUS MIRROR 6 American Association for Advancement of Science Isolyn Comer ’41 I’lie one hundred and third meeting of the A.A.A.S. and affiliated societies con vened at Richmond, Virginia, December 27, with registration at the Mosque, where the exhibits were. The exhibits were lim ited to four categories: (1) exhibits that illustrate scientific studies, phenomena, or progress; (2) exhibits of apparatus, methods or materials that are useful in scientific instruction and research; (3) exhibits of publications that are of value in the dissemination or advancement of knowledge in science; (4) exhibits that are of value as aids in education or re search in science. Specific exhibits in cluded the Chemical Model of Vitamin B. roots growing from the top of a plant developed as a result of growth substance applied in the form of a salve, and a model of the brain with electric buttons in the different centers, each of which would light up the corresponding activity illustrated in a panel of photographs. One of the most interesting booths was that of Dr. Albert E. Blakeslee, Carnegie Institute of Washington, Cold Spring Harbor, N. Y. Tbe subjects given were Mannose, a rare sugar, and tbe reactions were tested. The object was to show the differences among people in taste reac tions. Dr. H. T. Albro states: “After a starchy taste which is not recorded, I tasted first sweet, then bitter; a friend with me tasted sweet and bitter at the same time, and another only sweet.” There were excursions out of town and place tours that included the American Tobacco Company, where Dr. Albro saw the active process of the making of a cigarette from the dried tobacco to the finished product. The general sessions of the Association were devoted mainly to non-technical ad dresses, of interest not only to scientists but to the general public as well. Symposia included the discussion of such topics as Chromosome Structure, Mating Types as Found Among Infusoria, and Contributions of Higher Animals to An Understanding of Human Biology. In a symposium on Mental Health, man was warned that he must work fast to beat forces returning us to the Middle Ages. Special sessions included reports in many fields of science and special meet ings of the Affiliated Societies. In the thirtieth anniversary meeting of the American Nature Study Society, Dr. Otis W. Caldwell of Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research, Yonkers, N. Y., gave a report on What Seems Ahead. Dr. Cald well, well known to Spelman students, is general secretary of the association. As a part of the hospitality of an en tertainment program, bushels of apples, many of them from the orchards of Byrd, (Continued on page 7) Christinas Carol Concert Alma Stone ’40 I he annual Christmas Carol Concert is an event that Spelman students and music lovers in and about Atlanta look forward to with pleasant expectation. The concert of 1938 did not fail to fulfill the promise of the preceding years. An interesting feature of the Christmas Carol Concert is the broadness of its scope. The processional, 0 Come Im manuel, was written in the thirteenth cen tury; and Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming is also a thirteenth century melody, ar ranged by Praetorius. Christians, Hark! as sung by the Morehouse Glee Club is, on the other hand, an arrangement in the style of the modern French composers. In addition to the chronological range of seven centuries, the concert included songs of many lands—Italy, France, Eng land, Germany, Canada, Isle of St. Hel ena, Russia, and America. Two of the most charming of the Negro folk songs, Oh, Po’ Little Jesus, and Roun de Glory Manger, were arranged by Mr. James, of the Spelman College music department. The numbers on the program were of varied character, presenting a many-sided conception of Christmas. The Ukranian Carol of the Bells, the Burgundian Pat-a- Pan and the Andalusian Song of the Christmas Presents portrayed the lighter aspects of the season. Doivn in Yon For est, an old English song, had a mystical atmosphere. Various selections, such as IT hence, 0 Shepherd Maiden, and Good King Wenceslaus (arranged by Mr. Har- reld) had an historical setting. The March of the Magi Kings is a Christmas classic for the organ. Stille Nacht, Carol of the Russian Children, and Po’ Little Jesus has each a powerful emotional effect. There were many other numbers on the program, all beautifully interpreted and intelligently rendered. After listening to a concert such as this, one cannot help feeling that in spite of national and inter national conflicts, the world is yet worth living in, if men and women can still be moved by the simple story of Christmas. Named Ruth Watson ’40 A bright and clear Christmas morning dawned over the south end of the labora tory where the large sand table stood, on which rested the aquarium and its visibly excited inhabitants. Everyone in the aquarium was awake at an early hour, the six goldfish; that is, all except Baby Goldfish. No one ever comments on his tardiness now, because it is an iron clad habit with him. The snails also were awake, and the entire salamander family including its two most recently acquired members. In fact, these two members were tbe direct cause of all the gaiety Bo Bu Pm By a system of my own I have suc ceeded in collecting the following infor mation. Certain Spelman students were asked what they would do if they had a million dollars, and this report was pre pared from their answers. Therefore, I am not responsible for any thrilling fact disclosed here. The report is as follows: Lucille Hopkins: .“I’d buy a car and clothes.” Dorothy Reeves: “I’d drop dead.” Lenore Brookes: “I’d faint first, and then run around in circles.” Ida Wood: “I’d change the money into fifty-cent pieces and see how many it would take to get from here to New York.” Mary Alice Normand: “I’d go to Rich’s.” Mildred Jacobs: “I’d buy clothes, a car, and live in Paris.” Nada Stewart: “I don’t know, but I think I’d go to Hollywood and marry a movie star.” Juanita Foushee: “I’d buy clothes and continue my education at Spelman Col lege.” Thelma Worrell: “Don’t ask foolish questions.” Minnie Wood : “I’d go crazy.” Ruth Watson: “I’d seek higher edu cation.” Mary Kelly: “Buy some clothes.” Thelma Davis: “Go home.” Ethel Harvey: “I’d put the money in the bank.” Margaret Creagh: “I’d faint.” Edna Kyle: “I’d quit school and eat chicken every day.” Mrs. Eagleston: “I’d invest mine.” Florence Martin: “I’d buy clothes.” Ruth Pope: “I’d go crazy over the thought of all that money.” Geraldine Geer: “I’d travel and buy some clothes.” Mrs. Harper: “I’d buy the world and remodel it.” Evelyn House: “I’d quit working.” Julia Williams: “I’ll tell you later.” Ella Tyree: “Give it to me, first.” and bustle. Even the two snails were stirring somewhat more briskly and were a bit more congenial. Why! one of the snails actually almost smiled. Just imag ine that. Well, this certainly must have been a big day in the aquarium, at any rate it proved so for “Castor” and “Pol lux, the last two of the salamanders, for on that day they were given their names, and guess who the donor was—Miss Mae Neptune. Elizabeth: "I believe I will spend my first summer after graduation from col lege in Rome, Italy.” Eva: “Why don’t you spend it in Eu rope?”