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VOLUME XVIII
MAX NOAH GIVES
STH ANNUAL VOICE
RECITALSATURDAY
Assisted by Earl Slocum, of
Greensboro Playing Two
Groups of Flute Solos.
MISS WILBUR AT PIANO
Mr. Noah Has Developed Glee Clubs,
Choir, Choral Society, and
Orchestra Here.
Max Noah, head of the music depart
ment of Guilford College, gave/his fifth
annual voice recital Saturday night,
February 27, in the college auditorium.
He was assisted by Earl Slocum of
Greensboro, who played two groups of
flute solos.
Mr. Noah, accompanied by Miss Gail
Wilbur, sang "Honor and Arms," by
Handel, as the first number in the re
cital. Mr. Slocum followed with Bach's
"Sonata in E Flat Major," in which he
was accompanied by Mrs. Slocum.
Mr. Noah's second group consisted of
two number, "Vision Fair," by Masse
net, and "Invocation," by Widor. Mr.
Sloe urn's second group, Lavignac's
"Serenade," scenes from Gluck's opera,
"Orpheus," and Chopin's brilliant
"Waltz," was enthusiastically received
and encored. Mr. Noah concluded the
program with "The Sea," Schaeffer;
"Song of Hybrias the Cretan," Elliot;
"Off to Philadelphia," Haynes; "Danny
Deever," Damrosch, and an encore,
"Txetle Bntcese." Both performers are
excellent in their field and the concert
was well received by a small but ap
preciative audience.
Mr. Noah, since coming here five
years ago, has developed the music de
partment of the college in several direc
tions. In his first year he reorganized
the men's glee club, the Minnesingers,
and began a glee club for women, the
Euphonians. In 1920 the Minnesingers
won second prize in the Southern Glee
Club contest.
After a successful career of two years
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WITTE, SHAKESPEARIAN
READER GIVES PROGRAM
Presents Beauty of English Language
and New Interpretation of "Mer
chant of Venice."
IS RECEIVED WITH ENTHUSIASM
"The quality of Mercy is not strained,
by droppeth as the gentle rain from
Heaven." These immortal lines of
Shakespeare's were given a new moan
ing by Mr. Henry Witte, who gave a
reading of "The Merchant of Venice"
in Memorial Hall, Tuesday evening,
February 23.
While Mr. Witte has never acted
Shakespeare on the stage, he is in all
probability one of the best authorities
on Shakespeare. lie is a genius in in
terpreting Shakespeare in the spirit in
which it is written.
few remarks on the beauty of the Eng-
Mr. Witte opened the program by a
lish language and the way in which
Shakespeare used it. Ho then gave a
brief review of the way these powerful
dramas are acted today in contrast to
their true interpretation.
In "The Merchant of Venice," Shy
lock, the Jew, was given a new charac
terization, and was perhaps enjoyed
more than any other character. Portia,
the charming and clever heroine was
shown in a more favorable light.
Mr. Witte is a true interpreter and
"methinks" Shakespeare would not pro-
THREE CHARACTERS FROM "THE BETROTHAL"
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imi't effectively. with Dorothy Wolff taking the role opposite him. Tyltyl fs Interpreted by Hill Kdfserton, who curries
tli:' heaviest part in the play.
GUILFORDIAN VOTED j
TO DISCONTINUE:
Students Want Annual Im
proved at Sacrifice of the
College Paper.
QUESTIONS UNANSWERED
The Student Affairs Board, repre
sented by David I'arsons, was in
charge of a second chapel period on
Friday, in an effort to reach a decision
concerning the Activities Budget for
next year. No votes have been in a
two-thirds majority, hut the largest
number polled was for THE (JI'II.FOR
DIAN to discontinue.
The previous meeting gave an oppor
tunity for accepting the budget with
the Student Fee as $12.00. But defi
ciencies in the budgets of the annual
and newspaper brought a discussion of
a possible increase in the fee. which
would enable each publication to carry
on, whereas the original budget indi
cated the increasing of debts if the pub
lications were to try to continue. A
majority vote for an increase was
made, and the Affairs Board submitted
a second budget with an increase of
$1.75 in the Student Fee.
Discussion was opened by President
Binfonl, who stated that no student
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LAST CONCERT OF CHOIR
BEFORE NORTHERN TOUR
Sings at Asheboro Methodist Church and
at Southern Pines, Where Sup
per Is Served.
The A Capella Choir gave two very
successful concerts last Sunday, Feb
ruary 21.
The first was given at Asheboro
Methodist Church at 2:30 o'clock. There
was a large audience. The numbers most
appreciated were "Song of Mary," and
"In Joseph's Lovely Garden." Then the
choir went on to Southern Pines where
they were served supper at the Church
of Wide Fellowship. The second con
cert was given at 7:30 o'clock. There
was a large audience and perhaps the
best music critics before which the
Choir has sung. The concert was quite
successful, and enjoyed very much. The
numbers which received most acclaim
were "Listen to the Lambs" and the
"Song of Mary."
These concerts are probably the last
to be given before the northern trip,
which will be made the last of March.
GUILFORD COLLEGE, N. C., MARCH 2, 1932
College Calendar
Thursday, March 3; Y. W. and
V. M.
Friday, March 4: Literary Socie
ties at 7:00 P. M.
Saturday, March 5: Basketball
game, High Point at High Point;
Dramatic Council play, "The Be
trothal"
Southern Indoor Track Meet at
U. X. C.
Thursday, March 10: Y. M. and
Y. W.
Friday, March 11: Triangular de
bate.
Saturday, March 12: Greensboro
Orchestra at 8:00 P. M.
DEAN OF WOMEN
ATTENDS MEETING
Eleeted Chairman of Resolution
Committee at National
Conference.
DELIVERS AN ADDRESS
Recently Mrs. Milner attended the
National Association of Deans of
Women at the Mayflower Hotel in
Washington, D. C. This conference
marked the sixteenth annual meeting.
Mrs. Milner delivered an address be
fore the college section 011 "Training
for Marriage While in College." Dur
ing her activities as one of the fore
most leaders in attendance she was
elected chairman of the Resolution Com
mittee. Among the most important res
olutions drawn up were: Deans should
write articles for currect magazines;
and an effort should be made to learn
the cultures of other countries in order
to strengthen international relations.
Y Conference Is
Attended by Dean
Dean Milner assisted the National
Secretary of the Y. W. C. A., Dr.
George Irving, of New York, in the
U Y" conference for North and South
Carolina held at Charlotte last
week. Dean Milner was one of the
most prominent workers and speak
ers present. His series of addresses,
with the main theme of "Finding
Spiritual Values for a Period of De
pression," were enthusiastically re
ceived by the entire group.
GUILFORD STUDENTS
HONOR WASHINGTON
Orations Given by Hire, A
White, P. White, Askew
and Parsons.
CLASSES PLANT TREES
The Washington bi-centennial was
celebratted at the College with a spe
cial program. All classes were dis
missed Monday at 11:30 so that every
one might listen in on the broadcast of
the national celebration.
At 2 o'clock the student body assem
bled for a program presented by the
representatives of the students and fac
ulty. l'rofessor Newlin, acting as
chairman, announced the first number,
"America," sung by the group. William
Hire, of the Junior class, gave an ora
tion 011 George Washington which was
to be given that night before the Amer
ican Legion.
Mr. Ila worth read parts of Washing
ton's "Farewell Address" and gave an
explanation of a few parts of it which
are often misinterpreted. In a brief
talk, Dr. Binford brought out several
examples of the integrity of this great
man.
The College Choir, under the direc
tion of Mr. Noah, concluded the first
part of the program by three numbers,
"The Lord's Prayer," "God Is a Spirit,"
and "Praise to the Lord."
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DR. M'COLLESTER OF
TUFTS COLLEGE SPEAKS
Dr. Lee S. McCollester, Dean of
Tufts College School of Religion,
gave a very interesting talk at a
recent chapel program. He begged
the youth of today to be serious in
inn their undertakings and strive
to make the most out of circum
stances. Dr. McCollester said that
everyone had innate talents and
that our success in life largely de
pended upon our finding them. He
stressed the fact that perhaps our
way was not always clear, but we
have plenty of time to choose the
right road. One of his statements
has caused much favorable com
ment among the students on account
of its sincerity and forcefulness:
"If you do not know which way
to turn, stand still." What could
be more effective in so few words
than saying: "Always choose your
highway of life and then cross it."
Maeterlink's Play
Saturday Night
NUMBER 1
DRAMATIC COUNCIL
IS TO PRESENT "THE
BETROTHAL" SAT.
Unusual Scenic Effects of
Back-Drops and Lighting
Give Setting for Fantasy.
SEQUEL TO "BLUE BIRD"
Boh Furnas, Tiny Son of English Pro
fessor, Is Featured in Play's
Climax.
Final rehearsals are being held all
this week for "The Betrothal," the an
nual spring play which is to be given
by the dramatic council Saturday eve
ning, March 5, at 8:15. Because of its
length and elaborateness "The Be
trothal" is believed to mark a new for
ward step in dramatics at Guilford. Un
usual scenic effects, through the use of
new back-drops and additional lighting
equipment, are expected to add greatly
to the atmosphere of fantasy in which
the play has its setting.
Written by Maurice Maeterlinck, "The
Betrothal" is a sequel to his famous
play, "The Blue Bird," and has the
same fantastic setting. The story con
cerns I he efforts of Tyltyl, a young boy,
to choose his bride from seven girls
with whom he is in love. After going,
in a dream, to the land of his ances
tors, and after failing there to learn
which is the right girl. Tyltyl takes an
imaginatife journey to the land
of yet-unborn children; and the results
of this visit bring the whole play to an
interesting climax.
Bobby, tiny son of Professor Furnas,
plays the leading role in the discovery
of the real sweetheart for Tyltyl, the
boy, who is represented by Bill Edger
ton. And Joy, "the right one" is played
by Dot Wolff.
GREENSBORO COLLEGE
GLEE CLUB SINGS HERE
Edward Molitore, Director, and Wife,
Who Have Studied Opera in
Italy, Sine Solos.
MISS BRUTON IS ACCOMPANIST
At 8:15, 011 February 20, the Glee
Club from Greensboro College gave
concert directed l>y Edward Molitore*.
The Glee Clul) first sang a group of
three songs: "Non V'ascondete," by
Bononeini; "Ave Maria," by Kolin (ar
ranged by Eiclihorn), and "Danza,
Danza," by Dwcante- This was followed
by five solos. Miss Alice Barrow sang
"Tell-Me, O Blue Sky," by Tiannini;
"Miss Ruth Maynard, "Life," by Cur
ran; and Mr. Edward Molitore, "The
Pipes of Gordon's Men," by Ham
mond, "A Memory," by Tanz, and "The
Bird of the Wilderness," by Horsman.
The singing of "Babylon," by Clokey,
"Rain," by Curran, and "I Have a Se
cret," by Cadman, sung by the Glee
Club, followed the solos. The next
number on the program was "La Forza
del Destino," by Verdi, sung by Cam
milla Tentera Molitore, Mr. Edward
Molitore's wife. Miss Francina Worrel
then sang "Divertissement, a Song of
India," by S. Rimsky Korsakoff.
The last three numbers on the pro
gram were unique since they were writ
ten by North Carolina people. "Indian
Serenade" was composed by Rob Roy
Peery; "The Night Has a Thousand
Eyes," by Audrey Bruton, Greensboro
College Glee Club accompanist, and
"Love's Roundelay," by Hermine Eicli
horn.
Mr. and Mrs. Molitore are well versed
in opera music, and they have spent
several years studying in Italy.