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Page Six. THE SALEMITE Friday, February II, 1938. NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA GIVES PROGRAM (Continued From Page One) tra played creditably a demanding program. As an appetizer before the piece de resistance, Mr. Kindler used an in teresting Toccata by Frescobaldi. The classic vigor of imitation in the piece, was an uplifting preparation for the emotional stimulation of Symphony No. 4 in F minor which followed. The conductor’s reading of the sjTnphony was original in many ways, but at all times artistic. His sombre treatment of the opening “Fate” theme was ocntra«ted well with his nonchalant conception of the somewhat “Tipsy” second theme. In the Andantino the melan choly theme was played with a pe culiarly remeniscent quality; this was played quite a bit more slowly and deliberately than usual. The famous pizzicato Scherzo was played softer than usual and by this seemed to gain much in charm and delicacy. The middle section was character ized by piquant whimsy of concep tion. It was interesting to note the extremely small movements of the conductor during his movement. At times it was difficult to detect any movement at all, and still the orches- ra was in perfect control. The finale of the symphony (Allegro con fuoco), was interpreted with almsot electric vigor. The boisterous second theme was of definite folk-song flavor. The effect was heightened by a noticeable accellerando in the Coda. After initermission the program was wisely of much lighter nature. Especially appealing in the Purcell “Suite for Strings” were the sus tained Slow Air (for muted strings), and the Allegro quasi presto. In the Entr'acte Music from Eosamunde of Schubert the charming dialogue in the wood wind section was very in teresting. The Waltzes from “Der Eosenkavalier ” by Richard Strauss showed brilliant orchestration and unusual harmony. Encores were: Air For the G String, Bach; Wedding Music from “The Marriage of Figara,” Mo zart; Prelude to “Die Meistersing- er, ” Wagner. ON PRAISE OF IDLENESS CHORAL ENSEMBLE GIVES CONCERT Symphonic and Religious Numbers Played Thursday evening, February 10 the Salem Choral Ensemble under the direction of Mr. Clifford Bair gave a concert at Hanes High School, assisted by the high school chorus. The program consisted of religious numbers, a French chanson, a sym phonic number and an excerpt from Von Flotow’s opera “Martha.” The program is as follows: O Domine Jesu Brumel Queen Vidistic Pastores Dering Thus, Then, the Law Bach The Choral Ensemble Chanson Orlandus Lassus S!ng We and Chant It Morley In These Groves Purcell The Choral Ensemble The Blue Swan Mueller Tiritamka .... Italian Folk Sontr arr. Trio: Kathryn Swain Margaret Welfare Ann Nisbet Virginia Thompson at the Piano Subsidence Gerrad Williams Listen to the Lambs Arr. N. Dett The Choral Ensemble Opera Excerpt — Act II “Martha” By Von Flotow LadyHarriet Harriet Taylor Lady Nancy Kathryn Swain Lionel Kenneth Bryant Plunket Brooks Bynum Sheriff James Blair Sir Tristan Tek Bodenheimer Serving Maids — Jean and Lucille Davis, Frances Watlington. BallS|t, Pantomists, Farmers and Wives, Serving Maids. MR. HOLDER SPEAKS IN THURSDAY CHAPEL On Thursday, February 10, Mr. Edward Holder, of the Salem history department, was the chapel si>eaker. Mr. Holder spoke on ‘ ‘ Economic Ad ministration, 1937 Variety.” Mr. Holder first discussed the administra tion of the past few years, that is, the background of the present ad ministration. The policy has .been a policy of monopoly — an attempt to make capitalism work. There have been various methods used to do this; the NBA, the TVA, the AAA, and so-called “pump-priming.” All these were attempts to start business mov ing, to control production, to distri bute national purchasing power, and to maintain an even price level. There was a temporary recovery, until 1937, when a change of policy was, and is, necessary. There are three ways, to promote another re covery in the business world, namely monopolistic sj(stem Sustained' ;by the national government, state social ism, or a return to the competitive system, — the third, at present seems the most likely, and a return to the laissez-faire principal seems immin ent. This administration promises to be less aggressive, less positive, and similar to a retreat — a counter movement against the former system. There is today, a tendency to dis guise the facts, to hide the ugly truth beneath milder words. SHAKESPEARE IN A BLUE PLAID SUIT DEFINITION Professor — a hired bit of camou flage placed around the stadium, field house and gym to give them the appearance of a university. Idleness is a wonderful habit. For sixteen years I have been practicing it and it has brought me everything I have desired. It is beneficial to others also, for when they see me doing nothing, they immediately feel virtuous and clever for having ac complished all they have done. There are many ways to be idle. The first, and best, is to go to sleep and forget all. If there is an assign ment to be handed in, just feel drowsy and sandy-eyed. That will quickly solve the problem. Then there is the magazine plan. Your roommate has just brought in a new number. The continued story which you are reading is much more inter esting than Mr. Wilson Follet’s la mentations on “The Death of the Sentence.” Who cares if the old sen tence dies anjTvay. It takes much less time to read “A rose is a rose is a rose is a rose” than “The boy stood on the burning deck.” Have you ever tried brushing your hair for a long time? It’s really quite fascinating — brings out that hidden sheen. When once started, you simply cannot stop. The slow steady motion of the brush quiets your turbulent thoughts and soon Morpheus has found you and whispers sweet nothings in your ear. Sleep, heavenly sleep who melts into obliv ion the common cares of the day. The pause that refreshes. After a nice long sleep, nothing is a better pepper-upper than an ice-cold coea- cola. Then one is rude if one does not stay in the “Drug” for an hour and talk to all the girls who come in. A “ tummy-ache ” is much worse than losing a few moments of time, so sit an contemplate your fellow- men until your digestion is insured. A marvelous habit is to sit on a class and lok out of the window. By doing this, one is never bothered by the dull monotone of teacher’s voice. Taking notes is a waste of time and energy. You can never read them when you’re finished, anyhow, so College men are a lazy lot, They always take their ease; Even when they graduate, They do it by degrees. Janie: You say John is a reckless driver? Martha: Yeah! Boy, when the road turns the same way he does, it’s just a coincidence. Squire: Did you call me, my lord? Lancelot: Yes, make haste. Bring the can-opener. I have a flea in my knight clothes. He: What makes you think you can guess your mark? She: Well, I guessed everything else. There was the boy who wanted to be a river because he could stay in bed own a bank and follow his course. A neighbor asked Mr. Swope if Clara was pursuing her studies at college. “She must be” said Mr. Swope “She seems to be always behind!” When you breathe you inspire. When you do not breathe you expire. The Salem College Library is not very condusive to ‘ ‘ Hamlet. ’ ’ There are too many people, too much light. In order to hear Orphelia mildly sing or to shudder at the ghost of Ham let’s father one should be in a dim room with only a candle for a com panion. I tried to read “Hamlet” in the Salem College Library — and my mind wandered. Mercutio bathed in light. He would love the library. He would climb up on the tables, or i>erhaps slide down the banister or leap on the desk to fight Tybalt. Melancholy Jacques would drowse on a red couch before the fireplace in the Beading Room and Julius Caesar would lean one arm on the mantlepiece and smilingly contemplate a crown. Touchstone would stand on the land ing: thus he could look both up and down; and Dogberry would guard the main door. Henry V, would sit in state behind the desk, and Bichard II would pace the third floor’s halL Halofernes might need all the Semi nar Booms. Portia would want the librarian’s office. Cressdda would sneak far back in the stacks. Fal- staff would lall in the Assembly room with his feet on a window sill, and Bosalind would secretly long for Juliet’s balcony. And all the time, Robert Goodfellow would be flitting gleefully from chandelier to chan delier. Hamlet would — but the Salem College Library is not very condusive to “Hamlet.” There are too many people, too much light. In: order to hear Orphelia wildly sing or to shudder at the ghost of Hamlet’s father, one should be in a dim room with only a candle for a comx>anion. I. MILLER SHOES LEAD THE PARADE a We’re Ready for Spring Are You? TEAGUE'S Dresses, Suits, Coats Phone 7121 H.T.HEADN ENGDAVING CO Engraving that makes Printing Easier PIEDMONT Engraving Co. WINSTON-SALEM sNiirs CAMPUS CXEANERS (Near Salem College) special MONDAY & TUESDAY 24( Regular Price 29c All Work First Class why bother. Then if you don’t have notes, you won’t have to study when exams come around. It’s not like you simply didn’t want to study, oh dear no, but reviewing without notes is like swimming without water. Collegians have quite an advan tage over non-college students, each year increases the amount of knowl edge one acquires as to how to be idle. The freshman is usually quite stuck for he has the mistaken idea that he always has to be “on the go.” As time goes on, however, im provements are made, or by the time one becomes a senior, he has almost mastered the art of failing to get a job. That takes more time than tact, however. Boys and girls, on the other hand, who don’t go to col lege have nothing to do so therefore they go out of their way to find some thing to do. Thus they reach the stage where they never are idle. I repeat, idleness is a wonderful thing, for when you are on an exam and can’t think of the answers, you can look out of the window, “do- doodle” with your hair, sharpen your pencils and clean your glasses and all the time believe you are real ly thinking. 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