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Thursday, Februcuy 26, 1942. THE SALEMITE Page Three BUY UNITED STATES DEFENSE BONDS AND STAMPS MERLIN DIARY 4.1*1 uvw ; lOili 1 c()(c 1 WOj thusiastically to tune: “All God’s Chilluns Got blioes.”): I’ve got a huneh, i’ve got a hunch. Ula Ji.iug Uughter will come If he brings those Knights and Ladies — Wle’U really go-to-town And mow those I'raidies down-n- down-n-down-nl Deadly Bins: If he brings those Knights and liadies— We’ll really go-to-town And mow those fraidies down-u- n-down-n-down-nl (The stage grows darker, a crash is heard, weird, lights play about as two messengers approach.) Queen Morgan: A-ha-a-al Who comes to the Wicked Wood? Speak outl Messenger: (She enters, gives the Heil Hitler greeting, and stands be fore the Queen. iShe unrolls her scroll as she sings to the tune of the Washington-Lee Swing): I bring a message from King Oughter lie with his Knights and swords is on his way This very day at 10 he ’11 be on hand And wants no delay in surrender of your; band. He’ll lead your sins away to Inferno And send you, to a spot far down below Where your old cuts or ’xams or beaux and such No — .by gosh Can’t make the Ladies sad. Queen Morgan: (Stands, gives fiendish laugh, and then sings to tune “There is a Tavern”): But good King Oughter’s obsolete — obsolete And that will bring about defeat — ’bout defeat. Grinydean no matter how she coos and flirts Can’t help King Oughter or his Knights — they’re all nerts Messenger, I prithee, leave me Or receive my evil sorcery And tell Oughter that o’er Inferno, we’re supreme, supreme! Deadly Sins (all standing): And tell Oughter o’er Inferno, we’re supreme, supreme I (Queen Morgan goes out haughtily, followed by all her group. Her fiendish laugh is again heard. En ter a Knight, dressed all in black.) Black Knight (Sings sadly to tune “When You and I Were Young, Maggie.”): I’ve wandered the road that you see yonder; Pensive and lone I weep I shall sit in the shade of tree yonder; Perchance I’ll fall asleep. (Ho goes over to tree at side of stage, sits down and immediately falls asleep.) (Enter Gadabout and Lynette, who do not see the Black Knight). Lynette: At last we are here. That is Morgan le Fay’s castle. Oh Gadabout, I am frightened. Gadabout: I’m not frightened, but I am distracted. I love all ten of the chorus girls passionately, but you are the most beautiful. Lynette: Oh! ■.m ww»»»' Gadabout: The most alluring! Lynette: Ah! Gadabout: The most ravishing! Lynette: Do go on! Gadabout: The most completely upsetting of them all! Lynette: Oh Gadabout, you have everything on the ball! Gadabout: Will you give me some token, some little keepsake to take with me into battle t It might bring me good luck, you know. Lynette (aside): Let me see — what is the proper thingt Ah! (She takes off a bright green gar ter and hands it to him). Gadabout: In exchange for this token, fair lady, I give you my ring. Lynette: Why Gadabout, it’s su per! Gadabout (He puts the garter on his arm and she puts on the ring as they sing to tune: “When you Wore a Tulip.” All gestures and motions to be as “Mozarty” as possible): He: When I wore a garter, my true lady’s garter And you wore a golden ring. She: Wihen you said you’d be mine It was then life was sunshine Like an angel you could sing. He: When I wore a garter, etc., (Repeat). (Gadabout kneels and kisses the hand of Lynette). Lynette: Rise, Sir Gadabout! Look, who is that strange discon solate figure under yonder tree! (They walk over to him). GALLEY SEVEN- 7 7 7 Gadabout: Why are you sitting all alone and forlorn? Black Knight (starting up): I was weary with traveling and fell asleep. Lynette (abashed): You didn’’t hear what we were saying, did you? Black, Knight: No, fair maid, but I had a dream. Gadabout and Lynette: A dream? Black Knight: I saw many knights assembled to fight for right and justice against vile evil. Gadabout (surprised): That’s us! Black Knight: I saw the forces of evil prevail against the good. Gadabout: Alas! Black Knight: But alt length came a stranger bearing gifts. He had a laugh on his lips and a merry look in his eye, and then — Lynette: And tben? Black Knight: Why then I woke up, but I think the stranger came to the aid of the knights. Lynette: Have you eaten break fast? Black Knight: Not a meal have I tasted since yesterday. Lynette: Then it will all come true Gadabout: Know then that to day we mast meet the forces of Morgan le Pay. Black Knight: Have you consult ed the stars? Gadabout: No (Looking at Lyn ette). I’ve been rather busy! Black Knight: I am something of an astrologer, not professional, you know, just an amateur. But I think I could call in a couple, if 3'ou like. Gadabout and Lynette: Oh, do! Black Knight: Then keep silent! (All stand and listen. The Black Knight; begins to whistle “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.” The music of this tune begins softly and grows louder. Castor and Pollux run in from opposite sides of the stage and meet in the center. They are dressed in blue covered with silver stars). Castor and Pollux: Twinkle, twinkle, little star Do not wonder who we are For the signs all make it clear Wo are scheduled to appear Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle for We are Pollux and Castor. (As they sing the last two lines they play “Peas, Porridge Hot” in time to the music). Gadabout: I must defend the right against the wicked wrong. Can you tell me whether my planet is iu the ascendancy? Castor (stepping forward): Have you registered for defense? Gadabout (perplexed): PT-no. Castor (She produces a registra tion card and pen). Name? Gadabout: Sir Gadabout, Knight of the Round Table and sworn sub ject of my liege lord. King Oughter. Castor (Writes, as information is given): Day or birth? Gadabout: Friday. Pollux: Friday? Castor: Twinkle, twinkle, little star Those who born on Friday are Doomed to a precarious fate They often grow disconlate Twinkle, twinkle, little star I rain influence from afar. Gadabout (Tune: ‘Stars are Shin ing Molly Darling”): With such influence prevailing Look upon our sorry plight When, we seek illumination Toll me why you hide your Leight. Pollux (stepping forward): Twinkle, twinkle little star That Leight is in the east afar! •Gadabout: Then for service rendered will You present your little Bill? Castor and Pollux: Twinkle, twinkle little beam Some things are not what they seem! (They take hands and skip off together). Black Knight (gloomily): I fear the day is not auspicious. Gadabout: Whatever the outcome, I must join the knights for the Crusade. Lynette (Sadly): And I must join the chorus girls. Black Knight: And I shall go to think sad thoughts under a juni per tree! Gadabout (to Lynette): Tune: “Farewell, My own!” Farewell, my own Beautiful one, farewell For I must leave you to strive Against Morgan’s spell Farewell, my own Who can my fate fortell Though I should die, remember I loved you well. (They all go out. Stage gradually grows darker. Weird sounds are heard. In the midst of great noise Queen Morgan le Fay enters with her entire group, including the Six Deadly Sins and the Lessor Evils. Those followers carry magical equip ment, such as bunsen burners, test tubes, crystal globe, stuffed owl, globe of the world, etc. A huge caldron is also brought in and care fully placed in the center of the stage. Weird sounds continue as the Six Deadly STins take their places about the caldron). ...The Bumba: (Performed by the Deadly Sins to the music of the Organ). Queen Morgan moves over to the caldron, gives her fiendish laugh, and makes smoke and flame rise from the caldron. The Lesser Evils and the Deadly Sins move in weird march about the .caldron. They sing to the tune: “Did you Ever Think When the Hearse?”): With magic brew and witches stew We’re warning the good to take their cue The auspices show the signs aren’t right For evil to lose to a darned old Knight! In our Wicked Wood we’ll slay the good And laugh aloud as all evil should For magic art and our queen’s great skill Will speed us forth to our evil kill! (There is a crash and loud rumb lings from the organ. The stage grows entirely dark. Wlien dim ‘lights come on again the stage is empty except for Queen Morgan who is standing on one side of stage. She gives her fiendish laugh, a clash is heard and she speaks). Queen Morgan: I hereby sum mon King Oughter! Come, King of the Knights of the Round Table! King Oughter: (Enters from op posite side of stage). Queen Mor gan le Fay! Queen Morgan: In the name of all Evil I hereby challenge you, King Oughter, and the Knights of your Round Table to meet my forces in mighty Tournament. A refusal means death! What is your answer? Speak! King Oughter: A tournament? Queen Morgan: This afternoon at two! Your answer? King Oughter: The challenge is accepted! Let all be arranged! Queen Morgan: Be gone! (Then she gives her fiendish laugh. Clash es are heard, and weird lights play on the Queen and on the King as they leave stage on opposite sides). (PJnter Merlin followed by his Scribe with the dairy). • Merlin: (Singing to tune “For I Am An Englishman”): Though I am a magician I’m feeling great compunction For nothing seems to function This is growin tragic. I cannot work my magic Though I am a magician. Enter Vivien: Hello, Merlin. Don’t you remember me? We met at the magician’s convention out in Los Angeles. Merlin (doubtfully): Your face does look familiar. Vivien: I’ve brought you some thing Merlin, but you’d never guess what it is. Merlin: Tell me. Vivien: Shut your eyes tight, hold out your hand, and guess this one. What is it that’s round and hard and hasn’t any point to it? Merlin (delighted): Why, it’s a cinnamon ball (He tastes it and licks his Ups). Mm-mm! It’s ele gant. Vivien (aside): Aha — it works! (Recites to tune “Yankee Doo dle” as Merlin eats ball): My culinary art is known I’m subtly dietetic ’Tis cooking always wins a man Nutrition is my pet trick Dietitics pop it up Dietitics dandy Vitamins and calories Lurk in cake and candy. Vivien speaks: Merlin, will you go with me to the castle? Merlin; I’d go anywhere for a cinnamon Ixall like that! (They walk off, arm in arm, to the tuno of “Yankee Doodle” Merlin licking his fingers in time to the music, and the scribe following). Enter Knights: (They appear footsore and weary and sing sadly to tune: “Old Black Jo”): Lost is our skill to ward off evil lot Lost is the charm we had in Cam- olot Morgan le Fay will death to all of us bring Not even Merlin’s aid will crash her Magic Ring. Enter King Oughter (Speaks with heavy voice). My Knights, this very morn have I been summoned by Queen Morgan le Fay. She has presented to us a challenge to meet with her forces in a Tournament. The challenge has been accepted. At two o’clock this afternoon the Tournament will begin! Dnnoealot: What a gloomy out look! Knter Lynette (dragging with her a I>iar. She sings to tune “Over There ”): Say it not, say it not, say it not Her forces are faking, yes, they are faking The Sins, dumb bunnies, aren’t so hot! That Black Knight, he was right, lose your fright for this stranger, I know he’ll change your Luck and make it good upon the very spot! Gadabout: Why, Lynotte, where did you find him? Lynette: Oh, I met him at Hi Lunch! The Friar; Give alms to the poor Friar! (Sings to tune: “I am Captain of the Pinafore.” Holds out frying pan to collect alms). I am a friar And I’m seeking alms Oh a needy friar quite! Though I’m very, very poor You can readily be sure I command an appetite. And when my belt grows loose I hanker for a good fat goose Or seek out the sizzle of a juiey steak A porterhouse or sirloin Never makes me quake — If porterhouse or sirloin I am very apt to purloin and not quake!. Gadabout: Who are you? Dis guised you surely are! Remove your cloak! The Friar lays aside the BUY UNITED STATES DEFENSE BONDS AND STAMPS 1|||F frying pan, casts off his friar’s gown, and plays on his lyre as he sings to tune “Polly Wolly Doo dle”): Oh, a ministrel I, Who’s a traveler To Samarkand and Zanzibar To Zipangit and Durham too And Now Orleans and Miami North and South, East and West I’ve brought back from each the best So if ever you have sorrow I have something you can borrow For I’m Marco Polo I attest! Twistum: Marco Polo? King Oughter: We are in great sorrow, Marco Polo. What is it that you have that may help us? Marco Polo (same tune — dis plays gifts as he sings of them): I’ve rice and cotton from the far away South And sugar from New Orleans (Continued On Page Four) TWIN Cl TV IDRY atANING col 612 West Fourth St. DIAL 7106 ENGRAVED Invitations — Announcements Calling Cards — Stationery H. T. Hearn Engraving Co. 632 W. FOXIRTH STREET Paschal Shoe Repair Co. We Also Dye Shoes Any Color “Best In Our Line” Prompt Call and Delivery Service 219 W. 4th ST. DIAL 4901 For Quickest and Best Service PATRONIZE MORRIS SERVICE Next To Carolina Theater Meet Your Friends At PICCADILLY GRILL The Most Up-To-Date Restaurant in the South 415 W. 4th street THE BOAR AND CASTLE Famous Steak Sandwiches CURB SERVICE CLEMMONS ROAD VOGLER SERVICE Ambulance Funoral Directors Dependable for More Than 83 Years DIAL 6101 DUKE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSING DURHAM, N. 0. The Diploma of Oraduate Nurse Is awarded after three years. Qualified students are eligible for the degree of B. 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