Page six THE TWIG May 2, 1952 Congratulations to the cast of “Ladies In Retirement” for their superb rendition of the Percy- Denham murder play. Virgil’s statement that nothing is more swift than fame (rumor) is vividly depicted in the favor able rumors which spread on our campus after the first per formance. The glowing reports of those who saw the play on Thursday night firmly convinced the rest of us to attend the Fri day night performance. I think it is generally (and I might add, wholeheartedly) agreed that Charlene Swanzey, in the role of Louisa Creed, de serves the Academy Award for the best amateur actress of the year. Of course the other mem bers of the play were perfectly cast, and are also to be com mended on the splendid inter pretation of their roles. In case you are interested, this murder play tells the story of an actual incident which oc curred in France during the mid ’80’s of a woman, employed as companion-housekeeper, who murders her benefactress and later buries the body in a dah lia bed. However, in order to in sure the use of a single set for the play, a bricked-in oven was selected for the hiding place. The suspense, which was built up gradually by the murderess’ knowledge that she was being found out, made the audience’s flesh creep. Behind the Scenes But in handing out bouquets, we can’t neglect to mention the excellent work behind the cur tains. Did you ever stop to think about how much more was done to make a production possible besides the assigning of roles and daily practices? For in stance, the set for the play was perfect but it didn’t come with the script. I’d like to men tion briefly just a few of the things that had to be done to prepare the set for the produc tion. First of all, the bricks hac to be painted, and in order to make them look old, they were painted pink instead of red. After the pink paint dried, the many, many white lines were drawn over the pink. Then of course, details like the oven door and framework for the windows had to be painted— and the window-panes? Well, they were blue-dyed cheese cloth. Besides the set itself, there were props and costumes to be obtained; someone had to get the posters and tickets printed and distributed. Then, right be fore the play, someone was re sponsible for dressing and mak ing up the performers, while someone else made sure that the stage was correctly lighted. And, finally, we musn’t forget the director. She sees the first fruits of all her labors on the opening night, but she still can’t breathe easily until the last word is spoken. It would take too long to tell you all the people who made the last performance of the Lit tle Theater possible, but you probably know them already. If you would like sometime to see a play from behind the curtain, just let your wishes be known; I’m sure there’s always room for one more. Besides, it’s great fun! Edwards & Broughton Company ESTABLISHED 1871 Printers : Lithographers Binders : Engravers Office Supplies RALEIGH, N. C. Printers of The Twig for Years WEEKEND; PEGGY POOLE (Continued from page one) ton, Patsy Bland, Jinx Corbett, Jean Dula, Nancy Kistler, Lil lian Leary, Beth Morgan, Jean Martin, Faye Barnes, Betsy Long, Venetia Stallings, Mary Jo Isaacs, Beth Casstevens, Daphine Stephenson, Dixie Fo- shee, Bess Francis, Millie Jean Scruggs, Holly Howard, Ellen Westmoreland, Adele Buening, Mary Estes, Nancy House, Cath arine James, Phyllis Notting ham, Janet Stallings, Margie Stewart, Phyllis Trible, Evelyn Wallace, Mary Jane Warrick, Betty Jo Welch, Dot White, Becky Edge, Jean Curry, Ann Seagrove, Jean Johnson, Dot Taylor, Sally Smith, Mary Ann Ellen Westmoreland, Bobbie Addy and Betsy Cannady try on their “Ladies in Retirement” wigs for the first time. Casey, Lucyann Liddy, .Ellen Royer, Barbara Propst, Betty Miller, Jane Condrey, Betty Owen, Mary Bryan Reid, Anne McGougan, Anne Creech, Joyce Phyllips, Edith Bradley, Kappy Stanfield, Carlene Kinlaw, Mil lie Greene, Janis Witherington, Bobbye Rice, Jean Mason, Rose Rummage. Climaxing the May Day events will be the Spring Con cert of the chorus to be given at 8:00 p.m. in the college au ditorium. The program will in clude the following numbers: “Miserere” by Johann Adolf Hasse; “Four Love Songs” and “Six Love Songs” by Brahms; “Two Plato Settings: Country Gods and Country Music” by Martha Alter; “Si Tu Le Veux” by Charles Koechlin; Carl Sand burg’s poetic image, “Fog,” set to music by Louise Stone; “When Johnny Comes Marching Home” by George Mead; and “Prelude” by Schuman. Immediately after the con cert, there will be an open house in the Hut to honor the Hospi tality Weekend guests. Ar rangements for this event will be handled by Cherrie Bedding- field, Mary Brooks Stone, and Jean Joyner Humbert. Raleigh Bottling Plant GIRLS ATTEND B.S.U. MEETING IN HIGH POINT At the BSU Convention in High Point, April 25-27, Jean Dula was elected vice-president of the state BSU. Also, nomi nated for president, was Betty Jo Welch. A group of twenty-one Mere dith students left Friday after noon in time to register and at tend the first session. Dr. L. D. Johnson of Danville, Virginia, was the speaker for the conven tion, speaking Friday night on “The Kingdom of God and the Kingdom of this World” and Sat urday morning on “A Guide for Christian Conduct.” After each speaker session there were discussion groups. On Saturday night, the group enjoyed a Truth or Conse quences Party. The installation service for new officers was held Sunday morning, after which the group attended the Green Street Bap tist Church. Following the church service, the convention adjourned. M.UHC for yiour jQUtening, pleasure on =Qong. Play, Pecord^ Victor LM 1175 Stravinsky: Petrouchka Stokowsla and His Symphony Orchestra $5.89 Victor LM 1178 Rachmaninoff: Concerto No. 3 in D Minor Horowitz, Pianist Reiner Conducting RCA Symphony Orchestra $5.89 Victor LM 1190 Schumann: Symphony No. 1 in B Flat Munch Conducting Boston Symphony $5.89 Stephenson Mnsic Co. ‘^The Music Center” Cameron Village Raleigh

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