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Page 4 THE CHARLOTTE COLLEGIAN FEBRUARY 7, 1' P Book Review Moulin Rouge Hy KONNIK SHl'MATp; Collegian Feature Editor MOUMN K()U(;K is a bioRiaphy in the form of a novel, of the life and loves of the famous P>ench painter, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. Lautrec was descended from a loHK line of well-to-do ancestors. His father was also among the elite. Henri fell down a staircase at the family’s summer mansion and broke one of his legs. After si.x months’ recuperation, he slipped and fell again, breaking the just- mended leg as well as his other leg. Henri’s legs failed to grow along with the rest of his body, therefore sending him through life as a midget of sorts. As a child Lautrec had amazing ability as an artist. This love for any and all forms of artistry grew until it became almost an obses sion. F^inally, Henri shocked and disappointed his parents by an nouncing his intention to make painting his profession. Henri moved to a fourth-floor apartment in the Montmartre sec tion of gay Paris. He launched himself on his soon-to-be illustrious career. In the artists’ school he attended he met Vincent van Gogh, the tall, red-headed Dutchman. The two became fast friends and re mained so for years. Lautrec’s yearning for love led him to the brothels of Montmartre, where he come to know all the girls in these houses. Henri’s moral standards fall lower with each new disappoint ment in love. He turned from the bottle to the brothels and back again. His life seemed to be a suc cession of disapopintments, until one night he met Marie. Marie was lonely and being chased by “les gendarmes.” She moved into Henri’s apartment, where she loved him as he had al ways yearned to be loved. Henri bought clothes for her and took her out on many occasions. She would often tease him about his deformity, which sent him into fits of rage. He would send her away and then roam the streets and alleys looking for her to ask her to come back to him. The “affaire d’amour” between Henri and Marie came to an abrupt end when Henri met Myriame. The affair between Henri and j Myriame was destined from the ■ very beginning to come to a dis astrous end. Henri met through a ■ very close friend of his who was [ a dancer in the “Moulin Rouge.” j Henri fel in love with her almost i immediately, although knowing j that she could never love a cripple. He was able to love Myriame in ' his own fashion, but she, with all | her charm and beauty, could never stoop to loye this little crippled ' I creature, who loved her so well. All the while, Henri’s fame as a painter was growing by leaps and bounds. He had painted some posters to advertise the Moulin ^ Rouge which were quite shocking, I to say the least, to the majority t of Parisians. These posters, among the first to be printed in color, soon became the talk of the town, and i insured Lautrec’s fame as an artist. Henri also did many por traits of the brothel girls as well as the many other aspects of Montmarte life. These paintings of the everyday lives of the lower classes are by far the most famous of his works. Lautrec’s life of loneliness, sor row, and bitter disappointments came to an end in the home of the only person who loved him through all his trials and tribulations, his deformity, his drunkenness, and his association with the lower echelon of Montmarte’s inhabitants. This person was his mother. Henri’s father had disowned him upon his entrance into the artistry, thereby leaving Henri’s mother to suffer the pains of his legs, heart, and mind along with him. Henri’s mother stood by him to the final, desolate, end, which came early in his manhood. This novel, which was made into a movie, delved into the very soul of this lonely cripple. If ever a man yearned for love it was Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. He had an al most unquenchable, though vain, thirst for love. It is this humble writer’s opinion that this was a great novel. This is probably not the opinion of the professional critics, but I make no claims as to my ability as one. The movie, though very good, could not reveal the intracicies of this little deformed painter. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys read ing a book which gives pleasure as well as a lesson. Collegian’s Top Ten Tunes The Collegian’s list of the top ten tunes for the month just con cluded includes the following: 1. Raunchy—Earnie Freemon; 2. Silhouettes—The Rays; 3. April Love—Pat Boone; 4. All The Way —Frank Sinatra; 5. You Send Me —Sam Cooke; (). Kisses Sweeter Than Wine—Jimmy Rodgers; 7. Chances Are—Johnny Mathis; 8. Honeycomb—Jimmy Rodgers; 9. Jailhouse Rock—Elvis Pressly; 10. Pretend You Don’t See Her—Steve Allen; Most Beautiful: 12th of Never—Johnny Mathis; Best Bets: 26 Miles—The Four Preps; Magic Moments—Perry Como; Most Rep- ititious: Honeycomb--Jimmy Rod gers. Now we know that this list will not meet with the approval of ev erybody; we would be satisfied if it meets with the approval of any body. But, to the best of our ability, this is how the songs rated. Granted, we don’t agree with many of the selections on the list, but, so far as we can tell, it is accurate. Girl Of The Month Miss January Free Sa/k Polio Shots Are Still Available All persons who took their first two polio shots last spring and were due for their third shot in December but missed it, can still get the third shot if they act im mediately. Those persons who got their first shot in December are now due for their second shot ?nd should not delay in obtaining it. All shots will be given by the Charlotte Health Department at its downtown office. Students are urged to take ad vantage of these Salk shots as soon as possible. There is no charge for this service. Interview: Jon Bass — Student Council V. P. By GEOKCE KILLOUGH Collegian Assoc. Editor Jon Bass is one of the very ma ture young men whom the students of Charlotte College have elected to represent them in their school government. Bass, 19 years of age, is vice president of the student council. He was graduated from Central High School in 1956 after holding a number of honors and offices. A very modest young man, he was reluctant to talk about himself, at any length but when prodded, he mentioned having been president of his homeroom, a member of the Engineering Club, and a member of the Dance Committee. “I was most honored by being on the Dance Committee,” he said; “I don’t know how I ever made it.” Bass is employed by Precision Parts Company in a part-time ca pacity. His job is drafting. “And detail work,” he hastily added; “taking care of details that no one else will take care of.” Besides his student council work, he is secretary-treasurer of Sigma Lambda Chi, the Charlotte College Fraternity. As for hobbies, he says | that school is the only thing he has ' time for, aside from work—and a certain girl. He took a picture from his wallet and threw it on the table. “Her name is Mary Alice Alexan der,” he volunteered. He did not volunteer an address and telephone number, however. W’hen asked about his ambitions, he shrugged, saying nothing. His philosophy of life can be summed up in two words, uttered in a matter-of-fact tone of voice: “Rat Race.” Upon the completion of his Pre- Engineering curriculum at Char lotte College, Bass plans to join the United States Air Force this sum mer. The Collegian feels that the Air Force’s gain will be the col lege’s loss. mm Miss Patty Hill Miss Patty Hill, our Miss Jan uary, is a petite and vivacious blonde whose cheerful smile DOROTHY McAllister CHOSEN F. T. A, HEAD (Continued From Page 1) Church of Christ and the special education classes in some of the grammar schools in Charlotte. This training is invaluable to anyone considering becoming a teacher, as to many minor but important it subjects the student instructor phases that would not be taught in regular teachers school. At the same time a great and satisfying service is being performed, a ser- brightens the day for \v students. Miss Hill is a grad of Central High School. vice that is beneficial to the cl dren and the school system a 1 rewarding to the instructor. Ai . McRorie and Gay Hinson are present in this type of work. M s McRorie is assistant instructor the special education classes f Dilworth School, and Gay Hins n is helping out at Elizabeth Scho 1. The FTA of Charlotte Colie- e welcomes any one interested n teaching to their organizatio i. Anyone interested in joining shou d contact Miss Mary Denny f' r details. Poet’s Corner Edited By Hal Kelloms Poems This Issue, In Order. By Charles Couch. Martin Hill, And George Killough k Evening, The time when all is still. As if everything were dying. A time when soft shadows Blanket sound. Summer evening, which Lifts the heat of day, When tree sentinels guard The moist coolness which Vapor-like settles On the ground. Late evening, When day-tired people Give one last thrust Of energy Before letting dark sleep Bathe them with youth. Evening, Quiet, Slow. A haven to separate Noise and strength. Little Susie Little Susie Sillislater caught herself an alligator Less than fifteen minutes later,, no more Susie ’gator ate her Things that Charlotte College needs: Friendly words and gentle deeds; Tons and tons of parking space; A warm and cozy smoking place; For our basketball team, more support As they come thundering down the court Toward greater and greater victories; Time for more activities; Time for work and time for play. Forty-eight hours in every day; And when all is said and done, A real live owl to call our own.
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