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MP GN i>alpntitp WINSTON-SALEM, N. C., MARCH 6, 1926. NUMBER XX Science Club Holds Its Regular Meeting Ruth Perkins Discusses Subject of Dyeing; May Hairst Talks on Slide Rule. The regular meeting of the Science Club was held last Tues day evening at seven-fifteen, the science lecture room. Two members of the club had charge of the program; Ruth Perkins talked on the subject of dyeing, its history and various pro cesses, and demonstrated the method of dyeing cloth orange and red. She presented the members of the club and guests with small pieces of scarlet cloth, with the letters S. S. S. dyed in orange. May Hairston talked on the history, invention and use of the slide rule, and demonstrated the various types of problems which may be solved with it. Miss Perkins first gave a short sketch of the history of the dye ing process. “Until the middle of the nineteenth century man was dependent for all the dyes which he used upon the coloring matter of certain plants and animals. Among these were the indgo, alezarin (a red dye) ob tained from the root of the mad der plant, the coloring matter of logwood, cochineal, and the Tyrian purple which ’ most famous and most costly dye of the ancient world. It tained from a small marine snail found on the shores of the Mediterranean. From the tiny sac behind the head the dye was secreted as a thick whitish liquid. It was spread on cloth and exposed to air and sunlight, it first turned green, next blue, then purple. If the cloth was washed with soap it became a fast crimson. From the glands of twelve thousand of these snails only about twenty-three grains could be obtained, and the cost of the dye was nearly three hundred dollars an ounce. Hence the expression of ancient times “Born to the purple.” The Phoenician merchants made fortunes out of the monopoly, but after the fall of Tyre it be- (Continued on Page Three) Pierrette Players Give Three-Act Costume Play Dramatic Club Presents “The Romancers”; Eliza beth Rominger and Margaret Hauser Play Leading Roles Theta Delta Pi Gives Dinner To New Members Dinner at Robert E. Lee Hotel Saturday Evening, Feb ruary Twenty-Seventh. The members of the Theta Delta Pi Society entertained at a dinner party on Saturday evening, in the ball room of the Robert E. Lee Hotel, at eight o’clock, honoring the new mem bers of the society. The table was very attractive with its central decoration of a miniature fountain. The colors of the society, white and green, were emphasized by the use of spring flowers, place cards and A delicious seven-course din ner was served, and the new members were presented with lovely corsages of colonial roses and valley lilies and with hand some jade rings on which were engraved the Greek letters of (Continued on Page Three) On Saturday evening, Feb ruary twenty-seventh, “The Romancers,” a comedy in three acts, translated from the French “Les Romanesques,” by Edmond Rostand, was presented by the Pierrette Players. This delicate and artistic play is the first real ly big production to be given by the dramatic club this year. Those who have been enjoying the one-act plays which have been presented at MacDowell Club entertainments by the Pierrette Players, were not dis appointed in this more bitious, performance. The bers of the caste handled the plot very skillfully and interpreted their respective parts most cessfully. The scene of the play was France, in the parks of two adjoining estates long ago. The first act shows the parks divided brick wall covered with and morning-glories. On either side is a separate estate, belonging one to Monsieur Ber- gamin, the other to Monsieur Pasquinot. These two one time friends are, at the opening of the play, divided by a feud which causes each one to stay 'ser/erely on his-side-of-tbe and forbids all intercoursi tween the two families. The rising of the curtain discovers Percinet, the young son of Ber- gamin, seateed on toy of the wall, reading Romeo and Juliet to Sylvette, the daughter of Pasquinot, who is standing on a bench on her side of the wall, eagerly listening to the reading. Their conversation discloses that they are in love with each other and that they fear the anger of their parents. Sylvette suggests many means of reconciling the two fathers, all of them very romantic. She thinks of the pos sibility of someone trying to ab duct her, from whom Percinet will bravely rescue her, thus gaining the grateful thanks of Pasquinot and the hand of Syl vette. While they are talking a noise alarms them and they leave the wall promising to re turn for a rendezvous at twilight that evening. When the lovers have separat ed, the two fathers appear on the scene and having sent away their children, they run to the wall and embrace each other. Then they laugh together over their success of their plan to have Percinet and Syvette fall in love with each other. Knowing the romantic ideas of the lovers, they have decided that in order to bring them together they must put obstacles in their way. Bergamin who has heard the lovers’ conversation, now sketches a plan to stage a mock abduction of Sylvette so that Percinet may rescue her and bring about a proper reconcilia tion-between the two families. At twilight of that day, when Percinet goes to meet Sylvette, he heai-s her scream and leaps over the wall in time to see her being carried off by a band of masked men. He engages combat with the leader, a villian named Straforel, who appears hard pressed and finally falls by vne sword oi Percinet. Sylveite IS then rescued, the fathers ap pear on the scene, and a recon- cniauon follows, during which btraiorel rises from the ground, presents t-he bill tor the abduc- n to Bergamin, and falls back his lormer position without the knowledge of either Percinet • Sylvette. 'ihe second act shows the wall taken away, the two parks merged into one, and friendly relations restored. Strange to say, Bergamin and Pasquinot are ot as happy as they were be- ore the wall was taken away, hey have frequent quarrels and disagreements. Ifowever, they console themselves for the wip ing out of their feud, with the happiness of Sylvette and Percinet. They are supremely happy, until in an unlucky moment, Bergamin reveals to Sylvette the plot of the two fathers. Percinet, too, discovers the deceit which has been practised upon them. Unding their romantic illusions udoly- disyeJled, s misunder standing arises between the lovers. Sylvette forgets her love for Percinet and longs for more romance. Percinet, in anger and disappointment over the dispel ling of his dreams about his own runs away from his father’s house to seek adventure elsewhere. Sylvette’s thirst for romance unexpectedly satisfied when Straforel reappears in the guise of a marquis and almost over- her with his fiery love- His proposals of an elopement and a subsequent ex istence, subsisting on love and little else, fill her with dismay.I, She decides that love will not make up for a life of poverty and hardship. Not knowing how to send away the marquis, Sylvette longs for the old happy days with Percinet. While she this softened mood, Percinet re turns, wearied and unsuccessful, (Continued on Page Four) Dr. Juanita H. Floyd Explains New Game Work is on Subject of Spanish Authors; Result of Ex tended Research. 3r. Juanita Floyd’s latest literary production, a work of Spanish Authors, came from the i last week. It is a result of Dr. Floyd’s research work in Spain last summer, in addition to years of previous work. The game is beautifully illustrated and promises to be of real literary merit. It has been very highly complimented by some of the leading critics of America. Floyd has explained the game to several of her classes, and all of them were particularly interested in it. Bishop Rondthaler Speaks In Chapel Hour Holds Second Lenten Service ot 'rear; Xalks on Subject ot Simon Peter. Wednesday morning, March the third, at the expanded chapel hour, Bishop Rondthaler gave his second Lenten address. The subject of the talk was “Jesus Uhrist and the Apostle Simon Peter”. The story of Peter is wonder lul and romantic. Christ gave him a new name, which showe.d much He valued the com panionship. He was called Peter, which means a rock which the whole church Christ should be founded by his testimony. Although he was a humble fisherman, yet he is now known and revered in millions of He is a world citizen more important than Caesar or Charlemagne because he was a leader for good. Peter was very aimable, a quality which was especially shown after Christ’s resurrec tion. He dealt kindly with everyone. The Acts records a visit of his to the temple where cripple at the gate who asked alms of him. The friendly spirit shown throughout the life of Peter is demonstrated in his reply to the lame man: “Silver and gold have I none; but such I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Chri.st, of Nazareth, rise up and walk.” 3 quick-spoken and had to back-track often. He was very bold and energetic. Hidden in the soul of the humbler fisher- an was the gift of a leader. Simon Peter was altogether human and sometimes, after he had boldly undertaken a task, smitten with fear. The Poet, Gather, referring to this characteristic says, “I like that story about Peter trying to walk the water toward Jesus, who s walking toward the ship, be cause it is like myself, always starting out in a bold enterprise and then fearing.” The contacts of the Apostle Peter with Jesus are so numer ous that a whole book could be written about them. Only four glimpses or snapshots will be considered at this time. It is morning on the shores of Galilee, and Jesus who has been preaching is seated in Simon’s boat. To Jesus’ conmmand to cast his net into the water, Peter replies that he tried last even ing and got nothing, but will try again. He casts the net and so great is the haul that it can hardly be brought in. The sermon of Jesus which Peter has just heard and the wonder of this miracle impress him so much that he falls down on his knees and says, “Depart from (Continued on Page Four) ANNOUNCEMENT ^ The third Lenten address will' be given by Bishop Rondthaler on Wednesday, March 10, in Memorial Hall. The subject will be Jesus and Mary Magda lene. : The Academy Inter-class basket ball finals will take place on Monday, March 15. Mr. Higgins Speaks To The Mathematics Club Explains Importance of Metric System; Meeting is well Attended. The Mathematics Club held a meeting in the living room of Alice Clewell Building Wednes day evening, March the third, at seven o’clock. The speaker was Mr. Higgins, who gave a very interesting and instructive talk on thfe metric system. Mr. Higgins first discussed the need of weights and measure. The primitive life of early' man did not require a means of measurement, but as the custom of bartering and means of com munication were established, some standard of measurement became necessary. The first units of measure were natural objects, such as horns of animals, and the length of the which were considered somewhat uniform. Even today have certain standards de pendent upon these early measurements, such as a cubit, which is the distance from the tip of the finger to the elbow. The desire for some fixed form of measurement became greater as the years went by. In early England the people felt pressing need for some stand ard, such as a yard. Some poli ticians devised the scheme of ac cepting as a standard of ‘lasurement the distance from the king’s nose to the end of his thumb. When the king died, the yard went with him and England- was again left without standard of measure. Many years afterward another yard sured off and placed in the House of Parliment which later burned down, destroying the standard yard with it. It seems a peculiar thing that the English never attempted to >t a standard that would (Continued on Page Four) Miss Marian Blair Entertains Dramatic Club Maeterlinck’s “The Intruder” Read by Margaret Hauser. Miss Marian Blair delightful ly entertained The Pierrette Players at her home on Cherry Street on Thursday evening, March 4. The guests assembled at Miss Blair’s home at eight o’ clock, and proceeded with the regular routine business. In the absence of the President, Miss Isabel Wenhold, the Vice-Presi dent, presided. The secretary’s report was read and approved, after which the roll was called. Twenty members were present. Miss Blair made the announce ment that Alfred Kreymborg was scheduled to visit the South lecture tour during April, and asked if the club would think of asking Mr. Kreymborg to come to Salem under its auspices. The matter was left open until the definite date of his tour could be learned. Dorothy Siewers, Business Manager, gave a report of the proceeds from the play, also giv ing an itemized account of the expenses. The chairman of the pin committee submitted the im- (Continued on Page Two)
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