|IERRETTE ^LAYERS RESENT IPHIGENIA IN TAURIS Annual Greek Play Today In The Glen Dramatic Club Presents Euripides’ “Iphigenia” This afternoon, Saturday, May lt, at three forty-five o’clock, the Pier rette Players, under the direction of Dr. Willoughby, will present Iphi genia, a Greek play by Kuripides. As Ur. Eondthaler stated Wednesday morning in chapel, many colleges would not care to present a Greek play, and few would dare to do so. That the production of a Greek play every year at Salem has become a tradition is significant in the cul tural life of the college. Without the careful organization and the faithful and skillful directing of Dr. Wil loughby, and without the co-operar tion and the loyalty of the Pierrettes, and without the sacrifice of time of both, Iphigenia could not be present ed. The play given at Salem this year is especially distinguished in that Mr. Vardell composed, some what in the manner of the ancients, the music for the chorus. The cast of characters for Iphi genia is as follows: Iphigenia, eldest daughter of Aga memnon, King of Argos; supposed to have been sacrificed by him to Artemis at Aulis—Mary Virginia Pcndergraph. Orestes, her brother; pursued by Furies for killing his mother, Cly- temnestra, who had murdered Aga memnon—Edith Kirkland. Pylades, Prince of Phokis, friend to Orestes—Beulah Zachary. Thoas, King of Tauris, a savage country beyond the Symplegades— Adelaide Silversteen. A Herdsman—Margaret McLean. A messenger—Virginia Nall. Priestesses — Phyllis Noe, Alois Padrick, Betty Boone. Chorus of Captive Greek Women, handmaids to Iphigenia — Mary B. Williams, Francos Mendenhall, Wan na Mary Huggins, Frances Butner, Irene Clay, Tommye Frye, Rosalie Smith, Caro McNeil, Josephine Courtney, Margaret Bagby, Rebecca Hines, Virginia Bailey. The Goddess Pallas Athena — Emily Moore. Admission to Iphigenia is by Pier rette ticket or fifty cents. Salem Girls Speak At Alumnae Meeting Miss Mary Audrey Stough Is Elected President of Char lotte Association Tuesday night at the home of Mrs. Charles Ross on Rosewell Avenue in Charlotte the Charlotte Salem Alum nae Association was hostess to the high school seniors who are interest ed in Salem and to several Salem girls, who gave short talks. Miss Frances Caldwell was in charge of the program and expressed an appre ciation on the part of the college for the invitation to the meeting. Miss Mary Louise Mickey told of the changes made in the Music School, Miss Emily Mickey spoke on the extra-curricular activities, and Miss Susan Calder spoke on the Athletic Association. Both the alum nae and the high school seniors seemed very much interested. At a short business meeting prior 'o the program Miss Mary Audrey iough was elected president for 32-33. The Charlotte Association is four meetings every year. WINSTON-SALEM, N. C„ SATURDAY, MAY 14, 1932. Scene From Iphigenia Dr. Pearl Willoughby Discusses Greek Drama Background of “Iphigenia” Presented in Expanded Chapel A discussion of tlie characters, set ting, and historical background of the Greek drama, Iphigenia Tauris,, by Euripides was presented in expanded chapel period by Dr. Pearl Vivian Willoughby, who is di recting its production at Salem on Saturday afternoon. Through this discussion all students and faculty, whether well acquainted with dr or not, were assured of a real insight into the spirit as well as the action of the play. This familiarity was enjoyed by the ancients who were well versed in mythology and knew all the circumstances leading up to the point of action with which the drama begins, and it is well that a modern audience should have at least some part of such fore-knowledge. Dr. Willoughby first gave a brief account of the lives of Tantalus and his descendants. The former, who is addressed in the opening lines of the play as the “man of torment and of pride,” was the son of Zeus and a man of evil deeds who often dis pleased the gods. His son, Pelops, fell in love with the beautiful Hip- podamia whom he won in marriage by his victory in a chariot race. Pe- lo]5s, however, inherited the evil nature of his father, Tantalus, and after his marriage he committed many crimes which aroused the par ticular anger of Hermes who wanted vengeance on his house. This Hermes achieved by giving to Atreus, one of Pelops’ two sons, a golden lamb which promised power and wealth to its owner. Thyestes, the other son, immediately tried to gain possession of this lamb, and a terrible feud en sued, as a result of which Atreus killed his brother and was in turn slain by one of his own kinsman. Atreus’ two sons were Agamemnon and Menelaus. The former was the STUDENTS MUST REG ISTER FOR 1932-’33 CLASSES Registration for next year will take place from Monday, 16 until Friday, 20, when all students are expected to file with the registrar a registration card or a withdrawal blank. This, of course, does not ap ply to Seniors. Summer school registration is necessary, and all courses expected to be taken during the summer months must be approved. For this purpose cards may be obtained from Miss Blair on Monday. Misses Kimel And Pratt Give Brilliant Recital Interpret Difficult Program With Musical Intelligence The series of graduating recitals closed on Monday night when the Salem College School of Music pre sented to a large audience in Me morial Hall Miss Doris Kimel, coloratura soprano and Miss Evelyn Pratt, pianist both of Winston-Salem. Miss Kimel is a pupil of Ernest Les lie Schofield, and Miss Pratt of Miss Viola Tucker. The soloists were assisted by Miss Ruth Marsden, who played Miss Kimel’s accompaniments at the piano, and by Dean Vardell, who played the orchestral accom paniment to Miss Pratt’s Concerto on the organ. Miss Kimel opened the recital with “Pastoral,” an Old English song (ar- anged by H.Lane Wilson). This was a rather light number with pretty melody and many cadenzas. “L’Amour de Moy” was a quiet French chanson of the fifteenth cen- tur3^, which Miss Kimel interpreted with feeling in her sweet tones. Mo zart’s “Alleluia” was a powerful number. She brought her first group to a climax with “Tarantella Napole- tana” by Rossini, which was bril liant and dramatic. Miss Pratt opened her part of the program with “Arioso” by Bach- Pirani, which she played with much depth of tone and in a decisive man ner, both of which showed her under standing of its demands. “Consola tion” by Liszt was made up largely of rolled chords and arpeggios, which brought contrasts between the brilliant and the quiet. She closed COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM May 27—Transfer of caps and gowns. Academy graduation. May 28—Salem Alumnae Day. 1:00 Luncheon in costume. 3:00 George Washington Pageant. 4:30 Senior Masque. 8:15 Grand Concert. 10:00 President’s Reception. May 29—11:00 Baccalaureate Sermon by Bishop Peniek. 4:00 Washington Memorial Service. 7:00 Senior Vespers. May 30—Graduation Day. 10:45 Daisy Chain Proces- 11:00—Graduation address and presentation oi diplomas. Recital At Last Music Hour Of The Year Advanced Students Show Marked Improvement As the last music hour of the year there was a recital by rather ad vanced students in the music depart ment. Though some of them appeared for the first time in music hour, most of the players had performed before, and it was interesting to note their improvement during the course of The following program of piano, harp, and vocal solos was given: Romance in E Minor Annie Zue May Song of Brittany Chaminade Doris Foster Etude—“Ghosts” Sehytte Marjorie Mendenhall Petite Etude Schumann Prelude No. 3 Carlos Salzedo Ruth Miller Valse, Op. 64, No. 3 Chopin Lois Moores Hunting Song in A Flat Schumann Beulah Wall Rustle of Spring Sinding Rachel Bray Autumn^.,., Rogers Bcliold, the Master Passeth By Hammond Frances Peterson Rondo (from Sonata, Op. 26) Beethoven Nancy Thompson Nocturne, Op. 72, No. 1 — Chopin Margaret L. Johnson Troika Tschaikowsky Martha Davis Number 30. Student Federation Held AtN.C.C.W. Mary Catherine Siewers Elec ted State Treasurer At the recent North Carolina Fed eration of Students, which was held at N. C. C. W. on May 6-7, Mary Catherine Siewers was elected treas urer. This honor came at the final session of a most interesting con ference, where Miss Siewers, Mary Katherine Thorpe, and Florence Aitcheson were representatives for Salem. They give a report of a good time and a worth-while week-end spent with representatives of schools from over the state. They arrived Friday at five o’clock, and after registering and being taken to their rooms by their hostesses of N. C. C. W., the delegates were en tertained at a buffet supper. At eight-thirty they assembled for an address by Mr. Taylor of the gover nor’s council, who set forth the plan that is made to relieve economic strain in North Carolina. By de veloping natural resources by scien tific means, and by making every spot in North Carolina so beautiful that tourists will be attracted, the state hopes to regain prosperity and to better her condition even in normal times. After the lecture there was a dance the gymnasium, where the girls broke, because there were more of them than boys, and a good orchestra furnished music. On Saturday morning delegates from girls’ and boys’ schools had separate discussion groups concern ing their particular problems. A general session followed, and results of the discussions were com pared. It appeared that the honor lystem exists only in schools as small 3S Salem, where it functions very well as compared with other schools. The so-called “honor system” of lar ger colleges is simply a “snooper system,” with the student council acting as a court to try offenses. The afternoon session was a dis cussion of extra-curricular activities —finding time and money for them. Though, it was shown, smaller schools are forced to exact a very high budget to cover the expenses of their activities, large colleges collect a small fee from each individual and still find money for salaries of the heads of their organizations. It is a loop-hole for graft and “some dirty politics.” Albright of Carolina talk- politics—in school, state, and Faculty Committee Conducts Vespers Mr. McDonald Speaks on Ideals in Life On Sunday evening. May 8, the Faculty Advisory Committee had charge of the Vesper program, with Miss Lawrence presiding. Miss Dorothy Thompson played the pre lude. After an opening hymn Miss Lawrence led in prayer, and Mrs. Rondthaler read a part of the twelfth chapter of Luke. Miss Hazel Read played a selection on the violin. Mr. McDonald spoke to the group on ideals. He said that it seemed particularly appropriate on Mother’s Day to talk on ideals, for, not only in Christian countries, but through- Clubs Elect Officers For Coming Year Four Organizations An nounce Election Results Elections are still taking place on the campus among the organizations. The following club officers have been elected: Mathematics Club President—Dorothy Heidenreich. Vice-President—Mary Stockton. Secretary—Lena Petree. Treasurer—Mary Louise Fuller. French Club President—Mary Lillian Colute. Vice-President—Ruth Crouse Secretary-Treasurer—Jean Patter- Alpha Chi Alpha President—Dorothy Heidenreich Vice-President—Susan Calder Secretary—Mary Absher Treasurer—Elinor Phillips. Latin Club President—Elinor Phillips Vice-President—Dorothy Sims Secretary—Virginia Allen