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Page Two. THE SALEMITE March 1, 1946. CILaMPK) chats Herewith let this chagrined Cfllumnist oflPer her most pro found apologies to Mr. Sigmund Spaeth . . . thank heaven he won’t see what happened to his nice article in the OPERA NEWS on “tune detection” . . . last week’s column seems to have reposed (except for a couple of paragraphs) on the cutting room floor—is my face red!!! Herewith let me give mv collaborat or, deah ole Siggie, due credit for all that wholesale knowledge I handed out last week . . . even Dean Vardell questions my ability to expound on Wagner’s sources of melodies! . . . ahemf But . . . (whew!) . . . my intention was just to point out the popular melodies interwoven in opera (plug—I re fuse tio surrender until I. have three Salemites listening to the opera with me without groaning—is it so horrible??) . . . and don’t be too, too surprised if Ezio Pinza comes out with “Milkman, Keep Those Bottles Quiet” in the middle of FIGARO sometime . . . Speaking of the BARBER OF SEVILLE (who was?), ’mem ber that howl of an arrangement of the "Largo A1 Factotum” put on by Luboshutz and Nemenoif, the duo-pianists? ’Tis now available on record—Victor, 11-8987, twelv'e-inch single . . . reverse side is Mr. Ltiboshutz’s arrangement of Kreisler’s “Tambourin Chinois.” . . . Hope the radios were on Wednesday night—sorry T didn’t kn,ow in time to warn you last week, but one of our piano virtuosos— June Reid had program aU by herself at 8:30—a nice honor, but no more than she deserves. . . . If my eavesdripping is correct, sounds like the whole of Music Hall is planning to move to N". Y. C. during spring holidays . . . Auditions, concerts, operas, and plain sight-seeing good times are on the bill of fare—send us a postcard. Bunny!! Radio news: Lily Pons will be the featured artist on the Telephone Hour Monday night—her one operatic number will be the Valse Ariette from Gounod’s MIRELLE . . . opera this week is LA BOHEME—hope it’s as good as the recent Toscanini pro duction, couldn’t be better, that’s a cinch! . . . The Boston Symphony is presenting an all Wagner program Saturday night at 9:30—for those of y^ou who miss Junior-Senior . . . I Rubinstein seems to be making a revolution or somethin’— i in his Carnegie Hall Recital last Sunday night (which was sold out two months in advance—that’s fame for you!), he announced all of his numbers himself; there were no printed programs—nice idea! Think of the marvelous opportunities he had to change his mind— take heed all you recitalists—can’t you see Ride deciding to play Gershwin instead of Grieg? — ha! I /J I^U The parrot does the beet he can Jo imitate the talk of man, But since he has bo gift for speech. The best the bird can d/) is screech. And 80 it is with Juniors. With the coming of spring, with the budding of the willow tree, with stunt night and Junior-Senior, there comes a time when the paper must resort to amateurs. And so thus it is that we, the above signed, have struggled and srained, pulled and pained to give to you a newspaper that resembles the Salemite. The only things we can trust to be our standby are the type and black fingers. Our attitudes towards editors have changed. And in fact here’s the conclusion we’ve reached. It must be terrible to be. The kind of editor that must agree A girl who’d* rather write than eat. And doesn’t have to run a beat; To whom three hundred reporters cling Who’s not afraid of anything; Who aims with a nose for news When everyone else is in the bues Whose wit and talent, genius, and wiles Demands articles of definite styles Who rises every day at six And words and phrases begins to mix Who all day long struggles to write Things newsy, interesting, and light. Personally I perfer To be an editor—an amateur Who stares with vacant, wandering eyes. For signs of stories that are not lies Who couldn’t write a column alpne Without a cuss word and a groan. Who hasn’t brains enough to know; About the latest Hygiene show And doesn’t know that teachers met To study laws of etiquette, An editor who lets her vigor lapse. In dusty papers, understood by saps. Who every literary art abhors. And every Salemite reader bores. Although an editor like that disgraces Her friends in the upper places Although her hands are tired and fat There’s something underneath the hat Of such a girl—a kind of demon That lets her boss three hundred she-men, Who walks all over the campus And brings her their stories fabulous. And though she’s anything but clever , i She’ll be an editor forever. I Apology to Samuel Hoffenstein. j A Plea For Dramatics “For lack of a nail, the shoe was lost,” and foi- lack of a good dramatics department, Salem is in danger of losing some worthwhile students, both now and in future years. This has been proved by the large number of students who have sent their applications to other schools which offer extensive training in dra matics. It is only reasonable that they should want the best training possible and this is certainly not found at Salem. The speech class is a step forward in the right direction, but it is not sufficient to meet the demands of aspiring Bernhardts and Duses. There is a need for classes in diction, interpretation, stage deportment, makeup, and all the other factors which go into the mak ing of an actress. If these classes were offered, dramatics would no longer be considered an extra-curricular activity, thus students would be more willing to put their time and efforts mto play productions, knowing that they would receive credits for this. Another thing the department lacks is ade quate equipment. It is unfair that the Pier rettes must buy their own makeup, an ex pensive necessity, which should be furnished by the school. Drafty and cold. Old Chapel is still useable, but the curtains are ragged and torn, and the stage properties are in efficient. Given adequate equipment to work with and good dramatic training, Salem tal ent, with the help of its capable director, could go far in the field of drama, and Salem Jollege would then be able to compare favooably her dramatics department with that of any school in the nation. P. T. Poet's Comer Through wooded hills of darken hue I journey, God, alone with you Through empty plains of desert sand My contrite heart can feel your hand A touch that kindles life afresh Within a soul where wilderness Once made the earth a barren land And peace a foreign thought for man. A note of music fills the air One single note from out nowhere Its throbbing tone beats in my heart And I can feel myself apart Apart from man, gone from the earth Where sadness dwells in silent reign Where sadnessdwells in silent reign And thoughts are filled ^with aching pain. The rustling leaves upon each tree Sing a song to none but me A tale that other ears may hear Without a sign, and scorn a tear Of life through countless ages past Of humble masses lead at last To light and faith through love of Thee How strange the tale heard but by me. by Lois Wooten Salemite Published Weekly By The Student Body Of Salem College Member Southern Inter-Collegiate Press Association SUBSCRIPTION PRICE - $2. A YEAR - 10c A COPT EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT Editor-in-Chief Effie Ruth Maxwell Associate Editor Jayne Bell Assistant Editor Martha Boatwright Assistant Editor ,— Virtie Stroup Make-up Editor Martha Lou Heitman Copy Editor Peggy Davis Music Editor Rebecca Clapp Sports Editor Maria Hicks Marianne Everett, Margaret Williams, Margaret Fisher, Margaret Styers, Teau Council, Frances Carr, Helen Thomas, Bernice Bunn, Hennetta Walton, Carol Gregory, Lois Wooten, Mary Bryant, Eva Martin Bul lock, Coit Kedfearn, Avis Weaver, Meredith Boaze, Betsy Boney, Nancy Carlton, Catherine Moore, Caro lyn Taylor, Lomie Lou Mills, Peggy Gray, Jean Sul livan, Sarah Hege, and Mary Motsinger. BUSINESS DEPARTMENT Business Manager Betsy Thomas Assistant Manager j Mollie Cameron Advertising Manager Betty« Bell Circulation Managor Greta Garth Helen Spruill, Lesley Bullard, Eaton Seville, Nancy Lee Erwin, Betsy Long, Jane Morris, Martha Brannock, Martha Walton, Nell Penn Watt, Jean Moss, Blanche Hicks, Frances Sowers, Jean Padgett, Jane Mull, Sarah Montague, Betsy Schaum, B. J. Hallman, Roberta Huffman, Mary Patience McFall. Margaret West, Betsy Boney, Augusta Garth, Jane Morris, Mary Farmer Brantley, Sarah Coe Hun- sucker, Ruth Hayes, Blanche Hicks, Peggy Gray, Mary Porter Evans, Elaine McNeely. Cooperation What is the nxatter with Salem students lately? The campus is in a slump. Maybe it is just the pre-Easter doldrums we have heard about. The students have not reached the throat-slitting stage yet, but they are on the way. Now, do we have a remedy to suggest . . . a little bit of cooperation. That is what was needed this week in getting out this Salemite. Do you want to know w'hat we went through? Well, here it is . . . When we assigned articles we were answered with . . . “I can’t write that, I don’t know anything about it” . . . “I haven’t got time this week” ... “I just don’t feel like writ ing” . . . “I wrote one last week, leave me alone this time.” After the articles were final ly assigned we waited for the copy. We wait ed until Thursday. Then we went around and collected it. Of course, they were not typed and no newspaper style was observed . . . some of them had not even been written. After re writing and proof-reading we were finally ready to set up the type. Then there was the question of ads. Each business staff mem ber had either forgotten that paper has to have ads or had completely ignored the fact. Now, the Salemite is the students’ paper. Every member of the student body should con tribute in some way to its success. Cooperation is the answer to success. Appreciation The Salemite wishes to take this opportunity to thank the administration and all thosp con cerned for answering our open forums and editorials. The ink-wells, the telephone, and the larger sidewalks that we begged for have been grant ed. The Salemite is proud of these improve ments on the campus and deeply appreciates the cooperation of the administration in listen ing to our requests. Reprinted from the Fcjruary issue of Esquire “It might be just as easy, dear, to hold head stUl and move the brush”
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