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Page Two. THE SALEMITE January 17, 1947. SaUrn. "1ha*ihi Ml. Qnatf l^eote4tL^IJ04jU- Qla/fl^ QiuiU, The first week in January 1947 will always be a week worth rememl)ering, indeed unfor gettable in the long history of Salem College, and why? Because this was the week when the announcement was made of the wonder ful endowment gift by Mr. James A. Gray. This gift is in the amount of one hundred and fifty thousand dollars, “for use, (quot ing Mr. Gray’s letter) “as in the case of in come from its endowment funds, in improv ing its instruction and academic standards.” Piverywhere that the press has carried this information, the Alumnae, the friends, and the present students and faculty of Salem Col lege have been rejoicing, for this is the largest single gift that Salem has ever received. In coming from ]\Ir. Gray it comes from a true friend who has known Salem all his life, has had every opportunity to observe the life of Salem, and who believes heartily iu the ideals of Salem. The SALEMITE eagerly salutes Mr. James A. Gray, first for his gift, then for the spirit of his giving, and further for its great en couragement in having come during the very heart of the 175th Anniversary Year of Cele bration. It constitutes a shining beacon to all givers in this year of anniversary challenge. / One week out of nine m,onths is set aside for Spiritual Evaluation Week. It is realized that the past week was an extremely busy one with all the pre-exam work, however this was anticipated in October when a group of all campus representatives voted to have January 18-16 set aside. The date was set by students, rwith administration approval. The majority of students gave very poor cooperation and failed to take any interest or show any spirit what-so-ever. The minority who were deeply interested and attentive were just as busy as the last one of the “slackers.” Those who came now have a treasure for life that the other students have missed. The faculty were none the less uncooperative pil ing l::st minute assignments and toilsome work, as weil as having r'eguired classes during the time scheduled for our speaker, f’ew of the faciiHy took advantage of hearing Dr. Cowan, whose mesages applied to all. If Salem students and faculty care little enough for the school or the advancement of t’ eir own lives, then such worth while and outsi'anding speakers should not be asked to give up their time for Salem. “Where two or three are gathered together in My name, there will I be also.’ F. C. Poe^ ON DRAMA By Peirano Achen The coffee put had been thrice refilled; the kitchen clock struck midnight, and Grandma reached for her cane to aid her slippery knee. The conference had adjourned, and the Achen mothers could once more go to the easy sleep of those who do their duty. They had decided that I was to accompany Cousin Beaten- brow back to college after the holidays to discover what terrible calamity must have befallen her._ For we were much disturbed. Our once vivacious daughter had come home a stoop-shouldered, sunken- chested creature, whose arms dragged at her sides in the manner of a tired chimpanzee. I was to keep the purpose of my visit a secret, since Beatenbrow did not notice anything peculiar about her appearance, and wo did not wish to w'orry her. Hence, early the next morning we set out and rode for several Iiours until we came to Whiz-Sagem, so-called “twin” cities that grew into one. I inquired of my cousin why they were said to be “twin,” since one was proudly modern and the other, just as proudly ancient. Moreover the chief characteristic they shared seemed to be the very dismal climate, which wet them equally. But in her new apathy Beatenbiow merely shook her head and splashed her toe in one of the many puddles. Shortly before six we came to the school in Sagem, which I found a very pretty place. In fact, it seemed so pleai^ant and peace ful that I could not yet imagine any reason for Beatenbrow’s con dition. On entering the dorm we were met by many fluttery friends —whom we assured that we had enjoyed ‘ ‘ a lur-r-vely time,” ‘ ‘ a Merry-Merry,” “a splendid little Christmas,” and other fashionable kinds of happiness. With these little chums we made our way to the dining hall for dinner. On the way I remembered the great reputation Bagem had .?or etiquette and manners and was afraid I might embarrass Boaten- brow with my crude behavior. However I soon discovered I had nothing to fear. For when we sat dowii to eat, confusion unlimited reigned. Instead of passing everything to the left, the Sagemites sent their dishes right, left, and diagonally. Inevitably someone was' caught with asparagus going left in one hand and cauliflower traveling right in the other, with various foods lined up waiting to be passed. At this point “Bottleneck” was cruelly shouted and the whole table I)urst into merciless laughter. Finally when we were ready to eat the first delicious mouthful, a beautiful little chime sounded. Silver was poised in mid-air and ears were pricked up to catch the latest news. I learned that there was no specific time for these interruptions. Eather they depend on a kind of mental telepathy among the announcers, who suddenly ap peared from all corners of the hall. Sometimes a girl with a message let her subconscience get rusty and missed her cue. I sympathize with these i>eople, for I am sure the suspense must bo hard on the in digestion. While at the table I was able to get a good view of the Sagemites together, and I found that despite the gaiety many were in Beatenbrow'’s condition. I could see why she was not conscious of her drooping looks. After the meal we played for a half hour until the clock struck seven. Then Beatenbrow sighed sadly, w'ent to her desk, and pulled out a huge box which had excited my curiosity from the first. It measured at least three feet each way. Now I could distinguish its fearful contents: The Reader’s Guide, Webster’s Dictionary, The Encyclopedia Brittanica, a Bible, concert programs, a term paper guide, and stacks of yellow paper. In answer to my astonished glance the usually taciturn Beaten brow said in a low voice, “It happens every year before exams. There’s a theory out that students work better under pressure! ’ Where upon before my very eyes she hoisted the box to her shoulders and trudged over to the library, where her caudle still burns in Seminar 5. My mission was accomnlished. I knew why Beatenbrow was de formed. ( Methinks that I have dwelt o’er long In that infernal realm Wherein all Drama passes by, Miss Siewers at the helm. Exams > Pull many a weary hour I sought Their onward flight to stay, That they might lend my wasted mind A teacher-pleasing ray. ’TAIN’T FUNNY. In cultured tones they laughed at me And ’scaped my frantic grasp. And then a library-hireling came To chide my pleading rasp. I Methinks my very brain doth turn— I know not where I stand; In Twentieth Century Salem or In Merrie Engle-land. Last Saturday afternoon most of the music big-wigs, here and everywhere, had their ears glued to their radios to hear the performance of an American opera ‘The Warrior” by Bernard Rogers—libretto by Norman Cor win based on the Biblical Samson and Delilah. Such varied and sundry comments have re sulted that they must be quoted! Choral Ensemble: . . . groan . . . oooooouch! . . . That thing really stink, stank, stunk ...” “Well, I liked it because it was different. . .” “rah-ter aromatic” (phew?), re: P. S. Taylor. Margaret Vardell: . . . “very refreshing ...” (Mr. Rogers was one of her teachers at East man. It seems that he has one of those per sonalities—lectures with his hand over his face, apologetically, and thinks everything “sounds a little like MacDowell” ... he also revels in digging up ancient instruments. Tliat accounts for the ‘dish and spoon’ sounds in his oi‘chestration!) Mr. Lerch; “You might as well have a play with sound-effects ... for all the music did to help out the action.” - Mr. Peterson: “It has possibilities ... I think with some changes it could be very ef fectively performed. American music should be very effectively performed. American music should be given a chance.” Dean Vardell: “I haven’t quite decided what 1 think . . . my main criticism is his lack of musical continuity. There should be some connecting ideas.” Most condemning comments were those of Olin Downs in his TIMES article, Sunday, January 12. - . . this is a singularly weak and ineffect ual opera, so weak and ineffectual, so strik ingly without inspiration or dramatic in tensity, that one can only wonder why a jury of eminent authorities should ^have given it the Oliver Ditson prize . . . Special mention should be made of the ex cellent job done by the singers—Regina Resnik as Delilah, Mack Harrell as Samson and others —as well as the conductor. Max Rudolph. Even ilr. Downs complimented them for their presentation of such a difficult score. Only time can make a lasting judgment of the merit of such as opera as this ... no definite conclusions should be drawn from one bearing of anything. /deeded Exams are here again. That means lots of studying for every one concerned. Quiet hours are to be observed at the usual times, but some people like to study at other times. Therefore, remember when you yell down the hall, or when you turn'your radio up that someone might be trying to study for an exam that means whether thej’’ pass or flunk a course. I>e considerate of others and they will be considerate of you. Member Southern Inter-Collegiate Press Published every Friday of the College year by the Student body of Salem College Downtown Office—304-306 South Main Street Printed by the Sun Printing Company OFFIclJs Alice Clewell Building-Basement Subscription Price—$2.00 a year-10c a copy EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT L-ditor-in-Chief Martha Boatwright Associate Editor Virtie Stroup Assistant Editor Rebecca Clap Assistant Editor Peggy Davis Make-up Editor Martha Lou Heitman Copy Editor Peggy Gray, Feature Editor Nancy Carlton Sports Editor Jean Sullivan Cartoonist '• Margaret Raynal Typist - Margaret Williams BUSINESS DEPARTMENT Business Manager Betsy Meiklejohn Assistant Business Manager Betsy Long Advertising Manager Jane Morris Assistant Advertising Manager Helen Spruill Circulation Ruth Scott
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