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■». > •* May 20, 1955 THE TWIG Page three THE GREEN ROOM By MARGARET TUCKER Back in the days when the papers • were full of advertisements read ing hopefully, ““Have tuxedo, will travel,” it was a custom in the big theatres to have a room called, in appropriately enough, the “Green Room. Backstage, this chamber was the melting-pot for actors and interested theatre-goers. It was here that current news and tidbits were passed by word-of-mouth. In re naming the theatre column “The Green Room,” I am expressing the tentative hope that you, the readers, will consider yourselves an “in terested, theatre-going public.” I shall try to answer any questions you ask about the theatre, even unto the edge of my knowledge. From time to time, there will be news of the shows opening currently on Broadway; they are the plays that will influence little theatres and school playhouses in the years to come. - If I may drag you back from the lights of the Great White Way for a while, I would like you to join me in applauding the girls who were recently tapped for Alpha Psi Omega. They are Cathy Atkins. Jeanne Grealish, Sally Drake, Betty Jean Blackmon, Emily Newman, and Mary Kiser. The Playhouse was honored last week by an impressive reading of Shaw’s Don Juan in Hell, by an even more impressive all-star cast. Thes pians were Dr. Lowry, as Don Juan; Dr. Crook, playing the Statue; Dr. Wallace, in the part of Dona Ana; and Dr. McLain, as the Devil. The meeting was quite a success, and it is to be hoped that we can present others like it in the future. Society Night Features An Alumna A recent dramatic effort, Barry’s The Twelve Pound Look, was put on by the play production class, un der the direction of Mrs. da Parma, in chapel. Not having exactly that degree of objectivity which is neces sary for a reviewer, this columnist will be forced to bypass any com ment. . . . If you have any questions about the theatre, or any ideas about what you would like to read in this space allotted me, I would be delighted to do all that I am able. Until next fall, then, a happy season to every one! BSU NEWS The picnic planned by the B. S. U. Jor Friday, May 13, was held in Society Hall. Every college student in the Raleigh Sunday schools and training unions was in vited. Martha Ann Roberts, general chairman of the party, was assisted by Lela Melvin, chairman of the food committee; Mary Kiser, chair man of the devotion committee; and Jeanne Grealish, chairman of the entertainment committee. Nancy Young was in charge of the pro gram, which included a skit given by Shirley Spoon, Horace Smith, and Reverend Roberts Lasater. Kay Johnson led the singing, Nancy Joy ner led the devotion, and a hymn was sung by Juanita Swindler, Mari lyn Strum, and Kappy Stroud. About 200 people were present and everyone seemed to enjoy it. On Wednesday, May 18, a party was held for the seniors in 1st Fair- cloth social parlor. Nancy Young was in charge of the program. The birthday party for people whose birthdays are in May was held Wednesday at supper. Congratulations to Ruth Jean Allen for her outstanding leader ship in the Athletic Association this year! As president of A. A. Ruth Jean has not only led us but has also worked beside us in Corn Husking Bee, Stunt, and Faculty- Student Playday. We’ll surely miss her next year, but we extend our best wishes for the future to Ruth Jean Allen, a versatile student, an ■ever-loyal friend, a capable leader, and an all-round good citizen. Congratulations are also in order for the honorary softball varsity. Members of this year’s varsity are: Eleanor Bowden, Amorette Bryant, Joyce Bums, Dale Caspar!, Martha Fasul, 'Kathleen Matthews, Wilma Owens, Juanita (better known as “Peanut”) Swindler, and Cathy Yates. Vann Dorm was proclaimed winner of the softball tournament. Well, it looks as if everyone is getting a pat on the back this week, so while we’re passing out bouquets we might give a few to Betsy Greene, the newly-elected dance chairman of A. A., and Virginia Corbett, the newly-elected social chairman. Good luck on those exams. As for next fall, let’s come back raring to make Meredith’s A. A. bigger and better than ever. Only the stu dents can do it, so A. A. is counting on YOU! Home Economics News At the first meeting of the Home Economics Club on May 5, the new officers were installed in a beautiful candlelight ceremony, and the seniors were inducted into the North Carolina and the American Home Economics Association. The club was fortunate in having as a speaker Miss Kiker, a past presi dent of the N. C. Home Economics Association and a representative of the Dairy Division of the Dept, of Agriculture. Talking on the values of home economics, she described what it has meant to her, and what it would mean to the student and graduates of today. She presented the club with a little bronze Betty lamp, which is their national sym bol. The meeting closed with a pleasant social hour. The seniors were honored at the annual dinner meeting at the S & W, each one being toasted by a mem ber of the club. The guest speaker for this occasion was Dr. Ethel Tilly of the psychology department who described her travels in Japan and gave interesting side-lights on home life in that country. By PAM HARTSELL The entire Meredith student body will be greatly honored when a “Meredith daughter” will return to be speaker for society night. Bernice Kelley Harris, a graduate of 1913, is today a well-known author of six novels, folk plays, feature articles, and short stories, all of which have been read and en joyed, not only by North Caro linians but by people of all states: famous authors, sailors from Shanghai, club women, beginning students, ambassadors, and univer sity presidents. Mrs. Harris’ success seems to lie in her down-to-earth style of writing, which grew out of a strong love lor her state and its people. In her works she pictures the people she has known intimately through the years, particularly those of Wake and Northampton counties. Frequently her character will emerge with a combination of characteristics drawn from several different real persons. Always those ^about whom the plot evolves are portrayed as very human people, with common joys, tears, weak nesses, and successes. In an article which appeared in the Meredith College Alumnae Magazine, April, 1951, Mrs. Harris writes directly to her friends and readers, sharing with them some in teresting little details concerning her publications and the fan mail she has received in connection with her writings. She relates how she came to be awarded the Mayflower Cup for the most distinguished North Carolina book of the year in 1939; the book, incidently, was Purslane, her first novel. To read her fan- mail, after the success of this book, is a fascinating experience. There seemed to be some confusion in va rious parts of the country about the significance of the title. Purslane. Miss Garner Obtains Leave of Absence Miss Maxine Garner, director of religious activities and teacher in the religion department, will be on leave of aosence from Meredith during the 1955-56 college year to study on a fellowship at Union theological Seminary in New York. Hers is one of twenty fellowships which were given by tiie Rockefeller Founda tion and were not open to individual application but by selection of a Seminary faculty committee and a board ol advisors. Represented in the group of ad vanced students are citizens of India, Pakistan, Burma, Thailand, Hong Kong, Japan, Australia, Ni geria, Egypt, Denmark, Norway, Brazil, British Guiana, Cuba and the United States. Economics, Seniors Entertained Invitations “letting the cat our of the bag” were extended to the senior home economics majors when Miss Brewer invited them to a “catnip tea” as a final get-together at the “Cedar Chest,” Miss Brewer’s cabin, on Saturday, May 14, at 6:30 p.m. “Kittens” graced the rooms in the form of decorations, favors, games, and entertainment as the “theme of the event.” The guests were seated around a long table where they enjoyed an hour of food and fellowship to gether. In addition to the senior guests, the special guests were Mrs. Brewer, Miss Brewer’s mother, and Miss Hanyen of our home eco nomics department. The seniors who will be graduat ing are Joan Allen, Virginia Kime MacMillan, III, Emma Lou Chap pell, Lois Williams Gerald, Christel Burns, Frances Patterson, Virginia Mumford, Lela Melvin, Patty Mel vin, Vivian Stanly, Earline Martin, and Cleo Jones. On June 3, the graduation exer cises of the Rex Hospital School of Nursing will be held in Jones Audi torium on the Meredith College campus. My Bunsen For a Cookie, Pill-Fed Chemist Might Cry (From The Skyscraper—Mundelein College, Chicago—ACP) A distinguished American jour nal lamented recently that a na tional flour and baking company gives annual awards for the best recipes entered in its national con test. Further comment ran that it is deplorable indeed that such frivo lous endeavor as baking a "cookie should be so amply rewarded when so many more deserving projects die for want of funds. We wouldn’t for a minute argue that a cancer cure is more im portant than a cookie, or a polio vaccine, or a means of curing a common cold. But lots of far less vital matters rank as “suitable” and “worthwhile” projects, whereas the simple things that make life smooth and some what sweet are taken for granted. Undoubtedly there are people who are so absorbed in the study of art, science, nature, and the un known that cakes, pies, steaks, and cookies are of little concern. These individuals could be easily satisfied with a little wild rice or bird seed. But we wonder if men are wise to underrate the cookie. A woman in terested in improving her recipes and pleased by the result of her culinary labors is probably a happy woman. Her family is probably well- nourished, and her husband is un doubtedly pampered. We think that the modern woman in her triple role as caterer, dietician, and entrepreneur of the world’s only perpetual motion machine — the kitchen — out- sciences science. Her ancestor who dreamed up the apple pie merits a place in our Hall of Fame. And if she makes a better cookie — it is all right with us to have the flour and baking company send an award to her door. In fact, it is fine! But, 1 must share with you a part of a letter which Mrs. Harris received from a sailor in Shanghai. He had just finished the reading of POrtu- laca. “This is a true job of in terpreting our wonderful State, a section that is Paradise on earth to me. Every dog-goned one of those characters 1 know, have talked to, and have listened to. The more 1 read, the more 1 liked it, and the more 1 laughed. The weird city of Shanghai, that lay in a pool of glittering lights below me might have been a million miles away; 1 had gone back to a little North Carolina town, gone back so surely that 1 could smell the clean pine scent after a rain and the leaves bumihg Oh a fall afternoon. And suddenly 1 was nostalgic for cornpone and succotash and fried ham. ...” There were dozens and dozens of such letters that piled into Mrs. Harris’s mailbox, and she proudly states that she has answered every one of them. It is with eager anticipation that we await the meeting and inevitable friendship of this remarkable woman of which our country, our State, and most of all, our school, are very proud to claim. FACULTY SHINES ON PLAYDAY By BARBARA SELLERS Faculty-Student Playday began with a bang as Dr. Edward Lowry and Cathy Yates werp crowned Duke and Duchess of the day on the steps in front of the dining hall. Next on the program were the cheers and songs given by the dorms and the day students. (Faculty, where were your song and cheer?) The day students won first place with both their cheer and their song. After the beginning festivities, the students dispersed, either to watch or to beat (they hoped) their favorite teachers at some game. The volleyball court, where a lively game ensued between panting faculty members and the varsity team, was the first stopping-place for most. Then, on to the court, where Dr. Lowry and Dr. Crook busily chewed soda crackers (with out benefit of water), as several students cheered them on. (The first to whistle was announced the winner.) Besides eating crackers. Dr. Lowry broke a classroom rule by blowing bubble-gum — in this case, when a bubble completely hid his face, he was announced the “Winnah”! Another strange sight was to see Dr. Smith concentrating at Chinese checkers. He, along with Miss Aycock, also indulged in hop scotch. Of course. Dr. Johnson and Dr. Rose represented the English department with their skill at cro quet. The science department held its own, for Mrs. Collins and Dr. Mary Yarbrough beat all chal lengers at bridge. Dr. Wallace, already an undisputed tennis cham pion, showed her prowess at scrabble with all who were in- Societies Elect Officers Asfrotekton Society President Kay McCosley Vice-President Marjorie Thore Secretary. Betty Kellum Treasurer Martha Bone Sergeant-at-Arms Eileen Browne Chief Marshal... Ann Middleton Senior Marshal....Mickey Kimbrell Junior Marshal Janet Fulcher Sophomore Marshal Kay Banner Freshman Marshal to be elected Philarctian Society President .Nancy Reese Vice-President Marilyn Greene Secretary Sharon Patterson Treasurer Lula Mae Jones Sergeant-at-Arms Cathy Yates Chaplain Miriam Lundy Chief Marshal ....Jean Cooper Senior Marshal....Barbara Brantley Junior Marshak... Marcia Horrel Sophomore Marshal Betty Sue Knott Freshman Marshal to be elected Freeman Religion Club Announces Officers President. Barbara Southworth Vice-President Marjorie Jackson Secretary... ....Jody Gibson Treasurer Pam Hartsell Publicity Chairman ...Joy Curtiss Arrangements Chairman Bobbie Anne Yarborough Social Chairman.... Pat Loving Sociology and Psi Chi Clubs Have Picnic On the afternoon of Tuesday, May 10, the Sociology Club and the Psi Chi Club joined forces, quiting exam jitters for a while by enjoying a picnic at the Chimney. Katherine Bright and Elladene Johnson planned a delicious menu of ham, potato salad, and all the trimmings. Dr. Syron and Dr. Tilly, faculty sponsors of the clubs, added to the gaiety of the atmosphere. Our en tertainment ranged all the way from watching some young birds (the kind with wings) being fed their supper to telling shaggy-dog stories. All of us are anticipating more of the same fun and frolic next year. OPEN LETTER (Continued from page two) sibilities necessitate more ex perience, and perhaps more educa tion, than you now possess. The job opportunity picture looks like this: Business and law: demand flexi ble and moderate Civil Service: demand constant and moderate, high for technologists Engineering: demand growing, supply insufficient Health: demand growing, supply insufficient Natural Science: demand great, supply insufficient Social Work: demand steady and increasing, supply moderately short Teaching: demand very great and growing, supply greatly inade quate I hope this letter has served its purpose in leading you to think of occupational opportunities and your place in the professions. Your Em ployment Service can furnish you with all the necessary information for a more detailed analysis. Welcome to the greatest labor force in the world. You will be proud of your place in it and your contribution to the continuing well being of the country. I wish you every success in the career you will choose. terested, while Mr. Howell and Dr. McLain took on “all who would” at ping-pong in Brewer social par lor. (Most “all who would” were beaten, too!) Mr. Dorsett was seen on the tennis court in his usual championship form, at the same time that Miss Axworthy and Mr. O’Steen entertained with piano var iations! In fact, all of the faculty participated in one way or another
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