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April 27, 1967 THE TWIG Page Three Mr. Young Will Teoch Horpsichord Course Nexfr Year Meredith Acquires Authentic Harpsichord By JANE LEONARD Meredith has recently acquired not only a new president and plans for a proposed library, but also an authentic harpsichord. The immedi ate precursor of the piano, the harpsichord differs from the piano in that the strings of the harpsicord are plucked rather than being ham mered. Mr. Stephen E. Young of the Meredith music department com pared the piano to hitting the strings with one’s fist and the harpsicord to plucking them with one’s fingers. The music department ordered the new instrument at the end of last year and received it this March. It was a kit from the Frank Hubbard Harpsichord Company in Boston. Mr. Hubbard studied eighteenth century European instruments and assembled almost exact copies from modem materials. The Meredith harpsichord is basically a 1760 French instrument. The harpsichord cost $1,500 and is approximately seven feet long. Having two keyboards, it is bright green trimmed in red and yellow and is lined with a colorful printed wall paper. The bright colors originated because the instrument was not a concert instrument but was used only in churches and drawing rooms and therefore reflected individual tastes. From 1550 to 1750 the harpsi- chord was an indispensible part of an orchestra. In fact, the conductor was seated at the instrument and conducted from it, rather than stand ing and waving a baton as is the present custom. It was the only key board instrument until the 1770’s when the piano was invented and was the instrument for which Bach and other musicians composed. Be ginning with the movie Tom Jones, the harpsichord has recently grown in popularity and such musicians as Henry Mancini and Mitch I^ller have used it. At Meredith the instrument will be used primarily for two purposes. First of all, students will learn about the music and style of the period by studying the harpsichord. It will also be used to accompany other instru ments such as the flute and violin. Mr. Young is the only Meredith fac ulty member trained in the instru ment and will teach a course in the harpsichord next year. Birkin to Study Tropical Lands By JOY O’BERRY A sleeping bag and a diet of rice and beans—this is the life Mr. Dodge, Barbee, Ebelein, Bryant Represent Meredith Model UN Meets at ECC By MACKI RUDISILL Lynn Dodge, Dudley Barbee, Jeannie Ebelein, and Betty Bryant represented Meredith College at the Model United Nations Assembly held at East Carolina College on April 6-8. Ann Berry, president of the International Relations Qub, suggested to the gjrls that they repre sent Meredith. Lyon Dodge headed the delegation which chose to repre sent the South-East Asian country. PLAY DAY (Coatinued from page I) included everything from fortune- telling to a haunted schoolhouse, water balloon throwing at select faculty members, and a book sale. After fortifying themselves with baked goodies and pink lemonade from the Granddaughters’ Club, students bought stock for prizes from local businesses, guessed the number of pills in a bottle filled by the infirmary staff, threw darts at balloons to relieve frustrations, and generally had a good time on this once-a-year afternoon when classes arc forgotten, temporarily at least. One of the highlights of the day was the Sigma Alpha Iota talent show. Held in the dining hall, the show drew a large crowd as such distinguished musicians as Stephen Young, Beatrice Donley, and Jane Sullivan performed. Belle Haesler rendered enjoyable performances on the piano, while Dr. Harry Cooper presented a rather amazing “Humo- nica.” The talent show and other carni val attractions boosted the library fund'by over $200—a commendable accomplishment for a few hours of fun! Foot-long hot dogs, candied ap ples, and other such carnival foods completed the day. Weary students, faculty members, and guests were then left to •await the arrival of the inevitable sore muscles which ac company Meredith’s traditional way of welcoming springtime. Cambodia. This is the first year Meredith has participated in the assembly, which holds a Security Council, General Assembly, and committee meetings just as the United Nations does. Stu dents participating come from all over the United States. Each student thoroughly studies the country to be represented so that he can par ticipate as a native acting for the best interests of his country. Mere dith girls studied for four months in preparation for the assembly. Finances for the Meredith delega tion were provided mainly by the students themselves this year. It is hoped that the Student Government Association will be able to sponsor Meredith’s representatives next year. Vergean Birkin, geography profes sor, will lead this summer when he participates in a field seminar in Costa Rica. According to Mr. Birkin, the trip — sponsored by the University of Michigan and financed by a National Science Foundation grant—will be a “case study of the use of tropical lands.” Most of his time will be spent making unscheduled flights by non commercial airlines throughout the country studying agricultural land use. Formally stated, his particular topic of research will be “govern ment policy towards agricultural colonization.” He will be concerned with such questions as what are the government’s objectives in land use and is their approach the correct one? Mr. Birkin became interested in Latin America when he went to Puerto Rico in 1949 on an assign ment similar to a Peace Corps mis sion, and his enthusiasm over return ing is clearly evident. He is especially excited about the trip because it is in his favorite region, Latin America, and concerns his favorite topic, the political aspect of geography. Great Nights at Howard Johnson’s! Every Wednesday—Fish Fry—^"All you con eot" $1.19 Thursday—Chicken Fry $1.49 Friday—Fish Fry—^"All you can eot" $1.19 Saturday—Spaghetti—^"All you con eat".$1.00 U.S. #1 NORTH PEPSI-COLA BOTTLING CO., INC. OF RALEIGH, N, C Engraving Speciolists Diamond Specialists Quality Jewelry Gifts Bridesmoid's Gifts Bosse Jewelers Two Location* in Downtown Raleigh Signet Rings Charms Scarab Bracelets Ident. Bracelets 129 FAYETTEVILLE ST. 401 FAYETTEVILLE ST. a tffWTMi-iHiifufwitl Play Day in Pictures ^ especially popular booth at the Play Day carnival gave students a chaoce to throw water ballooiis at faculty members. RelKoIng over Play Day festivities were Duchess Miml Holt and Doke James Stephens. Crowning the royal couple are Paula Tudor and Maiy 'nimer. One of our many selections from our Swim wear Department. Please shop your styles be fore you select. “GLACE l”-0ne-plece diagona! prfnt maillot In puckered dacron souffle... daring "V" slit-plunga neckline and low square back. “Custom Cup" Swim Bra. Cassini colors ofyellow/plnk;bIue/green. Sizes 8-14. ALSO: "GLACE II'—Two-piece version with front closing . .. pant can be worn either dip back or front. Sizes: 8-14« mun CABttm DOWNTOWN — CASUAL COLONY — CAMERON VILLAGE
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