. ... Tuesday, February 12, 1924 THE TAR HEEL Page Four : i I i i 1 I i i FOLK PLAYS (Continued from. Page 1) matic scene, remove the remnants of a hearty meal from his lips with his shirt-sleeve, even though these su perior persons have only recently had it upon the authority of Emily Post and The Book of Etiquette that people who wish to get on in tho so cial world utilize only the folded square of linen beside the plate for this purpose. And it is an amusing anomaly that the one audience from which one would expect sympathetic silence, if not rapt attention, is the first to spoil the climax of a Green opus by inanely laughing at the ef forts of a peculiarly gifted girl in a most difficult passage, the hysteri cal moments. Someone has said the American people have as good gov ernment as they deserve. Yet some people have the temerity to reprove me because I find myself unable to warm up to this Frank Crane balder dash anent brotherly love, etc. Now to leap the footlights. If one person in the ensemble were to be singled out for contributing most to the success of the evening, that per son would be Frances Gray. She is the find of the year, and so rarely does the opportunity come for unal loyed praise that it is difficult to re frain from the adjectivial usage and verbal pyrotechnics of the Kochopho- biac who maunders around in the Wil derness of the Tar Heel and the jun gle of the Magazine. Fancy Fanny writing the only character study of civilized woman that the Playmakers have had as yet; a study character ized by a subtlety that rivals some of the woefully weak plays that Mrs. Fiske has made successful. Miss Majette's role was admirably suited to "Miss Nelly's" creator. The com parison is not invidious from the point of view of either the author or the interpreter of "Mrs. Agnes Miller," the central character of the "Beaded Buckle." Miss Majette eame up to all expectations and gave the most finished performance of the eve ning. Our bow made to the Indies, we turn to bestow the laurel upon Messrs. Hawkins, Pritchert, and Shackell for executing the most me ritorious work among the n:ala con tingent. There were other3, of course, in minor roles, who were com mendable. Claudius Mintz and Char les Dees were portraits from life, and Miss Vinton Liddell did much in a few deft strokes in the opening of the "Beaded Buckle" to definitely identify the play. With her first speeches came the assurance that the piece was going over in fini fashion. Servants of God Playmakers always seem to have difficulty in bringing the curtain raiser around to top form "Cob's" play was one of the best of a serious nature put on of late. But it had suffered from cutting, and perhaps the psychology at times is open to criticism. I refer to Jackson's out burst in the last lines, his condem nation of the minister as a thief. The preceding tragic event, I hold, would temper even such a deep-dyed villain as Jackson. What makes the play notable is the incisiveness of the character portrayal, the remarkable economy with which he secures his effects. The dialogue ha- a bice to it, and the narrative a provocative kinship with the affairs of every day, small-town life. Jim Hawkins, the most promising actor in the fold' to my way of thinking, carried off the leading role in excellent fashion. His passionate outburst which brought the climax was certainly ev erything that could be asked for. Beyond the rather commonptoee crit icism that he was made up rather after the juvenile fashion, there is only the suggestion that the deep worry and perturbation might have been tinged with more of a brooding despair and melancholy. But I be lieve that most of the small -town sky-pilots, and this is infinitely more tragic, bow their heads to the Jack son's and sink into submissive apathy. Spencer Murphy's voice is admirably adapted to the villainous role of Jackson, but he did r.ot leave the idea, for all of this, that he was the domineering master of the town. TAR HEELS WIN (Continued from Page 1) Cobb - McCoy , L. F. Carmichael .: Holland C. Dodderer Miller R. G. McDonald .... Walp L. G. Devin Brown Substitutions: Carolina, none. Vir ginia: Wrenn for Holland,. Davis for McCoy. Carolina scoring field goals. Cobb 6. Carmichael 4. Devin 2. McDon ald 1. Goals after fouls. Cobb 1. Carmichael 1. McDonald 5. Virgin ia scoring field goals. McCoy 3. Mill er 2. Walp 1. Davis 1. Goals af ter fouls. Miller 3. McCoy 1. Walp I. Wrenn 1. Referee: Metzer. Y. ENUS HOLS C&f letyut itttaf Qualitf TOR the student or prof., the -- superb VENUS out-rivab all for perfect pencil work. 17 black degrees 3 copying. American Lead Pencil Co. 220 Fifth Ave. Iew I or It Write for book lt nn Venitb IVncilil onrl Venus Kvkkpointeo liicchanicai Pencil Franklin College A new system of electing captains of teams is to be practice! at Frank lin College, Indiana. Thy Captain will be elected before every game nd will rule for that game only. EX. : He is not at his best in this sort of part. Martha Royster, as the child, was another bright spot in this piay. All of the stewards parts were well taken, but Duckworth and Dees seem ed especially good. "Servants of God" did not have the care taken with it on the direction and, evidently, that the others did, but it possessed striking merits of its own that were supplemerted by excellent acting from Hawkins. "The Beaded Buckle"' Miss Gray's play is the nearest ap proach to high comedy seen lately on the Playmaker stage. There has been so much hokum, so much slap-stick comedy bordering on the farcical. The "Buckle" felt the touch of woman's hand; it was deftly sketched, and ur bane and altogether delightful. Editor's note: Owing to a severe attack of Councilitis Soc, our review ;r, was unable to finish his criticism. We hope to run the next installment in Friday's issue. CLASSIFIED TAR HEE CLASSIFIED RATES Ona Cant a Word (This Type) Each Insertion. Ten Cents Minimum . Charge. Blank Space and Paragraphed Want Ada. $1.00 Per Inch CASH MUST ACCOMPANY ALL ORDERS Classifications ' Not Guaranteed After 3:00 P. M. Every Monday and Thursday. Leave your Ad at Y. M. C. A. or at TAR HEEL OFFICE LOST A Finchley cap and a Chem istry book. Reward if returned tc No. 35 Steele. (2-12) LOST A blue-slip-over sweater If found return to "Y" Office. (2-12) LOST A Lefax note-book, some where between Phillips' Hall and Murphey. Return "Y." (2-12) FOR SALE A good and expensive Guitar, real cheap. See C. N. Slew ars. Beta Theta Pi House. (2-12) FOR SALE Royal No. 5 Type writer. Good condition. Want to sell at once. See L. A. Crowell. No. 3 Steele. LOST A French book, Frazier & Squair. Return to "Y" Office. LOST A key ring, with three keys, opst-office key, a trunk key and an ordinary key. E. W. Sharp. Box No. 204. 2-8. LOST A Parker Fountain Pen. Reward given if returned to No. 11 South. 2-8. BE A NEWSPAPER CORRE SPONDENT with the HEACOCK plan and earn a good income while learning; we show you how; begin at once; all or spare time; experience unnecessary; no canvassing; send foi particulars. Newswriters Training Bureau, Buffalo, N. Y. 6-15 N. H. SILVER CO. At SUTTON and ALDERMAN'S On Thursday, Feb. 14th. With a Complete Line Of Hart, Schaffner and Marx Griffon Clothes and Bostonian Shoes "PIC" is DEAD (Continued from Page 1) ding suffreed complete losses, since neither had a bit of insurance. O' Kelly was probably the heavier loos er, since the Mayor lost little more than the projection machines. Of course Brockwell, being the owner of he building lost more than either of them, since he had nothing to cover his loss either. A short time ago, he was offered thirty thousand dol ars for his building, but he refused ;he offer. However, the cost of replacing the building will be considerably less han the cost of building one all over, since the walls are unhurt and the and is already graded properly. New Building Soon Mr. Brockwell stated that work on he new building will begin Monday morning, if possible. He says that the work will be pushed as fast as iossib!e and after it is once under way, it should not take over about ,wo months to complete the build ng. The new building will be much more modern and more comfortable than the old one was. It will be well ventilated and, what is most im ortant, it will have a good screen -nd efficient projection machines, S3 that tue pi.ture can be seen with out any strain on the eyes from any joat in the house. Movie Bus to Durham Meanwhile the student body as a whole will save some two hours tnd two bits each night. The professors )f the university should join in with the students in the feeling of joy that the old "Pic" is gone, since they :an feel more sure now that the iaily assignments will be better, pre pared. Never the less, those v. ho ;iave been severely bitten by the movie bug can still find solace in Durham. With that in view, Pender- jraft has put on a Movie Special, which is to run every night to Dur ham and back. It will leave at six hirty and return at ten thirty. A special rate will be charged since he anticipates a goodly number lll8 8 i'iii'tttta The University Cafeteria serves enough. MILK in one year to line the road with bottles one foot apart all the way from Chapel Hill to Raleigh. A MILKY WAY Nearly FORTY MILES LONG We Clothe and Shoe the Young Man, and Boy Lipman & Berman THE SHOP THAT'S DIFFERENT 124 E. Main Street, Durham, N. C. MAN! DON'T BUY THAT NEXT SUIT OR OVER COAT UNTIL YOU SEE US FOR WE SAVE YOU MONEY ON YOUR PURCHASE AND YOUR PRESSING Buy your suits and overcoats from us We press them FREE (the life of the garment.) Tuxedo Suits, $35.00 See us for your Haberdashery. MADAM WRAY Scientific Palmist and Psychic Reader RESIDENCE 511 E. MAIN STREET (WRIGHT APARTMENTS) PHONE 1380. ; ; HOURS 10 A. M. TO 9 P. M. Advice on all matters of Business, Love or Trouble. If you wou'-d be successful, find out what Business or Profession you are best suited for. Learn how to control events of life. No matter what trouble you may have, call and see her. She will ad vise you. Satisfaction Guaranteed Prices Reasonable. In the mind of every seri ous thinking college man there arises a question "What am I going to do af ter graduation?" This question presents a serious crisis. It demands a defi nite decision. In an unusual degree the Life Insurance business com bines the opportunity for conspicuous business suc cess with the opportunity for real social service. Here is a profession that is emin ently worthy of considera tion. AVrite to us for particulars. Pilot Life Insurance Co. GREENSBORO, N. C. Name changed from SOUTHERN LIFE & TRUST COMPANY a. w. McAllister, pres. II. B. GUNTER, Agcy. Mgr. wanting to go over every night un til the new building is completed. Gerrard Hall Movies Last Saturday night, the picture scheduled to be shown at the Pick was shown free in Gerrard Hall. The screen was poor and the machine poorer than the one in the Pick one )f those that you crank by hand, but the house was nearly full at both shows. It is doubtless the first time 'hat a free picture show hai ever been given in Chapel Hill. It was also accompanied by music just as if it had been in the Pick itself. The only thing absent was the usual bom bardment of peanuts. This show was given through the courtesy of Mayor Roberson. It is rumored that there may be another show Monday night, but there is nothing definitely plan ned yet. The Old Pickwick is gone, with all its pleasant hours of amusement and its picturesque atmosphere. All chat remains unhurt and unchanged it. the old peanut parcher. Here's to the bigger and better Pickwick of the future, in which the film doesn't break and the light is good. A new college fraternity, Phi Kappa Pi, with chapters extending from New Hampshire to Iowa and Nebraska and with a membership at the outset of nearly 300 undergrad uates was formed by representatives of college locals at the National In. ter-Fraternity Conference which met in December. Ex. NOTICE "MOVIE SPECIAL" LEAVES AT 7:00 P. M. RETURNS AT 10:30 P. M. 75c Round Trip Get Your Tickets at Office. C. S. Pendergraft rti:;T:Tii:t:;:iiti::ti:tiii:tit:ii;i:;i::i:it;tt:tTT:ir:i:ii::itt:i:tii:;i;iiii::::iiii::iii::;t;:tiJ We Fill Our Patrons But Do Not Empty Their Pocketbooks GOOCHS' CAFE COLLEGE INN Quality Service Since 1903 P. S. Reservations should be made in advance for bur ''Pride of Carolina" Banquet Hall Are You on the Band Wagon? 1 ttxiliituttuxit

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