1958-12-12, The Crimson

U.M.O.C. ТЗп’ипш Volume 44 BSU Choir Will Sing Section Of “Messiah” By Harold Holder The Christmas aection of Handel's "Messiah" will be pre- K„ted by the Howard College BSU Massed Choir on Tuesday, December 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the Library Auditorium. The choir,' composed of 110 voices, will sin* the choruses: "And the Glory of the Lord," "O Thou that Tellsst Good Tidings," “Гог Unto Ui a Child Is Bom," “Olory to God," “Worthy Is the Lamb,” and dose with “The Hallelujah Chorus." Soprano soloist will be Sue Clements, and the alto, Dot Mar- tin. Russell Harp, tenor, and Lindsey O’Rear and Phillip Guinn, bass, will be the men loloists. A Howard organ major, Aubrey Edwards, will direct the choir. Aubrey is Director of Music at First Baptist Church, Gardendale, tad is the State B. S. U. Music Chairman and Choir Director. Miss Jane Slaughter, instructor of organ, will be the organist for the occasion. Miss Slaughter is also the music adviser for the choir. The choir consists of members of the B. S. U. Concert Choir, al¬ ternates for this choir, and many Howard^College, December 12, 1958 students who have shown their interest in a special choir such as this. Most of the students are not full time music students. Dr. Sigurd Bryan is the faculty adviser. Lindsey O’Rear and Bill Hombuckle are the assistant di¬ rectors, and Bobby Davis is the choir president The B. 8. U. Concert Choir, around which the Massed Choir is based, was organized last year. After appearing in several con¬ certs over the state, the choir was asked to sing at the B. S. U. Stu¬ dent Retreat at Ridgecrest, North Carolina last summer. The choir is now composed of fifty selected voices which will tour over the state. Several concerts are al¬ ready scheduled for this touring season. This is a B. S. U. activity and the entire student body is invited. No admission will be charged. After the concert the choir will go over the area singing Christ¬ mas carols. ‘Two Blind Mice” Wins Applause From Critic Oacups. orchids and a big fat Mouat who crept into the Blind Mice" last week. Making her first appearance at Howard in a major production, Pat stole scenes and topped lead¬ ing characters to walk away with the thow. Her acting was most professional to the point of mak¬ ing the others seem inferior. Most notable of her scenes were her bickerings with Senator Kruger, known as a "half-battle. A* for the majority of the other characters . . . well, it was a cold night and many appearances came a little stiffly. The warm reception of the audience moti¬ vated the players and they soon *Uled into credible personalities. Tommy Thurston, alias Yon Ko»ki. appeared stilted at first He came to life gradually as the play progressed. At the close, his twinkling eyes and sardonic amile communicated easily with the audience which was swept along !n bt* tide of schemes and laugh- fcr. The force of Yon’a stage prea- mce often upstaged hie feminine rwort and ex-wife Karen Nor- •eod. played by Shirley Garland. Although Shirley was moat love- v to look at she was decidedly “"^ew Yorklsh. The other half of the sister w«m, Letitla Turnbull, was por¬ trayed by Jerl Barber. Jeri dis¬ played commendable facial move- 7nt *nd body carriage, but ahe *‘*0 got off to a alow start. Her of punchy linea also hinder- * her complete aucceaa. Max Gartman was well cast Sanford Colley, as Major John Wi. was good during the scent which he demanded an ex- Ptanation of the farce right down ■ T* bulging veins in hia fore- and the unaccustomed cum ы. l flawed so freely from n» character's mouth. ^^hgrles McGlocklin turned in m«*t disappointing perfbrm- "**of the pUy. He hobbled linea box of marshmallows to Miss hearts of the audience of "Two and chose a voice range too low to remain consistent. Even his paunch was not credible. Senator Kruger, played by James Dillard, was probably the third beet performance of the play. The stereo-typed senator was most enjoyable. Too bad his nephew Ensign Jamison, played as Ray Moneyham. couldn’t have done as well. Gordon Bryars is a most versa¬ tile actor. Just the other week he was a villain named Barrabus and last week he was a mouse named McGill. Dr. Henry McGill made the whole audience ner¬ vous and irritable as he fingered hia lapels and made like an obvi¬ ous Virginia snob. 'n>readwnile of the State De¬ partment was ably handled by Hugh Craig Although he too was a stereo-typed character, he was most convincing. Memorable events of the eve¬ ning . . . Oran Davidson in her red dress with the mobile hips . . . Janice Hombuckle, the only girl on campus that had four babies in three days . . . Sarah Crum- bley looking high In the yellow In her satin blouse . . . Charles Fite and his rubbery voice and legs . . . Crystal’s hair ... and pathetic dresses . . . Clarence Brooks throwing kisses and car¬ nations . . . Simon and his hon- wty Thimks to Pst, congratulations, Miss Steer — MCC , TRYOUTS FOR -THE RIVER LINE" Sponsored by Theta Alpha Phi Directed by Yon Koakl Mon., Tues., Wed. afternoon December 18-17 Library Auditorium Tryouts for members of Theta Alpha Phi and Masquers only. Christmas Is Just around the eoruer and it seems that everyone is eagerly anticipating December 19 when the mad throng for home begins. Have you forgotten to mall your Christmas cards and buy all those many giftsT Send the Steeple’s gift in care of Lottie Moon Christmas offering. He won’t mind not getting one. Hen¬ rietta isn’t expecting any this year either. Ail to Lottie Moon. Who say a we won’t make that goal? News Is that Jim Sawyer wants a bottle of fingernail polish for Christmas. He wears the stuff all the time. Everyone seemed to enjoy step sing. Pat Petty surely did work long and hard on this affair. J. G. is mad with Sue Morton. It seems that this freshman lassie 1 from Mississippi has the wrong telephone number in the Bull Pup. The right one is TR 9-9208. What’s this about Leon Black griping about his best girl paying as much attention to the presi¬ dent of Leon's fraternity as she does to Leon who is the football hero of the group? Brawn isn’t nil, Leon. Anybody can be a big hero in intramural football but only four people can be frater¬ nity presidents. It’s about time to end this little column for another week. Do be good and study hard for it won't be long now till this semester ends. Biology Department Prepares Exhibits The Biology Department Is working hard on preparing inter¬ esting and educational exhibits for the glass cases in the hall. Three have been finished and are in their places. One of the exhibits is on a bi¬ otic community, showing the chain of food energy. Another one is a drawing of the cell. The most Important of the exhibits is the Botany of Chrismastime, showing the plants most com¬ monly seen at Christmas. Among these are the poinsettia, holly, mistletoe, firethom, pineconc, etc. The scientific name plus the origin of the plant are written on cards beneath <-ach display. The color scheme of red and green Is carried out in the entire exhibit. APO Holds Meeting Song Isadora for the choral groups winning first place In the W.S.O.A. step-sing smile beamingly over their trophiea. Those leading the winning groupe are, left to right, Nell Nations, Junior Class (Men’s Division); Sue Clements, Y.W.A.; and Bill Hombuckle, Sophomore Class. Singers Merit Honors In W.S.G.A. Step-Sing The W lal Htfti! -St and I were gives in each of the three divisions entered. These divisions were women's division, men's di¬ vision, and mixed division. Taking the honors in first place In the wofnen's division was the Y. W. A., tvhich presented rendi¬ tions of "Shortnln' Bread" and “The Lamb." Second place was won by Alpha Delta Phi sorority, which sang о medley of Alpha Delta Phi songs and "Floatin' Down to Cotton Town.” annual First — omen's Student Government Association held its psing Monday, December 8, in the Cafeteria. second place awards Flrit place in the Men's divi- sion went to a male group from the Junior class. They sang "Stouthearted Men" and “Let There Be Music." In the mixed division, the Sophomore Class took first place with their presentation of "1 Hear A Song" and "Oklahoma.” Second place in this division went to the mixed group from the Junior class who sang “Carol of the Bells" end ‘The Lord Is My Shepherd." Walker, O’Rear To Have Joint Piano, Voice Recital A joint piano and voice recital is to be given by Charlotte Walker a|<l Lindsay O’Rear next Monday at 8:00 p.m. in the auditorium. small Li Miss Walker, a Howard Junior music ediication major from Gadsden, is a student of Profes¬ sor Witold Turkiewlcz and Mr. O'Roar, studying under Professor Eleanor Ousley, is a Junior sacred music major from Huntsville. Mr. O'Rgar will bo accompa¬ nied at the piano by Mary Louise Mills, a freshman music major. The program will consist of the following intermingled numbers: Two Part Inventions, Nos. 13 and 18, by Bacjt; Sonata in F Minor, by Beethoven; Valse Impromptu by Lisxt; Sonatina, by Bartok— all by Charlotte Walker. People That Walked In Dark- ness, from The Measlah, by Han¬ del; Amarilll, by Caccinl; Lied, by Franck: Dl Provensa mar II suol, from La Travlata, by Verdi; Loveliest of Trees, by Duke; Five Eyes, by Gibbs; Fuchsia Tree, by Quitter; and Blow, Blow, Thou Winter Wind, also by Qullter — all sung by Lindsay O’Rear. The concert is free to the public. + To Elect Officers A Alpha Phi Omega recently ihet and elected officers for the spring semester. Bill Lee will receive the gavel from outgoing president, Doc Us- sery. Jim Braden will be 1st vice president and Jim Reading, 2nd vice president Harold Holder will serve as recording secretary and John Burson, corresponding sec¬ retary. Gene Martin was reelect¬ ed treasurer. Goal Of 82,000 Set For Offering Drive As the drive to meet the goal of 12000 for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering draws to a dose, students are dropping in their last coins to fill their “Lot¬ tie Boxes.” In order for the boxes to be collected and brought to¬ gether a special program has been planned for this Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. All r.tu dents are urged to bring their offerings at this time to the Library Auditorium where a spe¬ cial skit will be given by Jerl Barber, Jssilcc Hombuckle, and Bonnie Buckner Brotherhood Gives Christmas Banquet The time is upon us again for the Brotherhood banquet St Christmas which will feature en¬ tertainment on the light side and that of a serious nature. The banquet is to take place at Dawson Memorial Baptist Church, Monday the 18th at 7:30 P Emcee will be Dr. Hugh Bailey. The attire being suits for the boys and "dressy” dresses for the girls. Tickets for the gala affair may ba obtained from any Oraater Council member.