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PAGE TWO The Gold Bug, Western Maryland College, Westminster, Md. , A REVIEW OF AI' n Alice VARIETY BOOKS, PLAYS, AND LIFE Dear AI, Once again the Speech Department confirmation, if any were needed, of the gave evidence of its being a credit to keen dramatic perception of the director You remember Hazel and Hazelnut t Western Maryland College. Those of us, Official student newspaper of Western Maryland College, published on Thursday Well, they just passed away, so another and we are many, who are deprived in a and her ability to select people for roles during the academic year by the students of Western Maryland College, Westminster, dirt column had to be started. suited to them. Particularly were we im- Maryland. Entered as second-class matter at the Westminster Postoffice. large measure of the pleasure of the pressed by the quality of Miss Parks' Tennis seems to be just the thing now: in school, doubly by being has certainly and SUBSCRIPTION PRICE $1.00 A YEAR Peg Downing and J ohhnie George are theatre the efforts of those members appre- voice-it is beautiful Such an extremely ciate of the to charm. the power EDITORIAL STAFF playing a love game. I'm wonderin' Speech Department who furnish such ex- fragile and fantastic presentation is by what the net results will be. We still Bditor-in-Chie] F. P. MITCHELL, '34 cellent entertainment. Even those of us that fact difficult to put across yet we be- Associate Edito1' ESTHER V. RIGHTER, '34 have some students left tho-Mary who are not particularly interested in lieve that the audience unquestionably News Edito1's DOROTHY M. PAUL, '34, CARLTON BRINSFIELD, '35 Brown is learning to Read while Mil Ger- play work, still enjoy and appreciate caught the spirit of the play: the defi- COPY'Editors FRANCES ELDERDICE, '35, C. L. WHITTINGTON, '34 man is learning to Wright .... Durin' va- Sports EditOl'S MARTHA HARRISON, '34, EUGENE WILLIS, '34 cation, AI, I thot I heard Louie Ebert these plays. second' time this year the nite atmosphere it created; the concise, the For impression be- cynical somewhat it left MAKE-UP STAFF broadcastin' from "J oisey' '-his theme junior speech students presented a series hind. We might be tempted to moralize song-That Old Gwng of Mine .... I've Managing Editors ANTHONY DIKSA, '34, LORA M. OUTTEN, '34 of one act plays. On Friday, March 24, over it, but all we will do is to say that Assistant Managim,g Editor HERBERT STEVENS, '36 been pinin' to know, for simply ages, plays by Zona Gale, Alfred Kreymborg, . we liked it immensely. Stenooropher FRANCES GLYNN, '35 just what species of the animal, vege· and Gilbert Emery were presented. Gilbert Emery's farce, "Thank You table, or mineral world, Jimmie Dunn be- BUSINESS STAFF In Umcte J1Immy, by Zona Gale, there Doctor" is the type farce that makes TIS longs to, you see he lives on Flower Business Manage1' R. L. CAIRNES, '34 Street in Grove City .. _. Speaking of was ample opportunity for character wonder for a second if we really did AdveI·tising Mal/1agel' A. N. WARD, JR., '35 flowers-you didn't send me a corsage study and acting. The homely beauty of catch the point. The play was cleverly Cil-oulation .Momaqer CARL EVERLY, '34 a small mid-Western town with its pecu- written and cleverly performed, bringing for Easter, but don't Forget the" Inter- Assistant Circulation Managers Club Social" Saturday night. If you liar background and compelling hold on to a fitting climax the evening's enter- ZELMA CALVERT, '34 ARTHUR J. DOWNEY, '34 want me to look lovely, you'd better say its own people was faithfully portrayed tainment. Mr. Gisriel, as the doctor, CHARLES V. MOORE CECIL H. MARK, '35 it with flowers, "Peace, Sweet Peas." by the members of the cast. Mr. Malkus, gave a fine deep-voiced performance. The role, title was rather in the disappoint- so painfully typical doctor 'sassistant, REPORTERS Honest, AI, I feel so sorry for those ing. He had unlimited chances to "walk tactful, and superficially interested was poor ole boys trailin' way down on that Kathlyn Mellor, '34; Louise Needy, '5'4; Muriel Day, '34; Edith Forney, '35; Orpha away" with the play, but he 1eft that for well done by Miss Harrison. The studied Pritchard, '34; Dorothy Wicks, '36. old football field. Joey Klienman n 'n another. His portrayal of the character efficiency gave the part a definite charac- Pat Mahoney, '34; Clarence Buzzard, '34; James Bopst, '35; Brady Bryson, '35; Sue Cockey are goin' to sell ole clothes was good, but not good enough, for he terization that ranked it high. Miss Mel- Reynolds Simpson, '36; D. W. Nichols, '35; Robert Brooks, '36. to get their money for the dance. All failed to identify himself with the role lor in her interpretation of the brilliant contributions gratefully received. sympathetically to the extent that would evinced I certainly do wish people would stop have made the play his. We do not want young thief her far. a stage presence that will carry Worthy opinion; Model management; Correct news. playing cute and tying poor dead kitties to critize unwarrantably: Mr. Malkus The climax of the play pivoted on Mr. to the flag·pole--you know, it's the was fine in so far as he went, but we Holder and we were quite suprised to strangest thing that people in college could not help feeling that his potentiali- find that some people did not see the don't so dramatically the detective E D I T o R I A L Blah! know what flag-poles are for! ties were not all used. and friendly badge that How anyone could have missed The neighborly interest displayed, Es Righter sure pulled a fast one- 'inquisitiveness of Mis' Postmaster Sykes that we do not know. Though it was a Where Do We "For better or worse, " the new Gold Bug staff emptying her waste basket in the laun- and Mrs. Toplady were capably demon- difficult role, Mr. Holder carried it Go From Here? assumes charge with this issue. We fully realize what dry chute. Wiffle Dick said he surely strated by Miss Timmons and Miss Whit- through to a successful completion. a difficult task it is going to be to reach the heights liked the Shore but the ride over on the craft, respectively. Although her role Mr. Junkin, a senior student in speech, boat was ugh! attained by the retiring staff. If we are to make the paper better, it is nature (~) well, too hard on his good was small, Miss Burkins gave a very gen- has given evidence before of his ability going to be done only by the greatest diligence and hardest work. On uine performance. A nice balance of act- and we liked him very much this time. the other hand, if it becomes worse, then we will be left with the con- Jane Wine's back from the practice ing was visible in this play. Miss Day Both he and the doctor displayed their viction that we were entirely unworthy to undertake such great re- house and she thinks cooking's the and Mr. Outten carefully carried on their ability to put up a stage fight that suc- sponsibilities. "Bunk." parts in the background, while Uncle ceeded in convincing the audience of its It's been so swell up here that every- Jim/my and Grandma. held the fore· It is customary in a time like this to throw bouquets in all direc- one has got their first coat of war paint reality. This bit of stage work took tions upon the retiring staff. If this praise were undue, then we could -you really couldn't call it tan-ask ground. That portion was particularly practice and we admire the talents of the be blamed for it. However, at first glance it can easily be seen that the Jake. well done and would have done credit to two young men. Gold Bug of the past year has not only maintained the high standards MacIlveen was kinda forcing the sea- more experienced actors. not We were aware Thomk: You Doctor gave the entire cast but to the exclu- of their presence, set up by preceding years, but has even surpassed these high marks son the other night with his white cas- sion of the very definite plot development ample opportunity to display their vari- We can not show our appreciation enough for all the endless labor, the turne-anyway he furnished plenty of that was taking place. Mr. Fleming de- ous talents and they all were capable of vision and the loyalty that went to produce the tenth volume of the amusement to the crowd in the parlor. He veloped the role of a typical mid-West- measuring np to standard. college paper. We can only hope that we can conserve and add to what couldn't imagine why he was so popular. erner. The settings of the three plays were cast of the The the retiring staff have put into their work. Did you hear about the funny thing To Miss Seward go the laurels of the all effective. on them members to be compli- are who worked In furthering this aim, we have what may be called a platform that happened at West Point the other play. As Grandma, with her transcont.i- mented. They did a fine job. which we offer for your consideration. The planks will not startle by day' Well, it seems that a distinguished nental journeys, her genuine interests in Miss Smith is also to be highly com- their newness or originality, because they are the planks on which the lecturer was going to lecture to about human nature and her quaint manner- plimented for her work in directing the Gold Bug has been standing for all the years of its existence. But, two hundred cadets. In the middle of isms, she eclipsed the rest of the cast. plays. they do represent those things by which is made possible a paper which the lecture two huge setters loped in In our opinion Miss Seward did a very By her tireless work and her never- is your paper, and for you. Therefore, we propose: through the open portals, trotted down remarkable piece of character acting. So failing enthusiasm she has made the the aisle, and mounted the platform. The First, To make the Gold Bug more truly a paper belonging to the attending officers were fearful and ner- definitely had she allied herself to the Speech Department the success that it is. student body, serving to reflect, accurately and fairly, student opin- vous and the cadets were ready to bust, role that not once were we conscious of Those who work with Miss Esther Smith ions. but the prof was equal to any emergency. lapses into her own personality. are fully conscious of the debt that they of she has for been a source owe her; Uncle Jimmy Second, To promote interest in contemporary affairs, including sig- "Why, " said he, "these are setters and tion-we honor was an excellent produc- inspiration to the students that they will Miss you Seward, and nificant events in other colleges and universities. I expected to meet only West Pointers! " hope to see you often next year. not soon forget. D.M.P. All of which reminds me that Don Third, To fight for a higher morale among both men and women, Woolley and Ginna Sterling tied the oft- . The delicate fragility of the next play, through the agency of the respective student governments, and in gen- quoted knot on April Fool's day on the Alfred Kreymborg's Manikiln and Mini- eral, to re-enforce every agent for improvement on the Hill. Gettysburg Battlefield. I wonder if it is kin, was preserved throughout. Difficult PATRONIZE Fourth, To back intra-mural athletics, both men and women's, the beginning of the battle. as it was, Miss Fowble and Miss Parks OUR for the extension of the advantages of athletics to as many as possible. AI, have you played the new all-college successfully maintained their poses and Fifth, To strive for a bigger and better Gold Bug, both in accur- game that's sweeping 0 'er the country- their characters. We received further ADVERTISERS acy, literary form, interest and simplicity. side ~-no, it's not lacrosse, but" Who." Play it sometimes and find out what you With these few words, we have stated our aims for the coming are going to be-it might not be the best year. We are confident that you all will support them whole-heartedly. thing for people with weak hearts, so J If we succeed in advancing these, then we can lean back in our chairs, suggest that Kitty and Will abstain. Looking At Other Campuses and smile a satisfied smile. " Flop" Humphries was on the Hill over the last week-end and you should have seen how up and coming "Pop" Jack Miles and his "Band of Bands" held under guard at a farm house for A Bedtime Once, not so very long ago, there lived a man-not a very Routson was. It seemed almost like old will furnish music at the Pan-Hellmic several hours and then taken to the Boy Story old man, you understand, but old. He had enough worries Home week, Stew Sunday, Mike Herrriek, Dance and Military Ball at Gettysburg Scout camp. That evening he was the in- to cause him to grow old, because he had a huge family of and Sam Townsend also gave their Alma College on April 28 and 29. Miles is 9 voluntary guest at a frosh banquet, where boys, and they were always pestering him. Mater a big break and showed their smil- popular broadcaster, having built up a his captors succeeded in gaining suspen- ing countenances. reputation through the NBC network. Re- sion of the traditional freshmen rules f'ol- Pappy, as the old man was affectionately known around the vil- You know, AI, it just did my heart lage, lived in a very beautiful house. It was surrounded by spacious good to see "Reds" in church Sunday. cent high spots in his career include sev- ts lowing the Easter vacation. Quadbaek at Al playing weeks eral lawns, and looked out over a beautiful landscape. 'I'he inside of the An' "Ponty" says he's goin' in for the "Grenada" Cafe in the Loop and in the The Big Three, an honor society at house was lovely. It was not new, but very comfortable. There was a higher things in life so I guess I'll see Washington and Jefferson has the follow- separate bed room for every two children, and there was a plenty of him in church any time now. "Golden Pheasant", where Isham Jones ing as part of its constitution: Membership-Limited conveniences for all. An entertainment committee on the formerly held sway. of twelve men, actives and one pledge. secretly to three is composed The band But Pappy was blessed with very bad little children. He often Hill would not be amiss, an' I sure do including several vocalists. "The Get- Purpose-Advancement. told them to stay on the lawn and play, but no, they had to wander think that it's something that should be tysburgian" describes Miles as "typical- Officers-None. off. Then Pappy would call them back and punish them, and they looked into .... Why the way those Bos- ly western, playing in a manner much Committees-Entrance committee. would 'Sulk for a long time after. ton College boys were roaming around like that of Hal Kemp." Motto-c-Succcss. like lost sheep was heart rending. All Sometimes the boys would go on a rampage in the house and would Members of the class of '33' at Muhlen- Password-How! smear up the beautiful white walls with the marks where they had girls wanting jobs as the official W. M. C. berg College have been invited to join Meetings-Whenever necessary. leave should hostess their names in the thrown balls up against them. Or again, they would have water battles Gold Bug Box. the Association of Unemployed College The organization signifies honesty, per- and would flood the house, almost, but then Pappy would smile and say, Alumni. Since the number of unemploy- severance and action. "Boys will be boys!" My dear, I've heard that some of the ed professional men is rapidly' increas- To Loyola have come" those sad, warm Frosh girls just pulled a fast one: some- ing and the prospect of relief is very days of Spring ... when fellows sit in When it came studying time, then that was when the poor little where in the recesses of the cubicles the slight, graduates must make some pro- classes and dream lazily about beer and man had most trouble. He couldn't make them study. He threatened, girls are harboring some four or five kit- vision for nse of their time and energies. Notre Dame, or dream about beer, or just and he scolded and advised, but to no avail. tens and no one, not even " Jake" and c . The Muhlenberg Weekly" states that dream." Finally, Pappy blessed them and sent them out into the world. For c , Peg' " know where to find them .... , 'while bridges, libraries, schools, houses, For the purpose of promoting better a long time he heard nothing about them. Then one day, who should Bill Shepherd was last seen feeling are needed there is no reason for idleness. fellowship and understanding between come home but the worst boy of the lot. He was in a terrible condition. mighty sad 'cause it's only six weeks till Nothing can be done unless by organized the faculty and students at Juniata Col- His clothes were torn and he was almost starved. graduation-and is he going to miss pressure, and rather than a gesture of lege an " All-College Night" was held. A. " Ginny" ! Just ask him .... futility, joining the association is one of buffet dinner was served and a program "Pappy, why didn't I listen to you? Why didn't I study? Why far-sightedness for the graduate. " presented. The affair was sponsored by did I cause you so much trouble? Pappy, if I had studied, I would Have to sign off, but I'll be telling At Washington and Jefferson the have been something today," he sobbed. yon some real news next week. the student councils and faculty, and all Y ours till it ain't ganno rain no more, freshmen succeeded, after one vain at- boarding and day students were urged to And the father, gathering him in his arms, couldnt resist a faint, tempt, in seizing·the sophomore president attend. The" All-College. Night" is to "I told' you so l" a he entered a t,1l,tel1lity house. He was become an annual event.