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Fullerton men's Editor ... ....... ..............Margaret M. Thompson aistant News Editor.........................Robert L. Pierce the Abbe's own doctrine df "la douceur de vivre." Muggleton is an amazing reformer, the President is famed as the only mat who ever got the best of the redoubtable Voltaire and Madame de Lieven stands proudly secure in the knowledge of her aristocracy. The whole book is a perfect example of the very characteristics which Strachey himself advocates in the essay on John Aubrey when he declares that a biography should consist of "the sure essentials-a vivid image, on a page or two, without explanations, transitions, commentaries or padding . .. transmit- ting a few handfuls of orts and relics into golden life." DRAMA STREETS OF NEW YORK "Where the Crowds Go" Dine and Dance Tonight at Main Dining Room A Review B. Grlbret r Goodman Karl Seiffert NIGHT EDITORS J. Cullen Kennedy James Inglis JerryA E4Rosenthal George A. Stauter J. Myers nea ey W. Arnheim ion E. 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Brown at on.................................Harry R. Beey ins............ . ...........Richard Stratemeir n's Business M .anager . ..........Ann W. Verner Assistants ronson John Keysee E. Bursley Arthur F. Kohn lark James Lowe Finn Bernard E. Schnacke Becker Anne Marsha Jane Cissel KatharineJackson we Field Dorothy Layin Fischgrund Virginia McComb allmeyer Carolin Mosher [arriman IHe tsien Olsen Helen Schmeede Grafton W. Sharp Donald Johnson Don Lyon Bernard H. Good May Seefried Minnie Seng Helen Spencer Kathryn Stork Clare Unger Mary Elizabeth Watts NIGHT EDITOR-FRANKt FRIDAY, NOVEMBER GILBRETH 20, 1931 g nand arifF NTLY when England decides to do ng, she does it right. When the gov- s supported at the recent national elec- s known by all that a tariff would bei nports and free-trade Britain would be "Washington Merry-Go-Round." Anonymous. Horace Liveright. New York 1931. $3.00. A Review by Professor James K. Pollock This is an interesting, highly entertaining, and readable book. One can easily understand why it has become a best-seller. It is racy, gossipy, and scandal-mongering. But with all this it contains much that is vital and sound. After two lively chap- ters dealing with Washington society, the unknown author plunges into an unrestrained tirade against President Hoover, pointing out his "vital inadequa- cies," his "sweeping and unrounded statements," and his "basic intellectual timidity." With this portion of the book it is not difficult to dissent, for, quite contrary to the observations made in the remaining portions of the book, the author has gone out of his way to lambast "The Great Engineer." When once this chapter has been passed, however, the reader is treated to a series of rather delightful and discerning character sketches, the like of which have not been seen for many a day. Very disrespectfully, but very cleverly the reader is regailed with word portraits of such notables as "Egg Charley Curtis," "Wrong-Horse Harry Stimson," and "The Man Who Stayed Too Long," the latter being Andrew W. Mellon. In general one gets a fairly accurate understanding of these and other celebrities from the anonymous author's sentences. Of course objection can be raised to the ribald manner, and the unrestrained words of this and all other parts of the book. But muck-rakers and debunkers, are sup- posed to be ungoverned, and we must not expect too much. The great Department of State is not above com- ment. Its interesting gossip, and the important play- ers in its offices come in for treatment. Not the least interesting part of the book relates to the "Sons of the Wild Jackass," the so-called Insurgents. La- Follette, Nye, Brookhart, Borah, Norris, et al., are laid before the reader in mental dishabille. The au- thor is clearly of the Progressive school himself, and he -is quite partial to these exponents of his general opinions. It is only fair to say, however, that his characterizations here as in most other parts of the book are quite accurate. "The Monkey House," commonly known as the House of Representatives is discussed in an inimit- able and priceless manner. This body, writes the author, "is the greatest organized inferiority complex in the world. Contrary to general belief, its major occupation is not legislation but trying to make itself1 appear important and significant ... Instead of being the counterpart of the great English legislative body, it is a cross between a troop of monkeys and a herd of sheep." With choice selections from the'Congres- sional recrd, and with a clear understanding of House procedure and control, Mr. Unknown Author develops another of his major theses, that without the Senate this country would be lost. The House, he writes "has been the most persistent obstacle to in- telligent and progressive legislation in the govern- ment," and "when assembled in its chamber looks and acts like a section of the bleachers in a bush league town." Harsh words, these, and yet such exasperation with the House is not without some foundation. "The Court Jester," being Ambassador Dawes, "Little Nemo," being the late Senator Morrow,. and "The Vestal Virgins," being the President's office staff, are discussed in successive and equally amusing chapters. But enough has been written to indicate the nature of the book. -Irreverent it certainly is, ex- cruciatingly funny too, and although it leaves many broken windows behind an apparently has the sole purpose of destroying well-established myths, it furnishes us with a rather discerning and exceed- ingly well-informed picture of official Washington. The picture is not complete, for scarcely any atten- tion is given to the really important side of govern- ment today, the administrative side; and entirely too much emphasis is placed on the dramatic and spec- tacular. The great American public likes to be amused, however, and the author knows how to amuse. The anonymity of the author has as yet remained complete. May the reviewer hazard a guess' as to the identity of this disrespectful, but exceedingly able writer? The opinions expressed in the book, many of the very words and phrases, are strikingly like those of one of Washington's most able correspond- ents, Mr. Paul Y. Anderson of the St. Louis Post- Dispatch. The fact that this correspondent is not even mentioned in the last chapter in the book deal- ing with the press, a chapter incidentally which is one of the best in the book, gives further credence to my guess. Mr. Anderson is clearly one of the most outstanding, independent writers in Washington, and how any person writing this book could have dis- cussed the Washington press without referring to Mr. Anderson is inconceivable. Clearly Mr. Anderson would not write about himself, and perhaps by not doing so he has let the cat out of the bag. We shall see! Comedy Club made an unimpres- sive, not to say painful debut last night in their presentation of Dion Boucicault's comedy, Streets of New York, despite the assertion of the management that "great pains" were taken to produce the drama with "sensational effect." The play was ill-chosen for amateur acting, being so mannered a vehicle that only a degree of finesse and artifi- ciality, acquired through exper- ience, could give it smoothness. However, a rather different effect was attempted: to give the per- formance vivacity by carefree, hit- or-miss interpretation by members of the student cast. This method is commendable, but failed deplor- ably last night, because the cast lacked assurance, and thus spon- taneity. The parts were obviously forced; in some cases they were taken seriously, in others there was a conscious exaggeration that be- came extremely monotonous. The numerous admittedly high points off the performance were sprinkled over ponderous stretches of bad melodrama. The villainous cackles of Gideon Bloodgood, play- ed by Mr. McDonald, occasionally relieved the general ennui; they served to add brilliance to an other- wisq consistently good performance. Mr. Mulroney as Badger was viva- cious and original, his exaggerated poses living up to the desired tenor of the piece. Probably the smooth- est performance was put on by ,the hero, Mark Livingstone. Mr. Pribil gave to his acting an element of playfulness and fun most of the others sadly lacked. He romped through scene after scene, with easy gesturing and lively spirit be- lying the serious sentiment of his lines. Unfortunately his enthusiasm did not infect the others. The chief reason for their clumsiness was probably the unpreparedness that marked the whole play. Energy was devoted to the routine of remem- bering lines that were seemingly unfamiliar. The self-consciousness thus centered on speaking pieces prevented any enjoyment the cast might have had in the burlesque. There were several noticeable lap- ses of menory, especially in the last scene, which as a result fell fiat on an unsympathetic audience. We would suggest for the ensuing per- formances that Alida Bloodgood re- frain from snapping her fingers when she drops a cue. Best received on the program were the entr'acte songs. These were done with spirit and verve, as if the actors were confident of \better success than attended the progress of the play. Miss Johnson and Mr. Pribil weret pleasantly ri- diculous in the duet:.entitled, "Call me Pet Names," which appropriat- ed culminated in a ballet-like exit by Mr. Pribil (the biggest laugh in the show.) Miss Bradley was en- tertaining in each of her two ap- pearances. Honorable mention goes to the scenery which drew the second big- gest laughs of the evening. A paint- ed street scene was decorated with a carriage drawn by suspiciously modernistic-looking horses in de- lightful contrast to the rest of the drop which smacked of the tigh- teen'nineties. The interior of the Bloodgood house has the same modernistic touch in an even more startling form. Here hideous nudes in the realistic style gave the lie direct to the dignifieddnewel-posts upon which they stood. Dine and Dance Every Don't forget these two nites 1. Br o w n Jug Dance," Saturday nite. 2. Big Thanksgiving Dance. Make Reservations Early Phone 9228 Wednesday, Thursday, Fri- day, Saturday, Sunday. - j1 I 7' Luncheons. . . . 75c Dinners .... $1.00 Joe Parkers Cafe The Michitgan League Regular Prices. Sunday Prices Dinner Supper. Telephone 23251 for Your Reservation Now wehear that the Board of Trade has asked for a ioo per cent tariff and is going to get it with- in the next few days. Walter Runciman, president of the British Board of Trade, has introduced the bill calling for that rate in-the House of Commons and from all indications the bill will go right on through, and inside of a week, all manufactured goods from abroad will have the high tariff on' them. The tariff, we hear, however, is not a perm- anent affair and is only meant to prevent dumping, for the next six months. It certainly will prevent this and it is altogether 'possible and probable that England will find herself on the road back to re- covery soon after the levy has gone into effect. It is not exactly certain what the next step in' ,restoration of British credit will be. France and other countries are asking to have the pound set at a definite standard, mostly lower, so that they may pay debts accordingly. The debtor nations want a lower standard so that they might pay less on their reparations and other debts. . It is good that Great Britain has taken this step although from the standpoint of the United States, a tariff as high as that which will be in force can- not last. It is encouraging, anyhow, to know thatI some administrations fulfill their election promises. BO-OKI PORTRAITS IN MINIATURE and other essays by Lytton Strachey; Harcourt Brace and Co.; $2.50. Review copy courtesy of Slater's Book Store. A Review by Margaret O'Brien - Any work from the pen of Lytton Strachey is sig- nificant in contemporary literature, but "Portraits in Miniature" is compellingly so, if only by virtue of Mr. Strachey's unerring choice of subjects. Where indeed, could one find a more delightful gallery than one which includes Sir John Harrington, with his scholarly interest in plumbing, the indefatigable Dr. Colbach, the fascinating rake, Boswell, Macauley the Philistine, and the colossal Carlyle? Each of the portraits is a perfect miniature, exe- cuted with all the consummate skill of a great artist. The charm of Mr. Strachey's style is in its utter sim- plicity, unspoiled .by any conformity with artificial stylism. The richness of hzs vocabulary and the pun- gent tang of his humor, which'is peculiarly his own, are also noteworthy. The most ambitious part of the volume contains, the biographies of six emindnt biographers, and while' the work is of evident value and interest, from the point of view of pure entertainment, the short sketches of French and English characters hold first place. The author's power of insight and sympathetic' tolerance pervades the whole,"and it is for this rea- son that he obtains such remarkable clear impres- sions of some decidedly unusual people. Startling in- FLOWER-Y5I m -I - ~a W UIrA m °-=°=-i= FLOWERS lc_-o lIr r 609 East William Street Phone 7014 . I. The new General Electric portable arc-welding set BUILDING WITH EDiTORIAL COMMENT (From the Detroit Free Press.) The warden of Sing Sing announces that he in- tends to charge one dollar apiece for seats to see the football game that is to be played on Sunday at the prison between the convict team and policemen from Port Jervis, N. Y. He says it will be worth a dollar to see a game between convicts and policemen. The warden evidently is trying to be funny, and those who are thoughtless will laugh with him. But we can see nothing humorous in the event about to be pulled off at the Sing Sing prison grounds. Felons are not sent to prisons either to play football or to watch football games. They are confined because Neither cast nor direction was entirely at fault for the somewhat patent flop. The audience entered into the spirit of the entertainment only half-heartedly; the tradition- al hissing of the villain and ap- plauding of the hero died almost as soon as it was born. Their cold reserve communicated itself to the actors, who consequently felt the foolishness and indignity of their parts more acutely; and shied away from giving free reign to the an- achronism. B. W. "Bone from Toe is Grafted in Finger," - Headline from Denver Post. What? Use good toe bones when there are so many. heads available?-Daily Kansan. Yes, you can say I banged the THE ELECTRIC JUST as Elias Howe's sewing machine revolutionized the construction of textile products, arc welding is changing methods of construction of metal products. Electricity is changing all the old methods, whether in the fabrication of buildings, in manufacturing, or in transportation. 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