1934 THE MICHIGAN DAILY Jack And The Beanstalk Opens In Lydia Mendelssohn Theat Children's Play Opens Today For First Time University students Will Act In The Production Of Nursery Tale The nursery tale of "Jack and the Beanstalk," the first production of this year's Children's Theatre, will open with a matinee at 3:15 p. m. today in Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre in the League. Matinees will also be given tomorrow and Saturday with an evening performance at 8:30 p. m. Friday. The play, which is directed by Rus- sell McCracken, is an adaptation by Charlotte Barrows Chorpenning, who is associated with the.Chicago Chil- dren's Theatre. The cast includes sev- eral University students as well as townspeople and high school stu- dents. Jack Stalter, an Ann Arbor High School student, plays the leading role of Jack, the little boy who climbed the beanstalk and found happiness and riches. Betty Spooner, acts the role of the giant's wife, while Paul Bauer, '34, takes the part of ,the giant, and Robert Hogg, '34, is the cruel landlord. Other University stu- dents taking part in the production are: Charlotte Johnson, '34Ed., Jean Van Cleaf, Spec., Camilla Bowman, '35, George Minger, '34, and Theo- dore Barash, '35. The entire cast of the play totals 16, if one reckons in both parts of the Bossy Cow. Oren Parker, '34A, in designing the sets for the play, and Kay Mac- Gregor, '34, and Betty Lyons, '34, in making the costumes, have kept in mind the story book type of stylized presentations, with emphasis on color and line. Jack Conklin, who graduated in 1931, has composed four selections for the play, which will be presented for the first time in Ann Arbor. Mr. Conklin also has composed a suite for violin and piano which won him recognition in a National Chamber Music contest last year. It was played by Prof. Joseph Brinkman and Prof. Wassily Besekirsky at a National Music Convention in December in Lincoln Neb., and because of its very enthusiastic reception there, is being presented locally at a faculty concert, Jan. 21. Mr. Conklin's other numbers will be played by Elizabeth Leslie, '34SM, violin, Helen Snyder, Grad., flute, and Mr. Conklin, piano. Dr. Wilker Raises Objections Against Children's Marals Prof. Margaurite Wilker, of the education school and director of the Nursery School at the University ele- mentary school, supports Mrs. Laura F. Osborn, president of the Detroit school board, in her ban against Alice in Wonderland illustrations as sub- jects for school wall murals. According to an article in a re- cent Detroit newspaper, Miss Wil- ker explains her stand in the opinion that bizarre characterizations of the old nursery stand-bys are too much for the mind of the very young child who has not learned to differentiate the real from the purely imagina- tive. "Introduced at the correct time, the imaginative stories and pictures are fine," Dr. Wilker said, "but they must come when the child knows what it is ot make-believe. Certain- ly the Alice in Wonderland pictures are amusing to the adult and to the child of eight or nine but they are definitely out of place in the lives of children of three or four. "The same is true of the Santa Claus myth. The very young child can't understand the story and ap- preciate the jolly Kris Kringle idea. Too often the well-meaning parent will find that he horrifies his child when he suddenly appears with a brilliant red costume. "As for putting the bizarre char- acters of Alice in Wonderland into life size murals - that would be go- ing a little too far!" Dr. Wilker said. "It is just as though one took a hor- rible but amusing little figure from his library table and magnified it many times for use as a statue in Grand Circus Park." Stages League Play Russell McCracken, director of "Jack and the Beanstalk," which will open this afternoon at the League. This is the first of this year's Chil- dren's Theatre productions. Dr. Whitehouse Gives ATalk On Emergent Home Dean Of Albion College Speaks On Importance Of Home And Marriage Admitting that the "frontiers of the home" have changed along with other social manifestations, Dean William W. Whitehouse, of Albion College yet emphasized to members of the Ann Arbor Women's Club Tuesday, that "I see no institution on the horizon to take the place of the home." Speaking on "The Emergent Home," Dr. Whitehouse stressed the importance of the home as an ap- proach through confidence to culture and citizenship. To fulfill its best and highest functions, the home, he said, must be based on increasing intelli- gence in mating, on intelligence on child guiding, and on a rational standard of living. "The reform agencies," he explained, "recognize the rule that the things that thwart the boy gangster from becoming the adult gangster are meeting a good mate and acquiring a good job." Formula For Happy Marriages "Extensive research," he pointed out, "has shown that marriages are more successful if the wife is without influence from her mother; if the husband's parents are happily mar- ried; if husband and wife agree on major questions; if they have a re- ligious education; and if the court- ship has lasted from three to five years, making the impulse more ob- jective and less romantic." He agrees that we must have romance, but sug- gested a "respectiable alliance be- tween the heart and the head." Dr. Whitehouse explained that since the American child costing on an average of $18,000 by the time he is prepared for life, is no longer an asset but a liability, no more children should be bred than can be adequate- ly cared for. "It is right," he said, "to 'replenish the earth' but don't litter it." In conclusion Dr. Whitehouse urged a rational standard of living and expressed the greatest hope on the government's recovery program. Offer New Numbers In Leayge Feature "Stunt Night" in the League Grill Room last night offered something new on the program in the nature of an interpretation of "The Volga Boatman." Louise Pliss, '34, es- corted to her place at the piano by the giant in the cast of "Jack and the Beanstalk," gave her interpreta- tion of Russian peasant life. Don Strouse, '35, drum major from the University of Michigan Band, played two saxophone numbers, "Saxophobia," and "Smoke Gets In Your 'Eyes." He was accompanied on the piano by his sister, Miss Mar- garet Strouse. The trio, composed of Jean Seeley, '36, Ernestine Richter, '36, and Edith Perrin, '36, sang the number which was so popular in the Sophomore Cabaret, "Beautiful Doll," and also "Deep In The Blue." We Specialize in All Lines Of Beauty Culture ... EUGENE and CROQMUAGNOLE PERMAN E NTS Prof. Palmer Gives Picture To University League Is To Be Honored. With Picture Of Famous Woman Graduate A large picture of Alice Freeman Palmer, which at one time hung in her study at Cambridge, was sent to the University of Michigan during the recent vacation, and has now been sent to the League to be hung there. The picture was given to the University by Prof. Frederic Palmer, of Haverford College. "As the most distinguished woman graduate of the, University of Mich- igan, it is appropriate that her pic- ture be hung in the building serving as the center of women's activities," Dr. Frank E. Robbins, assistant to the president, said in sending it to the League. Alice Freeman Palmer received her A.B. degree from this' university in 1876, and her Ph.D. de- gree in 1882. She also received hon- orary degrees from Columbia Uni- versity, and Union College. She was president of Wellesley College from 1881 to 1887, and Dean of Women at the University of Chicago from 1892 to 1895. Her husband, Prof. George Herbert Palmer, was for many years associ- ated with the department of phi- losophy at Harvard University. Although the room in which the picture will be hung has not yet been determined, a place where it can be well-displayed will be chosen, Miss Alta B. Atkinson, business manager of the League, said. Discussion Meeting Held By Students And Faculty Mrs. Charlotte Hume, Secretary of Harris Hall, was in charge of the usual Wednesday discussion meeting held yesterday in the Hall for the Episcopal students and faculty mem- bers. Rev. Henry Lewis, director of St. Andrew's church, was present to welcome the faculty. JONES SPEAKS TO A.A.U.W. "Recent Trends in Literature" was the subject discussed last night by Prof. Howard Mumford Jones of the English department at a dinnerj meeting of the Junior group of the American Association of University Women. The meeting held at the Union was under the chairmanship of MissI Blossom Bacon. Glitter As Much As You Can, Say Our Fashion Wise Owls For the gay, giddy sophomores, the coming Prom means everything. It also means a parade of all the in- genious features in the new spring styles. But there must be those who will be wearing the "old" formal, whether they would or no. Wear your sequins while you can for the season soon will be past, and the same applies to velvets. The rough uncut material in deep jewel tones seems the best the winter has produced. Although the regal type of person can wear lame and the sweeping styles complimentarily. But whatever the gown, you can choose your accessories admirably Sororities Busy With Mid-Week I Entertainment Honorary Sorority Holds Formal Musicale; Dance, Teas, And Dinners Held Organizations are busy with mid- week activities, which include teas, musicales, and dinners. Chi Omega The members of Chi Omega sorori- ty entertained at a faculty dinner last night. The guests present were: Prof. and Mrs. DeWitt H. Parker; Prof. and Mrs. Walter B. Pillsbury; and Prof. and Mrs. Alfred H. Stock- ard. among the present array. There's no Delta Omicron Pi one whom a scintillating tiara won't Delta Omicron Pi held a formal suit, and the college smart set is musicale recently at the home of showing its wisdom in getting finger- Mrs. O. E. Hunt.- waves that are adapted to the mode. The program included piano selec- While ear clips that shine and brace- tions by Sarah Lacey, '34SM, and a lets galore are the mode. One must piano duet by Miss Lacy and Betty fairly glow in the dim lights. Walz, '35SM. Miss Genevieve Sproat Your feminity can be brought out; gave a violin selection, and Kathryn in gloves to match or contrast your Hildebrand, '35, sang.H frock, however severe be its lines. Mosher Jordan Halls Mitts, in lace, velvet, or metallic fab- Mosher Jordan Halls are holding rics are the clever gesture. Some the annual winter supper formal on striking gold lame ones caught our Friday night. Both halls will bti eye at a recent ball. Reaching from decorated with tapers and ycllow elbow to wrist, they fitted snugly in nse. m utilre1wa.l m.an efesn frts ripples to the outside, and then the 9 p. m. until 1 a. m. and refreshmeets fullness was distributed in a shirred will be served in the latter part of ruffle. The same shirring is de- the evening. rufle. hedin amye shitringisdgIn Mosher Hall Eddie Tolan and 'eloped in a tiny velvet muff bag, his orchestra from Detroit will play. just large enough for the finger tips,, Nancy Atkinson, '36, is in charge of and zipping down the inside forNnyAkis,3, smhrgo hankypnroom.the dance. Her committee includes hanky room. Jane Fitzgerald, '37, Virginia Ulrich, Sandals remain the shoe for danc- '35, Mary Lambie, '37, and Dorothy ing ladies. They can be cut out as Leake, '35. much as desirable, although this is In Jordan Hall the music will be one time you can afford to be ex- furnished by Al Cowan and his seven- treme. Nothing is equal to a shoe piece orchestra. Martha Bowen, '34, that's fragile and dainty in appear- social chairman, is in charge. As- ance. We've seen ultra-cut out mod- sisting her are Marian Brooks, '35, els, in methal cloths, leathers, and in Nancy Sheppar:d, '35, Barbara Mor- satin with sparkling jewels on the gan, '35, and Leah Ackerman, '34. center strap. So let this ball be the The residents of Mosher Hall are final sway of your winter luxuries, entertaining their friends at a tea and glitter to the best of your ability, this afternoon. Dean Alice Lloyd and Mrs. Byrl Bacher will pour. ELIMINATE GRAFT POSSIBILITY Lenore Le Gendre, '34, social chair- (By Intercollegiate Press) .man, is in charge of the tea and ATHENS, O., Jan. 10. -Feeling assisting her are Jean Hoover, '36; that there was "too much opportu- Mary Lambie, '37; Rebecca Elles, '35; nity for private gain" in having sen- Lucille Lucas; Doris Vater, '36; Bet- iors take charge of the renting of ty Parrish, '37; Helen Erick, '35; caps and gowns at commencement Rosemary Neuhas, '37; and Mary- time, Ohio University officials have anna Chockley, '37. decided to take over the renting of the academic regalia this commence- A lovely woman is the epitome of ment. The result will be a reduction i luxury. But you can't have a lovely of about 50 cents in the fee to grad- woman in democracy. -Joseph Her- uating students. gesheimmer. Zeta Tau Alpha entertained Mrs. Helen Prophet, East Lansing, na- tional inspector of the sorority for several days recently. A 'tea was giv- en in her honor Sunday afternoon. inter Formal Martha Cook In a modernistic setting\ of black and silver, Martha Cook Dormitory will give its annual winter formal tomorrow night. At 11 p. m. sup- per will be served in the dining room, with firelight, candles and roses fur- nishing the appropriate atmosphere. Max Gail's orchestra is to play. The party is under the general chairmanship of Kathryn Cofield, '34. The decorations have been planned by Lucy Cope, '35A, assisted by Harriette Cook, '35A, Donna Rose, '3,6A, Jeannette Schroeder, Grad., Barbara Ferguson, '34, Mary Kohl- haas, '37SM, and Gertrude Schutz, '3G. Eimilia Shemiot, '34Ed., is in charge of finances, with house ar- rang~ements made by Doris Camp- bell, '34, and Florence Shaw, '34Ed., assisted by Virginia Whitney, '35, Edith Engle, '35, Mary Jane Clark, '35, and Kathlyn Porter, '35. Miss Margaret Ruth Smith, social director, and Miss Sara Rowe, house director, will chaperone. Visiting Inspector New Members Are Initiated Into Phi Sigma Prof. W. U. Hobbs Gives Initiation Address And Lecture On Exploration Twenty-five students in the biolo- gical sciences were honored Wednes- day night, by initiation into Phi Sig- ma, national honorary biological so- ciety. The ceremony was held in the Mu- seum Seminar Room and was pre- sided over by Jean Arnold, pre ident of the local chapter. The initiation address was given by Prof. W. H. Hobbs of the Geology department, who gave an illustrated lecture on "Methods in Polar Exploration." The new members include: Roger Conant of the Toledo Zoological Park, who "has done some fine work in the field of Herpetology," and the follow- ing twenty-four studens who are engaged in work on the campus: Joseph R. Bailey, '35, Harold J. Bro- die, Grad., Robert L. Brown, Grad, John S. Crosby, '34F&C, Helene A. Dedrick, Grad., Howard L. Faber, Grad., William C. Frohne, Grad, Elizabeth N. Giesen, Grad., James B. Griffin, Grad., Don Hayne, Grad., Mary Lois Jotter, '35, Dorothy Kopf, Grad., Kenneth B. McGlone, An- drew H. McNair, Grad., Sister Sylvia Meisinger, Grad., Curtis L. Mendel- sen, '34, Burton T. Ostenson, Grad., Neil D. Richmond, Grad., Chester C. Roys, '34, Marion R. Schmidt, Grad., William H. Stickel, '34, Donald G. Thomas, '34, Alfred F. Whiting, Grad., Blanche C. Wu, Grad. Where ToGo Motion Pictures: Michigan, "Right To Romance" with Ann Harding; Majestic, "Duck Soup" with the Four Marx Brothers; Whitney, "Alice In Wonderland" and "Between Fighting Men." Dancing: League Grill Room, Hut, Dixie Inn, Joe Parker's, Preketes. Children's Theatre: "Jack And the Beanstalk" in Lydia Mendelssohn, 3:1.5 p. m. . .ri... ... _ (/41 There s Everything V 6A /New Thes About They're Here. "And Are They Different !" The Whole Town's Raving About... 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