FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1953 THE MICHIGAN DAILY P E FM FRIDAY, J~ECEMBER 11, 1953 PA9E ITYU 'U' Groups To Present Holiday Dance Concert Premiere Performance of 'John Henry' Ballet To Be Featured at Annual Christmas Program Modern dance and ballet enthu- siasts will combine efforts to pro- duce the annual Holiday Dance Program to be presented at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday in the Sar- ah Caswell Angell Dance Studio on the second floor of Barbour Gym. The performances, sponsored by the Women's Athletic Association's co-recreational Modern Dance and Ballet Clubs, will be open to the public free of charge. "JOHN HENRY," an original ballet written by Don Harris, graduate music student will be presented publicly for the first time Sunday. Ar16-piece orches- tra will play for the production starring Jim Stasheff in the title role and Jenifer Allen as his wife. Robin Squier created the choreography for the ballet which will feature Jean Isaac- son, Marjorie Merz, Bob Wieg- and, Barbara Freed and John Kaznierowski in supporting roles. The ballet is based upon the legendary workmen's idol, John Henry, the man who tried to beat the machine. INCLUDED in the program will be two modern dance solos, a duet, two ballet solos and an ensemble routine. "Have a Good Time," a poem written by Suden, will be danced by Nancy Thayer who did her own choreography. Jim Stasheff will recite the piece while Miss Thayer renders her interpre- tation of the number. Because a critic once told the composer Satie that his music had no form, he wrote "Three Pieces in the Shape of a Pear." Jenifer Allen has chosen to base her dance. on the "first piece" of this com- position. IN OTHER numbers the spot- light will shine on Marian Miller, Henrietta Hermelin, Robin Squier and Margaret Heizmann. A Bach number will be per- formed by an intermediate modern dance class instructed by Dr. Es- ther Pease, DISTINCTIVE HAIR STYLING by SIX EXPERTS at the 715 N .University -Daily-Dean Morton1 CHRISTMAS SPIRIT-All over campus last night, women in the independent houses brought cans of food to dinner. Collected food will be divided, half going to the Dunbar Center in Ann Arbor, with the other portion to be sent to the famine stricken areas of Greece. Santa Claus To Visit Parties Given at Fraternity Houses FARMERS PRODUCE MARKET SALES FROM FARMER DIRECTLY TO CONSUMER Open Every Wed. and Sat. 8 A.M. to 3 P.M. DETROIT STREET between Catherine & Kingsley ICE CUBES twice as fast no parking quick service at "Here comes Santa Claus" will echo from the various fraternity houses on campus between 1:30 and 3 p.m. tomorrow. when the In- terfraternity Council sponsors its annual Christmas party. Entertaining a total of 2,000 children between kindergarten age and sixth grade, each of the 39 so- cial fraternities has been assigned a certain number of children. THE LARGEST fraternities will receive the greatest number of guests, some having as many as 70 or as few as 15 or 20. Since the entertaining is be- ing done in the individual houses, the details of the party will differ from house to house. Christmas decorations, includ- ing a tree, will set the mood for the festivities in most cases, however. With the help of sorority wom- en, who have been asked to assist the fraternities, the men will lead the children in singing carols and playing games, and will distribute gifts. "I ' * . . REFRESHMENTS w ill also highlight the afternoon entertain- ment for the children. Highpoint of the party for many of the children will be a visit from Santa Claus. Plan- (l ning to stop at each of the houses, the jolly little man will distribute gifts provided by the Interfraternity Council. All children in ten Ann Arbor elementary schools, including the University Elementary School, were issued invitations to the par- ty, * * * SO THAT the children would know each other at each party, they were assigned to the frater- nities by schools and grades. The parents have been asked to be responsible for delivering the children to thehousespand pick- ing them up after the party. First held in 1932, the annual Christmas party for Ann Arbor children has become a yearly part of the IFC's activities. On the" By SUE GARFIELD Even though student's thoughts have turned to Christmas vaca- tion and mother's home-cooking, a host of campus parties are plan- ned for this weekend. Phi Sigma Delta men will hold their winter formal in honor of the pledges. Entitled "Pigalle," it will feature a French night club atmos- phere with Mel Sachs and his orchestra providing the music. DINNER AT THE UNION and music by Johnny Habard and his band are on the agenda for the Kappa Kappa' Gamma's tonight at their pledge formal. Martha Cook is planning "An Old-fashioned Christmas" for- mal with music by Harold Herman. The "Psurfs" will sing during intermission. Little "sleepy" dogs will be the favors to Pi Lambda Phi dates at the annual pledge formal tonight. Jim Servis and his orchestra will provide the music for the party. Alpha Delta Pi women will provide their "Michigan men" with cigarette containers as favors at their pledge formal. "Mistletoe Magic" will feature "Music by Mitchell." * * * * PLEDGE FORMALS are also planned for Alpha Gamma Delta, Gamma Phi Beta and Pi Beta Phi women and their dates. A "1984" party is in store for the actives of Tau Delta Phi. The pledges are giving the party, but the tables will be turned Saturday night when the actives will honor their newest "brothers" with the annual pledge formal. Jerry Billik will play for the dance. Beta Theta Pi couples will have a buffet supper, followed by their annual pledge formal tonight. Bill Kline will provide music for the dance. Christmas programs and Beta lavalieres will be the favors. An informal dance is on tap for members of Collegiate Sorosis and their "men" tonight.. The Christmas frolic will honor the pledges, who will dance to the strains of Don Kenny and his orchsestra. JORDAN HALL will hold its annual Christmas formal, "Candy Cane Ball," tonight from 9 to midnight. Don Haas and his band will provide music for dancing. Dick Smith's band will play "bop" for the Zeta Beta Tau pledge party tonight. Pledge paddles are the favors. The ZBT Pledge Formal will be tomorrow night, with Joe Mazzola playing. On Saturday, the Alpha Chi Omega's are planning their annual Christmas dance, with Hal Singer and his orchestra providing dance music. Favors for the fellow will be big crystal goblets with Alpha Chi Greek letters on them. The theme will follow "Poinsetta Pirouette" A beach party of the Gay Nineties, styled on the Atlantic Board- walk, will provide entertainment for Alpha Epsilon Pi pledges and their dates. Favors are pieces of salt-water taffy. * . CHRISTMAS DANCES with refreshments are planned for Alpha Rho Chi, Alpha Phi, Phi Delta Theta, Phi Rho Sigma and Triangle. "Soapflake Fantasy" will be the theme for the Delta Chi Pledge Formal tomorrow night. Decorations will be in accordance with the theme and small black and white dogs will be given as souveniers. Chuck Ritz and his orchestra will provide music for dancing. Alpha Sigma Phi, Chi Phi, Delta Sigma Phi, Phi Gamma Delta, Tau Kappa Epsilon and Sigma Chi are also presenting their pledge formals. Delt beer mugs will be presented to the dates of Delta Tau Delta men at their annual Christmas pledge formal tomorrow night. Couples will swing and sway to the music of Joe Poder and his orchestra. Sigma Delta Tau's theme for their annual Pledge Formal is "Stairway to Heaven," featuring stars, gilted stairways and musical harps. Favors will be small ashtrays in the shape of frying pans. Bob Cohler and his "Pastels" will play for the dance. Open-open houses will be held by SAE and all the men's houses. in East Quad prior to "Snowflake Ball." Tomorrow will also be "rec-! ! ord-dance night" for Phi Sigma Kappa and Phi Kappa Tau, where couples will dress according to the records that the men bring to the dance. Sunday will bring forth a buffet supper for Geddes House, and a Christmas tea and caroling party for Theta Xi. The women of Helen Newberry will entertain children from the Dunbar Center Sunday afternoon and have a caroling party with Gomberg House in the evening. i I' I!i' (The Camera That Puts 3rd Dimenson an Fin) \ f. . . Ar -- . I -ilk FOR A LIFETIME OF % Trrirtr rintm , , GIVE STEREO ealist I I 4crd, Camp~u4 ' K y e able in all of their natural splendor. 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