FRIDAY, IVUY 6, 1955 THE MCHIGAN DAILY PACE F'I'VE FRIDAY, MAY 6, 1955 THE MICHIGAN DAILY PAGE FIVE U Coeds To Compete In Lantern Night Sing Climaxing weeks of song prac- tice, women's residences will com- pete for top honors in the Lantern Night Sing Monday, May 16. SAmong the 26 houses entered are Alice Lloyd which will perform "He's Gone Away" led by Carol Morgan, Betsy Barbour delivering "We Saw the Sea" under the di- rection of Mary Cyms, and Ged- des House with "Silver Moon" conducted by Sylvia Zuk. "I Heard a Forest Praying" has been chosen by Helen Newberry and their director, Avis Lowery, while a medley, "A Song of Praise" will be done by Gwen Williamson and the coeds of Martha Cook. Ruth Epstein will direct Jordon's singing of "Holiday for Strings," Phyllis Lee will supervise Mosher's rendition of "Mighty Like a Rose" and Carol Jaeger will arrange Prescott's version of "Come to the Y Fair." In the realm of nursery rhyme, Stockwell Hall will deliver "Little Boy Blue" supervised by Pat Wright and Tyler women will of- fer "Peter Piper" with Ann Ster- ~'ling as song mistress. Among the sororities who will try for the first place cup are Al- pha Chi Omega, singing a night medley including "Orchids in the Moonlight," "In the Still of the Night" and "Blue Moon." Marty Taugher will be their leader. Far-Away Places With a far-away-places ar- rangement, Alpha Delta Pi's will 7 present "Foggy Day in London Town," "April in Paris" and "Au- tumn in New 'York," under the leadership of Bobbie Johnson. Nancy Rovner will oversee Alpha Epsilon Phi's delivery of "Moun- tain Greenery" and "Keep It Gay" while Virginia Reubene will take charge of the Alpha Gamma Del- ta's "Dream Seller." Three Song Medley Three songs, "Black Is the Col- or of My True Love's Hair," "Greensleeves" and - "Tolly-Too- Dum-Day," will be the selections sung by Kay Leo and the members of Alpha Omicron Pi. Mary Holmes and the Alpha Phi's have been rehearsing "Bidin' My Time" while the Alpha Xi Del- ta's have been practicing "Green- sleeves," guided by Sue Atherton. Jan Daggett will lead the Chi Omega's singing "Master of Hu- man Destinies" and S y 1 v i a Schreiber will direct Collegiate Sorosis as they entertain with "Black Is the Color of My True Love's Hair" and "John Henry." Mary Ellen Eckert will act as song leader for Delta Delta Delta as the women sing a Brigadoon medley. Delta Gamma's will compete with "What Do We Think About Men," "I Don't Know Why" and "I May Be Wrong." Mary de Fair is leader. Handling the Gamma Phi Beta Lantern Night entry of the "A, B, C Song" is Barb Marriott. Punch Kahlenberg will aid the Kappa Alpha Theta's as they prepare to sing bits of philosophy with "Early to Bed, Early to Rise," "Then Laugh" and "The Sophomoric Philosophy." With Carol Cunningham before them, Kappa Delta women will vocalize "Mammie's Lil' Pigeon" and Lois Fiber will guide the Kap- pa Kappa Gamma's on a musical voyage down 'the "Erie Canal." "With a Song in Their Hearts," Pi Beta Phi's will be directed by Doris Spirling. Preliminary eliminations to de- termine final contestants will be held Wednesday. Houses which are eliminated will support other houses during the Lantern Night performance. The program is sponsored by the Women's Athletic Association. Tennis Skill Improved by Special Class Slam, Lob, Drop Shot Are Code Expressions For Strokes Learned By PAT NORTON Among the many students play- ing tennis these warm afternoons are the coeds who are taking ad- vanced tennis. This class is comparable to the advanced golf class in that its aim is to smooth out the many imper- fections which coeds might have. Women in this class are highly skilled in the game, many of them having played in various tennis tournaments. This program gives students a chance to play against others who are as equally skilled. Knowledge of forehand, back- hand and volley are the qualifi- cations for admission in addition to speed and good form. Students are learning the smash, lob, and the drop shots. They are also working on the tactics which are behind a game of singles or doubles. A tournament is planned among the coeds in this class. Many of the women are also taking part in the regular tennis tournament on the women's tennis courts. Important. to the game of ten- nis is the care which the player gives to her racket. Tennis rackets should be kept in a cover and press when not in use. Balls should be new, for old balls have a different spin and bounce to them. Students should never play on wet courts, or let the strings of their racket become wet. Proper attire for women when playing tennis is all white, so that players will not be distracted by color. "Tennis shoes are the only type of shoes which are to be worn on the courts," said Joan Farrel, women's physical education in- structor. RISE Singer Discovered in N.Y. Show . . By JAN JAGUSCH Wide acclaim and unusual achievements herald the appear- ance of Rise Stevens, mezzo-so- prano star of the Metropolitan Opera, in the University's May Festival. Unlikesmany of the world's great artists, neither Miss Stevens nor her parents hadrany childhood aspirations for her musical career. Instead of concentrated musical study she attended public school where her fine voice was discov- ered by the school's superintend- ent. Her next step in her career came when she began to sing at wed- dings, funerals, parties and in clubs soon after her "discovery." Child Prima Donna The scene of her professional debut as a child prima donna oc- curred on a local radio station. Miss Steven's next milestone was passed in storybook fashion when a vocal teacher at Julliard Schiol of Music heard her singing the lead in "The Chocolate Soldier" at the Heckscher Theatre in Brook- lyn. The teacher was so impressed by Miss Stevens' possibilities that she procurred a scholarship for her at Julliard. Strangely enough her first con- tact with the Metropolitan Opera proved to be a losing one as mezzo Anna Kaskas bested her in the Metropolitan Auditions of the Air. A year later another audition net- ted her a small contract, which she refused in order to go to Europe for further operatic training. Landed Leading Roles When she arrived in Europe, she found all contracts already signed. She then gambled and used the money for her passage home, to go to Prague, Czechoslovakia where here luck changed and she landed leading roles. It was at the Prague Opera that Edward Johnston, the Met's gen- eral manager, heard her and of- fered a contract which she ac- cepted. Her Metropolitan debut in "Mignon" in 1938 met with wide acclaim. Records now show a last- ing popularity which ranks her as the biggest operatic attraction both in New York and on the an- nual spring tour. Beside the praise she has re- ceived on this side of the Atlantic, Miss Stevens hasagained the title of "the perfect actress with the brilliant voice" h'om the Italian public and press. Leads Record Sales Miss Stevens also stands as one of the all-time leaders in record sales in the classical field. She is probably best loved by critics and audieices for her out- standing portrayal of "Carmen." Her "Carmen" also made history when it became the first opera ever to be televised. Visitors to the May Festival will have the opportunity to hear her interpretation of "Habanera" and "Sequidilla" from Bizet's great op- era. Bluck's "Gods of Eternal Night" from "Alceste," Tschaikowsky's "Adieu," forets from "Jeanne d' Arc" and Saint-Saens' "Mon Coeur" from "Samson et Delila" will also be included in Miss Ste- vens' repertoire at her 8:30 p.m., Sunday, May 8 concert. STEVENS-'A REAL FIND': UNUSUAL VISITOR-Uric the unicorn prepares for his visit to Law School classes where he will give notice to students that they are expected to "crease their pants" in anticipation of the annual lawyers' Crease Ball, to be held from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. today at the Union. Mothers To Share Weekend Spotlight With Formals, Picnics, Record Dances o0 oGive Something .Different ON MOTHER'S DAY Large assortment of GIFTS to select from O INDIA ART SHOP 330 MAYNARD STREET ; or t) t> ocmo <- >ocmo< t>r< ca>.< i< => v- By ESTHER MARGOLIS Mothers are causing the big rush this weekend along with the an- nual spring formals, record dances, and picnics. Beware all Tau Kappa Epsilon sweethearts! The fraternity is ini- tiating its first annual "Tiger Hunt" tomorrow night. One broth- er will be masquerading in an au- thentic tiger suit while his black- faced pledge brothers will "beat out the bushes" hunting for him. They will be armed with realis- tic, terrifying squirt guns. Who- ever gets hit is automatically dead, and there's no cheating per- mitted! When one survivor is left after this gruelling duel, the guests, including members of visiting chapters, will go on a safari and camp at the "Island." Haven For Renegades The Phi Kappa Tau house will turn into a haven for renegades at their Apache party tonight. To- morrow afternoon the fraternity will play host to Alpha Chi Ome- ga's at an exchange picnic. Spring formals will also be an important part of this weekend. Black and White Ball is being planned by the Sigma Alpha Ep- silon's for tomorrow night. Starting out with dinner at the Union, an eight-piece band and singer will take over and perform amidst the black and white dec- orations and dress. A full weekend is being planned by the Sigma Alpha Mu's. Tonight a party is being given by the sen- iors for the pledges with original skits being, presented. Holds Pledge Formal Tomorrow night, the Sammy's are holding their semi-annual pledge formal at the Washtenaw Country Club. Sunday will be the traditional "Parent's Day" with a .special program planned to enter- tain the visiting mothers and fa- thers. It's also spring formal time at the Phi Alpha Kappa house to- morrow night. Acacia follows suit with their pledge formal tomorrow, which will feature a dinner and dance at the house. The last of the grad mixers will be held from 9 p.m. to midnight tomorrow, in the third-floor ball- room of the Rackham Building. The mixer will feature Paul Mc- Donough and his five-piece orches- tra. 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