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Show WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER IS, 1944 WEBER COLLEGE SIGNPOST Freshmen Eagerly Accept Biirts From Social links; 125 Girls Affiliate iin seven Weber college girls' social units liids fot new pledges, 'lhc special occasion anticipated by nil freshman co Baa co nn tin to receive Once Bj have issued which is eagerly ourred November Girls crowded women's lounge (heir bids the eventful afternoon. Club members, arrayed in attractive uniforms, seemed as impatient to meet their new pledges as the freshmen were to receive them. An impressive line of club presidents flanked by two members was formed at the door of Dean Welling's office to welcome the pledges. Each organization had their unique way of welcoming a new pledge; squeals, songs and laughter seemed to prevail. Designs of the clever bids presented centered the club colors or its theme. Traditional pledge ceremonies have been conducted by the clubs during the past week. Among the many feats which pledge members are required to lo, is to obey the "club proclamation." Although requirements of the seven different club proclamations vary, they all require the new girls to show respect to the "big sisters." It is not an uncomomn sight to see the "little sister," a wee thing, suddenly turned into a club member's valet. (Incidentally, those girls you see mumbling to themselves feel alright; they are just memorizing club rules.) Silence for Week Prior to issuing the bids, during "silence week," Oct. 23-27, freshman girls were utterly ignored by the sophomore girls. All greetings were returned with cool silence. "Silence week" is a traditional occurrence, when the club members do not converse with the freshmen during the time set for them to state their preferences of social units. It is the policy of the college lo have every girl affiliated who so desires, but those who have preferred to remain unaffiliated needn't feel left out of activities. There are numerous school activities and organizations which arc eager for a willing and helping hand. Perhaps the pledges (now that they are settled) will once more resume their normal life. It is so nice to relax and not worry. What am I saying? Here comes my "big sister" loaled w i t h books! Poor me! or, if you prefer, mix 'em. Either mixed or matched, you'll like our large collection of all wool skirts and sweaters. ALL-WOOL SLIPOVER SWEATERS .... 5.95 CARDIGAN SWEATERS .... 5.95 ALL-WOOL SKIRTS - 4.95 Brawn's Apparel 2432 Wash. Blvd. Forever Amber "Forever Amber," by Kathleen Winsor, currently has the literary world in a dither. It is distinguished as much by the fact that its author is young and beautiful enough to have been her own heroine as by its almost overpowering romantic atmosphere.The book, greeted by critics as another "Gone With the Wind," compares favorably with that classic as far as sheer weight is concerned, and goes it one better in the matter of wild imagination. Miss Winsor belongs to the Gadzooks school of historical writers who hold time wasted in which tFfeir characters are not poisoning each other, fighting duels, getting thrown into dungeons, dying of the plague, or organizing seductions. Amber St. Claire, who makes her first appearance in this novel of Restoration England as a little country girl with a naughty glance, shortly finds herself in a series of colorful experiences which would have done credit to the brains of Lord Byron, Disney, Schiaparelli, and Lucrezia Borgia, all working in unison. Amber's adventures in the course of the story embrace a prison break, a thriving practice in highway robbery, a bout with the black plague, another with the great fire of London, a career in acting, and love affairs with a dozen some-odd men irom ail walks of life culminating in her reaching the position of mistress to Charles the Second of England. Not satisfied with what might seem to many a busy schedule, Amber finds time to have several illegitimate children, and to marry no fewer than four assorted husbands. Miss Winsor has obviously enjoyed sinking to her neck in the dirt and romance of Seventeenth Century London. The pages of her book teem with local color and juicy oaths, and her actors are costumed in a way that will set the technicolor boys' mouths watering, when they get around to considering "Forever Amber" for motion picture production, as they almost certainly will. The lover of good writing will look in vain for a shred of philosophy or original thought in this book, but he must wryly admit that this fact may speed rather than deter its progress to the top of the best seller list. Compliments of Smalley Bros. Jewelers - .. - - . - rr - . ' tot aQBB t - - - v I Wildcat Club Entertains at 'Poker Party' Members of the Wildcat club entertained 25 rushees at an overnight poker party at Camp Kiesel in South Fork Canyon on October 27. Charles Miller, president, reports that the midnight refreshments and games were very much enjoyed by all. Several alumni members present at the party were Bill Hinds, George Handy, Pvt. John Ver-nieu, and former Wildcat president, Jay Olsen, who outlined the principles and objectives of the Wildcat club for the rushees. around rors. to looking in their mir- DEAR ORACLE: I am tall and rather slim but my legs look like bean-poles. How can I make them bigger? WOULD-BE GRABLE DEAR WOULD-BE GRABLE: I suggest you register for Miss Welling's gym class. She has a knack for putting things where they should be. Released by U. S. War Department, Bureau of PubHo Relation. CONVALESCENT SOLDIERS EXCEL AS SCULPTORS In Newton D. Baker General Hospital, Martinsburg, W. Va., veterans from overseas recovering from wounds find interesting diversion In Clay modeling. Their instructor is Pvt. Christian Warthoe, well known sculptor and infantry veteran of the World War, now attached to the Medical Department of the Army. He says the men in his classes have displayed remarkable talent as shown by the modeled heads above. Below, a soldier back from France with serious wounds shapes the face of his doctor in clay. The young sculptors find an interesting pastime in modeling busts of one another. Have you any questions that cannot be solved by an ordinary mind? If yod have, just write -to the ORACLE and she who knows all, sees all, and tells all will answer. Drop your questions to the Society Editor, Signpost. Crowds Applaud Shakesperean Drama; Critics Claim Performance of Hamlet Can Never Again Be Duplicated By JOAN ALLREI) The air was heavy with the scent of perfume and the srtioke of expensive cigars as critics and firstnighters gathered for the gala opening of "Hamlet," presented by the renowned Shakespearean players of Weber college last November 10, at that much frequented rendezvous of the elite, the Egyptian theater. The atmosphere was tense with expectancy as a capacity audience seated itself with a rustling of satin and a glittering of jewels to await the rising of the curtain on what might well prove the dramatic sensation of the year. Reporters, lounging in the wings, chewed nervously on their cigarette stubs as the time drew near for the principal actors to emerge from their dressing rooms and take stage positions. A roar of applause greeted the lowering of the houselights. succeeded by a reverent hush as the curtain rose, revealing a scene of sombre splendor dominated by the seated figures of the king and queen of Denmark. Our readers are undoubtedly too familiar With the plot of Shakespeare's immortal melodrama to necessitate our sketch ing in the details, suffice it to say that opinion unites in proclaiming its presentation as unique in the history of theater unique! Will Present Xmas Oratorio (Continued from Page 1) Bralthwaite, Rose Kimball; stage, Walter Buss, Garnett Lit- Itlefield; costumes, Alta Hirst; programs, Helen Manwaring; decorations, Clarence Wilson; Clair Johnson and J. Clair Anderson.Special scenic and lighting effects are in preparation under the direction of Mr. Buss. Tickets are being issued to those desiring a seat for either of the performances, and are obtainable either at the college bookstore or Glen Bros. Music Co. There is no admission charge but only ticket holders will be admitted before 8:30 p.m.; thus, those wishing to get better seats must obtain tickets and be in their seats before 8:30, when non-ticket holders will beadmitted. Grant Garner, In the role of Hamlet has established himself as an actor of power and amazing variety. Dean Hirst revealed in his portrayal of the king, certain heretofore unrecognized possibilities. He gave to the royal tyrant a sly and puckish quality. Miss Mltzi Stephenson, one of our more promising younger actresses, has demonstrated in her role of Ophelia an ability to carry a serious, mature part with distinction, as all her fans from musical comedy days will be pleased to learn. The pathos and control with which she performed the mad scene is unrivaled in modern drama. Putting forth equally creditable jobs were Lawrence Burton as Lairtes, and Gerald Keogh, who made his small role of page boy an interesting study in abnormal psychology. Also to be praised are the fine supporting cast, scenic artists and costume designers, who united to have a long run on Broadway, after which it will be taken on a wartime tour from Timbuctoo to the Aleutian. To quote one of our more penetrating critics: "In that case, heaven help the troops!" DEAR ORACLE: My problem is common but nevertheless very perplexing. I am average with two eyes, two ears, one nose and one mouth with a full set of teeth. I can talk, walk and even dance if the occasion arises. I have a father and a mother and a home with a telephone" and I live on a bus line. BUT I do not have dates. I see other girls with servicemen and I hear about the USO and yet here I sit, night after night, without even a good book. Can you help me? DISGUSTED COED DEAR DISGUSTED COED : The man shortage is indeed critical. Perhaps you should have given me your telephone number. Have you tried inviting servicemen through the USO to private parties given in your home? How about an invitation to Sunday dinner? Or have you turned the old charm on your schoolmates? This is a rumor of course, but they say we have at least fifty men attending Weber college. Let me know how you make out, I could use a date myself. Sees fILL Hear- RLL TeLU FIU it they really need economics? DUMB DORA DEAR DORA: In peacetime college was con-silered the best hunting ground for husbands. War has changed many things and college is no exception. You had better stick to the chemistry for the present and leave economics until you can use it. Chances are that you will marry some serviceman who can cook and sew far better than you ever will. DEAR ORACLE: For some time now I have found myself sitting in a chemistry class doodling with acids and thinking about how I should be in learning cooking to make things edible. I am an education major when I should be pursuing a course of pre-marriage. Can you tell me why people insist on stuffing girls with sciences when We Speeialize in Fine Woolens Quality Silk Shop DEAR ORACLE : I've been puzzled by many of the signs decorating the bulletin board lately. We know what the initials WPA, OPA, ODT, GOP and FDR stand for but can you tell us what WAA, AWS and AMS means? 4-F DEAR 4-F: WAA is the Women's Alhletic Association which is of course for women only. AWS stands for Associated Women Students and AMS is an organization nearly extinct which means Associated Men Students. DEAR ORACLE: A group of girls and myself have been discussing war marriages. What do you think of them? WONDERING DEAR WONDERING: Think twice and then-get married. Beggars can't be choosey. And concerning War marriages, We have just two choices. People will go on getting married no matter what, therefore we will have either war marriages or else war marriages. DEAR ORACLE: We have noticed that sloppy Joe sweaters are not as popular this year as in other years. Neater clothes are definitely on the "in." Can you tell us why? 1 Do boys like sweaters? QUIZ KIDS DEAR QUIZ KIDS: Do boys like sweaters? It all depends on whom they are on. Remember, you only get out of a sweater what you put in. Neater clothes do have preference over sloppy Joes this year on all campuses. It may be because of shortages of thisa and thata or maybe girls have just gotten I B THE VAGABOND SHOP Opens Saturday, Nov. 18 For the first time, "Ogden Moderns" may avail themselves of tlio exclusiveCalifornia-inspired clothes, in a complete wardrobe, now featured at the new VAGABOND SHOP . . . 2414 Washington Blvd. Realizing the need to serve the "forgotten Miss," the Vagabond offers sizes from 7 to 15 and 8 to 16. The Vagabond Shop now has "just the thing" for sport, school and dress-up occasions for Ogden 's Junior Set. Vagabond styles are currently featured in all "Younger Set" popular magazines, such as "Charm" "Mademoiselle" "Seventeen" and many others. Smooth, versatile Junior Togs here now in your New Super Vagabond Shop! Soft, young casuals fend date frocks, and those NEAV weskits to team with favorite skirts, slick jumpers and the newest ideas in sweaters. You'll also see the newest classic styles in overcoats. "New and different" is the theme in footwear at the Vagabond . . . California Casuals and Sport Shoes . . . plenty of smartness for school and dress. J lf SHOP ,iAHINOTON' OOOIN, UTAH |