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Show Construction Of the Do. Flop At last, our carefully planned ideas for a place of comfort, namely the Do Flop, are being underr taken by the Chytraus Construction Company. President Palmer had planned the construction of the Do Flop to have been completed by September, 1953, but through many disappointments and other interfering items the job was temporarily put off time and time again. Now there is the question, when will this project be finished? Well, that is still a question in everybodys mind. ' By seeing the plans that were hanging on the front door during the past week, you can see the large amount that is going into this project. But considering the inconveniences of the Do Flop, you will agree that it is money well spent. Inis institution will consist of a lounge area that will be 75 feet by 30 feet. The rest of the' area will be used for a soda fountain, for coffee and other snacks; a juke box; and last of all, the entire floor will be covered with an expensive tile that will be ideal for our. social dances held during the year. President Palmer added that the hours that the Do Flop will be available for our use will depend upon foe demand of the students. NOTES . . . From the Demis Office By W. O. Watkins Since this is the final Christmas edition, it seems appropriate to wish i one and all a very happy holiday season . In the rush of family gatherings, gifts, and fattening foods, we need to be reminded of the real meaning of Christmas. Have fun, but do a little serious thinking, too. Be reminded also that the fourth week after you return is the week of final reckoning. Those who j have been taking vacations frequently during the past weeks may find it expedient to take home a book or two. Santa Claus will be back in his work shop at the North Pole when the semester grades are computed. The workmen have started on the student lounge. The president refuses to be quoted on a prediced date of completion. For the sake of the seniors we trust that they are speed demons. Meanwhile, the pinochle game in the basement approximates perpetual motion. The instructors take dim view of those who finish the hand after the class bell rings. Why make it more difficult for yourself? And a Happy New Year! . THE PARSON, December 18, 1953. Volume 6. Greek Drive Night Must Fall Pleases Audience Huge Success By Sam Taylor Director Roy Gibson, a well selected play and a carefully selected and very well fitted cast, were the ingredients that went to make up a successful opening night, as the Westminster Players production, Night Must Fall, was presented to an enthusiastic audience Wednesday and Thursday nights, December 9 and 10, at Converse Hall. The play, a murder mystery, with a setting in England prior to World War II, had adequate amounts of humor and seriousness, and both of these types were presented very well, and did not interfere with one another as is sometimes the case with this type of a play. Chief characters Mrs. Branson, portrayed, by Joy Brown, Olivia, by Suzzanne Sachs," and Dan by Rocky Reinhardt, can well be congratulated for turning out very excellent performances. The load of the acting work fell on these three persons, and they handled it very well. Others in the cast included Wayne Cochrane as Hubert Laurie, Coleen Poemaceah as Mrs. Terence, Colleen Williams as Dora, Don Farnsworth as Inspector and Geralynn Lambson as the Nurse. These parts were well suited to the performers. In their own completely character parts, the four added spice to the meat of the play. After some inevitable delays and disappointments in getting the production before an audience, Roy Gibson can well be proud of his first job of directing on the Westminster campus. Now on the campus, Roy is a very welcome addition to the faculty of the college, and dramatic boosters can look forward to many more of this high type of production. All that can be said of this play and the work that went into it will have to be said on the good side. All persons having a part in producing it can feel that their work was well worth it. The enthusiasm of the attentive audience was shown at its peak as they called the cast back for several curtain calls after a very dramatic ending. With the very fine dramatics and speech department at Westminster College, a hard working organiza- - Bel-siz- e, One hundred thousand dollars worth of clothing and cash were the result of a fund and clothing raising campaign headed by Dr. Frank Robinson of Westminster to and the stricken Greek people of the Ionia Islands. Contemplated results of the campaign were announced by Dr. Robinson last week. He told newsmen that approximately 75 per cent of an estimated $10,000 in cash donated at offerings taken Thanksgiving day and November 27 already has been received. Of clothing, bedding and food contributions made by churchgoers on those days, about has been turned in. one-four- th On a basis proportionate to the LDS church., membership - of . the states population, or about 70 per cent, the LDS church will contrib-uat- e to the drive from supplies of food, clothing and bedding already on hand in its Welfare Program Number 7. Christmas Formal Tonight By. Dave Wilson Tonight, probably one of the best dances of the year, is being held at the Art Bam. The Christmas Formal will start at 9:00 P. M. and will last until 12:00 A. M. The music for the shindig will be provided by Del Bush and his orches-trThe dress will be that means that the gals wear ls and the fellows wear their clothing. If you havent already purchased your ticket they can be obtained from any member of the junior class. The price is $2.00 per couple. It has been the policy in previous years that flowers for the girls were not in order but may be had if it felt necessary; the same will hold true this year. All right, you fellow classmates, how bout coming to the dance and supporting this school activity? A good time is promised to all who attend, so well see you all there. y. semi-form- al; for-ma- Sunday-go-visiti- ng the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Members of that Church Boxes' of goods have come in were sorting and preparing the from points all over the state, and goods for shipment to Greece. trucking companies have contributI am most enthusiastic abbut ed space on their trucks to trans- results of the campaign. Dr. Robport the contributions to Salt Lake inson said. Before final figures City. They were stored at West- are computed next week, we may minster College until last Thurs- even our $100,000 surpass day, when they were transferred to storehouses. V f'-- i 1 1 X, 4 S 1 jr v -a $. 1 I- - s fZ r F' F F. I , $ ' - 4 V s - , - Leading characters, Joy Brown, Rocky Reinhardt and Susan Sachs, as they appeared in in a scene from Night Must Fall. tion such as Westminster Players, sured of many more fine performand the very apparent talent in the ances this year and in the years to department, playgoers can be as- - come. V |