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Show Herds of Actors Golden Prints Infancy of S.L. Drama-Hecti- c Bundle of Wit, Wisdom By Harold H. Jenson Edwin James Rawlings was Just as much a part of the old Salt Lake Theatre as the stage itself. Now 71 years old. Mr. Rawlings, who was head usher at the theater for 35 years and worked as a water boy before that, recalls well the "grand old days. The theater itself," he re- - members, was one of the greatest architectural show-plac- in the West, massively built, with the largest time in the stage at United States. We put on productions such as "Ben Hur, with real horses racing on tread rollers; "The Round Up," with real horses seen going, up .a mountain, and "The Wanderer," In which 60 sheep were used. Not So Grand Mr. Rawlings also remembers those nights when the theater wasn't so grand." These were the nights when wrestling matches, which lasted all night, took the place of the plays. I am only five foot four, he explained, so on wrestling match nights I needed a bodyguard at the door to keep out anyone who tried to crash In. The fire department also had four to six men to help," he added. He remembers one night when one of the rougher" men drew a knife but was apprehended by bodyguard, Walter Griffith, who was six foot and two hundred pounds, and the troublemaker was turned over to the police before he could do any harm. Bert National Shows Some of the best national productions came to Salt Lake City, he said, such as Ziegfeld Tollies and Pass-In- g Shows, and other hits with such stars as Henry Miller, Anna Held, A1 Jolson, Eddie Cantor, Charlotte Greenwood, Maude Adams and Sarah Bernhardt (who came on stage in a wheelchair). "I recall going back stage one night with a note to Miss Greenwood from the manager," Mr. Rawlings smiled. "And as I handed her the note she read it, put her arms around me and kissed me. I was just a lad at the time, and that kies left its mark on me not in lipstick as kisses do nowadays, but in flour. She had been putting on her makeup, which was flour in "those Njjays rather than lip rouge. Sir I had flour on my face and, since she had been dipping her hand in a bowl of the makeup, there were two large hand marks on my back too. Beautiful Programs The programs In those days were masterpieces, beautifully illustrated and given away free, according to Mr. Rawlings. He plans to give his collection of programs to the Sons of Utah Pioneers for Pioneer Village. Mr. Rawlings, who was raised in Salt Lake in the old home where he still lives at 322 Almond St, prides himself on the fact that he never missed a night of ushering at the old Salt Lake Theatre. at-th- ings Head usher at old Salt Lake Theatre, Edwin Janies Rawold days. lings recalls the "grand and "not-so-gran- d South America Rumble U. Troupe Runs Gantlet Of Revolution, Quake By Richard O. Martin Tribune Staff Writer When American theater companies play "on the road, they' often complain bitterly about the hazards and inconveniences caused by the p one-nig- stand routine. And these -- days when theater offerings play a helpful rde in intemati o n a 1 Mr. Martin culture exchange programs, on the road experiences in foreign countries can prove absolutely harrowing. Consider the situation of the University of Utah touring theater company which is now visiting South America on a good will mission for the U.S. State Depart- ment Coup in Peru While the company was playing in Lima, Peru, the host Peruvian government was overthrown by a military junta. This resulted In a severance of diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Peru while the U. of U, company was still in Lima. Then, while the company , -- ADVKRTISIMBNTJUST BROWSING Special event! Monday, September 17, Robert Wear Howard will be at our store to autograph copies of his newest book, "The Great Iron Trait' The story of the first transcontinental railroad is covered from all angles: time element, political implications, personal notes on the people involved, fascinating incidents during building. Naturally, Utah looms Urge in this history. Mr. Howard has traveled over the whole route himself during his research and he has written a book not only for history addicts but for anyone who reads for enjoyment These facts are not dull or dry! All the women who loved Peg Bracken's "I Hate to Cook Book can look forward to September 26 publication of her next one, The 1 Hate to Housekeep Book. Like the first book, this one can be read purely for the fun of it, but it also presents all kinds of housekeeping shortcuts tust as The I Hate to Cook Book had good, easy reapes. Sort of a Heloise column with humor. For Charles Addams collectors, his first book of cartoons is being reissued. Ctlled Drawn and Quartered, it was first issued in 1942. J. Edgar Hoover has written a new book, "A Study of Communism." Hus history of communism is due for October. An important political book is "Enough Good Men by Albert E Burke. Mr. Burke is the writer and tar of the stimuUting television program, "A Way of Thinking," winch has been seen locally. His book deals with the American citizen's attitude to our modern worlds problems. ZIONS B00KST0R was playing In Chile, a disastrous earthquake atruck in a nearby area, taking a tragic toll of Uvea. Now the U. of U. group is in Argentina at a time when political unrest in that country is moving toward a possible explosion. Large Audiences Despite these difficulties, performances of a somewhat revised version of the musical Annie Get Your Gun are still drawing large audiences, andtnus far The company has not encountered sentiments. Dr. C. Lowell Lees, head of the U. of U. Department of Theater and Ballet, and leader of the company, reported in a letter to officials of the American National Theater and Association: Since my last letter we have been very busy and have had some rather amazing experiences. In Santiago (Chile) where we played In a gymnasium, our matinee ended in a near riot. We played to 2,000 secondary school kids who became so enthusiastic about the play they mobbed us for autographs at the plays close, knocking over lights in order to get to us. Nonetheless it was a heartwarming experience and one of the most enthusiastic audiences we have had. Argentina Experiences In another portion of the letter Dr. Lees states: Our experiences In Argentina have been very from those in different Peru, Bolivia and Santiago. The people here are more reserved but still are highly Annie erflhusiastic about Get Your Gun. In the three cities we have played we have had a greater student reception than in the other countries. The student groups follow us around often waiting hours for interviews and discussions. There seemingly Is no end to their hospitality and graciousness. They wish to take us everywhere, show us everything; but, above everything talk to us. Critical Reception In speaking of the critical reception of the shoyt by the press. Dr. Lees comments: and The newspapers press are very enthusiastic but tend to be more critical in Argentina than in the other countries we hay played. He notes that first night audiences tend to be the smallest, with later performances sold out He also writes that in Argentina and Chile there has been much interest on the part of "the professional theater. , . . IThe political situation a very volatile one, he writes, "and we are encountering everything from riots to strikes. We have yet to find any marked feeling in the theater. Everyone seems most willing to exchange ideas." n "... Talented Fiv6 Of Family Sing Today The Marcroft Family Vocal Quintette, under the direction of Alva Woodward, will appear in a special music program in the Malbor-ougWard Chapel, 808 Roosevelt Ave., (1450 South), Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Members of the quintette include Tanya, 19, Renee, 17, Karen, 14, Shauna, 11 and Scott, 8, children of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Marcroft 813 N. 11th W. (1100 West). Selections they will sing include T11 Walk With God, with Scott as soloist, I Heard a Forest Praying and Ill Never Walk Alone. Besides singing,- - each of the children play a musical instrument and all play the piano. They have a family combo in which Scott plays the drums, Shauna the piano and French horn, Karen and Renee, the clarinets and Tanya the trombone. h - The Salt Lake Tribone, Sunday, August 26, 1962 Satire Stirs Mortal Longings Youre Entitle," By Harry Golden. World Publishing Co, Cleveland and and outlaws," by C. Northoote Parkinson. Illustrated by Robert C. Osborn. 238 pages. Houghton Mifflin. 84. NEW YORK, Aug. 25 Who buys satire? An acceptable answer is. All who heartily hate fraud. But I think satire is also amazingly popular with the people being satirized. And perhaps a deeper investigation might show that it is pretty attractive to thousands who would rather enjoy being right up there with the satirists big targets. For satire gives prominence to status symbols. It is really one of the creative arts. The destructive aide of it has been ridiculously idealized. True, it wages desperate war on cant and humbug, the insincerity twins. And it may, given a hatful of cons, abolish human folly. Stirs Longings But satire also stirs mortal longings. It enables the multitude to feel generously willing to share the affluent burdens of the privileged s New York, 14. Another book by Harry the fourth of its kind in as many years, raises the question as to how long this can go on. Since Golden himself shows no sign of stopping, the answer seems to be: until readers no longer respond. Readers, however, are still enthusiastic, although if this reviewer is typical the enthusiasm is somewhat less than it used to be. The facts might as well be faced. Golden is a voluble writer and a sharp observer, but like many a TV comedian, he needs new material Collects Editorials Golden puts together his books by collecting editorials from his Carolina Israelite, a weekly newspaper, bundling them op with other writings and sending them off to his son, a Detroit newspaperman, who does the selecting. The result is a grab bag of wit and wisdom, with the present volume being somewhat diffent from the rest in that it contains a few travel articles. The travel pieces are poor quality Golden. In fact, they ate Just plain poor. At home, Golden knows what he is talking about; when he goes abroad, he can be as foolish tour-1s- t. as the pun-o- f In Denmark, he writes, the folks are always eating. In Israel, which gave the world Judaism, Christianity and Islam, you now can find parking meters," he reports. An account bi k trip to Korea is studded with the names of people he met and not much else. Another Matter Golden on his home beat is mother matter. He suggests that Sen. Goldwater and William F. Buckley Jr. should start a movement to change the designation, liberal arts colleges, to conservative arts colleges. He is puzzled by tele virions recurring, concern with the weather. After all, you have only to look out the window to tell what the weathers like. He puts the intolerant in their place with a sharply porn ted phrase. And while, he lives in the South, he doesnt hesitate to comment pointedly on racists and racism. That takes courage,, a quality which Golden possesses in abundance. Golden is proud of his Jewish background. The title of this book derives from a phrase by his father, a Gallician immigrant who never learned to pronounce his final ds. However, the father knew that in free America men are entitle to think and speak as they please. Thats what Harry Golden does. And he speaks most effectively when he enforces his words with huTheomor and humanity. dore Long. Golden, the-milL never-abatin- tV ID g Ensemble Dates Pops Concert Sept. 26 in S.L The Bernard Mayers semble will present its fall Pops Concert Sept. 26 at 8:30 p.m. in the Ladies Literary Club, 850 E. South Temple. The guest soloist win be Frederic Mellen, pianist, who will play Chopin and Mozart selections. The ensemble will perform the Three Bears Suite by Eric Coates, its first formance in Utah, and other light, popular classical numbers. The ensemble is comprised of Max Scheffler and Arthur Petersen, violin; William C. Hogenson, viola; Ralph Barrus, Bass; Helmut Stauftenbell, piano, and Bernard Mayers, cello. En- Harry Golden . . . Pieces together a new humor volume. THE Detective Writer Pens Biography Of Sherlock Sherlock Holmes of Baker Street," by William S. Baring-Gould- . Potter, $5. At last! A definitive biography of the greatest detective of all tunes, Him of 221 Baker Street, whose powers and deductive gcumen no other sleuth In the entire history of crime detection could ever hope to emulate. As Holmes himself said,' Poes Dupm was "a very Inferior fellow," 'and Gaborlau Lecoq was a miserable bungler. Holmes was monolithic In his particular calling. This carefully documented and annotated biography places him properly in his august estate as the detective of all time, to be thought of reverentially and with awe, but also to be beloved by those who have known him as well as has this reader since childratio-cinativ- e hood. Mr. Banng-Goulhas done fine service to admirers of Sherlock Holmes. His book will be a handy reference for those who want exact data on his long and exciting career. Its also a diverting volume for consistent readers of detective stories Marion Neville, Chicago Daily News Writer. Stage Group To Launch Play Friday Look Back in Anger, a play of wit, scorn, profundity and gaiety, will be presented by the Salt Lake Playmakers and Friday Saturday at 8:30 in p m. Prudential Federal Bldg. The play, by John Osborne, reveals the embittered emo-M- r. Green tions of an educated, working man towards his wifes family and friends of the upper social class. The five members of the cast include London Green, Marvin Smith, Gene Pack, Edith Nielsen and Donna Smith. The Salt Lake Playmakers is a theater group whieh has been meeting for the past year doing workshop projects, original wnting and study of staging, lighting, makemp and other projects related to the theater. Membership is open to the public. here, lectures there, professor Parkinson has produced" another minor masterpiece on the golden preposterousness of properhy. His new law is: "Expansion means complexity and complexity decay. Which as you see, is another variation on the central Parkinsonian the jubilant philosophy belief that civilization is forever producing too many.. Indian chiefs to boss too few Indians. A population implosion, you might say. Robert C. Osborn's majestically manic illustartions are, as usual, superb. A Parkinson law might be established from the casual. remark that, the purpose of all temporary buildings is: To occupy for 50 years a site that is wanted for something else. The chairbome troopers of Washington will treasure that. No one who reads thia book will be surprised to learn that Professor Parkinson is himself a member of the tribe of business consultants he so energetically satires. Indeed, he may well send out copies of this book to his cleints in place of an annual report on what is afoot in the worlds common and uncommon markets. Charles Poor 1962 New York Times few. It suggests unforgetthat when austerity tably and sacrifice are in 'order, it is nice to have lots of things to be austere about And (proportionately) sacrificial. That is why, for example, C. Northcote Parkinsons books are genially acclaimed. After all, you cannot properly appreciate the. stinging hilarity of his spoofs on what Veblen called conspicuous waste unless you live In some prosperous.milieu of Parkinsonian bedlam. ' Parkinson Law s His new book is and Outlaws. It leaves few stones unthrown at the modem societys picture windows. J Thriftily piecing Parkin-togethe- r bits from articles Vardis Fisher To Direct Writer Meet Vardis Fisher, one of the controversial literary giants of the West, will appear as guest speaker and workshop director at the annual writers Roundup of the League of Utah Writers, Sept 7, 8 and 9, in Provo, according to Cameron Johns, state president of the writers league. The annual Roundup will open Friday night, Sept 7, with the traditional reception for visiting writers. On Saturday, Sept 8, principal speakers will lecture and conduct workshops throughout the day, with the annual awards banquet slated for that evening. Sunday morning, Sept. 9, the traditional poets' breakfast will conclude the roundup. Mr. Fisher, who lives in Hagerman, Idaho, has published 34 books, most of which are novels, including Testathe giant ment of Man series. All writers or persons interested in writing, whether they have professional experience or not, are welcome to attend the Roundup sessions. Membership in the League of Utah Writers is not necessary for attendance. e Savant Puts Out New Textbook An engineering textbook authorized by Prof. H. K. Glldden of the civil engineering department of the University of Utah, win be published by the McGraw-Hil- l Book Company of New York City. The book,, entitled "Reports, Technical Writing, and Specification, 1 a modem treatment of the young engineers need for skill In all forms of technical communication. Used experimentally at the University of Utah prior to acceptance by Mc- Graw-Hilthe text is expected to go on the market in the spring of 1963. your on this one ! This is the kind of dress that a gal wearsjust Bod Soil bp Publisher Weekly) Fiction SHIP OF FOOLS Katherine Anne Porter (Complied YOUNGBLOOD HAWKE Herman Wouk DEARLY BELOVED Anne Morrow Lindbergh Robert Ruark THE REIVERS William Faulkner ANOTHER COUNTRY Jamea Baldwin PORTRAIT IN BROWNSTONE Lou la Auchtnclosa Nonfiction THE ROTHSCHILDS Frederic Morton MY LIFE IN COURT Louis Nlzer THE GUNS OF AUGUST Barbara Tuchman' O YE JIGS to JULEPS! Virginia Cary Hudaon CALORIES DONT COUNT Dr. - Herman Taller UHURU to be irresistible, says Emilie. A real conspiracy since Emilie had it designed especially for date time wear. It's in deep black velour that's so excitingly :h to the touch that it's an experience in pure luxury to wear. Made even more romantic with handmade Swiss lace at the cuffs. Sizes 6 to 16. 65.00 ' v 4, e V, f n Brother and sisters Scott, left, Shauna, Karen, Renee and Tanya Marcroft all are talented instrumentalists as well as vo calists. Quintette plans concert .Sunday. 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