University of Delaware Womens College - Blue and Gold Yearbook (Newark, DE)

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Erermaiira Although the Women's College holds its classes entirely apart from those of Delaware College, in Dramatics, the two colleges merge and produce beautifully finished plays on the stage of lVIitchell Hall. The class HE SZ, under the direction of Nlr. Kase, a course in Play Production has played a large part in the rapid growth of university dramatics in the last few years. With this class began the organization known as the E 52 Playersf' Two full length plays are produced each year by these players under the direction of Mr. Kase. Membe1'ship in the group is automatic if the applicant has satisfactorily passed the course in Play Production. Other members earn credits through Work on E52 plays. A total of two points is required for membership. In the year 1932-1933, the E 52 Players produced Cradle Song, by Riego Sierra, and The Doll's House, by Henrick Ibsen. In 1934 Autumn Crocus, by C. L. Anthony, was presented. The productions are characterized by the high type of plays chosen to be presented and by fine casting, carefully planned scenery, and polished performances. Dramatics at the University of Delaware is still in a stage of rapid growth. In spite of the fact that the Little Theatre at Nlitchell Hall is very new, Delaware is rapidly becoming Well known for the excellence of her dramatic productions.

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Uhr 09112 iliunhiazhtly AnniuP1',sa1'g nf the Zlinunhing nf the 3H11iuv1'aiig N May 11, 12, and 13, there occurred on our campus the greatest celebration which graduates of the WOIUCH,S College now living ever had the privilege of witnessing-the Centenary Celebration. For three days, the University was the host to its more than 2200 living graduates. From Friday noon till Sunday evening, the program of events was full-exercises which delighted the eye, stirred the imagination, and refreshed the spirit of those who rejoiced in calling Old Delaware their Alma hffater. ' Only the main features of the celebration are indicated here. Un Friday at 1 p. m., was held the first general meeting, g'The University and the Schoolsvg at 2 p. m., the second general meeting, International Relations and the American Collegevg during the afternoon, Open Classes and Laboratories, and Exhibits in the Library, at 4 p. m., the President's Reception, at 7:30 p. m., the Historical Pageant, and at 9 p. m., the Alumni-Alumnae Reception and Dance. On Saturday morning the Classes and Laboratories were again open to visitors, at 9:30, the Academic Procession assembled in front of VVolf Hall with delegates from the colleges and universities in this country and foreign countries, followed by the Convocation Exercises at which Chancellor Lindley of the University of Kansas delivered the main address, and at 12 noon, a Complimentary luncheon was served at the VVomen's College and at Delaware College. In the afternoon, there were exhibits at the library, the 1NfIay Day exercises at the lVomen's College, the Historical Pageant repeated, step singing, and the Alumnae business meeting. In the evening were the Alumnae and Alumni reunions and dinners. On Sunday morning, the Centenary Religious Service was held in Nlitcliell Hall, and in the late afternoon, a concert. The Historical Pageant was probably in human interest the most interesting part of the Centenary. The text of the Historical Pageant was written by Frank Stephens, of Arden, and was an efficient summary of the essential facts and trends of 100 years of the University with fine dramatic evaluation. Dr. George H. Ryden, Head ofthe Department of History and Political Science at the University, and Professor Henry Clay Reed, of his staff, who is Curator of Delavvareana, gave Mr. Stephens valuable aid. A Prologue, nine Scenes, nine Interludes, and an Epilogue, are included in the pageant. The Interludes for the most part were musical, with some songs in Latin and some in English. The Prologue dealt with the historical backgound, particularly Newark Academy, forerunner of the College. The first scene portrayed a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Academy at the time of re-organization, ,Tune 5, 1783. The second scene revealed the meeting of the hrst Board of Trustees of New Ark College in April, 1834. The third scene showed the opening of the new college on Nfay S, 1834. The Board of Trustees met in the fourth scene, June 23, 1835, to discuss the clxv