University of Nebraska Kearney - Blue and Gold Yearbook (Kearney, NE)

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 Mary tfigman in one of her unusual poses. (Reading Time: J7 min. 5 sec.) THE only fun connected with this depart- ment I ahem I is in saying just what I want lo say regardless of the consequences; or “fools leap where angels tread fear,” (But only God can make a tree.I if any of you should care to write or call at my office. I shall he pleased to give you (for 59c) my hook about plays neatly autographed. I star means fairly good, 2 stars, good. 3 stars, excellent. 4 stars, extraordinary. ★ ★ ★ MISS LULU BETT CAST Lulu Bctr, Florence Buck; Dwight if, Robert Huston; His wife, Mary Nichols; Minolta, Yvonne Danielson; Grandma Betr, Klie.i MinshulE: Diana, Nell Reisland: Bobbie Larkin, Don Smith; Neil Cornish. Clyde Frederick; Ninisn Deacon, John Jensen. Directed by Mrs, J, C. Weaver. Produced by the Kearney Drama League. “Miss Lulu Belt,” Zona Gale’s Pulitzer Prize play, was presented at the College Auditorium. Octo- ber 17. Lulu Belt is a poor down trod- den spinster who has never ex- perienced a romance. In steps Ninian. the hero, and the play begins. In a spirit of levity, a 32 Music and Move- ment mock marriage ceremony is performed and—don't get ahead of me—Lulu and Ninian find themselves married! The complications that result From the unintentional marriage are the plot of the play. Of course. Lulu blossoms out into a beautiful, alluring girl and the hero comes to love her in spite of himself. However, please do not gel I lie wrong idea. This is a splendid play and if you have not already seen it, gather the kids together and enjoy two hours of really good acting. ★ ★ ★ ★ EFREM Z1MBALIST Kearney had the rare privilege of hearing Efrem Zimbali t, violinist of international fame, present a concert as the third! number of the Central Ne- braska Choral Union program. After hearing Mr. Zimbalists concert, one can readily appreciate his reputation as a violinist of renown. Theodore Saidenberg was his accompanist. A scene from Miss Lulu Belli' the Drama League's winter production.

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1 X 4 A Short Short Story THE COWARD By DONALD SMITH (Rmtliitff time: I mitt. 40 sec.) TWE! TY-SEY El y cars have passed- -twen- ty-seven years and I have given you every- thing. I have given you my time, money, education, opportunity—and you—you have wasted it all. You have wasted your time—your money—your life—your very soul! The old man slopped, his whole body quivering, and sank hack into a chair. “Your mother died seven minutes ago,” he continued—slowly harsh- ly, “She died of a broken heart—do vou hear me—she died because of yon!—And now is the time for re- tribution r The younger man. silent until now, jumped to his feet. “You can't blame me! It wasn’t my fault! He was almost screaming. “Sit down, John. The old man spoke softly, ou always say that when you're in trouble. You know. John, I used to think you would be a great man some day. Lor twenty-six years and eleven months 1 have believed in you. Silly of me. wasn’t it? When you were little 1 excused your mad pranks—as you grew up, I tried let aid you. Funny how I thought everything would turn out all right. You used to promise me you 1 do heller used to blame others for the trouble you had. When you ran down and killed that little hoy you blamed the wet street: why. you were too drunk to tell whether or not you were on the street!” The old man got slowly to his feet. His foot- steps, as lie paced the floor, were those of an aged and tired man. When he spoke again the words fe11 slowly—bitlerly, “You killed your best friend onlv a month ago— killed him in a fit of drunken rage. You blamed him—said you shot in self defense. The jury be- lieved your lip—but your mother knew—and died with the agonv of that knowledge burning nut her heart!” He paused, and then spoke softly. “I loved your mother.” 11 is band went to his coat pocket— The young man almost sereamed at the sight of of the gun. He spoke rapidly— hysterically. “You can t shoot, you can't! It’s not ray fault. I tell you! You didn’t know how to make me do right— you didn’t teach me—you - “Stop!” The old man almost smiled. Swiftly he drew another gun from his coal, and then laid the two guns, side by side, on the table between him and the young man, “II is now »ne minute to twelve. At the first stroke of the clock you may reach for a gun. If you are slow. I shall kill you. I intend to kill you!” The young rnan almost smiled now. “You are old,” he said. My hand is the quicker! “Arid if you kill me, the old man continued evenly, “if you kill me, the police will hang you! I ni not going to murder you. John, I’m going to let your own cowardice kill you. If I didn’t think you a coward, I wouldn’t give you this chance to kill me—but you are a coward. You've been afraid to live clean!v afraid to admit vour wrong- doings. Your hand is trembling now. John! (ju re afraid afraid of hanging—afraid of me— afraid to reach for the gun—afraid! If you re a man you'll kill me—if you’re a coward as well as a criminal—” The clock struck once, and before it struck again a shot echoed and re-echoed through the house. The footsteps leaving the room were those of an old, old man. THE END. 31

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tin Shrew is complete- ly tamed. 1 assure you that “The Taming of the Shrew has been given the best of care and. as a result, it is a splendid play. and well worth you]- time. Mr. Weaver, the direc- tor. made a good job of il by getting a fine performance fro m Robert Martin and Florence Jackman, ★ ★ ★ ★ MARY T. WIGMAN AND HER DANCERS According to Mary , Wigman only one of A very poor picture, bill ice assure you that this |ier dancers is an Shakespearian play was much heller. American girl: she is from Chicago. The girls attend her school either in Dresden, Germany, or in New A oik City and study dancing. They keep in strict training, of course, and only spe- cially talented girls are admitted to the schools. ★ ★ ★ ★ FAUST Cant of Characters: Members of the Festival and Civic Opera Company of Chicago. Kearney College Chorus and Orchestra. The greatest of all French Operas, “Faust, was presented in the Stale Teachers College Auditor- ium May II, under the direction of Mr. Raymond C. Rogers, head of the Department of Music. The plot of the opera is based upon an old German legend, immortalized by the poet Goethe. The old philosopher. Dr. Faustus, sells his soul to Mephistopheles. The bargain is that Satan shall aid Faust and do as he shall command in life, and Faust shall do as Mephisto decrees in death. Faust craves the return of youth, and it is granted. With sparking youth, handsome clothes, and many Jewels, Faust wins the trusting love of the maiden Marguerite. Now the plot thickens! DON'T MISS IT! Mary Wigman. becoming known as the leader and prophet of a new school of dancing, is ranked by many critics with Duncan, the great American. Her dances are strongly emotional and contain little that is pretty or merely attractively sym- metrical. ★ ★ ★ HE HE SHREW dilorii April 26, A MING OF CAST B p(iwa. Clyde Frederick: K-itherina. Florence Jackman: Petrudiio. Robert Martin: Tranio. Richard Mengler: Hortensio. Stanly Roy: Luccntio. Allan Smith: Bianca. Pauline Troutman: Widow. Ruth Man tick: Grumio. Glenn Wise- man: Curtis. Herbert Frank; Sly. Lehan Tunks; Hostess. Fern Butler. This play was presented in the college by members of the senior class. The plot deals with katherina. the elder daughter, whose bitter tongue and unkind manner keep all suitors for herself and younger sister from the household. Baptista, the father, is faced with the problem of getting the Shrew married oft so that the youngest daughter may be wed. but katherina, “the Cursed, plays havoc with all suitors alike until the arrival of Petnuhio. Immediate!) from this point tin. the “little Nell of this production takes a beating surpassed in history only by the great Napoleon. She is carried around in tin hero’s paw. drop- ped into mud puddles, insulted by serv- ants. and what-not. At the close of the play, she gives an excellent oration on “loyalty to ones spouse. which shows that Efrem Zim bal 1st. the out stand' ing musician of the Lyceum of- fe rings. W