Westmoorland College - Lupine Leaflet Yearbook (San Antonio, TX)

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38 LUPINE LEAFLET The Pierrette Players' Performance El D IJ Joyce Garrett The Pierrette Players offered an evening of delightful entertainment on April 9, in the form of five one-act plays. Rumors preceding the event had promised many surprises, and the course of the evening fulfilled all expectations. The program was especially interesting in that the plays were coached by members of the Pierette Play- ers' Club. ' One unique feature of the performance, was the appearance of Della Rose Halbert, as head usher, with Loretta Houston, Esther Preston, Anna Mathis, and Mildred Smith, an attractive coterie of Pierrette girls, appropriately dressed in French costumes. These girls flitted about the stage and sang a catchy tune, informing the audience that they were to act as temporary stage-hands and that the imaginations of the onlookers would have to furnish the lacking elaborate stage properties. They proceeded to set the stage for the first play as the audience contributed hearty applause. Those Who Passed One Day was presented by a group of younger girls, who showed exceptionally good work. The play was well suited to the youthful actors as it dealt with a beautiful queen, her villainous pursuer, who intended to behead her, and the bravery of the heroic little boy who saved her. Although nobody claimed the responsibility of coaching this act, the small performers showed good management and co-operation. The pathos of 'tFennel emphasized the ability of Ruby Lovett, who coached the play and also had the leading role. The theme of the little drama centered about an unselfish hunchback, who cheerfully forfeited a coveted honor in order that the girl he loved -might be happy. The serious note in Fennel brought out the dramatic ability of the participants to a decided advantage. A rollicking play in Irish dialect was Spreading the News. This comedy was a satire on the Irish love of gossip, illustrated in the enlargement of an insignificant occurrence into an enormous crime. The cast of this act portrayed Irish character- istics in an exceedingly humorous manner. Ethel Orrell coached the play and took a leading part. Her skilled direction was manifested in the realism of the performance. The age-old theme of By the Gate was unusually well directed by Jane Seiser, who also held an important place in the cast. The play dealt with several youthful lovers, who, when confronting their truly beloved, pledged unfailing allegianceg and later when the opportunity offered itself, proved false and fickle. The humorous sit- uations were well presented by the participants. The oriental atmosphere of The Singing Soul was attractive as well as myste- rious. Flora Lea Appleby showed rare ability in coaching this Chinese play, which cen- tered about the sacrifice of a little Chinese singer to save her father from the wrath of the gods. The quality of the acting in 'tThe Singing Soul was in keeping with the talents of the performers. The conclusion of the program marked the successful outcome of sincere and well spent efforts on the part of the Pierrette Players, and the patient supervision of Bernice Hardy Duggan, under whose direction the plays were presented. The com- mendable work of the individual coaches entitles them to worthy comment, as does the co-operation of all the different casts. The performances of the Pierrette Players are always popular.

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LUPINE LEAFLET 37 A little nonesense now and then ls relished by the wisest men- And with a coxcomb they began- ENTERTAINMENTS Oct. 24-Rosa Ponselli. Oct. 19-Some fellows came out with a radio car, and we listened to the radio until after light-bell. We listened in on Kansas City, Fort Worth, and some city programs. Nov. 6-10--Good English week. Pageants given at the morning chapel exercises. Nov. 20-Mr. Frost's lecture at Main Avenue High School. Nov. 22-W. C. night on the radio. Dec. 17-Y. W. Christmas program. Feb.21-Violin Recital by Jasha Heifetz. Geraldine Farrar. March 31-Hammock's famous jazz orchestra played in the chapel. The latest pieces were played on comb flutes and trombones, ukeleles, dust-pans, various sized pea-nut butter glasses, a pitcher, and the study hall bell, accompanied by the famous V. K. at the piano. Q April 3--Mme. Ernestine Schumann-Heink. April 5-St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, Mr. Rudolpha Ganz directing. April 9-Pierrette Players' performance. April 21-W. C. float rode in the Fiesta week parade. April 211801116 of us took part in the Fiesta week pageant. We represented morning clouds. SPORTS Nov. 11-Dr. Hill organized a base ball team. Dec. 13-One of the chief sports of the W. C. girls is donkey riding. To-day Penelope actually carried Margaret from one fence to another without being coaxed and dragged. Jan. 25-A bat entered study hall. Screams of dismay followed. The lights were turned offg and after a while the beast flew into the reception hall. The faculty then waged a broom-war against the winged creature. Feb. 27-Prune-eating contest. Miss Elgin won the championship. March 12-The Wesleyan Institute faculty challenged the W. C. faculty to a game of tennis. March 21-Miss Elgin and Irma won a love game. Of Tennis? i A Census of Westmoorland Regularly enrolled .......................,......,.......,...,,,.,.,. 200 Like gym .................... 2 Have to take gym ........... 150 Think they are funny ...... 175 Are funny ............................. 5 Would like to know trig .,..,,,, 20 Know trig .........,................. 3 Talk about swell fellow ...... 199 Have swell fellows ........ 6 Donlt like to get up ....... 200 Do get up .................... 200 Always hungry ....... 200 Never hungry .............. 0 Always borrowing .... L .....,. 133 Always willing to lend ...... 9

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LUPINE LEAFLET 39 The Expression Department Ruby Lovett The history of the Expression class of '22-23 ended with a big success on the night when the three graduating students Ethel Orrell, Flora Lea Appleby, and Ruby Lovett appeared in the Exhibition. lt was laughingly funny as well as gloriously en- chanting, and nobody ever found out what became of the dog. Well what else did the Expression class do? They made a big hit every time they appeared, thanks to Miss Bernice Hardy Duggan. And everybody sat up and took notice when a reading was announced because something unusual always hap- pened. All of the pupils made marked progress during the year. The Pierrettes are not going to end their club with the closing year, but have made provision for it to start work right away next September, The officers have been elected as follows: ' President-Miss Winnie Carl. Secretary-Miss Levert Shotts. Treasurer-Miss Maurine Scott. Vice-President-Miss Bernadyne Stokes. Business Manager--Miss Imogene Wiley. They could not disband without having a little fun, and so they had a party and went to the Royal after dinner at the Original. They also made a lasting donation to Westmoorland in the form of a book case containing books which will be of value to the Expression department hereafter. ill? Piano Department Irene Chase The annual Children's Recital was held in the College Auditorium on the even- ing of May 14. As is the custom, the general Students' Recital was held on May 21. The closing recital of the year, the Grand Final Concert, took place on May 31. All participants proved their ability to meet the demands made upon them, and the three evenings were occasions of perfect enjoyment. On the evening of April 30, a most delightful recital was held in the College Auditorium. The artists, Miss Mildred Elgin, pianist, and Mrs. Rubie Perryman Hardin, Soprano, were most enthusiastically received by the appreciative audience. The even- ing was a decided success from start to finish. The program follows: Suite in D Minor .........................................,.............,,.,,,..,,,,.,,.....,,..,,,,.,. D'Albert Allemande Gavotte and Musette Rondel of Rest .......................................... ...... C yril Scott Birth of Spring ..................,,............ ,,.,,. Q .,.. S teffen Thou Art Like a Gentle Flow'ret .....,. ,,,,,,,,.., L iszt Capriccio in B Minor ...,,............. ,,,,,,, B rahms Willtl OD. 42 ........,..,.,,.. .,,,,., C h0pin The M0llOtOllE .............. ,.,,,,,,, C grnelius Slave Song .........,...,........ ,...,.,,,,, D el Riego The Phantom Legions ...,.. ,.,,,,. W ard-Stephens TOCCMH ..........................,. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, J 01135 En Automne ................. ,,.,, M oszkowgki Papillons .......................... lntermezzo en Octaves ...... Cycle: Love's Epitome .....,...., Since First l Met Thee In the Garden She is Mine Dear Hand, Close Requiem Held in Mine Rosenthal Leschetizky Mary Turner Salter