The War Whoop (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 52, No. 16, Ed. 1, Thursday, January 30, 1975 Page: 1 of 4
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A
Servant
of
Two
Masters
Circus Set Made
As Play Readies
A proscenium arch in cur-
rently under construction Tor
the first Spring thentrc produc-
tion set to he staged Feb. G-8.
The arch where all the action
will take place reflects the on-
cicntness of the Comedy "A
Servant of Two Masters."
The McMurry production re-
garded as "cray" by star cast
member Neil Ely is taken from
the 18th century play by
Spanish playwright Goldoni.
That writer got his characters
from a 17th century "Commcdlo
Dell 'Arte" traveling play.
The circus stogc sets arc com-
plimented by characters cos-
tumed as tightrope walkers
clowns a ringmaster horse rid-
ers a popcorn vender and n
magician. Ely portrays the role
of the Bcrvant Truffaldino.
Tho sophomoro theatre major
is ruled by his masters: Beatrice
Festival Entertains Kids Feb. 16
by Susan Young
Assistant Editor
For tho second year
McMurry Film Festival will in-
clude a special children's prog-
ram to bo shown Sunday Feb.
16 at 2 p.m. in Radford Au-
ditorium as a conclusion to the
week long series of films.
Chairwomen for tho
publicity for tho children's prog-
ram are Marsha Buck and Carol
Reovo both members of tho
Verbal Arts class. Involved in
the Festival since its early plan-
ning Btagcs in Oct. the girls
laughingly gave extra class cre-
dit as an incentive for working
in tho Festival in the beginning
but agreed all the work is
worthwhile.
"Wo included tho program
again this year because well
it's good pulic relations but the
kids will really enjoy it" Miss
Reove explnined. "I've heard
that last yoar there wore bo
many children thoy wero sit-
ting in tho aiBles and every-
where." According to Miss Buck
this particular film is directed
toward the elementary age
child. Tho publicity committee
has arranged for each demon-
tary Bchool In town to havo post-
ers about the show and indi-
vidual reminders for each child.
"It is n well known and very
popular film" Miss Buck said
"and there will be some special
attractions. We havo planned to
have refreshments and Jim
Thomas will juggle. Gordon
Bius will bo doing some drawing
on stago too to entertain the
kids."
Rosponl played by Cindy Graves
and Florindo Arctusc portrayed
by Dan Grifilng. Miss Jo Gut-
hrie Speech and Theatre In-
structor directs the play which
has been rehearsed since Jan. 7
with the assistance of Student
Director Scot White.
The rest of the cast includes
Gary Fornsworth as Pantalonc
Diddi Bisongosl Gayle John-
ston as Clarice Deb South as
Smcraldina Phil Brewer as Dr.
Lombard! Lynn King as Silvio
Lombard! and Dcrvcn Rodgcrs
as Bjighclla. Steven depicts a
porter while the waiter is David
Lccson
Four night weekly rehearsals
will be culminated with dress
rehearsal on Feb. 5 followed by
opening night. The play will be
one of the highlights for stu-
dents at Student Weekend.
A special part of tho
children's program this year is
the Adopt-a-Child program.
Originally chaired by Jenny
Johnson tho plan is now under
the guidance of John Manning
and Beth Adcock.
"I think the idea was a com-
bination of Jenny's and Mrs.
Carroll's ideas but I'm not sure
who thought of it first" John
Nutritionist
"If you know what's in
crackers and you still eat
them then you're stupid nc-
cording to College Series
spenkor Dr. Joe D. Nichols.
Nichols nn M.D. from At-
lanta Toxus who 8poko Tuesday
In Radford travels around our
country advocating natural
foods und proper nutrition in his
position as prosident of the
Nnturnl Foods Associates.
The author and lecturer stres-
ses tho diBsuse of white flour
salt hydrogonated fat glucose
sugar (of which crackers con-
tain all) in diet in order to pre-
vent heart disease and cancer
and preserve health and beauty.
A good nutritional as well as
natural breakfast heads his list
for a good life.
Nichols mentioned agricul-
tural techniques preservatives
cunning and heat as part of the
means of poisoning our foods. He
further added that most of tho
education in the field of nutri-
tion has been misdirected
Tho instructive informativo
lecturo including a slide presen-
tation of charts and diagrams
concluded with a slide of
(continued on page 3)
THE
WAR WH
V0L.5a.
Stephens
Student Weekend sched-
uled for Feb. 7-0 will feature
several special programs this
year So far about ISO reser-
vations have been made for
the annual event According
to BUI Stephens Admissions
Office about 300 students arc
expected in all about the
same number as last year.
"We would like to stress this
year that all these activities are
planned for McMurry students
said. "This is the first your wo
have tried this and wo hope we
get n good response from tho
McMurry people."
Tho plan basically is that
McMurry students muy serve as
hosts for children at the showing
of the children's film. Applica-
tions wero distributed by Rcllgi-
(continued on pngo 3)
Speaks
BACK TO. NATURE
Dr. Joe Nichols was the featured speaker for College Series
spoke to McMurry students and faculty concerning the faulty
Dr. was introduced to tho audience by Mrs. Joyce Oerroll.
ABILENE TEXAS JANUARY 30 1975
to Anticipate 300
as well as the incoming vis-
itors" Stephens explained. "We
hope that the students will par-
ticipate." Aside from the two presen-
tations of "Tho Servant of
Two Masters" two basket-
ball games and a dance on
Saturday night thcro arc a
variety of special programs.
Following the Friday night
ball game there will bo a brief
"talent show" In Radford Au-
ditorium featuring Harvest a
Chicago-typo instrumental
group Steve Lopez and Austin
Chamncss playing guitars and
n Charlie Chaplin skit by Kathy
Tackcr.
Miss Tnckcr's skit will be a
preview to 'the Vcrbnl Arts
presentation set for 10 and 11
a.m. Saturday morning in the
Recital Hall. Tho presenta-
tions will include a slido show
of Godspell complete with
tapes interviews and nar-
ration. Thoro nro over 400
slides in tho show which took
over a month to put together.
mere will also De some stu
nc
NO. 16
dent produced films and Miss
Tackcr will repeat her Chaplin
routine.
Professors will bo on hand
In each department to ac-
quaint the visitors with their
particular field. The science
departments arc planning
demonstrations.
Saturday afternoon will fea-
ture concerts at 1:30 in the Band
Hall for the band and tho Lab
band. At 2:30 Chanters and
Morning Star plan concerts in
tho Recital Hall.
The Sadie Hawkins Dance
will be from 9.00 to 1:00 a.m.
Saturduy in the multi-
purpose room of tho gym-
nasium. Music will be pro-
vided by Battlccrcck of Lub-
bock. Steve James' freshman
class president encourages
guys and girls without dates
to come.
s r x r
Jan. 28. The noted nutritionist
eating habits of Americans. Tho
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