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Simmons Players Hold Final Rehearsal
Presentations To Be Given
of "Merchant of Venice"
Here Monday and Tuesday
Costumes Arrive
And Settings Are
Being Arranged
Third - Attempt To Present
Comedy Will Break
Jin
With the final rehearsal held Fri-
day night everything is in readiness
for "The Merchant of Vcnlco" to be
presented by tho S. U. Players in tho
' Simmons auditorium Monday and
Tuesday evenings. Complete cos-
tumes furnished by Waas & Son
Philadelphia arrived Wednesday and
settings havo been prepared.
Arrangement of the production and
tho nscessary cutting of tho play was
dono by the Shakespearian 'class un-
der the direction of Mis8 Willlo. Ray
McDonald sponsor and director of
tho production.
Tho adaption was selected from the
Hudson edition ICth and 17th century
folios. Many acts and scenes were
combined and eliminated in order to
relievo tho intensity of. tho story and
necessity for many changes in scen-
ery Tho time limit Is.now two hours
and. fifteen minutes.
Adhering to tho Shakespearian tra-
dition the settings: aro to bo cyclo-
ramas which will givo the. production
soft effects.
Costumes are-elaborately decorated
corresponding with those-worn during
Shakespeare's time.
This is tho third attempt to pre-
sent "Tho Merchant of Venice" sinco
tho Players' Club was organized. Tho
first attempt was in 1911 when school
authorities refused to allow two-girls
to appear in- boy's clothing. Tho sec-
ond time tho play was not- given be-
cause other engagements conflicted
with tho presentation...
Those cast in tho present produc-
tion selections made from members
.of 'the Players and Apprentice club
are: SKylock Jack Sublett Sweet-
water; Antonio Homer Milam Rising
Star; Bassanio Colling. Beaty Abl-
leno: Gratlano. Lewis Jbbe Sweet
water; Lorenzo Blanton McCord
Sweetwater; Salanio P. J. ManJy
Abilene; Salarnio Howard McLaugh-
lin Clayton N. M.; Tubal Bill Corhn
Rotan; Stcphano Jame3 Bell Okla-
homa City Okla.; Balthazar Fred
Ball Mertzon; Launcelot Gobbo John
Regan London England; Old Gobbo
Grady- Halbert Crowell; Prince of
Morrocco Noll Sewcll Midlothian;
Prince of Arragon Riggs Shepperd
Colorado; Duko of Vcnlco Hoyland
Arnettc Abilene; Clerk of tho Court
Bob Kennedy Abilene; Leonardo Fin-
Ion Williams Abilene; Portia Caro-
lino Couch Abilene; Ncrissa Juanlta
Barrow Abilene; Jessica Dorothy
Baxter Santa Anna
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Players Witness
Local Production
Guests Of Little Theater For
Second Showing Wednes-
day Evening
Members of tho Players club and
other Simmons students wero guests
of the Abilene Little Theater Tuesday
evening at tho presentation of "A
Man-of Honor" in tho Fair Park
auditorium. .
Mrs. Etta. Fleming Harwell direc-
tor of tho production and member of
the .Simmons speech arts faculty is
sued the invitation to tho club
The i cm t included veteran Little
Theater performers and. several new-
comers The .theme dealt with oi man
whose honor meant more -to him than
his. son'fli life.-
The'cast-ineludedi E. G.-Batjer Dr.
John E; Hammond; Pope Pool Myrtle
Tnmthwn Charlotte' Mingus; 0. IT
Ford John N. Watsoiir T- 07 North
and. Elizabeth' Seyleer '
Meeting JXames
Olsen Head of
Scholarship Clubs
Succeeds Arkansas Prof. As
President; C. oftC. Sends
Invitation
1932 Meeting Here
Matthews Is Only Simmons
Delegate Attending; Re-
turns Sunday
Dean Julius Olsen was elected presi-
dent of tho Scholarship Societies of
tho South at the final session of the
association's tenth annual convention
at Bclton last Saturday.
At tho invitation of Abilene repre-
sentatives Abilene was named the
1032 meeting place of the association.
The bid to entertain tho session was
supported by 25 member schools and
tho local Chamber of Commerco wired
an Invitation. Tho southern associa-
tion now includes 34 colleges and at
the last meeting 68 delegates at-
tended. Miss Edna Graham of Canyon was
elected vice-president Dean Alfred
H. Nolld of tho Southwest Texas
State Tcachors college San Marcos;
was re-elected secretary .
Dean Olsen succeeds Dr. 0. T.
Goodcn of Hcndrix-Hcndorson college
of Conway Ark; Diamond set schol-
arship keys wcro presented to. all for-
mer presidents.
King Vivion president of South;
western university; Dr. John Lord
from Texas Christian university; and
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S. U. Debaters Lose
To SWTC Tuesday
Local Duo King and Porter
Uphold Affirmative
Question
Representatives from tho Men's
O. & D. council wrc defeated here
by debaters from the Southwest Tex-
as Teachers' college San Marcos in
a 2-1 judges' decision Tuesday evening-.
The nffirmativo sido of the ques-
tion "Resolved; That the Nations
Should Adopt a Policy of "FrcoTr ade"
was -upheld by Foy King and1 Ewoll
Porter of Simmons San Marcos de-
baters wero C. A. Bryan and J. E.
Smith.
Judges of tho forensics combat were
Mrs. Edith Smith Abilene high' school
councilor John L. Camp and Wylic
Cathy attorneys.
Three Journalistic Contests
Now Open to
If you write and write1 well you
are being invited by three different
press- associations' to enter manu-
scripts in journalistic contests.
Tho material may rango from
sports stories (writo-ups) to edito-
rials. First there is our own Texas
Intercollcgiato Press Association
which meets in'April in Nacogdoches
Texas. Rules governing the prepara-
tion of submitted copy for this asso
ciation have appeared in previous Is-
sues of tho Brand.
I nTKe Epsilog a magazine for the
college publisher appears an an-
nouncement of a contest for editorials
and new stories; It is sponsored by
the Delta Pi Epsilon actional jour-
nalistic fraternity The dead-line' for
this material has been Bet at July X
1031. That Insures ample time for
scholastic work to be finished beforo
time is spent on the entries.
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Band Returns From International
Celebration After Playing Before
Texas" Governor and Legislature
After an invasion into the Lower Rio Grande Valley for the International Washington Day Celebration at
Laredo Texas the Cowboy Band chaps boots and all arc back on tho home stomping' grounds.
They returned after playing a surprise program at the Simmons-Southwestern game at'Gcorgctown Tuesday
night. The. nppcarancc had been wholly unexpected by the Simmons delegation attending the game.
Tho first program was played at Baylor College Bclton: The band was featured as a' lyceum number there.
They have played there three successive years as an artist's course attraction.
From Bclton they proceeded to Austin where they were heard in concert before both' houses of the' Texas
Icgltlativo. body... The legislators welcomed them nnd.lnudcd their playing. They were conducted' through-the1 city
by Adjutant-General Bill Sterling who is an honorary member of tho band.
At Kcrrvillc the group played under the auspices of tho Kcrrvllle High School. There they met' their
friend Jimmio Rodgcrs America's prime cowboy yc"dcler who now resides in that city. Gilbert Sandefer man
ager of the band Johnnie Regan Prof.
during their stay.
Choral Club Sings
In Three Cities
On Recent Tour
Well Received During Trip
By Churches Musical
Organizations
Closing' a three-day- tour of con-
cert appearances in Stanton Midland
and Swcetwnter the choral club di-
rected by Prof James Work; returned
Thursday;
Music clubs' and churches in tho
thrce'eities were hosts to the organi-
zation on their first out-of-town
venture this school year.
Accompanying the club were Misses
Camilla Marrs and Rita Donoho who
appeared in violin and saxophone
solos. Prof. Work sang two solos
stressing the cowboy theme; quartet
and chorus numbers by tho club' were"
included in the program. Mrs. Work
played all accompaniments;
TKoso who made tho tour were:
Frances Rogers Mary Jane Brooks
Bernell' Clomer Willie Mao Allison
Lorcc Guffby Estello Britt Rita Don-
ahoc Sarah Barrett Earlyno Sivlcy
Edna McMinn Faytino Howell Made-
(Continued on page two)
School Writers
The clauses of each rule are entire
ly too lengthy to write but abovo nil
the manuscript' must have been pub-
lished during tho scholastic year of
1030-'31 and musfhave been written
by an undergraduate in the Bchool
newspaper;
Then there is the National Student
Federation of America a national
undergraduate organization; acting in-
dependently of any political racial or
religious influence who are announc-
ing a nation-wide intercollcgiato edi-
torial contest on tho World Court:
This nsocintion's belief' Is that the
students of the country have not only
tho right' but tho duty to voice their
opinion on such a vital question; Tho
last five presidents of the United
States have urged entrance 'into the
world court; thesenatehas voted for
our adherance' with f iye reservations
(Continued on Page 4.)
of Shakespearian Drama
FROM SOUTH TEXAS
D. O. Wiley and Will Watson were
Tho group then1 proceeded to the
border where tho magnificent- inter-
national colebration 'opened. The band
headed tho list of musical organiza-
tions participatng in the f etc. It had
been chosen as tho. official band. Con-
certs in public parks hotel lobbies
and four patriotic programs were
given by the Cowboys. One four-mllo
parade was made.
Radio Program.
Monday night the boys "took tho
air" over an international hookup of
M6xican stations and one American
one WOAI of San Antonio.
Tho program was for the purpose
of advertising the "Greater Rio
Grando Valley." Telegrams from
Buenos Aires South America Hall-
fax Nova Scotia and many outlying
states within tho unlonwero. received
during tho broadcast the band re-
ported. Tho program opened with the famil-
iar "Eyes of Texas" then "Rio Rita"
"Whistling Farmer Boy" "Old Gray
Mare" and others. It lasted threo
hours.
Prof. Rich to Take
Leave of Absence
Head of B.A. Dept. arid Wife
To Take Advanced Work
In Columbia
Prof. W. D. Rich head of the Busi-
ness Administration department hai
announced that'he has been granted n
leave of absence during the year
1031-82. Prof. Rich is to enroll in
Columbia University at New York
city to tako worki on his doctor's do-
greo in business.
Mrs. Rich assistant in the depart-
.ment will accompany him and will
enroll in Columbia for work on her
master's degree.
"The department will contlnuo to
exist as it has in tho past" said
Prof Rich "and students may con
tinue to rcceivo a major in tho cour
scs the department offers."
Several applicants arc being con-
sidered to fill Prof. Rich's vacancy.
Mrs. D. M. Wiggins connected with
the department will have charge of
tho shorthand and typing classes now
taught by Mrs. Rich. in addition to
her own classes in accounting.
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Mrs. Hoyt B. Ford wife of Prof.
Ford of the education department en-
tered the. Wjest Texas Baptist Sani-
tarium Monday to undergo treatment.
She was reported resting well Friday
according to attendants.
TRIP
guests of tho- veteran entertainer
Mystery Shrouds
Details of Banquet
Dated for March 9
Hilton Hotel Is Chosen For
Formal Junior-Senior
Affair.
Junior class authorities have re-
vealed the secret that the Junior-Senior
banquet to be held March Oth' in
the Crystal room1 of the Hilton hotel
has many unusunly traits; the like of
which has' never been' used in Abi-
lene before.
The committees havo chosen a fas-
cinating theme which will not be re-
vealed until guests arrive at the ban-
.quct. It is rumored however that
the effect is to bo something of tho
super-natural mysterious wicrd and
unearthly.
Tho program committee consisting
of Gerald Williams Harold Moore
and Hazel Cotes is working out a
program carrying out- the mystic
theme which will nlso not be reveal-
ed until 7:30 o'clock March Oth.
' Ono hundred fifty guests have-been
invited including members of the
Junior and Senior classes deans of
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Theremin's Western Invasion
Explains Workings to Public
Tho Theremin?
Yes. A radio? Another magi-
cian's stunt? The questions have' been
answered somewhat efficiently by the
invasion of the remarkable invention
t6 West Texas.
The Theremin's history Is born In
ono of the most irrltablo bugbears of
radio. In' tho early days of the radio
a fan would bo terrified whllb mon-
keying' with a radio set by a.gruesomo
howl issuing from his headset. He
could vary the movements of nls hand
toward and from one certain littlo
tube in tho set and said tube would
respond with' a howl. It imitated a
siren one time and then would settle
down to a melodious continuous note
akin to that produced by the violin.
But of what use could this thing
be to the music world? That was
the question that Leon Theremin a
young Russian scientist doted upon.
Cagers Win Ten Straight
Conference Victories to Sit
On Top Rung Of Ladder
Seniors Celebrate
With Fall Day of
Activity Saturday
1 001 Members Turn Out For
Annual Ceremonies and
Luncheon
Celebrating annual Senior Day on
Saturday' the 1031 class observed the
traditional ceremonies with a program
at the chapel hour followed by the
planting of the tree nnd'a luncheon at
tho Hilton Hotel Is guests of tho
Round Tabic club.
Tho program began when tho chap-
el hour was devoted to tho class. Tho
members headed by Dean Olson and
Howard Davidson president marched
into the auditorium to tho processslon-
ol played by Lyda Gresham Whisen-
ant member of the piano department.
Following tho Simmons Anthem
sung by tho congregation Rev. Wil-
bur J. McDanicl class chaplain gavo
tho invocation. The class history was
read by Miss Lillian Shick and tho
class prophecy written by Noll Sew-
cll who was away with tho Cowboy
Band was given by V J. McDanicl.
J. Ralph Grant class orator deliv
ered the oration. Developing the sub-
ject "Whcnco Gocst Thou?" Mr. Grant
urged his fellow members not to be
victims of circumstances but to bo
creators of circumstances.
Jack Sublett class poet read u
poem composed by himself dedicating
the composition to the seniors.
Gift Presented
Mr. Davidson expressing tho ap-
preciation of the class to tho school
for its uplifting .purposes presented
tho class gift to tho university which
was a set of museum cases to bo used
for cataloguing nnd displaying his-
toric objects in the school museum.
Dean Olsen head of tho scienco dl-
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Simmons to Debate
St. Edwards' Team
Women's O. &. D. Will Select
Team To Meet H.P.C.
Friday
Calvin Whatley and John Lovcll
members of tho Men's O. nnd D. coun-
ell will represent Simmons in a de-
bato with Saint Edwards university
here on the evening of March Oth.
Simmons will uphold the affirmative
sido of the question "Resolved That
tho Nations Should Adopt a Policy
of Free Trade."
Representatives of tho Women's 0.
and D. council will meet the Howard
Payne team in Brownwood on tho
same night debating of tho ncgativo
side of tho Pi Kappa Delta question.
Tho local forensic duo will bo chosen
from Pansy Gardner Ethel Comer
Virginia Worthy and Jewel Hutch
inson.
Ho decided to encase a radio set in
a cabinet provide tho cabinet with two
rod antennae and play tunes upon
tho thing I
' That was two years ago. Several
American companies became interest-
ed in the instrument and Btartcd man
ufacturing it over here where it Is
now being employed as a solo instru-
ment. It produces a clear resonant noto
.that blends well with any accompani-
ment. It offers great range to the
development of tho tremolo effect
nlso for the variations of the human
hands near it are' linked wlththe tono
production Itself as aro the violinist's
hands on the strings.
Hugo symphonies In tho east havo
already accepted tho stranger to tho
musical world it being tho first musi-
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T.C. Favorites Win
14 Out of 19 Games
On Season's Slate
Capt. Bob McColIum Is High
Point Man In Local
Conference
Closing a successful basketball sea-
son with a 40-10 victory over the
Southwestern University Pirates
Tuesday night the Simmons Cowboys
again reign supremo over tho Texas
Conference with ono yenr's titlo
marred by a disputed decision. Win-
ners in 1020 tied with Southwestern
in 1030 and winners in 1031 this is
tho record of the Cowhands premier
'hoopstcrs of tho Texas Conference
Cowboy supporters aver that tho
disputed game which was given to
Southwestern to givo tho Pirates a
tie for tho 1030 titlo was really a
Simmons victory. If wo are to be-
lievo theso fans wo can call tho Cow-
boys undefeated for threo years in
conference competition. Thirty games
(havo gono down on tho record books
since tho .Pirates havo beaten tho
Cowboys without an argument.
In opening tho season tho Cow-
hands began in tho manner of tho
lamb hoping of courso tb go out liko
the lion as tho saying goes. Later
happenings havo proved tho truth of
tho statement
T. C. U.'s Southwest Conference
Horned Frogs were tho first foes of
Coach Leslie CranfiU's knights of tho
hardwood and emerged on tho long
end of a 25-10 score. Tho Frogs wero
too good for tho Cowboys who show-
ed their lack of training sinco they
had only practiced a week beforo this
game. They showed possibilities which
wero brought out later in tho season.
Tho Golden Bears from Baylor
camo next on tho schedulo and wero
able due to tho pinch hitting of their
captain Alford.to down tho Cowboys
who had tho lend until the Inst min-
uto when Alford sank two long shots
to put tho Bears in a four point lead.
Tho game ended with tho scoro 31-20.
East Texas Teachers college at
Commerce champions of tho eastern
division of the T.I.A.A. at this time
were the victims when tho tide turned
for Simmons. After nosing out the
Ranchers in tho first game of a two
game series 20-27 they were crushed
20-14 In tho last game. The score was
tiod 8-8 at tho half of this game but
tho Cowboys turned on tho heat in tho
last period.
Using their delayed offensive for
tho first timo effectively tho Cow-
boys defeated Daniel Baker's Hlllbil-'
lies 32-22 and 28-18 in a series. The
Cowboys wero coming into shnpe and
.assuming better organization. Tech
fell 42-30 beforo a determined offenso
with McColIum and Co. accounting
for 23 of tho Ranchers' points. Can-
yon and tho Buffaloes from tho trill
timber wero too much for tho Cow-
boys and downed them to the tuno of
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Juniors Select Duo
To Debate Seniors
Prexy Stresses Need of Dues;
Committee Working On
Banquet '
Plans wero completed for tho Junior-Senior
banquet to bo held March
Oth at tho junior class meeting held
in Smith Hall Tuesday evening.
A committee of seniors visited tho
meeting nnd orally accepted the jun-
ior's invitation to attend tho banquet.
Jack McKay class president in n
short talk to the class stressed tho
necessity of paying tho dues of fivb
dollars as soon as possible
Lewis Jobe and Grndy Halbert wero
selected to represent the junior class
In a debato against senior represen-
tatives Noll Sewcll and Buster
Wheeler.
Pat and Peg KFYO artists enter-
tained tho class with several musical
numbers;
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