Kansas State Historical Society Topeka, Ks.
Daily hansan
Tuesday, Feb. 9, 1954
51st Year, No. 83
LAWRENCE, KANSAS
'Fledermaus' Operetta Proclaimed a Success
KAREN HILMER
The opening performance of Johann Strauss' "Die Fledermaus", presented by the University Theatre in cooperation with the KU Light Opera Guild was received by a large audience last night with great ovation which proclaimed this interpretation of the famous Viennese operetta a success.
Gretta Reetz, fine arts junior, playing the part of Rosalinda, the loving wife with an eye for a former lover, was even more delightful than in previous successes. One of her best solos was "Csardas," (Voice of my homeland.) Miss Reetz captured and described perfectly the beauty of her supposed native home, Hungary.
Playing the part of Gabriel von Eisenstein, Rosalina's husband, was William Wilcox, special student in fine arts. The entire plot of the operetta revolved around this playboy husband who had been sentenced to spend five days in the local jail. Wilcox presented an excellent and witty portrayal of the simple Eisenstein, who deemed it more necessary to go to a party than to serve his sentence in jail.
Dr. Falke, a man whose line is law combined with mischief and revenge directed toward Gabriel Eisenstein, was played by Dale Moore, fine arts senior. Falke, who had been disgraced by Eisenstein many years before, decided to "get even" with him. The plot thickens as Falke schemes and plans.
Adele, the capricious and saucy chambermaid, was played by Marilyn Coleman, fine arts freshman. Miss Coleman's solos as well as her acting displayed refreshing versatility.
The former, discarded lover of Rosalinda was Alfred (the tenor) played by Joseph Myers, fine arts senior. Myers, in playing the part of the tenor-lover, did an unusually good job of acting the part of a singer who was the victim of his own foolishness.
Laughter resounded through Fraser theater when, in the second act, at the party of the Russian Prince Orlofsky's, the Opera Ensemble gave their interpretation of a sextette from Lucia. The "hammed" verion of the sextete was intentional, and was thoroughly enjoyed by the audience.
ASC Queen Bill UP For Approval
Younger judges for homecoming queen contests, campus selection of the Jayhawker queen, and strict entrance requirements for Homecoming queen candidates are aims of a bill to be presented to the All Student Council tonight for final approval.
The bill provides that the judges for Homecoming queen shall consist of faculty members or administrative officials who have been at the University no more than five years. The ASC charter committee hopes that this will eliminate bias and draw younger judges.
The provision that either a homecoming or Jayhawker queen shall have been enrolled the semester previous to her nomination is included. Grade-point average and activities will still be considered.
If the bill should pass, the Jayhawker queen would be chosen in much the same way as the Homecoming queen. Judges appointed by the Jayhawker board will interview the candidates in any manner, but special consideration will be given to the entrants' photographs.
There is also a provision that no student can sign more than one petition nominating a candidate. If approved, it will eliminate three or four women representing the same house.
Western Civilization Schedule Slips Ready
All students enrolled in western civilization are urged to pick up their schedule slips in Room 9, Strong annex C on Wednesday Thursday, or Friday of this week Harrison Madden of the department announced today.
Those western civilization students who have not filled out their schedules on the back of their enrollment cards must do so tomorrow (Wednesday) at the western civilization office.
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Barff To Address Journalism Groups
STAFFORD E. D. BARFF
Stafford E. D. Barff, director of British Information services in the midwest, will address a joint meeting of the Sigma Delta Chi and Theta Sigma Phi, men's and women's professional journalism fraternities, today.
Mr. Barff, whose headquarters is Chicago, wil speak at 7 p.m. in the William Allen hite reading room of the Journalism building. The public is welcome.
Schroeder to Open Religious Activity
John C. Schroeder, chairman of the department of religion at Yale university, will officially open Religious Emphasis week when he speaks at the First Presbyterian church, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21.
"Religion-Real or Relic" is the theme for religious activities to be held Sunday, Feb. 21, through Thursday, Feb. 25.
The Religious Emphasis week retreat will be held at the Clinton church on Saturday from 12 noon to 5 p.m. This retreat is being held for all the committees connected with Religious Emphasis week to arrange final details.
All committee members wishing to attend the retreat are asked to advise their committee chairman. All wishing to attend will meet at Myers hall. Transportation will be provided.
29 Students Win Monetary Awards
Plans Complete For Art Meeting
Plans for the art education conference Friday and Saturday in the Union are being completed as various committees map out their programs.
The award of spring semester scholarships worth nearly $4,000 to 29 University students has been announced by Myron Braden, director of aids and awards.
A tea will be given for Viktor Lowerfield, conference leader, at 4 p.m. Friday. Margaret Waddell, education junior, chairman. Others on the committee are Alice Chandler, graduate student in education; Dorothy Sheets, college sophomore; Diana Cruse, education junior; Joan Lodde, education senior; Lavette Orme, education senior; Jo-Anne Skinner, education junior, and Evelyn Coleman, fine arts freshman.
Mary Lou Fuller, education senior, is chairman of the dinner Friday in the Kansas room. Her committee consists of Mary Schroeder, fine arts sophomore; Beth Herre, fine arts sophomore; and Anna Belle Rees, special student in education.
The hospitality committee will be headed by Shirley Dodd, education junior. She is assisted by Barbara Korn, fine arts sophomore; Richard Fanolio, fine arts freshman; Earl Blair, education freshman; Mary Fort, fine arts freshman; Larry Schultz education sophomore; Janice Johnson, fine arts freshman, and Patricia Steckel, fine arts sophomore.
Placement Exams To Be Given Again
Make-up series of placement examinations for new students who enrolled late, or students who have not taken the examinations, will be given at 2 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the guidance bureau.
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THE FINISHING TOUCHES - Gretta Reetz, fine arts junior, adjusts her hair right before going on stage last night for the first performance of "Die Fleddermaus" operetta. The Viennese operetta is being presented by the University Theatre in cooperation with the KU Light Opera guild.
—Kansan photos by Rozanne Atkins
Making UP—Carol Keller, college junior, one of the chorus members, applies mascara to her eyes in preparing to go on stage last night for the "Fledermaus" operetta.
The Lawrence Women's club gave a $125 art scholarship to Barbara Beers, fine arts junior.
Trustees of the DeForrest F. Piazek fund, held by the First National bank of Kansas City, Mo., made two grants: $200 to Menno P. Gaeddert, business junior, and $125 to Frank Janousek, college sophomore.
The committee for the Donnelly scholarships made grants of $75 each to Rozanne Atkins, journalism senior; Shirley Boatwright, fine arts junior; Eloise Feuerborn, college sophomore; and Lucile Janousek, education junior.
The Donnellly awards were established by the late Jennie M. Donnellly of Kansas City, Mo., as a memorial to her brothers, James and Neill Donnellly, and herself.
Paul Thornton, college sophomore,
received $60 from the Charles S.
Griffin scholarship fund. Janet Dear-
duff, journalism senior, received $50
from the Daniel S. LeShelle memorial
fund.
Twelve men and eight women were given residence hall scholarships, valued at $150 each, for the spring semester.
Those award winners:
To Battenfeld hall: Merlynn Floyd Colip, college freshman.
To Pearson hall: Joseph Cook, education junior, and Don J. Smith, college sophomore.
To Jolliffe hall: William T. Patterson, college senior; Bob Spanier; business junior, and Glenn Wilson, college senior.
To Stephenson hall: Kenneth Ciboski, college sophomore, and Robert Crump, college freshman.
To Sterling-Oliver hall: Norman Chapman, fine arts freshman; Kenneth Clark, education freshman; Robert A. Cooper, college freshman, and Victor E. Viola, college freshman.
To Miller hall: Barbara Beye, fine arts freshman; Peggy Horne, college freshman; Eva Petermann, special student, and Avis Thurow, college freshman.
To Sellards hall: Barbara Peitler, college freshman; Mary Schlotterback, engineering sophomore, and Edith Nichols, education junior.
To Watkins hall: Caroline Broer, fine arts freshman.
Human Rights Film, Discussion Tonight
"Of Human Rights," a film from the United Nations headquarters in New York City, will highlight the meeting of the Collegiate Council of the United Nations at 8 p.m. tonight in the Student Union.
A discussion, "Why Human Rights?" will follow the film, with William Withers, Maria Griffith, Joan McKee, and Ann Wallace, college juniors.
A report will be given on the International Youth Conference. The public is invited to attend.
Weather
ght, turning colder extreme n o r h. Wednesday partly cloudy. Turning much colder with increasing northerly winds. Low t on i ght 25-30 n o r th west to a r o u n d 40
southeast. High Wednesday 40s
northeast to 50-55 southwest.