TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1950
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
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Met Signs Broadway Comedian To Surprise Opera Class Set
New York—(U.P.)—Jack Gilford, often hailed as "the new-day Chaplin" and "the face with the four-way stretch" will be the first Broadway comedian ever to appear in the staid Metropolitan Opera house.
Gilford has been signed to the non-singing role of "Frosch," the jailer in Johann Strauss' "Die Fledermaus." Rudolph Bing, manager at the Met, started the Lorgnette set last March when he first offered the role to Hollywood's irrepressible Danny Kaye.
Kaye was anxious to take the role, but was said to have turned it down because of screen commitments. Milton Berle also had been considered for the part.
Strauss, according to legend, wrote the part of the jailer in the historic force for the leading comic of his day. And, at each revival, the custom has been to offer the role to the most highly regarded funny man of the time and locale. The face was offered first about 1875, and last was seen at the Met in 1905.
The first performance of Dio Fledermaus will be staged Wednesday, Dec. 20. It will be presented 16 times during the season.
In signing Gilford, the Met acquired the services of a comedian who has never had "the big break." The Brooklyn-born Gilford, still in his early 30's has won individual rave notes in one Broadway revue after another—but in each instance the show closed early. The past season he was in "Alive and Kicking" and "The Live Wire."
Despite hard luck, Gilford is considered one of the "big 10" among nightclub comies. He is not exclusively a gagster, but is also known for mimicry of objects and persons. His repertoire includes an impression of green pea soup coming to a boil, a crumpled fedora, and even a battered golf ball.
The rubber-faced comedian is probably as famous for his Chap-linesque portrayal of "The Symphony Conductor" as Danny Thomas for his skit "The Jack" or Sid Caesar as "The Slot Machine."
Delta Delta Delta Sorority
Celebrates Its Anniversary
Theta Omega chapter of Delta Delta Delta sorority celebrated the 62nd anniversary of the national founding of Delta Delta Delta Mondaynight with a banquet in the Hawk's Nest.
About 75 active and alumna members heard speeches by Mrs. H. A. Kottmann, district president from Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Harold M. Hubbard, alumna member from Lawrence; and Patricia Gardenhire, College freshman, a member of the active chapter.
A vocal quartet consisting of Marilyn Barr, fine arts junior; Clara James and Lynnette Oberg, fine arts seniors; and Marilyn Lind, education junior, were part of the program.
Parasitology Tops Her List
Miss Mary Larson, assistant professor of zoology, believes in sticking to a good thing. For 28 years now she has taught parasitology classes to pre-med students.
Parasitology, Miss Larson will tell you, is the study of animal parasites, such as malaria. There are 40 to 50 such parasites living in the human body.
"I would rather teach parasitology than sleep or eat," Miss Larson said. She has watched the course grow through the years from sophomore to graduate credit.
Many of her former students have written praise for the course, and some are always dropping in for a chat with their former teacher.
One of her students was selected in January by the United States chamber of commerce as one of the top 10 young men in the country. He is Dr. Franklin P. Murphy, dean of the School of Medicine.
Miss Larson has done much diagnosing for doctors, laboratories, and hospitals, especially for those in this area. She is often called upon to identify human parasites.
During the war the study of animal parasites dominant in the tropics became very important, Miss Larson said. As a result, many persons came to the medical school to take refresher courses in that field. Miss Larson conducted these courses.
Even with the war over the course in parasitology has continued to be a popular one. Although the course isn't required, between 60 and 70 students enroll in it each semester. Many of the students come here from other schools for that reason.
Minstrels Sing In Carnival Given By AKA AND APA
An old-fashioned minstrel show topped off a carnival given Nov. 18 in the Community building by Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority and Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. More than 100 persons attended.
The minstrel show, following the regular carnival, included such old time numbers as "Ole Aunt Je-mima," "Dinah," and "Goodnight Ladies."
Minstrels were: Chester Lewis, Charles Kelley, Otis Simmons, Albert Grayson, Leroy Brimsey, George Cole, James Blair, Curtis Herron, Kenneth Groggs, Claude Ellison, Clarence Ellison, LaVannes Squires, and Kenneth Hannon.
A wedding reception Sunday honored Mr. and Mrs. Lee Vertis Swinton who were married Nov. 11 in Lawrence. Miss Marie Hicks of Lawrence was hostess.
Mr. Swinton, the son of Mrs. Vera Swinton of Coffeyville, is a second year law student. He is a member of Kapa Alpha Psi fraternity.
Receiving guests were Miss Hicks and Mr. and Mrs. Winton. The bride wore an ice-blue satin dress and carried a bouquet of lilies. The hostess' dress was black velvet trimmed with lace. Her corsage was of red carnations.
Chrysanthemums and giant mums adorned the home fireplace. The table was centered with a three-tier wedding cake, trimmed with ice of roses. Tall, white tapers surrounded the cake. Lime ice punch was served by attendants, Mrs. Charles Moore, Miss Alice Curry and Mrs. J. Clark Cox, Gifts presented by the 47 guests included blankets, silverware, pillow cases, cream and sugar sets, towels, and carving sets.
The bride is the former Grace Thompson, daughter of Mrs. James Thompson of Bluefield, W. Va. She is a graduate of Pittsburg State Teachers' college, Pittsburgh, and present is on the faculty of Lincoln university, Jefferson city, Mo. She did graduate work at the University in 1948-49. She is a member of Alba Kappa Alpha sorority.
Baker-Lowe Pinning
Kappa Alpha Theta sorority announces the pinning of Miss Jane Baker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. F, Baker of Topeka, to Mr. Harold Lowe, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Lowe, Topeka.
Miss Baker is a College junior,
Mr. Lowe is a College junior and a
member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity.
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