University Daily Kansan Tuesday, Nov. 13, 1950
(Daily Kansan photo)
SOMETHING IN COMMON—R. G. Mahieu, professor of Romance languages (left) converses in French with Jean Lambert of Paris, France after a lecture by Mr. Lambert in Bailey Auditorium Monday.
French Author 'Dramatically Inclined, Very Observer'
Personal reflections on Andre Gide, noted French author who died in 1851, was the content of Monday's lecture in Bailey Auditorium by Jean Lambert, Mr. Gide's son-in-law.
Robert G. Mahieu, professor of French Languages and literatures, introduced Mr. Lambert to an audience of about 150, composed primarily of French students and faculty. The speech was delivered in French.
Mr. Lambert, who is touring this country giving a series of lectures on Andre Gide, was rescued from the Andrea Doria when the liner sank. He has traveled widely, especially throughout Italy.
Cerf Recital Is 'Vibrant, Vital'
The violin music of Raymond Cerf, professor of violin, as exhibited in his faculty recital Monday night, can best be described as vigorous, vibrant and vital. Each selection had individual brilliance and singularity, the mark of musicianship.
Opening his concert with Leclair's "Sonata in D Major," Mr. Cerf displayed dexterity as he executed glissandos, mordants and trills in a professional manner. Particularly effective was his interpretation of the Allegro movement, performed with grace and delicacy. The melancholy of the Sarabande movement, however, was equally effective, and the final movement, Tambourin, reflected the lilting, gypsy-like appeal of violin music.
"Concerto in G Major" by Mozart was delightfully performed. Exceptionally noteworthy was the passage executed without accompaniment which remained melodious and harmonious at all times. The "Havaise" by Saint-Saens was technically skillful and the "Suite Populaire Espagnole" by De Falla demonstrated Mr. Cercf's diversity and competence in tonal shading.
Scandinavian Club Elects
Debussy's "Sonata" was the high point of the evening both from the standpoint of technical brilliance and interpretation. It was exciting, and breathtakingly lovely with clear, high tones sailing effortlessly from the instrument. The pizzicato parts were precise and accurate, and the work was performed as the laymen, as well as the musician, loves to hear violin music performed.
Karlowe Kohler, Lund, Sweden has been elected president of the newly-formed Scandinavian Club. Other officers are Sigurd Rambusch, Arhus, Denmark, vice president; Guildborg Hanssen Serck, Bergen, Norway, secretary, and Lars Kald, Vasa, Finland, treasurer. All officers are graduate students.
He was Mr. Gide's secretary and knew him for 10 years.
Mr. Lambert delivered his lecture in an entertaining manner and kept his audience completely at ease with his reflections on Mr. Gide's life.
Andre Gide was dramatically inclined, Mr. Lambert said. He preferred to work under uncomfortable conditions and was remarkably observant.
Mr. Gide traveled much during his life. When he was in Paris he lived in an apartment in an old quarter of the city. He was considered a great chess player and his favorite composer was Chopin. His library was decorated with African masks and lances.
Mr. Gide preferred to welcome visitors personally at the door of his apartment, Mr. Lambert said. He was completely unaffected by his success.
Mr. Lambert recalled that Mr. Gide's last words were, "C'est bien," (It's well).
4 Professors Visit Standard Oil Co.
D. D. Haines, associate professor of civil engineering, Harold L. Kipps, professor of mechanical engineering, Fred Kurata, professor of chemical engineering, and Calvin VanderWerf, professor of chemistry were among 100 faculty members of midwestern universities who inspected refinery facilities at the Standard Oil plant.
Four University professors were guests of the Standard Oil Co. of Indiana last Friday at Whiting, Ind.
The visiting professors were also concerned with research and management at Standard and how graduating engineers and chemists would fit in the program.
German Club To Meet
The German Club will meet at 5 p. m. Thursday in 402 Fraser. Refreshments will be served.
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A group of deans, professors, and other University officials were transported back 200 years when they saw a true museum piece play, "Harlequin, Servant of Two Masters," in the Museum of Art Sunday.
Art Play 'Grows Thin' In Places
Presented by the University Theater and the museum in conjunction with a current display of 18th century paintings, the play was an attempt to show, in modified form, the style of the commedia dell'arte, an ancient method of improvised staging through supposedly extemporaneous dialogue and movement.
Though the original script by Carlo Goldoni suffered somewhat in the transition and translation of its antiquated witticisms, the fertile minds of the University Theatre actors were apparent in much of the burlesque and stylized slapstick that characterized the production.
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The play will be given at 8 to night in the lower galleries of the museum. The public is invited. There is no admission charge. Refreshments will be served.
Under the most adverse conditions, Glenn Pierce, Lawrence senior, adapted, produced and directed
Pierce as the classic clown seemed to have spread himself too thin. He was understandably preoccupied with technical effects rather than characterization.
this adventure of Harlequin, since Roman times the traditional impish rogue.
With no stage, limited lighting and a not very funny script, the cast relied mostly on costumes, makeup, and general buffoonery.
The broad farcical interpretation was in keeping with scenes depicted in the exhibit of paintings by Giovanni Ferritti.
The small cast of seven furnished momentary flashes of imagination. Sarah Waddell, Salina senior, whose vocal qualities enhanced the comedy, and George Edwards, Kansas City, Kan., senior, as an elderly Venetian, somehow kept the story moving while sporting artful makeup and providing amusement during the chase scenes.
From somewhere out of Restoration comedy came the two young couples, played by William Teichgraeber, Emporia, Ruth Hicklin, Kansas City, Mo., and Marilyn Honieriek, LaCresse, all sophomores, and Robert Stanton, Marysville freshman.
Teichgraeber, whose polish and senatorial tones created good contrast to the belligerent characterization of Stanton, often joined Miss Honderick and Miss Hicklin in dialogue that was agreeably in accord with the original spirit of improvisation.
Although interesting as representative of the period, the novelty of the piece grew thin as it wore well into two hours. For an audience not prepared for a full-length production and also one expecting primarily to see an exhibit of theatrical paintings by Ferretti, it was a presentation that could stand pruning.
Sigma Tau To Hold Election Sigma Tau, honorary engineering fraternity, will elect new members at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the electrical engineering laboratory.
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