The Thresher (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 30, No. 3, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 23, 1944 Page: 4 of 4
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"We are really having the most
wonderful time ever," said Ella
MaAshan wd Mollie Alexander, Bice
duchesses to the Maid of Cotton,
Miss Linwood Gisclard, who just
yesterday completed a bond selling
tour of Houston. The two Senior
girls were recently chosen by the
Student Council to represent the
Rice Institute and to act as hostess-
es to the national Maid of Cotton,
along with Miss Virginia Durham
and Miss Pat McBride of the Uni-
versity of Houston.
Many parties were arranged for
Miss Gisclard during her visit, in-
cluding a trip to the Ship Channel
and to both the Brown and the
Houston Shipbuilding Corporations.
The four duchesses accompanied the
Maid of Cotton on this tour, and
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later they escorted her to a dinner
in the Bice Hotel. That evening the
girls were presented on the stage of
the Loew's Theater, and Miss Gis-
clard made a speech for the purpose
of selling' more bonds and stamps.
Wednesday, a luncheon sponsored
by the Lion's Club at the Texas
State Hotel concluded the two-day
Cotton Carnival.
"Linwood is really the typical
Southern belle," the girls remarked.
"As the Maid of Cotton she is per-
mitted to wear only cotton clothes
and shoes, and we certainly sym-
pathized ,with her during all that
cold weather."
Rice Institute is very proud of its
two duchesses, and we know that
both Mollie and Ella enjoyed the
experience immensely.
Lower Basin Street
By Lore Merten and Roberta Waltermire
Will "Mairzy Doats" make your
"All Time Hit Parade"? That we
can't say, but we can let you in on
some good records, some very new,
some not so new. S-o gather 'round,
chillun, let's get started.
As the best smooth platter of the
week we would hand you Kenny
Baker's serving of "Easter Sunday
With You." The time of "White
Christmas" quality is rendered in
typical Baker style with an excel-
lent orchestral background. It's
team-mate, "Marianne," also sung
by the vocalist Baker, is tops as
well. The girl walks in complete
with string cadenzas. Speaking of
Easter songs, a large amount of
"The Easter Parade" has been is-
sued. Needless .to say it's Bing Cros-
by's record. 'Nuff said.
5 * Since no music column seems to
be complete without a caustic re-
mark concerning Frank Sinatra, we
insert ours here. After listening to
the swoon-king mispronounce "Bes-
ame Mucho" on three different pro-
grams, within one week, Andy Rus-
sel's recording of this request is
balm to the soul. A1 Sack's orchestra
manages the beguine rhythm with
ease and smooth simplicity. This
combination of performers also of-
fers a beautifully done version of
"You're the Dream, I'm the Dream-
er." You've heard the song and all
we can say is that this rendition is
Jr. the right mood.
Just for the record, in more ways
than one, we add that "Mairzy
Doats" sung by the Merry Macs is
a new and interesting treatment.
They add no new lyrics but parcel
out the old ones to the base and so-
prano in a singing see-saw which is
amusing enough per se. Of interest
to you Navy exponents may be "Ten
Bucks and Twenty-four Hours'
Leave," the reverse side of this Hit
Parade winner.
Then there are "San Fernando
Valley" and ""Someone's in the
Kitchen with Dinah," both sung by
Johnny Mercer and chorus. The
"Valley" is all it was meant to be;
but poor "Dinah" is rather monoto-
nous in spite of its clever lyrics and
the underlying blues pattern.
Recommended for straight dance
music are "Poinciana" and "Missis-
sippi Dream Boat" as played by
Jerry Wald. "Poinciana" is rather
disappointing after some perform-
ances we have heard but "Missis-
sippi Dream Boat" came as a nice
surprise. The latter has a gay tune
QUESTIONS, ^NSWERg
ABOUT THE WAVES
Do WAVES get a regulation hair-
cut when they arrive at the training
school?
No. Members of the WAVES de-
termine for themselves the style of
hair-do they want. The only regu-
lation is that the hair shall not cov-
er the coat collar.
Where is a girl sent after enlist-
ing in the WAVES?
She goes to recruit school in New
York City, for six weeks' indoctrin-
ation. Some WAVES are assigned to
duty stations as soon as they com-
plete this basic training. Others are
sent to schools in Georgia, Florida,
New Jersey, Ohio, Indiana, Okla-
homa or other places for specialized
training.
Does the Navy provide transpor-
tation to the training school?
Yes, also subsistence en route.
How much civilian clothing should
be taken to the training station?
Enough for a week or two. As un-
derwear, sleeping garments and
stockings are not issued by the
Navy, enough of these items should
be packed to provide, for a girl's
needs until she wishes to replenish
her supply.
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"One Touch of Venus" has also
produced a gay collection. This
group is more "music" than the
"Oklahoma" selections. The ballet
music included is of modern style
and reminds one somewhat of Stra-
vinsky in his milder moods. The vo-
calists, Mary Martin and Kenny Ba-
and flowing rhythm which should ker> do art excellent job and their
make it a favorite on any dance
floor.
From the Broadway musical
"Oklahoma" comes an album of
songs which are clever for the most
part only because of their lyrics.
The vocalists sing or yell or scream
or moan—the sounds have been de-
scribed in various terms—in a man-
ner befitting the expression and
meaning of the words. The thoughts
expressed are humorous and witty
but the songs need several hearings
.before they soak in enough to be
truly appreciated. "The Surrey with
the Fringe on the Top," "Oh What a
Beautiful Morning," "People Will
Say We're in Love," and "Okla-
homa" need no introduction; how-
ever, "Kansas City," "I Can't Say
No.," "Pore Jud is Daid," and the
others are well worth listening to.
"EVERY MEAL A PLEASANT MEMORY"
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duet "Speak Low" is worth hearing.
In this group there are also some
comedy songs which are primarily
a vehicle for clever lyrics; "Wood-
en Wedding" and "That's Him" are
two which fit in this category; sub-
tle phrasing and good expression
lift them into the realm of very good
novelty numbers. "Foolish Heart"
deserves special mention as an ex-
cellent, well played, gay waltz. Oh
yes! and the male population of the
Institute might get a new slant on
their big problems from Kenny Ba-
ker when he explains "The Trouble
With Women"!
"Holiday for Strings," which
probably no one on the campus has
missed hearing, is backed by an
equally popular number, "Our
Waltz" also by Dave Rose.
A new Jerome Kern number is "I
Love You." Although it is yet un-
attainable (according to our infor-
mation) it is well worth hunting for
when it is released.
Always good are the jumps by
Harry James and the Glenn Miller
arrangements. Old numbers like
"Take the A Train," "Caribbean
Clipper" and new ones such as
*<Here We Go Again" and "Long
Time No See Baby" will make all
Miller fans tres heureaux. Your re-
porters are amazed that despite the
draft, James and Miller have not
suffered. They're still pretty good
for our money.
We're tired now. More next time.
Goodbye.
And didnt you drool when they
played "This Love of Mine?*' Allen
Stephenson and Oralynn looked sub-
lime, or maybe they were just in-
trigued. Nomination for best boy
hep eat: Billy Love. Why does H. J.
close his eyes when he dances? Why
does Bettle Scott close hers? Bet
■the answers aren't the same.
It looks like smooth sailing for
most of the new navy boys, but then
there are a few that need a litle ed-
ucation in things other than Math
etc. . . Ray (just call me Victor
Mature) Wilson and handsome (?)
Tommy Harding's line seemed to go
over big at the dance Saturday
night, but then their same manner
didn't make such a hit at A. House
Sunday. A-House was packed to ca-
pacity Sunday afternoon and every-
one had a wonderful time, but then
who wouldn't with such beauties as
Sadie Gwin Allen, Mary Simpson
and Charlotte Hitchcock smiling
sweetly at all, much to the displeas-
ure of their escorts, Van De Mark,
Roessler, and Russ resp.
Wonder when Jimmy Beall is go-
ing to get his sea legs, he didn't
seem to be able to navigate at all
under the influence of alcohol. Ruth
French seemed to divide her atten-
tion and affections between Joe Van
Meter and Bill Cook, while Ed Mur-
phy and Adelaide Kolbow enjoyed
sitting out the dances with each
other. When did Mickie Cronin de-
cide to play hard to get. Aw, come
on Mickie and giye the girls a thrill.
Our first impression was that the
wolf-pack menace had been subdued.
Maybe so in the North Atlantic,
brother, but no at tha
fleet's in and at <&• first
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a suggestion. Scuttlebutt has it'fce's
running for cheerleader. ftnliil'V'
und Picton surrounded bj
son, Port Mfller, and various
sundry other fleet hoys.
"Hips" had a date with Gene
son, better known as Frankie. Go on,
ask them about that little eg^sodaon
the bus. Bill Way, one
Southern boys, has found An Mar-
tin and, needless to say, is quite
pleased with the discovery. But
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who isn't?
Where was it we saw "Kei
and Howard Cole Saturday
You name it and they were
Joe Grumman, tall, dark, and out-
of-this-world, is the newest heaven-
ly body on the campus. Leave us not
be coy, Joe, look around you. There
are some fine young broads at tke
Institute. "Hank" Cobb, Charge
Barrett, and Johnny Greer (eyelash-
es via "Pinhead" Rees) all dividing
their attentions attentively at A-
House last Wednesday nite.
Jack Joplin was very happy hut
not because of what you think—he
made his first grand slam (at A-
House on Wednesday night too),
Muriel Wicks and Juddy were high
stepping it most of the evening.
Question of the week: Do they
curl up or down?
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