The Thresher (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 30, No. 25, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 12, 1944 Page: 4 of 4
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tra the right to assume that it is
sufficient in the status quo—to be-
come fat and competent, resting on
public support. Instead it affords the
orchestra a chance to weld itself in-
to an instrument of public educa-
tion and enllightment and to make
for itself a lasting place in the so-
cial and cultural life of the city. To
hold this position, the orchestra
must have one basic factor—group
integrity. It will never have this
simple thing as long as weird at-
tempts at publicity, such as the sym-
phonic wrestling and baseball, pre-
sented last year, are continued. It
will never be accepted as an able
musical organization while its brass
section rises to take the trio of Stars
and Stripes, blowing from side to
side in true jazz tradition.
The people of Houston are now
giving their support to the orchestra,
but to live up to that implied faith,
Conductor Hoffman, the musicians,
and Mr. Cullen are morally obligated
to present good music in a dignified
manner. This "town" is beginning to
show signs of growing out of its
awkward stage into a more mature
city. Let the symphony take heed
and follow suit—the time for juve-
With the tang of the fall breese
in the air, the voice of the football
thrones raised on Saturday after-
noons, and the removal and airing of
fur coats and winter outfits, the
coming of winter is heralded on
every side. And with the advent of
winter season, Front Row stretches
itself and, with a sleepy yawn, ack-
nowledges the coming of the the-
atrical and symphonic season. A
week from Monday, the Houston
symphony will give its first concert
of the year, so a quick review of the
potentialities and hoped-for accom-
plishments of the new season is in
order.
The orchestra, as far as active
personnel is concerned, is practically
the same as last year—with the fa-
miliar instruments of the Henkels
heading the violins, Kit Reid play-
ing first tnimpet whenever he can
get away from Ellington, and Mr.
Kepner again displaying his virtu-
osity on the flute. Some new mem-
bers have been added by Mr. Hoff-
mann to give more depth and vol-
ume in various sections, but the pa-
trons of the orchestra will not be
listening to the music of strangers j njie schenanigans is over, the time
this season.
The most notable changes will be
found in the repertoire, which has
been enlarged considerably during
the summer and, if the initial pro-
gram is any indication, in the se-
lection of program material. These
most encouraging signs of orchestral
growth point to the possibility of a
truly successful season (estehtically)
for the first time in some years.
Hhe orchestra vvilT play more Shos-
takovich this year, bowing at last
to the demands of local music lovers.
In fact the first program includes
the the Shostakovitch Fifth, a most
ambitious project for the first con-
cert and one that should give a good
indication of the quality of music to
be heard on subsequent nights. Also
scheduled for the first concert are
the Schumann Concerto in A played
by Miss Gloria Huffmaster, whose
ability is well known by symphony
patrons of a few years back, and
excerpts from Wagner's Tannhauser.
This program indicates a trend to-
ward a more serious type of program
—one with some of the cake and not
all of the frosting. Front Row raised
raised its voice in many a loud
wail during the last season asking
for just such a change in policy, so it
is with sense of gratification that
this first program is received.
While the mere review of the com-
ing season might be sufficient for
the first column of the new year, it
seems only right to attempt also to
outline the responsibilities of the or-
chestra, both to itself and to Hous-
ton, during the season. The magnifi-
cent subscribing of tickets has indi-
cated that bey or (I doubt the music
lovers of the city are behind the or-
chestra. But, and it is a big excep-
tion, that does not give the orches-
for adult behavior has arrived.
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RICE VS. TULANE—
(Continued from page 1)
veteran lineup that has been touted
in early predictions as one of the
standout outfits in the nation, and
among those returning are the self-
same Jones and Renfro. In their only
start of the season the Greenies were
stomped last week by Notre Dame
by a score of 26-0. It should be re-
membered, however, that they were
playing a great team after a long
train ride—a combination of circum-
stances that never helped anyone win
a ball game.
If Tulane elevens of the past sev-
eral years may be used as a cri-
terion, the Owls can expect to en-
counter a team which relies mainly
on runing power and mass substitu-
tions to wear down the opposition;
and as there are no indications that
Coach Claude "Little Monk" Simon
has decided to change his offensive
strategy, our line stands a better
than fair chance to meet its third
stiff test in as many weeks.
The Owls came out of last week's
great victory unscathed except for
a few minor bruises and with the re-
turn of Frank Lawrence, Dave Par-
rish, and Bob Turner will be in top
shape for the battle, barring any in-
jury that may have occurred subse-
quent to the time this article went
to press.
There's a pep meeting tonight and
the team leaves tomorrow, so why
not make it a point to be at the field
behind South Hall and give them a
big send-off—they deserve it.
Of course. Rice will go into the
game against Tulane as the under-
dog and some may predict a score
possibly paralleling last year's, but
I think the Owls will battle right
down to the finish and give the
Green Wave a great fight. If we
can get started quick and get a few
more than our share of the breaks,
we could well beat Tulane, and that
would be rated as one of the biggest
upsets of the year.
Depending upon how we fare at
New Orleans may be the Southwest
Conference title. If we make a good
show at Tulane and have few or no
serious injuries, we can sure win this
conference. Our next game after Tu-
lane is S. M. U., here, and I think
we'll beat the Mustangs by two or
more touchdowns. S. M. U. was hard
pressed to beat Georgetown's South-
western last week 16-15 and
shouldn't do nearly as well against
us. Then there is the all-important
Texas U. game the following week.
The fourth annual Navy Club re-
ception and formal dance will be held
on Saturday night, 14 October, from
1980 to 0100, Ray Van Sickle, club
president, has announced. The recep-
tion will be held in the Tea Room
of the Warwick Hotel, and dancing
to Hank Hoffman's orchestra will
follow at the Junior League. As in
past years a Navy Queen will be se-
lected and presented with a locket.
General chairman John Van de
Mark and his committees have done
an excellent job of planning.
The reception will honor Marvin
Blair, Richard Collins, George Glass,
George Hailey, Richard Isaacks,
James Kisling, William Mcllhinney,
Robert Palmer, and James Todd who
are to receive their commissions in
late October. The unit officers and
their wives will also be honored. The
future ensigns and their dates will
comprise the reception line. Liquid
and solid refreshments will b e
served. The reception will continue
until 2045.
Selection of the Navy Queen and
dancing will follow at the Junior
League at 2100. The Navy Queen to
succeed last year's choice, Miss Mu-
riel Wicks, will be chosen by a ma-
jority vote of the N.R.O.T.C. cadets
attending. The four candidates, all
from Houston, are: Miss Beverly
Bixby, Miss Betty Ann Hill, Miss
Ellen Hopkins, who will enter Rice
as a freshman in November, and Miss
June Kirkgard.
The ballroom will be decorated on
a nautical theme with red, white and
blue as the predominant colors.
Music is to be furnished by Sgt.
Hank Hoffman and his fourteen-
piece band. Prices are $2.00 per
couple and $1.85 stag. The commit-
tee chairmen planning the event
are: John Van de Mark, general
chairman and arrangements; Kent
Elliott, Finance; C. J. Myers and
Joe Mclver, publicity; J. P. Anthony,
decorations and bids; Ralph Emig,
tickets.
the next term at the meeting held
last week. These officers are: Jocile
Baggett, President; Maureen Bell-
noski, Vice-President; Lore Merten,
Secretary; Lelia McConnell, Treas-
urer; Marilu Sharits and Geane
Brogneiz, Program Chairmen; Ce-
cile Sass and Mary Jane McNair,
Reporters and Publicity Chairmen.
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NOTICE
This issue of the Thresher is the
product of the work of both the old
and new staffs. Recognition is duly
Monday the customary an-
nouncements of scholarship and other
awards will be made in advanee of
the conferring of the degrees. Im-
mediately after the degree ceremony
a short message will be delivered by
E. O. Lovett, to the graduates. And
the thirty-third academic session of
the Rice Institue will close with the
singing of the One Hundredth Psalm
and of America by the assembly and
the benediction by Dr. Ellis A. Fuller.
extended to them for their help and
cooperation.
The next issue of the paper will-
appear Thursday, November 9.
The general opinion is that this tilt
will decide who plays in the Cotton
Bowl. The Techounds have Layne and
a line and some pretty cheer leaders
—that's about as far as it goes. That
might be enough to win the cham-
pionship but no one ai-ound here
thinks so. Rice is gunning for Texas
(as always!) and has a great chance
to stomp the Orange and White in
what would be the sweetest victory
in a hell of a long time. At any rate
it promises to be a tight fight with
a short stick and I wouldn't miss it
for anything (around here!)
We . . That's the word. Looks like
we can't miss, and since our next is-
sue comes out after the games with
Tulane, S. M. U., and Texas, you can
come around and congratulate us on
our predictions.
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