The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 20, Ed. 1, Thursday, February 23, 1928 Page: 4 of 4
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COLLEGE CALENDAR
M. Pullins in charge.
M. Pullins in charge.
Friday February 24:
11:00 A. M. Lecture; Robert Alexander.
3 :30 P. M. Lecture ; Warren E. Starnes
7:30 P. M. Lecture; C. M. Pullins.
Saturday February 25:
11 :00 P. M. Lecture ; F. L. Young.
2:30 P. M. Orchestra practice.
7:30 P. M. Lecture; C. M. Pullins.
Sunday February 26:
9:45 A. M. Sunday School.
10:45 A. M Church 'services; Brother C
11:45 A. M. Lord's Supper.
7.3n P A1" flluit-nli oufvicoa Ttrntlinr P!
9:00 P. M. Lord's Supper for those who were nimble to attend
morning services.
Monday February 27;
7:00 A. M. Orchestra leaves on week's tour of West and North-
west Texas.
7:00 P. M. Young men's meeting.
Tuesday February 28 :
10 :00 A. M. Chapel ; address by Brother Carter.
4:30 P. M. Choral club rehearsal.
7 :30 P. M. Glee Club rehearsal.
"Wednesday February 29:
6 :00 A. M. All young ladies over 20 celebrate the day as being
the cause of leap year.
10 :00 A. M. Chapel ; song morning.
7:30 P. M. Prayer Meeting.
Thursday March 1:
10 :00 A. M. Chapel ; address by Brother Schug.
6 :00 P. M. Optimists handed out in press room.
7 -.00 P. M. Preacher students meeting.
By Miss Leila Page
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doesn't claim to have any moro sense
than the law allows but ho figures
that when they total the saucers up
that tho great disadvantage of try-
ing to live a sensible life is that al-
most everyone else will consider you
silly. They will. Hitch yer team to
the waggin some purty day an come
over an bring yer lunch and have sup-
per with us.
Tho presentation of "Romeo and
Juliet" by tho Dramatic Club of Abi-
lene Christian College on tho 'evenings
of February 10 17 18 was undoubt-
edly a success.
Much credit for tho unusual char-
acter portrayals is due Miss Yctta
Mitchell who directed tho production
of the drama and worked unceasing-
ly with tho cast for the six months
spent in preparation.
Of tho most prominent actors prob-
ably Virginia Rawlins as tho Nurso
to Juliet was the best in every way.
Possibly the only item lacking to
make her a perfect nurso was her
make-up which did not make her look
the part of an old woman.
Lois Manly as Juliet interpreted
well the reserved disposition of tho
unawakened Juliet who was only on
tho vergo of womanhood. The stage
appearance could scarcely havo been
better.
Standlee Mitchell acted splendidly
tho part of tho fiery lover the pas-
sionate Romeo; although his enuncia-
tion was not so good in some of his
best scenes. Mr. Mitchell was prob-
ably moro successful in his part than
any one clso could have been and
showed clearly that tho Dramatic
Club choso wisely their "Romeo."
Bcnvolio friend to Romeo was
acted by Max Leach and was de-
clared by sovcral nblo critics of Abi-
lene to be tho best actor of tho cast
and Mercutio Robert Showaltcr was
well portrayed although confusion of
his cues caused a weakening of ono
or two scenes.
Dannie Conley's interpretation of
the cold disposition of Paris a kins
man to the Prince was excellent; and
his appearance on tho stage was
good with probably his most effec-
tive scene the one in which Juliet was
found poisoned.
In a minor role Charlie Damron
was unusually good in his representa-
tion of tho determined Capulet's de-
nunciation of his daughter when sho
refused to obey his orders. This was
one of the most dramatic scenes in
the play and was appreciated by tho
rcsponsivo audiences.
Of pleasing Btngo appearance was
tho young Tybalt Jack Crabtrce with
tho eager enthusiasm and rash cour-
age of youth.
Although Lady Montnguo .was on
the stago for but a fow moments sho
mado a beautiful figure and her fow
lines wcro well pronounced.
Margaret Dunn made an attractive
appearance as the stately dignified
Lady Capulet.
Tho jester of tho drama Simpson
played by Alfred Wells furnished
amusing situations which were enjoy
ed by tho spectators.
Friar Laurence was well presented
by Willie Treat. Other characters
were Tho Prince of Verona Dupreo
McGrady Montague Leslie Huff
Balthasar D. H. Moyers; Gregory
Herbert Nicholas; Peter Louis Ship-
man; an apothecary Charles Vaughn;
Abraham D. H. Moyers.
Tho Prologuo was given by Joyce
Cooper and Zieta Guest.
Outstanding scenes were tho bal-
cony incident tho parting of Romeo
and Juliet tho finding of tho body of
Juliet on tho morning of her wed-
ding day and tho tomb scene.
Tho costumes were made by tho
Clothing class of the Home Economics
department of the College with Miss
Lylian Arlcdge director. Tho scen-
ery was painted by tho Art depart-
ment with Miss Houscnfluck as di-
rector. Tho stage managers were rapid
and efficient in their work and arc
worthy of credit for their labors.
CUTHBERTSON GIVES
PROFITABLE LECTURE
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Miss kelson: (accepting seat in
strcot car offered by Millard Hum
phrey Oh I hope I'm not depriving
vou
Canary Humphrey: No depravity
I assure you Miss Nelson.
Twelve make a dozen very few
make a million and speaking of first
one thing and another Mr. Leo Smith
says ho intends to marry a girl in-
tellectually his inferior if he can
ever find one.
Some of the cwidy dukes and Breau
Bumms of the campus have set out
to make the wearing of short panties
the nobbish thing but their efforts
havo defeated their purpose. They
aro rather gaunche while pretending
to be au fait. If I had a taw I would
challenge tho whole gang to a game
of roily-holey. No hard fcelin's
dukes.
The willy-nilly boys with the plus
fours are suttingly some snappy
dressers. I wish I had a pair but I
ain't got tho spondoolix.
. John E. Robblns sometimes called
r( Vtho Chevrolet Chevalier is now run-
- vning a three-cornered business and
"fDwith fair to middling success. Some
W 'W&'clty' l wo; .
Fred (Bashful) McClung has made
a new social alliance of late. Better
luck this timo Freddie boy. And
Hugh Tiner attended Miss Lammey
to last night's lecture for a change.
Mr. Roy Stone has done a complete
flop not to mention a back-flip and
now is practicing using his debating
knowledge and logic on Miss well
no matter. That's the correct spirit
Mr. Stone practice what you preach.
And don't forget the rebuttal.
Mr. Paul Alfalfa Miller has been
reading tho cigaretto advertisements
and says for publication that no rec-
ommends Beech-Nut chewln' for tho
singin' and speakin' voice.
And Englishman made 200 miles
'per hour in Florida a few days ago.
What aro you going to do about that
Wakefield?
Mr. Ovee Brummett tho elfin
blonde who is a sort of hippity-
hoppity tripping all over tho works
kind of a fellow says that his success
in a social way is duo largely to his
insouciance. Well knock mo over
with a feather dusterl
The perpetrator of this column
Baxter Delivers
Timely Lecture
"REARING OUR CHILDREN'
IS DISCUSSED BY
PRESIDENT
"What kind of a teacher is leading
your child?" asked President Baxter
in a timely lecture given in the col-
lege auditorium Tuesday afternoon
upon the subject "Rearing Our
Children." Speaking in a very im-
pressive manner Brother Baxter
aroused his listeners to the great im-
portance of properly caring for and
developing the mind of tho children
of our land.
The President placed the responsi-
bility of the child's future on tho
parents and teachers. Ho especitlly
emphasized tho fact that the elemen
tary teacher has a great influenco
upon the tender mind of a child and
said that the parents should know the
teacher who is leading their child.
By the use of two graphic illustra-
tions Brother Baxter showed the im
portance of Christian education. Dur-
ing tho lecture several references
were made to modern theories which
are taught in many colleges and uni-
versities and which aro undermining
the faith of the boys and girls who
study such theories.
President Baxter suggested that
the safest course for parents to pur-
sue in rearing their children is to
give them the advantages of Chris-
tian education.
Beginning with the establishment
of the church and its exalted position
in tho world Brother M. C. Cuth-
bertson of Dallas delivered an inspir-
ing lecture Tuesday night upon tho
subject "Sin Of A Positive Nature."
Tho speaker stated that there is a
tendency among preachers today to
emphasize sins of a moral nature and
lightly regard sins of a positive na-
ture. Brother Cuthbcrtson said
"Christianity is not moro morality; it
involves tl;o keeping of some positive
laws as well."
The point was mado that preachers
stress tho conditions of entrance into
the church but aro slack concerning
the selection of elders. Positive sins
aro the kind wo think respectable"
said the speaker "hence they should
be carefully watched."
Linseed oil and varnish also kalso-
mine have been purchased by tho
barrel by the inhabitants of Zcllner
Hall in preparation for the visitors
of Lecture Week
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Gertrude Pcttlgrew visited her
aunt in Cisco Saturday and Sunday.
FLATTERING FROCKS
BROTHER BELL SPEAKS
IN CHAPEL WEDNESDAY
BR0. ROSE TALKS ON
TUTTING GOD FIRST'
"If Christians had as little respect
for the law of the land as they do for
God our prisons would havo to be in-
creased" was a striking statement
made by Brother Thomas D. Rose of
Houston in his lecture Wednesday
afternoon.
Brother Rose spoke on "Putting
God First" and by tho use of many
Old Testament examples showed how
God had always rojectcd half-hearted
or formal worship. In this connec-
tion tho evangelist said "Tho man
who comes to the altar of God with
less than his very best is displeasing
to God."
With a touching story of a boy's
being driven from homo because of
obedience to tho gospel Brother Rose
very forcefully illustrated his state
ment that "Genuine dlscipleship is
sometimes bought at a fearful price"
o
R M Leach announced to a Fresh
man English class tho other day that
when a boy tears his trousers his
breath comes in short pants.
Brother Bell spoke in chapel Friday
morning concerning "Character Por-
trayal in 'Romeo and Juliet'."
Some excellent comparisons and con-
trasts wero brought out in the speech
which was unusually interesting.
Romeo was Brother Bell observed
the fiery tempestuous lover a strong
contrast to tho quiet reserved Juliet.
A brief discussion of the traits of
all the characters followed and the
students were made better acquainted
with the persons in tho play so that
they were moro able to appreciate tho
drama the last two nights of its
presentation.
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Nellie Damron and Zieta Guest are
spending the week in Daisy Hall as
tho guests of Opal Anderson. They
will probably move into Zellner for
their permanent home next week.
Mr. and Mrs. Cooper of Kirkland.
parents of Joyce Coopor accompanied
by Allen Harp a prospective student
of A. C. C visited here tho first of
tho week.
SPRINGTIME
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NOVELTY SHOES
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THE ABILENE MEDICAL
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Second Floor Medical Arts Bldg.
No. 3rd and Cedar Abilene
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CHOCOLATE SHOP
BARBER SHOP
BEAUTY PARLOR
LADIES' LOUNGE
WRITING DESK WITH FREE STATIONERY
COMPLETE STOCK OF DRY GOODS HOSE READY-TO-WEAR
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AND MANY OTHER MODERN DEPARTMENTS
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Nothing Over
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tho new models and colors $30.Q0 to $42.50
Two Pants of Course
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The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 20, Ed. 1, Thursday, February 23, 1928, newspaper, February 23, 1928; Abilene, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth91417/m1/4/: accessed July 10, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Abilene Christian University Library.