The Rice Thresher (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 47, No. 11, Ed. 1 Wednesday, November 25, 1959 Page: 2 of 6
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Thanksgiving '59
Thanksgiving, 1959—a truly American Holiday. News-
papers throughout the world will devote much space to
informing readers of the religious and spiritual overtones
of the day.
We of The Thresher sincerely hope that each of our
readers will realize the meaning of the word, Thanksgiv-
ing, and that each in his own way will give thanks to the
Almighty for His blessings. Thanksgiving, 1959—a day of
peace—for peace is God's most precious gift.
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A Fine Job
Congratulations to the Rice 150-pound football team
that opened its season with a 22-20 scrimmage victory
over the Bellaire High varsity. Although outweighed by
nearly 40 pounds per man in the line, the defenders of the
Blue and Grey showed the determination and desire which
was responsible for the team's instigation this year.
We heartily commend the "junior varsity" team and
its coach Cecil Grigg for showing us—and the entire South-
west Conference—that a non-scholarship group of stu-
dents, playing on their own time for their own satisfaction,
can become a reality.
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To The Colleges
Following our enjoyable viewing of the EBLS produc-
tion of "Annie Get Your Gun," we wondered why more
talent-studded shows could not be produced at the Insti-
tute.
Currently the EBLS and PALS are the only literary
societies with stage shows, while the only other Rice group
which performs theatrically is the excellent Rice Players.
We wonder if the College system could not step in and
function as a source of entertainment both for themselves
and for the Rice student body. With individual college ef-
forts now including only the intramurals, dances, beer-
drinking and bicycle riding, and Homecoming Floats, we
of The Thresher would applaud an attempt by a college to
present some form of stage or variety show.
Anyone ever thought of a college minstrel or the like?
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Vic Emanuel
Top Political Parties
Invade Rice Campus
Rice students interested in pol-
itics should participate in one. of
the campus political clubs. Both
major parties are represented on
the campus. But the questions
must arise, "Why should I be in-
terested in politics in the first
place?"
The answer to this question is
that (1) learning about politics
is part of a liberal education and
(2) politics is the art of making
a government run and is essen-
tial to its operation. Since we are
citizens of a democracy in theory
we are part of the government
since the whole of the citizenry
is the government according to
democratic theory.
"People Are the Government"
How true a democracy a gov-
ernment is, depends directly to
what extent the statement 'Vie
people are the government" is
true. It follows therefore that
since a knowledge of politics is
EBLS Melodrama . . .
Captivating 'Annie1 Receives Praise
By BILL DELANEY
Thresher Assistant Editor
The Elizabeth Baldwin Lit-
erary Society can be justly proud
of its entertaining presentations
of "Annie Get Your Gun" last
weekend.
And it should be especially
proud of Barbara Long, who this
observer never doubted was the
fascinating reincarnation of the
lovable gun-totin' gal, and Di-
rector Joanne Seale, who again
showed Rice students that a pro-
duction does not have to be crude
to be thoroughly enjoyable.
, Captivating Annie
Chuckling and pining her plight
through the show's well-known
tunes, 'the perfectly-cast role of
Annie totally captivated the au-
dience as she exchanged her gun
for her man, sharpshooter Frank
Butler, ably portrayed by Jack
Hollon.
Bob Moody and Deanna Day
also performed well in rather
difficult supporting roles as mem-
bers of the Buffalo Bill troupe.
Good Minor Roles
Believable acting in several
minor roles—Lifrda Day as Ma
Wilson, Pat Jones as Butler's so-
cialite girlfriend, Alex Green-
wood as Chief Sitting Bull, and
Bob Miller, Maxine Barnes, Ev-
elyn Thomas and Betsy Miller as
Annie's little brother and sisters
— greatly added to the main
leads' presentations of what could
easily have been a long and trite
production.
The EB's chorus provided quite
adequate backing, often adding
and very seldom detracting from
the eforts of the cast.
Music, Costumes, Sets
The musical backing, well ar-
ranged by Jay Butler* and John
Fowler, was also well performed
—although the saxophone seemed
out of place in a couple of num-
bers—by the arrangers and Jim
Orchard and Tom Graham.
Judy Ley's costuming and Lin-
da Day's sets also added to the
success of the production, as did
the work of others backstage
under the direction of Darden
Lloyd. Tom McKeown handled
the lighting, while Flo Fisher
was in charge of properties.
Broadway Tradition
Carol Nixon was business man-
ager. Co-ordinator of the produc-
tion was Evelyn Thomas.
With "Annie," "The Girl
Friend," and other EB successes
of recent years, it seems that
fine Broadway productions are
becoming a tradition at Rice, and
for these noble efforts the EBs
should be commended.
The Alley Theater is cur*
rently offering a special fea-
ture for Rice students and fac-
ulty members.
Tickets to "Rashomon,"
playing at the Alley through
December 5, will be available
upon proper identification for
$1.50 per person. The offer is
good every day except Fridays
and Saturdays and Thanksgiv-
ing Day.
necessary to run the government
and since in a democracy the peo-
ple are the government, it is es-
sential that the people have a
knowledge of politics.
Also despite the fact that our
found fathers didn't envision the
growth of political parties, it is
this growth that has enabled our
country to function.,. Thus the
best way to become an active par-
ticipant in a democracy is to af-
filliate yourself with the political
party whose beliefs coincide most
nearly with your own.
Young Democrats
The Young Democrats Club is
headed by Gary Webb. The fac-
ulty sponsor is Professor George
G. Williams of the English De-
partment. This group held bi-
monthly meetings and sends a
delegation to the Young Demo-
crats state convention which is
held in the spring.
At their last meeting, the Rice
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SMU Announces
Carruth Contest^
For Alma Mater
SMU announced a seventy-five
hundred dollar alma mater writ-
ing contest.
The contest, sponsored by W.
W. Caruth, Jr., prominent Dallas
businessman and philanthropist,
and an alumnus of S.M.U., is in-
tended to encourage the writing
of a new alma mater for S.M.U.
Original songs, composed by
either an individual or a group
of collaborators, appropriate for
use by students, faculty, and
alumni of S.M.U. will be sub-
mitted to the Competition com-
mittee at S.M.U. each year for
the next three years by January
10.
In the spring of each year, the
submitted song will be judged by
S.M.U. alumni, students, and
faculty and by a technical com-
mittee to be appointed by the
president of S.M.U. On the basis
of this judging, awards of $1000,
$600, and $300 will be made to
the first, second, and third prize
entries in June 1960, 1961, and
1962.
The nine prize-winning songs
will then be eligible for the grand
prize of $1500, to be awarded in
November, 1962. If the grand
prize-winning song is adopted by
S.M.U. as an official song, an ad-
ditional award of $2500 will be
made, bringing the total that one
song might win to $5000.
The prize will be considered as
an option for copyrighting by
S.M.U. until the entire contest
closes.
If the competition judges feel
that no award should be made
during a year, they will pass that
year and extend the contest.
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Bennett, councilman-at-large of
the Student Association; and
Buddy Herz, editor of The
Thresher.
Judges will reserve the right
to combine lines from various
entries into the single prize-win-
ning verse. In such an event, the
prize will be divided among the
winners.
EqhS
THRESHER
an all student newpaper since 1916
The Rice Thresher, the official student publication of the Rice Institute,
is published weekly from September to June, except during; holidays and
examination periods, and when unusual circumstances warrant a special
issue. The opinions expressed are those of the student staff and do not
necessarily reflect the views of the Rice Institute administration.
News contributions will be accepted by telephone (JA 8-4141, ext. 221).
Offices of the Rice Thresher are located on the second floor of the Student
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The Rice Thresher welcomes all letters to the editor but reserve*
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Entered as second class matter, October 17, 1917, at the post office
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EDITOR BUDDY HERZ
BUSINESS MANAGER JOEL HOCHMAN
ASSISTANT EDITOR..V. BILL DELANEY
MANAGING EDITOR MARJORIE TRULAN
NEWS EDITOR KAY KBLLEY
DEPARTMENT EDITORS
Features Reed Martin
Student Life Ann Kriegle and Wanda Phears
Sports Ted Hermann
Colleges .....Leslie Arnold
Religious Dick Visbisg
Circulation Manager Melvin Book
Graphic Arte Scott Morris and Frank Van Orden
Faculty Advisor Dr. Jack Conner
CONTRIBUTING COLUMNISTS
H**ry Reasoner, Victor Emanuel, Barry Moore. Mike Gels, Ralph
Weaver, 8yd Nathans, Jim Boh Doty, and Ned Anderson.
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