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THESPIAN CLUB! Modern Women andW: TS f L AYFads In FurnitureMRATMURRYBy OLIVE ROBERTS BARTONOur grandmothers died in the beds thlt; had when they went to housekeeping. They bought furniture with the idea oi permanency., _ ... i A generation later in our mothers’Ethelyn Clark, Burrow Kir- ! day, when the word interior decora-' tor had to have its definition behind it. there were those w’ho declared that furniture over 12 years old was too old-fashioned to use Well, I remember excellent and slim-lined chairs and settees being bounced out of our house, and fat horrible as-sle-decked ’-rocaded things being bounced in. ^ ---by Are Cast AsLeadsMrs.tc“You and I,” a three-act play by Phillip Barry, produced by the members of the Thespian Dramatic club of McMurry College as the outstanding dramatic offering of the school for the fall term, was played Monday evening to a crowd which practically filled the auditorium.Miss Ethelyn Clark, a former student of Abilene High School, who is well known here through her work as a leading character in “On Vengeance Height,” which Abilene carried into the state contest last year, and in important roles in other productions, stood out as the leading character of Monday's play, winning the approval of her audience. Cast as Nancy White, the wife of Maitland White, she played opposite Burrow Kirby, who was cast fegpn the latter role.K Kirby has been a student in Mc-' Murrv Colic 'o for three years, and cast as the business man, w*ho desired to be an artist and actually attempted are, he portrayed the part especiallj well. Miss Margaret Jones of Seymour who was the young fiancee of Roderick White, was quite charming. In addition to dramatic ability which she has displayed from time to time during her year as a member of the Thespian club, she is an outstanding member of the college Choral club.Miss Pauline Kendrick as the maid. Etta, brought laughter from the audience a number of times with her pose as a fine lady. She entirely “took in” Nichols, played by Orlo Mitchell, accepting a date from him, much to the amusement of the White family. The other role of the play, that of G. T. Warren, was played by O. E. Patterson.Miss Dorothy Beck, head of the department of speech arts of McMurry college, was in charge of the entire play; while Miss Ruth Davis ' of Sweetwater, a student of the college, was assistant director.Miss Elizabeth Hunt, a graduate cf the speech arts department, was art director; and she was assisted in planning the costumes, which were most effective, especially in the lastscene where the masquerade partygave opportunity for a great deal of color, by Miss Mary Woods, i The members of the play produc-L tion class were in charge of the ■ scenery, with Stuart Hamblen of W Stamford as stage manager. 1 The * scenery for the attic scene was built and painted by the group, Herbert West. J. W. Edmondson, Charlie Tunnel and Claude Carter, assistingMiss Katherine Kirby was property manager, with Miss Evelyn Collins and Miss Asalie Key, assisting.Monthe A! charmtrf*U W V. * *The habit has grown. The restlessness of the times show’s in homes as it does in fashions. And with sc many varieties oi furnishing tc choose from and so many peopie tc tr1! us how to choose; many houses are in a state of perpetual transition from one style to another that results often in an outlandish hodgepodge of nothing.For it is expensive business, this changing around, end besides, it takes time. One canact dump out ahouseful of furniture all in a dev, and get another one in. even if themoney were at hand to do it.Some funny things happen in this scramble of style changing. A woman with a strong penchant for the Oriental, incense burners, idols, camel-bags, mandarin robes, teak-wood, and what not, developed a consuming passion for early American. Now assembling early American is a slow and painstaking business so what could she do but buv what presented itself, a piece at a time, and set the poor thing downshivering amongst its leering surroundings.More agonizing still is the lovely home that has delighted the eyes of guests with exquisite Sheraton and Chippendale, desecrated by the hand of the modernist. The angled, striped. bizarre mode has gotten one peppy little mistress of such a house by the throat, and the effect is— you will have to imagine It for yourself.I wonder what Europeans thing of our insides, I suppose they are not surprised. Our Insides probably match our outsides—restless, aggressive, always on the move. But it is bad. And it is expensive. We should furnish carefully and permanently as our grandmothers did. And keep away from fly-by-night fads.on HieMe Dai Glenngomer; bers cseveraincludiThewas atation:£the Carols the rrsolo b; Bettyment,hearerMostbers tpianolege,panim Rose,” Thine M is; deal i Mrs. . Jones Christ The lunch crackfsauceVbilene PastimeClub Has OpeningTheSewinday i Jacks* ond st rated enjoy* work. Mrs. a twe and c Met L. Me Sayle; W oobReidHaleguestiDance in PIi\ _i r'lThe organization of the Abilene Pastime club has been completed and the formal opening is to be held Wednesday evening in the crystalroom of the Hilton hotel, with the Varsity Reveler furnishing music forthe occasion. *The club, which has been in the process of organization for several weeks?1 has a selective membership;Mr. ilene of T A. C*C. C. atten Mr. a was twhile others who are recommendedfvrktvi timr* in fimp util rarrist
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Abilene Morning News
Abilene, Texas, US
Tue, Dec 13, 1927
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