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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (May 24, 1940)
'High Tor' Worth Seeing,Scribe Says By NORMAN FOSTER Comparable to the Hollywood productions of Max Reinhart, is the University theater’s presenta tion of Maxwell Anderson's “High Tor.” The play, the last in the current University theater sea son, opened for a three-day run Wednesday night. The campus production o f “High Tor” is likened to Max Reinhart’s work in that the stage settings are strikingly effective; the makeup—unlike most student work—realistic; and the players showing a sincere interest in their respective parts. ‘High’ Action The action of Maxwell Ander son's play takes place on the sum mit of High Tor—a huge mass of top-rock a quarter of a mile above the Hudson river. The rock mass is historically significant because it overlooks the landing place of Hendrik Hudson when he first sailed the “Half Moon” up the'Tappen Zee. In traditional Anderson style, the plot deals w;th inner emotional conflict. The conflict is cleverly injected into the play by the decidedly individ ual philosophy and viewpoint of its characters. The principal characters are Van Dorn, the youthful owner of k High Tor, and his sweetheart, Judith. Judith wishes Van Dorn to sell High Tor to a trap-rock company so that they may be married and live in the city. Van Dorn, possessed with a love of his land and a hate for city life, is faced with the problem of choos ing between his land or his love. Acting Smooth The part of Van Dorn is por trayed by Fred Waller, while Charlene Jackson plays the part of Judith. Both Mr. Waller and Miss Jackson are accomplished performers and both lived up to the level established by their fine work in other campus produc tions. Rose Ann Gibson, although burdened with lengthy lines that too sharply contrasted with the play’s fast moving theme, was excellent as Lise. Henry Korn and Ethan Newman as Biggs and Skimmerhorn, carried off the hu morous roles with ease and ex perience. The entire cast deserves a great deal of credit for able portrayals and smooth acting. We found “High Tor” to be exceptionally entertaining and well worth see ing. Reservations for the final performance tonight may be had by phoning the box office in John son hall. 1 at Hadley’s Graduation Gifts! i Hankies by | Mademoiselle 25c to 50c Lapel Gadget Pins $ 1 to $3 V Hosiery 79c to $1.15 Lovely Mojud hosiery ranks higliest in the world in every respect. They are long w ting, and best in appearance. ring, perfect fit A New Selection in Bags The latest ship in ent brought many styles of bags made of a new dur able composition that Avill stay bright and fresh all summer . . $2.98 to $3.98 McDonald Theater Building 10th and Willamette Phone 633 <_ ... Award Given Five Seniors In Journalism Blandine Rated Outstanding; Hoyt Addresses Group Five outstanding journalism seniors were formally rewarded yesterday in recognition of meri torious achievement during years at the University of Oregon. They shared the spotlight at a school of journalism assembly with fea tured speaker E. Palmer Hoyt, publisher of the Portland Orego nian, who stressed newspapers’ momentous role in preserving a democracy. For being rated the “outstand ing man senior in journalism,” Phil Bladine, McMinnville, was among first students throughout the nation to receive Sigma Delta Chi’s new national award for that distinction. Selection was based on “character, scholarship, and 'competence to perform journalis tic tasks.” Certificates entitling holders to Sigma Delta Chi scholarship keys were presented Wilbur Grant, Phil Bladine, Bud Jemain, Mar garet Dick, and George Pasero. These awards signified the upper 10 per cent in scholarship of the University’s graduating seniors in journalism for the seven terms preceding spring of this year. The four men are members of Sigma Delta Chi, men’s professional journalism fraternity, while Miss Dick belongs to Theta Sigma Phi, women’s journalism honorary. Membership in either organiza tion is not a requisite for these citations. Presentations were made by James L. C. Ford, assist ant professor of journalism at the University, while Dean Eric W. Allen of the journalism school was assembly chairman. Commencement (Continued from Page four) tionof Universiy of Oregon Wom en, at the Osburn hotel, Saturday morning, June 8, at 8:30 a.m., by phoning 891. Special printed instructions for the flower and fern procession to be held Sunday, June 9, at 5 p.m., can be obtained by senior women. The University luncheon will be held Saturday noon, June 8, and is free to all seniors wearing caps and gowns. Friends and 'relatives may be admitted by paying 50 cents a plate. All NYA students must sign time reports for their final month’s work on the campus be fore they leave for summer vaca tion, the personnel office an nounced yesterday. My HAIR IS SIMPLY TERRIBLE! 1 WHV DON'T you GET A I GIO-RNZ? J T Is your hair dry, brittle, colorless, untidy looking? 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Time Editors Offer Bargain to Seniors Several weeks ago the Editors of Time, weekly news magazine, began to re-examine United? States journalism in a series of large advertisements published in a few selected college dailies and metropolitan papers. The Emerald is publishing the last, advertisement of the series for this spring. In conjunction with Time's col-* lege advertising a special sub-* scription rate of $3.50 has been aranged for all graduating sen iors. The secretaries of each col lege senior class have been ap pointed to take subscriptions for Time, and offer a saving of $1.50 for each subscription. Temple university has offered its stadium as the site for the 1940 Olympics. TO THE GRADUATE! Another y e a r, another class going out- into the world . . . we hope that we have served you well dur ing your years at school . . . thank you for your patronage! EUGENE CLEANERS It’s Penney’s for smart EveningFrocks for the Frosh Glee Beauty Set to Music! 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