Bitten) MASE a. cena : eantry over the radio on Wednesday, the schedule @s being changed so that it will Vol. X., No. 22. . April 16, 1924. “THE COLLEGE NEWS | fps ‘ aad Facts and Fancies of May Day Observations have frequently been made that mankind is the same the world over. in that it is gratified to see its name and above all its picture, in the daily paper. Not so with Bryn Mawr. , At the announce- ment that the Fox, Stanley, Pathé, ’ Inter- national, etc., moving-picture corporations would take “movies” and “stills” of some twenty-five characters in costume in the cloisters yesterday afternoon, there arose a.tumult of lamentation from all. twenty- five. The affair undoubtedly caused every: one inconvenience, the cameramen, the principals, the costumers at East House and all others concerned; but the result, we trust, will justify the . effort. These pic: tures will be shown everywhere during the following weeks. May Day will be pleas- antly brought to the attention of hundreds too” busy to~ read their papers; andthe effect will tell in the ticket receipts of May Oth and 10th. May those who come after us, both in thé near future and the far, as they enjoy ‘their music courses or their auditorium, think of the reluctant twenty- five—with gratitude! Mrs. Otis Skinner will speak on Pag- 23rd of this month, and, via Gertrude Macy’s receiving apparatus in Pembroke- East, the College may hear of its activities even while it carries'them on. Tur News wishes to retract a statement made in the last issue to the effect that May Day would lose a thousand dollars if it rained on the dates set for the féte. All and more than all the possible loss is COV- ered by insurance. Postponement an- nouncements are in the press and will, be prominently posted in all the cities in case May 12th should be substituted for either the 9th or 10th. Contracts and tickets allow for this possible postponement; and in fact May Day makes a profit in case of rain, since insurance more than covers loss in gate receipts. If a bad shower comes up, however, the chaotic rout to get the audience to shelter, the costumes to safety and the hounds, horses, «pheasants, lambs, chickens, the pig, the donkey, not to speak of-the Dragon, and_all the rest of the ani: mal kingdom of Elizabeth’s Age, to no one knows where, will most thoroughly devas: tate the entire personnel of the festival “A sight to dream of, not to tell!” Each soft sunny day that goes by now, bringing out the Forsythia and over-taxing the bulbs, seems. a tantalizing example of what the weather has no intention of doing three weeks hence. . Costume work down at East House goes on with usual intensity, and, we must say increasing fascination. The rich and splen did stuffs made, by devious processes, from stuffs neither rich nor splendid, are covetec by all who behold them; and more pe destrian work goes a-begging while under- graduates blow inks’ and dyes furiously through fixators, and stencil lions rampant on an azure field? Great. rows of trophies for the captives in Alexander and Cam- paspe are being repainted by the committee for properties, and just now a gay and charmingly colored pavilion for Robin Hood’s merry-men is being mapped out and constructed. All expect the appearance of the long-desired, long-awaited Ass’s head for the Midsummer Night’s Dream. A sturdy box with padlock has been already made for his reception, where he will stay safe for future May Days. The Dragon has two new stories of teeth, or rather, tusks, his feet and nether parts are truly resplendent and terrifying, and he whiffles crimson through his nostrils. Transforma- tions at East House are rapid. One morn- ing the glass bust of a be-wigged Lady was seen in a hairdresser’s front window in the village: that afternoon it was surmounted by a trial helmet made of glue and news- paper, and Minerva herself, as Olympic ‘in her own line as Taylor’s Juno, surveyed her latest realms with pride. : : NEWS IN BRIEF Basketball, played out of doors with boys’ rules, began this. week. The practices, how- ever, wl be irregular this -year as fhe not inter»*re with May Day rehearsals. — CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION . REVISES CONSTITUTION By New Arrangement, Underclassmen Have More Prominence on Board A’ revision of the Constitution of the Christian Association was: made at a meet- ing last Wednesday. As it stands now, said Kathleen Gallwey, 24, President, the Board consistyof a pres- ident and vice-president, from the Senior class and two Senior members, a treasurer from the Junior class and two Junior mem- bers,'a secretary from the Sophomore class, one Freshman member, and two general members, nearly always a Senior and a Junior. This meansgthat the present Board is run. by upper classmen. The revised constitution provides for the same number of members from the Senior and Junior class, but calls for a secretary and two mg¢mbers from the Sophomore* class, one Freshman member and one. Grad- uate member. PHILADELPHIA music peueipai TO POPULARIZE GOOD MUSIC A Philadelphia Music Festival will be held for the first time ine the Arena on the evenings of May 1, 2 and 3. Famous opera singerS™have been engaged .in addi- tion to a large orchestra of Philadelphia musicians and a thorus of over a thousand voices. The mission of the Festival is to “make good music popular. and popular music good.” es There will be an “Opera Night,” a “Wag- ner Night,” and a “Concert Night.” On “Opera Night” Rose Ponselle and Gio- vanni Martinelli, Both leading members of the Metropolitan Opera Company, will render selections, assisted by the orchestra and the chorus. The following night Emma Kruger, Kathryn Mesle and Paul Althouse will sing .Wagnerian music. On Saturday evening, which is “Concert Night,” "Olga Samaroff, said to be the greatest living human pianist, and Nina Morgana, are on the prggram., = Tickets’ are on sale at Conway’s, 217 South Broad-Street, Philadelphia, and may be had from $2.75 up, for the series. DANCE GIVEN FOR BATES HOUSE FIRST SINCE MUMPS RULE An informal dance was held for the |’ benefit of Bates House in: the gymnasium, Saturday night. The party was a success both in fact that it was much enjoyed and that it succeeded in clearing $24.45. Janet Seeley '27 and Eleanor Morris ’27 were in charge of the pretzels, which tempted many, especially those who came in from early picnic suppers, while the punch made and served by Ellen Haines ’27, Elizabeth Nor- ton ’27 and Elizabeth Cunningham '27, was refreshing to many. The music was sup- plied by a Freshman orchestra which played unflaggingly until five minutes of ten on the eager entreaties of the guests. SELF-GOVERNMENT PASSES NEW RULES AT MEETING < CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 after writing her destination. Registration could not prevent any of these things from happening. - : The motion that election rules should be amended to read that straw votes shall be taken in all classes for their members of the Executive Board and that a quorum must be present at such straw votes was made by E. Pearson, ’24, and passed unani- mously. It was agreed that since ‘such votes are customary, they might as well be included in the rules, and if they are to stand for the opinion of the class it is only fair that a quorum should be present. Clause 3, of Resolution X¥,*which reads, “The Association does not allow its mem- bers to use fermented beverages except for medicinal purposes,” was omitted from the Constitution. N. Hough, '25, pointed out that the board cannot enforce the rule as it stands now. Usually no action was taken when people reported drinking cock- tails in private houses. The incoming board will work on a resolution that liquor shall not be used on the campus. ‘CLAELIN i. Oxfords 1107 1606 Philadelphia - Long-Wear A smart oxford in tan scotch grain leather z with damp proof sole » 512 SO. Chestnut 2 To Europe | j for °125 B gnc can be done. At our $125 rate a crossing actually costs less than a stay at a summer resort. And what a different sort of a, vacation you'll have! 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Ask for a copy of * “When It Happens in Europe” which tells just when and where the interesting events of the Euro- : pean season take place, also“Your ~~ Trip to Europe” and “Comfort in Second Class.” : AMERICAN LINE > Jina dala 2 REDSTAR LINE | ENTERNATIONAL MERCANTILE ARINE COMPANY ~ 1319 WALNUT STREET, PHILADELPHIA or any authorized steamship agent A. Woodworth, ’25, moved that proctors be chosen for two weeks time at the discre: tion of the Hall Presidents. It was felt that a proctor serving for two weeks was more efficient than one serving for 2 shorter term, because ‘one week scarcely gives time to realize or discharge efficiently the duties of proctoring; and that proctors chosen according to alphabetical orde: were often useless: The Hall President's discretion. would therefore be a better means of choosing people for this office The motion was carried unanimously. It was moved by L. Barber, ’25, and carried that students, who are’ proctored more than Once in.an evening must sign on a slip: provided by the Hall President: ‘that in case of continued infraction of the quiet hour rules the Executive Board be empowered to impose fines. So far, in cases of infraction of this rule there has been no penalty, other than the two ex- trémes of gentle remonstrance from the Hall President and the reprimand, which has consequences out of proportion to the offense. :