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Western Carolinian Volume 14 Number 06

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  • SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 1947 THE WESTERN CAROLINIAN PAGE THREE Dr. Dann Gives Lecture-Recital Dr. Arnold Dann, noted organist of the All Soul's church, Asheville, and well known lecturer, gave an all-Chopin concert-lecture in Hoey auditorium, Tuesday evening, January 16. In spite of the small audience, jnd a cold auditorium, Dr. Dann's performance and interpretation of the music of Chopin was outstanding. His talk was enlightening and enjoyable to the very end. Before he began the printed program, Dr. Dann played the first movement of the Mozart Sonata I "to show the influence of former composers on the work of Chopin," he said. Then he gave his all- Chopin program, which included: Mazurka in A Minor, three impromptus, Prelude in D flat major, two waltzes, Nocture in F minor and The Maiden's Wish. For encores he played "Caprice" by Bridges, which he said "would show the influence of Chopin on later-day composers", and "Scotch Dance" by Beethoven. Dr. Dann said that his lecture was prompted by the recent movie on the life of Chopin, '"A Song To Remember." "Madame George Sand was a rather large person; not good looking, of dominating personality, kind and considerate—a character completely beyond the grasp of Hollywood's Merle Oberon, who played the part of Madame Sand in the picture," he said. Other contradictions he pointed out in the film were that Chopin's childhood life was very gay and happy. He grew up the idol of all Warsaw and left Poland of his own accord to make his way in the world, but to the very end of his life he was always surrounded by friends, music and gaiety. Nor was there ever, he said, the relationship between Chopin and George Sand that was suggested by the picture. Dr. Dann said that although Chopin's output of music was rather limited and he would probably never be ranked with the first- THE GRILL Complete Restaurant And Fountain Service Jimmie Galther, Prop. 34 Broadway BREVARD, N. C. BELK'S Department Store "Home Of Better Values" Phone 278 SYLVA, N. C. REV. RICHEY WILL (Continued From Page One) Christian Federation for a universal day of prayer for students on February 16, in connection with our own religious program. In preparation for Religious Emphasis Week, questionnaires were distributed in chapel October 10, 1946; these contained three questions. The results were as follows: of 333 students who voted, 298 approved of Religious Emphasis week; 35 opposed; 180 plan to participate in the program; 125 do not plan to participate; 54 participated last year; and 28 did not designate either way. Catamounts Lose To Pioneers 52-50 Western Carolina Catamounts were defeated by the Tusculum Pioneers 52-50 in one of the most exciting battles ever staged in Breese gymnasium, Monday night, January 13th. The lead changed hands 12 times during the game. Jim Gudger was high scorer for the Catamounts with 18 points and Jones of Tusculum caged 17. Lineups: WCTC (50) Tusculum (52) Rice, f (4) Jones, f (17) Olsen, f (13) Lady, f (5) Gudger, c (18) Waddell, c (16) Robertson, g (0) Self, g (2) Barnhorst, g (5) Whitaker, g (4) Subs: W.C.T.C. Silcox, Tate (4) Loy (1) McGinn (2) Pressley (3). Tusculum, Cator (6) White (2). Catamounts Level N.G.S. College 52-30 The Catamounts turned in their best performance of the season by leveling the North Georgia State College cagers 52-30, Friday night, January 17th. This was the second meeting of both teams. After edging out a 4140 victory here a few weeks ago, the McDonald men completely outclassed the North Georgians on their home court. The Cats got off to a 244 lead in the first period, which was never seriously threatened throughout the contest. Jim Gudger led the Catamounts attack, cageing 23 points. Barnhorst and McGinn also figured in the scoring and showed adroit passing and outstanding defensive blackboard work. Carpenter-Darnell Announce Marriage Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Carpenter have announced the marriage of their daughter, Miss Louise Carpenter, to Jack Darnell, son of Mrs. Lex Darnell and the late Mr. Darnell, Dillard, Ga., Dec. 2. The wedding took place in the Methodist parsonage of Dillard with the Rev. Barch Fanning officiating. The bride wore an aqua suit with black accesroies. Her corsage was pink rose buds. Mrs. Darnell is a graduate of the Franklin High school and for the past two years has attended Western Carolina Teachers college. Mr. Darnell is a graduate of Raven Gap high school and served in the U. S. Navy for three years. Immediately following the ceremony, they left on a wedding trip Seminar Meeting Held At Taff's The English Seminar meeting was held at Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Taff's, January 13, with Mr. Deans serving as host. Faculty members present were Dean and Mrs. W. E. Bird, Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Taff, Mrs. Carl Killian, Miss McAdams, Miss Tyree, Mr. Chrisman, Mr. Deans and Mrs. Buchanan. Miss McAdams read a paper on Latin Vernacular Literature during the Middle Ages. This is the Authourian legend by the French and German. The Seminal will meet next with Mrs. Buchanan. She will review Chanson de Rolande. to Atlanta, Ga. They will make their home in Dillard. PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS VELTS CAFE Home Of Good Food Sylva Phone 32 SOSSAMON FURNITURE COMPANY "Everything For Your Home" Sylva, North Carolina Jewelry Music More than 2,400 automobiles were delivered to disabled veterans during November, compared with 1,005 during October. At the end of September, the first month the program was in effect, 48 vehicles were delivered and paid for by VA. line composers such as Bach, Beethoven and Mozart, he would, nevertheless, most certainly always be considered with the immortals of music. "You Always Save At BJELK'l OF ASHEVILLE HALE'S THE STORE FOR WOMEN Sylva, N. C. 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