LIGHTS .... ACTION •••• GRAND OPERA by Florence Bowser the' paper giving the Devil his soul. Me­ The third act exhibits Marguerite in Faust is victorious, leaving Valentine Celebrating 25 years of grand operas, phistopheles hands his victim a cup and a garden receiving from Siebel flowers to fall farally to the ground. Mar­ the Music Department of Xavier pre­ Faust drinks of it; after which he is im­ which fade, but when he dips his fingers guerite appears in time to hear her sents Gounod's opera UPaust." This mediately transformed into a young in holy water the bouquet becomes fresh. brother's dying curse. stupendous production is scheduled for man, eager to find Marguerite, the beau­ When Siebel leaves, Mephistopheles In the final act Matguerite, who is the 21st and 22nd of November, 1958. tiful maiden promised him. plants jewels nearby in behalf of Faust. now declared insane, has been put in uFausr," the five-act opera of Charles The second act opens with a gay fes­ Soon Marguerite sees the jewels and prison. Faust begs her to let him save Gounod, is founded on Goethe's story of tival gathering in front of a city tavern. forgets about the flowers given her by her. She refuses his offer and prays for an aged doctor who so ld his soul for In the crowd is Valentine, Marguerite's Siebe l. Faust appears, and he and Mar­ forgiveness for Faust and herself. The youth and We I~ve of a beautiful woman. brother, preparing to leave for war. He guerite confess love to each other. prison walls fade away, and Marguerite The rising curtain shows old Dr. is sad in thar he has to leave his sister Act Four shows Marguerite at her is transported to heaven. Filled with des­ Faust in his laboratory engaged in unprotected. Siebel, Marguerire's friend spinning wheel awaiting the return of pair Faust asks God's forgiveness; as he thoughts of youth, for his life had been promises to protecr her from harm. her beloved Faust. Siebel enters and prays, an angel's sword protects him spent in study and research. Suddenly Mephisropheles appears to the group threatens to avenge Marguerite in her from Memphistopheles. End. appears a figure in red-the figure of and predicts that Valentine will some­ dishonor. Marguerite then departs to The above paragraphs have given you Mephistopheles (the Devil) who offers day be killed in a duel and that all the chutch to pray. The chorus of re­ a Story in print only. You haven't seen Dr. Faust youth and pleasures if he will flowers given to Marguerire from Siebel turning soldiers is heard; Siebel goes to the dynamic role portrayals, the colorful sign over to him his soul after death. will wirher. Mephistopheles is then greet Valentine. Faust and Mephisto· costumes and scenery; nor have you Mephistopheles shows Faust a picture joined by Fausr, who is anxious to meet pheles appear and cause Valentine to heard the exceptional musical portion of of the beautiful maiden tbat is to become Marguerite. He addresses her and offers become angry, resulting in the predicted the thrilling musical drama. Do justice his love; without hesitancy Faust signs her his arm, but be is refused. duel between Faust and Valentine. to yourself by attending. XU Studen,t Committee Has The Xavier Herald Cooperative Govt. Status "ALL-CATHOLIC"-TWENTY-SIX YEARS-1932-1958 by William Van Buren "PUBLICATION OF DISTINCTION"-1954-1958 On September 24, 1958, the Feast of Our Lady of Ransom, the Committee on Student Activities became the Student Council of Vol. XXXII XAVIER UNIVERSITY, NEW ORLEANS, LA., OCTOBER. 1958 No. 10 the Cooperative Student Government of Xavier. It was only a year ago that the administration expressed Xavier Casts a desire that such a goal be realized. Faculty At the 1957-1958 opening convoca· Opera "Faust" tion Sister M. j osephina, president of Appointments Xavier University voiced her interest The Department of Music will and pleasure in the motto selected for mark its 25th annual season of grand New appointments to the faculty bst school session: "1957-1958: A opera with a gala production of and staff of Xavier University were Year of Achievemenr." Gounod's "Faust" on November 21 announced by Sr. M. josephina, The crowning moment of the and 22. An outstanding group of top· S.B.S., President of the University. school year 1958.1959 was in evi. ranking professionals will coach and dence as the members of the direcr the performance. The depart· The new appointments and their newly recognized Student Coun. mene is proud to announce bass· departments were: the Rev. Timothy cil of the Cooperative Student baritone Norman Treigle of the H olland, S.S.j., Ph.D., who is reo Govetnment of Xavier University New York City Opera Company as placing Rev. Cornelius S. Sullivan, marched rank and file with the coach and impersonator of the S.S.j., as University Chaplain. Fr. administrative heads. Along with thrilling role of Mephistopheles. H olland will also teach in the De· their fellow Xavierites, the Coun. Annaud Aganinni, famed stage direc- partment of PhiJosophy and The· ROGET ADDRESSES STUDENT BODY cil heard the President make the tor. will lend his magic touch to the ology. Sr. M. Maris Stella, S.B.S., ~:----:----;;~--~:------;;------: __ official announcement, that the staging of the production, and James has be,n appointed Ch,inn,n of the XavI"er Enrollment for 1958-59 old CSA be known and duly Yestadt will have under his capable Department of Education, a post revered as the SCCSGX. This direction the chorus and orchestra. left vacant by the reecm death of emolument resulted from the The Carmen Mr. Wilber Roget, in the personage 1933 and is this year celebrating his promotion of Catholic activity; enter· Miss Debria Brown. brilliant of the student body received the Silver jubilee. He studied and reo prise and service to the school and its mezzo-soprano and 1958 graduate of black. robe and gavel, a ritual sym· ceived his Master's at Catholic Uni· community; editorial content, indud· Xavier University of New Orleans, bolic of the esteem now accorded the versity and did extended work at ing editorials, news and feature cover· has been signed by the Ciry Center Student Government. In his new Fordham and the University of Paris. age; physical appearance; typo- Opera Company of New York to capacity as President and SCCSGX, The new Chaplain has spent the graphy, layou t and design; uni· make her professional debut as Car. Mr. Roget reminded the students that greater part of eighteen years prepar· fonnity and consistency of style; men in the opera, "Carmen." The "with the acceptance of honor there ing young men for the priesthood, at headline construction and accuracy, opera is to be presented in New is corresponding responsibility." St. joseph's Seminary in Washington. and the application of art to news York on October: 25, 1958. Miss His last assignmenr was professor of and features. The Herald received Brown. the daughter of Rev. and not be new to Miss Brown for she has Theology and Philosophy at Catholic the ratings of excellent in all seven Mrs. Bennett G. Brown of New performed in opera productions at University and, is teaching the same categories. Orleans, is a 1958 graduate of the Xavier, singing such leading roles as here at Xavier. FATHBR HOLLAND Xavier University Music Depart· Lola in "CavaUeria Rusticana"j When asked hi5 opinion of Xavier, FLASH! ment. She is well known by New Harja in "The Bartered Bride"; Fr. Holland said, "I can sum it up aU that Mother Katharine had in MISS XAVIER __Lynn Dam Orleans music lovers fot her stirring Orseo in the opera of tbat name; in two words-Tremendously impress· mind when she established the Uni· 1st Maid __ jacqueline Evans roles in Xavier University musical Mougali in Dr. Came ron White's ed." He further stated that the stu­ versity; the students are very devout 2nd Maid ___ Charmaine LeCesne Drograms during her four years of opera of uQuanga"i Amneris in dents are personable, very intelligent Catholics, eager to learn and anxious 3rd Maid ___ _ Barbara A. Keves college study. ((Aida"; Cherub ina in l"The Mar· and a credit to and a fulfillment of to give their best at aU times. 4th Maid Juanita B~tz Appearing on the opera stage will (Continued on page 8, col. 3)