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This News Article is brought to you for free and open access by the The Anchor: 1950-1959 at Hope College Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Anchor: 1959 by an authorized administrator of Hope College Digital Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Amahl, Messiah Monday Christmas portions of Handel's ''Messiah" and Gian- understand why at least some Carlo Menotti's opera "Amahl and the Night Visitors" of these gifts are not to be be- will be featured in an unusual Christmas program De- stowed upon her own child who cember 14 in the Holland Civic Center. The program will is so poor and sickly. begin at 8:00 P.M. and admission will be $1.50 for adults Under cover of darkness, and $1.00 for students. while the Three Kings are a- Although this is the first performance of the "Amahl" at Hope sleep, she steals some of the College, it has been seen and heard by millions every Yule-tide gold from them .... and is season for the past nine years over the coast-to-coast network of caught red-handed. When she the National Broadcasting Company. explains to the Three Kings • • * that she needs this gold to feed The following gives a brief synopsis of the story of "Amahl her starving child, she is read- and the Night Visitors." ily forgiven. Somewhere in the world lives a little crippled shepherd called With great tenderness they Amahl, with his mother, an impoverished widow. Nothing is left try to explain to her who this THE THREE KINGS to them of the little they ever had, and they are now faced with newborn child is and how much resume their journey. Amahl begs his mother to let him join hunger and cold in their empty house. he needs the love of every them, and he is finally allowed to follow the Kings to Bethlehem human being to build his com- to adore and give thanks to the Christ Child. Three Wise Men, on their way ing kingdom. • » • to Bethlehem, stopped at the hut * t- » The morning after its premier on December 24, 1951, the and ask to be taken in for the Touched by their word, the rising start of the young Menotti had settled itself unshakeably night. Amahl and his mother poor widow not only gives back in the firmament of the great composers. welcome them as well as they the stolen gold, but wishes she Typical of the lauditory remarks by the press was the follow- can, and are much astonished could add a gift of her own. ing by Olin Downes in the New York Times, "Mr. Menotti has at the splendor of their robes Little Amahl comes to her with rare art, produced a work that few indeed could have seen and the wealth of gifts they are rescue. He impulsively hands and heard save through blurred eyes and with emotions that were carrying with them. to the Three Kings his wooden not easy to conceal." When Amahl's mother real- crutch, his most precious poses- t- » izes that the Three Kings are sion which he himself made, and The soloists, who will perform in both the "Messiah" and looking for a newborn babe and in doing so he is miraculously "Amahl", include Rosemary Kuhlman, Kirk Jordan, Andrew Mc that the expensive gifts are all cured of his lameness. Kinnley, David Aiken, and Leon Ishler. Of the soloists the New destined for him, she becomes As dawn appears in the sky, York Herald Tribune said: "The singers sang and acted with a perfection that only faith could have inspired." AMAHL bitter and envious. She cannot the Three Kings make ready to HOPE COLLEGE ANCHOR
LXXII—10 Hope College — Holland, Michigan December 11,1959
66 Hope Students Going East On Chartered Plane Next Friday, sixty-six Hope the flight. College students will board a Original plans to charter a plane for a flight to their homes one-hundred passenger plan e in the East. did not materialize and the The plane, a DC4, will take school proceeded to obtain this off from Grand Rapids Airport plane from Miami Airlines of at '2 o'clock in the afternoon and North Carolina. The remaining will land at La Guardia Airport Eastern students must either in New York City at about 0 take the student train or find o'clock the same day. other means of transportation The round trip fare is $59.51. home. Each passenger will be This is the first year the mm allowed a maximum of fifty school has attempted to charter pounds of luggage, ten a plane and subsequently start- pounds more than on an un- ed too late to get their first chartered flight. A compli- choice. In the future they will mentary meal of sand- start in the early Spring so that wiches, rolls, coflfee, tea, they will be able to accommo- etc. will be served during date everyone. Getting into the spirit of Christmas are Avon Kuizenga, Greg Bryson, Bud Martin, Steve Middernacht and Barb Phillipsen. This is in preparation for the Vesper Services held Sunday, December 6. Restate Policy Concerning Pix—Hale Women's Dress Rules All - College Christmas "Holiday Dreams" is the many of the students and As a result of girls asking time and because of the inform- ing informal clothes to Satur- theme of this year's W.A.L. faculty. permission to wear informal ality of the noonday meal, the day lunch became a question of clothes to Saturday cafeteria women of the college asked per- wearing informal clothing at Christmas party to be held To further the holiday lunches, the college deans re- mission to wear informal cloth- any time. on December 16. The event, spirit four or five groups stated and expanded the policy ing to Saturday lunch. When the deans met prior to sponsored this year jointly of carollers will leave Car- negie gym after the pro- concerning dress. The women felt that such a Thanksgiving vacation to con- by the Student Council and gram is finished and after The restated policy does not minor change would be to the sider the issue, they had no stu- U the W.A.L., will be com- spreading holiday cheer allow informal clothing at Sat- advantage of all concerned. dent representation at the meet- pletely different than it has urday lunch. Under the leadership of some ing, according to Dr. Vander around town they will re- been previously. Also, the restated policy does senior women, the proposed Lugt. turn again to the gym for not permit the wearing of in- change was brought before wo- The only published feeling Starting with a "sumptu- hot chocolate and dough- formal clothing in the library men's House Board. From here, was expressed through the AN- ous feast" of turkey and all nuts. on Saturday. the change was taken over by CHOR about the policy in gen- the trimmings for boarding The three chairmen who History of Problem the deans. eral and not the policy in spe- students, there will be a are responsible for this Students began questioning Issue Confused cific. program after dinner for event, are Marge Kempers, the policy concerning dress at However, during this time the According to a notice sent all everyone in Carnegie gym- Nancy Guldenschu, and the beginning of the semester " issue lost its meaning as many women's dorms by Miss Reev- nasium. There will be no Janet Rietveld. In charge when the former family style people began to misinterpret erts, dean of women, the policy charge for this and one can of the program is Lynn luncheon was changed to cafe- the action. affects both weekday and week- come with or without a Prakken; refreshments, Jan teria luncheon. Thus by the time the college end dress. date. An hour of varied Lincoln; and carollers, John Because of the new luncheon deans met, the question of wear- (Cont'd on page 2) talent will be provided by Kleinheksel. Page Two HOPE COLLEGE ANCHOR December 11, 1959 Rosand Life In The Quad Plays Practical Jokes Increase Concert As Vacation Period Nears by Elsie Law It's two o'clock in the morn- due to be handed in before Internationally acclaimed as ing. leaving. one of the most outstanding of All of a sudden you awake The horrible fact is no one the younger concert violinists, with a start. Something is tick- can study. So to release the Mr. Aaron Rosand gave his re- ing quite loud. tension the practical jokes be- cital at 8:00 p.m., December 10, Now why would anyone set a gin and the dorm parties in- 1959 at the Holland Civic Cen- time bomb outside your door. crease. ter under the auspices of the You tiptoe quietly outside. However, we must have hope. Holand Civic Music Association. Lo and behold, there are about Look into the past. Each year, Mr. Rosand was bom in Ham- a million alarm clocks outside departure day comes and we mond, Indiana; and received his the door. find students packed and ready musical training under the guid- Checking more closely you to go. Everything got done or ance of Leon Sametivi, and at discover that they are set to at least almost done. the Curtis Institute under Ef- ring at different times. Those that have used all ram Zimbalist. How clever! Sleepily you their cuts await anxiously He has appeared throughout move them on to the next door. for Dr. Lubbers' annual the United States in recitals The next night you walk Chapel Christmas talk. Will and as guest soloist with major into your rooms and dis- he dismiss classes or won't orchestras under such conduc- cover that all your furni- he? tors as Thor Johnson, William ture is gone. But whether he does and you Steinberg, Efrem Kurtz, Alex- Also your clothes, bulle- leave at 8:00 or he doesn't and ander Hilsberg, Walter Hendl, tin board pictures, desk you leave at 11:00, vacation Fabien Sevitzky and Thomas lamps, towers — the works! arrives eventually again. Scherman. Two hours later you have So keep up your courage and Mr. Rosand has also perform- recovered all lost articles look forward to a Merry Christ- ed in the leading cities of Eur- from various rooms, as well mas and a Happy New Year. ope and the Orient, and re- The finishing touches are put to the chapel decorations. as the shower. Pix—Hale turned to the United States this What is this madness? Has season for an extensive concert everybody lost their minds ? tour. Announce Chonges To Occur Well not exactly but it's only Plan The pieces which were played sixteen days 'til Christmas, by him in this recital were: Ern- gang, and then we're home for For 1960 College Sing the holidays. est Bloch's "Sonata"; Giuseppe Ski Tartini's "Sonata in G Minor"; Plans are underway for the last minute rehearsal, as each Planes, trains, cars, horse 'n' Claude Debussy's "La plus que All-College Sing to be held on society will regulate its own buggy, rollerskates and bikes lente"; George Gershwin-Hei- March 12, 1960 in the Civic practice time. are heading to all points south, Trip fetz's "It Ain't Necessarily So"; Center. Toward the end of the two west, north and east. The "Y" Social Activities Valle-Heifetz's "Ao Pe da Fog- Working from a recommenda- month practice period the camp- But wait, before cheering. Commission is planning its sec- uiera"; Karol Szymanowski's tion made by a 1959 Sing evalu- us facilities will be scheduled Think! Seven days and a ond annual weekend Ski Trip to "Chant de Roxanne"; Jean Si- ation committee and recently so that all of the societies will million things to do yet; an Kalkaska January 23-25. Jim belius's "Humoresque 11"; Peter passed by the Student Council, have an equal opportunity to exam for every class, six Stringer, chairman of the com- I. Tschaikowsky's" None But the this year's planning committee put on the finishing touches. term papers and hundreds mission, announced plans for Lonely Heart"; and Pablo Sara- is considering several changes. In place of the 100% required of pages of outside reading the event at last Tuesday nights sate-Rosand's "Carmen Fanta- attendance will be a 75% re- "Y" meeting in the chapel. sie." In 1959, an experimental year, quired attendance within each the Sing, a program given by society. Members of the commis- An artist who fully under- the sororities and fraternities in Women's Dress sion viewed a move con- stands what it means to con- the presentation of a song, was Each society will soon choose (Cont'd from page 1) cerning s k i opportunities, front simultaneously a great held on a non-competitive basis. the director and accompanist which also gave some point- New Policy composition and a critical aud- Also 100% membership attend- and will have until the first ers on how to ski. "On week days, the wearing ience, Mr. Rosand has received ance was required for each or- week after vacation to choose In addition to skiing, students of bermudas, slacks, and jeans enthusiastic notices wherever he ganization for participation. a song. From that time, until will also be able to enjoy the will be confined to students's has performed. The All College Sing will, as March 12 will be the rehearsal skating and tobogganing facili- in past years, be competitive in period. rooms, laundry rooms, partici- ties. Another feature will be pating in sports, beach parties, SCRIPTEASC SOLUTION 1960. The rehearsal period how- Serving as general chairmen the evening parties. etc. IV HO BQESnB U\N\I I L A V r\ ever, will be two months, rather for this annual event are Wally Lists are now posted in "On Saturdays until the din- HA R ••nB n O A L than the two weeks in previous Van Buren and Adina Yonan. the dormitories for students ner hour students will be free OV B m ass s A N D years. It is hoped that this will Mr. Roger Rietberg is the fac- to indicate their desires to aas Q B B / £ eliminate some of the strain of ulty advisor. to wear them on and off campus attend. Bus transportation Eld SB S A A/ except in dormitory lounges, the at $3.75 will be provided if llS QQSl dining halls (permitted for Sat- enough students desire this QHHHQS as A R E R FOR YOUR EVERY DRUG STORE NEED RELY ON urday breakfast), the classroom service. This amount will SEIGSSB • K A L E buildings and the library. be in addition to the $14.00 OFFMftl•ESS H Y M B HANSEN'S "However, on Saturdays stu- fee for the rest of the f±ER_W\•a s R A • • dents wearing bermudas or £ V BRU L MP E weekend. msa\P slacks may go to the library to The trip, which will take aau Ft / /V A S 'The Friendly Store" Phone EX 2-3116 return or draw books or go to aIRMsmaa a / A/A T B place during the days between Van Raalte to take care of mat- first and second semesters, will ters of business, provided they provide relaxation after finals, ••*«•••«»*••••«••>••«««**,* *,* •• ••« « »,v• * •, •» •«•* #,• ».• •%«• »,•« • ••> •>#.• « ».v• • • « • do not linger." and recreation before the new WESTRATE'S When the new policy concern- semester begins. It will fulfill SUPERIOR ing dress was posted last week one of the purposes of "Y" also, LADIES WEARING APPAREL in the dorms regarding dress, in that the organization seeks SPORT STORE 15 West 8th Street Holland the women on campus were sur- to unify the mind, spirit, and prised at the changes. the body. prrr • % Table Tennis • • **¥¥*¥!••••••frrrwrl • We Keep "Hope College" Sweet • • 0 Sweat Sox • • Western Michigan's • — FABIANO'S — • % Tennis • • ICE CREAM — CANDY — SALTED NUTS — FRUITS ; GREETING CARD I • 26 W. 8th St. # Golf • Holland • CENTER % Basketball Featuring
% Archery "HALLMARK CARDS" HUNGRY...? % Skating The Koffee Kletz HOLLAND % Trophies IS READY TO SERVE YOU I These Attractions OFFICE Holland's OUTFITTERS SOUPS — HAMBURGS — CHEESE SANDWICHES £ STATIONERS Athletic ; BARBECUES — CHEESEBURGERS — HOT CHOCOLATE i Downtown — Next to Penney's Headquarters PIE & CAKE — SOFT DRINKS & SUNDAES SAVE 20V. ON ALL PORTABLE TYPEWRITERS RENTAL TYPEWRITERS AT OUR ROLLS & COFFEE i River Avenue Store — Next to 7-Up Co.
HJUU | December 11, 1959 HOPE COLLEGE ANCHOR Page Three Biology Majors Doing Individual Research by Bob Marshall Paul Fell, a senior, also spent This past summer, and at the the summer in the biology de- present time, some students of partment by studying the histo- logy of the mouse. the Hope College biology de- partment have been engaged in This entailed making micro- "special problems" work. This scopic sections of the animal's organs, a process in which it is method, often used in the sci- necessary to dissect, fix, paraf- ences to augment the classroom fin imbed, section and stain the learning, presents a situation in hundreds of specimens used. which the student is involved in Paul's total work for the sum- practical application of his pre- mer resulted in over four hun- vious knowledge. dred microscopic slides. \ / • Robert S. Marshall, a senior, 1 A junior, Fred Vande Vusse, WmWmgsSm was engaged during June, July a part time employee of the and August in the research, Michigan Department of Con- "Effects of Mammalian Hor- servation, is engaged during the mones on Protozoa." His proj- present fall semester in a para- ect was supervised by Dr. Phil- sitological study of the Canada lip Crook. Goose. This work exposed Paramecia His effort has been in the di- to insulin. The effect on their rection of investigation of the stored starch content and their microfilaria! infection of the Nitrogen content was noted. goose. Paul Fell, Fred Vande Vusse, This area of altered physiology The microfilaria is a micro- and Bob Marshall discuss^ their is being investigated in seeking scopic round worm that invades research projects. causes and controls of cancer. the blood stream of the birds. McGoldrick Reports Photo—Crook, Vande Vusse Recent Hope Grad Begins Christmas Changes Outward Campus Appearance "Deck the hall with boughs of holly, fa, la, la, Dorm parties, room parties and favors from Second Year In Japan la, la, la, la, la, la. Tis the season to be jolly, fa, "secret pals" will be common occurrences next "Another school term begun. Imagine my surprise to have la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la!" week. What a surprise to walk into your room And with it another year in to speak! And the thing that AS MOST OF YOU PROBABLY have notic- and find your bed made or a piece of gum or Japan — how impossible it made it worse was that it was ed, the change that has overcome Hope's campus candy on the desk. "I wonder who my secret pal seems. translated so that everyone has been tremendous. Christmas is in the air and is?" I feel that I have lived a life- could understand it!" excitement reigns supreme. Holly, Christmas DON'T FORGET THE WAL Christmas Party time in one year; on the other * » • trees with brightly colored ornaments, Santa to be held in the gym on Dec. 16. For all of-you hand, many of my richest ex- "Another time," she contin- Claus faces, and even a little mistletoe is seen who enjoy Christmas Caroling a group will be periences have been in the ued, "I visited a small village in every dorm and cottage. Bells jingle and noses leaving after this party. There will also be en- months which have follewed my and met with the village council tingle as December 18 gets closer and closer. tertainment and the serving of refreshments. arrival here," writes. Miss one night and was questioned THE COLD AND SNOWY WEATHER lends Amahl and the Night Visitors and sections of Aileen McGoldrick, a 1959 grad- about everything from how we to the general atmosphere of anticipation on The Messiah will be given in the Civic Center on uate of Hope and short-term campus. "Guess what, one week from today we'll raise children in America to our Monday, Dec. 14. Tickets will be $1.00 and may missionary and teacher to views on the A bomb." be on our way home!" is the cry heard through- be purchased from the business office. Japan. • • • out the dorms. Yes, from Herkimer, New York, » » • to Modesto, California; almost everyone will be These activities provide for a fitting sendoff . . The week after that, In a recent letter to Dr. going HOME for the holidays. "added Miss McGoldrick, "I and a very Merry Christmas to all. Schrier she discussed many of spent in a comfortable cabin at the experiences that have con- Karuizawa — famous for the fronted her since her arrival in f, setting of the Crown Prince's Japan. "There has been joy, Seek The Marxist Experiment" romance. I visited the tennis sadness, routine work, and al- courts, but the Prince had bet- IRC Semester Topic ways— the 'spice' added to my ter luck at tennis than I! "The Marxist Experiment" is members from organizations life. $300,000 the topic for the International located in all parts of Western That, of course, is living in My stay there was really Relations Club this semester. Michigan will attend a full the land of the kimono, samurai, great as were the next two In Area weeks I spent at Lake Nojiri... It entails an inquiry into the day's conference here. The main and rice and bean cakes — the The "Looking Ahead with I slept, swam, ate, hiked, and nature of the Communist Sys- speaker will be Michigan's Rep- land of the rising sun." Hope Program" for 1959-1960 most of all, talked! One day we tem by the examination of resentative to the United States » » • is in full swing in the communi- went out into the mountains and social, political, economic, and Congress, Gerald R. Ford. She went on to describe the ties of Holland and Zeeland. cultural adjustments in various first Japanese wedding she had experienced the thrill of riding During the remainder of the Architects renderings can be Iron Curtain countries. ever had the privilege of at- above the clouds." semester programs on such top- • * » seen in many of the stores and In connection with this gen- tending. "Small and beautiful, ics as "Soviet Patronage of the brochures have been sent to eral theme, on September 30 the it was much like any wedding She then reported that her Arts", Russian Relations with many prospects. film "The Face of Red China," we would have in a West Casco congregation was excited about Underdevoped Nations", and was presented to all interested church with the bride wearing its new church addition; stating The goal of this campaign is "Marxist Ideology", have been a white wedding gown. ". . . it is a beautiful little build- raise $3 million for the various students and members of the planned. community. At the meeting of But the reception was quite ing now; and even has a special needs of Hope College. The The International Relations October 21, Dr. Zsiros, a new different — she changed into a room for my class. local goal for the Holland-Zee- Club is under the leadership of member of the Hope College Ron Chandler, its president; kimono and we all had a large A few new students have be- land area is $300,000. faculty, spoke largely from his and its faculty advisor. Dr. Paul dinner accompanied by speeches. gun coming, and I am so very A new library, a physics- own experience, on "Church- Fried. These were made by people at happy about that." classroom building, the cover- State Relations Behind the Iron Other officers include Vice the request of the groom. * * • sion of the old library to an Art Curtain." President, Betty Vicha; Treas- In conclusion Miss McGoldrick and Dramatics Building, an ¥* #„•'*• •> *••# #.•«,»», •» •#• *V •*,*# •• #.•#• »,*•> #, •*• V» »V •» #,•»,»#•• •» ,» » «! Perhaps the main event of urer, James MacDowell; Secre- stated that; "The cool weather Athletic Field, miscellaneous the semester will occur on Nov. tary, Justine Dakin; and His- is here, and I imagine the harv- campus improvements, and add- 7 when Hope is host to the torian, Sylvia Fisher. The or- est time at home is in full BOONE'S ed endowment funds for faculty Western Michigan Conference ganization generally meets swing. salaries are the needs that are of International Relations every second Wednesday at 4:00 This is the time for cutting CITY KITCHEN included in this fund raising Clubs. Delegations of I.R.C. P.M. in Durfee Lounge. rice here — I wish you could program. see it, as well as meet the fine A gift of $525,000 from Mr. people who call this land theirs. GOOD FOOD G. J. Van Zoeren for a new As the strong Christians here library, $1,000,000, the esti- AT PRICES YOU LIKE faithfully pray for all of you, mated share for Hope College we hope that you, too, will re- from the Stewardship Advance TO PAY member them." Fund, and $212,879 pledged by 393 sources in the community 68 East Eighth Street leaves a total of $87,121 still to be raised. THE SEERY SHOPPE JtlUUM Open 7 A.M. to 7 P.M. The 600 volunteer solicitors LINGERIE — BLOUSES — HOSIERY Dependable Jewelers for Over a Quarter Contuiy MILLINERY hope to have the entire sum Closed Only on Sundays "Your Patronage It Approclatod" raised or pledged by December 6 West Eighth Street 31 W. Ilh St. Phono EX 2-2107 17, the last of the report meet- HOUAND, MICHIGAN ings. mmmriniT"i"Tr"r""Tir'""irr""' Page Four HOPE COLLEGE ANCHOR December 11, 1959
Ediforiols Spice and Crumbs A Christmas Meditation Eliot's Play Penetrates into Question It is not really any easier to keep the trre meaning of Christ- mas here, on the campus of a church-related college in a church- Of Momentous Spiritual Significance related town, than it would be in the most hard-bitten of Madison Editor's Note: Since Mr. Jaar- which were filled with terrifying merhuizen was well suited to Avenue advertising circles. sma and Mr. Michmerhuizen imagery, despair, and, finally, his role as one of the insdiously Too often we lose sight of that fact; we are so busy decrying both appear in "Murder In the affirmation and hope. rational murdered-Knights. th^wordly commercialism around us that Christmas is gone before Cathedral," Mr. Stuart Wilson The women were especially Richard Jaarsma, also of the is reviewing the play as a guest effective in creating the atmos- murdering band, gave . . .(Oops: we have any time to pay any attention to the "real values" we columnist for the ANCHOR. phere which gives the actual almost forgot this is his home- have been so nobly defending. Thomas Steams Eliot's poetic murder scene its great impact ground). How often is not the light of Christian witness we suppose drama, Murder in the Cathedral and in their rendering of the ourselves to be spreading around us — how often is that not really is an inquiry into the Christian gory imagery and tone of utter Eliot's play is meant to be the beam in our eye that keeps us from seeing clearly whatever ideal of righteousness before wretchedness found in the lines more than an evening's enter- spoken during the killing. motes may be in our brothers' eyes? God and Man. tainment. • It is a penetrating inquiry in- It is time to turn inward, far inward, far past merely con- Archbishop Thomas B e c k e t asks: "Can sinful pride be Donna Davis and B. J. Berg- to one of the fundamental gratulating ourselves for being Islands of Truth in a Sea of Error, driven out/Only by more sin- horst appeared on the P&M Christian ideals, asking a ques- for being Calvinist, agnostic, conformist, rebel, past all our petty ful ? Can I neither act nor boards for the first time and tion of momentous spiritual ways of evading God, the niggardly little self-things that are an suffer without perdition?" both demonstrated abilities significance. which give great promise of ever-present help in time of trouble . . . This is the drama's central The perfect blend of Eliot's further success in forthcoming question and from this point, powerful poetry and sensitive Until in all the universe there is left only i and God, productions. the author sets out to discover interpretations by the cast did and in God, and in a manger a thousand and a thousand They have their work cut out an answer — an escape between prove to be more than enter- years ago, and in i, as it will be difficult for them the horns of this perplexing tainment. the Christ. Christian dilemna. to transcend Friday night's per- It was a spiritual experience —J.M. formances. — not offering a final answer, Eliot maintains that the an- but vividly raising the often swer is clear in Becket's mar- I might mention two other neglected question of pride and tyrdom. new personalities. James Mich- righteousness. Something Doesn't Like Robots I cannot agree with him. This is a mechanized society and college is like a learning When the house lights went machine, an "educated people" factory. Thoughts are crammed in up after the final scene, I was From Oberlin our heads and packed down with heavy, rapid hammer strokes. left with a feeling of bewilder- Everything is doled out. ment which almost precluded applause. Ponstein Returns To Hope Friendships are characterized by gulped conversations over This is a tribute to the mov- tense coflfee. No one has time to make a real effort to express ing and, with few exceptions, himself coherently and worse yet, no one has the time to try to sensitive interpretation of the After Year's Leave really listen. There is no time. The machine goes on grinding out play by the P&M cast. minds. Mr. Lambert J. Ponstein, pro- leave of absence. This was The auditorium's atmosphere fessor in the Department of Re- spent at Oberlin College, where People make a superficial attempt at socializing but it's hard was electrically charged with ligion and Bible, has returned he was enrolled in the Graduate going. It isn't unusual to see three or maybe four people sitting the significance of the inner to Hope College after a year's School of Theology. in a group, all talking at the same time.. No one hears anyone drama of the Archbishop's else, no one really wants to hear anyone else. death and the few seconds of While there Rev. Ponstein silence spoke more eloquently earned his Master's degree in It's just a means of self expression — a psychological outlet, of the performance's impact on Meaning Sacred Theology and New Tes- a mechanical device to blow off steam. Why be a human being the audience than the applause tament. Previously, he had re- when it's so much easier to be an automaton that uses coffee and which followed. ceived his A.B. from Hope and cigarettes instead of grease and oil. And don't forget to charge Of Opus his B.D. from Western Theolo- In fact, the applause seemed the battery on "friendship" once in a while. by Ray Ritsema gical Seminary. almost incongruous. Opus. Just what does the Everyone has had so much to say about the ticket machines word mean? Oberlin College, which is an in the chapel. Could it be that our real complaint is that those Outstanding performances Webster defines "opus" as "a independent school located some machines are a picture of ourselves, almost a reflection of our were delivered by student actors literary or artistic work of im- twenty-five miles from Cleve- way of life here? and actresses familiar to Little portance; one's greatest work." land, Ohio, is generally con- Theatre audiences. Cal Vande Just as the monitors guard the ticket machines so we are Hope College's Opus, a booklet sidered by experts to be the top- Woude, in the role of Becket, guarded by watching sentinels — the administration. Someone of approximately 65 pages, con- ranking college, academically, more than successfully met the pulls down the lever and out comes an assignment, well typed, and tains just this. in the nation. This institution, challenge of the Archbishop's it's too bad if the lever gets stuck and the mechanism gets messed Each year the students with a student enrollment of spiritual turmoil and final af- up because then you don't get any credit. Oh, and hope that the of the college enter their about 2,300, ranked first in the firmation. right number is on that ticket. best works of poetry, mus- same poll of small colleges Of special note was the de- ic, short stories, art, or which rated Hope tenth in the Anyone who saw R.U.R. or anyone who has ever read Brave livery of the Christmas sermon photography in the Opus. nation. New World or 1984, can readily see the implications on this click- to the Canterbury Women which Faculty contributions also "It is a very highly selective click sort of life — the opportunity it presents to become an auto- serves as an Interlude and make up a part of the Opus. In school. You must be in the top matic nincompoop instead of a human one. transition between the two parts previous years the Opus con- ten per cent of your graduating of the play. tained a faculty feature. Last Maybe it's just that a much needed vacation is in the offing. class to be considered for admis- year it was written on Art by Maybe we'll have a new outlook on life in the New Year. Christ- Arlene Cizek, Ruth Vander sion," stated Mr. Ponstein. Miss Wood. mas holidays do things to people. Robots don't sing carols and Meulen and Carol Buitendorp "There are no fraternities and give presents and worship God —at least they never did. deserve commendation for their Works are received for sororities. There is a terrific roles as three of the chorus of the Opus by contributions emphasis on scholarship." Robert Frost says that there is something that doesn't like a Canterbury Women. that are dropped in Opus wall. Maybe that same something doesn't like robots either. Eliot drew upon the Classic boxes placed around the Mr. Ponstein has been on the campus. Student assign- faculty of Hope College since Let's hope so! model for this device and the chorus strikingly spoke the ments, such as English his graduation from Western —J. T. emotionally charged poetic lines themes, which are consider- Theological Seminary in 1952. ed to be good writings by However, before his enrollment the class professors are also at Hope College in 1946, he turned in to the Opus. spent five years as a traveling Sharf n* CamPUg What is the purpose of Opus? salesman, six years in the It shows the students of the wholesale sea food business, and college the creative ability of four years in the Army. their fellow-classmates and pro- He also taught for a year at fessors. The booklet also gives the secondary school level be- students an incentive to write tween his college and seminarv their works for public printing. days.
HOPE COLLEGE ANCHOR Member Associate Collegiate Press
PRESS Published weekly by and for the students of Hope College except during holiday and examination periods, under the authority of the Student Council Publications Board. Entered as second class matter at the post office of Holland, Mich- igan, at a special rate of postage provided for in section 1103 of Act of Congress, October 3, 1917, and authorized October 19, 1918. December 11, 1959 HOPE COLLEGE ANCHOR Page Five A Christmas C-IMPUS cmvt Accent on Music Prayer THEY have taken You, 0 Lord, r\ Amahl And Messiah and wrapped You in tinsel. They have put a red cap on Your head. They have borne you In Civic Dec. 14 screaming down Main Street in by Greg Bryson a truck equipped with sound Months of preparation and planning have gone into making and a five-hundred watt ampli- the coming December 14 presentation of "Amahl and the Night fier. Visitors" possible. The production, featuring the original cast of Your songs, the songs announc- the annual NBC-TV Christmas performance, involves preparation ing Your coming, They have on two fronts. whipped up in a snazzy arrange- The New York group readies the program and schedules the ment for the Art Davision Trio, Diah tour, which this year takes them as far west as Amarillo, Texas; with "Sticks" Grabotski on the HOUnAH and in each community where the production is staged a local drums and Johnny ("Go-Go") Hfl Miles on the Silver sax. chorus and orchestra must be rehearsed to support the central cast. / The opera was first beamed to television audiences in 1951, THEN WHEN THEtfJttHOOH CLA$<, fOMO THEY have fashioned a crown and was such an immediate sensation that it has been repeated an- for you, not out of thorns, (for THERE WOULD BB A 7»T BBfORt CHRI^Anually. * In 1956, responding to requests from people who wished // thorns are passe) but out of VACAT/ON.., to see the opera performed in person, the original cast began to polysteene holly painted green. accept tour engagements. Your sides they have pierced Since then only one member of the original cast has been re- with W h a m m o placed; the boy soprano, like all boy sopranos, eventually became a Rockets ("The Letter to the Editor baritone. The present juvenile star, 13 year old Kirk Jordan, has Ideal Toy for the been with the group since 1956 when he was personally selected PIERCED Space Age Boy") for the role by Gian-Carlo Menotti, the composer of the opera. and Your blessed Changing Campus Attitudes ROCKETS feet they have Today, Hope College is a dy- coming, which now, due to a punctured with namic, alive, and expanding in- "misinterpretation" of the The group travels by private auto and carries its equip- aluminized stars, a product of stitution, that can have a won- Homecoming tradition, is threat- ment in a trailer. They schedule their arival sufficiently early the 3M Company. derful future. However, thisV ening to turn Homecoming in- to allow rehearsal with the local orchestras and choruses. Come with me. Lord, and let us future is largely dependant up^ to a.i educational conference After leaving Holland, the cast will make several other mid- walk through the red-and-green- on the attitude of the students, weekend. west appearances, closing their tour in Detroit on December and-yellow light-bulb streets Recently, there has been a Now, the traditional frater- 23. and see how they are preparing rath^ forboding change of at- nity initiation seems to have The fact that Gian-Carlo Menotti should write a musical for Your day. titude in many students, the suddenly become dangerous and drama centered about a crippled youngster who made a wish cause of which is easily traced. outmoded, and is being careful- and got it, is no surprise, for the composer, himself rose out ly supervised and partially of similar circumstances. THOSE? Those are carollers. First of all, after many years eliminated by the administra- Lord, braced with a couple of of being considered young men As a youth in the province of Lombardy, Italy, Menotti tion. good, stiff drinks they are and women, Hope students have was confined to a wheelchair. His strong faith led him to pray spreading Your word. No, don't now regressed to such a state of for cure, and he perhaps made a promise to create something This insulting and child-like bother them, or reveal Your childishness that we no longer beautiful in return. His tender story of the lame boy and the treatment contains frightening presence. You would only spoil even know how to dress proper- Three Wise Men seems a logical payment for such fulfillment prospects. If treated like chil- their gladness. ly. of his wish. dren, the students have only two Suddenly, our manner of dress * * » After all. Lord, you are not in has become so inappropriate alternative. tune with the Spirit of X-Mas. "Amahl and the Night Visitors" is this story, placed in a that the administration has had They can behave like children, You ask. Lord, where are the musical setting and done in English. It is a simple and beautiful to set down rules to govern our or they can become lethargic churches? Can't You see them? tale of a little crippled boy and his meeting with the Wise Men attire. and apathetic. There, with the neon crosses? as they journeyed to Bethlehem to pay homage to the Christ-Child. During the past two years, Either reaction will result in Also on the program and thus maintaining a long-standing Homecoming has been supple- a dimming of Hope's bright fu- tradition in the community, selections from Handel's "Messiah" YOU lack imagination. Lord; mented by an academic home- ture. You cannot see that behind all The main purpose of a col- will be presented in addition to the colorfully staged opera. this. You are still mentioned, lege education is to teach the » * * student how to think, not only still thought of. The special chorus which will present selections from academically, but also socially. They see You in Y's Word Handel's "Messiah" is made up of approximately 200 voices. If the student is not allowed that car, for in- A smaller group will participate as the chorus in Menotti's to think for himself outside the stance ; the one opera. Forming a nucleus of both will be the Hope College classroom, how can he be ex- with the Tri-Col- "A Summer Chapel Choir which, itself, has received national renown for pected to be able to think for or panels and the its country-wide performances. The College Chancel Choir himself inside the classroom? Automatic Fuel- Challenge" makes up the remainder of this large chorus. Injection System. Do not be too Our constructive and thought- by Don Gallo The entire group will sing the Christmas selections from harsh on us. Lord, we are doing producing have helped to make During the Christmas vaca- Hope what it is today. They the "Messiah." A smaller group of selected voices will per- our best for You. form in the opera. tion, in the midst of the snows have taught us to work together AND the children? You won- and cold winds of winter, many and be productive, and have » * * der about the children? Yes, of us will begin to formulate given us incentive and spirit. The opera "Amahl" and portions of the "Messiah" will be pre- You always loved children, plans for this coming summer. Do we now have the right to sented at the Holland Civic Center on Monday evening December didn't You? Here is the announcement of "bite the hand that has fed us," 14. The Civic Conter, rather than Dimnent Chapel, provides the They are not here; they are at an opportunity to have a unique or should we be far-sighted and necessary facilities for staging and the auditorium will more the circus, watching a fat man summer experience — one in leave well enough alone? adequately accommodate the large crowd expected to be attracted in a red suit trimmed with which you as a student will —Bruce A. Schurman by the unusual program. Tickets are now on sale. white fur, riding a chartreuse have an unlimited opportunity bicycle on a purple tight-rope; to grow intellectually, emotion- Waiting hopelessly for another ally, and spiritually. miracle at a place called Beth- You will return to school in Traditions Behind Decorating For lehem. the fall not rich financially but The tradition of decorating lightning, and evergreen The custom of kissing —Richard John Jaarsma your entire life will show forth the home for Christmas is older whose constant verdancy under the mistletoe—which the richness of your summer than science itself, in fact. To- was a symbol of immorta- is also an evergreen experience. day's brightly ornamented trees, lity. shrub—arose centuries ago Swell. So it's an overglorified the be-ribboned wreaths in win- The Christmas tree is of rel- from the rule in many coun- picture. We want summer jobs dows, the swatch of greenery atively late origin, it was noted, Classified tries that enemies became that will bring us pockets full and pine cones on the door — all dating from Germany in the reconciled at Christmas of money. Well, this article is have their origin in the legend sixteenth century, although its time. T, Ads written for those few students relating how the plants, trees derivation is thought to be in They would meet under the GIRLS — thank you for your who realize there are some val- and shrubs miraculously burst the tree of paradise that grew mistletoe branch, a symbol of wonderful response to our ad of ues more important and more into bloom on the December in the garden of Eden. rewarding than "the good old night when Christ was bom in fidelity, and swear friendship. last week. Although it may German immigrants American dollar." Bethlehem. In this fashion, the kissing cus- brought the custom to Am- take time we will try to answer And for those who are will- tom of today developed. Since wreaths were an erica and one legend relates all 57 of your replies. How- ing to accept the challenge there Christmas ornaments in Ame- early symbol of victory and that homesick Hessian sol- rica have come from all parts of ever, we would still like to hear are many places to go and many glory, their adaptation to diers erected the first jobs to fill. the world with each nationality from more of you. Remember There is a USSR Student Ex- the Christmas festival early Christmas tree in this coun- importing its own. the photo. change, camp counselor jobs in in the Christian era was a try during the Revolution- The earliest both here and a- Eric-Jack-Mike YWCA camps in Europe, Latin natural one. It was natural, ary war. broad were simple, homemade America, and the Middle East; too, to make use of holly President Franklin Pierce things common to our agricul- FOR SALE: 1958 Rambler 4-dr. and various types of mission which in pagan days was helped spread the custom in the tural past — apples, oranges, sedan. Exceptional condition. work within our own Reformed thought to afford protection ISSO's by having a Chrstmas nuts, popcorn balls and cranber- Phone EX 6-8162. Church. from witches, thunder and tree set up in the White House. ry strings. Page Six HOPE COLLEGE ANCHOR December 11, 1959
Introducing cam COMCDY Co-Captain Raymond Lee by Garry Schadwald
Co-Captain and center for the Dutch this year is Ray Ritsema a 6'7", 215 lbs. senior from Mo- menca, Illinois. Ray played his high school ball in St. Anne, W Illinois and was a stand out per- former. He came to Hope in 1956 and immediately assumed a starting Coach DeVette jjives some pointers to seniors Warren VanderHill role as a forward. and Kay Ritsema who are the co-captains of this years team. Photo—Hale HE RECEIVED ALL MIAA J&PtAM NOVUM honors in all three years here Wf DeVette Discusses Team at Hope and in his sophomore Talking about the possibili- ability in rebounding and tip- year was elected most valuable %WE HAS RUN 001 BUT W HAVE TWO FK££ THROWS. ties for a championship Bas- ping." player in the MIAA. IF W) nAKE ONi THFM WILL it AN OmTlfiE PERIOD; ketball Team, Coach Rus De- "The starting line-up is al- In the scoring column he has IF YOO MAKE BOTH OF W1 THE VICTORY CELEBRATION Vette said, "The outlook is very ways subject to change and it done quite well with a total of WILL START IMMEOIATELr; IF YOO Ml* BOTH OF THEM uncertain because of the new is the decision of whether to 1,020 points in three years. THERE'S FOUCB FROTKTION AT THE SIDE EXIT." and inexperienced players with use the smaller men in a fast whom we have to build the break or to use the bigger men team," at an interview, Thurs- and play a slower game which day after the team lost their can only be determined as we first game Wednesday evening gain experience," the coach Four WAA Delegates to Northern Michigan. commented in considering the Pointing out the major spe- starting lineup. cific weakness on the team, the With three freshmen in the Attend Conference coach said, "Rebounding will be varsity squad DeVette said, "We by Ula Oosterbaan member of a panel group which our biggest problem with a lack have potentially the best crop further analyzed and discussed of overall height and actually of freshmen since Ray and After spending the weekend the college woman as Dr. Nich- only one big man, Ray Ritsema, Warren were freshmen, in the of December 5 and 6 at Clear olson presented her. to do the work although fresh- three men, John Oosterbaan, Lake Camp attending the Ath- man, John Oosterbaan, is look- Jim Vanderhill and Jim Hulst." letic and Recreation Federation The A.R.F.M.C.W. is a ing good on the boards also." "It is the toughest schedule of Michigan College Women— federation which has a In explaining the strong we have ever had and putting Conference, the four Hope dele- membership of eleven col- points of the team DeVette an inexperienced team against gates came back full of enthu- leges and universities in pointed out, "The two men re- an experienced Calvin College siasm and new ideas. Michigan. turning from last year's start- Team so early in the season The Hope delegates were The organization announced ing line-up, the good shooting makes it even seem tougher," Sharon Neste, Barbara Gray, that there will be a play day at of Warren Vanderhill and Rits- he said in commenting on the Ellen Frink and Nancy Gulden- Western Michigan on February ema's shooting along with his schedule for this season. shuh. All the girls felt that the 27, 1960. The organization also conference was very stimulating adopted an international project © A. B.Cosmo 1959 and that some of the thoughts of an exchange of recreational SCRIPTEASE and ideas presented could and information and exhibition with should be oriented into Hope's foreign colleges and universi- Ray Ritsema •ORDl WOIU OUT WITH AOS) SPENT WAA program. ties. LAST YEAR AT GLEN EL- The theme of the confer- Hope's W.A.A. activities are LYN, 111. he was named most ALWAYS 19. PRINTING MEASURL ence, brought out by Dr. as follows; a bridge tournament 21, NATURALNESS ACROSS & MALE OR PEMALE valuable player in the Great Mary Lee Nicholson, sociol- has been set up with twelve 50. RICH METAL FABRIC 22, INCLINED TOOTHED WHEEL 25. LION Lakes Region. He is a great ogist from Wayne State women participating; volleyball MUSICAL TOYS 24, DOG SOUND UfilTIOTIVl ITOR T I 25, STUTTERING SOUND defensive rebounder and a good University, was "Tempos (suva) 57. BIBLICAL BOATS will be played one more week; PROPOSE POR OPPICE 28, BRITISH BARON AND sound player all around. 9. TIBTTAK PRI1ST 58. POET and Triggies." and basketball lists are being 13. SAMURAI SUICIDI 29. ISLAND NORTH OF liu spam JAPAN Ray is good naturally both on The thrust of the talk was put up with games beginning 15. FORKBODIRO 31. BETWEEN MARQUIS and of the court and frequently that "we always seem to have right after Christmas vacation. 16, BODY SUPPORT DOWN AND VISCOUNT 17• COVCRSTS COMPOOIT 33» BEAM exchanges jokes with the op- too much to do, too many things 16. BKOLISH RIVER 3lu STATELY TREE 20. —— JEBBIES 35. FEMALE RUFF ponents on the court. to choose from and are always 22. WARHIHO DEVICE i. INTERROGATIVE 37. GIRL SCOUT 25. 7TH GREEK LETTER PRONOUN running from one half-done 19. THE END Raymond Lee is a business RYPMA & TOPR ANTONIO 2. AMATEUR ACTOR I.0 , EMOTIONAL project to another." LAND OF THE INCAS 3. MINED MATERIAL EXCITEMENT major planning to go into busi- SHELL SERVICE II: LONO LOCK OP HAIR lu SCALP PROBLEM MONSTROSITY Dr. Nicholson also em- 30. MOLASSES CANDY 5. UNITED KINGDOM RAILROAD ness administration after grad- "Service is our Business" 3 CLOSER 6. ITS SOURCE IS LAKE phasized the use of leisure ?- WANDERS uation. He would also like to Phone EX 4-8760 36. LONG SHARP TEETH VICTORIA I TEST and just what real and cre- 38. CABBAOE-LIKE PUNT 7. WRATH T9. ECONOMICS (ABBR,) play ABV Ball. Comer 15th end River Ave. 39. LIGHT SWITCH SIGN 8. TENSES 1. COLLECTION OF ative recreation is. RSOISTERED NURSES 9. WASTE CURIOSITIES • •inniiniMiniiiniiiinnninimj VERSE 10. NORTH AFRICANS 5i52e, WRESTLING AREA Watch for this boy to have a Barbara Gray, one of Hope's SIMPLY 11. CRAZE 53. COMPASS POINT great year. official delegates, was recorder STAGE OP HIST0RI 12. MAYFLOWER PILGRIM k5b. SMALLEST STATE - 1 2 J- JT r" z—5 — rn 7o" /i 7i r WTAJ Radio Schedule 13 r MONDAY 7:00- 7:15—We the Peonle 8:00- 9:00—Mueie You Want IF H 7 9:00-10:00—Music for Moods 1 10:00-11:00—Moonlight Serenade 2/ TUESDAY 7:00- 8:00—Jazz Tone U.S.A. 2i 8:00- 9:00—Music You Want r* 9:00-10:00—Music for Moods 10:00-11:00—Stardust Rendevous IT WEDNESDAY 7:00- 8:00—WTAS—Hall of Wax ^:00- 9:00—Music You Want i}:00-10:00—Musical Caravan 10:00-11:00—Mood Indigo 39 THURSDAY 7:00- 8:00—Jazz Tone U.S.A. 8:00- 9:00—Music You Want 9:00-10:00—Swinfiringr in Hi-Fi 10:00-12:00—I'm in the Mood L • FRIDAY 4:00- 5:30—Record Survey 7:00- 8:00—Music Man a 8:00- 9:00—Tunes for Friday Evening 9:00-10:00—Albums to Think On 10:00-11:00—Music Box 11:00- 1 :00—Sleep Walker h SATURDAY 3:00- 4:00—The Cool One 4:00- 5:30—Steppin' with Steve 7:00- 8:00—Playhouse "60" Music Hall 8:00- 9:00—Curtain Call 9:00-10:00—Saturday Night Musicade 10:00-11:30—Musical Thru-way ll:
A & W ROOT BEER DRIVE IN try I Open 6:30-11:45 9 I COMPLETE BREAKFAST B O R R S DON'T DRIVE BY —DRIVE IN CATER TO HOPE STUDENTS Meal Tickets at Discount — Complete Noonday Special B O O T E R Y , ' RUSS' 5 «£ COLUMBIA PIZZA SHOP v. KRONEMEYERvS MOBIL 208 Columbia Ave. Phone EX 6-4991 SERVICE STATION . PIZZA MADE TO ORDER TIRES — BATTERIES — WASHING CAR OR INSIDE SERVICE Comer 11th and River Ave. Take Out Only — Hours 6-12 P.M. ALL STEAK HAMBURGS Phone EX 4-4752 Page Eight HOPE COLLEGE ANCHOR December 11, 1959 SEASON'S GREETINGS
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