The Totem, UBC Yearbook, 1932 - waughfamily.ca

wii r.II I I(CrLUMBIAThe Musical SocietyC o,,i 1,11cc! (ron? (1jg O,,c I-Iu,,drrd cry??! Scc’cnt cc,,given by the Vancouver Chamber Symphony Orchestra (A. E.White, conductor).A new departure was made this year in the formation of anEnglish Madrigal Group. Under the leadership of Dr. MacDonaldthis group made very creditable progress and rendered several numbers at one of the noon hour recitals. Its membership comprised:Alice Rowe, Betty Smith, Sophie Vitter, Jean Fraser, Neil Perry,Frank Snowsell, Bob Harcourt and Bob Brooks.During “Homecoming” festivities the Society produced anoriginal skit entitled “H.M.S. Pint-o-Beer,” Its author and producer, Gordon Wilson, constructed the action skilfully aroundseveral popular sailor shanties.The Society enjoyed a number of social functions during thesession: the reception of new members at Killarney early in thefall term; the Christmas party and rehearsal at the home of Mrs.Brooks; and the delightful reception at the home of Mrs. MacDonald after the last night of “Pinafore.”The Music Committee, composed of Mr. Williams, Dr. MacDonald. Robert Brooks, Nelson Allen, and Sophie Witter was responsible for the choice of music and the arrangement of recitals.This committee was assisted by an advisory board which includedDr. Ashton, Dr. Sedgewick and Miss Abernethy.Members of the executive were as follows: Honorary President,Dr. W. L. MacDonald; Director, Mr. C. Haydn Williams; President, Robert Brooks; Vice-President, Kathleen McDermot; Secretary, Connie Plommer; Treasurer, Terry Crawley; Men’s Representative, Nelson Allen; Women’s Representative, Betty Smith;Orchestra Representative, Phil Northcott; Costume Convenor, AliceRowe; Advertising Manager, Ronald Russell; House Manager,Cuthburt Webber; Stage Manager, Gordon Wilson.U1.B. C. Panheflenic Association(Cc,,,?, ,,c,erl (roll? I’uqc One IIu,,dre,i cc,,c! Seco,,recent publicity campaign members of sororities, through Panhellenic, signed over their caution money one hundred per cent.In conclusion, the executive wishes to thank Dean Bollert forher co-operation and beneficial suggestions to the Association during the past year.I H9 ]