—The Daily Collegian Friday, Feb. 9,1979 Sailors and lasses are the real stars By ANNE CLIFFORD Daily Collegian Staff Writer According to Helen Manfull, director of University Theatre’s “H.M.S. Pinafore,” the chorus is the star of that operetta. At last night’s production, she was right. The chorus was the star, and the most enjoyable ingredient of a lively, rousing evening. This Gilbert and Sullivan operetta, which tells about the love of a lowly seaman for a high-born captain’s daughter, satirizes Victorian class conventions and the patriotism of being an Englishman. Set on a man-o war ship at anchor in Portsmouth, the work gaily frames the chorus in nearly every number and provides the lead individuals with memorable solos. play review The most effective chorus numbers involved both sailors and the band of “sisters, cousins and aunts” which follow a visiting admiral wherever he goes. “Now Give Three Cheers,” “Can I survive This Overbearing,” and “Carefully on Tiptoe Stealing” were all especially marked by powerful, spirited singing, directed by musical director Bruce Trinkley, and Betsy Hamilton’s clever choreography. Velma Belle Anstadt (10th- A SPECIAL FRIDAY AT THE Happy Hours. Tonight at 10:30: Rounds & Fox with the Trigues FALL TERM 1979 HOUSING AND FOOD SERVICE CONTRACTS Fall Term 1979 Housing and Food Service Contract CardspWith Related Information will, be Available At The Assignment Office for Campus Residences, 101 Shields Building, as of Monday, February 15,1979, for University Park Students Residing Off Campus. Students Presently Residing in the Residence Halls will Receive Their Housing Contract Cards and Re lated Information in Their Mail Boxes on the Same Date. theatre), as the bumboat woman, Little Buttercup, and David Craig- Hiidson (graduate-music), as the lovesick sailor, Ralph Rackstraw, share second place for making the show a richly musical production. Anstadt’s humble but irresistable charm combined with her smooth, strong contralto to make “I’m Called Little Buttercup,” singable by theatre goers after the performance. Craig-Hudson’s performing beauty lies in his voice, a soothing but powerful tenor. His delivery of “The Nightingale” and his solo in “Can I Survive This Overbearing?” were especially moving. Suzanne Murphy (graduate-music) a$ the captain’s daughter Josephine, flittered and fluttered with the im possible innocence that only the sarcastic W. S. Gilbert could con ceive. The production could have been improved by eliminating the un necessary, distracting freeze postures of the chorus and the ten dency of some of the characters to constantly address the audience when speaking to another character onstage. However, these points are only minor flaws in this energetic production. One can easily see why “Pinafore,” when performed by a fun-loving, well-directed cast, has been as successful with American audiences as it has been. NOTICE Strider Union leaders level charge of tampering By MARY ANN HARVEY Daily Collegian Staff Writer Union leaders Jhave charged Centre Area Tran sportation Authority officials with “illegally” tam pering with union functions. A mechanic, Bob Colton, was appointed in January by the authority’s board to a group which will interview prospective candidates for manager of the authority. The authority does not have the right to appoint a union member to such a group without the consent of the union'members, said Jeff Zinser, president of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees local that represents the bus company workers. Zinser said the members should have had at least a chance to vote on ratification of Colton’s appointment. Three union officials are scheduled to meet today with three board representatives to demand the Will propose amendment Monday Cunningham wants ethics law to State Rep. Gregg Cunningham, R- Centre, said last night he will propose an amendment calling for immediate implementation of the new ethics law, Act 170. Cunningham’s amendment will require that reports of candidates’ financial interests first be filed with the county board of elections and then forwarded to the Ethics'Commission. Cunningham said the Ethics Com mission has not printed the appropriate forms for filing, and therefore will not be ready to process them. Cunningham said there is no need for forms; the can didates could file their financial in terests on any type of paper. Cunningham said his amendment ¥ ¥ ¥ ▼ ¥ J Suzanne & Kevin ¥ (Pi Phi Who) J V ¥ ¥ • • • ¥ For giving it your all . We Love Ya! Thanks V V would eliminate the delay which could defeat the amendment entirely. “The delay could create an unfavorable ap pearance to the public,” he said. Certain officials want the bill delayed because they do not want their “business en tanglements revealed, which could put them in an uncomfortable position. The legislature has retreated from ethical reform. The amendment I’m putting in will correct this," he said. Act 170 requires all public officials and candidates to make a statement revealing their financial interest, which will be a matter of public record. Chuck Mong, assistant to Sen. J. Doyle Corman, R-Centre, said “Act 170 is not a law to keep good people out of elected Bowl of New England Style Clam Chowder FIRST Thursday, February 15th That's the day the Electronics Division of General Dynamics will be visiting your campus to talk to you about your future. Before you make that critical career decision, let us show you our broad selection of unlimited opportunities in a variety of technical areas. The Electronics Division, one of General Dynamics' .16 diverse operations across the country, is located in sunny San Diego. We produce electronics systems and equipment for broad military and space applications: Automatic test equipment for the F-16. High-resolution, helicopter-borne radar systems. Satellite-based world-wide navigational aids. Range instrumentation. And more. If you're a graduating senior, and you want to make that first move count, contact your Placement Office for an interview appointment and details. GENERAL DYNAMICS Electronics Division An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/H removal of Colton from the group. Zinser said the public would be affected if the demand is not met by Monday. “Very serious action” would have to occur to put pressure on the officials, he said. Other measures that would be taken would be the dissolution of the Labor Management Committee because of its ineffectiveness in dealing with the problem, he said. The union would also continue proceedings to file a complaint against the authority charging unfair labor practices, he said. Because of recent good relations with management the union had considered dropping some charges and beginning negotiations for a new contract, Zinser said, but the Colton incident changed all of that; The contract expires Dec! 31,1979. Zinser said he has “no idea why he (Colton) was appointed.” LA SOUPERE formerly La Souperbe CREPES Spinach Florentine or. Ham with Cheese $2.25 $1.25 CREPES _ 7 with Bowl of Chowder $2.95 254 Calder Way office. In my opinion, Act 170 allows all of us the opportunity to match what the public wants. It gives the opportunity for the public to view more of the candidates they vote for before they vote. “I’m not sure this is a bad deal,” Cunningham said. “Anyone who feels that their business nature, for whatever reason, would be be an uncomfortable disclosure, should not be in the position to deal with ethical conflicts,” he said. Cunningham said that Pennsylvania is in a sorry state of affairs and he is concerned about “the low regard of public officials and the non-participation of voters.” Cunningham’s proposal came at a Republican Caucus meeting in State Wine and Cheese Nite 9:00 p.m. ? SAT. 10 FEB. 1979 at the Vet’s House on 227 E. Nittany Ave. No tickets sold at the door without prior reservations so call 238- 2341 to insure admittance. “Only 30 Tickets Left”!!! $3.00 Each. u-033 Live Entertainment, Fine Wines, Delicious Foods J Joining us is such an experience we call it a.. . ■.% i ■ || •> §1 " * All Ladies, Invited Guests and Rushes Welcome .tjj t ■£+ J Come Party with us. Friday nite 9:30-? * Delta Kappa Phi 240 E. Prospect Ave. &*★★★★★★ ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★'♦Jr Colton, although a union member, is not trusted the other members, who represent 95 percent of ths authority’s personnel, Zinser said. I He said authority officials are aware of how they feel about him because of complaints about him to thw-. Labor Management Committee and to Paul Rigby, the< former chairman of the authority. ! Colton has “no seniority, he’s not president of union and not a member of the executive, board” ant; has a history of being hostile to the union, John Strandj union shop steward said. Thomas J. Collins, chairman of the authority, said that despite what the union leaders say, Colton does have seniority • over the company’s other twc mechanics. He said he was chosen to speak to thd candidates so the new manager could learn about al aspects of the company: finances, maintainance management and union matters. start now College. The caucus also last nighl revealed some potential candidates, fo»i county offices. ’ Jeff Bower and Hubert Haugh an nounced their candidacy for countj commissioner. There are no hew can didates so far for three school boarc directors, four council members, oncfc, constable, and one assessor. ' “It’s important to fill all vacancies-oc the tickets,” State College Republican Vice Chairman' Paul Bender sa’icf. “There has never been a better o& portunity for victory.” i The primary election is May 15, the municipal election will be held Noy*. 6. ’«1 —by Linda Ho\vl*s > +i ... Rush
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