- UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN ~ OFFICIAL STUDENT PAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS VOLUME XXXVII Z-229 LAWRENCE, KANSAS, FRIDAY, "SEPTEMBER 22, 1939. NUMBER 6 New Students Take Up Torch 2 Chancellor Main Speaker At Rites Today “Don’t call me, ‘Chancellor’; call me Mr. Malott. I’m one of you—not one oyer you.” This, in effect, is the impres- sion that everyone receives who comes in contact with the new Chancellor, whether he be an employee on the campus or a high official. In keeping with his quiet nature, he has requested that his inaugural today be simple and_ informal. Chancellor Malott will be the main speaker at the seventy-fourth open- ing convocation’ held in Hoch audi- torium at 9:50 o’clock this morn- ing. The convocation will be broadcast over station WREN from the stage of the auditorium. After the doxology, led by» Dean Donald M. Swarthout, of the School of Fine Arts, Dr. W. L. Burdick, vice-presi- dent emeritus of the University, will lead a responsive reading from the Eighty-fourth Psalm. Dr. Burdick will use an old Bible that has been in the possession of the University for most of its existence. The Bible, printed in 1867, undoubtedly was used for the first religious exercises held in the University. The aged book is bound. in faded leaiher. The University band, led by Rus- sell L, Wiley, will play Leidzen’s Nordic Grand March, followed by the hymn, “Duke Street.” The con- alott's Inaugural Will Be Simple i building. || through Sunday. “Co-operation” is the password to at least one rooming house on the Hill-this year. Twenty mem- bers of the Jayhawk Co-op at 1614 Kentucky street are reducing their expenses to a minimum by doing all their own cooking and house- work. Last year there were no truly co- operative men’s houses on the Hill, although they had been considered. This year the “1614 boys” got to- gether, rented a house, found chaperones—Mr. and Mrs. John Moore—and went to work. Each of the members works about an hour a day, some preparing meals, others making beds, and still others washing dishes. They have a well-balanced diet, buy wholesale whenever possible, and eliminate profit. Jerry Fiedler, c’40, was elected president by the group; Stafford Ruhlen, c’40 is vice-president; Don DeFord, ¢’40 is secretary, and Ker- mit Franks, ¢’40, is the treasurer. At first the boys were confronted by financial problems, as the house had to be furnished. The mem- bers got together and worked out a suitable plan. Each member pays $20 to join. Each year’ he lives at the house $5 of the sum [Kentucky Street Boys Form Co-operative Club is used for incidentals. If the per- son decides to quit at the end of the year, $15 is refunded. A sopho- more joining the group now would live there three years and receive $5 at graduation. Besides this fee, the boys expect to pay about $17 per month for living expenses, which include room, board, elec- tricity, water, and other utilities. If the members find a surplus in the treasury at the end of the year, it is divided. A deficit’ is similarly treated.” The club plans ‘to have an open house in the near future and also hopes to have teams on the intra- mural field this fall. At the present time five freshmen, six sophomores, one junior, six seniors and two graduate students constitute the group. The officers are now ac- cepting applications to fill any cancies that may occur at the of this semester and to take place of those graduating in spring. Men’s co-operative houses have proved successful on many other college campuses, but this is the first time that a 100 per cent self- sufficing group has set up house- keeping on a large scale at the Uni- va- end the the versity. “A picture is worth ten thousand words,” say the Chinese. And 100 pictures are worth one million words. The finest and largest collection of photegraphs ever presented on Mt. Oread is now on display in the lounge of the Memorial Union The exhibit will remain The Fifth Annual Zeiss Inter- | national Exhibition, consisting of 100 '|prize pictures selected from 4,000 || entries taken on Ziess cameras in ‘lall parts of the world, has been '|secured for display by the K. U. ‘| Camera Club. Subject® Variety Whether. your favorite art sub- ‘|ject be rain, sand dunes, people, |! machinery, boats, buildings, babies or |/nudes you can find it represented ‘}among the pictures on display. The competition for prizes was ‘ | divided into three classes, the pic- || torial, -}|and the scientific and industrial. the press and commercial, The prize pictures were first Zeiss Photograph Collection Displayed in Union Lounge shown in New York City, Boston and Chicago. At each city a poll was conducted among the persons reviewing the exhibit. “Evening,” by Fred Trussler, awarded third prize by the judges in the pictorial di- vision, won the popularity poll-and a prize of $100.00. Following in the popular ballot were “Just a Shower” by C. D. Ryan, and “The Market Goes Up” by Charles P. Regens- burg. Plan Other Exhibits If you like mountain scenes, cool lakes, dimpled children and clouds, or if you are interested in photo- graphy at all, you can spend a de- lightful hour in the Union building lounge one of these hot afternoons. The exhibit is free and open to the public. This is the first of several ex- hibits secured by the Camera Club. Last year the club sponsored a con- test of its own among the club members, besides securing several travelling displays. *)| Geltch Describes Germans’ Hatred for Nazi Regime Describing the restrictions he saw | forced upon the German people, DEANE W. MALOTT vocation will close with the sing- ing of the “Crimson and the Blue” and the Rock Chalk yell. The Board of Regents has been invited, and at the present time all members of ,the board expect to attend. Following the luncheon given by. the new Chancellor for the Regents, they will meet for their annual business conference. Class Schedule First period ........ 4. 8:30.to .9:00 Second period ........ 9:10 to 9:40 Convocation « 9:50 to, 11700 Third period .. 11:00 to 11:40 Fourth period ........ 11:50 to 12:20 || Waldemar Geltch, professor of vio- lin and piano, pointed out at a meeting of the Lawrence Kiwanis club that no one is permitted to Herr Hitler. The powerful little Fuehrer, he said, has the people in constant terror of be- ing overheard by spies, and being severely punished. In Austria he found little but hatred for the Nazi regime. Fear of English and French in- fluence on the German people was shown by Hitler’s refusal to permit German citizens the right to travel in either of the two countries. Professor Geltch returned re- cently from several months travel speak against in Europe. € Proficiency Test To Be Given Soon The first of three proficiency ex- aminations scheduled for this school year will be held in Bailey labora- tories and Snéw hall Saturday, Oct. 7, at 9 am., according to John B. Virtue, assistant professor of Eng- lish. Registration for the proficiency ex- amination Oct. 7 must be made in room 121 Frank Strong hall on Oct. 1, 2, or 3. “Students who have failed in a previous examination or who have transferred from another college with advanced standing must arrange to take the test Oct. 7,” Pro- fessor Virtue said. Tests will also be given in the months of February and May. a ing Fa a BUY Your KANSAN Now! otudent-Faculty Reception lakes Union Spotlight %* Usucl Handshaking, Mu- sic, ‘Laughter, and Danc- ing Wiil Be Features of Annual Get-together Chancellor and Mrs. Deane. Ma- lott, deans of the University’s nine schools, faculty members, and out- standing student leaders will all be informally introduced to the stu- dent body when the traditional Stu- dent-Faculty Reception opens to- morrow at 8:30 p.m. in the Memorial Union building. The event, which has become an annual tradition over a period of many years, is open to all students. It is scheduled to last until 9:30 p.m. when the reception varsity, featur- ing Dale Brodie’s Hill band, will start. ; 7 Deans of the schools who will be in attendance include Ellis B. Stouf- fer, Graduate School; Paul B. Law- son, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; John J. Nelson, associate dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; Frank T. Stockton, School of Business; Harry Wahl, School of Medicine; Raymond A. Schwegler, School of Education; Ivan C. Crawford, School of Engineering and Architecture; Donald M. Swar- thout, School of Fine Arts; IF. J. Moreau, School of Law; and L. D. HaveyhilJ, Schoo] of Pharmacy. They will be attended by their wives. Mrs. .M. D. Sherwood is chairman of the hostess committee for the fac- ulty. Velma Wilson, c’40, W.S.G.A. pres- ident, and Eddie Mae Parks, ¢’40, Y.W.C.A. chairman, will head the list of student assistants. In addition there will be representatives from the Men’s Student Couacil, Y.M.C.A., Mortar Board, 1.S.A., Sachem society, Jay Janes, and both Men’s and Women’s Pan Hellenic groups. Flight Applicants Discuss Program Aspirants for the civil aeronautics training, which is sponsored by the government under the supervision of the University, met in Marvin hall with Prof. Earl D. Hay, last night to discuss application require- ments and physical examinations. Prospective flyers will begin tak- ing their physical examinations today at Watkins hospital. The ap- plication asks that each person in- terested be able to pay $40 if neces- sary. This assessment will take care of insurance, physical examin- ations, and text books. The training ‘period lasts for the school year. Last year after the training ended here Russel Chit- wood, Daryl Wagner, Paul Mariott, Tom Graybill, and «James Tharpe were given 15 additional hours of training at Seattle. The govern- ment paid transportation both ways and all expenses during the two weeks’ stay. Manet dS Ge SNS NOTICE All students interested in enter- ing ground and flight course in- structions are asked to meet tonight at_7:3 Qin the auditorium of Marvin hall. y EARL D. HAY. Don't Delay; Order Your Kansan Now! With the opening of regular class sessions, The Kansan begins regular publication and delivery of the issues only to subscribers. There'll be no more free copies distributed. : But you can start your sup- scription with the Sunday issue _ for only 59 cents down payment. Call KU 66 or come to.the Kan- san business office. Back copies will be given to all new subscribers at no extra cost. Subscription price is $3 for the entire year or $1.75 per semester. After the 50 cent down payment, the balance can be paid in conven- ient installments. Order your Kan- san today! R.0.T.C. Draws More Students * Enrollment Breaks All Records; Two New Pla- toons Added Enrollment in the R.O.T.C. unit this year is the largest in the history of the University, and is expected to exceed last year’s number of 370 by 80 men, according to Col, Karl F. Baldwin. “We had 438 enrollment cards on Wednesday night, and there are.still more coming in,” Colonel Baldwin said yesterday. The cadet corps will be initially organized into 14 platoons, each commanded by first lieutenant This is an increase of two platoons over last year. Formation of the regiment will take place about Dec. 1. No regiment has been maintained in former years. The unit has consisted of two sepa- rate battalions. Organization and drill will begin next Wednesday at 4:30 p.m» “There seems to be unusual in- terest in R.O.T.C. this year,” he con- tinued. “Most surprising is the large number of law students enrolled in the basic course. The number of engineering students and freshmen also is above last year’s enrollment.” Advanced course allotments have been increased from 85 to 105. Colo- nel Baldwin expects the full allct- ment to be obtained. Sgt. William Kollender, assistant instructor of ‘military science, has been checking out uniforms steadily from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for the past two days. More than 300 stu- denis have checked out their uni- forms since Tuesday. One hundred new uniforms have been purchased. The cadets will also wear new cap ornaments this year. Enrollment in R.O.T.C. open. A a is still Special Enrollment Period Tomorrow Morning The special enrollment period for late students and those who wish to have changes made in their schedules will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 Saturday morning, in Robin- son Gym, the college ofice has an- nounced. It is important that the registra- tion cards be brought either to en- roll the first time or to change any schedule. A fee of $5 is charged for late enrollment. pre hs ie ee Employment Bureau All men registered in the Em- ployment Bureau should file Law- rence addresses and class schedules at once. ‘Vow Allegiance To University _ In Traditional Rite _ By Reginald Buxton, c’40 Marching four abreast, more than 1,300 freshmen and new students trekked last night from the firebasket ceremony on North College hill to the Memorial Stadium for the 16th annual induction services. Preliminary to the services in the Stadium, the freshmen met on the hill near Corbin hall to hear the early history of the Uni- versity related by F. E. Melvin, professor of history. For the first time—officially—the new students sang the Alma Mater and gave voice to the famous Rock Chalk yell. They saw the members of the Mortar Board, senior women’s honor organiza- tion, light the torch from the firebasket. The freshmen were ushered to their seats in front of the rostrum while the University® band played a stately proces- sional. Chancellor Malott then explained the relation of the first fire on North College hill in 1854 built by early Lawrence set- tlers to the firebasket and the blaze on Mount Oread. He traced the tradition back to the Greek torch race and to the burning bush of Biblical history. W. L. Burdick, professor of law, read to the audience from the scriptures concerning the burning bush. The significance of the Uni- versity seal was interpreted by Miss Hannah: Oliver who is cele- brating her 50th year of teaching at the University. Following the speakers’ remarks came a fanfare of trumpets which signaled the lighting of the torch from the cairn on Mount the race with the lighted torch }down the hill into the stadium, and the lighting of the fire in the bas- ket on the speakers’ platform. Members of Sachem, senior men’s honor organization, carried the flaming torch. After the lighting of the fire, the Chancellor read the Athenian oath, a pledge to truth and knowledge, which: was repeated by the fresh- man class. The University colors were carried to the front of the rostrum where they were saluted by the audience. The Alma Mater was then sung fol- lowed by the Rock Chalk. Fred Ellsworth, alumni. secretary, represented the alumni of the Uni- versity. Representatives of the clas- ses were: Graduates, Gevene Lan- dreth and John Hocevor; seniors, Henry Schwaller, and Betty Bod- dington; juniors, Jim Burdge and June Aumiller; sophomores, Max Howard and June Moyer; freshmen, Seward Fleeson and Jean Bailey. Engincering Professor Takes Texas Post E. W. Hamlin, associate professor of electrical engineering, has re- signed from the University to become professor of electrical engineering at the University of Texas. He has been replaced by Sam E. Clements, instructor in electrical engineering. Clements took his graduate work at Yale University and has had teach- ing experience at Iowa College. OO Sigma Delta Chi To Meet Sigma Delta Chi, professional journalistic fraternity, will hold its first meeting of the year at 3:30 this afternoon in the journalism building. ee as Sy NOTICE Closing! hours for women of the University will be 12:30 for the rest of this week, except Thursday night which will be 10:30. VELMA WILSON, Oread, | Wiley Chooses Band Personnel * More Tryouts Will Be Held This Week for Po- tential New Members One hundred and twelve members have been chosen for the University band by Russell L. Wiley, director, after three days of tryouts which were concluded Wednesday. Two more names were added to ‘the list yesterday. Wiley said that from now on only outstanding musicians would be given trials for the band, and they must appear for a tryout this week. According to Wiley, the band can . use one more tenor saxophone, one alto clarinet, and one baritone saxo- phone. Practice will get under way in earnest next week. Three Columnists Make Debuts In Fall Kansan Three new columnists are making . their maiden voyages in the issues of The Daily Kansan this fall. “On the Shin,” the gossip column that has been a regular feature for more than six years, will be written by Regi- nald Clement Buxton. ‘ An editorial page column will be conducted by Roderick Burton, former editor-in-chief of The Daily Kansan and present chairman of the Kansan Board. The sports editor, Clavelle Holden, will prepare side- lights on University athletics as a daily feature of the sports page. The “Shin” will appear each Tues- day and Thursday morning. Bur- ton’s column “On the Off Beat” will be printed on Wednesday and Fri- day mornings. Both writers will be represented in the Sunday issue. ® Authorized Parties Today Chi Omega, Open House at Chapter House, 12:00 p. m. Gamma _ Delia, Party at 818 Kentucky, 11:00 p. m. Kappa Alpha Theta, Open House at Union Building, 12:00 O) ms Wesley Foundation, Penthouse Club at Eckes Hall, 11:30 p. m. Roger Williams Foundation, Re- ception at First Baptist church, Eighth and Kentucky, 10:30 p.m. Westminster Forum, Party at Presbyterian church, 11:00 p. m. Saturday, September 23, 1939 Faculty-Student Reception and Dance, Union Building, 8:30 to 12:00 p. m. ELIZABETH MEGUIAR, LS.A. Doubles Membership, Plans Intramural Districting Catching on with an enthusiasm never before shown by in- dependent students at the University, the Independent Student Association has this fall reached a ‘persons. And although the size of the organization is now more than double that of the past year, John Oakson, c’40, president of the 1.S.A., confidently predicts that the itself, reaching a total of more than one thousand members with- in a month. “We gained 702 members By talking to students in the regis- tration line,” Oakson said yesterday, ‘ will add another three hundred to our rolls when we make a canvass of the dormitories and semi- record membership Be 702 movement will even triple University sports. ‘and I feel sure that we organized houses.” A more complete program for social and intramural activities than has ever been attempted by the Kansas chapter of the na- tional group is being mapped by Dave Whitney, c’42, general manager, and Dorothy Schroeter, c’42. For the first time the organization is being divided into 10 districts to facilitate activity. Primary object of the districting plan is to aid the intramural program. intramural teams will be organized to compete in all fields of The association will pay the intramural fees of each of its teams and completely outfit them with needed sporting equipment. “Each of these divisions will also have its own social events, including dances and banquets,” said Whitney, in charge of the In each district I.S.A. districting. begin. “Money for the activitiés will be supplied the dis- tricts by the central organization. own chairman and intramural manager; these men and women will be selected by the I.S.A. council within a week or two.” The districting, Whitney added, will be completed by the last of this month so that the intramural teams may be organized the initial week in October when the University’s intramurals Each district will Additional funds—aside from the membership fee—will be obtained at the National cornhusking contest to be held here Nov. 2 and 38. The I.S.A. is the only student group which will have a concession stand at the meet. High on the list of important Hill events this first semester are have its Sunday night whén Clyde the three I.S.A. dances, the first of which is slated for Oct. 13. No band has yet been announced, “but we will have at least one “name band” this fall,” Oakson promised. First social event of the association’s season was their “opener” Bysom and Dale Brodie’s bands per- formed at the free gathering. Next on the calendar is the tea, open to all independent women whether I.S.A. members or not, Tuesday, Sept. 26 in the Memorial Union building. On the following, day there will be a smoker for all Univer- sity men in the men’s lounge of the Memorial Union building. A discussion will be held concerning the districting plans and the intramural project for the fall.