SUMMER SESSION KANSAN
Official Summer Session Publication of the University of Kansas
VOLUME XXV
TUESDAY MORNING, JULY 20, 1937
NUMBER 13
Chorus Gives 'Rose Maiden' Tomorrow
Cantata Under Miessner Will Be One of Several Fine Events in Active Musical Week
Finishing touches are being worked into "The Rose Maiden" as the Summer Session chorus, under W. Otto Missner, prepares for its performance at 8 p.m. tomorrow in Hoch auditorium. Four soloists will be featured in the production.
The story of "argument" of the cantata, as it will appear in programs circulated at the performance, is as follows:
"He warns her of the risk she runs, but finally yields to her entreaties by changing her while she sleeps into the form of a beautiful girl. Under the name of Roseblossom, she wanders through the world to find the love that she seeks, and meets with a girl who, having been betrayed and deceased, falls into her arms and dies broken-hearted. But, undeterred from her search, Roseblossom becomes the wife of a forerester with whom she lives for a time in such perfect happiness that she cannot survive his death.
"The Queen of the Flower Fairies, weary of a life of unbroken calm, prays of the newly returned Spring that he will bestow upon her also the gift of love that he bestows upon man.
"The elves bewail the fate of their Queen, and curse love as fatal to peace and happiness."
"The cantata opens with an instrumental introduction, and the story is developed in 12 parts. Chorus parts are featured five different times, the remainder being given over to solos, recitatives, duets, and trios. A finale, with tenor solo and chorus, ends the production."
Soloists will be Mary Lou Earlenbaugh, soprano; Emily Ball, contralto; Keith Davis, tenor; and Charles Neiswender, baritone. Accompanying in a two-piano arrangement will be Ella E. Franz and Lila LeVan. The public is invited, and a large attendance is anticipated.
Seven Complete Oral Examinations
Seven graduate students in education have completed their oral examinations as part of the requirements for master's degrees, according to Dr. J. W. Twente, professor of education.
Those who have finished their examinations, all men, are Chester Taylor, Frank Toalson, Ralph Tweedy, W. W. Strong, D. W. Lewis, Carl Brandner, and Fred Howell. Thirty students are candidates for degrees, and examinations are expected to continue through next week.
The entire staff of the School of Education is engaged in conducting the examinations.
Students in design enjoyed a picnic at Brown's grove yesterday evening. The picnic was sponsored by Miss Marjorie Whitney, instructor in the department.
Educators Run Rampant Saturday In Hilarious Picnic at Brown's Grove
Farmers out doing their chores Saturday morning may have been a bit perplexed at the steady stream of automobiles that whirled past on their way to Brown's grove before the sun was yet two hands high in the sky.
The automobiles contained educators off to their annual picnic. Arriving on the grounds the.guests found that Professor Nystrom and his committee had transformed the
Second Recital Comes Thursday
Advanced Music Camp Soloists Play in Central Auditorium at 8 p.m.
Advanced performers if the Mid-Western Music camp will play in recital Thursday, beginning at 8 p.m. in Central Administration auditorium. This is the second camp recital, the first occurring last night.
The program for Thursday's event follows;
"Sonata No. 1," (Handel), Ernest Harrison, Iris
"Concerto Romantique," (Lecail) Rex Conner, tuba.
"Fantasia Pastorela Hongroise",
(Doppler), Jean Klussman, flute.
"Fawn," (Chaminade), and "Prelude," (anonymous), John Pauliano.
"Concertino for E Horn," (Von Weber), Mr. Conner.
"Concerto, opus 7," (Grandval),
Mr. Harrison.
"The Broken Flute," (Gildehaus)
Miss Klussman.
"Impromptu," (Rheinhold), Mr Paul.
"Carnival of Venice," (Emerson), Conner.
"Concertino," (Chaminade), Miss Klusman.
"Fantasy - Pastorale," (Pierne),
Mr. Harrison.
Marian Reed and Mr. Paul will act as accompanists. The public is invited, and no admission will be charged.
Faculty Wife Hostesses Are Guests of Honor at Party
Education faculty wives who have been hostesses at a series of parties for the student wives this summer were guests of honor at a party given by the education student wives at the home of Mrs. Francis G. Yeoman, 1246 Oread, Friday afternoon. Other guests were the wives of visiting professors in the School of Education.
The afternoon was spent sewing and playing bridge. High score in contract was won by Mrs. W. C. Nystrom. The traveling prize went to Mrs. C. D. Caldwell, and the prize in the sewing group was drawn by Mrs. L. J. Franz. Gifts were presented to the honor guests.
The party was planned by a committee composed of Mrs. Yeeman, Mrs. N. P. Neis, Mrs. Kenneth Kitch, Mrs. Herman Unruh, Mrs. John Buller, and Mrs. Fred Howell.
grove into a well-organized playground with an assortment of games which called for varying degrees of skill of mind and muscle. Horseshoes, softball, peg golf, volleyball, plate whirling—they all listed interested players. Many of the guests stood on the side lines and merely "audited" games; others cruised about the grounds enjoying the general picnic atmosphere.
Games came to an end when the grove was filled with the aroma of coffee and steaks sizzling over hot coals. Professor Russell and his committee had loaded the breakfast table with everything necessary for a hearty breakfast, and no one watched to see what or how much of any food his neighbor took. Fallen logs and tree stumps furnished impromptu tables for those who did not wish to sit on the ground.
It was learned following the breakfast that persons wishing special instruction on how to grill steak over an open fire and have it come out looking and tasting like a bit of culinary art instead of an injured cow might secure such instruction from Professor and Mrs. Russell.
Work on Dyche To Begin Soon
Architects' sketches for the completion of repairs on Dyche museum at the University have been received from the state architect, and are being checked by Dr. H. H. Lane, curator of the museum of natural history. He was in Topeka recently checking details with the architect.
Bids for the contracts are to be invited shortly.
Dyche museum was condemned as unsafe five years ago, and the museum articles were removed for storage. Three years ago the legislature appropriated $25,000, and this with about $8,000 of PWA money roughed in new floors. The recent legislature appropriated another $25,000 for the finishing work in the interior, and for the installation of display cabinets.
Allens Leave On Eastern Trip
Doctor and Mrs. F. C. Allen and their daughter, Eleanor Allen, will leave tomorrow on a trip to the East. Their itinerary includes Culver, Ind., New York, and Spirit Lake, Iowa.
At Culver they will visit Bobby Allen, who graduates from the military academy there next month. Late this month Dr. Allen will continue to New York City to confer with publishers of his new book on basketball.
The entire Allen family plans to attend commencement exercises at Culver in August, and will return to Lawrence after that. On his return trip, Doctor Allen will spend some time at Morningside college, Spirit Lake, Iowa.
Old Man Rain Calls Halt
To Concert as Crowd Scampers
Jupiter Pluvius in person put a quick quietus to the outdoor band concert scheduled to follow immediately after the musical vespers Sunday night. Russell L. Wiley, director led the band through three numbers when a veritable deluge broke loose and ended things.
It is hoped to be able to give the program at a later date this week. What is believed to be the largest band audience of the season had assembled for the concert Sunday night.
Teachers Feast Tomorrow Night
Education Banquet at 6 p.m.
Comes Soon After Picnic
Last Saturday
Teachers studying in the summer session anticipate a rip-roaring dinner tomorrow evening at 6 p.m. in the Memorial Union building. The program is disguised under a pretentious title, "Kansas University Curriculum Study," but it is expected to be anything but that.
H. B. Unruh will bang the table as toastmaster, and four speakers—Ellert Himes, C. E. Taylor, Bernard Bargen and Elsie Penfield—are slated to add their wit to the general merriment. The program also includes a vocal solo by Horace Bowman.
Phi Delta Kappa and Pi Lambda Theta, honorary education societies, are lending their efforts to put the banquet over. Reservations should be made by tomorrow noon.
Coleman Chosen For German Study
John Ballinger Coleman, Atchison, a graduate of the University of Kansas this June, will be the University's representative next year in an exchange of students with Germany. He will study at Freiburg.
The German student coming to the University of Kansas will be Claus Holthusen of Hamburg.
Coleman, who is 23 years old, was a major in psychology, and also took courses in sociology, geology, and zoology. He was active in student politics, and was a member of the Men's Student Council last year. He was a member of the Psychology club; of Psi Chi, honorary psychology fraternity; and of Snow Zoological club. He will take a medical course at Freiburg.
Herr Holthusen is 24, and a student in law and history, and is preparing to enter the diplomatic service of his country.
Col. W. C. Koenig, Washington, D.C., commanding officer of the R.O.T.C. at the University from 1930 to 1935, was a visitor on the campus yesterday.
Sergeants C. E. Engle, Bill Kollender, and H. E. Roy, of the R.O. T.C. staff here, will leave today for Fort Riley, where they have been called to participate in forthcoming army maneuvers.
Speech, Stage Forum Begins On Hill Today
Meetings Planned Three Days in Fraser Hall; Crafton, Buehler Lead Discussions
Details of stage scenery making, theatrical, make-up, and debate leadership will be taken up in a three-day conference sponsored this week by the department of speech and dramatic arts in Fraser theater. The conference, which opens this afternoon will be conducted by Professors Allen Crafton and E.C. Buehler, of the department. All meetings will begin at 2:30 p.m.
Professor Crafton, chairman of the department, will lead conference meetings today and tomorrow. His subject this afternoon, at 2:30, will be stage scenery. He will give a demonstration discussion, and will answer questions on the subject after his demonstration is completed.
Professor Crafton's topic tomorrow will be theatrical make-up, and this again will take the form of a demonstration discussion, with opportunity for questions.
Professor Buehler, who is director of forensics at the University, leads the conference in its final meeting Thursday afternoon. He will take up debating problems as they confront the teacher, and will discuss the new state league question for 1937-38, concerning unicameral legislation. Like other discussions, his will be conducted on a forum basis.
The conference is being sponsored by the extension division of the University. Many persons who are expected to attend the conference make regular use of the division's loan service, which provides both actual material, and advice through correspondence.
the conference is open to the public, and any students or others interested in the topics are invited to attend.
Graduate Magazine Features
Commencement Week Photos
Resplendent in an alluring variety of pictures taken during 1937 commencement activities, the June number of the Graduate Magazine appeared late last week.
Keynote of the issue was the all-University photos covers. A layout of 10 shots all but crowded out the magazine's title, which had to content itself with a narrow space at the left. The pictures showed commencement exercise scenes, relaxation moments on the part of different alumni, and various groups of alumni visitors.
Among longer articles was the address given by Prof. L. N. Flint as the third annual alumni achievement report. Charles F. Scott, '81, was featured as commencement reporter.
Jay Plumley returned from Emporia Sunday where he gave his sister in marriage to Archie San Romani, Emporia track star.