SUMMER SESSION KANSAN
Official Summer Session Publication of the University of Kansas
VOLUME XXV
Annual Field Day Planned
First All-School Sport Event Scheduled for July 24; All-Star Softball Tilt to Be Feature
Plans are near completion for the first annual summer school field day, to be held Saturday, July 24. Field day will begin at 9 a.m. and the entire morning will be devoted to various competitive sports, with an all-star softball game as the main attraction.
Members of the athletic department faculty hope to make the field day an annual event in future summer sessions, although it never has been tried before. As to the purpose, Jay Plumley, physical education instructor, said, "It is to be an informal gathering of all students to furnish recreation and a lot of fun. The more who turn out—the more fun."
The list of events:
Baseball (5-inning all-star game).
Badminton.
Horseshoe pitching.
Tennis
Aerial darts
Volley ball
Deck tennis.
Potato race
Sack race
Standing broad jump.
Golf drive (bring own equipment)
Baseball throw.
NUMBER 12
The program lists 12 competitive athletic events—some for men, some for women, and a few mixed. All events will be held on or near the baseball field east of the stadium.
For the contests in aerial darts, volley ball, badminton, and deck tennis, portable nets will be erected on the field. A horseshoe tournament and baseball throwing contest will be arranged for both men and women.
Golfers will be invited to enter a "golf drive." Each who participate in this must furnish his own clubs and balls. This event will be staged on the University golf course.
Tennis matches will be scheduled and played off during the morning. The standing broad jump, sack races, and potato races are expected to provide plenty of amusement. It is hoped to arrange events of this nature for both men and women.
The all-star softball game will be a "battle of the century" between students of the College and professional students. R. D. Smith will have charge of the "professional," and Don Bird will manage the "college boys." A five-inning game will probably start at 10 a.m.
Dean R. A. Schwegler, "Phog" Allen, and Plumley, the powers behind the first annual day day, are preparing a definite time schedule which will be published upon completion. All events will be completed by noon.
Prof. Henry F. Holtzclaw of the School of Business, has been appointed supervisor of examinations for the Unemployment Compensation Division of the Commission of Labor and Industry in Topeka.
FRIDAY MORNING, JULY 16, 1937
Landon Portrait Painter,
Former Student, Visits
Miss Norma Lockwood, Baldwin, former University student, was a visitor on the campus recently.
Miss Lockwood achieved considerable renown in Kansas last year when she completed a picture of Former Gov. Alf. M. Landon, Republican presidential candidate in 1936.
The picture, which was painted from life studies and from portrait photographs, hung in the Kansas governor's office for some time, and later was displayed at numerous gatherings.
Graduate Takes Wisconsin Post
William Moore, M.A.'30,
Named to Teach Journalism
At Madison
William M. Moore, who took 1.s master's degree from the University in 1930, has been named to fill a position in the journalism faculty at the University of Wisconsin, according to word received here.
Since the fall of 1930, Moore has been on the faculty of Parsons High school and junior college, and for several years has been chairman of the departments of journalism and English. He taught at the state college at Monticello, Ark., before taking the position at Parsons.
Moore has done graduate work at the University of Wisconsin in recent summers, and is studying there now. He will take up his teaching duties next fall.
Moore came to the University of Kansas from Phillipsburg, and finished undergraduate work in 1926. He studied at Kansas State college, Manhattan, before coming here.
To Drake Position
The Rev. Seth W. Slaughter, who has taught in the Kansas School of Religion since September, 1933, will become dean of the Drake Bible college at Drake University, Des Moines, in September, according to word received here. Mr. Slaughter is at present dean of the Kansas Bible College, an institution conducted in Myers hall together with the School of Religion. He has been pastor of the First Christian church here since 1930. The Kansas School of Religion offers courses for which credit is granted by the University. The Bible College is conducted by the Christian church. Mr. Slaughter and his family will leave for Des Moines early in September.
Most repelling is a scene from Macbeth—a dark cave, a boiling cauldren, three witches, Macbeth, hideous snakes, and so forth.
Apart from his works, Shakespeare is depicted as an infant, with Mother Nature in her white robes hovering
Seth W. Slaughter
This point is particularly felt in a scene done from Hamlet, where the Ghost has come upon the scene. A scene showing the mad Ophelia is of like nature.
Richard R. Marsh, Hayden, Colo., who is completing residence work here for his Ph.D. degree, has been appointed to an associate professorship at Baker University, Baldwin. He already has done graduate work at Kansas State college, Manhattan, and at Kansas State Teachers College of Pittsburg.
Shakespearean Motif Featured In New Collection at Spooner-Thayer
With the exception of one mezzotint reproduction, all the prints are of line and dot engravings. Done in black and white, the pictures hold merit not only for their subject matter, but for the revealing manner with which these British artists manifest a oneness in chiaroscuristic treatment, that is, light and shadow. One might say they seem to "throw the limelight" upon the principal character.
Those who delight in Shakespeare will be eager to view a collection of prints from pictures painted to illustrate his dramatic works, by British artists, now on exhibit at Spooner-Thayer museum. They replace the Lydia Cook Smithmeyer ('14) collection of water colors, which hung there during June.
over him and with Joy, Sorrow,
Love, Hatred, Jealousy, Anger, Envy,
and Fear at his sides.
All of these engravings were executed in the latter part of the 18th century, and the collection was printed as a book of illustrations in 1803.
Thought-provoking is the series of seven line-drawings done by R. Smirke, who used subject matter from "As You Like It," to depict the seven ages of man: infant, schoolboy, lover, soldier, man in official affairs, aging man, second childhood.
The exhibit of prints is a part of the permanent collection of Spooner-Thayer and will be on exhibit throughout the summer.
This exhibit is particularly timely in light of the interest being shown by both of the major radio networks in the works of Shakspeare. John Barrymore has just finished the third in his series of Shakspearean interpretations for NBC, doing "The Tempest" Monday night, assisted by Elaine Barrie Barrymore. The Columbia Broadcasting System presented its initial Shakespearean program Monday night also. The two programs run at concurrent hours over the two networks. —D.K.
Woodard Will Speak At Young People's Meeting
Parke Woodard, associate professor of physiology, will speak at the Union Young People's Group meeting at 6 p.m. Sunday. The meeting will be held at the First Presbyterian church.
Eleanor Swann, University student, will be in charge of devotionals. Details of the program have not been announced. A social hour will follow the meeting, as usual on Sunday evenings. All young people of the city are invited.
Educators Plan Day of Abandon
Difficulties of Teaching Ignorant World Cease to Worry Tomorrow at Picnic
Plans are complete for the School of Education picnic tomorrow morning at Brown's grove, southwest of Lawrence. All students in education, their families, and friends are invited to attend as guests of the education facility.
Persons not having transportation will meet at Fraser hall shortly before 8 a.m. tomorrow, where cars will be provided to take them to the picnic and return. Entertainment will be provided for children, and promoters of the event said any persons finding it necessary to bring their children need not miss out on any of the fun.
Registration has been carried out this week in education classes, as it is desirable to know the approximate number who will attend in order to determine how much food to prepare. Persons not taking courses in education may register in 103 Fraser, the education office.
Plenty of entertainment and an abundance of delicious refreshments are promised. Dr. Bert Nash is general chairman arranging for the picnic, with Prof. F. O. Russell in charge of the foods committee, and W. C. Nystrom heading the committee to look after entertainment.
Cost of food will be prorated among those attending.
Lindleys Depart For Mexico City
The Lindleys planned a trip to the Mexican capital last summer, but were unable to go because of an illness the Chancellor suffered from at that time.
Chancellor and Mrs. E. H. Lindley left Lawrence Wednesday by train for Mexico City, where they expect to spend several weeks. The exact time of their return has not been set.
They expect to visit numerous points of interest in the country surrounding the capital.
Gail Shikles, Kansas City, Mo. University student and member of the first string freshman basketball squad last winter, has gone to Los Angeles, where he is taking a six-weeks' training course with Paramount Pictures. It is said that he has the prospect of a seven-year contract with the movie firm.
Vespers To Be Given Sunday
Program in Auditorium Is Major Musical Event Of Season; Individuals And Groups Included
One of the major musical events of the season will take place Sunday night when the School of Fine Arts presents its Summer Session Vesupers. Performs include individuals and ensembles. The program will begin at 7 p.m. in Hoch auditorium.
Groups which will take part are the Mid-Western Summer Camp orchestra, the Summer Session A Capella choir, a trio including Waldemar Geltch, violinist; Dean Swarthmar Geltch, cellist; and Ruth Orcutt, pianist; and a violin duo composed of Professor Geltch and Frances Robinson, B.M..'27.
The orchestra and the A Cappella choir will join in presenting a new work by Walter Damrosch, "A Mighty Fortress is Our God."
The summer camp band under Russell L. Wiley will give an outdoor concert after the vespers service.
Music Camp Student Recital Will Be Given Monday Night
Students of the Mid-Western Music Camp will appear Monday at 8 p.m. in Central Administration auditorium. Thirteen numbers, including solos, trios, quartets and quintets, are listed on the program.
Students appearing include Jean Klussman, Gordon Terwillinger, Earnest Harrison, Jean Meyer, Mark Fisher, Bettie Wisner, Bruce Flegley, Russell Chambers, Rachel Parks, Marjorie McCarty, Walter Rundin, Joe Van Sickle, Ellen Anderson, William Cole, Clayton Krehbiel, Hal Ruppenthal, Robert Pine, Robert Towse, and Betty Bridges.
No charge will be made for the recital, and the public is invited.
Ricker Girls Plan Reunion
Ricker Girls Hall reunion. The girls who lived in Ricker hall in 1928-29 will hold their second annual reunion this week end in Elizabeth Rupp's apartment. This is the group of girls that lived in Ricker hall, a cooperative dormitory, during '28 and '29. Last year six of the 12 girls attended the first annual reunion.
Finish Water Report
A report on the geology and water resources of Rawlins and Cheyenne counties, just completed by the Kansas Geological survey, has been sent to the printer. Copies for distribution will be ready soon, according to Dr.R.C.Moore, University professor and director of the survey.
All University men are invited to attend open house at Watkins hall from 8 to 9 o'clock tonight. Entertainment will include dancing.
Total enrollment for the summer law term reached 54 this week. In comparison, the total figure is slightly lower than last year's 58.