Kansas State Historical Society Topeka, Ks.
Daily Hansan
LAWRENCE, KANSAS
Wednesday, May 4, 1955
52nd Year, No.138
Bust Unveiling Honors Ex-Dean of Fine Arts
Dr. Donald M. Swarthout, professor of piano, thought that after his final public appearance last night he probably would be forgotten after his retirement in June.
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Final Swarthout Concert Praised
As the University A Cappella choir sang its final concert under the direction of Donald M. Swarthout, a small but receptive audience heard music which listeners called "insinuing" and "dramatic."
The 105-voice choir which Prof. Swarthout founded in 1923 performed last night in Hoch auditorium. The concert marked the third day in the Fine Arts festival, which was begun by Prof. Swarthout in 1924.
Opening the program were the reverent words of praise from "Adoramus Te, Christi," (for double chorus) by Handel. Other early classic numbers, including "Exultate Deo" by Palestrina, completed the first part, which was enthusiastically applauded.
Especially well-interpreted was one of the Gretchaninoff selections, "O God, Hear My Prayer." Technical discrepancies in this or any number were overshadowed by the expressiveness of the interpretation.
Songs by contemporary Canadian and English composers were included in the concert. The choir should be recognized for a convincing performance of the final song in this group, "Go, Sing of Mine," by Elgar.
When the choir sang spirituals at the end of the program, audience appreciation seemed greatest. Delcina Guest, fine arts senior, sang soprano solo with the choir in a moving interpretation of "There Is a Balm in Gilead," arranged by William L. Dawson.
At the conclusion of the final number, "There's No Hiding Place," arranged by Ruth Gillum, the audience stood and warmly applauded Prof. Swarthout. Raising his hands for silence, Prof. Swarthout said, "Lovely as the spirituals are, I do want to send you home with one of the most beautiful songs written."
The choir sang "Dedication" by Franz. There was silence at the end of this number. Then everyone applauded for the man who had just completed his final concert as director of the University A Cappella choir.
High School Paper Winners Listed
A two-page broadside listing winners in the 35th annual high school newspaper contest conducted by the School of Journalism was sent out this week, to all high schools in Kansas.
A total of 339 entries was received from 44 schools. Wichita East High school won for the sixth consecutive year in the "service to school" division and Wyandotte High school won for the fourth year in business management.
Prize winners included Iola High school, news story; Hutchinson, editorial; Salina, feature; Wandyotte, human interest; Wandyotte, interview; Hutchinson, sports; Ottawa, news and feature pictures; Wandyotte, retail advertisement, and Lawrence, columns.
The broadside was prepared by Calder M. Pickett, assistant professor of journalism.
But at a surprise reception held following a concert of the A Cappella choir, a bust of the former dean of the Fine Arts school was unveiled.
Dr. Swarthout had just led the 110-voice choir, which he founded in 1923, for the final time. Then he was among about 200 persons in the Student Union who saw the unveiling of the bust, designed by Eldon C. Teftt, assistant professor of design.
No official announcement was made, but officials said the School of Fine Arts, of which Dr. Swarthout was dean 27 years until 1950, probably will purchase the bust for display in Strong hall.
Dr. Swarthout led the choir in a program in Hoch auditorium of selections he picked as among the best received in the past 15 years. It was a part of the third day of the annual Fine Arts festival, which he first started in 1924. The festival will continue through next Thursday.
Invitations were sent to more than 1,000 former choir members and students. Some persons reportedly came from as far away as 400 miles. Many University officials and faculty members were among those present.
Wichita Orchestra To Give Concert
The Wichita High School East Symphony orchestra, named by the University School of Fine Arts as "The Kansas High School Orchestra of 1955," will present a concert at 3 p.m. tomorrow in Hoch auditorium as a feature of the Fine Arts festival.
Playing under the direction of Kenneth Thompson, the orchestra will include in its program Mendelssohn's "Fingal's Cave overture; the third movement of Bruch's "Concerto in G minor" with Marv Lee Scott, violinist, as soloist, and the final movement of Dvorak's "New World" symphony.
Correction
Bailey laboratory is not being demolished, as reported in yesterday's Kansan. The chimneys of the building are being removed and the interior is being renovated for use by the School of Education. Work is expected to be completed by late fall of next year.
ASC Bill Seeks Approval Of New Humor Magazine
--Kansan photo
YOU HAVE ONE?—Phil Petitt, business senior; Harlan Parkinson, college senior, and Douglas Barling, business senior beam during the Senior class convocation when someone suggests where they can get the donkeys they have been trying to find for the Senior donkey
Landscaped Area Will Be Senior Gift to University
The senior class will give as their gift to the University $2,000 to finance landscaping of a double tier of steps leading down to Malott hall from the area between Hoch auditorium and Haworth hall. The gift was voted upon by members of the class in a convocation this morning in the Student Union ballroom. The project is expected to cost about $7,000. The senior class will provide $2,000 of this, with the rest of the amount being paid by the University.
Three proposals were submitted to the class, a scholarship fund, redecoration of the Hawk's Nest, and the steps.
Phil Petitt, chairman of the senior picnic, told of the picnic which will be held May 17 at Holcum's Grove. Tentative plans include a
donkey baseball game between members of the faculty and the class. Tickets will cost 50 cents.
The senior breakfast was explained by Connie White, chairman of the committee. The breakfast, which will be held at 8:30 a.m. June 6, will include the traditional pipe smoking ceremony, reading of the class prophecy and history, and the presenting of the Last Gasp, senior magazine, and life membership to the Alumni association. All seniors are to wear their cap and gowns and present their fee card at the breakfast.
The seniors voted to have the amount of class dues to be $3 to cover the cost of the gift, and the cap and gown fees. The dues should be paid to the business office, at which time a card will be given as a receipt.
AUFS Speaker's Schedule Posted
James G. Maddox, visiting American Universities Field Staff speaker, will be the guest of Thomas M. Gale, history instructor, during his stay here.
Dr. Maddox had lunch with the Faculty club planning committee at 11:30 a.m. today, and spoke at 1 p.m. on "The Andean Indian's Way of Life" at a meeting of the General Anthropology class in Dyche hall. He will speak at a meeting of the New World Archaeology class at 3 p.m. today in Dyche hall.
Noon, lunch with the department of political science in the Faculty club
10 a.m., Land Economics class,
245 Strong, "U.S. Technological Assistance to Agriculture in Peru and Bolivia."
11 a.m., Principles of Economics class, 101 Snow, "The Drive to Industrialize."
Tomorrow
7:30 p.m., graduate colloquium,
department of political science in 3
Friday
9 a.m., Cases in Human Relations class, 233 Malott, the topic will be arranged later.
10 a.m., American Economic De-
velopment class, 12 Strong-D, "The Drive to Industrialize."
4 p.m., Sociology club, 17 Strong Annex F. "Major Impediments to Technological Advance."
Noon, lunch with the department of competition in the Faculty club
3 p.m.. History of Latin America class, 110 Strong, "The Andean Indian's Way of Life."
Monday
8 a.m., World Geography class, 425 Lindley, "The Bolivian Revolution."
1 p.m., Public Finance class, 200 Strong. "The Venezuelan Boom."
2 p.m. Problems in Economic History, 245 Strong, "Technical Assistance through Community Centers."
class, 110 Strong, "The Drive to Industrialize."
Tuesday
3 p.m. History of Latin America
8 am., American Economic Development class, 200 Strong, "Assistance to Agriculture in Peru and Bolivia."
11 a.m. Governments and Politics of Latin America class, 206 Strong, the topic will be arranged later.
Noon, lunch with the department of sociology and anthropology in the Faculty club.
3 p.m., American Diplomatic History II, in 110 Strong, "The Bilateral Technical Assistance Program of the United States Government in Latin America."
Strong, "The Venezuelan Boom," 9 a.m., The Editorial, 210 Journalism, "Resources and Technology of Latin America."
8 a.m., Public Finance class, 204 Strong, "The Venezuelan Boom."
Wednesday
Noon, lunch with the depart-
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- The All Student Council heard a bill for first reading last night requesting approval of a new campus humor magazine, to be called "Souat."
John C. Nangle, editor of the proposed publication and fine arts senior, presented the bill. He explained that Dean of Students Laurence Woodruff told him the magazine must gain the approval of the ASC before the administration can approve it for sale on the campus. The magazine, editors said, will not comment this year.
The new magazine would be published by interested students, not by an organization. Staff members include Nangle; Phil Hahn, college senior; Claralyn Ruff, fine arts senior, and Louis Buck, college sophomore, as well as others.
Last night's bill stipulated that the magazine would be regulated by the publications board of the ASC, and that five staff positions would be available on the book.
Be heard next week
In other action:
Second reading on the bill will be heard next week.
The bill to give the parking regulation authority back to the University administration, up for second reading. was tabled.
the new ASC officers, elected April 20, were sworn into office. Special officers elected last night were Wanda Welliver, college freshman, president pro tem of the House; Judith Tiderman, education junior, secretary of the House; Robert E. Pope, third year graduate, president pro tem of the Senate, and Sandra James, college freshman, secretary of the Senate.
Murphy to Speak At Truman Dinner
Dr. Franklin Murphy, chancellor of the University, will give the principal address at former President Harry S. Truman's birthday dinner Sunday. The dinner, beginning at 7 p.m., will be held in the Grand ballroom of the Hotel Muehlbach.
The dinner, honoring Mr. Truman's 1st birthday, will conclude the ceremonies connected with the ground-breaking for the Harry S. Truman Memorial library at Slover park in Independence. Ground breaking will start at 3:30 p.m. Dr. Murphy also will give a brief talk
The dinner ceremonies will be televised by KCMO-TV, starting at 8:30 p.m.
Red Cross to Offer Life-Saving Course
A Red Cross water safety instructors' course will be held at the University pool in Robinson gymnasium from May 9 to 13.
Gilbert Gribble, Red Cross safety services field representative, will teach the 15-hour course, which will meet from 7 to 10 p.m. The course is open to both men and women who hold a current senior life-saving certificate. Further information is available at the physical education office KU 460.
Weather Generally fair today, tonight and
Thursday except increasing cloudiness west Thursday. Cooler east today and tonight. Warmer west and central Thursday. High today near 70 northwest to lower 80s southeast. Low tonight 50s southeast
40s northwest to 50s southeast.