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University Daily Kansan Tuesday. May 11, 1954
Medieval Irish Metal Art Displayed at Museum
A collection of exact replicas of masterpieces of medieval Irish metal work, borrowed from the University of Chicago, is on display this week at the Museum of Art. $ \textcircled{*} $
In connection with the exhibition there will be a lecture and reception at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Museum. Joseph Rubinstein, curator of special collections of the University libraries, will speak on "The Book of Kells and Irish Monasticism," and Edward Maser, director of the museum, will speak on "Masterpieces of Medieval Irish Art."
Some of the displays in the exhibition are the "Shrine of St. Patrick's Bell," of gold, enamel, amber and crystal; the "Shrine of St. Patrick's Silver, Gold and enamel; the "Shrine of St. La-chin'tin's Arm," the "Great Cross of Cong," and the "Harp of Brian Boru."
"Made in 1892 for the Columbian Exposition of Chicago by the Irish government, these facsimiles of ancient Irish shrines, reliquaries and jewelry are so exact that even the same alloys of gold, silver, and bronze, of which the originals were made, were used to make them," Mr. Maser said.
The collection was later given to the University of Chicago. It had first been presented to the Field museum after the exposition. This showing is the first time it has been shown outside of Chicago.
When the objects were made by Irish jewelers, they had to rediscover the formula for making the particular kinds of enamels used in the originals. The lost wax process of casting was also used, Mr. Maser explained.
"Dating from the prehistoric period of Irish history through to the 12th century, these works of art present a unique opportunity to see works of art scattered all over the world gathered together in one display," Mr. Maser said.
Art work by faculty members of the departments of drawing and painting and design is on display in the Museum of Art. The purpose of the show is to show work which the art faculty does in its special field.
Official Bulletin
KC Commuters—For easier organization sign the list in the library, on the firstion of car pools next semester please floor Marvin hall.
TODAY
CUNX Executive board, 4 p.m., Activiti-
l lounge, Student Union. Bring
bring back your phone!
Tollway Club, 7:30 p.m., 206 Snow.
20bology Club, 7:30 p.m. 206 Snow.
Phi Mu Alpha meeting and song practice, 9 p.m. 131 Strong. Very important that all members attend.
Young Democrats executive council,
4 p.m. Pine room, Student Union. Anyone interested in attending the State Conference May 15th and 16th should attend.
German movie "Wonderful Times"
4-10 Lindley; 7:30 pm, Strong auditorium
Le cercle français : Pique-nique a 5 heures, 920毫厘, 50 cents. Inscriviez-vous dans la saille 115 Strong avant midi mardi. SSVI
Radio Players "Black Death" rehearsal 4, p. 1m. Green hall workshop.
Home Economics club meeting, 7:30 a.m. dinner with friends off for graduation seniors. Refreshments. Reservations made by paying 5c secretary in Home Ec office by phone.
TOMORROW
Public Reception on the occasion of 68th anniversary of establishment of the RepubliCn room. Union. Program: BERNARIA Orloff, Kansas City reporter recently back home to tour 'Akiva' and 'The Flight to Freedom'. Refreshments.
Der deutsche Verein, 7:30 p.m., 101
Snow hall. Flum. "Herrliche Zellen"
Herman 'Movie,' Wonderful Times',
7:30 p.m., 101 Snow. Free.
History club, 7 p.m., Pine room, Student Union. Program: "The Importance of Barbed Wire in History." By Prof. James C. Malin. Refreshments.
THURSDAY
WAA picnic, 4:30 p.m. Potter pavilion.
Election of new officers. Initution of
new officers.
Kukn rush smoker, 7.15 pm. Javant basketball players and pledges be present in uniform constitutional amendment will be discussed. All men interested in pledging
At least 19 faculty members will hit the "Pomp and Circumstance" trail next week as the high school commencement season begins in earnest.
Quack club, 7:30 p.m., Robinson
Faculty Members To Give Addresses
eveemers of University Women's club bpmn lounge. Bridge, canyon and spring meadows.
Ballie Chemistry club, 8 p.m., 305
Bailey of officers and last meet
ing year of yea
Guy V. Keeler, director of the lecture course bureau, said he knew of 19 persons who would give at least 81 addresses. Most engagements are in Kansas, but speakers from KU will get into Iowa, Missouri, and Oklahoma.
The busiest day will be May 13 when 13 persons from here will speak. Next busiest day will be May 20 with 12 addresses. During the May 10-15 week, 21 addresses will be given, during the May 17-22 week 38, and during May 24-29, 20.
Berkley, Calif.—U.(P.R.)—A University of California professor says Communists should be allowed to teach on the faculty because communism "has to be given a chance to win the American mind."
Reds Should Teach, Savs Professor
the student newspaper, The Daily Californian.
Dr. Joseph Tussman, assistant professor of philosophy, urged college teaching posts for Communists in an off-campus speech April 7. His remarks were printed yesterday by
Dr. Tussman also contended that Congressional Investigating committees have no right to inquire about an individual's political beliefs and affiliations.
Phi Beta Kappas To Be Initiated
Initiation of 28 students elected this spring as members in Phi Beta Kappa at 5:45 p.m. Thursday in the Sunflower room of the Union.
Chancellor Clark Kerr at once issued a statement claiming Dr. Tussman's views are "not shared by the majority of the faculty nor by me."
Charles Michener, chairman of the department of entomology, will speak on the topic, "Communication Among Insects," at the dinner at 6:30 p.m. in the Kansas room. Group singing will be led by John Ise, professor of economics, who will be accompanied by Natalie Calderwood, assistant professor of English, Carroll D. Clark, professor of sociology and president of the University chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, will preside at the banquet.
Mr. Kerr pointed out that the faculty voted in March, 1950, in favor of a resolution opposing employment at the University of any person "whose commitments or obligations to any organization, Communist or other, prejudice impartial scholarship and the free pursuit of truth . . .."
Dr. Tussman, addressing a meeting sponsored by the Friends committee on legislation at the First Unitarian church, said:
"The question that seems to me to have to be faced is this . . . Is it good or bad for the educational system of this country to have some people in it who, on the basis of conviction, are trying to win converts to the Communist position?"
"And the answer I find myself
forced to come to is that if a good thing to have.
"Very simply, communism has to be given a chance to win the American mind. And the best place to have that done, among others, is in the colleges and universities.
"We have to face the fact that communism must be regarded as a legitimate and live option for the American public."
He went on to say most Americans fear their democracy cannot be defended and that:
"Since we don't think it can be defended (or most of us don't), we simply won't let it be challenged. If you won't let it be challenged, then you keep the people who challenge it out of your educational institutions."
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