Page 4 University Daily Kansan Fridav. April 17, 1953
CAMPANILE BELL—The University's Memorial Campanile has 53 bells, fourth largest number of the 75 carillons in North America. The above photograph shows the comparative size of one of the bells.
Barnes Lauds Campanile As 'Finest in Nation'
By GLADYS HENRY
The Memorial Campanile, which stands as a monument to the 276 former University students who died in World War II, is hailed by Ronald Barnes, carillonneur, as the finest in North America.
"Of the 75 cavillons in the United States, this is the finest I have ever heard or played, and is located in the most advantageous spot possible," Mr. Barnes said.
The 53 bell carillon, surpassed in size only by three other North American carillons, is played from a keyboard located in an office approximately halfway up the tower.
This keyboard resembles that of an organ, but each key is a six inch oak lever played by striking it with the side of the partially closed fist. The bell clappers swing proportionally as far as this lever is depressed.
A row of foot pedals actuates the heavy clappers of the largest bells. While these bells may be played by the clavier, it is seldom done.
Wires attached to the clavier keys and the foot pedals extend through the ceiling to the arms of horizontal roller bars. From arms on these bars, opposite each bell, rods extend to the clappers. Counterweights attached to the horizontal bar balance the clapper enabling it to be swung with a minimum of pressure on the keys.
While the rims of the solid bronze bells give the fundamental pitch, each one has five prominent overtones. The bells, made by the John England, never move and are anchored to steel beams.
Since all the music played must be arranged for the carillon, Mr. Barnes has an office just below that containing the keyboard. Learning to arrange the music is a continuous process which is difficult to master, Mr. Barnes said.
Also located in this office is a practice keyboard used for practicing arrangements and for giving lessons. This keyboard is an exact duplicate of the actual clavier, only it has metal bars to duplicate the sound of the bells.
"I feel that the carillon is liked and would be missed if it were no longer played. Many of the Lawrence residents who reacted violently to the original idea are now my chief fans," Mr. Barnes said, "and on a clear day the music can be heard clearly as far north or Sixth street."
He added that the one unfortunate thing about the carillon is that there is no elevator to an observation platform so that more people could observe the actual playing.
"While the Jay Janes conduct tours through the tower at Homecoming, it is not satisfactory because of the dangerous stairs and the always present possibility of someone removing one of the smaller bells. They would make lovely door-stops or paper weights." Mr. Barnes said.
Unlike most artists, Mr. Barnes is unable fully to enjoy his music, for the bells have a totally different sound inside the tower.
"My fondest dream." Mr. Barnes concluded, "is to take a pillow out into the Marvin grove and listen to someone else play."
A GRAND SELECTION -
Graduation Gifts OF DISTINGUISHED BEAUTY
AND QUALITY
"The hardest thing for me to do' says Clement Blakelee, almost totally blind college freshman, "is to fight my way down crowded halls without knocking too many people down. And then stairways are a bit hard to maneuver, too."
By STAN HAMILTON
FEATURE LOCK DIAMOND RINGS
IMPERIAL CULTURE PEARLS
SELF-WINDING WATCHES
ELGIN-AMERICAN COMPACTS
PRINCE GARDNER BILLFOLDS
Crockett became a proctor by answering an article in the Daily Kansan last year. He was interviewed by Dean Paul B. Lawson of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences after his grades and courses had been evaluated.
Blakeslee, who is planning to go into law, has some light perception, allowing him to make out trees and such objects very faintly. He takes tests either orally or dictates them to a reader, and uses records or readers for his studying. His notetaking device, a slate and stylus, is as fast or a little faster than the
In Western Civilization "the responsibility is on the student;" the purpose being "to make a more mature student," according to Crockett, he said the course is similar to those offered at the University of Chicago.
Blind Freshman Breaks Ice Easily
He says the proctors "try to answer questions" but "don't lecture." He spends about 20 hours a week as proctor and "enjoys" it. The proctors also make out the preliminary tests given so the students may determine how they are progressing.
method used by other students, he claims.
He volunteered for the Marine Corps in April 1945 and was discharged in September 1946. He plans to get his master's and "possibly" his doctor's and "maybe someday become a college sociology teacher."
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Students who have spent many a session with their Western Civilization proctors and talked about almost everything, even the required readings, may wonder about their background, how they got their jobs, and other particulars about the course.
Harry Crockett, a senior sociology major, is one of nine proctors this semester. He is 25 years old, has been married four and a half years, and has a 1-year-old son.
"Teachers," he says, "give me the squarest breaks in the world. They have helped me to get the most out of my courses and have gone more than halfway to help me understand."
SUGGESTIONS
By KENNETH WINSTON
Western Civ Proctors Advise, Don't Teach
Clement's Acacia fraternity brothers readily say that he is an
Clement says his handicap is harder on other people than it is on him. "It is rather new to them," he says, "and they are a bit strained at first because they don't know how I will react, so it is up to me to break the ice."
Phone 911
The proctors are under J. Eldon Fields, instructional director; Rupert Murrill, assistant director, and Harrison Madden, senior proctor, who
COLLEGE JEWELER
809 Mass.
Western Civilization with its system of paid proctors has been a graduation requirement for a majority of University students for seven years. Students in the College are trained on entering the Business, Education, Journalism, Law, and Medical schools are required to take the course.
each have a few students.
Crockett believes the course with its criticisms by some of being different from all other University courses is worthwhile.
The Western Civilization manual reads, "The proctors are a group of carefully selected upper-class and graduate students who won their positions because of their outstanding academic record and their genuine interest . . . The proctors are there to help you. They are not intended to teach . . ."
Between 400 and 425 students are enrolled in the course this semester, a decrease of 200 from last semester. Two seniors and seven graduate students are proctors this semester. Each meet about 50 students, 25 a week, for 25-minute sessions.
Passing a comprehensive examination is the only requirement for course credit. Attendance at biweekly proctor meetings is required of those enrolled, but enrollment is not necessary to take the test.
expert ice-breaker. When one of the brothers stealthily swiped Clem's roll at dinner one night, Clem got a hurt look on his face and popped up with "Stealing from the blind again, eh, George?"
"I certainly think that I get much more out of KU than I possibly could at a school for the blind," he says. "Being at KU forces me into society, and I have had to learn to get along with normal people or else. Being here has made me more independent and more determined to do things for myself."
Clement obviously has done a lot for himself. He is at KU on a Summerfield scholarship and was on the dean's honor roll last semester, a good proof of his ability to overcome what might make many give up all effort. He was chairman of the auditing committee of the InterFraternity Pledge council and is now entered in the race for sophomore class president.
Clement came to Lawrence froe Wichita East High school where he was president of the senior class and in the top two per cent of his class scholastically.
COLD NO'S
No, lady--you stick chicks will soon be in a fix, because ice is ice, whether walking or driving. The stuff is just plain slippery. So reduce your speed to conform to the condition of the road, and keep your mind on the business at hand. Think ahead, and be ready for that emergency around the next corner.
Welcome to the 1953 RELAYS
Why not record the events of the 28th Annual KU Relays with photographs? Bring in your films for fast development. We have 24-hour service. We also have a complete line of photographic equipment.
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