AGE TWO
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 1951
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Have Ya' Heard About The New Big Band On The Campus?
By CHARLES PRICE
Potter Lake Has A Varied History
Winter ice skating on the campus has disappeared and unless Ole' Man Winter slaps us with another near-zero spell, the skating days on Potter lake are over for another year. But when one season ends and another begins, the lake is hardly tranquil. Students simply find a new use for it.
Since the Union operating committee built the recreation area on the west shore, the lake has become a popular place for picnics, informal dances, and a number of other activities during the summer.
Some students can remember the stag week of 1949, when Potter lake received men students caught talking to women. The rivalling lawyers and engineers in the past have chosen the lake shores as their "field of honor" for their annual spring contests. With a rope stretched across the triangular lagoon, the two teams fight it in a tug-of-war with the losers getting yanked into the water.
By March of 1911 the dam and pumphouse were completed and the lake had already begun to fill. It was then that someone thought of having the annual commencement
Several of the men's organized houses think they have a good use for the lake. One house thought it was all right to force a member to take a "swim" on his birthday. Another house makes a practice of giving the pledge trainer a good soaking at the close of the spring semester.
the campus. Actually the lake wasn't built for skating or pranksters, but for a much more practical purpose. In 1910 the University did not have adequate water to fight a possible fire even though the institution was connected with the city lines. The board of regents decided to approve the construction of a lake on the campus that would act as a reservoir in case of fire.
But strange as it seems, probably the most frequent occupants of the lake are University women who live along the south-west edge of the campus. Some fraternity men think that women who raid fraternity houses to steal trophies, or serve dinners, or play other types of jokes are not too timid to be tossed into the lake from time to time.
Although students of today might not see how their counterparts of 1900 got along without it, Potter lake has not always been part of the campus.
Bob Dring & Bob Ausherman AND THE 'COLLEGIANS'
regatta on the lake instead of the Kansas river. The "regatta on the campus" idea soon spread, but in order to get the lake large enough, the city water lines had to be tapped and water piped to the lake.
By this time the board of regents had officially named the small body of water in honor of State Senator T. M. Potter, a former member of the board.
The regatta took place June 5, 1911, and since Mr. Potter was present, the occasion was somewhat of a dedication. During the proceedings someone sighted a "whale-like" creature in the center of the lake near the dam. A boat went out to investigate, but was upset in the confusion.
No one got a second view of the swimming mammal. The appearance of the fish was first recorded in the Graduate magazine in 1911. Today it is still a mystery how a whale
could be seen in a fresh-water lake no larger than Potter, especially when at that time alcoholic beverages were unlawful in Kansas.
But as the lake gave its hours of pleasure, it also has been the scene of tragedy. Before the lake was finished it claimed its first victim. A group of students on their way home after a party, swam across the lake and on their return trip, one of the students went down in 12 feet of water. It was an hour before his buddies found his body.
In 1921 six persons had lost their lives in the lake, and the University Daily Kansan urged adequate protection for the swimmers. In 1924 a diving tower, pier, spring boards, and dressing rooms were built and most of all—life guards were provided.
With regattas, pignics, swimming and bathing. Potter lake became one of the most popular spots on the campus until planned improvements for the lake never crystalized and in 1927 swimming was banned by an official decree. With spring almost here, the lake will again become a favorite spot, but the old regatta swimming days are gone forever.
Official Bulletin
Thursday
A.W.S. Senate, 4 today. A.W.S.
Lounge, 222 Strong
K Club, 7:30 tonight. Kansas Room,
Union. Coffee and doughnuts. All
new fall lettermen invited.
K. U. Young Democrats, 7:30 tonight, 106 Green, Election of officers.
Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship, 7:30-8:30 tonight. 206 Strong, Rev. U. S. Grant, Kansas City, speaker. "Significance of Faith Today." All students welcome.
A.I.C.H.e., 7 tonight, 402 Lindley,
G. T. Halberstadt, Procter & Gamble,
speaker. Be prompt. Refreshments.
I. V.C.F. Missionary meeting, 12 noon to 12:50 p.m. Friday, Danforth chapel. Open to all students.
Pershing Rifles, 5 today. Military Science Lounge. Important; all members attend. Discussion on pledging activities.
This new big band, is the first really "BIG" band on the campus since 1946. This band will feature a full sax section backed up by a four-man brass section. Piano, bass, and drums will furnish the rhythm. Two vocalists will be featured. Special arrangements will be used to present the latest in popular music. Individual artistry, as well as smooth, solid, section work will be blended to create the finest dance music on the hill.
University Women's club neighborhood group meetings today and tonight.
Der Deutsche Verein versammt sich heute abend um 5 Uhr in 502 Fraser zu einem deutschen Liederabend.
Sociology club, 4 today. Phine Room, Union. Miss Virginie Baroudjian, Topeka State hospital.
4-No Duplicate Bridge club. 7:45 p.m. Friday, Kansas Room. Union. Students, faculty and wives invited.
Al Eteneo se reumira el jueves, a las 4:30 en 113 Strong. Programa:
Dr. Osma. ___
Christian Science Organization, 7 toight, Danforth chapel.
Phi Chi Theta, 7.30 tonight. Union ballroom. Jayhawker picture to be taken. ___
K. U. Mountain club, 7:30 tonight, East room, Union. Important meeting. All interested are invited.
KuKu's, 7:30 tonight, 105 Green.
Christian Science lecture. 8 p.m.
Friday, Strong auditorium. Ralph
Castle, speaker.
Episcopal students club, 5 p.m.
Sunday, Trinity church. Supper at
5:30. The Meaning of Sacramental
Confession, and Ucnction. Rev. Louis
Basso. TV show after program.
Lutheran Student Association, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Trinity Lutheran church, 13th and New Hampshire. Cost supper and program Miss Esther Twente, travels in Europe.
I.S.A. meeting, 7:15 p.m. Monday,
Kansas Room, Union. Important
convention plans discussed. All
members and representatives attend.
Mathematics colloquium, 5 p.m.
Monday, 203 Strong. Prof. Guy W.
Smith, "Conditions for Associativity."
Anyone interested in attending "Messiah" at Bethany College, Lindsborg, March 18, inquire at Dean of Men's office. Limited space available on University bus.
Camphor is literally "sweated" out of camphor trees. Branches of the trees are steamed until they give off drops of camphor as if they were perspiring. The drops are collected and pressed to remove oil and water, leaving whitish crystals.
University Daily Kansan
Mail subscription; $3 a semester, $4.50 a year, (in Lawrence add $1.00 a semester postage). Published in *Lawrence*, after admission and during the University year except Saturdays and Sundays, University holidays and examination periods. Entered as second class on Sept. 17, 1910, at the Lawrence Kans., under act of March 3, 1879.
Party Dates Are NOW Being Accepted For The 1951-'52 Season.
This Band Can Play Anywhere (From Hoch Auditorium To The Phone Booth in Strong Hall).
You'll Hear From Us-And We Want To Hear From You!
For Further Information — Call Bob Dring — 348 or 2954