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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 1944
War Casualty Affects Concert
Word that Lt. William Parsons of Council Grove, husband of one of the star performers of Monday night's University band concert was missing in action drew from the program Mrs. Parsons' clarinet solo and brought a pall over the entertainment that made itself felt throughout.
Under the direction of Russel L. Wiley, associate professor of the School of Fine Arts, the band presented a varied program meeting the approval of its many listeness as shown by their tremendous applause and demands for curtain calls from the individual soloists.
In the velvety smoothness of the band's playing, "A Manx Overture" (Hayden Wood) revealed the touch of Celtic wistfulness. The cornet solo of Eugene Arnold in "Inflammatus" from "Stabat Mater" (Rossini) rose clear and stentorian above the accompaniment of the band. The band then followed this number with "Scene du Bal" (Eric Coates) in a graceful style.
Between vocal passages of "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" sung by Betty Dell Mills, contralto, a cornet trio composed of Eugene Arnold, Don Diehl, and Keith Bunnel, played the chorus is soft muted tones. As another featured soloist with the band, Lonnie Kelly skillfully manipulated the trombone in "Kije's Wedding" (S. Prokofiev).
Popular Songs Featured
In selections from "Oklahoma" including such popular ones as "Oh What a Beautiful Morning," "Oklahoma," "Many a Day," "People Will Say We're in Love," "Out of My Dreams," and "The Surrey With the Fringe on Top," David T. Lawson and Ruth Russell delighted their audience as a duo team and also as individual soloists.
Charlene Coomber, accordian soleist, presented "Dark Eyes" in such a manner as to prompt the audience to recall her for an encore "Rose of Spain."
Following the stately calmness of "Larghetto" (Ernest Williams), the band presented the vigorous march
Speech Tryouts Start In Green Hall Tonight To Choose Finalists
Preliminary tryouts for the speech contest, "Know Your University," will be at 8 tonight in the Little theater of Green hall. Any student in the University, including Naval and military men, is eligible to enter the contest Prof. E. C. Buehler of the speech department announced.
Five-minute speeches on any phase of the activities, departments, courses, alumni, life, traditions of the University will be required for the tryouts. A list of 60 suggested topics is available at the speech office in Green hall.
Eight to 10 finalists will be chosen to compete in the final contest, June 6. A prize of $10 will be awarded to the winner of the final contest, and there will be a second prize of $5.
Judges of the contest will be Prof. Allen Crafton, Prof. E. C. Buehler, and Margaret Anderson, associate professor, all of the speech department.
Ship's Company and Trainees Observe Memorial Day
Services in observation of Memorial Day were held yesterday at 12 o'clock with the ship's company and trainees of the University Naval Training School participating.
The flag in front of Frank Strong hall was lowered to half mast and a minute drum roll was sounded, while the entire personnel stood at attention.
music of "Law and Order" (Harry Alford) and the cornet flourishes and cymbal clashes of "Parade of the Gendarmes" (M. L. Lake). Giving a Hispanic touch to the program was "El Relicario, Paso Doble" (Jose Padilla). With waltzes from "Die Fledermauz" (Johann Strauss) the band gave its final touch to an evening of enjoyable music.
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Kansan Applications Still Being Accepted
THURSDAY
Thru Saturday
Applications for salaried positions on the University Daily Kansan will still be accepted anytime this evening or tomorrow morning, stated Elmer F. Beth, to whom the applications should be addressed.
Students, approved by the Kansan Board for managing editor and advertising manager on the Summer Session Kansan, and advertising manager and business manager on the paper next fall, will be paid for their work, Mr. Beth explained.
The applications should give training and experience, accompanied by letters of recommendation if possible.
Mu Phi Epsilon To Elect Officers
Election of officers will be held at a picnic meeting of Mu Phi Epsilon, honorary music society, at 6 p.m. today, Barbara Huls announced The picnic will be given at her home at 500 Illinois street.
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With Barbara Baker pitching a fast game, Chi Omega's defeated Kappa Alpha Theta yesterday and claimed the organized house championship in the women's intramural softball tournament. Chi O.'s chalked up 24 runs, while Kappa Alpha Theta completed only 3 rounds of the diamond.
Donna Burkhead, who caught for the Chi O's yesterday, hit a home run, which was the highlight of the game.
Chi Omegas Are Softball Champions; Defeat Thetas
The overwhelming victory of the Chi O's over the Thetaas was surprising as the losing team yesterday has had a successful season and was leader of their division.
Peggy Davis pitched for the losing team.
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Prof. Laudon Finds Geology Camp in Good Condition
The Geology field samp, about 16 miles northwest of Canyon City, Colo., was inspected by Prof. L. R. Laudon, of the geology department, over the weekend.
He said he found the camp in good condition and that it is a good location for the students who are planning to go on the Geology field trip this summer.
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