FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 1943
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
PAGE SEVEN
Roman Throws Boxcars L. C. Douglas' 'Robe'
In the year 33 A.D., Roman soldiers in charge of the execution of a preacher named Christ on a hill outside Jerusalem, are said to have cast dice for the possession of a woven seamless robe owned by the young mystic who had run afoul of the Jewish politicians and temple priests. Nineteen centuries later, Lloyd C. Douglas, author of "Magnificent Obsession," "White Banners" and other books, has
Bambers, and other books, has attempted to tell the story of the soldier. whose two sixes won the garment, in his latest book, "The Robe."
The Gallio family was strangely out of step with their Roman contemporaries. Their slaves were permitted a good deal of freedom, and Senator Gallio was fearless in his criticism of the Emperor Tiberius. His son, Marcellus, shared this courage, and publicly insulted the emperor's weak-minded son. As a reward, Marcellus was given command of a Roman outpost at Gaza, an out-
of a Roman airbase at Gaza, an outpost manned by all the castoffs and political "misfits" of the Empire.
Hero Believes Crucifixion Unjust
The forces of Marcellus were sent to Jerusalem to patrol the streets during the Passover festival. There was always a potential danger during the feast, as the Jews banded together to discuss their grievances and the coming of the long-awaited Messiah to free them from oppression. Shortly before the festival opened, a strange person named Jesus had invaded the Temple and driven out the priests who had a profitable business of selling sacrificial livestock. Rumor had spread that this Jesus might be the Messiah, and a demonstration was staged when He rode through the streets. The priests and others who saw their interests threatened by such a Messiah, used their influence to have the preacher crucified.
Marcellus, whose soldiers were given the assignment of executing Christ, had no religious philosophy but felt that the crucifixion was unjust. To fortify himself in the unpleasant job, he became drunk, and while waiting for Christ to die, idly
last dice with the other soldiers for the seamless robe. Marcellus won, and the story really begins from this point, ending with the conversion and subsequent execution of the young man when he defies the insane Emperor Caligula.
Ideas of First Importance
Anyone interested in reading "The Robe" should wait until after final week, as it is nearly 700 pages long, although the story could have been told as effectively in half that length. As is typical with Douglas characters, everybody from the kitchen help on up is an amateur psychologist and social scientist. Readers may find it slightly difficult to visualize the Romans using such expressions as racket, dizzy, blues, etc.,
but Mr. Douglas found nothing unusual about it.
On the less critical side, Douglas has chosen a novel topic, and has told his story in satisfying fashion, at least to those who find him satisfying. How much of the story has been authenticated and how much is speculation is difficult to say, although Douglas did conduct some research on the subject.
Also, as is a Douglas custom, ideas expressed are more important than setting, so the writer did not strain himself to inject early A.D. atmosphere into the story, although Marcellus wanders over most of the Mediterranean region searching for an explanation of his questions about Christ. A certain knowledge of the Biblical events of the time is helpful but not necessary to understanding the story.
(Lloyd C. Douglas, "The Robe"
Houghton Mifflin Co., Boston, 1942)
Nursing Schools Are Asked By Government To Shorten Courses
Thirteen hundred accredited nursing schools have been asked by the Office of Defense Health and Welfare Services to shorten their training courses and speed up their flow of graduates on grounds of "war necessity."
Director Paul V. McNutt notified the schools that: "The unprecedented demand for nurses for the military forces and for expanding civilian services makes it imperative that student nurses be prepared in the shortest time consistent with sound professional standards. Their services as graduate nurses will be needed in increasing numbers."
Several programs of from 24 to 30 month duration have been suggested and each school has been asked to make whatever adjustments fits its situation.
AMERICAN---the "COLLEGE JEWELER"
(continued from page six) lection of model blueprints are given for so many boxtops, he will spend enough money buying the advertised commondity to pay for a dozen such awards retail.
Yes, the typical American housewife and her family know bargains when they see them—and there is little chance they won't. And when you see a bargain—well, just who's superhuman enough to resist it?
BUY WAR STAMPS
EXAMINATION SCHEDULE
January 12 to January 15, 1943, inclusive
All five and four hour courses, and three, two and one hour courses scheduled on the MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY sequence will be examined as follows:
TUESDAY, January 12-1:30 classes at 8:30 to 10:20
2:30 classes at 1:30 to 3:20
WEDNESDAY, January 13—8:30 classes at 8:30 to 10:20
11:30 classes at 3:30 to 5:20
THURSDAY, January 14----10:30 classes at 8:30 to 10:20 4:30 classes at 10:30 to 12:20
FRIDAY, January 15—9:30 classes at 8:30 to 10:20
3:30 classes at 1:30 to 3:20
Three, two, and one hour courses scheduled on the TUESDAY. THURSDAY, SATURDAY sequence will be examined as follows:
THURSDAY, January 14-8:30 classes at 1:30 to 3:20
9:30 classes at 1:30 to 5:20
TUESDAY, January 12—4:30 classes at 10:30 to 12:20
11:30 classes at 3:30 to 5:20
WEDNESDAY, January 13-3:30 classes at 10:30 to 12:20 1:30 classes at 1:30 to 3:20
FRIDAY, January 15—10:30 classes at 10:30 to 12:50
2:30 classes at 3:30 to 5:20
Students Jewelry Store for 39 Years.
CHURCH NOTES
First Baptist Church
Howard E. Koelb, minister;
Charles W. Thomas, minister to students.
911 Mass. St.
9:45 a. m. Youth Discussion class. Subject, "The Master Teacher."
11 a. m. Church worship service.
6:30 p. m. Youth Fellowship at 1124 Mississippi street. Dr. Robert McNair Davis will speak on "The Dignity of Man."
7:30 p. m. Informal praise service at the church.
Unitarian church
Leona C. Handler, director
Mrs. L. Van Valkenburg, organist
Jean Bartz, flutist
9:30 a. m. Junior church
9:30 a. m. Junior church
11 a. m. Morning service. Prelude:
"Melody" (Beethoven). Offertory
"Voluntary," (Himmel). Piano solo:
"Sunset on the Mississippi." (Arthur
Nevin). Postlude: "Donna Nobis,
(Mozart). Sermon by the Rev. Charles Atkins, Topeka.
5:30 p. m. Open house.
First Methodist church Wesley Foundation O. E. Allison minister
9:45 a. m. Student class. "Being Christian in Today's World" is the subject for discussion.
10:50 a.m. Morning worship. Sermon by the minister.
WANT ADS
6 p. m. Wesley Foundation Fellowship. Following the social period and lunch, Clark Randall, junior in the School of Business, will lead a group discussion on the subject: "We Face the Future."
WANTED: Furnished apartment by KU couple for spring and summer semesters. Will pay good rent. Phone Prather at 726 at meal times. 77.69
LOST: Grey Rainfair raincoat at KU-MU game. Will finder please call 1632-J. 76-59
LOST: Lord Elgin wristwatch. Reward to finder. Phone Hoyt Baker, 1106. 75-58
SALE! Cash and drive. 36 Terraplane, 4 doors, 6 passengers, good condition. $200 cash. Must sell immediately. See or call Phil Lin Jolliffe Hall. Phone 355. 72-58
First Christian Church Harold G. Barr, minister.
Royal Humbert, associate minister,
9:30 a.m. Sunday school.
10:45 a.m. Morning church service.
Mrs. F. A. Bennett, soloist. Sermon subject: "I Am With You."
5:30--7:30 p.m. Young Peoples' Forum at Myers hall.
Snyder Memorial United Brethern Church
Lawrence Deever, minister.
9:45 a.m. Sunday school: University student class,
10:45 a.m. Morning worship. Sermon subject: "Scars."
7 p.m. Christian Endeavor.
8 p.m. Evening worship. Subject:
"This Is Life."
Special Scholarships
Special scholarships have been made available to Latin-America and Canadian students at Webster college, Mo.
OFFICIAL BULLETIN
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS Friday, January 8.1943
PRE-MED STUDENTS — The Medical Aptitude Test will be given this year on January 22, 1943. All premedical students of whatever class, who have not yet taken this test should register by January 1st at the Medical School office if they wish to take it this year. The time and place for the test will be announced later on the bulletin boards and in The Kansan.
Noticees due at News Bureau, 8 Journalism,
at 10 a.m. on day of publication during the
week, and at 11 a.m. on Saturday for Sunday
issue.
Notice to Prospective Teachers: The services of the Teachers Appointment Bureau will be explained and instructions for registration given at a special meeting in Fraser Theater on Monday, January 11, at 4:30 p.m. All persons who expect to register in the Appointment Bureau for positions for the fall of 1943 are urged to be present.—H. E. Chandler, Secretary.
KANSAN CLASSIFIED ADS K.U.66
VISIT
OREAD BARBER SHOP
Close to Brick's
1237 Oread
Sporting goods, camping equipment, household items, general hardware and appliances.
GREEN BROS. HARDWARE
633 Mass. Phone 631
Latest Used Phonograph Records — Reasonable
JOHNNY'S
1031 Mass. Phone 2085
STENOGRAPHIC BUREAU For Typing - Mimeographing Journalism Building
Lock and Key Service Tennis Rackets Re-Strung Guns and Ammunition RUTTER'S SHOP 1014 Mass. Phone 319
Money Loaned on Vauuables Unredeemed guns, clothing, for sale
WOLFSON'S
743 Mass. Phone 675
FOR PIPES
Look at the ELDRIDGE PHARMACY First.
Wester Collegiate Dictionaries
$3.50 up
KEELER'S BOOK STORE Phone 33 939 Mass.