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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1941
The KANSAN Comments...
The Holiday Spirit
The entire blame for yesterday's happenings cannot be placed upon Chancellor Malott. At the convocation yesterday morning, he was under the impression that he had an agreement with responsible leaders of the student body that classes would be resumed after the convocation. But the student body apparently accepted no such agreement.
Perhaps a little more diplomacy, however could have turned the enthusiasm of an excited student body from mob rule into more constructive channels. The students were feeling, not thinking, and, as the situation developed, the wisest procedure might have been to declare a holiday. We did score an upset victory over an old rival, making natural grounds for the student demand. Other conference schools as creditable as Kansas have been given holidays for football victories.
Calling a convocation and rally Monday morning showed weak judgment on the part of the planners. It was unwise to assemble a group of students in a holiday mood, raise them to a high pitch of enthusiasm, and then ask them to go quietly back to class.
The Chancellor could have prevented much hard feeling by more diplomatic handling of the student councils after their attempt to pass the "no school" resolution. Still, the M.S.C. and the W.S.G.A. did overstep their authority, possibly in an attempt to raise themselves in the student esteem by going on record as concurring with a student marjority opinion. Both the Chancellor and the councils were placed in an unfavorable light, the Chancellor because of exaggerated stories springing from his threat of disciplinary action, the Council because of an attempt to adopt and announce a resolution that completely reversed an understanding between the Chancellor and a group of student leaders.
During the rallies, scheduled and otherwise, some of the students conducted themselves in a manner that did not bring credit to themselves or to the University. The crowd in front of the Chancellor's house after the game was excited over the outcome, but this does not excuse some of the ill-mannered remarks that were made. As for the incident in Hoch auditorium Monday, even at pep demonstrations there is need for treating speakers and University officials in a courteous manner.
There is a way that future incidents of this nature can be avoided. Whenever important or traditional games approach, some plan for celebration of a victory should be made well ahead of time. Student leaders and University officials will be able to confer, announce their plans, and have the student body in a pleasant state of mind that will lead to bigger, better-organized victory celebrations that will not bring discredit to the Universtiy.
YOU SAID IT
Editor Daily Kansan
Every conscientious and well meaning student looks back with regret on the incidents that occurred after the scheduled pep rally Monday morning. These incidents started with the unsportsmanlike conduct of the students during Dr. Allen's talk. Dr. Allen has always shown himself to have the best interests of the students at heart.
We feel that we are representatives of the student body and that we owe Dr. Allen an apology for our conduct.
Furthermore, we wish to apologize to Chancellor Malott for the unorthodox manner in which the students conducted themselves during the rally. We know
that the student body as a whole was sincerely attempting to celebrate the victory over Kansas State, and the rowdyism was the result of certain foreign elements who, by the use of mob psychology, used the students as a means toward their own ends.
Signed: Danny Brune, Eugene Alford, Eldon Sneegas
(Ed. note: We should like to know more about the foreign element and the end toward which they were using the student body.)
OFFICIAL BULLETIN UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Vol. 39 Tuesday, November 18,1941 No. 46
Notices 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.
--part. The second number was a Flemish folk song, "The Scissors Grinder."
ALL STUDENTS graduating at the end of the first semester who expect to teach should secure blanks and complete a registration in the Teachers' Appointment Bureau immediately. It is probable that a considerable number of vacancies will be received during the holiday season.-H. E. CHANDLER, Secretary.
LE CERCLE FRANCAIS. Le Cercle Francais se reunira jeudi, le vingt Novembre a trois heures et demie dans la salle 113 Frank Strong. Notez bien le changement de date.—Marjorie Mossman.
THE NEWCOMER'S CLUB will meet at the home of Mrs. Laurence C. Woodruff, 2 Westwood Road, Thursday, Nov. 20, at 3 o'clock—Alice Palmer, Sec'y.
DELTA PHI SIGMA: Meeting tonight, Tuesday, in the Old English room of the Memorial Union building from 7 to 8. Miss Leona Handler will speak. Louise Palen
JAY JANES will meet Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 in the Pine Room.-Genevieve Harman, President.
The International Relations Club will hold its first meeting Thursday, 4:30 p.m. in room 104, Frank Strong Jull. All students interested are requested to attend. Merrill D. Patterson, Acting Chairman.
W.S.G.A. Tea Wednesday, 3-5 p.m. Women's Lounge,
Frank Strong hall, Delta Sigma Theta will be hostess.
PHI CHI DELTA will meet from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday at Westminster hall for a supper meeting.
Miss Mary Miles will speak on Japan. Any non-members interested in the speech may join us 6:00-8:00 PM OCTOBER 21 President
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DELTA PHI DELTA will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in room 310 Frank Strong hall.-Ann Murray, Pres.
NOTICE TO MEN CLASSIFIED IIA for Selective Service—Every student classified IIA for Selective Service is requested to call at the Registrar's office to see Mr. Hitt.
R. Q. BREWSTER, Chairman
K. Q. BREWSTER, Chairman
University Deferment Committee
W. S.G.A. COUNCIL will meet Tuesday evening at 7:00 o'clock in the Pine room.-Mary Ellen Roach, Sec't.
SIGMA XI. The regular November meeting of the Kansas Chapter of Sigma XI will be held on Thursday, November 20 at 7:30 p.m. in Blake hall, Dr. R. H. Wheeler, chairman of the Psychology department, will speak on "The History of Climate in Relation to the Rise and Fall of Government."—W. H. Schowee, Sec't.
NOTICE TO PREMEDICAL STUDENTS.—Premedical students who are interested in making application for admission to the University of Kansas School of Medicine for the freshman class of 1942-43 should submit applications as soon as possible. Application forms may be obtained from the School of Medicine Office, Room 10, Frank Strong Hall. O. O. STOLAND, Secretary.
MEN'S STUDENT COUNCIL — The next regular meeting will be on Tuesday, Nov. 18th at 8:00 p.m. in the Pine Room—Fred Lawson, secretary.
NOTICE TO PREMEDICAL STUDENTS: Due to the abnormal situation there are some students desiring to enter medical school next fall who did not take the Medical Aptitude Test at the regular time last spring. For these students, the Association of American Medical Colleges is arranging to give a special test at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, December 5, 1941, in Room 206 Marvin Hall. Those students who wish to enter medical school next fall should take the test at that time since the regular test to be given next spring will come too late. Will such students please register AT ONCE at the Medical School Office, Room 10 Frank Strong Hall. A fee of two dollars will be charged for this special test. For further information, inquire of Parke H. Woodard, Assoc. Professor of Physiology, Room 8B, Frank Strong Hall.
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The Kappas pledged a conscientious girl when they got Suzie Wieder last rush week. Her ability to handle any situation was demonstrated only too well Saturday night.
On phone duty, Suzie was horrified around 11 o'clock when the call came in saying that Kappas would have their water cut off for twenty-four hours starting at midnight.
Thanking the party for the information, Suzie ran with forethought and determination to the Kappa kitchen. She knew the situation was delicate and needed quick action—especially with a house full of guests, rushees, and parents.
Grabbing every pan, pot, and kettle in sight, Wieder filled them to overflowing with the ever precious water. Pledge sisters say she didn't even stop until she'd filled the glasses. Every concave surface in the kitchen was full of water.
When actives came home to find resourceful Suzie master of her situation they gently hinted that there was a chance it might have been a joke.
Suzie phoned the plumber. It twar uh jok!
And it all comes to light. Someone phoned the Phi Delt house, too. Mrs. Kramer, Phil Delt housemother, felt a little foolish when the boys came home to find her with her bathtub full of water!
Kappa Sigs, Larry Spencer and Bill Murfin, flew to Columbia Saturday for the O.U.-M.U. game. Their reason? "We wanted to make sure we saw a good game."
Spencer and Murfin aren't flying anywhere this Saturday.
What is this talk about changing the name of Hoch auditorium to Pandemonium hall? Senseless, isn't it?
Civil war broke out full force on the Theta sleeping porch last night. Sleepy pledges placed blame on sleepy pledges this morning in the library. Katie Shoaf accuses Virginia Phipps; Virginia accuses Katie Shoaf.
Rachel Shan deceases. Hannah Beds were de-slated, watered, and well peppered. Eggs placed between the springs in the double deck beds showered Dorothy Nicholson and Lila Jean Doughman when the uppers came to bed. Nancy Jayne Peterson found her pajamas tightly sewed.
I just heard; I wasn't there.
Large Audience Hears All-Musical Vespers
An audience estimated between eight and nine hundred people heard the first of the four regular All-Musical Vespers given by the School of Fine Arts in Hoch auditorium on Sunday afternoon. Four of the major musical organizations of the University made their first public appearance of the year on the program.
The afternoon's program began with the University Symphony Orchestra playing the Allegretto con grazia movement from the famous Pathetique Symphony of Tschaikowsky. part. The second number was a Flemish folk song, "The Seissors
Prof. Joseph Wilkins, sang an aria "Dai Campi" from the Boito opera "Mesfistofele." This was accompanied by an instrumental background of seven: Waldemar Geltch and Eugene Ninger, violinists; Karl Kuersteiner, viola; Raymond Stuhl and John Ehrlich, cellists; Jean Turnbull, contra bass; and Laurel E. Anderson, who made the arrangement, at the organ.
A number for three pianos, arranged for organ by Grainger, and called "F Major Toccata," was given by Ruth Orcutt, Allie Merle Conger, and Carl Preyer of the Fine Arts piano faculty.
The University Men's Glee Club under its director, Joseph Wilkins appeared in two folk songs "Turn Ye To Me" in which the tenor solo was sung by Dean Tack who took the part at the last minute because of the illness of Gerald McDonald, previously announced for the solo
The University string quartet made its initial bow of the year with the opening movement from the "American Quartet" by the Bohemian composer, Anton Dvorak.
As a closing number for the program, the University A Capella Choir of 84 voices, clad in royal blue vestments with the white satin stoles, offered three selections for unaccompanied choir. The numbers given were the selection in nine parts, "Theine is the Greatness" by Bortniansky; a mdoern love song by the contemporary English composer, Eric Thiman, "Go, Lovely Rose"; and the Russian number "Sunrise" by Taneyef.
The program was broadcast over station KFKU. The next All-Musical Vesper will be the Christmas performance with music and tableaux. This service will be given at 4 and 7 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 14.
Debate on Federal Control of Labor To Take New Form
"Should the Federal Government Control and Regulate Labor Unions?" will be the subject of a debate to be held in the Little Theater of Green hall at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
A new type of debating called clash opinion debate will be demonstrated, E. C. Buehler, professor of speech, indicated.
Teams will determine crucial points which they debate and will proceed to take points one at a time. Donald Hultz, Lawrence lawyer and police judge, will render verdict. The public is invited to attend the debate.