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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1940
The Kansan Comments-like ski pants,becomes fashionable.At present,the prevailing fashionable mood is one of pessimism.
EDITORIALS★
The Fashionable Mood
PATTER★
Professor of Speech and Dramatic Arts
by ALLEN CRAFTON
Professor of Speech and Dramatic Arts THE human race is subject to moods. A mood
At the present awful moment we are told by a posse of calamity scouts writing in our magazines and papers, speaking from our radios and platforms, and teaching in our classrooms, that disaster is just around the corner; that democracy is obsolete and decadent; that a form of pernicious anaemia has set in; that we're unbelievably soft; that we're morally bankrupt; and so on and so on. These crepe hangers tell us further that to be an optimist right now is to be, at the very least, a moron.
The present generation has an inelegan but expressive rejoinder to such statements of impending doom. It is, "Aw nuts!"
Of course, if one enjoys being a pessimist, he shouldn't be denied his dismal pleasure; but if he wants to be an optimist he has an abundance of human history, logic, common sense and other adult evidence on his side. For instance, it doesn't take very deep research to discover that the world has been in a bad way many times before and has recovered from its illnesses. Here in America, immediately after a devastating war and in the midst of world conditions which were certainly as terrifying as our own, our ancestors established a nation, and a darned good one; and we are a pretty sorry offspring if we sicken and sour over the present crisis. We can recognize that "hell hath no fury like that of a non-combatant of the Dorothy Thompson type," and look elsewhere for a more true perspective. We can ask, "Isn't it unfair to ascribe to our opponents meaner motives than our own? And if we do, isn't the only result the lowering of our own moral currency?" We can remind ourselves that age is not necessarily another name for wisdom. We can remember that the mood of pessimism has been traditional with man for a few million years while optimism concerning himself and his future is only a newcomer, a few thousand years old; yet optimism with its attendant companions of faith and courage, has staged a number of the most important victories in the heart of man during its comparatively brief existence. Finally, we can honestly doubt the wisdom and motive of all our "betters" who would deny us faith and courage.
The fashion of pessimism hits us periodically. Every few decades we are told that we are doddering down the brimstone path of chaos, and we believe what we are told, and we begin repeating it. This continues until something or somebody invents another popular mood.
BOOKS★
The only excuse for an intelligent person remaining pessimistic today is that he is afraid to be unfashionable.—A.C.
God knows, we make a hundred contacts with our fellowmen each day which give us sufficient evidence for continued faith in mankind; and God also knows that neither the possibility for courage has been denied us nor its justification taken from us.
Look Ahead
The University's part in the $9,000,000 educational phase of the national defense program was assured recently when the United States Bureau of Education approved a list of defense training courses recommended by the School of Engineering. This nation-wide educational program is to train men of draft age for spec-
LETTERS
italized engineering tasks, so that defense industries will not lag because of a lack of men with technical knowledge.
For men not now attending any University, the training courses will present an opportunity for a technical education at a small cost. A four month course will practically assure a man of placement in one of the expanding national defense industries
The University man should not look to the defense training courses as an easy method of getting a good job. If University men took the courses they probably would procure jobs quickly; however, when the national defense program has been completed many of those men who were rushed into industry as stopgaps will be thrown out of work. An engineer will have a far greater opportunity of being absorbed into normal peacetime industry, if he has a record which includes a well-rounded engineering education with technical information in a variety of fields.
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
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THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
LAWRENCE, Kansas
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OFFICIAL BULLETIN UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Vol. 38 Sunday, Dec. 15, 1940 No. 61
Notices due at Chancellor's office at 3 p.m. on day before publication during the week, and at 11 a.m. on Saturday for Sunday issue.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE ORGANIZATION: Christian Science Organization will hold a regular meeting Tuesday afternoon at 4:30 in the Pine Room of the Union building. All students, graduates, and faculty members are welcome.—Patricia Neil, secretary.
COLLEGE FACULTY MEETING: The faculty of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 17, at 4:30 in the Auditorium on the third floor of Frank Strong Hall—Deane W. Malott, president.
DRAMATICS CLUB: The Dramatics Club will meet Tuesday at 4:30 in the Little Theatre, Green hall. The apprentices will have charge of the program. Roll will be called -David Watermulder, secretary.
HOME ECONOMICS CLUB:: Home Economics Club Christmas Party for children will be held in 116 Fraser hall Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. All members are urged to be present—Millie Regier, president.
JAY JANES: Jay Jane meeting Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. All members are urged to be present.-Millie Regier, president.
NOTICE TO ALL STUDENTS: Dr. E. T. Gibson will be available for personal conferences at Watkins Memorial hospital on Tuesday afternoons from 2 to 5. Appointments should be made at the Watkins Memorial Hospital—R. L. Canuteson.
PHI CHI DELTA: Phi Chi Delta will meet Tuesday at 5:30. A Christmas program has been planned by Phyllis Wherry.—Jane Dooley, Dee Ellen Naylor, Program Co-chairman.
RESIDENCE HALL SCHOLARSHIPS: Application for Residence Hall Scholarships may now be filed for any vacancies that may occur at the close of the current semester. These scholarships admit holders to the privileges of the Residence Halls for Men. Applications should be made in person in Room 303 B, Frank Strong hall, Monday...Olin Templin, chairman, Residence Hall Appointment Committee.
W. S.G.A. COUNCIL: W.S.G.A. Council will meet at 7:00 in the Pine Room on Tuesday evening—Doris Twente, secretary.
SIGMA XI: The regular December meeting will be held tomorrow evening, Dec. 16, at 7:30 p.m. in Blake hall. Dr. Robert G. Green, Department of Bacteriology and Immunology, University of Minnesota, School of Medicine will be the guest speaker. His address will be "The Nature of Virus Infections."—W. H. Schoewe, secretary.
ROGER WILLIAMS FOUNDATION (Baptist):
There will be a "Christmas Open House this evening,
between Vespers, 5:30 to 7:00 at the Baptist Student
Center, 1124 Mississippi Street. Come and bring your
friends. Each one bring 10 cent gift for Christmas tree.
Theta Epsilon will assist.—Stanford Splitter, president.
W. N.A.A.: W.N.A.A. will meet Thursday at 7:30 in the lounge of the Union building Women students invited.-Lillian Fisher, president.
WESTMINSTER FORUM: The Westminster Foundation will present a play entitled "The Shepherd Who Stayed," by Stuart Hunter at 7:30 this evening. The play consists of a cast of six characters. Everybody is welcome to go to Westminster Hall to see a good Christmas Play--Robert Talmadge, president.
NOTICES★
Wheezes and Sneezes--- Pink Pill Specialists Dole Out Rosy Cheeks
When you pay your fees each semester you notice stamped on your registration card the words: "Health fee—$5.00". Being a normally healthy person you shrug your shoulders, pay it without comment, and forget all about it. At the time you possibly do not realize that that money is going to bring you more actual value than any fiver you have $
value than any fiver you have spent for a long time.
That one five-dollar bill entitles you to any ordinary drugs, treatments and consultations. The staff, including five physicians, an interne, two laboratory technicians, a pharmacist, two dieticians, a statistician and secretary are at your service at any time you may need them. At least one doctor is available for emergency calls to students 24 hours of the day.
The scope of the hospital extends for beyond the treatment of ordinary illness. According to a survey made by the American Youth Commission of the National Educational council the mortality rate in the college student age group is 10 per cent less than for that age group in the general public.
The students is encouraged to use dispensary services and to undergo vaccinations and physical examinations.
Other groups examined throughout the year include the football and basketball teams, physical education majors, students enrolled in ROTC, members of the faculty and employees end sianors, who boost the number of examination performed in a year to 1,500.
Seniors are particularly encouraged to undergo vaccination before leaving the campus. This year all members of the faculty and employees were given the tuberculin test.
Watkins Memorial Hospital, situated at the east end of the campus overlooking the Wakarusa valley, was built by the late Mrs. Elizabeth M. Watkins in memory of her husband, Jabez B. Watkins, and is one of the few fully equipped hospitals given as a gift to a school, built solely for the use of students.
Spooner-Thayer Features Rare Japanese Stencils
An exhibit of Chinese and Japanese prints has been placed in the Oriental, or north gallery of Spooner-Thayer museum. In addition to the museum prints which were exhibited several years ago, Mrs. E. H. Lindley lent three prints which she collected on her recent trip abroad.
Rare Japanese stencils, estimated to be about 150 years old, are being exhibited in the music room of the museum. These stencils were used for applying a design to fine papers and silk. The stencils were cut with a knife from thick paper which had been pasted on a board. The designs were held in place with human hair nets.
ROCK CHALK TALK
Robert Ramsey, college junior entertained the Lawrence Co-operative club with sleight - of-hand tricks at the club's regular weekly meeting Thursday night.
By HEIDI VIETS
Wednesday afternoon Ruth Rice was sitting studiously in class when she received a note which read, "Come to my office immediately."
She thought it was strange that no faculty name was signed, but suspected nothing.
Outside the classroom door, George Grinord wondered why his scheme didn't bring results, got discouraged and walked away.
Inside, Ruth decided the College office must have sent the summons. When class was over, she set out for the office, but was intercepted by Grinrod just before she stepped inside.
Pepper things the Delta Chis have done him wrong. Last Thursday Charles Wright brought home a dog that had wondered into the alumni office, named it after Bob Holmer. Pepper curls up his tail and sniffs
Santa Claus at the Battenfeld hall Christmas party Friday night was Tom Harris, freshman engineer from Abilene. Witnesses said he did a good job of being chubby and cheerful.
Friday afternoon Jimmy Brown, trumpeter in Clayton Harbur's band, serenaded Zita Ann Lowry over the phone. He played "Rhumbogie" sweet and hot, was amazed when Zita told him at the end of the piece that a crowd had gathered around the phone to hear the music.
with disgust at the idea of another pledge in the Delta Chi dog chapter.
At least twelve dozen roses were sent to members of the cast of "Cradle Song" during its four night stand. A gross of roses should be a shot in the arm to local florists.
When the Acey-Deucey bridge club met for the first time in the Union lounge last Friday, twenty bridge fans showed up. Ann Robbins, promoter for the club, predicts that in the future every good y-hawk will join this crusade against trumping partners' aces.
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