WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6. 1939 UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS PAGE THREE Here on the Hill--an account of Mt. Oread Society Elizabeth Kirsch, Society Editor Before 5 p.m. call KU-25; after 5, 2702-K3 With the smell of holly in the air and the sight of new party dresses hanging in formal closets, there is a vague uneasiness in the back of more than one mind based on the realization that the end of the semester is fast approaching. Everyone has heard the story of the ants and the grasshopper—a study in the contrast of plodding and pure undiluted fun—and it all adds up to the reminder of the bitter days coming after the holidays. The bitter days, whereof we speak, being final exams. Professors Participate in Society A worthwhile suggestion will be a way to combine business and pleasure so that both will be well-balanced. But since practicality is out of tune with holi$ ^{4}$ While students enjoyed the warm unseasonal weather yesterday, professors tossed aside tutorial wories and ungraded quizzes to honor Prof. Mark H. Ingraham, national president of the American Association of University Professors and head of the department of mathematics at the University of Wisconsin. Professor Ingraham is visiting colleges in this section. Before coming to the university he was a guest at Manhattan and is now en route to Dallas. Approximately 70 members of the American Association of University Professors attended the dinner in the Old English room of the Memorial Union building at 6 p.m. to honor Professor Ingram Following the dinner the selection of delegates to the national convention of the association was discussed. The convention will be held in New Orleans, Dec. 27 and 23. days and merriment we can only cry, "On with the dance." Mathematicians Luneh Following a luncheon in the Old English room, members of the department of mathematics and special guests heard Pref. Mark H. Ingraham, head of the department of mathematics, spoke to "How, When, Wisconsin, speak on 'How, When, And Where to Consult a Mathematian," at noon yesterday. Included in the 40 guests attending the luncheon were: Chancellor Dean W. Malotl; Paul B. Lawson, dean of the College; Frank Stockton, dean of the School of Business; Ivan C. Crawford, dean of the School of Engineering and Architecture; Posey, associate professor of educ. tecture; and C. J. Posey, associate professor of geology. Jane Coffman, c'11, was a dinner guest at the Phil Delta Theta house Monday night. New Fraternity Officials Della Chi fraternity elected the following officers Monday night: president, Ed Hall; ed'43; vice-president, Kenneth Troup; c'40; secretary, Charles Grutzmacher; e'42; secretary of the responding responcilcy. Charles Wright, ira and sergei-at-arms, Herbert Anderson, c'48. Monday night the members of Kappa Sigma elected the following officers: president, Lou Ward, c'41; grand proctor, Roger Ludeman, c'41; and grand master of ceremonies, Bob Leidig, c'42. Alpha Chi Omega entertained the pledges of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity with an hour dance last evening from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday dinner guests at the Alpa Omicron Pi house included: Mr. and Mrs. G. A Hagedorn, Montreal Mr. and Mrs. George Fox, West Englewood, N. J; and Mr. and Mrs J. W. Morash, Hallax, Nova Scotia They were visiting Bentrice Hagedorn, 'i. 41'. Luncheon guests at the Alpha Omicron Fi house Monday were Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Witt, and Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Williams from Russell. Noontime Guests The sophomore class of Pi Beta Phi entertained the following guests at lunch yesterday; Dick Baskett b:40; Harry Harn, e:42; Tom Sweeney, b'41; Roy Edwards, c'42; Harry Linn, c'40; Al Becker, c'42. WANT ADS LOST: Sunday afternoon - a ladies gold Elgin wrist watch, between 11th and 23rd streets on Vermont or Massachusetts, or 16th between Vermont and Tennessee. Reward. Phone *9241J* or return to *1177 Vermont*. *62-83* LOST: Black leather billfold in and around Robinson Gymnastics. Redward, Hepworth, phone 365.-56 FOR RENT: To adults, good modern 5-room bungeal, sleeping perch, insulated garage. South of University city. 139 Rhode Island Phone 2539R. -60 Bill Horton, c'42; Bob Gilliland '42; Jim Russell, c'41; Bob Little '42; and Bill Bailley, b'40. Other luncheon guests at the Pi Beta Phi house included Mary Lou Borrears, E. Paso, Texas; '98; Jean Robertson; '10; and John Robertson; '40; and Mr. John Noble. FOR RENT: To adults, good modern Kappa Kappa Gamma will be in charge of the W.S.G.A. tea to be held from 3 to 5 p.m. tomorrow in the lounge of Frank Sturgil hall. Fledges of Gamma Phi Beta entertained tuggies of Alpha Tau Omega at an hour dance from 7 to 8 p.m. yesterday. --included a welcome address by Robert R. Moore, e'40; and a response by Presson Shane, e'41. Leo Johnstone, e'40; toastmaster, Kappa Kappa Gamma announces the engagement of Marjorie Crume gr. to Frank Ryman, in 10. No. Blythe Dodd is involved in the professional fraternity. Mrs. John Noble, wife of John Noble, pioneer Kansas artist whose paintings are now on exhibition at Spooner-Thayer museum, is a guest at Corbin hall. Monday dinner guests at the Alpha Omicron Pi house included: J. W. Jarrett, Hutchinson; and M. E. G. Harrington, Kansas City. Mary Louis McNown, c'43, and Mary Jean Edmiston, c'41, were luncheon guests at the Kappa Alpha Theta house yesterday. Tau Beta Pi Initiates Thirteen Tau Beta Pi, national honorary engineering fraternity, held an initiation for 13 junior and senior students following a banquet in the Kansas room of the Memorial Union building last night. Speaker at the banquet was Dean Ivan C. Crawford The program in- Those initiated were: Charles Cleason, e'40; John Hamilton, e'40; Rudy Kowach, e'40; Gordon Ramiser, e'40; Dean Ritchie, e'40; Kenen Rosebusch, e'40; Charles Thibodeau, e'40; George Hurge, e'41; Robert Brockett, e'41; George Lupier, e'41; and Presson Shane, e'41. English Department To Offer Reviews In keeping with a practice of several years' standing, the department of English of the University is offering again this year a series of afternoon lectures on contemporary literature. The lectures are intended primarily for freshmen, but others who are interested may attend. The program for the remainder of the year, including the book, author and reviewer: Jan. 10—"Grapes of Wrath" (Steinbeck) Waggoner, instructor Feb. 14—"The General's Ring" (Lagerlof) Miss Blanche Yeomans assistant instructor. Dec. 13—"The Web and the Rock' (Wolfe)—Perry Westbrook, assistant instructor. March 13—"The Yearling" (Rawlings)—Maurice Hatch, assistant instructor. (Continued from page one) Continued from page 158 closer with a one-pointer when Ebling got too anxious. Newman made good on a long side shot with only seconds to go to give his mates an even 30 points. Jayhawks Down--probably sets some sort of record for dramatic characters in Fraser theater. Only a little less difficult is the part of defense attorney, Stevens, being played by Jack Nelson, gr. He must be 253 individual speeches. The Juyahwaters took advantage of the new rule of declining a free throw just before the gun. An Agnge fouled one of the Kansans while trying to get the ball, but instead of taking the shot, Kanas took the ball out of bounds and kept possession. Partridge, who was driving, was approaching a car, a truck, and a bayruck at a speed of about 50 miles an hour. As he applied his brakes, the brake rods pulled loose. He chose to hit the car which was going in the same direction. His crew lifted the other rolled in to the ditch. Phil Partidge, e43, and Mr. and Mrs. Victor Kallin, all escaped serious injury in an accident which occurred Sunday as they were returning to Lawrence from Hutchinson where they had spent Thanksgiving. Student in Car Accident Escapes Serious Injury Kalin received minor cuts on the forehead, but no other injuries. North College, the first K.U. building, was erected in 1866. ---On the Campus This Week---- Where To Go; What To Do On the Campus **TODAY** -- Midweek, Memorial Union ballroom, 7-8 p.m., W.S.G. A. Tea for all university women, Women's lounge in Strong hall, 5-5 p.m. University Concert Course: Zino Francescatti, violinist, Hoch auditorium, 8:20 p.m. THURSDAY--Phi Chi Theta Juneco, English room, 12:30; Women's Pan-Hellenic meeting, Pine room, 4:30; Phi Chi Kappa tea, Kansas room, 4 p.m.; University Women's Club Christmas party. Union ballroom, 10 p.m; hockey and volleyball feed, 6 p.m.; Convention of County club- FRIDAY- Scabbard and Blade dinner, Kansas room, 7 p.m.; Owl Sister dance, Kansas room, 9 p.m; R.O.T.C.舞会, Memorial Union ballroom SATURDAY—Sigma Tara dinner, English room, 6:30 p.m.; Kappa Alpha Theta dance, Memorial Union ballroom, 9:15 p.m.; iSA Dance, The last nail has been driven and the final splash of paint has been spread on the setting for "Night of January 16th," Dramatic Club production which opens next Tuesday for a four night run in Fraser theatre. Workmen Complete Set For Coming Mystery Production The last thing built was a specia room off stage where the jury will confer in private—the jury which will be picked from the audience. Tickets will go on sale tomorrow morning at the ticket office in the basement of Green hall. This murder case has been presented to an all-student cast of 23 members. Rehearsals on the play are running smoothly and the east expects to be ready for dress rehearsals Sunday Probably the hardest act job in the play falls to Less Hixon, csp, who has the leading male role, that of the prosecuting attorney, Flint. Hixon has memorized some 326 individual peeches of varying length—which Dressing for Pleasure WITH SWANK WITH For the big moments that come after swank, Swank has the correct accessories. Available in a $2.50 variety of styles. 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