UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
OFFICIAL STUDENT PAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
VOLUME XXXVI
Hay Fever'Opens Before Humor Allerqic Crowd
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Lucille Wagner Holds With
By Ken Postlethwaite
Mavin Moon, c'uncl, author-husband of the actress, had a fine English-as we-understand it accent and a super-dramatic attitude which was not entirely undesirable. Mary Neel, 40, mottie and douglas, duckle
Bob Rolhe, c39, as the mad son of the retired actress, behaved well, even when she was with Roberta Cook, fa39, a week end guest, might have been improved.
Lucille Wagner, gr, as the erratic hypocritical, domineering, sweet (and a dozen other inconsistent adjectives) retired aceried carried the play from beginning to end in the palm of her hand. Frankly we thought she was swell and we fail to see how her part could be improved upon. Devotees of the cinema might see in her the perfect counterpart of the fluttery Billie Burke.
"Hay Fever" season opened a Fraser Theater last night with most of the audience dangerously allergic to the very humorous irritant. The Noel Coward three act comedy went off to the large audience that jammed the opening of the local season's second production.
Anc Supporting Cast
Another Lucille, Lucille Gaynor, e'39, as the daughter of the retired actress, gave her stage mother plenty of help. She was so dumb that you felt sorry for her and liked her, much. The rest of the cast did not notice, and, wilt but few exceptions, no one let the play down for a minute.
Has Fine English Accent
c'40, petite and pretty daughter $\mathfrak{M}$ the author-arcs combination, performed admirably. Only fault we could find with her is that she did not know her name, so he sat at all times in Row N, set 6, where we were sent.
Earl Porter, as a diplomatist, was excellent. He has a well upholstered build and a deep voice that added immeasurably to his part. Elmer McCarty, a prize fighter, has the same build as Porter and as a consequence thereof the Coward lines had to be changed a bit to admit his entrance into the play. He did not have "litte limbs" from "little limbs and narrow waist" to "sturdy legs and big chest."
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7.1938
Betty Bradley, c'40, was adequate as the servant girl in the mad-house of the retired actress' family.
Crafton Deserves Credit
The directing staff of "Hay Fever," headed by Prof. Allen Cranton, deserves a lot of credit for the production of a play that has to move swiftly and surely, also the life and life of the story would be lost.
And while we are throwing bouquets we mustn't miss Robert Johnson who designed one of the trickiest stage sets we've seen in a long while. The stair-case in the set is identical to the set we also, would like to say a kind word for the two musicians who labored in the pit keeping the audience amused while the cast changed clothes. Olga Eiuter played the violin, accompanied by Marshall Butler. Miss Eiuter's usual accommodation included her versatile soul, was on the other side of the foot-lights this time.
(This review, incidentally, is the last which this critic shall write of life as he finds it on Mount Oread. He is, in short, retiring from the local field of critical writing, having gone to pains and verbal brick bats. Having reached a smile and mellow old age he no longer can take it.)
Modern Choir Sings Over WREN
The Modern Choir, under the direction of Ross Robertson, gr, presented a 15 minute program over WREN last at night at 6:45. All of the selections were arranged by Don Boun, b'39. accompanist. Following is the program: "Sophisticated Swing," "Azure" "My Blue Heaven," "Heart and Soul," "Begin the Beguine," and "Be It Ever So Thrilling." The last number was sung by a quintet composed of Charlene Barber, fa'39. Fen Durand, c'49. Art wolf, c'39. Robertson and Wood.
Red Cross Spurs Drive For Additional Funds
Major Raymond Edwards, Red Cross roll call chairman, asked yesterday that all those who wish to contribute to the Red Cross and have not done so, or have been inadvertently overlooked in the recent memberships, have joined Red Cross Council in the court house. Incomplete returns for Douglas
this year shows a list of 1,000 memberships, with a total of $2,857.88 contributed.
It is hoped that complete returns which will be available soon will show a substantial increase. The services and increased activity of the Red Cross is bound only by its financial limitations.
NUMBER 58
Mysterious Fire Destroys Armory
★Drill Hall of National Guard Gutted Early Yesterday
The lower floor of the buildings occupied by the M. F. Hudson Motor company suffered only water and smoke damage. The damage to the building might reach $15,000 according to L. L. Riling, the owner Of the firm. The guarded companies using the armory estimated their loss at $100,000.
Bedlam broke loose early yesterday morning when the National Guard Armory occupying the second floor of the building at 800 New Hampshire street was destroyed by a $100,000 fire which exploded 100,000 rounds of 22 and 30-caliber ammunition.
Fire Chief Paul Ingels said that all firemen on both shifts were called into action. All equipment with the exception of one pumper was on duty at the fire. The other piece of equipment was kept at number one station to protect against any other fires.
The origin of the fire was unknown last night. Company M held its weekly drill in the armory early that evening. The fire department received the alarm at 2:03 yesterday morning and by the time firemen reached the scene the blaze was nearly out of control.
Three members of the University football squad were put to work as soon as the alarm came in. Paul White, who rooms at No. 2 station saw active duty at the fire, while Bill Arnold was on watch at No. 2 station where he also lives. Mike Silhanick, who rooms at No. 1 station was on duty with the emergency truck.
Although the fire was out of control when the firemen arrived at the scene, their main objective was to prevent from spreading to nearby property.
The fire was the first major one that Lawrence has had since the burning of the United Brethren Church in February three years
The crowd that gathered to watch the blaze stayed a good distance from the science because of the exploding cartridges.
A large attendance is expected due to the lack of entertainment for independent students as well as the students not having parties Friday night.
Athletic Board Meets Regents
Heretofore all social activity of the organization has been a "get-to-gether" affair of interest to only a few unaffiliated students.
A small group of students backed with the interests of Miss Elizabeth Meguiar, advisor of women, and advisor of men, Henry Werner, have struggled through the last semester and all through this fall term attempting to create interest in social activities of the majority of Ui-
There's a possibility that the athletic situation here may be cleared up tonight. A bare possi-bility.
Petitions which have been circulating among students will be presented at the meeting by Blaine Grimes, c39, a student representative of the board. The petitions ask for the removal of Ad Lindsay as head football coach and the apology for his postion. The petitions specify further that he remain as director of athletics.
Prospects of a joyful Celebration Friday evening, open to all students and sponsored by the Independent Student Association, caused considerable excitement among the leaders of the local organization last night when it was announced that four honoured students and his team had been engaged to play for the first all school dance to be sponsored by the LSA.
The men's Pan-Hellenic council unanimously voted in favor of recommending Lindsey's removal in its regular Sunday morning meet-
"The Pan-Hel is by no means attempting to run things by this action and the various organizations involved are hearty supporters of University athletics," Ted North, c41, president of the council said.
For a committee of 16—three members from the Board of Regents and 13 from the Athletic Board—meets tonight in the Chancellor's office with the intention of ironing out difficulties.
Registration of candidates fo. teaching positions come to the office throughout the year. A general meeting of all students who plan to teach the following year is called near the close of the first semester. The registration blanks, which the applicants must fill out, give com-
★ Discuss Difficulties In Coaching Situ ation Tonight
Harry Wiles, '141, a member of the council and also a student representative on the board, will report at the meeting tomorrow evening.
Prof H. E. Chandler, having completed his tenth year as secretary of the teacher's appointment bureau, has included a number of tables and statistics covering the entire 10-year period in the annual report of the bureau, showing that 1.983 positions have been filled in the past ten years. Other tabulations summarize the work and activity of the bureau during the period from Sept. 1, 1937, to Aug. 31, 1938.
He described the action as an expression of opinion, and reported that the house presidents, in voting in favor of the resolution, expressed the belief that they reflected the moment of their fraternity brothers.
Dr. Marvin Hall, Topeka, a member of the Athletic Board will be unable to attend the meeting because of sickness.
Teachers' Bureau Provides For 1,983 In Past Ten Years
With the engagement of Bysom's orchestra, a mark goes down in the brief history of the University organization that only took form last Spring under the leadership of Susan Maloney, c.39.
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Independents Engage Bysom's Band for Dance
versity students who are unaffiliated to the social fraternities.
A delegation of four students will represent the University at a Midwestern Convention of the LSA. a Purdue University, Dec. 16, 17.
Further social activities are planned at frequent intervals to bind the students of the University close together as well as a newspaper. Independent News, to be published bi-annually and sent to all independent students.
The dance is the first step to organize the greater portion of independent students in preparation for the convention that is to be held in March.
The next step in the organization history was taken when a group of nine students represented the University at the first national convention of independent students which was organized and officially named the Independent Student Association. Forty states were involved in organizing meetings which was held at the University of Oklahoma.
At this meeting, through the efforts of the University delegates, it was agreed to hold the second national convention here.
A second exhibition of work by Eugene Higgins, prominent American artist, is now on display in Spooner-Thayer museum and will remain there until the Christmas holidays.
Co-operation with the Kansas Federation of Art, the department of drawing and painting sponsored the exhibition of Higgins etchings, monotypes, drawings and watercolors to be circulated throughout
Artistic Work Of Eugene Higgins Stays 'til Christmas
The monotypes in the collection are made by a peculiar process. Only a single print can be made from the original produced by the artist. This original is painted in oil colors on a plate of glass or metal. The paint is then applied to the painting on the plate and subjected to pressure by a roller. When the paper is removed the painting appears in reverses on its surface.
Ribbentrop Signs Anti-War Pledge
★German Minister Receives Sullen Reception In France
Paris, Doc. 6.-(UP) - German Foreign Minister Göring von Jibentbent today signed an anti-war pledge with France "ending our wars" and pledging that all received a sulen reaction from the French people who gave him neither jerks nor cheers as he rode along the heavily guarded boule-
Guarded by thousands of mobile guards in shining helmets who surrounded him wherever he turned Chancellor Adolph Hitler's "traveling salesman" was skirted into Paris in a round about manner that brought his train to a rarely used station to thwart any hostile leftist demonstration. From then on through the signing of the Declaration of War with France Foreign Minister Georges Bonnet in the historic front of the Quai d'Orsay every precaution was taken to guard the Nazi leader.
Even the semi-official le Temps, in what was believed to be an inspired article, warned that attacks would become valuable only if it serves as a foundation for general European appassment.
Armed forces locked out a mile square no-arms land around Ribbentrop and gave him no opportunity to feel the pulse of French public feeling. If he read today's左 wing press however, he found deep and bitter distrust of the anti-war agreement.
"With today's declaration France and Germany taking into account the solid states which constitute the ties with other states agreed to end a century-old frontier conflict and recognize reciprocal territories and facilitate recognition of nation interest.
"As equal partners our two great nations declare themselves ready after serious differences in the past and establish friendly relations in the future."
Ribbentrop in a speech tonight said:
Dean Stouffer said that before 1890 there were no graduate schools in America. But because of demand, need for highly specialized training, need for research and methods of research, and because people know
E. B. Stouffer, dean of the Graduate School, spoke yesterday on "The Graduate School, Research and Desirability of a Nationally Known University," to the members Student's Correspondence Bureau.
Students' Bureau Hears Stouffer
Research is being carried on constantly by the faculty members here despite the fact that they do not have enough time to themselves to think about these research questions. However, during the year 1935 and 1936, more than six hundred articles of research prepared by faculty members were published.
so much more today than was known 50 years ago, the University now has one of the leading Grids with an enrollment of about 710.
Since recognition of this Univer
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Union Plans Christmas Party Next Week
*Elaborate Open House Will Be Held Wednesday Afternoon at Memorial Union Building
An entertaining open-house Christmas Party was planned by the Memorial Union Student Activity board meeting yesterday afternoon in the Old English room of the Memorial Union building.
The party is to be held a week from today in the lounge of the Memorial Union building, from 3 until 5 p.m. The Union lounge will be decorated in a manner adept for such an occasion, and son. Refreshments will be served.
"Due to the efforts of the program committee, the party promises to be highly entertaining," asserted the Memorandum of the Memorial Union Board.
At the meeting a report was received from the representatives of the board who attended the national convention of the Associations of College Unions at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minn., which returned Sunday after a three-day meeting.
Those attending the convention included: Jeannenette January, c39; Mary Lewis, c40; Proctor Ritchie, c39; Leo Johnstone, c40; Walt McCrookey, c40; and Miss Hermina the director of the Memorial Union.
College Career A Service Baseline Says Spencer
"When you finish your college career, you have laid down a baseline for a lifetime of service." This was the idea expressed by C. H Spencer, supervisory engineer of the Interstate Commerce Commission and national patent office in engineering fraternity in a talk last night at the initiation dinner of the organization, which was held at Evans' Hearth.
Mr. Spencer, who is affectionately known to all Tau Beta's as "Uncle Charlie," has devoted most of his lifetime to the interests of the fraternity, and also has been able to obtain for himself a reputation as a top-notch engineer. He was on the Nye committee that awarded him investment in Navy appropriations, and he was chief consulting engineer on the construction of the Union depot in Washington, D.C.
“A university is known not by its curricula, especially, but mainly by the type of men that it turns out. I have always conceived of the University of Kansas as a great institution, because of the contacts that I have had with the many fine men that it has turned out.
"The question that arises in my mind is whether we are producing better men with the improved equipment and facilities that we have, than we did when equipment was really inadequate. I have concluded that we are at least producing men that go further."
Initiation ceremonies which were held preceding the dinner added 12 men to the Tai Bai membership, Claude Burns acted as taomaster.
Curriculum Trends Shown In Bulletin of Education
The leading article of the recently published University Bulletin of Education in the study by Dr. Carl B Athaus, professor of education at North Prairie and Curriculum Trends in Kansas State High Schools."
Doctor Althaus and several graduate assistant have worked the past year compiling statistics and gather information for this investigation.
The bulletin also includes reviews of master's theses, a list of the graduate degrees in education for 1938 and 1940, a list of publications activities of the School of Education
The committee on publications of the School of Education includes H. E. Chandler, professor of education. H. A. Bellis, professor of V. W. Lapp, professor of physical education. The bulletin is issued twice each year.
Governor W.A. Huxmar Praises Chancellor
The "remarkable progress" of the University under the leadership of Chancellor Lindley was stressed in a letter written by Gov. Walter A. Huxman to him after learning of his resination.
Chancellor Lindley's "long, faithful, and devoted service to the University and to the people of Kansas" was lauded, while the University described as having "increased admirably through the years."
Miller May Play Basketball
★Special Brace Ordered To Enable Sophomore To Compete
Ralph Miller may play basketball this season, if he wears a specially constructed knee brace, was the decision yesterday of Dr. C. B. Francisco, noted Kansas City bone specialist.
The sophomore athlete was reported to be definitely on the shelf after re-injuring his "football knee" during basketball practice early last week. But after an examination, Doctor Francisco stated that "there is nothing seriously wrong with the joint, and that I see no reason why he will not be able to play this season."
A special elastic brace with an aluminum knee cap is being ordered and when it arrives, Miller is expected to return to the team.
Coach F. C. Allen and Dr. A. J Anderson, lawrence physician who treated Miller's knee, were not so pleased with the civilist, but Doctor Allen was highly pleased. He had already given up of Hope Miller playing this year.
Bridge Contest Entries Must Be In by Friday
Entries for the contract bridge tournament, to be held under the management of the Student Union Activities Committee, will close Friday at 5 p.m., Walter McCrokesky, tournament manager said last night.
Should 32 teams be entered before that time, entries automatically will be closed. Twenty-seven team had entrusted last night. Pairings will be completed the day's Kansan. First round play will be completed Monday night.
Will Present Yule Vespers Sunday
The University Christmas Vespers sponsored annually by the School of Fine Arts, will be presented in Hoeh auditorium next Sunday at 4 on again at 7 p.m. Last year the Vespers attracted more than 6,300 person
A vested chorus of nearly one hundred voices under the direction of D. M. Swarthout, dean of the School of Fine Arts, will sing four unaccompanied Christmas anthems and will again take part in the candlight processional and recesional.
Other musical numbers will include vocal solos with instrumental accompaniment, string ensembles with harp and organ and a trumpet quartet playing a fantasy of Christmas hymns. Preceding both afternoon and evening services, a brass quartet will play outdoors from the balcony of Hoch auditorium as the audience gathers.
Four living tableaux of Christmas scenes, directed by the departments of design and drawing and painting, will again be given. The tableaux depict the Swedish legend of Saint Lucia, the visit of Mary to the house of Zachariah, Shepherd in the field of Zachariah, basking picture, "No Room at the Inn."
More than 100 students and members of the faculty will take 'orti in the colorful pagenet and musical sets' are open to the public without charge.
John Hodge, former University student, will speak on "Testing ofulum Productus." Hedge is now doing work on petroleum in Tepeka.
Davidson To Address Chem. Club
Dr. A. W. Davidson, professor of chemistry, will discuss the 'Solvent Properties of Selenium Ox-Chloride' in a meeting of the Chemistry Club Thursday afternoon.
Examination Schedule Is Announced
★Will Give 'Breathing Spell' in First and Last Portions of the Examination Plan
Presentation of an examination schedule for the closing days of the present semester, provided in the University Senate yesterday afternoon a brief discussion on what one member called "bootleg" examinations by the instructor to a time other than that provided in the regular session. D. E. Rice, chairman of the schedule committee, pointed out that the committee had authority, and almost every year made a few changes. Comment by members of the Senate indicates that students were made that inconvenienced students, or other instructors.
On motion of Dean Lawson, the senate advisory committee was instructed to study the problem of giving the examination committee police power. In this connection it was recalled by one speaker that the Senate had a few years ago directed the registrar to notify the bureau and to confirm the bursar, and authorized the bursar to withhold the final monthly pay-check. Comment was that grades are now never late.
The examination schedule, by the way, will be as follows: Thursday, Jan. 26, 8:30 to 11:20, all 3:30 classes of 5, 4 and 3 hours; 1:30 to 3:20 p.m. 3:30 classes of 2 and 1 hours; 3:30 to 5:20 p.m. all 4:30 classes.
Friday, Jan. 27, 8:30 to 12:10 a.m.
9:30 classes of 5 and 3 hours; 2:30
to 4:20 p.m., 9:30 classes of 2 and 1
hours.
Saturday, Jan. 28, 8:30 to 11:20 a.m., 10:30 classes of 5,4 and 3 hours; 2:30 to 4:20 p.m., 10:30 classes of 2 and 1 hours.
Tuesday, Jan. 31, 8:30 to 12:10 a.m.
11:30 classes of 5, 4, and 3 hours;
2:30 to 4:20 p.m., 11:30 classes of 2
and 1 hours.
Monday, Jan. 20, 8:30 to 11:20
a.m. 1:30 classes of 5, 4 and 3 hours;
2:30 to 4:20 p.m. 1:30 classes of 2
and 1 hours.
Wednesday, Feb. 1, 8:30 to 11:20
a.m. 8:30 classes of 5, 4, and
3 hours; 2:30 to 4:20 p.m. 8:30 classes
of 2 and 1 hours.
Thursday, Feb. 2, 8:30 to 11:20 a.m. 2:30 classes of 5, 4 and 3 hours; 2:30 to 4:20 p.m. 2:30 classes of 2 and 1 hours.
The schedule, it was pointed out, was made light at the beginning, to accommodate wishes of students who desire a "breathing spell" before examinations begin; and fairly light at the close, to ensure that they can set up their records for the new semester, near at hand.
Chancellor Lindley spoke briefly at the opening of the Senate meeting, telling members of his plans, much as previously announced in the press. He had to leave early, and Prof. F. E. Kaster, chairman of the Senate Advisory committee, presided
Reports were received from a number of the Senate's standing committees.
ON THE SHIN
by jimmy robertson
Because I like everything about the Union building so well, I'm sure the management will realize that I am only kidding when I say that the lack of mirrors in the "little boys' room" has the male population of this institution thoroughly disusted.
Naturally no boy minds combing his hair by means of a dim reflection from the grandfather clock in the lounge while several hundred people look on. But in case a few fellows are sensitive, they can always use the mirror on the cigarette machine in the fountain.
When Fred Boislevac, a senior, hung up his football shoes for the last time at the end of a brilliant football career, he started smoking a pipe and he enjoys the thing. Yes, Shiortor's experience with a
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