UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
The Official Student Paper of the University of Kansas
VOLUME XXXVI
Convocation Draws Many Freshmen
N e w Students Listen
T o Faculty Members
And Student Leaders;
Sing Alma Mater
An estimated crowd of 1000 new students assembled in Hoch auditorium last night, sang the "Alma Mater," "I'm a Tjm a Jayhawk," and listened to a few words from each of e.g. University dignitaries.
With G. Crisi Slipman, instructor of organ, at the console, and J. T. Craig, a graduate of the School of Fine Arts who is now teaching at Pleasanton, directing, the audience joined in singing such old favorites as "Shine on Harvest Moon," and "I've Got a Pocketful of Dreams."
Henry Werner, Men's student adven-
tive, acting as master of ceremonies,
carried on a question and answer
session with the guests seated
on the stage.
Col. Karl F. Baldwin was next introduced and apoke briefly of the R.O.T.C., its history at the University and its program. He congratulated the new students on their selection of the University and described it as "one of the finest in the nation."
She stated further, "I like to wear with University women, and to help them with their problems," she invited them to her office.
Dean Werner first called on Miss Elizabeth Mogui, adviser to women, asking her a few questions in regard to her work. In answer to the question, "Do you like your work here at the University?" Miss Mogui replied, "I wouldn't stay here a day if I didn't."
Dean Werner introduced Miss Hermina Zipple, director of the Memorial Union building, and through questions gave her an opportunity to express her professional interests to the student center during the summer.
John Moore, new secretary of the Y.M.C.A., related the activities of the Y.M. briefly and informed them that a group of get-together into the organization.
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Mr. Moore was followed by Miss Ellen Payne, secretary of the Y.W.C.A., who gave corresponding information for her association.
Ed Ebel, assistant professor of physical education, told of the program of intramural sports and explained that a intra-mural means "within the walls." He suggested that it is much better for a student to enter into some kind of athletic activity than to get his exercise by sitting on a plank watching someone else play.
Gevene Landrith, president of the Women's Self Governing association; Blaine Grimes, president of the Men's Student Council; and James Bounds, chairman of the Union Operating Committee were introduced and questioned briefly as to the parts they play in Campus life.
The program was closed with a "don't forget the Convocation to tomorrow night, when Chancelee Lindley will speak" and ringing of the "Alma Mater" again by the whole assemblage.
ON THE - - was sporting that Sig Alph pin, but we didn't see bill Barr Hill. . . . Fen Durand and Dorie Johnson. . . . Al. Durand and the rest of the incomparables. . . .
SHIN
by Jimmy Robertsor
Lo, the poor columnist. He spends the best years of his life working his way up from nothing to extreme poverty! And for what? Possessions from every side that she leaves self from yesteryear's皮质 page.
Professor John Ise is a fine economist and an entertainer par excellence. But as a musician—Well, if he ever got within a half inch of the right note on his Chinese horn at the Jayhawk Nible Saturday night, your correspondent's nimble ears couldn't detect it.
Freshmen girls must be sure to keep their "K" books. When asked for a date a month or two in advance of some big social function never say "No" right off hand. Repeat, "Fill look in my "K" book to tonight and you can call me tomor-
day."
And Jack Dalby, who gave the freshman a demonstration of ventriloquism, magic and mind reading is much improved. Some of his gags were a bit familiar but must of them were new and funny.
First Proficiency Exam To Be Saturday
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John B. Virtue, assistant professor of English and chairman of the committee on proficiency examinations, announced yesterday that the first of three examinations for proficiency in English composition to be given during the year will be Saturday, Oct. 7 at 9 a.m.
These examinations are open only to juniors in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. All must pass one examination, and then be being admitted to anchor standing.
Students should register in the College office, 121 Frank强礼 hall, i.ept. 23 to 29 inclusive, for the first examination.
World Peace With Sports Cunningham Tells Frost Athletes Are Best Good Will Ambassadors
"Atletes can do more toward promoting world peace than all her statesmen," said Glenn Cunningham, famous amier and University extension lecturer, to freshmen at the Y.M.C.A.-M.S.C. mizer Sunday afternoon in the Memorial Union ballroom.
Speaking on "Atlhetics and the International Situation," Cunningham stressed the importance of good sportmanship, citing the recent statement of Britain's Prime Minister Neville Chamberish, "Hiller, Mussolini, and Stalin have never played cricket."
"We don't expect automatic governments to see eye to eye with democratic countries, but we can exert influence," Cunningham said. "The athlete plays under the motto of sportsmanship; 'may the best man win.' If governments would follow the same rule, they would get farther. If athletes had their say today, there won't be this unrest in the world."
Paul Stoner, 'fa 40', violinist, presi-
ged "Die Liebeschlepp" by Frizz Kresler. He was accompanied at the piano by Winifred Hill, 'fa 41'.
Harold G. Barr, instructor in the school of religion, the 250 students freshman in the 1937 Kansas Missouri football game were shown.
Brent Campbell, c'41, freshman chairman of the Y.M.C.A. who presided at the meeting, introduced Mr. McGraw, Grant Moritz, MSC.I., Grant Corzil, 30, president of the "Y"; and John J. O. Moore, the "Ys" new general secretary.
Elect Moritz
To Y.M. Post
Paul Moritz, c. 29, president of the University Y.M.C.A., was elected cochairman of the National Intercollegiate Christian council at its meeting in Berea, Ky. Sept. 4-8, it was announced here yesterday.
Three months earlier at the Ester conference, June 7-17, Moritz was reelected co-chairman of the Rocky Mountain Student Christian movement. This is the first time in the history of the Rocky Mountain region that a co-chairman has been reelected.
The NLCZ, student council of the American Christian youth organizations, also elected Betty Cooper, Washington State university, cochairman; Ed Sillivan, California Institute of Technology, vice-chairman; Leonard Detweiler, Temple University, vice-chairman; Peggy Calebkow Ohio State University, vice-chairman; George Cooper, Hampden Institute, secretary; and Bob Billheimer, Yale University, treasurer.
Howard J. Henry, a graduate of the University of North Dakota, has been appointed instructor in mechanical engineering at the University, succeeding Art Whitney, resigned. After graduation, Mr. Henry spent two years in lignite research for the School of Meteorology of North Dakota and the Lignite Engineering and Engineering Corporation. For a year he was instructor in mechanical engineering at North Dakota, and more recently was employed by Fairbanks-Morse and Company, Beloit, Wisc.
Howard Henry Is New Engineering Instructor
Appendectomy Is Performed On Janke: Is Resting Well
Eldon Janke, e'41, underwent an appendectomy at the Wak琳 Memorial hospital Sunday evening, following an attack of acute appendicitis. He was reported to be resting very well last night.
New Student Induction Thursday
Traditional Ceremony Will Be Thurs day evening on North Hill and in Stadium
The fifteenth annual induction of new students at the University will be held Thursday evening at seven o'clock. Students will gather for the traditional ceremony on North Hill, just west of Corbin hall.
Following the fire basket ceremony, the students will file down the hill to the stadium, where the main services will be held at 7:45. Here the students will witness the running of the torch race. In this, a bugle signal will start the torch runner on his way down the hill and into the stadium. The torch will be passed along the line of class representatives to the freshman who will light the alter.
Speakers on the program will inform the new students concerning traditions and customs of the University, and the Athenian oath of allegiance will be read by the Chancellor and repeated by the students.
In case of rain, the ceremony will be held in Hoch Auditrium. The attendance of all new students, freshmen and those of advanced standing is required. Old students are invited to attend.
Freshman men will wear their freshman caps to the induction. They will be asked to do the caps following the oath of allegiance. A representative of the sophomore class will lead the ceremony and fidelity to the University, following which the Chancellor will interpret the students' obligations to the University. As he finishes, the colors will be presented, and the entire assembly will rise and join the Chancellor, Mater and the famous Rock Chukk.
Library Tours On Today
The annual tours through Watson library for new students will be held this afternoon between 130 and 5. Students will be divided into groups and will be shown through the various departments of the building by guides. Heads of the departments will explain the duties and functions of each of the divisions under their supervision.
The few simple rules which are enforced in the building will be explained as well as the use of the card catalog on the second floor. The reserve desk, periodical room, and study room will also be examined.
It is to the benefit of all new students that they attend these tours and become acquainted with the building.
This service, which is conducted for new students, was inaugurated along with the freshman week plan about 10 years ago. It is becoming more essential every term as the numbers of new students and becomes more complex.
"Let's beat Texas" is the theme of a welcomed propaganda campaign that is spreading over the Hill, pushed by those organized pepsters.
It was the same as always—the opening varsety—except for the fact that it was cool. The same mob, the same sea of new faces and the loud greetings of chums who had not seen each other since the final varsity last year.
Beat Texas, Beat Texas, Beat Texas, Beat Texas, etc.
Students Old and New Swing at Opening Varsity
There are two types of people present: the new students and the old veterans. On night eight everyone feels important . . . everyone from the newest fraternity pledge to the most sophisticated senior. It is a big night. No one can miss it when he first really saw college life.
As the football squad works by day on preparations for receiving the Longhorn eleven, so the Ku Kub's are slaving by night over plans for pep demonstrations before the Jayhawk season sponsor. The time and nature of the rallies will be determined by Stickers for automobiles, advertising the desire of certain drivers that the Lindsey lads win Saturday's game, may be obtained at the athletic office in Robinson gymnasium and at the Blue Mill Mall. All they cost is a little advice in the
An opening varisity is unique. There is nothing quite like it. It has something fresh and new about it. The crowd is alive and a good part of the dancers are new. Introductions flow freely and everyone tries his hardest to make a great impression.
"With perhaps as good material as any Big Six school, Kansas should win the majority of its games on a really tough schedule." Badley said. "The Ku Kui and Jay Jance need the cooperation of every student if we are to give the team the support it murals."
We saw plenty of new face new and lots of old ones. . . Fred Littoty was there, but Bash wasn't with him this time... Jim Brown of Phi Psi and Joe Morton from the Beta base seemed to be the cream of the fraternity pledges, while the Wills twins of Theta seemed to be the most popular gals with the sig line. . . Janey Blaney
Bill 'Powerhouse' Bailey, president of the Ku Kui's believes this year will be one of the great seasons in University ep history.
"The 1988-39 editions of the Sour Owl, Literum Uomo magazine, will be a contributive enterprise for the students of the University. All positions on the staff of the Sour Owl are open to students who are willing to devote a small amount of time each week to publication work," announced Richard K. Littleton, editor of the Sour Owl, last night.
Owl Offers Staff Posts
The Sour Owl offers students experience in four departments: editorial, art, business, and circulation. The editorial department offers a medium of expression to all students who are interested in writing short humorous articles, poetry, jokes, and lampooning of any sort. The art department works with cartooning, design, and cover sketching. It is not necessary for students who desire to participate in the activities of this department to present finished products for possible publication. All that is desired here is for University students to volunteer their short services for short periods each week. Amateur photographers will warmly welcome you as many pictures of Campus scenes and activities LaBan said.
Positions Are Open To Students Willing To Give Time
The business department offers a chance to gain experience in salesmanship and a means of meeting the public and making contacts with some of the business men of Lawrence, Kansas City, and Topeka. The circulation department includes work in advertising and
The circulation department includes work in advertising and promotion.
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Bill Bailey and Carol Nichols got away from their executive positions at the Blue Mill soda fountain to give the lids and lassies a look at class. . . Most of the Beta and Delt pledges came stag and remained aloof for the greater part of the evening. Clyde Smith was around looking over the opposition. He admitted that Louie and his collection of mad musicians were better than ever, but wait 'til Wednesdays night, he says. Sue Johnson, new Alpha Chi, was doing all right her herself . . watch the band go along. . . The most being a long miss in Kuhn's band was trumpeter Brody Siroff. Jack Moore is just as good as he used to be at the drums. Our nomination for the best dressed of the new pledges去 to a kid by the name of J. R. Jones.
After the whole thing is taken into consideration, there is but one obvious answer... things are going to be better than ever around this school this year. . . We never saw a better crop of freshmen or a more determined classmnet.
Scott Former Regent, Editor Dies in Iola
Was Charter Member
Endowment Association
And Helped Form University Alumni Group
Deep general regret was expressed at the University over the death at Iola of Charles F. Scott, publisher and civic leader.
mc. Scott, former regent of the University and representative in Congress, died Sunday night at his home in Iola after a lingering illness since last April. Death was ascribed to pneumonia. He had high blood pressure condition.
Mr. Scott was a graduate of the University in the class of 1881, a class noted for its cohesiveness, since it held reunions every five years. He aided in the formation of the Alumni association and was its
CHARLES F. SCOTT
president in 1886-7, early in 1900 and again in 1926. He was a chair member of the University Endowment association, and its president from 1932 to 1938. He was a member of the University from 1890 to 1903.
Chancellor E. H. Lindley yesterday issued the following statement concerning the death of Mr. Scott: "Mr. Scott, for years a regent of the University, one of the founders of the Endowment association, and one of the most active members of the Alumni association, made a huge contribution to the advancement of the University. He had a vision of its needs and the courage to stand for freedom of teaching."
"In addition, he had a marvelous capacity for friendship and was held in affectionate regard by a host of students and alumni of the University. The State has lost a great figure in its history."
Besides being active in the affairs of the University here, Mr. Scott was president of the Board of Trustees of the College of Emporia and was acting president of that college six months, in 1917 and '38.
Regular Kansans Starts Thursday
Regular publication delivery of the University Daily Kansas to its subscribers will begin with the Thursday morning edition. Special editions publish the past week and rush-week activities.
Kamara subscribers who did not obtain early issues may obtain any back numbers in which they are listed, or at the business office as long as copies last.
High spots in the special registration issues include sorority and fraternity pledge lists, a list of aculty changes, football schedule for all Big Six schools with scores of last year's games, the 1937-38 honor roll, and other regular news and features.
The subscriptions price of the Kansan is $3 for the school year, in advance, or $1.75 a semester. Subscriptions will also be accepted in easy payments, at a slight increase in cost. Subscriptions may be obtained in the registration line cr at the Kansan office.
A New Speech Course
A new course in public speaking open early to students in the School of Engineering, School of Business and School of Pharmacy was announced yesterday by E. C. Bush. The will meet at 16:30 dramatic art.
The course has no prerequises and will be offered only first semester. You must be a U.S. resident, or m. Tuesday and Thursday and will carry a credit of two hours.
Psychological Exam Draws 276 New Students
Two hundred and seventy-si-
ium for the psychological examin-
freshmen reported in Hoch Auditor-
tion yesterday afternoon, bring-
ing the number of students attending
of examinations to a total of 1.140.
A final make-up for late entries will be held at 9 a. m. Saturday morning in room 115, Fraser Hall, Prof. A. H. Turney, director of the University bureau of tests and measurements announced yesterday. Students are required to bring pencils and be on time.
Czecks About To Surrender
Europe Appears Safety Past Worst War Crisis Since 1914
London, Sept. 20 (Tuesday)—(UP)
Europe appeared today to have been steered safely past its worst war crisis since 1914—but at a cost of dismemberment of the little war-created republic of Czechoslovakia.
After two days of tense conferences between British and French statesmen, both nations capitulated to the demands of Fuhrer Adolf Hitler of Germany and undertook to force the Czech government to submit to what many observers believe is its own death sentence.
The formula of acceptance of the verdict by the Czechs probably will include a face-saving device, that behind the diplomatic usage will remain the grim fact that Adolph Hihn was not killed in his dramatic "march to the East."
Early today it appeared likely that the Prague government, after deliberations that lasted all day and night, would accept the verdict of the two powers that were primarily responsible for its birth as a nation—who decided its dismemberment before plunging Europe into a war.
The Anglo-French agreement for liquidating the Czech problem provides for an airtight cession to Ger-
many, so that it would help whelming German and a "cautional" system similar to the Swiss federation, for other German areas.
Poland Asserts Right to Be Heard
Warsaw, Poland, Sept. 19- (UP) — The government has warned Europe's major powers that Poland refuses to recognize any Czechoslovak settlement involving former Polish dictator Mikhail Gorbachev it was announced officially tonight.
The announcement, obviously referring to a strip of Silesian soil and a Polish minority of 82,000 persons in Czechoslovakia, coincided with a manifesto of the Polish armies high command saying that Pesin in Silesia shall and must become Polish territory.
Classes in Ballroom Dancing Will Be Offered
Miss Ruth Hoover, assistant professor of physical education, announced yesterday that the Tau Sigma ballroom dancing classes in the fall and winter ballet conducted in previous years, will not be held this year.
An innovation in the year's curricula of the department of physical education is classes in elementary and intermediate social dancing that may enroll in these courses and obtain physical education credit for them.
YOUNG REPUBLICANS
There will be a meeting of the University Young Republicans Club Thursday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. for the Memorial Union building.
BLAINE GRIMES, President
NOTICE
There will be a meeting of all women medical and pre-medical students tonight at 7.30 at the Watkins Nurses home.
NOTICE
Freshmen and sophomores in the School of Education must follow the same letter system for students. RAYMOND A. SCHWEGLEER, RAYMOND A. SCHWEGLEER,
Executive Secretary
CSEP Students
There will be a required meeting for all CESP students Friday, Sept. 23, at 3:30 p.m. in Fraser hall.
Squabble Opens First M.S.C. Session P. S. G. L. Members of Council Accuse 'Rising Sun' Party of Pulling Disappearing Act
The charges made in statements to the Kansan by C. H. Mullen, c'39, Marvin Cox, l'39, and Bill Farmer, c'39, promptly were denied by Blaine Grimes, c'39, president of the Council.
Charges by three I.S.G.L. members of the Men's Student Council that Pachacamacs "suddenly disappeared" from a special meeting of the M.S.C. last night after conferring with Kokyo Kelly, president of the Rising Sun group, preforming a quorum being present opened fall political squabbling with a bang.
Grimes said he attempted to call a special meeting for 4:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon and then attempted to call it off when he was able to reach only one member, C. H. Mullen.
The cause of the squabble apparently was the purpose of the meeting: To from the Council's slate of five men for dance manager to be submitted for final approval by last year's manager, Paul Kilm, and last year's varsity manager, Jack Townsend.
Coe's statement was: "These are the casts: A meeting was called. More than enough men were there to constitute a quorum. "Boss" Kelley raced in, called Grimes off to one side and Pachacamayo mem-ily disappeared until there were not enough men left for a quorum.
"From that we concluded that it is evident that the Pachacamas had not figured out some way to prevent Jack Townsend's name being submitted as one of the five eligible for the position of dance manager. If Townsend's name is submitted, his qualifications are such that he will undoubtedly receive the position. Pachacama's only means of placing a party man as dance manager is keeping Townsend's name off. Those are my convictions."
Farmer, P. S. G. L. representative from the College, said five members of each party were present, besides Grimes, which would have constituted a quorum. President Grimes said he already had decided to the meeting off when he arrived ta the Union building and went there for the purpose of informing the members who came to the meeting, who came, besides Mullen, were notified by other sources.
Grimes statement reads: "The Constitution of the Men's Student Council states that special meetings may be called from time to time as they may be found necessary. It states further that 'special meetings
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Orchestra Tryouts Begin
Bring out that violin and dust off that clarinet!
If you want to play in the University of Kansas orchestra, you had better be doing just that, for tryouts are 7'oclock tomorrow night for the brasses and woodwinds, and 7'oclock Thursday night for the strings and percussion instruments, in room 304, Frank Strong hall.
If you have to attend the student Induction Thursday, you may try out after the ceremony is over. You may see Prof. Karl Kuierstein, director of the orchestra, and arrange another time.
Former members of the orchestra need not try out again, but all students who are going to play in the band would not even tried out yet, must enroll in it.
Numerous vacancies, left by graduating students, exist. In some cases it can't necessary to own an instrument. The University will lend you a viola, cello, bass viol, French horn, or any woodwind instrument for the choir you make the orchestra and are without the necessary instrument.
After playing one year, you may get credit in the College and most other schools of the University for orchestra work.
Regular full rehearsals start next week, 3:30 to 5 Tuesday afternoon and 7:30 to 9 Thursday evening. See rehearsals will be held at other times.
The first concert will be Nov.17.