UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
The Official Student Paper of the University of Kansas
VOLUME XXXV
Brave Gale To Hear a Man And His Violin After Changing Position Of Piano, Heifetz Wins Audience With Superb Music
Rv Kenneth Lewis. c'39
Nearly two thousand students and other music lovers from Lawrence and surrounding towns braved the biting winds which swirled around Mt. Oread last night, to hear a man play a violin. In Jaachi Hefetz, concert violinist in international fame, they were not disappointed.
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Any doubts which they might have entertained on that score were quickly dispelled when Mr. Heifetz withdrew after the first number, rubbed fresh rosin on his bow, saw the ball in front of him and its proper position on the stage, and returned to play his second selection, the Concerto in D Minor, by Wieniawki. From then on solist and violin became one, carrying their audience with them to a gradually mounting hill, where he sat with let down until the final note of the last encore h had been played.
Has Perfected Technique
In that first unpromising number, however, the audience had a chance to see how far technique, alone, will carry. . . . How your reporter is certainly no professional music critic, but he did go to the concert with the understanding that Jascha Heifetz was supposed to have perfected his technique beyond that of any other violinist with the possibility of Kreindler. Yet the first indifferent left the audience indifferent. Something was bothering the solist. The technique was there, yes—but something, evidently much more important, was missing.
Navely, the Kansan man entered the wings when the first number was over. He found the solist and his accompanist, Emanuel Bay, in earnest consultation with a lone stage hand. The piano had been placed so that its position bothered the violin. The single stage hand was a loss.
His Playing Is Inspired
Finally one of the audience was asked to help move the instrument to its right place. Heifetz thanked the man and the stage hand graciously. He did not react as the conventional, temperamental genius is supposed to act; but he did return to the stage to prove his genius in the following selections. From then on the audience was with him.
At the conclusion of the program proper, he was prevailed upon to give four encores, additional proof of his popularity with his audience and of the general excellence which characterized his entire program.
To the average listener, he was superb. To the more critical ear he playing was inspired. His technique showed itself in a firm, delightful tone which only infrequently missed true pitch.
--longing to Dick Blanchard, 86,
Blanchard's laundry, just deliver
to his room on behalf of a box
of matches burst in flames. In some manner
the matches burst into flames and
the laundry on fire also. The only
possible explanation of the miserious conflagration is that either a beaver or a monkey would have to burn, a Sigma Chi member asserted. The damage amounted to $60.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1937
HAY by WIRE
--longing to Dick Blanchard, 86,
Blanchard's laundry, just deliver
to his room on behalf of a box
of matches burst in flames. In some manner
the matches burst into flames and
the laundry on fire also. The only
possible explanation of the miserious conflagration is that either a beaver or a monkey would have to burn, a Sigma Chi member asserted. The damage amounted to $60.
Did you ever stop to think how much the little white mouse has done for you and science? We read about the doctors using white mice in Chicago to trace the baby-killing germ which has taken residence in one of our hospitals so we need to see how the white mice situation was here on the Hill.
Did you know that there are rats in the Ad building? (You guys who thought of your 8:30 professors should be ashamed.) These rats are in the basement and are used by the department of psychology in experimental work. It is said by Tom Thurman, who feeds, waters, and just generally takes care of the rats. there are about seventy-five of the little raccoons, rabbits, rats, little rats, little rats, black rats, Heinz rats, smart rats, dumb rats and just rats. They all feel rat at home though, so don't feel sorry for them. About all they have to do for their grub is wander through a few mazes which the psychology students think up.
While we are on the subject we might as well mention the rats the home economics girls have. They feed their rats free vitamin G, which
Mysteriously Mauled Matches Make Mess—Mice, Maybe?
Continued on page 3
A small fire in the Sigma Chi fraternity house yesterday afternoon resulted in damaged clothing belonging to Dick Blanchard, e39.
Union To Hold Open House
The Memorial Union open house will be held Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 15, from 3:30 to 6:30 o'clock, in the Union ballroom.
Miss Elizabeth Meguir, adviser to women, has arranged a novel program of entertainment, consisting of various musical numbers and dances to be given throughout the afternoon. An interesting number will be a Russian dance under the direction of Miss Elizabeth Meguir. Another special educational education. This dance was previously given in the performance of the "Christmas Carol" last week at the Lawrence Memorial High School.
The men's quartet and the women's sextet will present several numbers as part of the program. Tentative calls for piano music during the entire open house. It is also planned that Jack Lailer shall lead the party in several songs from the men's and women's glee clubs will mix with the crowd to help with group singing.
Refreshments consisting of wassail, the Kansas version of "spiced cider" will be served by women of Corbin hill, who will be dressed in traditional English Christmas costumes.
To Discuss Stars Wise Men Saw
As Christmas approaches, astronomers are once more speculating on the nature of the star that shone over Bethlehem to guide the Wise Men. While no one knows whether it was a comet, a nova, or some passing visitor from the other depths, some of its possibilities will be studied by Stanley Alexander, graduate student in astronomy, at the fourth of the "Sky Night" series tonight at the University observatory at 8 o'clock.
An instrument exhibit will feature the "M Magic Hole," an optical illusion which employs the principle of reflecting telescopes. The Pitt 27-inch telescope will again be on display. The big mirror was vacuum cooled with aluminum and joined spring by John, former University student, now associated with the California Institute of Technology.
The twin, or binary stars, which could not be seen at the last Sky Night exhibition, because of haze, will be shown tonight through the 6-inch telescope. Recorded library of the School of Fine Arts will provide a Christmas atmosphere for the various demonstrations.
obliges租屋
Washington, Dec. 8.—(UP) The control-controlled house split harply with the senate today over prices-fixing features in new crop control legislation, and rejected, 113 o 81, an amendment providing manatory parity loans on all farm commodities.
Congress Split on Crop Bill
Kansas: Generally fair; not quite so cold in west portion; Friday mostly cloudy, probably snow in most and western portion and not in city.
THE WEATHER
Seal Drive Under Way
St udents Respond To Annual Tuberculosis Campaign
With a soliciting staff now numbering more than 60, the tuberculosis Christmas seal drive, now in its second week, has met with exceptions. Dr. Holles, of Holmes, c38, chairman of the University campaign, said today.
Tables where contributions will be received will be placed in Fraser hall, Central Ad, and Marvin hall. The American Student Union has voted to provide the tables for this project.
Unusual enthusiasm has been shown by organized houses. Unorganized houses, while as yet untreated, are expected to contribute proportionately.
Ruth Brown, c40, in charge of the sorority drive, is directing the staff which includes one woman from each lodge. Her report of activities up to the present time included two hours per sorority member. After three-fourths of the fraternities had been contacted, an average gift of more than 15 cents per Greek man was announced. There has been no report of any charge of the Corinth hall campaign. Irene Moll, c38, is heading a staff
Irene Moll, ed 38, is heading a star of more than 60 solicitors for unorganized houses.
War Urged Against T. B.
Medical Head Declare
That Death Rate Stil
Is Too High
By Robert J. Spencer
BY ROBERT L. BEEFUN
United Press Staff Greenpeace
Oakland, Calif., Dec. 8 (UP-)
The death rate in tuberculosis has been reduced nearly 75 per cent and the annual mortality is still 55 per 100,000 persons. Dr. Robert A Peers, medical director of the Colaf school for tuberculosis, said she, Dr. Peers, spoke before the Pacifi-
cation of the American
Dr. Peers spoke before the Pacific coast section of the American Student Health Association in convention at Mills College.
The mortality rate is greater than it should be, with our present methods of control, he says. We should not disagree more than cause for elation.
Dr. Peers said the reduction of 75 per cent was very gratifying to medical men.
Must Know Three Things
Three things must be known to control any disease, Dr. Peers said. They are: the cause, manner in which it is spread, and who has the infection.
"For a number of decades following the discovery of the tubercle bacillus there was no scientific who had the disease" he said.
Dr. Peers pointed out that persons responsible for the spread of the disease are of three types—the person infected but unrecognized and the case infected and the carrier who is not directly infected. X-ray Is Used Now
"It is not the advanced case which is the dangerous source of infection," he continued. "Such a person is recognized and placed under cen-
"Now," he said, "the X-ray can discover all types and stages of tuberculosis, enabling physicians and nurses to determine smothering snurders of the disease."
A voting machine is on display in the political science department. The machine is a duplicate of machines used for the casting of votes in east-ern China, where it was brought by Dr. H. F. Guild for his class in political parties.
Because of failure of medical men to recognize the three classes of carriers of the disease before inven-
tion, it was difficult for most of the disease was delayed so long
The reduction in mortality was due directly and indirectly to efforts of these organizations, he said.
Display Voting Machine
Dr. Peers praised efforts of the various tuberculosis associations in educating the community providing hospital beds for those with open tuberculosis.
All students who are on the irregular payroll should sign the payroll at the business office before going home for the Christmas.
Mexican Flying Cadet Is Killed in Crash
KARL KLOOZ.
Bursar.
San Antonio, Texas, Dec. 8—(UP) —Army air officials told UP that a limited knowledge of English cost the life of Capt F. A. Azelino, an officer in the Army who he recruited into two houses at Austin and killed a 2-year-old boy.
Major Isaiah Davies, secretary of the Kelley Field flying school, explained that Azelino had spoken English less than a year and "might have had difficulty in understanding radio orders."
For the remainder of the basketball season, the University band will be divided into two units, the red and the blue, Russell L. Wiley, director of the band, announced yesterday.
Band Divided Into Units
'Reds' and 'Blues' Will Alternate in P l a y i n g For Basketball Game
"Because of the heavy schedule of the team," Professor Wiley said "we have decided to use alternately two units of about 46 or 47 pieces, which will take turns playing for the game. The band hand composed of representative members from the larger organization."
Toledo- (UP)—Merchants in the downtown business district, reporting 500 newly installed parking meters highly satisfactory in regulating traffic, have demanded their installation in adjoining blocks. The extension has been approved by the city traffic commission.
in this way, band members will not have such a heavy schedule to follow, and responsibility will be shared among the members the director pointed out.
Mr. Wiley felt that with the present program of the band, which includes several concerts, the added burden of playing for all games would be too difficult for most of the bandmen to carry.
Toledo Likes Parking Meters
Ts statement came as Senator J. Hamilton Lewis (Dem.-III) charged on the floor that "speculators, tricksters, and conspirators" were seeking to cause a national panic by "false cries and murky assaults upon their nation, its securities, and its business."
Eccles Warns Committee
Washington, Dec. 8—(UF)—Chairman Marriar E. Scoles of the federal reserve board warned the senate banking and currency committee today that continuation of the present business slump would be necessary to "balance the administration's plans to balance the budget next year."
"There is some superior source directing this campaign of criticism. How else could there have been similar speeches on the same subject in San Francisco, New York or a New England town?" Lewis roared.
Chinese Still In Control Of Nanking
Nanking. Dec. 9 (7 a.m.)—(UP)—Chinese armies still were in control of this bomb-devastated walled capital today, and it was believed they might hold out for a week or against powerful attacking columns.
Everything Possible I's Being Done To Hold the Attacked City; May Last A Week Longer
Heifetz is very affable, and apparently enjoys informal conversation. He is an excellent conversationist, and delights in talking about rare books. He has one of the most complete sets of Dickens in existence. "For the present, I have been forced to give up my collection, owing to my heavy concert schedule," he said, "but I don't consider my collection complete, yet." In reply to a query on practicing,
Already tired from a heavy schedule of concerts in the Midwest, Jascha Heifetz paused long enough last evening, after his brilliant recital, to answer several questions and chat with faculty members and students. His face was lined and eyelids were dropped, but he graciously answered impatient students and signed countless programs.
The batteries were adjacent to the U.S. Navy Club and directly across from the anorage of the American gunboat, Tanay, of the Yangtze river patrol, on which many Americans from the city have taken refuge.
The Chinese were placing machine guns and two field pieces on the Yangtze river front, near the city walls, at 7 a.m.
Heifetz, Weary After Heavy Schedule Patiently Answers Student's Queries
To the south and east of the city the Chinese were retreating slowly across a devastated countryside Everything that could be destroyed in their path was being leveled. New fires were burning.
A. T. Campbell, transmission and protection engineer at the Kansas City headquarters of the Southwestern Bell Telephone company, will present an illustrated lecture at a meeting of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, tomorrow at 7:30 p.m.
Mr. Campbell's lecture will be based on three films, the first dealing with operation and equipment involved in broadcasting circuits and networks. The second is entitled "The Sea-Going Telephone," which explains ship-to-shore telephony. The last, a travelogue, "Gateway of the World," describes shore-to-shore telephone connections.
"Yes, I like the auditorium very much," he said. "From the stage the accoustics seem excellent." When he was asked if he remembered his last performance at the University he seemed a bit bary. To Dean Swarthout he said, "Where was it I played? Here?" He made no comment in the Court. Canada condescended that it was a very attractive one, "It isn't fair to compare Kansas" with the Missouri campus, is it?"
Ry John Bondeson, c'unel.
foreigners who reached the waterfront from inside the walled city said the Chinese garrison commanders were confident that they could hold out for an indefinite period within the walls.
A number of "death battalions," similar to the one which earned a reputation by holding a warehouse when the Japanese captured the Chipei district of Shanghai, were being formed.
Urge Republican Change
Hot Springs, Ark., Dec. 8—(UPC)—Gov. Francis T. Murphy of New Hampshire today called for a complete purge of reactionary leadership in the Republican party, and stated that the "best thing that could be done" would be to resignation of all members of the national committee."
A.I.E.E. To Hear Telephone Talk
Their members were aworn to defend Nanking to "their last breath." It was revealed that Chinese counter-attacks had cleared the roadway toward Hankow, and attacked the bridge, the attaches, Capt Harry McHugh, departed from the up-river city at noon yesterday on instructions from Washington.
Heifetz replied, "Yes, some every day. Of course, on tour, it is often impossible to practice every day." To pianist Josef Hoffman's recent statement that he practiced only when he was playing, he said, "I always fall, after all, when you've practiced for fifty years, maybe you don't need so much."
As he talked his hand reste, fondly upon a special leather case, covering a steel compartment in which rests his valuable Stradivarius. He recalled that once, in England, his violin was left behind in a railroad station; the next day he sailed back, Bay had, and Mr. Bay was sure Heifetz had it. After a period of alarm, the precious instrument was recovered.
Mr Bay last night hovered in the background, rather austere and severe, gently hurrying the autograph-seekers on.
From Lawrence, Bay said, Mr. Heifetz will go to New York for several days, when he will again make a tour through the eastern states. His recent trip has taken him to Minneapolis, Tulsa, and the University of Missouri, as well as Lawrence.
Sour Owl Delayed:
To Make Appearance
Next Monday
Following the concert, Mr. Heifetz and his accompanist left by motor car for Kansas City, whence they will return to New York.
The Sour Owl will not make its appearance on the Campus tomorrow morning, owing to difficulties in the production of the covers and the inserts. It is necessary for the covers and inserts to come from New York, and be painted to an art by Bill Grant, c30, business manager for the magazine, they apparently were held up along the way.
"The magazine will be out for sure on the following Monday," Grant said. It will contain an unusual amount of gossip, for everything that is handed in for the gossip column is given a chance to show itself if up to the standard of Owl gossip.
"Experiments in Higher Education" will be discussed by a member of the administration, two professors, and a minister at the "Ys" opening session. The Memorial Union building this afternoon at 4:30 o'clock.
To Speak On Education Four Men Will Discuss Several School System At Open Forum
H. Lee Jones, pastor of the Unitarian Church and a former student at Antioch College, Yellow Springs, Ohio will discuss the educational system instituted at that college by Arthur Koch and his parents of the college and at present one of the three directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority.
Discussion from the floor will for low the panel. "This discussion, said John L. Hunt, general secretary of the University, would be for study in the 'Y' in the hopes of making very definite suggestions for curriculum modification here at the
Henry Werner, adviser to men,
will speak on the British system of
education as practiced in the great
universities of England. William T.
Paullin, instructor in the department
of history of education, is a student at Milejohn
Experimental College, University of Wisconsin.
curriculum modification here at th University."
Clifford P. Osborne, assistant professor of philosophy, came to Mour Oread this fall from the University of Chicago, where he participated in the Hutchins experiments there. E will conclude the panel.
University
Zoke Cole, c40, chairman of the Campus problems commission, will be chairman of the discussion.
Relations Club To Hold Meeting
Three speakers will present the discussion at the first meeting of the International Relations Club, which will be held in the Pine room of the Memorial Union building tonight at 7 o'clock. The speaker will be Virgil Mitchell, c'9; C. H. Mullen, c'30; and Lela Liebert, c'38.
The club is an organization with H. B. Chubb, associate professor of political science, as its adviser, whose purpose is a study of international affairs and relations. It has been organized for about eight years.
Officers of the club are: Prece Armstrong, c'38, president; Eldon Smith, c'38, vice-president; and Duncan Curwen, c'38, secretary and treasurer.
The meeting will be open to all upper-classmen of the University.
Labor Trouble Causes
Plant Consitution
Construction by water power plant in Kansas hospital at Kansas hospital in Kansas City is being delayed because of possible labor trouble.
Bids on the construction work were opened last week. The Thomas L. Dawson company was low bidder at $22,000. Doubt resulted because the company did not employ union workers and state business manager, said yesterday.
As the state has a PWA grant which amounts to 45 per cent of the cost, the case is being referred to Washington.
Give Us a Court...
Elisha Hanson Rides Again ...
In "fireword of the press" misuse and misrepresented for ulterior motives in the media
great symbol?
Read the Editorials ... page 2
Why cannot administrative opposition to a free student court be overcome to make the court a more important part of student government?
Christmas Vespers To Be Sunday Voice and Instrumental Music Will Be Used In Afternoon and Evening Performances
Sonorous Christmas hymns, beautiful Christmas pageantry, and a singing of vocal and instrumental music will characterize the fifteenth Christmas Vespers. Be given the opportunity to perform, December 12 in Hoch auditorium.
In recent years the Vespers have become so popular that literally hundreds of persons each year are unable to find seats in the auditorium, so last year arrangements were made for two presentations, one at the vesper hour of 4 p.m. and the other in the evening at 7:30 o'clock. Students of the law and Lawrence people make up a crowd of nearly a huge crowd which attends, and hundreds of persons drive from neighboring cities to attend the声律 music.
One Hundred Voices in Choir
The Vespers are an offering of the University's School of Fine Arts, requiring the co-operation of the departments of music, design, and
The complete program and list of participants may be found on page 3.
painting. Faculty members appear in the ensembles, and a student choir of one hundred voices, built around the 60-voice Westminster a Cappella choir, which appears each Sunday at the First Presbytery-Church of Music in the city of Chicago. Dean D. M. Swarff is director of the choir.
Preceding the Vesper services, both afternoon and evening, a brass quartet will play Christmas carols over the auditorium entrance.
The four tableaux this year form a sequence, and are entitled "Prophcy of Isaiah," "The Annunciation," "The Wise Men Before Herod," and "For Unto Us a Child Is Born."
To Present New Number
Soft organ music by the University organist, Laurel Everett Anderson, will open and close the program, and at the beginning of the service Whitfield Anderson a d jr. jurors, jr., will light the candles.
A notable item of the Vespers service will be the first presentation of "Carol-rashapodie" (on a traditional text), written by Frank Cunkle, a new member of the University's music faculty. He will be at the organ, while Irene Peabody, mezzo-soprano, will sing the new number. Music for the organ will be by Walderman Gelch, violin; Raymond Stuhl, cello; and Mervyn Anderson, harp.
The audience aids in the solemnity of the occasion by refraining from applause, and by remaining the final "Amon" of he recessional.
Jay Janes Are Selling Many Basketball Tickets
Frances Cochrane, c'41, and Miriam Redman, fa'38, were introduced as new members of the Jay James day at a meeting of the Jay James.
"Reports on the sale of basketball tickets indicate that they are going well," stated Roberta Cook, president. The Jay James will appear in a body at the game next Monday night.
Tuberculosis Fund
All students and faculty members wishing to submit subscriptions for the tuberculosis fund www.therineH尔森, C38, phone 1048R
Authorized Parties
Friday, Dec. 10
Alpha Omicron Pi, dance, 12 p.m.
Miller hall, Christmas party, 12
m
Phi Mu Alpha, Christmas party. 12 p.m.
Pi Beta Phl, Memorial Union building. 12 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 1 Limited Date
Christmas varsity dance, Memorial Union building, 12 p.m.
Delta Upsilon party, 12 p.m.
FLUZABETH MEGUIAR
ELIZABETH M. ADVISER to Women for the Joint Committee on Student Affairs.