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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOLUME XXXIV
The Official Student Paper of the University of Kansas
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Russian Pianist Plays Before a Large Audience
NUMBER 94
A
Rachmaninoff Please
Crowd With His
Technique
Ry John Bondeson, c'unel
By John Bondeon, cuncl
Students in the University received a rare treat last night in the concert itself, the Russian pianist. In a program composed largely of selections in minor moods, the composer-conductor-pianist displayed a virtuosityseldom heard before. The pianist feeling for color that explains the reason for his many years of unparalleled popularity.
**Selections in Minor Mood**
The program begin with a light smile, followed by Haydn. The rest of the first group was devoted to a selection, minor in mood, entitled "Melodie," which was written by Gluck- Sambati. Here was the first suggestion of the predominant melody, followed by the selection of three, the selections chosen by Rachmaninoff for his University program were somewhat melancholy and sad, suggestive of his aspect through the entire recital. His second group consisted of two movements, first in D major, a sprightly, well executed, deft air, suitable for a display of nimble fingers. The second, in E minor, possessed varied tempos, but again in the minor range. His third, in F major, was a brief display of riffes, laces, and decoration.
The remainder of the first halat was devoted to Chopin's Sonata, Op 58. The first movement, marked allegro, gave the impression of magnitude, which was later replaced by a more nuanced movement, morable. The second movement, mastose, was replete with runs, most of the work being executed by the left hand. The large introduced a mood of mournful solemnity, but the finale suggested a restless original theme, rhythmic and melodic.
Plays Own Manuscript
After the intermission, Rachmaninoff returned to play first his own transcription of Bach's "Prelude," from his violin suite. Here was displayed a brisk firmness of touch by the pianist, who imitated the style of the composer. The next group was devoted to two of his own compositions, "Daisies," and an "Ornamental Sketch." His rather modest gesture is instigated by the curious minor strums.
Plays C-Sharp Minor Prelude
The first selection in the last group, all of which were by the composer Franz Lztl, came as a complete and pleasant surprise to a rapt audience. The Leibniz character with the Lieberman gentile color, full of feeling and beauty, He treated it as a rare bit of fragile china. Following, was the Valse Oubliee, No. 3, which was largely in minor key, as was his last selec-tion. He also seemed to be suggestive of a fantastic gypsy-like motion
Plays C-Sharp Minor Prelude
The program over, the pianist left the stage, but the audience felt that something was yet lacking. So upon the persuasion of freeminded *P* players, he transferred to his instrument and played the beloved Prelude in C-Sharp Minor.
He attacked it vigorously and firmly, playing it somewhat more slowly than usual. After a final encore the pianist was permitted to leave, and nearly four thousand person
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on the SHIN by Kenneth Morris
Virginia Taylor happily announced to her Gamma Phi sisters that she had received a valentine gift from her boy friend in a distant town, and showed them the large box as proof. When the box was opened it was found to contain all of the old letters of affection she would give her girl on gift other than an explanatory letter from the friend telling that he had never loved anyone as much as Virginia, and in the next breath saying that he had a new girl and was going steady. The letter closed with this bit of
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Popular Band to Campus
Anson Weeks' Band To Play for Junior Prom
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1937
Anson Weeks and his orchestra will provide music for dancers at the Junior Prom. March 5. For several years, Anson Weeks has had one of the outstanding dance orchestras in the country, and has been regularly featured over radio chain broadcasts. Weeks will play for the Junior-Senior Prom at Norman, OKla. on Thursday, March 4; here Friday, March 5; and at the Junior-Senior Prom at Lincoln, ILa. It will be on sale Feb. 17 at the main desk of the Memorial Union building and at the Business Office in the Administration building, at the regular advance price of $2. The price will be raised to $225 at the door the night of the party.
The Junior Prom is the only formal University party during the year, one is sponsored by the class of 38. " probably the outstanding event," a crew is expected," said Bill (r manager, manager of the Memorial) building. The hours of the date 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
OVER THE HILL
Taggart Returns to Classes
J. H. Taggart, associate pro-
of economics, returned to his c
ome time in Massachusetts
Psi Chi Henry Baker
Psi Chi, honorary psycha-
fraternity, met at 4 p.m. Mor-
bidity on "Retro Inhibition"
Landes to Speak in Topeka
K. K. Landes, professor of geography and public health, speaks to the Women's club at Ka Home Meeting Meet
There is to be a meeting on House Presidents' association afternoon in the Fine room at 12:30 noon. Dramatic Club Meets Today
The Dramatic班 will meet
afternoon at 4:30 in Little the
Green Hill. The班 will be mae
second semester.
Interview. Engineers
three officials of the Empire City Service Department. Debtors city Service enterprises yesterday morning interview pilcars for jobs in mechanics and construction.
Wm. L. Burdick, dean of School of Law, spoke last 1 before a dinner meeting of the associations of Lyon. Chinese held at the Broadway hotel in poria.
Burdick Speaks in Emporia
To Discuss Religion
"Is Religion Creative or Convict?" is the topic which reshits this season with the Y.M.C.A. and W.W.C.A. wriess this evening at 8 o'clock home of Mr. and Mrs John L. Glenn Morris receives Appoi, C. Glenn Morris, a former at the University, was appointee to Clarence V. Beck, 26, last Mr. Morris, who had just gat his degree from Butler county, will be re-buried by Sunley Taylor, 20, of El Dau.
Powell to Speak
Dr. Lyle Powell, who recently turned from India, will spawn a new series this afternoon on "Medical Pro in India." Doctor Powell, a doctor noose, and secretary has spoken to the studying in the Orient.
Allen Crafton, professor of j
and dramatic art, will speak te
Stage" in Spooner-Thayer an
as one of a series of weekly k
presentation in the importance
the importance sign in play-production.
Crafton Will Speak Tonight
Prof. H. B. Chub, of the science department, will spen Reserve Officers association row night. The topic of his will be “America's Foreign War” and he will with National Defence week began Feb 32. The hikl will have a Woolf Shop Bowl皂班 is invited
Jobs for Chemistry Seniors
George W. Holman, e3, 31st;
Christine M. Cohn, e3, 31st
tuesday to begin work!
Procter and Gamble company
were chosen for the position.
H. H. Cohit, e3, 31st
H. H. Cohit, who last week
viewed seniors in the chemist
partment for the company.
Chubb to Speak
WEATHER
Pharmacy Colloquy Thursday
S. O. Davidson of the McK
Paxon Drug company of
the macy club colloquy Thurday
at 11:30. We will disct
intonation in relation to
whole hospital in relation to
gist. The meeting will be
room 205 of the Chemistry
Confederate Daughters To Give Baruch Prize
Kansas Generally fair tues
Wednesday; rising tues
Tuesday; colder in west.
Wednesday.
Thousand Dollars To B Awarded for Essay About South
For the purpose of encouraging research in the history of the South, the United Daughters of the Conferency is awarding May 1, the Mrs. Simon Baruch university prize of $1,000 for an unpublished monograph or essay of high merit in the field of southern history.
This prize, awarded biennially,
will be given for essays preferably
in or near the period of the
Confederacy or bearing on the causes
that led to the war between the
states. Competition is limited to
graduate and undergraduate students
of university and standard
Returns From Oklahoma
Prof. W. W. Davis returned Sunday from Norman, Okla., where he presided as chairman at a meeting of Big Six repayers. The group threw the rules and regulations of the conference which had been formulated at their meeting last May in Linchberg and ordered that they be printed
Prof. W. W. Davis Attended Big Six Meeting at Norman
most students will remember the April Fool issue of last year, one of the greatest horrors perpetrated on journalists and journalists in a fried authentic news. Across the front page was a glaring headline announcing that Judy Jenss, W.S.
Cries of "Stop the press" or "Year up the front page" mean big stories and excitement. The most hectic night at the Kansan, according to Professor Dill, was March 18, 1928. It was a Saturday night, the paper was going to bed early, and Dill was at home relaxing. A call from his wife at the Presbyterian church informed him that he was killing the front page of the Kansan was remode to carry the story of the fire. At 10 o'clock the fire was under control and the press started rolling. After printing about fifty copies, the press broke down. Then came a call from Chancellor Lindley, announcing that one of the professors had committed suicide in Marvin hall. Once again the front page just slid off it. He just wished the watching hour before that day's Kansan was off the press.
All the latest Ballroom Dances
Learn to Dance Now!
for the Spring Parties
Dr. H. H. King of Kansas State was appointed a member of the executive committee of the N.C.A.A. The representatives were guests at a dinner Friday night to the University of Oklahoma Athletic Council; Dr. W. B. Bizzell, President of the University of Oklahoma; Maj. Lawrence "Biff" Jones, Nebraska football coach; and Tom Stidham, Oklahoma
The news that the Kappa Sigma house was burning, on Feb. 16, 1934, reached the Kanan just as the papers were being wrapped up. It was then an evening paper. The front page was remade to carry the fire, and also a basketball game in which Kansas灭掉了 Iowa State, practically assuring the Jayhawkers a conference championship.
A story of which W. A. Dill, dispenser-in-chief of campus news, likes to recall is one concerning the fraternity tax dispute of four years ago. One Saturday Dill and some other Kappa members are important angle on the case from county officials. After a trip to Burlington and return, they found that the other papers had been sleeping peacefully and had missed the story for their Saturday event Sunday. Other papers, lacking Sunday editions, had it Monday.
MARIAN RICE
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The lecture by William Beesby, naturalist, author, and a d. lecturer scheduled to speak here Thursday has been posted in indianet.com.
Becbe was forced to postpone his entire series of February dates because of a severe attack of influenza. At present his managers are negotiating with the places where he was scheduled to appear, and that new dates. It is likely that he will speak here sometime in March.
Wm. Beebe's Lecture Indefinitely Postponed
Kansan Is Proud of Its 'Scoops' In 25 Years
SUNDAY. FEBRUARY 14, 1937
Every newspaper is proud of its "scops". If a scoop is a mark of distinction, the Kansan ought to be eligible for some sort of prize, if it scooped the world by no less than two days on ex-King Edward's abdication. It has been pointed out that if Windsor had changed his mind the Kansan would have been in an unavoidable position, but why go into "when a scoop not a scoop"?
Severe Illness Forces Lecturer To Cancel All Dates
The title of Beche's lecture will be "500 Fathoms Down." It will concern his explorations with the
HUXMAN ASSURES MUSEUM FUNDS
Governor Affixes Signature to $55,000 Grant for Dyche; Vetoes $100,000 Section Providing Corridor Building for University Hospital in Kansas City
G. A. head, had field and fatally wounded Lyman Field M.S.C. president, in an argument over Dutch dating. Of minor importance were the bombing of Green Hall by the engineers and artillery personnel Hoover and Joosef Staal. Life in the department of journalism is seldom dull.
Governor Walter A. Huxman yesterday affirmed his signature to a provision of the appropriation bill for buildings and improvements at state institutions which will provide $55,000 for completion and restoration of Dyche museum. At the same time he vetoed part of the bill providing for an appropriation of $100,000 which was to provide for a connecting corridor building between the clinic or dispensary building and main hospital for the University School of Medicine at Kansas City.
KANSAS FOES HAVE COME FROM VARIOUS COUNTRIES
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE. KANSAS
Kansas basketball teams have played several foreign quintets as well as teams representing different sections of the United States.
In 1908 a basketball team from Nome, Alaska defeated the Jayhawkers 34-18. In 1909, the Fla队 of Mexico City was defeated 20-39, and this year the Jayhawkers downed the University of Mexico cagers, 42-22. Kane has never sent a team to play in a foreign country.
Only three buildings at K.U. in 1883. North College, Fraser, and the Medic building.
Present Day Students Dance on Best Floors
Earlier Pupils Tripped Light Fantastic Downtown
Way back' when the students had to fight their way through herds of buffalo to get to their classes on Mt. Oreed, the only places they had in which to trip the light fantastic were down-town lodge halls.
One of the places was a combination dance hall and theater, and an old timer recalls a rather tragic incident which happened in this place. The Pi Phi's had their national convention here in the year 1899 and rented this particular hall for their big dance. The "Old Timer"'s partner ran a hammered out machine deeply between her toes, so he had to take the poor girl to the doctor and have the timber cut out. This ought to make some of these persons who are never satisfied think a hit before they start complaining about the skirness of the Union ball-court. Auld Union
In 1904 the Fraternal Aid Union now the Standard Life Association
completed a building across the street from the Jenny Wen studies, which had one of the best dance floors in this part of the country on the third level. This floor was built on springs, and for many years was the most popular place for the freshest souvenir coforts to throw their parties.
in 1920 the building burned and the dance floor was no more. Several suspicious persons had a strong connection between the fire and the fact that the Miami Trind had a party there in 1920. The group were no more Trind parties for the next three years after the blaze.
With the completion of the Union building in 1927 the students gained a permanent dance floor which they could call their own, and most of
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the parties are held there now. Prior to the completion of the Union building, the regular University gymnasium. . . were held in Robinson rymanismum.
Getting into college is now easier under the new entrance requirements. But smoking a cigarette in Fraser hall will continue to be the most expeditional means of getting out.
Kansan files Dec. 6, 1912.
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