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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOLUME XXXIV
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Russian Pianist Plays Before a Large Audience
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Rachmaninoff Please
Crowd With His
Technique
By John Bondeson, c'anel
Students in the University
received a rare treat last night in the
person of Sergei Rachmaninoff,
celebrated Russian pianist. In a program composed largely of selections in minor moods, the composer-con-
ductor-piano-displayed a virtuosity seldom heard on this campus, and a warmth and feeling for color that explains the reason for his many years of unparalleled popularity.
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**Selections in Minor Mood**
The program began with a light rhythm, by Haydon. The rest of the first group was devoted to a selection, minor in mood, entitled "Melodie," written by Gluck-Sgambati. Here was the first suggestion of the melody, which was followed With the exception of three, the selections chosen by Rachmaninoff for his university program were somewhat melancholy and sad, suggestive of his aspect throughout the entire rectal. His second group was composed of a rhythmless marriottte. The first, in D major, is 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 mood. The third, in D major, was a brief display of rills lace, and decoration.
The remainder of the first hal, 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 pronounced melodic morable. The second movement, muscesto, was replete with runs, most of the work being executed by the left hand. The large introduced a mood of mournful solenality, but the finale suggested a recapitulation of original themes, rhythmic and melodic.
Plays Own Manuscript
PLAYS OWN MATERIALS
After the internship, Rachmaninov took his own transcription to Bach's "Prelude," from his violin suite. Here was displayed a brisk firmness of touch which accentuated the characteristic style of the composer. The next group was devoted to two of his own compositions, "Daisies," and an "Oriental Sketch." His rather moody disposition was well illustrated by the curious minor strains.
Plays C-Shard Minor Prelude
The program over, the pianist left the stage, but the audience felt that something was yet lacking. So upon the persuasion of frenzened applause, Rachmaninoff returned to his instrument and played the bass note as well. He attached 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 sister 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 that Virginia had written but no good explanation from the friend explaining 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
The first selection in the last group, all of which were by the composer Franz Liatz, came as a complete and pleasant surprise to a raid audience. The Liebstraeun dance was colorful, full of feeling and beauty. He treated it as a rare bit of bifrag china. Following, was the Valse Oublée, No. 3, which was largely in minor key, as was his last selection, the Rapideo. No. 12. The latter was a fantastic gyros-like motion.
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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. She also gave us our 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 Saturday, February 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 $2.25 a
OVER THE HILL
The Junior Prom is the only form University party during the year, it is sponsored by $b_{class}$ of the 38. *H* probably the outstanding eye of the spring social occasion "added" with Bill ranger, manager of the Memorial building. The hours of the dam 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Taggart Returns to Classes
J. H. Taggart, associate pro-
f of economics, returned to his c
Monday morning in New York,
Mahoustie.
Psi Chi Heirs Henry Baker
Psi Chi, honorary payee
met at 4 p.m. Mor-
Henry Birthday on "Notra-
Inhibition."
The Dramatic club will meet afternoon at 4:30 in Little the Green hall. Plans will be made Interview. Engineers
There is to be a meeting a House President's association afternoon in the Pine room a Dramatic Club Meet Today
Three officials of the Empire City Service enterprises, were yesterday morning interview plenums for jobs in mechanics and utilities.
Landes to Speak in Topeka
K. K. Landeis, professor of geography at Kansas State University, spoke to the Women's club at Ka House Presidents Meet
Burdick Speaks in Emporia
Win. L. Burdick, dean of
the College, died June 18.
Before a dinner meeting of th
Associations of Lyme, Chase
County, the counties.
Hold at the Broadmore hotel in
poria.
"Is Religion Creative or Convict?" is the topic which re-introduces the Y.M.C.A. and the W.W.C.I. wili cuss this evening at 8 o'clock in the afternoon. A general secretary of the Y.M.C. Glenn Morris Receives Appoint; C. Glenn Morris, a former state attorney assistant to State Attorney G Clarence V. Beck, 26, last month has his second term as county attorney of Butter county, will be reg. on
To Discuss Religion
Crafton speak Tongjihe
Crafton, Craig, and dramatic art, will speak reef,
and dramatic art, will speak reef,
Stugue in *Spoorcel-Thayer* is one of a series of weekly by a prominent men on the ea sign in play-production.
Prof. H. B. Chubb, of the science department, will spill his knowledge to Reserve Officers association row night. The topic of his book is “American’s Foreign Policy” and he will with National Defense week began Feb 12. The talk will be held at the Oil Shower School public is invited.
Dr. Lyle Powell, who recently returned from India, will spearhead this afternoon on "Medical Pro in India." Doctor Powell, a medical specialist, has spent the past studyin the Orient.
Jobs for Chemistry Seniors
George W. Holman, e37, am
instructor yesterday to begin work
Procter and Gamble company
Procter and Gamble company
Ivorylde, a suburb of Cincinn
H. H. Cobb, who last week
viewed students in the chemist
company.
Clubb to Speak
Pharmacy Colloquy Thursday
S. O. Davidson of the McKenna
Faxon Drug company.
Mr. Faxon will address the
m club collouqy Thursday
at 11:30. He will discuss
house in relation to the retail
gist. The meeting will be
room 205 of the Chemistry
WEATHER
Kansas Generally fair Tues
Wednesday; rising tem
tuesday; colder in west.
Wednesday.
Confederate Daughters To Give Baruch Prize
Thousand Dollars To Be Awarded for Essay About South
For the purpose of encouraging research in the history of the South, the United Daughters of the Confederacy 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.
Prof. W. W. Davis Attended Big Sb Meeting at Norman
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. F. Davis returned Sunday from Nerman, Okla., where he presided as chairman at a meeting of Big Six representatives last Friday and Saturday. They reread the rules and regulations of the conference which had been formulated at their meeting last May in Lincoln and ordered that they be printed.
Wm. Beebe's Lecture Indefinitely Postponed
Dr. H. K. 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 which were invited the members of the University of Oklahoma; B. Bizzell President of the University of Oklahoma; MaJ. Lawrence "Biff" Jones, Nebraska football coach; and Tom Stidham, Oklahoma
Severe Illness Forces Lecturer To Cancel All Dates
the lecture by William Beebe,
naturalist, author, a d. lecturer,
scheduled to speak here Thursday
because he is one of the few
finitely because of severe illness.
Beebe 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 are setting new dates. It is likely that he will speak here sometime in March.
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
Governor Walter A. Huxman yesterday affixed 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.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1937
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