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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
Rachmaninoff Pleasees Crowd With His Technique
NUMBER 94
**Selections in Minor Mood**
The program began with a lightly embellished "Fantasie," by Haydn. The rest of the first group was devoted to a selection, minor in mood, entitled *Melodies* by Sigmambati. It was written by Rachmannoff for first suggestion of the predominant mood of the evening. With the exception of three, the selections chosen by Rachmannoff for his University program were somewhat melancholy and sad, suggestive of his aspect throughout the entire recital. His second group consisted of three sonatas by Scarlatti. The first, in D major, was a sprightly, well executed, deft air, suitable for a display of nimble music. The second, in A major, varied more, but again in the minor theme. The last one, a song in E major, was a brief display of frills, lace, and decoration.
By John Bondeson, c'amel Students in the University received a rare treat last night in the person of Sergei Grachmanninoff, celebrated Russian pianist. In a program composed largely of selections in minor moods, the composer-conductor-pianist 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.
The remainder of the first half was devoted to Chopi's Sonate, Op. 58. The first movement, marked allegro, gave the impression of magnitude, which was later replaced by a more literal and more morble. The second movement, mosesto, was replete with runs, most of the work being executed by the left hand. The large introduced a mood of mournful solenity, but the finale suggested a realization of original theme, rythmic and melodic.
Plays Own Manuscript After the intermission, Rachmaninoff returned to play first his own transcription of the Bach's "Prelude," from his violin suite. Here was displayed a brisk firmness of touch and poise that reflects aesthetic style of the composer. The next group was devoted to two of his own compositions, "Datisse," and "an Oriental Sketch." His rather moody disposition was well illustrated by the curious minor strains.
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Plays C-Csharp Minor Prelude
The program over, the pianist left the stage, but the audience felt that something was yet lacking. So upon the persuasion of freemixed applause, Rachmaninoff returned to his instrument and he played C-CSharp Minor. He attacked it viciously and firmly, playing it somewhat more slowly than usual. After a final encore the pianist was permitted to leave and nearly four thousand person
Virginia Taylor happily announced to herGamma 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 he gave her no 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
on the SHIN by Kenneth Morris
The first selection in the last group, all of which were by the composer Franz Liast, came as a complete and pleasant surprise to a rapt audience. The Liebstraue collection, with its colorful, 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 selecture. The latter seemed to be suggestive of a fantastic gypsy-like motion.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1937
Popular Band to Campus
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Anson Weeks' Band To Play for Junior Prom
OVER THE HIL
Ammon weeks and his orchestra will provide music for dancers at the Junior Prom, March 5. For several years, Ammon 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 here Saturday, March 6 at Prom at Lincoln Saturday, March 6 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 $2.25 at the door night of the party.
The Junior Prom is the only formal University party during the year, and
probably the outstanding of the spring social season and crowd in expected," said Bl Ran, manager of the Menor building. The hours of the c 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Taggart Returns to Classes
J. H. Taggart, associate
of economics, returned to hi
Monday morning after a
hit by a bullet during the
Pai Chi Hears Henry Baker
Pai Chi, honorary patr
met at 4 p.m.
Heavy Henry on "Ron
Inhibition."
Landes to Speak in Topek
K. K. Lands, professor of
an assistant state geologist
speaking at the Bradford neo-
sphere, March 4, on "Scenic
House Presidents Meet"
There is to be a mootoria,
the annual "Meadowcroft" afternoon in the Pine罗
Memorial Union building at
The Dramatic club will
afternoon at 4:30 in Little
Green hall. Plans will be
yesterday morning interview
pilots for job in mechar
Burdick Speaks in Emporia
Wm. L. Burdick, dear
member of the Board, pre-
before a dinner meeting to
Associations of Lovens, CL
Coffee counties. The
To Discuss Religion
Is Religion Creative or if
tivity?" is the topic which reta-
ment of religion groups a
few years ago. Ms. Clover’s
casing this evening at 8 o’clock
home of Mr. and Mrs. John,
Gleem Morris receives App.
C Gleem Morris, a former
assistant to State Attome-
tion, Clairev. “Back,” 26, h
his second term as county
of Butler county, will be
of El Powell to Sueak
WEATHER
Prof. H. B. Chubb, of science department, will the Douglas county cha-ler to row night. The topic of the conference and is being given in with National Defence began Feb. 12. The talk vow "to power" public is invited
Pharmacy Colloquy Thurs.
S. O. Davidson of the J
company
City, Mo., will sell
m奴 club college
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functions of the wbih
house in relation to the
gust. The meeting will
begin 805 of the Chem-
ing.
Dr Lyle Powell, who is foreseeing the fire the Snow Zoology on this afternoon on "Medical Doctor Powell eye, has been a specialist, has spent the studying in the Orient
Kansas: Generally fair
Wednesday; rising
Tuesday; colder in x
Wednesday.
Allen Crafton, professor and dramatic art, will speak at the Stage, in Spencer-Thuyet as one of a series of week by prominent men on the stage, sign in play production.
Jobs for Chemistry Semi
Senior W. Holman, W. Holman, Jr., procter and gamble com were chosen for the opus H. H. Cohit, who last partnered in the chap partnered in the comp Chabb to speak
Confederate Daughters To Give Baruch Prize
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.
Housand Dollars To B Awarded for Essay About South
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 Norman, OKa, where he presided as chairman at a meeting of Big Six representatives last Friday and was expected to attend the rules and regulations of the conference which had been formulated at the meeting last May in Lincoln and ordered that they be
'rof. W. W. Davis Attended Big Six Meeting at Norman
Dr. H. H. K. 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 Oklahomia school, President of the University of Oklahoma; Mai. Lawrence "Bill" Jones, Nebraska football coach, and Tom Stidam, Oklahoma
Severe Illness Forces Lecturer To Cancel All Dates
Wm. Beebe's Lecture Indefinitely Postponed
The lecture by William Beebe, naturalist, author, and a d lecturer, scheduled to speak here Thursday is devoted to the importance because of severe illness.
Bebe was forged 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 being new dates. It is likely that he will speak here sometime in March.
The title of Beeche's lecture will be "500 Pathoms 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.
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
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COUNCIL 25 YEARS AGO HAD LITTLE PRECEDENT
Student Government Quarter Century Back Was In Early Stages
The University Daily Kansan, emerging on the scene in 1912, found student government a fruitful source of news. The Student Council was a new venture, and the authorities were not yet sure that it was not a treacherous plan for obtaining power.
One of the first problems confronting the Council was the management of the Jayhawker. It had been consistently ending the year with deficits of $500 and more. After several weeks of committee hearings and heated debate, the Council dispensed with the honor system and sub- stituted a fixed annual salary At the suggestion of Chancellor Strong, the Co unnapped pa for the manager.
next came the problem of elections. They were a hapharah and affair; and no one was quite sure who had been elected when one was over. The two systems of election was not in existence in 1912. Anyone wishing to run for an office became a candidate upon the presentation of 50 cents and a petition with 25 signatures on it to the Council. In the spring of 1913 the Pachacamac Society was formed, and the era of party supremacy was born. The Council provided a measure regulating the number of votes cast and voting privileges, which proved popular with the students and improved the elections.
Ellied for Homemaking
The problem of conduct of class affairs during the year also fell to the lot of the Council in 1632. At the same time it was decided that all financial reports of committees should be audited and passed on by the Council.
the lack of restraint on the students' social activities brought up another question. The Council took the matter in hand, deserved that students should attend only authorized parties and dances, moved back to 12, and stipulated chaperones. Everyone seemed to be satisfied.
At the suggestion of Chancellor Strong, the Council laid plans for an unassured pre-Homecoming celebration on the eve of the Missouri game. Members of the Council made a house-to-house meeting room for returning alumni. The Kansas reported a successful rally.
Criticism by University parents of
Carnival Started In 1912
Carnival Stater in 1912
The W.S.G.A. carnival had its origin in 1912 when University women promoted a circus with dancers, diving girls, Bluebeard's wives, and a number of attractions that added up to quite an affair. During Thanksgiving holidays the women remained in the arena with a taffy pull. It wasn't until 1930 that women were allowed week-day dates, but they had the rule set aside for their Halloween parties. As late as 1930 the women were sponsoring parties on Halloween and Washington's birthday, and it was in that year that the fashion
CONGRATULATIONS to the Daily Kansan on its 25th Anniversary.
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IT JUST ISN'T DONE
THE University has reason to be proud of the Kansan. For a quarter of a century it has been a good student newspaper, a good instrument for training, and the starting point for a large number of successful newspaper men and women.
in most places, but it is being done right here in Lawrence. One newspaper buys advertising space in another newspaper published in the same town!
TO THE KANSAN STAFF, congratulations and best wishes for many more happy birthdays.
BUT, there's a good reason. The Journal-World staff wants to extend congratulations to the Kansan for the completion of twenty-five successful years, and to express appreciation for a friendly relationship.
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show first took the form of a musical comedy.
It was also in 1320 that the students took control of the Union and started the election of cheerleaders by a joint committee instead of popular vote at regular elections. Fines for violations of parking regulations were begun in that year, and the Council promoted a trip to the Missouri game for the band. One gotten solution in 1320 was the addition of Hell Week, with a fine of $50 for fraternities violating the rule.
Statue Unveiled in 1924
On the whole, student government hasn't changed much in the past 25 years. It would be safe to say that the oldtimers would feel quite at home in a meeting of the 1937 Council.
The ooft-painted statue of "Uncle Jimmy" Green which stands in front of Green hall was unveiled in 1924. It is the work of Daniel Chester French, sculptor.
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