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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE. KANSAS
FRIDAY, MAY 1. 1936
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Let's Go to College
You've had your fun at Easter and taken a special vacation occasionally by cutting class; you've had your little splurge into politics; your mother had he did it; now, why not try a little studying?
First, there's that term paper that you intended to write during the vacation. Get that done today. And those awful finals—staring you in the face in only four more weeks. Only four more weeks isn't very long, and many have to prepare for exams that may mean a graduation or not. Before graduation, there is that small matter of making grades and grade points, a requisite for the cherished sheepskin.
There are a number of things that have to be taken care of before this term ends. It is easier to keep up than to catch up, but some of us never seem to learn that. It will take a lot less time to make the final check with the registrar's office, the comptroller's office, and your various professors if you do it now instead of waiting until the schoolmate when everyone else is doing the same thing.
Let's go to college again!
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4. He does not keep his course up to date by using lecture notes he took as undergraduate.
5. He is a social asset, which refers to his willingness to abstain from wearing one green tie for three months after St. Patrick's day.
"Idiot's Delight"
Robert Sherwood, one of the leading modern dramatists, seems again to have rung the bell with his newest play, "Idiot's Delight." Viewed from our trans-Atlantic viewpoint, the title seems to describe aptly the European situation at the present time.
At least if a fast and furious game of "cops and robbers" can be called thus, this satirical description is accurate. The greatest difficulty however, seems to be in the choosing up of sides. Too many want to be robbers and too few are willing to be "coppers." The preponderance of robbers has made it pretty tough on the corps, and the modern outlook is not any too favorable for the loner arm of the law.
Chief of Police Eden seems to have his hands full with "Butch" Mussolini and "Pretty Boy" Hitler. Indeed the British Lion is kept very busy growling at all the robbers in general.
The whole trouble lies in the fact that the robbers in this game are not playing according to the rules. Instead of hiding away after the crime has been committed, they stay in plain sight, violating all the finer principles of "cops and robbers" as well as "punch the icebox," "hide and go seek," and all of the better games.
This violation leaves the cops nothing to do. There can be no sleuthing if there is nothing to sleuth. Mr. Eden tried the sleuthing method for a while and found out that it didn't take a Sherlock Holmes to find the guilty party.
The main problem facing the cops is what to do with the robbers when they are caught. It looks like the old rules are going to have to be changed to provide for this violation. In the old days we used to put them in jail or string them up to the nearest tree but then, as Mr. Sherwov puts it, that would be nothing but "idiot's Delight."
I believe in moderation; for instance, I never drink before breakfast—W. C. Fields.
A few days ago President Roosevelt made the principal address at a dinner honoring a great historical figure, Thomas Jefferson. It is interesting to note the way this recent speech differs from one that the President made a few short months ago at a dinner honoring another historical character, Andrew Jackson. At the Jackson Day banquet Mr. Roosevelt took advantage of the occasion, and compared himself with the rugged individualist and proponent of the spoils system—Andrew Jackson. Immediately critics explained to the President that Jackson was a supporter of the spoils system as such, but that he, Mr. Roosevelt, although preaching support of the civil service system, actually practices the spoils system.
What. No Comparison
We feel that Mr. Roosevelt should be complimented for his address at the Thomas Jefferson dinner, for not once did the President attempt to draw any comparison between himself and a man as great and as near and dear to the hearts of the American people as Thomas Jefferson. Perhaps the President realized that such an attempt would be useless. So instead he spent his time building his speech up to the point at which he could expound his "pledge of plenty," his economic, social, and political philosophy.
"Higher wages for workers, more income for
farmers," that is Mr. Roosevelt's newest philosophy, "This means," he said, "more goods produced, more and better food eaten, fewer unemployed and lower taxes." Without a doubt Mr. Roosevelt's philosophy 'listens good,' and as far as his address went that is about all we know about it—it sounds good to the ear, and looks good on paper. But how, we ask you, is it to be carried out? Mr. Roosevelt either forgot to tell us about or purposefully omitted it, not having himself, a plan through which it can be carried out. Anyway, we have some time yet before his re-election campaign actually gets into full swing.
People don't go to expositions to get educated.
They go to see things that they don't see at home.
—Sally Rand, fan dancer.
True Heritage
Last week in a Nova Scotia mine disaster an event happened which by rights should put real faith into the hearts of every American. For in that disaster people who were commonly known as "just folks" proved themselves to be almost superhuman in their heroic efforts to free three men trapped in a cave-in disaster. For 12 days and nights they labored feverishly in what seemed a vain attempt at rescue, but finally their efforts were rewarded by breaking through the last barrier between life and death for those trapped victims.
Only a few short weeks before that a stewardess on a famous airline proved herself to be possessed of real backbone when, after a titanic disaster, she struggled for miles through almost impassable country to get help for the few remaining survivors. Even after she had made this supreme effort she returned to aid the rescuers.
In times such as these we often find our faith in ourselves and our fellow citizens wavering more than it ordinarily should. It is then that we should view such heroic acts as these and derive new courage and strength from the feeling that with the backbone of a country found in this type of person we need have nothing to fear. We can thank God for such a heritage.
Campus Opinion
Editor Daily Kansan:
Article in this column do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the author. The views expressed are my own and may not reflect those of the editor. Contributions may be made to usating by the editor.
Not that it matters, but it is a little informative to witness the actions of the upholders of the law when confronted with similar situations. Law and order was never guaranteed in such cases, so the gas bomb at a peace meeting. That is, it was absent as far as he was concerned, but the student who attempted to point this out to the officers and received threats of violence from the police.
So, I say, it is informative, and entertaining too, to witness the extreme alacacy and spryness of the officers when a couple of blithe spirits descended upon the R.O.J.C. corps in a battered Ford, and were immediately struck by their fear. She face a stern question for their checkiness. But maybe the carbon monoxide was worse than the tear gas? G.H.
Editor Daily Kansas
After reading the story in the April 30 edition of the Kansas on the campus poll taken by Pennsylvania University to have some such a vote here, I wondered if it would not be possible to have some such a vote here. I think tidiness or inertia keep many students from expressing their views in class. They would not only be interesting but instructive. I suggest you include as one of the questions, a query as to the effectiveness of a student court. M.E.
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Notice due at Chancellor's Office at 5 p.m. preceding regular publication days and 11:30 a.m. for Sunday刊登.
CHEST CLINIC; Dr. C. F. Taylor will be at Watkins Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, May 5, in charge of a special clinic患儿 Students wishing to attend this lecture must complete a minimum of 10 hours of luminary examination. Ralph I. Canutson, Director.
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MAY 1. 1936
SENIOR MEMORIAL: All persons interested in presenting plans for a senior memorial get in touch with Margaret Boost, Lloyd Morgan, Sol Lindenbaum, or Neal Hardy, Neal Hardy, Chairman Memorial Com.
MEN'S PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL. There will be an important meeting of the Men's Pan-Hellenic Council on Storkdy morning, May 3, at 10:30 in the basement of the Men's Pan-Hellenic Club, not represented. Lloyd Morgan, Secretary,
WESTMINSTER HIKING CLUB: There will be a meeting at Westminster hall, 1221 Oread, on Saturday, May 2 at 4 p.m. Dues—fifteen cents. Those planning to attend please register before 2 p.m. Friday.
WORLD AFFAIRS COMMISSION OF Y.W.C.A.: There will be a meeting of the World Affairs Commission at 430 p.m. on Friday, November 17.
John Holmes, President.
Mary Ellen DeMotte, Chairman.
Jealousy of Venetian Maidens Results in the Naming of Marionettes
By Irls McDonald
Marionettes, those charming little puppets which are the constant delight of children and amusement to adults, derived their name from an old set made in nineteenth century. In a unique ceremony at the church of Santa Maria in Venice, twelve maidens were about to marry a prince; they danced and pirates came and enthroned the maidens and carried them away in their ships. They were finally rescued and for years after that, the day was celebrated. Each year twoteen young couples were married and then aroused by the joy and the conflict that arose over the selection of the maidens and their lovers led to the use of large wooden dollars in place of the maidens. Tiny figures of these dolls were called "little Maries," or "Marionettes," were sold as toys for the children.
Dressed in Authentic Costumes
The marionette used in the Babush show "Puss in Boots", which was pre-1940 and evenning and evening, are the modern descendants of the original marionette. These marionette, made and manipulated entirely by the three Babush sisters, stand 22 inches in height. The bodies are made of a plastic wood, cook pork, and balsam wood. They are jointed at the neck, shoulders, elbows, hips, knees and ankles. They are authentic costumes of the French Renaissance times, the time during which Charles Perruault wrote the story of "Puss in Boots". They were complete in every detail, even to the many silks used for their clothing. The marionettes are manipulated with strings or wires attached to a bar held above the stance. Strings attached to the head enable the character to nod and shake his head. Those attached to the body stand upright on the arm to stand erect, sit, how or lean forward Others on the elbow and hands cause the various hand movements, and strings to the knees make him walk across the room, acting with especially intricate movement.
Marionettes were first used for religious purposes. The Ecclesians made tiny wooden and ivory figures which were made into dolls, marionettes were made at an earl's
First Used in Religion
The first string that is armored at tapped feet on the hand of the operatior who stands behind the stage Strings attached to a loose bar opens like a pair of keys and marchesmen feet, while the arm, head, and body movements are made by pulling the various strings attached to the bar with the fingers of the right hand.
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--date in Greece and Rome, but with the fall of Rome, they were forgotten. Later Christians used them in portraying the story of Christ. One of the greatest of early passion plays was enacted with musicians in front of the Holy Sepulcher.
Marianettes were used extensively in the churches in the early religious plays called Mystery play, but when the religious tendencies began to die in the early seventeenth century the churches of Florence, and the Council of Trent tried to hannish them from all churches. After that time marianette shows were set up outside the churches to portray scenes from the churches. These were the early Miracle plays.
Used in Indian Cermenities
Marianares are not now in America. The American men are not used them from a very early date for ceremonial purposes. The costumes are elaborate and minutely detailed.
Until a few years ago, most of the marionette shows in America were performed by Italianes who spoke and sang their lines in Italian. Recently, however, many worthy shows have made appearances all over the country. Tony Montana's marionettes are probably the best known
The marionettes that are they known today have been gradually developed from the very first time they were an amusement loved and appreciated by all who knew the possibilities of dramatic and emotional expression that can be created with the expert manipulation of strings.
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Flavin Hoy, c36 (An assignment she was studied using her cynical); "I was frozen when it reached the bud stage."
Helen Kuch, c. 37 (who comes from South America where men are men and supposed to be grecious about it) "Yes,
in movies; but speaking of flowers, there are orchids—and dandelions."
Tout Bordier, T38 (just coming into the Union Fountain with a date and feeling romantic—and she's a low student, too); "Yes, in the spring."
Corn Queen Barber, ed. 363 (hiding home from the Hill): "I really think it is, but it's awfully wilted."
Virginia Trooper, fa 383 (keeping a study fall of Gamma Phi pleiages). "Sure it is, a man gave his hest once when I get cold."
Marjorie Rater, c.139 (one of the girls in the study hall); "No, it went to seed years ago."
Rice Gish, c230 (in bed since Tuesday and not willing to give much help to the movement); "Knightship went out with button shoes."
(After so many attacks on men's graves the River decided to visit some women who didn't be under the influence of women for some time, so he took himself to the men's ward in the hospital.)
(Kleibeldhout had to be defined to most of the person questioned). The method of illumination was reacting the anecdote of Dana Daerhong, throwing down his clock as he walked across without soiling her skirts. "Pooh, pooh," answered one nummée soul, "there ain't no mud in Kansas," and refused to incriminate
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