UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
The Official Student Paper of the University of Kansas
VOLUME XXXI
NUMBER 158
Bingham Employed To Make Pictures For Activity Ticket
Committee Votes to Retain Features of Present Book; Basketball Still Left Out
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, FRIDAY, MAY 25, 1934
The activity fee committee spent more than an hour yesterday afternoon discussing problems of the fee and the student identification book to be used next year. The one tangible result of the meeting was decision to empower Oryx to write all the pictures which are to be used on the student's identification card.
Since many of the larger universities have adopted the plan of using "passport" pictures of students on their registration cards, it was suggested that perhaps as many additional prints be made. One of these additional pictures would go on the registrar's record, one would go to the dean of men or dean of women, as the case might be, and another could be used for all of the student in question. Since this would entail expense to the University as a whole, decision must wait on action of the Regents in approving the budget, which is now nearing completion.
Book May Be Replaced
With the picture of the student on the activity book he may present this identification card at the door of the lecture, or whatever event it might happen to be, and walk in without having a reserved seat. Reserved seats will have to be gotten only for the plays and athletic events next year.
If lost, the book can be replaced at cost, which will be a nominal charge. However, before the student may obtain a new one he must sign an agreement that it is actually lost and wait a week to see whether it will be returned.
Discuss Football Seating
A little time was also spent in discussing the selection of seats the students are to have for football games. Under the original assignment, activity fee payments gave all students seats in the east stadium beginning at the 80-yard line, extending, for some games, north, and for others to the south. Much opposition arose to this arrangement, since for a number of years student tickets had been reserved in the west stadium, and objection was made that the sun shone too strongly on the east stadium seats.
One suggestion made was that activity ticket holders be given the choice between seats that were near the 50-yard line in the east stadium, or were no nearer the center of the field than the 40-yard line in the west stadium. Dr. Allen, director of athletics, explained that the original agreement, by which active players would be placed in the cost stadium, had been approved by the athletic board, and that any change of seating plans would have to be approved by them.
Efforts are being made, it is understood, to get a meeting of the athletic board for consideration of this question
Basketball Still Extra
The activity fee for the coming year would include all items included on this year's ticket and leave, as was the plan last year, the tickets for basketball games as an "extra." This arrangement was made, since to have included the basketball admissions on the general ticket would have necessitateditation of all the games, and would have been or should be the general public or for the use of K men. About 600 student season tickets were sold for the 1934 basketball season, compared with the 1600 that were included in the all-sports ticket sold the year before.
Art Gallery Hours Changed
Nelson Closing Hour Extended to 6 p.m. on Sundays
Beginning May 27, the Sunday hours of opening of the William Rockhill Nelson Gallery of Art and Atkins museum will be from 2 to 6 p.m. It is believed that this will be of greater convenience to the visitors of that day, now that sundown come so late in the evening.
The Wednesday evening lectures will be discontinued for the summer, although the Gallery will remain open unless the attendance does not warrant it.
A series of gallery tours under the guidance of members of the staff will replace the talks that have been given through the winter on weekdays. These will be given every afternoon at 5 o'clock or by visitors without additional charge.
On Memorial Day, Wednesday, May 30, the gallery will be open from two to six in the afternoon without an admission charge.
Dr. Otto Vollbehr Presents Title Page to Prof. Holder
The bulletin board of the department of history is showing a faesimile of the title page of the first edition of the Book of Marco Polo, which Dr. Otto H. F. Vollbehr, famous bibliophile, recently sent to F. H. Hodder, professor of history.
The first edition of Marco Polo was published at Nuremberg in 1477 and there are but two copies in existence, one of which is owned by Dr. Vollbehr. This facsimile of the title page is one of fifty copies that Dr. Vollbehr has had made.
Dr. Volllbehr's famous collection of books was formerly valued at $5,000,000. A large portion of it, including the finest copy extant of the great Gutenberg Bible, was sold to the Library of Congress for a million and a half. Another large portion he has recently sold to the Huntington Library at San Marino, Calif., for a million and a quarter.
Dr. Volllbeer has been a generous benefactor of this University. His most important gifts have been a large collection of early maps, two copies of the Mitchell map, the most important single map in American history, and a copy of the famous Nuremberg Chronicle.
KF KU Will Broadcast Commencement Features
W. A. White's Speech, Bac calaureate Address to Go Over Radio
Special programs and broadcasts of commencement features will round out the KFKU program for the remainder of the school year.
On Friday, June 1, at 2:30 p.m. the concluding music appreciation period for this year will be broadcast under the direction of Prof. C. S. Skilton. On Saturday, June 2, at 10 p.m. a musical program arranged by Miss Irene Peabody will be given. Saturday, June 2, at 2:30 p.m. an organ program by G. Criss Simpson and at 9:45 p.m. a musical program arranged by Roy Reynolds. Miss Gene McKee, pianist, Monday, June 4, 2:30 p.m. Book Review by Kenneth Rockwell and at 9:45. Provinces of Poetry, Miss Helen Rhoda Hoopes.
Miss Evelyn Swarthout, pianist will broadcast a program at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 5; a musical program arranged by Miss Mirahah Moore will be given at 2:45 and a program arranged by Prof. W.B. Downing at 9:45. Thursday at 2:30 the musical program will be arranged by Prof. H. C. Taylor.
The musical programs for Friday, June 8 at 2:45 and at 10 will be planned by Mrs. Alice Moncrieff and Prof. H. C Taylor, respectively.
Saturday, June 9. Miss Peabody will arrange the music for broadcast at 2:30 on the "Commencement at K.U." program. On Sunday at 7:30 p.m. the baccalaureate address will be broadcast by the station.
The Commencement address will be at 7:30 Monday, June 11; and at 9:45 the Campus Calendar by Miss Helen Rhoda Hoopes. The following day at 2:30 F. E. R. Elbel will speak on "The Youth Movement" and at 2:45 the musical program will be furnished by the Bushong Trio. Wednesday, June 13, K.U. News on Radio 600. At 2:45 Professor Underwood will present Willie Quint, pianist, on a program Underword will arrange the program for 9:45 that night.
Thursday, June 14, Prof. Herbert Aliph will speak on "The Swimming Pool in the Community Recreation Program" at 9:45 pm. Friday the con-
ditionary program arranged by Mrs. Alice Moncrief will be presented at 9:45 pm.
Eleven swimmers will make a down river swim Sunday afternoon. Those making the swim are Herbert G. Allphin, swimming coach; Robert Raymond, b'34; Walton Ingham, c'37; Kennethhodson, b'34; Cedar Meverly, c'35; RobBrown, b'34; Emily Harrison, b'36; Robert Russell, c'36; Clitus Hosford, c'36; Ray Carter, c'uni; Ray Tripp, c'37. According to Mr. Allphin all of the men making the trip are strong swimmers
ELEVEN STUDENTS TO MAKE
DOWN RIVER SWIM SUNDAY
AUTHORIZED PARTIES
Friday May 25
...
Kappa Alpha Psi, Memorial Union building 9-12
Westminster Student Foundation,
Westminster hall 8:30-12.
Saturday, May 26
Friday, May 25 Sigma Chi house.12.
All-University party, Memorial Union, 9-12.
Pi Kappa Alpha, house, 9-12
DR OTTO
H E VOLLBEHI
—Ages Husband, dean of women, for the joint committee on student officers.
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FINE ARTS SCHOOL PRESENTS
JEANETTE CASS IN RECITAL
Jeanette Cass, gr. a student of Dean D. M. Swartinthe, presented her graduate recital last night in the Administration auditorium. Her work was very outstanding. She played with fine comprehension of the style and scope of her numbers, and her technique was excellent. Miss Cass is a candidate for her masters degree in music, having received her bachelor's degree from the Eastman Conservatory of Music, Rochester, N.Y.
Jitney Players May Visit University Next Season
Council Sanctions Attempt to Secure Trouble on Activity Plan
The proposal to bring the Jitipy Players as a part of the Activity ticket program for next year was approved at a special last meeting of the Men's Student Council last night. Before this motion becomes effective it must be passed upon by the W.S.G.A.
Recently Allen Crafton, professor o. speech and dramatic art, asked the activity commission for $150, which, when added to the funds he already holds as surplus from the dramatic productions of a year ago, would enable him to bring the Jitney players here. If the plan is approved by W.S.G.A. the players will be scheduled definitely for next year.
The Jitney Players constitute a troupe which was organized about 11 years ago by a group of Yale University students.
Professor Crafton said that he believed they might be secured on the program here next year. He intends to have them present a popular melodrama, "Streets of New York," which was revived in New York three years ago and became so popular that it was held over the whole season.
During the winter they tour the Middle West, playing at universities and colleges. Through the summer months they are billed at resorts and show houses throughout the east.
"If these Jitney Players are secured," said Professor Crafton, "we may be assured of an entertaining production. They are ranked as one of the outstanding groups of entertainers in the country."
Dean Paul Lawson To Make Address On Memorial Day
Local Veteran's Organizatiorsto Be in Charge of Program at South Park
The women's auxiliaries of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion will sponsor the sale of poppies in Lawrence Saturday to raise funds for the relief of disabled war veterans and their families. The town's residents will be stationed at convenient locations on the downtown streets.
Paul B. Lawson, acting dean of the college, will be the principal speaker at the Lawrence Decoration Day services to be held Wednesday morning at 9:30 o'clock in South Park. This affair is held every year under the auspices of the veterans' organizations and auxiliaryes, composed of the G. R. R., Army War Veterans, the American Legion, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
The University Band, under the direction of J. C. McCanles, will give a 30-minute program. Before the program a parade will be held on Massachusetts street. The University Men's quartet composed of Milton Webster tenor; Max Murphy, second tenor Henry Miller, baritone; and Luke Chapin, bass, will sing a few numbers! T. Craie is the accompanist.
Other organizations who will participate in the program are the American Legion drum and bugle corps, lawrence Memorial high school band, joy Squats, Girl Squats, National Guard companies, and the Haskell cavalry.
Ride Is Ended by Robbery
Student and Alumna Stopped on Road by Masked Men
A joy ride turned into what might be called a near disaster yesterday evening for Miss Carolyn Smith, c'35, and Mrs. Freda Adams, '31, when they were crowded off the road about three miles west of the University about 9 o'clock last night, and robbed of $3 in cash.
The two, driving a Plymouth sedar west from Professor Engel's house, noticed a car following just behind, but at the time thought very little of it. Several miles down the road when the turn south was made, however, the car that had been followed pulled up alongside and crowded the Plymouth into the ditch. Two men jumped out with drawn revolvers and ordered the women out of the car and to put up their hands. Mrs Adams, against the orders of the bandit took the key from her car and tried to keep it, but it was taken away from her.
One of the men took a knife and slashed two tires puncturing both.
The women were searched and then made to climb a board fence and told to run across the pasture. However, after a few minutes of crocodile prowling In the distance, the men left.
Besides losing the three dollars, Mrs. Adams was bruised on the arms and body. Damage to the car was $15.
Miss Smith saved her diamond ring by hiding it in her mouth.
Both bandits were masked, wore overalls, and caps. The tail light was out in their car and no license number was obtained. The women believe the car was a 1929 Buick coupe.
Model Stage, Complete With Lighting And Rain Effects, Made by Students
The complete size of the model is 26 by 18 inches, while the stage is 12 by 14 inches. There are three circuits of lights—red, red, and blue, and each are on a separate rheostat that enables the stage manager to dim or brighten the lights to his satisfaction. A regulator can be placed on bathtub doors to obtain the 'justice' for lighting and is attached behind the scores at the back of the stage.
The complete set of scenery, including a blue velvet curtain and a back drop are suspended on strings and are let down as they are needed. The throne, made of pasteboard and painted with gilt paint with strips of blue and red
A model theater so detailed that it is capable of showing such effects as rain and bright sunshine was demonstrated in the Little theater in Green hall this morning. A term project constructed by Jim Hammers, c'34; Burt Hammers, c'35; and George Lerrigo, c'35, it is built to scale, one inch to every two feet, and has all the facilities necessary for the production of that play by Shakespeare, "King Lear."
The circulating rain system is accomplished by a two way valve and a rubber bulb at the side of the edifice. When the rain falls the water runs back into the bulb from a hole made at the bottom of the stage.
down the center, was also hung on one of the scenery drops and let down during the first scene.
Thirty lights comprise the whole lighting system, including a white and two blue spot lights. All these are used in a regular bulb paint for stage productions.
Almost everything used in building the theater was constructed by hand, including the wiring system done by Jim Hammers. Stage braces made out of small pieces of board and kitchen hooks are used to help cover the stage, and a piece of picture frame is used for decoration around the stair front.
Allen Crafton, professor of speech and dramatic art, said this morning that the theater had very good elements of a unit set. He also stated that every year he has students who construct such replicas as this one.
COMMITTEE OF STUDENTS SEEKS TO BUILD UP SENTIMENT AGAINST HAZING FRESHMEN ON MT. OREAD
Group of Five Men Interviews Chancellor Lindley in Campaign to Abolish Practice of Paddling First Year Men; Charge Student Council Failed to Act on Petition
A committee of five students, three of them freshmen waited upon Chancellor E. H. Lindley late this afternoon and sought aid in a drive to abolish the hazing of freshmen on Mount Oread. The students in their interview also pointed out that they would wish to do away with the present practice of compelling freshmen to wear the tiny blue cops that have formed a part of the traditions on the Campus for several years.
The committee was made up of Kermit E. Goodger, m'37; Otis Brubaker, c'35; Harold Gregg, c'37; William Kester, c'37; and Bob Thorpe, c'37.
Architectural Society Makes Annual Awards
The students made it clear that they were seeking the Chancellor's aid only because a former petition made to the Men's Student Council last fall had been set aside and disregarded. The petition, the students said had been regularly drawn up and had carried the names of many students.
In recognition of good work, the American Institute of Architecture also gave a book to James L. Terry, Lawrence. The last senior award was the Thayer Memorial fund, consisting of interest from a special fund and a medal. This was made to Thornton Beck, Holton, for fine architectural design.
Raymond Jung and J. Eldon Johnson received the sophomore awards. Jung was given a medal by the local temple of Scarab for work done, and Johnson was honored for a sketch made last summer.
Four Seniors Receive Recognition for Excellent Work
The annual awards banquet of the Architectural Society was held last night in the Memorial Union building with about 60 students and faculty members present. The principal speech was given by Joseph W. Radotinsky, e24 former state architect.
Carrol Martell, c35, president of the society, presented the silver loving cup given to the department of architecture for having the best exhibit at the recent engineering exposition.
The feature of the evening was the awarding of the honors. Four awards went to seniors. The medal given by the American Institute of Architecture to the graduating senior of each architectural school making the best record in the course went to Hugh Hiatt, Kansas City. The Alpha Rho Chi medal for the senior distinguishing himself for service to the department, leadership in activity, and merit, was given to Clemens W. Wolf, Lawrence.
The Alice Chittendron Gift, given to the ranking freshman student by Professor Goldwin Goldsmith, formerly of the department, was awarded to Margaret Wheeler, daughter of Professor J. J. Wheeler.
Tickets for the banquet were sold by two groups calling themselves the Jones Boys and the Goon Girls. The latter won the prize of a free airplane ride. Richard Garrett gets to make the trip as a result of a drawing.
Little Symphony Orchestra to Feature Student Musicians, Sunday
Orchestra Will Give Recital
The University Little Symphony Orchestra will give a recital of outstanding compositions by well known composers Sunday afternoon in the University Auditorium. The arrangements of the numbers to be used Sunday afternoon were done by graduate students in documentation, under Prod. C. S Skilton
The orchestra will be assisted by the following students: Zonella Emerson, fa'uml and Alice Denton, sopranos; Mary Louise Beltz, mezo-soprano; and Rachel Bushong, harpist.
Seniors Presented In Recital
Orchestration for the recital was done by: Loda Newcomb, '33; Jenette Cass, who will get her masters degree this spring; Katherine Jordan, '27; and Gavin Doughity, '32, who will also receive his masters this spring.
Sister Mary Vida Hayes, who is a senior in the School of Fine Arts, gave a private senior recital Wednesday afternoon in the Administration auditorium. Sister Hayes is a pupil of Alice Moncrieff, instructor of voice.
- The Men's Student Council, they said, had escaped its failure to act upon the petition by saying that it had considered the proposal one that the K-club issued, and that it had ordaining been passed on to the lettermen's organization.
Chancellor Lindley referred the group back to the Men's Student Council, pointing out that several years ago the Board of Regents gave that body the right to solve student problems, and that he felt that any work would have to be carried on through the regular channels.
Should Build Student Opinion
He did not wish to interfere with the workings of the student governing organizations, he said, but told the committee that if it honestly believed the present practices should be abolished, it should go about its work by building up a favorable student opinion. If hazza's behavior was greater part of the student body, the council will not hold out for it, the Chancellor told the committee.
The recent agitation against the paddling of freshmen at the University was brought about by the declaration of the K-club a week ago that all freshmen next year would be subject to stricter regulations than any class in recent years. The K men decided at that time to make the purchase of freshman caps a compulsory feature for every male freshman student, and said that the first year men would be allowed to walk on only certain of the campus walks without undergoing the dreaded paddlings as punishment.
Several rumors were wide-spread last fall to the effect that freshmen on Mount Oread were organized and would resist any attempts which letter-men might make at football games to restrict their liberty.
Cauleton makes statement
The students who waited upon the Chancellor said that they felt the treatment of freshmen in past years had been too severe. Dr. I. Cauleton, Cauleton Memorial hospital, was quoted by them as saying that approximately a half-dozen students were badly bruised by puddles each year and that they came to the student hospital for treatment as a result. Dr. Cauleton believed, they said that many more probably nursed injuries, but for reasons of pride failed to enter the hospital for aid.
In a later statement to the Kansas, Dr. Carutones verified the statements made by the student committee that students sometimes come to the hospital suffering from bruises which had been inflicted by paddlings.
Because of the peculiar bone-struc- ture of some of the students, Dr. Cauteson said that in some cases serious injuries might easily be inflicted. He believed a belief that a few more serious results than bruises were sustained.
Cunningham Against Hazing
Glenn Cunningham internationally-known distance runner at the University, in a statement to a Kanan reporter today expressed himself as against the policy of paddling freshmen "as it is now carried on. I do not like to get into this profession yet. I paddle my paddle more than once or twice since I have been a K-man."
Cunningham said that he was 'not against the idea of carrying on traditions at the University. However, he said that under the present methods, the best behaved freshmen, the one's who wore their caps most faithfully, were often the ones who were subversive in their opinions, a small percentage of the underclassmen were paddled each year, anyway, he said.
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