UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOLUME XXXI
The Official Student Paper of the University of Kansas
Cafeteria Meals To Begin Monday On 10-cent Basis
Only CSEP Workers and Others Needing Help Will Be Eligible Under Plan
Beginning next Monday meals at the cafeteria provided at cost on a cooperative basis will be available to students unable under present circumstances to afford regular eating facilities.
The plan, which embodies the essential features of the 10-cent meal plan in operation on the campus last year, is the result of inquiries made by Henry Werner, men's student adviser, at a meeting of CSEP applicants last Friday. A large number indicated that the program would not apply. Application blanks for participation in the plan have been prepared, and may be obtained at Mr. Werner's office.
Meals to Cost About 13 Cents
Meals to Cost About 13 Cents
Cost of the meals to those participating has been set at $2.25 a week for seventeen meals, an average price of a little more than 13 cents a meal. No other meals are served on Sunday, but on other days breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be included in the program.
Although the plan is an outgrowth of the apparent need of CSEP workers for cheaper meals, no student who is unable to provide himself with proper food at regular eating places will be excluded from participation in the plan. Only students who are unable to eat regular eating places will be admitted.
Balanced Menu to Be Served
The meals served at the cafeteria to those who enroll in the plan will compose a wholesome, balanced diet. Under the plan it will be impossible to forego for any of the ingredients the matter of drinks. The menu will be planned much as were those of the plan last year.
At least 50 students must participate in the plan for it to be carried out. It will be entirely self-supporting, with no money coming from CSEP appropriations or from any other source Mrs. E. M. Evans, director of the cafeteria, will be in charge of carrying out the plan.
CSEP workers will probably be assigned to take care of the additional work at the cafeteria which the new plan will entail.
Students wishing to enroll in the plan have been requested to fill out application blanks to be turned in either to the office of the dean of women, the office of the men's student adviser, or to Mr. Ellsworth at the University Employment bureau.
Forum Planned for Wome
All Freshmen and New Students Invited to Attend Informal Discussion
A Freshman forum for women students, and also those new to the Hill this year, is being planned in order that women students may hear an informal talk and take part in an open discussion or "Manners, Dress, and Personal Hygiene." The forum, sponsored by Mortar Board will be held Thursday afternoon at 4:30 in Central Administration auditorium.
Miss Agnes Husband, dean of women, will speak first to the women. Questions and an open discussion will then follow. A discussion and vote will also be held to decide whether or not women students would like to have similar meetings during the spring semester.
The plan for a forum is new at the University. Up to last year, freshman women had the opportunity of hearing such discussions at the hygiene classes which were not given for credit then. Now definite credit is given for the freshman hygiene course and no additional talks are included with the regular class work.
Tomorrow afternoon at 4:30 in central Administration building a tea for women entering the University this semester will be given by W.S.G.A. and Y.W.C.A.
EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING
CONTEST WON BY BRAMWELL
Phil Bramwell, c36, won the exten-
poraneous speaking contest in the juni-
or college forensic meet held in Kansas City last Saturday representing the freshman and sophomore classes of the University.
Two years ago Bramwell won the regional oratorical contest sponsored by the Kansas City Star. He is now on the debate team, and from time to time has entered into various campus speaking contests.
Bramwell was coached by E. C. Buchler, associate professor of speech and dramatic art at the University.
SEMESTER FEES MUST
Two days yet remain for the payment of second semester fees, it was announced by the business office today. A late charge will be imposed on fees not paid by Thursday evening. Five days later, students who have not paid their fees will be excluded from classes.
BE PAID BY THURSDAY
Realistic Settings Augment Interest In 'Distant Drums'
Critic Credits Kansas Players With Best Characterization This
Season
Reality came upon the boards some times last night when the Kansas Players and the K. U. Dramatic club presented "Distant Drums," a drama of the Oregon trail, adapted by Allen Crafton from a play by Dan Tothereh.
By Elliott Penner
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1934
For the first time this year there was something more there than the illusion of a play: the quality of the acting, the realistic settings which included genuine covered wagons, and the excellence of the lighting all combined to bring moments in the various scenes which had the real emotion and constant crisis of what the life of those pioneers must have been.
The setting was extremely well planned, and so arranged that use of drops alone would carry on the course of the progress from the plains country to the mountains. It would have been almost impossible to have moved the heavy wagons during the course of the play. The business of minor characters was a much-needed planed, and there was an aura of reality about every scene.
Laurel Allen Commended
Laurie Allen is a frightened young mother should especially be commended for her work in adding to this reality. She never over-anticipates a movement; all of her actions simulate natural, unpremediated action. More than these qualities, which are requisites of a capable actor, she has imagination, and makes her part that of a living, feeling person.
Jessica Crafton is another of those who fills a part; it is a real woman whom she presents to us. She puts the expression of the whole of this woman's life into helping another carry a heavy bucket, yet there is absolutely no waste motion in any of her actions.
Particularly to be commended for doing a very difficult job well was Mary Myers Elliott, in the part of the wife of the captain of the train. The part did not seem quite as convincing as did some of the others, but it was so different that it is difficult to say that any fault should be found with the actress. All of the other persons of the play were fixed; they were what she needed. She could not have not knew exactly what motivated her, and came to the end of the play before what she was to do become clear to her. We felt her bewildering strider.
Robert Calderwood was almost dapper, despite the bushy hair, but in all of his part, he is one of the most lively persons of the play. It is strange how glimpses of clear reality creep into a play. There were some of these in his action; human motions that were real to those who had never seen a pioneer trapper and scout. Mr. Calderwood acts with all of his body, not only with his voice and feet.
Portrays Clear Reality
And there was something grippingly real in the characterization by Allen Crafton of the captain of the train. He was able to show the reaction of this sometimes almost fanatical, dreaming man of action to each of the trials which beset him, without once losing the character. It was a part which required strength—strength of character, man strength.
No one in this play could be severely mistreated, and there were many excellent parts. Robert Haig was more alive in his part as a young man in love with the captain's wife ham he has been in former plays here.
No Individual Criticism
Virginia Sterling did an excellent piece of vocal work in simulating the quavery, thin vein of an old grandmother. Farrell Strawn and William Inge were easy in their parts as a cowardly young husband and father, and a doctor, respectively. Elizabeth Crafton, Eliza Dunkel, and Robert Cunningham gave self-assured, c able acting in their parts.
Shan-Kar Dancers Exhibit Perfect Muscular Control in Oriental Dances
By Leena Wyatt, e.35 Uday Shan-Kar, celebrated oriental dance artist, with his company of Hindu dancers and musicians presented last night in the University Auditorium, a program which will stand out on the concert course for its strange, foreign beauty and unusual appeal.
Bv Lena Wyatt, c'35
NUMBER 89
Gross physical exertion was not the predominate characteristic of Shan-Kar's performance. Perfection in muscle control beyond the achievement of the white race, and utmost precision in detail have made him the master in his field.
Each movement, each change in facial expression, and gesture of the hand has a definite symbolism which must be produced with an exactness which would merit the approval of the Hindu audience.
In the "Dance of the Snake Charmer" the plaintive wall of native pipes introduced Shan-Kar in a simple white costume stirring in contrast to the darkness of his skin. The little, quick movements of his body in perfect co-or
Cunningham Back From Victorious Eastern Campaign
THREE THINGS AID BONTHRON
Kansan Will Return to New York in Time for Baxter Mile; Meets Bill Bonthron
Hate, Habit, and an Accident Are Reasons for His Success
Charles E. Parker, sports writer of the New York World-Telegram, says that three things are responsible for the success of Bill Bonthon, namely an accident, a habit, and a hate. All three have exerted an influence on the Princeton star who is credited with the second speediest mile on record and who, at Madison Square Garden on Feb. 17, will take the mark with Cunningham in a battle that promises to live long in sports history.
Glenn Cunningham returned last evening from his triumphs on eastern indoor tracks. He will attend classes two days then go back to New York for what may prove to be his most important race of the indoor season, since he will meet Gene Venkze and Bill Bonthron of Princeton, who set the American outdoor record for that distance last year while he pushed Jack Lovelock of England to a world's record.
Cunningham will leave tomorrow evening at 7:25 and arrive in New York Friday morning at 8:20. According to Bill Hargiss, track coach, the arduous travelling may be hard on Glemi's condition for Saturday but he will have the advantage of two outdoor workouts here. It is too cold back East for practice out of doors. Hargiss said the temperature was 22 degrees below zero while they were in Boston and 7 below when they left New York.
In his last race, the Hunter Mile in Boston, which he ran Feb. 10, the Kansas milier took it easy and ran only to win from the field without trying to set a new mark. The track was poor, according to Hargiss, and the other runners offered no serious competition. Cunningham won by 35 yards.
Ran Only to Win
Cunningham has been entered for the Butler Indoor Relays at Indianaapolis March 24. The authorities there specified that in addition to Cunningham they would like to have a shot-putter, a pole vaulter and a mile relay team from the University of Kansas
The interest in eastern indoor track is intense. Boston Gardens was packed to capacity and at Madison Square Garden in New York, several thousand were turned away. Championship hockey, wrestling, and boxing events have not equalled the drawing power of track. The tickets for Saturday's Hargiss said, and ticket scanners are doing good business.
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Hargiss said that he might not accompany Cunningham on this week's trip because of his duties as track coach. The team has been working out under the direction of the older members during his absence.
The accident occurred to Bill when he was 12 years old. While climbing in an apple tree, he took hold of a copper wire carrying 6600 volts. The electric
Enters Butler Meet
dination with the music, the rapid facial changes, and the expressive hands brought the snake to life as if it writhed on the stage at his feet. Sham-Kar uses his black shawl drawn through his fingers to simulate a pipe; he needs no properties.
Simka, the only non-Hindu in the company, a French girl who has embraced the Hindu faith, responds to the music as if she were the sound produced from the instruments. She has the perfect control and flexibility of the native dancer.
Shan-Kar, an artist as well as a dancer, designed the costumes for his company. When Pavlowa was urging him to enter the dancing profession permanently, his art instructor protested against the loss of one of his most promising pupils. Pavlowa replied to him "G God never gives such rhythmic bodies of painters and sculptors." Shan-Kar combines pastel and vivid colors harmoniously to form a lovely background for the dancing.
In the number "Indra" in which the dancer is the god supreme, teaching the art of dancing to lesser divinities. Shan-Kar first displays his beautiful body. With his fine form and fluid movements he is truly godlike.
"Astra Puja," which symbolizes the sword games of northern India, was one of the most stirring presentations. The leaps of the dancers, and the flashing of the swords were perfectly timed with the loud native music and the tattoo of the drums.
The last number was one of the most strenuous. Shiva, god of the dance portrayed by Shan-Kar, sets out at the request of his mate, Parvati, danced by Simkie, to combat the elephant demon. He leaps at the elephant whose swaying body and heavy rhythm symbolize the beast, and finally emerges victorious, the object of great admiration. Not a parting of his lips disclosed fatigue at the end of the dance.
After the performance Shan-Kar seemed eager to talk. When asked questions about his dancing—the importance of the excessive movements of the neck and head, and his apparent lack of breathlessness—he replied that there was so much that he could not keep up with them, and of the neck had countless meanings to his people; the breath control had taken years to acquire.
In answer to a query as to whether he liked America, he replied, enthusiastically, "I love America as I love everything that is beautiful. My country has many beautiful things also, but our people have not yet been able to find them."
Skilton to Present Musical
Skilton to be Guest Conductor of Kansas City Orchestra
C. S. Skilton, professor of organ, will be guest-conductor at the concert of the Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra this evening at Convention Hall in Kansas City. He will present his composition "Suite Primalev" a set of four pieces based on tribal Indian melodies by students at Haskell Institute.
The pieces are entitled "Sunrise Song," "Gambling Song," "Sioux Flute Serenade," and "Moccasin Game"; the orchestral score, parts and miniature score are published by the Carl Fischer Music company of New York, as well as other arrangements of separate numbers.
The favorable reception which greeted his "Two Indian Dances" in 1916 led the composer to add these numbers four years later.
The Kansas City Philharmonic is the twelfth American Symphony orchestra to present it, and several, like the Boston and Chicago orchestras, have give it repeated performances.
The Suite was first played by the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra in November 1921 and a week later by the New York Philharmonic.
EVELYN SWARTHOUT GIVES
SUCCESSFUL LONDON RECITAIT
"Miss Swarthout's recital was an unmistakable success," said Tobias Matthay, celebrated English teacher, in a cable received by Dean and Mrs. D. M. Swarthout of the School of Fine Arts regarding their daughters' recent appearance in London.
A letter from Miss Swarthout states, that she has been invited to play at an important social function in London at which the honor guest will be the Polish ambassador, who is a great lover of music. On March 24 she will give a fifteen minute program over the British Broadcasting facilities.
She will return to Lawrence in April and has consented to appear in recital at the University during the Music Week festival in May.
Sour Owl to Make
Its Valentine Appearance
on Hill Tomorrow
The valentine issue of the Sour Owl, or the "Handbook for Campus Lovers," will make its scheduled appearance tomorrow morning.
Students were started today by the sight of a strange human stretcher, bearing the advertisement "You'll Die Launching at the New Issue of the Sour
The publication will feature several articles in keeping with valentine traditions. The "pop-gun" column and the "brownies" column are considerably plurged for this issue.
Due to the large sale of the last issue, 200 extra copies have been printed. There will be a Sour Owl news stand in Central Administration building in addition to the regular salesmen on the campus.
Paul Woodmancee, c33, premises that the Valentine number will be one of the biggest laugh issues of the year.
Whiting Williams, Noted Lecturer, Talks Tonight
industrialist Will Discuss Roosevelt, Mussolini, Stalin, Hitler
Whiting Williams, noted industrial consultant, author, and lecturer, will open the lecture series for the second semester in the University auditorium at 8:20 tonight. The subject of his lecture will be "Hitler, Stalin, Mussolini, Roosevelt—Which Has the Answer?"
When Mr. Williams, in the capacity of vice-president of the Cleveland Steel company, found it necessary to get first-hand information on the viewpoint of the laborer, he dons overalls and went to work among them.
For three years he labored in the coal mines and steel plants of Britain, northern France, and Germany's famous Ruhr and Saar valleys. Working as a boiler room stoker, finding himself on the docks of London as a jobless sailor, witnessing a Bonus Army riot, and eating with the laborers of Berlin's Redtest station, given him a thirty-third understanding of the mind and opinions of the worker.
He sought to discover what the German laborers think of Hitler, and realized the frank attitude of the Russian miners and steel workers toward their Red masters.
Williams has acquired an invaluable composite view of the situation of both master and labor.
Vase Donated to Museum
Dr. Strong, Former Chancellor, Presents Gift to Spooner-Thayer
A small vase from the first kiln of pottery to be made by the department of painting and design in the fall of 1909 is now on display on the main floor of Spooner-Thayer museum. The vase was given to Dr. Strong, who was then chancellor of the University, by Professor Griffith, then head of the department of painting and design. A few weeks ago Dr. Strong presented the vase to the museum.
Miss Marie Benson, instructor of painting and design 1909-14, experimented with various glazes and succeeded in getting some that she thought good enough to name, so she called them Kanza pottery. Three examples of her work are in the collection.
An example is also included of the work in porcelain done by Paul Teeter, assistant in the clay laboratories at the University 1912-17.
EDUCATION SORORITY HEARS
TALK ON FOREIGN SCHOOLS
Pi Lambda Theta, honorary education sorority, held its annual open meeting today in the central auditorium of the Administration building. Dr W. L. Burdick spoke on "Glimpses of Foreign Universities."
The meeting was followed by a tea served in the W.S.G.A. rooms. Mrs. Burdick and Mrs. R. A. Schweger poured. Mrs. Clytice Wiley Nichols, Ruth E. Lichen, Vivian Gould, c34, Ruth E. Lichen, Robert J. Fuchs and Rachel Armstroug, gr. served. They were assisted by other members of the chapter.
SHAAD ANNOUNCES REVIVAL OF ENGINEERING EXPOSITIO
The annual exposition given by the School of Engineering and Architecture will be revived this year after an absence of two years, according to Dean George C. Shand. It will probably be held the day before the Kansas Relays.
At that time the laboratories and shops of the school will be opened and the public invited to look at exhibitions and demonstrations of work being done by the students.
MANY WORKERS ALREADYSTART ON CSEP JOBS
Committee Approves Applications of 138 Men, and 48 Women for Positions on Federal Payroll
INTERVIEWS KEEP ON
Most of the men and women who have been given work have been notified, and in some cases jobs will start today. Various department and school heads who have asked for assistance under the federal grant will receive workers assigned to them for specific tasks. The pay for CSEP work ranges from $10 to $20 a month, with a minimum rate of 30 cents an hour.
Search Continues for Students Who Have Been Out of School Year or More
With the applications of 186 students approved yesterday for work on the College Student Employment Project, the committee which has been interviewing the students hoped to complete its task today. Of those already granted work, 138 are men and 48 are women. The committee met again at 9 o'clock this morning to continue its interviews.
Returning Students Needed
Although the University's quota of student jobs was set at 350, it was provided that one-fourth of that number should be students who were not in school in January. Fred Elsworth, who is in charge of the University employment bureau and a member of the interviewing committee, said this morning that present applications from new students would not fill the quota, and that unless it was filled, the full number of old students could not be given work.
Applications from women have also fallen short of the number required. One hundred fifteen of the 350 jobs available at the University must be filled by women under the provisions of the appropriation.
Work allotted under the CSEP will continue for the entire semester, according to present plans. When a student's application has been granted, he or she will be allowed to work until June, providing that in each case the student is required to pay fees and that the federal appropriation of more than $5,000,000 is sufficient.
More Applicants in Sight
More Applicants
More than a hundred applications remain to be considered by the committee today. Each applicant appears before the group and his case is discussed. The principle laid down in granting work requires the student to certify that he must have a federal job to stay in school for the spring semester.
Mr. Ellsworth pointed out today that CSEP was not designed to take students from other jobs, and that there would be a number of students who needed work, but would be unable to qualify for a federal appointment. The school's staff needs to try to find work for these students through the regular channels.
The committee which has reviewed the cases of the CSEP applicants is composed of Chancellor Lindley, who was one of a group of college leaders which proposed the plan and fought for its adoption; Raymond Nichols, secretary to the Chancellor; Mr. Ellsworth; Mrs. Charlotte C. Walker, W.Y.C.A. secretary; Adrian Lindsey, head football coach; Mrs. Dora R. Byrant, assistant to the dean of women; and Roy McCullough, Y.M.C.A. secretary.
Dr. Cady to Attend Meeting
Dr. H. P. Cady, professor of chemistry, will attend a meeting of the American Chemical society tomorrow evening in the Trianon room of the Hotel Muehlebach in Kansas City. Dr. Cady is chairman of the Kansas City section of this society. The meeting will be addressed by Dr. E. A. Doisy of the department of biochemistry of the St. Louis University School of Medicine.
Practice Field to Be Enlarged Del Davidson, custodian of the Stadium, and his crew are leveling on the baseball field in order that there may be more space available for football practice. The pitching mound is being leveled off, the excess dirt being used to fill a small ditch. The diamond has been little used since several years ago.
Discuss World Policies at Dinner
The International Relations club will meet this evening at 6:15 in the cafeteria of the Memorial Union. At 6:45 a discussion will be held on "Nationalism or Internationalism."