UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
The Official Student Paper of the University of Kansas
VOLUME XXXI
House Presidents Reject Proposal of Stunt Parade
Rush of Other Homecoming Activities Given As Reason for Vote Yesterday
University fraternities and sororites voted against a proposal to participate in the stunt parade at the Missouri-Kansas football game. Thanksgiving day, when the House Presidents association considered the question at hand, was scheduled only three of the organization leaders were in sympathy with the plan_
The action of the Greek letter president's followed a meeting Tuesday night at which plans for the parade were explained to a group of representatives from the various organizations. At the Tuesday night conference, a large marjority favored taking part in the stunt, and it appeared likely that most of the fraternities and sororites would back the project.
Patterson Comments on Attitude
Patterson Comments on Attitude "I am rather surprised at the housese attitude", said James R Patterson, $34, director of the stunt department for face to face that the Greek letter presidents really reflect the opinions of the great majority of fraternity men and women in this instance.
William Avery, c35, suggested that the parade plan be referred to the House Presidents association which was meeting on the following day. Since the Greek letter representatives had all been appointed by their presidents, it was decided to submit the plan to their organization leaders.
"The number of students who have commented on the discontinuance of stunts between halves at the football games, led me to believe that this project would be received with favor. Wholehearted support would have insured the success of the project, and the team would have had a chance to do the bit in most coming celebration as well as compete for worthwhile prizes".
LAWRENCE. KANSAS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9. 1953
The principle objection raised by the Greek letter presidents was that their members would be too rushed during the Homecoming activities to give proper assistance in support of the parade.
Nichols Explains Project
Clyde Nichols, c. 36, sophomore cheerleader, spoke for the project and explained its details at the House Presidents meeting. That novelty and originality rather than expense and financial burden of the parade, was explained by Nichols.
According to Nichols, several fraternities had already made tentative preparations to take part in the parade. He offered the suggestion the project be carried out in spite of the passive opposition of the Greek letter societies, or other organizations, as well as individuals to come into the competition.
A possibility that cash prizes might be substituted in place of the cups, is being considered by those in charge. It was thought originally, however, that cups would seem more in keeping with collegiate traditions.
STUDENT HOSPITAL HANDLES
TWO EMERGENCY OPERATION
Crosby Seymour, c'35, underwent an emergency appendicitis operation Tuesday evening at Watkins Memorial hospital and of Lawrence performed the operation.
The second emergency operation of the week was performed Wednesday on an Elmer Humphrey, C37, member of the Air Force squad by Dr. Hickok of Kansas City.
The condition of both patients is reported as satisfactory.
Credit for Applied Music
Columbia, Mo.—(UF)—Study of applied music for diploma credit in the secondary schools of Missouri is now possible for students, under an agreement between the Missouri Music Teachers Association and the state education department, the latter has announced. The state department will provide all students in the groups of teachers, not employed by the school system, who may offer private training and whose credits will be accepted by high schools.
Tryouts for Spanish club membership were held this afternoon at the meeting of the club at 4:30. Those trying out are required to present some number for the program.
Midtermen grades were turned in at the College office today; but they will not be available to students for about two weeks.
Audition Proves Successful
Evelyn Swarthout Will Play Over British Broadcasting System
Miss Evelyn Swarthout, daughter of Dean and Mrs. D. M. Swarthout, has been accepted by the British Broadcasting company for its programs, after a recent audition. She will begin her broadcasting early in December.
Miss Swarthout was graduated in piano in the School of Fine Arts in 1832 and is now continuing her second year of study under the English pianist, Tobias Matthey. She recently won the Jeffrey Reynolds scholarship, awarded for outstanding talent.
NUMBER 40
Freshmen Go to Polls to Elect Class Officers
Men Use Australian Ballot for First Time; Women's Vote Is Heavy
Freshman men and women went to the polls today to select their officers to lead their class for the coming year. The votes were set by the Agnetal.
to lead their class for the coming year. The votes were cast by the Australian ballot method, which replaced the old mass meeting. This is the first year the men have voted under this system.
At 1:30 today the voting of men was slow. The women's ballots were reported to be coming in a good deal faster.
Rallies were held by both the Oread-Kayhawk and the Pacachumac parties last night. Torches, bands, and speakers were all on hand to meet the students as they emerged from the mid-week varsity at the Memorial Union.
Freshmen of both parties were our early this morning passing out bills and circulars. Each party had its platform and candidates on the circulars
The candidates for the Pacachacam party are: for president, Jim Donahue, Wellington; for treasurer, John Phillips, Kansas City, Mo.; for dance manager, Bud Sellars, Independence, and Gilbert Burgeroff, Wichita.
The Oread-Kayhawk candidates are president, Wayne Parcel; treasurer, John Shrutton; dance managers, Horace Mason and William Shaw.
The Women's Self-Government Association gave out to each voter a ballot containing revisions of the constitution.
The women candidates were for vice-president: Annette Lawrence, Margaret Jennings, Vyonda Helfinstine, Betty Belle Tholen, Enjuh Eulis, Vivian Deichert, Marie Russell, and Jane Allen. For secretary: Tacy Campbell, Mary Jeanne Turrell, Caroline Bliss, Lulu Tillman, Rebecca Newcomer, and Ruth E. Purdy.
The polls will remain open until 5 p.m. Booths for voters are located in the following places: men, two in the basement of central Administration building and women, one in the foundation of Marvin hall; women, first floor of central Administration building.
To Attend Music Meeting
Swarthow Will Start to Cincinnati Tomorrow for National Convention
D. M. Swarthout, dean of the School of Fine Arts, will leave tomorrow for a trip to Cincinnati where he will meet with the curriculum committee of the National Association of Schools of Music.
Other members of the committee are Earl Moore, director of music at the University of Michigan; Howard Hanson, director of the Eastman School of Music, Rochester; Wallace Goodrich, director of music of the New England Conservatory; Boston; Gilbert Coombs, director of music of the Philadelphia Conservatory of Music, Philadelphie; William C. Mayfaith, of the Louisville Conservatory of Music, Louisville.
On Saturday evening the committee will attend a concert by the Cineinniat Symphony orchestra under the direction of Hugene Goosens, conductor and composer.
Exemption Work Completed
Columbia, Mo.—(UP)—Charles Boykin, University of Missouri English student, won second place in the Atlantic Monthly essay contest with a paper titled "We Little Ones." The author has lived experiences in the oil business during boom days and his return to college during the depression.
Student Wins Prize
Dean Swarthout will return to Lawrence Monday evening.
Exemption Work Completed
The committee on consideration of petitions for exemption from activity tickets finished the last of its meetings today, according to Raymond Nichols, executive secretary to the Chancellor. More than 600 applications were considered.
Student Orators to Argue Campus Problems Tonight
Ten Contestants to Revea Undergraduate Ideas on Current College
The ninth annual campus problem
ontest will be held in Fraser theater to-
ght commencing at 8 o'clock.
The contestants will speak on some subject concerning college or university activities. They will be given six minutes each. The winner will be awarded a silver loving cup presented by the W.S.G.A.
Issues
Miss Margaret Anderson, assistant professor of speech and director of the contest, say that the feeling of the students is revealed in these speeches.
The contest was won last year by Rolla Knuckles, c'33, speaking on campus rules and regulations.
Some of the subjects to be used tonight are: Student Government, University Bands, Courses in our Curriculum, Student Activity Tickets, Too Many Activities, Athletics at KU, School Spirit, and Bread and Butter Gold for Students.
The ten entrants in tonil's contest are: Hans Pfuletzt, onl-ed, Edward Rice, c'36; Phil Bramwell, c'36; Dorothy Bange, c'36; Lyman L疾, c'36; Ross Hampson, c'36; M. Ross Hampson, c'38; M. Robertson, c'37; Howard Rundles, b'35; Clyde Nichols, c'38.
The judges are: H. H. Lane, professor of zoology, J. H. Nelson, professor of English, and Fred Ellsworth, secretary of the Alumni association.
The contest will be open to the public the admission being either the activity book or 25 cents.
Sale of Seals Will Begin
Two Clinics for Students Were Held Here Last Year
The sale of Christmas Seals starts Thansgiving Day, Nov. 30. The money made from the seals is given to the Douglas County Tuberculosis association which provides for the services of Dr. C. F. Taylor, superintendent of the State Sanatorium for Tuberculosis at Norton. Clinics are held each month which are open to University students as well as the general public.
In addition, two clinics are held each year at the University especially for students. Last year more than $320 were given to medics and freshmen.
M. U. GRADS TO BE GREETED
BY THEIR ONLY CHILDREN
Columbia, Mo., Nov. 9—(UPC)—When members of the University of Missouri Class of 1908 return here Saturday for a silver anniversary reunion in connection with Homecoming, many of them will be welcomed back to their alma mater by their own children, now M. U. students.
R. L. (Bob) Hill, director of alumni activities, has unearthed the fact that twenty sons and daughters of members of the '98 graduating class are now students at Missouri U. The twenty sons and daughters are to be hosts at a reception for the students of 25 years ago.
Phi Sigma, honorary biological society, will hold a meeting tonight at 7:30 in room 501 Snow hall. The purpose of the meeting is for the election of new members.
LILA LAWSON.
Dr. W. H. Schoeve, associate professor of geology, will be the principal speaker and will give an illustrated talk on "Historical Geology and Biology."
PHI SIGMA MEET TONIGHT FOR SELECTION OF MEMBERS
- President, W.S.G.A.
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Women students expecting to make the trip to the Nebraska game at Lincoln next Saturday must file with the dean of women a statement of the planned time of departure and return, and the means of transportation. Parents of such students must send letters of permission to the office also.
Dues of all active members are payable at or before this meeting.
--for Joint Committee on Student Affairs.
PHI SIGMA MEET TONIGHT
R. O.T.C., Union building, 12 Saturday, Nov. 11
AUTHORIZED PARTIES Friday, Nov. 10
AGNES HUSBAND,
Saturday, Nov. 11
Phi Chi, 1233 Oread, 12.
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Burton Holmes Presents Unusual Pictures in Telling of His Travels
A combination of two lectures was given last night by Burton Holmes world famous traveler and lecturer in his travelogue presentation in the University auditorium. Lectures on $ ^{*}A^{*} $ were given last week, and these were given. These lectures were illustrated by motion pictures taken by Mr. Holmes in his various travels.
The noted lecturer presented remarkable scenes of sacred places in Japan, pagodas, and tombs, which gave the text its own worship and customs of the country.
The pictures gave a detailed account of the trip abroad on the liner S. S. Empress of Japan. Sailing from Vanuccar, the ship arrived in Honolulu four days afterward. Interesting scenes were depicted of the people and the welcome given it by the natives were shown. Also the activities of the customs officers were explained.
Mr. Holmes further explained that eight days later Yokohama was reached. From there he sailed to Tokio and on by rail to Nikko. The Japanese trains that traveled the same route were also explained that these trains are more modern than the modern American trains.
Mr. Holmes explained that Hong Kong is really named Victoria, on the island of Hong Kong. The city life and customs of this city were shown on the map.
Mr. Holmes then showed storm picturetures that were taken inside the ship through a special window that was kept clean from the spray of the waves.
Committees Appointed by University Senate
Some unusual pictures of the Hawaiian divers were shown, during which the Hawaiian song "Aloha" was played.
Interesting pictures of the Suez
Executive Body Approves Report of Joint
The University Senate, at its meeting Tuesday night, approved and slightly modified the report of the Joint Committee to recommend for membership on the Senate committee.
Group
Eligibility to non-athletic activities Thurau, chairman, Brown, Stratton. Examinations: Rice, chairman, Hood Stanton, Turney.
The following committees were named:
Convocations and lectures: H. G. Ing
ham, chairman, Buehler, Dainis, Gagliardo,
Lynn, Manierrell, Nash, Nichols
Strong J. J. Wheeler
Ableities: Dr. F, C. Allen, chairman,
Jackson, Jucob Kles, I. R. Cowe, Nat-
tiel, G. S. Duncan.
Forensics: Buehler, chairman, Atkinson, Crafton, Sandelius.
Publications and printing: Flint, chairman, Baker, Davidson, Foster, Guild, Hodder, Hungerford, Khoo, Moore, Hungerford, Moore, Sturtevant, E. H, Tailor, Walker.
Libraries; Baker, chairman, Atkinson Ise, Mnennion, J. H. Nelson, Stoland.
Relations with other educational Institutions; Mitchell, chairman, Chandler, Clark, Dains, R. M. Davis, Engel, Foster, Holtzweil, Kees, Lawson, Mix, Nesh, Wilson, Posey, Shand, Stockton, Stoland, Swartwout, Swarthout, Tester, Turney
University calendar: G. W. Smith, chairman, Black, Foster, Beverly L. Burns, nominated by the W.S.G.A. Student Council, nominated by the Men's Student Council.
R. O.T.C.: Koenig, chairman, Alter Boyce, Boych, Jackson, J. A. King Ockerblad, Posey, Stockton, Treecie Burke, and Zaitiek.
Summer Session: Schwegler, chairman, Chandler, and heads of divisions
University Extension: Ingham, chairman, and heads of divisions concerned.
DR. E. BAYLES SCHEDULES
RADIO EDUCATION TALKS
Dr. Ernest E. Bayles, assistant professor of education, will continue the talks given by various members of the faculty of the School of Education at 6:15 on Wednesdays with the following talks:
Nov. 8—The Democratic Ideal and Keening School.
Nov. 15—The Democratic Ideal and Keeping School.
Nov. 22—The Democratic Ideal and Education in the Home.
These talks will be given in December by Dr. E. H. Turney, who will speak at 6:15 on Dec. 6, Dec. 13, and Dec. 20.
canal were shown as Mr. Holmes told some of the history and facts pertaining to its building. According to Mr. Holmes, 16 hours are required for a ship to pass through the canal, which is 100 miles in length.
The lecturer then boarded the French liner "Ile de France" at Gibraltar, and continued on to Paris. Many pictures of street life, famous buildings, and avenues were presented by means of pictures. In showing the art fairs, the book stalls, and market places, Mr. Holmes said. "The gay city of Paris is the place where good Americans go when they die."
Several elaborate pictures of the fountains at Versailles were shown. Mr. Holmes pointed out that this place is visited by 10,000 visitors every Sunday. Scenes of the fountains closed the lecture.
Athletic Eligibility Rules Are Essentially Similar
Shaad Points Out Only One Difference in Big Six Requirements
An article published Wednesday night in Kansas City, quotes a "Missouri alumnus" to the effect that Missouri students were taught the academic rules of that institution.
In one respect, Missouri athletic rules are more stringent than those of other members of the Big Six conference, said Dean G. C. Shaad, Kansas representative on the Big Six faculty committee. In other respects, Missouri is under exactly the same eligibility rules as other schools of the conference.
Missouri has a rule requiring athletes who would participate in more than one major sport to be making a "C" grade. Other schools of the conference do not have a rule of this kind, but follow the general eligibility rule.
The Big Six rule for athletic eligibility, said Dr. F. C. Allen today requires that students in divisions having a 30-hour-a-year program shall complete (actual course unmentioned) work in 27 hours in the preceding two semesters. Students in condensed work during the summer may be included in the two-semester total.
In divisions having a program of more than 30 hours, the eligible athlete must have competed 30 hours. This is the rule in the schools of engineering at Kansas, and at Missouri, and at the other schools. The 27-hour rule applies to college students at Missouri, as it does for students at Kansas who are in the School of Law at Kansas, the rule requires 28 hours in the previous two semesters.
An additional rule, uniform in all Big Six schools, requires that athletes, to be eligible, must be enrolled in at least 12 hours of work.
This rule is interpreted at Kansas to mean that the student be doing passing work in the 12 hour minimum. While there is no particular checking before each game, there is an arrangement whereby the athletic eligibility committee is advised at once if an athlete is reported falling and is withdrawn from classes to bring his total below 12. He is promptly disqualified.
The University Senate has proposed a modification of the eligibility rule, intended to increase scholastic requirements, and at the same time make for more justice for the athlete who is denied the proposal has been submitted to the faculty representatives of the Big Six, and is still on their calendar.
The Kansas proposal is that athletes, to be eligible, must make a "C" average in at least 22 hours of work, and that they definitely must be "doing passing work" in at least 10 hours at the time of competition. The number of hours is the same, but the fact that many athletic are working outside, so carrying programs somewhat less than the standard, but the scholastic requirements are higher.
KOENIG ASKS VOLUNTEERS FOR SOCIAL SERVICE DRIVE
Major W. C. Koenig, head of the department of military science and tactics, who is in charge of the Lawrence Social Service drive for clothing Monday night has asked that all faculty members and staff volunteer to help with the drive to volunteer for duty in the drive report promptly at 7:30 at the social service hall, Eighth and Vermont streets.
Those with cars are urged to bring them and others are asked to come and stay.
The city has been mapped for the can- cavass in such a way that with co-operation from the public, the entire drive than is located in little more than half an hour.
Council Approves $100 Gift for Band Trip to Nebraska
ixty-five Members Will Journey to Lincoln to Play at Game Saturday
BULLETIN
Topteka, Nov. 9 — (UP)— The senate committee on education this morning reported out for passage the Delaney bill which prohibits any of the five state colleges and universities from imposing a compulsory activity or athletic fee.
Representatives of the five state institutions affected by the Delaware bill, who were scheduled for a hearing before the Senate committee on education, found when they reached Topela today that the bill had already been referred back to the Senate. The Senate committee also voted to approve the committee of the whole, and the bill was scheduled to come up for a vote sometime during the afternoon.
Approval last night by the Men's Student Council of the resolution to appropriate $100 from the reserve fund of the Student Activity ticket to send the band to Nebraska raised the total fund available for the trip this week-end to $218.
Bride $10,990 for 10 jackets and a veritable couple of tickets. Active Jackets and the band on Nebraska raised the total fund available for the trip this week-end to $218.
Two hundred sixty dollars is needed for the train fare for the 65 members of the band, and $118 had been previously accounted for by the Athletic Board, $100 from the athletic fund and $18 by personal contributions of the members.
An anonymous contribution of $25 was made to J. C. McCanles, director of the band, last night to be used in paying for meals of the band members during the trip.
Alumni Asked to Contribute
The resolution which the Men's council passed last night was drafted by the general committee on the activity ticket, and required the approval of both councils to become effective. The W.S.G.A. will adopt the measure in a meeting 'juesday'.
The bill provided that the students were not to be solicited for further contributions. The rest of the money necessary will be raised by solicitation of the school and alumni. Fred Ellsworth, alumni secretary, is in charge of the canvass.
Directories to be Issued Free
Directories to be Issued Free The Men's council also voted in the regular meeting last night to divorce the student directory from the activity directory, available to all students whose names were listed in the book, without charge.
The motion passed provided that those who had paid for directories already should be refunded the money, and another motion was carried providing for the hiring of students to assist the force of the registrar's office in the distribution of the books. This measure must have the approval of the W.S.G.A. to become effective. A deadline for the issuance of directories was set as Nov. 20.
Appear in Delaney Bill Hearing
Representatives of the Men's council were authorized to appear before the senate committee of the Kansas legislature this morning at a hearing on the Delaney bill, which prohibits any state institution from having a compulsory activity or athletic fee. Kurt Reisen, president of the council, Gunnar Mykland, Bill Avery, Harding, John Hassig, Lila Lawson, Virginia Ruffi, and Helen Rusell was to Topeka this morning to appear before the senate committee on education, to which the bill had been referred. Representatives of the other state institutions affected by the bill were also scheduled to appear.
SCIENTIFIC GERMAN COURSE
OFFERED BY CORRESPONDENCE
Miss Ruth Kenney, secretary of the Correspondence Study Bureau, has announced that a course in Scientific German is now open for enrollment. It is a three hour course and has as a pre-requisite 10 hours of German.
This course was prepared by Professor E. F. Engel of the department of German in response to a demand for such a course made by a great many of the students in the late summer and a great help to those people interested. The correspondence course covers the same ground as that covered by the residence course, and its contents parallel that of the residence course.
Architectural Society to Meet
The Architectural society will have a meeting at 7:30 tomorrow evening for the initiation of freshmen. There will also be a discussion of the World's Fair of which slides and pictures will be shown.