UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
The Official Student Paper of the University of Kansas
VOLUME XXX
NUMBER 156
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 1933
Council Approves N.S.F.A. Proposal of Grade System
Banquet Planned for May 4 Vacation Schedule Is Recommended at Meeting
The Men's Student Council went on record last night as favoring the grading system which was offered by the N.S.F.A. convention. This system of grading calls for a satisfactory and an unsatisfactory grade with an "H" an honor mark, for a "G" doing excellent work in a course for a graduate. The council also favored the adoption of certain other resolutions of the convention.
The banquet for the installation of new council members will be held May 4. The committees in charge of the banquet are the following; Jerod Joe Buehler; and Phil McKnight.
Report on Book Store Read
Parts of the report on student owned bookstores was read and the following resolutions were adopted: 1. The present set-up of offering second-hand books by the student bookstore is satisfied because deserts require to purchase second-hand books. 2. At the present time, it would be unwise for the University to enter the bookstore proposition. 3. That the W.S.G.A. book exchange expand and handle supplies such as notebooks and paper.
This complete report on bookstores is available to anyone interested. Copies of this report may be found in the Warner's office, or Warner's library.
The joint committee report on vacations was read and the following schedule was recommended: That Thanksgiving will remain as it now is. There will be no holiday on Washington's birthday. There will be on half holiday for winning the Missouri game. Easter vacation will consist of six school days, including two week-ends. Christmas vacation will not be less than $13\frac{1}{2}$ nor more than $15\frac{1}{2}$ days in length. This schedule is the recommendation of the Council to the Advisory committee of the University Senate, relying to a holiday schedule submitted by the Senate.
Recommend Afterroom Dances
At the meeting, a clause of section 3 was struck out of the parking bill. Under the bill, as it now reads, students will be granted licenses under the following conditions: social disability as evidence of certificate from the Student Affairs service. 2. Because of distance of residence from campus as determined by the student parking committee. 3. For reasons of employment wherein a car is necessary. The granting of these licenses is left entirely to the discretion of the parking committee.
The Council voted to recommend to the Union Operating committee that they open the ballroom in the Memorial Union on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 4:30 until 8:15, would be used or these afternoons and would be free to any student holding a Union member ship card who cares to participate.
SISTER JOSEPHINE BOURASSA
PRESENTS PRIVATE RECITAL
Sister Josephine Marie Bourassa, a pupil of Professor Howard C. Taylor, appeared yesterday afternoon in a private recital before the faculty of the School of Fine Arts and a group of sisters, including Mother Superior Mary Rose of Concordia and Mother Mary Antiopee of Salina.
Her program included numbers by Couperin, Paradisi, Schyttte, Brahms, Alpheraky, Korngold, and Schumann In the conclusion number, "Concerto in A Minor" (Schumann) she was assisted by Professor Taylor at a second piano.
READINGS TO BE DELIVERED
AT BOTTEN CLUB MEETING
Miss Helen Rhoda Hoopes, assistant professor of English, will deliver a group of readings at the next meeting of the Botany club, according to an announcement made today by D. J. Obee, gr., president of the club.
The meeting will be held next Tuesday evening at 7 p.m., at the home of Professor and Mrs. A. J. Mix, 1134 Louisiana street.
Wheeler to Address Phi Sigma
Wheeler to Address Phi Sigma Dr. R. H. Wheeler, professor of psychology, will talk to the members of Phi Sigma this evening on "Some Problems Common to Psychology and Biology." The meeting will be held in room 206 of Snow hall this evening at 7 o'clock, according to an announcement made this morning by Joseph W. Parker, Jr., president of the society.
Competitive Instincts Are Aroused as Engineers Prepare for Field Day
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Some of the old instincts for competition and preparedness for physical combat were being aroused this morning in Marvin hall as engineers were getting ready for the events this afternoon that will show the superiority of certain groups in the annual field day events.
Light bantter was passing freely this morning between members of the different departments of the school. Students in classes cast vacant looks at books, trying to hide the enthusiasm aroused by the thoughts of knocking home runs in the baseball games of the afternoon events.
German Club to Bring "Das Lied Ist Aus" Here
Foreign Talkie to Be Giver at Patee Theater Tuesday
The German talking picture, "Das Lied Ist Aus" which is to be presented Tuesday evening at the Patee theater, has been brought here through the efforts of the Deutsch Verein, and solely for the benefit of German students at the University, according to an announcement made today by Charles W. Dreher, c36, president of the club.
Members of the Deutsch Verein are in charge of ticket sales, a percentage of the proceeds of which are to go into the German club treasury. The funds which the club derives from this source will be used in assisting to defray expenses of productions to be put on by the club members later. These productions will be similar to the play presented this semester.
Give Plot Translation
The translation of the name, "Das Lied Iet Aus," is "The Song is Over." A brief synopsis of the play has been prepared by the faculty of the German department, in English, for the use of those students who do not have a sufficient knowledge of German to follow the plot.
The synopsis follows:
"Everybody in the Carlton Bar is in high spirits over the success of the famous soprano Tilla Morland, in her latest operetta. She is surrounded by her admirers, the baron, her music publisher, and Herome Toneli, the son of a rich manufacturer. One guest, however seems indifferent to what is going on around him. When Tilla, by request, sings one of the hits of her new operetta—the yang of the ace without means of support—this young man suddenly pays his bill and leaves. Tilla suddenly stops singing and the festive mood changes to consternation.
'Unable to Forget'
"Tilla cannot forget the incident. The efforts of her three admirers to find the impudent young man prove fruitless and Tilla turns them all out of her house. She now decides to engage a secretary. Among the applicants is the young man, Ulrich Weidenau, whose tactless behavior in the Carlton Bar had interrupted her song. Tilla learns the reason for his sudden departure. The song described his own situation so completely that he was overcome. Tilia thereupon engages Ulrich as her secretary, and before long falls in love with him. She suspects that her love is returned, but is unable to account for Ulrich's reticent attitude toward her. He asks permission to have his evenings for himself but is never present at any of her performances. Tilla's friends suggest that another woman may be involved, which proves to be the case. This other woman, however, is Ulrich's grandmother whom he has brought to Vienna and is supporting on his merger salary. The grandmother, without knowing Tilla's identity, tells her of Ulrich's love and also of his resolve to conquer his passion because of its hopelessness. At the end Ulrich is both husband and manager of Tilla."
Akron Workmanship Superior
**Akron workmanship**
Washington, April 27 (UP)—Uleian tenant Commander G. T. W. Sette, integrant air crafts at the Goodyear Zeppelin plant, testified before a naval court of inquiry that workmanship in the airship Akron was superior to that of any other dirigible he has studied.
Kelly Asks Senate to Break Strike Springfield, Ill., April 27—(UP)—The menace of Communism and the plea that many Chicago school teachers "are near starvation" were voiced by Mayor Larry Nassar who said state senate today as he urged immediate passage of legislation to break the tax strike in the metropolis.
Some of the conversation picked up around Marvin hall this morning was of a definitely belligerent nature, while some was more pacific. Here are samples:
"I think I'll go home and change this suit," one sleek engineer remarked. "You'd better," a member of the onboard crew, "we'd hate to ruin the suit, too."
"That's all right, Bill. I just wondered if you knew you were going to pitch horse shoes this afternoon."
"Anyone else want to buy a ticket to the banquet? Big program, good eats, the best bunch of fellows in the world, all for 65 cents."
"Aw, leave him alone, he's only an electrical."
"What! Me box?" Say, I've got to go to a party tomorrow night."
I'm going to eat plenty after playing two baseball games this afternoon." The comments are indicative of the feeling of the slide-rule army which will participate in such sports as baseball, tag of war, waving a hat, and batting with a bat in midnight, instead of attending classes, in keeping with "engineers' day."
A graduate engineer, connected with the First National Television corporation of Kansas City, will give a demonstration and talk on television at the banquet which will be held in the Central Union this evening at 5:30 o'clock.
Foreign Debt Payments Demanded by Roosevelt
President's Notice Indicates Determination to Control Situation
Washington, April 27—(UF)—Notice was served by President Roosevelt on European war debtors today that they will be expected to make their regular June 15 payments. These total $144,000,000. This word, issued at the White House, was interpreted here as indicating that President Roosevelt is determined to hold out America's control over the debt situation to insure real results at the world economic conference.
It was explained that after the conference the debt matter would be gone into an extended way. Although debts have been discussed at the international economic conference here, no action had been taken until that no agreement had been reached.
The White House said it was possible the president would send to congress regulations asking authority to deal with war debts and tariffs. This would be done in advance of the economic conference. Just what form the resolutions would take was not indicated.
TO RAISE AKRON WRECKAGE
NAVY ABANDONS EFFORTS
Washington, April 27 — (UP) The navy has abandoned its efforts to raise the part of the Akron wreckage found on the ocean bottom off Barnaeg, N.J. Officers said the jumbled maze of wire, girdles and cables made contusions that were critical to safe safety. They were convinced no bodies are in that part of the wreckage.
A field trip to be taken Saturday morning by the historical geology class under the direction of Dr. Raymond C. Moore, head of the geology department here, will include a study of the geological formations between here and Topeka.
Salvage ships will continue dragging operations in an effort to locate the main part of the Akron's 600 foot frame work.
Measurements will be taken of the different rock strata and the depths of the beds. The fossils found in the rocks also be studied and collections made.
GEOLOGY CLASS TO STUDY
ROCK FORMATIONS SATURDAY
WEATHER
Kansas—Generally fair tonight and Friday; slightly lighter in east and south portions tonight; cooler in extreme northwest portion Friday.
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Kappa Alpha Theta, house, 12. Saturday
AUTHORIZED PARTIES
AUTHORIZED PARTIES
Friday
Alpha Gamma Delta, house 12,
Theta Tau, house 12,
Alpha Xi Delta, house 12,
Alpha Delta Pi, house 12,
Chi Omega, house 12,
Phi Alpha Delta, house 12.
Phi Alpha Delta, house, 12.
Medical Meetings Will Be Held Here Early Next Week
Society to Have Exhibits in Memorial Union; Public Session
The Kansas Medical society will hold its annual state convention at the University, May 2, 3, and 4. Meetings will be held in the Memorial Union and luncheons will be given at the various medical fraternities.
Booths are being constructed at the north side of the main lobby of the Memorial Union for scientific exhibits of the society. These exhibits will be open only to the medical students of the University.
A public meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 3, at 10:30 a.m. in Fraser theater. The general public is invited to attend this meeting. Medic classes will be dismissed. In the evening the annual banquet will be held in the cafeteria for the members of the band and friends and friends. After the banquet there will be dancing on the second floor of the Memorial Union.
Preceding the opening of the convention on Tuesday, a golf tournament will be held at the Lawrence Country for all the members who wish to enter.
Guest speakers on the programs will include Dr. Philip C. Jeans, professor of pediatrics, University of Iowa; Dr. Arthur A. Pleyte, Wisconsin Anti-Tuberculosis association; Dr. R. L Haden, Cleveland clinic; Dr. Dean Lewis, president-elect of the American Medical Association; surgeon-in-hospital Hopkins hospital; Dr. E. L Cornell, assistant professor of obstetrics, Northwestern University Medical School; and Chancellor E. H Lindley of the University.
The Ku Kua and Jay Janes will act as guides to the members. Students from Haskell institute will also act as mentors during their stay at the University.
KFKU EVENING BROADCAST TIME TO BE CHANGED MAY
Beginning Monday, May 1, all KFKU programs regularly scheduled at 6 p.m. will be given at 9:45 p.m. This change in the broadcasting time of the University radio station was made because most of the chain programs are being changed when eastern daylight saving time becomes effective May 1.
The agreement with WREN provides that KFKU take the 9:15 period throughout May and early June. The decision to take this time was made after experimentation last year showed that the late evening period did not greatly inconvenience those presenting the programs, and that the audience response was even greater than to the 6 o'clock hour.
The final examination of candidates for the Summerfield scholarships has been postponed from May 5-6 to May 12-13, it was announced today by Prof. Olin Templin, chairman of the committee. Twenty-five or 30 out of the 240 who took preliminary examinations March 8, will be invited to come to the University for the final examinations.
Summerfield Tests Postponed
Receives Award in England
Evelyn Swarthout Honored With Jef-
frey Reynolds Scholarship
Word was received yesterday by cablegraph to Dean and Mrs. D. M. Swarthout that their daughter, Evelyn, now studying in London, was made the recipient of the Jeffrey Reynolds scholarship.
This scholarship is awarded for "outstanding ability" and carries with it an award of 40 pounds sterling a year equivalent at present of around $150.
Miss Swarthout was graduated from the University last year. She is now continuing her study under the renowned English teacher, Tobias Mattay. During the past three weeks of vacation she visited with English friends at Warwick at Exmouth in Devonshire, and at Swansea in Wales.
Mrs. Pearl Smith Named to Eastern Star Office
The final session of the convention will be a closed meeting at 7:30 this evening, followed by the installation of a bar at 8:15 which is open to the public.
Parsons Woman Is Elected
Worthy Grand Matron
for Next Year
ayesterday's session of the Eastern Star convention, the following officers were elected: Worthy Grand Matron, Mrs. Pearl Smith, Parsons; Worthy Grand Patron, Charles A. Loucks, Lakin; Associate Grand Matron, Mrs. Swallow Wichita; Worthy Grand Patron, Dr. Douglas A. Meredith, Kamei Kobashi; Associate Grand Matron Bennett, Topaka; Grand Treasurer, Mattie Davis, Liberty; and Grand Conductress, Mrs. Maude Closen, Coffeyville.
Miss Margaret Stevenson, retiring Grand Matron of the Grand Chapter, has the unique distinction of being the daughter of a Past Grand Matron and Past Grand Patron. Her mother, Mrs. Celestia Stevenson, was Grand Matron in 1884-85, and her father, Dr. R. E. Stevenson, served as Grand Patron in 1887-88. The elevation of Worthy Grand Matron a year ago, is the only instance of its kind in the history of the Eastern Star.
The altar and the Bible used during the opening session of the Grand Chapter were used at the Grand Chapter session in Lawrence in 1885, when Mrs Stevenson was installed as Grand Matron.
The Square and Compass used during the opening session were also used at the Grand Chapter Session in 1887 and in 1906. The avenon was installed as Grand Patron.
During the Memory hour and the conferring of degrees, a ladies quartet furnished music. The quartet was composed of Miss Nelle Selle, Miss Ellen Mahinistrom, Mrs. LaVon Armand-Robertson, and Mrs. Lillian Robertson.
The tableaux used in iniatory work were given by the members of the Halaean Chapter, Tepeka; Adah Chapman; Corson; and Author Chapter of Lawrence.
French Club Hears Ericsson
French Club Hears Ericson
A meeting of Le Carce Francais, the French club was held yesterday after noon at 4:30 in Fraser. Miss Emily Ericson gave an informal talk on France as she saw it when she lived there a few years ago. The meeting was closed with French songs.
In Charge of Convention Arrangements
A. E. HUDDLESTON
R. O. Baker (left) and A. E. Huddleston, who are co-chairmen of the committee on arrangements for the state convention of the Order of Eastern Star. The convention has been held on the campus for the past two days, and closes tonight. Huddleston, a student at the University in 1894, was a member of the first Kansas football team. Baker was graduated from the University in 1926, and received his Master's degree in business administration in 1929. He is the accountant for the Journalism Press.
Gladys Swarthout Is Feature Artist of Music Festival
Skilton Cantata and Mu Phi Epsilon Recital Scheduled for May 7-14
The complete program for the Tenth Annual Music Week festival for Lawrence and the University was announced last week at lawarth-out of the School of Fine Arts.
The week will open the afternoon of May 7 with a costume recital by members of Mu Phi Epsilon, national fine arts sorority. This will be given in the University Auditorium. The University Westminster choir will offer a program of a cappella music that evening at the First Presbyterian church.
the concert of Gladys Swarthout of the Metropolitan Opera company will be given Monday evening as the next offering of festival week. This is the final number on the University Concert course.
The premiere performance of the cantata, "Thiendogaor," by Professor C. S. Skilton, will be presented by the Men's Glee club and the orchestra on Wednesday evening. The performance will be in recognition of the completion of 30 years of service to the University by Professor Skilton.
Skilton's Cantata on Program The one hundredth anniversary of the birth of the composer, Johannes Brahms, will be celebrated by a Brahms program on Tuesday afternoon by the University Faculty. The University band, under the direction of J. C. McCancles, will appear in concert that evening.
The annual School of Fine Arts day on Thursday will bring the well-known Kansas editor, Victor Murdock, as speaker for the all-University convoction at 10 a.m. The University String program of chamber music in the evening.
To Demonstrate Instruction
The week will close with Haskell day on Saturday. The Haskell band, or orchestra, will play at the next two performances.
10 Demonstrations
A demonstration of class instruction in instrumental music will be given Friday afternoon. The Lawrence High School chorus and orchestra will appear that evening.
All events in the week's program are open to the public, with the exception of the concert by Gladys Swarthout, part of the University Concert course.
Head of Fine Arts Elected to Presidency of Pi Kappa Lambda
Dean Swarthout Honored
Dean D. S. Swarthout of the School of Fine Arts has received notice of his election to the presidency of the society of Pi Kappa Lambda, national honorary music fraternity. He will assume his duties on July 1.
Inasmuch as it is a practice in the organization to have the other officers elected from the same University as that with which the president is connected, the following members of the Fins Arts faculty were honored: vice president, Professor C. S. Skilton; secretary, Professor Karl Kuersteiner; treasurer, Professor Laurel E. Anderson.
The University of Kansas chapter of P I Kappa Lambda will hold its annual banquet and initiation of newly elected members during Music Week on Friday. May 12. Professor Waldman, which is president of the local chapter.
WORKMEN PREPARE TO BUILD
MEMORIAL UNION FIRE EXIT
Sod is being removed from the lawn north of the Memorial Union in preparation for the building of a new fire escape. Workmen are also removing several evergreen trees from the north side.
The sod will be replaced as soon as the construction of the fire escape is completed. The grounds behind the fence are sanded and the sod removed from the Union grounds.
Darby Urges Relief Support
Topeka, April 27—(UP)—Members of the Kansas congressional delegation today were urged by Harry Darby, state highway director, to support legislation to provide funds for highway construction as a means of unemployment relief. The communication disclosed that an average of 6,068 men have been employed in highway work during the past three months in addition to the 200 regular employees of the general office.