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Mostly fair tonight and Saturday, colder Saturday.
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
The Official Student Paper of the University of Kansas
Men must stay at home tonight since the Puff Pants are their.
Vol. XXVII
Preliminary Round Opens High School Debating Tourney
Extension Division Is Hos to 150 Students; Final Events Will Be
Tomorow
Bracketing and pairings for the individual debate tournament of Delta University, gossiped here at the University under the extension division, were completed this afternoon and the teams were sent off in the preliminaries.
Each team in the five brackets, designated according to color, is slated to meet every other队 in its bracket for a third consecutive time, thus this afternoon and this evening when the scores of 150 high school students are entered in to the elimination committee.
The finals for the tournament are scheduled for 11 'clock tomorrow morning at some place to be designated tonight after the preliminary schedule when the time and places for tomorrow's debates are scheduled.
In the tournament, the scores of each debate is turned in for the final. The finals will be a comparative tournament will be announced and the arrangements for semi-finals made. Semi-finals will be held tomorrow beginning at 9 o'clock and ending at 11:30.
in the 175 coaches, debaters and alternates here, there are 22 city representatives and 31 teams listed of which Kan, Kan, Kan, Kan. Kan, Kan, Kan. Kan, Kan,
Blue—Wyandotte, Iola, Ellsworth,
Holton, Garnett, South Haven and
Henner.
White—Wyandotte, Coffeyville, El
Dorado, Clearwater, Atchison,
Burlington and Haskell Institute.
Red—Roseland, Lawrence, Independence, Topeka Catholic, Holton and Hoisington.
Black—Wygandtite, Lawrence, Iola,
Manhattan, El Dorado and Topoque.
Green—Topoque, Altsom, Haskell
Kimberly—Coastal, Ellsworth and
Cherryvale.
Commerce Heads Speak
Business School has Meeting to Hear Discussions
The ability of American manufacturers to work with quantity and efficiency in designing, manufacturing, chineses and calculating devices, was, in the opinion of J. E. Wreenn, district manager of the United State bus company, the merce of Kansas City, one of the most important lines in which the United States enjoys a competitive advantage.
Mr. Davis said that this is the livest subject today in economics, and that during the recent stock market crash industry and commerce went on as usual, although retailers journals and trade papers were moving along of the period of prosperity which has been going on for the last few years.
--twelve women joined the Y. W.
C, A, during the membership
discussion held at Henley house yesterday
afternoon.
--twelve women joined the Y. W.
C, A, during the membership
discussion held at Henley house yesterday
afternoon.
Campus Gossip
Prof. George M. Real, head of the department of architecture, has been elected to the executive committee of the Douglas County Red Cross.
"The Pioneer of Rachteriology Work
in the Department of Bacteriology,
was the subject of a gift given by
D Noble P. Sherwon at the lunchme
meeting of the Rachteriology club yea-
rly spring."
The School of Pharmacy held assembly meeting yesterday morning at 11:30. D. H. Spencer, professor of pharmacology and patients on the subject of salesmanship.
Leo Buechring is a visitor at K. U. today. He received his master's degree in journalism here in 28 and has been working in Philadelphia where he holds a prominent position in the journalistic world.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1929
'Concert Piece' Will Be Presented by Orchestra
An outstanding feature of the second senior recital to be given at 8 o'clock Tuesday night in the University Auditorium by Marian McNabb, organist, and Charles Sager, musician, will be accompanied by Miss McNabb, with accompaniment by the University Symphony Orchestra. This selection, "Concert Piece," by Steggall, will be the last number on the program. According to Dean Riese, this will be the first time that such a presentation has been give in America.
Misa McNabb is a pupil of Prof C. S. Skilton and Mr. Sager is studying under Prof, W. B. Downing.
The first senior recital was given Tuesday night by Lacye Thomas with the band, and piano. The coming recital will be the first of the joint graduation concerts from the conservatory.
Receipts for Football Season Exceed Budget by More Than $11,000
Kansas' Share of Total Profit
For Eight Games Amounts
to 895,327.41
Discussion of the budget occupied most of the time at last night's meeting of the K.U. Athletic Board, chair F., C. Allen, director of athletics.
A report showed that receipts for the past football season brought $11,600 more than estimated on the basis of previous estimates to decrease the athletic deficit which amounted to more than $17,000 at the last season. It has now reduced to $8,911.27.
Kansas' share in the receipts of this season is paid to this season totaled $85,327.41. payment of the $85,327.85 on the atm fund, amount of $25,900 is yet out
By a vote of the board, Prof. W. J. Baumgartner of the zoology department of the University, will be given letters to the University association. This action came as a result of letters to Doctor Allen from Fielding H. Yost, director of athletics at the University of Michigan, and Bruce D. director of athletics at Oklahoma.
Owen was a player on the "ever-victorious" team of 1899 which was coached by "Hurry Up" Yost. Both men recently recommended that Baumgartner, who was captain of the team in 2003, for his meritorious work in helping build up that undefeatable Kansas 'team.
Would-Be Bandits
Student Waiters Produce Only Small Change
No.75
Small Change
An attempt to rob Raleigh Mackinlay was made early this morning when they were on their way home from the Rock Chalk. Mackinlay is a student
Elden Snurm, e'33, another student waiter, Macklin and Haughey left Indiana. After Snurm, who lives at 1025 Mississippi left the other two a sedan drove up and two men stepped outside to pick up Macklin and Haughey with a gun.
"Which of you guys have got the money," said one. When Macklin answered that they had none they stened back on the running board.
Christmas Sales Re-Open at Bazaar Tomorrow
"Come on fellows, lets get that other fellow. He'll have the money,' said the same one.
Macklin said he had noticed a car with lights parked in front of the house where he was working, no need of attention to it. Whoever was in this car had been watching Macklin and not seeing him.
"I believe the holdup was made by students," said Mackin today, "who though they are taking my from the bar, have been registered with me." The men had only small change.
A complete reorder and restocking of goods has been made for the Oriental Christmas Bazaar, which will be held at the Oriental House, and will be continued on Monday and Tuesday. The goods has become picked over and reduced in quantity, and are made by Lela Hackney, chairman of the committee in charge. The new goods will consist of the same value as the novelties, with a few new features.
Committees in charge of the last three days of the Bazaar will be headed by Carmetta Markley, Anna Lester and Eather Cornellian, and Maxine Barrue.
Prices of the goods will remain at the same low level, and especial attempt is being made to secure a quantity of the German hand-cut jute.
Burris A. Jenkins Selected to Give Convocation Talk
Dr. Burri A. Jenkins, pastor of the Linwood Boulevard Christian Church of Kansas City, will be the speaker at the annual Christmas conventio to be held in the University Auditorium at 10 o'clock next Friday. The event will be by those in charge of the 1929 Christmas tradition program today.
'Students of Russia' Will Be Speaker's Subject; Glee Clubs Planning
"Students of Russia" will be the subject of Doctor Jenkins' address. The widely known Kansas City pa-sis of Russia with a party including Sherwood Eddy and several other students of international relations, and from this experience he will draw much of the material for his Christmas ad.
Program
Doctor Jenkins conducted a discussion on the same topic at a Y.M.C.A. moon luncheon forum in New York, and at time he told of the new Russian youth movement the recorded social order, the concep tion of religion, and the new attitude
Special Christmas music will be given at the convocation by student of the School of Fine Arts.
Program Around Tree
Except for the eliminating event, the annual Christmas tree program to be held around the tall pine in front of the Christmas tree will be the Christmas convoise is one of the leading events on the Christmas program, as worked out by a committee.
At the festival Thursday night, weather permitting, the tall pine tree canopy of the campus is vitally lighted and decorated in a holiday tone. Group singing will be held, led by members of the two glee groups and the climaxing event will be the presentation of the Christmas gift, the fund raised from the Christmas tree lighting programs and games. The gift this year will go to the general student loan fund of the University, as a permanent aid to self-supporting students of the fu-
the staff at the University Student hospital has been quite busy the past few days, according to Dr. Ralph L. Jefferson, head of the student health service.
Not Time Before Holidays to Give Diphtheria Toxix
The candle sale will open Tuesday morning in charge of the Jay James. Booths will be placed at various locations and a certain individual subscription above a certain nominal amount a small candle will be given. The larger candles, a larger candle will be given, while a large red candle will be given to each organized house making 100
Of particular attraction will be the annual benefit basketball games in which each team's feature match will be the traditional battle between two faculty teams. A tangle between the variety and the consistency of a short scrimmage among the freshman candidates. The tumbling team and the band also probably will be
The Ku Kua will have charge of the sale Wednesday and the Owl Society Thursday.
fraternity Gives Plaque
The one to receive the award will be chosen each year by the chemisier faculty some time during the early part of the spring semester, when a document of who has received the honor until the evening the award is made.
Two or three students have called the hospital for duplex care. One of them has driven in a car to naughton says that it is too late to take the full treatment before leaving for college.
"Eligibility depends upon scholarship, character and personality. It is also necessary to have had the last two years of study here at the University of Kansas," said Wayne White, president of Alba Hla Sigma. He said students are to promote scholarship among chemistry students."
An honor plaque, which is to bear the name of the outstanding member of the chemistry or chemical engineering department, this class, is being given by Alpha Chi Sigma, professional chemistry fraternity. The plaque, which is of walnut and bronze, will be placed in the building on some time soon after the holidays.
Outstanding Chemistry Major
the 1st occasion before leaving 2 the Christmas holidays.
to Receive Award
Insurance Writer Tells Women of Opportunities
"Life underwriting is one phase of insurance in which women have been especially successful. It requires less training, but requires a lot more. Ms Mia L. G. Hayter, secretary of the National Reserve Life Insurance Company of Topeka in her talk on Wednesday, said, "In our services Work," yesterday at the ten given by the Phi Chi Thiet, professional business security in the work of central Administration building.
insurance Writer Tells
She declared that greater opportunity lies in the insurance business as there are fewer women in that field. She continued, "It is regrettable that insurance has not always been looked upon favorably by the industry." She further stated that allegedly backed by the safety law that it is one of the safest types of business."
1929 Puff Pant Prom to begin at 10; Hayes' Kampus Kats Will Play
The Puff Pant Prom, scheduled for tonight, will begin, contrary to the usual entoument at 10 a.c'clock with Harry Thompson Kats of Kansas City, OK offentaking.
Grand March Will Be Feature of Evening; Will Choose Best Couple
People taking part in the program,
are, Marie Van Dusen, Dooreny Fredericks,
Dorothe Belle Roy, Leois Smith,
and Caroline Rob House.
Decoration are being carried out in the Christmas fashion with red and green flood lights and a false ceiling of intertwined paper. At internsion the dancers will be enthralling and a tap dance. A grand march will be held and the best couple selected There will also be a best star chosen
Davis, Louise Rineau is in charge of decorations, and favors will be given by Wilma Taylor, Elizabeth Sherbon is in charge of the entertainment, and Katherine Schlesinger, Lawson, Harriet Fritz, Florence Edmond, Jane Byrn, and Shirley Casebier will have charge of refreshments. Joanne Dunkel, Miss Ruth Honey, Miss Olive Phelps will chaperone, while the wives if coaches will be guests for the event.
Dr. Frank Strong Speaks
Professor Traces Y.M.C.A Purposes at Meeting
Purposes at Meeting
In his speech at the all Y. M. C. A, meeting last night in central Administration auditorium, Dr. Prank强, professor of Law, traced the evolution of the purposes of this organization by comparing it to the present day purpose of practical living of the principles of life as taught by Chist.
He stated that, while originally the M. C. A. had only one purpose of applying Christian principles to his social, industrial side of purpose of applying Christian principles of life to our social, industrial side of purpose.
Phi Chi, Hotel Eldridge, 1 a.m.
Pi Beta Phi, Eck's building, 1 a.m.
Delta Upham, house, 1 a.m.
Puff Pam From, Union build-
AUTHORIZED PARTIES
"These are the tasks confronting the present student generation and, in particular, the challenge of "Y" has developed the technique of forum discussion in which the Y. M. C. A. of this campus is outstanding." Doctor Strickly briefly sketched the problems faced at Princeton University about 40 years ago, up to the present time. While a sophomore at Yale he was instrumental in establishing the second year program.
Saturday, Dec. 14
Alpha Omieron Pi, Eldridge and house, 12 p.m.
Lutheran Students Association, Lutheran Church, 11 p.m.
- Phi Kappa, house 12 p.m.
* Theta Tau, house 12 p.m.
* Alpha Tau Omega, F.A.U., 12 p.m.
Phi Kappa, house, 12 p.m.
Tad Gahma, house, 12 p.m.
Alpha XI Delta, house, 12 p.m.
Alpha Kappa Psi, Eldridge, 12 p.m.
Phi Mu Alpha, house, 12 p.m.
Phi Gamma Delta, house, 12
p.m.
Delta Tao, Delta, house, 12 p.m.
Sigma Chi, Lawrence Country
club, 12 p.m.
12 p.m.
Pi Kappa Alpha, house, 12 p.m.
Argia, house, 12 p. m.
Baptist Young People, 1124 Miss., 10:30 p.m.
Varsity, Union building, 12 p.m.
Triangle, house, 12 p.m.
Dean of Women.
University Bursar Takes Inventory of K. U. Property
Appraisement Places Value of More Than Million Dollars on Land and Buildings
An inventory of the University of Florida's library, July 1924, shows that it totals property and equipment is worth conservatively, more than seven and a half million dollars.
Appraisal of all property—buildings, lands and lands made visible by Karl Kleos, University bursar, and his staff. It covers the 163 acres of the University campus at Lawrence, the largest university donated to the University by Doctor Bell, the city of Kansas City, Kansas, the Fortier Robinson farm properties which were donated from the estate of David Hamilton Robinson, member of the 1866
Appraised on Present Worth
The buildings are appraised on usability of their present day worth, rather than their original cost. Fraser hall, erected 57 years ago at a cost of $185,000, is much larger than Watson library, completed in 1925 at a cost of $250,000. The journalism museum was appraised as a structure worth $12,000.
This inventory does not include the stadium, which cost more than the university's budget, structures belong to the Memorial Union Corporation. The 10 acres south of the campus are not included in the university belongs to the Athletic Association.
Old Snow hall cost $50,000 in 1888.
At that time the basement was unlit.
The first gymnasium later the gymnasium moved to the top floor of Blake hall where it remained until Robinson gymnasium and the auditorium were built.
Include Corbin and Watkins
included in the list of University
property. The student hospital occupies a rented house as the hospital
Of the seven and a quarter million, the plant of the School of Medicine represents an outlay of slightly more than one million dollars in a $250, 000 hospital and land donated by the city and citizens of Kansas City, Kan.
The University library, the report shows, has increased more than 5.
The most costly building on the campus is the Administration building, erected from 1911 to 1923, at a cost of $650,000. The new audio-visual facility, costing $3,242 persons, is second in cost, constructed at a cost of $350,000.
Figures for All Properties
The figures for all the properties follow.
Land at Kansas City, Kan., and in
Douglas County ... $ 495,500.00
Douglas County $ 495,500,
buildings (exclusive of New Snow
hall), Chancellor's home, Bell Memei
mospital, sidewalks, machine
shop equipment, heating plant, elec-
tric power supply, New Snow hall, building and
Apparatus, museum, classroom
fixures, office furniture, dormitory
furniture and fixtures, kitchen and
laundry equipment, canes, gowns,
trousers.
New Snow man, building and equipment (appropriation)
Chemicals, drugs, foodstuffs, hardware, printing and office supplies
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Methodists Have Banquet
Total
Wesley Foundation Gives Annua Christmas Party
$7,325,156.77
The eighth annual Christmas banquet of Wesley Foundation will be held on Friday, December 10, at the clock at the First Methodist church, 140 Vermont Ticket sales indicate that a banquet is in order.
The theme of the banquet is "The Star of the East." Lavi Koster, Mike O'Meara, and Tobiasmaster. A program of music, toasts, and readings will be given by Roth, Allen Crafton, Alma Watsch, and Edward Earhacken, and Elizabeth Hill.
Those who have helped in planning for the banquet are Iris Fitzsimmon, Michael Kramer, and William Gray chairman; Merton Trast; music; Rachel Armstrong, decorations; Darth Parker, men; and Charles Emerson. Sally Schermerhorn on the ticket sales.
That long skirts and tight waists that dress women are intended for further progress of women," she was statement made by Mrs. Ruth Dudda, wife of a Trinity College student, made by Mrs. Ruth Dudda, wife of a Trinity College student.
Anderson's Compositions to Be Played at Vespers
Two selections composed by Prot. Amy Horn and Patricia Cullen will be played in the annual Christmas Vesper program which will be given in University Hall on Friday, Dec. 13.
One of the compositions will be he,
the form of an improvisation which
is composed while being played; the
other is an ensemble number, 'A'
who was born in a school that has
been dedicated to Whitfield De-
Muth Anderson, young son of Prof.
and Mrs. Anderson. This number
will be played by P. Kranz Waldemar
becomes a professor of Music at
Swarthout, collo, Mervyn Anderson, harp, and
Professor Anderson, organ.
The Christmas Vespers which has been an annual program for six years will be held on December 25th scheduled on the musical calendar for the year. It will be presented to the audience by the choir.
Lee Derry Surrenders to Columbia Officers on Robbery Warrant
Free on Bond
Figer Football Star, Convicted of Sig Ep Theft Here,
Free on Bond
Columbia, Mo., Dec. 13. (UUP)—Lee Derry, star Tiger halfback was freed on a bond of $500 here today after his surrender to sheriff's officers on larceny warrant. Derry surremembered the day of Sheriff Cylle Hadow here today.
Derry's attorney, Ruhy M. Hulen appeared at the sheriff's office with him and bond was arranged shortly thereafter.
Since Derry's entrance into the university Heckel said he had heard of trouble Derry had had but he said she was not happy with Derry the chance to get an education.
Albert K. Heckel, dean of W,
said Derry came here with a clean
record as far as credentials were
concerned.
Prominent Columbia business men and sportsmen were securities on the athlete's bond.
Last spring Derry's room was raided by police who had heard he was drinking alcohol. A weak alcohol which Derry said was used only for ruh-down purposes. The police dropped the matter but the authorities at the University put him on
The actual story of Derry's pass is that he was questioned in university when the members of that department questioned giving him a commission. "He is automatically subject to court proceedings," the town without notifying us and of course he will not be re-admitte
It was assumed that Derry left town last night but returned today because a thorough search was made. He was found, and Derry would not make a statement.
Kansas City Section To Discuss Generators Monday
The Kansas City section of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers will meet at the Kansas City Athletic Club next Monday evening at 7:45 and will discuss "Large Turbine Drive Generators" with B. H. Chamber Manufacturing Company, leader of the discussion.
Efficiency, current losses, mechanical features, fire protection and other benefits of steam driven generators will be discussed following Doctor Mortensen's lecture.
Practically all of the electrical engineering instruction staff from the University of Kansas and some students from Kansas City section includes all engineers who are members of the A. I.E.E. within a radius of 100 miles from Kansas City. It is possible that the University of Missouri also will send its representatives to the Kansas City meeting instead of to the St. Louis sec
The bulletin advertising the meeting announces that Santa Claus has decided to attend the meeting and will send refreshments. Refreshments also will be served.
Doctor Olson will open his practice of lung diseases in Wichita in the very near future.
K. U. Medical Graduate To Practice in Wichita
Dr. Andrew A. Olson, M.D.,25 who has spent the past two years in the study of tuberculosis in Europe, was asked to provide a professional meeting Tuesday evening, Doctor Olson talked on the role of tuberculosis prevention in the land, Germany, Holland and France in that tuberculosis can be prevented if the child is given attention before diagnosis.
Committees Plan Membership Drive for Alumni Group
Division Heads Are Named to Launch Campaign Under Direction of Ellsworth
An organized drive for new membership in the Alumni association is being organized by the University of Kansas under the direction of Fred Elsworth, secretary of the Alumni Association. He has pointed in each territory into which the state has been divided which will be represented by the alumni.
Meeting at Kansas City
Two members of the association have been appointed to take charge as chairmen of all committees of the association, and two members of the English department will be in general charge of the men, and Miss Clam Lambern, A.B.702, will take charge of the territory there will be appointed two members to work the campaign. The two members of the group where the drive is already under way are E. B, Black, R.S.66, and T. V. Touch Jr., B.S.60. Herman W. T. Vouch Jr. is in charge of the campaign there.
Last night a letter was sent out to every member of the alumni of the University with a request for an application for membership.
Meeting at Kansas City
Museum of Art, Mo,
membership cards were handed out
Wednesday to the fifteen persons
who attended the meeting.
Cards used for signing up new member.
The other large cities which are being included in the present drive are Kansas City, Kan., Hutchinson, Topeka and Lawrence. Last night the kickoff game was W. Y. Morgan, A.B.N8, in charge of the Hutchinson territory. The territory which will be taken up next will be Lawrence and Topeka. Fred Elsas will come to Kansas City this afternoon to look after the Kansas group of the city.
Mf Landon, A.R.8/0, has offered to take charge of the drive in Kansas City during the holidays and has as answer to that he will get some results.
According to Fred Ellsworth, the Alumni association has never had an emergency phone number should be done. The yearly fee includes the member to receive the graduate Magazine and all of the other publications held office in the association.
Women Present Minstrel
Club Members Give Christmas Party for Men
A ministrel put on by the members of the University Women's Club was the program of the Christmas party given last night in the Union meeting for the men of the faculty and husbands of the members of the club.
Preceeding the minstrel, Miss Helen Rhoda Hoopes read poetry of her own composition. The minstrel was a cherished Kent; end men, Mrs Alice Moncrieff and Miss Elizabeth Bardot, pianist, Miss Ruth Orcutt; troupe, conductor, Miss Rosalinda Foster, Miss Merliah Morail, Miss Irene Peabody, Mrs. J. H. Nelson, Mrs. M. W. Sterling, and Miss Allie Connolly, conductors, Mrs. H. B. Chubb was in charge of the costumes and Miss Margaret Anderson supervised makeup. Topical jokes, pattern, popular songs, and accelebratory black-ace ninth program.
Following the program, refreshments were served to the club members of the refreshment committee and Mrs. A. T. Walker and Mrs. H. C. Thurau pouning. Dancing was the entertainment for all guests. The Werner was in charge of the entire party aided by Mrs. E. H. Lindley, Werner was in charge of Mrs. W. K. Johnsen, social chairman
Promotes Free Wrapping Station for Christmas
“Business is good,” the Chamber of Commerce states after the first day of the free package wrapping station, located on the first floor of a building. Approximately 50 packages were wrapped yesterday, entirely free of charge. Not only are paper and string furnished but there are scales and information to aid in assessment of school packages by express or parcel post. The station, maintained for the benefit of both Lawrence residents and University students, expects to wrap many more packages during rush time. The station has been established in several other cities.