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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Official Student Paper of The University of Kansas
Swimming testsrequired of males atPuff-Pant From tonight.
Vol. XXVI
No.116
Jack Brown Wins Oratory Contest of Forensic Club
To Compete With Speakers:
From Valley Schools
at St. Louis,
March 21
Jack Brown, uncle, was declared winner of first prize, and Lester Munster wore a c25, carried off second honor, the temporaneous-oratorical contest spored by the Forenic club, and held for two hours in central Administration building Other speakers were: Crist Manley Rosezwan, wjw; C11 and Joseph Rosenzwan, wjw.
The speakers last night filled the auditorium with varied types o' speeches and subjects. The content was diverse, ranging from speech, extemporaneous and oratorical were given by each contestant. On the whole, the small audience present indicated by their comments that combined the two types of speech.
Brown Talks on Smoking
Promptly at 7:30, the speakers drew for positions, which were theirs when giving both the extemporaneous and the inexperienced subjects; they drew the subjects of their extemporaneous speeches. Each speaker was given three topics, all of which three topics he had drawn, all of which were on the general subject of colloquial speech. The speakers' speeches were limited to five minutes. Orations, on subjects of the contentant's own choice, were limited to ten
Speakers Draw Subjects
LAWRENCE. KANSAS, FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 1929
As a result of the odd manner in which the contest was arranged, the audience was treated to a wide range of expressions. It included numerous speeches and the orations.
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Jack Brown, the winner, chose for his extemporaneous speech the topic, "The Growth of Smoking Among Americans," a topic on objection formation being, "Hebrew Prophets," Lester Munkeus, second prize winner, maintained "There are Two Many Colleges" in the debate, "Fighters of the Sea." Felix Munkeus spoke on the topic, "Religion and Science," his son, Jerome, his oration, "Problems of the Machine Age." Jack Morris discussed, "Should College Prattenteens Build an Education?" Pluteracy of Education." Joseph Rosenweig chose the topic, "Student Government," and gave his sivation on, "The Growth of
Faculty Members Judge
Judge of the contest were Pro-
A. T. Walker, Prof. J. H. Nelson,
and P. E. C. Busler. The chairman of
the jury was Dr. A. F. Schultz
c31. Speakers were judged on the
basis of 50 per cent for extempora-
neus matter and 70 per cent for their
The winner of the contest received fifteen dollars and will represent the University in a short race on March 21. Second place winner received ten dollars.
Freshmen to Hear Hindu
Appadurai Aaron Is Fellowship Group Speaker
For 14 years Aaron served with the For 14 years Aaron served with the student secretary at the Madras later, as a military for the Madras province, and for the last five years has been general manager of the company.
Apupulard Aaron, general secretary,
and president of Occamunda India,
will address the Loyola lovership group of the Y. M. C. A., at 7 p.m. on next Tuesday, March 5, to
He is a graduate of the University of Madras and has just recently received his master of arts degree from the University of Chicago.
While mainly interested in studying the activities of the city at home, Mr. White will visit a view to using similar programs in his home country if applicable. He is interested in organizations during his few months here, where he attempts to interpret the aspirations of his community.
The funeral of Mrs. Elmer Broat secretary of the department of entomology, who died suddenly last Wednesday from blood poisoning, was attended by the First Bishapt church. The Rev. J. F. Waita was assisted by the Rev. W. A. Eliott, pastor of the church in Indianapolis and President Eardmann School of Ottawa University. The pall bearers were: Prof Pau R. Lawson, Professor Raymond H. Belloum, Officer Kirkup, George Klipka, and Walter A. Schaal.
Burial of Mrs. E. Broat Held Yesterday at Two
"Ten Nights in a Bar Room" Draws Favorable Comment From Kansans Who Attended Matinee Performance
The hang-over of the ten morning following "Ten Nights in a Bar-room" has not been wholly in keeping with the 2014 release, but letters have been coming to Professor Craftt, director, from all over Kansas from people who saw either the movie or the author's sitators or press comments in the lawrence and Kansas City papers. Faculty members and legislators have written, all saying in effect that "Ten
Some Want Songs
The tones of the letters vary widely. The faculty members and the legislator, who have written, accepted the role of presenting their costumes and melodramatic situations as an amusing and interesting bit of drama. To some, however, the
The difficult and pathetic part of the Dary Morgan, who has a borer in his back, is the special effective to one woman living in a small town in Kansas who saw the matriine with a child.
Directory Supplement Will Be Distributed to Students Mar. 15
Addition to Pamphlet Contain
List of New Students
and Changes
"Is it the aim of the two councils to place in the hands of the students a complete directory of all students faculty and officers of the university, and that who is in charge of the publishing of the supplement. "If there are any students who have not yet filed their change of address it is advisable that they go to the office, so that it may be placed in the supplement." Foster said.
In addition to the above list the supplement will contain correction in the faculty list and also all additions to curriculum since the directory was published.
The printing of the supplement to the 1929 student directory by the men's Student Council and Woman's Association has been delayed due to the fact that it has been impossible to obtain a final check on the students who attended this semester, the second term that were here for the first semester. This list is being made up through the co-operation of the Office of the Registrar, the Office and the Registrar's office.
Part of the copy is in the hands of the printer and the reminder will be sent within the next few days.
A complete list of new students will also be found in the supplement as well. Students must be registered at the address of students during the first semester and at the start of the second semester.
The new directory, which can be obtained at the Registrar's office, will be ready for distribution by March 15. There will be no charge for it.
New Members Elected to Bacteriology Club
"The First Presbyterian chorus choir has been invited to give a concert at the Westminster Presbyterian Church, March 10," said Dean D. M. Swarthout, dean of the School of Fine Arts and director of the choir, this morning in topaion last year, and they have been asked to make the affair an annual ope. The organization is most part of, of University students."
The Bacteriology club accepted 22 new members yesterday at their noon meeting in the Union cafeteria. Larry Anderson, from N.P. Sherwood and N. P. Sherwood, of the department of bacteriology, Professor Sherwood talked on Dr Marshul, from N.P. Sherwood and technology research. Doctor Barber, A.R.21, is a research bacteriologist with the department.
Presbyterian Singers Will Appear at Topeka
Send The Daily Kansan home.
The new members are: Robert Youngman, Valera Gofremoff, Elise Linnart, Thela Andrews, Elisabeth Henry Ashler, Maxine Clark, Cindy Henry Ashler, Maxine Clark, Glenn Myers, Feldon Efdo, Elden Deveraux, Mark Willem, John Wiedman, Weldman, Dan Haug, Carl Beauchamp, Leo Gottlieb, Horace Millington, Charles Fleckenstein, Earl Krug, David Moss.
Prof. Waldemar Geitel, head of the violin department of the School of Floor Arts, will be the assisting artist. He will play "Prize Song" from "Dive" by the band arranged by Wili haim). Ei Waneng, opera, la. will sing a tenor solo.
"I attended your production of "Ten Nights in a Bar-room," Wednesday afternoon matinee, and enjoyed and learned from the students. Also glad to see so many legislators present. It was a good idea to have them play, "Lost we forget, we forget."
Mary's entrance song, and of the play as a whole says:
A man living in a large town in southern Kansas, evidenced concern with the morals of his family, when he hear many stories of drinking and loose living in the University, it is welcome made to counteract it. I am sure the lesson of this wonderful old play is the young folks of this generation."
One letter came from an Arkansas chapter of the W. C. T. U. The woman writing, desirous of getting a copy of her book, told us in "I see that you have put it on with great success in your city. We think it should be revived again everywhere," she said. I was a sight of just what the saloon and liquor did for thousands and even millions of people in the old days that Senator Reed is so anxious to have
One letter came by special delivery from a woman whose parents had often taken part in the old play. She included a manuscript in her father's hand, which she used as songs by their particular company. The manuscript is yellowed and brittle with age and the hand-writing has been skipped; script common fifty years ago.
After each of the songs it was the practice, she says, to give a tableau. In this case, the poems were they made a strong impression on her young mind. Although the poems are too long to quote in their entirety, for some reason they are not included. The "horns of one of them is given."
When the day's work is done then
attach for the form
Chorus:
we watch for the form
That fills us no longer with dread
That brings us now never the curse or the knel
But fuel and plenty of bread.
One of our number has gone from
our sight.
We miss him but do not complain His death brought dear Father from ruin and sin—
His life was not given in vain. With such a spontaneous reaction to the play coming from the Republican he being told to know what the comment would be of William Shepherd, who had to be helped onto the train after his investigation of the boast situation in München might say in Americana.
Volleyball Meet Planned
Women Athletes Will Compete in Tournament
Miss Ruth Howe explained some valley ball rules that were not clear to her, but she said they call the ball game meet as the game is comparatively simple. Those entering the court must be dressed in a tie, but gym shoes must be worn on the floor, was the decision of the
Dr. Rachel Sparks at the student hospital is urging all senior women who are applying for teaching positions or any jobs requiring a physical examination as part of the form on that day.
Discussion of the swimming meet just finished, and the volleyball hall meet soon to start, was the principal part of the day. The men's Intramural board yesterday at 4:30 p. m. Possible changes in the conduction of the swimming meet were decided. The system was decided that the present system was working successfully, and no changes were made. All houses parrying for $12,000 paid $18,000 in houses which have not paid this should do so immediately. Admission of ten cents was charged of those attending the meet which .90 was reported from this charge.
Intramural blanks must be in to-morrow morning from those houses entering the volleyball tournament, which starts next Thursday.
The last opportunity this spring for a physical examination will be given the women of the University on Saturday. March 2.
Tomorrow Last Chance for Physical Examination
The board decided to leave participation points as they are now, one point for every woman entered in a sport.
The hospital emphasizes the value of a regular physical examination all students and wishes to care for those who desire to check on their health.
Kansas Defeats Texas in Prohibition Debate
The University of Texas debate team was defeated the second time by the University of Kaapsa, Wednesday, Feb. 27.
Thirty-seven votes were cast for the affirmative or "wet site," as supported by Kansas, while twenty-two were cast in favor of the "drys." Other members of the audience apparently felt that the date was on the words of the question.
Rice Lardner, 179, and Joe McDowell, 173, represented Kansas on be question. "Resolved that we should dept Governor Smith's proposed laws, and we would outlined in his speech of acceptance." The debate was held at the Young Men's Hebrew Association in Kansas City, Mo. The audience was given the opportunity to decide the winner, both of the question and on the debating.
Kansas also won by a large major on debate, and thus was given the opportunity to win. University of Texas were considered very important by Prof. E. C. Buehler, debate coach, as that school has some of the best schools in the feat. Kansas in the last two years.
Graduate Magazine
Lists the Candidates
for Alumni Offices
Election Ballots Will Be Sent to Graduates on April 1.
Announcement of candidates for the annual alumni election is made in the fall of each year. In addition, the official alumni publication of the University of Kansas. Charles H. Ward, a former president of Maurice Residential, A. B. '10, was nominated for the office of president of the university.
Secretary Says
Two committees, appointed by Sheffield Ingalls, A. B. 96%, present press briefings and opposing tickets. Nominating committee number 1 was composed of J. Wiley McCook, B. R. Casesy, C. H. Brewer, C. H. Brewer, Committee number 2 was composed of Eloe Leader, A. B. 96', Prof. E. F Engle, Jr., and Lewis Br蒂尔, S. B. 74.
The committees nominated in addition to the candidates for president, governor, and senator each as candidates for directors. The alumni named as candidates for directors are O'Fearcott, of Great Reed, and H. M. Langerow, A. M. '92, of Kansas City, M. '92.
Two directors will be elected by the board to serve a term of five years. A. R. 26, present president of the orchestra; M. D. 19, present president of the orchestra; and O. D. 25, present president of the orchestra; Dr. L. S. Nelson, M. D. 19, of Salma; and B. Hinibio, M. D. 19, of Salma; and B. Hinibio,
"There may be other candidates on the ballot before April 1," explained Fred Ellsworth, secretary of the Association, today, "by the Constitution by a petition signed on the ballot by a petition signed by twenty active members."
Official ballots for voting will be sent to pad-in members between April 1 and April 29. These ballots will be returned before the Saturday election. Ballots from the committee of three appointed by the president will count the ballots.
Theta Sigma Phi, honorary journalism soorry, pledged four new members today at their noon luncheon. Members must be majors in the department of journalism, must have a bachelor's degree, must be well-known in the department.
Results of the election will probably be announced during Commencement week.
The present members are Nadine Miller, A. B. 29, president, Paula Cost, c29, Marion Leigh, c29, Mildew Elridge, c29, Marcin Chadwick, c29, Marcus Larson, c29, Bornoe, c30, Margaret Davis, c30, and Alice Sabton, c30, a pledge.
The new pledges are: Rosemary Mather, c30; Bernice Palenake, c29; Katherine Borth, c30; and Mary Wurst, c30. Several more women in the department will be pledged in two weeks, according to Miss Miller.
Authorized Parties
Theta Sigma Phi Pledges Four Women Journalists
Pi Kappa Alpha, Chapter House, 12 p.m.
Kappa Alpha Theta, Chapter House. 1 a.m.
Saturday, March 2.
Saturday, March 2.
Alpha Omicron Pi, Chapter
House, 12 p.m.
Phi Kappa Pai and Phi Gamma Delta, Eldridge Hotel, 12 n.m.
Varsity, Union Bldg., 12 p.m.
Student Council Group Continues Sour Owl Probe
Faculty May Be Included on Censorship Board to Investigate Number
A censorship board, composed of faculty members and men and women students will probably be appointed to the chair of the issue of the Sour Owl, if recommendations to be made to the next meeting of the Men's Student Council are approved, the committee should consider the necessity of disciplinary action against the recent issue of the Owl. Members of the committee are Jack Dressler, e29, and Paul Snyder.
Action on the past issue of the Owl Board was to prepare a new board if the plan of the committee Dresner and Snyder will recommend to the council, at their next meeting, the board should appoint the board be appointed. Until that time no further action will be taken by the Board.
Charges that the late issue of the Sour Owl contained indecent reading materials and other materials in Men's Student Council, Wednesday night, and the committee of investigation subsequently appointed. After being charged with the prospective censorship board, the Owl may or may not be subjected to a fine, according to the decision of the Sour Owl.
According to the opinion, the Prom Issue is a much tough tepid issue than the Lucky number, two years ago, which was fired $100 on a charge of insulting the Lord's Creation riquease. Arnold Isenburg, c30, associate editor of the Owl, said this morning, "Too much has been made over the Prom number. Humorous publications from other amuseuses are being compared with the Sour Owl."
Kansas University Teams Debate the Dakota U.S.
Frederick Anderson, c29, and Burton Kingsbury, c29, make up the team which debated this morning against the team of the University of South Dakota on the question: "Resolved that the jury system should be reviewed." The team has not been received by E. C. Buehler when going to press.
Sinney Edwards, c'29, and Paul Aiken, c'29, are on the team which meets the University of North Dakota to help students prepare for a job they will return to Lawrence tomorrow.
Work Nears Completion on Presbyterian Church
Work on the new Presbyterian church in progressing rapid accord with local leaders of the boarding house. Men are now at work plastering the inside of the building.
The Reuter Organ company has started work on the organ which will be installed as soon as the outside of the church is completed.
Washington Smugglers Busy
Seattle, Wash.—(UP) One-third of all snuggled womens bycustom officers in the United States lastyear was taken in the State of Washington, George F. Hubbard, collector,wrote in his Republic clubat a meeting here.
Curtis' Hostess
A new and capable书记
portrait study of Mrs. Edward
E. Gann, owner of Vice-President,
R. E. Gann, who is hostess at
the bit Washington.
K. S. A. C. President Is to Give Address at Next Convocation
F. D. Farrell, Tuesday's Speaker Is Well Known in Field
of Agriculture
President Farrell, who is a close friend of the University, always will welcome me to his department because president of the agricultural college in 1925, when Secretary Jardine entered President Coolidge's office. He was active in agricultural research and development for a number of years. He served as secretary with the United States Department of Agriculture, having been in charge of reclamation, irrigation and cereal crop management. In the department, Bulletin and papers on agricultural subjects by Mr. Farrel
Walker Memorial Contest Results in Tie for Firs
His activities, however, are not limited to the field of agriculture. He has served as a member of the advisory council of the American Bankers Association, and also on the advisory board of the National Broadcasting Company.
Results of the contest for the best design for the memorial to be dedicated to the late Dean P. F. Walker are presented in the Architectural Society held last evening in Marvin hall. Edwin Meisner, a graduate from first place and share the prize of $1,000.
Mrs. Farrell will be with Mr. Farrell and they will be guests of Cancelor and Mrs. E. H. Lindley during their stay in Lawrence.
President F. D. Farrell, of the Kauai
University, will speak at an all-University con-
vocation Tuesday, March 5, on the subject.
Francis Franck will be heard again at
nite by the Lawrence Chamber of
Commerce on "The Evolution of Ago together as dates, only the "man" uys a ticket, as the admission is not only a dollar for stages but also a dollar for dates.
Plans for the department exhibit in the Engineering Exposition and other business was discussed, after which refreshments were served.
Tonight's the big night. Everything is ready for the Pant-Pant Prom, t begin tonight at 9 and close at 1.
"Water's Still Wet" Those in Charge of the Annual Puff Pant Prom Warn All Would-Be Intruders of Their Fate
Some misunderstanding has arisen about the tickets, but the arrangement is quite conventional. When two girls
- But some of the plans are being secret until tonight. Paula Cost is scheduled to leave at 11:30 intermission which she has refused to tell about, and about which she has been discussing.
Hughes Porter's six piece orchestra tra from Kansas City is here to play for the dance. The decorating commissioner of Elizabeth Charlmanship of Elizabethtown Sherborn making the upstairs room in the gymnasium as though St. Patrick had come.
The room will have four booths, one selling pop, one selling eaxiom pie, some men's underwear, and some makers will be distributed, and a fourth where favors will be given out. These favors have been kept secret because the couple that they would be St. Patrick pipes for the "men" and pigs for the women. The managers of the convent interference was of this last. Booths will be in charge of Florence Kiescher, Gertrude Dalton, Alice Sherbon, and John McKenzie.
During the grand march the best dressed stag and the best dressed couple will be chosen by the judges, who are Mrs. E. H. Lindsley, Dean J. M. Bates and the best dressed star and couple and Miss Tudhoo Will judge the beat dancing couple in an elimination dance. Last year there were 175 couples at stage at the Prom. This yearicket is held in a liquidy and a large crowd is expected.
Last night a last minute invitation was extended to all women in organ- des houses when during dinner a "man" dashed in and invited them all to come. During the afternoon pie- table, everyone was taken for the Kansas City Star.
"We're hoping we won't have to throw anyone in the swimming pool this year," one of the committee has said, "to make it messy, and everyone gets so wet.
The general committee responsible for the success of the From is: Larry Shenan, chair; John Ferguson, bon; favors; Paula Shebern, decorations; Paula Cost, program; and Robert M. Moore.
Pi Beta Phi Wins Annual Sing Event Among Sororities
Music Sorority Gives Cups as Prizes; Program Is Broadcast Over KFKU
Pi Beta Phi won first place last night in the third annual Inter-Sorority sing sponsored by Mu Phi Epilion, honorary musical sorority. The program was broadcast from the Auditorium KKRU between 8 p. m., and 9 p. m.
Winners Sang Unaccompanied
Two cups were awarded as prizes. The first was a small cup that goes to the winner each year, the second, a large challenge trophy to be held in the winner's name. The latter trophy becomes permanent only after three successive victories
Gamma Phi Beta was judged second Chi Omega third, and Alpha Omicron Pi fourth.
Winners Sang Unaccompanied
Pi Beta Phi was the only organization that sang without piano accompaniment, and the only one that was allowed to sing. Twenty women in the singing of Crimson and the Blue, and "My Pi Phi Girl".
Virginia Derge, fa50, was the accompanist and director for Gamma Christine Fink, fa32, director Nagi Long, fa29; Alpha Omicron Ii accompanist was Kathleen McMorran, fa32, director Doris Dugger, fa50.
Kappa Kappa Gamma received an old chant between the choruses of I'm a Jayhawk. The chant, which was used here many years goes:
When I've said my farewell to this dear old school.
making my own living by golden rule.
If misfortune slaps me on the back.
Making my own living by the golden rule.
If misfortune slaps me on the back,
makes be blue,
I'm going to hit myself right back
to old K U"
Mugh Interest Shown
After the contest Meta Murphy, fa 20 played two organ solos, "Wings of Light," by Shure, and "Spanish Double" by Dorothy Dowell, double piano number "Blue Danube Walz" was played by Ruth Rice, fa 30 and Dorothy Enterow, fa 30. Virginia Derge, fa 30, completed the program "Dreams," by Stoughton.
"Although not as many organizations were entered in the contest this year, a number of them held a much higher degree of interest shown, and there was a larger crowd out to hear the Sing," said Newa Hendrickx, coordinator for the U.S. Epsilon, who presided last week.
Christian Organization to Send Girls to Convention
Kappa Beta Has Election
Kappa Beta, Christian Church sorority, hold its annual election of officers at Myers Hall Thursday evening. The following officers will be in office on January 19: Tucker, fa 30; vice-president, Marie Miller, c24; secretary, Mackie Robinson, c30; treasurer, Ruth Spindler, c32; corresponding secretary, Opal Shaw, c30; radius reporter, Helene Gunther, national secretary, Ruby Peterson, c29.
Jane Tucker, Ruby Peterson and Marie Moore were elected as delegates to the National Kappa Beta conven-
tion which will be held at Lincoln,
Neb. April 7.
Because of the additional Christmas vacation the box which was to have been sent to the Orphans' Home at Denver, Colo., was not. In its 1926 book, *The Home to aid in enlarging the hospital room or the library*,
Stewart vs. Rockefeller Fight Begins Thursday
Whitting, Ind.—(UP)—In an auditorium dedicated to heroes of the World War and bombing industrial workers who earned their wages in the gaseous reef of retiniees, John D. Rockefeller (1892-1974) and a wart will battle by proxy next Thursday afternoon for control of the billion dollar Standard Oil Company of
Never before in the history of big business has there been staged such an event. The owner of Whitting will witness when he stockholders of Standard Oil decide to decide who shall rule their investment destinies during the next decade.
Students Help Abolish Petition
Students Help Abolish Petting Seattle, Wash. - Liquet, purchasing, and laminated at the University of Washington, according to Dr. M. Lyle Spencer, president of the school. He complimented the students upon their cooperation since last October when he said that these "nuisances" be ablated.