THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Vol. XXVI
No. 31
Dramatic Season Opens With Play in New Theater
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"In Abraham's Bosom
Proves to be a Great
Drama Capably
Presented
By Stanley Packard The dramatic season at Kansas he begin.
Wednesday afternoon, and evening the new Fraser hall theater was dedicated to drama with its first legitimate attraction, "In Abraham's Bosom," the "biography of a NegroProvincetown Player of New York City. It was sponsored locally by the K. U. Dramatic Club.
That the play was to be a good one threatgoers here had reason to believe, knowing that the piece and won the Pulitzer prize for 1927. But when it came to Green, he gave them so much gemmily good, fast-moving, intense drama. For living so far from Broadway where Negro plays are common, they were perhaps dubious of the possible success of a play of Negro characters.
That they were convinced a folk play of Negro life in the Cape Fear section of Carolina could be heartstringing and capable of entraining an audience. But the show near the edge of its seat was quite evident; and well-filled houses for both performances remained after the show to applaud Thomas Mossey, playing Abraham, as well as the elegant sunrise scene that he cried out can still sane after another.
Play Not Propaganda
Curiously, the play was not proper grande, something unusual in play written by whites about other races As the author said of his character "I have never seen such a man, though no doubt there have been some. I saw the situation of the thoughtful man lacking his chance, so I generated a character to do the battle with that situation." And when he knew it had been told the Negra's chief oppressor is not the white man, but himself.
Five Settings Used
The metodles did not detract from the play; were rather a part of it. They furnished a background of the diffting, carefree spirit of the more modern stage performers, to the fever of the torch-bearing self-painted messiah, Abraham.
Financially, the play was not so successful, according to George Calahan of the Dramatic Club. “However, the dramatic League of Kansas played at four shows, a play to show bare, suffered a deficit if only three or four hundred dollars,” he added. The company opens in Kansas City today. “It had been hoped that the show could pay its way so we had plenty of money and perhaps hold plays over several days. We can't account for the fringe of empty seats unless it was due to the fact that many people fear they would get no good seats after the show, so there are no bad seats in such a small theater.” Calahan said.
The five settings used, a silhouette
extention effect which allowed the
injures to see out of a dark forest
through a shadow pixel fence set against
the blue light of the moon was
meeting pleasing.
No other legitimate attractions have been booked yet except the New York Theater Guild in January.
Astronomy Laboratory to Be Ready Next Week
The new astronomy laboratory, which is to be used by beginning classes in astronomy, at the observatory, is practically finished, according to Prof. Dr. Dijkstra (TU Eindhoven) who is ready for five hour laboratory classes by next week.
"It is hoped that the 27-inch telescope will be ready for the use of visitors by next spring," said Professor Alter. "Appointments will have to be made with the department of astronomy so that the size of the groups to have access to the large instrument will not be too large," he added.
The Home Economics Club labs scheduled for 5 'o'clock at Brown's grave on Oct. 18, be positioned postponed until Oct. 25, because of weather conditions.
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Alpha Omieron Phi announces the pledging of Neva Hendrieks, 6a'29.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, LAWRENCE, KANSAS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18. 1990
Bunn and Hinshaw Listed as H. S. Football Official
John Bann and S. C. Hireshaw of the K. U. Coachship Staff, are included among the certified football officials for the 1928 season, according to the U.S. College Athletic Association for October.
Other Lawrence residents included in the list are George Laishbrook, Loele M. Davis A, W. E. Weslomeyer, Timothy J. McCloughy, with high school Lawrence High School coach, and John Lovkin of Haskell Institute.
Freshman Engineers Hear Illustrated Talk by Dr. R. C. Moore
State Geologist Tells of Trip Down the Grand Canyon Made in Boat
An Illustrated lecture on a trip down the Grand Canyon was given by Dr. R. C. Moore, geologist at bakersfield, Calif., who spent two days morning in Myers hill. Motion pictures were taken of the journey, which was made in a boat, by a party of geologists. These pictures are the result of an extension division of the University.
The lecture by Doctor Moore was one of a series of talks which make up the course in the school of engineering known as Engineering Lectures, and in the course in men engineers, and includes lectures by members of the department of the College, as well as those by members of the School of Engineering. It is offered only in the fall, and is open to anyone who wishes to hear the lectures.
Among those who have spoken to the class this year are: Don Lawson, who gave a talk on what college life has to offer to the student; Prof. John Ise, speaking on Economics; Dr Noble P. Sherrwood, whose subject was "The Science of Butterflyology"; Dr Malenard Golib, in a talk on music.
Truck, Street Car Crash
The class meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 8:30 a.m. Its purpose is to better acquaint the student with what the University offers.
No One Injured in Wreck Nearest Gymnasium Today
A small truck, owned by Lang-
gour and driven by Johnny Gro-
son, crashed on hold on a street car at 10:30. No one was injured.
10:30. No one was injured.
The collision resulted in a smashed radiator, broken front wheels, and badly dented denders. The street can be received only a few scratches.
Mr. Johnson admitted that he was looking around at the time of the accident and that he was entirely at fault.
Scarab to Hear Kellogg Report on Wichita Trip
Abidys Temple, Scarab, architectural fraternity, will hold a another at 8 p.m. in Engles hall, east of the University building. C. Nobile architect offices, Kansas City, Mo., will not be able to speak as he was previously announced. His place will be taken by Prof. M. Smith, of the architecture, who returned today from Wichita where he has been attending a meeting of the American Institute of Architects. Everyone in the design department of architecture is agreed to be present.
Campaign Teams Report Good Response in Drive
Mae Ilesen Wargasfeh of the Extension Department and Charles H. Baker are attending a three day conference of the State Library Association which is being held at Kansas State Teachers College at Hays.
Work on the Y, W, C, A, financial ammang has been progressing apidly, according to many reports sought in last night by the teams n charge of the campaign. In most cases the workers have received from 0 to 100 per cent response from the ammang team. One source said in "The In Abraham Bloomer" number of the team workers were unable to grip in their reports last night.
Miss Ethel Williams, W. Y. C. A.
secretary, wishes all teams to report
at Honey house at 7 p. m., Thursday
and Friday nights.
Organized Houses Respond to Plea for More Rooms
Organized houses are responding
loyally to the call for accommodations
for delegates to the annual state Hike
in May. A group of students will
attend the University Friday and
Saturday of this week, according to Pula
University's administration of the
university committees.
Accommodations Are Ready for Housing Delegates to High School Conference
"Because so many students will go to Manhattan Friday night, it is thought that there will be plenty of them," Ms. Cott said in houses for the visitors," said Miss Cost. "However, the names of those not living at organized houses, and who wish to keep guests, are brought by the hospitality committees."
The first delegates arrived this afternoon, and about 30 are expected to be here by this evening. They will continue to arrive throughout the night, and all are expected to be on hand when the first session of the conference is called at 9 o'clock. Friday morning, At noon, today, the Prof. H. W. Johnson of journalism, exported that 63 schools had notified him of their intentions to send delegates to the conference.
Many of the larger high schools will send extra delegates, according to Prof. Flint. Some of the school who will send more than three delegates are Mahathiah, Port Seal Widow and Cynthia. Goodland is perhaps the high school which will send its delegate the furthest.
The principle address of the con-
ference will be delivered Friday at
1 p.m. by Kalp Crossman, head of
the department of journalism at
University of Colorado, Boulder. He will talk on the relations of a high
principal to the public in the deci-
ties and opportunities of a high school newspaper.
Another, bachelor's professional journalist,
Peter B. M. Roberts, will speak Saturday morning, at 11 a.m. Roberts is one of a party of British journalists, who are touring America as guests for International Peace.
Friday night the delegates will be guests of honor at the Press Club banquet, to be held at the caterer. A chairman will give words of greetings to the guests from Chancellor E. H. Lindley, responses from two guests, songstores, and attendees, according to Marcin Chadwick, c29, chairman of the program committee.
Saturday afternoon the delegat
will be taken to witness the Aggie
CU, game, on the gridgraph, by
members of the KU, Press Clubs.
Reunions Scheduled for State Teacher Meeting
Plans are under way for K. U. reunions at the meetings of the Kansas State Teacher and Fred Ellsworth secretary of the K. U. Alumni Association. The meetings will be held in four Kansas townships, Hays, Haynes, Nebraska, and Lincoln.
An annual "Sneak" day is observed by the seniors of the Colorado Agriculture College at Fort Collins, Solo. This year the notice of a Boick car for sale on the bulletin board of the college warns the students that the following day would be their annual walk-out and picnic.
Frank Fluck, LLB, '25, will be in charge of the meeting Nov. 9, at Hote Jayhawk, Topeka.
The Hays meeting will be held Friday noon, Nov. 9, at the Pressberyster church. Art Hemhill, A. B., 22 has charge of this meeting. Jason Miller, Micheal, and Chancelier E. H., Lindsey will attend. Judge Harry W, Fisher, B.L., 13" will be chairman of the Fort Scott meeting, which is to be held Thursday evening, Nov. 8 at the Presbyterian church. Hutchinson has not reported the plans, but an alumni reunion of some sort will be held.
Fifty-five members of the University of Indiana faculty are included in the 1928-29 edition of "Who's Who in America".
The K. U. campus was "bombed" late this afternoon by an airplane from Manhattan which flew over the Hill, dropping purple and white streamers. Because the aim of these attacks was to the Kuwait staff were unable to secure any of the streamers before press time.
Aggies "Bomb" Campus
A accompanying the streamers were hits of colored cardboard comfetti which sparkled in the afternoon sun as they twisted and turned on their way to earth. The plan was to capture time in its efforts in hit Mt. Oread, but was handcapped by a stiff northwest wind which took its offerings far east of the campus.
tell Leader Urges All Hill Students to Remain at Rally
Is Taken Frida Morning
Pep Meeting to Be Held After All-School Photo Is Taken Friday
The program will consist of cheers-
led by Parker, short speeches by
Couches Hargins and Binn, and music
by Mac's hand. Amountances will
be made concerning this concert,
will be held next Tuesday
night.
The rally will be short and snappy, according to Parker, and will be held in front of central Administration building, where the picture will be taken. The picture is to be taken at a park. The rally will be held immediately following.
Auctioneer also was made by aarker that the special train willsave for Manhattan at 9:30 a.m. onm Saturday. The price of the round rip ticket will be $1.75, the bowestrip ticket will be $2.25, thetrain will carry the team, the band,tubes and alumna to the scene ofbe game.
A test of Jayhawker enthusiasm will be made tomorrow morning after the all-University game has been taken, when Paul Parker, head coach leader, will lead the achilles in a top ten preparation for the Aigle game Saturday.
"It is the duty of every local student to be on hand for the rally Friday, and to prove to the team that the school has faith in the team" ability to "stand up for their cause" in grounds." Dr. F. C. Allee, director of athletes, said today.
Hornets Sent From Silo Metropolis, Non-Stingers
Authorizes parties
While peacefully open mail this morning, Doctor Allen's secretarial force came to a package postmarked from Manhattan, home of the Kansas State Agricultural College, otherwise known as the Aggies.
Hornets from Manhattan, Kan.
have no stings—or else Dr. F., C.
Allen, director of athletics, and
bio office forces a lot of lick.
The string was taken from the package, the box opened, and outflow two forcefully hugging borrows. The secretarial force scattered though one member of the grooms did clamp the lid of the box before boasting a retreat.
The two hornets, after what was probably an unfeeble trip from the mid-state metro-polis, hunted the open air without attempting to take the vengeance which "Edward K. Barber" described. The examples were: None.
The remainder of the burnets at last report were still safely in the box, waiting the arrival of some eno-ture equipment on apocalyptic terms with their kind.
Six pairs of twins are registered at Northwestern University. Five are composed of men and one of women
Baptist Young People Baptist
Church 14:20 p.m.
Delta Chi, house, 12 p. m.
Kappa Eta Kappa, house, 12 p.
m
The return address on the package was Edward K. Burton, Manhattan, Kan.
Friday, Oct. 19
Lutheran Students, Hagrack ride, 10:30 a.m.
Friday, Oct. 19.
Saturday, Oct. 20
Saturday, Oct. 20
Varsity, F, A, U, 12 p. m.
Agus Harbiah
Dames of Women
Dean of Women
Union Dance Floor Contract Is Given to Lawrence Man
Best Maple Will Be Used
Still Need Over 81,600
to Meet Costs
of Addition
Bids for the floor of the assembly room in the Union building were opened at 4:30 p.m. yesterday at a meeting of the Union operating committee held in the office of Fred Elsworth, alumni secretary.
The bill of J. T. Constant, Lawrence, low bidder, was accepted. The bids were as follows: J. T. Constant $8250; Basil Green, Lawrence, $4150; Olmsted Brothers, Lawrence, 85; 651.85.
The best Maple for Floors
Best acclimated except the double row of old floors include the floor and the best grade of clear maple flooring. By use of ship lap hip for the sub floor the committee will effect a savings of 85%, so the total cost of a floor would be half what saving might have been accomplished by the use of a poorer grade of maple but the committee felt the better grade maple would be best, Mr. Ellis
At the same meeting the University department of buildings and grounds gave an estimate on the cost of installation of heating equipment for a new assembly room this winter. The work was awarded to them on an estimate of $8000. Thus a total of $8353 is needed in assembly room for use this winter.
The Union operating committee has on band only $3016.50, making a deficit of $1638.50. The finance committee of the Union operating committee has a plan for raising the deficit which includes;
Deficit of 81600
(1) Advertising the shortage of $1800 in an effort to get voluntary subscriptions from those who did not subscribe at registration.
(5) An effort to get partial payments on those subscriptions made last spring and only partly paid up
(3) Benefit from the dance given by the Jay Jones and P1 Epsilon P1.
(4) Possibility of sharing in the theater house-becoming program.
These present at the meeting last night were Chamellor E. H, Lindley Fred Elsworth, alumni secretary, C. G. Bayles, superintendent of buildings and grounds, F. A. Ruse, prosecution staff, and D. P. Duffman, an management of the assembly floor, Charles Haines, c'28, Hatch c'28, Dick Gafkan, d'29.
The contract as let calls for the completion of the floor by Dec. 7, in time for the opening all-University party.
Two W. S. G. A. Groups Will Entertain Tonight
A joint party for the University women living in districts II and III of the W, S, G, A. group system at the College Hall at Hastings Hall at 730 sq. mi. Lao Giis Keller is manager for district II and Freda Koller for district III. About two hundred seventy-five invitations to women living in these districts.
"We hope that we have not missed any of the women and if we have, we want them to come anyway," Marcy said. "We have S.G. a group system manager said, "Those who have been unable to come to the other parties are cordially invited to come to the party tonight." Several of the groups have been organized to meet with everyone who want to join, in the group of their preference."
Cutting classes at Northwestern University has become a serious matter, according to new regulations there. Students lose their semester hours in proportion to the number of cuts they have taken.
Pernitans and pillows, lately regarded as relics of the "Gay 95%" are again becoming popular on the University of Indian campus.
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Weather United Press
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Mostly fair tonight and Friday.
Color tonight in western portion,
Light showers in western and northern portions.
Tennis Matches Delayed Because of Bad Weather
Owing to the bad weather the past week tennis matches between the University and Baker University teams have not been played. Negotiations are now in progress to schedule matches which are to be played on the varsity courts, but as yet no definite date has been set. Doubles and single matches, are intended, with four players representing each school. Indefinite postponement until the next event is up the extent of present progress.
Provincetown Player Is Carried on First Serenade After Play
Sorority Houses Were Visited by Son of Noted Singer and Composer
Burleigh appeared in "The Blackbirds of 1928" during the summer while "H. Abraham's Bison" was hosted by University of Howard C. University, Washington, D.C.
The冠幅 was the result of two Theta pledges who, after hearing Burleigh sing during the show, announced to anyone in general that they would like to hear him on a scream. Someone overheard, and when he told it, it he expressed himself as being glad to comply with the wishes.
Alston Burleigh, the son of Harry Burleigh, noted singer and composer of Negro spirituals, who appeared with the Provincetown Players in 1964. He sang "Boom" and encausted the audience at both performances yesterday with his excellent acting and singing, went on his first sermon last night. In company with a number of people who attended, he was given the暑神 given for the cast after the show Burleigh visited the various sorority houses and treated their inhabitants to some real singing, according to what his hearts had learned.
K. S. A. C. Sends Letter
Damage Was Not Authorized by Student Council
The following letter was received this morning by Cancellor Lindley and the Men's Student Council from the K. S. A. C. Student council.
"Word has just reached the Student Council of K. S, A. C of the defacing of the status of "Ute Jim Jude on the Xanax University campus.
"The Student Council is especially desirable to have you know that the act did not represent the sentiment of the student body at Kansas State, and would not have been authorized. "Mrs.
"May we express our deep regret at this unfortunate incident.
Yours very truly,
(Signed) Tudor J. Charles jr.
President of Student Council
K. U. Football Coaches Entertained at Dinner
The football coaches of the University were entertained Tuesday evening at the Jayhawk Cafe with a dinner given by Chris Williams and William Green, new proprietors of the cafe.
Mende Hargies, brother of Coach Hargies was also present. Mr. Hargies is on the way home from New York where he attended the start of the transcontinental air race. He is the vice-president of Airbase Airplane Company of Wichita.
The prophets declared that they would give a dinner to the entire Varsity team if they defeated the Kansas Aggies Saturday.
Those who were present were Mrs. F., C. Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Moode Harges, Coach and Mrs. H. W. Harges, Coach and Mrs. E. W. Harges, Coach and Mrs. Stephen Hinshew, Lieutenant and Mrs. Harry F. Meyera, and Coach and Mrs. John Bumn
The freshman-sophomore agrap is known at the University of Wisconsin as "A Bar Rush". Last year a tug-of-war was the extent of the struggle, but this year it is to be a genuine fight.
The Indiana Daily Student fostered a $3,000 band drive this year; $1,164-50 was subscribed the first day. The money is to be used to send the Indiana University band on football trips.
Hill's Population to Be in Picture Taken Tomorrow
Administration Building
Lawn Will Be Scene of
First All School
Photograph
Class Schedule
First Period 8:30 to 9:05
Second Period 9:15 to 9:50
Picture 10:00 to 10:20
Third Period 10:40 to 10:60
Fourth Period 11:00 to 12:00
E. H. LINDLEY,
A group picture of the faculty and student body will be taken Friday morning. Cloudy weather, which now seems unlikely, will in no wise prevent the taking of the picture, the photographer said.
The picture will be taken in front of the Administration building at 10 a.m. in Certain organizations will take the photograph of the student body and faculty will mass behind it. The photographer has asked that the uniform organizations, as the Jay James, the Ka Kai, the K.A.M., the R.O.T.C., and in giving color to the picture by appearing in their uniforms. Paul Pearson, c2, will assist the photographer in arranging the picture with additional additions to conducting the short rally.
Platform to Be Wider
An elevated platform will be erected for the camera so that the proper angle for a crooked picture will be obtained. After the group picture is taken the University will also take pictures of the students and faculty.
According to an announcement from Chancellor Lindley the first and second periods of Friday morning will be shortened to allow for a 20 min. period before taking the picture and holding the rally. Students are requested to notice that only the first two classes are affected by this schedule as the last two will meet at the regular hours. This modified class schedule will be used twice each day of the week rather than the two customary two blasts for convoitation.
Wide Distribution Planned
Plans have been made for wide distribution of this group picture. The news real men will be present tomorrow to arrange for having it put on a table in the study room or in the dwashower and on all University bulletins; the Y. W. C. A. will use it, and copies will be sent to all societies and also out internationally.
A picture of this kind was taken several years ago at Washington State College, but nothing of the kind was seen at Harvard or the country, so far as known here.
"The Washington picture is a decidedly impressive thing," said Fred Elsawson, alumni secretary. "If we can just get our 4,123 students and 250 faculty members into one picture we will have something that is as close to the university that will attract much favorable attention to the University."
Baptist Hallowe'en Party to Be Held Friday, Oct. 19
"The Holiday party which the Baptist young people have scheduled for Friday evening, Oct. 19, at the church in St. Louis will be a tucky, but unwarm with all kinds of surprise features," said Herbert Hartung, chairman of the committee in charge of the party. "The fun will be at 8:00 p.m. in. Giessis will not wait."
The other members of the committee are: Ralph Fohrman, Lorena Ehrmann, Betty Buxton, Margaret Riera, Iris Ica, and William Hettley.
Everything in Readiness for Republican Meeting
William Sayre, president of the Hoover-President Club, announced that everything is prepared for the performance. Charles Fraser theater at 7:30 tonight, Charles F. Scott and Charles W. Storger will be the principal speakers.
Reside the talks, arrangements have been made with Freddie Agnew's orchestra for a lively program. Bobbie and Sarah James, students on the Hill, will offer the singles entertainment for the evening.
All students are invited to attend this meeting.