THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
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VOL. XXIV
Engineers Attend Annual Banquet Held Last Evening
Mead and Morgan Address Nearly 300 Students and 20 Guests at Temple
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Nearly three hundred students and 29 guests attended the annual engineers' banquet last night in the Masonic temple. Among the guests present were Arthur E. Morgan, Dan. Kline, Maj. C.J. Gee, Clark E. Jacoby, and the faculty from the chemistry, mathematics, and physics departments.
The first speaker of the evening was Arthur E. Morgan, president of the Morgan College and head of the Morgan Engagement Department on "Engineering Experiences." Morgan told of his personal experiences while in the engineering field, and told of the desirable qualities which he considered necessary for the successful engineer.
Morgan Tells Past Conditions
President Morgan pointed out the hardships which existed in this field 25 years ago and the conditions under which this work had to be done. He also gave a detailed account of the necessity for broad training for students of engineering instead of too many initialization in one subject, and illustrated his points on social experiences to prove this point.
Daniel W. Mead, professor of hydrodynamics at the University of Wisconsin, was the second speaker. Professor Mead gave a short talk about his work, and discussed his early engineering experiences and the lessons he learned. Professor Mead was a practicing engineer before entering the teaching profession and was one of the foremost engineers in the United States
Graham Stubbs
Numerous startups by students of the School of Engineering made the evening one of hilariousness and fun. Each department from the school furnished a stunt. The stunts were of an unexpected nature and included plays on faculty members. Members of each department were seated at a separate table, and each department gave its songs and yells. The "tivils" added three new verses to the music christened three new yells. Music was furnished by an engineer's orchestra in charge of W. S. Baum, e27
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Contest to Be March
The banquet was in charge of Ralph Nusser, Prof. Goldwin Goldamth of the department of architecture was toastmaster for the evening.
Orators to Be Given Subjects Tomorrow by Buehler
Saturday, Feb. 26, Prof. E. C. Bucher of the department of speech and dramatic art will give subjects to those registering for entrance in the department held in west Administration building Tuesday, March 1, Professor Bucher will be ready also any time Saturday morning to listen and give constructive criticism to any prospective teacher Tuesday in the local contest.
This contest will be held to determine the one who is to represent the University of Kansas in the Missouri State Conference to be held in St. Louis, March 16-20.
The orations will be judged by three men, two from departments of the University other than the department of speech and dramatic art, the other from all of town. The names of those who have as yet not been decided upon.
This contest is open to all who wish to enter, and a prize of $15 cash will be given to the winner of the first round. The second prize of $10 will also be given. It has been definitely decided that no obligations must exceed 1500 word.
Methodist Students Plan "Solomon Grundy" Party
"Solomon Grundy" is the title of the party to be given by Wesley Foundation of the Methodist Church in the church marshers this evening.
in the church parlor this evening.
At the last party there was a large attendance, Olive Weatherby,
c'28, senior chairman of the Wesley Foundation, said. She expects a capacity crowd tonight. All Methodists students and their friends are invited.
Theta Epsilon Will Hold Initiation Service Feb. 2
Theta Epsilon, Baptist sorority,
held pledge service Thursday evening
at 7 o'clock on the home of Mrs. C.
W. Thomas. The following were
pledged: Margaret Craver, fa'29
Gleason, Northcutt, icl.* Gladys
Hocken, Northcutt, icl.* Edith Hess, gr.* Marion Hankins,
ca'29; Laura Laws, Bells, ca'30.
Initiation service will be held Sun
Friday Feb. 27, at 7 a.m. in the Bapsti
church parliars and will be follow-
ed by a breakfast. The committee
of the breakfast is Marian Leigh,
Hohen Churchill and Rud Caddell.
Jayhawker Mat Team Anticipates Hard Meet With Huskers Tonight
Coach Lookabaugh's Grapplers in Good Shape for First Home Contest
For the first time this season local followers will see the Kansas wrestling team in action on the mat in Robinson gymnasium, when it meets the University of Nebraska team tonight at 7:30 clock. Coach Lookabaugh has been putting his men through numerous workouts this week in anticipation of a hard meet with the Henslers, and all the men are in perfect trim.
Nebraska is bringing a team of real wrestlers to meet the Jayhawk. Monday night the Crimson wrestlers visited Jayhawk, the Argies, but the fact that it was not as decisive as the 22 to 4 dragging given the Farmers by Kansas, has given the Jayhawk fans an opportunity to meet the meek in favor of ht home teams.
Although unable to score a point against Iowa State last week, nevertheless Kanea gave the Ames boys plenty of competition and several of the matches went over-time. All of them had used all of its skill to take each one. Ames is considered as one of the strongest wrestling teams in the country, and the meet with Kanea was the hardest on the GS chore schedule.
Good Experience at Iowa
Lack of experience of the Kansan team was what gave Iowa State the lead in the second half, that they learned much from the meet. Kansas is going to make use of this knowledge tonight against the Rush. We'll be hoping to show its very best tonight.
Coach Announces Team
**Chuck Announces Team**
Coach Lookabaugh has announced the team which will meet Nehrika toignie.
In the 15.5 pound class, Paxxon will in the 14.5 pound class, Dungun; 13.5 pound class, Cox; 14.5 pound class, Morris; 18.4 pound class, Captain Hays; and heavy weight class, Hill.
See Taylor, sports editor of the De Moines Register, and one of the best known wrestling referees in the valley, will be the third man in the ring Taylor has been handling matches for many years.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, LAWRENCE, KANSAS, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1927
Minor Blaze in Fraser
Awning Burns When Building Nearly Deserted
Fraer hall-or at least a part of it was a ablaze about 6:15 last night when an awning on over one of the windows on the east side of the building burst into flames which were rapidly fanned into a threatening fire by the strong wind. The building was practically deserted at the time.
On odor of smoke had been noticeable in the main office of the extension division since about 5 o'clock, but the source was not discovered until Harold G. Ingham, director of the extension division, noticed the reflection of a fire in one of the pans in his private office. Investigation revealed that the awning on one of the windows in his office was on fire.
Mr. Ingham immediately notifies the city fire department, explaining that it was nothing serious, should be watched. A fire truck came out scenes but the blaze had almost burst out by the time the truck arrived
The damage was only slight although the awning was completely destroyed, the upper pane of the window cracked from the heat, and the wooden frame of the window charred. A cigarette thrown from an upper window was probably the cause of the fire, said the Lawrence fire chief
County Clubs Buy Many Jayhawkers for Distribution
cear-books Aid in Creating K. U. Interest Among Students, Says Nichols.
Nichols
"Three hundred and thirty Jay hawkers have been purchased by the county clubs to distribute among the county club members, the chairman of the county club committee, this morning. "All clubs that have not purchased a year book and wish to do so may place their order at 3:30 Monday afternoon, Feb. 28."
The following county clubs have secured jayhawkers: Anderson, 7; Atchison, 4; Barber, 7; Brown, 4; Chase, 1; Chaquatua, 2; Cherokee, 4; Clary, 3; Cloud, 5; Coffee, 6; Decatur, 2; Douglas, 8; Elk, 1; Elk, 1; Ford, 1; Gove, 4; Graham, 1; Greely, 1; Harper, 4; Harvey, 6; Jackson, 2; Jefferson, 9; Jewell, 11; Johnson, 9; Kingman, 4; Labette, 3; Lane, 2; Leavenworth, 1; Lincoln, 5; Linn, 4; Lyon, 2; Marshall, 10; McPherson, 5; Meade, 5; Miami, 5; Montgomery, 6; Nes, 7; Norton, 5; Osage, 8; Oborne, 3; Porter, 3; Rowan, 2; Republic, 11; Riley, 6; Rooks, 2; Rush, 4; Russell, 6; Saline, 8; Scott City, 1; Siedgwick, 12; Seward, 2; Shawnee, 1; Sherman, 2; Smith, 7; Stafford, 6; Stevens, 2; Summer, 7; Thomas, 1; Wahuneeus, 5; Washington, 6; Wilson, 4; Woodson, 4; Wynnwood, 5; organizations have ordered; Missouri, 5; Colorado, 4; Oklahoma, 2; other states, 10.
There are still many high schools that will be without the Kansas year book, if the various county clubs do not supply the need. "The students are always interested in the Jayhawker and, in the past it has had a great influence in interesting students in coming to the University of Kansas," said Nichols. All courses require the student to their respective counties or schools should see Raymond Nichols, or order through the Jayhawker office.
The orders will go to the printer next week, and no orders can be taken after that.
Klan Dependent on State Ruling of Chief Justice Taft Unfavorable to Order
(Control Press)
Washington, Feb. 25—The Ku Klux Klan will have to get permission of state governments to carry on its activities. The state makes it a requirement, under a United States supreme court order, which will probably be handed down by the governor.
Chief Justice Taft after hearing the Klan argument in an appeal brought from a Kansas court order, informed the lawyers that the state need not reply, that the case was not in the fecal court jurisdiction, and indicated it would be dismissed soon.
Stamp to Have Chopin's Portrait
(United Press)
John Macey, literary critic, will speak to English majors and others interested. Wednesday afternoon March 2, at 4:30 in Fraser chapel. His subject will be "Internationalism of Literature."
The action was interpreted by lawyers today as upholding a state's right to regulate the business therein. Members of the supreme court indicated their belief that no interstate commerce was involved.
Warauk, Feb. 25.—A new post-issue stamp, bearing the portrait of the celebrated composer and pianist, Frederick Chopin will shortly be issuing a stamp that will be 40 grossy, which is six cents in United States currency.
The Kansas ouster was maced on the ground that the Klan, a Georgetown corporation, failed to get the state's permission to "do business" in Kansas, as required by the state foreign corruption law.
Mr. Macey is considered an ablse critic in literary circles, and is the author of many critical writings, the best known of which are "Spirit of American Literature," and "Outline of World Literature."
Literary Critic to Speak in Fraser Hall March 2
London, Feb. 25,—Ant-forward outbursts at Hankow, China, where numerous British Nationals have remained to protect their property, were feared today, a dispatch from Dally Mail correspondence there said. $^{A}$ one day general strike paralyzed business.
Wire Flashes
Washington, Feb. 25. - President Coolidge today signed the Pepper-McFadden bank barking bill. This measure permits national banks to have branches in states where state laws permit bank banking.
Oklahoma City, Feb. 25—The Oklahoma bill which would have prohibited the teaching of the theory of evolution, permanently stricken from the calendar of the eleventh legislature today when a house motion to strike out the measure was adopted 46 to 41, a motion to reconsider was tabled.
First Tests of WREN Are Successful, Says Mgr. O. W. Towner
Further Trials Will Be Mad Tonight; Formal Opening Date Not Set
The results of the first text of the WREN broadcasting station, which was broadcast Wednesday, Feb. 23, according to K. C. Jackman, owner.
WREN will be on the air again to night from 12 p. m., until a 2 m. O, W. Towner, e'27, who has control of the station will act as the announcer. Later, however, there will be a new announcer, according to Mr. Jackman.
The station will be formally open but the date has not been definitely set nor has a program been decided upon.
The sending station is located on the third floor of the warehouse of the Bowersock mills. A standard 100-volt transformer made by the Western Electric company was installed by the Grayborn Electric Company, H. W. Anderson, assistant professor of electrical engineering, was in charge of the installation.
The station has a wave length of 393.8 meters as does the station WDAP at Kansas City, Mo. WREN programs will not interfere, however, the programs send by the University as they are of different wave lengths.
Vesper Program Sunday to Be in Greek Costum
The vesper service Sunday afternoon will be entirely literary, according to Raymond Bowers, president of Mt Tau Alpha, honors classical esoteric will be in charge of the program, which will be given in Greek "outcome."
The vespers, which will be held in Fraser hall, are under the auspices of Mu Trao Alpha, the Y, M, C, A, and the Y, W, C, A.
--saturday, re: 6.20
Phi Kappa, house, 12 p. m.
Phi Zeta, house, 12 p. m.
Theta Phi Alpha, *Chefa*'s hall
Authorized Parties Friday, Feb. 25
Lydia Wood, c'28, will give an account of Greek themes in music. Carl Niemeyer, c'27, will give a two minute lecture on translations from the Greek by Edith Adams, c'28. The subject of epic poetry will be briefly discussed by Kerneth Cornell, c'27, and stamina from Alexander Melody, c'28, Morley, c'28, Austin Van der Silce, c'28, will speak of the Greek lyric poets, and Maxine Witt, c'29, will close the program with the reading of Greek lyric from the poet's discussions.
Lutheran Student Association church, 12 p. m.
Congregational Student Union, church, 11 p. m.
Alpha Xi Delta, Ecke's hall,
1 a. m.
Sigma Chi, Country club, 1 a.m. Wesley Foundation of Methodist church, 12 p.m.
1. neva Phi Alpha, Ecke's hall,
12 p. m.
Saturday Feb 26
Delta Sigma Lambda, house,
12 p. m.
Alpha Kappa Psi, Holloway hall, 12 p. m.
Varsity, F. A. U. hall, 12 p. m.
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Kansas Debaters Half-Time Victors in Week's Series
Negative Team Wins Twice
While Affirmatives
Are Taking Two
Defeats
Kansas debate teams brought home two victories and suffered two defenses on Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 23 and 24.
The negative team, composed of George Chumos, c'28, Kemerth Cormier, c'28, and David Evans, c'28, debated with the Oklahoma squad first in Arkansas City and then in Wichita, winning both times.
The afternoon of Feb. 23, the Kansas negative team debated in the auditorium of the Arkansas City High School, winning over the squand of Oklahoma University by a two to one decision of the judges. The Oklahoma team was made up of Gordon Fuller, c'28; Donald Copeland, c'29; and Don Anderson, c'30, all attended by Prof. E. C. Buehler, who acted as expert critic udge.
N. K. Uws in Wichita
B. Arkansas City the team
in the Oklahoma
debatte team, went to Wichita where
another debatte was held on the same
question, resolved; Congress should
encapleg legislation embodying the
principle of the McNary-Haugen farm
bill. This debate was held at the
Wichita State University, and was
proposed of delegates of the Kansas State
Livestock Association. Kansas again
won over Oklahoma by a two to one
decision of the judges. The judges
were L. W. Mayberry, superintendent of
Wichita schools; Dr. E. O. Menden-
hall, vice president of College, and
J. D. J. Finlayson, president of
Wichita University.
Affirmative Loses
Again in Lawrence, on the afternoon of Feb. 24, the University of Kansas affirmative squair lost an audience-debate debate to the team of Louisiana State University. The Louisiana squair was composed of two teams, Monroe, Montreal; Morris, La.; Cary Johnson, New Orleans, La.; and J. Denson Smith, Baton Rouge, La. Miss de Graffenreid received the highest individual number of votes, with J. Denson Smith a close second. The Kansas squad played against Brewer, Raymond Egglestone, c20, and Calvin Egglestone, c28.
In Lawrence Wednesday evening, Feb. 23, the Kansas affirmative team, composed of Burton Kingshire and Danielle Brennan, was in a state team of the University of Texas, composed of Marion Olsen and Percy Foreman, by a unanimous decision of the judges, Harry Crane, Topkachi Court and Col. Wilder S. Metcalf, court and Col. Wilder S. Metcalf.
The Louisiana University team left immediately after the debate for Dallas, Texas, where it will debate with the team of the Southern Methodist University, from there going to Waco, to meet Texas A. and M, College.
Coolidge Vetoes Farm Bill
Measure Is Unconstitutional President Believes
(United Press)
Washington, Feb. 25—President Coolidge today vetoed the McNary-Haugen farm relief bill.
Passage of the bill by congress placed Cooley in a difficult position of having to offend one of two powerful groups, the farmers of the West or the financial interests of the East. He was united in opposition to the measure.
The president said pressure for the bill rises primarily from sympathy for farmers' distress brought about by after-war speeches and collapses.
While conceding the huge amount of public opinion favoring the bill, the president expressed the belief the final judgment of the American farmers would oppose the bill. In a lengthy veto message he held the act constitutively and attached an opinion of the attorney-general to the effect.
Coolidge's veto of the bill definitely kills the measure and no effort will be made to pass it over the veto.
Clara Brown, ta28, who is teach ing public school music in the rodea and junior high school of Iola, is attenting the Kansas State Attenu Teachers' Association meeting here this week and is a guest at the Gamma Pii Beta house for the week end.
German Club to Have Illustrated Talk Monday
A short illustrated talk on the Bavari vighianbanks, by Matthew Knatt instructor in German, and slides on eating German cities, among them, Frederichshaven where the "Los Angeles" was built, will be the feature of the program given by the German team at 139th floor, 28, at 4:39 in room 313 Fresher hall.
The talk will be given in very simple German with introductory remarks in English. A few popular German songs will be sung and the remainder of the hour will be spent in informal conversation.
Myra Hull Lectures on Lives of Famous Southern Colorists
Joel Chandler Harris Creator of "Uncle Remus" Stories, Is Discussed
"Old Creole Days," by George W. Cable, is the best volume of short stories written by one author, with perhaps the exemption of Kipling's "Plain Tales from Hull," declared Miss Myra Hull, instructor in English, speaking yesterday afternoon at Prairie hall on the lice of Wee Chandan and George W. Cale, author of the title of "Southern Local Coralists."
"The books of George W. Cable are a study in the racial conditions of the South during the late 80's," and Miss Hall, "and it is the delicature and description of his women characters that mark one of his chief morris." Speaking of Joel Chandler Harris, "his character was more fierce," more Cooper has done for the Indians, Harris has done for the Negro. As Cooper interprets the fast disappearing Indian, Harris does a similar service for the old fashioned Negro. Besides being a pioneer in the use of Negro dialect, he was famous as an editor, journalist, and humorist.
"Mr. Harris' Uncle Remus stories, aside from being interested dialect stories for children, gave great impetus to the scientific investigation into the negro dialect", said Mice Hull. "However, it has not been primarily for the literary worth of his writings that Uncle Remus is so well known." He was a pathetic toleration that he lived and taught through his stories.
"The writings of Mr. Harris have aided in reuniting the nation at the end of the Civil war. His writings are modest, sympathetic, kindly, and humble. His respect for faith, scholarship and toleration," said Miss Hall.
In giving the substance of the "Uncle Reman" philosophy, Miss Hall read from a statement by Mr. Harris of his compassion of an ideal comfort for those in need, a hot fire, and 'baters in the nashes.'
Engineering Fraternity Initiates Five Students
Five men who qualified for Tau Beta Pi, honorary engineer fraternity, before the Alpha chapter was installed at the University in 1914, and the chapter closed Wednesday evening. The records of these men while in college and their accomplishments after graduation account by the Tau Beta Pi officers.
The following men were initiated:
H. W, Wagner, B. S, '96; chief engineer of the Santa Fee, A. C, Swiglett, B. S, '10; superintendent of the Lehigh Portland Cement company of Jola; Frank Holm, B. S, '13; district engineer for the Santa Fee at Topeka; Brendan Anderson, B. S; district engineer in Kansas City, Mo.; and W. F, Bailhy, B. S, '04; city engineer in Topeka.
Twenty-five former K. U. student will be initiated into the fraternity at Emory University and arrangements have been made with others of S2 national chapters of Tau Beta Pi for institutions of candidates in distant parts of the coun-
At a meeting of the Outing cone yesterday, the points for the club awards were checked. Bealuh Skinner, c29, was awarded the club pin which is given after 65 points have been earned.
Outing Club Awards Pin for Most Points Earned
Plans for a cabin bikie for members of the club only were made. The bikie will be March 12 according to Josephine Brown, c'28, who is in charge.
Concert to Close Music Teachers' Yearly Convention
Members of Association to Appear in Program at Fraser Hall Tonight
Approximately one hundred and eighty-five persons registered for the Kansas State Music Teacher's Association convention held at the University yesterday and today. The students are attending the convention are from Kansas City However there are a few people from Kansas City, Mo.
The general program of the convention began yesterday morning with the opening of registration at 10 a.m. The concert sessions were held on the following topics: Piano and organ, voice, violin and orchestral instruments. At 11-15 in the assembly of the delegates, the guest speaker gave the greetings of welcome.
Percy Grainger Lectures
**Griffey Groups...**
The afternoon's meeting was given over to her various related topics. Miss Helen Marrell-Griff, played an organ number, following Miss Marrell Dean D. M. Marrell-thought of the School of Fine Arts taught by Dean Swarthout, who obeyed a Dean Swarthout's address there was a period of open discussion.
Playing demonstrations, and discussion "encaseble playing" were given by Perry Grainger. Australian pianist and composer at 3:15.
Late in the afternoon the Lawrence Music Club entertained the members of the K. S. M. T. A. at an open house on Thursday to inform the central Administration about
K. U. Professors Work Played
Today's program began with a general session. Address were given by Dr. Karen Dewald, the state, Mr. Harold Loring solo on "Keyboard Harmony from the Viewpoint," "Use and Mission of the Press," was discussed by Mr. John Selby, music critic of the Best Music, "How to Popularize the Best Music at the piano by Miss Agnes Lapham of Chunute, Miss Edith Whitman of Charryvale talked on "The Elimination of Non-Essentials in Piano Teaching," "Credits and Certification Music" was discussed by Mr. Frank A. Beach of Emporia Teachers' College.
At the business meeting at 10:30 a.m. today, Mrs. Richard Gray, as president gave greetings from the University of Kansas. A sonda written by Carl A. Prayer of the University of Kansas was played at the beginning of this afternoon's program by Prof. Walemah Walsum with Professor Prayer at the piano.
Lectures Given on Public Music
The next meeting was given over to public school music and the community music lesson, giving the rest of the course an impartial preparation in the public schools; the teacher is by the Private Teacher," Miss Katherine Thomas of Newton; "As Viewed by the Supervisor" Miss Rose Miller, Kansas City; "The Obligation to Respect Music," Ms. Robert Taylor, Mr. Albert Weatherby for the tejvieville; "Possibilities for a Church Choir in Communities of Moderate Size," Mr. D. A. Hirscher, College of Emporia, Mr. Herbert Mertziano, instituted later in the afternoon on Common Sense in Singing."
At 6:30 p. m, the banquet will be given at Wiedemann's ten room for numbers of K, S, M, P, A, and anyone interested in the convention or in music.
A concert given by members of the Association will be given in Fraser ball tonight at 8:30 a.m. and will feature a live performance. No admission will be charged.
Officers elected for next year were:
A. D. Schmutz of Newton, president;
B. Wibita, vicepresident; and
Miss. Olsen of Cherrygale, secretary-treasurer.
Lunchcon Given for Professor
Prof. F. R. Hamilton, formerly director of the extension division of the University of Michigan, will honor an informal lunchcon given at the University Club today by Harold G. Ingham, present-director of the extension division. Mr. Hamilton will be inducted into the Polytechnic Institute, of Pearl, III.
The Iowa State band recently gave the first concert in its history.