THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Music and Gayeties Found At Many Siamese Funerals
"Hung on a nail to stifle follower by cremation is the fate of all who die in Siam," according to R. G. Hall, instructor in sociology, who spent two years in northern Siam in administrative work. "In the case of nobility the cremation is accompanied by great pump and ceremony."
"Chow Fhra Nan, prince of one of the provinces of Siam, died in April 1919. His death was announced, as is the custom, by wierd and unearthly wallings from the palace. Shortly after he died he was hung on a nail in the wall to stiffen. He later suffered the fate of all other princes before he became king of the box, box, and packed round with lime as a preservative. The box was nailed up, tightly and set away in the palace to await cremation
"A year later the nobility from al-
over the country gathered at the palace, which was the center of great merriment. The palace-grounds were in festive dress to greet the new comers. Bands heralded them all, and numerous sports and theatricals furnished entertainment.
"A after three or four days of merriment the wooden box was brought forth and wrapped with hundreds of straws. The gate is then placed in the center packed in lime. The procession then started over a certain road to a certain gate (for only one gate in the city may be used for merriment) and formation just outside the city walls."
"The military band playing the Decay March from Saul led the procession, followed by all the boys from the government school. Then came the
chef's band dressed in scarlet, and topped with ancient hoods. This band was playing native music on flutes and drums in the most plaintive of strains.
"After the band came the plannar (chief's carriage with its great five-stored umbrella over it). The number of umbrellas over the carriage is the insignia of the rank of nobility of the deceased. Next in the procession were attendants dressed in white and carry-arms, the priest's cushions, and crowned satin cushions, followed by the priests in their yellow robes. Then came the high priest chanting from the scriptures of Buddha, and the chef's two sons.
"At the end of the procession came the white catalapha (coffin) on a float guarded by two enormous dragons. In this formation the procession passed slowly through the grites to the place of cremation. When this shot was taken, the marmoreum and the many yards of muslin from the catalapha was begun. This muslin is given away to the priests who dye it yellow and make their robes from it. When the box was uncovered it was put on the bier of wood and the box of wine. The ashes were gathered and buried in the cemetery of the nobility.
"Often some recompense," concluded Mr. Hall, "is given the crowd for attending the ceremony. On one occasion the family of the prince had gathered thousands of little limes from over the country, each lime was silt and a coin placed in it. During the cremation ceremony the limes were tossed to the crowd, who eagerly searched them for their contents."
Mu Phi Epilon announces the pledging of Gladys H, Nelson, $c^{2}22$, of Lawrence.
BY THE WAY
Dr. James Naismith has returned from New York where he has been attending a conference of the Americas' physical Association, for the past week.
Mr. Orn Rhine, superintendent of the city schools at Baxter Springs, was a visitor at the Acacia house Tuesday.
Frances Lee Evans, 'fa2 and Pat3
Ericana Evans, 'fa2' went to Topena
Wednesday, to attend the Galli-Curci
concert.
Aymee Applegate, c'21, will spend Saturday and Sunday in Kansas City.
Mrs. L. Eyer who has been visiting her daughter, Helen Eyer, c'23, who has been ill, returned to her home in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday. Mrs. Eyer was accompanied by Miss Eyer, who will remain a few days.
Eulalia Doughey, c22, Janet Fink c23, Elfrieda Bruckmiller, c20, Vivian Etchinson, c21, Winifred Hines, c22, Helen Hart, c21, Florence Knott c20 went to Topeka Wednesday to hear Galli-Curci.
Lloyd McLeod of Washington and Miss Iasea Neitzel of Concordia, were married in blackwool, Okla., last week. She is now with the member of Delta Tau Delta here.
Floyd L. Hockenhull, c20, returned Sunday afternoon from New Orleans.
La., where he attended the National Convention of the Pi Kappa Alpha Praternity Conference, on which he accompanied on the trip by Homer Hunt, c'19, of Conway Springs.
W. H. Tangman, e13, has charge of the standards section of the Engineering Department of the Edison Belliance Co., Inc., at Ontario, Calif.
K. U. Graduates Wanted By Large Tire Company
The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in a letter to Prof. A. T. Walker, Director of Vocations, expressed a desire to get in touch with men graduating from the University of Oklahoma, for sales, Advertising, Export or Service and Sales Promotion Department of that company.
The type of men desired is shown in the following excerpt from the letter:
"Ordinarily the type of man expected to qualify will be the wide awake, aggressive man who has been active in college affairs. Your school is one from which we believe we can select some men who will be able to help those with problems as well." "All men interested should see me at my office 112, East Administration Building," said Professor Walker today.
"Even if most everybody does leave town during summer school" a fresh said today, "we'll still have
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to fall back on and it will seem pretty good to have a "coke" at Bricks after a nice swim in "Potters."
J. A. C. Arued, of the Goodyear Company, will visit the University April 26 to interview such men as have been considered by Professor Walker.
OREAD NOTES
Donald Nutt, a graduate of the class of '17, who is now a member of the 68th Company of the U. S. Marines stationed at Quantanome Bay, Cuba, is in the naval hospital there seriously ill with fever.
Oread high school is to have several new teachers for the last nine weeks of school. Mr. Ellis Starrrece送 Miss Francis Kohman as Sociology teacher; Miss Wanda Ross will take the place of Mr. Tyler Anderson in the English department; Miss Alma Messing as History teacher; and Miss Riley Iley will teach French ir Mrs Martha Thompson's class.
NEW USE FOR HISTORY TEXT
Earl Reynolds is now the hero of the hour. He killed two mice during a raid, and today using a textbook as a weapon.
POOR JIM, POOR KANDIE
Lawrence Kane announces the death of his cat "Jim," "Jim" was a favorite pet of "Kandies." Lawrence
could hardly get to class Wednesday on account of his grief. From now on it is said that Lawrence will have to use a razer to remove that soft and downy fuzz from his chin as he can find no other cat.
Spring football practice for Thursday is called off on account of the baseball game. Regular practice will be held Friday instead.. All Varsity aspirants please take notice.
Announcements
The American Legion will have a smoker at their club rooms over the Merchants National Bank Thursday evening at eight o'clock. There will be boxing, two quartets and other entertainment. The bonus question will be discussed. All University ex-service men whether they are members of the American Legion or not are urged to come.
A mass meeting of the seniors is called for Friday at 12:20 o'clock. I. Fraser Chapel to act on the cap and gown question. Those who have ordered caps and gowns will be just as interested in this meeting as anyone.
Square Deal Committee.
The Committee on Engineer's Day will meet at 1245 Kentucky Sunday morning at 9:30 o'clock.
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Basket Bali practice will be held at 7 o'lock instead of 7:30.
Girls' Glee Club practice will be postponed from 7:30 o'clock Wednesday night to 7:30 o'clock Thursday in the top in Capetown in coperta. Miss Wellington.
Every Student Volunteer is urged partment of civilian relief of the southwestern division of Red Cross,
The Legion Smoker will be held in the Legion robes in the Merchant's National Bank next Thursday at 8:00 o'clock. All ex-service men are urged to attend whether they are members of the Legion or not.
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