APRIL 12, 1918.
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Crystal Gazing Popular Among Primitive Peoples
Thayer Collection Contains Many Valuable Crystals Used by Ancient Tribes
Are you a believer in superstitions or crystal gazing? If so you will have an opportunity to satisfy your curiosity by viewing part of the Thayer collection in the Administration Building. The largest crystal in this collection is of Japanese design, and according to W. A. Griffith, professor of drawing and painting, the crystal alone, which is made of rock crystal, is valued at $40. The base on which it rests is made of glass. The other crystals are made of a dark crystal, which Prof. Griffith described as smoky tonzac.
In using the crystal the seer really throws himself into a state of self-hypnotism and while in this state claims to see the picture of the thing which he is trying to discover, projected at the bottom of the crystal. Crystal gazing was common among practically all of the ancient peoples, even Greeks and Romans. The custom is still practised today among some of the less civilized nations. In western Australia the scryer or seer uses the flame of the burial fire in which to cast the images. In New Zealand the more civilized Mairi use a drop of blood for the crystal. Even the Indians of North America were accustomed to use this device to the fate of their war parties or other things in which they were interested. One of the commonest beliefs was that if a sick Indian would gaze into a pool of water he would see reflected there the various things which would cure him. The Apaches and Pawnees both believed in the crystal gazing. In Yucatan the main instrument for the gazer is a quartz crystal before which is burned gum opal as an incense and magic formulas are recited to cast a spell over the spirits. The modern psychologists, as a rule, however, put no faith in the powers of the crystal to reveal the past, present or future affairs, though may remarkable experiments have been performed.
Mrs. Kelly a Theta Sigma Phi
By the Way
Mrs. Florence Finch Kelly of the New York Times, who was the guest of honor at a tea given Thursday by Miss Margaret Lynn for members and pledges of Theta Sigma Phi, was made an honorary member of the logical chapter of Theta Sigma Phi. Mrs. Kelly gave a practical talk on her varied newspaper experiences. She has been in newspaper work since 1881, when she began as a reporter on the Topeka Commonwealth.
Fred Rodkey, graduate student and star track man, has withdrawn from the University and gone to his home in Blue Rapids.
Herbert-Gensler
Mr. Arthur Herbert and Corwin Gensler of Eldorado were married at Lawton, Ok., Friday, April 15. Mr. Herbert is enlisted in Headquarters Troop, 356th division. Mrs. Herbert was a student in the University of Sigma Kappa. She has been a guest at the Sigma Kappa house this week.
Opal Holmes will spend the weekend at her former home in Pleasanton.
Brown Cunningham, c21, has gone to his home in Caney because of illness.
The dance which was to have been given by Pi Kappa Alpha tonight in Ecke's Hall, has been postponed because of the death of Buck Seward, the first K. U. aviator to be killed in France.
Phi Alpha Delta entertained the Stevenson Club with an informal dance Thursday night from 7 to 8 o'clock.
Gamma Phi Beta will entertain a member of each sorely this afternoon in honor of Miss Margaret Nachtrieb, visitation delegate of the sorely.
William McPherson, who was a freshman on the Hill last year, has been a guest at Sigma Nu house the last few days.
"Pep" Ragle, a former student in the University, who is now an ensign in the navy, is visiting at the Sigma Chi house. Ragle is stationed at San San Francisco.
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Kenneth Uhls, who is in the School of Medicine at Rosedale will spend the week end at the Sigma Chi house. He is organizing the K. U. tennis team.
George Marquis, a student at Rose-
dale, visited friends in Lawrence
Thursday.
Sigma Alpha Epsilon will give a dance at the chapter house Saturday night, April 13.
C. A. Randolph, 1718, who has been Coach Hamilton's secretary six years, has resigned to go into business for himself.
Donald G. Paterson, who was an instructor in psychology in the University last year, is now the chief psychological examiner at Camp Wadsworth, Spartanburg, S. C. Captain James Roberts of the department of psychology, has the same position at Camp Sheridan, Montgomery, Ala.
Romona Kirkpatrick, e'20, will spend the week,end at her home in Topeka.
Franklins Pledge
The Franklin's announce the pledging of Donald R. Abell, fa21, of Riley.
Acacia announces the pledging of Craig Kennedy, special college. Called To Aviation
Everett Kiefer, c'20, and Gola Cof felt, laf '18, will leave for Austin, Tex as Thursday, where they have beer ordered to report at the school of aviation. Kiefer enlisted in the aviation corps last December and has contin ued his work here until his call. Cof felt received his A. B. degree las year and was enrolled in the Schoo of Fine Arts this year.
Sigma Tan, honorary engineering raternity, held initiation Tuesday eight at the Pi Kappa Alpha house or Edward Akers, c'18, of Leavenworth, and Roland Wolfe, e'19, of forton.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Darby of Kansas City, Kan., announce the engagement of their daughter, Florence, to Lieutenant Donald L. Brown of Fort
The Junior class will give a dance Friday, April 19, at F. A. U. Hall. The proceeds from the dance will go to the class memorial fund. Haley's orchestra will play.
Douglas, Utah. They will be married Wednesday, April 17. Miss Darby was a former K. U. student, and is a member of Pi Beta Phi.
Sickness has kept Bruce Cunningham from returning from his home in Caney since the Easter vacation.
Alpha Tau Omega entertained the freshmen of Alpha Chi Omega Tuesday night from 7 to 8 o'clock.
Mu Phi Plegges
Mu Phi Epsilon announces the pledging of Laurine Lynn, e'21, of Mankato.
Sigma Kappa was at home to Acacia Wednesday night from 7 to 8 o'clock.
Chi Omega will entertain with a rushing house party the week-end of April 18, 19, and 20.
Miss Katherine Sprenger, of Burlington, has been the guest of Carrol Stevenson, c'19, several days.
Mu Phi Pledges
Snow Zoology Club met at 1244
Ohio Street Wednesday night. Mrs.
Douthit had charge of the birds,
and the subject was "Kansas Birds."
SALESMAN WANTED by large company to sell maps during summer. Lowest man from K. U. last year cleared $10.90 per day. Will pay $5 per day in bonus. See Mr. Campbell at Eldridge Hotel, April 15 and 16. 127-2-197.
Zoology Club
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This is the first of the "Tom Sawyer" Series. As our patrons doubtless know, Jack Pickford is now a "Sammy" in one of the training camps, it will therefore be some time before he makes another picture.
April 24
MONDAY—The Prize Play—
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Fifty-Fifty Seat Sale Opens for Mail Orders
The seat sale for "Fifty-Fifty," the senior play to be given April 24, is properly progressing. Seats may be obtained by leaving orders with Howard Morgan, manager of the play, in Room 8, Green Hall.
The orders may be either sent by mail or left at the manager's office. They must 'be accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Tickets will be reserved for mail on order before the 'regular seat sale opens.
The fourteen characters of the play are drawn from typical college life. The setting is laid in K. U. and the comedy deals with local events with a strong plot. It shows a keen insight into student affairs and plays up the humor of University activities.
2000 pounds of fresh caramels for special sale Friday. The Candy Shop.
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HATS, CAPS, SUITS, SHIRTS
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