UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOLUME XIV.
NUMBER 136.
SYMPHONY MUSICIANS GIVE CONCERT TODAY
Emil Oberhoffer Returns to University With Company of Talented Players
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, THURSDAY AFTERNOON, APRIL 19, 1917.
TO HONOR PROF. SKILTON
VARIED PROGRAM OFFERED
Programs Include Work of Wagner, Beethoven, Saint-Saens and Others
A varied program is included in the concerts this afternoon and evening. The afternoon program includes works of the better known composers, Wagner, Beethoven, Saint-Saens and Massenet, C. S. Skilton, professor of music at the University, is being honored by having two of his Indian melodies played this evening. These melodies taken from the utmost realism of things were first arranged by Professor Skilton for the Zoellner Quartet. In the summer of 1916 the composer scored them for orchestra on a coffe馆 in the MacDowell Memorial Home at Petersborough.
The orchestra arrived at one-fifteen
the afternoon and the concert started
at 10.
The Minnesota Symphony Orchestra is playing in Robinson Gymnasium this afternoon. It gives another concert this evening at 8:15 p.m. Emil Oberhofer is conductor Wendell Heighton is manager.
One sees nothing startling or especially thrilling in these four sentences. The phrases are getting old to University students, for this is the fifth successive year the orchestra has played in Robinson Gymnasium.
PATTerson ANNOUNCES BAN ON DUCKING, TOO
Also Sets Clear Ruling on Violation of Mid-Week Public Dance Regulation
But whether the announcements grow stale or not the orchestra with its same leaders has something new; it is always new. Perhaps the same symphony is played this year that was played last year or two years ago. But after hearing it the second time one wants to hear it again. The symphony always presents something that was lost the time before. No one catches everything at the first hearing.
"Students should know that ducking as well as paddling is prohibited," said Professor Patterson. The regulation adopted by the Senate specifies:
This is the eleventh annual spring tour of the Minnesota orchestra. The orchestra leaves Minnesota early in the spring after giving several concerts there and tours the United States, particularly the western part. It also makes a trip of different cities in the fall.
Several references, in the Daily Kansas, to ducking in Potter Lake as a substitute for paddling in enforcing the freshmen cap rule, caused Prof. D. L. Patterson, chairman of the University Senate disciplinary committee to issue a warning this morning.
"All hazing including paddling and any other form of violence used to enforce student regulations is forbidden."
The Rock-Chalk-Jayhawk Society, an organization of freshmen men and women, will give two one-act comedy shows on Friday, May 3 and "Billa" and "Aroused at Last," in the Green Hall theater Wednesday, May 2. Tryouts for these plays have been held, and the cast is now working hard in the direction of Susan McDonald, C.177.
There is another possible misunderstanding which members of the disciplinary committee want to have prevented. This in regard to the punishment meted out to ten students who attended a public mid-week dance. The group was forced to commit of the mid-week night date rule but also of the University Senate ruling that no student can attend dances thrown open indiscriminately to the public at a fixed price. The ten students were reprimanded and forbidden to attend any more dances. This has been confirmed. Only Varsity dances, but fraternity, sorority, group dances during the present semester, Professor Patterson says.
ROCK-CHALK-JAYHAWKS
TO GIVE TWO PLAYS SOON
These plays are being given in order that more freshmen may have an opportunity to do dramatic work. The rest of the cast will be charged to these performances.
GOVERNOR CAPPER APPOINTS
PROF, B. F. MOORE DELEGATE
Prof. B. F. Moore, of the department of political science, has been appointed by Governor Capper one of the delegates from Kansas to the an- diversity and american Academy of Political and Social Sciences to be held in Philadelphia next week.
The assembly is composed of two delegates from each state and is held for the purpose of discussing national politics and social problems. War memorials, public initiatives, subjects probably will be the topics of discussion at this meeting.
WAR TAKES 11 BANDMEN
But McCanles Will Try To Reorganize It for the Spring Concert in May
Eleven men of the University Band have enlisted in the National Guard, and J. C. McCamles, director, is working hard to rearrange his band for the concert to be given early in May. Three clarinet, two trombone, four alto, and two cornet players have gone. It will be necessary to come back with the band if the band. The places the first will be filled up by the second man
Four of the men have joined the First Regiment Band; one, the signal corps in Kansas City; one the engineering corps in Topeka; one, Company M; one, Company H; one, the hospital corps; one, and one, Battery B.
"I am neither encouraging nor discouraging the enlisting of band men," said Mr. McCanles. "I tell them if they deem it their immediate duty to enlist, do so; otherwise, wait until the close of the school year."
WILL DEFINE OUR "BIT"
Chancellor Has Called Special Convocation to Tell of K. U.'s Part in World War
Chancellor Frank Strong will speak at the special convocation in Fraser Chapel tomorrow morning at 10:10clock on "The University and the War." The convocation is being held the next of next Friday because the Chancellor is the students should understand the position * K. U., in the world war.
Doctor Strong will discuss the question of students enlisting in the regular army and in the national guard. The part which the University men and women should take in the campaign to save and also in the raising of more food products will be explained.
Whether or not there should be an uncalled for exodus of students from the school will be brought up by the collage, and, also, just how much work the student will do in business. The Chancellor probably will discuss the amount of military work each student should do here while in the University. The military training athletics here probably will be mentioned in the Chancellor's talk.
GRADE SCHOOLS WILL HELP
Rural Schools Give Credit to Those who Do Their Bite on the
Farm
He—Rather, a promising career.
Following the example of the schools of higher education in Kansas, the state board of education yesterday recommended in grade and rural schools of the state who stop school to go to work on the farm. To secure this credit it will be necessary for the student to have a high grade at the time of leaving school.
This will make it possible for boys in the higher grades of the rural schools and those who live in the country and attend city schools to obtain full credit for the year's work in school if they find that it is necessary to leave to help with the farm work. The students of the state of all ranks are now free to help with the campaign to increase the food supply.
GRADUATE MAGAZINE OUT
April Number Contains Article On Women's Vocations by Helen R. Hopnes
"Vocational Guidance for Women"
is the subject of the leading article in the April number of the Graduate M. Miss Helen. Hoopes has discussed the problems and opportunities of college women in vocational life. She gives valuable information concerning the different collegiate bureaus United States. One of these bureaus is the University most, is in Kansas City.
In this issue of the magazine also appears a short article by Carolyn McNutt, entitled "The Library in Two Tenses," which tells the history of Spooner Library and many quaint anecdotes connected with the place.
She- I've been engaged more than weny times.
"Someone Always Takes the Joy—"
RUSH TO BUY TICKETS MAY FETE TO PRESENT FOR ANNUAL SOPH HOP SCENES OF ALL AGES
Everything in Readiness
Spring Party Tomorrow
Night—Starts at 7:15
Dozens of soldier boys who expected to be called to the colors before this are now making eleventh hour dates for the annual Soph Hop coming tomorrow night. Not only the soldier boys but others also who expected the Hop to be called off are joining the grand rush for tickets. "If holding tickets, I am worse than holding back students who are in a hurry to get tickets, I am a pacifist," says Frank Gage, official salesman of the Hop.
Everything is in readiness for the opening. The cast for the farce is impatiently waiting for their "first night." The opening act of this will be the world famed Hula Chorus, featuring Lucille Elmore and a supporting chorus, in the latest "shredded wheat" songs.
Following the chorus comes Darrel Markley, direct from the Muehleb in Kansas City. His number will consist of several late songs, now being featured in the city. He will be accompanied by a full orchestra.
In the receiving line will be Chanceller and Mrs. Strong, Mrs. Eustace Brown, Mrs. F. D. Tharpe, Miss Katherine Fogarty and Mr. Frank Gage. The dancing will start promptly at eight o'clock and continue till two. Resellers will be served during the 3-4, 7-8 dances and mission that comes after the eighth dance. Dancers will be served at quartet tables.
O. H. Burns, of the department o public speaking, leaves tonight for Des Moines where he will represent the department here in the organization of a Missouri Vally Oratorical Association. An oratorical contest will be held, but Kansas will have no contest at this time.
The third act will feature the "great and only" Marie Buchanan—herself, in a series of whirlwind songs. The farce will close with the "Kansas" songs written by Frank Gage and sung by Darrel Markley and chorus. The farce will take place on the musicians' stand on the main dancing floor. The downstairs floor has been turned into a huge dining room where the hungry dancers will be served.
"Tickets have been good to the last few days," said Frank Gage, this morning. "It looked bad for a while and I began to doubt if the party would pay expenses, but now its success is assured. It now looks as if the Red Cross will receive a considerable amount from the proceeds."
The big squeeze of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity is visiting the local chapter. Of course, he is the national treasurer and high annotated keeper of the Fraternity, wherefore of Dan G. Swanell's bigness. He weighs almost 300 pounds.
Burns Goes to Des Moines
Mothers' Day to be Held in Connection With May Day Festivities
The May Fete, the annual attraction given this year by the W. Y. C. A., will be held on McCook Field May 1. The fete will be in the form of pages, each department of the University presenting characters to portray the most interesting part of that department.
Characters from all lands and of all ages will parade in the pages in the Fete. 1700 B. C. is the farthest back in years that will be represented, other parts of the parade will represent those children. On the present day. The characters will parade around the track twice after which a May pole dance will be given by the gymnasium classes. Following this dance, the May Queen, Grace will be crowned by members of the Toltec organization for women. The Alma Mater, Evelyn Strong, will then take the reviewing stand and the parade will pass before her. Small plays, pageants, and tableaus will be presented before the Alma Mater and students from the center of McCook.
Mothers' Day, usually the first Sunday in May, will be observed by the University Tuesday, May 1, in connection with the May Fete. Mothers of all students will be invited to come especially for the day.
The greater part of the proceeds of the May Fete will be given to the Y. M. C. A., for relief in the prison camps, and to the Red Cross Association.
Open house will be held for the mothers by all fraternity and sorority houses. Already plans are being made to entertain them.
The summer course in geology, involving a trip through western Kansas and Colorado, has been cancelled. The proposed course had been called off because several of the men who signed up for the trip have withdrawn from school to return to the college; three others belong to Company M.
GEOLOGY TRIP SCHEDULED
FOR THE COMMUNITY IS CANCELLED
Owing to the uncertainty of the times it seemed advisable, after consulting with Dean Kelly, director of the course, he gave the course for this Summer Session.
Pharmics Will Celebrate
the student. The students of pharmacy will celebrate Daddy Save Day as usual this year, but as yet they have not decided on the date. War plans have super-seded nearly all other activities, but the pharmacies will not discard their celebration in honor of Dean Sayne, though perhaps the affair may be somewhat simpler this year. Definite plans will be announced later.
The Weather
Showers and cooler tonight. Friday fair, cooler in east portion and warmer in west portion.
PROF, W. F. HAYNES TO JOIN
MILITARY TRAINING CAMP
W. P. Haynes, assistant professor in mineralogy, will go to Plattsburgh, New York, June 1, to take up military training in the camp there. This is strictly a military training camp and the work opens early in June.
In commenting on the work in military training offered here in the University, Mr. Haynes says some very practical and beneficial work is being given, and that it is a rare opportunity, for the young men of the University, to be in a position to receive such valuable training.
Plain Tales from the Hill
A freshman rhetoric class was told to go to the library and read some of the poetry of Job. Well, one fresh walked up boldly to the counter in Spooner and asked for some of the minor works of that writer.
After an effort to find the desired books, the clerk came back with the information that "perhaps that book was then added to the collection of poetry."
"Mrs. Brown is out of town," was the girls who called at her office today,
And the freshman was happy, for he didn't like to read poetry. Any-that fellow Job must not be much a poet or he would be better known."
Each girl heaved a sigh of relief and on inquiring when the Adviser of Women would return was told that she had returned Monday as she was taking a vacation.
No one now can say that the women of the University have an indifferent attitude towards the present economical crisis. A great many have been known to actually sacrifice that which is most dear to their hearts. Pauline Hancock has curled the economy is gas. No, she hasn't curled her hair since war was declared.
And each girl wondered if she had been the cause of any extra worry to Mrs.
A Kansas reporter called at the economics office this morning and made a brief inquiry for news when a staffer called out, "YEs. I have some news."
G. C. Shaad, professor of electrical engineering, has introduced a new style of collar to electrical students, and it will become part of the structure is that of cotton bandage cloth.
The inspiration for the new fashion came to Professor Shaad because he had a boil on the back of his neck.
"And she certainly did need it too," and the secretary "this spring has been so good."
An individual wearing the loudest cap yet seen in Lawrence, a bright yellow and black plaid, succeeded in convincing the susceptible maidens at the different sorority houses, last Tuesday, that he had the only original dry cleaner ever invented. At one point he sold about twelve dollars worth.
NEED WOMEN JOURNALISTS
"What is it?" asked the reporter.
"Just say that Howard Fleeson is flunking a quiz in economics this morning."
The girls went to any extreme in getting the money, when such an opportunity was offered. At one house they bought a suit and sure to always have clean white gloves. As soon as the man had left, excited groups could be seen rubbing fronds on shoes or gloves only if their greatest spots as "constant at the stars."
value of Woman's Opinion in News papers Greatly Enhanced by Suffrage, Savs Mrs. Hoch
And the queer thing about it was that "the mean old thing" said he was working his way through the University of Missouri.
"Opportunities for women in journalism are increasing," said Mrs. Homer Hoch, of the Marion Record, in a special lecture to the women of the media on Thursday afternoon. "The coming of suffrage has undoubtedly helped to bring this about. Women read papers now because they are more interested in their affairs and attach importance to a women's work through the columns of a newspaper."
MUST GIVE EVIDENCE OF WORK FOR CREDITS
"In choosing your work, do not despise the country newspaper. It gives an opportunity for every kind of newspaper writing. It also creates a sense of ownership over one's town, since every one knows who writes the news in the paper."
Mrs. Hoch told of her department, the "Woman's Corner," on the Marion Record. This includes social and club notes, recipes, and other news of interest to women, and a paragraph column.
The College will give its annual spring party Monday, April 50. A military program, decorations, and refreshments will feature the party.
Faculty Shuts Down on Students Who Withdraw Without Proof of Good Faith
MAY HAVE TO RE-ENROLL
Will Have to Make Up Back Work if They Do Not Work on the Farm
Students who have withdrawn from several hours work to take one or more of the special courses offered in them, and training in the School of Engineering, will themselves selfs in hot water if they do not comply with the rulings decided upon by the Chancellor and his Cabinet yesterday at a special meeting called to question of granting credit to students who are taking the special training.
The new regulations drawn up by the Chancellor and his cabinet are the first to be made regarding withdrawals and the granting of credits, and during the past few weeks withdrawals and credits granted on the slightest pretense of extra work. All of those who have withdrawn from work will either be compelled to take all of the special work offered and make application to the examination for the Reserve Corps, or to re-employ in the job without than for freshman gymnasium will be granted for the drill work alone.
In the future all withdrawals will be granted only under specific conditions, and it will be necessary to show more evidence of work to be done to get withdrawn. Before credits will be necessary to show that the work on which the student has been withdraw has actually been done.
This action by the Chancellor's cabinet is final, since the University Senate granted it authority to take definite action. The rules as passed by the cabinet are as follows: 1. Work on the form
Students who wish to withdraw for work on the farm will be given credit for courses in which they are now going passive work provided they give satisfactory evidence that they have completed the natural pursuits from the time of withdrawal through the summer to about September first. 2. Special cases.
In special cases the deam of a school may excuse a student for the remain-ance.
TO CARRY ON CAREFUL SURVEY OF LAWRENCE
All students who have agreed to help on Saturday morning in the Red Cross survey of Lawrence will report at 4:30 o'clock Friday afternoon in Room 208 Administration Building.
Want Every Student to Help Find What We Could Do for Country
Every student in the University is being urged by Red Cross workers to help in the huge Red Cross survey of Lawrence Saturday morning. The survey is not to get members for the Red Cross, but to get a line on the amount of relief work Lawrence can have with huge military campaign. This will be important to the economic survey being conducted by the government in all states.
Prof. J. N. Van der Vries emphasized the fact this morning that this is not a haphazard campaign, but is one of many that are being conducted on systematic basis in every state in the Union. The Red Cross work is in support of President Wilson's plan of preparing for the last two years to get a line on all the resources of the country so they could be used in time of an emergency.
For the last three years almost all the supply of bandages and gaze has been sent out of the country. The survey will show how much work each citizen or student can do in making bandages or other supplies needed on the front. Not only will this sort of work be done but a thorough survey of needy families and their condition will be made.
If enough students do not enlist for this survey work, Company M has signified its intention to aid in any way that it can. However, the committee in charge of the survey hopes they will not be forced to ask the men who will have to go to the front to go to the citizens of the city asking them to contribute bandages for their use if they are wounded in battle.