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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOL. XXIII
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Pioneers to Meet at Annual Reunion Saturday, May 8
Solos, Songs and Address by Dr. Frank Strong to Be Included on Program
The second annual old settlers' reunion, under the auspices of the department of journalism, will be held Saturday afternoon, May 8, in the rotunda of central Administration building. The program is organized who is in charge of the program.
Last year a hundred or more settlers were present at the reunion Chancellor E. H. Lindley gave the welcoming address and told of the history made in Lawrence and the hard work settlers did in the making of this history.
Following the chancellor's talk, the pioneers in琴 joined in singing old songs such as "Song of the Kansas Immigrants" and "After the Battle Mother. The meeting then became a musical call, calling and visiting between the musicians.
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New Features in Program
This year's reunion will have a much larger program and several new features to entertain the visitors.
Former Chancellor Frank Strong will deliver the address of welcome at 2 p. m.
Nearly 250 invitations have been sent out over the country to the old settlers of Kansas inviting them to participate in the celebration since 1913. Some of the invitations were sent to both coasts as well as to distant points in the North and South.
Quantrill Survivors to Attend Doctor Mahn says that more than half of the invitations sent out have been accepted and indications point to a well-attended reunion. A number of the survivors of the Quantrill raid is to be at the meeting. They will probably have some thrilling tales to tell at the end of the meeting and all attendees to together to renew old acquaintances.
The program prepared by Miss Mahin is:
R. E. LAWRENSON
Reminiscences and renewal of old acquaintances
More Curs Nooded
Mr. A., L. G. Leen, Accompanist
University of Iowa High School Matrqet,
Ehnen High School Matrqet,
Fortress, Roland Stover,
Address:
Former Chamberlain Frank, Strong
Appointment Office Busy
High School Principals Are Here to Choose Teachers
A list of the pioneers was published last week and to this two more names are to be added. They are Mrs. Alice Learned, 739 Alabama street, and Mrs. Louise Gelsted, 832 Louisiana street.
Wilford Lutz, chairman of the transportation commission, says that there are still a few cars needed to bring the pioneers to the meeting. It will take but a few moments to carry the visitors to the Administration building and anyone wishing to help out is the transportation of the old people from Johnson at 975, immediately, so that assignments may be made by Friday.
The appointment office is very busy, taking care of the prospective senior students. During the past week representatives of 10 high school systems visited the University appointment office. They met with the teachers and more teachers for their high schools.
Work is still pressing in the office and many teachers will be employee before the end of the month.
"It is encouraging to note that no tendency toward lower salaries has occurred," said Prof. W. H. Johnson, director of the summer session, "but on the other hand, an insistent desire to receive good training experience, either by actual experience or in practice schools, is required."
Candidates who are either experienced or who have had a teacher's course with practice teaching are securing good salaries.
Undley to Speak in Minneapolis
Lindley to Speak in Minneapolis
Chancellor E. H. Lindley will speak on the University of Minnesota's College of Education of the University of Minnesota, to be held in Minneapolis tonight. His subject will be "The Spirit of the Learner." He will be accompanied by Mrs. Lindley and is scheduled for Lawrence's daily morning.
Senate Approves Credit
Senate Approves Credit of Marymount College
The University senate, on the recommendation of the committee on relations on four year colleges, votes yesterday their approval of the fresh man and sophomore courses at Mary College. The senior course to the junior and senior courses.
Estes Park Luncheon to Aid in Recruiting Men for Conference
Regional Secretary Will Discuss District's Summer Plans at Meeting
at Meeting
Definite efforts for the recruiting of a University of Kansas delegation to the Estes Park conference will be made within the next two weeks. An "Estes Park luncheon" will be given by the Y, M, C, A. Monday, May 18, when Ben Cherrington, regional necropolis administrator, will confer, will mee' with the men and present the summer plans for this region.
A quota of seventeen University men will be recruited for the delegation. Eight men have already signified their intention of attending the conference.
A joint meeting of the Y, M, C, A, and the Y, W, C, A will be held at 4:30 p. m. Tuesday, May 13, in Marvin grove north of the chemistry building. Discussion groups will be conducted.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, LAWRENCE, KANSAS, THURSDAY, MAY 6, 1926
Moyne Rice, c'27, will lead the group discussion group speaking Marjary Day, c'26, has charge of the group discussing educational systems and Ted Shultz has charge of the group discussing "men and women." The group meeting the meeting be to interest students in the Esker park conference.
Six Educators Have Been Added for 10-Week Term
Summer Faculty Larger
Six educators from other universities have been added to the faculty for the summer session of the University, according to Prof. William H. Johnson, director of the summer session. The men are Eugene A. Bishop, Ph.D., professor of education; Ejian H. EiH, LL.B, B, professor of law, University of Texas; Vadlein Levin, Ph.D., Harvard University; George McLeher, A.M., assistant superintendent of schools and director of research, Kansas City, Mo.; Edmund Morris Morton, Ph.D., professor of University; and Mehran K. Thompson, Ph.D., professor of philosophy and psychology, Baker University.
"There are several new courses which are being offered in the School of Fine Arts and in the School of Education, but of course the summer session can never attain the magnitude of the regular session," said Professor Johnson. "We are expecting an increase in our students this summer, which is larger than the number who attended last year," said Professor Johnson.
The first term, lasting six weeks,
will begin on Monday, June 7, and will
close on July 17, while the second
term, lasting nine weeks, will begin
July 19 and close August 13.
The maximum number of hours which is it possible to make in the two summer sessions is six hours in the fall and eight in the winter. In order to enroll in the maximum number of hours a student's grades must be entirely satisfactory.
The instructional staff will be composed of 117, and the administrative committee of nine, all except six of the members of the regular University staff.
To provide time for the self- University concession on Friday morning, May 7, the class will be arranged as follows.
1st bour classes, 8:30-9:55
2nd bour classes, 9:15-11:45
3rd bour classes, 11:09-13:45
4th bour classes, 11:45-12:30
E. H. Lindley
Carruth Memorial Drive Takes Form as $705 Is Given
Edith Snow of New York Is Publicity Manager of Committee in Charge
A drive with $5,000 as its goal for a Carruth memorabilia has taken definite form by the pledging of $705 by voluntary contributions, according to Edith H. Snow, fe505, of the New York Alumni Association. Miss Snow is the daughter of the former Chancellor and secretary of the memorial fund committees.
Up to the present time, no letters or pamphlets of any kind have been sent to the slummim and former slum-mam in the country. The magazine was made in a recent issue of the Graduate Magazine. The idea has never came unsoldied.
Special Letter Being Prepared
The idea of a Carruth memorial was introduced April 20, 1925, by Shea, who was the president of New york alumni chapter. The committee to take charge was appointed as follows: John Shea, chairman; Edith H. Snow, secretary and public manager; E. W. Murray, Florence Finch Kelley, Student and Hill Springer, and Carl L. Cannon.
A special letter to alumni and former students is being prepared and will be mailled within a short time. A list of names is as follows: Walter W. Davis, Fried H. Wood, Kate Stephens, Jesse V. Pierior, Florence Finch Kelly, John Shen, Edith H. Snow, Carl Cannon, William W. Marie Sealy, all of New York City.
Contributors Are Named
Mrs. Irving Hill, L. N. Flint, E. H.
Lindsey Robert Randall R. Hill
Rockee Thompson, Thomas
all of Lawrence, Dr. E. E. Slosson,
Dr. Verron L. Kellogg, and
F. C; Schrader of Washington, D. G;
C: Getrude Hill Springer, of Forrest
E. H.; Arthur L. Corbin,
New Haven, Cen.
Eleanor Carothers, Philadelphia
M. Carl Pleasant, Tulsa, Oka; J.A.
Wickersham, Terre Haine, Ind; M:
B. D. Bennett, Ottawa; Miss Jennie
Suttilf, Stanford University, Calif.
Mrs. Clara Bosworth Castle, Belmont,
William Glened, St. Louis, Mo.
Mrs. Joe Boyle Morche, Charlenc-
VA, Va.
Poetry Award to Be Form
The memorial will be in the form of a book. The nature is as yet indefinite. If the goal of $5,000 is reached, it is to be invested so as to yield an annuity of about $300. This will then probably be divided into a first prize of $75 and a second prize of $50.
The surplus will be reinvested. It is expected that any undergraduate student who has completed the course will be able to enter manuscripts for the award. Full details will be announced after the drive for funds is completed and the amount of the subscriptions received.
Sachem Alumni Invited
Dr. Frank Strong, former Chancellor of the University, will be master teacher for Rock Chalk Club pile tomorrow night. Miss Hannah Oliver will do the unveiling. Letters of invitation have been sent to alumni of Sichem, including W. Y. Sichem and Dr. John.
According to Stanley Packard, president of the freshman class, all freshmen are expected to wear their caps Friday night, and wear them until the end of school under the condition that freshmen attend the freshman executive committee.
The announcement of new Sachem members will follow and be a part of the program entirely separate from the stone laying ceremony.
A core to the proposed Rock Chalk pile will be formed of stones from the rock face, which is the stone and another large stone, the significance of which is to be explained by Merle Smith, will be added to the description of the ceremonies will be held on the long slope north of the Administration building. They will begin at 7
Rock Chalk Pile to Ee Unveiled Tomorrow Night
Kappa 291 will hold a regular business meeting today at the First Method church at 7 p. m. Initiation and Mother's day play at 7:30.
Washington, May 5—The condition of Mrs. Florence Capper is very grave, it was said today at the office of Senator Capper. During the last week the senator has been sleeping here and spending the days with his wife who is seriously ill from a major illness. So when Mrs. Capper appeared to be resting easier, but her condition generally remained critical, it was announced.
Wire Flashes United Press
London, May 5. — Shapurji Sakulneva, the British Communist member of parliament, was imprisoned today for street crimes and was sentenced to street court charged with making sedious utterances in a speech laft Sunday. He was ordered to provide his wife and children as much time. He said he could not find sureties and was locked up. Sakulneva is an Indian of a good family. He says he should be exposed to espouse the Communist cause.
Robotown, Texas, May 5.--With business establishments and residences flooded, highways washed out and roads closed, Robotown today reckoned with thousands of dollars of damage as the result of a severe cloudburst yesterday when fire crews battled several seven hours. Half of the population had fed to higher ground when the water rose to three feet in residential districts. Today Robotown was withdrawn.
New Student Council to Co-operate With Sachems on Tradition
New Committees Appointed to President Petersen at First Meeting
The first meeting of the newly elected Men's Student Council was held last night in Green hall at 7:30. A resolution was adopted favoring cooperation of the council with Sachem Day plans. Chalk pile and Tradition day plans.
"We have nothing to do with the wearing of freshman caps for the rest of the semester," and President Hunter said. "We wear their caps by their own choice." The following committees were appointed: Elective committee, Walter Freese, chairman; Russell Hayas and Homer Dedo; Co-operative book store committee; Jeremy Lee Lattin and Jimmie Meisner; Organization committee, Charles Embrey chairman; Russell Hayas, Victor Malory, Robert Price, Joseph Kaiser, Sherwood chairman, Lee Greene and Thomas Melennary; Joint committee on student affairs, Albert Petersen, Charles Embrey, Raymond Dobias, Michael Ferguson, Robert Patterson, Robert Patterson; Registration committee, Harold Baker, chairman; Arnold Carlson and Lewis Davidson; Tradition committee, Honore Dodo, James E. Berry, Michael Kincail; Social委员会, Herbert Pennington, chairman, John Engle and Lewis Davidson; Snow check committee, Jimmy Meisner, chairman; Robert Patterson, Robert Patterson was appointed on the Jayhawker board, Walter Freese on the county club committee, and Charles Embrey and Walter Freese or their owners.
Pharmacy Examinations Given
14 Luncheon
Installation of officers for PL Emily Thleta, a primary educational sorority, was held last night at Westminster hall at 7:39. The new officers are: President, Lyda Back; vice president, Mauree Long; corresponding secretary, Marjorie McKewley; record keeper, John Burke; record keeper of records, Margaret Hilderz; treasurer, Margaret Faust. The program called "Each in His Own Tongue" consisted of each member telling why she thought her field of work the best or worst. Plans were made to host a wisteria festival to be held May 19.
Pi Lambda Theta Initiates
Pharmacy Examinations given in the state pharmacy are generally given yesterday in the Chemistry building, according to L. D. Havenhill, dean of the School of Pharmacy. A total of 85 are taking the examinations, about 50 of whom have had the examination as a maacist and the remainder for assistant pharmacist. This is the largest number of applicants to have ever taken the examination in Lawrence. The examinations are given four times a year in different cities of the state.
Volleys of Stones Bring First Death of British Strike
One Man Killed When But Is Wrecked in London Riot; Another Near Death
(United Press)
London, May 5. — The first death resulting from general strikes and disorders in Britain occurred today near the Elephant and Castle public house where a man killed himself at last control of his vehicle during a barrage of stones from strikes.
One man was killed and another person involved in the accident was resuscitated. The man was part of a series of disturbances which began early this morning with the seizure and burning of a passenger bus. A car had breaking bus plunged into a wagon.
Both Sides Confident
The British Chamber of Commerce informed the United Press today that the country was suffering a daily strike loss of $12,500,000 but this figure is down to report to reprise. More nor catalegic loss most unacceptable to estimate.
Almost certainly only with this fatal occurrence, labor and the government bound confident communiques regarding the progress of the strike would not be heard. London hospitals at the same time announced that owing to strike difficulties they would be unable to treat a number of patients further notice.
Downing Street Closed
The Thames River police
reserve ordered all reserves to
report for duty today, and in Whitehall,
Downing street was closed to the
The third day of the strike found the struggle hardening into a contest of the British government with the peace efforts temporarily submerged. Both sides hammered away with their slogans, "Fight to a Finish."
Labor tightened its grid on London today when taxi drivers joined
the general walkout that has already crippled transportation facilities. All cabs but a few were idle today thereby canceling the suburban train trip to Paris. The French government announced today that all lines in London would be operating before night.
Violence is showy gaining momentum in some of the larger urban centers. London workers launched a campaign to stop the operation of non-union buses.
"Negotiations must be resumed in a free and honorable manner," said the trade union officials.
A church council spokesman told newspaper men that labor was still sticking a settlement but added it was "unnecessary," to "to bring about a negotiation."
Men's Glee Club to Sing on Baccalaureate Sunday
The University Men's Glee Club will give its second annual commencement concert Sunday afternoon, June 24th as part of the commencement ceremony.
The program has been arranged by the alumni association, and will be given under the direction of Prof. T. W. Prairie. Practices are being held to memorize songs for this occasion and an entirely new program will be given.
Mancuso Passes Hodges Case
(United States)
New York, May 6.—The case of Alexander Hodges, Jr., former University of Kansas athlete who is accused of assaulting a man in a car durfture both two weeks ago, was brought up in the court of Judge Francis Mancuso in general sessions today. Judge Mancuso refused to hear the case because his court deals with cases where he cannot raise bail. Hodges is out on $5000 bail. The case was passed and will come up on the calendar of another department of general sessions court. Hodges appeared in court accompanied by a number of friends.
Stanford University's baseball team will sail for Japan on June 8.
New Officers Installed at Y. M. C. A. Banquet
The new officers and cabinet members of the University, Y. M. C. A. were installed at a hotel given a Wiedemann's tea room last night at 6 p.m. About forty members and heads of the association were present.
"Phil" Philippe, c26, was toaster-tail and talks were given by Dean John R. Dyer, representing the advisory council, Lucius Eckles, c27; Harold Baker, c27; and Harold Colvin, state director of Y. M. C. A. work in colleges, who discussed the use of the Internet, backroaring, the Y. W. C. A., also discussed the Eates park conference.
The installation ceremony for the new officers and cabinet members was conducted by Richard Hanson.
Journalism Students to Conduct Program at Hotel Baltimore
Talks by Different Members of Club Will Constitute Entertainment
The program committee for the meeting of the Advertising Club of Kansas City, which will be held Monday, May 10, at the Hotel Baltimore, will be in charge of about fifteen or so academic students of the University.
Word from, Kansas City indicates that K. U. alumni are who members of the club will be out in full force for the meeting.
After the lunchroom, which will be in the Francis I room of the Hotel Baltimore, the students will be taken to another building, a building of the newspaper buildings, an advertising agency, and other places of interest to advertising students.
Number by the K. U. Men's Glee Club quartet, A. C. Ogden, A. W. Popejoy, Fred W. Skarer, Ray T. Wright, "Lou Holland Chapter, Alpha Delta Sigma, the National Advertising Fraternity," Frederick McNeil.
The program:
Finding Out Whether "they Read True Story or Atlantic Monthly," George L. Carey.
"Why Should a Girl Study Advertising?" Miriam McClelland.
The Wellsworth Glass Campaign o the American Optical Company; Ellis Van Camp.
Numbers by K. U. Glee Club quartet. It is not necessary to make arrangements in advance. Any student interested will be welcome. According to the instructor, instructor in journalism, about fifteen or twenty in planned to go.
Ft. Sill to Be Summer Headquarters for Cygon
Major J, R. Cygon and Lieut. Harry F. Meyers will go to Fort Sill, Churchill, Okla., this summer for R. O. T. C. camp, June 11 to July 22. Major Cygon will be camp commander and Lieutenant Meyers will serve as a battalion officer. Service at Fort Murray will be made to the same appropriations were not enough to allow them to go to Fort Murrow, Va., in previous years.
The University of Kannan, Kannan
Agricultural College the University
of Kannan will be represented with
R. O. T., C. unita at the Fort Sill
The work of the students will consist of experimentation and practice with 75 mm, anti-aircraft guns, 75 mm, field guns and 165 mm, guns. Anti-aircraft machine guns will be designed for practice for research work.
AUTHORIZED PARTIES Fridau Man 7
Thursday, July 7
Gamma Phi Beta, house, 1 a. m.
Mu Kappa, house, 1 a. m.
Mu Phi Epsilon, eckel's, hail
Au Phi Epsilon, Ecke's hall,
n. m.
Alpha Kappa Lambda, Smith's grove 10:30
Phi Mu Alpha, house, 12 p. m.
Delta Sigma Lambda, Country Club, 12 p. m.
Professional Pan-Hellenic Council, F. A, U., 1 n, m.
Phi Delta Theta, Ecke's hull,
12 p. m.
Varsity, F. A. U., hall, 12 p. m.
Sunday, May 9
Saturday, May 9
Pi Kappa Alpha, house 12 p. m.
Alpha Kappa Pai, Holloway
hall, 12 p. m.
Sunday, May 9
Pi Upsalon, Brown Grove, 5
p. m.
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Foster Announces Names of Seniors to Be Graduated
More Than Seven Hundred Are in Class; College Ranks Highest in Number
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has the largest number of colleges for commencement with 430 students. It ranks next with 85. The others are as follows: School of Fine Arts, 76; School of Medicine, 40; School of Education, 29; School of Business, 38; School of Law, 21; School of Pharmacy, 14.
A tentative list of members of the 1928 graduating class of the University of Kansas shows 753 names. The list was announced by George O. Foster, registrar, in the anticipation of the 54th annual commencement, 5-7. In addition, about one hundred degrees will also be awarded.
This list includes the names of some students who completed their work last summer session or in the fall semester, and have already been degreeed by the faculty of the schools, and are employed elsewhere.
Some of the 753 will not receive degrees at this time but will participate in the senior class activities. Most of this group will finish the senior work during the forthcoming summer session.
More than six hundred of the graduates are from the cities of Kansas, Missouri is represented by 96 of the city of Omaha, Nebraska, home by 15; Colorado by 2; Arkansas, California, Idaho, Iowa, Minnesota, and Washington. D. C., by one encircle the Philippines by four; Haiti, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Japan, and each one.
Of the 100 counties in Kansas, 79 are represented in the graduating school. Douglas county has the largest number of graduates in June. That county has 288 seniors to be graduated from the University. Wypatick county is represented by a graduate with a county county, 19. Kansas City, Mo., leads in number of graduates among cities with 55 Kansas City, Ky., is second in Dutra and Topeka tie with 24 graduates.
Women Entertain at Tea
Senior and Graduate Students Are Honor Guests
A tea for all senior and graduate women students of the University of New York at The City College, the local chapter of the American Association of University Women in the auditorium of central Administration building. The entire program was given by a panel of faculty members.
Mrs. G, W. Bradshaw played a piano song, "The Spanish Dances," by Manuel de Fala; Mrs. Amy Larrewe sang "A Faiting Duck," by Carmer; and "To a Messenger," by LaFerge; Mrs. Alice Cordread read one act play, "Longease Lake," by President of the organization, gave an outline of the aims and purposes of the association.
A social house was held following the program. Miss Mae Gardner, E.M. E. Belles, Miss Alberta Corrine Walker were in charge of the social house program. About one hundred senior and graduate women were present.
Groening Takes Ph. D. Exam
Abe A. Grooming, graduate student took his final oral examination for the doctor of philosophy degree Thursday afternoon. Grooming is a major course in the department. He from Tabor College, Hibberson. He want to the University of Oregon for his master's degree and returned to start work at the University of Kansas. Then he has returned at interim to complete his work.
Dancing Reeital Tickets on Sale
Dancing Receipt Tickets on Sale
Tickets for the Tau Sigma dawn
gymnasium, Robinson gymnasium and at the Havenrock theater office. The recital will be given Monday, May 19 in the Beaverbrook theater under the aisles of the women's department. Members of the Women's Athletic Association and of Tau Sigma will also sell tickets. A prize of $50 is given to the woman selling the most.