THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Vol. XXIII
Tryouts for Cast in Musical Comedy Will Be Wednesday
Characters for W. S. G. A Play Should Be Able to Sing and Dance
Additional tryouts for places in the cast of "Wango-Pango," the annual W. S. G. A. musical comedy, will be held this Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 in the assembly room of the engineering building. Although the play will not be given until March 29 and 30, it is necessary to have tryouts now in the case before the greece leave on their trips, according to the director.
Any who did not try out for "The Little Mandarin" may now try for a speaking part or for a place in the chorus of "Wango-Panga." Leading parts to be filled in the new production are as follows: Kadowai, a priory of the Wango-Panga school, complexioned, vivacious and unimprovised; she will have two vocal sols. King Mumbo-Jumba, the dark of Kadowai, likewise dark of skin; he will have one harpine solo. Tum-Tum, his prime minister, is a large man with a huge, slightly chise, individual with a good speaking voice is needed for it.
Various Characters Needed
Varied Character Needs
Michael Chandler needs members, and have two duets to sing, as well as some acting. Tom, Dick and Harry, the three jolly trios, must be able to dance, sing and act. The roles are colorful, playful, role, and must have a solo tone voice; good stage appearance, and acting ability. The Colonel, and the Captain are two rather elderly men, with good stage presence and singing voices.
Parts Open for Dancers
Mrs. Trot, the wife of the Colonel,
is a good-natured middle-aged lady,
and carries quite a character part.
Mrs. Cavendish, also elderly, is
a caty and prudish individual.
Sad and Per, about twenty years of age,
carry the minor bards' of the show
and must be capable of singing duets,
dancing to tunes, or playing "James's boy" but will a little
manuscript he must be able to take
solo parts, and play his own accom-
paniment on the piano.
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Besides these leading sides, sole dancers and singers are needed for chorus leads and in ballet work. There are also a few minor calls calling for definite characters but no dancing or singing ability.
Glee Club Fund Increases
"In so far as it is possible, everyone in the cast of 'The Little Mandarin' will be used in "Wango-Pang," said Dick Matthews, director. "But I want to offer you a larger and include a greater variety of talent, it is necessary to have further troubles. Anyone who has any desire to be in the show should not hesitate to try out, particularly if they have any additional talent for any of the work."
All costumes and stage sets have been designed, and indications are that "Wangs-Pango" will be the most elaborate and expensive production ever offered by the University of Reno. Actual work the production will begin March 8.
New York Varsities Net $500
Concert to Be Feb. 25
The two dames given over the work end for the benefit of the New York Glee Club fund netted more than $500,000 in charge of the campaign, said today.
The "Give Clue Glue" given last night at F. A. U. hall was attended by a record crowd. The management of the hall demanded that guests were given by Ice's and Wiedenmann's. The manager of the "Sun Dodgers," Harvey F. Dyer, handed back the check that was given them to pay for the music furnished for the party, saying that they are orchestra's donation to the campground.
For the balance of the week the activities of the campaign workers will center about the mid-week, but Mr. Rupnack said, "We prefer this method of raising money to asking for individual donations from the students." Mr. Rupnack added:
Tickets for the concert were selling fast this morning so that it was necessary to have more printed. A table where tickets may be purchased has been established in the hull of central Administration building.
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City Commission Plans
City Commission Plans to Widen Two Streets
Two Lawrence streets are to be widened, West Savvist street from Massachusetts to Kentucky streets and South Ninth Street from Ninth street, according to resolutions passed last week at a meeting of the city commission. Both of these streets will be expanded.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, LAWRENCE, KANSAS, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1926
The project submitted to the planning commission included widening part of three streets in Lawrence; West Seventh street from Massachusetts to Kentucky街; Vermont street from Sixth to Eleventh; and New Hampshire street from Seventh to Eleventh street.
The city planning commission recommended the widening of West Seventh street as proposed by the city council. It was also recommended of Vermont street from Sixth to Ninth street, but did not recommend the widening of any portion of New Hampshire street. The recommendation was adopted by the commission.
Presentation of Play by Seniors Opposed by Class President
Vote Will Be Taken Wednesday
Last Year's Production
Unprofitable
There will be no senior play this year if the vote of the elders at the meeting Wednesday evening, in the presence of Mr. Robert McCarthy, to the writers of the officiary. The advantage of having the play has been under question since it was learned that the class of 25 last heavily on its knees did not represent Bengal president of the senior class.
The report of the memorial committee will be heard at the meeting. They have been keeping their findings on record, and they have beenided on a memorial that will be something very different from any that has been left in the years past. The other committees are ready to re-examine their findings and will give a short summary of its work.
"We are determined not to make a failure of this graduating class," he said. "We want to leave a memorial that we can be proud of in the years to come and in order to do this it may necessitate to do a more thorough interest in the okay has been decreasing, and we are almost certain to be buried."
"We are going to make the business very short in order that there may be more time for the talk by us than would normally be required of the fraternist and most interesting speakers that we will get a chance to hear this year and it is not fair to him to give him only a few minutes beween arguments on the important issues.
The meeting will start promptly at 7:29 p. m. and must be over by 8:43 since the chapel is to be used at that time.
Kansas Alumnus Honored
Carruth's Poem Set to Music by Famous Composer
Word has been received at the alumni office from Miss Katie Stevens, who wrote "Each in His Owen Tongue" by William Herbert Carruth is being set to music by Thurlow Laurie, well-known American comics.
A great deal of reflected glory has come to the University of Kansas through the works of Mr. Carruth who received both his A. B, and his A. M. from the University for 32 years. He won vice-president for several years prior to 1913 when he gave up his position as the head of the department of Germanic languages to accept a position as head of the English partment at Stanford University until named upon his death Dec. 15, 1924.
"Each in His Own Tongue," the best known of Mr. Carruth's poems, has been recognized all over the world and has been translated into a num- ber of languages before the public recently in connection with the evolution theory.
The New York K. U., alumni association is conducting a drive for the Carruth memorial to candle 85000 for the annual poetry prizes, to commilate of the following prizes: First prize, $2500; second prize, $750; and third prize, $550.
Harvard University seniors are now allowed unlimited cuts.
Former Members of K. U. Glee Club to Sing Thursday
Special Soloists Announced by T. A. Larremore for Benefit
Concert
The special solitude for the concert to be given by the Men's Glee Club Thursday evening, Feb. 28, are Prof. J. O'Connell and Prof. Independence Junior College, Independence, Kan., and Prof. N. Barstow, M. A. 24%, of the Kansas State Agricultural College, according to Prof. T. A. Larroneure, director of the
Professor Owen is a tenor solist who was a member of the glee club last year. He now teaches English at UCLA and has been the incidental solo in "The Omniprince," given by the Kansas club last spring. He was also the solist at the concert given at Columbia, Mo., last fall and the glee clubs of Kansas and Missouri.
Mr. Owen was graduated from Ottawa University before coming to the University of Kansas. While there, he was a member of the Ottawa glee club and sang the tenor solo part in the "Messiah" given two years ago.
Barstow Former Member
Professor Bartow was a member of the Kansas glee club two years ago. He is in a bass-baritone soloist, and alternated with Earl Miller in singing his solo part in Greij's *Land-Sight-ing*. In the joint concert with the Washburn glee club two years ago Professor Bartow gave the solos when the clubs sang together. He was also one of the solubs at the spring concerts in 1985 and 1994. University, he was a solub with the Washburn glee club for four years.
Howard Kubic to Play
A special number on Thursday night's program will be a piano solo "Tacota Klude" by Rubinstein, played by Howard Kubice, ka29. Kubic alternates with Raymard Lawrence an accompainant for the glee club.
Part 1
a. Fight for Peace Remember
b. How Do a Race Ever Financing Practice
and Business
Tutor Senior Tutor
Selected Proof. C. Roseen, G. M., A. 75,
Independent Junior College, Independence,
Kansas.
a. Corporate
b. Personal
c. Property
d. Donation
*solidental sale by Amy H. Lacertone
Finnio Solo, "Stiratae Knob", *Robineston*
*Mr. Howard Kubb*
Conceived by Mr. J. H. Fagate
u. The Lampy in the West - Heronia Park
a. The Lamp in the West - Duratius Parker
Connected by Mr. J, H. Fugate
b. John Pair - Arr. by Mark Andrews
claim a daylight. Boundless Latterrature.
Conducted by Mr. P. J. Stephens
NOTE: The above three numbers are those and up this card to the annual *Museum of Wildlife* in New York City, Winston, Feb. 5, 1928, and to be used in the national bird festival at New York City.
PART II
a. War Song from "The Cross of Fire"
Incidental Soly by M. A. W. Popeloy
Max Branch
O. Gill Johnson Has a Whale or a Turtle
Whale ___ Work
GLEE CLUB
Hare Island Group ___ Selected
Ron Solo Group
John P. Nairne
Harlow, M. A., Collins
a. Summer Evening ... *Arr, bg Palmgren*
Incidental voice by Mr. R. T. Wright.
b. Under our Cottage Window ... *Arr, bg*
a. Prayer of Thanksgiving *Aer* by Kerbern
h. Gair *Home* ... Dormant-Fisher
Incidental calls by Professor Owen
and Mr. Whitman
Quartet
Marissa,
Oden, Wright,
Popeje
Selectee
Sour Owl Date Changed
c. Amina Mater*
**Ex-ammers of the Gloe Club in the audience are requested to join the club on the stage for the Amina Mater.**
GLEE CLUB
Better Impression of Colors Desired; Out March 3
The next issue of the Sour Owl will appear Wednesday, March 3, instead of Friday, Feb. 26, John F, Patt, business manager, said today.
National advertisers, using back cover space in colors, are always anxious to have the college comics handling their color and advertisements.
"We decided we were not giving enough time to the printing of the cover in colors, and that to do a good job on our Puritan number it would be necessary to let each color impression have at least two days in which to settle. Our cover will be in four primary colors this time, but we are necessary for us to take more time if we are to get out a good job." Patt said.
"Editor George McGuire says there is still a day and a half to get in editorial copy for the Owl, but we should have any further stories or jokes by Wednesday night at the latest," he said.
Chicago, Feb. 23—Wilson and Company, one of the nation's largest meat packing concerns was released from receivership today and sold to a group of Chicago bankers at a price of $23,150,000.
Wire Flames United Press
--it was presented to the department
Redding, Calif., Feb. 23—California's volcanic safety zone burst forth in a mild eruption this morning. No eruptions have occurred since the base of the volcano, but from a point some fifty miles in aerial lines, the outburst did not seem to be of a serious nature. Plumes of dark smoke over the peaks, but not to a great altitude.
Houston, Tex., Feb. 25—The cotton exchange was in a turbulent here today following the announcement of Anderson firm in the world, that it had resigned membership in the local exchange. Additional conflict was caused by the department of agriculture in Houston to request regard to the classification of cotton.
Washington, Feb. 23—Commissioner Bert E. Harvey of the United States shipping board today sent his remarks to President Obama that it is become effective March 1.
American Association of University Women to Entertain Seniors
Society Fosters and Provides Scholarships for Students
All senior women of the University will be guests of the K. U. chapter of the American Association of University Women, at the Allen Center in Boston; Mrs. Allen Crafton will read a play, as a part of the program. The exact date, or place of meeting has not been definite because of the lack of information. Mr. Green, president of the local chapter.
Membership in the Association is open to any graduate of an accredited university granting degrees.
Association factors and provides a large number of scholarships for undergraduate women in colleges and encourages international relationships among university women, especially among the university women of the 17 countries formerly under the rule of University Women. This is done by exchange of professors and fellows and by a biennial international convention.
The officers of the University of Kansas chapter are: President, Mrs F. P. O'Brien; vice-president, Miss Alice Winston; secretary, Mary Harriett Stevenson; treasurer, Mrs Ace and The Association has 115 members.
Each year, according to Mrs. O'Brien, they attempt to bring to the University some special entertainment. This year they are bringing Charles Cary, a former pastor, and weighs, who will present two of his plays, Feb. 24.
Club Holds National Night
"American Night," the second of this year's program of national nights of the Compositionals, will be held at the program will be in the hands of the American members of the club, assisted by outfit talent, according to Henson.
Cosmopolitans to Give Program of American Culture
"It is planned to illustrate three aspects of American culture, namely the Negro, the Indian and the white American," Humor said. A part of his book, "The Development of the United States through its popular songs," Prof. C. S. Skilton, professor of organ, will introduce the songs of each historical period with a brief talk. Helen Marczak will be the new head of the School of Religion, will speak on "America's Distinctive Contribution to the World."
An oil portrait of Horace Greecko has been hung in the news room of the department of journalism. The portrait was made by Alfred Houghton Clark of Kansas City, formerly head of the drawing and painting department here, from a sketch he drew at his home that lifetime size and is very characteristic of the famous journalist. It was painted for the University Daily Kansan by white
Portrait Given to Department
Dean P.F.Walker Discusses Types of Local Industry
School of Business Meet in Second Convocation of Year This Morning
"What types of industry may, with judgment, be successful in a given locality," was the theme of the talk given by Dean, P. F. Walker of the School of Engineering at the six-week school on Tuesday morning of the School of Business this morning.
Dan Walker completed an industrial survey soon after the war which came out in bulletin form under the title of "An Industrial Survey of Cifter of Medium Size." In making any industrial survey of this sort he explained the necessity of taking a specific section and considering all its details. The results would include a detailed analysis of the amount of capital invented, the interest return from the investment profit, and so on." he said.
"It is projecting into the future that the aim of an engineer and it is toward this which the whole thing points," he said. "It will for this reason be applied to sections which cannot be applied to sections in different parts of the country."
Commerce Starts Cities
"Concourse is the initial impulse that started cities," said Dean Walker, "and to this there are few exceptions, possibly Pittsburgh and Birmingham, in the building up of this concession, he explained, such as favorable locations on navigable rivers in the early days and later with the building of railroads, often then sprang up where two twin lines cross each other.
"After a city has once started it owes its development principally to transportation," he said.
"industries must be successful in order to be desirable," he continued, "and industries poorly situated have落后 abilities rather than assets to a community. A survey that I did with the GIMP software is necessary in industry, it is the key to the advancement to a perfect industrial system."
Few Products Have Big Market
In speaking of the Missouri river project and the industrial development of this section of the country he pointed out that the market for this immediate territory, "the market prescribes our ability to produce," he said.
"They are a few products that look to the entire United States for a market," he said. "Generally in this case the transportation of raw materials plays a very small part. It is made up from what the product can be most economically marketed."
Stars and Stripes Bow
The red flag of Boksviem flew today from the top of the official University flagpole in pieces of the American flag. As to who ran up the red flag University officials were at a loss to know.
in addition to putting up the red flag, the persons who did the work out the rope and pulled it to the top of the flagpole in such a way that the flag could not easily be taken down. According to word given out this morning at the office of the building and said to me that the red flag was put up some time Monday night's. The American flag, that had flown in commemoration of Washington's birthday, was taken down at the usual time last evening.
Edith Wynne Matthison Plays in "The Admiral"
The Charles Rum Kennedy players will present "The Admiral" under the anapiess of the American Association of University Women at the Lawrence Memorial High School Wednesday night. Feb. 24.
"The Admiral" is a comedy of purpose in five acts, conveying through the picturesque and affirms happiness the significance of our own day. Queen Gabriella of Spain, Rocastille, Cristopher Columbus, are the figures.
Prof. W. S. Johnson, of the department of English of the University of Kansas, and of Edith Wymuth Mattson, "She is a very superior actress with a fine stage presence and a beautiful speaking voice."
Republicans Protest at Agitation of Trust Cas
(United Press)
Washington, D.C. - Senate Republican members are up in arms over what they consider a Democratic attempt to enabrage, if not to force retaliation, of Secretary of Treasury Melton, and Attorney General Sergent, for upturning the aluminum "trust" issued by the federal agency in Reed, Iowa, Pennsylvania Republican and Goff, West Virginia Republican will lead today in the Senate, an attack on the new Robinson proposal that antitrust proceedings of the Treasury Company of New York forced a special court for prosecution.
"It would mean the renforcement of the attorney general." Campaign told the United Press, commending an effort by the Justice Department to demoralize Democratic floor leader for the adoption of a resolution requiring President Coolidge to appoint special government prosecutors against the alien company as he did in the oil scandal.
Annual Radio Program to Be Held Wednesday at Robinson Gymnasium
cature of Entertainment
Imaginary Sightseeing
Tour of K. U.
The annual radio night on which K. U. will broadcast to her album *Album of the Month*, February, Feb. 24 at 8:45 from Grossepomme gymnasium. The program will include about an hour's entertainment of music with talks and greetings from the hosts.
The feature of the program will be an imaginary sightseeing tour over the campus, conducted by Fred Elmore, secretary of the K. U. Alumni Association, and members of the alumni who are visiting in will visit their old halls once more and by talks given by the family will visit the familiar building alumni. At that time, the professor will meet Dr. F. H. Cady, professor of chemistry, who will give a short talk. The Administration building will be represented by Dr. F. W. Blitzer, professor of psychology and by Dr. M. Matthias, professor of mathematics.
At Robinson gymnastics a conversation will be held. Speakers will include Prof. H, B. Hungerford, who discuss commencement plane. Lloyd Rappenthal, who will tell of the plie club campaign, Fred Hartz, president of the university, and color landey, "Mac" $20 price bond will also play.
The progress of the Union buildings and its future appearance are also will be discussed by Prof. Goldwin Goldsmith.
Initiations Held Monday
George Beal Is Made Honorary Member of Fraternity
Initiation ceremony was held More day morning by the Pi Upland Innery for eight men, several of whom invited were present for the initiation.
Those indicated were: Holmes Bradley, Agenda; William Holmes Hawatha; Lawrence Gilbert, LawREN; Charles Swann, Wheldale; Shelby Holmes, Welicha; James Holmes, Hawatha and Ewerten Eberhart, LawREN.
After the initiation ceremonies the chapter adjourned to the dinner room where the annual initiation basket was served. Dr. William L. Burdick was a guest of the fraternity. Earl Potter, director for the athletic department and alumnae, spoke to the chaerter.
Alpha Kappa Lambda initiate 1-10 men Monday morning. George Baskin instructor in the department of architecture, was initiated into honorary membership. The services were followed by a banquet.
The initiates were: Eymond Alaughsquith, Liberty Mo; Moore, George Glanzo, Glaceo; William George, Razette Springe; George Beal, Topher Ham; Kingber, Elmo; Paul Hamm, Karias City; Clarence Laughen, Kinnon City, Mo; Calvin O. Exams, Washington; Brook L. Hawken, Topeka
The meeting of the senior class, at 7:30 Wednesday will be held in the Little Theater in Green ball, hall, on Tuesday. The class will be announced — Wifred Bergland, president.
Council Members Represent Kansas at New Orleans
Mid-Western Conference Feb. 17-20 Considered Student Problems in Discussion
The conference was held in the Round Table club in New Orleans, and representation of approximately 153,000 students were present at the discussions and meetings each day. Topics included issues of student empowerment in the minds of students in university today and included such subjects as responsibilities of student objects, morals of the campus, ownership of automobiles by students, the motor system and its successor, and the implications this decision has on universities.
Tani Embley, c.20, and Ted Sanborn, ban, 76, delegates selected by the Meach Student Council to represent Kansas at the sixth annual mid-west student conference, which was held at New Orleans, Feb. 17 to meet with students. Meach is president of the Council and Sanborn is vice president.
Bledsoe was appointed chairman of the commission on regulations during the presidency of George W. Bush, and champion of lour law volontaries at Kansas or deduction of credits and exemption from school. Sambur led them effectually to the student body.
Honor System Is Encouraged
Human System is Encouraged
Among the resolutions adopted was:
1. The use of artificial intelligence should be encouraged, but that it is insufficient, its value is too low.
2.
Extra education activities were already favored at the conference, and a resolution was adopted urging teachers to discuss students by the legislative bodies and faculty of the various schools, a banlet to carry on such activities. The ration for this action being that such activities are of real value to the students during and after school life, is the desire to create an environment and guiding situations in university, the opinion was formed that the cause for violations begins with the high school students, and place to begin corrective efforts, in with the careless actions of students, and the careless actions of nothing but punishment will incite results in later life.
Conference Is Against Pacifism
The conference passed a resolution declaring itself against any Pacificist movement, and further resolved that it would, at any time, be ready to take arms, should the country have need for each action.
A. L. Spencer, of Purdue, was elected president of the conference next year, and Lee Thompson, of Oklahoma University, is to be vice-president. The conference next year will be held in Illinois.
During the conference, the delegates were curated by organizations in New Orleans and sight-seeking tours and other means or entertainment were arranged for them. Ben Coffin (formerly president) offered on their own initiative, attested conference sessions, and returned Monday night.
Zoning Ordinance Planned
Lawrence Business Men Heart Landscape Authority
The relation of the proposed zoning ordinance to the University district is one of the features of the law which is yet to be worked out," said Professor Robert P. Aumann, a professor employed by the city of Lawrence to draw up a zoning ordinance, to a Kanaan reporter this morning. "The question will require a great deal of discussion before it can be answered to the satisfaction all concerned.
The plan as it now stands entails most of the features characterize its use. It is situated in the state with a few added features. An attempt has been made to simplify the plan as much as possible, through a coding ordinance; at best the plan has to be
Mr. Hare spoke this moon at a joint breakfast meeting of the Rotary and Lawrenner committees at which 109 Lawrence businessmen were present. He explained the proposed zoning plan in detail, illustrating his talk with large audiences.
Prof. Karl Kuesterstein, of the school of Fine Arts, gave a violin solo and a quartet from the Men's Club sang several selections.