THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Vol. XXIII
Dinner for Fitch to Mark Opening of Religious Week
Questionnaires to Be Use to Get Student Opinion on Discussion Subjects
"In order that students of the University may get acquainted with Dr. Albert Parker Fitch before the open session, I arranged a dinner Monday evening, Feb 15, at the University Commons," and Clyde Randall, who, with Margaret Phillips, is in charge of the dinner will be introduced to the gathering.
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Letters have been sent to representatives from all the organized student organizations and faculty members interested in this program in order that those few in attendance may take their places back to their groups to create interest.
Doctor Fitch will be heard for the first time on the campus and it is the wish of the committee that as many as possible get to know him personally during the evening, according to the instructions of the committee for Religious week.
An interesting program is being arranged. The tickets for the dinner are on sale at the business office, Y. Farrer, 405-681-2300; the and the X. M. C. A., office in Fraser.
Forums Are Held
Data to Be Collected
An interesting feature that is being carried on this week is the "Fireside forums" for all the organizations of men on the campus and is under the patronage of the Y, M, C, A. There are all places where men room to take the meaning of the Religious week and to get students' opinions of the week.
A questionnaire will be filled out by each group visited and the reports from them will be taken by Doctor Pitch. We will ask about the number of his discussions. "In this way we can collect important data to acquaint Doctor Pitch with the idea that are prevalent on our campus, and to help us work in towk with" Wickes remarked.
Racial Group Will Meet
Among the faculty men that are interested in Religious week and have offered their time to talk to the students are: Chancellor E. H. Lindley Prof. Allegra Crown, Prof. W. B. Leslie Prof. J. Daniell, Desian J. F. Ikebane, Prof. F. H. Guilb, Dr. F. M. Daason, and others from the vario departments.
"Every possible method is being used this year to make the work of a more democratic nature and not that of a few. To find a program that is attractive to the majority of students and methods of approach that one and all will be vitally interested in," Eckles said, "in the difficult problem."
Men's Section of Commission Convenes Tonight
The first meeting of the men's interacial discussion group will be held at 7:30 this evening in room 415 of Watson library. Doyker Wilkerson, who will lead the first meeting, said that plans will be made at the meeting for carrying out a detailed line of procedure for their group's work during the meeting. Wilkerson said that any man on the Hill is invited to attend the meeting.
The combined groups of both men and women will meet every Monday evening in Fraser hall.
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The plans for the interracial discussion group of the men's division provide that a different leader be chosen for each meeting. For example, one team will follow the address of W. L. Hutcheson of Wichita at the Y. M. C. A, meeting.
Delta Phi Sigma Group Furnishes Hospital Room
A room at the student hospital is being decorated by Delta Phi Sigma, Congregational women students' organization. Two years ago this organization began decorating a room which was then called the Delta Phi Sigma room and is saved for the use of women as much as possible.
This year a monogrammed pillow for the chair and a picture of a ship at sea were given for the room. Two years ago, the organization gave curtains, a washable run, a bed side lamp and dresser linen scarfs with the Delta Phi Sigma monogram embroidered on them.
Y. W. Vesper Addressed by Zoology Instructor
Miss Mary E. Larson of the department of zoology spuled Tuesday afternoon at the Y, W, vendor service which handled all the animals dealt with the comparison of people
The services were led by Margaret Brett. Miss Marie Russ led the devotional exercises and Anna Dorothy Lester brought up some business matters from her home on Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 at Henry house, "Christianity and the Race Problem" will be discussed. Thursday she will make a house there will be Bible study.
Aase George was elected to sit or the nominating committee.
There will be no vopeper services next week due to the fact that it is religious week. Dean John E. Dyer will talk at the next meeting.
Women Politicians Favor New Method in Campus Elections
Plans Would Abolish Parties Mass Meetings Approved for Primaries
A called women's political meeting was held yesterday afternoon at 4:30. Fifty representatives from all organizations represented women. The Black Domino and Women's Representative parties have both disbanded and a new form of policy and execution will be adopted to portray women's politics in the future.
At the meeting yesterday a plan was tentatively accepted as suggested by Kate Lorrain King whereby meals should be held under the auspices of the W. S. G. A. and at these meetings candidates should be nominated to serve on a prospective candidate eligible a prospective candidate must have circulated a paper and have received 51 signatures recommending her for the office.
Any number of candidates may be nominated for office but there must be a minimum of three nominated for each office. In case there are not three nominations at the time of the mass meeting, the chairperson W. S. G. A. shall appoint enough more to make up the minimum.
The executive committee yesterday recommended to do away with women's political parties in the future, and also to favor the abolishment of electioneering before the elections and at or near the polls on election day, as it was understood that tickets were also frowned upon by the majority of those in meeting.
At the regular W, S, G, A, meet which will be held tonight, tentative program for further elicence will be thoroughly discussed and officially passed upon, either negatively or affirmatively.
The W. S. G. A. council will offer an opportunity to all the women of the University to meet the presence of special teachers for this purpose.
University Art Display at Oberlin and Larned
An exhibition of work by the students in the department of design is being sent through the extension division to Oberlin and Larned. Kan This exhibition has just returned from a showing at Junction City.
Pauline Brown, bachelor of painting,
'24, is an instructor in art at the
Oberlin High School and Kemma Nose-
ter is a graduate in art at the
Larged High School.
Fraiser Leads in Equipacity Survey
A survey of classrooms and laboratories has been conducted by Halle Harris, head junior at Halle Harris, to determine the numbers of rooms and chairs in use in buildings on the campus. There are 177 classroom and laboratories, 6,098 chair rooms, 348 chair room has 36 rooms and 1198 chairs. Snow hall and cast administration building each have 21 rooms, though the latter has 353 chairs and Snow only has 3 in three rooms and 500 chairs.
Dr. Florence Sherborn of the department of home economics, left today for Manhattan, where she is to speak during the Farmer's Short Course. She will be visiting with the School Child's and tomorrow she will talk on "Fitter Families."
Delta Tau Delta announces the pliding of Max House, e29 and Kenth Stimbaus, e29 of Sabetha, Kan.
Judges to Select Best Speaker From Five Competitors
Winner to Represent K. B.
in All-Valkyrie Contest
to Be Held Here
March 19
Five orators will compete in the University Oratical contest this evening at 8 p.m. in the Little Theater in Green Hall. The winner of the competition will be the Missouri Valley Oratical contest to be held in Lawrence, March 10.
Eight orbiters represent Texas, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Kansas Agages, Washington, Missouri, Colorado will enter the context here March 19.
"The Missouri Valley Ortebral context is the only great event on the platform in which selected students from various universities appear. This year is the first time that the University of Kansas has had the opportunity to be the entertaining host for a new event to be hosted by taking first place," said Prof. E, C. Buehler in commenting on the contest.
Howard Payne, of Deita Sigma Rho will preside, and three judges will choose the winner. The judges are R. H. Richie, professor of public speaking at Ottawa University; Rev William M. Backus, pastor of Unitarian church; Lawrence; and John H. Nichon, professor of English.
Five orators have entered the contest this evening. They are: Brewster Morgan, Virgil Harris, Freeland Penny, Wayne Shaundin and Austin Van der Silce. Harris placed second in the extemporaneous speaking contest in the fall. Penney and Van der Silce are choosing Woodrow Wilson as their topic. Penney is the author of the dramatic club, and Sinclair has had forensic experience at the College of Emporia, according to Professor Bachier.
Old Fiddler to Be Guest
Journalism Students Will Join in Square Dances
An old fiddler, Rufas E. Terry of Kansas City, Kansu, will be the guest of the journalism department at a tea Feb. 14 at 3:30 p.m. In addition to his favorite tunes, he was invited to be the tue guest of the Kanan by Prof. Helen O. Mahn and L. N. Flint, head of the department, following his popularity in Kansas
Some old fashioned square dancers and the Virginia reel will be given under the direction of Dick Matthews as a part of the program.
Terry is a native of Knox county, Ill., and is one of a family of 12 children all of whom play the violin well. It is 78 years old but still possesses the vigor and enthusiasm required to call off square舞es.
Henry Ford's campaign for the return of the old-fashioned dances was responsible for the discovery of Terry and his consequent popularity.
Phi Delta Chi, professional scientific fraternity, announces the pledging of John C. Akors, Lawrence; A Buel Collins; Hutchinson, H.; H. Cooper; K. Hancock; H. Haidwick; Haviland, and C. W. Whipple, Independence, Mo.
Miss Wesson gave a talk on English and American hockey. She spoke of the difference between the English expressions, "Instead of saying hockey field in England they call it a pitch. They call their calls to their substitutes reserve; and backs, instead of 'ullacks.'" said Miss Wesson.
W. A. A. Entertains Guest
One of the most interesting features of her talk was the pictures of the last year's English Language Winter College last Thanksgiving.
W. A. a gave a tea Tuesday from 3:30 to 4:00 in honor of Miss Cynthia Wesson, president of the U. S. Field Hockey Association.
Miss Wesson was here to create an interest in hockey clubs and is especially interested in the game, so she continues the game after they are out of school and augusted the formation of hockey clubs in the different towns in which they
U. S. Field Hockey President Tells of English Game
Wire Flashes
Buenos Aires, Feb. 10.—Commander Rayman Franco, Spanish birdmen, to day successfully comprised his 6,290 mile flight from Hueva, Spain, reaching here at 12:20 p. m. He was wildly greeted by the entire city.
Hongkong, Feb. 10. The American flag was torn down at the hospital of the American Presbyterian Mission at Hairiraw island in a group of militants and Caucasian government troops attacked the mission compound today.
Geneva, Feb. 10.—German's application for membership in the League of Nations was received here today and the agreement has been signed by any reservations or conditions.
Atlanta, Feb. 10.—A resolution calling for the appointment of a committee to investigate the report that the theory of evolution is being taught in the schools was adopted by the school board last night.
Members of Faculty to Speak Thursday at Organized Houses
Centre Being Made in Plan-
for Religious Week Here
Feb. 16, 17, 18
Members of the faculty will speak to all organized fraternity houses, both social and professional, at the dinner hour Thursday, Feb. 11. This co-operative venture was determined upon by the religious week preparation committee in order that the needs of the members might be made for religious week.
Questions are being prepared y the religious week preparation committees that will also help in enforcing the policy for the opening of religious week.
Announcements of religious week will be made and short discussions will follow that will determine what the students in each course would like to see religious week necessitates for early, for the group and for the campus.
It was announced by Richard Hannon, president of the Y. M. C. A., that the regular Wednesday night host would be held this week or next.
Concert Tickets Sell Fast
A request has been made by those in charge of plans for the week that all organized groups co-operate in making the week a success by omitting any gatherings that are not immediately important.
Only Higher Priced Seats Lef for Whiteman Orchestra
All of the $1 and $1.50 seats have been sold out for the Paul Whiteman concert, but there are a number of seats still available, according to Dean D. M. Swarthout. A large number of seats have been sold to persons outside of Law-a-
Orchestra Recrises Fongliu
The University orchestra will rehearse tonight at 7:30 in Martin hall, the time has been changed from Thursday to account for the basketball game that evening. Members of the orchestra will be excused from the choral rehearsal and from special classes.
This is Whitman's second *transcontinental tour* which will include 300 concerts. Some of Whitman's most famous works he has sung but his jolly has said that his orchestra costs more in proportion to its size than any other orchestra and probably gives more pleasure to more different persons than any other orchestra.
Whiteman will leave time at the end of his program for playing popular request numbers.
Critics say that Whitman has seen a new standard for rhythmic precision and exactness which Whitman remains unacquainted with, required by constant playing together.
Three new members have been taken into the orchestra this semester: Geneva Rankin, Neodesha, French horn; Willis Noll, Saabody, clarinet; and Frank Eton, Lawrence, a former member, violin.
Orchestra Rehearses Tonight
Theta Epsilon will give a valentine party for all Baptist students and their friends on Friday evening, Feb. 12, in the parlor of the First Baptist Church, corner Eighth and Kentucky. This notice is your invitation.
Atlantic Seaboard in Path of Heavy Snow and Blizzard
Nine Deaths Attributed to Storm Up to Noon; Schooner Goes Ashore
New York, Feb. 10. The midwest- and northern Atlantic seabound was in the path of a blizzard today and heavy falls of snow brought a cloak of white over the entire district. Nine deaths have been attributed to the storm by noon. A trailwalker was killed here and another in Greenwich, Comm., two died from exposure in Flintshire. Another injury caused by blinding snow at New havens, Comm., brought death to a truck driver.
Body Found in Boston
One sailor was believed to have lost
his ship when it was driven ashore at Gloucester, Mass.
The body of an unidentified man was
found.
Snow fell throughout the morning here and in other cities of the East. In many sections huge snow banks formed on the roads to day's fall impeded transportation.
Storm Affects Kansas City
The storm was felt as far as Arkansas, but it didn't affect a temperature of the last few days vanished before a stiff breeze from the north. An overnight snow that fell in the city's 10-inch depth showed traffic in Chicago.
The eastern seabound was the hardest hit of all cities. Washington was enclosed in eight inches of snow. The underground power system of the city's street car service was hampered by the storm conditions.
Mussolini Defies Leagu
Replies to German Suggestion of Interference
Rome, Foh, B.P., Premier Mucunziol today told the senate in his reply to the speech made yesterday by the German foreign minister, Streitman. That Italy would never comment on an attack, but actively interfacing in not internal affairs.
The statement was taken as a direct challenge to the suggestion of Germany's intention of taking in the League of Nations the question of Manhattan's status and the subject of the German minority in south Tyrol.
London, Feb. 10,—A Bouwenian nationalist plot to overcome the Fascist domination in south Tyrol, especially in the Esch region, was reported in Bozen dispatches today to have been discovered by Fascist authorities.
The discovery was said to have been made in connection with the Fascist arrest of 50 Germans possessing arms and munitions in Lavarone. Other arrests are reported impending.
Meantime Rame despatches to the United Press reported patriotic demonstrations in many Italian cities, inspired by the "Beyond Brouner" spread of Munich's Saturday which accused Minister Stefano answer yesterday.
Iowa-Kansas Will Debate
K. U. Representatives Chosen:
Twelve Try Out
The debaters who will represent the University Feb. 16 in debate against Iowa were chosen yesterday afternoon. They include: Leland Barlowa, John C. McMann and Charles F. Embrey.
Twelve tried out, debating the question, Resolved: "That intercollegiate athletes should be abolished." Since split teams are to be used, one affirmative and one negative speaker will go to Iowa, and one affirmative and one negative will remain to debate the Iowa team coming to Kansas.
The debaters who will represent the University on the home floor are Linda Fincklein, Dorothy Grauer hols, and Clairene O. Sonten, after
The debtors will be given a week for preparation. The majority who tried out were for the affirmative side
William L. Iumer, e27, left yesterday to attend the fourth annual founder's day banquet of the Alpha chapter of Kappa Eta Kappa, national electrical engineering fraternity, at the University of Iowa.
Plans for Financing Glee Club Trip to Be Decided
A meeting will be held of the Survay committee at 4:30 this afternoon in the office of the chancellor, to formulate plans and methods of raising money to finance the University Mme Glec Club trip to New York.
This committee was formed immediately after the University Gleeb Club won the Missouri Valley contest which included the following persons compose the committee: Drain J. B. Dyer, Don D. M. Swarethow, Prof. T. L. Larmorra, Professor of History and Statistics Scott, Edward Killip, Paul Erikstein, Pete Welly, and Richard Mathewson.
Student Under Arrest in Connection With Oread Cafe Robbery
John E. Ayres, Pawnee Rock Held on Evidence Found in His Room
John E. Ayres, Pawnee Rock, e'unch, was arrested at 9:30 the morning by w. J. Cummings, county sheriff, on charges of burglary and carrency in connection with the robbery of the Orad cafe Monday night in which $875 in liberty bonds, cash, and real estate were stolen. He is being held by the county.
Ayres, a former employee of the Delacorte cafe, has spent much of his spare time at the Great ear cafe latterly working on a prototype. A bad check for $1 written by Ayres in Blacksburg possession now, Authorities are not dividing sources of suspicious leads to arrest until 8 p.m., last, according to Jeff Cummings.
Tools thought to have been used in the robbery, cigarettes, and boxes of candy stolen from the Oread cafe, and a slip of paper containing the combination of the safe from which the cash and bets were taken take up space on the Mississippi Muni street this morning by Sheriff Cunningham and an under-scriff.
Finger prints found on the safe of the Ordeal will be compared with those of Ayres. Experts have examined those on the safe.
Cues that may have lead to the arrest of Ayres, are tools that were stolen from the construction company working on the Union building. Checks stolen from the café may have enlightened officers. Checks written by B. Raker, Fred Alen, John Beattie, and Mia Kernan were stolen to the case was gained through the basement door, after removing its hinges.
Frieda Hempel Coming
A contract was signed yearly by wire by Dean D. M. Swartford for the recital of Frida Hemep, one of the world's greatest sopranos, in Lawnery at Robinson gymnasium Wednesday evening, March 3.
Noted Soprano to Appear in Concert March 3
Miss Hempel will appear in her famous Jennie Lind special in which she also plays the lead singer of the same songs that Jennie Lind sang over a half century ago. Miss Hempel has been the leading soprano and choir leader of the company for a number of years.
She appeared in *Lawrence four* years ago and scored such a success that there have been constant demands for her return. She will appear here as an extra attraction on the University Concert Series.
"Frieda Hempel is one of the highest prized artist on the concert stage today and by a fortunate arrangement of dates it is possible to bring her here for this evening," said Dean Swarthout.
An announcement as to seat tales will be made later.
Kansan Publishes List of New Registrations
This list will not be reprinted, and all students are advised to clip and save each section as it appears, and make a supplement to their director
Names of all new women students will appear first, followed by a complete list of men.
Beginning in today's issue, the Kanan is printing a complete list of all new students who have registered the second semester, with their telephone numbers and addresses. Approximately 450 new students have enlarge the University since the directory was laughed last semester.
Board of Regents Recommends New Head Track Coach
Dr. H. J. Huff of Grimell Chosen to Take Place of Schtademan et K. U.
Dr. H. J. Huff, director of physical education and athletics and head coach at Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa, has been recommended to the board of regents by the University but the Kansas head coach of track at the University.
Huff a Grinnell Graduate
Huff will also serve as head trainer of all athletic teams. He will succeed Kari Schedubman who has resigned from the end of the present school year.
Doctor Huff visited the campus yesterday afternoon and was interviewed by board members. The board voted later yesterday to recommend him but announcement was not made until this morning.
Bluff coached in western high schools following his graduation from UCLA in 1958. He later in 1912 and him remained there since an director and log track
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The new coach is a graduate of College of Science and in his graduate days was one of the outstanding sprinterrs of America. In 1967 he was national champion in the 150 and 220-dash sesquies and in 1988 he was a member of the United States Olympic team. Pulling a 43-meter Olympic lap, however, prevented his actual competition in the big event.
Although Grimmell is the smallest school in enrollment in the Missouri conference, Huff has produced team coaches that have made an ensemble record in and out of the state. Responsibility for admissions and hedge fund Grimmell always be strong and耐力Huff's coaching. In the national intercollege gain track meet at Chicago, the Grimmell track men times was more than
conference member.
Many Track Stars Developed Under Huff many famous track stairs were developed, some of especial prominence being Huff's first world tour, Taylor, world champion distance hurdler and also exceptional bumper jumper.
Feeling that the University of Kansas with its larger size and equipment and its well established annual sports arena, one of the major sports attractions of the Middle West influenced Doctor Huff to consider the change, it is understood. He will move his family possibly early this summer.
Chancellor Makes Statement
Chancellor E. H., Lindley gave out the following statement this morning: "Director Huff is recognized as one of the best track coaches and trainers in the Middle West. An Olympic man who was a national team at Grinnell, such as Taylor, hurler in the Olympic games, Doctor Huff will also have charge of the conditioning of the athletic teams—a field in which he is expert." He said that most highly recommended as a man, a leader, and a successful coach.
"From the University of Minnesota comes the following: 'Huff is an A-1 back coach. Final performance dependably.' From the University of Iowa: 'Huff high-class man, altogether sure to be well assured. You will be well to reserve Huff.'
"The attractive possibilities of the Kannas Delaya and the large amount of promising material for track at KU, as well as his Huff decision to surrender his directorate at Grinnell for the post as Track Coach at K. U., The Athletic Social Feels that the University is preparing for the套餐 of Doctor Huff.
"E. H. Lindley"
Reserve Officers' Ball Will Be Friday, May 21
The date of the hall to be given for the Reserve Officers Training Corps has been set for Friday, May 21. It will be held at F. A. U. hall and will be a 9-phone party. Other announcements will be made later.
The committees for the management of the party to be given by the Stabenbar and Blade, military fraternity, have been chosen and will meet Thursday, Feb. 18. No definite date for this party has been set.