THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Vol. XXIII
No. 93
Cast for Annual W.S.G.A.Musical Comedy Is Chosen
Director Announces Leads and Chorus for Show at Bowersock Dec. 7
The cast for "The Little Mandarin," the annual W. S. G. A. music comedy, has been announced by Madge Wardell, manager, and Dick Matthews, director. The comedy will be broadcast on The Clock Threepen Monday evening, D.C.
The leads will be fl.oo by Naomi MacLaren, Gilbert Caillah, Willfred Skraer, George Callahan, and Kathleen Covey. Miss MacLaren and Mr Skraer were also leads in last year's comedy.
The main chorus will be composed of both men and women. The women who were selected for the chorus are: Helen Stillman, Freda Steuben, Hazel Hemme, Esther Johnson, Ruth Wellman, Muriel Rose, Thelma Eggley, Eugy Delanoie, Marcel Cookett, Helen Wight, James Deneane John
The men chosen are: Palmer Stevens, John Terrell, Evan Roberts, Vernon Noon, Meadie Monroe, Green Williams, Addison Min, Frank Willecx.
"There are a few vacancies in the main chorus for tall men who can sing and dance," said Dick Matthews, director of this morning, "and I wish to be able to sing with them in touch either with Madge Wardell, the manager, or with me."
Matthews said that four or five little girls were also needed for the regular chorus.
Snow Checks to Cease
The regular chorus consists of Juanta Shawson, Irene Conech, Marian Morgan, Henrietta Frizier, Marie Ridings, Whistogene Lucy, Mary McKinley, Holly Hewitt, Eva House, Dorothy Walker, Mary Engle Marvel White, Josephine Klein, Carol Cutler, Marcene MacLaren, Merle Fair, Edith Maher, Betty Fidelity, David Schoen, Esther Settle, Carol Harrington, and Thera Collins.
Merchants and Students Join in Clearing-Up Effort
Because of the bad checks taken in during the time since school opened this fall, and the student credit overdue on their records, Mr. Mick's Student Council, and the W. S. G. A. have offered their fullest extent of power to the apprehension and prosecution of student offenders, who are careless in money matters.
Deepening for the first time over conditions on their books the members of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce, in conference with members and officers of the W. S. G. A. at a bounty yesterday noon talked plainly in convincing the officials of the University student governing associations that drastic measures should be taken to keep students from passing货 to students to merchant.
Relative to punishments which are impossible by virtue of law judge C. C. Stewart, practicing lawyer, and former police judge of Lawrence said that the passer of a check sufficient to suffice as evidence of deposit is from one month to six months. Checks made for more than $20, which are not backed, provide for a pentennial sentence or a $5,000 fine. Post-dated checks carry the same penalty. Merchants accepting payments of the officers of the crime and are equally punishable in the eyes of the law.
City Management Plan Increasing in Popularity
Grand Rapids, Mich., Nov. 15—The number of cities in the United States which have adopted the city-manager form of government is now 358. Controversy over the designation emphasized in the presidential address of C. Wellington Koei, city-manager of Pasadena, Calif., and president of the International City-managers' Association before the twelfth annual convention of the association
John G. Stutz of Lawrence, Kas,
executive secretary of the association,
recommended the appointment of a
committee to study plans to inaugurate an "apprentice system" whereby
means preparing for city-manager work could get practical experience in municipal administration.
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UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, LAWRENCE, KANSAS, THURSDAY, NOV. 19, 1925
Botany Club Hears Talk by Willard Crosier, c'27
Willard Croisier, c27, talked on the curriculum of higher institutions of learning at the meeting of the botany sub. Wednesday eve. ng. He compiled this information from the courses that are offered for undergraduates and graduates in all of the larger schools in the country to those who wish to continue the study of botany in other schools.
Prof. J. M. Kellogg, of the department of Architectural Design, who will lead a series of lunches, will give one of a series of talks conducted by the club on landscape gardening at the next meeting. People outside of the club who are interested
Old Timers' Reunion Starts With Student Rally Friday Night
Dinner for Board of Regents to Be Given Tonight at Masonic Temple
The program for the Homecoming reunion has been changed from time to time in order to meet the various difficulties that the committee has encountered. The Homecoming committee, under the supervision of Prof. H. G. Hungerford, have been putting long and tiresome hours in order to attend reunions in residence when the Old Grads gather one more to greet each other.
According to those in charge of the entertainment it is now up to the students to give their support in making this year's reenaction a success. The students are invited and expected to be present at the Old Timers rally to celebrate Friday at 1:30 p.m. on second floor of Robinson's gymnasium.
"Year after year the Old Grads return with the idea of visiting Fraser hall or some of the new buildings on the campus. Time goes by so fast that they are back home before they realize that they forgot to visit these buildings. Each student should take a seat in the classroom around to these various buildings," said Fred Ellsworth, secretary of the alumni association.
The program will start this afternoon at 4 o'clock when the Board of Regents meet all of the faculty. Following this they will attend the Board of Regents dinner to be held this evening. Students must be online. This dinner is open to the public.
Friday the fun will start early in the morning as Hoboy day will be celebrated all day. At 4 p.m, the annual turkey run will be staged at the stained glass window of the First prize will consist of a turkey, second a goose and third place a duck. The Missouri-Kansas Men's Glo Club concert will be held at 7:45. Friday the fun will start early in the morning by rally at 9:50 p.m, to be held on the second floor of the gymnasium.
On Saturday morning the Old Tims band will start the day at 9:30 a.m. Then at 10:00 a.m. the physical education department will give a number of demonstrations. The cross country run will be staged in the campus. G. A. Jayhawker luncheon will be held in the University Commons at 11 o'clock.
An added attraction will be the Ku Ku parade at 11:30. It will start from the campus, march down Indiana to $c_{south}$ street. From there to Massachusetts street and then to South park. After this the crowd will start for the stadium where the Tiger and Jayhawker will fight it out
Men's Glee Club to Give Concert in Lecompto
The Men's Glee Club of the University will give a concert at Lecompont tonight at 8 p.m. to the entire club of about fifty will with the men's Glee Prof. T. A. Lamar more, director. The concert is intended primarily as preparation for the Missouri-Kansan joint concert to be held tonight at 7:40 in Robinson gymnasium.
The organization of a Band “K Club is now under way. The purpose of this organization is to promote student activities in the University of Kansas and to advertise more widely the advantages this University has to offer to band men. The members of the committee is Dr. J. Moyer, $^{c8}$ and W. Bolton, $^{c6}$.
Prior to the Lecompont club the trip will sit at the dinner to be given in honor of the Kansas Board of Regents it the Masonic temple.
at the Masonic temple
World Court Poll Is Voted Support by Student Groups
Doctor Fosdick Convocation Will Offer Information as Guide in Making Decisions
The University Daily Kansan in conducting the student poll upon the question of whether or not the United States shall enter the World Court, will be supported by a support of the Men's Student Council, W. S. G. A., the Y. M. C. A., and the Y. W. C. A., Representatives of the Kansan spoke before these bodies yesterday afternoon and last night and then them the facts involved in the matter.
Each of these organizations will appoint three representatives to meet in session Saturday morning at 9:30 in the journalism building with representatives of the Kansan to form an executive committee to consider ways and means of conducting the poll and to consider suggestions in the matter from the University at large to the World Court conference at Princeton to voice the sentiment of the students of the University.
Four Propositions Offered
Four Propositions Offered
Tentative plans include an all-in-
iversity convocation in December.
The group will be a member of
Harry Emerson Foschick, will speak
on the various phases of the World
Court issue. It is probable that at
the same time the poll will be taken
by the students. Beginning next week, the Kannan will run short articles upon the four
questions to be voted upon by the students Dec. 1. Briefly, these provide
insights on how the United States in the World Court according to
the Harding-Hughes-Coledge reservations; according to the Harmony Plan, according to the Borah terms;
and for the non-participation in the
Poll Follows Discussions
The Y. M, C. A. has offered to provide speakers well informed upon the question, to talk to any group that is interested in discussing the question. All that is necessary is to call Ted Shultz and make the request.
The student poll comes at a time after a series of open forum meetings where qualified speakers has discussed various phases of the issue. The national conference will be by the New Student, a New York intercollegiate publication with which the Kansan is co-operating. The national results of the poll will be known about Dec. 18, one day after the senate decided to begin debate on the question.
No Parties Friday Night
Dances May Be Authorized for Saturday, However
Friday night, Nov. 20, is a closed night for parties, according to Agnes Husband, dean of women. Parties for the night may be authorized, however.
Old Mortar and Pestle Presented to Museum
An old brass mortar and pestle, implements of ancient pharmacy, were recently presented to the museum collection of the School of Pharmacy by Mrs. H, E. Rx of Lawrence. This is a valuable addition to the museum being the mortar being of a type used in Europe three hundred years ago.
"There has been a great deal of misunderstanding concerning the authorization of parties on next Friday, when the day will be night," said Miss Husband. "Parties are never authorized on the night of homecoming. We are authorizing parties for Saturday, though, and save companies that have taken advantage of this."
The various organizations and houses of the University will be holding their own homecoming gatherings Friday night for the alumni who are returning for the week-end. Saturday night the "Business Cycle," a variety and several fraternity parties have been authorized. The miniseries, "Thanksgiving Dance" will be in Kauai City, Mo., at the Jack-O-Lantern.
In some parts of Europe such a mortar is still used in many homes to grind spices. As much of the apparatus of early pharmacy is decidedly based on the model of Pharmas desired to link up the past with a complete collection.
The Board of Regents will visit the University for inspection on Friday. The co-operation of faculty and students is requested in maintaining the class schedules as usual. The only period to be showcised is the 11:30 class, which will be dismissed in time for a concert in October for the Missouri game. The Board of Regents will be our guests at the convention.
E. H. Lindley.
Wire Flashes
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Bombay, India, Nov. 19 - A terrific cyclone has swept south India, and according to early reports today, 800 persons are believed to have been killed and 'more than $500,000 damages caused.
Plymouth, Vt., Nov. 19—A marked improvement in the condition of Col John B. Cockidge, father of the president as compared with yesterday morning, was reported today by Dr Albert Cram, his physician.
London, Nov. 19-Queen mother Alexandra has突破 a severe heart attack and is in a critical condition an official bulletin revealed this morning.
Pathe News Will Film Gym Class Exhibition at Stadium Saturday
Local Theater Manager Present Pictures to University
The exhibition of the men and women's gymnasium class Saturday morning at the stadium will be filmed, through the courtesy of Glen Dickinson, local theater manager, who has arranged to have a Pathe news man on hand to take moving pictures of the exercises. Mr. Dickinson will turn the films over to the University to be used by the excursion team which will be shown in high schools and different places over the state.
"This is a direct answer to the people who think that too much time is spent in training them, over a thousand men and women take part in these exercises," said H. G. Alphin, head of the men's physical education, this
During the exhibition, about 10:30,
the annual Missouri valley cross-
country meet will be started. It will
finish about the close, a half hour
The exhibition will start at 10 a.m. with exercises by the women's physical education classes. They will play baseball and basketball game between two classes. Then the men's gymnasium classes will go through a short calcithea drill, after which each class will build a pyramid from building blocks. The Mr. Allphin's advanced tumbling class will give a short exhibition of tumbling. The men will then have a five minute cage-ball game. The men will go up the hill in a winding snake
This is the only Home-coming feature at that time Saturday morning. There will be no admission charge.
The Newcomers' Club held its second meeting Thursday afternoon, Nov. 19 at the house of Mrs. C. H. Ashition, 1200 Ohio street. Elli Wangenga sang a group of Indian songs accompanied by Earl Ldwenson. Mr. Lawrenson also played several selections on the piano. C. W. Johnson, the department of W. S. Johnson, the department of English were on the program committee.
Stanley Packard,
Newcomer's Club Meets
The meeting will adjourn in time for everyone to attend the mass meeting of University of Minnesota. This meeting is for men only. 5
All freshman man will meet in Robinson gymnasium tonight at 7 to discuss a master of math. A graduate from the University. The absolute cooperation of every freshman man is necessary for the success of the class.
FRESHMAN MEETING TONIGHT
President of Freshman
Honorary Society Chooses Members at Fall Election
Senior Students Honored in Becoming Pledges to Phi Beta Kappa Fraternity
The Kansas Alpha chapter of Phi Beta Kappa held its fall election at the regular council meeting Wednesdays, January 26, 2015, in the honorary organization are: John Alden, Kansas City; Mary Gear, Toups; George Leffler, Lydon; Frances Patterton, Fredonia; Jacqueline Michigan; and Anna Yun, Lawrence.
The fall election includes the students of the highest scholastic standing in the senior class of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University. The number chosen Wednesday is 123, last year there were seven; in 1232 there were five; 1922, none; 1921, four; and 1920, four.
Phi Beta Kappa, the oldest of the Greek letter fraternities and sororities, was founded at William and Mary's College, Williamsburg, Va., Dec. 5, 1776. The organization has grown rapidly establishing chapters in other cities around the United States until at the present time there are 99 active chapters.
The members of this society have gained much prominence and recognition for their work. Ten presidents of the United States, including John Quincy Adams, Theodore Roosevelt William H. Taft, Woodrow Wilson and Calvin Coolidge, have been Pii Bett Kannas.
Of the total number of men and women honored by tablets in the Hall of Fame at New York University, 4 per cent are members of this organ
The new candidates will be initiated Friday afternoon, Dec. 4, with a ceremony in central Administration building.
Alpha Kappa Delta Elects
The first departmental club to express their support of the student poll on the World Court was the Sociology Club, which voted in favor of the movement at its meeting Friday night. Nov. 13.
Honorary Sociology Fraternity Selects New Members
A paper on: "Help the Conditions of the School Child in Kansas" was read before the club by Mr. Mundo and engaged in gradual academic study.
The club consists of about thirty members.
Following the meeting of the club, Alpha Kappa Delta, honorary sociology fraternity met to elect seven new members to their ranks. No announcement of those new members will be made until the end of the term, which is the date set for initiation, according to information from Richard Hanson, president of the fraternity.
In setting down the requirements for membership in Alpha Kappa Delta he said; "We consider best grades, the personality of the applicant, and the quality of the applicant."
The number of members allowable to Alpha Kappa Delta is in direct proportion to the enrollment of the department of sociology.
Examinations for certified public accountants were held last Thursday and Friday in Dean F. T. Stockton's office of the School of Business. Students may take these tests twice anually, in the fall and in the spring
Fall C. P. A. Examination Ends for K. U. Students
The examination questions are prepared by the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, and are used by the Kansas state board of examiners, which is appointed by the governor of the state. The local committee, which is composed of Dean Stockton, Registrar George O. Foster, and H. F. Burgesterser, is in charge of the examination being given here to test the success or failure of the students.
The number of students taking these examinations in the fall is always much lower than the number in the spring, according to Dean Stockw
The campus of the Oklahoma A. & M. College is being plowed for墒筑 planting in order to make the campus more fertile and adding to the beauty of the campus.
Women's Organizations Plan Jayhawk Luncheon
Plana for the Jayhawk, unce候 which is to be given Saturday in connection with the Homecoming celebrations, were discussed at the W. A. A meeting yesterday. Junitka Kirkham, Clarabel Ealinger, Harris Kipman, Julius Salline. Klamp was appointed to have charge of the decorations.
Plans were also made for W. A. A. Health Week which will be Dec. 11. At that time there will be a concentration of the prizes, and will be poster on that day's events, with a general poster on the last day and the announcement of the prizes. The students will be posted at Dec. 5, at Lawrence's studio. All women must wear middies.
Features and Stunts Arranged for Annual Hobo Day Celebration
George Livermore to Presidie Over Kangaroo Court in Jungeland
A number of specialties have been arranged by Lloyd Youse, manager of the Hobo Day celebration and the new pre-presentation to put over the peep-creating day, George Livermore was appointed King of the holos. He will preside over the jungle course to be held in jungle camp, much of the Administration building.
Paddling squats at the entrance of the campus will enforce the ruling that all students must observe Hobo day, and it will go hard to all offenders. The three best costumed hobos will have their pictures taken by the Jayhawker editor and they will be placed in the detection of the Jayhawker. A committee of University professors will choose the best costumed students.
Hobos not in classes are planning to congregate in the hobo jungle where a regular celebration will be held. Here they will run a kangaroo court and all rengade hobes will get their just desserts. A "bum" feast will be served to all the revelers of the hobo stew. The king of the hobos has a few fings "up his sleeve" which will be used in the jungle.
Contrary to the previous pains, W. Morgan will not address the peep conversation at 12 tomorrow. Mr. Morgan is in a hospital at Hutchinson. His condition is not serious. He will be with his family on Saturday of the board of regents this week.
The convocation will be presided over by Chancellor E. H, Lindley. The program is in the hands of Lloyd Daycik, who will make his appearance in front of Green hall. Here he will tell of the super quality of his pip installing pills and will dispense of them. He will be at the University of Kansas coach will talk after the medicine show. Everyone is urged to bring a sandwich along to school in order that they will be able to hold out through the whole pro-
Hobo day ends officially at 12:30 and the creating of pop will be held over to the rally after the Old Timer Reunion. A program of several speeches and stunts has been planned, and the entire body will send "Rock Chalk" to the entire nation through KFKU.
Organization Pictures for Annual Due Dec. 16
"The dodaile for all organization glasses for the Jawkynwah has been extended to Wednesday, Dec. 16," said Jack Kincaide, editor. "Because of the rush at the local photographers this change was necessary." After this time no organization glasses will be used in the househouse of each fraternity and security which also must be turned in by Dec. 16.
"Senior pictures are not coming in fast enough. So far only about ten have been turned in. We desire to have at least three-fourths of these by Christmas vacation. This is the last week for junior pictures to be taken. Pictures are being taken every afternoon this week at the午宴. It already been taken. We would also appreciate it very much if the students turn in snapshots for the humor or feature section," he concluded.
Council Calls Rally of University Men to Instill Loyalty
A rooters club at the University of Washington is composed of five meir from each organized house. These are the students of seats in the center of the stadium.
Impressive Pep Meeting on North College Hill to Be Opened by Dr. Allen
A mass rally of all the male students of the University will be held on North College hall at 8 tonight to accrue a spirit of loyalty prior to the K. U.-M. U. game in Greenwich Village. The Men's Student Council in Green Hall Wednesday night,
"Phog" Allen to Talk
The council has undertaken, in cooperation with the pep organizations of the school, to establish an annual custom of holding an impressive peppinlting meeting two nights prior to the Missouri Kansas gridlock.
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Dr. Kevin C. "Phap" Allen, director of athletics, will open the program tonight with a talk on "Loyalty," in which he will acquaint the students of the University with the traditions underlying the activities of their Alma Mater, Lloyd Youse, cheerleader, will be in charge of the cheer practice, and the Ku Kus will be present with stunts in preparation for Saturday's game. Paul Riplier, president of the Men's Student Council, will invite popular members of the get-together meeting in a talk on "K. U. First." The University whistle will announce the meeting tonight.
Friday, in addition, to being observed as Hobo day, has been designated by the council as K. U. Flug day. A request is made by the members of the council that all persons connected with the University, whether freshmen, upperclassmen or faculty members, will show their devotion and loyalty to K. U. by paying respects to the colors as they pass through the campus. Crimson and Blue banner will fly from the staff, east of Green hall, and each person is asked to tip his hat as he passes.
Resolutions were passed - by the council urging that all the students participate wholeheartedly in the activities of Hobo day. All will be expected to costume for this annual event.
Action upon the part of any students tending to create a spirit of disturbance in class rooms will be looked upon with disfavor by the council. Caution will be taken to discover any such attitude taken by the students, and the guilty ones will be apprehended.
Jungleland Planned
A dien for loafers, which may be frequented by the hoobos between classes, will be established on the shore of the lake, where some of the jungles, will be in charge. A committee, composed of Pressley Watson, Harry Skinner, John Beatty and John McGrew, was appointed by the board in completing plants for this feature.
A novel stunt for Saturday's game will be supported by the council, who voted a sum of $23 to Chet Shore and Raymond Dyer for the rent of an airplane. Plans have been made to drop a "oaring bird" back and a roar of a foxhouse and Blink streets from the plane between half of the game.
World Court Poll Favored
The plans for polling a vote of the student body on the world court question were laid before the council members by Dick Matthews, speaking on behalf of the University Daily Kansan. Resolutions were passed by the council with votes and assuring aid in sending a delegate to the conference at Princess University, Dec. 11. John Bentley was appointed by Rienica to confer with representatives from the W. S. G. A., the Kansan, the M. Y. C. A., and the Y. W. C. A., Saturday morning discuss plans for the poll of votes.
A. committee, composed of Hilton Douglas, Pressley Watson, and John Beatty, was appointed to investigate the Memorial drive situation, and to determine the future action of the proposed campaign.
Dean Raymond A. Schweiler, in an address on "The Psychology of Disciplinary Regulations," explained that everything undertaken by the faculty is designed to motivate the best and finest things for K. U. F. E. Melvin, associate professor of history, outlined the growth of University traditions from a pre-College level to E. C. Rother discussed plans for an inter-class forcic contest.