UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOLUME XVI.
NUMBER 114.
Seniors Ask Faculty To Don Caps And Gowns On Commencement Day
Members of Class Vote to Wear Distinctive Garb at All Ceremonies
May be Excused from Finals
Last Year's Plan Suggested for Students with "A" and "B" Grades
A petition asking that members of the faculty wear caps and gowns at commencement exercises was passed at the senior class meeting Wednesday. This is the custom in many universities and has been observed here several commencements.
A petition was passed asking that all seniors making A or B in any course be excused from the final examination, as was done last year. The reason for this is that examinations and commencement are so close together that it is impossible to get the grades in before commencement. These petitions were referred to the Senat.
FULL SIZE COMMENCEMENT Commencement this year will be the first unabbreviated commencement since the beginning of the war.
"The class wants as many alumni to return as possible," said Herman Hangen, president of the class. "Besides the alumni, we want as many of our friends to stay as possible, and we hope a large number of the undergraduates will stay for commencement."
CHIMES MAY BE GIFT
A motion was passed to assess each member of the class $1 for the senior memorial fund. The class discussed its gift to the University. Chimes were suggested, and it was proposed that a room be fitted into the co-operative house which is being planned. It was also suggested that the fund might be used in getting something in connection with the University memorial.
"A meeting will be called to decide definitely," said Hangen. "Eather Moore, chairman of the memorial committee, will be glad to receive suggestions. Any surplus money from the senior play or from the party will go to senior memorial fund."
It was voted that all seniors should wear caps and gowns at the commencement exercises, and it was dedicted to have the gowns here so that they may be worn the week before commencement.
Senate Number of Owl Will be Issued May 16
The second and last number of the Sour Owl will appear May 16. This will be called the Senate number and one of the main features will be a large spender with cartoons of the University Senate.
This is where will contain thirty-two pages instead of the usual twenty-four. Another feature of the Sour Owl will be the cover which will be new and original. "Contributions of any kind whether scandal or just hot stuff are wanted for the Senate edition and the only way to keep your name from appearing to be included in the list of contributors," said Basil Church, editor.
Jayhawker To Be Out in May
Jayhawker To Be Out in May
The 1919 Jayhawker will be out about the last of May according to Marvin Harms, editor. Part of the printing for the big peace book is already finished and all glosses and prints of organizations must be in this week. The book will contain twenty-five pictures of K.U. men who died in battle.
Announcements
No Sphinx meeting tonight on account of Debate.
A meeting of the Men's Student Council will be held tonight at 8 o'clock in robm 113 Fraser to make arrangements for the spring election.
Engineers! Remember you have an engagement to meet at Marvin Hall tonight at 7:30 o'clock, before the Engineer-Law debate in Fraser Hall at 8 o'clock.
The wienrost roast to be given by the Epworth League Friday night at 7 o'clock will not be postponed. It will be held in the basement of the Methodist church.
Last Work Is Done For W. S. G. A. Election Friday
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS THURSDAY AFTERNOON, APRIL 10, 1919.
Women politicians are engaged in final efforts for the election of class representatives to W.S.G.A. in the Museum Friday from 9 to 4 o'clock. The rules as to electioneering on the Museum steps and in the building that were used in the last election will be enforced this week.
be enforced that Reconstruction candidates are: 'Senior—Earline Allen and Doris Drought; Junior—Helen Olson, and Catherin Ober; Sophomore—Dorothy Spencer and Margaret Mathews.
Spherer and Sullivan
Student Interest candidates are:
Senior—Margaret Brown and Gladys
Griffith; Junior—Grace Olson and Iril
Nelson; Sophomore—Ruth Garver and
Mercedes Sullivan.
Lloyd Russell Is Home After Work In France
Saw Dr. James Naismith and Other University Men in Paris
L. E, Russell, B.S., 08, arrived in Lawrence yesterday from France, where he has been driving a supply truck for the Y. M. C. A. He went to France in June, 1918, and was in three of the big drives, Chateau Thierry, Saint Hiliel, and Verdun. He was at Verdun when the armistice was signed.
Mr. Russell met Dr. James Naismith at Chateau Thierry and later in Paris, in the Main Headquarters office of the Director of Hygiene. Doctor Naismith has spent most of his time in Paris, as one of the supervisors of physical culture. He expects to leave Paris some time this month. Mr. Russell met two other former Kansas men while in France, Frank Tyler, A.B.90, of Clifton, and Lieut. "Pat" Pedroja of Lawrenze, who was formerly enrolled in the School of Law.
Scientific Research Committee Appointed
One Fellowship May be Settled on University of Kansas
The Committee of Scientific Research for the state of Kansas has been appointed by F. W. Blackman, of the Graduate school, and H J. Walters, former president of Kansas State Agricultural College, members of the State Council of Defence, to work in connection with the National Research Council, supported by the Rockefeller Foundation in the promotion of fundamental research in physics and chemistry.
This committee will work in conjunction with the National Research Council. These organizations have for their purpose the opening of a scientific career to a larger number of able investigators, to increase the general knowledge relating to the fundamental principles of physics and chemistry, and to create more favorable conditions of research in the educational institutions of the country.
The National Research Council has been entrusted by the Rockefeller Foundation with the expenditure of $500,000 within a period of five years for promoting fundamental research in physics and chemistry. The University Dean Blackmar, that one of the Fellowships may be settled on the University of Kansas.
Members of the Committee of Scientific Research for Kansas are: physics, F. E. Kester, K.U. and J. O. Hamilton, K.S.A.C.; astronomy, Dinsmore Alter, K.U; geology, R. C. Moore, K.U; engineering, G. E. Shaud, K.U and A. Potter, K.S.A.C; chemistry, H. P. Cady, K.U; F.B. Dains, K.U H. H. King, K.A. C. and J. T. Willard, K. S. A. C.; medical science, G. E. Coghill, K.U. M. T. Sudler, K.U and A. E. Hertzler, K.U.; bacteriology, N. P. Sherwood, K.U; and A. J. Bushnell, K.S.A.C.; physics, O. G. Stoland, K.U; pathology, L. E. Melfers, K.S.A.C.; agriculture, L. E. Call, K.S.A.C.I. J. H. Mohler, K.S.A.C. W. E. Lippincott, K.S.A.C.; zoology, R. K. Nabours, K.S.A.C. S. J. Hunter, K.U.; entomology, G. A. Dean, K.S.A.C.; psychology, W. S. Hunter, K.U.; sociology, W. F. Blackmar, K.U.
settler of the
The research Fellowships will for
the most part be awarded to American
citizens who have training equivalent
to that represented by the Doctor's
degree.
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Crowd of 1,300 Saw Wyatt and Leach in Patton's Musical
Elaborate Costuming And Lilting Choruses Characterized Follies
Comedy
Judging solely from applause, laughter, and comments, the K. U. Follies in the Gymnasium Wednesday night provided their money's worth of enjoyment, and possibly a little more to an S. R. O. audience that packed the house.
Describe the fact that the show was light in character the director had good material to work with and there was a swing and a dash about the whole show that pleased the audience and brough well earned applause to the performers. The director, Miss Mabel McNaunton, deserves much credit for the work that she did as manager of the show.
Margaret Law's Fox trot has the swing and appeal the press agents promised. It ran with the press throughout the three breezy and diverting acts, and at the end of the show, many of the audience were humming it. Prof. Maxwell Ferguson's waltz song was full of the melody students long for. If the rendition had had the strength the song showed, it would have been a marked success.
The chorus ideas were excellent. No more attractive costumes have been seen in any amateur production for years, and every chorus presented a brilliant picture. It was very evident that the musical numbers all hit. Especially noticeable were the "Baby" chorus, "Frocks and Frills," "You Never Know," and "City of Dreams."
An outstanding feature was Webb Wilson's take-off of the faculty. Bernice Ackerman's song and ballet dance were next most popular. The fact that she consented to appear at the last moment, to fill the place left vacant when Professor Elmer backed out with his act at the last minute, makes her success more noticeable.
The plot was just enough to string the songs together and permit some clever acting by the "leads." The "Cute Couple" had the audience with them from the start. They possessed the happy medium between burlesque and sincerity in a pleasing way. And Fred Leach and Jessie Wyatt did make a very cute pair. Florence Ingham, as "Ma," got a big laugh every time she appeared. Poor old hen-packed "Pa" also did some very good work. David Sheffrey had that part. Chuck Shofstall's orchestra is always a big element in such a production. His ability smoothed over many of the rough spots that otherwise might have seriously marred the performance.
As a whole, it is generally conceded that the show "had the stuff." It didn't all get over to the audience, but it was evidently there—with a little longer time for rehearsals. As it was, those who were there generally thought it was up to the usual Follies standard, and—the W. S. G. A. realized about three hundred dollars on it*
The petition was sent to the Board about six weeks ago by Prof. W. C. Stevens of the department of botany, but he has not yet received any word as to whether they have even considered it.
Because the State Board of Administration has not taken any action on the petition on the Memorial Arbor that is being planned as a permanent memorial for the University of Kan sas students who have given their lives in the service of their country, further work on the Arbor is impossible.
Board of Administration
Does Not Act on Memorial
If the permission come from the board before this planting season is over, work will begin immediately and as much will be accomplished as possible. Otherwise, all work on the arbor must be detained until next year, according to Professor Stevens.
Oil Discovered at Kingman
A new oil and gas well has been discovered about six miles east of Kingman, in Kingman county. This discovery is unusual importance, according to Prof. E. Haworth, for it is about fifty miles west of anything now in the Oklahoma-Kansas field and it will mean a great rush in drilling for oil in this section of the country.
Oil Discovered at Kingman
Ex-Soldiers To Debate On Military Training As Policy For Nation
Delta Sigma Rho Offers Cup to Winners of Law-Engineer "Scrap"
Picked teams from the School of engineering and the School of Law, composed of men who have recently been discharged from military service, will be Thursday night in the First Annual Law-Engineer Debate. The subject will be "Resolved, That the United States Should Establish a Universal Military Training System." A cup offered by Delta Sigma Rho, honorary debating fraternity, will go to the winning school.
Interest centers in the standpoint which will be taken by the debaters from the rival schools. "The engineers, from the nature of their work, are expected to get down to hare facts and concrete examples," said a law student this morning. "The laws, on the other hand, may be expected to be more conservative. Whether these expectations will materialize will not be learned until tonight."
The students composing the teams are: engineers, Paul A. Diehl, Richard A. McGee and James L. Bennett; laws George Strong, Wade Evans and Hamilton Fulton. The debate is scheduled to begin at 8 o'clock, in Fraser Chapel. Chancellor Frank Strong will act as chairman.
will act as chairman.
The judges who will decide the debate are: Raymond A. Kent, superintendent of public instruction in Lawrence; Dr. S. Klyne, pastor of the First Methodist church; and Henderson S. Martin, former vice-governor of the Philippine Island.
error of the program.
"I hope the students of not only the engineering and law schools will turn out in full force," said Henry Shim, acting coach for the debate, "but that the college all comes out too. Let's show the Hill that there is still lots of lop here."
After the debate has been given, an open forum will be held. Anyone in the audience will be given a chance to express his views on the subject. In this way it is hoped to ascertain the sentiment of the people on the question.
Caicucum Asks Police Aid
Cajucum Asks Police Aid
The Lawrence police will not interfere between Jose V. Cajucum, alleged freshman, and the freshman cap tradition. Chief Monroe so in formed Cajucum and added a word of advice that he thought Cajucum would be wise to wear the freshman cap. Cajucum appealed to the police after he had received a letter from the Red Vigils, warning him to wear the customary freshman cap. Cajucum, who is a Filipino, said he was not a freshman and that it was against the customs of his country to wear a cap,—"disgraceful stigma," he called it. Chief Monroe said it was not the policy of the police to interfere with traditions at the University if there was not a plain violation of the law. Red Vigils assert that Cajucum is a freshman.
Sherwin Finch Kelly, back from service in France, is assisting Professors E. Haworth and R. C. Moore in a number of their mining courses. He is a graduate from the University of Kansas in that department. His mother, Florence Finch Kelly, is a reviewer of books for the New York Times.
Kelly Assists in Mining Classes
Terrific
Prof A. C. Terrell of the department of ecology will deliver an illustrated lecture Friday evening at Haskell on "New Methods in Farming." Motion pictures will be used for illustration.
Terrill to Talk at Haskell
Dr. R. C. Moore to Washington Dr. Raymond C. Moore has been called to Washington in connection with the State Geological Survey. The last legislature appropriated $25,000 a year for state geological survey work.
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To Discuss Student Rule
The second meeting of the Y. M.
"Walaka, Kansas" series will be
thursday night from 7:15 to 7:50
o'clock at Myers Hall. The meeting
will close ten minutes early in order
to give time for students to go to
the university debate between the laws
and engineers. The subject for the
talk of the evening will be "Is Student Government Ever a Success?"
R.O.T.C. Meeting Today for All K. U. Students
A meeting was called today by Lieut. Col. Harold Burdick this afternoon at 4:30 o'clock in Fraser Chapel to foster a better understanding of the R.O.T. C.
Chuch Shofstall will be at the organ and the audience will join in community singing to open the meeting. Colonel Burdick will lead the singing. Two reels of motion pictures; the first "How to Shoot" and the second, showing "How an Enemy's Trenches Can Be Cleaned by Bombing," will be exhibited. The pictures will be followed by a 15-minute talk by Colonel Burdick on the R.O.T.C. at the University.
"This is not a men's meeting," said Colonel Burdick. "I want to see the women there, too. There will be something of interest to them as well as anyone else."
Plain Tales From the Hill
FAMOUS FACULTY MEN
"In my opinion, Webb Wilson is destined to become the next chancellor at old K. U." said Prof. I. Seymour Hicks, in an interview this morning. "He already has all the necessary requirements, and it is only a question of time.
"I can't stand it any more," muttered Prof. Asi Nine, and dashed thru the door before the performance was half over.
harr. over.
"It was too bad," declared Wood B Idle, "that some direct bits were not scored on the K. U. music composers."
Bluff M. Out, '127, declared that the success of the skit was such that the School of Law will declare a holiday next Friday.
"It was the only thing," stated M. Bezzel, "that ever made me forget the peculiar Ford effect of the seats in the gym."
"We were continually reminded," said S. A. Tesee, "of our dear shave-tails on the occasions when they tried to be serious."
They say that one of the women he led a chorus in the Follies last light had stage fright so bad she shimmied" all the time.
Did you hear that guy yell "Author" when they played "Springtime Was Made for Lovers" By Maxwell Ferguson.
The question now is—Do the Pni Gams feel repaid for their two-hour wait on the front row last night?
Wilfred Husband forgot the words to his song in the Follies, but it apparently wasn't noticed, for some of the girls thought he was singing in Egyptian. Any anyway, they weren't watching him.
S'MORE CAMPUS PESTS
other person's jokes. "Gimme cigaratte, Al."
The person who always explains the other person's jokes.
The fresh who makes you work his trig, problems, and then loses his book, with the problems, the next day. The bird that fills his fountain pen with your ink, and then spills it on your table.
Entering a store a man asked for the following songs: While the Incase is Burning, I'm Always Chasing Rainbows, My Little Belgian Rose, K-K-Katy, and Till We Meet Again. When the girl had wrapped the songs up and handed them to the man, she said, "Two dollars and fifty cents, please."
"But I have only two dollars—I'll take While the Incense is Burning and I'm Chasing Rainbows, you keep My Little Bighorn and Again K
Then he went and got the other fifty cents.
Some students are like tom cats; they are always asleep when the mice are around.
FAMOUS LAST LINES
I'm so SORRY, but I have a date.
El Ateneo Initiates Sixteen
Prof. A. L. Owens will entertain the Spanish club, El Ateneo, Friday night at his club at 702 Massachusetts Street. Initiation will be held for Dorothy Dawson, Martha Thompson, Helen Hart, Goldia Case, Naomi Case, Paul Dunn, Lillian Mayer, Bernice Bamberger, Ruth Russel, Scott, Belva Shores, Ethel Shaible, Dorothy Fargher, Everett Lichfield, Otto Haigs, and Mary Watkins.
Memorial Services For Men Who Died In War Will Be Held May 30
General Vote Shows That Majority of Students Prefer Memorial Day
Will Arrange Program Soon
Committee Wants Views of Students and Faculty Before Recommending Memorial
memorial services for the University men who died in the service to be held Memorial Day, with an address by some prominent man, is the recompensation that will be made to the Senate by its memorial committee.
The Committee met Wednesday night in Fraser Hall and voted to make this recommendation after careful consideration of what the students want. About 70 per cent of the students indicated that they are in favor of May 30 as the date for the exercises.
A sub-committee of three will be chosen this week to proceed with the details of obtaining a prominent speaker. Another committee headed by Chancellor Strong and Prof. G. C. Shaad, to which student representatives are to be added, will arrange the program.
"The program committee will be glad to take into consideration many of the suggestions made by the Men's Student Council and other student organizations," said Professor Shaad today.
No action was taken on a permanent memorial for the 114 students and alumni of the University of Kansas who died in the service. Before making a definite recommendation the committee desires to learn the views of the faculty and students as to the kind of a permanent memorial which they favor. An All-University building, an athletic stadium, archways, groves, and chimes, are some of the plans suggested.
the committee will meet again next Wednesday night to hear the reports of sub-committees and to discuss further the plans for a permanent memorial.
Senior Invitations On Sale In Fraser
The senior commencement invitation committee are asking the seniors to order their invitations on Thursday and Friday. The invitations are to be made by the Elliott Company of Philadelphia and the orders should be in so the exact number can be made.
Orders Must Be Given Today or Friday — None Taken Later
There is a pearl-grey leather invitation and also one in white cardboard, both with crimson and blue tassels. On the front of the invitations is the seal of the University. There is a picture of Fraser Hall on the title page. The invitations consist of the engraved invitation, class poem, class officers, committees, and class roll. For the past two years the class poem has been held in faculty, but this year there has been a contest among the students. After the poems were judged by the English department, two were chosen, written by Margaret Mitchell and Dorothy Allen Brown.
The leather invitations will be 47c,
and the cardboard will be 27c. In contrast with the actual cost the
leather was 45 cents and the cardboard
was 25 cents. The two cents extra
will cover the expense of advertising
Last year there was 4 cents extra
charge, and was more than enough
to cover the expenses. If there is any
money left over this year it will be
turned over to the memorial commit
tee. Orders for announcements will
be taken later.
Talk For Freshman Engineers
Dean P. F. Walker, of the School of Engineering will talk to the freshman engineering class on "The New Industrial System," in Marvin Hall Friday morning at 11:30 o'clock All freshman classes will be suspended for that hour.
Prof. W. C. McNown's senior civil engineering class in sanitary engineering made an inspection of the new Lawrence city water plant today.