UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOLUME XIII.
NUMBER 40.
MADAME ALDA PLEASES
First of University Concert: Fulfills Expectations of a Large Audience
Mme. Alda fulfilled the sanguine expectations of the great crowd of Lawrence music lovers who heard her last night. The audience that packed Robinson Gymnasium to the doors numerally up 1000, according to estimates based on the ticket sales. It was made up from the University and the town in about equal proportions.
Mme. Alda is a young artist and her voice is at its height in volume and richness. Her interpretation of the songs were quite effective, especially that of the Scotch song, "My Laddie," by Thayer.
The first part of the program was the heaviest. It included an extract from Mozart's opera, "The Marriage of Figaro." The second part was given up to Russian and Scandinavian songs. She displayed the rugged and hardy nature of Grieg's songs, and brought out the national character which is so conspicuous and palpable in works of this noted composer. The last division of the program included only English songs.
A Varied Program
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, FRIDAY AFTERNOON, NOVEMBER 5, 1915.
Frank LaForge, who accompanied Mme. Alda at the piano, has few superiors at the present time as a pianist and composer. He showed absolute control over the instrument last night and did his work with the evident ease of a master. Everything he played was rendered from the very start, as a composer was demonstrated by four positions which were on the program. He played his "Romance" as a piano solo. One of the themes of the melody in this piece is an exact repetition of a theme in Roma's "Resig-
Plays Own Compositions nations."
The other two piano solos on the program were the works of two modern composers, "Etude de Concert," by MacDowell; and "Etnicelles," by Moszkowski. Two of the songs sung in the premiere est stupide," by Buzzi-Pecchiot of May," by LaForge, were written and dedicated to her. Last night was the first time the former had ever been on any of her programs.
Building on this, Mr. LaForge produced a composition of marked originality, and of inspiring atmosphere. Mr. LaForge's other three compositions on the program were songs sung by Mme. Alda. The music in each case blended well with the theme of the felt expression in the words. The songs Mr. LaForge are neither too complex nor too light; they are just suitable for the best appreciation by a modern cultured audience.
Madam Alda Prefers
* College Audiences
"Oh yes, I much prefer singing for a college audience than for a regular theatrical audience," said Madame Frances Alda last evening after the concert. "College audiences are so much more enthusiastic, more responsive and appreciative. When I feel such enthusiasm in the air I L will give the best that I have," and Madame Alda she said. "The air is that of the person who feels her power and rejoices in exercising it.
“Of course all American audiences become more responsive to the little English ballads, but what would they think of me if I sang nothing but English ballads? Americans need to know more French and German and Italian, and if we singers did not sing in those languages we would not be doing our duty in helping to educate the Americans. One thing I will never do, I will not sing the French and German songs in English translation. Why, that would be to insult you, especially you college people.”
All the time Madame Alda was talking she was giving instructions to her little French maid with motions and nods. "I hope you will excuse me for not giving you my whole attention, but you see I have to get back to Kansas City tonight in my illness in order to get my train out of town," Ooh, dear, I shall never go on tour as mental strain is terrible. I have not slept in a bed since I left New York. I have to be back in New York to give my concert in Carnegie Hall Monday evening, and I have four
conerts before that. Tomorrow I sing in Muskegee, and she puts the emphasis on the "gee," probably unintentionally but with good effect, "imagine singing in French and German in a town named Muskegee."
The Draft Was Terrible
The Draft Was Terrible
Madame Alda sees much shorter off the stage than on. You are surprised to find that she is really not very tall. Her hair is very heavy and looks like burnished gold as she crowds it under her little black fur hat, and as she looks at you over the top of her great fur collar her eyes are beautifully soft and dark.
In every day life Madame Alda is Madame Giulio Gatti-Casazza, wife of the manager of the Metropolitan Opera House, but there is no telling what she might be called if she used a name like that on tour, so she prefers to use her own. Her home is on Long Island where she has a beautiful country estate of fifteen acres near Flushing.
"The draft on the stage was dreadful," and Madame Alda gave a truly expressive Italian shrug of her shoulders. "In ten more minutes I shoulden't have been able to sing a word. But." And she often her dazzling little smile, "it will probably be much worse in Muskogee."
Frank La Forge Almost Settled in Rockford
Frank LaForge, who more than upheld his part of the concert last night with Mme. Alda, came very near settling down in proxie Rockford, Illinois, instead of going to Europe to prepare himself for his successful career of pianist and composer. After he had completed his study in Austria, he went back to Rockford and his brother wanted him to settle down. He could not stand that, and so, by talking his brother out of $200, he started back to Berlin. Someone stole his trunk in England and he arrived in Berlin with just about $100. His subsequent success has shown how near's right he was in continuing his studies.
He has at present a little villa on Long Island, just out of New York City, he spends most of his time, Tennis, swimming, fishing, (even fish, he avers), (an all be had still) on his back yard. He has, to say, the fa-
He has travelled over all the foreign countries and America.
But even at that he's human. And this is why:
"Would it be too much trouble for you to send me a copy of your paper, with the concert in it? My address is [Michael] Avenue, Flushing, N. Y."
DOCTOR HALL TALKS TO MEN STUDENTS SUNDAY
Dr. Winfield Scott Hall, who speaks to the men of the University Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock in Fraser chapel, comes from a six weeks' tour of southern colleges and universities which forty institutions were visited, addresses delivered before an aggregated audience of 25,000 students. He is to be in Kansas nine days. More days were asked for than he could fill.
Dr. Hall has been professor of physiology in Northwestern University since 1895. He received his B.S. degree from that institution in 1887. He has written several books on physiology and sexual hygiene and is considered one of the foremost authorities on these subjects.
The meeting Sunday afternoon is
unusual auspices of the University,
Y. M. C. A.
The members of the Cercle Francais, entertained themselves Wednesday afternoon by learning how to order a dinner in French. By the time it was over, they were all sure that they could go to New York, enter Martin's or Delmonico's, look the waiter right in the eye, and say—well—whatever it is, from frog-legs to Bordeaux.
CERCLE FRANCAIS LEARNS
TO ORDER FRENCH DINN'
The game they played was "Si Nous Dinions." That is to say, "What if we should dine." Much interest was taken in discussing what a dinner is, and how one should be drilled themselves. For that the members drilled themselves on the different ways of asking for things table. Other games were also played but none seemed to make such a hit as did Si Nous Dinions.
Miss Jenette Maxwell of Kansas City is coming up for the Kansas-Washburn game Saturday and will be the guest of Virginia Lucas at the Kappa house.
BY THE WORLD FORGOT HOSPITAL LIST IS LARGE
Charlie Hase Has Lost His Dog
—Now Walks His Rounds and
Eats at Midnight Alone
The Creator didn't decree that Charlie should keep his faithful Newfound-bird dog Black Prince, forever. For nine years Charlie's dog followed him from building to building. Black Prince was different from the usual Frat dogs and ordinary cur dogs that follow the students around the campus. Prince, at the age of one, nine years ago, began tagging his master on his night bed from room to room, building to building—they were 'nine buildings then. Charlie's dog possessed all the virtues of 'Bob, son of Battie' and was loved only as 'Woolie' was loved. This story is not a dog story, t the dog has to be mentioned because Charlie, that's the night-watchman at K. U. was so devoted to his dog.
He Goes His Rounds Alone
Hose This Rides Alone
Charlie Hase snapped on the lights in one of the rooms of Green Hall, passed his hand over his polished tanned jacket and felt his way with the window strap toward the open window. He shrugged his shoulders as the night air ruffled him. The screech of the closing windows spilled the night. Charlie whites to be talked to. His dog—the less said about his dog the better. He hated to think about it. It was only three weeks ago that Prince came home—sick. Three days later Charlie Hase had no dog—no companion to go with from room to room, building to building. His "Woolie" was dead; poisoned, Charlie said he was—So Charlie shuffled his feet faster over the floor, swung his leather time clock as he moved from window to window. The 'back dirt of somebody's garden covered his dog that night. Winter was coming.
Order Seats for Rooter's Section
Work on the new non-skid sidewalk being put in by Rowlands on Adams street started this morning. The walk is to be of concrete, finished with a very rough surface.
Their Midnight Meal
Charlie Hase had carried his bunch of keys about the Hill for 12 years. He had not known one hour's sickness. His night off comes only once a month. The number of keys was gradually increasing. He used to go on duty at six in the evening and was off at six in the morning. The workmen of the city of Lawrence used to meet Charlie with his dog going or coming from the Hill; the dog was always slightly ahead, carrying a basket in which was the water's midnight lunch—and something the dog too. That was three years ago. Now Charles has only his cart and soval pony. The pany misses the dog, too. It no longer has a companion to take its halter rope and lead the way to the water trough. Charlie has shorter hours now, but his pay has not increased. Most of the janitors have been placed on a yearly increased salary list. Charlie works at night—nice the powers that be see him not and his salary never increases.
Students desiring seats in the roofers section for the Kansas-Nebraska game must order them before Monday. Student tickets and $1 will admit to this section. No girls allowed.
Charlie has a little room in which he cats his midnight meal. It is down on the bottom floor of old Fraser—somewhat of an old store room, for magazines and printing material are piled high. An old desk and an old chair repose in the center and a light dangles above. Near the light dangles another cord. At the end is suspended a paper sac. It contains Charlie Hassel's lunch. Rats infect the place. Charlie uses the sack, for he no longer has use for a basket. There's no dog now. It was poisoned.
All of this Charlie Hase wouldn't mind if he only had a little plot of ground near the University that he could call his own—state universities have no pensions. He'd like to have his little garden plot; the kind that as a boy over in the old country—as a boy over in the old Holstein. He came over at the academy. Judging by the twinkle in his eye his age is still thirteen, but judging by the slant of the two wrinkles about the mouth, sixty.
Wants a Garden Spot
Several Jayhawker Stars Will Not Be Used Against Ichabods
Coach "Beau" Olcot held a little surprise party for the Jayhawker football warriors and rooters last night by having a practice behind closed gates. The cause of the secret practice so close before the Washburn affair is not understood unless some information has leaked into the Jayhawker camp from other gridirons.
Open practice has been in progress all week until last night and every effort is being put forth to get the men in shape for the Corhusker tangle a week later. The Ichabod game itself has been looked upon as a comparatively easy struggle, but the coach will take no chances.
Hospital List Large The Kansas hospital list has not diminished to any extent with the vacation given the injured this week. Groft is not recovering from his attack of malaria rapidly and it is probable that he will not be in the Kansas line again this year.
Captain James will not be used in tomorrow's contest for the coaches want him to be in first class condition for the following week. Robbins, Fast and Lindsey are slowly coming out of their "charley horses" while Kesling is having a little chance His appearance in the Nebraska jambore will be the aim of the coach and the delight of the followers.
Wood at Quarter
A full line-up for the entertainment tomorrow has not been picked but the probable backfield starters were announced as Wood at quarter during at least the first per cent of play and "Sleepy" Holt will hold down the two half back positions while Nielsen will work at full.
B. Gillespie and Lindsey will not be given a chance to further injure themselves unless' they are needed at some critical moment in the game. Fast may get into the game a few minutes, but it is doubtful. Todd and Fitzgerald will alternate with Wood on calling signals.
WILL DISMISS CLASSES
FOR NEBRAKA RALLY
A big all-University rally in the Gymnasium is planned for the Friday before the Nebraska game, according to Cheerleader Joe Gaitskill. Coach Herman Olcott will address the students, and eery member of the squad will be seated on the platform to imbibe spirit. The usual custom of burning Nebraska's corn will be followed.
Classes at 10:30 and 11:30 will be dismissed. The Daily Kansan was in error yesterday in stating that only 10:30 classes would be suspended. Gaitskill will announce additional plane for the rally next week.
A sophomore memorial fund will be started as soon as the student directories arrive, according to an announcement made by H. T. McGinnis, chairman of the committee, this morning. The sophomore names will be apportioned among the members of the committee and each second year man will be solicited for a contribution to the fund.
SOPHOMORES TO RAISE
FUND FOR MEMORIAL
Debate on Monroe Doctrine Sterling high school has been added to the list of forty schools which are to debate the question: "That the United States will abandon the Monroe Doctrine." The initial for the debate will be furnished by the University extension department in the form of packages.
Last year's sophomore class raised a memorial fund of $40 and the committee of the class this year hopes to raise that record at least $10.
Debate on Monroe Doctrine
Chemical Club Hears Lecture
More than 1,000 hundred students
hear F. B. Dain's illustrated
lecture on "Applied Chemistry 2000
Years Age" at the meeting of
the Chemical Club Wednesday
noon. Following this Paul Slattery
gave a short talk on "Nephelometric
Estimation of Phosphorus."
Chemical Club Hears Lecture
Members of Prof. W. H. Twenhofel's geology classes will take a hike Saturday morning.
Griesa, the nurseryman will lecture at the next meeting on "Tree Grafting."
FRATERNITY FRESHMEN
GUESTS OF PHI PSIS
About eight fraternity freshmen attended the Pan-Hellenic freshman smoker given Wednesday evening to freshmen. Entertainment in the way of a darky quartet and piano player was on hand for card tables were the chief aids to fellowship during the evening. Sandwiches and coffee were served.
During the evening, the idea or holding a Pan-Hellenic dance was considered and committees were appointed to make arrangements for the time and place. Ray Hemphil and Fred Shaw were chosen to look after the management of the proposed舞.
The purpose of this dance is to bring all the freshmen of the University together so they can get acquainted with each other. The Pan-Hellenic men will back the舞 but a reasonable charge will be made. Providing this dance is well attended the same organization will give a smoker with the proceeds from the dance.
WOMEN ADOPT CHANGES Approve Rule to Lengthen Closing Hour of Rooming Houses
The women of the University today voted to adopt the proposed change in the date rule, which provides that all women's roaming houses shall be closed at 10 p.m. on Friday with the exception of Friday and Saturday nights, when they shall be closed at 11 p.m.
The change does not affect the 8 o'clock mid-week date rue.
Little interest was taken in the election, only 235 votes out of a possible 800 being cast. Of the 235, only 27 were negative.
MISSOURI CLUB HOLDS
ELECTION AND LAYS PLANS
At the organization meeting of the Missouri Club Thursday evening, the following officers were elected: Dix Teachener, president; Harlan Hutchings, vice-president; Lena Montaldo, secretary; and J. B. McKay, treasurer. Steps were taken to form a club for the purpose of interesting high school students of Missouri, and especially of Kansas City, in the University. Committees were appointed to secure new members for the present club and to frame a constitution. All students from Missouri, present or past, are eligible to membership.
Girls to Write Songs
More than two dozen women of the University have entered the song contest now being conducted by the W. S. G. A. and at least forty women are expected to try out for the prizes. The W. S. G. A. offers two prizes for songs written and offered by any woman of the University. The first prize of two dollars is offered for the best serious song, and the second prize of one dollar is offered for the best pep song. All songs must be handed to either Maureen McKernan or Blanche Mullen by Saturday night. These songs will be sung at the girls' rally to be held on Wednesday before the Nebraska game.
Want Your Dress Tested?
Want Your Dress Tested?
Have you bought a new dress you aren't sure is silk? Or are you in doubt as to whether your winter coat is all wool? If you wish to find out take a sample of the goods over to the stores in the home economies department. The women in that class bring samples of their dresses to class, boil them in sulfuric acid or postassium hydroxide find out many things they shouldn't know. For instance, silky looking corduroy when tested was found to be nothing but cotton with a silky gloss.
10 FIX DANCE RULE
UNIVERSITY SENATE
The University Senate, at a meeting held in Fraser Hall, Room Tuesday night, decided to extend the Summer Session one week, making the terms six and four weeks instead of six and three weeks, as in previous years. The Senate also discussed the dance rule, and decided to put it before the Student Interests and faculty committees to get an opinion
The Sigma Kappas announce the pledging of Dorothy Kelley, of Iola. John Campbell, of Lakin, has pledged Alpha Tau.
ICHABODS WILL FIGHT Although They Have Had Disastrous Season, K. U. Will Have to Play Hard
The Ichabods are coming prepared to fight Kansas until the final whistle, although they are considerably outweighed. The dope favors the larger school.
The Washburn football squad, twenty-two strong, with a freshman squad and some 400 rosters will arrive tomorrow morning for the annual combat between Washburn and Kansas.
Washburn Will Battle
The Ichabod style of play is to depend on a great extent on the driving power of a field. With Beaids leading this division, they were able to make some gain on the Cornhuskers. They are looking for less opposition from the Jayhawkers than they received in Lincoln.
Coach Gray's men have not had a very successful season this year but are improving in each game. The Cornhuskins walked over the lighter eleven and ran up a 47 to score in the early part of the season. Since then with much hard work Gray and Rogers have developed a team of scrapiers who will fight to the finish. Workhorse Will Battle.
Lincoln.
The line which will oppose Kansas will average 169 pounds with Sam Stewart, guard, the heaviest man on the squad and one of the most consist-ent linemen in Kansas.
WET SUMMER TAUGHT
KANSAS GIRLS TO SWIM?
That the wet weather which Kansas experienced last spring and summer has reacted directly upon a swimming ability of the K. U. women may be a question subject to dispute, but the fact remains that the swim classes this fall are making great progress than the classes made last fall. In place of a shrieking group of girls clinging for dear life to the harsa pool the pool the visitor to the gymnasium now see the pool filled with girls doing all strokes from the dog paddle to the Australian crawl.
Even the freshman girls seem less afraid of the water than the freshman girls of last year. The general interest in sports, as a whole is greater this year than before. There is rarely an hour in the day when the tennis courts behind gymnasium are not filled. Plans for hockey are already being made by some of the women who are forming clubs, although the hockey season will not begin until the weather becomes colder. Dr. Goetz's offer to assist any of the University women in forming sport clubs is being considered, and as soon as the clubs are organized competitions between them will be arranged.
GERMAN VEREIN TO HAVE
HEINE PROGRAM MONDAY
Heinrich Heine—was a Jew by birth and a German by nationality. He was handsome, fond of dress, of horses, of gaming, and of women. He failed in business and was a poor student. More will be told of him Monday, Nov. 8 at the meeting of the German Verein in Room 313 at 4:30. An interesting Heine program has been arranged.
MORNING PRAYERS
Week of Nov. 8-12.
Leader, Dr. Andreas Bard, pastor of the First Lutheran church, Kansas City, Mo.
Subjects
Monday, "Intellectual Limitations"
Tuesday, "Mysterious Instincts"
Wednesday, "The Infinate."
Thursday, "The Light of the
World."
Friday, "Inspiration."
Dr. Andreas Bard, author, translator and pastor of the First Lutheran church of Kansas City, will lead the morning prayer services next week. Bard has written a drama in blank pages titled "Gifar"; dealing with the life and time of Harou an Raschid; also a volume of verse entitled "Scattered Leaves."
As a translator Dr. Bard is known through his version of the Bettex books, "The Word of Truth," "The Glory of the Trune God," and "Hunging Israel." Langlelett's book on "The World-War in the Light of Prophecy" and Neve's "Short History of the Lutheran Church in America" are his latest translations from the German.