UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOLUME XII.
NUMBER 127
ALL READY FOR JUNIOR
PROM IN GYM TONIGHT
Governor and Mrs. Arthi Capper May be on Receiving Line
FARCE STARTS AT 7 O'CLOCK
2 o'Clock
"Letter of Introduction" to be Staged Dancing Continued Until
Place: Robinson Gymnasium: time: 7 o'clock.
"A Letter of Introduction",
farce by William Dean Howells, the opening event. Cast of six. To be given in a special constructor, that serves arranged on the first floor of the Gym.
Reception follows the farce on the main playing floor of the Gym.
Ball begins at 8:30 o'clock,
immediately following the reception,
and continues until 2 o'clock.
Saturday morning, dance be served
during eight dance numbers
and intermission.
Cabs and flowers are taboo.
Tonight the Prom!
After weeks of planning and preparation, the premier social event of the year at the University of Kansas—the Junior Promenade—will occur tonight in Robinson Gymnasium, beginning at 7 o'clock and continuing until 2 o'clock Saturday morning. The annual Jock meeting will open the program, reception of guests by the members and junior class officers will follow; and the ball will provide the last and best feature of the entertainment.
"A Letter of Introduction," by William Dean Howells, is the farce to be given. A special theater has been constructed on the first floor of the Gym for presentation of the play, and guests upon arrival entertain themselves to seat. The performance begins promptly at 7 o'clock. Following is the cast:
mrs. Roberts--Maria Slade.
Mr. Campbell-Don Burnett.
Mr. Campbell-Ruth Lillis.
Mr. Westgate-John Lilly.
Nelle Nellie, Houston.
Mr. Robert—Cecil DeRoin.
The playing time of the farce will be about thirty minutes. "It is pure farce," says Cecil DeRoin, the disciple of the late poet Edgar Allan poetic skaphtick comedy in it. We have secured scenery from the Bowe-sock and magnificent furniture for the setting from Eckes. The stars are all most stoically ever used at a Prom.
From the theater, the guests will be ushered upstairs to the main playing floor of the Gym, where the reception and ball are to be given. Prosia studies will rub their eyes in amazement and grasp information when, as well as during the hall, they their first view of the magnificent decorations. "A little bit of Japan" is what the decorators intended to make of the Gym.
Bamboo Pergolas to Rest in
Under a vari-colored umbrella ceiling, through which peep lightened Japanese lanterns of scarlet, saffron, green, and purple, there is a vine-trained, flower be-sprinkled lattice work which completely hides the Gym balcony from view on the sides of the tionn, at regular intervals, are placed twenty small bamboo pergolls from which hang balloon-like roseate lanterns. At each window, cleverly fashioned in frames of bamboo, hang white banners bearing fiercely fanciful designs. A huge white pergola, with morning glories twinning about its posts, occupies the west end of the hall, affording comfy seats for the dancers and a flower-dotted bower for the orchestra. Along the walls, verdant similar, green wood panels used to hide indoor viewers from view, and from them hang lavender wistaria blossoms, like violet pennants from a border of green.
Gvernor Capper to Receive
The receiving line will form in the hall at the conclusion of the farse; fourteen faculty members, seven patrons, and eight students, including the junior class officers, being admitted to the hall which will receive the guests. Following are the names of those who are to be in line: Governor and Mrs. Arthur Capper; Chancellor and Mrs. Strong; Dean and Mrs. Olin Templin; Dean and Mrs. C. A. Dykstra; Prof. and Mrs. C. A. Dykstra; Dean and Mrs. J. W. Green; Dean and Mrs. F. W. Blackmar; Mrs. Eustace Brown and husband; Mrs.
HEADLINER: A MEN'S CHORUS
Prof. Palmblad's Singers to Entertain Before German Play
The German play, "Seine Einzige Tochter," is to be given tomorrow night in the theatre of Green Hall at 8:15 o'clock.
8:10 o'clock.
Prof. H, V. E. Palmblad's men's chorus will give two numbers in German before the play begins.
The play was written several years ago in the Polish language by Count I. A. Fredro and has been revised and improved by the work of William Lange who has translate it into German.
The leading character in the play is Reinsberg which is taken by George Berg. Reinsberg has five daughters each of whom is innocent of the fact that they have any sisters.
The main thread throughout the plot is the ability of Reinsberg to keep his several daughters from knowing of each other. Reinsberg has a large estate and when he dies each daughter thinks she will be string love affairs through it, and in the end it proves that Herman Dillberg and Pauline, and Heinrich von der Wense and Kamilla are to be married. The setting of the play is in the territory near Reinsburg and the acts of which there are two are supposed to take place in the Salon
Following is the cast:
Reinsberg—George Berg.
Pauline—Charlotte Jagger.
Karl Noll.
Bertha—Ruth Smith.
Rudolph v. Wendt-H. W. Paul.
Mathilde-Martha Piotrowski.
Kamilla-Elsa Wilhelmi.
Leopoldine-Helen Riddle.
Herman Dilberg-Alfred Brauer.
Richisch von der Weuse-Oscar
Major.
CHEMICALS BACK FROM TRIP
Friedrich—L. A. Winsor.
Marvinites Return From Trip—Made Inspections With Suckers
The junior and senior chemical Engineers returned yesterday morning from their annual trip to Chicago. While in Chicago they visited about twenty different plants of interest to chemists. They also inspected the famous steel plants at Gary, Indiana.
The men from here were joined in Chicago by the senior chemicals from the School of Engineering at the University of Illinois. The trips and meetings the four men were together. The men from Kansas say that the trip is well worth the price from an instructive point of view but a week of sight seeing at places like New York Proof. Whitaker is the first number of about two weeks of rest.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, FRIDAY AFTERNOON, APRIL 9, 1915.
The following men made the trip:
Prof. W. A. Whitaker, L. A. Benn,
Fred Blacha, L. A. Welch, L. P.
Garcia, L. Johnson, D. H. Lackey,
and W. L. Aworth.
Y. M. C. A. BOARD THINKS
ASSISTANT IS NECESSARY
Con Hoffmann may have an assistant in his work as secretary of the University Y, M. C. A. next year. Tue Y. M. Board at its meeting night appointed a commission of Prof. Con Hoffmann, Hal Cohf. Con Hoffmann to look about for a suitable man to take the position of assistant secretary.
The committee has as yet taken no definite action, but will probably be able to report its findings in a bundle of weeks.
Tests Scales
Prof. E, F. Stimpson, head of the department of weights and measures at the University, made a test of its city scales of Lawrence last week.
Immediately after the reception, when Richard Burton, president of the junior class, and Miss Mabel Mackie lead thepromenaders in the grand march, the ball will begin. Haley's ten piece orchestra of Kansas City performs freshments will be served in three relays during the dance; the first relay during numbers 4, 5, 6 and 7; the second during intermission; and the last during numbers 17, 18, 19 and 20. According to a special dispensation of the faculty, dancing will be allowed to continue until
Corn G. Lewis and husband; Mr.
and Mrs. E. W. Hoch, and Mr. Ed-
ward T. Hackney. The student representa-
tives are: Misses Mabel Mackie,
Eva Adams, Adams Coors, and
Lila Atkinson; Messrs Richard Burton,
Howard Adams, Bryan Davis,
and Alex Creighton.
Prof. H., P. Cady read a paper he received from an English author Wednesday at the *Activity*."
Reads Paper
Then the Grand March Starts
Six hundred persons are expected to attend the affair, according to a statement made this morning by the managers. As is customary with the Junior Promenade, cabs and flowers will be taboo.
BALL PLAYERS WAIT ON JUPITER PLUVIUS
Hash House Leaguers Cross Bats This Week-end if Weather Permits
Weather permitting, this weekend will witness the opening of the Hash House League season. Two teams played this afternoon, and ten tomorrow.
The withdrawal of three teams has necessitated the substitution of other even. These corrections applied would have aplied could not be entered. The
LAWS GIVE BIRTHDAY
PARTY FOR UNCLE JIMMY
James Woods Green has seen more of the ups and downs of the University of Kansas than any other person. Starting in November, 1887, when forty students made known their wishes to become lawyers, and the School of Law was established to supply the need for such an institution, Dean Green has seen it grow steadily; has seen it outgrow its quarters in Fraser Hall, where the School was first begun; and in 1904, be installed in the building, called "Green Hall" in his honor. From that time its growth has been a rapidly increasing one, and each year sees a larger enrollment in the institute.
Dean Green first acquired his title of "Uncle Jimmy" in 1896. Because of the universal admiration for him among the students, the moniker became popular at once and rapidly grew in use. Archibald Robert Querry, who died at Tulsa, Oklah., in 1905, was the first student to call the venerable dean "Uncle Jimmy" to his face.
Uncle Jimmy Green had a birthday party last night. It wasn't exactly a surprise party, for everybody knew his boys would gather to do him honor, just as they have for the past ten years.
"Querry came into my office for some information and addressed me as 'Uncle Jimmy.' That was the first time I ever heard the name, says Dean Jimmie. "The poor fellow died a few months ago. Whether having me for an niece had anything to do with it or not."
Uncle Jimmy's friends are not confined to Laws. Every man and woman in the University who loves democracy, clean sportsmanship, and fair play, is a disciple of Uncle Jimmy Green.
Law Students, Past and Present, Hold Banquet for Dean Green
OUR UNCLE JIMMY
C. H. Talbot, head of the municipal reference bureau in the extension division, has been chosen a judge for the debate between O.J. Baker. The contest takes place tonight at Bedwin. The question is "Resolved: That the United States should, within a reasonable length of time, establish a Philippines." The reasonable time mentioned is undertook to five years.
will be given first choice in case of any more vacancies.
The Daily Kansan will give a complete report of all games as nearly as possible, and with this end in view invites co-operation from the managers of all teams. The large number makes it difficult for reporters to locate reliable information, and if they will abide by the requirement requiring games to be reported, the task of keeping accurate record of team standings will be greatly facilitated. The Daily Kansan's number is K. U. 25, Bell.
When grounds specified in the schedule are not available the teams will be notified by telephone the evening previous. Failure of the equipment, put them the diamonds north of McCook in good condition may necessitate a revision of the schedule. Woodland Park may have to be utilized, and it is possible that his diamond will be encountered.
The dining room at the Hotel Eldridge was crowded with his students, past and present, and his friends in the faculty and on the
Talbot to Judge Debate
rtalf of the contesting teams will be notified by telephone to get base-balls from Carroll's this evening. A event will be devised before next week-end.
W. Rothwell Banker, toastmater of the evening, read letters of congratulation from Judge Charles W. Smith, who was unable to attend, and from Prof. W. E. Higgins, who is on a day of absence from the School of Law.
Dean Green's birthday was really last Sunday, but the banquet given in his honor was postponed until Thursday evening.
bench and bar, who were gathered to commemorate his seventh-third
Chancellor Strong responded to the toast, "Pro Bona Universitatis." This was followed by a paper on "A Popular Misconception," read by Justice Silas Porter of the Supreme Court of Kansas.
"Ad Hominem" was the subject of the toast given by Robert W. Blair, attorney general for the Union Pacific Railroad. Then came talks by C. C. Stewart of the class of 14, Robert T. McGuiggan and Henry Lamar for the middle class, and Paul R. Greever of the junior class.
And then Uncle Jimmy Green himself, the grand old man of Kansas, with eyes dimmed with tears, arose and expressed his appreciation of the kindness shown him by those who he has been adviser and friend.
On behalf of the faculty of the School of Law, Dr. William L. Burdick answered the question, "What Sav You?"
Miller Dislocates Knee
J. M. Miller, sophomore College,
dislocated his knee while playing
baseball yesterday afternoon.
Send the Daily Kansan home.
IS ROSS KEELING
A REAL FARMER'
Tiller of Soil Thinks So
During the Easter vacation, Ross Keeling, the K. U. football center, got another fellow about his size to put on tall boots and old clothes they went out for some muscle-hardening labor — and a remuneration.
At noon they turned into a downtown restaurant, dusty and disheveled, and slumped down at a table across from a benevolent looking old farmer. The old man stroked his white whiskers and looked at the boys with considerable curiosity for a minute, then tapped Keeling on the arm and asked: "Be ye farmin'?"
FRENCH CLUB STAGES PLAY
Moliere's Comedy to be Given in Green Hall Theatre
The Cercle Francais will stage the play "Le MeDCenie Malgré Lui" in Green Hall theatre Saturday, April 17. The piece was recently played successfully by the Cercle Francais of Illinois University. It is a comedy in three acts, written by Moliere in 1666, and is the first old play to be given by the Kansas Cercle. Costumes of the period will be worn.
Sganarule- Lewis R. Miller.
Martine- Louise Imus.
Robert- D. E. Jolly.
Valere- Bruce Shomber
Lucas- Harold C. Miller
Geronte- Raymer McQuiston
Jacqueline- Barbara Bara
Lucinde- Gertrude N. Lobell
Leandre- Dormian O. Leary.
Milhaut- Hobart H. Kriegh.
Parker
TRIGG AT PEOPLE'S FORUM
Editorial Writer From Star to Discuss Commission Form
"Commission form of government for states," is Fred C. Triggs' subject Sunday afternoon at a meeting of the People's Forum. Mr. Triggs has been an editorial writer for the Kansas City Star and the State Journal, and the commission form of government. For some time Mr. Triggs was a reporter for the Star and covered all meetings of the state legislature. His thorough knowledge of the routine observed by that body and the way in which it can be used in a position to give a few pointers in regard to our state government.
C. H. Talbet said today that the address would be of special interest and especially beneficial to students attending the event, and other subjects that deal with current conditions. The meeting will be held in the city hall at 3 o'clock and affect about 150 students who will resolve into a round table discussion of the subject.
K. U. GOSPEL TEAM TO K. C.
Will Conduct Morning Services a Congregational Church
A gospel team composed of Jesse Gardner, Neal D. Ireland, Clyde R. Gelvin, T. H. Vaughan, and Rex Miller will go to Kansas City Sunday under the auspices of the University Y. M. C. A. The team conduct the morning service at Congregational church, and will speak at a men's meeting at the Y. M. C. A. in the afternoon.
The talks given by the members of the team will be on the general topic of Christianity from the student point of view.
Appoint New Manager
Frank McFarland, middle law, has been appointed business manager of the K. U. Dramatic Club to succeed Don C. Burnett, who was forced to resign because of conflicting duties.
Gives Rocks to K. U.
Prof. W. H. Twenhofer, of the department of geology, while on his trip to Saline county during the Easter vacation, obtained a collection of fossils in the University in the next few days. The fossils are what is known as Comanchean rocks, Professor Twenhofel is planning to spend next summer in that section studying which comparatively little is known.
Zoology Club to Meet
Zoology Club to Meet
the next Zoology Club to meet
next Tuesday at 7:30 o'clock
At Morning Prayers
Tuesday: "Sanitation and Moral Life."
Speaker: Rev. William B. Lamps,
First Presbyterian Church, Winfield
Wednesday; "Fair Weight in Laboratory and Life."
Thursday: "Survival of the Fitter."
Friday: "The Choice Part of Education."
STUDENTS TO VOTE ON POINT SYSTEM
Council Officers Say it Was Intention to Submit Schedule
SOME MEMBERS DISAGREE
Councilmen Were Under Impression That Action Was in Form of Council Ruling
However, he says if the students evince too much dislike for the system a vote will be taken on the system itself, without the schedule.
Now it appears that the Council intends to give the students a vote on the point system schedule and always did. This comes from Vic Bottomly's president, another mom of the school board, and Council has the authority to adopt the system without reference to the students, and are going to. But Bottomly holds that the Council will put up the system as outlined by the Board at its last meeting to the students, at a date to be decided upon later.
No Power to Adopt It
Bottomly says the Council has no power to adopt the system under any schedule without the approval of the student. If the student has the power. For, he says, the Council cannot determine the student will. A vote would be necessary for that. Members of the Council may exercise the authority and will exercise it.
Russel Gear, secretary of the Council, and chairman of the committee that drew up the schedule, says it was the intention of the Council to give the students a vote on it.
Submit Through Kansan
"A lot of the Councilmen know nothing about th ematter, and it is not surprising that the wrong impression got out. I drew up the schedule as best I could by going to the various organizations, and getting acquainted with the members of the should be allotted to the officers. I submitted this to the Council at the last meeting, and the fellows slashed it up.
"The idea was to submit this through the Kansan to the students, and let them thresh it out, and make any suggestions to the Council through the Kansan, or directly. Then after that, I sent a module generally the Council was to gather their suggestions, work them into a plan, and put the whole thing to a vote in election. This was my idea as chairman of the point system committee, and I believe that of all the things I did to the work, I am mighty sorry that the impression was given that the Council was going to shove anything onto the students, because it wasn't."
Ritter Says. "Council Ruling"
Bud Ritter, a Councilman, who wrote the story of the Council's action says, "I thought it was definitely lecled that the system would go into effect as a Council ruling, and not as that case would not beoted on."
Jack Greenstreet, a member of the point system committee, was under the impression yesterday that the students were not to get a vote on the plan. Pat Crowell said he did not know but he heard from Alex. Creighton, another Councilman, that "it had done through."
Since Gear is secretary, and has the minute books of the Council, and Bottomly is president, no doubt the students will get a vote on the
ENGINEERS VISIT K. C.
INSPECT NEW VIADUCT
Prof. H. A. Rice, of the School of Engineering with about twenty senior civil Engineers spent yesterday in Kansas City, studying bridge construction. The different bridges of the city were visited and ideas obtained for the bridge designing work the Engineers have to do.
The most notable piece of work inspected by the students was the newly completed 12th street viaduct which is one of the biggest concrete structures in this part of J. L. Harrington, who was graduated from the School of Engineering in '96.
Board Not to Meet
A meeting of the Board of Administration was called for this morning but on account of the absence of a member, a meeting was postponed indefinitely.
Prof. Hopkins to Judge
Prof. E. M. Hopkins will be one of the judges for the Ottawa-Baker debate to be held tonight at Baker University.