THE UNIVERSITY KANSAN.
NUMBER 77
VOLUME VII.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 1911
MUSIC FESTIVAL A GREAT SUCCESS
LARGE CROWDS ATTENDED ANNUAL MUSICAL EVENT.
University Artists Well Received Marcus Kellerman Scores Hit With "Danny Deever."
The Eighth Annual Music Festival has been a great success artistically and financially. Just what the receipts are is not yet known but it is certain that they will more than cover expenses. The house was practically filled throughout the Festival, although the attendance was somewhat greater on Friday night.
From an artistic standpoint the Festival left little to be desired. The Minneapolis Symphony orchestra, under its able leader, gave excellent interpretations of the numbers on the program. To musical people the Tschaikowski Symphony was probably the most interesting of its selections, although it was evidently appreciated by the audience generally. The unusual pizzicati movement for strings was a novelty and the beautiful solos for oboe and cello in the first movement were excellently played. Perhaps the only criticism of the programs is that the Beethoven Symphony followed instead of preceded the Tschaikowski Symphony. The modern ideas of theory exemplified in the Russian composition appear as a result of the earlier Beethoven work and it would no doubt have been more effective had the arrangement been reversed. The Strauss selection and the Ballet music by Massenet and Glazounow are deserving of especial mention, the latter being interesting for its orchestration which was unusually heavy. Hadley's Angelus is from one of the few American Symphonies of worth and it compares favorably with the other program numbers.
The soloists made a very good impression generally. Madam No relli sang with excellent interpretation and color. She sang a Grieg song which she had studied with the composer and her rendition was interesting from that standpoint. Her voice is big and dramatic and it would have been interesting to have heard her with the orchestra. Genevieve Wheat and Lucille Tewksbury added to their already good impression by their work at the afternoon concert. The Lorelei by Liszt, sung by Miss Wheat was much more interesting with the orchestra than it was last year with the piano accompaniment. Marcus Kellerman with "Danny Deever" recalled the Festival in which Bispham participated. It was well sung and is a prime favorite with the audience. Carlo Fischer is an old favorite here and played as usual with taste and feeling. He was at a disadvantage, too, as he had damaged his instrument in transit and had to have it repaired hastily after his arrival. The University may well be proud of the local soloist, Mrs. Lyon sang well, her voice being clear and above the orchestra at all times, and Mr. Morse may be commended for his scholarly rend-
tion of the concerto and the well deserved encore.
On the whole the Festival this year has been greatly enjoyed and will be remembered with pleasure by the many who heard it. That the student body generally do not attend the concerts is to be deplored,as the opportunity for musical education and culture is not a common one, and should be taken advantage of.
GIRLS' COMMITTEE READY.
To Receive Woman's Student Government Nominations.
The election of officers of the Woman's Student Government Association will be held Friday, May 5. The officers to be elected as this meeting are president, secretary, treasurer and a vice president from both the College and School of Fine Arts. The election committee as appointed by the council is Grace Wilkie, chairman, Agnes Crego, and Isabel Thomes. All candidates for election must have their petitions in to this committee, on or before May 1. The petition of each candidate must be signed by at least fifty girls of the University, not more than half of whom shall be from any one class. To be eligible t othe office of president or vice president, the candidates shall at the time of their election have credit for at least five semesters of work done in this University. The secretary and treasurer must have credits for at least three terms of work. The vice presidents shall take rank according to the votes they receive.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GIRLS.
Pi Phi and Marcella Howland Annual Memorial Gifts.
The Lucinda Smith Buehan Memorial scholarship, established by the alumnae of Pi Beta Phi, is open to young women of the junior and senior classes of the College. Applications for this scholarship for the year 1911-1912 will be received until May 5th.-Mrs. Clara Pochler Smithmeyer Mrs. Ida Smith' Griffith, Miss Hannah Oliver. committee.
The Marcella Howland Memorial scholarship is open to young women of the junior and senior classes of the College. Applications for this scholarship for the year 1911-1912 will be received until May 5th. The committee is: Paefessor Galloo, Professor Hyde, Professor Oliver.
The date of the graduating recital of Gretchen Rankin has been changed from May 18 to May 23 This change is due to the fact that the senior play is given on the date originally announced for Miss Rankin's recital.
Recital Date Changed.
The tryout for the senior play will be held Tuesday, April 18, in Fraser hall, at 8 o'clock.
Miss Emma Goldman will address the members of the Good Government club at the Phi Gam house tomorrow morning at 10:30 o'clock on some subject relating to anarchism.
Senior Play Tryout.
Frank Smith visited his brother Ralph, who is a senior in the School of Law, last Friday.
REGENTS ANSWER GOVERNOR'S LETTER
STATEMENT BY DEAN TEMPLIIN WITHOUT AUTHORITY.
Report That Certain Repairs Must Be Made—Hope That Controversy Will Cease.
In answer to a letter sent this week by Governor Stubbs to the Board of Regents of the University, a letter was filed yesterday with the governor in which the statements relative to the refusing admission to five hundred students within the next two years were declared to be without official authority. In his letter the governor asked that the regents conduct a personal investigation of this matter and also that they report on the actual condition of affairs as they are said to exist by the recent editorial in the Graduate Magazine.
In answer to the inquiry as to the statements made by Dean Templin, the Regents said that they were entirely without the sanction of the Board and they also explained that the controversy as to the $40,000 item of University upkeep in no way emanated from the Regents or from the administrative powers of the University.
The letter does not go deeply into the details asked for by the governor, as the Board had not had sufficient time in which to conduct a close investigation. Their letter says, however, that there is no reason to suppose that the University will refuse admission to five hundred students.
In regard to some of the specific questions asked by the governor, it was stated that in several cases there was defective wiring that might entail a loss of both life and property and that the need for this rewiring was so apparent that some work would have to be done and that the money must be taken from the appropriation for upkeep. As to the foundations that were said to be crumbling and in immediate need of repair, it was stated that the foundation under Snow hall was in bad shape and that there was really danger to life. The cost of repairing this must be taken from the appropriation for upkeep. In answer to the question as to the condition of the Medical School, it was pointed out that any enlargement of the school must necessarily come from the appropriation of 1909.
The letter closed with an assurance that the University will return to the taxpayer full value received and that it is hoped that any controversy between the governor and the University will cease and that the Board of Regents will lend its influence and authority in that direction.
Dean Templin was interviewed today with regard to the letter sent out yesterday by the Regents and he states that their action in no way would effect his plans for the future. "This entire plan of refusing admission to five hundred students within the next two years has been generally misunderstood," said the Dean. "In my original plan it was not intended that the University should set a numerical limit to the number of students that should be enrolled and after that refuse to allow any more to enter. There are various other ways by which the enrollment might be kept down. For instance, it might be decided to increase the standard of efficiency of school work or to have less leniency in regard to keeping up the grade of school work or to make the entrance requirements more rigid. In view of the large number of students already in classes and the small number of teachers and no immediate prospect of obtaining more, it might be well to limit the number of students who are to attend this institution. However, the matter will be allowed to stand as it is at the present time, but it is my intention to present a plan at the regular meeting of the regents when I am to make my formal report for the year in which the exact idea will be explained."
A SENIOR ATTACKED.
Fred Pettit Encountered in North Park This Morning.
When Fred Pettit, a senior in the College tried to assist a man whom he found lying by the side of the walk in North park this morning he was viciously attacked. Pettit and a companion were returning home from a dance in Ecke's hall about 1 o'clock.
As they approached a shaded part of the walk, they noticed a dark object lying nearby. Upon closer inspection Pettit found the object to be the body of a man. When the student prodded the prostrate form to see if the man was asleep, he was beset with vigour. As the disturbed man rushed at his would-be helper, he shouted: "You're the wise guy I'm after and I'll get you." The struggle lasted for several minutes when Pettit threw his assaultant to the ground and joined his companion.
FRESHMAN TEAM PICKED.
Coach Harlan Will Have a Squad of Seventeen.
Hal Harlan, who has been coaching the freshman baseball squad announced this afternoon the team which he has picked to represent the first year men this spring on the diamond. New suits have been ordered for the freshmen and will be given out as soon as they arrive.
The men and their respective positions are: Walker, Zabel, Delaney and Curry, pitchers; Campbell and Charlesworth, catchers; Alcorn, first base; Lynch, second base; Wilson, third base; Trickett, short stop; Phillips, left field; Colin, center field, and Steuve, right field. Densmore, right field, and Deichman, Gardner, and Magill, second base, will remain on the squad.
Will Give Recital.
Char. Barkdull, graduate of the school of music, will give a song recital next Tuesday at 4 p.m., at North College. Next Thursday evening he will give a recital at Holton to be followed by a number of recitals over the state He will be assisted by his sister.
Maurice Blacker of Kansas City is visiting at the Phi Psi house.
COMMISSION NAMED TO AID REGENTS
THREE SUB.COMMITTEES AP-
POINTED BY GOV. STUBBS.
Another Committee Will Report on Mill Tax Law—Presidents Are Pleased.
One of the most important educational meetings in the history of the state was held in Governor Stubb's office in Topeka, Thursday when a new state commission was establisher which was made up of Regents chosen from the various institutions. Governor Stubbs will be the president of the new commission, and Supt. of Public Instruction, E. T. Fairchild will be secretary. The purpose of the new commission, as announced to the Regents, all of whom met in Topeka Thursday is to secure greater efficiency in the management of the schools and to create a bond of sympathy and understanding between the officials of the larger state educational institutions. The plan by which the governor will attempt to carry on the work is as follows: The regents of the different educational institutions will have direct supervision over the school. In addition to these boards of regents the commission provided for three subcommittees of three members each. Each of the three educational institutions shall be represented on each committee. The three committees and their membership are as follows: Committee on business management, L. S. Cambern, K. U.; M. M. Sherman, Agricultural, J. E. Junkin, Normal.
Committee on Efficiency—W. A. White, K. U.; A. L. Spons尔，Agricultural; S. Ingalls. Normal.
Committee on co-ordination of work—Scott Hopkins, K. U.; Arthur Capper, Agricultural; G. E. Tucker, Normal.
Chancellor Strong and Joseph Hill, president of the State Normal School, and H. J. Waters, president of the Agricultural College, have declared themselves heartily in favor of the new scheme and believe that it will solve the problem of co-ordination between the state schools.
Under this arrangement three regents were left to look after affairs at large. Another committee was appointed to make a detailed and exhaustive report to the committee on the advisability of adopting the mill tax method of taxation in the state of Kansas for the support of state educational institutions. The members of this committee are, Rodney Elward, W. E. Blackburn and J. E. Boyer. Governor Stubbs expressed himself yesterday as favorable to such a state tax.
Governor Stubbs said yesterday in referring to the caliber of the men who met with him in Topeka to discuss the future of high education in the state of Kansas: "Did you ever see a higher type of men gathered together in one crowd in Kansas? I never did."
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Graduate School Students
All candidates for degrees in the Graduate School are request ed to meet in room 110,Fraser, at 4:30 p. m., Monday, April 10th.