The Kansan.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, OCTOBER 26, 1909
VOLUME VI.
WILL GIVE A DUTCH PLAY
VAN EEDEN'S "YSBRAND' RECEIVED IN MSS.
University Students Will Give First Performance of Poet's Drama in English.
"Ysbrand," a play written by Dr. Frederick Van Eeden, the noted Dutch dramatist, will be presented by students of the University of Kansas in Robinson gymnasium early in January. This will be the first occasion for one of Dr. Van Eeden's plays to be given before an English speaking audience. The play was translated from the Dutch by Dr. Van Eeden especially for the use of the students of the University. When the Dutch playwright lectured here last spring he promised to send over one of his plays for the University stage, and last Sunday Prof J. E. Boodin received the manuscript of "Ysbrand." The play has had a long and successful run on the continent of Europe, but was not translated into English until last summer, and will get its introduction to the English speaking world on the stage of Robinson gymnasium.
The scene of the play is laid in Holland, and special costumes and scenery will be needed for its presentation. The hero goes about hatless and shoeless, dressed in an Oriental robe and the situations that arise from the failure of his acquaintances to understand the poet and his philosophy of life result in many funny situations. The play, however, has a tragic ending
The piece takes its title from the name of the principal character. Ysbrand is a poet-philosopher, around whom the action centers. Strangely enough, the incidents of Ysbrand's life as unfolded in the story tallying almost exactly with the career of Harry Kemp, the University poet, and Harry Kemp has, by common consent, been selected to portray the character of Ysbrand on the stage. Those who have read the manuscript say the part of Ysbrand could not have been better adapted to Kemp if it had been written especially for him. The other characters in the play will be determined by a competitive try-out, or will be awarded by a university committee.
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Dr. Van Eeden, whose poetic ideas of life attracted much attention when he lectured here last year, enjoys a high reputation
Miss Gertrude Mossler will do the principal work in staging the play and Dr. Van Eeden himself has promised to be present to assist with the finishing touches.
tion as a dramatist on the conti nent of Europe, ranking with Sud dermann and Hauptman.
INVITATION FROM CAPITAL.
Topeka Paper Wants Students to Visit Building.
The Kansan has received an invitation from the publisher of the Topeka Daily Capital, asking the various committees, twenty-one Kansas-Washburn game to visit his building. All the people who have work in the building will be at the service of the visitors. On account of his large amount of office room, Mr. Capper also requests the students to make their headquarters with him.
VIOLIN RECITAL TONIGHT.
Professor Morse Will Play in the Chapel.
Prof. Wort Morse, head of the violin department of the School of Fine Arts, will give a recital in the chapel tonight, assisted by Prof. Carl Preyer. The following program will be rendered:
Second Concerta ...Wieniawski Allegro Moderato...
Romance...
Professor Morse.
The Night ... Huss
Spinning Song ... Whiting
Professor Prever.
(a) Air... Bach
(b) Concerto (first movement,
Fortini with Cadinza, by
Caesar Thompson.)
Professor Morse
Prelude Passione ... Sauer
Professor Prever.
(a) Madrigale ... Simonetti
(e) Humoreske ...Dvoral
Frolic of the Imp...Bazzini
Professor Morse.
The State University will begin to realize what real trouble is, now that a linotype has been secured. t would be worth twenty-five cents to hear W. H. Carruth's remarks when he sees the proof of a poem that has been set up by a student linotyper.-Emporia Gazette.
Literary Staff Chosen
A Prediction.
Editor Spotts of the Annual announced this morning that he has chosen the literary staff for the Annual. The members are: Iris Calderhead, Martha Stough, Letha Hurst, Edna Anderson, Frank Nutter, J. E. Miller, C. G. Eddy, and Ray Wick.
Roy H. Martin, '07, who is employed with the Fowler Packing Co., at Kansas City, visited with his sister and attended the football game Saturday afternoon.
Chancellor Strong entertained the Board of Regents at dinner to day.
KANSAS MUST WORK HARDER
MUCH NEEDED BEFORE NEBRASKA GAME.
New Men on Training Table Manager Leaves Tonight to Arrange for Official.
While the Jayhawkers have improved much in their playing ability during the past two weeks, and while there seems to be no doubt that the Kansas eleven will be able to take the game against Washburn without much trouble, it is the opinion of Coach Kennedy that the men have much to do between now and the time when they meet the Cornhuskers.
The especially weak points of the team at this time seem to be the poor tackling and the manner in which the men seem to get into the game and get off on plays. The coaches realize these weak points and this week are trying to strengthen the players. The great need seems to be for the coaches to get behind the men and tell them how to get down and play the game. That is what Kennedy and Mosse are trying to do now and there is no doubt that two weeks more will make a greater change in the team than ever. Kennedy's idea seems to be to get the men in the height of condition for the Nebraska game and to that end he is now working.
TO CHOOSE DEBATERS.
Up to this time no officials have been agreed upon for the Nebraska game. Manager Lansdon leaves tonight, however, for Lincoln, and before he returns all details of the game will have been agreed upon. Two officials for the Thanksgiving game have already been selected. They are Masker, referee and Cornell, of Lincoln, head linesman.
New System Adopted at Meeting of Council Last Night.
A new system of choosing contestants for the inter-state debates was decided on at the meeting of the debating council at the home of Prof. W. E. Higgins, last night: First six men will be chosen for the tryout, then these six men will have debates and the same three judges. Thre men will be chosen to make up the team.
It was also announced yesterday that the prices of admission to the Thanksgiving game have been advanced from $1.50 and $2.00 to $2.00 and $2.50.
A proposition was received from the Ames, Iowa Agricultural College for a debate with that school, but a debate between Ames and Kansas can not be arranged this year.
AT CHAPEL TODAY.
Professor Blackmar Talked on Economy of Expenditure
"In America we create wealth faster than we can consume it intelligently," said Prof. F. W. Blackmar, in speaking on the economy of expenditure in chapel Tuesday morning. "Economy is not necessarily doing without things, as that may be deprivation."
Professor Blackmar emphasized the fact that all classes of people have the problem of knowing what will give the most satisfactory returns for a given expenditure of money and energy. In national economy the problem is to find the amount of taxation which will yield in return the principal and a reasonable interest. The latter can not be estimated in dollars and cents, but depends upon the social improvement.
The student will be most successful who best understands the results to be secured from certain investments of time and energy. He will continually have work left undone, but will be speccessful if the important things have been accomplished. The same principle will apply in life outside of school. It is the ability to decide for the things which bring the most satisfaction for expenditure which makes for success.
A CURTAIN RAISER.
Masque Club Will Give "Op-O'. Me-Thumb."
CHEMISTS MEET.
Listened to Discussion of "Paint Pierments" Saturday.
The meeting was well attended by the Lawrence members of the society, but none from Kansas City was present.
The Masque club has decided to stage the one-act play, "Op-O'Me-Thumb," as a curtain raiser to the "School for Scandal," which will be presented this fall. Maude Adams used this playlet successfully for several years. Frederick Fenn and Richard Pryce, the noted English dramatists are responsible for the sketch
Miss Fay Chishan, a freshman in the Fine Arts school, will play the lead. The rest of the cast will be Ina Pratt, Cloe Corry, Lucie Barrett, Hanna Mitchell, and Donald McKay.
Frank Parker, '09, of Kansas city attended the game Saturday afternoon and visited friends over Sunday.
The Kansas City section of the American Chemical society held its first meeting since spring in the Chemistry building Saturday afternoon. Mr. L. S. Hughes, of the Picher Lead Co., of Jouli Mo., spoke on "Paint Pigments." At the evening meeting he discussed the use of paints a protection for iron work.
OFFERED BARBS APPOINTMENTS
'Would Not Take Them,' Says Neal.
Three Chairmanships Were Refused—Editor Spotts Chose the Best for the Place.
"The author of the kick printed in the Saturday issue of The Kansan is under a misapprehension of conditions," said George A. Neal, president of the senior class, in speaking to a Kansan reporter in regard to the committee appointments which he had made. "In the election I received support from no one portion of the class and in my selection of committee members I worked for the best interests of the class as a whole. I consulted with at least twenty-five men in regard to my apopintments," said Mr. Neal.
He called attention to the fact that of the thirty members of the various committees, twenty-one were non-fraternity students,eight were members of national fraternities and one of the local fraternity. "Furthermore," said Mr. Neal, "three non-fraternity students were offered committee chairmanships, but they declined on plea of having too much other work." Five other non-fraternity students who were offered places on the committees felt that they were not sufficiently acquainted to properly fulfill the duties.
Ralph Spotts, editor of the Annual, states that all appointments were made regardless of political factions and fraternity affiliations with the one aim in view—the issuing of an annual which would be truly representative of the University. An effort was made to secure persons peculiarly fitted for the kind of work which they were chosen to do.
Opportunity was afforded, through a notice in the Kansan, for those wishing to make suggestions with regard to the appointments, but none were received. Besides this, conferences were held with the leaders of the other reactions concerning the appointments.
Orchestra Will Play.
The University orchestra will play in chapel Friday. The orchestra has two new instruments which they have never used before this year, the oboe and bassoon. At present they are working on the score of "The Mikado."
Mrs. Sisson will talk on the "Choice and Cultivation of Friendship," at the regular meeting of the Y.W.C.A. Wednesday afternoon.
Miss Elizabeth Roberts of the graduate school, spent Sunday at her home in Fredonia.
Tadd Quadlander will play SENIOR PARTY Friday Night, One member of each couple must be a Senior Ecke's Hall F.A.A.Hall SOPHOMORE PARTY AdmiSson 75c OCT.29. Shar