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y Nebraskan VOL. XXVII, NO. 117. THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA," LINCOLN, NEBRASKA, TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 1928. PRICE 5 CENTS DA1L KOSMET KLUB CHOOSES MEN FOR CHORUSES Singers and Dancers for Pony And Society Units Are Selected for Show FIRST NIGHT AT HASTINGS 'Love Hater' Cast Rehearses Nightly in Preparation For Spring Tour Kosmet Klub announced yesterday the men who have been selected for pony and society chorus work in 'The Love Hater' to be presented April 9 in Hastings, April 10 in Fre mont and the following week-end in Lincoln. These University men will make up singing and dancing chor uses for the Kosmet Klub production. The diminutive Cornhuskers who will be featured as 'ponies' are: Howard Kennedy, John Skiles, James Musgrave, Paul Burgert, Pat Mc Donald, Park Anderson, Charles ttruce. John Lindbeck, Charles Ew- ing, John Sanders, Robert LeCrone and William Mentzer. Eight in Choruses Those of the society chorus who will be dressed as males include: Dick Peterson, Clark Kelley, Joyce Ayres, Clarence Schultz, Glenn Presnell, Blue Howell, Dorsey Bald win, and Lee Vance. University men in the society chor us who will appear in feminine garb are: Ralph Bergsten, Joe Wells, Neal Bailey, Edwin Brandes, Bruce Sny der, James Musgrave, Frederick Daly and William Mentzer. Rehearsals of the cast, under the direction of Herbert Yenne are be ing held in the Temple every eve ning. The cast, announced in Satur Aav'n issue of The Daily Nebraskan are working 'The Love Hater into shape for presentation during the spring holidays. The pony chorus, in spite of the fact that final announcement of members has been withheld, have been practicing diligently, directed by Ralph Ireland, 'chorus coach'. BRAGDON EXHIBITION DRAWS ENTHUSIASTS Showing of Scene anil Sketch! Brings Spectator to Art Gallery in Museum Much interest has centered around the Claude Bragdon exhibit of scenes and costume sketches for Walter Hampden's theatrical pro ductions which is now on display in Gallery A of Morrill hall at the Uni versity. These include designs for "Ham let", "Macbeth", "The Merchant of Venice", "Cyrano de Bergerac", "The Eternal Thief", and "Cappon sacehi" the dramatization of Brown ing's "The Ring and the Book'', which has just closed at Hampden's Theatre in New York. The sketches for "Capponsacchi" are attracting especial ' attention because the Uni versity Players will present this play the last of April with Hart Jenks, former Nebraskan who was a mem ber of Hampden's original cast, in the leading role. "Mr. Bragdon," says Prof. Paul H. Gnimmann, director of the School of Fine Arts, "is one of that email group of artists in the theater who have brought a fresh spirit into theatrical productions. He is well known as an architect and author, but his dominant interest just now is the theater by reason of its vital (Continued on Page 3.) Kosmet Klub Publicity Workers Will Meet Today A meeting of Kosmet Klub pub licity workers will be held in the Kosmet Klub rooms, Orpheum building at 6 o'clock this afternoon. Reverend McMillin Says Lent Is Preparation Period for Easter Editor's Notei This U tko fourth of a series of Interviews with the University's stsdent pastors coneerr'-ng the Looten seatoa acd Its reUtiws U"5 varsity life which will ho pub fished by The Daily Nebraskan. (By Cliff F. Sandahl) That Lent is a period of special spiritutijl preparation for the glorious reason of Easter, was the answer made by Rev. L. W. McMillin, priest in charge f the University Epiocopal hurch, to the question "What Is Lent?" in an interview Monday after noon. "It begins with Ash Wednesday, Grummann Explains 'II Trovatore' Today Prof. Paul E. Grummann, direc tor of the University school of fine arts, will give an interpreta tion of 'II Trovatore', the opera to be presented by the Chicago Civic Opera company at the Colis eum Thursday evening, in a lec ture at the University convocation at 11 o'clock this morning in the Temple Theater. Professor Grum mann is noted for his knowledge of musical affairs and productions. BUSKERS WILL DEBATE DAKOTA Nebraska Two-Man Team Will Go to Grand Island for Forensic Tilt HANSEN BOOKS MEETING Nebraska debaters will meeet two members of the North Dakota foren sic squad in a debate on the Nicara guan question held in Grand Island Saturday, March 31. Nebraska will uphold the negative of the question, "Resolved: That Secretary Kellogg's policy in regard to Central America should be discontinued." University of North Dakota will be represented in the debate by Lloyd Blume and Bennie A. Johnson, while Nebraska's speakers will be Robert M. Baldwin, Law '30, Heb ron, and Jacob M. Finklestein, Law '28, Lincoln. The Grand Island debate is being arranged by Carl F. Hansen '27, who was a debater at the University of Nebraska last year Mr. Hansen is now teaching debate and dramatics in the senior high school at Grand Island. He will take care of the de- baters while in Grand Island, and arrange all details regarding the de bate next Saturday. Only two speakers will represent each university in the debate, ten minutes being allowed for each speech and six minutes for rebuttals. Following the conclusion of speeches an open forum discussion will be (Continued on Page 3.) CRAWFORD WILL BE LDHCHEON SPEAKER Theta Sigma Phi Will Sponsor Noon Meet for Women Interested In Feature Writing Professor R. P. Crawford, profes sor of agricultural journalism, will talk on 'What to Write and Where to Sell,' Thursday noon at the lunch eon sponsored by Theta Sigma Phi, journalistic fraternity for women, at the Right-A-Way Cafe, 234 North Eleventh street Tickets are fifty cents and may be obtained from any member of Theta Sigma Phi, from the Journalism office, U 104, and the College Book Store. Any wom en interested in writing profesisonal ly may attend. "Take a survey of the markets and then write for the field," Professor Crawford advises his students in practical feature writing. Many students have sold their first article under his direction and have since made good in free lance writing. This is the third of a series of monthly luncheons sponsored by Theta Sigma Phi to foster profes sional interest and practical develop ment among women who expect to make writing a profession. France Elliott is chairman of the general ar rangements, Harriett Ray in charge of tickets and Eloise Keefer, publi city. Senior Class Selects Minor Office Holders " F. Lowell Bollcn, '28, Friend, was elected vice-president and Eugene E. Lundquist, '28, Laurel, was chosen secretary of the senior class at a meeting held Friday afternoon at Social Sciences auditorium. Both of ficers will serve for the remainder of the semester. so called from the ancient custom of putting a cross of ashes on the forehead as a sign of penitence and mourning," he explained. "It covers a period of six weeks, ending with Easter. "As the six Sundays of Lent are not fast days, the-period is exactly forty days long," continued Rev. r.u:n;. "This is an Invitation of Moses, Elizan, and our Blesesd Lord.', Folk w Jesus The pastor then pointed out that following the baptism of Jesus In the River Joan and vrpntlon for His public ministry, Jesus went (Contlnubd on Page 8.) WOMEN HEAR MRS. ROBNETT Vocational Worker Addresses Co-Eds at Convocation Monday Morning OPENS TWO DAY MEETING Group Conferences Today Terminate Activities of Chairman While in Lincoln "No matter how strong is your professional training, no matter how strong your ability in your chosen profession, your success depends more than fifty percent upon your personality," stated Mrs. Florence Robnett, chairman of the Chicago Collegiate Bureau of Occupations, in speaking to University women Mon day morning at convocation on "Vo cations and Professions." The con vocation opened the two day voca tional guidance program sponsored by the Associated Women Student Board with Mrs. Robnett as leader. The speaker stressed the three eras of professional work open to women, the first in the past genera tion, when no more than three or four lines of work were open to wo men and only one line open to col lege graduates teaching. The sec ond era came during the World War, when thousands of women, went into (Continued on Page 2.) Solo Numbers Feature , Sunday Band Concert R. O. T. C. Organization Gives Last Program of Year; Will Start Outdoor Drilling University of Nebraska R. O. T. C. band, under the direction of Prof. William T. Quick, appeared in its second concert of the season at the coliseum Sunday afternoon. "Ave Marie," sung by Miss Vera Upton, soprano soloist accompanied by the band, and "Columbia Kolka", a cornet solo by Raymond McCor mack, were especially well received, as were Flotow's "Stradella" over ture and "Coronation" march by Meyerbeer. For an encore Miss Upton sang "Beauty's Eyes", while Mr. McCor mack responded with "Indian Dawn". This is the band's last concert this year. It will resume outdoor drill this week, and will play for the mili tary review today at 5 o'clock. Mrs. Florence Robnett Has Vesper Program Mrs. Florence Robnett, manag ing director of the Chicago Col legiate Bureau of Occupations, will speak on Personality in Business,' Tuesday at the Vesper services in Ellen Smith HalL Esther Heyne, general chair man of the Vocational Guidance Program will lead. Special mus ic is being.arranged for by Helen McChesney. Z ' - Xhoeer. In the ballet cf ihe opera 'II Trovatore' comig to the coliseum Thur.y, March 29. The 'H f Lincoln by the" Chicago Civic Opera company is identical with the performance given in the AudHonum Theatre In Chicago. The "inUtion in LlSn includes'Lllet, chorus, scenic and electrical effects. It is the first time that Lincoln ha. bee Included on the annual itinerary of the Chicago Civic Opera company. , Impersonators Wax Warm in Female Roles Embryo Actors in University Rival Popular Favorites In Talent Display (By Alene Miner) Hooey! Bang! Tap! and only grace ful arms appeared to the human eye focused on the third story window of the Temple. The grace with which these arms were swaying would make even a Ziegfield Follies girl envious, and the height those limbs kicked would make her blush. Who are these talented dancers? They are none other than the Society chorus of the musical comedy "The Love Hater." "Herb" Yenno says that 'they crept up flat-footed like when they tried out but it was pre ordained that these unusual college men should surpass the bald headed row's idols in the art of dancing and how they can vamp! Rivals Stars There is nothing wintry about the leading lady, (man) a former follies girL She will probably win many a contest arid secure as many dancing trorhies as Maricn Nixon or be a close runner-up on Joan Crawford when the tour is over. Her social secretary, Madam la Comtesse de Clairenne, (Howard Payne) is per. fection when it comes to handling the men. Regardless of the fact that she (Continued on Page 3.) UNIVERSITY IS HOST TO OPERA COMPANY Large Stage and Seating Capacity Permits Presentation of nounced the last of this week. Jimmy 'II Trovatore I Lewis, director, is compiling the re- j suits in the various events and ex University of Nebraska will be)pecta to ,ave tne resuit3 up-to-date, host to the Chicago Civic Opera j The casg B basketball champion company next Thursday when this ghip has ot been settied as yet. Phi world famous operatic organization comes to Lincoln for the presentation of "II Trovatore." In arranging for the appearance of the Chicago artists, the Univer sity is giving its students an oppor tunity that is presented to no other student body hv the Missouri Valley region. The performance was made possibly only by the size of the stage in Nebraska's massive Coliseum where the elaborate scenic spectacle will be shown. The seating capacity of the building makes possible tha local slogan, "A famous grand opera company at prices that will fit any purse." Rosa Raisa Heads Cast The Chicago company, headed by Rosa Raisa, world renowned dramat ic soprano, is the greatest travelling musical organization in the world. Some idea of the magnitude of the company may be gained when it is known that railroad fares alone for this gigantic group, during its trans continental tour, will exceed $200, 000. Scenic, costuming and lighting af fects for "II Trovatore" will arrive (Continued on Page 3) Ballet Dancers 1 1 .MfcJ GLEE CLUB HAS BOOKED TOWNS Seventh Annual Tour of State Will Be Made During Spring Recess APRIL 12 IS OPEN DATE Proposed Program for Trip Has Several New Arrangements Over Other Years At the outset of spring vacation, beginning April 7, the University of Nebraska Glee Club will embark on its seventh annual tour of the state. The trip will include eight, and pos sibly nine towns in the eastern por tion of Nebraska. The itinerary is as follows: April 7 DeWitt. April 8 (Easter) Fairbury. April 9 Hebron. April 10 Deshler. April 11 Superior. April 12 (Undecided at present.) April 13 Friend. April 14 Dorchester. An attempt is being made to book Sunday, April 15, at some town near Lincoln, but as yet no engagement is scheduled. The place of the April 12 program has not been definitely (Continued on Page 2.) Lewis Will Announce Intramural Rankings Standings of Fraternities in Sport Program Are Being Compiled; Hoop Title Undecided Standings of the fraternities in the intramural athletic race are being j compiled at present and will be an- Sigma Kappa and Alpha Gamma Rho are scheduled to play this week, but in case the two fraternities do not get together, the title will be award ed to Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Horseshoe and handball games for today :ollow: Handball doubles, Phij0m'ah Ted ga ,28 Wray, Colo; juippa vs rm ueua men, w o, vs flu ueita ineta, 4 to Sigma Alpha Epsilon vs Beta Theta Pi, 4 to 5. Horseshoe singles, Court 1, Theta Chi vs Sigma Alpha Mu, 4 to 5; Omega Beta Pi vs Alpha Gam ma Rho, 5 to 6; Court 2, Acaca a vs Alpha Theta Chi, 4 to 5; Delta Tau Delta to 6. vs Phi Gamma Delta, 5 Walcott Is Lecturer On Vocation Program "The Ministry" will be the sub ject of the fifth lecture of the "Vocations" series on Wednesday evening, March 28, at Social Sciences auditorium at 7 o'clock. Dr. Clifton II. Walcott, pastor of the First Baptist church of Lin coln, will be the speaker. The meeting is open to the public. in 'II Trovatore' R.O.T.C. Unit Will Form On South Side of Field The R. O. T. C. parade, called for 4:50 o'clock today, will be formed on the south side of the parade ground, due to the con struction work being done on the new Andrews Hall. This means that Company A will be placed with its right on Fourteenth street and that Company M will be near Twelfth street. This necesasrily causes the re viewing stand to be located on the north side of the square. Special attention is called to the parade as it is the first of the series to be held this spring. WORK ON MALL MOVES RAPIDLY Buildings Have Been Removed, Tracts Cleared and Dirt Scraped Off Plot EXPECT TO FINISH IN MAY Memorial Mall will be well on the way to" completion by May 1, when excavators will have finished the grading and leveling of the area di rectly east of the east stadium stand. The mall, one of the newer projects of the University campus develop ment has rapidly been taking form the past few weeks as excavators have started clearing the grounds. Buildings have been removed, tracts (Continued on Page 2.) FOUR ARE INJURED WHEN CAR DPSETS Roadster Smashes After Sharp Turn Is Made to Avoid Collision With Second Auto Four students of the University of N'ehraska were injured when their car upset at Fourteenth and Van Dorn streets Sunday evening. The injured are: Edith Mae Johnson, '28. Fremont; Emily Hoagland, '29, Xrumble ,30. Cambridge, Miss Johnson and Miss Hoagland were taken to the Lincoln General hospital where they were attended by Dr. Clayton F. Andrews.' The trirla were suffering from severe Iae- jerations on tne legs, minor cuts and bruises. Mr. Trumble and Mr. Bar ger were both treated at the hospital for small cuts on the hands and legs. The girls were better Monday, and according to members of Miss John son's sorority, will be out of the hos pital in two or three days. The accident occurred, according to Mr. Trumble, when in order to avoid a collision with a car coming west on Van Dorn sttreet, Barger gave a quick swing to the left, which overturned the roadster in which the four people were riding. They were cut by flying glass from the wind shield. The car was badly damaged. 'V. "'"f PLAYERS WILL PRESENT GREAT DRAMA OF LIFE Acting Rights to Galsworthy Work Are Secured From Century Company RAMSAY WILL TAKE LEAD Performances Are Arranged To Avoid Conflict With 'II Trovatore' University Players will present 'Old English, Galsworthy's re nowned drama of the life of a great man, his success and ultimate fail ure, Wednesday, Friday and Satur day of this week, in the Temple Theater. Rights to the play were se cured from the Century Play com pany, which is in control of the act ing rights to the production, in order that patrons of the Players might have the opportunity of witnessing Galsworthy's greatest drama. Ray Ramsay will play the title role of Sylvanus Heythorp, the cen tral figure of the play, who drives his way to authority by his indora itable will, but eventually finds that age has crept up on him and is rob bing him of his empire. He will be supported by a cast of fifteen: Gilbert Farney Coral Dubry Bob Pillen Jack Rank Charles Ventor Tuad Cone Mr. Brownbee Zolley Lerner Clergyman Creditor Joy Storm Rosamund Lame Inez Mae Latta Phyllis . Larne Eunenia Benning Jock Larne Horace Munger Joseph Pillen Robert Reade Adela Heythorp Kate Goldstein Clerk Alfred Poska Mr. Westgate Cecil Schmitt Letty Ruth Clendenin Meller Zolley Lerner Molly Thirza Fay Mr. Ramsay's role is the part made famous by George Arliss in the early productions of the play, which scored heavily from the first. The Players Have been preparing and pointing for 'Old English' for over (Continued on Page 2.) HAL GOSSARD WILL LEAD FORUM GROUP Dean of Men at Nebraska Wesleyan University Will Speak at Wednesday Luncheon Hal Gossard, dean of men at Ne braska Wesleyan University, will ad dress World Forum next Wednesday noon on the subject, "How Can the Highest Values in Relations of Uni versity Men and Women Be Achiev ed?" According to Mr. C. D. Hayes, sec retary of the University Y. M.C. A., "Mr. Gossard is in close touch with student life and problems, is a thor ough scholar, and speaks from a scientific point of view." Dean Gossard is head of the de partment of mathematics of Nebras- Wesleyan University. He was formerly a member of the faculty of University of Wyoming, and oc cupied the position of regional stu dent secretary of the Y. M. C. A. Tickets for the luncheon next Wednesday noon are now on sale in the University Y. M. C. A. office in the Temple, and at the Y. W. C. A. for twenty-five cents. Only a limit ed number of tickets are on hand. State Tractor Laboratory Is First in World Nebraska's state tractor testing laboratory, the only one of its kind in the world, has now tested 147 tractors, answered more than 30,000 requests for information, and enter tained delegations from several for eign countries as well as from prac tically every agricultural state" in America. Individual buyers and large com panies have sought the truth at the ericultural college of the University of Nebraska before they purchased. Manufacturers' have also benefited by the state test. Many of them have said the rapid Improvement in tractors has been largely due to the measuring stick that this state has applied to each new model before it could be sold in the slate. Meat Guarantees All of the machines tested ia ths laxt four yars have met the mom mendatlons of the manufacturers. This shows remarkable engineering especially when the improvements of the past eight years are considered, the tractor testing officials say. In the last eight years, manufac turers have speeded up their rn- clr.nei 80 per cent, est down tho weight por draw-bur hois-tocr 1 per cent, and cut down the f u 1 enn (Continucd on Ttz1 )