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Nebraskari ine u any Official Student Newspaper of the University of Nebraska (M.. XXXII J(). Ill ':oia; i:itisk , srim. maiYcii i2rra.i. PRICK 5 CLOTS. WILL VOTE AT POLLS WEDNESDAY Maid of Honor and Mortar Board Candidates to Be Named. The 1933 May queen, maid of honor, and candidates for Mortar Board society, will be chosen at the regular Mortar Hoard spring elation to be held Wednesday, M;irch 15. in Ellen Smith hall on the downtown campus and in the Home Economies building on the Att campus. Polls will be open from nine to five ,it Ellen Smith hall and from ten to five at the Ag college. only senior women are permit ted to vote for Mortar Board can didates. Each voter must vote for not. less than five nor more than twenty candidates, or the ballot will tx rejected. Alter the votes have been counted, the names of the thirty highest will be submitted to the society, and those girls to be masked Ivy Day will be selected from that list at a later date. Membership in Mortar Board so ciety, unlike that of the Innocents, varies in number from year to year. Members are elected on the tliree-fold basis of scholarship, service, and leadership. A candi date must have an average of eighty in previous years' work, and mi i.u have no existing incompletes, delinquencies, or failures. Participation in extra-curricular activities will be an important fac tor in election to the society. Not the number of activities engaged in, but the quality of work done wili merit consideration of the candidate. All junior and senior women may vote for May queen and maid ot honor. Any senior girl with an eighty average, a B activity to her credit, and meeting university eligibility requirements may be considered as a candidate. A list of all eligible women will be posted at i he polls Wednesday. The girl receiving the greatest number of votes will act as May queen on Ivy day, and the girl re ceiving second high, will serve as her maid of honor. DR. IDE TALKS AT Zoology Instructor Tells About Summer Camp Experiences. An illustrated lecture on his ex perience and the life at the Uni versity of Wyoming summer camp was given by Dr. Otis Wade of the zoology department at the meet ing of Fhi Sigma honorary biolog ical society held in Bessey hall Wednesday evening. March 8. Dr. Wade conducted classes laU summer at the camp which is held each year in the Medicine Bow national forest about forty miles from Laramie, Wyoming. Highlights of Wade's talk fea tured descriptions of the camp, its purpose and the work of the stu dents. "The camp is attractively nes tled in a forest of evergreens at an altitude of about 9,800 feet. Several log cabins for the stu dents and faculty and a large log recreation hall make up the "set tlement." Within a stone's throw of the camp is a fair sized cas cade, and the mountain stream which forms it is well stocked with trout. "Below the camp beaver have constructed a dam and about half i mile away is a relatively large lake surrounded by evergreen trees, a local landmark. Snowy Range, is only six miles distant, and Medicine Bow Peak furnishes unequaled opportunity for a climb that is taken advantage of by all classes at the camp," Wade de scribed. students have a unique oppor ( Continued on Page 3.) MfDMEN MAY QUEEN SIGMA MEETING RECITAL IS PRESENTED Miss Stover to Give Second Senior Program This Afternoon. The second senior recital of the year will be presented Sunday at 5 o'clock in the Temple Theater by Laurola Stover, student with Miss Maud Fender Gtitzmor in the school of music. Miss Stover, ac companied by Lucille Ambrose will play the following numbers: Hclitim.mn. " VolkMii-drhrn." T.sciiiikdWNky, "Kr I.lcbi Mull Ho Schr." "So Si'hiniTi-.lK li, So SHiK." Kuii'il, "l.cnfiint ct I Sortileges." Hue. "J'ui IMi'iirt en Kuvh." (Ji'lll. "Klrljilhi " Harriett, "Tho Smclnir fllri nf Htm. UilL'Ifri. Mouils. H.iMi'riiiin, "ll.ipjri.' i flUOtU V OCR LO W LL END THIS AFTERNOON Martin Johnson's Jungle Film Will Be Shown On Program. The final program of the 1932 33 series of Sunday afternoon mu seum programs will le presented in Morrill hall's downstairs audi torium this afternoon. The chil dren's programs will be offered, as usual, at 2:30 o'clock and the adult presentation is scheduled for the usual hour, 4:15 o'clock. Featuring today's program is Martin Johnson's Jungle Film depicting- jungle scenes in Africa. This film is composed of five reels and requires an hour and fifteen minutes for each showing. This travel picture will be exhibited on both the children's and adults programs. "To the many friends of the mu seum, the staff wishes to express its appreciation for the fine at tendance at the Sunday programs and tne spienaia interest mani fested by them in the general prog ress of the museum," declared Dr. E. H. Barbour, director. "We hope in another year to resume these Sunday afternoon programs and continue these presentations on the wide variety of topics we have been so fortunate to secure in the past." TO HOLD COSTUME PARTY Young- People's Department Of Chrustian Church Sponsors Event. A costume party will be given by the young people's department of the First Christian church, IGth and K st., Friday night. Among some of the characters that will be represented at the af fair are Baron Munchausen and his friend Charlie, the Showboat quartet, and Madam Butterfly. Costume attire is obligatory, and all those who violate the obligation will be brought before the "Kan garoo Court." Members of the department are urged to be present and others who are interested are invited to be the special guests of the department. Miipniiui orniro iiu Four University Faculty Members Among American Men of Science Working together for a common a small etoud of scien- ;: la ctHvinir . to carrv the standard of scientific achievement into the realm of unknown quanti- rni;,wintr that the world should not suffer in ignorance the American Men of Science have sought to accomplish this desirable Cnin this group of eponents of scientific learning is found four Nebraska faculty members, whose diligent labors in research m their respective fields has brought them this coveted honor. These starred men are Chancellor emeritus Sam A,,,, fnr distinctive work m chemistry;' Dr. D. D. Whitney in 700l0TV FrOf. J. YVeavt-i, i 'ntlv Dr. R. J. Tool was added to this list for his no table work in the field or wwuy. . ...;.,on at on nf Science is a group made up of a thousand students ot me cau a. - --y sciences in tne uim whose work is regarueu as w. the most important from the Vom ari if y 1 CourtCHy of Lincoln Journal. MISS JANE YOUNGSTON. Who appeared in the south bal cony of the Coliseum amid a back ground of palms as the student choice for prom girl at the Junior-Senior prom Friday. Miss Youngston comes from Minden and is a member of Kappa Alpha Theta. 1 10 Miss Bertha Hornady to Be Guest at Mu Phi Epsilon Tea. A musical tea honoring Miss Bertha Hornaday, national music adviser of Mu Phi Epsilon, will be given by members of this organi zation at the home of Mrs. Phil Easterday Monday afternoon, March 13, at three o'clock. Besides her official position in the soror ity, Miss Hornaday is on the facul ty of the Horner Institute in Kan sas City. Table decorations will follow a centerpiece of violets and sweet peas. The musical program will be as follows: Etincelles by Mozkow- ski and Prelude in G Minor by Rachmaniaff presented by Arlene Larson; Non mi dir Recitative an, j Ari.i from "The Marriage of Figaro" given by Thais Mickey; The Slavanic Dance No. 2 in D Minor by Dvorak-Kreisler and Pantoum (Echerzo) given by Lois Lefferdink; and the concluding number? will be presented by Ruth Jefferson, Betsy Benedict, and Es ther Kreuscher, who will give 'Still as the Night" by Bohm and "When the Leaves are Turning" by Donizetti. The deadline for editorial and art copy to be in to the Awg wan has been set for 3 o'clock, Monday, March 13. standpoint of contributions made to science. Feeling that the men engaged in science and research should have something to work for, something to reward their cause, a society was formed by a group of spe cialists and psychologists at Co lumbia university, headed by Dr. J. M. Cattell. Selections to this organization, the highest of its kind in America, are made from a list of thousands of scientists whose names have been submitted for their active work in science. These names are submitted at irregular intervals. By a rigid and complicated method of elimination devised by Dr. Cattell, the candidates are elected to membership by the old members. The number of the group re mains at one thousand find new candidates are accepted only when vacancies occur. jsienrasKas rep- foenntntinn in this CTOUD IS One OI the hiahest among universities and colleges of America. MUSICA SORORITY HONOR ADVISER GROUP ELECTS OFFICERS Miss Dunlevy Named Head Of Mu Phi Epsilon, Music Society. At the recent election by Mu Phi Ensilon. honorary music sororitv. Marion Dunlevy was chosen as the president for the ensuing semester. Other officers elected wre Vlma Jams, vice prsidnt; Hilda Dickan, recording secretary; viola curry, corresponding secretary; Elizabeth Horrigan, treasurer; Lillian Nou dale, historian; Kuth Berkholder, warden; Esther Kreuscher, choris ter; and Fdna McConnell, chaplain. WEDNESDAY SET AS YEARBOOK DEADLINE Student Activities Manager Points Out Real Value Of 1933 Issue. Emphasizing the fact that Wed nesday is the absolute deadline for sales of the 1933 Cornhusker, John K. Selleck, manager of student ac tivities, in a statement made Sat urday, pointed out the real value offered in the 1933 yearbook at a prace 10 percent below that of last year's book. Mr. Selleck asserted that like other activities, the Cornhusker has unusual nroblenis to be met this year, but that it has reduced its price in keeping with the de gression . while maintaining its high standard of quality. "This year's cash price of $4.50, or liberal installment plan of $2 down, $1 April 1, and the balance of SI. 75 on delivery of the book. should place the Cornhusker with in the means of most students," Chas. Skade, business manag stated. "The Cornhusker is offered to the public at a price considerably below the cost of producing it, and in vears to come will be worth many times the present price. It is the only means the student has of preserving college memories and is in itself a real work of art. This year's final sales drive closes Wednesday, immediately after which, the contract for print ing and binding will be let. biu dents desiring- a copy of the Corn husker mav order thru a member of Tassels, Corncobs or the busi ness staff. Ml SKI M OFFICIALS niA Kii F i;m fccs (Ivrabl Of Smith, C.ruditatv Lnivt'rsitv Is Donor. Skins of a male and female emu, large native birds of Australia, which have been displayed at the museum for some time, are now keeping company with two emu eggs, recently received by the mu seum officials. The donor of both the skins and eggs is (ieraiu miuui, a ginuuttte of the university who is now liv- n? in the Philippine Islands. Smith sent the emu collection to nis sis r . . ter Mis Jennie Z. Smith, ot Lin coln, who in turn, presented them to the museum. One of the newly acquired eggs is carved to resemble a cameo, de picting a scene in Australia. Both eggs are considered fine specimens and range in size approximately as large as ostrich eggs. TOURNEY WILL CONTINUE Contestants Are Requested To Keep Matches Up To Date. Miss Clarice McDonald. W. A. A. sponsor, announced Saturday that the ping pong tournament will be continued as usual. Miss Mc Donald requests that contestants continue matches as soon as they are supplied with an opponent. The matches must be kept up to date. Contestants who do not n. off matches immediately wi'l be noti fied. As soon as all the matches are nlaved off. the two remaining contestants will play for the championship. E SELECTED PROM GIRL AT Over Five Hundred Couples Attend Annual Affair At Coliseum. Miss Jane Youngson, Minden, Kappa Alpha Theta, was chosen prom girl at the annual junior senior prom, closing formal event at the university, held at the coliseum Friday night. Over 500 couples attended the affair. As in former years the identity of the prom girl was unknown un til Miss Youngson stepped from the south balcony, amid a back ground of palms. Unaccompanied, she descended the temporarily constructed stairs, covered with green crepe with silver trimmings, to the floor, where she was met by Arthur Pinkerton and Vernon Filley, senior and junior class presidents, respectively, and escorted down an aisle made by members of the two classes. At the north end of the floor was a throne with blue and silver covering, where Miss Youngson was officially received by the student body. Decorations for the aflair con sisted of elaborate designs sugges tive of the coming spring season, carried out in many brilliant col ors. The sides of the coliseum were latticed with crepe paper of vary ing hues, while ferns, palms, and other plants angled across the north end of the room to keep the dancers in the enclosed area played upon by soft colored lights. Herbie Kay and his orchestra was well received by the dancers, as was evidenced by the group of dancers that was constantly massed about the platform. Fea turing the three Kays and Miss Dorothy Lamour, the band was heard over KFAB from 10:30 to 11:15 p. m. Besides the throng that danced to Herbie Kay's music, the special section reserved foi spectators was well filled. Departing from the usual cus tom, the south end of the coliseum was reserved for guests and chap erons. Those who chaperoned th ; event were Prof, and Mrs. K. M. Arndt. Prof, and Mrs. G. C. Walker, and Prof, and Mrs. H. W. Stoke. COMMERCIAL CLUB Prof. R. C. Dein Speaks On Advantages of Bizad Organization. Fifteen new men were pledged to the Men's Commercial club at a meeting held Thursday night. March 9. Prof. R. C. Dein of the College of Business Administration gave a short talk on the advantages ob tained by being a member of the organization and Edward Gildner, who presided over the meeting, told of the history of the club and its activities, stressing the impor tance of fellowship and coopera tion in the Business Administra tion college. All those not pledged Thursday night and wanting to become members of the club are urged to be present at the initiation to be held March 14 at 7:15 in the Com mercial club room. New pledges of the organization are as follows: Jack Bosse, Don P. Riley, Herbert Gardner, Ed ward Zilmer, Ralph Misko. Wil liam Wimpenney, Robert Goudy, Forrest Leininger, Robert Allen, Elliot Woolley. Derrill Harlan. Vin cent Sattley, Thomas Clare, Wayne Pine, and Leslie Wied. Former Huskvrs Visit En gin coring Coll viH' Stanley F. Schure, '31, of Humphrey, and Clarence R. Dahl, '32, of Round Valley, were among the alumni visitors wTio recently called at the ofifces of the college of engineering. MISS m YOUNGSON CLOSING FORMAL PLEDGES W MEN r r