The Daily Nebr ASKAN Official Student Newspaper of the University of Nebraska VOL. XXXV ISO. 59. LINCOLN, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1935 PRICE 5 CENTS FORUM DIRECTOR SEEKS TOPIC FOR T Marsh Asks Contributions Be Mailed to Editor of Nebraskan. SUGGEST PREPAREDNESS Students Promised Larger Role in' February Convication. Seeking to discover the subject that Nebraska students want dis cussed at the next student convo cation, Bill Marsh, chairman of the student council convocation and forum committee, is asking that students aid In choosing the next topic for campus considera tion by stating their selections in letters sent to Jack Fischer, edi tor of the Daily Nebraskan. There are several possible sub jects which could be discussed at coming convocations, Maran siat ed In order that the most popu lar tonic be selected for FebrU' ary's forum, Nebraskans are now being requested to voice their opinions. Militarism. "One of the leading topics re ceiving attention on the campus is that of militarism and prepared ness," Marsh pointed out. "Many student pulse articles on this sub ject have appeared in the Daily Nebraskan. If an open rorum dis cussion on that subject Is wanted, the student should so inform the council committee by sending let ters or notes to the Nebraskan editor." Other possibilities for considera' tion are outstanding economic problems, principal academic ques tions such as autocracy in the university, subsidization of ath letes, or any other topic of local, national, or international interest, the comr.ittee chairman said. Before Vacation. Letters or notes should be sent as soon as possible, preferably be fore the Christmas vacation, Marsh declared. If the subject chosen by popular accord . deals with the university, student speak ers will have to be selected. If it does not, outside talkers will be obtained. "In our next forum we hope to be able to devote more time to open discussion by the students," Marsh said. Y.W.C.A. AS VOCATION Freshman A.W.S. Members Hear Secretary Speak Wednesday. "A Y. W. C. A. Secretaryship as a Vocation" was the subject which Miss Mildred Green, secretary of the university Y. W. C. A. discussed for members of the freshman A. W. S. group yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock in Ellen Smith hall. Approximately seventy-five girls wore present for the meeting. Opening her discussion by giv ing an account of her experiences and education in building a basis lor her career, Miss Green out lined some of the necessary sub jects which should be included in the courser of those girls who might be interested in this type of a vocation. Additional require ments in holding such a position were also listed by the wpeaker. Work Interesting. Describing her work sn "inter esting because people are so dif ferent and do unexpected things," the secretary explained that some of the more important work of a Y. W. C. A. secretarial position in cluded religious education, personal rase work, and a leader for stu dents in Y. W. work. Concluding her talk, Miss Green gave a summary of the- various happenings in a day's work and suggested that for those interested in Y. W. C. A. secretarial work as a vocation, there is provided an excellent field when one considers that 80,000 women are active in Y. W. C. A. work today. Students Favor Militarism m ASSEMBLY BY REGINA HUN KINS. nticipating (lie Student Council's election oi' a subject f.r the next open student forum, a miscellaneous vote or a few of the students on the campus was taken on the subjects they would like to discuss. Most of thein chose, one of the four sug nstions made by the Student Council committee. A few of them d'ssented and oroacneo uic own "pet peeves" for discussion by the student body. Receiving the highest number of votes, but also the largest number of criticisms, was the subject sug gested by the council committee, of "Militarism and Preparedness." Those in favor of It declared that It was "by far the most important and timely question that could be chosen," and that It was "a ques tion of Importance to every stu dent." Critics of the militarism Exhibit in Library Traces Development of Printing BY PAT JENSEN. Aii exhibit showing the development of the printed book is on display in the cases on the second floor of the main library. The printing press wns introduced in England by William Caxton, who spent many years in the Low Country and learned the art of printing, probably at Cologne. The i'irst book he printed in England of which inereu is any record is "The Dictes or Sayengis of the Philosophrs" pro duced in 1477 at the shop at West minster. Caxton printed more than 100 works of which some vestiges re main. Many of hid books were small pamphlets containing tales. Most of these pamphlets were of a timely Interest and have since T OF MENDELSSOHN Chicago Opera Artist Takes Leading Role in 'Elijah.' Frederick Jencks, of the Chi cago opera company, will sing the leading part in the university choral union's oratorio, according to Howard Kirkpatrick, director. The oratorio is to be Mendels sohn's "Elijah," which will be giv en Sunday, at 3 o'clock, in the col iseum, by 300 members of the choral union. Mr. Jencks, who will sing the title role, "Elijah," la wellknown in operatic circles and especially in oratorio singing. The soprano lead will be sung by Mildred Hult, who is also of the Chicago Opera company and who has taken this part many times. The rest of the talent will be from the choral union and from assisting Lincoln choirs and choral groups. Parvin Witte ia to sing a tenor part, and Katharine Dean and Mary Shocky will .have contralto parts. Accompaniment will be played by the Lincoln Symphony orches tra and by a Hammond electric organ, played by Wilbur Cheno weth. The organ is being used for the first time this year and is expected to add much to the ac companiment by Kirkpatrick. Furst and Shoeffer, was a "Mag nificent Psalter" of 175 leaves the size of the Bible, and dated 1457. The extraordinary mechanical skill of the craftsmen who de veloped the art of printing within the decade following the applica tion of the invention to a large undertaking is shown by the intri cate wood-cut initial capitals with OF NATIVE EDUCATION No Working Thru School Has Ever Been Observed by Chavan. Commenting on the fact that no hnva in India wnrk their wnv lhru school, Appasaheb R. Chavan of hsarooa Htate, inaia, sxaica mai ne cannot understand why such an organization as a student employ ment bureau could not be estab lished in his native county. He spoke at the second in the series of lectures SDonsored bv the Y. M. C. A. freshman council Wednesday evening. Because of the many languages unnUpn in India, the conception of literacy is different, according to Chavan. Usually the person wno can read and write English Is con sidered literate. Many who know the language of their own district are nevertheless classed as Illiter ate. Some are nble to recite the Sanscript scrips but cannot write them. Speaking of educational facilities in India, the student, who is tak fnr graduate work in botany here, tatori that there are not enough technical institutions. "Educational opportunities are Increasing rap Idly but not sufficiently for the need." he declared. Listing some oi me uhjuuiuch th tt'v of education, the speaker pointed out the fact that v.tix-ppn 70 and 80 percent of the population is composed of farm ers, leaving oniy snoui u pm-mi In cities, where the educational seats are located. The long dis continued on Page 2). Discussing at Next Forum nn inaiitted that it was "a. trite subject," and "too Indefinite." Subsidization Bobs Up. Second In popularity among the subjects suggested was that of "Subsidization of Athletics." "You can't get any place on that sub ject," said Howard Dohson, and he was seconded by Elizabeth Bushee. A great many students seemed to think that the forum should dis continued on Tage 2 1. FREDERICK JENCKS SINGS IN ORA been destroyed. England is the only country In which the. first books were printed in the native language. Perhaps the second book printed, and the first from the firm of which they decorated this Psalter. One of the most famous publi cations of Anthony Koberger of Nuremburg is "The Nuremburg Chronicle" which was printed in 1493 and contains the first pub lished map of central Europe. It is characterized by a great number of Illustrations in all there are about 1,809 pictures, but many of the blocks have been used re peatedly. The book is a summary of the history, geography and won ders of the world. John Gutenberg is thought to be the inventor of the process of printing from movable type. The first work attributed to him is the "31-line Indulgence" which bears the date of 1454, but no printers' name. The most important works attributed to him are two Bibles and a Catholicon. The Bibles are known as the "36-line Bible and the "42-line Bible." Two editions were printed, one on paper and one on vellum. Block books first made their appearance in Holland and after ward In Belgium in the middle of the fifteenth century and then out to Germany and finally became fixed at Cologne. "Ars Moriendi," The Art of Dying consists of 24 leaves showing the temptations to which the dying are exposed, the resistance of these temptations and lastly the final agony. "There are to be a series of ex hibits in the cases showing the arts of the book printing, illus tration, binding, etc. from now on," stated Miss Craig. "In this exhibit you will notice that the earliest printing carried out the tradition of the old manuscripts in form and appearance. The suc ceeding exhibits will trace the de velopment of the arts of the book." F OF Steeves, Douglas, Farrens Added to Staff of Cartoonists. Theme of the December Awg wan, which goes on sale one week from today, will be the Christmas season, with the names of several rtvu rnntrihntors anDearuiir in the masthead, according to Acting Editor Howard Dooson. Three new cartoonists display their work in the new issue, in cluding Don Douglas, Bill Farrens, and Ed Steeves. Lewis Cass, mem ber of the art staff, contributes an article on "Collegiate Jargon" be sides his quota of cartoons. New Research Dope. Smith Davis Is the author of a short story, "The Eyes of Tony Garetto," appearing in the holiday number. The campus research de partment, under the direction of Bill Hollister, presents Its findings this month on the problem "How to get into formals without bids." ir.ditor Dohson also contributes a short story, his first literary ef fort of the year. Honorary Colonel. The frontispiece features "the picture taken" of Nebraska's new honorary colonel, Virginia Selleck. She is caught in a more informal pose by the candid cameraman, who contributes a whole pae of "behind the scenes" pictures of the opening formal event. Marjorie Hatten Is the artist for the cover resign, done In black and white, carrying out the Christ mas spirit. Gore, men and wom en's fashions, and other regular features are Included. EDITOR TO INTERVIEW POTENTIAL WRITERS Director of Philosophic Journal at V. M. Rooms Today. Prospective contributors to the "New Philosophic Journal of Youth," a quarterly magazine pub lished at Cedar Kaplds, la., may interview Editor Maurice Taylor at me x. Ai. a. rooms irom a to 2 and 3:30 to 5:30 o'clock this afternoon. The magazine is described by the editor as a national organ for students for the serious and reflec tive expression of the student mind. Norman Foerster, nation ally known critic, declared In a recent statement "The important issues of the day appear to be economic and social but are really philosophic and religious. Your interesting Journal is a sign that youth is becoming aware of that fact." ' Executive Engineers lo Assemble Today in M.A. Student engineering executive board will meet at 5 o'clock this afternoon in the study room of the M. A. building, according to Ted Scbroeder, president of the board, i'lans for the year will be consid ered, and a report of the recent engineers bust will be given. NOMINATE POOL FOR NATIONAL POSITION 1 tP" ' jfjr .;;;-;:;:::-:;f::x;----;:;, j ,. r From the Journal. Dr. R. J. Pool, chairman of the department of botany at the Uni versity of Nebraska, has been no minated for the vice presidency of the Botanical Society of America, foremost botanical organization in the United States. Balloting will be by mail and final results will be announced at the annual convention of the group at St Louis, Dec. 31 to Jan. 3. Dr. Pool will be in attendance. LAST REHEARSAL FOR AG COLLEGE Eight Skits, Six Curtain Acts Compete for $5 Prizes. Final rehearsal of the entire Coll-Agri-Fun revue will be held Thursday in the Student Activities building on the agricultural col lege campus at 7:30, according to an announcement made by Don Joy, manager of the Coll-Agri-Fun board, sponsoring the per formance. "Enthusiasm over the first re hearsal held Wednesday, reas sures us that the revue to be given Saturday, Dec. 14, will surpass all entertainments which students on this campus have sponsored," stated Bonnie Spanggaard, assist ant manager of the board. $5 Award. The revue will present eight skits and six curtain acts, which will compete for prizes; $5 will go to the two best skits, and $2.50 to the two outstanding curtain acts. Judges who have been selected to judge the show are: Dean T. J. Thompson, Mrs. Mary Shockey, and Judge J. L. Polk. Presenta tion, including technique, general effect, scenery and property will count 50 percent; subject matter, 30 percent; audience reaction, 15 percent, and originality 5 percent. Last Year's Winners. Winning skits of last year's re vue were: "A Century of Prog ress," a hill billy takeoff on the Chicago world's fair by the Ag College Boarding club; an old fashioned medicine show which in cluded a cheese cloth dance by members of the Farm Operators club; and trick rope spinning act by Glenn Bierman. CMlfClRIO SING IN ME HOUSE Lincoln Group Prepares for Eastern Trip; Students Majority Members. Preparing for a trip east as far as New York and for perform ances which include the White House, the Lincoln Cathedral Choir, now singing at the West minster Presbyterian church, is rehearsing five nights a week, ac cording to John M. Rosborough, director. Practically all of the Choir's fifty-three members are university students. Leaving Saturday, Dec. 21, the group will make its first appear ance in St. Luke's Episcopal church, in Evanston, 111. Here they will give a memorial service. On Dec. 24 the Choir will sing two carols at the President's Christ mas tree party in Washington. They will stay in New York for three days, appearing on the 27th in Carnegie hall. From there they will sing in the Carnegie Institute in Pittsburgh. Pa. Altho arrangements have not yet been completed, the Choir will probably sing in unicago. PHARMACISTS PLAN CHRISTMAS AFFAIR Club Will Exchange Gifts At Informal Party Dec. 19. An exchange of presents at a Christmas party on Thursday, Dec 19 ha been planned by members of the Pharmaceutical club under the leadership of President Leon ard Fleischer. The party will be held at Carl'a Annex Cafe. An inexpensive ptsent is to be purchased by each member. ' The gifts will be exchanged the eve ning of the party and will later be given to charity. The members on the committee In charge of refreshments and pro gram are, James Wilson. Robert Chamber. Kathryn Simpson, and Walter Scnnabrl : I M J REVUE THURSDAY MORTAR BOARDS PLAN BROADCAST BALL ORCHESTRA Carleton Coon's Band to Play Over KFOR at 10:30 Friday. 650 COUPLES EXPECTED Many Tickets for Leap Year Affair Are Already Purchased. .Music of Carleton Coon's or chestra to be heard at the an nual Mortar Board party Fri day evening in the coliseum will be broadcast over station KFOR at 10:30 p. m., it was an nounced Wednesday by Alaire Barkes, persident of the senior woman's honorary. Sell Tickets at Door. "We're encouraged that so many have already bought their tickets to the party," commented Phyllis Humphrey, one of the chairmen of ticket sales for the event. "Those who have already made their plans should purchase their tickets to day or tomorrow from a Tassel member or a member of Mortar Board. Tickets may also be ob tained at the door on the evening of the party, but it is advisable for those planning to be present to purchase their tickets ahead of time," she continued. Chaperons Listed. Chaperons at the affair which is scheduled to last until 12 o'clock, are as follows: Mr. and Mrs. Carl E. Roeenquist, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Sellers, and Mr. and Mrs. K. O. Broady. Mrs. Rosenquist is pres ident of the alumni Mortar Board chapter and Mrs. Sellers is past president of the organization. Formal dress Is optional, ac cording to an announcement made by the women's honorary. Y.W. MMDS ANQTHER FIVE DAYS Betsy Allen Sells Highest Number With Total of 17 Copies. To give those who have not been able to contaet all their prospects a chance to complete their work, Prairie Schooner sales drive will be continued over the weekend, it was announced Wednesday by Jane Keefer, chairman of the Y. W. C. A. international staff which is sponsoring the campaign. The final checkup will be made Mon day. Out of 90 workers. Betsy Allen was announced as high point girl of the drive to date, with 17 sub scriptions. Evelyn Taylor and Georgia Goold are second with 5 apiece. The team with Betsy Al len ss captain has twenty sub scriptions and Maxine Durand's team is second with 13 subscrip tions. The coal set un at the begin ning of the campaign was 500, and according to Miss Keefer, the aim is almost attained. A meeting of workers will be held Thursday in the Y. M. C. A. rooms of the Temple, to report on results of the drive, and to turn in all money received. "It will save every girl time if she comes to the meeting, as checkups later will involve more work and time," stated Miss Keefer. JEAN WALKER WINS $25 ESSAY CONTEST Journalism Senior (lets Prize for 'Coming Home Article. Jean Walker, senior in the school of Journalism, was awarded first prize of twenty-five dollars in the "Coming Home" essay con test sponsored recently by the Emery. Bird, and Thayer dry goods company of Kansas City, Mo the university was informed Wednesday afternoon. Posters announcing the contest were placed on the Nebraska campus shortly before Thanksgiv ing vacation. Entries were re ceived from three states, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. FRENCH STUDENTS TO ATTEND LUNCH TODAY Foreign Menus Printed For Those Present at Third Affair. A luncheon at which only French will be spoken and menus printed in the same language is to be given tms noon at o tiw. at the Grand hotel. All who are Interested In French are invited to iitflid according to Katharine Townsend. who is in charge. This luncheon serves as a sup nirmmt to the French course, and tends to make the language more interesting to the students hv it. nrartical use. Aside from the use of French in conversation, i thre will be no speakers or other i program The charge for the meal will be 25 cents I Fraternity Sections Open Ttvo More Days Only two days remain duo Ing which fraternity pictures for the Cornhusker may be taken, it was announced Wed nesday by Floyd Baker, year book fraternity editor. The deadline has been set for Sat urday, Dec. 14, after which all sections will be closed. Fraternity sections which are to be closed this evening are Delta Upsilon, Phi Psi, Kappa Sigma, Delta Tau Delta and Acacia, Baker stated. Groups already closed are Zeta Beta Tau, Lambda Chi Al pha, Beta Theta PI, Sigma Al pha Mu, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Nu, and Sigma Phi Ep silon. All sorority sections were completed last Saturday. A week still remains for taking photographs for the junior and senior sections, the final date being Saturday, Dec. 21. VAN ROYEN SEES LEAGUE AS ONLY HOPE FOR PEACE Near-Capacity Crowd Hears Geographer Speak on Ethiopian War. "The dangers of an European war are pretty nearly as great as In 1914," declared Dr. William Royen of the geography depart ment, in a talk given last night in th rhemistrv lecture room, filled nearly to seating capacity. "If Italy gains hiiniopia, it win k,o, inks that controls the - waters of the Nile. Mussolini could shut off the Nile completely rrom TTno-IIaVi-nurnorl F.PVDt Or flood it as he wished England will not stand for this," Dr. van noyen said. "If England and Italy have a war, it would unquestionably lead to another World War a second World War. The only hope is that the League of Nations can bring Italy to its senses, an act which would strengthen the League, the only thing standing between peace and war."' EthioDia is a natural fortress the doctor stated. "It seems that a war would last consideramy longer than Mussolini expects. And it would demand immense sacrifice." Natural Fortress. "On the south there is a wide H the Italians must eo up to a high plateau to reach their objective un me norm a. and a desert The Italians have said they have crossed this aesen, out. wnat tnuy prtprl to add is that what they have crossed is a very small neck of it t or nunareus ui has remained an isle of Christianity in a sea of Mohammedanism, ine reason iui hia la its natural defenses." The west and east of the nation are occupied by colonies of other na tion's, thru which Italy can not P"!: ....... ,u. "Ethiopia rises SO iar uuuve onrrntln dine country that is catches all the rain This water has to pass off in some way. u goes off in rivers that have cut gorges deep into the ground until the land is no longer a plateau. Each of these jrorges is a natural fortress in itself." "If the Ethiopians do not lose their heads, they can succeed in prolonging the war for a long time. But in the end I doubt that Ethiopia could hold out." Italy, while only once and a half as large as Nebraska has a density of population of 340 a square mile to Nebraska s J 8. "Thats not an. every nauuii that wants to be a leader must have coal, oil, and water power. Mussolini's country has no coal, no oil, and little water power." Seeks Natural Wealth. "What docs Italy seek in Kthi- Flthinnia is three times as large as Italy with a small popu lation Jt couiu noiu several hundred thousand Italian farm ers There is no uoudi mat u (Continued on Page 2). Christinas Shopping Specials 0 77 Shopping Days till Christmas Get your Christmas Cards at The Stuart and Lincoln Thea tres. They are lovely cards and are good for admission to a show upon beinfl presented. You may get them at the Box Of fices. 35c each. POINSETTIAS MtKK A PF.RKEtT MA CIKT VOK MOTHfcR! roTTKn n avm and j3 mi FREY & FREY 18SS "O" A Shirt i .4rr Appropriate $2.00 Shirts for $1.44 Sr Our Ad en Pge 3 MAGEE'S LONG DEBATE CUP CONTESTANTS FINALSTHURSDAY 13 Freshmen Compete fcr Trophy in Andrews Tonight. SUBJECT IS INSURANCE Each Speaker Is Given Eight Minutes; No Charge for Admission. TliirttHi ircsluiu'ii. tlir larg est number of entries in six years, will pnrticinnto. in annual Long Trophy debute contest to be held tonight, Dc c. 12, at 7:30 in room 126 of An drews Hall. Affirmative speakers will be Paul Bstandig, Donald Marxman, Eugene Phillips. Hyman Polsky, Ernest Tullis, Dean A. Worcester, jr., and Eugene Woods. Negative speakers will be Warren Acker man, Herbert Clark, Hubert O. Paulson, Marvin Sullivan, Leo Tur kel, and Ernest Wintroub. Debate Coach H. A. White point, ed out that competition is for in dividual honors and not for any winning group The freshman who ranks first will have his name in scribed upon the trophy, and tha second ranking debater will re ceive honorable mention. Three judges will be chosen from among those who have had previous de bating experience. Subject for the debate is "Com pulsory Automobile Insurance,' and each speaker will have eight minutes to present his argument. There will be no admission charge for the public. E GROUP MAKES PLANS Fl Rush Smoker to Be Held Jan. 8 With Rushees as Guests. Scabbard and Blade, honorary military organization, made fur ther plans for their winter formal, to be given Jan. 17 at the Lincoln hotel, at their regular meeting held at the Alpha Tau Omega house, Wednesday, Dee. 11. A rush smoker was also planned to be held Jan. 8. with prospective pledges as special guests. It was decided to make the formal an annual event. Virginia Selleck, honorary colonel, will be the guest of honor. The group also selected Mel Pester and his band to play for the affair. Richard Rider, captain of Scab bard and Blade, presided at tha meeting, and appointed a decora tion committee for the formal, headed by Jack Nicklas. assisted by Richard Rider and Jack Barry. ROMAN SATURNALIA CELEBRATED AGAIN Ancient Holiday Revived By Classic Club's Next Meeting. Celebrating the Saturnalia, Roman holiday corresponding to Christmas, members of the Clas sics club will meet for a buffet supper and social meeting at tlio Grand hotel Tuesday evening, Dec 17. at 5:30. Tickets are available to anyone interested in classics and may be purchased in Andrews 209 or from Lois Pierson, Norris Getty, or Joan Bicknell, club offi cers. A program and games will fol low the supper. The meeting is being held early. Miss Picrson ex plained, in order that students wishing to attend the basketball game may do so. Ben Simon and Son's are show ing the loveliest Gift Slippers, in . . . Velvets. Corded Silks, . . Corduroys . . . Genuine Leuthem . . . in glorious colors. At the low price of 7ic to 1.U5 check off your Christmas list with Slippers from Ben K.imou n Sons. Top Your List with Goldette Hosiery. Ideal for Girl Friend or Mother. Give Her 3 Paira, $2.43. Single Pairs only 85c. Gold & Co. Malir Tb a mhkrr Ihrtalma. TMi ValrU "' mwlia win O. raoa if fw llHWffctfsllr fmrtmtr a Hprll HulH (oralMMkrr ttnnrr fr rw frtrw.. ,m lamHi. m aa P1""P"' " Karrtal 1rta Www Ira" tail lata mmth al IU4H amaa.. V a!