Wednesday, February 14, 1940
The DAILY NEBRASKAN
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Nash urges
coherent
theory of life
Clergyman develops
scientific polytheism
plarun second seminar
"The real problem for religious
minds today is to find a philosophy
of life which will contain and co
ordinate the facta of scientific
knowledge and still retain room
for other knowledge," declared
Rev. Arnold Nash, continuing his
three day discussion of Science and
Religion" at a Union seminar yes
terday. The Anglican clergyman devel
oped the theory of scientific poly
theism further, declaring that sci
entists lived in a bi-universe,
where science and religion do not
meet. To explain this he quoted
Edington, an English astronomer,
who said that some men have a
sense of religion and some do not,
just as some men have a sense
of humor.
Decries balance of education.
Nash declared that the univer
sities of today have become cen
ters for the distribution of factual
knowledge without a unified phil
osophy or a coherent theory of life.
He declared the universities and
the professors in the various di
visions really teach a multiverse
instead of a universe.
The first revolt from the idea of
a polytheistic world came in Ger
many and from the Marxists, but
instead of teaching a universe,
they developed a system of idol
atry, and believe that what they
created is perfect and should be
worshipped.
The clergyman pointed out the
contrast between the scholastic
school of thought, with no room
for other knowledge and the mum
universal ideal of modern science,
declaring that religion should take
the middle road between of co-ordination
and development of a uni
versal theory.
Rev. Nash will conclude his
thrae-day seminar on Science and
Religion this afternoon at four
with an address on "Can a theory
of human relationship be devel
oped?"
Union travel films show
Alaska. Hawaii, Peru
Short films of Alaska, Hawaii,
and Peru will be shown tonight
durine the travel film hour in Par
lor C of the Union at 7:30. The
film of Alaska was taken during
the National Geographic expedl
tion to that country. The Peru
film, entitled "Wings Over the
Andes," shows scenes in the Andes
mountains and of the expedition
of Shippee and Johnson to South
America. The Hawauan mm in
eludes views of Honolulu and Wal
kiki beach, and features commen
tator Lowell Thomas.
Agony
(Continued from Page 1.)
probably make trouble. The boy
in the corner has the eyes of an
artist." Remembering all her good
intentions, and all the Instructions
about encouraging talent, the
teacher eagerly looks about for a
few individual differences among
pupils which she oan report to her
supervisor. In her nervousness,
teacher drops her books. The little
girl in the front row snatches it
and hands it back with a dazzling
smile, while teacher, encouraged
at this show of friendlienss smiles
back. It won't dawn until she be
gins to read the "Who Am I" pa
pers, that the girl has an approxi
mate I. Q. of seventy, and is be
ginning practice to eventually get
through college with a Phi Beta
Kappa key.
Papers ready?
Finally the class period la half
through. "Are your papers ready ?
And only half the class is through.
The little blonde in the front row
writes on with a half smile. And
the boys with the eyes of an art
ist, razes dreamily out the win
dow. Then the teacher calls for
the papers, and gives the class
their homework for tomorrow.
Determined not to show favori
tism, the cardinal sin, accor ding to
education professors, teacher reads
through every paper. Finally she
comes to the one she s been look
ing for, the one from that aitistic
looking child.
"I am nobody in particular, and
I don't want to be anybody. Peo
ple who are somebody have to pay
income taxes. My father Is a
plumber, and that's what I want to
be. I don't think anything would
be more fun than knowing which
people keep their houses clean and
which people don't.'
And, as the class bell rings, an
other disillusioned teacher gives
thanks.
What are the
boundaries
of neutrality
Finland is seeking a loan to pur
chase war equipment. Altho the
United States finds it within the
bounds of neutrality to give Fin
land money for food, clothing, and
other necessities, it does feel that
it dare loan her money for war
supplies. To this the Finns reply
u you don t send us war supplies
there will be no need to send us
food and clothing. All the world
believes as no doubt do the Finns
that unless some military assist
ance is given Finland, Russia de
spite her weaknesses will be able
to annhilate Finland.
Whether it Is just to send only
money for food and clothing to
inland is indeed a question. It is
an accepted fact that food and
clothing cannot be classified as as
sistance for humanitarian ends
alone. Certainly food and clothing
are very essential for the carrying
on or the war. An abundant sup
ply of food and clothing must be
of only slightly less importance in
a country such as Finland than is
ammunition and fighting equip
ment.
American assistance.
No matter how the money is
spent it is no doubt a factor in sup
port of the Finnish nation. By the
assistance the United States has
already given Finland, she has
taken sides in the war. The United
States under the most peaceful
conditions has never sent aid to
the Russians even when the Rus
sian food shortages were causing
millions to die of hunger.
As the United States has already
taken sides, sending money for
guns and ammunition would not
increase Russia's displeasure to
any great degree. Russia probably
knows the attitude of the Amer
ican public anyway. Whether it is
a more unfriendly act to send arms
to Finland than to send food is a
question that cannot be finally de
cided. Men cannot fight without
food nor without guns.
Gallaudet college fWashincton
D. C.) is the only college for the
deaf in the world.
British hold
no bitterness
toward Nazis
Wife of noted theologian
speaks at YWCA vespers
on 'Women in the war'
Mrs. Arnold Nash spoke at
Vespers on British women in the
war. The program was opened
with a processional by the choir
and Verona Zahn read, "Iullusions
of War."
Jane Shaw introduced the
speaker. Mrs. Nash explained that
the British women do not have a
feeling of bitterness toward the
German people because they
looked on this war as a necessity,
not a holy thing.
She pointed out that the Brit
ish people should not feel that
England is apart from the prob
lems of the continent, for peace is
a world problem. England does
not want peace at the expense
of other races and nations.
Though the English men are at
war now, the women are already
planning for peace. But these plana
will differ from their previous
plans in that they will not leave
England unarmed.
Lecture
(Continued from Page 1.)
ing the progress of 2 million na
tives, who, they are afraid, might
overcome their rule. This is, iron
ically, the same problem some
Americans felt with American ne
groes at the time of Mill's plan to
start a colony of American negroes
in Africa. Independent for 93
years, Liberia may not live to cele
brate its century of independence
according to Furbay.
In Furbay's opinion, educated
Liberians are on a par with the
same class in the United States.
Many American characteristics
have been transplated there. In
due loyalty the founders named
the capitol, Monrovia, after James
Monroe, then president of Amer
ica.
While here, Furbay met with
Charles Blooah, of N. U.'s student
body and a native son of Liberia.
His Lincoln talk was part of an
extended tour including all the
major cities of the United States.
Extension division
edits magazine
This year the extension division
is issuing a monthly magazine to
students of supervised correspon
dence study courses. The maga
zine, the 'University of Nebraska
News' is edited by Dr. A. A. Reed,
head of the extension division.
Mrs. Ruth Pike is associate edi
tor.
The magazine attempts to ac
quaint the students with each
other. Letters from students,
teachers, and superintendents tell
of their expeiences with the cor
respondent courses.
The cover for the February edi
tion of the magazine will be se
lected from suggestions contri
buted by correspondence course
students. The magazine will come
off the press February 28.
Interview
(Continued from Page 1.)
for they have seen it work too
many times. Of course ,the only
reason it works is that everybody
believes in it If somebody tells
you that the witch-doctor has
made medicine against you, and it
will kill you in six weeks, if you
actually believe that, you a die in
six weeks.
Writes books.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Furbay have
books in the process of publica
tion about Liberia. Mr. Furbay s is
a collection of the stories the na
tive tell about their campfires at
night, while Mrs. Furbay's is an
account of society among the up
per caste, where the members at
tend brilliant social functions, and
the women wear dresses from the
most fashionable Paris designers,
Did he ever want to go back to
Liberia? "Oh, yes, very much,
sometime in the future. Of course,"
laughed Mr. Furbay, "We may not
be able to go back after my wife's
book comes out."
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the senate committee in charge of
the Charter Day program.
irustees of the University Foun
dation will hold their annual meet
ine; tomorrow noon in the Union
with John Agee, first vice-president,
slated to preside. The busi
ness of the foundation and elec
tion of officers will be taken care
of at this time. E. F. DuTeau will
report on the year's activities of .
uie group, -mere win be no char
ter day dinner in the evening.
Charter day dinners are beinir
held by alumni groups thruout the
country from Feb. 12 to 19. Two
additional charter day celebrations
have been scheduled on the west
coast.
Reporters
(Continued from Pne 1 l
freshmen are getting dumber. But
i ve no room to talk.
Betty Roach, Pi Phi
Some freshmen are dumb, as
usual, but I think classps nr
more difficult this year. All our
iresnman pledges should make
their averages.
Bus Wisner, Fiji
Classes are a little harder but
freshmen are more dense than
last year. Just another fact which
goes to prove the decline of the
younger generation.
Anonymous fraternity man
It's only a psychological fear.
Students have just heard that the
university isn't going to get as
much money from the legislature
next year, so they are cutting
classes by flunking a larger per
cent than heretofore. Freshman
are having a tougher time due to
more work being "thrown" at
them, not because the work is
more difficult. I think youll find
more freshman being initiated into
fraternities and sororities than
ever before because they have had
to face the rumor of school being
"tougher" when in reality it isn't.
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I To Fashion Notes
A
Stop It's Wonderful at the Nancee
Hat Shop located at 133 So. 13.
Coeds you will find that school
girl hat you want . . . snap brims
straws . . . felts . . . Nancee
has them. The dar
lingest hats In all
colors . . . all styles
and sizes for $1 and
up. Those irresist
ible flowery - top
numbers with the
hold - me - tight"
bands must be in
your wardrobe!
Roslyn B. Moore
makes you feel wel
come at all times. Don't wait! Go
in today to inspect the new spring
hats which you simply mujt have.
Nancee sex "we are exclusive but
not expensive. Phone 2-3033.
Confucius say that coed who wears
cute Indian Moccasin shoes can
make whoopee on campus. See
'urn now at Ben Simons. They
come in white . . . combination
white and
brown . . and
elk at 2.95.
Umph . .
umph . . . .
plenty com
fortable! No
tice the lacing
them fit any
that makes
foot. These
coeds seem to
be satisfied with the moccasins
. . . Betty Ann Creen, Til Delt,
Bessye Grossman and Mary Ann
Donovan, Theta. They will be the
rage on the campus . . . make my
word.
Would Ja Mind If he called you
his valentine? He surely will if
you wear a Sweetheart gold-chain
bracelet at Ben Simons at only $1.
There you will find novelty jew
elry with p-l-e-n-t-y of class. What
gaity those lavender sea snails will
add to that dress! Pep up your
costume with a necklace of red
and white bells that you will just
adore! Chances are that you can
charm him with a charm bracelet
. . . anyhow, take a chance. You
will rejoice at all the exquisite
novelty jewelry at only (1 at Ben
Simons.
The Answer It Love when you
turn Glamor Clrl In a crispy lace
trimniod white feminine blouse at
Ben Simons. De as fresh as a
dewey flower in their fragile air.
Those tiny-pin tuck sheers are the
essence of daintyness.. You'll
want one of those swlshy "Gone
With The Wind" red taffeta half
slips with black ruffled lace
around the bottom, too. You'll
adore them. But don't take my
word for it ... go see them today
at Simons. While you are there
you had better look at those sport
jackets in the heavenly pastel
shades.
You will make those lovely
clothes even lovelier If you lose
some of that excess weight that
you have put on this winter. I'll
tell you how if you promise to
pass the word around. All you
have to do Is to go to the Lincoln
Bowling parlors at 236 No. 12 or
the Rosewilde Bowling Parlors at
1126 P . . . and start tossing those
balls down the alleys. Yes . . . it's
as simple as all that Take your
boy friends there 'cause they love
it, too. It's fun, good exercise and
healthy besides. Seen bowling
were Avery Forke, D.U., Ed Mil
der, Z.B.T., Virginia Horner, Pi
Beta Phi with Lenny Dirks, Sig
ma Nu . . . I'll be seein' you all
there . . . don't fail me.
Holy Smoke you will be a slngo
in a "Scarlett-O'Hara sweater at
Gold & Co. lit only $1.95. Watch
has heart palpitate when he see.i
you In one of those heart-breaker
pastels of Shetland wool blend
that is light as a kiss! (Whoe
boy!) That's Right You're Right when
you say that Fenimes will envy
you when they see you aswlnging
to class In a snnppy four-gored
skirt now. Combine this skirt
II). a 0.t-
lean sweater . s V
front and see .Yl 7 7.t.
them all turn
with suede
green with
my heart . . .
envy. Cross
they're a
whiz! What
variety Gold's
have . . . chenilles . . . cartlgang
. . . plain Blip-overs . . . and thoso
knubby rayon knits with the pold
buttons and mctaklc trim . .
(wenr the latter with forrcmla, too,
and watch your popularity in
crease!)
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