TbeDaily Nelbra
VOL. XIV. NO. 94.
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA. LINCOLN, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1915.
PRICE 5 CENTS.
"THE EASY . I
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KOSMET PLAY SCORES BIG HIT
AT OLIVER FRIDAY NIGHT
MUSIC AND PLOT ARE GOOD
play It a Clever Comedy of College
Life Musical Numbers and Danc
ing Specialties Feature Cast
at Home in the Parts
As early as a- week ago, when the
Kosmet music arrived and began to
be hummed around the campus, it was
an assured fact that their play, "The
Easy Mark," would be a success, but
the enthusiastic reception it received
upon its appearance at the Oliver Fri
day night passed all expectaliqns.
And every shout of joy from the roost,
every siege of handclapping from,
those occupying orchestra seats, was
no more than credit due, for it is sel
dom, if ever, that the school has pro
duced as pleasing a production as this
year's Kosmet play. "The Easy
Mark" virtually set a new standard
for amateur theatricals at Nebraska.
The play, both blot and score, was
an excellent amateur production, and
the cast interpreted their parts in a
way which brought Its effectiveness to
the highest point It went through
the three acts without a falter, never
losing its hold upon the audience.
Absolutely refusing to- be mellowly
melodramatic; clever, filled to the
brim with life and snappy ddialogue.
interspersed by neatly timed songs
and dances of eminent worth, it
brought down the house time after
time and established a degree of ex
cellence which will be hard for future
Kosmet productions to surpass. Ralph
Northrup, the author, has succeeded
in weaving a delightful plot in the
overworked setting of an American
college campus, giving it continuity,
cleverness and punch. The composer,
Clifford Scott, has created some music
of the very first class, and has suc
ceeded In Instilling in bis different
pieces both catchy ragtime and linger
ing melody. The large audience, com
posed mostly of students, was loud in
its approval of the various features
cf the play. Every song and dance
was encored, every clever piece of act
ing was greeted with cheers which
stopped the play for a minute at a
time. Jack Elliott, In the role of Jack
Hawthorne, erstwhile football player
f nd hero of the play, scored the lig-e-Et
hit in the musical lice. His sing
ing was easily a feature and was
greeted with great applause. The
chorus, led by the Leyda sisters, sup
ported the musical numbers with
clever dancing and voices of good vol
ume. Four musical numbers were of
particular merit: "Sweetheart. Little
Sweetheart," sung by Jack and Mary,
and Jack's solo of the same song;
-Grind. 3rind. Grind," by Ralph and
chorus; "China,- byOne Lung and
chorus, and "In a Bungalow," by Bob
and Elizabeth Jane.
The production was remarkable for
Its even development of plot and for
the nicety to which each member of
tbe cast Interpreted his part. The
leading man and leading lady. Jack
Elliott and Edith Holcombe, carried
their lines easily and appropriately.
Their bcaracterizations of the man of
the hour and the lady of the minute
were .mfnntlT satisfactory. Orvllle
Tuesday's Convocation
t
Following is the program of the
pianoforte recital to be given by Arvid
Samuelson at Tuesday's convocation:
Etude, D flat Liszt
Sounds from Vienna Woods
Strauss-Schutt
Papillons '. Rosenthal
Rhapsody, C Major Dohnanyi
PREPERATION FOR
GIRLTTOURNAMEHT
Rally Will Be Held Thursday at Con
vocation Class Squads Are
Chosen
Preparations for the girls' basket
ball tournament Friday night, which
includes a rally at convocation Thurs
day, are nearing completion. The four
class teams have been chosen as fol
lows:
Seniors Squad captain, Marie
Clark, Alice LeMasters, Mary Murphy,
Esther Athan, Gladyce Rohrer. Fay
Tolles.
Juniors Squad captain. Minnie
Rohrer, Clara Reisland, Alva Reed,
Theodora Dodds, Cornelia Frazier,
Adella Kellenbarger, PeartCastile.
Sophomores Squad captain, Freida
Isenberg, Irmlne Carmean, Henrietta
Hawkins, Margaret Crue, Ernestine
Limberg, Florence Sandy, Christine
Hanson, Eva Fiske, Rose Anderson,
Sallie Weston.
Freshman Squad captain, Camilla
Koch, Beatrice Koch, Grace Nichols,
Ollie Kirkwood, Edna Coffee, Margaret
Anderson, Louise White.
Chancellor Avery heads the list of
speakers at the rally which Includes
Miss Mary Graham, dean of women;
Miss Genevieve Lowry, president of
the Girls' Club; Guy Reed, assistant
director of athletics, and Miss Jessie
BeghtoL girls' basketball coach. Miss
Norma Kidd, a Black Masque, will
preside.
YOUNG LADY GETS
DRILLDELIKQUEHCY
Both Major Hickman and the Young
Lady Felt That They Had
Suffered Injustice
Some cemmotion was created in the
Military department yesterday when a
notice addressed to M. Wilcox was re
turned with the following explanation:
I am not a member of the Military
HPMrtment: have taken no active
ipart in its recent maneuvers, and do
I . ..! itn niia and reeu-
noi letri jsuujct-i. w -
lations. Tbe letter was signed. M.
Wilcox (Miss).
We believe that this was rather an
injustice to tbe dignity of both the
major and the young lady, inasmuch
as the major was forced to admit that
bis clerk had made a mistake, ana me
Av suffered the agony of re
ceiving, a delinquent notice from Dean
m m fit..
Engberg. We have reaa 01 mi'ut
women, but this Is the first time we
have known them to be accused of
training.
Saturday Afternoon's Dance
Tbe dance after the basketball game
Saturday afternoon was well attended
and apparently much Enjoyed. Tbe
tide of "mixer" W not been given
the affair, but the features were of a
character worthy of that title. Al
though the crowd was not aj large as
usually overflows the Armory at such
events tbe "mixer" spirit prevailed.
HEW LIBRARY BOOKS
MANY NEW BOOKS ARE ADDED
TO LIBRARY LIST
BOTH FICTION AND HISTORY
Two Volumes Concerning the Present
European War Are Among the
Number Some Scientific
Works
Several very interesting books have
been added to the Library during the
last two weeks. There are three very
good books on the European war. A
number of books of fiction are on the
list. i
Aristotles. Aristotles on education.
Arnold, S. L. Elements of English
composition.
Arnold, W. T. Roman system of
provincal administration.
Bacon, C. Best books on the war.
aBiley, E. H. S. On the composition
of the Louisville mineral water.
Barrett, A. R. Modern banking
methods and practical bank bookkeep
ing.
Eeard, C. A. American government
and politics.
Bingham, II.
trine.
Blacker, J. F.'
anese art.
Bowlne. H. E.
(The) Monroe doc-
(The) A B C of Jap
Revolutionary period
in Europe.
Bowen. W. B. Action of muscles in
bodily movement and posture
Clark. S. H. Handbook of best read
ings.
Craig. A. H. Pieces for prize speak
ing contestSN
Cumnock, R. VL Choice readings
for 'public and private entertainments.
Day, G. E. Productive swine hus
bandry.
Dkkerson. O. M. American colonial
government.
Dickinson, G. L. Appearances.
Foster. R. F. Foster's complete
Hoyle.
Gardner. P. Principles of Greek arC
Gray, A. Principles and practice of
electrical engineering.
Gregory. B. C. Better schools.
Halsey. F. A. Handbook for ma
chine designers.
Hinsdale, M. L. History of the
President's cabinet.
Hitchcock. A. S. Text-book of
grasses with special reference to the
economic species of tbe United States.
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DOCTOR BESSEY IN
WEAKER CONDITION
Has Taken Keen Interest In the Uni
versity Bill Which Came Up
Before the Legislature
Dr. Charles E. Bessey was weaker
Saturday afternoon. Although In a
very critical condition. Doctor Bessey
takes an active interest la University
affairs. Last week he sent a request
to the legislative urging them not to
make any change in the present re
lations between the University and
the College of Agriculture. Tbe legis
lation regarding this change tas wor
ried Doctor Bessey. and much of his
strength was spent In writing this request.
Black Masques Had Feed
Thursday noon the Black Masques
enjoyed a "feed" in Miss Graham's
office. The rumor that there would be
a variety of good things tempted all
the members and a full attendance is
reported. Very little business was
transacted, the girls expending their
energy in having a good time.
LA!"' STUDENTS TO
ISSUEJEXT AWGYAN
Each Class Chooses Editor by Popular
Vote Will Be Humorous as
Usual Out Next Month
A Bar number of Awgwan, says the
editor of that more or less reputable
sheet, is to be published March 15th.
This number is to be published by a
committee of three editors, elected
from the three classes in the Law
College. The Seniors elected for their
editor Henry Kyle, the well-known
humorist and writer, who was sporting
editor for the Daily Nebraskan last
semester. His little poem by E. Z.
Wilson was one of the keenist things
published in many a day about the
campus.
"Heinle" Moenhart, the Junior editor,
is a member of the legal fraternity,
Phi Delta Phi, and 4s one of the best
known and most popular members of
the Junior class.
H. V. Williams, the Freshman edi
tor, is a brother of F. D. Williams,
who graduated from the Law College
last year with highest honors. Wil
liams, Jr., is following in his brother's
footsteps.
The Law editors met yesterday with
the cartoonists of Awgwan and mapped
out the plan of the issue. They ex
pect to uphold the reputation of the
Law School for wit and humor, and
contributions from all Laws are re
quested. If you have anything on
"Cock" Robbins or Doctor Maxey, now
is the time to spring it.
INTER-CLASS DEBATES
BEGIN THIS WEEK
Seniors Have at Last Chosen Their
Team and Entered Race Finals
on Phi Beta Kappa Day
The interclass debates of the Uni
versity will be held February 25 and
26 In U. 106 at 7:30. Tbe Junior
Senior debate will be held Friday
night and the Freshman-Sophomore
debate will be held Saturday night.
The Freshman class will be represents
ed by William C. Cull, George Grimes
and George I. Craven, and the Sopho
mores will be represented by Robert B.
Waring, Anton H. Jensen and A. R.
Swensen. Tbe Junior team is com
posed of A. C. Krebs, G. C. Chambers
and S. C. Zimmerman. The Seniors,
who failed to have a full representa
tion at the tryout, have selected J. A.
Fillipi, David Swarr and Walter B.
Sadilek to represent them. The final
debate, wl.ich will be a contest be
tween the winning teams of the com
ing debates, will be held on Phi Beta
Kappa day. Judges for the debates
have not yet been secured.
The Freshmen won the class cham
pionship contest last year.
Too Busy
Teacher Have you ever seen ba
nanas growing?
Archibald No. ma'am; I never had
time to stand and watch them. Judge.
TWO OUT OF THREE
HUSKERS LOSE ONE AND WIN
ONE WITH DRAKE BULLDOGS
LAST GAME STANDS 29 TO II
Huskers Are Invincible in Second
Half The First Half Ends 7-6
Drake Drake Wins First
Game 20-19
The Huskers dropped the first game
with the Drake Bulldogs, held In the
Armory Friday afternoon, 20-19, after
a heartbreaking finish, and won the
second game Saturday afternoon by
the score of 29-11. Saturjy's game
was featured by a miseraKe beginning
and a spectacular finish. At the end
of the first half the score stood 7-6 In
Drake's favor. All of their points
were made on free throws. In the
second half Nebraska took a decided
brace and fairly ran away with the
Bulldogs, and what In the first half
was a decided aversion for the Drake
basket developed in the second half
Into a marvelous affinity. Goal fol
lowed goal in bewildering succession
until Drake was fairly snowed under.
The feature of the day was the debut
of the rangy Keifer as star basket
shooter. Keifer negotiated no less
than four baskets during the second
half, and got so accustomed to drop
ping the ball in the basket that it
seemed somewhat of a novelty when
the ball would balance itself on the
edge of the basket and drop outside.
Drake played desperate basketball,
but their teamwork was fragmented
by the Nebraska team and Its effec
tiveness spoiled. Her total would
have been much smaller had It not
been for the frequency of eNbraska's
fouls and the accuracy of Captain
Thomas in tossing the ball through
the hoop from the foul line. For Ne
braska, Rutherford and Keifer starred,
being the most consistent in floor
work and basket shooting. Ruther
ford was not up to form in shooting
baskets, but made up for that by his
brilliant floor work and effective
guarding. Keifer was everywhere,
playing the floor with wonderful ef
fect and shooting goals in great style.
Hugg, Gardiner and Mllliken all played
good, consistent basketbalL Gardiner
and Hugg were both good point mak
ers for the Huskers and Milliken did
bis usual good work In breaking up
the opponents teamwork.
Friday's game was nip and tuck
throughout. A lucky free throw was
all that gave Drake her victory. At
the end of the first half the score
stood 9-9. A few seconds before the
game ended, with the score 20-19
against them, the Huskers made three
attempts to pierce the basket, but
failed In every attempL Nebraska's
lineup contained several substitutes
until the last five minutes of play,
when Gardiner and- Rutherford re
placed Thiesen and CampbelL Drake
played a better quality of basketball
in Friday's game than the Huskers
did, having a more finished play and
more even teamwork. Long goals by
Sheldon, Theisen and Thomas featured
Friday's contest.
Gym classes for the faculty mem
bers have been organized at Michi
gan, meeting twice a week. The work
Is proving- very popular.
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