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VOL. XIV. NO. 141.
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA, LINCOLN, FRIDAY, MAY 7, 1915.
PRICE 5 CENTS.
SCHOOL MEET
MAY 15 WILL BE HIGH SCHOOL
FETE DAY
OFFICIAL ENTRIES FOR MEET
physical Education Department It in
Charge of the Affair Individual
and Team Medals Are to
Be Awarded
The State High School Athletic As
sociation Meet, which occupies the
most prominent place among the fes
tivities of Fete Day, May 15, will be
the largest in the annals ot high
school days if early indications count
for anything. The Physical Educa
tion Department, in charge of the
affair, have reported a good list of en
tries already filed. Most of the
schools entered up to the present time
are new, making their first appear
ance at the State Meet this year,
which is a good indication that, with
the average number of regular par
ticipants, the entries in this year's
meet will outnumber those of any
previous year.
There are fourteen events the hun
dred, two-twenty, four-forty, half-mile,
mile, low and high hurdles, pole-vault,
broad and high Jumps, 12-pound Shot-
nut 12-nmind hammer, discus, and
1- ' '
half-mile relay. Each school is al
lowed to enter ten men, but only two
contestants from each school will be
allowed to start in any event
Gold, sterling silver, and bronze
medals will be awarded to winners of
first RfUVHld nn A third places, and
silk badges to the winners of fourth
places. A banner will be presented
to the team winning the highest num
ber of points, and a banneV will be
given to the winning relay team. No
individual medals will be granted to
the members of the relay teams, how
ever. Places score 5, 3, 2, and 1 points
for first, second, third and fourth, re
spectively.
Following is the list of N. H. S. A
A. records:
100-yard dash 10. R. H. Burrus
Lincoln. C04); B. C. Wildman. York
( 04); H. Wood, Omaha, ('10); K
Wood. Omaha, ('11).
220-vard dash 22. K. H. Burrus,
Lincoln, C04).
440-yard dash 52. G. Vreeland,
Hastings, ('08).
Half-mile 2:3. H. George, Frank
lin, CIO).
Mile 4:43. G. Graf, Tecumseh,
C13).
High hurdles liMs.
Fairbury, ('08). .
Low hurdles '26.
W. Collier,
P. Graves,
Kearney M. A., ('10).
Pole-vault 11 ft. 7 in. D. Reavis.
Falls City, ('13).
High jump 5 ft. 10 in. W. Wiley.
York, C09).
Broad jump 21 ft. 2 in.
L. Lieben-
dorfer, Pawnee City, ('13).
12-pound shot-put 45 ft. 3Vi in- w
Duval, Fairbury, -('07); W. Howard.
. Omaha, ('10).
12-pound hammer throw 156 ft. 7
in. W. McCarty, Minden, ('10).
Discus 109 ft. 2 in. C. Myers.
York, C10).
Half-mile relay 1:36. Omaha.
(11).
Harry I wonder why he didn't
make a fraternity?
Varry He couldn't get enough men
together. Widow.
HIGH
Announcement
To the University Students and Or
ganizations:
You have probably read Dean Eng-
berg's statement as to the faculty's
attitude toward Ivy Day, and realize
that the continuance of this tradition
depends on the support given it by
the students this year.
Tuesday evening is open for private
parties and stunts. Epworth Park
will be open at 11:30 o'clock, Wednes
day. All University students are in
vited to use the park for private pic
nics at that time.
The Ivy Day program has been an
nounced. You are urged to give it
your support. Make this an all-Uni
versity event. The committee is do
ing its part. Will you do yours?
ROBERT SIMMONS.
Ivy Day Committee.
AXEL RASMUSSEN
DIED YESTERDAY
Freshman Pre-Medic Succumbs to
Attack of Acute Appendicitis at
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Axel Rasmussen, a Freshman in the
University, died at St. Elizabeth's
Hospital yesterday afternoon at one
o'clock, following an operation for
acute appendicitis. He was taken sick
Sunday evening, but his condition did
not become serious until Wednesday
morning, when he was hurried to the
hospital and the operation performed.
Mr. Rasmussen roomed at 321 North
Seventeenth street, but his parents
reside in Denmark. His only relative
in 'this country is an uncle living at
Mason City.
Mr. Rasmussen was twenty years of
age. He attenaea uana Ataueiuj- i
Blair, Nebr., last year and came to
the University last semester, register
ing in the Aieuicat aeparuiieia.
OFFICERS RECEIVE
PROMOTION BLANKS
Commissioned and Non-commissioned
Officers Meet Two Semesters of
Drill Are Required
The commissioned and non-commissioned
officers of the University regi
ment met in Memorial Hall yesterday
at five o'clock to receive applicutiou
blanks lor promotion. "Remember,"
said Commandant Sam M. Parker,
in addressing the officers, "that there
is onlv one colonel and lieutenant-
colonel in the regiment, and only one
captain in every company." Mr.
PnrU-Pr emDhasized that every caaei
officer should stay in the department
to drill next year, because the regi
ment is short of officers. The policy
of the department is that two semes
ters' drill are necessary for promo
tion as a corporal, four semesters as
a sergeant, and six semesters as a
first lieutenant or captain, unless the
cadet has had previous military train
ing at other schools. The promotions,
however, will not be announced until
the day of competitive drill.
Ivy Day Tickets
Ivy Day will be celebrated May 12.
Tickets will go on sale Friday noon
at the Temple. They may also be ob
tained on the campus from members
of the committee. Unsold tickets are
to be called In Tuesday noon. The
usual price of twenty-five cents will
be charged-this includes the price of
all entertainment and a picnic lunch.
COMMITTEE.
BENEFIT VAUDEVILLE
LAST EFFORT TO INCREASE THE
BELGIAN FUND
ENTERTAINMENT AT TEMPLE
The Program Will Have No Lack of
Variety and Not One Number
Will Be an Experiment Much
Credit Due the Committee
The Belgian Benefit Vaudeville to
be given Saturday afternoon at the
Temple Theatre represents the last
entertainment of the season to be
given by the relief committee in its
effort to increase its fund. Not that
the need of the Belgians is not as
great as ever it is probably greater.
But the committee needs a "vacation"
after its months of effort. Especial
credit should be given to Mrs. W. G.
L. Taylor, who has served as presi
dent of the committee. Mrs. Taylor is
the wife of Prof. W. G. L. Taylor, who
is to be given an honorary degree at
commencement time. Her efforts, as
most Lincolnites know, have been un
remitting and her patience and sym
pathy inexhaustible.
Those who will occupy box seats at
the Benefit Vaudeville Saturday are:
Mrs. W. H. Ferguson, Mrs. Richard
Ferguson, Mrs. Lew Marshall, Mrs.
Ross Curtice, Mrs. J. E. Miller, Mrs.
W. C. Wilson, Mrs. W. A. Apperson
and daughter, Mrs. W. G. L. Taylor,
Miss Louise Pound, Mrs. C. C. San
ford, Mrs. Walter Anderson, Miss
Gere, Miss Ellen Gere, Mrs. H. B.
Alexander, Mrs. E. C. Ames, Mrs. E.
C. Hardy, Mrs. H. H. Harley.
Students who attend are promised
more than their money's worth in the
way of entertainment. The program
includes "The Snipe Hunter," written
and staged by Maurice Clark, who has
composed successfully and appeared
in vaudeville sketches alongside of
professionals in-his home town, Oma
ha. "Galatea," the last number on
the program, was one of the most
successful of the "Road Show" num
bers and needs no endorsement. It
has Jack Elliott and Dorothy Ells
worth as "stars," and will be. staged
by Prof. R. D. Scott. Miss Doris Cole,
who has been offered an engagement
on a professional circuit for the sum
merthough she has not said that
she will accept it will sing two num
hrrs: and Miss Dorothy Rhode will
whistle. Other numbers are a male
quartette in a "garland" of songs, and
a French pantomime dance by Isabel
Coons and Frances Tuthill. There
will be no lack of variety and not one
number will be an "experiment." The
admission will be twenty-five cents.
CRIPPLES CURED BY
CALL TO FROLIC
'Si" Bryan, Who Had Been Disabled
for Days, Quickly Regains mis
Youthful Vigor
"Si" Bryan was seen limping about
the campus last Monday and Tuesday
with a sprained ankle. That this
sprained ankle was painful and kept
away "Si's" good humor was noticed
at drill on Tuesday afternoon. But
when Chancellor Avery issued his in
vitation te the Seniors for a Sneak
Day celebration, "Si" stepped forth
apparently well. From all reports of
the festivities,' "Si" completely forgot
that he had a sprained ankle the day
before.
Cornhuskers
Fifteen Cornhuskers for sale! This
was the report given by the business
manager yesterday. "First come, first
servedv" will be the guiding law of
justice in the distribution of the fif
teen much-coveted Cornhuskers.
Many students have spoken to the
business manager for extra copies, but
none will be reserved, so If you want
one, line up at 1 o'clock today at the
door of Alumni headquarters.
PAN-HELLENIC DANCE
PLANS COMPLETED
The annual Pan-Hellenic dance ar
rangements have been completed by
the committee, which is awaiting the
approval of fellow Greeks. Tickets
are on sale now.
Y. W. C. A. HOUSE
PARTY AT FARM
Room for a Few More Girls All Wish
ing to Go Must Sign by Friday
Noon Good Time Promised
A few places are still left for which
girls can register to attend the Y. W.
C. A. house party at the Farm, to be
held on May 15 and 16.
Registration is held at Miss Fannie
Drake's office in the Y. W. C. A. rooms
at the Temple. The fee is $1.00, one
half of which must be paid at time of
registration. The party opens at 3:30
on Saturday and continues until Sun
day afternoon. Every girl is urged to
attend this party, as it is the first
time that all the girls can be to
gether. A number of instructive talks
by competent speakers have been ar
ranged for with plenty of fun between
time.
RAIN DEPRIVED THE
CADETSJF PLEASURE
Officers Were Urged by Commandant
Parker to Remain in the Mili
tary Department
Rain poured forth Wednesday after
noon "and caused considerable disap
pointment in the Military department.
The entrance of the Armory became
filled with worried countenances as
the drill hour drew near probably
due to the fact that the rain had de
prived them of their usual hour of
pleasure. Nevertheless, the notice on
the door of the Armory was observed
by all, and in spite of the objections
to the rain, no private went away with
a look of dismay on his face.
The commissioned and non-commissioned
officers were called to a meet
ing in the Chapel, where Commandant
Parker gave a welcome invitation to
all to remain with the Military de
partment the remainder of their col-
Hlege career. He further stated tnat
the department was short of officers.
Applications for promotion were is
sued to the sergeants and corporals
and it is hoped that all of them will
fill them out and return them to the
commandant before tomorrow night.
It All Depends
Soph: When a soldier Is peppered
with bullets is he seasoned?
Frosh : No, when he is' mustered.
Miss Oldun I'd just like to see any
man kiss me!
Miss Young What a hopeless am
bition. Ex.
tlEWYORKSYHPHOIlY
PACKED HOUSE HEARS GREAT
ORCHESTRA
WALTER DAMR0SCH LEADER
Gave Two Concerts Yesterday After
noonThe Musical Treat of
the Year University
Fortunate
The New York Symphony Orchestra
presented the third and last number
of the University May Festival last
night in the Auditorium to a packed
house. Miss Grace Kerns, soprano,
and Signor Millo Picco, baritone, were
the assisting artists whose solos were
greeted with storms of applause.
All Signor Picco had to do was to
open his mouth and rich, full melodies
poured out in abundance. For a sec
ond number he sang from Mozart 8
"Figaro."
Remarkable it seemed that one as
small as Miss Kerns should have such
a powerful voice, which at all times
could be easily heard above the
orchestral accompaniment. For an
encore she sang "Laddie" with won
derful sweetness.
The orchestra itself, under the di
rection of Mr. Walter Damrosch, gave
a splendid program from beginning to '
end, but perhaps Tschaikowsky's
Fifth Symphony was the most won
derful of all the numbers in either
program, with its charming themes
and intricate melodies, recurring
again and again in various keys and
taken up by different instruments.
Mr. Damrosch certainly surpassed
all reports of his ability as a con
ductor, impressing the audience with
his control of the orchestra and ease
of direction.
The evening numbers were:
Overture "Oberon" Weber
Symphony No. 5 Tschaikowsky
1. Andante. Allegro con anima
2. Andante cantabile
3. Valse
4. Finale
Prologue from "Pagliacci"
Leoncavallo
Sig. Millo Picco
Prelude to "L'apres midi d'un
Faune" Debussy
Air from "Figaro" Mozart
Miss Grace Kerns
British Folk Songs and Dances...
Grainger
a. Molly on the Shore -
b. Irish Song
e. Shepherd's Hey
The second nurabe of the series
was eiven yesterday afternoon by the
orchestra, with Mrs. Merle Tillotson
Alcock and Mr. John Campbell assist
ing. Both soloists were well received,
responding to encores, the former
singing "The Gypsy Love Song," from
"Carmen," with much expression.
Mrs. Alcock is another diminutive
person with a large, melodious voice,
which quite captivated the audience.
Beethoven's Seventh Symphony, the
heavy number of the afternoon's pro
gram, was much appreciated by Uni
versity students, who have become
acquainted with it through the Sym
phony Quartette.
The program follows:
Overture "Mignon" Thomas
Symphony No. 7 Beethoven
1. Poco sostenuto. Vivace
2. Allegretto
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