VOLUME II
TUESDAY, JULY 10,1923
NUMBER 2
I INTRODUCING-
1 (By Ruth Canary)
If you were among those present at the lecture hour in Hoose Hall 206 last Thursday afternoon, you will no doubt deem this introduction more or less superfluous. However, for the benefit of those unfortunates who neglected to take opportunity by the forelock and go to hear a very splendid talk, allow us to present at this time Dr. Nathan
A.	Weston, Professor of Economics at the University of Illinois.
His address last Thursday was a most informal one and took on more of the nature of a conversational discussion concerning the “Results of the Operation of the Federal Reserve System.” Dr. W^eston pointed out some of the defects of the old banking system such as the inelasticity of the currency, the decentralization of management, the cumbersome system of transfer and exchange, and the absence of bank acceptance and an open discount market, and he explained how the Federal Reserve system has in some measure remedied these conditions, but has been less effective along other lines.
Dr. Wreston further stressed the fact that while the Federal Reserve system piovided new paper money by merely adding Federal Reserve notes on to what we already have, it made really no change as far as the other elements of currency were concerned.
The amendment of the Reserve Provision made in 1917 Dr. Weston regards as an inflationist measure, since it reduced the amount of reserve funds that banks are required to keep and allowed the banks to count deposits for the entire amount of their reserve. As a result of this law, bank credits greatly expanded during the war and the few years following. As a result of the expansion in bank credits, and the expansion in currency, Dr. Weston concluded that the upward movement of prices has been greatly accelerated. And now the next lime you hear someone bewailing present-day prices y?ou can just quote Dr. Weston and point out with a great flourish of knowledge just exactly where one should place the blame for the high cost of living. And that’s that.
Dr. Weston, having been for twenty-three years on the faculty of the University of Illinois, says he is enjoying a change of scenery and surroundings very much, indeed. He likes his work, the University, the College of Commerce, his students, his associates, and almost everything about our golden southland, though just at present he is in a more or less constant state of bewilderment because there are so many places around here to play and enjoy oneself that he doesn’t know where to begin. And he fears, too, that if he once gets too good a start he might not want to stop, and then what would happen to the Department of Economics at the University of Illinois? We really have no hard feelings against that very remarkable eastern insttiu-tion, but wTe hope California will “do her stuff” again in weaving a magic and irresistible spell, and will help ug detain our friend, Dr. Weston, as long as possible.
DIVIDE CLASS IN EDUCATION
Education courses have always been popular at the Summer Session, but this year they seem to be even more popular than usual. This was particular^ the case in the class in “Educational Tests and Measurements,” so many students having enrolled that it was found necessary' to make two divisions. Dr. Stormzand is to take the more advanced group of students, while Dr. Sutherland will take charge of the elementary classes for those who are new^er in the work of the Education Department.
HISTORICAL REVUE PAGEANT POPULAR
Since the opening of the Monroe Centennial and Motion Picture Industrial Exposition in Exposition Park, thousands have visited the grounds. The architecture is the most outstanding feature of the whole exhibit, the buildings being of the Spanish type so common in Southern California.
Different studios and producers oc-< cupy the largest portions of the build-' ings, each advertising their stars and product' ns in various ways. Exhibits and demonstrations may be found throughout the arcades and patios. A visitor is able to get advice on anything from the best mayonnaise to electric sewing machines.
Under the direction of David Ed-strom a large collection of oil paintings and sculptoring has been collected in the Hawaiian Gardens. In the historical exhibit many of the things of President Monroe may be seen, including furniture, dishes and ball clothes.
At night the whole grounds take on a different aspect, due to the effective way in which the buildings are lighted. Great crowds are drawn each night to thc pageant in the stadium under the direction of Emile De Recat. The pageant stages different periods of American historyr, rough riding, acrobatis, and vaudeville occupying the time between curtains. The end of the performance show’s the burning of an Aztec village through a large display of fireworks, terminated by the bust of Presidents Harding and Monroe.
STUDENTS GET CONCERT RATES
The Philharmonic Orchestra season will open in the Hollywood Bowl Monday evening, the ninth, and specially reduced tickets have been offered the University, twenty-five cents being the price to students attending the University. Emil Oberhoffer will conduct the orchestra.
This is the great musical event of the summer season, not only on account of its musical excellence, but because it is an endeavor on the part of the management to make its admissions so low that “all who wish may have the opportunity to hear.”
In order to make it possible for the many students who are just visitors in the city to attend in a body a special night has been arranged for by the Music Department. Special cars have been engaged and will leave the depot on Hill between Fourth and Fifth Streets, Friday, July 13, at 7 o’clock and go direct to the Hollywood Bowl.
Tickets may be purchased in quantities or singly at the twenty-five cent rate from the Auditor’s office, or from the monitors of the music classes, and will also be for sale in the Music Office, room 104 Annex. Tickets will also be on sale at the ticket booth, Tuesdayr from 10 to 12, Thursday and Friday from 10 to 12 and 1 co 3.
PRINCETON GETS BIG COLLECTION
A valuable collection of 3,000 volumes on the French Revolution has been presented to Princeton University by James H. McGrawT of New York City. This collection was made by the late Wrilliam D. Weaver of Charlottesville, Va., a naval and electrical engineer. In making the donation to Princeton through President John Grier Hibben, Mr. McGraw said that he was prompted by his high regard for Mr. Wreaver and byT a motive to make the valuable collection available to students of Princeton and “to show my appreciation of what Princeton University has done for the higher education of young men of our time, including three of my sons.”
U. S. WORLD WAR VETERANS ACTIVE IN COLLEGE LIFE
The following communication from the United States Veterans’ Bureau to the local American Legion Post is full of interest, as showing what can be done by, and for, these veterans:
“Below you will find a resume of the Nvork of the U. S. Veterans’ Bureau, in narrative form. If this can find space for publication in your local paper, we would greatly appreciate it, and it wTould also help people to better understand the great wrork in which wTe are engaged. As there are several hundred ex-service men in your immediate community and many thousands of persons interested in the ex-service men’s activities, this wTill be of undoubted interest to them.
“We are a branch of an enormous business concern, dealing with the most precious of commodities—the destinies of men. It is our responsibility to advise and supervise the successful training of men in jured in the United States government service. It is our responsibility to train them so that they may pursue a gainful occupation. Most of these men, beneficiaries of the bureau, are unable to pursue their pre-war occupation. Our work is to start them in a new job in wiiich their disability would be no handicap. To do this wre have, and conduct, a regular business office.
Insurance at Cost
“We provide government insurance to the men at actual cost. We have an efficient corps of dentists and physicians to care for their physical ills. We have a social service department, which relieves their mental worries. We have a co-operation staff, wThose duty it is to see that nothing is left undone in prosecuting the case of a claimant against the government. Our rehabilitation staff is composed of picked men, students of human nature and psychology, who advise and consult with the men regarding their training and subsequent rehabilitation. Our w’hole force is attuned like a perfectly trained football team, everyone functioning properly and hitting the line of duty as one man.
“Here are a few excellent examples of what can be accomplished by men taking advantage of the opportunity the government offers for training: (Continued on page 3)
READY TOYeHEARSE “WAYFARER” CHORUS
REPARATIONS ARE UNDER WAY FOR SPECTACLE IN SEPTEMBER
Beginning this evening the rehearsals cf “The Wayfarer” chorus will be conducted every Tuesday and Friday evening during July and August in Bovard Auditorium, at the University of Southern California. Bovard Auditorium is one of the finest in the city and is equipped with a splendid pipe organ wThich makes it especially desirable for the rehearsals of this great chorus. It is also within easy reach of many car lines. William Tyroler will have charge of the rehearsals, assisted by Hugo Kirchhoffer.
More singers are needed for the chorus and the only requirement is that one have a natural singing voice and be able to read “The Messiah” music.
“The Wawfarer” will be given in the Coliseum September 8 to 15, with a chorus of 4,000 people, on one of the largest stages ever erected. The great scenes in “The Wayfarer” are taken from the important episodes in the w’orld history beginning with Babylonian captivity.
Rubber shortage in ten years. Oh, you galoshes and non-skids!
BADD1NGT0N BATTLE ON IN GYM TODAY
Wilson and Kelly Take On Brown and McLaughlin STUDENTS ARE ADMITTED
English Game Latest Sport In Vogue at U. S. C.
Did you ever hear of Baddington? No, it’s not the name of a Pullman car nor yet is Baddington the man who shot Taylor. It is the name of the latest game to take the country by storm. And right here in our midst are two of the game’s sponsors and authorities: Gw^ynn Wilson, graduate manager, and Fred Kelley, coach and noted aviator, have been perfecting their game for a match this afternoon at 3:30 in the basketball gymnasium,
GWYNN WILSON
when they will tackle Nat Browme and Maurice McLaughlin.
Douglas Fairbanks is one of the most ardent devotees of the sport, and H. B. Dyas also spends much time in pursuit of the new pastime, which requires much skill and agility. Another name for Baddington is Dougle-Dyas.
The interest shown in the game by men prominent in the athletic world is
ery gratifying, according to the group which is introducing the game in Southern California.
All students in the Summer Session are invited to attend the match this afternoon at 3:30 in the basketball gymnasium on University Avenue and Exposition Boulevard.
DR. WTT BURRIS CHAPEL SPEAKER
This morning’s chapel hour beginning at ten o’clock, will be given over to an address by Dr. W. P. Burris, w?ho will discuss “The Race Between Education and Catastrophe.” Dr. Burris, formerly dean of the College of Teachers at the University of Cincinnati, is one of the notable visiting professors on the campus this summer, giving courses in the Case Method for the study of Teaching, and the New Principal and His Work. Dr. Burris has written many brilliant articles on present-dayr educational methods, and today he plans to present some of his viewTs in such a wTay as to interest not only those who instruct but also the instructed.
There will be a short musical program.
Every student is expected to attend the assembly session.
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GLORY BE
The front door to the ancient tomb At last is firmly shut,
And for a while—wre all rejoice— We’ve heard the last of Tut.
TO ENTERTAiN STUDENTS OF SUMMER SESSION
Officials Arrange Lectures, Concerts, Outings, and Other Pleasures for Summer
That all study and no play will make not only Jack, but also Jill, dull students is the decision of the officials of the University of Southern California, who have arranged a series of outings, 'hikes and other forms of pleasure for the students wiio have been flocking to Los Angeles the past week from all parts of the country for the Summer Session, which opened last Monday morning with the largest attendance in the history of the institution.
As Wednesday was the Fourth of July, sessions were held Saturday to make up for the holiday, in order to carry out the summer schedule, but the students, many of whom are themselves teachers well known in the educational wrorld, enjoyed the Mission Play Saturday evening. A large group of seats wras reserved for the party, which was the first on the program of social events.
To Give Reception
This afternoon at 4 o?clock Dr. R. B. von Kleinsmid, president of the university, and Mrs. von KieinSmid, and Dr. Lester Burton Rogers, dean of the Summer Session, and Mrs. Rogers will tender an informal reception to the members of the visiting faculty and the summer students. This will be conducted in the president’s suite in the north wing of the George Finley Bovard administration building. Members of the resident faculty will assist in the reception, which will be entirely informal in nature. Prof. Antony Blanks is in charge of arrangements
for this event.
A group of seats has been reserved for the summer concerts at the Hollywood Bowl, and it is expected that a large number of those registered in the musical department will a\ail themselves of this opportunity, as well as a large number of other students..
Sight-seeing trips wil lbe made to Los Angeles Harbor and to nearby beaches for wienie bakes. The students will be taken on a special trip through the Huntington Library anc wreek-end hiking trips will be made to Mt. Wilson and Mt. Lowe. A party will be arranged for the Pilgrimage Play on the opening of that production.
A series of campus socials wili be arranged next week so that those from out of town may have pleasure mixed with study. J. H. Vandegrift is in charge of the social activities for the Summer Session “family.”
Lecture Series
The intellectual side will not be forgotten and a series of Tuesday morning lectures will be given, which will be open to the public. Speakers in this series will include Dr. W. P. Burris, dean of the college for teachers, University of Cincinnati; Dr. J. M. Callahan, dean of the college of liberal arts and head of the department of history, University of West. Virginia; Dr. P. Omam Ray, professor of political science, Northwestern University; E. P. Clark, member of the State Board of Education, and Dr. Edward Mims, head of the department of English, Vanderbilt University.
A second series of lectures will be given Thursday afternoons at 4 o’clock, which will be open to the public. Speakers in this series will include Dr. Lightner Witmer, director of the laboratory of psychology and clinic, University of Pennsylvania; Dr. A. H. Sutherland, director of psychology and educational research of the Los Angeles city schools, and Dr. C. A. Ell-wood, professor of sociology, University of Missouri. The school of speech and the department of music will also give Thursday afternoon programs.