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VOLUME II
FRIDAY, JULY 20, 1923
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INTRODUCING-
(By Ruth Canary)
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Having been showing “show-me*’ Missourians into the whys, wherefores and consequentlys of sociology and criminology sir.ce the year 1900, Dr. Charles Abram Ellwrood of the department of sociology in the University of Missouri, has come to Southern California to do a little showing out here, and at the same itme to “be shown.”
“And I have been shown, all right,” L)r. Ellwood shone as he said it. “I see that California is just as wonderful as they have been telling me it w as.
I am having such, a splendid time and am enjoying my work here at U. S. C. so very much, that I am loathe to think ahead to the day when I must needs be ‘shown* out again.”
Dr. Ellwood is recognized as one of the foremost authorities and instructors on subjects relating to sociology and criminology in the wiiole country. His textbooks are used in nearly all of the leading universities and colleges and have attracted much attention for the way in which he presents and develops social subjects. Included in his works are: “Sociology in Its Psychological Aspect,” “Introduction to Social Psychology,” “The Social Problem,” “Reconstruction of Religion; a Sociological View,” and “Sociology and Modern Social Problems.” He has also written many special articles for various sociological journals.
While that little matter about colleges being old-maid factories, etc., which we read about in last Sunday’s paper, still rankled in our minds, we went to Dr. Ellwood and asked him what he thought about college influence and modern educational methods, and this is what he said:
“If there is any tendency in higher education to educate women away from home life and motherhood, it is the fault of the authorities in control of higher education. Perhaps that sort of a situation has been knowm to exist in years past, but nowadays the best high schools and universities the country over are beginning to emphasize social studies; they are introducing and bringing into prominence such subjects as sociology, community ci\ics and home economics, seeming to indicate that if the trend of educational influence has been in the wrong direction in the past, it is now, more than ever, being turned in the right direction.”
Dr. Ellwood’s presence on the campus has attracted many students to the university this summer who have already taken wrork under him and want more, and also those who have known him merely by reputation. In the midst of such wrork and conditions as could only too easily lead one to become a radical and extremist, Dr. Ellwood has maintained a sound and reasonable point of view’, which he invariably passes on to his students in discussing the social problems of the modern world. Perhaps it is this very reasonableness, intermingled with a ceitain amount of conservatism, that accounts for Dr. Ellwood’s immense popularity and merited fame as writer, lecturer and instructor.
AMERICA’S CONDITION OF ISOLATION IS DR. CALLAHAN S SUBJECT
“America’s tradition of isolation,” said Dr. J. M. Callahan, visiting professor of history from the University of West Virginia, in the weekly assembly of the University of Southern California, “divides itself logically into two parts—isolation between East and West, and international isolation.”
In elaborating the subject, Dr. Callahan said the isolation between East and West w’as based on the message of Monroe in 1825 in connection with the Indian situation. At that time all territory west of the Missouri river w’as thought of as a waste desert, and the best way of settling the Indian question wTas by giving this waste to the Indians. This idea of the inhabitableness of the western territory lasted for a generation, until news of the prospects of this country began to come into the East, due to the opening of new trails. The old policy was completely abandoned when news of California gold? began to come in the East and people began to rush west. The year 1S71 marked the last treaty with the Indians, and by 1890 the United States exetnded from Atlantic to Pacific.
International isolation also originated with Monroe in 1823, when he endeavored to separate the. United States irom implications in European wars. This attitude on the part of the 3tates continued until the time of the Revolutionary War in 1778, when the United States a^ked to be a member of the Armed League of Europe. After the war Washington proposed a league to punish piracy on the high seas, but this failed, as it was too far in advance of the nation’s ideas.
Various steps in our international policy may be traced dowm to the World WTar of 1914, when a policy of isolation ceased to exist for the United States. This was clearly expressed by the conference at Washington called by President Harding. It is only as a result of international co-operation that the United States can reduce armaments, and take part in the problems of the Far East and the Pacific.
In conclusion, Dr. Callahan emphasised the fact that in the past interstate order w^as of supreme importance, but the point has now been reached wiien the international order is of more importance.
TO GIVE SHERIDAN’S COMEDY “THE CRITIC.” BROWN WILL DIRECT
DR. SUTHERLAND ON LECTURE PROGRAM
At the weekly four o’clock lecture in Hoose Hall 806, Thursday afternoon, Dr. Sutherland addressed a large group of students on the subject of “Mental Hygiene Through Education.” Dr. Sutherland illustrated his talk with specific cases and various experiences of ‘nterest that he has encountered in his work as director of psychological and educational research in the city schools. His discussion wras unusually comprehensive and was thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated by those present.
Tryouts for “The Critic,” or “A Tragedy Rehearsed,” by Richard Brinsley Sheridan, are now being held in Bovard Auditorium by Gilmor Brown’s class in play production. It is expected that the cast will be completed by this afternoon.
Gilmor Brown, of the Pasadena Community Theatre, wrill direct the production, which wrill be produced first at the Pasadena Community Theatre, and then brought over to Bovard Auditorium.
“The Critic,” a costume comedy wTitten by the author of “The Rivals” and “A School for Scandal,” has some scintillating parts wiiich the director is having difficulty in selecting people to fill. The members of the play production class are all trained in dramatics and a wealth of material is offered.
CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES CALL AT REGISTRARS
All students expecting to receive a degred at the end of this summer session should stop at the registrar’s office the week of the 24th and check in on requirements. This does not apply to those securing the High School certificates.
(Signed) MARY S. BOWEN,
Assistant Registrar.
PRESIDENT R. B. VON KLEINSMID
LUNCHEON GIVEN IN OBSERVANCE OF U. S. C. DAY
PLANS FOR MELODY FESTIVAL ARE TOLD
Resolutions heartily indorsing the presentation of the dramatic American pageant, “The Wayfarer,” in Los Angeles next September w-ere adopted Wednesday by the Commercial Board at a luncheon at the Alexandria. The resolution followed an address by Dr. R. B. von KieinSmid, president of the University of Southern California, and president of the Wayfarer organization, wTho told briefly of the efforts being made to give the people of the Southland a musical pageant never before equaled in this section.
In observance of University of Southern California Day, Dr. von KieinSmid was made chairman of the program and entertainment w^as furnished by members of the university faculty. The program included vocal solos by Lillian Backstrand, instructor in voice at the college of music; violin selections by Alberta Zens, piano accompaniment by Mabel Culver, and an address by Coach Elmer “Gloomy Gus” Henderson, and a talk on “Keeping Step with Los Angeles,” by H. J. Stonier, executive secretary of the university.
Mr. Stonier briefly reviewed the history of the university since its founding in 1880 with twenty-two students, saying that this year the enrollment was nearly 8,000, with 725 graduates. Aside from its educational and moral value to the Southland, Mr. Stonier said that the institution constitutes one of the greatest financial assets to this community, nearly $5,000,000 a year being spent by the university and the students in various ways.
E.	G. Judah, managing director of the Commercial Board, spoke briefly of the various activities of the organization, saying that the board is trying to render to the members the same kind of service which the Automobile Club gives to motorists. He said, in
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Board’s Activities
“As an instance of wrhat the board is doing, take the following example: A safe company had been organized on a good sound basis. The stock had been sold and the factory built, ready for operation. The officials were wide awake and eager to proceed with business. One thing alone delayed them. They were in need of a certain public utility, for which they had made application, but which had not been installed. They were losing money and time.
“The Commercial Board took the matter up with the proper officials of the utility corporation, with the result that the service was soon installed, to the relief of the young company. This is only one of many instances in wiiich the Commercial Board has already operated in aiding new companies.”
At a meeting last night at the Pacific Southwest Trust and Savings bank, Sixth and Spring streets, managers and representatives of more than 225 industries were present to discuss the coming production of “The Wayfarer” and to devise ways and means for carrying the “Wayfarer” message to hte 60,000 and more employes wrhich these industries represent. Dr. von KieinSmid wras the principal speaker and others included Irwin Rice, president of the Merchants and Manufacturers Association, and E. G. Judah of the Commercial Board, as well as J. T. Fitzgerald, Adton E. Allen and Merle Armitage of “The Wayfarer” Society.
Tremendous Pageant
“The Wayfarer” is a tremendous pageant of Christianity and Americanism and the purpose of this meeting was to give the big business men of Los Angeles and their employes an idea of the magnitude of “The Wayfarer” and the influence which it exerts on the business and social life of a community.
Meetings of a similar character will be conducted from time to time until “The Wayfarer” production September 8 to 15. “The Wayfarer” chorus is now one thousand strong and is rehearsing every Monday and Friday night at Bovard Auditorium under the baton of William Tyroler and Hugo Kirchhoffer.
NOTABLES BID TO U. S. C. RECEPTION EVENING OF AUG 1.
In an effort to bring about a closer relationship between faculty, students and musicians of recognized ability and accomplishment, Mrs. Emma M. Bartlett and her associates in the music department of the University of Southern California Summer Session are arranging a large reception for the evening of Wednesday, August 1, from eight to ten o’clock, in the president’s suite.
Among the list of notables to be invited appear such wrell-known names as Mr. and Mrs. Emil OberhofTer, Mr. Duci de Kerekjarto, T. Alfred Miro-vitch, Gabrielowitsch, Madame Schu-mann-Heinck, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Carter, Mr. and Mrs. Yeatman Griffith, Cecil Fiankel, Charles Wakefield Cadman, Carrie Jacobs Bond, Senor and Senora Alexander Bevani, Arthur Far-well, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Tibbetts, Margaret Goetz, William Tyroler and many others.
Another interesting group of guests will be several drama and music critics from the downtown papers, and writers of music notes in such publications as the Musical Courier, Coast Musician, Pacific Coast Musical Review', etc. Among these guests will be Bruno Usher, Edwin Schallert, Mrs. Florence Reed, Carl Bronson, Gilbert Browm, W. J. Gates, Jane Catherwood and Frank Colby.
Invitations are also being sent to Dr. and Mrs. Von KieinSmid, Dean and Mrs. L. B. Rogers, and administration and faculty of the University of Southern California Summer School; also Dean nad Mrs. Moore, administration and faculty of the University of California, Southern Branch. A general invitation is cordially extended to all Summer Session students to be present at the reception and take advantage of the opportunity to become acquainted with the visiting artists.
There will be a special program and refreshments.
SOCIOLOGY JOURNAL READY NEXT WEEK
According to Dr. Emory S. Bogardus, head of the Sociology Department, the July-August edition of the Journal of Applied Sociology will be out the first part of next week.
The first article, Gandhi and the Indian National Mind, is by Dr. C. M. Case of the University of Iowa. This article describes the passive and resistive movement against British authority in India.
In the second article, Social Possibilities of the Village, by Bruce E. Bliven, shows that the village is superior to either country or city, in that it may offer advantages of both and only a few disadvantages of either.
Repression and Problems of the Family, by Dr. Iva L. Peters of Goucher College, is the third article. The main point is the influence of repressing children has ill-effect on them throughout life.
The Juvenile Court as a Social Laboratory, by Miriam Van Waters, who is judge of Girls Juvenile Court of Los Angeles, shows us that one can find in juvenile court all the problems of life in their beginning.
In the fifth article, The Social Attitude of Chinese Immigrants, by Nora Sterry, principal of Macy Street School, the history of the Chinese Tongs is discussed.
Dr. Emory S. Bogardus, head of the Sociology Department, has written the sixth article, Constructive Group Control.
The church a man belongs to is the one he goes farthest from for his Sunday outing.