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All El Rodeo Group Pictures Must Be Taken This Week
Southern
California
Mardi Gras Costume Ball At Pavilion To Be Held This Evening
lume XVI
Los Aigeles, California, Friday, March 6. 1925
Number 63
ARDI GRAS PROGRAM SHOWS mystery, love, sophs are to icccijdi irr nr taah iprc CROOKEDNESS; SEE STAGE FROLIC ON AojeMdLAuE Ur uUUU THE “SILVER BOX” CAMPUS MAR. 20
ASSEMBLY THIS MORNING WILL HEAR WIEDOFTS ORCHESTRA
rnival Atmosphere, Arrowhead Orchestra, and Prizes For Best Dress, Are Among Features Of Evening’s Entertainment
------Clever Comedy, “Almost Bigamy,” Is To Be Staged By
Lance and Lute Stress Educa- Committee Plans To Make Soph	Southern California Chapter Of National Quill Club
tional Value; Tickets In Demand
Dance One Of Month's Social Events
The Mardi Gras at which a costum-C crowd will sway to strains of har-Dny from the Arrowhead Orchestra •iday evening. March 0, is to he an 1-university affair and is absolutely ee to all U. S. C. students who can ■esent their student body identifica-an cards upon request.
The only requirement for attendance this much discussed function is me sort of garb different from that hich is seen commonly upon the cam* is. This particular style of costume ^s become too ordinary through ev-yday use and is not appropriate for e Mardi Gras.
According to Martha Smith, the en-rtainment provided for the evening of stellar quality. Star Russell, not-i radio singer, is scheduled to give ime selections at 10:30. Preceding iis act, the Varsity Trio will sing, id Rosalind Williamson is to dance. Iso on the program are the Trojan rio cjgd Harry Hall and his partner, ho will entertain the assembled com-niv following the act by Miss Rus->11.
“Decorations for the dance are very aborate. Many pictures of the cub-t^pe are going to be used, and epe paper will hang from the ceil-ig, giving a carnival atmosphere to ^e place. There is no particular col-scheme, but a mixture of bright col’s will emphasize the Bohemian ate,” said Martha Smith today.
The nature of the prizes to be giv-)i for the best and cleverest costumes being kept secret. However, these vards will not be a joke, according Miss Smith. They are really worth Ihile. Favors and serpentines are to provided for everyone. As for the linch, according to those in charge, (CONTINUED ON PAGE FOUR)
Oklahoma University. — There are xteen women geology majors in the niversity in spite of the fact that “an !l field is the worst place on earth )r a woman.”
Ohio Slate—At the beginning of the pring quarter, following a three year jd custom, the seniors of the College Law will carry black canes with a ilver hand engraved with the college ie year, and the name of the owner.
Oklahoma University—To err is bu-aan—to do it too much is to flunk. Let is bow our heads in memory of the ootlegger who sampled his own iquor. What will radio fans do when |hey find out what has become ot "ally?
EN10RS SHOULD ORDER PROGRAMS
El RODEO BEAUTY CONTEST CLOSES
Eight “Helens of Troy" Reign On Trojan Campus
That Sophomores are completing plans for their big dance on March 20, when they are to stage their “spree” ; in the basketball pavilion, and Bill
Who stole the silver box j little silver cigarette case caused more throuble than an explosion. The lease went to court aiid there was the
verdict. Law took its course; we read j Stewart, president of tho class, an-i the newspapers and then forgot about nounces that the dance v. >.i be one of Will it. Money—money—that word that j the outstanding socia. events oi j covers a multitude of sins!	i ^arch. competing for honors with the
Mardi Gras and the Junior Prom.
Bill Stewart is being assisted by
By TERREE DE LAPP
Mack Sennett is thru!
No, not thru starting “perfect three-dozens” on their careers; but thru j judging and picking the eight most | aj c0uegiate Players, picked their an-beautitul women on the Southern ^ ali- j nuai play, they wanted one that was tornia campus. This is the announce-1 educational value and also one
The rich bribe the court and the poor go to jail. This is the situation around which John Galsworthy has built his astonishing, gripping play, “The Silver Box.”
When Lance and Lute, now Nation-
IOTA OF BETA ALPHA PSI NOWJ CAMPOS
Honorary Professional Accounting Fraternity Established At U. S. C.
With the installation of Iota chapter of Beta Alpha Psi, national honorary professional accounting fraternity, U. S. C. became the only institution in California with a chapter of that fraternity. The University of
ment that comes from El Rodeo office.
It may be possible to recall to mind : ^ent body of U. S. C. The “Silver the fact that El Rodeo advertised to ! Box” is the one.
Beth Baker, vice-president. Gladys Lee and Jack Turnbull in arranging the details of the affair and the committee are making every effort to have the event a great success. Informal garb is to be compulsory and will
please all those who so dislike to the j Washington is the only other insti-necessity of bedecking themselves in j tution on the coast so affiliated, formal attire.	i Beta Alpha Psi is strictly a spec-
rhe basket ball pavilion will be j jaiized professional with only account-
Demands for tickets have already beautifu.lly decorated ^ that the raf; ing majors eligible to membership, been made. Ellsworth Ross, produc-
tfcat would attract th<‘ exacting stu-
tion manager, states that they will go on sale at a near date. Professor Melvin J. Vincent said yesterday that no one could afford to miss the “Silver Box.” “It is one of the best plays ever written, and will give some inside information on the crooked politics in the courts.”
A visitor at yesterday’s rehearsal announced that it looked to him as \ though the play was a “corker” and j that he would expect Gertrude Street, j Homer Merchant, Stevens Fargo, and Bill Hogue to do some good characterizations. Miss Street will be remem- j bered as the leading lady of last years j junior play, “The Boomerang.” Ho-(CONTINUED ON PAGE FOUR)
ters and spectator galleries will not rphe fifteen men initiated as charter be seen. Striking decorations will be members of the local chapter plan to one of the features of the dance. keep up the high qualifications by re-rhe Hollywoodland orchestra, who strieting membership to fifteen. Ya-play over KNX and w ho have played , Cancies are to be filled upon the grad-at numerous college events, will fur- | uation of members/ nish the music. The Hollywoodland-ers have gained a wide reputation throughout Southern California and will be a great drawing card.
A dancing contest is to be staged,
the wide world of sororities at U. S C. not many moons ago that eight “Helens of Troy” were to be picked to reign in a special section of the year book. From the results that followed it seems that there should be sixty-four such Helens ,as that many “K.
O's” responded to the chance for distinction.
It is said that “beauty is as beauty does,” but in the selection of El Rodeo winners it was simply a matter of “beauty is as beauty looks.” as Mack Sennett, the beauty judge supreme, had nothing but silent, impassive prints to judge from. From the writer's abbreviated once over of the front liners that have been chosen, Mr.
Sennett is a cinch at judging, this statement proving that all that comes
southern CALIFORNIA system
vieve Mulligan, Eileen Brown, Mar-	OF EXAMINATIONS TOLD TODAY
joria Smailes, Dell Hertel, Evelyn	-
Ross and Bobbie Thornber. Two others Printed below is the Southern California Examination System
according to Bill Stewart, and a large cup w'ill be presented to the best dancing couple. Several feature acts are to be presented also, but no details concerning them were given out yesterday. Tickets for the Soph dance are to be placed on sale shortly and a big sale is predicted.
Installation took place Feb. 21, at j the Hotel Clark. N. V. Alison, of the Thomas Mortgage Co., and L. G. Sutherland, with Price, Waterhouse I and Co., as alumni members of east-| era chapters, presided at the installation. Dean Morton of the School of
— Q Merton of the movies wanted to do bigger and better things, and assemblies at S. C. will also be bigger and better according to Don Cameron who announces Herb Wiedoeft’s orchestra and the comedy hit “Almost Bigamy” at today's assembly.
Wiedoeft’s orchestra is well known in the city and has received so many requests to play here by students since his last appearance last year that Herb has requested today as the day to satisfy his admirers. He will syncopate in the same style that has made him famous the world over according to the head of the Rally Committee.
Mr. Wiedoeft was scheduled to appear last week but due to a death in his family his appearance has been postponed until today.
Another feature of today’s assembly will be the presentation of the comedy “Almost Bigamy.” This play has been passed on favorably by Dr. Allison Gaw ,of the English department and was submitted to the campus chapter of the National Quill Club w'here it received much favorable comment. This play will be the first one presented by the Quill Club and promises to be one of the most successful of the year according to Chet Mackie, president of the club. The play has already been presented to
Commerce, and H. W. Smith, assisted
them with the ceremonies. With the	the University Women’s Club and thi«
granting of Iota Beta Alpha Psi ex-	organization voted it to be worth a
tended its membership to nine chap-	professional tour.
ters, seven of which are on the Atlantic coast. H. Morton Petty was elected president of the local chapter.
nnouncements Include Senior Committees, Program, and Graduates’ Names
chosen will not be announced until the appearance of the El Rodeo in May.
In order that all of El Rodeo staff, and the members in charge of the tournament in particular, may continue to see the sun rise and moon shine, no distinction was made between the eight who survived the “horrors of Hollywood.” It is rumored—shhh-that each of the winners represents a “type.” Why don’t you judge for yourself, Mack?”
In honor of the high calibre of beauty and attractiveness displayed, however. El Rodeo is putting out a pyramid of money to provide ample settings for the “elite.” This is being done by printing each picture full-page size in three colors. If this is done, the writer (he doesn’t bet) wagers that they will all have the same color eyes This is based on science and not sentiment, in as much as only three colors of ink can get along well together.
Now' that the rain and other preliminaries are over w'ith, and to be serious. contestants can get their photos back thru calling at El Rodeo office at any time. Bart Hutchins, Editor of El Rodeo, thanks the sororities for their co-operation in the collecting of photos, stating that this year’s en-trans have exceeded any of previous years both in number and eligibility. He says that the eight page section carrying the photos will come first in the year book, and will be one of the greatest features.
ENJOY UNIQUE PROGRAM OVER KFI
which was read and accepted at the last meeting of the A. S. U. S.
C. Executive Committee meeting. The purpose of this plan will be explained in the student assembly today. At the assembly hour ^ next Friday discussion from the floor will be in order. All students are asked to bring the Trojan to assembly this morning.
Preamble
We, the students of the University of Southern California, be- ,
Hexing that a student who is dishonorable in his scholastic work injures his fellow classmates and his Alma Mater, and that such dis- 'and interesting programs of the year honorable conduct, being harmful to the whole student body, and the university went on the air at the to the good name of the Universitv of Southern California, and be- usual time at KHJ last Wednesday lieving that this is a student problem, do hereby create this exam- night. Two artists in the truest sense
S. C Students To Over che Air Saturday Afternoon
By HAL WILLIAMSON
Presenting one of the most unusual
Orders for Senior Commencement anouncements are now being taken the Student store and will close on arch 15, according to an announcement of the committee in charge. “All lose who have not placed orders by at time will have to do without an-pnucements,” said Dorothy Halde-|an, chairman.
There are to be two types, one with paper cover and one in leather, cost- Georgia Tech.—The latest fraternity )g twenty and fifty cents, respective- to make its appearance on the campus The University seal will be used j is Phi Psi, a national textile organiza-the cover and the committee hopes tion. The purpose is to promote a feel-be able to include a picture of ing of fellowship among men in the esident von KleinSmid.	textile industry.
A complete calendar of graduation--
rents, a list of senior committees, Lafayette College: The leopard has e program for Senior Chapel and been chosen as the varsityl mascot. A jie names of the graduates will be in- skin has been ordered, and it is to be luded in the announcements. “We worn by some unfortunate Freshman ave tried to make these a complete to all of the games played on the ecord of the chief events of gradua- home field.
;ion week” said the chairman. “It is__
ur aim to put out an announcement which every- Senior will be glad to send to his friends.”
The list will include those from the following schools and departments:
Liberal Arts, Engineering, Commerce,
Pharmacy, Speech. School of Religion,
Religious Education, Social Workers Certificates, Elementary Education Credentials. High School Credentials,
ination system. This system is not an honor pian. We realize full well that HONOR cannot be enforced, but we the students of the University of Southern California, pledge ourselves to uphold the following system and to do all in our power to insure its success and to make it operate upon our campus.
Method
\Ve believe that public opinion is the greatest force for good in our University. We, therefore, propose that, at .the beginning of each examination, the professor in charge shall write upon the blackboard or post sheets of paper whereon shall be written the words, “I have taken this examination according to the understood rules of this class, and HAVE NEITHER GIVEN NOR RECEIVED AID. After having handed in his paper, each student, before leaving the room, shall publicly sign his name to this statement.
Student Responsibility
Each member of the Student Body is requested to take upon himself the responsibility of upholding and making this system a success. He shall do this in any manner which he believes to be tor the greatest good of his Alma Mater. He is urged to report to a member of the Executive Committee of the Associated Students any individual violating this system. Any student thus reported as not living up to this system by either a faculty member or a student shall be summoned before the Executive Committee which shall hear the evidence presented and the statements of the accused and shall then recommend to the Dean of the School involved suitable action to be taken in the case.
ENGINEERS TO HAVE BIG BANQUET AND PROGRAM
CAMPUS COLLEGES SHOW ENROLLMENT INCREASE
The American Association of Engineers, an active drganization on the U. S. C. campus have planned an especially entertaining evening for the third of April, according to President A. B. Collins.
If the U. S. C. Pavilion is obtainable for this occasion there will be ample room for the Engineers frolic.
of the word were on the program. The first was Calvin Hendricks, pianist, and the other Tsz Sun Wong, who plays a Chinese harp.
Mr. Wong played three selections upon his harp, the titles being, “The Angel,” “The Beautiful Girl,” and “A Quiet Night in the Palace.” This last piece is approximately 700 years old and is a great favorite among professional actors in China and it speaks will for Mr. Wong’s ability that he was able to play this difficult number. Mr. Wong also recited some Chinese poetry and sang a portion of a Chi' nese song.
Calvin Hendricks played three num bers upon the piano which were “Old South,” a medley of Southern number, “Deserted Farms,” by MacDowell, and “Big Chief.” This last number was given exceptionally well. Calvin chanted the song as he played and the listener could easily visualize the “Big Chief.”
The harp that Mr. Wong played is in the shape of a large butterfly and is made by hand out of wood. The tone comes from seventeen sets of three strings each and it is played by small flexible bamboo strips with a portion of the bamboo left upon the end for a hammer. The sound 's *-ory similar to harps usually played.
Mr. Wrong was requested by the
The play was written by the author for admission into the Quill Club and . w?as presented by pledges of the llt-I erary society at their initiation in De-l cember. A few weeks later the play i was staged at a program presented by I the Quill Club before members of the University Women's Club. The play ; proved to be the best liked number Go on the program. Since its presenta-! tion in December, the author has rewritten the manuscript and added much to its value.
The cast is to be taken entirely by members of Lance and Lute, the Souther! California chapter of the National Collegiate Players, national honoiary dramatic fraternity. More than taree weeks have been spent in rehearsing “Almost Bigamy,” and an excellent performance is predicted for this morning.
NOTICE
The Spanish Club will meet on the steps in front of the Old College at noon (12:00 m.) today for El Rodeo pictures.
SENIOR ROAD SHOW TRYOUTS IN APRIL
Solly Seamens Will Select Eight Or Nine Good Vaudeville Acts For Show
Instead of a performance of delayed and drawn-out acts, Solly Seamens, who has been chosen by the senior class to produce their annual Road-Show this semester, states that his plan for this year will incorporate the idea of a few well-presented skits.
According to the plan Mr. Seamens has outlined, he plans to select from the tryouts about eight or nine good vaudeville acts. The tryouts for the acts will be announced at an early date and rehearsals will start some time in April. Ellsworth Ross, campus play manager will be in charge of production.
Already to date several acts which
Dentistry, Music, Law, degrees.
and Masters
GRADUATE STUDENTS!
There will be a meeting of all Graduate Students in the Y. M. C. A. Hut this morning, March 6, at 10:00 a. m. We especially urge new students to attend and get acquainted.
Plans for a social “get-together” are under way. Come and give us your suggestions and co-operation.
Enrollment of studems for the present semester of the colleges of the University of Southern California shows a slight increase over that of
the second semester of 1923-24. ac- Times to arrange a complete Chinese I have professional standing have been cording to information received from pr0gram at some future date.	booked. “Variety and cleverness is
H. J. Stonier.	] A number 0f u. S. C. students in- I what the Road-Show wants this year”
The campus colleges show a resist*; ciUcling Stewart Hunter, Louis Silva, said Mr. Seamon when questioned as ration of 2700 students, which is an in- RUthella Petty, Harry Hall and oth- j to what the leading requisites typical A \aried piogram has been arrang-. crease of 170 over last year.	ers wj]j present a program at KNX at to this year’s Road-Show act would
ed b\ the association executives and Dental College, due to added facili- 3 oclock tomorrow (Saturday) after- would have to possess in order to be interest will be drawn especially to ties, was enabled to increase the en- noon	considered.
the competitive athletic events such as rollment this year. In the past it has _ “it js probably,” said Ellsworth
a basketball game, a few' rounds of been compelled to restrict registration SPECIAL EXECUTIVE MEETING Ross, “that this year’s Show will be
boxing ,and some wrestling matches, and from the waiting list students |	____the last big production of the college
events being were allowed to enter as others drop-1 A special meeting of the Exeeu- I thig year For thig reason we are gure ped out, the object being to keep the' total number to 600.
participants in these drawn from members of the association.
Following athletic program a voluptuous feast will be served consisting of a barbecued PIG, and other deli cious morsals.
This year the Colloge of Law' has 400 students, which is an increase of 70 over last year. The College of Music has registered 400 pupils.
A special meeting of the Executive Committee has been called for 9 oclock this morning in Ned Lewis’ office. A matter of vital importance will be discussed. All members must be there.
that all the campus talent will be free to compete.” Plans for the date and final negotiations which Mr. Ross says are connected with a production of this size are rapidly being completed by Mr .Seamens and Mr. Ros^.