Annual Senior Chapel Observed Wednesday
Southern
California
Trojan
El Rodeo Open Sale Opens This Afternoon
/olume X\ I
Los Angeles, California, Monday, June 1, 1925
Number 117
OTESCA
ELECTION
PRESS CLUB GOES
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Nineteen Men Chosen to Fill Ranks of the
ON BEACH PICNIC New Trojan Knights
Gateway to Forbidden City, Older Section of Peking, China
Journalists Take Vacation From Study Before Final Examination
Closing lhe activities ot the present school year, the members of tbe touthern California Press Club will !>ake a linal vacation from study be-are the beginning of examinations to lold their much talked of beach party jit Hermosa Beach tomorrow night. Combined with this get-together it is planned to formally initiate the twelve (lew members voted in at the special loon-bour meeting held last week.
According to all present arrangements, this meeting will be one of the most unique and enjoyable ever held by the local scribes, and the initiation is expected to produce even more than the usual amount of enjoyment for the present active members. Friday noon ihe girls in the organization met in the Trojan office and made hnal arrangements for supplying the eats, and claiming that food is the foundation of any beach affair, they assure the men that there will be a superabundant supply of eatables. The men are being asked to furnish only the transportation.
PLENTY TO EAT
Catherine Potter, who is in charge of plans for the meeting, announecs that all those who are going are to meet in the Trojan oflice Tuesday afternoon, June 2, at 5:30 P.M. The girls’ food supply is to be loaded in the cars furnished by the men, after which the caravan will move out to Hermosa Beach. Within a very short I period of time it is expected that the journalists will have completely and j effectively disposed of all edible material. extensive though the available j supply may be.
The new initiates will at this time figure as the next bit of entertainment, for each pledge is required to prepare and read before the Club either a sonnet or a short feature story in which are to be various intimate bits concerning a half-dozen or dozen eminent persons on the Southern Cal-
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The following men have been chosen to fill the ranks of the Trojan Knights under the new system, according to an announcement made yesterday by Burke Ixmg, president of the organization: llomon Baber, Kenneth Boyer, Vernon Dales, Leighton Dye, Sam Gates, Bob Green, Revelle Harrison, .Marshall Hudson, Ra’;yfc Holly, Garth Lacy, Alden Ross, Bill Stewart, Dick Stith, Al Swanholm. Ralph Smith, Iluss Nealy, A. E. Jones, Harold Decker and Harry Hunt. The president I of the student bod\ and the editor of the Trojan automotically become members.
An intiaiion for these men is to be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 at the Delta .Mu Phi house and this will be followed by a banquet.
The selection of the Trojan Squires, an organization of sophomores that is to function with the Trojan Knights in the enforcement of traditions, is to take place this week. All present freshmen who are interested must come to room 206 tomorrow noon at 12:30. An announcement will be made Wednesday morning regarding the men chosen.
Harold Stonier, executive secretary | of the University, has given thej Knights and Squires permission to enforce traditions on the campus next year, although no violence is to be used. The Knights will wear the same jerseys that have marked them in the past, while the Squires are to have sweaters similar in design but of black and white instead of cardinal and gold.
“CHINA AND HER NEW ALLIANCES,”
THEME OF CURRAN TALK TOMORROW
Southern California Graduate of '17 Class Speaks of Travels Through Asiatic Countries
Having been successful in securingO resents the far-famed Peking gate
Quill Club Initiates 18 New Members at Meeting Wednesday
Quill Club initiated eighteen new members on Wednesday evening. May 27, at the home of Dorothy Crowley. This is the largest number which has ever been taken into the club at one time. Of the eighteen pledges. Catherine Potter, Ellsworth Ross, and Albert Mendel, were pledges from last semester.
As a part of the initiation, pledges were required to read an original manuscript, after which,the formal initiation took place. The fifteen who were accepted this semester were: Susan Kimball, Helen Scheuer, Virginia Thompson, Frances Howard, Donald Edwin, Pauline Mitchell, Clare Winger, Edith King, Milton Booth. Margaret Jamison. Florence Gallentine. Agnes Melville, Phyllis Reader. Hobart Landen. and Joy Greenberg.
After the formal initiation, refreshments were served, and a short business meeting was held to elect new officers for next year. Maud Miller was elected Chansellor. Dorothy Davis was chosen Vice-Chansellor. and Milton Booth was elected treasurer.
Ralph Holly was chosen to represent the club at the iNational Convention which is to be held at Denver, Colorado, July third.
There will probaly be one more meeting of the Club before the end of the semester.
ANNUAL FAREWELL DINNER ENJOYED
Fifty Couples Attend Junior-Senior Dinner Dance at Country Club
Celebrating the few days of happiness before the return of the grim reaper, Final Examinations, fifty couples from the junior and senior classes of Southern California University held a farewell dinner at the Oakmont Country Club Friday night.
The traditional dinner of the two upper classes was perhaps the most successful that has been held tor many seasons. The old plan whereby a junior man took a senior girl and a junior girl a senior man was abandoned. and a new plan substituted. This year it was decided by the committee that one member of each couple must be either a member of the junior or the senior classes. The seniors bought their own tickets and the juniors found it necessary to present their receipts for second semester dues.
Another departure from the old tradition was in the fact that the dinner dance was strictly informal. Not a Kingle Tuxedo made its appearance around the board, and the girls appeared in both sports and informal frocks.
The patrons of the evening included Dean and Mrs. Karl Waugh. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stonier, and Coach Bill Hunter.
.Music furnished by the Bill Hatch Radio Orchestra won the approval and enthusiastic commendation of all present. The punch that was so widely heralded really did incorporate the novel idea of golden ice in cardinal punch, thus upholding the traditional reputation of the class of ’26 for delicious punch. The programs were as distinctive as the Prom favors and Marjorie Rice received many compliments on her excellent taste.
HENLEY WINS WHY IN AMES GUP CONIESI
Adna Leonard Presented Cup By Ames For Last Year’s Win
William Henley, debating before the student body last Friday in the third annual Ames Cup Tournament, demonstrated his forensic ability by winning the contest in a most convincing manner. Henley proved to be superior both in argument and in delivery to the other three freshmen who reached the finals of the tournament, Paul Cunningham. Stanley Hopper and George Lewis.
Adna Leonard, winner of the 1924 contest and member of this year's varsity debate team, was presented last year's trophy by Mr. Neal Ames, donor of the awards. Each year Mr. Ames offers a different cup which after being placed for a year in the trophy case in Hoose Hall becomes the permanent possession of the winner.
Bernard Brennan presided at the affair and introduced the Delta Sigma Rho pledges to the audience. They are: Sam Gates, Adna Leonard. Arthur Syvertson, Manuel Ruiz and Leland Tallman.
Neal Ames gave a brief talk preceding the rendering of the decision explaining the purpose and value of the contest. The contest provides an opportunity for freshmen to compete in a debate without the handicap of the knowledge that they are competing against men who have already made a name for themselves in forensic lines and who have the advantage of the experience of several other contests. he said. Mr. Ames also expressed the desire that in the future women students would enter into the tournament.
Bill Henley and Paul Cunningham competed against George I^ewis and Stanley Hopper, the latter pair upholding the affirmative of the question: “Resolved, That fraternity and sorority pledging at the University of Southern California be prohibited until the student has been enrolled in the university for one year.”
a definite assurance that Mr. Garner Curran will speak at U. S. C. Tuesday, June 2nd, at 1:15 in Old College, Professor Clayton D. Carus of the Commerce Department extend an invitation to all students to'attend the lectures on “China and Her New Alliances.’'
Mr. Curran is a graduate of the class of 1897 at the University of Southern California and was very active in the student world while in college. In addition to being the second Trojan student received into the Sigma Chi fraternity and having charge of the first printing press used here, Mr. Curran originated the name of El Rodeo, which has applied to our annual down to the present year.
Members of the class on ‘‘Resources of the Pacific” and other students who attend the lecture will be given the benefit of Mr. Curran’s wide experience in the Asiatic world. Colored slides will be used to illustrate the points of Mr. Curran's talk and the scene wThich heads this article rep-
which has seen many ages of Eastern civilization eddy past its portals.
Atmosphere is added to Mr. Curran's ability to carry out ihis line of work as he has spent two years in the East and during that time traveled from Vladivostok. Siberia, to Singapore. Much time was spent in the interior of China.
Contrary to the general notion that the United States is an independent nation in its economic resources, Mr. Curran feels that we are manifestly dependent upon other nations for our necessities and our luxuries. If the citizens of the United States were really familiar with this situation, there would be less danger of any argument with the Far East in regard to trade and commerce.
Garner Curran is editor and publisher of the ‘‘Pan Pacific Progress” which stands for co-operation with the Orient in all things. Mr. Curran is manager of the Oriental Department of the International Sales Export Association.
Y.M.C. A. WILL ENTERTAIN STUDENT
BODY, CLASS OFFICERS AT DINNER
A banquet is scheduled to be given in the “Y” hut by the members of the Y. M. C. A. for the purpose of foster ing a closer and better spirit between the campus colleges and professional schools. The dinner is to be held Wednesday evening.
Guests for the evening will be the newly elected officers of all the S. C. colleges, and their predecessors. Class officers are also invited to attend as well as any other students interested. Reservations must be made today as a large attendance is expected. The charge of fifty cents a plate w'ill be assessed.
The purpose of holding this affair is to promote a closer relationship between the various schools and colleges of U. S. C. Informal discussion will be held concerning the betterment of Trojan spirit and activities. The
for the next year are also te bt discussed.
An interesting program will be held after the dinner, which will consist of musical and dramatical entertainment. The principal speaker has not been selected as yet, but some popular speaker will be chosen.
Heretofore the Y M. C. A. has been devoting all its time to discussions among the members of the association, but the meeting to be held Wednesday evening will include topics which will interest students of the off-campus colleges as well as those in Liberal Arts who have continually supported the “Y” banquets.
The professors are whole-heartedly in favor of holding a banquet which will foster a more unified spirit throughout the Trojan institution. It is also hoped that through this banquet the Trojan schools will be more
FRIENDLY BUNCH
There will be a Friendly Bunch meeting at the house tonight at 5:30. It is the last meeting of the year and plans for the banquet will be discussed. Members please be on hand.
welfare of the student body and plans closely connected.
Ask Return Umbrella Missing Since Fete
The Women's Club of the University, through a great deal of work and sacrifice on the part of th< individual members, put over a Greek Festival, the net profit from which is to go toward furnishing the Women’s Building and a nest egg for a Men's Building.
All of the paraphernalia used was loaned for the evening. Two of the large beach umbrellas were “appropriated" from Bovard Field. The value of the two is $36.50. which sum will
have to be borne by the women of the club if the umbrellas cannot be recovered.
This is not an accusation of theft but a request that all loyal Trojans do everything in their power to discover the whereabouts of aforesaid equipment. It is presumed that if students did take the umbrellas it w-as through •‘misunderstanding’’ and not a theft. In. such case the women do not desire to punish the offenders.
If the umbrellas are returned to the business office at any time they will be received with thanks and no questions asked.
METROPOLITAN VOTES COUNTEOJN ELECTION
Votes of Downtown School Make No Change in Student Body Offices
As a result of a decision of the executive committee in its last regular meeting Tuesday, votes of the Metropolitan College in the recent student body elections were counted yesterday. Due to a misunderstanding the Metropolitan votes were not delivered to Liberal Arts during the first count, but were sealed in the ballot box since the closing of the polls on that day. While these votes made no difference in the election of candidates, some majorities were cut down. The Metropolitan votes on the following candidates is as follows: President, Cameron 23, Green 12, Long 10; Vice-president. Rice 33 .Ross 10; Secretary, Lee 24. Davis 19; Trojan editor, Holly 26, Conti 16, Mackie 16; El Rodeo. Hallman 21. Murray 19; Yell king. Henney 33, Elmquist 10; Amendment, yes 31, no 11.
Fox was chosen to represent Metropolitan College on the A. S. U. S. C. Executive Committee with 25 votes to only 19 for Jones, the other candidate.
It was not expected that the Metropolitan College vote would have any bearing on the results previously announced, according to the executive committee. In case of a great majority for Holly, however, it might have necessitated a recount of the votes in the race for the Trojan editor.
The complete results on all candidates from all colleges are as follows, according to the official report which is made pubic today for the first time: President: Cameron 11S4, Long 593, Green 590; Vice-president: Marjorie Rice 1460; Evalyne Ross 921; Secretary: Gladys Lee 1229; Dorothy Davis 1044; Trojan editor: Conti 10$7; Holly 1046 ;'Mackie 587; El Rodeo editor: Murray 1229: Hallman 981; Yell-King: Henney 1351; Elmquist S90; Amendment: Yes 1863; no 273.
The student body officers are as follows: Don Cameron, student body president: vice-president. Marjorie Rice; secretary. Gladys Lee; Trojan editor, Lee Conti; Ell Rodeo editor, Ed. Murray; yell king, Burdette Henney. Those on the Executive Committee from Liberal Arts include: Kathleen Campbell, Leland Tallman. Mike Elwood. Bart Hutchins, Mabel Cunningham and Martha Wiggett. Other members are Arnold Eddy and Hal Williamson, alumni representatives; Alden Ross, Commerce; Burdette Ives, Engineering: Bradford Trenham, Graduate School; Douglas Ewan, Religion; Edwin Fox, Metropolitan.
CLASS POLITICS ILLEGAL, CLAIM
Juniors Alone Elect Officers in Stormiest Election Day In History
BY TERREL DE LAPD
All votes cast in the Frosu md Sophomore elections held Friday were burned up, as a result of the uncovering of evidence that double voting had been carried on at the polls during the balloting, according to wor 1 from the Election Committee. The upper-class votes were deemed valid, however, and the results of the ftjnior election are:
President, Ronald Stever 117. Ross 83; Vice-president. Clare Kaufer 122. Kay Potter 73; Secretray. Dot Davis 127, Adele Hertel 75; Treasurer. Mo-mon Baber.
Although it is said that double voting has been carried on in previous elections on Lhe campus. Friday s au tion maiks the first instance in Southern California where the election has been ruled void. The recasting of ballots by the same persons was so open that it could not fail to attract attention of the voting officials, it is oared.
Campus politicians state that the greatest part of the fault lies in the neglect of officials handling the election to formulate a working plan that would prohibit re-voting. As it was, it was not difficult for one person to vote any number of times. It was also brought out that upper class men cast their votes in the lower class election.
From personal comment it is learned that electioneers solicited the votes of anyone whom they spoke to, bringing out the fact that the student could vote in the lower class choosing regardless of his class. Many such illegal votes were turned in through this soliciting, it is said.
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SCHOOL OF SPEECH TO PRESENT PLAY
Rehearsals For ‘'Tanriin^ of the Shrew-’ Progress Rapidly, Says Hubbard
Rehearsals for ‘ The Taming of the-Shrew,” annual School of Speech play, which is to be presented in Bovard Auditorium on June 16, are progressing rapidly, according to Miss Florence Hubbard.
The play is to be entirely a School of Speech production, both faculty and students working on committees. Those students who are not taking part in the play will be members of committees in charge of the various phases of the business of putting it on. Miss Florence Hubbard of the School of Speech has charge of the general supervision and direction, and Miss Tacie May Hanna is managing the business and publicity.
‘‘The play is a rollicking good comedy, and is one that will appeal to any college audience,” said Miss Hubbard. “The comedy parts are being stressed particularly, and each member of the cast is being trained individually in both voice and diction. We are endeavoring to make this a finished production. and it will be well worth whil»-when it is presented on June 16.”
The Shakespeare class has been studying “The Taming of the Shrew " during the past semester and is well acquainted with it, which makes it possible for them to present an understanding interpretation of the play.
The cast includes:
Josephine Campbell—Katherine.
Genevieve Mulligan—Bianca.
William Hogue—Baptista.
Stevens Fargo—Vincentio.
Edward Blaine—Lucentio.
Robert Rede—Petruchio.
Franklin Murrell—Gremio.
John Parsons—Tranio.
Harriet Pearson—Widow'.
Mary Brooks—Blondello.
Harry B. Hall—Grumio.
Miss Landers—Curtis.
James Corbett—Pedant.
Edith Koke—Taylor.
Eunice Bird, Helen Dillon. Estelle Obrikat and Kate McNenny—Serving Women.