President Coolidge’s Inaugural Speech to be Heard in Assembly
Southern
California
Trojan
Greek Number of The Wampus Out Tuesday; Exposes Organizations
olume XVI
Los Angeles, California, Monday, March 2, 1925
Number 59
1 GRAS BALL SUCCESS LIES WITH CAMPUS
ofessional and Amateur Acts Arranged for Special Program
A riot ol colors, a steady shuttle of tncing feet on a waxen floor, faint ^nts of perfume and the strains of icopation, a genuine Mardi Gras jsported from old New Orleans will enacted Friday evening in the ket ball pavilion.
’his new idea, which bids fair to yme the most uniquely distinctive ice of a term, will require the en-’iastic support of the entire stu-body to make it a big thing, jartha Smith, student body vice ;ident .recently announced several which have been carefully laid lake this dance a success, vaudeville program that includes
i	professional and amateur talent been provided.
e patrons and patronesses of the ision are to be Dean and Mrs. Karl Vaugh, Professor and Mr. Oliver ston, and Mr. and Mrs. Warren ard.
jcial decorations, batik and cubist js have been purchased. The 5c vrill be furnished by the Packard Orchestra.
ae most originally costumed and best dressed individuals present ,ito be picked out by the judges and iented with prizes. Just what these es are to be is a secret for the lent., but those who have seen a will vouch for their cleverness originality.
ire are to be numerous little fa-for everyone and as usual tliirst Inching punch may be oblained. lthough the idea of Mardi Gras has jn reversed for this special occasion reversal will by no means detract m the gaiety. Folklore of ancient knee gives the origin of Mardi Gras, jardi” means Tuesday, “Gras" means Originally a festival and feast was Id on the Tuesday preceding Ash sdnesday and to this day the pro-rbial fatted calf ‘"beef gras was led procession and then slain, in the S. C. Mardi Gras the festival jmes after a long lull or absence of liversity affairs. Enthusiasm indites however that the abandon of the jiginal Mardi Gras will be suppassea this affair.
HYACINTHS” GIVEN IN OLD AUDITORIUM
“Hyacinths,” a one-act play by Miss acie Mae Hanna of the School oi peech, will be presented in the Touch-one Theater today at 2:15 o'clock-National Better Speech Week will formally introduced on the univer-ity campus at he School of Speech icital this afternoon. The program ill consist of two parts. The first Till be a lecture recital on contemporary poetry by Miss Marian Under-rood. “Hyacinths” will follow, comprising the second part. The i»eople In the play are Clare Kaufer, Lucille \.napp, and Nevin Packard.
Miss Hanna is also the author of ihe delightful comedy, ‘Clipped, Which received such marked applause and such encouraging criticism in the Friday assembly, February 20. Dr. Alli6on Gaw, head of the English department, a recognized critic of dramatic production and himself the author of many plays, said of the play, “Aside from the acting which was especially well done, the play was admirably constructed. I feel that Miss Hanna got everything out of the situation that was dramatically possible. It was a beautiful piece of work. Of course, we know that Miss Hanna is no novice: she has written many plays.”
Sociologists hold that the finest institution is one that is of greatest service to the immediate community. The School of Speech has furnished programs for the Drama league of America, the MacDowell club, the Glendale Womens club, the llainbow division of Service-men. the First Methodist Episcopal Church of this city, and the Alhambra theater. Besides these it has delighted many radio bugs. There is in pr< paration at he present moment a program for ifte John Fremont high school. The greater part of these were produced under the direction of Miss Hanna.
SPEECH TO GIVE SHAKSPERE PLAY
The annual School of Speech plav this year will be “The Taming of the Shrew.” It will be produced during commencement week under the direction of Miss Florence Hubbard.
Miss Wadsworth's “Shakspere” classes are studying “The Taming of the Shrew” now and possible revisions are being considered.
Further announcements are to be made as to student production managers by the School of Speech and a cast will be chosen the first week in March.
WOMEN ENTERTAIN WITH TEA IN ATTIC
Campus Leaders as Hostesses to 150 Women Thursday
Amidst the unique surroundings of the newly decorated attic ,the A. W. S. tea, held last Thursday afternoon, proved even more successful than anticipated. More than 150 new women students attended, forming a steady stream that filed in and out of the A. W. S. board were k^pt continuously busy acting as hostesses, introducing the girls.
With the purpose of giving the new girls an idea of activities and opportunities on the campus ,a program explaining the origin and purpose of various organizations was presented. Martha Smith gave the ideals, and requirements of membership, of Spooks and Spokes. Junior Women's Honorary society. As representative of Torch and Tassel, Marguerite Matson spoke of the honors awaiting those deserving of membership in that organization. Mary Brooks and Helen Dillon each gave a reading, followed by a talk on Y. W. activities and aims weie explained by Olive Armstrong. The program wound up with a stunt .given by the Y. W. C. A'.
Refreshments in the form of raspberry ice and cakes were served b> Lissa Baker and her asistants.
The tea served to introduce the re-juvenated attic to the campus. The charm of the new quarters is expected to attract women students more and more us its fame spreads. The attractiveness of the rooms will undoubt-able draw those wishing to study, read, play games, play the phonograph or rest. They are open all the time.
“ALMOST BIGAMY” IS ANSTAi?VEoJiY
MARYLAND TO BE SCENE OF GLEE CLUB DINNER
PROMISED FOR NEXT RALLY
Campus Dramatists to Shine In One - Act Comedy Friday
“Almost Bigamy,” the one-act farce to be presented to next Friday in assembly, is well under way. It is the opinion of those who have seen rehearsals that it will be the cleverest sketch seen on the stage for some time, probably even surpassing that famous DeMille comedy, “Poor Old Jim.”
The students who make up the cast have often been recognized in campus dramatics. Ellsworth Ross will carry over the farcial role. His work in “Poor Old Jim” and “Seven Keys to Baldpate” will be remembered for its professional tone.
Vesta Owen, leading lady of “‘Smilin' Through” and charming co-star of “Clipped" will have the feminine lead. Miss Owen studied for several years under Frank Egan.
The puzzled employer will be presented by Selvyn Levison, who is well-known in U. S. C. dramaties'| Mr. Levinson stated yesterday that his present role in “Almost Bigamy” is the most interesting which he has ever assumed.
William Hogue ,a new-comer on the campus from the University of Iowa, where he was a distinguished participant in dramatics, will support he other character part. Mr. Hogue /was also a member of the cast -ot "Seven Keys to Baldpate.”
The most popular girl in last year’s sophomore class by popular vote, Miss Genevieve Mulligan will appear as “Betty.” Miss Mulligan is from the School of Speech.
To be or not to be married is the appalling situation in this fun riot. The author is no other than, Ellsworth Ross. Don Cameron, president of the rally committee, yesterday voiced the opinion that the play was the type which is Gest suited for production in the student assembly.
The production. Friday, will be the first presentation of the play on any stage. It was given before the University Women’s club in a most informal, sans scenery ,sans greasepaint way in the president’s parlors on December 1G ,1924.
“Almosi Bigamy,” will be presented under the auspices of the Os Rune chapter of National Quill club and under the direction of the author.
•Senior commencement announcements are now on sale at the student's co-operative book store and students expecting to graduate this June are arged to order them before March 15.
The price of the announcements is to be fifty cents for the leather cover, ed ones and twenty cents for the paper covered.
The lists of graduates in the announcements will include those taking degrees from engineering, commerce, liberal arts, pharmacy, speech, religion education and those getting high school plus elementary teachers credentials, religious education, and social workers certificates and dentistry, music, law and master of arts degrees.
TROJANS TO HEAR PRESIDENT’S OATH
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA VARSITY WINS WESTERN RELAY CARNIVAL
Trojans Score 52^ Points Easily Outstripping All Competitors; Frosh Place 4th With 15; Leighton Dye Wins High Hurdles in 14.9 Sec.
By winning first place in every relay and winning most of the field and track events, the Southern California Vprsity far out-stripped the field in the A. A. U. Relay Carnival held in the Coliseum lasr Saturday. The Varsity scored the
c grand total of 52 1-2 points and their
KITTY SHARPENS HIS CLAWS FOR HIS FRAT EXPOSE
Organization Officers Cringe as Wampus Contemplates Prowl Tomorrow
Classes to Be Dismissed For Inaugural Address of Coolidge
Calvin Coolidge's inaugural address and the oath-taking of both Coolidge and Dawes will be heard in Bovard Auditorium next Wednesday morning at 9 o’clock by means of a receiving set and loud-speaker to be installed by Barker Brothers. The oaths are to be administered by William Howard Taft.
On this occasion President Van KleinSmid will deliver a prefatory speech describing his visit with President Coolidge in Washington. Immediately following his visit. President Von KleinSmid left lor South America.
Instrumental in arranging with Barker Brothers for this program were Harold Williams and Bob Irvine, technicians with K. F. I. Although the coliseum was offered for the occasion, it is believed that Bovard Auditorium will be more suitable.
Coolidge’s speech will last about thirty minutes and 9:00 o’clock classes are to be dismissed so that all students may attend. '
With the luxurious dining room of the Maryland Hotel at Pasadena decorated in Trojan colors, the annual dinner and dance of the Trojan Glee Club will be held Saturday evening, March 7.
Horace Judson, Glee Club manager, says, “The Glee Club has won fame wherever they have appeared before the public and at this time will give the students and Alumni of the University of Southern California an opportunity to meet and join with them in an evening of entertainment.”
The dinner will be enlivened by orchestral music and selections by Glee Club members. Following the dinner the entire Club will entertain with a short program of a few selected songs.
All present are expected to take an active part for the remainder of the evening in the dance and general good time.
“The Glee Club is well known and according to present indications will continue their successes and boost the university through this semester. They would appreciate very much the cooperation of the students and Alumni in making the evening a success,” says the manager. Tickets for both the dinner and dance may be obtained for two dollars and fifty cents.
On Saturday evening, February 31, the Trojan Glee Club was cordially invited to appear at the Grand Opening of the new Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce Building on Hill at Twelfth. On Sunday evening, February 22. the members of the club were guests at the Oakmont Country Club.
Faculty at the University of Colorado declare that Phi Beta Kappa should not be the student’s goal because not over 20 per cent of the students have the mental capacity to attain membership.
“VARSITY FIVE” ARE FEATURED AT K FI
Campus "Frats” Co-operate in Placing Southern California Before “Radioists”
Jazz, the latest numbers, pep, and the best of harmony are only a few of the features of the concert played over KFI broadcasting station every Thursday afternoon from 5 30 to 6:00 p. m.
The orchestra is none other than the “U. S. C. Varsity Orchestra ” which plays for the Harmony Club at the South Pasadena Legion Club house every Saturday night. The personnel of the orchestra includes: Tony Harps. Psi Omega fraternity, pianist and director; “Babe” Morrison, S. A. E., saxphone ; Bill Stewart, Z. K, E., banjo; Grace Byrne, S. A. E., saxphone, and Walt Clopine, Theta Psi, at the traps.
This mixture of fraternities shows a j friendly and co-operative spirit among group letter fraternities says Mr. Harps. Tony Harps, pianist, has composed two numbers, “Why Did You Go,” and “We Two,” both of these were played on the last program.
The “U. S. C. Varsity Orchestra" has played at many of the campus affairs, and everyone who has heard them says that they are “plenty good.” These is evident by the applause cards received from San Diego .Santa Barbara, and from near by cities.
CAMPUS MUSICIANS PUT ON MUSICALE
Trojan Talent to Appear in Epworth League Concert Friday Evening
A concert under the auspices of the Epworth League will be given at the University M. E. Church next Friday evening, March 0, at 8 o’clock. Of particular interest are three members of the program familiar to U. S. C. students. Ray MacDonald, who will sing “The Sign of the Rose,” is of the University Glee Club, and Berwyn H. Riske has appeared as a chapel singer. Merril LaFontaine, pianist. was formerly accompanist for Billy Sunday. Others who will appear on the program are Elthea Snider-Turner, organist and Vivian Olson, soprano, accompanied by Mabel Cunningham.
The program will be as follows:
Overture—Organ ........................ Suppe
Elthea Snider Turner Loves Epitome......Mary Turner Salter
(a)	Since First I Met Thee.
(b)	In the Garden..
(c)	She is Mine.
(d)	Dear Hand, Close Held in Mine.
(e)	Requiem.
1 Vivian Olson
(a)	De Profundus Prelude......Gardner
(b)	Lento................................Cyril Scott
(c)	Rigandon .......................MacDowell
Merrill La Fontaine The Sign of the Rose (originally presented by George Beban)
Ray MacDonald
(a) Caprice ................E. Snider-Turner
(b‘ Adagio (Third Sonata... Guilmant (c) March of the Toy Flutes (Nut
Cracker Suites ............Tschaikowsky
Elthea Snider-Turner
(a)	Thy Beaming Eyes—MacDowell
(b)	At the Pastern Gate
................................Gena Branscombe
Berwyn B. Riske ^
Rural Impersonation
Ray MacDonald
Tommy Wamp has his claws .nicely sharpened and is prepared to scratch all organizations high and low, Greek and Barbarian impartially when he rambles forth on the campus tomorrow. It is rumored that officers of various organizations are lying in wait for the “dirt issue” armed with shot guns, sling shots, hand grenades and stillettos. But as the feline is‘sufficiently brave he will appear in spite of any menaciitg obstacles.
Grady Setzler and his band of working assistants reported that they stayed up until almost breakfast time putting the finishing touches on their pet —and declared that it is in excellent condition—guaranteed to claw a laugh from the gloomiest of pessimists.
Wampus will appear just before chapel tomorrow and everyone is urg ed to have his quarter close at hand —for as there is only a imited number of copies printed, the quickest students will “bag the cat.” Emergency booths are being prepared to care for those students mangled in the rush for the magazine.
Several Wampus jokes are quoted in recent issues of popular national magazines as well as campus comics. Fourteen jokes appear in College comics.
There are more cartoons in the Greek number of Wampus aud are declared to be of better quality and they they carry out the Greek atmosphere especially. The literary and drama departments are full this issue and deal with several popular books, plays and movies.
Copy should be coming in for the next number, “The Feline,” which pertains to the welfare of the co-eds, according to Setzler. Shorter and snappier material is desired particularly.
nearest competitors were Occidental College with 19; Pomona was third with 17 and the Trojan Frosh placed fourth with 15 points.
The feature race of the day was the* 120 yard hurdles. Leighton Dye tripped .over the sticks in the remarkable rime of 14.9 seconds, the first time that 15 seconds has been shaved on the Coast since the days of Earl Thompson and Fred Kelley. Maxwell of Pomona, Dye's old rival, finished second and about two strides behind the flying Leighton. Both men won their heats in 15.3, which is not slow time in itself. '
Charley Paddock made his first local appearance since the Olympic tryouts last year, running the second lap for his special team in the 4 man quarter-mile relay. Murchison was billed to run with Paddock in this race but was lost-in-transit and failed to appear. The Trojan Varsity won the race, but. Charlie dtmonstrated that he retained his former speed by giving his third man a long lead after starting a few feet behind Ix)we, *he second man for the Trojans.
The fight anticipated for honors in the Pole Vault materialized, but not exactly in the way the experts had it doped. The famous Smith Brothers from San Diego appeared on the scene and Harry Smith, the older brother cleared the bar at in feet on his third ) attempt, forcing Lee Barnes to take second place. Lee jumped 12 feet 9 inches with ease a few moments later in the jump-off for second place. Barnes completed the afternoon by tie-ing with Frisbie of Pomona for first in
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WOMEN’S TENNIS CLUB
There will be an important meeting of the Women’s Tennis club at 12:45 Tuesday in the Women's Gym. Each member is requested to be on time as the meeting will be short.
FRESMMAN TO MEET
Ray Hatfield, president of the Freshman class, has called a meeting of the Frosh executive committee, to be held this noon in Bovard Auditorium.
President Coolidge recently advised three Princeton students to wear suspenders.
HONORARY FRATERNITIES HAVE FORMAL PLEDGING
Pledging of new members of Sigma Sigma, junior men’s honorary fraternity, and of Spooks and Spokes, junior women's honorary sorority, took place before the student body during the rally period last Friday. Other features on the program were the presentation of medals won in the recent inter-fraternity track meet and song practice led by Harry Pryor, one of the former Trojan yell kings.
Zeta Kappa Epsilon, winner of the track meet, was presented with the award for first place. Alpha Epsilon Phi sorority, whose colors were carried to victory by the Zekes, were given a cup. Ed Green made the presentations.
Nine men were pledged to Sigma Sigma on Friday and four more will be pledged next week. Spooks and Spokes pledged seven. The purpose of these organizations is to foster student activity. Membership is based primarily upon service, and to be chosen into either organization is an honor which is one of the highest obtainable by any junior. Anyone, to be selected, must have rendered some distinct service to his class or tho university and must have a high standard of scholarship.
Signia Sigma pledges were introduced by Bud Welin. The following are the new members and the activities they have been prominent in: Sam Gates, debating, executive committee, Wampus, and El Rodeo; Ellsworth Ross, manager of student play productions; Bob Gre< n, football manager; Leroy Haynes, treasurer of Junior class for both semesters, vice-president of the College of Commerce and of the Commerce Ciub; Revelle
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COLONEL L. SMITH TO SPEAK TUESDAY
Colonel LeRoy Smith, representative of the United States veteran’s bureau of Los Angeles is to be the speaker for this week’s chapel hours. In order to furnish something in the line of speakers for the students, the administration announces to the student body their success in securing a man of such prominece.
Colonel Smith is acting assistant chief-of-stal'f of the 19th Army Corps and examining board for reserve officers. He is a man who has seen much military service.” His talk will be of interest to the students and no oue can afford to miss it.” said Dr. Baxter.
He is a member of the military and naval affairs committee of the Chamber of Commerce. His message to the* students will be along Christian lines. He is president of the Men's Bible class of the First Methodist church of this city, which is taught by President Von KleinSmid. Col. Smith is a widly known speaker, before chambers or commerce, American Legions, and similar affairs in the various cities in the west.
The University of Southern California welcomes this noted military man, especially the men. for he is known, as a “man's man.”
MAKE-UP EXAMINATIONS
All students desiring to take special examinations to make up courses not successfully completed in the second semester 1923-1924 or the first semester 1924-1925 should apply at the registrar’s office for the necessary authorization on or before Friday, March 6. Blank forms will be provided.
All applications must show courses correctly by department, course number, division letter and name of instructor and the present grade must be stated.
A fee of $2.00 must be paid for each examination.
Tho schedule of examinations will he prepared and posted on ’ie Bulletin Board as soon as possible after March 6.
February 19. 1925
Theron Clark, Registrar.
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