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OW that the Senior Road Show has passed there is little left for the upper-classmen but the sneak off on the campus at large one of these bright days and the annual laugh will be had on the Juniors. There are no indications at present saying when the day will be, but according to past performances, the climate, etc., the “sneak" day will be here i shortly.
But getting back to the Road Show, as a whole the production was good. There were several amateur acts that although it was an amateur show could have been eliminated without injuring the program. “Poor Old Jim” was by far the most finished act of the entire group. The acting of Ellsworth Ross, Solly Levinson and Vesta Owens will long be remembered. At this point special credit should be given to Vesta Owens who prepared her part late that afternoon and was an eleventh hour choice for the part. She made an excellent job of her part.
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Many students may not realize it, 1hut it ivas also thc last lime that lllsu'orth Ross and Solly Levinson, \wo of thc outstanding actors of thc diversity of Southern California, vill appear here. Ross was at his )est in the part of “Poor Old Jim” tut for the fact that the play had >een written by Cecil DeMille and fuaj not writtm by a campus stu-lent the play did not receive the cup for being the best act on the program.
The winning act, “Thc Varsity Trio” an exceptionally good advertising tedium for the university and has sen staged in conjunction with the 'rojan Glee Club.
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rHE Daily Trojan will suspend publication tomorrow and we will lave another vacation. It sure is gong to be welcomed. Substituting for he Trojan will be the annual publica-ion of the Pi Delta Epsilon, national ionorary journalism fraternity, and it rill sell for fifteen cents.
The Pt Delta Epsilon pledges !»ii/ edit the “Razzberry" and it is imored that politicians both new id old will come in for their share the well known berries. Elec-are coming Thursday so get "Razzberry ’ tomorrow morning id get the real insider “dirt'' on ic candidates.
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Trojan
RAZZ SHEET TOMORROW
There will be no regular issue of the Daily Trojan tomorrow. Its place will be taken by the Annual Pi Delt Razzberry. The razz sheet will be sold on the campus by the organization s pledges for fifteen cents.
VOL. XVII.
Los Angeles, California, Tuesday, May 4, 1926
COMMITTEE PASSES ON CANDIDATES
Ex-Committee Will Vote on Managers Passed by Recommending Committee.
The election of the editor of the Wampus and the managers ot the various school activities and publications will take place at the meeting of the Executive Committee tonight.
The candidates for the various offices are as follows: Editor of Warn: pus, Tom Aguilar, Milton Booth, John R. Kelley, and Leon Z. Wolpe; Business Manager of Wampus, Hershall B. Green and Adna Leonard. Debate Manager, Bill Henley. Business Manager of the Trojan, J. Wayne Harrison. Business Manager of El Rodeo, Les Heilman and Ed Murray. Student Manager of play productions, John Atwill and Frank Cox. Manager of the Glee Clubs, Bob Webster.
Don Cameron stresses the fact that if any of the candidates wish someone to speak for them in the committee meeting they should choose some nonexecutive committee member as the Executive Committee should act in merely a judicial capacity.
All of the candidates have been passed upon by tht* Recommending Committee which is composed of the general manager, executive secretary, faculty representative, and the president of the A. S. U. S. C., and will be balloted upon by the members of the Executive Committee.
COMMERCE MEETS AFTER NOON CLASS TO ELECT OFFICERS
^ HIS will be the last opportunity to remind voters to be sure and have fur student body card on hand Thurs-ly morning if you would cast your Hot for your favorite candidates.
I will be essential that students cast-their votes in the election, first |bmit hetir student body cards to the m at the polls. The Trojan Knights d Amazons will be on hand, or ou.d be on hand to keep the	Wlllace'Hlcki,
[xioiis supporters of various candi-tes away from the polls, so that all
Petitions Have Already Been Filed, So There Will Be No Nominations From the Floor.
Feating the nomination and election of officers for the ensuing year, the student body of the College of Commerce will meet in the Touchstone Theatre today, immediately at the close of twelve o’clock classes.
Leroy Haynes, president of Commerce, will preside at the meeting and short acceptance speeches will be made by the aspirants to office. No formal nominations will be made as the filing of petitions has supplanted the need for such action.
The assembly will not last longer than the twenty-five minute interval after the noon period and consequently will not interfere with the regular class schedule.
The offices to be filled at the election are: President, vice-president, secretary, treasurer and social chairman. The following are candidates for I the various offices: President, Don j Edwin; vice-president, Jessie Grant; secretary, Ethel Taecker; treasurer, and social chairman, Gordon Crain.
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IkODAY’S Political Issue of the Daily Trojan should give the voters the blities of the candidates. The sd-~tising run is in ail sincerity and the respective ads the candidates i trying to give you the reason why should be elected. There has fn some agitation among candidates iminate the advertising in the Tro-
For the benefit of those who ant the advertising free, we will that the running of an extra >ur pages means the cost of ap-■oximately an additional hundred >llars. The Trojan budget does 3t make any provision for this >sL Therefore it is impossible for ie Daily Trojan to publish a spe-|al eight page edition and to give space to the candidates.
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Physical Education Week begins May 19 and, according to the Physical Education department, many “strange and wonderful*’ things are being planned.
Among the entertainments to be given in Bovard Wednesday, May 19, will be a burlesque entitled “Physical Education,’’ written by I^eon Z. and Arthur S. Wolpe and directed by Grant La Mont. The burlesque is composed of two acts. Act one takes place in a fraternity house and shows the way of an athlete (ancient) with a maid. Act two takes place in 1926 and shows the way of an athlete (modern) with a maid. The cast is composed of Carroll Greene, who plays the part of a girl, and Frank Cox. who plays the part of Oscar.
Special music is being prepared by professional actors for six songs writ-
BANQUET IS GRAND CLIMAX IN CAMPUS MOTHER’S DAY PROGRAM
President von KieinSmid is Main Speaker at Mother and Son Banquet in “Y” Hut Thursday Evening; Fraternities and Residence Hall Furnish Noon Luncheons.
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von KieinSmid will be the chief speaker at the Annual Mother and Son banquet to be held at the Y. M. C. A. Hut tomorrow evening. Several toasts and musical numbers will also be on the program of the evening.
The activities of Mother’s Day, sponsored by the Y. M. C. A. and recognized on the campus tomorrow, will begin with the distributing of carnations to all men students of the University in the arcade at 8 o’clock. At 10 o’clock,, ln Bovard Auditorium, a special service will be held to which the visiting mothers are invited. At noon, the mothers will be entertained at the various fraternity houses writh luncheons. The Y. W. C. A. is sponsoring a luncheon at the Women’s Residence Hall. This event is in charge of Mrs. von KieinSmid. They will also be conducted on a tour of inspection of the campus and exposition grounds.
At 5:30 p. m. the annual Mother and Son banquet will take place at the Y Hut. Men who expect to attend this event and have not already made reservations shoul ddo so not later than this noon at the desk in the Hut. Stanley Hopper, George Peterson, Crawford Peek and Bob Webster are on
the Mother’s Day committee of the Y. About 500 people are expected at the banquet.
. The program ior the evening includes music by an orchestra composed of Manual Ruiz, violin; Kenneth Hogue, violin; William Hogue, trombone; Roswell Allison, traps; Paul Bert, piano; Gordon Rayburn, saxophone; Kenneth Faulkner, saxophone; Barton Witty, banjo, and Bert Kuntz-ner, trumpet. Stanley Hopper will act as toastmaster of the evening and singing will be led by Glenn Turner. Donald Bailey will give a toast on “The Wishing Well”; Don Cameron will speak on “Our Mothers” and Mrs. E. J. Peek will deliver a toast on the subject “Our Sons.”
Berwyn Riske, baritone, will sing “Mother Machree” and “All For You.” Arthur Syvertson will next give a toast on “Faith” followed by a talk on “What a Mother Thinks About,” by Mrs. C. R. Montague. Mrs. Rebecca B. Price will tell two stories, “The Lie” and “What the Water Bug Found Out.” Ix>ra May Lamport, soprano, will sing “Mother, My Dear” and “Spring Song.” Following the solos, Dr. von KieinSmid will deliver the address of the evening. Stanley McKee will give the benediction.
PI DELT RAZZ IS COMBINATION OF TRUTHFUL SCANDAL
Pledges of Pi Delta Epsilon Peddle Razzberry on Campus To-morfoy For Fifteen Cents.
Wednesday morning the student body will have their first glimpse at the latest scandal when the Pi Delta Epsilon razz sheet makes, its annual appearance. The issue this year will be of particular interest because of the elections which will be held the following day. Special dope upon the most prominent nominees is promised by the editor, Freeman Hall, and many scandalous acts of the would-be office holders will be revealed. No Daily Trojan will be issued tomorrow.
The printing of the sheet was held up this year because of the appearance of the Yellow Dog much earlier than was expected. However, the present is a most opportune time, and should cause a flurry in the political camps. The price of the paper is 15 cents and will be sold by the pledges of the organization. These men will be dressed in usual campus attire, but can be identified by their pledge pin (Continued on Page Eight)
THREE STUDENTS HAVECARSSTOLEN
Thieves Take Autos of S. C. Students; Fixtures, Including Wheels, Stripped From Cars.
With the launching of the Trojan’s safety campaign comes the report that at least three university students have been victims of auto thefts in the past few weeks.
A Chevrolet touring car, the property of H. Frankie, a Junior pre-legal student, was taken from its parking place on the campus a few weeks ago. Later it was found near Long Beach, completely stripped.
Bernard Wineberger parked his car in front of an uptown store about two weeks ago. In an attempt at reciprocity, some thief left an empty space in return for the auto. As in the case of Franke’s car, the stolen auto, a Ford roadster, was found in the country completely stripped. The thief or thieves had even taken the wheels, leaving the chassis and the body.
Ed I^a Fetra is the last reported victim of thieves. His car was stolen
APPLICATIONS FOR TROJAN SQUIRES WILL BE DUE SOON
Twenty Men Will Be Chosen To Enforce Campus Traditions Next Year.
Applications for the Trojan Squires, the Sophomore society which initiates the incoming Freshmen to the traditions of the Southern California campus, will be distributed soon, although a definite date has not as yet been decided upon. Freshmen who will be Sophomores next September are eligible to petition for membership to the Squires. From the applications received, twenty will be chosen to wear the black sweaters of the Squires.
Campus activities will figure prominently in helping the Trojan Knights, the upperclass society which sponsors the Squires and superintends their activities, to choose the staff of Squires for the coming year. It is understood that the Knights will take extreme care in their choice of the men for the coming year as the plans outlined for the welcoming of the new freshmen are such as will take hard work and plenty of it, and for this reason a group of hard-working young Trojans will be necessary to carry out these plans successfully.
ten by Leon Wolpe. In the interm is-! only a few days ago.
sion harmony will be furnished by five “ukuleliers,” three of which are professional.
APOLLIAD NOTICE
j All students who have materia] in the Apolliad or who are to read in the program are asked to call immediately I at the School of Speech office to ob-j tain their invitations.
The university campus is reported to be a veritable paradise for thieves. Unlocked cars are said to be a common occurrence, while tools, books, coats and many other valuables are heft free for the taking. All students of the university are requested by the editor of the Trojan, Lee Conti, to be more careful and co-operate in the campaign for safety.
Seniors Decide On Sneak Day;
Notified By Mail
Vith shy glances, tantalizing whispers and knowing winks, the annual Senior Sneak Day is making its sinister presence felt on the campus. Worthy Juniors are rushing hectically hither and v thither attempting in vain to ascertain the day and the place. For it is a tradition among the Junior class that the Senior president shall not escape from their clutches on the memorable day of days.
But the Seniors are so stealthy and tight-lipped that not a word has yet leaked out. A new plan has been organized whereby the Seniors are notified through the mails of the date and place, and thus the inquisitive world remains in the dark, unless, as some bright boys have threatened, someone has enough courage to hold up the mail man.
But the campus can be thankful for one thing. For one day at least the campus will be devoid of the notorious dirty cords of the prominent Seniors who have achieved their fame by reducing their laundry bills. Let us hope that they sneak to the beach and someone throws them in. Sneak Day will then have accomplish*^ something.
VARSIIY TRIO WINS SHOW CUP
J. A. Meyers Cup is Presented To Members of Trojan Glee Club.
The Varsity Trio, composed of Al Behrendt, Robert Betchelheimer and Sherrill Cohen, were the winners ot the cup which was presented at the Senior Road Showr last Friday night The cup was donated through the courtesy of the J. A. Meyers Co.
The Varsity Trio had an act which was made up of singing, whistling and piano gestures. Al Behrendt was the outstanding one on the act, with his whistling solos and his imitation of the “Goofus” bird calls. Sherrill Cohen received much applause for his original songs which were woven around campus events and organizations. Robert Betchelheimer accompanied both them on the piano and also demonstrated his ability as a soloist and composer.
All of the boys are members of the Trojan Glee Club. Al Behrendt has whistled over the radio and has appeared in chapel several times.
The judges at the Road Show had difficulty in deciding between the Varsity Trio and the play “Poor Old Jim” for the winner of the cup. The decision was put up to the audience and after two trials the applause gave the Varsity Trio first place.
MOTHER’S DAY TO BE OBSERVED BY WOMEN OF CAMPUS
Girls are Urged To Bring Mothers To Special Mother’s Day Chapel Exercises.
Featured by speeches, musical numbers and an entertaining program, the Y. W. C. A. Mother’s* Day luncheon will be held at 12 o’clock tomorrow noon in the garden of the “Y” Lodge. Vocal and violin numbers will intersperse the program, the central theme being “Mothers."
Mrs. A. L. Bolton, prutnlnent Glendale club woman, will give an address and Mabel Cunningham, presidentelect of the “Y,” will respond for the girls. Special Mother’s Day chapel exercises will be held tomorrow and the girls are urged to hav9 their mothers attend if possible.
In the afternoon the University Women’s Clnb is giving a tea in honor of the mothers in the Women’s Residence Hall. All the girls and their mothers are invited. If anyone wishes her mother to attend the luncheon and has not already arranged to have a written invitation sent, she may personally invite her mother and hand in the name to the “Y” today. According to Mabel Cunningham, a large attendance is expected and anyone making late arrangements should do so immediately.
POLLS OPEN ONTHURSDAY FOR ELECTION
Special Night Issue of Trojan Will Announce Results Friday Morning.
BY M. ABAYA
The political fate of the candidates for the student body officers of all the colleges and schools of the university of Southern California for next year is to be determined Thursday, when the election will be held. Polls will be opened at every building in the university from 8 a. m. to 3 p. m.
Immediately after the last vote is cast the ballots will be counted under the chairmanship of C. Alden Ross. Results of the election are expected to be known before 10 o’clock Thursday night. It is being planned to put out a special night issue of the Trojan which will contain all the information about the election.
Emphasis has been laid by Burke Long, president of the Trojan Knights, on the fact that no student will be allowed to vote without his Identification card. It is necessary to insist on this requirement in order to do away with all doubts of underhanded politics.
Absolute privacy will be provided to every voter. The Trojan Knights will guard the polls and they will see to it that no student who is not voting will be within 30 feet of the polls.
The candidates running for the election are as follows:
President of the student body— Wiilard Brown, Arthur Syvertson and Leland Tallman.
Vice-president of tho student body— Gladys Lee.
Secretary—Catherine Col well, Carroll Greene, Pauline Klene and Mabel Smith.
Daily Trojan editor—Freeman Hall, George Jordan.
Executive committee for the Liberal Arts—’Betty Baker, Lee Conti, Paul Cunningham, Ray Foote, Wilbur Oudermeulen, Don Pierce, Manuel Ruis, H. Jeffery Smith. Ruth Smith and Pari Welch.
Executive committee for Commerce —Chase Burns, Ormond Grier, Bob Lee, Mildred Martz, Henry Rohr and Henry Segretti.
Executive committee for Engineering—Tom Brooker and John R. Kelly.
Executive committee for the School of Religion—Adna Leonard.
Executive committee for the alumni —Bart Hutchins and Sam Gates
Executive committee for the Graduate School—Stanley McKee.
Yell king—Burdette Henney.
DR. VON KLEINSMID BITTEN BY INSECT
After partially recovering from a painful insect bite on the right arm which confined him to his home over the week-end, Dr. Rufus B. von KleinSmid resumed his work on the S. C. campus yesterday morning.
The president came to the univer- J sity Thursday morning intending to carry out his usual work. His arm commenced to swell, however, and be came so painful that he was forced to leave his office at 3 p. m. The attending physician diagnosed the case as an infection from a spider bite. Although Dr. von KieinSmid was not aware of the injury at the itme, he believes he must have been bitten by a spider while in his garden some time the first of the week.
As the president was not able to speak at the student body nominations held in tht\ Shrine Auditorium Friday morning as he had planned, his place was taken by Harold J. Stonier, ex ecutive secretary.
PLEDGES, ATTENTION I
All Pi Delta Epsilon pledges are requested to meet at the Trojan cffice at 12 today.
Copy for the P! Delta Razzberry is due before 3:30.
TROJAN PREPARES STYLE BOOK WITH NEWS INFORMATION
Pamphlet Being Arranged Chronologically, For Reporters, Desk Editors and News Editors.
That the style book for the Daily Trojan is nearing completion is the announcement of Freeman Hall, managing editor of the Trojan, who is compiling the book. All material for the book, the purpose of which is to set forth the principles of journalism and the policies of the Trojan to rep^*nrs. has been coilected, and much of it has been organized.
In preparation of this pamphlet, style books from other university publications and from metropolitan newspapers are being used as types for organization. It is planned by Hall and his assistant, John Hunt, news editor of the Trojan, to organize the book chronologically in order that a reporter may read it straight through and thus obtain orderly information for writing his story.
Besides information for reporters, instructions to desk editors and news editors will be given. Included in the latter type of instructions will be general information on the writing of headlines and on the correction of copy. In a separate section also will be instructions for punctuation, capitalization and for the general writing of news.