On
the
Eookout
By THE EDITOR
FTER a week of debate the executive committee has fin-
!ly decided to stand by Editor d Murray of the El Rodeo and j a vote of 15 to 9 decided that lie senior pictures in the annual liall be without caps and gowns.
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By this more the Associated Students of Southern California are saved mere matter of some $500, while Jie editor can proceed with the plans has already made for the book.
But the question is far from settled. ;t is rumored that dissatisfaction will e shown by the senior class of Liber-Arts, while the Dentists are expect-I to rise in arms against the decision.
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It was brought out at the executive committee meeting that the moment the senior class was notified of the action taken by the editor that they took immediate action and voiced their protest. This statement is untrue, for the senior class met on November 20, and took action on the matter, whereas an article in the Daily Trojan on October 6 told them of the plans of the editor.
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The quotation from the El Rodeo }tory in the October 6, issue of the yojan is, “According to the editor, he graduating seniors will not have heir pictures taken with the cus-otnary cap and gown, as this prac-:e is not considered good form by hose well versed in such things • • •
No protest was beard when this announcement was made from either the ntal, Liberal Arts, Law or other senior classes until they met on November 20.
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Another point which substantiates the argument as presented by the editor of the El Rodeo is that in the issue of September 22, of the Daily Trojan his plans for the El Rodeo are outlined. They had been presented to the executive committee and approved although some of the members claim to have never heard of them before.
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w J r H1CH brings the issue down to W the question of whether the executive committee is functioning as efficiently as it should be. A good deal of argument has arisen over whether Murray presented his plans or not. The Editor and several members of the committee claim he n^de his report, while others are in absolute ignorance ot it.
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It would be for the best interest of the Associated Students if the executive committee takes definite action and requires complcle and detailed copies of all reports accepted to be included in their minutes. This would eliminate further wranglings as to whether the proper steps had been taktn.
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HILE this battle has been rag-VV ing a vital question was brought up, which is, “Where is the Constitution of the Associated Students?” It took the greater part of an afternoon to locate one, and it was the one from President von Klein-Smid’s office.
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Since the Associated Students have saved some $500 n0* changing the plans of the El Rodeo, about $50 of it could easily be put to use in printing in pkamplet form enough copies of the Constitution of the Associated Students, so that every Trojan may have an idea of the government of the University.
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w w rE HAVE HEARD some criticism W of the Trojan of the manner in which we have handled the question which has been up before the executive committee and the senior class during the past week. It is just such material that makes news and brings to light the faults of our system. No, we are far from perfect and the more squabbles such as this will aid us in readjusting our system in such manner as to eliminate their future occurence.
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THIS BUSINESS OF SUPPRESSING NEWS, BECAUSE SOMEONE WILL GET THE WRONG IMPRESSION MAY BE ALRIGHT FOR THE HOUSE ORGAN OF THE HOME FOR DISABLED SENATORS. NEWS IS NEWS AND WE DON T CARE WHO THINKS OTHERWISE.
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The Trojan is a Daily and a newspaper and will handle such material concerning the students, and classes of the University of Southern California, as it sees fit.
(Continued en pags fear)
EX-COMMITTEE REJECTS CAPS AND GO WNS
Southern
California
Trojan
Plans Grid Schedule
Gwnn Wilson, graduate manager of the Associated Students of Southern California, arrived here last Friday afternoon from a hurried trip to Chicago where he endeavored to line up grid games with mid-west teams.
No announcement will be forthcoming, how, ever, until after the P. C. C. meeting in Seattle on December 10 and 11 of this month. ..Wilson leaves tonight for Seattle where he will arrange the 1926 schedule.
VOL. XVII
Los Angeles, California, Monday, December 7, 1925
Number 56
TROJANS STAGE COMEBACK TO WIN 28-0
CAPS AND GOWNS VOTED DOWN BY EX COMMITTEE
Matter at Last Settled. Committee Makes Decision; Refuses to Back Editor or Senior Class.
With the special meeting of the executive committee called yesterday j noon by the president of the student body the matter of senior caps and gowns in the El Rodeo was finally settled by the 15-9 vote against having
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caps and gowns. As the motion was made, it explicitly refused either “to back the editor or the senior class,” simply voting on the issue of senior
pictures in the 1926 El Rodeo.
Twenty members of the committee were present and heard both sides of the question presented by the leaders in the discussion. Kenneth Stonier, as manager of student publications, was first called upon to summarize the arguments for the year book management. He laid emphasis upon four points. First, he said that the man-agment had made 'he best possible contracts possible with the printers and engravers, that the various organizations and members of the student body were being c'JtUed upon for all that could be expected of them financially; and that it was still necessary for the El Rodeo to operate on a very narrow budget. An adidtional risk, such as would be occasioned by the adoption of the new idea, would place a terrific if not unmeetable strain upon the El Rodeo business management Second, he explained that a cost of $500 would be involved in the change because of the disarrangment of the bookbuilder’s plans. “We have* engaged one of the best bookbuilder’s in the country,” he said, “and he will neither make the change without making it right nor tell us that $500 expense is involved if that is not so.”
The third consideration of Mr. Stonier was that the use of caps and gowns would mark the annual as obsolete in the eyes of the rest of the leading Universities. He stated, furthermore, that Mr. Murray had announced the change to the executive committee at an earlier meeting and that no further authority would logically be expected to be necessary. In conclusion, he said that since the senior class had “passed the buck” back to the executive committee the only remaining thing to do was to settle the matter by supporting Mr. Murray’s plan.
Presidents Dolley and Snow of the Uw and Dental student bodies respectively were present and spoke for the seniors of their own colleges. Dental, according to Mr. Snow, was almost unanimously ?n favor of caps and gowns. Lawr, according to Mr. Dolley, was not particularly concerned “as long as they get their pictures in the book.”
The question was moved to the effect that the El Rodeo should not have the senior pictures taken in caps and gowns. There was a great deal of discussion, the gist of which summarized by President Cameron before the vote was put. The issues as outlined were: For; the seniois of Liberal Arts had held a meeting end decided that they wanted cap and gown pictures, the seniors of Dental also wanted them the seniors of Law were not concerned particularly; Against ,the El Rodeo editor was elected by the student body and it was understood by precedent that he should determine the policy of the book, the Editor claimed that ' he had announced the change to the executive committee at an earlier meeting although n^ ’ ecord of this report was to be had, and that the cost of the change would be $500, for which there was no visible means of collection.
Junior Prom Bids On Sale—Only 275 Will Be Sold
“Buy your Prom bids early” is the warning given out by Bob Servis of the finance committee of the junior dance, who announces that on Friday, the opening day of the sale, a rush
on the box office sold out a big per cent of the tickets.
Only 275 bids are to be sold on all campuses of Southern California.
At the College of Engineering, despite the fact that a large majority of the “ramblinb wrecks” were playing snowball in the high Sierras, 50 per cent of the bids were grabbed up on the first day of the sale. Law, Pharmacy and Dental report equally advanced sales.
Upper classmen are to be given a chance to purchase bids tonight at their various fraternity lodges. Tickets will be on sale all this week at the box office and in the student book store.
According to Art Syvertson, the budget as approved for the promenade is the largest and most inclusive ever O.K.’d for such a formal dance. “Whether it is a financial success or not,” said Syvertson,“the Junior Prom is going to be the most startling affair ever staged in the guize of a formal.”
COLLEGE COMMERCE HOLDS SUCCESSFUL “PEP” RALLY FRIDAY
Future Business Men See Award Of Scholarship Cups to Best Scholars.
1 DID IT, COMEDY,
TO BE PRESENTED AT FRIDAY RALLY
One almost continuous roar of laughter punctuated only by music, yells, songs and humorous stories characterized the commerce pep rally held Friday morning at ten as the opening gun in a comprehensive campaign to foster a definite professional college spirit in the Southern California College of Commerce.
Starting off with snappy dance music furnished by Wes Woodford and his Trojan Tooters, the program moved ahead through a series of fast, a-musing acts, prominent among which were piano duets by Don Parker and Calvin Hendricks. A selection by Hendricks on his “discordian”; novelty songs by Ray Cowley, accompanying himself on his ‘Spanish piano”; and humorous stories told by Frank A. Nagley and Walter M. Rudolph, new professors on the Commerce faculty were also features. Archie Lew-13 led the Commerce men in a number of songs and yells, after which Justin Dees, chairman of the social committee of the Commerce Club, presented a forecast of the social events which are planned for the near future, prominent among which are a big “Business Men’s Brawl” to be held in the middle of January and a number of commerce smokers patterned after those which have proved so successful in the past.
Swimming Coaches
Advised As
To Training Tearn
Coaches of the various inter-fraternity swimming teams that are now preparing for the aquatic contest on December 11 are respectfully offered these suggestions as to the preparatory training of their men:
S. C. GRIDDERS ARE VICTORIOUS OVER 0. A. C. TEAM
Southern California Varsity Surprises Fans by Swamping Ore-gan Aggies in Conference Tilt.
By DAVE FRED
Staging an unexpected victory over
the Oregon Aggies by the one-sided
week, forty bubbles compulsory, ice!score of 28_0 Coach Howard Jones.
Tub every pledge seven nights a
in the tubs.
Make every sophomore cut all dates and go to bed before nine o’clock. Place on the piano stool twice a day so they are free from all sources save gravity and have them do various strokes for fifteen minutes. iSend all juniors to the bathing beau-
Trojan gridders redeemed themselves and proved their real worth, in Saturday’s grid battle at the Coliseum before a crowd of 35,000 fans. The O. A. C. footballers were conceded an edge over Southern California before the game.
Southern California had a fighting
ty comedies and have every senior team on the gridiron and played real walk ten miles before breakfast.	ball. The revamped Trojen herd
Pile up the mattresses in the cor- j thundered loudly with the aid Cook, ner and practice diving until a swan Laraneta, and Kaer, and the remaind-would look like a horseshoe curve. . e- Gf the men running perfect inter-Line up all contestants on the front j ference. Starke played on the back-porch and have them jump off at the	f0r the first time.
pop of the pistol so as to be sure of getting a good start in the races, (n. b.) If you have no pistol, a sharp report may be produced by breaking a barrel stave on a freshman.
Pledge Johnny Weismuller, * Duke Kahanamoku, Norman Ross, Gertrude Ederle and any other good swimmers available.
ANNOUNCEMENT
There will be a special business meeting of the Commerce’ Women’s Group today at 12:50 in Room 115 Old College building. Important plans are to be discussed.
Eddie Blaine and Robert Raede, the Southern California boys that were recently signed to contracts by Robert Mantell, have written the stunning dramatic thunderbolt, “I Did It” which will be presented at the rally in Bovard Auditorium Friday. The event will mark the farewell appearance of Blaine and Raede upon the amateur stage prior to their entry into professional Shapesperean drama.
“I Did It” is the story of the adventures of Jack Robinson, the part being played by Eddie Blaine. This Robinson chap finds that he is in possession of five “blind dates” for the same evening. The plot concerns itself with the method of his final extrication from his pathetically compromising situation. He will make you laugh; he will make you cry; you most certainly will be intrigued by the portrayal of the character of Jack Robinson.
Robert Raede, due to his close resemblance to the screen idol Bull Montana, will take the part of that worthy in the play “I Did It. ' Those who have seen Raede play the part say that he is even tougher than the original ‘Bool’
“Gogo” Berlanger will take the part of the charming young ingenue of the play. It is reported that she will present something in the nature of a surprise act in addition to taking a vital part in the unfolding of the plot.
Bart Hutchins will play the part of a typical Southern California collegiate. Those who do not know what the typical collegiate looks like will be in for a revelation.
Charles Wright will be seen in the role of the Shakesperean moron who happens to have a beautiful sister, that all the boys are wild about.
The work of Manual Ruiz in the nature of a surprise will serve as a relaxation to the more serious aspects of the drama. It might be whispered that the song hit of the show “Southern California Dream Light” was written by Eton Parker.
The complete cast follows:
Jack Robinson....................Eddie Blaine
Robinson’s room mate..Charles Wright
His sister.............._...“Gogo” Belanger
Bull Montana...................Robert Raede
S. C. co-eds....Betty vonKlienSmid and
Carroll Greene
Collegiates ..............Leonard Friedson,
Marcus Beeks, Bart Hutchins
VERBAL COMBATS FEATURE OF RALLY
A conflict of opinions between Cliff
Hughes and Burdette Henney relative to the Washington State defeat featured last Friday’s Rally, which was further made interesting by a talk from Adna Leonard, music from the Mu Phi Epsilon Trio, and some original songs by Nate Wilson.
Cliff Hughes, president of the Trojan Club, during the course of his talk severely criticized the attitude of the Southern Salifornia rooters at the Washington State game. He said “they were in the stands singing ‘Hail hail, the gang’s all here, what the hell do we care.’ and letting that song reflect their careless, indifferent attitude towards the game.” He continued by saying that “it was this attitude that contributed to the defeat.”
Burdette Henney, later when on the platform hotly opposed and contradicted the statements of Cliff Hughes saying that, “the singing of that song
was necessary fo* the purpose of welding together the small group of rooters present. Most of the S.C. students,” he said, “either went home for Thanksgiving or believed the optomis-tic reports of the down town newspapers and so did not turn out for the game.”
A short talk on thf World Court situation by Adna Leonard opened the rally and he was followed by several special numbers from the Mu Phi Epsilon Trio. Nate Wilson, formerly of Pomona and now at S.C. Law School, presented some highly entertaining original songs. Then after songs and yells led by Burdette Henney, the rally was concluded.
W. A. A. MEETS IN WOMEN'S GYM AT 12:15 TOMORROW
An open meeting of the Women’s Athletic Association will be held tomorrow in the women’s gym at 12:15 p. m. It is important that all girls interested in sports are present, as several important issues are to be "discussed.
A vote will be taken on wrhether W.A.A. will join the Women’s Division of American Amateurs Athletic Fede-
Visitors from S.B.U.C.....Phil Holman ! ration. U ^ plans goes through
and Webster Haynes , SOme changes in the present system The caracter of mystery........????????? ' have to be made
ENGLISH PROF LAUDS AMERICAN COLLEGE STUDENT
That Trojans are more serious students than those of the University of London was the belief expressed by Dr. Weldon Carr in an address to the University of Education Club Friday morning. Dr. Carr, who is a visiting professor here from England, was speaking on the subject, “My Impres sions of America,” and his statement regarding the attitude of Southern California students was rather startling inasmuch as it is commonly thought that American college men and women are peculiarly irresponsible.	s
Another feature of this country which has impressed Dr. Carr is the effect which the “sunshine and youthful spirit” has on visitors and residents here.
A part of the meeting was devoted to the election of nev> officers. Upon the report of Keith Smith, chairman of the nominating committee, the following officers were elected president, Guy Weakly, a Fellow in the department of Education; vice-president, Miss Sarah Fox, secretary; Miss Florence Loo. The club has a very informal organization, existing without either dues or constitution or regular time of meeting. According to Mr. Trenham, past president and organizer of the club, meetings are held about every two or three weeks, according as it is possible to obtain good speakers.
On the line Cra,nath and Adam* starred. Taylor played a good game at guard. Cravath intercepted two O. A. C.,s attempted passes, while Adams broke through the Aggies’ defense often and threw them for repeared losses.
Brice Taylor kicked off for S. C.. During the first quarter the Trojans were unable to score over the Aggies. Cook and Laraneta broke through the Aggies’ line for long gains. Towards the end of the first period Drury punted, O. A. C. taking the ball on the 19 yard line. Passing to Edwards* who starred for the visitors, the Ag-
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DILLEN’S PUPPETS PERFORM THURSDAY
Perry Dillen’s puppets will perform in Touchstone theater on Thursday, December 10th ,in two one hour programs, commencing at noon and three p.m. respectively. This show is under the auspices of the School of Speech and is one of the many delightful comedies and farces that will be presented to the student body this season..
These puppets are of the Guignol type used in France and are operated with the hands of the performers who impersonate different characters with their voices. Since each one must use his or her voice In five or six different roles,* the skit is one that requires a fine degree of skill.
Mr. and Mrs. Dillen have been at Berkeley in six exhibitions of a similar character, and were featured at a meeting on the campus of the Southern Branch last summer. Mr. Dillen is a graduate of Manual Arts and originated the idea of the puppets i^hile working his way through school.
DENTAL MINSTREL PROMISES MUCH
From the Dental College comes news of a show that has had no precedent. This performance, which will be given in Bovard Auditorium, next Thursday evening, will be in the form of a ’’Twentieth Cwitury Minstrell.” Maurice L Kussel, technical director of the Odonto club minstrel show, was the director of Harry Carroll’s Pickens and plans to produce this show on the same lines.
Jack Laughlin, president of the Odonto Club has bren promised the services of several different dental musicians so that one big orchestra
S. C. RADIO PROGRAM TYPICAL OF STUDENTS
Another of Southern California’s radio programs was presented last Thursday night Miss Gore, of the school of music, played several classical pieces. Randy Rayburn sang several Venetian love songs which were well received. Dolly McDonald, a popular Southern California “Blues” singer, took a prominent part in the presentation. Among the songs she rendered were “Show me the Way to Go Home” and “Lorie be Good.” Ray Cowley, accompanying himself on bis “Spanish piano” sang several fireside love songs, that ar« seldom heard and several popular collegiate pieces, among which was,
“Totsies Good Bye.”	__
Taken altogether, Thursday’s program probably was more representive of real Southern California spirit than
provides the music on the “Big Night.’
There will also be a few radio enter- 1 any presented so far. A great many tainers present to sing.	j of the songs were old favorites in the
Tickets have been placed on sale j fraternity and sorority houses of the and reservations may be made by see- j campus and the program also was an ing Glenn Coffin or telephoning to the example of the varied types of artistJ Dental clinic building at 16th and Los that are to be found among the ncem-Angeles streets.	I bers of the Trojan student body.