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Trojan Debaters Will Meet Stanford. Second Deputations Cast To Be Chosen. Cash Prize Offered in Ad. Contest.
S. C. Defeats Stanford in Palo Alto Debate. Mystery Bullet Fired in Dorm.
Southern
California
Trojan
The Spirit of Troy
“If the scope of the Wampus is enlarged it will just be another one of those progressions that are normal to the life of any worthwhile institution. Onward and upward, that is the right direction.”
The Old Trojan.
VOL. XVIII.
Los Angeles, California, Wednesday, March 2, 1927
NUMBER 92
DORMITORY CO-EDS MAY GET LIBRARY
Magazines Purchased By Students Are Removed On Matron’s Orders.
H oily wood Drawing Handsome Men of S.C. To Movies
NEATNESS WANTED
Proposal Made To Secure Books and Magazines For Permanent Library.
Co-eds v)t the Women's Residence Hall are much interested in the outcome of their attempt to install a “library” in the Chinese Room of the dormitory. Following a recent suggestion of Mr*. R. B. von KleinSmid to the effect that some hind of good reading matter would make the living room more attractive, the girls appropriated money from the dormitory student treasury and purchased some magazines. These were removed yesterday when Mis .-=•1 Jell, the matron of the Hall, objected to them.
Mrs. Bell’s objection is said to be that the magazines were left carelessly around the hall and so detracted from its dignity. Accordingly, the periodicals were removed yesterday morning. However, it is thought that if a bookcase can be obtained for the room the library will probably be allowed.
The girls themselves feel that Fome reading matter in the lobby is an essential, especially as a matter of entertainment for visitors who call at the dormitory and Wait in the lobby to see their friends. It is also
said that during the snort time that the magazines were in the room they were very popular with the girls themselves, who felt that the additional literature made the downstairs rooms of the hall more homelike and attractive.
According to some of the girls, it was intended to add some select books to the collection of reading
material as soon as possible. Among tbe periodicals which were purchased by the girls were “Vogue,” “Forum. “Judge,” and “Theater Art.^."
When Burdette Henney deserted the ranks of the innocent for Hollywood and Klieg eyes, we thought, that the movies would cease taking boys away, but now comes the news that “Red" Kerr is seriously considering a contract with Buster Keaton.
Our fiery beauty showed to such advantage in the shots already taken of the picture now being filmed on Bovard that the powers that be decided that he was too good to pass up.
There is now a general rush on the casting director by all Trojan men men who think they have the well-known “S. A.”
Cash Prize Offered In Ad Contest
Contest Open To All Students; Offers $100 For Best Campaign Advertising the Pacific Coast.
i. C. DEBATERS WIN VICTORY OVER STANFORD
rojan Debators Prove Themselves Superior To Stanford s Team in Verbal Class.
Offering a cash prize of $100 to the winner, an advertising contest open to all students in Pacific Coast colleges is now in full swing.
The contest consists of the preparation of a plan for the advertising of the entire Pacific Coast and especially that part of the coast with which the writer is most familiar. The purpose of the contest is to attract tourists, new capital, and permanent population.
The solutions, which must be mailed to Professor Thatcher before April 15, must contain an authentic analysis of the situation, a plan containing the estimated cost, media, schedule of insertions, etc., and specimens of copy.
Besides entering t'ne contest, the Advertising Club of the university is handling the publicity for the forthcoming production, “You and 1,” and also the Senior Snaps. The contest will be discussed and presented in I detail at the Ad Club meeting, Wednesday, March 9, at the Twin Cedars Inn.
S.C. SIUDENTS WILL PUT OUT CORONA PAPER
First of Series of Trips By | Journalism Students is Scheduled For Saturday.
In the first of several similar trips to be taken this semester, a group of journalism students selected by Marc Goodnow, head of the Department of Journalism, will go to Corona Saturday to edit that day’s issue of the Independent.
,Every semester Mr. Goodnow takes his students on such trips for the practical experience to be gained. For the first trip this semester, Mr. Goodnow has selected the following: Howard Edgerton as managing editor. Vivian Murphy as assistant editor, Beth Raker, John Hunt, Cecil Graves, and Bernice Palmer. These students will take over the complete job of editing the one issue under the supervision of the selected managing editor.
These trips are taken under the Trojan and the Journalism Department in conjunction. Mr. Goodnow accompanies the students, but the work is left to them completely. In subsequent trips other journalism students will be taken to edit neighboring papers.
“Fine debate audience. Decision liavcis Southern California" was the substance of a telegram sent Alan [Nichols by Stanley Hopper and Adna |l>onard, announcing their forensic rictory over Stanford University’s leam in the contest staged at Palo ^Alton Monday evening.
Theodore F. Baer and Charles C. i>cott, Stanford speakers, debated the affirmative side of “Resolved, That Mussolini is a benefactor to Italy.’ Stanley Hopper and Adna Leonard took the negative side of the contention.
With the victory of Hopper and I^eonard taken into consideration, the Southern California debate squad is fast approaching the national forensic record of consecutive wins.
Dr. Bruce Curry Will Lead Discussions On Bible At Conference
Having visited and conducted institutes at many of the leading universities of .the United States, Dr. Bruce Curry, who will lead a series of Bible discussion groups at S. C„ has an understanding of campus problems that few men of this generation possess.
Wherever DV. Curry has appeared, the highest commendations follow his work. A student at the University of Colorado has said that the two days of study with Dr. Curry were worth more to him than an entire college j course.
The institute at Southern California will be held on Saturday and i Sunday, March 5 and 6. The University of Colorado at Los Angeles t and the California Christian College have been invited to join with the local students in the conference. Many registrations have already been made at the Y. M. C. A. and the Y. W. C. A., it is reported.
Dorm Is Center of Mystery
[Shot Fired At Dormitory Proves Mystery To Investigators; Origin of Bullet Still Unknown.
Sweet shades of Sherlock Holmes!
If the great detective were in Los Angeles today, he would doubtless be called in to solve a mystery which has thus far baffled fall the master minds in the Women’s Dormitorv.
Even the spirit of the well known JJeese James or some kindred marauder has come in for posthumous [accusations for want of more tangible proof against the offender.
In case anyone wishes to know Iwhat it’s all about, be it known that |a bullet from a .22 rifle, piercing through a window pane, window screen, and curtain, was found on le floor of a room in Residence lall. Intense research on the part
S. C. LIBRARIAN CHOSEN TO HEAD LIBRARY CONFAB
Head Librarian of S. C. Will Preside At Meeting of the California Library Association, Mar. 5.
Miss Charlotte Brown, head librarian at S. C., chosen chairman of the university section of the Sixth District of the California Library Association for the meeting to be held at Chaffey Union High School, Ontario, Saturday, March 5, has arranged an exhibit of special methods in reference work, in connection with the program of round table discussions of the afternoon.
Speakers at the morning session will be William Allen White and Milton J. Ferguson, the latter being State Librarian of California, accord ing to announcement of Willis X. Kerr, librarian at Pomona College and president of the Sixth District group.
“Keeping One Jump Ahead of the Public,” headed by Miss Irma M. Walker of the Long Beach Public Library; “The Reference Point of View,” by Miss Susanna Ott of the Los Angeles Public Library; “Catch Your Local History on the Hoof,” by Miss Laura Cooley of the Public Library, are topics of round table discussions, including informal participation by all present.
has shown that the shot was fired from a distance and not from close range, and that it was on a level with the window rather than being fired from the ground.
Naturally, such an event calls for all sorts of reminiscences about morons and dreadful creatures “who frightened everyone on the campus that year, my dear,” S;nd while th*1 affair will probably never be decided to everyone's satisfaction, it should serve as a main topic of conversa-
jf the ambitious feminine sleuths tion for weeks to come.
PROF. LA FORTE PUBLISHES BOOKS
Professor William Ralph La Porte, head of the Physical Education department at Southern California, is the author of two recently published books, “Recreation and Leadership for Boys,” and “Good Times for Boys,” which are fast becoming popular among boys of high school age and younger.
Prof. La Porte has also directed the production recently of classes of the Physical Education department This department is said to be one of the best of its kind on the Coast, four units of gymnasium and two units of hygiene or health education being required of all lower division students.
The addition of Prof. Charles W. Graves to the staff of instructors is another of the recent moves for the advancement of new methods to supplement those used at present.
NOTICE
All persons participating in program for Pomona College report in front of Bovard today at 2:30. Syvertson.
Y. M. C. A. COUNCIL
Dr. Carl S. Knopf will be the speaker at the regular Y. Council dinner this evening at 5:30 P. M. at the Hut. Special music.
After speaking with members of the administration, student and faculty, yesterday who are in a position to know the situation we believe that there is a chance of the suggestion made in yesterday’s Trojan regarding the Wampus being followed up next year. Probably the magazine will continue to come for the succeeding numbers this semester as it has in the past, solely a humor publication. This is because contracts have been made with advertisers and printers and engravers and a budget has been allowed all figured on the basis of such a periodical. But with the fresh beginning that will be possible next year it looks as though the scope of the paper might be enlarged to include other features of campus talent than just humor.
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Just what will be the nature of the publication it is impossible to say. That will depend upon the amount of money that is allowed it, the success of the business manager in “floating” it, et cetera, et cetera. There is no thought in the writer’s mind that it should be a literary magazine or an art magazine or any other single kind of publication. It is hoped that it will in time be an all-round campus book which will be of interest to all, much wider in its appeals than the present Wampus because it will contain the best that is in the present one with the other features in addition.
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If this step is made it will just be another of those progressions that are normal to the life of an worthwhile institution. Since we have been on the campus the arrangement of the Wrampus has gone through considerable evolution and with this new start it will probably go through a good deal more. Onward and upward is the right direction.
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Tonight the seniors are giving a snap at the Pi Phi house. The plan is that members of all classes are privileged to attend. But whether the rest of the student body go or not, the seniors ought to be there in numbers. Not because of any “duty” to the class do we say this, but just because their chances of getting together as undergraduate students are fast slipping away. It isn’t a matter of making money or advertising the class prestige that we are concerned about: it is just the idea of making the most of these last get-togethers.
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As a freshman we looked forward to the fellowships of the graduating days. We wanted to be “in on” the traditional ceremonies and all the rest that went with being a senior and a June graduate. Our realization of these things is fast fading away as we view the utter lack of \ife of the class of ’27. But surely there are a few members who have had the
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CAST FOR SKIT TO BE CHOSEN IN NEW TRYOUT
Popularity of Deputations Production Makes a Second Cast Necessary.
A call for tryouts for a second cast necessitated by the unprecedented demand for the Deputations skit by the high schools, was decided upon at yesterday’s meeting of the Deputations Committee. In view of the 26 engagements already planned, it was deemed too great a task for one cast to put over the schedule.
Tryouts for the second cast will bt' held between 2:00 and 3:00 p. m. today in Bovard, under the supervision of Grant La Mont. Dancers, singers, musicians, actors, and comedians are needed for this skit, which J portrays college life, according to La) Mont. This cast will then assist in I filling the engagements at the neigh-! boring high schools. The casts will . take a number of trips during the course of the schedule, including a' trip to San Diego and perhaps to Santa Barbara.
The Deptattions Committee annually has charge of this tour of the high schools, presenting a skit showing some of the lighter aspects of college life, and a student speaker telling of the more serious side as well as presenting the advantages of a college education.
TROJAN DEBATERS WILL CLASH WITH STANFORD AT S.C. TOMORROW EVE.
Art Syvertson and Bill Henley Will Represent Undefeated S. C. Debate Squad in Coming Contest.
BOVARD IS PLACEOF CONFLICT
SOPHS DECIDE TO HOLD DANCES IN APRIL AND WAY
Pep Rally Planned By Class of 29 At Cabinet Meeting.
Plans for the sophomore sport dances to be held April 8 and May 13 were discussed at the cabinet meeting held at 12:15 Tuesday afternoon in Touchstone theatre.
The second year class have completed plans for the first sophomore pep rally, which the cabinet hope to make a real rally with plenty of entertainment. The rally committee has asked that the chapel period on the first Thursday of every month be devoted to class rallies. This remains to be approved by Dr. von KieinSmid.
A series of tentative budgets for the two soph hops have been prepared by Bob Behlow, treasurer of the class. These budgets will be subject to the review of Gwynn Wilson, student manager, and Miss Flock.
Because of the fine financial standing of the class the tickets are being offered at 50 cents a person.
The officers and committee members are planning many novel effects. Muriel Heeb, who has charge of the decorations, wil] appoint her committee this week.
The motif for the first dance has not been announced, but that of the second, May 13, is to carry out the superstitious idea of Friday the 13th.
Large Crowd Expected To Hear Discussion of Italian Question and Policies of Premier Musssolini.
Under the chairmanship of Dr. Rufus B. von KieinSmid, Southern California’s undefeated debate team will meet the strong Stanford University squad in Bovard Auditorium tomorrow night at
♦8:15 o’clock.
The question to be argued is: “Resolved, That Mussolini is a benefactor to Italy.” Arthur Syvertson and Bill Henley, who recently defeated U. C. L. A., will uphold the affirmative side of the proposition, while Theodore F. Baer and Charles C. Scott will champion the negative of the resolution.
Mussolini has challenged the attention of the world ever since he led his Fascist followers into Rome in 1922. When be entered the city I t a 1 y's financial, social, and politi-
Many Plays Are Entered In Apolliad
Although Inferior To Previous Years, Apolliad Shows Good Work.
Plays and music of outstanding merit characterize the material submitted to the third annual Apolliad, which has recently drawn to a close. The date of presentation for the best manuscripts will be announced this week.
Several committees, composed of faculty members from the School oT Speech, College of Music, and the English Department, are engaged in reading the material and will be ready to give a report within the next ten days. Advance reports, however, while commending the plays and music, state that the poetry and stories are inferior to those submitted in previous years.
Twenty plays, forty poems, and several essays were submitted. Of the 45 stories, a preponderance have been written for children.
The program will be given in Touchstone Theater and will include, aside from the presentation of the best material, an announcement of those persons receiving honorable mention.
Selection of judges is being made at the present time.
cal structures were going through chaotic reactions brought about by the World War.
Lender the dictatorship of II Duce,
Italian affairs have undergone a radical change. Benito Mussolini has
supplanted democracy and parliamentarism with the efficiency of Fascism. To facilitate his program ofgiving Italy a “place in the sun,”
W.S.G.A. Officers Hold Jury Trial For Fifteen Co-eds; Penalties Made
ness. Many of
the Premier has organized a great army, reduced unemployment, and imbued the Italians with a new national, conscious-his dictates have been fanatical; he has put a tax on bachelorhood, decreed the length of women’s skirts, and ordered one Roman newspaper to print nothing but excerpts from the Bible, because that periodical disobeyed an executive order. This is, briefly, the background of the timely question to be debated.
Thursday’s debate will be the most important on the 1927 forensic schedule, and the management has provided music for the event in anticipation of a great crowd. Many members of the Stanford Alumni reservations to
Notices
All antler* must be brought to tbe Trojan office at 718 Went Jrffcrion St. or phoned to HUnabolt 4522. \o-tleea mnxt be limited to 35 worda.
Junior Class Executive Commission and chairmen of all other commissions meet tonight at the Zeta Tau Alpha house at 7:30.
Fraternity athletic managers see Happy Weddie or Miss Flock immediately about baseball managers.
Varsity and freshman debate squads will meet for the purpose of having El Rodeo pictures taken in Bovard Auditorium, today at 3:30 p. m.
Pre-raed meeting tonight, 7:30, Science building, room 306. Dr. J. Walter Reeves will speak.
NEWMAN CLUB
A Newman Club meeting will bs held in the president’s office at Loyola College Thursday at 8 p. m. All Catholic students are invited to attend.
Court trial for fifteen Southern California co-eds wjrs held yesterday afternoon at 3:30 in the office of the Dean of Women. Cases had been reported by Head Residents showing that girls had returned one-half hour late or more from theatres, dances, and “the home of a friend.” 4 The jury was composed of a repre- i have alreat,y made sentative from every women’s social | attend the contest, organization on the campus and wa^ presided over by Martha Wiggett, judge of the court. The rules are defined by the Women’s Self-Government Association and are enforced
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Cases were dismissed when the! “Immunity” is the subject of tbe jury was convinced that the girl in j talk to be delivered by J. Walter question was “not guilty.” Penalties Reeves, M. D., prominent Los An-including probation * for one month, | geles physician and surgeon, before and “no dates for the coming week-1 the pre-medical student body tonight
Prominent Physician And Surgeon of L. A. To Speak To Pre-Meds
end” were inflicted upon the guilty co-eds.
JUNIOR SOCCER TEAM
All juniors on the Liberal Arts Soccer team report to the Dental Soccer Field to play off the All-Univ. championship.
Fun Promised Frosh Class
Plenty of Entertainment Planned For Frosh Meeting in Bovard Today Noon.
Blackbottom, Blues, Radio Riot, and a torrid banjo .will make the freshmen forget their second semester troubles when they gather at the “get acquainted” meeting which is to be held at 12:15 today
in Bovard Auditorium.
“If you really think that you will want to eat, bring your lunch,” is the advice given out by Sam Newman, class president, this morning.
Blackbottom and Blues are two of the things that Virginia Buchannn does best. She will be there.
Everyone knows Al Ybarra, the Radio Riot of KFQZ. He’ll be there with a brand new Jewish monologue.
Tommy Bryant, recent banjo king with Ray Halstead’s Orchestra, will team with Bud Pentz, the “Kitten on the Keys,” to see how much “hot” music can be produced without burning up the instruments.
“Not a dull moment,” promises Newman. “The only business to be spoken of will be the details of tbe Frosh Hop.”
at 7:30 in room 306 of the Pharmacy building.
The lecture will be especially designed for pre-med students. Invitations have been extended to the departments of Biology, Physics, and Chemistry, and the College of Pharmacy.