SOPHOMORE MEETING
Dick Halderman, president of the sophomore class, wants the entire executive committee and the officers to be in the Trojan office this morning at ten o’clock for a meeting to discuss plans for the dance that the class expects to put on in the near future. The members of these two groups have failed to meet him at the appointed time. Other matters of importance to the entire class are to come up at this time.
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NEW PLEDGES
All those who are to be pledged to Spooks and
Spokes and Sigma Sigma will please report back-stage at Bovard at 9:55 sharp in preparation for the public pledging. It is important that all of those who are to be pledged be on time so as not to hold up the entire assembly. Those present will go onto the stage and it will not be possible for those late to enter. So be there promptly.
VOL. XIX.
Los Angeles, California, Friday, March 23, 1928
NUMBER 105
HONORARIES TO PLEDGE IN CHAPEL
Cocoanut Grove Trio to be Heard Today in Bovard Assembly.
By WILMA GOODWIN
Public pledging of the newly elected members of Spooks and Spokes and Sigma Sigma, the men’s and women’s honorary fraternities, will be held during an assembly in Bovard today at 10 o’clock.
Ab there are to be fifteen men and nine women pledged to the respective organizations and this promises to be an interesting spectacle for the entire student body. Vivian Murphy will officiate and Bill Henley, president of the student body, will introduce the pledges.
ADDED ATTRACTION
Besides the pledging there is to be an added attraction, Gus Arecegian’s Cocoa-Nut Grove Trio, including the well known blues soloist Harry Robinson, which have been secured for the assembly.
Membership to the two honorary organizations is based on accomplishment of the individuals in maintaining of the traditions of the school and on the amount and quality of service rendered to the school by the end of their junior year.
Pledges to Spooks and Spokes are Alice Colwell, Phyllis Crowley. Percy Frazer, Jessica Heber, Kosita Hopps, Bernice Palmer, Gwendolyn Patton, Erie Shepard and Lorraine Young. Final arrangements of the new members were made yesterday at a meeting of fhe organization. The pledges were given a chance to become acquainted with the old members of the organization and were instructed in their new duties. In accordance with the annual tradition, they will appear on the campus fhe week after pledging dressed in yellow and black, the costumes representing the emblems of the organization.
The men who are chosen for thii honor are: Bob Behlow. Charles Wright, Elwood Hanion, Ralph Huston, Charley Borah, Jesse Hibbs, V. alter Ueck, Herschel Bonham, Dave Bryant, Shields Maxwell, Ralph Pace, Fred Pierson, Lloyd Thomas. Keith Thompson, and Paul Fritz. Each of these has been in one or more activities on the campus, and must be recognized as loyal Trojans. These are purely honorary organizations and those making it are to be commended for their loyalty and true Spirit of Troy.
Y. W. TO ELECT OFFICERS FOR COMING YEAR
Nominations of officers for the coming year have been made by the Y. W. C. A. The nomination box has been in the Y. W. C. A. offices in the Student Union for the past two weeks. The nomination committee met and designated those who were eligible to run for office.
The results of the nomination from the floor at the last meeting are as follows: President, Doris Tennant and Clare Mae Parsons; vice-president, Annabel Wright and
Lois King; secretary, Margaret Lytell and Emma Goodcell; undergraduate representative, Rosita Hopps, the retiring president.
March Wampus Has Good Cover And Much Humor
Make-up of Entire Book is Superior To Last Edition; Art Work is Good.
BY “UNCLE HANK”
The Southern California Wampus has turned into a yellow backed magazine, but for the best. The cover on the March issue is snappy. The idea is pointed and it is well executed. Coulthard fills the page with his “Planning Her Summer Course” idea very neatly and adequately. It is a good job of handling the bright colors.
The book as a whole is laid out very much hetter than the last edition in the light of the make-up of the pages. The type at the heads of the pages is* contrasted more than it was last month.
FEATURES CUT
The cutting of the feature articles in number and in length is an admirable improvement in the book. It makes the stories better and leaves more space for cartoons and jokes and those are the things that are readers seem to like.
Deke Houlgate scores again in successfully depicting the versatile and jolly track coach. Dean Cromwell. His manner of building up the atmosphere of the track end then putting the mentor in the environment, was done concisely and to the point without dragging in a lot of superflous adjectives and extraneous material.
Jemima Ralston is as dumb as ever. The freshmen of the last month should digest and copy the methods given by this authoritative writer on the subject of college freshman problems from her point of view.
Will Rogers nearly got Ralph Flynn off his feet in the tenth round, but the engineer came back and summed up the interview in the final paragraph. He had one of the easiest men
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BIEGLER IS LEADER OF ENGINEERS
Appointed Acting Dean of New Engineering College; Plans Registration.
Professor Biegler, who has been in the electrical department, is now the acting dean of the College of Engineering. The college is already working out plans for the coming semester, when it will become officially recognized iby the registering of students under that head.
Two of the outstanding ideas that Dean Biegler is trying to realize, can only be accomplished through the cooperation of all students in the college. The first of these is for the students to register, leaving a free period each week on a certain day. On alternate weeks during this time Engineers from the city wrill visit the school and lecture to the students on subjects of general interest. On the other week the faculty will use the free period for its own benefit. During this time the students will be able to hold class meetings or arrange programs among themselves that heretofore have been held at noon when many have been unable to come, due to work or other obligations.
The second of the two plans is in regard to getting a free peroid in the afternoon, once each week. At this time inspection trips will be made throughout the cty. The different departments will go together whenever the matter is of general interest; otherwise trips will be made separately to sources of specific interest. It has been the plan in the past for these visits to be made, but the matter of classes has interfered to a great exteni
DEADLINE FOR ESSAY CONTEST NOT POSTPONED
According to a recent announcement in the Daily Tropan, it was stated that the deadline for manuscripts submitted for the Phi Beta essay contest wouldbe May 1. A correction should be made—in that all manuscripts must be handed in on or before April -. The deadline will not be postponed, and it is urged by the Phi Beta Kappa essay contest committee that students who expect to compete for the prizes submit their manuscripts as soon as possible, since no excuses will be accepted for manuscripts handed in at a later date than April 1.
CHIEF STANDING BEAR ADDRESES HARLEY’S POLITICAL SCIENCE CLASS
Bringing figurines from the ancient Aztec temple of the Sun to show that there was an intermingling of races on this continent many centuries ago, C. G. Jones, who is known as Chief Standing Bear of the Sioux Indians, addressed Prof. J. E. Harley’s political science class Wednesday afternoon in Bridge Hall.
The figurines which Jones exhibit-^siiow that the people were extreme-
ed to the class were models of perfect Ethiopian, Polynesian Mongolian and Nordic types, as well as Indian, and were found in the temples, covered, until recently, by earth deposits of many centuries. These facts are taken by experts to indicate the nomadic disposition of the American Indians, as well as of the other races.
GENERAL TREND
The general trend of the address was on the social and political organization which prevailed among the early Indian residents of the two American continents. • Speaking first of the Incas of South America, he told of their extremely socialized form of government under which the king held all the land, but distributed certain measures to each child when it was born. This measure, called a “tupo” was held in custody by the father unUl the child was old enough to cultivate it himself. Under such a regime, indications tend to
PRE-LEGAL HAS YEARLY BANQUET
Members of the Pre-legal society met at Twin Cedars Inn, Wednesday evening, for their annual banquet At a short business meoting, which was called by president Rodney Williams, it was decided that the Pre-leglers will meet at different fraternity houses for their meetings. The next meeting will be held at the Alpha Sigma Delta house, April 1C.
A program composed of the follow-ing numbers was presented: Lorena Wiester accompanied by Elora Sorenson, put on a clever black face act. Donald Hamilton presented several piano selections; Professor Harley gave a short talk on the History of Pre-legal Society at Southern California; and Judge McLucas, of the superior court gave an interesting talk on Madison, and also told about the present law field open at the present to the young lawyers.
College of Music Students Present Original Concert
Pupils of Charles E. Pemberton Give Recital at Chick-ering Hall Thursday.
Earle Stone and James Morrison, pupils of Charle E. Pemberton, Professor of Violin and Theory at the College of Music, gave a recital of original compositions at Chickering hall, 808 South Broadway, on Thursday evening, March 22.
They were assisted by Miss Evelyn Lewis, voice pupil of Mrs. Lillian Backstrand Wilson; Louis Silva, voice pupil of Horation Cogswell; Miss Pauline Mather, piano pupil of Mrs. Marguerite Hauber O’Leary; Miss Zarhui Elmassian; a trio, the personnel of which consists of Messrs Chiekanzeff, Sabransky and Miss Betty Donnelly, all students at the College of Music; and Miss Margery Wright, accompanist.
Following is the program which was given:
Piano:
(a)	Triptych No. 3,
Incense Burner ..................-Stone
(b)	Desert Dreams
EARL STONE
Voice:
(a)	Monotone, The Bell ..Morrison
(b)	For You
LOUIS SILVA
’Cello:
Rondino in Gb Major ..............Stone
BETTY DONNELY
Piano:
(a)	Prelude—Sunset ........Morrison
(b)	Prelude—'Disappointment
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RECOGNIZE BY-LINERS, PHI SIGMA
Faculty Committee Gives University Standing To Professional Fraternities.
Official recognition of two campus organizations, namely, the By-Liners and Phi Sigma Rho, was the result of the meeting of the faculty committee on student organizations which was held l^st Tuesday, March 20.
These two groups now have university standing, because they have successfully fulfilled all the requirements necessary for such recognition. The By-Liners is a men’s journalism body, and Phi Sigma Rho is a newly formed psychological fraternity; both are local and professional. They have been created to give outstanding students, in both lines of work, deserved credit
Recently, a series of questionaires were sent out by the faculty committee to all the campus professional and honorary organizations. Many of these have been answered and sent back, but a number have not yet been received. Although the deadline for these answers had been set for March 15, it has been chang ed to March 31.
The purpose of this faculty committee on student organizations is to inform all organizations about their current officers, their general aims, and their constitution. It has gener al charge of all honorary and professional problems. Dr. Louis Wann is chairman of the committee, and Miss Florence R. Scott is secretary. All information should be sent to either of these two officers.
COPY IS DUE TUESDAY FOR YELLOW DOG
Sigma Sigma pledges are reminded that the deadline for all copy for
this year’s Yellow Dog has been set at Tuesday noon. Material should be handed to Ralph Huston, Walter Peqk, Dave Bryant, or Charles Wright at the debate office.
All pledges are urged to be on time with their copy since it is the wish of Charles Wright, editor of the razz sheet, to have an early edition of the Yellow Dog. He states that this year’s edition will be the most revealing of all time, hinting that many private scandals of recent elections would be unearthed at that time.
ly happy and that there was little waste energy.
Of the Aztecs of Mexico, Jcnes said that their most interesting contribution was their religious customs, which were practically identical to Christian theories except in the matter of human sacrifice. It was in an Aztec temple that the figures displayed were found.
The Indians of the Pueblo districts of Colorado. Utah, and New Mexico lived under a matriarchial rule, which recognized the woman as being absolute in her own dwelling. The Indians of central and northeastern United States, however, were governed by a patriarchial regime.
Jones is recognized as an authority in the Indians of America, since he has spent more than 30 years studying their habits and customs. He was formerly curator for the Progressive Indian society, and is an active member of the Biological section of the Academy of Science.
PINKLEY IS GUEST AT WEEKLY FIESTA
Virgil Pinkley, managing editor of the Daily Trojan, and a member of the sport staff of the Los Angeles Examiner, will be guest of honor at the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood tonight. The management has designated the festivities as “Press Club Night,” and Pinkley was selected as host, and judge of the dancing contest.
The Press club of the university, is to be especially honored tonight, and all of the members of the organization have signified their intention of being present. The Roosevelt has become a popular rendezvous of college students, Southern California in particular being feted each Friday night when a prominent campus celebrity is chosen as guest of honor.
NOTICE
All Spartan basketball men must have their equipment in at the office in the men’s gym by Tuesday afternoon. Those failing to do so will be charged for the equipment outstanding.
MEMBERSHIP OF KNIGHTS REVISED
“The Trojan Knights revised the entire membership clause, at their regular meeting Thursday evening, March 21, at the Phi Delta Chi house,” was the statement of Eddie Oudermuelen, president.
'Previously the Squires and other petitioners of the Knights were voted on at the same time. Under the new ruling the Squires will be considered first. This by no means excludes others than Squires ’but assures those who have worked for that organization of a fairer consideration. The membership from each living group which heretofore has been three was reduced to two by the revision. Membership application blanks will be out within a month.
The Knights have been authorized by the administration to incur a penalty on those persons who persist in violating the traffic rules about the university. Many of the Knights are of the opinion that the way to deal with the violators is to move their cars out of “yellow zones” and pedestrian crossings and put them in a place where they will be hard to find.
“Here is an incident that should quell any doubts as to whether the Knights are being backed by the administration or not,” said Oudermuelen.
“Not long ago a violator’s car was moved. He complained strenuously to the administration, who, when they became aware of the circum stance immediately cancelled his registration.”
SCIENCE HEADS HOSTS TO GRADS
Science was the main topic for discussion at the Graduate school lnncheon yesterday in Aeneas hall, sponsored by the combined science departments.
The program was prefaced by announcements by Eleanor Veale, vice-president of the Graduate school. She thanked Wilfred Noble for work done, and on preparations for the St. Patrick’s Day party held Friday evening. Arrangements were made for a banquet to be held in May, thus establishing precedent to be followed every year.
Dan Lucas of the science department was toastmaster and he first introduced Dr. Harrison. Dr. Harrison is the head of the Science department and his exceeding interesting talk contained real scientific information interspersed with humor
The luncheon closed with a few remarks by Lucas and the singing of the Alma Mater.
AD CLUB HOLDS IMPORTANT MEET
At the last meeting of the Ad club, on March 14, several promotions were announced by Carl Plate, president of the organization. The pledge-ship of the club consists of three promotions before being officially accepted.
The promotions consisted of: from first to second degree, Bridgeman Baxter, Wiester Halldin and Kumler; from second to third, Luella Hoel. Following the promotions, election of secretary and treasurer for the year wer held. Kenny Lee was voted treasurer and Alice Chapman, secretary.
Commerce Dance In Student Union To Be Informal
Annual Affair is Set For March 30; Committees are Working Hard.
The annual informal dance of the College of Commerce has been set for Friday, March 30, in the Social
hall of the Student Union building, according to the announcement of Wally Hicks, president of the Commerce student body.
Plans are well under way and numerous committees are actively functioning stated Hicks. Art Neeley is general chairman of the affair. The
chief subsidiary committee heads are
Mildred Martz, in charge of programs; Wallace Hicks and Jack Payne, publicity; Kenny Crawford, music; Nora Hoffman, refreshments; Al Mainland, Eddie Oudermuelen and Charles Neilson, finances; Margaret Nelson, Helen Taecher, invitations; Elouis Evans, decorations.
This affair will be the first social event of the Commerce student body to be held in the new Student Union. According to Art Neely, who is charge, the programs are expected to be extremely novel for an affair of this order; negotiations are under way to secure an excellent dance band; other details are being capably cared for; and it is expected that this dance will serve as a landmark of commerce social affairs.
A special invitation is extended to the commerce students at University college, who are urged by Hicks to get together with the men on the campus and thus become better acquainted with the men of the two colleges of the University of Southern California. Although a capacity attendance is predicted by commerce officials, Neeley stated that the spacious social hall of the Student Union will handle the crowd easily. At University college tickets may be secured from Bob Nimmo. The officers of the commerce student body and the ticket office in the student store are sources from which students on the campus may secure tickets.
BALLADS IN ‘NOVELTIES’ SCORE HITS
Songs and Dances Add Much Light and Color to Production.
By HENRY HODGES
The smooth amber light from the spot filtered through the brunette hair of as noble a spirit as ever picked up a baton when the curtain went up on the mixed chorus of the “Nautical Novelties of 1928.” Lillian Smith did what seemed an impossibility just a few days ago.
The opening ensemble did not go over very well, but when Charlyn Tad-rick popped out of the box as a Stowaway Sue, the show took a new turn and acquired a new moving power.
Helen Clark and Myrtle Evans executed the comedy Bowery dance in a professional manner. The little waitress, Dolly Simons, added more pep to the show and the thing was gaining momentum with every line and every melody.
Bob Cooke and Avalon Dagget are the life of the comedy element until the entrance of Thomas Graham as Patrick, who helps the cause along. Cooke plays the part of a love-sick college boy who has been in school some ten years.
Gwen Richard, in the role of Sabra, the blonde vamp, sang “Someday” with the support of Jack, played by Berwin Riske, and the girls' chorus. It is one of the featured numbers of tbe production and went over to the audience.
The singing of Gee, Olla, Gee was the best vocal work in the flrst two acts. Charlyn Tedrick was the outstanding figure on the stage and displayed the best singing, with the possible exception of Patrick singing Tia Juana Blues. Her acting was superior to any other member of the cast. There is no doubt as to who was the star of the production. She triumphed again when she sang the extremely difcult ballad, Paper Doll.
BRUNER TO GET TROPHY TONIGHT
Jack Bruner, basketball captain, and winner of the recent Daffy cub popularity contest, wil be awarded a trophy, emblematic of his victory, at the Montmartrecafe tonight. Al of the club members, and half of the rest of the student body are expected to be present. Bill Harvey, secretary of the club, is to be the guest of the Montmartre, and will present the trophy to Bruner, in addition to judging the dancing contest.
The Daffy club, having sueccessfully staged “Leap Week,” one of the outstanding and most interesting events of the campus this year, already has started plans for a dance to be given in May.
DR. LEROY WEATHERBY TO SPEAK ... AT SCIENCE ASSOCIATION MEETING
“Research on Vitamins” will be the topic of the main address given by Dr. Leroy S. Weatherby, professor of chemistry at S. C., at the meeting of the Southern California Science and Mathematics Association to be held on the campus Saturday, March 24, at
MANAGERS MEET TODAY
All freshman and sophomore managers report to Ray Brockman’s office at 3:00 o’clock this afternoon. It is necessary that everyone be there promptly.
10:30 a. m.	J
This speech includes some of the results of Dr. Weatherby’s work, carried out for years, in connection with the California Avocado association on the vitamines of avocados, besides some other vitamine studies. With the talk, there will be an exhibition of animals in the various stages of dietary deficiencies and lack of vitamines, and also the eur-ative effect of these vitamines.
BUSINESS MEETINGS Business meetings and section meetings of the association will be carried on in the afternoon, the different sections, such as physics, mathematics and biology, will convene separately.
At 1:30 p.m. the reports of the committees and the election of officers will take place in room 306 of the Science building. After this the members interested in physics, chemistry, or general science will gather in Science 306.
D.	W. I^efever will lead a round table discussion on general science;
O.	A. Pettyjohn, Glendale high school will talk on “The Place of General Science in a Four Year High School” and O. P. Paulstine, Long Beach Junior high school, will give his ideas on “General Science in Junior High School.”
‘Outside Problems” by Professor Willet of S. C. wiU start the mathematics conference in Science 105. In the general round table discussion following, objectives, grades, provisions, and subject matter for a course will be considered.
In the biology section meeting In Science 107, Miss Elizabeth Burnell, assistant superintendent of nature studies in the Los Angeles public schools, will discuss “Nature Guiding in Our National ParkB as a Profession,” and Karlton Scott, Compton Junior college, will talk on “How we Teach and Use Animals in our Schools.”