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SOCIAL COMMITTEE Social committee will meet at 3 p.m. today In th* office of t h t chairman, Janet McCoy, 8tudent Un. ion 201. A I I membera muat be present.
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• passes Resolution uesting Commission Send Evidence.
■uisQTON. ffl)- 16	j
J prohibition debate broke
Senate to<l»y. It ended , “L of the Tydlngs reso-
!Lc «P®" ,h0 im io submit 1° the Senate ' „ possible the testimony
Borina1 '°n ur,on " hlch ,he j jsloo's prohibition report,
,»iiinE around to the reso ,f„ and drys debated beer prohibition enforcement .^ring. The whole thing -cUd off by remarks con-J Democratic party s ’oo prohibition during the msidential campaign, or Millard E. Tydlngs, Dem., troduced hi* resolution soon ,1k Wickeiaham report was Hud to Congress. At the IjdinjB said he wanted to L [iif reason for apparent neicio between the dry con-goi of the commission as a
-iu i>e »ft v*ews ot lodivld-
gnisaioners.
resolution, passed without »tion, states:
niereis tbe report of the Wick-an commission on prohibition ■amends that certain legislation if passed by the Congress,
Jtereai the testimony on which recommendations are based ^contained in the report: aolved, that the commission jested to send to the Senate Information In drafting the i recommended, a copy of "testimony heard by it and of evidence laid before lt, ex-u far as such testimony or may have been received the pledge of secrecy, and be Tier
'tsoivfd. that the commission jested to send to the Senate,
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Los Angeles, California, Tuesday, February 17, 1931.
No. 89
Architects Will Present Florcidora Frolic Of 1931 At Tearoom Friday Night
Plans are now complete for tlie entertainment to be presented at the Floradora Frolic of 1931 which is going to he held on Friday, lcb. 27, at the MaryLoui>e Tea Room. The Floradora is an annual all-university dance given by tbe School of Architecture. Kay Stevens lias charge of the ar-; " * angenient of this year’s frolic According to Dorothea Holt,
NA SOCIETY MEET TONIGHT
lieu, national literary society, hold an open meeting, the = lor the semester In 254 —st l'nion, at 7 o’clock tort'All campus women Interest-•it the aocioty are cordially in-{J to attend.
etnbership In thi* organization ■scured through the passing of
-tests. Each prospective mem-must make a speech of five tei duration, on any subject, nt the use of notes. In ad-in examination on the prin-sol parliamentary law Is also The next two meetings will : T°ted to tryout speeches, I'fances Schulte, president, f '5 a national literary so-is the oldest literary so-!»« the campui. lt was found-[ 1!82 by » member of the /,tce college chapter, the *r chapter of the society. It , o( 'I’e most active organiza on the campus.
(r [,* ^0r Ibe present semes-I Francen Schulte, president; Zimmerman, vice-presi-
iiir i'8	secretary;
Hoaford, treasurer; Lyda “ *Dd Dorothy Jones cen-_• a>7 James, critic, Marshall • 'baplain, and Maiie Fay ®arshaii,
of Dance Conduct Classes
,or ,"° Jean director Bo»|	at “*« Holly-
mi	Pasadena Hose
«-C. UCt ,our (la8*es in j«l t0 ,u®mer session, ac-fealpi, u“°uuc«“ent of Wll-d	chairman of
-	of Physical educa-
co'"101 of ,lle Ameri-°f New Vork ^Quiid “** New York C!h*Cd,be Evince-»• a h Internationally •nkue m “'er of distinction
S. C. SORORITIES COMMENCE RUSH WEEK ON CAMPUS
New Pan-Hellenic Rules Put Into Effect fo- Occasion.
Rushees and uj o.ity members are now in the midst of rushing. This week is formal rush week, and all women are cooperating in putting the new Pan Hellenic rules into effect.
At 9 o'clock this morning a list of the rushees of each sorority was given to the registrars office and on Thursday morning a list of all girls eligible for pledging will be po?ted outside the registrar's office in the Administration building.
During the next four days rushees will be guests at teas and dinners at sorority houses. Date cards for these affairs were sent out last week, and the new girls chose and accepted the two affairs they wished to attend at each house. Arrangements for dates other than those formally accepted may be made by the sororiUes the day before the affair.
The rule of the 10-miuute con versation on the campus between any sorority girl and rushees w ill be ln effect throughout tho week, orr the campus uo communication of any kind is permitted with the exception of formal dates.
Invitations for the formal preference dinner which will be given Saturday night by each sorority will be extended by telephone between IU and 12 Thursday night. The recipient of the invitation signs her preference the next morning In the office of thc dean of women which office will be open from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Friday. The dean of women will later notify the sororities as to who will be their guests for the formal dinner,.
Talk On Religion By Dr. Starbuck On Y. W. Program
Dr. Edwin Diller Starbuck of the department of philosophy will speak at the first of the weekly luncheon meetings of the V. W. discussion groups to be held Wednesday noou. Dr. Starbuck will give the fiMt ot a series of talks and discussions concerning the conception of the nature of the ultimate reality, entitled "God as the Life of the World."
All campus women are invited to attend these weekly luncheons, held under the leadership of the world fellowship and discussion chairmen of the Y. W. C. A., at which various leaders of thought both within and without the university address the women of this campus. Meetings are held In Divinity hall, I niversity and 34th streets. Reservations not necessary. Price 20 cents.
Intramural Bridge is now the thing at the I'nlveralty of lowa. They divide the fraternitlei and sororities into leagues and by eliin ination the house having the highest score receives the reward.
chairman of the entertainment committee, the Floradora Frolic of 1931 is going to present the choicest array of talent ever to be assembled for any Southern California social event.
TO GIVE MYSTERY PLAY
One attraction of the evening v.ill be a bloodcurdling mystery play written by "Jim" Ashbauch and Robert Boyle. The play deals with the murder of one Cortland van Flit, and the feminine lead is played by Douglas Hale, strong character pl ot l ayer or the present day era of mystery plays.
Another choice, bit of entertainment will be the liar Room quartet! ° under lhe direction of Henry Hesse.
1931 SEXTETTE
The main feature of the evening will be the Floradora Sextette ol 1931. This bebustled, hoop-skirted chorus will be under the supervision of Jack Smith, eminent president of the'TroJan Squires. A wonderful gioup of young dancers has been assembled for this occasion.
Tickets are now on sale at the School of Architecture or at the ticket window in the Student Union. The price is $2.00. “Tickets hae been selling quite rapidly,” said Robert Boyle, chairman of ticket sales, "and due to the limited number of bids, those expecting to attend should get their tickets soon."
LA TERTULIA PLANS SOCIAL FUNCTIONS
Plans for the social functions for this semester of La Tertulia, campus Spanish club, were completed at a recent session of the legislative council. A theater party, several luncheons, and a dance will be climaxed by a fiesta, which promises to be the club's laigest event of the year.
The lota chapter of Sigma Delta PI, honorary Spanish fraternity, has extended an invitation to the members of La Tertulia to attend a gathering at the home of Ellen !New by, 1657 Grt-mercy place, on Feb. 28, at 8 p.m. Those who wish to attend must give their names lo i iheir class representative or to Mr.
'i Enco, president of the Hpanish club,
| before Thursday, Feb. 19.
| Anybody who is interested In i Spanish is urged to become a member of La Tertulia, as it will prove to be ot great benefit in learning the Spanish language and customs. Membership cards will be issued on receipt of the 50 cent membership fee. Cla.-;s representatives are requested to bring a list of prospective members from tbelr classes to the next meeting of the legislative council.
PROFESSOR TO SPEAK
Proft-ssor Rene Belle of Ihe department of French, Is to speak ou "Biography and Novel in Contemporary French literature” before the Alliance Francais of Pjjsadena tomorrow at the residence of Mrs. H. L 1. Smllh, 1320 Woodstock road, San Marino, al 3 p.m. Mrs. F. B. Badgley, president of the Alliance, will preside.
Y.M. To Hear Albion King Talk On *Psychology Oj Drunkeness’
Speaking on the "Psychology of Drunkenness," Albion King of the philosophy department will address the Y. M C. A. at ita weekly council dinner tomorrow night at 5:30 in the ' rooms
Previously published in the Christian Century, his article on drunkenness has stimulated discussion among antagonists and defenders of prohibition. Since hia article is based on scientific facts and ls entirely removed from a moral consideration it has been of interest to larger groups than those coac*i ned with only the religious issues at prohibition King has lectured In various
parts of the country since publishing the article and has completed a schedule of speeches ln Los Angeles. All men are invited to hear the speaker at the meeting tomorrow night.
Community singing under the direction of Frank Purcell will form a part of the meeting. Dinner will be served at 25 cents a plate promptly at 5:30. The meeting will adjourn before 7 o'clock.
PHI CHI THETA TAKES SEVEN IN CEREMONY
Commerce Sorority Honors Girls Who Attained High Ranking.
Pledging ceremony was held Friday for seven girls by Phi Chi Theta. national profcslonal sorority of the Collego of Commerce.
Those pledged were Martha Burkett, Dorothea Capps, Consuelo Crowley, Florence Foull, Edythe Lawton, Josephine Pelphry, and Genevieve Plagnlon. Gladys Kik, president, was in charge of the ceremony,
Membership in Thi Chl Theta !s based upon interest In the field of commerce, high scholarship, and activities, Honorary members Include women who are outstanding ln the field of commerce.
Culminating a seriet of rushing affairs held by the sorority wa? a formal banquet at the Mary Louise Tea Room Tuesday evening. Thc lable appointments were in laveti der and gold, the sorority colors, with a ship forming the centerpiece.
Set Dates For Voting
Nominating For Officers in Colleges of Liberal Arts and Commerce Due
Election dales for class officers In the College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences and the College of Commerce have been set by thc Legislative council, according lo election commissioner Raymond Geller. Nominations for candidates for the |sev.eral offices will close at 3 o'clock j Thursday, Feb. 19.
I ln the College of Commerce Ihe [office of president is the only vacancy. College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences will nominate all of the various class oflicers. In addition to the various constitutional provisions for newly elected oltlo ers, vacancies due to absence or ineligibility will be fllled.
Ballots will be cast for the candl dates for the several offices o Feb. 2t! between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The regular elee lions committee will officiate at the polls.
Permanent senior class presldeut nominations will close ou Thursday, Feb. 5. The election for this position will be held the following Thursday.
Petitions of candidates for offices of the Associated Siudenl Body and others specified by its constitution must be filed with the elections' commissioner by Thursday, April 9. AU-l'nlverslty nominations will tak^ place ou Thursday, April 30 and will be followed by the genera election on Thursday, May 7.
Dr. L. E. Lovejoy To Give Lecture In Religion Class
Dr. Luther E. Lovejoy, slewaid-Hhip secretary of one of tbe largest American protcstaut denominations will lecture to the class in church administration at 9 o'clock this morning ,on financial cinlcs and methods. IJr. Lovejoy is at present surveyiug the Pacific coast fleld.
Dr. Lovejoy has worked out a complete technique for survey anil finance that conserves tbe best In modern methods with the best In the spiritual attitudes of prospective money givers.
Prof. Knopf ls a personal friend of Dr. Lovejoy and has Induced him to include this round table discussion In hia schedule of appointments while in Los Angeles.
The class In Church Administra-Uon Is made up of men and women studying for Religious Education or the ministry.
TRAIN WRECKED
MAZATLAN, Mexico, Feb. 16 — (UP) — Train No. 9, northbound from Guadalajara, was wrecked today near Rosario, in Sinaloa state. Several persons were injured. Reports said the accident was c aused by loose rails. Tl	1 ■ been
removed.
March 20 Set For Class Play Tryouts
Tryouts for the Junior class play, for which Ihe dale was announced yesterday by Play Production Manager Fred Phleger as Friday. March 20, will be held today at 3:30 o'clock in room 333. Old College.
W. Hay MacDonald, director of play productions, will conduct the tryouts. The election of the play is scheduled to be announced within the next few days, MacDonald said. It Is understood that several modern comedies are under considet ation.
MICHIGAN UNIV. FRATRNITIES GET AID OF ALUMNI
Five Nationals Not to Learn Fate Until Wednesday;
Picas Heard.
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Feb. 16 — (I P) Five suspended I'nlveralty of Michigan fraternities will nol know their final fate until next Wednesday, although the Inivcrsll.v Senate committee on Student Affairs, the university disciplinary body, met In a speoiHl session Ihis afternoon lo hear pleas of alumni, other fraternities and the student council.
All of lhe groups have recom-i inend".d that the punl.- limcnt of the Slgma Alpha Epsilon, Pill Delia I'l'heia, Kappa Sigma, Diiia Kappa Epallon and Thi la Delia Chl fraternities be made loss stringent. The i ii ve were suspended Thursday by the Senate committee, alter police found liquor in lhe frnternillps.
The Senate committee took no ac tion in the meeting today, according to Dean of Students J. A. Bur;-ley, chairman of ihe committee, but anollicr meeting will be held Wednesday afternoon when il Is expected some action will be taken, either to change the punishment or to uphold lhe original ruling by which the fraternities aie on suspension until next Sep.ember, and must be au social probation for Ihe succeeding year.
PLEDGE TAKEN ILL
DURING SMOKER
Taken suddenly ill during the fourth Inteiiraieiulty smoker at the Phi Kappa Psl house last night, Gale Stockton, prominent golfer, was rushed to a Los Angeles hospital for medical aid. First reports Indicated that he was suffering from an acute aitack of appendicitis. Stockton Is a Phi Psl pledge.
Two hundred men were being en tertalned al the smoke, when the incident occurred. Paul /ander, In lei fialernlty souncll president, was presiding.
The next smoker will be held In three weeks, Zander announced.
Invitation Extended By Literary Society
Clionian literary society will hold ils first open meeting tonight at 7:30 in Ihe V. W. C. A. rooms on the i Ii I id floor Student l'nion. Doi is Lohmer, president, extends a hearty invitation to all women studenis of the university who are Interested In any lype of literary endeavor tu attend this open meeting.
Some of the gills who will assist in presenting Uie progiam for tonight’s meeting are Audrey Haymer, censor of the sorlety; Pauline Foster, Lillian Makepeace, and Rala Joffe.
ROYAL POWER OF ALFONSO THREATENED
Change in Political System Appears Probable Results of Crisis.
MADRID, Feb. 17 — (Tuesday)—
, (UP) ■— Unconfirmed reports clr- 1 j culated here early today said sev- j eral Spanish regiments had revolt- j ed. Details were lacking.
MADRID. Feb. 16 — (UP) — A change iu the entire political system with far reaching restrictions on tlio autocratic powers of the throne appeared tonight as a probable solution for the crisis which has serli^isly threatened the moil archy in Spain.
King Alfonso XIII. more sorely beset than at any moment in his lifetime on the throne, turned to Don Jose Sanches Guerra, constitutionalist leader, in his search for a suong man lo build n new ministry, lo succeed the dlctorlal regime headed by Gen. Damaso Berenguer, who resigned Saturday.
COALITION MINISTRY
Political leaders believe that Ihe present situation inevitably foreshadows Ihe reduction of King Al fouso's power to that of a constitutional monarch — bluntly, a figurehead.
Sanches Guerra conferred with the King during Me day. He left the palace the last time at 6:45 p.m., announcing that he hoped to lorm a cabinet by noon tomorrow. He indicated Ii would be a coalition ministry, with a strong constitutionalist majority.
PREMIER IS ILL
Asked whether the Republicans i and Socialists would collaborate with him, Guerra said;
"1 am unable to suy. 1 myself am awaiting their answers. Concretely, this evening I have nolhlug lo say. It is possible there will be a new government tomorrow,”
Sanchez Guerra, former premier, accepted Ihe king s request that he seek lo form a cabinet, despite his age - he Is upwards of 70 — and III health. He entered lhe welter of political conferences and consultations which have followed like a maelstrom In the walie of the Berenguer ministry’s tall Iasi Saturday.
Science Hit By Einstein
PASADENA, Calif., Feb. 16 — (I P) - Dr. Albert Einstein loday urged students at the California Institute of Technology lo work toward correction ot the "misapplication of science by mankind" lu an address loay.
The noted physicist apoks in German and his *remaiks were iranslated by Dr. It. C. Colman. All of the sludents are engaged in scientific and technical work.
| "In llils machine age,” Dr. Eln .stein Bald, "discoveries of science ' have been misapplied by men. Poison gases are used lo kill anu mutilate during war. lu peace time, sciemiflc discoveries are mad ‘ into mat hlues in factories and men are made into slaves. They come from the factoi les after their work, tiled, slid disgusted wit Is life.
Monday Declared
Holiday by S. C. President
Next Monday has been declared a holiday for all classes ac-coidlng to a proclamation Issued from the office of Dr. R. R. von KleinSmid late yesterday. As Washington’s birthday falls on Sunday, the following day ls to be rommeniorated as a national holiday.
Because classes are not lo be held. Ihe dig and other affairs scheduled for Monday will he postponed until later in Ihe week.
DEBATERS MEET LAVERNE TEAM ON FREE TRADE
Sixth Contest of Season Scheduled Tonight: Swanberg, White Speakers.
Trojan debaters will Journey to La Verne college tonight lo compete ln the sixth debate of Ihe season. Hyrum White and Captain Randall Swanberg will represent Southern California against Ihe af flrmatlves of La Verne college on Ihe Free Trade question. White is Ihe Trojan first speaker. No decision will be given .
The contest tonight Is Ihe second debate for Ihe season for While and Captain Swanberg, they having won a decision coutest from the Wiilltier college team earlier In lhe year.
Hlanford speakers, upholding the negative issues nf lhe Free Trade question, competed In a non deds ion contest Iasi evening with Emil Sleek and Ul* nn .lones of Southern California. Stanford's team was compost'd of Isudor Holasun and James llobb. Hotason acted as lhe visiting first speaker.
The contest last evening was lhe only debate In which the Sian fonl team engaged In ils trip to Los Augeles and the team Is leaving loday for Palo Alto. Coach J. G. Emerson ol Stanford was unable to accompany his leam to Southern California due to cou flirting engagements.
Tomorrow evening a Trojan af fl'matlve trim of I'mll Slec’.t ;ind jimn Jones will debir.i lhe travel-i ll? (peaki is from Noriiv c»t N;si-aienu college of Nainp.i, Milio.
MEETING PLANNED BY ARISTOTELIAN
Aristotelian llteraT fraternity will have Ils first program ot the semester tonight at 7 o'clock, in Ihe "V’” hut, The tli»l three meetings of Ihe cigunlzatlon are held for the purpose of acquainllng campus men with Its purposes, alms, and achievements.
The Cavalier orchestra, under tbe direction of Reeves Templeman and Alan Schmidt, has been secured for the purpose of providing entertain ment. The literary program will consist of a humorous address by Charles Smith, a revelation of llie dolnxs of the local police department, by Hugh Conley, and a round table discussion contrasting G. K. Chesterton wills Bernard Shaw.
All campus men, eapeclally those who are Interested In belter public speaking, deviating, and lilerary woik, are cordially Invited to attend.
GROUP WILL TOUR CAMPUS FOR DANCE
Labriola's Orchestra to Play at All-University Underclass Function.
Members of the Flying Squadron under the leadership of Hyrum j While will canvass lhe social houses on the campus to stimulate interest in the annual underclass dance lo be given Friday evening in the Student Union.
Bob Labrlol* and his nine piece orchestra has been nRmed lo plav st the function. This orchestra Is composed entirely of men on the campus and It has appeared at many all-unlverslty functions.
TICKETS ON SALE Cooperation of the various houses Is requested by Ed I.re, chairman of ticket sales. This is the only event sponsored by the freshman and sophomore classes and it presents nn Ideal opportunity for members of the Greek groups to become moro intimately acquainted.
Bids have been priced at $1 '>0 per couple and a limit of 150 has been placed lo Insure ample spare for the dancers. Decorations and programs for Ihe affair will be carried out In Ihe George Wash inglon motif.
STORE HAS BIDS Distribution of the bids has been placed lu the hands of a committee of underclassmen from each of Ihe social houses. In addition, they may he obtained at Ihe ticket boolli iu Ihe Student Store.
The dance Is to Inaugurate the social season of lhe spring semester and inasmuch as it 1s an all-university affair those planning lo allend are urged to obtain their bids at an early date.
Oidberg To Give Piano Course ln Summer Session
Arne Oidberg, composer, pianist, aud pedagogue of International standing, will give a special class in elementary and advanced composition al the summer session ot the College of Music. The session, which Is to Iasi six weeks, begins June 22 and end Aug. 1. Besides theoretical subjects, Instruction will be given In plsno, voice, violin, cello, organ, harp, flute, string bass, clarinet, aud all band Instruments.
Director of the piano department of Northwestern university school ol music, Mr. Oidberg, ls also professor of composition and has been director ot the graduate department for 31 years. He la also a member ol the National Institute of Arts and letters. Professor Oidberg bas composed 12 orchestra numbers, two piano quintets, a string quartet, a woodwind quintet, aud a sonata and other pieces for the piauo.
President is Guest At Informal Dinner
‘God and the Cosmos’ Subject In Philosophy Forum Talk Today
Given as a portion of lhe international relations program of the Marlborough school for girls, Dr. and Mrs. Rufus B. von KleinSmid, Dean Mary Sinclair Crawford, and six Chinese sludents were tbe guesla of Miss Ada 8. Blake and students of the school al an informal dinner Sunday evening.
Students who attended Ibe function were Klt-King Louis, Sui Fong Lee, Tien Djen Nl. Veuk lu Lo, Tennyson Po < i"i»•? .-ni George Lin.
"God and tlie Cosmos," is ihe subject for Ihe Philosophy Forum address al 4 :30 today In I lie Mudd Memorial building. The speaker is John Elof Boodin, professor of philosophy st L'. C. L. A. and Ihe only Forum lecturer not directly associated wilh Ihe Trojan faculty He was, however, on the S. C. staff in 1927 28 and is an hon-oray fellow of the School of Philosophy.
Among American philosophers in s recent number of the Hlbbert
Dr. Boodin is noled for the broad scope of his philosophy and Ihe effort In his many writings lo give due attention and emphasis to all the facts of experience. He Is an example of a leaction against the specialising tendency common to mosl educatora. Two recent contributions by Dr. Boodin which bear on the subject he will discuss today are, "Cosmology ln Plato’s Thought," appearing In Mind last spring, and "The Universe a Living Whole,” which was published
Journal. The latter article was read before the Argonauts, philosophy club, last Bummer.
The Forum, according to reports from the School of Philosophy, be gan the semester activities Tuesday with a large gathering which heard Director Ralph T. Flewelling discuss Personalism. Professor Bood-in's lecture loday ls the first of two that will be given by him. Tbe meeting Is open to studenis and Ihe public.
Program Planned By Chorus Class
Tentative arrangements for a Pre-Easter program to be given for the university by the chorus class are now being formulated under the direction of Ted Sharp, manager of the chorus.
It present plauB are carried through, "Seveu Last Words” by Dudley Buck will be offered. Definite announcement of the program is not to be made until later.
The chorua class, which is oflei* ed by the musical organisations d» partment, offers an opportunity foj group singing. According to Sharp, there is still an opportunity for additional singers to aigro up lor tb< ciasa.
ELECT FINLAND PRESIDENT
H EL-MNG*X)hS, Flcitaad. Feb. W — (UP) — Premier P. R Svfnbul vud, leader of tbe so caMed coals tion party, waa elected pres!«Hst of Finland today. He aucseeda U. K Relander, retiring	executive
for a six year term. Svinhiitnid wai elected on tha third ballot by I vote ot J51 bo 143 iu parHaHMOt.