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rOLUME XXXI
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, MAY 13, 1940
NUMBER 143
rick Billiard Artist I Exhibit Skill kt Pi KA House
larles C. Peterson, world's shot billiard champion, lises to astound campus experts tonight when he lucts a billiard exhibition the tennis court of the Pi )pa Alpha fraternity house p.m.
;terson will invite any iber of the audience to him a shot he can't make, a |lenge which he has successfully itained since 1931 when he be-his tours of various clubs, coland recreation centers lghout the United States.
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(>remost exponent of billiards as jrt “for all ages.” Peterson will instruction to spectators at his jition. He will demonstrate lematical and geometric princi-emploving addition, subtrac-and multiplication with his Icated” cue.
addition to the demonstration, Irson will lecture on the funda-|tals of the game. The Associa-of College unions and the Nail Billiard association are spon-ig Peterson’s eighth yearly tour le nation.
COGNIZED WORLD EXPERT
ie billiard wizard was starred ltly in “Take A Cue,” a Pete th movie short in which he dem-Irateri the most difficult of the shots in his repertoire of fancy work. He is one of the few ird experts in the world cap-■of putting enough “English” on jail to make it inscribe a com-circle on the table.
Person's exhibition will begin o'clock tonight on the Pi Kappa ka tennis court and all students jested in the demonstration are led to attend.
HOLLAND CITIES BURN AS AIR BATTLES RAGE
Nazis Bomb Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Hague;
Dutch Troops Driven Back From Yssel River
AMSTERDAM, May 12—(UP)—Parts of the cities of Rotterdam and The Hague were in flames tonight after Nazi aerial attacks extending throughout Holland. At the Ysse! river stubbornly fighting Dutch troops fell back under heavy enemy blows.
Charles C. Peterson
. . . performs tonight
Allied and German planes bat-I tied above clouds of smoke over The Hague and Rotterdam while at Amsterdam seven aid raid alarms drove residents to shelters and the rumbling thuds of bursting bombs and noise of anti-aircraft fire came from the outskirts.
Dutch authorities denied, however, that the city had been ordered evacuated of civilians in preparation for a British bombardment from the sea to drive out the Germans.
From The Hague, it was reported at noon that “the authorities have the situation in hand and there is
Tremendous fires b^zed in Rot- i no sign of any street fighting.” i terdam as Dutch defenders strug- This report indicated, however,
Class of 40 Awaits Events Of Final Week
Groups of ’90-’30 To Hold Reunions During Senior Week
Beginning with baccalaureate services in the coliseum, the class of 1940 will enter a week of varied activities June 2 which includes re- j unions, breakfasts, and the annual senior ball.
Following the annual levee June
i gled to dislodge attacking Germans from the right bank of the Maas river. The water tower was ablaze and large fires burned elsewhere in the picturesque city, which was without drinking water.
On the right bank of the Maas the 28.291-ton Holland-America liner Statendam was on fire.
that the situation there was acute and that the Germans were close around the city.
The German planes which appeared constantly over Amsterdam dropped leaflets warning the people against any resistance, saying that it was futile and would only lead I to “destruction.”
Rupert P. Hughes
. . presides at banquet
SC Delegates To Tokyo Hear Talk on Japanese Customs
Prof. and Mrs. Nakazawa Lead Discussions At Tea To Acquaint Southland Students
Discussions of Japanese customs and oulture were led by Prof .and Mrs. Ken Nakazawa at a tea yesterday for southern California delegates to the seventh annual American-6 at the home of Dr. and Mrs.'Japan student conference in Tokyo this summer. Professor
Rufus B. von KieinSmid for graduating members of all schools and colleges and their parents, the class of '30 will meet for its 10th annual reunion in the Foyer of Town and Gown.
SENIORS RECEIVE HONORS
On the same day seniors will gather for an assembly at which va-
Nakazawa is a lecturer in Asiatic studies.
Rupert Hughes To Be Toastmaster At Annual Dinner
Climaxing the year’s activities, the Associated Graduate students will gather for their 13th annual banquet in the Foyer of Town and Gown tomorrow night at 6:30 o’clock.
The affair is under the d-i- ! rection of Val Lehnberg. graduate school president. Rupert Hughes and Lloyd C. Douglas, | authors, will be toastmaster and j speaker, respectively. Dr. Rockwell j Dennis Hunt, dean of the Graduate | School, will greet the assembly and introduce candidates for the degree , of doctor of philosophy.
OFFICERS TO AID Other graduate officers who are j assisting Lehnberg with arrangements are Samuel Owen Lane, vice-president; Dorothy Otis, secretary; and Joseph Sparks, treasurer.
The graduate council which will be introduced includes Glen Stewart, Henry Kratzer, Pantella Engle, Franklyn Gilchrist, Abbie Mann. Bob Matzke, Chester Myers. Ala-stair Taylor. William Penhallow. and Jack Swarthout.
BANQUETS REVIEWED Many prominent educators have
Lloyd C. Douglas
. . wiH s~peak at dinner
Italians Call Four Classes To Colors
War Rumors Spread As H Duce Strengthens Italo-French Frontier
The tea was given for the purpose of acquainting students from the southland colleges who have been chosen to attend the conference. Gregory Wolfe of the University of Redlands; Walter Winebrenner of LACC and eight SC students; Ashley Orr. Jack Baird. William Ca-vaney, Mildred Eberhard, Stanley Johnson, Charles Johnston, Bill
rious honors for outstanding Maxwell, and Margaret Munn at-achievements will be presented to tended. Five students represented the leading class members. The as- UCLA.
irst Evening rum Planned
ie intemational situation will Idiscussed by Capt. J. M. de lfort. author and former mem-|of the British intelligence ser-at a forum sponsored by the [•ersity College Professional club arrow at 6 p.m. in 1 Bridge hall |ment.
le forum will be the first of a Is for the club, which was Ided by Godfrey Gladston. Ox-graduate and University col-student.
e forum is open to students faculty of both the day and |ing classes.
inella Heads litorial Panel Law Review
jur Manella, law student, will | the new editorial panel of the jem California Law Review. Robert Kingsley, faculty edi-the law school quarterly, an-Friday.
new assistant editors. Rob-srrey, Julius Isen, and Oscar ynbaum, were named to Ma-staff.
student editors were appoint-a committee of law school ly members under the direc-kf Professor Kingsley. Manella |is assistants will edit the stu-ction of the review and will Itreatises on recent law deci-
next issue of the quarterly ition will be released and cir-to law school all over the earlv in June.
sembly will be followed by the annual Ivy day ceremonies on the lawn in front of Old College.
Graduation day will start with the 17th yearly senior women's breakfast at the Delta Delta Delta sorority house at 10 a.m.
BAND OFFERS CONCERT
In the afternoon the Trojan band will give a concert in Alumni Memorial park after which graduating students, faculty, alumni, and recipients of honorary degrees will martch to the coliseum for the 57th annual commencement exercises.
The class of '90 will gather in the president’s suite for its 50th reunion as will the class of ’15 in ^jje ! Student Union for its 25th yearly get-together.
Drama Workshop Schedules Meet
•The final meeting of the Drama Workshop for this semester will be concluded in Touchstone theatre at 3 o'clock this afternoon.
New regulations, which will govern work in the group as stated in the constitution, will be presented by the president.
Incoming officers are Ann Burnett. president; Harry Bennett, vice-president; and Mildred Warnack. secretary-treasurer.
The outgoing officers include: Jack Silverstein. president: Paula Jean, vice-president; and Barbara Barnett, secretary-treasurer.
The delegates will leave from San Francisco on June 24 aboard the NYK liner Asama Karu. They will arrive in Honolulu on the morning of June 29 and after spending the day there will leave for Yokohama.
Club To Review Books of Hughe, Kipling Today
The weekly Film Book Club of the Air will review Thomas Hughe's popular “Tom Brown's School Days” today over Station KFAC at 1:15 p.m. Mrs. Mary Duncan Carter, director of the School of Library Science, will lead the review.
Hughe, whose story of school life at Rugby, 'where football was conceived. is also the author of “Tom Brown at Oxford.”, another popular novel and sequel to the “School Days.” The book, which was written in 1861. presents an interesting commentary on the Victorian era.
Joining Mrs. Carter will be Mary : Elizabeth Nicholls and Ralph Thomason of the school, who will review Rudvard Kipling's “Stalky and Company.” Reminiscent of Kipling's youth, this novel deals with the adventures of three English schoolboys. Another tale of school life. “Housemaster.” by J. H. Beith. will be discussed. This work, according to Mrs. Carter, is an entertaining novel of a headmaster of an English public school who receives a visit from his three young nieces, i
osophy and religion, were cash prizes of $10, respectively.
The awards $25, $15, and
Eta Sigma :ts Officers
Sore Nilsson was elected it of Phi Eta Sigma, fresh-honorary fratemity, at a ^g of the organization Friday in the YMCA office, officers elected were Robert vice-president; Niels Niel-retary; Herbert Johnson, sr; and Allan Hastings, his-The last two were chosen lously
Institute of Government Convenes at SC, June 10
Taking part in a one-week educational project, 18 SC faculty members will participate in the 12th annual Institute of Government which opens June 10 on the Trojan campus. The faculty members will join with 88 state officials and departmental heads from 56 California cities to discuss current problems of administration. . ---
following members of the SC faculty: Miss Arlien Johnson. Graduate School of Social Work; R. E. Ahrens, instructor in government; Edward J. Olstyn. assistant to the director, civic center division. School of Government; Eleanor B. Me-
Carus Will Tell War Situation
Pettengill To Discuss International Events
Dr. Clayton D. Carus. professor of foreign trade, will address the members of Sigma Chi fraternity tonight on America’s place in the present war situation.
Phi Kappa Tau and Delta Delta Delta will join tonight to hear Dr.
Robert B. Pettengill, associate professor of economics, who will also speak on the war situation.
Dr. T. Walter Wallfcank. assistant professor of history, will address the Sigma Chis Wednesday night at the annual father and son banquet to be held at the fraternity house.
Originating with Sigma Chi, the practice of weekly Monday night talks given at the dinner table has recently been adopted by other houses. Last week the Tri-Delt sorority and Phi Kappa Tau fraternity joined to hear Dr. Frank H.
Jonas, instructor in political science. speak on the same subject.
Paul Ignatius, member of Phi Kappa Tau and president-elect of the junior class, and Maxie Lee Bourke. Tri-Delt, have been instrumental in bringing these talks to their respective houses.
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Hunt To Attend Golden Jubilee At Napa College
Dr. Rockwell Dennis Hunt, dean of the Graduate School, and member of the Napa college class of 1890, will attend the Golden Jubilee celebration on the College of the Pacific campus this summer.
Dean Hunt is one of the two living members of the graduating class of 1890. which was the first regular . professor of psychology, in the so-college class graduated from that ' cial lounge of Bridge hall at 3 institution. Henry C. Tillman, of o'clock this Thursday afternoon.
San Jose, is the other student of Interested students are invited to his class who will attend.	attend by Merrill C. Goodall, head
Napa College consolidated with of the forum committee. Goodall Pacific in 1896. then known as Uni- stressed that this informal discus-versity of the Pacific. All Napa sion will center around the recent j college graduates are accepted as polls conducted by Fortune maga-Pacific alumni.	zine and by the Gallup institute.
Trojans Given Phi Beta Kappa Cash Awards
Mayer, Simkin,
Gleboff Honored For Prize Essays
The three Trojan winners in the anntial Phi Beta Kappa essay contest were presented cash prizes at the spring meeting luncheon of the organization's Southland alumni at the Claremont inn, Pomona college,
Saturday.
Fred Mayer, Benjamin Simkin, j and Nicholas Gleboff were the three whose essays were selected by
the Pomona alumni committee to highlighted graduate banquets in receive the awards.	past years. In 1937 Robert Huch-
Mrs. Irene T. Heineman. assist- ins, president of the University of ant state superintendent of schools, Chicago, addressed the gathering, was the principal speaker at the while a year later Dr. Everett Dean yearly award luncheon. Her ad- Martin, social philosopher of Clare-dress was entitled “Education Plan- mont college, was guest speaker, ning.” Every chapter in southern Prof. Carl D. Anderson. California California was represented.	Institute of Technology; and Dr.
Mayer's paper, entitled “A Critical Ralph F. Lutz, dean of the Stan-In ter pre tation of Machiavelli.” won. ford Graduate School, appeared at first prize in the department of other graduate affairs.
government, sociology, and econom- ACTIVITIES DISCUSSED	\ ued piastering Rome,
ics, Simkin took second prize in other activities of the Associated aesthetic and fine arts with a dissertation on “Music ... A Pat-
ROME. May 13— «'P)—'The government today announced that four new classes of reservists totalling
about 4.000.000 men have been call- j Now Invite,” by Dow lan d.“ All Crea ed to the colors, amid increasing
Senior Week Program Presented In Bovard Tonight
Bovard a-uditorium will be the scene of a music and dance festival tonight at 8:15 o’clock as members of the School erf Music, university choral groups, and dance organizations unite to present a program that is being offered 'm place of the usyal Commencement week event which
in past years had been given by the School of Music.
Under the direction of Max T. Krone, assistant director of the School of Music, and Miss Mary Hungerford. instructor in physical education, the dance and music program will include the following: The A Capella choir will sin? “Gloria m Excclsis Deo.’’ by Bach, “Tenebrae Factae Sunt.” by Ingegneri “Hospoli Pomilui.” by Lvovsk. MADRIGAL SINGERS PERFORM The Madrigal Singers will present “Sing We and Chant It.” by Morley, “Come Again. Sweet Dove Doth
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Graduate students during the year , have been monthly luncheons in tern of Life ; and Gleboff sub- Elisabeth von KieinSmid hall, feat-mitted Nationality None to earn urjng guest speakers such an Man-third prize in the division of phil— cliester Boddy. editor and publisher
of the Los Angeles Daily News and Evening News.
The first of these luncheons in October was highlighted by the presentation of a portrait of Dean Hunt, painted by Peter Ilyin of San Francisco.
Tickets for the banquet may be purchased at the cashier's window in the Student Union and from members of the graduate council for SI.
World Affairs Meets May 18
With Dr. T. Walter Wallbank.
Manchester Boddy, and Chester Rowell as guest' speakers, the final World Affairs assembly of the current season will convene Saturday evening. May 18. at the Vista del Arroyo hotel.
Dr. Wallbank, of the SC history department, will di.icuss ‘ The British Empire at War.” “Recent Turn of Events,” and “Analyzing Propaganda,” are the selected topics of Boddy and Rowell.
By providing a May program, the World Affairs committee has broken a four-year precedent. Because of the tense situation abroad, the va- Barnett, Harry Bennett, Ann Bur- Dr. Albert S. Raubenheimer. dean rious aspects of the international nett, Paula Jean, Muriel Lindstrom. of the College of Letters. Arts, and
Sciences, addressed the Adult Education conference Friday afternoon in Bovard auditorium.
Addressing several hundred peo-i pie attending the “Family Harmony” session of the conference. Dr.
Players Initiate Pledges Today
Informal initiation for seven pledges of National Collegiate players will be conducted this aft- ; ernoon at 3:30. announces Jack Silverstein, initiation supervisor.
The new initiates are Barbara Barnett, Harry Bennett, Ann Bur
hints that Italy is on the verge of entering the war.
The new classes are expected to bring the number of Italian soldiers under arms to about 2,000.000.
Other developments included:
1. Premier Benito Mussolini instructed his generals to perfect further defenses on the Ttalo-French frontier, which well informed quarters took as a strong hint that Italy may soon be at war with France.
Squads of young men con tin-and several provincial cities, with anti-British posters, despite Britain’s protest yesterday.
3. The Italian press devoted its front pages to bitter denunciations of the Allied blockade, even subordinating war news to the campaign. whipping to fever heat anti-Allied feelings of the people.
The ministry of war in confirming that reservists of the classes of 1911-1914 i men 26 to 29 > had been called to the colors said the measure “must be considered as due to demands of an exceptional character.” Taken in conjunction with strengthening of Alpine defenses and the virtual wartime footing of the Italian navy, the measure was interpreted in authoritative quarters as indicating Italy is preparing to face developments in the immediate future likely to embroil her in the war.
Raubenheimer Addresses Meet
situation perts
will be analyzed by ex-
Ruch To Lead forum Thursday
Postponed from Thursday because I of conflict in schedule, the talk. “Public Opinion Polls.” will be given by Dr. Floyd L. Ruch, associate
Bill Shaw, and Nancy Thompson, j Formal initiation to the national j honorary dramatics fraternity will be conducted by Harry Eddy, presi- | dent, at the Phi Beta studios at Pinehurst, Saturday.
A dinner will be given in honor Raubenheimer spoke on The Home of the new members.	1 and its Family Harmony.’’ Chair -
tures Now Are Merry Minded.” by Bennet. “I Beheld Her. Beautififl as a Dove,” by Willan, and “O No, ; John.” by Thiman.
The Men’s Glee club will sing | “Non Nobis Domine,” by Quilter, l and “Hey Robin!” by Shaw.
Masemi Kuwahar-a will play a i piano number. “Etude in Waltz Form." by Saint-Saens. Mary Lou Perry will sing ‘‘The Time for Mak-j ing Songs Has Come.” by Rogers,
| “The Two Roses,” by Gilberte. and “Mountains.” by Rasbach. She will be accompanied by Fern Crotchett. Bevington Blackslee. tenor, accompanied by Elinor Corn, will sing ; “Salut Demeure Chaste Et Pure.'* by Gounod, and “Yesterday and To-I day.” by Spross.
QUARTET WILL PLAY
The string quartet composed of Elis Ronbeck. Ben Simpkin, Leo Robbins, and Calvin Inman, will play “Larghetto.” by Handel. “Valse Noble.” by Nedbal, and “Perpetual Motion.” by Cui.
The Trojan Four, of Allen Hastings, Roger Pease, Bernard Meyers, and Gordon Aspengren. will sing “The Nightingale.” by Weelkes.
Vance McBumey will play a piano solo. “Jeau d’Eaux.” by Ravel. The last number including the choir and dance group will consist of “Gaelic Mouth Music,” by McLeod and “The Peddler.” by Krone. Betty Donegan, soprano, and James Morrison, baritone, will be featured in the singing.
Trojan Newsreel To Show SC, Stanford Dual Meet
The Trojan newsreel will show complete pictures of the Stanford track meet following its regular news edition Friday, 12 M. in Bovard auditdrium. This is in response to many
requests by the student body.
Filmed entirely in color, the pictures were taken with four
cameras stationed at different parts j
Four local faculty members will serve as section leaders at the institute. Included in the group will be Dr. John M. Pfiffner, professor of government, research section; W. Bailentine Henley, director of coordination, public relations section: Miss Ruby S. Inlow. assistant professor in the Graduate School of Social Work, child care in institutions section, and Dr. John McDiarmid, assistant professor of public administration, metropolitan government section.
Faculty members participating in M of the 30 sections wi!! include the
Trojans Seek Cool Spots
An increase in the sale of cokes and cold drinks in the Student Union, a thristy mob at every drinking fountain, and an occu-
Creery. supervisor of case work wel- sPot of shade were only, a few sure
fare. Graduate School of Government; Floyd L. Ruch, associate professor of psychology; John F. Kessel. professor of bacteriology; Muivey Z. White, director, Bureau of Employment; Harry Henderson, graduate School of Social Work; William F. Howell, research associate m pubiie administration.
signs that summer had come xn earnest yesterday on campus.
Sweltering Trojans sought reCuge in the Union, on the lawns, and
proce :s for tan-gatters had already-begun.
Styles changed overnight as both men and women went suddenly informal. The men discarded neckties and coats, rolled up sleeves, and in many cases donned short-sleeved
of the meet, affording as complete coverage of the entire meet as possible, according to Don Duke, newsreel producer.
Many field events, such as the pole vault, high jump, and discus throw were photographed in slow motion so that movements of the participants can be closely followed.
Included in the showing will be the much-discussed finish of Charles Shaw of Stanford and Howard Upton of SC in the 440.
“Tea shirts.” The feminine stylists there was a noticeable increase in also went lightweight by changing Also featured will be close-up shots the traffic bound for the beaches, stockings for bobbie sox, wearing of both Stanford and SC tracksters Numerous red faces and arms and dark glasses, and parading in gaud- so that the general student body sore backs confirmed the suspicion ily-colored strap and canvas shoes j can become acquainted with the that the wert-knowi “breaking in” of a variety of shapes and models, men on the track squad.
Rupert Brooke Readings Chosen
Dr. Frank C. Baxter, professor of English literature and language, will read selections from the works of Rupert Brooke at 12:10 p.m. today in Bovard auditorium.
Numbered among the more famous works of this early 20th century poet are “The Treasure” and “The One Before the Last.” His works are still widely read, not only in his native England, but also in many other countries ef the world.
Dr. Pettengill Will Address YMCA Forum
“War and American Entrance” will be discussed by Dr. Robert B. Pettingill. associate professor of economics, at the weekly YMCA student-faculty forum Wednesday at 3 p.m. in the social lounge of the Student Union.
The taUc will center around the possibility of United States entrance into the European conflict, and the consequences of this action if and when it occurs. Last-minute developments, including transoceanic ramifications of the Norway and Low countries invasions will be taken up. Special attention will be paid to the factors which encouraged American involvement in the first World war.
Franklin Jordan, director of t*»e forum series, will introduce (fie speaker.
Tomorrow's Organ Program
Archibald Sessions will present an organ program at 12 M. tomorrow in Bovard auditorium featuring the works of three composers: Noble, Guilmant, and Dupre.
Choral on the lune "St. Anne”....Nvbft
Prayer and Cradle Song............Guilmant
Cortege et Litanie..........................Dupre
Dupre, famous for h* organ playing and a marvelous master of improvisation, establishes in this number an atmosphere of mysticism and solemnity, leading to an aftermath of intense exaltation, the organ lending jHbi-lance with a brilliant array of reeds and mixtures.