SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
DAI LYmTROJAM
XXXII
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Los Angeles, Calif., Monday, March 24, 1941
No. 107
eek Grades leased
lelland Lecture odern Art
ctives Top Fraternity Averages gma Phi Delta, Tau Eps Follow
red by the averages of two 3.0 men, Zeta Beta Tau d the fraternity scholastic race for the past semester 529 grade-point average.
This puts them in the lead for the cup given each year by the Interfraternity Alumni association for the best year's average. Just below the ZBTs on the first semester list are Sigma Phi Delta and Tau Epsilon Phi, boasting 1.464 and 1.394 averages respectively.
BETA KAPPAS LEAD Beta Kappa's 1.645 was the higher, average made by fraternity actives, but with only six members the Beta Kappas are not eligible to compete for the scholastic cup, as a membership of at least 15 is required for consideration in the contest. Last year's cup was won by the Alpha Rho Chi actives with 1.485 average for the two semesters.
Of the 22 Greek houses, all but two were above the 1.0 line, making the fraternity actives’ average 1.058. This was above the pledges’ mark of .971 but below the all-university men’s average of 1.342. The all-fra-temity men’s average was 1.028. AVERAGES FALL Commenting on the fact that the fraternity actives’ averages were below the all-university men’s figure, Miss Linda MacDonald, secretary to the counselor of men, said:
art is not "new.” It g that has existed for It has had parallels several hundred years is time.
lation was made by Amy "-lelland, associate pro-e arts, in discussing her e next of the Wednes-series to be given from 0 pin. in the art and Doheny library.
ES LECTURE
alk entitled ’ Romance 'ce in Modenf Painting,” thority will show how ’e evolved various move-to present-day impres-jbism. and surrealism.
illustrate her lecture s showing various mani-f modem art. In re-, she warns that sN-d “come prepared to see e pictures—some of the ‘modem’ art date back
tings that will serve as for Professor McClel-include works by Picas-;h, Dali, Matisse, and ous for pictures, ballet commercial art.
TRAVELER
McClelland has traveled in Europe, studying art 'ous forms in several
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at SC 'Since 1927 resent wr ing a book :ry of dec,»ativedesign, ctor ser s as chairman arts irjji graduate di-is p«jtfipmber of the » •riation and the a? Nation. She is an fier of Delta Phi
Roderick Krohn—will play violin solo at concert.
Students Hold Auction Today
Bids on Art Pieces Open in Harris College
‘ Going at 45, 45, who’ll make it 50,” chants the auctioneer. There are no higher bids, so down comes the hammer and the article is sold.
That will be the scene today at 1:30 p.m. when the Harris College of Architecture and Pine Arts auctions off pieces of advanced students’ work in the patio of the art building.
BUYER S PARADISE “This is a buyer's paradise,” said “Although statistics from all over Gerald Bense. chairman of the the country show that fraternity event, “for there is no set price and actives have beaten the all-uni- everything will go to the highest versity marks for nine years, the bidder, regardless of how low the second 1939-40 semester was the bid may be.”
first time since I began keeping the records in 1938 that SC actives topped the all-men’s figure.
Students and faculty members contributed their choicest works in watercolors. ceramics, sculpture, and
Orchestra Presents Dr. Fuller Nominations
Concert Tomorrow
‘Pledge’ Set to Music Will Highlight Trojan Symphonic Offering in Bovard
“The Pledge of Allegiance” set to music and conducted by the composer, Arthur Bergh, will highlight the annual spring concert of the SC symphony orchestra at 8:30 p.m. tomorrow in Bovard auditorium.
When asked to describe his com-
This year, however, they have fallen	silverware in order to augment the
below again. ’	student fund to carry on campus
Four fraternity actives turned in	activities.
3.0 averages. They were Arnold	Spirited competitive bidding ls
Von Der Lohe, Beta Kappa, 41;	expected to boost the price on the
Paul Travis, Sigma Chi, ’41; Allen	works of four professional crafts-
Kronman, Zeta Beta Tau, ’42; and	men who have submitted pieces to
Fred Mayer, Zeta Beta Tau, ’42. All	go on the block.
or
i honorary fraternity.
lis Speaks iatic Society plomacy
Ellis, visiting professor ional relations, will speak Work of an American in China" at a dinner ew Chinatown Wednes-0 p.m., sponsored by the dy society, has been a professor at college since 1936. He ught at the University where he received and at the University of
ears Dr. Ellis was em-he United States foreign
in Mukden and Canton ese Maritime Customs nt three years as travel-lg assistant for an oil interior China, and in led around the world t of the countries of rope.
has served the Amerl ent in all parts of the has been secretary of legation in Peking. City. El Salvador. Berne, nd Costa Rica, r charge is 65 cents, can be made through ormation office.
pal Club s Caravan
eon meeting of the ub this noon in 332 on will honor the Col-•an. a provincial and up.
includes the Right Rev. Stevens of Los Angeles, H. Shires, church di-School of the Pacific, Williams, pro-wwfcsfc
were enrolled in the College of (Continued on Page Four)
Essay Contest Rules Listed
Rules for the Phi Eta * Sigma essay contest were released last Friday by Theodore G. Nilsson, president of the national freshman’s honorary' society.
Regulations governing the contest are:
1.	The topic of the essay is “The Role of the Scholar in the Present World Crisis.”
2.	Papers should be from 2000 to I posters. 3000 words in length.	|-
3.	Papers should be typed, doublespaced, and on one side of white,
84x11 paper.
4.	Papers should be signed with a nom de plume. A sealed envelope containing the real name and address of the author should accompany each entry.
GAGE CONTRIBUTES
“Prof. Merrell Gage has contributed a graceful and inspiring work of sculpture. Four fine creations in silverware by Prof. Hudson Roy-sher will go on the block,” said Bense.
“Prof. Glen Lukens, nationally-famed ceramist, has donated five select pieces to the sale. A modem creation in watercolors has been presented to the auctioneer by Prof. Dan Lutz, whose work will probably get a high bid,” the chairman said.
Assisting Bense is Marguerite Woodruff, who is in charge of Watercolors. Sculpture pieces are being handled by Al Mishelvich, Roderick L. Royer is in charge of ceramics, and Barbara Weiner is handling
Marine Addresses Phi Psis Today
Lieut. John Graves, recruiting officer on this campus for the c _	^ .	. marine corps reserve and the pla-
th fr xsu^itt€d 1000 ieaders *ui ***** «
through the office of Dr. Francis luncheon today at the Phi Kappa M. Bacon, counselor of men, 225 Psi fraternity house, 642 West 28th Student Union, before May 1. | street
Those who have been selected to
He will be in the office of Dr.
Judge the contest are Herbert Francis Bacon, counselor of men, Searles, Earl Bolton, and Alastair at 2 p.m. . during this Taylor. AU three are Phi Beta Kappas.
Phi Eta Sigma will award prizes in money for the first, second, and third best papers. Dictionaries will be given for other entires deserving recognition.
week for
further interviews. Students interested in any part of the marine corps may speak with him.
position, Bergh explained that he felt the need of a simple setting of the “Pledge” in order to afford the average audience opportunity to renew its loyalty to democratic ideals. He added that this could be accomplished more effectively in song rather than in mere recital.
SIMPLE HYMN
The setting, a simple hymn, will be sung by Wayne Reeves, president of the School of Music, as soloist, and the entire band as chorus in the Fred Waring fashion.
Dr. Lucien Cailliet, associate professor of music, will conduct his own arrangements of three Rachmaninoff preludes, which were made at the request of the world-famous composer and published less than a month ago.
Awarded his doctor of music degree at the Philadelphia Conservatory of Music last year, Dr. Cailliet was a member of the Philadephia symphony orchestra under Leopold Stokowski for 20 years. During this time he made many arrangements which the orchestra played on RCA-Victor recordings.
PROGRAM LISTED
The program will also include two premiere performances of compositions of members of the School of Music faculty. “Caprice” by Mabel Woodworth, assistant professor of music, was written several years ago, but the orchestration was completed only recently. This will be the first performance of any of Miss Woodworth’s work.
Roderick Krohn. SC student, will play the violin solo for the “Concerto for Violin and Orchestra" by Peter Tschaikowsky.
Ernest Toch, professor of composition, has been active in the incidental music department of Paramount motion picture studios and has written the scores for such films as “Buck Benny Rides Again.” Scheduled on the program is his “Pinocchio” which is sub-titled, “A Merry Overture.”
The complete program as it is to be given tomorrow evening will be presented at 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. today. This is primarily a rehearsal, but certain downtown music editors who cannot make the regular performance are attending.
Secretarial Candidates Plan Rallies
Hearty handshakes . . . big smiles
. . lavishly presented favors . . . big-name entertainers ... all these give promise of the coming series of campaign rallies planned tomorrow by the three candidates for the office of ASSC secretary.
Winifred Clare will greet student voters in the garderf of the Chi Omga house tomorrow from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Junior Coughlan, movie comedian, and a team of jugglers will provide entertainment for the guests.
Plans are being made to have an orchestra to provide music. Supporters will serve punch and cookies to those attending the rally.
Striking a new note in the trend of general campaign rallies, Evelyn Curfman is planning a guest luncheon at 12 M. tomorrow at the Pi Kappa Alpha house. Noted experts on contemporary world events will be the speakers, and Dr. Rufus B. von KieinSmid also plans to be present.
June Schumacher will hold open house at. the Sigma Chi fraternity house from 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. An extensive program of singing, music, and comedy will entertain the guests. Nick Pappas, graduate and ex-football star, will be master-of-ceremonies for the rally.
The list of entertainers includes Burt Smith and his orchestra, with Jack Manson as vocalist: Bill and Bob White, Sigma Chi twin comedians; Martha Tilton, singer, and Grade Durkin and Bill Henry, young movie stars.
U.C. Celebrates Anniversary Week
BERKELEY, March 23 — (U.E) — University of California, the largest in the world; today began a week-long observance of its 73rd anniversary.
Dr. Robert Gordon Sproul, president of the university, dedicated the Charter week to Stanford university, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
“It shall be a joint celebration of anniversaries of the two institutions —a fitting symbol of California’s educational achievements,” Sproul said.
President Ray Lyman Wilbur of Stanford will give the principal address at California’s charter day ceremonies Thursday rrftrning in the Greek theater on the Califor nia campus.
Production Rate for Ships Rises
WASHINGTON. March 23—<r.P> —Government shipbuilding sched-
'my colleague and I..
Trojan Debaters Begin 21-Day Speaking Tour
!	Unresponsive atmosphere will to-ules cal] for a late 1941 production	day occupy the chairs where prorate of 10 times greater than that	fessors have become accustomed to of 1939, a survey showed tonight.	seeing Earl Bolton and Wallace The maritime commission began	Frasher during the past six weeks, its merchant marine rehabilitation	for the pair of debaters left last FebrUary' 1939' and b>'	night on an extended speaking March 1940 approximately 200.000	tour that will carry them across
E^PP1! £ h*d been con- the western part of the nation to structed. Current plans contem- Chicago, plate production of cargo vessels1
totaling 1.000.000 tons in the six months beginning next November.
This 10-fold increase, officials said, will come from vast expansion of the nation’s shipbuilding facilities and use of modem construction methods. Another big contributing factor is that some 600 planned ships probably will be of the pre-fabricated one-design “ugly duckling" style designed largely for speed of production.
Scheduled to be gone 21 days, returning to classes on April 14.
fessor of speech and coach of the debate squad. The selections were made on the basis of the debaters records in previous competition.
Bolton is a senior and a veteran of scores of speaking and debating contests, and Frasher is a junior with another year of debating eligibility. Both debaters are members of Phi Beta Kappa.
The first stop on their itinerary is Palo Alto, where they will
Bolton and Frasher will engage a represent SC in the Pacific foren-
number of universities in debate contests during their trip and will compete in two regional contests before reaching their Chicago go*1, the national convention of Delta Sigma Rho.
The pair was chosen to represent SC on the tour and at the convention by Coach Alan Nichols, pro-
sic meet at Stanford, competing against speakers from all the major colleges west of the Mississippi.
March 24, 25, and 26 are the days set for this three-day meet, during which the Trojan pair will enter a discussion-debate on un-Ameri can activities and also compete in (Continued on Page Four)
Local Marketing Experts Address Advertising Forum
Five prominent southern California merchandising and marketing experts will outline “Your Future in Advertising” to college students at the College Advertising Forum for 1941 at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the main banquet room of the Brack shops, 527 West Seventh street.
Members of the speakers’ panel are: Dr. Thurston H. Ross, director of the School of Merchandising and of the Bureau of Business Research "at SC; Russell Z. Eller, advertising manager of Califomia Fruit Growers’ exchange; Don Gilman, vice-president of the National Broadcasting company; Don Belding, vice-president of Lord and Thomas and president of the Pacific Advertising Clubs association; and R. L. Philippi, director of public relations and advertising for Union Oil company.
At the forum, college men and women interested in advertising as a profession may register with the Junior Advertising club employment bureau for placement in jobs upon graduation.
Reservations for the dinner, which is priced at 65 cents, may be made at the Merchandising office, or by telephoning the offices of the Advertising club of Los Angeles, Trinity 9101, before Wednesday noon.
Discusses
Epicurus
Grecian Philosophy Reviewed Tomorrow in Bowne Hall Talk
“Epicureanism: the philiso-phy of Epicurus, who held that pleasure is the supreme good and chief end in life”— Webster.
On that proposition some ancient Greeks developed a way of living that most people today regard as a type of rationalized dissipation.
Dr. B. A. G. Fuller, professor of philosophy, will replace that notion with one that philosphers consider more accurate tomorrow in a lecture in Bowne hall at 4:15 p.m. PHILOSOPHY DEFINED The reason for the misconception is that the qualifying phrase to the definition of Epicureanism has been forgotten, for (Webster goes on to say) true pleasure is found only in “self-restraint, in correct living according to temperance, honor, and the dictates of conscience.”
Dr. Fuller defines Epicureanism as “essentially a philosophy of salvation—a philosophy motivated by an interest in defining and securing human happiness rather than by speculative curiosity regarding the nature of truth," which had been the major activity of Greek philosophy to that time.
CONTACTS AVOIDED “Epicureanism proclaimed salvation by attaining and preserving peace and comfort of mind here and now in this world,” Professor Fuller continued.
To get this peace and comfort of mind, the Epicurean avoided disturbing external contacts with the world and disagreeable ideas. Particularly to be avoided were thoughts of government and immortality, two vexing ideas.
CERTAINTY NEEDED The Epicurean needed certainty, to his mind, that there was neither a divine providence or immortality. He got this certainty by borrowing from another philosophy, that of Democritus, which reduced the soul to a temporary combination of atoms, and discarded divine providence for mechanical determination.
Dr. Fuller’s lecture is the fourth of the philosophy forum’s weekly lctures on “Six Ways of Life.”
Begin Race
Political Candidates to Present Platforms at Assembly in Bovard Auditorium Today, 12 M.
Political campaigning with all the accompanying fireworks and horseplay will swing into action today at 12 M. in Bovard auditorium when student asnirants to ASSC offices for the coming year stage a nomination? assembly.
Charles Johnston, ASSC presi-
Music Croup Broadcasts Today
“Adventures in Music,” the SC radio division's music appreciation program, will have the Mu Phi Epsilon chorus and a soprano from the School of Music as its guests today from 1:30 to 1:45 p.m. over KRKD.
The chorus, directed by Sue Jones Campbell, will sing#“Our Triangle,” a sorority song. “Neopolitan Nights” by Zamecnik, “Allah’s Holiday” by Friml, ‘’Spinning Song,” a German folk tune, and Eloise Jones Smith will sing “A Memory” accompanied by the Mu Phi Epsilon chorus.
Italian Newspaper Threatens FDR
ROME, March 23—(U.P)—Premier Benito Mussolini’s newspaper, U Popolo D’ltalia of Milan, warned today that President Foosevelt may provoke the Axis into seizing the initiative and declaring war against the United States, particularly if U. S. warships are used for convoy.
The newspaper asserted, on the 22nd anniversary of the birth of Fascism, that Mr. Roosevelt war-trying to goad Italy and Germany into declaring war because he hoped to “become emperor of the world.”
“It is possible that the Axis might accept the provocation,” said H Duce’s newspaper.
Bomb Survivors Leave Plymouth
PLYMOUTH, England, March 23 —(U.E)—Women volunteer workers today organized a mass evacuation of homeless survivors of the German luftwaffe’s “total destruction” assaults on this historic seaport, blasted for two nights in the worst fury any British city has known since the start of the war.
As the evacuations to nearby towns got' underway, rumbling roars of delayed-action Nazi bombs and blasts of dynamite clearing the heaped wreckage of the city came at regular intervals.
dent, will conduct the nominations from the stage. No nominations foj a candidate that has not previously petitioned for candidacy will be recognized.
No limitations have been set on the manner with which a nominator may introduce his candidate.
Charles Johnston — presides over nominations assembly today.
Try-Outs Begin for All-U Show
Committee to Select Students for Roles
Students from the fraternities,
sororities, dormitories, and boarding houses will try out from 3 to 5 p.m. today and tomorrow in Touchstone theater for p'trts in the cast of “The American Way,” the all-U show.
The faculty welfare committee is now considering the script for the presentation and immediate production will begin as soon as the group reaches a decision.
“Parts are available for more than 50 players,” Mort Block, play productions manager, announced Friday. “There are about 10 principal roles in the show with 20 to 30 other speaking and walk-on parts.”
WORK LISTED
Besides these, Block said, there is work for approximately 40 others as committee members for costumes, properties, rehearsals, stagecrew, sound, special effects, lighting, casting, and make-up. He added that several scripts are available for students interested in the production.
“The American Way” is the story of Martin and Irma Gunther, two German immigrants living in America in the late 90 s.
AMERICAN CAVALCADE
The play is a cavalcade of American life by George Kaufman and 'Moss Hart. It ran in New \ork and Cleveland with Frederic March and Florence Eldridge in the leading parts.
Bums Mantle, editor of “Best Plays in 1938-39,” says the follow ing about “The American Way”:
"Its first half takes rank as one of America’s superior folk dramas and its second half is a ruthlessly revealing arraignment of the American way of meeting or dodging, ignoring or grappling with current social, racial, economic, and political problems.”
provided he does not interfere with rules of order. Ridiculous costumes, unusual tricks, and surprise stunts are being prepared by the politicos.
Following the opening buffoonery, nominators will give the activities, qualifications, and merits of their candidates in an attempt to prove to the student voters why their candidate should be elected.
Time limits will be imposed on the nominating and acceptance speeches to give everyone sufficient opportunity to present his case. Presidential candidates will have five minutes; vice-presidential aspirants and secretarial candidates, three minutes each.
Marvin Shapiro, elections commissioner, promises “plenty of fun and fireworks — enough to satisfy everyone.”
Johnston urges all students to attend in as much as “this assembly is about the only time the students can meet the candidates and leam about their qualifications.’*
Campbell Club Gathers for Luncheon Meeting
The Campbell club for Christian church students will gather for luncheon today in the University Methodist church.
The Rev. Dr. C. C. Sinclair, pastor of the Washington avenue Christian church in Pasadena, will conduct the fourth in a series of student religious forums. His topic will be “Can Christianity Meet Our Personal Religious Needs?"
LARY Bus Struck by Garbage Truck
By United Press
A Los Angeles railway company bus yesterday was struck by loaded garbage truck and 23 persons were injured in the crash.
The accident occurred at Western avenue and Ninth street and the southbound bus was hurled across Western avenue, crashing into street light standard.
Dr. Baxter Postpones Poetry Reading Today
The Monday reading series, conducted by Dr. Frank C. Baxter head of the English department, will not be presented today, accord ing to an announcement made by Dr. Baxter. The weekly program usually offered in Bovard auditor ium at 12 M., will be resumed next week.
Charles Johnston, ASSC president, announced that all candidates who have not submitted a complete statement of their budget to the elections commissioner by 10 a.m. today will be automatically disqualified in the election. Marvin Shapiro will be in 235 Student Union at 10 a.m to receive the budgets.
Shapiro announces that there will be a meeting of the election committee immediately following the nominations assembly.
Luftwaffe Sinks Two British Ships, Damages Five
BERLIN. March 2a—Luftwaffe bombings of British shipping from the eastern Mediterranean to the north Atlantic during the past? 24 hours added seven ships—one of them a cruiser—to the mounting toll of British maritime casualties, German sources said Sunday.
Two ships were claimed sunk and five heavily damaged by bombs.
These claims followed yesterday’s high command announcement that a Nazi battleship squadron in the Atlantic had sent 116,000 tons of shipping to the bottom, accountfaig for almost half of 244,000 tons claimed by the Germans to have been sunk during the past few days. Planes and U-boats got the rest.
The DNB agency said today that according to survivors of the 23 merchantmen reported sunk by the Nazi squadron, the vessels carried ‘most valuable war materials, including airplane parts and munitions.’*
(This squadron was believed to comprise the 26,500-ton battle cruisers Schamhorst and Gneisenau, armed with 11-inch guns and capable of nearly 30 knots speed.)
Dr. Benson Speaks at Swedish Dinner
Dr. Ivan Benson, associate professor of journalism, last Friday spoke at a dinner sponsored by the Swedish-American association on "Sweden, a. Neutral Island in a Sea of War.”
The speaker met the criticism of Leland Stowe, well-known war correspondent, who, in an article in the Los Angeles Times recently criticized the Swedes for their foreign policy.
“I believe the criticism is somewhat exaggerated, although somt of it may be justified,” Dr. Benson remarked.
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