S	O U T HERN CALIFORNIA
DAI LYmTROJAN
ol. XXXII
NAS—Z-42
Los Angeles, California, Wednesday, December 4, 1940
No. 55
tes Held r White
day
al Tribute id to Former President
eral services for the George Washington L 82. former SC president ied at his home Sunday, ke place in the Crescent Methodist church at today, lory S. Bogardus. profes-ociology; Dr. John G. Hill. T of biblical literature; Dr. W. Nye, professor of phy-d Dr. LeRoy S. Weatherby. r of chemistry, will repre-universitv at the funeral
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fing Dr. White are his js. Celia Hutchins White, son. Warren, a professor College of the Pacific at
tive of Iowa. Dr. White Califomia ln 1885 and several congregation* besoming a trustee at SC in ie occupied the position of t from 1895 to 1899. augurated a new financial ‘wing his term of office, jring subscriptions through-Methodist conference of Califomia, he covered the ndebtedness of the univer-pviO'4sly, he was superin-of the Los Angeles Metho-ch district.
L CHURCH PASTOR
his resignation as president .. White became pastor of tral church in San Fran-Because of his interest in 7alrs he served as chairman arbitration board to settle jutes following the earth-nd fire of 1906.
he became a trustee at liege of the Pacific where lined until 1924. SC con-'upon him an honorary de-Doctor of Law in 1930. Renter 15 years of active duty pulpit. Dr. White headed rations ln San Francisco and oughout southern Califor-
Dr. G. W. White—funeral services conducted today.
i Epidemic eeps State
FRANCISCO. Dec. 3—Cl*.P>— idemic of mild but “ex-contagious” influenza, gainfadway for ten days, swept hout Califomia today, ksands of new cases were rescores of schools were and many hospitals were lo capacity, but so far there >t been a single death at-to the epidemic, os Angeles. City Health Of-Jeorge Parrish estimated at 50.000 persons had been Ji. He based his estimate on igeles school attendance fig-hich showed in some schools ly as one-third of the pupils iot ln attendance because of
kan Francisco, the state depit of public health asked al) le public health officers to daily any new cases of in-or deaths from the disease Hr territories.
Los Angeles General hos-| has handled approximated ses in the last two weeks— ian double the usual amount ^visiting hours were eliminat-the institution except for critically ifl. Seventy-five Land attendants became ill * jring the last week.
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[ice Notice
p Hancock ensemble bresent a program to-bw at 9 a.m. in Han-[auditorium. bribers of the music ap-btion 91 B1 class will [quired to attend, ter students who have hour free are welcome [end and are invited to
IL B. von KieinSmid President
Music Expert Wil! Address Alumni Group
Ronbeck, SC Violinist, To Present Program At Homecoming
Mrs. Leiland Atherton Irish, executive vice-president and secretary of the Southern Califomia Symphony association, will report latest developments in ‘ Music in California" at the School of Music Homecoming dinner tonight at 6:30 o’clock in the Student Union tea room.
Elis Ron Deck, violinist, accompanied by William Murphy, will supply the musical highlights. Ronbeck. who appeared /vn the Paramount films. “There’s Magic in Music” and “Strike Up the Band.” is a graduate of the School of Music. Murphy, now an SC student. is pianist with the SC symphony orchestra. They will play the following compositions:
“Sarabande” from the Sixth English Suite for Piano by Bach, arranged for violin by Jascha Heifetz; “The Maiden with the Flaxen Hair.” by Debussy, arranged by Arthur Hartmann; and “Jota’from the Suite Populaire Espanol, by Da Falla.
Mrs. Walter Fisher Skeele. wife of the late director of the School of Music, will be guest of honor at the dinner. Albert Coates, English symphony conductor, and Dr. Ernst Toch. composer of motion picture music, both of whom are now serving as visiting professors on the music faculty, also will attend.
Albania
Hardy Evzones Battle ‘Suicide Squads' on Mountain Slopes
ATHENS, Dec. 3—(U.P.)— Greek troops advancing through a heavy snowstrom were reported tonight driving upon Porto Edda, vital Albanian port for Italian military reinforcements and suppli s, after seizing control of the highway northward to Argyrocastron.
The Greeks were reported to have swept several miles north of the seaport, drawing tighter an encirclement of the town and its defenders.
Reports from the Epirus front said the hard-driving Greek forces had captured a walied town between Porto Edda and Agyrocast-ron dominating the entire coastal sector of southern Albania and keystone of Fascist defenses there.
On the Epirus front before Dei-vino and Argyrocastron the Greeks had driven twice as far into Albania territory as the Italians ever succeeded in penetrating into Greece in the early days of the Fascist invasion, the United Press correspondent with the Greek Epirus armies reported.
(This would place the Greeks about 25 or 30 miles into Albania on the southern front.)
The fighting on the mountain sides and in the valleys was waged In the fiercest sort of weather. The cold was terrible on the heights where the hardy Evzones were forced to take each Italian Alpine “suicide squad” in hand-to-hand combat, the correspondent said.
Illness Causes
Cancellation of Krone Talk
Because of the serious illness of Dr. Max T. Krone, assistant director of the School of Music, the College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences lecture which was to be given by Dr. Krone on “The Handelian Style” today has been cancelled.
Next Wednesday Dr. Milton F. Metfessel, research professor of psychology and director of the psychological laboratory, will lecture on “Crime in a Democracy.”
Cancellation of Dr. Krone’s lecture was caused by a severe attack of influenza which confined him to his bed.
WITH THE GREEK ARMY, on
the Epirus front, Dec. 3—(U.P)— Greek peasant troops, driving steadily deeper into Albania* toward the key Fascist town of Argyrocastron, today battled Italian “suicide squads” on mountain heights in a snowstorm and bitter cold.
Fawell Returns to Duty
After being confined to his home with influenza since last Thursday, Capt. Reed M. Fawell, commandant of the Naval ROTC, returned to campus yesterday.
During his absence Lieut. Cmdr. Dewitt Watson assumed his duties of the commandant.
Students Offer Music Recital
Vocalists, Pianists Show Advancement
Local talent from the School of Music will be presented today at 3:15 p.m. when students offer their regular musical program in the recital hall of the music building.
Purpose of the program is to illustrate advancement made by music majors. Students, faculty members, and guests are invited to attend.
Betty Bollinger, soprano, will sing “Pace, Pace, Mio Dio” from “La Forza del Destino,” by Verdi. Ruth Ann McKean, pianist, will play “Aufschwung,” by Schumann, and "The Little White Donkey,” by Ibert.
Baritone Bernard Meyer wDl smg “Auf Geheimen Waldespfade,'' by Griffes, and “I Am a Friar of Orders Grey,” by Reeves. Adagio from “Concerto Romantlque,” by Godard is the selection chosen by Rhoda Lou Pritchard, violinist.
Leonard Berg, bass, will sing “Myself When Young,” from "In a Persian Garden,” by Lehmann, and "The Green-Eyed Dragon,” by Charles. Catherine Cornwell, soprano is to present “Butterflies,” by Chaussen, “Depuls le Jour,” by Charpentier, and ‘Canzonet Rococo,” by Homer Simmons.
“Ragaudon” by MacDowell and Prelude in E Minor by Mendelssohn will be played by Alice Irvin, pianist.
Accompanists for the various artists will be George Scharl, Mary Frances McKee, and Georgelien Hill.
School of Speech Alumni Dinner Honors Currier
The oldest living almnus of the university, E. N. Currier, will be one of the guests of honor at the School of Speech Homecoming dinner at 6 o’clock this evening in the social room of Elisabeth von KieinSmid hall.
Other guests of honor who have signified their intention of attending are: William C. DeMille. director of the motion picture “Icebound.” and Mrs. DeMille. Dr. and Mrs. Rufus B. von KieinSmid. and Dr. and Mrs. Albert S. Raubenheimer.
There will be no formal speeches but the guests will be asked to introduce themselves. Following the dinner the group will attend tonight’s performance of “Icebound.”
Edmund Evans, director of “Icebound.’’ reported that a block of seats will be reserved for the 100 dinner guests.
Major Commission Granted to Vivian
At the inspection of the local military unit last Thursday. Dr. Robert E. Vivian, acting dean of the College of Engineering, received the eommision of major in the Military Order of Guards.
Brig. Gen. Ham- C. Lang, state commander, presented the commission at the regular weekly drill of the SC training regiment in the basement of the Physical Education building.
The state comamnder is now selecting additional officers for the engineering unit.
Homecoming Schedule
Wednesday, December 4
10:00 a.m. College of Commerce Assembly. Touchstone Theater.
4:00 p.m. Botany Tea and Program by Research Students.
Herbarium, room 269 of Science Building.
6:00 p.m. College of Architecture and Fine Arts Annual Stag Banquet. Grill of Student Union.
6:00 School of Speech Dinner. Social Hall of Elisabeth von KieinSmid Hall.
6:30 p.m. College of Engineering Dinner. Foyer of Town and Gown.
6:30 p.m. Medical Alumni Annual Stag Banquet. Banquet Room of University Club, 614 So. Hope Street. Speaker: Judge LeRoy Dawson.
6:30 p.m. School of Music Alumni Banquet. Tea Room of Student Union Building. 85 cents per plate.
8:15 p.m. Production of Ice Bound by Owen Davis. Pulitzer prize play under the direction of Mr. Edmund Evans. Bovard Auditorium.
Thursday, December 5
12:00 m. Pharmacy Alumni Luncheon. Dining Hall of Elisabeth von KieinSmid Hall.
6:00 p.m. Department of Comparative Literature Homecoming Dinner. Social Hall of Elisabeth von KieinSmid Hall. Reservations 75 cents at Comparative Literature Office.
6:00 p.m. School of Government Homecoming Dinner. Grill of Student Union. 75 cents per plate.
6:30 p.m. Men’s Alumni Council Dinner. Tea Room, Third Floor of Student Union Building.
6:30 p.m. Physical Education Homecoming Banquet. Scully’s Restaurant, 4801 Crenshaw Blvd. 75 cents per plate. Speaker: Edward Trethaway, Supervisor Physical Education, City of Los Angeles, “Congressional Bill No. HR-10606.” Motion pictures of last year’s Notre Dame game will be shown.
6:30 n.m. School of Social Work and Department of Sociology Dinner. Hollywood Bowl Restaurant, 2313 North Highland. 77 cents per plate. Speaker: Miss Harriet Bartlett, “How Can the Study of Practice Contribute to Professional Growth.”
Friday, December 6
3:00 p.m. Law School Homecoming Tea. Law School Lobby.
Tuesday, December 10
6:00 p.m. School of Philosophy Homecoming Dinner. Mudd Hall of Philosophy. 60 cents per plate.	(M. M.)
Dance Planned for Homecoming
Affair Set for Saturday at Ambassador;
Martin, Gripman Place 600 Bids on Sale
Four hours of soft lights and sweet music await Trojans planning to attend the annual Homecoming dance in the Fiesta room of the Ambassador hotel Saturday evening. Dancing to the music of Skinnay Ennis will begin at 9 p.m. and -1 continue until 1 a.m.
Julian Arnold Speaks Today on Far East
Diplomat Addresses Commerce Assembly in Touchstone
Following close on President Roosevelt’s announcement of a $100,000,000 credit extension to China, Julian Arnold, outstanding authority on Far Eastern commercial problems, will address the Homecoming assembly of the College of Commerce at 10 a.m. today in Touchstone theater.
As the United States clamps down on its shipment of war supplies to Japan, Arnold will analyze the other side of the conflict and discuss the Chinese position in the war.
EXPECT RECORD ATTENDANCE Notre Dame, perennial SC footbal1
Frank Swirles, president of the foe- ’
Additional music and entertainment will be provided by the Six Hits and a Miss, popular radio I group, who will not only appear with the band but also during the intermissions.
‘REUNITE TROJAN MIGHT’
Decorations in keeping with tne Homecoming theme of ‘Reunite Trojan Might” and with the traditional Notre Dame-SC football rivalry will be used in the Fiesta room, according to Smokev Martin, student chairman in charge of the dance.
Aiding Martin in the sale of the 600 bids, priced at $1.75 per couple, is John Gripman, general student chairman in charge of the Homecoming celebration. According to Gripman, tickets have been distributed among fraternity salesmen and placed on sale at the cashier’s window in the Book Store where the sale of tickets i^ reported heavy.
VARSITIES INVITED
“This is the last all-university social event before the Christmas holidays,” Gripman pointed out, “and will mark not only the close of the Homecoming celebration but the end of another ‘big game’ with
John Gripman — heads Homecoming celebration.
Trojan Rooters Meet Friday for Pep Rally
Commerce student body, anticipates record attendance from invited commerce alumni. Commerce classes will be dismissed to permit students to attend.
Arnold was the first language student sent by the United States to the Orient. During 38 years of Far Eastern service he has seen duty as U. S. consul in various cities of China and Japan and. more recently as commercial attache in Shanghai.
SURVEYS ECONOMIC STATUS
He undertook a comprehensive economic survey of his territory and presented his Ending in “The Handbook of China.” Dr. Clayton D. Carus, professor of foreign trade, rates Arnold's book as one of the best in its field.
The first of the College of Commerce Homecoming assemblies was held last year. Graduates of the college, who # were active while attending SC, took part in the program at that time.
Camacho Declares Americas Want Democratic Peace
MEXICO CITY, Dec. 3—<r.P)— Henry A. Wallace entertained President ManuelAvila Camacho at a luncheon in the United States embassy tonight.
Responding to Wallace’s thanks for the hospitality he has received as President Roosevelt’s envoy, Camacho declared in the presence of the German, Italian, and Japanese ambassadors, that all America has one desire, namely that,, “democracy be left in peace.” Camacho added that Mexican-American problems would be solved in “absolute good faith.”
The president complimented Ambassador Josephus Daniels for his friendliness to Mexico and said Wallace’s visit had made a “fine Impression on the Mexican people and himself.”
“When you return to your country, we beg you to take back an | unmistakable feeling that you have witnessed among the Mexican people, a deep friendship for the great democracy of the United States, sympathy for President Roosevelt, and adhesion to the doctrine of ! pan-American solidarity,” the president said.
Dawson Speaks Tonight
Judge LeRoy Dawson, judge of the FDQ quiz court on the radio, will be the guest speaker at the medical alumni annual stag banquet, which is to be held tonight at 6.30 o’clock in the banquet room of University club, 614 South Hope street.
Paul S. McKibben. dean of the School of Medicine, will be general chairman for the evening, during which election of officers will take place.
Members of the Notre Dame and SC varsity, as well as the coaching staffs, have been invited to attend. In addition, the Trojan squad of 1915, honored* guests at _	,
the annual men’s football banquet ra.”f!'T™.°. *. Friday evening in the men’s gym nasium, have been invited.
DESIGNERS WARNED
Foster Orchestra to Provide Music; Seniors Honored
Gathering in Bovard auditorium Friday at 12 M. for the final football rally of the year, Trojan rooters will rehearse their cheers for the SC-Notre Dame game Saturday in the Los Angeles Memorial coliseum.
Chuck Foster and his orchestra will provide music for the asembly. Several popular dance selections will be played by the group, which is currently featured at the Biltmore bowl. The “Three Dees,” a singing trio, will offer harmony ar-
As a pre-game rally and as a Homecoming rally, we are trying to make this one a rally that the ■ students will want to remember. Reports from the committee in The name of Chuck Foster md his charge of the float parade indicate band ought to be invitation epough that organizations and groups are to pack Bovard,” said Tom Eddy,
finishing their work. All entrants are asked to park or display entries in front of or near their
chairman of the rally committee and president of Knights.
For outstanding achievements ln
headquarters. In the case of fra- | the past four years. 10 graduating temities and sororities this would seniors will be honored at the as-
I sembly.
be in front of the houses.
Further, float designers are warned to have their entries in position on South Park avenue by 11 a.m. on Saturday to be judged. Those arriving late will be disqualified. All floats should enter the street from the east end.
Under the direction of Pete Conn, the Trojan band will open the program with several school songs.
Lutherans to Hear Dr. James Beasom
Dr. James Beasom from Occidental college will speak on “Thy Kingdom Come,” at the luncheon meeting of the Lutheran club today at 12:10 p.m. in 322 Student Union.
This will be the last meeting of the organization before the Christmas holidays, and Howard Thore-son, president, requests that all members be present.
Bookstore Shows Skiing Movie
“Skiing in Yosemite,” a motion picture, will be shown in the bookstore of the Student Union today at 10 a.m.
The picture will mark the opening of a ski equipment department This department is a new venture, since the bookstore has never carried ski equipment before.
Clark Tawzer, manager of the new section, announced that line of equipment has been dorsed by the Trojan Ski club.
Dedication
Gerhart to Talk at Annual Dinner in Town, Gown
R. W. Gerhart, manager of the shipbuilding division of the Consolidated Steel company, will speak at the annual engineering dinner this evening at 6:30 in Town and Gown as the final ev^nt of the dedication of the recently completed Engineering building.
Gerhart s talk on "The Shipbuilding Industry Today” will be illustrated with slides. Dr. Rufus B. von KieinSmid and Howard Jones, head coach, will speak briefly.
The program of the dedication starts with a general conference at 3 p.m. in Porter hall. Law building. Dr. von KieinSmid will preside.
MORRIS SPEAKS
The speaker. Dr. Samuel B. Morris, dean of the School Engineering at Stanford imiversity and regional adviser for engineering defense training. U. S. office of education, •has chosen for his topic “Engineering and National Defense."
After the conference Robert S. Vivian, acting dean of the College of Engineering, is to act as chairman of a symposium on ‘ Present and Future of Engineering of Southern Califomia.” discussed by the heads of engineering departments.
LABORATORIES OPEN
At 5 p.m. all laboratories will be
open to the public, at which time the faculty plans to explain equipment used in instruction.
At the dinner In the evening, Max Lee, president of the College of Engineering Alumni association, will preside.
“The faculty ls very proud of the new laboratory and equipment,*’ Dean Vivian said. “Just three years ago, when I first came here, there was only a small amount of apparatus in the basement of Bridge hall.
“We have invited the almuni of the college and members of engineering societies in the vicinity to see what improvements have been made in recent years,” Dean Vivian explained.
“Engineering, because of the war, is of greater importance now than it ever has been in the past. Our university will do its share of the necessary preparedness.”
Williams Club to Meet
Members of the Roger William* club ^will hold their weekly meeting tomorrow at 12:05 p.m. in 322 Student Union. Demetry Ushakoff, the ! guest speaker, will discuss “Living en- the Christian Life in the Business ‘ World.”
reviewer lauds cast
Icebound Pleases Audi
lence
By PAUL IGNATIUS
Edmund Evans, SC stage director and amateur magician, pulled a rabbit out of the lat last night with his presentation of the first all-university show of the year, “Icebound.” The play, produced by Morton Block, was finished and conspicuous with its lack of mistakes in dialogue and poor characterizations which mar so many university productions.
“Icebound,” to this reviewer, is not a great play. It hardly seems worthy of a Broadway production and yet it was successful in New York several years ago, eventually winning the Pulitzer prize. TRACES CONFLICTS “fcebound” traces the conflicts in the lives of the reprehensible Jordan family. The first act deals with the impending death of the mother. More interest is manifested by the family in the money to be willed than in the tragedy of the mother’s passing.
The second act introduces the love interest between Jane, the servant girl who has been left the inheritance, and Ben, the wandering son returned home. But Ben, being a disciple of Frued’s Libido theory shows more interest in the passionate Nettle, portrayed by Paula Jean.
In the third act Jane gives the money to Ben, who is then so im-
pressed that he determines to marry her. The play ends with the servant Hannah's hope that mar-riag?. which changes almost everything will reform the wayward Ben.
Thd cast, with few exceptions, was highly adequate. John Howard Craig as the conniving and weak Henry Jordan was the standout. To those who have watched his endeavors through the past few years, his performance last night was most gratifying.
CRAIG IMPROVES
His work has authority, meaning, and infinitely more depth than he has shown in his previous portrayals. He is no longer dependent on blatent stage mannerisms to etch his characterizations. Possibly, it aided Craig, formerly Jack Silver-stein. to change his name for he is the most improved actor on the campus.
Flora Bannard as Jordan's wife was very effective. Somehow she looked, acted, and walked like Napoleon. Her hat and greatcoat were reminiscent of portraits of the Corsican corporal.
YOAK PERFORMS WELL
June Wade as the spinster sister over-acted in an unsympathetic role that was conducive to overstressed gestures and mannerisms. Miss Jean, the one ray of sunshine among a group of people described
by author Owen Davis as “carrion crows in a rich pasture ” seemed too worldly-wise and glamorous for | those circumscribed and icebound of the New England farm that ls ; the locale of the play. Miss Jean is a worthy actress and has done much good work, but seemed miscast in this particular drama. ROBERTS COMPETENT The leads, Betty Yoak as Jane Crosby, the “good fairy” servant girl, and Bruce Roberts, who portrayed the wayward son, were competent. Miss Yoak performed with a naturalness and credibility that was refreshing amid the many frustrated and neurotic character! that Owen Davis has created. Roberts, who is an actor of fine physl-1 cal makeup, did his best work ln the second act when he reminisced about his adventures of the past years. His portrayal suggested the character of Lennie in John Steinbeck's “Of Mice and Men.”
The supporting players were good The standout among them was George Goldberg who created an amazingly bored and passive sheriff. Lloyd Newcomer as the judge with too much innocence and abandon. He reminded one of a namby-pamby Boy Scout whose mother never told him. Anne Burnett, Alice- Lonsdale, Bill Jones, and O’Neill Nolan complete the cast.