Miami Hurricane, November 17, 1938

              The Miami
Hurricane
THE OFFICIAL STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY
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M I A M I
Volume XII
Coral Gables, Florida, Thursday, November 17, 1938
Number 9
Honor Court RulesAgainst Bob Lichliter
Convicted Taken to Task For Assault on Franklin; Charley Gets Apology, Shirt
In the case arising when Bob Lichliter struck Charles Franklin while the latter was performing his duty as a member of the Vigilance Committee, Lichliter was found guilty by the Honor Court last Thursday evening on a charge of committing a breach of the Honor Code. The court ruled the defendant apologize by means of the student publication, subject himself to a reprimand and idemnify the prosecuting witness for the damage to his shirt.
The clash occurred when Charley Franklin was following Carmen Nun-ally to her car and demanded to know why she was not attending a required freshman meeting. Lichliter who was accompanying her would not give her a chance to explain. After much controversy between Franklin and Lichliter, the latter called the defendant “a big bum” or words to that effect, and Lichliter struck him in the face and tore his shirt.
Pleads Justification
The Honor court ruled that “this was n clear case of assault and battery perpetrated upon a member of the V.C. while in the performance of his duty. The defendant pleaded justification and questioned the jurisdiction of the court. Under the constitution the Honor Court is charged with the duty “to hear and determine all cases arising out of the Honor Code as set forth in this Constitution . . and further, the Hnoor Code includes ‘Any action that constitutes n menace to the welfare and good name of the student body of the University of Miami.’ The striking of any student especially while performing his duty, would ‘Constitute a menace to the welfare of the University . . .’ As the defendant admitted the assault and battery the only question presented for the court to decide was whether Lichliter was justified in committing said act. It is a fundamental rule of law that no words justify an assault, but even without that consideration, such a statement seems too trivial to warrant the action taken in resisting it. The court feels that the defendant was totally forgetful of any sense of responsibility toward the Student Association in cooperating with its activities with regard to freshman; that he was rash in his actions, and that he had little or no regard for the rights of his fellow student at the time.”
Hollahan Testified
The first to take the stand for the plaintiff was George Hollahan, who outlined the duties of the Vigilance Committee, to show that Franklin was not stepping over his boundaries in demanding Carmen Nunally to attend the meeting. The only witness to the fight and argument which took place before the blows were exchanged, was Billy Gay, who told what he overheard, and what he saw.
At this point the prosecuting attorney, A1 Spar, believed he had proven his side of the question sufficiently to allow the defense to go ahead, without calling in Charles Franklin.
The first witness for the defense was Carmen Nunally, who claimed she had previously explained to members of the V.C. that due to her work she would be unable to attend class meetings. But at the time of the argument she did not give nny excuse for not being at the meeting, merely saying “I’ll explain later.” The V.C. would not accept any excuse except a definite one.
The next witness to take the stand was Bob Lichliter, who testified that he was justified in doing as he did, because he did not know that Franklin was a member of the V.C. As the members of the Honor Court did not believe they had enough facts to judge the case fairly, they requested that Franklin, Lichliter and Nunally each take the stand and be questioned by members of the court, on points which were not clear. After three and a half hours the case was over, and the court reached the decision.
Duquesne’s Night Riders Loom In Path of Determined Hurricanes
Marvin and Co. Do Justice to Barrie's Dear Brutus’; Cohen’s Lob Excellent
By Virginia Witters
To Maxwell Marvin goes the credit for the first night success of “Dear Brutus.” The good sized audience that gathered to see the presentation of Sir James M. Barrie’s play was not disappointed, for the combination of a sparkling dialogue and the superb presentation of some of the players provided two hours of unusual entertainment.
Barrie based his play on the quotation from Shakespeare which reads “The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves, that we are underlings” and attempted to show that people given a second chance in life would not necessarily do better. The first act is introduced in the home of Lob (Stuart Cohen), a peculiar old man who has induced a group of guests to spend midsummer week with him. Despite the warnings of his butler, Matey (Dan Satin), they promise to go into the strange forest that according to the villagers, appears mysteriously from no where each midsummer night. Lob tells them that here a strange change will take place and they will be given a second chance.
This forms the basis for the second act. The story here centers around The Artist (the Mr. Dearth of the first act and Maxwell Marvin in real life) and his daughter for the act, Margaret, as very capably played by Rebecca Parham. Here the play rises to a masterpiece of imagination and fantasy. The clever acting of the two principals brought rounds of applause from the audience. Natural, spontaneous gaity and a lovable simplicity made Marvin ideal in the part. Attention was easily attracted to George Dawkins, who as Mr. Coade was piping away on a flute to his hearts desire, quite a change from the staid old man of the first scene. Margaret’s plaintive calls to her father as he enters the house ends the act on a note of suspense.
Back in the third act, the return to reality is shown in a combination of humor and heart-rending emotion. Lady Caroline’s realization that she was married to Matey, the butler, in
that other world, is more or less amusing, but the anguished cry of Dearth as he wakes to find Margaret a dream and his nagging wife a reality, was full of emotion and brought a sigh of pity from the listeners. In a lighter vein was the awakening of Mr. Purdy, the Philanderer, as he finds that his emotions are as unpredictable as the weather. As played by Frank Walsh ,your reviewer can honestly say that the only result of much effort was one good line in this act. However, aided by Phyllis Young as his wife Mabel and Maybelle Gilbert as her rival Joanna, the triangle proved more or less amusing. Phyllis shows a great deal of improvement and although a bit too light, May-belle’s characterization would pass muster. In contrast Mrs. Dearth’s pathetic hardness was played to perfection by Phyllis Salter. Only to Mr. and Mrs. Coade (Sylvia Locke) came happiness in the knowledge that given a second chance, the result would be exactly the same.
Mingling among the crowd at the clore of the play, I found that it had had a stimulating effect. It challenged the audience—for contrary to being frivolous, it was thought-provoking. Those who found it too deep nevertheless admitted that it was well done, and those who found it to their liking, were loud in praise of the fine work done by the players. A second night performance should smooth off the rough spots and find an even more receptive audience.
Y.M.C.A. Elects Officers
Y.M.C.A. officers elected at an organization meeting last Wednesday include: president, Bud McLinden; vice-president, Lloyd Whyte; secretary, Leslie Mann; and treasurer, Miguel Colas. Paul E. Eckel, instructor in history, will be faculty sponsor.
Gold Trophy Will Bo Awarded for Beit Float
A gold trophy will be awarded by the intramural department for the beat float in the parade preceding the Miami-Georgia game, Margery Chriatenaon announced today.
Date Bureau Surfeited With Awaiting Gents; Girls Wanted, Badly
By Dan Cupid
As the boys can’t date themselves, I’m afraid my efforts to introduce a Hurricane Date Bureau into the University will be in vain. Can it be that our young men have no appeal—or perhaps, too much? It can’t be that the muscled maidens of the volleyball court are really shrinking violets at heart.
Really now, girls, it’s all in fun. Just register and leave the rest up to me. That handsome man that you have followed about the hall for days is not unattainable. One date, and he might be yours for life.
So I’m going to give you another chance. If you are too shy to slip your name, address, description and choice of males into the box in the Soda Shop, why then send it in to me through the post office. I’ll fix you up pronto and launch you on the dizzy whirl of a society debutante. Won’t you give it a try?
Latin-Anierican Books Donated
The following books have been donated to the University Library by Dr. McNicoll’s Latin American His-tor yclasses: C. Lewis, America’s Stake in International Investments; Dexter Perkins, The Monroe Doctrine, 1826, 1867; E. N. Simpson, The Egido — Mexico’s Way Out; C. C. Tansill, The United States and Santo Domingo, 1798-1873; and Manifest Destiny by A. K. Weinberg.
Band Boys Grab Minor Positions In Frosh Poll
Ed Melchen, Don Chadderdon, and Herbert Laswell emerged victorious over Julia Arthur, Natalie Allison, and Helen Carmichael in the freshman class run-off elections yesterday, and gained the respective offices of vice-president, secretary, and treasurer.
Melchen defeated Miss Arthur by a vote of 56 to 37, Chadderdon won over Miss Allison, 52 to 41, while Laswell conquered Miss Carmichael, 53 to 40. All three boys are members of the University band, and Phi Mu Alpha pledges.
Second Annual Trip To Habana Planned
Plans are being formulated for the second annual student tour to Cuba, Dr. Robert E. McNicoll, professor of Latin American relations, announced yesterday. Included in the Resent arrangements is a five day stay in the Cuban capital where members of the party will be entertained by the University of Habana and agencies of the Cuban Department of Education.
“I have been in communication with the Secretary of the Department of Education of Cuba regarding our visit during the Christmas holidays, and I hope to be able to announce the complete schedule soon,” McNicoll said.
“Menawhile, I wish all students who would be interested in making the trip to turn in their names to me at room 224. It is expected that the cost will be no more than the regular commercial trips that last only three days. Of course, there are other obvious advantages to be realized from making this trip under University sponsorship,” McNicoll concluded.
Alumni Heads Plan Big Things For HomeconTg
Dance, Tea Special Edition Of Hurricane Featured in Addition to Game
Feature events included on the program for the 1938 Homecoming Thanksgiving Day are the game, a reception, a dance, and a special alumni issue of the Hurricane. Complete plans have not yet been made.
At a meeting of the University Alumni Association and newly formed faculty alumni committee held Monday night plan were discussed for a round of entertainment activities for Homecoming.
Following the Miami-Bucknell game a reception for the alumni will be held at the home of Dr. and Mrs. B. F. Ashe. After the reception there will be a Homecoming Dance at the Coral Gables Country Club. Tickets are priced at 1.50 per couple and 1.10 stag.
A special issue of the Hurricane will come out next Wednesday.
'apers will be mailed to all out of town alumni and will be distributed at the reception.
^Another meeting of the board of directors and alumni faculty meeting-will be held next Monday at 8:00 p.m. at the home of Robert Downes, history instructor. Final plan:; will be made at this time.
VC Hits Skids; Jaded Majority Gives Up Ghost
Minority Holds Out for Stern Treatment of Frosh Problem Children
The freshman Vigilance Committee has practically ceased to function. Two of its members have “stepped out,” and it is rumored that there ; will probably be no freshman day this year. A final meeting will be held today to make plans for a bonfire the night before the game with Bucknell on Thanksgiving Day, and to decide whether all freshman rules will be nullified—depending upon the spirit of the freshmen.
These things became known late yesterday, when George Hollahan, head of the Boys’ Division of the committee, was asked concerning persistent rumors that the V.C. had dissolved. Hollahan stated that he had not “formally resigned,” but that he was no longer taking an active part in the work of the committee due to lack of spirit and cooperation from the freshmen. Winifred Wood, head of the Girls V.C., concurred in these sentiments.
Other members asked concerning the rumors had said they knew nothing about the reports, but there was a noticeable lack of discipline among members of the class and no freshmen meetings have been held for two weeks. Hollahan pointed out, however, “I am bringing my paddle tomorrow.”
Previous plans called for a freshman day competition between freshmen and sophomores. If the freshmen won, they were to be allowed to discard their dinks. Hollahan mentioned that Student President Joe Thomas was opposed to the holding of freshman day contests.
Probable Starting Line-Ups
DUQUESNE
Ma/.anet	L. E.	Paskewich
Critchfieid	L. T.	Raski
Nopper	L. G.	Guimento
Vrhovac	C.	Salisbury
Lonoconus	R. G.	Snowden
Nery	R. T.	Poore
Serangelli	R. E.	Kichefski
Rabatin	Q.	Kurucza
Onder	L. H.	Dunn
Barron	R. H.	Corcoran
Gallagher	F.	Fox
Well, At Least the Band Scores;
’Stupendous! Colossal!'--Tremblay
Freshman Officers Will Be Introduced Tomorrow
Freshmen officers will be introduced at a freshman meeting to be held tomorrow at 12:30 in the auditorium. Class President Frank Sess-ler urges all freshmen to be present, since plans for the coming year including the Freshman Frolic will be discussed.
Spanish Teachers Convene Saturday
A lecture in Spanish on Colombian literature and one in English on the famous poem “El Cid” will be the features of the regular fall meeting of the Southeastern branch of the American Association of Teachers of Spanish to be held November 19 at 10:00 a.m. at the Miami Beach Senior High School.
Julio Galofre, newly appointed consul to Miami from Colombia will discuss the literature of his country in his native tongue. The lecture on “El Cid” will be given by Dr. Sidney Maynard of the University.
All University students interested in 'Spanish are invited to attend the meeting as well as the luncheon that will follow.
The meeting is being sponsored by the University.
By Larry Tremblay
From high in the press box of Washington’s Griffith stadium I watched a band from ‘way down South’ march into the hearts of nearly ten thousand spectators at the Catholic-Miami game last Friday afternoon.
My real business in being in the press box was to cover the band’s performance for the Miami Hurricane. My press pass was hooked in my lapel and I felt just as important as any of the thirty odd sports writers covering the game for the nation’s great newspapers. I even ate a hot dog and had a “coke” just like Jack B 11, George Garner, A1 Costello, and all the others.
The only difference between those newspaper men and myself was that they were there to cover the game and I was there to cover the band. And students, don’t think for a minute that I had a dull subject ... in fact, page after page could be written about the neatness of the band's appearance, the clocklike precision of the band going in and coming out of the formations. From the large wheel in the center of the field the boys marched into a C U facing the Catholic stands, where oranges were dropped in the letters, then into the M on the Miami side where the Washington fans joined several hundred Miami alumni in genuine applause for a superbly drilled organization.
And don’t think for a minute that our band took the honors without competition. American Legion drill
Hardingmcn Hit Comeback Trail Tomorrow Night in Burdine Orange Bowl; Seek Revenge for 1933 Defeat
Miami’s hustling Hurricanes will hit the comeback trail on the sod of Roddey Burdine Stadium tomorrow night at 8:15 p.m. in an effort to quell the powerful Night Riders of Duquesne University from far-off Pittsburgh.
Coach Harding’s lads will meet a team which has not enjoyed a successful season, yet which is rated among the three most dangerous
teams on the Orange, Green, and W bite schedule, and which will boast the most stubborn line of any of this year’s opponents.
file Smoky City gridiron aggregation arrived in Miami Wednesday and worked out twice in the stadium yesterday. They are making their headquarters at the Miami Biltmore.
Under the leadership of Capt. Eddie Dunn, the Ilardingmen will be in fighting trim. Mike Corcoran, whose punting showed a world of improvement in the Catholic fracas, and hard-driving Johnny Noppenberg will handle the Hurricane booting.
Terry Fox, Grant Stockdale, and Carl Jones will definitely see lots of action. Also to be in the line-up are Center Joe Dixon, Ends George Pit-tard, Frank I’askewich, and Walt Kichefski, Tackles Jim Poore, Stan Raski, and Steve McCrimmon, Guards Chuck Guimento, Jolly Snowden, and Bob Olsen, and Backs Andy Csaky and Johnny Kurucza.
The Dukes, coached by Clipper Smith, have lost to such teams as Pittsburgh, Carnegie Tech, and Mississippi State, but their weakness has proved to be on pass defense, for both the Panthers and the Tartans took to the air to conquer them. Nery pulls back from his fickle post to handle the Duke’s punting, while a fairly heavy backfield runs from Notre Dame formations. On the whole, the Dukes are a serious threat ut all times, and behind a very strong line will probably call upon line plays to spark their offensive.
Duquesne has appeared twice before Miami fans, once in 1933 to beat ‘lie Hurricanes 33-7, and once to connuer Mississippi State in the Orange Bowl game of 1937.
corps were there by the dozen as well as several bands from the Washington vicinity.
One thing I noticed in particular was the fact that those hard-boiled pressmen watched our band more than any of the others and were writing about it. One of them wrote that it stole the show, another said it was one of the most precise drill exhibitions seen in Washington this year, and all the other fellows were writing plenty in praise of our band.
The bandleader of the Catholic University group said it was one of the few college bands he has heard with good intonation, and all during the dinner at his home where Bob Hance and this writer enjoyed one of the finest meals outside of the White House, he continued with such praise. Of course, we made it look easy. We didn’t tell him that the boys get up about six a.m. and drill for an hour before breakfast, nor did we say that many of the boys, besides playing in both the band and orchestra, work during the few loose hours they have on odd jobs. No, we said nothing about how busv the boys are kept because that might have started the praise flowing a little thicker, and it was already so gushing we both blushed all during the meal.
The score of the game left us trailing but our band more than made up for that by leaving a lasting favor able impression in the nation’s capital, and as we left the stadium a good number of us were prouder than we were at the opening whittle.
FourCandidates Announced for Queen of Clulis
Four University sororities have announced their candidates for the Queen of Clubs title, to be awarded Friday, December 9, at the Pi Chi’s ninth annual Queen of Clubs ball at the Miami Biltmore Country Club.
Dot Milgrim, Alpha Epsilon Phi; Pat Cluney, Delta Tau; Virginia Miles, Lambda Phi; and Patricia Hollaran, Zeta Tau Alpha, are the first entrants in this year’s contest to select the University or high school co-ed with the most personality, beauty, and charm.
Ofrher University and high school sororities are expected to announce their candidates by next week.
The Queen, to be selected by a board of judges at a banquet preceding the ball, will be crowned in the traditional formal ceremony at the height of the evening’s festivities. Last year’s winner was Janet Seerth, Triad Club representative and present University freshman.
Sponsored annually by the Pi Chi fraternity, the dance is a benefit for the Donald Grant Memorial Fund for the University general library.
Co-chairman Harry Parker and Mel Patton are assisted by L ll and EJ Foster and Dustin Bergh, ticket committee; Sam Abbott, and George Hamilton, publicity; Bob Went«, A1 Holt, judge committee; Paul Barbuto, Bill Hartnett, orchestra; Wally Tyler, Jolly Snowden, flowers; and Joe Thomas, Johnny Oespovich, and Bunny Lovett, general arrangements.
$100 Song Contest Postponed Two Weeks
Miss Bertha Foster, dean of the Music School, announces that the $100 song contest has been postponed until Friday, December 2, because of the number of late entries and in order to allow the performers to prepare for their presentations.
Second Tryouts (or Radio Series Scheduled Friday
Tryouts for the second in the monthly series of “Great Moments in the History of Oratory,” which the University presents over WQ AM, will be held Friday, November 18, in room 317. All are eligible. Subject for the November “Great Moment” is Marc Antony and Brutus, an adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar.” The dramatization will be broadcast Monday, November 28, at 8:15 p.m. over WQAM, Director Sidney Head announced yesterday. Several choice roles are still available.
Lehr Right, Monkeys ARE The Cwaziest People, Students Find
By Dorothy Hawkins Joseph sat back on his haunches, clipped an arm around Josie placed a peanut between his incisors and gazed at his public. Funny clucks, weren’t they? Take those three dumb looking University freshmen; one in a pui pie funk, one in a brown study, and the other in a black scowl Made him tired to watch them. Well, after all, the poor kids we’re here against their wills; he might as well give them something to write about since Simon Lcgree, their journajism teach-|er, had said, “A feature, students, a j feature.”
Joe Does His Stuff
So, tossing Josie gently to one side, Joseph performed several daring and breath-taking sunts on his trapeze, yawned twice, accepted with annoyance a piece of dried-up lettuce from an admirer and fell asleep in the corner.
But Josie—now there’s a woman! A publicity hound, yes, but she never let her audience down. Three busy pencils flew while Josie danced, hung from her fail from the bars, and scratched herself into a lather.
Rain Comes, Students Go Then came the rain! There went the freshmen! There went everybody! Two sleepy monkeys curled up together in the cage in front of the Biscayne Boulevard aquarium and went to sleep. Joseph saw a trio of freshmen being slowly masticated by his best friend, Leo. And Josie, well, Josie is a loyal little wife. She saw it too, only a newspaper told the story and Josie was the main witness.
Verbiage To Fly At Debate Test For Varsity Spot
Keen competition is expected in the tryouts for the varsity debate team to be held next Tuesday night :n the social hall. Students wishing to try out should sign up this week with Sydney Head, public speaking instructor, in room 215.
Among those competing will be four varsity men of last year, last year’s freshman team, and the recent winners of the intramural debate and oratory contests. Selection for this year’s team, however, will be based entirely on the basis of present performance.
The question for debate is: Should the United States ally with Great Britain? Debaters will be assigned sides this week, for which they will prepare a five minute constructive speech. They w:ll also have the opportunity of making a three minute rebuttal.
Eight winners will be chosen by iudges George E Holt, representative in the state legislature and University law professor; Jack Bell, local ports writer; and Pat Cannon, alumnus and U.S. Congressman from Florida.
Four of the eight speakers chosen at the contest will go on a 5000 mile tour through the south, mid-west, and Atlantic seaboard, competing with uch universities as Florida, Notre Dame, Chicago, Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania. The second team w:ll have ho opportunity of representing the University in local debates.
Society Donates Books
Through Rabbi hnpiro B’nai Brith, a Hebrew society, gave 49 books, dealing with Jewish religion and history, to the University library. Some of the books have been catalogued and are ready for student use. They will he of special interest to members of Rabbi Shnpiro’s classes
Next Wed. Is Deadline For Senior Ibis Photos
Wednesday will be the last day for seniors to have their Ibis photographs made. The photographer will be in room 213 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:30, and from 1:30 p.m. until 4:30 for this purpose.