Miami Hurricane, February 03, 1938

              The Miami
Hurricane
THE OFFICIAL STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
Volume XI
Coral Gables, Florida, Thursday, February 3, 1938
Number 16
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University Will Honor Late Dr.Lowe
Memorial Services To Be Held At Convocation Tomorrow Morning
Administration, faculty, and student body will join in a memorial program at 10:10 a.m. tomorrow in the auditorium to do honor to the memory of Orton Lowe, late head of the English department and director of the Winter Institute of Literature, who died on January 6.
Faculty and Student* To Speak
President Bowman F. Ashe will deliver the main address on “Orton Lowe, His Life and Work.” Faculty members and students from the English department, as yet unannounced, are also to participate in the services. Presiding will be Dean Henry S. West, who is in charge of the program.
Musical Numbers Announced
Harp duets by Marie Farmer and Blanche Krell will open and close the services. Their numbers are to be “March Solonelle” by Gounod, arranged by John Thomas, and “Angelus” by Renie.
The assembly period will be entirely devoted to the memorial program, according to Dr. West. No business announcement may be made, and the assembly will be adjourned immediately at the close of the services.
Steunenberg Will Conduct Music Classes
University of Michigan Faculty Member to Teach Theory, Form and Analysis
A recent addition to the University School of Music faculty is Thomas B. Steunenberg from the University of Michigan. Mr. Steunenberg will teach classes in theory, form and analysis, and composition.
The new faculty member attended Northwestern University where he was a pupil in the composition classes of Arne Oldberg and Carl Beecher, and he later studied under Healy Willan at the University of Michigan where he obtained his M.M. degree with a major in musical composition.
Mr. Steunenberg has frequently had his compositions performed by the University of Michigan symphony orchestra and recently that organization performed his transcription of the Bach “Cathedral” Prelude and Fugue.
Following his graduation from Northwestern, Mr. Steunenberg was a teacher of composition and theory at the College of Idaho, where he remained for seven years before entering the University of Michigan to begin work on his M.M. degree.
Students interested in enrolling in his classses may do so by conferring with the dean of music.
Jooss Ballet Appears Next Week In Ultra-Modern Dance Movements
FROM "A BALL IN OLD VIENNA"
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Students will be admitted to the Jooss Ballet at Orchestra Hall, February 10, for 55c upon presentation of 'their activity books at the door.
Kurt Jooss, creator and director of the famous Jooss European Ballet, which will be presented at Miami Senior high school February 10 under the auspices of the University of Miami, does not look like a revolutionary. Yet it was his influence in the dance world that brought about the abandonment of many old forms, traditions, and beliefs. It may be said truly that he has brought to fruition the modern dance movement.
It is his genius that conceived the tremendously vital and significant idea which animates his famous ballet “The Green Table,” the work that won first prize in competition at the International Congress of the Dance, held in Paris in 1932.
Surprised to Be a Genius
Jooss was quite as much surprised as his family, when he found himself hailed as a genius. Both family and neighbors in his home town had considered him merely a romantic dreamer. His father had intended him to become a farmer, and thus continue the ancestral traditions. But from boyhood he had longed for music, color, dancing. At the age of eleven, he was the champion waltzer of the district.
“I made every effort to learn all the various tasks of farming,” Mr. Jooss recounts. “I milked cows until my fingers ached, and I had to spend an hour in the evening massaging them before I could sit down at the
Adults to Register Here Saturday
Registration for the winter term of the Adult Education division will be held Saturday, February 12.
Appreciative Audience Fills Hall For Our Second Symphony Concert
An appreciative audience filled Orchestra Hall last Monday evening to hear the second subscription concert of the University of Miami Symphony Orchestra, Arnold Volpe conducting, with Gregor Piatigorsky, famed Russian cellist as soloist.
While the highlight of the of the concert was most certainly the brilliant playing of the distinguished guest artist, Dr. Volpe and his musicians deserve a word of praise for an outstanding performance. There is no doubt but what the orchestra is gradually improving each year. The instrumentation is more balanced and most important is the intonation which has shown a decided improvement over preceding concerts.
Program Well Chosen
My first recollection of symphonic music was a rendition by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra of “Russland and Ludmilla” Overture. Then, as now, I thrilled to the exotic melodies of the father of Russian Opera, Glinka. Dr. Volpe and the orchestra further enhanced the composition by an up-to-tempo reading.
Of Tschaikowsky’s Fifth Symphony, I cannot speak too highly. Probably his most popular work through Dr. Volpe’s excellent interpretation, it proved to be the best performed and enjoyed composition on the program. At times, the composer became even sadder than in the Pathetique. But not for long. The
final movement ends in a blaze of triumphant glory with the first theme, Destiny, changing from the minor to the major, as if to denote that life is not futile. The second movement contains the elegic but celebrated theme for horn which was executed with the finesse of a Stagliano by first hornist Lebedeff. In the third movement, Tschaikowsky departs from the orthodox symphony to pen a waltz. How can the lilting beauty of a Tschaikowsky waltz be best described? Suffice it to say that his are the most perfect ever written.
In the Vorspiel to Lohengrin, Wagner blends his strings such as no composer has ever accomplished before, although there is a feeble similarity in the Prelude to Act III of Verdi’s Traviata. Evolving just like a flower, the motiv develops from a whisper to a mighty climax with the brasses coming to the fore. And just as simply as it started does it end, putting the audience in the mood for the action to follow.
Piatigorsky Appears
Tall, gawky Piatigorsky, upon being lost and found, finally made his initial appearance playing Haydn’s unimpressive Concerto in D Major. The public does not often receive an opportunity to hear a cello and consequently displayed intense interest. It’s a common phrase and the words ring empty when one says that Piat-(Continued on Page Four)
piano and lose myself in dreams.”
He was eighteen when his parents at last gave consent to his attending an art school in the near-by city. But on the condition that he return after two years and take up the work for which the family and, as they thought, Nature had intended him, Spends Two Years Dreaming
For two years the romantic young farmer dabbled in paint, covering yards of canvas and dreaming his dreams. He even found time for lessons in acting and dancing. He was in his element. The idea of ever returning to the farm was unbearable. But he had given his word and meant to keep it.
Fortunately Fate intervened at this point, and left young Jooss free to follow the ambition nearest his heart—to create a new dance form. In collaboration with his close friend, Fritz Cohen, the composer, he gath ered around him a little circle of earnest young men and women. This was the nucleus which later developed into the far-famed Jooss European Ballet.
Its introduction to the public at the International Congress of the Dance, held in Paris in the summer of 1932, revealed the extent to which this young creator had transformed the old-fashioned ballet. First prize was awarded the organization by unanimity. The return of the Jooss Ballet this season for another coast to coast tour will again offer the opportunity to enjoy the unique art of this famous dance troupe.
Students will be admitted for 55c upon presentation of their activity books.
Woman’s Club Holds Forum Here Monday
“Democracy, Today and Tomorrow” will be the general topic of the one-day institute to be conducted by the Florida Federation of Woman’s Clubs Monday in the University auditorium. Between three and five hun dred women will attend.
Dean Holds worth In Charge
Dr. John Thom Holdsworth, Dean of the School of Business Administration, is in charge of arrangements, assisted by Mrs. John G. Kellum, president of the Florida Federation of Woman's Clubs, Mrs. J. Ralston Wells, first vice-president of section eleven of the Federation.
Dean Holdsworth will address the morning session. Other faculty members who will participate in the forum following the morning and afternoon addresses include Dr. Jacob Kaplan. Dr. Harold Briggs, Mr. Paul Eckel, Dr. J. Riis Owre, Mr. Ernest McCracken, and Mr. Otho V. Over-holser.
Classes To Be Shortened
Luncheon will be served in the cafeteria at one o’clock. According to a special announcement from the secretary's office, classes on Monday will follow the Friday schedule in order to make it possible for all students to be out of the cafeteria by 12:30 p.m.
Cafeteria To Close At 12:30 Monday
Cafeteria will be closed to students after 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, because of the Women’s Clubs’ luncheon, U. J. Hiss announces. Lunch will be served from 11 to 12:30 p.m.
Dramatists gan(j Concert Features
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Three Plays Reinald W errenrath
‘The Swan’ To Be Given Tuesday and Wednesday of Next Week: Others Follow
“The Swan,” by Ferenc Molnar, first of a series of plays now in rehearsal, will be presented February 8 and 9 by the University Players under the direction of Mrs. Opal Euard Motter.
The play is a light romance which has as its setting a mythical kingdom in Europe. The costumes and setting are very elaborate, the most extravagant since “Death Takes a Holiday,” according to Mrs. Motter.
Work Begun Before Christmas
Work was begun on “The Swan” before Christmas but illness halted production. ’’Abie’s Irish Rose” was given in the interim, and only recently were rehearsals resumed.
The cast includes Adele Rickel, Dorothy Armagost, Maxwell Marvin, Carl Squires, George Storm, Rita Borstein, Dorothy Bell, Gail Tatum, Jean Moore, Bob Masterson, Bob Lyons, Jerry Fleischmann, Harold Schramm, Harry Hayward, Robert Crane, Richard Ludwig, George Hal-lahan, and Dick Roberts.
To Present “Little Women”
February 17, 18, and 19 will see the production of what is expected to be one of the most important plays of the year, Louisa M. Alcott’s famous “Little Women.” The costumes will be new and every effort is being put forth to make this presentation a success. A special matinee for children will be held Saturday morning, February 1^.
The part of Meg will be played by Betty Mae Serpas, Jo by Dorothy Mae Buddington, Beth by Dorothy Armagost, and Amy by Fay Taylor and Phyllis Young on alternate nights. Annette Werner will fill the role of Marmee; Dorpthy Bell, Aunt March; Carl Sqiures,* Laurie; Harry Hayward, John Brooke; Robert Ly-one, Mr. March; and Maxwell Marvin, Professor Bhaer.
“Field Gun” For Town and Gown
“Field Gun” by Paul Green will be given for Town and Gown on February 10, while the first year dramatic class is working on six one-act plays to be presented in two night performances.
Student Speakers Undertake Miami Advertising Drive
Initial step in a student drive to “Make Greater Miami Universityconscious” will be taken next week with the formation of a speaking group under the direction of George Marcos, ’39.
Speakers to be chosen from the student body will address local high schools, clubs, and institutions with the purpose of stimulating interest in the University. The project, while it is to be entirely conducted by students, has the approval and cooperation of the administration.
Applications for membership in the group may be made from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. any day next week in room 250.
“Any student interested in public speaking, whether he is experienced or not, is encouraged to join in the drive,” said Marcos. “He will greatly profit from the practical experience and at the same time be doing his share in advertising the University.
Tonight, 7:30 p.m. Newman Club meeting in social hall.
Friday, 10:10 a.m. General Assembly. Memorial services for Dr. Orton Lowe.
8:30 p.m. Winter Institute, Paul Engle, lecturer.
Saturday, 1:00 p.m. Coed Movie Club Luncheon at the Miami Biltmore Hotel.
10:00 p.m. Delta Tau Showboat. Monday, 4:30 p.m. Classroom of the Air over WIOD.
8:30 p.m. University Symphonic Band. Reinald Werrenrath, soloist, Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. University Players present Molnar’s “The Swan.” Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. Second presentation of “The Swan.”
U.ofM.Debators Score Victory Over Rollins
Arend and Wasman Defend Affirmative: Take Decision By Shift of Opinion Vote
University of Miami debaters scored a win over Rollins College in Orlando Monday night by a 10-6 shift of opinion. Dick Arend and Milton Wasman, veteran members of the team, took the affirmative side of the question, “Resolved: That the National Labor Relations Board Be Empowered to Arbitrate All Industrial Disputes.” Other debaters making the trip include Captain Dave Hendrick, Jerry Weinkle and Jack Madigan.
The Miami team will meet the polished University of South Carolina debaters tonight. The Miami men were scheduled to meet Oglethorpe on Tuesday and Mercer yesterday. However, no news of the outcome of these contests has been received as yet.
Other schools to be debated on the southern tour include Furman College, Piedmont College, University of Georgia, Emory University, Birmingham Southern, Howard College, University of Alabama, Spring Hill College, University of Florida, Southern University and St. Petersburg Junior College. Two of the opponents will discard the regulation intercollegiate topic to debate the question, “Resolved: That Southern States Adopt Unicameral Legislatures.”
The Miami debaters are expected to return on Sunday, February 13.
Survey Reveals Students Lack Of Horse Sense9
In an effort to insure the peaceful status of the United States of America during these dark days of duress, the Veterans of Foreign Wars are seeking 25 million signatures on a petition to be presented to the National Congress.
The petition, which calls for an active peace peace program on the part of the federal government by the method of preparedness, is to be presented to the Senate and the House of Representatives during the present session.
Petition Available To Students In a letter addressed to Dr. Ashe, president of the University, the organization asks that the petition be made available to any students who are in sympathy with the plan. Anyone interested in signing may do so at the Hurricane office during the coming week.
The document reads: “We, the un dersigned citizens of the United States of America, hereby call upon the Congress, and the President, to adopt and apply policies designed to keep America out of war and supported by a National Defense program adequate to preserve and protect our country and its people.” Obtain Student Opinion To obtain typical student opinion upon this grave problem now facing our country, the Hurricane assigned a reporter to track down members of the student body and get their reactions to the proposed plan and anything else they may care to say on the subject. The statements received were far from promising and would lead one to believe that sanity tests of our students are of more pressing importance than their views on war and peace.
Here are the opinions which evidence the fine, high-minded idealism and poor power of expression of our student body:
James Munley, freshman, offered as his donation to the cause: “I love peace. In fact I think it’s the greatest thing out since the invention of the Gillette No-Scratch razor.”
Ruth Johnson, pretty ^:oed: “I think it’s wonderful.”
George Wheeler, debater: “If we had peace, maybe Europe wouldn’t be piece meal. It's all right if it’s legal.”
Joan Goeser, German assistant: “I (Continued on Page Four)
Reinald Werrenrath, concert baritone, who will appear with the University symphonic band, Walter Sheaffer, conducting, in the second free concert Monday night at Orchestra Hall.
IRC To Conduct Symposium On China and Japan
Boycott As An Instrument Of International Justice Is Topic For Discussion
Dzi Ren Ho, student in the School of Business Administration, and Paul E. Eckel, instructor in history, will conduct a symposium on the subject, “The Boycott as an Instrument of International Justice,” at the reg-ular meeting of the International Relations Club in the social hall next Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
Ho, who graduated from Fuh Tan university in Shanghai, will give the Chinese viewpoint in the present Sino-Japanese conflict, while Mr. Eckel, who has taught in Japan, will briefly explain the Japanese angle of the situation. A round table discussion will follow, led by Arthur Paul.
Plans to attend the Southeast I.R.C. conference at Vanderbilt university, Nashville, Tennessee, March 4 and 5, will be discussed at a short concluding business meeting. Any member interested in attending the convention is asked to contact Mr. Eckel, the club sponsor, or Eleanor E. Matteson, president.
The International Relations Club announces the addition of the following books: “The Family of Nations” by Nicholas Murray Butler, “The Defense of the Empire” by George P. Auld, “Peace and the Plainsman” by Norman Angell, and “Reciprocity” by William S. Culbertson.
Ibis Snapshots Due Immediately
Snapshots for the Ibis are to be turned in immediately to Denise Caravasios, snapshot editor.
Public Invited T oPer for mance Monday Night
Noted Baritone Conducts Courses In Master Singing In University Music Dept.
Reinald Werrenrath, noted American baritone, will appear as guest artist with the University symphonic band in the second of its free concert series next Monday night in Orchestra Hall.
Both folk ballads and operatic selections will be among Mr. Wer-renrath’s solos. He will sing the “Prologue to Pagliacci” in the first half of the program and will close the second half with a group of songs including “Captain Stratton’s Fancy,” “Just for You,” and “Danny Deever.” Warner Hardman will accompany him at the piano.
Werrenrath Veteran Artist A veteran concert artist with over 2500 appearances to his credit, Mr. Werrenrath has been conducting classes in master singing at the University for the past month.
Walter E. Sheaffer will direct tha band in “Overture to Phedre” by Massenet, “Suite from the South” by Nicode, “Humoresque” by Lotter, Wagner’s “Album Leaf,” Sousa’s “Diplomat,” and the “Finale to William Tell” by Rossini. Charles Stalt-man and Vasili Lebedeff will present “Serenade” by Title in a duet for flute and horn.
Complete Program The complete concert program follows:
1.	Overture - Phedre	Mourner
2.	Duet for Flute and Horn - Serenade	Tille
Chaa. Staltman and Vaaili Lebedeff
3.	Suite “From the South"	Nitode
4.	Prologue to “Pagliacci"	Leoncavallo
Reinald Werrenrath INTERMISSION
5.	Humoresque, Three Blind Mice
6.	(a) Album Leaf (b) The Diplomat
7.	Group of songs
Captain Stratton’s Fancy	Deems Taylor
Just for You	Alexander Maclayden
Danny Deever	Wallet Damroich
Reinald Werrenrath Warner Hardman. Accompanist
8.	Finale to “William TeH"	Rossini
Lotter
Wagner
Souia
Mrs. Coral Lowe Presents 1000Books To General Library
Complete personal library of the late Orton Lowe, including about 1000 volumes, will be donated to the University general library by his widow, Mrs. Coral Lowe, University officials announced yesterday. Approximately 600 books were received this week.
The books, as yet uncatalogued and uncounted, are mainly English literature and biography, according to Mrs. E. Morton Miller, librarian. They will be kept together in a separate collection to be known as the Orton Lowe Library.
America’s Language Is Its Own Says Paul Engle, Noted Lecturer and Poet
By James Goeser
“America has a language of its own and I do not mean English either,” pronounced Paul Engle, well-known poet and Rhodes scholar who is lecturing this week at the Winter Institute of Literature. “Our idiom, our accents and the rhythm of our language,” he continued, “give us the right to call it the American language. And because we have a language of our own, we are also developing verse forms of our own. Every nation and every era must mold its poetic expression to its own spirit and its own language.”
Mr. Engle, a dapper young man, puffed nervously for a while at his cigarette. “All the greatest poets,” he went on, “Homer, Milton, Shakespeare, and Villon were soaked in the idiom and the ways of expression peculiar to their times. We have outgrown those times. We talk differently now, our accents are new, our outlook is new, so our poetry must be new too.”
Mention of a field of pure poetry,
the poetry of beauty for beauty’s sake, which did not come under the influence of the changing modes of the times, Mr. Engle waved aside with a shrug. “It’s true enough that a few minor poets, Poe, Swinburne, and perhaps even Tennyson, have believed in art for art’s sake. They have created a strange, formalized beauty in no way comparable to the warm human beauty of a Shakespeare. Their work is merely an interesting by-path in the field of literature—nothing more. The great poetry of any era will always reflect in itself the talk of the man in the street at that time.”
Mr. Engle is devoting his time at the Winter Institute to explaining his interesting theory of poetry. His views on the nature of poetry are shared by many modern American poets and was first brought to the attention of the reading public through the writings of Carl Sandburg. The outstanding characteristic of this poetry is its use of common slang expressions formerly frowned upon even in prose works.