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Volume XIV
Coral Gables, Florida, November 7, 1940
Number 7
1941 Ibis Photography Will Start Wednesday
Individual photography for the 1941 Ibis will start next Wednesday, November 13. A studio will he equipped in room 336. Main Building. Photographers will be on duty from nine to five every day.
Sororities, fraternities, and the M Club ure first on the schedule. These
groups are asked to follow the plan set up as closely as possible. A charge of one dollar is made for each sitting.
Scheduled to have pictures made next week are: Wednesday, Nov. 13, Alpha Epsilon Phi and Beta Phi Alpha; Thursday, Nov. 14, Delta Zeta, Delta Phi Epsilon, and Sgima Kappa; Friday, Nov. 15, Kappa Kappa Gamma and Zeta Tau Alpha. Monday, Nov. 18, the Chi Omegas and all who fail to have pictures made at the scheduled time will be photographed.
Appointments for fraternity and M Club pictures will be announced next week. Class pictures will be made next month.
Contract for photography was awarded Pilkington studio of Coral Gables.
Swingfest Saturday Will Be Heaven For Jitterbugs
By Jean Small
For all you hep-cats, alligators, and swing-fiends in general, the best dance of the year is coming off this Saturday night in the Cafeteria. In case you haven’t noticed it on the bill boards, it’s the Phi Mu Alphas' annual Swingfest, dream of every jitterbug.
Just about the hottest band students have the privilege of hearing at University functions will play for the event, composed of the shining lights of Phi Mu: Don Angell, Snuffy Smith, Don Chadderdon, Herbie Blinn, and ten others. They will be playing in a manner strictly their own, entirely uninfluenced by Hem Olson, we guarantee.
So, put on your most dilapidated saddle shoes, a plaid skirt if you’re a girl, or a loud jacket if you’re a boy, and be prepared for a strenuous evening.
During the time-outs for catching your breath, entertainment in the shape of the Sinfonia swing octet will be provided, plus several impromptu skits. As for price, it’s fifty-five cents, stag or drag.
P.S.: They can play sweet, too.
Deutsche Verein Meets Tonight
First open meeting of der Deutsche Verein will be held in the social hall on Thursday, November 7, at 8 p.m. Sophie Ginsburg will preside over the meeting, replacing William Weaver, who is now serving in the United States army.
The program planned for the evening includes a short talk on Nuernberg, stressing an appreciation of its picturesque architecture, the inventions this community has given the rest of the world, and the talented craftsmen and artists of this city during the middle ages.
The present officers of the club are Sophie Ginsburg, president; Frank Venning, treasurer; and Billie Sabshin, secretary. Mrs. Melanie Rosborough, faculty adviser, would like the student body to know that the German Club of the University of Miami is devoted to a finer appreciation of the German language, literature, and music. All political or religious discussions are “verboten.”
Manley Featured In Assembly Today
Dr. Louis K. Manley, professor of political science, was the featured speaker on the Armistice Day program held in the auditorium at 10:30 today.
Jeanne Girton, vice president of the student body, introduced the speakers. Jerome Weinkle discussed Armistice Day from the student’s piont of view.
Playmakers to Open Tryouts for Comedy
Tryouts for parts in “Personal Appearance,” second dramatic production of the Florida Playmakers, are scheduled for Tuesday, November 12, at 3:30 and 7:30, in the University i theatre.
The play, a satire on Hollywood f written by Lawrence Riley, offers f parts for six women and four men. E Tryouts will be open to all interested students.
Originally produced on Broadway R. in 1937, “Personal Appearance” has B been popular with college troupes all M over the country. It appeared in the
■	movie version with Mae West as the
■	star.
Honor Court Removes Lasher From Senate
Humes Lasher was removed from his post as senior senator by the Honor Court in a meeting Monday afternoon on the grounds that he is only a junior in scholastic ranking. Seniors will meet Wednesday at 12:30 in the Cardboard theatre to choose a senator to fill Lasher’s place. Those present will constitute a quorum. The official assenting opinion of the Honor Court is reprinted below:
November 5. 1940 Members of the Student Body:
The long awaited decision of the Honor Court in regard to the Senior Class has finally been arrived at. In case some of the students are in ignorance as to the facts of this case, it concerns the status of Humes Lasher.
Humes Lasher was elected to the office of Senior Senator last year to take effect this semester. However, due to some unfortunate circumstances, Lasher is still a member of the Junior Class. Henceforth the Honor Court has propounded a decision, and it is unbiased to the last degree.
The decision handed down by the members of the Honor Court is that Humes Lasher cannot retain his Senatorship and he must vacate the said office. This was done for several reasons. The following may enlighten some people as to the formulation of said decision:
Humes Lasher is still a member of the Junior Class, and will not maintain Senior standing until the second semester of this year. Therefore, Mr. Lasher cannot cast any votes in any Senior elections or Senior business, and there are several important matters that the Seniors have to settle very shortly. Another important factor in this case is the fact that the other two Senior Senators are Freshman Law Students and the Senior Class needs someone now to keep them represented in the student senate.
We sincerely wish that the student body realizes the import of this case and hope that our decision has not caused any unsatisfactory comments. But we do feel that we have honestly given our most profound thought to this important matter and hope it is accepted whole heartedly.
Respectfully yours,
A1 Lane
Associate Justice of the Honor Court
Readers Present Shakespeare Play
Bawdiest and most raucous of Shakespeare’s plays, “The Merry Wives of Windsor” will be presented as a playreading on Sunday, November 17, at 8:30 in the theatre.
Directing the production will be Sydney W. Head. Charles Philhour will direct the technical arrangements, assisted by Betty Yaeger, who will provide for sets and stages, and Bobby Crinn, who will be in charge of lighting. Admission to the performance will be ten cents, and there will be no reserve seats.
Reading parts in the plays will be Granville Fisher, Opal Euard Motter, Malcolm Beal, Elizabeth Stone, Grace Berg, Edward Gaylor, Sylvia Furlong, Robert Zeman, Manuel Roth, Donald Mahn, Lowell Veach, James Orr, Jerry Bass, William Gale, Arthur Fixler, Robert Remus, and Seymour Ungar.
Historical Group To Discuss Florida
Students interested in knowing more about Florida are urged to attend a meeting of the Historical Association of South Florida at 8 o’clock Tuesday evening in the card room and lounge.
“Florida in Fiction” and “Early Spaniards in South Florida” are the subjects of papers to be read by Walter Scott Mason and Robert S. McNicoll respectively.
Charles Brookfield, a member of the society, will discuss the details of finding and raising the H.M.S. Winchester, a British ship sunk off the keys in the seventeenth century.
“Early Concha and Crackers in South Florida” will be described by George Merrick, university trustee, who will preside at the meeting.
The public is invited.
These Tars Are Primed for an Upset
The Tars always point for the Miami game, for our rivalry with the is of long standing. Top, left to right: Sammy Hardman, jackrabbit quarterback; June Lingerfelt, all- tate end; Ernest Bryson, guard. Bottom: Lou Bethea, halfback; Doyle Darnold, guard; Earl Brankert. fullback.
Committee to Help With Questionnaires For Draft Placement
Campus Calendar
Friday, November 8—M club dance, Country Club.
Saturday, November 9—Miami Pan-Hellenic, Lounge and Card Room,
Hurricane Awarded Per Capita Grant At Senate Meeting
Assistance to students and faculty members in filling out selective service questionnaires has been arranged by the administration in the form of an advisory committee composed of Dean Russell A. Rasco, chairman, Messrs. Lemuel Haslup, Lauffer T. Hayes and William J. Hester.
Those desiring help in this matter should take their questionnaires to the law librarian in the Law School building, who will arrange an appointment with a member of the advisory committee.
All students should be reminded that deferment must be specifically requested and that only five days may elapse between the time the questionnaire is mailed out and the time of its return.
Frosh Finally Name Remaining Officers
After another week of, campaigning, freshmen finally chose their vice-president, secretary and treasurer in a run-off election Thursday afternoon.
By a vote of 112 to 57, Gloria DeBoliac defeated Ellen Mary Oir for vice-president. Hortense Tepley won over Barbara Neblitt, 102 to 66, to become class secretary. Billy Phillips was named treasurer over Jacqueline Watson by a count of 87 to 16.
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Phi Mu Alpha Swingfest, Cafeteria, 9:30 to 12 p.m.
Sunday, November 10—Student Vespers, Social Hall, 4-5 p.m.
Monday, November 11 — Musicale, Lounge, 8-10 p.m.
Tuesday, November 12—Coed Council, theatre, 10:30.
English Honors Society, Tiffin, 12:30 p.m.
Historical Association of Southern Florida, Lounge, 8 p.m.
Cadet graduation exercises, Bilt-more Country Club, 8 p.m. Wednesday, November 13—YW-YM Supper, Downtown YW, 6:30 p.m. Debate Council, Assembly Room, 7:30 p.m. ,
Newman Club, Card Room, 7:30. Natural Science Society, Room 389, 7:30 p.m.
“CLASSROOM” AIRED TODAY
Songs by Jean Godard and piano selections by Irving Laibson will compose the program for the “Classroom of the Air” to be broadcast on WIOD at 2:15 this afternoon.
Robert Breslin-Anthony will announce the program, which is a regular feature on WIOD.
NEWMAN ITES MEET
The Newman Club will meet Wednesday evening at 7:30 in the CarcL Room of the Administration Building and will stage a reception for all Catholic students.
With the Hurricane petition for $885.76 for the first semester as the only major issue settled, the Student Senate held its fourth meeting of the year Tuesday.
Elaine Preston moved that the Hurricane be granted the amount requested in the petition, under conditions as set up by the Finance Committee, namely: “that $1.28 per student, which is equivalent to four cents per student per paper, be granted the Hurricane in the following manner: $1.15 to be given the newspaper to cover estimated costs and thirteen cents to be kept as a re serve to prevent any too large a book profit and to provide a reserve for payment on the old Hurricane bill to Parker.” The motion was carried.
It was moved and seconded that four ashtrays be purchased for Senate chambers. However, Mr. Mann amended the motion to the effect that the individual members who wish to smoke bring ashtrays for use during Senate meetings. The amendment was seconded and carried. It was decided that the motion as amended be tabled until the group’s next meeting, November 19, at 10:30.
KEY CLUB FORMED
Bi-weekly luncheon meetings featuring talks by Miami business and professional men are the aim of the Key club, now being formed at the University under the auspices of the Miami Kiwanis.
"ANDROCLES AND LION" SCORES DRAMATIC SUCCESS
By Marvin Goldman
The Florida Playmakers of the University of Miami opened their 1940 dramatic season with the satirical comedy, “Androcles and the Lion,” which, with the help of fine sets, costumes, and music, was one of their best efforts. Excellence of technical direction was obvious, while the music, written by Tom Steunenberg and supplemented by a well-rehearsed chorus, conveyed the mood and tempo of the play to perfection.
Well received by the audience was Paul Pencke, a newcomer to the group, who played the part of Androcles, a reticent, animal-loving Christian tailor who befriends a lion to whom he is later thrown in the Roman Coliseum. Particularly impressive was his ability to characterize the timidity necessary to the role.
The performances of Edwin Ginsburg and Lloyd Symansky were especially pleasing. Ginsburg, as the herculean Christian, Ferrovious, was outstanding in every scene in which he appeared. Lentellus, as portrayed by Symansky, was the picture of a cringing Roman voluptuary. Mary Alice Kirton, playing an idealistic Christian martyr, showed her usual poise and grace of characterization. Also deserving of credit were Bill Gore, Barbara Willock, Seymour Ungar, and Dann Morley. Irv Baker played the lion with conviction, but it seemed that the lion was a little too cute for all purposes.
Written by George Bernard Shaw, “Androcles” is a splendid example of the famed English playwright’s wit. Dealing with the Roman persecution of Christians, the plot is lightened by | the theme revolving about Androcles
and his escapade with a lion. The play has generally been considered a satire on international imperialistic tendencies just before the World War.
Sparkling Shavian wit was apparent to all, but unfortunately, most of his quips were lost when the players did not wait for laughs to die down before they continued their lines. However, this was probably due to inexperience and is likely to disappear during the course of the Beason.
Much of the credit for the success of the play goes to the backstage workers. The direction and technical supervision of Sydney Head and Charles Philhour was excellent. Considering this, the first major production of the year, all outward appearances seem to point to a highly successful dramatic season.
Hurricanes Meet Tars Tomorrow
Fifteen Juniors Named To Serve AsStudent Hosts
Fifteen members of the Junior class were selected by the administration this week to serve as official student hosts of the University. The first meeting was held Monday in the sociul hall to organize and outline activities.
Nominations based on campus leadership and academic standing were received by Julia Arthur, Selma Bronston, Jeanne Girton, Martha Hibbs, Dot Lowe, Helene Putnam, Hedwig Ringblom, Don Chadderdon, Claud Corrigan, Tom Kent, Jim Mun-ley, John Quimby, Bill Reynolds, Art Tracy, and Dick Tucker.
Cooperating with advisors Dr. William P. Dismukes and Mrs. Sarepta Terletzky, the group will center its attention for the present on welcoming football teams and fans, enlarging its program to include other duties as hosts as the year progresses.
Art Tracy was unanimously elected to act as president, Dot Lowe as vice president, and Helene Putnam as secretary-treasurer.
Students Favor U.S. Peace Over Aid to England
(By Student Opinion Surveys)
Austin, Texas, November 7—Unlike U.S. public opinion, majority sentiment among college students today holds that it is more important for the United States to try to keep out of war than to help England even at the risk of becoming involved.
Simultaneously over the entire nation, Student Opinion Surveys of America has sent its interviewers to query all types of students on large and small campuses, presenting to them a problem vital to American youth, a question many times discussed in a thousand dormitory and boarding house bull sessions. With the cooperation of the Hurricane and scores of other newspaper members, the Surveys has gathered and tabulated these opinions by means of scientific sampling methods. Here are the results:
Students were asked which of the two following things they thought was more important for the U.S. to try to do. Their answers, in percentages, are given after each statement, Keep the U.S. out of war 55% Help England, even at the risk
of getting into the war 45%
This is not what their elders think. A Gallup poll recently pointed out that the majority of Americans believe the British are holding our first line of defense and helping them is more important than merely trying to steer away from the conflict.
Students, however, have repeatedly shown their tendency toward isolationism and their strong desire to avoid another war. For two years the Surveys has been gauging collegiate sentiment the nation over. It has found, for example, that majorities (in October 1939) would not volunteer should the U.S. send troops to help England and her allies, opposed (in October 1939) changing the neutrality law to allow any belligerent to buy American supplies, opposed (in February 1940) compulsory military training, and felt (in February 1940) our most important problem was to keep the country out of war.
Why does the majority of students believe that our efforts should emphasize our keeping out of war? A University of Rochester freshman gave this reason: “We have enough trouble here.” A co-ed told the Tar-kio (Missouri) College interviewer, “England brought this down upon herself by her conduct after the last war.” A sophomore at the University of Maine spoke for the opposition when he said, “If England is conquered it is our turn to worry, and we won’t have anyone to worry with us.”	♦
Commerce Society To Hear Renuart
Guest speaker at the next meeting of the Commerce Club will be D. V. Renuart of Coral Gables. The organization will meet in the assembly room Tuesday, November 19, at 10:30.
Officers elected at the business meeting held last Tuesday were Frazier Payton, Jr., president; Ray Renuart, vice-president; John Lipscomb, secretary; and Jerry Sullivan, treasurer.
McDowall Brings Swift Rollins FJeven Here
By Jack Kendall
Victorious in five games out of six, and presenting their most serious threat to Miami Little Four supremacy in years, the Rollins Tars rolled into town today for their clash with our Hurricanes in the Roddey Bur-dine Stadium tomorrow night at 8:15. Tomorrow night’s game will have a strong bearing on both the SI A A and the State Championship.
Coach Jack MacDowall is making his annual claim to being handicapped by injuries by stating that he will be without the services of his star back, Sammy Hardman. Hardman will be unable to play due to an off-field injury, and will be replaced by Grady Ray.
Starting for Rollins will be Captain June Lingerfelt, all-state end, and Knowles at the flank positions, Clanton and Phillips at tackles, Law-ton and Grundler at the guards, and Giantonio at center. In the backfield will be Grady Ray at quarterback, Bethea and Jones at the halfs, and Brankert at full. Dick Curry, second string back will see action before the night’s over. Curry ran 27 and 80 yards to score against Appalachian last Saturday. Lou Bethea scored his eighth and ninth touchdown on the same night.
In their six games to date, Rollins has beat Western Carolina State Teachers 53 to 0, Presbyterian 20 to 7, Stetson 25 to 12, Tampa 39 to 0, Appalachian 30 to 0, and lost to u strong Davidson team 19 to 6.
The Hardingmen, with Douglas, Borek and Totterdale on the injured list, have been going through stiff workouts every night this week until dark, trying to stop the tricky Rollins offense as demonstrated by the freshmen. Coach Harding will start Joe Krutulis and Roy Robinson at ends, Frank Lehn and “Kutch” Kearns at tackles, Jolly Snowden and Nick Broker at guards, and Harry Carifeo at the pivot-post. Johnny Kurucza will get the call again at the signal-barking post, with Bill Steiner and Red Tobin at the halfs, and Terry Fox at fullback.
Cadet Graduation Set For Tuesday
Winding up twelve weeks of intensive training in air navigation, forty-seven cadets will receive certificates at graduation exercises Tuesday evening at the Miami Biltmore.
Chief speaker is Brigadier-General Davenport Johnson, assistant chief of the national training corps, who arrives here from Washington, D.C. With him on the platform will be W. Overton Snyder, ranking officer here for Pan-American Airways; F. H. Goodrich, commanding officer at the University; and Dr. B. F. Ashe. Governor Fred Cone and Senators Claude Pepper and Pat Cannon have been invited.
The cadets have already received orders to various parts of the country, where they will receive practical training. Twenty go to March Field, California; nineteen to Fort Douglas, Utah; two to Maxwell Field, Alabama; two to Moffett Field, California; two to Barkerdale Field, and two to Randolph Field, Texas.
Fifty more cadets are arriving this week-end to begin classes Monday. Most of them are coming from Maxwell Field, Alabama.
Rotary Club Offers P. *izes for Essays
The Rotary Club of Miami, through its Pan-American committee headed by Mr. George Estill, is sponsoring a prize essay contest for students of the? University of Miami on the following subject: “The Peaceful Settlement of International Boundary Problems in Latin America.”
Any student of the University is eligible and the following cash prizes are offered: first, $20, second, $15, third, $7.50, and five other prizes of $2.50 each. These essays are to be between 2000 and 2500 words in length and must be submitted by February 1, 1941 to Dr. McNicoll at his office, Room A118.
PCO TO POT LUCK
Presbyterian College Organization held its first pot-luck supper meeting of the year Thursday in the social hall with Charles Fowler as guest speaker.
The committee in charge included Eunice Stripling, chairman, Mary DeVore, Robert Hess, and Anita Sis-trunk.