Miami Hurricane, January 29, 1931

              The Miami ® Hurricane
THE OFFICIAL ST UDENT PUBLICATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
Vol. 5	Coral Gables. Florida. January 29. 1931	_^°- 8
MIAMI MEETS STETSON TOMORROW
“39 East” Will Be Presented By U. Players Saturday
Bolger and Stiles To Take Lead in Second Play of Year at Auditorium
Miss Lillian Bolger and Wade Stiles will have the leads in “39 East” which is to be presented by the University Players, under the sponsorship of the Wing and Wig Club, Saturday night at 8:00 p.m. in the University auditorium.
The play is a three act comedy of boarding house life and was written by Rachel Crothers. This is the first appearance of both Miss Bolger and Mr. Stiles and their characterizations are looked forward to with interest by dramatic students.
The rest of the cast is made up of character parts which are played by the following people: Miss Janice Watts, Frank Puglisi, Miss Barbara Abernathy, Cushman Robertson, Miss Helen Hartsburg, Earl Howard, Miss Nina McAllister, Miss Helen Powell, Miss Margaret Turner, Miss Alice Hamm, Rhendal Butler and Bob Downes.
Clinton Gamble and Ed Wright have designed the scenic work. Miss Virginia Hastings has charge of the costumes, Miss Margaret Turner and Miss Bettye Ingersoll have charge of props and Miss McAllister and Josephine Montan-us are supervising the furniture arrangement.
F. B. Shutts Says Miami And U. Futures Linked
“The University of Miami has the good will and good faith of the people of Miami and when the general economic situation of the district improves, the University will receive the active support of local residents.”
This is Frank B. Shutts’ idea in regard to the attitude Miamians have toward the University. Mr. Shutts is a member of the Board of Regents of the University, publisher of the Miami Herald, and head of the local law firm of Shutts and Bowen. “Local residents have received severe set-backs during the last five years and they are doing their best to push ahead. The University will progress with the community and as the City of Miami steps forward the University will do likewise. However, it is necessary to interest persons from outside the district and state in the work that is being accomplished by our institution and to endeavor to enlist their aid in carrying out the University’s program.” said Mr. Shutts.
Aviation Unit Makes
Glider Flight Tests
Glider flights were made by students of the aviation classes Tuesday morning on the lot adjacent to the University building in the glider donated to the aviation unit by the Red Cross Pharmacy under the direction of Fred Given, instructor in aviation.
Successful flights were made by four members of the aviation class. Miss Klea Houghtaling, due to slight over-control made a poor landing and was slightly injured. Gliding instruction will be continued tomorrow morning.
Courlnj Miami Daily S'm i
Pictured with Dr and Mr» A*hr i* a group of girls who assisted at the reception given in honor of the tenor class at the Theodore Dickinson estate last Thursday- Miss Catherine Pile. Miss Hettic Scott Dr and Mr Ashe Miss Kathrvn Wickham and Miss Virginia Grubb
SENIORS MUST PAY FOR PROM GUESTS
Duval Jewelry Co. Donates Cup for Prize to Group Selling Most Tickets
A handsome twenty inch loving cup that is to be donated by Duval Jewelry Co. will be given to the sorority or fraternity of the University of Miami that, sells the most tickets to the Junior Prom, which will be held Feb. 20th at the Miami Biltmore Country Club, it was announced today by Rhendal , Butler, chairman of the prom committee.
The committeeis working on the possibility of securing a very prominent orchestra for the night. At present there are some of the best orchestras in the country playing at the beach and the committee will try to get one of these.
Members of the senior class, will be admitted free to the prom, Butler announced, but if an underclassman has a date with a senior girl he must pay for himself and ! the same applies to a senior, if he dates an underclassman, he must pay for his date.
The colors of the junior class are black and orange and they will be carried out in every effect of the Promenade. Favors have been secured for those attending the dance. The Grand March will be led by Mr. Butler and Margaret Turner.
The committee working on the prom consists of Virginia Ralston, Beatrice Smith, Ann Bagby, James Wettach, Hartwell Hunter, John Evans, and Jack Daly.
Frosh Literary Group
Meets, Elects Officers
The first meeting of the Freshman Literary Society of the University of Miami was held Tuesday ! at 7 p. m. in the social hall of the University building. The selection of officers was made and a program of interesting literary contributions and a short musical program were given.
The numbers that were arranged for the meeting were: a book review of Hergesheimer's “Three Black Pennys” by Jane Wardlow; the reading of an original essay on “Hunting in South Florida” by i Lewis Stein; and musical numbers by Anna King and Frances Kane.
STUDENTS VIEWS ON PROM PLAN GIVEN
Opinions Vary In Regard To Seniors Paying For Prom Tickets
The suggestion that the Seniors be made to pay for tickets to the Junior Prom has aroused widespread and heated comment. The Hurricane has interviewed some representative students on the subject, and their of inions appear below:
John Evans, pre ident of the junior clast: “I believe that seniors should be required to pay for their Prom tickets. This year we are attempting to make the Prom an affair for University students only and it is our purpose to make this dance the best of the school year. .The juniors are working hard to make the affair a success and the handicap that has to be overcome as a result of the seniors being admitted free is one that will be
difficult to_ surmount.”
George O’Kell, junior: “For the past five years the Junior Prom has always been held in honor of the senior class and the dances have always been a success. There is no reason for the seniors being charged for a party that is held in their honor.”
Bernie Pahii, junior: “A real Junior Prom in most schools is an affair held for the pleasure of the students. As there are about fifty graduating seniors who are to be (Continued on Page Four)
Conservatory of Music Plans Oratorio Society
An opportunity for visiting singers as well as those who reside in Metropolitan Miami to present an oratorio will be offered by the University of Miami Conservatory of Music. An oratorio society will be formed by the university under the direction of William Kopp, and will present the oratorio “Elijah" later in the season.
The oratorio will be presented in Bayfront park and Arnold Volpe and the university concert orchestra will supplement it.
Mr. Kopp formerly was assistant director of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and has directed several of the larger choral societies of the country. He is j director of the operas, choruses and presentations at the University of Miami this year.
Library Drive Is Begun In Earnest By Student Group
Mary Jane Mortensen Heads Committee Which Will Collect Books
Concentrated effort to increase the University of Miami library by 10,000 volumes and thus raise the academic standing of the school will be undertaken by a self appointed group of students who plan to have the campaign extended throughout the Greater Miami area. Under the chairmanship of Mary Jane Mortensen, every organization in the city will be invited to give volumes to the school.
Each member of the Student Body will present at least one volume on the approved reference list prepared by heads of the var. ious departments, and in addition there will' be an Inter-Sorority contest with a prize offered the organization collecting the greatest number of books for the library. Each gift will bear a plate with the University seal and a space for the name -of the donor. Books which are not suitable for the shelves will be.sold and the money thus obtained will be used for rebinding more valuable ones.
Many persons are expected to present parts of their private collections while a number of civic clubs will assist in the movement. Books will be called for if such a request is left at the school.
Dr. Orton Lowe, professor of English, is assisting the following students in the campaign: Bruce Gheen, Jane Wardlow, Elizabeth Bright, Donald Grant, Charles-Gusick, and James Marten.
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NEW LITERATURE COURSE OFFERED
Cognoscente May Instruct Classes In Tentative Courses at U.
The University of Miami announces that plans have been started toward the organization of a Winter Institute of Literature here next year, from January 18 to February 19, 1932. Two credits will be given for the course.
Five important authors in the fields of poetry, drama, and fiction will instruct for a week each during the first sessions of the Institute, which will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, chiefly at the University. Ifi addition to these instructors it is proposed to have one special lecture weekly by some other author of renown. There will also be round table conferences in various departments of Literature conducted by such members of the University j Faculty as Marjorie Stoneman Douglas and Rufus Steele.
Dr. Orton Lowe will be Director of the Institute, which will correspond in Literature to the Yearly Institute of Statesmanship which has been held for some time at Rollins. It is hoped that from this beginning will develop a unique , Literary colony which will eventually bring to 'Miami annually scores of the leading writers of America.
Hurricanes Hope To Make It Three Straight Triumphs
Miami Seeks to Crush Strong Hatter Aggregation at C. G. Coliseum
The University of Miami basketball team will play its fourth S.I.A.A. cage contest against the strong Stetson aggregation from Deland .tomorrow night at 8:15 at the Coral Gables Coliseum.
The Hurricanes hope to repeat the victory of three years ago when the University team coasted through to a state-championship with an undefeated record for the season.
The game tomorrow night will be one of the toughest assignments of the season for Webb’s crew. Stetson will present an aggregation that shoots baskets with precision. The Hatters, pass and guard well and have an offense that would cause trouble to any team.
Coach Webb will probably start Foster Alter and Crowe at forwards, Johnny Evans, carrot-topped junior at center; and Lou Hansen and Solie or Dan Hill at guards.
Coach Webb has been putting the varsity through stiff practice sessions in an attempt to erase some of the rough spots that cropped up in the Rollins and Southern games. The team will scrimmage at this afternoon’s practice which is to be held at the Coral Gables Coliseum.
Professors Announce
New Semester Courses
Dr. Victor Belaunde will offer three new courses next semester; Latin American History (two credits) ; Latin American Diplomatic Relations (tjiree credits); Latin American Culture (two credits). Dr. Belaunde lectured on these courses last spring at John Hop-kin3 University.
Dr. Holdsworth will give a course in Foreign Trade (Econ. 6) and a course in Investments (Econ. 18). Both are two credit subjects.
Mrs. Marjorie Stoneman Douglas will teach English 14. The Comparative Literature of the Short Story- This course traces the development of the short story from fables and folk lore to its present literary form in America, taking in Russian, French, and British influences. It will be given on Wednesdays from 10:30 to 12:30, and carries two credits.
Dr. Lowe is offering English 23, The Comparative Essay, and English 26, Modern American Biography.
English 28, Latin Literature in Translation, and History 4, Contemporary History, will also be given for the first time next semester.
NOTICE
“Any person found cheating in examinations and convicted of such charge before the Honor Court will render himself liable to expulsion from the University,” was the statement today of Clifton Larsen, Chief Justice of the Honor Court.