Miami Hurricane, September 27, 1935

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Volume 9
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1 C 1 AL STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF
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By JOHN ¿.STERLINE
Coral Gables, Florida, September 27, 1935
Number 1
REGISTRATION SHOWS LARGE INCREASE
United States Engineers warn President Roosevelt of the impracticability of the all Florida Canal, but within a fortnight work is actually begun on the project, and at this writing the government allotment of $2,500,000 is diminishing rapidly. Most Floridians realize the uselessness of this “infamous ditch.” Opening up Southern Texas citrus markets as it undoubtedly will, the central and southern Florida fruit growers are facing a very disappointing future. Also Miami, destined one day to be a World Port, will find its shipping hindered considerably.
Huey Pierce Long was the idol of La. State University. Not only did he develop the school from a meagre downtown Baton Rouge set of classrooms in 1928 to a magnificently appointed campus of 6500 students in 1934, but managed to become their personal friend as well.
He was said to be a crowning example of unscruplousness. Could so much lack of virtue be in a man when he showed so much friendliness to American Youth?
When the English Admiralty hauled down the Union Jack at Hong Kong some few years ago could it have been the beginning of the end of British colonial domination? Whether it was or not, Parliament is taking no chances in the current Italo-Ethiopian encounter. “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” seems to be the English password. Result—mass naval preparation at Gibralter and Malta.
Four days of Federal investigation into the recent Hurricane leads State Attorney George A. Worley to believe that the loss of human life was nobody’s fault. Fisherman and novelist Ernest Hemingway of Key West disagrees violently in a cryptic and ironical press statement.
Ex-Governor Alfred E. Smith, of New York, addresses 40,000 Catholic men and women on the shore of Lake Erie at the National Catholic Eucharistic Congress. The one time White House nominee says, “We shall conquer our problems through communionism and not communism.”
Philanthropic donations by rich individuals to American colleges has fallen off by more than two thirds during the four depression years says a survey taken of 31 American schools. A high of 74 million dollars was reached in 1930-31 with Yale University receiving the lion’s share. In 1933-34 the total amount had dwindled to 20 million.
Safety Week in Miami warns the citizenry that pedestrians who stray too far or too often in front of red traffic lights may find themselves facing a traffic magistrate, that is, if they are lucky enough not to find themselves in Jackson Memorial Hospital or Woodlawn Cemetery first. Automobile drivers who are inclined to mix alcohol and gasoline have also been cautioned. Recent fines for drunken driving have amounted to $50 in most cases and even more in more serious ones. A further move toward safety on the streets of the city is the recently passed regulation which provides that all operators of motor vehicles must submit to a test both of themselves and their cars. The increased revenue derived through this law is expected to enrich the city treasury by about $50,000.
One year ago the American Legion held its convention in Miami. This year the Legion has just adjourned at St. Louis following a long, intensive discussion and condemnation of Communism and its related “isms.” The convention then went on record as urging the United States to withdraw its recognition of Soviet Russia. Perhaps the Legion would be interested to know that Miami is still whole despite a rather severe tropical disturbance which occurred at this time last year within its confines and which was not of a hurricane nature. In other words Miami does not feel altogether broken up at the thought of losing this convention.
Mayor Brunstetter has taken office since the final edition of the Hurricane last June 3. The new Mayor and his associates have performed thoroughly and efficiently during the summer months. Let us welcome them with the hope that they continue their good work.
New Cafeteria Forms Nucleus of Improvements
John McCleland Is Manager of Transformed Plant In Main Building
Under the general direction of Mr. John McLeland the new University of Miami student cafeteria and soda fountain which opened last week forms the nucleus of campus improvements which extends to several sections of Coral Gables.
Ten thousand dollars spent for enlargement, decoration, and equipment have transformed the old University lunch room and mens gymnasium into a commodious and ultra modern student dining room. A chef from the Roney Plaza Hotel together with seventy-five working students complete the personnel. A dance band and salon orchestra composed of student musicians play every day during both the luncheon and dinner hours.
Off the campus the housing department announces the purchase of a quadrangle of apartment buildings three blocks South of the University and formerly known as the French Village. These apartments with living accommodations and facilities for over one hundred persons will be used exclusively as a mens dormitory. The DeCastro apartments and the Cla Reina Hotel are being used as temporary residences for the students until the renovation of the French Village. The Hugo and the LeJeune apartments, also new purchases, house the football squads and music school respectively.
The band dormitories have been moved to the second floor of the administration building.
Fraternities Adopt New Pledge Rules
Laissez-faire Rule Adopted, Constitution Voided for Two Week Period
At a meeting of the Interfraternity Council on Monday, Sept. 23rd, a new rule pertaining to fraternity pledging was prescribed. After a discussion on delayed rushing it was decided that formal pledging would take place Saturday night, September 28th as planned. However, if a man breaks his pledgeship, or is dropped by a fraternity within a period of two weeks, he is then eligible to be pledged by another fraternity on the campus. In the past, in such a case, the man could not join another fraternity until a period of one year had elapsed. During the two week period no fraternity is permitted to rush a man who is pledged to another group. The Interfraternity Council feels that such a rule will be beneficial to the fraternities and to the pledges.
Welcome!
“This year will mark a turning point in the history of the University. We have a larger student body with a better spirit of cooperation than ever before, and in additon we have the warm support of the administration. There is material evidence of our progress in the new buildings acquired this year, the improvements in the administration building, the opening of a new stadium and the increased enrollment.
We expect to have better athletic facilities if we complete arrangements with the Chamber of Commerce of the City of Coral Gables for a blanket student rate for use of the Venetian pools and Municipal golf course and tennis courts.
There is a more democratic spirit in the school this year. We have a spirit of friendliness toward one another that makes a cheerful campus atmosphere. We can demonstrate this spirit to the city of Miami on all occasions, particularly at the football games which attract many people from outside of the school.”
—Harry W. Vetter
The new University Cafeteria. Orchestra furnishing music for dancing is seen in the background.
Department Heads Ask Cooperation
The deans of the School wish to take this opportunity to welcome the new students to the University of Miami. Their messages are brought to you here:
“I am very happy to observe that we have taken a definite step forward and that our enrollment increase is enough assurance that the University of Miami will eventually become one of the largest schools in the south. I’m also favorably impressed with the high grade of students that we are obtaining.
As for advice to new students, I can only say this: Try to get into the spirit of the school and remember that the present students attending are not the whole. There are the alumni. You must keep up the standards set by them. You are obligated to those who sacrifice in order that you might attend this growing institution. Therefore it is your duty to behave as ladies and gentlemen at all times. Grasp the spirit of cooperation even though there are many things you don’t understand. Get the spirit of Miami U.”
— R. A. Rasco, Dean of the School of Law
“To you whom are new students, remember that you are among friends who are willing to cooperate with you wholeheartedly. You are now ladies and gentlemen of an institution of higher learning and no longer children. Thus it is only fitting that you conduct yourself in such a manner. You must obtain an attitude of seriousness about your studies and comply with your instructors as they will do in turn. The instructors are not here to fail you or to be rigidly immobile to your particular case but are here to cooperate in every way possible.
Due to the fact that this school is yet a young and growing institution, tradition, on the whole, has not been built up. There are still many traditions to be built by the students now in attendance. If you conduct yourself seriously to this end, the university will someday soon attain the goal for which it is striving. Take the opportunities that are offered by the University of Miami and use them to their best advantage.”
—Bertha Foster, Dean of the School of Music
“If I were a freshman, I would proportion my time so that I would have a well-balanced schedule of work and recreation. I would work while I worked and play while I played. I would try to develop concentration and learn to work with people about me. I would learn to write and speak correctly and effectively and to do some one line of work well. I’d make an effort to know my instructors and consult them frequently. I would see and hear the prominent speakers and musicians that come to the University and to the city of Miami. I would try to realize that study is the most important study in college life.”
—Mary B. Merritt, Dean of Women
“You are new students in the University which itself is quite young. We hope that you will join with the faculty and older students in building an institution of importance. You must build its traditions and, in general, it will become what we all make it. If you work hard you won’t regret the time spent here.”
—Bowman F. Ashe, President
“One special point that is the subject of gratification is the very successful tenth year opening of the University, we are fortunate in having a more than satisfactory enrollment. A cross section of at least half of the United States is represented.
We are, from point of view of work to be accomplished, in a better position to do a thorough academic job. Several new additions to the faculty help to make this possible. Dr. Briggs, professor of History, is a good example of this. He has come here with an excellent record from other schools.
Our thoroughly equipped cafeteria is a splendid addition to our material equipment. It is an economical convenience for faculty^ students, and the general public of Coral Gables.
We think that the student assemblies are likely to be conducted more successfully than ever before. We particularly welcome a larger, good-looking, and active group of Cubans.
Thus, for a variety of reasons, it is a time of congratulations throughout the University and the community of Coral Gables.” —Henry S. West, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts
Iron Arrow Makes Appearance Today
Impressive Ceremony Introduce High Honorary Society To First Assembly
The customary solemn and impressive ceremony which has marked the introduction of the University of Miami’s highest honorary fraternity to the mass acquaintance of the student body will take place at the initial assemblage of University students this morning at 11:45 a.m. in the auditorium.
The Iron Arrow organization, composed of our institution’s foremost personalities from every school of study, as well as every phase of athletics, has been alloted a great portion of the morning’s activity.
The group representing the Iron Arrow organization at the initial appearance will be composed of: John Carrol, Mallory Horton, Denny Leonard, Harry Vetter, John Ott, Harry Feller, Phil McKemie, Charles Stalt-man, Egbert Sudlow, and Dean Russell Rasco.
CONCERT ORCHESTRA WILL RESUME WORK
As the University campus again swings into normalcy and green caps come treking once more through its mighty portals, the announcement comes of the opening of the eighth season of the University of Miami Symphony Orchestra.
Again, as in past years, Dr. Arnold Volpe will resume his direction of this body, continuing his splendid leadership of past seasons. Aiding him will be Dr. Bowman Ashe, Miss Bertha Foster, dean of music, and Stuart Patton and Jimmie Parsons, publicity managers.
Dr. Volpe expressed his hope of a most auspicious season this year and a desire to mould the ensemble into an aggregation even greater than that of last year. Rehearsals of full orchestra are conducted three days a week with string rehearsals interspersed. Such a schedule holds promise of accomplishments of success.
A feature of the Symphony this year is the number of new students coming from Detroit, New York, Chicago and Pittsburg, who have swelled it into a body of perhaps seventy-five. These new members are accomplished musicians in their individual lines and have added not only to the personnel of the Symphony but also to its technique.
Records Show Representatives From 26 States
Cuba Registers Greatest Increase, Four Other Countries Included
Indication of student enrollment in regular as well as part-time courses show one of the most successful years in the ten years of University’s registration.
“We have a very substantial increase in enrollment and a large number of transfer student,” was the only comment on registration by Mr. Provin, registrar.
The students this year come from twenty-six states of the Union including California. Many foreign countries are represented — Cuba sending the largest group, twenty-four. Others come from Columbia, the Bahamas, and Nova Scotia. The law department has among its members a student from the University of Copenhagen in Denmark.
This year the official registration period was extended until noon Monday in order to accommodate the increased number of students. All of the class rooms which were arranged during the summer are being used to full caapcity.
Dr. Bowman F. Ashe, president of the University of Miami, desires that each new student be made to feel that it is a privilege to become a part of this institution; and it is his wish that each new member of the student body adopt an attitude of cooperation which will add to the good-will existing among the older students.
New Publication Gets Cooperation
Local Concerns Have Promised Support <	To Hurricane
Numerous storekeepers, filling station operators, and hotel keepers have shown their approval of our new publication of the regular newspaper size.
With a weekly circulation of 1500 copies the advertising value will be greatly enhanced. The consensus of opinion makes it quite evident that the business staff will find little difficulty in acquiring advertisements for any of their issues.
An extensive circulation program is being started this week with the sale of subscriptions for the full year. Another drive for subscriptions among the parents of University students as well as distribution among alumni members has been planned.
Several hundred copies of the first issue' of the Hurricane will be circulated as complimentary sample copies today.
Beryl Ryden, business manager of the Hurricane, has expressed her desire for ten solicitors for her circulation staff.
The Administration has cooperated full heartedly with the temporary staff in bringing to the students a greatly improved paper.
Mercer Heads Zeta Phis
Jane Mercer was elected president of Zeta Phi sorority of the University of Miami at a meeting held recently in the sorority apartment. Miss Mercer succeeds Ferrele Allen as president.
First Assembly Takes Place Today; Brunstetter To Speak
The first general assembly of the student body will be held today at 11:45 a.m. in the University Auditorium.
Mayor Brunstetter of Coral Gables will make an address of welcome to the students following a short introductory talk by Dr. B. F. Ashe, president of the University.
Head coach of football, Irl Tubbs formerly of the University of Wisconsin, and his assistant Pat Boland, former All-American linesman, will make their plans for the coming foot-
ball season. Denny Leonard, football captain of the Hurricanes, will introduce the two coaches.
Harry Vetter, President of the Student Association will make an address of welcome aimed particularly at the new students. Members of the Iron Arrow, the highest honor conferred on men students at the University, will attend the assembly in a group as will the sixty piece University of Miami band. It is compulsory that all Freshmen attend the assembly. They must be on time and must occupy the front section only.
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