Miami Hurricane, March 16, 1939

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THE MIAMI HURRICANE
March 16, 1939
The Miami Hurricane
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STAPF WRITERS
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Leo Fisk	Sumner Wilson
Hank Meyer	Ralph Nelson
Mary Lineaweaver	Miguel Colas
Larry Long	Claud Corrigan
Seymour Simon	Jack Madigan
Phil Bodman	Dorothy Hawkins
Alice Magruder	A1 Teeter
Winona Wehle	Wally Tyler
Wilma Resnikoff	Lucille Lefkowitz
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Ira Van Bullock
Yours For Better Government
Nothing ever happens here” expresses the general opinion of the student body. In their state of awareness they do not know that very important things have been happening and are going to happen.
How many students know the constitution has been revised ? How many know what is contained in the old constitution? How many realize the weaknesses in it? How many are interested enough to make an effort to find out the changes in the new constitution?
We’ll admit that a constitution is no tasty literary morsel but it is worth reading because it is the guiding influence of school life. A knowledge of one’s rights comes in handy and it is nice to know how one’s money can be spent or how officers are elected. Students should read this informative material that vitally affects them-Freshmen and sophomores should be particularly interested in the new constitution since they are the ones who will derive the most benefit from it. Only through a knowledge of the constitution will they be able to obtain a more efficient and effective student government.
In assembly tomorrow and next week parts of the constitution will be read and the major changes explained. A supplement with the text of the new constitution is included with your copy of the Hurricane this week. Instead of spending assembly period in the soda shop or even studying, take time out to learn about the constitution. Don’t throw the supplement away, study it and think about it, and then be ready to vote on the new constitution.—H.R.
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Shakespearean Adventure
Shakespeare made into an exetiting adventure —that is the purpose of Cloyd Head’s Miami Players in their next production, “A Winter’s Tale.” Mr. Head believes Shakespeare can be either terribly dull and boring or else very vital and interesting. He has set out to prove just how exciting Shakespeare can be.
By cutting a cool thousand lines out of “A Winter’s Tale” Mr. Head hopes to take the squirm out of the audience. Cutting down on the dialogue leaves an extremely exciting story that runs a wide gamut from near tragedy to laugh farce.
The Miami Players were organized to establish a community theatre that would present plays of general appeal Unlike members of most community theatres the company is a carefully picked group. Before staging the first production the actors made a comprehensive study of dramatic techniques. After doing this for two months they were ready for rehearsals which lasted a month. So it is with all their work. It is done slowly and meticulously but never laboriously for they love it.
This project should be of interest to University students since some of the players are University graduates. It offers not only entertainment but also education and sound dramatic training. The dates of the Miami Player’s productions do not conflict with events of the University. If there is nothing on the calendar for next Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday night, why not drop around to the Housekeeper’s Club in Coconut Grove and watch the Miami Players in action? Tickets are in the book store.
University In Chains
Encasing the school inside a chain is the latest project of Alpha Phi Omega, service fraternity, which has been doing unheralded deeds throughout the past. Old sign posts, appropriated by the City of Coral Gables, will be linked by chains procured with proceeds from a Town and Gown benefit bridge.
Many of us have noticed various improvements around our campus, but have given no thought to those responsible for the acts. Have you seen the “No Parking” signs? Alpha Phi Omega’s work 1 At present, they are engaged in making a walk from the outside stairs of the cafeteria Three vines have been planted at this staircase in order to hide it next year.
Bulletin boards are kept in order each week by this active organization. “Get out to vote” signs are printed on blackboards primary to all elections.
Alpha Phi Omega, the University salutes you! More and better projects are yours for the handling, and we’re sure they’ll be carried out efficiently and well.—H. P.
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“When one becomes panicky with the idea of the dictator winning, it seems that the pay-oil is near and each side must rise to defend itself. Americans need not fear, however, for their time-honored ideals need no defense. They need only to believe sincerely in the threatened freedom they now take for granted.” (Oregon State College "Barometer”).
LETTERS
ALL TOGETHER NOW
Dear Editor,
The time has come when we must act, not only emotionally and morally, but physically. It seems that we all agree that the purpose of the student refund campaign is one of utmost importance. We realize its purpose, appreciate its cause, but seem to be willing to stand on the side lines and cheer the other studes on to further this great project. Strangely enough, cheering isn’t needed as much as soliciting. Everyone agrees the campaign should be supported, but very few are supporting it. Everyone makes greater demands on the University— luxurious facilities—and yet little is offered by the students towards the attainment of such ends.
We all have good spirits, but that spirit lacks when it comes to displaying effort. We all talk big, but accomplish little. Yes, it is a true fact, we can find no reason why we shouldn’t sign up in this campaign. So I repeat—We must act—and act now. This is the week of campaigning, of trying. Let us, as prudent-minded individuals, ambitious youths, and most of all as students of the University of Miami, display that same spirit we once had during the football season, and do all in our power to support this vital activity of furthering the growth of an educational institution.
Tuesday and Wednesday, the 20th and 21st of this month, there has been declared a recess when all student refund campaigners have the opportunity of being excused from classes, so that their efforts may be offered more fully. Let us all join, give motion to our motives, and get out and campaign for the spirit of the U. of Miami.
Sincerely,
Hank Meyer
TINTYPES
MARY KIMBALL . . shops principally at the 5 & 10.
. . won a turkey in a raffle once.
. . says “rats” . . . can’t stand expression, “but definitely”.
. insists she has a serious side . . . shows it to her intimate friends.
. thinks better when playing double solitaire . . . is co-champion of her sorority.
. . . lives way out on 71st St. . . . meets herself coming and going from school.
. fancies herself sitting in a box listening to an opera.
. . can’t keep a cent in her pocket . . . admits cigarettes are her greatest extravagance.
. . uses My Sin and Scandal perfume . . . says they hit her like a Mickey Finn.
. had her most thrilling moment when chosen prettiest soph in high school.
. . with Betty Johnsen makes up hoodlum element in KKG . . . was elected corresponding secretary.
. never bothers to analyze herself.
. says what she thinks most of the time . . . says she thinks.
. . would like to look like Carole Lombard.
. . advocates the short skirt mode . . . believes her legs are her best feature . . . her nose the worst.
. . . reads the Cosmopolitan, Arlen’s “Green ITat,” Maugham’s “Of Human Bondage.”
. . never cracks a text book except before exams.
. . does all right in Spanish ... is afraid Dr. Owre won’t agree.
. . descends from Norwegian-English ancestry.
. . doesn’t get enough sleep.
. . will let you have Mrs. Roosevelt.
. . was in love twice ... is engaged on her third venture at the moment.
. . goes on shagging . . . determines to learn the Duchin.
. . blushes frequently.
. . names the beach as her favorite place.
. . loves “Deep Purple” . . . admires “Liebestraum” and the clown song from Pagliacci.
. . denies she’s a home-wrecker.
. . doesn’t keep any pets.
. . is hopeful about graduating this June ... has got fun out of college.
Twitters Likes This One
By Virginia Witters
Loud rounds of applause brought down the curtain Friday night on the clever and amusing “Seven Sisters.” Edith Ellis’ play of the large family of daughters and their struggles for husbands was delightfully portrayed by the University Players under the direction of Maxwell Marvin.
Perhaps most pleasing to the audience were two new male players who practically walked away with the show because of their different personalities. Drake Deun as Gida Radviany and Elton Rosenblatt as Toni Teleki were undoubtedly the funniest “dead-pans” ever to grace the University boards. Screams of laughter punctuated their lines as they strolled through the play.
Dorothy Lowe as Mrs. Gyurkovics did her best with a part much too old for her. Even make-up failed to transform her into a middle-aged woman. She endeavored in vain to sound like the mother of seven marriagable daughters. With the return of the black sheep Mitzi (Adele Rickel) to the fold, things began to hum as she and Ferenz Horkoy (Albert Lehrman) conspired to marry off the sisters in succession. Snaring Colonel Radviany (played in all his glory by Dick Roberts) for a lovely and spirited Katinka, as portrayed by Phyllis Salter, they looked around for a husband for Sari the next one.
Martha Van Brunt, talented new transfer student, as the sweet Sari, was married off to Michael San-dorffy (Jerry Weinkle) by a little more conniving. With poor, stupid Ella (played with a veterans ease by Sylvia Locke), in need of a husband, they finally marshalled into service the equally stupid Gida. With all obstacles removed, the mischievous Mitzi, next in line for a husband, succumbed to the charms of Ferenz.
Maybelle Gilbert as Terka, Phyllis Young as Liza, and Becky Parham as Klara played the three younger sisters, a little large for short skirts and dolls, but nevertheless merry and childish. Bud Schramm was perfect as the simple Janko, butler and general handy-man.
Little fault could he found with the production in general. After a slow start, the play moved along smoothly with everyone well in character and few mumbled lines. To Adele Rickel should go honors for her excellent portrayal of Mitzi and a great deal of praise to Albert Lehrman for his continued improvement.
Apathetic Attitude Frustrates Refund Drive
By Hank Meyer
Because one of the most important issues confronting the students today is that of the refund campaign, your Inquiring Reporter has chosen to put political controversies aside for a week, and doff his derby to the refund committee, the question presented this week being, “Why hasn’t the student refund campaign received the 100% support of the student body?”
Mary Lee Hickman, number one in your answer parade, started as follows, “I think they should support it. Most of them are not because their parents aren’t in favor of it. Incidentally I’m supporting it whole-heartedly.”
“They don’t know a great deal about it, nor do they realize the possibilities involved,” mentioned Ruth Wasser.
“We just don’t have any umph!” answered Winnie Wood.
Edith Pearl went on to say, “They feel that they won’t impress the people enough to he worth while.” “A refund drive such as this needs the support of greater Miami, such as the Community Chest is getting. Money must be spent to get money, so advertising in Miami would make the people conscious of our refund drive, and then the students would cooperate one hundred per cent,” said Tobey Maremont.
Arthur Dean ambitiously responded, “I believe we are attacking the problem in the wrong manner. If this refund was conducted along the same manner as when the students painted this University some years ago, I know that those who could afford to give liberally, would gladly do so.” “Many students are too lazy,” said Robert Crane, “and many procrastinate, many don’t care. The other two per cent work.”
Hunter Blake responded, “Until the refund committee shows more interest in the students, the students certainly will not show any interest in the refund.”
“All the students haven’t hud a chance to hear all the detuils about it,” said Edna Conrad. “Now
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RALPH NELSON
TO RALPH NELSON, IN HOPES THAT IT WILL MAKE YOUR COLUMN
An imagination I had,
Filled with beautiful dreams Of a life to be had.
Work was resplendent,
Ambition burned,
Eyes foresaw what one sought in life.
It was so simple! this goal
To reach. / lived in a world of my own.
But now, it is shattered!
The fire of ambition has burned down
And the remains are the ashes of my last hopes.
In vain have / tried to recall those dreams:
In vain have I fought to refuel those desires Which gave me my purpose in life.
Oh God! Will I never regain sight of the light Which I have lost in the maze of my wanderings.
L.K.
that you ask, I’m going out on it next week.
Mary Edwards contributed her opinion. “Most of them think they’re poor salesmen. I'm going out on it, but I don’t know what I’ll say. I’m liable to become tongue-tied.”
“The student body is more split up, and the opportunity doesn’t present itself so easily. In the first assembly, they said they only needed five hundred students—that was a mistake,’ added Pat Cluney.
“I don’t know why they’re not supporting it, answered Lloyd White. “I’ve been out twice.”
Phil Optner said. “The average student doesn’t take any interest in the school, nor does he care about the future of the same.”
Riva Lief Hemphill agreed to submit her ideas by saying, “Unless the student has a legitimate reason, he should go out. Pertaining to next Tues-” day and Wednesday, I believe the whole school should he excused, because those who are excused will no doubt lose some class discussion.”
Frances Gross answered in room 228, “The students are lazy. They just don’t feel like working. I just signed up—thank you.”
“The majority of the students would rather let the others do the work. But wait until the two-day recess comes, then there will be plenty of volunteers,” predicted Nan Kuperberg.
* THE* MUSIC* BOX*
BY AL TEETER
Next Monday evening the University of Miami Symphony Orchestra conducted by Dr. Arnold Volpe (Hell! That’s getting to he a stock line) . . . Anyway it’s the fifth subscription concert and Jacques Gordon, head man in the internationally famou Gordon quartet, is appearing as guest soloist in place of the Pro Arpa Harp group who were forced to cancel their engagement due to illness. Mr. Gordon will play the beautiful Bruch G Minor Concerto and the orchestra will have the 4th Symphony of Brahms as their feature, hut really I’m waiting for the end of the program when they play one of my favorites, Johann Strauss’ “Emperor Waltz”. Let’s all meet there at about eight-thirty.
In the last couple of weeks I’ve listened to recitals by Joseph Tarpley, pianist. Mrs. Sonya La Rue Storm, mezzo-soprano, and William Lee, baritone and let me tell you that programs of this sort shouldn’t be missed. These short recitals are educational, of a fine caliber and are a gathering place of music lovers. Drop in on one and enjoy some of our local talent. You’ll really enjoy yourself!
Mrs. Marie Volpe . . . concert singer for years . . . studied with Bouhy . . . gave it up when she married Dr. Volpe . . . one of first favoring “music for the masses” . . . interested the Guggenheimer’s . . . result: the Lewisohn Stadium Concerts at which Dr. Volpe conducted the N. Y. Philharmonic . . . works tirelessly . . . has brought many great soloists to Miami ... is an excellent “sales-lady” . . . helped crack the “toughuns” during a Community Chest Drive in Kansas City ... as head of Symphony Subscription Bureau she has gotten over a thousand subscribers this season . . . dreams of the day when our trumpeters will he able to practice Brahms or Tschaikowsky at night instead of calling the puppies to post at West Flagler . . . thinks that all the credit for orchestra’s success belongs to Dr. Volpe and “those boys and girls”.
Next Monday morning there will he a special student assembly at which plans for a concerted refund drive on Tuesday and Wednesday will be outlined. We are calling on the entire student body
LATINO AAA ERI CANAS
POR MIGUEL COLAS
“Maria” Revista Por Richard Hiss
“María” la famosa novela colombiana, ha sido el horario romántico de muchas generaciones de latino americanos. Hoy tenemos el gusto de publicar una revista de “María” escrita por el aventajado alumno Richard Hiss, del curso Español 301. El mérito de su trabajo no es sólarmente por su bien expresado español, sino por que nuestra el punto de vista y sentimientos de un joven estudiante americano sobre dicha novela.
“María” por Richard Hiss
“María,” una novela por Jorge Isaacs es un verdadero cuadro de la vida los latinoamericanos, quienes aman con la benignidad que encontramos enchapado en la antigua América; quienes viven la vida familiar de conformidad que raramente se encuentran en la vida moderna. “María” es un cuadro verdadero de cortijo, lleno de simplicidad, candor-osidad y romanticismo como lo oímos decir comunmente.
“Los personajes de esta novela muestran una familia acostumbrada a la quietud y serenidad del campo, viviendo tranquilas vidas; siguiendo las costumbres y las tradiciones y llevando las superti-ciones de los siglos. Llenos de amor y devoción uno por otros, esto hace pensar como si cada uno de la familia fuera un compañero o un amigo, y un desea saber donde este tipo de familia encaja en la América moderna.
“Los protagonistas son María y Efrain. Encontramos en Efrain las cualidades de obediencia, valor, urbanidad; unido con el espíritu de pasión distintivo de los latinos. María, la huérfana encantadora, ya una de la familia, que es amada por todos a causa de su manera siempre agradable, su personalidad encantadora y el amor inmensurable que tuvo por Efrain.
“La historia en toda su sencillez tiene una base o fondo sencillo y hermoso; uno peude ver el mismo con María y Efrain andando en los campos cerca de una hacienda hermosa, en descripciones tan animadas que mentales cuadros son hechos de palabras.
“María” es un cuadro de los detalles íntimos y ocurrencias en la vida diaria de una casa latinoamericana. dando ni leyente una opportunidad de vivir por los peligros, amores y accidentes de esta familia.
“María” es el tipo de novela que eleva los ideales de casa y casamiento al modelo al cual deberían mantenerse en la vida. El cuento es verdadero, idealista, y superior a los modelos de este período modrno. Esta es una refrescante novela y muy diferente de la novela americada moderna.”
for their support in this project. Let's go to town on this!
Two former supreme presidents of Phi Mu Alpha, honorary music fraternity, visited the local chapter Monday night and were honored guests at a smoker. T. C. Sterlings, a former member of the University faculty from 1926-34, was the third supreme president and was in office during 1906-7. He taught theory, conducting, and other music courses while here, and is a composed as well as an organist. G. W. Williams, the second supreme president, served during 1904-5, and was a member of the installation team of our own chapter on March 15, 1937.
Rrother Williams gave a brief history on the founding of the fraternity. The first meetings were held in the cellar of the New England Conservatory of Music, and they have progressed to being the largest honorary music fraternity today.
IN THIS CORNER: Politics
HERE WE GO, BOYS
Perhaps this will he tossed aside like a crank letter or perhaps like the whim of an over-patriotic U. of M. student, but nevertheless, here it is. Several weeks ago certain outstanding students, under the asumption that they would be the most willing to cooperate for the good of the University, were selected to head a committee to corral the Florida Power and Light Refund for the purpose of building a bigger and better school. These so called “shining lights” gathered in Room 213 and as one writer of the Hurricane so aptly put it, “with all of their feet upon one desk” started to look important. The office buzzed with industry—people walked by and pointed out these patriots as the ideal students . . . Then collapse. The glamour wore off, they suddenly found all sorts of things that they had been neglecting. Duff and Madigan decided to devote their energies to publicizing themselves for political purposes, etc.
This week, when activity should have been at its height with the “big drive” in view, our most honorable candidate for president of the student body was assigned the task of publicizing the Refund Drive instead of himself. The paper is now ready to be put to bed and as yet there is no sign whatsoever of Madigan. Will he get here? My guess is No. His arm is probably too tired from passing out petitions.
Perhaps their whole tie-up with the refund committee has been merely a build up for their political aspirations. Of course this is just food for thought, hut anyhow we can chew on it while they are praising themselves to the sky in their political promises. And by the way, I think, but I am not positive of the fact, that these men were the first to sign pledge cards for the drive.
Before this is tossed aside as the letter of one tearing down other candidates to build himself up, let me go on record as saying that, in spite of any rumors that may abound, there has not and will not be any presidential petitions circulated for the writer.
To the student body itself, if our big-shots cannot put their hulk behind this drive, at least we can. Let’s get on tlve hall and drive for this Refund. It’s our opportunity to do our little bit toward a bigger and better University of Miami.
Ted Wayne
RIGHT BACK AT YOU, MR. WAYNE
Elsewhere on this page is a letter written by a Ted Wayne which attacks one of the presidential candidates, Jack Madigan. This attack is both unfair and unjustified. Mr. Wayne refers to Jack Madigan as a “vote grabber” and “slacker”. Those who know Madigan know that he is neither.
Jack Madigan has never been a slacker in anything he has undertaken, and it is my opinion that the majority of the student body of the University agree or else they never would have elected him as vice-president of the student body, and an asso-ciat justice of the Honor Court.
He is vice-president of Phi Alpha fraternity, and a member of Theta Alpha Phi dramatics fraternity. He was a member of the debate team which had such a successful season, and is active in the Dramatics department and in the Debate Council.
Mr. Wayne states that one of the motives of Jack Madigan when he helped organize the Refund Campaign was to give himself publicity. Had this been the case, surely Jack would have remained a member of the Executive committee now that the drive is reaching its height. On the contrary Jack resigned his executive position and is now interested in the refund merely as a student who wants to see a Greater Univrsity of Miami. He is still soliciting for the refund and will continue to take an active part in this group.
Let the writer of the other letter, Ted Wayne, look to himself if he wants a good illustration of a man who says much and does little—nay, less than a little. Just for curiosity’s sake, how many of you readers have ever heard of Wayne or his accomplishments?—Ray Reiner.