Miami Hurricane, January 26, 1939

              Volume XII
The Miami
THE OFFICIAL STUDENT NEW
Hurricane
F THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
Coral Gables, Florida, Thursday, January 26, 1939
Number 16
Students Protest 3-Day ExaminationSchedule; Petition for More Time
A three-day examination schedule released Monday from the office of the registrar became the object of general student ire which found formal expression this week in a rapidly-circulated petition asking for an extension of the examination period.
The petition, now in the hands of President B. F. Ashe, will be considered
Pattee Closes 1st Hispanic Institute
State Department Official Speaks On “The Negro In Latin-America” Tonight
Dr. Richard Pattee, of the division of Cultural Relations of the Department of State, delivered the first of a series of three lectures on the work of this newly formed governmental agency last night at the Hispanic American Institute. Tonight and Friday night Dr. Pattee will lecture on “The Role and Contribution of the Negro in Hispanic American Civilization” and “Portugal in America.”
As a preface to his talk, Dr. Pattee explained that it was difficult to set up an exact program of the work to be done by this body, due to the complexity of interests in the United States governmental organization. The desires of the White House, Congress, and the public must all be considered before any moves can be taken.
Division Fills Many Needs
The reasons for the founding of this division of the Department of State were many and varied, the lecturer told the audience. Among these reasons may be listed the desire for increased cultural exchange between nations, which has been neglected up to the present because of the lack of a national department of education; what might be termed fear of the activity of other governments; promotion of the exchange of professors and graduate students between nations, as included in the treaty signed at the Buenos Aires Conference two years ago; and a need for an official government authority to handle any miscellaneous cultural relationships between our country and foreign nations.
“Americans are addicted to societies,” stated Dr. Pattee, pointing out the propensity of the inhabitants of our country to form innumerable social, political, and educational groups among themselves. The lack of cohesion among these various organizations showed the necessity for a “clearing-house” among them, which this department hopes to fulfill.
Symbolizing Pan Americanism
The United States has no desire to propagandize itself, and probably wouldn’t know if it wanted to, the speaker said, but he noted that there is a definite need to familiarize other countries with the great work in scientific and educational fields done by our citizens.
As an example of the scope of this organization, Dr. Pattee told of the time he was visited in his headquarters one afternoon by a man who had great ideas for “symbolizing” Pan Americanism. His plan was, briefly, to erect two massive arms and hands the size of the Eiffel tower across the Panama Canal, joining in a handshake to typify the Pan American attitude. That incident, along with the seven Afghanistan boys who came to America to learn to be policemen and the Liberian fellows who wanted to study forestry, illustrate the complexity of the work handled by this Cultural Relations department.
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By Charlie Franklin Climaxed by the election of Walter Kichefski and Charles “Chuck” Guimento as co-captains of the 1939 football team, the annual University of Miami grid banquet, held at the Coral Gables Country Club, was brought to a successful close Sunday night.
The presentation of various awards « * *
Co-Captain Kichefski
at a faculty meeting this afternoon,' according to Miss Dorothy Havens, president’s secretary. No definite announcement regarding action on the petition will be made until after that time, she says.
Resentment on the part of the student body towards the schedule is based on the top-heavy examination schedule, which requires students to spend as much as eight hours on exams in one day with trebled conflicts occurring in some cases. Signers of the petition asked for a week exam period on the grounds that the change from the term to the semester system necessitates a longer exam period for the increased number of
Four short months have passed since that unhappy day when the bookstore put those acrid green dinks on sale, but a lot of water has flowed under the bridge since then and the rats of that day are more or less respectable freshmen today.
Not much has been heard from the fledgling class except for a few spunky attempts to overthrow sophomore domination of their activities. But the time for inventory is here. To determine how our freshmen fare, let’s take Beryle McCluney and Marcus Jones, typical U. of M. frosh of the class of ’42.
Better To Have Loved and Lost
If our young neophytes are still typical, then we know that LOVE has ignored the freshmen. For example, when Marcus first came out to this neck of the ’Glades, he was almost in love. Then he joined the Phi Alpha fraternity. The Phi Alpha’s, of course, saw to it that the poor pledge was relieved of this heavy obligation, and a regular member took over where he left off. As for Beryle, well, she just hasn’t seen anything at the University worthwhile enough to take her valuable time from her Girl Scouting.
Whether or not University work is taking its telling toll, or whether it’s the Miami winter night life, we’ll never know, but Beryle has lost two pounds and Marcus is lighter by three.
Studies are giving the fairer-sexed freshman trouble, it seems. McCluney, for instance, thinks poli sci. is not a fit course for freshmen. History has her “baffled,” too. As for the male contingent, Marcus finds physics tough, but that doesn’t keep him from liking it best of all.
Wants More Fun on Intramural Court
Extra-curricular activities are pleasing to our younger colleagues. Beryle was especially fond of football season. And for intramurals, wgll, she likes them too, but she thinks they’d be even more fun if her team would win more often. Did we mention that Beryle is a Beta
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+ and an after dinner speech by Charles Francis Coe, noted novelist and writer, were other highlights of the night’s entertainment. Approximately four hundred Hurricane supporters and guests attended the affair.
Both players are juniors and were selected on the Associated Press’ All-State eleven at the close of the football season. Guimento, one of the nation’s leading guards, who hails from Dunmore, Pennsylvania/ and Kichefski, & fine defensive end from the woodlands of Rhinelander, Wisconsin, were both regulars on the team that beat Florida, Duquesne, Bucknell, Georgia, and won the S.I.A.A. championship for the first time in history.
Captain Eddie Most Valuable
The two Hurricanes succeed Captain Eddie Dunn, one of the greatest halfbacks in Miami’s football annals, who was awarded the Frank Spain trophy as the team’s “Most Valuable Player” for the ’38 season. Dunn received a small replica of the trophy, and his name will be inscribed on the large, permanent one, which will be kept in the trophy case at the Athletic Department. A “Most Valuable Player” will be selected each year, and his name added to the list on the permanent cup.
Gold watches were awarded Coach Jack Harding and Eddie Dunn by the Quarterback’s Club, who also presented gold keys to the departing seniors on the squad. Erl Roman made the presentations to Gene “Red” Duncan, George Hamilton, Andy Csaky, Johnny Bolash, and
Any change in the present examination schedule will be announced on the bulletin boards this afternoon, according to Registrar Harry Provin. Complete schedule as it now stands may be found on page 4.
subjects taken by most students.
Registrar Harry Provin requests students to watch the bulletin boards for any announcement of change in the schedule. It is possible, he says, that Thursday may be added to the already-planned three-day schedule beginning next Monday.
Phi Alpha?
With the above named exceptions overlooked, Jones seems to think he’s been getting along “purtydern good.” The only flaw in his life, his lost love, has been forgotten pretty much in his renewed interest in “all the wim-men,” whose presence, he claims, is one of his main reasons for going to college.
Hazing seems to have left no permanent scars on either of the fresh-ies, but Jones thanks “buttoning” for the increased muscular power in his knees. He still has all the respect in the world for the upperclassmen and has been made to realize that he doesn’t know it all. However, he tenaciously maintains that he “knows a thing or two,” but doesn’t wish to divulge the character of his knowledge.
Yep, our freshman are weathering school life rather well, and expect to continue right here at the University of Miami, at least long enough to get in their licks at next year's class.
Reinert Makes Plea For 30 More Voices
Only 12 more chorus rehearsals are left before the presentation of “Samson and Delilah,” according to Chorus Director Bob Reinert, and he still needs 30 more voices.
The St. Saens’ opera is scheduled for presentation February 27 in orchestra hall, with such stars as Car-mella Ponselle, mezzo-soprano, Santo De Prima, tenor, and Harrison Christians, baritone, as guest soloists.
A chorus of mixed voices, supplied from the University student body, will support the stars. Reinert hopes to augment his present practice group of 45 with 30 more voices within the next month, the larger part male voices.
He asks aspirants to report for rehearsals at 12:30 every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and at 3:30 p.m. on the same days.
Zomps Zelsnick.
Other Award« Made
Medals were also presented to Hart Morris, line coach; Ken Ormiston, freshman coach; Bill Dayton, trainer; Eddie Nash, varsity manager; and Jim Beusse. Graduate Manager of Athletics.
Dr. • B. F. Ashe, President of the
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Christenson Named Prom Chairman
Hayward Starts Things Going For Annual Dance; Date Still Indefinite
Harry Hayward, junior class president, announced Monday the appointment of Joyce Christenson as chairman of this year’s Junior Prom, tentative plans for which were drawn up by the class last week.
Gala preparations are in order for the event, according to Hayward, but are still in a somewhat indefinite state. No orchestra has been announced as yet, although negotiations are being effected with A1 Donahue’s orchestra which recently completed an engagement in the Rainbow Room in New York City.
Still Vague About Plans
The class has not decided whether to engage the Miami Biltmore or the Coral Gables Country Clubs for the event. It will be held in one of these two places around the middle of April.
The traditional dance is open to the public, with tickets to be priced between two and three dollars, depending on the orchestra secured. Proceeds will go to the University.
Committees Announced
Committees under Miss Christenson, general chairman, include: dance, Bill Hartnett, A1 Lane; decorations, Bob Olson, Gail Estabrook; chaperons, Jack Madigan, Winona Wehle; publicity, Mel Patton, Bill Yarrington; tickets, Pat Wood, Selma Phillips, Mary Reed; Favors, Cliff Hendrick, Martha Dorn, June Burr; and place, Eddie Baumgarten.
Students Enroll For 2nd Term February 6-7
Registration for the Second Semester of the current academic year will be conducted in the auditorium on Monday and Tuesday, February 6th and 7th between the hours of 8:30 and 4 o’clock, the administration announced yesterday.
Freshmen and all new entering students are expected to report for registration on Monday morning; sophomores, juniors, and seniors Monday afternoon and Tuesday. Students are requested to ask the attendant at the door for their permit to register and each should report to the proper faculty advisor for assistance in arranging the proper schedule.
Mutt Call On Cashier
After the student has fully made out the five-card registration set and has received the approval of his faculty advisor, he then is required to immediately call at the office of the University cashier in room 206 to make the necessary financial arrangements to complete registration.
No student will be permitted in class on or after February 13 unless registration has fully been completed which includes satisfactory arrangements for tuition settlement. The late registration fee will become effective at noon Wednesday, February 8.
Meggs Heads Annual Youth Conference
Students interested in youth and in world affairs are invited to attend the fourth annual Youth Conference on World Affairs Sunday at 10:15 at the Miami Woman’s Club. “Youth, Uniting the World Through Christ,” will be the theme of the gathering, which is under the auspices of the Florida Chain of Missionary Assemblies.
Charlotte Meggs, president of the University chapter of Y.W.C.A., is general chairman of the event, while Lloyd Whyte, University Y.MX3.A. and Baptist Student Union member, is chairman of arrangements.
International Speaker«’ List
Speakers who will take part in the conference include Dr. Walter Van Kirk, director of the National Peace Conference; Rev. Emory Ross, secretary to the American Mission to Lepers; Mrs. Jesse Burrall Eubank, religious educator, member of the editorial staff of the National Geographic ; Chwen Kiang Djang, student at the University of North Carolina, Baptist Young People’s Secretary for China in 1934-35; and Rev. Oscar Blackwelder, pastor of the Lutheran Church of Reformation, Washington, D. C.
Phi Mu Announces Swingfest
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, music fraternity, announces its annual Swingfest will be held Friday, February 3, from 9 to 1 in the cafeteria. The Swingfest will be climaxed by a “Jitterbug Jam Session” at midnight, says A1 Teeter, committee member.
Typical Freshmen Lose Weight and Love as Studies Wear ’Em Down
Werrenrath Inaugurates Band Series Monday Night
Visitors Express Approbation of University Doings
500 Miamians Take Time Off To Inspect University At Last Week’s Open House
Armed with programs of the day, copies of the Hurricane, bulletins, Dade County teacher’s magazines, pamphlets, and information about directions, about 500 guests strayed through the University during open house last week. After wandering through the halls, visiting classes, hearing musical programs, probing around the labs, and listening to lectures a few of the visitors were willing to voice their impressions of the University.
Mrs. Ora Wing of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, commented, “It certainly is very interesting to visit a university. I especially liked the zoology laboratory.”
Mr. and Mrs. M. Kargen of New York City both thought that the outside of the building was striking and attractive. They found the lectures very interesting.
It’s “A Darling Child”
One visitor said, “My interest in the University is tremendous. It is new but the very fact that it is new helps in that there are fewer prejudices to work against. Most people of this area who are interested in the University feel that it is a ‘darling child’.”
“I think that it is fine for boys and girls to have the opportunity to start in a school like this. This is a beautiful spot to have a university,” remarked Mrs. A. Lund of North Dakota.
Three young men from Pennsylvania were debating whether to attend a lecture on quantitative analysis or to enjoy the sunshine in the patio. The patio won, and they later said that it helped to form a favorable impression of the University in their minds.
A graduate of Stanford University, Albert Brent was impressed by the number of art and music students. He particularly liked the physics department and the courses offered in it.
Picked the Right College
After looking around Mrs. A. C. Wilbur was convinced that she had sent her son to the right college.
“I really do think you have a wonderful university here,” said F. H. Woolsey of Ohio, “It is too bad you cannot get financial support from the city or state. I think you have a fine corps of instructors.”
Mrs. A. Morgan of Kent, Michigan, was in search of information about Florida birds. After a long talk with Mr. Walter Buswell, curator of plants, her curiosity was satisfied.
Among the visitors was Joseph Fleischaker, ’32 graduate ,who recalled the days when the University had no neon sign, no Hurricane office, no beautified patio, and no big-time football team. He wistfully remarked, “The U. is still the best place in the world.”
BARITONE
Reinald Werrenrath, leading American baritone, who will sing Massenet’s “Vision Fugitive” at the University symphonic band’s first concert Monday night.
36 Candidates For February Graduation
Thirty-six students will receive diplomas February 1, having completed requirements for the respective degrees.
Among those who will be granted a Bachelor of Arts degree are: Mrs. Laura M. Bowman, Robert Chester-man, Hugh Dozier, Stanley Dulimba, Nell G. Edmonds, David Graves, Nell Harbeson, Virginia Horsley, Virginia Hunt, Philip Reed, Mrs. Lucille Rutland, and Edith Silverman. Daniel Breinin will be awarded the Bachelor of Science degree, while the Bachelor of Music in Education will go to Robert Hance.
Those to receive the Bachelor of Science in Education degree include Mrs. Pearl Brown, Ruth Brown, Josephine Derham, Virginia Edwards, Amy Kirby, Elnora Krueger, Anne Motley, Mertie Olsen, Valeria Trons-den, Estelle Truluck, Bertha Webb, Hazel Coleman, Eula Ray, and Pierce White; Bachelor of Science in Business Administration to Migual Colas, Carlos Montero, Robert Streeter, Lawrence Lewis, and Mrs. Mary Fambrough.
Bachelor of Law degrees will be given to Elmer Adkins, Robert Car-son, Arthur Kimmer, Bias Rocafort, and Bernard Spector.
Cafeteria Will Close Next Wednesday Noon
U. J. Hiss, business manager, has issued the following notice:
In order that the cafeteria can accommodate a luncheon for the Federation of Women’s Clubs at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 1, it will be necessary that the regular service on that day be discontinued at 12:30 to allow time for the set-up of the special luncheon.
Dalman Student Soloist in 1st of Four Concerts
Walter E. Sheaffer, conductor of the University of Miami symphonic band, will open the first program of a four-concert series by the band next Monday at 8:30 p.m. in Orchestra hall. Reinald Werrenrath, famous American baritone, who appeared as soloist with the band in its most successful concert of the past season, will be the soloist.
Mr. Werrenrath has been a leading figure in the field of operatic and concert music for more than thirty years, and has been actively engaged in radio, lecture-song recitals and teaching during recent years. He conducted a class for singers in the University School of Music last year which he will resume here January 30. A master class for singers and private lessons will be given by the distinguished artist until February 24.
Student Featured
For the opening concert Mr. Sheaffer has mapped out a program which should prove highly enjoyable. Following the Goldmark “Sakuntala” overture, Norwood Dalman, assistant solo cornetist of the band will play the brilliant cornet solo by Herbert Clarke, “The Southern Cross.” Three numbers from the “Woodland Pictures” by Fletcher will be followed by Boito’s selection from “Mephisto-fele” to complete the first part of the program.
Reinald Werrenrath will appear after the intermission singing the “Vision Fugitive” from Massenet’s opera “Herodiade.” The artist will probably offer several encores if his appearance this year is a repetition of the ovation he received last year when he was called to the stage for five encores.
Presents “In A Chinese Garden”
The descriptive number by Ketel-by “In a Chinese Temple Garden” and Lampe’s march “National Defense” round out the program.
Mr. Sheaffer, in the opening program is following his plan of presenting at least one student soloist on each program. In the four-concert series he promises various combinations of instruments, soloists on several instruments, and a number of vocal works by the University choral groups.
Admission By Activity Books
Student activity books must be presented at the door the night of the concert. Admission prices are $3.00 for the series for adults and half price for children. Tickets are on sale in room 240 of the University and at the Philpitt Music Store on S.E. First Street, phone 2-0678. All concerts will be presented in orchestra hall, Miami Senior high school, with all seats reserved.
Overture. Sakuntala . -	Goldmark
Cornet Solo. Southern Croti	_	Clarke
NORWOOD DALMAN
Woodland Picture!	_	Fletcher
t. Introduction and Dance - In the Hay Field»
b.	Romance - In an Old World Garden
c.	Humoreike - Bean Feait
Selection, Mephiitofele _______ Bo,to
INTERMISSION
Solo. Viiion Fugitive	  Maeerntt
REINALD WERRENRATH
Deicriptive. In A Chinese Temple Garden Ketrlby (Request)
March. National Defence________ Lamps
Language Dept. Lists New Lit. Courses
Sawdust Into Glasss, Glass Into Silk, Mere Child’s Plays To McElhany, Assembly Speaker
Glass from sawdust, silk from-' glass, wool from skimmed milk are but some of the exhibits that Jarvis C. McElhany will make in his lecture tomorrow at 10:10 a.m. before students and faculty of the University of Miami in assembly.
Mr. McElhany, who is a master in science in electrical engineering, and former instructor in electrical engineering at the University of Texas and the University of California, will show and discuss many of the scientific wonders that are presented in General Motors Parade of Progress Exposition, which opened free to the general public at Biscayne boulevard and S.E. First street in Miami Wednesday for a 10-day showing under Miami Chamber of Commerce auspices.
The Parade of Progress Exposition, of which Mr. McElhany is lecturing chief, was conceived by Charles F. Kettering to show how scientific laboratory research, when applied by industry, contributes to human progress, creates new industries, new jobs for more people. Launched in Miami in February, 1936, the exposition has been shown in over 200 cities of the United States, British Colombia, Mexico and Cuba and enjoyed by nearly 6,000,-
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Jarvis C. McElhany
000 persons.
In his demonstrations of miracles of synthetic chemistry, Mr. McElhany is assisted by Fred Cody, graduate of the University of Michigan, son of Frank Cody, president of Wayne University, Detroit.
Courses in French drama and literature, German civilization and literature, and epic poetry are among new subjects to be added to next semester’s curriculum.
The Iliad and the Odyssey are to be studied in Lewis Leary’s epic poetry class, the reading of French fiction and poetry without the use of grammar will be features of Leonard Muller’s French literature discussions, and under Dr. William P. Dis-mukes, French plays and dramatic theories of the outstanding French dramatists will be studied.
The German people, their institutions, historical and cultural backgrounds, and geography of the country will be the basis of study in the German civilization course, offered by Mrs. Melanie Rosborough. Schiller, the second best known German dramatist, and his leading works will feature the new German literature course.
LIBRARY GETS DONATION
The University Newman Club, now making a drive for donations to the general library, announces that Father Thomas Comber, chaplain of the University chapter and pastor of St. Theresa’s parish, has contributed two publications to the library, “America” and “The Brooklyn Tablet.”