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The Miami Hurricane Volume XI THE OFFICIAL STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI Coral Gables, Florida, Thursday, January 27, 1938 _______ Number 15 Paul Engle, Young American Poet And Hervey Allen Slated To Close 1938 Winter Institute Program Both Lecturers Making Return Appearances Poetry and Background In Writing Are Topics For Final Lectures Winding up a three-weeks’ session devoted to the creative literary arts, criticism, and illustration, Paul Engle, author of “Break the Heart’s Anger,” and Hervey Allen, author of the best seller, “Anthony Adverse,” will speak on poetry and background in writing during the Winter institute of Literature’s final week beginning next Monday. Both Making Return Visits Both lecturers have appeared at the University before. Mr. Engle was a guest of the English department last May when he spoke informally of his experiences as a Rhodes scholar at Oxford University. Mr. Allen, who has a winter home in Coral Gables, has appeared at previous Institute sessions. Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in 1908, Mr. Engle was educated at Coe College, Iowa State, Columbia, and Oxford. He is now on the faculty of the University of Iowa. He has published three volumes of poetry, “Worn Earth,” “American Song,” and “Break the Heart’s Anger,” and is now engaged in a novel concerning the psychological effect of European culture on the middle Western American. It All-Round Man of Letter« Mr. Allen has distinguished himself in three fields of writing, in the novel, in biography, and in poetry. His best known work, “Anthony Adverse,” has sold over a million copies and has been translated in many foreign languages. “Action at Aquilla,” a story of the Civil War laid in Virginia, is his latest novel. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, graduated from University of Pittsburgh, took post-graduate work at Harvard, and has taught at Vassar College and Columbia University. Six Lectures Scheduled The complete Institute schedule for the week follows: “American Language and Poetry,” Paul Engle, Monday, 2:30 p.m.; “The Making of Poetry,” Paul Engle, Tuesday, 8:30 p.m.; “The American Tradition and Poetry,” Paul Engle, Wednesday, 2:30 p.m.; “Background in Writing,” Hervey Allen, Wednesday, 8:30 p.m.: “American History and Poetry,” Paul Engle, Thursday, 2:30 p.m.; and “American Society and Poetry,” Paul Engle, Friday, 8:30 p.m. SymplionyOrchestra To Present Concert At Palm Beach The University of Miami Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Arnold Volpe will travel to Palm Beach next Wednesday to play a concert at the Paramount Theatre, sponsored by the Society of the Four Arts. Through the influence of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Homer, well known musicians living in Palm Beach, who heard the University symphony orchestra last year, the idea of having a symphony concert in Palm Beach took form. As a result the University orchestra has been invited to play under the auspices of the Society of the Four Arts. The program follows: Overture “Lenore” Beethoven Symphony No. 5 Tschaikowsky Lohengrin Vorspiel Wagner Capriccio Espagnole Rimsky-Korsakoff Overture Rienzi Wagner MURRAY DANCERS HERE The famed Arthur Murray Studios of New York have recently opened a branch studio in the patio of Miami-Biltmore Country Club here with six expert instructors under the supervision of Lewis A. Good. Friday afternoon, representatives of the studio will be available at the University in regard to classes of ballroom instruction in the latest steps of the fox trot, waltz, tango, rhumba, and shag for weekly group lessons in the studios of the Miami Biltmore at reasonable rates. Ted Peckham, Escort King, In Town Girls Get Dates If Cash Is On Line By Betty Hayes Ted Peckham, the escort king, is in town. That alone is cause enough for general rejoicing among the feminine population. But when he makes two hundred attractive men available, he is doubly welcome. Mr. Peckham is opening an escort bureau at Miami Beach, putting 200 personable college graduates at the beck and call of any acceptable lady with the price. The lady must be acceptable and the man must be versatile. He must be at ease in any situation and with that in view, he is chosen with great care. Price Beyond Average Coed The price is beyond the allowance of the average coed, $10 until midnight, $15 after. The lady pays all the bills and can have the services of the same man not more than twice a week. Romance is taboo. Mr. Peckham has certain rules which his escorts must observe. It is strictly a business proposition. Ted Peckham is a typical collegian. He is a tall, blonde fellow with a wide grin and an engaging boyishness that most college men, in spite of themselves, possess. At the present he is a very busy person but rushes from one job to another with a maximum of energy and zest. It has not been long since he was pegging away at Princeton, but that short interval has been put to good use. Branches of the escort business have been established in New York, Hollywood, Paris, London, Rome, Vienna, Budapest, and now Miami Beach. Not Adaptable to Colleges Faced with the question as to whether or not such a system could be adapted to college needs, Mr Peckham answered definitely, at the same time settling the new college problem of dutch treat dates. “Certainly not, it is ridiculous! Boys should take the girls out whenever it is possible. If they have not enough money to finance a date then it should be a 50-50 proposition with the girl paying her own way, but coeds should not have to depend upon an escort bureau. “My men are extremely well thought of,” Mr. Peckham offered Maybe you would be interested to know that men from my bureau in New York are attending many parties on weekends at such schools as Smith, Vassar, and Wellesley, and mothers are beginning to employ escorts to have the all-important first dates with their daughters.” The business of supplying stag lines for parties is becoming a rushing one. Full of Ideas Ted Peckham’s reply to the question as to where he obtained the idea of an escort bureau was memorable. “I am full of ideas, I live by them.” Mr. Peckham seems to be a born renter for he started out by renting bicycles. An ingenious mind full of ideas, coupled with the nerve and determination to make them tick makes Ted Peckham one of the most outstanding and most interesting collegian -of the present. Theta Alpha Phi Consul Tells of U S Competition In El Salvador Initiates Green As Honorary Playwright and Institute Speaker Made New Member Of Drama Fraternity Paul Green, noted playwright, and Winter Institute speaker, was initiated as an honorary member of the Florida Beta chapter of Theta Alpha Phi, national dramatics fraternity last Thursday night. Services were conducted by Mrs. Opal Euard Motter, Maxwell Marvin and Dottie Mae Buddington. Fol-'owing the initiation the fraternity md honor guests were entertained t the home of Miss Buddington. Theta Alpha Phis present included: Ferrell Allen, Bob Masterson, Nedra Brown, Mrs. William Hester, Mr. and \Irs. Russell A. Rasco, C. H. Motter, Bill Probasco, Eddie Baumgarten and Luis Molina. Plans for the Theta Alpha Phi follies which will be presented in about three weeks are rapidly going forward under the direction of Dottie Mae Buddington. Americans Are Important Only Economically And Politically, Visitor Avers Seiior Manuel Urruela, consul of El Salvador in Miami, spoke last Friday to the class in economic geography of Latin America. Sr. Urruela, who is a native of Guatemala and official representative of the neighboring country of El Salvador, described conditions in the two nations. “Americans,” he said, “will have to learn to compete with thrifty and hard-working Germans, clever Orientals, and well-established English if they hope to get a footing in the business life of Central America.” Aside from the great banana companies which are owned by American capital, the United States plays a relatively small role in the life of these countries, according to the con-s il. Economically and politically, Americans are of importance, but socially and culturally they have made no impression on the mind of Central America. Band Shifts from Football Ditties To Wagner In First Free Concert By Joseph Title The public of Miami took advantage of the first of four free concerts given by the University of Miami Symphonic Band under the leadership of Walter E. Sheaffer at Miami Senior High School last Monday night. Some one thousand seats were filled, and had more publicity been allotted the organization, the auditorium undoubtedly would have been packed. Mr. Sheaffer led his protegees through a carefully chosen and well-balanced program which began with the pretentious Overture to “Oberon” by von Weber. Following this, first cornetist, Harry McComb played a solo entitled ‘Stars in a Velvety Sky.’ Brasses Perform Well The high-spot of the program, in this writer’s estimation, was an inspired rendition of the Good Friday Music from “Parsifal” by Wagner. No composer could write for the brasses as did Wagner. The fine brass section of the band sounded truly organic. Other symphonic numbers included an abbreviated version of th<-“Caucasian Sketches” by Ippolitov Ivanov, the impossibly technical Dance of the Buffoons from “Snye goorochka” by Korsakov, the popular “Chinese Temple Garden” by Ketelby, and a few numbers of no important consequence. Chorus Makes First Appearance The University Male Chorus, directed by Robert Reinert, made its first appearance in public and won much applause for its work. They achieved their best effects in the negro spiritual, “Steal Away” and as an encore, they were obliged to sing Baumgarten’s “Drinking Song.” A unique feature of the program was the harp duets played by Marie Farmer and Blanche Krell. The first offering was Gounod’s “March Sol-enelle” arranged for two harps by John Thomas, a noted Welsh harpist. The harpists added “The Rosary” by Ethelbert Nevin as an encore. A word of praise must be given Mr. Sheaffer for conducting with his accustomed languidness and achieving such fine effects. Considering the embouchure-killing playing that the band has been doing at the football games, it is remarkable how they produced the tone which they did. Madigan Is Y. President By Majority Marie Rcichard and June Burr Defeated In Quiet Contest; 371 Votes Cast Jack Madigan, a sophomore, was elected vice-president of the student body, defeating Marie Reichard and June Burr in the special election held last Friday. Polls 184 Votes Official election results as given by the Honor Court were: Madigan, 184; Reichard, 104; and Burr, 67. A total of 371 votes were cast, eight of which were declared void. The win ning candidate Madigan polled thirteen more votes than the total of his two opponents combined. Madigan is one of the few sophomores ever to attain such a high student government position. He is prominent in student activities, member of the University Players, president of the Debate Council and secretary of Phi Alpha fraternity. He also serves as assistant business manager of the Ibis. Hopes To Benefit Students Upon being congratulated on his victory, Madigan said, “I am very grateful to those whose votes made it possible for me to attain this position, and I shall put forth a'sincere effort to perform the duties of my office so that I can best benefit the student body.” He also urges the cooperation of the student body, particularly in attending the Friday convocations. Tomorrow’s assembly, under his direction, will feature a scene from the play “Field God” by Paul Green, noted dramatist and Winter Institute lecturer. Referendum Defeated The two defeated candidates, Marie Reichard and June Burr, are members of Lambda Phi and Alpha Theta respectively. Miss Reichard is president of her sorority and managing editor of the Ibis. Miss Burr is athletic manager of her sorority and president of the Girls’ Athletic Council. Supplementary to the vice-presidential election was the referendum on whether students would pay $3.00 for the junior prom. The issue was rejected by a 20 vote majority. Christian Challenge Featured At Annual Youth Conference “The World Challenges Christian Youth” was the theme chosen for the third annual Youth Conference on World Affairs which met last Sunday for an all-day session at the Miami Woman’s Club. Devotions, lectures, open discussion and special music featured the session. Speakers and discussion leaders included national and international personalities who are brought to Miami each year by the Florida Chain of Missions. Dr. E. Mowbray Tate led the devotions. Atoloa, beautiful Chickasaw Indian, spoke on “A Rainbow on the Moccasin Trail.” Discuss International Affairs Dr. Brewer Eddy who has recently returned from Russia and the far East, made a challenging appeal by discussing “America Faces Dangerous World Trends.” At luncheon Dr. E. H. Hamilton of China spoke on “China is Unafraid.” Other speakers were Dr. Willis King, outstanding, negro personality, whose topic was “Christianizing Race Relations,” and Dr. Sam Hilburn of China who summed up the discussion reports. Discussion groups were entitled: “Building International Understanding,” “World Christianity or World Chaos,” “Why Christianity at all,” and “Japan-China.” Special music was rendered by the Booker T. Washington glee club and boys’ quartet and Yosko Saito, Japanese soprano. 10 University Delegates Attend University delegates included Tom Condon, Charlotte Meggs, Betty Goff, John Galbraith, Brad Boyle, George Wheeler, Fay Taylor, Betty Curran, Eleanor Matteson, and Ellagene Barr. The Youth Conference on World Affairs was organized three years ago in Miami. Because it was successful, seven such conferences for young people now exist in Florida. The college group will meet in Tallahassee, February 18-20. Students interested in accompanying the University delegation to the conference are asked to contact Betty Curran, president of the Y.W.C.A. Gregor Piatigorsky Plays With Symphony Monday Gregor Piatigorsky, world famous cellist, who will appear as guest soloist with the University symphony orchestra in the season’s second concert Monday night at Orchestra Hall. Work On Ibis WellUnderWay Editor Asserts Phil Fcnigson Appointed Feature Editor, Photos of Upperclassmen Taken Work on the 1938 Ibis is definitely under way, Audrey Rothenberg, ed-itor-in-chief, announced this week. The staff was completed by the appointment of Phil Fenigson to the position of feature editor. Freshman and sophomore pictures were taken last Friday. Senior and junior pictures are now being taken under the supervision of Lewis Dorn, photograph editor. Appointment cards may be secured through the post-office. Any students who are unable to have their pictures taken at the appointed time are asked to consult Dorn for reappointments. Snapshots are to be submitted to Denise Car-avasios. Miss Rothenberg urges any students who have contributions or suggestions, especially for the senior feature pictures, to get in touch with her immediately. At present she is also trying to enlist the aid of a typist. The annual is expected to appear May 15. Convocation Will Feature The Field God’ Scene From Paul Green's Play To Be Presented At Assembly Tomorrow A scene from “The Field God” by Paul Green, last week’s Institute lecturer, will be presented by the dram atics department tomorrow morning at 10:10 in the auditorium. Jack Madigan, newly elected vice-president of the student body, is in charge of the program. The play, from which Scene 1, Act 2, will be given, is considered one of the best and most represen tative of Green’s folk dramas. Its characters are home-spun Southern types and the action is laid in North Carolina, the playwright’s native state. The cast of characters includes: Dorothy Bell as Rhoda; Carl Squires as Sion; Jerry Fleishman as Neill; Jean Moore as Mag; Bob Lyons as Jake; Ilynn Bullard as Mrs. Gilchrist; Dick Roberts as Hardy Gilchrist; and Gretchen Whitworth as Lonie. Assembly music will be furnished by the University symphonic band under direction of Walter Sheaffer. "Increase Scholarship’s Popularity ” Aim of Dr. Malone of Harvard Press By James Turner “Scholarship should be popularized and made interesting for the general public,” Harvard University Press Director Dumas Malone, editor of “The Dictionary of American Biography" and principal speaker during the second week of the University Winter Institute of Literature, said in an interview Monday. Popularizes Scholarship “It has been my aim to popularize scholarship as director of the Harvard University Press,” the editor said. 'It is very important that the work of the scholar reach a larger public Their writings should be as readable, colorful, and popular as other forms of writings.” Ibis Advertising Solicitors Wanted There will be a meeting of the Ibis advertising solicitors tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 in room 207. 20 per cent commission will be given on all ads. Students desiring jobs are urged to attend. Seniors and juniors may be photographed for the Ibis during their vacant periods in room 283, announces Lewis Dorn, photograph editor of the yearbook. Dr. Malone arrived in Miami Monday from Boston. A full-faced, sandy-haired man, with a quick smile, ho is of less than medium height. Seated at a desk with his chin resting on clasped hands, Dr. Malone talked of the work he has been doing in compiling his dictionary of biography on which he has spent five years. As he did so, he smoked almost chain fashion, putting a cigarette holder aside to light his pipe. “Dictionary Is Storehouse” “Most every sort of person in the world is written of in biography,” he continued. “The most significant of these figures of the American scene have been included in ‘The Dictionary of American Biography.’ It is sort of a storehouse of colorful personalities, and there are included biographies for every taste. I hope it will not be thought of as a dreary reference book but as an interesting book of leal life. “Biographies are popular becausu people are interested and fascinated by the conspicuous lives of some individuals,” Dr. Malone resumed. “They like to read about prominent persons or those who are at least in some way spectatcular. Whether a desperado, a statesman, or a historical personage, they’re all interesting and have a place in biography. The public wants to know about their per sonal life.” Famous Cellist Guest Soloist In Second Concert Can Rival Best Violinists In Technical Passages; Started Study at Age of 6 The University announces the appearance of Gregor Piatigorsky, one of the greatest living cellists, as soloist with the symphony orchestra in the second concert of the season Monday night at Orchestra Hall. In centers of musical culture, the name of Piatigorsky is synonomous with all that is artistic and perfect in the playing of the violoncello. His technical power upon the cello is said to be so remarkable in scope that he rivals the best violinists in technical passages. Started Study at Age of Six Piatigorsky started to study the cello at the age of six. It was a strange sight to see a child handle an instrument three times his size in such a masterful way that even at that early age a bright future was predicted for him. His first teacher was his father and young Gregor devoted his entire time to practice. When he was nine years old, however, his father died, and Gregor took upon himself the support of his family. The day following his father’s death, the young musician lugged his awkward instrument to a theatrical agency to apply for a position. Naturally, the small boy was laughed at and advised to go home. But when the scoffers heard him play, they changed their minds and gave him a job playing in a movie house. So at the age of nine years the professional career of Gregor Piatigorsky had begun. Struggle to Achieve Success His struggle to attain his present success was a long and hard one. There were many times when he was on the verge of selling his cello to buy food, but somehow this calamity was always miraculously avoided. His first real opportunity came in the years following the Great War when as the result of a nerve-racking competition he attained the position of solo cellist with the Berlin symphony orchestra. Following this engagement one thing led to another, and his fame as an artist spread to all corners of the world until the name of Piatigorsky became one to be reckoned with in the world of music. The program for the concert is as follows: 1. Overture "Russian and Ludmilla” Glinka 2. Symphony No. 5 In E minor Tschaikowsky I. Andante. Allegro con anhna II. Andante cantabile, con ulcuna licenza III. Valse. Allegro moderato IV. Finale. Andante maestoso INTERMISSION 3. Vorspiel to "Lohengrin” Wagner 4. Concerto In D major Haydn I. Allegro moderato I. Adagio III. Allegro Gregor Piatigorsky Student tickets may be procured at Orchestra Hall upon presentation of activity books. Campus Calendar Friday, 10:10 a.m. General Assembly Scene from Paul Green’s “Field God” will be given. 2:30 p.m. Hurricane staff meeting in room 216. 8:30 p.m. Winter Institute. Dumas Malone, lecturer. 10:00 p.m. Benefit Dance sponsored by sororities and fraternities. Monday, 2:30 p.m. Winter Institute, Paul Engle, lecturer. 8:30 p.m. S ymphony Orchestra Concert, Gregor Piatigorsky, cellist, soloist, at Orchestra Hall. Tueaday, 8:30 p.m. Winter Institute, Paul Engle, lecturer. Wednesday, 2:30 p.m. Winter Insti tute, Paul Engle, lecturer. 8:30 p.m. Winter Institute, Hervey Allen, lecturer. Thursday, 2:30 p.m. Winter Institute, Paul Engle, lecturer.
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Full Text | The Miami Hurricane Volume XI THE OFFICIAL STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI Coral Gables, Florida, Thursday, January 27, 1938 _______ Number 15 Paul Engle, Young American Poet And Hervey Allen Slated To Close 1938 Winter Institute Program Both Lecturers Making Return Appearances Poetry and Background In Writing Are Topics For Final Lectures Winding up a three-weeks’ session devoted to the creative literary arts, criticism, and illustration, Paul Engle, author of “Break the Heart’s Anger,” and Hervey Allen, author of the best seller, “Anthony Adverse,” will speak on poetry and background in writing during the Winter institute of Literature’s final week beginning next Monday. Both Making Return Visits Both lecturers have appeared at the University before. Mr. Engle was a guest of the English department last May when he spoke informally of his experiences as a Rhodes scholar at Oxford University. Mr. Allen, who has a winter home in Coral Gables, has appeared at previous Institute sessions. Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in 1908, Mr. Engle was educated at Coe College, Iowa State, Columbia, and Oxford. He is now on the faculty of the University of Iowa. He has published three volumes of poetry, “Worn Earth,” “American Song,” and “Break the Heart’s Anger,” and is now engaged in a novel concerning the psychological effect of European culture on the middle Western American. It All-Round Man of Letter« Mr. Allen has distinguished himself in three fields of writing, in the novel, in biography, and in poetry. His best known work, “Anthony Adverse,” has sold over a million copies and has been translated in many foreign languages. “Action at Aquilla,” a story of the Civil War laid in Virginia, is his latest novel. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, graduated from University of Pittsburgh, took post-graduate work at Harvard, and has taught at Vassar College and Columbia University. Six Lectures Scheduled The complete Institute schedule for the week follows: “American Language and Poetry,” Paul Engle, Monday, 2:30 p.m.; “The Making of Poetry,” Paul Engle, Tuesday, 8:30 p.m.; “The American Tradition and Poetry,” Paul Engle, Wednesday, 2:30 p.m.; “Background in Writing,” Hervey Allen, Wednesday, 8:30 p.m.: “American History and Poetry,” Paul Engle, Thursday, 2:30 p.m.; and “American Society and Poetry,” Paul Engle, Friday, 8:30 p.m. SymplionyOrchestra To Present Concert At Palm Beach The University of Miami Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Arnold Volpe will travel to Palm Beach next Wednesday to play a concert at the Paramount Theatre, sponsored by the Society of the Four Arts. Through the influence of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Homer, well known musicians living in Palm Beach, who heard the University symphony orchestra last year, the idea of having a symphony concert in Palm Beach took form. As a result the University orchestra has been invited to play under the auspices of the Society of the Four Arts. The program follows: Overture “Lenore” Beethoven Symphony No. 5 Tschaikowsky Lohengrin Vorspiel Wagner Capriccio Espagnole Rimsky-Korsakoff Overture Rienzi Wagner MURRAY DANCERS HERE The famed Arthur Murray Studios of New York have recently opened a branch studio in the patio of Miami-Biltmore Country Club here with six expert instructors under the supervision of Lewis A. Good. Friday afternoon, representatives of the studio will be available at the University in regard to classes of ballroom instruction in the latest steps of the fox trot, waltz, tango, rhumba, and shag for weekly group lessons in the studios of the Miami Biltmore at reasonable rates. Ted Peckham, Escort King, In Town Girls Get Dates If Cash Is On Line By Betty Hayes Ted Peckham, the escort king, is in town. That alone is cause enough for general rejoicing among the feminine population. But when he makes two hundred attractive men available, he is doubly welcome. Mr. Peckham is opening an escort bureau at Miami Beach, putting 200 personable college graduates at the beck and call of any acceptable lady with the price. The lady must be acceptable and the man must be versatile. He must be at ease in any situation and with that in view, he is chosen with great care. Price Beyond Average Coed The price is beyond the allowance of the average coed, $10 until midnight, $15 after. The lady pays all the bills and can have the services of the same man not more than twice a week. Romance is taboo. Mr. Peckham has certain rules which his escorts must observe. It is strictly a business proposition. Ted Peckham is a typical collegian. He is a tall, blonde fellow with a wide grin and an engaging boyishness that most college men, in spite of themselves, possess. At the present he is a very busy person but rushes from one job to another with a maximum of energy and zest. It has not been long since he was pegging away at Princeton, but that short interval has been put to good use. Branches of the escort business have been established in New York, Hollywood, Paris, London, Rome, Vienna, Budapest, and now Miami Beach. Not Adaptable to Colleges Faced with the question as to whether or not such a system could be adapted to college needs, Mr Peckham answered definitely, at the same time settling the new college problem of dutch treat dates. “Certainly not, it is ridiculous! Boys should take the girls out whenever it is possible. If they have not enough money to finance a date then it should be a 50-50 proposition with the girl paying her own way, but coeds should not have to depend upon an escort bureau. “My men are extremely well thought of,” Mr. Peckham offered Maybe you would be interested to know that men from my bureau in New York are attending many parties on weekends at such schools as Smith, Vassar, and Wellesley, and mothers are beginning to employ escorts to have the all-important first dates with their daughters.” The business of supplying stag lines for parties is becoming a rushing one. Full of Ideas Ted Peckham’s reply to the question as to where he obtained the idea of an escort bureau was memorable. “I am full of ideas, I live by them.” Mr. Peckham seems to be a born renter for he started out by renting bicycles. An ingenious mind full of ideas, coupled with the nerve and determination to make them tick makes Ted Peckham one of the most outstanding and most interesting collegian -of the present. Theta Alpha Phi Consul Tells of U S Competition In El Salvador Initiates Green As Honorary Playwright and Institute Speaker Made New Member Of Drama Fraternity Paul Green, noted playwright, and Winter Institute speaker, was initiated as an honorary member of the Florida Beta chapter of Theta Alpha Phi, national dramatics fraternity last Thursday night. Services were conducted by Mrs. Opal Euard Motter, Maxwell Marvin and Dottie Mae Buddington. Fol-'owing the initiation the fraternity md honor guests were entertained t the home of Miss Buddington. Theta Alpha Phis present included: Ferrell Allen, Bob Masterson, Nedra Brown, Mrs. William Hester, Mr. and \Irs. Russell A. Rasco, C. H. Motter, Bill Probasco, Eddie Baumgarten and Luis Molina. Plans for the Theta Alpha Phi follies which will be presented in about three weeks are rapidly going forward under the direction of Dottie Mae Buddington. Americans Are Important Only Economically And Politically, Visitor Avers Seiior Manuel Urruela, consul of El Salvador in Miami, spoke last Friday to the class in economic geography of Latin America. Sr. Urruela, who is a native of Guatemala and official representative of the neighboring country of El Salvador, described conditions in the two nations. “Americans,” he said, “will have to learn to compete with thrifty and hard-working Germans, clever Orientals, and well-established English if they hope to get a footing in the business life of Central America.” Aside from the great banana companies which are owned by American capital, the United States plays a relatively small role in the life of these countries, according to the con-s il. Economically and politically, Americans are of importance, but socially and culturally they have made no impression on the mind of Central America. Band Shifts from Football Ditties To Wagner In First Free Concert By Joseph Title The public of Miami took advantage of the first of four free concerts given by the University of Miami Symphonic Band under the leadership of Walter E. Sheaffer at Miami Senior High School last Monday night. Some one thousand seats were filled, and had more publicity been allotted the organization, the auditorium undoubtedly would have been packed. Mr. Sheaffer led his protegees through a carefully chosen and well-balanced program which began with the pretentious Overture to “Oberon” by von Weber. Following this, first cornetist, Harry McComb played a solo entitled ‘Stars in a Velvety Sky.’ Brasses Perform Well The high-spot of the program, in this writer’s estimation, was an inspired rendition of the Good Friday Music from “Parsifal” by Wagner. No composer could write for the brasses as did Wagner. The fine brass section of the band sounded truly organic. Other symphonic numbers included an abbreviated version of th<-“Caucasian Sketches” by Ippolitov Ivanov, the impossibly technical Dance of the Buffoons from “Snye goorochka” by Korsakov, the popular “Chinese Temple Garden” by Ketelby, and a few numbers of no important consequence. Chorus Makes First Appearance The University Male Chorus, directed by Robert Reinert, made its first appearance in public and won much applause for its work. They achieved their best effects in the negro spiritual, “Steal Away” and as an encore, they were obliged to sing Baumgarten’s “Drinking Song.” A unique feature of the program was the harp duets played by Marie Farmer and Blanche Krell. The first offering was Gounod’s “March Sol-enelle” arranged for two harps by John Thomas, a noted Welsh harpist. The harpists added “The Rosary” by Ethelbert Nevin as an encore. A word of praise must be given Mr. Sheaffer for conducting with his accustomed languidness and achieving such fine effects. Considering the embouchure-killing playing that the band has been doing at the football games, it is remarkable how they produced the tone which they did. Madigan Is Y. President By Majority Marie Rcichard and June Burr Defeated In Quiet Contest; 371 Votes Cast Jack Madigan, a sophomore, was elected vice-president of the student body, defeating Marie Reichard and June Burr in the special election held last Friday. Polls 184 Votes Official election results as given by the Honor Court were: Madigan, 184; Reichard, 104; and Burr, 67. A total of 371 votes were cast, eight of which were declared void. The win ning candidate Madigan polled thirteen more votes than the total of his two opponents combined. Madigan is one of the few sophomores ever to attain such a high student government position. He is prominent in student activities, member of the University Players, president of the Debate Council and secretary of Phi Alpha fraternity. He also serves as assistant business manager of the Ibis. Hopes To Benefit Students Upon being congratulated on his victory, Madigan said, “I am very grateful to those whose votes made it possible for me to attain this position, and I shall put forth a'sincere effort to perform the duties of my office so that I can best benefit the student body.” He also urges the cooperation of the student body, particularly in attending the Friday convocations. Tomorrow’s assembly, under his direction, will feature a scene from the play “Field God” by Paul Green, noted dramatist and Winter Institute lecturer. Referendum Defeated The two defeated candidates, Marie Reichard and June Burr, are members of Lambda Phi and Alpha Theta respectively. Miss Reichard is president of her sorority and managing editor of the Ibis. Miss Burr is athletic manager of her sorority and president of the Girls’ Athletic Council. Supplementary to the vice-presidential election was the referendum on whether students would pay $3.00 for the junior prom. The issue was rejected by a 20 vote majority. Christian Challenge Featured At Annual Youth Conference “The World Challenges Christian Youth” was the theme chosen for the third annual Youth Conference on World Affairs which met last Sunday for an all-day session at the Miami Woman’s Club. Devotions, lectures, open discussion and special music featured the session. Speakers and discussion leaders included national and international personalities who are brought to Miami each year by the Florida Chain of Missions. Dr. E. Mowbray Tate led the devotions. Atoloa, beautiful Chickasaw Indian, spoke on “A Rainbow on the Moccasin Trail.” Discuss International Affairs Dr. Brewer Eddy who has recently returned from Russia and the far East, made a challenging appeal by discussing “America Faces Dangerous World Trends.” At luncheon Dr. E. H. Hamilton of China spoke on “China is Unafraid.” Other speakers were Dr. Willis King, outstanding, negro personality, whose topic was “Christianizing Race Relations,” and Dr. Sam Hilburn of China who summed up the discussion reports. Discussion groups were entitled: “Building International Understanding,” “World Christianity or World Chaos,” “Why Christianity at all,” and “Japan-China.” Special music was rendered by the Booker T. Washington glee club and boys’ quartet and Yosko Saito, Japanese soprano. 10 University Delegates Attend University delegates included Tom Condon, Charlotte Meggs, Betty Goff, John Galbraith, Brad Boyle, George Wheeler, Fay Taylor, Betty Curran, Eleanor Matteson, and Ellagene Barr. The Youth Conference on World Affairs was organized three years ago in Miami. Because it was successful, seven such conferences for young people now exist in Florida. The college group will meet in Tallahassee, February 18-20. Students interested in accompanying the University delegation to the conference are asked to contact Betty Curran, president of the Y.W.C.A. Gregor Piatigorsky Plays With Symphony Monday Gregor Piatigorsky, world famous cellist, who will appear as guest soloist with the University symphony orchestra in the season’s second concert Monday night at Orchestra Hall. Work On Ibis WellUnderWay Editor Asserts Phil Fcnigson Appointed Feature Editor, Photos of Upperclassmen Taken Work on the 1938 Ibis is definitely under way, Audrey Rothenberg, ed-itor-in-chief, announced this week. The staff was completed by the appointment of Phil Fenigson to the position of feature editor. Freshman and sophomore pictures were taken last Friday. Senior and junior pictures are now being taken under the supervision of Lewis Dorn, photograph editor. Appointment cards may be secured through the post-office. Any students who are unable to have their pictures taken at the appointed time are asked to consult Dorn for reappointments. Snapshots are to be submitted to Denise Car-avasios. Miss Rothenberg urges any students who have contributions or suggestions, especially for the senior feature pictures, to get in touch with her immediately. At present she is also trying to enlist the aid of a typist. The annual is expected to appear May 15. Convocation Will Feature The Field God’ Scene From Paul Green's Play To Be Presented At Assembly Tomorrow A scene from “The Field God” by Paul Green, last week’s Institute lecturer, will be presented by the dram atics department tomorrow morning at 10:10 in the auditorium. Jack Madigan, newly elected vice-president of the student body, is in charge of the program. The play, from which Scene 1, Act 2, will be given, is considered one of the best and most represen tative of Green’s folk dramas. Its characters are home-spun Southern types and the action is laid in North Carolina, the playwright’s native state. The cast of characters includes: Dorothy Bell as Rhoda; Carl Squires as Sion; Jerry Fleishman as Neill; Jean Moore as Mag; Bob Lyons as Jake; Ilynn Bullard as Mrs. Gilchrist; Dick Roberts as Hardy Gilchrist; and Gretchen Whitworth as Lonie. Assembly music will be furnished by the University symphonic band under direction of Walter Sheaffer. "Increase Scholarship’s Popularity ” Aim of Dr. Malone of Harvard Press By James Turner “Scholarship should be popularized and made interesting for the general public,” Harvard University Press Director Dumas Malone, editor of “The Dictionary of American Biography" and principal speaker during the second week of the University Winter Institute of Literature, said in an interview Monday. Popularizes Scholarship “It has been my aim to popularize scholarship as director of the Harvard University Press,” the editor said. 'It is very important that the work of the scholar reach a larger public Their writings should be as readable, colorful, and popular as other forms of writings.” Ibis Advertising Solicitors Wanted There will be a meeting of the Ibis advertising solicitors tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 in room 207. 20 per cent commission will be given on all ads. Students desiring jobs are urged to attend. Seniors and juniors may be photographed for the Ibis during their vacant periods in room 283, announces Lewis Dorn, photograph editor of the yearbook. Dr. Malone arrived in Miami Monday from Boston. A full-faced, sandy-haired man, with a quick smile, ho is of less than medium height. Seated at a desk with his chin resting on clasped hands, Dr. Malone talked of the work he has been doing in compiling his dictionary of biography on which he has spent five years. As he did so, he smoked almost chain fashion, putting a cigarette holder aside to light his pipe. “Dictionary Is Storehouse” “Most every sort of person in the world is written of in biography,” he continued. “The most significant of these figures of the American scene have been included in ‘The Dictionary of American Biography.’ It is sort of a storehouse of colorful personalities, and there are included biographies for every taste. I hope it will not be thought of as a dreary reference book but as an interesting book of leal life. “Biographies are popular becausu people are interested and fascinated by the conspicuous lives of some individuals,” Dr. Malone resumed. “They like to read about prominent persons or those who are at least in some way spectatcular. Whether a desperado, a statesman, or a historical personage, they’re all interesting and have a place in biography. The public wants to know about their per sonal life.” Famous Cellist Guest Soloist In Second Concert Can Rival Best Violinists In Technical Passages; Started Study at Age of 6 The University announces the appearance of Gregor Piatigorsky, one of the greatest living cellists, as soloist with the symphony orchestra in the second concert of the season Monday night at Orchestra Hall. In centers of musical culture, the name of Piatigorsky is synonomous with all that is artistic and perfect in the playing of the violoncello. His technical power upon the cello is said to be so remarkable in scope that he rivals the best violinists in technical passages. Started Study at Age of Six Piatigorsky started to study the cello at the age of six. It was a strange sight to see a child handle an instrument three times his size in such a masterful way that even at that early age a bright future was predicted for him. His first teacher was his father and young Gregor devoted his entire time to practice. When he was nine years old, however, his father died, and Gregor took upon himself the support of his family. The day following his father’s death, the young musician lugged his awkward instrument to a theatrical agency to apply for a position. Naturally, the small boy was laughed at and advised to go home. But when the scoffers heard him play, they changed their minds and gave him a job playing in a movie house. So at the age of nine years the professional career of Gregor Piatigorsky had begun. Struggle to Achieve Success His struggle to attain his present success was a long and hard one. There were many times when he was on the verge of selling his cello to buy food, but somehow this calamity was always miraculously avoided. His first real opportunity came in the years following the Great War when as the result of a nerve-racking competition he attained the position of solo cellist with the Berlin symphony orchestra. Following this engagement one thing led to another, and his fame as an artist spread to all corners of the world until the name of Piatigorsky became one to be reckoned with in the world of music. The program for the concert is as follows: 1. Overture "Russian and Ludmilla” Glinka 2. Symphony No. 5 In E minor Tschaikowsky I. Andante. Allegro con anhna II. Andante cantabile, con ulcuna licenza III. Valse. Allegro moderato IV. Finale. Andante maestoso INTERMISSION 3. Vorspiel to "Lohengrin” Wagner 4. Concerto In D major Haydn I. Allegro moderato I. Adagio III. Allegro Gregor Piatigorsky Student tickets may be procured at Orchestra Hall upon presentation of activity books. Campus Calendar Friday, 10:10 a.m. General Assembly Scene from Paul Green’s “Field God” will be given. 2:30 p.m. Hurricane staff meeting in room 216. 8:30 p.m. Winter Institute. Dumas Malone, lecturer. 10:00 p.m. Benefit Dance sponsored by sororities and fraternities. Monday, 2:30 p.m. Winter Institute, Paul Engle, lecturer. 8:30 p.m. S ymphony Orchestra Concert, Gregor Piatigorsky, cellist, soloist, at Orchestra Hall. Tueaday, 8:30 p.m. Winter Institute, Paul Engle, lecturer. Wednesday, 2:30 p.m. Winter Insti tute, Paul Engle, lecturer. 8:30 p.m. Winter Institute, Hervey Allen, lecturer. Thursday, 2:30 p.m. Winter Institute, Paul Engle, lecturer. |
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