Miami Hurricane, October 22, 1936

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-	--—-—— Coral Gables, Florida, October 22, 1936	Number 5
F: °,,H MEET BABY TARS FRIDAY NIGHT
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Garvin, Tobin, Zalesky, Have Leading Roles
F 0ect Season’s First Dramatic
OflferinS To Be CaPably
Acted, Directed
Mrs Opal E. Motter, dramatic AWect'or, will present the first play
i the season, “Mrs. Moonlight” by Benn Levy tonight at 8:30 in the University auditorium.
The prop rehearsal Tuesday even-. showed the cast well prepared to !ive the audience a worthy performance. Maree Garvin is very good as Mrs>’ Moonlight. Her pantomine at the end of the first act is excellent. Miss Garvin looks especially lovely in her costume in the second act. Her voice is too low at times, but she may be saving it for the main performance.
Leonard Tobin does a fine job as Mr. Moonlight. His experience in stage work is clearly seen by his stage poise, as well as his make-up which he puts on himself. His voice, too, is well trained. The dramatics department can expect big things from this newcomer.
Ann Zalesky, also • a newcomer, handles Edith Jones very convincingly. Her voice carries very well. She seems to be quite at ease behind the footlights.
The vivacity of Dorothy Mae Bud-dington suits Jane Moonlight exactly. She is Jane Moonlight throughout and gives a very satisfying performance.
Max Marvin gives his usual performance. He puts himself fully into his part, and still there is a bit of "Speed” Marvin in the part of Percy.
Paula Sachs, as Minnie, has a convincing Scotch accent. If her stage poise were to equal her ability to be the character she portrays, she should be quite an actress.
Bradbury Franklin does his part of Willie Ragg nicely. Russel Hall is good in the rather small part of Peter.
The settings and costumes are especially interesting and good. The lighting effects are well handled.
Taken all in all, this first production should start the department off 0n a brilliant season. As usual, Mrs. Motter deserves much praise and thanks for her capable direction.
VICE-PRESIDENT OF STUDENT BODY WILL BE ELECTED NOV. 2
The election of a new Vice President of the student body of the University of Miami for the 1936-37 term will take place on Monday November 2.	*
The petitions for candidacy must e in to Nat Glogowski, president of the student body, or the proper authority as appointed by him in his absence, by Wednesday, October 28.
In order to properly enter a candidate’s name in the election the petition must be signed by at least thirty-five students and the proper administrative officials.
Zoology Class Makes Trip Into The Everglades
Carnivorous Wheel Bug Proves Most Interesting Find On Field Trip
Hurricane Will Have A. F. L. News Weekly
Through the efforts of James A. Uaar’ President of the Florida In-srcollegiate Press Association, and e courtesy of William Green, Pres-'^■mer^can Federation of a or> the University library will eceive regularly the “American Fed-
and the Miami Hurricane e Weekly News Letter.” Both of ese Papers are edited by the Amer-,ca" federation of Labor.
ter n members of the Florida In-r C0 e&iate Press Association will i^eive the “Monthly Survey of Bus-s from the same source through angements made by Daar with the ■ * • of L.
Under the direction of Dr. Stro-hecker, the class in field zoology made a long trip Saturday into Broward County along the Everglades. This was the first collecting trip to be made in that section.
Just over the county line, several miles past the abandoned Pan American Studios, the class stopped and examined the marsh water. Water scorpions were present in great numbers. They are a flying form that feeds under the surface, breathing by means of a long tube. A red water-mite skimmed below the vegetation and managed to elude the net. Damsel flies were out hunting at this time and one was observed catching and devouring a moth, bearing out the old proverb of “survival of the flittest.”
Driving on past the Interior Department of Indian Affairs, Dr. Stro-hecker discovered a running stream which he tested and found abounding with fresh water shrimp. Marsh treaders, almost as thin as a hair, raced across the surface. In the thick grass a great green praying mantis was captured.
Exhausting that location the class continued on to a more dense portion of the swampy country. Cypress trees grew here in abundance. Ringtailed hawks swooped around in search of ood. In the water were found dragon fly nymphs and many frogs and fish. The tall grass yielded a number of grasshoppers earwigs, and dragon flies for identification. The most interesting find was a carnivorous wheel bug.
In the dense foliage there were several orchids. Also, red maple trees grew in the swamp. These are very scarce in the latitude of Dade County. The trip ended at this point for the mid-day heat was becoming oppressive.
AllHands onDeckfor University Night
Readings To Be Given Saturday On Fla. History
Florida Historical Society To Hold Regular Meeting In Auditorium
Judge J. H. Stokes, Miami attorney, Rev. E. L. Pennington, rector of the Miami Episcopal Church, Dean Henry S. West, and Dr. John C. Gifford will read papers on Florida’s early history at the afternoon session of the regular meeting of the Florida Historical Society to be held in the University auditorium on Saturday, October 31, at 2:30 p.m.
Judge Stokes, who is a director of the society, will speak on “Remin-isences of Early Southeastern Florida.” Rev. Pennington will present a paper on “Two Early Florida Trials.”
Dr. West will read a paper on the “History of the University of Miami” and Dr. Gifford, “Some Aspects of Early Florida History.”
The afternoon meeting will be preceded by a luncheon in the Cafeteria at which time the society will £e addressed by A. J. Hanna, of Rollins, and J. A. Chase, president of the society.
“The afternoon meeting,” states program chairman Dr. H. E. Briggs, “will be an open one, the subj'ects will be of general interest, and everyone is cordially invited to attend.”
Plenty of Free Entertainment Scheduled for Saturday At Venetian Pools
Help Sought From U. Science Faculty In Survey Project
Department of Agriculture Plan Everglades’ Survey With University’s Aid
blando Music-Lovers Respond to Band’s “Morning After” Concert
By Joseph Title
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A committee from the United States Department of Agriculture met with members of the University science faculty last Friday afternoon to discuss the desirability of instituting a federal survey of the Everglades. Cooperation and help of the University was sought in this conservation project.
The institution of such a federal survey would lead to more suitable and adequate protection against fire and other hazards to the Everglades. Interest centers primarily in the region around Lake Okeechobee and south.
If such a survey is undertaken, it will probably lead to control of the water-level, protection of bird life, and similar conservation measures, with emphasis on prevention of fire in the Glades during the dry season.
George E. Merrick, Secretary of the State Planning Board, was present at the meeting. Mr. Merrick is one of the trustees of the University of Miami.
Members of the committee who met were, Samuel H. McCrary, Chief of the Bureau of Agricultural Engineering in the United States Department of Agriculture; W. E. Hearn, Bureau of Chemistry and Soils; E. H. Wiecking, Assistant
By Louise Herbert
Saturday night, under Miami’s too, too gudgeous moon with soft zephyrs blowing and all that sort of rot, there will be a University Night function at the Venetian pools in Coral Gables. The one word to describe this gala affair, which will endear it to the hearts of each and every University student is “Free.” Yes, me litte friends, it’s FREE. No strings attached—but bring your bathing suit and your student activity book.
From 7:30 till 10:00 one may indulge in the finer aquatic sports, and from ten till twelve there will be tripping of the light fantastic to the tunes ground out by our old standbys, the Miamelodians. Two features of the evening will be the exhibition swimming and diving put on by our own little stars, and also a floor show in which many budding young talents will be displayed.
At this pernt let us pause in our ravings and cast a bouquet or two into the arms of Pop Burr, swimming coach, whose generosity and goldenheartedness has made this little function possible. Together with Pop Burr, the Sport Club and the Swimming Team will be the hosts, and it is to them that you must say your little speeches that Emily Post taught you, when you leave.
Johnny Esterline and Flo Fowler are co-chairmen for the affair, and have worn themselves down to little nubs in order that you studes may have fun. So don’t forget to come, and don’t forget the bathing suit and activity book, and we’h see you Saturday night 1
And of course the faculty is invited — yea verily — so plow yourselves out from under the books, Profs, and come in, the water’s fine!
Roosevelt Has Nearly 3-1 Lead OverAlfLandon
Second Week of Hurricane Poll Finds 205 Ballots Cast From 19 States
Young Zoologists Study Marine Life On Sailing Trips
Boys’ Group Taken On Trips By Harold Humm, Former Zoology Assistant
Every Sunday a group of young boys between the ages of 14 and 18 have been sailing along the keyfe studying marine life, under the supervision of Harold Humm.
Mr. Humm, a former U. of Miami Zoology assistant, has organized a select group of ten boys with an incentive to study tropical marine life. The trips are made on a sailboat with an auxiliary motor, owned by John and Carnes Lipscomb, Ponce de Leon high school students. The diving outfit which they use, is one that Mr. Humm designed.
Last Sunday the boys started early in the morning, stopping first at Soldiers Key. Aided by perfect weather conditions, they located a good spot in Hawk Channel for diving, the water was about fifteen feet deep. They collected a great quantity of soft and hard corals in this locality.
Leaving Soldiers Key, they sailed to Fowey’s Rock. The bottom was so rocky and irregular it was impossible
The second week of the “Hurricane Presidential Straw Vote” includes 205 ballots, representing the opinions of students and faculty members from nineteen states.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt retained his nearly 3-1 lead over Governor Alfred M. Landon. Both Lemke and Browder gained one vote, while the Thomas count added five to last week’s two votes.
The tabulation of votes this morning was: Roosevelt, 134; Landon, 58; Lemke, 4; Thomas, 7; and Browder, 2. Roosevelt has nearly double the youth support shown for the Republican candidate.
According to states the vote is as follows: Arizona, Mississippi, and Minnesota, one vote each for Roosevelt; Massachusetts, Ohio, Vermont, Illinois, and Kentucky, one vote each for Landon; New York cast three, New Jersey and Missouri each 2 for Roosevelt. Tennessee gave each major candidate one; Pennsylvania, Roosevelt three and Landon one; Indiana, Roosevelt two and Landon one; Michigan, Roosevelt two, Landon, Lemke and Browder each one; and Florida voted overwhelmingly Democratic, giving Roosevelt fifty-eight, Landon twenty-eight, Thomas two and Lemke, one.
This tabulation includes approximately two-thirds of the faculty, and students whose names begin with any letter from A to K. Tomorrow, students whose last name begins with any letter from A to Q may cast their vote from 11:30 to 1:00 p.m., at the Cafeteria entrance to the patio. Madeleine Cheney will be in charge, assisted by Jeannette Whalen.
On Tuesday evening, night school students will be given their last opportunity to participate in this straw vote. They may cast their ballots in the Hurricane Office, Room 237, from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday will be the last day on which ballots will be received. Those who have not been able to vote prior to then will be able to do so between 10:30 and noon in the Hurricane Office.
Next week’s issue of the Hurricane will carry the final tabulation of our straw vote.
Yearlings Will Seek to Avenge ’35 Defeat
PEP SESSION AT ASSEMBLY TOMORROW
Assembly tomorrow morning at 10:10 will be a pep session heralding the Freshman football game with Rollins tomorrow evening at Miami Stadium.
The varsity team will also be saluted for its victory over Rollins last week end.
No definite program has been arranged, but it is certain that the band and cheerleaders will be on hand to generate plenty of spirit.
Miami Facultae Given Place In U.S. Who’s Who
Misses Foster, Merritt, Mrs. Rosborough Placed in “American Women”
Students Encouraged To Display Talent By WPA Federal Theatre
Francis Bosworth Announces That Plays Accepted Will Be Rented
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Division Leader; and L. ^C. Corbett, j ^jde caused the tropical plants and
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Principal Horticulturist of the United States Department of Agriculture.
Members of the University faculty who met with the committee were Wm. Buswell, J. H. Clouse, John C.
Gifford, E. V. Hjort, Jay F. W.
Pearson, Walter S. Phillips, and H. F. Strohecker.
I.R.C. Meets October 29
Mr. Paul Eckel, Instructor in history, will speak at the International Relations Club meeting wheih will be held next Thursday evening at eight o’clock in the Social Hall. His subject will be “Emperor Worship and the Empire Building.” Refreshments will be served, and all students are invited to attend.
Miss Merritt at Wesleyan
Miss Mary B. Merritt, Dean of Women, is spending today and tomorrow at Wesleyan College for Women at Macon, Georgia. The occasion is the 100th anniversary of the found-0f Wesleyan.
This college for women has the distinction of being the oldest char-
fered college for women in the world, j “Broadway.”
surge, providing an unusual phenomena.
At one place there was a broad plateau and all around the water seemed to drop off into unfathomable depths. The underwater visibility was unusually good, it was possible to see about 200 feet. There were thousands of fish, Mr. Mumm said he had never seen so many fish in one spot in all his experience on Marine Zoology trips.
Toward the end of the day, one of the boys saw a large barracuda about thirty feet away. They are not alarmed by these fish as they have been taught that they will not attack stationary objects.
Mr. Humm plans to continue the trips until cold weather prevents the diving. Only boys with an eager curiosity to study marine life can qualify for the trips.
NEXT PLAY TO BE “BROADWAY”
Reading for parts in the next production of the dramatics department will begin on Monday, according to an announcement by Mrs. O. E. Motter, director. The play selected is
Intermittent attempts to encourage latent talent among the undergraduate playwrights of America are to be crystallized into a nation-wide campaign during the coming year, it was announced yesterday by Francis Bosworth, director of the WPA Federal Theatre Project’s Play Bureau.
Taking cognizance of the vast, untapped talent in high schools and colleges, hemmed in by the lack of opportunity, the WPA Federal Theatre is assuming the lead in offering students the opportunity of seeing their plays in production.
Plays submitted by college playwrights, which are not produced by WPA Federal Theatre Project units throughout the country, may receive production by the Studio Theatre, a division of the WPA Theatre, where the playwright may see the flaws in his technique or play construction.
The WPA Studio Theatre, which will present the student’s play, at no obligation to the aspiring playwright, will, in reality, serve as a laboratory for the young writer. He will be enabled to see the fine points and the mistakes in his brain-child, which are not easily discernible when the play is in manuscript form.
In addition to these services, George Terwilliger, who is the official go-between for the student playwright and the Federal Theatre, announced this week that the WPA Theatre is placing extensive lists, bearing the names of plays, published or unpublished, at the disposal (Continued on Page Four)
Miss Bertha Foster, founder of the Miami Conservatory of Music and Dean of Music at the University of Miami; Miss Mary B. Merritt, Dean of Women and associate professor of English; and Mrs. Melanie Rosborough, instructor in German, have been placed in this year’s edition of “American Women,” which is the “Who’s Who” of the prominent women of America.
Miss Foster was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of W. A. and Annie Foster. She was a student of Wolstenholme, organist, in London, England, and was graduated from the College of Music, Cincinnati, Ohio. Before coming to Miami Miss Foster served as a professor at the State College for Women, Tallahassee, Florida, and the Lucy Cobb Institute, in Athens, Georgia.
She is director and founder of the the School of Musical Art in Jacksonville and is the president of the Florida Branch of the State Federation of Music.
Her work here in Miami has consisted of founding and directing the Aeolian Chorus, and participation in the Miami Music and the Mana-Zucca Clubs. She is director and organist for the Trinity Episcopal Church Choir.
Miss Foster was one of the thirteen signers of the original charter of the University of Miami.
Miss Merritt was born in Johnston-ville, Ga., the daughter of George B. and Martha E. Merritt. She received her A. B. degree at Brenau College and her A. M. at Columbia University. She was instructor in modern languages at Alabama State Normal, and dean of girls and head of the English department at Miami Senior High School before she took up her work at the University of Miami. She is a member of the League of American Pen Women; A.A.U.W.; Florida Educational Association; Deans Association of Florida; the Pan American League ; and is national president of the Phi Mu Sorority. Her writings have been published in many religious and educational magazines.
Mrs. Rosborough, daughter of John and Melanie Rohrer, was born in New York City. She was educated at Hunter College and received her A.M. degree at Columbia University. She received a Phi Beta Kappa key for excellence in scholarship and in 1920 was given the Thomas Hunter Honorary Scholarship. In 1923 she married William Bannister Rosborough, real estate broker. Before coming to the University of Miami she was instructor in mathematics at Wadleigh High School, New York City.
She lectures, acts as translator and interpreter in the courts of Miami and is a member of the A.A.U.W., University of Miami Women’s Association, and the Y.W.C.A.
Rollins To Be Represented By One of Strongest Squads in Years
The new and nimble Hurricane freshman football team will get a chance to show one and all if it really is a good ball club when it trots its collective self out on the Miami stadium grid, Friday night at 8 o’clock, for the purpose of doing battle with the Baby Tars of Rollins College.
The Miami yearlings have given the mighty varsity many a stiff scrimmage during the past several weeks and they look like a fine, well-balanced bunch. However, the Winter Park boys constitute one of the best freshman football teams ever to play from that school, so it appears that there is war in the offing.
Paul Miller, a local who seems to be making good with the Hurricane first-year men, will be one of the main factors in the Miami attack. Paul, who learned his grid fundamentals out at Ponce de Leon high school several years back, can kick and pass excellently and is as fine a ballcarrier as you ever saw on a freshman team.
Tommy Moore and Grant Stock-dale are a pair of toughies who should see plenty of action against these Tar-babies. Grant is a very capable ball toter.
David Abrahms looks like the best bet to do the center work now that Willard Wylie has quit school. Abrahms is a big brute and they say he plays plenty of football. Ole Olson and Beaut Beautel are husky lads and will probably get in the fray for part time action.
Coach Johnny Ott has scheduled another game for Armistice Day with the Stetson Freshmen to be played in West Palm Beach.
Disarmament Essay Contest For Students World Wide in Scope
New History Society Supplies Nine Prizes As Incentive To Citizens of Globe
“How Can the People of the World Achieve Universal Disarmament?” is the subject of this years annual world-wide contest as announced by the New History Society. The entire population of the globe is offered five thousand dollars in prizes for the best paper of not more than two thousand words on the above mentioned subject.
There are three world prizes offered and then six continental prizes awarded the best papers respectively from Europe; Asia; Africa; Australia and New Zealand; Mexico, South and Central America; and North America. There are also additional national prices to be distributed among the contestants of various countries.
The competition opens November 1, 1936 and closes May 1, 1937 which date being the last that papers may be posted from any part of the world.
The New History Society has conducted five international competitions on the following subjects:
1.	“How can colleges promote World peace?”
2.	“How can the youth of the Universities and Schools contribute to the realization of a United States of the World?”
3.	“How can the youths of the universities and the professional schools contribute to the reconstruction of the Human Commonwealth?”
4.	“How can youth contribute to the realization of a Universal Religion?”
5.	“How can youth develop cooperative and harmonious relations among the races of the earth?”
Strong “Red” Tendencies Found
Among Certain U. Professors
By Billie Marie Kuykendall Pressure should be brought to bear on the distressing fact that Professor Mason, Doctor Roberts, and other members of the faculty are showing decided “Red” tendencies. They are loudly demanding “relief” and say that if all else fails they will try vinegar, even if it does smell.
It seems there is a beach and it also seems that the above mentioned tried to acquire a whole summer’s
worth of tan in one afternoon.
As a relief measure Mr. Mason advocates strong tea, or bicarbonate of soda, while Dr. Roberts swears by Unguentine.
What with all our dear teachers “burned up” we can expect a “hot time in the old school most any night.” (Don’t splutter, you’ve made ’em worse than that.)
Anyway we all sincerely hope that our “Pink Professors” will soon be out of the “Red”.