The Spectator

SENIOR RECEPTION AT PRESIDENT SCHWALMS

Members Of Class Of '28 Spend Evening In Pleasant Time Last Thursday

MORE THAN FIFTY PRESENT

Various Games, Speeches And Pro-

gram Makes May 10 Stand Out As Memory In Senior History

Dr. and Mrs. Schwalm gave the seniors a reception in their home, Saturday evening, May 12. It has become a conventional customer for the president to give a reception to the graduating class each year.

The entertainment for the evening

was under the supervision of Miss Della Lehman. The fun was started when old proverbs were given to groups to be acted out. The group giving the best interpretation at their proverb received a prize. The proverb "Don't count you chickens before they are hatched" won the prize. The crowing of Nininger was the winning card in the interpretation of the proverb.

The next contest was the finding of the names of presidents from groups of jumbled letters. Prof. Bright was expected by everyone to win but all were disappointed.

Lavelle Saylor, president of the class, was called home during the early part of the evening. Thus a change of program for the evening was necessary. Instead of going on with the contests and other sorts of amusement, Dr. Schwalm called the group together and informed them of the change of plans for the evening. He gave a talk of welcome add in-spiration to the seniors. Lavelle Saylor talked in response and apprecia-tion. Saylor emphasized the fact that the class of 1928 would be the first class to graduate under the new pres-ident and assured the president that the seniors would serve to make Mc-Pherson a "quality" school.

Silhouette pictures of the faculty members were placed about the rooms and everyone tried to name them. The couple to name them first and correctly received a prize.

A luncheon of red and white brick ice cream and wafers was served.

The rest of the evening's program was then given. It consisted of a reading by Mrs. J. D. Bright, a viol-in solo by Miss Autumn Lindbloom, and the singing of All Hail to Thee Our College Fair and the College Song by the group.    

TENNIS MATCH WITH

FRIENDS- LOSE 5-2

Thursday afternoon the Friends tennis team invaded the home courts and returned home with a majority

of the matches.

Woodard, Ford, Gass and Long composed the Friends team. Crum-packer, Jamison, Martin, and Spilman made up the McPherson team. In the double matches Martin and Spil-man won from Gass and Long, 11-9. 6-2. Crumpacker and Jamison lost to Woodard and Ford 6-3, 6-4

Friends took three of the four single matches. Spilman won from Gass 6-1, 6-0, martin lost to Long 1-6, 6-3. Jamison lost to Ford 1-6. 8-6, 7-5. Crumpacker lost to Woodard 0-6, 6-1, 5-7.

"QUAD" NEAR COMPLETION

The Quadrangle staff reports that the annual is well under way to com-pletion. It is expected off the press some time in the near future. It will likely be ready for distribution the early part of the last week of school.

NEW COLLEGE CATALOG

The new number of the McPherson College catalogue has recently been published. The cover is a light tan with black lettering, displaying the college seal on the front. The con-tent of the catalogue has been left nearly the same excepting a few minor changes in the courses, and a little in the faculty. The General Information division of the catalog has been made more complete, giv. ing more information about the col-lege, with also a few changes in the requirements of courses. Every department of instruction is well represented in courses.

BASEBALL GAME GOES TO WESLEYAN 3-0

Four Errors Lose Well Pitched Game For Bulldog Batsmen

MILLER PITCHES FOR DOCS

Men Lose Games Away From Home To St. Mary's, St. Benedict's

And Salina

Miller and Bolcourt pitched a brill-iant dual yesterday at Salina, but the Canines fell down at the bat and six hits by the Coyotes coupled with four Bulldog errors robbed Miller of his support and the game went to the Methodists by a 3-0 margin.

Two lone hits were polled by the Canines off Bolcourt while Miller was touched for thrice that many times. Miller struck out eleven batsmen while his opponent eliminated eight. Both men hurled the entire game in splendid form.

The play by play report of the

game follows:

First Inning

Yoder went to first on a pass from hit ball. Rock struck out. Saylor whiffed at the third strike. Yoder was thrown out stealing second.

Muck filed out to Barngrover. Jung walked. Sargent hit through Yoder, advancing Jung to second. Parman grounded to Hawkins who crossed to Yoder getting Sargent at second. Jung stole home. Taylor hit a hard drive over left field, but was caught at the plate stretching the hit. Though scoring Parman ahead of him.

Second Inning

Hawkins walked. Hawkins was forced out at second on Barngrover's grounder to Bolcourt. Bowers struck out. Graham lined to Sargent.

Jilka hits safely over short, steals second and goes to third on Yoder's error. Sprinkle and Knight strike out. Bolcourt lifted a single over third to score Jilka. Muck bunted safely ad-vancing Bolcourt to second. Jung flied out to Bowers.

Third Inning

Miller grounded out—Bolcourt to Sargent. Sargent hit a slow roller to short and beal the throw to the bag for a safety. Parman muffed Yoder's drive, Sargent advancing to second. Rock struck out. Bolcourt threw wild to get Sargent at second and the run-ners advanced a base. Sprinkle threw Savior out at first.

Sargent rolled out to Saylor. Saylor snuffed Parmans hot drive Taylor struck out. Bowers gloomed Jilka's

fly.

Fourth Inning

Hawkins grounded out--.Muck to sargent, Barngrover same—Jung to Sargent. Bowers also to Sargent.

Fifth Inning

Graham flied high to Kirges who replace Knight in right field. Miller rolled out to Bolcourt again, who passed him out at first. Sargent fun-ned.

Isaacson replacing Muck at second struck out. Jung popper out to Haw-kins. Sargent did the same.

Yoder walked. Curtis replacing Rock, flied out to Jilka. Saylor hit into double a double play. Isaacson to __(Continued on Page 2)_

MOHLER COMMENDED ON SENIOR DAY FESTIVAL

Excellent Superintendency Of Dean Makes Day Very Successful One

SUCCESS IS NOT DUE TO LUCK

Much Time Spent In Visiting Schools' Corresponding and Planning for Event.

The success of the Senior Day Fes-tival which was held here last Sat-urday was due largely to the efforts of Dean R. E. Mohler.    By his

thorough interest in the affair and through his quiet presistancy in carrying out the plans which were made, he aroused the enthusiasm of others and successfully superintend-ed the event.

During the past few years, Mr. Ray Wagoner, ex-field man for the

colleges has been overseer of the high school festival day, but Dean Mohler kindly consented to take over the work this year because of

Mr. Wagoner's absence and he is to be congratulated upon the success with which this festival was carried

For some time Dean Mohler has been working on plans for the event He has spent much of his time dur-ing file past semester visiting high schools, carrying on a large corres-pondence and in general, preparing for the holiday up which the high school seniors are the guests of the college.

That his abilities are varied and that his successes in whatever he un-dertakes is not due to luck, but to the persistant work and a pleasing personality is shown in his work as dean of the college in his class room and in all that be determines

A man with a good intention is of-ten like an alarm clock that doesn't

W. A. A. ELECTS OFFICERS

MISS JESSIE DARON

GIVES RECITAL

Monday evening at 8:00 Miss Jes-sie Daron gave a graduation recital. Miss Daron graduates from the Fine Arts Department, Teachers Certifi-cate Course. She was assisted in re-citals by Edwin Johnson, violinist The program was as follows: Sonata Op. 13. Bethoven, Grave, Allegro di motto e con brio,

Tu Spring, Greig Orientale, Cul.

The Deserted Cabin, Dett.

Danse Negro Op 58 No. 5. Scott Sonate No. 111 Greig, First move-ment.

Liebestruam A Flat Major, Liszt.

Cows have such a serious look. They must be thinking. But I don't know—

I've seen The same look On men "THE ENEMY" Plan to see it.

SENIORS TO PRESENT “THE ENEMY” MAY 22

"The Enemy"—'Plan To See It Great Dramatic Appeal Is Exceptional Play

CHARACTERS WELL SUITED

Duplicate Of Original Scenery, Gen-

uine Costumes And Select Cast Will Leave Lasting Impression

Coached By Jack Oelrich

Who is "The Enemy"? They are all asking about it. The cast has been at hard work for several weeks under the able direction of Jack Oelrich, who for twenty years was a profes-sional player and play producer. They have been talking it, thinking it, and even dreaming it, lately. In order to

get in the required numbers of re-

hersals last week the cast met at the new city auditorium at 3:30 Friday morning and put in several hours of hard practice. Those who were off stage might be seen sleeping on top of the piano. In some corner or var-ious other places.

With an experienced cast, and a play of international fame, the Senior play production gives promise of beeing a great treat to the lovers of  high class drama

The artists have nearly completed the special act of scenery which will be used, and it is really a work of art, being an exact reproduction of the set used in the original New York performance.

Evans, advertising manager, has flung his propaganda far and wide and ran justly be proud of the event he is broadcasting, for "The Enemy" is a production with an appeal to both old and young. It has all the glamor of romance, the pathos of dissapointment, and the glory of tri-umphant success.

Although during the play, tears are sure to come to your eyes they will be intermittently succeeded by a jolly laugh. Not only can you find out what the "Enemy" is but you can see the effects of it through a story that you will never forget Tuesday, May 22

Y. W. C. A. WORKS AT

HIGH SCHOOL FESTIVAL

The Y W C, A activities during the High School Festival were a def-inite financial success, the total amount cleared being approximately sixty-eight dollars.

The cafeteria, sponsored by Lola Dell, Arlene Saylor and Jesse Churc-hill, was the most important enter-prise. Hot sandwich, vegetables,

salads, cakes, pies, and ice cream were the chief articles served be-sides the toast and eggs served to the athletics. Thirty dollars were the set receipt.

The pillow booth, under the di-rection of Alberta Hovis and Eliza-beth Hess, profiled to the extent of twenty-right dollars. Pillows of various shapes made from black hand-painted pebble cloth or of red and white painted bulldogs, different sizes of pennants, and telephone book covers were sold at this booth Prof. Teach also conducted an in-formation bureau there, distributing McPherson College catalougues and summer school information.

The hamburger stand under the direction of Margaret Devilbliss and Floy Brown, and Evelyn Kimimel and Ruth Bish champion sellers, made approximately ten dollars. As the booth was situated near the track field there was much demand for the articles of refreshment while includ-ed lemonade, gum, candy, peanuts, pop, eskimo pies, hamburgers, hot dogs, and pie ala mode.

The entire undetaking was a success, made possible only by the fine cooperation and the hard work of the Y. W. C. A. girls.

We wish to thank the four faculty members who turned out to hear the Bethel College Men's Chorus Wed-

nesday evening.

Lehman— "Edith I want to see you make an A in your rhetoric ex-amination."

Murrey “I do to. What do you

The Student Newspaper of Mc-Pherson College purposing to re-count accurately past activity and to stimulate continually future achievement.

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THE SPECTATOR McPherson Kansas

EDITORIAL STAFF

Editor-in-chief    Lloyd     Jamison

Assistant Editor    LaVerne Martin

Campus Editor    Doris Ballard

Exchange Editor    Harriet Hopkins

Sport Editor    Lawrence     Mann

Feature Editor    Robert E. Puckett

Copy Editors    Ruth Anderson

*    * Mabel Beyer

REPORTERS

Ruth Anderson, Warren Sisler. Harold Fasnacht, Oliver Ikenberry. Allen Morine. Lloyd Diggs.

BUSINESS STAFF

Business Mgr.    Howard Keim Jr

Asst. Bus Mg.    Charles Bish

Circulation Mgr Oliver Ikenberry

Faculty Adviser    M A Hess

TUESDAY. MAY 15, 1928

FACULTY OPINION

The McPherson College Student Council has taken a commendable step in sponsoring a program of a neighboring College. Not only is music that is far superior to the average lyceum thus secured, hut a more friendly feeling between stu-dent bodies is developed as well. Such contact is stimulating and unifying. The experience, too, that is gained by the musician participat-ing is real, practical education.

May exchange of college talent continue

G. Lewis Doll

Why Student Governments

After all it is difficult to see why universities should continue the force of governing themselves. It is unlikely that faculties will ever take the necessary steps to abolish the in-stitution since it does not, as a usual thing interfere with the conduct of the administration. There seems to be no reason why men and women who are supposedly concerned with getting an education should concern themselves with the continually res-urrected problems whlrh must be solved if student government is to progress." The student senate at Wisconsin has already taken steps to realize the student body of this honored and revered dummy.

It would, perhaps, be valuable and inst to know what presidents of universities say of student gov-ernments when they foregather at the annual meeting of the American Association of College Presidents Probably they say norhting, but it is more than likely that the majority of them would agree with a university professor who said recently: "Yes, I believe in student government. It doesn't mean anything, but they -think it does. Whenever anything of consequences comes up it just naturally cease to function. It keeps a few of the more officious harm-less occupied and gives them a feel-ing of self-importance" But some-times, the officious as at Washing-ton, becomes more serious—Daily Texan

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By The Way

TELL HER ANEW

Lad. I'm sure you love your mother With the wholeness of you heart, And that never another can Enter in and play her part But I wonder if you've told her Just how much she means to you.

Does she think your heart is colder? Love her? Then tell her that you do. As her evening days are nearing And perhaps her eyes are dim.

She recalls those days endearing With sweet pleasure now denied her. As she lives in memory's haze Those were days that sacrificed her. They were own boyhood days.

Would you make her life be brighter Make her heart smile again? You will do it if you write her That you love her now, us then There is nothing you can send her To enrich her passing days.

Like a letter that is tender in the thoughts which it conveys Most her life, its joys and gladness Find their place, my lad, with you. You're the one to rout her sadness And to make her smile anew And you'll earn a richer treasure Than the memory you can claim.

If your mother knows the pleasure Of Sweet letters o'er your name

ALBERTA VANIMAN'S

ANNOUNCEMENT PARTY

At the Mrs. J. J. Wall home on Thursday evening, May 3, Mrs. Milo Nice (nee Margaret Wall) of Kenvil, N. J. entertained at an announcement party for Miss El-berta Vaniman, who is to be one of the season's June brides. A three course dinner was served by Mrs. Wall, the color scheme of the op-pointments and favors being pink. For the last course was served angel food cake and pink ice cream in the form of tiny roll disclosing the an nouncment of the coming marriage of Miss Elberta Vaniman and Mr. Earl Reed on the date June 6. Fol-lowing the dinner the group spent the evening in music, sewing, and con-versation.

Besides the guest of honor, those present were the Misses Cecil Martin, Selma Engstrom, Eunice Almen, Ruth Greene,    Irene Hawley and Mel-

vina Graham and the Mesdames Lloyd Hawley and Marion Switzer Regrets were received from Miss Julia Jones, Miss Katherine Swope, Mrs. Paul Sargent, Mrs. Cleo Hill and Mrs. F. A. Vaniman.

Bulldogmas

Prof Hoff delivered a what-ever-

you-may-call-it in last Wednesday's chapel which we thought amusing even though it was an explosion of personal sentiment.

Collector “Sorry, Mr. Fries but I have an attachment for you car " Prof. Fries "Thanks, I'm glad

you like it “

Anita May S--"I surely feel sorry for VI she has had so many troubles this year.”

Irene T "Aren't you mistaken I don't believe she dated so often." say we pull to gether."

Many of the students have been wondering what the student council was credited for. At last we have found out and we feel it our duty to disallusion the public. They are to art as inspiration for untactful remark by columnist and other cor-ever, is to explain the wishes of the

administration. Their chief author-ity is obeying. We have a good student council (should be as good as new since we haven't used it) While we are looking forward to the coming school year why can not some thing be done to untie the string which are knotted about our student government. Of course this isn't even a suggestion or anything

Melvin G. "Have you noticed we haven't had soup for months?"

Ruth H-- "Oh, haven't you heard? They lost the bone."

Portia V "Can't you just imag-ine a College where there are no examinations? Wouldn't it be a dream!"

Cheesie V (Takes his exams serious) "Poor soul, who poisoned you?"

Bake Martin "I expect your fath-er will be pleased now that you are graduating."

Howard Keim — (Who expects to go in business with his Dad) "I don't think so —he said it would be cheaper to keep me in school."

Prof. Mohler "Are you sure this

theme is perfectly original?"

Franklin Evans "Well I'll admit you may find some of the words in the dictionary."

Stinson and Holderman remained in the air 53 hours to establish a world record while J J Yoder has been up in the air for nine months (collecting tuition) and hasn't re-ceived a line of praise.

Brof. Bowen—Can you give an ex-ample of the split atom.

Lloyd Johnson-- Certainly, haven't you seen some of the new women's two piece underwear.

We suggest to those planning a tour this summer to include Old Mexico. Indications are that ransom will be lower than usual this season.

Gad-About College will probably be

The Harry Harlow Nininger calling it enough by the time this column is off the press. We welcome

you back to God's country. By the way gang if you have trouble sleep-ing in beds we suggest you try the front lawn, only be sere and start the sprinkler just to give a auggest-tion of a peaceful rainy night

Wanted—A 2000 word    theme for

Theism. Will pay cash or trade ( Selects term paper.

- Bobbie Earl

C E HAS BREAKFAST

Sports

(Continued from Page One)

W. A. A. BASEBALL RESULTS

W. A. A. baseball season ended with victory for team number two. Three tournament games were play-ed with the resulting scores. First Game—

Score by innings:

Miss S.: What is passive voice? Lycurgus: A voices that hasn't ever said anything.

Sprinkle to Sargent.

Parman's struck out. Taylor lined a single over third, Sargent went on to third. Jilka stole. Sprinkle popped high to Hawkins. Kirges struck out.

Seventh Inning

Hawkins passed to first—alt by pitcher. Barngrover walked. Bowers hit Into a double play. Isaacson taking the ball, tagging out Barngrover, and then tossing Bowers out at first. Graham grounded out to Sprinkle.

Bolcourt struck out. Isaacson singled past third. Sargent caught Jung out on a foul Hawkins look Sargents fast roller to throw him out at first.

Eighth Inning

’ Miller grounded out to Bolcourt, the third successive time. Sargent struck out. Yoder fanned the breeze.

Sargent threw Parman out at first. Taylor struck out again. Jilka flied

Barngrover.

Ninth Inning

Curtis flied out to Jilka. Saylor struck out. Barngrover popped out to Sprinkle

R.