THE SPECTATOR

VOL. XII

McPherson college, mcpherson, Kansas. Tuesday, april 9, 1929

NUMBER 28

A series of articles on "The Youth of Today” Is to appear in the Chris-tian Science Monitor during the month of April. These are written by Reverend Waller Van Kirk, a noted worker among young people. The librarian Invites attention to these articles

Picnics are queer things. They always turn out differently than is expected. They are places where people forget In be what other peo-pe think they are and their true nature comes out into the open. more Is the pity—sometimes.

There are picnics and picnics. The best kind of a picnic is where there are boats, a lake, a swing and a water fountain. When one gets in a best with a good looking man at the oars. a pile of cushions In the stern-a romantic tendency, a moon and a pretty girl then Indeed it is a combination hard In equal. Berlin should compose a song named "A Rowboat A Uke, and You." and unleash all his romantic phraseology. It would sell like hot cakes on a college cam-pus in spring when the young leaves are budding same as young love.

The usual picnic Is composed of trucks. pickles. boys, and ice cream. Incidentally girls trail along In picturesque garb such as boots, overalls, bow ties and lip sticks. Some-times there is included a chaperone.

An Ideal picnic chaperone is one who sees nothing, hears nothing, and does nothing)

The best part of a picnic is the lunch which is extended through out the day. It Is usually appetiz-ingly spread either upon the ground or under a tree. People eat things at a picnic which they would be. horrified at eating at home. Such interruptions as grasshoppers in the coffee or bugs In the potato chips is a minor consideration when a rw-bias appetite gets started.

The activities of a picnic are many tad varied. Baseball seems to he the favorite sport but really it in not

PICNICS

just ethical to make fun of the novice who carries a bat with him when he makes a home run the first time. Then people take walks meet her who are never seen to-gether any other time. Really It is quite amusing if it was not so sad in some cases. Hiking is a popular sport hut It’s lots more fun If you have someone to help you over rough places and laugh at you when you make a mistake and step into the from porch of a bumble bee who forgets his manners and bites you in places not listed in geographics When people are on panics they art quite as they would like to when normal, The thin quiet girl loses her dignity with her skirts when she puts on knickers and blossoms out into an athletic person with a ravine appetite for base ball, boating and other disorders The unpopular girl obtains some sort of charm and lose her self consciousness with her don-ning of boots, and she finds she can "hand out a line" which is like a country telephone line In that she attracts so many parties. Too bad that self conscious girl cannot live In the picnic spirit but picnics are like trolley cars. there Is always another one coming and they are usually the Tonnerville type.    

College picnic are the last word In style They start early In the morning before either the birds or faculty are about and last until after doors are locked. They consist of boys. girls, ice-cream. bran, row boats. quarrels, telephone. trucks baseball, accident. and various other spasms. They are dirty but amus-ing. The Coffee tastes fine on a camp fire but the same coffee serv-

W. A. A. MAKES ARRANGEMENTS FOR SENIOR FEST.

Margaret Devilbiss Has Drew Chosen May Queen

At a brief business meeting of the Women's Athletic Association last Monday evening chief consideration was given arrangements for the high school senior festival an dthe May fete. The organization also voted to adopt a standard W, A. A. pin,

Because of the responsibility in-volved In the supervising of events on high school senior festival day, a committee was elected to be in charge of the girls' track activities on that day, Those chosen to serve

on that committee are: Misses Rena Loshbaugh, Velma Wine, and Hazel Falls

A commitee for the purpose of supervising the lunch sale on the evening of the May fete was appointed by Miss Brown, president of the association: Misses Lillian Horning. Ruth Anderson, and Ruth Hoffman Those who will supervise the W A A. lunch sale no high school fes-tival day are: Misses Regina Klie-wer Lois Dell, and Iva Crumpacker.

After some discussion as to the merits of having a standard W. A. A. in which is the highest award given by the association, a decision was unanimously made to adopt as standard a pin of the same design as was awarded last year.

The announcement that Miss Margaret Devilbiss has been chosen May queen was received with much applause after which the meeting was adjourned.

ed In the dorm would bring a mutiny. It's all III Ills mind anyhow. The queer part about it is that examin-ations do not retard themselves nor

classes break up, or professors miss students on such picnics.

It's a great life If you don't weaken but you have a good time if you do. So on a picnic let yourself go and be natural until it is painful. Cultivate a capacity for eats and then when someone asks you what state you are in you won't have to say, "Misery" Tell jokes until your entire stack is gone; when you finish

with the Scotchman you can fall back on Pat and Mike

The fatigue element in picnics it quite noticeable. Such unaccustom-ed muscles are discovered that you think, "No wonder I made a C In physiology". Really you become sore In so many places that you feel like saying words that your mother used to wash your mouth out with soap for saying But what does It matter, picnics come but once a year and a Junior sneak comes but once In a

lifetime

Faculty members become ap-proachable when 0n picnics and really are more Interesting than when In classes. They are good sports however In all cases and not a bit critical. It’s always a good thing In have a faculty person for a chaperone because they are reason able.

A picnic is a great occasion but sad to relate it puts one In bed for days so perhaps they should only come once a year or there should be a hospital for the lame halt, and un-educated instead of a college.

PAGBTWO

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APRIL 24TH IS THE DATE

SET FOR "PINAFORE’’

Under The Direction Of Mrs. Tate, Voice Instructor

The comic opera “Pinafore" by Gilbert and Sullivan will be given by the college chorus of fifty voices and eight soloist at the city auditorium, Wednesday evening. April 24th under the direction of Mrs. Anna Tate, voice Instructor

Elaborate costumed and scenery will be used.

Prof, Lewis Doll is preparing the orchestra to accompany the opera. This will be a grout treat for the music lovers of the community. The opera "Pinafore" has long been a popular and tuneful opera much enjoyed by the public Keep the date In mind!

Harriet Hopkins Oliver Ikenberry

Ethel Sherfy

Faculty Adviser__

REPORTERS Alberta Yoder Marlin Hoover Gilbert Myers

Mildred Swenson Bernice McCellan , Emery Metzger

..Maurice A. Hess

OLD CATALOG REVEALS INTERESTING FACTS

That times do change is illustrated by an old college catalog of 1904-05, There might not have been any M Club or any track teams. but according to a picture included in the catalog of twenty-five years ago the young men of McPherson College got their excercise bicycling. The picture shows about thirty members and their wheels. There is one fair co-ed in the picture too that made us wonder If she were an active or honorary member. Women were perhaps beginning to come Into their own even then.

The list of expenses is interesting particularly in the way of contrast. Tuition amount to forty dollars for one entire year. There was among other fees, a twenty-five cent library fee: we wondered If the students used to be so prompt at returning books that such a foe was more remunerative than assessments on overdue books.

Hoard at less than week rates was fifteen rents per meal; the menu was not specified. Other interesting, Items were Ink. per term ten cents and fuel per year in advance, ten dollars.

Only two names appeared In that catalog among the lint of admin-istrators that are yet listed with that group today. Dr H. J. Harnly was professor of biology and philosophy and J. J. Yoder's name appeared on the board of directors. Although there are outstanding differences noted in contrasting the two books, there is also an outstanding similarity. The catalog for 1929-3- states, as did the one for 1904-05 that the aim and purpose of McPherson College Is to promote a thorough Christian education.

FORENSIC CLUB MET

IN CHAPEL WEDNESDAY

The Forensic club met last Wednesday evening at 6:30 in the chapel. Some business concerning dues for the Quadrangle pictures were trans-acted and an Interesting program

was presented. The numbers on the program Included; reading. "The Cheerful Laundress," by Helen Hudson; vocal solo, ‘‘Give a Man a Horse He can Ride," by Oliver Ikenberry:    oration. "THe Flaming

Youth." by Regina Kliewer: reading, a cutting from Tarkington's “Fen-rod." by Mercie Shatto,

expressed the appreciation for the winning basket ball team, the spec-tators, the city and the coahc, Coach Gardner related interesting incidents from trips to other cities for athletic contests.

The toastmaster then called upon President V. F. Schwalm. Rush Hol-loway, president of the "M" club, and Ira Brammel. a former letter man, for extemporaneous speeches.

A six piece orchestra supplied music during the first part of the evening before the beginning Of the formal program .

Other guests from the city besides the present “M“ club membership and their guests were Dr. and Mrs. Quantius. Dr. and Mrs. H. J. Harnly, and Prof. and Mrs. J. H. Fries, Other alumni members present were Leo Crumpacker of McPherson. Lloyd Saylor of Salina. Moffat Eakes of Ellsworth. Lavelle Saylor of Motion, and Clarence Hawkins and John Whiteneck both of Nickerson.

The three course dinner Included fruit cocktail; creamed chicken in timbales, mashed potatoes, buttered wax beans, hot buttered rolls, radishes, strawberry Ice, perfection salad. Ice cream, cake, coffee and opera sticks The waitresses were the Misses Ruth Bish, Ada Stutzman. Mildred Ihde, Attillia Anderson, Sylvia Edgecomb, Velma Wine, Sylvia Flory and Mabel Lee Early.

Incidents of their lives and the ways In which they composed the Orator-

CHAPEL ECHOES

Dean R, E. Mohler spoke to the.. students Wednesday in chapel Among the facts he emphasized that In order for a student to do effective work in college he must be present In the class room when it is possible.

On Friday Dr. Hershey gave a very interesting account of the life of Professor Robert Milleon, one of the greatest physicists In the world. His chief Interest was to develop the elements. His life has been a life of climbing to great renown. He is the author of twelve books. As a teacher many have found him inspiring. pa-tient, and kind. He is a member of the national academy of Science. Many honorary degrees have been conferred upon him both In this country and In England and he has been the recipient of many prizes

The Misses Olive and Orpha Weaver and Violet Brink were shop-pers In Hutchinson last Saturday.

MIXED QUARTETTE GO

TO BUHLER AND INMAN

Friday Prof. G. N. Boone and a mixed quartette and their accompanist drove to Buhler and Inman where they presented programs to the high schools. The group included Harold Fasnacht and Oliver Ikenberry, and the Misses Helen Eberly, Prudence Ihrig. and Naomi Witmore The program consisted of quartette num-bers, vocal and piano solos, readings, and pianologues.

SENIORS TURN BACK

THE LEAVES OF HISTORY

Bulldogmas

"Gee this seems like Tuesday”.

”Sap, it is Tuesday",

“I know it, that's What makes It seem like it".

P-A-P-A—-The "Kin" we love to touch.

Diggs: Come on. let's go to the library.

Andrews: Can't I gotta study.

The girls of today bare forsaken the three R's (readin', ritin'. and 'rithmatic) for the three M's (men motors and moonlight)

Miss Lehman (play practice): Mr. Collins your mouth is open.

Charlie: I know it I opened It.

He who nose nose he now nothing

Mr. Ohmart (to business man):    I

would like to get a job for my son

Business Man: What position?

Mr. Ohmart: As nearly horizon-tal as possible

HOARCE KOLLER

JUNIORS SNEAK FROM

DUTIES AND FLAY

Class Motors To Halstead At Early Hour of

The members of the junior class Look leave of their duties early last Wednesday morning and two truck loads of them went to Riverside Park at Halstead for an all day pic-nic. Mr. and Mrs. James Elrod drove their car down and the back seat was well fitted with food and cooking utensils. Eating, playing ball and rowing were the main occupations of the day and in the evening the trucks with their passengers, went to Hutchinson where the weary Jun-iors rested for a while in the wel-upholstered chairs of the theatres of the town.

Immediately upon their arrival at Halstead the cooks, under the direc-

tion of Ruth Blickenstaff began pre, parations for breakfast. The amounts of oranges, bacon, eggs. buns, catsup, olives, coffee, ice cream and bran that was consumed by those fifty some Juniors whose appetites had bees whetted by early rising and a long ride might be alarming. Irene Steinberg and Jennie Yiengst tied in the race to determine which could eat the most ice cream. Emery Metz-ger and Glen Harris proved efficient in manipulation obstinate gasoline stoves.

After breakfast attention centered is a baseball game in which Joe Hart displayed his abilities as catcher, pitcher, hatter, and general all-around man. Enough rowing was done before dinner to wear several blisters on hands that were not used

such strenuous work.

The cafeteria dinner, nerved at one o'clock, came too soon after break fast for some but anyway, no ham, beans, potatoes, gravy, shrimp salad. buns, butter pickles, cookies or bananas were wasted. Another base ball game is which the girls, with the assistance of “Little Mary" Crumpacker, • Miss Barngrover and "Sister" Chris, succeeded In beating the boys. Some few, however, preferred making themselves known in the town, or along the bank of the river, or on the smooth water, or showering the first baseman of the boys team with cold water, to active participation In the ball game. It did not matter about the first baseman though became his name was "Sunshine" and he soon dried off.

After supper. consisting of five gallons each of chocolate and strawberry Ice cream and three delicious White cakes with carmel Icing the group decided to go to Hutchinson for a show The trucks arrived on the campus late at night with two loads of sleepy, dirty, tired Juniors, all of whom vowed they wouldn't have missed It for anything. Some of than even wished that the sneak was just beginning instead of ending.

All Members Art A Fool On April First

Six medals of gold, silver, and bronze are offered each year at the University of Oklahoma to the best

all-around students.

CECELIAN MUSIC CLUB MEETS

The theme of the Cecilian Music Society program last Thursday evening was the "Oratorio". Miss Gwen Galle acted as the leader of the meeting. Thu members present answered the roll call by naming some great Oratorio and outstanding Oratorio composers and their works were discussed.

Miss Margaret Devilbiss talked on the “Oratorio." giving the history and mentioning some of the best writers, after this two selections were played on the victoria; the first won a portion of “Elijah" and the second, “On the Waters of the Minnetonka" by Thurlow Lieurance.

Two of the greatest Oratorio composers in the history of music. Han-del. the writer of the “Messiah'' and Bach wore discussed by Herbert Eby, Te told some of the most interesting

In keeping with the spirit of the day on April 1 the senior class bios nomad out en masse dressed as "kids" During the chapel period they enter-tained the audience by a varied program. Francis Berkebile was master of ceremonies and did well for his nge. The numbers included a song by the group led by Margaret Devilbiss, a solo by Arlene Saylor, a reading by Ruth Hiebert. and a piano solo by Robert Puckett. Each number was duly encored.

Not until noon did the dignified group of the student body grow up and put away childish things, mama dolls, teddy bears and lolly-pops reigned supreme.

“M" CLUB ENTERTAIN LADY FRIENDS AT A BANQUET

Prof. J. A. Blair Acts As Toastmaster

In the festively decorated room of the Brethren Church basement the members of the "M" Club entertain-ed their lady friends and other Invited guests at a banquet last Saturday night at seven-thirty o’clock. Red and white bulldogs, and conspicuous *'M’s" made the room a place for a gala occasion.

Prof. J. A. Blair as toastmaster was In charge of the program and used his well stocked vocabulary to introduce each number. Ross Curtis sand two solos. “Mighty Like a Rose" and “Dana" He was accompanied by Miss Arlene Saylor. Paul Sargent, former McPherson athlete and “M" club members, in his speech explained how college athletes should build for strong moral life in after college days. Dr. W. C. Heaston spoke on the attitude of spectators toward athletics. Miss Naomi Wit more gave a musical reading entitled "Soap". Miss Thelma Budge accom-panied at the piano. Dale Strickler. an alumnus who has been an outstanding M. P. athlete, spoke concerning the alumni and athletics In the alma mater. Dean R. E. Mohler

TUESDAY, APRIL 9. 1929

from the issue or "Memories '23," We have taken these poems . C. R. Brammel. Mr. Brammel's poetry has received some recogni-tion, he having been Admitted to the Kansas Author's Club At present he doing graduate work at the Uni-versity of Washington at Seattle.

Ideas, was played by John {pbnrj-i Miss Clara Davis took the part

Ruth Crecie, who gave up Keith to, her work a a magazine editor. Miss Elizabeth Hess    the. J-

maid's part.

The presentation was under the auspice of the student council.

THE most interesting and delight ful concert that we have been privi-leged to attend in McPherson for a long, long while was given in the City Auditorium last evening This was the concert by Thurlow Lieur-

ance, pianist-composer-lecture. Edna

Wooley-Lieurance Soprano, and George B. Tack. flutist

The program consisted .    •.

compositions by Lieurance. Atin * t., great composer of Indian music is has spent many years among thy American Indians, learning the legends their music and recording

ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY

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CHIMNEYS

' pl.it' .i a date solo which

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*i"i >    .unselfish effort.

CROWNS

SAILOR LUST

Thespians' Offering Is ArtistIc Success

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GREAT CONCERT GIVEN BY FA-MOUS COMPOSER AND COMPANy

WINGS TO FLY

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PAGE TURKS

In. In each there is a stone that will crowd out most of the garden. or the individual will hew out an abiding place for his savior.

The resurrection give a hope be-yond the grave.

LIBRARY NOTES

FROM OTHER HILLS

Hoisington won the first annual Pi Kappa Delta Invitation high school debate tournament held at Hays Fri-day and Saturday. Oberlin. defeated 4 to 1 in the finals. placed second.

Nine teams participated in the event. They were Atwood, Oberlin, Great Bend, Hays, Hoisington, Man-hattan. Minneapolis, Plainville. and Woodston.

Hermann Bowen, former student and art instructor at McPherson College, who Is now at the College of Emporia, visited in the city Sunday and Monday.

Broadcasting equipment of Purdue University was recently destroyed by fire. The damage to the broadcast-ing station and electrical equipment in the building was estimated to be about $10,000.

Smoking by women in the annex of one of the dorm is said In be the cause of a $50,000    fire at the Univer

sity of Minnesota which destroyed the building.

L. J. Ryan. a senior at the University of Toronto and the editor of the campus paper was dismissed on re-

commendation of the student council for writing too frank editorials, which were termed "extremely ^ubiquitous" by the council spokes-nuitL.

Miss, Laura Bammann. '26, who is teaching at Minneapolis spend Sunday at her home In McPherson. She was accompanied by two other teach-ers of Minneapolis and a number of her students.

The question of abolition of hell week Will be tried before a lawyer as judge and it Jury of citizens of Lawrence Feb. 25 The prosecution and defense will each have two stu-dent representatives acting as attorneys.

The debate coach at Marquette University. Milwaukee. Wis. has placed his debaters in a class of cal-isthenics to help his men build up lung power.

President R. W. Schlosser of Eliza-bethtown college, a sister school of McPherson College. has resigned tem-porarily In complete the require-ments for his dot tor's degree. Vice President H H. Nye to be the new president.

Plans for organizing a third college students' glider club in the Unit-ed States are being made at Still-water. Gliding is recognized as a prerequisite to a pilot's license on European air lines.

The Tabor College Oratorio Is the largest musical organization to pre-sent a program in McPherson. The audience were highly pleased with the presentation and many spoke of the rendation as almost equal to the "Messiah".

During freshman week at the Uni-versity of Ohio upperclassmen were asked to act as leaders In explaining the activities of the university. They gave advice to the freshman and outlined the policies of the school.