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Page U THE TAR HEEL Tuesday, March. 2, IQqq CHASE EXPECTED TO GIVE DE CISION TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES (Continued from page one) body, and the senior class, urging Dr. Chase to turn the offer of the Oregon college down and to remain here. Statement of President Chase Since President Chase has returned, he has made no statement in regards to his decision, other than to express his ap preciation of the resolutions of support from the faculty, student . body, and alumni. Jn an interview Saturday, he deferred making any statement concerning his de cision, or any allusion thereto. He stat ed that his decision would probably be made today, and that before then he felt that lie could say nothing of his po sition. Pres. Chase expressed his appre ciation of the "splendid support" of the campus, the faculty and the student body. Stating that lie. "deeply appreciated the fine resolutions of the student body," Dr. Chase declared that the cordial at titude of the campus towards hinj would have much weight -in his decision. " have always been sensible of fhe cordial, friendly, and cooperative attitude of the campus, " President Chase stated. "The attitude of the campus can always j make the rocky or easy path tor an executive, and I wish the student body to know that I appreciate their attitude towards me and the administration of the University this attitude will have much to do with my decision." Alumni Heartily in Acord While the faculty and student body here, and of other sister institutions, have been urging President Chase to remain here, the alumni throughout the state have been active in his behalf and in insisting that he refures the Oregon tender. Secretary of State, W. N. Everett, in several statements to the press; has been consistently declaring that the loss of the President of the University would be the downfall of liberalism in North Carolina. He was instrumental in the appointment of the special committee, of which he is a mem ber, by the executive committee of the board of trustees to -confer with Dr. Chase concerning the Oregon offer. He advocates an increase in the salary of the President, and anything that will re tain him. . Chief Justics W. P. Stacy, of the North Carolina Supreme eourt, who is president of the General Alumni association, was in Chapel Hill Saturday to confer with Dr. Chase. Judge Stacey told President Chase, in the course of a lengthy con ference here Saturday morning, that the alumni of the institution wants him to continue as president of their alma mater. He said that in .urging Dr. Chase to decline the offer of the Oregon university presidency and remain in North Carolina he felt confident that he we voicing the sentiments of the f 2,000 living sons of the institution. At the same time Justice Stacy au thorized publication of a letter he wrote Dr. Chase on February 11. Just after the university head left for Oregon. . "Speaking for the body of the alumni and for myself personally," the letter reads, "I beg to submit the following' observations anent the tender to you of the presidency of the University of Ore gon: "North Carolina is no less apprecia tive of your worth and splendid talent than Oregon. She offers to you the presidency of her university. In addi tion, you are assured the loyal support of a great commonwealth. We want you to stay with us because your states manship lias already played a tremen dous part in shaping the horizon of our educational thought and giving it worth while content. We need ripeness of your judgment and the wisdom of your counsel. May I venture the hope that after all has been said and done, the fates will incline you to Chapel Hill. Your going elsewhere would be a serious loss to the state. After due considera tion, we sincerely trust that you will decline the Oregon offer." Friday evening the Durham alumni of the University unanimously adopted the following resolution: "Whereas, Dr.. H. W. Chase, presi dent of the University of North Caro lina, is considering a call to the Uni versity of Oregon; and, whereas we, the Durham County Alumni association of the University of North Carolina, feel .that bis leaving North Carolina at this time would mean an irreparable loss to university and to the educational pro gress of the state; "Now, therefore, me it resolved; That it Is our firm conviction that Dr. Chase can render a greater service to the cause of education by continuing his magnificent and effective leadership at the University of North Carolina; "Be it further resolved: That we ex press our approval of his policies and pledge our loyal support to a continua tion, of his efforts for a greater and more useful university. ; "Be it also resolved: That we call upon the alumni of the university to join us in approval of his administration and urge him to remain, at the university to carry on the progressive policies which have characterized his presidency." Prett Favor Dr. Chime Judging from the editorial comments of the various leading dailies, the press ot the estate, with a few exceptions, Is for President Chase "up to the hilt." As soon as the announcement was made that Dr. Chase was on a tour' of the Pacific coast to consider the offer of tbe- University of Oregon, editorials began to consider the loss of the President and express their hopes that he would remain here. -. i It is gratifying to know that the dail ies of neighboring states have also been greatlyinterested in the decision of Dr. Chase. The Charleston flexes and Cour ier, edited by Robert Latham, winner of the Pulitzer editorial prize last year and recent visitor here during the press institute, expressed the opinion that North Carolina would be losing an in valuable asset in the loss of Dr. Chase if he goes with the Pacifiic coast insti tution. The Norfolk Virginian Pilot also stated that they regarded Dr. t Chase as one of the Leaders of the New South, the protiiginist of liberalism, and the one priceless man that North Carolina must hold onto. 1 The Greensboro Daily iVcrt'n, regarded by many as the, most liberal and un biased daily in the state, has been in sistent that Dr. Chase remain. All along they have have declared that he must stay and see the state through this trying period for liberalism. In a splendid editorial yesterday, the Daily News well-nigh broke a precedent in carrying an editorial strongly urgingthe President to decline the offer of Oregon, The editorial ran well over a column, which is most unnsual for the length of a Daily Jitvci editorial. It was a matchless plea for President Chase to remain in North Carolina. The Daily Netet editorial ran in parti "With the state of mind observed in Raleigh and in a few other parts of the state which seems to accept it as a fact that Dr. Chase will resign from the presidency of the University of North Carolina the Daily News is not in agree ment, and does not believe the state is in agreement. To this newspaper it does not seem necessarily a probability that simply because Dr. Chase has given ser ious consideration to the Oregon oppor tunity he will find it a broader or a hap pier field than North Carolina. We are entirely willing for Dr. Chase or anyone else to weigh the possibilities of the presidency of the University of North Carolina and the presidency of Oregon not only because it is his personal Tight and duty, but because we are confident that, once he is assured on one point there can be little argument......... It is not necessary for anyone to tell Dr. Chase, because he knows it as well as anyone else and better than most, that at this moment the position of presidency of University of -North Carolina offers an opportunity of educational leadership which is not easily equaled in the entire country In many vital aspects we do not know another educational ap portunity like it in the United States . . . "What is happening at Chapel Hill is the creation of a real university. ........ It is not a Babbit-hatchery or a mere mechanism for passing along accepted standards of knowledge. . . .. . . "With the direction in which this po tential university is proceeding it is not flow necessary to question. It is enough to say that the events of recent years have demonstrated that there is at Chapel Hill a force which seems to he capable of creating not only a uni versity in namq but a university, in spirit. . . ,". "The decision is not essentially Dr. Chase's. It is North Carolina's. It is not a question of whether Dr. Chase will oesign. it is a question of whether North Carolina wants, to resign ...... ... "The voice that speaks now will be the voice of North Carolina's conception of educational leadership and oppor tunity. Dr. Chase has become more than a single person. Because of him has been given the task of creating a university for the state, to him should be given now the. state's assurance that North Carolina meant what she said when on another day she handed him the baton and pointed to the magnifi cent field she wished him to win." PLAYMAKER TRIP IS GREAT SUCCESS (Continued from page one) matinee and evening shows at both the Gild Theate and at Goucher College. During their stay in Baltimore Profes sor Koch gave an illustrated lecture on the work of the Carolina Playmakers at Goucher College and at Johns Hopkins University; and be addressed the Koto bos Club, of which Doctor Greenlaw is a member. In each of the other places vis ited he made his usual brief address dur, ing the first intermission between, the plays. ' ' In Washington the Playmakers were presented by Senator Overman to Presi dent Coolidge at the White House, where they were later photographed by various Press Photographers of the Washington newspapers. With a brief speech of ex planation,, Professor Koch presented the President with autographed copies of the three published volumes of Carolina plays. On this occasion "Cal" is reported to have broken bis usual silence with the smiling comment, "very interesting". The performance in Washington was greatly handicapped by the inability of the Playmakers to use their scenery. Al though their scenery was' fireproof, they were not allowed to use it on account of the stringent fire regulations which are imposed on theatres in the Capital; and these regulations were enforced by two policemen, who remained . behind the scenes throughout the entire perform ance. They were even forbidden the use of lighted candles in Qaiut and Gains Jr., and the lighted lamp and the fire in the stove in Fkeiiis. This necessitated the omission of the spectacular scene in the latter play' in which Lily Robinson scrambles eggs for her husband's supper. Between the performance of these play Professor Koch was introduced to the Washington audience by Congressman Abernethy. Wlu'le they were in that city, the Playmakers had a-box party at Poli'i Theatre and witnessed the popular musi cal play, The Student Prinee. , From' Washington they journeyed through the beautiful Shenandoah val ley to Harrisonburg, Va., during their trip passing through snow drifts which were in some places seven feet deep. ' En route the party visited the famous End' less Caverns. Due to the late arrival of their truck in Harrisonburg, they "were obliged to begin their performance that night without scenery, costumes, and make-up; and the first play, Quart Medi cine, was given without these. The au dience accepted the situation cheerfully, however, and they seemed to enjoy the performance all the more for the limita tions of. the stagecraft. s The next day, on its way to Sweetbriar College, the truck was overturned on a curving mountain road, and some damage was done to the equipment which it was carrying. An emergency truck was sent to the rescue, the damages to the scenery were repaired, and the performance went on that night merrily as usual. Perhaps the most interesting place on the itinerary was Williamsburg, Va, Here the performance was given in the auditorium of the High School building, which is situated within a stone's throw of the site of the first theatre in Ameri ca. It was here that Mr. Hallam's Com pany, the first professional troupe bf ac tors in America, , produced in 1752 Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice, this being the first professional dramatic performance to be given in this country. Here, too, in Williamsburg the students of William and Mary College in 1702 produced a pastoral comedy, the .first original college drama in the New World. While in Williamsburg, the Playmakers made a side trip in their bus to the site of historic old Jamestown. It would be difficult to describe the wonderful success of this their second southern tour, for large audiences and much favorable comment greeted them everywhere. A few excerpts from re views of the Playmaker performances by dramatic critics in the leading cities vis ited on the tour will form an interest ing comparison with the local reviews of the campus critics. Following are a few of these reviews: "The Playmakers showed that their talents in playwriting and acting are equal to the highest professional stand ards." The Washington Pa. "Their three one-act dramas certainly deserve rank with the best original play writing offered by any of our little thea tres." The Baltimore Sun, "Performed in Baltimore's most com fortable' little-theatre; the bill was in structive and entertaining. The plays were well cast and directed: something unusual in strictly college dramatics." The Baltimore Evening Sun, - "The Carolina Playmakers came to Norfolk last night and more than justi fied their reputation not only as writers and actors- of plays, but as workman like creators of what may yet give to America a native dr;ima." The Virgin ian Pilot. "The Carolina Playmakers added Nor folk to their list of conquests last night, playing to a large audience and proved themselves pioneers worthy to be fol lowed in a new significant movement in American drama." Norfolk Ledger DU-patrh. BASEBALL SQUAD BEGINS TRAINING (Continued from page one) his hitting this year, it is likely that he will land a berth on the team. "Monk" Green, who has been on the varsity squad for the past two yea rs-will also have to be reckoned with before the catching job is assigned. ; A . third likely prospect is Odcll Sapp, who cavorted around in the outer pastures on the freshman team last year. He was a catcher in high school end has now de cided to go hack to his old position, Sapp is likely to give the more experienced men a great fight for the catching job. Plenty of Infield Practice With all of last year's varsity and freshman infields to choose from, Coach Duncan should have very little to worry about concerning this part of the team. The four lettermen back in school are "Buck" Stanton, Bob Sides, Johnnie Johnson, and "Touchdown" Jones. From the Tar Baby squad are Tom Young, Moose" Tenney, John Baity, and Doug Webb. There will be a great deal of competition for every infield position and there should be a merry ; scrap among the various candidates before the positions are finally assigned. Stanton and Young will fight it out at the initial sack. Stanton bats and fields left handed while Young throws right handed and bats from the same side of the plate. Both are good field ers and good hitters and there will be great fight for this position. At the keystone sack, Sides and Ten ney, who was captain on last year's yearl ing nine, will fight it out. Sides probab ly has the edge due to his experience hut he will have to play a great brand of baseball before Tenney is eliminated, Captain Johnnie Johnson will probably get the call at shortstop over John Baity, who held down that position on the freshman team last year. Johnson is one of the best fielding shortstops in the South but he is rather weak with the willow. His hitting improved last year, however, and if it continues to improve this yean, he will be one of the most valuable men on the team. .-' Probably the hardest fight for any position on the team 'will be at third hyse. "Touchdown" Jones, who bold down the hot. corner lust year will . be given a great fight by Webb, Tar Baby third-sucker. Jones is a good fielder and a timely hitter, especially against left- hand pitchers. Webb is likewise a good fielder, he being credited with only one bobhle throughout the entire season last year. He is a good hitter and is es pecially effective against right hand twirlers. , It is highly probable that Conch Duncan will alternate these men at third base, using Jones again left hand pitchers and Webb against those who twirl the horsohide with their right hand. ' There arc only two lettermen back in school who are out for outfilcd berths, these being Hatley and Dodderer. Hat- ley held down a regular position on the team last year while Dodderer alter nated between first base and the outer pastures. Taking everything into consideration, the prospects are rather good and Coach Duncan should have a fairly good ma chine on the field when the time for the first game of the season rolls around. LOST Black Parker Fountain Pen Probably in front of Memorial Hall. Name engraved on Pen. Return to BRYAN GRIMES No. 4 Pettigrew. TAR BABIES BEAT STATE FROSIl 21-17 (Continued from page one) floor game and also tossed in two goals from the field.. "Hank" Young, one ()f Slate's regular forwards, was injllred early in the game and was forced to re tire. He returned to the line-up In ter nut was only able to rei game for a few minutes. Line-up and Summary. State (17) Position Goodwin (2).... , ... L.F. You,1 (0 -- Wall U) H.F, Waring ((J) , Raggett (2) ' C. Holden (i) -r. Hackney () I,G. Loughlin 0m, R.G. Stale MibstitutUms:- Taylor for -Goodwin; Ma; on (4) for Young, Trogden for Taylor. Carolina substitutions: Coving ton for SattcHield, Presson for Wall, Watkinn for Raggett. 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