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EDITORIALS: W1 4 O Students versus j O Why not have Gypsy Rose Lee? 'EATHER: Cloud and tliak.1 Wtcrr oil rer f f tke place. Z 525 VOLUME XLVI EDITOaXAi IBOn 4151 WMt .For wm mains lira tut? nTT v nnr r zrc nrrv tat ttjtt crTiTTT - -, fJTTAPRT. TTTTJ. "NT IT- RTTNTIAV WAY 1 ranmMiiiH " XTmrRTT? IRQ TTO 1M CUC TO HOLD RELATIONS MEET HERETfflSWEEK Conference Will Bring Notable Speakers To Campus The first International Relations conference will be held here Thurs day, Friday and Saturday. Sponsored by the Carolina League for International Cooperation and the Foreign Policy league, the conference will bring many notable speakers and a large number of delegates from eleven states in the southeastern area. Delegates have been invited from North Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ala bama, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, and Louisiana. About 100 colleges in the southeast have been informed of the conference. Definite assurance of delegations from schools as far dis tant as Florida has been received. Nigrelli Co-chairmen of the I. R. C. are "Henry Nigrelli, head of the Carolina League for Internal Cooperation, and Ralph Bragdon, chairman of the For eign Policy league. The executive committee is composed of DeWitt Bar nett, Edward Farish, John Kendrick, Leonard Miller, Anne Perry and Lee Wiggins. Faculty members are Presi dent Frank P. Graham, Dean R. B. House, Dean C. P. Spruill, Dr. C. B Robson, Dr. L. O. Katsoff, Dr. H. K. Beale, Dr. K. C. Frazer, and Mr. H. F. Comer Invaluable assistance has been rendered the organization by Mark Orr, secretary of the Southern Coun cil for International Relations. The conference is being supported "from donations by various campus or ganizations, including the Order of the Grail, Graham Memorial, the Ju nior class, the Economics Lecture Fund, the Women's association, and several others. ' Speakers Heading the list of speakers is Josephus Daniels, publisher of the Ra leigh News and Observer and United States Ambassador to Mexico, who will speak Thursday night at 8:30 in Memorial hall on "The Mexican Situation." Other main speakers are Francis B. Sayre, assistant secretary of state, and Otto Nathan, professor of business administration in the New Tork university graduate school. Mr. (Continued on page two) University Band To Give Concert The University band will pre sent its first lawn concert this af ternoon near Davie Poplar at 5 o'clock in honor of National Mu sic week which begins today. Since all of the out-of-town concert tours have been completed, the band will give the rest of its concerts in Chapel Hill. This is the twelfth concert since football appearances. E. E. Ericson Reads Paper On Language To Philosophers Reading Results In Faculty Discussion On American English Dr. E. E. Ericson of the English Apartment read a paper on "Lan miage as a Cultural Barometer" be fore the Faculty Philosophy of Science Club "Thursday night. An hour's dis cussion among the faculty as to wheth er American English is being debased or enriched, by taking over jargon of trades and professions and the argot f different social classes was the re sult of the reading. . In his paper Professor Ericson de clared that "English abounds in strik ing semantic values as well as rich Metaphors because from the beginning its supporters have recognized that language serves men, and , not men wnjruage He declared that Greek a"d Latin impacts upon English de stroyed the "self -interpreting quality" "' English. ' ' The average man who has no diffi culty in interpreting the work "fish (Continued on page two) Head Man 7 Lawrence Hinkle, president of the Phi Beta Kappa, who has called a meeting for tomorrow night to discuss entrance requirements. MISS HASSINGER CHOSEN HEAD OF PRESS INSTITUTE Other Officers Elected In Final Meeting Yesterday Last night the North Carolina Scholastic Press institute directed by David Stick, reporter on the Daily Tar Heel, closed its second annual session by electing Miss Virginia Has singer of Needham Broughton high school, Raleigh, chairman. ... Roy Strowd of Chapel Hill was elected associate chairman and Miss Elizabeth Newton of Greensboro and Frank Johnson of Statesville were chosen as co-chairmen. Miss Newton represents the group of papers whose circulation is over 500 while John son represents those of smaller distri bution. Program The program yesterday consisted of discussions dealing with every phase of newspaper work. Anthony J. Mc- Kevlin, sports editor of the Raleigh News and Observer, opened the morn- mg session Dy warning xne nign school journalists to avoid the "high powered, unintelligible" language of the ordinary sports reporter. Miss Molly Winborne, state society editor for the News and Observer, stressed the style for writing social item?? and feature articles from the woman's point of view. A, J. McKel- Vin closed the morning discussions by telling of the difficulty in obtaining advertisements for newspapers. The meeting ended in an open forum at which "human nature" and the proper approach for obtaining ads were the main subjects. After a half hour recess for lunch (Continued on page two) Studies Language WA,mt 'f m mm Dr E. E. Ericson of tne rjigii&n department who declares that langu age should serve men, not men the language. 'f $ Mt , 7 I b V ' H v n f I bwaMWWm' COLLECTION OF WATERCOLORS TO BE ON EXHIBITION Works Of American Artists To Be Shown In Person Hall The first showing in the United States of an important collection of watercolors by American artists will be on view this afternoon in Person Art hall gallery. Dr. Russell T. Smith, head of the University Art department will give a gallery lecture at 4 o'clock on this collection ond also on the grout) of engravings, etchings, and wash draw ings by the French artist, Albert De caris, in the small gallery. The exhibition of water colors has been assembled by the Feragil gallery i of New York for circulation as one of the outstanding traveling shows of the year. ; Thirty of the foremost American painters, including Winslow Homer, Arthur Davies, Thomas Ben ton, Paul Sample, and Luigi Lucioni, are represented in the collection. Watercolor painting had not been developed as a major medium by first rank artists until the last century. At present it is considered a worthy me dium for finished works of art be- M.i t i i cause oi tne advantage it nas over other types of painting in spontaneity, freshness, and personal appeal. The old masters of the Renaissance used it for studies and preliminary sketches. HONORS PROGRAM TO WIDEN STUDY Reading Courses To Aid English Majors Last year the English department, along with the other humanities, in- troduced a new honors program for majors in English for the purpose of allowing more liberalities in the strict English major curriculum. This new plan permits able English majors to choose three reading courses that will broaden their field. They then work under a special committee composed of Dr. E. E. Ericson, chairman, ur. 1. ii.. Kusseii, ana ut. w. F. Thrall. Oral Exam At the end of their senior vear they reauired to write a naner and take an oral exam given by the depart ment. When this is passed, they may graduate with honors. Nine upperclassmen are now follow ing this program and have found it very successful. It gives that certain amount of freedom that critics have been demanding. To any possible English major who might be interested in the honors program, the members of the commit tee extend a cordial invitation to see any of the three and to "talk it over." Phi Will Discuss 1938 Revenue Bill At Next Meeting Phi Beta Kappa Requirements Also WiO Be Subject Of Assembly Discussion At is meeting Tuesday night the Phi assembly will discuss the 1938 revenue bill now before the Congress and the move afoot on the campus question to raise the requirements for Phi Beta Kappa. The first bill is, Resolved, that the Phi assembly should approve the 1938 Income Tax bill. This was discussed at the last meeting by Dr. Clarence Heer but was not voted on due to the lack of time. The second bill to he discussed is, Resolved, that the entrance require- imone -fnT PVii "Rpn "Knivna should not be raised. Representative Ed Maner will make a short report of the situa tion preceding discussion. AH members are asked to be pres ent as there will be a short executive session to arrange the coming social. Also those members who wish to buy Phi keys must do so at this time. Swingmen For Finals , ' '-' -4 ' ' - y -s - - ' iff Jgfite&Pn Paul Whiteman (left) and Alumnus the German club finals on Friday and Dorm Officers For Next Year Will Be Nominated Tomorrow PHI BETA KAPPA WILL CONSIDER REQUIREMENTS All Local Chapter Members Asked To Attend Discussion A deep-seated change in the or- ganization and method of selection of members of the local chapter of Phi Beta Kappa will be considered at 8 o'clock tomorrow night when the Uni- j versity group meets in the banquet hall of Graham Memorial, President Lawrence Hinkle announced last night. Exclusive of the chapter in which the original initiation was conducted, every member of Phi Beta Kappa now in Chapel Hill is expected to be pres ent. This session will mark the ini tial gathering, other than initiation meetings, the University organization has held in at least five years, Presi dent Hinkle added. Eligibility Other than the question of eligibil ity requirements, other matters, in cluding the question of membership certificates, will be taken up tomorrow night. Hinkle said, "All of the busi ness deserves the careful considera tion and recorded vote of the majority of the members of the chapter." FRENCH PLAY TO BE GIVENSOON Creech To Present Drama By Dumas Walter Creech, French instructor and well known producer of French blood-and-thunder plays, announced yesterday that the French club is pre paring its annual theatrical venture which will be given around the last of May. The production is to be one of Alexandre Dumas' romantic melo dramas, La Tour de Nesle, a typical cloak-and-sword play. It is among the most romantic historical works of Dumas. According to Creech, the plot is one of villany and intrigue inter laced with kidnapping and sudden death. The cast will be composed of all students with the exception of Dr. Urban T. Holmes who takes the lead' ing role. "Eastwood" Selected As Winning Name Mr. W. S. Crawford, Chapel Hillian, announced yesterday that the winners of his development naming contest were Mrs. T. R. Pendergraf t, who submitted the name to be adopted, Eastwood; Miss Grace E. Cromerand, Mrs. R. C. Andrews with Woodcrest; and in third place Mr. J. Ralph Weaver, Sr., with his selection, Hill-crest. """' - V"?,r"V ",lmw "V m . r'"- r. , - vt : I - I 4 - 4'" . v-v ' w-...'.:..-' -r-ro. :: . ? . . . -.v.- -v" . . v. - Hal Kemp (right) who will play for Saturday, June 3 and 4. Secret Ballot On Wednesday To Name Men For Positions Tomorrow night individual dormi tory presidents and vice presidents will be nominated at meetings in the stores of the various dormitories. Candidates for president and vice president must be named separately. Voting by secret ballot will be held Wednesday. According to the constitution of the Interdormitory council these officers must be either seniors or juniors. Floor councilors and athletic managers who will be elected next fall are not restricted to any class. 4 The men elected will be added to the present membership of the In- terdormitory council and will select the other officers of that council. The president, Tom Fry, was elected last week. F. H. Koch Appears At Dramatic Meet Last night Dr. F. H. Koch, head of the Dramatic Arts department, jour neyed to Fayetteville to give a lecture recital on Hamlet at the Dramatic Festival of the Negro State College Dramatic association of North Caro lina, and to meet with the directors of the association. The eight schools competing for prizes in the festival are: Winston Salem Teachers college, Fayetteville State Normal school, North Carolina college for Negroes, Livingston col lege, the Agricultural and Technical college, Shaw university, Elizabeth City State Normal school, and Bennett School for Negroes. Spring Comes, Honey Melts, And Mr. Grumman Is Stuck -s Honey Boy R. M. Grumman, head of the Uni versity Extension division who had a sad experience with some bees and the approach of spring. - '' 1 - & 0m i Ai L - GERM CLUB TO STAGE DANCES IN NEW GYMNASIUM No Band Yet Signed For Opening Affair On Thursday, June 2 By William Snider Climaxing another Carolina year of outstanding activities, the or chestras and entertainers of Paul Whiteman and Hal Kemp have been secured as highlights of the annual German club finals to be presented this year on June 2, 3, and 4 in the new gymnasium. Paul Whiteman and his aggrega tion, playing for the two Friday dances, will in addition originate both broadcasts of their weekly program over the entire Columbia network from the bandstand of the new gymnasium. For this reason Friday's tea dance will begin at 7 P. M. and last till 8:30. The rebroadcast for the west coast is scheduled for the half hour from 10:30 to 11:00. Homecoming Hal Kemp, famous Carolina alum nus, will return to the campus on Saturday, June 4, to present music for a tea dance or a concert in the af ternoon and for the formal that night. Kemp will feature this year Judy Starr, famous vocalist of his Tuesday evening CBS program, along with such old favorites as Bob Allen and Saxie Dowell. At present German club officials reveal that no orchestra has been signed for the opening dance on Thursday night. Contracts should be completed within a few days, it was stated yesterday by Morris Fitts, treasurer of the club. The main floor of the new gym nasium, to be used the second time for a series of dances on the occasion of the finals, will be the scene of three figures during the weekend; the first, the marshal's figure on Thursday night; the second, ball man ager's figure on Friday night; finally, the figure including the old and new German club officers Jbn Saturday night. Favorite Always a favorite of college stu dents, Hal Kemp and his orchestra will follow on the heels of another (Continued on last page) Tar Heel Reporters Meet This Afternoon There will be an important meeting of all Daily Tar Heel re porters in the office at 2 o'clock this afternoon. It is imperative that every member of the repor torial staff be present and on time. Every man on the technical staff is expected to attend the 1:30 meeting tomorrow afternoon. Extension Division Head Not To Tear His House Down! Sitting down at his home several evenings ago, Russell M. Grumman, director of the University Extension division, felt himself ease into some thing soft and sticky.' Puzzled, he examined his chair closely to find out what had prob ably spoiled a well-dressed pair of trousers. "When I tell you that it was honey and that it was dripping from the ceiling, you won't believe me," Mr. Grumman declared. It seems that bees had, during the past year, gotten in various openings in the house, and congregated within the ceiling of the dining room. Not having noticed any bees about this spring, Mr. Grumman thought he had seen the last of them until he sat in the honey. He thinks they have been busy within the walls all win ter, and that now the warm weather (Continued on last page)
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