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T h e L a w r e n t i a n V O L 62. NO. 10 Z 821 LAWRENCE COLLEGE, APPLETON, WIS. Friday, May 12, 1944 » College Actors Billie Rogers'O rchestra To Present Play, To Play at Spring Prom Name Band Led by ’Arms and Man' Music G roup Female Trumpeter To Appear June 3 Dramatic Production O f High School For the first time in many moon^ Will Begin at 8:15 Lawrence will have a name band Tonight in Chapel To Play Thurs. for the prom. June 3. Billie Rogers, former female trumpet player with Tonight at 8:15 the Lawrence Col­ Doris Quantmeyer Woody Herman, and her fourteen lege Theatre will present the open­ Will be Soloist piece orchestra are scheduled for ing performance of George Bernard the forthcoming extravaganza. Bil­ Shaw’s Arms and the Man. Techni­ On Band Program lie, a fine musician and -vocalist cal and dress rehearsals have occu­ Appleton high school band, seven­ herself, is bringing her all-male out­ pied the time and energy of the teen year consecutive winner of top fit up from Chicago to entertain the cast and crews this past week, and Bud Hermann Bill Newmeyer honors in concert division and pres­ dancers. From reports from those the show is ready. Admission for ent holder of both concert and who have heard the newly-formed all students is by activities tickets. marching division in annual district band, Billie is going places. Her If students have not already ex­ Presidential Platform s competition, will give a concert of brass section is powerful and the changed theirs for a reserved seat, music is very dancable. Among her As a candidate for the presidency I am representing nq one group light music and marches at next they are urged to do so promptly at recent engagements are dances at of the student body, it 'seems to me or faction. Those who support and Thursday’s convocation. They will Belting's drug store. the University of Marquette and there can be but one major issue endorse me are a cross section of feature a guest soloist from the con­ The scene of the play is set in Notre Dame. ai this time . . .the solution of the the entire student body. It is my servatory, Doris Quentmeyer, who Bulgaria in 1885—the time of the Bfilie Is Vocalist prcbletn of the complete lack of sincere desire to unite the student will give a cornet solo, ‘‘Stars in the Servian-Bulgarian wars. The cur­ Before organizing her big baad, student interest in affairs which body, and by so doing, gaining a Velvety Sky," by Clark. The fol­ tain opens on Raina’s bedroom. Billie attempted a six piece outfit pertain to the college itself, its sys­ spirit of cooperation not only be­ lowing numbers also to be present­ The construction crew has had fun that played out of Chicago and was tem of student government, its so­ tween the students but with the ad­ ed will be: making a canopicd bed, and the art rapidly gaining fame. Realizing the cial activities and its general school ministration as well. I will, if elect­ Overture to the Desert Song department contributed a highly possibilities of a larger orchestra, spirit. ed. take an active rather than a Sigmund Romberg decorated screen in the striking however, Billie decided to organize I will list here the methods by passive interest in all dealings with Cypres«. Silhouette color combination of Chinese red her present band. The instrumenta­ which I believe this problem of ob­ and proposals to the administration William Bennett and blue These colorful set proper­ as dictated by you. I intend to tion is five brassed. fiVe saxaphonea taining a greater degree of unity ties at once show that the mood represent EVERY student on the Pavanne Morton Gould and cooperation through the medi­ and four rhythm. Billie herself cap­ campus and make a working gov­ A group of marches arranged for Of the play is light and the audience um of an efficient student govern­ ably holds down the vocalist’s chair. ernment by and for the students. concert band will also be presented. should feel as if they are going ment and an attractive and well- Billie's career started in Minne­ Bill Newmeyer The 58 members of the band, ac­ to have a good time. The moonlight rounded social program can best be sota when she was heard by Woody which lights the scene serves to set met. If elected. I sincerely intend to cording to Mr. E. C. Moore, director Herman and soon after joined his the mood. follow through this platform to the M ortar Board of the band and instructor of wind outfit. She was featured with him Bulgarian costumes have been lim it of my powers. instruments and public school music on many nation-wide 'tours and sent from New York to carry out (1> To have as the basis of stu­ Nam es Carter at the conservatory, make a sched location appearances, both as a the authentic period style. There's dent government a carefully select­ uled number of public api>earances vocalist and trumpet soloist. ed executive committee backed by Doris Carter, second semester a peasant costume with multicolor­ every year, playing for school As soon as publicity arrives from a student body which would be en­ junior, was tapped to Mortar Board ed embroidery and long streaming yesterday in convocation. She was games, public and school concerts. the general amusement corporation ribbons for Louka the maid. Nicola, couraged to attend and contribute The band, playing in uniform, owns for a booking agency, the Lawren­ fteely to the meetings of the group. selected on the basis of her service the Butler, has a costume which all of its concert equipment and in tian will run more complete stories As far as possible the topicr to be to the college, her scholarship, and guarantees to transform our Ma­ struments. of her career. discussed at the next executive com­ her leadership in campus affairs. honey. Officers’ uniforms, com­ The prom is undoubtedly the mittee meeting would be printed Doris has been vice president of plete with boots and swords, are highlight of the social year and a the previous Friday in the Lawren- her sorority. Alpha Delta Pi, secre­ Hold All-College * there in assorted colors for the re­ tradition to which Lawrence has tian. so that interested students tary of the executive committee, spective Bulgarian, Serbian and clung. All the features of the pre­ could attend, prepared to add to the member of the Woman's Judicial Gathering May 20 Russian officers. Probably the most vious proms will be included; the discussion. Board, and of the Spanish Club. She striking gown is the silver-embroid­ prom king and queen will lead the (2) To reorganize the various sub­ has worked on crews of dramatics At Alexander Gym ered white satin affair of Raina’s. committees of the executive com­ functions, is co-convocation çhair- Saturday. May 20. is the date for grand march, and the Lawrence which has a three foot tram of sat­ mittee which are in several cases man, and is a freshman counsellor beauties will follow. in and net and is worn with a parcel the all college picnic. At three o’­ now nearly inactive, bringing about at Sage. With all these features plus Billie tiara. Catherine's costumes are clock the navy men will go around a closer contact between them and Other members of Mortar Board Rogers’ sensational orchestra the character revealing—the red velvet to the dorms for the women and the executive committee through dance will be a memorable occa­ dressing gown being particularly are Margaret Puth, Jane Brown, walk them out to Alexander gym. periodic reports by the chairman sion. effective. The keynote is color— Norma Crow, Lois Rauschenberger, The procession will start at Pea­ tc the executive committee which Dorothy Ruddy, and Jayne Schoff. body and proceed to the quad •nd there is lots of it. could in turn offer suggestions. At The mountain is hung, the library houses and Sage. Club to Meet the present time several of the has been catalogued, the elcctric tee for two semesters, as business Sports in the afternoon will be International Relations club is groups are headed by a single chair­ pull-bell is connected, the picture manager of the Lawrence college followed by a picnic supper at six scheduled to meet at 7:15 tonight man without any committee what­ theater, and as a member of the o’clock. After supper, a commun­ in room 13. Main hall. Tom Flinn is inscibed—so there is nothing left soever and with very little direct to do but open the door» o( tiie editorial staffs of the Lawrentian. ity song-fest will be held. Bobby will lead a discussion on the posi* contact with the executive board, Ariel and Jackpot, is of value. Hughes and his b--.nd will be there tion of Russia in the post-war chaple and let the play be^in. If the which fact necessarily handicaps student's weekend is planned to Respectfully, for dancing. This picnic to be world. Everyone interested is urg­ their effectiveness. Bud Hermann strictly informal. ed to attend. include ARMS AND THE MAN. he (3> To continue the efforts of is bound to have a good time. Be Dick Bick to abolish completely and sure to see the play either to­ finally the present judicial board. night or tomorrow. The curtain goes Attempts to reorganize it during the up at 8:15. past semester have not proved suc­ cessful. This board is not equipped Petitions Presented to cope with the problems which confront it at the present time with both V-12 and civilian students on For School Election the campus, and the student gov­ Executive committee met Wedes- ernment set-up would be far bet- day night The petitions of Bill New- tei off without it. meyer and Bud, Hermann for stu­ (4) To work with the social and dent body president were accepted. pep committees in an attempt to The election will be Tuesday in bring about an informalizcd and Main hall from 7:45 a. m. until 1:30 well-rounded activities program for p. m. The ballots will be counted at all-students during the coming sum­ 3:00 p. m. Tuesday. mer months, whereby everyone Rick Smith of the Navy talked to would gain full and equal advant­ the committee on the problem of age from their activities fund al­ Navy-college integration and coop­ lotments. Through an effective co­ eration. Getting Navy men on sub­ operation between these two com­ committees, publicizing the com­ mittees a greater degree of student mittee set-up and plans and stimu­ enthusiasm or school spirit could lating an interest in activities were best be aroused. discussed. Rick wants to help the (5) To arrange a better all-college young high school boys acclimate arrangement for Friday night so­ themselves to college life, and plans cial activities. At the present time to work out his ideas through the there is not a single place on the Executive committee. campus, aside from the over-crowd­ ed facilities of the Union, where students can go, since the fraternity Visit Modern House houses are not open for social pur­ Don't forget the trip to the poses on those evenings. Kellett house in Menasha this af­ Insofar as contacts with and ternoon! Anyone interested in in­ knowledge of the functions of vari­ specting a modern house built by ous student organizations and ac­ the architect Keck's invited to meet tivities is of vital importance, I be- at the library at 4:30 where a bus lievg that my experience as vice- "I left my bike in Sage bike-shed last night! will pick up the group. president on the executive commit-

1 Poge 2 T H E LAWRENTIAN Friday, May 12, 1944

Co-Editor's C ogitations Whenever students are unable to think of a more meaty or In the Doghouse vicious subject upon which to pounce, they inevitably choose the It is with the utmost respect and Liwrentiun. History continues to repeat itself year after year, admiration that Fido comments this Homer has acquired the services of one of the college’s truly great und the editors receive periodical letters smearing the sheet to writers for this issue's Inner Sanetvm. He thinks that you will thoroughly; tfeek on one Rick Smith, a navy enjoy the following article which will give you the inside story of one pieces and remarking on the nonsense which the Lawrentian man who braved the assembled so­ of Lawrence's modern and most unique institutions. Hooper is humbly prints every week. rority women Monday night to pre­ proud to present and graciously welcome to the Inner Sanctum, that mis* This shows spirit, at least, even if rather an unconstructive sent a stirring plea for school spirit tress of literary pyrotechnics, that inimitable campus character, Angelina M. Tart type of one. The staff welcomes criticism, providing it attempts Needless to say, his speech made a to alleviate what the critics maintain is so contemptible. Never great impression on those of us who We, Angeline M. Tart, are shaken to the breadth and depth of our be­ the less we are always anxious to know what the students want in heard it. ing by the honor conferred upon us by that magnificent pseudonym, H. their paper. Allocating the blame for the de­ C. Homer, in asking us to conduct the Inner Sancftem this week. We feci abashed and inadequate to the task, inasmuch as we have never before Sometimes students forget that the newspaper belongs as much plorable attitude now existing on wormed our way into any Inner Sancti, Sancti Sanctori, or attended any to them as to the people who happen to have been chosen to run campus to either civilians or navy Secret Councils of any Most Highs, having become accustomed to stand* it. If the superior intellect of the reading public has fault to find men is not your scribe's intention in ing on the ragged edge, or rather, on the thin and quaking crust of things. with the insignificance of a few articles which may appear, these writing this column. Nor Is- it nec­ Nothing daunted, however, we shall reach into our literary hat, and try to pull out the longest-eared rabbit we can find. students should feel themselves called upon to do more than essary to point out that fact that Many persons and events, worthy of note and less so, have in times gone compose ungrammatical anonymous letters. They should, logical­ there is little, if any, feeling of loy­ .by been sung in song and story. No bard as yet has dared, the tuneful ly be inspired to compose something of merit for the aforesaid alty to Lawrence. Undoubtedly most lyre the while a-strumming, to mouth in moving melody the wondrous publication. Anyone who feels so strongly must have convictions of us are aware of the need for a exploits of the Riding Academy, or celebrate its fabled herns and laud its heroines. That wandering minstrel, we, Angeline M. Tart, shall stoogo about subject matter more suitable to the level of college students. drastic campaign to inject enthusi­ for he, and etch the outlines of the Homeric epic, and limn the lurid asm into our somewhat cynical We wish that all who arc inclined to complain would divest them­ lineaments of each rider, past and present. selves of their inner gnawings to contribute something of worth lethargic sleeves. By this time it The Riding academy meets each Friday night in solemn aquatic conclave should be obvious to all that mere at the Lawrence pool. Now, really, water polo is strictly a gentlemen’s to the paper for the benefit of us all. griping is not enough. In addition, the right of publication of letters in the past has game, but the gals will wade in where even lady angels fear to tread. SO We note with pleasure that the everybody goes to Mamma Snider's afterwards to count his remaining been only given to signed letters although at times even those person who originated this praise­ limbs, if any, and to lick his wounds tMy Goodness! I wish Steve Darling without names are printed. However, any individual who refuses worthy campaign is one who has would take those chickens!) But now the Riders, each and every one» to commit himself and the editors show squeamishess undesirable nothing to gain from such a venture such as survive, by name are these: save the satisfaction of seeing Law­ in any college student. Generally, when one has beliefs, he pre­ OLD DOC HUM BEK, of Be-Kind-to-Wilbur-Week (it’s over now, so have rence become a place where coop­ at him!), co-founder of the Riding Academy, variously known as H ie fers to express them quite frankly and personally. Such animosity eration is the rule rather than the Welf Without Teeth and the Synthetic Man: completely inactive at does not show a commendable spirit, but criticism, if it actually exception. Since Rick is leaving in present a figurehead merely, enjoying the prestige of high office which contributes something, is always of value. July, it is apparent that his efforts he in no wise merits. are purely altruistic—the more rea­ CUBLEYTOP TIMMINS, Executive Secretary of the Academy, Keeper son to commend him! of the Keys, practically amphibious by nature, a constant water nympb, We wish to express the desire that a charter member riding uncharted waters with grace and fearlessness. Public Slaps and Claps everyone will accept all criticism OLD VOSS: He of the iron sinew and the unquenchable chuckle, of char* and suggestions in the proper spir­ ter members one of the chartiest. Old timers on the Lawrence campus What is happening to the Law* If our memory serves us right, A1 it and cooperate to the fullest ex­ will remember him for his famous production of G. B. Shaw’s “Arms tent. Anyone interested enough in rrntm u ? Have you ever Mopped to Blatz has been writing a column and the Man.” our college to go out of his way to THE PASSION FLOWER: Otherwise known as Battling Joe Onis of Fort lead it over instead of gathering a for three w'.-eks. After each pub­ improve conditions here certainly Bragg, a charter member. Life and limb have been more secure and lot of nonsense together to fill up lication, we have threatened to deserves our whole-hearted support. property values have risen since Jose left these waters, but we’d gladly, *l«ce? I am not so sure you think write a letter to the editor regard­ sacrifice an arm or so to have him back. ».truight, otherwise you would not ing this caviling columnist. His ar­ DOCTOR BETTY: The Three Graces were wayward children until they permit trash to appear in your pa- ticle of this week has at last driven went to school to Betty Boyd. We hail the absent Lady of Our Lake! |xt so willinRly. My high school So They Say- CAVE MAN BBENNEB: He of the Neanderthal impulse, the prehistoric paper was far superior to what the us beyond the limits of our pa- urge, that Lion for a Quarter Hour, master of the unclassifiable epigram. I.a\vrniUaii comes out as. ti.nee. When your pseudo-scribe The following is an open letter to HIS WIFE: Related to the cave man chiefly by marriage. Adept at water You who decry the ways of yours deplored the lack of school spirit the social chairman: polo, water color and horticulture. Come up and see her guasches and truly and my fellow l.awrentians in last week, he contributed himself The purpose of this brief note Is her squashes. your editorials by saying that we to the ‘low morale' of the school. to tell you that you’ve been doing a O l'R rfl'THIE: Rutbie Cline. Amazon of the Waters, tough and formidable do not accept the challenge offered His column, we suspect, was swell job as social chairman. The opponent, known as the casualty-makcr, a positive menace to life and l>y discussions and other "cliques,- snatched from some high school all school functions up to date have limb. »hould first gaze upon the kind ofpublication. The puerile attitude been marked successes, and I hope O l'R FRANKIE: As even-tempered and mild as Butter'itself. Of him It printed matter now appearing in d if played in the column is not in­ that they will continue to be so. never shall be said. "He spreads it too thin," or again that “he lays It your newspaper. I am referring to dicative of Ijtwrence. The writer Never before has the floor of the on too thick.” He’s the Cream of the Wheat! a ridiculous HOMER for one; arti­ would no doubt think the spectacle JONESEY: One of the Jones girls, such as Mary Jones or Jesse Jones, but lles by a certain Mr. Blatz which of college students waving flags gym been quite so danceable. Your ingenuity in finding good bands in this is Charlotte. Survived the triple duck! are worse- than adolescent musings; from the roof of Main hall a fine BEEFSTEAK HENBY: Rosenbloom to some, -bmeh. to others, but - haul various weekly articles on Humber; example of school spirit. The Law- this critical period has been amaz­ ing. I c'on't know from what hat you to you, my friends. The four quadrants (cuts) in his system are tender­ bloth about coeds chasing men, etc.; rrntlan should guard against these loin. sirloin, T-bone and porterhouse. A great athlete in the gym or at the Navy columns are so very poor forms of plagiary. pulled Bobby Hughes and his kids, but they certainly were a smooth- table. they really "Sing the Blues.” Concerning the column this week, MRS. BEEFSTEAK HENBY: Consort to the above, a gifted scribe, the Why not wise up to the fact that sounding surprise and darn inter­ which ruined our digestion Friday Sappho of Neenah-Menasha (an urban phenomenon where a hair di­ p«-opie on the campus are laughing esting to watch too. noon, the library despite the pres­ vides the true and the false.) She plays water polo with her teeth. at you. Please do not be so ironical. Your job is probably the most sure of current circumstances it a THE DUKE: Duke Habert Herbert or Hvgfcie Miser, as the case may bet Clean up your own back yard now thankless and at the same time, the place of study. The efforts of our an ornament to anybody's campus anywhere, a gallant new addition to that spring is here, before you at­ most grueling one to be found on cnisading scribe to "endeavor to the aquacade. He's the Duke because she’s the Duchess. Albeit, a book­ tempt to correct the ways of some the campus. The job was made all change some deplorable situations ish sort of fellow. of us who are getting along fine or suggest fine amendments'* are the more difficult by the lack of SNOOKSIE: The kitchen at the keys, mistress of the Post Office, where here. I pity you if you do not think appreciated, but really would smok­ cooperation on the part of the stu­ weary pedagogues foregather after a long hall at Main Haul for an-net- you are getting adequate intellectual ing dear the dust from Shake­ dents in that variety show of a cou­ utimulation at I.awrence. Perhaps in speare? It is necessary to bring a ple of weeks ago. It took lots of te-tete-a-tetes. She's lame but she s game after each sea-ance. high school, even proud Appleton modicum of knowledge to the card courage and intestinal fortitude to FISCHEB: Like Smith and Brown, you have to be specific. It couldn’t be high, you could pick up some of the catalog to get any information out swing that function from a miser­ Nancy Fischer—she's a big Phi Bete now, and swims in an element challenge you are not getting at of it. Our local Pegler may have able/lop into a pleasant evening for more rarified than water, such as ether. No, it's Dorothy. (Admissions) Lawrence. created the impression of popular­ aU. Fischer. She's cool in the pool, hot on the 4hot, and fast on the pass for One closing thought. Why not ity by the use of self-addressed You've done a swell job so far. so modest a lass. save newsprint and co-operate with post-cards; but we say. "Let's blit* and I just hope that you'll be able LOUIE DEWEY: Called the “Coach." Says he. *Tve got a team that would the government instead of wasting Blatz." to continue the tough pace you've make a great coach out of anybody." He don’t show up much—he’s too busy getting himself made into a great coach. Leave him to the boys; jt on vital paper with baloney!??? Seven Sailors. set for yourself. It isn't an easy job they'll make something out of Louie yet. Sincerely, keeping M people happy but you've DEANIE: Deanie's a mean le—fine timber for the pool but nor subterfuge "So I Say " done it. Keep it up. and thanks a Hold Card Parties nor stealth can draw her near i t W ill she always stand aloof—will she Editors' note: lot. The first Mortar Board card par­ never ride? Who? Why Charlotte, Dean Wollaeger, the best-dressed Our ilnrtr* thank« far your (imliar- Gratefully yours live criticism. In Ik* future s»e »til f-t- ty will not be held until May 27 dame at Lawrence! )•<* ) iiar »plrudid >u||rilY»|r committee. be held in the Union as scheduled. Sailors Prefer own.—Maintains the morale of the Riders on the home front, t But bring A small fee will be charged, and your own cup!) , Phi Sigma lota Meets .war stamps will be prizes. Home Weekend PROF. QUIBBLE: Fragile but full of fight. Ping Pong Queen of the Uni­ verse, noted lecturer in psychology, the science of the soul. Phi Sigma Iota, honorary ro­ Notice lU E COLONEL: In view of our close physical and spiritual affinity with mance language fraternity, held its To Coming Dance him, we feel ourselves incapable of exercising the necessary cool and monthly meeting last night in the There will be a short business THIS IS NOT A GOSSIP COL­ clammy objectivity in respect to him and have decided that^we shall Spanish room. Miss Kathleen meeting of the Art guild next UMN. Please have no misconcep­ No farther seek his merits to disclose, Joyce, who has spent eight years in Thursday night at 7:15. Will the tions. Or draw his frailties from their dread abode. Mexico, spoke on contemporary af­ members please bring their 25 Rumor has it, however, that the It should suffice the curious reader if he knows fairs in that country. She discussed cent dues. After the meeting the girls land I do mean all the girls) Of , this alone—He also rode. social and political trends and con­ sketch group will continue work­ on the campus are in for quite a flicts in the country. ing on Doricn. surprise in about a week. May 20th, Poor Richard! they say. Sorry, that’s all the dope H ie I a w r e n t ia n your reporter can give. After 150 years the truth is out Sad news, yes very sad news, about Benjamin Franklin. "The PutuUhrd every Friday during the college yeat except vacation« by in a L*wrenUat> Buird of Control of Lawrence college. Appleton Wisconsin. overshadows the bulletin board at name 'Poor Richard’ might easily Brokaw hall. Last Wednesday, a have derived from his bank ac­ Entered at second c la n m a tt« Sept 3a 1910 at the post office at Appleton. Wla.. letter and a blank sheet of paper tin.ler the act of March 3. I STB Mr. Harry Olson, new lecturer in count rather than from his al­ Primed by the Post Publishing company. Appleton. Wta. were posted on the aforementioned Subscription ratea art »150 per year. $.73 pet semester. physics at Lawrence comes to us manac,” sadi William Fulton Kurts boacd. The letter was an invita­ after reading early records of the tion to the unit for about a hundred from Oshkosh, Wisconsin, where be Bank of North America, where Member ASMIfSNTlO ron NATIONAL ASVMTIIINI men to attend a dance at Kaukauna taught physics and math to the ca­ Franklin and many of his illustri­ on the twenty-seventh. (You know, National Advertising Service, Inc. dets at the State Teachers’ college ous compatriots kept their money. Pbsocidod G>lk>ôiüle Press that GRAND week-end when every­ Lallt it Pubtubm Rrprtwntstim "He was overdrawn at least three one gets to go home to see . . . there. He has been a member of Distributor of 4so maowon Avt NSW Yowl n . y . days out of every week." Mama) Well, as I was saying before the teaching profession for fifteen caicjtae • Botsoe • tea «aaii.it • takp m m iim —Reader’s Digest G ülleôiale Dibest I so rudely interrupted myself, the years and taught at the State Teach­ blank sheet was for all the little ers' college in La Crosse before go­ teacher. Besides music Mr. Olson Co-ldilors in {’kief ...... Margaret Putk, Norms Craw sailors who wished to attend to at­ ing to Oshkosh. enjoys playing tennis. For those Tel. ‘.IK Business Manager ...... Virginia Rrrgquiat tach their signatures. At the time of Mr. Olson’s home town is Man- who have seen him limping to hit Tel. 4051 the writing of this article (?) thr»«istique, Michigan. He received both classes lately, it’s because he has Editorial Staff people attached said signatures. his B. A. and M. A..degrees at the just played his first game of the Co-Issue Mitors ...... ,,, Bud Hermann, Mary Williams Spoils I «liters ...... Jim Kirkpatrick, tin* Radford Congratulations, Cisco! Have a University of Michigan where he season. Sports Colum nist...... Jim l.ueck swell time. became a member of the Pi Kappa Mr. Olson's wife and two children IIrad»riter* ...... Jark Boyce, Hick Laursen Oh. and a word to you who use Phi fraternity and Sigma XI, hon­ are with him in Appleton and are Art Idllor ...... Barbara llobbs Assistant Issue fdilor ...... Betty fclssers the dampened rag placed in the pan orary science society. now enthusiastically working in, T> plsl ...... Arlene F.idt at the end of the “empty-your-tray- Like so many other Lawrentians, and waiting for the results of, their Reporters Al lllatr, Phyllis Burkhardt, Nancy Hushnell, Doris Carter, Jean Hern*. here" line. It is NOT to wipe your Mr. Olson Is interested in music. He victory garden. After seeing Mr. Margy Uison, I. veljn t.rickson, Mildred Elwera, I'at Ueraldsou. Mary Ana Ham- rnersley. Mary llaugen. Horotky Kimball, Dick Laursen, tieorgle l.ee lipke, Audrey feet with. is a baritone and once studied with Olson, we feel sure that the victory Itiskin, I’at Torson, Jean Watson. Sorry, but that's all for now , . . Theodore Harrison, the noted voice garden won't fail to produce. Friday, May 12, 1944 T H E LAWRENTI AN Poge 9

Just as he was becoming accustom­ T i m i d G n o m e ed to the roll and pitch of his unus» ual conveyance, the roller skates suddenly stopped. M e e t s M a x i e , Now of course the little gnome didn’t mean to eavesdrop. He was Seeks Refuge just catching his breath and wig­ BY DO JEAN KIMBALL gling his little pointed ears to make Once upon a long ago, a small, them stop ringing after his thrilling uninhibited gnome came skipping ride, when far, far above him he heard a high voice say, "Do you over the hill near the big gym, really?’ and a deeper one reply, chanting at the very top of his Uh-huh.” And the next sentence squeaky little voice, "Tis Spwing, wasn’t even half over when the tis Spwing, the twits are birdering little gnome was startled out of his ir the twee flops. . . Tis Spwing, tis reverie by a huge, volcanic rum ­ Spwing, the twits are birdering in bling. Human beings, like you and the twee flops. . . Tis Spwing, tis”. me. can’t smell gnomes, but Maxie . . and on and on. And with every can. And Maxie did. word and every skip, the long So that is why the little gnome is pointed toes on his purple Bhoes lyin**fast asleep on a copy of Plato's bobbed up and down, and the little Republic here in the library. red bandana slung from the stick He knew that Maxie was not an in­ over his shoulder swung from side tellectual dog, so Ije ran and ran to side. Ah, buykc was an uninhib­ and ran . . . across the campus, up ited little gnonwf the steps, through the doors, into He skipped merrily across the the stacks and fell in an exhausted, Fox, turned several uninhibited palpitating little heap, on Plato's somersaults, and proceeded up John Republic. When the little gnome Street until he caught sight of Sage. awakes, I am going to ask him to Being a very bold little gnome, he tell me some more of his adven­ was about to case the joint and see tures. That is, providing, of course, what mischief he could concoct, that the gnome is willing. But I am when two huge feet attached to sure he will be, for didn’t I say he OPEN HOUSE— Pictured above ore a few of the students who caught the eye of the Post- roller skates came bearing down was a very uninhibited little gnome? Crescent photographer last Saturday afternoon at the L. W. A. open house. They are, from ungu him with appalling swiftness. left to right, James Behling, Betty Hoffman, Mary Haugen, Shirley Buesing, Sam Berry, Jean With hi* usual presence of mind Trautmann and Virginia Komps. The open house wos held at Sage for all students on the W d ability, be jumped up on top of 4 MONTH INTENSIVI the qptading^shoe, clutched one end campus, and about 250 attended. . of tlM shoelace with his free hand, Secretarial Courte for and hung on for dear life! (01LK6I STUMNTS and GIADUATKS Before the Jittle gnome could A thorough, intensive, secretarial Jack Pot Deadline c&tch his breath, he careened mad CourM —- «tardof February, July, P lan Parties At the October. Regi»tration now opeat i gm The deadline for Jack Pot art ly through the quad and past the library. But just before the skates Conservatory work is Sunday noon. This issue reached Main hall he felt the rush Regular day iand e _ For M others w ill include cartoons, and Ed Abell of wind in his ears diminish and throughout IM the year.f Catalog;} A news flash, heard at ten o’clock A SCHOOL O f HJSINB3 Social events for this week srrm or Barbara Hobbs can supply sev­ the pace become more leisurely. Re­ NtfMMO <>ns! cd a look at his surroundings and THI GRKGG COLLEGI vith many mothers planning on was startled to see twobell-bottom- frtiUMt, John Robert Grogs, S.C.O, sin, an alumnus of Lawrence con­ Dkoctor, Fowl M. Pair. M.A. «hopping in for a visit with their cd colurpns of blue material strid­ I ■ WkWM» * * ItH km : n>t« 1M1 CIUMt». Rfr respective daughters. All the sor­ servatory, shot down two German INVEST IN WAR BONDS' ing along beside the roller skates. orities are busy making plans to en­ planes on the preceding day. tertain their guests. Wesley Tepley and Dayton Graf- The Thetas will have a banquet man, who visited the campus last Sunday noon at the Normandie. The week, opened the door between Katharine Gibbs Fi Phis will be feting their mothers practice rooms thirteen and four­ FOR FINE JEW ELRY «.t a breakfast party Sunday morn­ O pportunities ing at the Candle Glow, while the teen, pushed the two pianos closer • A rollefre girl with D. Gs and the A. D. Pis and their together and betian to pity. They r.ilihs training is pre- See mothers will be enjoying teas in were practicing for a program giv­ p.ircd fur h top secreta­ their rooms Sunday afternoon. en in Fond du Lac last week. They rial portion. 1 took let, The S. A. Is are also planning to appeared as two-piano soloists with “(¡ibbx Girls at Work,** entertain guests at a party in the a local musical. gives pertinent infoi (na­ rooms Sunday everting. For more tion about Kail* trine sorority news, there is the *in- Glbbn opportunities. MARX JEWELRY nouncement that Lyn Nilles has re­ For \ copy. a

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Davy Jones' Heroes Baker Edits Booklet V iking Golfers Vikes Drop 2 Gam es Can Hit Home-Runs For French Teachers Prepare to M eet If Wind Is Right Dr. Louis C. Baker, who is pres-» ident of the Wisconsin chapter of Last Saturday afternoon at a To W ildcat Ball Club the American Association of Teach* W isconsinTeam very censored place, one of the hot­ test and sharpest looking baseball ers of French, has edited a spring Lote Intercollegiate were bought last week, but about The Vikings have been hard at nines this side of the Milwaukee bulletin for that organization which half of them were broken on the practice regardless of the bad Brewers took the field against the was issued last week. The bulle­ Encounter Saturday weather at the beginning of the trip. old Lawrence fleet men. Due to tin was sent to all teachers of To Northwestern Team week and have whipped them­ a lot of bad luck, misfortunes and Next Sunday will herald the selves into shape for the two meets tough breaks, they dropped their French in Wisconsin to give them The Viking baseball team was opening of the Outagamie County with Wisconsin this weekend. Coach first game of the season by the nip suggestions in their -work. Heselton has announced that the and tuck score of 13 to 4. How­ ttcicated in both games of its first league, with Lawrence taking on It contains news of the develop­ Little Chute. The game will be matches held this weekend will ever, there isn’t much doubt in ments in the teaching world and Intercollegiate encounter of the probably be the only ones planned the eyes of those who saw this toaron Saturday by Northwestern played on Spencer field. for the season. Other school.; had battle that the new fleet men not descriptions of the new materials University at Evanston. The squad been contacted, but either they had only outplayed but outsmarted used in language learning, particu­ dropped a heartbreaker which it Vike Tennis Team not organized a team or their sched­ these old malaria-ridden turkeys. larly in French. It also lists arti­ loserved to win, 4-1, and lost the ule for the season was full. Seriously, it was a lot of fun for cles, texts and films which are use­ ivft-inning nightcap, 8-2. ful to the teachers in the classroom. Í Defeats Badgers A nine hole qualifying round was all concerned, especially from the Greatest share of the afternoon’s held early in the week with only third inning till the time came to Credit go •» to Arme Landeck. Law- five being able to get . throw in the towel. Let’s hope for Abell Names Staff ence pitcher, who held the oppos- 7-2 Last W eek more of this kind of sport in the ng batsmen to three scattered hits, Although it is not decided definite­ The crack Lawrence tennis team, ly, the probable four men team to future but this time with more Of Campus Magazine flie tied them in knots inning after spectators, towels and refreshments. inning, pitching scorcless ball for rated by University of Wisconsin be used by Coach Heselton will be Ed Abell, editor of this semester's Andy Ladd, ■ Whitey Windahl, Ed Jackpot, has chosen the following five innings. The Vikings scored players as being better than net Trdck Men Travel first in the second inning of play, squads from Northwestern and Abell and Gus Radford. The Wis­ students to be members of his staff: Bnd until the fateful sixth it looked consin team is expected to come in Virginia Bergquist, Betty Fountain, Notre Dame, beat the Badgers 7-2 the morning on Friday and play To Marquette May 20 Ralph Friedman, Bud Hermann and s if the solitary run would prove last Saturday at Wisconsin. he margin of victory. around one in the afternoon. On News of the Viking track men is Barbara Hobbs. The one opening Bobby Stuckert, the Vikings No. Saturday the Vikes will leave here a little scarce, with no meet last which still remains will be filled as ÍHowever, with two gone the 1 man, defeated Park of Wisconsin early in the morning and play their week and the one with Great Lakes soon as possible. Northwestern Wildcats had runners 6-3, 6-3. Coach Dick Dewey report­ match in the afternoon and catch called off. The following Saturday All contributions to be considered On second and third. As Landeck ed that Stuckert and Park have met .wound up, the runner on third the late bus out of Madison. Little the squad will travel to Milwaukee for publication in the magazine twice before in tournament play must be handed in by next Wed­ started for the plate. The squeeze and had each garnered a victory. ir known of the Wisconsin team as to take on Marquette in a dual l>lay was on, and the batter bunted nesday. They may be given to Goldy Weber of Shawano and yet. but the boys expect to meet meet. ir front of the plate. The runner Professor Warren Beck or to any Dick Zimmerman of Waupun, main­ pretty stiff opposition. The big event to look forward slid into the plate, scoring for member of the Jackpot staff. stays of last years' team and now Other matches will be arranged here is the Nineteenth Annual Northwestern. Another run scored co-captains of the present team, won in the near future with local teams Track and Field Championship of When Gerry Demotts, Vike catcher, both their singles matches, Web­ and with different clubs around the the Centraj Collegiate conference threw wild to first. er beating DeLong of the Badg­ Fox River valley. Undoubtedly a (breath) at the U.S.N.T.U. at Great Following this play a wild argu­ ers 6-0, 6-1, and Zimmerman best­ six or eight man team will be used Lakes, 111., on June 3. Coach Den­ ment ensued. Lawrence saying that for these meets. ney will have to make his selections the bunted ball had hit the base- ing Putterman 6-2, 6-4. Doc Van- « Hengel of the Vikes won over Mac- for this meet by May 20. PENNEYS runner, making him automatically OUt. This was the break that proved Innis of Wisconsin 6-4, 6-1. Deans Attend Meeting The only men to lose for the the game. Lawrence went hitless

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