Fî I R 1927 <Y i~îC A L **<*» T h e La w r e n t ia n VOL. XXJV. Number 45. LAWRENCE COLLEGE, APPLETON, WIS. Tuesday, A pril 12, 1927 Close Hicks and Reid Dr. A. Trever Contests On April 16 Great Artist Receives Degree Doctor Of Music Degree Is The final date for the submitting of manustripts for the Hicks ana WiU Teach In Reid short story, poem and essay con­ Given To Schumann-Heink tests is April lfi. M anuscripts are to be submitted in three copies, un­ First Degree From Conservatory Floating U. der an assumed name, and with the Schumann-Heink Of Music Conferred On real name in a sealed envelope bear­ Jubilee Concert Has Accepted Chair of European ing the assumed uame on the outside. Famous Singer Few know* that the Honorable John History On University Madame Ernestine Schumann- Hicks, who was the donor of the Heink, “ queen of the concert Before a crowd of students and Cruise Hicks’ prize, was himself an author. stage”, justified her title when she spectators which packed the Law­ His autobiographical novel, “ The l>r. Albert A. Trever, veteran pro­ appeared in concert at the chapel rence Memorial chapel to the doors, M an From Oshkosh” , is shelved in fessor in the department of history I* riday, April 8. She is making Madame Ernestine Schumann-Heink, the college library. world famous prima donna, wTa$ given at Lawrence < ollege, has accepted the her golden jubilee tour, her last Mr. H icks was the editor of the the degree of Doctor of Music, hou post of professor of Euro|>ean history season of concert singing. Oshkosh Northwestern. In addition, oris causa, by Lawrence college Sat on the International University cruise he was prominent in the diplomatic Madame Schumann-Heink’s sec­ urday morning. around the world. The cruise will be­ ond group of songs w'as especiallv world, being United States minister The degree, which is the first ever gin next September and will continue well received. “ The Earl King” to Peru for a number of vears. given by the Conservatory of Music, through May of 1928. by Franz Schubert, and “ When was presented by Dr. Henry M. W ris­ Dr. Trever’s appointment comes as the Roses Bloom” were outstand­ ton, following a brief but impressive a singular honor to the college, and Haresfoot Players In ing numbers in this group. In her ceremony. Dr. Arthur Weston was the history professor has been grant­ last group, “ Taps” was sung ini marshal of ceremonies, w'hile Mr. ed a Sabbatical leave of absence for “Meet the Prince” pressively. She also sang Arditi’s George Baldwin, a member of the one year bv the Lawrence board of “ Bolero” by request. The entire board of trustees and a friend of the trustees. Mrs. Trever will probably Here On Wednesday program was characterized not on­ singer, presented her. accompany him. ly by perfect technique but by the An academic procession of the fac­ The “ Floating University” , as the Annual Production of Madison Club emotional power which has made Madame Ernestine Schumann-Heink, as she was awarded the degree of ulty members preceded the ceremony, cruise is sometimes called, was un­ Has Striking Scenes and Doctor of Music last Saturday. The degree was conferred by Dr. Henry her beloved by audiences every­ and two selections were given by the dertaken for the first time this year, Costumes Merritt Wriston, president of the college. To the left of Dr. Wriston is George where. Lawrence Glee club, under direction and proved such a great success that Baldwin, who presented Schumann-Heink as a candidate for the degree, and She was assisted by Miss Flor­ Veracity and authenticity are the at the extreme right is Dr. A H. Weston, marshall of ceremonies. of Carl J. W’aterman. Mr. Carl Me it is to be continued in the fall and ence Hardeman, violinist, who pre­ keynotes to the scenery and costumes Kee sang the solo parts. w inter of 1927-8. sented two groups. Mr. Stewart for “ Meet the Prince!” the 29th an­ In conferring the degree, President The faculty of the University cruise Wille was the accompanist for nual Haresfoot show- which will play Dr. Wriston Reads Dean Naylor Pleads For Wriston said that it was not only will include approximately fifty men both the artists. at Fischer’s Appleton theatre Wed­ and women gathered from the fore­ Wilson War Message Renewal Of Friendships Madame Schumann Heink’s talent nesday. By a good piece of luck Bill which the college v ould recognize, most universities and colleges of the Purnell, the director of this year’s but the industry, the sincerity and country. About four hundred men production toured Europe this past Woodrow Wilson’s message to Con­ That the Lawrence studcrits dedi­ the singleness of purpose which has students and one hundred fifty women Dual Debate Marks summer, and secured information gress on April 2, 1917 asking th at cate this Passion Week to a “ Jesus marked her life. students will be admitted to the w’hich adds to the realism of the body to declare war on Germany was type” of friendship was the keynote “ The greatness of your position,” cruise. A full year of university Close Of Season For scenes. read by Dr. Henry M. Wriston at of Dean W. 8. N aylor’s speech in he said, “ does not blind us to the work, credit for which may be trans­ The scene of the second act is laid Thursday’s convocation. Acting on chapel Monday morning. effort which lies behind success, to ferred back to the colleges and uni­ Lawrence Debaters -in the courtyard of the inn of the the message, Congress declared war the determination wiiich has over­ versities in America, which the The Jesus type of friendship, said “ Three Golden A4 pies” at Heidel­ against Germany on April 6. the Dean, is the kind that transcends come obstacles, to the traits of char­ young men and women may attend, Meet North Central College Last berg, Germany in the heart of the The doetrine was read primarily be­ acter which have kept you steadily will be given them. even the Golden Rule, for it is built Thursday and Friday Rhine valley. Purnell was able to get cause April 6 was the tenth anniver­ upon your course, and to the poise The cruise is not a sight-seeing ex­ on Jesus’ precept to “ love each oth­ • Evenings sonv remarkable photographs of the sary of America’s entrance into the pedition. It takes only 9tudents who er even as I love you.” He pointed which has carried you through many real inn and the world’s most famous war, and also because ten years ago are interested from an intellectual out that it comprises geniality, the difficulties to triumph. castle that is located there on :i high the majority of the students were too In a dual debate which marked the standpoint, and, in choofting< ii» stu ­ most su|>erficia] quality necessary for “ Because you have known the promontory overlooking the beautiful young to appreciate the true import­ end of an unusually successful season, dents, good health, character and the first approach; integrity, the meaning of education, because you valley. ance of the message, and those who the Lawrence debating teams met the have alwrays grown in pow’er of un­ genuine intellectual interest is given measure of your truth to yourself and While progressing on his tour, the did understand its importance have teams from North Central College derstanding and interpretation, be­ emphasis. your friends; candor, a crystal white­ director met one of the representa­ lived through so much th at it is some­ last Thursday and Friday nights. The It is expected that the University ness of character; and loyalty, the cause you have forever been eager to tives of Lester’s Inc. of Chicago, who what blurred in their minds. It also Lawrence affirmative and North Cen­ cruise will vitalize the courses of measure of infinity with which a man enlarge your experienec and to furnish the costumes for the show, served as a reminder of the forces tral negative teams met here oa study offered, and that the oppor­ can act toward his friends. broaden your outlook, we delight to and together they scoured the Rhine and policies which brought the Thursday night while the Blue nega honor you, and by virtue of the au­ tunity for a closer and more person­ The Dean closed his speech with a valley and surrounding country for a American people into war. tive speakers debated an affirmative al relationship between faculty ami plea for the renewal of those friend­ thority vested in me, I confer upon typical costume for Katliie, the inn­ squad at Naperville, last Friday students wrill be very great. The de­ ships broken by the force of trivial you the degree of Doctor of Music, keeper’s daughter, who is imperson­ night. velopment' of international relations, circumstances, and said that old sores honoris causa, and admit you to all ated by John Mackin. Dr. Wriston In Five A rthur Mueller, ’29, W illiam Ver- its rights and privileges.” and of a “ world-minded” viewpoint festering in friendships should be The mail order sale for tickets op­ Addresses Last Week hage, ’28, and Gordon Clapp, ’27, will be stressed wherever possible in wiped out. Madame Schumann-Heink waved ened April 3 at Belting’s drug store, composed the Lawrence affirmative the courses of study offered. Devel­ her diploma triumphantly in the air and the sale of tickets at the box- Four addresses before Marinette team which argued for the adoption opment of these aims, it is expected, Girls Back Christian as, amid deafening applause from her office oj»ened Monday.