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VOLUME xxxvm.
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, ATHE NS, GA„ MARCH 10, 1088.
NUMBER 20.
'Julius Caesar’
Pleases Large
Crowd Friday
'Hamlet'' to Be Given at Seney*
Stovall Tonight at 8:30 by
New York Actors
Shakespeare's famous “Julius
Caesar" was presented to a large
and appreciative audience of students
and Athenians in Seney-Stovall Me
morial theater on Lucy Cobb cam
pus this afternoon by the James
Hendrickson-Claire Bruce company,
of New York city, under the auspices
of the Thalian-Blackfriars Dramatic
club.
The New York actors will give a
performance of “Hamlet” at 8:30 p.
m. in Seney-Stovall. Tickets for to
night’s performance are now on sale
at Costa’s and will be sold tonight
at the box-office.
(links Being Honored
Checks are being accepted at both
performances today, despite the pres
ent nation-wide financial situation.
The Bruce-Hendrickson company
has been touring the country for the
past six years, presenting Shake
speare’s plays exclusively. They have
been presented at leading colleges
and universities all over the United
States and have been received favor
ably by audiences and critics where-
ever they have played.
Through their outstanding acting,
Hendrickson and Miss Bruce have
established themselves among the
foremost interpreters of the classic
drama on the American stage.
Through last minute arrangements
with the Thalian-Blackfriars club,
Georgia students and Athenians will
be given an opportunity of seeing
two of their most notable successes
today in the University theater on
Lucy Cobb campus.
Lauded by Press
Press notices all over the nation
have praised the Shakespearean play
ers.
Students Are Urged
To Pay Fees in Cash
III regard to the paying of
fees for the Spring quarter reg
istration, President 8. V. Han
ford issued the following state
ment at noon Friday:
“The banking situation as The
Red and Black goes to press is still
uncertain and for that reason it is
difficult to make any positive state
ment relative to the procedure in
registering students for the third
quarter.
“Many difficulties are connected
with the handling of checks in this
crisis. It is therefore requested that
all students pay their fees with cur
rency or post office orders. If checks
(Continued on page 8)
Term Examinations
Begin Wednesday;
Will End Saturday
Students May Register for
Spring Quarter During Ex
amination Period
Winter examinations begin at 9
a. m. Wednesday, March 15, and
will close at 12 M. Saturday, March
18, according to an announcement
by Dean L. L. Hendren. Morning
examinations are scheduled from 9
a. m. to 12 M. and afternoon exam
inations from 2:30 p. m. to 5:30 p.
m. The Red and Black last week
erroneously reported that the exam
inations would begin March 18.
Students can complete their regis
tration for the spring quarter by pay
ing their fees during the examination
period. Anyone who fails to register
by 6 p. m. Monday, March 20, or
(Continued on page 2)
|*Y’ Presidents
Are Nominated
By Committee
Richardson, Broach, and Jor
dan Eligible to Election as
Religious Head Candidate!*
Milton Richardson, Macon; Claude
Broach, Athens, and Clarence Jor
dan, Talbotton, have been nominated
for the presidency of the Y. M. C.
A. by the board of nominations. The
election will take place Wednesday,
March 22. Margaret Slaton, Wash
ington, and Lavinia Maynard. Ath
ens, have been nominated for the
presidency of the Y. W. C. A.
By the terms of the constitution
of the organizations the officers for
the year 1933-34 will be elected from
the names submitted by the nominat
ing committees. Students will vote
on regular ballots to be provided at
the polls, and must Bign their names
to the ballot if it is to be counted.
Claude Green, Clayton, and Sam
Atkinson, Waverley, have been nom
inated for the position of recording
secretary of the Y. M. C. A. Norman
Sands, West Point, and Robert
Stephens, Atlanta, have been nom
inated for treasurer of the organiza
tion.
The other nominees for the Y. W.
C. A. are: vice-president, Katherine
MacMillan, Atlanta, and Elma Shu
man, Greenville, S. C.; secretary and
treasurer, Margaret Basher, Savan
nah, and Edith Trotter, Crawford-
ville, and corresponding secretary,
Catherine Howard, Atlanta, and Mar
guerite Holst, Cuthbert.
Only women students are eligible
to vote for the officers of the Y. W.
C. A. Separate ballots for the Y.
(Continued on page 7)
University Youths Crowd Soda Emporia
As Nation’s Executives Wrinkle Brows
The Knoxville Journal says: ’The
two best Shakespearean presenta
tions that a Knoxville audience has
witnessed were presented in munici
pal auditorium last night by James
Hendrickson and Claire Bruce.”
The Macon Telegraph: “New York
troup delights audience at Wesleyan.
The age-old drama was presented
with dignity, clearness, and sym
pathy, and was received with real
enjoyment last night in Wesleyan
auditorium.”
The Carolina Tar Heel, student
publication at the University of
North Carolina, commented editorial
ly on the performance, saying that
"students of Shakespeare and the
drama gain a new appreciation of
real acting after seeing the perform
ance of James Hendrickson and
Claire Bruce."
High School Papers
Entered in Contest
Entries for the contest to determ
ine the best high school papers in
the state must be in by April 15, ac
cording to Prof. John E. Drowry,
head of the School of Journalism.
This contest is in conjunction with
the annual Georgia Scholastic Press
association to be held May 5.
The publication of the different
high schools are classified so that
there may bo a fair judgment of their
work. Some high schools have mag
azines, some newspapers, and others
only annuals so that it is necessary
(Continued on page 2)
While committee room lights in
Washington burned far into the night
and President Roosevelt and his ad
visers wrinkled their brows over the
nation’s financial problems, collegiate
youth at the University crowded into
soda omporla as usual to hear the
orchestras or mutilate electrical re
cordings.
But orders for “cokes” dropped
rapidly and it was “Water, please,”
as the music went on.
The Moon-Winn Drug company re
ported to The Red and Black that
sales had dropped 50 per cent.
“The banking holiday has affected
our business tremendously,” Patrick’s
said, "but we hope it’s temporary.
I guess it will do us a lot of good
in the long run.”
“Business is a little stagnant, of
course,” Citizen’s pharmacy said,
"but everybody is hopeful everything
will soon be all right.”
Costa’s also reported a drop in
sales following the closing of Geor-
r Naive of St. Peters Cathedral,’ Painting
Hanging in Chapel, Slowly Disintegrating
By Madge Durden
The approaching ruin of the paint
ing, "Naive of St. Peter’s Cathedral,”
is the coming death of one of the
prized possessions of the University.
This work by George Cook, famous
southern artist, hangs in the west
end of the historic chapel at the
world’s oldest state university.
The history of the painting in the
chapel begins with the commission
of George Cook, of Richmond, Va.,
to Rome for three years study by
Daniel Pratt, wealthy Alabama art
patron. While abroad Mr. Cook
made the original of the painting,
getting its dimensions at the time
for his larger work which he com
pleted in America.
The picture originally was to hang
in the art gallery owned by Mr. Pratt
which was built especially to hold
the Cathedral painting and Mr.
Cook's copy of Da Vinci’s "Last Sup
per.” When the two master-pieces
were finished and ready to decorate
the walls of the gallery it was dis
covered that the house and gallery
were endangered by dry rot. The
War Between the States made it Im
possible for Mr. Pratt to rebuild his
house and gallery at the time, there
fore it was necessary to find an ap
propriate place for his art treasures.
In respect for Mr. George Cook,
who died soon after the completion
of his work, Mr. Pratt consulted the
artist's widow in the decision of
where to place the painting. Mrs.
Cook, having lived in Athens, was
an ardent admirer of the University
and suggested that the donation of
her husband’s greatest paintings be
made to it. Mr. Pratt was a former
Georgia citizen and agreed that the
University was an ideal location.
Considering the value of two fam
ous works of art to the University
the trustees accepted the offer of
Mr. Pratt and consented to remodel
the chapel to hold the paintings.
With the completion of the chapel
the paintings were formally present
ed to the University by Mr. Pratt in
the year 18s7, or 1868. The exact
date is, not known.
The work of the “Naive of St.
Peter’s Cathedral” was placed at the
west end of the chapel. The painting
of the “Last Supper” was hung in
the art museum on the top story of
the-Academic building. The two were
so large that the chapel proved too
small to tastefully hold them both.
During the years that have passed
since the presentation of the Uni
versity’s two most famous works of
art the painting of the “Last Sup-
I per” has disappeared. When the Col
lege of Agriculture was admitted to
the University it was necessary to
use the art museum as a mechanical
drawing room. The "Last Supper”
was taken down with the rest of the
collection, carefully rolled, and put
on top of one of the shelves from
where it disappeared.
The Cathedral picture in its pres
ent condition can last only a few
(Continued on page 6)
Charles Reynolds, editor of The
Red and Black, walked into the Hol
man hotel Monday to attend the bi
monthly meeting of Blue Key coun
cil. The table was set for the lunch
eon but no member of the council
was present. Reynolds learned the
members had decided to hang on to
the fifty cents which they pay toward
defraying expenses of the luncheon
in view of the bank holiday.
Lucien Whittle, Brunswick, house
manager of the Sigma Nu chapter,
paid his three helpers, Tom, the
cook; Freddie, the butler, and Rich
ard, the dishwasher, in checks last
Wednesday, instructing them not to
cash them until Saturday. When
(Continued on page 7)
*
Soule Will Make Report
Before Board of Regents
Dr. A .M. Soule, president of the
College of Agriculture, will make a
•eport to the board of regents In At
lanta Monday on research, instruc-
ion, and extension.
Dr. Soule has recently completed
a report on the research that has
been done by the College of Agricul
ture during the past year. The re
port shows that there are 125 re
search projects being conducted, and
that of these 19 have been completed
and 19 new ones have been taken
ip in their place. j
Thalian-Blaekfriars Bulk
Faculty Auditor’s Control
Of Proceeds From Plays
Charge by Heckman for Pro
fessional Services Disappro
ved of by Dramatists
Russell Prize of $50
Offered in Psychology
A prize of $50 will be awarded to
he student of psychology writing the
iest essay on any subject of psychol
ogical interest, according to Dr. A. S.
Edwards, professor of psychology.
The award, known as the Horace
llussell prize, will be given on Hon
ors day. Any student who has had
r is registered for a course in psy
chology is eligible. Essays must be
n Dr. Edwards’ possession by April
16, and subjects approved as soon
is possible.
The prize was founded in 1902
>y Judge Horace Russell of New
ork city. Luelle Mitchell, Athens,
was given (he award in 1932.
Plans Being Made
By f X’Club to Select
Foremost Student
By Charles Reynolds
Flat refusal this week by the Thal
ian-Blackfriars Dramatic club to turn
additional money into the office of
i’rof. H. M. Heckman, faculty audit
or of Student activity funds, because
of fees for professional services by
l’rofossor Heckman, brought the dis
cussion over activity funds to the
breaking point.
In the disbursement of money for
sots and materials used in the last
production of tho dramatists, "Cap
tain Applejack,” it was discovered
by the business manugor, director,
and president of the Thalian-Black
friars that the club had credit on the
activity hooks for $90 l#ss than was
thought. When asked for an explana
tion, Professor Heckman declared
that this amount had been charged
by him for auditing the hooks of
the organization during tho last two
years.
Work on Move to Muke
Memorial of Old Bell Con
tinued by Committee
A committee to work out details
af the plan to honor the University’s
most outstanding student was ap
pointed by the “X” cluh Tuesday
night.
Plans for making a memorial of
the old chapel bell, cracked during
the celebration of a University
triumph; installation of a drinking
fountain on the campus, and further
beautification of the University
;rounds were alBO discussed by the
•lub which met with Dr. S. V. San-
ord in special meeting.
Instructions were given the com
mittee working on the plan to honor
the University’s most outstanding
student to write other institutions
where such plans are in effect so
‘hat tho best possible method of se
lection might be worked out. It
was decided that the student must
be a senior, although there is to be
no restriction as to sex. No definite
action has yet been taken, however.
(Continued on page 6)
No Agreement Known
Dave Steine, Warrenton, business
manager of the club, told The Red
and Black Thursday that he knew
of no agreement between the faculty
auditor and the dramatic club where
by the auditor was to receive remun
eration from the funds of the dra
matists which are derived from the
production of three plays each year.
James H. Cobb Jr., Savannah,
president of the Thalian-Blackfriars,
likewise knew of no such agreement;
neither did Prof. Edward C. Crouse,
director of the club, who does not
roceive pay for his services.
Cobh Makes Htntcnicnt
Cobb gave the following statement
explaining the position of the dra
matists:
"In the issuing of requisitions for
materials for sets, the purchase of
posters, programs, and the like, we
feel that greater efficiency can bo
effected by handling the funds our
selves. We think It desirable to have
this direction under Prof. Edward
0. Crouse and Dave Steine, but we
are quite willing for Prof. H. M.
leckman or any other person desig
nated by the board of regents or
he student activity committee of tho
(Continued on page 2)
Old Chapel Bell Will Be Made Memorial
Of University Through e X’ Cluh Proposal
The old chapel bell that in the
course of over a quarter of a cen
tury rang out the glad tidings of
athletic victories, class day exercises,
class periods, and a myriad of other
things is soon to become one of the
cherished memorials of the Univer
sity. At the proposal of the "X”
club it is to be cleaned, polished,
and placed in the foyer of Memorial
mil. A suitable bronze plate will
be placed upon the bell describing
ts history.
The bell was originally hung in
(he bell tower that for years adorn
ed the roof of the chapel; safe, as
the authorities then thought, from
the onslaught of drunken students.
For in the "good old days ” all cele-
irations were considered Incomplete
unless every one got "hooping”
drunk. And some of the good broth
ers found their way invariably to
the back of the chapel where for
hours at a time, locked in the chap
el, they would ring away at the old
bell.
The tower in which the bell hung
was directly over where the organ
pipes are now located, and the rope
that rang the bell hung down inside
of the chapel. A student could break
in the chapel, lock It from the in
side, and proceed to keep Athens
awake until he grew tired of the
noise himself.
One of the favorite stunts was to,
"limb up the tower and file off the
rivet that held the clapper in the
bell. When the bell ringer went
out the next morning to summon the
weary students to class, imagine his
surprise when the old bell refused
to peal forth a single note. On one
occasion, amid great ceremony, a
largo student group took the stolen
clapper, paraded down the campus
to the banks of the muddy Oconee,
and amid the resounding cheers dedi
cated it to the cooling waters. Throe
weeks elapsed before another could
be ordered from a bell manufactur
ing concern in the North. It was
a time of much confusion.
On the fatal day of its cracking the
old bell had rung constantly for over
14 hours, celebrating an athletic vic
tory, when it ceased to ring as the
aged rope was Jerked by the lined
up freshmen. When the students
climbed up to examine it, the bell
was red-hot from the constant ring
ing. Needless to say it never rang
after that. At a meeting of the
alumni society a few weeks later,
$2,500 was subscribed towards the
purchase of the new bell, tho one
that now brings students to classes.
When the bell was purchased it
was decided to place it in a tower
in the rear of the chapel in lieu of
its former place on top. A wealthy
citizen of Athens, Mr. John White,
donated the money for the construc
tion of the tower.
In the olden days bonfires were
very much more common than today,
and while the flames crackled on
Herty field the old chapel bell rang
out the glad tidings, “so that the
world might know.”
A number of the present members
af the faculty were then in their
prime and had a great deal of pleas
ure in doing what is now looked
upon as taboo. Ah, how the times
change.
And the old bell will find a nice
quiet lodging in Memorial hail after
i i career of hectic events.