Green and white (Athens, Ohio) November 08 1927

              The Green and White THE OFFICIAL SEMI-WEEKLY STUDENT PUBLICATION AT OHIO UNIVERSITY VOLUME XVII. OHIO UNIVERSITY, ATHENS, OHIO, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1927. NO. 11. Fraternities Consider Deferred Pledging; Plan Exchange Visits Five Pledges at a Time to Be “Exchanged” For Purpose of Widening Acquaintance of Fraternity Freshmen DISAGREE ON DEFERRED PLEDGING Acknowledge Need of Campus for More Organizations to Take Care of Needs of Increasing Student Enrollment And Advocate New Local Fraternities For the first time in several years of a rather questionable existence the Men’s Inter-fraternity council put aside pointless sessions, and accomplished, or paved the way to, definite results at its second regular business meeting of the year yesterday afternoon. To the credit of the first meeting it must be remembered a new constitution was adopted. Several new interests in fraternity life were brought to light which emphasized the actual important part the council can play in future days at Ohio. Only one measure was actually passed. It decrees the sending of five pledges from each frateriitv to some other fraternity, according to a schedule to be develop© later, so that in time every organiza tion will have had the opportunity o entertaining representatives of ever other social organization and at th same time have the privilege of hav ing its pledges entertained at each o the other houses. The council decide to send freshmen delegates for th reason that in two or three years tim these men will presumably be th leaders on the campus besides beinj the heads of their own groups. Con sequently it is essential to future goo' feeling among fraternities that thes men be acquainted with other pledge as well as other fraternal customs a soon as possible. Furthermore it wil tend to destroy any inter-fratemit hatreds that might possibly grow u between two unacquainted societies. Discuss Deferred Pledging The Second issue discussed was th system of deferred pledging and it possible applications to Ohio universi ty. The problem seemed to meet wit an even amount of approval and dis approval. Apparently the dissenter feel that such a system would preven or deter men from coming to Ohi since they could go to another nearb school and be pledged at the very be ginning of the semester. Added t this is the doubt as to the individua honesty of the fraternities in obeyini the laws of the council. Nothin] would prevent them from permittin; a man to carry a pin in his pocket an thus be pledged as much as though h wore the pin on the lapel of his coat. Opposed to these arguments are th beliefs that deferred pledging wil make a man more satisfied with th group he selects since he will hav had opportunity to become acquainte with most fraternities before he act ually accepts a pin. And in additio; to this it would give the fratemitie an equal chance at all new men. No definite action will be taken o this matter for some time. It is eve: doubtful if any decision will b reached by January. Need More Locals The third problem placed before th council was the question of developini or organizing more local fratemitie so that in a few years time Ohio ma; have more nationals. It was an al most unanimous agreement that mor fraternities are needed at Ohio of botl local and national character. This de cision was based not only on the ben efit to be derived from each group b; the granting of more national charter but also on that to be gained by th university in that more groups woul bring more men to this school. schools are able to maintain reputation just by virtue of the fac that there are many national organi zations located on the campus. Ne\ men select the school since they knm they will have very good opportunitie of being pledged to a national fratei nity. Thus, more fraternal group would bring increased advertising t Ohio University. With less than half of the men, er rolled at Ohio, members of Greek lei ter societies there Jb no reason why s least two or three locals can not b immediately established. The Intel fraternity Council, in their discussior did not wish to assume charge of th organization of these locals bu seemed willing to sponsor such an ac tion should anyone begin the work. Further discussion was tabled unt the next meeting of the council in De cember when it is hoped that geners campus discussion of the problem wi' enable it to take definite action o them. o.u.  W. A. A. TO MEET AND PLAN DRIVE A meeting of the Women’s Athleti Association has been called for Thurs day evening at the women’s gym a 7:30. The purpose of the meeting i: to stimulate interest in fall and win ter sports, to make plans for a mem bership drive, to elect new secretary to appoint committees for planning the December women’s mass meeting of which W. A. A. will take charge Awards and numerals will he givei for hiking and tennis, and the spring sports of last year. Cosmopolitan Club Hears Address On Danish Gymnastics [ Ann Smith Talks of Interesting Methods of Scandinavian I i School [ CHOOSE ADVISOR >  Gymnastics that are taught in Denmark develop flexibility of muscles ; and gracefulness, according to an ad> dress given by Miss Ann Smith of the ■ department of women’s physical edu-1 oation, before members of the Cosmo■ politan club Saturday evening in the ! women’s gymnasium. : Miss Smith who spent the past sum> mer studying at a physical education 1 school in Ollerup, on an island of Den■ mark, related many interested exper-1 iences that happened during her I months in the Scandinavian country, r She explained that the Danes have ' provided Folk Schools for adults to attend, to learn scientific modes of 1 agriculture, household arts, physical * education, as well as more academic studies. ‘ Introduced into America I The director of the school at Oller’ up, Miss Smith told the club, is Neils - Bukk, who introduced Danish gymnas-1 tics into American when he brought a ■ troupe of boys and girls on a tour 1 through the United States, to demon-5 strate the type of athletic training that he has originated and developed. 1 Since then physical education leaders 1 have attended his school each summer ! to receive instruction in the work in order to be able to propagate knowledge concerning it, in American col! leges. r Following her address, Miss Smith > taught members of the Cosmopolitan ' club several Danish folk songs and • dances. ■ Plan International Supper 1 In the business meeting that pre■ ceded the Cosmopolitan club program ~ plans were made to hold an Intemar tional supper soon. The committee ap-5 pointed to make arrangements for the | cosmopolitian affair consist of Nelson I Woody, Shigeru Fukuda, Clay Bourquin, Bernice Prochaska, Virginia Ridi die. t Miss Mary T. Noss was unanimous■ ly elected to be the faculty advisor of 1 the Cosmopolitan club. r Beulah McCray was chosen to be 5 chairman of the social committee for ■ this year. 3 O.u.  Union Announces Dance for Friday \ Chase’s Will Play at First Varj sity Hop of Year I J The Social Activities Advisory i board of the Men’s Union has announced a Varsity Hop, its first dance of the year, to be held Friday evening in the Union dance hall. Chase’s Collegians will play, and , the dance will last from eight until * eleven-thirty o’clock. Homer Pritchard, of the Social Activities board, is c chairman of the dance committee and . promises an evening of entertainment, t Tickets will sell for one dollar, s This is the second of the series of - Varsity Hops which is being sponsored - by the Women’s League and Men’s ’, Union. r In view of the success of the first X dance, the organizations have decided :. to make the hops monthly affairs, i hoping that they mil provide a broad- X er social field for non-fraternity students.CALENDAR TUESDAY Campus Affairs Meeting, 3:30. Junior class meeting, 3:30. Orchestra, 7:00. Band, 4:30. University choral, 4:30. WEDNESDAY Cresset and Torch taps, convocation.Men’s Glee Club, 8:30. Varsity Male Quartet, 2:30. THURSDAY W. A. A. meeting Orchestra, 7:00 FRIDAY Armistice Day Varsity Hop Varsity Male Quartet, 2:30 Light Practice Is Handed Basketeers In Second Tryout Cagers Rapidly Rounding Into Form; New Men Are Added VETERANS REPORT Sophomore Candidates Will Push Varsity Men for Regular Positions The second practice of varsity candidates was held in the men’s gym last Thursday night. Many new men reported to Coach Grover for the first time. The squad numbers nearly thirty members, including several of last year’s varsity squad and last year’s freshman team. The squad was put through light workouts, including the handling and shooting of the ball. Grover announced that the work would be light for the present giving all candidates a chance to round into form. Many men, eligible for varsity competion, are members of the footbal squad, and will not report until after the gridiron season is brought to a close in the Ohio Wesleyan game Nov. 20. Although it is too early in the season to make predictions as to the strength of the Bobcats, it is known that Coach Grover has one of the strongest outfits that has ever represented Ohio university on the hardwood court. The veterans of last year’s squad are Burkholder, Bayless, Bonifield, Macklin, Williams and O’Neil. Many other juniors and seniors have reported, all of whom will give the veterans a battle for their old positions. Burkholder is on the sick list with a lame shoulder but will be able to get in the swing by next week. Bayless and Walton, two good forwards, will battle with each other for a forward position with the former having the edge, due to experience. Bayless, a very good forward, may also be used at a running guard position. Macklin will probably be after the center position. The sophomore candidates will give every veteran a hard fight for his place on the team. Kline, Campbell, Timms and Fergus, all good forwards, are eligible for the varsity, while Briggs, last year’s frosh captain, is a good bet at the pivot position. At the guard posts, Coach Grover has Brammer, who will report following football, and Johnny Russ, former Ohio State man, and Trace. The freshmen will report at a later date. o.u.  A. U. W. Plans Fund Interest to Be Used for Graduate ResearchAt the November meeting of the Athens branch of the A. A. U. W., held Thursday evening at the Faculty Woman’s Club, reports were made by the local delegates who attended the state meeting of the association at Youngstown, Otcober 21 and 22. Of especial interets to university people is the project of the national organization to raise a fellowship fund, the interest from which will be used to help women graduates of American colleges pursue graduate research work at home or abroad. The local organization hopes to bring prominent educators to speak on the Ohio campus from time to time through the year. o.u.  CHAPTERS OF NOVEL READ AT MEETING A character sketch, by Virgene Brill, one by Pauline Swanson, an essay entitled “Bat-eyed Pedants,” by Robert Estrich, and chapters two and three of “The Innocence of Owen Duckworth,” a novel by Professor Peckham, were the original compositions read at the second November meeting of the English club held at the home of Dean and Mrs. E. W. Chubb, Tuesday evening. Other features of the program were four of the best poems selected from the Emerson prize contest, written by former Ohio students, which Dean Chubb read to the club. “The Judas Tree," by Virginia Spriggs, “Things Fugitive,” by Frances Morton, “My Father,” by Vema Fogg, and “Statue” by Wynne Vernon, were included. ACQUATIC CLUB TO INITIATE ELEVEN The Ohio Acquatic club will entertain its friends and initiates at a splash party Wednesday evening at the women’s gym. The following girls have passed the tests prescribed by O. A. C. and will be initiated proceeding the splash party: Louise Daggett, Jean Dickey, Ebba Fosselius, Mildred Houseworth, Betty Mclntyre, Edna Juergens, Lucile Rowe, Pauline Swanson, Lucille Van Lehn, Eleanore Ward and Eleanor Wilson. A business meeting of O. A. C. was held at the women’s gym Tuesday at 12:4b; o.u.  Greek Teams Will Resume Activities In Tonight’s Play Exciting Contests Are Billed for Tonight and Tomorrow GROW MORE POPULAR Undefeated Teams Will Battle for Lead in Championship Race in Class B » By Everett Oakes When the Green Circle B’s lock horns with the boys from the Delt house tonight, some lively events are likely to occur. Both seem bent on capturing the Class B honors and have some impressive scores composing their list of victories. After the dust from the first conflict has blown away and the umpire again announces “batter up,” the Betss will take on the Theta Chi A’s. -The former have a formidable lineup including Daniels and Wise. These Betas won a decisive victory over the Kappa Psi’s, 7 to 3,»a week or so ago. At 8:30 the Tau Sigma Delta men play the Tri Gam B outfit. Tomorrow evening the Sigma Pi’s play the Betas of the Class B division. Earlier in the season the latter team was outclassed by the Omega Beta Pi’s, 21 to 0. Since that time the Betas have improved considerably and are expected to give the Sigs a run for their money. The Sigma Pi’s won a verdict over the Delta Sigs by virtue of a forfeit in one of the opening clashes of the intramural season. Knickerbocker club versus the Green Circle A’s should prove an interesting struggle. These boys from Brooklyn play a nice game of ball and the Circle men will have to step to beat them. The Circle A’s won a hard fought game from the Phi Delts last week, 4 to 2. This victory gave evidence that “they knew” their baseball.Phi Delt B’s chose a tough assignment in the Kappa Psi B’s. The latter outfit was downed 9 to 2 by the Green Circles while the boys from Mulberry street put up a game fight but lost to Lambda Chi’s, 3 to 2, a while ago. So, while it is not a game between two undefeated nines, nevertheless it will be a struggle. At 8:30, before the lights are turned out, the Delta Sigs matchc up against the Tau Sig A’s. The Tau Sigs have been beaten by the Sigma Pi’s and are naturally out to raise their standing. Each evening the crowd grows larger and the spectators these two evenings should outnumber the attendance of any previous night as the scheduled contests will probably prove interesting. o.u.  Recognition to Be Given Tomorrow Convocation Program Will Mark Mid-Year Awards of Activity and Scholarship Tomorrow’s convocation promises to be one of the most interesting of the year from the undergraduate viewpoint. Scholarship awards will be made the two men’s organizations having the highest scholarship averages for the semester from January to June of last term and also to the man with the highest average. Torch taps and Cresset calls will be made, recognizing outstanding senior students. A special musical program by the Varsity Male Quartet will comprise the remainder of the convocation program.The taps for Torch, contrary to the usual mid-year custom, will be made in the same manner as the spring selections instead of the less interesting calling of the desired men. Torch announces its selections as based on campus citizenship, scholarship, and activities. Cresset choices will be made from among girls wth a “B” average who are also outstanding in their activities.The Men’s Union scholarship cups are to be awarded, one to the highest social organization, and one to the highest men’s group other than Greek letter social fraternities. Awards will also be given the man with the highest scholastic average for the same period. In case of a tie, two awards will be made. Honorable mention will be given the first twenty men. The Varsity quartet will sing two numbers; The Little Irish Girl, bj Lohr, and Oh, Miss Hannah! McKinley Leads Ohio Offense As Bobcats Wallop Big Red Ohio Scores Twice in First Period; Baptists Cross Ohio Goal in Second Quarter, But Fail to Score During Remainder of Contest TAYLOR LINE PLAYS WELL Peden Eleven Threatens During Second Half, But Lacks Scoring Punch; Pass Attack Features Denison Play The Bobcat grid squad staged a successful attack on the arsenal which houses the big guns of the Denison football machine and in two welltimed maneuvers, drove the enemy back the distance necessary to score two touchdowns and a 12-7 victory, at Granville, Saturday. Captain Robeson and Lieutenant McKinley were the particular stars of the day’s fracas, the latter, especially showing a great offensive drive and accounting for the two touchdowns, single handed. The big halfback, who had just returned to the team following a two-week’s layoff, made his presence felt in every play. In addition to making a great share of the Ohio gains through the line, he did most of the Bobcat passing, and was responsible for most of the gains made via the kicking route. Deeds Stars for Denison The individual performance of Deeds, Denison fullback, featured for the losers. He scored the one touchdown made by the Big Red team, by grabbing a pass from Otto and crossing the goal line in the second period of play. Both Ohio scores were made in the first period and in the first few minutes of play. The initial score occurred when Otto fumbled a punt and the ball was recovered on the 32-yard line. Starting an offensive attack of straight football, the Bobcat backfielders mached the distance to the goal. The second and final score for the locals occurred a few minutes later when Young intercepted one of Otto’s passes and ran to the 25-yard line, from where the Ohioans pushed the oval across. Line Better A decided improvement was noticeable in the work of the Bobcat line. From end to end, the line members displayed a different brand of football than has been noticeable in past contests, and proved unusually aggressive in their offensive movements. Virtually all of McKinley’s advances were made directly possible by the work of the forward wall. The play of both teams declined during the second half, but a heavy snowfall and strong cross winds prevented many aerial attempts. The Bobcats threatened the Denison goal twice during the second half, but in both instances the Denisonians braced on their own 20-yard line, and prevented further score. A third drive for a touchdown was underway during the last few minutes of play, but the Bobcats were halted on the 15-yard line when the gun announced that the game was over. Fight Evenly The two teams battled evenly during the early moments of the first period, but the first break of the contest paved the way for the visitors, when Otto fumbled a Bobcat punt and the first Ohio drive got under way. The Ohio backfielders alternated at carrying the ball toward the Big Red barrier, but McKinley accounted for most of the yardage gained and carried the ball over from the three-yard line, on a plunge through right tackle. He missed the kick from placement. Young’s interception and run to the 25-yard line, placed the Pedenmen in scoring position a few minutes later. With the Ohio line opening up gigantic holes, the Bobcat backs again rushed the Denison line and reached the 1-yard line from where McKinley carried the oval across. He again failed in the try for point. Big Red Holds Apparently not daunted by the Ohio attack, the Big Red gridders came back strong in the second period. A bad pass from center, gave Denison possession of the ball on the Ohio 25- yard line. Stubbs threw a short pass to a Denison back and the ball was grounded by the Ohio defense, but the referee ruled that interference had been made with the Granville receiver and the gain was allowed. After meeting with little success through the line, Otto tossed a short pass to Deeds, who caught the ball on the three-yard line and raced the remaining distance. Gregory made the extra point. Both teams attempted some passes during the second half, but few were successful, and the game was unusually slow from a spectator’s standpoint. Ohio maintained the better of the offense, but lacked the punch necessary to add additional scores. Sinfonians Reveal Identity; Entertain With Air Program Musical Entertainers Will Broadcast From W S A I Friday Evening NEWLY ORGANIZED That a singing, instrumental sextet, known as the Ohio University Sinfonians, or “musical entertainers,” offering a varied program of musical entertainment, will be heard from radio station W S A I, Cincinnati, from 9:00 to 10:00 o’clock (Eastern Standard time) Friday evening, was made known today by members of the organization.Organized only three weeks, the Sinfonians, revealing their identity for the first time, today, have arranged a program which includes a double piano number, vocal duets, instrumental trio numbers, quartet numbers and an instrumental solo. Each of the Sinfonians has been heard on numerous occasions on this campus and enjoys considerable repute as a musician. The personnel includes Marianna Bing, “Bid” Edmunds, Barbara Kantzer, Don Dowd, David Todd and Bob Richards. “The project is backed by the school of music,” state the members, “and everybody is urged to ‘listen in’ Friday evening on a most entertaining program.” The program follows: Dance and Sing H. Lane Wilson Quartet Mariana Bing, soprano Barbara Kantzer, alto Bid Edmunds, tenor Don Dowd, bass Dave Todd, accompanist Neenah Thurlow-Lieurance Bid Edmunds Violin obligato, Bob Richards When Day Is Done R. Katscher Trio Barbara Kantzer, cello Bob Richards, violin Dave Todd, piano From the Hills of Dream Forsyth Mariana Bing Juba Dance Nathaniel Dett Two Pianos Barbara Kantzer Dave Todd A Dream J. C. Bartlett Bob Richards, viola solo Londonderry Air  String Trio Out of the Dusk Dorothy Lee Don Dowd Cello obligato, Barbara Kantzer Pale Moon Frederick Logan Beloved Ohio C. D. Giauque Quartet o.u.  Intramural Debate Phi Delta Gamma Will Again Sponsor Inter-fraternity Debates Announcement that the local chapter of Phi Delta Gamma, national forensic fraternity, will again sponsor a series of intramural debates here during the winter months, was made today by club officials. Any men’s organization on the campus is invited to participate in these debates, officials stated, and a date for the first meeting of the various club representatives will be announced tomorrow morning at chapel exercises. Phi Delta Gamma has sponsored intramural debates on this campus for the past two years, and many interesting verbal battles have been staged. CONFERENCE LEADERS ARE NOT YET CERTAIN Although Wittenberg and Dayton seem to have the inside track in the battle for the Ohio confeemce championship, Miami, Muskingum and Oberlin still have hopes that the leaders will taste defeat ere the season ends. The three runners-up in the standings have lost one game and won five, but if either Ohio Wesleyan or Dayton could upset Wittenberg, the conference would be in a tie. However, to achieve that result, Dayton would have to be defeated next Saturday by Miami. Oberlin rose to a semblance of its early season strength last week when it defeated Akron in the best played game of the day. Muskingum continued in the running by overwhelming Heidelberg, and Miami had little trouble in disposing of Ohio Northern. Other results follow: Mt. Union 34, Case 12; Ohio university 12, Denison 7; Baldwin-Wallace 9, Hiram 0; Kenyon 7, Marietta 0; Wooster 9, Reserve 6.