Pasadena Chronicle, April 07, 1927

VOL. XVIII PASADENA, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 1927 NO. 24 -‘Candida’ Will Appear On Friday BOYS LEAGUE PUTS TEETH INTO RULES Committee on Smoking and Gambling Given Power To Do Effective Work Constitution Formed Definite Policy Drawn up and Published Showing How Offenders are Handled At the meeting of the Boys’ League held last Friday, impor¬ tant discussions on smoking and the new problem of gambling were the main events. Commissioner of the boys’ wel¬ fare, Maynor Shove, called the meeting to order, and after the minutes of the last meeting had been read, a skit from “Candida” was presented by some of the J. C. players. The question of smoking was again brought up and it was found that the boys go several blocks away to engage in their hobbies. Because of this, Mr. O’Mara said that a closed campus would be the result if the boys did not stop their practise immediately, and “Mr. O’Mara knowns what is best for the students of P. H. S.” The problem of gambling be¬ tween the boys was also discussed', and by a majority standing vote, it was decided to deal out the same punishment to the gambling students as is meted out to the nictotine fiends. Mr. O’Mara also gave a talk on smoking and gambling, and when he said that cigarettes are “coffin nails,” “Pat” was as near right as anyone can be.. Smoking Committee The following fellows met in the S. B. office yesterday on the invi¬ tation of Maynor Shove, Boys’ League president: Hahn, Chairman Jayred Harrington Higgins Griffen Matter Ashton Kerr Tyler Weston McKenney Noble McGregor Resner Anderson Young Leddy Mason Bell Roby Upjohn Shove They will constitute the Smoking and Gambling Committee. The constitution of the com¬ mittee was read by Shove and ac¬ cepted by the members. It is as follows : CONSTITUTION OF THE SMOKING AND GAMBLING COMMITTEE 1. This committee shall be known as the Smoking and Gambling Com¬ mittee. 2. The ground covered by the smoking committee shall include all territory between Walnut and Rose Villa, and Holliston and Bonnie streets, including all cars, stores, etc. 4. No H. S. or J. C. student shall be permitted to smoke be¬ tween the hours of 7 : 30 A. M. and 5:00 P. M. 5. Any student seen with a ci¬ garette in his hand, lit or unlit will have his name turned in. 6. Any student committing the smoking or gambling offense in the aforementioned territory shall have his name published in the daily Bulletin and posted in the window of the S. B. office. He shall lose 20 merit credits, be ineligible for ath¬ letics, and be ineligible for school, class, or club offices. 7. Any student committing the gambling or smoking offense twice will not be permitted to leave the campus at noon. For the third offense he shall be barred from school for a week, and for the fourth offense be automatically dropped from school. 8. Gambling shall include, Singers Entertain JVa r Veterans Appearing on a program, which was given as a benelit for the veterans at the San Fernando hospital, members of the junior college glee clubs sang Thursday evening, March 31. Those who took part were Eunice Erikson, who sang “My Lover is a Fisherman,” “Pale Moon,” and “Sally Roses.” She was accompanied by Charlotte Gould, who played two piano solos, “Gavotte,” by D’Albert, and “Lullaby,” by Brahms-Grainger. The men’s quartette, composed of Don Anderson, Marion Worrell, Warde Ogden, and Alton Culver, sang ‘.‘Softly She Slumbers,” and “Neapolitan Nights.” An octette, composed of Pauline Irwin, Margaret Bundy, Rose Marie Monw, Bernice Kidd, Marion Worrell, Don Anderson, Alton Culver an d Warde Ogden sang “O’ Dry Those Tears,” and “Aloh’s Holiday.” The women’s sextette, Margaret Bundy, Pauline Orwin, Bernice Kidd, Rose Marie Monw, Evelyn Anderson, and Merriam Howland, sany “Fairy Hills,” “Morn Rise,” and “My Love Hath Wings.” The program was under the direction of Mrs. Amy Grau Miller, director of the junior col¬ lege glee clubs. Jane Addams Speaks to Girls Friday, April 1, was a red letter day in the lives of the girls of P. H. S. on that day, members of the Girls’ League had the privilege of having as a guest at their meeting, Miss Jane Addams, one of the foremost social service workers in the U. S. today. Miss Addams was presented to the girls by Miss Nellie G. Clarke. In her short message, Miss Addams traced the development of the rights of women in. govern¬ mental affairs to the present era, comparing the number of women in office in the United States, to those in foreign countries. With the steady progress of rights of women in the Unted States, this generation has all the chances of advancing ahead of all other nations. Miss Addams also expressed her confidence in the American girl of today, saying that the | success of the future depends upon this generation, and that if each girl will relize her responsi¬ bilities, the women of tomorrow will be able to take a more active part in governmental affairs and national problems, and will be able to set a standard for the world. Preceding Miss Addam’s speech was a violin solo by Margaret Hayes, accompained by Dorothy Sayles, and a short skit from “Candida.” matchin, lagging, shooting craps or any game of chance. 9. Any student driving off in a car to smoke or gamble will not be permitted to leave the campus at noon. If the offense is com¬ mitted more than once, he shall be under the jurisdiction of Mr. O’¬ Mara at noon, in his office. 10. Any student not a member of the H. S. or J. C. who persists in smoking or gambling across the street in the aforementioned ter¬ ritory shall be approached by not less than 6 of the smoking com¬ mittee and requested to refrain. 11. No member of the Smoking Committee shall be permitted to carry cigarettes or tobacco on his person while on the school grounds on the aforementioned territory, or while at school. 12. These rules shall be interpret¬ ed at the discretion of the com¬ mittee. Players Will Give Only One Performance • April the 8th Second Annual Play Promises to Set a High Prestige for Succeeding Productions; Cast Has Been Definitely Selected: Last Rehearsals Good Determined to set a precedent in amateur productions as well as in junior college productions, members of the- cast of “Candida” are putting the finishing touches on the second annual junior col¬ lege play, which is to be pre¬ sented Friday evening, April 8. Profits from the play will go toward the commencement fund. The junior college Players are co¬ operating in the production. The cast has been definitely chosen. Charlotte Macomber, who has been prominent in many dra¬ matic productions, will be in the title role. She will be supported by Neil Campbell, as Marchbanks, and Wesley Jensen, as Morrell, both of whom are known to the student body for their dramatic interpretations. Others in the cast are Everett Kadel, as Lexy; Julia Warren, as Prossy, and Eugene Nelson, as Burgess, all of whom have participated in previous pro¬ ductions. The entire cast has been congratulated upon their splendid work. With such a cast, and under such direction as that of Miss Elizabeth Keppie, there can be only one prediction as to the success of “Candida.’' Theatre parties have ben plan¬ ned by the Gunaike, Phrenocos- mia, Sanskrit, Aeropagite, and Players clubs, each of which have reserved large sections. The local production has also attracted the attention of many drama lovers in Pasadena. Posters have been placed on aii the buses and street cars and also in many downtown windows. Contrary to a previous an¬ nouncement there will be only one performance of “Candida.” Tickets are on sale in the west basement and are 50 and 75 cents. Many fine stage settings and costumes are being used in the play. “Candida” is said to be Bernard Shaw’s most brilliant play... Those who are familiar with Mr. Shaw’s plays know that they are noted for their clever conversation and subtle presentation of human na¬ ture. The cast has been rehearsing every night and many afternoons, in order that they may give the best possible interpretations of the characters. A great deal of credit is due Miss Keppie for her splendid coaching. SCENE FROM “CANDIDA” ACT III •••• .• • й . . . • ШШШ': HH W-j— fc ■v Y s- v i * 1 ШШ I Щ ' - . ' 1|8|1|Й I _ „к- Philharmonic Concert Pleases Large Crowd Paying tribute to the memory of Walter Henry Rothwell, their lead¬ er, the members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, in their concert Friday afternoon in the auditorium, gave an exquisite rend¬ ition of Tschaikowsky’s “Andante Cantabile” Received by the capacity audience of young people in tense silence, the beauty of the selection was deepened by the sense of be¬ reavement which this notiable or¬ chestra has experienced since its Young Peoples Concert given here on March 4. The conductors ros¬ trum remained empty during the playing of this number. In introducing Emil Obenhoffer, the newly appointed conductor, Mr. John Henry Lyons, director of mus¬ ic education in the city schools, stressed the musical , training and ability which Mr. Obenhoffer pos¬ sesses. As the new conductor mounted the platform, the entire gathering of students rose to their feet in tribute to his appearance. In the numbers that followed, Mr. Obenhoffer won his way into the hearts of his attentive listeners by his remarkable execution, gen¬ erosity, and interesting personality. Essays On Prohibition Selected from Classes In the essay contest which is being held by the Department of Scientific Temperance Instruction, the best papers submitted from each class at P.H.S. have been se¬ lected. From these the one best essay will be chosen which is to be sent to the finals. * Seniors and juniors writing a dialogue between a high school student and a grammar school boy on the subject of “Why not use cigarettes?” who had the best pa¬ pers are Doris B.aillie, Esther Mae Goode, Lois Shackleford, Dorothy Moote, Nelson Dodge, and Katun- ka Szen Deffy. Juniors having the best papers on the subject of “How abstinence from alcoholic liquors by the individual benifits the community” are Harold Hoo¬ ver, Sam Johnson, and Margaret Ogden. Sophomores who wrote the best papers on the history of prohi¬ bition, tracing steps by which national prohibition of liquor traf¬ fic came to exist are, Betty Finch, Barbara Thompson, Charles Otis, and Ellen O’Connel. Committees Chosen for Class Play Following the general announce¬ ment of the senior class play, “She Stoops to Conquer,” by Oliver Gold¬ smith, Miss Elizabeth E. Keppie, under whose direction the play is to be produced, is ready to an¬ nounce the different chairmen of the separate committees. Francis Leddy, ’27, has been as¬ signed the task of taking care of the publicity for the play class. He will have as his assistants, Herbert Resner and Arthur Weston. That these boys have been well-chosen is quite evident from the fact' that the high school students can see in the classrooms and in the halls, the results of their labors. Jean Seares, ’27, is to take over the work of selecting the costumes. Jean has had some experience along this line, so that the pro¬ spective audience can be assured of a good selection for this popular play. For the position of stage manager, Arthur Caseberry' has been appointed. This will not be the first time that Arthur has held such a position. His previous ex¬ perience will be a great aid to him in his work with the annual pre¬ sentation. William Best has been assigned to take care of the busi¬ ness end of the production. Best was connected with this committee for the “Charm School,” sponsered by the Bauble and Bells dramatic club. Senior Class Holds Active Meeting In the senior meeting, held Thursday in the auditorium, Miss Ida Hawes, chairman of the com¬ mencement committee, told of th plans of the June graduation. Ac¬ cording to Miss Hawes, who is in charge of the exercises, the orient¬ al motif will be carried out. The junior girls will be flower girls and an excellent Los Angeles orchestra will play during the class singing The exercises this year are plan¬ ned to be more elaborate than ever before. It is expected that the Rose Bowl will be filled with spec¬ tators, witnessing the beautiful event. Orin K. Earl, chairman of the class funds committee gave a re¬ port on what the class money was to be used for. A motion that the senior gift consists of about $200 to the Annual, and the rest of the money in the treasury go to the scholarship fund was made, but no decision was reached by the class. A discussion on the senior party followed, but because of the many suggestions, no decision as to what the event will be is as yet advanced by the class president, Stan Hahn. It was announced that the week¬ ly senior sings would begin the week following Easter vacation. . Margret Jewell anounneed some of the plans for the May Day party. GIRLS’ RIFLE CLUB ENJOYS PROGRAM Enjoying a program put on by the new members, the Girls’ Rifle Club held a meeting last Thurs¬ day in the girls’ club room. The main features of the program were an amusing skit put on by a few of the girls, and an enter¬ taining reading given by Norda Preble, after which luncheon was served. The new members are Beth Pat¬ terson, Lula Belle Wilkenson, Nor¬ da Preble, Mable Hart, Daisy Gib¬ son, Gertrude Hengerer, and Imo- gene Harris. SCI ALEMBIC CLUB NOT ACTIVE The Sci Alembic club is not ac¬ tive. The Chronicle would take pleasure in printing some news of this club. EXCELLENT SPEAKERS ARE CHOSEN Four Boys and Two Girls Selected to Compete in Assembly Finals Prizes to be Awarded Winner Will Receive Cash Besides Representing Pasadena in District Displaying commendable orator¬ ical ability and content of speech, six high school students talked themselves into the finals that will be held in the assembly in the latter part of April. The date has not as yet been fixed. Four boys and two girls make-up the members to be in the finals. There were two separate try¬ outs held for the boys and the girls. The girls were given the opportunity to show what they had in reserve on Wednesday. The boys held their contest the follow¬ ing day. The two try-outs were judged by the same judges. The decision was made by high school faculty members. Keenest enthusiasm was shown in the try-outs as some students offered competition who had never before attempted such a problem. The boys outnumbered the girls by a count of four to one. Out of the sixteen boys who spoke, the four who were chosen are the fol¬ lowing: Orin K. Earle, William Northup, Cleon Hammond, and Richard Barrett. In spite of the fact that many girls seemed interested in this contest, only four girls tried out in all and of ths group, there were two chosen; Geraldine An¬ derson and Josephine McLaren. Pasadena has always been ex¬ ceedingly strong in oratory and this year is no exception. Orin Earle was ranked the highest by the four judges, and his speech was one of the best constructed speeches given. Last year Tos¬ hiro Shimanouchi, now in J. C,, took first place in high school but failed to capture first in the group finals. There will be three prizes given to the winners in the assembly; first prize, $25; second, $15; third, $10. The winning contestants will be rewarded for their efforts. INTEREST IN THRIFT CONTINUES TO GROW In order to stimulate further thrift saving among the advisories and to make saving more of a de¬ partmental matter, the commercial department is issuing a challenge to all other departments in order to see which can have the highest percentage of thrift depositers among the advisories in each de¬ partment. This challenge will come into effect the first thrift day after vacation and will continue until the sixteenth of May. Another big raise in thrift depositing is ex¬ pected as a result of this challenge. In the meantime the number of hundred percent advisories is con¬ stantly raising, and many of the former “do little advisories” are now listed among who will soon reach the 100 percent goal. “OLD CLOTHES” ARE HONORED IN OAKLAND In the “Weekly Aegis,” the Oak¬ land high school paper, it was dis¬ covered that Oakland high school holds an annual old clothes day. Oaklands О. C. D. is just a regetta while Pasadena’s old clothes day is a tradition and is held just before the annual Long Beach-P .11 S. football game.