SHE MICHIGAN DATLY MT1"1AV .TJA'V IM 1697 __ __ __..___ _ _,.:___ __ __ _ __ __ _ __ __ _ __ __ __ _ I- - - - - -x - aaia - £Lk:A).Z6 , MAY GU, 1;j.; 1 Published every morning except Monday turing the University year by the Board in Contrel of Student Publications. Members of Western Conference Editorial ~Asociation. The Associated Press is exclusively en- titled to the use for republication of all news dispatches credited to it or not otherwise creditedrin this paper and the local news pub- Us hed therein. , I Entered at the postoffice at Ann Arbor, Michigan, as second class matter. Special rate ofrpostage granted by Third Assistant Post- miaster General.. Subscription by carrier. $3.75; by mail, Offices: Ann Arbor Press Building, May. Bard Street. Phones: Editorial. 4925; Business 21a14. EDITORIAL STAFF Telephone 4925 MANAOING EDITOR SMITH H.. CADY. JR. Edior... ..W. Calvin Patterson City Editor... ........Irwin A. Olias News Editors........ rederick Shillito t~ Philip C. 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Schloss D'ance Solomon Harvey Talcott Fred Toepel G. T. Tremble Harold Utley Ilerbert Varnum Ray Wachter FRIDAY, MAY 20, 1927 Night Editor-ROBERT E. FINCH BOGY1MAN Since the bloody cataclysm in north- eastern Europe called the Russian revolution left the Soviets safe on the pinnacle in Petrograd (Leningrad), every story, that has emanated from Russia has been a story of horror and perversion, and every wild and rabid, idea that has been laid bare has been called "Bolshevist." With this common suspicion of the Soviets has gone also a mistrust among nations as a whole, and the United States is not yet ready to rec- ognize the great red republic. Some of the allegations are no doubt sound, and some are unsound, but the gen- eral attitude that ascribes to all Rus- sians long bearded incendiarism is without a doubt totally' vicious and unjust. It is this attitude that apparently characterized the recent raid of the Scotland Yard detectives on the Sov- iet headquarters in London. Some person spread the rumor that the Russians had been stealing British state papers and the result was a Very discourteous raid on the Soviet headquarters. Nothing was found ,that could possibly incriminate the agents there, and the whole raid turned into a colossal farce as far as the English are concerned.E No doubt the raid was founded on C some thread of suspicion, however, and where there is suspicion there -is almost certain to be a cause for that suspicion. ]f the Soviets are unjustly suspected at many times, there must' beeA basis for the \mistrust founded on their previous actions. In England, I for instance, it is known that they have flooded the country with Soviet propaganda; and while the raid by . the Scotland Yard officers was dis- courteous and perhaps unjustifiable,I the attitude of the Russian emis- saries themselves must be improved' immensely if Russia is to take her place among the more respected na-! tfons. CAMPUS OPINION Anonymous communications will be disregarded. The names of commun- cants will, however, be regarded a confidential upon request. HERE AND ELSEWHERE To The Editor: For all the vaunted pseudo-sophis- tication, the would-be iconoclasm and the frequent red-heat pitch attained by its most ardent self-style liberals, libertarians and radicals, the Univer- sity plainly remains a child's world, the Nrld of Make-Believe. "Criticisms" of divers theatrical events appearing from time -to time in The Daily come to mind. It would seem to be a point of honor with those presently writing reviews that not condemn "grown-ups" shows which they had witnessed in New York or on the road were a traditional heresy, especially those which had re- ceived favorable notices from profes- sional critics. I can still recall Mr. Vincent Wall's startling review of "The Captive" last winter, in which he upset and completely put to rout all the canons of dramaturgy prog- nosticated by the professional review- ers in their unanimous praise of .this play and its presentation. More re- cently, there come to mind his few "smart" lines ament "Trelawney of the Wells" revival with an all-star cast, which, according to Mr. Wall, turned out to be a hoax, for with a few exceptions, they really presented the aspect of so many supers. The supers thus characterized were Mr. John Drew, Mr. Rollo Peters, Mr. John Kellerd, Mr. Otta Kruger, Miss Estell Winwood, Miss Helen Gahagan, Miss Henrietta Crossman, etc. Thus do our youthful Brans, in their still adolescent striving for originality adopt the code that "to criticize is to disagree." Contrasted with this chronic atti- tude, is the nebulously honest and compromising one toward local pro- ductions. Mimes' awful production of "R. U. R." unequivocably praised-the Rockford Players more or less eulo-' gized. Not since the days when it costi something like six pins or its equiva- lent in "aggies" to gain entrance to somebody's cellar in order to view the historical talent of neighborhood celebrities-average age about 9-1 have I seen a more naive, a more childish performance than that of Rockford's "The Firebrand."] I would fain have it understood that< I am whole-heartedly in accord withl and commend the spirit that moves1 Mimes, Rockford and other such groups, and herewith bestow upon1 them all an A plus in Effort. But I do hold out for an honest, non-chau- vinistic estimate of their work as a much more salutary procedure for both players and reviewers; players because honest adverse criticism should serve to inspire them to great- er results, and reviewers becauset they cannot too soon learn and begint the practice of the principle that Truth, insofar as a critic is able to1 grasp it, is the fundamental requisite 1} criticism. One wonders how these tyros-in- criticism arrive at their standards. In the case of Mr. Vincent Wall vs.t "Trelawney of the Wells," it is exceed- ingly plain that he judged the per- forms of Mr. John Drew, et al, in the light of his knowledge of the art of' histrionics gained from Mr. RobertL Henderson, et al.7 1OATED RLLS ALL HAIL TO THE ITULCAN S Engineers probably have some sec- ret or other to justify their existence. And perhaps that is the secret confid- ed to the most distinguished of their number when initiated into the an- cient and honorable order of Vul- cans. * * * If there really Is an excuse for an engineer, they ought to make it pub- lie at once. It would save a lot of misunderstanding. * * * At least we'll have to give the sul- tans of soot the honors in the com- petition with the premature lawyers yesterday on the campus. In this matter of the semi-barbaric affairs known as initiations, they are far ahead of their more civilized contem- poraries. * . *a The lawyers try hard to draw the crowds with their stocks and bonds, but after all their neophytes are hu- man beings. But these engineers-. * *** The worst part in this anvil-pound- ing ceremony isn't that of the boys being initiated. It's the ones working in the engineering building that have to listen to it all afternioon. While leading the new Vulcans about the campus, some doubt arose as to whether one was fully qualified. The tree was not hurt very much, but neither was the boy, so he was declared satisfactory. * * * One of the senior members almost got stuck in reading the ritual. But he skipped the word, so everything turned all right. ,' * * HOBBS EXPEDITION FAILS Astonishment, mingled with a little disappointment, was the lot of the special Rolls delegation to the Adelphi meeting Wednesday night. * * * The disappointment came when they found that Professor Hobbs and his so well-concealed opinions were not to be included in the discussion. But it was more than offset when the speaker offered to list 12 valid rea- sons why the S. C. A. could continue to flourish on our campus. * * * The Rolls delegation went to the meeting primed to uphold Professor Hobbs against the S. C. A. "We're al- ways glad to help the professor make a name for himself on the campus," declared the leader, "especially in such a worthy cause." * * * Nellie, official spokesman for the professor, was indignant when she heard her master was not included in the program. However she re- fused to confirm reports that the so- ciety would be sued for breach of con- tract. * * *4 "Our greatest blessing came on the day the S. C. A. brought Sherwood Eddy to the campus," declared a speaker. But the opposition couldn't let that one pass. "A greater bless- ing came on the day he left," was their answer. * * * After all, it was probably fortunate that only 11 persons attended the meeting. * * * "YOU DON'T have to pay for things like you do at, the Y. M. C. A." de- clared the S. C. A. supporter. Whic j reminds us that you probably don't have to pay for things at the North Pole, but we can't say for sure as we haven't been there either. * * * After all the discussion, they finally voted that the S. C. A. should be abolished. We guess Adelphi really does have a purpose on the campus. * * * It was with the greatest surprise that we learned that we are a full- fledged member of the Students Christian association, by virtue of having signed a church preference slip last fall. We'll be careful of what we sign next time. * * * BUT SINCE the deed has been done, we must exect a twinge of conscience every time we speak of that venerable organization. Now we'll probably have to attend that meeting in a couple of weeks. They're considering a revision of the TITS AFTERNOON: The third progran of tile thirty-fourth lay Festival t 2:30 o'clock in Hill audi- torium. TONIGlT: The fourth program of the Festival at 8 o'clock in Hill audi- torium. * * * THEBEETHOVEN CONCERT A review, by Robert Ramsay The Beethoven Mass is the most collossal work ever undertaken by the University Choral Union. Its eloquent power, and its daring conception make it the finest bit of sacred music ever written, even though its tradi- tion defying boldness removes it from its rightful place in the church There is a touch of secularity, far removed from the etherial ascerticism of the early Italians which make Bee- thoven's work far more wonderful than any other liturgical music. Palestrim and Bach have caught the reverent mysticism of the church of the middle ages, but Beethoven, by his genius has intermingled with this pure scholasticism, an undertone of secular reality that not only colors his music with the deepest and purest religious emotion, but infuses into it, a marvellous touch of abundant worldliness. With a majestic sweep of the out- most grandeur, the Mass proceeds on a theme of highest religiosity, through turbulence and fear, and ends on a. note of sublime peace. Beethoven has done his work with astounding sim- plicity, yet he has achieved a poetic and dramatic masterpiece. From de- pression and fear, he carries the soul to accents of the noblest inspiration that religious feeling can produce, -and in an impressively brilliant fash- don has made a work of beauty un- equalled in musical history. The Credo is probably the most marvellous division of the Mass, structurally and harmoniously, though it is rivalled by the impressive Angus Dei which is such lofty and eloquent power that it almost defies definition. The whole Mass is so tremendous in proportions, so noble in. inspiration,. so victorious and heroic in conception, that it 'can not be comprehended in one hearing. The chorus did splendid work, the soloists were adequate, but the chief ciedit must go to the orchestra. Beetfovenj has done much more with his orchestra than any other, ai his treatment of the chorus itself, is sym- phonic in its approach. Much of the credit of interpretation must go to the Chicago orchestra which met its task with a breadth of artistry that can not pass mention. The Funeral March from the Third, the Heroic symphony, is probably the most majestic movement of that won- derful work. Beethoven was at his best in the third, and the Funeral March is an example of his finest gen- ius. Opening with a sombre theme in the violins, it soon passes to a duet between flute and oboe, marvellously polyphonized which seems to depict the mystery of death. Beethoven's work is the finest in the literature of funeral dirges. It is not the grim- ness or the terror of death that he paints, but the luminous glory of transfiguration. It too . carries out its majestic theme victorious death with bold heroic strokes of genius. * * * PEN, POISON AND PUTREFACTION I Due to an unfortunate error, the cut of Betsy Lane Shepherd, the so- prano of last night's Beethoven quar- tet, appeared in the review of Schu- mann-Heink. PONSELLE It isn't often that the same diva opens and closes the Metropolitan season. ..Rosa Ponselle, however, was accorded the distinction of the selec- tion as prima donna soprano for both the "Vestale," the initial offering, and "P-sifi'," which formally closed the year. Although the latter was given for but one night, "Vestale" remains one of the triumphs of the year-a triumph mostly for Miss Ponselle for besides the Joseph Urban settings there was little to praise besides her extraordinary performance as the er- ring virgin. Moreover, although she had created the role the previous season, the resuscitating of the Spontini opus is not easy, even for one whose Guilia was one of the land- marks in a career which is still ex-f panding. Her program tonight consists of a group bf songs and two arias-both from Verdi operas: "Ernani Invol- PLEASE DON'T , MAKE PATHS ON THE I I I MsfD I MANN'S AT H HEADQUARTERS FOR PANAMA HATS Hats that are Good Prices that are Right. 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I . j I Elderly Freshman. charter to make a really live organi-I zation for their rest house over onj TO THE SENiORS State stieet. In the interests of the To The Editor: campus we wish them luck, even if In the item which appeared in last it is to cramp our style a little. week's Daily announcing the initial ap- * * * pearance of Seniors in their caps The $1.14 accumulated by Mr. Hay and gowns at the Swing-Out cere- for the William Herbert Hobbs Found- monies it was stated that "hereafter ation for the S. C. A. Fresh Air camp Seniors will wear caps and gowns on was formally turned over to the new it the great white way White shoes will be the vogue this season. There's nothing dressier, nothing cooler. Walk-Over stylists have anticipated your re- quirements. There are high heel white Walk-Overs for dress, medium heel white Walk-Overs for semi-dress, and low heel white W lk-Overs for snort-all nerfect fitting.' I BETTER POSSIBILITIES Japan and Great Britain have ac- ani" from "Ernani" and "Pace, Pace, Mio Dio" from "The Force of Des- tiny"-a work hardly popular as it- I.' v m