TIIE MICHIGAN DAILY CHIGAN DAILY Established 1890, minutes last Saturday the unspecific, non-com- mittal statement that "A report was given on the recent campus NRA campaign showing that all available stickers were signed." How many stickers were signed? How many people refused to sign? Have their been any re- ports to the Council of violations? This is the sort of information we would like to have, and for the presentation of which the minutes are published. Hopwood Poetry i CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY .j Ili . I Published every morning except Monday during the University year and Summer Session by the Board in Control of Student Publications.. 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CONNELLAN DITORIAL DIRECTOR...........C. HART SCHAAF ITY EDITOR....................BRACKLEY SHAW PORTS EDITOR. ......ALBERT H. NEWMAN WOMEN'S EDITOR................. CAROL J. HANAN IGHT EDITORS: A. Ellis Ball, Ralph G. Coulter, Wil- liam G. Ferris, John C. Healey, E. Jerome Pettit, George Van Vleck, Guy M. Whipple, Jr. 7OMEN'S ASSISTANTS: Barbara Bates, Eleanor Blum, Lois Jotter, Marie Murphy, Margaret Phalan. PORTS ASSISTANTS: CharlesA. Baird, Donald R. Bird, Arthur W. Carstens, Sidney Frankel, Roland L. Martin, Marjorie Western. EPORTERS: Ogden G. Dwight, Paul J. Elliott, Courtney A. Evans, Ted R. Evans, Bernard H. Fried, Thomas Groehn, Robert D. Guthrie, Joseph L. Karpinski, Thomas H. Keene, Burnett B. Levick, Irving F. Levitt, David G. Macdonald, S. Proctor MGeachy, Joel P. Newman, John M. O'Connell, Kenneth Parker, Paul W. Philips, George I. Quimby, Mitchell Raskin, William R. Reed, Robert S. Ruwitch, Robert J. St. Clair, Marshall D. Silverman, A. B. Smith, Jr., Arthur M. Taub, William FP. Weeks, Philip T. Van Zile. VOMEN REPORTERS: Dorothy Gies, Jean Hammer, Florence Harper, Marie Held, Eleanor Johnson, Jose- phine McLean, Marjorie Morrison, Mary Robinson, Jane Schneider, Ruth Sonnanstine, Margaret Spencer. BUSINESS STAFF Telephone 2-1214 USINESS MANAGER...........W. GRAFTON SHARP REDIT MANAGER..........BERNARD E. SCHNACKE VOMEN'S BUSINESS MANAGER...................... ............................ CATHERINE MC HENRY EPARTMENT MANAGERS: Local Advertising, Fred Her- trick: Classified Advertising, Russell Read; Advertising Contracts, Jack Bellamy; Advertising Service, Robert Ward; Accounts, Allen Knuusi; Circulation, Jack Ef- roymson. SSISTANTS: Meigs Bartmess, Van Dunakin, Carl Fib- iger, Milton Kramer, John Ogden, Bernard Rosenthal, Joe Rothbard, James Scott, Norman Smith, David Wink- worth. NIGHT EDITOR: RALPH G. COULTER OBS Vulgarizes listoric Event-.-. T HE Columbia Broadcasting system is going in for ballyhoo in a big vay. In the Sunday papers, Columbia advertised throuigh the free radio publicity sections of the ewspapers) that it would put on a program in onor of Admiral Richard E. Byrd on his depar- ure for the Antarctic on his second expedition. 'housands of radio listeners probably tuned in on lis program because of the admiration with rhich they regard Admiral Byrd. The achieve- nents of this intrepid exporer have earned for im a high place in the respect of his fellow itizens. The mass of scientific data of the great- st importance which the first Antarctic expedi- ion brought back has already cut for the admiral sizeable notch in the history of progress. Radio listeners who tuned in on the Byrd fare- rell program had a right to expect an analysis f the objectives of the expedition from the men f the party and the experts in the various fields f science who contributed to the formation of hie expedition. But, not so-Instead, the public leard a horde of Columbia technicians tell how roud Columbia was to be associated with Admiral yrd, how Columbia would keep America in con- act with the expedition, what Columbia was do- ag for the public, how much Columbia had con- ributed to the planning of the expedition, etc., tc., etc., etc. The final stroke of Columbia genius, then Kate Smith, Columbia's ballyhoo artist upreme, bleated out a rendition of "Boy Of Mine" r some similar inane vocal composition, together ith her insipid "Hello, Everybody," she cheap- ned a really historical occasion. We wonder how nany and what kind of persons listened through o the Grand Finale, with its announcement that Cate had presented a bouquet of flowers to Byrd's nother at the conclusion of the song, showing ow thoughtful the "songbird of the south" was. We predict that it will be not long before the >ublic will sicken very thoroughly of Columbia's allyhoo and the newspapers will get wise to the hain and stop all the publicity. iouncil Minutes )n NRA Campaign... N EARLY everyone interested in stu- dent government at Michigan was delighted when the Undergraduate Council an- nounced at its formation last spring that minutes )f its meetings were to be published. This check- up, it was agreed, would react advantageously for both students and council: the former would be more inclined to co-operate with the council's uggestions by virtue of its increased familiarity vith council proceedings, and the latter would be Campus Opinion Letters published in this column should not be construed as expressing the editorial opinion of The, Daily. Anonymous communications will be disre- garded. The names of communicants will, however, be regarded as confidential upon request. Contribu- tors are asked to be brief, confining themselves to less than 300 words if possible. FRANCE AND ARMS EQUALITY To ,the Editor: In an excellent and thoughtful letter by Francis Wagner in your issue of October 13th, I am asked why Germany's demand for equality of arma- ments will not be conceded. It will not be granted for the simple reason that France does not, feel safe, and France's neighbors, who have hitherto thought her unduly suspicious of German inten- tions, are beginning now to share her apprehen- sions. If France was slow (too slow in my opin- ion) to trust the good will of the democratic, liberal, and pacifist German republic which has just been assassinated; what confidence will she place in a regime which has driven into exile or thrown into prison every pacifist, liberal, and internationalist of distinction in the whole Father- land? Even if Hitler really wants peace is it possi- ble that under such circumstances anyone out- side Germany will believe him? Until the whole structure, spirit, and policy of Nazi Germany have been radically altered for the better the rest of the wrld will deal with Germany not on a basis of mutual confidence but in a spirit of intense realism; in just such a spirit as the United States would deal with Japan if the latter proposed that the present ratio of five to three in capital ships be abandoned and "equality of armament" at sea be substituted. You can put it down as one of the laws of history: No nation which possesses a mar- gin of military superiority over a rival will ever willingly abandon it unless for other reasons it feels complete security. Yours sincerely, Preston W. Slosson The n_ T h-Cetre u DIALECT IN UNCLE TOM'S CABIN To the Editor: The writer attended and enjoyed many of the plays presented last year and during the summer by the campus players. Both the direction and the acting were of unusual merit The recent announcement that "Uncle Tom's Cabin" will be presented the latter part of this month recalls to the writer that the summer per- formance of this play included some of the best, and, at the same time, some of the very worst acting of the past year. Frederic Crandall, always outstanding, gave such an excellent portrayal of Uncle Tom that one who is familiar with Negro dialect readily overlooked his shortcoming in that respect. The dialect of the old Kentucky colonel, as well as that of the supposedly cultured Louisi- ana plantation owner, more nearly resembled that of a "poor white," than that of a southern aristo- crat. Little Eva, unlike her father, made no attempt to disguise the dialect heard only on the northern side of the Mason-Dixon line. For this she is to be congratulated. Topsy captivated the audience with a dialect so original that this southerner has never heard one like it. She was really funny to the Southerners present in the audience, but not for the same reason as to the majority who applauded her. And Uncle Tom's poor old wife, striving valiantly to speak as much like an old-time negro as she looked, converted a tragic scene into a ridiculous farce. In spite of this, the play was thoroughly enjoyed. It is to be hoped, however, that the director will either import a few southerners for the important parts (I am not an actor) or else instruct his actors to make no effort to do what a Yankee simply cannot do - talk like a southerner, white or black, Southerner. Collegiate Observer By BUD BERNARD Differing greatly from the definition as set down in Webster's dictionary, a Wheaton College fresh- man in answer to a recent intelligence test sub- mitted to the incoming class, gave as a definition of a chaperone: "a woman who was needed after a girl has been riding alone in a car with a fellow for five hours." This was but one of the many surprising rev- elations which were brought out in a quiz which is annually given to girls. Perhaps the most sur- prising of them all was the statement by one of the '37 class that the proper time to send the "boy friend" home was at 6 a.m. * * * * At the University of Utah the girls hold a unique dance. Girls hand in a preference list of four names to the co-ed council, and the council attempts to secure a date for her with one of the preferred gentlemen. Girls who fail to make known their choices will be paired off with fellows according to the al- phabetical arrangement of their names and according to their classes. Just a way of get- ting acquainted and mixing with the student body. So they say!!! * * * * A most subdued freshman, while returning from a rushing party at Ohio State University ques- tioned the escorting fraternity man as to whether REVIEW OF THREE POEMS By HERMIONE RIPMAN By PROF. A. L. BADER Ten poems by Miss Ripman have appeared in Everyman, an English weekly, of which three have been reprinted in this column. In general, the verse represents a high level of undergraduate performance. There is variety in form and subject, and a craftsmanlike finish. "The Hundred Sheaves," a poem composed of a single elaborated comparison, achieves a definite tone; "Our Lady of Foam," the description in free verse of a mo- mentary impression, is pleasing for its novelty and simple statement; and "Sonnet" presents neatly a familiar theme within the limits of 14 lines. In all of these one finds restraint and maturity of statement. Nowhere are these qualities more apparent than in the sonnet. To one who has read student verse, the dangers of the theme are at once apparent; a kind of lyrical self-pity commonly passes for grief, and the last bitter drop is wrung from certain favorite adjectives. By contrast, this son- net stands out for its lack of sentimentality, its quiet dignity, and the absence of banality. The situation is revealed and the emotion evoked with a minimum of effort and an economy of means. This is not to say all, however. A few specific criticisms should perhaps be noted. "The Hundred Sheaves" seems to me to "date," to suggest inevit- ably by its rhythm and diction the poetry of the later nineteenth century. To this degree it is imi- tative. Again, one may feel that the diction of the sonnet is not of the same pattern throughout: the picture evoked by such phrases as "plumy hel- met," "bright cuirass," and "brave pennant" is somewhat blurred in the latter part of the poem in which the medieval decoration drops away. And in the lines "I know that I were wiser to forget Your plumy helmet laid aside to rust, To leave your bright cuirass to gather dust And this brave pennant for the moths to fret." the word "fret" immediately receives undue prom- inence. The slightest suspicion that it is a "rhyme word" is heightened by its unusualness ("to fret" is an archaism meaning "to devour") and by its position in an end-dropping line forming the con- clusion of the first quatrain. These, though minor considerations, are indications of a technique not yet perfected. A pleasing feminine quality pervades Miss Rip- man's work. This is an earthly love Earthly and tender, With the pale Tenderness of pointed leaves Tenderness of pointed tulip leaves Thrust up with eager reaching at a wide sky. An occasional' figure, a phrase, affords evidence of individual statement in the verse, and it is this quality, "the hard, definite, personal word" in T. E. Hulme's phrase, that one could wish to find more frequently. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING t I Place advertisements with Classified Advertising Department. Phone 2-1214. The classified columns close at five o'clock previous to day of insertion. Box numbers may be secured at no extra charge. 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Hoover. 9x RAILROAD INCOME GAINS .n optimistic note in the national =omic situation is the announce- nt by the Bureau of Railway Eco- nics that Class 1 railroads of the ted States had a net railway op- ting income of $277,666,122 for first eight months of this year. e total income for the correspond- period of 1932 was $148,885,399. %2=12 14 It's a good number to keep in mind. You'll want it if you've ,a book, or key or fountain pen, then if you've by chance a coat, a badge, or hat will help to find the owner. But that isn't all. If you would like to a room, or have one rented, the same little number will do it. Alot of other things too... try it MICHIGAN DAILY CLASSIRED2S F- 511 Student iredtory 4 If you enjoy songs, light humor, dancing, and stage life, "Too Much Harmony" will please you. In this entertaining picture Bing Crosby sings "Thanks" and "The Day You Came Along;" Jack Oakie tries a southern drawl and teams with "Skeets" Gallagher in wise cracks; Judith Allen does a Ruby Keller and sings; Lilyan Tashman wears the lastest; Ned Sparks knows the answers; and Harry Green fusses, pulls his hair and drinks a Bromo-Seltzer. This picture of stage life and what can happen to the stars behind the scenes (the advertiser would say, "Live with these people, rise with them to the top, see their real lives!") has with it an all-star cast, two good tunes, and best of all, ex- cellent photography. Photographer Sperkhul's shots ifi the Black number were particularly impressive; the change from black to white chorus girls is worth figuring out, if you are so inclined. The best shot was done cleverly with shadows showing only one section of the screen in full light while the actors talk off to one side in the darkness. Then, if you go in for the quick change one scene to another during cho- rus numbers, the final show, which ends with clothes in the air and "censored" is intriguing. Quick was the dialogue throughout, and there were several little side touches that added to the picture, Best remarks; Ned Sparks termed as "death valley." The picture, as a whole, was a little too tasty, however. Eddie Bronson is a star stage singer for a broad- way show. From the country come Ruth Brown, singer, and Dixon and Day (Day and Dixon) and they manage to make the show through Ruth's showing. This is secondary, however, as the big thing is that Ruth and Eddie fall in love. Lucille Watson reminds Eddie that he is engaged to her already. The problem of settling the affair is neatly done through Benny Day's southern drawl and a little champagne. Perhaps a separate column or reveiw should be created for Walter Disney's cartoons. 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