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BOSTON - LOS ANGELES - SAN FRANCIScO Board of Editprs MANAGING EDITOR.............JOSEPH S. MATTES EDITORIAL DIRECTOR ..........TUURE TENANDER CITY EDITOR................WILLIAM C. SPALLER NEWS EDITOR ...................ROBERT P WEEKS WOMEN'S EDITOR ..................HELEN DOUGLAS SPORTS EDITOR.....................IRVIN LISAGOR Busines Department BUSINESS MANAGER ..............ERNEST A. JONES CREDIT MANAGER..................DON WILSHER ADVERTISING MANAGER ....NORMAN B. STEINBERG WOMEN'S BUSINESS MANAGER ........BETTY DAVY WOMEN'S SERVICE MANAGER ..MARGARET FERRIES NIGHT EDITOR: JOSEPH GIES The editorials published in The Michigan Daily are written by members of the Daily staff and represent the views of the writers only. Possible Results Of The Irish Stew... WHEN POPE HADRIAN IV authorized King Henry II to carry the Norman conquest across to Ireland, he touched off 14 centuries of misunderstanding and strife, cul- minated only last Dec. 29 with Eamon de Valera proclaiming to the world that henceforth Ireland must be considered as a sovereign, independent nation. Now, less than a month after that proc- lamation, Mr. de Valera and a party of Irish ministers are in London conferring with English officials in an effort to negotiate an amicable set- tlement of the common concerns of both nations. Coming so soon after the establishment of what is in effect the "nation" of Eire, one is na- turally led to wonder whether the new constitu- tion actually marked the transition of the 26 counties of the Free State from a British do- minion to the status of a wholly independent na- tion, or was only a change of name and of inter- nal form of government. In all likelihood, a com- bination of both possibilities would be the best approximation of the truth. The new constitu- tion ignores Great Britain entirely, and by Great Britain's tacitly accepting being ignored thus, the former Free State apparently has as much legal independence as it wishes to exercise. On the other hand, the latest expression of coopera- tion on the part of de Valera indicates that Ireland will on its own volition maintain such relations with Great Britain as to keep it a mem- ber of the British Commonwealth. In his radio address on the night of the proclamation of the new constitution, de Valera announced its intention in a moderate but defini- tive tone. He said then: "In this constitution, the tradition of aspira- tions of our people for national independence, na- tional unity and the unfettered control of their domestic and foreign affairs has been set as the basic principles of the law by which we are hence- forth to be governed." De Valera's action caused hardly more than a ripple in England. The only circumstance under which England would take any measures that would impinge on Ireland's sovereignty probably would be the danger of a foreign power using Ireland to imperil British defense. Otherwise the, English seem content to let the Irish alone. In fact, any British dominion could lawfully ex- ercise the prerogatives of an entirely independent nation if it felt that its sovereignty was being violated. Perhaps the only explanation of de Valera's amity gestures then, is that he now realizes that while the development of the British Common- wealth under the statute of Westminster makes it possible for Ireland to have the status of a virtual republic within the commonwealth, there are pressing practical considerations, such as the precarious economic situation of the country, which necessitate improved relations with Great Britain. Accor'ding to London and Dublin dispatches the talks now in progress in England are likely to revolve about the questions of trade, defense and prestige, with the controversial question of incorporating Northern Ireland into the Free State, receiving conspicuous inattention. Mr. de Valera must realize by now that neither Eng- land nor Northern Ireland would accede to com- pulsory unification and that his only recourse is to peaceful, long-time methods of persuasion. For the London discussions to bear fruit, two THE FORUM A Week To Prepare... To the Editor: With final examinations dangerously near, with term papers, demanding finishing touches, and with a. few extra exams .crowding our schedules, students cannot help feeling smothered and tense by an overload of work. -This situation is espe- cially critical to those who are made to feel that, good grades are stepping stones to opportunity. It is with this omnipresent condition in mind that I propose a seven-day. reading period during which time the student would be able to inven- tory, codify and digest his haphazardly assimilat- ed knowledge, at least to a greater degree than he has already done during the semester. This proposal recognizes a definite need. It has been tried, in various forms, and proven successful in other more able schools, notably Harvard and Oxford. It would constitute a pleasant break between a long period of study and an examination period of concentrated men- tal and physical strain. Naturally the proposal should be subjected to close scrutiny and debate. In the hope of stimulating discussion, I submit a few points and count erpoints: (1.) "That the student will refrain from studying during the semester and will cram dur- ing the allotted period." a. This criticism might be less poignant following these three considerations: 1. Examination come with sufficient fre- quency to keep the student attuned to the progress of the course. 2. Seven days is a palpably inadequate period to allow the student to even entertain the apprehension of digesting a semester's work. 3. There are a large number of students attending our university for all the knowl- edge that the school will impart. They are a minority, to be sure, but a substantial number. (2.) "That since all students are at the same advantage or disadvantage, the seven day rest period is not needed." 1. This argument entirely evades the issue. Are we at school merely to secure grades or do we desire to absorb as much of all as our faculties permit. This proposal is not meant to maintain a certain level or gradient of learning, but to raise that level. Grades will still remain the barometer, but as a more firmly and intelligently organized group of subjects, an organization of learning permitted in a seven-day rest period. Naturally I haven't exhausted the pros and cons of this measure. I sincerely feel that thisI seven-day reading period merits more promi- nence than what has been in the past accorded to it. I beseech you to think of it when you are pounding out belated term papers. Think of it when you have an hour exam before even allow- ing yourself to prepare for finals. Above all bear it in mind during the unnecessarily high fatigued and high tensioned period of final exam- inations in the light of how such a futile wear and tear might be mitigated by a seven-day read- ing period. -Harold Ossepow. Alien Corn?... To the Editor: Well, Mr. McCann, you certainly put your neck in the noose of criticism last week. I personally, don't see how a reputable concern like the Michigan Daily can keep a narrow-mind- ed person such as yourself on their staff. ~ You state that the Hop committee was ex-I tremely fortunate in securing Jimmy Dorsey and then go on' to "fluff off" Kyser. I don't see how such an "educated" person as yourself can over- look Kyser and his fine band. They are per- haps one of the most versatile and most enter- taining bands in the country today. His in- tonation, tone quality, phrasing and precision are beyond reproach. You also state that his music is artificial and effete. Kay and his outfit play with more feeling and finesse than the Jimmy Dorsey band of today, but of course, you wouldn't be able to sense that. Music is an art which you must know something about before you can truly understand and appreciate its intricacies. From. your past columns in the Daily I have concluded that you know very little about music; in fact, I don't think you even know the meaning of "corn." You say, "What we think of Kay Kyser etc., etc.. . ." What does your, or several other people people's, opinion amount to in contrast to sev- -ral thousand. May I be so bold as to predict that Kay Kyser will be the most popular band of the Hop? Don't misunderstand me, Mr. McCann. I think the Dorsey combination is very fine; in fact it is one of the finest "in the groove" swing bands of the day. He features some very fine solo men and as a whole the ensemble dish (sic) out a lot of that "on the beat" swing. I think you were very discourteous to turn out such an article deriding Kyser's prowess, and when I read your article I was prompted to remit this missile in de- fense of Kyser and also to relief my feeling of disgust. I believe that this year's J-Hop has the finest combination of bands that it has had in a long time and I predict that they will be very much enjoyed by Joe College and Clara Campus. I hope you enjoy yourself at the Hop, Tom, and no doubt I shall see you milling around Kyser's stand among a few hundred others. -Russ Rollins. A fountain of death for germs, has been report- feenlo 5e 1eywood Broun I wish I had studied harder when I was a grow- Ong lad. Science is a stranger to me. My cur- riculum was based upon the silly system of tak- ing no coursse which came much before 11 in the morning, or were more than one flight of stairs These were all affairs in which some professor talked amiably, and we were supposed to take j otes and did not. Naturally I didn't run into tough subjects like chemistry and physics. I have never been in a laboratory, except as sightseer. My reason for repining right now is that I have just - spent my annual evening with Paul De Kruif. If he is a kindly section of the re- search worker group, then I believe that sort of training should be universal and compulsory. Never have I known a man who pursued knowledge with such gusto. He rides to microbes as other men follow hounds. I almost can imagine him sounding "tantivvy" before taking up a test tube. Pity the poor bacterium which learns that this G-man of the germs is on its tram. The Best Of All Talkers The doctor is very good for me, and I refer less to helpful hints on health than his salutary effect upon my manners. It wasn't always so, but I have become one of those pests who tries to get the floor and hold it. A kindly friend, who was seeking to get in a word edgewise, com- plained that this was a filibuster which had con- tinued for twenty years. He was mistaken. Once a year it is broken. Nobody can take the play away from Paul De Kruif when he gets talking. In my time I have rudely interrupted my bet- ters on numerous occasions. Once I nailed Her- bert Bayard Swope in full flight and brought him fluttering to earth for fully fifteen seconds. That can't be done with De Kruif. Not. only does he know his stuff, but he presents it with such passion that the would-be heckler finds himself in the teeth of the hurricane. Paul is pretty big, and when you try to say, "But just a second, Doc,' he sort of pushes you out of the way. Once when I attempted a rebuttal I found myself ten miles away, but I could still hear him. A few years ago I lost an apartment lease be- cause De Kruif came bounding in at 10 in the morning filled with information on the latest laboratory discoveries concerning those ailments which were once known in the press as "social diseases." The landlord said that he didn't object so much to the candor of my scientific friend, but to his vocal carrying power. le stated that some of the other tenants did not care to face the facts of life so early in the morning. Indeed, he ex- pressed his opinion that one more such lecture might give the place a bad name. Both Motors And Microbes But as a matter of fact, Paul De Kruif is just as well informed on motors as on microbes. He can discourse as eloquently on Homer Martin as on the common cold. Generalizations are dangerous, but I am won- dering whether it may not be always so that most discussion should be left to men of factual training. I don't suppose it would be practical to bring up every little boy and girl as a physi- cist or chemist. But everybody who means to come out into the world and be articulate ought to serve an apprenticeship. In that period, how- ever long or short, the neophyte should rigorously eschew opinion. He should be trained to put one little fact after another and keep his yap shut. The graduation ceremony would be severely simple. On some spring day the all-wise dean of the institution I have in mind would approach a promising pupil and tap him on the shoulder. But instead of saying, "Go to your room," he would remark. "You've learned your stuff. Now it's your turn to talk." By WRAG An introvert's retaliation was bared the other night when one of the campus intellectual Ivory Towerites tried for his first date on campus and was refused. He took his revenge on all womanhood by spending the night at the Library reading John Stuart Mill's "The Subjection of Women." Since they made the Gargoyle's "Heavenly Seven," Theta Chi's Howard Crusey and Jack Thompson have been renamed "Crusey- nova" and "Thom-suan" by their brothers. A Worker's Dictionary has been, put on the iarket for sale recently, containing this spar- kling definition: Job-a short period of speed- up between two layoffs. At a southern university, a physics course is taught by a dwarfish little man named Dr. El- liot. The students in his class have suggested that he write an autobiography and call it "Dr. Elliot's Five-Foot Self." *t* * K* MUSIC By WILLIAM J. LICHITENWANGE . . University Symphony.. Prelude and Fugue in E minor- Bach. Like the majority of Bach's organ works, this Prelude and Fugue was composed during the years 1708- 1717 when the young composer was court organist at Weimar, then a provincial capital destined to becom one of the great cultural centers of Germany. In length the work is not pretentious, but its compactness of structure and the exclusion of all but the most potent material give it an imposing grandeur and immensity of effect. The Prelude is pervaded with aura of melancholy and a restless yearning which raises its voice in an impotent attempt at fulfillment, then turns to the Fugue for satisfaction. This comes after the theme, at first mild and easy-going, finally culminates in a summary proclamation, delivered with resolute calmness, yet also with overwhelming power. In his orches- tral transcription Thomas Steunen- berg, a graduate student in compo- sition, has reexpressed the music of Bach with great, though undertract- ing, skill, and with a high regard for both the possibilities and the dangers latent in the full modern orchestra. (a) Minstrels; (b) Gollowog's Cake- walk-Debussy. In these two addi- tional transcriptions for full, though sparingly used, orchestra is clothed music as far, in its innocuous wit and .harm. from the awe-inspiring ma- jesty of Bach as could be imagined.' Minstrels, transcribed by Henry Bruinsma, Grad., is from the first of Debussy's two books of 12 piano pre- ludes, published in 1910. The min- strels in this case are not the ro- mantic bards of medieval times, but the blackfaced comedians of old- time vaudeville. The Golliwog's Cake-walk, tran- scribed by Donn Chown, '38M, was published two years earlier than Minstrels as a movement of the suite entitled 'The Children's Corner," which also contains a humorous piece describing a famous elephant whose name Debussy insisted to his dying day was "Jimbo." Because of is syncopated 'hythms, the Golliwog's Cake-walk has come to be known, in- accurately. as one of the first pieces of jazz. Recitative and Aria from "Jeptha. --Handel. It is easy, if admittedly trivial, to note a coincidence in Vhe fact that the aria "Waft Her. An- gels," 'in which Jeptha commends the spirit of his sacrificed daughter to the skies, was one of the last of the thousands of musical numbers com- posed by Handel. Composition of Jeptha, the oratorio'libretto of which was supplied by the cleric, Dr. Thom- as Morell, was begun in January, 1751. The next month, while composing the second part. Handel was stricken with the first stages of the blindness which rendered his last eight years dark. Amidst terrific agony, both of spirit and body, Jeptha was finally completed on Aug. 30, yet "Waft Her," from the final part, is one of the com- poser's serenest inspirations. The re- citative "Deeper and Deeper Still" which customa'ilyisdsungbefore -the aria in concert, was not composed in that order but is found in the second part. In the intent of its text, how- ever, as well as in its unusual dra- matic intensity, the recitative com- plements the meaning and supreme lyricism of the aia. (Continued from Page 2) been taken up in class will be dis- cussed. Symphony Orchestra, Thor Johnson, Conductor, will give a concert in Hill Auditorium, Wednesday evening, Jan. 26, at 8:30 o'clock, with the following History 11, Lecture I. There will be'a soloists participating: Miss Mary review lecture given by Mr. Reichen- HalinMm.albertin eM, ar. bach in this course at 7:30 p.m., Hamlin, Mr. Albert Zbinden, and Mr. Thursday, Jan. 27, in 1025 A.H. James Milliken, pianists: and Mr. Aero. 4, Airplane Structures: The Thomas Williams, tenor. Two of the final examination in this course will numbers on the program have been be held for both sections on Satur-i transcribed for the orchestra and day, Jan. 29, from 8-12, in Room! wll. be conducted by Mr. Henry 1024 East Engineering Building. Bruinsma and Mr. Donn Chown. Aero. 6, Experimental' Aerodynam- ics; The final examination in this course will be held on Tuesday, Feb. Etchings, Aquatints and Mezzotints 1, from 8-12, in Room 2300 East En- by Professor Alexander Mastro-Va- ginering Building. lerio of the College of Architecture, in the South Gallery, Alumni Mem- English I and II Final Examination orial Hall; and Etchings, Lithographs Schedule, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2 p.m. nd W i and Woodcutn Eth Clhigs thngA A.4 DAILY OFFICIAL BULLETIN Publication in the Bulletin is constructive notice to all members of the University. Copy received at the office of the Assistant to the President until 3:30; 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. English I. Ackerman 2003 A.H. Allen, 215 A.H. Baum, 225 A.H. Bertram, 2014 A.H Calver, 4003 A.H. Cassidy, 215 A.H. Cowden, 3227 A.H. Dean, 4203 A.H. Ellinger, 203 U.H. Everett, 3231 A.H. Foro, 2203 A.H. Giovannini. 103 R.L. Green, 1209 A.H. Greenhut, 35 A.H. Haines, W. Phys. Hanna, 208 U.H. Hart, 201 U.H. Hathaway, 302 M.H. Helm, 1025 A.H. Knode, 229 A.H. English II. Roellinger, 2054 N.S. Stevens, 18 A.H. Nelson, 4208 A.H. Knott, 1025 A.H. Leedy, W. Phys. Ogden, 1025 A.H. Peterson 2215 A.H. O'Neill, 103 R.L. Peake, 205 S.W. Schenk, 4003 A.H. Stibbs, 2235 A.H. Stocking, 301 U.H. Taylor, W. Phys. Walcutt, W. Phys. Weimer, 103 R.L. White, 2215 A.H. Wells, 2235 A.H. Williams, 1025 A.H. Woodbridge, 103 R.L. Geography I: Final examination, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2-5 p.m. Stu- dents whose names begin with A through C will be examined in Room 2235 A.H.; D through H, in Room 2231 A.H.; and I through Z, in Room 25 A.H. Room Assignment for Final Exam- inations in German 1, 2, 31, 32. Jan. 29, 1938, 2-5 p.m. German I. N.S.A., Diamond, Graf, Gaiss, Schachtsiek, Striedieck. 1025 A.H., Willey, Philippson, Su- dermann, Braun, Van Duren. 1035 A.H., Scholl. German 2. C. Haven Hall. All sections. ? German 31. { Group in the North Gallery, Alumni Memorial Hall; daily 2 to 5 p.m. in- cluding Sundays, Jan. 12 through 26, under the auspices of the Ann Arbor Art Association. Lectures University Lecture: Dr. Hu Shih, Dean of the Chinese National Univer- sity, Peiping, will lecture cn "De- mocracy versus Fascism in China," on Wednesday, Jan. 26, at 4:15 p,.. in the. Natural Science Auditorium under the auspices of the Depart- nent of Political Science. The public is cordially invited. University Lecture: Sir Herbert Ames, lecturer and former Canadian statesman,, will lecture on "Does Ger- man Rearmament Necessarily Mean War?" on Thursday, Jan. 27, -in Nat- ural Science Auditorium at 4:15 p.m,, under the auspices of the Depart- ment of Political Science. The public is cordially invited. Events Today University Broadcast, 3-3:30 p.m. Class in Radio Diction-Prof. G. E, Densmore. Luncheon for Graduate Students on Wednesday, Jan. 26, at 12:00 in the Russian Tea Room of the League. Cafteria service. Dr. Mowat G. Fra- ser of the School of Education will speak informally on "New Plans for American Higher Education." This will be the lastluncheon until the first of the second semester. Attention to all Chinese Students: Dr. Hu Shih will speak to us on Wed- I nesday evening from 7 to 9 at the Michigan Union. An Assembly of the students of the School of Dentistry will be held at 4:15 on Wednesday, Jan. 26, in the Dental School Amphitheatre. The address will be given by Professor John L. Brumm of the Department of Journalism on the subject, "The Men- ace of Efficiency." ? Forestry Club: Meeting Wednesday, Jan. 26, 7:30 p.m., Room 2054 Na- I 25 A.H., Gaiss, Diamond, Graf, tural Science Bldg. Dr. Albert S. Van Duren. Hazzard Director of the Institute for 231 A.H., Willey, Reichart, Philipp- Fisheries Research, will give an il- son. lustrated lecture on "The Place of 1035 A.H., Scholl. Fisheries Management in Forestry." 301 U.H., Wahr. 201 U.H., Hildner. The Music Section of the Faculty German 32. Women's Club will meet Wednesday, 203 U.H., Nordmeyer. Jan. 26, at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs. 306 U.H., Eaton. George Granger Brown, 1910 Hill St. First movements from Piano Con- certos by Mozart, Brahms, and Rach- History 47: Final examination, maninoff. From the opening move- Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2-5. Students ments of these concertos can be made whose names begin with A to M in- interesting comparisons concerning clusive will come to C Haven; stu- the music's texture, style and manner dents whose names begin with N to ZI of composition as well. In the Mo- inclusive will come to 35 A.H. zart D minor Concerto (K.V. 466) is V. W. Crane an excellent example both of the- classical concerto form of Mozart's History 11, Lee. I: Final examina- time and of the unbelievable ease and tion, Monday, Jan. 31, 2-5 p.m. Mr. fertility with which he wrote. The Reichenbach's sections will meet in Concerto is a product of the com- Natural Science Auditorium. Mr. poser's latest and most productive pe- Hyma's sections will meet in Room riod, being completed in a short time B, Haven. Mr. Pierce's sections will at Vienna in the early part of 1785. meet in Room C, Haven. The firstnperformance occurred on Albert Hyma Feb. 11, and the score was so newly finished that a fullrehearsal be- History 11, Lecture II, Final exam- tween Mozart and the orchestra was ination, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2-5: not possible. The form of the open- Ewing's and Slosson's sections in ing movement is entirely conventional Room 205 Mason Hall; all other sec- but well-wrought, beginning with the tions in Natural Science Auditorium. customary double exposition-one for Bring outline maps of Europe as well the orchestra and onE for the piano. as bluebooks. The Brahms Concerto (also in D Preston 'W. Slosson! minor. Op. 15), on the other hand,, was brought to completion only after History 39: The examination letter numerous false starts and vicissitudes. in this course should be J instead of The material contained in the first C. movement was originally conceived- for a symphony which the young !History 125: The examination letter Brahms, probably at the goading of in this course should be E instead of the impatient Schumann, tried un- D. sucessfully to create, and then was! turned into a sonata for piano duet. Iistery 131: The examination let- Finally it emerged in this, Brahms' ter in this course is omitted in the first concerto, where it is symphonic announcement. It should be F. in character although unconventional' in form and expressive of a poetic Mathematics, College of Literature,' grandeur. Science, and the Arts: The examina- The Rachmaninoff movement from tions in Mathematics 1, 2, 3, 4, and 7 the C mino' Concerto is, finally, still will be held Saturday, Feb. 5. 2-5 p.m., less rigid in str-ucture and less re- I according to the following schedule:{ strained in its emotions. Its colors Anning, 2003 A.H. are warmer and more vivid than those Bradshaw, 231 A.H. of Brahms, and its impelling main! Coe, 35 A.H. The program will be given by Mrs. Grace Johnson Konold, soprano, ac- companied by Mrs. Helen Snyder, and Mrs. Mischa Titiev, pianist. 1Dramxa Section: Junior Group of r , A.A.U.W. is meeting Wednesday eve- ning. Jan. 26, at 8 o'clock at the home of Evelyn Bychinsky, 1133 White St. All members interested are cordially invited to attend. University Girls' Glee Club: There will be a regular meeting tonight at 7:15 at the League. This will be the last meeting before exams. All mem- bers are urged to be present. Publicity Committee Meeting at the League today at 5:00 in the under- graduate offices. All members must be present. Corning Events The Political Science Club will meet informally with Sir Herbert Ames at a tea to be held Friday, Jan. 28, at 4 p.m., in the Michigan League. We urge all members to be present. Iota Alpha: The initiation banquet for the Beta Chapter, Iota Alpha will be held on Thursday evening, Jan. 27, 1938, at 6:30 p.m. at the Michi- gan Union. The speakem of the evening will be Professor Harley Bartlett. Cercle Francais: The time of the Cercle Francais picture for the Michi- ganensian has been changed to Thursday. at 5:15. It will be at Dey's studio; all members are required to be present. Bowling: The bowling alleys at the Women's Atha sRtolinr -r e"