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Prof. William Humphreys Was Humanist
The late Wilber R. Humphreys,i
for 40 years a member of the
University faculty, was always best
known to students and colleagues
as the soft-spoken humanist, or-
iginator and teacher of the Eng-
lish department's course in lit-
erary aspects of the Bible.
Those friends who knew him
best felt that he was "born to
teach." As one of them said re-
cently, "he never wore his learn-
ing like academic robes, the out-
ward symbol of peace and achieve-
ment - phisknowledgewas in-
grained, a part of the man."
* * *
HUMPHREYS was born 70
years ago in Van Wert, 0. He grew
up in the Middle West that saw
railroads span the continent,
Bryan attack the gold standard
and Hearst lead the U.S. into war
with Spain.
After graduation from high
school in Van Wert he entered
Wooster College in 1097.
The next year he transferred
to Harvard College, where he
earned two degrees in literature
--a B.A. in 1901 and an M.A. in
1903.
UNTIL 1908 he taught at the
University of Oklahoma. Then he
came to Ann Arbor as an instruc-
tor in English literature, thus be-
ginning an association that last
year called forth a tribute from
the Board of Regents:
"His long connection with the
University has been a happy one
... his course on the English
Bible has long been one of the
in 1921 he was made assistant
dean of the literary college, and
the next year became a full pro-
fessor.
PROF. HUMPHREYS used to
describe himself as a "utility"
teacher-besidesrhis specialty he
could take over instruction in
Shakespeare, Dryden, Milton,
Chaucer and other Middle English
works.
After the death of his first wife,
the former Minnie Noble of Van
Wert, Prof. Humphreys married
Lydia Ridout Kern. He had one
son by each marriage-Richard
Noble Humphreys of Londonderry,
Vt., and Roger R. Humphreys who
graduated from Ann Arbor High
School three months ago.
In 1938, Prof. Humphreys re-
tired from his deanship. For the
next nine years he devoted him-
self solely to teaching.
Former students remember that
"he had deep understanding, not
only of his subject but of his stu-
dents."
"He inspired you to work--he
never pressed for it."
New Directory
The dating on campus is ex-
pected to pick up after Novem-
ber 1, according to Bill Zerman,
general sales manager of the
'Ensian.
That is the date on which
campus-wide sales ofnthe 1948
edition of the Student Direc-
tory will begin.
The directory, numbering
about 400 pages, -yill have more
names in it than ever before.
In addition to listing the stu-
dent's name, Ann Arbor address
and phone number, and home
address, and phone numbers of
sororities, fraternities, dormi-
tories, league houses and co-
operatives.
and phone numbers of the sor-
orities, fraternities, dormitories,
league houses and co-opera-
tives.
The price of the directory,
replete in its new green cover,
will be $1. It will be sold on the
Diagonal, at the Willow Run
bus stop, and in the Union,
League, and Engine Arch.
Judiciary Spot
Blanks Ready
Petitions for students interested
in filling the one-term vacancy on
the Men's Judiciary Committee
will be available after 10 a.m. in
Rm. 2, University Hall according
to Ev Ellin, president.
Men can pick up petitions until
noon Tuesday and they must be
returned by 4 p.m. of that day,
Ellin said. "Men with 'sixty hours
credit are eligible."
Petitioners will be interviewed
by the male members of the Stu-
dent Legislature cabinet Wednes-
day, and the appointment will be
made Thursday.
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ROTC Unit Given Vacation
From Drill Field This Fall
By DON McNEIL
It sounds like a Buck Private's dream, but the U. S. Army has dis-
continued drill!
The step is not too drastic however, because next spring the Uni-
versity's ROTC unit, which is getting the drill field reprieve will be
back 'right facing' in the I.M. Building.
But there just isn't any place to set the boys to marching this
fall. ROTC officers blame the record numbers joining up this fall.
DUE TO THE INCENTIVE of draft deferments and reserve
commissions, the unit has 796 men so far compared to the 188 in
last year's program. An increase of 400 per cent.
The greatest number attracted to ROTC this year is coming
from the draft eligibles.
Service in ROTC gives assurance that a student won't be drafted
until he has finished his college course and also adds the promise
of advanced status in the Army when he does enter.
* * *
IN ADDITION, during his upperclass years, he receives a sal-
ary" of 79 cents a day, or 24 bucks a month.
Veterans too, are signing up, but for different reasons.
Nearly 200 strong, they have been drawn by the unshaky
world condition, and the assurance of a commission should an-
other war break out.
Veterans are admitted directly to the Junior ranks and hence
the "salaried" jobs. Upon graduation, they are furloughed to Offi-
cer's Reserve Corps and can't be called except in time of war.
* * *
GENERALLY SPEAKING, the ROTC training is no strain on
class schedules either. Cadets take three hours a week their first two
years and five during their last two.
This fall, under-classmen will take courses in weapons and
Nmarksmenship, and put off their drilling until next spring.
Required to take one hour a week of drill, they will double up next
term and take two.
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most influential and deservedly PROF. HUMPHREYS retired
popular ... of his department.," from active teaching last Feb-
ruary, but continued to teach ex-
In 1917 he wrote A Handbook tension courses until his fatal ill-
to English 1 in collaboration with ness. His life was a happy one so
Vernon L. Parrington. long as he could be at all active
Already an associate professor in his profession.
RECORDS
SYMPHONIES
No. 29 and 34 (Boston Symphony)
No. 35, 40, 41 (Toscanini)
No. 38 (St. Louis Orchestra)
SERENADES
Eine Kleine Nacht Music
No. 11 (for woodwinds)
CONCERTOS
For Violin; No. 3, 4, 5
For Bassoon
For Flute, No. 1, 2
For Piano, No. 14, 24
For Two Pianos (Schnabel)
SINFONIA CONCERTANTE
For Violin and Viola (K. 361)
CHAMBER MUSIC
Quintet for Clarinet and Strings
Quartet No. 17 (Hunt), No. 25 (K. 590)
Duo No. 2 (K. 424)
SONATAS
For Organ and Orchestra
For Violin and Piano, No. 10 and 15
OPERAS
Don Giovanni
Marriage of Figaro
Operatic Arias
Arias and Duets
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of our stock of RCA Victor Records. We
cordially invite all lovers of good music
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