AUG. 13, 1938 THE MICHIGAN DAILY E PAGE NEgME14 AUG. 13, 1938 PAGE ~4D~~ThE1~ , I Baird Carillon Burton Tower Bells Ring Out Special Music 53 Bells In Tower Make Up Third Largest Group In World; Alumnus Gift Replacing the traditional clock gong on the Engineering Annex, the bells of the Charles A. Baird Carillon in the Burton Memorial Tower, now chime the hours for the University students and, played by the carilloneur, offer special concerts. Situated on the Mall, surrounded by the League, Hill Auditorium and the new Rackham building, the bells in the tower number 53 and are the third largest group of their kind in existence. They were dedicated Dec. 4, "1936, in a ceremony patterned after the ancient English custom of dedi- cating church bells. Prof. Wilmot Pratt, who is resigning his post as carilloneur this fall, has been the first University carilloneur. He has offered recitals during the year on Sunday afternoons and on Thursday evenings., The carillon was donated by Charles A. Baird, a Kansas City attorney, and formerly Michigan athletic director, and is housed 10 stories above the campus in a tower built by subscrip- tions from students, faculty members and townspeople. The tower is named .after Marion L. Burton, president of the University from 1920 to 1924, be- cause it was a dream of his life, frus- trateq by an untimely death. 'The largest of the carillon bells weighs 12 tons exceeded only by the carillon of the Riverside Church in New York having a group of 72 bells, the heaviest of which weighs 20 tons, and the carillon of the University of Chicago, which also has 72 bells, the heaviest being 18 tons in weight. The Baird Carillon has a range of four and a half octaves. The largest bell weighing 12 tons, has the pitch of E flat, with the smallest bell having G sharp pitch and weighing 12 pounds. The first carillon was brought to America after' the World War and since the building of the one in Tor- onto, Canada, in 1922, at least 40 others have been erected on this con- tinent. Carillons have long played an intimate part in the civic and nation- al life of countries in Europe. Almost .every, town in Holland has a carillon And Belgium has several that are famous throughout the world. At the impressive ceremonies dedi- cating the BairdCarillon, President Ruthven expressed the hope that "each time the bells sound some soul ill be cheered, encouraged and up- Tifted." May Festival Offers Great Music, Artists Closely following the brilliant Chor- al Union Concert series, the May Fest- ival is the grand finale to the year's musical activities at the University, and draws to Ann Arbor a list of artists rarely equalled by any celebra- -lion of its kind in the country. Early in May four days are set aside wherein matinee and evening concerts are offered presenting the finest mu- sical ability to be had in America and Europe. Vocalists and symphony or- chestras are featured in the May Festival, held in Hill Auditorium. Last year such famous artists as Marion Anderson, great colored so- prano; Kirsten Flagstad, Metropoli- tan soprano; Richard Bonnelli, with the Metropolitan Opera; the Phila- delphia Symphony Orchestra, con- ducted by Eugene Ormandy; and Artur Rubenstein, pianist, were re- turned to perform in the May Festi- val. "Carmen," Bizet's colorful opera was presented with the aid of the Choral Union Chorus of 350 voices. Lecture Series Includes World 'Famous Names Each season the Oratorical Associa- tion brings to Ann Arbor noted world *figures from many different walks of life, to deliver special lectures in Hill Auditorium. The list of lecturers for the' coming school year will be an- nounced in September. The outstanding individual of last year's group was Thomas Mann, con- sidered the greatest novelist and writ- er of contemporaryi German letters and often called the greatest living writer in the world. At present in voluntary exile from his native land because of his distaste for National Socialism, Dr. Mann appeared here in March to discuss the "Coming Vi~ctory of Democracy." ' Capt. John Craig, famous camera- man-adventurer made a return ap- pearance here last year speaking and Showing pictures he has taken all over the world in a lecture entitled, "Adventures of a Thrill Cameraman." On Dec. 1 Julien Bryan, recognized authority on Far Eastern politics spoke on "Japan and Manchukuo," discussing significant aspects of the Japanese invasion and conquest of the former Chinese Province in 1932. Dr. Victor Heise, whose recent book, Get Your Name Sta (See Calkins-Fletcher's ad p. 4) Fill out this coupon (first, mid- dle, and last names necessary) and mail it with 25c in stamp so Calkins-Fletcher Drug 324 South State St. ANN ARBOR, MICH. FULL NAME ............... Address....................n Cityx...................... Tibbett Opens Choral Union Series In Fall Honored Instrumentalists And Vocalists To Appear Here During The Seasov Arrrangements have been complet- ed for the 1938-39 Choral Union Sea- son, and the roster of musical artists to be heard this coming year promises to be among the finest yet invited to appear before Ann Arbor audiences, according to Prof. Earl V. Moore, di- rector of the Choral Union. The outstanding vocal and instru- ment artists of the day and musical organizations of wide renown are brought to the University's Hill Audi- torium for a series of evening concerts throughout the school year. The Choral Union concerts have gained a prestige and acclaim throughout the nation's musical circles that is hardly rivaled by the great concert centers of the world. Lawrence Tibbett, famous Metro- politan Opera baritone, is scheduled to open this year's concert series on Oct. 27. Mr. Tibbett is a familiar per- former to Choral Union audiences, having already appeared in four May Festival programs, the four-day festi- val of vocal and instrumental con- certs which has become a nationally famous concert season in its own* right. The Cleveland Symphony orchestra, under the baton of Artur Rodzinski, will present the second concert on November 7. Last year the orchestra proved to be among the most popular of the season's attractions. Jose Iturbi, Spanish pianist and conductor, will follow on Nov. 22, and the Boston Symphony will appear un- der the direction of Serge Kousse- vitzky on Dec. 7. The famous pianist Josef Hofmann will present his recital on Jan. 10 and the eleventh concert of the year will be given by the Budapest University Chorus, the group which is making so great a success in its present tour of foreign countries. It will sing Jan. 25. Yehudi Menuhin, violinist, will play here on Feb. 15 and Gregor Piatagor- sky, violincellist, will perform on Feb. 27. The series will conclude with the Roth String Quartet of Budapest playing on Mar. 9. A $3.00 credit stub is attached to, the Choral Union Series season ticket which is good for $3.00 on a pass to the May Festival concert season. GOLD FOUND IN FALL FASHIONS Gold trimming is featured this sea- son in countless ways. Found on sequins on the new formals it is also shown in tailored wools as accents in trimming collars and cuffs. Gold jewelry is being revived and worn on sweaters. "An American Doctor's Odyssey," proved last year's best seller in the non-fiction field lectured here on 'More of a Doctor's Odyssey." I-7_ CAMPUS OPEN HOUSE CHURCHES - Friday, September 23 SERVICES of WORSHIP - Sunday, September 25 1~ T , : . F I RST BAPTIST CH.URCH 512 East Huron Friday, 8:00 p.m. - Open House for Students at Roger Williams Guild House, 503 East Huron. Sunday, 10:45 a.m. - Morning Church Service. Sunday, 6:30 p.m. - Meeting for Students at Guild House. Richard Steding, '40E, Guild President, "Religion and University Life." ST. MARY'S STUDENTS CHAPEL William and Thompson Friday , 8:00 p.m. -Open House in Chapel Audito- rium. -. - -- -, . . .- ... ... ....... - - . , ,-. Sunday Masses - 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. 4 It.<.,n,.. .*,j..,,.:n.-.... . .. - . . . .. . . . . t. 1 C H U RC H OF C HRIST (Disciples) Tappan and 'Hill GUILD HOUSE, 438 Maynard Friday, 5:00 p.m. - Picnic Supper, meet at Guild House, rain or shine. Sunday, 10:45 a.m. - Morning Worship Service. Sunday, 5:30 p.m. - Disciples Guild, at the Church. Introducing the Guild to new students. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH State and William Friday, 9:00 p.m. - Informal party, games and dancing. Sunday, 11:00 a.m. -Morning Worship Service. Sunday, 4:00-6:00 p.m. -h- Informal Reception at Church. it .. ST. ANDREW'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Catherine and Division FIRST METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH State and Washington Harris Hall: Episcopal Student Center State and Huron Friday, 8:00 p.m. - Informal Open House at Harris Hall Sunday, 8:00 a.m. - Holy Communion. Sunday, 11:00 a.m. - Morning Prayer and Sermon. Sunday, 7:00 p.m. - Introducing the Episcopal Stu- dent Center at Michigan - Harris Hall. Friday, 6:15 Friday, 8:00 Church. p.m. - Dinner at the Church. p.m. - Party at Stalker Hall, next to Sunday, 9:45 a.m. - Student Class at Stalker Hall. Sunday, 10:45 a.m. - Morning Worship Service. Sunday, 6:00 p.m. - Wesleyan Guild Meeting, in Stalker Hall. Presentation of the Student Council. Dr. Brashares will speak. Sunday, 7:00 p.m. - Fellowship Hour and Supper. _ ;, N -~ - --- -~ Pi Freshmen Sure you'll want to start a picture album of those fondest memories-college days. With a handy little Eastman parties, football games, and campus scenes may be yours forever. Stop in and inspect the com- plete stock of cameras and kodaks at Francisco & Boyce. N Ife w fo r F a il! FELTS ~5 up $2.95 Bretons Turbans oufff faces Doll Hats Brims You'll marvel at the quality ZION AND TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCHES TRINITY CHURCH, East William and Fifth ZION CHURCH, East Washington and Fifth PARISH HALL, 309 East Washington Friday, 8:00 p.m. - Open House at Parish Hall. Sunday, 10:30 a.m. - Worship Services in Zion and Trinity Lutheran Churches. Sunday, 5:30 p.m. - Lutheran Student Association at Parish Hall. "Our Religious Opportunities at Michigan," by officers of the Association. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1432 Washtenaw Friday, 8:00 p.m. - Open House at the Church. Sunday, 10:45 asm. - Morning Worship Service. Sunday, 5:30 p.m. - Steak Roast and Guild Meeting, at the Church. I j t Then when it comes to hav- ing your pictures developed and printed you'll find the best workmanship at Francisco & Boyce. We take pride in fine action pictures, enlarging, and clear, detailed printing. Pictures of each football H I LLEL FOUNDATION East University and Oakland UNITARIAN CHURCH State and Huron Friday, 8:00 p.m. - Open House. q1111A'v_ 1 1 .nAA 1 - A/trnrrazto \Yrsrb . rvice September 20-24 - Open House from 8:00 am. to 10:00 p.m. Friday, 8:00 p.m. - Services - "What Hillel Means to You." Dr. Bernard Heller, Director. Mr. Nathaniel Holtzman, Student President. I i 11t I