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Newspaper

The Cornellian

Location

Mount Vernon, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1923

Page

1

Purple quintet to meet Quaker cagers Saturday

Cornell Varsity basketball opens its season at home Saturday at 3 PM facing Arlo Sandersons Penn College quintet. Captain Kirwin out with a cold, Kasch at forward, and a likely lineup of Kirwin Greene Paulson Bieber Hartwell with Dyckman and others to see action as changes in rules may affect free throws.

Cornell Varsity Arlo Sanderson Penn College Cornell Sandy Quakers Finger Kirwin Kasch Greene Paulson Bieber Hartwell Dyckman

Forty Frosh Out for Basket Work

Forty members of the Freshman class have joined the Frosh basketball team and report to Coach Polly Wallace. All aspirants remain in contention as scrimmages occur daily and the squad nears its first junior varsity clash. Notable early performers include Clemmer Chicago Nicholson St Angar Hemphill Plymouth Deemer Gueth Freeport Typer Trump Polo Young Center Junction Parks Clarion Whiteland New Providence Hebel Aledo Wieting Toledo Lane Wapello Brandt Victor.

Polly” Wallace Polly Clemmer Chicago Nicholson St. Angar Hemphill Plymouth Deemer Gueth Freeport Ill Typer and Trump Polo III Young Center Junction Parks Clarion Whiteland New Providence Hebel Aledo, Ill Wieting Toledo Lane Wapello Brandt Victor

Chautauqua Company Buys Rights to Mrs. Tulls Play

The Redpath-Vawter chautauqua system has purchased the royalty rights in The Gorilla a four part melodrama by Mrs. Tull. Rights to present the play on Chautauqua and Lyceum in North Dakota South Dakota Minnesota Iowa and Missouri for forty three weeks are reserved by the Chautauqua System.

Redpath-Vawter Chatauqua System

The Turning Play Read At Junior Recital

Caroline Witzigman Yaw will read a three act play The Turning for her Junior Recital in Expression at o clock Wednesday in lower chapel The theme centers on a girl artist as the leading figure Everyone is invited.

Caroline Witzigman Yaw Hew

Yeoman’s Home Sought for Cedar Rapids Site by Businessmen

President Updegraff, a member of the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City businessmen board, has made two trips to Cedar Rapids to secure location for Yeoman's National Orphan’s Home. The committee on report preparation includes J. D. Wardle, Cornell, 96, with President Jessup and President Gage. The home now sits at North Liberty midway between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City.

Updegraff Cedar Rapids Iowa City Yeoman’s National Orphan’s Home Updegrafft J. D. Wardle Cornell Jessup State University of Iowa Gage Coe North Liberty

Chorus Prepares 19th Messiah at Cornell Auditorium

Cornell Oratorio Society presents Handel’s The Messiah next Sunday afternoon with a 170 member chorus and 35 piece orchestra. Soloists include Herbert Gould bass Ethel Jones contralto Elvera Cedargreen soprano and a Cornell Conservatory tenor. Director Frank Shaw conducts with Miller on organ and Eness at the piano.

Cornell Cornell Oratorio Society Frank Shaw Herbert Gould Bass Chicago Civic Opera Company Ethel Jones Elvera Cedargreen Cornell Conservatory Conrad Oratorio Society Shaw Miller Miss Eness

Cornell Bulletin Prints Songs and Yells Volume 25

Five thousand copies of Number 6 Volume 25 of the Cornell Bulletin contain Cornell songs and some yells plus pop and harmony songs. The cover features a chapel image and a legend recalling happy college days, friendships, dances, athletic events, and Old Cornell greetings to all Cornellians worldwide.

Cornell Bulletin Cornell Hawk-Eye Press

Y. W. C A Cabinet Reorganizes Faculty Advisory Board

The Y. W. C. A. Cabinet reorganizes its advisory board reducing members. Four faculty women Miss Jetts Miss Mills Miss Rigby and Mrs Updegraff are chosen and will meet the first Monday each month to improve contact with the organization.

Y. W. C. A. Cabinet Miss Jetts Miss Mills

Hartwell Chosen to Captain 1924 Purple Eleven

Henry Hank Hartwell of Cornell was elected Captain of the 1924 Purple gridiron machine at a dinner honoring the football men. A three year player known for football brains and defensive star power, Hartwell will lead the Varsity eleven next season despite injuries.

Henry Hank” Hartwell

"Polly" Wallace Seeks Wrestlers for Cornell Mat

Cornell wrestling coach "Polly" Wallace calls for experienced grapplers and promising freshmen to form a strong mat squad. Last year’s team mostly practiced while new talent from Mason City to Eagle Grove is expected to join. Expected meets include Washington University, State Teachers College, and a Missouri Valley Conference meet at Ames in March.

Polly” Wallace Cornell Wallace All-istott Mason City Adamson Boone Sherk and Singer Spint ‘Lake Nielson Monticello Jones Eagle Grove Bogue New Provdence Land of Washington University State Teachers’ College Ames Drake Grinnell Kansas Aggies Minnesota University

Correction Fixes Miller Concert Broadcast Time

A correction states the December 18 broadcast of Professor Miller's compositions will be at 7 30 o'clock central standard time. The radio station is K D K A Pittsburg Pa, correcting an earlier error.

Professor Miller Pittsburg

Y W C A Plans Impressive Service For Thursday Eve

The YWCA plans a special year meeting Thursday night at 6 40 in the lower chapel. It will inaugurate new members with a candle lit procession led by cabinet members. Catherine Musselman gives a talk with pledges, followed by Ruth Jayne and Miss Mutschler. Florence Butcher will sing a solo then Christmas carols close the service.

Y. W Catherine Musselman Ruth Jayne Miss Mutschler Florence Butcher

Debate Tryouts Set for Friday Amid Season Outlook

The intercollegiate debate seminar holds its annual tryout Friday December 14 at 2:00 p m in Amphictyon Hall. Each speaker has eight minutes for constructive argument and four minutes for rebuttal on the World Court question.

Amphictyon Wees United States Harding Elam Munson Beers Tallman Beck Nedland Howard Hackett Ellis J. Harold Henning Lembke Hill Warren Eness Smith Gundry Kleinfelter Kintzley Renner Court Kharas Lincoln Nebraska Nebraska Wesleyan Cornell Mt. Vernon Iowa

One Hundred Freshmen Revisit Youth at Christmas Party

One hundred freshmen attended a Christmas gym party in costumes and makeup reminiscent of early teen games. They played London Bridge and other relics with gusto, ending the evening with sweets like lollypops and rosy apples for the kid crowd.

London Bridge

Society Offers Prizes for Economics Essays

The League for Industrial Democracy of New York announces two economic prizes in memory of Dr. Charles P. Steinmetz. The awards are $200 and $100, for undergraduates at any American college. The contest closes June 15 1924. Details available at the Cornellian office.

League For Industrial Democracy New York City Charles P. Steinmetz

Freshmen Debaters Edge Amphics In Tight Meet

In Amphic Hall the Freshman forensic team led by Ralph Tallman Theodore Beck and Robert Ellis won a two to one decision over Amphictyon members Lester Runkle Donald Klinefelter and Melvin Gundry. Judges were Professors Cherrington Smith and Mr Pietsch.

Ralph Tallman Theodore Beck Robert Ellis Lester Runkle Donald Klinefelter Melvin Gundry Amphic Hall Tallman Cedar Rapids Beck Boone Ellis Freeport Illinois Runkle Gundry Cornell Wildman Cherrington Smith Pietsch Adelphi Zets

Midwest Conference Meeting In Chicago Seeks Scheduling Changes

Cornell representatives head to the Midwest Conference semi annual meeting in Chicago on December 15 with Coach Finger and Professor Charles R. Keyes. Eight other colleges plan to attend as officials consider conference game scheduling and a Knox proposal to start fall practice after September 15. The location of the annual conference track meet and Finger’s upcoming basketball schedule are among items at stake.

Cornell Chicago Fingter Charles R. Keyes Knox Finger

Chicago Architect Consults President On Building Plans

Chicago architect Grant Miller met with Cornell President Updegraff on campus to discuss a future building program. An announced possible large gift for a new geology building had not yet been received, according to administration offices.

Grant Miller Chicago Updegraff Cornell

Notice to send Cornell News Service clippings

The Alunni Secretary O L Allansor of the College Office requests readers to drop any Cornell News Service articles into the faculty post office box for filing. The office aims to keep a complete record of all published items.

Cornell News Service Faculty O. L. Allansor Alunni

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