Tuesday, October 20, l93l inquiring Reporter Question: \Vilat do you think of the adop- tion of Eugenie hate as the proper head gear for Armour freshmen? Lee Lynch, C. E., "34: I think it would be a swell idea because it would put the freshmen in their place and keep them there. Richard Rowen, C. E., '34: The idea is very good if only some mod- ified form can be adopted that isn’t so fancy. It would be so conspicuous that you could tell them a mile away. Richard l'llorwood, F. P. 15.. '34} Great! That is providing the fresh- men pay for them and not the up- perclassmcn. There should be some distinguishing mark between classes. It is too bad we haven’t a biology pond to throw the freshmen in as is done at the U. of C. J. Scheyer, M .E., '34: I think the idea is moronic. Armour is a place for work and not for fussing around and aping the cheap tactics of a shoddy state university. Donald Chadwick, E. E., ‘34: Be- cause everyone else is wearing half a hat due to the depression our freshmen should also. I suppose they could borrow old models from their girl friends. The only trouble with the hats is that the feather isn’t large enough to hide it. Carl Hupperl, M. E" '35: “I think that the wearing of Eugenie hats by freshmen is one of the most asininc ideas I have ever heard of. If this fashion ever comes into vogue at Armour, there is no one in the en- tire school big enough to make me don one.” Vincent Galvani, Ch. 5., '33: All fresh should buy Empress Eugenie hats to bring~ back the college spirit to Armour. A fresh caught without one gets a cold shower. FOUR CONTEMPORARY NOVELISTS By Wilbur L. Cross Essays on the work of Conrad, Bennett, Galsworthy, and Wells com- prise this interesting: little book, "Four Contemporary Novelists.” Written by an expert in literary cri— cism, these brief analyses interpret the spirit and object of their writings clearly, concisely, and with sufficicol detail to make the perusal thereof worthwhile. Joseph Conrad is interpreted as be- ing primarily interested in telling a story. The main theme is always centered about the actors in the forc- front, though they may at times seem to b -ncompassed by his wonderiuI (lcsr ptive passages. Conrad’s em:- cern is in delving into the ways of human behavior, creating for his characters worlds of illusion which never materialize. His works are further characterized by their basis on actual stories from real life. In Conrad’s many years as a sailor, there was wide opportunity to pick up fragments of accounts and piece them together as the information was’runcovcrcd. Then, with his keen insight and interpretive genius, he told the story in his own way. So, “The Nigger of the Narcissus," “Nostromo,” and “Lord Jim" are all based on actual incidents in the lives of persons known to the author. And all of us who have read them know how dramatic and absorbingly der lightful Conrad always is. Arnold Bennett is analyzed as the first reactionary novelist. Here was: an author who did not limit himseli to a plot in the ordinary sense, who seemed to have no object in telling: his story, who treated everything from a most impersonal standpoint. He did not stop to moralizc, but left the interpretation to the reader after presenting the outward aspect very methodically and completely, quite in the manner of a well-done engi— neering report. Bennett was an out- standing example of professionalism in literature, turning out words and selling them for the best price. Writ— ing was his business and he did it ‘ . II ARMOUR TECH NEWS Professor H. B. Lemon l/Vili Address A. C. 3. Harvey Brace Lemon, a professor 01‘ 11h} s at the University 01' Chi- cau‘o, wul lecture on “The Chemical Constitution of Celestial Matter" at the regular meeting of the American Chemical Society to be held at the City Club of Chicago this Friday, October 23, 1931. The incentive for his research work in astrophysical phenomena was gained during his work as a re- search assistant under the late Dr. Albert A. Michelson. He has carried on research work at the Yerkes Ob- servatory. Dr. Lemon has made numerous contributions in the field of spectro- scopy. Included among his important researches are the identification of the origin of the "Comet-tail" band, studies on spectrum of the solar corona, the dcvelopmentof the spec~ tI‘a-photometcr which bears his name, and recently the excitations of newly identified nebular and auroral spec- tral lines. He has gained national renown through his important work in the investigation of the adsorption of gases by carbon. His work has re: sulted in the development of a pro- cess of air activation of charcoal, which proved successful in combating gas attacks during: the world war. some ideas to express. With paper and ink at present low price levels, the expression of ideas is easier than their suppression. like Herbert George. John Galsworthy is a study in crit- icism; his is an honest presentation of the world of men and women as he secs it from a critical standpoint. Most famous of all his works is the “Forsyts Saga,‘ a thorough account of its genesis, growth, and decline of a. representative upper middle- class English family. Their precept, ideals. and mode of living may be summed up in the motto: “all that is, is right." Galsworthy, with his great ability, attacks their adherence to outworn laws of custom, ‘tlieir views, and their ways of. thinkihg. l.)rarnatic as the presentation is,"hc nevor forests that his object is to Roger Waindle, M. E., ’32: Since I am no longer a freshman, I think it would be a good idea. But I have my doubts as to whether it can be enforced. Go ahead and try it. R. Nelson. M. E., '33: It’s alright with me. Personally, I prefer skull caps for the freshmen. It’s bad enough to see women wearing them without the freshmen sporting them. 1-1. G. Wells is presented as an author who has arrived at fiction through science. Most of his books begin with a scientific fact and end only after his imagination has played over all possibilities, especially the sociological. His favorite exercise is the creation of Utopias wherein there is no parliament, no politics, no private wealth, no prisons; where the only motive in life is creative service. Though we may question the value of Wells’ efforts, he does have transfer the social picture; there is no propaganda or fiery denunciation. His books are populated with very real characters creating for them» selves very real problems which they fail to see. For any one who ever intends to read something,r by these authors, a perusual of “Four Contemporary Novelists” will he to advantage. Even in itself, this book is an inter— esting volume of cultural interest. Morton Fagcn. as , N more than a hundred iloocllighted fields, loot- ball is being played eye-trmnesi summers reeled the athlete held But perhaps you ‘ NEW ECOKS Four Contemporary Novelists Wilbur L. Cross Good Earth P. S. Buck The Painted Minx R. W. Chambers On Forsyths ’Chang‘e John Galsworthy Red Bread M. G. Hindus Humanity Uprooted M. G. Hindus New Russia’s Primer M. Flin The Decline of Merry England Storm Jameson The Red Trade Menace H. R. Knickerbocker Italy Yesterday and Today Antonio Marinoni Gentleman in the Parlour W. S. Maugham The Little Dog: Laughed Leonard Merrick My Brother‘s Face D. G. Mukcrji France, a Study in Nationality Andre Siegfried The Shortest Night G. B. Stern The Axe Sigrid Undset W W S. E. Hears Speech About World’s Fair (Continual from, pugc 1) this. They took advantage of the de- pression and had engineers of many corporations make researches to find cheaper materials which would still fulfill the conditions. Under these plans it cost only 6.92 cents per cubic foot and in the Hall of Sci— ence and the Electrical Buildings 10 cents. Mr. Farrier then explained why the type of roof chosen for the Travel and Transport Building was the cheapest and most practical un- der the circumstances. There will be many new and startling light effects that will, as the speaker put it, “knock the people’s eyes out." Transportation will probably be com— posed of units each having two trailers that will contain fifty pas- scngcrs. Page Three The arrangement of the Fair will be as follows: On the island and near the Loop will be the state and government exhibits. From these south to Twenty—third is the For- eign Section, containing exhibits from other countries. From here to Fort Dearborn will be the amuse~ mcnt center. Then the model Hous- ing Show and the Anthropology ex» hibit to Thirty—third Street. From here to Thirty—seventh Street will be the transportation exhibits. Gen- eral Motors is building its own building and intends to put in an assembly line where anyone can watch his car being made. There will be no airport and thus only amphibians will be able to dc‘ posit passengers right at the Fair. However, Goodyear is considering (though not very seriously yet) of building a mooring-mast and having Zeppelin transportation available from all over the country. ENLARGED . . Ahiflh‘. RESTAURANT 3ll7 WentWorth Avenue WHERE QUALITY AND SERVICE RElGN SUPREME Home Cooking IMPROVED ... Special Student Rate 4.- MONTHS for $7.50 for all standard makes. Remington No. 6 Noisclcss 3 mo. $7 50 Remington Portable 3 mo. $7.50 AMERlCAN WRiTlNG MACHKNE (10., inc. (Established 1880) Free delivery. Satisfaction guaranteed. 329 So. 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