Washington State University - Chinook Yearbook (Pullman, WA)

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THE COMMUNITY CONCERT ASSOCIATION presents October 26 — Natalie Bodanya, young coloratura so- prano of the Metropolitan Opera As- sociation. November 16 — Lansing Hatfield, handsome, promising young American baritone. January l l — Jascha Heifetz, temperamental, distin- guished master of the violin. January 20 — Rose Bampton. gracious, lovely soprano of operatic fame. March 6 — Richard Crooks, popular, accomplished tenor of the Metropolitan. March 18 — The Mozart Boys ' Choir. 20 talented Vi- ennese youths. April 25 — Vronsky and Babin. outstanding young Rus- sian duo-pianists.

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Fine Arts

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CONVOCATIONS Nationally known personalities were highlight attractions in the varied selection of convocation speak- ers for the 1938-39 year. First speaker on the program was C. Ray Hansen, lawyer and criminologist of nation-wide fame who was brought back to the campus by popular demand October 5. Following, an illustrated lecture on Wild Life at Night, was presented by Howard Cleaves. News columnist and commentator. Drew Pearson, gave inside information on world affairs November 15. Lecturing on the changing position of women and young people in world affairs Hilary Newitt ap- peared in Bryan Hall on November 17. A novelty program was that presented by the Swiss brothers. Joe, Louie, and August, who entertained February 14 with a concert of Swiss folk music. Sir Arthur Willert, distinguished diplomat and au- thority on international affairs, spoke of his experiences with public affairs in England, Europe, and the United States. Pictures Are Like People was the subject chosen by H. S. Ede, student critic of modern painting. John Gunther, hailed as one of the world ' s greatest reporters, was featured at an evening performance February 24. The schedule for March included William Rose Benet, outstanding contemporary American author; Dr. A. M. Harding, astronomer: Burns Mantle, dramatic critic: Dr. Luther Gable, advocator of radium thera- py: and Max Gene Nohl, deep-sea diver. Highlight of the entire convocation series was the appearance of Mrs. Ruth Bryan Owen, America ' s first woman diplomat who spoke on The Scandinavian Cooperative Movement April 11. Dr. John O. Christianson, superintendent of School of Agriculture at the University of Minnesota, lec- tured April 13. Arthur F. Briese, humorist, entertained April 20. Science on Parade, a scientific demonstration by Arthur F. Silkett concluded the series May 4. Top row. President Holland entertains Gunther; local journalist lunches with Pearson Bottom row. Mantle. Sir Arthur Willert, Benet [ 23 ]