Evening star., 1928-04-29
AMERICAN j. GETS
DAWSON LIBRARY
Widow of Former English
Bible Instructor Makes Gift
of Many Volumes.

The American University library re-
ceiyed during the past week the gift
of the private library of the late Or
Joseph Dawson, former instructor in
Englich Bible The gift consists of sew
eral thousand volumes and was present
ed by Mrs. Dawson. who now lives at
the KeneSaw Apartments this city.
The Dawson library was characterized
by DR.. George B. Woods dean of the
college, as valuable" and as particu-
larly rich in modern theological and
religious books. including a number of
standard sets of encyclopedias Of re-
ligious learning, There are also num-
Der of important volumes of English
literature. The books now are being
put in place.
A suitable bookplate is being prepared
as memorial to DR.. Dawson and will
be inserted in each volume.
DIR. Clark Leaves.
Dr. Lucius G. Clark, chancellor of
American University, and Mrs. Clark
left Thursday for the General Confer
ence Of the Methodist Episcopal Church
at Kansas City, where DR. Clark will
be active in the interests of the insti-
tuition. John C, Let's, president of the
board of trustees Of American Uni
versity, left Saturday, also TO attend the
conference.
University officials expressed them.
selves as well satisfied with the first
annual eXtemporaneous speaking con.
test for Maryland high schools. held
Friday and Saturday on the campus,
and hope 10 get an early start next
year for the second contest to be held
next Spring. The arrangements for the
contest this year were made by DR..
George 3. Woods. dean OF the college,
and Arthur S. Flemming, instructor in
debating
The dramatic club is bending its en-
ergies toward the annual Spring play,
Shakespeare's Twelfth Night" TO be
presented at the gymnasium auditorium
Friday night, May 16, under direction
OF VIII Hutehins. professor of art.
Ohcers OF the club, who are working
hard toward the success Of the produc-
ton, are: Arthur Gerth. president:
Sara K. MartZ, vice president; Irene
Dezendorf. secretary. and David Nor
gan. treasurer.
The debates council has elected off,
GERS for the year, naming w. Willis
Delaplain, to succeed Roland Rice as
president. and Blake Espey as man
ageT.
Hoover Elected
The political campaign, which was
Taged through the college year with
enthusiasm. and show of real spirit,
would UP with a mock election Thurs
day, resulting In a victory for the Re-
publicans, who elected" Hoover, Presi-
dent and Curtis Vice President. The
Democrats ran Smith and Cordeil Hull.
The Republican committee chairman
was Randall Penhale and the Demo-
Gratis chairman was Aldred Jones
The Democrats presented as their
speaker al the campaign" on Tuesday
al chapel Representative T. Weber
Wilson Of Mississippi. while the Re-
DEhiicanS had student speakers on
Wednesday.
The annual banquet Of the junior
ciasS in honor Of the seniors will be
held Thursday night. when the grad
ou1ting class VIII be toasted and enter
tanned Ethel Moulton is chairman
CT the committee on general arrange
ments, which Ks divided into two parts
ptDkf aEfl AABQ lGIDE&tlDitSs AE ptU~
gram committee consists Of Sarah
R0rer. Irene Dezendorf. Marion Cross.
Lynn Corson, Donald Bittingcr, Dom
ald Olmstead. Seeley Grey and willis
Delaplain The decorations committee
consists Of Mary Jane Stewart Helen
Rotser, Harriet Wells, Ruth Rinkel
Ra.yanetta Allen. Florence Feilowes
Roland Parrish and Roland Rice.
Arrangements are being made foI
spcciai services commemorative oi
tAGther's day Sunday. May 10, with
Mrs. w. g Abernethy. wife OF the pas.
tp. Of Calvary Baptist Church, as the
principal speaker. The service will be
held in Hurst Hall ON the campus al
z O'Clock, and viii be open 10 the pub
lie. The vespers committee. OF which
Willis Delaplsin is chairman. Is IL
charge.
A. special motor bus excursion u
Richmond, Va, for college students
bnGer auspices Of Dr. Woods Is being
arranged for May 10.
The junior class girls soccer team
which won the interclags championship
this Spring was entertained at a pic,
njc breakfast yesterday by Miss Mar
Louise Brown, dean Of women, ane
Mis- Dorothy Wulf, instructor In phys
icaI education for women.
Miss NJ. Pearl Cline. instructor In
| speech. entertained In the college din
| ing hall Wednesday night at dime
| In honor Gf Dr. and Mrs. Clark pri0i
10 their departure for Kansas City.