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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1907
Comment
Good Advice---pens in Germany and thereby is enabled to present a new and enlightening picture of the situation.
Good Advice--
Or Bless You Children
. Induction tonight is a dip into those solemn sentiments and traditions that are too often ignored by a cynical world.
For once upper classmen relent from their gleeful pin-prickening of freshman illusions, preferring rather to leave undebunked the ceremonies which symbolize the soul of the University and best portrait the past history and ideals to serve as an inspiration for the future.
Perhaps the reticence on the part of seniors to "put the greenhorns wise" is the memory of their own feelings on that impressive occasion when they attended Induction. There was something in that experience so real, so strong and so uplifting that it would seem sacerdulious, even three years later, to influence anyone to miss it.
Freshmen, disillusionment as well as inspiration will be your lot in the remainder of your University career, but never again will inspiration come so intaunted by disillusionment as it comes to you at induction.
After You,
Mv Dear Gaston
"England Expects Every American to Do His Duty," a new book by Quincy Howe, raises again the question of relations between two ostensibly friendly nations.
There has always been some anti-British feeling in this country, but in the main, America has stood pro-British. The Nation, September 11 issue, calls attention to an intense wave of suspicion directed toward Britain's foreign policy and an aggregation of peees from the conduct of the Cabinet at the time of Edward's abdication on down to the American revolution.
From the gentle attitude of condescension with which most Americans are regarded by the British, some stalwart Yanks declare that America is at the top of the John Bull sucker list.
Britain's policies have been consistently passive for the past several years, showing a preference for bluff and diplomacy rather than for direct action. Whether this plan is a sign of weakness or not is controversial. Certainly she may be waiting for the United States to take the first action against Japan. But conversely, the United States may be playing a similar game herself. Both countries are serving as mutual props, yet it seems reasonable to believe that each is acting along the most expedient course in the present predicament.
Bouquets For the Boo Club
Arkansas, famous for Bob Burns and mountain mooshine, has earned its nitch in the Hall of Fame—it has organized America's first Booing Club. This small but stubbornly tenacious little group has theater owners trembling at the mention of the words "film ad." Members of the Booing Club, when attending the latest sensational, magnificent, colossal, glorious and glamorous Hollywood production, rise up manfully and declare with loud "boos" their objection to dreary showings of the latest thing in electric refrigeration, immediately followed by a lengthy discourse on the advantages of ice refrigeration (nature's way is best). This is usually toppd off during the hot summer months with a plea to "buy coal now".
We predict that so worthy an organization with so great a cause will grow faster than the C.I.O., and we wait with bated breath for the time when we too may pour forth in loud "booos" our long stored-up resentment and vitrol on Public Enemy Number 1, the film ad.
Students, you have nothing to lose but your chains. Join the Boo Club!
It's Still An 'Awful Mess'
"An awful mess," is the manner in which news dispatches recently quoted President Roosevelt as describing the Sino-Japanese situation.
For one who is reputed to rank with the late George V as master of the king's English, this manner of description at first seems precariously close to the slang precipice, but in inquiry into Webster throws a different light on the subject.
"Awful," we learn, means "filling with awe."
"Mess," among other things, means, "a confused, inharmonious, or disagreeable mixture of things."
The President's English is still good.
Freedom? Bah!
"X" Marks the Spot
We recently had the rare experience of talking with a pro-Nazi. Do not be misled by this statement and think that he is one who knows the "inside" story of what actually happens in Germany and thereby is enabled to present a new and enlightening picture of the situation.
On the contrary, this person is merely able by some inspiration from Woden to rationalize to his own satisfaction and hearty approval facts which turn the stomachs of most of us. What, he asks, if eight persons were executed for political reasons? Weren't they traitors who refused to shout "Heil, Hitler" at a signal from the grandstand? Certainly their trials were farcial, routine rail-roads, but they were legal, were they not?
Carried away by hero-worship at its worst,
he is willing to subjugate his reason and substitute the unknown quantity "X" for the word "freedom."
Campus Opinion
Late—But Pertinent
Of course the buying of the Freshman caps is voluntary, the Kansan say but do think peculiarly. You can get them for free at any line of the path was blocked by two tables and four giant specimens of senior masculinity. They gathered around the massive mannequin that says want to buy your Freshman cap right now, DON'T YOU USE it? "DON'T 'don't'" were pressed in an onious tone.
The Kansan also said it wasn't compulsory to wear them, but it seems funny to me that the proud avocationists of horticulture have had four or five foot shoes and ride water horses. I understand these don't leave marks.
Of course the buying and wearing of the caps is purely voluntary ... didn't the Kansan say so?
. disgruntled freshman
Official University Bulletin
Notice due at Chancellor's Office at 3 p.m., preceding regular public notice at 10 a.m. at the office for Sunday.
Vol. 35 THURSDAY, SEPT. 16, 1937 No. 6
DRAMATIC CLUB MEETING: There will be a meeting of the Dramatic Club at 4:30 this afternoon in the Little Theater of Green hall.—Joe Myers, President.
DRAMATIC CLUB TROUTS: Tryouts for the Dramatic Club. Club will be held in the 12th and Monday, September 20, at 2:30 p.m. These tryouts are open to all students of the University—Rolla Nuckles, Spon-
FEDERATION OF COUNSELORS. The Federation of Counselors will meet at 5 o'clock this afternoon in the lounge in Administration building. All women must be there—Dorothy Trekell, Chairman.
FRESHMAN WOMEN AND COUNSELLORS:
Freshman women and their counsellors are having a
week of training on the skills needed to build
building. Freshman women who have not been assigned
to counsellors are welcome and will be given
training.
JAY JANES. There will be an important meeting
should be Roberta - Roberta Cook, President.
should be present.
NEWMAN CLUB; The ladies of the parish will give a reception for Catholic students at 8 o'clock Friday evening at the Parish hall. All old members and new members, including Anderson, President, Virginia Rodriguez, Secretary.
STAFF MEMBERS AND FACULTY: All members of the faculty and staff are requested to call at the Business Office, 123 Administration building, on or before noon of September 16th to sign the pay roll.
Any faculty or staff member who fails to sign the roll at this time will not receive a salary warranty and may be disciplined.
TUBERCULIN TESTS: This is a reminder for students who have had a tuberculin test to return at the appointed time to have the test read—R. I. Canutese.
W.S.G.A. EXECUTIVE COUNCIL. There will be a brief meeting in the Women's Lounge of the Uni-
bridg after the New Student Induction services tonight.
about 8:30 - Dornis Stockwell, President.
Founding of Phi Beta Kappa Originated Fraternity System
Each fall as colleges and universities over the country prepare for opening, the first signs of life come from the fraternity and sorority chapters. The excitement of rush week the activity of an old system is again begun.
W. S.G.A. BOOK EXCHANGE: The book exchange will be open from 8 to 6 every day until further notice. Please get your books early—Edith Borden, Manager.
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What has now become a highly organized system had its unpleasurable beginnings over a century and a half ago. The first fraternity was Phi Beta Kappa, founded at William and Mary College in 1776. The purpose of the fraternity was given as for "the promotion of literature and of friendly intercourse among scholars." It was a combination of a literary and social society. In 1779 branches to be at Yale and an associated school were founded in 1789 and 1781, respectively. The parent chapter was discontinued, actually dying out as a result of the Revolution. In 1787 the two existing chapters founded another at Dartmouth College.
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FraternitiesAre Universal
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Greek-letter fraternities are found in nearly all of the colleges and universities in the United States. They greatly stress stressery as pertains to their mottoes, grips, the constitution, and rituals.
The name for a fraternity is derived from the Greek alphabet. Each chapter too, carries a name from the Greek alphabet. The customary method of naming a chapter is to give a Greek letter according to the order of its founding. When of the same rank, men and women often start new, adding this time the Greek word, deuteron, which means second.
Bidges of fraternities are of three types. One form is the monogrammed pin. Sometimes a symbol such as the skull and bones is used. The third type consists of a plate with the name and symbol on it.
Originated in 1825
The general social fraternity was originated at Union College in 1825 when Kappa Alpha, a men's fraternity founded by Adam, they imitated Phi Beta Kappa in emphasizing secrety, taking a Greek title, and in limiting their membership to upper classmen.
Women's fraternities were formed later when co-educational schools became popular. I.C. Sorosia, the first women's organization resembling a Greek-letter society, was founded in Montmorith College and adopted by Greek-letter society pattern and the name Pi Beta Phi.
Supreme Court To Test Legality of 'Sit Down'
Washington, Sept. 15—(UP) A test of the legality of the sit-down strike was placed before the supreme court of the United States today by the American Federation of Hosiery Workers.
The hosiery workers' union invoked the anti-trust laws in appealing from a decision of the third United States circuit court of appeals which granted an injunction against sidowners in the Apex Hosiery company plant at Philadelphia.
The adoption of chapter houses is a phase of fraternity life which has developed rapidly in recent years. There are now over three thousand buildings owned by fraternities.
The sit-down strike as a labor weapon was first used in this country by the United Automobile Workers, a C.I.O. union.
Students who wish to park their cars on the Campus during the coming school year should make application at once for licenses at the office of Henry F. Werner, mao's staff room, room 1 Administration building.
Government Was Simple
Once the government of fraternities was quite simple. Branches were old and miss fashion. Founding additional chapters was often done on the initiative of a single chapter. The earliest development of a centralized government system was in the granting to parent chapters of cedar trees, which are shown in the power given to conventions of delegates and the establishment of central offices with full time officers. Even more detailed organization is carried out through regional groups of chapters of our own conventional and officers.
Students Should Apply For Parking Licenses Now
Ample time will be given before parking regulations go into effect and the parking committee approves the applications. When the rules go into effect, George, the Campus cop, will check each parking zone daily for cars without 1937-38 license plates.
The licensing plan allows those who need to drive to school to park near their classes. There are four parking zones in which all cars must be parked. Number 1 is back of the Administration building, number 2 is around the drive in front of Fraser hall, number 3 is in the lot by Watson library and number 4 is back of Marvin hall.
Aiter school gets under way, absolutely no parking will be allowed on the main thoroughfares of the Campus.
There are several publications put out by fraternities. Histories, song books, directories, and a monthly magazine called 'Nerds' by nearly all Greek-letter societies.
In 1930 there were listed about two hundred and seventy-five fraternities. Of these there were 29 sororites, eight general honorary groups, 31 honorary fraternities for certain fields, 96 departmental and professional fraternities, and numerous locales. These organizations had well over a thousand active chanters.
During the past decade a great deal of discussion has been devoted to the question of the worth of fraternities and their place in college. That theory is not new, but the near future, however, does not seem likely. Each fall a new surge of life is felt as the old conquest for new members goes on.
Library Tours Popular
Prof. Mitchell Attends Meetings
Prof. U. G. Mitchell returned last week from Atlanta, Ga., where he attended a meeting of the national mathematical societies and virtually he attended meetings of two national mathematical societies.
Three hundred and eighty-five freshmen and new students visited the Watson library Tuesday to take the tours. "It's the largest group we've had yet," said Charles E. Baker, director of libraries. "They almost swamped us for a while." Students were shown various departments and the card catalog was explained.
'Y' Group To Meet Today
First Assembly Features
Rev. Joseph F. King as
Guest Speaker
The initial Y.M.C.A. assembly of the 1937-38 school year, to be held this afternoon at 4:30 o'clock in the men's lounge of the Memorial Union building, will feature the Rev. Joseph F. King, pastor of the Plymouth Congregational church, who will speak "The Uniqueness of Christianity."
Preceding the Rev. Mr. King's address, the Y.M.C.A. quartet, in the direction of LeRoy Fugit, c'39, will sing a few numbers. Following the Rev. Mr. King's talk, Mr. Paul Moritz, c'39, president of Y.M.C.A. and co-chairman of the Student Christian Movement, will introduce the commission leaders of the organization.
The commission leaders will explain the importance and work of their respective groups through dialogue with Moritz. The commission heads are as follows: Personal adjustment commission, Kalman Oravea, c'40; new citizenship, David Angevine, c'39; and the freshman Angervine, c'39; and the leader, c'39. The leader of the campus problems commission, a post left vacant by Don Henry, has not yet been filled, according to Moritz.
Following the program, the assembly will split up into groups and confer with the commission in which they are most interested.
An opportunity will be given to declare membership in the "Y", This year, altering the policy of the K.U. "Y" for many years, prospective members will be expected to take a minimum pledge of fifty cents.
Hospital Gives 1.392 Examinations
Dr. R. I. Canuteson, director of the student health service at Watkins Memorial hospital, announced last night that 1,392 persons had taken the physical examinations for the first time of their versatility. This is 83 short of the total last year, when 1,475 students took the examinations.
The comparison by days is as follows:
1536 1937
Saturday 319 236
Monday 319 404
Tuesday 395 407
Wednesday 352 349
Total...1,475 1,392
Dispensary hours at the hospital will be from 8 to 12 a.m. and from 2 to 5 p.m. on school days. The hours on Saturday will be from 8 to 12 a.m. and on Sundays from 10 to 12 a.m. for emergencies.
On the Shin--
From Jim Coleman comes a request for a Sour Owl "plug". Jimmy wants you to know that the Owl will be hoisted by semi-professional hawks for monetary gain in a couple of weeks. Jim and his staff are trying to break a record, last broken just after the war, by getting the September issue to you during the month of September.
Not thoughts and not gathered while strolling：“Pretty Boy” Ibody took longer than most freshmen to enroll—Don Dieter is reported to have wished up another Colonel this summer while at camp；“Iyyaa” Boah, Gamma Phi hope for this year’s beauty preenness, has deserted in favor of a modeling job—A young lass called Jenneela Lennard was invited by Edison Persson’s picture—Fifteen Thetas are residing for the semester on the top floor of the A.O.Pi house—Mrs. Titworth, elderly library employee, is celebrating the beginning of school with a bad case of mumps. State Fair attenders report the Fountain of Youth to be a fluke.
More about Landon: The New York Times stated that Peggy Ann had passed up Paris clothes to be fitted out in New York. The veracity of the Times is a legend and we hate to mar it but Peggy said right out loud that she was broke when she got back to New York and still doesn't have any clothes. And now I'll never work on the Times. (Ed's note: you said a mouthful unless you improve.)
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Year's first Beta lick: Rushes were escorted to a window on the third floor where they were instructed to sight between two trees and through the croft of another. After they saw the tree, the came out. "That’s where the new Theta bathroom will be." The same old Beta tricks.
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