THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOLUME XXI.
County Clubs Plan K.U. Convocations for High Schools
No.77
Material for Programs May Be Obtained From Sample Speeches Made by Committee
K. U, convocations will be held in nearly every county represented at the University during the second semester of 2015; the programs have the same idea in mind as to the nature of these convocations. They are to interest high school students in the University of Kansas in an attempt to bring them together for a fall city in the fall. Speeches will be made by members of the committee, and alumni in the town. Most of the clubs have for the final number both programs the singing of the Crimean folk蓝 followed by the Rock Chalk.
John Bunn, organization chairman, with the help of the other members of the committee, have worked out sample samples for use by club administration. Dryser wrote the subject of "Why Go to College". He says that there are two main reasons why students go to college or the university. "The first is the desire to find a place and experience in which mental powers can be developed, to keen, competent manhood and womanhood may most rapidly occur."
Allen Tells of K. U. Athletics
Dr. Allel wrote of the high standing of the Kansas University in athletics. He says, "in athletics, Kansas owns the valley. At present she plays football, basketball, door track, and baseball championships."
Allan Davidson wrote on "The Life of a College Student," from a young man's point of view. Mr. Davidson emphasizes the extra-curricular work in the student's life. He says, "The more you give and sacrifice for your school the more you will reap in returns of a broader education and deeper interests in life." The most important opportunity to associate with educated, purposeful, ambitious men and women."
Women's Point of View Given
**The Tank of View Given**
Eleanor Hanson took the women's point of view. "It has come to be realized that women need a education just as much as men if they want to make a success of their living." The broadening influence of a college education, and the training which it gives, mentally, socially physically and spiritually, are valuable."
Alfred Hill, alumni secretary, in his talk on "After School," says, "It is fair to say that almost every intellectual person can be benefited by going to college. Out of the comparatively small number who graduate come by far the greater number who go to college. Not a college degree, but a college education is the widest door through which our leaders come."
Christmas Meeting Held by Y. W. C. A. at Henle
The Y. W. C. A. held a Christmas meeting Tuesday afternoon, December 18, at the Henley House. The meeting was very informal; each woman brought a pillow and sat around a large fire in the fireplace. The house had no furnishings, and rubbed the only light for the meeting. The house, decorated with evergreen and holly, had the Christmas atmosphere.
The meeting was led by Ruth Raynolds. Mary Lois Pruhental had charge of the entertainment for the afternoon. First on the program was a vocal solo by Mary Elizabeth Greene. Lodema Wiley gave a readout of the program, and Cain. Miss Maria Ross, general secretary of the Y. W. C. A., gave a short explanation of "Yuletide in Many Lands." After this Moyne Rice gave a reading. The program was concluded by a tribo by Mary Elizabeth Greene, Dorothy Hoffston, and May Alice Walker. Then the meeting was closed with the singing of the Christmas Carol by the association.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, LAWRENCE, KANSAS. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 19, 1923
The Ohio State University is again debating the subject of coeducation. The dean of the college wrote that "we should wait while the dean of women says 'No.'"
Anderson to Interview Engineer Upperclassmen
William B. Anderson, c24, who is acting as Westinghouse scout this year, made the statement this morning that he wants to see juniors, as well as seniors from the department of industrial engineering. The statement was made earlier in the week that he wanted to interview only the seniors but Anderson wants to see the juniors also before he leaves for college. He will be in East Pittsburgh, following the Christmas holidays.
Anderson's work for graduation has been completed and he has been excused from classes for the rest of the semester in order that he may start with the Westinghouse student training work this year at the start.
Spooner to Stay Open Few Hours Every Day During Holiday Season
Students May Check Out Books Not on Reserve Shelves to Take Home
Spooner library will be open part of the day during the Christmas vacation except on Christmas day and New Year's day. Friday the library will close at 6 p.m. Saturday morning it will open at 9 a.m., and close at 10 a.m. on until Jan. 7, 1924, short hours will be observed at the library.
The schedule is as follows:
Fri, Dec 21—8 a. m. to 6 p. m.
Sat, Dec 22—9 a. m. to 12 m.
Mon. Dec. 24-9 n. m. to 12 and p. m. to 5 p. m.
Tues. Dec. 25—Closed.
Wed, Dec. 26—9 a, m, to 12 m, and n, m, to 5 n, m.
Thur. Dec. 27—9 a, m. to 12 m. and p. m. to 5 p. m.
Fri. Dec. 28----9 a. m. to 12 m. and p. m. to 5 p. m.
Tues. Jan. 1, 1924—closed.
Sat, Dec. 29—9 a, m to 12 m.
Mon, Dec. 31—9 a, m to 12 m, and
p, m to 5 p, m.
Friday, Jan. 1, 1924—chair.
Wed. Jan. 2—9 a. m. to 12 m. and
p. m. to 5 p. m.
Thur. Jan, 3—9 a.m. to 12 m. and
n. m. to 5 n. m.
Fri, Jan. 4 - 9 a, m. to 12 m. and n. m. to 5 p. m.
Sat. Jan. 5-9 a.m. to 12 m.
Staff Makes Progress
Books not on the reserve may be checked out during vacation and taken home by students, but it is probable that no one will be allowed to check out a book on the reserve.
Work on the 1924 Jayhawk is moving along at a good rate of speed, according to Frank Rising, editor-in-chief. The staff editors have been asked to turn in a report on their sections by Friday, and pictures for baseball, track and the feature section on school life are at the engravers.
Office of Jayhawker to Move Into New Quarters
All division and sub-division plates are in. These plates were done by Katie B. Watson and Frank Cooper of the Fine 's School. The main work now is mostly on organization and class pictures.
The Jayhawk office will be moved to new quarters in the Administration building during the Christmas holidays. This change will occur in which to work, and will provide greater progress on the annual.
Editor Rising stated that he wanted more individual and group glosses. "They must be in by Jan. 4," she said, and I hope some will come in soon."
Arthur H. Bennett, governor of the Kansas Society of Mayflower Descendants, announced today through the Chancellor's office that this organizer* could give a prize each year to a student at the University of Kansas for an essay.
State Mayflower Society to Give Prize for Essay
The prize will consist of $50 in cash to the student who writes the best essay on some phase of the in-depth research and compact upon American government.
Henry Guhl, c'26. spent the week end with friends in Perry.
Rock Island Road Announces Official Service Schedule
Both Railways to BS. Served by Station of Union Pacific in North Lawrence
The passenger agents of the Union Pacific and the Rock Island railroads are installing ticket service today at the Union Pacific station in North Dakota, and at the Union station for the two railroads. Train service will begin Dec. 20. C. A. Searle, general passenger agent of the Rock Island, and C. P. Bradley, traveling passenger agent of the Rock Island, and Rhodus, general agent of the passenger department of the Union Pacific to arrange the minor details.
The official Rock Island schedule with a possible chance of a minor change, is as follows:
East-Bound Trains
No. 24—Local 5:51 a.m.
No. 2—Californian 6:06 a.m.
No. 32—Firefly 6:21 a.m.
No. 40—Colorado Flyer 7:51 a.m.
No. 26 3:37 p.m.
No. 12 4:06 p.m.
No. 4—Golden State Lim. 4:14 p.m.
No. 36—Local 7:59 p.m.
**West-Bound Trains**
No. 35 - Local
No. 3 - Golden Ste. Lim.
No. 11
No. 25
No. 29 - Colorado Flyer
No. 31 - Firefly
No. 1 - California
No. 23 - Local
Of the above trains No. 3
are daily except Sunday.
Dee State Limited is a f pickup destination up
priority.
Student Volunteers Meet
Delegates to Indianapolis Hold Last Discussion
The last meeting of the K. U. delegates to the Student Volunteer convention, to be held Dec. 28 to December 10. Tuesday Dec. 18, at 7 p.m., in Westminster hall. Forty delegates from the Unit and five from Haskell were present.
German cookies and tea will be served after the program. Each member of the club is allowed to bring one guest.
The meeting was concerned mostly with the presentation of the four major topics to be taken up at the convention. Alipi Casiano, delegate from the Cosmopolitan Club, presented the topic, "International Problems and the Christian Way of Life," Wesley Williams, "The Religious and the Christian Ideal," Richard Hanson, "Economic Problems and the Christian Ideals," and F. E. Wit craft, "Youth and the Reinaissance Movement."
The presentation of each topic was followed by a brief discussion, and it was pointed out that the student population of other nations were very influential with their respective governments, and that American students were more influenced such influence. M. H. McKenney, state student secretary of the Y. M. C. A., was present and spoke briefly on the significance of the coming student convention in the American student life. "Every plan possible to help our students converse from their delegates upon their return will be carried out," said Ted Shultz, who is in charge of the delegation from the University.
The German Conversation Club will give a Christmas program Thursday, at 4:30 p.m. in room 313 Fraser. Mary Engel, c27, will be in charge of the program, which will consist of short talks on Christmas customs and celebrations, by Elmer Roth, c25, Kathryn Wolf, c27, and Floyd Simonton, c25; dialogues by Jerry Lankford, c25; David Mogill, c25, and Stanley Brooks, c26, and Christmas songs by the club.
Christmas Customs Theme of German Club Progran
C. W, Morgan, LL.B. '02, formerly an attorney at Garnett, Kana., has accepted the position of attorney general for the Farm Mortgage Trust Company of Topkea. Mr. Garrison is a member of Phi Delta Theta.
Vera Cruz, Dec. 18—Obregon troops have been forced to withraw from the town of San Marcos, on the railroad east of the City of Mexico, according to newspaper accounts reaching here from the fighting zone
News Tabloids
Emporia, Dec. 18 - Legislation can not solve the problem of the farmer, according to Clyde M<sup>M</sup> Reed, chairman of the Kansas public utilities commission. Freight rates, he says, are too high and the government is powerless to restore prosperity to the agriculturists.
Washington, Dec. 18—Railroads who want the present situation undisturbed are pleased with the deadlock in the Senate over the chairmanship of the Interstate Commerce Commission.
London, Dec. 18—Raiushi, the Turkish bandist who for over forty years has led a life full of romance and adventure, is now dead. The Tangier correspondent of the London Daily Mail has sent the dispatch with this announcement. It is suspected that he was poisoned.
Athens, Dec. 18—Disappearance of another European crowned head is signified by the departure of King George and Queen Elizabeth from Greece, according to general telltle. The King's temporary exile will be opened a "rave" pending the action of the future national committee.
Daily Kansan Almanac Ready for Publication Soon After New Year
Statistical Records Represent Result of Two Years' Research
The Daily Kansas Almanac, a statistical compilation of University events which represents the work of two years of patient searching for verification of statistics, will be published soon after the first of the year.
Research
In gathering these statistics, records of the University have been compared with records of other universities, and some of these have been published from time to time in the University Press. Their are essentially being gathered.
The Almanac, which is being prepared by the news writing students of the department of journalism under the direction of Prof. W. A. Dill at the University of Illinois alumni a source for the history of University events. News students have searched the files of all University publications; they have interviewed and re-interviewed faculty members; they have mined minute books of University organizations; searched the files of Kansas City and Lawrence publications. Letters have been written by instructors and students in journalism to the students of Kansas City and India. The Daily Kansan Almanac is now ready for publication.
When a book is signed for in the regular way and lost, payment is always received or the matter taken care of through the office. A list of delinquents appears regularly and are careless about returning books.
The compilation in book form, to be issued soon after the first of the year, will be about the size of the student directory.
A large number of books disappear from the library each year which are neither returned nor paid for by the ones taking them. A person who does not miss those missed from the stacks, to which only junior and seniors have access. A part of these are accounted for and paid for, while some disappear from the shelves with some signing for or leaving the card.
Many Volumes Disappear Annually From Librar
Alpha Kappa Psi Elects Six
Six new members were initiated into Alpha Kappa Psi, honorary economies fraternity, Sunday, Dec. 16, according to Willard H. Larsh, president of the organization.
Those who were initiated were: Ira Grinnell, c24; James Reouth, c24; Alvin J. Clark, c25; Paul Kinhulb, c24; David A. Browning, c24; and Luena Gadda, c25.
W.S.G.A. Discusses Dances Authorized for K.U. Students
Date Rule to Be Suspended for Christmas Tree; Serenaders to Be Entertained
The dance at F. A. U. hall Thursday night is not authorized by W. S. G. A.
...
University women attending the dance will be breaking the University's rules.
Authorized and unauthorized
candidates were discussed at the regular
meeting of the Women's Student
Government Association Tuesday
night. The meeting was held in con-
flict, a dinner served in the
office of the governor.
The Coloradon dance at the F. A. U. hall Thursday night is not an authorized dance, and the date rule is not suspended for it, according to rules.
To Announce Official Parties
18 'Attend Gritter' parties
In the future all authorized parties for week will be announced by Dean Agnus and Dean Agron on Thursday. This is to avoid any confusion as to the parties authorized for student attendance.
The association voted $100 toward payment for the furniture in Henley house, and $100 to help the county club place a Jayhawker in every Kansas high school. Both of these sums will be taken from the receipts from musical comedy, "Betsy" it is estimated about $250 was cleared.
Will Entertain Serenaders
Christmas 'serenaders' will be served at the Chancellor's residence after singing. The council will help provide the refreshments. The date paid will be suspended for the Christmas tree celebration, according to Emily Tenny, president of the W. S. G. A.
Four University women were reported to the disciplinary committed for investigation.
War Secretary Reports
Weeks, in Report to President. Urges Increase
Washington, D. C., Dec. 19-Secretary of War John P. Weeks, in his annual report to the President, calls attention to the fact that increased appropriations for national defense will soon become necessary. We are now operating at a low rate of cost because of the consumption of books, he says. He further states, "We have to make the progress which is necessary to insure the fulfillment of the purposes of national defense."
"Since 192, the total number of individuals under military training, or in military organizations, has decreased from 519,041 to 504,041." Secretary Weeks goes further to say any increase would be dangerous. "We are already cut far below our vita weeds."
"I am convinced that our people as a whole are in accord with the constructive policy under which we are endeavouring to operate," declared Mr. Johnson, who said the public has been educated to 'give until it hurts; they should therefore be encouraged to pay the moderate amount that is now needed, since the cost of keeping them up that they would pay many times more in money and lives in the future."
Two New Bible Courses Offered Next Semesta
Two new courses will be added to the schedule of the School of Religion of the University next semester, according to Dean S. B. Braden. They are: "History and Value of the Bible," a one-hour course under Dean Braden; and "The Gospel of John," a two-hour course under Porter. The addition of these two brings the total number of courses offered in the school to eight.
Another important change next semester, according to Dean Braden, will be a shifting in the hours at which he teaches. He will cover all periods of the day. It is hoped that thereby a greater number of students will be able to take advantage of the courses offered. Uni-versity students must also attend all courses in the School of Religion.
University Not to Have Sport Week This Year
The University will not have a state sport week this year according to Dr. F. C. Allen, director of athletics. The services rendered the previous week at the university bureau in the way of answering questions applying to all sports, and the sending out of officials for athletic contests have amounted to more than could be accomplished in one quarter to the sport week of last year.
"Plans are being made to have a real state sport week next year," said Dr. Allen this morning. "It is felt that the athletic service bureau was more satisfactory this year, and the county school board should until next year when high school coaches from all over the state will be entertained."
Engineer Schedules for Next Semester Changed at Meeting
Scheduled for next semester, with re-arrangement of courses, were discussed at a meeting of the administrative committee of the School of Engineering, held this month at 3:20 in the office of Dean P. F. Walker.
Freshmen Electrical Engineers to Be Given Physics Second Semester
Descriptions of courses and other copy to go in the next issue of the University catalog were also worked on, both in the meeting of the administrative committee and the faculty meeting which followed at 4 p. m.
One change which has already been arranged for by the departments concerned, will be the giving of physics to freshmen in electrical engineering, in the second semester. In the third semester, however, be dependent on preceding high grades in mathematics. Heretofore physics has been started in the first semester of the sophomore year. The change this year will be made unless objections develop in the afternoon, it was said this morning.
The rule on exemption of A-grade students from examinations, which has been in effect for the second year of school, was extended to include also the first semester, it was said this morning at the office of the dean. Indications were this morning that the rule will be discussed at this afternoon? meeting.
Oil-Skins for Ducks Often Prove Fata
By Salemon Services
It has long been known that ducks keep dry in the water because of the presence of oil on their feathers which turns the water and keeps it from wetting through to their bodies. That too much oil it as bad as none.
If ducks alight on water covered with oil, a frequent occurrence in these days of oil-propeller dand oil-carrying steamships, their feather become matted with the heavy fluid, and eventually the water seeps through and chills the birds so that they can fly. The birds to such ducks so heavily coated with oil that they cannot rise from the water.
Dramatic Fraternity Initiates New Members
Phi Alpha Tau, professional dramatic fraternity, held initiation at the Anacela house last night for Cecil McCormick. Morgan, c26; and Stanley Pennell, c24.
In a short business meeting after the initiation plans for enlarging the fraternity entertainment program were discussed. Several stunts and plays are to be given during the year on dates to be announced later. The fraternity probably be given under the auspices of some other hill organization.
Ideas for a section in the Jay-hawker were also discussed. The section will probably be entirely original because it will come from the regular professional section.
James E. Dyche, A. B. 92, former warden of the federal penitentiary at Atlanta, GA., has been appointed chief prohibition enforcement officer for the state Department of Justice quarters at Kansas City. Mr. Dyche is a member of Phi Delta Theta.
Christmas Tree Program Plans Are Completed
Two University Glee Clubs to Take Part in Pageant; Seranders to Visit Private Homes
"All plans and arrangements have been made to hold the third annual Christmas Tree Tradition at the usual place in front of Blake ball," said Harold Burt, manager of the affair, this morning.
Following the song, "Joy to the World," the lighting of the altar will be carried out by representatives of the United Nations and the International Student Friendship Convention at Indianapolis. A biblical reading will be given by Chan Mingzhou, an honorary Glee Club member who Glee Club will sing the carol, "We Three Kings of the Orient Car."
Chancellor to Accept them.
Presentation of the gift and its acceptance by Chancellor Lindley will then take place followed by a Christmas prayer. The combined glee clubs will sing the carol, "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" with response, "Blessed be the lady" by the girls' sextette. The closing hymn, "O Come All Ye Faithful" will be sung by the student body and townpeople, after which they will return to their homes.
According to Iroald Burt the University hand will be out in full force with the Ku Kus on hand to distribute programs among the students. Also an opportunity will be given to townpeople to contribute to the Friendship Fund, the candles being placed inside the east door of Fraser.
"If by any chance the weather will not permit the program to be given out of doors arrangements have been made to hold it indoors. The place is not available, but will be announced in Thursday's Kansan," said Harold Burt.
Quartets Will Serenade
At the close of the program the combined glue clubs will divide into quartets, closed cars have been provided and serendemis will be given to all homes who have large candles burning in their windows. The various houses are asked not to serve them with their arms, their voices and would hinder them from making their trip as quickly as possible.
"The student body has fully appreciated that $1.00 will provide one a day for the European Students," he said, having averaged more than $1.00 per contribution. The third annual Christmas Tree Tradition is exceeding even the expectations of the Christmas Tree committee," said Mr. Burt.
"However, I do not wish to create the impression that contributions less than a dollar are not acceptable. Rather, we prefer to follow the policy that every little bit helps. We hope that people will be able to have a part in the celebration in whatever degree they feel they are able to help."
Dean Braden Considers Remodeling Myers Hall
J. H. Mohorter, secretary of the United Christian Missionary Society, made an official visit to Myrena hall in Braden, the School of Religion. As a result of his visit he made a recommendation to the United Society that Myrena hall be remodeled to meet the needs of the University students.
Should the recommendation be adopted, it will provide for the remodeling of the south end of the hall to make room for a social center for Bethany Circle, women students' organization of the Christian church, according to Dean Braden. Myers has been in charge of the control of the Christian church. It is occupied by the University School of Religion.
Kinney Discusses Engineer Trip Prof. E. D. Kinney discussed the trip of the -chemical engineers to Chicago, at the chemistry club meeting Monday afternoon. The engineering department announced an annual trip to Chicago in order to make a close study of the various plants.
Two radio towers are part of the communicative laboratory established at the University of Minnesota.