HOFFMAN TO WORK IN FOREIGN SERVICE THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Y. M.C.A. Secretary Will Leave Saturday on Journey to Foreign Fields "Con" Hoffman, secretary of the Y. M. C. A. will leave Saturday for New York from where he sails to Liverpool. From Liverpool he will go to Germany, Austria, and the Scandinavian countries, where he is going to prepare the university students for the Worlds Student Christian Federation Conference to be held in Sweden in Mr. Hoffman plans to lecture in all parts of the countries and to interest them in Christian work as they are so busy with reconstruction that the tendency is to neglect their Christian duties. Mr. Hoffman plans to return the first of September. At present no time has been appointed to take his place as secretary. Sigma Epsilon Holds Initiation for Four Annual initiation and banquet of Sigma Gamma Epsilon, honorary miners' and geologist fraternity, in the basement of the house. Thursday evening, April 23. Student initiates were Monta Wing, c'20. Hubert D. Cox, c'20. Rudolph Uhrlau, B. S, '18, and honorary initiates, Wallace E. Pratt, B. S Mr. Pratt is at present engage as chief geologist af the Humble Oil Refining Company at Houston, Tex. Other toasts on geological subjects were given by Santy Reed, c'20, Arnold Bell, c'20, and R. C. Moore, State Geologist. Extemporaneous also were also given by the infiltrates. Allen Tester, c20, was toastmaster of the evening. Mr. Pratt, who is now President of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists was the chief advocate and addresser of the subject. Why a Petroleum Geologist?$^{7}$ About two hundred University men gathered at Holloway Hall, Nineteenth and Massachusetts streets, Wednesday night at a rally in front of the university's ticket. Several of the candidates were introduced and made short talks. Just Like Takin' Candy From Babies To Attend a Party Like THE SENIOR CAKE WALK With Chuck's 5-Piece Special Programs Those Alabama Cakewalkers Waxed Floors Decorations Theta Sigma Phi Meets In National Convention Saturday, May 15 Robinson Gym $1.50 TWENTY NEW PLEDGES INITIATED BY OWLS Madison, Wis., April 29—Women journalists from at least seven universities and colleges gathered at the University of Wisconsin today for the second annual convention of Theta Sigma Phi, women's national honor society. Delegates were sent by several alumnae chapters in Chicago and New York and from the following universities and colleges: Washington, Indiana, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahome, Ohio, Oregon, Stanford, Montana, Tennessee, Utah, Illinois, Iowa, New York, Texas, Annes and Kauai Agricultural. Fledglings Required to Serve Sorority Tables as Waiters and Minstrels Twenty new members were initiated into Owls, honorary junior society, at the Acacia house, last night. As a pre-initiation stunt the plaques were required to serve tables at so riority girls and songs and stunts. "Cap" Garvin and Paul K. Smith went to Theta house; James Jaffe went to Kappa house; Paul B. Dunn and Walter Blaker went to Chi Omega; Elmer H. Isern and John A. Pendrift went to Alpha Chi Omega; Frank W. Goodnow and Bryon Ashley went to Alpha Delta Pi house; Wayne Simmons and August E. Shane to Alpha Xi Delta; Lloyd Ruppenthal and Lawrence C. Wilberto of Alpha Omicron Iii; William Coe Pih Betaj; Paul O'Leary and Sylvester Kendall to Gamma Kappa. Albert Hindman and Charles Wallace were unable to be present at the pre-initiation stunts. At 9 o'clock the initiation started, and after the pledges had been dropped into "bottomless dungeons" and "topless dungeons," they came out "full fledged" Owls. Journalism Frat. Held Election Wed. Sigma Delta Shaite, chi professional Journalism fraternity, held its annual election of officers at the meeting Wednesday night in the Daily Kansan office. The following officers were elected for the coming year: President, Herbert Little; Vice-President, John J. Klistier, Secretary-Treasurer, Dean Malott. JUST RECEIVED Largest and best stock of Hurds stationery in the city. A. G. ALRICH 736 Mass. St. HELMETS PLEDGE 36 Members Pin Colors on New Men on Campus Thursday Noon The pledging ceremony for the thirty-six men who will be initiated into the Black Helmets next Thursday was held at 12:20 today under the big tree west of Fraser Hall. Members of this year's Black Helmets gave thanks to the men and women on them the orange and black colors of the organization. The dance that will be given by the Black Helmets at F. A. U. hall Saturday night is principally for the purpose of introducing the new members. The newly elected members for next season are Rick Bock, Hayner Parish, Leonard Tailor, Harry Olsen, Jerry Penny, Arthur Milton, George Gard, Maurice Fitznorz, William Beesley, Nicholas Huddleston, Edwin Garcia, John Robinson, Frank Dunkley, Donald Dryden, Junico Cox, "Bill Riley, Lee McNall"AY Thies, Dan Phillips, Franklin Baldwin, Rupert Flower, Kenghill Meller, Charles Poire, Earnest Friesen, Byron Erkline, Chris Erkline, Phil Darby, Coy Patterson, "Bob" Lemon, Dick Mahr, Joe Turner, Homer Butcher. Rule in 17 LEADS one for every need or performance = the master drawing pencil One of your best friends is your pencil. DIXON'S ELDORADO quickens your pencil work, makes it easier and better. It is a friend in deed and at need. Sold by leading stationers—at school and in town. F. A. U. HALL SATURDAY NIGHT MAY 1 $1.00 per couple "BLACK HELMET DANCE" A Real Party for "One Buck" New Pledges will be announced at this time Announcements Monday, May 3, being a holiday, essays in the Haitie Elizabeth Lewis Contest may be handed in at the Chancellor's office Tuesday, May 4. Call Her Now! and make a date For The Important meeting of Ahoku Thurs day at 7:30 o'clock. The Quill Club will meet Thursday, April 29 at 8 o'clock in the Fraser rest room. A meeting of the Ordeal staff and staff after the meeting of the Quill Club. The K. U. Cosmopolitan Club will meet in Myers Hall at 7:30 Saturday evening. Everyone interested is urging Ms. Cohen to attend as important matters to be considered. April 29 at 4:30. Important announcements for senio's concerning positions and salaries, and for juniors in administration. Freshmen and sophomores will be helped in choosing the right majors. F. J. KELLY, Senior Vice President. Supt. O. R. Farris, of Minneapolis Kansas, is here today, interviewing prospective teachers. Dean, School of Education. Will all the men who ushered at the lecture course please report at Fraser Hall at 7:30 o'clock tonight, to usher Dr. Edmonds. Ethellyde McShiply? Prof. A. H. Shim. THE ENGINEERS OH BOY! is going to be just as good as the parade About two hundred candidates will participate in the Shrine parade Friday, according to Walter Varnum, secretary of the local lodge. The parade will include the members of the Shrine also and about a thousand are expected to take part. The candidate will represent the counties of northeastern Kansas and a large delegation is expected to accompany them. HOB=NAIL HOP Features Millerard Satisfied with Conference Paris, April 28—All France's interests have been safe-guarded, Premier Millerard told the Chamber of States today in reporting on work of the peace conference at San Remo. The parade will start at 1:30 from South Park on Massachusetts Street and will proceed to Seventh Street, then back to the Masonic Temple. Here cars will be taken to Robinson Gymnastium where the ceremony for the candidates will begin at 3 o'clock and there will be a reception served in the Masonic Temple at 6:30. "We have worked out a number of num.," and intend that the candidates stunts for the parade," said Mr. Varsall remember the occasion." SHRINE PARADE FRIDAY BEST FLOOR IN STATE SAUNDERS SIX PIECE PROGRAMS AND DECORATIONS A ONE O'CLOCK PARTY About 200 Candidates From 19 Counties and 800 Members Will Participate F. A. U. Friday Night, April 30 $1.50 Per Couple Satisfies the national demand for a wholesome, pure and appetizing beverage—at the soda fountain or with your meals. Bevo will more than satisfy your thirst. ANHEUSER- BUSCH ST. 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