MARCH 26,1918.
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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Easter 1918 Beholds Supreme War Effort Along Western Front
Heroic Sacrifice To Be Commemorated With the Day by All Time
(By Millard Wear)
The last clash of the millions came on Easter Day in 1918. The ultimate decision for the right was pressed at the outset of battle, and if not realized at the end of it, made more certain by it. This is what shall be written of the day and everlastingly remembered.
Cambrai and St. Quentin back to Ham, nine miles of German dead and British bravery, the dispatches read. And then the spiked helmets stood still. The prayer that was lived and acted when there was no time for utterance was answered. What was endured cannot be told. What was done will never cease the telling.
Tuesday morning the Germans said they had Baupaume. This means they intend to make a straight line through to Amiens and cut off the west coast of France along with that section of Belgium still held by the British. On the larger maps this chunk of territory can be seen in reference to present course of the German drive, Given course of that course and the Belgium, particularly of Calais, they can apply their mutterracker twist the more successfully on the Allied troops squeezed in between them and Verdun.
But the great stranding is less great with the lengthening of drive's duration. A hundred thousand a day is a fearful penalty for German victory and each slower day means addition to that hundred thousand slain as well as limitation of gains to the final vanishing point when, exhausted, the Germans must face the inevitable countering from fresh troops held in reserve.
The strain on the German troops is terrific. They know they die for nothing personal, that their sacrifice is wholly involuntary, that they are herded to the imminent death that wipes men out on masse. There are no heroes among German common soldiers today. Men must sweat and bleed and die in dread track. Time is huddled on a dead track. Time is the deviralization of German morale. This is the best way to kill it. Let it wear itself out.
The Allies are conserving life and energy the while they slowly fall back. There will be a fearful balance struck against the Germans just about Good Friday. Easter Sunday may witness another triumph of God. This is especially true if the story of the Marine must be explained to convince the reader of what time and individual consciousness of personal responsibility can do in the armies of Britain and France—and now America.
This is Holy Week. The agony is in more than symbolism. It is lived again by men, more men than ever lived it before. They cannot die. This Easter will keep them alive forever.
By the Way
Marian Joseph, c'18, will give a house party at her home in Whitewater during the Easter vacation. Clara Nigg, Pauline Rhodes, Ernest Kugler and Harry Morgan will be guests.
Irmä Wullenwaber, who was a student in the University last year, will entertain Opal Holmes at her home in Harper during the Easter holidays.
Alpha Tau Omega will entertainPi Beta Pti tonight from 7 to 8 o'clock
Marguerite Adams, c'21, will spend Easter with Florence Arends, c'21, in Kansas City, Kansas.
Arthur Nicholas, who was a student in chemical engineering in the University in the class of '16, visited his brother, Nick Nicholas, e'21, Monday.
instructing in bacteriology in the University, has been appointed a first lieutenant in the sanitary corps, and a Fort Leavenworth within ten days.
Acacia will be at home to Alpha Chi Omega tonight from 7 to 8 o'clock.
Wilbur N. Skourup, c'15, who is now
Nell Gunn, c'21, is ill with the mecales.
Mildred Deets, c'21, who has been ill at her home in Oklahoma City the last two weeks, has returned to Lawrence.
The K. U. Dames will meet Wednesday at 3 o'clock at the home of Mrs. R. L. Hamilton, 1201 Oread Avenue. Mrs. N. P. Knight will lead the discussion of O. Henry's works.
Bradley Sullivan, m19, who is in school at Rosedale this semester, spent Sunday and Monday in Lawrence.
Ramona Kirkpatrick, c'20, will be the edith of Edhanks C, c'19, in I8
Women who officiated in the high school basketball tournament will be entertained at dinner tonight at Bricken's by the department of physical education. The guests include Irene Then, Carol Martin, Ruth Endcott, Margaret Hodder, Dorothy Querfeld, Dorothy Tucker, Dorothy Cole, Joyce Brown, Sarah Trant and Lucille, Sterling.
dependence, during the Easter vacation.
The program has been announced for the Christian Endeavor Convention of this district to be held in Lawrence Saturday and Sunday, April 13 and 14. Madlena Carter is chairman of the committee which has charge
Convention of Christian Endeavor Union Here
The first regular session will be Saturday night. A reception for the
visiting delegates will be given at the close of this meeting. Saturday afternoon will be taken up with registration and assignment. An examination also will be given Saturday afternoon on the text-book of the organization, "Expert Endeavor."
A Quiet Hour service will be held Sunday morning at eight o'clock after which the delegates will be free to attend church services. There will be another session Sunday afternoon, with a number of sectional confer-ment sessions and significant department of work. The final meeting will be Sunday night.
Paul Williams, of Hutchinson, president of the State Union, will speak at the Sunday night session. Arrangements are being made for a number of other strong speakers, and definite them will be made in a few days.
WHEN YOU GO HOME
You will tell the folks about K. U. and all the good things up here, including Brick's and those good meals that you eat here. Mother will ask you if you have had plenty of good food and she will be pleased when you tell her that you have been eating at Brick's where they always serve well cooked food and you can always depend on its nutritious qualities.
E. C. Bricken, Prop.
The Oread Cafe
Just a Step from the Campus
We will close Easter Sunday.
You can't SPEND your money and SAVE IT TOO! Buy War-Savings Stampa!
AT MIDNIGHT EASTER EVE—
THE daylight savings plan takes effect and immediately all time is set ahead one hour.
An hour behind or an hour ahead GRUEN watches will still keep the same dependable time!
Gruen accuracy is a result of the skilled workmanship making the Gruen timepieces. Not only does this watch represent the most reliable of timepieces but the assortment of Gruen models by far excel any others in the point of beauty.
THE COLLEGE JEWELER
Ye Shop of Fine Quality
A Gruen for Every Need—Military Wrist Watches, Bracelet Watches and Men's and Women's Watches.
Gustafson
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Diamonds, Watches, Silverware, Cut Glass
ED. W. PARSONS
Jeweler—725 Mass. St.
Jewelry of the Better Sort
HATS, CAPS, SUITS, SHIRTS for spring
HUR CLOTHING CO.
HUB CLOTHING CO. 820 Mass St.
PLAY BALL!
Our SELZ shoes for spring are here
Base ball outfittings and athletic supplies for every sport.
The Athletic Store of Lawrence
KENNEDY & ERNST
CORNELL UNIVERSITY MEDICAL COLLEGE
in the City of New York
DMITS graduates of University of Kansas presenting the required Physics, Chemistry and Biology. NSTRUCTION by laboratory meth-
INSTRUCTION by laboratory methods throughout the course. Small sections facilitate personal contact of student and instructor.
GRADUATE COURSE leading to A. M. adn Ph.D., also offered under direction of the Graduate School of Cornell University.
sections facilitate personal contact of student and instructor.
GRADUATE COURSE leading to A.M.
C. (Graduate) degree in
diploma of the Graduate School.
or Cornell University.
Applications for admission are pre-ferably made not later than June.
Applications for admission are pre-
ferably made not later than June.
Next session opens Sept. 30, 1918.
Formation and catalogue
address
of Cornell University,
applications for admission are pre
The Dean, Cornell University Medical College, Box 444
First Ave. and 28th St. New York City.
EASTER
Footwear of Elegance
SCIENTISTS say that the eye looks down more often than it looks up—a very good reason why your footwear for Easter (and all times) should be unquestionably correct. At this store you will find the largest stock of Spring oxford, high shoes and ladies pumps ever assembled.
Last Minute Footwear Modes
Men's shoes of the English last, low of heet and jaunty in appearance, find greatest expression in our large stock of Spring footwear for young men. Men who want foot comfort as well as foot style—know the value of Fischer service!
Young women who feel that they are hard to fit should come to this store—our assortment of Spring models offers not only the greatest variety of sizes but also the utmost in style.
Buy Your Easter Shoes Today!
OTTO FISCHER
FOR EASTER
Give a Lasting Remembrance—we suggest Cards,
Easter Booklets, Books, Donateat Pottery, Dardeniins,
Flower Pots, Vases, Candlesticks, Birds, Butterflies,
Cups and Saucers, Mugs, Plates and Milk Sets for the
Little Folks. See them in North Window.
WOLF'S BOOK STORE
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VARSITY TOMORROW AND THURSDAY
ANNETTE KELLERMAN "The Daughter of the Gods"
Now Showing at the Garden Theatre in Kansas City at $1.00 Top Price.
Our Admission price is 25 cents Plus War Tax, 3 cents.
VARSITY AND BOWERSOCK
TODAY—THE LAST DAY
THEDA BARA
IN
"CAMILLE"
BY
ALEXANDRE DUMAS
ADMISSION 17 CENTS
TODAY and WEDNESDAY
TODAY and WEDNESDAY
THE BEAUTIFUL
ELSIE BEAFTUGON
In a Beautiful Photoplay
Tomorrow and Thursday—ANNETTE KEL-
LERMAN in "The Daughter of the Gods."
"THE ROSE of the WORLD" By Agnes and Edgerton Castle
Thursday—'‘THE BARRIER’'
BY REX BEACH
Bishop Quayle, of St. Louis, Pulpit Orator, Speaks at the Methodist Church, 4 o'clock p.m. Easter Sunday
Every Student Ought To Hear Him. This Takes the Place of the Usual Vesper Service On The Hill