UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
NUMBER 63.
VOLUME XV.
No Official Campaign For Red Cross on Hill; May Give In City Drive
Many Students Have Already Joined Organization In City Canvas
Use Tags Till Buttons Come
Supply Gave Out Early—To Have Booths In Fraser And Ad Buildings
No official campaign or drive will be started on the hill for the Red Cross owing to the promise made by Dean F. W. Blackmar at the beginning of the Student Friendship Fund, however, with personal solicitation. The city Red Cross managers are making a thorough house to house canvass for members. One hundred fifty Lawrence people have volunteered this work. Many students have al-igned and are displaying their button.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, TUESDAY AFTERNOON, DECEMBER 18, 1917
The total membership for Lawrence reached above the 2,000 mark Saturday and efforts will be made to bring this total to 5,000 which is the quota set for the county. The paign is being sent under the order of Professor J. N. Van der Vries of the department of mathematics.
The supply of Red Cross buttons has already given out and as a result Red Cross tags are being used. The tags, however, can be exchanged for buttons as soon as the new supply arrives.
"I have written a very urgent letter to Kansas City and have also telephoned them to the effect that it is very important that the supply for students should be on the hill to the hill to the Registrar's office where they will be exchanged for the tags," said Professor Van der Vries this morning. "The buttons are not a temporary affair but are throughout the war. For this reason they will continue to be manufactured."
The local Red Cross has asked for permission to place booths in Fraser and the Administration building and this has been granted. On hearing of this, the Pi Beta Phi sorority asked for the privilege of conducting the one in Fraser, and the Kappa Alpha Theta asked to take care of those in Administration. Students will not be solicited any more than on election day, but they can join at either booth or at the registrar's office.
Medics Try It Again;
Going To Kansas City
To Change Enlistment
Classes Are Dismissed For Students To Enlist In Medical Reserve Corps
Twenty-five students in the sophomore and freshman classes of the School of Medicine left last night and this morning for Kansas City to enlist in the Medical Reserve Corps Department of the army. The corps the students can stay in school until they finish their medical course.
No classes were held in the School of Medicine today and all were ordered to use this day to enlist. Regular classes will be held again tomorrow.
The men had to have recommendations from the dean of the School of Medicine and signed by a notary public, stating that the students are in good standing and carrying full work. The students also had to sign an affidavit that they would respond to the call of the army either before or immediately after the completion of their medical course.
Library Will Be Open
For Study Next Week
Spooner Library will be closed from Saturday to Wednesday during the Christmas vacation. After Wednesday it will be open in the daytime only. This arrangement is for the benefit of students who wish to study during the holidays.
During the Thanksgiving recess the library was open only a few hours and many students who remained here to study were disappointed. One student best that the students who wish to do. so should be given a chance to work next week.
Members of the engineering societies of the School of Engineering will hold a "Mixer" at Marvin Hall at 7:30 o'clock Wednesday night. The program will include numbers by representatives of each of the societies, and technical addresses by Prof. A. H. Sluss and Solomon Lefschetz.
Extension Lectures Draw 20,000 Persons In Month
"High schools and clubs over the state are eager to get the series of slides on Modern European History these days," said F. R. Hamilton of Extension Department who has charge of the distribution of these slides.
The sets most in demand are: From the Black Forest to the Black Sea; Glimpses of Germany; Storied Sicily; The Birth of Our Nation; Shakespeare's Magnificent Country; John Bell; A Trip Through Fairs; and A Norway Tour.
A new circuit will be organized in January, providing, among other subjects, a splendid lecture on Belgium. More than 20,000 persons attended the last month in Kandahar, according to a report just compiled by Mr. Hamilton.
The War Here and Over There
Registered men can still enlist in any branch of the aviation service except the non-flying department.
There will be no holiday trench truce between the Germans and the Americans according to an order recently issued by the War Department
Representative Royal C. Johnson of Aberdeen, S. D., enlisted yesterday as a prisoner of war. The army and his assigned to Oceania. He not yet resigned his seat.
Reports from the Canadian national election held yesterday give a return of 110 for the unionist party and conscription, to eighty for opposition and voluntary military service. Forty-two are still uncertain.
Men of draft age will still be accepted in the infantry, signal corps, medical corps, and quartermasters' department of the regular army. They men will be accepted. They must enlist through their local draft boards.
By a vote of 282 to 128 the House yesterday afternoon adopted the amendment for national prohibition. The amendment had already been passed by the Senate at a former session. It will now go before the states for ratification, and if thirty-six of them ratify it within the next five years it will become a part of the national constitution.
Give Him an Iron Cross
Give Him an Iron Cross
He gave nothing to the war funds, but his necessary personal expenses amounted to a substantial sum. He knew the good work his money could have done for the men in the trenches, but he said: "It isn't necessary for me to inconvenience myself."
Arts the type of American the Germans admire.
Gifts For Co. M Sent Today By Special Train
Books, Magazines, Candy and Other Surprises For K.
U. Soldiers
The Christmas girls for the University of Kansas men in Company M were packed by the Women's Student Government Association yesterday afternoon and will leave for Camp Doninan Friday morning.
One box contained thirty-six pounds of candy made by the department of home economics. Each squad in the company will receive a box of this candy. The boxes contained different kinds of fudge and caramels, and on one bag were made from figs and marshmallows, surrounded by different colored bon-bons. The packages were marked "Greetings from Miss K. U."
Forty-five Victrola records, 130 books, and a great many magazines were sent. Other gifts were bought with the cash contributions. Each package was marked "From the University of Kansas."
Acacia frutescens
The Acacia family held initiation Saturday afternoon for F. M. Zeigler, of newkirk, Okla; Glen V. Banker, of Russell, and Al H. Frost, of Lawrence. Saturday evening Prof. and Mrs. H. W. Humble, entertained the members of Acacia at their home with a dancing party.
Debating Class of Bree
The Debating Class of H. T.
H. Hill and J. McFarlane debating
will meet in Room 3, Green Hall,
Wednesday night at 7:15 o'clock.
Debating Class to Meet
On account of Christmas holidays, there will be no meeting of French Circle Wednesday.
A rehearsal of the Dramatic Club play will be held in Green Hall tonight at 7:15.
Acacia Fraternity Initiates
Band To Give Annual Concert at 8 o'Clock Wednesday In Fraser
Program Will Be Varied To Sti All Tastes—Three Patriotic Numbers
The University Band will appear in its annual concert in Fraser Chapel Wednesday night, at 8 o'clock. The program is sufficiently varied to please all tastes. These ten number lines, which includes the rules of the U. S. army, will make the program especially timely. The "Quartet from Rigolotto," to be given by a saxophone trio, and the trombone solo by Jay Hargreaves, exceptionally good numbers, accorded J. C. McCaniels, director of the band.
The program for the concert follows:
1. Our Allies, "National Airs"...
    Arrick, Mackie-Beyer
Arr. Macke-Beyer
2. Overture from the opera.
"Nebuchadnezzar"...Verdi
T. Tromboneone Saro"..."Atlantic
Zephyrs"...Gardell Simona
J. E. Havett
6. Grand selection from Marenco's Ballet, "Excelsior," ...
Rigoletto" ... ...
Arr. by J. C. McCainles
Shores, Banker and Roush
Mason
Emília. ... Ch. Bacae.
(Scotch, Irish and English Airs)
5. Saxophone Trio "Quartet from
Rigolto"
6. Grisham
    co's Ballet, "Excelsior."
    Marence
Jky E-R
4. Grand Fantasia, "Albion"...
Bc. Bacons
7. Original Fantasia, "Gypsy Life" Chas, Le Thiere
8. Overture from the Opera, "Fra Diavolo" ... Auben
10. National anthem, "Star Span-
gled banner." Francis Scott Key
9. Patriotic selection, "Our tion"...Arr. by, Mackie-Beyer (Bugle calls of the U. S. Army introduced throughout)
Haley's Orchestra To Furnish Music at Prom
Ticket Sale Is Brisk For Big Class Party After The
Holidays
The contract has been let for Haley the eight-piece orchestra, including his famous saxophone and violin jazz artist, for the Junior Prom January 11.
The ticket sale for the final big social event of the year has been brisk and the Prom management predicts a good crowd. Entertainment will be allowed, refreshments will be allowed at that time.
Those who have tickets for sale are Warren Woody, Rear Hemphil, Rip Brady, George Lershay, Rowland Hill, Georges Nettels, Harry Stern, Joseph Washington, Joseph Mahan. They are also on sale at the Registrar's office.
We are especially anxious to ensure that paid their dues hand in their names so that we may attend to the matter of sending out complimentary tickets," said Ray Hempill one of the managers before the untitled to tickets must see one of the managers before the holidays.
Because of the postponement of the regular fall interclass football series until spring, an innovation will be started in University football. A call for football men from each club will about the fine of the Easter vacation.
Postponing Fall Series May Help Varsity Team
It is expected that with better weather more men will respond for practice. From the team, the coaches will get a line on players for the variability.
By Playing Interclass Games In the Spring More Men Will Respond, Says Laslett
When the call was issued for interclass football men, few men responded, and so irregularly that practice was impossible. Captain-elect, Laslett expects many more men to report for practice in the spring, with better results for both the varsity squad and the interclass games.
The monthly meeting of the American Chemical Society will be held at the University Club in Kansas City Friday. Prof. C. F. Nelson, of the School of Pharmacy, will speak on the subject of "Colloids." The Society meets every month alternating between the University and Kansas City. Many instructors of Chemistry will attend the meeting.
This is the first year interclasl football games have not been played in the fall. One reason for the change this year was early cold weather. Water pipes in the McCook Field room could not be kept from freezing.
Work On Service Flag Brought To Full Stop As Names Are Lacking
students Gave Poor Responses To Information Blanks Published-Recently
Work on the University Service flag has been temporarily halted because of the weak response to the information blanks which have been published in the Kansan and the Graduate Mag. and the names of K. U. men in the war.
The committee in charge of making the flag is unable to determine upon the exact size of the flag and it will be unable to do anything more until more names have been handed in. It has been estimated that there should be 1100 stars on the flag. Only six of the blanks printed in the Kuwan have been received so far. The alumni office has received about 350 names, and we know of a K. U. student now in any branch of military service, is urged to report his name to the alumni office or to the Registrar.
"It is a difficult job to plan a flag large enough for 11000 stars," said Miss Elizabeth Sprague of the department of home economics who has charge of making the flag. "It is probable that the committee can adopt some other plan for the flag because than the one being used."
A suggestion has been made that there be one large star in the white background and that the number of stars for those in service be represented. A suggestion is that an electric sign be used to show the number of stars.
Former Student Sends
Greetings From France
The department of home economics will probably make the flag.
Letter Received by Chancellor From Lieut. Wint Smith This Morning
Wint Smith, a member of last year's Men's Student Council and guard on the 1916 football team, who is now a first lieutenant with the American Expeditionary Forces in the New York greetings to Chancellor Strong and the University in a letter received by the Chancellor this morning.
The letter reads:
Somewhere in France,
November 19, 1917
The letter reads:
Somewhere in France.
November 19, 1911
My dear Chancellor:
May I wish you a happy Christmas and a lovely New Year.
I am doing my bit with the American Expeditionary Forces. The watchword is "Carry On" for both the people at home and the soldiers
Best regards to yourself and to the University.
Sincerely, Wint Smith.
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Smith was one of the men who went, from the University to the First Officers' Training camp at Fort Riley. At the end of the camp he was chosen to go directly to France. He sailed from Hoboken September 8 and landed in France three weeks later.
has attained a school for officers where training was given in machine gun practice, grenade throwing, and bomb throwing. At the end of the training course Smith was made an instructor in bomb and grenade throwing.
Smith in letters to some of his friends at K. U. has told of many interesting experiences in his course of training. He says the Americans who were taking the course were asked to put on exhibitions for all the American English or French officers who visited their section.
War Hits Law School Hard
One-half the students in the School of Law are subject to the next draft, according to a statement made today by the Green Party. The moment in the School of Law for this semester is about one hundred. Ten men have already enlisted and fifty are in Class A of the next draft. This leaves less than fifty to carry on the work next semester.
Missouri will put a veteran team in the field and, barring accidents, should be a contender for the title from the start. Shirkey and Campbell, forward, and Slusher and Viner, guards are the letter men trying for positions of the Tiger quintet, while Craig Ruby, former captain of the Westport high school five in Kansas City, will be eligible for a place on the team.
Smith, who is six feet four inches tall and weighs 220 pounds, was a substitute pitcher on the baseball team here at the University. He was formerly a member of Company M and served with the company on the border during the summer of 1916.
r Hits Law School Hard
Hill Will Leave K. U.
To Enter Naval Reserve
Howard T. Hill, assistant professor in the department of public speaking, has enlisted in the Naval Reserve Corps and expects to leave the University about February 1. He has been in Chicago the last week arranging for entrance into this branch of service.
The Naval Reserve Corps is a school for non-commissioned officers for the navy. Training will last about six months, according to the Navy's schedule of work comprising theoretical instruction at the Municipal Pier in Chicago, and the remainder of the time being given to practice probably on some ship run. Because of this, the men in the reserve will be assigned to active naval service.
Plain Tales From The Hill
He started to cram for a quiz,
But a bore came and stuck in his phuiz
And he broke down the door
Them behind at the bore
Throwing books at the bote,
While the cat was so softly "Gee
Whui!"
We do not know what patriotism is yet. Prof. W. W. Davis says the French peasants will skin a mosquito to get the tallow and hide to sell to get money to invest in government bonds.
Summy Rice, son of Prof. S. O. Rice of the Department of Journalism, was inspecting the Kanan office yesterday afternoon and interviewing reporters.
"Are you one of my father's students," he asked one. When an instructor came our hour and half year old Samuel replied, "Well you'd have better classes."
Daddy Haworth has a system of beginning at one side of his class to call on the students to recite one day and the other side the next day. Joe Pratt, being an intelligent student, discovered this plan and altered his seat in opposite rotation to Daddy's plan. But, alas, Daddy, being an intelligent Prof., discovered Joe's plan, and another rule has an exception.
More Movie Perils
It was a mid-week night. Of course she couldn't have a date, so she and her roommate went to the movies together. The lights went out. A tall, dark man took the seat beside her. She felt like a monster, perfectly lovely Frank danced. The man's arm stole along the back of her chair. She gave a little gasp of amazement.
This was rushing things. She had always heard that the best thing to do in a case like this was to ignore it. So she turned her back and talked very fast about the weather. The man's hand clasped hers and his arm tightened about her shoulder. He leaned over him with a glance, "Thought you weren't ever going to see me," said her brother, as he released her hand.
Hoover Rules To Prevail For "Jump" Luncheon
Every Junior Is Expected To Attend Class Party Tonight
With no other parties scheduled tonight every junior from every school of the University is expected to be at gymnasium on 6 to 7:45 o'clock.
Enough to eat for everybody will be ready to be served at 6:30. It’s to be sort of a common and perhaps a slim meal, for the committee in charge, as it is strictly to the rules of Hoover. There will be hot rolls, weens and coffee
Tickets will be on sale at the door for juniors who do not get their tags today. They cost twenty-five cents, and the cost is $7.46 in time for other engagements.
Prof. S. J. Hunter Gives Lecture In Topeka
Prof. S. J. Hunter, state entomologist, will go to Topeka Wednesday to give a lecture on the spring canker worm before the Chamber of Commerce, mayor, and representatives of the Women's Federation of Clube
As city forester for Lawrence Professor Hunter supervised the campaign against the canker worm here last year. Trees were banded early and as a result the pest fish not swamped by defoliation many trees in Lawrence.
K.U Engineers of Good Standing May Complete School Before Draft
Professor Hunter says the first warm spell will start an epidemic of the canker worm and no amount of cold will destroy them. To insure freedom from the destruction caused by the worm the trees should be banded immediately. This done, frequent application of some sticky substance on the bands will insure the leaves staying on throughout the year.
The Jewell County Club will meet in 110 Fraser Hall, tonight, at 6:45 o'clock.
Certified Engineers to be Permitted to Graduate If In Reserve Corps
K. U. Is An Approved School
Line
Only Extremely Good Or Bad Grades To Form Dividing
Students in the School of Engineering may enlist in the Enlisted Reserve Corps, which will entitle them to a classification in Class 5 of the selective service, according to a letter received at the School of Engineering.
The revised selective service regulations about to be issued by the Provisor Marshal General will include in Section 151, this paragraph:
"Under such regulations as the Chief of Engineers may prescribe, a proportion of the students pursuing an engineering course at the University of the Engineering schools listed in the War Department, as named by the school faculty, may enlist in the Enlisted Reserve Corps of the Engineer Department. The register of enlisted personnel on the ground he is in the military service of the United States."
The Chief of Engineers has ruled the privilege referred to, may be granted only to students who are given a certificate properly attested by head of the institution. The head of the institution certifies the student is of good standing, regularly enrolled and a candidate for a degree in the school.
The only ones who have applied for the exemption have had either very good or very poor grades, so it was easy to decide, but the grades under which none can go and be exempted is as yet undecided. The students who gain the exemption may finish school, where they are called into active service.
"Engineers who have a good standing in the School of Engineering may enlist in the Reserve "Corps", said Robert Dye, president of the School of Engineering today, "but they have met with failure the very first thing, for the recruiting stations are closed to them now. Until they receive more instructions from Provost Marshal Shanah, they should sharp line could be drawn as to the matter of grades.
The letter continues that, since sixty days from December 15 will be required by the Provost Marshal General to classify the registrants into five classes, the committee understands it is unlikely that any draft will be made before this classification is completed.
Music Students To Give Annual Recital Tonight
Pipe Organ In Fraser Will Be Used First Time This
Year
The students in the School of Fine Arts will give their annual Christmas program in Fraser Chapel this evening at 8:15 o'clock. The program will include vocal, piano, and organ numbers. More variation will be found in this entertainment than any of the previous ones.
The students who will have prominent parts on the program are Margaret Fitch, Dorothy Riddel, Bernice White, Thelma Wharton, Rheba Protsch, Helen Porter, Alex Hopkins, Holly Bell, Helen Pendleton, Mildred Thrall, Laura Jackman and Lusie Phinney.
The pipe-organ in Fraser will be used for the first time this semester. The organ is an electric one and has been entirely re-wired this fall. Two new pedals have been put in and two new couplers, making six in all, so that the organ is now in good shape for the concert.
Local Board Will Help Fill Out Questionnaires
The Local Advisory Board, composed of Dean J. W. Green, S. D. Bishop, and M. A. Gerrill, is prepared to assist registrants who apply at their office in Green in filling out the questionnaires which are being sent to all drafted men.
The purpose of the questionnaire is a ascertain the essential facts in regard to all registered men and to classify them correctly.
Beginning December 15, 100 questionnaires were sent out each day and will continue until the 2,000 men who registered in Douglas County have met with the judge. All must be returned within seven days after it is received.
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