UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
NUMBER 58
VOLUME XV.
Captain 1918 Eleven To Be Elected Tonight At Football Dinner
Cross Country Leader As Well As Gridiron Captain To Be Chosen
Letters Awarded at Smoker
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, TUESDAY AFTERNOON, DECEMBER 11, 1917.
Four Football Men Eligible Only One Appears Possible As Cross Country Leader
The annual football banquet and the election of the football and cross country captains for 1918 will be held at the Oread Cafe at 6:30 o'clock on Sunday.
Pringle, Foster and Laslett are likely candidates for the capitaincy of next year's squad. All of these men will be senior next years and have had wills in their past. As this year has been one of the most successful in the history of K. U. football and a large number of the letter men are likely to return for the coming season, it seems that K. U. would be for a victorious season next year.
There are about twenty-four men who are eligible to vote for next year's captain. Any one who has been a captain may vote. Any player who has left school since the close of the season may vote by proxy, according to Coach Hamilton. In previous years, however, no one has ever voted in
In the election for the captain of the cross country team, has she likely candidately
The football and cross country letters and the freshman football numerals will be awarded at the annual football smoker which is to be held next week. It is believed that about fifteen "K's" will be given.
Thetas and Acacias Led Scholarship Standing During Year. '16-17
Report of National Sororitie and Fraternities is Made for Past Year
The report of the standing of the national fraternities and sororites was completed yesterday. The Kappa Alpha Theta sorority leads again this year, while the Acai fraternity leads the fraternities. The Thetas head the list by 1.12 per cent and the Acacia fraternity leads by 6.31 per cent.
Kappa Alpha Theta . 91.23
Kappa Kappa Gamma . 90.11
Gamma Phi Beta . 88.08
Achoth . 87.32
Sigma Kappa . 86.38
Pi Beta Phi . 85.86
Chi Omega . 84.33
Alpha Chi Omega . 82.58
Alpha Delta Pi . 81.74
Alpha Xi Delta . 76.8
For the sororites, the Pan-Hellenic Council offers a cup to the sorority having the highest average. If this class has a high percentage of a sorority it is allowed to keep the cup. The Theta tas have had the cup two years. The standing of the scholarship of the national sororities, based on per cent of Fa and II's, is as follows:
National Fraternities:
Acacia ... 74.72
Phi Tau Delta ... 68.41
Phi Gamma Delta ... 66.53
Beta Theta Pi ... 66.01
Alpha Tau Omega ... 64.04
Sigma Chi ... 63.05
Kappa Sigma ... 65.72
Pi Kappa Psi ... 55.11
Pi Kappa Alpha ... 54.23
Pi Kappa ... 52.63
Sigma Nu ... 52.36
Sigma Alpha Epsilon ... 50.68
Pi Delta Theta ... 50.65
Blackfriars Present Plays
The standings of the sororities is practically the same as last year. But the fraternities have fallen far below their standard of last season. War and other added duties and burdens are believed to be responsible for the low standing of the Greek letter organizations last year.
"Riders to the Sea," and "A Pot of Broth," two Irish plays will be presented by Blackfriars Club Wednesday night at 7:30 in Green Hall. The Blackfriars Club intends to present a series of plays each semester. The plays this semester are characteristic scenes from Irish peasant life.
Theta Sigma Phi
Members of Theta Sigma Phi are asked to meet at Bricken's, for lunch Thursday noon, to discuss chapter business. Initiation service and banquet for pledges will be held January 10.
The first rehearsal for the Dramatic Club play will be held tonight at 7:30 in the little theatre in Green Hall.
Fun Plus Food Promised All At Y.M.-Y.W. Party
The first I. M.-Y. W, all-University party is scheduled for Saturday night in Robinson gymnasium. To help pay the cost of putting on the party the associations will charge ten cents each for admission. The party starts at eight and lasts until ten o'clock. Evelyn Rorabaugh and Carl Winsor, president of the association, and the two associations are in charge of the party. They have promised eats and plenty of entertainment to keep the students active at the party.
Four all-University gatherings are usually held under the auspices of the two student religious associations of the university, and finance campaigns the committee in charge did not believe the students would commend too much social activity. There will probably be two events, M. C. A., parties after Christmas.
The War
Here and Over There
Jerusalem has surrendered to the British.
Japanese troops have entered Vladivostok, and the Chinese have gone into Harbin, Manchuria.
The Allies are spending forty billion dollars a year and Germany eight billion dollars a year to carry on the war.
Under the new draft regulations, every registrant will be furnished with a pocketbook to give him maternity of proof that he is complying with the law.
The armistice between the Russians and the Teutonic allies is now in force, and all hostilities on the ground front has been suspended until December 17.
With the collapse of the Russian government, Secretary Baker warns the United States that the Allies are in the gravest danger they have faced since World War II, and states that American preparations must be speeded up.
Earl Senor, c'21, who recently enlisted in the quartermaster's corps, left yesterday for St. Louis, Mo., to report for duty.
John W. McElroy, '120, has withdrawn from the University to enlist in the wireless department of the navy.
Lieutenant George Wynn of McPherson, a former student, who was commissioned at Fort Sheridan, expects to leave for France in a month.
Red Cross Membership Drive Starts Thursday
Society Attempting to Make Every Unenlisted Citizen a Member Before Xmas
To make every home in America a Red Cross home; to make every uninsulated man and woman in America a Red Cross member; and finally to show in the pledge of support the determination to make this Christmas distinctly a Red Cross Christmas, tells in a rough fashion the task which the Red Cross will shortly undertake in every village and hamlet in the United States. The last county is already organized for the big membership drive, with Prof. John N. Van der Vries as campaign manager.
Thus, while the members of the University will not be approached as such, they will not be absolved as citizens of this country. They are best at the front. Every person in Lawrence will during the next two weeks be confronted with opportunities to join at every turn, and if one leaves Lawrence the opportunity him or her may go around, hamlet, village or city in the country.
While the University as an institution will not be solicited, Professor Van der Vries today gave out the details of the aims in reference to students:
There seems to be some ambiguity in the University in regard to the Red Cross Christmas membership drive which is intended to enroll every person in America in the Red Cross before 7:30 o'clock Chritmas eve, and will be extended until November enlisted, and are enlisting a Christmas message of united support on the part of all persons who are to remain at home while they are offering themselves as sacrifices for the ideals of our democracy. There is no apportionment given to the University as an institution and to the individual of the standing committee in accordance with their previous pledge.
The campaign will start Thursday.
The Old North College May Be Demolished by Administration Board
Chancellor Has Asked That Power To Raze Building Be Vested Here
Was a Gift To The State From The People of Lawrence
First University Building
In 1866
North College, the oldest building of the University probably will be razed. It is no longer a decoration to the campus, but an eye-sore, and the students and old grads do not hesitate to say so.
Chancellor Frank Strong has written to the Board of Administration, asking this power be vested with the authorities here. James Kimble, state manager for Kansas, who has about 10 years of experience in control, has made no reply. The Chancellor is writing to the Board of Administration again asking power to demolish the "oldest building." The state architect considers the building beyond repair and thinks it should be replaced. Engineering is absolutely worthless with the exception of a very small amount of white nine.
LITTLE REMAINS SAVE WATER
Old North College is now a relic of its better days. The window panes are all out; the panels of the doors are broken in. A part of every wall and ceiling has fallen.
Last winter North College was condemned. It was abandoned by the School of Fine Arts and since that time it has been leading place for the boys of Lawrence.
This the citizens of Lawrence undertook to do, and in September, 1866 the North College, completed at a cost of $20,000, was given to the state as a gift from the city of Lawrence. It has been in use since that time until last February when it was abandoned as unsafe.
HAS SERVED FIRST ... The first burglar of a University of Kansas and St. John's College. In its history is the history of the University. When Lawrence was selected as the location for the state school, the Board of Regents met and decided to open a preparatory department as Lawrence could provide rooms.
Price Of Junior Prom This Year Is Set at $3 And Includes War Tax
Party In Honor Of Senior January 11, Given At War Time Prices
Cloudy and unsettled tonight and slowly rising temperature.
The Weather
Send the Daily Kansan home.
The price of admission to the Junior Prom which is to be held January 11 has been set at $3. The amount is to include the war tax of 10 per cent recently levied by the Men's Student Council. This price sets a new record in war-time economy at K.U. The Prom managers expect the party at the new rates to be more successful than a more expensive class party.
The managers have asked the seniors who paid their junior dues last year, and are entitled to complimentary tickets, to hand in their names before Friday to either Warren or John. The students will be given them. If those entitled to the tickets do not call for them by Friday they will not be allowed.
"We are making preparations to give the students value received for every penny that is paid for the Prom," said Ray Hemmell, one of the busking artists. The price is low, we feel it is enough to provide a good party."
Word was received here of the serious illness of Ted Richter, former K. U. student, junior class president last year, and at present sergeant in charge of the prisons. The rhoematism and may be discharged from active service until he is well.
Arrangements have been made to get a good orchestra. Refreshments will be served during the intermission Dancing will continue until 2 o'clock.
Jefferson County Club Elects
members of the Jefferson
Club. Mr. Spencer last night
and elected the following officers for
this year: President, Percy Spence;
vice-president, Maye Alexander; sec-
cure minister; Geneva Kunkle.
Santos; delegate, Geneva Kunkle.
Richter Sick at Fort Sill
Jefferson County Club Elects
Energetic Supporter OfK. U. Lost in Death Of Scott Hopkins,'8
Topeka Banker-Lawyer Serves Alma Mater Fourteen Years As Regent
Public Activities Numerous
Funds Gathered in Kansas For Relief of Sufferers of
The University of Kansas lost one of its most faithful and energetic supporters in the person of Scott Hopkins, who died at his home in Topeka December 2. His death came after a brief breakdown some three months ago.
Armenia
His popularity as a man among men is proved by the long list of activities with which he was concerned. For fourteen years Mr. Hopkins was a member of the board of regents of the University. He was formerly president of the Kansas Bankers' association and also served one term as president of the Topeka Chamber of Commerce.
Scott Hopkins was born at Waverly, N. Y., February 2, 1860 and came to Holton, Kansas, with his parents in 1868. He graduated from the University in 1881 and from Columbia University three years later. After receiving his degree in law from Columbia, he returned to Holton, where he practiced law as a partner in his firm. A year later he married Cora E. Pierson of Lawrence, and in 1886 moved to Horton where he started his career as a banker and financier. In 1907, Mr. Hopkins moved to Topeka.
At his death he was treasurer of the Kansas American Relief committee, Treasurer of the Kansas Free Fair association, treasurer of the Topeka Library association, and a member of numerous other organizations. He was a member of the Rotary club and a Scottish Rite Mason.
Two Weeks Vacation Christmas
Two Weeks Vacation
The two weeks vacation this year begins Saturday, December 22, and continues until Saturday, January 5, inclusive. Just what the penalty for cut before or after the vacation will be, has not been definitely decided. The penalty probably will be left to the decision of the individual structurers.
Senior Play Committee Wants Manuscripts In By Thursday, Jan. 10
tribute of $50 Will Be Awarded
to Author of Best
Play
"Manuscripts for the $50 prize for the best play to be given by the Senior class must be in by January 10," said Robert Robertson, chairman of the senior play committee today. "The plays must be in the hands of the judges by this time as the play will be presented the last of March."
A committee made up of faculty members and students will judge the plays. The play must take up an entire evening and prepare an outfit for the actors. Allowance for as simple scenery as possible should be made in writing the play.
For the last three years the Dramatic Club has offered a prize of $50 for the best play to be given by a cast chosen from the senior class. The play must be about some phase of college life. Any student in the University is eligible to compete for the prize.
"The number of characters should be limited to ten or fifteen, preferably about twelve. They can be as evenly divided between men and women as possible."
Much interest has been shown in writing the play in former years. Alton Gumbiner won the first prize with "Copping the Grapes," and he won the contest last year with "Wilf." The student writer is not in school this year, so there is an opening for other students in writing the play.
Any student wishing to find out more particulars about writing the play should see either Robertson or MacMurray in his office in Green Hall.
arkin at University Club
Gas Reading Drops As Cold Weather Hits Oread
Parkin at University
Dr. George R. Parkin of London, England, Traveling Secretary of the Rhodes Scholarship secretary, will be a guest at the Umi-clock. Club this evening at 7:30 o'clock. Dr. Parkin is talking this afternoon at convocation of K. U. students. All club members are invited to hear his discussion on some phases of the Great War in England.
The gas situation cannot improvise until the weather becomes warmer, according to a report given out by the gas company this morning. People are setting up heaters and stoves of every description to take the place of gas. Many down town stores have been busy delivering stoves to the freezing houses, and most of the stores are almost sold out.
And just when this weather gives, the student a raging appetite, he cannot feel sure of his meals either. The restaurants and cafes are seriously overstuffed, so they supply. The Oread Club and Lee's College Inn, however, have managed to care for their patrons satisfactorily in spite of the gas shortage.
Plain Tales From The Hill
Wouldn't Yous
soldier, by name, Charlez Trous,
a French maid exclaimed: "Parle:
He wanted a kiss.
Though his words came amiss;
Yet the maiden returned: "Charlez
with her breasts."
"Nice gold, pretty gold, lovely gold." No, this is not spoken by a miser gloating over his treasure. A professor of economics was merely explaining the effect of seignorage to his class in money and credit.
The Alpha Chis are in serious trouble. Several paddles have bad cases with the boys at Oread High School At the dance Saturday night three paddles had dates with the little fellows from said institution. It is plain to see that the war has had some effect on the University.
At the University Club the furnace has chosen this most appropriate time to break down. Consequently there's no heat. Also the nine members of the faculty who stay at the club and the twenty who eat there feel the pinch of winter. It is rumored that not one of them was late to class this morning, all being on the Hill before time.
Sees His First Snow
Iaenoe Jamias, c21, a native of the Philippines, is experiencing his first large snow. He came to America last April, immediately after being graduated from the Laeag High School on the island of Luzon, and first saw snow when light flurries fell here about a month ago.
"The snow's kind-a cold," he said, as he walked with careful steps down the snow-covered sidewalk of Fourth Street. "It was frozen, he continued, in spite of the fact that he wore a stocking cap and heavy gloves and overcoat. 'It's queer, but I don't see how one could be surprised at it,' he was his idea about the snow.
"Come on, men, show a little peep!" shouted the captain to his company last night. "yuh 'unit takein' a stroll in moonlight light 'a luddy on yer arm!"
"Aw, I know that," murmured a private in the rear rank, as he wiped the frost off his chin, "but gosh, how I wish it was."
It is truly a measly shame that the Band Concert had to be postponed.
Spring Newspaper Week Postponed Until Fall
Kansas State Editorial Association Will Meet In Wichita Early In May
The executive committee of the Kansas State Editorial association at a meeting held at the National Hotel in Topeka Saturday afternoon, where the department to postpone the annual newspaper week until next fall.
Wichita was picked as the place of the next annual newspapermen's convention which will be held there early in May. Exact dates have not been decided, the "new program" was decided upon for the spring meeting and a list of prominent speakers will be secured from both inside and outside of the state. Prof. L. N. Flint of the department of religion is a member of the committee.
The Dickinson County Club will meet tonight at 7 o'clock at the Alemannia house.
Kappa Phi will hold an important meeting Wednesday night at 7 o'clock in Myers Hall. Luke Shuckers, and urgles all members to be present.
Women's Glee Club will meet tonight at 7 o'clock in Fraser Chapel.
The Home Economics Club will have its annual Christmas party December 18 from 7 to 8:30 o'clock.
The Daily Kansan—a daily letter home.
Seniors Going To War To Get Degrees; Others Will Be Given Credits
Senate Committee Recommends That Degrees Be Withheld Till Standing Is Provided
Pass Suggested for Others
Way
Students With Unfinished Work To Be Handled In Same
The full texts of the committee report is as follows:
Seniors will be excused and recommended for a degree upon proof of good character.
Students leaving the University for any branch of the federal service will be admitted to an unf finished work, rather than full credit, according to the recommendation to the schools of the University made by the Senate committee ap-
"The Senate committee appointed to recommend detailed procedure in carrying out the Chancellor's communication regarding excuses for milieu officials before he is recommended the following to the schools of the University;
"That students be excused from completing their work rather than given credit for it; and that the initials 'm.e.' (military excuse), with date, be used in recording such excuses.
"That seniors in good standing who have completed at least one semester's work in the University of Kansas and who enlist or are drafted be excused from their duties, the year and be recommended for a degree, such excuse to take effect not earlier than ten days prior to their entrance upon actual service; provided that 'good standing' shall be defined by the faculty of each school.
"That other students, graduate or undergraduate, who enlist or are drafted during this semester be excused from courses in which they are in 'good standing,' such courses to count toward graduation, or the excuse to take effect not earlier than ten days prior to their entrance upon actual service; provided that when courses now being taken are prerequisites for other courses the instructors or the faculty in charge of the subjects require such completion of the unfinished work as is deemed necessary.
"That these regulations be effective if estuates or were drafted on or after Nov. 14, 2015."
"This recommendation is made only for students who leave before the end of this semester. The committee feels next semester should be made later."
"That these regulations apply to all students who enter any federal service which the government accepts in lieu of military service.
"The committee does not consider
it expedient at the present to grant
an extension of this contract.
W.S.G.A. Urges Payment Of All Dues, Immediately
Association Funds Are Needed To Carry On War Relief
Only a small number of the members of the Woman's Student Government Association have paid their dues to the organization. Every woman becomes a member of the association when she enrolls and is expected to pay twenty-five cents a year, if she is financially able.
Work
Members of the Student Council will be at the check stand in Fraser Hall all day Thursday and Friday and at the gymnasium at 4 o'clock to collect money to carry on work of the Red Cross classes and other relief work.
From the funds of the association last year and this year the council has paid the annual $50 scholarship, subscribed to the ROC for the $100 adopted a French War Orphan, subscribed $50 to the Student Friendship War Fund, bought supplies for the Red Cross classes, and helped pay for the mince meat used in the dinner. If sufficient dues are collected, other work for Company W may be done.
French Club Studies Drama
French Club Studios Drama
At the meeting of the French Club,
Wednesday at 3 o'clock the presentation
of “Le Cid” on the victoire will be continued. In this drama, students of French have the unusual opportunity of hearing some of the greatest actors of the Comedie Francaise.