161 UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Official student paper of the University of Kauai EDITORIAL STAFF Don Davis...Editor-in-Chief Herbert Howland...News Editor Ruth Gardiner...Society Editor Lawson May...Plain Tales Editor BUSINESS STAFF Vernon A. Moore...Business Mgr. Fred Rigby...Assistant NEWS STAFF Helen Patterson Wilbur Fischer Robert H. Reed Alice Bowlby John Montgomery Alirred G. Hill Paul Flagg Mary Smith Mary Maggy Subscription price $3.00 per year in advance; one term, $17.5. Entered as second-class mail matter September 17, 1916; at the post office at Lawrence, Kansas, under the act of March 3, 1879. Published in the afternoon, five times in Canada, from the press of the De- portation Press. Address all communications to UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Lawrence, Kansas Phones, Bell K. U. 25 and 60 The Daily Kansan aims to picture the undergraduate life of Mr. Kansan, but further than merely printing the news in book form he uses a variety of维权 holds; to play no favorites; to be clean; to be cheerful; to be courageous; to leave more serious students wiser heads; in all, to serve to the university and to the students of the University. FRIDAY, MAY 25, 1917. Try first themselves, and after call in God! For to the worker God has done. —Euripide —Euripide SOBERED STUDENT BODY It was a sobered student body and a sobered lot of speakers who took part in the Student Day program this morning. All—or nearly all—of the old spirit of bombast and ridicule was gone; and the greater part of what was said was definitely constructive. The "bitterness" of which one speaker complained was largely absent. There was very little of such talk. Most of the speeches were sane, sensible, and conservative. The speakers discussed real problems in a thoughtful manner; and the loyal member of the University family who heard the criticisms went away feeling that, no matter what happens in the future he has his "bit" to do for his University as well as for his country. Probably there were a great many who were disappointed in the exercises. Some had expected, as they had a right to do from the precedents of former years, that the speeches would be crammed full of elaborate "slams," bitter personal attacks, and overdrawn criticism of the faculty. Some students are remaining in school until after the quiz and expect to raise the doubtful standing. A few quit before the quiz. Which were you? ABOUT COMMENCEMENT The end of the year is now close at hand. University work has perhaps become more completely demoralized than ever before, with the withdrawal of so many students and the departure of several faculty members. No one knows what effect the war will have upon the enrollment or the work of next year, and the University may have to put forth its best efforts to maintain its normal existence. With this in mind no senior or graduate student should think of missing commencement, and every undergraduate who finds it possible should attend. In other words, the University should make as good a showing as possible at the close of the year, and every student who has studied here and expects a degree should remain loyal enough to the institution that gives it to stay for commencement. Also, it ought to be said in favor of the telephone girls that, no matter what their shortcomings are, they hardly ever tell us what they think of us. WHEN VISITORS COMF That's what a high school grit said who spent a week-end with a University students. And it didn't take "I almost believe I'd rather come here to school than anywhere else." very much time or effort to give her that favorable impression—a visit to the Museum, from the basement to the tower, the gym, and a dip in the pool, the Fine Arts' work in the third floor of Administration, the library, a picnic on the golf links, and detailed inspection of the "K" book. It itt did take very much effort and yet itt meant one more student for the University and a good report to the people of her town. It may cost more to live in these stirring times, but it is worth more. Before this country's active entrance into the war, some of our greatest problems included relief work in the stricken countries, especially Belgium. Contribution campaigns have been carried on in practically every town and city in the country and the amount of good done is inestimable. Now that we are busily engaged in preparing our great armies for the conflict, we are apt to forget, or at least to overlook, our duties. But even then the need in Belgium for food and other supplies is as great as ever; indeed, it is even more pressing. The Literary Digest has taken the lead in the raising of money for the Belgian Children's Fund, and the results they have made are gratifying. Their efforts emphasize the growing need for relief and urge the people of this country not to drop their task now. The American colleges have faith fully done their "bit" in this line. Thousands of dollars have been sent from our schools to the stricken country. K. U. has not been behind in the movement, but that is not all. She must continue the work. She must adjust herself to the prevailing conditions and at the close of the war be justly proud to receive the heartfelt thanks of the Belgian people. Then there is the sweet young thing who smiles helplessly and wishes there were elevators in Fraser Hall. BOOST FOR K. U. Not all of the hundreds of young people who will soon be graduated from the high schools out over the state will be enlisting, and now is the time of year when they will be deciding where they will take their college work next year. Kansas offers much but it is up to the students of this institution to tell these young people about the University. Tuition is low; its faculty is one of the best; the student life is democratic; because of its reputation it is able to furnish a certain prestige for its graduates. Boost for K. U. Even the man who drives an automobile should use horse sense. OTHER OPINIONS Blessed is the student who can "stay at it" till the end of the semester without allowing his grades to slump. For this is the most trying period of the student's life—the time of the year when his thoughts are so strongly attracted to springtime memories—the warbling thrush, the sweet-scented plum blossoms, the stretch of green meadows, the old swimming hole, the perch-laden brook, or the lassie with the blue bonnet; so that he cannot possibly turn his mind to a serious study of the Bessemer steel process, the pragmatism of William James, the law of probability, or modern tendencies in state executive organization. When the rapture of spring grips a student he is bound to heed her call. He drops His books and papers, for he is convinced there are other things much more important than passing examinations. Usually he leans back in his chair and snoozes. Sometimes he gets his tennis racket and departs. He tries to study, but his head buzzes and swims. The most excruciating agony that—ho, hum! Continued later. "BLESSED IS HE—" WHEN SENIORS WERE SOPHS Department of Economics plans enlargement and the institution of many new courses in business training. Work in economics is to be related to journalism, the School of Engineering, and other departments. Items from the Daily Kanan Files of Two Nairobi, Kenya Phi Alpha Tau, honorary dramatic Curdry sophomore college from Lawyer The following students participate in a contest in extemporaneous speaking: Howard Lyle, Ed Kaufman, Kenneth Pringle, Frank Ise, Karl Wilhelmelson, J. E. Jones, Freed McEwen, C. M. Kennaugh, N. L. Anderson, Janet Thompson, R. G. Bennett, and A. B. Irwin, Cast of the senior play, "The Professor's Love Story," begins rehearsals in preparation for the presentation play during commencement week. Don Davis and Paul Brindle write a musical comedy which is produced by the senior class of Kansas City, Missouri. The comedy named "A Cabret Conglomeration." Acacia fraternity entertains all the fraternity and sorority house meetings. Track team leaves for Columbia to meet the Tigers, and the tennis teams depart for Oklahoma to rerepresent the team to meet with Bennie Owen's Sooners. A struggle to pay the earfare may convince a person that you have a worthy ambition, but not that you are poor or that the good humor of weary passengers. HILLTOP PHILOSOPHY Kansan Board holds its annual farewell dinner at the Phi Deltk house. Onions were originally intended for decoration, as is the popular Japanese illy, but somebody who was absent-minded forgot and put on a dress one day and ever since the other boarders have been eating them. The man who teaches a girl how to paddle a canoe shows as much foresight as the man who solemnly throws out baseball balls counts in a game of tennis. The best illustration of presence of mind is to run head on into a full-sized spider-web stretched from tree to tree and still continue the conversation without recourse to adjectives or a pocket handkerchief. A wasp that swoops down from the ceiling upon a person sitting peacefully in bed reading, deserves to lose its sting. Well-filled salt shakers soothe the feelings of many a gruff person is the way one landmark accounts for the manners on exhibition at her club. ROUTINE Why do men and women chafe at the routine of daily life? All admit that following a schedule in one's work makes for efficiency and in the long run leaves more time for recreation than the hit-or-miss methods M. L. But when it comes to working in any regular manner, nine out of ten In college, however, there is more opportunity than in most other fields to wander aimlessly through a day. No time clocks hold one to study hours. If one goes to class according to schedule fifteen or eighteen hours a week, he is left to his own devices the remainder of his time. This is no more true in college than elsewhere. Men of all classes prefer to use their own pleasure in arranging their work. With the opening of spring and the nearing of commencement come the student political campaigners. Already caucuses are being held and prospective candidates discussed. Since the passage of The Orange and Black and Redskin bills by the Student Senate more student offices are to be filled by student vote than previously. Students in both groups of the student voter for a correct and well calculated ballot is doubly increased. Probably the reason for our dread of routine is our unfamiliarity with it. The idea of tying ourselves down to a schedule is the most of us before we give it a test. STUDENT POLITICS "If we can learn to think of routine as the best economy, we shall not despise it," says Dean Briggs of Harvard, in his essay on "Routine and Practice." We should and so it is if we do not understand it; but if we understand that through it we can do more work in less time, and have more time left for the expansion of our souls, that through it we cultivate the habit which makes us know we can be considered or shall cease to say hard counts of it." —Ex. The student body is becoming more democratic. This spring twice as many offices will be filled by student candidates, and the Senate to be reduced all student activities to the supervision of the student body, represented by the POET'S CORNER "Oh, to be in England Now that we're there." MAY ON OREAD Now that April's there," So plained the Poet from a land of fire and light, the lush forest. He-hungry for his English doffoliens And for the elm-tree's tiny crinkled-bone—He did not know the land of my dew. The wild bees on the illa's purple The sun-translured glory of the hills. And Amor Oread, glad and sweet and warm. Offer Prize For Play Fifty dollars will be offered next year for the best play written by students. This year and last Alton Gumbiner, '17, won the prize. Professor MacMurray urges that all persons planning to enter the contest next year see him and talk their plans over with him. FOR RENT-After July 1, comfortable house on Ohio Street, near University Call Bell. 1560W, 160tf GIRLS—Rooms with sleeping porch for summer term. 1328 Vermont St. Call 1862. 160-? Senate. The responsibility of the Senator is increasing, and with that increase comes the heavier obligation which the student voter is under to consider his ballot more thoroughly before casting. Orange and Black, and Republican measures, discipline itself is under the direction of the student body. The responsibility for the success of student activities next year rests upon student shoulders, and for this responsibility to be faithfully met, some good, hard, unbiased, unprejudiced thinking is necessary. Candidates must have a strong commitment to abilities in view, and only those who can be implicitly trusted supported. The increasing demand for women workers to take the place of men has caused to be put into operation the women's department of national service. The demand is growing for the farm, Over 1,000 training centers have been organized throughout the country. The general call is for girls to handle teams of plow horses, horses to help train farmers' young horses and girls with knowledge of rough carpentrying to meet the demands of the farmers' wanted always and everywhere. The farmers' demand for them is continuous and insistent.-Lawrentian. Willard Wattles. WANT ADS It is the business of every student to keep his eyes open, to look out for good candidates, thoroughly investigate their characters and views on vital issues, and then support them. It is important that a student of a officer officer need not be delinquent. Each voters knows by experience the kind of character that can be trusted to stand and work for the best interests of the students as a whole, and which is fitted both mentally and morally for the prospective office. Each year arises the "so-called popular student," who is an ambition for honor, gets himself nominated, and many times elected, to office, and later shows his supporters, by lack of support. All these lads were lost. The candidate with nothing back of him except a little popularity gained by accident or because of a well-filled pile and plenty of generosity, is far from being the ideal man in the Senate, or, for that matter, in any student office. Each day he learns that he has a clean record of things accomplished for the students and College, and a determination to do something. When he comes up to this standard he then deserves whole-hearted support and faithful backing. Politics would be ideal, though probably not so, as he was supported conscientiously and came up to the expectations of the majority—Oklahoma Orange and Black. Need Girl Carpenters WANTED - Position by a respiisht woman as caretaker during summer months for either a sorority house or home. References: Bell, 110J. 160-1 WANTED - Men and women to engage in sale of Prof. M. V. O'Shea's new work, The World Book, edited by 250 educational experts. Write for terms and territory to R. L. Hamilton, State Manager, Topeka, Kansas. WANTED - To buy or rent canoe for summer. Phone 2574W. 159-2 WANTED - By summer student with mother, farmed house on the Hill, to care for during summer. Referrals. Address A, care of Kangan. 158-4* FOR SALE OR RENT—8-room house at 1417 Ky. St. Come and see it. Bell 1428W. 158-5 LOST-Door-key on black and white ribbon. Call Bell, 680. 160-2 ROOMS FOR RENT—Modern, large, and well lighted. 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