UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN GERMAN GROWING POPULAR Teutonic Language Has Place in Curriculum of 278 High Schools in State of Kansas The study of German is steadily rising in favor among the pupils of the high schools of Kansas. In the annual University of Kansas News Bulletin, issued to the Kansas high school teachers, statistics show that there has been a steady increase in the study of German the last twelve years. In 1905 the number of high school pupils enrolled in German courses was 3,017 but now the number has increased to 9,885. Just this last year there has been an increase of a thousand and pupils over last year. In 1905 there were only ninety-three high schools which offered the study of German; now 278 schools have added German to the course of study. There are now 3,000 German teachers in Kansas, and the demand for them is growing. BY THE WAY- Muffin Worry Party Members of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority gave a "Muffin Worry," party Friday night in honor of the approaching marriages of Vera Hill, Marian Le Seur, and Dorothy Barto. Baskets of Killarney roses, pink candles and candlesticks the ties and Kewpie face-cards served as table decorations. Out of town guests were Mrs. Paul A. Simonds and daughter, Imogene of Kansas City, Mo, and Evelina Metz of Abilene. Mrs. Charles R. Barto of Kansas City, Mo., announces the marriage of her daughter, Gladys Dorothy, to Harrison Elsworth Devin. May 12. Rarto-Devin Mrs. Davin was a freshman last year at the University and a member of the staff. Mothers' Day The members of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity gave a house party Saturday and Sunday for their mothers. The guests were Mrs. Leach, Arkansas City; Mrs. Chandler and Mrs. Vietzel, Atchison; Mrs. Rutherford, Wellington; Mrs. Binford, Wellville; Mrs. Mickey, Junction Mrs. and Mrs. Willard Brown and Mrs. F.C. Walters, Lawrence. Chi Omega Lunch Chi Omega sorority entertained several rushes with a luncheon Sat- Achoth Mothers' Day The guests were Dorothea Engle, Alberta Mack, Mildred Acott, Lucille Cole, Annie Mitchell, and Margaret Stubbs, of Lawrence; Louisa Hunt, Dorothy Gossow, and Teresa Tummell, of Kansas City; Mildred Loren, of Atchison; and Dorothy Jane Spenser, of Concordia. At Luncheon The members of the Achoth sorority gave a dinner yesterday in honor of their mothers. The guests were Mrs. Falke, Topeka; Mrs. Segelbaum, Kansas City; Mrs. J. F. Harper, Frankfort; Mrs. J. H. Harper, Mrs. J. A. Underwood, Philadelphia; Mrs. C. E. Lindley, Mrs. Fish, Mrs. Underwood, Lawrence. The seniors are Mona Clare Huffman, Plores Irvine Lucas, Joe Lamborn, and Todd Irvine. The Alumnae members of the Sigma Kappa sorority in Kansas City entertained the seniors of the active chapter and the chamber in the City at upfront. Woman's Forum Dr. M. C. Elmer, of the department of sociology, will discuss "Sociological frames at four-turthy at the Woman's Fashion at four-turthy" in day afternoon in Room 110, Fraser. House Party The Pi Beta Phi sorority gave a house party Saturday and Sunday. The sisters taught Mary Toundexer, Flora BLL Liggert, and Josephine Renz, Kansas City; and LAST WEEK OF THE SEASON NELLIE Y. NICOLAS "will Some One Name My Nationality" **D** Debut in vaudeville, NATALIE ALT. A musical comedy favorite. HARRY AND ANNA SENMOURE, Breezy Bits of Mirth and Melody. Vaudeville's Big Scic Novelty, A NIGHT IN THE TRENCHES, a spectacle with BILLY and Bob Temple. WILDER EMBS and HELEN ALTON, Eliz Entertainers. FOUR HOOLOWANS, (4) Comedy Actress and Trick Cyclone on the Tight Wire. ORPHEUM TRAVEL WEEKLY The World at Work and Play GEORGE KELLY (supported by Anna Cleveland and Nora O'Connor) In His Own One-Act Play, "Finders-- Keepera." Georgia Neece and Helen Lucas, Topeka. Gamma Phi Dance The Gamma Phi Beta sorority entertained with a dance Saturday night at Woodland Park. Chapersons were Mrs. V. P. Owen and Mrs. Carrie Davis of Lawrence; and Mrs. Paul A. Simonds of Kansas City, Mo. Conference Rally The Y. W. C. A. Conference Rally will be held Tuesday afternoon at four-hourly oclock in Myers Hall to address the Center Host will address the Association. Theta Sigma Phi Theta Sigma Phi, journalism socrory, elected officers for next year at a meeting Friday afternoon. The new officers are: President, Estelle Fossi, Treasurer, James Messick, secretary, Jessie Lee Messick; and treasurer, Ruth B. Gardiner. At Country Club Prof. Arthur J. Boynton, of the department of economics, entertained the members of the Town and Gown Club and their friends at the Country Club Friday night with a six-course dinner. Vera Stewart, c'19, visited Saturday and Sunday with her sister in Great Bend. The Acacia fraternity gave its annual Founder's day dance in Ecke's Hall Saturday night. Dr. and Mrs. H. W. Humble, Prof. and Mrs. Noble Sherwood, and Mrs. Jesse Witten were the chaprons. PROF. MITCHELL TO LEAVE Will Write Logic Text and Raise Potatoes at His Old Home in Cambridge Mass Arthur Mitchell, assistant professor of philosophy, has asked for leave of absence next year and will leave a few days after the commencement is over for his old home in Cambridge, Mass. He is planning to spend the year in writing research work in preparation for the publication of a text book on logic. He will not be officially connected with Harvard as teacher or student, but expects to do reference work in libraries there. Another thing Professor Mitchell cumbridge, he says, is to raise potatoes. "No," he said this morning, "I do not expect to lower the price of potatoes or the high cost of living, but I expect to have some fan and plum tomatoes with a half acre of potatoes and other vegetables in my garden at Cambridge." FRATERNITY HOUSES MAY BE CLOSED FOR NEXT YEAR Fraternities are facing the problem of either discontinuing serving meals, or continuing at a loss. One fraternity has already closed and others may soon become because they large number of members that have gone to Ft. Riley and to the farms. Unless there is a radical change in the war situation so that the men can come back next year, some of the fraternities will not be able to have houses next year. Two or three of the organizations are planning to combine in one house during the next school year. TO ELECT NEW COMMITTEE Election of the Administrative Committee will be held Tuesday, May 15, at the regular meeting of the Faculty. The organization shall be slightly at the last meeting of the Faculty and the committee shall hereafter consist of the Dean, and assistant Dean of the College, and six members elected by the faculty. Previously the membrec been appointed by the chargerelle. to Be Changed Method of Forming Administrative Six members are to be elected Tuesday; two of whom shall serve for one year; two for two years, and two for three years. The respective terms will be determined by lot after the election. After the present year two members are to be elected each year. The present committee consists of Professors B. M. Allen, U. G. Mitchell, Boynton, Murray, Naismith, Patterson, and Whitaker. LAWRENCE CITIZENS STUDY CIVIC WELFARE THIS WEEK Frank A. Wilcox and A. C. Hansen, both of Kansas City will be the principal speakers in the welfare campaign which will be held in Lawrence this week. The Ministerial Alliance and the City Federation of Women's Clubs have charge of the work. The two principal speakers come from the Kansas City headquarters of the National Welfare League. The week will consist of an educational campaign to show the town and county citizens the need of study of social conditions. The first meeting was held Sunday in Plymouth Church and at the court house. A princess always pitties a poor boxer who lets some other girl snarble at her. Your athletic supplies—get them at Carroll's—Adv. Our own make of chocolates, fresh and wholesome. Get them at Wiedemann's.-Adv. 150-2 The Sales Division of the METROPOLITAN Magazine (Theodore exclusive contributor) offers live outdoor employment to college men and women. Many students will earn a large part of next year's tuition fee for two subscriptions every working day for a month will earn $355.00. 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VARSITY THEATRE TODAY ALSO TOMORROW—2:30 and 8:15 One Show Only Starting 8:15 o'Clock-Tuesday Mat. 2:30 Elliott & Sherman Film Corp., (Promoters of "The Birth of a Nation") Presents Clune's Massive Production COMPLETE IN PROLOGUE AND TWO ACTS Helen Hunt Jackson's Idyllic Romance of the California Missions and the Mission Indians The Love Story of the Ages A Heart Full to Take Home and Live Over 20,000,000 Have Read the Book PRICES PRICES Adults ...25 cents Children ...10 cents A Tale of The Early Far West Adventure and of the Early White Man's Ruthless Deeds A Revelation to See and to Throb With A Review of Old Time Mexico's Departing Grandeur 2,000,000 Have Seen the Play