UNIVERSITY DAILY KANRAN
When Wilson Sees a Play
From Philadelphia North-American.
There is one man in Washington for whom the theatre managers are always on the lookout. He is President Wilson, and, if he wished it, a box would be placed inside his house is always night, for a full house is always bound to be present when the president sees the theater. Then again, its presence means a good advertisement for the show; and because the president saw it, others think it is good enough for them.
It is true that the president's expected attendance at a theater is never officially announced beforehand; but somehow or another, the news leak out, and official Washington is sure to be in attendance.
The best is always at the disposal of the White House, and, on request, the tickets for the left-hand stage boxes are immediate; sell them and the staff give away singing the more smoothly than usual. They cannot, of course, advertise the fact that the president is coming. The papers usually know it; but so thoroughly is the White House understood, that you don't have any mention of them. If they did the president would stay away. Partly, this is to safeguard the presidential person, and partly, it is to safeguard the presidential dignity; to preclude the possibility of the president of the United States being regarded as an official on the next day, usually as a mere society note, that the president has been. That is all.
Early Dates are Best
And that is enough. It creates business for the rest of the week. All of the diplomats, most of the cabinet and, in fact, officialdom generally, follow the presidential lead in the matter of amusement as in everything else. The news the next morning that the president has been to a certain theater brings the fashionables who officiates who were not able to match that to show in the course of the week. Wherefore the managers naturally prefer that the president should honor them early in the week.
Those Wiley Diplomats
Obviously, if the president is coming to the theater, the personnel of the audience immediately becomes a question of vital interest. It is, fortunately, a question that largely takes care of itself. For an official Washington keeps its eyes glued on the White House, it is almost as much part of a foreign diplomat's job to be informed of the chief executive's movements, and to keep up with them as it is that of the secret. So, when he sneezes, spread, even if, as sometimes happens, it is 4 or 5 o'clock in the afternoon before the president decides to go to the play, he is likely to find two or three ambassadors occupying boxes and army and navy officers, logging attaches, congressmen, senators, etc., filling many of the orchestra chairs. Perhaps he thinks that his friends are inveterate theatergoers; perhaps, being a gentleman of almost human intelligence, he has guessed that many officials have permanent instructions at the box offices of the casts ataters to hold certain seats for them which nights, as he chosen to attend.
Secret service men have the entire audience under surveillance and are scattered throughout the auditorium during the performance.
The curtain is held until the chief executive is in a box, and he is designated accordingly.
The company is on its mettle, and frequently, in the ore frivolous placerity of the iron, particularly at the august gentleman in the box are hurriedly rehearsed.
RED CROSS FUNDS
NEEDED AT FRONT
Registrar George O. Foster sends the following letter to the Kansas. He says the need for this unpaid money cannot be overestimated.
Supporters of the Red Cross Fund; Of the total amount subscribed to the Red Cross fund, $800 would be used for the exception of $550. If those who have not paid their subscription could do so' now, it would enable the Committee to close up this effort for the present, at least, and forward these funds where they are so badly needed. $700.00 has already been forwarded to the National Red Cross Headquarters check for $10.00 will be sent this week.
Subscriptions should be paid to Registrar George O. Foster who will list them in the database.
University of Kansas, Red Cross Committee.
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Methodist Men!
Get up a little extra early Sunday morning to be at the Methodist Mens' breakfast to meet Bishop Henderson and hear him in a great meeting of the fellows. Time, 8:30. Get up!— Adv. 90-2
For your Valentine - send a box of Wiedemann's chocolates.—Adv.
Last call at Con Squires for your
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The New Style Dress Skirts
List of attractions for the Bower-
Book Theatre for balance of season:
Feb. 15—Baby Mine,
Feb. 20—A Pair of Sixes.
Feb. 24—Lyman Howe's Pictures.
Mch. 2—Calling of Dan Mathews.
TRACK TEAM CHOSEN TO BATTLE AGGIES
Are here for your inspection; and many are the compliments we have already heard about them. All the new materials—poplins, chudda, coverts, serges and black and white checks. New shades: Sand, Belgium blue, dreadnaught grey, putty navy and black. New yoke and circular effects in many styles.
Prices range from $5 to $15
Kansas Expects to Win the Indoor Meet Monday Night
WEAVER'S
Night
With tryouts for six events on next Monday night's track program completed, Kansas' chances for a victory over the Aggies on the indoor track seems brighter. The most ensured way of seeing this point of view was the mile run in which Captain Ray Edwards showed a return to form and won from Herriot and Statler in the fast time of 4-45 flat. Herriot was but one year old when Walt Statler pressed Herriot closely for the coveted second place on the team.
Rodkey showed to best advantage in the quarter-mile tryouts, covering the two furlong distance in 51 flat. Ellswick covered the 4 laps in 58:2; Fiske in 58:4 and both Elliott and Creighton did 59 flat. The relay squad will be chosen from these men and Captain Edwards.
Hilton did not enter the dashes, leaving Crum to carry off the thirty-yard event in the fair time of 03:14. Rebel took second in this event, Yoshiwell also won. Rebel also won the low hurdles over a similar distance in the fair time of 04:14 with Elliott right behind him and Heath third. The high flight went to Elliott with Heath second and Rebel fourth. The time in this event was 04:4.
Should Manager Hamilton use Rodkey in the quarter, the cross country champion and Reber will have a merry tussle to see who shall be the most prolific point winner for Kansas in this meet. The more
In the quarter Roddy will have his hands full in disposing of Coithe, the new Aggie captain. Should these two athletes be given the advantage between the two will be worth the price of admission to the meet, for both are strong, determined runners and will fight it out to the finish line. Should Rod or Aggie take a chance, must assured of a victory for it is almost certain that Weaver will not be able to repeat for points when he finishes with Captain Edwards in the mile. Aggie rosters have countdowns to win two first places in this meet.
points each man makes, the better
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Elimination races for the remaining events on the program will be concluded this afternoon. All jumps are also scheduled in the morning two and half-mile races are expected to furnish excitement and good records.
The Santa Fe trains began running on a new schedule Sunday, which is as
SANTA FE TRAINS ARE RUNNING ON NEW TIME
Eastbound, Leaving Lawrence
N6.
18  5:36 a. m.
18- 6:36 a. m.
110- 8:23 a. m.
114- 2:10 p. m.
10— 3:50 p. m.
6— 5:40 p. m.
116— 8:40 p. m.
Westbound, Leaving Lawrence
No. No.
13—9:20 a.m. 100—5:15 p.m.
5—9:20 a.m. 9—10:45 p.m.
10—9:28 17—15:08 p.m.
Southern Massachusetts
Southbound. Ottawa Branch Leaving
192- 8:10 a.m. m.
192- 9:20 a.m. m.
192- 10:30 a.m. m.
New York, NY - Branch Arriving
135— 7:50 a. m.
131— 9:15 a. m.
No.
137— 1:30 p. m.
133— 5:10 p. m.
Send the Daily Kansan home.
Rev, W. E. A. Elliott, pastor of the First Baptist church of Ottawa, will be at the Baptist church in Lawrence and the Carmens, beginning Wednesday night.
Rev. Elliott Coming.
REV. W. A. ELLIOTT, of Ottawa.
He's Got the Mumps too Prof. N, P. Sherwood, assistant professor of bacteriology, is ill with the mumps.
Methodist Girls!
Every Methodist girl in K. U. should not fail to meet her H. U. needs at the home of Mrs. W. R. Stubbs Saturday afternoon. Hours from 2:30 to 5:00—A
Kansas nugget--fine flavor, good chewing. Wiedemann's-Adv.
It is the most necessary article in the world. Buy it of McNish. Phones 198.—Adv.
Send the Daily Kansan home.
Dean F. O. Marvin in His Study in Marvin Hall
When and Where They Play 'Em
The remaining games on the 1915 Jayhawker basketball schedule are as follows:
Feb. 10-11, Kansas Aggies at Lawrence.
Feb. 19-20, Missouri at Lawrence.
Feb. 24-25, Missouri at Columbia.
Feb. 26-27, Washington at St. Louis.
Juniors—this week is your last chance to get that picture made for the Jayhawker. Con Squires will fix you up.—Adv.
Ever try the Kansas nugget? Good chewing, fine flavor, our own make. Wiedemann's.'—Adv.
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