UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Official student paper of the University of Kansas EDITORIAL STAFF John Gleason Director John Gleason Editor-in-Chief Henry Managing Editor Malen Masson Editor BUSINESS STAFF REPORTORIAL STAFF BUSINESS & ADVERTISING Chas. S. Sturvant Advertising Mgr REPOITORIAL Leon Harb Lerain Clayton Riley Schroeder Raymond Clapper Charles Sweet Wm. S. Cady Elmer Arndt Rex Miller Chester Patterson Ames Rogers Subscription price $2.50 per year in advance; one term, $1.50. Entered as second-class mail matter September 17, 1916, at the post office at Lawrence, Kansas, under the set of March 3, 1879. The Daily Kansan aims to picture the undergraduate students further than merely printing the needs by standing for them. To be fairer; to be clean; in to be cheerful; to be charitable; to be patient; to be problem to water heads; in all, to serve the best of us to the ability of the students at the university. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1914. SOME SUGGESTIONS Here's a couple of suggestions Why do not the members of the Men's Student Council themselves join the Union? If the Men's Student Council wants the assistance of other class executives than the sophomores, why does not the membership committee see the class presidents about it? MUST THE UNION FAIL? If the Student Council intends to save the Men's Student Union from an ignominious fate, that will reflect shame on the University, and on every member of the Council, it will have to hustle a whole lot faster than it has been. Only 16 dollars was taken in yesterday. With every member of the Council supposed to be soliciting, the sum is a disgrace. Certainly the 128 men who signed pledges are willing to pay—at least the big majority of them. Ninety dollars more is needed if the debts are to be tided over the holidays. One day remains for the collection of the money. What about it, Councilmen? HOW ABOUT IT, MEN? Are we poor campus citizens? If we let the Union close because of poor support, it may well be that we lack spirit. What about it men, are we going to let the Student Union close its doors because we are too niggradly and too selfish to join? Because we lack sufficient spirit to be interested in things that concern the general welfare, and not our own little circle of activity? And here's another thing. Someday, beyond a doubt, K. U. will have a permanent Union of which it can be proud—if the temporary Union is a success. Otherwise it will not, for, logically, if the present Union fails, the students would have small business with a permanent Union. Hunt up a Councilman and pay your dues, or drop in at the Union and pay Dad Gregory. SAFE COASTING The city fathers are to be congratulated on the step they have taken to make coasting a safe sport. The dangerous Adams street incline has been eliminated, and if the law is enforced, danger will be reduced to a minimum. And Mayor Francisco has said that the law will be enforced. Coasting will never be completely free from danger, however, until the state provides a coasting track on the golf links. The natural conditions are excellent, the expense would be only a few hundred dollars. The chief criticism of college athletics at the present time is that they are not inclusive enough. A coasting track would help eliminate this. YOU KNOW HOW IT FEELS Do you remember that time you were near broke that it caused you spinal meningitis of the pocketbook every time you spent a nickle? And do you remember how just as you had spent your last red, some one of their own free will paid you money that they had been owing for a long time? If you remember what a pleased sensation it gave and how magnanimous it made you feel toward the worked in general, just relay that experience on and pay your dues to the Student Union. Never has it needed the money as it does now. If by any hook or crook you can get your hands on the money, take it down and pay it to Dad Gregory. If you pledged the money, it is your duty to pay it. It will mean twice as much if you pay it now instead of waiting until after the holidays. And anyway, it is more blessed to give than to receive! HEARD IN THE SHOPS "What in the world shall I get for —" "Are n't these just too cute?" "You have n't it. Why, I saw a whole stack of them here yesterday." of them here yesterday. "I hope not—I have n't got a thing for her." "Hello, bundles! Where you goin' with that girl?" "—seveny-five, eighty-five, and ten's a dollar. Thank you." "biggest bore that ever was, I think." "Say, freshman, take these up to the house for me, will you?" "Do not you just despise useful presents? I do." "Oh, gee, I forgot all about Cousin Sue, and I've only got nineteen cents to my name!" "—very same thing at Joneses for nine cents—" "party at the club, and I've got to get a present for that pilly"— "Let's see, I borrowed eighteen cents of you, and then I paid for your stamps, and you got me that tissue paper, and I took your change, and you—" "Well if he do n't, there'll be something doing!" "I got three of those darn things last Christmas." “—two yards of ribbon for each one, and enough baby ribbon for bows—” “Them'll do. Gimme six.” CREDIT THE ENGINEERS Here's to Kansas Alpha chapter of Tau Beta Pi. To the boys at the west end of the campus, hats off. The installation of a chapter of this honorary engineering fraternity is not only a credit to the School of Engineering but to the University. Twenty-nine other engineering school in the United States have chapters Among them are Cornell, Columbia, Wisconsin, Illinois, Purdue, Michigan, Rensselaer, California, Washington, Stevens, Worchester, Maine, and Ohio. The Daily Kansan congratulates the new chapter. CHEER UP! IT'S CHRISTMAS Along about Christmas time, you rarely see a child with a long face or an unwilling disposition to do errands for you. Why. Santa Claus is coming to good boys and girls, and he won't get that kind of child. Or she won't have that long cherished jump down in the toy window, unless they are "as good as they can be." What if you have just flunked a history quiz? It is over now and can't be helped, so why inflict others with the "blues" you feel yourself? What if you are back several weeks' board, and have to dive into this check you meant to ask suitcases can rent one just enough, and lots more, and all without making folks feel that you are sourced on the world. Then there's that One Girl or One Man who will soothe your wounded spirits to such an extent that you'll vow that after all old friends are best—you'll vow it until the train pulls into Lawrence next January. Get the grouch off, and maybe Santa will remember you. What if people don't seem to appreciate you here, if they don't laugh at your jokes or take an interest in your misfortunes, you are going tomorrow or next day "back to the farm" or to that home town of yours, where folks will listen by the hour to your tales of achievements, your old stale table-jokes, and your last bobbing party. Wouldn't it be fine if some of the grouches you meet around you would forget their two-score of years or months? Or would they be cheerful and willing like the children? Copyright Hart Schaffuer & Marx Ask us for Christmas Suggestions If you don't see what you want in this store,ask for it; we probably have it; if we haven't. we'll get it for you. We can't give you a complete list of Christmas things for men, in the space we have here. Hart Schaffner & Marx clothes—suits, overcoats, dress clothes—head the list; you couldn't give a better gift. 600 Suits and Overcoats Worth up to $27.50,now $16.00 PECKHAM'S LOST—Stetson hat at Gym. Must have been taken by mistake. Initials I. B on inside. Finder call 4141W. 643* LOST—A gray sweater coat on the WANTED- BOYS to board and room at $5.00 per week, or boys or girls to board at $3.75 per week. 1215 Tenn. St. 67.3* football field. Finder return to Smith, 1131 Tenn., and reward. Rooms for Rent FOR RENT—Front room upstairs; close to University. Board if desired. 1704 Tennessee street. FOR RENT-Front room upstairs; one block from University: Girls. 1234 Oread Ave. Bell 1947 63-3* FOR BOYS—Room and board. Modern, tennis court, electric lights. Bell phone 1144. 1536 N. H. 64*3* FOR RENT—Two connecting rooms with porch, in third story of modern house. Very desirable. Bell phone 1823. 67-3* Student Help The Oread Mandolin Club is open for dates. Will play any place—any time. Call W. K. Shane at Carroll® or phone Home 1742—Adv WANTED—Steward for club, 1022 Ohio. Call this evening after supper. 61-3* FOR RENT—A suitable room for young man. Convenient to University. Two blocks from the Library. Apply at 1312 Ohio 66-9 WANTED—Studiosu young man would like room mate. Call 1027 Miss St. or Bell 1768. 66-3 Professional Cards J. F. BILLOCK, Opticianist and Spo- neller 802 Mass. St. Bell Phone 495, 803 Mass. St. Bell Phone 495, HARRY REDING, M. D. Eye, ear, nose throat, Glasses fitted, Office, F. A. Bldg. Phones, Bell 512, Home 512; H. F. HINK, Dentist, over Peoples State Bank Bldg. Bell phone 571. J. I. BECHTEL M. D. D. O. 823 I. W. HOFFMAN Both phone office and residence. G. W. JONES A. M. M. D. Diseases of nuclear surgery and gynecology Suite 1, F. A. A. Bldg. Residence 1291, Ohio St. Both phones, $5. Go where they all go J. C. HOUCK, 913 Mass. DII. L. T. JONES, Room 12. F. A. A. Bidk. Library 1130 Teen Tenn. Books A. J. ANDERSON, M. D., Office 715 Vt S. Phone 134. DR. H. L. CHAMBERS. Office over Sniere's Studio. Both phones. Classified Jewelers Music Studios 6D, W. FANSONS, Engraver, Watch Accessories, Phone Belt, Iphone 7, Cell Phone 12, iPhone 11, iPad 7 Plumbers COIHA REYNOLDIS will receive special recognition from the University of College, College K. U. 10-3 rings Cafes PHONE KENNDY PLUMBING CO. Kenndy Mphela lamps. Mphela Mphela 635. Mphela Mphela 635. Barber Shops For a good clean place to eat, where you can sit and relax. GET CAFE. Room 1. Lorkins Blidge. Millinery WANTED—Ladies to call at Mrs. McCormick's up-to-date millinery parlors to inspect our new line of hats 831 Mass. St. Shoe Shop FORNKEY SHOE SHOP, 1017. Mass. Don't make a mistake. All work Insurance FIRE INSURANCE, LOANS, and ab- stractions Bell 155; Home 2202 Ladies' Tailoring BANK E. HANKS, Ins., and abstracts C TITLE, Room 2, F. A. A. Building MRS. EMMA BROWN-SCHULTZ- next to Anderson's Bakery-Dress- making and Ladies' Talloring. Remodeling of every description.