UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
The official paper of the University of
EDITORIAL STAFF
RICHARD GARDNER, **Editor-in-Chief**
HARLAN THOMPSON, **Managing Ed.**
WARD MANUS, **Campus Editor**
EDWARD HACKNEY, **Sporting Ed.**
BUSINESS STAFF
JAMES LEIGH. ... Adv, Mgr.
A. E. Palmer. ... Asst, Adv, Mgr.
REPORTORIAL STAFF
HERBERT FIANT JAMES HOUGHTON
EDWARD HOFFMAN L. H. HOWE
Entered as second-class mail matter September 17, 1910, at the postoffice at Lawrence, Kansas, under the act of March 3, 1879.
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 1913
NOW A RED CARD MEANS
FINE
FLUNK.
That's the latest classification of our scholastic condition that the professors have evolved. It's simple. White cards, I's, II's, or III's. Red cards, flunks. Think how we will hope to see no red ones connected with our record when we inquire for our grades at the Dean's office.
But why this disgrace of one of our beloved school colors? Why red, rather than black, lavender, green, pink, or old rose? If they want to be really up-to-the-second they might use that new shade, sirque, if anybody knows what it looks like.
Anything would do but dear old crimson. It is certainly plain that inevitably the students will become nervous and frightened when they see anything whatever that is red, and then, of course, we can no longer have crimson for one of our University colors.
Imagine, if you can, a cheer leader waving a pennant which continually reminds the roots, of that flunk in freshman rhetoric.
Everybody get together and let's start a vesper service, a banquet, or a night shirt parade where the united sentiment of the student body against the iniquitous scheme to use red flunk cards can be given adequate expression.
It was announced in chapel yesterday that the Harmony Club would hold its next meeting at the home of Dean Skilton. Another ruse of the faculty to introduce harmony into to domestic circles.
First Cowboy- Why'd they shoot that tender foot actor?
Sounds all Right.
Second Cowboy-Tried to pay his way on the village stage with stage money.
THE ESSAY CONTEST.
It is to be hoped that there will be a good many entries in the essay contest which has for its general theme, "The Application of the Teachings of Jesus to the Practical Affairs and Relations of Life." Any student in the University, from freshman to graduate student, no matter what his school, has the privilege of trying for one of these prizes; and no one else may do so.
Merely from the money point of view, the prizes are well worth trying for. The student who wins even the fourth prize will be better paid for his work than many a contributor to the magazines. The first and second prizes are usually large, in view of the fact that the contest is restricted to the students of a single institution.
The subject with which the essays are to deal is one of central importance for our modern life. It is no exaggeration to say that the student who enters this contest and works his subject up thoroughly, will have given himself an amount of
training hardly to be measured against the training to be had anywhere else in the University, whether in courses under an instructor or in any of the student activities.
Here is a chance to do writing that is worth while, get well paid for it, and secure for it a measure of publicity that is not easy for the young writer to secure for a piece of solid writing not primarily academic.
It is also worth while to note that the donor of these prizes probably will provide an endowment to make this contest an annual feature of University life, if the students show sufficient interest in the matter to make him feel warranted in doing so after a few tentative years.
Failure of the undertaking to arouse sufficient interest among students to result in a considerable amount of serious and worthy work every year, may mean a permanent withdrawal of the prizes. The University of Kansas would have reason to be ashamed if after a fair trial, withdrawal seemed advisable.
The way to put such withdrawal out of the range of probability is for competent students, men and women, to enter the contest for these prizes and put forth their best efforts to win them. There is no other way.
Bing—Jones went up the flue.
Bang—Must have been followin
those pipe courses of MIMM
—Stanford Chaparral.
He—"The biggest roughnecks always get the prettiest girls."
She—"Now you're trying to flatter me." The Sphinx.
"The Christmas bells are peeling," remarked little Johnny as he heard a shoe drop in the guest room where sister Emma's visitors were getting ready for bed.
Stanford Chaparral.
FRATERNITY SCHOLARSHIP.
It will be gratifying news to thou sands of alumni and former students of the University of Kansas to learn that the scholarship standing of the members of the active chapters of the university's fraternities and sororites distinctly outranks that of the non-Greek students. The cause for rejoicing lies not in the mere fact that the fraternity and sorority members are better students than the "barbarians," but because for years these Greek letter societies have been more or less viciously assailed on the false assumption that they make for idleness and stimulate social distractions to the extent of interfering with the activities of the registar of the University of Kansas shows that the 224 members of fraternities passed in 89.45 per cent othe college work carried, as compared with the 88.35 per cent of the 1.101 non-fraternity men.
There is, of course, no reason in the world why a member of a Greek letter society should not do quite as good work as a non-member, while there are some potent reasons why better work might be expected from them. Greek letter societies usually insist upon their members getting good grades and excelling in all other departments of university work.
The girls of the sororites made even a better showing. They passed in 96.85 per cent of their work, which is a little more than the 95.03 per cent grade received by the other girl students. But 20 per cent, so runs the report, of the members of the Greek societies proved deficient in their studies and not a single one failed completely. Of the non-sororite girls 22 per cent did satisfactory work and 7 per cent received no grades in all their work.
-K. C. Journal.
Aside from the important matter of scholarship, however, the Greek letter societies do much for the student that the general university training cannot do. Fraternities and sororites confer these social benefits that form an important part of college life and experience. Many people affect to sneer at the side side of the university, but those who have passed through these institutions look back upon the friendships formed, the social functions attended and the graces acquired as quite as lasting in their benefits as the more attendance at lectures or excellence in scholarship. And it will cheer the hearts of countless "grads" to know that the old fraternities have freed themselves from the stock accusations of those who are actuated largely by jealousy and vindictiveness.
The Daily Kansan will publish in this space favorite verses of its reader. Contributions welcome...The Editor.
OLD FRIENDS IN VERSE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Then give to the world the best you have.
There are loyal hearts, there are
envious brave.
LIFE'S MIRROR
And the best will come back to you.
We love and love to your heart will flow.
there are souls that are pure and
There are
Their faith in your word and deed.
Life is the mirror of kind and
day.
- strength in your utmost need;
have faith and a score of hearts will sheil
Is it just what you have to give the world the best you have.
slave,
Tie just what you are and do;
DEAN CRUMBINE SAYS
And the best will come back to you
—Madeline S. Bridges.
As the weather grows colder take more exercise.
SOMETHING DOING At Our Sister Colleges
LAST DAY TO THIS TALE.
At last, the class room has come! Everyone loves them with them. It is a common sight even in this cold weather to see a senior walking down the street, holding his hand in front of his face in order that he may look at his ring.—University of Kentucky Ida.
The Effect of the Professional Voice So on Tuesday after New Year's day, the campus did not awaken from a traditional holiday slumber, but merely continued in passive indifference to the steady tread and hum of its occupants.—Student Life.
Anyone desiring heavy grips or suitcases to be carried from the Santa Fe depot at 5 o'clock in the morning please phone Paul Irwin at the Y. M. House. Orders of College Hill young ladies kindly solicited.—Southwestern Collegian.
He'll Pack Your Grips.
A Nasty Ring to This Tale.
Calls in "Baw-th" Tickets.
THE SAD, SAD GRIND of Our College Life
Calls in "Baw-th" Tickets.
Believing the practice to be too girlish, the university booistrous, the faculty of the University of Nebraska have placed a ban on the "tubbing" of Freshman sorority girls._Nebraskam.
Depaup Boys Wear Dearest Toques Since the sweaters which have been ordered for the glee club have not been received as yet the boys will wear red and white toques on this trip as their distinctive garb.—Depaup Daily.
The Agate Club will hold their annual Christmas party this evening at the home of Miss Edith McCormick, 1230 Forty-third street.—Drake Delphic.
For The Marble Heads?
Why does the Huron river have such big banks?
Suspicious Wife—But how did you get that dent in your hat?
Soused Husband—Just came back from —hic the dentist, m'dear.
Oh, the glaciers make a heavy deposit, you know.
Squawks, the yell leader, has introduced a novel feature.
Stanford Chaparral.
Eood—"Professor, I think I just skinned through that exam." Prof.—"Yes, I know it, I was watching you."—The Widow.
Michigan Gargoyle.
He uses the cup that cheers.
Stanford Chaparral.
The hen will lay a little egg
And boast of it all day;
It's just because she's musical.
She likes to sing her lay.
Chatter.
Stanford Chaparral.
"Just met my wife"
"What did she say?"
"Nothing."
"It wasn't my wife."
—Jack-O-Lantern.
All announcements for this column should be handed to the news editor before 11 a. m.
Seniors may obtain Jayhawker information blanks at the old check stand in Fraser any morning this week at chapel time. These should be filled out as soon as possible and dropped in the annual box just east of the Bell telephone booth in Fraser.
Dr. A. S. Warthin of the University of Michigan will speak on "Sex Problems" at the Bowerosch theater Sunday, January 12, under the joint auspices of the University Y. M. C. A. and the city association.
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the University Y. M. C. A. will be held Tuesday evening at 7:30 at the home of Prof. F. H. Billings, 1209 Tennessee street.
There will be a meeting of the literary staff of the Annual Board Wednesday night at 7:15 in Green hall.
The Literary staff of the Annual Board will meet Wednesday evening at 7:15 in the Jayhawker room of Green hall.
The Christian Science society of the University of Kansas will hold its regular bi-monthly meeting, Tuesday January 7th in Myers hall at 7:00 p. m. All members of the University are invited.
The regular January meeting of the faculty of the College will be held Thursday, January 9th, at 4:30 p. m. in the lecture room of Blake hall.
All changes of address made since the publication of the student directory or any change in telephone number should be reported to the registrars office before Monday, January 13th.
Illustrated lecture on Olympia and the Great Games, Friday at 3:30 by Professor Wilcox in the Greek room, Fraser 206. All members of the University and the general public are invited.
The Mandelbark club will rehearse in room 116 Fraser Thursday at 7:00.
Meeting of all School Committees and general committees of the University Exposition in room 110 Fraser, Thursday afternoon at 4:30. Important. All committeeemen please take notice.
U. of K.CALENDAR
Monday
3-4 Chancellor's Open Hour to Students
4:30 Deutsche Verein (313 Fra.)
10:00 Chapel. Prof. H. W. Emer-
son.
2:30 Entomological Club, (Mu)
3-4 Cancellor's Office  Longer Hour
3:30 Economics Seminar, (Spo.)
4:30 Cercle Francais; Professor Cowper. (306 Fraser.)
4:30 Mining Journal (201 Haw.)
Wednesday. 10:00 Chapel
10:40 CHAPTER 4:30 Ateneo Club (314 Fra.)
Thursday.
7:00 A. Society Mechanical Engi
years (1901 Ohio)
8:15 Mary Pamiole, Pianist and Vera Toppe, Cellist (Chapel).
18:30 Caper
3:30 Lecture: Olympia and The Great Games, Professor Wilcox. (206 Fraser.)
Friday.
10:00 Chapel
10:00 Chapel
Jan. 28—Madam Vavrachis, soprano
4 Alia Smith, soprano
Feb. 10—Registration in Aditorium,
Feb. 14—Epidurum and the Greek
School.
Drama, Professor Wilcox.
Meh. 4-Dorothea North. soprano.
Mch. 4-Dorothea North, soprano
Mch. 7-Lecture: The Rise of
Greek Sculpture, Professor
Wilcox.
Mch. 8—Lecture: N. D. Hillis.
Apr. 4 - Lecture: The High Tides of Greek Sculpture, Professor Wilcox.
May 2—Lecture: Greek Vases, Professor Wilcox.
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MAURICE COSTELLO In his own play "SIX O'CLOCK"
EDWIN AUGUST In "TWIXT LOVE AND AMBITION" and Pathe's Two Reel Feature AT NAPOLEON'S COMMAND"
making a great program at the AURORA to-day
We are now offering a complete change of program every day at the GRAND and the admission price is always the same--5c. You will see practically all the Vitagraph, Biograph and Pathe Weeklys at our theaters and every program is selected and well balanced.
The Aurora
The Grand
Tuesday, January 14
Bowersock Theatre
MADAME EMMA CALVE
Galileo Gasparri
TENOR
Burton Collver presents the world-renowned diva and greatest of all Carmens and Santuzzas
Scenes from Carmen and Cavaleria Rusticanna in costume and beautiful scenery
Prices
Emiliano Renaud
PIANIST
Mail orders accompanied by check or money order, addressed to Sherman Wiggins, Mgr., will be filed in order of receipt.
Fine Line of Fall and Winter Suitings.
KOCH, Tailor
FOR SALE—Smith Premier typewriter in good condition. See Proctch, the tailor
ELDRIDGE HOUSE TABLE
Taxicab, Hacks and Livery
W. E. Mokap, Mask. Both Phones 148
Boxes - - - - - - - $2.00
All Parquet - - - - - $2.00
1st 3 rows balcony - - $1.50
Next 5 rows balcony - $1.00
1st 2nd balcony - $75c
The Brunswick Billiard Pator
Everything new and first class.
710 Mass.
SHUBERT THEATER
"Bunty Pulls the Strings"
Bowersock Theatre Friday, Jan. 10
Next week "The Bohemian Girl"
Le Comte & Flesher Offer
The Gorgeous Musical Fantasy
The Prince Of Tonight
50 Excellent Cast 50 People Beauty Chorus People
By Adams, Hough & Howard A musical gem of beauty settings out- classing all fancies of the imagination
The most elaborate production ever staged Two special cars
Prices $1.50, 1.00, 75 & 50
Seats on sale at Woodward's
Hotel Cumberland
Lawrence Transfer Co. Trunk Hauling Phones 15
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Near 50th Street Subway Station and
34th Street. Elevated.
"Broadway" cars from Grand Central Depot Seven Avenue Cars from Penn Station
Kent by a College Man from Kansas Special Rates for College Teams
Ten Minutes Walk to Thirty Theatres Rooms with Bath, $2.50 and up
NEW AND FIREPROOF HARRY]P. STIMSON, Manager
Headquarters for Kansas
CLARK, C. M.
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