PAGE TWO . 1. SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 1920 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN University Daily Kansan - Official Student Paper of THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS LAWRENCE, KANSAS Editor-in-Chief Dick Matthews Associate Editor Jennifer Elemmon Sunday Editor Alfrederick Messner Alfrederick Editor Alejandro Garcia Sport Editor Kenneth Simpson Gertrude Taylor Patrick Terry Dorothy Taylor Dorothy Taylor A. L. Miller J. H. Barnes Shelley Barnes M. L. Huffman M. L. Huffman John Shubb Patrick Terry Nodell Miller H. J Business Manager ... H. Richard McFarland Editorial Department K. U. 23 Business Department K. U. 60 Extended an encyclopedia moll matter native to the region, which includes information Kanada, under the art of March 1, 1837. On Sunday morning by students in the Museum and on Sunday by students in the Department of Kitanne, from the Press of the Department of Kanata, from the Press of the Department SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 1920 THE GRADING EVIL. "What did you get in that course last semester?" appears to be the leading question on the campus at the present time, and leads one to believe that the majority of students take their courses in the University for a grade rather than the knowledge to be obtained. It is rather to be deplored when ambitious and brilliant students work all semester with a final grade as their objective, and permitting the real value of the subject matter to become secondary. The most recent acknowledgment that grades are a poor criterion for judgment of real scholarship comes from *wrong* student at Butler College who refused election of Phi Kappa Phi, national scholastic organization. Her lowest grade was Aminus, and her average was 94.34. Her reasons for declining these hops was that she had had superior opportunities for scholarship, gained from her extensive travels through Europe and Asia. Many persons believe that a student of this type is merely putting over a publicity stunt, and refuse to admit his seriousness in the matter, but others who know the many ways in which grades may be obtained are more broad-minded. However, our education may this say it is impossible, and so until the grading system is changed our educational institutions will have to contend with all the evils which necessarily follow grade-hunting, such as crumming, cheating and notebook copying. Until then "conciencious objects" will go on refusing honor society and getting "razed" into eternity. If such a system could be deviced whereby one did not receive grades but either passed the requirements or failed, a great deal of this "grade getting business" would be done away with. In this system a student could settle down and enjoy the course, without worrying about getting an A or a C, and those who did not wish to do the work would fail and be dropped. YOUTH AND THE JURY Kansas City has recently received a jolt in regard to the bad conduct of her youth, and at present shows signs of awakening to try and "lock the barn after the horse is stolen." The prevalent drinking by high school students is receiving a public airing and a few constructive methods of dealing with the matter are being put into practice. Since the letter in The Kansas City Star from the "Educated Flapper" replies from numerous and vicious sources have been coming in, either denying or applauding the attitude of the flapper who writes, but the significant point **of** the controversy is that in the majority of cases neglectful parents are blamed for waywardness of the offenders, and as yet the parents of Kansas City seem to be taking little active interest in the whole controversy. A few have replied and either suggested church attendance or a little tightening of the reins, **or** remedial measures, but none have made any really valuable suggestions that will bring results. The grand jury investigation may accomplish its purpose in an indirect way by stirring up some public opinion in the matter, but from its very nature it cannot hope to get a great deal of satisfaction from the students themselves. The most encouraging aspect of the situation seems to be the student interest and some of the disciplinary motions suggested by youth itself, for when the high school students see the harm and disaster which results from drinking and try to curb it, at least part of the battle is won. Perhaps the students have an example for their parents to follow, and the old time idea of child following parent will be reversed. The universities and colleges can only grow when built on firm foundations and to do this they must receive only strong-minded high school students so it is with much joy and appreciation that these institutions view attempts to correct mistakes in their earlier forms. THOSE OLD-TIME DANCES THOSE OLD-TIME DANCES A nationwide call has been bounded to middle-aged men and women to leave the sidewalk, come out on the floor and "shake in a fole" as folk did when America was younger. The American Folk Dance Society and Henry Ford are both working toward the same end—to bring the old dances again into popular flavor. The extent of possible success cannot be determined. The pertinent question is whether or not the modern youth ever will take to the old square dances. Indeed, it is difficult to imagine a crowd of bisterious collegues, contentioning to a "hot" number, ever assuming the dignity and acquiring the grace necessary to do a "Boston Fancy," the "Portland Fancy," or "the Haymakers." There seems to be something in the mood of the present day which makes such dances and conduct exceedingly dry and uninterested. Youth constantly wives with age forCurrency. And in setting the standard of dancing it has won first place. But some critics claim that the prevalent "villainy" of youth is due to the modern "immoral dances," and that the footrot and Charleston are not conducive to refinement and culture. That these critics are wrong cannot be weven; that they are right, youth will at acknowledge. Instead it might be said that the present day type of dancing was evolved because of the radical change of social conditions. The cities have crowded the old dances out. Imagine any group trying to execute "The Soldier's Joy!" in one of the modern apartment buildings. Imaging too, a hall large enough for 250 to 500 people to do a "Boston-ary" dance. But this is not the only reason. Society is living at a more furious pace. Many social conventions have been thrown to the four winds. There is freer intercourse between men and women. All these things have contributed to the development of the modern dance. But it is too bad that the old three dances have been forgotten, for in them are exemplified the true spirit of old America. Editorials From Other Hills Do Not Send Them Home! Shever and L&D, University of Canterbury, produced by the faculty of College of Engineering regarding ability of students to remain in the college is a distinct step toward the solution of a very complex and trying problem. Not a freshman failing in his hours was dismissed from college, all having been granted permission to attend for another quarter during the semester. In the actual amount of work the failing students are capable of. Such a plan, though only a temporary one for the purpose of experimentation, should prove of such worth as to become a permanent institution and should be enough to allow the new student time to become settled in university methods. New to college life, he is now to tedious study. He has not been compelled to make use of his abilities through mastering of a course. He is not always capable of doing his utmost under the new environment. A second trial granted, the real ability of the student will come to the surface. With experiences of the first term to be his teacher, he can begin to master the second quarter. If he is capable, he will succeed. If he is not, then the second trial will be as distasteful as the first—a standing proof that he is in the wrong school else he is not fit for college under The only thing to be regretted about the pending experiment is that it is not being tried in all of the schools and colleges of the univers- OFFICIAL UNIVERSITY BULLETIN MEN'S GLEE CLUB: Car leaves interurban station at 1:50 for Kansas City and all members of the Glo Club are supposed to make the trip. Wear business suit. Copy received at the Councilor's office until 11:50 a.m. Vol. VII Sunday, January 31, 1926 No. 98 sily. What is true about the inexperience of a freshman in the College of Engineering is likewise applicable to freshmen in the College of Arts and Sciences. The first term is but a venture into a strange land. Who will not act unnatural in unfamiliar circumstances? Certainly it is not worth the worth of a student without compelling him to remain out of school for a term. Then, if he is not capable, he can be dropped from the roll. On Other Hills Campus Opinion One of the 25. To the Editor: To the Editor: Please bear with me while I air a grouch which has been growing within for the last two years, at least, of my dog. Then I have to ask—as a grouch which has somewhat of a time of downright disgust, about his behavior, feelings, and reevaluation, if you feel it. I have watched the local police force go about its work (not that I am being real liberal minded) and have tried to maintain a proper feeling of security around the grouch, last Tuesday night, out of a clear sky and without warning or posting of ordinance, to my knowledge, and I'll state hereward that I'm 127 from beheadriders and would probably have come into contact with a police officer. Such such been posted, approximately twenty-five students of the University were arrested and fined $3.00. The charge was that of parking an automobile in the vicinity of F. A., U. hull, on the campus. That such maundi, cutturet taints are n danger to the welfare of the city and perhaps the entire county, I admit, but how about a learning from the local dignitaries? More than two hundred and fifty women are working their way through the University of Iowa. The Jobs include positions as social secretaries, stenographers and librarians. I would suggest that any contemplated warning be in the form of hunds-balls, and that they be distributed on the Hill, since it apparently forgetts the majority of these desperate, during the latter part of each month, since that seems to be the reason for the local law enforcers. The administrative board of the School of Journalism at Columbia University, New York, has decided to discontinue the special test hitherto held for the foreign language examination. Under the new regulation* s candidates will be required to show that they have taken two years of college French or some other foreign language. You can complete four years in one language. The conservatory of music at Ithaca, N. Y., is planning to have an old folklore content in connection with the conservatory content work to be held in Mavis. The revival of interest in the old-time fiddler has been arranged through the efforts of Henry Ford. Twenty-five paintings valued at $30,000 were lent to the University of Washington by the National Academy of Design of New York, for a period of ten days. The collection includes one of the leading artists of the country. Baseball was dropped an intercollegiate spirit at a recent meeting of John Hopkins University Athletic Board. The reason for the discontinuance of the "Great American Sport" was due to the growing lack of interest shown by the student body in recent years, and other aspiring sportsmen occupy the place that has almost once did. Plans for the new Y. M. C. A. building at the University of Illinois have been released. The first floor will consist of two large social rooms for lounging and study. There will also be offices for members of the bereavement office. Two second floor will be divided into committee and conference rooms. The game will not become extinct at John Hopkins, however, for there will be a league formed between classes in order to give those interested in the game a chance to show their prowess. Phone Service Fritz Co. PAUL WHITEMAN himself and his ORCHESTRA Robinson Gymnasium Friday, February 12 Seats Now Selling-Fine Arts Office Plain Tales From the Hill To the Kansan! I suggest that you make use of your column by writing a letter of thanks to J. P. Sabe, the manager, for helping him be commended for keeping the Kansan "announcements" column alive. Every day for the last month or so he bushes had come sort of an announcement about the day of his death without him Ain't Matz'che, ¢77. Hell Week has been profitable in at least one way. Two neophytes, working with horton and chalk late in the summer of 1937, on the south sidewalk of fourteenth street, starting from the top of the Hill and going to Louisiana. The Lawrence street repair department is thankful for the information. 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