UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
FEBRUARY 25, 1918.
Jayhawkers Prepared For Aggie Invasion Thursday and Friday
Manhattan Team is Leading Conference but Kansas Has Hit its Stride
With but two days left in which to prepare for the invasion of the Kansas Aggies Thursday and Friday, Coach Hamilton's rejuvenated basketball is putting in hard licks in Robinson's gymnasium and expects to give the Manhattan aggregation the battle of their lives.
The Kansas team returned Sunday from their successful Eastern trip in excellent condition, and the men are anxious to battle with the Agyles in the return engagement. The Manhattan team succeeded in winning a pair of games from Kansas on their home court two weeks ago, the first by a margin of only three points. Since then the Jayhawkers have been traveling at a fast clip and they piled up 130 points against a total of 113 by their opponents in Columbia and St. Louis.
Albaugh the Aggies are leading the Valley conference race and have an excellent chance to win the title, they have never taken a basketball series from K. U. on the Lawrence court, and the Jayhawker quintet does not mean to have their record spoiled this week.
It is certain that the lineup used by Coach Hamilton against the Missouri teams is the strongest combination he has had together this year, and with the men going as they were in the East, the remaining games on the schedule will be interesting, to say the least. Bunn was at his best at forward in the series against Washington, when he caged thirteen field goals in the two games. Bennett also showed that he has the making of a good forward by most of those players Matthews chipped in with eight field goals. As a stationary guard, Dutch Lonborg is playing a nifty game and Bunger and Hinds, Aggie forwards, will do well if they shoot many short goals.
Ed Mason is continuing to play the same steady game that has characterized his work all season, and his goal shooting is improving. Miller is in good shape and can be used in a forward position if you get into the game only once in the Eastern series, during the second game with the Tigers.
Intra-Mural Basketball Will Begin Wednesday
The first round of the intra-mural basketball tournament will be played in the Gynasium Wednesday night. Entries for this year's tournament are Acoth, Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Xi Delta, Brush League, Kappa Paula, Phi Alpha Twelfth District, Kappa Alpha Theta, and W. S. G. A.
Most of the second round of the tournament will also be played Wednesday night. The games will be played in 6-minute thirds, and the thirds will be played alternately. The Alpha Chi Omega - Acoth game will start promptly at 7 o'clock and the Brush-Kappa Phi game after the first third of the Alpha Chi Acoth game. The Gamma Phi Beta-Twelfth District game will begin at 7:30, and the Kappa Theta- W. S. G. A. game will be alternated with it.
Because of the uneven number of entries, byes were drawn by all but four of the teams. The Brush League will play Kappa Phi and Pbeta Phi is to play Gamma Phi Beta in the first round. Pbeta Phi, however, has not been out for practice and will forfeit to Gamma Phi Beta.
Parker Pens—The most reliable pens on the market. The City Drug Store..Adv.
The semi-final games will be played next Monday afternoon and the finals next Tuesday night.
Topeka is only twenty miles away.
Order a nectared distilled water from McNish. Phone 198—Adv
K. U. Freshmen—Let the Duffy Studio make your picture for the Jay; hawker—Adv.
Students drink pure water so that you can go home when school is out Phone 198.—Adv.
Have enlargements made from your good kodak films. The Duffy Studio —Adv.
Women's Basket Ball Meet Will be in Gym Feb. 26
Games to be Played in Thirds of Five Minutes
Each
The first and second rounds of the Women's Intra-mural Basketball Tournament will be played in the Gymnasium Wednesday, February 26, at 7:00 c'clock. Two games will be played alternately in thirds of five minutes each. The schedule of the games is: Achooth and Alphi Chi Omega game start promptly at 7:00 c'clock; Brush and Kappa Phi at 7:00 c'clock; Brush and Kappa Phi at Gamma Phi Beta game will compete with the Twelfth District team at 7:30 and Kappa Alpha Theta will play W. S. G. A. at 7:35.
Capt. D.E.Ackers,e'16 Will Receive Honors For Bravery In Action
Mentioned for Service as Bat talion Scout and Intelli gence Officer
Capt. D. E. Ackers, e"16, has been recommended for the Distinguished Service Cross and the Croix de Guerre for bravery in action and service as an intelligence officer. Captain Ackers went to the first officers' training camp at Fort Riley from the University and was sent to France with the first detachment of officers from the training camps in September, 1917. He was attached to the 16th Infantry and saw heavy fighting in the winter and spring. He was mentioned in dispatches for bravery in action in the summer. He received his commission in October after Chauneut Thierry and later was promoted to captain. He was transferred to the intelligence service, serving first as regimental and now as division intelligence officer.
The following letter was written to him by Major Thomas R. Gwenlock, on October 18, 1943.
Ho. 1st Division, American E. F.
Morton Company.
1st Division, American E.
Montabaur, Germany,
22 Jan., 1919.
Dear Captain Ackers:
I am writing this letter to express to you as best I can my thorough appreciation of your work in the First Draft and as a line officer and a staff officer.
As a platoon leader you always led your men most gallantly. As a Battalion Scout Officer you collected the most important and valuable information in the face of the most deadly enemy fire. As a Regimental Intelligence Officer you perfected one of the most perfect organizations in the American Army and at all times gave to this section information which enabled the Division commander to succeed in the attacks. Later, assistant agent, you bent your efforts to making this Section what it is today and mere words cannot express the high esteem in which you are held by tl who know you.
I consider that you are the best grounded Intelligence Officer in the Army. You have been through every phase of the work and in each phase you have succeeded in a big way. You have been recommended for the position of G-2 of a Division, which position you can successfully hold.
It is such men as yourself—fine types of American manhood—that have made it possible for our Army to enjoy its grand victory over the enemy. A conscientious, loyal and efficient officer and gentleman, you deserve the highest reward that the American public can give you.
I desire you to know that you have also been recommended by the Division Commander for the Distinguished Service Cross and the Croix de Guerre, which decorations you thoroughly deserve. I trust, I will be forthcoming soon.
With warmest regards, I am,
Faithfully yours
THORN G. O'CONNOCK,
Major, G. S., U. S. A.,
A. C. of S., G. 2.
aptain D. E. Ackers,
assistant G. 2, 1st Division.*
With warmest regards, I am,
Meet me at "Coney Island" tonight or tomorrow night at the Bowersock Theater.—Adv.
For your parties don't forget to order your cream in plain or fancy bricks made to your order from Wiedenmann's.—Adiv.
All New Orleans Week Features To Be Crowded Into K. U. Mardi Gras
Pierrot and Pierrette to Be Among the Dancers—Prizes To Successful Guessers
"All the pleasures of the famous Mardi Gras week at New Orleans are to be crowded into one small night this next Saturday," said Marjorie Rickard, president of the Circle Francis today.
"This institution, new to K. U., is sure to delight the students. Dancing, war exhibits, punch and judy shows, fish ponds, flower girls, confetti, and many other new and entertaining features, all combine to make the night merry."
"The big show will open the doors of Robinson Gymnasium at 7 o'clock Saturday evening. The first part of the evening will be taken up in visiting the various booths, lotteries, and games of chance and skill. An exhibition dance by Pierrot and Pierette will be held, followed by a guessing contest as to the names of the dancers. Prizes will be awarded to the first three successful guessers. Then there will be exhibition dances, yama yama girls, clowns, flower girls, and fortune telling.
"After 10 o'clock dancing will be the order of the day. One of the best orchestras in town is promised by the management. Dances will be sold at five cents each. Refreshments will be available at any and all hours of the evening."
Practically all of the student organizations will be represented by booths and exhibits. The War exhibits will be under the charge of the W. S. G. A. The oriental exhibitions shown by the
The oriental exhibits shown by the Graduate Club will be under the supervision of Pardaman Singh, and a feature of interest to many will be the hand embroidery of India.
Come and dance for the benefit of the French Orphans.—The Mardi Gras.—Adv.
Reserved seats now on sale at Round Corner Drug Store for the big musical comedy. "A Day at Coney Island."—Adv.
The best talent in the University will entertain you in the special features of the Mardi Gras on March 1.—Adv.
"A troupe of Italian singers, under the leadership of Gola Coffelt, will be requisitioned from the School of Fine Arts.
The Women's Pan-Hellenic Council will be on hand, in Alsatian costume, selling peanuts and chocolate.
The "Fats" booth will be conducted by the Home Economics Club. Candy, cake, and many other of their proofs will be dispensed to the hungry throng.
The Quill Club and Blackfriars will be disguised as old English flower girls.
We carry a complete line of Mary Garden toilet articles. Rankins Drug Store.—Adv.
Students, it not too late to sit for your Jayhawker picture. The Duffy Studio—Adv.
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Price is lowered to ten cents per quart to clubs, fraternies and sororities. Good sweet, skim milk for twenty cents per gallon.
Kahn's butter is made from pure, separated cream. It is pasteurized ripened, flavored and churned by the cleanest modern methods, which is an assurance of its being the finest and purest flavored butter on the market.
Our Milk, Cream and Butter is absolutely sanitary, and we have prompt delivery.
Played as only Haley and his accompanying trio of music makers can, "Mary" will be there in all her glory at
Mary who? Why "Mary," that crowning achievement of today's dance music—the melody of which is enrapturing music lovers, and driving dancers wild with enthusiasm.
THE THIRD ANNUAL
THE GYM-MARCH 7
$1.50 Admits "You and Yours"
Tickets now on sale by Fred Rigby, Jazz Mgr.
Bunts Candies are again on the market, and we will receive a new shipment in a few days. Call in to see them. Wiedenmann's.—*a*
DON'T MISS THIS PARTY
Floramye face powder, imported from France, is one of the best powders we carry. Rankins Drug Store. —Adv.
Here's one of the New Spring Hat styles for Young Men - It is called the "Furlough" and is shown in two new colors. An unusual quality priced at
$4
TICKETS GO ON SALE TOMORROW
At Round Corner Drug Store
for
Mrs. Bumpstead-Leigh
A TIP—Buy Your Ticket Early
The east is putting on the finishing touches this week for the big play Monday night. Dress rehearsals and practices at the Bowersock are being held. Mrs. Bumpstead-Leigh promises to be the big production in the history of the Dramatic Club.
Bowersock Theater
Next Monday Night
The Wise Owl Says—
We'll have Moonlight Dances, extra good program and Special Features at
The
OWL HOP
Saturday, March 1
F. A. U. Hall . . . Price $1.50
Riley's 4-Piece Orchestra From Kansas City
K. U.--AGGIES
Basket Ball-Championship Games
Thursday and Friday Nights, February 27. and 28
GAMES START 7:30 O'CLOCK-COME OUT AND SUPPORT THE TEAMS. TICKETS 25 AND 50 CENTS, INCLUDING WAR TAX. ALL TICKETS AT DOOR.