hi Literary Society Leads Eight Victories-Schedule Announced. IVitJh ve estimates on the cost of the first act of the "Scare- ch will be presented by the ub, January 16, have caused ement of the club to with- order sent to the Whitney d Costume Co., in Detroit. having this scene construct- own and then shipped in, it to have it built by local If this scheme material- ene will be built upon the ne piece. Lane of the Whitney thea- omised the club the use of on the morning preceding at which time a corps of will be put to work on the n. A framework of timber acted to form the inside of mithy, upon which painted will be hung, representing ctive. At the conclusion of whole scene will be moved to make room for the drops rties of the second act. >f the scenic troubles, other re vexing the management. ng these is the question of g a live scarecrow for the object which is constructed cksmith shop, and of con- me method by which the ruth will convey the climax to the audience. The question for the annual Cup Debate selected by the Oratory board this year is: Resolved, "That immigra- tion should be further restricted." Inter-society preliminaries will be held on April 16 between Webster and Alpha Nu, and on April 17, between Adelphi and Jeffersonian. The final contest between the winners of the inter-society debates will be held May 8. The cup, presented to the Oratorical association by the Detroit Alumni as- sociation in 1898', will be awarded to the society securing the most victor- ies in 20 years of annual contests. In the 15 contests that have taken place, Adelphi has won eight times, Webster six times, and Jeffersonian once. Students who have previously won a university honor in debate or who have been members of a winning cup team are not eligible to compete. PUBLISH BOOK BY FORMER tIC14GAN DAILY EI)ITORI. A book, entitled, "The Americans in the Philippines," by the late James A. LeRoy, '96, has recently been pub- lished. The introduction is written by the Hon. Wifliam H. Taft, and the book is the first authoritative account of the first years of the American oc- cupation of the islands. Mr. LeRoy, who died not long ago, was secretary of the Philippine com- University of Michigan One of Many institutions Connected by A strononfieil Line. The University of Michigan Obser- vatory is one of the 25 or 30 observa- tories in this country receiving the Astronomers' Telegraph service. This service is sent out from two centers: one in this country, at the Harvard Observatory, and one in Europe, at Kiel, Germany. If anything of startling noment is discovered by an astronomer in any part of the world, it is immediately telegraphed to either of these two stations. They distribute it to the various observatories by wire. An interesting example of the speed and dispatch of this servce was the notification of the Michigan Observa- tory of the re-discovery of the West- phal Comet by Paul T. Delavan, '12, a member of Profess or W. J. IHu ssey's party in South America. The tele- graph service brought word of Dela- van's discovery the day after it was made, while Professor R. 11. Curtiss had to wait a full month before he received the details by letter from Professor -lHussey in South America. If the discovery is not of sufticient importance to require a iessage by telegraph, it is published in a pamph- let which are ent to the various ob- servatories at differm.nt intervals. LAW I)EPAIT "kENT ENROLIENT lfA S SIH O W N MA\ RiK E i) IE )Il E Tf A mrked (lerease in the enrollment in the law department has been preva-J lent during the last two years. The added requirement of one year of literary work is given as the cause for the diminished registration. The department's enrollment for 1912 was 605, 178 of which were fresh- men, 34 being lit-law students. In 1913, the attendance fell to 553, 212 being members of the freshman class and including 40 lit-laws. With the inauguration of the two year require- ment in 1915, it is expected another decided decrease will prevail. The largest enrollment the law de- partment ever had, numbered about 850 and it is not expected that this standard will be. reached for some time. J I 51 I bm I v dIE MANY FLATFOOTED According to Dr. May's Records This Year's Freshmen Are Slightly Below Par. MORE USE TOBACCO THIS YEA* Dancing the tango and the wearing of low healed shoes seems to be the only explanation for the prevalence of flat footed freshmen this year, as shown by the annual statistics com- piled by Dr. Geo. May, director of Waterman gymnasium. The records show that 19 per cent of the young- sters are afflicted with the flattened pedals as compared with 13 per cent last year. Milady Nicotine has bettered her hold on the yearlings by a slight per- centage over last year, there being a third, of those examined, who have admitted that they use the weed oc- casionally. With the exception of these differ- ences and a noticeable increase in the average lung capacity, this year's1 freshmen are nearly on a par with those of last year. The average of both classes was found to be 19.1 years; the height 'has shrunk from 67.9 to 67.8 inches; and the weight increased from 139.6 to 139.9 pounds.' Among this year's men there are 16 who are colorblind; 282 who use glas- ses; 84 with defective hearing; 138 with irregular hearts; 30 enlarged hearts; 71 with adenoids; 127 with en- larged tonsils; and 210 have nasal de- formities. Twice as many men are suffering from goiter this fall, 85 being afflicted. There were 64 men sent to the hospital- for examination for tuberculosis. .ENERAL WOOD WILL SPEAK TO STUDENTS IN JANUARY. Genera1Discussion of Socialism 111l1 Follow Speeches at Next Regular Meeting. The Michigan Socialist club will hold its first semi-monthly program in Newberry hall, Wednesday evening, December 17, at 8:00 o'clock. The program will include speeches by Louis C. Reimann, '15, Melvin E. Case, '15E, Ralph C. Warren, '14, and Fred 0. Bishop, '15E. A general discus- sion by members on the problem of socialism will follow. The Michigan Socialist club is the local chapter of the Intercollegiate Social society, which is represented in more than fifty colleges and univer- sities in this country; the aim of which is the comprehensive study of modern social, industrial and politi- cal problems. Beginning in February, there will be a lecture course of five numbers, which will be opened by Dr. Frank rohn of Chicago. Dr. Bohn, who has spoken here every year for the last four years, is a graduate of Columbia University, and received his doctor's degree from Michigan in 1904. A tentative list of the speakers to follow later in the year has been pre- pared. Among these are Alexander Irvine of Stanford, Conn., and George R. Kirkpatrick of Lafayette,' Ohio, who is the author of the popular book, "War-What For?" Other speakers are Charles Edward Russell, of Wash- ington, D. C., and Allen L. Benson, of New York City. FOOD NUMBER OF 4GARGOYLE TO APPEAR NEXT WEEK. Both the University pathic hospitals report condition this fall. At hospital, there are more and nearly all have since the first of Octobe there has been a long those who were waitin mission to the instituti oeopathic hospital has nearly all of these hav ually in use. Hospital authorities year brings more patie ed, and that for many y has never failed to be the number coming t for treatment. Most o are farmers from nea large number of stud have been treated at t tro necessary, are pre work done during days and conseque are preparing to .to number of such ca With the probabi new contagion wa University hospita crowded conditior proper will be less as a great number given over to the sons suffering fron es, will then be patients. ARNIGS NT FRESHMEN. g°-out rocessof nmenced and be-m mission of which ex-president wnth h ad Whe n in colle e Taft Mr. -1 ks have passed en, and women, profitable their s been thus far. w" meeting of Las been held in ices of the uni- k of every first y considered by 3. Students de- wo studies have size their work >se on the "rag- htan one branch ved with a more Iwas Lie leau Vv. g I vlt LeRoy was a prominent athlete, and during the school year 1894-5 was managing editor of the Michigan Daily. Citizens Plan Christmas Celebration. A big Christmas celebration, to bel held in Hill .Auditorium on Decem- ber 25, is being planned by a com-I mittee of Ann Arbor citizens. The auditorium will be beautifully decorat- ed to suit the occasion and Christmas songs and organ music will make upj the program. There will be no charge for admission. To Explain Plans for Next -ilitary Camp Open College Men. Summer's for ii ii One Night IneyTheatreTuesday, Dec.16 C. S. PRIMROSE, Offers The New York Hvqdsozn Theatre Stecess S I Sd t Sependthitt" By Emerson Porter Browne ss Marion Sherwood and a Fine Cast \Word from Major-General Leonard .Wood, U. S. A., received recently states that he will be able to address the students the latter part of January, probably remaining here for several days. He will speak in Hill auditor- ium on the summer camp to be es- tablished in the state in July. A defi- nite date for his visit will be arranged as soon as possible. When in Washington recently, Presi- dent Ff. B. Hutchins offered the uni- versity tract of land, at Lake Douglas, part of which is used by the engineers for their summer survey, for the es- tablishment of the military camp. The camps are established primarily for college men, giving a short course in military training,. "to materially in- crease the present inadequate per- sonnel of the trained and partially trained military reserves of the United States." The Gargoyle, in the Food number, which will appear next Tuesday, will feature the Christmas turkey on its cover. The design is the work of Francis A. Bade, '15. Other illustra- tions have been contributed by Leo Burnett, '14, Harold Upjohn, '14P, and Clark D. Smith, '17. George C. Caron, '14, has written a story for the issue, and H. R. Schradzki, '15L, and W. A. P. John, '16, have furnished humorous sketches. Forms Teachers' Class in (ymnastics. Doctor Geo. A. May, director of Waterman gymnasium, has organized a class for prospective instructors in gymnastics and general gymnasium work. Eight men are already enrolled for this class, and several others have signified their intention of taking it up. The class now meets once a week for lectures and demonstrations given under the supervision of Doctor May. After the holidays, the men will be given a chance to gain actual ex- perience, as they are to act as assist- ant instructors in the apparatus work of the regular gymnasium classes. Cornell Has Effective Health Service. Forestry Department Bi ' The forestry departme structing a new road to t farm to make it more a( vehicles. Th Thurs. The Sunny' of Drouai By Max Bloom 11 Wide Interest The Greatest Play of the Generation The Success of the Season MISS SHERWOOD stole the money with "THE THIEF"; this season she is spending the money with NDTHRIFT:" A Play dealing with the present important problem of " The high Cost of Livig." universal; in any play house in the world it can make an audience laugh and cry at the samne time."-Newu YorI f or d. for this Engagement: Orchestra $1.00, 75c Balcony 75c, 50c Horner to Coach Teuton Runners. "Joe" Horner, '11, Varsity track cap- tain in 1911, will assist Dr. Alvin C. Kraenzlein, formr wolverine track coach, in developing the German ath- letes for the next Olympic games. The latter has been retained by the Ger- man committee for a term of several years. Cornell has a university health ser- vice similar to that at Michigan, the interesting point of difference being that the Ithacans' institution is con- nected with the gymnasium. According to Intramural Director Floyd A. Rowe, who has recently re turned from an inspection trip of ea tern universities, the Cornell health service employs six graduate physi- cians, who treat more than 2'00 cas- es annually. 30 P In the suits 1 /VITNEY THEATRE matinee 3P. M. Nigt 8:15 P. M. Whitney ONE NIGHT Morda: S' ed edy December 17 EVERYBODY'S FAVORITE? America's Foremost Singing 1 Blainche Special Return Engagement of the World's Greatest Drama evi I" Ithe Ring Suppor Harry ( In Tier Latest Musical Comedy Success led b ;onor ,,I BY BAYARD VEILLER Precisely the Same Perfect Cast and Production.r Produced by American Play Co. Arch Selwyn, Managing Director "tWhen Claudia Smiles" By Anna Caldwell (Author of "Lady of the Slipper") Company Include Marion Sun- shine, Bertha Mann, Florence Edney, Nellie Fillmore, Chas. Winninger, Eta., and Miss Ring's Broadway Chorus PRICES Thirteen Rows Orchestra....... ................................$3.00 Balance Orchestra,......... ..................... ........... .......... 1.50 Four Rows Balcony................... .............................. 1.00 Balance Balcony.............................. ..75 C1 ilery..... .50 Mail Orders Now. Seats Now Selling NIGHT: Lower Floor $1,50, $1,00, Balcony 75c, 50c MATINEE: Lower Floor $1.00, 75c, Balcony 50c Box Office Sale Opens Monday, 10 A. M. Mail Orders Received Now