C4 I i I ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 1914. PIC EFy EVENTS FOR TODAY University Oratorical contest, Univer- sity Hall, 8:00 o'clock. Fresh architect dance, Packard acade- HT my, 9:00 o'clock. Triangles and Sphinx annual Union opera party, 8:15 o'clock. sent Prof. Robert W. Hegner lectures in Newberry hall, 8:00 o'clock. Weekly Lounger, Michigan Union, 7:30 o'clock. Reception by Prof. E. C. Goddard and Mrs. Goddard for Chinese students,. IDE 1212 Hill street, 8:00 o'clock. Michigan Union opera, . Whitney the- eulty ater, 8:15 o'clock. EVENTS OF TOMORROW Fel- Michigan Union opera, Whitney thea- will ter, matinee, 2:30 o'clock; evening, r in 8:15 o'clock. the Weekly membership dance, Michigan' light Union, 9:00 o'clock. STRACK STARS TO I Ji r i MEET TOMORROW Trainer Farrell Will Remain in City to Get Line on Material For Cornell Meet RELAY TEAl! LEAVES THIS NOON Although five of the Wolverine track stars will be in the east Saturday night, the Varsity meet in Waterman gym is sure to furnish some of the fastest competition of the year. The distance runs are the only events where the class of the competition will fall below par, as all the relay men have been drawin from either the mile or the half mile ranks. The freshmen will finish their in- door work Saturday night, some of whom are waiting for this chance to try their skill against their elders on the Varsity squad. Wilson, the fresh- ABOLISH ORAL EXAMINATIONS FORMASTERS, Candidates for M.A. Degree Will Not Be Submitted to Star Chamber Qdiz in June GOOD SCHOLASTIC RECORD NECESSARY FOR EXEMPTION Former Method Declared Too Severe Mental and Nervous Strain; Poor Test By the terms of a new ruling of the graduate department, which goes into effect with the coming June examina- tions, all candidates who expect to ob- tain their master's degree and who have clear scholastic records, will not be required to take the two-hour, star- chamber oral examinations which have been required in the past. The new ruling was announced yesterday after- noon by Dean Karl Guthe of the Grad- date department. The old rules governing those taking examinations for master's degree re- quired both the regular course writ- ten tests and an oral examination. The new regulation cuts off the oral quiz for those with clear records, but re- tains the written final. The committee in charge, however, retains the right to require the oral examination if it sees fit. According to Dean Guthe, the old system has been abolished as imprac- tical in that it puts the student under too severe a mental and nervous strain, and has proven in reality a poor test of the student's ability. Will Replace Stolen Hunt Picture No trace has been found of the Hel- en Runt picture that was stolen from Alumni Memorial hall last month, and the Ann Arbor Art association ex- pects to replace it as soon as the bill is received from the Library of Con- gress, to whom the picture belonged. Fortunately the picture was only a re- print, and it is believed that it can be replaced without great expense. DECLARE CHARGES ARE EXAGGERATED Editor Michigan Daily:- On account of the charges that have been made against the 1917 medic class in regard to dishonest methods in ex- aminations, an investigation was deemed necessary and this committee was appointed to carry out the investi- gation. It conferred with every me er of the class and with the dean of the de- partment and Is absolutely convinced that the charges were greatly exag- gerated as circulated on the campus. C. M. ANDERSON. B. T. LARSON. R. F. O'HORA. Committee. "SPOT" NUIBER, GARGOYLE SOUVENR, ON SALE TONIGHT Visible a block away, the dazzling "Spot" number of the Gargoyle will be on sale this evening. A brilliant cover by Edward Maguire, '16, vividly depicts the series of past Union operas in a spectacular representation of var- iegated spot colors. Featuring the theatrical,this month's issue is devoted especially to "A Mod- el Daughter." The art staff of the Gar- goyle has out done itself in the txploi- tation of footlight themes. VENTILATION Prevent a Spreading of Throat, Epidemic Theater Management Will Install Better System To NEW WHITNEY WILL IMPROVE ALLINGTON, '15E, REPORTED SLOWLY GAINING STRENGTH Movies Have Enforced Fumigation Layv of City Health Department For Some Time Installation of a new ventilation sys- tem in the Whitney theater, under the direction of Dr. J. A. Wessinger, city health officer, Dean V. C. Vaughan, and Dr. H. H. Cummings of the medical department is planned by the Whitney management. These men will go over the premises this morning, in an effort to ascertain what changes are neces- sary. It is probable that a system of ventilation, such as is in use in the Hill auditorium, will be installed. This is a direct result of the campaign now being waged against the epidemic of throat trouble. No action has -been taken against the proprietors of moving pictutre shows as yet, because most of them are complying with an order of the health department issued last fall, and are fumigating their premises every twto weeks. In the future, however, they may be asked to fumigate more often. No new cases of throat trouble were discovered by the University health service yesterday, as practically all of the fraternity houses have been fumi- gated. All but five organizations have now answered Dr. Cummings' call. The condition of H.J. Allington, '15E, who is seriously ill of throat trouble at the St. Joseph sanitarium was some- what better yesterday, although he is still In a critical condition. Injections of blood serum are still being made daily, and a number of men from the Psi Upsilon house are being bled each day by Dr. Cummings at the health service for this purpose. 1914 ENGINEERS1 AND i LITS WINI In the semi-finals of the interclass basketball series the senior engineers and junior lits won the right to meet in the finals Tuesday by defeating the senior lits and the-junior laws respect- ively, The final score in the junior lt-jun- ior law game was 24 to 18, but it fails to show the closeness of the bout. At the end of the first half the score stood 7 to 6 in the lits favor, but the laws missed the early start that the lits got in the second half and were unable to catch up. Although the senior lits played 1i good game, particularly Wulff and Pearce at guard, the engineers played wth greater confidence, and due to the stellar work of Coveney and Brush were enabled to win by a 29 to 11 score. Handball Teams Play Four Matches Four matches in the second round of the handball tournament were play- ed yesterday with the following scor- es: Peddicord defeated Comstock, 18-7 in both frames; Pfeifer swamped Switzer, 18-4, and 18-13; Werum beat F. C. Morse, 16-8 and 16-14; and George won two of three sets from Stanton; 15-8, 5-16, and 15-12. WOMAN CRIES FOR SMILES Editor, The Michigan Daily: You Mlichigan mnen are perfect hogs, in some respects. For the last six weeks, you have exercised a monopoly on campus humor. You have started the "Campusmiles" but not once have you invited the women of the univer- sity to contribute or partake. You men edit the column and I firmly be- lieve that you have come to think that only you and yours can write humor. Mr. Editor, you owe us an apology. If women can vote, they can certainly write humor, even for your delectable column. If you do not believe this, invite us to try. A. Funny Woman. Success Demands Sale of Room on Alain Floor F Remaining Perform. ~ ances GOULD, GRINSTEAD, lIRO-W FELLOWS AND REED Chorus Greatly Strengthened; Seats Remain 35 Cent T~onight Hold Bird Lecture at City Y. W. C. A. The lecture of Prof. R. W. Hegner, of the zoology department, on "The Home Life of Wild Birds," will be given in the city Y. W. C. A. building' at 343 S. Fourth avenue'at 8:00 o'clock tonight, instead of 4t Newberry hall.' LUNOGREN DONS' * * * * * * * * * * *~ * In all my experience in 1 paring shows for the publi have never presented a prod tion that has given such gen( satisfaction as "A Model Dat ter" has," said Director Bert John after last evening's 1 formance. "Our chorus we stage equipment and costu: are all new. Results of thes'- provements are most encour ing. I am highly pleased the results and am confid that the show will imrprove a each performance." OPERA HOUSE GIVES MASK AND MIT FOUR El t. Coach, in Roll of Catcher, Tries Pair of Pitchers, Davidson and Soddy Out ONLY HALF OF SQUAD IS "A Model Daughter" OUTI I cs de- Lane, lumni medal and $100 > the winner of this with the privilege of higan in the Northern ie contest which will on, Wisconsin, May 1, gates of seven univer- idle west. Oratorical se tickets, or single 5 cents, admit to this TOMORROW, ampionships in wrestling ed Saturday afternoon at 'm in the heavy, middle ight divisions. Henry. E, Varsity wrestling cap- opinion that all contest- ly matched and a number are promised. The first at 2:00 o'clock and will 1 the main floor of the man pole vaulter, may enter Satur- day's meet if he can adjust his difli- culties with the faculty. If he is suc- cessful in this, the track followers will probably see the gym record in the" pole vault lifted again. The relay team will leave this noon for Pittsburg, arriving in the "Smoky City" late tonight, and working 'out tomorrow morning. Trainer Farrell will not accompany the relay men, but will remain in Ann Arbor to watch the work of the entrants in the Var- sity meet. It is expected that there will be a .large deputation of Michigan and Cor- .nell alumni at the relays, as the Pitts- ;burg athletic association has mailed circulars to Cornell and Michigan alumni in Pittsburg and nearby cities. Pres. C. F. Thwing Will Speak Sunday Pres. Charles F. Thwing, of Western Reserve university of Cleveland, Ohio,; will speak on Sunday night at the Methodist church under the auspices of the Wesleyan guild. President Thwing is the author of a book enti- tled "The Universities of the World," written after a world tour which in-' cluded visits to all the important edu- cational institutions on the globe. His subject on Sunday night will be "An Interpretation of Life." George Lawton to Coach Detroit Nine George Lawton, '11, former Univer- sity of Michigan football star, has been appointed to coach the University of Detroit's baseball team Tor the coming season. Lawton was coach of the U.' of D. football team last fall and in+ this capacity was very popular with; the students. Coach Lundgren appeared in a new role yesterday afternoon, donning the mask and protector during batting practice to look over one of his young pitching candidates. "Bill" Davidson was the hurler coming in for the coach attention, and aside from diffi- culty in finding Gtl plae showed fair early season form. Soddy, the young port side artist. was the only other pitcher to work out; Thursday being the off day in the training camp, as most of the men have afternoon classes. Only half of the two dozen candidates on the indoor squad were out. Another infield practice concluded yesterday's 'work. Howard was out, and appeared on first; with Hughitt and Baker at third and short. Labodie had the absent McQueen's station at second, and. looked fairly well; al- though it takes him a long time to get th'e ball away from him. Mattson appeared at the plate, nei- ther Hippler or Baer were out, and Benton was again given a trial at the pegging game. Both of these young- sters have a good whip, but lack the "pep" of the older men. Lenten Lecture Will be Given Today "The Adequate Object of Religion," will be the subject of thie second lec- ture on the Lenten series to be deliv- ered by Prof. R. M. Wenley, of the philosophy department, in Harris hal at 4:30 o'clock today. These services are being conducted under the auspic- es of the Hobart guild, and are open to the public without charge. Prof. Winter and Wife Will Go Abroad Prof. J. G. Winter and Mrs. Winter are planning to sail June 23, from Montreal 'to London, where Prof. Win- ter will spend considerable time look- ing up material in the British museum in connection with Steno and Macrovi- us. From London they will go to Hol- land, Belgium and France. Dr. Sage Becomes House Physician. Dr. H. M. Sage, has been appointed house physician at the homeopathic hospital, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Dr. W. Gramely, who recently accepted a position as interne with the Metropolitan hospital of New York City. again as a I or x -up MUSICAL PROGRAM FEAl COMBINED SENIOR '. plished the impossible last nig the typically American audie: crowded the Whitney theater, seat for four encores, after tY in the last act of the play. r by the experience of the "firs The Mimes' production ran smoothness well-nigh porf There were none of the hesitat loss of cue words or the ner of the initial performance. Class Relay Teams Forfeit Frequently Several of the class relay teams are in danger of being eliminated from the interclass series, because of their failure to appear at the time they were scheduled to run. Director Rowe urg- es all track managers to report promptly if their team cannot race on the day they are slated to compete. So far three teams have won by for- feits and some of the quartets may get in tife final series without performing on the oval. er, they gave the most effecti' tions of the entire show, in tl "I'll Always Love You" and "T guage of Love," which are the most finished pieces of th J. Kingsley Gould, '16L, pla leading role as the model dau which position be was shifte eleventh hour, did remarka considering the difficulties of tion. There was a sligth hesit ticeable in some of the difficult steps which he did with Arth (Continued on page 4. Senior lits and engineers wi their annual combined dinner Michigan Union, at 6:00 o'clock day. Preparations are being m accommodate 180. George Bal: will act as toastmaster, Profess M. Wenley and W. C. Hoad wi resent the faculty, and P. D. I Karl Hoch, Charles Howell an Liam Schomburg will respond toasts. ,Kenneth Westerman wi and Russel Mills, Bruce Miles 0. Williams will render various cal selections. . Illustrators' Exhibit Is II The opening of the exhibit Society of American Illustrat Alumni Memorial hall has beer poned until next week owing to. expected delay in the arrival collection. The architectural tion which has been on exhibiti the last week will be left in th until the collection of illustrath rives. ^. , SALE You Won't Know Whether you Enjoyed the Opera or not till You IT'S- r IT Spot CheSp o t Number 15 AND G A R G0 0 Y L E NOUR 'I