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SURPRISES BETTER'
TAKOP E TS
"Bo" Wilson Startles Coach Farrell
By Vaulting 11 Feet
Six Inches
RI ,RITER OF
MUSIC FOR OPERA
W. R. Mills Writes Majority of Songs;
Two Other Composers
Chosen
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club
," Barbour
Cosmopolitan club,
8:00 o'clock.
party, Michigan Un-
ger's, 9:00 o'clock.
rmory, 9:00 o'clock.
t, Michigan Union,
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CORBIN UPSETS DOPE IN JUMP I TO HOLD CAST TRYOUTS MONDAY
TOMORROW
ch- Junior girls' lunch, Barbour gymnasi-
tu- um, 12:15 o'clock.
ed Junior lit dance, Barbour gymnasium,
tly 2:30 o'clock.
Peace contest tryouts, oratory room,
as University hall, 3:30 o'clock.
act Craftsmen club banquet, Masonic tem-
ple, 6:00 o'clock.
ht Chess and Checker club, Michigan Un-
ion, 7:30 o'clock.
>ut Women's "Kermess," Hill auditorium,
wo 8:00 o'clock.
M. Membership dance, Michigan Union,
ib- 9:00 o'clock.
of Grand Rapids men meet at Michigan
to Union, 2:00 o'clock.
REC lATE
PROGRAM
and Mandolin Organizations Make
Hit In Last Evening's
Concert
r' STAR FEATURE OF AFFAIR
ith the lively and well balanced
I L. Nutting, '15L, as
entitled, "When Sa-
ore the King," was
tion of the evening.
well executed, and
s keenly humorous
Michigan's track prospects brighten-
ed considerably yesterday afternoon,
when "Bo" Wilson pole vaulted three
inches above the present gym record
of 11 feet three. Wilson cleared the
height of 11 feet six inches easily,
apparently going 10 inches above the
bar.
Wilson was a freshman last year,
but was ineligible during the track
season. His work has received faculty
approbation this season however, and
Michigan seems destined to have a real
pole vaulter. Last year, Wilson clear-
ed 11 feet eight in the gym, but was
not officially credited with the mark, as
it was not made in competition.
He is credited with 12 feet four
inches in high school, which is but
two inches below the world's inter-
scholastic record.
Another surprise featured yester-
day's workouts in the gym, when Cor-
bin, the hurdler on last year's All-
Fresh squad, cleared five feet six, high
jumping. Corbin has never competed
in this event before, and his perform-
ance was a distinct surprise to Coach
Farrell. Corbin uses the style Pf
jumping made famous by George Ho-
rine, who two or three years ago was
conceded to be the greatest high
jumper in the world. Corbin's sur-
prising success in this event, might
mean his withdrawal from the hur-
dles.
"Jimmy" Craig turned out yesterday,
to assist Coach Farrell and Captain
Smith in their early efforts at getting
the men in shape. Craig was a star
hurdler two years ago, and should
prove valuable assistance to the team.
Several promising men have shown
up for the mile, half-kmile and two-
mile events. Judging from the ex-
celent. early season form displayed
thus far, both Murphy ad Ufe of last
year's squad will have to hustle con-
siderably to land their old positioni.
Lynch and Kuivinen, two new can-
didates for the two-mile race, should
prove valuable material in this event.
Coach Farrell stated yesterday, that
in his opinion Michigan was fully 50
per cent stronger this year in this
race than she was last season.
GARGOYLE "DANCE NUMBER" TO
BE PLACED ON SALE SATURDAY
Brilliantly clad in the most attract-
ive cover which has graced a Gargoyle
for many years, the "Modern Dance"
number of the campus humor publi-
cation will appear on the streets and
news stands Saturday morning. The
entire style of cover has been changed,'
so that hereafter the drawings can be
framed.
"How to Dance The Gargoyle Ga-
votte," is the title of a long article
written especially for the wallflowers
of the campus. This story is illustrat-
ed by six clever cuts, which make the
execution of the dance a simple mat-
ter. . A double page drawing, "Any
Old Night At The Union," by Joe Wil-
son, '17A, cuts by Joe Kucera, '17A,
Lamar Kishlar, '17E, and C. T. Bishop,
'16E, comprise a greater part of the
art work.
Law Review Contains Current Articles
In the December number of the
Michigan Law Review, which was is-
sue.d yesterday, there are several ar-
ticles touching upon current legal
events. Prof. H. L. Wilgus, of the de-
partment of law, has an extensive ar-
ticle on the "Corporations and Express
Trusts as Business Organizations."
Other articles are "The Law's Delay,"
by Grant Foreman, and "A New Inter-
pretation of the Sherman Act," by
Clarence Eldridge.
W. R. Mills, '18, A. J. Gornetzky, '17,
and S. B. Simmons, '17E, have finally
been selected as the successful writers
of the music for the 1915 Michigan Un-
ion opera, which will be presented in
Hill auditorium late in March. Mills
is the composer of the major part of
the accepted contributions, eight of his
songs being selected. He may also
write the opening chorus, or finale of
the second act.
The opening chorus of the first act
and one song are the work of Gornet-
zky, while Simmons had one of his
songs accepted.
The compositions of the twleve men
who entered the competition, have
been in the hands of Professors Theo-
dore Harrison and Earl V. Moore, '12,
of the university school of music for
more than three weeks. Both judges
were well qualified to make the selec-
tions, Moore having written most of
the music for two previous operas. It
is said that the music is up to the
standard set in the past productions.
Cast tryouts will be held at 7:00
o'clock Monday night in the Alpha Nu
rooms on the fourth floor of Univer-
sity hall. The tryouts, which will be
preliminary to a later elimination,'
will consist in the rendering of a song,
dance, monologue, or anything that
will show the man's ability to the best
advantage. There is a particular need
for comedy parts,and vaudeville stunts
to be placed in various parts of the
production.
The judges, Monday night, will pick
out the best material, and these men
will be given parts to learn during
Christmas vacation. The final cast,
will then be picked some time after
vacation.
MICHIGAN TECHNIC TO ISSUE
DECEMBER VACATION NUMBER
Magazine to Contain Three Articles
by Professors; Also Address
of Hemans
According to the present plans of
the management, every engineer will
have an opportunity to take a copy
of the December number of the Tech-
nic home'with him at Christmas. Much
space in this number is devoted to de
partmental affairs, including faculty
and student research work, class plans
and the engineering honorary socie-
ties.
The address of L. T. Hemans, of the
Michigan railroad commission, deliv-
ered to the fresh engineers in Novem-
her, is printed in full, as well as the
report of the committee on the com-
bined courses with Albion college.
One editorial deals with the plans and
purposes of the new engineering so-
ciety.
Three special articles are included,
one by Prof. A. F. Greiner, one by
Prof. T. R. Running, and one by L. J.
Watson. Prof. J. R. Allen contributes
a letter on the spring trip of the me-
chanical engineers.
CITY OF UNIVERSITY MISSION
CAPTURED BY ENGLISH TROOPS
According to dispatches received
yesterday by local officials, that entire
portion of Arabia in which is included
the city of Busrah has been conquered
by the English and Hindoo troops, in
a recent conflict with the followers of
the Turkish sultan.
This item of news is of particular
interest to Michigan students, because
of the fact that the University of Mich-
igan Busrah mission is located in the
midst of the conquered country, and
the recent change in governments will
insure the safety of the Michigan
alumni that are stationed there.
TOTAL OF 45 MEN ENROLL FOR
BRIDGE TOURNAMENT AT UNION
Entries for the., Michigan Union
bridge tournament, which is to open
at the Union at 7:30 o'clock tonight,
now total 45. Tables for contestants
will be placed in the lobbies and in
the dining room.
E. R. McCall, '16L, who is chairman
of the tournament, announces that four
hands will be played, followed by
shifts among the players. No wild
bids or "nullos" are to be allowed, and
either 16 or 20 hands each will be ob-
served as binding. Ten nights are to
be devoted to the contest, the second
of which will be held soon after the
Christmas vacation. Scores are to be
regularly registered, and a prize is to
be awarded the winner at the close
of the ten rounds.
University Mill Tax May Be Reduced
Delegates to the state grange, in
convention at Battle Creek, are await-
ing a report of the legislative commit-
tee in favor of reducing the mill tax
for the support of the university. It
is stated that the university will not
suffer from the proposed change, be-
cause of the recent boost in yaluations.
The mill tax for the Michigan Agricul-
tural college will be given a corres-
ponding raise, if the university tax is
lowered.
ADO IRISH NUMBER
TO UNION PROGRAM
To iron out every kink
off every rough spot, the
mess cast of 100 wome
through a dress rehears
o'clock tonight, in Hill au
der the eye of Bert St.
who wish to view the per
have tQ wait until 8:00 o
row night, for stage tic
issued for the rehearsal,
without them being exclu
The "Kermess Girl" wi
dence on the campus aga
though enough tickets ha
to date, to more than coi
of the performance. The
yesterday was reported :
dors of the general librar
bles, at which the pastebc
sold, will be maintained th
out the day.
"Alice's Adventures at
now in fit shape to go on
and "Shades of Night" wil
ed with one more re)
cording to Bert St. John
voted the greatest portio
bor to the training of theE
The management promise
a new feature on the a
auditorium, that has never
used, during the present
KERMESS REC
FINISHING P
Thomas F. Muphy, '15L, Will
"The International
Court"
Management ]
to Uni
PresentI
s in- One of the most pleasing things in
1908 the concert was a solo, "Stille Nacht,"
have by Chase Sikes, '16, accompanied by
vens. the Glee club. On a par with this,
bove, was the solo of U. S. Wilson, '16, "On
ween the Road to Mandalay."
fol- ."That Michigan Band," the snappy
marching song recently written by
Charles D. Kountz, '02, and sung by
the Glee club, was well received. It
d at will be placed on sale today, and all
The royalties which may be derived from
e re- it, will be turned over to the band by
tions Mr. Kountz.
g set The work of the Mandolin club was
se to appreciated, as were also encores in
date the shape of individual playing .by
Mich- Russell. H. Mills, '15E, and the violin,
bility cello and guitar combination of H. B.
igan Forsythe, '17E, H.E. Wheeler, '15E, and
A. C. W. O. Johnson, '15E. The orchestra of
date the "Rag Pickers" produced a hearty
UNION MEMBERS ADMITTED FREE
Thomas F. Murphy, '15L, star of last
year's Comedy club's play, "The
Sarecrow," in his act, "The Interna-
tional Court," is the latest feature to
be added to the six act bill, which will
be offered at the "Spotlight Vaudeville"
next Wednesday at 8:00 o'clock in
Hill auditorium. "The International
Court," or "An Irishman's Idea of Jus-
tice on the 17th of March," is Murphy's
own play, and is presented to the pub-
lic for the first time. Those who have
witnessed his rehearsals claim that it
is a treat of fun and humor.
General Chairman, L. K. Friedman,
'15, announces that the complete pro-
gram is now ready, and that if neces-
sary it could be produced tomorrow.
Each act is individual, and specially
trained and written for the show.
There will be no repetition of popular
acts that have been repeatedly staged
in previous campus productions.
With the platform in the Auditorium
turned into a stage with regular scen-
ery and drops, the performance b ids
fair to take on a real professional as-
pect. '
Union members will be ac'mitted
free to the performance, provided they
call at the clubhouse and secure tick-
ets. All that is required, is that the
membership card be shown, Admis-
sion to others is 25 cents, and tickets
may be obtained at the Union, Wahr's,
Sheehan's, University Music house, and
Trubey's. No seats will be reserved.
Union members should secure their
tickets today.
ALPHA NU SOCIETY TO CHOOSE
SIX DEBATERS NEXT TUESDAY
Alpha Nu debating society will hold
its first tryouts for the Michigan-Illi-
nois-Wisconsin debate at 7:30 o'clock,
Tuesday, December 15, under the new
plan provided by the Oratoricals board.
Six men will be chosen from the soci-
ety to compete in the later ,trjouts,
along with similar groups chosen from
other societies.
All intending to compete will hand
their names to L. B. Teegarden, '17,
secretary, by 12:00 o'clock Saturday,
December 12.
Director St. John
Spots at Prod
Dress R
Ton
TICKET SALE W
TODAY; EXPENI
Dr. William T. Manning, re
Trinity parish, New York city,v
liver the fourth address of the
win lecture series at St. A:
Episcopal church, at 7:30 o'clo
Sunday evening. His topic -
"The Meaning of Patriotism."
Dr. Manning is well known
of the greatest administrators
Anglican church. He has cha
the largest and wealthiest pa
the United States. The old
church, built years ago right
heart of what is now the Wal
section, occupies a site worth ;
imately $2,000,000, and the par
become an immense social wel:
stitution, touching many phases
life.
Dr. Manning is considered on
best speakers offered on the ]
program this year, and the m
ment is hoping that many ma
him.
ASSOCIATION ORGANIZED I
ALUMNI OF SCHOOL OF
At a meeting held Wednesda
noon in the school of music an
alumni association of the un
school of music was organiz
the neighborhood of 50 gradu
the school were present, and
the following officers for the
president, Mrs. E. S. Sherrill, .'(
vice-president, Miss Maude Kle
second vice-president, Mrs. E. S
'14; secretary, Miss Ruth Smi
treasurer, Miss Ada Johnson, '0
eThe president of the orgai
was authorized to appoint a (
tee of three to draft a constitut
a set of by-laws. These will be
ted ati a meeting of the organiza
February.
N _Vew
ac-
Both the Varsity and the Midnight
Sons' quartets received substantial ap-
plause, while the humorous songs of
Roy M. Parsons, grad., and LeRoy
Scanlon, '15, supplied mirth.
The main floor of H{ill auditorium
was well filled, although few sat in the
first balcony, and practically none in
_
the second.I
ee ti
>n
he order for a large sized Christmas
tree.
The committee in charge hopes to
dispose of all the 150 tickets to senior
its. At the first of the week, if any
admission cards remain unsold, a few
vill be sold to members of other class-
s ea..
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Saturday, December 12.
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