THE MICHIGAN DAILY
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Basketball Team Under Way iIth
Coach Elmer Mitchell in Chdrge;
Doc May Trains Track Men
CONFERENCE RULES FIGHTERS
ELIGIBLE FOR BIG TEN GAMES
Pick- Ups
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Bowling for women is proving tre-
mendously popular at the University
of Wisconsin. Three hundred twenty-
five, nearly one-third of all those tak-
ing gym, are enrolled for bowling.
The basketball team of the Univer-
sity of Kansas can now use the gym
for practice. The hall is in poor con-
dition due to the large number of
company dances given in it, but p.rac-
tices will have to be held every aft-
ernoon to make up for lost time.
STUDENTS AGE HTO
EXPLAINS WAYS OF THE FRENCH
SChOOL SYSTE-
Wieman, Sparks and Smith, Some
Men Expected Back for Foot-
ball; Froeemke Already Here
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And The Freshmen Reigned Supreme,
The freshman class once reigned ed action was taken to plant trees in
supreme boss of the campus, as far and around the campus. In 1854, pro-
as student activities were concerned. fessors, students, and citizens startedl
a general tree planting, which work
But that incredible event took place , was continued for a considerable time
in 1841 when the student body con- in after years, until elms, maples, and
sisted of six men, guided into the evergreens, as well as the native oaks,
straits of learning by a faculty of two, grew to lend their charms to the cam-
one of whom occupied the seat of nat- pus.
ural science, the other presiding over Dr. Tappan is known for his ac-
the classics. complishments in many directions, but
Most of the early professors were his quick wit and ingenuity are well
clergymen, and imparted their influ- remembered by those who had the
ence in religious as well as educa- honor of knowing him. One day when
tional matters. Further care for the he entered one of his classrooms he
morality of the students was taken found a large goose captured from
by requiring each student to attend the campus, bound in the presidential
regularly some church chosen by their chair. "Ah, gentlemen," he exclaim-
parents. College life was made as ed, "I see that you are well provided
near as possible like life under pa- for," and he withdrew.
rental control.
Examination time was consternation mi~.T1ry A ''TTWA ,
TRAVELING BAGS
SILK HOSIERY
SILK SHIRTS
SILK HDKFS.
We Suggest
Practical Christmas Gifts
COLLAR BAGS
SUIT CASES
WALKING STICKS
UMBRELLAS
NECKWEAR
MUFFLERS
PAJAMAS,
GLOVES
LINEN HDKFS.
CLOTHING
The coming winter promises to b
filled with a series of athletic num
bers that will more than likely mak
the season one of great interest to
the,Maize and Blue fans.
With the basketball team under
way, and with Doc May beginning hi
work on the track candidates, Water-
man gymnasium will be one of the
busiest places on the campus, as soon
as it is inshape for the athletes so
move.
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tate Street sore
Gym Being Remodelled
At present the gymnasium is in
process of remodelling, following the
renboval of the mechanics stationed
theore. Their discharge from the ser-
vice transferred the gym from a bar-
racks to a place to train athletes.
Thus, with. quarters in which to
work, and with a capable coach, Elm-
er Mitchell, handling the quintet, and
with as equally capable a man in
charge of the track men, Doc May,
some lively athletic events promises to
draw crowds to the gymnasium.
Shortage of Varsity material, caus-
ed by the Conference ruling freshmen
into ineligibility for Big' Ten games,
may be remedied to a certain extent
by the return of a number of veterans,
after having been discharged from the
service.
Service Men Eligible
The Conference ruling that men who
have played on service teams, will
not be held ineligible for Big Ten
games, saved the quality of the bask-
.etball, baseball, football and track
contests of the year, for otherwise,
only second rate materialtcould be
used. 'The majority of the college
stars have been in service and have
played on service teams.
It is not definite as yet, just who
will return from the service to school.
yet athletic authorities are hoping to
get some of the basketball sta* of the
past, back into school.'-
Froemke Back
Baseball is assured of at least one
star, for Butch Froemke, also a foot-
ball man has announced that he 'will
be back in the University and will
try out for the Varsity nine.
Football .comes in for the strongest
drag on service men, with possibilities
of Tad Wieman, Cliff Sparks and Pat
Smith, returning to the school. It is
already assured, of course that Froem-
ke will be back.
Thus, the coming athletic seasons
of the Maize and Blue, seem filled with
promising things.
INVENTS BASKET
FOR COURT GAME
"Ah, oui, oui, oui!" said Professor
Jean Petit, after i statement of his
that the students in the University
were extraordinarily studious and ea-
ger to learn, although he was rather
struck by the amount of time and
attention spent on pastimes in this
country. In France students do not
have so much of "les sports" as he
called them. They have on the aver-
age eight hours of classes in a day,
and 12 or 15 hours spent on studies
is quite the common thing. Over
there they are eager to know every-
thing, in all lines of human knowl-
edge.
Favorably Impressed with America
Monsieur Petit has nothing but
commendation for America and things
American. They are different from
what he has been used to, but it is
his firm belief that the customs of
America are excellent for Americans
just as those of France are just the
thing for the French.
Talking of some of the differences
between the two countries he said
that if he were out walking with "une
jeune fille" in France he would offer
her l s arm, whereas if he did the
same thing in America he might be
suspected of being her fiance.
The University women would not
enjoy college life very much in
France. For one thing, they have no
sororoties, or dormitories where girls
gather to give mutual inspiration and
torment, no clubs as there are at
Michigan. Hence it follows that there
are on week-end dances, for there are
no organizations that could give them.
"Date-making is not a profitable oc-
cupation there," he said. "A man for,
the most part has the pleasure of
his own company when he goes out
anywhere."
Outlines French System
All the schools in Fraice are un-
der the control of the government,
represented by the Minister of Edu-
cation. All the directors and profes-
sors are nominally appointed by him.
There are three general divisions
in the educational system of France.
First there are the schools of primary
grade, where children between the
ages of about sixand 13 attend. Then
the higher primary schools, for those
from about 13 to 16, although there
is no definite age for any of the
schools. These primary schools are
free and must be attended. The "ly-
cees" and colleges are free to stu-
dents who excell. They differ from
the superior primary schools in that
they teach, in addition to ordinary
subjects, "les langues mortes," Latin
and Greek. Pupils enter these schools
between the ages of 10 and 14, where
they may recieve part of a bachelor's
degree after four years. But to re-
ceive a full bachelor's degree they
must remain there for at least seven
years.
The highest institutions of instruc-
tion contain four departments of
learning, law, medicine, letters, and
science. In these universities one
may pass any number of years.
Whenever he feels that he is suffi-
ciently prepared for adegree he of-
fers himself for examination. There
are several degrees which cannot be
compared to those of this country be-
cause they mean different things and
are obtained in a different manner.
time for everybody, for the exams
were held publicly, and were attend-
ed by an august Board of Visitors
appointed by the regents. The pres-
ent day "blue-book blues" are noth-
ing compared to the emotions of those
early students at such times.
The campus itself was a large
meadow. A high picket fence, kept
out wandering cows and sheep, how-
ever thirsty they might have been for
higher learning. Tall, waving wheat
around the buildings yielded their
crop at harvest time, and fruit trees
supplied the tables of the professors.
There were six buildings in all; two
dormitories, which are now called
north and south wings, and four,
houses for professors. The apart-
ments of the dormitories consisted of
a study, two sleeping rooms, and a
place to leave wood and baggage.
These dormitories lasted until the
time of President Henry P. Tappan,
who began his regime in 1852, when
they were converted into classrooms
and the students found quarters out-
side the campus. University hall was
built in 1871, filling up the space be-
tween north and south wings.
When the dormitories were closed
to them, the students fled to all parts
of the town. Some found rooms in
houses near the campus, others sought
places above the stores downtown,
still others went to farm houses a
mile or so away. They had to get
their own wood and do the work of
chopping it themselves, if they did not
wish to freeze.
There were few trees in the days
before the Civil War, but through the
efforts of President Tappan, concert-
BIG LEAUE MEETS
TO DISCUSS SEASON
Chicago, Dec. 12.-To decide upon
the coming playing season of the
American league ball clubs next
summer, the individual club represen-
tatives opened their meeting in Chi-!
cago yesterday.
The annual gathering will be full
of pep, it is prophesied, when the
big league presidents will begin to
thresh out the problems presented by
the war. The length of the playing
season, practice season, and the date
of opening of the race for the league
pennant, will be decided upon.
It is very probable that considera-
tion will be given to John A. Hey-
dler's telegram to the leader of the
American league, suggesting a joint
meet4ng of the two major leagues,
to thresh out the war problems which
they will be forced to meet. Heydler
is the president of the National
league.
Tryouts are wanted for the
editorial and business staffs of
The Michigan Daily. S. A. T. C.
and naval unit men who wish
to try out after demobilization
are asked to come in and regis-
ter. Business tryouts apply aft-
er 5 o'clock in the afternoon
and editorial between land 4
o'clock. -
A new tailor made uniform, size 40,
at great sacrifice can be tried on at
G. H. Wild & Co.'s, State St.-Adv.
School of DancingI
under direction of
Miss Jeanette H. Kruszka
Y
oung Ladies' class in classical danc-
ing-Thursday, 7 to 8 p. m.
Girls' class (13 to 17 yrs.) in classical
dancing-Wednesday, 3:30 to 4:30
p.m.
Children's class (6 to 12 yrs.) in class-
cal dancing-Saturday, 2 to 3 p. m.
Young Students' class (14 to 18 yrs.) in
ballroom dancing-Saturday, 10:30
to 11:30 a. m.
Private lessons by appointment.
Business: William St.
Phone 1422-R
Home: 2006 Washtenaw Ave.
Phone 1598
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hinVPices Come Down?
This is a question, we hear frequently. fie
ansiver is when Uncle Sam's armies are demobilized
and therefore no longer need uniforms; )vhen ships
are released to carry Ivool from Australia-A us-
tralia formerly supplied a large part of our require-
ments-lvhen there is a plentiful supply f labor to
k'eabe this wool into cloth and to manufacture it
into clothing-when labor costs are lower.
A new kind of goal for indoor bask-
etball has been adopted by the Con-
ference coaches and managers at their
meeting held recently in Chicago.
The new style basket has no sup-
porting rods, whereas the old one
had them. It is made of material
that is not as easily broken as pre-
viously.
Several times, in the past a goal
has been broken by a violent blow
from a ball, at right angles. The
accident would necessitate clumsy and
unsatisfactory repair, or an annoying
wait until the new set of irons could
be secured. If the new goal is really
unbreakable, it will probably receive
general adoption.
The improvement is the work of
John Schommer, former Chicago foot-
ball, basketball and track star. He
has been refereeing Conference games
for a number, of years. He was one
of the officials in the Ohio-Michigan
grid clash this fall.
Maroon Team to Enter Five Mile Run
The University of Chicago has en-
tered its strongest team for the Cen-
tral A. A. U. five mile, cross country
county championship to be held to-
morrow. The Maroon team is headed
by Tom Campbell, National and Cen-
tral A. A. U. half mile champion. The
others on the team are Frank Ko-
chanski, Frank Long, Cecil Lewi,;
Ben Cox, and William Hall.
Now that demobilization is certain
some companies were confronted with
the problem of what to do with the
balance of the "company fund." Sev-
enth Company, section A, has set a
good example by voting to turn their
surplus cash over to the War Camp
Community service fund.
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How Long Will 1i/s Last?
University of Chicago's "Cap and
Gown" will be published in three vol-
umes this year. One-third will be de-
voted to war activities andthe remain-
ing two-thirds will be used for the
egular campus material.
Anyone in Ann Arbor who
holds an account against the S.
A. T. C. regiment as a whole
r 7r against any company will
pea e send it in immediately
to the adjutant, Lieutenant
Montagii , at army headquarters.
This does not include accounts
for supplies which are in pro-
cess of payment. or government
vouchers.
It will take a year before prices begin to decline,
possibly longer in fact prices for the next year may
be somewhat higher. Any man liho is postponing
filling his clothes needs in the hope of immediate
declines in prices will make a big mistake. Our
balues in Kuppenhsimer Clothes are unusually gooa
as they were purchased before top prices ihera
reached. You cannot equal them.
$25 :$30: $35:$40
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