THE MICHIGAN DAILY .
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 19
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or flartleit Returns
With Collection From Sumatra
>t a linguist himself, i,dols, and native weavi g. He also
H. Bartlett, of the obtained a representative collection of
rtrent, who returned the brass work of the Padang Malays
, who inhabit the west coast of Sum-
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Acquires Rare Books
Particularly interesting is the as-
sortment of 2,000 ins'cribed bamnbo
joints which comprise Batak magic,
legends, and folk songs. There. are
some rare old bark books and also a
few more modern forms of manu-
scripts. "Some of these various types
of manuscripts were purchased, some
presented as gifts, and others written
upon request by the village wise men
in the depths of the jungle," said Pro-
fessor Bartlett.
A group of Batak idols is note-
worthy. Although these' are but mere
wooden puppets, the natives prize them
highly and they are exceedingly dif-
ficult to obtain. Religious ceremonies
were explained in detail for Professor
Bartlett and he secured many of their
religious songs.
Civilization Advanced
"I found the Batak tribes which I
visited, the people of Asahan, Toba,
Karo, and Simeloengoen, in a well ad-
vanced stage of civilization," said
Professor Bartlett. "Although it is'
but a short time ago that-these people
were cannibals, I found them to be an
intelligent, kindly race, a people agree-
able to live among. Shyness and re-
ticence are predominating character-
istics of some of the more outlying
and less cultured groups."
It is probable that Professor Bart-
lett's manuscripts and other collec-
tions will be given to some public in-
stitution after they have been studied
and translated. Many of th'e manu-
scripts are in languages which are lit-
tle known, and of which no vocabulary
has been published. Materials for a
dictionary of the Asahan dialect have
been obtained, however. They consist
largely of Asahan texts with Malay
interpretations, made by natives of
Sumatra, according to Professor Bart-
lett.
President Requests Research
Professor Bartlett is vice-president
of the JBotanical Society of America
and is a member of the National Re-
search council, This council is a per-
manent organization, of scientific men
appointed by the national scientific so-'
cieties at the request of President
Wilson. Their duty is to systematize
and co-ordinate scientific work of na-'
tional import, especially that depend-
ing upon co-operation for the best re-
sults.
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Today and
ToT1rrow
HERBERT RAWLINSON and SYLVIA DIREAMER
In J. Stuart lDlack ton 's Special Production
THE
COMMO a
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BY J. H ARTLEY MANNERS and ]AN B IAS BITI
When We Say "As a Special we Speak
Webster's Laniguage
We mean just what Webster's Dictionary means, namely: "Distinguished lay some ur'usu-
al quality; uncommon; extraordinary; especially distinguts hed bylsupex tea xce lence,
importance, power or the like."
The
story
with
a
Laugh
a
Thrill
and
a
throb
The
Story
of the
Wr
will
Live- -
So will
"The.
Common
Case
A Symbolic Scene from "The Common Cause,"
J. Stuart Blackton's Latest Screen Triumph
Left to Right, Julia Arthur as "Italy," Irene Castle as "France," Marjorie
Rambeau as "Columbia," Violet Reming as "Britannia," Etlie ShannoQ
as "Belgium."
The Arcade Management has viewed a screening of this produc-
tion and can recommend it to its patrons as one of the best pic-
tures ever shown at the Arcade.
"WID" says---"The Common Cause" is a sure 'nutt special. It is
human and funny and interesting all; at the same tiue and yolks
are going to like it immensely. It is a special worth making a
fuss about.
Majestic-George Walsh in "I'll
Say So."
Arcade-J. Stuart Blackton's
"The Common Cause."
Adults 25c
Children 10e
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Wuerth - Harry Carey
"Three Mounted Men."
Saturday
in
* Orpheum-Gloria Swanson in
* "Unto the End."
* Schubert - Garrick, Detroit-All
* Week-"A Thousand Eyes."
*
* Detroit Opera House On-the-
* Campus-All Week-"See You
*Later."
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Constance
aim aldge
AT THE MAJESTIC
Members of high society in New
York were shocked the other day
when Phyllis Ashbrook, a hostess,
and John Manning were lost while
climbing a mountain in the Adiron-
dacks. The couple were driven by a
severe storm to seek shelter in an
old cabin where they spent the night.
When found the next day, the young
people announced their willingness to'
wed, in order that the reputation of
the girl involved might not suffer.
Their marriage followed, despite the
fact that Miss Ashbrook was engaged
to Roger Mason, a lawyer, and John
Manning was the fiance of Anita
Webb, a society beauty. The affair
has occasioned much gossip in high
social circles.
This is- one of the principal inci-
dents of "The Make-Believe Wife,"star-
ring Billie Burke, which will be!
shown at the Majestic theater Friday
and Saturday. The photocomedy is an
adaptation of a story by Edward
Childs Carpenter, directed by John
Stuart Robertson, and is said to be one
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IN
"Ars. Leffingivell's Boots"
Mabel Normand,
IN
Until turther notice The Arcade will give two
extra matinees at 4:30 and 5:45 each Friday,
Saturday and Sunday.