, THE MICHIGAN DAILY ;THUR LRY EXHIBIT INCLUDES RARE AND CURIOUS VOLUMES ON NEW WORLD (By Prof. A. L. Cross) Attention should again be called to the renarkable exhibit, in the Univer- sity Library, of rare maps and books relating to America, especially to New England and Massachusetts. By means of this material one can learn how what was once a remote and shadowy region, was regarded by imaginative men of learning in the old world, and by hardy pion'eers who first enter- prised the discovery and planting of the new. The occasion for giving the people of Ann Arbor this unique bibli- ographical treat is the celebration of the tercentenary of the landing of the Pilgrims on Dec. 21, 1920. Librarian Bishop has made a representative se- lection from the rich collection of Re- gent W. L. Clements, whose library of Americana is second only to the Lenox library, now a part of the New York public library, and the famous John Carter Brown library of Providence. Miss Wead, curator of rare books, and other members of the University of Michigan staff have prepared descrip- tions of the several items of the ex- hibit supplementing those from Mr. Clements' own catalogue. Includes Map There are several maps, beginning with that from Solinus' celebrated Polyhistor, the work of a notable scholar of the third century. The map from the reprint of 1520 now on exhi- bition appeared within 20 years of that of Juan de la Cosa, the first which, after Columbus' discovery, aimed to. portray the American continent. Among, the works relating specifi- cally to New England are two gems of the Clements collection-Brereton's (1602) -and Rosier's (1605) accounts ofa the voyages of Gosnold and Waymouth. Also there is a copy (1616) of the De- scription of New England by Captain John Smith of Pocahontas fame, as daring and resourceful as he was doubtful in veracity. Plymouth Described Plymouth in the hardy early years is described by Edward Winslow's Good News (1624), while Pastor Rob- inson of Leyden, whom obstinate cir- cumstances prevented from crossing to the new home of his Pilgrim flock, is represented by his Observations, Divine and Moral (1626).1 Admirable satire is to be found in the New Eng- lish Canaan by that amusing scape- grace Thomas-Morton. Then there are controversial tracts; for example be- tween the prolific time-server John Cotton, author of more than 40 pam- phlets, and that disquietingly coura- geous champion of "soul liberty," Roger Williams, Furthermore, there are works denouncing and defending the Quakers, there are collections of laws, accounts of Indian wars and vivid contemporary descriptions of New England manners and customs. A Splendid Selection A few more works might have been included in this representative selec- tion of upwards of 50 titles, among them Nathaniel Ward's Simple Cobbler of Agawam, an Eliot Bible and a Bay Psalm Book with its rough unmelo- dious metre. Of course Bradfor4l's peerless History of the Plymouth Plantations could not, be included, since less than half a century ago it existed only in a unique manuscript in the library of the Bishop of London at Fulham. Altogether, however, this is a splendid selection from one of the most notable of existing libraries of Americana. Sisters of Charity Arrive in China (By Associated Press) Kaifeng, Honan Province, Jan. 12.- The first group of Sisters of Charity to come to China, a party of six, who are members of the Order of Divine Providence and'come from St. Mary's- in-the-Woods, Indiana, have arrived here to establish a mission of the order and open schools in Honan. The six sisters were chosen from 300 who bad volunteered for service in the Far East. They have arrived in China just 80 years after the first sisters of the order came from France to America. PHONE 166 TRUBE Y 218 SOUTH MAIN QUALITY ICE CREAM Caters to Fraternities and Sororities Frankin Day To Be Observed New York, Jan. 12.-The versatile accomplishments of Benjamin Frank- lin will be retold throughout the country by various organizations on Jan. 17, the 215th anniversary of his birth. In a number of celebrations tributes will be paid to him as aj statesman, diplomat, philosopher, sci- entist, journalist, economist, sales-, man, philanthropist, humorist, printer,I and publisher. As an advocate of spending less than one makes, Franklin is to be honored on his birthday by the National Thrift Week committee, which is encouraging other celebrations of his work. Uni- versity of Pennsylvania alumni here plan to hail him as the founder of their alma mater. Libraries in many cities will call aL- tention to Franklin as the forler of the first public library in the colonies. Detroit Citizens Wastiing Life A A (By AssociatedPress) Detroit, Mich., Jan. 12.--The aver-' age Detroit citizen who rides to work and home again on street cars, if he began work when 20 years of ag.e n continued until he was 60, would spend enough time in car riding dur ing the 40 years to take a four-year course in law at any university, an- have about 3,000 hours left, accordir- to figures compiled by oTiciuas of il betroit Board of Commerce. The average Detroit citizen rides on ithe street cars at least one hour each day, in going to and from work, or hours a week, according to board ofli- cials. This means 300 hours a year figuring out two weeks annually for vacation. In the course of 40 years U spends 12,000 hours in riding. s ~ .~ I -o - A E ll pop and w've g a good but at that we watch o r step Each plumbing jo