THE MICHIGAN DAILY IN FINISHES MOST SUCCESSFUL NANCgIAL YEAR IN HISTORY DOING BETTER THAN $500,000 BUSINESS, UNION SPONSORS AND PROMOTES ALL PHASES Of STUDENT ACTIVITY WUE TO NARROW OPERATING MAR- GIN PROFIT AMOUNTED TO $593.15 'TATEMENT OF 1920 SHOWED $3,076 DEFICIT )f Total Building Subscrlptionf The Amount Past Due and Unpaid. is Only 6 Percent A rate of profit approximating ,one enth of one percent on a year's total usiness of more than $500,000 was hown in the annual report of the Michigan Union for the fiscal year nding Aug. 31, 1921. The total profit mounted to $593.15, according to fig- res given out three weeks ago by 'rof. Evans Holbrook, financial sec- etary of the Union. The statement affords an interesting asis for comparison with the finances .uring the previous year, when the eficit was $3,076.62. The closeness f the operating margin and the at- empt of the officials to sell as near o cost as possible are shown by a per ent of profit as low as this. Superintendence, office expenses, so- ial activities, and such operating ex- enses as house wages, insurance, and elephones-they costs of providing lub facilities to members-cost the rnion $69,899.02. Opera Most Successful The greatest financial success of all tudent activities during the year was he Union opera, with a net gain of pproximately $7,500.00. The gross eceipts were $31,800.00, offset by cost f production amounting to $24,110.00 -$8,800.00 in Ann Arbor and $15,310.- 0 on the road. Every department of the Union show- d small credit balance except musi- al activities, whose deficit was $1,267.- 3. Food, soda bar, stand, billiards, >dgings, bowling alleys, and barber hop returned a balance of $27,996.15. pera, musical activities, spotlights, ances, and rentals showed a balance $12,087.47. With these credit bal- aces the actual operating losses mounted to $29,815.40, offset by mem- ership dues from students and annu- l members that totalled $30,408.55 and ade the net gain exactly $593.15. Subscriptions Well Paid The total amount to the building Lnd to date, due, and not paid, is $1,- 5,060.81. Of this amount $886.758.77 is actually been paid and $396,090.90 not yet due. The amount past due id not paid, $82,211.14, is but six or ven per cent of the total. The amount received from various' >urces is $1,418,258.77, of which build- .g fund subscriptions yielded $886,- 758.77, a loan from the Michigan State war board $260,000.00, a mortgage from the People's State bank $200,000.- 00, and a loan from the Ann Arbor Savings bank $71,500.00. Cash on Hand, $3,154 The Michigan State War board has been paid $162,810.91, cost of real es- tate $65,338.82, expenditures on build- ing, $830,911.17, campaign expense and collection of funds $89,372.93, interest on loans $9,585.34, loss on sale of state war bonds $4.050.00, repaid to war board $2,400.00, interest on mortgage $24,000.00, and tax and revenue stamps on mortgage and recording same $1,- 045. Cash on hand amounts to $3,154.62. .UNION PLAYHOUSE SET FOR OPEING Scoe of Organization Indicated By 1437,Meetings There Last Yeas' 4792 STUDENTS ENTERED BUILDING IN SINGLE DAYB (By Howard A. Donahue) To the returning alumnus who wanders super-contented through the lobby, the corridors, or essays to the more volatile atmosphere of the bil- liard room, the Michigan Union rep- resents a building superbly fitted for the utmose in a University student's "service station." If he chance upcm a loiterer who appears ready for con- versation, he shortly acquires some information upon which he hgs prob- ably had little or no enlightenment. Union a Trinity "The Michigan Union" declares his informant may be said to be a trinity, composed of an alumni body, an active student body, and the thirdl member, this building, a fitting testi-I monial to the loyal efforts of the first. two."* The first is familiar, the third is obvious to the visiting grad, so that1 it devolves upon the "willing one" to explain the work and purpose of the second and how the Union serves it. 1671 Union Committeemen During the college year 1920-21 a total of 1671 men worked as members of Union committees, and groups ac- tually engaged in executing various activities. This year the number will swell close to 2000, according to esti- mates at the Union executive offices. The swimming pool committee com- manded the services of the largest number last 'year, aggregiattng 220 members based upon only those who turned in subscriptions. The results of their efforts are yet to become tang- ible, as the new Union swimming pool remains but a source of conjecture, but with a few more such successful campaigns it would be an actuality. Open a Major Activity The debut of the Michigan Opera this year will find that effeminated transformation of masculinity at the opening of the longest road trip ever taken by an Opera cast. It will take 18 days to complete the tour which will include first appearances in REPARE FOR THE FOOTBALL GAME Direct from Manufacturer to You. WILL OFFER VARIETY PROGRAMS AFTER OPERA CLOSES TOUR AFFORDS GOOD PRACTICE FOR AMATEUR ACTORS, PRODUCERS With the alteration work of the past six weeks completed, the Michi- gan Union Playhouse, situated on the site of the old Union building, was opened last week for opera rehearsals and will soon be in full operation as the scene of campus dramatic produc- tions. The remodelling has been con- fined to enlarging the stage and in- stalling new dressing rooms for the use of rehearsals and smaller plays by students. Has Large Stage From wall to wall the stage as now arranged measures 50 feet, and from the curtain to the back wall the dis- tance is 28 feet. This is approxi- mately the size of the average profes- sional playhouse throughout the count- ry and will give the student players and managers valuable experience in presenting productions on a complete stage. Three dressing rooms have been pro- vided and, the old dining rooms in the basement have been remodelled to provide a room for storing costumes. The floor of the old building is slanted in such a manner that every person seated will have in the house a clear view of the stage. There will be room for an orchestra of 16 pieces in the orchestra pit. The east side of the Playhouse, fac- ing on Jefferson street, has been made into the main entrance and exit, with offices for E. Mortimer Shuter, director of Mimes dramatic activities, near the door. The old entrance near the Union building will be used only for an emergency exit. Seats have been pro- vided by the University from the bal- cony of the old auditorium in Uni- versity hall. Use Old Opera Sets A highly desirable feature of the new project will be the opportunity presented to save all the old scenery from previous performances of the Union opera for any productions that desire to make use of it. Thousands of dollars are invested annually in this adjunct of the Mimes productions and (Continued on Page Nine) ] THE' PRUNER COAL COMPANY' INCORPORATED WE SELL ONLY HIGHEST QUALITY ' COALS' BITUMINOUS- Genuine Pocahontas West Virginia White Ash Genuine Hocking, Qhio Highest Grade Kentucky ANTHRACIT- Genuine Scranton White Ash Upper Lehigh Valley COKE- Genuine Solvay GUARANTEED WEIGHT AND SERVICE OFFICE : 124 EAST HURON STREET Phone 195-F1 Cleveland, Lima, Indianapolis, Toledo, and the usual visits to Michigan cit- ies. In all, 15 performances will be given in 13 cities, two nights being spent in both Chicago and Detroit. The "Spotlight" is another produc- tion given semi-annually under the management of a Union committee,, Skits and vaudevill6 acts of an in- formalanature composeathe programs. Give Freshmen Aid To the befoggled freshman wonder- ing "what its all about," the fall re- ception committee has proved an in- estimable boon. He found that the man with the information badge pin- ned to his coat lapel need but wave his magic stick and '25 was the pos- sessor of anything from a room to a sheaf of theme paper. Through still another Union com- mittee, arrangements for special foot- ball trains are negotiated so that with the price of a single week-end's dis- sipation at tea rooms, movies and dances the loyal one may accompany his team into the enemy's camp. Committee organization at the Union lacks nothing of the finesse of the most well regulated business office. Committees are grouped into 36 dis- tinct departments, each comprising a number of committees governing various activities. Men are appoint- ed to membership on the merits of services which they have rendered in their various capacities. As a social center, the patronage of the Union is probably unequaled any- where. An interesting experiment was made one Thursday afternoon, when only a normal daily program was being offered in the building. The doorman at the main entrance was in- structed to keep an accurate count of men entering the building. In the course of the day, a total of 4792 stu- dents passed through this entrance alone. During the last college year, 1437 meetings of committees and clubs rep- resenting divers campus activities, were held in the building. And now grad, the willing one, hop- ing that he has explained to you what the word "Activity" means in Union language, will sidle into the billiard room for that game he was about to start when he met you. MOST PRETENTIOS TRIP PLANNED FOR 1922 UNION OPERA "MAKE IT FOR TWO" WILL SHOW IN 15 LARGE CITIES OF MIDDLE WEST FIRST CHRISTMAS TOUR TAKEN IN MANY YEARS Company Numbering More Than 125 Will be Entertained by Alumni Along Route "Make It For Two," the 1922 Union opera which will be presented during the Christmas vacation this year, will be taken to the doors of alumni in a territory twice as large as any previ- ous production. Heretofore alumni in the state of Michigan alone have been privileged to see the annual pro- duction, but a widespread demand from alumni all over the country together with the ability to stage the opera on a larger scale than before, has prompted Union officials to arrange a pretentious itinerary. New Cities Listed Grand Rapids, Chicago, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Lima, Cleveland, Toledo, Pontiac, Port Huron, Bay City, Flint, Saginaw, and Detroit will be visited. It will be the first time in history that Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Lima, Cleve- land and Toledo have been on the it- inerary and the first time in two years that the opera has shown at Grand Rapids and Chicago. It is the first time in years that the opera has gone on the road during the Christmas vacation. The customary time is the spring vacation, but this year holy week comes at that time, and it is believed that audiences would be smaller for that reason. During the holidays 18 days are available while during the spring vacation only 10 days could be used. The long trip which will be taken to 13 cities, play- ing 15 performances in 18 days could only be arranged by using the Christ- mas vacation season. Plan Entertainment Alumni committees in all of the cities have already made plans to en- tertain the members of the cast and chorus who will be their guests when the opera comes to town. The dates have been reserved on the social cal- endars in each city. The trip is ex- pected to be especially happy because of the season of the year, and also be- cause the students will be home from college at that time. A special train of three Pullmans and a baggage car will be scheduled for the opera's use. The cast and chorus, orchestra, managers and com- mittee men will contsitute a group of more than '125 men. The trip will open the last day of school before vacation, and close on the night be- fore classes re-open. Opens Here Dee. 5 The show opens in Ann Arbor Dec. 5 for a week's run here. After a week's rest, the company will leave on the special train Friday afternoon,. Dec. 6,for an engagement at the Powers theater at Grand Rapids that night. From Grand Rapids the showt goes to Chicago for a two night stand at the Aryan-Grotto. The opera will be given there Saturday and Monday nights, Dec. 17 and 19. At Indianapolis the large Shubert- Murat theater will be used, with a seat- ing capacity of more than 2,500, Tues- day night, Dec. 20. The show plays at Cincinnati in the Emery auditorium Wednesday, Dec. 21, and in the Farout opera house at Lima Thursday, Dec. 22. The Masonic temple, in Cleveland, in which "Make It For Two" will be presented Friday, Dec. 23, is the larg- est playhouse in which the opera will show. A theater has not yet been se- cured at Toledo, but the opera will be staged there Christmas eve, Dec. 24. Christmas In Detroit The company will spend Christmas day in Detroit, and take the road again on Monday, Dec. 26, going to Pontiac where it shows in the Oakland theater. At Port Huron the next night, Tues- day, Dec. 27, the Majestic theater will be used. Wednesday, Dec. 28, will see the show presented at the Washing- ton-Strand in Bay City, while the next night "Make- It For Two" plays in Flint. The Majestic theater which had been contracted for, is not open, and the Palace theater, where the opera was given three years ago, has been secured. The special train will carry the show to Saginaw where the opera, will be given in the auditorium Friday evening, Dec. 30. New Year's eve will see the performance of the opera given in Orchestra hall, Detroit. The show will rest on Sunday in Detroitt, and give the final performance there Mon- day night, January 2. The itinerary is twice the size of any previous trip, and approaches the national trip which has been talked about every season for the past sev- eral years. Shuter in Charge E. Mortimer Shuter, who has direct- ed the past three Union operas, is in charge of "Make It For Two." Dance rehearsals have been under way for more than a month, and cast parts have been given out. Costumes, which will be made to order, have been sent for. Carl Bromel, of Detroit, opera scenery builder, has begun work on this year's production. The rehears- als and work on the show are being held in the new Union theater, which was constructed out of the old Union building. Union Officials Have Ambitious Plans For Big Future Expansion (By J. P. Dawson) Union are ready to use, the next aim Plans for the future of- the Union, of the Union officials will be to build an organization that can never stand still but must go on toward ever in- creased service to Michigan and its alumni, represent hopes for an expan- sion in later years that will equal its growth up to the present time. Start- ing with the mere hopes of some few farseeing men in the earlier days, the Union has grown under the continued efforts of successive classes at Michi- gan, until now it represents the great- est achievement of its kind among Am- erican universities. The first project that must be com- pleted, before the ultimate hopes of the Union management can be rea- lized, is the swimming pool that now stands unused in the basement of the building. A total of $38,000 will be needed to complete the adequate purl- ication and filtration system that is considered essential to the present plans. Ex-Service Men Aid Of perhaps equal importance as a factor in student life will be the com- pletion of the reading room on the second floor, for which $15,000 is need- ed. The present reading room on the first floor, intended as a reception room in the original plans, is inadequate to serve both as the informal lounging room and library that are necessary in the building. A project is now on foot, with excellent chances for success, by which the organizations of ex-service men on the campus will foster a cam- paign to complete the room, with the aim of dedicating it to the Michigan men who died during the World war. After these two departments of the the new tap room for which plans are already drawn up, and which will be four times the size of the present over- crowded quarters. Lack Room Facilities With 49 bedrooms now at the dis- posal of all Michigan alumni visiting or resident in Ann Arbor, the need for enlarged room space becomes a seri- ous problem to the Union manage- ment. More than 1,000 applications for accommodations were received from alumni who wished to visit the University over the week end of the Ohio State game. Plans for an addi- tion containing 95 new bedrooms, situ- ated above the tap room that will eventually occupy the south court, have been drawn up and await the completion of the other projects be- fore final action can be taken on them. Plan Freshman Dormitories The ultimate aim of the Union man- agement-an aim that will depend more on the support of Michigan al- umni than campaigns by students-is to build around the Union as a center- ing point a group of dormitories for freshmen. The dormitory idea, fav- ored most strongly by President Burt- on, is conceived of as the great factor in undergraduate life that can lead to real broadening under the influence of Michigan ideals. 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