THE MICHIGAN DAILY In OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN. Published every morning except Monday during te Vilnver- sity year by the Beard in Control of Student Publications. MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The Associaed Press is exci sivelentitled to the use for republication of. all news dispatches credited to it "r not othrwie credited in this paper and the local news published therein. Entered at the posoffce at ALn Arbor, Michigan, as scod class matter. Subscription by carrier or mail, 3.5o. Offices: Ann Arbor Press building, Maynard Street. Phones: Business, 96o; Editorial 2414. Communications not to exceed 30. words, if signed, the sig- nature not necessarily to appear in print; but as an evidence of faith, and notices of events wil be published in The Daily at the discretion of the Editor, if left at or mailed to The Daily office. Unsigned communications will receive no consideration. No man- uscript will be returned unless the writer incloses postage. 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Clark Agnes 1Iclulnqist athrine Montgomery Harry C. Clark H. E. Howlett R. C. Moriarity P. Comstock Marion Kerr R B. Tarr john P. Dawson L. S. Kerr Virginia Tryon . A. Donahue M. A. Klaver Doroth hipple W. F. Elliott Marion Koch L. B. Young BUSINESS STAFF Telephone 60 BUSINESS MANAGER.............VERNON F. HILLERY Advertising .........................F. M. Heath, A. J. Parker Publication............................ Nathan W. Robertson Accounts ................................. John J. Hamels, Jr. Circulation................................ Herold C. Hunt Assistants BurrC Robbins Richard Cutting H. Willis Heidbreder W. Cooley James Prentiss W. Kenneth Gabraith L Beaumont Parks Maurice Motle J. A. Dryer Walter Scherer ,\iatin ( oldring Richard Heidemann Edw. Murane Tyler Stevens T H Wolfe David Park Paul Blum FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1921 Night Editor-THOMAS E. DEWEY Assistant-Hughston McBain Proofreaders-Millard H. Pryor Victor W. Klein FACULTY, PLEASE! As the time of dismissal for Christmas recess approaches, observing instructors may notice in ad- dition to the customary "quizzed" look, upon the countenances of their classes, an added quizzical one. Closer investigation might disclose that many of the students have their fingers crossed. In other words, the burner of the midnight oil nowadays is wondering and worried about something. He is anxiously anticipating certain dread utterances upon the part of his instructors, and secretly pray- ing that they will never come forth. Speculation is the painful cause of his behav- iour, - speculation concerning the probability of vacation assignments. The appearance of these bugbears to an enjoyable Christmas fortnight have of late been rather the exception than the rule. From the faculty point of view it is often thought necessary, perhaps, to make vacation assignments in order to completely cover the required work of a course. And yet, many instructors have discov- ered through experience that such assignments are futile, and that even the most conscientious students do not perform them properly. What, then, can be expected of the less conscientious ? During a period of almost complete freedom, leisure, and relaxation, it is well nigh impossible to find time for work. This seeming paradox applies to the Christmas recess. Ever since Thanksgiving day the average student has been studying to re-en- force his knowledge against a formidable bombard ment of mid-semester bluebooks. In his mind, at the present time, there dwells a suggestion which he hesitates to express: "If only they would work us harder next week, or when we return in Janu- ary, and let our vacation go unhaunted by books!" How about it, Mr. Instructor? VOTING AND CLASS DUES What promises to be a highly workable solution of the class dues problem is found in the Student council ruling that hereafter a clean financial slate will be demanded as a qualification for voting in class elections. Each year treasurers in the past have spent weeks of conscientious work in efforts to make the class dues proposition what it ought to be - a means for caring for necessary class expenses through an even apportionment of the burden among members. But each spring when the books would be closed it would invariably be found that in spite of urging and cajoling several people had neglected to pay up. This fall it was hoped that through a Class Dues day the matter would be so impressed on the minds of everybody that all outstanding accounts could be collected at the beginning of the year and budgets could be counted on. There is no doubt that this innovation has accomplished a large part' of what was expected of it and it may well be retained, but judging from the reports of the treasurers a good part of the dues remains unpaid. Probably many of those who have not yet taken care of the mat. ter will get around to it by spring, but as far as completely disposing of the difficulty goes, Dues day left the situation still unsatisfactory. The council ruling will go a long way to com- plete the remedy, however. In making payment of dues a prerequisite for eligibility to vote a device has been found which cannot help but call to each undergraduate's attention his obligation to his class. The means will- be especially forceful when some of the more desirable campus offices are at stake, and it should make the collection of dues almost, self-acting. When financial obligations to classes are laxly en- forced there is a natural tendency on the part of eevry one to hold off instead of settling his small share, because of a feeling that there is no reason why he should come across when others are 'not. Consequently a heavier burden falls on those who would settle any way and the classes are put inr the precarious financial position they have enjoyed in the past. Any reasonable means of making collections thorough, therefore, such as through the operation of the new eligibility rule, is commendable Al- though the by-law as published does not make it clear whether it covers dues of previous years, to make it most effective it should be so construed. Because of the importance of some of the upper- class offices nearly everyone will want to vote some- time. Furthermore if the obligation is considered as cumulative there will be little object in staving off payment this year in hopes that it won't make any difference the year following. And if practi- cal difficulties do not interfere it would not be a bad idea to make the requirement universal for campus elections as well. I, 4 THE MATINEE MUSICALE CLUB PRESENTS Frederick Alexander, Conductor AND THE NORMAL COLLEGE CHOIR (200 MIXED VOICES) in a program of Christmas Music ASSEMBLY HALL, MICHIGAN UNION, 4 P. M., SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11TH. Tickets will not be sold at the door but are on sale this week at Graham's and Wahr's Bookstores and at Tice's Drug Store. Single admission, $1.00. Members present membership cards. The Matinee Musicale Club is indebted to Mr. Graham for the use of this space. 4 i 1 DETROIT UNITED) LINES AnnArbor and Jackson TIME TABLE (Eastern Standard Time) Detroit Limited and Express Cars-6.o5 a. W.,7 .o5 a. m., 8:io a. m. and hourly to 9:1o P. in. Ja%:kson Express Cars (local stops of Ann rbor), 9:48 a. m. and every two hours to 9~:48 p. in. Local Cars East Bound-5 =55 a.m., 7:o, a. Gn. and every two hours to 9:oo p. m., 1x :oo ,. M, To Ypsilanti only- :4o p. m., 12.25 <<. mn., rx:15a. an. To Saline, change at Ypsilanti. Local Cars west Bound-7:50 a. M., 2:40 p. in. To Jackson and Kalamazoo-Limited cars 1:48, 10:4a a. m., 12:48, 2:48, 4:48. To Jackson and Lansing-Limited: 8:4i :,. mn. TAXI PHONE DODGE CABS999 ENTER BASKETBALL Almost before the "dopesters" have had their last confab as to the ins and outs of 1921 gridiron de- velopments, basketball takes the center of the stage of sport. At Michigan after weeks of practice, it makes its formal debut tonight in the opening game between Coach Mather's court squad and Western State Normal's strong quintet. While the prospects for a successful. season here are not bad, it is a certainty that a Conference court championship is not going to fall into our hands without any effort The prospects at other schools are good, and plenty of stiff competition can be counted on from them. Having lost three of last year's stars, Michigan must fade the condition illus- trated by the fact that Iowa has seven, Purdue five, and Illinois four letter men back this year. But a little opposition should only whet the appe- tate Off for a bad start last year, our quintet climbed, in some manner or other, from the bot- tom of the Conference standing, to a tie for the top rung. Let's help those five men get off with the first for the season of 1921, and couple a flying start with the spirit which made possible last winter's showing. The cycle of styles jn men's clothes seems about halfway complete now that "bell-trou" have re- placed the "peg-tops" of '05. Even though his "war brides" have gone back on him the ex-kaiser is rumored to be about to wed. The Telescope GIFTS The wintry, icy wind bears tokens mute That Xmas nears. Indeed 'tis time to think Of gifts to give, whereby we firmly link The friendships we most highly prize. Pan's flute I give to Vee Dee he whose verses shoot Like comet's brilliant flash o'er sky's dull brink. To Erma and Ermine a health I drink; There's joy enough in that for all. A lute To him whose rhythmic melody enthralls Us all. Me thinks that Helen Blazes' name Lacks modesty. To her (or him, perchance) A list of Grecian names is fit. . These halls And all contribs of Telescopian fame I give this bit of rhymed extravagance. -- Zeke. A Wonderful Chance for Somebody Ad in the Detroit News says, WANTED: CHORUS GIRLS, EXPERIENCED, GOOD- LOOKING, MEDIUM-SIZED. Just a hint for those who would like to find work over the Christ- mas recess. Songs of the Immortals Our landlord needs An educator, Dumps ashes in Th' insinuator. Stories We Don't Believe Once upon- a time there was a flapper who didn't begin every other sentence with "And he said", and answer every other question with "Aren't you right ?" or "I'll tell the world !" Aren't we right? I'll tell the world! -H. F. C. O Tempora! 0 Mores! '22: Where've you been. '25: Out for supper. '22: D'y eat at Joe Parker's? 25: Nope. We were down at the Chamber of Commerce. Famous Closing Lines "A man of few words," murmured the tourist as he gazed at the statue. ERM. i i l 1921 DECEMBER 1921 S M T W T F S 1 2 8 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 18 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 NOTICE TO MEN We do all kinds of high-class Hat work at pre-war prices. Hots turned nside out, with all new trimmings. are as good as new. FACTORY HAT STORE 617 PACKADll STREET Telenbno 1792 I I I T H E GREY SHOP I- '1 I- After the show Where shall we .go To the "Grey Shop" For a "'3uffalo". NUNNALLY'S SOUTHERN CANDIES SPOEHR'S BULK CANDY PROF. MILLER TELLS '24E OF GERMAN LONG-RANGE GUN Prof. H. W. Miller, of the mechan--" ism and engineering drawing depart- ment, spoke to the spohomore engi- neer assembly yesterday, on the sub- ject "The German Long-Range Gun," in which he gave an interesting treat- ise on the powerful gun which the Germans used to bombard Paris with during the Great war. During the bombardment the gun was situated some 68 miles from Paris. Professor Miller also explained in detail the construction of the gun and the pro- jectiles for it. After Professor Miller's speech, it was announced that the soph engineer smoker would be held on Tuesday evening, Dec. 13. Tickets for the smoker which were on sale at the meeting, will continue to be on sale Friday and Monday over the engin- eering arch. Going home Christmas? So are we ant we're getting our luggage at Wil- kinson's, 325 So. Main St.-Adv. Patronize our Advertisers.-Adv. I I I . 600 E. Liberty I 1 ICE CREAM IS JUST AS NOURISHING AND DELICIOUS DURING THE WINTER MONTHS AS IT IS IN SUMMER. 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