THE MICHIGAN DAILY PAGE FIVE -,,,r, ,- _ _ 00 J J-LG ZS Z -ZS S 5 PZP L.NCH DEPATMENT PL ANS LEAGUE HOUSE Wil Restrict Residents To UnIverslty StudItins Wbo Desire Oral Practice Ini French IS FAVORED BY LITTLE1 As a result of effort upon the part of the French department of the Uni- versity an innovation in the form of a "Maison Francaise" will be establish- ed on this campus next year. The plan will be carried out by establish- ing a women's league house which will be restricted to women students in- terested in French. That the purpose of the restriction may be carried out, it is announced that only French willl be spoken by the residents, and that the house head will be a native of France.! Both Miss Alice Lloyd, chairman ofj the committee of advisors of women, and President Clarence Cook Little are actively interested in the experi- ment. The plan was announced yester- day in the French classes and many of the details were described. It was announced that those who did not wish to live in the house might make ar- rangements to board there. This ar- rangement is open to men as well' as to women students. In addition plans for prospective dances were outlined. At these affairs, it is planned to make the speaking of French compulsory following the WILL GO TO FRANCE IN SEPTEMBER WITH MEMBER S OF SECOND A. E. F, .~...... r: I Miss Dorothy Jeffries, left, Indian- Iopens in Paris, Sept. 19. Both are apolis, Ind., and Miss Esther Rubush, division, made up of regular army London, Ind., will go to Prance with is wearing the insignia of the Second the second American Expeditionary troolps and marines. Miss Rubush forces of 30,000 for the annual con- bears the shoulder ornament of the vention of the American Legion which Thi rty-third division, composed of Ii- relatives of war veterans. Miss Jeffries linois national guardsmen. T TTENGLISH STUDENT, >UOF AMERICAN WOM FrPSom of various forms which, American wosen senjoy wasthe main ~idlewestern universities are dis- subject discussed by Enid Glen, covering, as Michigan has discovered grad, of St. Helens, England. in an in- that the point system is the best terview recently on the contrasts and method for regulating activities of likenesses between English and Amer- women. The system has been in opera- ican women. Mentioning the intellec-' Lion here for several years although tual freedom which Americans have,1 the present one was revised in 1926. she stated, "American studies have, Recognized activities are divided breadth while English studies are into three groups, each activity being deep and specialized. "I do think that worth a certain number of points. No English women are taught more thor- rtudent is allowed to assume more oughly by the time they are 16 and than 14 points and is not allowed to that makes them more of the aca- enter any activity with a deficit of demic type. English women who are honor points. educated are dead in spirit. The wo- The system which is suggested at men in American colleges and uni- Northwestern is in the hands of the versities are much more alive." Women's Self Government Association In America freedom of discussion with the assistance of . Mortar Board. is used much more, says Miss Glen. The restriction of girls who are doing "Britains are too quiet, close-mouthed, too much and an increase in the num- and aristocratic to indulge freely in ber of girls entering activities are a discussion of any subject. Students the objectives which incidentally in American colleges enjoy a greater should have an effect on the scholar- freedom in morals also, than do Brit- ship rating. Those who formerly held ish students. "Of course, it is true," several positions will be relieved of went on Miss Glen, 'that English wo-1 the responsibility of any small jobs men smoke much, more than do your and required to concentrate their women. But a very interesting point ASSERTS FREEDOM EN IS NOTICEABLE ing mostly frame structures, are an- vother curiosity to Englishmen and the warm house we expect in winter, they find very hard to become accustomed to. "Though we may criticize American women and your universities," con- NOTICES There will be a meeting of the board of directors of the Women's league at 9 o'clock, tomorrow, i' room e 0 of the library. The e t- 1 will be short but important. Alpha Gamma Delta announces the pledging of Helen V. Andrus, '30 and cluded Miss Glen, "We do want you to Madeloi V. Andrus, '30. know that we really enjoy it here --~ W- very much. We are quite enthused selves to this strange but delightful about it and are trying to adjust our- American university life." Wolverine Cafe SPECIAL SUNDAY DINNERS-You do not know how delicious food can be until you have eaten one of our Sunday dinners. Chicken that will melt in your mouth, i - i I i i 9 I 1 t i rule of the house, and the voluntary v A or involuntary return to English will Fie Freshmen Are HINSDALE To ENTERTAIN be punishable by a small fine, that ] --th~e will be used for the benefit of the es-f Chosen F rDebate For the benefit of the women's tablishment. Ior league, Professor W. B. Hinsdale and Such an experiment has been tried 11Mrs.Hinsdale will hold a chess and at the University of Chicago, and ac- Portia literary society will be rep- checker party at 8 o'clock Friday,I cording to Pik. H. P. Thieme, head resented in its coming debate with March 11, at their home, 716 Forest of the French department, has proved Athena on March 29 by a freshmanl.Ave. Reservations can be made by highly successful. Because it is a new team composed of Suzanne Anspach, calling Mrs. W. G. Smeaton, 9125. Ad- idea at this University there will be 30, Tybel Burman, '30, and Hilde- mission will be 75 cents a person. no definite discrimination concerning , garde Schueren, 30, with Helen Feb the residents of the league house, al- 'lows, '30 and Elizabeth Macauley, '30, O the outstanding players on the ma- though once established it is hoped as alternates. The present team imem- for and academic teams. to restrict the personnel to those wo- bers may be replaced by the alternates -__ men who have had at least three years within the next two weeks. Portia Subscribe for the Michigan Daily. French, thus facilitating progress in will uphold the negative side of the the use of the spoken language. At question, "Resolved that all upper- present however, only an elementary I class women shall be required to knowledge is all that is necessary. participate two hours weekly in some An Id a Place w __j__elective sport for which half credit; iwill be given.' Coeducation Grows In British Colleges POSTPONE GAMES to visit after the movies. OVER PLAY WEEK Delicious toasted sandwich- Coeducation has made marked prog- -- ress in the last half century accord- Class basketball games were called es, refreshing drinks. ing to Miss .D4. J. Tuke, principal of off yesterday and also for all week Belford eQllege for Women, who illus- because of the Junior Girls' play. trates her statement by contrasting When the inter class games are again former conditions in England with resumed the scheduld will be an- those of today. nounced. At the conclusion of the in-, In 1877 there were only 71 women terclass tournament an all-star aca- SWTEET LAND in all British universities who were demic and an all-star major basket- trying to gain a higher education in ball team will be selected. These two the face of bitter opposition and sar- J picked teams will compete in one 2 1 2 South Main casm. In spite of these obstacles, they game to determine which is the su- did not lose sight of their aim. perior. These teams will be composed____ I I I !. abilities on the important one. Let- ters stating the purpose of the plan and the list of activities are being sent to sororities to enlist their co- operation. After the system is ac- cepted students holding positions which give more than one hundred points will be notified and required to change their schedules. The women's assembly at the Uni- versity of Texas is sponsoring a sim-, ilar movement. The number of organ- izations to which a girl may belong is definitely limited, thus differing! from the Northwestern plan. Improve-1 men in scholarship is the first object and secondarily th4 inter),sting of more women in activities. Pi Beta Phi announces the pledging of Mary Gay Van Boesloger, '30. is that American students are much more sophisticated in their amuse- ments. We are quite childish. To sing, play, laugh, and dress up is a good time for us. Perhaps for this reason American women are better dancers l than we. One of the best kinds of free- dom that Americans can claim, is the freedom to work one's way through! college without losing social distinc- tion. "Women work here for their living and are respected for it. In England it would be a disgrace." English women on the whole dress much more poorly than do American women in the opinion of Miss Glen. They use no makeup. American food, in her words, is "superb", especially the sandwiches and salads. Such a diversity of foods is not known by English cooks. American houses, be- the show and give us a trial. Special Chicken Dinners on Sundays. We feature midnight suppers. Come in after the dance or 329 South Main St. Across from the Wuerth Theatre F = I R choice of several side dishes, a large assortment of desserts to choose from, and coffee or milk-all at a ridiculously low price. I I IN SOCIETY! IN BUSINESS! IN THE CLASSROOM! and ON THE CAMPUS! 1 On Hand or in Hand Cuffed Gloves Are Chic The smartest spring Gloves are saucily cuffed with flare or turn-back cuffs. Flared cuffs are adorned with bright colored embroidery-the turn back is contrasting color leather or trimmed with applique. And always-the back is adorned with fancy stitching. $2.98 to $4.75 t. El r/ + J 4 t I i i- r.. i. r . x 1 "; , t, ;. 1 . i i j 4 f /. / . I / ' 1 / 1, 1! l f " 3 . r ; i } ,, { t , 1 ,' ri' ' C S . t. 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