THE MICHIGAN DAILY -v--v . INTRAMURAL SPORTS WILL BE BIG FEATURE OF THIS YEAR'S ACTIVITIES; HOCKEY WILL OPEN THE SEASON WITH PRACTICE THIS WEEK r .. MARION READING2, 9 IS IIEAJ OF BOARD IN CONTROL OF HOUSE ATHLETICS USE TOURNAMENT SYSTEM Winners And Losers Play In A And B Leagues To Decide Campus Chiamionshilp Intramural sports are scheduled as a heavy feature of this year's activi- ties. This means. more enthusiasm on the part of the various houses and decidedly fewer forfeits. Such is the program being planned by the Intra- mural Board, headed by Marion Read- ing, '29, manager, and Frances Sac- kett, '30, assistant manager. The season opens with a major 4port, hockey, and practices can be held three nights a week, Monday, Wednes- day, and Friday- from 4 till 6. Those interested are asked to watch the bul- letin notices as ptactices will start this week. The championship will be decided in a league tournament. Four teams compose a league, each team playing every other member of its league. The two winners are placed in Tourna- ment A, the "big league." From this Organizations Offer New Activities For First Year Women group, the campus champions are de- cided. The eliminated teams compose a consolation "B" tournament. Throughout the year, a point poster is kept on the W. A. A. bulletin in Bar- bour gym, rating the various organi- zations according to athletic stand- ing. For each major sport a cup is atj stake. Three years a winner makes a house its permanent possessor. Last year, Betsy Barbour won the hockey cup for the third successive time, and the hockey cup now belongs to that dormitory. Kappa Delta has gone two-thirds of the way towards being the permanent possessor of the bas- ketball cup. The baseball cup is open for aspiring champions. Betsy Barbour won it away from Kappa Delta in the spring. A fvew plan this year makes every Freshman woman a member of the permanentgroup in which she was listed during Freshman week. Zone teams will be organized for those in- dependent women who are living in leagub houses.. So the intramural department gives every University woman -an oppor- tunity to participate in some sport. It, offers a place "where college women can simply play for the fun of play-, ing." Unlike all other sports, whether, a competent unit wins or loses cham- pionships, the chief purpose of intra-I mural sports, "the game for its ownl sake," has not been defeated. - Women Find Place In Lumber Industry Lumber industries have long been considered work designed exclusively for men but Mrs. A. H. Webster who conducts a retail lumber yard in Bro- ton, N. Y., recently emphasized the fact that women may easily become of great importance in this industry. At a speech given at the eleventh an- nual convention of the National Re- ,tail Dealer's association at Tacoma, Washington, Mrs. Broton told of the place women are gaining both as cus- tomers of lumber yards and as sales people in these yards. Women come into prominence in the lumber business through their sympathetic understanding of how to solve the problems of women build- ers. More women are building their 'own homes at the present time than ever before. A widespread movement in sample rooms is now going on and this is said to be the result of the influence of women in the trade. It has long "been recognized that women could sell building materials to men. This has been proved in the experimental .stage of the industry. Women know what they want in their home and with other women to help them better "building materials and satisfactory ones may be obtained. Since 85 cents of every dollar in the American household is spent by wom- en it is important that the lumber dealers and manufacturers seriously consider the needs of women. Mrs. Broton concluded her address with the words, "The American tend- ency to spend all available household money on luxuries can be gradually turned toward improving homes and building better ones through the in- fluence of women in the industry." OFLD HOUSE ORGANIZED AS MAISON FRANCAISEli French is The Only Language Used The 1 Students of The New League House. MLLE. MOULIN IS HEAD 'Now That The Cars Are Gone, We Girls Will Have To Look At Men,' Says Cora Speaking English is taboo in the Maison Francaise, the new French league house which has been organ- ized for the first time this year. Only those who have had special opportun- ities in France or two years of Uni- versity French and are able to speak the language quite fluently are priv- ileged to live in the house. The Maison Francaise is located on 822 Oakland Ave., and 12 university wom- en are living there. If there are any other women interested in it ,they are 'asked to see Miss Alice Lloyd in the office of Advisors to Women. M. Rene Talamon 'who has been spending thepast' sumer inFrance Is expected to return in a few days and will be accompanied by Madem- oiselle Lucette Moulin who will super- vise the house. Mile. Moulin is a graduate of Knox 'College. She is very much interested! in America, .and according to a letter from M. Talamon is very well qual- ified for the position of organizing and directing the French house. All the women living at the house will have the advantage of con- versing with Mlle. Moulin at break- fast and at dinner, and also a half hour after dinner every evening will be devoted to social conversation in French. After the return of M. 'Talamon and Mlle. Moulin arrange- ments will be made for French lunch- eons., the place to be decided later, where people living outside of the house may participate. In the University of Wisconsin and Chicago the Mason Francaise has< been very successful, and from all ap-l pearances, it is thought that it will1 prove equally so -at this university. MAY RE=APPEAR AT WHITNEY THEATRE by S SAYS ( THE C"01-El. a Packard roadster. I suppose the logical thing to do I used to think the Michigan men would be to extend a hearty greeting to were positively brutal to be so anti to- all the misled freshmen who are just ward us girls, but after the first coming into this educational insti- week of walking with one of these tution of many activities and some block-heads, I've decided that they knowledge. But, honestly I am so used a good deal of common sense in completely fatigued that I am in no jkeeping themselves aloof. At least condition to think of anything ex- they pulled the wool over the eyes of cept my pedal extremities! Honest, the girls cm-cerning their real per- girls, did you ever see anything like sonality. If I had a character like it with all the cars gone I never some of these bozos who pose as, realized what a bunch of dumb soaks human frigidaires. I bet I'd keep there were among the masculine popu- myself aloof, too, unless I had a lation on this campus until I had Cadillac to redeem my reputation. It'ss, to start walking with them. Some- a cinch, a man doesn't have to 'talk, one said: "A good car can cover when you're going sixty, lounging a multitude of sins," and any imper- against the mohair of a Lincoln fection in a man's intellect can so ; coupe, but it takes a lot of clever easily be overlooked when he has a talking to make a girl forget that she Pierce Arrow for a foot-weary co-ed bought her shoes two sizes too small to recline in. And a homely man and has a blister on both heels. somehow makes such a diferent ap- But,+ folderol, and other expressions pearance when he gives you the once of boredom! That's giving the boys over from behind the steering gear of too much the take down. Being of YOU CAN ALWA YS TELL A FRESHMAN GIRL BY THE CLOTHES SHE WEARS L a r L 1 , ?3 t, i-. cr f, " 1. s 3 3 PHYSICAL EDUC4l SCHOOL NUMBERS Enrollment in the physical tion school shows a slight it over the past year. Fifteen class women have transferred other schools; nine freshmen lia rolled. The department now in about sixty women. Last year's graduating class bered fourteen, all of whom hav placed. Mrs. Van Sickle, head department, announces that th ,eport came in recently which4 'the University of Iowa has s, Irene Field, '27, in its deupartn teaching. The requirement of a semes directed teaching in both a high and an elementary school has divided by the appointment following senior women. I high school, supervised by Mr Sickle: Sarah Bonine, Florence ,ers, Janet Jones, Marva Hough, dough, Mildred Hardy, and Ge Welch. They will teach one I day. The **following, under Mis ormick's 6upervision will tea, Angell school: Helen Beaumon iam Hosmer, Julia Mottier, I Robinson,: Eleanor Treadwell, Tuthill, Nellie Hoover, and 1 Van Tuyl. Oxford Man Cho To Succeed. Vibi 'THE MONIT tJR' FINDS A REVIVAL OF THE SALON IN MRS. STEDMAN,.-'S FORUM Desire to associate with others o1 the same interests, to do something worth while in a certain field, has led to the organization of numerous socie- ties, and clubs, which cover every in- terest which women on the campus have. Dramatics, music, literature, de- bating, athletics, and the various pro- fessions are all represented. Some draw their membership'through try- outs, some through'scholarships. All welcome any woman who is eligible and interested in its activities. Dramatics off'ers"one of the largest of the groups. There are several dra-' matic organizations, which from time to time produce plays, either for the other members of the club, or for pub- lic performance, and give the mem- bers practice and training in speaking and acting. These choose new mem- bers by tryouts. Masques, and Mum- mers are made up 'of women of the University. The Junior Girl's play is given by the junior women, of all col- leges, every yearB esides the speak- ing parts, there are dances, both solo' and in groups, and songs, which, to- gether with the- rest of the play, are written by the junior women. The Comedy Club and Players' Club are, composed of both men and women, and choose members by tfryout. These clubs, however, produce larger plays, which are usuallygiven several times, before the public. Music offers work in the forms of glee clubs, of which there are two, the Freshman Girls' Glee Club and the University Girls' Glee Club, the Choral Union, the Mandolin Club, and the Women's League Orches'tra, which represents singing, as well as instru- mental work. The Choral Union is composed of 'both men and women. There are several literary societies, Portia, and Athena, which give debates. during the year, and Chi Delta Phi, which is purely a writing club. To try out for the latter, it is necessary to submit a manuscript. Women are eligible for the debating teams, but there are no formal orga- nizations of the teams. Michigan Dames is an organization of the wives of the students. There1 are organized groups -of those of vari- ous sections of the country, and of various religious denominations, most of which notify those whom they as- sume would be interested. Among the professions are several such as Theta Sigma Phi, Sigma Alpha Iota, and Mu Phi Epsilon, which are musical, and Chi Phi, which is liter- ary. The Cosmopolitan Club is an organi- zation representative of all races and countries found on the campus. All students of the University are eligible. Meetings of these organizations are announced by their officers, through publication. Back in the eighteenth century in France women were the organizers of social groups which met to discuss intelligently all current questions. Meetings were held regularly at the homes of the most prominent of the organizers and were called the Salons. As the political and social turmoil of the.French nation subsided, so did the Salons. And now in the twentieth cen- tury comes another organization with t a purpose similar to. that of the French enthusiasts. Only this time it is American. It is the Fortnightly Forum organized by Miss Adelaide Stedman. The Christian Science Moni- .tor feels that Miss Stedman is decid- edly a pioneer in a field of activity very little explored by the modern woman. The Monitor goes on to say: "When one sees Miss Stedman with winning race and ready wit guiding the discussions of a large group of men and women, and deftly looking after 10 or 12 guests of honor, one realizes that she is entirely mistress of the situation and is thoroughly en- joying it. For organizing and 'chair- ing' a forum is an occupation, very de- cidedly, and has its bread and butter side which, if less sparkling, is eqtally interesting. "In developing her forum, Miss Sted- man has touched a distinctly new note. There are forums to debate poli- tics, current events, literature, re-. ligion, the theatre -and many other specialized subjects, but Miss Sted- man's Fortnightly Forum broadens its scope by having for its function the discussion of current ideas. Some of the subjects which she has' chosen in- clude, "Is Nationalism a Virtue or a Vice"; "Publicity, Good .or Bad"; "Is Jaz' Music"; "Modern Social Stand- ards"'; "The Function of Criticism"; "Skyscrapers and Traffic Congestion." The Monitor explains how delight- fully different the new American forum is from what the average mind conjures up as an image when the word forum is mentioned: "Pillars and pediments, togas and torches, oratory and arguments, with vague echoes of 'Lend me your ears!' That is why one has such a delightful surprise if one is fortunate to be invited to a suppe- dis- cussion of the Fortnightly Forum. Here is the gracious atmosphere of the salon, intimate, understanding, bril- liant. 'There are no stodgy speeches. The subject of the evening is pre- sented from various angles, very briefly by the guests of honor, who are authorities on the topic, and the rest of the evening is devoted to general discussion in which the members and the guests enter wholeheartedly. This plan in operation acts as a safety valve. It insures for everyone a good time.. Instead of having to sit and bling and boiling unexpressed, until they get home and grumble about it, 5 the members and guests of the Fort- nightly Forum have an opportunity to set forth their own opinions and an oc- casion for the discussion of the sub- ject with those who perhaps had given it more thought." The Monitor says that the chair- man of the Fortnightly Forum finds "talk" an indicator. "It is the needle on the ever-changing barometer of thought trends. She watches thought trends as assiduously as a mariner does his compas and catches ideas be- fore they crystalize and become events. This is the secret of the suc- cess of her forum. This encourages the accomplishment of useful pur- poses. Think how many current events could be avoided by watching thought trends! Talk is very often the straw which shows the way the wind blows. "All through history, great periods of social change have been preceded by eras of talk. Miss Stedman, in amplifying her 'idea of the Forum, 1 points this out. She says: 'Think of the salons, the inns, the clubs all crowded with people talking, talking for years before the French Revolu- tion. If anyone had asked individuals the object of that talk, few could have answered, yet that group discussion crystalized into the group sentiment which was no small part of the motive power of the French Revolution. 'The same sort of thing took place in medieval Europe preceding the\ Re- naissance, and again in the American colonies before their war 'for 'inde- pendence. This inherent desire for so- cial discussion as well as the still more innate curiosity to see and hear the important people of the time is somewhat repressed in the inhabi- tants of our large cities. In small communities, the town halls and even the corner groceries serve somewhat this purpose. The old fellows who tilt back their chairs, one eye on the railroad station and the other on the hotel, discuss what is going on. In cities the split-back chairs have been changed for French gold ones, and the desire to look at and hear prominent men and women of to- day, keener than ever, has become the .inspiration of the public dinner habit which has so grown upon Americans." Because of the belief that the souls of ancestors are transferred to chil- dren, Eskimo natives do not punish their offspring. The half-cent stamp is the lowest denomination of all adhesive postage stamps issued by the United States "You can always tell a freshman girl by the way she dresses!" So spoke the gay young sophomores, the jolly juniors, and the grand old seniors of years gone by. And they spoke the truth. It used to be that the young women entering the ranks of "collegiennes" for the first time used the \occasion to blossom out in all their verdancy. Going away to col- lege was a 'bigger event then than now; and she who was leaving home 'to acquire a higher eduecation spent 'hours in building her wardrobe of the pretties and daintest of clothes which every college girl must have. The result was that the preciously- cherished dresses being a bit too pretty and dainty stood out in bas- relief and formed a target for many a scornful snicker from passing upper-i classmen. Then followed hours of heartbreak as young Miss Verdant I gradually became conscious that the' little beaded blue taffeta with gor- gette sleeves and those cute satin pumps she had thought 'would be so nice on the campus just weren't being NOTICES An elective 'class for credit has been organized in natural dancing. It will meet at 4 o'clock on Tuesday and Thursday, and is open to all inter- ested, regardless of class. See Miss Johnson. Interclass hockey begins Thursday. All University women who are at all interested in hockey, please report on Palmer field at the following hours Thursday: Seniors and juniors at 4 p. m. and sophomores and freshmen at 5 p. m. You do not have to know how to play to come out for prac- tices. We are expecting some good material among the entering women. Orchesis members are expected to be at a meeting tonight at 7:30. that nature, I've simply got to stick to theuhonest policy, as old G. W. once quoted, and if lack of cars has showed up a bunch of goofs, at least it's given the poor underdog with no money but a lot of spice a chance to have his coming out party, and be- lieve me when the girls start look- ing for the "MIEN instead ot the cars,°there are going to be a bunch ofr 'men sadly left out and 'another worn by her more experienced school- mates! "You can always tell a freshman girl by the clothes she wears!" To- day the upperclassmen can still speak the same words about her little sisters. And she speaks the truth. But the truth is so diferent! She is forced to admit, (but confidentially) that the wearing apparel of first-year women is even more charming than her own, because for one reason, it is always brand new in fashion and in material, Proff. 0. H. Lee, a Rhodes s while in her own wardrobe are the has been chosen to succeed inevitable left-overs from last year. How could any senior, junior or Charles Vibbert of the philosop sophomore resist admiring the smart- partment. Professor Lee is a ness and suitability exhibited by the uate of the University of Min freshmen woman in selection of and a Rhodes student of Oxfoi clothes? Good taste in the person of a freshman girl abounds on every will teach philosophy during Pr campus in gay and quiet tones, trig Vibbert's absence. The latt sports ensembles, pretty and dainty been appointed director of th en igh, yet in perfect accord with tinental branch of the America the occasion. versity union in -Paris. Lea Establisbed 18,i7 Ph'one' Frocks, and Accessori for the College Girl When in Doubt Wear Black Satin - ({ r F , j,. l f.% ti -(-F ., :. MRS. FIhE.! Mrs. Fiske with an all-star com- pany including Otis Skinner and Mar- garet Anglin is touring the'countryz in a revival of "The 'Merry Wives of Windsor." Mrs. Fiske has appeared in Ann Arbor in "Ghosts" and Otis Skinner in "In Honor of the Family"; during the past year. Margaret Anglin. played in the revival of "Electra" which was popular in New York 'last, season. Frooks of black satin are very chic for both fall and winter. They'are softly flared, tucked and pleated models. Simple tailored black satin frocks for afternoon and eve- ning wear are among this group, and the girl who deeds a practcal dress will find her fashionable young heart completely satisfied.i K'. $14.75 up $ "The Merry Wives of Windsor" may bunch unexpectedly come to the Whitney Theater. don't you forget it! included, and Shoes for Every Walk in Life Here's the shoe you'll want to greet the brisk new season with the right amount of enthusiasm. .Patent leather slippers con- tinue to be popular with girls who are fastidiously chic. Its handsome gleam makes it an attractive note in any ensemble. I I I . s , Reopening of the Famous Parisian School of Dances $8 $9 $10 Accessories for Your Costume Director, Mime. Calliope Charisse BOUTONNIERES C H OK E R S We Teach All Kinds of Modern Dances and Fancy Steps True smartness forbids your appearing without a spray or posy on your shoul-