PAGE FOUR THE MICHIGAN DAILY SEPTEMBER 24, 1935 I I I THE MICHIGAN DAILY SPIN, I Published every morning except Monday during the University year and Summer Session by the Board in Con- trol of Student Publications. Member of the Western Conference Editorial Association and the Big Ten News Service. MEMBER ®Assodated c giate rs 1~934 1~I&f~4iz 935- MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the use for republication of all news dispatches credited to it or not otherwise credited in this paper and the local news published herein. All rights of republication of special dispatches are reserved. Entered at the Post Office at Ann Arbor, Michigan, as second class matter. Special rate of postage granted by Third Assistant Postmaster-General. Subscription during summer by carrier, $1.00; by mail, $1.50. During regular school year by carrier, $4.00; by mail, $4.50. Offices: Student Publications Building, Maynard Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Phone: 2-1214. 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Welcome, Freshmen The Michigan Daily welcomes you to Michi- gan, Men and Women of '39! We are glad to greet you to a campus endowed with the rich traditions left by a century-long parade of men and women whose lives have been here enriched. With the intention of conveying to you some idea of the campus and its traditions, the editors of The Daily have created this issue to be distributed free to you, bringing with it also your first copy of our University student newspaper. We are proud of it, and we hope that in time you will share our pride. College Education - A 'Privilege' Or A 'Right'... M ORE THAN 1,600 freshmen - the largest yearling class in many years -officially become a part of the University today .as they enter into the formal period of orientation. It is to be hoped and expected that a very large percentage of this "bumper crop" will remain on the campus for the regulation four-year period. To. these students University life is a new ex- perience, and many, quite naturally, will at first feel hopelessly lost in this new environment. Each of the members of this new freshman class - the Class of 1939-has undoubtedly de- voted some thought to the question of how he (or she) may best take advantage of all the oppor- tunities and advantages the University offers. The concept of a college education has in recent years been going through a transitional stage. Perhaps the spirit of this gradual change is best epitomized by the words of President Ruthven, who, in his initial message to this new class, de- fined enrollment in the University as a "privilege" rather than a "right." That era during which four years of college experience was accepted as the prerogative of any young person, regardless of his (or her) qualifica- tions, may be said to have passed with the recent economic crisis. The novels of the jazz-mad, gin-crazed twenties depicted the type of under- graduate who considered the opportunity for come to college with little or no assistance from home or friends who are either partially or en- tirely self-sustaining. Doubtless, a student who spends his spare hours in an effort to finance his education is bound to take his college career ser- iously, and to search for the very best which Michigan has to offer her students. Among that group of students which is for- tunate enough to be free from material anxiety, there is distinctly evident a trend towards an ap- preciation of the privileges available to them. They too are making better use of their leisure time as shown by the lively interest in public lectures, music and the drama, and student- sponsored forums. Furthermore, the undergrad- uate who finds pleasure in discussing current political and social problems is no longer labelled a prude. When the auto ban was introduced in 1927, the entire student body vigorously protested the measure. Now, however, the necessary restric- tions are accepted as a matter of course by un- dergraduates, and are even acknowledged as beneficial and wholesome. In spite of the many educational and cultural privileges placed at the disposal of the under- graduate there are always discontented rumblings from those who feel that they "are not getting anything out of college." Many seniors have, upon receiving their diplomas, expressed the opinion that they "have wasted four precious years." The new student should realize that his educa- tion will not be served to him on a magic platter embellished with culture. Therefore, he should immediately come to a definite decision as to just what benefits he wishes to derive from his experience at Michigan and begin at once to take advantage of the opportunities offered to him to further that end. The choice lies with the student and let him blame no one but himself, if, as a disillusioned senior, he feels that his four years have been wastefully dissipated. The challenge which presents itself to the un- dergraduate of the "thrifty thirties" is to realize that his college years are a "privilege" which is to be gratefully accepted and wisely used. The Freshman And Orientation.. .. T O MANY an incoming student the thought of Orientation Week doubtless has at first been a source of mild irrita- tion. New undergraduates have always scoffed at any such formal system of acclimation as un- necessary at the University of Michigan. However, one need only recall the average freshman of a decade or more ago - prior to the inauguration of the orientation system - to show the need for this program at Michigan. There were no freshman class mixers, and the new students had little opportunity to become acquainted with other members of their own group. Moreover, the first several weeks of every fall semester found freshmen straggling about the campus searching in vain for their classrooms. The green yearlings ("green" was at that time as essential to the description of a freshman as "babbling" now is to the description of a brook) suddenly discovered himself plunged into new surroundings, and the result was that it took him a good portion of his first semester to become properly adjusted.. Such a "lost-in-the-swim" feeling on the part of the first-year student was perfectly natural. It would be ridiculous to expect tat an under- graduate could be effectively transplanted from a perparatory school to a college campus without acclimation to his new surroundings. However, now that this plan of orientation has been in- augurated, the "green" freshman has virtually disappeared from the campus scene. Originally a lengthy and tedious period, Orien- tation Week has gradually been reduced to a carefully planned four-day schedule. It now includes various smokers and athletic events en- abling the freshman to establish contacts with his own classmates, and it also includes a series of programs designed solely to aid the new student in the process of adjusting himself. Its con- tinued successful operation has enabled the in- coming freshman to accomplish the transition to the University classroom with only a minimum loss of motion. The New Student Faces Rushing ... A PPROXIMATELY 700 entering stu- A dents will "gee whiz" the announce- inent that rushing in fraternities and sororities officially opens Saturday, while the remaining 900 or more wil "so what" it. The 700 are those new students who would, in all probability at this time, trade a Phi Beta Kappa key for a "bid" to a house, while the re- maining 900 are those who have no desire to be- come affiliated with a Greek letter society. However, when as many as 45 per cent of the entering students evidence an interest in pledging a fraternity or sorority the ethical problems in- volved assume a great deal of importance. What should these 700 who will be invited to fraternity and sorority houses during the two- week period know about rushing. One of the major interests of every rushee is the relative financial status of the houses in which he is interested or which are interested in him. Added significance has been given this particular point since the University last year inaugurated a set of financial standards to which houses are expected to conform. Failure to comply with these regulations places the existence of the offending fraternity or sorority on this cam- pus in jeopardy. It, of course, would not be ad- visable for an entering student to pledge a house whose financial standing is questionable. The better houses will reveal their financial condition without being asked, but at any rate it is by no means a breach of good taste on the part of the it ranks high in scholarship. Undoubtedly both of these points are highly important but neither of them makes any fraternity or sorority a "best" house. The best fraternity or sorority for you is the one in which you find conditions most con- genial - congeniality not being the "glad-hand- ing" and "back-slapping" so unfortunately but frequently exhibited by some "brothers" and "sisters." A meritorious attempt to eliminate the scull- duggerys of rushing, which had their origin in the 70's and 80's, has been made by the Interfra- ternity Council here. Definite rules have been created for the conduct of both the active mem- bers of houses and rushees during the rushing per- iod. The rules for the conduct of rushing in both fraternities and sororities are printed in this paper and prospective rushees should become fa- miliar with them. The question of breaking rushing dates has always perturbed some rushees. Although no definite rule has ever been set down, custom dic- tates that it is perfectly proper for a rushee to break dates as no house is interested in you if you are not interested in it. However, it is only a matter of decency for you to inform a house when you have eliminated it. The unfortunate part of rushing is that every freshman will not get what he wants. Somebody's feelings are bound to be injured because he or she did not receive a bid to their "only" fraternity or sorority. There is no advice that can be offered to alleviate the great misery these unfortunates will undoubtedly experience except that do not, in a moment of desperation, pledge a fraternity or sorority which you are not interested in simply because you feel that to be affiliated with a house is the most important thing in your collegiate life. To air it blandly - it just ain't so. Ann Arbor's Culture .:. THE INCOMING MEMBER of the Class of 1939 wil find his new home, Ann Arbor, a center of culture quite as distin- guished as any in the country. His problem will be not to discover worthy artists and speakers, but, rather, to choose from among his many oppor- tunities. Constantly throughout the year concerts, plays, lectures, and exhibitions will be presented. Many musicians, actors, and speakers who are not only nationally but internationally famous will come to Ann Arbor, while at the same time campus groups and individuals will be active. The Choral Union concerts, Oratorical As- sociation lectures, Dramatic Season, and May Festival all have built through the years a fine tradition of excellence, and newer groups are now following in their path. Although all of these activities are an integral part of University life, far too many students, as far as active appreciation is concerned, are al- most oblivious to their existence. All feel proud of Ann Arbor's cultural prominence; many, how- ever, are content with this alone and miss the more genuine and valuable enjoyment of hearing a great musician or listening to a great explorer's personal story of adventure. You, the freshman, will be proud too, but, if satisfied just with that, will miss much that is most enjoyable and important in student life at Michigan, The University Again Advances ... THANKS TO THE BENEVOLENCE of the late Horace H. Rackham, former partner of Henry Ford, who at the time of his death left a fund of more than $10,000,000 to be distributed for the benefit of humanity and the advancement of mankind, the University of Michigan will be enabled to forge to the front as one of the outstanding educational institutions of the United States and even of the world. With the announcement that the trustees of the Horace H. Rackham fund have given the Univer- sity of Michigan $5,000,000 for the benefit of the Graduate School, it might be said that the trustees have administered well. Surely the field of grad- uate study, with its divisions of research and of not higher, but "highest education," is as good a medium as any for the advancement of man. Through this grant, the Graduate School here, already nationally recognized, should take its place as one of the foremost graduate units in existence. Long-planned researches may at last be undertaken. Brilliant young scholars will be furnished the means with which to continue their studies. The Graduate School will be in a posi- tion where it can offer needed service to the gov- ernment and to the public. Last but not least, the school will be properly housed to carry on its work. "Education is the chief method of effecting im- provements in the social structure and the means of meeting problems of a social, political, economi- cal nature,"the Rackham fund trustees stated in announcing the gift. With the advent of the recent depression, education has been one of the "luxuries" heavily hit by budget-paring officials, and it is only through the generosity of such men as the late Horace Rackham that education in the higher sense has been able to survive the de- pression years. The Graduate School endowment is by no means the first assistance the University has re- ceived from the fund. The annual report of the Trustees of the fund for the year 1934, first year of operation of the fund, during which only the income was used, showed a total of 16 gifts to the University totalling almost $150,000. Among these were such donations as $25,000 to continue the archaeological excavations at Karanis, $20,- 000 for a therapeutic pool for the University Hos- pital, $10,000 for 10 research fellowships, and $2,500 for books for the University's FERA freshman col- leges. Most of the Rackham gifts are made with the [THE SCREEN] AT THE MICHIGAN "THE DARK ANGEL" A Samuel Goldwyn-United Artists picture star- ring Fredric March, Merle Oberon, and Herbert Marshall. The World War furnishes the background for this story of two men and a girl in a "Design For Living" triangle. Their lives from the opening scene of their childhood are overshadowed by the Dark Angel who hovers across their paths and identifies its occasional presence by the stir- ring of leaves or the rustling of a curtain. The angel's warnings are masterfully done and never step into the too difficult supernatural motiva- tions which are sometimes seen. The three principals, March, Miss Oberon, and Marshall, all give performances which are models of perfection and restraint in a story of suffer- ing and misfortune which might easily have been overdone by actors of less ability. The two officers, Allan (March) and Jerry (Marshall), both love Kitty (Merle Oberon) from their cradle days. Comes the war and both go, with Kitty still unable to decide which of the two she loves most. On a leave, however, she finds that it is Allan and they are kept from an im- mediate marriage only by Allan's being recalled to the front. Shortly after Allan goes out on a raiding party and is not seen again. Kitty mourns his death while we are finding Allan in a hospital, blind and determined not to return to his former home because he fears the pity he believes his condition will evoke. The climax comes in Allan's cottage after he has achieved fame as a writer of children's books and it is one that will stand for a long time as one of the best pieces of acting we have seen. Miss Oberon gives an inspired performance throughout; Marshall brings his inevitable charm and competence to his role; and March is perfect both as Kitty's lover and as the blinded ex-soldier. One scene which stood out for us was the origi- nal parting of the two soldiers from their mother and Kitty when they left for the front the first time. We recommend it as one of the "must" pictures of the season. J.C.F.H. AT THE MAJESTIC "TOP HAT" Starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, with Edward Everett Horton, Erik Rhodes, Eric Blore, and Helen Broderick. Following in the foosteps of "Roberta" and "The Gay Divorcee," and with almost the same cast throughout, "Top Hat" will not fail to please one and all, for it lives up to the precedent established by Fred and Ginger in the past. Is a lively musical, with the dances even better than before and Ginger providing the heart in- terest in connection with a plot that apears to have no solution until the final scene. Fred meets Ginger informally and they fall in love at once, aided by Irving Berlin's matchless melodies. Complications which arise are due to Ginger's be- lieving that Fred is the husband of one of her friends, and her rebound leads her to marry her employer. You had better see the solution for yourself. Highest honors in the supporting roles go to Edward Everett Horton who, as the real husband of Ginger's friend, is at his comedy best, and to Eric Blore, Horton's valet. As in the past his performance leaves nothing to be desired, and his comedy reaches its height when he, in Italy, finds a policeman who pretends not to understand English, whereupon Eric indulges in what is prob- ably a universal desire and tells the officer, in English, just what he and his ancestors resemble. The officer, however, was playing possum and Eric goes off to the Italian version of the Bastille. "Isn't This A Lovely Day," "Cheek to Cheek," "The Piccolino," and the theme song, "Top Hat," are four of the hit tunes contributed by Irving Berlin which stands out in the picture and prom- ise to have a long run as favorites. -J.C.H. COMING TO THE MICHIGAN "DIAMOND JIM" A Universal production starring Edward Arnold in the title role, with Jean Arthur, Binnie Barnes, Cesar Romero, and Eric Blore. The picture is based on the life of James Buchanan Brady, the man who wore diamonds valued at two million dollars and once offered Lillian Russel one million to marry him. The story opens with Brady's birth in 1856 and carries on to his death after a full and colorful life, revealing in the meantime many of the ex- periences of the noted millionaire in New York City during the period of the "gay nineties." In reality it is a picture of the era of railroad-build- ing and fortune-making and deals with the par- ticular success of Jim in getting his first job, in putting across million dollar deals, and in giving hundred-thousand dollar parties. With Arnold's acting excellence a foregone conclusion, and a fine supporting cast, there is no chance that "Diamond Jim" will be other than a success. As Others See It Stick To Your Work (From The Wichita Sunflower) UUNIVERSITY statistics show that the casual- ties among freshmen exceed those in other classes. Many of them withdraw even before the year is out. vironments and friends that are comfortable and familiar as old shoes. All of which is very foolish. It takes time and courage to appreciate new things. Everyone in the University once felt the despondency which many freshmen are beginning to feel. But they didn't quit and they're very glad of it. Freshmen, stand by your guns! Your dean, professors, and fellow students will be glad to help to help you when you are faced with dif- ficult problems. And as the months pass you will feel the charm and gaiety of the University of Wichita taking possession of you until at last the triumph of graduation will be mixed with re- gret that your school life is finished. New Deal And The College (From The Alabama Crimson-White) CRITICS of the New Deal need only to visit the campuses of colleges and universities throughout the country to be shown what the present administration is doing for Young Ameri- ca. The inevitable increase in the enrollment of most of the colleges is due in no small part to the Federal aid that i being given at present to the schools and their students. FERA jobs here at the University have aided materially in permitting many worthwhile stu- dents to attend college. A great many of those who heretofore were denied the benefits of a col- lege education were for the most part those who deserved one more than any others. It is gratifying to learn that 32,000 people hav been put to work in Alabama and that there no longer exists in this state a federal "dole." Ala- bama, along with the state of Wyoming, has been taken off the relief roles, and the progress that the state has made toward economic improve- ment can be noticed here at the state university. Federal aid in the form of WPA grants that will come in the future will also bring into effect improvements around the campus. Social workers and educators that think that too much time and money have been devoted to our delinquent classes instead of our young and intelligent citizens will no doubt have their fears allayed by such projects as these. Washington Off The Record EDITOR'S NOTE: The author of this column is a University of Michigan graduate who has done news- paper work in Ohio, Oklahoma, New York, and Wash- ington, D. C. She gathers material for her column,_ which willrappear on this page from time to time, in the daily round of the Capitol reporter. By SIGRID ARNE THE STORY leaked out only after Congress ad- journed. During one of the last days, Repre- sentative Claude V. Parsons of Illinois spent two uncomfortable hours conducting business on the House floor in his stocking feet. He had worn new shoes to the floor. They hurt, so he slipped them off under his chair. They were gone when he wanted them again, but busi- ness went on and Parsons had to ignore his pre- dicament. He finally found them in the cloak room where some prankster had hidden them after taking them from under the unsuspecting Parsons' chair. Postmnaster "Jim" Farley returned from Hollywood with an unusual enthusiasm after such a trip. It's Shirley Temple. "She's smart as a whip, and acts like a Democrat," says Farley. THE YOUNG MAN filled out his application blank for a job in the rural electrification of- fices. He listed several colleges degrees and added that he had unusual ability for handling people. "I gained it,' he explained, "in my college years when I acted as assistant in a large funeral es- tablishment." Two of the smallest houses in the country stand in Alexandria, Va., which lies on the Potomac River half way between Washing- ton and Mount Vernon. One house is only seven feet, six inches wide. The other is eight feet. Both are oc- cupied. SENATOR J. "HAM" LEWIS of Illinois was listening to the jokes about huge government appropriations. One wit elaborated on how much difference a comma can make if shifted in a billion-dollar figure. "You probably know of the man, Tucker, in Massachusetts,' said Lewis, "who aspired to be known as the author of a book. But he couldn't; he knew nothing of punctuation. However, he prepared something which looked like a book and put all the punctuation in back with a note to readers to put in their punctuation where they pleased." ONE sweet old lady seems aghast at the energy of those who belong to the National Geographic society. She recently decided to take the so- ciety's magazine, but she didn't know that sub- scribers automatically become members of the society. When she received her notice of nomi- nation to membership she replied: "I appreciate the honor of nomination. But I must regretfully decline since I am now too ad- vanced in years to participate in any of your expeditions." CONGRESS LEFT and Cabinet secretaries un- consciously dismissed governors' names from their minds. So the arrival of Gov. H. Styles Bridges of New Hamshire caused a little distress, particularly since his name is difficult to catch over the phone. He called Secretary Ickes' office for an ap- pointment. "Mr. Breeches, you say?" queried a polite sec-