six THE MICHIGAN DAILY Walter Urges More Mentors For Freshmen With The Present Facilities Student Gets Limited Attention, He Says By ROBERT FITZHENRY The need for a greater number of counselors for the freshman class to aid in advising new students concern- ing the University life and problems was stressed yesterday by Prof. Erich A. Walter, head of the Academic counseling service of the literary col- lege. At the present time, with limited staff and facilities, Professor Walter pointed out, "we often cannot arrange the first conference with a student until after the sixth week of the semester and even then only 10 min- utes can be given to each freshman." The present allotment is one ad- visor to 193 freshmen, the advisors manage to interview approximately 50 per cent of the new class during the second semester. Conditions Have Improved A much warmer reception would be accorded a Michigan graduate of former years, however, if he were to return to his alma mater this year in the role of a freshman, Professor Walter said, "The graduate would find," he continued, "that today defi- nite facilities have been established to aid the new student in making the all-important first adjustment to col- lege life. Whereas formerly fresh- men were told to swim or sink, the contemporary scheme presents a somewhat more optimistic arrange- ment." The present counseling service was initiated by Prof. Lewis G. Vander- velde of the history department who began, six years ago, to devote regu- lar office hours to-advising students who needed academic counseling. "At first there was no compulsion and the whole program was carried out on a voluntary basis," Professor Wal- ter said. Staff Enlarged "Since that time, however, the service has been steadily expanded until we now have a staff of eight counselors-six for freshmen and two for sophomores. Kenneth L. Jones of the botany department, Prof. Dwight C. Long* of the history de- partment, Prof. Bruno Meinecke of the Latin department and I handle the freshmen," Professor Walter said, "while Prof. James H. Hodges of the physical chemistry department and Prof. Arthur Van Duren of the Ger- man department take care of the sophomores. "There are three principal services we counselors try to give the enter- ing students in our first conference with them," he said. First we have them prepare a daily time chart, and with this picture before ue we then show them how to arrange study hours with a minimum loss of time, how to make able use of time between lectures by studying in vacant class- rooms or in one of the numerous li- brarys about campus. We find that the new student wastes a great deal of daylight time . that rmight well be devoted to aca- demic work, simply because he trots back and forth from his room instead of acquainting himself with some of the many places for study found in every University building. Reduced Program Helpful "Secondly," he continued, "we at- tempt to fit the academic burden to the ability of the student. If a man finds his studies too difficult either because of inferior high school train- ing or for other reasons, he .may be encouraged to reduce his program so that he can learn thoroughly well those subjects that do remain. If suchi a student has genuine ability, but hasI suffered from poor training, a reduced academic program often enables him to pass his first semester's work. In the second semester, with sufficient adjustment made, he carries a full academic load successfully. "The third point which we attempt to straighten out in the initial con- ference with the student is the ques- tion of outside work," Professor Wal- ter said. "And here we strike a for- midable snag. In the main we coun- selors agree that outside employment is deleterious to the general welfare of the student. It is usually under- taken with a consequent sacrifice to both academic and extra-curricular activity. If we find any student working more than 18 hours, we consider that the danger flag is up, though of course there are marked exceptions, especially in the case of brilliant minds." h. How Completed Union-Dormitory Quadrangle Will Look I1 Paralysis Preventative May Be Used Widely Soon, Dr. PeetSays Student 'Guinea Pigs' Aid In Efforts To Overcome Final Difficulties By WILLIAM SHACKLETON Widespread use of a preventive agent for infantile paralysis awaits only the determination of a best method for individual application, ac- cording to Dr. Max Peet of the Uni- versity Hospital staff. There is no question, Dr. Peet stat- ed, but that the agent, an aqueous solution of zinc sulphate, is effective in preventing incidence of the disease. Complete spraying of the solution over the olefactory area, the nasal region in which sensations of smell originate, was declared to be essen- tial. In order to test the efficacy of various methods of application and the extent of irritation student vol- unteers are being used in the Hos- pital, Dr. Peet stated. One per cent solutions of the zinc sulphate have been found the most efficient so far, he added, and a 0.5 per cent solu- tion of picric acid and alum has also proved a preventative. Immunity for at least a month follows application of these preventatives . Germ Attacks Brain Although the exact means by which Infirmary Is Taxed By Minor Illnesses The infirmary of the Health Serv- ice is filled to capacity, Dr. William M. Brace of, the Health Service re- ported yesterday. Most of the pa- tients are recovering from colds, ton- silitis, and minor operations, he said. Two cases of pneumonia were report- ed by Dr. Brace. One student has ben sent to a private hospital for treatment, he said. The student section of the Univer- sity Hospital is also filled, according to Dr. Albert C. Kerlikowske, chief resident physician. There is no disease epidemic, he declared, but there is a large number of students who are recovering from sicknesses that are prevalent at this time of the year. Former Employee Of City Dies At 69 Leslie J. Bush, 69 years old, of Dix- boro, formerly superintendent of c'on- struction for the Ann Arbor water department, died yesterday morning in St. Joseph's hospital after a brief illness. Mr. Bush was connected with the water department for 15 years. He retired in 1931. He was born Aug. 3, 1867 in Dixboro and lived most of his life in Ann Arbor. He is survived by his widow, a daughter and several cousins. Fu- neral services will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Muehlig chapel with the Rev. L. L. Finch officiating. Jewelry and Watch Repairing HALLER'S Jewelry State at Liberty the disease germs enter the olefac- tory nerve is not known, Dr. Peet said, it has been established that they, do attack the brain and spinal column by way of this nerve alone. For this reason the coverage of the nerve ends is of prime importance in preventing the disease. Previous work upon the prevention, of infantile paralysis has been car- ried out upon monkeys, which were infected with the disease for this pur- pose. Old World monkeys only can be used for this testing, Dr. Peet remarked, because they. are the only kinds which contract the disease. Adverse Reports Discounted Reports, from the south to the ef- fect that the zinc sulphate had not prevented infantile paralysis were at- tributed by Dr. Peet to haphazard and inadequate spraying of the nose. Imperfect and badly designed atom- izers were so often in evidence, he pointed out, that it was impossible for the solution to have been properly applied. The chief handicap to the general application of the solution lies in its irritating effect, Dr. Peet said. The stronger solutions are especially troublesome in this respect, although in no case is the irritation more dis- tressing than a smallpox vaccination, for example. Temporarily the sense of smell is affected, but this lasts only about a week. 17-Year Old Youth On 2nd Probation Joseph Werner, 17 years old, 1309 Henry St., was convicted and placed on probation yesterday in Circuit Court on a charge of breaking and enteringbthe St. Andrew's church house Feb. 6. Werner was already on probation following his conviction last April on a charge of larceny. Judge George W. Sample ordered him to pay $50 costs and make restitution to the church when he earns the required sum. Prof. Howard McClusky of the School of Education was designated special probationary officer. Schnabel, Noted Austrian Pianist, To Play Tuesday Ninth Choral Union Artist Noted As An Interpreter Of Beethoven's Works Arthur Schnabel, Austrian pianist, appearing in the ninth Choral Union concert, will present works of Schu- bert, Beethoven, and Schumann in a revised program Tuesday, Feb. 23 in Hill Auditorium. For 35 years, beginning at the age of 15, Schnabel has been giving con- certs in this country and abroad, residing largely in London. He has established and is famous for his style of presentation called "The Schnabel Vogue." His interpreta- tions of Beethoven have also won him international recognition as the foremost interpreter of this composer. This season in New York City he is giving a series of seven Beethoven recitals. Has Composed And Edited Schnabel was born in Lipnik, Ca- rinthia, and studied under Leschet- izky. He first distinguished himself as an exponent of Brahms, and latei gave a series of sonata recitals with Carl Flesch in Berlin. His is also a composer of numerous songs anc piano pieces and the editor, with Carl Flesch, of the collection of Mo- zart violin sonatas. Known equally well as a piano ped- agogue, Schnabel's American pupil alone include Henri Deering, Guy. Maier, Lee Pattison, Hortense Mon- ath, Eunice Norton. His phonograph recordings include a recently com- pleted set of the 32 sonatas ofBeet- hoven and the five concertos. The program which he wiw present on Tuesday includes: Schubert: Sonata in A major (post- humous) including Allegro, Andan- tino, Scherzo: Allegro vivace, and Rondo: Allegretto. Beethoven: Fantasie, Op. 77; Six Bagatelles, Op. 126; Rondo a capric- cio, Op. 129, 9 major. Schumann: Die Davidsbundler- tanze, Op. 6 (second version), 18 char- acter pieces: lively, fervently, with humor, impatiently, with simplicity, very swiftly, not fast, briskly, viva- ciously, in the style of a ballad every fast), with simplicity, humorously, ferocious and gay, delicate and sing- ing, alive, in good spirits, as though from afar, not fast. THREE DIE IN BLAZE DETROIT, Feb. 18.-(IP)-An early- morning fire killed Mrs. Constance Hayes, 34, society woman, and two of her daughters in their terrace home in suburban Grosse Pointe today. Prof. Dorr Speaks To Alpha Nu Society ! -I The principal contentions of the opposing parties on the Supreme Court question were outlined by Prof. Harold M. Dorr of the political sci- ence department at the weekly meet- ing of Alpha Nu, campus forensic society, held Wednesday, Angell Hall. Ili II NEW STYLES FIRST AT WILD'S -i _ _ - __ _ __.r.- _ -4- FINAL REDUCTION can SUITS VALUES TO $40-Now FOLLOWING the most successful sea- son mn several years, we find ourselves practically sold down to sizes 37, 38 and 39. To correct this unbalanced condition, we have made a drastic reduction for immediate clearance. There are 66 suits - all new this season - and in face of rising prices-it makes every suit an outstanding bargain. 11 I 11 I WALK? No! When ACE CABS are rarin' to go With arouD rates so low. 11 11 .I 111 1 1 III 11