I -- - -7--w- I I lppmm SECTION THREE C, r ffirt x &iiI1p WOMEN'S SECTION r i i ir rr r rw ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1940 WAA To Preview Styles And Sports At Annual Exhibit fis111 HIGH TIME! Hello, you holding down the railroad seat next to mine. It's high time I met you, since our destinations are the same, and from Squedunk to Ann Arbor is a nice long roll. Sit down, you look questionish. What? How will you meet people because Michigan-is-so-large-that- people-don't-know-each-other? Just wait until people swarm around to meet you during orientation week. Your first days in the dormitory will be one big and lasting "hello, where do you come from and do you know so-and-so?" Then there is your orientation group and advisers who will ntroduce you around, not only to people, but to 600 Newcomers To Begin Program With Welcome From Orientation Group New At At Students To Gather 4 P.M. Tomorrow Palmer Field ' WAA President Dr. Margaret Bell To Address Group Sports activities, their facilities and opportunities will be introduced to freshmen and transfers at the eighth annual style show and sports exhibit of the Women's Athletic As- sociation at 4 p.m. tomorrow at Pal- mer Field. The program will be opened by Jane Grove, '41, president of the WAA, who will welcome the new stu- dents. Dr. Margaret Bell, head of the women's physical education depart- ment, will also address the group. Sports Clothes Shown Clothes modeled at the show will indicate the correct attire for the various sports programs at Michi- gan. Although outfits worn for phy- sical education classes will be shown, stress will be laid on club and spare- time-sports costumes. As the models parade down the steps from the bal- cony to the terrace, Miss Grove will comment upon the costumes and the sports for which they are appro- priate. Comfort and style for bulls-eye- hitters will be shown by Betty Ly- man, '42, and Hazel Casler, '43, while Betty Zunk, '42, and Barbara Fisher, '41, will wear clothes correct for bad- minton. The freedom of basketball and bowling togs will enhance the costumes of Dorothy Thompson, "41, Lois Basse, '42, Betty Jane Barnett, '43, and Claire M. De Weese, '42. Fencers Model Costumes Plastrons and foils will mark Dor- een Voiles, '42, and Mary Reichle, '43, as fencers, while Mary Jane Kil- lean, '41, and Anna Williams, '42, .will be dressed for those 300-yard drives-to-the-green. Future hockey players may wish to look like Char- lotte Kinney, '4lEd, and Dorothea Ortmayer, '41. Leotard costumes will mark as modern dancers Evelyn Spamer, '42Ed., and Shirley Ris- burg, '42Ed. Outdoor sports enthusiasts may take their cues from those clothes to be, shown by Gertrude Inwood, '43, Dorothy Way, '43, Jessie Zschoer- ner, '41, Ruth Aupspurger, '41, Jean Abraham, Spec, and Willy Simpson, '42L, while posters and canterers may want to take a second look at the riding togs exhibited by Mary Hayden, '42, Virginia Patterson, '42, Agnes Craw, '42, and Yvonne West- rate, '41. Rain Fashions Prevued Lois Huffcut, '43, will show what is worn during practice sessions of the rifle club; Doris Allen, '42, and Dorothy Kelly, '43, will represent softball. While Mildred Da Lee, '42, (Continued on Page 8) Rf 4 PLACES. By the time the dance mixers take place, you will know so many names thatnyour vocabulary will be disrupted. If you forget any nominers you are supposed to know, don't forget that it's perfect cricket to admit that you want another round of "I am-'. Time Ownership Stocks Soar . . After the terrific hurry of orientation week, you're afraid that life will settle down to a slow pace? With n. JANE GROVE League Plans, To Reorganize .Dance Classes Women May Enter Free; First Lesson Of Eight To Be Held Oct. 15 "I Won't Dance" may have been popular once but today the tempo of the campus has Betty Co-Ed and Joe College alike keeping in step at literally hundreds of dances present- ed in Ann Arbor each year-to men- tion a few: Union Formal, Interfra- ternity, Pan-Hellenic and Assembly Balls, the Christmas Come-Across, and, of course, the J-Hop. Thus in tune with the times and likewise with Michigan's most pop- ular diversion, the League dance class committee begins another year of operation by offering opportunities to both beginning and advanced dance pupils. Classes, open to all men and women students, will be- gin at the League Oct. 15 and con- tinue every Tuesday for eight weeks. A new series of eight lessons will be held the second semester. The two-step and waltz variations will be taught in the 7:30 p.m. class, while advanced fox-trot, waltz steps, tango, and rhumba will be taught in the 8:30 p.m. class. At the end of each lesson series,sa party for the classes will provide an opportunity for practice application of what has been learned. Teachers this year will be Miss Ethel McCormick and Miss Barbara MacIntyre. They will be assisted by a group of University women. the opening of classes, you won't call life in A. A. a pace, it's more like a race! Your diary will read like a magazine column of how to get a month's entertainment and work into the space of a weekend. Rushing functions, for one, begin to occupy your tea and dessert and coffee hours, not to speak of your hairdressing and dress-pressing time. Football weekends read like this: Buffet luncheon with Jo, then see the game with Dick. Quick coke date with Ralph before dinner with Bill. Dancing with Pete, and then back to the house to catch up on studying lost in the rush. Open house \ Sunday followed by brisk stroll in Au- tumn weather, then dinner and movies. Finish homework for Monday's eight- o'clock. You brought a new formal that you're . worried won't come in handy? Did you ever hear of the Union formal, the first long-dress affair of the year? How about Interfraternity Ball and Panhellenic Balls? You've never read about Assembly Ball and J-Hop? Nor about Soph Prom and Frosh Frolic? Why, the most famous feud on campus climaxes each year with a fight between Slide Rule-ing engineers in full dress and Crease Ball lawyers with summonses written all over their faces! Why, in Squedunk they never had fraternity formals or Odonto Balls, or Business Ad affairs. No wonder you never heard 'f the Medics' Caduceus Ball, the Military Ball, and the Art Ball. What? You're going to write home to mama for more glamor creations? Well, save one for the finale-Senior Ball in June. September Joins June-Almost!. -.-. Oh, you think that June is far away! We've discovered that the minute you return to school in the fall, the whole year has prac- tically rolled by. No kidding, the year is only about three months long here, if the flight of time counts. You'll be waiting all semester for a chance to get started in activities; those first grades must be acquired before a freshman can give herself a good push into campus affairs. You might try the Women's Athletic Association (WAA, and it doesn't mean bawl) whose clubs are open to you the minute they get together in the fall. Do you arch or swim or dance or rifle? Oh, you bicycle well, there's a place for that too. Before you know it, even before you've had a good chance to take a look around the publications building and the League to pick out' what fits you most in DOING. elections for "Frosh Frolic", chairman slide along. Don't sign just anybody's petition, save your one signature for the person you really want to win. Then the Judiciary Council of the League will an- nounce interviews for a Frosh Project committee. This is strictly a woman's proposition, and marks the beginning of the class of '44's entrance into League affairs. When the chairmen are named, and the group meets, it can plan the big doings of its first class affair just exactly as it wants. ('43 gave a "Freshman Daze" dance; '42 came forth with a "Puddle Jump.") From here on it's just one rollick through four years of participation. - But you can't understand what we do on "unimportant, weekends?" Remember I told you about the League and the Union? Dancing every Saturday and Sunday evenings peps those two ballrooms up. The local movies and coking places are jammed. Tobogganing, skating (ice at 4\ the coliseum), tennis and walking are popular. Being Natural Is Practical .. . So you in Squedunk are not sophisticated-that worries a girl who thinks that Michigan IS? Relax; despite the six-to-one-competition and its consequent elevation of the normal girl to exuberant popularity, our female population has managed to stay natural. The so-called men about campus like their women medium smart (learn how to uphold the con- versation, but don't bother about leading the talk-he'll do that), simply dressed and discreet. He'll know you date a million others, but doesn't want to hear about it. Incidentally, any jewelry you accept (ring, pin, or booster button) will mean that all telephone conversations with other men must end in NO. The girls here will be friendly, and will expect you to be the same. Overtures towards friendship should come from you-don't be afraid to exert yourself in getting to KNOW people well, so that you can find those living-mates and coking-mates that you like best. All the freshmen are new and green,' and you'll not be expected to sit back and wait for others to go the whole way in getting acquainted.' OgdetCIs tlnsnubbed . . . You wonder what all this business of "Advantages in Ann Arbor" means.. Take a look at the advertisements for the Choral Union Series and the Lecture Series. Watch Transfer Schedule Opens Today While Freshman Week Activity Continues Advisers Will Help Acclimate Students New students will find the shock of the initial plunge into campus life expertly softened by carefully planned orientation programs for both freshmen and transfers. Orientation Week for the fresh- men began yesterday; transfer stu- dents will begin their orientation period today. The importance of this week is brought home to those last-minute arrivals who must figure everything out for themselves. And then it's too late. Freshmen will be divided into groups of 10 under upperclassmen advisers, who in turn are working under Betty Stout, '41. Freshman Schedule Today: Audiometer tests will be given in the Natural Science Build- ing, and the Reading Test in the Main Auditorium of the Rackham Building. Tomorrow: At 8 a.m., students will meet with their academic coun- selors to plan their semester's work. At 4 p.m. there will be a recreational program at Palmer Field, and at 8 p.m. the members of the League Council will be introduced at an assembly gathering in the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre. At this gath- ering skits from the various class projects will be presented. Scholastic Aptitude Test Thursday: Students will report to the Main Auditorium of the Rack- ham Building at 8 a.m. to take the' Scholastic Aptitude Test. At 3 p.m. they will be conducted through the Main Library. In the evening there will be a reception, mixer and parcel party, to introduce Dean Lloyd to the first half of the freshman groups. . Friday: Students will take a sec- ond Scholastic Aptitude Test. Regis- tration and classification will be car- ried on in Waterman Gymnasium, with advisers assisting their groups. In the evening the second half of the freshmen will have a parcel party. Following orientation week will be a series of teas given by President (Continued on Page 8) Dean Of Women ALICE C. LLOYD Ht, Freshmen! It's Your Turn To Play Angel Angel robes may not have been featured in" the particular college shop which you patronized, but for the freshman health examination you will find that they are THE thing. (Don't bring your own-they're on the house.) If some nasty old upperclassman has been scaring you, don't give it another thought. The health exam is a long, but harmless activity. Eyes, ears, throat, chest, tummy, teeth, et al are carefully checked. Two to four hours of your life will be spent in discovering just what is wrong and what is right about that great mystery that is You. It may not seem possible that, after answer- ing all those questions, you will be able to make an eight o'clock class without the aid of an ambulance, but don't get discouraged. Just take a look at all those healthy old seniors. (Has anybody got an aspirin?) If you have a nice phlegmatic dis- position, you will find the health ex- am a pleasant way to spend a dull afternoon. If you haven't, just grit your teeth, shut your eyes and re- member that it can't last forever. Introducing Council, Skits, Reception, Parcel Party To MarkOpening Week Rutivens To Give Orientation Teas Acting as receptionists for the Uni- versity, the members of the League Orientation Committee will initiate some 600 freshman women during the coming week into the whys and wherefores of Michigan life. This year the committee will spon- sor an introduction to the League Council, a reception and later an address by Dean Alice Lloyd, and a mass meeting of all freshmen women and their student advisers. Skits To Be Given An introduction to the League Council will begin the 'orientation program tomorrow in the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre in the League. At this time, skits from the various class projects such as the Freshman Project, "Heavenly Daze," Sopho- more Cabaret and the 1941 Junior Girls Play will be presented. Dean Lloyd will meet the new freshmen women in two groups this year-the first on Thursday and the second on Friday at the League. At To all entering women we, of the Office of the Dean of Women, wel- come you to the University of Michigan and hope that you will let us assist you in any way that we can. Mrs. Bacher and Miss Perry and I are in our offices from 9:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. and are de- lighted to have you come to see us on any matter that is giving you concern or anxiety. We are here for the sole purpose of help- ing to establish you in your new surroundings. We hope that your college experience is going to bring to you new interests, new friends, and very real happiness. Alice C. Lloyd Dean of Women these affairs a new kind of mixer -a "parcel party"-will be intro- duced. Each freshman during the summer sent an inexpensive gift with her name and Ann Arbor address to the League. At the reception each woman will receive a package and will then look up the student whose name appears in it. Orientation Program Changed An address by Dean Lloyd Wednes- day, Oct. 2, at 5 p.m. in the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre will replace the usual post-orientation lectures for freshmen women this year: During post-orientation week, however, the first six teas presented by President and Mrs. Ruthven and given at their home will be attended by the orienta- tion groups with their student advis- ers. The work of the orientation com- mittee will close with a mass meet- ing of all freshmen women the first week of the second semester. Men, Women Continue Feud League Committee Work Open To EligibleFreshmen Women Results Of Scientific Research Tell Freshman How To Behave By GRACE MILLER "Elaborate scientific research has shown that, during the first week, the average freshman sips five cups of tea each day"-and you'll be lucky if you get off at this compara- tively low figure so helpfully of- fered by Randall B. Harmick in "How To Make Good in College." But the man does offer a few morsels worth chewing on, as well as irrelevant comments on cups of tea and other sissy stuff. Take "Do not spend time at the fraternity houses before rush week, and never stay overnight." Well-girls! 'Fraid you'll have to wait for the J-Hop parties. Sorry. Free Movies Predicted "Local theatres managers will be offering free shows," claims this lit- erary gem. Not if we know Ann Arbor and the average run of local theatre managers. Going to the movies here is not under the classi- fication of money-saving devices. But don't let us keep you away. Helpful hints on swimming (if that's what you want at 45 degrees above) : "If you are swimming and you are not a good swimmer, dash boldly into the water with no little commotion, and then relax comfort- ano nhwe a hpeh iwith ae-onn- after-theatre suppers to which he is invited. Note: Don't make your budget accordingly, don't send the bill to The Daily, and please don't starve. Don't Be "Alarmed" "An alarm clock (one of the big "do or die" ones) is indispensable." Because as sure as your name is in the last half of the alphabet, you'll end up with an 8 o'clock class. Which leads into a more serious line of Things To Think Over. Don't go steady-"College life is a big ex- perience-too big to be shared with only one person of the opposite sex." And that is the type of advice that big sisters earnestly hand down to littler sisters. About sororities-go to the rushing events and enjoy them, but don't let it shatter your world if you aren't bid the very first thing. "Many students are 'discovered' after rush- ing days are over." The Greek letter classes are dated anyhow, 'tis said. Study-Or Else Studying may hit you right be- tween the eyes, if you aren't used to it. "Keep up with assignments in- stead of dragging along a load that gets heavier at every step"-and wo- men, wiser words were never uttered. Would that we could do it. "Guard vour renutatinn a Vi After a woman has finished her first semester at the University she is eligible to work on League com- mittees, class projects, or in any other League activities, providing her scholastic standing meets the -re- quirements and she has filled out an1 acceptable petition. The Daily will announce the dates during which petitions will be ac- cepted approximately one week pre- vious to the opening day. The in-, formation a woman puts on her peti- tion is the only means the League has of judging her ability and there- fore it is desirable for the applicant to put aside all modesty and express herself frankly. All information will be treated confidentially. Petitioning System Used A special box in the Undergraduate Office of the League will be marked for each particular type of petition. All women who hand in petitions for committee chairmanships must be interviewed by the Judiciary Council, before the appointments are announced in The Daily. These per- sonal interviews usually are held the week succeeding petitioning. The committees for which any wo- man, other than a first semester freshman may petition are as fol- lows : Committees Listed Orientation Committee: The wo- men who work on this committee act as advisers to freshmen or trans- fer students in the fall of each year, helping them plan their programs and become acquainted with the campus. Social Committee: Campus events. slight compensation, or as members of the business staff which contacts students and tutors and arranges conferences. Varied Program Offered Dance Committee: Members of this committee may act as teaching assistants or may be used in the ex- ecutive work which consists of con- tacting people and assisting in the publicity for the dancing classes. These classes are open to any stu- dent who may care to enroll. Theatre-Arts: Opportunities are open for work in make-up, costumes, properties, dancing, and ushering and offer practical experience in these as well as in any other branch of theatre work. The Theatre-Arts committee sponsors The Children's Theatre and .from this project come many opportunities in the theatrical field. Publicity Workers Needed Publicity: All League publicity is carried on by this group and is es- pecially interesting to women who are talented in making posters, writ- ing stories, or contacting people. It is not necessary, however, to possess any great writing or drawing talent (Continued on Page 2) Tennis Dates May Use Palmer Field Courts JGP, Vie Union Opera Stars For Drama Honors i t t the bulletins for advance notices of other lecturers. Wny heard everybody from Norman Thomas to Jeff Davis, King last year we of the Hobos. The Carillon Tower plays not only quarter-hour chimes and luncheon music (gay while you scurry home to sandwiches and soup), but also offers Sunday afternoon concerts. Organ recitals may draw your attention. Anything else you want? We've almost anything demanded right on campus. You say you brought your golf clubs, tennis racket, bowling shoes, picnic grill, and ice skates with you? Have we the facilities to make those The University now has its own "Battle of the Sexes." Representing the males is the Mimes' Union Opera. Stronghold of the women is the Junior Girls Play. Each group adheres strictly to its own sex. University students, therefore, an- nually see women trying to Dietrich around in pants, and men wabbling around in over-sized, high-heeled shoes, billowy skirts and permanent- waved wigs. The rivalry is just getting under way again It languished during the years 1930-'39 while the Opera was on the shelf, then broke out again last year when the men students made a concerted effort to revive their brainchild. Result was "Four Out of Five," a screwball drama which poked fun at the coeds, filled the Lydia Mendels- sohn Theatre at every performance and set the old traditinn firmly hack useful? With emphasis the answer is YES, and you could have toted your toboggan and skis too. You can borrow them all at the WAB if there's a friend who didn't bring his. If allergy to horse-hair is not one of your ailments, don't refuse any invitations to go n+.nr rii- m ' a o-lP norf o + -h+-.4narniman+ . No one is saying that it isn't any fun to play tennis with another wo- man, but just in case you should want to show that great big man you know that von look just as well