TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6;,1949 THE MICHIGAN DAILY Coeds Paddle Canoe on Diag, Launch Soph Cab Publicity Drive By JANICE JAMES Even with winter and its icy blasts, the Sophomore women on campus evidently still find amuse- ment in the age old custom of a leisurely canoe ride-down the well trodden Diagional! Students hurrying to class this S mrning were readily awakened from their weekend daze when a swiftly paddled canoe was discov- ered making itsway across cam- pus energetically propelled by three members of the Soph Cab publicity committee. EMBLAZONED with 'the slo- gan "We can go Soph Cab-Can oe?" this land going water vehi- cle invited one and all to the class of '52's "As You Shake It!" Many a lecture will be enliv- ened this week when coopera- tive professors include invita- tions to the Cabaret in thier list of lecture slides. Diners at fraternity houses were considerably astonished when waiters delivered mysterious boxes to two members of each house. The recipients of these presents were even more amazed on opening them to discover a kiss, candy, from their favorite girl within each box. These should serve to provide the inspiration for Soph Cab dates among the men and their favorite cam"pus women. "NEVER underestimate the power of a woman" seems to be the idea behind the stamping of dinner napkins in all the wom- en's residences this week. If the men fail to cooperate perhaps the women can help the situation along ! Nevertheless, t h e crusade aimed at the men continues with suckers being delivered to all men's residences this week. These will heip push the cause with their slogan, "Don't be a sucker, go to Soph Cab!" There seems to be no end to the tricks Bev Howell, stunt chairman, has up her sleeve, what. with the appearance of two living salt and pepper shakers on campus all this week. Bearing the fitting 'title of this year's Cab, "As You Shake It," the shakers will advertise the an- nual presentation of a well known campus tradition. Confusion will reign and curi- osity will be aroused all this week until the presentation of the Cab- aret froth 8 to 12 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights at the Michigan League. Weddcings& Engagements Hansen-Strong Mr. and Mrs. James E. Hansen of Altadent, California have an- nounced the engagement of their daughter Ruth Anne to James Kil- roy Strong, son of Mr. and Mrs. Brown Strong of Tuscon, Arizona. Miss Hansen is a senior in the literary school. She is a member of Mortar Board and is vice presi- dent of WAA. She is affiliated with Chi Omega. Mr. Strong has attended the University of Arizona and is now a freshman in the School of Den- tistry. The wedding is planned for late summer. * * * Lockyer-Stewa rt Rev. and Mrs. John Lockyer of Lawton have announced the en- gagement of their daughter Mercia to Mr. Robert Stewart, son. of Pro- fessor and Mrs. Harry M. Stewart. of Manhattan, Kansas. Miss Lockyer is a graduate of the literary college and has re- ceived her master's degree. Last year she served as a counselor in Stockwell Hall. Mr. Stewart is a graduate of the University of Kansas and is now a junior in the School of Law. A late summer wedding is planned. iI r WAA Notices Co-recreational Badminton- Reviving a campus activity that proved popular years ago, WAA is again offering co-recreational bad-1 mninton for those men and womefi who are interested in this sport. Dates and stags alike are wel- come to attend the first open nights which will be held tomorrow from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Waterman Gym-1 nasium, according to Vivian Fra- zer, WAA co-recreational man- ager. Instruction will be offered for those who desire it and anyone else is invited to play "just for fun." If the demand is great enough addi- tional badminton co-recreational3 nights will be planned. A mixed doubles tournament will also be planned if those who attend the co-recreational nights are interested. Racquets will be furnished and birds may be purchased at the door. Basketball- The basketball tournament will continue this week with the follow- ing games being played: Tuesday at 5:10-Alpha Omi- cron Pi II vs. Markley I; Pi Beta Phi II vs. Kleinstuck I; 7:15 - Stockwell XII vs. Gamma Phi Beta II; Chi Omega II vs. Hinsdale II; 8:00-No games. Wednesday at 5:10-Barbour I vs. Chi Omega III; Stockwell XIV vs. Mosher VI; 7:15-Mosher XI vs. Barbour IV; Delta Delta Delta II vs. Stockwell XVII; 8:00-No games. Thursday at 5:10 - Stockwell XVIII vs. Alpha Alpha Theta II; 7:15-Alpha Xi Delta II vs. Pi Beta Phi III; Chi Omega IV vs. Alpha Chi Omega III; 8:00-Jor- dan I vs. Alpha Chi Omega IV; Lester I vs. Alpha Phi II. 'I * * Coaches and Officials Club-All members will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday in Barbour Gym. Officials Club members will also meet at 4 p.m. Fridays to assist in officiating for the Basketball Club. Members of the Officials Club may come either time. Dress rehearsal of the Willow Village "Brickettes," ten exam- ples of feminine pulchritude fea- turing Don Luther will be held Fri- day, in preparation for the Wives Club annual Christmas dance, the "Snowball." The formal dance, carrying out the snowball theme, will be held Saturday in West Lodge Audito- rium. White balloons tied with red ribbons along with traditional Christmas trimmings will provide Yuletide atmosphere. Music will be furnished by Ken Norman's orchestra. "Family Relations" will be the topic for the talk to be given by Dr. Hobart Coffey of the School REHEARSAL-As the tap chorus of the Soph Cab floorshow "A Midwinter's Nightmare" (to be held Dec. 9 and 10) watches, dance soloists Elaine Madden and Mona Pick practice the Charleston. The show, which is a main feature of this year's cabaret, satirizes a familiar Shakesperean play. Fashion World Shocked at Backwards Coat 4;, NEW YORK-(/P)-It takes a lot to startle New York fashion world, but a London woman did it today. She wore her overcoat back- wards. On purpose, that it. AND THE STYLE specialists1 couldn't make up their minds whether this was a fad that ought to be suppressed or the brightest idea since the "peek-a-boo" waist. In London they knew what they thought. It looked good on Barbara Goalen, the shapely model who originated it, but for women in general-"Too terrify- ing to contemplate," shuddered the trade magazine, The Tailor and Cutter. Over here, opinions differed. * * * "I GUESS it would be all right," said Brigance, an eminent coat de- signer, "so long as the woman has long arms-or a patient husband." But Helen Fraser, director of the Barbizon School and Model Agency, wouldn't hear of it. "They'd have to furnish a free maid with each coat," she said. "Also a free chiropractor in case you tried to put it on yourself. Anyway, who wants to sit on buttons?" Lisa Kirk, the sleekly groomed singing star of "Kiss Me Kate," came out on the London girl's side: "Why is it any sillier to wear a coat backwards than to wear a cardigan backwards as the girls were doing a while back? I should think .the garment industry would encourage new style ideas. Moonlight Moonlight is the worst possible light for romance, in the opinion of a Hollywood photographer, be- cause it has a ghost-like quality which is unflattering to anyone it shines on. JENKS & Co. 221 EAST LIBERTY Phone 2-6220 designed for Christmas merrymaking! .. top-fashion holiday dresses that take you everywhere with a festive air. . . we're sure you'll love our new wool jersey dresses in one or two-piecers. . in gay colors white pink, lime, shrimp, aqua, and red. , at the low price of DAILY' OFFICIAL BULLETIN (Continued from Page 5) Rev. Burt on basic doctrines of the Christian faith. m L the meeting; they will be eligible or competition next semester. Only students with debate expe- rience should attend, unless there has been previous participation in the fall program. Hillel-I.Z.F.A.: Hebrew classl meeting, 8 p.m., Rm. 3G, Union. Everyone welcome. N.S.A.: Committee meeting, 41 p.m., Union. Report from Pur- chase Card committee. West Quad Council: Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Freshmen Study Hall,I Quad. Open to all residents. Gilbert and Sullivan Society: Playing of "Pirates" recordings and election of 'new officers for next semester, 7:15 p.m. Cercle Francais: Christmas meeting, 8 p.m., Hussey Room, League. Refreshments. Bring gift for Galens' Fund. Faculty and members invited. C.E.D.: 5 p.m., Union. B'nai B'rith Hillel Foundation: Organizational meeting for those groups interested in submitting a Hillelzapoppin script, 7:30 p.m., Hillel. Coming Events U. of M. Hostel Club: Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Thurs., Dec. 9, Lane Hall. Chess Club: Tournament to pick University ,rapid - transit champion, 7:30 p.m., Wed., Dec. 7, League Coffee Shop. Non-mem- ber competitors and spectators welcome. Library Science Discussion Group: First meeting, 7:30 p.m. Wed., Dec. 7, East Conference Room, Rackham. Topic: Stump the experts-a roundtable of Gen- eral Library department heads. Public is invited. Canterbury Club: 7:15 a.m., Wed., Dec. 7, Holy Communion fol- lowed by Student Breakfast. Women's Research Club: 8 p.m., Wed., Dec. 7, Rackham Amphi- theatre, Dr. Helen Dodson, Mc- Math-Hulbert Observatory, "An Astronomer Looks at the Sun." Co-Recreational B a dmint on Night: 7-9 p.m., Wed., Dec. 7, Wat- erman Gym. All men and women invited. Michigan Arts Chorale: Meet- ing, 7 p.m., Wed., Dec. 7, Rm. B, Haven Hall. Cleveland Club: Meeting, 4 p.m., Wed., Dec. 7, League. Pre-Medical Society: Meeting, 7:30 ' p.m., Wed., Dec. 7, 1400 Chemistry. Guest speaker: Mr. James B. Wallace, instructor in music literature. Qreene :Formal Planned According to the men of Greene House in- the East Quad, their forthcoming Christmas formal will be the biggest event on this year's campus social calendar. "From decorations to music," explain the proud Greene-Hous- ers, "this dance will be tops." To substantiate these claims, they have given a little advance infor- mation concerning this dance, to be held from 9 to 12 p.m. Satur- day, Dec. 10. A hard-working dec- orations committee has centered the ball around an approprite win- ter theme. A huge moon covered with phos- phorescent paint will be one of the bright spots of the annual for- mal. This heavenly body will be silhouetted against background of "deep purple." Other wall decorations will il- lustrate various winter scenes, sparkling against their exotic background. The group will in- clude robust ice-skaters with their scarves flying in the wind and chill-inspired wood gatherers. Standing guard at the entrance to the dance will be a snowman and snowlady, modeled after typi- cal University students. House, $16.95 and up ULLR Ski Club: Business: ing and movies, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 7, 2003 Angell Hall. meet- Wed., I.A.S.: Meeting 7:30 p.m., Wed., Dec. 7, RMS. K-L-M Union. Speakers: Mr. Tom Courtney, of McDonnell Aircraft. Technicolor Film, on the XF-88; also on the "Little Henry" Helicopter. 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