SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 ,lbo THE MICHIGAN DAILY ____ ___ ____ ___ ____ ___ ___ ____ ___ ____ ___ __I Plaid Fabrics Invade Men's FashionWorld Vests, Sport Coats Appear on Campus In Colorful Tartans By SUE GIFFIN Evidently the men have decided that turn about is fair play. All through the war years, and continuing for some time after- ward, the gals converted men's styles into suitable ensembles of their own. * * * RUMOR HAS IT that some of the more aggressive femaleseven confiscated the clothes themselves to turn them into tricky sport out- fits. Now the men have plotted for some confiscation of their own. For years, plaids have been strictly women's business, but re- cently the men on campus have changed their attire from the con- ventional tweeds and greys to gay tartans and bright plaids. PLAID VESTS were the first to return to fashion. One style is the Black Watch plaid with brass but- tons. Tattersal vests are also pop- ular. Ties, belts, cuff links, scarfs, belts, caps and even garters are all being shown in plaids. Matching, sets of ties, belts, and cuffilinks are also in vogue. Men are slowly but surely ac- cepting the idea of plaid sport coats. One style is shown with brass buttons and Prince of Wales tartan-white, green and red. * * * PLAIDS are even being worn for formal :wear. One store dis- plays a dinner jacket in a bright red plaid with a heavy faille col- lar. This coat has a matching cum- berbund and suspenders. Bathrobes are taking on the gay appearance of red, yellow and green Buchanan tartan. * Not only has..the plaid invaded the more conventional articles of men's clothing, but it has even gone to the extent of handker- chiefs and hip flasks. Several local book stores have information on the background of the Scotch clans; with the names and illustrations of the tribes. Misty Glasses Tea To Honor ForeignCoed, Sorority Will Host Lithuanian Student Zeta Tau Alphas will be hosts from 2 until 4 p.m. Sunday after- noon at a tea honoring Grace Frankas,. a Lithuanian student. Miss Frankas, who is living in the Zeta Tau Alpha house this year, is a freshman at the Univer- sity. Formerly of Lithuania, she has been a resident of the United States for the past year and a half. The tea is being held to acquaint Miss Frankas with more people on campus and with campus life. Invitations have been extended to President and Mrs. Alexander Ruthven, Mrs. Sarah Healy, Miss Ethel MacCormick, Mr. C. B. Oln- sted, who is in charge of the com- mittee for displaced persons at Lane Hall and Mr. DeWitt C. Bald- win also of Lane Hall, known on campus as Uncle Cy. Union Mixer Dancing and listening to the broadcast of the Michigan- Minnesota game will be high- lights of the mixer from 2 to 5 p.m. today in the North Lounge of the Union. (The game will not be televised because of a Big Ten ruling.) TIME MARCHES ON: Common Timepiece Once Expensive Luxury By MARGE REUBENE Today in the age of a watch for every graduation, people tend to take for granted the instrument that in former times was consid- ered an expensive luxury. I In the sixteenth century watches were usually made of iron and were' extremely heavy. In fact, they weighed so much that wealthy owners actually hired servants to carry their watches through the streets for them. *' * * QUEEN ELIZABETH and the ladies of her court selected their watches to go with their cos- tumes. They were very costly, however, and their time-keeping was poor. Today watches cost less, are excellent timekeepers and attractive accessories. Although wrist watches were discovered hundreds of years ago it wasn't until World War I that they were accepted by men as the Arrect thing to wear. They were considered "sissy" until the practicality of a wrist watch was proven in the war. The first timekeeper was de- veloped to solve some of the haz- ards of sixteenth century naviga- tion at sea. It was a relatively easy matter to determine latitude from observations of the sun and stars but longitude was a matter of guesswork which often resulted in shipwrecks. * - * SIR ISAAC NEWTON said that one way to remedy the situation was to develop an instrument that kept perfect time under all cir- cumstances. An obscure carpenter from Yorkshire finally developed the first chronometer, but had to build four watches before the government would believe that it really worked! Many extraordinary watches have been developed to meet the needs of particular circumstances. * * * BEFORE the invention of elec- tricity and luminous numbers, for example, it was possible to tell the time in the dark with a "repeater" watch. This Instrument .had a mechanism that struck the hours and minutes. Braille watches have been de- veloped, and several thousand of them have been distributed to blind veterans. During World War II a time piece was developed for parachute jumpers. After the proper number of seconds had elapsed after the jumper left the plane a small knife sprang out and cut the rip- cord, releasing the parachute. * * * THE WATCH responsible for this timing is credited with saving the lives of many men who were injured as they left their planes. Even., a perfectlysordinary watch may be used as a com-, pass. If the watch is laid down with its face upward and the hour hand pointed'ttoward the sun, South will be in the direc- tion halfway between the hour hand and the figure 12! At the beginning of the eight- eenth century serial numbers were first engraved on watches. Today every watch has a serial number which will aid in recovery if the watch is ever lost or stolen. Soph Cabaret Calls for Dues Deadline for the Sophomore Cabaret dues drive has been ex- tended to Wednesday November 1. "It is necessary for every sopho- more woman to feel the responsi- bility of paying her dues if Soph Cab is to be a success," said Sue Hemping, treasurer of Soph Cab. Proceeds from the production will go to the Phoenix Project. Coeds who have not been con- tacted may bring their money to the Undergraduate Office of the League. Robin Glober will be there to collect it at 5 p.m. each day. TARTAN TURN-ABOUT-Plaids have invaded the campus in full force this fall, causing a drastic alteration in men's fashions. Previously found only in the field of feminine wear, the bright tartan fabrics have been converted into vests, sport jackets and almost every type of clothing suitable for the male populace. Mary Helen Jorstad and Phil Dawson, pictured above in colorful plaids, ad- mire Wally Shapero's slightly less conspicuous vest. 1 iii WAA NOTES __-- i The annual WAA volleyball tournament is still in progress. The schedule for the week is Monday at 5:10 p.m.-Kappa Kappa Gamma I vs. Pi Beta Phi I; Cheever I vs. Alpha Delta Pi I; at 7:15 p.m.-Beal House vs. An- gell House; Kleinstueck vs. Jordan III. Tuesday at 5:10 p.m.-Hollis House II vs. Alpha Chi Omega II; Jordan V vs. Alpha Chi Omega I; at 7:15 p.m.-Stockwell VIII vs. Newberry II; Alpha Delta Pi II vs. Stockwell VI; at 8 p.m.-Chi Omega I vs Delta Zeta II. Wednesday at 5:10 p.m.-Delta Delta Delta II vs. Alpha Phi I; Stockwell X vs. Alpha Epsilon Phi I; at 7:15 p.m.-Alpha Phi II vs. Gamma Phi Beta II; Chi Omega II vs. Newberry III; at 8 p.m.- Delta Zeta I vs. Henderson House. Thursday at 5:10 p.m.-Stock- well XIII vs. Barbour I; Kappa Delta II vs. Hollis House I; at 7:15 p.m.-Stockwell XVI vs. Pi Beta Phi II; Barbour III vs. Jordan IV. All cancellations must be made by noon Monday at Barbour Gym. The team wishing to cancel the game must call the team which they are scheduled to play before the cancellation is made. If pos- sible the two teams should arrange for an 8 p.m. game. Children's Dance Class Begins at Barbour Gym The Department of Physical Ed- ucation for Women will sponsor again this year Saturday morning Play and Dance Classes for boys and girls between the ages of six and ten. The classes will begin at 3 a.rri. today at Barbour Gymnasium aid continue for eight weeks. The department asks that the childien wear tennis shoes. S. __ 1 f k V r,: ,?. Mist will be prevented from forming on eyeglasses if the fol- lowing solution is used. Mix liquid soap with about 3 per cent gly- cerine and a small amount of oil turpentine and polish the lenses with the solution. DAILY OFFICIAL BULLETIN Publication in The Daily Official Bulletin Is constructive notice to all members of the University. Notices fr tha Builetin should be sent in tfewritten form to the Office of the Assistant to the President Room 2552 Administration Building. y 3:00 p.m. on the day preceding publication (11:00 a.m. Saturdays). SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1950 VOL. LXI, No. 29 Notices Fulbright Applications and all supporting material must be re- ceived in 1020 Rackham Building, by 4 p.m., Tues., Oct. 31, the clos- ing date for 1951-52 competition. ' Academic Notices All candidates for the Teacher's Certificate must take the School of Education tests given in Hill Auditorium, Oct. 31 at 4 and 7 p.m. The tests are ordinarily tak- en the first semester of the junior year, or during the semester when the first education course is elect- ed. Events Today Newman Club: Latin American Party, 8-12 midnight. Lesson°'t 8; floor show, 10:30. Hawaii Club: Dinner party, Lane Hall, second floor, 6:30 p.m. Play and Dance Classes for Children will begin today at 9- 10:15 a.m. and continue for eight successive Saturdays. Open to boys and girls, ages 6-10. Registration at 8:30 a.m., Barbour Gymnasium. Children should wear tennis shoes. Classes are taught by students specializing in physical education. Michigan Crib, the University pre-legal society, will visit the Ann Arbor courts today. All those in- terested are invited to go with us. Meet at 8:45 a.m. in front of the North University Avenue entrance of the League. University of Michigan Soaring Club: Flying at Washtenaw Coun- ty Airport (Jackson Road), Sat. and Sun., Oct. 28 and 29. For in- formation contact Jim Clark- Ph. 38398. Coming Events Graduate Outing Club: Sun., Oct. 29. Visit Saginaw Forest. Short bike ride for cyclists. Cars provided by members will trans- port others. Both groups meet at northwest corner of Rackham at 2:15 p.m. New members welcome. Inter-Arts Union: Meeting, 2 p.- m., Sun., Oct. 29, League. Interest- ed persons welcome. U. of M. Young Republican Club: Closed meeting, 7:15 p.m., Mon., Oct. 30, Grand Rapids Room, Lea- gue. Speaker: George Meader, Re- publican Candidate for Congress. U. of M. Hot Record Society: Sidney Bechet record program, 8 p.m., Sun., Oct. 29, League. Pub- lic invited. IZFA: General meeting, 7:30 p.- m., Sun., Oct. 29, Grand Rapids Room, League. Movie and talk on the immigration problem in Israel today. r m **** **** *~** It's Wise to BANK BE WISE! Save precious time and bank by mail. There is no waiting in line when you bank by mail. It is efficient and convenient. The mail box nearest you will serve you. SERVING YOU T HE KEY TO TOP VALUES 4 NTh Unlock the door to opportunity! Do your buying and selling through want ads for m. values, savings, pro- fits! Start the WANT- AD habit now PLACE YOUR ADS TODAY!