SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 1937 ~1 TSHE MICHIGAN D.AI LY . I. -.1 - I. . . M r . 6 . j . h r . , I I I . I i I . i - Freshmen Have Equal Start In LeagueSystem Scholarship, Leadership, Character Form B a s is For Position Awards Activities Important An equal opportunity to participate in every activity on the campus is automatically awarded to every wom- and as soon as she registers through the Michigan League's plan of gov- ernment which is based on the merit system. This plan extends from the beginning of the first year until graduation. The merit system is founded on scholarship, character and qualities of leadership which each individual woman displays. At specified times during the year every woman is given th opportunity to signify hr choice of activities in which she is interested in working. She may do this by filing a regular petition blank. All applicants for minor committee positions are accepted, and on the basis of the work done in these capacities, each woman may thus advance to a major position. Points For Each Activity For every activity in which a per- son participates, a certain number of points are recorded and kept as a per- manent record. The number of ponnts for any activity is determined by the number of hours spent in the ac- tivity and the way in which the job is accomplished. These activity points are not only recorded for each indivdual, but also for every dormitory, sorority, league house and independent zone. At the end of the year, an activity cup is awarded to the group having earned the greatest number of points during that year. For' each- individual, these points are greatly responsible for the selec- tion of members into honorary soci- eties as well as the major offices on the campus. In addition, these points may be earned in any organization on the campus in addition to actual work in the League. Whether it be sports, debating, newspaper work or glee club. Council Heads Women's Govenment At the head of the League govern- ment, which is the governing body for all women, is the Undergraduate Council. This Council is composed of the President of the League who serves as chairman of the Council; three vice-presidents selected from the various schools; a secretary-trea- surer; the Presidents of the Panhell- enic Association, organization for sor- ority women, Assembly, organization for unaffiliated women, and the Wo- men Atheletic Association; the Wo- men's Editor of The Daily, ex-officio, qSnd the chairmen of the various Lea- gue committees. The various committees which are responsible for all the activities spon- stred by the League include the merit system committee, the social commit- tee, theatre-arts committee, orienta- tion committee, and publicity com- mittee. During the second semester of the freshmen year, every woman may join in the work of any of these committees which she desires. Merit System Committee The merit system committee re- cords and files every point made in 4activitiesin the Undergraduate Of- fices of the League. The publicity committee is responsible for adver- tising all League events as well as editing a small paper for alumnae )nd campus circulation. Teas, style shows, receiving visitors, open house, and assisting with the President of the University's recep- tions are the functions of the social committee. This committee is also in charge of the week-end dances. Sponsoring sculptor and art exhib- its as well as managing the Children's Theatre is the work of the theatre- arts committee. The Children's Thea- tre features entertaining and educa- tional productions for the children of Ann Arbor and vicinity. Advisors For 'Transfers Are Made Known Is W.A.A. Sponsor Campus Fashions Declare Simplicity a --- ii As New Keynote Of Entire Wardrobe ,I A iigeliii ( iIalisz('W$ IiM j DR. MARGARET BELL Glee Club Only Activty Open To Freshmen Carillonneur Wilmot Pratt Directs Singers; Music School Sponsors The University of Michigan Wom-. en's Glee Club is of special interest to the freshman women for it is the only organization of its kind open to freshmen. Although the regular freshman glee club was discontinued five years ago, there is a group of freshman women attached to the regular glee club who will become regular members during the second semester. The Women's Glee Club is now under the direction of Wilmot Pratt, University Carilloneur, and is spon- sored by the School of Music. It meets for one rehearsal a week in the League, and call various other rehearsals before concerts. It presents several programs at various campus social functions, a Christmas Con- ei t, and also sing at other schools in the state. The Glee Club was formerly called the Stanley Chorus, in honor of the late Dr. Albert Stanley, former di- rector of the School of Music, but since the name did not definitely identify the organization with the University, and resulted in some con- fusiondon tours, the name was1 changed back to the original one. The group was organized before the School of Music was affiliated with the University, and originally was open only to members of the School of Music. When it was decided to al- low members of the other schools to take courses in the School of Music, those members were permitted to join the glee club, and then when the School of Music joined with the uni- versity in 1927, the organization was opened to any girl who wished to try out. Membership is decided by try outs, which have become more exacting in the past few years. Freshmen women who are admitted to the freshman group of the organization are ad- mitted to the regular glee club during second semester. There are at pres- ent about sixty girls in the group. Expenses .ere For Students VaryGreatly~ Michigan Students Tuition Is $55; Laboratory Fees Are Extra Expenses of living in Ann Arbor, within certain limits, are just about what the individual student wishes to make them. Some spend more' than $100 monthly; some spend less than $50. As to static expenses, all Michigan residents but special students must pay $55 tuition each semester. Non- residents of Michigan must pay $75 semester tuition. Laboratory fees are additional costs for the student of science. Considerable saving can be made by buying second-hand books, al- though many courses require books' heretofore unpublished. The pros- pective student should allow about $12 each semester for the purchase of books. Room rents are rising this year, according to the University housing By JANET COLLINGS Simplicity marks the keynote of every college woman's wardrobe. Re- verberations of the days of '26-i when skirts were on the rise, are re- echoing for '37-'38, as the skeleton in the closet is rattling. Dresses ar simpler with little det ils, sleeves are varied, shoulders are accented, and clothes in general arc smarter. Black is still the best color this winter, but for those who cannot vear it well, it would bh wise to choose green or brown as the predominant color in their wardrobes, rather than look ghostly and pale trying to be smartest. Although fashion says it is smart to wear certain trends, the wisest and most economical thing to do is to wear what is most becoming. For rushing not as many clothes are necessary as thought. The clever girl owns several dresses in sheer wool and silk, and effects many cos- tumes by a change of accessories, par- ticularly hats and shoes. Black Proves Smartest A dress for favorable comment is in black. with a straight skirt, plain sleeves buttoned at the wrist, and a square neckline. For a sleek appear- ance wear a small single strand of pearls, or for a bit of a dash try a bright sash of heavy silk that ties in the front, and falls in folds nearly to the hem. Or add gold or sparkling clips fastened at the corners. For the rushing dinners, again may simplicity and wise economy be stressed. Short informal dresses are the only thing for these occasions, and never appear in a floor length or an ankle length gown. Save them for the formal dinners. And since no girl may visit any one house more than three times, not more than three or four dresses for these dinners are needed. Those permissable are sheer dressy wools. silks and knits. These dresses also are worn for dates. Satin For Smoothness If you have or have not a slim waist, a dress to meet the occasion is of shining black satin. Heavy and rich looking, the full raglan sleeves are elbow length with a tiny band for the cuff. The waistline is smooth and fitting, wth a swathed belt for that trim look. The fullness of the blouse is tucked into a small shoulder yoke, and the high neckline has a strand of the now .well-established pearls. For added accent wear a pair of neat suede pumps with a high flaring tongue, trimmed with strips of black patent leather. These shoes are just dressy enough, and yet still plain enough so that you may wear them with many other costumes. Teas Are Informal Informal clothes are also worn to the afternoon teas. Wear a short velvet or a tailored suit with a dressy blouse. Velvet is not as economical since little wear is required of it during the winter, but when the flat- tering ability of this dress is con- sidered and if you can afford to be extravagant just once, why not? Of rich wine velvet, this dress has a short full peasant skirt, girded at the waistline with a folded self belt. The bodice is soft and full at the waist and flat at the throat. The sleeves blouse below the elbow where the fullness is caught in a wide cas- ual cuff. The only decoration is a gold link necklace that accents the velvet. With this dress wear wine suede sandals, short wristlength cuffless gloves that flare slightly, and a soft suede or doeskin purse, pouch-like, gathered on a covered frame. Small Hats Most Popular Small hats are always worn to these teas. With this dress, if your hair is fluffed on the ends, don a diminutive skull cap of wine antelope with its sole trim of a large stiff bow of narrow velvet ribbon, that perches saucily above the left eye. Or if you wear your hair sleekly in a bun or a roll, emphasize it with a silly little cap with a huge poufi of feathers, bows, and, of all things, velvet daisies. The cap is of ant-- lope, in wine the assorted trimmings of soft greens, a touch of black, and tiny dashes of cream. A suit might have a straight jacket and full skirt, or a full jacket and a straight skirt. Either one will have a lot of wear, for classes as well as dates. For a tea dress it up with a frothy blouse of organdie or satin of contrasting color, and have the hat and shoes match the suit, the glove and purse match the blouse. Two Formals Are Sufficient Until Christmas two formals are all that are really needed. Each sorority has two formal dinners at the end of rushing, and no woman may go to one house both nights.1 Perhaps the most practical dress to buy would be a formal with a jacket. There are many materials and fabrics from which to choose your gown as well as a variety of styles from which to select. If you are budgeting rather care- fully, the best choice would be a simple dress, one that would flatter you and be reasonably inconspicu- ous. How much nicer it is to have someone say, "How lovely she looks tonight!" rather than "What a good- looking dress, I wonder where she in a short-waisted princess style, wit a change wool dresses and knits are full bodice, a very low decolletage. very popular- the wools are the most r.anu inch-wide straps over the shol- tailored in shir .waist styles, and the ders. On th: front are pinned a knits may he almost anything, but bednch of navy JAue silk flowers. The not too dressy. skirt is fairly straight in front to Fat '-cels are worn to classes for pcimit easy dancing or strolling, and in the back the fullness starts below 'he hips, standing out stiffly, and rustling as you walk. Then there is a little yellow jacket with puffed I A JIM < .6 S, c ,Ilil , t I i ,, high 'icels are tabu, besides being very tiring with so many stairs to climb. White shoes are worn all win- ter too, but for classes only; espec- cially saddle shoes, which now are universal campus shoes. No one ever wears rubbers when it :ains. So have heavy campus shoes with thick rubber soles, to prvent wet feet. The leather soles aiĀ° not so practical be- cause they get very damp and curl at the toes, and make slipping easy on slick sidewalks. Rain Coats Necessary And speaking of rain, do not be dis- couraged, but invariAly it rains dur- ing Freshman Week, so be sure to bring a rain coat. Trench coats are comfortable, and a rubberized silk is cooler for the warm fall rains. And don't forget th., little oilskin or cello- phane capes that fold into a package to carry in your notebook.j A three-piece tweed suit has no end of use. The coat may be worn over other skirts all winter, and for foot- ball games the suit is ideal. And fur-lined carriage boots may be worn to games to keep your feet warm, even when there isn't a sign of snow. With these suits wear little felt rollers, or snap brims, and bright purses, blouses and gloves. Ankle Socks For Campus Other popular campus coats are camels-hair, and shaggy tweeds in almost any color. Hats are worn, or not, entirely by choice, to classes. And ankle socks are worn over silk stock- ings. No bare legs with only ankle socks should appear in public during winter school. If you are athletically inclined bring warm ski-suits, shorts for tennis riding clothes, or equipment for al- most every sport. The ski-suit should be selected for comfort rather than beauty. See that wrist and ankle cuffs prevent chaffing, by keeping the cold snow out, and that mittens are warm, and the boots are heavy. As soon as you come to college dark clothes are donned, black and brown, and all the rest. No matter how hot it is absolutely no light clothes ai. worn, so leave all the summer clothes at home. Even for classes everyone wears their new fall clothes. Be- sides, the cottons and silks left home now will be new to the campus next spring. Miss Maliszewski heads the Ju- diciary Council for women. This group handles all interviewing for major campus positions as well as disciplinary cases. I League Library Aff ords Girls Browsing Hour The League Library, which was opened for the first time 2 years ago, offers an array of books for recrea- tional reading. The library is located on the third floor of the League. It is planned in the same nature as the Hopwood Li- brary in Angell Hall. However, it is not an educational library, its chief purpose being to afford a browsing place for one's spare time. When the library was opened in September, 1,000 books lined the shelves. With the aid of the Under- graduate Book Fund which was formed, more than 300 books have been added. These may be taken out for a period of two weeks with re- newals, or they may be read in the library. Attendance in the library last year was almost 9,000. Edna Linzey, '39, who has charge of the library, re- ported that throughout the year only one book was lost. It is expected that attendance will increase as the library becomes better known. Hours of the library are from 12:30 to 9:30 p.m. daily except Sufiday. sleeves to wear for less formal occa- sions. Wear navy blue satin slippers with it, and carry a navy blue silk party bag. Another dinner dress with a flow- ered removable tunic makes a nice formal when worn without the over- blouse. A black velvet evening wrap is the best and most all-around for evening wear. Tweeds For Classes Silks and satins are never worn to classes. Sturdy tweed skirts and sweaters, with scarves are the stand- by. Bring as many as you can. For __ - i i 1 .i r ' { t 8 . ti 2 F/ , 4PJCC.._. {Y , .. =: 4z s; . <.: y i FALL - t"pr? OPENING.. Starting September 'we ty--Four th con~ tinuing on September Twenty-Fifth The Michigan Union presents th regular week= end dances, As usual, Bob Steile and is Melody Men will furiih the music. One dollar the, couple, Elizabeth Baxter, '38, will be chair- inspector who has taken a consensus man of tne transfer 'advisory group according to Margaret Ferries, '38, chairman of orientation. This is the first year that advisers for transfers have been appointed. 'the purpose of these advisers is to acquaint the students with eachc other and the various phases of cam- pus activities. The transfers will fol- low the same program that has been arranged for freshmen women, and although this program will be very helpful for transfers it is not obliga- tory. The members of the transfer ad- of landlords of the houses she has' inspectedrthis summer. The average room rent will be about $4, she indi- cated, although there will be many houses distant from the campus and of lower quality which will be much less. Rooms near the campus and of higher quality are comparatively scarce, according to reports, and it would be wise for the prospective student to engage his room as soon as possible. This year, on a large scalebfor the first time, extra charge will be made