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VAN TUYL Advertising..,...............Rav Wachter Accounts......... .JohnRuswincel Circulation...................Ralph Miller FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 1927. THE ALUMNI RETURN The University has again this week the annual privilege of being host to a large portion of its alumni body. More than a score of classes ranging from the gray haired graduates of many years ago to the comparatively youthful alumni holding their first re- union, are having special meetings; and graduates from many other class- es will return as well to attend again the Commencement exercises. Michigan has changed since these men and women graduated. To the alumni of fifty years ago there are not more than three or four familiar buildings on the campus. The fields and meadows of their day have been transformed into the steel and con- crete buildings of one of the world's greatest universities; and the humble frame structures that housed their in- fant university have gone. The loss in a personal way has been greater still. Each year has taken its toll of the great scholars and educa- tors who lifted Michigan to the rank she holds in the educational world; and though their places in the class- rooms have been filled, the place they occupied in the onward march of Michigan can never be measured nor compensated. Two great presidents, Dr. James Burrill Angell and Dr. Marion LeRoy Burton, have passed from the campus where they perform- ed such incalculable work, and a third, Dr. Harry B. Hutchins, has re- tired from her service. In the year just closed Prof. Howard Merrick, Dean Alfred Lloyd, and Dr. Francis Kelsey were called from the ranks of their fellows and from the University which they served so long. Truly if Michigan were a personal or material institution her life would be short indeed, and the alumni of * fifty years ago could find little or nothing familiar on her campus. The buildings have passed, and the fac- ulty members who hallowed them with their presence have to a large meas- ure have gone also. The University itself has passed from one stage into another, and from the condition of a tiny western university, struggling against the prestige of the private in- stitutions and the apathy and some- times open antagonism of a state leg- islature is has risen to the forefront of Americah education, outstripping the rivals o'f fifty years ago until there remains no comparison, and receiv- ing annually from a generous legisla- ture millions of dollars for its sup- port. Prom the stage of experimentation it has passed to the stage of leader- shiip, and the eyes of American educa- tion will be focussed on Michigan if the new University College plan is effected here. The greatest scholars in the world are represented on her faculties, and the humble rural uni- versicy of fifty years ago has become a giant institution, with one of the largest student bodies and the largest alumni organization in the world. Michigan is proud of her accomp- lishments, and she may well be proud of her vast proportions. In her ma- terial achievements, however, she must not forget the spirit of her glorious past, a spirit which even the alumni of fifty years ago will remem- ber; and the spirit which has achiev- ed for her the place she occupies to- day. Her alumni must never forget1 the responsiiuilityr they owe to their Alma Mater; and the reputation whichc must be theirs collectively if their University is to benefit by it. Michigan must -contiue to serve, by equipping new generations of stu- dents to meet the great problems of the state and nation as she has in the past; and Michigan's alumni have a very clear and definite responsibility in this regard that cannot be ignored. The University can only be judged by her products, and the alumni are her only products. Each successful graduate is a concrete testimonial to the achievements of the University; and Michigan must strive to serve, and to progress, and to inspire its students and alumni as well in the future as it has in the past if she is to maintain her position in American education. THE BEGINNING OF THE END This morning the varioussenior classes of the University held the first event of the final week-end of their collegiate careers. Within three days taps will sound for the class of 1927, and 1700 more seniors will enter the ran"s of the alumni. There is something dramatic about the class day exercises of a senior class. It is not the particular events of the program, nor the fact tait the class is assembled; but it is rather the somewhat grim realization of finality that attends it all. Graduation from the University is an epochal event in the lives of many. It is the end of four and sometimes more than four years spent in preparation; and the beginning of the last, longest, and most serious lap of life. It is the sudden realization of maturity, and responsibility, that is almost appal- ling; and class day is a symbol of all that. The class day exercises are in many respects similar to a last family gath- ering before the sons leave home. It is almost confidential and intimate- and it is the beginning of the Com- mencement week activities-the be- ginning of the end. COOLIDGE SPEAKS In his speech at the dedication of Wicker Memorial Park in Hammond, Ind., President Coolidge dwelt at length on the history of the middle-west as a whole, and particularly of Chicago. There was good reason for this, ac- cording to the President, since the district named so thoroughly mani- fests the true American spirt. . "Materially we have prospered, in- tellectually we have advanced, moral- ly and spiritually we have improved," said President Coolidge. Undoubtedly j we can say this of our own country without being accused of boasting since there are any number of con- crete proofs of it at every turn. His- tory over many centuries has shown it to be a fact that when a nation comes out of a great war victorious and wealthy at the same time, it in- evitably has gone through a pro- tracted period of intellectual, moral, and spiritual distraction, which sooner or later. will ruin its material pros- perity . It is evident that such ac- complishments as Wicker park, per- formed by the people of their own free will, are absolute proofs that our material wealth is being used to keep up our intellectual and moral . ad- vancement. Sometimes the extraordinary de- velopment and efficiency of the mid- dle-west is attributed to its wonderful natui'al resources, but there is fur- ther reason. A certain inventive spirit, a desire for change, a pro- found impatience for acting according to custom or tradition are reasons for high productivity. Often the argu- ment is given in reverse of the above but due to the fact that in all new countries this spirit is present and high efficiency usually follows, it can be refuted. This spirit is particularly noticeable in the middle-west and it is the true American ideal. New York City spent thousands of dollars on a banquet for Lindberg- but it has no municipal airport. Russia is having another disturb- ance; so far only 20 have been exe- cuted and it is scarcely a success. Detroit's courts are becoming so dignified that lawyers are no longer allowed to have fist-fights while prosecuting cases. Before long they will be worthy of respect if they aren't careful. President Coolidge will relieve the middle western farmers by spending the summer in the Black Hills. It may be a relief to have him that near and then again it may not. If a minister wants to create a sen- sation he merely advocates free love. Until recently Ann Arbor has been free from ministers seeking this kind of publicity. OASED ROLL THE CITY'S YOURS Our friends, when re- turning to Ann Arbor, Welcome to dear Ann Arbor town, always drop in for our alumni and visitors. The key to the EXCELLENT MEALS. Am city is yours. There's nothing worth locking up anyway. Cor. State and Washington Spring and Fall we have the alumni with us. In the Fall, they come flock- -AE ing out in their big cars, take posses- sion of all the fraternities and the Union, parade up and down the diago- nal carrying "M" blankets, and occupy Congratulations to fifty-yard seats at the football games. All they talk about is football. All Seniors of In the Spring, they come back for Ann Arbor High School reunions. They clap each other on the back and ask how is everything. Then they stage a circus parade on State' street, and listen to President Little RAE and their officers tell them how they c can co-operate with the University and improve things generally, and all they talk about is football. * * * OUR OWN CLASS DAY The only place that a Class Day program is appropriate is in ROLLS, so here's ours: * * * THE PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS Here we are at the end of our col- lege career. It is with tears in our eyes that we approach this day of days, when we no longed will occupy the end stands, but will sit in the seats of the alumni, watching the Champions ® h H enry of the West. **leoyalty of my Legios was un- Questioned and now for the first time l THE CLASS PROPHECY rll bare m secret. I paid them, youG As we look down through the years, see, with bars of Oh Henryl we see the members of the class of A Fine Candy 1927 engaged as follows on June 19, 10c Everywhere 1947: 200 Bond salesmen. ~ 0 thag o 196 Politicians. 163 Still looking for work.SFOR THE rN 154 Never were looking for work. SUBSCRIBE FOR TH E 107 In prison or Chicago. 85 Still loafing in Law school. 15 Professors. 5 Really working. 2 Airplane pilots. 1,325 Miscellaneous (Including en- gineers, ditch-diggers, college presi- dents, R. O. T. C. generals, policemen and other minor trades.) - s "* s THE HISTORY During the four years that the class a of 1927 loafed through college many changes have come about. We have seen the Student council grow feebler and feebler, but not from over-work. We have seen the Union go deeper and deeper into debt, until finally the tuition was raised to grant extra funds. Also we have seen less and less of the football games, until Harry Tillot- son moved us back to the last rows In A ccess( the corners of old Ferry field. We still were within seeing distance of for the W part of some of the plays, at times, so Harry decided to build a bigger sta-G a dium. * s * At various times lately Ann Arbor has resembled a college town. But Dainty lace collar an the movement was quickly subdued, effective on summer f with, tear gas and police clubs. Riots scarfs, large square, g in celebration of conference champion- nieres, which no summ ship victories are a thing of the past. At Mack's store you ca The theaters are to give educational A movies, free, in Hill auditorium. Pro- accessories right on ha viding nobody applauds or raises otherny unnecessary disturbances. WHITE KID.- GLOVES * * * slip-on styles, $4-as al THE "POEM" white or tan, $3.50. Here's to the little A.B. 7 BLACK HEEL HOSE o Based on an A and a B, in the neutral° tan and; Lots of C's and just a few D's, niner n d To say nothing of many an E. PEARLS are still first T* *A* Nstrands are still longer, THE ORATION -grape cluster, beads (Chief of Police O'Brien was to chains are very new, $1 have delivered one of his brief but pointed orations, in the shape of a BLACK MOIRE HANDS tear-gas bomb, but he said he was petite point embroidery saving that argument for the next in gold, $3.95, are charn riot.) costumes. * * * GOING TO THE BALL GAME! In order not to make any alumnus feel jealous because a student got in to see a baseball game on his athletic coupon, it has been decided that the little green coupons are not good any more, and students will line up at the - box office with the regular customers, at $1.00 per. * * * Since they are thus classed as pay- ing customers, students should feel right at home, and not be at all back- ward in cussing the coaching system in case we lose the game. Just be a real alumnus. Commencement sure commences early enough in the morning. Timothy Hay. MICHIGAN BELL ITELEPHONE CO. erican Oil Corporation depends on Long Distance ....Ita .R . . mn ,. m R. M . ,f. i American Oil Corporation PETROIPRODUCTS " " ackon.Miciga,*U &A u iniins" w.. Vichicen Bell eiernone compei. 142 I-est Cortland St.. *'sokeor, )'ichigen. torention: 1. 0. N. Aler. UPr. Gentdemen: It to our am-ition to gie or oustmer the test possible servios. To do this we find the long dstar.oe teIephone indispenedble. our respeotive departmente always gall upon tne leng distance telephone when urgent mtters present :hemselves. 1emove the long disetanoe telephone from business .n4 induetry will be crippled. Yours very uly., DENT A JC 0,7 .- J' or TICHIGAN SUMMER DAILY '. r s N Dry Gifts tell Dressed duate d cuff sets, so crisp and rocks. The new 'kerchief ally plaided flower bouton- ner frock can 'be without. n always find the newest nd, and now, they are here please graduates. are a summer necessity, so are washable suede, in of sheer VanRaalte chiffon grey tones, $2 a pair. in importance. The long at $1 to $5. The pendants or flowers-on Sterling .25 and $3.50. BAGS, slim envelopes with at $5.95, or simply edged ming to carry with summer _I 1 ; I i 1 DRAL i ,mil ~ V I i 11 ii b54 a Cl)