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U GRUEN VERITHIN WATCHES $25.00 UPWAR DS HALLER & FULLER STATE STREET JEWELERS ea Writers lavor Conference as Means of Restoring Michigan Athletic Interest Editor, The Michigan Daily: Editor, The Michigan Daily: The last lingering doubts as to the When the University of Michigan advisability of Michigan's return to severed athletic relations with the the conference should have been dis- conference the campus at Ann Arbor pelled by the 1917 football schedule. approved the action almost to a man Although there are many minor con- -brave talk was heard on every hand siderations which must be taken into of our so-called wrongs, our great account, yet the most important things prowess and our independence. The in footballas well as in other sports, conference had endeavored to humil- are obviously: First, to have a team iate its conqueror; it imposed condi- ourselves, and second, to have teams tions upon Michigan which at the time to play against. were considered unreasonable and ex- Let us leave the first matter to tremely unfair and consequently the Coach Yost, and say a few words in inevitable split. regard to opposing "teams." U. of And now of the alumni, the old D., Case, Kalamazoo Normal and Kala- "grads," whose enthusiasms make the Inazoo college! Anyone unacquainted games worth while, those old boys who ,%-ith the real facts would probably used to fill one whole side of Mar- tb ink that this was the schedule of shall field, pitted against an equal the Ann Arbor high school. number of Chicagoans-what of them? In fact, it does seem strange that a For many years, just the number of game has not been arranged with the years Michigan has played outside local team. The fact that the athletic the conference, sadness and sorrow authorities of the University of Michi- have held sway in their camps. They gan should seriously consider such have tried hard and tried loyally to opponents for the Varsity team is be interested in our contests with enough to make anyone interested in Pennsylvania, Cornell, and Syracuse, Michigan football sick. but away down in their hearts, in the It certainly shows that matters in good old loyal Michigan hearts, the- that field are in a very precarious con- had mighty little interest in what dition. I will admit that, up to this transpired-Philadelphia or Cornell or time, I have been rather opposed to Syracuse. a return to the conference because I They always wanted Michigan to am more interested in'the eastern col- win, but if they lost, a wry smile flitted leges. But, even looking at the mat- across their lips, a shrug or two of ter from that standpoint, if we can't the shoulders gave outward evidence play the teams from those schools, of their feelings, and the episode was let's do the best we can and arrange closed. And thus it has gone year by games with the middle western uni year until we are seeing light. versities. How many more years must slip by jThe Michigan authorities have been before the Regents, faculty and stu- trying for years to arrange a decent dents will read the writing on the schedule without playing conference wall? The old "grads" want Michigan teams, and seem to have found it im- back in the conference. possible. Those of the last few years We don't have to say "upon any have been little better than the one terms," for the terms will be the same planned for next year. as for all others in the conference. I How can we expect a large squad want to see dear old Michigan exert- of men to get out and practice for ing her last ounce of brawn in a last months to try to get a chance to play ditch fight with Minnesota, Wisconsin, against such teams? How can we ex- Chicago, or Illinois, our good old pect the students to be very enthus- friends, our mortal enemies. iastic over such games? Think of it! E. M. SMITH, '92E. Two good games, two which should be fairly easy if Michigan has a real League Banquet to be Held Tonight team, and the others of high school Simple white dresses will be the or- 'grade! der of costumes at the athletic banquet It is enough to make one wish to of the Women's league to be held at 6 say as little as possible, to distant o'clock in Barbour gymnasium. Bask- C'riends about Michigan athletics, espe- etball games and a cotillion have been c tally if you are trying to get some of planned for the evening's entertain- ti Lose same friends to come here to ment. The cotillion figures will be sc hool. led by Miss Alice Evans, head of the Washtenaw Electric Shop The Shop of Quality It its not Rigot we make it Right Phoxe 273 200 East Washington St. If You Seek For unvarying quality in Men's Wear you will find satisfaction at THE AT THE THEATERS TODAY Majestic-Vaudeville. Arcade-Viola Dana in "Threads of Fate." Also, Drew comedy. 3 * * s *: Typewriting Multigraph ing Mimeopraphing Varsity Toggery SHOP 1107 S. University Ave. Orpheum-Vivian Martin in "The Right Direction." Rae-House Peters in "The Girl of the Golden West." sHamilton Business CI U State and Willfamt careful. The qual ity of our work de rem onstrates this. The politeness of our employees is bound tc interest you. one or call Electric Auto Heater-=Keeps Your Engine Warn Costs very little to operate * * * * * * * * * * * * AT THE WHITNEY The perils of arctic exploration will be vividly portrayed in the Lyman Howe filminization of Sir Douglas Mawson's expedition into the antarctic; which will be shown at the Whitney theater Saturday afternoon and even- ing, Feb. 24. Scenes from Yosemite, the recent automobile race at Wilkes-Batre and animated cartoons will also be shown. The Cyc-Corpus Juris System AT THE MAJESTIC PUBLISHED BY The American Law Book Gol 27 Cedar Street NEW YORK. TALBOT fin [tCOLLARS are curve cut to (tt the, shou Crsy rc.frs tt e Cktctt, i'eabody &Co:lnc. d.v s Racy dialogue, witty persiflage, and catchy songs signalized the musical- comediette, "The Fraternity Boys and Girls," which opened at the Majestic theater last night. Not a little of the applause granted the company was due to the numerous local hits which Chad been introduyced into the lines. Elab- orate costumes and scenery were util- ized to the full in producing an effect which was both delightful and enter- taining. The "Golden Gate Quartet" offered several harmonious numbers which were especially well received by the audience. Moe ,Laundry Phone 2355 204 No. Main S'. CELTIC HITS MINE THEN RETURNS TO LIVERPOD WHITE STAR SHIP INJURED B EXPLOSION 12 HOURS OUT FROM ENGLAND New York, Feb. 22.-After goin through the heart of the submarir zone the American liner Philadelphi docked here this afternoon, bringir the news that the White Star line Celtic hit a mine only 12 hours out o Liverpool and was convoyed back I that port, over a week ago. According to reports from the pas sengers, the Celtic was noticed a missing the morning after the tw ships started across the Atlantic. A first it was believed that she hs been sunk, but wireless messages kep the Philadelphia informed that si had not been dangerously injured. The Philadelphia brought back su vivors from the White Star liner Afri and from the steamer Japanes Prince. Mrs. Hall Speaks to Newberry Girls M. Jean Albert Picard to LectureI Mrs. Louis P. Hall, who has had remarkable experiences at the front in France and is now deeply inter- ested in the local war relief work, spoke yesterday afternoon to the stu- dents at Newberry residence. Western Women Take Up Red Cross Seattle, Feb. 22.-One hundred andy eighty-five women students of thef M. Jean Albert Picard, who deliv-, ered a lecture in Memorial hall re- cently on the subject of "French Ideals," will give a return lecture at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon in Harris hall.. His subject will be "The Re- ligious Spirit of France Today." German Submarine Sinks 24 Ships Berlin, Feb. 22.-According to re- P. C. POTTS, '16-'18L. University of Washington have signed ports received here, one submarine has up for Red Cross military work destroyed 24 steamers, three sailing classes. Because of the large number vessels and nine trawlers since the new classes will have to be formed to declaration of a renewal of submarine accommodate them. warfare. Leave Copy Leave Copy at at UCrffS 1E Students' She DeltaADVERTIF N G Supply Store TA Jg S ON MEDICINE OF INDIAN Dr. Harlow Brooks, '95M, Speaks at Founder's Day Exercises A n interesting discussion on the "Me dicine of the American Indian" was delivered by Dr. Harlow Brooks, '951A, in Sarah Caswell Angell hall last night at the fourteenth annual Foni ider's day celebration of the Med- ical. school. He declared that although the In- dian is new little of infectious diseases because, his mode of living was of a kind to deter them, still for wounds, fractures, and other external injuries he was eq ual to if not better than most of the w ite men of his time. Dean Vi ctor C. Vaughan spoke on the "Signil icance of Founder's Day." He said it -was to show the honor due the alumni of this University who in the past havO contributed so much to the science of medicine.. - __ _ physical education department. ALUMNUS ADDRESSES S. A. I. ON WASHINGTON ANNIVERSARY Fred G. Dewey, '02, of Detroit, ad- dressed the Sons of the American Rev- olution last night on "Washington's Message to 1917" in the high school auditorium. Prof. W. W. Florer gave a short il- lustrated lecture on Washington's life as commander-in-chief of the Revolu- tionary army. At the close of the pro-f gram, members were solicited for the Ann Arbor division of the American Red Cross. Senior Women Entertain Sophomores Senior women entertained the soph- omore girls yesterday afternoon in Newberry hall. After dancing and bridge, series of tableaux depicting the life of George Washington from the chopping down of the cherry tree to the inauguration address were given. Through the endeavors of the King's Daughters, the management of the Arcade has succeeded in booking "The Last Days of Pompeii," which will be shown on March 6 at all shows. The play is one of George Kleine's moving picture masterpieces. The film was photographed at Rome, Italy, and, aside from the enormous cost of the production, considerable time was consumed in its staging and the ac- curate recording of all details. Prof. Aigler to Address Buckeyes Students from the state of Ohio will have an opportunity to get to- gether at the annual smoker of the Ohio club members to be given at the Union Tuesday evening, Feb. 27. Plenty of eats and smokes will be serv- ed, and the speaker of theevening will b Prof. R. W. Aigler, who comes from the Buckeye state. Consider Violations of Honor System Evidence concerning reported,viola- tions of the honor system was con- sidered at a meeting of the honor com- mittee yesterday afternoon. No defi- nite report of the cases tried will be given out by the committee until after the meeting which will probably be held next week. Investigation of sev- eral cases is still under way. AT THE ARCADE City News LOST. LOST-A gold octagon shaped wrist watch with the initials C. E. K. on back. Lost 3:00 p. m. in Gym. class of Monday and Friday. Reward. Phone 1248-J. 23. LOST-Alpha Rho Chi Fraternity Pin. Finder please call 691 for reward. 22-23 LOST-Don't wish for that lost article -Recover it by an ad in The Daily. FOR RUNT FOR RENT- Desirable front room 908 Forest Ave. 21-22-23-24 FOR RENT FOR RENT- Single room, $2.00 per week, 908 Monroe Ave. Phone 1549-R. tf WANTED WANTED-About 31 customers at the Hub Billiard Parlors. Across from the Interurban Station. 23-4-5 MISCELLANEOUS PRIVATE BOARD $5 weekly. Inquire at 410 Church street. Phone 450-R. 20-21-22-23-24-25-27 : ® .. r.. ...... i Grin nell Bros.' Music House The board or puone works has bee ordered to purchase a street sweepe oiler, and grader, allowed by the coup cil last year. The three will cost abou $5,000, of which the sweeper wi amount to $4,000. Mrs. Sarah M. Galatian, 745 Mine street, died at her home yesterda morning after an illness of three day She was 81 years old and had lived i Ann Arbor for the past 15 years. Several matters relating to farm o erations were discussed yesterday the opening session of the Washtena County Farm Institute society held the courthouse. About 50 farme were present at the opening meetin a somewhat smaller number than a tended a year ago. The Michigan Daily for service. See us for anything in the Realm ot Music TRY OUR VICTOR RECORD APPROVAL SERVICE 116 S. Main St. Phone 1707 I Patronize Daily Advertisers. . .- - I