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In the last installment of the third article of a series of 12 about India, Dr. N. S. Hardikar, grad., writes of the early history of that country. Alexander the Great left an army behind him when he went to Europe which was overwhelmingly defeated by the Gupta's. After Alexander, King Selmens of Greece, sent Magasthenes as an ambassador to India. He did this as a result of a peace treaty be- tween himself and the King of Pat- aliputra (in India). Magasthenes, who was in India in 300 B. C., wrote a-history of the peo- ple and the government of the coun- try where he was stationed as an am- bassador. In the fragments of his history that have remained, we have very interesting account of the Hindu life, manners and administration. People Are Happy He says, "The people live happily, being simple in their manners and frugal ... . . . Truth and virtue they hold alike in esteem . . . . The soil yields, moreover, not a few edible pro- ducts fit for the subsistence of ani- mals. It is accordingly affirmed 'that famine has never visited India, and that there has never been a general scarcity in the supply of nourishing food. "The people lived in peace in their village communities, managing their own village concerns, enjoying the most complete harmony in their vil- lage administration, and paying to their king's representative the tax as- sessed on every village. These self- governing communities existed in India from the dawn of history to the close of the eighteenth century after Christ; they survived the fate of dy- nasties and empires; they escaped i Broken by British But these village communities were utterly broken by the British, caus- ing thus a terrible loss, to the people of India. WhenBuddhist missionaries went to China they aroused great curiosity in the people of that country. In 400 A. D., a small band of Chinese, headed by Fa HIian, left China and came to India. Fa Hian speaks in glowing terms of the government and says: "The inhab- itants are prosperous and happy. Only those who farm the royal estates pay any portion of the produce as rent, and they are not bound to remain in possession longer than they like." Ideal Prosperity Mr. Rawlinson, in his book, "Indian Historical Studies," says, "India under the Gupta's (second to fifth century A. D.), must have been a country of ideal prosperity. Few things in all history are more, attractive than this peep into India's Golden Age where the law of Piety was actually carried into piety." Fa Hian has also given a description of the free hospitals that he found in that, kingdom. Another Chinese traveller came to India in 655 A. D. He has also left some records of India's prosperity, richness and the wonderful method of adminstration. From 700 A. D. to 1000 A. D., India was in the dark ages. Mohammedans were attracted by the wealth of India, and they invaded and looted India many times until they finally settled there. India's wealth always remained in India through all these invasions. But, under the British rule, this state of things changed and the pepole became in reality paupers. danger and destruction chiefs or races strove for power." when rival the imperial Electric Auto Heater--Keeps Your Engine Warn Costs very little to operate Washtenaw Electric Shop The Shop of Quality If its not Right we make it Right Phone 273 200 East Washington St u""6' LET our laundry aid you in the pursuit of happiness. Nothing is so conducive to the comfort and joy of the average individual as well- conditioned garments. We will be pleased to call for your clothes and you will be pleas- ed that we did. ;' . - _...:r- __ - ... r_ Many Styles of Type and Many Language,~ Hamilton Business College State and William dowa GR UEN VERITHIN. 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Cbtmtt, Feabody &Co:Inc.akers 11 I University of California: By defeat- ing the Oregon Aggies, 29 to 11, in the final basketball game of the series-, California finishes the Pacific Coast Conference season, tied with Washing- ton State for first place. The tie will not be played off because Washington has completed its schedule. University of Indiana: Degrees will be conferred four times a year in- stead of once at the university in the future, according to the announcement given out by the president's office. University of Minnesota: After sev- en months of work, the new ball room at the Minneapolis Union has been completed. Three thousand dollars were expended in making the room as complete as possible. University of Minnesota: From statements obtained from faculty members at this school, the honor sys- tem is still in favor, but the members believe that the students lack the moral force to back it up. Princeton: Over 400 guests attend- ed the Junior Prom held in the gym- nasium last Friday night. Syracuse: With the Michigan meet over, Coach Tom Keane is turning his attention toward developing the men he will take to Philadelphia for the indoor intercollegiates which are to be held next Saturday in that city. Wisconsin: Despite the local short- age, the university is experiencing no trouble in securing coal, for it buys direct from the mines. Coal has not been purchased from local dealers for 10 years. The Michigan Daily for service. STUDENT COUNCILMEN LEAVE FOR BIG NINE CONFERENCEI A. S. Hart, '17, and M. F. Dunne, '17L, Attend Meeting at Purdue; GIive Views on Honor System Replying in person to the invitation sent to Michigan from Purdue Uni- versity, A. S. Hart, '17, and M. F. Dunne, '17L, leave tonight to attend the annual conference of the Big Nine student council delegates which is to be held at Purdue, March 1, 2, and 3. The letter from Purdue stated that the conference would like to hear the views of the representatives from Michigan on the honor system as it now exists at that University and the attitude of the students and faculty toward the resumption of athletic relations with the conference teams. Michigan's delegates at the confer- ence will be the guests of the Purdue student council. No Delay in Moving Postal Station Plans made to move the State street postal station to the west; end ofI Nickels Arcade by March 1 will not be interferred with, in spite of the fact that some of the necessary fix- tures have not yet arrived, according to a statement given out by Post- master Abbott last evening. The missing fixtures which have been delayed in shipping, have been traced and it is thought by the postal authorities that they will arrive to- day or tomorrow. For live, progressive, up-to-date ad- vertising use The Michigan Daily. i. LACK OF FUNDS HOLDS UP IMPROVEMENT PLAN GRtOUND lS DEPARTMENT MEETS DIFFICULTIES IN BEAUTI- FYING CAMPUS Lack of funds has greatly handi- capped the buildings and grounds committee in its work toward campus beautification. The board of regents usually make up a budget for expend- itures early in the spring but no action in this direction was taken at the last meeting. Lyman R. Flook, superintendent of the buildings and grounds, said yester- day that the funds now on hand would have to be used in repairing damage done by students who carelessly wear paths across lawns and destroy shrub- bery. "The problem of beautifying the campus is a particularly discour- aging one," he said, "and if we are to make any progress whatsoever we must be given the co-operation of every Michigan student." Several trees have been removed from the vicinity of the Library and placed in other parts of the campus. It is expected that new shrubs will be planted this spring, but little will be done in the central part of the campus, until the new Library has been completed. Shirts made to measure. G. H. Wild Co., Leading Merchant Tailors. State St. tf I A shriek, a wail, a nightingale Was singing tenderly. A hum, a buzz, I saw it was A little bumble bee. I *; * * volowLi City News SPIRITS OF SPRING A cough, a sneeze, a gentle breeze * Came merrily o'er the lea. A bird, the third, that I had heard Was twittering in the tree. II A splash, a swish, a little fish * * * : :n : . *! Came by without a sound. A groan, a grunt, an elephant Was gamboling o'er the ground. *r TV An am'rous sonnet, an Easter bonnet, A glass of cool Bock beer. A* modest flower, an April shower And Spring is surely here. * * * * * * * * * TO PRESENT OLD SONGS AT SARAH CASWELL ANGELL HALL Songs gleaned from the counties of England, Scotland, Ireland, and the islands of the North sea will be sung to harp accompaniment by the Misses Dorothy Rosalind and Cynthia Fuller, of Dorset, England, Tuesday evening, March 6, in Sarah Caswell Angell hall. The Misses Fuller will appear in cos- tumes of the early Victorian age. A part of the proceeds of the enter- tainment, which is under the auspices of the Women's league, will be for war relief. An invitation concert will be given in the afternoon at the home of Mrs. Charles F. Lockwood. Tickets will be on sale in Barbour gymnasium for 35 cents. Use the advertising columns of the Michigan Daily in order to reach the best of Ann Arbor's buyers. Additions to the Ann Arbor tele- phone exchange amounting to more than $50,000 are about to be made by the Michigan State Telephone com- pany. The proposed improvements will more than care for present neces- sities and immediate prospects. The bulk of the improvement is for addi- tional cable, largely for the eastern and southern portions of the town, and the campus. The cable, it is esti- mated, will cost $45,000, while addi- tions to the local switchboard will care for the rest. The film version of "The Last Days of Pompeii" will be shown in this city in the near future by the King's Daughters of the Congregational church. A lecture for boy scouts will be given tonight in the city Y. M. C. A. building. Prof. E. C. Case will talk on "Hunting Big Game of the Past," and will illustrate his lecture with pic- tures taken in Canada and this coun- try. PLAN TO EMPLOY GRADUATES IN NATIONAL BANK OF NEW YORK A representative of the National Bank of Commerce of New York city on Monday consulted with members of the economics faculty in ank attempt to employ from one to two Michigan graduates annually. Prof. G. W. Dowrie stated that plans have not been fully made, but expects that final arrangements will be com- pleted soon. Only graduates from the banking courses will be eligible. The applications for the National City bank scholarship 'must be in the hands of Professor Dowrie by March 19. Use The Michigan Daily Want AdAs for results. i Grinnell Bros.' Music House WANTED WANTED- Student wants work for odd hours any afternoon and Satur- days. Address Box H-4, Michigan Daily. 27-28 HISCELLANEOUS PRIVATE BOARD $5 weekly. Inquire at 410 Church street. Phone 450-R. 20-21-22-23-24-25-27 LOST FOR SALE-Buescher cornet and case B-fiat, with C and A slides, triple silver plate and gold bell. Call Mc- Cutcheon, 1038-M. 502 E. Liberty St. 28 FOR SALE-2 Choral Union coupons with tickets for, tonight's concert. $8.50 value for $4.00. Call 1925-J. 28 See us for anything in the Realm of Music. TRY OUR VICTOR RECORD APPROVAL SERVICE For March Records out February 28th 116 S. Main St. Phone 1707 J!