'I HIG DAILY MICHIGAN TO TEACH CHINESE LANGUAGE ES ASSEMBLY DEBUT Cource Will Be Given by Foreign Club If SufficientNumber FOR FUTURE APPEAR-t Show Interest * * * * * * * * * * * * * AT THE THEATERS TODAY ANCES BEING CONSIDERED; PERSONNEL CHOSEN The Freshman Glee club made its ebut at the freshman literary as- embly yesterday afternoon in Uni- ersity Hall. Although handicapped y the absence of their regular direc- >r, W. Scott Westerman, '17, who is 1, the freshmen rendered a short rogram in a creditable manner. Sev- ral dates for future appearances are teing considered. The personnel of the club is as fol- ws:: First tenors, Joseph Failing, ldmund Kricker, Elmer Upton, Her- ert Wagner, C. M. Wimbles, James 'uttle, William Blade; second tenors, :ring Beckwith, Andrew Carter, ames R. Gabel, John McGuir, Carl- on Wells, H. Leslie Popp, Ernest toscoe, R. G. Strong, John Walsh; rst bassos, William Dawson, Craw- ord Faust, Paul Kempf, Donald Lawr- mee, David Nash, Morrison W. Sco- eld, Herbert Schlee, Charles Fowler, obert Yerkes; second bassos, Charles [ison, Horace Hunter, Harry Mann, 'arl Martzloff, James Needham, Don- Ad Ruct, Harold Tubbs, Charles Osius, 'om Underwood, and Laurence Van- ress IARBOUR GYM T110 BE SCENE OF RIVALRY AND DANCIN(f Barbour gymnasium will be the cene of rivalry and dancing tomorrow fternoon when the final basketball ame of the season and the Women's eague party will make up the week's rogram of events. The seniors and the sophomores will Ussle for the cup and the predictions re that the contest will be a close one. )urng the contest dancing will also e provided for in the gymnasium arlors for those interested in a less trenuous diversion. Refreshments mill be served immediately after the ame. Var Will Stop Athletics at Yale New Haven, Conn., March 14.-War Pill bring about a discontinuance of .thletics at Yale, is the essence of is decision arrived at by the Yale niversity athletic association. At a ecent meeting the association voted .uthority to the board in control to top all athletic activities if war be eclared, and the board deems it ad- isable. !olunlbia Speakers Limited to School New York, March 14.-Speakers who ire not members of the university rnnot addressColumbia audiences rithout first obtaining the consent of resident Butler. Such was the an- .ouncement made by the president in esponse to criticisms of the refusal o permit Count Ilya Tolstoy from peaking. The Ypsilanti Players announce a eturn engagement of Staurt Walker's 'ortmanteau Theatre for Saturday vening, March 17, at 8:15 p. m., at 'ease Auditorium, Ypsilanti. The layb which will be presented are: rammer Gurton's Needle, The Very raked Boy, and Lord Dunsany's King ergimenes. As an appreciation of heir return engagement there will be iven a fourth play, not yet decided pon. The tickets have been reduced > 50 cents each, with no reserved Michigan is to have a corse in the Chinese language. This course will not be a part of the University curriculum, but will be given by the members of the Univer- sity Chinese club, if a sufficient num- ber are interested. Chinese students declare that they hope by this course not only to create a better understanding between China and America, but also to train in their language the graduates from our med- ical, engineering, and commercial schools who may take advantage of the numerous opportunities which China is offering to American col- lege men. The course which will be given here aims to teac'h only the fundamentals of the language, but if it is successful, a more advanced study will be taken up. Two hours per week probably will be devoted. to the work, which will be gratis. Any interested in such a course may enroll with Fang C. Liu, '18, at 1132 Washtenaw avenue, or Chung K. Chow, '18, at 1319 Cambridge road. SEAMEN TO OPERATE TRANS- ATLANTIC BOATS FOR BONUS New York, March 14.-American sea- men will operate boats of the Ameri can line and the Atlantic transport line for a wage bonus of 50 per cent and insurance in case of accident, it was announced today by Mr. Gustav Braun, secretary of the Atlantic dis- trict of the International Seamen's Union of America. The compromise was reached with- out a meeting, but men employed by the line are expected to meet tomor- row to ratify the decision. Cricket Stars Asked to Communicate A new branch of sport appears to be boiling in the athletic kettle. Cricket as it is played in England is the latest offering in the line of sports. Whether it will be inaug- urated remains to be disclosed. In the meantime all men interested are re- quested to communicate with J. Donges, at 'phone 1580-R. Famous Aviator Killed in Trial Flight Berlin, March 14.-The well known German flyer, Hans Volmoller, was killed during a trial in an aeroplane, the official press bureau announced today. In 1910 Volmoller distinguished himself as a constructor of a new aero- plane which held several records. Germans Capture Russ at Zoczov Berlin, March 14.-Three Russian officers, 320 prisoners of the rank, and 13 machine guns were captured by German thrusting detachments in forefield engagements north of the railroad from Zloczov to Tarnopol, to- day's official report said. Columbia May Have Aviation Corps New York, March 14.-A college aviation corps for university grad- uates is receiving the support of mem- bers of Columbia's faculty. Training will begin during the summer, and be limited to upperclassmen and graduates. Elect Soph Prom Committee Yesterday Members of the sophomore class elected A. E. Zigler, J. I. McClintock, F. C. Bell, and D. P. Yerkes to repre- sent the class on the soph prom com- mittee at a meeting held yesterday afternoon. Majestic-Vaudeville. Arcade-Gladys Brockwell in "One Touch of Sin" and the last episode of Billie Burke in "Gloria's tomiance" ("Love's Reward"). Orpheum-Myrtle Stedman and House Peters in "The Happl. ness of Three Women," and Bray cartoons. Rae-Emily Stevens in "The Wager" and fifth episode of "The Purple Mask." AT THE MAJESTIC "The Sunnyside of Broadway" being the old title of one of last season's successes with an entirely new ver- sion, will open for the week-end at the Majestic at the matinee this afternoon. Max Bloom is the star of the show and will be assisted by Alice Sher. Pat- rons will be glad to know that Becky, the horse, will be with him. There are six scenes, all of which are novel, and embrace such a variety of situations asthe Army and Navy club at Washington, a recruiting of- fiee, moving picture studio, and the famous "Rathskeller, New York." The costumes and scenic effects for the show are on the par with all other Norfolk productions. 1nterco[[egiate Minnesota: Hearty applause from both sexes greeted the recent an- nouncement at chapel that the pend- ing epidemic of measles made it es- sential that the male contingent of the University make no calls on the fair sex for ten days. California: A quart of blood was parted with by Lester L. Gellatly, now at the University of California, in an unsuccessful attempt to save the life of a girl student. Washington: German carp will win in the war for Germany if anything can, declares Professor Kincaid of the University of Washington. The Ger- nans have taken to eating that fish as a substitute for tastier food, and the large number of its species in the ivers and lakes of Germany is mak- ing it possible for them to utilize a large and efficient source of nourish- ment. Ohio State: A power and heating plant worth $200,000 will be erected for Ohio State university if a bill now pending in the state legislature is carried. Indiana: Military training disciples at the University of Indiana will roll out of bed at dawn several mornings a week, commencing with next Mon- day. On that day classes in military training will meet for the first time, and a vote of those enrolled showed that many preferred the cool of the morning in which to drill. Twelve men wanted by a Cleveland concern to work in various sections of the country during the Summer vaca- tion. Give experience if any, also sal- ary expected. Address Box X-9, care pf Michigan Daily. 15 Your patronage is cord- ially solicited, when you have work you wish type- written, Thesis copying a specialty. Call at 414 E. William SI, or telephone7 82-,. Pin this up for reference. Spurwood Just out!. 15 cent EARL WILSON Warring \Nations Need Chloroform Prof. W. H. Hobbs is in possession of an endless letter in which all who receive same are requested to con- tribute 24 cents toward a fund to send chloroform to use in the hospitals of the allies. It has been discovered that pain- ful operations are performed daily due to the lack of anaesthetics. Report Lively Fighting on Ancre Berlin, via Sayville Wireless, March 14.-Lively fighting activity is report- ed on the Ancre south of Avre and in L /i the Champagne district on the eastern front, said an official war office state- ment today. "In the east in an ad- vance on Anrvovk we took more than 250 prisoners," the statement said. Try The Daily for service. I Ten~is Rackets The largest assortment in the city. leading lines to select from. Five RACKETS RESTRUNG Three Day Service-Excellent Work City News GEO. J. MOE "SPORT SHOP" Tuesday night Ann Arbor Demo- crats met in the various ward polling places and decided upon their ward tickets for the April election as fol- lows: First ward-Alderman, Albert Fiegel; supervisor, Emannuel Wag- ner; constable, John Naylor. Second ward-Alderman, John Hu'ss; super- visor; Chris. Schlenker; constable, Nel- son Hoppe. Third ward-Alderman, vacant; supervisor, M. A. Ryan; con- stable, Julius Lohrke. Fourth ward- Alderman, J. W. Markey; supervisor, J. C. Herrick; constable, Frank Cos- grove. Fifth ward-Alderman, F. Mc- Cormick; supervisor, Charles Kapp; constable, Paul Handt. The problem of housing 800 dele- gates to the Michigan Retailers' con- vention here next February was the subject in discussion at the meeting of the city business men Tuesday night. The meeting proved to be very successful and it was decided to hold them monthly, the first Thursday of each month. Nothing was decided definitely, relative to the convention housing problem. 711 N. University Ave. Next to Arcade Theatre a CM] r -- ILM i JOOA, fl, ,4 1857 - Dry Goods, Furniture, and Women's Fashions - 1917 oat Styles, ore Diversified, More Beautiful, More Genuinely Attractive Than Ever Before Fashion has planned with wonderful elaborateness the new coats that women are to wearthis Spring. She has favored them with her newest weaves and rarest colorings; she has conferred upon them her cleverest features of design; she has made milady's coat an indispensable member of the Spring wardrobe. C i i City Clerk Isaac Reynolds, who has{ been sick for the last two weeks with1 scarlet fever, will resume his duties at the city hall this morning. Glee Club Practicing Hard for Concert Regular practice for the annual spring concert by the combined Glee and Mandolin clubs has been the or- der of those two organizations for the past several weeks. Both Directors Theodore Harrison and Earl Moore are promising varied programs and are working hard to- ward making the concert both novel and entertaining. Descriptive num- bers will probably play a prominent part in the entertainment. As yet the big feature of the program has not been announced. The date for the concert has not been definitely set, but will probably be shortly after the spring holidays. 11 11 Gathered here in the Fashion Salon are stunning coats for every possible occasion. The varieties are most fas- cinating. You will enjoy studying their exclusive styles, colors and materials. For motoring the cravenetted English mixtures pre- dominate. They are made seven-eight or full length with large, convertible collars, loose sleeves and flaring cuffs- belted or unbelted-superbly practical. Others, of gunniburl and soft .velours are splendidly adapted for either street wear or motoring. The dress coats are distinguished by large collars, enormous pockets and clever novelty arrangements of the belt. The waist lines are high or regular; the linings plain or fancy. A particularly striking empire model is made of crushed rose velour with peg pockets, large cape collar and figured pussy willow lining. It is $40.00. [dl _! .: i 1 m l 15 ad- For live, progressive, up-to-date; rtising use The Michigan Daily. i Prices $15, $20, $25 $30 to, $60 I' r- w 'F $ . ,, ' ,r , , y FS ., "^. L y 4 /?' R .. ; , b a A ,. i , ;1 , ;, ' Ndr . i; 'k' 1 ,'t ' jIp . R,,.t :l- I ,t , 6 rJ . 1 i Spring Suitings In large quantities Big cut in medium weights now in stock. Double texture waterproof raincoat given FREE with each suit or overcoat during this sale. We do cleaning, pressing and repair- ing. Work called for and delivered. New Suits Arrive Daily for Women and Young Women $20 to $65 i Some are strictly tailored with mannish, notched collars and close fitting sleeves; some are simply tailored, but with braid bound edges and cut-away fronts; not a few exhibit the loose straight or flaring effects; the major- ity are made in the various pleated effects with large, detachable collars of khaki kool and flaring bell sleeves. All of them are highly individualized-plainly the productions of mas- ter artists. The skirts of these suits are generally pleas- ed all around or in sections. t i a ai * The materials are summer velour, Poiret twill, gunniburl, wool jersey, poplin and serge. The colors include: gold, mustard, apple green sand, hemp, Hague, Copenhagen and navy. Ward's Klassy Kut Klothes 118 E. Huron St. "GOLDFLEX" CUSTOM TAILORED SPORTS SUITS Easily the season's sensation in sports clothes. Hand tailored with exquisite skill of soft, light weight fabrics that will not wrinkle nor lose their shape. Six different styles are shown, including belted and box pleated effects, full belts, pockets and con- vertible collars. Rose, gold, hemp, copenhagen, emerald and heather mixtures are among their unusual colors. Priced $25.00. Complete Exhibition of Spring Apparel In the Second Floor Salons F. W. Allen, Mgr. Phone 244-R I