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tfnd HuMWjtoi .MUrtWiiiiWWitWrti'aT'tiWWJiWiWJWIyiw)f.- Xlbe Bails flebraskan V Vpl. X, No. 84 UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA, LINCOLN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1911. Price 5 Cents. twTmim a---vu'.wWjWWWWWWWWWW f r4 IMPORTANCE Jtf A VACATION CONVOCATION SPEAKER 3AY8 FEW MAKE SELECTION. SHOULD RETURN TO HOME TOWN DR. HUGHES 8AY8 IT 18 PLACE TO FIR8T MAKE GOOD. Many Soon Become Dissatisfied Should Be Fitted for Life Work They Have Chosen Profes sors Are Doing Too Little. Although the room was but half filled at 'convocation yesterday, Rev. R. C. Hughes, the speaker, said that no audience was evter small. Dr. Hughes is secretary of the Presby terian church board of education and is doing work in all the universities in this country. Ho took for his sub ject ''Vocation Direction," which text he said he got at the dedication of a great high school !n Chicago, where ho spoke to 600 boys, principally the sons of foreigners, all clean, manly, real boys. Upon inquiry from the fac ulty ho found that the pupils dropped out of school rapidly as they advanced in gradeB. Statistics Bhow that in a large number of schools over the country, where 19 per cent of the boys woro In the first grade, only seven tenths of one per cent were In the ninth grade. In the high schools where 42 per cent started in the ninth grado only. 12 per cent remained in the twelfth grade. , Few Choose Vocation. Dr. Hughes aBked the faculty what they wero doing to keep the children in school and what they were doing to get them a place In life. The teach ers admitted that nothing was being done. The speaker stated that voca tion in life is a bigger thing than getting a Job. He deplored the great number of men and women in life who can do nothing of real worth. Chil dren quitting school in the grades never have time to choose a vocation or know what they want if they should chooBe. "Ho gave example's of men. who seem to be a success in life in their profession, who deteBt their work but who are unable to learn any thing different. There are now, according to Dr. Hughes, thirty-two classes of learned professions, each of which has many Bub-divisions. All of them require an education and have openings for those who equip themselves bo aB to meet the requirements. The university pro fessors should assist in directing every student in the choice of a vocation. The speaker said that often the stu dent reads of someone "doing great things and then wants to follow their example, when he is utterly unfit for that line, of work. ProfeBsorB can often influence these studentB to take up something to which Ihey are better suited and which will help them to succesB In life. The speaker closed with a plea to the studentB to go bach to their home towns, to take an interest in high school pupils and In the pupils' choice of a vocation. Mathematical Seminar. The mathematical seminar will meet Thursday, February 16, at 4:45 p. m., in M307. "Graphic Solutions of Equations ' Involving Several Un- -knownrqua,ntitie87-wlU-be-disQUssed.! by. Walter Wohlenoerg. . . ATHLET1G MEET, CONCERT AND GOMPET ON TODAY'S PROGRAM Special entertainment for tho an nual Charter day program will bo tho feature of today'B events on tho uni versity armory floor. Beginning at 44-liL-p.-jnY!UihoJinnual Pershing Rifles competitive drill, a schedule of entertainment guaranteed to receive the interest of tho student body will occupy the better part of tho after noon. All who wish to witness this excellent and representative array of university talent must secure a com bination ticket, price twenty-five cents, which ndmits them to every event. The Pershing Rifles' "compet" com mands especial Interest this year, since the organization waB recently brought Into prominence by the award of the founder of the organization, Major General John Pershing, of a, medal for the heBt all-round member of the local branch. The award this afternoon, made on the basis of a drill spell-down, Ib not Identical with the aforesaid award, but Is a distinct medal given by the Pershing RifleB at tho Instance of their annual competi tive drill. This medal was won last year by Carl J. Lord, '11. Band Concert. The next scheduled entertainment will be the university band concert. Not only does the cadet band warrant the rendering of good musical num bers, but it will supply tho intermis sion between tho Pershing drill and the annual free-for-all indoor meet. The program of the cadet band has been announced as follows: March "Tho Juggler". . , Rosey Overture "Tho Black Domino".... . . v Aubre Waltz "Vienna ' Beauties". . . .Zelhrer Selection "It Happened in Nord- land" Herbert "La Sorella" Clerc The annual Charter day meet, as NO FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS. Dean Bessey Receives Telegram from Washington. .Dean C. E. BeBBey yesterday re ceived a telegram from Chief Forester Graves of tho United States forestry service, expressing his deep regret at the death of Prof. F. J. Phillips. He stated that men of such worth are not In tho service everywhere. No arrangements will be made for the funeral of Professor Phillips until tho arrival of his father and brother from Michigan. They were expected last night or this morn ing. Mrs. PhillipB' father and brother have arrived, as have other relatives. Mrs. Phillips' condi tion Is somewhat Improved, although she is still quite ill. TITCHENOR SPEAKS. Addresses Sigma XI on "Types of Mind." 'Prof. Edward Bradford Titchenor, Ph.D., LL. D., of Cornell university spoke last evening at the Temple the ater before the Sigma Xi society. H1b' subject waB "Typos of Wind." Profes sor Titchenor 1b recognized as being one of the greatest authorities upon nhllosonhv ' in America. He has studied extensively in England and , - previously planned, -will undoubtedly be ono of tho best, If not tho best, ever staged on tho armory floor. In dividual aspirants who are clamoring for recognition In athlotlc circles have all made an uttenvpt to secure entry credenTTaTs, and flioio wbo will appear represent tho best talent available In the university. Since no organizations will bo present to ex ecute a compromise of any nature, nothing will restrain the entrants from doing their best. The InterclasB relay races will probably constltuto the most exciting event of" tho day, and has been consequently and cus tomarily reserved for tho last. Boxing Class. According to a custom heretofore followed In the athletic department, a boxing class will be organized next week under the direction of Jack Best and E. C. McKee. This class will bo open to all men of the univer sity, and will cover a course of twenty lessons, for which there will bo n charge of five dollars. .This announce ment was made yesterday by Dr. R. G. Clapp, recorded vorbatum as fol lows: At 7:30 p. in., Monday, February 20th, a class In boxing will be formed TnnieTtlre-Tilrection-of Jaclc-Best-and- E. C. M'cKee. The course will consist of twenty lessons, for which there will be a charge of $5. This class will be open to all men In tho univer sity, and all students Interested In 'boxing are urged to be at the armory at the time set for the first lesson (7:30 p. in., Monday, February 20th). 7:30 Monday and Wednesday oven lugs are the regular' scheduled hours for the class. Students will furnish their own gloves. Those wishing to Join tho class Bhould leave their names with Jack Best. (Signed) R. G. CLAPP. Germany and holds the position of Sago professor of philosophy at Cor nell university. His lecture last evening was extremely Interesting and was well received. Following tho address a reception In his honor was hold In tho Y. W. C. A. rooms of the Temple. DEUTSCHE GESELLIGE VEREIN. German Club to Elect Officers Thurs day Night. An important meeting of the Deutsche Geselllge Vereln Is to be held Thursday evening at tho home of Professor and Mrs. Baumgartner, 1115 H street. Every ono is request ed to bo present at 8 o'clock prompt ly. Much Important business will come up at this time, including the election of officers for the present semester. A good social time is promised. The program committee has arranged a Heine evening. A sketch of the life and some of the famous works of the great German poet will be 'presented. This will no doubt be ono of tire-most enthusiastic and best attended meet ings of the year, due to the election and other matters of club interest, such as arrangements for the annual banquet and the Cornhusker repre sentation. ' ELECTION PROVES A FIZZLE FRE8HMAN MEETING DI8MI8SED BY REGI8TRAR. PEARSE TAKES TAKES JUNIOR PLUM 8CORE8 A LARGE MAJORITY ON THE 8ECOND BALLOT. Packed House Causes President of First Year Class to Call for Assistance to Clear Out Illegal Voters. Tho froBhinan conclavo of yesterday was dissolved by E. M. Rutlodge, assistant registrar, because too many upper classmen woro In attendance to assist in tho choco of a president. There Is some mystory connected with tho interference from tho regis trar's office, but a number of tho freshman politicians stated that ProB: ldent Gllmoro tolophoned to tho reg istrar's o III co and requested some ono to come over and throw out the Invad ers. No ballot had been taken when the hour for dismissal arrived. An other freshman mooting will bo at tempted next TueBday morning. Tho two presidential candidates, Earl Brannon and Russell Lockwood, had worked hard to got their voto out-anl-nt-leaatono-orthe-I-twjjJwaH not in favor of any dolay. Hard fool ing among some of tho supporters of tho two candidates was apparent. One man declared that it waB all a planned scheme to put off tho moot ing. "It won't hurt us a whit, though," ho said. "We will neat you at your own game." Pearae Is Chosen. Henry B. Pearso of Genoa was.oloct ed president of the junior class. The race between the three candidates was ono of intense excltoraent, Pearso took tho lead on the first ballot and was elected on the second by a scoro of 185 to 144 over Dale Boyloe. David M. Rogers, the other candidate, re ceived a voto of 78 on tho first bal lot, and then withdrew from the race. Tho election was rushed through with no loss of time and much credit Is duo to President Bates. After a motion to bar nominating speeches had been carried by a considerable majority, there was a period of loud applause and some few hissed at tho decision. Pearse, Rogers and Boyles, tho three candidates, were called to tho 'platform. All wore heartily cheered by the separate factions and the excitement reached a high point. The Ballotlqg. iBallotB had been passed out as the members of the class came into tho room. These wero quickly cast and the count was begun. Somo members of other classes wero quickly dis patched to tho gallery when discov ered and their votes challenged. Tho vote on the first ballot was as fol lows1: Pearso, 157; Boyles, 100, and Rogers, 78. Pearso had a lead of 40 over his nearest opponent. After his withdrawal from the race, Rogers left the platform and stepped down and out of tho band wagon, leaving the race to bo decided between the two remaining candidates. Only 329 votes were cast on the second ballot. The lead of 46 which Pearso had over Boyles in the first ballot was cut down to a lead of 141 votes, Pearso receiving the long end of a 185 to -144 count, . ,- . .