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About The daily Nebraskan. ([Lincoln, Neb.) 1901-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 19, 1913)
r-o v ?y,2 --rjpi- r - jr.-. - v. x 1 THE DAILY NEBRASKAN K f THEATRES Oliver Theater Coming Attraction Xmas Matinee and Night Anna Held and Her Company Monday Night, Dec. 29 HENRY MILLER Wed. & New Year's Dec 31, Jan. 1. McINTYRE & HEATH ORPHEUM THUR, FRI., SAT., DEC. 18, 19, 20 HENRY WOODRUFF and Company in "A REGULAR BUSINESS MAN" SWOR AND MACK KLUTING ENTERTAINERS WARREN & CONLEY ANDREW F. KELLY RALPH SMALLEY MMLE. TINA NEBRASKA ANIMATED WEEKLY Night Prices, 15, 25, 35, 50 and 75c Matinee, Thursday and Friday, 15 and 25c; Saturday, 25 and 50c. Lyric Theatre THRUS.-FRI.-SAT., DEC. 18-19-20. VAN AND CARRIE AVERY In "The Night Porter." WARTENBURG BROS. Famous Up-Side-Down Artists. 'PATHE'S SEMI-WEEKLY." 'IN THE ELEMENTAL WORLD. "DECEPTION." "NORTHERN HEARTS. 3 Shows Daily Mat. 2 u. m.; Night 7, 9 p. m. Mat. all seats 10; Night 15 Friday and Saturday Uncle Tom's Cabin--2reels A Fowl and Fearful Plot The Uprising of Ann A "Square Deal" for everybody is the "Spalding Policy." We guarantee each buyer of an article bearing the Spalding Trade Mark, that such an article will give satisfaction and a reasonable amount of service. A. G. SPALDING & BROS. 1616 Arapahoe St. - - Denver, Colo. gj iie- if THE FORUM The Ncbrnikan Doet Not Neceitnrily En done the Sentiments Expresird in Thu Column To The Daily N'ebraskan: In the WedneHtlay morning Xebrasknn an ar ticle appeared in the Forum calling our attention to the extravgance of Nebraska lormals. The purpose of the article was, I believe, to cut out if possible, unnecessary and useless expenditures. If I am right in my statement of the Intention of the arti cle I heartily agree with the author He is pointing out what the average parent would consider an unnecessary evil. But in doing this I can see no reason for exaggerating the facts. They are sii (Helen t to justify a reform. Why then enlarge upon them? Mr. H. F. L. stated that the fraternity man "who comes away -from a formal given by his fraternity without digging down into his jeans for more than $20 may consider himself exceptionally lucky." Just how he figures this I cannot see. According to statements of the lead ing members of twelve of the fra ternities of this university the assess ments for their last formal parties aried from $7.50 to $12.50. The aver arge for the whole was less than $10 Now add to this all of your side expenses such as (lowers, $1 50; rent of dress suit. $2 50; cab, $1.50, lain dry, 50c. A total of $1(5 for every possible expenditure But even this does not represent the average ex penditure, lor in the first place com parathely tew fraternit men rent dress suits, the system of bori owing being developed to too high a degree of efficiency. Second, very few take cabs unless the weather conditions demand it or the lady in question does not live near a car line. Third, after consulting a good many frut men I think that I am safe in say ing that not one-half of the brothers send (lowers. But for the sake of argu men let us concede that one-half of all fraternity men send (lowers, take cabs, and rent dress suits. This would u . w -T - v v3t "V.'""Vt t kJ . 'ivM: ,'- MPiiX"' -f ). . .-i '-w , - '.. be setting the figure high. What then is the expense of a formal? An aver age cost of $13 per man. There Is a slight difference between this and be ing lucky to get olT Tor $20. But I agree with ou $13 Is to much. The author of the article then goes on to state that "Conditions in the sororities are probably almost as bad." Are the? Any one who has attended a Nebraska sorority formal knows that the are the plainest of formal dances The only difference between the avei age sorority foimal and any other dance Is first, that a formal attire is worn and second, that a little better grade of paper programs Is used. The average cost per girl for the sorority formats given last year (this again is made up or statements given me by leaders In the various sororities) was less than $5 and yet the author tells the average was over $20. The authlr next proceeds to tell us that "certain it is that any such or ganization of any standing failing al together to give a. formal party would suffer immeasurably In its social standing." We "beg to take Issue with II. F L. again. One of the most prominent fraternities of this uni versity last year saw fit not to give the customary biennial party. They were not criticised for this but on the other hand were commended for their good sense. The article turther says "The onl reason that these organizations still exist is that present conditions have not been exposed to the full light of publicity " Judging by the article, conditions have not been given th" lull light of publicity. Had such bee n the case no intelligent student could make the grevious errors and mis statements concerning fraternities that were made In the article In ques tion. Fraternities are not perfect. On the contrary, fraternity men as well as "barbs" recognize many evils in them. These evils, every man who is true to his fraternity Is attempting to alleviate. To aid us in this effort we appreciate enlightened criticism. Any person can better cure his faults when he has them pointed out to him by one who knows what he Is about. That is one oT the principles upon which &LA - " WM-.r., - .r.-flKm Ew' B.' 4tT)& .m. r r idr;t .vJBPrA.- v iv ' uW&ii'1 jhmM-m',miL, . .,, clmll. --". sam- WMs: -urnwrfc. y . i-Malm--;-, .--. .:-'& rnH. - ' - 1- ." LW '-J ' m' Mm; V " t-jtlif. HENRY WOODRUFF In "A Regular Business Man" at The fraternities are founded willingness to help one another. So I say again wo cultivate enlightened criticism. Either from within or from without the fra ternity world. Therefore I agree with R F L. that the fraternities should put a cmb on formal expenditures But I do not be lieve that It Is necessen to bring this reform about by sendin; out to the people of the state of Nebrask great ly exaggerated and misleading state ments. J . I) . '14. Artistic danco programs and menu for particular people. Qoorgo Bros., Printers, 1313 N stroot. Mrs. Charlotte It. Cole, teacher elo cution, drnmatlc art, coaching plays n specialty. L7425. Ted Marrlner Cleaner, natter, and Repairer. Auto B-1799. 235 No. 11th. Loob's Orchestra, L-9896 or B-1392. Special Friday and Saturday $2.45 EVENING SLIPPERS Black or white Satin regular $3.50 and $4. Friday and Saturday only $2.45 BYRNES SHOE COMPANY 1307 O ST. LINCOLN WE CATER TO STUDENTS Smith & Hurst BARBERS 112 North 13th H ;& Orphenm.