THE DAILY
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1925
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A DEFENSE OF THE
USELESS ORGANIZATION
A list of student organizations in
the University reaches an astounding
length. There are twenty-seven so
cial fraternities, nineteen sororities,
fifty-three honorary and profession
al organizations, and an even larger
number of clubs and societies of
every conceivable kind and purpose.
There is a general feeling on the
part of undergraduates that this
over-organization is an evil thing.
That this feeling is indefinite and
vague is indicated by the nature of
the solution, which is usually advanc
ed as offering a complete cure for
the situation. This panacea is the
elimination of those organizations
which are described as "useless."
It is the useless organization which
exists for no discernible purpose. It
has a name, a pin, officers, and a
picture in the Cornhusker. It may
meet once a month, once a semester,
or once a year. It has no 'worthy"
activity and does not do "big"
things. It is a refuge for those per
sons who have an ardent desire to
belong to something and who wish to
be assured of a club membership to
add to their personal sketches in the
class section of the annual.
In the logic with which its foes
assail this kind of organization there
lies a curious contradiction which
might be interesting to examine. The
soundest basis for criticism of organ
izations is that they divert the en
ergy and attention of students from
fields of intellectual endeavor to the
field of activities. They demand so
much time and thought that they
ultimately supersede academic work
and not only seriously interfere
with, but almost make impossible,
the acquisition of an education. This
is a valid charge which can be made
against student organizations and
one which they must meet. j
But it is the "useless" organiza-j
tions which are the least serious of-1
fenders in this respect. They demand
little time and little energy from
their members. Membership entails
no obligations more serious than at
tending an infrequent meeting, pay-
ing dues, and being present when the
picture is taken for the Cornhusker.
It is the useful, worthy organiza
tion, on the other hand, which makes
demands on the time and attention
of its members. It requires that
they serve cn committees, that they
assist in its activities, and that they
devote to its interests a relatively
large amount of their thought. Such
societies frequently succeed in giving
students an interest which oversha
dows the purpose for which they
came to college. These are the
clubs against which a valid charge
may be made.
The very uselessness of the "use
less" clubs is their best defense, for
ii furnishes them with a quality of
innocuousness which is almost im
pregnable. It is the fact that the
useful clubs have purposes and defi
nite activities which makes them per-
limitations have been accepted In ad
vance by the Instructor. It declares
that professors should be allowed
complete freedom of discussion in
their own fields of study but that
statements made on subjects outside
of these fields should be made on the
personal responsibility of the in
structor. While no college or uni
verslty should place any restraint
upon a teacher's freedom in invest!
gation, or upon his exposition of his
own subject in his classroom, in pub
lie lectures, or in published articles
the teacher should not assert as his
right, the report declares, the privi
lege of discussing in his classroom
controversial subjects outside of his
own field of study.
The ultimate meaning of this policy
will depend, of course, on the char
acter of its application which may be
either liberal or narrow. This ap-
plication will be made by the govern
ing bodies of the colleges and the
future of academic freedom will de
pend on whether there are boards of
trustees liberal and courageous
enough to interpret in its broadest
sense the policy that has been stated.
It was perhaps fortunate that the
Association of Governing Boards was
represented at the meeting, for it
indicates an endorsement of at least
the letter of the policy. Whether
this endorsement extends to the
spirit will be determined by the fu
ture actions of the Boards.
The College Press
WHAT AILS OUR YOUTH.
The men and women who are en
quiring with something more rational
than pique, impatience or anger,
"What Ails Our Youth?" are seeing
suddenly that the same thing ails our
middle age and our senility.
All ages are affected by the condi
tions of our life. These conditions
work upon the elders and make them
thus and, so; the elders prescribe
an education and a training for the
youth, and make them thus and so.
The young grow old; it is a vicious
circle.
Dr. George A. Coe's new book,
"What Ails Our Youth?" sets forth
the charges that the elders bring
against youth as follows: Craze for
excitement; immersion in the exter
nal and the superficial; lack of rev
erence and of respect; disregard for
reasonable restraints in conduct and
for reasonable reticence in speech;
conformity to mass sentiment "go
ing with the crowd," lack of individ
uality; living merely in the present,
and general purposelessness.
Now all these charges in the grand
sum total sound to us part of the
mammoth mass called Youth like
an accusation of being young; in
other words an arraignment for be
ing otherwise than old at twenty
years, ine older ones are ail too
prone to judge us on the pattern
of their age. But suppose we grant
that the youth of the present is
worse in the respects which Dr. Coe
has cited than the generation that
preceded it. Certainly there is no
youth can dispute it since there is no
youth who has seen more than his
own generation in its youth; so we
concede the point.
Then Dr. Coe proceeds to take the
blame in behalf of the elders. But
the final responsibility he does not
lay upon the youth nor upon his
father, nor oup his father's father,
but rather upon the march of time
and progress that has brought man
upward year by year.
Specific features of the world that
have wrought this awful ailment
which youth and elders share alike.
.Professor Coe sees as follows: The
enormous increase in man's control
of the forces of nature; the changed
status of the female in society; the
increase of human contacts, partic
ularly of those of youth, and the loss
of their domesticity; the ailments of
our industrial civilization itself; the
lack of appropriate education to fit
youth for these changed conditions.
It is simply a matter of adjustment
then, it would seem, adjustment not
i, lone of youth but of middle age and
old age too. All ages must work to
gether. Dr. Coe's line of reasoning
and his solution will be given in suc
ceeding editorials New York Uni
versity Daily News.
LAW STUDENTS HEAR
LINCOLN PHYSICIAN
"The Expert Witness" I Sub
ject of Address by Dr.
J. M. Mayhew.
"The Expert Witness" was the sub
ject of a lecture, the first of ser
ies on "Medical Jurisprudence," giv
en by Dr. J. M. Mayhew, local phy
sician and surgeon, to the first and
and second year law students at
11 o'clock Friday in Law 101.
In this lecture Dr. Mayhew traced
the development of the use of the
expert witness and of medical juris
prudence from the time of the an
cient Egyptians, whose chief contri
bution to this work was the law com
pelling a post-mortem examination
be held over every body. After the
body had been disected the doctors
compared notes and all these notes
were filed away. The famous library
of Alexandria was filled with these
contributions to medicine and sci-
borg, J. W. Ross, A. E. Matson, E
T, Gustafson, Roy Pltzer, Louise A us
tin, Betty Sheppard, Mildred Nelson,
Elsie Furich, Orie Hedden, D. Krot
ter, F. J. Murphy, J. W. Hepperly,
Kathryn Warner, Eldred Larson,
Richard Smith, Lucy E. Weir, C. L,
Denton, Neva Jones, Eloise McAhan,
Karen K. Jensen, Margaret Camp
bell, M. C. Vols, K. Lawson, F. J.
Scrivner, Fern Hayden, Delia Gar
rett, Alfred Engle, Virgil Michael,
A. L. Stanley, Noel Rorby, Carl Ger-
ber, Helen Watkins, B. L. Anderson,
W. L. Jacobs.
ACADEMIC FREEDOM.
Representatives of nine educa
tional associations met at Northamp
ton, Mass., last week and drew up a
statement of policy on the question
of academic freedom in American
colleges. Among the organizations
represented at the meeting were th
American Association of University
Professors, the American Associa
tion of University Women, the As
sociation of American Colleges, the
Association ol Governing Boards,
the Association of Land Grant Col
leges, the Association of State Uni
versities, and the American Council
of Education.
The policy stated is recommended
for all American college and uni
versities, with the exception of those
f a denominational character where
Law Must Be
Obeyed
A committee of the First Plymouth
Congretionl Church has looked up
the city ordinance and found that it
is forbidden to place chairs or to al
low people to stand in the aisle d ur
ine services. As a Law abiding or
ganization and one which seeks to
promote respect for law, this church
has bo choice but to conform to the
ordinance. Hereafter, therefore, none
will be admitted beyond the -sea tint:
capacity of the building;. The attend
ance at our last film service was be
tween 60 and 100 per cent more- than
we can accommodate on this new
ban is, and we trust those who may be
disappointed will realise that it is not
lack of welcome but lack of accom
modations which prevents our rereiv
inn tbem In our present building:. Dr.
Holmes will preach Sunday at 11:00
on "Count Tolstoi" hm Junior
Church at the same hour and "Smii
in' Through" will be the euhjeet of
the film service at 7 .10. There is
practically always room at t'ue morn
ing service, though the church is ap
proximately full at every such serv
ice, and those who come early enough
will find aeata at night.
First Plymouth
Church
ence.
The Greeks made little or no con
tribution to the advancement of the
science of medicine, but Rome al
lowed doctors to appear in court
and make their statements, although
there was no law covering the sub
ject.
In Europe today, and especially in
Germany and France, certain doc
tors are given a regular position
among the court officials, thus pro
curing impartial expert testimony on
cases requiring medical information.
Dr. Mayhew pointed to this system as
the best now in use.
Dr. Mayhew went on to tell of the
practice in the United States, and
particularly in Nebraska, whereby
anyone may pass himself off as a
doctor and have his testimony enter
ed into the court records as expert
testimony, regardless of whether he
i a college graduate or not, or
hether he is or has been a practic
ing physician. He also said that the
doctor is in the nature of a judge
himself and talks of technical mat
ters about which the layman is not
informed and so he should be im
partially selected.
Football Men.
r. Bearg, our new football coach,
has requested that all football men,
rwho are not regularly engaged in any
other sport, report daily at the Gym
at 4 o'clock for work.
FRED T. DAWSON, Director of
Athletics.
Cosmopolitan Club.
Cosmopolitan club picture will be
taken Tuesday at 12:20 at the cam
pus Btudio.
Menorah Society.
Meeting of the Menorah Society
will be held Sunday in Faculty Hall,
Temple. ,
A. S. C .E.
A. S. C. E. picture will be taken
Monday afternoon at 12 o'clock at
the campus studio.
Corncob. -
Corncob meeting Tuesday at 7:15
in the Temple. .
If You Never
Danced a Step
rroll
ill el JV
teach (5l
Harvey Carroll
and hla atall
axparta can
you tha vary lat
aat dances In
cludlnf tha new
est variation in
tha Walt, Fox
trot, and One
step la just a
law lessons.
Advanced
Dancers
Learn tha Tanfo
and Naw Fox
tret combina
tions.
FOR AP, 'OINT
MENT, CALL
L-602S.
Carroll9 s
Nebraska Stata Bank Bldf, 15th and O.
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Notices
Cornhusker.
Will the following students kindly
see Mr. Larrivee at the Campus Stu
dio at their earliest convenience:
R. C. Shellenberger, B. A. Lilien-
I
Do not miss seeing the
Promenade de la Mode
Reproductions of
original designs by
Patau, Jenny, Lanvin, Drecoll, Chanel
All models are available in
" McCall Printed Patterns
Un3'T the direction oj
irs. F. Janet Phillips
Vie McCall Company, New York
3 o'clock Pce Qoods Section EE
' COLD'S Second Floor
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When One Dances
'"Ik
iipi
it is smart to wear
a frock of chiffon.
Many beautiful col'
ors are popular this
spring, but it seems
that red in Pompeian
shades is predomi
noting; with some
cardinal; purple;
orchidee turning to
wards the deeper
shades of lilac; green
in apple and jade
tones; hyacinth, tur
quoise and sapphire
blue, following close
behind.
Ostrich trimming
adornsmany dresses
and many ruffles
adorn some of the
pretty frocks Rudge
& Guenzel's have on
display nowon Floor
Two.
Desirable Monthly Charge
Accounts Solicited
3-1 ijlaTs-
Radiant New Dance Frocks
Embody all the Beauty
of Spring.
Spring's brightest flowers have
lent their lovhest colors , to these
gay dance frocks. Of shimmering
antin. Flaming chiffon. unange-
nhlfl taffeta. Rich crepe. Some of
them beaded. Some embroidered.
Some depending on the sheer beauty
of their fabric for decoration. With
a flower on the shoulder. At the
waistline. Or, newest of all, at the
knee. A bit of lace. Gold. Silver.
All very new. Very lovely. At
nrices that will not detract from
their beauty. Special this week,
$35.00 at Sardeson-Hoveland's
The Ensemble Is a Brilliant Ex
ponent of Smartness
and Utility.
The ensemble suit is indeed Fash
ion's favorite for Spring. And small
wonder for it combines beauty and
smartness with a real economy. A
dress and coat for little more than
the price of a single garment!
Twill, rep, silk, kasha, flannel and
combinations of fabric fashion them.
And you may choose anything from
a high color sports ensemble to the
most elaborate affair of satin and
twill. At Sardeson-Hovlands' prices
range from $39.50 to $125.00.
Delightful Appearing Substan
tial Wearing.
To wear is to appreciate Hole
proof Hosiery that are full-fashion
ed with the "EX-TOE style.
A delight to women who dote on
pretty Silk Hose. They give more
wear than the ordinary kind. Amaz
ing durability united with exquisite
sheerness and brilliance. The qual
ity in every pair reflects experience
in the making. Beautiful in every
way. This - fact becomes more ap
parent when you wear these elegant
hose and see how they retain their
lustrous newness with snug grace
ful fit-long after they are laundered.
$1.50, $1.95, $2.50, $3.00.
SPEIER'S
Tenth & O Streets. Quality Corner,
Intend to Get in the Movies?
Merton says "Don't."
In between time and in the mean
time of your shopping make it t
point to save two hours to see "Mer
ton of the' Movies." Love and ambi
tion, trials and romances are woven
nto this corking comedy drama of a
movie-struck youth and his adven
tures in Hollywood. Here's the orig
inal oi behind-the-scenes." If you
want to see a live picture see this at
the Lyric this week. Take your
friends, take your best choice, but by
all means, see Merton.
The Avenue's forecast the low
suspender strapped jumper with a
rounded necked blouse is to be worn
all summer.
Fashion Experts Living Models
to show us how to make clothes. A
feature of Sewing Week is a Promen
ade de la Mode showing reproduc
tions of original Paris designs, Pa
tau, Jenny, Drecoll, Landin, Chanel,
and other foremost designers. Fash
ion experts of McCall Co. will dem
onstrate now easily garments are
made and cut in your own home.
Really, girls, this is a chance of a
lifetime. 'Tis said that "Opportunity
knocks but once," so do not fail to be
on the second floor of GOLD'S this
week at 3 o'clock. Styles will be
shown daily.
'Member Saturday's Valen
tine's Day.
so De sure to sena some remem
brance to Mother, Dad, .Sister, and
Friends, whether it be a darling val
entine or a framed picture by Wal
lace Nutting, Maxfield Parish, or oth
er artists, Seeman prints or plaques.
a mosr. suitaDie gilt and remem
brance that can be purchased for on
ly $3.00. A gift like this will be ap
preciated. Get your Valentines, your favors
for your party, and your jewelry for
your new frock at a place where you
get service and a large variety, at
GEORGE'S.
Spring Millinery.
We wish to say that our Spring
hats are coming in every day, mod
els in pretty bright colors, pastels, or
chids, and blacks. Prices that please.
We ask you to come in and see them.
M. & E. DODDS, 201 Terminal Bldg.,
Take the elerator.
A dandy place to use the telephone
wait for your caror get the cor
rect time. We are at your service.
FENTON B. FLEMING, 1143 6, cor
ner 12th an O.
Valentine Party Announce
ments. with your own photo. TINYGRAPH
size. The very newest sort of an in
vitation. They make the pr'nt snap
py. You make the appointment snap
py at BARNETT'S ART STUDIO,
1241 N St.
Spring Styles for Bobbed
Heads.
say: Hair will be shorter by Easter
and very short this summer. The very
latest style coming from New York
and Chicago ia cut fairly long over
the ears, and full in the back, giv
ing a rounded shape to the back of
the head, and Feather Edge at the
hair line tapering up, making an in
visible hair line. Manish clothes as
well as manish haircuts will be worn
by a great many this year. If you
are having hair trouble or are unde
cided as to the proper way to lmve
your hair cut, come up and tulk it
over. -As an inducement we are of
fering with each Marcel and Curl at
$1.00 your hair cut free. Manage
ment of G. F. Champe, Terminal
Hairdressing Parlor, 2nd floor Ter
minal Bldg. L-8443.
The Avenue's forecast back is
prominent in handkerchiefs for
spring along with printed cotton ma
terials and colored voiles.
Refreshments? Dainty Lunch?
Try a delicious malted milk or a
lainty lunch. "Always the best."
Drop into Meier's, 1230 O St.
"Cleverest Menu I've Seen."
You surely want this said about
the menu for your next banquet It
should be original, unique ,and dis
tinctive with your crest to set off its
beauty. Order them soon. Do not
wait until the usual rush. Original
menus are kept as keepsakes of won
derful banquets. See samples made
by GRAVES, three doors south of
the Temple, and convince yourself of
the fact that you should come here
before your next banquet.
Comfortable Hiking.
It's actually possible! Nothing is
more comfortable than a soft flexible
leathered boot. The National Park
Hiking Boots have fifteen inch tops,
and are as good looking f's they are
pure comfort. The active life of a
college girl makes a perfectly fitting
hiking boot an essential. Boots are
dependable in quality, workmanship,
comfort, and price when purchased
at WELLS FROST, 123 No. 10th,
opposite the post-office entrance.
"Can I Wear This to the
Party?"
Sure, you can! Transform it into
a new frock by having it dyed. Your
friends will never recognize it, or if
you prefer to keep the same color,
just have it cleaned. They arc able
to transform old ones into new ones
and plain ones into cute ones. Bring
them down or phone Roy Wythcrs
at B-3677. VARSITY CLEANERS,
31S No. 12th right on the campus.
The Avenue's forecast very wide
striped flannel makes a straight coat
dress that is very popular with the
college girl. Reds, greens and, yel
lows are prominent.
Need a Scarf ?
Lovely chiffon scarfs are the
vogue this Spring. Match your hat
or your dress. You buy the mate
rial, and we then will transfoim it
into a perfectly "ducky" scarf. Have
it hemstitched at the SEWING MA
CHINE EXCHANGE, 134 So. 12th.
The Avenue's forecast two large
bunches of white violets are worn on
a black dress in an efective manner,
being worn at the low waistline over
each hip.
Valentine Candies a Delight.
Isn't it great to be remembered
with a box of candy on St. Valen
tine's day? Boxes from one to five
pounds attractive enough to suit the
most particular, whether you want a
heart or a"anunri or an oblong and
the candy DELICIOUS at RECTORS
13th & P.
GIRLS! A word to the wise is
sufficient Have him tcr.t his enr
from the MOTOR OUT CO., the M
reliable rent-a-Ford. B-6819, ll
P St
New Shoes?" "No, Old Ones
Made New."
a iic gi aim asuu w
when they're new and yet you do not
kU k in all nvpr
. " t mi uia vucui . - - f
They specialize in rebuilding ladie
shoes at CITY REBUILDING CO.,
K. Herrmann, Z31 tio. izw.
fnrpcast chokers,
combination pearl and bead, a w
as long chain pearls and earring re
here.
The Avenue's forecast aids you
to wear the latest and "be op to w
minute." Dron into these firms w
are offering to assist you in this UB'
with the newest and the cleverest
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