UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN OOP at TOP g leave $21$. $2000 TO BE GIVEN FOR PRIZE ESSAYS Subjects are Suggested for Hart Schaffner and Marx Contest The Hart Schaffner & Marx prize essay contests, which are open to undergraduate and graduates of all American colleges show that, in a period of eight years, Washington and Lee University has won the most honors. Four prizes and one honorable mention have been taken by students or alumni of this university. These prizes, four in number each year, amount to $2,000. The record runs as follows: Washington and Lee, four prizes and one honorable mention; Northwestern University, University of Chicago; and Oberlin, each three prizes Cornell, one prize and an honorable mention; Swarthmore, an honorable mention; and each of the following colleges, one prize: Michigan, Wisconsin, Bowdow, Hanford, Illinois, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada, Harvard, Wesleyan, Branch Normal, Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Yale, Missouri, Union College of Law. An early announcement is now being made for the contest to end June 1, 1913, so that those who intend to attend should be advised to participate during the summer vacation. Class B-Contestants must be undergraduates of American colleges at the time the papers are submitted. Class A includes any other American without restriction—no age limit; no college degree necessary. Prizes for Class A: A first prize of $1,000 A first prize of $1,000. A second prize of $500. Class B: Class B: A first prize of $300. A second prize of $200. A first prize of $300. A second prize of $200 Some of the subjects suggested are: Agricultural education. Specials FOR Saturday Waists and Blouses $1.75 values at $1.23 Eight very attractive models, made from fine voile or lawn, beautifully trimmed in fillet, cluny, Irish lace or fine embroideries. Featured in main show window Dresses and Suits of wash materials for warm weather wear. White, tan and other pretty wash materials $1.50 to $6.50 Knit Underwear in every quality and style—vests or Union suits. We will have on sale for Saturday "Onyx" Silk Hosiery, black, white, tan and all shades. They are pure thread silk in values from $1.25 to $2.50 at pair 98c The sun is getting pretty warm. Sun shades are cool, light and airy Many new shapes and color combinations Prices to suit all. Fancy Parasols $1.50 to $6.00 A. D. WEAVER A lumber policy for the United States. What form of education should be advised for the elevation of wage-carners from a lower to a higher in dustrial status in the United States. The effect of the industrial awakening of Asia upon the economic development of the West. Further information can be had from Professor J. Laurence Laughen, the University of Chicago, who is chairman of the Committee of Awards. MOTHER GOOSE ON CAMPUS AT NIGHT Evening Festival Brings Dance and Song to Great Bend Revelers By Chas. J. Reid Great Bend High School, May 2—The Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. held a May day festival last evening which was a decided success. The features of the entertainment were the May-pole dance, Mother Goose parade, "Fyrmus and Thise," and a drill by several small girls. The organizations conducted three stands where refreshments were served and about $56.00 taken in. BUSINESS DEPARTMENT EXPANDS TO MANY COURSES By Ralp McKee Moline High School, May 2—Many necessary improvements are to be made in the Commercial department, which has been a decided success since its installation a year ago. The work for next year will cover business practice and office practice, banking, wholesale and retail dealings, commission and insurance. Three additional typewriters will be added to the present five. Messles Again Enter There has been a large decrease in the attendance of the school for the past week caused by an epidemic of measles. WILL PRESENT TWO PLAYS AT ELLINWOOD SCHOOL Ellinwood High School, May 2- Work has commenced on the high school plays to be given during commencement week. "A Case of Suspension," and "Fire Alarm" were the plays chosen by managers, Ida Rowe and Helen A. Minnis respectively. By William Weber Kansas City, Kansas High School, May 2—The graduating class this year has for the first time in the history of the high school written the senior class play. It is an odd production and is as typical, as it is extraordinary. The theme of the play is the History of Wyandotte County, to the present time. It is to be played soon by the members of the senior class. HISTORY OF WYANDOTTE STORY OF WANDOTTE COUNTY WRITTEN IN PLAY Pu Rings Dunn RENO COUNTY TEACHERS WERE ALL RE-ELECTED By Bessie herbert Reno County High School, May 1 The faculty entertained the members of the Board of Trustees at dinner on Monday, this being the time of their regular meeting. At this meeting the teachers were elected for next year. All were reelected, a number receiving a raise in salary. By Bessie Bereman with a view to determining the availability of establishing such a farm in connection with the school here. It is probable that steps in this direction will be taken within the next year or two. May Have High School Farm Principal E. B. Smith returned Sunday from a visit to some of the northern states on a tour of investigation. He visited a number of the high school demonstration farms Y. W. Workers to Cascade The Th. C. A. gave an entertainment Friday among the proceeds to be used in sending delegates to Cascade this summer. Reno Meets First Defeat Last Saturday the baseball team suffered its first defeat this season, administered by the Lyons State League team. The score was 7 to 2 in Lyons' favor. HUTCHNSON AGAIN IS CENTRAL KANSAS CHAMPION Hutchinson High School, May 1—Hutchinson captured for the second time the annual track meet of the Central Kansas Athletic Association held at the state fair grounds Saturday afternoon. The local team secured first place in seven events, and scored one second and one third, in the golf and robotics competitions. Bend high school was second with 16 points. By Arl Frost Hutchinson Won Debate Kingman's negative debating team was defeated Friday night by the affectionate question of woman suffrage. The judges decided unanimously in favor of Hutchinson. Average of 80 Exempt to Seniors. Arkansas City High School, April 29. The seniors will be exempt in the spring examinations in all subjects in which they have a general average of 2 for the term. The seniors will also get out of school a week earlier that the rest of the school in order that they may make arrangements for graduation. Leavenworth Won Second Game Leavenworth High School, April 30.—The Leavenworth high school baseball team defeated Easton high school at Easton this afternoon by the score of 5 to 2. This was Leavenworth's second game and so far the team has not met defeat. Junction City High School, April 29. —The Junction City high school athletes captured nine points at the Fifth Congressional district track meet at K. S. A. C. April 27. Junction Took Nine Points. By Harold Rohen. Great Bend High School, April 29. The Great Bend high school track team made a very favorable showing in the annual meet at Hutchison last Saturday by taking off four medals and placing in the meet for the school. Kinsley High School, May 2—Miss Frankie Drake has been chosen to represent the school in the declamatory contest at Wichita, May 10. Mr. Kelton Lewis will enter the oratorical contest at the same place. Miss Persis Colle will take part in the declamatory contest at Winfield, May 3. Great Bend Won Second Place. By Chase J. Reid Garnett High School, April 27—The Garnett high school baseball team cleaned up Colony high school Friday, to a tune of 4 to 1. This was the second time Garnett has beaten Colony in baseball this season. Three Will Enter Contests By John Dean all announcements for this colum- nial edition to the news- editor before 11 A.M. The Chancellor's open hour for students is from 3 to 4 p. m. on Monday of each week. ANNOUNCEMENTS Four Athletes Coming The school will send a representation to the state track meet at Lawrence, May 4. Four students will compete, those being, Barclay, Hurlburt, Walker, and Olander. Garnett Wins From Colony By Bert Simons The Chancellor's open hour for members of the faculty is from 3 to 1 p. m. on Tuesday of each week. All girls intending to play tennis must call up Marie Seal, treasurer of Woman's Athletic Association to arrange for their hours for practice. Fine Arts Recital—Miss Edith Mae Bideau will give a voice recital in Fraser hall, Wednesday evening, May 15. Parsons High School, April 30—In the baseball game between Parsons and Altamont, Parsons won 11 to 3. A tenor recital by Clifford Royer was announced in the Announcement column this week for May 2. This recital will not be given until May 22. Parsons Wins 11-3 By Earl Cooper A Correction UNIVERSITY CALENDAR "The Last Day of School" will be given at the last meeting of the Guild, Saturday evening, at Westminster hall. All students of the University are invited. Track meet, Kansas vs. Nebraska. Interstitalic Tennis Tournament. Sophomore Hopp. High School Delegate. Friday, May 3 Saturday, May 4 Masque Club. "Lottery Man" for high schools in our city. Interscholastic Tennis Tournament. Interscholastic Tennis Track Meet. Friday, May 24 Students' Dav. Monday, May 27. Annual examinations. Wednesday, May 29. Commencement Concert Commencement Concert. Thursday, Mar. 20. Thursday. May 30. Memorial Day. Holiday. Memorial Day. Holiday. Sunday, June 2. Baccalaureate Sermon. Dr. Edward H. Stiener, Grinnell College. Thursday, June 6. Opening of Summer Session. The Ince Nursery Company wants fifty men to sell nursery stock for them during summer vacation. Call at the office in the Beery building.—Adv. Have you tried the clairs, ice cream sodas and sundaes with fresh crushed strawberries, at Wiedemann's—Adv. G. A. Hamman, M. D., eye, ear, nose, and throat. Glasses fitted.—Adv. Don't forget the music at Soxman's Saturday night.—Adv. Have you tried the maple ice cream at Wiedemann's? — Adv. Dale the Printer.—Adv. All Students who demand something new and distinctive should call and see my complete line of the latest samples just received. Mid-season novelties, embracing the new effects that will be worn this summer and fall. SAMUEL G. CLARKE 910 Mass. Street CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. FOR SALE—Good canoe, excellent condition and very finest workmanship. Mrs. B. P. 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