BETA SPRING PARTY.
THEY DID NOT ACT.
Formal Function in F. A. A. Hall Nothing Done on the Holmes Last Night. Stadium Proposal.
The annual spring party of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity was held last evening in Fraternal Aid hall. Kelly's orchestra of Kansas City furnished the music. The hall was decorated with green foliage. The grand march was led by Cyrus J. Leland and Miss Ruth Ewing. A three-course luncheon was served during intermission. The Imperial Trio, a musical organization from Kansas City, furnished music during the refreshments. About one hundred and twenty-five couples were present.
Missouri in Search of a New Coach for the Tigers.
The out-of-town guests were: Grace Hutchinson, Edith Wornell, Mable Hayes, Bruce Porter, Helen Parker, Gladys Trigg, Otto Trigg, Dan Anderson, Dave Robinson, Bob Anderson, Tom Murphy, John Clugston, and Elmer Sigler, Kansas City; Gladys Riggs, Luther Thomas, Emporia; Ruth Ewing, El Dorado; Reina Baldwin, Manhattan; Orlin Weed, Atchison; Ben Vincent, Clay Center; Billy Miller, Topeka; and Miss Thompson, Lincoln, Nebraska.
ROPER TO PRINCETON.
W. W. Roper will not coach the University of Missouri football team next year, having accepted the offer of Princeton to take entire charge of the athletic management of that university. Roper's failure to return leaves the Tigers in a bad hole. They have held back for him until they have lost their chance of getting Tad Jones, who will go to the Ohio State. The sentiment is in favor of having another Princeton man for the Tiger coach this year in order that the methods in produced by Roper be continued. Phil King, W. C. Booth, and Ralph Brown are all Princeton men, and it is probable that one of them will be chosen.
Opening Concert a Success.
The opening concert by the Lawrence branch of the American Musical society last Thursday evening at the Unitarian church, was one of the most successful concerts ever given in Lawrence. Many students were present to hear Professor Carl A. Preyer's first public rendition of his new sonota, in F. minor. The Lawrence society is composed of the faculty of the Fine Arts school. Any students who wish may become members by paying the membership fee.
To Have Borax Fellowship.
Bert C. Frichot, B. S., of the chemical department, has been nominated to be holder of the Pacific Coast Borax company's fellowship, known as fellowsship No. 11. The recommendation is made by Prof. E. H. S. Bailey and Prof. Robert K. Duncan.
Sigma Nu Party.
The Sigma Nu fraternity gave an informal party at Ecke's hall last night. A small number of their friends from the other fraternities were invited, about thirty couples being present. Shanty's orchestra furnished the music.
At the last meeting of the athletic board the proposition presented by Walton Holmes of Kansas City, for the building of a stadium, was considered at length. Mr. Holmes was present with his counsel, Jay Richardson, '07. The board, though they looked on Mr. Holmes' plan with decided favor, decided to postpone any action until the other parties interested present their side of the question. The alumni association of Kansas City is interested in the stadium, and it was the sense of the board that they be allowed time to develop and present any plan they saw fit before the board took definite action.
It is rumored that a party in Kansas City, whose name must for the present remain secret, has a tract of land favorably situated in the city on which he wishes to construct the stadium. This field would be somewhat larger than that proposed under Holmes' plan. It has an extent 600 by 400 feet. This gentleman wishes only a contract with the two universities assuring the game on his field for a specified time. He is then willing to construct the stadium wholly at his own expense.
It is said that the Missouri officials have accepted Mr. Holmes' proposition and are only waiting for Kansas to come in to close the contract.
EXCHANGE NEWS.
President Woodrow Wilson delivered a lecture at Princeton, in which he deplored the way in which the athletic gladiators of our universities are put on a pedestal and laurel-crowned. He declares that the school boy preparing for college is given the idea that proficiency in athletics will give him the greatest distinction. The Philadelphia Ledger says, "If Doctor Wilson can suggest a practical remedy for this evil, he will have done another real service to the cause of education in America."
EBRIGHT TO COACH AGAIN
Will Be Mentor for Base Ball Team Again This Spring.
A. M. Ebright, who coached the University baseball team last spring will be invited to coach the 1910 team, according to a resolution passed by the athletic board yesterday. Mr. Ebright is at present enrolled in the School of Law. He has had much experience as a coach and as a player. He coached the Baker team one year Missouri University two and did much with a new bunch of men here last spring. This summer he managed and coached the Beloit team of the Central Kansas League. He is very popular with the players.
John B. Hottel, a middle law, who was taken ill recently with typhoid fever, has left school for his home in Montrose, Col.
The students have caught on that they get the half soles that stand the test of these hills at the K. U. shoe shop, 1400 La. street So give me a call.
PECKHAM'S January Reduction Sale!
Right away we start in on cutting down the big assortment we've been proud to keep complete the season through, even to the year's last day. These Suits and Overcoats and Trousers at reduced prices are the same identical line and quality of Clothes that particular men have come for all season. They are the Clothes that at regular prices were the best styles and the best value Lawrence has ever seen.
1=4 to 1=2 off on all Clothing.
'Tis well to do your picking without delay. New Regal Pumps and full dress accessories just in.
The Peckham Clothing Co. The Young Men's Store
Was This a Vacation?
If a vacation means a period of idleness, Chancellor Frank Strong, of the University of Kansas, can hardly be said to have had it during the recent holidays. December 21, he spoke at the dedication of the new high school building at Salina; the next day he was present at the meeting of the State Board of Education at Topeka; the following day he devoted to the Conference of the Kansas College Presidents. He then had left one day in which to prepare for Christmas. The following Monday, he started for Wyoming to attend the meeting of the State Teachers' association at Rawlins. He delivered three addresses at the three principal sessions of the Wyoming Teachers' Association; the first was on, "The West;" the second on, "Some Aspects of the Present Age;" and the third, "The Teaching Profession, Some of its Trials and Rewards." Chancellor Strong reached Lawrence in time to lead the regular Monday morning chapel services at the University when the students assembled after their vacation.
Working Together for Kansas.
Fortunately for the educational interests of Kansas, the day of cooperation between the various colleges and the University has arrived. This fact was strongly emphasized at the conference of Kansas College presidents, held in Topeka, December 23. Those who participated in the conference were the representatives of accredited colleges and those of
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the University. The best of feeling prevailed at the meeting, and the watchword was co-operation Steps were taken towards the equalization of standards, in order that there may be no loss of time or credit when a student passes from one institution to another, and in order that the highest grade of efficiency may be maintained in the educational system as a whole.
Rexall cold tablets, 25e. Sold at McColloch's drug store.
A good place to get good things to eat and open until 12 o'clock every night, is Soxman & Co. 1031 Mass. street.
Try our hot chocolate. It is perfection in purity, quality and flavor. Wiedemann.
Cherry pie for Sunday dinner at the Peerless, 1009 Mass.
Raymond's Cream of Roses for the hands and face. Keeps them smooth. No chapping—used for years. Raymond's drug store.
The quality of our hot chocolate is higher than our price----5e per cup, with whipped cream. Wiedemann.
New line of Spalding's Jerseys have just arrived at Smith's News Depot.
Black walnut taffy at Wiedemann's.
We do particular cleaning and Pressing for particular people. Lawrence Pantatorium, 12 W. Warren street, both phones 506.
Make your dates for the All-Class Party, January 22nd.
Household remedies for ordinary ailments. Get them at Raymond's drug store.
If you are going to have a party or entertain, see Wiedemann about refreshments.
Spalding's sweaters, sweat-jackets and jerseys, at Smith's News Depot.
at luncheon or any other time try a cup of hot chocolate, 5e, at Wiedemann's.
SENIORS: Pictures for the Annual Free. Squires' Studio, 1035 Mass.