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The Weekly University Courier.
PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY MORNING BY THE GOURIER COMPANY.
E. F. ROBINSON...Editor-in-Chief
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UNIVERSITY DIRECTORY.
SOCIETIES.
Science Club—Meets in Snow Hall every other Friday at 8 p.m. President, E.C. Case; Secretary, C.R. Chapin.
Seminary of Historical and Political Science—Meets in room 14, University building, every other Friday from 4 to 6. F. W. Blackmar, director. Philological Club—Meets in room No. 8, University building, every other Friday at 8 p. m.
Kent Club—Meets in North College every Friday afternoon at 1:30. Admits law students only.
University Glee Club—Meets in Music room, North College, every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., and every Saturday at 10 a.m. Prof. Penny, director,
Pharmaceutical Society-Meets in the Lecture room. Chemistry building, every other Friday at 4 p. m. A.J. Eicholtz, president.
Adelphic Literary Society—Meets in Adelphic hall, University building, south wing, 3d floor, every Friday evening at 8 o'clock.
University Moot Senate - President.
Prof. Adams. Meets every Tuesday evening at the University.
Lecture Bureau - President, Professor Templin.
FRATERNITIES
Phi Beta Kappa—Honorary collegiate fraternity.
Phi Gamma Delta—Meets every Saturday evening on 3rd floor of Eldridge House block.
Phi Kappa Psi—Meets every Saturday evening on 3rd floor of Opera House block.
Fui Delta Theta-Meets every Saturday evening on third floor of Journal building.
Sigma Xi—Honorary scientific fraternity
Beta Theta Pi—Meets every Saturday evening on 4th floor of Opera House block.
Sigma Nu—Meets every Saturday evening on 3rd floor of Eldridge House block.
Pi Beta Phi—Meets every Saturday afternoon at the homes of members.
Kappa Kappa Gamma—Meets every Sat-
urday afternoon in its hall 2d floor K.
of P. hall.
Sigma Chi- Meets every Saturday evening on the third floor of Opera House block.
Memorabilia Club—For the collection of statistics and relies relating to the history of Kansas State University. President W. W. Sterling; Secretary, Y. L. Kellogg.
Oratorical Association of the Students of Kansas State University — President, Albert Fullerton; Secretary, J. W. Park.
University Athletic Association—President, H. E. Copper; Secretary, W. D. Ross; Treasurer, L. M. Brown; Chair of the Team Association, Base Ball association and Football Ball association.
Camera Club- Meets once a month. President, Prof. Willston; Secretary, E. C. Moore.
Telegraph Club—President, Prof. L. I Blake; Secretary, E. Blaker.
UNIVERSITY JOURNALS.
Y. M. C. A.- Meets in University building,
m. C. A. 7:30 p.m.
President, D.E. Foster,
W, Y. C, A. —Meets in University building, north wing, 3rd floor, every Friday evening at 7:30 p. m. President, Vivian Spencer; Secretary, Alberta Corbin.
The University Review—Editor-in-Chief,
E. F. Engel. Published monthly by
The Kansas University Publishing Co.
The Weekly University Courier—Editor-
in-Chief, E. F. Robinson. Published
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THE COURIER publishes a short account of the first Triangular League game between Baker and Washburn, with the thought that our players may know, to a limited extent at least, the kind of men with whom they have to deal.
OCCASIONALLY the remark is heard that the State University is a Godless school. The Lawrence Journal says: "There are twelve University professors who are either Sunday school superintendents or teachers."—Emporia Republican.
THE date of the senior play has been set for June the 4th, and the different parts have been assigned. This is the first time that a class play has been attempted, and the seniors will undoubtedly make it a success. They deserve great credit for their energy, in thus supplying a pleasing entertainment in place of the worn-out class day exercises.
A number of students have been enough interested in politics of late to vote at the republican primaries. The statement by one of the city papers that students' votes were bought is a base slander. Nevertheless, it is much as the boys were interested enough to vote, they should certainly be willing to pay their poll tax, even if the Lawrence officials do seem a little officious in collecting it.
ROY BAKER, one of the best players in the Washburn ball team, does not attend Washburn college at all. State Journal.
In this connection it is rumored that Os. Beeks is playing on the Baker team. As is generally known, he is not a Baker student, nor has he been for a number of years. The University will insist that none but college men play in the Triangular League games this year.
CROSS COUNTRY RUNNING.
WITH the great amount of inventive genious and mechanical skill there is at present in the University, it seems strange that some better arrangement is not devised, that shall supplant the rickety old newspaper rack in the library. At present it is almost impossible to take a paper from the rack without knocking down several others, and thus making a great clatter. The fastenings on the old frames have also become so loose, that invariably, the paper tears loose when one is reading it. Certainly some improvement on the present arrangement can be made with but very little expense.
STRICTLY speaking base ball is not the "national game." It did not originate with the Americans but was adopted by them. That base ball was a favorite sport in the days of ancient Rome, is not generally known, but is nevertheless true. Yes, long before the immortal Christopher ground a hand-organ, or the truthful George hacked his father's cherry tree, Cicero "twirled the sphere" and Caesar knocked a three-bagger with the bases full and two men out. Certainly there is nothing new under the sun.
Although athletics in the University of Kansas have developed very rapidly within the last few years, and this too without the aid of a gymnasium, yet there is a certain phase of out door sport that has not been indulged in—cross country running.
Most students can remember the time when they played "Hare and Hound,"but of late years they have probably forgotten all about it. In eastern schools there is no sport that is more thoroughly enjoyed than this. Most colleges have :'Hare and Hound' clubs,and some remarkable runs are attributed to them.
We have in the University some very good short distance sprinters, but as yet the long distance runners are few. No better exercise can possible be imagined by which a student can so readily increase his vitality as by judicious running. Indeed cross country running would be splendid practice for our foot ball men, in as much as we have no gymnasium, and some sort of regular exercise is necessary to keep them in training for next year.
The vicinity of Lawrence is especially advantageous for this sport, and it is hoped that our athletes will take hold of the matter and will develop some phenomenal long distance runners.
"THE KANSAS CONFLICT."
Governor Robinson's book, "The Kansas Conflict, will certainly be read by all Kansans and students of history generally with the greatest possible interest. As the book was written by one who was not only a participant, but an active leader in the early Free State struggle, it is of paramount interest and importance.
The idea which he impresses and fortifies by ample proof, is that the conservative Free State men, who were always on the defensive, yet were ready to fight when necessary were the men who made Kansas a free state. He shows that the battle that decided the fate of slavery was fought and won by Kansas men on Kansas soil.
It has been said that no man can safely write the history of his own time, yet most certainly Governor Robinson is an exception to the rule. For with the calmness of age he tells the early history of Kansas without prejudice or unfairness. The insane fanaticism of John Brown, the hot headed impetuosity of Jim Lane, the rabid severity of the abolitionist, and even the frenzied cruelty of the pro-slavery southerner, alike receive justice from his pen.
Besides being an exceedingly interesting book,by a vast remarkable man,it contains a vast amount of matter that is valuable to every student of Kansas history. There are many quotations from other historical works and public records, much public and private correspondence, and a large number of interesting extracts from contemporaneous newspapers, both in the north and south.
"The Kansas Conflict" is one of the most interesting and instructive works ever published on Kansas history, and will certainly be in great demand.
A UNIVERSITY BUTTON.
Now that the question of colors has been settled, the adoption of a University button is in order. For some time past the necessity of such an emblem has been apparent. On oratorical, foot ball, and base ball excursions, it has been quite impossible to designate University of Kansas men. At the contest, or at the games, our colors have been sufficiently prominent; but on the street, at home or abroad, something more seems necessary.
The proposed button would in no way interfere with class or fraternity pins. It would simply serve as an ornament and emblem of the University.
It is of but little importance to us to know that such buttons are in vogue in a number of eastern institutions. We are interested only, in so much as a button would be a neat and comely badge, and would be but one of the many distinguishing features of the University of Kansas.
A neat crimson button, or what is more preferable, one appropriately encribed with some emblem of the University and the, state has been suggested. As an emblem, the sunflower, or a buffalo's head, with the crimson letters U. of K. beneath, seem very appropriate. But whatever the emblem may be, let us have a University Button.
THE BASE BALL SITUATION
Some Lawrence business men, it is reported, are contemplating the erection of an electric railway that will connect the University with the business part of the town. The plan is as yet in an embryonic state, but the investigators of it affirm that it will undoubtedly be put in operation. Certainly such a street railway would be a great benefit and convenience to the University. The Courier most earnestly hopes the plan will prove a success, although at present it seems a little visionary.
ATHLETICS are rapidly assuming a very important role in the higher institutions of learning. Deficiency in freshman gymnasium work is counted as a condition at Williams College. At present we only wish we had a gymnasium in which our deficiency might be tested.
Mr. J. A. Rush attended the concert at Kansas City Saturday evening by the University of Michigan Glee and Banjo club, and returned more enthusiastic than ever over our own University Glee and Banjo club. He says that while the U. of M. Glee club excels ours in the possession of good solo voices, especially noticeable among the tenors, yet our Banjo club far excels the U. of M. club, and the program, as a whole, lacks that dash and enthusiasm which has made the program of our club so popular.
The base ball prospect which looked so bright at the beginning of the season, has suddenly darkened. The fact is greatly to be deplored that there are at present men in school so unpatriotic, that they look more to their own aggrandissement, and that of their particular faction, than to the welfare and best interests of the University. This spirit seems to have pervaded the base ball committee, and trouble has arisen as to the composition of the nine. A number of the committee hold that the base ball committee itself should select and place the players.
In the first place this is certainly without precedent, and not only a slight to the manager, but an arbitrary assumption of power. Unless Manager Sterling, at any rate advised by the captain of the nine, has not the authority to select his men, what does his office amount to? That a committee of five men is as capable to select and manage a ball club, as an experienced trainer and manager, is certainly foolish. The case is directly parallel to an army, controlled by a number of subordinates, and one controlled by a thoroughly competent officer. That Manager Sterling and Captain Hogg are prominently qualified to select the team, is apparent to every one, except perhaps a certain faction.
In the selection of the 'Varsity team, partisanship and petty jealousies, above all things, should not enter in. The best players, and no one else, should constitute the nine; even if every man should belong to the opposition faction. The University of Kansas wants a winning team this year, regardless of men or parties. This "late unpleasantness" is uncalled for and untimely. The COURIER regrets it exceedingly and hopes the matter will be amicably settled. That Manager Sterling and Captain Hogg should have complete charge of the selection and arrangement of the men would certainly be in accordance with precedent and, we feel assured, would be for the bes interest of the University.
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