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The Weekly University Courier.
PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY MORNING BY THE GOURIER COMPANY.
E. F. ROBINSON...Editor-in-Chief
FRANK A. LUTZ...Local Editor
BUSINESS MANAGERS:
B. JANSSEN | W.P.HARRINGTON.
Entered at the post office at Lawrence, Kansas,
as second-class matter.
UNIVERSITY DIRECTORY.
SOCIETIES.
Science Club—Meets in Snow Hall every other Friday at 8 p.m. President, E.C. Case; Secretary, C.R. Chapin.
University 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. 20, 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 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.
PRATERNITIES.
Phi Beta Kappa—Honorary collegiate fraternity.
Sigma Xi—Honorary scientific fraternity.
Beta Theta Pi—Meets every Saturday evening on 4th floor of Opera House block.
Phi Kappa Psi—Meets every Saturday evening on 3rd floor of Opera House block.
Phi Gamma Delta—Meets every Saturday evening on 3rd floor of Eldridge House block.
Phi Delta Theta—Meets every Saturday evening on third floor of Journal building.
Sigma Nu—Meets every Saturday evening on 3rd floor of Eldridge House block.
Pi Beta Phi—Meets every Saturday after noon at the homes of members.
Kappa Alpha Theta—Meets every Saturday afternoon at the homes of members
Kappa Kappa Gamma—Meets every Saturday afternoon in its 2nd 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 relating to the history of Kansas State University. President, M.W. Sterling; Secretary, V.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. Rose; Treasurer, N.H. Kutz. In colleges Tennis Association, Base Ball association and Poet Ball association.
Camera Club—Meets once a month. President, Prof. Williston; Secretary, E.C. Case.
Telegraph Club—President, Prof. L. I Blake; Secretary, E. Blaker.
Y.M. C.A.—Meets in University building, room 11 every Friday at 7:30 p.m. President, D.E. Potter.
Y.W. C.A.—Meets in University building, north wing, 3rd floor, every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. President Virginia Spencer; Secretary, Albert Corbin.
UNIVERSITY JOURNALS.
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 every Friday morning by The Course Company.
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MANY people have not yet realized that the institution of learning located in the "historic city" is not the "Lawrence college" but the Kansas State University.
We are informed by the compiler of "Leading Thoughts by Leading Men" that some of the leading men were unintentionally omitted and that an additional list will be given later in the year.
As no explanation has been offered concerning the lecture bureau the COURIER concludes there is no such organization. It would be in order for the students to assemble and form such an association.
WOULD it not be possible to have an Inter-collegiate Field Meet in ad dition to tee triangular base ball and foot ball league? It is suggested that our worthy athletic board consider some such proposition.
THE Kansas Wesleyan University at Salina is gradually developing. At present it is free from debt and has an endowment fund of nearly $10,000, raised at the late northwest conference of the Methodist church , besides an incidental fund of $12,000.
THE Lawrence Record in a recent issue quotes the Courier's category of "Leading Thoughts by Leading Men" and attributes "The ethics of self-consciousness or how I became famous" to the congressional aspirant, Dick Blue. This is a great injustice to a University celebrity.
As the season advances the usual number of jokes on spring poetry appear. While these do not violate any moral law in themselves, yet they certainly cause the man who reads them to break at least one of the commandments in endeavour to give vent to his injured feelings. The spring poet is not so bad as the spring humorist.
The vast number of special students of late in the universities of the west indicates one of two things. Either these institutions are turning out a great many semi educated men, or they are simply expanding and thus realizing the true aim of a University, where each man pursues his own special line of work. With the Kansas State University at least, it is hoped the latter supposition is correct.
The following valuation of the University is going therounds of the StatePress:"The faculty of the Kansas University at present numbers forty-four instructors. The estimated value of the entire material equipment of the University is $619,000, $358,000 in buildings and $261,000 in department apparatus, including the general library of 16,217 volumes. The natural history cabinet contains 150,000 specimens of botany, history and zoology." This is certainly a very flattering showing considering the age of our institution.
It was Mr. E. C. Little, of Abilene, not as the type had it, Mr Fiddle, who so kindly wired us the success of our Glee Club's performance at that place. Such interest as this shown by our alumni is most assuredly appreciated by the University.
The recent Oxford-Cambridge boat race impresses upon us the need of more suitable boats. Where is our boating committee? If any boat races are held this spring, the exponents of the boating interest in the University will have to accelerate their movements.
GOVERNOR Chas. Robinson's history of "The Kansas Conflict" has just been issued from the publishing house of Harper and Brothers. To all Kansans and students of history generally, the book is most interesting and valuable. It is additionally so, as the story of the early Free State struggle is told by one who helped to make that history. The book will be a valuable addition to the University library.
As the leading institution of learning in the state, the University should head the list of schools contributing to the Kansas Educational fund for the World's Fair. Tonight the Glee Club will give a concert, the proceeds of which are to be devoted to a University fund. Every one should attend the concert, for by so doing they will not only enjoy a splendid entertainment, but will at the same time assit in swelling the University's subscription.
The recent tour of our Glee and Banjo club has been a great success in every way. The trip not only succeeded financially but was a splendid advertisement for the Kansas State University. Wherever the club filled an engagement, it most favoribly impressed its audiences and received from them the highest praises. By this tour the club has won great honor for itself and reflected not a little credit upon the University.
PLAGIARISM or "mental cerebration," is not decreasing, but is rather becoming a science. Recently there has come under our observation circulars of a certain "bureau" which offers to write bogus compositions for school children and to furnish ready-made themes, forensics and orations for college students. A short time ago. Some of these purchased productions were discovered among the papers presented in our own institution. If students have not enough independence and self respect to rely upon their own abilities, the instructors would do well to expose their nefarious practices. Although as yet this evil exists to a very slight extent in the University, the principle is the same and here most clearly is demonstrated the workings of this palpable fraud, The whole business is exceedingly rank and deserves legal punishment.
Why nos take a boat ride? Dolly Graeber will furnish you a boat.
LECTURE COURSE.
It is gratifying to note that the management of the lecture course is able to announce Dr. Gunsaulus as the next attraction. Dr. Gunsaulus was advertised through the misrepresentation of a certain Lecture Bureau and it was only by additional expense that he was induced to appear on our course.
The spirit of opposition and antagonism that some narrow-minded individuals have sought to ferment between the student body and the present management is unfortunate and unwarranted. The students worked hard to sell tickets and se cure a permanent fund for a course next year. The board of managers have acted fairly and impartially in fulfilling their part of the contract. The one vacancy that occurred was substituted by the best available attraction and the "draw backs" were not numerous enough to materially decrease the permanent lecture course fund. Prof. Templin has done more than any other man to bring the lecture course to its present felicitous arrangement, and has prevented clashing and allayed any dissatisfaction that tended to arise, by placing himself between the upper and neither mill-stone.
Next year the board will be in the complete control of the student body and it is hoped that everything will run smoothly.
OUR PROFESSORS.
Within the past few weeks four of our professors have had very flattering offers from other institutions, but very fortunately for the University of Kansas they have all declined to accept them.
A short time ago Prof. Blake received the offer of a very desirable professorship from one of California's leading institutions. But as the proffered chair was not nearly so advantageous as the offer last year from his Alma Mater, Amherst College, it is expected his loyalty to the State University will keep him here with us.
Prof. Hopkins has had two very flattering situations offered him, one in Nebraska, and the other from a strong Baptist college in Ohio, but he has finally, after due deliberation, concluded not to accept either of them, although they are more remunerative than his present position. At the recent meeting of the board of Regents, the Professor was made an associate professor in the chair of English and an assistant was provided for that department.
Prof. Adams, although an entirely new man, has been recognized as an instructor of no ordinary merit, and has also been proffered a good position by a Nebraska college, but he has been persuaded to remain here.
Prof. Dyche has also been solicited to leave his present situation for a more lucrative position, but his loyalty to the University and his interest in estab lishing in Kansas, the greatest
and the best museum in the world has deterred him. A very liberal appropriation was voted him by the regents, to carry on his world's fair project, and it is safe to say that at the Columbian exposition the Kansas State University will eclipse all other institutions.
Although hampered as usual by scantiness of funds,the regents have done nobly. The salaries of all the regular professors have been raised and that of the chancellor at last placed on a par with the other western institutions. While our professors even now are salaried far below their deserts, yet the recent advance was a move in the right direction and may lead us to hope for better things to come.
The constant demand for the professors of the Kansas State University, although it indicates the growing strength of our institution, is at the same time a source of great annoyance and keeps matters unsettled. At present however we should congratulate ourselves that we are able to retain our professors, and should be thankful that "it is as well with us as it is."
Mrs. Gardner's Millinery Opening.
The spring opening of Mrs. Gardner has been one of the most attractive of any in the city. Everything displayed was of the latest style and the prices of the goods were the lowest we have seen in the city. The ladies are invited to call and examine styles and prices. MRS. GARDNER, Lawrence, Kan
Lawrence, Kan.
Miss Marie Park, who was at one time a music student in the University, is a very successful teacher in a seminary at Rodgersville, Tenn. She has spent some time in Boston studying with the best musicians.
F. B.Q. Finest Beyond Question that's what our artistic Tailor Made Clothing is. All the latest shades and textures and owing to the disagreeable weather we have made large reductions in prices in all departments. Don't miss the great sale at
STEINBERG, THE CLOTHIERS.
The cold spring days chap the hands and face. Prevent or cure with Raymond's Cream of Roses.
Chemistry Notes.
The department of chemistry has purchased a milk tester. This machine is of the pattern used in creameries, and enables the operator to determine accurately the amount of butter fat in the milk. It is much more accurate than the common method of testing by the lactrometer.
Mrs. Savage is doing a rustling trade this week in spite of bad weather. As the goods are sold out new ones are being received and she has something now to offer every day. Her line of Easter Millinery goods is especially fine and the young ladies of the University are especially invited to examine it.
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