The Weekly University Courier.
PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY MORNING
BY THE
GOURIER COMPANY
E. P. 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.I. Chapin.
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 5 p.m, and every Saturday at 9 a.m. Prof. Penny, directory.
Pharmaceutical Society—Meets in the Lecture room, Chemistry building, every other Friday at 4 p.m. A.J. Eicholtz, president.
Adelphite Society—Meets in Adelphite hall, University building, south wing at 3 floor, every Friday evening at 8 o'clock.
University Moor Senate — President, Prof. Adams, meets every Tuesday evening at the University.
Lecture Bureau—President, Professor Templin; Secretary, R.D. O'Leary.
FRATERNITIES.
Pi Beta Kappa—Honoray 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 third floor of Journal building.
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 afternoon 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 relates relating to the history of Kansas State University. President, M.W. Sterling; Secretary, V.L.Koerner.
Oral History Association of the Students of Kansas State University — President, Albert Fulleston; Secretary, J.W.Park.
University Athletic Association—President, H.E. Copper; Secretary, W.D.Ross; Treasurer, N.H. Kutz. Includes Tennis Association, Base Ball association and Foot 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 for 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 Mont Hallowell. Published every Friday morning by The Courier Company.
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THE COURIER takes pleasure in extending to the visiting delegates of Pi Beta Phi, the hearty welcome of the University.
THE Pi Beta Phinee I. C.-Convention.
THE fabled story of the Golden Gates must certainly be true as a Colorado chemist has recently discovered gold in a meteorite.
Some of our exchanges are still discussing the wrangle Emporia had at the state oratorical contest. We thought that "battle in a tea-pot" had been settled long ago.
THE senate of the Kansas State University effectually killed the free silver bill last Thursday. The United States congress will, however, probably ratify their action.
VERY soon we will no longer say "one of the leading universities of the west" but "one of the leading universities of the world." Money and western push verily accomplish wonders.
UNIVERSITY people have dropped the "national game of draw" since the "late unpleasantness" and are now playing whist with a zest unparalleled. Truly the poor student must have some recreation.
In another column appears an article on Sugar Manufacture by Irving Morse. Mr. Morse has been for some time engaged as practical chemist in a large Louisiana sugar house and his description of sugar making is highly entertaining and instructive.
THE present editor of the Courier is fully aware of the awful responsibility he assumes with this issue, but he will endeavor to the best of his ability to make the paper worthy of the great institution it represents. He only asks your forbearance.
SENATOR Stanford recently devoted the money he received from the sale of his horse Arion—($125,000.) to assist poor students who desired to go through Lehland Stanford University. With a few such "horses" distributed, the students of that institution would have a veritable "snap."
THE subject of mesmerism is attracting no little attention of late. We are glad to see our University professors investigating it, as it is an extremely interesting subject. However, as there are cases on record where very serious results have followed the exertion of this influence it should only be exercised with the greatest possible caution
MRS. R.J.E. Rice is out again with a seathing article in the Woman's Journal, against Greek letter fraternities. This time her periodical tirade is directed against ladies. The Pi Phi convention probably brought it out. Mrs. Rice is enthusiastic in her denunciations of "these crying evils, but is perfectly harmless,
BOATRACES.
At a recent meeting of the athletic board $100 was voted for the purchase of shells, provided the boating committee would raise another hundred. Although it is a difficult task to obtain money for any purpose at this season of the year, yet the Courier feels assured that there are in school very many students who are enough interested in boating to assist in raising the necessary amount.
Shall we have any more?
The old boats used last year are worn out and unfit for use. They are hardy, suitable for "working boats." New boats have become an absolute necessity or the boating interests in the Unibersity will have to cease. Other branches of athletics have each received material assistance and now boating must be aided or K. S. U. will never have a Varsity boat crew.
In eastern schools the main interest in all spring athletics centers in the boat race and more time and money are devoted to boating than any other branch of athletics. There is material in school for an excellent crew and the river here affords one of the best courses in the west. The Kansas State University, as leader of athletics in the west should have a boat crew. Races could be arranged with Missouri, Iowa, and Nebraska colleges, besides those with Kansas City and other athletic clubs.
We need boats and we must have them. Let the boating committee get to work and at least make an effort to raise the sum required. In any practical plan the committee will have the enthusiastic support of the COURIER.
CHARAKA SAMHITA.
A translation of the oldest Indian medical work in existence has recently been received by Prof. Sayre. The book is known as "Charaka-Samhita" and has just been issued. It is a very valuable work and shows forth a degree of civilization and knowledge of medical arts which modern times can hardly realize then existed. There is much in the book that is interesting, especially as it shows the beliefs of the ancient Hindos.
The following noticable expressions occur: "The union of body, senses, mind and soul is called life." "Of all things, at all times - similarity is the cause of increase and dissimilarity is the cause of decrease. A tendancy exists toward both." Concisely the requirements necessary for the practice of medicine are given: "The sage, Pumarvasu, has indicated that there are four kinds of principle oil, five kinds of salt, eight kinds of milk and six kinds of trees for the correction of maladies." Throughout the first part of the work there is much that is true and applicable to modern times.
For the latest styles call at Miss L. Barbers. She has returned from the east with a complete line of millinery.
ATHLETIC FIELD.
It is with a feeling of relief, even of exultation that the COURIER at length, sees our athletic grounds materialize. After so many years of needless delay and controversy, we have at last secured an athletic field and, work has really begun. Drainage pipers have been laid in the northwest quarter and leveling and rolling will be commenced at once. Owing however, to the inclement weather it is doubtful whether the grounds can be made suitable for base ball practice this spring. But they will undoubtedly be in shape for foot ball work next fall. Now if a gymnasum could be erected on the southeast quarter this spring the COURIER's cup of happiness would be indeed running over.
But not so fast. We should be thankful for small favors received and not clamor after the larger ones. The old addage, "once begun is half done," is still true and from this we take courage and live in the expectation that at no distant day our fondest hopes will be realized.
THE prize oratorical contest takes place the last week in April and it is earnestly hoped there will be a number of entries. A spring contest is as yet an experiment, but the advantage to be gained by those participating are so manifold and self-evident that we feel assuree of its success. Let al students who have any oratorial aspirations what ever write an oration and enter the contest. As yet there is plenty of time to prepare a "masterpiece" and win glory and renown by only a little effort. Exert yourselves and make valuable use of the spring vacation. ___
NOTWITHSTANDING the exceedingly dampening effect the weather has had of late on base ball enthusiasm, every opportunity for practice that has been offered has been taken advantage of by our players. Manager Sterling is determined that K. S. U. shall have a winning team this year and is doing everything in his power to accomplish this end. Let our players keep in good condition and "play ball" whenever possible, for the time will soon come when regular training can be commenced. We have the material this year for an immaculate nine and a little hard work will certainly secure us the pennant.
THE citizens of of Columbia,Mo. recently celebrated the re-establishment of the State University at that place by a banquet to their friends in the legislature. Great enthusiasm was manifest and liberal appropriations for the erection of new buildings were promised. Congratulations, Columbia.
ACCOUNTING to official reports the present junior class is the best class in the University. It is a remarkably large class, and not only leads in scholarship, but is also pushing and energetic. The juniors' latest innovation was a class box party at the Lotus Gloe Club.
AN EARLY FIELD DAY.
The question of an early field day is being discussed. The COURT IER favors an early date for several reasons. In the first place field day should be held when all the students are here, and this will not be possible if delayed until after the spring examinations, for a majority of the students leave immediately after that date. Another very important reason for an early date is that during commencement interest centers upon the exercises on the hill and is not easily diverted. Not near the amount of interest can be aroused over athletic then as can be earlier
The latter part of May has been suggested as a suitable time. The exact date makes but little difference. Only let us have a field day and have it early when all the students can enjoy it. We not only want an exhibition of physical skill but a general good time.
The Kansas City Athletic club are endeavoring to arrange a field day contest in Kansas City between our University and that of Missouri. If they succeed in perfecting their arrangements, as indeed the Courier hopes they can, we should be prepared to compete By holding our field-day exercises early in the spring, our athletes can be selected and trained for the inter-collegiate contest.
THE Kansas State University is fast becoming recognized as one of the leading institutions of learning in the west. This is demonstrated by the fact that three prominent fraternities of the United States hold their general conventions with us this year and next: The general council of Phi Beta Phi is in session here this week while the district council of Phi Delta Theta and Phi Kappa Psi meet in Lawrence in the early part of next year. These fraternities are all strong organizations and only hold their conventions with the leading institutions The University may be justly proud of this recognition of her worth.
OUR Glee and Banjo club leave Wednesday for a ten day's tour of the state. Twelve musicians will accompany the club and will no doubt furnish excellent music. As the chorus has discarded from its repertoire "Black Sheep," "Mary's Lamb" and the "Song that Kills," it is expected the audiences will at least, refrain from throwing any missions at the singers, and will keep their seats during the performance. Here is success to the club. Farewell.
Try the Bottled Peafumery in Woodward's, new and undeteriorated. Woodward's Suchet Powders are the best; each odor smells different as it ought to, which cannot be said of some manufactures.
A good preparation for dandruff and falling of the hair is Woodward's "Germania." People who wish to acquire high foreheads had better not use it.