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The Weekly University Courier
The Largest College Journal Circulation in the United States.
PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY MORNING BY THE GOURIER COMPANY.
EDITORIAL STAFF :
F. E. FENGEL . Editor-in-Chief
C. H. Johnson, Maude Springer, J. M. Davis
LOCAL STAFF:
E. P. ALELEN... Editor
Bryce Crawford, T. H. Schneiffer, L. H. Lookabaugh
BUSINESS MANAGERS:
H. E. COPPER, | D. E. BABBITT
Enter at the post office at Lawenco, Kansas as second-class matter.
UNIVERSITY DIRECTORY.
SOCIETIES.
Science Club—Meets in Snow Hall every other Friday at 8 p. m. Presidet ut, Robt Rutledge; Secretary, F. C. Schreeder
Seminary of Historical and Political Science—Meets in room 14, University building, every other Friday from 4 to 6, J. H. Canfield, director,
Political Club—Meets in room No. 20, University building, every other Friday; at 5 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 8 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.
FRATERNITIES.
Phi 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 Delta Theta—Meets every Saturday evening in A. O. U. W. hall.
Phi Gamma Delta—Meets every Saturday evening on 3rd floor of Eldr dge House block.
Kappi Alpha Theta—Meets every Saturday afternoon at the homes of members.
Sigma Nu—Neets every Saturday evening on 3rd floor of Eldridge House block.
Kappa Kappa Gamma—Meets every Sat urdy afternoon in its hall 2d floor A O. U. W. block
Pi Beta Phi—Meets every Saturday after noon at the homes of members.
Memorabilia Club--For the collection of statistics and relies relating to the history of Kansas State University. Press for W. Sterling; Secretary, V. L. Kellogg.
Oratorical Association of the Students of
Kansas State University—President, R.
Hale, Jr.
University Athletic Association—President, A. G. Canfield; Secretary, M. A. Briley; President 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. E. Slosson.
Y. M. C. A.-Meets in University building, room 11 every Friday at 7:30 p. m. President, C. P. Chapman; Secretary, H. B. Hall.
∑. W. C. A. —Meets in University building, north wing, 3rd floor, every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. President, Virginia Spencer; Secretary, Alberts Corbin.
UNIVERSITY JOURNALS.
The University Review —Editor-in-Chief,
Harold Barnes. Published monthly by
The Kansas University Publishing Co.
The Weekly University Courier —Editor-
in-Chief, J. M. Challiss. Published
every Friday morning by The Courier
Company.
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The following correspondence will explain itself;
SANCTUM, K. S. U. COURIER.
Mr. E. F. Engle;
DEAR SIR:—My cob-house has been knocked down; a monky-wrench has stubbornly lodged itself in the corn shells of my existence. I am chief cook and bottle washer on the great rligious weekly. I have been serving in that capacity since the first of the year but on account of unforeseen circumstances I shall be obliged to shed my mantle. The constitution of the Courier Association provides that a resigning editor shall name his own successor and it is upon the authority of this provision that I offer you the honor and privileges of this office. I hope you will take the matter into advisement and decide to accept the offer. I might hint here that it's no snap to run a college newspaper, but if you want any pointers on running the thing I can give you some. What do you say?
R. U. INIT
AT HEART'S EASE, STATE OF EXISTANCE.
Mr. C. C. and B. W., Sanctum, K.
S. U. COURIER.
DEAR STR:—Your communication just received. Upon first reading it, I am free to confess, I was considerably embarrassed by so sudden an offer of honor but after due consideration I have concluded to let the honor set lightly upon me and do the best I can. I fully realize my inability and lack of preparation for the position. I know not what awaits me I simply trust in the future and go right ahead. As to the mantle you are perfectly free to keep that as it would not fit me, neither do I think I can occupy your sanction as I have no sanctimonious qualities. All I ask is the key to the door which opens into the vault of good judgment and common sense and your passports to the favor of all the readers of the great weekly.
U. R. RIGHT.
ONE of the best numbers of the Review that has appeared this year came out last Monday. We congratulate the editor on its excellence. The articles are all instructive and interesting. Prof. Blackmar's "Political Science in the Public Schools" is a very able discussion and the article on "Journalism in the University of Kansas" by H; E. Copper will be read with great interest by all students. It gives a splendid history of the class studies of K. S. U. journalism, "To the Boudusion Fount" by O. P. Davis, and "To Lencome" by Nellie Thacher Henry, are both translations of Horace. H. P. Roberts' article on "The Force and Beauty of Milton's Poetry" is written with an understanding of the subject. "Typographical Errors" by Arthur B. Barteaux is an excellent article giving a history of typography and many noted instances of typographical errors.
CONSCIENCE is the echo of judgments which other people pronounce upon us. -Adam Smith.
Some men mistake courteous contempt for popularity.
IDLENESS is the breeder of debasing thought.
IF the price of a compliment is known its effect is lost.
If matter is only a bundle of attributes, there would be very little left of some men if their gall were taken away.
If you hear any peculiar sound or feel a torrid breath of air do not be frightened, it probably is only a new spring suit.
Two points on street etiquette: Gents, never walk with your shoe strings untied: Ladies, never walk with a toothpick in your mouth.
THERE seems to be a considerable difference as to the location of the Athletic grounds. As the students of the University are to receive the benefit of such grounds we would suggest that a vote be taken to get their expression. This could be done without any trouble by simply placing a ballot box in the hall and allowing each student to cast his or her vote for the location of the grounds.
A VISITOR to the Academy of Language remarked to us that he thought our girls were so homely. Our resentment was immediately aroused and we eloquently championed the ladies of the University. The visitor and I finally agreed that it was not a doll face alone that constituted beauty. After we had presented to him the charming qualities of our ladies, he was willing to admit that our girls were handsome.
The long looked for event is finally upon us, and the student who fails to improve the opportunity of witnessing it will have something to regret all his life. We speak of the presentation of Mid Summer Night's Dream. No entertainment has ever been given in Lawrence the preparation of which has required so much time and work. The student who fails to see the play not only lacks appreciation of a dramatic treat but also proves recrant to the interests of the University. Let everybody go.
THERE has just reached this office a prospectus of "The Agora" a new quarterly literary magazine to be published at Salina. The first number is to appear in June and the magazine is to be a western journal in general, and a Kansas journal in particular. While such an enterprise may be regarded as a bold undertakning we neverless see no reason why it should not be made a success. The east of course will sneer at the idea of a western literary magazine, but Kansas is not to be sneered down. Her literary talent has already attracted attention and will continue to do so. We wish the Agora success and with such contributors as Dr. Schuyler, Wm. Bishop D. D., J.D. Anderson and T.E. Dewey its prospect certainly is good.
THE Bellefontaine (Ohio) Republican says: "On last Sabbath the word had got out that Rev. J. E. Curry would preach on temperance at the U. P. church in Huntsville. The house was crowded with the different denominations, but instead of a temperature sermon, he called the attention of his hearers to the courage of Paul, and announced that in the evening he would preach on "The Saloon-Keeper and His Victims." At an early hour in the evening, before time for service to begin, the house, which is the largest in town, was filled to its utmost capacity, every inch of space being occupied. After the opening services, Mr. Curry entered upon his theme, and portrayed the drunkard and the drunkard-maker in vivid colors, but in such a manner that no one could take offense, yet must accept every word as the truth. After dismissal, as the large audience which had been intensely interested, wore wending their way home, there was frequent expression of the thought that Mr. Curry is the right man in the right place." Mr. Curry is a graduate of the University. The University through its graduates is making itself felt more and more every year. Engineers, teachers, lawyers and preachers, who have gone out from our school are attracting attention everywhere.
Of course many will want to know the reason for this sudden and untimely change in the editorship of the Courier and it is but due to the readers of this paper that an explanation be made. Mr. Challis, being urgently requested to take important parts in several entertainments, which are to be given in the interest of the University, thought that he could not do all that work and edit a newspaper. So, being assured that his assistance in the entertainments was indispensable, he reluctantly concluded to sever his connection with the Courier. How we came to be in his place is not so easy to explain, for we are sure that there are many who know more about running a college paper than we. But we are here and shall do the best we can to keep up the enviable interest and reputation of the Courier the few remaining weeks of this year. The present administration has no policy to promulgate; Fresh news in pleasing garb is our motto. There are two kinds of college editors, circulating and sedentary. The circulating editor is constantly mingling with the students and feels the pulse beat of college life. His eyes and ears are always open to learn the interests and grievances of the students and in his columns he gives expression to them. The sedentary editor evolves his editorials out of his own brain in his room. The result is usually farfetched editorials. We wish to say that we expect to circulate, but it is impossible for one man to be everywhere, and we therefore expect everyone to be free to offer suggestions or information on anything which
shall be of interest to the University. We allow no one to go before us in love and loyalty to our alma mater and her advancement shall be our high and constant aim. Craving indulgence for all mistakes and weaknesses, I make my bow.
THE University nine has played its first game of ball and we certainly need not be ashamed at the result of the contest. Our boys were stronger than they themselves thought they were. The new men did well and the old men did as well as ever. Our team has always been afraid of the Haskell nine and hardly expected to win last Saturday, but they held their own against the Indians and a drawn game was the result. We have great hopes for the success of the boys during this season and our pen and voice shall always be ready to encourage them.
Volumes have been written
And men are writing still,
To solve this secret of successful lives:
Simply this: "I ought, I will."
MUSIC NOTES
It is necessary during this muddy season to C sharp or B flat.
Miss Nellie Franklin sails for Europe some time in May.
Miss Jennie Weller will preside at the piano in "Midsummer Night's Dream."
Miss Geneve Listenwalter has been enjoying a two week's visit with friends in Lecompton.
"Music hath charms to soothe the savage breast," but the law students have failed to discover wherein the charms lie.
A number of students are rejoicing over the completion of Bach's Inventions. The most difficult studies in the Junior course.
Get a little gem pocket savings bank. You will be surprised how the nickles will gather. Smith's News Depot.
Johnson Arbastian Bach's piano has lately been overhauled by a maker in Gohlis. It is of Garvin manufacture and of wonderful cone. After Bach's death it passed into the possession of his son Friedenawn, who sold it to Count Boss. Some twenty-five years ago it became the property of its present owner, Herr Paul de Wit, of Leipsic.
J. H. Bell & Bro. have Just Received another lot of Fine Guitars and Mandolins