2 vania lmit- voted oor in pro- athy, is, He is cloud, self. age. stu- shields half b him x. lor IN. ORS,cialty. Our Trip. eks. The Oratorical Contest which was held at Emporia last Friday night, was very largely attended by students from all over the state. Although K. S. U. did not send as large a delegation as many other colleges, we fully made up for this by the noise we made and by the genuine college spirit shown. From the time we struck Emporia, until tired and disgusted we "took the train" for home, everybody knew who we were and where we were from. Never had old Rock Chalk! seemed so inspired as upon that night. We were beaten, it is true, but even then the old yell proved that it was no more a cry of victory than an antidote for defeat. Poor Baker, with its sickening succession of insipid B-u-u-s was almost unable to make itself heard, and had to resort to the jayish and unsatisfactory use of horns, tin pans, etc., in order to display its enthusiasm, and even then they sounded more like a crowd of hoodlums than like a body of college students. The new yell of Washburn is a great improvement over the old one, and Washburn as well as several other schools, which were represented at Emporia, is to be congratulated upon knowing what a yell is for, and how to use it. The train consisting of one car each, from K. S. U., Baker and Ottawa, must have been an object of great wonderment and curiosity to the wild eyed rusties along the line of the Southern Kansas. Our ear, at least, was a veritable Bullane. Noise, you could not hear yourself think. There was a continual howling and yelling, while ever and anon the awe-inspiring voice of our editor-in-chief would rise above the roar, humming some plaintive melody, or reciting in his original way some story with a doubtful climax, to an admiring crowd of friends urging him on. This program pleasantly varied from time to time by songs from the Glee club, and continued until we reached Emporia. After supper and a few hours before the contest, the office and corridors of the Whitley hotel presented a strange appearance. Delegations from all the schools were there, each trying its utmost to outdo the rest in the matter of noise. The din was terrible. Upon chairs and raidiators, in different parts of the room, stood leaders of different crowd, who flourished hats, canes, umbrellas or anything that they could get hold of in order to encourage their men to yell more lustily. Policemen were helpless, and the hotel proprietor was frantic. Above everything sounded clear and distinct, Rock Chalk, Jay Hawk! K. U-u-u—shouted at the top of the voices of a crowd of seeming maniacs, who crowded and jamed around the familiar form of Eari Brown, who lost for a time his own sweet personality and became perfectly demented. In the opera house just before the contest the scene was much the same as that of the hotel office. Through the kindness of the officers of the association K, S. U. was given the best seats in the house. Promptly at the appointed time the program was begun, which was interspersed by numerous musical numbers. The program was then carried out as is printed in another column. We have left the review of the orations to the other fellow. We are speaking of the time we had. One pleasant feature of the evening was the victory we scored over the howling mob and tin horn brigade with the aid of the Glee Club. The last number on the program was to be the State University Glee Club. This was encored and the club answered by a medely ending with the words "and if we must sing we well sing Rock! Chalk! Jay-Hawk K! U!-U.-U. At the first Rock! Chalki every K. S. U. boy in the audiencia jumped upon the chairs and before the astonished audience could get their breath there went echoing through that hall three such yells as had never been heard before. The markings of the judges were as follows: ON THOUGHT AND COMPOSITION. Chittenden, Caldwell, MoF Chittenden, Cattwell, McGibley. Gantz 78 -6 70 -6 88½⁻¹ Myers 90 -1 100 -4 84 -¼ Royce 79 -1 100 -4 80 -¼ Crawford 85 -3 75 -5 82½⁻¹ Parrington 87½² 90 -3 94½⁻¹ Games 82½² 90 -3 89½⁻¹ ON DELIVERY. Todd. Banta. Milner. Gantz. 86 - 3 86 - 6 70 - 4 Myers. 76 - 6 63 - 2 60 - 6 Hadley. 85 - 4 65 - 1 60 - 6 Inwood. 85 - 4 91 - 4 45 - 6 Parrington. 82 - 1 90 - 5 80 - 2 Games. 87 - 2 92 - 3 80 - 2 After the contest most of the visitors were invited to a dance in the Armory hall. Here we make acknowledgment for the kindness and courtesy with which we were treated at the hands of the Emporia boys. They seemed to take great pains in making things pleasant for us and they may be sure that their efforts in our behalf are fully appreciated. E.P.A. SOCIETIES TO-NIGHT. ADELPHIC. Oration, D. H. Spencer. Essay, Alva Sweezey Oration, L. K. Fisher. Music. Declamation, T. H. Sheffler. Essay, Miss Tinsley. Oration, W. W. Reno. Debate: That the Single Tax System is the Best Method of Taxation. Affirmative—L. Page, J. G. Gabreath; negative—G. O. Virtue, B. M. Dickinson. LOCALS AND PERSONALS, The Adelphic has had the most flattering success thus far this year. Every effort is made to make the programs first class. You are invited. The Visible Universe Illustrated in a Bottle of Water and a View, Judge West. SCIENCE CLUB. The Source of Mineral Matter in Spanish Moss, John Frazier. Mr. C. C. Cunkle, of the senior class, has not been with us since last Friday, having gone to his home, Madison, Kan., on business. Science Notes, G. H. Playter. What is it? Discussion by club. Science Notes, G. H. Playter. Spring and boat-rides seem long delayed. Well, well, well! Papers and Magazines of all kinds at Smith's Indian Clubs and Dumb Bells at Smith's. A. J. Eicholtz is a Sigma Nu. Rev. Jessup led chapel this week W. W. Overton was sick during the first part of the week. An insect has from fourteen to twenty-one bones. RENO. Mr. Casner, a new student, has recently entered the junior class. Foils and Boxing Gloves in every variety at Smith's News Depot. Why can't Gueterriz act as associate judge in some of the Moot court cases? Prof. Templem made a short visit to Southern Kansas, Friday and Saturday. Mr. F. Caldwell, assistant P. M., is a member of the junior class having recently enrolled. Mr. Hilton, who has been sick with "La Grippe" during the past week, is with us again. Prof. Green did not meet his classes Monday owing to pressing business which called him to Topeka. A number of students visited Kansas City this week. It is presumable that they went to hear the Bostonians. A. C. Markley, '87, of Overbrook, Kan., visited the University Monday. He reports a growing law business. Prof. Hopkins lectured Wednesday of this week on the "Sentence." This lecture was a continuance of Journalism lectures given heretofore by Prof. Canfield. The genins of the Law Department is John Stowell. He has recently drafted and framed the lawyers' twelve commandments, which hang in the recitation room. Do not fail to hear the Holy City on next Thursday evening. It will be the best thing of the kind given this season. Prof, Penny has been thorough in his drill. The soloists are all well known. The Handel and Haydn society will present the cantata of the Holy City at the Congregational church on Thursday evening, March 5th. This entertainment will be the third in the course for the benefit of the chapel organ fund. The College Y. M. C. A. raised something over $40 for the expenses of a delegate to the student volunteer convention at Cleveland, O. W. C. Fogle was elected to represent the University. He left Tuesday and will be gene one week. The Gospel Meetings of the Y. M. C. A. are now held in the parlor of the Christian church Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. The class for Bible study,now numbering twenty members,meets immediately after these services. All are invited to attend. An Interesting Lecture. Prof. F. W. Blackmar, of Lawrence, Kas., under the auspices of the People's Lecture Bureau, of this city, delivered a lecture last night at the Tabernacle, on "Bimetalism, or the Silver Question." The subject was thoroughly discussed by him to the interest of all who were present to hear him. The enterprise of the Bureau is made apparent by the selection of such lecturers as Prof. Blackmar, who was completely master of his subject. K.C Journal. Smith's News Depot is the place for Cigars and Tobacco. Saturday, Feb. 28. AKERY Fresh Bread Delivered to any part of the city. Special Rates to Clubs 825 MASS. STREET. Meat Market Fresh and Salt Meals always on Hand, Special Rates to Club Swearts. CHAS. HESS 937 Massachusetts Street. DONNELLY BROS., Livery, Feed and Hack Stables, Cor Winthrop and New Hampshire Streets. TELEPHONE 100. JOHN SULLIVAN. AttorneyatLaw Irons 1929 and 107 New York Life Building, Delaware streets, Kansas City, Mo. Telephone 516-243-8900. SPRING SHAPES In Soft and Stiff Hats NOW IN AT BROMELSICK'S. Academical Gowns and Caps. These gowns add grace and fulness to a speaker's form. Correct styles for UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE USE. Price according to Material and number ordered. Special prices for classes. 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