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E.P. Allen, 94, Laura Lockwood, 95,
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The program and notice of the Academy of Science which should have been published in last week's issue was by an unavoidable mistake omitted. We are extremely sorry that it should have so happened.
THERE is some complaint that since the Glee club has been singing in the chapel that the body of students do not participate in the singing as much as formerly. If this is the case would it not be better to let the Glee club occupy seats among the students? Their influence would then be felt just the same but individual exertion would not then cease but would then be spurred on. Singing in which all shall participate is far more inspiring and beneficial than by choir alue.
We publish in another column under the head of "Views" the opinion of one of our students in regard to the Athletic Association. We shall not attempt to discuss in this issue the justice of the grounds for complaint but those interested can be thinking about it and next week we shall be glad to print any articles in reply or anything along this line of thought. The "Views" column is open for any honest expressions of thought which will not be detrimental to the University, and we shall be glad if all will avail themselves of the chance to express their opinions on University matters. If you have any thing to say let us hear of it. Don't be bashful.
THE Glee club is improving right along and Prof. Penny assures us that in a short time it will be a very excellent organization. A chance will be given the students to hear the club sing at the Science club entertainment in the chapel this evening. It is the intention of the Glee club to make a short tour of the neighborhood during the Christmas vacation, the proceeds to go for the organ fund. The club also intends to follow the custom of similar clubs in the eastern colleges, and make a grand spring tour of the large cities of the state for the benefit of the Athletic association. This trip will probably be made in connection with the mandolin and guitar players, and as it will be something novel for the state, it should net a good sum for athletics.
VIEWS.
WHAT has the Athletic association done and what is it doing for the advancement of the Athletic interests of the University? This question is constantly asked by a large number of our students and with good reason. It was supposed when the A. A. was organized that it would begin active work and that more method and system would be brought to the management of athletics. We have been disappointed, instead of resulting in better management it has resulted in no management at all. The athletic association has so far done nothing to merit the confidence of the students and is doing nothing to merit it. Better athletic organizations were maintained when they were managed by individual effort. When the athletic association was organized this individual effort ceased to a large extent and there has been nothing to take its place. We used to have one of the best ball clubs in the state. The athletic association last year sunk about one hundred dollars in a base ball club which would have been a discredit to the smallest college. Not only this but poor men were played on the nine when there were far better men in the college. No effort was made for systematic training nor in finding out what material there was in the college. Moreover, plenty of games could have been played at home with a second nine, thus saving the exhibition of our mediocre talent outside of town, and the athletic association would have been to no expense. What is being done for base ball next year? Surely the various men who will probably be candidates for positions on the team next spring should be in training for their respective positions.
Instead of this everything is being carried on in the usual laxy method. Last year some interest was taken in rowing. Did the Athletic Association do anything this phase of athletics? No. It was organized by individual effort and did not receive a cent from the Athletic association. This year the boats are not in good condition. Has the Athletic association taken any measure to have them put in good condition and encourage rowing this fall? The foot ball interests have been organized this fall, but by individual effort the boys even buying their own suits. Have the tennis interests ever been helped by the Athletic association? Has the Athletic association arranged for any games this fall? Instead of spending $100 on a poor base ball club, football and tennis could have been placed on a solid foundation. What was the Athletic association doing all last spring besides fooling with the ball club? It was raising about $150 from the students for the athletic field. A few energetic students could have raised this sum in a whek, but it took this august body over 100 days. What is the Athletic association doing this fall? Again trying to raise money from
the students. It has been two months since school began and a small amount has been raised. The whole school could have been canvassed in three days by a dozen energetic workers; and the Athletic association has dragged the matter out for weeks.
The Athletic association complains that the students do not subscribe, that they have small interest in athletics, and that they will sacrifice no other interests. The trouble is with the Athletic association and not with the students. Let the students see active work begun on the athletic field, let them see a start made, show them the plans, and money will be forthcoming. The students do not wish to subscribe money and not know but what it is to be swamped in a poor ball club or held in trust for the athletic field a hundred years from now. The students of Harvard and Yale subscribe to the foot and base ball clubs because they know that the management is such that the teams will be a credit to the college and a matter of pride to all. Let the Athletic association put in its efforts to develop a ball team that will honor the University and no trouble will be had in raising money to arrange games for it.
We have one of the best tennis teams in the state now. If the Athletic association wanted to get teams from Kansas City or Emporia here we believe they would have no trouble in raising the money. For the students know that the tennis team will acquit itself with credit to the University. We don't like to find fault but when the Athletic association was organized students supposed that it would take hold of athletics and develop them in a more systematic manner. And thus far the individual effort ceased. What athletics needs is for some one with authority to go ahead and organize the interests. The Athletic association is elected for that purpose and before much money can be collected from the students or much enthusiasm aroused it has got to put men in training for athletic contests. The Athletic association puts the cart before the horse. Gentlemen of the A. A. arouse yourselves. X. Y. Z.
DISCUSSED EDUCATIONAL MATTERS.
In his office yesterday, in a brief interim of relief from political duties of the last week of the campaign, John Sullivan was discussing the educational institutions of Kansas and Missouri with some educators who had called. Said he: "The board of curators of the Missouri university is slow to a censurable degree in securing an executive for the institution, and it is undoubtedly suffering accordingly.
"The State University of Kansas is the ideal state educational institution of the country, next to Ann Arbor. Yet last year, being with out an executive, having only a figurehead management in a regent at a large salary, its set back can
not be estimated. The board, through obstructory tactics of interests existing, failed at all meetings to act until the unanimous demand of the press of the state compelled action. Professor Snow was elected and confidence destroyed was again restored. Increased attendance, harmony in faculty and discipline in class work testify to Professor Snow's good work as chancellor. His executive ability surprises even his most sanguine friends. An institution must have a head. The Missouri curators should act."—Kansas City Journal.
The work done by the foot ball players during the last few days gives promise that we expect a good strong first eleven this fall. With at first very little known material to work with, a great deal of very good material has been developed. What the players still lack, however, is a thorough knowledge of the rules and tactics of the game. We think it would be a good plan for the Athletic association to secure some college man who understands foot ball to come and teach the eleven for a few weeks. The results we feel would be speedily felt. In the last Saturday's match the work of Sherman, Dyer, Coleman and Chaplain was to be particularly commended. Sherman and Dyer are undoubtedly the best men for half back that can be secured. With a good quarter back and such men as Peairs, Champlan, Coleman and Hudson in the mob line we cannot but have a strong team.
THE COURIER, on behalf of the students of K. S. U., extends welcome to the scientists who are here attending the Kansas Academy of Science. The present session is attracting the attention of thoughtful people all over the state, and will prove of permanent value to scientific research by encouraging and affording a plan for the comparison of all scientific work.
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The Kent club was the recipient of a fine large portrait (14x24) of Judge Thos. M. Cooley, of Ann Arbor, which will be hung in the recitation room of the Law department. The club ordered that a vote of thanks be communicated to the distinguished judge in acknowledgment of the gift.
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The Senior moot courts meet every Monday at 2 o'clock in the recitation rooms of the Law department. The Junior moot courts will commence soon, meeting every Wednesday at 2 o'clock in the same room.
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