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J. M. CHALLISS, ... Editor in Chief
LOCAL EDITOR, ... E. P. ENGLE
PERSONAL EDITOR ... W. M. CURRY
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C. L. HARPER, ... A. J. GRAHAM,
MAMIE TISDALE, ... LILLIE LIINMAN.
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Entered at the post office at Lawrence, Kansas,
as second class matter.
UNIVERSITY DIRECTORY.
Sigma Nu-Meets in the Eldridge House block, third floor.
Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity-Meets in the Eldtridge House block, third floor.
Phi Delta Theta — Meets second floor of Opera House block.
Phi Kappa Pal-Meets on third floor of Opera House block.
Sigma Chil—Meets on fourth floor cast of the Opera House block.
Beta Theta Fl- Meets on the fourth floor of the Opera House block.
Kappa Kappa Gamma—Meets every Saturday afternoon at the homes of the members.
Kappa Alpha Theta—Meets every Saturday afternoon at the homes of the members.
Pi Beta Phi—Meets every Saturday afternoon at the homes of the members.
Phi Beta Kappa—Honorary fraternity President, Chancellor Snow.
Sigma XI—Honorary scientific fraternity
Secretary, Prof. L. I. Blake.
Athletic Association of the University of Kansas, W. H. Carruth, President; F. H. Kellogg, Secretary, and, C. B. Voorhis, Treasurer.
Philological Club, President. Miss Anna McKinnon; Secretary, Dr. A. M. Wilcox. Meets every other Friday.
Oratorical Association—J. D. Bower-sock, President; W.D. Ross, Secretary, Executive Committee, C.S. Hall, W.E. Curry, C.H. Sears.
Science Club—President, E. E. Slosson;
Secretary, M. A. Barber. Meets in
Snow Hall every other Friday.
Adelphic Literary Society-Meets every Friday evening. President, H. C. Riggs.
Kansas University Literary Club—President, Howard Peairs; Secretary, J. E. Baker.
Y. M. C. A.—Meets every Friday evening at 7 p.m., room 11, President. E. L. Ackley; Secretary. C. P. Chapman.
Y. W. C. A. —Meets every Friday evening at 7 p.m. third floor of University. President, Emma Dunn; Secretary, Laura Lockwood.
Courier Company--President, W. A
Foster; Secretary, L. C Pochler.
Review Company—President and Editor in-Chief, Harold Barnes.
Seminary of Historical and Political Science—Director, Prof. J. H. Canfield. Meets every other Friday from 4 to 6.
Kent Club—President, C. W. Wallis
Secretary, W. A. Foster. Meets
every Friday night.
Pharmaceutical Society—President. V.
L. Boiz, Secretary, Miss Laura
Grabe. Meets every Friday night.
Camera Club—President, Prof. Bailey Secretary, E. E. Slosson. Meets every month.
Tectograph Club - President, Prof. Blake;
Secretary, W. S. Franklin;
The University News is with us again bright and cherry as ever.
WE DESIRE to apologize for the appearance of the COURIER last week. Being new in the business we did not know the amount of copy it talks to make up the great religious weekly. We hope to profit by our errors.
JOURNALISTIC kleptomania seems to be one of the characteristics of our esteemed contemporary, the Kansan. To put in two hours of valuable time gathering valuable information and then having it republished without credit does not set very well with us.
We acknowledge the receipt of the Midland College Monthly. Midland College is one of Kansas' latest colleges and is without doubt bound to be one of the best sectarian institutions in the state. It has a fair endowment, good buildings, and a good faculty. The attendance is on the increase and the publication of such a journal as the monthly shows the character of the students that are in attendance there.
ON Saturday last Phi Gamma Delta played a game ef ball with Phi Kappa Psi, which resulted in the defeat of the former. This was the first of a series of games that are to be played this year between the different fraternities of the University. Although there has as yet been no organization of a League there is strong talk of one and it is our desire that such an organization should be perfected. Let a meeting be called and see what can be done in this direction.
THE COURIER last year suggested that North College be used as a gymnasium in place of a harbor for rats and owls. The building has been unoccupied for several years and was going to general ruin. This suggestion seemed to wake up the powers that be and they have turned it into a very presentable Law, Music, and Art building, and our little dream of future muscular development has never materialized. When oh when will we have a gymnasium?
We copy the following from the Annex which we think is a move for the better: Strangers introduce new ideas. One of the professors has struck the key-note of the modern and sensible grading system. He believes he can't grade and teach at the same time. Therefore he will mark your standing when time permits; when the day's work is over he intends to post his books. Professor, let us shake hands. Here is a step for all teachers to consider. Instructors, in all departments, did you ever notice how closely the students watch your pencil move after someone has recited? We can tell an 8 from a 9 every time. Does not the watching this act cause a halt in the general attention of the class? This wondering look toward that pencil is a fact. The student knows it. The professor admits it. If not ad-
mitted, why do some audit their marks with a letter instead of a figure? Why do others pile up volumes in front of their grade books? Again, when a grade is known thus it naturally calls forth criticism, sometimes just. often unjust. The present system tends to make grades, instead of discipline and knowledge, the end of our work. One can easily learn the respective merits of the students after hearing a few recitations, then readily ascertain whether they belong to the 8s or 9s. The absence of the grade book will remedy some defects of the class-room. It will remove a peculiar timidity which the instant grading occasions, and the subject in hand will be more thoroughly devoured.
The base ball season has opened with the gloomiest of prospects. With only two of last year's players in school at present we have a very poor start to make a team. There is without doubt some new talent in the University that only needs a chance to be developed. We have here a very large number of medium ball players, but a very small number of good players, in fact there is but one really good player in the nine. Our boys in a practice game make very pretty stops and throws and field flies in good shape but when it comes to facing a good pitcher or fielding for a strong set of batters they are not in it. The game at Haskell Institute last Saturday displayed our weak points in great shape. Had Mackey, the regular Indian pitcher been in the box, there is no doubt in the mind of the writer but that the University club would have been shut out. Now is the time for the A. A. K. S.' U. to get in its work and make a ball nine out of raw material. Our weakest point is in the battery. Last year the work of Davis and Smith was the only thing that saved the University from defeat. But now these two men, the best all-around ball players the University has ever produced, are not in the school and we are consequently very much weakened. Prof. Sterling seems to be the right man in the right place and no doubt he will provide for this emergency.
The Christian Cynosure is making a steady fight against all secret societies. Rev. E.P. Goodwin, of Chicago, gives college fraternities a general going over in this week's paper. To all college reading rooms that request it, the Christian Cynosure of Chicago is sent during this year free. Students who are not receiving this paper can send for it, giving assurance that it will be placed on file. The Cynosure represents the movement in opposition to secret societies, and among its contributors are some of the ablest college and pulpit men in the country. At the request of College officers the discussion of college secret societies, begun at the National Teacher's Association at St. Paul by Pres. McFarland of Iowa, Wesleyan University, will be continued in the Christian Cynosure, which is now open for free expression of opinion from all interested in the subject, pro or con. Contributions from eminent educators and preachers are already provided, and all friends and opponents of these fraternities are requested to send their opinions to the editors of the Cynosure at 221 West Madison St. Chicago.
THERE has been a petition circulated during the past week petitioning the Faculty to open the Library during the chapel service. This is a very old but wise move. Chapel attendance is not compulsory at K. S. U. and to drive students out of the library at that time seems to be a little absurd. If a student wants to go to chapel he will do so of his own accord and no amount of hinting such as running him out of the reading rooms will bring him into a very religious state of mind. If the rule worked as well on proffessors as it does on students it would not be so bad but to have the Faculty make a cast iron and absurd rule for the students and then see influential members of the same body stay in the chapel does not seem consistent. Setting a good example goes a good ways towards reform. Every one should sign the petition although it may never go through.
Handsome plaid dress flannels 49c, THE FAIR.
It might be well for some of the new students to "pickle" a little of the Frat attention which is being bestowed upon them just at present. It may come in here later on.
Orme & Engle are the oldest and most reliable millinery firm in the city, look out for their fall and winter opening next Wednesday and Thursday.
Miss Fisher, local editor of the Newton Daily Republican, spent last Friday in our midst.
The Theta ladies have arranged for a course of reading in Spanish history during the year.
If you want a suit of clothes that will look nice, wear well and last a long time, go to Kunkle, the taylor.
Mr. Campbell Watson, who was visiting whith his Beta brethren returned to Kansas City Friday.
Miss Oliver proves herself a very pleasant lady and an experienced structor in the class room.
State Secretary Y. M. C. A.
Helms, was among the boys the
first of the week.
Ladies black Jersey's 98e at THE FAIR.
The Freshman English class this year has nearly 100 names on its roll.
Frank Smith, of McPherson, was shown the sights on the hill Friday.
Mrs. Savage is the student's milliner, 901 Massachusetts street.
All wool Henrietta, all colors 30c, THE FAIR.
McCONNELL Has the largest and best stock of
Fall & Winter Suitings.
PANT GOODS, ETC.
To be found in the city.
* * — A Liberal Discount to Students. — * *
WILLIS DaLee's Photograph Gallery,
South Tennessee St.
FIRST-CLASS WORK DONE.
Special : Rates : to : Students.
Students' Trade a Specialty.
N. H. GOSLINE Fancy Staple Groceries
803 Mass. Street, Lawrence. Kansas
Fresh and Salt Meats.
J. JOHNSON, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
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Klock's Restaurant.
The Students' Boarding Place.
Cigars, Tobacco, Confectionery,
OF ALL KINDS.
Oysters in all Styles.
{ Board per Week $3.00. }
{ Meal Tickets... 3.50. }
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See the New Rubber Goods!
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Lots of Boots and Shoes PRICES LOW.
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C. W. SMITH,
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