Law Day.
Tuesday morning was bright and pleasant and a large concourse of friends and relatives of the graduating class, and many city people gathered in the university hall to hear the exercises. The Law boys always have a good program, consequently the audience was a good one. At 10:30 o'clock the band struck up a march which was a signal that the class was coming, and as the Law class of '90, 27 strong, headed by Dr. Marvin, Judge Benson, Dr. Summerfield, C. S. Gleed, W. C. Spangler and Prof. Green, marched upon the platform, a thrill of admiration ran through the audience. It was the largest law class that has ever graduated from the university, and as they marched to the platform to take part in the final exercises of their course, they presented a splendid appearance, and the thought came, of what a power for good those fine looking, brainy fellows might be in the country. After a fervent prayer by Dr. Marvin the band rendered a splendid Overture, Turner's Motto; it was as fine a thing as it has ever been our pleasure to hear.
Following this came an oration by E. L. Ackly, in which he answered the question "Can a lawyer be successful and be honest?"
It is quite unnecessary to give an account of Mr. Ackley's oration to university students, for he assumed this question in just the same manner that he has assumed many another in the societies of the university. He was perfectly at home and answered his question very satisfactorily in ten minutes. He spoke distinctly and rapidly and his delivery was good.
The Thesis, by J. T Flannelly, on "Coverture," was well thought out, well written and well delivered to his audience. His appearance upon the platform was pleasing, and his accents could be easily understood over the entire chapel. His manner was rather impressive.
After another selection by the band, Mr. R. W. Houk defined to his audience "Two Products of American Life." Mr Houk had a carefully prepared production, but he delivered it in a conversational style and tone of voice, so that it was not appreciated as it otherwise would have been. He was not so much at ease as the other speakers.
The next was a Thesis by A. L. Wilmoth, entitled "A Packee Supreme Court." Mr. Wilmoth had the advantage of being the best looking man on the platform. Besides this he had a theeis which evidently took a great amount of carefulstudy to write. He handled the subject in a masterly manner indeed. Mr. Wilmoth has a good voice and knows how to use it.
After some more music Mr. T. D. Leib gave an oration on "Natural Law a model for Human Law." Mr. Leib's oration was earnest and to the point, but he was put at a disadvantage by having a very weak voice and not an excellent delivery. The production was studiously well prepared.
Mr L C. Poehler, the last on the program, had chosen for his oration "Marriage Contracts," and from the way he talked of them
he seemed to have some practical understanding on the subject, Mr. Poehler was the most eloquent speaker of the day. He talked with vigor and was easily followed His speech contained several pithy points.
The program closed by Prof. Bell's 20th Century March.
Prof. Green was president of the day and presided with his usual dignity. The Alumni Banquet was given at the Eldridge House after the university orations Tuesday night
--who had interrupted them in the planting and afterward coated the tree with green paint. He stated that the Juniors had been well watered and that the green on the tree probably came from their having rubbed against it.
Class-Day EzerciSes
The chapel was filled Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock when the exercises of class-day began with music by the First regiment band Miss Emma G. Dunn presided and after prayer by Dr. Marvin, first introduced Miss Laura Lockwood, who delivered the Junior oration, entitled "Uiiversity Life." She began by comparing the old scholastic education of Old and New England with the modern methods of study and educational work. She traced the growth of the State schools, which has been slow but steady. The speaker advocated an American university in which should be incorporated the best features of the universities of Germany and France. America is deciding the question of universities, she said, and here if anywhere should be found the ideal institution of learning.
Ths speaker's delivery was clear and forcible and she was not at all timid.
Mr. A. L. Burney of the Senior class was next introduced and delivered a well written oration on "Conscience in Politics." He began by comparing the popular hero with the martyr for opinion—Alexander with Socrates. In these days, the speaker said, statesmanship has degenerated. The politicians are the heroes of today. A statesman recently said that the purification of politics is an iridescet dream. The real heroes are seldom the popular ones. Moral principles always triumph.
Mr. Burney has an easy delivery and his discourse was marred only once or twice by pauses due to forgetfulness.
The class prophecy by E. E. Slosson was in the form of a metrical composition. It was humorous and the class did laugh as well as the audience.
The class song was a pretty medley, with words appropriate to life and events in the K. S. U.
After the exercises, the audience repaired to the campus, and the first thing there done was the salutation of the college buildings by the Seniors and Juniors. Led by Bell's band, the circuit of the buildings was made and in front of each the college yell was given.
In front of the main building, Chancellor Snow made a few remarks to the class in which were embraced reminiscences of his own class at Williams College and advice to this class to keep alive the class spirit during all the years to come.
The class then gathered about a newly planted tree and Wm. Hill made appropriate remarks and incidentally scored the Juniors
The last thing was the smoking of the pipe of peace in front of the main building by regents, chancellor, faculty and Seniors. Pipes and tobacco were distributed and, seated on the green sward, songs were sung and jokes cracked.
Thus ended the class-day exercises at K. S. U., which in many ways bore the impress of originality in their departure from old-time customs and traditions.
Blessings on the man who invented boating, for we have the Kaw and Dolly Graeber here.
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Write to B. Glick, K. C. about any book of reference you may want.
Magazines of all kinds at Smith's News Stand.
Go to Taylor's livery barn for a buggy.
How the students do boast of the table that Klock sets.
Boots and shoes made and mended by J, F. Wiedemann.
Washburn guitars and mandolins at Bell's Music store.
Topeka Capital is on sale at Smith's early in the morning.
Go to Abe Levy's and see the Turkish sashes.
You can't do better than to board at Norton's for the next two weeks. 905 Mass.
The coldest and most substantial drink in town is RAYMOND'S MEAD.
Over twenty-five students are now boarding at Klock's. See his add in another column.
J. F Wiedemann is located just east of Poehler's grocery on Warren Street.
A full line of classics, nicely bound just received by B. Glick, 21 E. 5th. St. K. C.
Wiedemann's ice cream and soda water is better than ever, this summer.
Klock's is the place to board yourself and friends during commencement
Glick is absolutely reliable and anything you order of him will be sent precisely as ordered.
Go to Nortons, 905 Mass. for your ice-cream.
Harwood guitars and Mandolins at Bell's Music Store.
Dolly Graeber—Boats to rent.
All the latest novels at Smith's.
Taylor & Son have the finest hacks in the city.
All of the latest sheet music at J. H, Bell & Bro.'s music store.
WILDER BROTHERS. SHIRTMAKERS
AND GENTS FURNISHERS.
Louisiana Kunis.
SHIRT MAKERS
Students and everybody will do well to call on us and be fitted out in Shirts and Underwear that have been made to order for parties and not taken. You can buy the finest goods for one-third the regular price.
Patronize our Custom Steam Laundry for nice work and low prices.
Work called for and delivered. Telephone
No. 67
J. H, Bell & Bros.,
Piano Music. Organ Music.
Music,
Organ Music,
Band Music,
Orchestra Music,
Guitar Music,
Mandolin Music,
Violin Music,
Banjo Music,
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J. H. BELL & BRO'S.
Pianos,
Organs,
Band Instruments
Orchestral Instraments,
Violins,
Banjos,
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I. H. BELL & BRO'S.
Washburn Guitars,
Harwood Guitars,
Bowman Guitars,
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L H. BEIL & BRO'S.
J. H. BELL & BRO'S.
Washburn Mandolins.
Harwood Mandolins,
Bowman Mandolins.
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J. H. BELL & BRO'S.
Norton's Restaurant. H. V. NORTON.
Successor to T. F. HALLORAN,
Successor to T. F. HALLORAN,
WILL carry a large stock of confe-
theory, fruits and cigars. Meals
25c; board $3.00 per week. 905 Mass St.
ICE CREAM PARLORS
Go to Mettner's for handsome cabinet pootographs.
If you want cabinets or a group go to Mettner. Mass. Street.
Go to Abe Levys for a trunk or valise.
Students wishing Fine Photos before commencement will save time and money by having them made by Morris. No cheap club work done here. Cabinets will cost you $3,00 per doz. no more. Oneprice to all. I guarantee every set of Photos to be perfectly satisfactory. No charges for resetings.
Kaw River Studio.
829 Mass. St.
WEAVER'S
Stock of summer fabrics is by far the finest ever shown in Lawrence. Here you find confirmed styles in figured China Silks, exquisite designs in French Challies, high-class novelties in Foreign Dress Goods. In Black Goods we have Cheney Bro's. Black China Silks, Arnold, Constable & Co.'s famous Black Surrah Silks, Priestley's Bordered Nuns' Veilings, Tamise Cloths, Crysta,lette Cloths, Grenadines, Ete. We are agents for Follwer, Clogg & Co.'s celebrated Parasols, and Umbrellas, of which we have a large assortment. A share of your patronage is solicited. Samples sent on application.
A. D. WEAVER.
What's The Matter?
We still see entirely too many goods. The immense trade we have enjoyed this season, will allow us to give you nice, fresh Dry Goods from all departments of our store at about your own price. Come right along, ladies, and see what we can do for you. The prices we shall now make must do mighty work for us.
WHITE FRONT,
SPARR & ALEXANDER.
831 Mass. St.
Should not return home till they supply themselves with
Large Assortment
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SHOES
STUDENTS
Mason's.
Commencement visitors should visit Mettner's Studio.
Mettner has the reputation of being one of the best artists in the state.
Mettner has the finest studio in Lawrence, does work that satisfies all and at reasonbale rates.
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