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THE WEEKLY UNIVERSITY COURIER.
PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY MORNING.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS.
VOL. VIII.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, MAY 2. :890.
KANSAS TAKES THE EARTH!
She Wins Both Places at the Interstate Orgetrical Contest.
Naylor of Kansas, Not Naylor of Wash
burn, is the Winner.
Kansas students were born to yell. Their lungs were made to compete with the triumphant progress of western civilization Their yells have been noble yells because they sounded the triumphs of enlightment.
A Most Signal Victory.
Kansas men were born to win. Reared amid battles, they know no defeat. They have made the history of the State a tale of victory.
Kansas students have a right to yell. The State is the consecrated enemy of gag laws. Kansans have a preeminent right to yell
Kansas students should yell. They never had a more just reason. Listen!
At the contest of the Inter-state Oratorical Association held last night at Lincoln, Neb., our man, S. W. Naylor, of Washburn, won first place. Are you surprised? Read it again and then let your heart jump around in boundless pride for the victory for Kansas. Hurrah for Naylor! Hurrah for Washburn! Hurrah for Kansas!
A. C. Douglass, of Monmouth College, Monmouth Ill., won second place. It is said that Douglass is a Kansas man whose home is at Holton. If it is true Kansas should indeed be proud.
Students of Kansas we are fortunate! we are victorious!!
The following were the contestants: "The Race Problem," William H. Wise, Depauw university, Greencastle Ind.; "Democracy the Dominant Idea," Robert Tucker, Buchtell college, Akron, Ohio; "The First Americans," B. H. Timberlake, State university, Minneapolis, Minn.; "Individualism in Society," M. H. Lyon, State University, Iowa City, Iowa; "Martin Luther," Harry N. Wilson, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado; "Liberty," W. R. Millard, Ripon College, Wisconsin; "The Puritan and Cavalier in Our National Life," S. W. Naylor, Washburn College, Topeka, Kan.; "Our English Language," A. C. Douglass, Monmouth University, Monmouth, Ill. and "Conservatism and Radicalism in Society," George O. Furguson, Wesleyan University, Lincoln, Nebraska
The Busy Board Meets. Athletic Board met last Monday afternoon. A series of base ball
games were arranged with Emporia College the; first two to be played here on Friday and Saturday, May 9th and 10th. A game of ball was arranged with William Jewell College: it will be played at Chelsea Park some time in May,
The Tennis committee was instructed to arrange a local tournament in order that players might be selected to represent the University in contest games. A series of contest games was arranged with El Dorado,
$ A^3 $ field day committee was appointed to arrange for and conduct the Field Day contests. The committee, C. S. Hall, A. .F Sherman and Jus D. Bowersock have already began the preparation of a possible program and it will soon be made known. They expect to make our Field Day a grand affair.
Here's Your Chance.
With a promptness that is highly commendable, the Field Day committee has prepared and now presents the program for that event. The day is set for Friday June 6th, but the place has not as yet been determined. Chairman Hall informs us that the program is open to change and suggestions are asked. He also says that all necessary rules governing the exercises will be made out as soon as possible. The program together with the prizes is as follows:
Programme.
Program
9 a. m. Teunis ( Double $6.00
) Single " 4.00
11 a. m. Boating ( " 5.00
2 p. m.
Slow Bicycle Race $1.50
High Kick $1.50
Egg Race $1.50
Standing Broad Jump $2.00
Standing High Jump $2.00
Mile Walk $3.00
Three Legged Race $4.00
Throwling Heavy Weight $1.50
Putting the Shot $1.50
100 Yards Dash $5.00
Running Broad Jump $2.50
Running High Jump $2.50
Hurdle Race $5.00
Wrestling $5.00
Long Throw $1.00
Hop Step Jump $1.50
Total cash prizes $56.00.
That Pleasure Trip.
Prof. Green, of the Law School, has made the appointments in the Class. They are as follows: Debate: Albert Cuaghey and Howard M. Hill; Oration: R Lee Herdman, Russell Houk, Thomas D. Leib and Louis C. Poehler. Theses: Alvin L. Wilmoth and Thomas J. Flannelly.
The Lucky Ones.
Total cash prizes ... Miss Rilla Van Hosen entertains this evening.
The recent "Pleasure Trip" taken by P. Angus Sweetpea, family and others was really a very remarkable event. There was much about it that places it above the average run of family outings.
Bowersock's was comfortably filled last Friday evening and the first effort of the University Dramatic club was given a warm and cordial reception.
"Sweetpea's Pleasure Trip' is a comedy of striking merit—full of startling incidents, ludicrous events and telling humor:—all nicely built upon a cleverly suspended plot. Nor did it loose anything last Friday night:—it was, in fact, fairly, generously and justly treated.
The performance was naturally a little slow and jerky and wearing, because it was amateur—but then it was a success, a decided success. We have found that among the best regulated amateur companies, there are those who never can learn their "lines" and who never do know their "cues" and "business." But the American public is a kind and generous public: it looks with beaming consideration upon the bright and desperate and struggling and ambitious "amateur." The most amiable and sensible way it could do.
But there was but little need for such consideration last Friday night. So well and so earnestly was each part performed, that this same kind and generous public united firmly in bestowing praise and applause.
In the translation and "localizing" of the comedy, Prof. Canfield is to be congratulated. His work was eminently successful. The local "hits" were particularly pleasant; they showed at once the humor and good sense of those who made them.
Prof. A. G. Canfield, as "P. Angus Sweetpea," was the striking feature of the performance. He was undoubtedly a big part of the affair. The genial professor has every necessary element for a funny fellow. He handled his difficult part with the skill and ability of an experienced comedian. Never failing to be laughable, he over-did nothing. We liked him because he was natural:—and that is another way for saying that Prof. Canfield is blessed with a native ability of a superior sort. In other words—if the Professor will pardon our uncomely figure—he is one of the few who "take" to the stage.
The friends of Miss Hattie McCague could hardly believe their eyes when she made her appearance as "Mrs. Belinda Sweetpea." She took the old motherly character admirably. Her pleasing "make-up," some said, really added to her natural charm.
Miss Marcella Howland, as Dorothy Sweetpea, handled her part with the ease and skill of an experienced performer. In her representation of the U's sweet lady graduates out on their trip to the mountains, she was all that could be wished. Perhaps she showed best the claims of our literary and scientific bachelors, in her pretty and graceful appearance.
Prof. W. H. Carruth, as "Sully Van Twiller," presented his journalistic and love-sick role in a very pleasant manner. As a K. S. U. journalist he really showed many remarkable good tastes,—but as a lover—Ah! poor Van! The Professor performed his part cooly, carefully and well. There was one thing we like about the Professor: he had the good sense to speak plainly and distinctly: there is some hopes in an amateur who will do that.
R. R. Whitman as "Henry Arnold," was a decided success as a capitalist. Backed by a considerable experience and natural ability Mr. Whitman made a very pleasant and acceptable lover.
Harvey White, as "Archibald Small," carried out the conception of an ugly role in a way so earnest and consistent that it merits more praise than some think. Mr. White has dramatic talent.
H. F Roberts, as "Col. Dancru," never looked more stately and dignified He performed his part well.
H. F. Hadley, as "Land-lord of Flowing Bowl Inn," had a capital make-up. Mr. H. did everything he had to do with all the grace of Mine Host.
C. P. Chapman, as "Joseph" and Harold Barnes, as "G. Washington Crow," were just as good as any supernumeraries ever were. Mr. Barnes makes a capital "coon" and it's a pity he didn't have more to do
We understand that the performance netted the club something like $50. We are glad the amount is no less. The Athletic Association is an avaricious concern.
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No 32.
Hill and Dale.
They do it.
Only the rolling river,
Only the moon-lit sky,
Only a boating thither
Makes us wonder why
They do it.
Law! aint she hot!
Now for a shady grove and a moon light ride upon the river.
The wait of the Senior: give me three or give me death.
The storm doors have been removed from the entrances. Have you noticed it?
The Junior class in astronomy was gazing at the sun spots and Blue Mound last Tuesday.
The Base Ball club will play a couple of games with Emporia next week.
The Athletic committee met last Wednesday to make arrangements for a field day program.
Review politics are at fever heightth this week. The indications are that there will be an interesting election.
WANTED.—To sell a secondhand Spiers and Surrenne's French dictionary. H. E. COPPER.
H. F. M. Bear left for Lincoln, Neb., Wednesday, to attend the Inter-State contest to be held there.
Prof. Bailey is conducting chapel exercises this week.
The Betas—26 strong—had their pictures taken last Wednesday.
Those who have subscribed to the A. A. fund have found that they are expected to pay.
Examinations in conditions will be held on the 10th.
There will be several competitive games of tennis this afternoon. The several winners will represent the University in the forthcoming contest with other colleges. A. F. Sherman has the matter in charge and those wishing to enter should see him at once!
The Base Ball club will play a game with the Haskell institute nine to-morrow. The prospect is that there will be more fanning of the atmosphere than base hits. The H. I. pitcher is some what of a "phenom," and Smith, the K. S. U. man, has an enviable reputation as a magical base ball twirler. The H. I. pitcher has pitched for some of the best amateur clubs in Michigan. Smith has done good work in the box with such clubs as the Atchison, the K. C. Stars, and other good amateur teams in the state. A pitcher's battle may be anticipated. What side takes your money?
Large Assortment of Black Hats and Flats, all prices at Mrs. Savage's.