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THE WEEKLY UNIVERSITY COURIER.
PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY MORNING
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS.
SUBSCRIPTION ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR
VOL. VIII
A FEW MORE WORDS
EDITOR COURIER:—I assure you that it is not a desire to have the last word which impels me to notice the reply of the Kansan to my article in the Courier of March 14. Having assured us that we misunderstood him, he sets forth a declaration of his principles which we would like very much to see in more common use. Personally, I know the editor of the Kansan to be fair and honest minded toward the non-fraternity students: And had he mixed a little of his good sense with his ink at first he would only have done himself and them justice. However, it is not with the person we are dealing but the editor.
The Kansan said "our article (of March 7) was directed solely against those who give vent to such nonsense as 'Barb' was guilty of." Now I wish the editor of the Kansan to distinctly understand that I had not a word to say against him chopping "Barb" up all he pleased for his production. I was not defending him in the least. But the Kansan may make all the explanations it pleases its article of March 7 will always read the same, and such sentences as these show where the article struck. "The author of this production signs himself only 'Barb' and he is evidently one of the rank' species." That is to say, the whole set belongs to some lower genus and this particular one was a little over grown in some respect. And whom does this concern? "It is not our policy as a rule to engage in disputes in which nothing is at stake." And again "the article in question, to anyone at all acquainted with the college fraternity system, is extremely absurd and verile in its nature." We would like to ask the Kansan if this was directed simply against "Barb?" In that statement the Kansan accuses the whole body of non secret students of upholding an absurd and puerile principle. He simply takes this man and with him belabors the whole class.
The Kansan replied that it had "no intention of implying that all the non fraternity students were such from necessity." No, perhaps not, but it gave vent to underhanded thrusts such as these: "Probably he has not been asked to join and is bitter" and "I don't believe our friend could possibly have been rushed by a fraternity" and so on. For these statements he had not an iota of proof. Can the editor of
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the Kansan draw the line on literary worth and say this one or that one has not been invited to join a fraternity? We think not, and inasmuch as the Kansan was striking blindly it struck both the honest and dishonest
He stated that there were many mistakes in my article, and especially singled out my statement of the colleges where fraternities did not exist as very erroneous. It is altogether possible that there is a mistake in one of the colleges named. But that is immaterial. The Kansan had it, "fraternities are established in almost every institution of higher learning." Now almost every means a good many, and as I said before, I am willing to repeat that the Kansan will have to rustle if it finds them in one-half of the higher institutions of learning.
"We shall not stop to make any corrections or criticisms, but we are ready to give facts to prove every statement we made," said the Kansan, referring to the statements made in its first article. We would like to see the facts to prove this statement taken from the article referred to: "The fraternities, with rare exceptions, include the best students, the most able, intelligent and talented young men and women in the U. As to aristocracy, if personal cleanliness, and neatness in personal appearance constitutes aristocracy, then the fraternity men do certainly have the advantage over the bulk of the Barbs."
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Now, dear Kansan, I am not much given to moralizing, but it does seem to me that if you had read again your own article which has caused this discussion, and viewed it from a literary and logical stand point, you would never have published your criticism on the Courier's journalism; not at least until your own had been forgotten. Your article in last week's issue in answer to mine was straight forward and to the point and I hope we may take it in preference to the other as your view.
A word to the non-fraternity students:
I have lately been thinking considerably of this matter and it does seem to me that it would be to the best interest of the non-fraternity students to form a non-fraternity League. I do not believe in declaring war on the fraternities. Neither do I exactly, in college life, believe in the doctrine "whoseover shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also" for after this beyond a doubt you would be solicited to entertain the foot as well. All the students in the University are thoroughly organized except the non-fraternity, and they must trust for all they get either to a row among the fraternities or to luck—Let us form a League.
THE SOCIETIES.
ADELPHIC
The meeting of Adelphic Literary Society last Friday night was up to usual standard. All the productions showed research in matter and care in style. After recess a very animated debate was had. The music by the society quartette was enthusiastically received and the quartette was recalled. Messrs E. E. Slosson, Fred Liddeke and Alva Sweezy were elected members of the society. Owing to the time taken up by regular literary work at the Friday evening sessions, a business meeting was held Saturday morning. A committee was appointed to buy pictures for the hall and this committee has purchased four very fine steel engravings which now decorate the walls of the society room.
KANSAS.
The Literary Club is making rapid, sturdy strides toward success; and success for that organization means not life merely, but the accomplishment of a purpose which gives to the English department of the University an invaluable aid, and to the general student a field of literary labor of unsurpassed excellence. The assurance of its success is unquestionable. The plan of work is a model of efficiency, and its first fruits bear the stamp of care and earnest effort.
Last Friday evening when Pres. Peairs called the meeting to order, a band of enthusiastic literary workers responded with one of the best programs the Club has yet rendered; the principal feature of which was Mr. Snow's "paper" on Mesmerism—a thoroughly interesting and instructive production. Other attractive features were Harold Barnes' reading, Mr. Robinson's extemporaneous speech, and Mr. W. J. Sears' declamation. The debate was warm and spirited. Messrs. Roberts and C. H. Sears ably defended Speaker Reed in his late rulings regarding a quorum, but were successfully opposed by Messrs W. .D. Brown and Fiegenbaum.
How different this from the loose, uninteresting meetings of the old societies, whose programs were half rendered and then but poorly. The secret of it lies in the fact that the Club accepts none but workers, believing that the length of its membership roll is not an index to the success of a
society. Its plan of work is sufficient stimulus to earnest endeavor, and few failures are expected. At last Friday's meeting, Mr. Ackley was voted a member of the club, and the name of J. M. Challis proposed. Several visitors were present, prominent among whom was Prof. Carruth. In order to allow those interested an opportunity to inspect the work that is being done, it was decided to hold the next three consecutive sessions with open doors, and visitors are cordially invited. After this, the club will meet beyond the public gaze.
Prof. McDonald Resigns.
Prof. McDonald, as Dean of the Music school, has tendered his resignation to the Regents. It will take effect at the close of this term. This retirement of Prof. McDonald is a great loss to the University and State, and it is heard with universal regret.
For six years Prof. McDonald has untiringly labored for the interest and success of his department. Its present high standard and enviable reputation is principally due to his loyal and able efforts. Beginning with the most meager means, he has made the Musical school an honor and credit to the University. Prof. McDonald merits the thanks and praise of the State
He leaves to enter Harvard. The COURIFR joins hands with his many friends in wishing him a future of success and happiness.
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Senior Class- Day.
Senior Class Day.
The Senior class held a meeting the other day and elected the following officers:
President of the evening, Marcella Howland; Master of Ceremonies, A. L. Burney; Magister Bebusde, Ed. Esterley; Orator, H. F. M. Bear; Growler, D. C Brewster; Free Orator, Wm. Hill; Response to Toast, Miss Bartell; Response for Faculty, Prof. A G. Ganfield.
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The Boating Club is organized and the members are ready for practice on the river as soon as arrangements are made for the use of the shells. The A.A.of K.S.U.has added an impetus to the athletic sports. Who would have believed it? A boating club? Why not? The run above the dam affords one of the finest race courses.
Prof. Marsh is championed by the Journal as candidate for Chancellor. Next to Prof. J.H. Canfield we would favor Prof. Marsh.
HILL AND DALE.
Sewerage controversies have revolutionized the local pages of our dailey papers. We may expect society items to read thusly after next week: Miss May Gushington, the accomplished daughter of Alderman Gushington, entertained at her beautiful home in the Postage Stamp district (2) with what is termed a progressive Sewer Party. Miss Josie Society of Sewer District No. 6, won the first prize, a beautiful Water Color Sewer map on which the delicately tinted lines "jerry mandered" in a manner so entirely true to life that you fancied to hear the musical gurgle of the dishwater coursing from the untaxed sink of a city councilman. Mr. Chas Flushing was the happy recipient of the booby prize, an elegant leather bound volume of "Kronin in a catch basin" with a brindle bookmark.
Philomathian society will present an interesting program next Tuesday evening at the house of Wm. Orr.
The second year Greek class have been reviewing the past half term's work.
Prof. Miller's class in trigometry suffered a quiz yesterday.
A petition to the Faculty to make the spring vacation next Thursday, Friday and Monday, was posted on the bullitin board last Wednesday by one of our most prominent faculty petitioners. It received a great many more signers than it merited.
W. C. Spangler, our rustling Vice-Chancellor, was in Topeka last Tuesday.
The Junior class held a meeting last Thursday.
The class in Freshman Chemistry were photographed last Wednesday. The majority of the Freshies are quite elated because the machine worked all right.
Miss Webb spent Sunday at Richmond.
The Lawrence Wheelmen have fitted up rooms over O'Brion's Hardware store. The University is well represented in the club.
D. R. Anthony's paper, the Leavenworth Times asserts that there is a clique of big-headed young men at K. S. U. who are bound to have Canfield for chancellor. Right again D. R. We know the man we want for chancellor and you dont, that's the difference.
For Boots and Shoes Go to A. G. Menger & Co.
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