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The Weekly University Courier.
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UNIVERSITY DIRECTORY.
PHI GAMMA DELTA fraternity, Meets in the Eldridge House block, third floor.
PHI DELTA THETA, Meets second floor of Opera House block.
PHI KAPPA PSi, Meets on third floor of Opera House block.
SIGMA NU, Meets in the Eldridge House block, third floor.
SIGMA CHI, Meets on fourth floor east of the Opera House block.
BETA THETA Pi, Meets on the fourth floor of the Opera House block.
KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA, Meets every Saturday afternoon at the homes of members.
KAPPA ALPHA THETA, Meets every Saturday afternoon in the Eldridge House block.
BETA BETA Pi, Meets every Saturday afternoon at the home of members.
ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION of the University of Kansas. W.H.Curtis, President; F.H.Kellogg, Secretary, and C.B.Voohis, Treas.
ORATORICAL ASSOCIATION: L.T.Smith, President; C.P.Chapman, Secretary, Executive Committee: E.M.Mamford, Class.Voohis,Fred Liddke.
BASE BALL ASSOCIATION: Manager, Abe Levy Captain of the nine, John Davis.
PHILLOGICAL CLUB, Meets in room No. 30 every other Friday at 4 p.m.
TENNIS ASSOCIATION: President, F.E.Reed; Secretary, F.H.Kellogg; Treasurer, W.A.Snow.
UNIVERSITY SCIENCE CLUB, Meets in Snow Hall Ed Esterley, President; E.B.Slosson, Secretary.
ORGANIZHAL LITERARY OCCUPY, Meets Friday evening in their hall, K.S.U.R.R.Whitan, President.
ATHLEMIC LITERARY SOCIety, Meets every Friday evening, President, C.P.Chapman; Vice President, C.S.Griffin, Secretary, E.P.Fisher; Treasurer, H.P.Linville; Critic, S.O.Virtue.
ATHLEMIC LITERARY SOCIety, Meets every Friday evening in their hall, K.S.U.President, C.H.Sears.
V.M.C.A., Meets every Friday evening at 7:00 oom tr. President, R.S.Brown; Secretary, T.J.Hunter.
V.W.C.A., Meets every Friday evening at 7:33 third floor of University, President, Flora Newlin; Secretary, Anna McKinnon.
COURIER COMPANY: President, L.C.Poehler; Secretary, E.W.Palmer.
THE COURIER is one day late. A desire to publish a full report of the Contest is the cause.
BEAR is the winner and the COURIER is proud of his brilliant effort and merited victory. And on the threshold of a coming struggle we couple tp the shout of "Rock, Chalk, Jayhawk K. U.," "Bear and Victory."
THERE is a scheme on foot to give another University ball sometime during the week of the contest, the proceeds to go to the Athletic association. No more appropriate time could be chosen provided arrangements can be made so that the two entertainments will not conflict.
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IT is reported that one of the young ladies' greek letter societies will contribute forty dollars toward the gymnasium enterprise.
IF Bro. John and his deciples will not palm off any more opera companies and secure more entertainments of the Harvard Quartette style, their success is assured.
THERE is quite a breeze among the girls over the effort of each frat to out do its rivals in the matter of donations.
The gents had better take a hand in the controversy if they hope to sustain their reputations. It seems that fraternity strife may be productive of some good after all.
It is seldom that students forget the consideration and respect due the members of the faculty personally or acting in their official capacity; all are fully aware of the importance of upholding the authority invested in the officials placed in charge of them; but certainly the expression of honest opinions at variance with those of such officials is no breach of discipline and to so consider such action, either indicates such undue stubbornness and such lack of ability to discriminate justly between insubordination and reasonable opposition as to render an official unit for the administration of punishment of any kind, or it shows that the institution in question has not kept pace with the march of progress but insists on adhering to those backwoods principles of discipline such as have long ago been discarded by first class colleges. The mission of the college journal is to make known the wants of the students, to voice their sentiments, and to further their interests in all ways: when the privilege of doing so is denied, the utility of such publications ceases.
IF the action of the faculty of Grant University in expelling a college editor for the publication of opinions contrary to those entertained by the faculty, be any indication of the spirit and enterprise of that institution in the general management of affairs, the students certainly deserve the sympathy and support of their more fortunate contemporaries in resisting such arbitrary conduct.
It may be prejudice, but we think that we can detect a slight falling off in the advertising columns of our cotemporary. This is rather surprising for it would be reasonable to suppose that the loss recently sustained by what seems to be the ruling faction in the concern, would stimulate them to the exertion of their energies in this direction.
The college press should raise such a howl as will startle the old mossbacks from the legurthy in which they seem to have lain dormant for so many years and bring them to the realization of the fact that the time has long since passed when college journalists are expected to scrape and bow in object humiliation at a hint from the powers that be.
AGAIN we call the attention of the Faculty to the number of books that have been recently stolen. It is certainly very strange that a student cannot leave his property for a short time without having it 'turn up missing.' It is exceedingly queer, to say the least. One student had four books taken last Wednesday, and judging from similar cases of depredation it is high time some action was taken. Perhaps the Faculty can suggest some preventative. Possibly.
THE thoughts of all the students are now centered about the term examination in which extraordinary interest is being manifested.
It might be in order for one who sees the error of his ways, to remark for the benefit of those who are now passing their days and nights in close communion with their books, that a little more appreciation and attention to business during the coming term will insure them a happy issue from the dangers of June without such laoored efforts as they are now making.
THE faculty of Wooster University have issued an edict against dancing. While much may be said in favor of allowing the student to cultivate social graces in this popular pastime there is no doubt that many of those who fail during the college year owe their dawnfall to over indulgence in this and kindred amusements.
We are not prepared to discuss the moral question which comes into consideration here in dealing with this evil but it seems more in accordance with the principles of the university system, of which personal freedom of the student is one of the distinguishing charities, that the boys should be allowed to use their own discretion in such matters.
THE boys who live at a distance and are compelled to drive to school complain that they have no adequate shelter for their horses this cold weather.
A certain professor justly remarks that the facility with which some students account for their absences is acquired only by constant practice in the art.
BUT one of the literary societies will carry out their program this week. The old girls might add something to their laurels by exhibiting some of the energy and enterprise so characteristic of their younger sister, who by the way is quite a buxom maid for her years.
The Professors Opinions.
If any one is weary of the COURIER's continuous soliloquies on the needs and failures of K. S. U, we mildly advise that he pay his subscription and stop the paper. Wearied or not weared, the COURIER intends to keep kicking as long as there is anything to kick at. When we see thrt the University would be strengthened and benefited by the adoption of certain plans, we purpose to present and support such plans until they are adopted. As long as K. S. U, is in need the COURIER shall endeavor to keep awake.
For the last four months there has been one endless and unholy harping on Literary Societies, Athletic clubs, Base Ball clubs, Boat clubs and Glee clubs. Gentle reader, prayeth thee, do not get angry, but there is more to come. We are vain enough to believe that all of this harping has not been in vain. Many of the things sought and fought for have come and are coming. Athletics have taken such a splendid start that a gymnasium for K. S. is among the possibilities of the future. We are soon to have a literary society that will eclipse anything of the kind ever born on Mt. Oread.
There is yet one thing above a many that K. S. U. is still needing: and that is a student's Glee Club. One that would distinguish the students aud honor the institution can be easily and thoroughly organized. It must be organized.
Prof. Hopkins is an earnest admirer of music—almost an enthusiast. He is in fact an excellent performer and an accomplished student of the heavenly art. Certain that such a thing as a Glee club would interest the Professor, the COURIER presented the idea to him. The "idea"- for that matter- received a hearty welcome and in a pleasant conversation the Professor said something like this:
"Yes, sir, I think a Glee Club for the University would be exceedingly pleasant, indeed. You know, I am very fond of music and anything of this kind always meets my hearty approval, if not support."
"What plan, Professor, do you suggest for the organization of a Glee Club?" asked the reporter. "Well, there is several. You might call for an informal meeting of all those who would join such a club and then organize. But."
perhaps, the best way would be for eight or twelve persons, who are acquainted and know each others musical abilities, to organize a club. They can then increase their membership as they like, requiring of each new member a certain knowledge of music. Indeed no club would be a success if it contained members of inability, those with poor voices and small knowledge of music."
These sensible plans of organization are certain of success if once adopted. Why can't a half dozen of lively students adopt them—give the band-wagon a start, as it were. A glee club is certain of a warm reception throughout the University. Try it.
Hon. J. F. Billings, of Clay Center, has resigned his regentship of the University. Mr. Billings has always been an earnest and tireless friend of all educational institutions; particularly has he been true and faithful to K. S. U. His retirement is a loss that is sorely regretted. Mr. B. goes to Colorado to engage in business, where the COURIER unites with his countless friends in wishing him success and happiness.
Again we rise to ask, why in the name of common sense can't somebody do something?
Who will take his chair is a question of no little importance. Indeed the position just at present is peculiarly responsible, for with it comes a vote for our new chancellor. Or course the Legislature will be exceedingly careful that the new Regent be a Protectionist from a way back. If he isn't there is a possible chance that he might admire the Hon. James H. Canfield.
All persons interested in the late Brother Macgin T, are invited to leave one dollar or less with Raymond & Dick towards defraying the funeral expenses. Very fine perfumes and toilet powders as well as the "grippe Remedies" exchanged for donations.
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