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THE WEEKLY UNIVERSITY COURIER.
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PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY MORNING.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS.
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VOL. VIII.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, JAN.24,1890.
BEAR AND VICTORY!
A Furious Struggle for Oratorical Supremacy - How all Fought and Forced the Mush-rush is Hard Proressed For Second.
Bear is the man! K. S. U, is proud of him! Three cheers for Bear.
The struggle is over and the victory is won. A harder fought battle were never waged: more gallant blows was never struck. Every man fought and swung his broad-sword like an Ajix.
A few are dissappointed—more are happy. Some hopes have been dashed to pieces—many have blossomed into garlands of joy.
University Hall was comfortably filled last night when Chairman Hickey took charge of Seventh Annual Contest of the Oratorical Association of K. S. U. With his pleasant introduction the Mandolin Club composed of Messrs, Collins, Crew, Swope and Duncan admirably opened the evening's entertainment. Then Dr. Marvin followed in a characteristic invocation, full of hope, praise and loyalty for the University.
Amid the profoundest silence and expectancy the first speaker, Jus. D. Bowersock, began his onation on "Some American Philosophy;" one that was carefully written and admirably delivered. It was indeed an oration of excellent and judiciously selected thought—beautifully and eloquently expressed.
Pleasant in appearance, Mr. B.J.'s delivery was calm but forcible; yet there was that similarity and uncoathness about it which showed the wait of proper training. Mr. Bowersock made a happy impression on the audience and closed amid loud applause.
Mr. A. L. Burney, of Harrisonville, Mo., honored again the time-honored subject, "Benedict Arnold." Coupled with a remarkably fine presence, his was a delivery above the average. But the oration lacked that originality and breadth of thought which wins wherever made, yet his effort has added another admirable verdict to the infamous guilt of a traitor.
Mr. C. S. Hall, of Bogard, Mo,
anxiously and forcibly asked and
answered the question, "Are we
One?"—"We" meaning the American Union. Though Mr. Hall had
the burden of a time-worn and
thread-bare subject, yet he handled it in a very agreeable manner. A good but not cultivated voice redeemed an awkward and strained delivery. There is a pleasant promise for Mr. Hall.
Mr. John A. Mushrash spoke on "John Quincy Adams and the Right of Petition." Mr. M. showed the case and consideration of an experienced speaker. To a good oration
he gave a better delivery, though that was hampered by a miserably managed voice.
Mr. W. W. Russ vainly attempted to picture "A Nation's Danger" Though earnest, Mr. R. deplorably lacked in both voice and delivery.
Up to this time opinion was divided as to who stood first — some voted for Bowersock, others for Burney and Mushrush. The division was entirely dispelled by the next speaker.
Mr. H. F. M. Bear, of Paola, delighted the audience with his splendid oration on "The Growth of Government." For striking originality, happy and logical arrangement, clear and faultless pronunciation and natural graceful delivery Mr. Bear fairly and undeniably won the laurels of the battle. The audience appreciated his masterly effort and interrupted it with generous applause. When Mr. Bear closed there was no doubt where the honor lay.
While waiting for the decision of the judges Mr. Dan Crew and the Mandolin Club entertained the anxious audience.
The decision of the judges placed Mr. Bear first and Mr. Mushrush second. The result was greeted with thunderous applause and deafening shouts.
The COURIER shouts too, and extends a hearty congratulation to the gallant winner.
With Mr. Bear as our leader, K.
S·U. goes proudly and fearlessly to the struggle in February. Mr.
Bear will lead and every student who envisies the "glory" of his state will bravely follow to fight and defend.
Rock-chalk, Jay-hawk, K. U!
The New Catalogue.
The new catalogue is out full of pleasant and gratifying information It shows for the University a condition of things far more encouraging than ever before
The increased enrollment is the most remarkable fact. The U now numbers 508 students. This marks more than anything else the popularity, success and worth of K. S. U.
The new catalogue is complete with facts, figures and interesting information The descriptive parts are particularly good.
Cogitations and Reflections.
With a faculty of 33 talented professors and an enrollment of 508 earnest students, K. S. U. is fast becoming an institution of distinguished merit and power.
The examination schedule posted in the Hall last Wednesday received the undivided attention of the students for several hours. As one of the Profs remarked, 'tis simply the announcement of a death or so.
Wall, Bill, yer gettin mighty fly Up thar at K. S. U.
BY JERMIAH ISREALUTE PUNKINHEAD.
Thar h'aint no sorter use, I say,
To do the things ver do.
Now fust, hear yer shootin off On that association;
Say what good dell gymnasticka du?
It does just beat the nation
How you want to spend your time,
Which should be put on books,
On foot-ball and such foolishness;
I tell yer, Bill, it looks
As though I'd hefter bring yer home
An tieyer to the farm
If yer so bent on strengthen up The muscles on yer arm.
Keep yer nose in yer books, my boy,
That's where the larnin is;
I'm willin yer shud go ter skule To get yer larnin pat,
Ye've got no time fer foolishness In such an age as this.
An jump; I kick on that
Now, I think them Profs, up that Are mighty known men;
But when they'be begin to talk about
Them Athletics, Why then
I really think we tax payers Are hound to call a stop
I really think we tax payers Are bound to call a stop.
Let 'em give you fellows book lainin
And be such good deeds.
Just study, study all the time An'larn ver lessons well.
But speakin of them gymnasticks
I have just this tert tell
That skule was never made tern teach
Lawn tennis nor base ball :
Just let yer addication drop
Or else them things, that's all.
That Bell.
Professor Green was serious!; "alarmed" last Thursday.
When the Professor becomes interested in his subject it is his custom to lengthen his recitation hours to an amazing extent. This would not be half so bad did he not infringe upon the dinner hour. So thought a pack of hungry Senior Laws; they determined to enter a protest and enjoin the aforesaid Professor. But how? after vainly consulting every known authority and precedent, they wrung loose from their conservatism and struck ablow forliberty.
An alarm clock placed on the Prof's desk was secured and set to go off promptly at 12 o'clock. The recitation began. Jim talked and the clock ticked, ticked, ticked! The hour was never longer. The law and Jim were never more tedious. Slowly 11:30 came; then 11:45; then the laws got restless—and hungry. At last both pointers come square on the meridian. Rattle-la-bang-slam-wang-ding-dong!! The class was dismissed at 12 o'clock and the hungry laws went home to chew,
Prof. Carruth delivered a sermon at the Unity church in Topeka last Sunday. As usual he pleased and edified his hearers.
ITEMS.
Little Items--That is all and Nothing More!
Miss McMillen entertained Charley Voorhis, Lute Lewis, Dick Horton and Mamie Tisdale at whist Tuesday night.
No.18.
Miss Mame Lyons is recovering slowly from her recent illness.
"Where did you get that hat?" Curry?
Prof. Templin was unable to be present Wednesday morning and Riggs took charge of his classes.
Curry appeared in the hall Monday after a weeks sickness.
Frank Merriam was called to Topeka Tuesday by the serious illness of his brother.
Genial Billy Taylor was confined to his bed for several days last week.
A number of young ladies of K. S. U. have been taking instructions in skating during the past few days. Poor boys!
Prof. Hopkins gave a very interesting lecture to his English class Thursday morning. He made many suggestions in regard to a course of reading which might be followed very advantageously.
An inspection of the Eldridge House register reveals the fact that the Messrs McGinty and ladies regaled themselves there last Tuesday evening after a very pleasant afternoon on the ice.
Fred Grubb is now employed on the St. Louis Republic.
Judge Norton delivered a lecture on the Law of Administration to the Senior law class Wednesday night.
Prof. Dunlap did not meet his classes Wednesday and Thursday.
The Pi Beta Phis will hold a "grubb" in Merchants Hall next week.
Miss Lily McMillan visited the U. on Wednesday.
Miss Daisy Bennett was on the Hill Tuesday.
We don't want to be hypercritic cal but somehow our pride for K. S. U. movesus to say that the Kansas, personal "cut" is becoming decidedly ancient, if not repulsive. Spare the thought that it is indicative of anything.
C. Peabody has again entured the U.
E, L. Ackley has resigned his managership of the Record and will hereafter devote his whole time to the Law.
Prof. Wilcox is still on the sick roll.
Because of the contest Adelphie will meet this afternoon instead of this evening.
H. P. Hrehbiel, an old student visited the U. last Monday.
Alva Sweezy a student of last year has returned.
The fellow who scattered those ashes on the pavement up the hill ought to be given a gold medal and the freedom of the city.
The Oratorical election it is said will be intensely interesting. Whose and what political rooster will win the right to squack the loudest remains to be seen.
Pantalouons are said to be at a premium. For further particulars see Herb Hadley.
A Sensible Move.
"Ifye havetevars prepare to steed them now." Athaeneum and Orophilian are dead! dead! dead! Oh ye tears! What were once the pride of Mt. Oread are no more! Sad the thought! They have kicked the milk pail and turned their pedal appendages to the daisies! The daisies weep and the milk pail leaks.
Amid the proudest monuments of their own glory they fell,—fell to "kick" no more. And what a fall was there, my countrymen. Then you and I and all of us fell down and got up again!
But to business After vainly waiting for Orophilian and Atheneum to demonstrate that they were in existence, a sensible movement has been at last begun to organize a new literary society. Presidents Whitman and Sears of the two defunct societies are the moving spirits that are bringing about the long looked for change. Thier plans are eminently sensible.
They are securing the names of all those who favor the organization, with the promise that they will give it their support and accept and perform all the duties of the same. They are meeting with pleasant success. The names already secured promises a splendid society for K. S. U; nor can it be otherwise, when those who form it are willing and ready to do their part of the work.
This new spirit bespeaks a pleasant future for the honor and good of K. S. U. The COURIER is glad to see it, and what loyal and earnest student is not.
The new society will be organized immediately at the beginning of the next term. Here is a wish for the boundless success and the everlasting life of the new society.
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