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THE WEEKLY UNIVERSITY COURIER.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS.
SUBSCRIPTION ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR
PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY MORNING.
VOL. VIII.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, DEC. 14, 1889.
HALT!
Aad Thilk What K. S. U. could do for her Country by Making Each Student a Soldier--A Citizen Soldier of a Soldierless Republic.
How would a K. S. U. student look dressed in a dashing soldier's suit of "baggy pantaloons and tightly fitted coat of blue?" How would they "stack up" when on dress parade or passing in review before our soldierly Faculty? How would Clarck look with shoulder straps and Hadley with a drum? And how would you like to be a soldier and wear a sword and give commands and prince around like a Black Prince? Don't you think you could be just too utterly gallant and big headed for anything? And don't you think that you could rival and vanquish any "crusher" or "heart-breaker" that ever lived—in Topeka? Don't you think that your gallantry—and sword—would win the smile of the fairest belle that ever walked—and talked—in the halls of K. S. U?
Among all the many means that are adding so splendidly to our present happiness and civilization there is none that commands or deserves more attention than the science of the soldier. He holds to-day the destiny of the world. But in our country it is not upon the professional soldier that the government leans; it is upon the citizen soldier. It is he who saves and vindicates our nation's laws and institutions. Our splendid history has proven that.
The United States recognizes the exalted position of her citizen soldier, and her wisest statesmen and truest friends support unanimously the military education and training of her young men. All over the land can be found the drill master and the cadet. Our nation supports two of the finest military schools in the world—West Point and Anapolis. Many of the States can boast of similar institutions. This new spirit for the advancement of military knowledge has made such an impression upon our people that it is being rapidly adopted by many of the State institutions of learning. There is New York, Ohio, Missouri, California. Minnesota, Vermont, Georgia, Mississippi and the Carolinas who, knowing the value and need of a military education, have made it a part of the State's instruction of her sons. There are other States that have adopted the military system, but
we cannot now recall them. The endless number of private military schools and academies is known and their wealth and prosperity is a mighty proof of their popularity.
But let us talk about home. Why can't K. S. U. be added to the honorable list of military institutions? She can by simply asking for it. The big, generous heart of old Uncle Sam has made ample provisions for all those who want to "jine" the army and be a soldier. If K. S. U., wants the military system the only thing she must do is to make the want known to the War Department and forthwith there will come to K. S. U., a dashing West Pointer, arms, orders and every thing necessary to go "soldiering" and it wouldn't cost a cent.
We understand that there was some years ago a military company connected with the University, but because it was solely managed by the students it died. Nothing else could have been expected. The average student is a very uncertain element. Such an enterprise to succeed must be controlled by more durable powers than the student can furnish.
With Uncle Sam at the head of the legions failure would be impossible. There would be no deserters, no sore heads, no frat rows then.
The adoption of a military department to the University need not effect her present regulations in the least. At the State University of Ohio the only thing required of the student is that he shall drill one hour each day. There is no other military discipline. And this is not required of the Senior students. The only thing Ohio has in view is to give her sons a sound training in practical military knowledge and she does so most effectively. She says that in giving her students a free education they should in return to the State be willing to take the training that in the future they might use in protecting her. And that is unanswerable argument and it is just applicable to the sons of Kansas as it is to those of Ohio.
During the week COURIER talked with several of the professors about this question and they without an exception expressed their approval if controlled by the proper authorities. Profs. Miller, Robinson, Dunlap, Winkler and Carruth all thought it would be a splendid means for physical development, besides the benefit driven from such an education.
THE FRATS.
With the approval of the Legislature and the Faculty K. S. U. may add a valuable department to her instruction.
By its adoption not only would the student and State be benefited, but the nation would add to her need more broadly educated and patriotic citizen soldiers.
The Society Feats of the Gallant Greeks of K. S. U.
*The COURIER presents this matter that it may be discussed, and it hopes that it will.
Again have the Kappa Gamma added to their flattering reputation as delightful entertainers. Their party last Saturday evening was a complete auditive success. Frazier Hall was never filled with a prettier or pleasanter company of merry-makers
The supper served was superb and the evening passed without a mar.
Last Monday evening the Betas proved themselves gallant entertainers. Their party to their friends was a delightful one and marks a happy spot in the history of the chapter.
The Sigma Nus will entertain their lady friends to-morrow evening. A special literary and musical program has been prepared and a royal good time is anticipated.
Those present were; Misses Nelson Hadley, Morris, McBride, Hayes, of Paola, Johnston, Hair, McKinnon, Lockwood, Springer, Franklin Bowersock, Fullerton, Hewins, Price, Edwards, Kimball, Williams, Taggert, Maxwell, Tisdale, Monroe, Beard, Webber, Scott, Roberts, Webster, Florer, McCague, Overton, Crotty, Hutchings, Simpson, Howland, Mr. and Mrs J. D, Bowersock, Mr. and Mrs F. H. Bowersock, Prof. and Mrs, D. H. Robinson, Prof. L. I. Blake, Prof. A. G. Canfield, Messrs. Lewis, Henshaw, Bennett, Butterworth, McCague, Flannelly, Grover, Burney, Brooks, Fullerton, Blaker, Pickering, Bear, Brown, Armstrong, Hutchings, Melvin, Kellogg, Potter, Robinson, Allen, Hadley, Snow, Taylor, Voorhis, Edson, Overton, Hudson, McKinnon, Morris, Bowersock, Hair and Swank
The Kappa Alpha Thetas give a party this evening at the pleasant home of Miss Sidney Daily. We needn't stop to predict a delightful time that is assured.
The new girls fraternity, if there be such a thing, is still a hidden possibility. At least it makes a splendid subject for the feminine gossiper and the masculine politician.
Next week Thursday the Phi Gams will give their annual party in honor of their natal day. Already the signs point to an exceptionally pleasant time.
The fair rushers have begun and bets among the gallant knights are as numerous as the
rushed. Now is the time that the ladies show their magnetic powers and the gentlemen their regal loyalty. There is nothing like it.
Herb's Latest Hit: A Pun.
J, Mushrush, J. Fox, J. Craig and Jay Sears. Great men these Jay men— "Happy pleasantries and sparkling effusions of wit em-e-nating from the pen of Herb Hadley" in Kansan.
We want to thank Herb for a hearty laugh. This is no joke. Herb makes a capital comedian, and it is a matter of mystery to us that he doesn't travel. Everything about him is so "chic" and catchy, so bright and brilliant that his future as a prime favorite ooreth the foot lights is positively certain.
But perhaps Herb doesn't see any presidencies or parties or balls or pants or dress suits or Bessies in such a role; and if he does not, why, heaven knowns we are not the one to urge him to such asacrifice.
Death of Walter Britton. Walter H. Britton, who died on the 3rd. inst. at San Antonio Texas, was a young man of whom K. S. U. has always been proud As a graduate he has ever ored a kind Alma Mater. We clip the following from the Topeka Capital:
"The deceased was a son of Dr. J. B, Britton, deceased, who was an honored and highly esteemed resident of Mapleton, this county. Walter attended the normal college in this city and afterward graduated at the State University, at Lawrence, before he reached his nineteenth year. He went into the employ of the Santa Fe general tickit office and afterwards became connected with the Topeka Commonwealth in the capacity of assistant managing editor. When the Capital consolidated he went to Florida for his health, and last spring returned and accepted a position on the St. Louis Republic and afterwards with the Globe-Democrat. Four weeks ago he was confined in Santa Rosa infirmary where he went by advice of his physician, and where he died.
Unity Club
Unity's meeting last Monday evening was as usual thoroughly pleasant and instructive.
Mr. V. L. Kellogg talked of Stanley's recent explorations in Africa. Mr.K. was happily clear and pointed.
Prof. Carruth led the discussion on the emigration from New England's farms, followed by Mr. Colman and Mrs. Grubb. This was extremely interesting to many, as it is closely connected with the early history of Kansas.
No.14.
NEWSY NOTES.
Taken From the Handy Note-
Book of the "Courier's"
Lively "Hustler."
Fred Liddeke was reported sick Monday.
Prof. Blackmar is in charge of the chapel this week.
Prof. Sayre was shopping in Topeka yesterday.
Misses Steinberg and Levy visited the U. Wednesday.
Wm. Scott, of Burlington, visited the U.last Wednesday.
J. W. Scott a last year's student was on the hill yesterday.
Prof. Blake is now giving a series of able lectures on physics before the Junior class.
Miss Minnie Johnson, after a pleasant visit, has returned to her home in Waterville.
Ex-Gov. St. John is the gnest this evening of Cooper and Hodges, two very affable Laws. Missis Sidney, Daily, Mamie Monroe and May Webster were welcome visitors on the hill last Monday.
Prof. Gleed will address the first meeting of the Political Seminary after the Holidays.
J. A. Prescott, an old student of K. S. U., now of Topeka, was the guest of his Phi Psi brothers during the first of last week.
On Wednesday evening Misses Laura and Mamie. Lyons entertained a party of young people at the home of their Aunt Mrs Fredricks nine miles southwest of the city. Among the number were: Misses Tisdale, Weber, Buckingham, Harrison, Humphery Hutchings, White, McMillan, and Berry. And Messrs. Snow Hutchings, Edson, Hudson, McPherson' Brewster, Crawford, Butterworth, Lewis, Blaker, and Knowlton.
A CLUB WAIL.
We were gathered at the table
Not a soul would dare to speak
There was hash upon the table
We had had it for a week.
As we shuddered there in silence
Each one busy with his steak
We are lost tha' handlord shouted
There is arsenic in the cake.
But his little daughter whispered
As she heard those words so rash
Never mind my darling papa
Arsenic isn't so bad a hash.
Then we kissed the maiden
For her words so pat and keen
And when next we sought the table
Hash was nowhere to be seen
Nice fresh bread at Mrs. F. T. Hutson's bakery
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