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VOL. VII.
Local.
The boys are beginning to pack their trunks preparatory to an extended visit home.
Examination time!
The sub-fresh. English class was excused from recitation Tuesday.
The beginning Creek class has made greater progress than any former class in First Greek. The same is true of the class in Homer.
Mule driving is the latest.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS.
All the various societies that met last Friday evening were well attended.
No 17.
The hill was very slippery the first of the week. The person who strewed ashes on the sidewalk saved many a tumble thereby.
Prof. Miller gave his Geometry class an opportunity to make up all deficient quizzes Tuesday afternoon.
Two boxes of periodicals, sent to the state bindery some weeks ago, were returned to the library neatly bound, last Monday.
Prof. Sanderson will take charge of the sophomore elocution class.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Webster entertained a large number of friends in the new Merchants' Bank hall last Friday evening.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, JANUARY 18, 1888
It is said that there are several sub rosa frat men in the University.
Judge Thatcher entertained the Old and New club last Saturday evening.
Hopkin's Best will be missed by the young ladies.
The class in preparatory perspective had their last recitation Tuesday morning. It is to be hoped that this class will make a better examination record than did the one last year.
Did you find your rubbers Tuesday morning?
The bad weather during the first part of the week was such as might appear to some poor "prep" to be an ill omen, and it might well fill his heart with fear and gloomy forebodings.
A change among the associate editors has been made on the Washburn Reporter, Mr. Ingalls resigning and Mr. John L. Poston taking his place.
Most of the professors held no recitations Tuesday, but allowed the students one day of grace in which to make ready for their victory or their Waterloo.
Judge Thatcher will deliver an address at the city Y. M. C. A. rooms next Tuesday evening. An invitation is extended to all young men and women.
J. R. Brown will lead the Y. M.
C. A. this evening.
The funeral of Mrs. C. A. Gleed was held at Plymouth church last Sunday afternoon.
The sophomore English class finished Shelly's "Adamis" Tuesday.
Phil Campbell, of Baldwin City, is clerk in the State Legislature.
The Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorosis will give a party February 14th, in the new bank hall. It is said that it will eclipse all preceding parties of the school year.
The joint meeting of Athenaeum and Orophilian proved too much for Oread hall. Adjournment to the chapel was necessary.
There is much excitement among the students regarding the coming local contest. Let us hope that the best man will win.
Prof. Baily was an expert witness in they Tennyson murder case, at Olathe, in which Sam Seaton, an old University student, acted as prosecuting attorney.
The Sigma Chi's have refitted their hall, making it one of the finest in town.
It is hoped that the students will learn some college songs before the State contest at Emporia. It is a disgrace to the students that no more attention is paid to this branch of college life.
Quite a number of students have of late been enjoying themselves by skating. The usual number of accidents are reported. For further particulars see Herb Armstrong, Brooks, McFarland and others.
There is a secret paper published at Washburn college, called the Night Hawk, whose sole aim is to abuse and slander every thing connected with the college. Some of its declarations are startling in the extreme.
Will somebody please give Somerville A. Minleigh a bottle of soothing syrup?
Senate bill No.26, introduced by Senator Moody, provides that all cities of Kansas of the first and second class, having over one thousand inhabitants, shall have high schools which shall prepare the student for admission to the State University.
Prof. H. O. Miss, otherwise Prof. Blake, drew the sealskin cap at the Saturday raffle at Abe Levy's clothing store.
The last few mornings have been so dark and foggy that the corridors were necessarily lighted by gas.
The first dance of the University dancing club was held last Tuesday night. Some very enjoyable hops may be expected in the future.
State Senator Moody has introduced senate bill No 27, which, if it becomes a law, will effect many needed changes in the University. Among other things it provides that all preparatory work at the University shall be abolished at the close of the current year. The bill meets the hearty approval of the faculty and the friends of the University, and it is confidently hoped that it will be passed with but little opposition.
Owing to the examinations, the Political science club will have no meeting this week.
Look at Otis' face the next time you see him.
The class in Freshman English is undergoing tortue this morning. There are about seventy students in this class and all seem confident of success. Let them have a care, as English examinations are not the easiest things in the world to cope with.
The different literary societies which meet to-night may expect a falling off in attendance, as some of the students who have examinations to-morrow will probably keep their rooms this evening.
Law Notes.
The senior meet court met on Monday. The case was a criminal one, and was argued before Judge Green by Messrs Workman and Murphy for the plaintiff, and Messrs. Enns and Spooner for defendant.
Mr. Poehler is a new member of the junior class.
The juniors attended the Orophilian-Athenaeum joint meeting in a body.
Enns is anxious to open the Oklahoma territory in order to become acquainted with some of the Indian maidens.
Swatzel has not yet returned from his vacation visit.
The juniors' moot court met on Wednesday.
At the meeting of Kent club last evening the following question was discussed: "Resolved; That the the study of law in a school is more beneficial than study in an office."
Science Club.
Owing to many other attractions, the attendance at the Science Club was not so good as usual, but what was lacking in number was made up in interest. Mr. Eames gave a very pleasing description of a visit to Iron Mountain in Michigan. The talk was particularly entertaining because Mr. Eames related it in his own characteristic manner. Mr. Radcliffe read a paper on the "Insulation of Wire Used in Electric Lighting." It was founded upon observations made in the physical laboratory upon five different wires, which were widely advertised as possessing unusual insulating qualities. The result of experiments proved to Mr. Radcliffe that these by no means reached the standard of resistance claimed for them.
Atheneum and Orophilian Joint Meeting.
In the Scientific Review, Mr. V. L. Kellogg spoke briefly of the missing link skull owned by the Natural History department; and then gave a long, entertaining and instructive talk on Bacteria. The club decided to hold their semi-annual on Friday, January 25th, 1889.
The joint program given by the two literary societies last Friday evening was one of the most interesting literary events of the year. The meeting was called to order in Athenaeum hall by President Hollinger. An oration by G. M. Culver was the first on the program, but was passed on account of the gentleman's absence. The audience then listened to a very interesting and original essay by Mr. H. White. By this time it became apparent that the hall would not hold half of the crowd which a great occasion and a clear night had called forth to listen to University eloquence; so, after a solo by Miss Anna March, the meeting adjourned to University hall. An oration was then delivered by E. M. Mumford on the subject; "Benjamin Harrison as a Man," after which it was proposed to carry out the music program, which had been interrupted by the adjournment to the chapel. Unfortunately for this, however, the musical apparatus of the chapel consisted solely of an organ, and it was found impossible to substitute that instrument for the piano. Miss March here came to the rescue with the novel suggestion that the audience fill in the gap by singing "My Country 'Tis of The." This met with immediate approval, the hymn books were passed around and everybody sang. At this juncture it began to look like chapel exercises, but the comparative size of the audience was enough to dispel the illusion. However this impromptu interlude seemed heartily appreciated, to judge by the rounds of applause which followed. We have omitted to speak of one piece on the program which should have been given before—a declamation by Miss Newlin on "Beautiful Snow." It was delivered in quite an expressive and graceful manner.
The best feature of the evening was the debate, in which the familiar subject of the opening of the Oklahoma country was argued by the Orophilians Ackley and Enns on the affirmative, who were opposed on the negative by Hall and Rice of Athenaeum. The debate was quite interesting, and showed careful study of the subject.
The only criticism we have to make on the program is that one or two of the speakers did not seem to have their parts well committed. This was unfortunate, but may easily have been due to their having to speak from the chapel platform instead of the familiar society hall.
On our part we are heartily glad to welcome back the old days of literary enthusiasm. Keep the ball rolling, stir up a lively interest in our literary societies, for this is the kind of practice that will help to keep up the University's old reputation for oratorical ability through the state.
Personal.
Mrs. Judge Thatcher and Mrs. P. E. Emery were among Wednesday's visitors.
Misses Mitchler, Prise and Johnston have entered the harmony class. Miss Josie Cook, of Kansas City, is visiting in the city.
Miss Ila Williams will sing here after in the Presbyterian choir.
Charles L. Davis was not able to take his accustomed part in "One of the Old Stock" Tuesday evening, as he was called away on legal business. A very good substitute took his place, however, and the many students who were present were, for for the most part, ignorant of the change.
G. J. Dixon, of Topeka, visited the University Thursday.
Miss Edna Maxwell will attend a party in Kansas City next Wednesday.
Prof. E. Miller will conduct the gospel and song service at the Y. M. C. A. on Sunday, at 4 P.M. Prof. Towner's hymn books will be used. All students are very cordially invited.
Barlow Lippincott returned to Lawrence Wednesday.
Miss Adna Howard, of Superior, Neb., was shown about the buildings Thursday.
Miss Maxwell returned from Kansas City Tuesday.
James Bowersock was able to be at the University Thursday.
Elmer Pierson entertained a few of his gentlemen friends Monday evening.
Grubb visited the University Thursday.
Miss Josie Hutchings has accepted a position as vocal teacher at Baker University.
Quite a number of students took part in Mrs. Coral's gymnastic exhibition Tuesday evening.
Miss Mary Mitchler, of Paola, returned to K. S. U. Monday.
Miss Mame Darrah, of St. Jo., well known in University circles, will visit Lena Beard and Mame Tisdale next week-
Prof. and Mrs. Robinson gave a very pleasant tea party Wednesday evening.
Prof. and Mrs. Miller entertained friends Friday evening.
The examination in Harmony is to-day.
Montgomery took in "One of the Old Stock" Tuesday night.
Miss Carrie Watson received a short visit from her brother-in-law, Geo. W. Nicholson, Sunday.
Phil Knowston was quite sick this week.
Miss Lyle Hines was in town Wednesday visiting friends.
Wm. Bromelsick Carries the Finest Line of Gents' Furnising Goods.