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Department of Physics and Astronomy, L. I. Blake and W. S. Franklin
Profs.
At the beginning of the present year, Prof. Lucius I. Blake took charge of this department, succeeding Prof. Nichols, called to the chair of Physics in Cornell University. Prof. Blake is a graduate of Amherst and Doctor of Philosophy from Berlin, and comes to us from the Rose Polytechnic School, of Terre Haute, one of the most thorough technical schools in the country. Prof. Blake fell heir to a department already well organized, and it soon became evident that he was a worthy successor to Prof. Nichols.
During the year the most obvious work of the department has been the acquisition and application of the apparatus in Electrical Engineering provided for by the last legislature. The work of setting up the new engine and the American Dynamo, as well as the placing of the apparatus for electric lighting, was all done by the instructors of the department assisted by their students, who thus secure the most practical kind of knowledge of their profession. There are few institutions in the country, and no others in the west, which have equal facilities for instruction in the new profession of Electrical Edgineering.
In addition to the plant for electric lighting there has been established a short telegraph line, used for the receipt of standard time from the Observatory at St. Louis, and also for experiment and the convenience of the members of the Telegraph Club. In the adjustment of these instruments and wires, as well as of the electric signal system in the University buildings, and in the repairing of the same, the students do most of the work, of course under the direction of the instructors.
In addition to the assimilation and adjustment of this new apparatus and course, the work of the department has been carried on much as usual in the lines here indicated:
First, Instruction in Elementary Physics given to the Sub-freshmen
and Pharmacy students; second, Higher Physics, given to general students and to beginners in electrical work; third, Descriptive Astronomy for general students, and Practical Astronomy for the civil engineers; fourth, Higher Physics for the special student; fifth, Technical studies connected with the course in Electrical Engineering; and sixth, Laboratory work of at least three distinct grades, (a) Pharmacy, (b) General, (c) Electrical and Technical.
The principal aim of the general laboratory course is to develop manual skill, accuracy of observation, thorough familiarity with scientific methods and physical laws—things that are now considered to be as vital elements in culture as literature and art. An exhaustive card index of the Physical books of the University Library is well under way, and the laboratory student is left as far as practicable to this and his ingenuity as his only resources, though of course having the general character of the work outlined by his instructon and progressively arranged.
Department of Law, J. W. Green and M. Summerfield, Profs.
There is no longer any doubt in the minds of those best qualified to judge, that the law school is the proper place to begin the study of the law. Twenty years ago, when every lawyer considered it a part of his business to give instruction to students serving apprenticeship in his office, the matter wore a different aspect. But the bad economy of the old plan came gradually to be recognized. Law schools grew in efficiency and in favor, and lawyers adapted themselves to the new order of things, so that to-day there is practical unanimity of opinion in legal circles. The law school is by far the most economical means to a sound legal education. The Department of Law was established in the State University of Kansas in the fall of 1878. The design was to furnish a complete course of legal instruction for persons intending to
practice at the bar in any State of the Union. The aim in text-book instruction is the thorough training of the student in legal modes of thought, and the cultivation of a clear knowledge of the leading principles of law, leaving minor details for later years. Definiteness and exactness of knowledge is considered of the first importance. In addition to their law studies, the students of this department may have access, without charge, to the library of the University, and on the payment of the contingent fee may have the privileges of recitations and lectures in the Department of Science, Literature and the Arts. The complete course includes two annual terms, each of which occupies eight and one-half months, (excluding two weeks' recess at Christmas.) The first term for the year 1888-9 will begin on Wednesday, the 14th day of September, 1888. All persons purposing to enter upon the study of law are earnestly recommended first to take a course of liberal studies. Applicants for the degree of LL.B. must, in every case, have been admitted as regular members of the Senior class at the beginning of the Senior term, and must also have attended the Senior recitations during the entire term. Moot courts are held every week during the term by one of the Faculty, at each of which a cause previously assigned is taken up for practice in the conduct of causes, and in the discussion of legal principles. A Kent club has been formed by the students, in which dissertations are read and cases argued.
Department of Art, Miss M. L. Simpson and Miss Cora Parker, Profs.
The department was never in so promising a condition as now. The classes for next year will be larger than ever before, if the present indications are verified.
The work of this department lies along the line of two courses. One in drawing and perspective, covers a period of four years, progressing through still life, busts and half lengths of the human figure, the entire figure, and groups to work in life class and in composition. The course in painting extends over three years time, and includes work on still life, interiors, landscape, and sketching from nature. Miss Simpson has spent the past year abroad, working most of the time in the studio of one of the most noted painters of Paris, and will return to her work here next fall with added knowledge and enthusiasm. That her work has genuine merit, is evidenced by the fact that an example of it was admitted to the recent Paris Salon. Miss Parker is a graduate of the Cincinnati School of Art, and is thoroughly in love with her specialty work in black and white.
Library. Carrie M. Watson and W.
S. Allen, Librarians.
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The University Library has been more comfortable and convenient this year in its new location than during the past few years, crowded as it was into one room; but the present indications are that it will soon outgrow even this enlargement. This surely is the desire of all its friends, for the time has now come when more books are emphatically needed in each and all of the departments of the University. The library now contains 9,207 volumes. The addition this year by gift and purchase amounted to 1,172 volumes. The largest donation were made by Dr. M. Lere Chase, Irving, Kansas, consisting of 79 volumes. Mr. Frank R. Cordley, Boston, Mass., presented the Harlein Miscellany, which was a rare and valuable gift. Mrs. D. C. Haskell placed 177 volumes in the library for the use of the students. A more intelligent appreciation of the books has been very noticeable throughout the year.
The book of University poems has at last issued from the press. Its contents are just what is claimed for them—a lot of neat, well-written and bright little gems from student pens. As a literary effort it is all that could be desired, coming as it does from none but amateurs. Much credit is due Prof. Marsh for his efforts in editing the book. It is, however, to be regretted that the book presents no more pleasing appearance to the eye. Its mechanical make-up is a fraud and a swindle. The representation of a sunflower, that is it intended to represent one, looks about as much like a sunflower as a pin box looks like a bank safe. It is labeled, though, so that there is no need of anyone thinking that it is a bean plant decorating the cover of a child's book of fairy tales. The binding of the book is in perfect keeping with the cut. It may not be elegant but it is harmonious. Typographically — well, you can make it out, and we suppose that is the object of type and printers' ink. Still to a person of any aesthetic taste there is something about the press-work and printing that revolts him. The Journal Co., of this city, did the work.
We are sorry that the book is no more attractive in appearance. But still it should be owned and read by all K. S. U. students. The poems are there—they were written by your once friends and associates. Buy the book and读它, it will call up pleasant remembrances of ___ "the school boy spot We ne'er forget, though we are forot."
First in base ball, first in Tennis, first in oratory, and first in college work. This is K. S. U's. record for 1857-1888.
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labor and made it possible for men whose moments were golden, to delegate much of what was formerly more drudgery and friction to the nimble fingers and brains of those to whom the duty and its remuneration are a blessing. * * * * *
- * A few years ago the number of persons who were capable of taking down
culture.
What is known as the learned professions must still give a favorable learning to this privileged class, but boys who expect to make their mark in business feel, and with some reason, that their actual contact with life must begin at an early age and before their habits are
family.
Life has great responsibilities. Obstacles are to be met and overcome. A proper choice of business will do much to conquer the difficulties of a business life, and render easy what would otherwise be found burdensome. Thus one must first study to become acquainted with himself.
lars, and thus ruin your prospects for life.
The attendance at this institution, for year ending March 15, is 405, represent ing thirteen states and thirty-six counties in Kansas. We have every reason to believe that this number will be increased one third next year.