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THE UNIVERSITY COURIER.
The Phi Gams gave a cotillion party at F. A. A. hall last Friday night. Mrs. Dr. Blair, of Kansas City, and Mr.Cas.Fletcher, led.A large number of guests were present and enjoyed the hospitality of Figris.
Alden was waylaid by some students while escorting a lady home from the Senior party Saturday night. The lady made good use of a hat pin and Maurice whirled his cane around, and betwixt them both they finally got home, but it is said that he did not stay at the chapter house, for those students barred the way.
The Seniors gave a party on Saturday evening, Feb. 16, in the library building. There were a large number present to enjoy the festivities Refreshments were served, after which dancing was indulged in until a late hour. There was an occurrence during the evening, however, which marred the pleasures of the guests somewhat. The Juniors were at the door of the library, where they had been enjoying themselves at the expense of the others. It was in a friendly scuffle that John Hall, one of the guests, pulled a pistol out of his pocket and deliberately aimed it at the crowd of Juniors. As he pulled the trigger, Harry Maxwell struck his arm. The bullet, which was a 22 calibre, struck Jack Lahmer in the chest, going clear through his overcoat and other clothing and lodging just under the skin. The wound was not a serious one. Had the bullet struck him squarely, it would certainly have killed Lahmer. It is said that Hall had been acting strangely during the evening. Some have said that he is addicted to reading dime novels. As yet, no action has been taken in the matter either by the authorities or the faculty.
Topeka Exeursion.
For the state oratorical contest at Topeka Friday, Feb 22, the Santa Fe route will sell round trip tickets at an open rate of one fare for the round trip.
A special train will be run, for the accommodation of the Lawrence students, in connection with the contingents from Baldwin and Ottawa returning; after the contest, the same night. Those who desire, may stay over until next day
Every old student knows what an oratori-
cal excursion means, and it is expected and particularly desired that the usual big crowd will go to Topeka.
See Chas. Elwell for particulars.
A Great Show.
To the Opera House next Monday evening comes the most successful of all American comic operas. In every way it is as well nigh perfect as art and money can make.
The stage pictures of "The Fencing Master" are inspired by an earnest effort to give to the opera its true Italian setting. The scene painting is all that could be desired. It surpasses any production of the season. The first scene which is in Milan, reveals a large and imposing view of some of the most magnificent of the Venetian palaces is shown, beyond a middle ground of deep blue sea. The last scene shows an Italian Villa, and is exceedingly beautiful.
The company is a choice one and renders in excellent style the luxurious music of DeKoven Miss Dorothy Morton is chief attraction of the performance. She presents the leading soprano character, Francesca, "the leading fencing master." This is her first season in this part. The last year she sang in DeKoven's "Algerian" Miss Morton is a beautiful, shapely and sprightly little woman Her figure is as graceful and
trim as a Venetian vase. She possesses in full degree, all the personal charms required