The Courier-Review.
99
Jay Withington made an informal call at 1003 Tenn. St., Tuesday afternoon. He didn't stay long.
Now that sausage is in season and as he lives near the German Club, Jim Kelsey sleeps with his dawg.
George Norberg, '93, the prosperous druggist, chaperoned a party of K. U. boys in K. C. Thanksgiving.
Hill received a fine umbrella and case from Browning, King & Co. for being the winning captain Thanksgiving day.
Spellman entered an eating tournament Thanksgiving. He "win out easy by a dozen lengths." This was not difficult after training in Lawrence.
Doc Stevens, law '99, carries a small alarm clock for a watch, and, as he has no key, carries a combination can-opener, monkey-wrench and glass cutter to wind and operate it.
It is to be hoped that a goodly number of students are at work on productions for the oratorical contest. The only way that will secure K. U. the place she ought to hold is to awaken enthusiasm in the local contest. A correct appreciation of the benefit derived from such an experience, as well as the honors to be gained, ought, we think, to insure many aspirants for the honor of representing K. U. in the state contest. It is never too late for those who have time and inclination to under take the work. Remember the main element of success is work.
The Women's League has invited Mrs. Ella Hill Kingsley, of Paola, Kans., to give a talk to the young women of the University on Saturday, December 15th, at 3 o'clock, at Library Hall. Mrs. Kingsley's subject will be "Woman's Influence in College Life." She is a brilliant and cultured woman and an attractive speaker. Previous to her residence in this state Mrs. Kingsley's home was in Ann Arbor, and she has watched with strong interest the progress of education for women in the universities of Michigan and Kansas.
MUSIC HALL ECHOES.
The beginning of the week found us all back and eager for study after the few days' vacation.
The date of the Sievking concert was put off, as there were too many good things all at once. We hope it will not be for long, however, for from all reports he is an exceptionally fine pianist.
We are looking forward to the Chancellor's reception next Friday; it will make us feel as if we really did belong to the University. Our building is so far away from the campus that one is apt to overlook the fact at times.
The usual student's pianoforte recital will be given next Wednesday afternoon.
Two attractions, among the best of their class, are coming. The sprightly farce, "A Summar Blizzard" comes Saturday night, Dec. 8th, and the great drama "Jane," Monday night, Dec. 10th. Both these companies are said to be first class. "Jane" is under the management of Frohman. The citizens of Lawrence are aware, that any thing bearing the Frohman trade-mark is worth their patronage. The management believe, that nothing to excell these two companies in their line, will appear on the stage here this season. Seats on sale for "Summer Blizzard" Thursday, Dec. 6th, and for "Jane," on Friday morning, Dec. 7th.
Saturday Dec. 8th.
"A Summer Blizzard," a most amusing farce seems to derive its name from the fact that the various characters are drawn together, and the laughable circumstances brought about through the medium of a country newspaper called the 'Summer Blizzards,' by a Mr. Wrightt U. Scribble. Willie is a hustling advance agent who is head over heels in debt to his company and every one else and is looking for a "backer." His advertisement in Mr. Scribble's paper is answered by Herman Highball, who has "money to burn and no matches," and also by Herman's wife, who is anxious to be-