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The University Courier.
Atterbury, Stewart, Joslin, and Haller, rode to Baldwin on bicycles Friday. The roads were rather rough, but still very good time was made.
A bundle of electric wire was stolen from the basement of the main building one night last week. The thief has not yet been apprehended.
A letter from John Rush to Chancellor Snow says that, although the D. A. C. foot-ball team plays a hard game, K. U. will be able to defeat them.
Chancellor Snow returned last Sunday evening from an extended trip through the east. He visited many points of interest, and reports a splendid time.
A large number of needed repairs and improvements were made in the registrars office last week, so that it now presents a very neat and cozy appearance.
Will W. Overton, a student of three years ago, is a candidate for Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas on the Democratic ticket in Kansas City, Kansas.
The Lawrence Municipal association met Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. Grovenor. A paper was read before the association by Prof. Murphy on "Streets and Sidewalks."
Last Saturday afternoon the members of the Rota Club, an organization among the University girls for literary work, were entertained by Miss May Spencer, one of the members, at her home just west of the city.
A large crowd listened to the lecture by Professor Clark a week ago last Tuesday evening in Music Hall. It was the first number of the Music Hall lecture course, and it is hoped the remaining numbers will prove equally as attractive and interesting.
Miss Sidney Dailey was married last Tuesday evening at the home of the brides parents to Mr. Frank J. Melluish of Kansas City. Miss Dailey is a former student of the University and is a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta fraternity. Mr. Melluish is a prominent business man of Kansas City.
The Y. M. C. A. Chess Club met last Tuesday evening in the Y. M. C. A. rooms for regular contest games. A large attendance was present, and as there are a number of expert players among the boys, some very exciting games were witnessed.
We always have needed two things very badly, namely—a coach and a gymnasium. The student body recognize this as well as the association, and should do all in their power to assist them. If matters can be brought to pass, so that the board can make money, instead of losing on home games, the remedy should be immediately applied.
Prof. Olin leaves tonight for Western Kansas where he lectures in Downs tomorrow night, and in Osborne Saturday night. His subject is "Thomas Arnold, of Rugby." Prof. Olin has also accepted an invitation to lecture before the students of the State Agricultural College at Manhattan October 27, on "Principles of Early Federal Taxation."
The society element of the "barbs" met for organization last week and the following officers were elected:—A. G. Garrett, C. H. Lease, W. Edwards, and Fred Raymond, on arrangements; and Fred Stanley, Ralph Cone, and Elmer Riggs, on invitation. The "barbs" last year gave a number of very successful parties, and the duties of the above committees will be the arranging of similar parties for this winter.
Cards are out announcing the marriage of Miss Agnes Love to Mr. Bryce Crawford, of Omaha, Nebraska, Wednesday evening, October the 25. Miss Love is a Pi Beta Phi, and has always been one of the charming belles of Lawrence society, both in University circles and in the social gatherings of the town people. Mr. Crawford is a Phi Kappa Psi and graduated from the law school with the class of '93. Only a few intimate friends of the family will be present at the marriage ceremony, after which a reception will be held at the home of the brides parents. They will make their home at 2106 Locust Street, Omaha, Nebraska. Mr. Crawford is a member of one of the leading law firms of that city.
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