THE WEEKLY
UNIVERSITY COURIER.
THE LARGEST COLLEGE JOURNAL CIRCULATION IN THE UNITED STATES.
Published Every Friday Morning by the
COURIER COMPANY,
For Kansas University Students.
DENTON DUNN, R. J. CURDY,
President. Secretary.
EDITORIAL STAFF;
CYRUS GRANE, Editor-in-Chief
F. C. KEYS, DESIGNER
ALSACE PENLEFT, E. A. WHEELER,
F. C. KEYS, W. A. WHITE,
F. C. CUNKLE
INSEZ Y GGATT
BUSINESS MANAGERS:
DENTON HOGER JOM. | EARLE L. SWOPE.
Entered at the post-office at Lawrence, Kansas, as second-class matter.
University Directory.
PHI GAMMA DELTA-Mects Saturday nights
No. 715 Mass, 3d floor.
BETA THEA PT- Meets Saturday nights, at,
6:30 p.m. STREETCOFFE's law office.
PHI KAPPA Psi-Meets Saturday nights, at rooms of the members.
PHI DELTA THEATRE—Meets Saturday nights, 2d floor opera house, west side.
SIGMA CHI- Meets Saturday nights, 3d floor Opera house block, east side.
SIGMA NU- Meets Saturday nights, I. O. O. F.
block.
KAPPA ALPHA THETA- Meets Saturday after noon, 41.7 Mass St., 3d floor,
I. C.—Meets Saturday afternoons at homes of members.
OROPHILIAN LITERARY SOCIETY—Meets Friday afternoons in its hall, University building, north wing, 3d floor. Pres., J. M. Halligan; sec.,'reya R. McMurray.
SCIENCE CLUB-Meets Friday afternoons, h.
San Hail, Hall, President, W. H., Brown,
Lexington, Lt. Col.
KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA-Meets Saturday afternoon
noons at homes of members.
KENT CLUB, of Law Students—Meets Friday nights in Court House. Pres., J. W. Roberts secy, A. Overton
GERMAN SOCIETY—Meets Friday afternoon from 2 to 3, in Oread hall. Pres., Henri Nickel; See $y$, Anna McKinnon.
PHILOLOGY—Meets second Friday of the month,
in Greek lecture room, University building,
Pres., Prof. Williams; see'y, Prof. Carruth.
ATHENEUM LITERARY SOCIETY - Meets Friday afternoons in its hall in the University building, south wing, third door. President, C. L. Smith; soey, C. O. Nutting.
ORATORICAL ASSOCIATION—Pres., E. G. Blair;
see'y, A. L. Wilmoth; Board of Directors,
Frank Crowell, Downton Dunn, V. G. Kellogg
COLLEGE BRANCH Y. M. C. A.-Prae, F. J. F.
Friday night in rooms of city association.
Friday night in rooms of city association.
COLLEGE BRANCH Y. W. C.A., meets Sunday afternoons at homes of members.
DICKSON DEBATING CLUB-Meets Friday nights, at Court House, Smith Curry, pres.; H. White, sec'y
LIME KILN DEBATING CLUB - W. R.
Cone, pres.; H. Hunt, seely.
COURIERCompany—Pres., Denton Dunn; sec'y,
R. J. Curry.
REVIEW Company—Pres, W. S. Shaunck.
BASE Ball association—Seey, S. T. Gilmore.
Prof. Wilcox has received from Germany representations in the round of the east pediment of the temple of Olympian Zeus and also a plaster paris cast in relief of the Acropolis of Athens. There are only three of these works of art in this country, and Prof. Wilcox has labored diligently in order to secure these rare works for the Archaeological classes.
Our Last.
With this issue, the present staff finishes its work on the Courier. When we began we expected to work, and we have not been disappointed in the least. How well our work has been done, the students and public who have read our humble efforts from week to week can best tell. We know that it has not been of the highest and most thorough kind, but that cannot be expected of students whose first duty is to their studies. Nor can it be expected at all, when, as is now the case, two or three editors out of a staff of ten do nearly all the work. Yet we pride ourselves that the Courier has fairly reflected the University which it represents, and that it has more than kept pace with other publications from institutions equal in size to our own; and we believe further that it has, under the present management, been fair and unpartisan in its dealings with all the students. Of course we cannot claim that we have given publicity to every event which has deserved it, but where this has not happened it has often been through the carelessness of those most directly concerned. For we have not been unwilling to publish anything worthy of publishing, which has been duly reported to us. In this connection we wish to say that the University authories and students will secure a thoroughly good and creditable paper, only when they give it some attention, and take some interest in it. And this is an important matter, for no one but the veriest fossil can doubt that the influence of college publications is great and far-reaching. These publications, more than is commonly known or admitted, give a college its standing among other colleges. They are in fact exponents of the institutions which they represent. Thus it seems proper that all should unite in making them as good as possible. With us there is always censure enough for the poor features of our publications, and but very little praise for that which is truly praiseworthy. There are those who always notice it if anything is omitted, but they never take the trouble to inform the editors what they wish recorded. Our staff has been a very good one, better than usual. Yet the greater part of the work has fallen to three or four of its members. Mr. Crowell has done local work and has always been faithful and efficient. He has gathered real genuine, interesting items, and has not drawn on his imagination and wind. Mr. Ed. Wheeler has been on the Courier all year, and has been one of its hardest workers. He has edited the "College World" and has never failed in his many tilts with other editors to come out on top or at least vanquished. So that the Hesperian's compliment to the Courier belongs to him. It said: "There is more fight in one inch of the Courier than in a dozen columns of the Argo." If anything in the Courier during the last five months has particularly amused or pleased you, lay it to White. He has done good work and is deserving of credit for most of the spicy items.
With all the instincts of a newspaper
man, with his services have been valuable
Mr. Cunkle has done faithful work on the personal columns and has never failed, when called upon, to furnish his quota of copy. The same can be said of Mr. Keys. Though the young ladies on the staff have not done so much work, we cannot complain for it was an honor to have their names on the paper and an honor which we appreciate. We are under special obligations to Mr. J. W. Roberts, of the Law Department. Who, although not a staff editor, has furnished regularly all the items which could be obtained concerning the happenings and progress of that growing department. We leave the work hoping that it will fall to abler and better hands. We believe in the COURCIER, think that it is a good thing and is worthy the best efforts of the best students. We hope for its continued prosperity and success.
THE CONCERT.
Commencement Exercises
The concert on Tuesday evening of last week drew a large audience and was very enjoyable. The participants were Misses Williams, Starr, and Brown, vocal; Misses Ropes, Atwood, Dudley, and McBride, instrumental. The whole program was almost entirely the work of the pupils of the department. This concert closed the year's work for the department of music. The Courier has repeatedly said that its work has been of the highest kind, and that the University might well be proud of it. We can only reiterate this statement and express the hope that its efficiency may continue to grow and increase from year to year.
CONTEST IN DECLAMATION.
Another good-sized audience was in attendance Thursday evening. The first contestant was Fred. H. Bowersock, who spoke an extract from Wendell Phillips, on "Nihilism." Mr. Bowersocks has made rapid improvement as a speaker. His effort was a strong one, and made a favorable impression on the audience.
Miss Nellie Palmer had a fine declamation on "Charles Sumner." Miss Palmer was easy and graceful and spoke clearly and distinctly.
The third declamation by Harvey F. M. Bear, on "Liberty Surrendered; Never Regained," was one of the best. Mr. Bear has a pleasant, musical voice, which with culture can be made very powerful. His gestures were excellent.
Allison T. Ayers spoke on "The New South." Mr. Ayers spoke in a clear, ringing tone, and by his earnest, enthusiastic delivery, crowded very closely the first honor.
Julius M. Liepman delivered a good declamation on "Heroes of the Land of Penn." Mr. Liepman has a good voice, appeared at ease, and his gestures were among the best.
Walter W. Davis delivered the winning declamation on the "Popularity of Horace Greely'. Mr. Davis' easy, graceful manner, combined with strength and earnestness made him at once the favorite with the audience. The judges were unanimous in awarding him the prize, which was offered by Field & Hargis, and consisted of an elegant fourteen-volume set of Shakespeare, and a concordance of the plays. The decision met with the approval of the audience. Misses Birdie Atwood and Ila Williams furnished the music. CONTAIN IN AUDACY
From various causes the number of participants in this contest was reduced to three, Miss Hannicutt and Messrs. Doran and Smith. As this number was too small to present a public program the contest was held privately before a committee of the faculty on Friday morning. The committee awarded the prize to Thos. F. Doran. This prize, twenty-five dollars, was offered by Mr.G. Grovenor.
OROPHILIAN ENTERTAINMENT.
On account of the very heavy rain of Friday evening, only a small audience assembled in the chapel to witness the closing exercises of The Orophilian Literary Society. Though vacant seats are never inspiring to speakers, yet the entire program was well rendered and enjoyed by all present.
Miss Flora Newlin was president of the evening, and the following was the program:
of the evening, and the following was the program:
Invocation...Dr Marvin Music...University Orchestra Essay, "Character Harmonies."
Miss May Churchill Declamation, "The Fall of the Pemberton Mills."..Miss Flora Fincher Song...Miss Anna March Debate—Resolved, That the greater part of the labor problem is embodied in the question of National finance."
W. W. Davis, Aff. A. T. Ayers, Neg.
Music . . . Miss Anna March
Oration . . . The Educated Man
Oration . . . F. Doran
Oration . "Class Conflict a. d.
Christianity" . . . F. H. Oney
Music . . . University Orchestra
The debate was very interesting, and well argued upon both sides. The speaking of W.W.Davis and also the ration of T.F.Doran, deserve especial mention.
The exercises throughout were well worthy the completion of so successful a year of work as has been enjoyed by Orophilian.
The congregations of the various churches in the city, all met together Sunday, and joined with the University in the observance of Baccalaureate Sunday. An immense number of people were in attendance filling the chapel to its utmost capacity.
BACCALAUREATE SERVICES.
The followong was the order of the services:
1. Te Deum, (Choir.) - Knopfel
2. Reading of the Scriptures.
3. Hymn. "O How the Thought of God Attracts."
4. Prayer.
5. Sermon.
6. "Lead, Kindly Light," (Choir)
Duke
Dykes
7. Prayer.
S. Hymn. "Go Forward, Christian Soldier."
9. Benediction.
The sermon, a powerful one, was preached from the old text, "Those who are not with me are against me." Rev. Henry B. Ridgeway, president of Garrett Biblical Institute, delivered the sermon. He spoke of the necessity of a purpose in life, and the added strength which comes by uniting ourselves to Jesus Christ. Rev. Ridgeway spoke an hour and
twenty minutes with a constant flow of beautiful and strong language, and accurate logic.
The choir consisted of Misses Hutchings, Brown, Williams, and Ropes; and Messrs. Howe, Riggs, Stevens and McDonald.
For Amount of the Choir
[For Account of other Commencement Exercises, see another page.]
Commencement this year has been in many respects successful. It has not been distinguished by the presence of great celebrities nor made memorable by the brilliancy and popularity of the graduating class. But it has been a good-all-around Commencement. The exercises have been interesting and well carried out. A noticeable feature has been the interest shown in the work and gatherings of the separate departments. The Pharmacists had their celebration and it was full of interest and enthusiasm. The Law alumni gathered in greater numbers than ever before and manifested much interest in their department. They were disappointed to learn that the laws had abandoned their Class Day exercises.
Many collegiate alumni have been present and the alumni association has been strengthened in many ways. This is a matter of great satisfaction to the friends of the University for it is through the agency of this association that alumni are annually induced to visit their alma mater. In a few years better preparations and better accommodations must be made for the visiting alumni, but this will require time and more effort than is made at present. Yet as it is, their number is increasing from year to year and the feeling is growing more general among them that K. S. U. should have their presence at its annual celebration. Not only that it should have but that it is worth their while to give it. Commencement for 'S7 is past. Another class is gone and with it we unite in saying to K. S. U. "Hail and we Farewell."
Senior Law Banquet
Saturday ended nearly a week of solid examination for the Seniors, and after everyone had passed, there was naturally some rejoicing. This found expression at a very neat spread prepared by Wiedeman. Around this, class, faculty and bar-examining committee gathered about half past eight. J. W. Green, dean of the department, acted as toast master. Speeches were made by Judge Thacher, Judge Norton, Jos. E. Riggs, from the Douglas county bar, and by Messrs. Sullivan, Harris, Pentzer, Bradley, Hutchins, of the class. After speeches, a general good time was had.
During Commencement week Miss Simpson will have her beautiful collection of oil painting on exhibition in the art room, which is the extreme north room on the third floor. All visitors to the exercises are invited to inspect the collection and see what this department is doing.
Out of the sixty-two members in the present Freshman trigonometry class, only twenty-nine succeeded in passing the final examination. This is a conclusive proof to the mind of the Freshman that the University is fast becoming an institution of higher education.
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