GROSSCUP'S is the Place for Oysters and Confectionery.
THE WEEKLY UNIVERSITY COURIER.
--present far too many, for the welfare of its educational standing.
THE LARGEST COLLEGE JOURNAL CIR CULATION IN THE UNITED STATES.
--present far too many, for the welfare of its educational standing.
PUBLISHED Every Friday Morning BY THE COURIER COMPANY. For Kansas University Students.
L. A. GILBERT,
President.
EMMA HYNES,
Secretary
EDITORIAL STAFF:
HARRY E. VALENTINE, Editor-in-Chief
CYRUS CRANE,
ALICE PENTIELD,
JEAN ANDERSON,
E.J. GARDNER
C.E. STREET,
HOPES.
AGNES *ROUGH*
BUSINESS MANAGERS:
L. A. SHARRARD. | DENTON DUNN.
Entered at the post office at Lawrence, Kansas as second class matter.
University Directory.
PHI GAMMA DELTA—Meets Saturday nights, No. 15 Mass. St., 3d floor.
PHI KAPPA Psi—Meets Saturday nights, 3d floor Opera House block.
PHI DELTA THETA—Meets Saturday nights, A. O. U. W. Hall.
SIGMA CHI—Meets Saturday nights, 2d floor Opera House block.
BETA THETA Pi—Meets Saturday nights, 4th floor Opera House block.
SIGMA Nu—Meets Saturday nights, I. O. O. F. Block.
KAPPA ALPHA THETA—Meets Saturday afternoons, No. 17 Mass. St., 3d floor.
L C.—Meets Saturday afternoons at Homes or members.
KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA—Meets Saturday afternoons at homes or members.
OREAD LITERARY SOCIETY—Meets Friday afternoon in its hall, University building, south wing, 3d floor, Pres., Denton Dunn, sec y, LA hops.
OROPHILIAN LITERARY SOCIETY—Meets Friday afternoon in its hall, University building, north wing, 3d floor, Pres., A. L. Womout; see y, LA Aristotle.
SCIENCE CLUB—Meets Friday afternoons, in chemistry lecture room, Pres., R. L. Meapine; see y, V. L. Keilogg.
KENT CLUB, of Law Students—Meets Friday nights in Court House, Pres., J. W. Roberts, see y, A. Overton.
PHILLOGY—Meets second Friday of the month in Greek lecture room, University building, Pres., Fran. Robinson; see y, Prof. Weixox.
MOCK SENATE—Meets in Oropohlian hall every Saturday afternoon, Pressman, Sarunton.
ORATORICAL Association—E. G. Blair; see y, A. L. Winnot; Board of Directors, Frank Crowell, Lenont Dunn, Y. L. Keilogg.
COLLEGE BRANZY Y. M. C. A.-Pres., F. J. Gauner; see y, L. T. Smith; meets every day night in rooms of city association.
COLLEGE BRANZY Y. W. A. A., meets Sunday afternoons, at homes of members.
COUPIER Company—Pres., L. A. Gilbert; see y, Miss Emma Hines.
REVIEW Company—Pres., S. W. Shattuck.
Base Bail Association—Sec'y, E. F. Neal.
THE COURIER is in favor of the city of Lawrence granting the wishes of the contractors of the waterworks. We believe that the contract was made by mistake, and that it would be an injustice to hold the contractors to the bargain. It is not considered honorable in an individual, who has, by some manner or some mistake, obtained a signature to a contract which gives to him a power or an advantage never intended, to hold the signer to the strict letter of the contract, perhaps to his bankruptcy, and it should not be considered honorable for a city to do the same, nor indeed, should the code of honesty allow a city to do any act which would be denied to a private citizen.
It is about time the directors of the oratorical association arrange for the local contest. It should be held in December.
About the Preceptress.
In this week's issue of the Courier, is a summary of the Regents' report, and the recommendations made by them in the way of appropriations. One appropriation which is to be asked for, that of $1,600 for a preceptress, has created much unfavorable comment among the students, and we might say that understood as they understand it, the measure has the opposition of nearly the whole body of students. We have taken pains to make inquiry of the proper authorities upon the points of the case, and here present their interpretation. We think their interpretation is very different from that which the students have made. The Regents do not have in mind a system of repression or coercion; nor that the liberal policy towards the girls that has characterized the history of the University from the first, is to give place to a system of espionage.
Such methods have always failed and the University of Kansas will assuredly furnish no exception. It will be the addition of another lady to the faculty. We understand that she is to come as full professor. In scholarship and character and refinement, she will not fall below those who already have place in the faculty of the University. Such a professor shall be found with something of the qualities which characterize the queenly president or Wellesly college, whom the young ladies almost worship. She will be a professor with time for "consultation and advice." Her advice, however, must be sought by the young ladies, and not thrust upon them.
At the last annual convention of the general association of the Congregational church, of Nebraska, Chancellor T. J. Monatt, "a most eminent churchman, and educator," proposed among other minutes, the following which was adopted by the convention:
"In the higher education, we hold that concentration is the necessary law. The multiplication of colleges out of all proportion to the provision for secondary, and the demand for higher education, violates every principle of economy, and tends inevitably to the degradation of college standards, and degrees. The fact that young Nebraska, with but a traction on her sod turned over, has now over three times as many colleges as old Connecticut, nine times as many as New Hampshire, must convince the way-taring man that it is high time to call a halt."
"That the founding of new colleges is unwise and inexpedient."
"That the best interests of education would be promoted by such concert of action on the part of the University and other colleges as to secure substantial uniformity in standards and degrees."
Is it not about time for other church and educational conventions of Kansas, to adopt resolutions of the same tenor as the above? Does not everything contained in the foregoing minutes apply to the state of Kansas with much too great a force? Is not the educational as well as wayfaring man of Kansas convinced that it is high time to call a halt in regard to the founding of new colleges in the state? Every little while we hear of some new college or university founded in this state, even if the stato does contain at
Do not the founders of these schools realize that our state cannot support at present, nor will be able to support for many years to come, but a very limited number of colleges, and that every new one tends but to retard and hinder the growth and prosperity of those already established. Can it not plainly be seen that only by a concentration of our educational force and energy in a few well-endowed Colleges, and Universities, can there be any great institutions o' learning built up in Kansas?
There are many "colleges" and "Universities" scattered throughout Kansas, whose graduates would scarcely be able to pass a creditable examination into the Sophomore class of K. S. U., yet these same institutions confer degrees of all kinds, with an openhandedness and liberality and freedom, which is scarcely equalled by the greatest colleges of the world. It has come to pass, that there is little or no honor in the ownership of a degree, since every county high school and academy are engaged in manufacturing an unlimited amount.
HARVARD COLLEGE has just been celebrating its 250th anniversary. At the 200th anniversary in 1830, the following Latin ode was sung to the tune of Yankee Doodle. 1. was read by Prof. J. H. Carsuth :
HARVARD COLLEGE has just been celebrating its 250th anniversary
Qui alicujus gradus laurea dona
Alumni spectatissimi,
Saliete, qui adestis.
Nunic fite gratulandum est,
Nec abstinendum joco;
Peractis, binis saeculis,
Desipitur in loco.
CHORUS, Nunc rite, &e.
Majores nostri inclvi
Quos vocunt Puritannus,
Errabunt, "fato profugi,"
Per menses et per annos.
Ad litus ubi ventum est,
Ad litus ubi ventum est,
Spermentes egestatem.
Spermentes egestatem,
Condebat, opus maximum,
Ihane universitatem.
Chorus, Nunc rite, &c.
Hic hodie conveniunt
Novissimi nepotes,
Et senes, atque juvenes,
Et pii sacerdotes.
Hic hodie conveniunt Novissimi nepotes,
Preisare manus juvat nunc,
Post annos, heu ! veloces,
Et bene notas iterum
Audire et dare voces.
Chorus, nune rite, &c.
Dum fluvii precinctes
In mare altum tendunt;
Duo inber. nix et tonitru
E nubibus descendunt ;
Dum soliti catalogi
Triennes imprimantur;
Dum literis itaecis
Pastores exarantur;
Chorus, Nunc rite, &c.
Dum artibus ingenuis
Tyrones imbuintur;
Dum fides, dumque probitas
In laudibus feruntur;,
Cantanda semper omnibus,
Insignis Alma Mater.
CHORUS, Nunc rite, &c.
Dum vox et aura datur<sub>i</sub>
Vigesat atque valcat
FRIENDS of the University must be pleased with the excellent condition of our law department. Never in its history have the classes been as large as those of the present year. The laws, themselves, are doing a great deal to give prominence to the department. They propose in the near future to have a joint debate between the two classes. A good idea. Let it be carried out.
VERY naturally, people who contemplate sending their sons to the Kansas State University, inquire about how the students conduct themselves, and the condition of the morals of the young men, and it is right that they should, and be correctly informed. We are not naiware that many people are satisfied that young men cannot be allowed the liberties that are allowed here and remain upright. They near of little things which happen we magnified and distorted until it is quite easy for them to believe, as is sometimes accused, that the University is a "bot-bed of immorality and vice." It is easy for them to believe that; because it is an accordance with their views concerning an institution which allows such freedom; and they are quite willing to accept it and even intensify it, as proof of the correctness of their views.
In addition, though a pity it is, it is here that representatives of other institutions of the "stricter" kind, of the State, have lyingly slandered the University in this respect.
We had something of this feeling when we entered ourselves, and our parents very carefully charged us to be a "good boy" and now from four years of experience and insight into the "ins and outs" on the school it can safely be put down; that it is just as easy to be a "good boy" at Lawrence as at home; that there is no more, if not less, dissipation indulged in by our boys than of those of any other college in the State, and this is the observation of students who are familiar with the other schools; that a premium is set on virtue and vice discouraged by the students themselves.
Of the vices common to young men, nothing is known, if they are indulged in at all; and our observation is extended to all classes of students. Gambling is really an unheard of thing, though most to be expected. An intoxicated student is rare; though it is possible, out difficult, to obtain liquor in the city; but it is no more than can be charged against the other institutions. That work and duty is not neglected, is proved by the remarkably good character of the work done at school, which surpassed that done by our rivals.
That society affairs are given more attention here, is true, but we regard that in most cases, as elevating rather than demoralizing; for it is our privilege to enter the homes of the best people of Lawrence and mingle with their sons and daughters, if we desire to conduct ourselves properly; and the same rules govern society here that do elsewhere, thus including gentlemanly deportment.
This excellent state of affairs is largely due to the fact, that the majority of our students are boys from the country, boys who are unacquainted and uninclined to vices, who come to school to work, who appreciate the value of an education, and, on the principle, that a boy who leads his class benefits his class more than he does himself, by setting a height to be attained, these country lads shape the morals of the University, by presenting many examples of nobleness of character.
COLLEGE WORLD.
The Dartmouth contains an article headed, "Truice Told Tales." Why not say "Chestnuts" and be done with it.
Samuel Johnson, of Chicago, bequeathed Harvard College the sum of $10,000 for a gateway to the main entrance to the college campus.
A Mississippi college paper carries the following motto: "Non nobis solum noti sumus ortusqus nostri partem patria vindicat partem amici." We would caution the editor to wrap it up in flannel and keep near the stove during the coming winter or his motto will get frost bitten and warp out of shape.
The Pacific Pharos is, by all means, the best paper that comes to our table. While the covers look like a patent medicine circular, they enclose more than ordinary college ability. If several more pretendible college sheets would contain less rot and conventionality, and more sense, the weary waste of college journalism would be more enjoyable.
The first pleasant thing the weary eye of the exchange editor meets in looking over his dreary pile of exchanges, is the dainty pink cover of the Hamilton (Ky.) Monthly, published by the sweet girl students of that place. Of course its locals are somewhat giddy, and its editorials a little pompous, but it possesses merit all the same, and it is a relief to get hold of it.
In one of our best exchanges we notice the following: "Coming from a paper which has the largest college journal circulation in the United States, such words of praise as we have received from the Weekly University Courier are very pleasant and gratifying. We shall try to be worthy of all the good things which have been said of us." By the way, what has become of that Crust! Would you object to giving us a nibble?
With pleasure, we place on our exchange list the WEEKLY UNIVERSITY COURIER, from Lawrence, Kansas. Our first impressions are good, though, if we will be pardoned for a little criticism, we should like its appearance better, if the Locals and personales were on the inside and the solid matter out. The Courier is quite Western.- S. C. Collegian-
Thanks very much for your first impressions. We hope that as you become better acquainted with the Courier that this impression will only change for the better.
There is a little sheet, scarcely larger than a postage stamp, published at the Lincoln, Nebraska, grammar school, sailing under the name of the Hesperian. Its existence is scarcely known except by the few feeble-minded persons who scribble for its columns, and the blacksmith who prints it. Yet this infant wonder contains the following article: "The K. S. U. students publish six journals. We do most sincerely hope they are not all like the WEEKLY COURIER." Now, young fellow, all we have to say, is, if you don't like our gate don't swing on it. Cut us off your exchange list, and your loss will be our gain.
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