vrence.
ble men
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Kansas Univer-
score of the girls of these Forty have been women to year, cent in 5. The of 1873, girls; that percent- classes present 30, 10, 10. Girls at at larger, number of most three has been 1884 a woman in aid in sexes in that the enter- mutual re-vehives in and remer. On are I are re- in the bestowed, of sex, enforced
old to this
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professor.
announcing
elected Prof.
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. It is eviences given
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that he is also
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INCIDENTS AND ACCIDENTS.
One gets a set-back in his literary studies every now and then, which is quite discouraging. Only a few evenings since I was reading some beautiful passages from Coleridge. The following lines struck me as being remarkably true and beautiful :
"All thoughts, all feelings, all delights,
Whatever stirs this mortal frame,
Are all but ministers of love.
And feed his sacred flame.'
Just at this stage of my reflections a large June-bug slipped inside of my collar. "Facilis descensus Averno; sed revocare gradum superasque evadere ad auras, hoc opus, hic labor est." And so it is no easy task to bring a bug to the surface under such circumstances. There is where my poetry went all to smash. I could see with one hand tied behind me that my "thoughts" were not ministers of love, in any very great sense of the word; and as for the feeling—well, I don't know just what a "minister of love" would feel like, but it seemed to me more like a red-hot icicle playing up and down my spinal column than any plenipotentiary, or foreign consul of affections. The way such little incidents as that will shake one's "mortal frame," is powerful.
Bishop Bowman, in his Bismarck speech, speaking of the Chinese, said: "There is one practice they have that it would be a good idea to introduce in America—the kitchen god. It is placed in the kitchen, and whoever does the cooking is watched by him. At the end of a year this god is burned, and goes to heaven where he reports all that he has seen done while on earth." Now that may do very well in China, but would be wholly out of place in central Kansas. Just imagine such an observer in a Kansas dug-out, where kitchen, parlor, dining-room and sleeping apartments are one and the same. It would be an infringement on the privacy of home which could never be permitted. At the end of the year the kitchen god would find himself so covered with smoke, dust and fly-specks, as to be wholly presentable even in a country prayer meeting, to say nothing of the art galleries of the skies. But waving all these objections, suppose he had the good nerve to make his appearance, fly-specks and all, and hand in his report. If he was a truthful god, and good for anything, he would talk about the corn-cobs which had to be sawed off in order to get them into the kitchen stove. Well, no one would believe that; even Jonah would say that was a little fishy—and so his whole story would come into disrepute. It would not be long before old citizens of Kansas themselves would gain a reputation for dishonesty.
We advise all young gentlemen and young ladies who would like to know how to secure a practical business education, to write to Prof. E. L. Mellravy for a catalogue of the Lawrence Business College. This institution we can cheerfully commend as being one of the largest and most successful institutions in the country, and in every way reliable.
Prof. Sayre is putting up a handsome residence on Ohio street. Prof. Wilcox is to occupy a portion of the house.
Our new superintendent is making some much needed improvements at the University; among others is the overhauling of the steam heating apparatus.
Born Monday, July 5th, to Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Stokes, '84, a boy; weight ten pounds. Let the good work go on.
One of the busiest men in Topeka during the session of the National Teachers' Association was Prof. Canfield. He is worth ten ordinary men in looking after the interests and comfort of guests of Kansas.
It is thought possible that the pleasant house now occupied by Mr. Cook may be taken by an eastern lady of culture and refinement, who will admit into her family six young lady students of the University, who are congenial and pleasant. If so, it will be a rare opportunity to secure an attractive home near the University for some of our young lady students.
The University has lately been presented with a large 8-inch dial metal thermometer, by the inventor of this new and improved device. The donor was a visitor at the University with the teachers excursion, and was so well pleased with our institution that he desired to leave some mark of his appreciation. He also presented Dr. Lippincott with a handsome small one.
University Musical Department. As it is well known, the growth of the department of music in the University has been rapid since Prof. McDonald took charge of it. Last season it became evident, however, that an additional teacher would be required. For several months the University authorities have been corresponding with various parties, in order to find a suitable person, and we understand that after careful consideration Miss Anna March has been elected to the position of teacher in instrumental music.
Miss March is the daughter of Mr. George March of this city, and has a large circle of friends here. For the past ten years she has made her home in Cincinnati studying and teaching music. For several years she has had charge of the musical department in Miss Armstrong's seminary for young ladies. During this time she has also had classes in the Cincinnati conservatory of music. Miss March is an instructor who has few equals, and will add greatly to the efficiency of the musical department. Her many friends here will be glad to welcome her once more, while all friends of the University can be thankful that so accomplished a lady has been secured to teach in this important department.
At the close of commencement at Baker the students and citizens of Baldwin were very much surprised at the announcement of the dismissal of Prof. Sweet, and expressed great indignation at the apparently unwarranted action of the board of trustees. The board dismissed Prof. Sweet without giving him any notice. He made a farewell address in which he accused the board of trustees who were present, of being ungrateful to a servant who had been faithful and diligent for fourteen years. At the conclusion he was enthusiastically applauded. The sympathies of the
people and students are with Sweet It is supposed that the dismissal of President Sweet was on account of the rivalry with the new M. E. college at Salina, which is getting a faculty of high rank, among them the mathematical author, Schuyler. The board of trustees want a better known and more, talented man than the late president. The students presented petition to the board asking for the retention of Sweet, but they did no good. J. B. Young, of Harrisburg, Pa., has been elected to take his place, but will probably decline.
Removed to Kansas City.
The many friends of Mr. and Mrs J. D. S. Cook will learn with regret that it is their purpose to return to Kansas City for permanent residence at an early date. The experiment tried by so many business men of Kansas City, whose preference for Lawrence as a place of residence induced them to make great efforts to retain their homes here, we regret to say has failed again in the case of Mr. Cook.
When the citizens of Lawrence can be accommodated with a train to and from Kansas City, that does not consume fully one fourth of the business portion of the day, Lawrence may be able to secure and retain many valuable citizens, who, on account of the fine educational facilities offered by the University, would gladly make it a place of residence. Chancellor Lippincott tells us many people have indicated this desire to him. Lawrence might thus become a popular suburban residence city for many Kansas City people who desire to educate their children. —Lawrence Journal.
The students have been well represented on the Lawrence papers this summer. Frank Webster wields the editorial shears on the Gazette, Paul Learnard, Hagar, Harrington, Hayslett and Eugene Allen represent the Journal, while Morgan, Jim Chalfant, Elwell and Sullivan are to be found in the Herald. The Lawrence newspaper men evidently appreciate a good thing.
Notice.
The COURIER in the next summer issue desires to publish a list of boarding places and rooms for rent for the benefit of the students. Also persons wishing to take clubs. If you desire your place mentioned please send us what you wish to announce as soon as possible. We will charge 25 cents for each insertion. BUSINESS MANAGER.
The new catalogue of the Lawrence Business College gives the best idea of what is done at a first class Business College, of any published. Send for it.
Mr. O. J. Woodward is the newly elected clerk at the University. The board of regents could not possibly have made a better selection. The salary of the clerkship has been raised so that he can devote his entire time to the office. Mr. Woodward was formerly in the employ of the government at Haskell Institute.
The members of the class of '86 are under obligations to Mary Miller for a package of beautiful daisies which she sent them on commencement day. They were picked from the campus of Wellesley college, and are to be prized almost as much for having come from the vicinity of that great institution of learning, as for their loveliness and rarity, they being seldom seen in Kansas.
GROCERIES! GROCERIES!
Special Discounts
Made to Students!
WHITCOMB BROS.
Every young man and woman should have such a knowledge of business requirements as may be secured in the Lawrence Business College. A live, progressive, practical, thorough, business University, and the success of its graduates and the sentiment of the general public justifies the assertion that it has no superior in the west, if it has an equal.
The Courier man dropped in to see A. D. Weaver, the popular dry goods merchant, and found him at his old stand busy as ever. Mr. Weaver says that he wishes us to say to all students, both new and old, that they will find him when they come to Lawrence, carrying a larger stock of goods than ever—the most complete line in the city, and he says he expects to receive the same large amount of patronage from them this year as in the past. We can cheerfully commend Mr. Weaver as an excellent merchant to deal with, and one who has as nice an assortment in the dry goods line and as low prices as any merchant in the state.
Catalogue: Catalogue Catalogue
For a plain, accurate and full account of the ways in which the Lawrence Business College imparts a business education, the reader is referred to our catalogue. Its forty or more pages are occupied solely with the instruction to be obtained at this college. Not only is the description of the catalogue intelligible, but it can be relied upon to the letter.
The catalogue gives a full explanation of how we teach every branch in the Business, Short-hand, English and Penmanship courses, and rates of tuition. It will be mailed to any address upon application. Simply one cent postal card giving us your name and address will insure you receiving it. Address.
E. L. McLLRAVY, President,
Lawrence, Kansas.
Menger, the boot and shoe man, has changed his location on the street, but not from Lawrence. You will find him a few doors farther south from the old stand, and three doors north of Henry street, and there will be pleased to wait on all old customers or new customers. Come and see us anyway.
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FOR DYSPEPSIA,
Mental and Physical Exhaustion Weakened Energy Nervousness, Indigestion, Etc.
Universally recommended and prescribed by physicians of all schools.
Its action will harmonize with such stimulants as are necessary to take.
It is the best tonic known, furnishing sustenance to both brain and body.
It makes a delicious drink with water and sugar only.
Invigorating, Strengthening Healthful, Refreshing.
Prices Reasonable. Pamphlet giving further particulars mailed tree. Manufactured by the
Rumford Chemical Works, Providence, R. I.
BEWARE OF IMITATIONS.
WM. WIEDEMANN, The Student's Friend!
In 1865, established what is now the best and most reliable Confectionery and Refreshment Depot in the State.
His Pure Candies are Unexcelled.
Make a specialty of PURE ICE CREAM.
Creamis, Ices, Sodas, Lemonades, Candies Nuts, Foreign and Domestic Fruits to be found on the market are always on hand.
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