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A very large audience assembled in the University chapel Monday night to listen to the annual address before the Oread and Orophilian literary societies, by the Hon A. L. Childs, of DesMoines, Iowa. They were not disappointed in their expectations.
The subject of his address was "The Laws of the Creator." He said; "The glory of the laws of the Creator is their perfection. Unchangeable, eternal, they cannot be modified without penalty. No amendments they endure; they will ruffer no change by any humanagency. No army, terrible with banners, can march against their enforcements without disaster. Like their Creator, they are supreme. They combine the inherent elements of judge, jury and executioner. These laws are glorious in their perfect application, beautiful in their harmony, terrible in their vindictiveness. There are laws in existence whose powers, penalties and prerogatives are beyond the comprehension of human beings
The physical laws were given by the Creator for the creature to obey. No progress of man; no development, either physical, intellectual or moral, has placed him where he can fully understand the physical laws, to say nothing of the eternal forces that govern the mind and soul. Man's obedience to law hath given to him the key to the chest of treasures locked in the earth beneath. By the law of progress man must grow in power; every element of his nature demands it. But the moral law cannot be ignored; the decrees from Sinai are the laws of God." Mr Childs, at the opening of his address paid a glowing tribute to the Univer sity and to the state in which we live
The records of the University show that of the present Senior class none have a first grade in every study. S. T. Gilmore comes the nearest to a perfect record, having only one 2. Olin Templein and F. H. Graham follow closely, with two 2's each.
The National Teachers' Association will hold its annual meeting at Topeka, July 13th to 16th inclusive. Preparations are made to accommodate a great gathering. At Madison, Wis., two years ago, there were registered six thousand, a larger number than ever gathered together under this or probably any similar association. There are some whose enthusiastic estimate places the number to assemble at Topeka above that at the great gathering at Madison. Be that as it may, there can be little doubt that every phase of school work will be represented, and that every state and territory in the Union will send delegations. It will be a representative gathering of a profession second perhaps to none other in its influence for good. If the entire association could spend a day in the University examining the buildings and grounds, the lecture rooms and apparatus, and inspecting the really fine cabinets in the various lines of natural history, there would be general surprise, we think, that so much could possibly have been accomplished in the short space of twenty years.
We understand that the question of making an exhibit at Topeka during the session of the National Association has received careful consideration on the part of the faculty. The opinion was very general that no display should be attempted unless it could be made fairly to represent the present condition of the University. This would require an expenditure of time and labor, to say nothing of the cost, that would seem to make the attempt wholly unadvisable. A further consideration had weight in deciding this question. The exhibit, if one were made, must consist in part, at least, of the mineral, entomological and fossil collections. The cases can not be removed. These objects then would be exposed to damage or loss by careless handling while on exhibition. The same thing would be true of the plaster casts found in the department of ancient and modern languages.
Again, in the department of physics, the University now has some very costly and delicate apparatus. This can not be moved even a short distance without the most careful packing, and even then the trans-shipment is fraught with danger of injury. These delicate instruments, moreover, require the most careful handling and cannot be publicly displayed unless constantly under the care of an expert. The conclusion was therefore reached that neither the cabinets nor the apparatus can be shipped to Topeka and placed on exhibition. This conclusion having been reached, it was not difficult to decide that the University could not attempt to make an exhibit at all.
The question was raised whether there might not be an exhibit of students' work—the presentation of collections, for instance, in botany, zoology, etc., and the preparation of theses in the various departments, history, literature, etc., but the conclusion was reached that this would divert the attention of the students too much from other work of more immediate and practical value.
We think that the faculty decided this question wisely; yet it is very greatly to be desired, as it seems to us, that these educators become acquainted in some measure with the
really remarkable progress that has been made in the state in matters pertaining to the higher education. We are informed that an excursion has been suggested to Lawrence during the meeting of the association for the express purpose of visiting the University. This will be most desirable and will enable the University to make a complete exhibit of what it has. The city of Lawrence will give a right royal welcome to these visitors, and they will go to their homes with better ideas of the University of the state than would be possible with any effort that might be directed to a partial exhibition of cabinets and apparatus.
The third annual entertainment of the Oread and Orophilian societies of the University was given last Friday evening at University hall. A large audience was present. Miss Evelyn Smith, of Oread, presided.
Oread-Orophilian Contest.
After the invocation by Professor Spring, and a piano duet by Misses Highbargin and Dudley, the regular exercises were opened by an essay by Gertrude Crotty on "Timidity and Boldness." Miss Crotty has a clear, pure voice, and is a writer of great ability. With the exception of a slight embarrassment at times, her delivery was almost perfect.
The next, an essay by Miss Ella Ropes, of Oread, on "Greek and Modern Culture," held the close attention of the audience throughout. It was one of the most interesting of the exercises of the evening. Miss Ropes' voice, while being very strong, was rather indistinct.
Dan Crew sang "Marguerite" by request. He responded to an encore with "White Wings."
The debate, "Resolved, That the accumulation of vast wealth within a nation will prove detrimental to its society," was debated by Denton Dunn for the affirmative and A. G. Hagar for the negative. The delivery of both the debaters was laborious and monotonous. Mr. Dunn excelled in argument and composition.
The next, a flute solo by J. A. Albach, was well received.
Miss Eva Hoadley, of Orophilian, recited "Connor," an Irish story. Miss Hoadley is a splendid elocutionist, and her selection was one of the best of the evining.
Mr. Stebbins, for the Oreads, spoke praises of the "Common Sshools." Mr. Stebbins has a strong, clear voice. His delivery was very much after the order of an oration.
The beautiful solo, "Tis Not True," was rendered by Miss Birdie Starr.
Mr. Harry Smith, the Orator of Oread, having been suddenly called away, W. H. Brown took his place on the program. Mr. Brown had but a few hours' notice, but undoubtedly his oration was the best production of the evening. His delivery was very easy and graceful. Mr. Brown is one of the best orators of the University.
The audience was well pleased by the contest. The societies have reason to be proud of their repretentatives.
F. E. Reed spoke on "Limited Im migration." His oration was characterized by force and energy. Mr. Reed is a new orator to the University, but promises to become one of the best.
Class Day Exercises.
The largest audience of the week assembled in the hall yesterday morning to the class day exercises of the graduating class. The hall was beautifully decorated. The front of the rostrum was a mass of roses. On each side above the platform hung two large flags and suspended between the class motto.
As the Gillis opera house orchestra, of Kansas City, played the opening selection, the two classes filed into the hall, the Seniors from the north door, led by Prof. Miller, and the Juniors from the south, led by Prof. Snow.
After the invocation, by Prof. Snow, and a beautiful overture by the orchestra, the president of the day, Miss Lou Palmer, introduced the salutatorian, Evelyn Smith. Miss Smith with a clear voice, spoke the praises of the present century and welcomed the visitors to the exercises.
The first orator of the day was Hattie Dunn. She handled her oration, "Woman's Influence," in a manner which showed that much time and thought had been spent on the subject by the writer. Her delivery was free and easy.
A xylophone solo, "Home Sweet Home," by the orchestra, was heartily enced.
Miss Mary Stimpson described the relations held between China and America, the injustice done to the Chinese by the western settlers, and the unjust laws in force against the Chinese. She made a good appearance and spoke in a clear but rather high pitched voice.
The class history and prophecy was delivered by Miss Lyda Jacke. She described the history of the class and made many happy hits on the various members of the class present, and former. She painted the future life of the present members in bright colors. Her voice was slightly strained,
The orchestra rendered a beautiful selection from Faust.
Miss Julia Flinn presented the class hat to the Junior class. She described the various trials and tribulations which the class of '87 was to '86. She told the manner in which the Juniors tried to break up the Senior party, the presentation by the Seniors of the note books, exercises, etc., to the Juniors. She told the tale of the stealing of the Harvard pie by the 85's from '87. Her speech was very humorous and was received with much applause and laughter.
Mr. E. G. Blair received the hat from Miss Flinn. He made many telling remarks on the Seniors and replied with much vim and humor. His delivery was the best of the day.
A cornet duet with orchestra was rendered.
The address to the lower classes was delivered by Clara Greenamyer. She described the various troubles of a college life, and gave much good advice to the lower classes. She was very easy and natural in her speaking.
The valedictory, by Hattie Haskell, was one of the best of the exercises. Her manner of speaking was very free and easy. The valedictory was well written and very pretty.
The exercises closed with a march by the orchestra.
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Those Bills.
It is hard for us who are proud of the University, to believe that there are any such low, contemptible whelps among the students who would stoop to circulate the vile and dirty sheet that was distributed upon the streets last Sunday night. It was not only a stab in the back, but a stab in the dark. It is certainly a very honorable man who will attack a defenseless lady or gentleman; and yet, in all probability, the perpetrators of this deed have been seen in the balls this week, and perhaps are at present contaminating the air of the University with their presence. If they are discovered, let them be expelled immediately, and if there is no way of reaching them by law, a few horse whippings would not be out of place. These students will undoubtedly make a mark in this world if they can do so by mud slinging and other kinds of dirty work.
At 11 o'clock elegant refreshments were served by Mrs. Riggs, to which all responded as only students can respond. At a late, or rather early hour, the party broke up and each returned to his or her home, voting the party the most successful of the various fraternity parties of the year. Those present were: Misses Laura Lyons, May Webster, Angie Logege, Mamie Tisdale, Mannie Darah, Lena Beard, Emma Blackinton, Mamie Lyons, Alice Field, Mary Gilmore, Jo Gilmore, Belle Roberts, Maud Thrasher, Marcella Howland, Mamie Henshaw, Minnie Wakefield of Fort Soott, Carrie Fisher of Wichita, May Hair, Minnie Collins of Cedar Junction, Mae Bassett, Lena Brown of Wyandotte, Luella Moore, Kate Wilder, Evelyn Smith, Emma Bartell; Messrs. Victor Linley, E. G. Blair, F. G. Crowell, J. H. Deford, W. A. Sackson, W. Y. Morgan, Harry A. Smith, R. J. Curdy, S. T. Seaton of Olathe, R. J. Kimble, L. A. Sharrard of Meriden, E. B. Fox, W. H.Brown, B. F. Findley of Liberty, Mo., L. W. House of Liberty, J. F. Beatty, W. C. Smith of Topeka, J. C. Shinn of Chanute, L. A. Gilbert, R. H. Lindsey of Liberty, H. E. Valentine, J. T. Harlow of Kansas City, R. S. Horton, H. E. Riggs.
A large platform had been erected on the lawn in front of the house, and was covered constantly the entire evening with the busy whirlers in the dance. Prof. Buch's orchestra occupied the porch, and dancing was made the chief amusement. Others occupied themselves with card-playing and promenading, for which the spacious lawn gave ample opportunity.
On last Thursday evening, June 3d, the boys of the Phi Gamma Delta gave the annual June reception at the residence of Hon. S. A. Riggs, south of the city. This June party is getting to be a regular thing, and is always looked forward to with a good deal of pleasure, and certainly all enjoyed themselves on the last occasion if they ever did. Those who have ever before enjoyed the hospitality of Mr. and Mrs. Riggs, or the Phi Gam boys, know that there are none who can entertain with more grace, or with more pleasure to all. The elegant lawn was in beautiful trim and brilliantly illuminated with head-lights and Chinese lanters, making a picture gay enough to inspire the most sober.
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