Social Debaitment.
DARAH.—A few of the intimate friends of Miss Mamie Darah were very pleasantly entertained at her home on last Saturday evening, Music, cards, etc., furnished the entertainment, and those present spent a very delightf Among the number wer G. Biair, E. B. Fox, F. Charles Lyons, Ross Wer Mamie Tisdale, Jennie rie Marks and Mabel W
BETA.—By invitation Saturday evening last, men of the Phi Delta tau became their guest a most pleasant evening After refreshments the beguled with songs and riment. Many express preciation were given, o'clock the Pius deparate rousing cheers for Bet The success of this ini was very gratifying to nities, and they promise repeated often hereafter
The marriage of Missmann and Mr. Goldstan ta, which is to be solemn city on the 27th inst., be one of the most fash kings that has ever oce city. Over four hundre have been issued, and t nent Hebrews are ex neighboring cities. T will be performed in Fr Rabbi Krauskop, of Ka
Mrs. WEAVER—Wed at Mrs. A. D. Weaver's Weaver at her home entertained a few sele honor of her guest, Misi row, of Great Bead, evening was gayly pas games, music, and all pass time pleasantly. T were Misson Georgie G Hynes, May Webster Logie, Mogle, Lutes Akors, Herb Bullene, l Nate McCague.
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A. R. post Saturday nig
its officers: I. W. Stone
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E. Hunt, Quartermaster
After the installation of one of the post, the following on the relief corps were install Hattie Andrews, presider Adelaid Burr, senior vice Mrs. Mina Dillon, junior dent; Miss Blanch Moy Mrs. L. Allison, trea Jennie Petty, conducto Saunders, guard.
HUTCHINS.—The littling club, after a few we began its regular seri amusements Saturday John Hutchins'. Cor again their short pleasant session of th passed. Mrs.Hutchin was voted perfection. be given to night at Bowersock's. The present were Mr.Bo wife,Mr.Shaum and Weaver and wife and Morrow,Mr.J.E.Pa Mrs.Killam,Frank Mr.Mills. The "il were Belle St. Clair, i sock, Burr BowersocSock, Jaja BowersocSock, Bert Rankin, Al Madge Shaum, Fred and Gertie Devereux, M Daisy Garnes,Lottle R Hutchins.
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Georgiella Lay, pianist. The Quartette was welcomed with applause, and were called back several times. Mr. Jott seemed to be one of the favorites of the club, and was encored repeatedly. Mrs. Goeto's singing was enjoyed immensely. Mr. Stone (in costume) caused no little amusement for those who enjoy a
Mrs. Burr a long and happy journey through life. Among those in attendance were Dr. Prentiss and wife, Edmund Brown and wife, M. M. Manley and wife, J. McEwen and wife, F. O. Marvin and wife, Mrs. Geo. March, Joo. Gillam and wife, Jno. Cooper and wife, Mrs. J. W. Beard, H. B. Asher and wife, Dr.
Bishop Ninde, of Topeka, came down Saturday and on Sunday filled the pulpit of the Methodist church. While here he was the guest of Rev, C-Mar
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Examinations must go.
The grading of students on term standing and examinations both, is a fraud. Examinations must go.
--future of our country depends on the way the young men settle the social questions which are gradually springing up.
Steps should be taken in regard to a University Ball. It is the only way to bring the students together in a social way.
One of the questions for the students to decide is whether literary societies and fraternities can flourish in the same soil. If not, which one must go.
Our students should make more of an effort to attend chapel, the second door at least. A large attendance is an encouragement to the chapel speakers, to say the least.
--future of our country depends on the way the young men settle the social questions which are gradually springing up.
Prof. Wilcox has placed the study of Sanskrit within reach of the students of the higher classes. This is a step in the right direction and Prof. Wilcox deserves great credit for his energy.
Prof. Candida is doing a good work for the University and the state in increasing our course in political and social science. This is a field which produces political questions, which every citizen should be prepared to answer when they come up. The
--future of our country depends on the way the young men settle the social questions which are gradually springing up.
The Webster Debating Society is meeting with great success. This society is carried on in the proper manner; small numbers, no offices, no honors, in consequence of which every member is a worker. It is the only society in the University which is doing good, honest work.
We are glad the faculty have decided to continue the custom of having a "Washington's Birthday." It gives us a vacation, which of course we all very much need, and it gives a few of our speakers a chance to air themselves before the admiring public.
We were talking to a Yale graduate the other day who had just returned from the reunion of the Yale alumni at Chicago. He was full of Yale, her men, her progress, her prospects. We wondered if our graduates were as enthusiastic over K. S. U, and took as much interest in her. We can never have a great University until our alumni regard their alma mater with pride and talk for her on all occasions.
The oratorical contest promises to be one of the best ever held. There is but one thing lacking to make both the contest and the association a success, and that is the interest of the students. What we need is more feeling and pride in such things.
Examinations.
We have received several communications from prominent students in favor of abolishing examinations. These do not come from the poor students, but all of them were written by men standing well up in their classes. It is a subject in which we are all interested and merits at least a passing attention.
We are with the students in this matter and firmly believe that the examinations must go. We can think of no argument that can possibly be used in favor of them, and many against them. The present system is nothing more or less than a system of "cramming." It allows a student to slip through his recitations in an easy, happy go-leanky kind of a way, and at the end of the term, by a little judicious craming, to pass a credible examination, especially if he is sharp and looks on his neighbor's paper occasionally.
We have had proof in our own school that there is a better way. About three years ago the plan of allowing all students who obtained a class standing of 90 to go without examinations was adopted. There is no doubt but that it woked well, and why it was changed we have never been able to see. The daily recitations under this system were 10 per cent better than at present; a great burden was taken from the professors and students, and more real good was accomplished than ever before or since.
If a majority of the faculty are such old fogies as to believe in the examination system, they should at least be liberal enough to allow those professors who do not believe in it to abolish it in their classes. Examinations must go.
Personal.
In looking over our file of COUCHER we came across one of Glen Miller's editorials, which expresses our views so well that we reproduce it entire. "The COUCHER has been accused by some of its opponents of being a personal paper. We accept the compliment. We are glad our position is understood. We mean to be personal, and we hope to say plainly what we mean. Whether it be of student or professor, Greek or "barb," we shall say what we think. Those who dislike criticism should not act so as to justify it.
Our policy is not to throw insinuations and then veil ourselves with a screen of generalities. It is not to pass over in silence or with praise that which deserves censure A turbulent rabble shall not be called "forgetful spirits" or "a harmonious course." Such slush is not wanted. The Counsel is the representative of the whole body of students, and therefore has to favor no particular class. The only way to correct an evil is to exhibit it in the true light. This we shall try to do. Our praise shall be given in the same manner—truthfully, freely, personally, Those who differ in sentiment have our columns at their disposal."
Our pharmacy department, has been a success, save in one particular—money. We were successful in getting a most able professor and a large number of students, but in regard to money matters, we fell a little short. The last legislature made no provision for Prof. Sayre's salary, outside of the foes of the department, which are not nearly sufficient to pay it. We do not know whether the board of regents have taken any steps in this matter or not; but if not, they should move and be before the legislature with a bill. It would be
manifestly unjust to Prof. Sayre and the University to let this matter go by unnoticed.
Does It Pay?
The year '85.86 will be remembered as one of the quietest K. S. U. has ever had in the social way. There have been no University balls, no semi-monthly dances, no organized social clubs, and there has been less alliard playing and wasting of time han ever before. The fraternities have had fewer entertainments than ever before, and all the amusements have been of the simplest and best find. This, we believe, is as it should be. We are not opposed to lancees or any artisans amusements if jot indulged in too much. We are heartily in favor of a University ball, and believe it would help create a strong K. S. U. feeling. But the couple with these things is that the students generally carry them too far. If carried on moderately they are of great benefit. An occasional deigh ride does no harm, and furnishes good exercise and recreation. Even at the theatre now and then is productive of much good. A dance every three or four weeks brings our students together in a social way and does no injury. But we have known students, and not a few, either, who never knew when to stop. They spent their afternoons in the billiard halls; their evenings at dances, the剧院, skating rinks or in the company of their best girl. They spent their schools hours in the corridors "making themselves" with the students. They forget that this popularity is of short duration. They forget that all the mashes they can mash, or the schemes they can scheine, can never make them successful men. Those who indulge themselves in this way should stop, and ask themselves, does this pay?
Clubs.
Club boarding has become exceedingly popular of late. There are no less than seven clubs in successful operation. The membership of these clubs ranges from twelve to sixty, and the expenses from a dollar and a half to three and a half a week. The larger the club the cheaper it can be run; but the large club also has its disadvantages. There cannot be that good feeling between the members which exists in the smaller clubs. An ancient writer says that a dinner party should never consist of more than the muses nor less than the graces, and it is as true in regard to clubs. One of our most successful clubs has but twelve members, and its expenses run from three dollars to three and a half a week. Each member serves as steward for two weeks and buys just what he wants. In this way a variety is obtained, which it is impossible to get in any private boarding house or restaurant.
Then it does away entirely with the "middle man" and all the profit goes to the club. That there is a profit in keeping boarders, is shown by the fact that as good board can be held in a club for three dollars a week as any boarding house sets out for four dollars, and it is infinitely better than the three dollar and a half restaurants.
If this keeps on, the boarding house business in Lawrence will be revolutionized. More than half of the boys now board in clubs, and it will not be long before the girls are trying it. After a four years experience with clubs, restaurants and boarding houses, we are free to say that the club is by far the best.
If there is one thing more conducive to the success of a college paper it is running eight or ten columns of "patent plates" every week. It shows enterprise even if it is expensive.
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SAINTS AND SINNERS.
In a few nights we will have the oratorical palver. I haven't the faintest idea what on earth the orators are going to talk about, but I'll just bet a trifle I can tell what the newspapers will say about it next day. They will have something like this: "Last night's oratorical contest was one of the best ever given in Lawrence. All the performers did splendily, and it seems almost invidious to make personal mention." Mr. Horton, who has signed prominently in former contests, sustained fully his excellent reputation. Cyrus Crane's oration was a thoughtful production, and his impressive delivery won much favor with the audience." So it will go with all the rest.
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Now, I don't pretend to say the following incidents will occur—I know full well they wont—but what paper would have the truth to relate them thus, if they did: Last night's contest was a fat-footed failure, scarcely worth the type we give it. Dick Horton, the first speaker, broke down completely, and was only revived by a spit-ball from the dexterous fingers of Harry Smith. Cyrus Crane bellowed like a Texas native, in marked contrast with the carpering falsetto tenor of W. S. Jenks, who followed. T. F. Doran shambled onto the stage and in muffled voice said his speech to himself, letting the audience know when he was through by leaving the rostrum. "The Mission of Morality," by W. T. Reed, brought a死hilek applause from a bunch of claques in the rear of the room, while a general sigh of relief escaped from the pent up breasts when H. F. Graham finished his blood curdling piece of acting. The judges retired and gassed a while to make the audience believe they were working hard to reach a decision, and in the meantime a few gleams of music were let in on the sombreness of the evening. The last straw was added to the poor cannel's back when one of the judges entered, and after a fulsome, nonsensical attempt to be humorous, gave a decision that disgusted everyone.
I hope it won't be necessary for me to go round with a bludgeon and beat the fact into anyone's head that these are not my estimates of the orators. It is no purpose of mine, because I think the whole oratorical association a hambug, to abuse my friends, the very able speakers who appear in the contest entertainment. All I wish is that the daily and college papers would dish it up in an intelligible manner. I am no admirer of the critic who
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Victor Linley, a youth not unknown in the annals of K. S. U., never writes a letter from his Kentucky caravansary that he don't end up with the sentence, "Thus is the land of fast horses and pretty women." I think he gets his adjectives in the wrong nests, and really means to say that he is in "the land of pretty horses and fast women." Certain it is that among all the estimable ladies of the blue-grass state whom I have had the pleasure of meeting, I have yet to see the first one whom I would slander by calling pretty. They are clever, witty, bright, vivacious, good company and all that, but as to being pretty—excuse me.
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Comfortably encosed in the plush seat of a palatial Southern Kansas car the other day, I was considerably amused by the pranks of a featherweight miss before me, whose abandon told me she was a product of the
Bakery oven. Scarcely had the cook doctor put his head inside the mug when she quickly brought up her feet and tucked them under her drew her dress up over her shoe top threw her hair loose in an innocent childish fashion, puckered up her heel and ducked her shoulders down over with the back of the seat. Long cannot change her forty-five years to the ingenuousness of Dicken's "Little Nell," with more magical success than the fair doughnut before transformed herself into an eight-year old, half fare passenger. Having arrived at that mature age when I can do such things with perfect propriety, I was about offering to take her on my lap and pass her as an infant; but just then the conductor reached our side and dashed to pieces my charitable intentions in behalf of half religion and the Bakery.
K. S. U. has pretty girls, The Normal has the old ones; Bethany has the frighty things, But Baker has the bold ones.
Last week I spoke somewhat in fact of the reception to my friend Burr. Now I want to say in sober earners that the affair was one that ought to be often repeated. I don't mean that Burr's friends should whack you and buy him chairs every week in the year, for he has no wish to start a furniture store. But an occasional reception of this kind where the boys and girls and women could come together in a jolly good time would have a splendid effect. It would help to melt the frost which Lawrence churches have thrown over religion. It would make the students and citizens acquainted with each other.
I think I state but facts when I say not one-third of our students stend church. The wonder, too, is that so many go as do. Lawrence churches, I think, are not over busy dened to any great extent with skill ability. Said a young friend of mine the other day: "I've about made my mind that I've had enough of the church business. I've been singing in the choir now eight months Counting up the other day. I found I just knew fourteen people in the whole congregation. At home there was some pleasure in going to meetung Sunday. Here I find more come寇 in staying at home." Last far I attended a certain church in the place two months, and made uneacquaintance. The religious atmosphere of Lawrence is but little peered by the sunlight of geniality.
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I understand one or two students have been yelping around the halls of Mt. Oread over some item or other that has appeared in these columns. I never hear of one of these nine poops that I don't flink of a headless chicken flipping around a hen yawn. A fellow whose friendship is of any value takes a joke good naturelly even if it is on himself. The mite sops who commence to blubber every time their names are mentioned, so of so little consequence that I don't care a copper what they think or say.
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Another thing I have noticed is that those chaps who are often popular with the ladies, but whose private lives wow bear inspection, are the first to hold their hands up in the horror at any plainness of speech they see in print. Some of these prudent prudes have affected to be shocked at the freedom of "Saints and Sinners." I have always held that what is unit for print is unit for conversation, and vice versa; still I have no desire to see the fifth some of these prudes utter in private transference to the type.
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