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Social Department.
next convention will be held in Indiana, Iowa, in the third week of October, 1886. Friday evening by half-past eight business was completed they immediately repaired to the Betas and Phi Psis halls who had extended to them an informal reception the ladies expressed their feelings, being most eleganthen
All communications for this Department should be sent to Misses Clara Greenameyer, Maud Manssheld or J. Sullivan.
HOPKINS-PIERSON WEDDING—I.C. Sorosis CONVENTION—USHEI BALL—I. C. "GRUB"—W McEWEN—GREENANTE DECHMANN—CRANDALI LEAGUE.
lights of the "grub" when entrance strains of music were heard from without. Upon examination it was found that the Phi Pais and Betas were serenading the fair ones congregated within. The gentle men were immediately invited in, an invitation which they hastened to accept. On entering they were
versed in picture love, and have expressed satisfaction at the display made.
Of the exhibitors: F. M. Benedict displays five pictures,he reaches for truths of nature in atmosphere, distance, etc., and avoids brilliant coloring. Mamie L. Simpson exhibits three oils and one water
CHERRY.—A merry party of ladies and gentlemen assembled at the residence of Mrs Cherry, Wednesday eve, the 25th ult., to celebrate with Miss Nannie Anderson, the occurrence of one of those occasions which warn us of the flight of time. A pleasant time was enjoyed with cards, music and games until eleven
were: Miss Sarah Cohn, Carrie Steinberg, Fannie Levy, Carrie Levy Mary Deichmann and Mr. Alfred Deichmann.
Miss Clara Greenamyer Friday evening evenly very pleasantly entertained a few select friends at her home in honor of her cousins Misses May and Minnie Anderson of Topeka.
WEDDING BELLS.—On the ing day, at 1 o'clock, ex-G. Marvin performed the which united Mr. G. Scott and Miss Cora Pierson inn bonds of wedlock. The week place at the home of the only the members of the two and a few very intimate frame present. A large number elegant presents were reiterable among them was some engraving from the Alpha Theta fraternity, Miss Pierson was a charter An elaborate lunch was seed which Mr. and Mrs. Hopk in abridal trip to New On other sunny climes. On they will make a short visit here, and then go to Holte which place they will n future home. No more couple ever left our city. kins was a graduate of the State University in 81, course at Columbia, N. now engaged in the prairie chosen profession at Holte taking his four years' counsel, he made a host of his genial nature, thorpements and manly ways. member of the far-farre quartette, and one of the Beta Theta Pf rater Hopkins has lived in Lava her childhood, admired by all, loved by hosts of one of this city's most ciety bellies. A general hearted and sympathetic thorough culture, rare maties polished by long an study, make her a gene and one who will be gre in Lawrence society cius was a graduate of the in Kansas State Uni spent a year in Boston p linguistic studies and her musical course.
Toothaker's Stable is the favorite Livery with the students. Hacks always in waiting
Quite a number of t he happy couple accom to the depot and docot with old shoes, and sho ceding coach with rice—in token of best wisher and happiness of the couple. To Holton soci bier commends this y e and his charming bride Lawrence loses one of h ladies, yet she trusts H furnish her the happie
I. C. SORSI CONVERSE the first entertainment I. C. delegates from a "Grub" at Miss Sue Meelenov, November for-part of the evening to songa, recitation amusements. The cloak and all par-took of o excellence of which are to the I. C. Later in they were joined by Phi Pesia, who engage the merriment of Thursday morning that at nine o'clock at the rooms. As much as portant nature, came sorosis as prevented tending "meetin", he wish. After the good way. The sorosis was until two o'clock, w journals to the host MANSFIELD, where a dinner was provided Fifty-three joined feasting. Thursday, Ulser Guards had gassed an invitation to tend their ball which accepted by many. ing the ladies resume and the grand officer torly elected for the Miss Ranni Anderson Ill., Grand Q. R.; M. of Bloomfield, Ill, Gr Belle Leach of Mt grand scribes; Miss Cartage, Ill., gr Kappa Alpha chapter the publication of the
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Give us a military instructor for many and efficient reasons.
The electric lights down town are among the things that were. Lawrence is always behind the times.
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Washburn has challenged K. S. U. to a match game of foot ball. Let the athletics not let the reputation of K. S. U. be marred in the least in that line.
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The work of the Y, W, C, A. is beginning to be felt. The organization is gradually increasing in membership. If the boys don't open their eyes the girls will get ahead of them in this line.
The students of the University should display their generosity by subscribing to the fund for the erection of the Grant monument at Leavensonworth. If two hundred would each contribute twenty-five cents, the fifty dollars thus raised would be greatly felt and thankfully received. This would incite other colleges of the State to do the same, which would go to show that the greatness of General Grant was much appreciated by the youth of Kansas.
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The contest of the Oratorical Association of the college of Emporia will be held in the Presbyterian church of that city, December 21. Rev. F. T. Ingalls, Col. J. W. Feighan and J. R. Graham, have been appointed judges. There will be four contestants for honors. Ewing Herbert, F. A. Craiser, Eridge Martindale and W. Rankin Hendy. The successful orator in this contest will represent the college in the state contest, which comes off at Topeka in the latter part of March, 1886.
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Every student who has not attended a meeting of the Science Club should take time to do so. They do more work than any society in the University, and much pleasure and recreation is derived from their meetings. We only wonder why they don't hold their meetings weekly instead of every two weeks. One slight criticism we would like to make is that they choose too many subjects which involve higher mathematics and are too deep for the average student. But whatever be its faults, the club is doing good work. Long may it live.
W. C. Spangler, '83, has taught the law classes while Prof. Green was conducting cases in the district court. "University Courier." Spangler is no doubt able to teach the classes; but how about that clause in last winters University appropriation bill, which set apart $2,500 as salary for dean of the law department, "Who shall devote his whole time to the duties of his office." "Twenty-five hundred dollars is not much of a salary for a first class lawyer, but if Mr. Green accepts it he ought to abide by the conditions and keep out of the district court. "Iola Register."
The Orophilian literary society has seemingly turned over a new leaf this year. They have a number of new by-laws and amendments to their constitution, among which is one which provides that the participants in all contests shall be chosen by a contest in the society hall. This to an outsider would seem that the best will be honored with the highest positions; but there is still the same chance for scheming and wirespelling. One of the best things Orophilian has done this year has been to organize a debating club. This cannot help but be of great benefit to its members and gives them training in extemporaneous speaking. Orcad had better wake up and do the same thing or she will be sadly left in future contests.
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The Military Company.
The K. S. U. has seen many organizations, and almost without exception each one has had its "kicker." These fellows have "kicked" and "kicked" until they each have been "kicked out" themselves. For some time past we have been speaking in favor of the military company and a military instructor. Some of the students who seemingly know nothing about the matter, have said that because the State militia is full we cannot have a military company, and they are not going to have anything to do with it. We are glad that such students are going to keep out of it, for we want no "kickers" in the military company. Because Topka and Denver and Kansas City have waterworks, this is reason why Lawrence cannot have them. What have the K. S. U. Guards got to do with the Kansas militia? Gentlemen of the military company, keep on with the good work you are at, and when the time comes the Cochlear will de its best to help get an instructor.
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"So I Think" gives the COLIBER a terrible dig in a recent issue of the Herald-Tribune concerning our answer to his article not long ago. He is mad, and says we called him names, but what has he done when he says we are a dude, liw and so forth? However, he says something to which we heartily agree—that "when the University becomes a 'recruiting station' for certain churches or in any wise a sectarian school, then the legislature should cease making appropriations for its benefits." Mr. "So I Think" says he has heard some one say that the students are taught certain dogmas, or are told to attend churches where they are taught. If the gentleman would make a full investigation, he would certainly change his mind on this subject. The person with whom he talked may have been one of the few enemies of the University who are ever trying to find fault with its doings, and generally fail. He criticises us for not signing our name to our article. Why, because he did not sign his? We think that his article was of so much importance that it required the author's proper name. And furthermore if Mr. "So I Think" will let us know who he is, we will tell him who is responsible for these articles concerning him.
Attention, Alumni.
The alumni of the University have a duty which they owe to their alma matter. It is to stand up and defend her whenever attacked, whether its foes make an open assault, or try the guerrilla warfare by insinuations, misrepresentations and downright falschool. An untrue statement about the University, its methods, its instructors or its government, will go the rounds of the State press and do great injury. Our alumni should always be ready and willing to prompt deny these false assertions, and send the denial hot upon the heels of the original lie.
Recently several newspapers have begun an underhanded, cowardly attack on the University. In nearly every case the cause of the trouble is found to be personal malice or blind, stupid ignorance. We challenge a fair investigation. These papers who usually show their boldness by anonymous communications, either deliberately lie or refuse to see the truth. It is the duty of the alumni to take these guerrillas and hold their noses to the wheel of public opinion, until they are aslamed of their conduct, or the people see the true inwardness of their action.
Of course there may be a few, who, relying upon false information, are honest in their expressions at first, but if they will make a square effort to find out the truth for themselves, they will soon have to admit their error or continue in their course only for malicious, unprincipled reasons. In view of this, we call upon the alumni of the University to take up the cudgels and use them. The alumni can do this better than any others. It is impossible for students, professors or regents to act with as much force and authority in this line, as the alumni. An interview with the editors and representatives of each county, by an earnest, straightforward alumnus, would give them more knowledge of and respect for the University, than any other power.
Civil Service Reform.
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No department in American polities demands of the people a more careful survey than that of civil service. The necessity of its thorough renovation is apparent to many; the courage to persistently advocate and enforce it, possessed by few.
All political parties favor civil service reform, but none has even approximately effected it. And now, any but the most obtuse must know that bribery, coercion and the corrupting influence of the "spoils system" are making American politics every year more disgusting. Our president, pledged to the reform, is bound hand and foot by his supporters, and however well disposed, has thus far been unable to fulfill his pledge. He meets the same obstacle that his predecessors have met, and it is to be feared he will yield to the same pressure that subdued them.
Congress also does not favor this reform, and until public sentiment can be educated to a knowledge of the true purpose of a Republican government, a thorough renovation of the old "spoils system," now three-fourths of a century old, is impossible. This system, incompatible to common honesty, is sapping the individuality of our citizens.
Exclude this by rigidly enforcing the "merit system." and the reform will be well begun. Not alone the cry of reform, but a thorough awakening of the people to its necessities should be our duty.
The reduction offered by the railroad companies to the students does not go into effect until the 24th. To be of any benefit to the students, the time should be changed to about the 18th.
STUDENTS VIEWS.
Our "University Balls" have been very unsuccessful during the past few years. The Juniors lost money on it last year, the year before there was none, and three years ago it was improperly managed.
In a school like ours we ought at least be able to have one good dance a year. We ought to have fifty couple who would be willing to attend. If two thirds of that number do attend the affair will be a success.
The cause of so many failures, it seems to me, lies in the management.
I have a plan which I believe would work and at a small cost. It is for five or six leading society students to club together, take charge of and give a University Ball. If anything is to be made let them have it, and if there is a deficit let them make it up.
If taken hold of by the right men and properly managed it will certainly be a success.
LIGHT FANTASTIC.
There is one thing I notice with extreme pleasure this year, and that is he absence of "class parties." If here is one thing more than another hat is calculated to destroy a man's emperor it is a class party.
In a class of thirty he is acquainted with twenty, is on good terms with fifteen and intimate terms with three or four. He goes to the party and it is the worst mixed crowd he ever saw. They can't dance because only three or four know how; they can't play cards for the same reason, and they can't carry on an interesting conversion because there is nothing in common between them. They sit around and look at each other and roast old chestnuts until about half past ten when they eat a supper prepared by about fifteen cooks, and as is usual in such cases the broth is spoiled. After supper they roast a few more chestnuts, tell how much they think of each other and go home inwardly "cussing" themselves for ever belonging to a class. MARN.
I would have no prepared orations or debates. Let the discussions include all political questions of the day, as Tariff Reform, Civil Service, the Condition of Ireland, the Eastern War etc. I would have no offices to scramble for and no honors to seek. A president appointed for each night would be sufficient. If the boys go into this in the right spirit it will be a success.
MARN.
We hear a great many "howls" about there being too many societies in the University. I think not. The time and money spent in this way is not lost by any means. Instead of too many we have too few, and I have another to propose. It is for the upper class men, say the Seniors and Juniors, to organize an informal political club. Let them meet every two weeks and talk over and discuss the events of the day.
One of the modern interpretations of "culture" is inanity. Near me at the opera the other evening sat an exponent of this school. Something real funny would occur on the stage. The audience would laugh. Crane's good-natured, irrepressible, deep base soaring a little above the rest; but there in front sat "culture" solemn as if he were listening to his grand mother's funeral service. Pretty soon would come a succession of side-splitting remarks from the actors, that would rend the house with cheers. Not a muscle moved on old Cult's phiz, unless it was a sneer, just perceptible. There he sat three hours, like an old stump. If he got a second of pleasure out of the opera, it wasn't perceptible to the naked vision of his fellow men. The mercury in the thermometer showed decided tendency to hide itself as came in his neighborhood. But it culture, you know. Cowboy
While so much is being written concerning the lecture courses and oratorical contests, there is one subject that has not been discussed. This was suggested by glancing over the number of young men that occupied one side of the chapel at the contest. These gallants (?) had climbed the hill together, and left the young ladies unaided to do the same. If the young men of this University have not the courage, or have forgotten what attention is due the fair sex, they should at once enigrate to Washburn or some other institution where they would find climes congenial to their nature. If this neglect is merely due to carelessness, then they arouse themselves at once, and each make it his particular business to see that at least one young lady has a proper escort. P.A.F.
"E," holding forth in the line COURIER under the above title, makes some remarkable statements. He seems to be one of that class of individuals whose eyes are unfortunately so constructed as to make it impossible for them to measure with any reasonable degree of accuracy those evils which they run across in their journey through this "vale of tears." And sad to state, the above named deficiency often renders obscure the weak points in the arguments of these well meaning people.
He says that no wrong should be pointed out without at the same time suggesting some remedy. He evidently thought he was living up to these principles in an admirable manner when he alluded to the danger that were threatening our State from political corruption, and then told us that to purify college politics would be a long stride toward purifying national politics. O, fatal mistake. Why couldn't he see that he really suggested no remedy at all until he had told us how college policies were to be purified?
"College Politics."
And then, are our college politics really as bad as he claims? Certainly not. A fair, impartial investigation of this matter will satisfy any one that our college politics are not all they ought to be; but that same fair, impartial investigation will convince any one who has the power of seeing them as they really are, that "E" is mistaken when he makes use of such language as this: "Any fair minded student *student* *student* *student* will see that hideous beast (the present system of college politics) skiling around in unseen corners, ready to pounce upon anything or anybody that it thinks can glitr its vengeance." He says "You know how loud it snelt on the second day of the Freshman class meeting." What biobok? If any one stepped beyond the bounds which may truthfully be called friendly, on that day, it must have been "E" himself. If there was really anything so serious about that matter, how did it happen that fifty six out of a Freshman class of just about that number, signed a petition asking that a certain Soph be not fired? OBSERVER.
I would like to propose a "form" in your valuable paper. It is that we have rocking chairs for the upper classman. For four years I have been wearing the seat of my pants and tiring my muscles on hard bottomed chairs, and I think now that I deserve a cushioned rocking chair. With my body in an easy chair, my feet on a table and a cigarette in my mouth, I believe that my two hours a day would at least be bearable. R. S. Hortos.
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