Students travel in the best of Rigs, and they get them of TOOTHAKER. Commencement Doings OROPHILIAN-OREAD CONTEST.—The Oread-Orophilian contest on Friday evening was greeted by a crowded hall. The president of the evening, T. F. Doran, conducted the exercises in true Orophilian style. Sadie Emery's essay on "Utopia" was delivered with a rich, smooth voice, which lacked only in volume. Lillian Bell's thoughtful essay on "Social Tendencies," was distinctly spoken, with but little reference to the manuscript. Both essays were lengthy. In the debate, F. H. Olney earnestly affirmed that the negro was not qualified to vote. A. C. Markley eloquently combatbed his arguments, Agnes Wright's "Order for a Picture" was spoken with touching pathos. Maud Thrasher so talked about "Whistling in Heaven" that the audience was held spell-bound. J. E. Curry's oration on "The Genius of the Jews" vividly described that oppressed race. Victor Linley's masterly tribute to Edwin M. Stanton was the crowning effort of the evening. The instrumental music by Orrel Hig'bargin and Mabel Gore formed pleasant interludes. Lizzie Wolcott's solo was sweetly sung. Birdie Starr touchingly sang of Springtime. The Amphion Quartette received its never failing welcome, and did even better than ever. The contest was a very close one, and both societies claim the victory. FIELD DAY.—A pleasant afternoon last Saturday attracted about three hundred people, mostly students, to Bismarck grove, where the exercises of Field Day were held. They were all good, especially so, considering the time for preparation. Below is a summary of the contests, winners names printed in small caps. Long jump...HAYLETT, Watson, McBride Hardie race, 220 yds. ...McBride, Cruise, Kett Throwing weight ...WATSON, Davis, Kett 100 yard dash ...Little, Cruise Quarter mile dash ...Foster, Kett 50 yard dash ...FOSTER, McBride, Cruise Heavy weight wrestling ...Foster, Watson Light Weight wrestling ...Ketter Kett Running high jump ...McBride, Cruise Vaulting jump ...Kett, HAYLETT Throwning ball ..McBride, Foster, Davis, Kett Running long jump ..WATSON, McBride, Cruise 50 yard backward zash ..Ketter, Foster Backward jump ..SHARRAD, Kett Hop, skip and jump ..WATSON, McBride, Cruise Hand-Spring ..Ketter, SHARRAD High kick ..HAYLETT, McBride Piston shot, 100 yards ..RICHARD, Foster Judge> Prof. A. G. Candell, Prof. E. L. Nichols, Prof. M. W. Sturling. Time-keeper> Prof. W. H. Carrath. Warranty> W. H. Carrath. Marshall of the day> Prof. L. D. Lycbe. CREW-GROVENOR CONTEST.—This contest, which takes the place of the old faculty prize contest, was a very popular morning. The speakers were all young and were there to make reputations. The program was: B. P. Blair...The March of Mind Fred Bowersock...Extract from Ingersoll Agnes Wright...A Golden Land F. G. Crowell...Woman Citizenship T. F. Doran...Idols Gertie Humnicut...Extract from Curtis Jean Oliver...Battle of Waterloo T. J. Schall...The Classics S. W. Shattuck...Charles Summer Mand Thrasher...Extract from Brown May Webster...The Orator's Power Ross Wemple...Character of Lafayette The prizes were awarded; to Mand Thrasher, the Grovenor, to T. F. Doran the Crew. The result seemed satisfactory to all. HONORS TO BAYARD.—At the request of the students Secretary Bayard consented to be shown the sights of Lawrence Monday afternoon. Toothaker very kindly offered his best velvet lined carriage and his magnificent four white horses for the purpose. The carriage and four-in hand were profusely decked with wreaths of flowers. From the residence of ex-Mayor Bowersock, the party drove to the Indian school, accompanied by Judge Emery and other Lawrence citizens, and by ex-Governor Glick and other distinguished gentlemen. In Bayard's carriage our good Kansas governor, Chas. Robinson, assisted by J. D. McLaren and Crume, did the honors to the Secretary of State. Bayard inquired much of Dr. Marvin about the Indian school. Driving past the late Dudley Haskell's residence, the secretary expressed great reverence for our Kansas protectionist. Then the party drove down Massachusetts street, under the large barrier stretched across the street with "Welcome to Bayard." Then the students took the secretary to Bismarck grove, drove around the park and had the fine Lawrence trotting horses shown to him. He is a great lover of horses, and was much delighted to seq our races. Here many students and citizens had congregated, and an informal reception was held. Senator Plumb and Chief Justice Horton joined the party and all came back through the residence part of Lawrence to our Kansas University. Chancellor Lippincott placed the party in the charge of Prof. Dyche as guide, and Bayard was shown our bugs and bears, our stones and statues. Bayard has hunted much on our Kansas prairies, and had a great talk with Dyche about hunting times. The secretary praised the view from the dome and was much impressed with our fertile soil. Coming down the hill again, the students' distinguished guest was left to take tea with his host, J. D. Bowersock Bayard said that his stay in Lawrence was a real holiday to him—a welcome relief from the greedy crowd of off-seekers and busy work at Washington. "Here," he said, "I have spent one quiet, restful Sabbath." After the address on Monday evening, the students' committee handed Bayard over to the citizens of Lawrence, who then gave him a public reception and a banquet. At the close of the reception he was driven to banqueting hall where were found 250 of the most prominent citizens of the State. After a sumptuous repast Gov. Robinson arose and in a pleasing address welcomed him to Lawreece. Mr. Bayard replied in a most happy strain, expressing himself as highly pleased with his visit to K. S. U., paying it a high compliment. He was followed by Senator Plumb, and he by Dr. Munford, of the Kansas City Times, and Gov. Glick, who in his eulogy on Kansas said of K. S. U.: "We have given our children a State University second to none in our country, and had I a child for a college course he should go through the Kansas State University." NORMAL NIGHT.—A good audience found an excellent program presented Saturday evening by the Normal society. All the performers did well and the music was particularly fine. The following was the program : At one o'clock the party adjourned, with three rousing cheers for Secretary Bayard. M. L. Furl, President of the Evening. Invocation . . . . . Dr. P. J. Williams Solo . . . . . . . . . . . Kate Merrill William Furl and Slumber Sing, Same and Better Essay...C. H. Nowlin Good Citizenship the end of Public Elu- tation Declamation ... Flora Eddy Hager in the Wilderness. Duett, Flanno, Prof McDonald, Mabel Gore Fantasia on William Tell Debate—Affirmative, I. H. Rose; Negative, Mary Salin. Ineeded. That the English language in its history and structure should not be substituted for the dead languages in a college course of study. Solo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mudge Shannon Mother's Prayer. Essay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hattie Black The Gates Ajar. Oration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M. E. Pierson The Hope of Our Country- Medley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amphion Quartette CLASS DAY. — Promptly at ten o'clock on Tuesday morning the Juniors and Seniors took possession of the ornamented rostrum. W. C. Stevens directed the exercises in good shape. Rev. DeLoe offered the invocation. W. Y. Morgan delivered the salutatory in his usud happy manner. W. H. Johnson very eloquently delivered an oration on Purer Public Morality. J. V. Humphrey handed down the old class hat to the Juniors warning the world that the class of '85 was sinful and altogether wicked. His jokes were greeted with applause. Hattie Haskell received the hat for the Juniors, and her answer sparkled with wit and humor. Miss Hulet was the gipsy fortune-teller of '85, and well did she portray their future. Frank Foster's oration on Corporations was thoughtful and clear. A. E. Curdy's poem was profound, and had something of the spirit of Goethe's Faust. The valedictory by E. F. Caldwell was a mastery effort. The music by the Gillis' House Orchestra of Kansas City was grand, and the audience especially appreciated the Xylophone. The class motto was at Bayard Banquet the evening before, and showed the effects of late hours. Both classes showed both beauty and brains. Through the donor's generosity, Higgins exchanged his Field prize of Chamber's encyclopedia for a set of Monroe's bound gilt edged Shakespeare's works of Hudson's note. He won the encyclopedia two years ago on essay contest. Scene at oratorical contest, at its close; Graham: “Little, I will give you one dollar for your chances. (Little accepts). McLaren: “Graham, I will give you two dollars for your bargain.” (Graham accepts). Judges come in; McLaren gets the $15 prize; accounts balanced show Little $1 ahead, Graham $1 ahead, McLaren has $13 out of $15. Did you get a postal card; have you responded; If not, why not? "I got a postal card," One of the old time Oread dance was held in Oread hall Monday last. Despite the vigilance of the chancellor and Prof. Dyche and the daring feat of Brown in climbing up the ventilator, the students—if they might be called such—have overcome every obstacle which may have thrown itself in their path. By untiring vigilance, or by hiring of a special janitor for the purpose of preventing this especial thing, the chancellor can stop these dances; by these means only can they be stopped. Let the profs, and jailers take warning. PERSONAL. George Watson came in Saturday for the "doings." W. J. Pierson came in Monday. Fred Jones is here from Sedalia. A. J. Graham left Thursday for Winfield, his home. Ask Caldwell about his "remitance from the west." Maud Mansfield returned Thursday for summer vacation. Dr. Lippincott has been a very busy man for the past week. Jessie Austin has been the guest of M. W. R. E. Yeager since Thursday, Sloan went home Friday. He will be in Harvey county during the summer. Nickel went home to Newton, Kansas, Saturday. Happy Summer, Henry. Prof. Keck has accepted a lucrative posi tion in Boston, and will not return next year. Miss Minnie Raught will spend the summer at home in Pennsylvania. She expects to return next year. L. M. Spray, of '81, having finished a year of pedagogy in Topeka, is back for commencement. Mrs. Chancellor Lippincott came up from Kansas City Friday, and will attend all commencement exercises. C. J. Simmons, of '82, after graduating at several medical colleges, has returned and will settle in Lawrence. Miss Clara Reasoner, after a pleasant years work here, in which she made a friend in every acquaintance, returned to her home in the western part of the State Saturday. John T. Harlow, of '82, came up to attend the Phi Gamma Delta reunion, and announces an excellent law practice at Kansas City. Bion S. Hutchings is undergoing a tanning process at the hands of the Kingman Courier. Something would "drap" if we were him. There is a limit to human endurance, F. H. Clark, Normal, '83, now secretary Kansas City Railway Y. M. C. A., has just been elected superintendent of the Beloit public schools for next year. This position has been able filled for three years by Caroline Bauman. The following we clip from an exchange. 'Rah for Crowell: "The leading public men of the State are educating their sons at the University of Kansas. This speaks well for their good judgment and loyalty to the State. Major Crowell, the oldest mail inspector in the service, has a bright boy who appeared in the public exercises yesterday with very much credit to himself, and acquitted himself so well, that the symptoms are very apparent that he is a chip of the old block." Palace Skating Rink Patronize those who patronize you. A. J. GRIFFIN, Dealer in all kinds of Hard & Soft Coal WOOD, LIME, ETC. 199 Massachusetts St., Lawrence, Kansas MRS. E. ORMES, Millinery Rooms, 133 Massachusetts St., Up Stairs, LAWRENCE, KANSAS. Immune line of Spring Goods just In. 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