RE COURIER. stock stylish wheth- monion. ially. swered. ty. ARET. aver, THE WEEKLY UNIVERSITY complete bl use ES. TES TING GOODS. its ! Bank, ts. fill cash ang busi- Cashier EE. ysters KAN. TTER Coals E CITY. ts St. lor gars. E, KAN PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY MORNING. SUBSCRIPTION FIFTY CENTS PER YEAR. Vol. III. LOCAL Join us. Do join us. Please join us. You must join us. Blood on the moon. And all over the corridors Several new students have LAWRENCE, KANSAS, JANUARY 9, 1885. The hill was rather slippery, wasn't it? Several new students have enrolled. Albert is a bad man for "aggraianism." Oread election one week from this afternoon. We recognize F. H. S. as "Old Student." All is quiet again among the fierce Orophilians. "Hand me that meat dish, Hon ey." - Sh—r—d. The Phi Gamms have a hop in their hall this evening. Subscribe for the COURIER. Only 25 cents to June 1. It is time to put up the sign. "Keep off the grass." Both literary societies start the year with good programs. two societies are faced again. Piano payments are due. Both literary When Greek meets Greek then is the two of words. The Juniors are talking about running a "University Hop." Competition for the places in the oratorial contest is quite brisk. Prof. Canfield's "talk" Tuesday evening will be on "Labor." A few students are still dropping to say "Happy New Year." oratorical contest is quite messy. About twenty students took in Romania Rye last Monday evening. Pay your subscription to the Courier without waiting to be dunned. Wilson Kinnear took part in the "Plantation Minstrels" at Ottawa last week. Tell it not in Gath, but keep your eyes open for those two sub rosa Kats. How many students knew where the lesson was the first day after vacation? The Oreads are talking up an Oread reception, by which they may add to their treasury. For the first time in K. S. U.'s history the collegiate students outnumber the preps. The time to hand in orations to compete in oratorical contest was extended to Monday. The Seniors felt "oh, so bad" over not having a recitation in moral philosophy Wednesday. The Oread mock trial has been postponed to insure the attendance of important witnesses. Most of the students returned from home Saturday and Sunday, but a good many held over till Monday. Orations competing for a position in the oratorical contest must be handed in by Monday morning next. Fred Bowersock is doing Personal work in the absence of F. W. Barnes. The aspiring poet who aims at fame through the columns of the Courier had better change the subject. Smiley sings bass in the Presbyterian choir at Ottawa, and of course has to walk home with the soprano. What is the difference between H—— and the U. S. treasury? The treasury is only part full all the time. Why did so many young ladies of a certain society cut classes Wednesday? Why, a new girl, you see. The Anabasis class, under the leadership of Prof. Sterling, is closely following the retreating Ten Thous and. We hope the attendance at chapel will continue throughout the term to be as large as it has been for the last week. Miss Fannie Pratt stopped at the Hotel Royal while in New Orleans. Gilmore spent part of his time at the same place. Several volumes of Greek and Latin authors, including Plato, Homer, Valerions, Maximus and Prudentius, have lately been added to the library. The student who nearly exhausted himself getting books back to the library before the holidays, "to be indexed, you know," is now hunting for the fool-killer. Have you the *Christian Advocate*? asked Rey. McEwen of Smith's clerk. We keep it,but we are out just at present. Oh well, give me the COURIER, it's all the same. There are but four hundred and thirty students enrolled now. But two hundred and thirty-four are collegiate, being sixty-five more than last year, and this with a much more strict method of classification. He had met her at the rink, and walked to the gate with her when she said : "Won't you come in, Cyrus?" "N—no, I guess not," said Cyrus, hesitating. "I wish you would," the gri went on, "it's awful lonesome. Mother has gone out and father is up stairs groaning with rheumatism in his legs." We would request all our foreign subscribers to send in their subscription without waiting for a "dun" from the business managers. The amount is so small that every one should be willing to pay up without delay. "Then I'll come," A large number of students visited New Orleans during the Christmas holidays. They report the exposition yet in a state of preparation. There was little to be seen. They say it will be at least a month before it will be in full running order. "Both legs?" asked Cyrus. "Softly the evening star "Yes, both legs." Was shining in the west. Superintendent Marvin brought up the Indian students to the University during the holidays to look through the building. It is said that they saw many wonderful sights. Prof. Snow's manakin sorely troubled them. One modestly inquired if it was not a spirit. And Luna from her golden car Shed gracious peace and rest. Shed gracious peace and re A maiden—starry-eved— Looked up with lashes wet was shining in the west. And Luna from her golden car Dr. Lippincott has interviewed a great many of the State legislature on the subject of the appropriation to the University. He has been very successful so far, and has enlisted the favor of nearly all whom he has interviewed, toward giving a generous appropriation. Her lover whispered 'stewed or fried!' She shouted, "Oh wow!" Looked up with lashes wet. Her lover whispered "stawed or fried?" Yesterday the corridors presented an unusually lively appearance, owing to the efforts of two young ladies' fratermities to secure a new student. The boys took sides and put up their faith in money. Up to the present writing no conclusions have been arrived at, but Little and Morgan are hedging. She lover whispered sweets of fire She faltered "stewed, you bet!" Curdy was making down Massachusetts street when his girl's cousin paralyzed him with the remark: "You can't come around to our house any more." Al wilted, but managed to gasp: "Why?" "O, you come around seven days in the week now, and you can't come any more," Al set 'em up. Oread program for this afternoon declamations, Laura Lyons, Anna Shepherd; readings, Minnie Gardner, Minnie Raught; essays, Fred Bowersock, B C. Preston; orations, Cyrus Crane, H. E. Riggs. Debate, question: Resolved, That the annexation of Canada is desirable. Affirmative, Dick Horton, W. Y. Morgan; negative, Frank Talbott, Mr. Prescott. Prof. Canfield's "talk" at the Y. M. C. A. rooms Tuesday night was on the "Rights of the Road." He explained the rights involved in ownership, obstruction, driving and other practical subjects on this line, entertaining and instructing a large number of young men. These "talks" are very valuable, and those attending learn many things which could otherwise be obtained by a great deal of work. As we stated last week, the old Arion quartette were reunited here New Year's day, and called on their many friends. The quartette and friends were entertained at Dr. Marvin's on the evening of the 2d, and a very pleasant time is reported. While making the rounds they delighted all who heard them by renditions of the old songs, and sustained their old reputation. Orophilian program for this afternoon: Readings, R. A. Rutledge, Fred Pickering; declamations, H. F. Albert, Inez Taggart; essays, D. W. Raines, Ida Hogdon; elective exercises, A. L. Ackley, Lillian Bell; orations, T. F. Doran, A. L. Wilmouth. Debate: Is city building conducive to the best interests of a nation? Affirmative, S. M. Cook, J. D. McLaren; negative, E. F. Caldwell, J. B. Harris. Jake Musser is on a farm at Belle Springs. PERSONAL. Will Lane will probably graduate with '85. W. S. Kinnear is in Ottawa at present. Ross Wemple spent the holidays in the city. George Ropes will rejoin his class next term. Dr. Lippincott went to Topeka Wednesday. Charlie Metcalfe has entered the class of '86. Ex-Prof. Stimpson visited the K. S. U. Monday. Will Stevens suffers from the trouble of Job. Eugene Allen, of Lawrence, enrolled Monday. Lillie Gentry will not return to school this session. S. T. Gilmore arrived Saturday from New Orleans. '81, Scott Hopkins, visited old scenes last Monday. Miss Alice Litchfield returned from Wyandotte Saturday. W. S. Jenks was in the city New Years to see the boys. Frank Crowell has a handsome new Phi Gamma Delta pin. Barry Hatch has returned from his home at Fort Riley. Miss Jennie Walker visited her I. C. sisters yesterday. Will and John Findley are at their home in Mount Pleasant. Prof. Arthur Canfield was in Topeka during the vacation. Agnes Clarke is in Mexico studying the Spanish language. Hattie T. Williams visited in 11 worth during the holidays. Helen Sutliff returned Monday from a visit in Kansas City. Charlie Daly, a student of two years ago, enrolled Monday. W. II. Bremen is the latest addition to the Beta brotherhood. W. L. Kerr was detained in Ottawa till Monday by legal business. Tella Chapman spent a good share of her vacation in Kansas City. Arthur Bartenex is now holding a case on the Kansas City Journal. No.18. Laura Lyons is visiting in the country and will not return till next week. J. D. McLaren sent a large box of cats to the medics from Minneapolis. The chancellor's niece, Miss Josie Cook, of Kansas City, enrolled Monday. J. D. McLaren returned Monday from his visit to that Summerville girl. Sharrard and Charley Linley accidentally visited in Leavenworth Monday. Fannie Pratt returned Tuesday from New Orleans. She can tell you all about it. Capt. J. N. Roberts, represetnative from Lawrence, visited the University Tuesday. Miss Clara Coffin will rejoin her class, all reports to the contrary notwithstanding. F. W. Barnes returned from Leavenworth yesterday, looking very much "gone." Dr. Rockwell will supplement Prof. Snow's lectures in physiology at very reasonable rates. Misses Hattie and Lulu Dunn returned Saturday from a week's visit in Kansas City. 82, J. T. Harlow, is now practicing law in Kansas City, and report says is doing well. Rob McAlpine and Ed Cruise made New Year's calls with the P. X. N. club, of Wyandotte. Hallie Smith has returned, after spending a very pleasant vacation at home in East Lynne, Mo. Miss Lizzie Barker, of Leavenworth, was in the city Monday, as the guest of Miss Farr Hunt. Tommie Neil returned Tuesday from Caldwell, where he has been visiting the noble red men. Miss Maud Mansfield returned Tuesday to the school which she is attending at St. Charles, Mo. Mr. A. Collins, of Solomon City, member-elect to the legislature, visited the K. S. U. and his Phi brothers yesterday. E. A. Gildemeister did not stop short at the exposition but went on, and is having a grand time in Cuba. Rob. McAlpine has presented Sigma Chi hall with a very handsome India ink drawing of their badge. Miss Sue Miles visited the University last Monday. She says she will be ready for work again next term. Barnes and Sullivan, growing tired of single life, have united their fortunes in partnership. Bless you, my children. H. L. Call has not recovered from his last stand-up-for-four-rounds against Sullivan, and will not return this year. Olive Thompson was detained at home till Tuesday, but arrived in time to participate in Kat meeting Wednesday morning. Mrs. Annie Boddington, nee Mozley, who has been visiting her parents here the last six weeks, returned home last Wednesday. Miss Maud Thrasher has donned the pin of Kappa Alpha Theta, and will make an excellent member. Miss Julia Benedict left Monday to attend the Female College in Independence, Mo. We hate to lose her, but wish her success in her studies there. Earnest Brown, at present residing in Las Vagas, New Mexico, visited his old home in Wyandotte Sunday, and "took in the sights" of the historic city Monday. W. C. Hamilton, a Sigma Chi from Wabash College, whom the Alpha Xi boys expected to join them in K. S. U., has accepted a professorship in the University of New Mexico.