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The Phi Psis have fitted up their double parlors in a most elegant manner.
The baccalaurate sermon, delivered by the Rev. Herrick Johnson on Sunday evening, was the only real baccalaurate sermon delivered for some time, and we think we voice the sentiments of many when we say that it was the best one ever delivered. He chose for his subject the Formative Power of the Bible on Character. He said that the Bible taught five great factors which in their fullest sense made up the perfect man. These were, heartiness, fixedness, aggressiveness, the power of reserve, the courage of repose and self sacrifice. Five principles which no one can do better than to try to live up to.
The class of '81 had a reunion on Monday afternoon. Fourteen members of the class of '81 out of the 18 who graduated were present. Of course a good time was had talking over olden times and pondering upon the future.
This being the time for reunions, and since a number of Williams College men belong to Kansas and its University, they also met and discussed the days of auld lang syne. Dr. Bascom being an alumnus was present.
C. W. Smith, of the class of 76, delivered a fine address to a large and enthusiastic audience on Tuesday evening.
Miss Mattie Erb, who has been in attendance at the University for the past two years, leaves to-day for her home in Little Rock. She will not return.
The first alumni banquet passed off pleasantly, and without the least question will in the future be an important part of Commencement week.
Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Stocks attended the Commencement exercises.
Tuesday, at a meeting of the stockholders of the UNIVERSITY REVIEW, the following board was elected for next year :
Editor-in-chief—W. H. Johnson.
Editors—S. M, Cook, P. R. Bennett, Fannie E. Pratt, Nettie Hubbard, S. T. Gilmore, B. K. Bruce.
Managers-E.F.Caldwell, C.D. Dean.
The editors chosen are all well known,and are well qualified for their positions. The business management will be equally well conducted, and we are sure that the REVIEW of next year will be better than ever before
R. W. E. Twitchell has been appointed major of the New Mexican militia. This not only means honor, but now and then actual service. Those of the boys who marched under "Twitch" in the spring of '80, will feel honored by his promotion.
The Phi Kappa Psi boys give their annual symposium to-night.
The Senior Beta Theta Pi boys made calls Commencement afternoon on their many friends.
The prize contests this year were of unusual interest from the value of the prizes given, which was greater than any ever before offered for such work. Particular mention must be made of the elegant nineteen-volume edition of Carlyle offered for the best oration by S. T. Field & Co. This is the best and most valuable prize ever given in K. S. U. All old students know well that Field's is the best place to buy all University books, that a large line is always on hand, and any book wanted on short notice will be telegraphed for if necessary. This firm pays special attention to the wants of students, and the boys all appreciate it. From three year's experience the writer would advise all new students entering college to buy their books and other supplies of S. T. Field & Co.
Next year a large number of new students will enter, and we take this opportunity of directing them to the best place in the city for books. Mr. Field himself, or "Hargis," or any of their numerous assistants, will always make you welcome.
If the Chancellor and clerk were not too dignified, they would say to every one entering college: "Young man, I know the ropes in this town, and I'm giving you straight goods. Go to Field's for your books and writing materials. I'm a shouting to you."
Did you see that straw hat go down the street with a Senior? Well, I will tell you all about it: You see the Senior stopped at Bromelsick's, and although he (the Senior) had several old hats at home and at Hope's, he was so impressed with the lateness of the styles and the superiority in quality, that he bought a new one. Don't tell anybody, but Bromelsick takes the lead in spite of competition.
And now comes A. B. Warren and makes an "Happy David" that he did, can and will sell stationary in all conceivable styles and shapes, pens, pencils, pocket-books, pocketknives, cicalas, steel engravings, and O dear me, everything, &c., &c., as cheap as any place in the West, and he aint sure but a good deal cheaper.
F. F. Mettner, the old stand-by of Lawrence people in the photograph line, will always be pleased to have the students call on him. Pictures of all kinds and the best that can be obtained in the city, furnished on short notice.