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In the book, "Eminent Women in America," the very interesting and well written biography of Elizabeth Stuart Phelps, is the work of Mrs. Prof. Spring.
The recent changes in the time of some of the railroads does not meet with the approval of some students, viz: those who had an early dinner and were obliged to wait in cold depots at out of the way stations until some "extra" came along.
A certain student, who desired to accompany his Dulcina part of the way home, thought he would ride with her till he met the returning train. The car was rather crowded and the only vacant seat was by the side of another gentleman. There was no way out of it, so while the one who accompanied Miss stood up and gazed mournfully at the sight, she chatted, oh how pleasantly, to her seatmate.
"History oft repeats itself." Once upon a time, a long time ago, a certain damsel lost her slipper at a dance, and for ages this event has been handed down in song and story, until it has become a household word. A modern Cinderella upon a similar occasion sustained a similar loss, and all the young gentlemen of the town are seeking the slipper. But who will be the fortunate Prince, remains to be seen.
Lawrence and the University was quite well represented at the masquerade ball given at Olathe New Year's eve. Misses Laura Lyons, Alice Peabody, Cora Henshaw, Lettie Collins, Minnie Collins, Nettie Hubbard and W.H.Sears, were in attendance. All report a good time, and trust that in the near future they may be able to return this and many other favors received at the hands of the Olatheites. May they flourish like the bay tree, and may their shadows never grow less.
It was reported that one of the bright and shining lights of our Junior class, who
attended the State Teacher's Association at Topeka, was terribly "mashed" on a certain schoolmarm from the rural districts. So enamored of her was this youth that he forgot her name, and now wanders in this cold, cold world alone, a sadder, and it is to be hoped, a wiser man. Moral: Don't get "mashed," or if you do, don't forget to remember her name.
—Honesty has not become entirely extinct, even in this degenerate age, as the following instance will prove: A certain young gentleman, a student of the K. S. U., who attended a New Year's ball in the adjoining city, might have been a V ahead, except for his extreme honesty. In that most hospitable city, upon this occasion, the obliging dispenser of tickets tendered him a ten and other change in exchange for a five. The student observed the mistake and of his own accord rectified it. Strange but true.
The University was largely represented at the State Teachers' Association during the holidays. Chancellor Lippincott and Professors Canfield, Marvin and Miller being on hand from the faculty body. We noticed the following students and alumni from the University: W. H. Johnson, Olin Templin, Glen Miller, W. C. Spangler, L. H. Leach, W. S. Jenks, Mr. Cowdrick. Will Little, Mr. Spray, P. C. Young, F. H. Clark, Carrie Bauman, Lizzie Wilder, Miss Davis, Miss Coltrane, Mr. Ray, Geo. E. Rose and Clarence Smith. Doctor Marvin and Prof. W. Gleed also put in their appearance, reminding the boys of olden times.
Currey desires it distinctly understood that the beauty spot which ornaments his visage is not the result of any hilarious conduct, but the effect of trying to save goods from a burning store in Nortonville. He is getting tired of answering this question over and over, and takes this method of making his story public.