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The University was well represented at the State Teacher's Association which was held at Topeka Dec.26,27 and 28th The faculty was represented by Chancellor Lippincott, Prof.Miller, Prof.Canfield and Prof.Marvin.
The students in attendance were Miss Ashley, Miss Mary Williams, Olin Templin, E. L. Cowdrick, W. S. Jenks, W. H. Johnson, W. T. Little and H. A. McLean. Among the teachers we saw many faces that were once familiar with the halls of the K. S. U., especially those of the class of '83. Of this class represented there we had the pleasure of meeting F. H. Clark of Emporia, Geo. E. Rose of Armourdale, W. S. Whirlow, and Miss Mary Davis and Miss Ella Coltrane of Lawrence. The genial face of L. M. Spray shone among the assemblage. C. J. Smith was there in the interest of Wyandotte county. The Association as a whole was a success. Many good papers were read and, in general, well discussed.
Here also, as we might expect, was the theoretical teacher with a theory that he had read in some educational paper a few days before; forgetting, for the time being, that he had just left behind him three or four months work in which perhaps but little, if any, trace of his theory could be found if the comparison was made. Again the more aesthetic mind found vent in oratory and poetry. From some unaccountable reason the session closed without discussing pro and con the question of corporal punishment.
The last lecture delivered before the Normal Literary Society was in all respects a complete success. Prof. Nichols did credit to the department which he represents. His lecture was clear, bright and instructive to the entire satisfaction of all who had the pleasure of hearing it.
For the benefit of those who were posted on the N. L. S. programme for December 21st, notice is given that the programme has been continued to January 11th, at which date all members of the society are requested to be present.
The Normalites who are taking "Trig" are expected to be present "in force" in Prof. Miller's room Wednesday, January 9, at 3 P.M., with business intentions.
The class in School laws of Kansas will meet immediately after the recitation in "Trig."
If we had charge of the Literary department of this paper,we would publish Gray's Elegy, that one of our Freshmen might commit it, and one of our Juniors find out who the author was. This is not intended for a joke.
News comes to us that Miss Ella Keist, that was, has verified the old saying with regard to female teachers. Our best wishes go with her; may she live a long and happy life.
The custom in the literary societies of putting the girls on for readings, declamations and essays, reserving orations and debates for the boys, should be changed. We see nothing in the orations peculiarly unfitting to ladies, and as for the debates—why it is an every day necessity to woman's life. Moreover until the girls take part in parliamentary drill, the highest truest and grandest aim of education will never be reached.