THE CORRIDORS.
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-Latest designs in gold and silver ware at Rushmer's.
—Classes were very thin Monday, but the chapel and corridors were unusually lively. Is this the effect of Thanksgiving?
It was on the day of November,
In the year of our Lord '83,
That inquired at the office,
"Have you any letters for me?"
The postmaster handed one over,
Which was opened with greatest delight.
But it read: "We are both well and able,
Yet—we find it convenient, not quite."
Make yourself happy with silver bought of Rushmer.
THE OROPHILIAN SOCIETY was never in a more prosperous condition than at present. Its membership has been increased this year by enthusiastic and worthy students.
The essays read at the last society meeting were worthy the attention of any audience. They showed careful preparation, nothing more, however, than we could expect from Miss Armour and Mr. Billingsly.
The oration delivered by Mr. Gates, of the law department, was the best rendered, the most polished oration delivered in Orophilian Hall for four years at least, and it was not lacking in its effects upon the audience. One criticism, however, it was too long. R.
-Silver tea-sets at Rushmer's.
—Largest stock of silver in the city, at Rushmer's.
According to the joint agreement of the two societies the contest is to be held the Friday after December 15. This year that date would be the 21st, or two days after college closes for vacation. This trouble will probable be remedied at the next meeting of the societies, and the date probably fixed for Wednesday, the 19th.
—Best makes of watches, at Rushmer's.
—Rushmer will do you good on Christmas.
The second annual convention of the Young Men's Christian Association of Kansas was held with the association in Lawrence, November 29, 30, and December 1 and 2. The following were the officers chosen: President, B. F. Thaxter, of Leavenworth; vice presidents, L. D. Pettit, of Emporia, H. C. Root, of Topeka; secretary, W. W. Bollard, of Topeka. The following prominent association workers were present from abroad: E. D. Ingersoll, railway secretary of International Committee, New York; Robert Weidensall, Western secretary, Chicago; N. D. Hillis, representing the college work, Chicago; A. T. Hemingway, general secretary, Chicago; Geo. T. Coxhead, secretary of Missouri, and W. H. Worth, assistant secretary, Kansas City.
At the first meeting, held Thursday evening, November 29, an address of welcome to the delegates was given by Hon. Ed. Russell, to which F. H. Clark, of Emporia, responded.
Friday and Saturday were given to business sessions of the convention and to the discussion of practical topics relating to association work. The work among college students was ably presented by Mr. Hillis.
On Sunday morning the pulpits of several of the churches were occupied by delegates to the convention. In the afternoon a meeting for men only was held in the Congregational Church, conducted by A. T. Herningway, of Chicago. The meeting was largely attended, and much interest was manifested At the same time a meeting for ladies only was held at the Presbyterian Church, conducted by Robert Weidensall In the evening a union mass meeting was held at the Congregational Church, at which time several addresses were made on the need of special work for young men, and the way the work is being done by the Young Men's Christian Association. The farewell meeting followed these addresses.