UNIVERSITY COURIER.
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Over one hundred tickets were sold to students for Keene upon the opening of the boards last Thursday. Probably as many more were sold during the day, thus showing that the boys appreciate genuine talent when it comes.
Wm. Wiedemann has newly papered his ice cream parlor, and put upon the floor a nice brussels carpet.
The event of Keene coming to Lawrence is a good example of Lawrence's prosperity. A year ago to speak of Abbott or Keene coming to this place would have provoked a laugh. Now not only have we obtained two of the highest representatives of the American stage,— Abbott in the opera, and Keene in the drama,but the opera house is crowded from "pit to dome." We are glad to see our students show their appreciation of such classics by giving so liberal a patronage. If space permits in our next we will give a review of the play. Meanwhile those who desire to hear something really superior,and have not procured seats should call at Bates & Fields at once. Keene is a most powerful speaker, so that it will be preferable to have seats far back rather than near the stage.
Barteaux is night "bar tender" for the city library.
The Phi Kappa Psis had a social feast on the occasion of Stuart Henry's visit here.
"Pa." is the latest way of addressing professors.
The Regents selected the southwest corner of the university building for the location of the new chemical laboratory.
The address of Hon. S. A. Riggs upon "Railroad monopolies" was a very able presentation of the growth of the railroad and its present control of social and political institutions. The St. John mass meeting at the Baptist church drew away a large number that would have otherwise attended. Many of the statements in the lecture were of a most startling nature; and backed as they were by quotations from leading conservative men, caused the audience to take the subject in serious thought.
Wm. Wiedemann has just open up his ice cream parlor for the present season's trade.
The "Famous" clothing store which started out with such a "big whoop" last fall was rolled over and killed by a seven thousand dollar saw-log last Monday. It was a surprise to nobody, much less a disapointment. The Courier lost four dollars on the concern but never expected to get it, even if they had held out longer.
Hon. L. F. Green delivered the last lecture of the course. The address, though short, was most entertaining. For some reason the subject announced, "Garfield," was changed to a more philosophical dissertation on the want of improving opportunities in life.
Sullivan got his fine remitted by the Orophilians after much discussion.
M. L. Pittsford's new line of millinery stock to just from Chicago.
The annual editors have commenced work in earnest.
Oh! ye hot man, which will you take, ice cream or soda water? Ah just so—then come with me to Wiedemann's parlor.
No proxies can be voted in the COURIER company.
Wiedemann can furnish parties, with ice cream and fruits at short notice.
One or two of the Seniors talk of going home and returning commencement.
A recent episode in student high (?) life has been the occasion of considerable whispering in cloak rooms and alcoves.
M. L. Pittsford has just opened a millinary store over Rushmer's jewelry store. With her stock she is direct from Chicago.
The librarian gets $300.00., per year.
Bates & Fields have recieved a fine lot of wall paper.
At the next meeting of the Regents, the Oreads will ask that their society walls be given a coat of smooth plaster.
Girls! go to the opening at Misses A. & C. Mugler's Friday & Saturday.
Seldom has there been the enthusiasm displayed by the students over the appearance of any actor in Lawrence as over that of the great Keene for Monday evening.
Bates & Fields keep up their interest in student matters. They offer their regular amount of prizes.
Buttonhole bouquets are now being worn on the shoulder.
Misses A. & C. Mugler will have their annual display next Friday and Saturday.
A large number of students are leaving the University to attend to spring work on the farms. And yet some say all the students are from Lawrence.
Mrs. Gardener has just returned from New York city, where she has purchased a large and elegant assortment of millinery and fancy goods. She is now prepared to meet the demands of the most fastidious, and will be pleased to have all her old patrons call and examine the latest styles. Mrs. Gardener is the recognized leader of fashions in these lines of goods, and she has made her selections for this spring and summer with more care and pains-taking than usual. Her latest invoices comprise all of the novelties of the season, and the ladies can be assured that from her large and complete stock they will be enabled to procure the most fashionable designs. Those desiring to avail themselves of this splendid opportunity will do well to call as soon as possible.
John Sullivanpresents the Daily Kansas City Times to the library.
Tiekets for Keene have gone more rapidly than for any other player who has visited Lawrence, Abbott not accepted.
Club rates for pictures at Mettners.
Rumors of changes in the faculty have found their way into University gossip but are thought for the most part mere speculations.
Crew has anything you want in his line.
The Junior figures that they will graduate with thirty members. Thirty-nine names decorate the roll this year.
Crew aims to please all students
The Senior picture for the Annual is a piece of fine work. It was executed by Francis Mettner.