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UNIVERSITY COURIER.
A student in position to know, and speaking somewhat authoritatively, warns us that we "ought to have the Courier printed at the Journal office, and then it wouldn't get such cuts as came out in the Journal the other morning." We anxiously hope the journal won't give the Courier any more such "cuts," as we seriously think of giving them the printing next year.
There is a prospect for two other additions to the list of prizes offered. If the good work goes on every student ought to carry off one of these substantial honors.
The mathematical classes are at present the largest in the institution. Prof. Miller has one hundred and twenty pupils taking Middle Preparatory Algebra, by far the largest class since the University began. There are seventy-six in the Freshman Algebra, forty-five in Trigonometry, and ten in Calculus, making a total of two hundred and fifty-one students in mathematics.
His cuffs are new,
And collars, too,
And whether you vote for Glick,
Be it understood,
It'll do you good
To buy all of Bromelsick.
The class of '84, which has not only taken great pride in its own membership but has been looked upon as the flower of the University by outsiders, is rapidly passing away. This year has witnessed the loss of J. J. Crowder, E. A. Munsell, Harry Putnam, Carrie E. Heyward, Alla M. Barnes, Hattie Pugh, Earnest Himoe, and Robt. Ball. Three or four others have stated that this will be their last year. Of the sixty-nine members, who finished the Freshman course, it is safe to say that not over seventeen will grace the chapel rostrum on Commencement Day of '84.
We are sorry to learn that the old practice of filching wearing apparel from the cloak rooms has again begun. There are many instances in which mistakes may be made in the hurry of students to leave for dinner, but cases have arisen which admit of no such construction The perpetrators of these petty thefts should receive proper attention when discovered.
Whatever you need,
Just take heed
To what I tell you afore I go,
If it's bargains you'd get,
Just the place, you bet.
Is at Bromelsick's shirt depot.
Many members of last year's dancing club are attending the Y.M.C.A. hops.
The reception on Friday, the 27th ult., was certainly one of the finest ever given by the Faculty of this University. Every one seemed jovial, bent on making the general acquaintance of classmates and enjoying the occasion. Even the Professors themselves seemed to forget their age and position while they mingled in the general good feeling of the evening. Buch's orchestra helped to enliven the gaiety, and "all went merry as a marriage bell."
Already we have twenty-five exchanges on our list, with new ones arriving each day. Surely we are not so "contemptible" abroad after all.
The gymnasium in the University of Kansas proves a fizzle. Last year an association was formed for regular athletic practice under directors. While the novelty lasted the thing was a success. Soon, however, the apparatus became broken, the interest lagged, and the organization dissolved. Now the room is occasionally visited by a few who wish to kill time, but all scientific practice has ceased. A large number of our boys have four studies, those who do not, desire to spend their vacant hour in the library. There is little time for muscular development among our students outside of that used in climbing and decending Mount Oread. The longer a student remains in the University the more he learns the importance of curtailing work outside of regular studies. Two societies or clubs are enough for any student. Few have time for athletic training. It is now probable that the project of a ladies gymnasium will never again be mentioned.
Elegant cream linen note paper and envelopes to match, just received at A. B. Warren's.
The following are the accessions to the secret societies for this college year: Phi Kappa Psi—Jas. V. Humphrey and W. S. Jenks, two members. Beta Theta Pi Geo.W. Robinson, T. F. Houston, R. E. Stout, three members. Phi Gamma Delta-Harry A. Smith, Richard Horton, Jas. V. Mead, three members. I. C.'s-Laura Lyons, Mary Miller, Maggie Sands, Lillie Sherman, Mina Marvin, Helen Bay, seven members. Kappa Alpha Theta-Ora Good, Fannie Pratt, Alice Noble, Francis Johnson, May Webster, Mamie Swaim, Olive Thompson, seven members.
Hand-sewed boots, prices right, at Mason's.
Last Friday the Oread Society had its election of contestants for the annual contest with the Orophilian Literary Society. The secret societies carried the day. Greek did not meet Greek, but Greek and Greek combined to overthrow the formidable host of "barbs." It was an "unconditional surrender" on none. We are pleased to see the hate and unutterable contempt of last year develop into sisterly and brotherly love and affection this year. It betokens a good spirit among the Greeks. Daily Tribune.
Spencerian ink at Warren's.
The clubbing system seems to be uncommonly popular now. The Dining Association first commenced with fifteen members, the Quincy Street Club followed with fourteen, and now the New York Street Club has been organized with thirteen names on its roll. This makes a total of forty-two. Verily the day of the boarding house system is waning. Pass the cakes.
Rubber goods of all kinds at Mason's.
A very ingenious plan was employed by one of our Seniors during the late reception. Learning from experience the difficulty of keeping up a sprightly conversation with the fair ones, he committed a set number of remarks for the occasion, including a few jokes, an enormous amount of "taffy," and a few general observations. The evening came and the plan proved an admirable one. But, alas! by chance, a lady promenading close behind heard repeated the compliments, etc., he had passed on her. As a result, six of his fair companions got together, compared notes, and formed conclusions.