UNIVERSITY COURIER. Clarence Smith, one of last year's prominent Normals, has been elected County Superintendent of Wyandotte county by a majority of 500. The Courier extends its congratulations. CORSETS. You can buy an excellent corset for 50 cts at Geo. Innes & Co.'s. What is the use of language when a company of the fairer mortals makes a "fraternity," and Young Men's Christian Association is composed partly of ladies? If you are going to marry after Commencement take a look at wedding stationery at Warren's. Considerable excitement existed among our embryo politicians on the night of the 7th, several missing their studies and staying up all night listening to election returns. If you want birthday cards call at Bates & Field's. They have a very full and artistic line of Marcus Ward's, Prangs & Ward's, and Gay & Co.'s productions. The Oreads did a meritorious act in electing J. P. Jacke President. Mr. Jacke had worked in the society four years without receiving a single honor at the hands of the members. Finest stock of ribbons, buttons, dress goods, cloaks, and everything in the dry goods line at Geo. Innes & Co.'s. The Juniors are thundering forth their oratorical productions during the present session. Moses among the rushes Was as pure as pure could be. If you'd be as pure as he. Why, buy and use the brushes. kept by C. W. Straffon. Prof. Canfield.—"Gleed, what we want is a velocipede. Suppose we get one between us?" Prof. Gleed. —Good idea. Guess that's the only way we could manage it—get it between us!" America's great actress; Charlotte Thompson in Jane Eyre, Nov. 28th. Pliny Soper made one of his periodical visits to Lawrence, last Friday. Look, read! Silk handkerchiefs, cuff buttons, scarf pins, silk muffers, and fancy goods, specialties at Bromelsick's. Why is Lindley different from a Chinaman? Because he dont like Rice. If you want pocket books or purses call at Bates & Field's, for they have just received a new and large assortment. Last Friday the scientific corps of the University, consisting of Profs. Snow, Smith, and Patrick went up to Topeka to attend the meeting of the State Academy of Science. Prof. Snow read three papers before the body, one relating to the Ghila Monster which he has been observing during its six months residence in the University, and two in regard to his Natural History Expedition to New Mexico this summer. Prof. Patrick delivered an address upon some experiments he has recently made with rare minerals. Prof. Smith also delivered a lecture upon his recent observations of the comet, illustrating it with the magic lantern. Splendid assortment of ladies' Merino hose and fleeced hose at Geo. Innes & Co.'s. If you want Florentine stationery for wedding or birthday gifts call at Bates & Field's. S. M. Smith, of 780, has just returned from Guaymas, Old Mexico, where he has been engaged in a surveying expedition along with Hugh Richards. Erasmus Hayworth '81 attended the session of the Academy of Science at Topeka. He paid a visit to the University last Saturday on his way home. Ladies' Merino vests at 35,40,and 50 cents,at Geo. Innes & Co.'s. The long talked of Society of Civil Engineers is soon to be a reality. It is to be hoped that every encouragement will be given to the organization as its aims are most worthy ones. Owing to the increased interest in the Engineering Department and the accessions to the classes, the society has every promise of success. Prof Frank Marvin is giving the matter his personal attention and hopes soon to place this society on a level with the others of the institution. Silk muffers cheap at Bromelsick's. Quite a number of our students think of making an excursion to Kansas City to-morrow to hear Ingersoll. If you want fine gift books at low prices call at Bates & Field's. PERSONAL. L. D. L. Tosh '73 has been quite sick for some time at his home in this city. L. P. Hol, Mt. Union College, Mt. Union, O., visited the University last week. He was a representative of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity of that college. Corlie Cockins spent several days last week visiting friends in Leavenworth. Mrs. Houghtelin left on the 8th for the Quapaw Agency where she will visit her daughter Grace Finney. Agnes Emery '84, spent last Saturday in Kansas City. S. W. Brewster, '83, went home on the 4th. He remained until after election day. O. D. Walker, '83, was called to Kansas City one day last week on business. Mamie Woodward '81 startad for California, where she will spend the winter visiting relatives and friends. Nellie Woodcock, '82, is visiting relatives in Chicago. F. D. Hutching, '83, visited his home at Osage on the 7th. He cast his vote with the Republicans. Alice Bartell, '83, was out of school several days last week on account of quite a severe attack of fever. H. T. Smith, law class '84, spent several days at his home in Mound City two weeks ago. He went to exercise his right of franchise. Agnes Lowe, Butler University, Ind., who is in the west on account of ill health, has entered K. S. U. She was at the Kappa Kappa Gamma key. Mrs. Hunsicker, of Osage City, spent several days last week in Lawrence, visiting her daughter Miss Clara. Hattie Dunn, '85, spent last Saturday and Sunday in Kansas City, visiting her friend Annie Blish. L. H. Leach was absent again last week. There seems to be some (Arm)-strong attraction for him down near Kansas City. James Connor, formerly of the University, returned home last week from Aspen, Col. He met with quite an accident on his way home. A stage in which he was riding was thrown over a precipice, injuring him se- L. D. L. Tosh '73 has been quite sick for some time at his home in this city. L. P. Hol, Mt. Union College, Mt. Union, O., visited the University last week. He was a representative of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity of that college. Corlie Cockins spent several days last week visiting friends in Leavenworth. Mrs. Houghtelin left on the 8th for the Quapaw Agency where she will visit her daughter Grace Finney. Agnes Emery '84, spent last Saturday in Kansas City. S.W.Brewster,'83, went home on the 4th. He remained until after election day. O. D. Walker,'83, was called to Kansas City one day last week on business. Mamie Woodward '81 startad for California, where she will spend the winter visiting relatives and friends. Nellie Woodcock,'82, is visiting relatives in Chicago. F. D. Hutching,'83, visited his home at Osage on the Alice Bartell, 783, was out of school several days last week on account of quite a severe attack of fever. H. T. Smith, law class 84, spent several days at his home in Mound City two weeks ago. He went to exercise his right of franchise. Agnes Lowe, Butler University, Ind., who is in the west on account of ill health, has entered K. S. U. She was at the Kappa Kappa Gamma key. Mrs. Hunsicker, of Osage City, spent several days last week in Lawrence, visiting her daughter Miss Clara. Hattie Dunn, '85, spent last Saturday and Sunday in Kansas City, visiting her friend Annie Blish. L. H. Leach was absent again last week. There seems to be some (Arm)-strong attraction for him down near Kansas City. James Connor, formerly of the University, returned home last week from Aspen, Col. He met with quite an accident on his way home. A stage in which he was riding was thrown over a precipice, injuring him severely. 8