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THE UNIVERSITY COURIER.
The University Courier,
A Monthly Publication Devoted to the Interests of the
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY.
CONDUCTED BY AN ORGANIZATION OF STUDENTS.
Price of Subscription, Fifty Cents per School Year.
RATES OF ADVERTISING - $81.00 per Inch, First Insertion; 50 Cents per Inch each Subsequent Insertion.
CARRIE M. WATSON, 77,
W. E. STEVENS, 79,
SCOTT HOPKINS, 81,
R. W. E. TWITCHELL, 81.
Asst. Editors.
C. V. KING, Business Manager.
H. C. BURNETT, Editor.
SALUTATORY.
In presenting to our friends the first number of a paper to be conducted by the students of the University of Kansas, it is but fitting that we should give our readers and patrons a brief outline of our objects and intentions. We shall endeavor, in conducting this paper, to keep in view three objects, viz: to keep a faithful record of all college events, to encourage and stimulate all projects having for their object the welfare of our institution, and, so far as lies in our power, to disseminate throughout the State of Kansas, information concerning the facilities and advantages of the institution which was founded by the munificence of her people, and which her liberality supports.
In the publication of this number we have been confronted by many difficulties attendant upon the first issue of any paper. We have received the aid of many friends, and the opposition of some whom we know are not enemies. To all of whom we are truly grateful; to the first for showing their friendship in time of need, to the second for giving us a stimulus to do our duty, for, though opposition seems unpleasant for the time being, we know it will incite us to ultimate success.
In the conduct of the financial department of our paper, our most sanguine hopes have been more than realized.
To our friends and patrons we have only to say that we have come among you, and we have come to stay, and we hope by earnest effort and close attention to duty, to merit your patronage and support. That our rivals may prosper, and that the University of Kansas may continue in her glorious career, and take her stand at the head of the colleges of the West, is the heartfelt wish of the UNIVERSITY COURIER.
The first number of the Kansas Collegiate for 1878-9 has been issued. It contains a faithful account of the memorial exercises held in the University in commemoration of the late Prof. Bardwell, several valuable and well written essays by students of the University, and a full complement of college news and personals. Mr. W. H. Carruth is chief editor, and is ably assisted by Miss Florence Finch and Messrs. S. M. Smith and W. G. Raymond. We are pleased to learn that the paper starts out upon another year of its existence with flattering prospects—financial and otherwise. The Collegiate deserves the patronage of all students and friends of the University.
THE KANSAS COLLEGIATE.
COLLEGIANA.
The gas jets in University Hall are to be lighted by electricity.
The rope-pull, last Friday, between the Sophomores and Freshmen, resulted in a victory for the latter.
In her entomological collection, Kansas University ranks second in the list of American colleges.
The forthcoming number of the Western Review of Science and Industry will contain an obituary notice of the late Prof. Bardwell.
We notice a paragraph going the rounds of the press, that "fourteen" counties are represented in the University. Multiply it by three and then you will have it.
We are informed that a University Social is on the tapis. A similar one was had in the early part of last year, and the universal verdict was that it was a success, and was productive of much good.
The cadets are jubilant over the prospect of a target practice, which is promised at an early day. The new supply of ammunition has arrived, also cartridge boxes, and swords for non-commissioned officers. The new swords are beauties, and we think all the boys will want to be non-commissioned officers when they see them.
The Juniors have of late been exercising their minds upon the subject of sound, and have given practical illustrations upon their innumerable tin horns. If we are to put any confidence in the words of the poet, we are compelled to yield that many in the immediate vicinity are "fit for treasons, strategems and spoils."
Prof. Patrick is gaining an extensive reputation as a competent chemist. A short time ago, the Kansas City papers contained extended accounts of his analysis of a certain baking powder. That, in connection with the Associated Press dispatch sent from Kansas City last spring, is quite an advertisement for the Professor.
Prof. Marvin's surveying class is at present engaged in surveying a railroad from the University west to the place where the Carbondale road crosses the Wakarusa. Just when the road will be built has not yet been decided, but one thing is certain, viz: the boys are getting an excellent practice in the use of the instruments.
A few of the many friends of Miss Hattie Baker surprised her at her home on Adams street, on the evening of the 3rd inst. The party took possession of the spacious mansion, "gorgeous" refreshments were served by the hostess, and at a late hour the guests departed to their homes delighted with the evening's entertainment.
Never before in the history of our institution has there been so large a body of intelligent and fine-looking students in attendance as at present. And upon the whole they are more quiet and attentive to business than ordinarily. We have as yet learned of no missing gates, or upturned sidewalks, no dilapidated fence owner has threatened to bring his shot-gun into requisition; we have heard no complaints from farmers of empty hen-roosts. The citizens may rest in peace, and the police need have no cause for alarm.