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THE STUDENTS JOURNAL.
Notes from Chemistry Building.
The class in chemical physics began work last week, under Prof. Franklin.
Mr. Cady is quizzing the Jr. pharmacy class twice a week, upon their work in qualitative analysis. The class is very large this year, requiring all the space in the chemical laboratory.
Professor Sayre is kept very busy nowadays explaining the mysteries of physiological chemistry to a large class.
Professor Bailey returned Monday from a trip to the gas and oil region in the southeastern part of the state. He went to obtain specimens of natural gas for the purpose of analysis.
Mr. Leighton is experimenting with a new test, for the detection of arsenic to determine its value when arsenic occurs with tin and antimony.
The chemistry department unpacked some new supplies the first of the week.
At the meeting of the Chemical and Minerological Seminary Thursday, Nov. 15th, Mr. Dickinson gave an account of some interesting experiments with liquid and solid carbonic anhydride and with the assistance of Prof. Franklin, performed some of the experiments. Mr. Templin gave an abstract of Lord Salisbury's address before the British Association for the Advancement of Science.
The Kansas Academy of Science will hold its 27th annual meeting at Manhattan Dec. 27th and 29th inclusive. The president, Professor Sayre, will deliver an address upon the subject: "Some Interesting Characteristics os Medicinal Plants."
Music Hall Echoes.
Our student's recital given last Wednesday was as usual quite a success. Mrs. Crane, a friend of Prof. Preyer's, the possessor of a very lovely voice, kindly assisted. In addition we had a violin solo by Prof. Farrell but with these two exceptions the students rendered a somewhat difficult program in a very creditable manner. We could wish for a larger audience from outside at these Wednesday afternoon recitals. It has been wisely suggested that on recital afternoons the regular weekly Seminary be held in the evening in order that we may begin and close earlier. This will make it more convenient for all concerned.
There are some faint murmurs heard about an exhibition of pictures. Nothing whatever of a definite nature is known as yet, but the very thought of such a thing cannot but be of great interest not only to the art students,but to the School of Fine Arts in general.
There is to be a Physical Culture Exhibition given by Mrs. Clark's pupils before long. The class at Music Hall will take part in the exercises of Indian Club Swing ing.
There has been quite an improvement in the promptness with which some of the classes are conducted since that clock in the Pianoforte Department sends its warning tones through the wall. We think though we could be even more prompt if we had one that rang in all the rooms.
The Faculty Concert took place last evening. This is much better than Wednesday evening, as it enables those who are going home for Thanksgiving to attend.
Pronunciation Match.
Monday night following Thanksgiving Mr. Sievking will give a concert at Music Hall.
The classes of the School of Arts have been busy during the week electing captains and making arrangements for the preliminary contests to be held soon. The Sophomores have distinguished themselves by electing two lady members of the Faculty to be their champions. The rivalry between the captains to make a good showing for their classes in the final contest promises to be one of the most interesting features of the undertaking. The elements of class pride and individual ambition are both likely to figure in the result. The students who are indifferent to the advantages offered by this contest are, it is to be hoped, very few. Those who use their spare moments to the best advantage in preparing for the test are most likely to succeed, but surely no one can lose the benefits of training whether successful in the finish or not.
The Adams' Gift.
Miss Watson has received from Charles Francis Adams, who is a grandson of John Quincy Adams, a box of books. Among the books received are a number bearing the the bood plate of John Quincy Adams, showing that at least a part of these books sent were once owned by him. The books sent are of a miscellaneous character.
Mr. Adams also states that he will send more soon. By this gift we see that our library is attracting the attention of friends in the East.
Pin Committee Meeting.
The Pin Committee chosen at Tuesday's mass meeting met on Saturday morning in the German seminary room in Spooner Library. Several designs have already been handed in, but the committee desires to receive as many designs as possible. For the purpose of encouraging the students to produce original designs the committee decided to offer a prize of five dollars for the design which is finally accepted for the authorized K.U.pin. The only limit is that the prize is not to go to anyone not connected with the University either as a student or instructor. Designs may be handed to any member of the comm ttee.
The next meeting of the committee will be held at 10 a.m. in the German seminary room on Saturday, December 8th.