LOCALS.
Senior Nutting Party
Last Saturday the Senior class had a picnic which was, as far as enjoyment goes, a great success, although the number attending was smaller than it should have been.
It was about eleven o'clock when twenty-one Seniors climbed into the two big wagons and left the home of Miss Schaum where they had gathered. All of the natural dignity of this most worthy class was for the time laid aside and everyone had as much fun as possible on the way.
After a pleasant ride of about five miles the party stopped at Camp Moral, near the lake, where, after spending some time in amusements, a good dinner was spread and quickly disposed of. After dinner a few nuts were gathered, but more time was spent in rambling through the woods. The class returned to Lawrence late in the afternoon.
The Adelphic.
The Adelphic Literary Society held its regular meeting last Friday evening. A larger audience than usual was in attendance and many ladies were in the audience, several of whom have signified their intention of participating in the work of the society.
The question discussed was as to whether or not the cities should own and control their water works and electrict light plants. Both sides produced a strong argument but that of the affirmative seemed most convincing and the judges decided unanimously in favor of the proposition.
The principal speeches were followed by an extended general discussion. After an excellent critic's report three new names were proposed for enrollment.
ENGINEERING NOTES.
Prof. Dunstan is taking Prof. Blake's place in Sophomore physics.
It is rumored that Prof, Blake will resign his position in the University. He is at present in the East, looking after his invention in subermarine signaling, for which he has recently applied for a patent.
The Junior Civil Engineers are doing all the field work necessary for the construction of a coal switch from the old Carbondale railroad to the University power house.
The Civil Engineering Society held a very instructive meeting last Wednesday.
Dana Templin is instructing the Pharmics in Physics.
Carter is doing some drafting for the Geological department.
The motor at the well, south of the shops, has been causing some trouble on account of the current reversing and causing the pump also to reverse.
By a recent census of the Junior class in engineering, it was found to be Republican by a large majority.
The rently organized Physical Society held a meeting last Monday.
T. F. Brush spent his summer in California and reports that he secured a good position to which he will soon return.
Chemistry Building.
H. R. Hoffman visited at Ottawa last week.
Several of the pharmacy students spent Saturday and Sunday in Topeka They took in the foot-ball game at that place Saturday.
Mr. N.A.Bolles, a former K.U. student, but now of Texas, is taking special work in chemistry and anatomy.
Robert Combs, a pharmacy graduate of 92, was visiting friends at the University last week, he was on his way to Cuba to assist Mr. Lawrence Smith, a sugar chemist.
The Chemical and Mineralogical Seminary held its regular semi-monthly meeting last Thursday at four o'clock. Hereafter it will meet every Thursday. These meetings are proving very interesting and instructive and should be attended by all those interested in chemistry and mineralogy.
The Chemistry department lately received a complete set of apparatus for the analysis of gasses. It is known as the Hempel apparatus, and is used especially for technical analysis. This kind of apparatus has been used in the analysis of furnace gasses, of illumining gasses, and of air. By it the heating power of fuel can be determined. Prof. Bailey purchased the apparatus for the purpose of analyzing the natural gas found in the southeastern part of the state.