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YESTERDAY'S University Courier quotes some disconnected parts of one of our editorials of last week, with thanks from the editor for what we said. We are overjoyed to find that the Courier's editor has such a keen appreciation of what we say concerning his work.
In a previous issue we suggested that tennis courts be laid out upon McCook Athletic Field and tournaments given this fall. The expense would be very small and the probable financial benefit to the association would doubtless be quite considerable. Several students have expressed their hearty approval of our plan and the execution of it would certainly add to the popularity of the association. As matters now stand, many students think that the athletic association offers an inadequate return for the fifty cents required for mere membership; they do not think a vote in the annual election is worth fifty cents. While we by no means agree with them in this opinion—fifty cents is little enough for any student to contribute toward the advancement of athletics in the University—we do believe that tennis courts on the field for the use of members of the association would be sufficient inducement to bring in many students who will otherwise stay outside from motives of economy or on account of lack of interest.
Those of our readers who are interested in the arrangements for the debate with the University of Nebraska—and what student is not interested in this matter?—will find in this issue the rules proposed by our committee and a statement of its further plans. We also publish several communications on the subject from students whose work along literary and forensic lines qualifies them to express their views in regard to this matter. Furthermore, we print in another column, an interview in regard to the way of choosing debaters in use in the University of Michigan. One more numbest of the STUDENTS JOURNAL will be issued before the sub-committee on plans is to report and if the discussion we present this week is in any way incomplete, or if any one has a novel plan to suggest, we should be pleased to grant him the use of our columns in order to set forth his views.
--great, students should take great care to avoid abusing the privilege, or it may be necessary to deprive them of it. Careful and exact obedience should be paid to the rules concerning the use of the book stack.
A cux of "only athletes for officers of the Athletic Association," is being raised in certain quarters. It sounds very well indeed, but it is based upon false arguments. The qualities needed in an officer of our Athletic Association are the same qualities desirable in the officers of any business organization, viz: executive and administrative ability, industry and good business sense. If a man has these qualifications he will make a thoroughly competent officer; if not, he will be a failure no matter how well developed his muscles may be, or how much interest he may take in athletics. As a matter of experience, some of the most successful years of the association have been years in which the officers have not been athletes. Some of the officers who have been the most neglectful of their official duties were men who took a very lively interest in sports. Unless the association exists only for the purpose of supplying posts of prominence and honor for athletes, do not make physical development the sole—no, nor the principal—qualification for office-holding in it. However the athlete is, of course, not necessarily devoid of the elements for office-holding. Furthermore, other things being equal, the athlete will be more interested in the business of the association and better supplied with technical information concerning it. Only remember, do not make physical measure the measure of fitness.
WE have upon several occasions noticed indications of what seems to us an unfair spirit toward the Independents. They have been severely criticised for doing what others have done for years without being publicly censured. Of course if there seems to be danger of excess, the Independents should be kindly warned and so, also, should others be warned.
We hope that the matter of obtaining a Kansas University pin will be attended to this year. The need is clearly apparent to every one connected with the University. What is required to kindle enthusiasm and make the pin a complete success is, as we have said before, an original and appropriate design. We have heard two very unique plus suggested, and there are doubtless many, more such designs in the minds of the students. Something is needed to bring them out, What shall that something be?
--great, students should take great care to avoid abusing the privilege, or it may be necessary to deprive them of it. Careful and exact obedience should be paid to the rules concerning the use of the book stack.
The organization of the University Glee Club for this year should be effected as early as possible. The manager must have ample time to make dates and get advertising matter. The musicians should have all the time during the next two months for practicing. Prof. Penny says the method of organization will be the same as that of last year. Candidates who pass the examination will be allowed to vote in the organization. From the prospective candidates thus chosen by the musical directors the club shall be selected after practice has developed the best talent. This plan, which is essentially the same as that used in developing athletic teams, is the only safe method for securing a harmonious and representative glee and banjo club.
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THE benefits of athletic teams and of a strong athletic association to the University are too plainly evident to need mention. Neither should it be necessary to remind the students that our athletic association is in need of money; it needs all it can get. All money received by it is carefully expended for the good of athletes in this institution, and the ultimate aim is to provide a building and apparatus for a first-class gymnasium. Therefore every student in Kansas University should purchase a membership in the athletic association. By paying two dollars he becomes a member of the association for one year, and has, of course, in selecting its officers and in determining the policy of the association. Furthermore, he is entitled to enter McCook Field at all times except when the grounds are closed for secret practice of the team. The amount necessary to secure admission to the field to see the foot-ball games this fall and the base-ball games next spring will be more than two dollars, so the student will save money by the investment. However, if he prefers to pay for the games when he sees them, the student may become a member of the association by paying fifty cents to the treasurer, R. K. Moody. The payment of this amount entitles him to a vote in all meetings of the association. Every student can afford to pay this small amount to help on so good a cause. To entitle the student to vote at the annual election of the officers of the association on October first, he must pay his fee by Monday. Let every one take an active interest in this matter and do everything in his power to put new vigor into our athletics.
CONTRARY to the expectations of the students at least, the rules of the new library building permit the senior, junior, and special students to enter the book stack, subject to a few necessary rules. This relieves the librarian and her assistants of a great deal of labor, for these classes of students have cause to use the library far more than any other classes. However, it is not on this account that we rejoice—although we are glad to spare unnecessary labor—but on account of the advantages of this arrangement to the students. Direct access to the book-shelves gives the student an opportunity to form a close acquaintance with authors and works, which he could hardly get by consulting catalogs, indices, and librarians, and then obtaining the books treating on his subject. In looking through books for desired information the student finds information upon other points, which may be of value to him later. At least, even if he does not remember all he sees, he will probably remember where he saw certain statements, when the time comes for using them. This constitutes knowledge of books. "Next to knowing a thing is knowing where to find it." Persons have started upon successful careers by suggestions unexpectedly found in books. Since the value of the permission to enter the alcoves is so
The Joint Debate.
One of the most important fortures of school life is a thorough training in practical speaking. Perhaps there is no standard by which the scholar is so universally ganged as by his capacity in this respect. In practical life the ability to discuss local, state and national issues in an intelligent and comprehensive manner cannot be over-estimated. To the business man it is an admirable accomplishment; to the preacher or lawyer it is the direct avenue to success; to the scholar in general, it is a medium through which he can communicate a portion of his knowledge to the masses for the betterment of their condition. At present the university affords admirable opportunities for the cultivation of this accomplishment. There are two debating societies in the literary department which are now organized and are open to all students. To the writer it seems unadvisable to divide our strength by the organization of a new society until the present ones are assured of the highest possible success.
The proposed joint debate with the University of Nebraska has greatly increased the interest taken in debate and under its influence this line of work promises to develop into such a state of excellence as is compatible with the general standing of this institution. In regard to the method by which the representatives of Kansas University are to be chosen, it is generally agreed that we wish to select our ablest debaters in the fairest and most equitable manner. It is quite evident that the only way to decide upon the merits of the different debaters is by actual trial. As it is highly improbable that all the members of the respective societies will wish to contest for this honor, the writer suggests the following plan to the committee for their consideration: Let each of the societies choose eight of their ablest members to contest in pairs upon four well-balanced questions, chosen by the executive committee of the societies. Then let the eight debaters determine by lot as to how they shall be paired and what subjects they shall discuss. After this the pairs—one on a side—contest before three competent judges, selected by the committee on arrangements.
After this first contest, let the four winners engage in a second contest, upon the same plan—the two winners to engage in a third contest to decide the question of supremacy in each of the societies. Finally, let the winners in the societies enter into a fifth contests which shall decide as to who will represent Kansas University. To the writer it seems practicable to hold an entire contest in one evening, as 20 or 25 minutes is sufficient time for a debater to demonstrate his skill. The committee may consider that it would be rather an imposition to ask the same judges to oblige in all the contests—if so it might be advisable to select a new set of judges for each contest.
The English department has made quite an effort to bring about this debate, and let us show our appreciation of their services by joining with them in making an earnest effort to earn the laurels for Kansas. Surely the theme is worthy of the effort! In preparation it exacts logical and consecutive thought; in practice it arouses an ambition to succeed, develops one's practical capabilities and renders us more proficient in the use of language. ADELPHIAN.
Died, on September 26th, at his home,
in Chillicothe, Ohio, Lorin B. Sears.
Lorin B. Sears was born on March
10th, 1872, in Douglas county, Kansas,
where he lived until he was ten years
old, when he removed with his father
to Chillicothe. There he graduated from
the High School in 1890, the president of his class. In the fall he entered the State University of Ohio, at Athens, where he completed his Junior
year in 1863. In the fall of '93 he entered Kansas University, from which he graduated last spring.
Lorin Beecher Sears.
During his year here Mr. Sears won the dightest esteem of all with whom he became acquainted, by his uniformly gentlemanly bearing and his sterling qualities of scholarship. Last winter he won first place in the local oratorical content here and took third rank in the state contest.
Mr. Sears was slick for only about fifteen days before his untimely death and though he was known to be very slick, a great shock was experienced by each one of his friends when the sad news came on Wednesday afternoon that he had passed away between ten and eleven o'clock.
OUR STUDY WINDOW.
There is a building whose exterior has brought peeliness to many a critical mind, whose form and color have sorterly perturbed many an aesthetic soul. It has been variously described as a lively stable, street car stable; it resembles a crouching cat; its rear end looks like the little shanty kitchens, 'evil among us; the front is low, 'flat, for the most part porch the back is mostly windows What 'amner of building is this?
Evidently it is designed for human use, for there is a great flux of people within, without. But, once within this building the critical mind and the aesthetic soul are less disturbed. The long shelves of books, the alveos filled with periodicals, the tables covered with reference works, at once designate its purpose. And the long stretch of polished yellow floor, the gilded pillars, the carved wood-work bring pleasure to the beauty seeking eye.
"Books! Books!" says the bibliomaniac, and gazes with hungry eyes at the squares of glass in the swing doors that afford a glimpse at stack upon stack of books.
"What an excellent opportunity to get at rare old manuscripts! How is this collection of books, the embodiment of human energy, the concerted expression of human thought?" The bibliomaniaca stands and gazes.
The people look at the bibliomaniac but not long, for there are many things to be seen in this large place They look at the room; its freshness clearness, and newness, are very atractive. All faces express a pride in the skill of man that has erected this building for human use, rather than an awe of the superior advantage offered for literary research. They look at each other; they are many in number some look happy and joyous, some serious, some calm and contented All seem capable of being fired to noble deeds by the sparks of humanity within them.
When any new periodical, be it magazine, newspaper or what not, is first issued, or when any old periodical is issued under a new regime, there is always a great deal of discussion as to its object. Some magazines are strictly technical, others are wholly political, and many, in a more or less disguised form, contain criticisms of life. The latter are, of course, the most literary, since literature is allowed to make use of the vast expanse of human activity. The literary journal has the right to discuss matters of social and educational importance, both indirectly and directly so far as the rules of literary art permit.
There has been of late years a great deal of matter published on the value of higher education, and much has been said to confirm one in the opinion that intellectual training is not always the best preparation for life. The scholar, the man of pure motives and a clear mind is often defined with regard to his political usefulness—as "a perfect stick." He will not recognize facts that must, in the eyes of the practical man, be recognized in order to be overcome. And again, the man of trained intellect is slow to move. He is not sure of the right, and stands still at the moment when speedy action is necessary. Verily, too much learning is a dangerous thing!
It is perhaps true that the man of intellect is slow to act. Perhaps, even, if pitted against the man of spirituality, that is, the man of warm impulses and a pure heart, in a contest of good that can be measured by concrete standard, he will fall behind. But we cannot thus place the one quality in contradiction to the other; they belong to each other, and just so far as they are found together, harmoniously united, is nature's object—a man—accomplished.
The term education is commonly taken, or rather mistaken, to mean mental training. If there was more care displayed in the definition of the term, there would be much less discussion of the vexed question of higher education. In its broadest and most correct sense, education is a drawing out—an harmonious development of all the elements of the human soul, and any individual or any periodical, or any department of any periodical that proposes to discuss human actions with a view to bettering them must accept this meaning of the word. A knowledge of books can no more make a man than a man can be made without it.
On Tuesday D. H. Spencer and sister and Miss Lola Brown left Lawrence. The two former will be in Philadelphia this winter, and the latter In Cambridge, Mass.
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Indeed?
"Nothing New Under the Sun"
Everything is new at "The Store," Even the prices are so new they'll surprise you with the littleness of them. Its the time to pick out your
Cloaks.
Fur Gapes
A. D. WEAVER,
W. L. ANDERSON.
AND
W. L. ANDERSON, BAKER.
Club Trade Solicited
PRICES REASONABLE and SATISFACTION GUARANTEED)
1027 MASS. STREET.
Students. Headq quarters ★
FRESH CANDIES
FRUITS. SODA, etc.
Wm, Wiedemann
Donnelley Bros.
Livery, Feed and Hack Stable
Tel. 100
700 to 725 New Hamphire St
Lawrence, Kansas
PATRONIZE THE
TOPEKA STEAM LAUNDRY MANN & HAYS. Agents.
1178 S. ARGUNDS
ROOM 918 OHIO STREET
ROOM 918 OHIO STREET
Satisfaction Guaranteed.
Rents in Clothing Mended.
Work Called for Delivered
Mondays. Fridays.