COMMUNICATIONS.
A SCGGESTION.
All who have been upon the hall on Sunday afternoon have noticed the wistfulness with which visitors to the grounds view the University buildings. Why not give them a chance to look at the museums by opening the University for visitors from, say, 2:30 to 6 o'clock p.m. Sunday? There are a great many people in the city who are at work every day in the week but Sunday, and, as the library and museums are closed then, they have no opportunity whatever to visit them. One evening last winter the writer met a young man on the hill who had taken great interest in geological studies. He had made, he said, a respectable collection of Kansas stones, and had for several years desired to examine the University collection; but as he worked regularly at a trade and as the University was never open when he was not at work, he had never had an opportunity to see it. Such people as this should be given better opportunities to become acquainted with the University. The movement for th opening of public libraries and museums on Sunday is not a new one. A large number of the public libraries are now opened on Sunday; among them is that of Topeka. Is it not time for the University to follow their example? C. S. G.
PRACTICAL ETHICS IN THE LIBRARY.
PRACTICAL ETHICS IN THE LIBRARY.
It may be possible that Kant's "Categorical Imperative" is to be found in our library—doubly neatly stowed away in the philosophy alceve, "for reference only." It certainly does not pervade the atmosphere of the library—the ethical atmosphere I mean, -for that is apparently as bad as the physical. This is a very serious charge I admit, but the sight which meets one's eyes as he enters the library will bear it out. The misleading mass of magazines and morning papers that covers the tables from one end of the reading room to the other would do more credit to some backwools batchlo's den than to a fountain of culture and taste.
But it is the ethical and not the artistic effect of such slovenly carelessness of which I wish to speak. The first affy students that enter the reading room in the morning take the daily papers and magazines from their places, but instead of returning them, leave them scattered over the room. The other five hundred students who come into the room during the day have to spend from five to ten minutes each in hunting for misplaced magazines and since students very frequently have, no more time than that to spend in reading, the unfinished article has to wait for another day. It is certainly not very pleasant to spend the few minutes one has between classes in looking for an article that has been misplaced by the criminal carelessness of somebody else. Indeed the search for a missing magazine often proves wholly fruitless or else ends by one's learning that the desired number "must we out somewhere." It has even been whispered that some professors have been seen going off with an armful of magazines which were not returned for several days or even weeks, while, lo! the poor student, had to sit meekly with folded arms to await the tardy pleasures of the powers that be. I trust this latter statement is a mistake, for, if true, it shows an utter disregard for the rights of others, and it seems to me that students have a few rights which even professors ought to respect. Now if each student were to have enough regard for others to return the paper or book to its proper place, when he is done reading it, what a blessed change it would make in the comfort of all! Why, one would save almost enough time to complete a four year's course in three years, saying nothing about the saving in temper and Angle Saxon adjectives.
LECTURE BUREAU.
The article relating to the Lecture Bureau which appeared in last week's issue of the Courier was rather an unfair treatment of the matter. Such a violent
attack could not be made with justice by the writer if he knew the facts of the case.
The article states that "while pretending that the student body was represented, only one man was elected by the students." This taken literally is true, but it is necessary that the students should elect their representatives in order to be represented in the management? "The student members of the Bureau are appointed by the Faculty committee," says the article in question. Can any one for a moment doubt the ability of a Faculty committee, selected for the purpose, to choose efficient students and at the same time representative men? Ought not such a committee to be better able to select men of ability than the mass of students torn asunder as they are by fractional differences?
And again, it is stated that the Musin Concert Company did not appear as was advertised, insinuating that it was the fault of the management. It is well known to everyone who reads the news of the day that the chief personage of this company was seriously injured in a railway accident, which event necessitated his cancelling all his engagements. Is the Lecture Bureau to be held responsible for that? If it must answer for it, an alliance with Providence should immediately be formed.
It is true Gunsalus will not appear. But will the patron lose anything? He pays twenty-five cents for each entertainment and if anything else is substituted for the attraction advertised, the money is refunded upon the presentation of his coupon. Could anything be more fair? What more is expected? Perhaps the writer of the article in question wishes the Lecture Bureau to pay damages to its patrons for disappointing them.
The students paid for their tickets, fully understanding all the conditions. They had perfect confidence in the management and on the other hand, the management inpeded for and received the support of the students. It fulfilled all that it promised, and it is the opinion of every thoughtful student, that the entertainments provided were excellent and that the Lecture Bureau this year has gained what bureaus of preceding years have not gained, namely, the perfect confidence of the students. V.
New Millinery.
Mrs. Gardener has just received a new and elegant assortment of all the latest spring styles in millinery. All these goods will be on exhibition Easter week.
Students.
If you need anything in the drug line call at Straffon & Zimmerman's.
Vernon Kellogg will return from Le兰land Stanford about April 1st, and take charge of his classes in zoology and entomology. He will make arrangements to teach the first term of next year in Le兰land Stanford, and the second term in K.U., thus dividing his time between the two schools.
Every student and every lover of athletics should not fail to attend the Athletic Contest at the rink Friday evening. The best athletes of the University have entered and it will no doubt be the best contest ever held at Lawrence. Let everybody attend.
Mrs. R, Sachs, of Kansas City, dealer in fashionable millinery and hair goods, has just returned from the East with a supply of lovely Easter bonnets. Address 1926 Main street.
DATENTS.
TWENTY-SEVENTH YEAR.
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Hall building, Northwest corner of 6th and
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by inventors before it leaves for the patent
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UNIVERSITY DIRECTORY.
Pharmaceutical Society-Meets in the Lecture room. Chemistry building, every other Friday at 3 p.m., H.I. Fox, president; Grace Hedges, secretary.
SOLDINGS COMMERCIAL MAGIC
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Seminary of Historical and Political Science—Meets in room 14, University building, every Friday from 4 to 5. F.W. Blackmar, director.
East Wing N. *Y. Life Bldg.*, No. S18, S18 Delaware St.
Book-Koepening, Shorthand, Shorthand, Typewriting,
English Branches, Faculty College, Vice College or send for Free
Catalogue.
J. F. SPALDING, A.M., President.
Adelphic Literary Society—Meets in Adelphic hall. University building, north wing, third floor, every Friday evening at 8 o'clock.
science Club- Meets in Chemistry building, every other Friday at 8 p.m. President, H. R. Linyille; secretary, I. A. Bradford.
Y. W. C. A — Meets in Adelaide Hall
crowds at a wedding at 5 p. m.
Palestine, PA — Riddell
University Glee Club -Meets in Music Hall every Saturday at 11:30 a.m. m.
Prof. Penny, director; John A. Rush,
business manager;
Kent Club - Meets in North College every Saturday afternoon at 1:30. Admits law students only.
Y. M. C. A —Meets in Music Hall every Sunday at 3 p.m. President, S. J. Hunter.
Greek Symposium—Meets every other Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock in the classical museum.
Language Conference--Meets every other Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock
Oratorical Association of the Students of Kansas State University—President Chas, S. Griffin; secretary, Kate Riggs
University Athletic Association—President Prof. Marvin; Secretary II, Platt; Treasurer; Manager, Moody, Ball, Tennis, Base Ball, and Foot Ball associations.
Memorabilia Club—For the collection of statistics and relies relating to the history of Kansas State University, President M. W. Sterling; Secretary, V. L. Kellogg
Lecture Bureau—President, Professor
Templin
Telegraph Club—President, Prof. L. I.
Blake: Secretary, E. Blaker.
Moot Senate—Meets in room 14, University building, every Tuesday evening at 8 p. m., President, E. D. Adams.
Moot House of Representatives—Meets in Adelphic hall every Tuesday evening at 8 p. m., F. H. Holder, Speaker.
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West of National Bank.
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WILLIS,
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Confectionery and Cigars.
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FRESHOYSTERS
Students' Headquarters for Fresh Gandies,
Ice Cream.
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SUMMERFIELD & JACOBS,
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Students furnished with Bread and
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