V
COMMUNICATIONS.
UNIVERSITY EXPANSION.
There is manifestly something imperfect in the theory, or at least in the practice, of college education. There is in it a defect which nearly everyone recognizes, but which few college men show a disposition or inclination to remedy. The defect is this: The typical college man of today is a being above the plane of human sympathy; that is to say, he is imbued with the idea that he has passed the stage of intellectual progress when he needs to rise on ti-toe to see his way even a little distance ahead, and that he has so far advanced that he may stand on the shoulders of ordinary men, and view the world—master of the entire range of human possibilities. Instead of trying to extend the vision of his fellow beings by working in sympathy with them, the college man, whether intentionally or not, makes more apparent the difference between him and them by lifting himself up and attempting to push them back.
Every graduate certainly has noticed, just after his graduation at least, that there is in point of feeling a vast difference between himself and the people with whom he formerly associated; and his first step is to impress his associates with this fact.
For the origin of this evil we have to look to the University. Whether the evil is caused by a flaw in the curriculum, or by the fact that the student is practically deprived of sharp contact with the people, and the latter is most probably the true cause, there is urgent demand for action. Will the aim of the University be to grind out intellectual aristocrats or to equip men intellectually? The answer must be immediate and to the point.
To plead the excuse that this defect is one of the necessary evils of university education, is idle talk. Necessary evils are the results of inaction; their defense is the refuge of the indifferent. This evil, this chasm between the people and the universities, is necessary only so long as it will take to unite the two interests. Means for accomplishing this end should be sought and judiciously applied.
A plan suggested recently by a prominent student is to the effect that upper classmen be sent out by the faculty, to speak before clubs and societies in small towns, or in country places; and by this means become acquainted with the ways of the people, besides gaining the additional advantage of having a little conceit taken out of them. This, though as yet but a suggestion, has in it a remedy for some of the evils of our system of education. X.
A Funny Bill.
One of those peculiar bills which occasionally find its way into congress has been introduced by Mr. Mitchell in the senate. Its elaborate title provides for the prohibition of electro magnetism, mesmerizing and hypnotising human beings, etc., and prescribing punishment. Numerous petitions and documents accompany the bill, and others equally voluminous are referred.
The bill in brief provides that any person who, anywhere within the jurisdiction of the United States, shall apply current of electricity upon a person for the purpose of affecting another, or which does so affect, shall be guilty of a crime punishable by death, and that any person having knowledge of such current having been applied, who fails to notify the proper authorities, shall be deemed to be an accessory and shall be punished by a fine of not less than $5,000 nor more than $20,000, or by imprisonment ranging from two years to the period of one's natural life.
The very latest styles and newest creations are always to be found upon our shelves. Bullene, Moore, Emery & Co., Kansas City.
Why does the Santa Fe carry most of the passenger business in and out of Lawrence? Because it has eighteen daily passenger trans and gives the best satisfaction to the traveling public.
A SUCCESSFUL TOUR.
The Glee and Banjo Club Sing Before Many Audiences.
The following New Year's letter from the manager of the University Glee and Banjo Club brings pleasing news of a successful tour: The concert before the State Teachers association at Topeka was worth many dollars to the University in the way of advertising and it is evident that the tour is profitable to the club and to the University.
TOPEKA, KAN., Jan. 1, 1893
Editor Students Journal:
Many of your readers will doubtless be pleased to learn that the second annual tour of the University Glee and Banjo Club is proving a great success, not only musically, but also socially and financially. Three weeks have now been spent in giving concerts in all the principal cities of central and western Kansas and in Colorado, including Topeka, Wichita, Pueblo, and Colorado Springs, and a Christmas dinner in Denver. The coming week closes the longest tour ever made by any glee and banjo club and the indications point to a continuation of the club's success until the end of the tour. The following cities will be visited the coming week: Holton, Hawiatha, St. Joseph, Atchison and Leavenworth, with the closing concert at the Soldiers' Home on Saturday evening. The boys will arrive home on the Santa Fe Sunday.
The tour from the beginning has been a success. Each of the eighteen cities already visited has furnished enthusiastic audiences and each has vied with the other in its open hearted, cordial hospitality. Not only have "Rock-chalk, Jay-Hawk. K! U!!" and the crimson been made known to thousands of people who had never heard of them before, but the receptions after the concerts gave opportunity for the formation of acquaintanceship and friendships that will insure the University many loyal supporters all over the state. The name of our beloved alma mater was made prominent on all the advertising from the large posters in crimson, to the beautiful souvenir programs.
The University can well take pride in its Glee and Banjo Club this year, for the press notices of the concerts have been highly complimentary without a single exception. Not an adverse criticism has been passed, and the press has invariably spoken of the splendid appearance of the young men of the club and of their uniformly gentlemanly conduct. Indeed the boys have all done their work faithfully and especial credit is due Professors Penny, Dome and Saunders, and also to Mr. Ed Young for the success of the tour. Another week could easily and profitably be added to the tour, but the boys feel that enough enjoyment and work has been had for one year.
J. A. Rush, Business Manager.
Bowersock's Opera House.
The students of the University are liberal patrons of good shows. The opera house management announce a number of good shows coming. Mme. Rhea was greeted with a crowded house last Thursday and Frank Mayo in Davy Crockett was the attraction Monday night and "A Turkish Bath" Tuesday night.
Among the attractions are: "Ole Olson's Troubles," "Pay Train," Bristol's Equesterculecon, K. S. U. Glee Club, Frohman's "Gloriana," Isaac Payton Comedy Company, "Monte Cristo." Lizzie Evans, "Mr. Potter" of Texas, Clair Tuttle, "A Busy Day," Jane Coombs, Davenport, M'Lean and Prescott, Thos. E. Murray in "The Voodoo," "A Breezy Time," Ezra Ken dall, Lotta, Lewis Morrison and others. The management is now making arrangements for them.
The management is now making arrangements for several of Chas. Frohman's attraction later in the season.
In 1893, January and April will have two full moons each, on the 2nd and 31st, and the 2nd and 30th respectively. February will be conspicuous by having no full moon.
University People who Visit Out of Town.
PERSONAL NOTES.
Miss Belle Chapman, Acton Poulet, C. P. Chapman, Eugene Springer, Emma Nuzum, Warren Edwards, White Cloud; Lute Thrasher, Stoyer, Ella Funston, Iola Daisy Clarke, Minneapolis; Abbie Noyes, Parsons: Ruth Plumb, 7., L. Kellogg, Mable石桥, Lester Watson, Gomer Thomas, Emporia; Prof. Carruth. Cherryvale; Prof. Templin, Walmire; J. G. Wine, O. L. McCall, Topeka; C. R. Troxel, Abileune; Southwick, Harper, Harber Levy, Andrew and Dean Foster, Wichita; Gillippe, Kinzie, Hiwatah; Mr. and Mrs. Fred, Bowcorsock, Misses Georgia Wilder, May Rushmer, Robinson, Ernestine Rector, Allie Mason, and Messrs. D. E. Babbitt, Hbadley, Ernst Robinson, Jus. Bowersock, Evans, James Harding, and Ed. Schall, Olathe; Prof Stevens and wife, Cottonwood Falls; C. C. Crew, Washington, Kan ; C. W. L. Armor, Horton; Percy Daniels, Girard; A. J. Douglas, Colony; B. L. Pampel, Nawakea; C. E. Shutt, Pebody; Kimpton, Holton; P. W. Press, Council Grove; Chauncey Vaniman, McPherson; P. J. Wedel, Mound Ridge; W. C. Dick, Norwich; Mowry, Newton; A. L. Jewett, Gardner; Fog, Hunter, Waverly; O'Leary, Burlington; Grace, Eaton, Miss De Weese, Wamego.
Henri Nickel.
Those of our readers who remember Henri Nicke who died recently in Allegheny City will be interested in this short account of his life.
Henri Nickel was born in Elbing, Germany, Oct. 29, 1862. He came to America and to Newton, Kan., in 1882. In the winter of 1885 he entered the State University and was graduated in 1887 but continued his work in the University and received his master's degree in 1888. He went to school a stranger, but very soon won himself many friends. He was an uncommonly modest and gentle man; diffticient yet firm, he was a general favorite.
He left Newton three years ago, going to Allegheny City, and soon found employment; accepting a beginner's place he rapidly rose to the position of head book keeper for the manufacturing establishment of John White, which he held up to his death.
The Messiah.
The society of Turners to which he belonged at Pittsburg, was very attentive to him during his illness and did all they could. His best hours were relieved of much of their sorrow by the presence of his mother, who hurried to his side as soon as his condition was learned. All that humanity could was done but of no avail, he passed away at 1 o'clock Monday Nov. 21, and was buried at Newton, Kan., Monday afternoon, Nov. 28.
The second annual performance of "The Messiah" by the School of Music was given at Music Hall the 15th of December. It was under the direction of Prof. Penny and was a highly artistic rendition of this famous oratorio.
Prof. Haworth and Prof. Hovey, of the Miasouri geological survey, are having photographs prepared of sections of rock. These are to be shown with the Missouri exhibit at the World's Fair.
The chorus numbered seventy, and all the solos were executed by pupils of the school, or local vocalists, it not being necessary to send out of of town for soloists which is itself indicative of the high order of our local musical talent.
A large organ is needed in the next presentation and if possible the number in the chorus should be increased.
Prof. Wilcox's class in the history of art has disposed of the subject of sculpture and taken up that of painting.
A philanthropic Austrian woman has built and endowed a home for mother-n-laws.
Our glove department is one of the most comprehensive in the United States. Bullene, Moore, Emery & Co., Kansas City.
Adelphic.
The program for Friday evening, Jan
6, is as follows:
Essay—Charles Armour.
Dec'amation—B. M. Dickinson.
Talk—Jacob Holmes.
Oration—A. S. Foulks.
Essay—B. B. McCall.
Debate—Resolved that majorities
should not rule. Affirmative, A. Nordby,
Andrew Foster; negative, P. W. Cress.
M. A. Smith.
General Discussion
General Discussion.
OUR NEW SHIRTS
Stiff Collars.
Soft Bosom,
Call and see them at
Stiff Cuffs.
ABE LEVY'S.
Don't Neglect this Chance
To buy standard works of greatest authors for almost "next to nothing prices:"
Conquest of Mexico, Eliott's Works, Scott's Works Emerson's Essays, Edna Lyal's Works, Conquest of Peru, Dicken's works, Thackeray's works, Cooper's works Shakespeare's works, and many other standard sets at prices so low that we do not care to quote them in these columns, for we want you to come to our store and find out for yourselves. If you want new books, not worn out stock, and lowest prices come to us.
Field & Gibb Book and Stationery Co.
WE SHOW THE Greatest Variety of Styles in
DERBYS
of any house in town at
$2, $3, $4, $5.
W. BROMELSICK.
The K S U Hatter.
First-Class Meats.
K. S. U. Students
C. A. PEASE & SON.
Telephone 141.
907 Massachusetts Street.
Can find a very larg stock of miscellaneous books in all styles of bindings, from all the publishers, at Kellam's, Topeka. Special low prices will be given to all students. Estimates furnished on any book. Write us for catalogue and prices.
Kellam Book and Stationery Co,
603 Kansas Ave., Topeka.
WILDER BROS. Shirt Makers AND Gents' Furnishers.
TELEPHONE 67
You will do well by calling on us and be fitted out in Shirts and Underwear that have been made to order for parties and not taken. You can buy the finest goods for one-third the money. Patronize our Custom Steam Laundry for nice work and low prices.
Work Called for and Delivered.
Everybody Knows the
Popular Firm
JEWELERS.
1034 Main St..
M. B. WRIGHT & CO.,
Kansas City, Mo.
Students' Headquarters for Fresh Gandies,
FRESH OYSTERS Ice Cream. WM. WIEDEMAN.
Dancing Classes.
Miss Georgia H. Brown's Dancing Class for children is open every Saturday at 2:30 p.m.at Merchants Bank hall. Class for adults Friday evenings at 8 p.m.
WILLARDS.
THE STUDENTS' BARBER
Popular Prices.
Elegant : Bath : Rooms.