The University Weekly.
Editor-in-Chief, CILAS, HARKER RHODES
Associates, { ... } W. I. BRAMTON
Literary Editor M. N. MXNAUGHTON
Local Way CILLAFORD
Society HELEN WILLIEK
Athletic GENE SALLEE
Business Manager J. M. RAADER
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Myron L. Humphrey, Anna Warfield, J. Schroeder, N. P. Sherwood, H. H. Tanggen, C. A. Gardner, A. M. Seddon, C. L. Robbins, C. H. Myers.
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LAWRENCE, KAN., SAT. MAY, 31, 1902.
VALEDICTORY.
With this issue the editor steps out of control and commends the paper into other and abler hands. His connection with the WEEKLY, while ushering in no distinct epoch of modern journalism or deviating startlingly from the regular rut and routine of newspaperdom, has nevertheless been very pleasant and profitable to him. He wishes at this juncture to repeat his thanks to those who placed the position within his grasp. Entering upon the arduous duties of editor with no clearly defined policy in mind, he has constantly labored to improve the paper and dignify our local journalism The public can now pass verdict upon his efforts. At the very outset many obstacles prevented in a measure the accomplishment of this purpose. Lack of cooperation and proper support have often defeated his plans, and the powers of graft have often defied and baffled his proposed reforms. Yet despite these annoyances he believes a moderate measure of success has attended his efforts.
In editorial utterances we have attempted to be frank and honest, rigorously excluding any sentiment tinged with bias or narrow partisanship. In the several crises that have occurred during this administration, and upon the interesting situations that have developed therefrom, we have attempted a rational comment, the ultimate good of the school being kept closely in view.
To those faithful members of the board who have been "ferrent in spirit" throughout their term of office, we offer sincere thanks for devotion to duty. To those recreant members whose names embellished the staff, but whose brains never furnished copy, we extend thanks for what they did not do. May they sometime awaken to the injustice such negligence works upon the paper, editor, and the subscribers. In after life, surrounded by assistants of such faithfulness, hampered by such assiduous devotion to duty, may these members keenly realize the folly of their present attitude toward a public enterprise.
We are delighted in having the gifted Mr. Chas. L. Edson as our successor, and in being permitted to continue on the staff under his efficient direction. While very sanguine for the future conduct of the paper, we regret that the present unfavorable conditions are to remain and harrass the editor-elect. Until there is a more centralized power, a direct and absolute authority bestowed upon the editor to select his staff regardless of party pledges or promise, to vacate the places of the unqualified or apathetic, and to appoint able assistants of his own selection to fill their places; until he is recognized as the absolute head, secondary to no department and subject only to advice; until licensed "graft" ceases to dictate and distribute all remunerative patronage, we can hardly expect to see this college producing a paper compatible with the dignity of the school.
With an earnest agitation for reform we bid you adieu.
SENIOR PLAY.
CHAS. HARKER RHODES.
Tuesday evening the Senior play will be given in the Opera House. Naturally every class thinks to find in its production the climax of all similar efforts, and the press, in anticipation, announces to a breathless public, a work incomparable, superb, masterful, before which the efforts of all preceding classes pale into insignificance. Such laudatory expressions the public expects to find and the press is anxious to furnish.
In this instance, the WEEKLY suffers no qualms or compromises no proper regard for the truth when it predicts the approaching play to be one of surpasing excellence. We are reliably assured that the plot upon which the action of this play depends is reasonably consistent throughout. The dramatic climax is thrilling. The situation largely pertinent to local life and are natural and highly interesting. A distinguishing feature is the air of normal studenthood that pervades the whole work. Rumor has it that the theme of the play (if it may be so termed) is the development of a local crisis and involves several of our leading profs. Great effort is being made to faithfully portray the idiosyncrasies and mannerisms of the gentlemen represented.
The public does not expect to find Shakespearean skill in the structure of the plot nor poetic feeling in the versification of our local playwrights. It rather desires a "breezy" play for a hot June night and in this instance it will not be disappointed. The Senior play is the great revealer, the open sesame of student society. It is the event in which you see the secrets treasured in the vault of your heart of hearts, mysteriously filched and paraded idly before the common herd. The public becomes the great Father Confessor by means of the senior play. In the south where a superfine sensitiveness prevails, these "slams" might be followed with "bang," but in this latitude they are considered as prized marks of distinction. The members of the present caste are working every night under the efficient direction of Mrs.
Gorgia Brown, and their efforts merit worthy patronage from the school.
The upper halls and stairways of Fraser are often inadequate for the "rush" to morning classes Even when all obstacles are removed it is difficult at times to thread one's way through the halls. Despite this fact there seems to be many students (chiefly girls in this instance) who are disposed to increase the general inconvenience by forming line parties on the steps for study or social confab. Great skill is apparent in the selection of a strategic position to effect a perfect blockade. The chief of the Marine Bureau would secure invaluable pointers could he but visit our halls some morning. The surging billows of humanity seeking ingress and egress converge at this point into a sort of whirlpool, but not to the edification of the cheerful co-eds. Pushed by the impatient throng one has to stumble over them, lined up, as they are, like penguins on the beach. Should a person in descending make a mistep, it would be like bowling with human ten pins. The University has generously provided special rooms for the studiously inclined and the chapel is available at almost any hour. Much needless annoyance and confusion can be obviated in the future by the proper exercise of prudence and forethought.
The state institutions of learning are abiding faithfully by the rules of the Topeka Conference. As a result of this determination for pure athletics, the K. S. A. C. was forced to cancel its game to be played with us today. It develops that in a recent examination the majority of the team failed to pass, and as a result were individually disqualified by the rules from representing the school on the college team. This is disastrous to the season schedule. We condole the institution for its misfortune and congratulate it for the attitude it maintains:
The enervating breezes of summer have done their deadly work. A palsy seems to have fallen upon the good right arm of several of our boys and in consequence their upper lips have gone several weeks unshorn. Perhaps it is a contagion that is ravaging the school. Some of the boys apparently consider their misplaced eyebrows as red badges of courage, and others are evidently wearing them as a sort of hirsute abattis to ward off attacks during the impending quizz week scige.
There should be more interest shown in inter-class athletics. In contests of this nature it is noticeable that the lower classes usually win in the end, simply because the interest of the Juniors and Seniors lags. The reasons for inter-class athletic contests need no extended argument. They assist materially in keeping alive class spirit. The school that can nourish class zeal and pride only on the trophies of pugilistic encounters needs a tonic.
In the write up of the "Mikado" in the last issue, mention of the "Three Little Maids from School" was inadvertently omitted. We hasten to assure the ladies that no disparagement was intended. The interpretation of their parts was exceptionally good and we greatly regret the oversight.
The Pharmic profs will probably prescribe Condition Powders for deserving "flunks."
Many a poor unfortunate has been tossed on the billows of life by an overloaded "schooner."
Islam seems to be the faith of the senior playwrights.
"Hie hike Hoch" shouts the disappointed Bakerite.
Hellen Keller would be a model Chaperone.
Schmelzer Trophy.
The Schmelzer Arms Co., of Kansas City, have donated a beautiful loving cup, to be contested for by the fraternity baseball teams of Kansas University. It is to be held one year, by the team winning the championship and when won three times by any one team, it shall become the property of that fraternity. It will be known as the Schmelzer Trophy. It has been on exhibition in Manager Foster's of fice this week. The Phi Delts have won the championship for this year.
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