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Kansas University Weekly.
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THE ONLY OFFICIAL AND AUTHORIZED WEEKLY PUBLICATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS.
NO.34.
VOL. X.
Just Received A very handsome line of WINTER TROUSERS. Which will be sold at bed-rock prices at
SAGURDAY. MARCH 29. 1902.
DAVIES THE STUDENTS'
TAILOR.
PHOTO ARTIST.
925 Jackson Bldg. Phone 411 white
MORRIS, THE Photo Artist.
Students work a specialty.
The only Imported Novelties to be
attained in Lawrence *¹⁸ Studu novoity*
taught through the School of Music.
*Mass St.* 'Phone 312
Fine Shoe Repairing for Students.
Neatly and cheaply done by
Omar Harshman,
105 Mass St., Lawrence, Kan.
ED ANDERSON Restaurant and Confectionery.
FRUITS, NUTS AND OYSTERS.
Best Meals of any Restaurant in the City.
715 Mass. St. Lawrence. Kan
Wm. Wiedemann,
And Manufacturer of
OYSTERS AND ICE CREAM
Line Confectionery.
837 Massachusetts Street.
LAWRENCE KANSAS.
C. H. HUNSINGER. HACK and BIVERY.
922 Massachusetts Street
Telephone 258.
MRS. M. F. WILLIAMS
Restaurant and Eating House.
Student's Trade Especially Solicited.
F. H. Klock's Old Stand.
816 Mass. Street.
CHAS. L. HESS
717 Mass. St. Ground floor.
Meat Market.
Students
941 Massachusetts St. Telephone 14
We have just received new designs in K. U. Souvenir Pins, Pennants and Spoons. Notice our new K. U. Watch Fobs and Hat Hats. Prices low. SOL MARKS, Jeweler.
PROTSCH THE TAILOR.
All of Spring 1902 Novelties Now in Stock.
CLASS FIGHT.
THE APPEARANCE OF A FRESHMAN FLAG PRECIPITATES A FIERCE FIGHT WITH THE SOPHS.
The Hallis at Chapef Time. Thursday Were the Scene of Great Confusion
The inevitable has come at last. The murmuring, muttering thundering in the western skies has finally broken forth. From the impending hurid clouds have at last flashed forth the fatal fire. For months the University has seemed under suppressed excitement. Ever since the advent of the Freshmen last fall, rumors have been rife of mortal combat between the two classes. But the timely intervention of authority or conservatism has always averted the anticipated clash, heretofore.
Thursday morning while the little stars were keeping their silent vigil and the vigilant night watch was sound asleep, some Freshmen gained access to Fraser Hall. Stealthily stealing to the roof the band hoisted their flag, climbed hall way up the pole, tied the rope-cutting off the lower end, and descended, greasing the pole as they came down. The penant fluttering in the morning breeze attracted the attention of the pedestrian below. The Soph striding up the hill was struck dumb by this enirontery. Such open breach of Freshmen decorum in flinging the red pennant to the breeze, roused his ire as does the matador when he faunts the red rag of defiance, in the face of the bull.
About eight o'clock another party mounted the stairs to the roof. This time it was Sophomores. The flag was speedily secured ignominiously torn into bits and borne upon the breasts of the victors' as a red badge of courage. In a body the class started on its way to chapel. Their way, however victorious, was not lined with hauels nor strewn with verdant palms. For the Freshmen meanwhile had assembled to do battle for home and native land and from their very strategic position on the stairway stnbbornly contested the Sophr's approach. After a short decisive struggle however, the Sophomore's reached their goal. In the interim bedlam reigned supreme in the halls, each class finding enthusiastic, staunch supporters to cheer with lusty eries. At the conclusion of chapel services the authority seeing a conflict was inevitable began to take measures to check it. The efforts of the profs, were futile however to avert the clash between the two factions now thoroughly roused. For about an hour the fight raged fiercely. The Sophomores, known last year for their strength and prowess, as the "Scrapping Class of '04," did good and effective
work. The Freshmen, who have not previously had an opportunity to show their muscular ability, also put up a stubborn battle.
ty, also put up a stubborn battle. It is a noticeable fact, that the contest throughout, was above all one of friendly rivalry. Few instances of personal malice came to the surface. Few blows were struck, either by the combatants or members of the faculty who interfered. In full justice to all participants, let it be stated that the few compliments of this nature delivered, generally made up in vigor what they lacked in number. Demolition did not follow in the wake of the fighters. No profanity disgraced the affair.
It is highly unfortunate, however, that the "scrap" should have occurred within the corridors of Frazier Hall and especially during chapel services. The stairs are a dangerous spot on which to conduct a physical contest. But since the situation seemed unavoidable, we should now congratulate the classes that no causalities occurred, and that the spirit of rowdyism which is wont to crop out in such wild times was so largely held in check. As this was practically the first "scrap" of the year, the consequent excitement and zealous enthusiasm of the contestants, would in part mitigate the few improprieties committed. The contest while not planned by the contending classes as a body, and while originally it was an informal action upon the part of a few mutual representatives, before its conclusion involved the major portion of the Freshmen and Sophomores.
Immediately upon the cessation of hostilities and the resumption of peace, the disciplinary committee assembled for active work. Scores of students from both classes have been summoned. While the proceedings of the committee could not be secured for publication, it is evident that that body has put a serious construction upon the affair and that the situation is being carefully compassed. Much interest awaits the results of the committees deliberations.
Medic Notes.
Pathology class meets Tuesday evening instead of Thursday morning. Phosiology laboratory work has been completed for the first half term.
Last Monday in physiology E.D. Kilborn reviewed a paper by Dr.Porter of Harvard. The subject related to the path of respiratory impulses.
In bacteriology some very irruent micro-organisms have been the subject of study during the past few days. The Medics complete their laboratory vork in this course at the end of the first half term, and continue the lectures with the other students during the second half.
Y.M.C.A.BANQUET
GOVERNOR STANLEY TOASTMASTER. STATE SUPT. NELSON SPEAKS.
The Fourth Annual Banquet of the K. U, Y. M. C. A. was given last night at Library hall. The event was a great success in every particular. Gov. Stanley was toastmaster and a strong series of toasts were given.
Mr. C. S. Bishop of the Kansas City Y. M. C. A. responded to the toast "Our Greatest Need." He stated that in the University as in the City, the great need of an Association is a building. Permanence and prominence are two of the great benefits arising from the possession of a building. The religious life of a state school depends largely upon a Christian association, and this in turn depends very largely on equipment. Securing a building marks an epoch in the life of a college Association.
On the topic of "College Memories" Prof. Higgins brought forth some delightful reminiscences from the last twenty years. The charm of the stories he told gave a jolly tone to the whole evening. The great number of interesting things that were told makes us believe that there is plenty of material for a book of K.U. stories that would be a great delight to students of the present.
In introducing Supt. Nelson, Gov. Stanley said that the former, although he had a keen appreciation of humor, never told any jokes. But here is a man who does not need the spice of a funny story to make his speech attractive. He spoke eloquently on "Our University." She represents the state and is meant to give to the commonwealth men who shall be capable of keeping her in the front rank in every respect. She is to produce and cultivate not mere intellectuality but true manhood.
In a few appropriate words Mr. E.B. Black gave "A Freshman's View," and following him Chas, L. Boynton, State College Secretary, spoke of the "Relation of our Association to the Churches of Kansas." He showed the vital connection of Church and Y, M, C. A. and the special relation that exists between the University Association and the churches of the whole state.
As he had been compelled to go through the south door of the chapel, Professor Blackmar said he had obtained no "view." As he was but one of eighty faculty members it would be difficult for him to give "Faculty View." He commended the work of the Association; emphasized the absolute necessity of such work; and declared that the faculty members are in perfect sympathy with this effort to do a religious work proportioned to the size and needs of the University.
the University.
"The Future" was the toast of Herman M. Langworthy, the new president. He spoke warmly of the accomplishments of the past but declared that the greatest work of the Association is yet to be done. As in the past few years the Y. M. C.A. has grown from a small group of men to be a representative body, it shall within the near future provide itself an adequate equipment for every phase of its work and shall have the prominence and influence that an organization of this kind merits.
In closing Gov. Stanley showed that he is heartily with young manhood, that he can appreciate the enthusiasm, the spirit, the explosiveness of the college student. He
counseled that students should have their fun, but urged that whatever was done should be without malice. Class spirit and college friendships are glorious things and should be cultivated earnestly. If there is at times some little exuberance in their expression, no great harm is done. Class rivalries and class events are things that bind men together in a disinterested way that nothing else can.
The Mikado.
Kansas University talent will attempt another production. The field of light opera will be invaded and from present indications will be as successfully conquered as was that of the dramatic art in the presentation of "Shore Acres." Especially adapted to amateur work "The Mikado" offers many opportunities for the development of musical and dramatic ability.
The first rehearsal brought out a large corp of enthusiastic workers. The entire cast was assigned and arrangements completed. The performance will probably be given two evenings during the early part of May. This will be the first time in two years that Lawrence has been favored with popular comic opera and since it is given under the direction of the music and dramatic departments of the university it should receive hearty support.
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The executive committee of the debating council met Thursday and decided to postpone the Colorado debate until April 18, and the Missouri debate until the same date. The contest with Nebraska is scheduled for the 25th of next month.A committee composed of Messrs. Frazier, Branson and Mitchell, were appointed to make final arrangements for these inter-collegiate contests.
Early in April a concert will be given by young ladies of the Theta fraternity for the benefit of the Association.
Y. W. C. A. Notes.
The annual Easter Greetings were given by the Association to the faculty ladies last Saturday afternoon.
On April 2 our annual spring concert will be given in the University chapel. Little Miss Margaret Fowler will be the star and will be assisted by a soloist from Topeka.
Our regular mid-week meeting last Wednesday was made especially enjoyable by a musical program. There were several solos and the Pi Phi quartette gave several numbers.
A new Bible Class which promises to be unusually attractive will be started after vacation. It will consist of a course of lectures on "Women of the Old Testament," given by Mrs. Payne.
April 3-6 will be held the first annual conference of the Y. M. C. A. presidents of the eastern part of the state. These conferences are of much importance in the cast and it is hoped that they can be perpetuated and made of much use in our own state.
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