KANSAS UNIVERSITY WEEKLY.
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Hawkers, furnished the music and won the admiration of all who were in attendance.
Among the leading speakers of the convention were Dr. Sneed of St. Louis, C. C. Michener, McDill and of the International committee, Bruno Hobbs and Engineer McClure. A spirit of earnestness and devotion pervaded the whole gathering; the mens' meeting Sunday when Engineer McClure told the story of his life was one of the most remarkable gatherings ever held in Wichita; almost every one of the 800 men present was deeply affected and a large number began that hour to live for Christ.
The reports from the various associations indicated a successful year of work, and prospects are excellent. A large state force will be employed next year and several new points are ready for organizations.
Algie Captain.
Thanksgiving night the foot ball team met at the Coates house and elected a captain for next year. Fifteen votes were cast, and of these Algie received ten. The choice was something of a surprise as most people supposed Tucker would be elected. Tucker's place in foot ball history, however, is secure enough and even being captain could scarcely make him better known.
Algie played substitute end and tackle on last years' team. He played against Nebraska, but especially distinguished himself in the Kansas Missouri game. His work there stamped him as one of the best men ever at K.U. This year Algie has taken care of left end in a very satisfactory manner. He is nervy and can always be depended on at critical moments. He plays well in a losing game and all the fall he has been exceedingly faithful to the team. It was these qualities that prompted the boys to elect him captain, and we predict that after next year the opinion will still be that no mistake was made in the choice.
Reception to Foot Ball Team.
Wednesday evening the Merchants' Athletic club house was open to the foot ball boys and their friends. This reception has become an annual feature, and it is eagerly awaited by the team. Bowling, billiards, and pool were the pastimes until 9:30, when the banquet room was opened. After a splendid spread had been disposed of, the cigars, which are always furnished by Congressman Bowersock, were passed and the speechmaking began. Higgins eulogized the scrubs under the name of the "Mules of the Gridiron," Burdick kept the crowd roaring with his well-told stories and Judge Osborne was very entertaining. Finch represented the press, Tucker spoke for the team, and Dean Green gave reasons for our defeats this year. Sam Bishop departed from the ordinary and plead with the legislature for a good appropriation this winter. Every one showed perfect confidence in the team of '00 and congratulated them for playing as well as they did under the difficulties they had to meet.
LITERARY SOCIETIES
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There was of course no meeting last Friday evening on account of the vacation. The following program will be rendered next Friday night:
Miss Whitney -Music.
J. H. Miller—Paper.
Wm. Leighty—Extempo.
E. Murray—Reading.
Mr. Williams----Paper.
Miss Pearl Miller—Current events.
Debate—Resolved, "That all negroes in the United States be transported to Africa."
Parliamentary drill.
The Jayhawker quartette received very favorable criticism on its work at the state Y. M. C. A.convention at Wichita. The boys also gave several successful concerts during the holidays.