Kansas University Weekly.
Editor-in-Chief:
WALTER. J. MEEK,
Associate:
R. M, EMERY
Literary Editor:
E. H. McMATH,
Local Editor:
NORMAN McGILLIVRAY,
Associates:
CHESTER
B. F. MOORE, ESTELLE RIDDLE.
JAS A. DEVLIN, HELFARG.
GOR, L. DAVIS, PORTER FONES.
CLARENCE HINDMAN, GUY HARDHARRIG
A. W. WILSON, WESTER WILDER
CHESTER MURK.
Society Editor:
ANNA WARFIELD
Managing Editor:
EARLE McSHEA,
EARLE MC SHEA,
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LAWRENCE, KAN., OCT. 13, 1900
THE ATHLETIC SITUATION.
This has been a stormy week in athletic circles. Saturday's crushing defeat was too much for the students, and since then the team, coach, manager, board, and faculty have all had their shares of adverse criticism. The influence brought to bear on the board was so great that a meeting was called to discuss the situation. The board knew that students felt experienced players should be secured, so it amended rule one of the president's agreement and asked the council to suspend rule twelve in favor of Smith. The council admitted this amendment, but refused to suspend rule twelve. So far as the council and board is concerned, that is the way the matter rests at present.
In a word, the whole trouble is about what 'is' known as "college professionalism." K. U. has always been opposed to having professional players. The "presidents agreements" was originated and adopted by Kansas for this very purpose. By the recent action of the council, K. U. still intends to rule professionalism out of all college contests.
As we have said, Saturday's defeat disheartened every one. During the last three years, with one exception, the Rock Chalk yell announced every game a victory. Those who remembered all this were beside themselves when Washburn beat us. They could not endure the thought of a defeated team, and the only way they could think of to help matters was to hire men. We admire the college spirit of such, but we are forced to question their judgement.
There is something better, even, than winning football games. Professionalism in college athletics has been condemned by every thoughtful college authority. Sooner or later it will be wiped out of every school. The question has come home to KU at a time when we have to face it. Shall we let smaller schools beat us, or shall we hire men and beat them? They have professional men, why not we? We can only answer that a professional team honors no school, and that as for us we will have a team composed of bonafide students or we will have no team at all. Such a team may not win all our games, especially while other school hire men, but they will be our own men and we will always be loyal to them.
It is to be hoped that the team will not disband this year. We heartily commend Captain Wilcox's course of action in going on with the practice as long as there is any material at all. As a matter of fact there is some very good material,
and with practice can make a creditable showing.
Thus far K. U has followed the right course of action. Many do not see it that way now, but if they will calmly think the matter over they must decide that a stand will have to be taken sometime against professionalism. The question is reformation. Kansas is always foremost, so let her meet this new issue and set a good example in the matter for all the other western colleges and universities.
The frat rushing season has been attracting considerable attention in eastern colleges. The tendency is to forbid, or have the fraternities refrain by agreement, from active rushing for a period of six months after school opens. The advantages of such a course are obvious. Hasty rushing too often results in dissatisfaction for both the rushers and the rushed.
rushed
Some people who have since expressed vary decided views about professionalism crushing out college spirit, spant Saturday afternoon playing golf instead of going to see the college team play football. Consistency is still something of a jewel.
The band made a very creditable showing at the game Saturday. K.U. is indeed fortunate in having musicians interested enough to keep up an organization.
We welcome Soratel and Cream from Lincoln, Neb., to our exchange list. It is a new paper in the Nebraska University, but it bids fair to be an A1 publication.
GOLF CLUB
It is now about a year since the K, U Golf club was organized. This week its members held their regular annual election, which indicates that the games has a permanent foothold here. The links are picturesque locate and in very good condition. Time and money, however, are still being spent on improvements. The game; ard deservedly so, is becoming more popular. A large number of new names have lately been added to the club. At the recent election Prof. Sterling was elected president; Mrs. Cora-McCullom Smith, vice president; David McFarland, secretary and Dan Spencer, treasurer; Prof Bartow, Ed Copley and Rev Banker were appointed on the executive committee. The treasurers report showed a surplus which was gratifying to the club.
Junior Class Meeting.
The Junior class held a short meeting Wednesday noon. President M-Gilliwray appointed the standing committees for the year. The chairmen of the committees are as follows: Committee on general arrangements, Guy Ward; committee on program, E. H. McMath; committee on reception, Walter Meek; committee on finance, Gary Harshberger. The executive committee is composed of these chairmen and the class officers. It was decided to have a class party of some kind in the near future. The details were left to the committee on arranging events. The sentiment of the class seems to be in favor of an indoor spread.
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FISCHER & SON.
Mr. Richardson of Lake George Louisiana has pledged himself to the Pai Gams. Prof. and Mrs. Carruth entertained friday evening in honor of Prof. and Mrs H. B. Neison.
SOCIETY ITEMS.
The Utopias had an initiation last Saturday night at the old brewery after which they had an oyster supper at Wiedemanns. The seven new members taken into the club were: Ralph Morrison, Clara Cowley, Mattei Bell Bright, Ines Caughay, Mr. Trombold, John Grove and Rose Meredith, Mrs Kataga chaperoned the party. Will Suton came down from Kansas City for the initiation and he entertained the crowd with his funny stories.
The Steele club had a walking party las. Friday evening out to suspension bridge. Miss Helen Williams, of Kansas City, Missouri, is wearing the black and gold of the Thetas.
The Kappa Kappa Gammas are wearing colors for Marguerite Wise of Hutchinson.
the FI Phis entertained Tuesday after noon at Mary Spencer's in honor of Miss Louise Smith.
The kitchen shower given Saturd ay afternoon by Miss Edith Clark in honor of Miss Mabel Rogers was a most enjoyable occasion to all present. I, was quite informal and much amusement had on presentation of the gifts with their rhymes Refreshments were served late in the afternoon. Among those who attended were; Edith Davis of Topeka, Misses Galloo, Watson, Pugh, Louise Towne, Nan Toweh, Gihlam, March, Lulu and Dora Renn, Suilifte, Arter, Leedy and Mesdames Tanner, Hazen, Banks, E. D. O'Bryon, J. W. O'Bryon, McFarlane, Dunlap, Kilworth, Stevens, Cordley, Aldrich, Miller, Lloyd Miller and Bailey.
The Betas had a dancing party at their chapter house last Friday evening and it was very much enjoyed by their guests. Miss Zook, Mr. Newhouse and Mr. Stolpe played. Those present were: Loren Leslie, Ethel Luther, Cora Moore, Inez Cross, Cecil Leland, Anna Raukin, Virginia McCrory, Inez Pimb, Mrs. Terry, Miss Armys, Mary Saxon, Jean Bowersck, Mary Spencer, Pruch Pugh, Lou Havens, Dell Frazer, Stewart Simpson, Huston Felger, Ted Leonard, Frank Parent CJ, cl Nichols, Bradford Braddock, Roy Cross, Ed Bliss, Pait Bliss, Lou Shaler, Millard Shaler, Prof. Carr, Brock Goddard, Will Tobey, Gae Sallie, Terrance Ewart, Myron Humphrey and Lee Baxter.
Wednesday evening the Thetas entertained with Anna, Rankin, in honor of Miss Louise Smith. Five tables were arranged for high five and the highest score was made by Miss Smith, who received for a prize, a pretty etching, Dainty refreshments were served late in the evening. The girls were glad to have with them again Erna Barteldes and Francis Babcock.
The Sigma Chis entertained most delightfully last Friday evening at Pythian hall. Saunders' orchestra played and about twenty couples enjoyed the dancing. During the evening Roy Winton entertained the guests by playing upon the piano for them. Mr Winton is a very accomplished musician and delighted everyone by his brilliant performance. The dancers were Misses Barteldes, Copley, Sollars, Wagstaff, Evans, Henry, Babcock, T'Miller, Hansen, Rice Hawk, Gundry, Alder, Ware,Brown, Harrison, Wise, Riddle and Graham; Mr and Mrs E B Schall and Mr and Mrs John Worley; Messrs Summerfield, Crawford, Johnson, Campbell, Bronson, Cowley, Boynton, Winton, Braddon, Higler, Sutton, Thompson, Jones, Tilford, Henley, Bradley, Morrison, Edwards and Kingsley.
The barbs gave the second dance of their series last night. It was more enjoyable than the first, if that could be possible. About forty couples danced until a late hour.
Miss Louise Smith will be the guest of honor at a dancing party given by the Thetas at the home of Mrs Arthur Walker on south Tennessee street.
Miss Eva Brown is playing in Niobe at the Kansas City audition this week.
Earnest Kenyon, was in the city ove
Sunday.
The Pi Phis have invited guests for a party to be given in Journal hall Friday evening.
The Pi Beta Phis held a reception Thursday afternoon from 4 until 6 at Mrs Blackmard's in honor of Miss Louise Smith of Topeca.
Regent J P Sams and wife were down from Centralia Wednesday.
Thursday evening the girls of Kappa Alpha Theta entertained with Isabe Hasen for Miss Louise Smith.
The committee of the board of regents on buildings, grounds and supplies, met this week to inspect the grounds and buildings, as well as to take note of the condition of the new chemistry building. The committee consists of the following members: Wm. Rogers, of Washington, J P Sams, of Centralia, and F G Crowell of Atchison.
ALL STUDENTS
Desirous of learning to dance
—or—
Improving their dancing should attend
Saturday Evening
ISS PIATT'S DANCING SCHOOL
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LS MUSIC STORE.
NEW Pianos for Rent.
Bryan Club
The Bryan club beld its regular weekly meeting Tuesday night at Music Hall. After a short business session, mostly routine work, the speaker of the evening, Hon. A.L. Stebbins of Topka, was introduced. Mr Stebbins gave a very interesting and logical account of the Philippine question. Starting with the beginning of the Philippine trouble it was followed through all its developments up to the present. The speaker was thoroughly conversant with the subject and substantiated his statements, not by newspaper accounts or reports by biase1 individuals, but by the official documents of the government.
The large crowd which followed Mr Stebbins closely and attentively throughout t the speech points to the fact that the members of the club and others who attend these meetings come out to hear facts and are willing to investigate without prejudice the questions of the campaign.
MONDAY'S GAME.
The club will hold its meeting as usual Friday night, October 19. All members of the club are earnestly requested to be present as business of importance will be transacted. The membership and executive committees have been hard at work and final arrangements for election will be made. So if you want to vote come up to the meeting.
SATURDAY'S GAMES.
Always Open
A Petition From the Students.
The game that was to have been played here September 29 with Ottawa is rescheduled for Monday afternoon. At the present time no one knows whether it will be played. Friday the members of the athletic board started a petition among the students which was to be presented to the team asking them to continue practice. The petition was signed by nearly every one. The rank and file of the students are are willing to stand by a student team even in defeat. They sincerely hope the game for Monday will be played. If it is, it is the absolute duty of every one to go and show this boys that we favor pure clean athletics.
Illinois, 63—DePauw, o (Wednesday),
Michigan, 11—Kalamazoo, o.
Indiana, 18—Earlham, o.
Iowa, 68—State Normal, o.
Nebraska, o—Alumni, o.
Drake, 6—Grinnell o.
Howard, 12—Bowdoin, o.
Princeton, 12—Lehigh, o.
Yale, 30—Tufts, o.
Cornell, 6—Bushnell, o.
Columbia, 12—Wesleyan, o.
Lombard, 26—Iowa Wesleyan, o.
Wisconsin, 5—College of P, and S., o.
Chicago, 17—Purdue, 5.
Northwestern, 6—Rush Medical, o.
Illinois, 21—Wesleyan, o.
BIOLOGICAL CLUB.
The biological club meets next Tuesday at 5 p m in Medical hall and not in Snow hall as previously announced. The meeting will be addressed by Dr. Willston on a "Fueblo Village in Western Kansas."
The Bets in Minnesota have just finished a very fine chapter house. From the description given of it by the Minnesota Daily, it ca canily is elaborate in construction and furnishings. The building is three stories high and cost something over $10,000 exclusive of furniture.
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