Kansas University Weekly
Editor-in-Chief:
LYMAN L. HUMPREY,
Associates:
GEO. L. DAVIS, GEO. BARCUS
Laterary . Editor:
WEBSTER WILDER.
Associate.
Local Editor.
E. S. LINDAS.
Associates:
JOHN H. KANE.
H. H. TANGMAN          D. W. Wood,
E. H. M.CATH            R. M. ENERGY,
JAS. A. DEVILIN        J. SWAZYZE,
FRANK MARCYE         VIRGINIA McCROYR,
Society Editor:
ESTELLE RIDDLE.
Managing Editor.
E. McSHAEA
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LAWRENCE, KAN., FEB. 10, 1900.
It so often happens that conditions and customs of the east are reversed in Kansas. Kansas has a mind of her own and she does as she pleases. Her people don't wait for their slow eastern brethren to make up their minds and then agree with them in their opinion. Kansas people are no respectors of time honored customs of their eastern ancestors, and this fact is certainly commendable. They live in a different age and they act and do and think according to present conditions. An incident that occurred in Dickinson county as given in one of our exchanges illustrates the originality of Kansas papers. It seems that they had a "hazing bee" out there but the hazee who had probably never heard how such barberous affaires were conducted in the eastern institutions of learning got the best of the would be hazers and inflicted serious damage to several of them before they could escape. We suppose the easterners would be horrified to read of such a charge in one of their established customs which is certainly a remnant of a semi-civilized age but they can learn a valuable lesson from this simple illustration. Such customs as practiced in our eastern institutions of learning ought to be made penal of fences. The eastern people may make fun of Kansas and look down upon her people, but Kansas can give the east several valuable lessons. One has to get up early in the morning to out-Kansas a Kansas man.
The election of Phillip S. Elliott of the law school, as vice president of the Kansas Day Club at the annual meeting in Topeka last week is another honor that has been bestowed upon a Kansas University student. This club is composed of the leading republicans of Kansas. It meets once a year in Topeka, on Jan. 29, the birthday of our state. To be selected as one of the officers of this club is quite an honor, and we feel proud that a K.U. student was recognized. The club made no mistake in selecting Mr. Elliot.
Charles F. Scott, another Kansas University graduate, who has made a mark for himself is at present the leading candidate for the republican nomination for congressman at large. Mr. Scott still takes a great deal of interest in the institution, and is at present one of our regents. Aseditor of the Iola Register, Mr Scott has done a great deal of work for his party and no better man could be chosen to represent the state of Kansas. Kansas university, his alma mater, wishes him success.
The petition presented by the students of Missouri University to the faculty of that institution asking that the term
examinations be abolished as given in another column is certainly a move in the right direction. From a student's standpoint this is a much needed reform in our schools today. As it is the term examinations always cause what is known as cramming, and place the students under a certain injurious mental strain, which does not make these final examinations a fair test. Again we should work for what we can accomplish instead of for grades and cramming, which nearly every student does before these final examinations, is certainly working for nothing but grades. It is not generally the student's fault that he must cram. It has become a custom that is forced upon him in order to keep up with his classmates. Occasional examinations throughout the term, together with daily grades, certainly is a fairer test of a student's work:
The selection of C. W. Meyer of Winfield as the orator to represent Kansas University in the state oratorical contest which will be held at Emporia the last of this month meets with the general approbation of this institution. There was no lack of good material for each member that took part in the contest did exceedingly well. The difficulty was in making a selection. It is certain, however, that the judges made a good choice in selecting Mr. Meyer. He is a goodorator, and will well represent Kansas University in the contest. We are confident of his success. He is a member of the Snow Literary society, and represented Winfield college in the state contest last year. W. S. Hyatt, who was given second place, is a member of the Adelphic society.
Homer T. Fuller, "President etc." of Drury college wrote a letter to Chancellor Snow this week in which he attempts to make the "timid" who are afraid of the small pox brace up. President Fuller says that at Drury there have been 350 cases since fall and that no case proved fatal. He urges early vaccination and good care.
Golf in the Universities
The following extract from the current number of The Golfer, will be read with interest by our lovers o' out-door sport.
"College golf continues to grow in all sections. Among the recent clubs formed are the Ohio State University Club, Columbia, O; Sacred Heart Club, Denver, Colo; Western Military Academy Club, Alton, Ill; Ann Arbor Golf club, Ann Arbor, Colo; University of Wisconsin club, Madison, Wis; Pensylvania state college and others. The game has been taken up without reserve and there is no question but what the colleges will bring out our future champions. The unanimity with which the game has been adopted shows that the colleges are becoming aware of the value of golf as a recreation and exercise. Within a few years the college that has no golf links will be a rare article". The movement was started by the larger colleges, and Harvard claims the distinction of being the first to have golf links. This the writer is not prepared to affirm or deny, but there is no question but what Harvard is an enthusiastic golf center. It remains for Princeton, however, to lay claim to having the only eighteen-hole course among the colleges, and the inter-collegiate championship should be held next year on its links."
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SOCIETY.
At Eldridge Hall last night, the third of the fraternity spring parties was given by Kappa Kappa Gamma. It was a most delightful affair, charmingly presented, and enjoyably received The decorations consisted of palms, and several pretty effects in electric lights. At the end of the hall, above the gallery, the letters K. K G. appeared in colored lights. Those of the receiving party were Misses Marie Morris, Ethel Luther, Mahal Henry and Agnes Hanson; Messrs Joe Wilson, Geo Davis, Raleigh Fiter and Milo Jones. The double grand march was led by Mr. and Mrs Irving Hill and Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Higgins, Miss Kitty Sellards and Mr. Ray DeLano had charge of the programs. These were dainty white folders with the words Kappa Kappa Gamma in gold letters on the back. The light and the dark blue of the fraternity were represented in the pencils and tassels. The music was unusually fine. Out of town guests were Misses Lottie Parkhurst, Carrie Yates, Helen and Mabel Wilson, and Mr. Gaylord Dudley, of Topeka; Misses Palm, Harvey, Miller, Barns, and Messrs Barshfield, Diamond and House, Kansas City; Misses Mize of Atchison, Edith Parker of Minneapolis, Laura Thorpe, Marion and Bertha Miller.
Invitations were sent out this week for the annual party given by the Barb girls which will take place in New Eldridge hall Feb. 22.
Alpha Xi chapter of Sigma Chi will give its annual party Wednesday night, February 21, at Pythian hall.
The Oread Club gave a very pretty party at Heymann's hall last Wednesday evening. About sixty guests were present. A reception was held from 8 to 9 in the parlers adjoining the hall, after which the evening was spent in dancing. Music was furnished by Saunders' Orchestra. The rooms were arranged prettily with divans and couches and numbers of sofa pillows scattered invitingly about.
The Zenda Club gave one of its pleasant parties at Pythian hall last night. This was the fifth of the series which the Zendas are giving this winter. Thirty couples were present, and the evening was spent merrily, as all the evenings are, when the Zenda Club entertains. The music was furnished by Osborne's orchestra.
Mrs McCullum Smith will entertain a number of young people by a Valentine party at her home on the evening of the 14th.
An amusing little force was presented last Saturday afternoon by the girls of the Pi Beta Phi fraternity. It was given at the Unitarian church, and was for the benefit of the PiPhis scholarship fund. The farce was called "The Baron's Victim, A Mellow Drama," and it was a very clever sarcasm on the customary dramatic performances of the day. The members of the cast were all new Pi Phis of this year with the exception of Miss Loren Leslie. The following is a copy of the play bill:
THE BARON'S VICTIM,
A MELLOW DRAMA.
CAST OF CHARACTERS
Mr. Henry Fitztempleton, first gentleman—Edith Riffle
Baron Von Snooka, of Monte Carlo,
villain; Wilkius, second detective—Loren
Leslie.
G. F.GODDING
Mr. Howard Mountjoy, first juvenile—Laura Morse.
Hawkshaw, first detective; Blenkinson, bueller—Kate Dinsmore.
SCENE-A modern drawing room, indicated, as usual, by one sofa for emotional purposes; two easy chairs for dialogue, and one grate for the easy destruction of important documents.
Miss Emily Fitztempleton, leading lady
-Cecil Leland
Polly, maid—Elsie Evans. ACT I.
ACT II.
ACT II.
Same as Act I.
ACT III.
Detective office, New York.
ACT V.
Same as Acts I and II.
The play was a decided success and a delightful tea was served by the young ladies at its clofe.
The Musical Club, which was organized by Messrs. Newhouse and Wyat for the purpose of making short trips this spring to surrounding towns, made their first appearance in Eudora last Wednesday night. It raised so hard all the afternoon that it was decided to postpone the concert until more favorable weather. However, as several of the country people had braved the storm, it was decided to give them a sample of the music by way of advertisement. Consequently four or five numbers were given and heartily appreciated. Another trip will be made in the near future. The following are members of the organization: Mr. and Mrs. Wyandotte, James L. Newhouse, A.D. - Kolins, Elmer and Walter Kelley and Clark Swasey.
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Y. W. C. A. NOTES.
The Y. W, C. A. has just begun its work for the new term. Last week the installation of the new officers was held. They are:
President. Mable Stafford.
President, Mable Stafford.
1st Vice president, Ruth Ewing.
and Vice president, Cilian Barth.
Corresponding Secretary, Sibyl Dunn.
Recording Secretary, Nona Drake.
Treasurer, May Woodin.
A chapter has been organized for the young women who are interested in deaconess work. There will be a meeting next Monday a o'clock in room fourteen.
The meetin' was opened by Miss Goold of the city association, who sang a very pretty solo, "Lullaby." Then the retiring president, Miss Henrietta Henderson made her farewell address and introduced the new president, Just before Miss Stafford gave her addresses Miss Warkentine on behalf of the association presented Miss Henderson with an immense bunch of carnations. After the regular installation service for the new officers Miss Stafford took charge of the meeting. Miss Gould sang another solo, "Calvary." Miss Henderson has proven herself a very able and efficient president and it is with the regret of all the Y. W. girls that she leaves the work.
Two classes have been formed for the study of missions. They meet at 4 o'clock on Sunday afteroos. The first class meets at Prof. Hunter's. They are now studying a book called "Modern apostles in Missionary Byways." The other class is but recently organized and has done very little regular work as yet. They will study. Medical Missions and have selected "The Healing of Nations" for their work.
Two Bible study classes are doing good work. One meets on Sunday afternoons at Miss Ethel Connelly's home on Vermont street. This is in the charge of Miss Lillian Barth, and has taken up the study of the women of the Bible. Miss Henrieta Henderson has the other class,
The Y W C A box has been placed in the main ball near the treasurer's office, to receive all reports for the calling and philanthropic committees. It is hoped that by this means the attention of the committees may be called to needed work, and illness reported to them.
Miss Goodnight has charge of the Haskell work. There is a large, membership there, and it is conducted on much the same plan as the University Y. W. The chairmen of committees of the University Y. W. aid the Haskell girls, each in her particular department.
The new committees in Y. W. work have not yet fully organized.
The meeting Wednesday in the chapel at 5 o'clock was poorly attended, presu mably on account of the inclement weather. This was conducted by the Sophomore girls.
The Y. W. C. A. will entertain the girls of the Senior class and the ladies of the faculty at Hunter. His 1320 Ohio next Saturday afternoon, the 14th.
Tomorrow, Sunday, is the 'international' Y. W. C. a day of prayer for colleges. A special meeting for all girls will be held at 3 o'clock at the Presbyterian church.
Wednesday evening members of the Association presented their work in each of the churches on this side of the river. The object of this presentation of the work was to dispel the existing ignorance among the citizens of Lawrence concerning the Christian work on the hill.
Friday evening the Y M C A received the Law students in honor of Judge Benson of Ottawa, who is a warm friend of the Association, being president of the Ottawa Y M C A, A large number of the Laws attended the reception and a delightful evening was pent. Frappe was served.
Sunday, February 11, is the universal day of prayer for students. The pastors of the Lawrence churches will preach especially to students at the morning service.
Four neighborhood prayer meetings are held each Thursday evening from 6:45 to 7:15 at these addresses: 1029 Kentucky street, 1132 Ohio street, 1310 Tennessee, and 1324 Vermont. All men students are invited to attend.
Dr. Naismith addressed the association
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last Sunday afternoon. His talk was interesting and thoroughly adapted to the needs of university men.
THE ADELPHIC.
The program rended on Friday even-
Use program restricted on Friday evening of last week was as follows:
Impromptu, Mitchell.
Paper on Corporations, Whittaker.
Current events, Wilson.
Instrumental music, Miss Walton.
Recitation, Hyatt.
Extempore, Trosper.
Reading, Miss Jaedicke.
Extempore, Mowry.
Debate—Question: Resolved that a man
should marry before his thirteenth year.
Affirmative: Earhard and Vinton.
Negative: Feath, Kyle and Wood.
The inference is that Kyle did not marry.
The judges decided the debate in favor of the affirmative.
The program taken as a whole, was exceptionally good. The debate provoked much laughter and was highly entertaining. Mr. Botts the critic of the evening, acquitted himself creditably. His criticisms were direct and to the point and were certainly helpful. At the business meeting two new members were taken in.
A number of visitors were present and the increased attendance of members demonstrate the steady growth of the society. If you want to spend an enjoyable and profitable evenig, comes to the Adelphic. The society meets now at 7:30.
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