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THE SENIOR CLASS
ELECTS ITS OFFICERS BY UNT
ANIMOUS VOIE.
DO THE SOPEOMORTS
The Senior Law's Meet and Adjurna Till Next Week-The Juniors to Flect Next Tuesday.
Contrary to all precedent and much to the surprise of those not familiar with the history of the class, the Seniors elected all their officers Thursday by acclamation.
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Mr. Fones was the only man up for president as Mr. Buzi had withdrawn. Miss jed R. Yale was elected vice-president, Miss Mabel Wolf, secretary, and Mr. F. L. Wemple, treasurer. The class of 1900 always has been noted for harmony and this year they had it to spare. There will be more of a fight, however, next week, when the matter of the Senior Annual is settled. There is now a contest for manger of the annual between Moulton and Buzi and much interest is manifested as to the result.
The Sophomores have been talking more politics than anybody, but when it came to the election Friday every thing went off very smoothly. The offices were filled as follows: R. M. Emory, president; Miss Louise Haines, vice-president; Milton Blanchard, secretary, and C. C. Jones, treasurer.
The Juniors have posted an election for next Tuesday, but everything seems to be very quiet. The Senior laws met Friday and adjourned until next week.
None of the elections have been very exciting but the Athletic Association election is coming soon and then will be a mix-up.
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REFORT OF Y. M. C. A
1. Lake Geneva; The summer conference at Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, was the place where the work for this year was thoroughly discussed, and strengthened by suggestions from delegates of successful associations. There were 158 institutions represented by 418 men at the conference which lasted ten days. Tangeman, Withington and Hanson represented Kansas University.
11. Summer Correspondence: The long vacation was profitably used by the officers of the Association. President Tangeman wrote letters to forty of the old members in regard to the work urging them to return to Lawrence a few days before the Uni versity opened; several chairmen of com mitees wrote similar letters to their men. The names of almost roo prospective students were also secured and to each was sent a hand book and a cordial personal letter, assuring each man of cur desire to serve him upon his arrival in Law-
III, Association Headquarters—A committee was appointed last spring to secure a house to be used as Y. M. C. A. headquarters. The location secured at 1029 Kentucky is well located on the road from the University to the postoffice, and the house is well adapted for the work; pleasant reception hall, parlor and piano, besides the rooms for nine of the members who room at the house; Mrs. Kanage, the matron, has given thorough satisfaction. The large number of new men who have used the rooms has already justified the small expense which the house is to the association.
IV, Fall Campaign—The leading workers among the old members returned early and were formed into a fall campaign committee by the president. The great purpose of this work was to secure a hold upon new men before other influences reached them.
2. Rooms and Information—Upon their arrival at the Home the new man received a cordial greeting, given opportunity to see our bath room, and then under guidance of an old member went to look at suitable rooms and boarding places. During this time the new man was given necessary information while the old member was gaining a knowledge of the man whom he was assisting. Each evening of the morning we meet, enjoy, at the
1. Meeting trains—Members of the association were at the depot to greet the strangers as they arrived and escort them, either on foot or in our chartered back to headquarters.
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3. Receptions—Friday evening, September 8, two receptions were held. One for four year course men at Prof. Bailey's, another for two and three year men at the M. Y. C. A. house. One hundred and twenty-five men passed a thoroughly enjoyable evening and the association scored one more victory.
headquarters. Probably 150 new men were given assistance from our headquarters.
the opening week was "open house" at the
4. Line Parties—Sunday morning the new men attended their several churches in groups, escorted by old members of the Association; the devotional committee having engaged for special sermons at each church
5. Decision Meeting-Thorough invitation work was done for this service Sunday, September 10, and eighty-five men were present. Two short addresses were given by Rev. Mr. Ewart of Newton, and Dr. Burdick. Thirty men members were secured, the men being made to feel that joining the Y. M, C. A. meant enlistment for service.
6. Calling on Men-The work of calling upon the new men in their rooms was begun immediately after the decision meeting and will be continued in a thorough systematic manner. The general secretary wishes to be informed of any sickness among the students.
7. Joint Reception-An invitation to the reception Saturday evening, September 16, was sent to every student. Inclement weather caused the attendance to reach but 200, of which number two-thirds were men. The evening was the occasion for the formation of many valuable friendships, and a live committee of five pledged thirty-three men for membership.
8. Bible Study-Sunday, Sept. 17, marked the opening of the public campaign for Bible study. An advance order has been sent for fifty sets of the courses of study. The committee has secured several locations for classes and an excellent corps of teachers. The canvass for members will be continued and the meeting next Sunday will be given to the same work. Three courses "The Life of Christ," "The Apostolic Church" and "Old Testament Characters" will be offered and the indications are that at least too men will enroll for the work.
V. Employment Bureau—Twelve men have secured permanent employment through the association; the work of this department will widen throughout the year
VI. Educational Classes—Classes in Latin, Geometry, History and other branches will be organized early next week.
VII Information Cards:-Two great problems have been in a measure solved. The membership committee has a tremendous task upon its hands, to definitely approach every one of the Soo men for membership and retain satisfactory results. The members of the Association too must be locked after and kept definitely under the observation of the officers. The card catalogue furnishes a record of every man in the University, his name, address, church affiliation, class and department, and results of successive visits from the membership committee. The reverse side of the card will tell where and when the general secretary has seen every member of the Aassociation. The value of the cards is apparent; only with such data can the work in so large a school be made a success.
VIII Membership:—The membership of the Association has passed the 200 mark, 125 new men having joined already this year.
1X. A profitable series of services will be held Sunday at 2:30 in North college throughout the year. Thursday evening at 6:43 the mid-week prayer meeting will meet at the headquarters.
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THIS YEAR.
THE ASSOC'ATION MET FRIDAY.
The Proposed Amendment Was Carried by a Large Majority.
A meeting of the athletic association was held in the chapel Friday noon to discuss the amendment to the constitution which was printed in the WEEKEY last week. The interest in the Athletic Association seemed to be at a rather low ebb, as the entire attendance at the meeting was eighteen, after the golf enthusiasts had discovered that they were in the wrong pen and had withdrawn to another room.
Dean Green, as president of the association, stated the purpose of the meeting, and after the reading of the proposed amendment, Professor Adams moved its adoption. After remarks by Professors Adams, Hopkins and Carruth, the amendment was adopted. Prof. Carruth objected to the Athletic Association being indicted with the football interests and proposed that the holders of baseball tickets should also be admitted to membership in the association. The matter could not be acted upon at this meeting but will probably be proposed as an amendment at a later date.
Millinery Opening.
Wednesday, September 27.
THE FAIR.
Prof. Hunter's T.p.
Prof. Hunter accompanied by George Grimes spent the summer in western Kansas and eastern Colorado. They made a preliminary trip to Pueblo and then returned to Dodge City and went into camp twenty-five miles south of the city. From here collecting tours were made by wagon in various directions. They moved westward and finally entered eastern Colorado. About 6000 new specimens were collected for the museum, and much alcoholic material for use in class, aside from the collecting questions of economic importance were studied. The culture of alfaalfa and methods of preventing the injuries of the grasshopper received special attention. Prof. Hunter has visited this region before and his suggestions have helped the farmers to double the amount of alfaalfa grown.
Glee Club.
It seems as though the University is to have a Glee Club again this year. The first meeting was held Tuesday afternoon and a number of men with good voices were out. Last night another meeting was held and there will probably be a regular organization effected at once. It is not known yet whether a trip is possible this year, as the matter has not been submitted to the faculty.
It is to be hoped that the club will be successful this year, as a good Glee Club is one of the best things a college can have.
The Library to Be [Open.
By decision of the board of regents, approved by the library committee, the library will hereafter be open at night until 2 o'clock. This commenced with the first of this week and a good many students have been availing themselves of the privilege this week. Only the reading room will be open and books wanted from the seminary rooms must be reserved before supper.
A New Mandolin Orchestra.
Mr. R. S. Saunders, the teacher of guitar, mandolin, banjo and zither, will organize a mandolin orchestra of from ten to twenty members, and any of the students desiring to join same will please call on Mr. Saunders at his studio, No. 839 Mass. Street, where he will cheerfully give any information desired.
To Inspect Colleges.
The State Board of Education met Monday and decided to begin a tour of [inspection of the accredited colleges October 17. The Emporia college will be visited first.
At Fraser hall Friday evening, September 29. Miss Faitt will give her Dancing school opening. If you dance, come; if you wish to learn to dance, come also.
Three furnished rooms for rent, 1345 Massachusetts street.
OUTLAND VISITS CHICAGO.
University of Pennsylvania's Ex-G Captain Watched Stagg's Men Practice.
"It is hard for me to say anything about the Penn team until I have seen the material. I expect to reach Philadelphia the day after tomarow, as soon as I arrive I shall get to work."
Ex-Captain Outland of the University of Pennsylvania team stopped in Chicago on his way back to Philadelphia from his home in Kansas. In the afternoon he went out to Marshall field and watched Coach Stag and his assistants put the maroon players through football practice. When questioned concerning the prospects of Pennsylvania this fall. Mr. Outland said:
"There are six places on the University of Pennsylvania team to fill. That means that we must practically have a new eleven. Judging from the men I have seen here on Marshall field today, and from their work, I should think that Chicago would be well represented this season.
NEAL'S NEW BOOK.
Another U. V. University Man the Author of a Remarkable Book.
One of the most remarkable books of the year will be "The Magdalen" written by Robert Wilson Neal, a Kansas man, and to be published in a short time by F. Tennison Neeley, New York and London. It is described as a "Story of Jesus." The story itself is one of strong interest and quick dramatic movement. Any book telling the life of Mary Magdalen, the fallen woman among the Pharisees of Israel and the rich and profligate nobles of Alexandria and Rome, could not fail to deeply interest, and the interest is intensified by the manner in which the story is presented. The descriptions are so vivid as to create illusions like realistic stage settings, and the quick strong action goes on upon the stage. The whole method of the book is dramatic.
But the story has another interest besides that of the action. Jesus is the character in it, and the events of the story show what his life must have been and express a theory of his influence upon the people among whom he lived and upon the history of the world. Implying that he was only a man among men, the book preserves in every sense his historical grandeur and spiritual ability. Again there was a sad undertone in it that rises as it were into a grand cry for freedom and conscience—a plea for liberty. Jesus himself is designated as the apostle of freedom, thought and love.
Such is the nature of the book that has been written by a man that has grown up from boyhood in Kansas and who received his education in our State University. It is one of the most noteworthy books of Kansas literature, and, if it meets with the reception it deserves, will make its author at once one of the most hopeful of the new generation of writers.
Mr. Neal was last year instructor in English at the Kansas University. He goes this year to Yale college, on a scholarship granted from that institution—not a usual thing in the case of a western man. —Mail and Breeze.
Advisory Board Meeting.
The Advisory Board of the Y. M. C. A, held its first regular meeting at the Y. M. C. A. house Wednesday evening. The report of Mr. Hanson was taken up and fully discussed. The Board unanimously decided to have the report published in full. The members of the board present at the meeting were: Chancellor Snow, Professor Wilcos, Professor Naismith, Captain Haskell, Mr. Folks, Mr. Nichols, Mr. Withington and Mr. Tangman.
Miss Boulton, 841 Massachusetts street,
will have her fall opening of fine millinery
Wednesday and Thursday, September 27
and 28. You are invited to call and ex-
amine her goods.
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