Kansas University Weekly.
R. W. SMITH,
Editor-in-Chief:
L. M. SIMPON,
Associates:
GEO. BARCUS
Literary Editor:
C, E. C. CAREY,
Associate.
WALTER. J. MEER.
Society Editor:
FREDERICA BULLENE,
Local Editor.
GERTRUDE HILL.
Associates:
BERTHA BOWEN,
P. P. BLIUS,
P. J. BAUGARTNER,
PEARL DECKER,
Managing Editor
E. M.CHESA,
Associate:
F. P. PRATT.
FRANK POST,
CORA M. PECK,
FRANK MACRY,
F. L. GLICK,
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LAWRENCE, KAN., APRIL 2.9 1899
In the base ball games at Baker our men were struck by the enthusiast astic support that the Baker students gave their team. In the face of overwhelming defeat they cheered as lustily as if they were winning. This is the kind of enthusiasm that a player appreciates, and often turns defeat into victory.
The Baker Organge is championing tennis since the K. U. Baker base ball game. We would not refuse a game, but we are sorry to see Baker so easily disheartened in base ball and hope that she will take courage and get ready to play first class ball in the return game here at Lawrence.
The concomitants of spring are many, but perhaps the greatest of these is best described by the line "In the springtime a young man's fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love." One couple on the hill made a literal translation of this for thirty-nine hours last week and yet the members of the faculty under whom they recite wonder why they do not do their work better.
The Kansas-Nebraska debate will take place the evening of May 18 in the University chapel. This will be a great contest and a wonderful victory. Every student should do his part toward helping Kauas win. He can do this by being present at the debate and cheering on our representatives. The presence and enthusiasm of the student body will inspire our men to win and give them the power to do it,
It was very unfortunate that there was not a half holiday for the Jockey club meet. There cannot be school and a Jockey club meet at the same time with out each being a loser. The object of the club is to help the students loan fund and everything ought to be done that would swell the receipts. Heretofore there has been a vacation on the afternoon of the meet and a good crowd attended it. But this year's success was marred by the few in attendance.
Two events in the coming field meet will be of especial interest to the foot ball enthusiast,—place kicking and punting. This is an innovation in football training at Kansas University, both in training to kick and in beginning so early in the year. Yet this is just what the colleges in the East and Middle West do every spring. A strong, sure kicker is developed only by long practice and the kicking game is now of such importance that it is found necessary to put special stress upon this part of the practice. So far only four candidates have presented themselves for training, and all these are trying for places behind the line. Every candidate, no matter what place they intend to try for on the 'Varsity team next year,' should be out practicing. A line man should know how to kick and where to kick the same as a "back." Many times they are in places where a timely kick would save victory from defeat. Especially should a line man be able to kick when the kick off is to be punted back. Not only should a line man train himself in punting, but also in place kicking. It is very desirable to have several
good goal kickers on a team so that if one for some reason, is unable to do this part of the klicking, there will be another to fill his place. Dr. Naismith and the football management are to be commended for this move that they have taken in line, and although the results may not be what are wished for this year, yet this training will become one of the leading events in the field day meets and be an aid in bringing the foot ball kicking up to a higher efficiency.
ANOTHER "GREAT DAY" FOR THE
Y. M. C. A.
Twenty-Five More New Members Tak-
The Y. M. C. A. meeting last Sunday was under the direction of the Engineers and Mr. Shippman, 'or, E. E.' presided. A male quartet furnished special music which was justly appreciated. After very interesting opening exercisesMr. Rose gave a hearty and rousing talk on "The Power of God in a Human Life."
In the reception of the new members the usual initiation service was used. It is always beautiful and impressive but it was especially so last Sunday on account of the large number that were received.
The "Toasty Time."
The first Annual Toasty time of the Y. M. C. A was a decided success and no doubt establishes a precedent long to be followed by our University Association. The affair was entirely informal and the free and hearty spirit on the part of those present aided in making it one of the most enjoyable events in Association life this year.
The special feature of the evening was a program of toasts arranged as follows:
"College Memories," Capt. J, B. Haskell.
"Our Fellowship," Winfield Withing ton.
"Our Cabinet," H. H. Tangeman.
"Other Colleges," Pres. H. H. Merlin.
"Our Faculty," E. L. Jewett.
"The Student of Today," Rev. B. C, McQuiston.
"Our Treasury," Lacy Simpson,
W. Widdig, W. J. Henderson
"The College of this Future," W. H Rose.
In spite of the exceedingly inclement weather and the unusual social rush of the week there were about seventy-five young men present. The toasts were lively and bright and well received. Refreshments were served during the evening and the evening ended in the singing of college songs.
The affair undoubtedly did a great deal to unify the members and give them enthusiasm for next year.
Bulletin From the Department o
Enrollment
Professor Hunter and his assistants of the department of Entomology have been busy during the last two weeks sending out the bulletin entitled "Alalfa, Grass-hoppers, Bees, their Relationship," seven thousand of these bulletins have been printed and are being sent to farmers in every part of the state.
Professor Hunter spent much time last summer in the alfalfa fields, in the western part of the state, gathering information concerning the devastation wrought in these fields by the grasshopper.
He has spent all of his spare time the present school year in preparing the pamphlet, which shows by its contents and arrangement of details the ability of the author and the careful attention that he bestowed upon it. Prof. Hunter well deserves the many compliments he has received from scientific men all over the country.
The bulletin will be of especial inter est and usefulness to farmers for it costa ins the best methods for preventing the ravages of the grasshopper upon alfalfa; and also the best methods for the care of bees. The bulletin also contains a history of the grasshopper; its anatomical structure, methods of its propagation and development.
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The subscription party given Friday evening in Frazier hall was one of the most delightful society events of the week. The Eldridge house entrance was used again. The floor was unusually good and the music furnished by Sommar's was excellent. Refreshments were served on the stage during the latter part of the evening. The party was given under the management of the directors of the K. U. Jockey club. One of the particularly enjoyable features of this hop, was the fact that there were so many of the old students present, who were here for the meet and ball game. There were about sixty couples on the floor, and the affair was a great success.
SOCIETY.
Last Sunday evening an informal silver wedding took place at the home of Professor and Mrs. Sayre. The wedding was very unexpected as the invitations were not sent out until Saturday afternoon. The guests composed for the most part of members of the faculty and their wives were: Chancellor Snow and wife, Professors and Mrs. Carnruth, Bailey, Wilcox, Haworth, Bartow, Messrs and Mrs. Woodward, Pendleton and Brooks.
The Phi Delta held an initiation last Saturday evening at their hall in the Journal building. The initiates were Messrs. Fred Johnson of Leavenworth and Humphrey of Independence.
The Gamma Phi Theta's have taken in six new girls. They are Misses Edith Thatcher of Philadelphia, Charlotte Cutt of Viland, Eva Brown, Louie Cross, Julia Simmons and Mabel Bailley.
Mrs. James Means and Mr. Hugh Means entertained a number of their friends Saturday with a picnic at the Club house at Lakeview.
The Just-Seven Girls club was entertained Thursday afternoon at the home of Miss Eva Brown on Rhode Island street.
The Barb boys gave one of their delightful hops Friday evening in Pythian hall.
IDLE NOTES BY THE BOOK MAN
Mrs. Topham, of Lawrence, has a desk it which Geo. W. Cable, when a young man unknown to the literary world, kept books in her father's office at New Orleans. When in Lawrence recently the novellisted on Mrs. Topham.
There are annually submitted to the Century Magazine nearly nine thousand manuscripts. Of this number the Century can use only about four hundred. The editor once likened his reading room to a great flower garden in which a man might walk and enjoy the beauty and fragrance of the flowers but was permitted to gather only a small bouquet.
Mrs Amelia E. Barr was more than 40 years old when she offered her first story for publication. It was accepted. Encouraged by this little success she devoting all her spare energies to literary work, and for fifteen years she supported her family by writing short stories and essays, reading and writing them fifteen hours each day. Then was brought out her first book, "Jan Vedder's Wife," which has been published in five languages and has made Mrs. Barr both famous and wealthy.
Dr. A. Conan Doyle got his inspiration for the "Sheriock Holmes" stories from one of his instructors in an Edinburgh Medicalcollege. This old professor, says Dr. Drley, seemed endowed with the gift of second sight. When a stranger entered the room he could tell at a glance his profession, condition in life, where he wa from, and often many details of his char acter and history. The professor was, of course, a very quick and observing man He read the story of the stranger's life in his dress, manners and speech.
In a late number of The Editor is a story of a manuscript that was rejected by thirty-one publishers and accepted by the thirty-second. The magazine that accepted the manuscript was of a higher class and paid better rates than any of the other thirty-one.
We hear considerable about the great rewards of literary work. Some of the salaries of journalists and some of the prices paid by publishers to authors for their books are truly fabulous, but here is a story from London that is discouraging to the literary aspirant. Harold Frederick was certainly considered a success, both as a journalist and as a novelist, but at the present time, only a few months since his death, wife and children are in such a destitute condition that a subscription for their assistance has been started among the literary people of England.
The bee is briefly described, the different specimens named and its collecting of honey from alfalfa considered. All of the descriptions are accompanied by excellent drawings which clearly illustrate the parts and make the pamphlet most intelligible.
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The mass meeting Friday noon to arouse enthusiasm seemed to be thoroughly successful at any rate as far as the Law school was concerned. The feature of the meeting this time was the possession of a bag of beans by the Law students and those who were unfortunate enough to be in front were subjected to a galling fire which might lead one to think the Twentieth Kansas was recruited largely from the Law school.
For the benefit of those who will be ben-fitted by it, we publish the two questions from the Sophomore English paper which seemed to cause the students most trouble. The answers given have been obtained from high authorities.
Tom—Do you know that your lips are red, your teath are white, and your eyes are heaven's own blue?
Boy: "Oh. I s'pose they picked the teeth!"
—Town Topics.
1. I. Faradise Lost. Give synopsis of Satan's address to his followers when they awoke on the banks of the Sulphur Lake n Hades.
Sabbath-School Teacher: "Now, after Adam and Eve had eaten the apple, what did they do?
(c) "As You Like It," junior year.
(d) "All's Well That Ends .Well," senior year.
Dean Green made a short speech in which he intimated that the ball playing of the Law students would probably be better than their department. He was followed by P. S. Elliot, Fred Wood and Prof. P. J. Blake all of whom insisted upon a propr support of our team and emphasized the effectiveness of "Rock Chalk Jay Hawk."
Ans. — "Ain't this hell?"
Enthusiasm
II. Shakespeare. Tell at what period of his life the most important of Shakespeare's plays were written.
Madge—Well, what of it?
Tom—Those are national colors and I must salute them.
—Princeton Tiger
Madge—Well, what of it?
Upon ponder steeple sit three human beings and they are neither men, women or children. What are they?
Answer—Man, woman and child.
Telephone 100.
—Ex.
Why is an egg like a young colt?
Answer—Because they both have to be broken before using.
A farmer had two horses. One he named "Two Little Girls in Blue," the other "After the Ball." What was the color of the horses?
Answer—Chestnut.
Why is a puppy dog's tail like a heart of a tree?
Answer—Because it is the farthest from the bark.
—Ex
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Why does a dutchman put his pig pen on the back side of his house?
Answer- To put his pig in, of course.
I. C. STEVENSON, Principal.
"Down with the Yankee pigs!" yelled the Spanish prisoner as he devoured the bacon.—Ex.
Teacher—"Yes; but what voice?"
Boy—(hastily raising his hand)—"Mine
sir."
Teacher—"Yes; but what voice?"
What is the difference between a sewing machine and a kiss? One sews nice seams
Boy (in uncertain voice)—"Imperative indicative."
Never buy a thermometer in the sum mer, they are much lower in winter—Ex.
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W. A. Griffith, formerly of Emporia, but now of St. Louis, may be made director of the art department of the Kansas State University. He is one artist who doesn't believe that art consists of painting French peasants in wooden shoes with their shirt tails out. He believes there is beauty in the Kansas grass and trees, and fields, and skies, and he tries to put that beauty on canvass for others. He should have the job.-Emporia Gazette.
The Mai Fete under the auspices of the city Y.M.C.A. promotes to be a mammoth affair. The dates are May 8 to 13. Five brilliant programs and some interesting exhibits are among the features, "an enchanting profusion of music, flowers and entertainment" says the prospectus. If the ability of the Y. M. C.A. people can be judged by the Star Lecture Course they ran so successfully the Mai Fete will be a hummer.
Speaking of assessments, the photographers were taxed last year on personal property, one was $50, one $55, one $80 and one $90; total $275, for the four. Shane alone was taxed on $400, being $125 more than all the others together beside $1200 of other property. Comparisons are odious and comment unnecessary.
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