Kansas University Weekly.
Editor-in-Chief:
L. M SIMPSON,
Literary Editor:
RUTH WHITMAN.
Local Editor.
GERTRUDE HILL.
Associate Editors:
BERTHA BOWEN, FREDERICA BULLENE,
FRANK POST, R. W. SMITH
P. P. BLISS, JOHN KANE,
J. H. BAUMGARTNER, FRANK MATCY,
W. J. MEEK, F. P. PRATT
Managing Editor:
·E. McSHEA.
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LAWRENCE, KAN., FEB. 18, 1899
There is a plan on foot to have the band go to Ottawa with our orator for the interstate contest to be held February 24. The idea is a very good one and the plan very feasible. For with our band, which is a very good one and one of which the University may well be proud, and a car-load of "rooters" we will make ourselves hard and felt at Ottawa. It would encourage and stimulate our representative, and it would show true University spirit. As to the plan being feasible, Manager Buttomer thinks that it will not only be possible but very probable that it will go. Consequently the students and faculty should encourage and promote the scheme to the best of their ability.
It has been sold every year by the colleges in the State Oratorial Association that no oratorial interest is manifested at the University; that only a few who are personally connected with the State Association have any desire for oratory. Notwithstanding these false allegations, the University always sends a large delegation of its student body to the contests and representatives have twice carried off first honors. This year the contest will be held at Ottawa, February 24. Our representative, Sherman G. Ellott, will be one of the strongest, if not the strongest, orator there. Let us send a large delegation to Ottawa next Friday, larger than ever before, to cheer Mr. Elliot to victory. Baker, our old rival and enemy will have from 200 to 300 in attendance, and the University should have twice that many. Let us show them that oratory is not on the decline, but, in the ascendency at Kansas University. This is an opportunity you should not miss. Go and you will not regret it. Show your loyalty to your school.
Kansas University has long felt the need of something that would bring the students together as one body and arouse enthusiasm and college spirit. The lack of this has been significantly felt in all phases of University life. It has perhaps been displayed least in athletics, but even here the student body and faculty have not supported the endeavors of the University as they ought. This has been conspicuously seen in our attempt to maintain a University lecture course and in our inter-collegiate debates and oraciones. The students go on, each his own way, thinking of his particular work and his individual part in the University, with nothing to arouse him and bring him to a full appreciation of the University and to the realization that much is due to it from him; that everything the University enters into is of great importance to him and he ought to do what he can for its success; that as a part of the University, its triumphs and successes are his own, and its defeats, his defeats. As a means of obviating this, the plan of holding convocations has been instituted in the University, the second one of which was held Monday in commemoration of the birth of Lincoln and Darwin and was highly successful. The enthusiasm and true college spirit manifested was most gratifying. The convocation is of utmost value in promoting in student and faculty genuine loyalty and love for the University. Already we see the change it is bringing about in our feeling towards the University and it will continue to foster and encourage enthusiasm and interest in this University until in athletics, oratory, or whatever else the University may enter, the students and faculty will be filled
with a zeal to give their personal efforts for its success. With this energy and support Kansas University will advance as never before,
SOCIETY.
Among many charming features that distinguished the marriage of Miss France Blossom Matteson and Mr. Justin De Wit Bowersock, celebrated at the home of Mr and Mrs. Frederick Sierling Doggett law Wednesday evening, was the pleasant or formality that is possible to combine with the elegance of a house wedding. The ceremony was performed at one end of the wide hall where a bank of palms of an ferns gave the effect of a tropic groove and in the midst of which the white frocks of the bride and her maids were very pretty to see. All the first floor was decorated with palms and ferns exclusively. The Rev. Dr. Henry Hopkins performed the ceremony, the bride and groom's parents being grouped near by in the doorways. The wedding gown was a beautiful creation of white grene dine trimmed with chantilly point over which was worn a Brussels veil fastener with lilies of the valley which also composed the splendid shower bouquet. All the maids wore white Swiss gowns and carried meteor roses, except the maid to honor, whose flowers were white roses and valley lilies. All the maids wore whitenius Louis XVI bow knots in the hair Zimmerschied's orchestra played the bridal music. The attendants were Miss Don Bowersock, of Lawrence, the groom's sister, as maid of honor and Mr Irving Hill, also of Lawrence the best mam. Miss Lavindi Tough, Miss Mary Gilbert Karnes, May May Coatsworth, and Miss Adal Charles Hudson were the maids and Mr Osborn Van Brunt, Mr.W. B. McDonald Mr. John C. Meredith and Mr. Johr Tough the other attendants. Supper was served in the third floor ball room, the bride and groom leading the way and with their attendants were seated at a round table occupying the middle of the room. In the center of the table was a large silver bowl of meteor roses, the bride's cake occupying one side and the groom's the other. Both were beautifully decorated. Guests were served at small tables decked with meteor roses, these being the only flowers used. When the bride cut her cake she summoned her maids to cut their slices, but when Miss Hudson had cut the piece containing the ring, the others refused to temp fate further, so the dime and thinble remained uncut. Mr. Bowersock and his men followed the same rite with the groom's cake. The groom's parents, Congressman-elect and Mrs.J. D. Bowersock, received with Mr. and Mrs. Doggett, and his sisters, the Misses Mary, Gene and Margerie Bower-sock, were also in attendance. Other out of town guests were Mrs.J. B. Doggett, Mrs. Sturgess and Miss Babcock of Chicago; Mrs.Frank Oglebay, Mrs.Matthew Foster, Mrs.W. M. Abernathy, Mrs.Ha Brent and Mrs.Joseph A Suydam assisted Mrs.Doggett.
Mr. and Mrs. Bowersock are taking a Florida bridal trip. After their return they will live at 10:32 Pennsylvania avenue, where they will be special at home to friends during April. — K.C. Star
The social events of the past week though not as numerous as usual were perhaps even more enjoyable. Of these the dancing party given Friday evening by the Barb girl was the most delightful. Pythian hall was beautifully decorated in green, which with the red electric lights gave a most charming effect. The National colors and flags were also used in the decorations around the walls and over the balcony, where many pretty cosy corners were fitted up. In one corner of the room punch was served during the evening from a dainty booth. Steinberg's orchestra of Topeka furnished excellent music for the dancing. Mrs. Mary McCullum Smith and Mr. T. Davenport Smith led the grand march which began at 9 o'clock and the programs were given out by Miss Bertha Bowen and Miss Lee Reease. The guests were received by, Mrs. Sparr, and Misses Reese, Bowen, Peck and Best. Those present from out of town were Messrs. Will L. Walker of Kansas City, and Asa Canavan of Horton.
Miss Mabel Rogers entertained very delightfully last Saturday evening with a valentine party. Signal games were played during the evening and the prizes were won by Mrs. John Killworth and Mr. W. B. Graham. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. John Killworth, Mrs. O'Brien Misses Pugh, Moore, Kane, Knight, Towne, Sterling, Mills, Gillham, Watson, Clarke and Douthart. Messrs Barber, Rogers, Hoyt, Peairs, Wood, Art Wood, O'Brien, Kane; Graham, Kohl and Shinn.
Monday afternoon Mrs. Arthur Weaver gave a very enjoyable whist party, for the Misses Plumb of Emporia who have been her guests for the past two weeks. Prizes were won by Mrs. F. H. Hodder and Miss
Helen Sutliff. Mrs. Weaver's guests were Meadames Harry Pierce of Junction City, Fred Dobson of Ottawa, John Spencer of Omaha, William H. Brown of New York, C E. Esterly, Elmer Pierson, F H. Hodder, W T. Sinclair, E D. Adams, Frank Webster, James Green, H B. Ober, Gordon Gibb, W B. Brownell, Albert Flinton and O Reilly. Misses Ruth and Caroline Plumb, of Emporia, Gertrude Deverneux and Susie Gay of Topeka, Jennie Sutliff. Helen Sutliff, May Gardner, Alice Rhoe, Ea Brown, Lucene Barker, Frances Barker, Gertrude Hill, Harriett Robinson, Mame Tisdale, Frederica Bullene, Kate Nicholson, Ota Nicholson, Nel Blakely, Lillian McMillian, Watson, and Galloo.
The Phi Delta gave a very enjoyable hop Tuesday evening in Journal hall. The affair was in honor of Messrs. Humphrey and Warkentin. Those present were Misses Leach, Hutchinson, Sexton, Havens, Pugh, Leslie, Smith, Spaulding, Baille, Griebs, McCrory, Allen, Rothrock; Messrs. Case, Davis, Taylor, Rothrock, Heincke, Henry, Fletcher, McMath, Murphy, Warkentin, Humphrey, and Jackman of Minneapolis.
Miss Gertrude Becker entertained with a valentine party Tuesday evening in honor of the Girls' Afternoon Club. Miss Olive Lewis and Mr. Matthew Smith won the prizes. The young ladies of the club and their guests were Misses Barteldes, Frazer, Lewis, Hanson, Miller, Morris, Simmons and Andrews; Messrs, Henley, Maggard, Smith, Henry, Jones Crawford, Beck. Cloys and Kennedy.
Miss Gertrude Hill entertained Saturday night with an all night party at her home south of town. Miss Hill's guests were Misses Mame Spencer, Satie Taylor, Winslow Hutchinson, Loren Leslie and Marie Morris.
Mrs. Binger gives a special dinner for her boarders on the birthday of any one of them. The one Thursday night was for Miss Wagstaff and Mr. Leland.
Mrs. J. Gordon Gibb entertained a number of her friends Wednesday with a card party and Friday afternoon she gave a very delightful luncheon.
Mr and Mrs. Elmer Pierson and Miss Babcock entertained at cards Friday evening.
Miss Mary Monroe entertained very pleasantly Saturday afternoon for the active chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta.
Miss Louise Smith entertained the faculty of the school of Music Thursday evening, after the concert.
Mrs. Elmer Pierson and Miss Frances Babcock entertained at whist Friday night.
Mrs. Alex Mitchell's card party in honor of Miss Bessie Johnson, has been postponed till next Monday night.
Some time in the near future the University students will be presented with a treat in the form of a basket ball game between the Juniors and Seniors. The game will be a good one and will be hotly contested from start to finish. While the Seniors are fortunate in having Wm. Sutton and Henderson on their team the juniors rejoice over the fact that Dennis and Avery, two of the 'Varsity's best players, will play for them.
Juniors and Seniors.
Much interest is being manifested by both teams and when the two teams oppose each other, each will have a goodly number of rooters.
"Whenever that fellow turns up," mused the conscientious gas jet in the parlor. "I get turned down."—K, C, Star.
Col. Ham Friday night.
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Sale opens Monday.
SNOW HALL NOTES.
The museum has received a collection of fossils, of about 100 species from southeastern Kansas, donated some time ago, by the Rev. John Rennett of Pittsburg.
A fine specimen of mososaur will shortly be placed in the museum. It was gotten in western Kansas last summer by the Kansas geological surveying party.
SAVAGE
In spite of the extreme cold of last Saturday evening a few members gathered at North college. An impromptu program was carried out. Mr. Morscher spoke of the "Advantages of the Study of Astronomy." Mr. E. H. Sellards told "Some Things About Law." Mr. Logan gave "Some Advantages of Making Your Way Through School." Mr. E. J. Sellards spoke on the choice of a profession.
Monday morning the seniors appeared in the convocation in caps and gowns for the first time. Although there were only forty of the possible hundred present, the appearance of these gave a dignified bearing to the meeting. The cap and gown custom is a pretty one and ought to be carried out by the University in future years. The members of the senior class are exceedingly handsome with one or two exceptions and the unique cap and gown only enhances the general appearance of of the class. Each senior as he entered was carefully surveyed by the assembly and received just or unjust criticism as to appearance. Everybody watched eagerly for the appearance of Seeds and Shinn. Seeds came but Shinn's costume was not finished owing to the fact that it requires so many stitches.
Base Ball.
Wanted.
Owing to the bad weather the candidates for the 'Varsity base ball nine have been unable to show their metal upon the diamond so far this year. Notwithstanding [this] however, they have been constantly practicing indoors, and when good weather comes around again the students will undoubtedly see some very good material and material that will not be slow in getting in good base ball trim, upon McCook field.
Reliable man for manager of Branch Office I wish in this vicinity. If your record is O. K. here is a good opening. Kindly mention this paper when writing. A. T. MORRIS, Cincinnati, O.
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COL. HAM IS COMING
The Famous Humorist Will Lecture on "The Snollygaster in Politics" Friday Night
The treat of the year in the lecture line will come off Friday night, February 24 at the Methodist church. Col. H. W. J. Ham the famous humorist and lecturer will deliver his lecture on "The Snolly goster in Politics." Over 40 per cent of Col. Ham's engagements have been return dates. This speaks for itself. A full band has been secured to give a free concert as usual to the ticket holders before the lecture. The Columbus Ohio, Despatch of his lecture:
"From the introductory sentence to the last word, Orator Ham had his audience laughing, bowling, cheering, and applauding. He was the lion of the occasion. His word picture of the 'Snollygoster in Politics' met with instant recognition. When Col. Ham finished the entire audience rose and gave him three cheers." Mr. Ham captures a discriminating and intelligent audience. Beneath the lightening flashes of wit the Georgia editor keeps a deeper current of noble thought moving that holds his audience. Mr. Ham is a southern orator and as a story-teller cannot be beat. Every K. U. student should hear Ham. Usual price, 50c, 35c, 25c and 15c, so everybody can go. Tickets on sale by agents on the Hill and at Mrs. Prentisses, corner Massachusetts and Quincy; also Rowlands & Benders, 710 Massachusetts street, where the seat chart will be open Tuesday morning.
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