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THE SECOND CONVOCATION.
一
PROVES A DECIDED SUCOESS
A Large Crowd Present and Much Fnthusiasm Manifested.
The second convoocation of the collegiate year held on last Monday proved conclusively the value and benefit of such gatherings of students and faculty in arousing and increasing University spirit. In many respects it resembled the football meetings which were wont to be the only time when we could get together and bring the University to any pitch of enthusiasm.
The reports of the Kansas commission to the Trans-Mississippi exposition had been placed in the chapel for distribution, and were in the hands of most of the students present. But when once their value as missiles was appreciated, all considerations of their educational and literary merits were laid aside and they began to fly back and forth in rapid volleys between the Junior Laws who occupied the front part of the room and the students from the other schools in the rear. Non-combatants between the two opposing parties were not respected and were in fact in danger from both sides. Even about the head of the Chancellor sailed the pamphlets hurled by vigorous arms.
On Monday the University, or at least the student body, gathered in the chapel in numbers which gave us some idea of what our strength really is, if we could but see ourselves together. There was also a fair representation of the faculty on the rostrum.
One cause of the great interest felt in the meeting was the fact that the seniors were to appear for the first time in their caps and gowns. And when they solemnly filed into the room, headed by their president, they were greeted with rounds of applause, and with looks of admiration and envy from the Freshmen, Mr. James Drydsley came in for an especial share of the applause, and the declaration that he was "all right" two or three times resounded from the chapel walls.
Chancellor Snow then took occasion to pay a tribute to Lieut. Alford whose death caused so much sorrow to Lawrence and the University. He spoke of his life and character from personal knowledge and declared that although he had given up his life in his young manhood, the results of his life were grand and noble.
The program commenced with organ music by Prof. Penny. Chancellor Snow, briefly touching on the purposes of the meeting, mentioned the fact that the day before had been the birthday of Lincoln. He then introduced Rev. J. W. Somerville who spoke of the life and character of of the great emancipator. He told of his greatness, his goodness, his many sidedness and his fitness to be the great messenger of freedom to the world. He spoke of him as eminently American and emphasized the need of true and loyal Americans today.
Some one in the audience was low enough to start a biss on the appearance of the Seniors. Such a one is a disgrace to the institution and the motive and purpose of such an act is utterly incomprehensible to all intelligent and self-respecting people.
He was followed by Dr. Williston who spoke of the life and work of Charles Darwin who was also born on February 12. He recounted his services to science and the emphatic confirmation that his theories have received.
Professors Penny, Preyer and Farrell delighted the audience with a trio for organ, piano and violin and were compelled to respond to an snore.
The closing address of the morning was by Professor Burdeck, who spoke on "The Flag." His address was fervid and eloquent and full of high patriotic feeling which touched a responsive chord in the hearts of all.
It was demonstrated on Monday that we can arouse enthusiasm of a high order, and that on short notice. Now there is no reason why there should not be equal enthusiasm aroused
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Before the last address the Chancellor also called attention to the Oratorical Contest, which is to be held at Ottawa on February 24.
over the state oratorical contest. We ought to take a crowd down to Ottawa next Friday whose 'Rock Chalk!' Jay Hawk! can make itself heard and felt too. We carried our orator to victory last year and we can and should do it again. It is to be hoped that the outburst of enthusiasm at the convocation will last, and that one of the fruits of that meeting will be a good crowd to go to the contest and see that K U. "gets there."
OTTAWA.
The State Oratorical Contest.
The sixteenth annual contest of the Kansas Inter-collegiate Association will be held in the Krohobaugh opera house at Ottawa next Friday evening, February 24. The attendance at this contest promises to be the largest in the history of the association. The first one-fare-for-the-round-trip rate that has ever been given the association by the railroads, is inducing many students to attend who would not do so if the railroads had made no concession. Baker University will attend 250 strong; Washburn and College of Emporia 200; Salina and Winfield will be well represented. Midland will show her usual enthusiastic cohorts, while Ottawa University will attend in a body. K. U. should not be lacking in numbers. The entire expense of attendance upon this contest should not exceed two dollars for every K. U. student. It would be money well spent to come in contact with fellow students from the leading colleges of Kansas. And then the colors, the yells, the good fellowship and friendly rivalry will broaden the views of any student who may attend. Every effort is being made to take the University Band. This would add much to the enthusiasm and pleasure of the occasion. Special train service from Topeka, returning immediately after the contest. The Ottawa collegians promise every effort to make the visit of their Kansas fellow students pleasurable in every particular.
The following is the program except the music, and the order of speaking:
"An Uncrowned King," C. N. Swibart, Midland college, Atchison
"Faith: The Dominant Power in Progress." F. W. Games, Baker University, Baldwin.
"The Changing Policy of the United States." A. C. Northrop, Kansas Wesleyan, Salina.
"Altruism America's Mission." W. R. Arthur, Washburn college, Topeka.
"What of the Future?" Sherman G. Elliott, Kansas University.
"The Problem of Expansion," G. W. Trout, Ottawa University.
The judges on delivery are: Hon. Frank Nelson, Hon. F. M. Potter, and Wm Allen White. On touch and composition: Hon. Case Broderic, Rev. Houston of Emporia, Rev. Hodson of McPherson.
"Mirabeou," Karl Rankin, College of Emporia.
The officers of the state association, 【Geo. O. Foster, president, K U.; C. E. Hoover, vice president, Midland; W. D. Schermhorn, secretary and treasurer, Southwest Kansas College.
Economic Seminary.
A very excellent review of an article in the Annals of the American Academy was given by Mr. Brown in the last economic seminary. The article reviewed was a report of the bankers' convention at Indianapolis. The general conclusions of that convention were the maintenance of the gold standard, the retirement of the present paper money circulation, and a modification of the present banking system. The author, of the article states that the bankers' convention seems to have had preconceived ideas of what they wanted and all their investigations at the convention and the work of their committee were not so much to arrive at the scientific truth about the financial question as to build a foundation for their theories. Their suggested banking system, the writer thinks, is not as satisfactory as the Canadian system. Yet, as a whole, the three conclusions started above as reached by the convention are probably correct.
'The Policy of Bismarck," C. W.Meyer, Southwest Kansas College, Winfield.
Students as well as others wanting coal, will find A. J. Griffin's the most convenient and best place to trade. His prices are the lowest, coal the best, and delivery is prompt and satisfactory.
Ottawa the 24th,
THE UNEXPECTED
THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS
WHEN THE ADVISORY BOARD MEET
MEET.
Perl Decker Is Sprung as a Dark Horse and Wins Out.
At the first meeting of the board last Saturday no action was taken as some of the faculty members were opposed to the selection of Moulton for the position, and from the ballots taken it seemed impossible to come to any agreement. But at the meeting Thursday Moulton's name was withdrawn, and when Decker was placed in nomination the secretary was instructed to cast the vote of the Board for him.
At the meeting of the Advisory Board of the Athletic Association Thursday afternoon Perl D. Decker was unanimously elected football manager.
This action was a surprise to all as Mr. Decker had not previously been mentioned as a candidate. Yet although it was altogether unexpected, it will doubless prove eminently satisfactory. Decker had obtained his greatest fame through his oratorical powers, but it is well known that his ability is not restricted to this line, and that he can and will give us a good business-like administration of football matters. He has always taken a great interest in University affairs and will work hard for the success of the team.
There might have been one criticism in the past on athletics in the University, that is that football was allowed to crowd out the other athletics interests and that base ball and track athletics have suffered at times from lack of proper pushing by those in charge. But this year the interest in both these teams is great and the management will be such as to bring them to the front.
In spite of Moulton's withdrawal the result of the election was a practical victory for those who supported him in the election of the association last week, and who fought hard and long to obtain his election.
We are also assured of good management of our other Athletic teams. Frank Jewett was elected baseball manager and Elmer Kelly, manager of track athletics.
On Thursday evening occurred the first number of the course of "Educational Entertainments." Notwithstanding a small audience it was a very appreciative one. There was a very noticeable lack of attendance of the students.
Song Recital.
The entertainment was a song recita by Mr. Joseph A. Farrell, accompanied by Mr. C. A. Preyer. The recital consisted of a number of Italian, French, German and English songs. Mr. Farrell's voice is a fine, rich baritone, and the manner, which he handled the selections, attested to his proficiency in both language and music. He was assisted by Miss Jean Bowersock, violinist; Mr.C.A.Preyer, pianist; and Mr.G.B.Penny, organist. The three instruments, violin, piano and pipe-organ make a harmony and music equal to a full orchestra and when in the hands of such able players as Miss Bowersock, Mr. Preyer and Mr. Penny make music fit for the gods. Both Mr. Farrell and Miss Bowersock were enced. The programs contained the songs translated into English.
One of the features of the new constitution is the selection of a general manager who has general supervision of all athletics. This position is to be filled by Prof. Adams, who will be succeeded on the board by Archie Hogg.
Emporia Gazette—The re-appointment of Scott, Crowell and Forney as regent of the State University was a wise act. Gov. Stanley could find no better men than those named by ex-Governor Morrill. They are honest energetic capable and efficient. They have guided the destinies of the University carefully and well. Their reappointment was demanded by the best interests of the University.
The best Coffee Pot known, "Dunlop Percolator," to be seen at the Home Store, 1105 Massachusetts street.
An immense line-of-Fall Hats at prices that defy competition at M. J. Skofstad's 874 Massachusetts street.
PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY NOTES
Prof. Blake gave his illustrated lecture, 'What We Know About the Sun', at Junction City Friday.
Profs. Dustan and Rice are kept very busy with their experiments on spectrum- analysis.
The recent cold weather caused considerable destruction to property in the freezing of pipes and condensers.
Something About Phi Bata Kappa
Bauch & Lomb's representative, Mr. Ott, visited the several departments Tuesday in regard to new supplies and future orders.
It will doubtless be of interest to the reader of the WEERLY to know more definitely the nature of the Phi Beta Kappa society, and of the qualifications for membership. It need scarcely be repeated that this society, though nominally a "Greek Letter Fraternity" and the oldest of them, has now little in common with the other societies bearing this designation, but is an honorary organization whose secrecy amounts merely to privacy.
Dr. Bartow's talk at the Chemical Seminary on "The Terpenes" Thursday was very interesting.
Remember the Chemical Seminary meets every Thursday at 4 o'clock.
The number of chapters is comparatively small, and new charters are granted only after careful investigation of the standing of the petitioning college (petitions usually come from the faculty) by the triennial national council. The University of Kansas was, at the time of its admission, one of but half a dozen colleges west of the Alleghenies to enjoy this honor.
Membership is limited two one-fourth of the graduating class, and the qualifications are scholarship and character. This does not make it a matter of course that those with the highest average grades are chosen in their order. A brilliant scholar in the general repute of moral weakness would probably be blackballed. But naturally this ground for exclusion would come into play but rarely. A consideration which more frequently determines the election of a person with slightly lower average grades than another, is that the grades are not a precise index of scholarship when understood in the most intelligent sense.
When errors are made, of omission or commission, they are generally due to the fact that the eligibles are sometimes entirely unknown to those who vote. Four-fifths of all the votes cast are necessary to elect, and a ballot blank in part or altogether may defeat a candidate. Other things being equal, the student is preferred who has the more complete record of work done at the University.
Sometimes the merits of the candidates least certain of election are discussed, and in this connection a just appreciation and a decided taste in literature are apt to weigh rather heavier than excellence in other lines.
Knowing these facts, students who have failed of election, and yet believe themselves as worthy as some who were more fortunate, may at least comfort themselves with the thought that there is not necessarily any intentional injustice involved.
Phi Beta Kappa Election.
Wednesday evening the following seniors were elected members of the Phi Beta Kappa fraternity: Misses Stella Case, Blakely Hyde, Riggs, Watson, Whitman, Messrs. Cross, Graham, Henderson, McClair, Moore, Parrot, Pratt. Sutton.
The K U. Dramatic Club pill play
Othello at the Opera House, March grd.
The cast of the play will be given in next
week's issue.
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