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WALTER L. KELLEY.
WATTERLE L. KELLENB
At McCurd's Grocery. University Solicitor.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, SATURDAY, MAY 21, 1898.
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PROTSCH The Leading K. U.
TAILOR.
COMMENCEMENT PREPARATIONS.
ARRANGEMENTS FAST BEING COM-
PLANTED
Speakers Chosen—Masque May Present "As You Like It"—Class Day Exercises.
The committee on commencement exercises consisting of the Chancellor and the Deans of the various departments meeting very frequently these days.
Three of the commencement speakers have been selected. Dr. Barrows will deliver the commencement oration as told in the WEEKLY some weeks ago and Prof. Canfield will make the Phi Beta Kappa address. The third speaker so far selected is the Rev. W. M. Colledge of Aurora, Ill., who will preach the baccalureate sermon.
Prof. Penny is very anxious that an outdoor performance of "As You Like It" by the members of the Masque be made a feature of the afternoon exercises of the week.
The Senior Arts class held a meeting on Monday for the purpose of definitely arranging the program for class day. A committee was appointed to arrange for class day exercises. On Wednesday noon a special meeting of the class was called to hear the report of the committee. At this meetingthe class decided to hold class day exercises on either Monday or Tuesday of commencement week. The celebration will begin with a class breakfast on the campus about 8 o'clock in the morning. This will be followed by a few exercises when an adjournment will be taken till after dinner.
In the afternoon the class will gather together again to bid the buildings and campus a formal goodbye. Speeches and songs will make up the aftermon's program and another recess will be taken till after supper when more speeches will be made. John C. Sanderson has been selected as class marshall for the week.
R. D. Brown has been selected to deliver the alumni address. Mr. Brown is now a practicising attorney in Kansas City Missouri.
Students Attend a Cake Walk
On Wednesday evening the rains descended, the winds blew and the floods came, but they availed nothing; there was to be a cake-walk in town that night. Stay away from that? Not on your life! No matter how the night behave, no matter how the North wind rave!
For two long hours did this cultured audience wait for the colored gentlemen to put in their appearance and contest for the cake, and it was after o'clock when "the band began to play." But did any of these rehned young ladies and gentlemen get tired of waiting and go home? Indeed, no, not one. This was no Missouri debate or oratorical contest. This, gentlemen of the jury, was a cakewalk; not as edifying as a prize fight or a minstrel show, to be sure, but for all that a cake-walk.
And they were there—those University students and "profs," They were there in force; from the Law to the Latin department they turned out just to have a good time.
Gentle jests were bandied back and forth and laughter trickled upward just to show its opposition to gravity. "Jimmie" Green and the Phi Gamma Delta line party kept things Lively in the west end of the hall while "Prof" Walker and the Pi Phi young ladies held their own at the east end. The "josh" spirit was rampant. Every gentleman who came in late was subjected to a crossfire of wit and epithet and was obliged to make his obeisance to the assembled multitude. "Pop" Chamberlain and "Sal" Walker were especially felicitous in their responses.
The time between 8 and 10 was occupied in sitting on the bleachers which had no backs. Many ladies of color were there, Likewise some University maidens of fairer complexion jammed in with them side by side. These latter wore no veils.
Although the cake-walk itself was a grand fake, the evening was much enjoyed. Hornswoggle a college audience and they make the best of it by turning it into a joke.
Athletic goods, full line at Smith's News Depot.
Nec. seiry for a Meeting of the Oratorical
ration to Choose Them
NO OFFICERS FOR NEXT YEAR.
Association to Choose Them.
It has just come to light that no provision has been made for next year's Oratorical association organization at the last meeting of the association the election of officers for next year was postponed. At the same time a committee was appointed to revise the constitution of the association.
This committee was instructed to report later in the year. Several plans have been suggested, among them one to reorganize the association on somewhat the same basis as the athletic association. It is now growing near commencement day and next year's officers have not been selected. Neither has the committee on the revision of the constitution reported. No meeting has been called by President Sweet for that purpose.
There are yet two weeks in which this may be done, but several members of the association are beginning to feel a little impatient at the delay.
Mr. Swett was out of town Friday with the ball team and could not be seen either in regard to when the meeting would be held or as to what had been done by the revision committee.
ONE GREAT BIG ROASTS.
The Senior Play to be Given June First. The manager and cast of the Senior play, "Bricks Without Straw" are very careful these days not to let out anything that may spoil the effect of the play on the night of its performance. They are perfectly willing to tell the name, who and how many are in the caste, etc., but when asked to tell something about the play itself they shut up as light as clams. There is an evident desire on their part to let the various incidents of the play come as surprises. It has leaked out, however, that the play is entirely local in character and is as one member of the cast put it, "One great big roast." Who is roasted no one can find out but from such hints as have been let drop from time to time one is inclined to think that no one from professor to janitor need hope to escape. It is known that the play will be a burlesque on the events of the year. The cast is rehearsing daily. The play will be given as usual the Wednesday before commencement, this year June first
Kile Wins the Law Prize
Harry Kile, of LaCygne, Kansas, Law 99, won the Edward Thompson Law Book Co. prize.
The prize was a complete set of "American and English Encyclopedia of Law," valued at $250, and was offered to competitors in Kansas University law department for the best four thousand word thesis on the subject "Do labor combinations to control the price of their labor, stand upon the same legal footing as do combinations of dealers."
Mr. Kile is a graduate from William Jewell college and has always been among the foremost in his classes. At the recent Kansas University Lawyer election he was chosen editor in chief. Mr. Kile's success was a great victory for the junior law class.
Productions by two juniors and several senior law students were submitted.
The winning thesis bears many marks of especial merit, both in thought and language.
The recent investigation of the ages of the students in the University in order to determine the number liable for military duty showed that out of 653 male students only two were below 18 years of age and only one above 45.
Age of K. U Students.
Sam Peters & Sergent Major Sam Peters has been appointed sergeant-major of the Twenty-second regiment, Kansas volunteers. Sam was the recipient of a handsome Phi Gam pipe from his Phi Gam brothers upon leaving for Topeka Sunday.
Sam Peters Sergeant Major
New Weekly Board Meeting
New Weekly Board Meeting.
The WEEKLY board for the fall term met Friday noon and filled the following positions on the staff: Managing editor, F.P. Pratt; literary editor, Agnes Lee; local editor, E.F. Shinn.
Scholarships in two of the best business colleges in Kansas City for sale. See or address J. O. Hall, 1202 Kentucky street,
BATTER UP!
OPENING OF THE MAJOR LEAGUE SEASON- SENIORS AND FACULTY PLAY TODAY.
Sta ting Investigation of Faculty Records—Many Diequalified for Professionalism and Disinquencies.
If Mr. P. O'Connor of Kansas City, weather observer and wizard will only give the elements, the high sign and keep the clouds in check for the spur of a single afternoon the Seniors and Faculty will play their annual game at 2:30 p.m. today on McCook field. The insination that the faculty team is an aggregation of has-beens is indignantly denied by Manager Adams who confidently asserts that he has at last after great expenditure of money succeeded in getting together a team of pennant winners. As evidence of this he calls attention to the fact that this year's team shows an infusion of young blood noticeably in the case of pitcher. Prof Canfield upon whose work in the box the faculty have formerly based their hopes and reliance has been unconditionally released. In his place a strapping youngster by the name of Williston has been signed in whom Manager Adams claims to have found a "phenom." "Willie" as the new pitcher has already been dubbed by the fans gained his experience by several season's ylay with the celebrated Faleontological "summer nine." This will be his first appearance in this company and there is always the danger that a young pitcher will not be able to hold up his end, but the manager places great reliance in his new pitcher and scouts the idea that he will not last the game out. Canfield's many friends are sorry to see him go, and many think his release a mistake, but there is little doubt but that "Artie" will catch on with some good union league team, probably the Lawrence High School. As another evidence of his energy and push in getting a pennant winner together Manager Adams points with pride to the fact that he has at great expense bought the release of the celebrated Arthur Walker from Chicago, and he will make his first appearance in a K. U. faculty uniform.
Vol. VI. No. 14.
Manager Adams has been somewhat hampered in the signing of his team by the action of the student advisory committee which following the foot-steps of the faculty advisory committee is doing its best to block athletics. Captain Manager Adams himself has been declared ineligible and delinquent by this committee for skipping of classes. Prof. Jones has also been declared ineligible for failing to take out a withdrawal card when dropping out of the matrimonial class upon advice of the instructor. The committee consisting of Gear, Stanley, Peters and Curry is also investigating the record of Mr. Sterling. It is charged that Sterling has been absent from chapel twice this year. The committee realizing the gravity of the charge is carrying on a searching investigation. As yet no proofs of the truth of the charge have been found. There was also a rumor early in the week that the year's residence rule would be enforced against Prof. Walker but they have been dropped owing to the close ties binding Prof. Walker to Lawrence. Prof. Hopkins has been barred for deficiency in penmanship. The most serious charges were those of professionalism tending to impurity in athletics brought against Wilcox and Cowan. The charges against the former were sustained but Cowan will be allowed though the proofs are against him, are stronger even than those against Wilcox. The senior team is now completed by
The senior team is now completed by the signing by Magnate Chamberlain of the powerful barb battery, McKinnie and Johnson, who will be in the points for them and have heretofore been invincible. If it rains today the game will be played next week.
Another University Company.
Professor Palmer is organizing and drilling a company of students on the campus. The number of students drilling is about 100, and every evening is increasing. The practice consists of battalion and squad drills. The result of this practice will probably be that Kansas University next year will have an army officer, and that drilling will be a part of the physical culture requirements.
UNIVERSITY DIRECTORY.
Chemical seminary, meets at 4 p.m. every Thursday.
Civil Engineering society meets every Thursday at 3 p.m.
Electrical seminary meets at 9 a.m. every Friday.
Kent club meets at 10 a.m. every Satu
day.
Pharmacalentary seminary meets first and third Tuesdays of the month at 3 p. m.
Deutsche Verein meets at 5 p. m. every
Tursday.
Economic Seminary, Every Tuesday at 1.
The Adelphic meets at 7:30 p. m. every Saturday.
The Snow Literary meets at 7:30 p. ml every Friday.
Historical Seminary, Every Other Friday at 4.
The University Biological club meets every Wednesday at 5 p.m.
RETURN GAME AT BAKER WED-
NESDAY.
Varsity Hopes to Get Revenue-Only One More Game at Home-Curry Resigns Captaincy, Succeeded by Ellis.
The second and last game with Baker will be played at Baldwin on Wednesday. The "Varsity is smarting under the defeat of Tuesday, and believes it can take Baker into camp in the next game. The team will of course be a disadvantage playing at Baker instead of on its home grounds. For that reason it is hoped that a large number of "fans" from Lawrence will accompany the team to Baldwin and see that we get our share of the "rooting." If a sufficient number of tickets can be sold a one fare rate may be secured and a special train as well. The "Varsity must win this game to win the quadrangular league pennant. The team plays at Washburn today.
Just where it will play on Decoration day is not as yet settled. The game with Nebraska at Lincoln is scheduled for that day but it can be played two or three days later just as well and if Missouri will consent a game will be played with her ball tossers on that day at Kansas City.
This game is at present hanging fire and depends entirely upon the action of the men across the line. Manager Suyder is highly favorable to the game and believes that there would be money in it for both teams. On June 4 the season will wind up with the postponed game with Ottawa which should have been played here a week ago today. Frank Curry has resigned the captaincy of the base team and Ellis our star pitcher has been selected his successor. The following is the standing of the clubs of the quadrangle league to date:
TRAM PLATED WON LOST PER CENT
K. U... 3 2 1 .066
Baker... 3 2 1 .066
Ottawa... 3 2 1 .066
Washburn... 3 0 1 .000
New Members of the Sons and Daughters of the Soll.
At the meeting of the "Sons and Daughters of the Soil" last Tuesday it was decided to increase the membership of this flourishing organization. After some discussion the following names were favorably acted upon. For active members, Ethel Hickey, John Francis and George Overmery. For honorary members, Harriet Ayres and Will Walker.
An initiation will be held at the home of Gertrude Hill.
Scholarships in two of the best business colleges in Kansas City for sale. See or address J. O. Hall, 1202 Kentucky street.
Students will find the largest stock of the latest style suitings and trouserings in the city, at Kunkel's.
We Ar Displaying A Handsome Line of
SergeCoats and Vests
Also Alpacas in blacks, blues and drab at b $2.50, $3.00, $3.50 and $5.00 — just the thing for the coming hot weather. In light weight Pans we use a $2.00 pair, with $1.50 to $3.00 a pair, well and strong put up. Come and look us over.
THE HUB.