Kansas University Weekly
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Associate;
JOHN H. KANE.
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Local Editor.
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LAWRENCE, KANSAS, FEB 19, 1895
Don't forget the oratorical contest
Friday night.
Give Mr. Elliott your support to the tallest of your lung power.
Students do your duty and be present Feb. 22, to honor the memory of Charles Robinson!
There are to be eight colleges represented at the oratorical contest Friday night. What place ought Konsas take?
Candidates for the base-ball team are working out at the Rink. Every confidence is reposed in Dale Gear who is coaching the men and a first class ball team is confidently expected. Meanwhile what are the track-men doing?
The University of Kansas is in all probability more indebted to ex-Governor Charles Robinson than any other public man. In appreciation of his services, to the state and the University, the legislature has gone to considerable expense to provide for a bust of the ex-governor to be placed in Fraser hall. The bust has been finished and accepted by the committee. The dedication has been fittingly set for February 22. It be hooves every member of the University to be present at these services.
Phi Beta Kappa Election
The WEEKLY extends its congratulations to the newly elected members of the Phi Beta Kappa. It is true, as it is often stated, that the value of an education is not to be determined solely by the grades received. It is time, also, that the college student must cultivate his body, and "keep his heart right," as well as dig for the hidden treasure of knowledge. It he would get the most out of his college associations and advantages. Yet while we are at college we are here primarily to study. The body and the soul can be as easily cultivated elsewhere. Human nature can be as well or better studied in commercial life, but book lore can be easiest and best attained at institutions of learning. These institutions are founded to afford facilities for study and research, and we are sent here to avail ourselves of the opportunities and privileges provided.
Since this is the case, there is a certain satisfaction in knowing that the work one has been sent here to do, has been done well. And this is all that an election to Phi Beta Kappa means. In itself it signifies nothing more and nothing less, yet the same faithful perseverance in the work that marks a man as one of the honor men in his class, argues well for his future career.
A Wise Postponement
The action of the joint debate committee in postponing the debate at which our representatives for the Missouri debate will be chosen, until two weeks before the final debate is to be commended. The same subject is debated at both the preliminary and the final, so it is unnecessary for the team to make themselves familiar with an entirely new subject between the two debates. On the other hand, under the rules followed, by which each speaker in the preliminary is kept in ignorance of his side till
the drawing by lot twenty-four hours before the contest, it is indispensable that each speaker should up to the last minute study the question as a whole and attempt to grasp the strength and weakness of both sides. The longer this two-sided study of the question is pursued, the more thoroughly does the contest become master of the subject.
In addition we want no mistake made in the choices of the debaters. The best men should win and such arrangements must be had as to insure that the best men will win
On the night of the preliminary every speaker must be at his best. The longer the time given for preparation, the better becomes the chance of the more thoughtful speaker and deeper student. It is by such men that the debate to be is woken rather than by the more eloquent but more superficial contestant; and every plan calculated to give us the strongest team and the best equipped men must be followed. Two weeks is ample time for the team to formulate their plan of attack and defense, while a longer period is often of positive detriment to both team and individual work.
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SAMUEL WISEACRE, M. D.
—Nebraska Wesleyan.
The Kansas State University is fortunate in its students. Dyche ranged the north for the finest collection of Arctic animals in America, and now George F. Gaumer, a former student, has forwarded 300 birds from Yucatán. The game bag of the Kansas University gathers in the continent — Kansas City Star.
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Do's and don'ts for the Oratorical con-
L. Go!
2. Be seen!
3. Be heard!!!
4. Wear a big K, U, ribbon and don't let any one take it from you.
5. Don't applaud one representative in the middle of his oration. It may rattle him.
6. Don't start anything. Remember we are in a sense the hosts.
7. If anything is started, be in the midst of it.
8. Cheer loud and long, but cheer at the right time.
9. Make Rome bowl if we win.
10. be game! and make Rome howl if we lose—but we are not going to lose.
Civil Engineering Society.
At the last meeting of the Civil Engineering society Dr. Willison delivered a lecture on the Pollution of River Water. This subject which has to do with the disposal of the sewage of cities and the refuse of large manufacturing establishments is one of considerable importance to engineers and consequently the lecture was fully appreciated by those present.
Dr. Williston confined his remarks to the condition of river water in the New England states since it is in these thickly populated districts that the sanitary and economic effects of Rivers pollution are becoming of vital importance to the inhabitants The engineers hope to hear from Dr. Williston again in the near future.
The fourth attraction on the lecture course was well attended Tuesday evening.
The singers appeared in the first part dressed in their native costume, and in the second part in stage costume.
The Welsh Prize Singers.
Among the individual singers, four were especially fine. Madam Miles-Beynon captivated her audience by her sweetness and fullness of tone.
Miss Beatrice Evans' voice was clear and sweet and her compass was very great.
The singing of the company in unison was good, each voice clear and distinct.
This attraction, as have all the others, highly pleased the audience.
Madam Annie Lewis was suffering from a severe cold, but the way which she rendered "Jeannett and Jeannott" and the encore was very satisfactory.
The accompanist executed her parts splendidly.
Sam Usher has a class of boys doing work in preparation for the indoor meet, at his infant gynasium on south Tennessee street. They all seem to like the work and Sam says he has some winners among them.
BOOKS AND THINGS
This week there came into our hands a little volume of short stories new from Appleton's press, called "The Mystery of Choice," done in a charming cover, showing a little stretch of the dunes and a glimpse of blue sea beyond, to indicate that the tales are of the coast. The name of the book, however, indicates nothing of the contents, and the contents furnish no clue to the title. "The Mystery of Choose" is not a psychological study, nor a problem book, but a collecti n of uncanny, morbid superstitions and ghost stories, mostly of Breton, not in the least worth reading, except perhaps the last story in the book, which tells how a queer old professor set his daughter and a young man on the beach to watch for a sea serpent which was reported to be coming that way. The monster was captured after a terrible struggle by the young man, who also laid siege to the girl's heart and captured it easily.
It is a matter of wonder to us that so many excuses for books are introduced to us in such beautifully artistic bindings. So that they will sell is the reason, of course. But often the binding is so much more worthy of praise than the book's contents, that bye and bye we will become as suspicious of what a pretty book contains as we often are of the seriousness behind a pretty face.
And still the book making goes on! The Publishers Weekly reports that during 1897 there has been an output of 3,170 volumes, of which 713 are fiction. And how few of this number the ordinary reader will ever see or hear of!
Changes in Athletic Association Con-
sultation - Meininger Harmonious.
AMENDMENTS CARRY.
At a meeting of the Athletic Association held in University hall Wednesday noon the "K" amendments were adopted with some slight alteration. The constitution as amended reads thus:
"It shall be the duty of the board of directors of the Athletic Association to award a "K" to each member of the football and baseball teams of the University of Kansas, who has taken part in a championship game, and to each member of the track team who has won first place in any inter-collegiate contest or who has broken a college record.
It shall be the duty of the coach and captain of said teams to hand in to the board of directors the names of the men entitled to the 'K.'
Each team to have a representative "K" to be adopted by the board, said "K" to remain the same from year to year.
The "Ks" should be awarded at the termination of each season, apart and distinct from any sweaters or uniforms which the various teams may receive.
It shall be the privilege of the board of directors to award a "K" to any athlete who is now or has been a member of the University.
No one shall be entitled to wear a "K" of any design or description unless it has been awarded to him by the board of directors.
Provided that no "K" shall be awarded until a motion therefore shall have been made at a regular meeting and allowed to lie over for at least one week before action is taken.
An amendment was also voted to article VII as follows:
That in case of a vacancy on the board of directors occurring through resignation or otherwise that the board may elect to fill the vacancy,
An amendment was also voted to article VII as follows:
That the association appoint a compiler, whose duty it shall be to arrange a list of all authentic track athletic records of the University of Kansas.
Said compiler to hand in the list when completed to the secretary of the association who shall spread it on the minute book.
The following motion introduced by Captain Mosse was adopted:
A petition was approved to the effect that the gymnastium be available for athletic training for at least three days in the week and the secretary was instructed to circulate such a petition.
Captain Mosse was appointed compiler of the records.
The three "K's" were also adopted. They are about six inches square and the strips are an inch and one half wide. The football K is extremely plain, the base ball K having bars at the end of the strips, while the track team K is very fancy.
There has been some question as to what would constitute a championship game of base ball. Captain Curry when asked by a WEEKLY reporter concerning this question said he thought the board of directors of the Athletic association certainly had the power to designate the championship games as they had the right to award the "K's". He considered the games of the triangular league as about the only championship games which would be played this year.
SOCIETY
The party given Tuesday evening by the Barb young ladies to their friends was in every respect a very pretty, enjoyable affair. After the event of that evening it can not be said that the most important factor in University social circles is not the Barb young ladies. For the past four years, these annual parties have been growing in popularity, until this year, not only have all preceding parties of the kind been surpassed, but no former social event can claim superiority.
Barb Girls Entertain.
By the united efforts and artistic skill or the girls the hall was arranged and decorated in a most happy manner. Opposite the entrance was a large, carefully arranged bank of flowers. Chandeliers were hung with evergreen and smilax. The platforms were covered by sofas, divans and easy chairs, while numerous rugs lent acosy, homelike air. The corners at the east end of the room were arranged as "tete-a-tetes", the most inviting one being the one draped with the University colors. At the west end of the hall punch was served during the evening by Misses Lawton and Woodward. The national colors draped the front of the balcony where were placed sofas, chairs, and tables at which ices were served. This retreat for the dancers and reception room to visitors was made the more pleasing by piano lamps, palms and potted flowers. The dainty party gowns worn by the young ladies and the many flowers worn and carried by all gave to the party an elegance scarcely describable.
The music for the occasion was furnished by Bell's orchestra, and when at 9 o'clock the strains of the Grand March sounded about fifty couple stepped forth to its music. The march was led by Miss Eugenia Piatt and Mr Sweezy; programs were given out by Misses Pampel and Trout. The programs, pretty things, were tied with the University red and blue. On the front of the program was a K. S. U monogram in the same colors and inside was printed "The Barbs, February 15, 1898."
So quickly did the evening pass and so happy did it leave everyone, that one is almost tempted to declare that music, dancing and merriment, are so indisolubly bound together, that one of them can not be, and be enjoyed unless accompanied by the others.
The different fraternities of the university were honored by invited representatives. Among the out of town guests were Miss Chamberlain of Olathe, Miss Gary of Winfield, and Measrs. Kelsey of Kansas City, Stickel of Topela, Pampel of Centrala, and Smith of Hutchinson.
It is announced that several of the fraternities are arranging to give box parties at the Glee club concert.
A Student Dies in His Chair.
Just as it is time for the WEEKLY to go to press it is learned that Mr. A. C. Mead was this morning found dead in his chair. Mr. Mead has been afflicted with heart trouble for several years. This was his second year in the University.
AMONG THE COLLEGES.
Representatives of the large universities are meeting at the University athletic club in New York today for the purpose of revising football rules. Harvard, Puncheon, Yale, Cornell and Pennsylvania are represented.
The University of Wisconsin has employed two professionals to train her track team. The running track will be covered with a coating of fine clinders and clay and made into one of the best tracks in the country. The cinder and clay will make the track so that men may train on it every day, regardless of weather.
The University of Minnesota Ariel will be changed shortly from a weekly to a daily. A permanent manager is to be elected, who will be paid a salary and will devote all his time to the management of the paper.
President Adams of Wisconsin recently made a plan before the students of his university for the honor system in examinations.
At Michigan there is a movement on foot to elect a graduate football manager, to be paid a salary,and who is to arrange the games and direct the policy of the teams in general.
Oxford won the intercollegiate football championship of England by defeating Cambridge. December 15th, in their annual game, by the score of two goals to nothing.
Columbia is organizing a lacrosse team under the captaincy of Starr, who has played a number of years at Harvard.
Cornell has a different kind of "C" for each of the four divisions of athletics football, baseball rowing and track.
Captain Boyle, captain of the Pennsylvania crew, has resigned his position on account of the time taken from his studies.
The treasurer of the Corneil Athletic association has announced a net balance for the season of $3,000;
The registration of students at the University of Pennsylvania for '97-'98 shows an attendance of 2,834, an increase of 28 over last year.
Dartmouth is considering a plan for the support of college athletics, by which the bill of each student is to be increased $10 a year, which will go toward the support of the football, bus-ball and track teams. Every student will in this case receive a pass to all the athletic contests.
Pai Bita Kappa Election
The local Phi Beta Kappa chapter met Tuesday afternoon and elected the following from the Senior class:
Anna H. Abel, Salina; Walter W. Douglass, Colony; Martha B. Snow, Lawrence; Charles E Shutt, Peabody; Herbert Wing, Newton; John B. Cheadle, Irwin, Okla.; Leora A. Crawford, Neodesha; Charles M. Sterling, Dayton; Albert E. Wardner, Jr., Kansas City, Mo.; John E. McPheson, Blue Rapids, Eleanor Gephart, Valley Falls.
The annual banquet and initiation will take place Tuesday night, Feb. 22, at the home of Prof. Wilcox.
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