Kansas University Weekly.
Editor-in-Chief:
HILLIARD JOHNSON.
Literary Editor:
ELEANOR GEHPART.
Society Editor.
OSEPHINE SHELLLABARGER.
Local Editor
ARTHUR JACKSON.
Associates.
GREUTRUDE CRAPHAN. A. H, PARROT,
ARCHIE HOGG. JOHN FRANCIS.
FRANK MCKAY. J. M. LEE,
ALWAH SOUDER. J. O. HALL,
HERBERT GREISINGER. G. C. SEEKS
R. G. MKINNIE. JOHN KANE
Managing Editor:
C. E. ROSE.
Associate:
P. S. ELLIOTT.
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LAWRENCE, KANSAS, DEC. 18, 1897.
The WEEKLY wishes all its readers a merry Christmas and many of them.
Kansas is the first university in the league to adopt the rules of the Madison conference.
From all our sister universities now, we hear of enthusiasm in debate. Will Kansas walk in the procession?
Johnnie Outland's visit reminds us—many western universities besides Kansas have had men on the football teams of the "big four."
The Occident has dedicated the blank pages in its last issue to its contributors. The idea is a good one, but it is doubtful if the hint will be taken.
Now that Dashiel has put himself on record in defense of the woof protection, 44 is in order for the Nebraskan to proclaim his ruin the west.
Silver & Gold, the students' paper of the University of Colorado, wonders why an effort was not made to arrange a debate with Kansas or Nebraska.
A compulsory chapel attendance or a "free for all" convocation—which? The WEEKLY would like to hear further from students and faculty in regard to the matter.
The WEEKLY hopes you will make use of the correspondent's department. We can't get too many communications on live topics. If need be a supplement will be printed.
The social set of Wisconsin university are greatly agitated over the question of the Junior "Prom." The students have protested against its management being almost exclusively fraternity, although but one-fifth of the members belong to fraternities. The four-fifths will probably rule the class as they should.
The action of the Senior Annual committee, an account of which is published in another column, is perhaps a sufficient answer to the inquiry of "A Junior." The inquiry would have been very pertinent, however, a week ago. And even now it might be well for the Seniors to have a care lest the Juniors crowd their donors.
The suggestion of a correspondent in regard to a further continuation of the "K U. Ider" deserves consideration. While the stock company plan may not meet the approval of all, there should, nevertheless, be some plan suggested whereby the University may be represented by a creditable literary magazine. A general meeting of those interested in the enterprise will be called after the holiday recess.
About the "Biddie Book."
A handsome little book has reached this office from the publishing company of MacKinnon & Thomas, Chicago and Kansas City. Aside from the fact that Gomer Thomas, formerly of this city, is identified in its publication, this booklet possesses considerable interest for our people. It is entirely a Kansas product. Both Mr. MacKinnon, the other member of the publishing firm, and Mr. Sidney
Prentice, the illustrator, are Kansas men, having like Mr. Thomas been students at Kansas university. The dainty publication is called the Biddie book and introduces to the reading public the Biddies, wives to the Brownies of Palmer Cox fame. It sets forth the story of woman's rights in new and humorous form, and is comically illustrated. The booklet has already reached the news-stands and is meeting an immediate and deserved success.—Emporia Republican.
Tennyson in Kansas Typography.
"What, sir!" roars G. C. Clemens to the state printer, as he sees that figures have been substituted for words in stating numbers in his supreme court reports: "What sir, do you think Tennyson would say if he saw his poem put up in this style:
"¼ a league
"¼ a league
"¼ a league onward.
"Into the valley of death,
"Rode the 600."
—Topeka Mall and Breeze.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT.
It Was Given by the School of Music Tuesday Evening.
The annual Christmas concert by the school of music Tuesday night was a pronounced success. Although the program was long it was interesting and held attention from beginning to end.
The Glee club made an excellent appearance and will be a great credit to K. U. if they do as well on their tour. The club showed evidence of good training but their selection was not one to please a popular audience which expects from a University glee club only nonsensical selections.
The St. Cecelia society made its first appearance very creditably, although, on account of the absence of several sopranos, the voices were not as well balanced as they should have been.
Music students were in great anticipation of Miss Bundy's solo, and were not disappointed. That she has greatly improved since her graduation here in '95 goes without saying, and to musicians her solo was a rare treat. Her reception by the general audience, however, was very disappointing, and certainly discouraging to those Fine Arts students who expect to study abroad. Out of simple courtesy to a former graduate who has spent time, money and a great deal of hard work, which music study in Germany necessitates, K. U. students should have been more enthusiastic, aside from a question of merit, which considered, makes a decided reflection on K. U. audiences.
Miss Mabel Fisher of the senior class and Miss Laura Thorp of the junior, deserve special mention for their artistic solos.
Miss Gertrude Spaulding sang with unusual expression and her charming appearance added much to her number.
Mr. T. H. Gilbert sang a selection from Handel's 'Messiah.' Although Mr, Gilbert appears more at ease in ballads, his singing was a credit to him.
Mr. Frank House was missed from the Glee club and disappointed the audience in not being able to give his solo.
Mr. Appy is always well received and the enthusiastic encore which greeted him testified to his ability, as well, to please a large and varied audience.
Miss Kate Boyles played a Schumann novelte and Misses Pampel and McShea gave a two piano piece.
The concert was another success for the school of music and will be a pleasant memory to all who heard it.
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ABE LEVY;
MANAGER
About the "K, U, Idler."
CORRESPONDENCE
EDITOR WEEKLY.—In last week's issue of the "WEEKLY' appeared a communication from Dr. Williston which should receive the thoughtful consideration of every student and faculty member of the University. He has stated the situation clearly and forcibly in regard to our lack of acquaintance with each other—a situation which indeed is to be regretted. His suggestion for a remedy is fairly good, but it seems to me that it could be improved upon. If we have a monthly convocation why not have it at the chapel hour and make it compulsory upon students and professors to attend the one service, or, better yet, have such a meeting once each week, calling it a special chapel service, or convocation, or any other appropriate name. Give thirty minutes to this service instead of twenty minutes as is given daily to chapel exercises. Be sure that the Chancellor always presides and have special music for the occasion, either by the University Glee club or some other organization which would lend interest to the occasion. This would overcome the distaste which some may have for religious exercises and there could be no valid excuse for anyone staying away. At the close of the service we might give vent to a few hearty Rock Chalks in order to arouse our patriotism. Suck a gathering together once a week would bring us in touch with one another and arouse a loyal and united feeling for our "Alma Mater." x
Convocation Again
MANAGER.
Mr. EDITOR: I noticed a par `ap` in a down town paper recently stating the rumor that the “K. U. Idler” may change hands. And it occurred to me that there might be something in the rumor, for I do not see how the **WEEKLY** can afford to give for the price of one two such credible papers as the WEEKLY and the “Idler.” This may seem fulsome praise to you, but I do not mean it so. I write this because I have a plan for the continuance of the “Idler,” and I wish to give it to the readers of the WEEKLY if you can spare me space.
I think our two college papers should be run each independent of the other. This could be done by forming a stock company similar to the old "Review" company, though in the constitution I would ignore faction, not mentioning either "barb" or "frat." The shares might be one dollar each and unlimited in number. From candidates selected by the English department and the company might elect an editor, an art editor and a business manager. No need of a ponderous staff. In this way we might have a creditable literary magazine on a sound business basis. "AN IDLER."
A JUNIOR
Inquiry from a Junior.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE WEEKLY:
What has become of the senior class?
TO THE EDITOR OF THE WEEKLY.
What has become of the senior class?
Senior classes usually are on a plain so much higher than other classes that they are unapproachable, but there is one thing that I hope they may let us know about. If they are too high up to talk let them write. And the question is do they really intend to get out an Annual this year? So far we have heard nothing more than that the manager has been elected and an editorial board appointed but no plans have as yet been broached and the manager himself is either very reticent or else densely ignorant of what is going to be done.
Now if the Senior class expects to let this matter drag along until the end of the year and come out with a publication like that of last year, I for one, and I think there are others in the Junior class o the same opinion, protest. Rather than have such an unfortunate publication as the Annual of last year come out why not let the Junior class take the Annual as they do in other Universities. We have the talent, the ability, the money to push it and make a success of it. For the credit of the University I say to the Seniors either do something or give the opportunity to others.
Many members of the faculty will be in attendance at the meeting of the State Teachers' association which will meet in Topeka December 27, 28 and 29.
Some time ago a Senior law made an acquaintance on the street and passed himself by the name of a freshman arts. The freshman was not slow. He soon found occasion to make people believe that he was the Senior law. It is sad that the two are now receiving perplexing letters and the conditions are favorable for a romance
The program of the eleventh regular meeting of the Natural History Journal club was furnished by Prof. Stevens, who continued his exposition of Strasburger's views concerning nuclear division and the structure of the cryptoplasmic cell contents. All interested in natural history should avail themselves of the opportunity of attending these weekly meetings.
HOLIDAY GOODS GALORE.
Holiday Neckwear in all the latest shapes, puffs, tecks, ascots, four-in-hands, dejoinvilles strings and bows.
W. BROMELSICK,
SOCIETY
Mrs. Hamilton and the young lady boarders entertained the foot ball men, Dr. and Mrs. Woodruff, Prof. and Mrs. Cowan and John Outland '95, captain of next year's Pennsylvania foot ball team, at their home on Tennessee street.
A delicious supper was served at 7:30 and extemporaneous toasts were given by Mr. Cowan, Dr. Woodruff, Mr. Kennedy, and Mr. Outland, "Sal" Walker acting as toast master.
Tableaux of popular advertisements were acted out by the girls. The guessing caused a good deal of excitement among the football heads—that instead of being bald—were only minus several inches of their this year's crop.
The Entre Nons whist club was delightfully entertained by Miss Madge Cochran last Saturday afternoon.
Dr. and Mrs. Woodruff, Prof. and Mrs.
Clark were at Keene together.
The Saint Cecelia club met Tuesday morning at Music hall. The musical program was followed by a business meeting.
One of the most athletic a. well as popular girls at the University is the heroine of the following incident which got out through the comments of her Theta sisters: In Latin class forgetfell of the slippery floor she leaned over to talk to the girl in front, titling her chair forward. The chair slipped letting her down in a heap on the floor—chair on top. Unfortunately Mr. Walker had not yet entered the room so the blushing maiden was assisted by others.
The home of Frank Banks on Tennessee street was the scene of a most agreeable party last Saturday night, when the Phi Delt fraternity entertained their lady friends. The house was profusely decorated with palms and flowers. Progressive whist was the game of the evening, and the prize was won by Miss Hansen. Miss Watson and Miss Gillham assisted in entertaining. Those invited were Misses Maxwell, Moore, Brown, McCrory, Havens, Wagstaff, Morris, Taylor, Howland, Fraser and Gaddis.
He was a base ball player, and he asked a short girl to go to a party.
Yes? And what did the girl say?
Well, she agreed, indeed, she was sure she would be delighted, provided—she expressed this very slowly—proyided he would not try the "Yale lead."
"I won't promise" he began, "I tell you—
But he was interrupted by an emphatic "Well then, that settles it. I shan't go."
Well then, that settles it. I don't go.
They were quiet a minute, then with a straight-forward business like air, he said slowly
"I'll tell you what I do, I'll compromise."
"All right."
"You come and go," he continued, "and I' do your way."
"Foor man," thought a stander by,
"hen pecked already."
Why will a man smoke and swear and let the buttons stay off his coat, then fuss because a girl's hair comes out of curl?
The Salamagundi party held by the Juniors in Odd Fellows' hall Saturday night was a most enjoyable affair. The early part of the evening was devoted to progressive games. About 10:30 o'clock light refreshments were served. After a couple humorous resitations by Mr.Wheeler, the music began and the remainder of the time was spent in dancing
During the evening a motion was made that a vote of thanks be given the enter
tainment committee for their work in the interest of the party. But the motion should have been more explicit and mentioned particularly the names of Miss Bowen, Miss Stone and Miss Hyde. These young ladies especially merited the thanks of the class of '99.
At midnight the crowd dispersed and there was not one of the sixty Juniors present but felt that the party has been a great success, and that he had derived through it a deeper interest in the "Crimson and Cream."
The Sophomores gave their class party at Frazer hall Thursday night. At the same time the Freshmen were enjoying themselves in Library hall. The Senior annual also for Thursday evening was postponed.
Mr. John Collins gave a chafing dish party at the Beta chapter house last Thursday evening. The party was in honor of Miss Katherine Broadhead of Washington, D.C.
The following are the dates set for the annual parties:
Phi Gam, February 18
Theta, February 11.
Kappa, April 22.
Pi Phi, February 21.
Pbi Gam, February 18
Bi Pbi, February 17
Mr. Robert Wells entertained the Theta Nu Epsilons at a banquet last Monday night before his departure for Washington, D.C.
The Sigma Chis will give a "house warming" in their new chapter rooms early next year. They have rented Journal hall and the adjoining parlor and will be at home to their friends every few weeks.
Billy Cockins will spend the holidays in Nebraska.
Miss Nelle Dodge left for her home in Beloit last Thursday. Miss Dodge was a great favorite among those who knew her, and her friends regret exceedingly that she will not return to the University.
On Tuesday evening the Pi Phis gave a cooky-shine at the home of Harriet Ayres. The cooky-shine is strictly a Pi Phi institution and the one given last night in honor of the return of Miss Edith Snow, was even jollier than usual; the feature of the evening was the impromptu presentation of Uncle Tom's Cabin. Satie Taylor as little Eva showed much talent; Bessie Ayres made a delightful Uncle Tom, while Gertrude Hill made a fierce and effective pack of Cuban blood hounds.
to the recipient's literary tastes. There is no better way of remembering your friends. We have an assortment of holiday books from which can be selected a single volume or a set suitable for all ages. We have them neatly bound and well printed. Ohh! beautifully put together, splendidly illustrated and printed, but yet low in price.
The present of a book is a compliment to the recipient's literary taste. There is a certain value in the reading of
TRACY LEARNARD.