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and one which will long be remembered by those who were present.
Chapel Notes.
Mr. Gilbert sang a solo last Friday.
Prof. Sayre has led this week.
The subject Monday was the necessity of taking time for reflection occasionally; Tuesday, the impatience of reformers and the necessity of going slowly in good works; Wednesday, the silent influence of a man who quietly but firmly does the right; Thursday, the relation of sound thinking to right action.
Regent Sams attended chapel Thursday morning.
The Adelphic Society.
Last Saturday night, the Adelphic presented its usual excellent program. The debate, on the subject of the Law of Retainder, was of exceptional interest, and the gentlemen, Messrs. Gates, Hammers, Folks and Hayden, spoke logically and to the point. Miss Whitaker played a piano solo, kindly responding to an enthusiastic encore, with a brilliant selection, admirably executed. Mr. Hansman's "Adelphic Oracle" was greatly enjoyed, and contained several tid-bits of philosophy and wit. The president-elect, Mr. Hester, on taking the chair, made a few remarks on the use and abuse of parlimentary rules. From the dignity and decision shown by Mr. Hester during the evening, the Adelphic feels that it has chosen nicely in selecting him for President. The Society is doing good work, the members are enthusiastic, and the lethargy of Spring and approaching Commencement seems to make no inroads on its strength.
Oratorical Contest.
The annual Spring Oratorical Contest was held last Friday evening, April 30th. Very little interest was taken in the contest by outsiders and there was a very small attendance, about seventy-five all told. The effect of the small crowd was evident on the speakers, who were cold and constrained, and could not get warmed up to their subjects. The contestants with their
orations were: George O. Foster, "Since the Shackles were removed;" Geo.E. Potter, "Municipal Reform;" Miss Hessie M. Reid, "One Phase of Missionary Work;" Walter A. Layton, "The True Worth of Personality;" and P. S. Elliott, "Liberty and Law." The last speaker on the program, Mr. P. S. Elliott, was declared the winner by the decision of the judges. Such a decision was expected by the audience and was satisfactory to all.
Association of Collegiate Alumnae.
The annual spring meeting of the Kansas City Branch of the Association of Collegiate Alumnae was held in the parlors of the First Congregational Church of Kansas City on Saturday, May 1. Mrs. Ida B. Mosher, Oberlin,'80, who has been the very efficient president of this Branch since its organization, was compelled on account of ill health to resign the position, and Miss Ethel B. Allen, U. of K.,'82, was elected president. After the business meeting, Miss Maddocks, of Washburn College, Topeka, entertained those present by a pleasant talk on student life among the women of Chicago University. Luncheon was then served, through the hospitality of the Kansas City members, and the twenty women who sat down to it enjoyed a dainty repast and an hour of pleasant conversation.
Those who attended from Lawrence were Misses Carrie M. Watson, Agnes Emery, Edith Clarke, and Clara Gillham.
The next meeting of the Branch will be held in Lawrence in October, on the invitation of Miss Emery, who will entertain them,
Dr. Franklin in South America.
The characteristics which made Dr. Franklin so valuable to the University, and which made everyone his friend, seem to be in full play in his new field—a mining camp in far away Costa Rica. F.O.Popenoe, of Topeka, who is treasurer of the mining company and who is in Costa Rica, writes to a friend in Lawrence:
"It was a great piece of good fortune when we succeeded in securing Professor Franklin for our Chemist. He not only has the highest