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Tuesday being Arbor Day and a legal holiday, there were no recitations at the University. This was a boon to those who were back in their themes or other school work.Many spent the day in recreation,the base ball game furnishing amusement for a large number.
"Moses and the Law" by Prof. Blackmar was the last of a very successful course of lectures on Bible subjects, given by the Y.W. and Y.M.C.A. So much interest was manifested in these lectures that a similar course is being planned for next year.
Chancellor's Reception.
On account of the Inter-collegiate debate the Chancellor's reception to the members of the Senior classes of the different schools of the University has been postponed from May 7th to May 21st. It will be held at the residence the evening of May 21st.
No Ladies' Field Day.
At a meeting of the ladies of the faculty and the advisory committee of the Athletic association, it was thought best to hold no young ladies' meet this year on account of the lack of a suitable place for training. It was decided, however, that the University council be requested to recommend to the Board of Regents that the grounds west of Snow Hall be prepared as a training field for the young ladies and that tennis courts, running tracks, etc., be there laid out.
Country Club Notes.
The members of the Country Club intend soon to walk out to Blue Mound and later to Lecompton. It is the intention to take lunches and make the excursions all day affairs. The maps prepared by the members of the club have been sent to Chicago and the plates are expected soon. The maps which will be of pocket size, will be ready for distribution by the end of next week. A large map of the country for ten miles around Lawrence has been drawn which will be suitably framed and hung upon the wall opposite the clock in the Main building.
Weekly Election.
The semi-annual election of members to the editorial board of the WEEKLY will be held Friday, May 14. Nominations must be made ten days before the election. It is to be hoped that many shares will be sold and a lively interest taken in this election. Students should remember that one dollar for a share of stock entitles the holder to a vote in all WEEKLY elections for two years, and to two years subscription to the paper. Shares may be had of the treasurer of the company or of C.E.Rose,business manager or Tom Charles, assistant.
Spring Oratorical Contest.
On Friday evening April 30th the annual spring oratorical contest will take place in the chapel. There is every reason for a large attendance of the student body. Those who are not particularly interested in the orations would probably find much to be enjoyed in the music. There will be vocal selections by the Lorelei quartette, banjo solos by Mr. Farrell and other musical numbers. The names of the contestants are in themselves a guarantee that the orations will be of a very high order. Those who will speak are Miss Read and the Messrs. Layton, Elliott, Potter, and Foster. The judges on thought and composition are Hon. J. J. Ingalls of Atchison, Thos. Doran and Supt. Dana of Topeka. Doctors Howland and Dunlap and Chas. S. Finch will judge the delivery.
School of Fine Arts.
There was no recital last Wednesday. It is expected that there will be one next Wednesday at 4 o'c!ock.
The oratorio chorus is increasing in numbers. It is hoped the number will reach 80. Word has been received from Mrs. Bishop that she will take the solo parts in "Creation" to be given May 26th. Prof.Cravens of Ottawa meets with the chorus Monday evenings.
Prof. Penny's lecture last Wednesday on "Greek Painters" was especially enjoyed by those present.His remarks on taste, color and styles brought up discussions.