The Kansas University Weekly.
Vol. IV.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, APRIL 24, 1897.
No. 12.
Editor-in-Chief.
HAROLD W. SMITH,
Associate:
RICHARD R. PRICE.
Literary Editor:
WALTER H. SANFORD.
Associates:
L. HEIL, ETHEL HICKEY,
PAULINE LEWELLING,
Local Editor:
CARL L. COOPER.
Associates:
ARCHIE HOGG, - - - - - Alumni.
PERCY PARROTT, - - - Snow Hall.
WM. H. CLARK, - - - Exchanges.
DAISY STARR, - - School of Fine Arts.
CLARENCE SPELLMAN. - - Law.
WILL McMURRAY, - - Athletics.
H. E. DAVIES, - - Pharmacy.
ALVAH SOUDER,
C. A. ROHRER.
Managing Editor. C.E.ROSE. Associate: TOM CHARLES.
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The BASE-BALL team is now organized and ready for business. We expect it to acquit itself well and be a credit to the institution which it represents. Some grave charges have
been made, which are probably unfounded, but show a source of possible danger. It is hinted that gross partizanship and favoritism has been used in the selection of the team; that men have been chosen, not for their abilities, but for their connection with certain factions or even fraternities, while better men are left out. Of course this is unjust on the face of it, and is ruinous for a team which expects university support. Great care should be taken that no grounds be given for such charges.
P.
It has been suggested that in as much as the Senior class has decided to wear the cap and gown at its commencement this year, it would be both graceful and appropriate for the members of the Faculty also to don this scholastic garb. It is conjectured that a great many instructors have the gowns which they wore in their more recent college days. These could with very little trouble be brought forth from their dusty hiding places, and by being worn could help to make commencement week beautiful and impressive. Moreover this would give the occasion for those of the Faculty who are bearers of advanced degrees to signify the fact by their gowns. Especially appropriate would it be if Chancellor Snow on the morning of June 9th, should be seen by the public on the stage in the chapel, clad in the full panoply of a Doctor's gown and hood, granting diplomas and conferring degrees on a class likewise clothed in the collegiate costume. All this will be picturesque and attractive to the public and befitting the occasion. P.
THE ANNUAL Spring oratorical contest to be held next Friday night April 30 promises to be one of the best held for some time. There are six contestants who have certified the irintention
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