Kansas University Weekly.
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Charles F. Scott, of Iola, was in Lawrence Monday.
Matthew Smith, of Cawker City, is a pledged Sigma Chi.
Phi Delta Theta will give an informal hop at Fraternal Aid hall tonight.
Andrew Hudson and Harry McLaughlin spent Sunday in Topeka visiting friends.
Arthur Williams entertained his Sigma Chi brethren at his home Wednesday afternoon.
What has become of the recent agitation for the organization of a Pan-Hellenic Literary Society?
The "pharmics" were the first to place their signature and coat of arms upon the newly painted stand tower.
The new sweaters, which were presented to the members of the 'Varsity, by the Athletic Association, are very striking.
The Freshman harmony class in the School of Music is a 16 to 1 class; that is, it consists of sixteen ladies and one gentleman.
Professor Williston delivered an address on "The Faunal Relations of the West Indies" before the Science club Friday afternoon.
Miss Maude Nichols, class '96, who was a bridesmaid at the Wilder—Learnard wedding remained over for the Kappa initiation this week.
R. K. Moody brought a yellow dog home from Denver with him as a souveneir of the trip. It will be used as a mascot on future trips.
Miss Blanche Thoburn, '96, won a scholarship in the Women's College, Chicago, Ill. This was obtained by her in competitive examination.
The Historical Seminary met Friday afternoon. An address on "The Alaskan Boundary Question" was delivered by Professor F.H. Hodder.
Mr. C. C. Brown, assistant principal of the Olathe High School, visited the Lawrence High School last Friday, remaining over Sunday to visit his many friends here.
The Thetas will probably initiate their new girls at Mr. Pierson's, Saturday evening.
The Y. M. C. A. held their usual meeting last Thursday evening in the Watkins' block Mr. Frank Jewett was leader.A very successful meeting was reported.
Rev. and Mrs. Adams are visiting their son, Prof. Adams. Rev. Adams was one of the first Congregational ministers in Iowa and is beloved and respected throughout the state.
Frank Schrader, a graduate of the University who is now in the employment of the government survey, stopped in Lawrence last Wednesday on his way to Washington.
A Lawrence business man, and foot ball enthusiast, was heard to remark as he watched the Emporia College-K. U. foot ball game: "Shorty just slipped and fell and gained four yards."
The crowd of students which began the celebration Saturday night by marching up and down Massachusetts street, consisted of sixtyfour Freshmen and one Post-graduate, by actual count.
Leslie Watson, of Emporia, a former student in the Electrical Engineering department of the University, has re-entered school, and is taking special work in the Chemistry department.
The "goat" has been rampant among the fraternities during the past week. The Kappas initiated Wednesday evening, and the Phi Gammas and Phi Psis Friday evening. The Phi Delts will initiate Saturday afternoon.
A number of the advanced students of the German department met last Thursday afternoon at 5 o'clock and organized a "Deutsche Verein," the object being to give the student additional practice in speaking the German language. A regular program will be prepared for each week, and it is hoped that all students sufficiently advanced in their German work will take advantage of this opportunity. Meetings will be held every Thursday at 5 o'clock in room 29.