304 Kansas University Weekly. Kansas," S. Z. Sharp; "On Extinct Bison in Western Kansas." S.W.Williston, and "Serem Therapy," L.E.Sayre. During the session officers for 1896 were elected: President, Prof. D. S. Kelly, of Emporia; first vice president, S. W. Williston, of Lawrence; second vice president, D. S. Lantz, of Manhattan; sargeant, E. B. Kneer, of Atchison; treasurer, Dr. L. E. Sayre, of Lawrence. The closing session was held January 4, at which papers were read as follows: "Notes on Discharge of Kansas River since 1881," E. C. Murphy; "A theory of Absorption Spectra," A. S. Dunston; Harmonies of the Chemical Elements," B. B. Smythe; "Some Geometrical Theorems," Arnold Emch; "Notes on Kansas Cleoptra," Warren Knaus; "Notes on Injurious Insects." W. A. Snow; "The Dakota Formation in Western Kansas as a Water Producting Terrian," E. Haworth; "Geology of Shawnee County," J. W. Beede; and Stratigraphy from Atchison to Washington Counties," E. B. Kneer. The committee offered this resolution : Resolved, That the Academy express to the Kansas University and friends their high appreciation of the kindness extended in the generous entertainment of the Academy and visitors; and to the Science club for the very acceptable and substantial introduction into the mysteries of the "It." The following persons were elected to membership: J. W. Stailey, Lawrence; Elsm Bartholomew, Rockport, Kan.; C. N. Gould, Maple City; W. G. Riste, Phillipsburg; Chas. S. Caldwell, Topeka; T. D. A. Cockerell, Las Cruces, N. M.; H. C. Welty, Tobeka; E. E. Tyler, Lincoln, Neb.; Chas. H. Sternberg, Lawrence; Dr. G. P. Grimsley, Topeka; W. R. Crane, Lawrence; W. N. Logan, Beloit; J. W. Wilson, Effingham; E. S. Riggs, Lawrence; Barnum Brown, Carbondale; Lottie E. Cray, Council Grove. Do you want to buy a bicycle cheap? See the managing editor. If you want a Walking Cane go to Smith's News Depot and see the largest line in the city. At noon the Academy adjourned to meet at Topeka during the holidays in 1896, immediately after the meeting of the State Teachers' Association. Smith's News Depot is headquarters for Base Ball and Athletic goods. Try the Peerless Laundry. Alva Souder, Agt. Griffith the coal man. RICHMOND Straight Cut No.1 Cigarettes. CIGARETTE SMOKERS, who are willing to pay a little more than the price charged for the ordinary trade Cigarettes, will find THIS BRAND superior to all others. These cigarettes are made from the brightest, most delicately flavored and highest cost Gold Leaf grown in Virginia. This is the Old and Oriental Brands of Straight Cut Cigarettes, and was brought out by us in the year 1875. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS, and observe that the firm name as below is on every package. ALLEN & CINTER, The American Tobacco Company, Successor, Manufacturer. RICHMOND, - - VIRGINIA. This Space Paid for by Geo. Davies, the Students' Tailor Go to the Old Reliable STUDENTS' SHOEMAKER, JAS. E. EDMONDSON, 815 Mass. St. Tickets for the remaining three attractions on the lecture course, 75 cts. January, Kate Field, February, Original Teunesseaus Mar. Mozart Symphony Club. ARTISTIC DRAPING. Hall, Stages or Parlors draped for parties, balls, etc. . . . . Prompt and Satisfactory Service. 741 Mass. St. OTTO LANGHANKE. ---