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students at chapel caused an exodus of the boys from the library. On this occasion many of them saw the interior of the chapel for the first time.
Prof. Penny has organized a class in voice culture and vocal expression among the students of both classes. The class meets every Wednesday at 12 a.m., all students should take advantage of the instruction by Prof. Penny as it will no doubt be of lasting benefit to them.
We notice that some of the students of the Junior class have acquired the habit of reading newspapers during recitation. This is an impertinence to the instructor even though unintentional and besides deprives the quilty ones themselves of the benefit of the lectures.
The Societies.
(What they are doing.)
On account of the Memorial services several of the Seminaries did not meet Friday.
The Adelphic officers changed last Friday night, Mr. Wells was superceded by Mr. Geyer a Junior Law.
The Historical Seminary held its opening meeting last Friday at 4 p.m. in the lecture room of the Physics building. After outlining the objects and methods of the seminary, Prof. Blackmar lectured on the "Promises of Democracy." He dwelt at length upon false ideas of and false promises of equality and gave one a good insight to the true status of the American citizen.
The Economic Seminary meets every Monday evening at 7:30. This society was organized by Professor Blackmar for the benefit of students taking advanced work in his department. At each meeting the articles in the different economic magazines are reviewed and discussed under the immediate supervision of Prof. Blackmar. The students are thus kept in touch with both the leading political questions and their expounders. Last Monday evening Mr. Myers reported on Adam Smith, Mr. Kenzieviewed "Money and Credit Paper in the Modern Market" in the Journal of Political
Economy and Mr. Patten the articles of the Social Economist. The members also devote a part of the evening to the reviewing of the leading political books not otherwise embraced in the works of their respective classes.
The Adelphic Literary Society joined the ranks of the reform movement. Last Friday evening the society appointed a committee of five to get up a new constitution, consisting of H.G.Pope, Chairman; U.S.Geyer, E.K. Robinett, M.A.Limbocker and J.A.Simpson. It is the intention of the society to make itself the strongest literary and debating association the University has ever known and if reports from the committee indicate anything such a state of affairs will be brought about by the new constitution and a hearty co-operation of the members.
The K. U. correspondent for the Topeka Journal, by his latest sensational write up, has certainly exposed himself to criticism. "She Kissed the Governor!" Well, what of that? Such acts should be encouraged by every ambitious student, because, who knows how distant is the day when even the Journal correspondent himself may be called upon to fill the Gubernatorial chair. Then when these fair ones come (and come they will if the present prevailing custom is not changed by sensational write-ups) to proffer their sweet offerings, with meaning he may say, "This is the day I long have sought."
The meeting of the Adelphic last Friday evening was one of considerable interest, as outside of the regular literary program a constitution and by-laws were adopted. The adoption of the constitution provoked a slight parliamentary skirmish but it was accepted with but slight alteration. The regular election of officers was also held and U.S.Geyer chosen President. This evening the question of the propriety and advisability of the United States recognizing the independence of Cuba is to be discussed. On the evening of Nov. 8, the question for debate is: Resolved, That the A.P.A., is in harmony with American institutions.