The Kansas University Weekly.
VOL. I.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, OCTOBER 18, 1895.
No. 8.
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Wilbur Gardner . Editor-in-chief
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ALTHOUGH THERE were always good front seats unoccupied at the games of the tennis tournament, the interest among players was strong. The numerous entries necessitated a great many preliminary contests and there were several very close and interesting games. We are glad to see tennis brought forward again by the University, and we hope the committee will continue their work in its behalf. It is expected that the final games of the singles will be played on Saturday, and there should be more spectators, for the playing will undoubtedly be good.
EUGENE WARE's flag-raising speech at Topeka, in which he declares very vigorously for war as a promoter of patriotism, has stirred up considerable discussion among the people of the state. A very good debate might be gotten out of the question by some of the literary and debating clubs of the University. Whether Mr. Ware be right or not, there is one less expensive patriotic agency of which more might be made. And that is by the display of "Old Glory." It is dear to everyone; but when it floats from a staff, not when stowed away in a patent moth-proof bag. The enthusiastic demonstrations of patriotism at the recent Louisville gathering were aroused partly by the lavish display of the national colors in all parts of the city. The University possesses a fine flag which we have seen a few times upon "state occasions," and it presents a very inspiring sight too—one which we should like to see oftener. There have been many notable days in the history of our state; why not mark the anniversaries by letting that flag wave from the main building? And having put up the flag, let the chapel exercises of that morning be commemorative of the event. It would probably often be possible to have the story of the day told by some eye-witness or actual participant in the deeds commemorated. Thus would patriotism be kept alive in us by the inspiration of the flag and by the spirit of emulation aroused in us by hearing of the brave deeds of our fathers.
THE EDITOR visited the Pharmacy school a few days ago, and learned several things which had been only rumor to him before. This important department of the University, having nearly a hundred students, is confined to the basement of the Chemistry building, this base-