The Kansan.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
VOLUME VI.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, JANUARY 22, 1910
CLASS PARTIES NOT PAYING
STUDENTS. PATRONIZING SUBSCRIPTION DANCES.
Committees Consider Possibility of Giving No More Class Parties.
The question, "Will there be any more class parties," is becoming a real issue with the entertainment committees of the various classes. The classes have all lost money on their parties this year and unless conditions change the committees will be compelled to quit giving parties.
Yesterday morning the presidents of the classes, the chairmen of the social committees, and the treasurer of the senior class met together and discussed the situation. The conclusion they came to was merely that the students have too many opportunities for dancing; and this is not caused by the classes giving too many parties, but by the "subscription" and matinee dances. It seems the student body can not support its own parties and those of private enterprise at the same time, and the class officers will appeal to the students to support class dances if they want them.
The committees decided to publish the dates of their parties far the remainder of the year and to ask the students to attend the class parties in preference to those given to private individuals unless they intend to go to both unless they intend to go to both.
The classes will give parties as folows; January 28, seniors, at Ecke's; February 4, juniors, at F. A. A.; February 11, seniors, at F. A. A.; February 18, sophomores, at F. A. A.; April 1, seniors at F. A. A.; April 8, sophomores at F. A. A.; May 7, seniors, at Ecke's.
Any other engagements made by the classes will be published as soon as made.
SHELDON NEXT WEEK.
At Chapel Three Days And Two Afternoon Talks.
Dr. Charles M. Sheldon, the famous author and preacher of Topeka, will be at the University next week and give a series of religious talks similar to those which were so well received last year. He will speak briefly at the regular chapel hour on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and on Tuesday and Friday at 4:30 in room 110, Fraser Hall. He will also be open for conferences with the students during the week.
Notice.
Subject-"Pure and impure Air."
Dr. S. J. Crumbine, secretary of the State Board of Health, will lecture before the class on "Sanitary and Applied Chemistry" in Room 201 Chemistry Building, next Tuesday, January 25, at 10:15.
Students not otherwise engaged are invited to attend the lecture.
OFF FOR THE WOODS.
Kemp and Waters Will Retire
When Summer Comes.
As soon as the balmy months of summer come H. Clay Waters, City editor of Lawrence Daily World, and Harry Kemp, the University poet, will go into retirement from civilization.
In some secluded spot along the banks of the Kaw the rate poet and fiery journalist will pitch their tent. They wish to be in some place where they can "get close to nature" and not be bothered by people who are unaccustomed to intellectual thinking. Kemp will interest himself with poetry and the drama while Waters will put some of his most exciting journalistic experiences into short stories.
In connection with his short story writing Waters it to be chief food provider. In preparation for this task he has already procured an old fashioned muzzle loading shotgun, and a delapidated rifle which he keeps at his desk in the World office.
When interviewed by a Kansas reporter Kemp confirmed the plan but Waters refused to make any statement.
Paper. by . Emerson—Election of Members Soon.
SIGMA XI MET.
The January meeting of the Sigma Xi was held Thursday evening at the home of Prof. E. Haworth. Prof. H. W. Emerson presented a paper on "By-Products of Buttermilk." He discussed the possibility of utilizing the casein of buttermilk which is now wasted, in the same manner that the casein of sweet milk is used in perfecting the texture of paper.
The election of new members to the society will occur at the next meeting on the third Thursday in February.
Richard Maclaurin and Dr. E. R.
Buckley Will Be Here.
SPEAKERS FOR DEDICATION
A. B. Sayles, linotype operator for The Kansan, suffered a broken ankle Thursday evening while on his way home from the office. He slipped on the icy sidewalk near the home of Prof. E. H. S. Bailey, and was found unconscious there by Professors Preyer and Van der Vries. Mr. Sayles has been unable to continue his duties on the hill, but his condition is improving so rapidly it is expected he will be able to work next week.
Dean F. O. Marvin received word yesterday from Richard Maclaurin, president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology at Boston, that he accepted the invitation to be in Lawrence on February 25 to dliver the address at the formal dedication of the Engineering building. The other distinguished speaker for the afternoon session will be Dr. E. R. Buckley, president of the American Mining Congress, whose acceptance has just been received by Professor Haworth.
A. B. Sayles Injured.
BAKER TEAM FOUGHT HARD
JOHNSON'S MEN FOUND THEM WORTHY FOES.
Game Was Exhibition of Fast and Furious Basket Ball from First to Last.
The score was Kansas 37, Baker 24, but the count does not tell very much about the game. The play was fast and furious all the way.
The Methodists started with a jump and had five points before the locals struck their stride. When they did, however, it was all over with the boys from Preacherville.
From the spectators' point of view the game was the best ever. It was fast, rough and exciting. Both teams played on the offensive during the whole period. A Baker player would dribble the ball to 'teir goal, there would be a fierce scrimmage, and then Johnson or Martindell would dart out of the melee and carry the ball to the other end of the court. Every man on the 'Varsity team was playing a star game and none of the Baker athletes could be exactly termed slow.
The score at the end of the first half was K. U. 20, Baker 11.
The second half was a repetition of the first only more so. The Baker men drew first blood again. The score sawed back and forth, first one team and then the other having the advantage until finally victory rested with the red and blue.
Heizer and Woodward played the game of their lives. The big center gathered six baskets while the ex-captain collected four.
The same teams play again tonight at Baldwin.
The score:
K. U.-37. Goals Fouls F. T.
Johnson, L. F... 1 1 3
Van der Vries, R F 2 2 0
Heizer, C... 6 2 0
Martindell, L. G... 4 4 0
Woodward, R. G... 4 1 0
Long, R. F... 0 0 0
Total... 17 10 3
BAKER-24.
Price, L. F... 3 0 4
Ellis, R. F... 3 1 0
Listen, C... 2 3 0
G. Counts, L. G... 0 1 0
W. Counts, R. G... 0 0 0
Baker, R. G... 2 0 0
Total... 10 5 4
NUMBER 46
As a curtain raiser the freshmen battled forty minutes with the Chilocco Indians, winning the fight by a score of 36 to 24. Dousman and Wheelock starred for the first year men. Taylor and Good Fox divided honors for the Indians.
Artists Had Spread.
The drawing and painting classes of Prof. Griffith and Miss Maria Benson gave a spread in Snow Hall Friday evening. A big canvas which was spread on the floor served as a table cloth and the party seated themselves around it to eat. After supper they went out of doors and viewed Derakes comet.
TO THE STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY—
A few students who persist in taking clippings from the magazines in the library are endangering the privileges of all. Unless such practises are stopped it will be necessary to take these magazines and papers from their present place of free access and issue them as books are issued. This would not reflect credit on the school and it would inconvenience the many who are innocent.
The above practise is unlawful and is an expense as well, for all articles destroyed or defaced must be replaced by buying an entire magazine for permanent binding. If we are to enjoy the privilege of having these papers easily available we must stop this destruction. Knowing that the majority of the students are in favor of protecting their privilege, we ask their cooperation in doing away with this practise.
STUDENT COUNCIL.
PHARMICS HELD BANQUET.
Discussion of Pharmacists' Problems and Opportunities.
The students of the School of Pharmacy held their third annual banquet Thursday night at the Eldridge House, having as their guests, the members of the Faculty and a few others. Covers were laid for eighty guests and a delightful six-course banquet was served. At each place were the menu cards bearing the title of the affair, "The Pharmic Struggle," and the names of the officers.
The toastmaster was Frank Wood, and the following toasts were responded to:
"Politics in Pharmacy," Dean L. E. Sayre.
"Problems of Pharmacists," Prof. L, D. Havenhill.
"Interior Decorations,' Prof. E. H. S. Bailey.
"The Mass Law and Its Terrors," Prof. D. F. McFarland.
"The Near Pharmacist," Harry Kirkham.
"Botany as Related to Pharmacy," Prof. C. M. Sterling.
"Absentmindedness," Prof. R.D. Landrum.
"Progress in Pharmacy," Prof. H. W. Emerson.
"Future of Pharmacy," Prof. G. N. Watson.
"The Value of Drug Inspection to Pharmaceutical Profession," Dr. S. J. Crumbine.
"Junior Suggestions," Walter Varnum.
At Vespers Tomorrow.
The program for the University vespers in Fraser hall at 4:30 tomorrow afternoon is entirely of music, as follows: Piano Prelude, Professor Preyer—Nocturne by Grieg; Anthem,O Sweety Breathe the Lyres Above—Chopin; Anthem, The Heavens Are Telling, from The Creation, Haydn; piano, organ and violin postlude.
Miss Lois Stevens is entertaining at her home, 601 Louisiana street, this afternoon, in honor of Miss Alice Wilhelmi who is to be married to Mr. Floyd Doubleday February 1.
CERAMICS IS PROGRESSING
MISS BENSON TELLS OF POTTERY MAKING.
Kansas Clay Is Good for the Art The Glory of the Difficult Part.
The ceramic department of the Fine Arts School has proven that Mount Oread clay can be used in making their pottery. The most important part of the pottery work is the glaze, and it is upon this that Miss Benson, instructor in this department, is working. "The glaze," said Miss Benson, "is really the important part of the pottery work, because many clays can be found that will work up and fire well, but the glaze is the finishing and settles what price the work will bring. It is the most difficult to find because beautiful coloring and enamel material must be found to combine with the clay so that it will vitrify at the same temperature as the clay. This requires much work in the chemical laboratory."
"This art is nothing new, you know it has been known for centuries, but very few knew the art of making pottery then. Still fewer knew the ingredients of the glaze and those who knew it would not part with their secrets. That period is almost over now, although the great potteries of today such as Van Brigal, Rookwood, Grubby, Tedhum and others will not part with glaze or the secrets of it. But this art is being taught scientifically in schools. For instance, the Binn school in the New York university was one of the pioneer schools and still turns out pottery but the best school is Newcomb college.
"This school is part of Tulane University and is situated at New Orleans. The pottery turned out from this school is of the very best and it keeps agents in Berlin, Paris and other large European cities to sell their pottery.
"Of course it will be slow work here because we will have to dig the clay up, cream the clay with water, sift the clay, dry it and then mold it on the potters. All of it will have to be done by hand, but we expect to have machinery to do all the work some day."
"One interesting part of pottery work is that you can never tell just how your work is going to turn out," she remarked, in speaking of firing. The glazing and the firing of the pottery is being done in the basement of the Chemistry building and the chemical research is being carried on in the mining engineering laboratories.
Miss Benson spent eight years at Newcomb before coming here and is a very capable teacher of this subject.
At the Y. W. C. A.
The New Schedule was the topic under discussion at the regular meeting of the Y. W. C.A. Wednesday afternoon. The chairman of the various committees of the organization gave reprots of the work done up to this time and told of their plans for the remainder of the year.