THE WORK OF THE Y. M. C. A.
The Young Men's Christian Association has been in the University as a student organization for nearly fifteen years, but it was first organized with the City Association in 1882. The organization did not begin to have a very large place in the University life until the Fall of 1899 when it had its first "House" and employed its first Secretary, Mr. P. O. Hanson, who is now in China, filled this place and gave half of his time to the work. The Association has had a remarkable growth during these five years. While in '99 there were only about 35 members there are now 225 and will be over 250 when the membership canvass is completed.
But even more significant has been the internal development of the work. A few years ago about all that was being done was to hold a weekly religious meeting. The work that the Association is doing now covers a broader field and reaches men from more sides. The work for new students has come to be an important part of the program. This year a number of the men came back a week earlier to help in this. The town was canvassed for boarding and rooming places, trains were met, an information bureau was maintained at the house, and informal social affairs were held every evening so that the men could meet and get acquainted. There was an average of forty men out and some evenings more came than could get into the house. The Employment Bureau canvassed the town for work and was able to give some assistance to nearly every man who wished it. Applications for work from over ninety men have been received. It is safe to say that a great majority of the new men were helped in some definite way during the first few weeks of school. Two receptions were given to the new students and were well attended.
Two religious meeting a week were held the first part of the term but later the Sunday meeting was changed to once in two weeks, so as to be able to get more speakers from out of town. The Thursday evening meetings are still the Association Prayer meetings and are attended by
an average of 25 men. For the Sunday addresses we have been able to secure some of the best men in the country, such men as Prof. Iden, of Emporia, and Mr. H. M. Beardsley, who is the President of the Upper House of the Kansas City Council were been secured. The attendance at these meetings has ranged from 45 to 125. There are eight Bible classes this year with 145 men enrolled, and two Mission study classes with 30 enrolled, which is more than twice as many as there were last year. Over 90 men have taken into membership and were initiated at the spread Friday evening.
One factor that has had very much to do with the development of the Association work is the Student Conference held at Lake Geneva, Wis., each year.
Last Summer there were five of the Association men who attended and received the training such a Conference has to offer
The Budget of the Association this year is $1226.00, and this fund is secured from students, faculty, alumni and other friends. The interest which alumni and friends outside of the University take in this work is very encouraging. They have already subscribed $150.00 and we expect to receive $250.00 before the end of the year. A great deal of the success of the Association is due to the many friends which it has outside of the University.
THE COMING ANNUAL.
The management of the Jayhawker '05 is, "even as they always do," promising the "best ever." The managing board consists of the editor-in-chief, business manager, and ten assistants. The board was chosen early in the year and has been working ever since.
This year's annual will be built on entirely different lines from all our preceding annuals but the board is not willing for its plans to be yet divulged
The Jayhawker will first be for sale the night of the Senior Play sometime in May.
The managing board consists of Dana Gatlin, editor-in-chief; Geo. Hansen, business manager; staff of assistants, Irene Gilchrist, Edith Levan, Grace Smith, Lesley Hill, Thompson, Ray Barton, Frank Sorgatz. Jack Pattison and Hill P. Wilson.
No better holiday perfumes, combs brushes and Christmas presents made than are found at Dick Bros.
There is no work in the city that compares with the Platinum photos that are being turned out at Shelley's studio. Shelley makes his work a study and is making greater progress than any of the other studios. Not only the winning of a gold medal goes to prove this but favorable comments are continually being made of the work turned out for the last few weeks. Figure with him for your Senior Pictures.
The K. S. U. Bouquet, Triple Extract for the Handkerchief, is the most refreshing and exquisite Perfume on the market. Barber Bro's, Sole Agents,900 Massachusetts St
There was a young girl from Salino,
A PRODUCTION.
Who looked like a perfect Albino,
When asked why her hair,
Was so perfectly him.
Her hasty reply was "Damfino."
Football Pictures on Xmas Cal endars at Semple's Studio. They are dandy.
Those $1.25 per dozen Pictures with 3 positions at , Semple's Studio,725 Mass., St. are fine Xmas presents, Try them.
Local views on Calendars at Semple's Studio.
All sizes and prices are the Pictures at Semple's Studio over Strong's Grocery.
See Semple for your Xmas Pictures.
Don't forget those fine Folder Pictures at Semple's Studio. They are $1.25 per dozen; 3 positions.
Rooms for Teen, 134-7029 $1.00 to $5.00 Christmas packages of cigars at Dick Bros.
Rooms for rent, 1414 Tenn., St.
For your parties go to Wiede man's for your Refreshments.
Fresh Marsh Mallows, 30c. per pound, at Wiedeman's.
What is the matter with a bowling party at Tolles alleys, 928 Mass. St.
Rooms for rent-1341 Kentucky.
Remember Shelley holds the only 1904 Medal in the City.
Got a cold. Anti-Gripine will cure you. At Hale's Red Cross Pharmacy, 711 Mass. St.
Are your teeth tender? Then you had better come to us for your Fresh Oysters. Wiedemann's.
Prices cut in half in Millinery at Mrs. Elder's.
Home Bakery and Candy Kitch en. Everything choice.
We will put on sale Friday, Dec . 9, Fudges, our own make, Chocolate, Vanilla, Nut-blocks, and Marshmallows at 20c per lb. Wiedeman's.
For the best,try the HIAWATHA CAFE,820 Mass. St.
See the K. U. team in action pictures at Semple's studio.
BUY THE Packard Shoe For Men.
AND THE
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Eastern
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Bakery.
H. Gerhard
H. Gerhard.
PROPRIETOR.
PROPRIETOR. Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Bakery Goods and Confectionery. 825 Massachusetts St.
R. B. WAGSTAFF,
STAPLE AND
FANCY Groceries
S30 Mass St
Phone 25.
Short order SUITATORIUM.
Clothes. Glistened, Pressed, Repaired,
Fitted.
$1.50 Per month, Cleaning $1.50 and pressing Per month
Orders taken for Suits and Pants, Pants-$2.00 A Leg=Seats Free Clothes called for and delivered. Phone 531 Pink JAS.B. Kelsey, Over House Store.
STAR GROCERY and MEAT MARKET
C. A. TETER. Prop. 1337-39 Mass., St.
Phone 176.
Holds the banner on High Grade Staple and Fancy Groceries. Fresh and Salt Meats, at prices that make Permanent Customers.
Chas. L. Hess, MEAT MARKET.
941 Massachusetts St. Telephone 14.
ED ANDERSON'S
RESGAURANG AND CONFECGIONERY Student's Headquarter.