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THE KANSAN.
OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS.
VOL.I. No.57.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, MAY 11, 1905.
THE FAIR A SUCCESS.
Y. W. C. A. Girls Make a Hit.
Y. W. C. A. Girls Make a Hit.
The County Fair given by the Young Women's Christian Association Saturday evening was a great success from every point of view.
The doors opened promptly at eight o'clock and in half an hour all the space between the booths which lined the walls of the botany laboratory of Snow hall, was filled with people; the crowd, the medley of barkers, chattering people, crying babies, and phonographs, making the whole scene wonderfully characteristic of a genuine county fair.
The prize pumpkin in Agricultural Hall, and the mammoth radishes and carrots, prove with out a doubt that Y. W. girls excel in the art of gardening.
The pennant and Pillow Booth was very tastefully arranged. In the midst of the great array of colors, first place was given to the crimson and the blue.
The Chi Omega's Fairyland, from which tempting odors of popcorn floated out to the passing crowds, is in its name, its own description. Strings of popcorn were gracefully festooned to form a canopy above and hung in portieres in front. Everything was in white, even to the fluffy gowns of the fairies themselves, who smilingly passed the sacks of corn to the grateful people outside.
No display was more interesting than that of the curios, which were so generously contributed by friends in the city, for the occasion The success of this booth, and in fact, of the Fair, was due, in great measure, to the helpful suggestions of Miss Lynn. Mrs. Payne and Mrs. Kilworth, who by request, appeared on the grounds in oriental costume.
The peanut roaster and red lemonade sold to the tune of the phonograph, and the caivas covered jugglers' den adjoining, together with the clever and "perpetual-motion" barker on the box outside, were indispensable features of the Fair. The Thetas are to be congratulated.
The Pi Phis' Fair Japan, done in yellow and white, was perhaps the most beautiful and artistic of all the booths; and the old fashioned needle-work displayed in a neighboring booth, was certainly unique.
Snow Society's Annual Booth, from the serene elephant to the little pig that could not be restrained was a great success. Children and parents alike enjoyed feeding peanuts to the monkey.
The little gypsy was so popular that many who had had their fortunes told came back again and offered to pay the price "just to talk with her." She was assisted by a most efficient sister in the art who gath-
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THE TRACK TEAM GOES UP IN THE AIR.
Rarified Atmosphere of Colorado Defeats K. U.
The K. U. track team met defeat Saturday at Boulder, in the meet with Colorado University, to the tune of 88 to 29. The reason for this was the seven hundred and sixty mile trip and the high altitude. Bailey won the mile in five seconds flat, but was unable to run the two mile on account of complete exhaustion. Butler, after being handicapped, run what was decided to be a dead heat over the high hurdles, with Miller of Colorado. Morrow cleared the last low hurdle several feet in advance of Dickinson, but fell exhausted on the tape and was unable to cross before his rival arrived.
Morrow won the shot put at 36 ft. 4 $ \frac{3}{4} $ in. and Ackerman came second. This was good work and the men began to get new inspiration, but the hammer throw went to Colorado at 116 feet. Ackerman took second at 112 feet.
Butler was unable to do anything like his best in the pole vault and Parker tied for second place, Colorado winning at nine feet.
Parker with Johnson and Jordan of Colorado, cleared five feet six in. on the high jump, but all failed at five feet seven. The bar was lowered to five feet six and Johnson of Colorado cleared but Parker and Jordon failed. The bar was lowered to five feet and Parker began the hop against Jordan of Colorado for second place. At five feet six Parker again cleared the bar, but Jordon failed to come over.
In the 100 yard dash, the starter gave Welch of Colorado a start of four yards and would not recall the men, so McCoy was unable to get a place. The 220, 440 and 880 went to Colorado although a new starter was put in. "The demon of the upper air was easily throttling the men from the lower country." The discus throw went to Colorado at 110 ft. 10 in.
Baiey had sacrificed himself in the mile, and so the two mile went to Colorado in a walk, as Bailey was unable to start.
In the relay, as in the other runs, the Kansas man was easily the better for half of the distance but suddenly his breath went out and he was "dead" for the remainder of the distance. Driscoll, McCoy, Miller, Finch and Hovey were unable to score any points.
Warner of Colorado, won the broad jump at 211/2 feet. and Jordan took second.
Manager Plank deserves great credit for the fine trip of fifeen hundred and twenty miles which the team enjoyed. From La Junta the ground was covered with snow and at Boulder the snow was scooped off the seats so the spectators could occupy
them. At every station that the train stopped for a few moments the team enjoyed themselves in a snow-ball fight. The students of the University of Colorado entertained the team royally at Boulder, Saturday and Sunday.
The next object for the team is to prepare for the meet with Missouri on McCook field, May 20. Every one who can wear a track suit should get out and train, as Bailey will be kept busy in the two mile event, two one mile men who can be depended upon must be developed. At present there is no one doing fast work on the half mile.
SCHILLER ANNIVERSARY.
The German department will observe the hundredth anniversary of Schiller's death with special German program selected from Schiller's works. All the Colleges and Universities are observing the date with similar programs. Owing to the absence of Dr. Carruth, it was not possible to hold the centennial program on the 9th, the anniversary, but it is held on the 11th and 12th instead. The following is the program:
Thursday, May 11, 4:30 p.m.
Illustrated lecture:..."Schiller"
Prof. W.H. Carruth.
Friday, May 12, 8 p. m., chapel.
Oberture of William Tell... Rossini
Dean C. S. Skilton.
Solo"... Eslaechet der See."
Mias Poehler.
Scene from Schiller's William Tell. Quartette"...Mit dem Pfeil, dem Rogen."
Scene from Wallenstein.
Song..."The Robber Song."
Ballad..."The Ring of Polykrates"
Miss French.
Solo. ... "The Maiden's Lament"
    Mise Marks.
Recitation ... "The Glove"
Nina Klinger
Miss Klinger.
Chorus... "The Song of the Soldiers"
Scenes from Schiller's Piccolomini.
Song ... "Hymn to Joy."
The conference of the German Methodist Church of the Kansas Mission district will be in session in Lawrence and has been invited to attend the programs. The resident pastor was much pleased and the conference will probably attend in a body.
In order to meet the expense of costumes, etc., an admission of ten cents will be charged on Friday evening. Dr. Carruth's lecture is free.
LAWYER OFFICERS.
The Middle Law Class elected officers last Thursday for the Kansas Lawyer, the monthly magazine of the Law School.
The officers who will serve for the coming year are: G. J. Benson, Editor-in-Chief, Charles Stichter, Associate Editor, Wilbern Parker, Business Manager.
AT OTHER UNIVERSITIES.
Phi Beta Kappa has just installed a chapter at the University of Texas.
The Harvard class of 1880, President Roosevelt's class, is said to be about to give the University unrestrictedly $100,000.
Columbia recently received a gift of $500,000 from an anonymous donor for the erection of a college hall. The hall will be named in honor of Alexander Hamilton of the class of 1777.
The Waseda University baseball team arrived in San Francisco last Friday on the steamer Korea. They were entertained there for a day, and then were taken down to Stanford, where they will play their first game Saturday. While at Oxford the Japs will be entertained by the Japanese club of the University. Fourteen men, including the manager of the team, made the trip. On the way across the Pacific they practiced daily on the deck of the Korea, and at Honolulu they had an opportunity to practice on the ball grounds while the steamer remained in port. The members of the team are described as compact and active athletes, all above the height of the average Japanese.
With 500 student's in working attire tugging at a big rope which drew a plow, and giving the college yell with each pull, ground was broken at noon Tuesday for the new $70,000 gymnasium at Ohio Wesleyan. Prexy Whitlock guided the plow amid the cheers of the co-eds. After a furrow 150 yards long was made, the students rested and listened to speeches.
Henry Asher, assistant manager of the club entertained the boys at his home on Missouri street last Tuesday night. After a fine supper had been served the evening was given over to toasts and stories reviewing the holiday trip, in many ludicrous lights.
GLEE CLUB DOINGS.
The boys have been hard at work preparing for their annual spring concert to be held May 19. No one who loves good singing can afford to miss this, second only to the great University May Festival.
Plans for a sort of Glee Club alumni, by which members of the club, graduating from the University, may be kept track of, are being arranged by Professor Hubach.
The baseball game that was scheduled for Tuesday with Washburn, at Topeka, was postponed because of wet grounds.
Beta Theta Pi gave a reception at their house in honor of Miss Inez Plumb of Emporia, Monday evening.