STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOLUME X.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MONDAY AFTERNOON, DECEMBER 2, 1912.
NUMBER 53.
CHANCELLOR FAVORS ASSEMBLY SCHEME
Daily Kansan's Plan Should Be Considered by Committee, He Says
TWO COUNCILS SHOULD ACT
Dean Olin Templin Suggests Setting Aside Full Period Week for Undergraduate Gatherings.
Urgent further consideration of the plan presented by the University Daily Kansan for student assemblies, Chancellor Frank Strong this afternoon declared he favored the adoption of a longer walking definite times for such purposes.
The following is the Daily Kanan plan: The morning schedule should be rearranged on Tuesdays and Fridays so as to shorten each class five minutes and shorter the time between classes the same amount. In this way the students would make an extra effort to get to classes promptly, and the faculty would sacrifice the same amount of class time to the working out of the plan. On the two days mentioned, morning classes would be over at 11:15 o'clock and the rest of the morning would be devoted to the assembly. On one day the present Friday chapel with 'an outside speaker, would be continued under the direction of the faculty, while on the other day the period would be turned over to the students to be used as they considered best.
"I am heartily in favor of some plan whereby the students will be given some definite time when they can hold meetings," said Chancellor Frank Strong. "I am not positive as to the scheme which would prove the best. Most certainly, the plan suggested by The Daily Kansan should be submitted to the Student Council. If the Council is agreeable, it can consider the plan with the committee of the University Council, and some conclusion can be arrived at whereby the interests of all will be advanced."
Dean Olin Templin, is in favor of giving the student body full control of some definite period during the week and not having it on a small scale, and found a success.
"Under the plan being considered by the University Council," said Dean Templin, "chapel would be held every day at 11 o'clock. On Fridays no classes would be held after chapel. Two hours would be held Monday and Thursday, two hours Tuesday and Thursday. Four hour courses would also probably be planned.
"If the students want a period over which they would have full control, I would favor a trial by giving them a part of the long period planned for Fridays, or a short period on another day. Thus no radical change would be made in schedules until it was definitely shown whether or not the students really desire such an hour, and that it would be a success."
Prof. Hopkins Makes Report Giving English Teacher That Distinction
That English teachers work the hardest and give instruction to their students at less cost per capita than any other University department was the statement made by Prof. E. M. Hopkins, of the Department of English, in a report given before the second annual meeting of the National English Council, held in Chicago, November 28 to 30, and of which he is a director and executive committeeman.
HARDEST WORKER ON EARTH DISCOVERED
"Trust her not confiding student For She's a fickle Goddess."—Anon.
Professor Hopkins bases this assertion on the results of personal research which he has embodied in a report made for the National Committee on English Composition of which he is chairman.
Out of 130 schools investigated, it was found that the average number of students assigned to an English teacher was 138, in German 86, mathematics 115, Latin 96, and science 77
This is the Daily Kansan's dear and faithful friend. the P.C., as she was snapped this morning beaming her benign welcome on the throng of returning students.
PHARMACY COURSES APPROVED BY BOARD
Prospective Druggists May Now Burn Midnight Oil
At - Home
Kansas boys who want to study pharmacy will be encouraged by a resolution of the State Board of Pharmacy made public today. The act approves the extension courses in pharmacy of the University of Kansas, which makes possible study for the profession without leaving home.
Students who take this extension work in the future will therefore be trained along lines favored by the state board, under whose direction certificates in pharmacy are awarded in Kansas.
The Board of Pharmacy of Kansas approves the efforts of the University of Kansas in extending its educational work in Extension courses and especially commends its efforts in bringing to the pharmacists in different parts of the state the training in Pharmacy through its Correspondence course. The Board of Pharmacy will aid the board of Pharmacy in its efforts to raise the educational standing of applicants seeking registration through this board.
The state board in addition decided to credit as practical experience all time actually spent at the University School of Pharmacy. The board approved a course before it will award a certificate, but under the new ruling, this requirement will be considerably diminished for University students.
The following is the complete res c lution:
It is further resolved that the board give credit for any time actually spent in residence at the University (which time being spent in pharmaceutical laboratory or class room instruction). The credit for same being recognized by the board equal to practical experience. For example, three months are spent in receiving such instruction, for these three months, three months practical experience will be accredited.
Send the Daily Kansan home.
HANGOVERS FROLICKED MUSIC TEACHERS MEET
W. S. G A. Entertained Three Hundred Marooned Students Thursday afternoon
About three hundred students who didn't go home or elsewhere for Thanksgiving enjoyed the W. S. G. A. entertainment held in the girl's section of the gymnasium Thursday afternoon. From 3 to 6 p. m. the homeless ones rollicked and sported in old fashioned games, "chawed" taffy and nuts, and danced the good old Virginia reel our fathers and mothers knew.
"The boys were as numerous as the girls, and had just as good a time," said Frances Powell, one of those in charge in speaking of the show.
The rooms were decorated with corn-fodder, pumpkins, bittersweet, and other autumn foliage and made to imitate a Thanksgiving scene of pioneer days in Kansas. Under the direction of the W. S. G. A. members refreshments and amusements were furnished in such abundance that from the usual formal University party the affair turned into the merriest frolic seen on the hill in years.
Original Selection by Dean Skilton to be Played at Annual Festival
WHO'D A THOUGHT THEY WOULD STUMP A STUMP
At the fifth annual festival of Kansas Music Teachers to be held in Manhattan December 5, 6, and 7, a special program of music by Kansas composers will be give Thursday afternoon. Prof. Wort Morse will play a selection by Dean Charles S. Skilton entitled "Impromptu in F. Sharp Minor." Professor Morse will also play an Elegy written by Professor Cox of Highland.
Professors C. A. Preyer, Dean Skilton, Wort S. Morse, C. E. Hubach, Miss Anna Swenecy, Harriet Greissinger are among those who will attend fro me the University.
Prof. Merle Thorpe of the department of journalism is in Chicago attending a convention of teachers of journalism from all parts of the United States. Professor Thorpe will deliver a speech at one of the sessions. He will return from the convention Wednesday.
PROF. THORPE ATTENDS
JOURNALISM CONGRESS
The sun peeped over Fraser and cast a glance at the petrified stump near Snow hall. The stump shivered slightly and smiled.
"Hello, Sol," it yelled. "Glad to see you. I nearly freeze sometimes since they stuck that building up over there."
A student passed down the sidewalk and smashed the stump between the eyes with his cane. "Wow!" gasped the stump. "Wonder if that can be broken?" is mighty badly fooled. He ought to see the canes carried in my day. When I used to be on earth in the shape of an oak tree, men used to
carry canes that were canes. As far back as I can remember, men carried clubs for protection against beasts, and later in my life they carried clubs for protection against other men. But what on earth they carry canes? Or are they the one guy did he go, Sol? I can't see from here."
Sol east another kindly glance toward the stump and settled himself for his day's work.
"Went into Green hall," answered Sol.
"Must be a lawyer. That ex-
pels me. But some one will
take him for a burglar."
"Can't say that I blame him much," answered Sol. "However, I am prejudiced. Those lawyers are faithful fellows. They are sitting on the steps every time I take my first look at the top of the hill and are still there when I leave at night."
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR YEAR-ARE AWARDED
K. U. Women Receive Prizes Through Generosity of Local Donors
The awarding of the scholarships given for the benefit of the women of the University of Kansas for 1912-13, was announced this morning by Miss Hannah Oliver, secretary of the scholarship committee:
Adella Pepper of Lawrence, a senior in the College, received the Innes memorial scholarship. The Daughters of the American Revolution scholarship was awarded to Bonnie Bailey, junior College, also of Lawrence. Miss Bailey was also awarded the scholarship given by the Kansas chapter of the American Collegiate Alumnae. Miss Elizabeth Hodgson, of Wichita, a student in the graduate school received the Winston memorial scholarship. The scholarship given by Mrs. J. B. Watkins was awarded to Miss Sidonia McDaniels, of Lawrence, a sophomore in the College.
The scholarships with the exception of the American Collegiate Alumnae Association scholarship, which is open only to juniors and seniors of the College, are offered to students of the College above the freshmen year and to graduate students. The applicants must meet the requirements of good scholarship, character and standing.
Prof. Preyer Will Play
Prof. C. A. Preyer, of the School of Fine Arts of the University, will appear as soloists at the concert given by the Kansas City Symphony. Orchestra at Kansas City tomorrow night. Professor Preyer will play a concert piece of his own composition which he first played at the 1906 Music Festival at the University.
Mr. and Mrs. Moody and daughter of Mound City are spending a few days with the Misses Blakey, students in the University from Pleasant.
Send the Daily Kansan home.
FLAMES DESTROY BEAUTIFUL HOME
Completely Devastate Professsor Emerson's Residence On University Heights
CAUSE OF BLAZE UNKNOWN
Defective Wiring Recently Connected Thought to Have Started Fire— Almost no Furnishings Saved
The beautiful home of Prof. H. W. Emerson, situated on University Heights burned to the ground early Sunday morning with almost a total loss.
The fire was first discovered about three o'clock in the morning when part of the tile roof fell in, showing the entire upper part of the house to be on fire. Aided by the high wind the fire spread so rapidly that nothing could be saved from the upper story.
The Lawrence fire department responded to the alarm, making connection with the University plug at the Engineering building, and drawing on both Potter Lake and the city mains for pressure. Owing to the long run, the firemen arrived in time to save a few pieces of furniture and household effects from the lower floor.
From all indications the fire started from defective wiring in the upper story, though the actual circumstances will probably never be known. The house was wired for electricity two years ago, but the fact that electrical connections was not made until a few days ago lends strength to the theory that defective wiring started the blaze.
The gale from the south sent sparks down the hill to Warren street, setting fire to grass on the hillside and endangering residences in the valley west of Mississippi street.
Professor Emerson and wife are staying temporarily at the home of Professor Shaad.
BLIND PIANIST'S RECITAL
PLEASED MUSIC LOVERS
Edward Baxter Perry, the celebrated blind pianist, gave a piano recital Tuesday night in Fraser hall, as the third number of the fall recital course.
Mr. Perry is one of the greatest exponents of the lecture recital method in the United States. Before each of his selections, he explained the theme of the composition and made it easier for the average hearer to get the full appreciation of the work.
Mr. Perry is a composer of rank and among the numbers on the program, were some of his own composition.
"GO AFTER IT HARD! WE'RE WITH YOU!"
Students Were Told That Home Folks Would Support Mill Tax
Many students returning from their homes in different parts of the state report a general sentiment in favor of the mill tax. The people seem to feel that the state educational institutions have been beggars long enough and that it is time to put them on a permanent business basis.
Among those interviewed during the vacation were several members of the legislature. Most of them appeared willing to submit the mill tax proposition to the voters but were not sure it would carry.
"The fact that it has lost twice in Missouri, it is encouraging however," said one member. "Kansas will hardly follow Missouri's lead in educational matters, any more than in athletics."
Several students talked to the editors in their towns and have the promise of hearty support for the tax amendment."