UNIVERSITY TIMES
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VOL. 1.
Local.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, NOVEMBER 23.1888.
Turkys roost high these days.
Prof. Dyche is mounting some new birds.
Y. M. C. A. meets this evening in room No. 16.
What is the matter with Prof. Robinson's hat?
"I have in my class an excellent slang dictionary."
Ask Perry how he likes the scenery around Bismarck.
Liddeke has been making several aditions to his library.
New curtains have been placed over the entrance to the library.
The Times has a new correspondent from the chemistry building.
The Oratorial Association, where is it? Echo answers, where?
The Athletic Association is booming like a Democratic campaign.
The Excelsior Debating Club has been changed into a reading circle.
Dwight, Bert Smith and Orendorf
scent Saturday hunting on the lake.
Dunlap had charge of Professor Marsh's classes while the latter was in Wichita.
Everybody is either going to go home or write a forensic during the vacation.
No. 8.
The class in Constitution and Political History have begun the Tariff Legislation.
If you don't get your paper regularly, make it known to the Business Managers.
A certain professor locks his class in the recitation room and then reads poetry to them.
A certain young man, who is reading Cicero, is said to be rushing a whole fraternity.
The Kent club program for Thanks giving has been posted on the bulletin board.
The boys who argued tariff reform with so much zeal want to be put on the retired list.
The Seniors surprised everyone Wednesday evening, by their magnificent recitations.
The Sophomore English class is attempting to interpret Goldsmith's ideas in his "Traveler."
A miniature steam piano furnished amusement to the Shakespeare class Wednesday evening.
How the members of the Freshman English class did scowl when confronted with the fourth quiz!
The college Y. W. C. A. will meet this evening in Prof. MacDonald's room. A full attendance is desired.
Some of the students that bring their lunch up the hill with them are laying plans for an extensive dining hall.
One of the recently appointed assistants was very put out by being asked by a TIMES man if he knew anything.
Prof. Blake has ordered a new steam engine indicator to cost $100 from the American Stain Gauge Co., of Boston.
A large number of the students celebrated Harrison's election by some choice instrumental and vocal music Friday evening.
Hon. Geo. R. Peck's address printed in pamphlet form is very popular among the students. Copies may be obtained at the office.
The official election returns of Coffey county, have reduced Conc's majority, somewhat, yet not enough to defeat him.
A number of the K. S. U. boys have been attending the gymnasium in Turner Hall but they will soon have one of their own.
of great *desert* is when no *desert* is served them at all."
B. W. Woodward will deliver a lecture before the Art Department this evening, at the University, beginning promptly at 7 p. m.
In a boarding club this paradox all the members is wont to appall: "The time
Bayard T. Riley, a student of '86, is one of the recent subscribers for the TIMES. He is now teaching school near his home at Paola.
The Orophilian Society did not meet last Friday evening. The attraction down town at the ratification were greater than on Mt. Oread.
The Political Science Club meets this evening in Prof. J. H. Canfield's room. A special invitation is extended to all persons interested in this kind of work.
Professor J. H. Canfield employed several students last week in arranging and copying off his membership and mailing lists for the Teachers' Association.
Benches, etc., are being put in the Laboratory for heavy electrical engineering work, which is located at the engine house. Work in mechanical engineering will begin soon.
The TIMES local last week as to a subrosa marriage or something of that kind, created quite a breeze. Who is it? Is the all prevailing question. Probably it is only a joke.
J. D. Robinson, a last year's student writes from Quincy, Ill., stating that he wants the TIMes to be a regular visitor in order that he may keep posted on University affairs.
Superintendent Crocker is to be commended for the excellent management of the heating aparatus. The buildings have been kept very comfortable during these cool November days.
To-day the Pharmaceutical society have a discussion on the following question: "Why should a light skinned, tall, bony, muscular farmer live longer than a short, stout, dark skinned drug clerk.
Miss Carrie Watson was the recipient of a beautiful present from a friend for the library, in the way of a pair of curtains which adorn the doorway to the library. The already cosy appearance of the library has been greatly improved.
Prof. J. H. Canfield, much to the disappointment of several of his classes returned from Chicago in time to hear his regular afternoon recitations. Monday. It is a day of considerable frigidity when the Professor does not appear on time.
At the faculty meeting of Nov. 15, it was decided to make the classification of the students at the end of the year instead of at the beginning of the following year, as now. No other business further than the arrangement of some studies was transacted.
weekly paper published by the students It counts all the professors and five-sixths of the students among its subscribers. The reason of this can only be accounted for perhaps by the fact that it sets up more type and has more and fresher news than its contemporaries, and hence has the friendship of all the students.Journal, Nov. 17.
Now that base ball and tennis are things of the past, why not organize a Glee Club? The nights are often made hideous by serencing parties, and why may not the rare talent which several of our students possess, be put to good use in the way of a K. S. U. Glee Club?
One of the queer answers given in the Sub-Freshman English class to the question, "What languages are derived from the Latin language?" was given by an enterprising prep, that the "Athletic language was one." Verily our enthusiasm for the prospective gymnasium is at a high pitch.
The Law students expected a treat last Monday afternoon in the way of hearing a case before Justice Edgar's court, in which a professor was pitted against two members of the Senior class, but to their disappointment, the professor turned the case over to a practicing attorney of this city.
Among the phenomenal things on the Hill is the rapid growth and popularity of the new University paper, the University Times. Started but a few weeks ago, it has now the largest circulation of any
We were favored this week with a copy of the first number of volume three of Kappa Alpha Theta, the official organ of Kappa Alpha Theta fraternity. The publishing of the magazine is entrusted to Kappa Chapier, and a glance through its pages assures us it is entrusted to worthy hands. The matter is all good and well arranged, reflects great credit on its editors. Mrs. Harriet MacDonald and Misses Kate Merrill, Tella Chapman and Emma Bartell. Not only is the literary matter excellent, but the large amount of advertisements prove Miss Lille McMillan a very efficient business manager.
Prof. to B. M. of the TIMES—This paper you boys are getting out is getting better every week, and you never fail to have it out on time.
Last Friday 1 p.m.
B. M. (blushing)—Our endeavor is to please our subscribers.
Prof. — That is about as many student
as take any paper at all isn't it?
Prof,—How many have you up here?
B. M.—About 315.
B. M—Yes, in the last three weeks we have received a large number from the other paper. They say that they like to get the news for the week on Friday better than on Sunday.
Prof — Well I hope you will always be as successful as you are now.
Prof. J. H. Cantfeld attended a meeting of the executive committee of the National Educational Association last Friday and Saturday in Chicago. Nashville, Tenn., was decided upon as the next place for meeting. The time fixed was July 16 to 23, 1889. Half fare rates on all the railroads will be run from all points to and from Nashville. The citizens of that city have subscribed $10,000 to be used in entertaining the teachers. Four thousand new members to the association have been pledged from the southern States alone. This organization is fast becoming, and is already one of the greatest organizations in the world. An organization of a membership of nearly twenty thousand, consisting of the leading educators of America, can not help commanding respect and being a great power in promoting educational interests. K, S, U. can justly be proud of her representatives in this association, and the high esteem in which Prof. Canfield is held.
Society.
The Making and Unmaking of Criminals—Nettie Godell.
Special Phases of the November Elections — Fred Lidkee.
The Political Science Club meets tonight in Prof. Jas, H. Canfield's room, at 8 p.m. sharp. The following program will be rendered:
State Trials in Reign of Charles II— Harry Buckingham.
Finance and Industry—C. E. Street.
Foreign Events and Diplomacy—C. M.
Watson.
Let all interested in this work, attend. Visitors are always welcomed.
Labor in Pennsylvania—H. F. M.
Poor
SPECIAL TOPICS.
Come to the opera 'Mikado' Friday night and see Katisha and Ko-Ko do the love scene. It is rich. Many come miles to see it. Katisha is the lady with the wonderful 'left elbow.'
Smith keeps the finest line of pipes in the city.
Personal.
Davis whistle a little.
Gray is on the sick list.
Copper is on the sick list.
Tella Chapman is still sick.
Couch spent Sunday at home.
Edson went to Topeka Saturds
Edson went to Topeka Saturday
Edna Maxwell climbed the hill Friday.
Will O'Brien was in town Saturday night.
Prof. Robinson did not hear his classes Monday.
John Sullivan was visiting old friends Monday.
Hamblin was in Ottawa Friday and Saturday.
Jennie Weller has been sick for the past week.
Miss Eilee Scott is the new Tribune correspondent.
Ed Schall was registered as a visitor Monday last.
Miss Bean of Michigan, is visiting Miss Monroe.
Chancellor Lippincott went to Topeka Tuesday eve.
Street and Bowersock spent Sunday in Baldwin City.
Butler has entered the Qualitative Analysis class.
Prof. Bailey has been in Hutchinson the past week.
Prof. Green went to Emporia Tuesday on legal business.
Miss Bean of Michigan is the guest of Miss May Monroe.
Frank Smith visited his father in Topeka last Friday.
Boeke visited his home in Argentine Saturday and Sunday.
Denton Dum, of the class of 87, spent Sunday in the city.
Ed. Hamer, a student of last year, is now living near Sibley.
Miss Anna Beardsley was seen in the University halls Monday.
Miss Anna Beardley visited the University Monday morning.
Mrs. *t* Groveron and Miss Hicks were among Monday's visitors.
Baker of Pleasanton, will not return until after Thanksgiving.
Rev. Winfield Scott was the guest of Prof. Robinson last week.
Mr. Stout, of Wichita, was at the University Tuesday visiting Ross.
Miss Jose Cook visited' her brother,
George Cook, last Saturday.
W. C. Moll has accepted a position as clerk at the Lawrence House.
Edna Blood, one of last years students,
is attending school in St. Louis.
Mrs. Krebish of Halsted was here Saturday visiting her son Adolph.
Inez Taggart was unable to attend her classes Tuesday on account of illness.
Smith and Orndorf say that their banjo screameds were not appreciated.
Missie Nannie Towne and Minnie Innes were among the visitors Friday.
Chas. Fluch an old Universitystudent will take Ackley's place on the Triangle.
Fred Funston writes that he will be back to continue his studies after Christmas.
Miss Margaret Botkin left for her home in Omaha, Nebraska, Monday afternoon.
Chas. Andrews, a graduate of Ann Arbor, was visiting his Beta friends Saturday.
Archie Watson of the class of —— is now a student in the Ann Arbor Law school.
Prof. and Mrs. MacDonald will entertain a number of their friends to-morrow afternoon.
Profs. Bailey, Sayre, Dyche and Dunlap jointly or severally killed a poisoned dog last Friday.
Lee Gray returned last Saturday from a few days trip to the southwestern part of the State.
Dan Mallison returned Saturday from his home where he had been summoned by a telegram.
Lou Hill was in the city Saturday collecting his worldly goods preparatory to leaving school.
Prof. Bailey has been at Hutchinson the last week making an investigation of the Hutchinson salt.
Prof. Marsh went to Wichita,Monday, to attend the Unitarian conference. He returned Wednesday.
Kirk of Washburn college was in town Saturday visiting F. S. Smith. He subscribed for the TIMES.
H. T. Phinney, one of last year's students, was visiting in town last Saturday. He is teaching in Jefferson county.
C. S. Finch, an old University student and a Beta, will soon take the position of local editor on the Tribune.
H. S. Johnston, W. R. Yenawine and W. N. Simpson, Baker boys, visted the University last Monday.
Joe Roblston writes from Coffey county that he is still teaching. He also prophecies the downfall of the present successful political party in '92.
If you know a personal or a local, or have a communication, give it to one of the Times editors. The halls are "full of 'em."
W. R. Cone, a university graduate of last year, County Superintendent-elect of Coffey county, is in town for a few days, visiting among old friends.
Misses Newlin and Goodell returned Monday evening from Newton, where they had been representing K. S. U. in the Y. W. C. A. convention.
Chas, L. Andrews, a member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity, visited the University Friday and Monday in the inter-hemisphere Henry Hot & Co. Publishing House.
On to Oklahoma!
The Oklahoma boomers are again knocking at the door of the Territory. Lawrence has sent a delegation to the conference at Wichita. But before you go any farther you better get on your winter underwear. Bromelsick keeps the best line of winter underwear in the city, at the lowest price.
"If you want to know who we are" we are members of the "Home Opera Co" doing the 'Mikado' for the benefit of the Guild of the Episcopal Church. A worthy cause, a good entertainment, and we depend on the taste, generosity of the good citizens of Lawrence and vicinity to help us in the good work.
Why do they all like the 'Mikado' opera so well? Because all are fond of ko-ko for breakfast, see? a joke. Hee, ha, ho, ho. But ne'r ray a pun on me again.
The Recamier Cream soap and powder. These articles are on top. Try them, at Raymond & Dick's.
Yum-yum and Nanki-Poo imitate lovers, kissing to a nicety. The "make believe" in acting is perfect, with the charming music is worth the price of admission'
"Marvel of Pern." "Spring Flowers"
"Chauntaqua Boquet," "Alpine Bog."
are very taking odors. Just received at
Raymond & Dick's.
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