UNIVERSITY TIMES
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VOL. 1.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, OCTOBER 5, 1888.
Local.
Base ball is receiving considerable attention.
Dr Marvin visited the University last Friday.
The young ladies' tennis club had a meeting Tuesday.
The Natural History department graduates two graduates this year.
The Kansas Academy of Science will meet at Leavenworth on October 31st.
Why cannot the papers in the library each be placed on its proper file?
John Sullivan has resigned his position as Secretary of the Kansas City Democratic Club.
Prof. Marsh delivered his first lecturer to the Juniors and Seniors on Forensics last Thursday.
Worden is attending the Leavenworth County convention where he is going to "do" some one.
Professors Blake and Bailey were in the southeastern part of the State last week testing coal.
A large number of the enthusiastic young Republicans of K. S. U. will visit Baldwin City to-night.
Prof. McDonald and Miss Josie Hutchings are to give an "evening of English Song" in Burlingame, Oct. 10.
The library electric clock needs a new shock of electricity. It has been about five minutes slow, all week.
E. F. Caldwell was on the hill Tuesday looking up the excursion to the Republican rally at Baldwin tonight.
A love story appeared in Saturday's Democrat over the name of A. G. Canfield. Can it be the name of our own Professor.
Halligan, 88, is reading law in Atchison. Mr. Halligan is an intelligent young man and will be sure to succeed in his profession.
No. 1.
Prof. Snow's weather report for September shows that less rain fell during that month than for quite a number of previous years
The Daily Democrat is the latest addition to the papers in the reading room. There are now eight dailies to be found on the paper rack.
The Sophombres are all "on-hand" today with their themes written for the amendment of the professors of the English department.
Uncle Jimmy Meyrs made a large and valuable collections of shells and plants for the Natural History Building, during his sojourn in Central America.
The present class in meterology is the largest class in this study that has ever been in the institution. The class is composed exclusively of Juniors and Seniors.
Mrs. J. D. Bowersock entertains the gentlemen of the Sigma Chr fraternity and their friends to-night, at her residence on South Tennessee street.
An unusually large crowd attended the social given by the U. and I. club at the Plymouth church last Thursday evening. The University was very well represented.
Professor E. C. Franklin leaves to-day for New Orleans where he has obtained the position of chemist with a sugar refining company. He will be absent about three months.
Allow us to suggest that the office and the guide's room be "labeled" in such a manner that the friends and visitors of the University may not be compelled to wander up and down the halls inquiring for the Chancellor's office when they visit Mt. Oread.
The Beta's had a glorious old picnic last Saturday, about four miles west of the city. Hunting, cooking dinner, and a game of ball in the afternoon, were the principal amusements.
Prof. Green obtained the consent of the County Commissiones to allow the law students the free use of the Court House every Thursday evening for the meetings of the Kent Club.
The second of the Faculty socials took place last evening at the residence of Prof. Robinson, on Olive street. There was a full representation of the Faculty, and a very pleasant evening was passed.
Bill Nye thinks the Century may be a pretty good paper but it doesn't take the press dispatches. He says he saw an account of a battle in it the other day that to his certain knowledge was fought twenty years ago.
A revolving picture case is being made for Prof. Carruth's room which is quite a novelty, the plan being of the Professor's own invention. This, when filled with pictures will be one of the principal attractions of his department.
The Observatory has been repaired and repainted, and the leading astronomers of the nineteenth century can with a little more comfort, go star-gazing. This time the painting was done in day light and not by student-artists.
J. B. Lippincott, of the class of '86, has accepted a position as division engineer on the Kansas City, Parsons & Pacific railroad, with his headquarters at Paola, Kas. One by one the University graduates are everywhere receiving public trust and honor.
From Puck: Mr. Hopper-"May I have the pleasure of this dance, Miss Snob?" Miss Snob (wishing to show preference). "Thanks, Mr. Hopper, I don't dance with every Tom-Dick-and-Harry, but I'll make an exception of you," as you always have a few of those cough drops from Raymond & Dick's.
W. R. Cone of '88, captured the nomination for County Superintenaent of Coffey County, over,' six competitors on the Republican ticket. This assures him a good paying position for the next two years. During his five years sojourn at the University, Will has always been more or less engaged in college politics, and of course naturally takes to politics when out of college.
For sometime the young Republicans of the University have been talking of organizing a club. Saturday evening a number of them met in the Court House and formed a temporary organization by the election of Mr. Holsinger chairman, and Chas Spencer, Secretary. Enthusiastic speeches were made by a number of those present after which a committee on constitution was appointed and the meeting adjourned until Tuesday evening.
The University Telegraph Club met Tuesday and elected the following officers for the ensuing year. Prof. L. I. Blake President; W. S. Franklin, Secretary and Treasurer. A board of Directors consisting of Prof. E. H. S. Bailey, Prof. L. I. Blake and Frank Miller was selected. The names of four new members were added to the club, namely, W. E. Curry, G. F. Weida, Richard Short and Holmes. This club is truly one of the practical institutions of the University.
The University base ball club will play a match game of ball this afternoon at the ball park, with a picked uine from the city. The University club consists of the following players: Charles Voorhis, captain and 2b; Schilling p; E.Smith, c; Davis, 1b; Hogeboom, 3b; F.H. Kellogg, ss; Watson, If, Harvey, cf; Hickey, rf. The club is composed of heavy men and are all "sluggers", who will doubtless, continue to win lau. cis for K. S. U.
The Phi Gams will give a party soon. Miss Lillie Freeman was at home in Topeka last Sunday.
Society.
"Ben" Butter went down to see his Baldwin City girl last Saturday.
Hon. J. Frost of '88 who is engaged in the ice business in Northern Michigan was on the hill this week.
Kellogg and Hogeboom occupied a seat at the Uncle Tom's Cabin performance Wednesday night.
The Sigma Chi mandolin club gave some fine selections to an large audience last Saturday evening.
It is understood that new students who wear bright red neckties and old students wear bright red noses will not move in the best circles of West Lawrence this winter.
It will not be considered in good form at Baldwin this winter to chew shoemaker wax in prayer meeting.
L. Don DeCamp is practising on a new style of laugh which does not jar his teeth nor sour the milk in the pantries of the best people. It is called an "infantile gurgle," which will be used with a "baby stare."
Now that the turmoil of excitement and the swirling swish of the mad frolic at the Y. M. C. A. reception has cooled down, it is thought that Dick Short will be able to let his whiskers grow without fear or favor.
The one sure way to tell which fraternity has the editor-in-chief of the Courier, is to look at the University directory. PhiGam is on top just now. The Times runs the fraternity list in order of establishment.
The Sigma Chis still sing "Bring Back my Bonnie to Me" when they wish to be particularly effective. The Betas think "Good Bye My Lover Good Bye" will stir up the female soul better than anything; the Phi Psis are partial to "White Wings" and those whom the Phil Deltis delight to honor are generally treated to "Saw My Leg Off." The Barbs are especially strong in "There were Three Crows" and "Son of a Gambolier."
Last Friday evening an informal dance was given by the Phi Delts and Sigma Chis in the latters hall. The floor was in an excellent condition and of the seventeen couples present, all declared themselves to have had a jolly good time. The following is a list of those present: Misses Denison, Springer, Franklin, Cora Henshaw, Pickering, Botkin, Howe, O'Brien, Palmer, Johnson Chapman, Price, Nina and Ieztagart, Hair, Mamie Henshaw, Hays Messrs. Street, Taylor, Henshaw, Fred and Jus Bowersock, Burney, Butler, O'Brien, Friestone, Armstrong, Brooks, Stover, Craig, Earnest Smith, Hardy Lauton, Smith and Morris.
The Athenaeum Literary society held a regular meeting at 4 o'clock last Friday. The debate on the question "Resolved. That all reform in our government must come through one or two great parties, and that fealty to one of these parties is incumbent on every citizen," was decided in favor of the negative. The subject of the current even essay was "War on the border." An invitation was given to all present to put in extemporaneous debate. A number of Law students and others responded. The following officers were elected. G. Holsinger, President; H. White, Secretary; R. D. Brown, Critic; E. S. Meade, Treasurer. Athenaeum hall is on the third floor in the south wing of the main building. A special welcome is cordially extended to all new students, who desire to engage in literary work.
John Prescott was in town Friday.
Glen Miller was in town Saturday.
Personal.
John Mushrush is back to the University.
Roberts and Knowlton are the new Ph Psis.
Miss Franc Eddy went to Topeka last week.
Miss Etta Hadley was in Kansas City last Saturday.
Miss Edna Maxwell is in the city visiting old friends.
Mr. George Dick was at the University last Tuesday.
C. E. Gault, of Baker, was on the streets last week.
Mr. S. D. Bishop started for Iowa and the East last Friday.
C. A. Christian leaves to-cay on a business trip to Topeka.
Eames visited old schoolmates at the University last week.
A. A. Storer visited his old friends, the Baker boys, Saturday.
Miss Rogers has returned to her home on account of illness.
E. F. Neal was in town Monday, visiting his PhilDelt brothers.
R. E. Blackman of this city re-enters the University next week.
Miss Edna Maxwell has returned to the University to take art.
Ex-Chancellor Marvin visited the University last Friday morning.
E. W. Smelser will spend Sunday at Emporia with his mamma. (?)
Miss Emma Hynes, of Topeka, called on her L. C. sitters last week.
Prof. A. G. Canfield's sister, Miss Hermida, has come from the East.
Miss Lena Beard was up on the hill visiting her sisters last Thursday.
Prof. Canfield had business at the mouth of the Kaw last Thursday.
Morris Holligan of '88 is engaged in school teaching at Eflingham, Ks.
Prof. Marsh delivered his second lecture on Forensics yesterday afternoon.
P. P Campbell was in the city Tuesday. He did not venture near the University.
Prof. Blake's classes were dismissed on account of his absence last Thursday.
Last Friday Prof. A. G. Canfield delivered his first lecture to the French class.
Misses Benedict and McMillan were seen in the halls Monday helping to "cultivate.
Miss Mammie Lyons of this city intends to enter the University within a few day.
T. J. Gilbert, a student of the last two years is now studying at the Ohio State University.
Miss Marguerite Botkin, of Omaha, Nebraska, entered the Music department this week.
Hill, of Kansas City, is the new member of the Junior class in the collegiate department.
Prof. J. H. Canfield delivered a very interesting talk at the Y. M. C. A. last Friday evening.
A. C. Cunkle, of '88 is both a business man and a law student at his home at Madison, Kas.
Deverell, Shellebarger, Armstrong and Edson visited the soldiers reunion at Topeka this week.
Miss Cora Henshaw left last Wednesday for Newton where she will teach in the high school.
C. C. Hill, a Junior from Earlham College, Indiana, has entered the Junior class in the University.
Prof. D. Suche, of Lecompton, with a company of eastern friends, visited the University Monday.
Mr. James Meyrs, ex-superintendent of the University building, has returned from South America.
class in the U.S. Bruno Hobbs, law of '89, was called to El Dorado, Kans., Monday, by the severe illness of his sister.
Prof. Marsh delivered the first of a series of lectures to be given in the English department last Thursday.
Miss Josie Hutchings is again in the Music Department, studying theory under Professor MacDodald.
H. A. Smith, of East Lind, Mo., an old student, is back again after a year's absence from the University.
A. E. Watson, who will be remembered by all old students, goes to Ann Arbor this year, to take a course in law.
Barlow Lippincott, now has charge of a section on the new Parsons and Southwestern railroad near Paola Kansas.
S. M. Barnes of Beloit, a last year's Pharmacy student spent a few days this week visiting his Sigma Nu brothers.
Miss Sweezie, of Osage City, and Miss Lutid Isermun, of Hope, Kas., were the guests of Miss Clara Kimball this week.
John A, Prescott of '88 recently spent a few pays visiting in the city, on his return from an extended tour throughout the east.
J. T. Dickerson, law of 87, of Marion, Kas., stopped last Saturday with his Phi Delt brothers, on his way home from Columbus, O.
Mrs. Al Lewis and Mrs. Sanford nee Josie Brown, one of the charter members of the Thetas, visited the University and old friends Wednesday.
Profs Bailey and Blake took a trip to southeastern Kansas for the purpose of getting some specimens of coal from mines located in that neighborhood.
Lee M. Gray of Marion, Kansas, a graduate of the State Normal of the class of 86 has enrolled himself among the noble Seniors of the Law department.
W. T. Reed, of '88, is at Newton, engaged in the Loan business. Mr. Reed takes a little recreation occasionally in making Republican campaign speeches.
Danl Mallison, of Hiwatha, and Ed. Smith, of Osowatomie, prominent students at the Lawrence Business College last year, are among the list of new students.
Joseph Rolston, of the class of '88, is employed in the public schools of Coffey county. Joe is doubtless wielding the "rod" while instructing the young idea how to shoot.
W. A. Kinzie, well known in University circles, has deserted the "school on the hill," and has cast his fortune with the Baptist Theological Seminary, at Rochester, N.Y.
E. A. Wheeler of the Santa Fe offices of Kansas City, Mo., reviewed old scenes and renewed old acquaintanceships the first of the week. It is not an unusual occurrence for the old K. S. U. boys to visit in Lawrence.
Miss Emma Blackington, well known in university circles three years ago, was married last week in Asbury, Mass. Her future home will be in Mobile, Ala. Con gratulations of the T'MES.
Prof. Carruth writes from Yale College that he is comfortably located and is well pleased with that institution. He also states that the German lectures are not what he expected to find, but that the German Library is fully up to the standard that it is represented to be.
Laws.
C. M. Enns is the new Law librarian. Hobbs was visiting at home a few days this week.
Enns has been chosen clerk of the moot court.
The first session of the moot court was held Monday.
Mitchell has recently returned to join his brothers of the Senior class.
There are five students in this department who give Unitarian as their church preference.
The Kent Club did not meet last week because of some trouble about securing the court house for their meetings.
Dr. Summerfield was unable to hear his class in pleadings for a couple of days this week, and Prof. Green took his place.
Messrs. Scott, Brewer, Joe Thoburne and Hickey Bros., all University students recently purchased and donated to the Natural History Department, a case of beautiful products of the State silk station at Peabody, which was exhibited at the State Fair. Prof. Snow and the University are exceedingly grateful to the boys for their thoughtfulness, and kindness.
Boys, go to Abe Levy for your HATS, SHlRTS and UNDERWEAR.