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EDITORIAL.
LAST year it became more clearly apparent than ever before that the literary societies of the University had become too large. Many of the best members became dissatisfied and thought it possible to do better work if the membership were less. An effort was therefore made among the Oreads to divide their society. The plan was for some of the preparatory students to form a sort of sub-society specially for under-collegiates, while only members belonging to some one of the four higher classes should be eligible to the Oread Society proper. On being brought up for discussion and adoption considerable bitterness was manifested, and the project failed. But while this forced division met with great opposition, it was agreed by all that it would be perfectly proper, and perhaps advisable for some of the members to quietly withdraw and organize a third society. Add to this the fact that there was a strong desire on the part of some members of both the regular societies to study and discuss the fundamental and vital
questions of social science, and we have the two causes which have resulted in the organization of the University Social Science Club. It is the purpose of the club to take up as subjects for orations, essays and debates the leading and most important questions of Political Economy, Social Science, and Mental Philosophy. It can never contain over twenty-five active members, and only Seniors, Juniors, third year Normals, Law Seniors and Post-graduates are eligible to regular membership. Members of the Faculty are eligible to associate membership. Several of the professors have already manifested great interest in the movement and will do what they can to help it along. The students who have embarked in the enterprise mean business, and there is little doubt that great good will be derived from the organization. If the project proves a success it will be the means of decreasing the membership of the other societies and thus be beneficial to them in making it possible for the remaining members to do more and probably better literary work. The club, since it takes up only the most important questions and since it is composed of only the more advanced students, will be a new and eminent feature of the University and will, doubtless, add to its worth and influence.
In the September number of the Review there appears an editorial regarding an "astronomibal observatory" and a "chemical hall." That there is necessity for these buildings we are ready to admit, but, at the same time, there are other matters that are of more immediate importance to the students. It is not uncommon to hear complaints regarding the water supply of the University. Even though the water in the tanks or cisterns be fresh and pure, by the time it has passed through the pipes to the point where it is drawn off for drinking, it is so warm and bad as to be very disagreeable to the taste and scarcely fit to be drank. How to obtain better drinking water is perhaps a difficult question, and yet it is not incapable of solution. It would cost no fabulous amount of money to sink a well deep enough to obtain a good supply. Perhaps a better way, however, would be to purify the rain water that is caught, and devise some means by which a person can obtain it cool and fresh. If our grand-fathers, who, while at school, sat upon low wooden benches without backs, could be called up from their graves and made to sit in our recitation chairs for the space of twenty minutes they would say "away with your new fangled things. Give me the old backless wooden bench instead." It is a fact that, in point of beauty and comfort, the chairs in question are but little, if any, in advance of the wooden bench of yore. A person can neither sit up nor lie down in them but must take an intermediate position in order to get
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the least support for his back and shoulders. If the human body were without joints, if it were inflexible, if it were petrified, it would rest easily in most any kind of a seat, but having joints and being flexible, it is not only agreeable but necessary that it receive due support. All the students who have become accustomed to the chairs usually take one of three positions, but frequently try all three of them during a single recitation. First, Take from one to three large books and place them between your back and that of the chair; second, sit back as far as possible, lay the fore-arm on the writing shelf, then lean forward until the body forms an acute angle with the seat of the chair; third, slide down to the edge of the chair, then lean back until your shoulders come in contact with its back. The body will thus form an angle of about 145 degrees with the bottom of the chair. The students are in favor of astronomical and chemical buildings, but they are first and vastly more in favor of good drinking water and comfortable chairs. If the regents cannot obtain money enough to provide for these ordinary necessities, and the proposed buildings likewise, we will venture to say that they will receive the gratitude of every student by deferring the buildings until the other wants are supplied.
It is to be hoped, since the town now affords an opera house, that we may have some good troupes here this winter, and not be overrun by third-class theaters and "nigger shows" as formerly. It is, of course, a question in the minds of many intelligent and fair-minded people whether or not any good whatsoever is to be derived from even the best class of operas and like institutions. Such people are, doubtless, extremists. And yet, nearly every one will admit that a very large per cent. of these traveling concerns is open to serious objections, and should, therefore, receive the patronage of no respectable person. It is a matter of general belief that stage actors are, as a rule, a low, degraded class of people. It is hardly probable that this belief would have gained such a firm hold upon the public had it not good foundation. Even the actors themselves testify to the demoralizing influence of stage life. A leading one of his day is credited with the statement that he would not only not allow his children to become actors themselves but would not even allow them to witness the plays presented by others. If such be the character of the stage, ought it to be sustained? Manifestly not. Probably all troupes are not vicious. But what person will say that every man and woman who patronizes those of doubtful respectability is not, by so doing, putting a premium on vice, infidelity, immorality, and thus undermining law, morality, religion? If a man breakes a statute he is fined or sent to prison. And yet how often these institutions which produce moral rottenness, which educate criminals are under the protection of the law. Is it possible to become healthy by feeding on offal? Is it possible for society to become rid of vice in its thousand forms and, at the same time, maintain that which breeds corruption? All operas, all theaters are, probably, not to be censured, but some of them should
be more than censured, they should be suppressed by the laws of the land. Not a few of them are indecent. Will any one deny the assertion? What particular necessity is there in any play, or what benefit is derived that a company of half-made men and women should present themselves before the public, styling themselves actors? And still, what is more common? Are not such spectacles degrading? Is there the least particle of benefit in them? Do they develop the moral nature? As an educator, as a place of amusement, probably the stage can be made one of the best. If the objectionable features could be removed all the people would take more interest in it, and it would thus become an instrument for greater good. As long, however, as so large a class will patronize anything in the shape of an opera or a theater, however low or immoral it may be, there is little possibility of reformation. Let all law-loving citizens withhold their support from everything that is productive of evil, and it will not be many years until society will be healed of some of its worst diseases, and right, truth and virtue will reign without a rival.
LITERARY.
LEIGH HUNT.
Through the portals of a prison cell the "Reinini" comes to render our darkest days brighter and cheerier.
Leigh Hunt was one of the most able of English poets of the eighteenth century. At the early age of fifteen he was a prolific writer of verses. A few years later he and his brother were each fined five hundred dollars and imprisoned for two years on account of a bold statement concerning the prince regent. This shadow seemed not to sadden but to shield him. For beneath its protection he steadily increased his already wide-spread popularity. The imprisonment was endured by him in a manner which converted punishment into pleasure. By his own taste and the attention of his friends, his prison cell was transformed into an elegant apartment, adorned with book cases, busts and flowers, and so deprived of its original appearance that Charles Lamb declared there was no other such room except in a fairy tale.
It was here that he wrote the "Rimini" which established his rank as a poet. This exhibits his sparkling and lively fancy, the affluence of his imagination, and felicity in word painting; and at the same time also those affectations and quaint, far-fetched conceits which characterize all his poetry, and which at the outset subjected him to the ridicule of critics.
The secret of Hunt's success consists less in pre-eminence of genius than of taste. His refined, critical perception had detected the superiority of Chancer's versification over the epigrammatic couplet of Pope, which had superseded it. By the simple return to the old manner he effected for English poetry, in the comparatively restricted domain of metrical art, what Wordsworth had already effected in the realm of nature.
It is said that Hunt's conversation even surpassed his writings. His letters and friendly notes have something of both his conversation and his style of composition. To receive a letter from him was a pleasure that seemed to touch the darkest hour with a golden gleam.
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He had no vices though many foibles. His character was spirited, genial and most kindly. We learn from his life that, however much we may loose, there is still some gain, and that even through the iron gratings of the prison cell, the bright stars may be seen.
LIBERALISM IN AMERICA.
The American people are apt to flatter themselves that their customs, their institutions are just a little bit better than those of other countries. We are apt to pique ourselves on the latitude that is given to expression and the freedom that is given to opinion. But underlying all our professions of democracy there still lies the fragment of aristocracy. We manifest, indeed, a disposition to venture into new realms of thought, to question the tangibility of many notions which we find in our minds and to a very large extent to doubt and express doubts contrary to fixed authority. Our tentative efforts to fathom the mysteries of the mind are so conducted as not to clash, however, with authorities of long standing.
But when to these efforts one applies the name of Liberalism there is a certain feeling of abhorrence that takes hold of the mind. It seems strange that our greatest thinkers refuse to accept the name of Liberal. True Liberalism is in bad oder in this country, yet it has many adherants. Extremes are to be avoided in every principal we advocate. Liberalism if carried to the extreme leads to licence, religious enthusiasm carries us into bigotry. Reason must guide and shape all institutions, and upon reason is true Liberalism based. Liberalism which the most scrupulous might embrace without any compunctions of conscience. Liberalism can then be defined as freedom from narrowness in thought and action; always governed by that intangible something called reason.
Aristotle said that the human race would progress, that education would be more widely diffused and the people more intelligent and consequently reason would have more to do with shaping the will than authority. This, indeed, elevates mankind to a higher, broader and nobler plain. It makes man a suveran of his own individuality. And truely the condition of the mind which Aristotle believed would come is fast permeating the characters of men. We see in every department of human knowledge more independence of thought. Men seem to take a broader view of life and to enjoy it more intensely. Man has instinctively come to recognize this higher power. Just as deep as humanity in man is so is that essential element which makes him everywhere a worshipper of a higher power than himself and above the ordinary human creature. When he is forced into a belief he goes at it blindly. But let man once grasp an idea, a principle from the free exercise of his own reasoning powers and it will take a deeper and stronger hold of his mind. His reason leads him to take one step at a time, making sure of every step. Liberalism may, therefore, exist in religion as well as out of religion. And it is no Liberalism that attacks a man for his religious views. Liberalism is essentially freedom of thought.
The Roman Catholic Church some six or eight centuries ago kept the people in ignorance, feeling that in the then exacting state of society they could be better managed, but the church forgot that the minds of men were growing out of the darkness of the middle ages.
The church felt that the more ignorant the people are the more religious will they be, and also more tractable. The first shafts of Liberalism were of course directed against the condition and management of the church. And the result was that although persecuted they grew in power and influence. Men, to-day, among Liberalists, fail to discriminate clearly between the changed condition of affairs, and feel consequently that the efforts of Liberals must be directed against the church.
Among the Liberalists of to-day we recognize the deist, the atheist, the infidel, the spiritualist and a great variety of quacks. Men do not care especially to enroll themselves under the banner of such a motely crowd and take the mistaken idea that they ought to antagonize the whole thing. The escutcheon of Liberalism is broad and embraces many varieties; all, however, enjoying the privilege of Liberality. Under this banner every one may stand who has an opinion of his own. Nor should one be ashamed to identify himself with principles which he would not deny to himself.
Truly, Liberalism antagonizes the church because it fails to see that the church has made any advancement. And what is more, it is only a small number of Liberalists who do oppose the doctrines of the church. And can that be called Liberalism that does not give man the right of religious belief if he wishes it? Can that be called Liberalism that does not allow man to use his own reason in deciding any question? Liberalism is indeed on no side.
Liberalism may be carried to such wild extremes as to defeat its own purpose; so soon as it steps over certain bounds it ceases to be Liberalism. The wild fanaticism of the French was not Liberalism. But Liberalism is in harmony with all progress and with all philanthropic objects which are designed to raise the human family to higher conceptions of the great laws of nature and the perception of truth, and by virtue of these facts it is not to be forgotten or ignored. It does not take the place of any religion. It does not presume to call itself perfect and infallable. Here in America more than any other country, the home of free principles, the birth place and almost of free government, ought Liberality be fostered and encouraged.
ELOQUENCE.
We hear the expression quite frequently, "He is a very eloquent man," applied to a great many individuals, and if we were to take the expression in its literal sense we would imagine that many Ciceros were among us. History shows very few masters in eloquence and a great many indifferently eloquent men. As in eloquence so in music. We hear many pianos rattling today when such a thing was rare fifty years ago. Nearly every one can play and nearly every one who does play is called a good player. But Mozarts, Beethovens and Handels do not appear.
It is said that a dramatic age produces great dramatists; that the age of Shakespeare was eminently dramatic. We may therefore look for great musicians in this age, and also some conspicuous examples of eloquence. But a careful examination of the powers reputed to some men, in this direction, will not disclose the eloquence which every one would recognize as the genuine. We find men moved to eloquence in an assembly, in a parlor. This is easily moved and not deep. Others are moved to eloquence in our county
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conventions. Others can be inspired by the presence of large audiences. Others can only be moved by great events.
One will hear what is called an eloquent oration, but goes away dissatisfied; at his own fire-side he will be moved to much volubility. He feels down deep in his heart the struggle of something unexplainable. This class is made up of only a few individuals. They form a part of what might be called the eloquent audience, But beneath this calm exterior doubtless lies a pure stream of elobuence which only awaits the right call, the right moment to bring it into active life. Patrick Henry seemed a stupid man until the right chord was touched when his whole being seemed changed, and the words leaped from his lips like winged darts.
When some one questioned Demosthenes as to the seat of his great power, he said: "Delivery! delivery! delivery!" and that is what it is. It is the life, the blood, the act that makes a man eloquent. And it only comes at great moments. A man is not eloquent at every little turn that affairs take. We, in such cases, have no faith in the assertion of such an one. But when there are great truths to be maintained, honor is at stake, the welfare of humanity is to be protected, then, and not till then, will real eloquence be heard and weight attached to the orator's words.
The orator besides action must have principle, thought and words. Isocrates said that his power lay in making great things small and small-things great. But eloquence seeks truth and endeavors to make great great and the evil small. No really bad man can be eloquent. Nor can one be eloquent in defense of evil. Sublime thoughts cause noble passions and eloquence has them at command. The ability to put our thoughts into strong language is a most important part of eloquence.
The orator who can control his audience, that can lead them to tears or to mirth, that can guide them as the pilot does the ship, is eloquent. Mirabeau would stir his audience into the most violent excitement, sweeping them along with him with unresisting power. Such a position arouses the ambition of youth, the power of ruling and pervading man by speech is fascinating beyond all conception. What a power it is to control and calm the angry mob like a Mark Anthony. Hastings said that he felt himself to be the most culpable man on earth when Burke delivered his great speech against him. The women and men in the vast audience were moved to tears. That is eloquence.
TOPICS.
It is the intention of the editor to model this department after "Topics of the Times" in the Century. Pithy articles, containing less than three hundred words are solicited from students.
IMMIGRATION.
This year the prospective immigration to the United States is one million. Last year it was eight hundred thousand. Almost all of these come from Europe, the chief cause for leaving being over-taxation of the poorer classes to support the idle nobility. A part of this taxation is the enforced military service of their best young men. Over-population and a desire for just laws are other causes. Hence none but the poorer classes emigrate. The United States must receive these foreigners for the sake of humanity. But what shall she do with them? They can no longer become farmers, for the public lands now open to settlement are semi-arid wastes. They must become hired laborers. Now, as a nation we can never have too much work performed, or too much wealth thus produced from our abundant crude material. What we need is workers, but if the supply of workers becomes suddenly great they must suffer from the consequent lower wages. This nation is now in a state of great prosperity. It may be that the demand for labor equals the increasing supply; but if we are not to have an idle ruling class supported by the workingman, if the United States is not to become a plutocracy, we must take heed that each of us so orders his daily life, and that this nation so constructs and enforces its laws that every man shall have the full reward of his labor.
CANADA.
SIR JOHN A. MACDONALD'S SPEECH AT TORONTO.
Independence is a farce. Canada must belong to the British system or to the American system. Here we are with four and a half millions of people, lying alongside of fifty-five million people; the most unhappy position in which a nation can be placed; the most crushing to its energies and intellect, the most destructive to its prosperity, is that of living next door to and at the sufferance of a powerful neighbor. Look at Europe, and you see the position which small nations occupy. Look at Belgium and Holland. Belgium trembling for fear France will take her, and Holland in fear of Germany. There is no spirit, there is almost hopelessness in those countries. And I say, looking at the question of independence, that we had to make a choice between independence and annexation, I would rather that we should have annexation and join with the Uuited States at once, than be here a small nation, obliged to raise the phantom of an army and navy, obliged to have foreign Ambassadors at an enormous expense, and after a brief existence to be absorbed as Texas and California were absorbed.
EARNESTNESS.
Pascal says: "Earnestness is enthusiasm tempted by reason." Mere enthusiasm is not earnestness, for enthusiasm may be wrong, earnestness is always right; enthusiasm may be blind, but earnestness sees with the eyes of reason. Eagnestness is the great moving force in this world. Earnestness endures persecution, misconstruction, neglect; earnestness presses on in spite of opposition, never loses sight of its aim, and earnestness wins in the end. All great reformers are earnest men, so terribly earnest that we call them visionaries, one ideaed men, riders of hobbies. But the man who sets his idea persistently before him, and will by no means rest until he can persuade or even force others to adopt the same idea, is the man who makes revolutions, who brings about reformations, who moves the world. "Life is earnest," and he who realizes this and earnestly bends his whole strength to this end is the one who is successful, who makes a name. A lack of earnestness engenders negligence, and negligence sloth, and sloth failure. Too many think the present occupation is but a trivial one. The less time and strength expended on it the better. That which may come hereafter may be worthy of
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effort, but this is nothing. There is an old saying, "Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well." Nothing is so small that it may be safely neglected. Work, then, thoroughly, earnestly. In the words of a book not quite out of fashion: "Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do with thy might." P.R.B.
INDUSTRY AND CROPS.
The prosperity of this country depends in a large measure upon the crops. The unlimited area of fertile land has made agriculture the leading industry, and sixty per cent. of the people of the United States make their living directly by farming. Manufacturing, which is yet in its infancy, depends largely upon the products of the soil for the raw material. If the wheat crop is poor the flour mills have less to do and numbers of men are thrown out of employment. If cotton is a failure, the owners of cotton mills and their employees must suffer. Besides lessening the demand for labor, the cost of living is increased and "hard times" result. If farmers have but little to sell, they can buy little, consequently the merchants are affected nearly, if not quite, as much as the laborers. Our exports consist almost entirely of agricultural products; when they are cut off, gold ceases to flow into the country and money becomes scarce. But when crops are good, food is cheap and plenty, mills and factories are busy, labor is in demand and wages are good. J.L.M.
SCIENTIFIC NOTES.
Additions to cabinets in Natural History Department during the past fortnight:
Specimens of the "long" and the "short" kinds of cotton in the ball, from Georgia. Presented by Prof. Boles.
One pre-historic stene ax from the historic New Mexico, by Prof. Patrick.
One exquisite "Tragidion fulvipenne," by Mr. Bert Casmire.
Collection of Coleoptera (beetles) from Old Mexico, by Frank Thompson, of '84.
One atlas bone belonging to the genus of fossil gigantic proboscidian pachyderms. It was found in the bed of the Kansas river ten miles above Lawrence, at Williamstown. Though one of the smallest of vertebral bones its horizontal and vertical diameters are respectively 17 and $ 10\frac{1}{2} $ inches.
A portion of the lower jaw of some ancient mastodon of the Solomon valley. The mastodon, though much larger, was nearly allied to the elephant, but had simpler grinding teeth adapted for bruising coarser vegetable food. The teeth were roughly mammillated, hence the name, meaning "teat-tooth."
One handsome specimen of sulphate of soda (glauber salts) about six inches square, found in Wyoming, where it is said to occur in vast deposits from two to three feet thick. Presented by Col.E.C.Smeed, chief engineer of the Union Pacific railroad.
Notes from Chemical and Mineralogical Department: About sixty-five students report to Prof. Patrick in the chemistry class. What a scattering of molecules and testing of test tubes there will be when they all get in the laboratory.
The department has just received a box of minerals from Peru. The Professor pronounces them "handsome and interesting." Presented by ex-Gov. Thomas Osburn.
The result of Prof. Patrick's summer work, a ton or more of choice minerals collected in New Mexico along the Rio Grande and from near Chihawhaw (Chi-wa-wa). Old Mexico, 200 miles south of El Paso, will soon be on exhibition in his department. They were loaned to the A., T. & S. F. Co. to exhibit at the Denver exhibition, which is about closing.
From the report made by Sergeant J. P. Finley, signal corps, U. S. A., on the nature of Six Hundred Tornadoes, we collect the following observation:
No season or month of the year is exempt from the occurrence of tornadoes.
Summer is the season and June the month in which they occur most frequently.
They have occurred at all hours of the day and night except between 5 and 6 o'clock a.m.
The state in which the greatest number occurred is Kansas; number reported is sixty-two. In the Indian Territory, just south of us, but one.
One hundred and ninety-three occurred during the afternoon, of which 102 took place between the hours of four and six.
They all come from a westerly direction. Mount Oread would form a considerable protection for Lawrence.
Average width of path, one thousand and eighty-five feet.
The velocity of progression, from twelve to sixty miles per hour.
The velocity of the wind within the cloud vortex estimated at from seventy to eight hundred miles an hour.
The rotary movement invariably from right to left, the opposite of the hands of a watch.
Of 234 cases in which the form of the tornado cloud was observed, 207 were designed as "funnel-shaped;" 10 "cone-shaped;" 7 "inverted funnel;" 4 "inverted cone;" 2 "hour glass;" 1 "basket-shaped;" 1 two inverted cones point to point;" 1 "serpent-like column;" and 1 "like a balloon."
Length of track varies from two to two hundred and fifty miles.
In seventy cases electricity in the tornado cloud was reported. The cloud appeared as if filled with balls of fire, the strangely luminous light in several instances being the color of red hot iron.
In forty-six cases a remarkable noise, in kind and intensity, was reported as accompanying the progress of the tornado cloud. It was described in various ways, as a "terrible or deafening roar," "continual rumbling," "terrific crash," "roar of a thousand trains of cars," "the din of innumerable pieces of machinery," etc.
One hundred and thirty-four tornadoes were reported as unusually destructive, of which twenty-five occurred in Kansas, fifteen in Illinois, twelve each for Missouri and Iowa. In nineteen other states and territories from one to seven were reported.
Bates & Field would respectfully call the attention of lady students to the fact that they have added another department to their business, and now run a full and varied line of artists' materials.
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Prizes.
Foot-ball.
Dancing clubs next.
He—“Leanor’e.” She—“Never more.”
The Juniors will have a quartette.
C. C. Dart—I. C. dart. Don't confuse the two.
Our literary societies are again running.
Miss Clara Gillam adds another name to the Junior roll.
“The Campbells are coming.” One is already here.
Two tradesmen in the Faculty,—a Miller and a Taylor.
W. T. Lutz has rejoined the class of '84. Next!
Motto of Collegiate Dining Association—“The early student catches the grub.”
Jas. Hutcheson enters the Junior Law Class.
Chemistry students donned their aprons for laboratory practice last Friday.
Frank Walker, one of last year's special chemical students, was around last week “squeezing” hands with—well, the boys.
A student of logic wants to know whether there can be language without thought. Guess he never heard the lecture on “The Biology of the Bible.”
Mettner has stereoscopic views of the city for sale.
Miss Grace Houghtellin, one of the University belles and the winner of the first prize for declamation in '81, has returned from California, after a year's absence.
A fine line of “nobby green” hats at Bromelsick's.
It is reported that some of the present chemistry class are so fond of chemistry that they will take it over again next year.
Handsome gift books at Bates & Field's.
Prof. Gleed was a delegate from the third ward in the recent county convention.
Some very odd rumors are in the air regarding our students. It is reported that there will be marriage bells and married belles, all in the near future.
The latest stiff hat for men and boys at Bromelsick's.
The chapter roll of Beta Theta Pi in K. S. U. bears three newly written names,—those of Messrs. Robinson, Houston and Stout. The first is a Soph., the other two Freshmen.
Every book used in the University can be found at Bates & Field's.
Five I. C.'s were in the zoology class last spring, and the taste cultivated by the study is plainly to be seen. Their first new member this fall was a Lyon, and now the second dart has struck a Miller flitting about the halls.
Students of last year returning are sadly puzzled at not seeing the framed rules staring them in the face from the corridor walls. One by one the old land marks fade away.
An attempt was made in the Freshman class meeting last Friday to adopt a new color, but the motion was defeated by one vote.
Fine line of gent's furnishing goods at Bromelsick's. Tom Finney, an old University boy, now Indian agent, came up to attend the Alford-Henry wedding.
Fine line of gent's furnishing goods at Bromelsick's.
Cabinet and card photograph frames at Bates & Field's.
A number of students attend German Sunday School, thus getting both the benefit of religious teaching and German conversation.
Full line of gentlemen's canes just received at Bromelsick's,
The Unitarian church building has been repaired and refurnished.
Students who absented themselves from classes in order to attend Bismarck, can ceasily give a "fair" excuse.
Picture easels at all prices at Bates & Field's.
New flat scarfs at Bromelsick's.
On the 27th ult., Miss Birdie Henry, a former student, was united in marriage to T. G. Alford. The ceremony took place at the residence of the bride's father.
University paper and envelopes at Bates & Field's store.
Mary Miller is one of the latest to succumb to the I. C. dart. A fortunate gain for the Sorosis.
Undressed and fine kid gloves at Bromelsick's.
Miss Mary Ayer, who spent last year in New York, visited the University on her way home to Salt Lake City.
Wall brackets and book shelves at Bates & Field's.
The Sophomores published a call for their annual meeting two weeks in advance, but when the time came, couldn't get a quorum. Poor Sophs!
Call and see the latest styles in neck ties at Bromel-sick's.
Miss Lizzie Caldwell was confined by sickness to her home last week. And yet she was Cald-well.
Students' supplies, all prices, all kinds, at Bates & Field's.
The literary societies have had their ranks sadly shattered this fall by the Social Science Club, which has taken away many of their best members.
Joe Priestly is acting as assistant manager of the Bowersock Opera House.
Land and water hat, the latest, at Bromelsick's.
Geo. Barker was nominated for County Attorney last Friday, much to the delight of the students. Now let the temperance crusade begin.
University books and supplies can be found at the Bates & Field book store, and are sold to students at a discount from publishers' and manufacturers' prices.
Freshmen commit their chapel declarations and rehese them in their elocution class, during the fourth hour.
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The University was well represented in the Scientific Department at Bismarck, and, as a natural result, carried off a goodly number of premiums. L. L. Dyche and Cara Fellows were awarded first and second premiums respectively, on their entomological collections. Agnes Emery took the blue ribbon on her botanical display, and Harry Riggs pocketed five dollars for exhibiting the finest specimen of fret-saw work.
Pictures and picture frames at Bates & Field's.
It is rumored that a prize will soon be offered for the prettiest girl in the University. "Original" beauty will be required.
Stereoscopic views of the University may be obtained at Mettner's.
Two hundred and fifty visitors have registered since the last issue of the Courier.
Red-line poets at Bates & Field's.
Prof. Gleed last Monday morning assumed the duties of the Greek Department. This is the third regular professorship that has been filled by our own graduates Prof. Stephens first, Prof. Carruth second, Prof. Gleed third.
Bates & Field have just received an immense line of birthday cards, comprising some of the most artistic productions of Marcus Ward, Prang, Raphael, Tuck and other well known manufacturers.
Attendants at chapel service are requested to take front seats.
Scratch books of all descriptions at Bates & Field's.
I. C. in dry goods store. Clerk—"What does I. C. mean anyway?" I. C.-"Why don't you know? Inquisitive Clerk, to be sure."
Bates & Field's store is now gaining quite a reputation as a place of resort for artists and art students, owing to their large and complete stock of colors and materials.
J. A. Brennan has abdicated his seat in the Faculty as Professor of Steam, Gas and Heat, and Instructor in "How to make trees grow on the Campus." As he is already married we can think of no reason for his resigning, unless it be to study law. We have not learned who is to take his place.
The Class of '84 elected the following officers last Friday afternoon: President, Lida Romig; Vice President, Wm. T. Findley; Treasurer, Sam'l Seaton; Secretary, Clara Gillam; Poet, Glen Miller; Historian, Addie Sulliff; Prophet, Frank Thompson. This is a class with a future, but what the future is, no one will venture to say. Our worthy literary editor eulogized his class in high terms through the first number of the Courier, and we suppose it would be appropriate for the two Junior "locals" to do a like favor for their constituents. But '84 needs no encomiums. The only charge any one ever dared to make against the class was that no member ever paid his dues, except the treasurer, and he never accounted to the class for the money.
Last Friday the Class of 86 met and elected officers for the ensuing year. S. T. Gillmore was elected President; J. E. Curry, Vice President; Miss Speer, Secretary; Mr. Jenks, Historian; Mr. Rockwell, Poet; Robt. Chestnut, Prophet; Arthur Chalice, Treasurer.
Festus Foster, '81, spent last week in the city. He will soon go to Ivanhoe, Ill., to engage in Sunday School work.
The German Club will probably re-organize at an early date.
Our pugilistic editor has departed for Florida, pro bono suo. Challenges in the mean time may be left in our care.
Seats were assigned in chapel last Friday morning according to an entirely new plan. All the preparatory students are seated back of the middle aisle, and the collegiates in front, being arranged in alphabetical order. Or in more familiar terms, the Faculty occupy the stage, the collegians take the dress circle, the preps go to the parquette, while visitors will probably enjoy the balcony. The boxes have been assigned to the ushers, and a student may find himself "in a box," if he gets to wrenching on the chapel door knobs. The orchestry occupy a central position as heretofore. Doors open till 8:45 each morning except Friday, when services will begin at 8:30 o'clock.
Miss Myrtle McClellan, a bright young lady from the Indian Territory, enters the University this week.
A great many of the new students are becoming anxious about reception.
Miss Carlie Cockins entertained a few of her friends the other evening.
Over forty pupils are taking the musical course.
The Misses Hogue and Miss Douglas, nieces of Prof. Miller, are now attending the University.
Our noble Senior boys, out of admiration, bestowed upon the ladies the principal offices of their class, at the late meeting.
Will Spencer has resigned his position as carrier boy upon the Daily Journal, in order to have more time to give his studies.
The I. C.'s initiated two more young ladies at their last meeting. She lucky ones this time are Miss Maggie Sands and Miss Lillie Sherman.
Following are the appointments for Senior rhetoricals: Week ending October 13th;—Monday, Edmund Butler; Tuesday, Delia Churchill; Wednesday, Agnes Clark; Thursday, C. C. Dart; Friday, L. L. Dyche. Week ending October 20th;—Monday, Cara Fellows; Tuesday, Frank Hutchins; Wednesday, Miss Murphy; Thursday, E. C. Little; Friday, Mary McQuiston. Week ending October 27th;—Monday, Robt. Osmund; Tuesday, Percy B. Russell; Wednesday, Wilson Sterling; Thursday, W. C. Spangler; Friday, J. F. Tucker.
John Dunn will return next week from a two months' sojourn up the Hudson. He visited a large number of interesting places in the east, including Vassar. Unfortunately this University was not in session at the time.
Mrs. Berry, of Atchison, has been in the city the past week, visiting her son Warren.
Miss Ethel Allen, having enjoyed the eastern summer resorts, is now "a la maison." She still takes considerable interest in the University as is evinced by a dollar remittance for the Courier.
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Prof. Canfield, of the Political Economy Department, has become involved in a warm controversy with S. S. Schoff over the everlasting question of free trade. The Professor wrote an article for the Kansas Farmer, in which he showed the evils of protection. Mr. Schoff replies in a full column article, in which he denounces the statements as "glaringly false." He goes on to show the benefits derived from the protection of American industries and the especial gain to the Western States. Prof. Canfield has not yet furnished a reply to the article, but will doubtless handle the matter with considerable fervor.
Mr. Brooks, son of the Professor of Greek in the Minnesota State University, paid the University a call last Tuesday. He is a guest of Mr. Daniel Innis.
As the University grows older, the prizes for excellence in scholarship grow proportionately more numerous. Mr. Grovernor again offers twenty-five dollars to the Freshman having the highest average grade. Mr. Cockins offers the same sum to the Sophomore or Freshman standing highest in their mathematical studies.
In our first issue an appeal was made through the editorial columns for a higher course of training in elocation. The Courier Company, desiring to help carry out those sentiments and increase the interest in oratory among the lower class men, offers prizes as follows: To the Sophomore obtaining the highest grade for chapel rhetoricals during the first school session, the company will give the "Lectures and Speeches of Wendell Philips;" to the one obtaining the second grade, two volumes of Standard English Poems; to the Freshman obtaining the highest grade, the "Speeches of Daniel Webster;" to the one obtaining second grade, two volumes of Standard English Poems. The books will be presented to the winners on the evening of the annual literary contest.
New cloaks and dolmans. Geo. Innis & Co. have just received the nobbiest styles in ladies' walking jackets, coats and dolmans ever seen in a western house. The very latest New York and Boston styles.
OREADS.—Last Friday might be called the "formal opening" of the Oreads for the year 1882. Programmes had been made out for the two previous weeks, but owing to the Topeka and Bismarck fairs they had been postponed. The exercises of the day consisted of an oration by E. C. Little entitled "The Tri-color;" an essay by Wilson Sterling; an oration by Cyrus Crane on "Francisco Pizarro;" essay by Glen Miller on "Fanaticism;" and a debate on the question, Resolved, That the so-called "spoil system" should be abolished in the distribution of federal offices. E. C. Little and W. H. Brown supported the affirmative, J. P. Jacke and Victor Linley the negative. The affirmative gained the decision. The officers elected for the next term are as follows: Wilson Sterling, President; W. Y. Morgan, Vice President; Addie Sutliff, Secretary; Frank D. Hutchins, Critic. The annual officers are: Financial Secretary, W. Y. Morgan; Treasurer, C. L. Smith; Executive Committee C. C. Dart, Lida Romig, Mr. Swiekard. Messrs. Hutchins, Little and Brown were appointed to confer with the Orophilians in regard to the selection of a June orator. There were present a large number of visitors, who seemed highly pleased with the rendition of the programme.
OROPHILIANS.—The Orophilians met in their hall last Friday and were called to order by the Speaker. After roll call and prayers by the chaplain, Mr. Chestnut, Messrs. Johnson and Leach were installed as Choirister and member of Executive Committee respectively. Then followed the regular programme, which was well rendered, with the exception of the debate which was dispensed with. Readings, Mr. D. B. Brady and Miss Anna Tosh; essays, Miss Sadie McCann and Mr. J. E. Curry;Mr. L. H. Leach gave a "magnificent" declamation; Mr. Edmond Butler followed with one of his characteristic essays; Miss May Bassett gave an elegant rendition of "Blue Beard." Under the order of miscellaneous business a committee, consisting of Messrs. Seaton, Leach and Britton, was appointed to confer with a similar committee from the Oreads, to select a speaker to address the united societies in June. The society meets in Orophilian hall every Friday afternoon. All are cordially invited to attend.
Where to buy. Go to Innis' for your dress goods They keep an immense stock and always sell reasonable.
No better place to buy anything you want in the dry goods and carpet line than at Geo. Innis & Co. They carry a full line of everything and sell cheap.
Our business managers wish to inform some of the Review staff that the conversations they have with the business men come back to us. Now, gentlemen, don't do anything to hurt us. If you are going to fight us, do it honorably. You will find before the year is over that we are here to stay and are not to be driven away by underhanded means. Already the students have testified their appreciation of the Courier by giving it a support exceeding our most sanguine expectations. Vive le Courier!
L. L. Dyche, our scientific editor, offers Dunglinson's Medical Dictionary to the one obtaining the best grade in the Junior Anatomy Class, and another volume on medicine to the oue standing second best.
The contest for the nomination as Superintendent of Public Instruction was one of the most bitter with which the county convention had to deal last Saturday. The two principle competitors were Mr. Banta and Mr. DuMars, both students of the University in former years. Mr. Banta won the victory on the third ballot. If elected he will make one of the best and most successful superintendents Douglas county ever had.
PERSONALS.
Belle Love is again with '84.
Robert Ball, '84, attended the Kansas City Fair Saturday.
Geo. Robinson took a trip to Ft. Leavenwort Saturday. M. G. Keys,'84, is note gatherer for the Lawrence Journal.
Miss Mina Marvin again takes her seat in chapel. She is taking a post-graduate course.
Lizzie Wilder paid her farewell to the University before departing to enter upon her "life work." Her friends wish her success in teaching.
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J. G. Smith went to Kansas City Saturday.
Solon T. Williams, 780, is now the Lawrence correspondent of the Kansas City Journal.
Kate Ridenour, '84, is again among her classmates. She has regained her strength after her severe illness, and is ready for another year's work.
O. D. Walker and B. K. Bruce, of the COURIER, took in the Kansas City Fair, Saturday.
Austin Hawley, a former student of K. S. U., but now a member of Michigan Law School, paid his friends here a visit on his way back to school. He wears a handsome Delta Phi pin.
Miss Mary Griffith, who has been ill for some time, has gladdened the hearts of the Juniors by her re-appearance among them.
L. M. Spray, '82, will teach this year in Springdale.
Harry Rankin, an old student, was at the University one day last week, saying good-by to the "boys." He expects to start soon for Nebraska, where he will engage in surveying under his brother Don.
Gen. Swaim, Judge Advocate General of U. S. A., who was visiting Judge Foote last week,paid the University a short call. His daughter, Miss Mary, contemplates attending school here this year.
C. J. Simmons, 182, was seen in our halls one day last week. He expects to study medicine at the K. S. U. next session, and prepare to enter an eastern school next winter.
A. S. Riffle, our exchange editor, has returned after a two weeks' absence at home. His health is much improved and his mustache- .
Dr. Luscher, 782, is now a practicing physician in Kansas City, in partnership with Dr. Kalley, of the "College of Physicians and Surgeons." He suffered from a slight attack of small-pox the past summer.
W. C. Spangler enjoyed a visit from his brother the early part of the week.
Clarence Smith has been nominated for Superintendent of Public Instruction by the Republicans of Wyandotte county. This is a fortunate piece of luck for one of the last year's Normal boys. Our congratulations.
NORMAL.
ARE OUR DISTRICT SCHOOL TEACHERS UNDER= PAID?
From the report of our State Superintendent we learn that their average wages is about $35 per month. And our legislature declares that a school month shall consist of four weeks of five days each, and six hours a day.
This is the letter of the law and if fulfilled entitles the teacher to his stipulated wages. But in equity does this entitle the teacher to all he receives? We think not. It is true that there is no class so underpaid as the teacher, but when we consider the "class" none are so much overpaid. Who are our district teachers? A set of young men—boys rather—who make the calling a stepping stone to something beyond. A set of young ladies who, in life's journey, are waiting for opportunities to
pass into other relations. Neither parties expect always to teach in the district schools, and neither should they. A person would be foolish, near-sighted, to content himself with the life of a country teacher, to regard the calling in any other light than an avocation. A teacher's life is a life of continual change. Three years in one place without removal is more than the average stay; and knowing that there is almost a certainty of having to "move on" every two or three years, makes the teacher's life a succession of "stays." A life which none but the most philanthropic should undertake, and then, such only as have other means for support in old age. But when, from the teacher's standpoint, we regard the calling as a stepping stone, then it appears in its true light.
It pays a young man to teach a winter's school, and thus provide means for continuing his studies. It pays a young man to teach a few terms and convert the proceeds into teams and implements for farming. Often is no other path so conveniently open, so sure of success. Looking at it thus the teacher is well paid. He gains experience, masters methods of controlling others, acquires a readiness to use whatever knowledge he may possess, becomes a leader among men, and all by virtue of his position. He makes mistakes, those under him are the losers. It may take him the full period of his teacher life to learn how to manipulate a school. What of that? He acquires a much needed discipline and receives some wages to boot.
Now, we believe that a teacher who does no more than the letter of the law stipulates fails in duty. Of all classes the teacher should be the most active. It is his province as well as duty to impart instruction, not only to his school, but to create in his district an increased state of mental activity. He should place himself at the head of the debating society. By management and enthusiasm draw in the patrons of his school, interest them, make them think. It makes not so much difference what a man thinks, so that he does think, thinks systematically and to a purpose. Every teacher has, or should have, some strong point, some subject which he is able to present in a new and attractive manner.
An evening class for the study of the Constitution of the United States could be made to interest nearly every adult in the neighborhood. And a winter's discussion of this instrument in every district in our land would produce a result remarkedly beneficial. An evening school for the discussion of social and political (we use the term in its broadest sense) questions could not fail of broadening and elevating our voters. These exercises should be conducted in a logical and orderly manner. The teacher should make them a means of mental discipline. Those should be excluded who are not willing to work. The school children should be debarred from attending these meetings, because it would interfere with their lessons. Such work as this would require extra exertions on the teacher's part, for which he may receive no compensation directly, but indirectly he will. Receive it in wider experience, in the good will of his patrons, which means greater influence with the children. His pupils will do better work because of the encouragement they receive from home. In a word, he will have increased his popularity, and this alone may be of untold value to him in future life.
If teachers would pursue some such course as this there would be less failures in our schools, less com-
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plaintiff of poor teachers, and more discrimination on the part of boards as to the qualifications of teachers and the wages they receive.
While the remuneration now received is less than that received by those of other professions of the same intellectual attainments. Yet we must remember that the average teacher of to-day has not by steady work made his power felt in the world. He has not built up the practice of the rising young attorney or physician. He has not secured the custom of the successful merchant. All this lies before him, and while he follows teaching as an avocation he should stop grumbling at low wages and by increased effort try to give an equivalent for what he does receive.
On the other hand, our district boards, by greater liberality and less of this haphazard, easy-go-luck method of choosing teachers, will keep more of the experienced ones in the ranks, and thereby work a direct benefit to their children.
If our district teachers were paid one hundred dollars per month instead of thirty-five dollars as now, many of the most successful who have stepped out and on, would return to the calling. And although the effect of this, in the end, would be rather rough on the teachers, the rising generation would reap a bountiful harvest.
Last Friday the Normal Society held its first meeting under its revised constitution and by-laws. The attendance was large, and the old members enthusiastic. Those on duty were prompt and their productions evinced care in preparation. The following officers were elected for the ensuing term: J. A. Fowler, President; J. S. Shearer, Vice President; Mary Davis, Secretary; J. B. Reese, Treasurer; F. H. Clark, Corresponding Secretary; and E. S. Cowdrick, Critic. The after part of the session was occupied by Dr. Williams in an address to the society upon the importance, position and responsibility of the teacher. It was one of the Doctor's best, and calculated to awaken more respect for the profession. A number of names were proposed for membership, after which the society adjourned. There is room in the society and a hearty welcome for every member of the Normal Department, and we hope to see all take hold of the work which will most promote their own interests. S.
LOCALS.
Miss Nannie Pugh came back to the University last week.
John J. Crowder, one of the old Oread "stand-bys," has just arisen from a severe attack of intermittent fever at his home in Lane, Kas. On account of health he cannot return, but will soon pay his friends here a visit.
We would call the especial attention of our readers to the advertisements of home business firms to be found in this paper. Lawrence merchants furnish goods at lower prices than can be obtained in any of our neighboring cities. The trade of students forms no small portion of Lawrence business. The representative tradesmen of the city appreciate this fact by seeking the students' patronage through the Courier and by offering inducements in the way of good bargains.
THE HAT.*
It was a summer's evening,
Professor's work was done,
And he before his mansion door.
In a new hammock swung;
And by him sporting on the lawn,
His little daughter, Rosamon.
She saw her brother Pericles Roll something square and round, Which he behind the barn-yard gate In playing there had found. He came to see what he had found That was so large,and square,and round.
Professor took it from the boy, Who stood expectant by; And then the old man shook his head, And with a natural sigh, "A Senior's mortar-board," said he, An editor of Kikkabe."
"An editor of Kikkabe."
"Now tell us what you'r talking of, Young Pericles," he cries. The little girl starts up and adds, With wonder watering eyes, "Now tell us all about the hat; Who wore an ugly thing like that?"
"The Sophomores began it first,
To their reproach and shame.
The Seniors followed up the style,
Expecting some great fame.
A celebrated day was that,
When first appeared the tasseled hat."
"And everybody praised the thing, Which did the Seniors please."
"But what good came of it at last?" Quoth little Pericles.
"Why, that I cannot tell," said he,
"But 'twas a famous hat, you see."
- Published with the consent of the author. Poetic license copyrighted.
Last Saturday the athletes of the Junior and Senior Classes gathered at the ball grounds to test their kicking powers. The games were hotly contested, resulting in an unusual large number of bruised shins and torn garments. Regular clubs will soon be organized by the two classes.
Miss Ella V. Keist, our Miscellany editor, returned last Thursday morning from Wellington. All the Courier staff are now on the battle field, taking part in the action.
We have sent the Review two copies of this paper but not a copy of that journal has been received in exchange. All right, gentlemen, you can do as you please.
Judge Advocate Swaim and daughter paid a visit of inspection to the University last Wednesday.
Harry Riggs went up to Topeka last Thursday.
Will the present Sophomore Class carry out the custom, inaugurated last year, of giving the Faculty a reception? All the leaders of the movement are here except Clarence Smith.
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Juniors taking German are about to try their hands at translating Lessing's works into English blank verse.
The Oreads are having the damage to the paper on their hall walls repaired.
Charley Simmons was one of the jurors on the trial which recently attracted so much attention.
The Oreads have a piano in their hall.
The old students are daily sending their subscriptions for the Courier. The good work is being appreciated.
Alumni of the University are requested to send us any items of an interesting nature, either concerning themselves or student friends.
Henry Boder spent a few days at home this week.
Eighty names were posted on the bulletin boards for absences or failures last week. This is appalling.
The departure of Prof. Stephens leaves but one lady professor in the University-Miss Campbell.
The latest evil with which the student has to contend is the new comet. So thinks B. After feasting upon the anticipation of the pleasure he would have with his fair one in pointing out the direct line from said fair one's eye to the comet, to be answered that its appearance was "altogether too early in the morning and too late at night." B. careth not for the comet, now.
The Preps. are as irrepressible as of old. Prof. Marvin's room at the fourth hour on Monday, when the fire bells sounded, was proof to this fact. Notwithstanding the remonstrances of said Professor, the Preps. succeeded in making a respectable shoe store of the windows.
S. W. Brewster will return to the University during the coming week. He will be here in time to furnish an additional chapel rhetorical for the Seniors.
Some one suggests that the Juniors have a class party so as to be even with the Seniors. Another saw-dust cake will be in order.
MISCELLANY.
SOCIETY NOTES.
The Orophilian Literary Society meets every Friday afternoon at half-past two o'clock, on the third floor, north wing.
The Oread Literary Society holds its meetings every Friday at 2:30 p. m., south wing, third floor.
The Normal Society meets in Prof. Williams' room, first floor, north wing, every Friday afternoon at three o'clock.
The distracting influences which were brought to bear upon our students at the opening of the present session have been removed, and the literary societies are now "buckling down" to the work. The election of officers has been accomplished without much ado, and everything indicates a prosperous season of literary improvement.
SOCIAL SCIENCE CLUB.-The older students of the University feeling the necessity of devoting time to the discussions of questions of political moment, have organized a Social Science Club. The two literary societies have become so large as to be unwieldly and the
exercises very diversified, sufficient time could not be taken for a thorough discussion of such questions as are of importance to young Americans. As the intention of the present members is to do thorough work, all the time that would otherwise be devoted to literary society work, will be required for the duties of this society. The professors who have been invited to join the society have signified their desires to take an active part. The society bids fair to become a permanent feature of the University, as it is to be made up of advanced students.
BORROWED.
Class officer to festive Prep.:—"Well, John, old excuse, sick again, are you? To which John replies in good English and better Latin: "Sic sum."
Coins with holes in them may be numerous, but holes without any coins around them are still more numerous. Ex.
A little girl in Sunday School, who the day before had succeeded in tearing her doll to pieces, when asked what Adam was made of, replied: "Of dust." "And what was Eve made of?" inquired the encouraged teacher. "Of sawdust," was the prompt response.
It is an Aesthetic Freshman who says of the present Prep. girl: There is language in her eye, her cheek, her lip. Nay, her foot speaks, her wanton spirit looks out at every joint and motive of her body.
I never saw a real prize fite, but I saw a foot-ball game. First a man kiks the ball; then the boys catch each other round the nex and roll in the mud; then one man yells hell and they get up in a line and the men on the end they danse; then the boys on the fens they laf. When a man runs with the ball they each him and sit on his neck; then he goze home and another takes his place; then one man kiks the ball and the other side yells fowl; then they swar. My brother Bill before the game, sed he was laying for one of those damfreshmen. When he came down to the feeld in his sute the boys on the fens they yelled, "it came up from New York on the breeze." When he came home with his leg broke I asked him if he fixed the freshman. And my sister's young man laffled and said, "not this eve," and Bill he kust. Clipped.
COLLEGE NOTES.
The Amherst Freshman Class number ninety, five of whom are women.
Wabash College, of Crawfordsville, Indiana, is again under way.
Williams College opened with an attendance of forty-eight Seniors, fifty-nine Juniors, seventy-seven Sophores, and seventy Freshmen.
Baker University opened on the 13th of this month with bright prospects for the future. The attendance is fully as large as expected.
Dartmouth has inaugurated a new departure; the government of the college has been turned over to a committee on discipline, consisting of four Seniors, three Juniors, two Sophomores, and one Freshman.
The income of the California University for the current year is estimated at $97,501,and its expenditure at $95,100.
UNIVERSITY COURIER.
The University of Goettingen in Hanover has an attendance of 1,083 students, 221 of whom are in the Department of Philology and History.
Yale College had 119 graduates this year, Harvard 117, Amherst 62, LaFayette 42, Union 37.
The institution of an Indian school in Nebraska of the same character as that at Carlisle, Pa., is promised. Senator Saunders is interesting himself in the matter, and Secretary Teller is encouraging him in the good work.
Referring to the long list of honorary degrees conferred this year, the New York Tribune says: "Unless there is a radical reformation in this matter, unless college degrees are reserved for the recognition and reward of commanding talents exhibited in grand results, it will soon come to pass that scholarly distinctions will be predicated upon the absence rather than the presence of two or more letters after a man's name."
Optional courses are very popular in all colleges and universities where they have been instituted. Since Dartmouth opened this year many young men have enrolled themselves under the new system. The old stereotyped courses which have appeared in college catalogues for centuries must, in time, give way everywhere. The progress of the times demands it.
Every year we hear of colleges admitting ladies which before had kept their doors closed against them. The University of Mississippi has lately admitted ladies to all of its departments.
The subject of co-education has of late been much discussed at Wabash College, but, unfortunately we think, the directors have finely decided against the idea.
EXCHANGE.
Several of the leading college journals have found their way to our table, and it is with pleasure we place them upon our exchange list. They have responded right readily and heartily to our request, asking to be recognized as a "chronicler of student life." As such they have welcomed us into the field of college journalism. We enter it, well knowing our rank is not yet one of the highest, but we trust that your kind and just criticisms will not be withheld, for when our weak points are known, then, and only then, can we expect to improve.
The Wabash, Illini and Adelphian were among the first to reach us. The Illini anticipates some sport, and already sees the clouds of an approaching storm gathering about the brow of Mount Oread. No, you are mistaken, Mr. Exchange man, we did not come to fight, for we recognize the fact that a college journal that can stoop to engage in a petty quarrel with any other paper, especially one of the same school, descends below the plane of common decency, injures an institution and becomes an instrument for evil in almost every way imaginable. While we do not intend to be run over, we have decided to avoid it, not by force, but by keeping on our own track. Our path does not lead in an opposite direction from that of our contemporary, but it is broader, and notwithstanding Scripture to the contrary, we believe, it passes through pleasanter places and will bring us to a field broad enough for all, and in which all can work for the common good. With this belief strengthened by experience, we are here to struggle honorably for an existence. The Illini is full of interesting matter. The editorials are upon topics that cannot fail to interest any student of whatever school he may be. "Better Farther On" and "True Success" make the Literary Department one of unusual merit. Locals and Personals, "no end to 'em."
The Wabash is equally as stong in every department. The article "Chaucer" is finely written and shows study in the arrangement of thought. The paper comes to us with a new heading, which is a model of neatness. Pink paper and chocolate cover; odd, isn't it? But don't stop with a look at it, read it.
The Adelphian gives us something new for college journals—s-t-o-r-i-e-s. The Literary and Editorial Departments are by far the most ably edited.
The Lehigh Burr comes to us overflowing with fun. We would certainly be nonplussed at this outburst of the Burr's hilarity were it not for the five cent wood cut that illuminates the first page. Yes, Mr. Ed., in thus revealing to us your true condition "after taking" at the Allentown Fair, we are compelled to believe that it was under the inspiration of that occasion that your "Plug to the Flunkers," "Max," "Aesthetic Angelina" and other equally choice articles were composed. We were much pleased, however, to see that you still possessed the umbrella, although you were minus money, hat and cane. We sympathize with you very heartily, Mr. Ed., for we have—seen others in the very same condition, and we know how it is. After your recovery we shall expect to see the Burr full of good, sensible articles which characterized it of yore.
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FRANK H. SNOW, A.M., Ph.D., Natural History.
[Botany, Zoology, Geology, Meteorology, and Physiology.]
DAVID H. ROBINSON, A. M., Latin Language and Laterature.
EPHRAIM MILLER, A. M., Mathematics.
GEORGE E. PATRICK, M. S., Chemistry, Mineralogy, and Metallurgy.
JAMES H. CANFIELD, A.M., History and Political Science.
J. W. GLEED, A. M., Greek Language and Literature.
FRANK O. MARVIN, A.M., Civil Engineering and Drawing.
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P. J. WILLIAMS, A. M., D. D.,
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WILLIAM H. CARRUTH, A. B.,
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ROBERT W. TAYLOR,
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RICHARD A. LEHMAN,
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EDITORIAL.
An unusual number of prizes have been offered so far this season. It seems that the older the institution becomes the more the community become interested and the more they seek to increase its usefulness. A few years ago there were but two prizes offered. The Faculty gave these for the best declamations. A year or so ago they added another to the list, making a total number of three. The complete annual list at this time seems to be: The Grovenor prize of twenty-five dollars; the Cockins prize of twenty-five dollars; four prizes offered by the COURIER COMPANY; two by Mr. Dyche; two by Prof. Snow; one by Mr. Bates; one by Mr. Crew; three by the Faculty; making a total number of fifteen, representing a cash value of over one hundred dollars. A great deal has been said and written regarding the propriety of offering rewards in educational institutions, and it may be useless and perhaps impossible to add anything new to the question. No one will dispute the assertion that both good and evil are likely to result
from this practice. And there is scarcely anything of which as much can not be said. Taking the question in its entirety, it must include not only those who are trying to win the prizes, but also the donor. If the latter should draw on his means so as to become financially embarrassed, or if his motives in the matter be selfish and unworthy, then the effect upon himself is pernicious; otherwise it is beneficial, for whenever a person does a good act he is made nobler and better. But what is the effect upon those to whom the reward is offered? We will suppose there are fifty in the class. Now, out of this number forty will receive no stimulus whatever; they, being a little duller than the remaining ten, will from the first see that it is useless to attempt to win. So there can be no benefit at all resulting to a large majority. If anything they are injured, since the prize system tends to draw the lines more closely between the bright and the dull, and as a consequence the latter are made to feel more strongly their own inferiority. Thus the student that needs the most encouragement is likely to get none at all. Of the ten who try to obtain the prize but one will, of course, succeed. Who that one is will depend on more things than mere scholarship. A professor will favor the student that he happens to like, no matter if there are others in the class that have their lessons equally well. Again, the result is likely to depend on the student's ability to deceive the professor. It must then be a mere matter of chance if exact justice is obtained. As regards the benefit accruing to the winner himself, his finances would, of course, be increased, an amount equal to the reward. In addition to this some would say the students were benefitted by being stirred up to greater exertion. But if any are incited to special effort, it is those that have no need of a stimulus. There are some, no doubt, who would seek to obtain a prize simply because of its intrinsic worth, and because they were in need of it. A larger number, however, would seek it in order to obtain a little local celebrity which could be of little value to themselves and of none to any one else. One great difficulty with the prize-system is that it only reaches those who, either naturally or from superior advantages, are sharper than their associates. It is possible that we are undervaluing the system in thinking its good results very meager. It is commonly believed, however, that the pure benefit derived from study ought to repay all efforts that are made in that direction.
LAST Tuesday morning the Dean of the Law Department began his work for the collegiate year of '82 and '83 with a good representation in both the Junior and Senior classes. He is aided by able assistants, and this year promises to be one of more than ordinary import.
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Lectures on criminal law by John Hutchings, one of the most able criminal lawyers of the West, were introduced into the course the latter part of last session, and will undoubtedly be continued throughout this entire year, thereby adding another essential feature to our already thorough law course. We are glad this Department is becoming so popular. There is a great need of lawyers in the West. The two, three, or four dozen signs hung out in every Kansas town of any size would perhaps suggest to you that the last assertion above is certainly untrue. But if you will notice these signs you will see in connection with the "Attorney at Law" of most of them, these other phrases, "Money to Loan," or "Notary Public," which nearly always means when translated: "A man who fitted himself for a lawyer, lives here, but being unable to make a success at his profession, he now offers himself to the public as a three per cent. man; will also hold himself in readiness to do any work in the inferior courts—the most inferior preferred—and will also hold himself in readiness to throw the weight of his influence upon that side that can count out the most money to him." That is what the majority of such signs mean, and that is one reason why the profession of law is held in such disrepute to-day. It is while reading these signs as translated that I feel justified in making the assertion before mentioned. The country is full of these second-rate lawyers, these professional men of three callings, these "legal lights" who dress in fine clothes, live from hand to mouth, owe every man in town, and who feel as if the good people owed them an office on account of some great good they had done the country. If such men are worthy the name lawyer, of course we have no need for more. But they do not merit such a title, for they have aided in making one of the most noble professions a fit target for the attacks of all lovers of right and justice. More true lawyers we do want. Men who are lawyers, not because the profession is so often a stepping stone to official position, but simply because they delight in aiding justice, and are willing to throw their whole soul into the work. And it is hoped that the Law Department of K. S. U. will ever give to this commonwealth, those who are worthy the title they gain. With the growing advantages here offered for obtaining a legal education, I think no fears need be entertained in regard to the ability of the young "Solons" who will leave our walls to engage in active legal work.
LITERARY.
1882x
Great England put her armor by and stretched Her stately limbs to slumber in the sun. The nations seeing then how long she slept, Communed together, and in whispers said: "Lo! she is old and tired, let us steal The crown f she will not know!" And C Her bloo
Her scabbard she will draw no more!" And so,
Thus gibing, flung with cruel hands the seeds
Of discord and of hate amidst her sons.
But from the East there a blast too loud,
As from the West there came a taunt too much;
And she, awaking, raised her head, and saw
Around her all her faithless friends, and all
Her sisters and her children jeering her,
And crying, "She is old!" and meting out
Her lands amongst themselves, and parcelling
Her honor. Then, swift as lightning flashes
From the blue skies, her glance of scorn fell on them,
And they crouched like wolves that are o'ermastered.
England stretched out her hand, and touched the world,
England arose, and spoke, and calmly said:
"Nay! I am mistress still!"
OUIDA.
A FABLE FOR CRITICS.
In the wilderness of thought which Lowell has given us, and which the fertility of his fancy has scattered with flowers of every hue and every odor, this "Fable" is perhaps one of the most fascinating of all his many productions. It has been truly styled "one of his foolish poems." The allegory of the fable is trite. Its sections are loosely united, the language and rhythm are at hap-hazard. Still there lies buried beneath all this rubbish of words, unmeaning rhymes, and unintelligible allusions to the Greek, many a sober, candid fact.
We glean much from it which cheers us, much which inspires us to live better and more useful lives. Many a shaft which he has hurled at those poets come home to us.
It is true that the poem is very uneven. Before we have read far we are conscious that to get safe into port we must be a provident skipper. It is a charming jen d'esprit, in which the American poets are taken one by one, their virtues praised, their faults condemned, and their follies heartily ridiculed. While sometimes his criticisms seem very unkind, still they show vividly the distinguishing characteristics of each. As for instance, in speaking of Emerson, he says that he talks of life, love and God as though they were dead, and that
"We are filled with delight at his clear demonstration, Each figure, word, gesture, just fits the occasion. With the quiet precision of science he'll sort 'en
But you can't help suspecting the whole a post-mortem."
He says in speaking of Philothea:
"There's many a beam from the fountain of day That to reach us unclouded, must pass on its way. Through the soul of a woman, and her's is wide ope To the influence of Heaven as the blue eyes of Hope."
Of Bryant he says:
"He is as quiet, as cool, and as dignified
As a smooth, silent iceberg that never is ignified. If he stir you at all, it is just, on my soul Like being stirred up with the very North Pole."
Nor is he blind to his own faults;he mentions them candidly. One could not put a surer finger upon Lowell's short-comings than his own in the lines upon himself.
Many of the passages of this poem are strikingly brilliant and original. It is not too much to say that the best parts of it are scarcely surpassed either in wit or felicity of expression, by anything of a similar kind in the English language.
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IS THERE AN HEREAFTER?
When Longfellow wrote that "Life is real! Life is earnest! and the grave is not its goal," he expressed the feeling that animates every true human being. A true man is not one of those miserable creatures who live only for themselves with no God and no hope in the world, but he lives that the world may be the better for his being in it. He is happy in the consciousness that he is filling his allotted place, and rejoices in the certainty of an endless future. That there is a future, he never once doubts. Why should he doubt it, any more than that he has a soul? Perhaps he may not be able to demonstrate by a course of reasoning that he has a soul, or that it will continue to live in the future. But what of that? Is he any the less sure of its truth on that account? He knows many things through his consciousness which cannot be proven by all the words of human logic.
The veriest sceptic in the world accepts many things as true, which are no less true because he cannot understand them, or is not able to tell others how and why, only that they are thus and so. What a sad world this would be if man had to believe that his soul was to go out in eternal darkness! No, no, the soul cannot die.
The little rain drop is not lost when it falls so gently upon the bosom of mother earth; it does its part in refreshing tired nature; then finds its way to the sea, there to wait patiently until the sun calls it to mount upon the wings of the wind and go upon a new mission.
Which do you think does more for this world of ours, a man who tries to believe that this world is all there is, so goes in for a good time, or the one who forgets himself and works for the good of others? Which has done more in the centuries past? Does not the religion of Jesus Christ embody all that has been for the true advancement of mankind? Surely Nihilism would not accomplish anything in that direction. It would not deny itself for the good of others; for what were the use? This life is but short, why worry it away in the endeavor to search after good for future generations. We were put upon this earth without our consent, we have no incentive to raise ourselves to a higher plan than that on which we are, why should we try to raise others? They and we would soon be lost in oblivion. Let us eat, drink and be merry, for to-morrow we die! You can easely see what the condition of the race would be if all believed this pernicious doctrine.
On the other hand no one can find one flaw in the example of our Savior, or in His words. If all men would only follow in His footsteps, instead of blindly going their own way, our earth would soon see the glad millenial day.
As for pleasure and happiness, can you not see that an earnest Christian has infinitely more joy and peace than you who dread to die, to leave this world, however miserable you may be here, and become a perfect blank. And yet, if you will not believe in a better way to live, it naturally follows that you will try to convince yourself that there is no future; for who would not recoil from the thought of spending a long eternity in remorse over a mis-spent life? "What shall it profit a man if he gain the whole world and lose his own soul?"
We are but children of a larger growth, and the Heavenly Father has given us each a work to do for Him. Let us be obedient children and lovingly seek to do His will. We are on earth to prepare for eternity.
“Dust thou art, to dust returneth,” was not spoken of the soul. LULU.
ATLANTIS.
From time immemorial it has been asserted that either a continent or a vast archipelago of islands existed between Europe and America, in the central waters of the North Atlantic. To this shadowy realm has been given the name of Atlantis. The renown of Atlantis is not confined to a single page of history, or to the annals of a single people, but by geography, ethnography, and cognate sciences.
Plato reports that to the westward from the Straits of Gibraltar there existed a numerous and warlike race that carried the might of their arms to Greece, threatening to enslave Western Europe, and even menacing Egypt; but they were driven back and the island was whelmed by earthquakes and floods, leaving the sea so choked with its ruins as to be unnavigable, and the people disappeared with it. The island was supposed, for various reasons, to be mountainous in the north and low and level in the south and east.
Atlantis was situated near the Equator, with the Gulf Stream bordering on the north, so that it had a mild climate and a most fertile soil. It is thought that the lower portion was submerged first, the sea being very deep there. A line was let down six miles without finding bottom, while the northern portion was fathomable.
It is the opinion of all explorers that the desert of Sahara, not many thousand years ago, was beneath the waves of the sea; if that be the case, as Sahara arose it must have had a corresponding depression. Another proof is by the existence of the Saragossa Sea. This is a great body of comparatively stagnant water covered with putrefying sea weed, which has for its limits the Gulf Stream on the north and the Equatorial current on the south. The existence of this sea is a mystery which has not been explained, but which may be best explained by ascribing its origin to the submersion of Atlantis. The Saragossa Sea formerly in appearance, depth, and extent was very different from what it is now. Herodotus (fifth century B.C.), Plato (fourth century B.C.), and others, all bear unanimous testimony by saying that the ancient navigators adventuring near this latitude were frightened by the appearance of colored water and immense beds of marine plants and gigantic sea weeds which impeded navigation.
Aristotle (fourth century B. C.) speaks of ships of Cadiz driven from their course by irresistible tempests, arriving at a spot covered with grass and shrubs at the flux of tides, and left bare at the ebb, had the appearance of sunken shores, among which floundered myriads of fishes. They also say that ships hardly ever approached that place, on account of earthquakes, and even in the present century it is never approached without experiencing hundreds of volcanic shocks. The U. S. sloop Vandalia and Captain Ballard of the Rambler, say that near this vicinity they experienced shocks that vibrated through the ships for several minutes. This must be the after-throes of the great convulsion of nature in which Atlantis perished. On ancient charts and charts only a century ago are marked hundreds of rocks that stood high out of the sea, have entirely disappeared. So this region must be still sinking.
Adrian in the second century (A. D.) speaks of a vast country to the westward, whose warriors formerly over-
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run the countries around him. We may infer from this that at the approach of the catastrophe which was destined to swallow up Atlantis, and which probably did not occur without long preparations and numerous forewarnings, the inhabitants may have been able, at least a great portion of them, to quit their menaced country and take refuge in the adjacent continents; some in Africa and Europe and others in America.
The account of Atlantis from Plato was abridged over two thousand years ago, and an exactly similar one has been found in Central America. In this account they mention Atlantis as the Empire of Vibalda, but the general argument of the account is wonderfully striking, mentioning the same kings, extension of domination, great catastrophe and disappearance. The Indians of Yucatan say that people came from the East; if so, we can account for the temples and such discoveries that are now being made in America. The mound-builders are wrapped in mystery, but it seems a very clear solution of the problem, if Atlantis once rested between the great continents with its mountains in the north and its low lands on the south and east; for who but a people from a sinking deluged country would think of securing all that was sacred in and upon vast mounds; and the student of history will have observed that the mounds are situated upon the lower lands of our own country. Then, too, we can account for the ruins of temples and palaces in Arizona and Central America, which so closely resemble the old Carthagenian architecture. The conquered Carthagenians may have fled to Atlantis which was just across a narrow channel; or by the intercourse of the two nations in such close proximity the inhabitants of Northern Africa and Atlantis may have had similar customs and architecture.
When Atlantis disappeared, those who fled to America were cut off from all possible communication with the Old World, and in this way we can easily account for the difference in their habits, which the eastern discoverers found when landing upon our shores.
The Peruvians thought their ancestors were descendants from the sun, but it is more likely they came from Atlantis or from beyond.
The early discoverers wondered at the civilization and splendor found in Peru and Mexico, but when we admit that Atlantis was a peninsula of South America, or even an island, the shadowy veil of doubt and mystery, which has so long hung over the past, will be removed, and we can gather up the missing links in the historic chain, and can see as never before how all mankind descended from one common parent and filled the earth.
LILLIAN BELL.
TOPICS.
THE NEW STUDENT.
We bought him a trunk for his books and things, And answered his merry chat. And he looked the brightest and best of kings, Under his new straw hat.
We handed him into the railway train With a troop of his young compeers, And we made as though it were dust and rain Were filling our eyes with tears.
We looked in his innocent face to see
The sigh of a sorrowful heart;
But he kissed us good-by with eager glee,
As the train began to start.
'Twas not that he loved not as heretofore, For the boy was tender and true; But the parent's love the love that is old And the children, the love that is new.
And we came to know that love is a flower Which only groweth down; And we scarcely spoke for the space of an hour As we drove back from the town.
JAPAN.
A.
Twenty years ago Japan was but semi-civilized. She had the Chinese conservatism without the Chinese intelligence. With the accession of the present Mikado a new era began. The civil feuds of the petty princes were quelled. A standing army was organized which now numbers 120,000. The navy now consists of twenty war vessels. A new and better code of laws has been established. The many railroads are chiefly superintended and worked by natives. Four thousand miles of telegraph are controlled by eighteen hundred operators, but ten of whom are foreigners. The Japanese postal system equals ours. The jails have but few inmates. Capital punishment has been abolished. The government public schools have over 2,500,000 pupils. Tokio University enrolls two thousand students. The foreign commerce is fast increasing. Japan is civilized. These results are due to the present Mikado. He is an absolute despot, but to his honor be it said, he has used his supreme power on the side of right. The people of Japan are industrious, polite and calm. They are now civilized and intelligent, able to govern themselves, and if their good era is to continue they must learn to do so by practice—they must become a Republic. Wise despots rule well, but after this just tyrant, who next? The present government is controlled by a cabinet of thirteen, presided over by the Mikado. A national parliament is being organized, thus paving the way for democratic rule.
OUR SCHOOLS.
Now what ought to be the aim and the result of public schools in a Republic? Ought it not to be the education of good and useful citizens? I say the education in its derivative sense; the leading out of that which is best, most useful, in every character. It will be answered, that to do this involves separate individual training that is too slow and too expensive for public institutions; but that is not what I mean. I mean an equal advantage as to lessons, but a cultivation outside of text-books which shall teach the scholars that true principle of a republic—so overgrown, so forgotten, in ours—that all honest work is respectable; that a seamstress, a domestic helper, a writer, a voluntary or an involuntary worker in the field of the world, are each and all, if they are thorough and earnest in their work, just as respectable as a teacher; that the miller, the carpenter, the mechanic of any kind, the clerk, the porter, the gardener, the hodman, can be as good a man, as true a gentleman, if he will, as the lawyer, the doctor, or the clergyman; that the disgrace of life and living is to be dishonest, dishonorable, superficial, and idle in any sphere. Rose Terry Cooke, in Christian Union.
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PERSONALITIES IN POLITICS.
Personalities in political discussions are like a piquant sauce. They stimulate the passions of the disputants and create excitement. They whet the appetite and provoke a demand for more. They are condemned by everybody, and yet they are relished by all. In Congress it is the rigid law never to permit personal allusions in debate, and members are prohibited from speaking of each other even by name, but it is difficult to eliminate human nature even from a member of Congress, for it is by no means an unusual occurrence for members to become excited and use abusive expletives which can be productive of bad blood only. There are to-day questions of vast importance forcing themselves before the people of the United States, and of our own State, to which our statesmen should give strict attention, and not waste their time in using abusive epithets to defame an opponent. It is true we are in advance of our ancestors, in regard to the way of carrying on a political campaign, but still our system will admit of vast improvement. If our candidates would confine themselves to the questions involved, and not spend their time in ransacking old histories to discover damaging facts against an adversary, it would be better for the nation. No sensible man is ever convinced by the use of personalities, and yet we seldom attend a political meeeting without hearing the candidates of the opposite party bitterly denounced as hypocrites. It is to be hoped that the coming generation may consider personalities in politics as relics of the past, and confine themselves to the questions at issue. C. L. S.
READING.
Why do not our students read more? Many books are taken out of the library, but investigation will show that but a small minority of the students read systematically or thoroughly. The books in the library are not used as they should be. Books which every one should read stand in dusty array upon the shelves. The first volume will be read and the second left untouched. We grow weary in well-doing. For instance, the first volume of Taylor's Goethe's Faust was in great demand last year, but more as a "pony," it is to be feared, than for its own merit. But look at the second volume, just two names on the card. Upon the card of the first volume of the Divine Comedy may be found about ten names, upon the second but one. Truly the Emerson is nearly to pieces, but more I suspect for chapel declarations than for Emerson himself. No one has as yet touched the new edition of the British Poets, but few the works of Ruskin or De Quincey. Even in the old Shakespeare, which has been in the library I know not how long, the names are far from numerous. I was told last year by a certain Professor that out of seven Juniors in a class under his charge, but two had read Hamlet. No doubt, since '83 must now study English master-pieces, it makes a better showing. But I very much doubt that out of the class now reading Chaucer, two will read him beyond the Knight's Tale. How many of these Seniors, when they graduate next June, will have read twenty-five plays of Shakespeare, or the Fairy Queen, or the Canterbury Tales, or Hudibras, or Tom Jones—read them, I mean, beyond what they are required to read? Most will say that they have no time, but every one has time to read the great books. Students who go to the city library to read are generally
seen engaged with the daily papers. Now, daily papers are well enough in their place, but when it comes to deciding between the great dailies and the great masters, I cannot see that there should be a moment's hesitation. And others who do not read the dailies, read third-class magazines and wishy-washy novels. Not that I condemn magazines and novels, but let us read vigorous novels and first-class magazines. Let us read Thackey-ray, George Eliot, Dickens, Scott, Fielding, and take the Atlantic and the North American; then sell Mrs. Holmes, Lord Lytton, Mrs. Southworth, and Oliver Optic to the rag-man. Let us read the best literature; let us prefer Hawthorne to Harland, Tennyson to Meredith, and Shakespeare to—Sol Smith Russell. R.
SCIENTIFIC NOTES.
Additions to cabinets in Natural History Department since our last number:
Prof. Snow has just received, by exchange, a box of beetles from a German entomologist in Philadelphia. The box contains over five hundred specimens, representing over a hundred species, among which were Bupretis ultramarina, Saperda puncticollis, and several others of the "very rare and much desired kind." with which the Professor is much pleased.
The family of deer, consisting of a buck, doe, and two beautifully spotted little fawns, is a valuable and handsome addition. The doe is the mother of the twin fawns. The group is represented as standing on the side of a ledge of grey moss-colored rocks. The buck has just been shot and is falling back dead. The doe has a frightened but very natural appearance. The fawns look innocent but create as much disturbance among visitors and students as did Mary's lamb at school.
One of the cutest things we have ever seen in the line of taxidermy was secured last week. It is a little baby pointer-dog in the attitude of "pointing" a bird. The bird is cunningly hid in the grass a short distance from the dog's nose. It is worth seeing.
Notes from the Department of Physics and Astronomy, contributed by Prof. H. S. S. Smith:
A collection of Lepidoptera, from Honduras, contributed by Dr. Fritz-Gaertner. There are several species which are new to science, and consequently are not named as yet. Prof. Snow and party made the acquaintance of Dr. Fritz-Gaertner in New Mexico the year the Indians made it so interesting for us.
The thirty-first meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science was held at Montreal, Canada, from August 23d to 30th. There were nearly one thousand names enrolled, and the meetings were full of interest. About 175 papers were read before the various sections. Among the important subjects discussed were (1) Standard Time for North America, (2) Forestry, (3) Economic Expansion in Steam, (4) Prospects of Successful Aerial Navigation. Prof.C.A.Young, of Princeton, was elected president of the association for the coming year, and it was decided to hold the next meeting at Minneapolis, Minn., in August, 1883.
Dr. C. W. Siemens, in his presidential address before the British Association at its recent meeting, claims that "the electro-motor, on account of the small space it occupies, its high working speed, and the absence of waste
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products, is specially available for the general distribution of power to light machinery of every description." Small steam engines consume two and a half times as much coal per horse power as large ones of good construction, while the loss by transmission of electricity is certainly not more than fifty per cent. He further states that "the electric railway possesses great advantages over horse or steam power for towns and in all cases where natural sources of energy, such as waterfalls, are available." Would it not be well to induce the raging Kaw to carry the "co-eds" up the hill of learning.
The large comet now visible, called tentatively the great comet of September, 1882, is brighter than any comet seen since 1858. It does not attract much attention because it can be seen only between three o'clock in the morning and sun rise—an unfortunate time, too late at night and too early in the morning. On September 19th it passed within about 800,000 miles of the sun, this being, with one exception, that of the comet of 1843, the smallest perihelion distance known. On the morning of October 9th it was observed at the observatory here, and it was seen to present an appearance entirely novel, so far as known. The peculiarity consisted of two faint streaks of light, one on each side of the nucleus and some distance from it, running parallel to the length of the comet, extending a short distance from the nucleus toward the sun, and going away from the sun until they met the tail. This observation must, of course, be verified, but if verified will doubtless have decided influence in the discussion on the nature of comets.
MISCELLANEOUS.—Examination of the Delta of the Mississippi River has led to some interesting discoveries.
For a distance of three hundred miles large forests are buried. There are ten distinct growths, one above the other.
Geologists allow 10,000 years for each growth, making a total of 100,000 for the whole.
Many of the trees are from fifteen to twenty-five feet in diameter. Five thousand seven hundred years is the time it took one of the largest to grow, allowing one ring of growth for each year.
The genus of the tree belongs to the order Coniferæ, and proved to be the bald cypress of the South.
Prof. Snow has made careful observations on the climate of Kansas at Lawrence for the past fifteen years. It is from his reports and records that we collect the following facts on rainfall (including melted snow).
February and June are respectfully the dryest and wettest months. Average precipitation for February 1.33 inches, for June 4.98 inches.
There is a gradual average increase of the rainfall from February to June, and a gradual decrease from June to February.
The greatest monthly rainfall observed was in June, 1876, which was 12.11 inches. The least for any month was 0.01 inch, November, 1872.
The greatest rainfall for any single day was June 13th, 1876.
From the 1st of March to the 1st of October, when rain is needed for the germination of crops, Kansas had more rain than any of nineteen leading states with which comparison was made.
The mean for spring is 9.66 inches; for summer 13.44;
The average for the middle third of the State is about one-third less than for the eastern third. The western has about half as much as the middle or one-third as much rain as we have here at Lawrence.
for autumn 7.68; for winter 4.05, and for each year 34.83 inches.
South winds coming from the Gulf of Mexico are usually moist and bring rain.
West winds which have come across cool-topped mountains have had most of their vapor condensed and precipitated and are consequently usually dry.
Observations show that the last half of the period observed has a slight increase over the first half. This indicates a slight permanent increase which is attributed to the cultivation of the soil.
The common belief that the rainfall is more equally distributed now than ten years ago, coming at shorter intervals and more gently, and that single storms or showers extend over more hours than formerly, is confirmed by the records.
During the fourteen years of observations ending January, 1882, the largest interval without rain during the growing reason—March 1st to October 1st—was nineteen days. This rainless interval was, however, exceeded during the present season, when less than a tenth of an inch fell for seven weeks-July 30th to September 18th. This is the longest "drought" on the record, but on account of the copious rains of May, June, and July the corn crop was not seriously injured.
Snow is recorded to have fallen as late as April 21st (in 1871), and as early as October 19th (in 1869), but not enough in the former case to whiten the ground.
A single fall of snow rarely exceeds six inches in depth, and rarely remains on the ground a week at a time.
The heaviest fall of snow was fourteen inches, which occurred on December 12th and 13th, 1878.
The greatest depth of snow for any month was twenty inches, December, 1878. The greatest for any year fortythree inches, in 1874.
The greatest monthly average is for December, 6.52 inches. The yearly average is 20.44 inches.
LOCALS.
Colds.
Overcoats.
Urbane lawyers.
Room for the Preps.
Invitations for Freshman reception are out.
Earnest Himoe has left the University.
Robt. Ball started for Texas last week.
Class elections are over for this year.
Dining clubs are all the rage.
The first University prize was taken by Frank Finney. Lay in your winter fuel.
Did you see Dyche's possum?
Ask J. G. what sort of a dish "mash" is.
Saml. Seaton spent last Saturday and Sunday at home-
The I. C.'s have a Belle, but the K. A. T.'s have No. ble. This is not a lie-Belle.
Prof. Gleed is highly pleased with his new department.
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"R. E. Stout, of '86, wears the diamond."—Review. Ish dot so?
At last the Oreads have agreed to have their constitution printed.
Harry Rankin and Chas. Simmons are putting their engineering knowledge to practical use on the Central Branch railroad.
Three of the new Freshmen belong to the Lawrence High School Literary Society.
October 14, 1881, Rice Shot Gun Party. October 14, 1882, Rice Club Party.
Rev. Hurlbut, leader of the Chautauqua Sunday School Normal Class, spoke to the students in chapel last Thursday.
Howard A. Rears, one of last year's Normals, is studying medicine in Kansas City.
"This is the pure gospel from the New York Tribune," is the way one of the Orophilian debaters puts it.
Prof. Taylor has ninety-five pupils in his Senior Prep elocation class. A new roof for the south end will soon be in order.
Red turbans look very pretty.
Clark and Walker crawled out of the windows during chemistry recitation the other day. The Professor couldn't see what the laugh was about when they returned by the way of the door.
After many futile attempts the class of 83 got a quorum at their class meeting.
A number of our doubtful politicians have explained their position since hearing from Ohio.
Over four hundred and seventy students are in attendance, being a larger number than have ever been enrolled during any previous year.
Some of the Junior anatomy boys think it is pretty hard to commence class work at seven o'clock, after being out on dog and cat excursions all night long.
H. J. Courtney has entered into his duties as Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds in place of J. A. Brennan. It is reported that the condition of the University fixtures are not in the best shape that could be desired.
Wonders will never cease. At least that is what many think in viewing some of the late additions to the ladies secret societies.
Prof. Carruth has a Sunday class engaged in the study of the world's great religions.
Another dining club has been started and is now in successful operation. It numbers ten or twelve members, the headquarters being at Patterson's, on Quincy street.
Leach wants to know whether dreams come true. He dreamed the other night that the spouse of his former beloved boarding mistress was after him with a six-shooter.
Prof. Miller, Prof. Patrick, Prof. Carruth, and Prof. Canfield each have Sunday classes. And yet some say we lack religious tone at the University.
The Freshman elocationists commenced the reading of Shakespeare last Monday. Wouldn't it be a good idea to procure costumes and produce Julius Caesar from the chapel rostrum some evening, say on the night of the Freshman reception to the Faculty.
train, when her foot slipped on the step and she was almost thrown under the wheels.
Miss Addie Sutliff narrowly escaped a serious accident last week. She was seeing her sister Jennie off on the
Ten prizes have been offered in the University up to date. This number will fully be doubled before the end of the year.
A prize of ten dollars has been offered by Rev. C. G. Howland for the best essay on "Reform of the Civil Service." The essay will probably be read on the 22nd of February, the evening of the University entertainment.
It is a most interesting sight to see the young elocutionist go through contortions, in his efforts to stand firm, keep head erect, articulate distinctly, get up emotion, produce radical stress, chromatic melody, wink naturally, look at the class, give a closing shuffle gesture, and remember the words of the text, all at the same time.
Britton says the depression of the currency during the revolution was caused by all the real estate leaving the country. It must have been a heart-rending spectacle to see the real estate packing up its duds and going on shipboard, preparatory to leaving for foreign shores.
On the 6th inst. the Y. M. S. C. opened up the season with a complimentary ball to their friends. Our University was represented by three of the Faculty and a dozen or fifteen of the lower mortals. The club made the occasion one long to be remembered. One hardly recognizes in Frazer's Hall the old and shattered room of last year.
We clip the following from the Kansas Gazette: "The Oreads have at last got down to work. A very interesting and largely attended meeting was held last Friday. Ten members were voted in, and sixteen new names were proposed for membership. The following officers were elected: President, Miss Ida Romig; Vice President, F. Finley; Secretary, Clara Gillham; Treasurer, Samuel Seaton; Poet, Glen Miller; Historian, Miss Sulliff; Prophet, Frank Thompson; Janitor, Justin Jacke. A committee was appointed to attend to some repairs that were needed." The above is the first we had heard of the affair, but it is something of which every Oread can feel proud. The exact nature of the new offices we have not learned, but give what we suppose will be the correct duties. Each meeting the "poet" will read an original poem, and the "janitor" will report how many times he has swept the room since the last session. The "historian" will, immediately after miscellaneous business, read a history of the society from its beginning. The "prophet" will each week prophesy what is going to happen at the next meeting, a duty which Mr. Thompson is most admirably situated to fulfill. Mr. Seaton's leaving the Orophilians and being elected treasurer of the Oreads looks suspicious. We would advise members to keep a sharp eye on Sam. "Ida Romig," who ever that may be, will make a splendid officer; in regard to F. Finley, we have our doubts.
The circulars sent over the State by the "Civil Service Reform Club," of this place, have drawn additionals from at least two prominent papers—the Atchison Champion and the Kansas Chief. Both papers admit that there are abuses in the matter of patronage, but claim the system, as a whole, to be right. We publish extracts of the articles, relating to competitive examinations. The Champion says: "Probably Prof. Canfield, who signs this Lawrence circular, might stand a creditable 'com-
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petitive examination,' because his occupation familiarizes him with text-books. But neither Mr. Woodward, Mr. Russell, nor Mr. Poehler, though admirably qualified for the administration of almost any office of trust, could stand the remotest chance of appointment, if they had to secure it through 'competitive examination.' The most inefficient boy in Prof. Canfield's classes would secure 100, while Woodward, Russell, and Poehler would rank down in the 30s. This is the objection to the humbug of competitive examination." The Chief says: "Competitive examinations are one of the strong points of the civil service reformers, and one of its biggest frauds. These examinations are based upon certain questions obtained from book-learning, and the victors are usually boys with big heads and small legs, who have been forced forward like a hot-house plant, prematurely cramming their heads at the expense of their bodies. They answer the questions and gain the places; but when it comes to practical rough-and-tumble work they are no more fit for it than a cabbage-stalk is for a base-ball club. The brunt comes upon the self-reliant fellows, whose brains may not be crammed, but who have muscle and sound judgment."
Some of the Preps. are sorely disappointed because Van Lenop didn't appear on the rostrum in his Turkish costume.
A strong effort is being made to organize a class in vocal music. Our Chancellor is doing everything he can to urge the matter along.
Charley Scott, of '81, has purchased the Humboldt Register, and will again have the title "editor-in-chief."
Once again those framed rules have been stuck on the corridor walls. We suppose this is for the benefit of the new superintendent.
Miss Annie Murphy is president of '83, Miss Lida Romig of '84, and Miss Nellie Griswold of'85. Eighty-six has, alas, a boy.
Mr. Burney has returned to the Law Department, after an absence of a year.
H. F. Smith has been trying the patience of Job during the past week.
Prof. Miller has arranged for the opening of the library every morning at 8 o'clock, closing at 8:45 for chapel services. This is a beneficent move for the students. Many have been attending the University for years without obtaining the advantages of the library, because they have carried four studies. An increased attendance at chapel has also resulted from the new plan.
Prof. Watts acts as instructor in chemistry during Prof. Patrick's absence.
The manner in which Mr. Bowersock is managing the new opera house is highly pleasing to our theater-going students. Reserved seats in the best portion of the house are to be procured without additional charge, while the price charged for the first gallery has been exceedingly moderate. The house is procuring from our students the good patronage it deserves.
Last Friday the class of '85 met and elected the following corps of officers: President, Miss Nellie Griswold; Vice President, James L. Mead; Secretary, Lina Gano; Treasurer, T.F. Houston; Historian, W. Y. Morgan; Poet, J.D. McLaren. Unlike the other classes,'85 elects her officers for a full year.
Angelo C. Scott, of '77, has been nominated by the
Republicans of Allen county for Clerk of the Circuit Court. As the nomination is equivalent to election, Angelo has a good position secured for the next two years.
L. H. Leach has been on the sick list the week past.
Prof. Marvin is taking advantage of the fine weather by giving his class field practice.
Edith Webber was made happy last Friday by the return of her father from California. Mr. Webber has written some highly interesting letters to the city papers during his absence in the far West.
The Oread meeting last Friday was the largest attended of the year, several members being present who had hardly entered the hall during the six months past. But then it had been rumored that the election of contestants would take place.
Prof. Smith has been making observations on the comet.
We would never have thought it of Dean, had he not confessed. Early in the morning after the Ohio election he read the result in the daily paper. Going up Mount Oread he met a Prep. to whom he solemnly ventured the opinion that the Buckeye State would go Democratic even offering to bet on it. The Prep. put up a dollar, Dean covered it, and shortly after took the money from the stake-holder, to the astonishment of the Prep., who did not know the election had come off. We believe Dean is a member of the Y.M.C.A.
NORMAL.
THE PRIZE SYSTEM IN OUR SCHOOLS.
This much vexed question has several sides from which to view it. In different localities and in different schools does the system vary. It extends from the petty prize won by the victor in a spelling match to the scholarship in our eastern colleges. The range of the subject is broad and its nature complex, and while we do not feel like condemning the system in totum, yet its ordinary out-croppings is more productive of harm than good.
Take the system in our common schools where the prizes are offered from worthy motives, where the giver, even though mistaken, believes that he is helping on the cause of education. Does the prize offered stimulate effort in the right direction? The announcement is made before the school that certain rewards will be given to those who stand highest at the close of the term. Fully one-half of the school immediately say, "I can't get it and there is no use to try." The other half perhaps start out in the race, but in a few weeks two or three of the brightest, those who need no stimulus, have so far out-stripped the rest as to virtually decide the contest. This has a tendency to discourage those who are willing to work but who, because of a lack of natural ability or from lack of previous advantages, cannot keep up. And can it be beneficial to have their mental inferiority continually paraded before the school, before themselves, and before their friends? While those who do continue the contest, as the race becomes closer and closer, care less and less to acquire truth, but strive only to learn those particular forms and answers which they will be called upon to give. Instead of investigating a subject and finding out all its relations they confine themselves solely to their own particular text-book,
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learn the answers, parrot fashion, and regard outside investigation as so much waste time. The spirit of jealousy and deceit which often attends such contests, when it does exist, is exceedingly harmful.
A factor of over-work also attends the system. Generally it is those who should be held back instead of being pushed on, that are stimulated by the rivalry and often under the undue pressure brought to bear has tired nature given way, and a wasted life has been the result.
To one other class, the teacher, is the prize system unjust. Let him go into a neighborhood where prize giving has been in vogue, and he is expected, by both pupil and parent, to continue the vicious practice. If he rebels he is hastily pronounced miserly and at first loses an influence which it may take him weeks of patient toil to regain. Besides, our teachers do not receive wages sufficient to warrant them in hiring their pupils to study. A good teacher should not find it necessary to buy influence in a district by giving prizes.
Even the practice of making each pupil a present at the end of the term is vicious in so much as to compel the teacher who follows to do likewise. Teachers, as a class, should be more independent than they now are in dealing with a school upon which has been fastened the prize system. The practice of giving credit cards each day for work done more properly comes under the grading or marking system and will be spoken of in another article.
Now, having spoken of the evil arising from offering prizes, let us look at the other side.
Prizes are often offered as a means of advertisement. Certain individuals or firms wish to advertise themselves and so offer prizes to the neighboring schools. This is purely a business transaction and should be so regarded. The larger and more wealthy the school the more costly the advertisement. And it is generally this same principle which induces the "prize teacher" to advertise himself.
The scholarships in our eastern colleges being more fixed in their character produce a far different result from that resulting from the prize system.
CHAUCER'S INFLUENCE ON THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE.
Until his day, and perhaps never since, has any one man had so much to do in giving a language stability and prominence. And this not so much because he was versed in all scholastic knowledge of his day, raised to a position where mind controls matter, but because he took an active part in every-day affairs. We find him a private in Edward's army, then one of the King's train, a pensioner, a place holder, a deputy in parliament, often sent on important secret missions, at one time in disgrace and under arrest, afterwards restored to royal favor, selecting for his companion in life a maid of honor, which conferred upon him social position and an entrance into the long coveted court society.
A man of such varied experiences and energetic characteristics must necessarily exert a powerful influence in whatever direction he bends his energies. The secret of Chaucer's success may be attributed to his familiarity with every phase of society, and his activity in public affairs. No poet before or since his time has mingled so actively in such varied scenes of public life.
His great work, the "Canturbury Tales," was the product of a matured mind. Although the plot was
borrowed, the vividness with which he delineates twenty-three distinct personages, giving to each a just representation of their position in real life, has left to posterity a clearly drawn picture of all shades of society existing in the fourteenth century. His influence upon the literature of the day can hardly be over-estimated. He gave it a fixedness and elevation never before attained. Spencer styles his writings as "the pure well of English undefiled." Certain it is that for purity of style, elevation of thought, and manner attractive, Geoffrey Chaucer was the first bright star in our constellation of poets. It is even doubtful if Shakespeare could excel him in delineation of character. Uncertain it is that he ever received a collegiate education, but we have proof that he possessed a thorough knowledge of the classics. His writings are rich and racy and wonderfully free from those blemishes which prevade the writings of his day.
To the genius of Chaucer we may attribute the establishment, on a firm foundation, our present use of the English language.
EXCHANGE.
We do not wish to be considered hypercritical in venturing a few remarks concerning the make-up of some of our exchanges. From the appearance of a great number it would be inferred that their chief mission is to be exceedingly "funny" and to dissect and reprint the stale and hackneyed jokes that have been going the rounds of the college press for the last decade. This vain attempt on the part of so many exchanges to imitate the prolific pen of the Oil City Derrick man has called forth the deserving criticisms of all those who believe that a college paper should in a degree represent the institution to which it belongs. We know that in making these remarks, a score of exchanges will rise in their indignation and hurl at us the withering sarcasm of their fiery pens. Making all due allowance for the "exuberance of youthful spirits," and believing that a certain amount of space devoted to fun is all well enough, yet it is evident that this is too often carried to a ridiculous extreme, in which case a college paper becomes a misnomer and is of as little benefit to an institution and its students as is the Upas to the way-faring man who seeks rest beneath its branches. Just as the world forms an opinion of the character of an institution of learning from the intelligence of those who leave its walls, in the same way an opinion is formed from the nature of the paper or magazine supposed to represent the intelligence of the students of that institution.
To the student interested in American archaeology the October number of the Kansas City Review of Science and Industry is invaluable. Built on broad principles the Review does not confine itself to any particular branch of scientific research but monthly presents its readers with various scientific contributions from the pens of some of the ablest scientists of the United States. Every western citizen, no matter what may be his vocation, and more especially every student, should possess this most excellent and interesting of western magazines. We read with interest the report of the thirty-first annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, by the editor, Theo. S. Case. The paper on "Affinities Between Ancient Customs in America and other Continents," by Dr. J. W. Phene, F. S. A., F. R. G. S., F. G. S., of London, is full of interest; likewise the paper on "The House-fly as a Car-
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rier of Poison Germs," by Thomas Taylor. We take great pleasure in recommending the Review of Science and Industry to all interested in scientific investigation. Terms $2.50 per annum.
We are in weekly receipt of that newsy little paper, The Badger, which comes to us from the University of Wisconsin. We were told before entering upon our career as exchange editor that it was our duty to notice the faults of every college paper excepting our own, to demolish every article, no matter how meritorious, and to attribute all typographical errors to the natural stupidity of the author. With these suggestions fresh in our memory, we turned over the pages of the Badger prepared to pass our superior and unqualified criticisms upon every article therein contained. We rambled through the editorials and found as the result that the ideas of the editor coincided exactly with our own on the subject of "Woman's Rights" and other important subjects. Indeed, not even an inverted comma appeared as a signal for us to begin warlike operations. When he suggested in his article on "Exchange Departments," that instead of exchange editors indulging in personal attacks on each other, they "confine themselves to criticising the sentiments expressed in the paper, etc.," we gave our hearty approval forthwith. In the language of that inimitable character of Dickens', "Barkis is willin'."
The Junction City Tribune, the champion of Greenback principles, and the foe of monopoly and vicious legislation, is before us. While we do not entirely agree with the Tribune in all that it endorses, yet, metaphorically speaking, we shake hands with it in its fearless attacks upon the so-called "servants of the people," who prior to election, make such strong manifestations of their love for the "dear people" and then wholly ignore the debt due them, by casting their votes and influence for measures in direct antagonism to their best interests. In thus giving vent to its indignation at such hypocrisy it receives the sanction of all good men. "Woe unto you scribes and pharisees, hypocrites! For ye are like unto whited sepulchers, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within filled with dead men's bones."
We have no hesitancy in pronouncing the Colby Echo one of the very best of our eastern exchanges. Owing to the great number of "ideal" college papers, which consist chiefly of advertisements together with a few sandwiched jokes and sporting notes, it is quite refreshing to occasionally receive an exchange like the Echo in which the literary predominates. The article "The Sublime in Poetry" is so well written and deserving of notice that we insert a few extracts. Says the author: "Can Milton's language be called too bold, when he describes the rout of Satan and the banishment of a third part of Heaven, driven by Messiah's thunders, falling nine days and nights through chaos to the bottom of infinite space? Surely the grandeur of the thought shows the poverty of the boldest speech to suggest more than an obscure idea of this mighty conflict of immortals." * * * *
"The sublime is the highest emotion of which the mind can boast. It is therefore the spring of the noblest action, and the foundation of the grandest character. Hence, that poetry which awakens this emotion, gives the highest culture. All poetry, indeed, educates the fancy, but that which kindles lofty aspirations, which transports us beyond our narrow selves, and plants us on something more solid than mere things of sense, in a
word, the true sublime exalts the imagination, elevates the taste, stimulates the soul, and makes the whole man greater and better." Two other productions, "The Old English Drama," and "The Schoolmaster's Vision," display no little talent. The latter, the Ivy Day Poem, is excellent, and is quite a departure from the usual gush of the college poets, which, as a general rule, are rather tame attempts and scarcely worth the reading.
The North American Review for October contains some articles which deserve the attention of every American citizen. "The Morally Objectionable in Literature," "The Coming Revolution in England," and "Recent Discoveries at Troy" made this number one of unusual merit.
MISCELLANY SOCIETY NOTES.
FRIDAY, October 13, 1882.
OROPHILIAN SOCIETY.—Society called to order by the speaker. Roll call. Prayer by the chaplain. Music by the Orophillian choir. Minutes of the previous meeting read and approved. The following resignation was read and accepted:
TO THE PRESIDENT O. L. S.:
I hereby resign my position as clerk, as I find that I shall be unable to find time to faithfully discharge the duties of that office. ANNA MURPHY.
The office of clerk being vacant, next proceeded to election of officers. Miss Nettie Hubbard was nominated. It was moved that the rules be suspended and the clerk be instructed to cast the vote of the society for Miss Hubbard. In the absence of Mr. Whirlow, Mr. E. F. Caldwell was appointed critic pro-tem. The regular program was as follows: Essay, Miss Dora Stubblefield; elective exercise, Miss Hattie Hulick. After recess the question, "Is the government of England preferable to that of the United States?" was debated by J. A. Hutcheson and W. H. Britton on the affirmative and W. H. Johnson and T. F. Doran on the negative. Decision was given in favor of the affirmative. Report of critic. Under miscellaneous business, it was moved that the executive committee be instructed to have the organ repaired, and the clerk be instructed to draw on the treasurer for the necessary expenses. The motion was carried. It was moved that a committee of three be appointed to select singing books for the use of the choir, and the clerk draw upon the treasurer for the necessary funds. The motion was carried, and the Speaker appointed on the committee W. H. Johnson, Jennie Walker, Nettie Hubbard. The name of Miss Rosa Speer was proposed for membership. The following named persons were elected to membership by acclamation: H. F. Graham, Ada Furnace, A. D. Hostetter, F. H. Lindley, George Bergen, Alice Cummings, Clara Greenmyer, F. H. Marlin, Mary Gilmore, F. H. Olney, H. L. Alkire. The society then listeded to a flute solo by Mr. Johnson, after which the Speaker announced that two weeks from to-day will be held the election for the Annual Contest in December. The society then adjourned for one week. NETTIE HUBBARD, D. E. HAMILTON,
Clerk.
Speaker.
NORMAL SOCIETY.—Friday, October 12th, the Normal Society was called to order by the president, J. A. Fowler. The attendance was fair and the interest and enthusiasm marked. Exercise of the day consisted of a class drill in phonics, conducted by J. A. Fowler, which
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was participated in by all the members as a class. Miss Chloe Haworth followed with an essay, "Prizes in School." The question, "Resolved, That general discussion ought to be allowed in the class," was debated, Mr. Reese taking the affirmative, Mr. Templeton the negative. No judges were appointed and the decision was left to the society. The society meets every Friday afternoon in the Normal room, and we would say to all new students in this department, that they are most cordially invited to attend the sessions where they will find a hearty welcome and something of profit and interest both literary and professional. The committee have arranged a series of lectures to be given before the society by different members of the Faculty—Prof. Williams having given the first to be followed by Prof. Carruth, and later by Prof. Canfield. G.
The following are the programmes of the Social Science Club for the next two weeks:
FRIDAY, October 20, 1882.
Oration, F. A. Stocks; debate, question, Does the constitutional power of Congress to regulate the commerce between the States empower it to regulate rates of railroad transportation either within the territory of a State or between different States? Affirmative, J. F. Tucker, negative, C. C. Dart; essay, G. E. Rose.
FRIDAY, October 27, 1882.
Oration, E. A. Brown; debate, question, Should the government run and operate railroads and telegraph? Affirmative, W. S. Whirlow, negative, W. C. Spangler; essay, Wilson Sterling.
COLLEGE NOTES.
The Faculty of Amherst College is made up of her own alumni.
The University of Michigan has conferred its highest honor, that of Ph. D., upon Miss Alice E. Freeman, president of Wellesley College.
One of our western judges has decided that a University has not the legal power to prohibit its students from joining a secret society.
The Sophomore Class at the University of Michigan, during the latter part of last term, presented the Latin play, the Adelphi, of Terence.
At a recent meeting of the board of visitors of the University of Virginia three new scholarships were founded: "The William W. Corcoran," "The Leander J. McCormick," and "The William H. Vanderbilt," the students under them to be nominated respectively by the gentlemen in honor of whom they are named.
The Harvard-Yale boat race was won by Harvard, by a length, in 29 minutes $ 4 7 \frac {1}{2} $ seconds; the fastest time with one exception, ever made over a four-mile course.
The "Civil Service Reform Club" of Lawrence sends us a circular, asking of candidates for Congress and Legislatere just ten questions designed to "sound" these gentlemen upon the all-important question of civil service reform. We are in hearty sympathy with the club in its work, and only regret that it did not send out fewer questions, and make these more to the point.—Industrialist.
LOCALS.
Since last spring, when the price of all college lands was advanced one-fifth, the demand for them has greatly increased, and, in our opinion, the price ought to be still further put up. The fact is, Kansas lands at present prices are an unequalled investment, and business men are beginning to understand that fact.
Charley Douglas, of Kansas City, a former student, was in Lawrence last Saturday, the guest of Harry Riggs.
“In a few days, in a few days,” Straffon will have a fine lot of toilet cases cheap.
Pen knives of all grades at Bates & Field's.
The first lecture of the University course will be delivered Tuesday evening, November 7th, by Rev. C. L. Thompson, D. D., of Kansas City, on "The New Empire." It is stated by those in position to know that this will undoubtedly be one of the finest lectures to be delivered here this winter. A large audience will doubtless be on hand to hear Mr. Thompson.
A nobby hat,
A stylish cravat,
And those fancy walking sticks,
You can see,
For a small fee,
By calling at Bromelsick's.
For soaps, brushes, combs, etc., call at the South End. Pictures framed at low rates at Bates & Field's.
Arther Hayes, law graduate of '81, is in the County Superintendent's office at Olathe.
Bates & Field still continue to increase their stock of artists' materials, and propose to keep on hand a full line always.
Perfumery! Perfumery!! Perfumery!!! Did you ask where? At the South End Drug Store, to be sure. C. W. Straffon has one of the finest lines of perfumery in the city, and his stock is not yet complete. If you think of buying, call and get bargains at Straffon's.
A new and unique assortment of photograph frames just at hand, and are on sale at Bates & Field's.
Students, it gives us pleasure to call your attention to the advertisement on our back page, of Mr. M. H. Swift. His stock is new, and he sells at prices as low as the lowest. Give him a call.
Pocket books at Bates & Field's.
The German Club meets next Saturday evening to organize and to lay out work for the winter. Friday night will be their regular time for meeting thereafter.
Fine gift books of all kinds and at reduced prices at Bates & Field's.
J. A. Holmes, student of '81, is attending the Kansas City Business College.
Students who cannot find the books they require elsewhere can obtain them of Bates & Field by giving due notice, as the firm is in daily communication with Chicago and New York agents and is sending to both places very frequently.
And the neck wear,
Would make you stare,
It's so nobby, pretty and slick.
All cheap as dirt,
It'll do you no hurt
To call upon Bromelsiek.
"We will excuse the ephemeral issue."—Prof. Canfield, referring to the Review. "That was the most unkindest cut of all."
Bates & Field have received a new and quite artistic line of note books suitable for taking lecture memorandas.
Miss Lizzie Moore, to the disappointment of her friends will not return to the University this year.
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"Oh, my! Oh, my!! Oh, my!!! "What is it Johnny?' "I saw some awful pretty jack-knives at Straffon's, and I want one." "They are too high.' "No, they are not, almost all the little boys in town have them and they say they did not cost but a little."
Bates & Field constantly receive invoices of all the new articles for decoration used by our artists.
Last Monday, at the end of the fourth hour, our students gathered in chapel to listen to Mr. Holyoke, of England. Mr. Holyoke, wearied by long travel and suffering from a severe cold, was illly prepared to deliver a speech. He however, entertained the audience with a short account of his efforts in behalf of English laborers, the object of his visit to America, and his impressions of the West. Mr. Holyoke is a guest of the Santa Fe railroad, and is engaged in gathering material for an immigrant's guide book. He is best known in this country through his contributions to English magazines.
Fine stationery at Bates & Field's.
Last Tuesday our chapel rostrum was, for the second time, graced by the presence of one of America's great statesmen. In 1879 President Hayes with Gen. Sherman and other eminent men paid the University a visit, and addressed the students. At nine o'clock last Tuesday morning Chancellor Marvin presented Senator John Sherman to those present in chapel. The Senator spoke for about ten minutes regarding the relations of college and practical work, in which he gave a few reminiscences of his own life. He described the appearance of the State when he visited it twenty-six years ago. In the course of his remarks he paid several glowing tributes to the University. After chapel was dismissed he repaired to the Chancellor's office and furnished a number of autographs for the young ladies. These mementoes are highly prized by their fortunate possessors.
All kinds of note books at Bates & Field's.
PERSONALS.
Picture and picture frames at Bates & Field's.
Maggie Eidemiller, '81, paid the University a visit one day last week.
W. A. Otis was out of school several days last week on account of a cold.
Alice Peabody,'81, was up to the University last Friday.
M. J. Keys has charge of the library during the morning hour.
Joe. Brown, formerly of '84, looked in upon her old classmates one day last week.
W. S. Jenks is now protected by the shield.
Miss Nellie Woodcock,'82, is visiting friends in Kansas City.
E. A. Brown, of the Courier, spent a few days at his home in Wyandotte recently.
Miss Lizzie Marvin and Miss Helen Bay have been pierced by the little arrow.
Geo. B. Watson, the genial Junior, spent last Saturday and Sunday at his home in Shawnee, Kansas.
Miss Hattie Baker, who came up from Kansas City to attend the wedding, did not forget to make the University a visit while here. The students are always glad to see Miss Hattie back.
F. C. Thompson,'84, spent Saturday and Sunday at his home in Topeka.
Maggie Eidemiller,'81,paid the University a visit one day last week.
W. A. Otis was out of school several days last week on account of a cold.
Alice Peabody, '81, was up to the University last Friday.
M. J. Keys has charge of the library during the morning hour.
Joe. Brown, formerly of 84, looked in upon her old classmates one day last week.
W. S. Jenks is now protected by the shield.
Miss Nellie Woodcock, '82, is visiting friends in Kansas City.
E. A. Brown, of the Courier, spent a few days at his home in Wyandotte recently.
Miss Lizzie Marvin and Miss Helen Bay have been pierced by the little arrow.
Geo. B. Watson, the genial Junior, spent last Saturday and Sunday at his home in Shawnee, Kansas.
Miss Hattie Baker, who came up from Kansas City to attend the wedding, did not forget to make the University a visit while here. The students are always glad to see Miss Hattie back.
F. C. Thompson, '84, spent Saturday and Sunday at his home in Topeka.
At her home in Boston, on the 5th inst., Miss Nettie Schlegel, sister of Mrs. Prof. Carruth, and a former student of the University, was married to Mr. W. B. Wright, of Boston.
The long anticipated wedding of Dr. Frank Finney and Miss Grace Houghtelin took place on Monday evening last, at the residence of Mrs. Belle Osborn, this city, the ceremony being performed by Prof. L. W. Spring. Mr. Finney and Miss Houghtelin are both former students of the University, and have always been favorites in both school and society. The company was large, numbering a great many students. The members of Kappa chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta were present in a body to see this their first sister launched upon the sea of matrimony. The presents were many and elegant, among which was a beautiful china tea set, given by Mr. J. G. Smith, Mr. L. H. Leach, and Mr. P. L. Soper, members of Beta Theta Pi, of which fraternity the groom was a member. Another, a silver and Bohemian glass berry dish and silver berry spoon, "from Kappa Alpha Theta." Mr. and Mrs. Finney left Tuesday for their home at the Quawpaw Agency, in the Indian Territory. The hearty congratulations and best wishes of friends will follow them to their new home.
P. L. Soper, '81, always the gayest of the gay, came to town Monday to attend the Finney-Houghtelin wedding. He paid the University a visit Tuesday morning.
Miss Jennie Sutliff returned Saturday from her trip to Burlington, Ia., where she had been to attend the I. C. convention.
Lizzie Wilder, '82, came up from Armstrong Monday evening to attend the wedding.
"Ben." Butler, the popular business manager of the Courier, spent Saturday in Kansas City.
Julia Watson, '81, came down from Topeka last Saturday on her periodical visit home.
James B. Ainsworth, of Olathe, a last year's student of the State Agricultural College, has added his name to the roll.
J. J. Crowder, '84, remits his subscription to the Courier, from Lane, Kas., and writes that he will be with his class at the beginning of next session.
Miss Olive Thompson and Miss Mamie Swaim are the latest additions to the Kappa Alpha Theta fraternity.
L. H. Leach, '84, visited Kansas City and vicinity not long since. He says he will never visit the latter place again "when it is damp weather." He is suffering from a severe cold since his return.
N. A. Boles is in Albuqurque, N.M. He expects soon to take charge of a smelter near that place.
Miss Katie Simpson, a last year's student, is now attending the Wyandotte Academy.
H. T. Smith has returned. He enters the Law Department instead of finishing with his class. His classmates are glad to have him back none the less.
C. B. Cramer, '79, was up from Eudora one day last week. Of course he found his way up to the University.
E. F. Stanley, of the Normal Class of 82, was in our halls one day last week, shaking hands with old friends.
Gen. W. F. White, the genial general agent of the Santa Fe, was at the University Monday. The General is escorting the Hon. Mr. Holyoake over his road. He said he took the M. P. through the western part of the State in the night time.
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Clarence Smith, one of last year's prominent Normals, has been elected County Superintendent of Wyandotte county by a majority of 500. The Courier extends its congratulations.
CORSETS. You can buy an excellent corset for 50 cts at Geo. Innes & Co.'s.
What is the use of language when a company of the fairer mortals makes a "fraternity," and Young Men's Christian Association is composed partly of ladies?
If you are going to marry after Commencement take a look at wedding stationery at Warren's.
Considerable excitement existed among our embryo politicians on the night of the 7th, several missing their studies and staying up all night listening to election returns.
If you want birthday cards call at Bates & Field's. They have a very full and artistic line of Marcus Ward's, Prangs & Ward's, and Gay & Co.'s productions.
The Oreads did a meritorious act in electing J. P. Jacke President. Mr. Jacke had worked in the society four years without receiving a single honor at the hands of the members.
Finest stock of ribbons, buttons, dress goods, cloaks, and everything in the dry goods line at Geo. Innes & Co.'s.
The Juniors are thundering forth their oratorical productions during the present session.
Moses among the rushes
Was as pure as pure could be.
If you'd be as pure as he.
Why, buy and use the brushes.
kept by C. W. Straffon.
Prof. Canfield.—"Gleed, what we want is a velocipede. Suppose we get one between us?" Prof. Gleed. —Good idea. Guess that's the only way we could manage it—get it between us!"
America's great actress; Charlotte Thompson in Jane Eyre, Nov. 28th.
Pliny Soper made one of his periodical visits to Lawrence, last Friday.
Look, read! Silk handkerchiefs, cuff buttons, scarf pins, silk muffers, and fancy goods, specialties at Bromelsick's.
Why is Lindley different from a Chinaman? Because he dont like Rice.
If you want pocket books or purses call at Bates & Field's, for they have just received a new and large assortment.
Last Friday the scientific corps of the University, consisting of Profs. Snow, Smith, and Patrick went up to Topeka to attend the meeting of the State Academy of Science. Prof. Snow read three papers before the body, one relating to the Ghila Monster which he has been observing during its six months residence in the University, and two in regard to his Natural History Expedition to New Mexico this summer. Prof. Patrick delivered an address upon some experiments he has recently made with rare minerals. Prof. Smith also delivered a lecture upon his recent observations of the comet, illustrating it with the magic lantern.
Splendid assortment of ladies' Merino hose and fleeced hose at Geo. Innes & Co.'s.
If you want Florentine stationery for wedding or birthday gifts call at Bates & Field's.
S. M. Smith, of 780, has just returned from Guaymas, Old Mexico, where he has been engaged in a surveying expedition along with Hugh Richards.
Erasmus Hayworth '81 attended the session of the Academy of Science at Topeka. He paid a visit to the University last Saturday on his way home.
Ladies' Merino vests at 35,40,and 50 cents,at Geo. Innes & Co.'s.
The long talked of Society of Civil Engineers is soon to be a reality. It is to be hoped that every encouragement will be given to the organization as its aims are most worthy ones. Owing to the increased interest in the Engineering Department and the accessions to the classes, the society has every promise of success. Prof Frank Marvin is giving the matter his personal attention and hopes soon to place this society on a level with the others of the institution.
Silk muffers cheap at Bromelsick's.
Quite a number of our students think of making an excursion to Kansas City to-morrow to hear Ingersoll.
If you want fine gift books at low prices call at Bates & Field's.
PERSONAL.
L. D. L. Tosh '73 has been quite sick for some time at his home in this city.
L. P. Hol, Mt. Union College, Mt. Union, O., visited the University last week. He was a representative of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity of that college.
Corlie Cockins spent several days last week visiting friends in Leavenworth.
Mrs. Houghtelin left on the 8th for the Quapaw Agency where she will visit her daughter Grace Finney.
Agnes Emery '84, spent last Saturday in Kansas City.
S. W. Brewster, '83, went home on the 4th. He remained until after election day.
O. D. Walker, '83, was called to Kansas City one day last week on business.
Mamie Woodward '81 startad for California, where she will spend the winter visiting relatives and friends.
Nellie Woodcock, '82, is visiting relatives in Chicago.
F. D. Hutching, '83, visited his home at Osage on the 7th. He cast his vote with the Republicans.
Alice Bartell, '83, was out of school several days last week on account of quite a severe attack of fever.
H. T. Smith, law class '84, spent several days at his home in Mound City two weeks ago. He went to exercise his right of franchise.
Agnes Lowe, Butler University, Ind., who is in the west on account of ill health, has entered K. S. U. She was at the Kappa Kappa Gamma key.
Mrs. Hunsicker, of Osage City, spent several days last week in Lawrence, visiting her daughter Miss Clara.
Hattie Dunn, '85, spent last Saturday and Sunday in Kansas City, visiting her friend Annie Blish.
L. H. Leach was absent again last week. There seems to be some (Arm)-strong attraction for him down near Kansas City.
James Connor, formerly of the University, returned home last week from Aspen, Col. He met with quite an accident on his way home. A stage in which he was riding was thrown over a precipice, injuring him se-
L. D. L. Tosh '73 has been quite sick for some time at his home in this city.
L. P. Hol, Mt. Union College, Mt. Union, O., visited the University last week. He was a representative of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity of that college.
Corlie Cockins spent several days last week visiting friends in Leavenworth.
Mrs. Houghtelin left on the 8th for the Quapaw Agency where she will visit her daughter Grace Finney.
Agnes Emery '84, spent last Saturday in Kansas City. S.W.Brewster,'83, went home on the 4th. He remained until after election day.
O. D. Walker,'83, was called to Kansas City one day last week on business.
Mamie Woodward '81 startad for California, where she will spend the winter visiting relatives and friends.
Nellie Woodcock,'82, is visiting relatives in Chicago. F. D. Hutching,'83, visited his home at Osage on the
Alice Bartell, 783, was out of school several days last week on account of quite a severe attack of fever.
H. T. Smith, law class 84, spent several days at his home in Mound City two weeks ago. He went to exercise his right of franchise.
Agnes Lowe, Butler University, Ind., who is in the west on account of ill health, has entered K. S. U. She was at the Kappa Kappa Gamma key.
Mrs. Hunsicker, of Osage City, spent several days last week in Lawrence, visiting her daughter Miss Clara.
Hattie Dunn, '85, spent last Saturday and Sunday in Kansas City, visiting her friend Annie Blish.
L. H. Leach was absent again last week. There seems to be some (Arm)-strong attraction for him down near Kansas City.
James Connor, formerly of the University, returned home last week from Aspen, Col. He met with quite an accident on his way home. A stage in which he was riding was thrown over a precipice, injuring him severely.
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Miss Mamie Simpson, who has been in Chicago for some time, taking instructions in painting, returned home last week. She will renew her class in painting here.
Harry Pinkney has had his first case in "moot court" and was successful in winning the case. We bespeak for Harry a bright future as a limb of the law. Peabody Gazette. Mr. Pinkney, who was a student here last year, is now in a law school at Albany, N. Y. His many friends here will be glad to hear good news of him.
Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Benediet, of St. Louis, who were in Kansas City attending the State Congregational Convention of Missouri, held in that city, came up to Lawrence to visit Prof. Spring and other friends. They looked over the University while here.
Glen Miller, '84, our local editor, now has charge of a class in book-keeping.
A. E. Curdy, 84, enjoyed a visit from his mother Mrs.W.W.Curdy, of Humboldt, last week.
Miss Hattie McFarland went down to Kansas City last week. She expects to make quite a protracted visit in that city.
F. H. Clark, of the Normal Department, was elected President of the State Convention of the Y. M. C. A., held at Topeka last week.
C. A. Casmire, a well-known student of a few years ago, passed through the city on Thursday on his way home to Iola. He has been spending some time in Las Vegas, N. M.
Nellie Grover, 87, has been confined at home for some time by sickness.
Hon. T. Dwight Thacher, of Topeko, made a short address to the students in chapel Friday morning.
Miss Nellie Thacher, '81, attended chapel Friday morning.
Mrs. Mary Brown, widow of the historic and heroic John Brown, sat upon the rostrum in chapel Friday morning.
MONKEYTEMS
Patronizing Senior, speaking of temporary laboratory to Instructor in Chemistry: "Well, Mr. B., I see you have a fine new barn here." Experienced Instructor: "Yes, I guess I shall have some ponies in the room, too."
Professor.—"The real meaning of a word is often lost sight of when applied to some object. We may take an example: Mr. M., what is the color of a blackberry when it is green?" Mr.M.-'I think it is red." The class was fully satisfied with the illustration.
Miss Nellie Neill, formerly a sweet singer of Lawrence, now of Topeka, visited the University one day last week, in company with a friend.
"Ocean me not," the lover cried. "I am your surf—to you I'm tide, Don't breaker heart, fair one, but wave Objections thine—this sand I crave." "Oh, billow Bill," she blushed, "I sea You would beach osen shore by me; But I'm mermaid not yet in seine, And shell for years that may remain."
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As he sat on the steps on Sunday night he claimed the right to a kiss for every shooting star. She at first demurred, as became a modest maiden; but finally yielded. She was even so accommodating as to call his attention to flying meteors that were about to escape his observation. Then she began "calling" him on lightning bugs, and at last got him down to solid work on the light of a lantern that a man was carrying at a depot in the distance, where the trains were switching.
"No one loves me," said she shyly,
And her blushes came and went;
"Some one loves you," said he softly,
As he nearer to her bent.
"Who?" she murmured with quick glances, That from marble words might fetch,
Nestling close, the maiden waited:
"God, He loves you," said the wretch.
Badger.
Artistic Printing. PROMPTLY EXECUTED BY Hoadley & Hackman.
LUCIEN PETTINGILL,
Has the Largest and Best Assortment of Stoves, Hardware, Cutlery and
SKATES IN THE CITY. CALL AND SEE HIM.
Private Tuition.
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Mr. W. O. CARPENTER continues to give instruction in Classics, Mathematics, General English Literature, and Book-keeping "a specialty." Many past students of the University and Pupil Schools, can testify to the paius-taking system pursued by Mr. Carpenter, and the assistance they derived in facilitating their examinations.
For Terms, Etc., address Lock Box 42, L'wrence.
TO THE PUBLIC
We wish to say, If in Need of Boots and Shoes,
THE
THE FAMILY SHOE STORE!
STORE!
Carries the largest stock in the city. All goods bought for cash. The assortment in all lines is large.
Prices Right. Courteous treatment to all.
MASON'S.
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Silk Handkerchiefs a Specialty at Famous. UNIVERSITY COURIER.
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W. W. FLUKE,
DEALER IN
PIANOS, ORGANS MUSICAL MERCHANDISE,
127 Massachusetts Street,
J. HOUSE The Popular Clothier
Of Lawrence, Kansas,
Takes great pleasure in submitting for your inspection new designs and styles. The latest novelties in Mens', Youths', Boys and Childrens Clothing for Fall and Winter wear. As leading Clothiers, we shall endeavor to sustain the same good reputation for the future as has been our aim in the past. We offer only first class clothing and pay strict attention to details, guaranteeing perfect satisfaction as to quality, style, workmanship, and perfect fitting garments, at lowest possible prices. We solicit an early inspection of our stock and your patronage.
J HOUSE.
CHARLES ANDERSON,
DEALER IN
GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, BRAN,
CHOP FEED, ETC.
students' patronage solicited. 130 Massachusetts St.,
Lawrence, Kan.
LAWRENCE GAS & COAL COMPANY,
DEALERS IN
Anthracite, Cherokee, Leavenworth & Scranton
SHAFT COALS,
Delivered in quantities to suit customers G.W.E. GRIFFITH, Prest. R.C.JOHNSTON, Secy.
GEO. GINNES & CO.
JOBBERS AND
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DRY GOODS & CARDENS
109 Massachusetts St.
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WILDER BROS.,
MANUFACTURERS OF
SHIRTS, COLLARS, CUFFS,
—AND—
UNDERWEAR! From Measure.
We are now occupying our New Building and are prepared to do all work in our line that the public might desire.
Have on hand a full life of
SHIRTINGS AND FLANNELS!
—FOR—
Fall and Winter USE.
All Measures kept on file for future reference.
FACTORY: North end of New Hampshire Street, opposite Durfee House.
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For Neckwear go to Famous. UNIVERSITY COURIER.
HOADLEY & HACKMAN,
AD ASTRA PER ASPERA
JOB PRINTERS
AD ASTRA PER ASPERA.
FRAZER HALL BLOCK,
CONSTRA PIR ASTERRA
JANUARY 29, 1861.
LAWRENCE, - - KANSAS.
20 to 25 per cent. saved by buying of Famous. UNIVERSITY COURIER.
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JOHN HUME, DEALER IN BOOTS, SHOES AND RUBBERS.
To the Students of the University I would say, do not forget that Hume's is the place to buy your Fine Shoes, Rubbers, etc. A large stock to select from and at bottom figures. Remember the place, 125 Massachusetts Street.
B. B. PORTER,
Oysters Confectionery.
Oysters
FSTERBROOK STEEL PENS
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Leading Numbers: 14,048,130,333,161.
For Sale by all Stationers.
THE ESTERBROOK STEEL PEN CO.,
Works, Camden, N.J. 26 John St., New York.
I have a number of City Lots for sale on monthly payments. Wm. T. SINCLAIR.
G. H. MURDOCK, Watchmaker and Jeweler, Diamonds, Watches, Clocks, Optical Goods, Etc. 57 Mass. St., Lawrence, Kan.
J. D. PATTERSON, Dentist Office over Woodward's Drug Store.
Kansas Furnishing Goods AND Hat House
103 Massachusetts St.
The Latest Styles in sll kinds of Hats and Furnishing Goods always on hand and prices low on everything. Call and See.
MEDAL
OF
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ROBT. W. KIP.
Manufacturing Jeweller, 63 Fulton St., N. Y.
Of gold and silver, cheaper than any other firm in the country. Satisfaction in every case. Monograms cut and engraved. Gold Rings made to order. Goods sent to all parts of the country. Send stamp for illustrated pricelist. This medal by mail 20c.
LABOR SAVING! SELF TEACHINGS BOOK-KEEPING.
A new text-book, on an entirely new plan. The explanations, illustrations and systems of references so complete that the pupil can perform the work practically unaided.
At least two-thirds of the labor ordinarily devolving upon the teacher saved, and the pupil taught that most valuable lesson—self reliance.
Much of the work to be performed by the learner has been photo-engraved at great expense from elegant business penmanship, making the pages in all particulars as his should appear and affording the most practical instruction in penmanship.
Part first, containing initiatory sets, examples, explanations and forms of principal and auxiliary books, with more than twenty engraved pages and parts of pages will appear August 1st, and the completed book, containing special forms of book-keeping, will be ready October 1st.
A circular, giving an outline of the work, will be mailed to any address, and proof pages, showing form and method, will be mailed upon receipt of five letter stamps. Address WILLIAMS & ROGERS.
Rochester Business University, Rochester, N. Y.
TEACHERS WANTED !
Of every kind, to fill fall, winter and spring engagements now coming to hand.
Graduates and Undergraduates of any school seminary, or college, of little or no experience, or other persons desiring to teach, should not fail to address at once, with stamp, for application form,
NATIONAL TEACHERS' AGENCY.
Cincinnati, Ohio.
N. B.—Situations in the West and South a specialty. Good pay to local agents and private correspondents.
FULTON & TRUEBLOOD'S School of Elocution and Oratory, Kansas City, Mo.
Instruction in elocution, in all of its branches. Special course for professional men and those desiring to fit themselves for teachers of elocation or public readers. Regular course, one year, from Oct. 10th to June 10th. Partial course eleven weeks including one term. Summer course of five weeks, especially designed for teachers and college students. For circular giving terms etc. Address, FULTON & TRUEBLOOD, Kansas City, Mo.
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Wiedemann Manufactures Ice Cream from Pure Cream. UNIVERSITY COURIER.
FOR Fashionable and well-made Clothing for men and boys;
FOR the latest novelties in Hats, Caps and Furnishing Goods;
FOR Largest Stocks and Lowest Prices;
FOR An established reputation and Strictly Square Dealing;
STEINBERG, THE KING CLOTHIER,
87 Massachusetts St.,
LAWRENCE, KANSAS.
NEW GOODS NEW AND ELEGANT FALL STYLES ARE NOW AR RIVING FROM NEW YORK AT MRS. GARDNER & CO'S.
MOAK BROS.,
TEMPERANCE
BILLIARD PARLORS,
66 Massachusetts Street.
SPENCERIAN
SPECIAL ATTES
STEEL PENS AND INK
Samples of the leading styles of Pens, specially adapted for College and Commercial use, sent on receipt of three-cent stamp, with circulars of all the specialties. IVISON, BLAKEMAN, TAYLOR & CO., 753 & 755 Broadway, New York.
M. H. SWIFT, Jr.,
No.57 Massachusetts St.
ALL NEW GOODS, LOWEST PRICES
NOVELTIES IN
Neck Wear, Silk and Linen Handkerchiefs, Hosiery, Gloves Collars, Cuffs, and Suspenders.
Do Not Forget the Place: NEXT DOOR TO ELDRIDGE HOUSE.