THE KANSAN.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
VOLUME IV.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, SEPTEMBER 28,1907.
SCORED THE SNOB
ANNUAL ADDRESS BY CHANCELLOR TO STUDENTS.
NUMBER 4
Plead for Spirit of Democracy, Permanency of Students Suggested Dormitories.
Chancellor Strong in his opening address yesterday in scatching terms scored snobbishness among students and made an earnest plea for the continuance of that democratic spirit that Kansas has been noted for. He stated in his address that he thought the establishment of dormitories was the only way in which a return to "old college life" could be brought about and impressed upon the fraternities the importance of using their splendid opportunity of cultivating a true college spirit. His remarks were in part as follows:
"I always approach this occasion with considerable emotion. When so many important things must be mentioned, the wrong word may be spoken. It is a sad thing to know that many in this student body will fail before the end of next June and fall by the wayside. Something is radically wrong somewhere when so many of our students quit at the end of one year. As you enter this new life, take a little time to think. Do what you came here to do. The University wasn't founded primarily as a place for a good time. There is a serious side to class work and to University life, and the students should be honorable in regard to this part of their work.
"Another question that arises is, What is the best way to increase the democratic spirit of the school? We do not have many snobs here nor many aristocrats in one sense of the word, but we must have the assistance of the students in order to keep democratic spirit alive."
The Chancellor then discussed many plans of developing school unity and meeting the problems of school life. He suggested the dormitory system as a means of bringing about a common spirit among the students. The fraternity and sorority houses aid in some measure to bring this about, but do not affect the school as a whole. In the regulation of social life and the life of the school in general, the fraternities and sororites must play their part. It is essential to have the cooperation of all, if the best interests of the school are maintained.
He further commented on the apparent looseness of discipline and the relation of the new college to the old. A man is much the same after he leaves the university that he was while in it. Very few make any radical change in their habits of living. Hence it is essential to keep one's self under a discipline more or less strict.
SENIOR CLASS TICKET NAMED
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'08 "Barb" Boys Announce a Ticket. Composed of Both "Frat" and "Barb" Men.
"Frat" and "Barb" Men.
At a meeting of about two dozen of the "barb" members of the Senior class Wednesday evening a class ticket for the coming year was made out. The fact that a man was a "barb" or a "frat" man was not used as the standard in selecting the names, but rather the question whether the person could or could not fill his place if elected.
The election will be called Tuesday noon in the chapel room by R. L. Douglas, acting president.
The ticket as made out is as follows: President, Allan W. Dodge; vice-president, Roy Cook; treasurer, Clifford Corp; secretary, Susie Shaffer; editor annual, Carl Young; manager annual, John Schwinn; manager play, Frank Parker; chairman play, Cecil Forter.
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Additional "Frat" Pledges.
Since last Saturday the following men have pledged to the fraternities:
Phi Kappa Psi:-Geo. Fife, Kansas City.
Beta Theta Pi:-Max Wilhelmi, Lawrence; Thomas Palmer, Wamego; Harold Fish, Topeka.
Phi Delta Theta:-Herman Walker, Hutchinson.
Phi Gamma Delta: — Chas. Richardson, Cleveland, Ohio; Robert Roos, Kansas City, Mo.; Robert Banks, Kansas City, Mo.; Horace Brain, Kansas City, Mo.; Forest Amsden, Wichita; Edward, Amsden, Wichita; Harry Heaton, Wichita; Reginald Sherman, Wichita; Geo. Boughton, Leavenworth; Clyde Watkins, Council Grove; Peter Hood, Pittsburg.
Sig Alph:-Warren Belows, K. C.; Harry Cugler, K. C.; Ray Loofbourrow, Wellington; Ben Minneapolis.
Sigma Chi:-Jerome G. Beatty Lawrence; Carl Sherman, Salina; Van Birch, Junction City; Mr. Wood, Ness City.
The sororities are very busy with their rushing and under the new Pan-Hellenic rules they will not pledge any new members until a week from Monday. The Kappa Kappa Gamma entertained their friends with a matinee dance at Bowersock's yesterday, and the Pi Phis will give a dinner dance this evening at their new home on Oread avenue. The four sororities were at home to the new girls of the University in Snow Hall this afternoon.
Sigma Nu:—Wm. Pepperell, Concordia; Frank Burn, Sedan.
The Alpha Taus will give an informal dancing party this evening at their house, the first one since it was remodeled this summer.
FAVORS JOPLIN
DR. HETHERINGTON IN CONFERENCE HERE THIS MORNING
Tells Athletic Board Where Game Should Be Played.—No Decision Reached.
Dr. Clark W. Hetherington, manager of athletics at Missouri University, was here this morning conferring with Manager W. C. Lansdon and the Athletic Board about the Thanksgiving game and eligibility rules. The place for the turkey day game was argued all morning and no definite conclusion was reached. It is evident that a real problem is before the two schools. Dr. Hetherington seems afraid of Lawrence for some reason, and favors Joplin or Kansas City. The K. C. A. C. proposition was mentioned, but as it means a seven-year contract and an expenditure of $14,000, it was not seriously considered.
Manager Lansdon in speaking of the question said, "We accomplished nothing definite but convinced Dr. Hetherington that Kansas would not go to Joplin. We showed him McCook field with a view of getting the game here. He will discuss matters with the Missouri Board Thursday. Something definite will probably be decided next Saturday."
PRACTICE IS GOOD.
Football Situation Improving Since Hard Work Started.
Coach Kennedy's football proteges held lively scrimmage on McCook last evening, the first one of the year; and before the little battle was over, the varsity had scored 10 points while the scrubs had worn themselves out in vain trying to connect with the varsity's goal line. It was a lively battle while it lasted and bumps and hard knocks were handed out generously by both sides. Using their last year's formations and with Angney at quarterback, the "vets" carried the ball from the kick off straight down the field to a touchdown. Then the scrubs settled down and there was a battle royal until Forter negotiated a field goal. Both sides hung up the "nothing doing" sign for the remainder of the game.
This afternoon the 'Varsity is plugging away at Brunner's freshman squad for the first regular game of the season.
The past week has seen a big improvement in the football situation. Big Tub Reed the 230 pound giant donned the moleskins. Billy Miller is back in the game, and Billy Rice and Julius Cohn will probably report for work next week. There is still a shortage of backfield material. The charging machine has been introduced into practice this week and the men have plugged away faithfully at it.
SCHEDULE FOR INTER-CLASS GAMES
Ten Contests in All—Freshmen vs Juniors October 5-100 Suits Checked Out.
"Let everybody play football" is the new mandate from the Athletic Board of the University of Kansas. One hundred suits have already been checked out and new men as going into the manly game every hour. Five squads are already at work on McCook field and others will be formed Monday. Each class will have one or two squads to work out material for the class tournament which begins next Friday with a game between the Freshmen and Juniors.
Brunner began work with his freshmen squad Tuesday night on the golf links. Twenty-five men are out and Brunner is separating the sheep from the goats. His practice in running down punts is getting the '11 men in good form early and the sports are betting that the newcomers walk off with the class championship. It will be remembered that Brunner's freshmen last year scored a field goal on the 'Varsity in two minutes play in the first real game on McCook.
The schedule is:
Friday, Oct. 4, Freshmen vs. Juniors.
Saturday, Oct. 5, Sophs vs. Seniors.
Friday, Oct. 11, Freshmen vs. Seniors.
Saturday, Oct. 12, Sophs vs. Juniors.
Saturday, Oct. 19, Freshmen vs. Sophs and Juniors vs. Seniors.
Friday, Oct. 25, Freshmen vs. Juniors.
Friday, Nov. 1, Sophomores vs.Seniors.
Friday, Nov. 8, Freshmen vs. Seniors.
Saturday, Nov. 16, Sophomores vs. Juniors.
Saturday, Nov. 23, Freshmen vs. Sophomores, and Juniors vs. Seniors.
The winning team gets a silver loving cup and free trip and admittance to the Thanksgiving game. This is the first time in the history of the sport at K. U. that there has been an interclass schedule with a trophy given to the winning team by the athletic board.
Haskell vs Arkansas Today.
The Haskell Indians played the first game of the football season this afternoon at Fayettville with the University of Arkansas.
'Varsity vs. the Freshmen.
Brunner's tyros lined up against the 'Varsity this afternoon, and the end of the first half the score was 10 to 0 in favor of the 'Varsity. The freshmen played well.