THE KANSAN.
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UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
VOLUME IV.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, FEBRUARY 8,1908.
NEAR 2,000 MARK
THE NEW TERM OPENS WITH FLATTERING PROSPECTS.
Most of the grades for the past term had been turned in to the registrar's office at noon today, and the force in the office was busy sorting the cards. The number of flunks has not yet been determined, but "it looks like the usual number," said Registrar Foster today as he was looking through the cards of a bunch of delinquents.
The second term of school opens Monday with the enrollment hovering close around the 2,000 mark. Today the enrollment lacked only about a dozen of reaching 2,000 and Registrar George O. Foster said he expected to see it go past 2,000 before the middle of the first week.
The Grades Are Nearly all in and There Is the Usual Number of Flunks.
"But the freshmen need not worry if they have made a fair effort to do their work. The University is always lenient with the first offenders." For the past five years about fifty students each year have gone home at the close of the first term.
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ANNUAL POST-EXAM JUBILEE.
Y. W. C. A. and Y. M. C. A. Celebrated Ending of Quiz Week.
The annual post-exam jubilee entertainment of the Y. W. C. A. and Y. M. C. A. was held in Robinson Gymnasium Thursday evening with Harry Herman, president of the Y. M. C. A., as master of ceremonies. After the use of a progressive conversation scheme for getting acquainted, the crowd was arbitrarily divided into sections representing the various schools of the University. The "Fine Arts" made a hit with their pantomime orchestra concert under the leadership of John Ise and E. B. Gift.
The brief program was vigorously cheered by the audience. Roy Ridnour sang a solo, Miss Patti Hiatt gave two entertaining readings and John Ise furnished two whistling solos.
Hot chocolate and wafers were served at the close of the evening's hilarity.
PHI BETA KAPPA INITIATION.
Honorary Society Gave a Banquet Last Evening.
The annual initiation of the Phi Beta Kappa society was held last night in the parlors of the Methodist Church. A splendid three course luncheon was served. With Professor E. Miller in the toastmaster's chair the following program was carried out: "Alone with the schedule," Hazel Branch; "To Grind or not to Grind," Burton Sears; "Academic Honors,"Cora Dolbee; "Vox Studientium Vox Universitatis," Ben Hill; "The World and the Quiet Person," R. D. O'Leary; "President's Address," Professor E. Miller.
Those taking the initiation were: Otto Barteldes, Hazel Branch, Cora Dolbee, J. A. Hess, Ben. Hill, Mattie Kent, Evadne Laptad, Madonna Rankin, Burton Sears, Rosalie Stone.
OKLAHOMA ATHLETE HERE.
K. U. BAND PARTY in Fraternal Aid Hall Saturday, Feb. 15,'08
Football and Track Team Star to Enter School.
Charles Armstrong, of Kingfisher, fullback and center on the football squad of the University of Oklahoma last fall and a member of the track team has entered the University for the second term. Armstrong will not be eligible for athletics here for a year. Besides being a football player of considerable calibre, Armstrong holds a record of 10 feet 6 inches in the pole vault.
HAD INTERESTING PAPERS.
Jurisprudence Club Wrestles with Mighty Problems.
The Jurisprudence Club met last night at the home of Professor Moore. A paper was read by Mr. Grant on "Abatement of Public Nuisances." A lecture was given by Mr. Mann on, "Sociological Evidence against the Materialistic Theory of the Evolution of Man."
John Means, a freshman in the engineering school last year, has entered the University for the second term.
Miss Kate Reynolds of the Fine Arts School, is visiting her parents in Clay Center this week.
Shanty's Orchestra
8:30 o'clock sharp
ANOTHER TWIST
TIGERS GET COMPLETE DRUB- BING THURSDAY EVENING.
Woodward and "Billy" Miller Starred in Spectacular Game— Score Was 24 to 18.
Tonight Kansas will meet Washburn in Robinson Gymnasium and Monday night William Jewell from Liberty. Last Saturday night in a fast game in Topeka the Jayhawkers beat the Congregationalists 18 to 17 and expect another victory tonight.
Playing like fiends and in the lead throughout the contest, the Jayhawker basket ball team took the Tigers into camp for a second time Wednesday night by a score of 24 to 18. Spurred on by the victory of the night before Captain McCune's men could not be stopped. They had splendid team work while time and time again "Billy" Miller dribbled the ball the whole length of the field repeatedly. Woodward made phenomenal goals from the field, scoring 18 out of the Jayhawkers' 24 points and starring throughout the contest.
Score-Kansas, 24:
NUMBER 34
G FT F
McCune .2 0 0
W. Miller .0 0 2
Bergen .0 0 4
Woodward .7 4 3
M. Miller .1 0 0
Wohler .0 0 2
Totals.10 4 11
Missouri—18.
Ristine .2 6 0
Burress .1 0 5
Henley .2 0 2
Gardner .1 0 2
Bernet .0 0 1
Totals.6 6 10
Must Be Approved at Iowa.
Private houses wishing to rent rooms to students of the University of Iowa must first be approved by the university authorities. The two sexes are not permitted to room in the same house and each place that rents to women is required to provide a general reception room.
10 Lecture on Telephony.
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L. E. Mason, manager of the Bell Telephone Company of Lawrence, will give a series of lectures on the Telephone to the Electrical Engineers during the second term. These lectures will be held twice a week in the Physics building. Mr. Mason is a graduate of the University of Kansas.
Professor Glenn on a Trip.
Prof. P. A. Glenn made an observation trip to Jefferson and Leavenworth counties Friday and Saturday. The investigation was made in connection with the field work of the entomology department.
IN THE SOCIAL WHIRL.
Many Parties Mark Close of the First Term.
The band boys gave the third party of their series Friday evening. Only a small crowd attended. They will give several parties this spring to pay the remaining debt on their uniforms.
The term end has been celebrated by a series of brilliant social events. The sophomores gave an interesting party Thursday evening. The crowd was small owing to the variety of entertainments given that evening. Earl Woodward and Beatrice Reed led the grand march. Ward Cook and Edith Myers, Milton Bosse and Pearl Emley gave out programs.
The Freshmen give the third party of the week tonight in F. A.A.
PIANO RECITAL TUESDAY.
Edward BaXter Perry to Give Concert Here.
The second recital of the Fine Arts course will be given in Fraser Hall Tuesday evening by Edward Baxter Perry of Boston. Mr. Perry is a blind pianist and has given more than 2,000 lecture recitals during the past twenty years. He is probably the best known pianist in the United States. His recitals are always interesting on account of the explanation of each number which he gives. The athletic ticket will be good as well as the Fine Arts ticket.
Sig Alphs Entertain Tonight.
The Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity entertained at a seven o'clock dinner and informal dance at the chapter house, 1015 Tennessee street, this evening. About twenty-five guests were present. Beginning at 7 o'clock a several course dinner was served, and the remainder of the evening was spent in dancing. George Belt, Tod Sloan, and Leo Crables of Kansas City were the out of town visitors.
Sigma Nu Informal Dance.
The Sigma Nus gave an informal dancing party in I.O.O.F. Hall Thursday evening. J.D. Newly and O.C.Jones of Kansas City were the out of town guests for the evening.
Basket Ball
TONIGHT
Robinson Gymnasium K. U. vs. Washburn.
Celebrate Washington's Birthday. Junior Party February
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