THE KANSAN.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
VOLUME IV.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, MAY 23, 1908
NUMBER 69
REGATTA HELD ON THE KAW
WATER SPORTS NEW FEATURE AT UNIVERSITY.
Spectacular Tilting Match in Canoes.—71 Entered in Contests.
A crowd of eight hundred people on the banks of the Kaw this morning witnessed the first regatta ever held by the University of Kansas sportsmen. Seventy-one entries were booked, and the contests ranged from boat racing to boom walking. The river was in excellent condition as the waves were not high enough to interfere with the sport. No accidents occurred, except the upsetting of canoes in the tilting contests. The most spectacular event was the tilting match in which Leland and Schwinn tied against Asher and Johnson. The boom walking match was a close second. This sport is an attempt at walking a slippery pole which is placed over the water. No one succeeded in taking more than a few steps.
Events and winners are:
Quarter mile boat, singles,
7 entries; 1, Bosse; 2, Mosher.
Time 2:22.
Quarter mile canoe, doubles,
6 entries; 1, Groene and Holmes;
2, Powers and Barteldes. Time
2:01 4-5.
Quarter mile boat, fours, entries;1, March, Perkins, Lyon and Mosher;2, Schwinn, Doubleday, Craig and Leland. Time 2:07 4-5.
Quarter mile swim, 10 entries;
1, Clark; 2, Kanaga. Time
5:36 1-5.
40 yard swim, 12 entries; 1,
Sheldon; 2, Johnson. Time :20.
Standing in canoe, 100 yards,
7 entries; 1, Powers; 2, James.
Time :26.
One-half mile, boat, doubles, 7 entries; 1, Sheridan and Griesa; 2, Boynton and Holmes. Time 4:01 2-5.
Long dive, 7 entries; 1 Howard Mervine; 2 Wohler. Distance 90 feet.
Tilting in canoe, 6 entries. Declared a draw between Leland and Schwinn against Asher and Johnson.
Boom walking, 8 entries. No one succeeded in walking the slippery pole. F. Mervine made best distance.
The officials were: starter, Moore; referee, "Dolly" Graeber; judges, Freeman, Raymond, Landrom and Galloway; timers, Sam Usher, Sanborn and Stimpson; scorer, McFarland.
Dean Marvin gave two lectures this week to Professor Blackmar's class in The Family in regard to the water supply and furnishings for houses.
PLAY WAS GOOD
SENIORS MADE HIT WITH THE NAWAB OF ZU ZU.
Rebecca Moody Stars as the Princess Uneeda—Roberts and Frickelton Did Well.
The Nawab of Zu Zu, the musical comedy of the senior class, scored a decisive success before a crowded house Thursday and Friday evenings. The play was enthusiastically received at both performances, and was one of the best ever given by University students.
The play opened with a meeting of the student council, in which the coming of the Nawab and his daughter was announced. The interest centered in the experiences of the royal party at the University of Kansas. The performance was rich with jokes and "take offs" of local interest. Professors and students alike were "roasted" without mercy.
Rebecca Moody as Princess Uneeda was the star of the cast, and interpreted her part with great success. Roy Roberts as the Nawab played his difficult part like a professional. Frank Frickleton, the amusing Professor Nabisco, made a hit with his college clothes and manners. J.B.Rieman made a good second for Professor Carruth. Acting the part of Mrs.Featherweight,the dormitory matron,"Billy" Miller won the applause of the evening.
The chorus with the various features of pioneer girls, cow boys, merry widows and dormitory girls received repeated encores and did much to make the play a pleasing and successful event.
Democrats Fail to Appear.
The Republican club met in Green Hall this morning to meet the Democrats in debate on the question of "Trusts." The latter failed to appear, and after waiting a reasonable time, the Republicans declared the debate won by default.
The Phi Delts will give a dinner Monday evening in honor of Professor W. C.Abbott, who severs his connection with the University at the end of this term. The local alumni members of the fraternity will be guests.
Dinner for Professor Abbott.
Catalogs to High Schools.
Between 2500 and 3000 catalogs of the University were sent to the high school seniors of the state. The newspapers of the state have also received catalogs. Bulletins announcing commencement have been mailed to the alumni.
BRILLIANT FETE
MAGNIFICENT PAGEANT GIVEN ON CAMPUS.
A Large Parade of Various Characters-Nelle Shearer May Queen.
One of the most brilliant spectacles ever presented by University students was seen this afternoon on the campus when the May Games were inaugurated.
The parade formed at Robinson Gymnasium was composed of many varied characters. Four musicians headed the procession followed by little girls and maids of honor for the May Queen. Nelle Shearer, the Queen of May, mounted on a white pony, guarded by rustics, occupied the position of honor. Little boys acting as pages announced her approach. Following the Queen were wandering minstrels, May pole dancers, actors from Pyramus and Thisbe, milkmaids, chimney sweeps, and a number of odd characters.
Marching around the campus in front of Frasesr Hall the procession halted in front of the throne, where a pretty coronation ceremony took place. After the crowning, the wandering ministrels sang. The prettiest part of the performance, the may pole dances, followed. Four poles representing the sororities of the school and one for the University were wound with ribbon by a crowd of girls. The dancing around the poles and the effect of the many colored ribbons made a decidedly pleasing sight.
The Pyramus and Thisbe performance by members of the Beta fraternity followed the pole dancing. This dealt with the experiences of two lovers who meet a tragic death. The milk-maid dance was the next feature. Six girls dressed as milk-maids and carrying milk pails danced round a cow. Martin Poindexter, as the jester, furnished amusement for the audience with his odd make-up and boisterous announcements of the events.
After the performance, supper was served on the campus. The games were given under the auspices of the Y.W.C.A., and were started by Professor C.H.Gray.
Judge Smart to Speak.
Judge C. A. Smart, of Ottawa will speak to the Law School practice court on "The Lawyer and the Trial Court" next Wednesday afternoon.
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R. G. Hemenway, of the college, is visiting friends in Kansas City over Saturday and Sunday.
KANSAS LOSES AT TOPEKA
SENSATIONAL FOURTEEN INNING GAME.
Harlan Was in Great Form—Jennings Made Home Run in Last.
In a sensational fourteen inning game at Topeka yesterday, Benny Young's diamond artists lost to Washburn by the close score of 3 to 2. Through thirteen innings of master playing neither side was able to make a run. The game was the fastest of the season and almost errorless ball was played. Time and time again hits that were labeled two baggers were garnered in and the players robbed of scores. Kansas had several chances to score, but failed in the critical moment. Washburn had only one man on third until the final round of the fray.
Both pitchers were in league form. Harlan did excellent work until the fourteenth when the strain of the battle weakened him, and he allowed the three runs for Washburn. Kansas got six hits from Lornberg, and allowed the Topeka men only three. Fifteen of the Congregationalists fanned the gentle zephyrs and twelve of the Jayhawkers followed suit. The feature of the day for Kansas was the home run in the fourteenth by Jennings.
Van Cleave played right-field in the place of Carlson.
The score:
R. H.
K. U., -0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2-3 8
Wash, -0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3-6
PHI DELTS HOLD MOTHERS DAY
Only Fraternity Here That Gives Function.
The Phi Delts are giving their annual Mothers' Day at the house today. The plan was originated to get the mothers of the different boys acquainted and to show them the University and a good time in general for one day. This morning was spent in driving and visiting the University. After a feast at the house at noon, the party attended the May Fete.
Those here for the event are: Mrs. C. A. McCoy, of Hiawatha; Mrs. D. T. Mervin, Mrs. A. L. Berger, Mrs. D. W. Clark, Mrs. E. S. Nixson, and Mrs. H. O. Leonard, of Kansas City, Missouri; Mrs. Lapier Williams and Mrs. E. W. Poindexter, of Kansas City, Kansas; Mrs. A. Pemberton and Mrs. C. V. Holmes of Emporia; Mrs. C. L. Dolman, of Topeka, and Mrs. H. T. Taylor of Larnard.
Chancellor Strong gave the commencement address at Herrington last night.