WHAT IS THIS GAME OF RUGBY?
QUESTION HAS BEEN ASKED BY MANY STUDENTS.
Coach Kennedy Tells Few of Most Important Differences From American Game.
"What is this game of Rugby anyway?" is the question that has been asked by a number of students at the University during the past few days. The question was put to Coach Kennedy this morning, and, although he does not claim to be a living exponent of the English sport, he willingly made notes of a few things he has gleaned from the Rugby rule book, which he has been carrying in his hip pocket during the past month.
"To my mind there are six important differences between Rugby and the present American game of football," said the coach.
"First, Rugby requires fifteen men on a side.
"Second, Rugby does not permit interference.
Third, Rugby rules declare that once the ball is 'down' it must be put in play again in such manner that both sides have an equal chance at possession on the ball, the object here being to abolish the necessity of 'hanging on to the ball' under the Ameri can system.
Fourth, effort is mainly directed towards developing a machine so that the man with the ball is followed, rather than preceded by his teammates.
" Fifth, Rugby does not permit the use of the forward pass.
"Sixth, the thing for the man carrying the ball to do when tackled, is to pass it back to a teammate.
"Other important innovation would be the practical elimination of the 'heavy man' from the game. Speed becomes a primary requisite under Rugby rules. Kicking also becomes an essential for every man on the team. A player must be able to kick wi either foot and do it on the run too."
MISSOURI CHOOSES COACH
Hollenbach From Pennsylvania
Next Mentor.
After many months of effort Missouri has at last selected the football coach for next year. An other Eastern man has been chosen, this time it is Hollenbach from Pennsylvania. He has been coach of the University of Pennsylvania and before that was a member of the team of that school.
The Missouri papers have become very enthusiastic over the new coach and are predicting great things that their team will do in the Missouri valley next fall.
Miss Zaza Weathers, a sophomore in the College, is back in school this week after having been confined to her home at Hutchinson, for the past two weeks, on account of sickness.
H. C. Waters, a former editor of The Kansas, and now a reporter on the Kansas City Star, spent Sunday visiting friends in Lawrence.
Reis Ryland returned yesterday from Kansas City where he had been visiting friends.
HOLD BANQUET APRIL 15.
Sigma Xi Fraternity Annual in Snow Hall.
The members of the Sigma Xi fraternity of the University will give its annual banquet in the lecture room of Snow hall, Friday April 15.
Dr. McClung, of the University School of Medicine, will preside as toastmaster at the banquet. Seventy members of the fraternity, including the alumni are expected to be present at the occasion. Invitations will also be sent to chapters in nearby schools to send representatives at that time.
Following the banquet an interesting program has been arranged by members of the local chapter. It will consist of various sorts of scientific burlesques and will be announced in detail later.
One of the novel features this year will be the preparation of the food which will be served entirely by members of the local chapter.
RECEIVED APPOINTMENT
A Sophomore Will Go to Annapolis.
James W. Wolf of Garden City, a sophomore in the School of Engineering, this week received an official notice from Washington of his appointment to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. The appointment was secured through Congressman Madison of the Seventh district.
Mr. Wolf will take the required entrance examination in the early part of next week at Topeki and then will leave for Annapolis to take the physical examination
Wolf is the second student in the University to receive an appointment to Annapolis this year. Orville Warner, a junior law was appointed the early part of the year, but did not accept.
Will Rehearse "Alice" Tonight
Tickets for the Music Festival were placed on sale at the cheek stand this morning. An effort will be made to dispose of 500 student tickets within the next two weeks. The tickets admit to concerts given by eight noted artists and one of the best orchests tras in America.
Rehearsals of "Alice in Wonderland," the play to be given May 14, by the Women's Student Government association, will begin tonight with a reading of their parts by the principal characters in Fraser hall. The committees have completed their plans and the preparations for this first Girls Gala Day promise an interesting addition to the annual schedule of University events.
Tickets on Sale.
Oh! Omegas Will Celebrate!
A banquet celebrating the fifteenth anniversary of founders'
day of the Chi Omega sorority will be held at the chapter house
this evening. Before the banquet initiation will be held for Miss Elizabeth Dunaway.
Chi Omegas Will Celebrate.
Debaters to. Boulder.
The debating team for the Kansas-Colorado debate left this morning for Boulder, Colorado. The debaters for Kansas are Geo. Probst, Foster Cline and E. Overman. The debate will be held tomorrow evening.
Invitations were received by a number of members of the faculty of the University yesterday to attend the annual banquet of University of Kansas alumni and former students, at Kansas City Saturday evening, April 9. The banquet will be prepared for 300 guests.
Annual Dinner at Kansas City Next Saturday
ALUMNI WILL MEET.
The letter which accompanies the invitations says: "As the main purpose of the dinner is to renew the K. U. spirit of K. U. men—now numbering upward of 600 in and about Kansas City—we desire all to join in making the evening one of mirth and good fellowship. There will be the usual number of real, live speeches, but they will not be allowed to interfere with the greetings of old friends and the meetings with new."
Spoke to German Verein.
Prof. E. H. Sehorer spoke at the Germain Verein Monday afternoon. He told the necessity for medical students to be able to read German and French, in order to read the magazines and current literature printed in these languages. Germany and France, he said, were far in advance of this country in the progress of medicine and surgery.
OREAD NEWS NOTES.
W. H. Sears, a former University student, spoke to the class in evidence in the School of Law this morning.
Prof. W. S. Johnson will read selections from Swinburne, at 1:30 Thursday afternoon in room 211 Fraser.
F. E. Hipple of Hutchinson visited with his son Gene, a junior law, Saturday and Sunday.
Della Peek, a freshman in the School of Fine Arts, will leave for her home in Salina, this week
All those who wish to tryout for the tennis matches with Baker, April 30, are requested to notify either Watson or Bigelow this week.
Misses Grace and Sylvia Thes trup were called Saturday to their home in Williamsburg, on account of the death of their brother.
The Buchanan club will give its annual spring party Friday in Ecke's hall.
D. H. Brenamanan attorney in Topeka, will speak at the Y. M. C. A. meeting Thursday evening at Myers hall on the "Trial an Crucifixion of Jesus Christ from a Legal Standpoint."
Ruth Van Doren, a sophomore in the College, who has been at home since the holidays, is back in school.
Chancellor Strong is in Mankato today where he speaks at the dedication of the new high school building.
Ellis Mallam, '09, who is now in business with his father in Kansas City, visited friends at the University Sunday.
Richard H. Jones of Kansas City, Mo., a student in the School of Law, has withdrawn from the University.
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ABOUT "THE REDCOAT."
Love, Tragedy and Comedy Under Yorktown's Guns.
The period in history upon which the romantic drama, "The Redecoat," is based is one of the most fascinating that could be imagined. At the time of the surrender of Yorktown Washington was a comparatively young man. His generals and staff officers were boys of 22 and 23 years. Their love affairs and gallant conduct in defending their country combined with the picturesque dress of the century and the spirit of liberty which was the life of the time, all tend to make "The Redecoat" one of the most interesting of plays.
Those who have been privileged to attend the rehearsals declare that it is also brimful of good comedy of the cleanest kind and the comedy follows close on the heels of tragedy in this play which tells the story of the beautiful niece of a famous Whig who fell in love with a Redecoat.
"The Redecoat" will be produced at the Bowersock opera house on the night of April 13 and 14, under the auspices of the
"The Redecoat" will be produced at the Bowersock opera house on the night of April 13 and 14, under the auspices of the Daughters of the Revolution.
The date for the Missouri-Kansas debate has now been definitely set for April 30. H.C. Marks and R.M.Perkins compose this team.
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