THE KANSAN
The official paper of the University of Kansas.
Entered as second class mail matter September 30, 1904, at the Lawrence, Kansas, Postoffice under the act of Congress, March 3, 1879.
Published every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday of the school year, by the Kansas University Publishing Association.
H. C. WATERS, Editor.
Paul Harvey, Managing Editor.
Clinton Kanaga, Business Manager.
Ralph Harman, Ass't. Bus, Mgr.
Ralph G. Cole, Circulation Manager
Members of the Board:
Ralph Spotts, Fred M. Lyon
Joseph Murray Henry F. Draper
O. E. Markham O. R. Baum
Earl M. Fischer Flavel Robertson
George Bowles
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1909
The papers of the state—that is, the little papers in the small towns where rumors are given more credence than facts have been making much ado over the alleged fact that the University is a rich man's school. A number of articles have appeared which pictures the University as a place where idle, gilded youths, profligates, a crowd of "spenders" waste their time. As most of the students here come from the small towns and rural communities of the state, these misleading articles seem a reflection upon the citizenship of Kansas. The fact that seventy two per cent. of the students are making their way through school by following fifty different avocations shows that the "spenders" here at least make the money that they spend Pretty thrifty bunch of students isn't it, that go to school, spend the fabulous sums of money they are reputed to spend, and then make their own money?
What is most needed at the present in the University is some enthusiasm among the student body. Just now, when the future of the University is in the hands of the legislature's whims, the students should throw off the lethargy which seems to cover them. Nearly all have some friends in the legislature. Write to them at least, and if it is possible go to Topeka and visit them. Before next Friday the students should wake up. The apathy that now prevails can be conducive to nothing but failure—and think what a failure this year means for the University and higher education in Kansas.
Early next week the basketball team invades, for the first time this season, the territory of their rivals in the southern section of the conference. The team leaves Lawrence with a wonderful record of clean victories behind it and the games, no matter who wins, are sure to be clean and hard fought. Washington University has a great basketball team. They have won two games from Missouri this year and will fight it out with Kansas for the championship of the southern division. Washington and Kansas have always been honorable rivals and may the best team win. ___
It is confidently expected
that the number of new students enrolling in the University this week and next will be more than enough to offset the annual hegira which will set in next week as a result of weak eyes and debilitated constitutions superinduced by too great devotion to the midnight oil.
The students of Manhattan gave a dollar each to take the legislature to Manhattan, but as most of the students here are supporting themselves while in school it was not thought just to burden them with such an expense. The wealthy students at Manhattan can well afford such things.
Did you ever notice that "it is the man beside the 'gun' who does the work" in quizzes.
Y. W. C. A. Children's Party.
About one hundred girls enjoyed a "Children's Party" held Friday evening in Snow Hall under the direction of the Y. W. C.A. Each one was in the costume of a child and nearly half of the number represented boys. Miss Maude Carey as "Sis Hopkins" was one of the prominent characters. The girls indulged in such children's games as "Drop the handkerchief" and "London bridge is falling down." Ice cream was served during the evening.
Faculty Ladies to Meet.
All ladies of the faculty are requested to meet with Mrs. Frank Strong next Monday afternoon, February 8, at 3 o'clock.
Ralph Harmon went to Cottonwood Falls, Friday for a few days visit at home.
Miss Carol Hayden is in Kansas City, Missouri, to visit at home over Sunday.
H. P. Miller went to Perry, Friday afternoon,to spend the week-end at home.
Gwynne Raymond is in Kansas City to visit over Sunday at his home.
Victor Lednicky, a sophomore engineer last year, has entered the University for the second term.
The members of the Stout Club gave a party in Smith Hall last evening. About twenty-five couples were present.
The Quiviera Club gave a matinee dancing party at I. O. O. F. hall this afternoon.
Bert C. Frichot, a senior engineer, is spending the week end at his home in Leavenworth.
Fred Cooper, a sophomore in the college, is visiting at his home in Newton, Kansas.
The Tripp Club will give a party in I. O. O.F. Hall this evening.
Miss Martha West of Garnett has reentered school for the second term.
M. S. Smith went to Topeka, Friday afternoon, to visit at home over Sunday.
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Sophomore Committees Named.
The sophomore class has decided to give the customary "prom" to the seniors. This year the event will take place in May. The following committees have been appointed by the president of the class: Social and finance—F. W. Loucks, chairman, M. D. Baer, E. J. McMeel, J. T. Stewart, E. M. Fisher, R. K. Johnson. Decorations—E. E. Grignard, chairman, Mayrea Noyes, Edith Willis, W. T. Emery, G. W. Russell, R. R. Fisher. Invitations-L. E. Overman, chairman; Stella Cornell, Delpha V. Johnson, Anna Williams, Lawrence Brown, and Homer Bergen.
Freshmen Won Thursday.
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In the preliminary to the Kansas-Missouri game Thursday evening, the Freshmen defeated the Clay Center high school team by the score of 42 to 14. Watson and Van der Vries of the freshmen each scored six field goals.
Suffrage Meeting Postponed.
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The meeting of the women of the University to effect a permanent organization of a Women's Suffrage Association has been postponed from Tuesday, February 9, to Tuesday, February 16. The meeting will be held in Room 15, Fraser Hall, at 4:30.
Grenfell Next Week.
Dr. Wilfred Grenfell will speak in chapel on Wednesday and Thursday mornings of next week. His public lecture will be given in Robinson gymnasium Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock instead of at 4:30.
Nebraska's Schedule Finished.
The Nebraska football schedule for next fall has been completed. The Cornhuskers will play Kansas, Minnesota, Ames, Iowa, Peru, Bellevue, Haskell and Washburn.
Miss Edna Oakley, of Kansas City, Mo. is visiting Isabel Thomas a freshman in the college.
Miss Ruth Van Doren, of Kansas City, Mo., has enrolled in the freshman class of the college for the second term.
Home Book Co., 919 Mass. St., has the monopoly in picture frames. The sequel, "Best work, lowest prices."
Take your lunch at the Fairfax after the dances.
The "time limit" for annual pictures is near. Moffett makes the kind you want for the annual and for your friends. See those made for your senior friends and if you want some like them, make your appointment early. Use either phone, number 312. Studio in the 800 block. Satisfaction is assured and work finished when promised.
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