PASSEDTHROUGH AT ONE-THIRTY
EARTH LEFT COMET'S TAIL EARLY THIS MORNING.
Professor Cady and McFarland of Chemistry Department Conducting Experiments.
At 1:30 this morning the earth passed out of the tail of Halley's comet and no disastrous effects were felt. In fact Prof. H, P. Cady says, "Halley's comet is a fraud so far as the observations are concerned. During most of the time it has been too cloudy or "mooney" to make many observations. We have been running the liquid air machine constantly for the last two days and by so doing may collect some particles of meteoric dust.
Then, on the tops of Fraser hall and the Chemistry building we have had men filtering air, but the result will not be known for several days. By these methods we will accomplish the same results that will be accomplished at Yerkes observatory in California where they have erected a tower and have plates coated with glycerine to catch the radio-active particles. These are so very small, that they are almost inconceivable They form the tail of the comet and are so minute that the pressure of light keeps the tail at all times away from the sun.
Professor McFarland who, with Professor Cady, has charge of the observations, says that owing to the fact that the air is so rarified it is impracticable to analyze the air before and after the passing of the comet. This is being done in several universities, but it is proving a failure.
The weather bureau has sent instructions to the chemistry department giving full particulars regarding observations, but as yet not any conspicuous phenomena have been discovered. Yesterday afternoon there was a halo, called "Bishop's Ring" around the sun, owing to the fact that meteoric dust was in the air.
Last night the clouds were illuminated because of the presence of the comet.
Prof. Ephraim Miller, head of the department of astronomy,says that the earth came in contact with the comet's tail at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon and passed through until 1:30 this morning It was not visible last night, but may be seen tonight or tomorrow night at 10:30 in the western part of the sky.
Professor Cady and Paul Farragher, together with a special writer for the Kansas City Star, kept a night vigil during all of last night in order to make the experiments.
Many Meets Were Held.
Track meets of considerable interest were held last Saturday from New York to the Pacific coast. At Syracuse, N. Y., Michigan defeated the Syracuse track team by a score of 83 to 48. Horner of Michigan won in all 14 points, taking four seconds and a third. Illinois defeated Chicago in a dual track meet by a score of 67 to 59. The first annual meet of the Pacific Coast Inter-collegiate conference was held at Berkeley, Cal. The University of Washington team took first place in the meet. California was second and Oregon third.
Miss Jessie Randell of Corning, is visiting her sister Lulu, a senior in the College.
DIDN'T LIKE ROOTING.
Proverbial Person Thinks Rooters Should Yell Louder.
The middle-aged man with the K. U. jewelry looked nervously about the depot platform and then approached a student. "Say," the middle-aged man broke out, "I've got on a life-sized grouch that is going to stay with me for some time."
The student looked about for an avenue of escape, but seeing none, held his ground.
Now, continued the man with the K. U. jewelry, "my name is Bunk—Bill Bunk, of K. C., and being an old K. U. man, I came down here Saturday to see the ball game. Well, the bleachers resembled a Sunday school convention or a committee of condolence. In the first inning I tried to arouse a little enthusiasm by rooting for our team, with the result that I shocked a girl to such an extent that she stopped chewing her gum for fully five chews and a group of freshmen behind me "hawed." Once during the game the bleachers gave forth a pale imitation of Rock Chalk and then settled back comfortably after this duty. No team can ever win with such support as this. Now when I was in school—" but just here the train pulled in and when the grouch went for his suit case, the student dodged behind a trunk and disappeared in the direction of the Eldridge.
INVITATIONS ARE OUT.
For Wedding of Miss Tabor and Dr. Van der Vries.
Invitations for the wedding of Dr. J, N. Van der Vries to Miss Bernice Tabor of Holton, have been received by their University friends. Dr. Van der Vries is one of the best known professors on the hill. Miss Tabor is a former University girl, having spent two years on the hill. Dr. Van der Vries is a member of the local chapter of Alpha Tau Omega and Miss Tabor of Pi Beta Phi.
The wedding will take place in the First Presbyterian church of Holton, on Thursday, June 9. Mr. and Mrs. Van der Vries will be at home at 1644 New Hampshire street, after October 1.
Miss Alice Nourse, who preceded Miss Nadia Thomas as general secretary of the Y. W. C. A., will visit in Lawrence during commencement week. Miss Nourse is on her way to visit a sister, who is a missionary in China.
Miss Margaret Lapton gave an informal dance Saturday evening at her home, on Louisiana street.
GOOD BAND AT COMMENCEMENT
THE THIRTEENTH INFANTRY BAND WILL PLAY.
Secured Through the Influence of Gen. Funston—Will Play on Tuesday and Wednesday.
According to an announcement made this morning, commencement exercises this spring are to include a novel feature. The Thirteenth Infantry band, stationed at Ft. Leavenworth, will be brought to the University for two days, Tuesday and Wednesday, June 7 and 8.
The band has been secured through the influence of Col. Frederick Funston, a former student of the University. Colonel Funston is now in command of the post school at Leavenworth, and through his interest in his alma mater, arranged to send the band here.
On Tuesday the band will give a concert at nooo, while all of the classes are holding their lunch- eons on the campus. Following that it will lead the parade to McCook field for the senior-alumni ball game and in the evening will give another concert on the campus. Wednesday morning the band will play at the commencement exercises and at the University dinner.
Make Dates
The Thirteenth Infantry band is considered the second best army organization of its kind in the United States. It is made up entirely of professional musicians. The leader will be in Lawrence the latter part of this week to complete arrangements for the coming in June.
Inter-Collegiate Aero Club.
Philadelphia, Pa., May 19.—Representatives from seven colleges met Saturday at the University of Pennsylvania and took steps towards the formation of the American Intercollegiate Association Aero clubs.
The colleges represented were Yale, Princeton, Columbia, Virginia, Cornell, Swarthmore, Haverson and the University of Pennsylvania.
The aero clubs of these colleges and universities have started or finished building gliding machines. It is planned to have at least twenty colleges represented in the Inter-Collegiate Association, and it is expected from time to time to hold inter-collegiate aero contests.
for another of those delightful 'Varsity Dances
Mr. Hale Ellis, of Topeka, visited friends at the University yesterday.
to be given in
Ecke's Hall Saturday Night, May 21
Music by Shanty and his Orchestra
Tickets 50 Cents.
Will Make Special "Write Ups.
Eight students and two faculty men in the School of Journalism of the University of Missouri will make a week's tour after commencement to secure data for writing "boost" stories of several Missouri towns. The trip is to be made under the auspices of the state board of immigration and will be made through northeast and southern Missouri. The stories will be printed in 100 newspapers of the state and various parts of the country.
Lost—A pair of nose glasses, between Snow hall and 200 West Haneock. Leave at Registrar's office.
Kodaks to rent, kodak finishings, latest approved methods. Lawrence Studio, 734 Mass. st.
Nine presses for a dollar. Get a ticket. Reynold's Pantatorium. 1019 Mass. Bed 1361, Home 5642
Send your next roll of films to the Lawrence studio, 734 Mass. street, for best results. Prompt service, low price.
Sophomore Farewell Shirt
Waist Dance, Friday, May 27th.
Calling cards, printed or engraved, any style type, at Boyles 725 Massachusetts street.
If you want the best in Kodak finishings, go to the Lawrence studio. 734 Mass, stret.
If you Would Look Spick and Span, send you clothes to Lawrence Pantatorium on West Warren street. Both phones 506.
Hudnuts' toilet articles, at McColloch's drug store.
Lost—A Delta signet ring in he gym or between the gym and MeCook field. Return to Registrar's office or call Bell 1026. Reward. 2-t
Get your date before too late for the Shirt Waist dance Friday evening., May 27th.
Make your date for the last class party of the season. Sophomore dance Friday evening,May 27th.
McColloch's drug store is the Rexall store. "You know where."
Northwestern Mut. Life Insurance Co. L.S.Beeghly,1415 Mass.
Cap and gown pictures at Squires Studio, 1035 Mass.
Calling cards, printed or engraved, any style type, at Boyles, 725 Massachusetts street.
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Try Trefle, a perfume that is different from others and is sold at McColloch's drug store.
Don't forget it; it is the last dance given by any class this year
Make your date for the last class party of the season. Sophomore dance Friday evening,May 27th.
Fresh limeade at the College Inn
Don't forget the last dance of the season and dance farewell to the University at the Sophomore dance Friday. May 27th.
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