THE UNIVERSITY KANSAN.
VOLUME VII
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 1911
NUMBER 74
A GREAT DAY FOR ST.PATRICK'S SONS
THE ENGINEERS' PARADE
WAS THE FEATURE.
Mechanicals Win Ball Game and Tug of War—250 Couples at the Dance.
One of those times which make school history and which will always be a pleasant recollection to every one who participated, oeured yesterday when from noon till late at night the engineers celebrated their first Engineers' Day.
Attending chapel in a body they were addressed by Prof. Thomas Clark. The engineers' glee club sang. Returning to their own building there were more speeches by Mr. W. L. Herrington of Kansas City, Mo., and Henry Hoffman. At 12:15 the big event of the day, the parade, started on its way over the campus, through the student residence district, through Massachusetts street, terminating at McCook field. The University band headed the procession, while the professors of the engineering School followed in automobiles. Then came the electricals, with a cleverly designed float, a power plant on wheels, which furnished the current for operating electrical machinery that followed. A walking telephone transmitter, tephone poies and a huge receiver comprised the remainder of the electricals' contribution. The civils displayed three floats, the first drawn by a steam roller representing a grading camp, the second portraying a section of railway under construction, and the third a huge railway bridge, complete in every detail
Following these, a great dirigible balloon gaily decorated, was the offering of the mechanicals. The municipal engineers, some on a water wagon and others dressed in the garb of "white wings," followed.
immediately afterward came the miners, with an ore crusher, and drills. They worked away industriously, frequently discharging a blast that added to the realism of the scene. The chemicals brought up the rear of the procession with a float portraying a portion of a laboratory. The odor which emanated from this wagon filled the air with an obnoxious stench.
Among the clever designs were a great sea serpent, about fifty yards in length, a man-propelled automobile, a rickety wagon drawn by an emaciated mule, labelled "Delegate from the Law School," and a casket containing a geology quiz "killed March 7."
At McCook Field.
Upon arrival at McCook field dinner was eaten by the hungry crowd. Coffee was served free. Prof. P. E. Walker, head of the mechanical department, furnished ice cream and cake to the mechanical ices.
Prof. Erasmus Haworth opened the athletic events with a short speech congratulating the engineers on starting the custom of an annual holiday. He also opened the ball game by throwing the first ball which went over the plate. The mechanicals and miners then played three innings, which resulted in the score of 1 to 0 in favor of the机械icals. The batteries were: Roberts and Sommers for the miners, Ashercroft and Dahlere for the机械icals.
The boxing matches between Campbell and Fairchild and Conates and Smith were well contested from the start. Both bouts
were declared draws by Referee Parker.
The baseball game between the civils and electries was won by the civils by the score of 2 to 0. The game was three innings in length.
The tug of war across Potter lake did not take place. As a substitute two tugs of war on terra firma were held. In these the mechanicals won from the electricals and the miners from the chemicals. The referees were Professor Walker and Gardner.
Schwab, a chemical, won the standing broad jump. Filley, an electrical, was second. Professor Johnson and Briggs measured off the distance as nine feet and ten inches.
The half mile race was won by Fisher, a mechanical. The timekeepers, Professors Hood and Veatch, snapped their watches on 2.253. Hartman, an electrical, was a close second.
The championship ball game resulted in a victory for the mechanicals. In the four innings played they made one talley, while the civils were whitewashed.
The most exciting event was the relay race, the last attraction on McCook. Sixteen men ran on each of the four class teams. The four-lap relay race was run off in light-nine-like time. The sophomores won with the seniors close behind. The freshmen finished third and the juniors came last.
In the evening 250 couples attended the dance. The music was furnished by Shanty's five-piece orchestra, and lasted till midnight. The electricals hung special decorations of the different school pins, painted on a large glass, on the railings of the balcony. In the first of the three feature dances all of the lights were turned off except the colored lights on the pins. The pictures of Dean Marvin and George Russell, chairman of the day, were thrown on a screen. In the second feature dance the pins and red z's were shown while in the third dance spotlights were used.
BARN PARTY TONIGHT.
The Y. M.-Y. W. Party Will Be Picturesque Affair.
If the activities, which have been going on in the gymnasium all day are not misleading, the students of the University who attend the Y. M.-Y. W. party tonight will be treated with an entertainment found, usually, only on a farm. The gym is being decorated to resemble a barn loft, as nearly as possible. A big load of hay was carried in this afternoon and another of corn stalks was deposited in different corners of the floor.
Chancellor Strong has made arrangements to speak at a number of high school commencement exercises next month. He will speak at the following places:
Greensburg, May 17; Kinsley, May 18; Syracuse, May 19; Tonganoxie, May 22. He will make the address at the dedication exercises of the new library building at Midland College at Aitchison on May 30.
The excitement of the evening will be participated in by everyone present, as the main part of the entertainment will consist of games, Virginia reels and last and foremost in a good many minds, a prodigious quantity of eatables.
Chancellor Will Speak.
ALUMNI PLAN FOR GIRLS' DORMITORY
FACULTY AND LAWRENCE
WOMEN START MOVEMENT.
Only a Small Dormitory Will Be Planned at First—Chancellor Is Favorable.
The refusal of the state legislature to provide a girls' dormitory for the University, as requested by the board of Regents, will not cause the University to do without dormitories, if the plan which has been set on foot by a number of state agencies is successful.
of University women is successful. Two weeks ago there was a gathering of the faculty and Lawrence women, who are members of the American Collegiate Alumni association. At this meeting a committee was appointed to plan some means by which a private dormitory for girls can be financed. The members of the committee are Miss Evadne Laptad, Mrs. W. H. Carruth, Mrs. L. E. Sisson, Miss Eugenie Galloo, Miss Fay Dodge, Miss Alberta Corbin, Miss Agnes Thompson and Mrs. T. H. Chalkley, Miss Laptad, the chairman of the committee, said this morning: "The object of the dormitory is to provide the girls with a comfortable home and to give them every opportunity of pursuing their school work."
The dormitory is not a money-making scheme, and is only expected to support itself. At first the committee does not expect to accommodate more than thirty girls, but if the experiment proves successful with this number the proposition will be carried on on a larger scale. These private dormitories have proved successful in many of the Eastern schools where they are very common. At Michigan they have gained great efficiency. They were started there in the same way in which the dormitory is planned by the women here.
The dormitory will be controlled and disciplined by the University. When interviewed formally upon the proposition, Chancellor Strong said: "The house will be considered a University dormitory, providing it is under the University control."
Dean Templin, Professor Carruth and Registrar Foster have expressed themselves as heartily in favor of the idea.
"Jesus Christ, the Son of Man and the Son of God," the first of two lectures for the women of the University, will be given by Prof. W. C. Payne at Myers hall, Sunday, April 2. at 3 p.m. Mrs. Blanche Lyons will sing "Jesus Only."
CANCELLED ALUMNI DATE.
Extra Session of Congress Will Keep Senator Borah Away.
Senator Wm. E. Borah of Idaho who had promised to deliver the alumni address at commencement has notified the association that he will be unable to come, as he will hold into July will detain him extra session of congress which days, to be able to announce the name of the speaker who will take The association hopes, in a few his place.
Lecture for Women.
NEED OF CONCENTRATION
Prof. Clark of Illinois Believes in Hard Things.
"If I could go through college again I wouldn't work so much as I did, but at studying time I would give my individual attention to the task. There is a big difference between study and mere fooling around," said Dean Thomas A. Clark, of the University of Illinois, in chapel yesterday morning. "Besides working with a definite purpose I would do more hard things because I believe we get the best training from things that are difficult."
Professor Clark strongly favored courses in public speaking because every one in active life greatly needs the ability to speak intelligently. He also emphasized the value of the chance to hear prominent men and women during the college career.
"I would learn to play some athletic game and I believe every student should get into some branch of college activity; but above all I would urge that every person in his college work learns to do at least some one thing especially well."
"Learn to know your instructors as far as possible. I failed to do this thoroughly, but I did profit by knowing one man well," said Professor Clark. "A man should be more than a student only and should get a knowledge of human beings."
STATE-WIDE ALUMNI.
Kansas City Organization Plans for One.
Kansas City, March 31.—The members of the alumni of the University of Kansas that live in Kansas City, Kan, decided at a meeting in the district courtroom yesterday to give a reception at 2 o'clock on the afternoon of April 8 to all Kansans who attend the alumni banquet in this city that night. Motor cars will be provided for a drive over the city. A letter will be sent to all the K. U. alumni of Kansas inviting them to come. The officers and committee are: E. L. Fischer, '92, president; H. L. Miller, '02, secretary; L. D. L. Tosh, '73; William Stevens, '79; F. D. Hutchings, '83; E. C. Little, '83; M. E. Pearson, '85; T. A. Pollock, '89; M. L. Alden, '95; E. K. Robinett, '97; L. O. Carter, '99; Wm B. Sutton, jr., '99; C. R. Cooksey, '00; C. D. Dail, '04; Ray Adams, '04; Thomas M. Van Cleave, '08; C. W. Loveace, '04—Committee.
H. L. Miller and M. E. Pearson were appointed as a reception committee to arrange for the meeting. The purpose is not to organize a state alumni at the reception, but to discuss plans there, and if it meets with approval, to organize later. There is a national association with headquarters in Lawrence, but no state organization. There are organizations in both Kansas Citys.
Sherwin Accepts.
Word has been received from R. A. Sherwin, of Hanover, New Hampshire, that he will accept the position of football and baseball coach at the University next year. He will report on September 1.
Elmer H. Ditmar was called to his home in Clay Center very suddenly this week because of sickness in the family.
JUNIOR PROM
WILL START AT 6
MANAGERS DECIDE TO TRY AN INNOVATION.
Vill Close at 3 O'Clock—Chanceller Strong Grants a Half Holiday.
If you are going to the Junior Prom this year you will have to start in the afternoon. Announcement was made today by Don McKay and Roseoe Redmond, managers of the Prom, that it had been decided to start the Prom promptly at 6 o'clock and that the dance would be concluded in time to clear the gymnasium by 3 o'clock. This decision will mean that the Farce will start shortly after 6 o'clock and that the dance will start at 8:30 o'clock.
For some time there has been considerable discussion concerning the time of closing the Prom and after consultation with the Chancellor it was decided to adopt a custom that is generally in use in Eastern colleges. In order to allow ample time in which to prepare for the event, the Chancellor has announced that there will be a half holiday on the afternoon of the Prom.
WILL GIVE 8 RECITALS.
The managers say that the Prom this year is to be as great a social event as it always has been in the past. Within the past few months there has been considerable talk about the attempt that has always been made in former years to outdo the former Prom and there has been considerable oposition to the plan. This year's Prom is to be unique and brilliant, but not extravagant. Kelly's nine-piece orchestra has been engaged to play for both the farce and the dance. The farce is entirely musical and reports from practice say that it is extremely elever.
From Now on Fine Arts Students Will Be Busy.
The department of music and expression of the School of Fine Arts will have two classes of recitals this spring: those given by the seniors and those given by the special students.
Recitals to be given by the seniors are as follows:
Lucile Barrett and Cornelia Hardeastide of the department of expression, April 25.
Lillian Kirchhof of the department of expression, May 2.
Mabel Hess, piano recital, May th.
Creola Ford, piano recital, May 11th.
EIGHTH MUSIC FESTIVAL, Robinson Gymnasium, April 6th and 7th. Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra of 50 players. Five Noted Singers, Two Local Artists, Three Concerts.
Constance McCammon, of the department of expression, May 16. Gretchen Rankin, of the department of expression, May 18th.
Lyla Edgerton and Clara Hase, piano recita. May 25th.
The recitals of the special students are as follows:
Agnes Husband,, voice recital.
April 26.
Student Tickets $1.50 at the K. U. Postoffice or from student representatives
Hazel Browning and Chloe Cory of the department of expression, May 9th.
Will Teach in Chicago.
Prof. E. H. Hodder has accepted an offer from the University of Chicago to teach two courses in American history in their graduate school next summer. He will take his family with him.
Insley Dayhoff of Kansas City, Mo., has been pledged by the Pi Upsilon fraternity.
Last Junior Party! Thursday, April 13th
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