THE UNIVERSITY KANSAN
The official paper of the University of Kansas.
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LOUIS CARNON   EDITOR-Chief
CARL L CANNON   Editor, Manager
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SATURDAY, MAY 13, 1911.
FOR A JUNIOR'S DAY
There has been considerable discussion this week as to the possibility of making a day for juniors during Commencement week. Several of the third year men are already commencing to feel the auspiciousness of their graduation and have expressed a desire to have a concerted movement among the juniors so that the class would make arrangements to stay over for Commencement and see how it is done.
Rumor has it that in the years past those who have completed their College course and were candidates for degrees showed a remarkable degree of verdaney regarding their graduation. In order to forestall any possible blunders next year the men are going to organize this year and start to get in training for the the ordeal.
The plan is to have a Junior Day at Commencement. A track meet between the men who are not on the varsity team has been proposed. Ball games between the several schools and various vaudeville stunts by those dramatically inclined have all been considered. The general idea seems to be to have a day full of harmless fun, sport, and amusement to keep the Juniors here for the Commencement exercises.
The idea is a good one. There is too much hurry among the student body to get away from school as soon as the regular work is completed. If a large number of the Juniors can be induced to remain for the exercises it will not be many years until Commencement week will be the one big week of the year. This idea is in line with the recent movement of the Seniors for a reunion in 1916. Both of these ideas thoroughly worked out will tend to make class reunions a general thing rather than an exception. The movement for Junior Day ought to be given some thought.
The May Fete will always be one of the big gala days at the University. The success of the May Fete yesterday proves that it will be an intrinsic part of school life and that its permanence is assured. Too much praise cannot be given to those who were responsible for the success of the day. The pageant was a truly wonderful creation and the evident pains with which the performers put on each play was
delightful. The crowd was large and appreciative and from early in the afternoon until almost dark there was something doing all of the time. The whole affair was well managed and showed excellent training. To all who were concerned sincere congratulations are due.
The spirit of fight in any University means much for its progress. D. S. Knight, manager of the Keio University baseball team, says that when two Universities play in Japan the feeling runs so high that there is apt to be a fight, and that this encounter is by no means a friendly combat. Knives, pistols, and swords are the instruments which the Orientals use in disputing the prowess of their athletic representatives. When a student is willing to fight for his University, there is not much danger that when its life is threatened they will be found wanting in loyalty. But probably they don't have to struggle with legislators and appropriations in Japan.
Today Kansas is meeting her old rivals the Tigers in track. Missouri is touted as having the strongest team in years and the University has a bunch of track men who are not at all slow. The meet today should be extremely close and some fast time is sure to be made. And above all things if by any chance we are beaten don't go around over the campus with the I-told-you-so expression on your face. The students of the University are not bad losers but they fail to support some of their athletic teams in a way that is no credit to the institution.
Students' Day comes next Friday. On that day all of the grievances of the student body toward faculty administration, and University affairs in general may be voiced. Students' Day is an innovation that is worth a trial. A more complete understanding between faculty and students is desired, and although they meet on a more common basis in this school than in many of our Universities, no harm can come from a closer association.
No, the headline "The Day of the Big Wind" referred to the weather and not to the approaching Students' Day.
Speaking of the attempt to kidnap a young woman student at the University of Kansas Dick Madison says: "We have a very poor opinion of any man who, after having seen the girl students of that institution, would attempt to steal less than an entire class."
K. U. Kidnappers.
H. T. Steeper, '09, who is teaching in the Olathe high school this year is visiting in the city.
Fresh shipment of Allegretti's only original Chocolate Creams. Look for the trademark of the Doves. Exclusive Store. . .
SMITH'S NEWS DEPOT
Phones 608. HILLIARD & CARROLL 709 Mass.
STUDENTS' DOWNTOWN HEADQUARTERS
Just Received
BALLAD OF THE DANCERS.
STUDENTS' DOWNTOWN HEADQUARTERS
(Dedicated by the author with due respect to those gentlemen who plead existing economic conditions as an excuse for their own nastiness. If you don't like it there is a reason.)
I sing the dirge of a Painted Thing,
Lone in a shallow grave she lies,
For none be there that dirge to sing
As none there were to close her eyes
When she stared all night from he
At the jostling shadows overhead.
All night she lay with her vacant
When she  starred all night from her dirty bed
One lower who fondled with iey breath
Lurked at her lips and hid in her hair,
One lover true whose name was
Death;
And would ye know what shadows
whirled
For well he knew what her life had been
In mocking mazes overhead?
And he healed with his kiss her scarlet sin
And some there were in that phantom ring.
All the glittery ghosts of the gay old girl
Grunned and gibbered with mining
treated *
And impudent whisper, the whole long night.
With smug-set countenance they came in silken garments with rustling.
Where that stiff cold face was the only light.
For the great world spoke them fair of fame.
A-glitter with glories of gold and gem They brushed her face with their garment hem.
And others there were, and they the most.
Bearded mankins who wheeled and
So this is the drearisome dirge I sing
Its starving soul on a heart of clay.
Then the dancers  jeered till it sobbed away
lung With leering simper, a leprous host,
And some were old but more were
young;
They tried to warm with their burning breath.
The Painted Thing and her lover, Death.
Through dizzy spirals the dancers swept
With mirtless laughter upon the wind.
But once a timid changeling crept
To the cold white breast of her who
To the cold white breast of her who sinned.
- * * * * *
By the shallow grave of the Painted Thien
But where the dancers at daylight fled I never heard it sung or said; But this I know: when morning broke.
I never heard it sung or whispered.
But this I know; when morning broke,
Full many a troubled dreamer woke;
And the lilt of that maddening music
speed
For all that day through many a head;
And many there were in the throngs of men.
Who feared to sleep and dream again.
—WILLEAD WATTLES.
Professor E. H. S. Bailey went to St. Marys Thursday, May 11, accompanied by Dr. O. D. Walker of Salina, to make a sanitary inspection of St. Marys College. This inspection is an examination into the condition of water, food, and drainage of the school made in connection with the State Board of Health.
Trip to St. Marys.
Reminiscences
[Excerpt from the Weekly Courier for May 15, 1885.]
We are now in the season of malaria and straw hats.
the Dr. held a private reception for the benefit of certain students Tuesday.
The civil service reform mugwump students are the first to buy and sell votes in the College elections.
Prof. Carruth has become quite proficient in the art of painting. The sidewalks bear evidence of this.
The two regents who were here were unable to agree upon a location for the new building. The matter will be decided by the full board at their next meeting.
The faculty has passed a resolution recommending that the regents prohibit all children under the age of thirteen from attending the commencement exercises.
Lawrence has been chosen as the place for the holding of the Inter-State Oratorical association next year. Kansas should make a special effort.
The famous Arion quartette is in town. The members are well known and their friends are glad to see them. They are: Scott Hopkins, of '81, C.F. Scott, of '81, G.C. Smith, of '80, and J.W. Gleed, of '80.
Commencement Gifts
OF QUALITY
A beautiful and nifty assortment of K. U. Jewelry.
A few of the new ones: Shields $1.00 to $5.00, Cigarette Cases $5.00 to $7.50, Tie Racks $1.50 to $5.50, Fobs 50c to $10.00, Tie Clasps 75c to $6.00, and a new assortment of Pins, Buttons, etc.
Our New Souvenir Spoon is a dinger; do not fail to get one—sure some seller. On display in our south window. Also all the other views of K. U. Buildings and Lawrence. $1.00 to $4.50
The
College Jeweler
Protsch Spring Suiting
NOTE: We sell other Jewelry, Diamonds and Watches of quality, too.
CHAS. C. SEEWIR
Printing and Engraving
917 Mass, St.
INDIAN STORE
Teaches Gregg Shorthand and touch Typewriting. Special classes for K. U. Students, School in session all Summer.
Frank Koch The Tailor
727 Mass. St.
744 Mass. St.
A. G. ALRICH.
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We have the largest stock of HURD'S FINE STATIONERY in the city. The latest styles in envelopes and place cards, Engraved cards for Commencement. We have the only copy in the city for this class of work.
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Bell Phone 55. Home Phone 655
1447 Mass, St.
American Beauties, Roses, Carnations, Violets, Sweet Peas, Palms and Ferns for decorations. We cater to students for all University functions.
G. A. HAMMAN, M. D.
Specialist in Diseases of
EYE, EAR, NOSE AND
THROAT
Glasses Fitted. Satisfaction
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Office over Dick's Drug Store
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Jackson Bldg
Your Baggage handled
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Phones 139. 808-812-814 Vt. St.
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First-class work. Prompt delivery
Lawrence Steam Laundry
MOON & JOSTE, K. U.
Agents
SPECIAL WORK
Bell Phone 455
At Oread Greenhouses
At Oread Greenhouses
Cut Flowers
and Designs
South Tennessee St.
Under New Management We want Student Trade
Eldridge House Barber Shop
HODGES & HODGES, Props.
Try Us. Everything New.
Ed W. Parsons
JEWELER
Watch, Clock and Jewelry Repairing. Engraving. 717 Mass. St.
717 Mass. St.
The
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A PLACE TO EAT
1099 Mass. St.
W. C. PARRISH
OPEN FOR THE DANCE
Auto, Hack and Livery
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920-922 Mass. St.
Both Phones 12. Lawrence, Kansas
The Corner Grocery
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