The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-04-25
STATE UNIVERSITY.

Sylvan Kahn and Miss Ollie Hughes Prize
winners I'm Oratory and
Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal
BLOoMINGToN, Ind, April 24.-The con-
test of the literary societies of the univer-
sity. which is always one of the most inter
esting events of the college year. was held
at the chapel Friday night, and there was
a large audience In attendance. The prize
ia offered by the societies, and on Grafton
was awarded TO Sylvan Kahn. an Indian
apolis boy, who discussed "a Problem in
American Politics" the defamation prize
wac given to Miss Ollie Hughes. of this
city, with second to u. II. Smith, also of this
city. The judges on delivery were William
p. Rogers, DR.. w. II. Halstead and Prof. r.
i. Green. On thought and composition
James X. Beck. Mrs. A. E. Lemon and Ed
win Corr.
The Indiana University boys returned
from Hanover Saturday evening and were
much pleased with their reception at Ham
over, and, of course. were much elated
over the victory of IL to d. They were given
q hearty reception. during the entire
game were treated with the utmost courtesy
by the Presbyterian boys.
The Lecture Association has been noti-
fled hat Bishop Vincent will not come to
nil bis engagement here. as he will deliver
no lectures in TINS part of the West. In
&AAo AsS saO 1eo IA
rangements to have Dr.. GuDsaulus, of Chi
cago. come and give his famous address on
"SavOnarola." The date will probably be
May 9.
DR.. Rondthaler. of indianapolis. ex-
changed pulpits with DR.. Luccock, of this
city. Sunday, and in the afternoon gave
the lecture before the students. He took
for his subject, Serving Your Own Gener-
alton"
Mayor Van Buskirk was at Cincinnati
last week attending the national conven-
ton of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity, of
which he is one Of the leading members.
members of the Indiana University chap
ter. Mr.. Buskirk has attended all the ma
tional conventions of Phi Kappa Psi for the
past sixteen years.
Miss Charles Anna Moore has been called
to her home at Vincennes by the serious
sickness of her sister. MISS Albreta, also
well known in Indiana University circles.
Ii Is their intention TO 60 South. with the
hope of better climate for their health. and
Miss Charles will not return to college this
year.
1t is stated on good authority that Indi-
ana University is still to have another
Greek fraternity. and that ere long Kappa
Haines is said to have the matter in charge;
and made the application for q charter.
The new members will be announced in q
few days.
A number of the Phi Gamma Delta boys
of Indiana University went TO Greencastle
Saturday TO attend the annual reception
gwen by the chapter at that place. and are
very much gratifed with the occasion.
The senior law class Is getting ready for
commencement already. and has adopted
range and lavender for its colors.
Arrangements are being completed for
another exhibition at the chapel for the
benefit of the Athletic Association. The
association Is unfortunate enough to be
carrying over o debt created last year, and
the desire is to secure money to wipe out
old scores before beginning ON the new
year.
Edward Bush is the latest addition to
Phi Gamma Delta, and Miss Estelle Dalton
is the latest Kappa Alpha Theta.