The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-11-27
WIcHITAC COLLEGES
FRIENDS, UNIVERSITY NOTES.

FRIENDS UNIVERSITY NOIES-
Several students have taken advantage
of the Thanksgiving vacation and are
making short visits 10 their homes.
Every week brings IN new donations for
the library. This time IT is a fine coIsec-
ton OF historical works from the shelves
OF VIM. F. Smiths book store Mr. Smith
has been loyal TO the university from the
beginning and this is not his first hand
some donation Much credit is due DR..
Hoss. professor Of elocution and oratory,
for his tireless efforts in building up the
library.
President Stanley spent Friday and Sat
urday at the Southwestern Teachers as
ISOLATION. held az Anthony. where he de-
livered an address before the association
The president has a wide acquaintance
among the teachers of the state gained
during his state superintendency, which
leads to frequent calls similar 10 the
above.
Mrs. Jay has been on the sick list dur
ing the past week, but she Is now recov-
ering.
The south hail IS undergoing quite q
transformation during the vacation. The
to pretty room on the first floor, and an
elevator which is to serve as a dumb
waiter between the dining room and the
basement is being constructed. The whole
boarding arrangement has been re-or-
ganized on the club plan. making the cost
to each student but little more than the
actual outlay for provisions. The matron
and students spare no efforts 10 make
the dormitory life among the most pleas
ant features OF the eyar.
Repairs are also going on IN the fabora-
tories in the basement OF the University
building. providing for greater comfort
for the students. The library and study
rooms are being re-arranged so as to give
better accommodations.
With the closing of I'll. football season
We indeed hope much 70 De proud Of In
spired by victories college spirit has
climbed 10 the highest peak OF the cupola
We have no bruises TO feel sorry over
and no deeds TO lament of The Scarlet
and Gray have triumphed and made their
first debut on the gridiron.
Now comes the season when close appli-
cation 10 lessons Is looked for by the fac
ulty, and with victory for our part We
can meet the requirements at the close
Of the term with never wavering line.
College spirit may nave to have some
way OF escape, and as we enter the long
winter months let US have some literary
contests of some kind and prove the fact
that college men and women are not made
up OF an enlarged brain alone nor do they
consist of a constitution that excels only
in athletics; but. on the other hand. is a
harmonious combination of well trained
mind and body that is equal to any task.
After the football season was over many
OF the University boys gave vent 10 their
uncomfortable feelings by marching In a
body through the city celebrating their
victories in such a Wild and uaneard-of
manner in Wichita thu many citizens
We're unable to form any conception of
the purpose of the affair. 1t is the begin
ming Of more 10 follow"
From to o'clock Thursday afternoon
the parlor of the College hall was filled
with groups of ladies who were fortunate
to have had invitatA ms to one of the
prettiest afternoon parties OF the season.
The reception was given in honor OF Mrs.
Edmund Stanley. who had recently been
welcomed to the city an6 20 the Univer-
sity's social life. Mrs Jay and Miss Pol
lard. the charming hostesses. were assist
ed in receiving the guests by Mrs. G. w.
Hoss
The pariors Of the hail were dsrkened.
the mellow light from many prettily shad-
de lamps giving an unusually picturesque
effect. The decorations we're elaborate
and among them the handsomely gowned
guests moved and chatted in a delight
fully formal manner Bouquets Of carna-
tions were scattered here and here. their
bright coIors relieving the more sombre
effect OF the gracefully grouped palms.
The clear, soft tones of the piano which
was presided over by Miss Calhoun and
Miss Thompson. made pleasing accom-
paniment 10 the uninterrupted strain OF
During the afternoon Miss Burleigh
and Miss ORC Pollard had charge OF the
dainty refreshments which were served
from pretty decoyated tables half hidden
among chrysanthemums and palms.
In every particular the event was a DE-
lightful opportunity for the ladies Of the
immediate vicinity Of the University 20
meet Mrs Stanley and to enjoy the hours
as pleasant yplanned ny the hostesses.
II is probable that this is the first Of
many charming society functions connect
ed with the university. but IL is safe 20
saw that no hostesses will be more sue
cessfuI in entertaining their guests than
were Mrs. Jay and Mss Pollard.
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