Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-12-29
WESTERN COLLEGE LIFE,
Pleasures to be Found in University
Of Colorado.

BOULDER, CoLo., December 81, 1904
although the college life at the
University of Colorado, because il is 4
co-educational institution, lacks many
OF the features that are dear To q
college man, 1t still has an abundance
OF college life and spirit, fraternities,
sororities, clubs and athletic organIza.
lions all, are parts Of this great spirit
which permeates q place Of learning
ana is called fellowship. The Uni.
versity being situated upon a hill In
the southern portion Of the city of
boulder, is surrounded by boarding
places and "frat" houses, and almost
the entire student body to-day Of 700
together here. Consequently the men
and women OF the school are continual
~ mlngling and the college spirit
which means so much to an institu-
tion Is steadily growing.
rhAIEhNlTlhS.
There are seven mems Greek letter
societies in the University. All have
chapter houses where they live to-
gether and meet. They are Of good
standing, two being the largest
nationally In North America. These
naturally are the spirit of social life
and the entertainments given by them
are elaborate and many times quite
unique House parties for two or
three days with dances and teas in
termingled, Irish wakes to which the
young ladies are wheeled In wheel
oarrows, corn huskings and many
others to numberous to mention. But
the social side Of frat life is only a
small part the principle feature is to
promote brotherly love among the
members and not let them shirk their
studies or girls societies, sororities,
there are three, all being very pro-
minent nationally. They are conduct
ed very much like the mems but are
greater social factors. Each house
has a chaperone who is a counselor
and aids the girls in everything.
Evenings at 10 O'Clock the chaperone
rings a small bell which is a signal
for all callers to leave. This is a
general rule. There are several inter-
fraternity societies which bring the
men OF seperate crowds together and
goes great way in over coming any
rivarly between them.
ORGANIZATIONS
The Womens' League, consisting Of
jhe ladies of the faculty and women
members Of the student body, is an
which In various ways
'aises money for the aid Of girls who
re working their way through the
University. Thimble parties, plays,
lances and other entertainments are
'lven throughout the year and a good
y sum netted. Not only the students
,ut the citizens Of Boulder are liberal
n their patronage and the fund con-
iinues TO grow steadily.
The Young Mems Christian Associa-
.le.i .@~as saER WoEnen's UnrIsman
Association both are Of great spiritual
benefit aud the effects are far reach
ng In the moral life Of the school. s
The Theatrical clubs are prominent
The Dramatic Club gives two plays a
year under the direction Of the Denver
Dramatic School. There are many
candidates for the casts as one gets
much fun from rehearsels and the
iances held afterwards. The plays
are given In the Gymnasium where a
medium sized stage is erected with
foot-lights and all the requisite pro-
perties OF a stage.
The Comic Opera Club is under the
direction OF the head Of the musical
and produces one opera a
year. The Glee and Mandolin Club tour
the state, giving concerts. This is
quite a popular organization because
Of the trips and the many entertain
ments given in their honor.
The student body is organized with
officers who preside at mass meetings
and have charge Of all celebrations.
ATHLETICS.
The university being comparatively
young the athletics are not fully de-
veloped, but they continue to gro"
and a very bright future is ahead.
Foot ball, Of course holds first place
for 1t is the national college game
About 10 men try for positions anc
almost half Of this number are al
practice on the "Varsity" field a weei
before school opens in the fall. TIT
weather being warm the first rev
weeks of work is done in foot bal
pants and sleeveless shirts, the mel
being drilled only in the rudimentar!
parts Of the sport Then comes harde
practice with the men In full uniform
and the grandstands are crowded VIII
enthusiastic students who are unaol
to play but encourage the player
with foot ball songs end yells.
The day before an unusually larg
game when the team only has sigma
practice, the varsity" band and SIT
dent body meet on the field and pra'
tice roofing for the morrow. This is
great impetus for the men towar
hard playing and success. The nigh
Ibefore the game a huge bonnre
erected on the campus and q gian
mass meeting is held. Prominer
members Of the faculty, business mel
lstudents and players, all make snol
addresses, songs are sung and some ~
students dance Indian fashion aroun
the fire. 1t is stirring scene an
and arouses the enthusiasm to its nigl
est pitch. The day OF the game q
riyes, as the home eleven trots on I'll
field the rooters section rises and CIV
a rousine Colorado yell and in a NIL
Int. as the visitors make their appea
lance. the rooters again rise giviI
1.-The visitors their yell just as hearti
and willingingly as II their own roo
ers we're present.
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