The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-02-28

! cursion" to Whitehorse Canyon last
Thursday afternoon. The ladies seemed
/ to have awaited themselves of their leap
/ year privileges. as each one had several
manly escorts. All report an enjoyable
! trip and a splendid time.
The Normal now boasts Of a full fedged
Shakespeare club, but as only the Seniors
are considered eligible material its mem
bership viii be limited ana select. The
Juniors regard it as an unwaranted as
sumption of Shakespearialism on the part
Of the Seniors
Mr.. kelso looks quite lonesome this
week without his mustache. and several
conflicting reports are abroad as to how
he came to suffer such a grievous loss
Mr. Kelso is not volunteering any infor-
nation himself on the subject
Mr.. II. d. Powers, who has been a
member of the Junior class during the
past two terms. will sever his connection
with the Normal next week and enter the
field of journalism. His many friends
wish him success in his new venture
Mr. +. Z. Dilley, who was called sud
denly to Emporia. Kansas, last week on
account OF the serious illness of his father
returned last Monday. Mr. Dilley reports
his father much improved in health.
Several photographs of the Normal
building and class rooms were made this
week for the Normal Educational Exhibit
at the worlds fair. They Will he placed
in the Oklahoma section of the education
al building.
y special program was given by the Oc-
cident Society on Monday night, February
%. which was of unusual interest. Every
number was well sustained and every par
ticipant acquitted himself well. The pro-
gram was as follows:
Opening Overture. ..-...............Sel Selection
Normal Orchestra.
REGULATION. ..........' The American Flag
Miss Mabel France.
Whispering Vocal Duet
Misses Cowgirl and 4yson.
flano Solo. The Charge of the Hussars"
Miss Carrico.
Rotation. The Swell in Hoss Car
Mr.. Thomas.
chorus. &c.,, --..-....-.-' MI. vernon HIII
Occident Chorus.
Recitation. 'Sherman'S March
Miss Able
Reading Washington's Reverence"
Miss Sloat.
Piano Solo. La Fileuse'
Miss Grove.
Recitation..."Th Little Blackeyed Rebel
Miss Renifrew.
Chorus ...........--........''Na nkee Doodle
Occident Chorus.
Tableu.. Red. White and Blue
Young Ladies.
Closing Selection. Normal Orchestra
The Katherine Ridgeway Concert COM
psny gave an excellent and high class per
Torrance at the Normal Hall last We'd
nesday evening. and il was without doubt
the best entertainment given in Alva this
season. Every member Of this company l.
an artist OF unusual merit. Miss Ridge
way as 4 reciter has no equal and the au-
dience showed its appreciation OF her ef-
forts BY according her encore after en-
core and showeung upon her the most
rapturous applause. Miss Nellie May
Brewster acquitted herself very creditably
in her soprano parts and she also was the
recipient OF many hearty encores- MI
Ker as a basso cantsnte did very fine
work. and his interpretations were q q
high order. Mr. Iamhsrson's brilliant
work on the piano is worthy OF high com
rendation in every way and he certainly
has a bright future before him The peo-
ME OF Ava would gladly welcome a re-
turv, Of this company az airy tine and &
fs houei that AIvz may be teTCreo By an
other one Of their excellent concerts AT,
an early date
A sp~cisl school exhibit % the class
work in the various departments CT the