College Echoes from Lecompton, Kansas • Page 4

Hillf rif 3 DKALEK IN first meeting of the term, and the faces of most of the old fellows were to be seen in their accustomed places, together with some new faces, and a few old ones who had been absent for some time. The following is the corps of officers as elected: Cunningham; V. Hoad; Sec, C. L. Ilimes; Harding; wish some more of our bright girls would return.

Misses White and Brook remained in L. during vacation. Miss Nellie Butler is to return on the inst. Glad that Lane is so attractive as to induce her to return. Most of the girls spent Xmas and New Years at home, and report having had an enjoyable time feasting on turkey, mince pie, etc.

Saturday is the evening for election Athenian. In his inaugural address on the 5th, President Louderback gave some very timely and commendable suggestions bearing on legislative and general improvement. The new ollicial force gives forecast of a wise and strong administration. II. 1 Banks has again entered school, and swells the Junior ranks to a round dozen.

Injrham went to Iowa to visit his GROCERIES, FLODR FEED, Hardware, Tinware, PAINTS, OIL, BRUSHES, Etc. Oakcs; Chaplain, C. M. Editor, Booth Sergeant, Critic, Ilimes Ilotze. of officers.

XaNTII'I'K. Farney has entered school again, this time bringing a cook with him. lie does not have to batch now. Lew Rosier is back to the again Best Osage City Shaft Coal. "CORNER STORE," LEOOMPTON, KAN.

Zetagathean. Let's see the last time I wrote, the Zets had just gorged themselves on Thanksgiving turkey. My, how the lime flics It seems only a few days since then but examination has swooped down upon us, and after mutilating many, took his departure for a little season then those of us who were able to crowd off the field of action, were permitted to go home or whithersoever we listed and at the proper time Xmas came, bringing parents during vacation. Ward has been down several weeks with a difficulty of the heart. Paul, you have our regrets for your illness, and our sincercst wishes for a speedy recovery.

A spirit to excel seems to stimulate the two working divisions in our society. Treadwell came in from the Territory, and may be found at his old post in society, with a smile for the funny man, a jest for the joker and a word of wisdom for the sober. Hoatson has established the "Rouleau Publishing Co. Printing guar- old society, hall. L.

W. Hampshire is teaching in the Twin Mound district, Douglas County, this winter, and just a few days before Xmas enrolled a new scholar, for life, Miss EmmaDeering, of Lawrence. Old fellow, we wish you much joy and connumbial bliss. The society starts out this term with a strong membership both in members and in a willingness to work. Headquarters tor Students! with him the usual amount of festivities and roast turkey, and by the way, he sent a slice of winter the day before his own arrival, as a kind of dessert for the general proceeding of the season.

Then came New Year, and who says we didn't have a blizzard that day Well, we are all back to Lane, except Butler, and he is on the road, no doubt, and down to business again. All these things have transpired since we ate our Thanksgiving turkey. It hardly seems possible that it has been so long since that time, but so it is. anteed satisfactory or money refunded. Dr.

J. II. Bonebrake has the thanks of the society for his many services as notary public. Franklin writes from Fayette college that no circle of friends there can be compared to the association of the Athenian boys. A production of more than ordinary literary merit from the versatile pen of I.

E. Iliff, Kansas City, was heard with interest at a late session. and we may expect some grand results from the work of the society this term. Zkta. Every college student should belong to some one of the literary societies.

Through them one may soon become acquainted with the students and the customs of the school. By the influence of the old members the new ones are soon induced to shake off the feeling of homesickness and to feel at home among us here. This feeling of ease and freedom is quite essential to the success of any student The intimate association with those who are more experienced and perhaps more advanced, always gives an inspiration to do more and better WM. LEAMEE, DKALKR IN General Merchandise Dry Goods, Notions, Furnishing Goods, Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps, Groceries, Hardware, Tinware, etc. Lecomplon, 1890.

Oakes and Andis went to Auburn, of Half past six will be the hour meeting 'till the revival closes. things. In the society the student learns some practical truths concern Our joint-session with the Calliop-cans proved a season of mutual pleasantry and edification. "Xanthippe" is still serene and peaceable. Hopefully, Socrates.

R. B. KNOCK SON, PKOl'KIETOKS OV THE where they spent a few days with mother, then Oakes went to Meriden, where he spent the remainder of the holidays in a protracted meeting, while Andis betook himself to the southwest, but returned to Auburn just in time to witness the departure from life, of his grandmother, who had dwelt in this vale of tears for more than ninety-one years. Butler retired to Oregon to spend the holidays in quiet, where no festive Zete would be apt to drop in and mar the pleasure of an afternoon nap. Ilotze, Stilson, Burton.

Williams and Johnston are among those who were able to get away from Leeomp-ton to carve the Xmas turkey, while Sharpc and Hinshaw were of the number who saw that things were kept in a lively condition about the historic little city. Last Monday night was the time for the election of officers, being the Lecompton Ledger. ing tne art of composition. True, he gets the theory largely from his regular study of English, on which he makes daily recitations but theory is of little account. He must have the actual practice.

It is here that he acquires the ability to think as he stands before an audience. He comes, by a judicious course of society training, to be able to appear before any ordinary assembly without embarrassment. No training is better calculated to wear off stage fright, with its accompanying stiffness and awkwardness. The above mentioned accomplishments are certainly worth the effort it takes to get them. They may be secured through society work.

Join. Calliopean. Owing to bad weather and various other reasons, there was not enough of the Callas present to have society Saturday evening, but at the present writing, the majority of the girls have returned, and are now anxiously awaiting for the time to arrive for their next meeting. Miss Eva Billings is with us again, and will take an active part in the society this term. We see Miss Laura Grocndyke's Devoted to the interest of City and Vicinity.

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