The Washburn Mid-Continent from Topeka, Kansas • 6

THE WASHBURN MID-CONTINENT. 8 The Mid-Continent. Junior class. Taken altogether, they show activity of the right kind and have helped to make this one of the most prosperous years in the history of the college. As the present staff lays down its quill and surrenders unto other hands the welfare of the college paper, it is only fitting that acknowledg ment be made of the uniform support which has been extended us.

We realize that the students would have preferred a weekly paper, but the financial embarrassments of recent times seemed to forbid a weekly which would really be creditable. Next year the management intend to attempt this, and we bespeak for them the unwavering loyalty of our students. Published by the Sudents of Washburn College. M. W.

AXTELL, '95, Editor-in-Chief. ASSOCIATE EDITORS. LITERARY F. K. Hammers, q6, S.

J. Evans, '96. R. E. Kropf, '95.

J. E. Hyett, '98. LOCAL W. W.

Silver. E. C. Scott, '97. M.

A. Nelson, '98. W. S. Belden, '95, Exchanges.

Thos. Gray, '96, Religious Notes. E. C. Goodno, '97, Alumni.

The Washburn College Monthly magazine, $1 per Year. Entered as Second-Class Matter at the Topeka Postoffice. Address all Business Letters, Gould Adams, Topeka, Kansas. It is with sorrow that we announce that Prof. Woodworth will not return next fall.

By his genial kindliness, his interest in all that concerns the college and his ability as an instructor, he has endeared himself to the student body. Especially will he be missed in the Glee Club, of which he has been the very life. The Mid-Continent wishes him unbounded success in the new worlds which he is to conquer. A review of the events of the past year must prove a source of satisfaction in many respects to all lovers of Washburn. Not only has the scholarship and literary excellence of the college been maintained, but many new features have been introduced which are the outcome of a healthy life and activity.

In the early fall there was a revival of athletics, which made at least a creditable beginning for the better times which are to follow. The Art Department was first recognized as of some importance and put into the hands of a most competent instructor. There seems no reason why it should not become one of the most important of all the departments. In spite of the knowing head-shakes of those who said it could never be done, an expensive lecture course has been maintained, and better than all, the year was closed free from debt. A much stronger course is promised for the coming year.

The Glee Club, under the direction of Prof. Wood-worth, has deservedly become one of the most popular features of Washburn life. If the club makes as rapid improvement another year as it has this, it will surpass anything Washburn ever had in its palmiest days in the past. Three or four other things have lent interest to the present year. The presentation of the Greek play, Electra, is worthy of special notice.

The organization of the Panthygaterian Society for young ladies, has met a long-felt need. The joint debate between the literary societies was the first of what it is hoped will prove to be an annual contest. Last but not least is the annual by the Academy Declamation Contest. Thursday, May 30, the annual declamation contest of the academy department was held in the college chapel. Although the night was rainy, quite a large audience was present.

The program was opened by a piano duet by Miss Mona McVicarand Miss Ingalls. Miss Nellie Ansel then delivered "Sister and in a very pleasing manner. She spoke clearly and rendered the difficult parts with much skill. The second declamation was "A Vision from the Civil War," by Mr. Ernest McDonald.

He has a good voice and will in the near future make a good orator. Next followed Miss Clara Sellards, who secured first place. She delivered "Darius Green and His Flying Machine," in a very skillful and pleasing way, captivating all her hearers. Her delivery was nearly faultless, with the exception of some words not clearly spoken. Here the program was varied by a vocal solo, "The Fields in May," by Miss Kathryn Arnold, in her usual sweet manner.

"Nicholas Nickleby Leaving Squeers' School," was Mr. E. S. Leland's selection, which he-made to appear quite real. The judges decided that he.