The Washburn Argo from Topeka, Kansas • 8

10 THE WASHBURN ARGO. He is a close student and frequently comes to Topeka to consult the physicians here upon some knotty points in his studies. Miss Gustie Arnold instructs the Louisville youth with a success which only could bave been gained by a long experience at Washburn. Miss Frances Tracy is teaching in the Silverton, Col. schools.

Arthur J. McCabe is "ye festive" city reporter for the "Topeka Daily Capital." Miss Mara Becker is at home at Netawaka. She is teaching the school at that place and keeping up her investigation of fungi. EXCHANGE. Mr.

W. C. Worley will represent the Kansas association in the selection of judges for the interstate -Emporia Collegian. In a foot-ball contest recently, Princeton defeated Yale by a score of 6 to 5. This is the first time Yale has been beaten sincc 1879.

The University of Kansas is being treated to a course of lectures delivered by the most prominent men of the State. The first one was given by Lieut. -Governor Riddle a few days ago. The "Collegian," published by the students of Emporia College, has just made its bow to the college world. The students of this new college show commendable enterprise in their efforts to advance their school.

A great deal of feeling is manifested by eastern colleges on account of the decision of the boat race last summer. The race was given to Bowdoin on the grounds of a foul. The Bowdoin Orient is having a hard time defending the reputation of her crew and college. The Eureka academy is the name of an institution situated at Eureka, Kansas. The building is already enclosed and school will open next September.

The Congregational churches of Southern Kansas are the prime movers in this project and in thus establishing a thorough fitting school for the higher institutions of the State they show a keen appreciation of the educational needs of the country. ATHLETIC. Foot. Is White Red stockings and Stone is a most efficient captain. Huntington and Buxton are the champion runners.

Tomeroy is a terror to everybody that gets in his way. Skinner and Storrs had better put their calves out to pasture. If we can't get a gymnasium, let's have a roller skating rink or roller coaster. We would suggest that proficiency in either base ball or foot ball be one of the necessary qualifications upon entering Washburn. Bergen is training up his muscles by swinging twelve pound dumb-bells.

Look out, Sullivan. It looks as if Adams had eaten his Thanksgiving dinner just before he had his measure taken for that new uniform. The foot-ball boys present a fine appearance in their new uniforms. Under the excellent management of Captain Stone the team is in good trim and is ready to play anything in the State. The following is the foot-ball team as chosen and arranged by Captain Stone: Rushers; Pomeroy, Adams, Buckland, Mulvane, A.

Tucker, Storrs and Bergen; Quarter Back, Stone: Half Backs, Huntington and Buxton; Full Back, Skinner. Doctor's gymnasium is covered with snow and the wind is whistling through the cracks, SO sharply that the boys can't play foot-ball, We ought to procure boxing gloves, Indian clubs, dumb-bells and do what we can for selfpreservation until the new gymnasium is completed. The colleges of Kansas need stirring up; they need something that will bring the students together from the different institutions and while arousing spirited competition will create a fellow-.