Emporia Collegian from Emporia, Kansas • 2

Helt Boorey have tho best line of home made candies. "Great promises ride forth in the morning in a gilded coach and return after nightfall on foot." Kellogg, of Emporia, now wears the shield and dagger of the Phi Delts. Lawrence University Courier. A gramatical paradox Even the greatest man may come across a grater. "What is the worst thing about riches?" asked the Sunday school superindent.

And the new boy said: "Not having any." LEAVE ORDERS FOR VISITING CARDS AT COLLEIAN OFFICE. THE empo'ria collegian, A r.i;nT to the Interests of the Stmli'iits of lnporiii College. KWIN'O HKRHKUT Editor. W. RANKIN 11KNDY Husincss Manager.

Examinations this week. Can you average 90 per cent? Let the dog and cat visitations to chapel cease. "Did you ever see that pin-a-i'ore?" Dick Collier has gone fo visit his parents. Miss Lida Totten will cat turkey at Osage Does The Collegian surprise ou It is probable that the street ear line will be extended to. the new college grounds.

A boarding-hall will be built the Ladies' Aid Society for the students next year. W. 0. Martindale will spend Thanksgiving in Madison, his home. After Society, take your company to Frazeur's oyster parlors, 154 Commercial street.

Fra jour's 154 Com- mAjt, is for s. James Thompson is on the form. Husking pumpkins develops muscle. Dr. Hendy is traveling in the East in the interest of the college.

Dr. Cruikshank presides during his absence. We would like to have Dr. Cruiksha. k's opinion in regard to "Latin Pronunciation" for our next issue.

Students, don't forget the Y. M. C. A. lecture course.

Tickets for six lectures can be had for $1.25. Why not organize a college boarding club? The Normal lias several, and the cost of boird is reduced about one-third. The constitution of the oratorical association will be found in this issue. No one in the college is barred from becoming a member of the association. We 'expect to issue The Collegian twice each-month, if money enough can be raised to pay the printer, and the weather permits.

The young peoples' praycr-nieeting meets at six o'clock every Sabbath evening in the south. room of the college. All young people are invited to Foot-Ball Kicks. The first game of the season was played Friday afternoon, Nov. V6, at the college grounds.

The boys resolved to be governed by Rugby rules. Todd was knocked out during the first round. Pack has the reputation of being able with plenty of help always to kick the half over the goal. It is said that no goals have ever been made by any other student in the college. The general sentiment seems to be that Hibbard can kick shins better than a foot-ball.

Prof. Lawrence distinguished himself by kicking the ball to the roof of the new college building. Prof. Kingery tried to follow suit, and led out with a pile-driving kick, but fell somewhat short of the mark. He will need some practice before he reaches the goal of his ambition.

Oratorical Notes. Mr. W. C. Worley will represent the college association in the selection of the three judges for the inter-state contest.

The officers of the College Oratorical Association are as fol-rws President, Robert Pack Vice President, Fred A. Craise Secretary and Treasurer, Ewing Herbert. The college association contest will be held December 21. The place of holding will be announced in a later issue of this paper. Probable contestants for oratorical honors are Fred Craise, Alva Christian, Rankin Hendy, W.

0. Martindale, Ewing Herbert and Mr. Hibbard. Our association has fourteen members: Robert Pack, Fred Craise, W. Rankin Hendy, W.

C. Worley, Frank McGuire, Ewing Herbert, Dick' Collier, Alva Christian, Mr. Johnson, Irving Morris, Ed Smeltzer, Wm, Armour, W. 0. Martindale and Will Todd.

Our esteemed Bro. Johnson has expressed a desire to do the musical part of the oratorical contest. Will the executive committee of the association please take notice Go to Frazeur's, 154 Commercial street, for choice fruits, candies and nuts. Mr. Hamilton, of the skating-rink, wants the window-glass broken by the base ball club replaced.

Certainly, Mr. Todd, wait on the gentleman. Thanksgiving Home, turkey and cranberry sauce. Hush-sh. The following programme was rendered by the Philologic Society last Friday night R.

L. Pack, ILL. Hibbard. F. A.

Craise, W. Worley. Decla mat ion A INIilliken. Essay W. Armour.

Reading J. Grillith. Essay A. 0. Christian.

Declamation F. Cronkite. Next Friday night, if you attend the Society, you will hear the following: Debate A. F. McGuire, A.

G. Christian. E. Herbert, Irving Morris. Declamation W.O.Martindale.

Essay W. R. Hendy. Reading R. McCandliss.

Essay W. E. Todd. Declamation C. Jacobs.

The following was the programme of the young ladies' lit-society, Friday, Nov. 20 Debate Question Resolved, That music elevates the soul more than painting. Aff. Miss Caughey; neg. Miss Coulsoii.

Declamation Mae Flory, Florence Hood, Lily Rankin. Reading Emily Moffett, Jo-sie Watson, Carrie Williams. Essay Annie Blair, Adeline Matthews, Bessie Swan. On account of vacation there will be no meeting next Friday afternoon, but the programme for the week after will be: Reading: Jeannette Burton, Miss Adair, Lizzie Striker. Debate: Louie Rankin and Sue Bedell.

Declamation: Esther Vande-man and Lida Totten. Essay: Lillie Clark, Florence Decamp, Mamie Caldwell, Emma Jones. The chapel choir deserves the thanks of both faculty and students we refer to the one lady that now composes it. At first the choir was composed of four, two ladies and two gentlemen. The gentlemen could not summon the courage necessary to sing before the other students, and so have never made their appearance.

The ladies, however, managed to get along without their assistance, and now one of the ladies has become tired and the duty rests upon the remaining lady, who does her part worthily, and is always at her post. Professor (describing an ancient Greek theater) And it had no roof. Junior (sure that he has caught the Professor in a mistake) What did they do. sir; when it rained? Professor (taking off his glasses and pausing angrily) They got wet, sir. 3- GL Corner 6th Merchants, FOR DRY GOOCS, CARPETS, MILLINERY, CLOTHING, NOTIONS, FANCY GOODS, CLOAKS, AND GENT'S FURNISHING GOODS.

s. s. THE CITY Book Store Has a large stock of BOOKS, STATIONERY, Wall Raper, Curtains, Pictures, Etc. HOLIDAY GOODS Just Received. ELLEN PLUMB.

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