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About The daily Nebraskan. ([Lincoln, Neb.) 1901-current | View Entire Issue (Jan. 16, 1904)
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If there Is lu the maficullno mind ono thought of feminine responsibility In thjs "Hack Problem" do the boys have not the Ingenuity to break away from a "much honored'' custom, and fed that under the circumstances they can. not take the Initiative, Suppose all tho self-reliant and self-respectllng gills In th' University (which of course means every "co-ed') unlto and Bhow our courage, good senso and Independ ence, hy agreeing to lncludo In every acceptance of Invitations to functions, from this time on, "Fleaso do not send n carriage," and thus prove to tho boys that we truly and really desire their happiness and welfare. We do not or der a carriage for ourselves when we go to sorority and other glrl-partles. though time and again we have braved storms of rain and snow and groped our way in darknea when street carB were not avnllablo. By all means girls, let us save the University. One of the "HACKERS." Apropos of tho hack discussion, 'has H occurred to any of tho victims of tho custom that tho way to freedom lies In their own hands? Of the 200 men who go In University society scarcely ten can really afford to hire a hack for every little Informal event of the year. The other 190 should have independ ence enough and manhood onough to discountenance that for which thoy can not pay and not bo ashamod to take n honorablo stand consistent with their ciicumstances. Some one must pay the freight and if it is not those at home already remitting monthly at a sacrifice, it la made up by additional burdens or adltlonal self denial at the University. Why go on one or two meals a dny for two weeks to pay for a hack? You can't fool anybody. We all know you can't af ford It. and are simply playing the ape to tho dozen snobs' who by vulgar dlBplay seek to acquire a superior po sition. And the girl who wants to ride because, the other girls do even though she knows her eBcort can notjifford It needs something more than higher ed ucation; pho needs common sense. Her own mother was not that kind of a girl, or her father would long since have died in tho poor house, and she would not now bo 'hero insisting that hor feet be protected. If the fellows Would stop trying to hit a gait they can not consistent' af ford those few who by mere spending hope to cieato favor would soon be classified where they belong, .as snobs. COMMON SENSE. "In the Nebrnskan's article last Thursday entitled "A Living Question," the writer Is inclined to blame the girls tor what he considers an unfoitunate condition of affairs In the social life of the UnlvereItyThese are some of his assertions, "girls are the foremost in demanding," "many consider it a hreurh of form and courtesy If obliged to walk," "others go In carriages and they arc ashamed1 to-go In a lees pre tentious manner," etc., and concludes with a narratiorrof the hardships which the men suffer, all on account of tho girls. 'These allegations nre both unfair and unjust, for no well bred young wo man demands -anything from her es cort, nor oven questions him as to how he proposes to care for her when she accepts his Invitation to functions, neltherls she so rude as to refuse prof fered courtesy. As to "financial em barrassments," and "tho sacrifice of necesltles for tho luxury" of a hack ride, young ladles are not in tho habit of roquliing allldavlts from young gen tlemen concerning their "laundry and board bills' before accepting or refus ing polite invitations'. Therefore I consider the attempt to throw tho re sponsibility on tho girls as a breach Of truth as well aB of courtesy. "MISS INDIGNATION" In reference to tho above wTSSorely wish to make tho explanation that the statements quoted were by those Inter viewed by our roportere, and for these we are not necessarily responsible as being our own opinion. Wo had no desire to see the girls brought Into tho discussion at all We only wish to think the writer for favoring us with nor opinion. MENS MASS MEETING Oliver Theatre, Sunday at 4 o'clock P M Rev. S, Z. Batten, Pastor of First Baptist Church, Lincoln, The Historical Society Meetings Tho meetings of the Slate Historical society held during tho week, were aimed at the hislory of our Btate con stitutions of 186G, the one they failed to adopt in 1871, and the present con stitution, which was adopted in 1875. The records of these conventions have never been printed1, which left us with an uncertain history of tho conditions Involved, and the intention of tho peo ple who framed them, and) the debates on ll.e Ucciiments being burned, thus leaving the people of Nebraska with nothing to hand down as definite his tory of these Important facts. In Aiew of these conditions It was deemed a wise policy to bring together the remaining participants of those conventions, that they might review tho events that took place and a com piled history could be printed accord ing to their statements. It Is the intention of the State His torian society, since thcHO constitutions have been thoroughly reviewed In the recent speeches and discussions, to publish a volume dealing exclusively with tho three constitutions and the motives of the men who Introduced and championed each. This will sorve as an excellent re search for those somewhat unfamiliar with the workings and interpretations of our state constitution, and tho man agement of tho society who devised this plan is certainly to bo commended for his thoughtful work. Big Meeting Tomorrow Rev. S. Z. Batten pastor of the First Baptist church of this city, who is to adxlress the Men's Mass Meeting at the Oliver theatro tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock, has anunusually interesting record for a man of his years. In an artlcio written by tho Rev. S. S. Mer riman of Trenton, N. J., in "The Treas ury," a magazine published in the east, some of Mr. Batten's characteristics are set forth. Following is a brief extract: "Mr. Batten was born in Swedesboro, N. J., August 10, 1851). Ills early life was passed upon tho farm. Ho en tered tho preparatory department of tho University of I.ewlsburg, now Bucknell, in 1879. and he graduated in 1885 with high honors, winning several prizes for meritorious work In philo sophical and literary studies. He spent tho first years1 of his pastorate In coun try churches, and later took the Mana yunk church. Philadelphia, a charge in New York. City, and Morrlstown, N. J," from which place ho came to Nebraska and entered his present pastorate. "He held the office of tho president of the Baptist Young People's Union of Penn sylvania, and was chairman of the Christian Citizenship committee of New York City. He takes an aggres sive Interest In tho promotion of civic righteousness. Ho has been called by tho New York papers tho "Parkhurst of Morrlstown, where his personal ef forts have forced tho indictment of law breakers, and a better enforcement of the laws." Certainly this is a good recommendation for tho man who Is to occupy the platform at the mass meeting tomorrow afternoon, the cor rectness of which is vouched for by those who know Mr. Batten." The Chicago Ladies Quartet, which has been secured for the music on this occasion, gave in the season just closed 150 entertainments In fourten differ ent states, and wore very largely en gaged for tho entire season of 1903 1904. H. It. Wray, editor Leechburg (Penn.) Advance, says of them: "Ono of tho greatest successes of the season. Fine specimens of womanhood physi cally, their dres and general make-up was faultless. Singers vied with each others for first honors, u was leu ror Estello Clark to bring the audience fairly to their feot with cheers for every number." It Is gratifying to hear the many expressions of appreciation for the work of this famous quartet. A largo number of Lincoln people who havo had tho privilege of hearing the Chicago ladles, are very enthusiastic In their praise of the quartet and of those in chargo of the meetings for se curing these high grade musical at tractions. A cordial Invitation Is extended to University men and' all men of the city, to attend. The doors will bo open at 3-45 as usual. Dr. Luckey's New Book. Piofefsor Luckey's book meets a distinct need which has been keenly felt both in this country and abroad, fiid it is receiving a welcome in vari ous quarters. The topic treated hos bien long neglected, but is now win Mug a leading place in educational thought. Professor Luckey treats his subject from both a historical and a scientific point of view. His clear, straightfor ward style never leaves us in doubt as o his meaning. In tho early chapters We gives us a rapid sketcn of profes sional training for teaching in Ger :nany (as the foreign type which has exerted most Influence in this country) and In the United' States. He shows tnat Brown University was the first to establish a Normal department, that such departments were regularly for elementary teachers, exclusively or opnrt. being often attached to prepara tory departments, and mat Iowa Unl veislty first developed a course devoted to the training of secondary teachers out of what was originally a strictly elementary normal course. Many of the larger eastorn universities and col loges did not feel tho need of estab lishing such departments, as tho states were already supplied with special Normal schools. The later chapters deal with the spe cial movement for the training of sec ondary teachers which originated in side the University. Professor Luckey finds that present conditions and the nature of the training demanded point edly suggest a division of the Held of professional training for teaching. Nor mal schools, he believes, should con fine themselves principally to the train ing of teachers for elementary schools unrversltlos to the training of teach ers for secondary schools. In devel oping his view he makes uso of sta tistics, a collation c opinions of edu cators from many sections of the coun try, and a careful pedagogical study of tho alms and nature ot the two classes of pupils to be educated. The book is more than a history, it is a very suggestive pleco of writing and Is calculated to stimulate thought and to direct attention more pointedly to ono of the most important school problems of tho day. In this connec tion ono of tho most Interesting and BUggestlve parts of the book Is that In which he compares tho characteristics of the child wjth those of the adoles cent, tho method of instruction suited to tho elementary school with that needed in the secondary school audi the course of training which applies to the elementary teacher with that most use ful for the sevondary teacher Differ ences lr. the two classes of pupils he finds suggest differences in method of Instruction, and both suggest differ ences In the nature of training for teacher, In elementary as compared with secondary schools. .To Illustrate his thought as to the kind of teaching required for secondary teachers, he gives specimens of the work given in tho University of Ne braska. H1& outlines for tho history of education are given la full, occupy ing, about a third of the book. This feature gives added val-" to his work. Altogether tho book fills an import ant place in educational llteraturo and Is of permanent value. We may bo glad that Nebraska University has taken the Initiative In publications of this nature dealing with American education. BUSINESS DIRECTORY Every Loyal University Student 1 3 Urged to Patronize these Nebraskan Advertisers, and to Mention the Paper While Doing So. BANKS Columbia, First National. BARBER SHOP Palace, R. & C, Shannon, Marshall & Richards. BATHS Chris' Place. BICYCLES, ATHLETIC GOODS Sam Hall, Sidles, GIrard. BOOKS & STATION EKY Porter, Co- Op, Brown, University Book Store. Sam Hall. CARPENTER Wilson. CIGARS Powell, Llndsey, Clarey, Fo- HarL CLOTHING Unland, Magee & Deemer, B. L. Palno, Armstrong, Toggery. COAL Gregory, DIerka, Whltebreast, P. D. Smith. CONFECTIONERY Leming, Maxwell, Lincoln Candy Kitchen. DAIRY Franklin, Leming. DRUGGIST Stoinor, Woempner, Rec tor, Brown, Riggs, Wrignt. FIX5RISTS Chapln Bros. DRY GOODS Miller & Paine. GROCERS Keystone. 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