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Y. M. C. A. Banquet.
The annual Committeemen's Dinner of the Young Men's
Christian Asssociation, which wns hold last Wednesday even
ing at the Conservatory of Music, was an occasion of groat mo
ment to those who were fortunate enough to attend. Botwoon
Bovonty-fivo and ono hundred young men and a fow older in
years, but not in spirit, wore in attendance. The first part of
the evening was spent in a social manner in the Conservatory
parlors. Later, tho company proceeded to the dining room
where a sumptuous feast was served. The menu was as fol-
tho responsibilities that tho young men of today hold for the
affairs of tomorrow.
Tho association hopes to hold such a banquet each year
Tho association has made wonderful progress this year. It
now has two hundred and sixty active members.
Prof. Caldwell Lectures at Arapahoe.
Last Friday, Professor Caldwell delivered a lecture in Ara
pahoe, Nobr., on tho subject, ''Territorial Expansion and
Some of Its Moaning." Tho lecture was delivered under tho
lows: Now York Counts, Olives, Chicken Bisque, Colery, auspices of tho Teacher's Association of southeast Nebraska.
Young Turkey, Peanut dressing, Cranberry jelly, Mashed Prof. Caldwell first called attention to the fact that tho oc-
Potatoes, Asparagus Tips, Y. M. C. A. Punch, Escaloped cupation of an already occupied territory, by a civilized people,
Oysters, Nut Salad, Deviled Crabs, Cauliflower and Cream, was something unique in tho world's history; that expansion
Assorted Cako, Tutti Frutti Cream, Cafe Noir. with us thus far has boon (1) in contiguous territory, and (2)
The supper was made merry by singing songs, tolliug stories practically unoccupied lands.
and craking jokes. Pros. John II. Boose sat at about the cen
ter of tho long table. At either side of him sat tho guests of
tho evening, Chancellor MacLcan, C. C. Michonor, G. A.
Adams, C. S. Ward, Dr. Henry B. Ward, Dr. Win. M. Hast
ings. As toastmaster, Mr. Booso was a decided success. His
introductions of the speakers and their subjects were apt and
Tho lecturer then noticed tho results of our expansion, his
torically and analytically. Thoro wore (1) a development of
democracy, (2) the creation of a peace-loving people, (3) tho
growth of materialistic tendencies, and (4:) tho triumph of the
nationalistic idea.
In tho purchase of Alaska, our country abandoned the idea
pleasant. Ho spoke briefly, at the beginning, of tho bright of contiguity of territory. In our annexations of 1898 we
prospects of tho association and of tho work that it is doing, abandon tho ideas both of contiguity and of absence of occu-
Ho paid high tributo to tho work of Mr. Moore, tho general pation and non existence of homo-dwellers,
secretary. . In conclusion Professor said that when acting in conform-
Lucian J. Marsh gave a short history of the association. nnco with our present necessities wo should not enter our now
Tho paper was well written and was much enjoyed. Ho possessions with any selfish motives but with tho utilitarian
quoted extracts from minutes of meetings of years ago that idn of bonifitting tho people, or wo would destroy ourselves,
brought out tho laughter of his auditors. by destroying tho state of mind necessary for the preservation
Chancellor MacLoan spoke briefly but eloquently of "Our of a self governing people.
Young Men." Ho drew a parallel between tho work of tho
young men of to-day and those of years ago, in college. In
closing, ho promised tho young men that thoy should havo a
front door to their room. In response, ho recoivod three
hearty cheers.
0. S. Ward spoke concerning "The International Associa
tion." Ho said that tho men of tho entire world are being
brought in closer sympathy with each other by tho Y. M. 0.
A.
On the subject, "Tho Christian Man in tho Professions,"
Nov.
Basket Ball Games.
Score.
21 8 o'clock vb 3 o'clock 8-10
Nov. 28 3
Nov. 30 8
Doc' 5 8
Dec. 7 3
Dec. 12 8
Dec. 14 Winners
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G. A. Adams said that tho Christian life has been tho idol of hold Sturdliy- I'iHsbury and Waterman tried for first place v V
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C. 0. Michener, international secretary, spoke earnestly on
"The Relation Between tho Association and the Uni." Ho
urged the men on to more systematic social work. Ho said
that a groat share of tho studonts of every university aro lit
erally starving for society. Ho urged tho men to raiso tho
standard of scholarship and of athletics.
Dr. Henry B. Ward spoke on "Our Future." Ho said that
tho principal thing that ho proposed to fortell was that tho Uni
versity would Do well represented at Fremont. Ho dwelt on
Saturday will bo tho standing broad jump.
Tho preliminary ovonts will occur each Saturday until Char
tor Day in tho following ordor: 1 standing broad jump; 2
three broad jumps; 3 rings jump; 4 twenty-five yarda
race; 5 horizontal bar jump; 0 baskot ball game, Uni team
vs all others; 7 running high kick; 8 fence vault; 9 stand
ing hop, stop and jump; 10 standing high jump.
Tho principal candidates for tho University baskot ball team
aro 11. D. Androsou, W. E. Androson, (Oapt.), 0. M. Storr-
ONE PROFIT MAKER TO WEARER REGENT SHOES, $3.50. 1030 O ST.
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