The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 19, Ed. 1, Saturday, February 7, 1925 Page: 4 of 4
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POPES STUDY CLASSIC
MYTHS IN PROGRAM
Slhco tho drama ia of Grecian
origin tho Pppo socioty choso a study
of tho classical myths and their rela-
tion to tho drama for their program
last Week.
Thelma Andrews discussed tho rola-
tion 6f classic literaturo to tho mod-
ern drama. She emphasized tho im-
portance of a knowledge of the
classic myths to tho student of tho
drama.
Ruby Pearl Mitchell related tho
origin of classical myths.
In her discussion of tho Olympian
gods and their characteristics of life.
Ncola Adams gave a detailed account
of the lives of Jupiter the god of tho
universe juno wiu gouuess 01 iovo;
Minerva the goddess of wisdom who
sprang from Jupiter's forehead and
Hercules tho god of strength.
Arlena Hood gavo an Interesting
review of tho mo and customs of tho
vested virgins. Tho music for tho
afternoon consisted of a vocal solo
by Lulu Cardwell and a piano solo by
Grace Pleasant.
SEVERAL PRESS CLUB
MEMBERS TRESSED' IN
No casualties except some skinned
knees sprained ankles and shattered
nerves are the result of the Press
club initiation Wednesday evening in
the Sclonce building. There boing
only two initiated members the or-
deal -was not so heavy in the first
initiation for this year.
Six Senior members of the club
were taken down the hall amid cans
buckets brooms chairs and other
utensils and ud the sairway to the
upper floors where they showed great
nthletic skill In riding goats ana
other things.
During the time tho victims were
being shown around they were well
entertained by piercing cries of an
guish from their fellow sufferers.
As final rites all were tested in their
journalistic ability and found to be
very efficient in the gift of writing
so all were gladly "pressed" Into tho
dub' Those initiated at this meeting
were: Nelson Hutto Bill Swafford
Naomi Hattan Joe JacKson uyae
Beasley and Conway Craig.
All the other members together
with those 'coming in will bo initi-
ated at the regular meeting of the
club next Wednesday evening at 7:30.
Miss Mable Halo was voted in at
this special meeting
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Bear Mr. Cold-gate:
I bought a tube of yoir shaving
cream. It says no mug required.
What shall I shave?
yours truly A. Frosh.
f Cowboys Take Two T. I. A.
' A. Games
(Continued from pg on)
Mclnnis C. Alford 4.
Substitutions Allen for Foreman
Foster for Pickens Alsup for Kim-
brough Hull for Allen Trammell for
E. Stringer.
Personal fouls called Simmons 13
Daniel Baker G.
Referee Medley (Missouri Wcs
leyan.)
The Second Game
By showing better form than on
tho preceeding night the Daniel ua
ker Hill Billies started off on a scor
ing streak which left the Cowboys
behind for the first few minutes of
play. Patterson's field goal and a
free pitch made by the Billies gave
them a 3 to 0 lead. McCollum took
the Simmons marker out of the goose
egg class by making a field goal.
Trammell and Alford continued the
visitors' Bcoring streak by raising
their mark with field goals. It was
Kimbrough's two field ringers that
brought the Simmons score up to and
pass the Daniel Baker's counter for
seven. In tho first hall lour oi the
Simmons line-up. made two field goals
each. Numerous goals gave Sim-
mons a big lead at the end of the
half the standing being 22 to 9.
Pickens and Kimbrough were both
eliminated on fouls during the second
half Funk and Hull going in.
Again did tho visitors inability to
shoot free pitches when offered deal
them a lower hand. Shot after shot
was missed by the Hill Billies' for
wards and center. Simmons was
somewhat more accurate making
eight points out of 12 attempts at
free sroals.
Trammell Daniel Baker forward
by the use oi long dribbles down the
court and taking his shots from the
corner was responsible for six of
Daniel Baker's points. Pickens was
able to display some of his famous
left hooks also. Several pretty field
goals were made by both Pickens and
Kimbrough from near tho center of
the court. Hull .slipped through tho
visitors defense several times for
pretty goals.
The line-up Simmons Hollings-
head and Pickens forwards; Hilburn
center; Kimbrough and McCollum
guards. Daniel Baker Alford and
Trammell forwards; Patterson cen-
ter; Mclnnis and Locker guards.
Substitutions E. Stringer for Al
ford F. Stringer for Locker Head for
Patterson Foreman fox Holllngshead
Hull for Pickens Funk for Kim-
brough Cook for Funk.
Field goals Pickens 4 Foreman 3
McCollum 2 Hull 2 Kimbrough 2
Trammell 8 Patterson 2 Alford 1
Mclnnis 8. and Locker 1. Foul goals
Kimbrough 3 Foreman 4 Pickens 1
Trammel 2 X. Stringer 1 Alford 1 F.
Stringer 1 Mclnnis 1.
Ptnonal fouls called Simmons 13
Dantel Baker 18.
"WE NEED MORE SNAPS"
SAY BRONCO WORKERS
"Wo wnnt more snap" say the
men working on tho Bronco. All those
who have snaps of any of tho stu-
dents which will be full of pep and
appropriate for tho annual are asked
to please help out by turning them
into some of the staff at once. The
taking of Senior snnps was going on
this week and all Seniors who
have not had their snaps taken aro
urged to hunt out the kodak man
and do it at once.
Tho work on tho Bronco is pro-
gressing nicely according to mem-
bers of tho staff and though there
is much work to do yet tho workers
ore further ahead than ony of their
predecessors have been at this time of
the year. Work on rounding out the
clubs continued throuchout this week.
Printers copy wns also turned out
this week and some has been sent in.
A number of engraving returns have
been made and they are showing up
well.
Students should be reminded says
the management that next Saturday
is the last day they can buv a Bronco
and should be thinking about getting
muir uruur in ui once u iney nave
not already done so.
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Beggar Will you please give mo
a nickle for a cup of coffee ?
Freshman Let's seo tho coffee
first.
"MONTE CARLO"
SCIENCE CLUB HAS
RADIO PROGRAM WED.
Tho American Radio Relay League
and possibilities of tho disappearance
of tno Btoam locomotive .were tho
subjects reported on and discussed
nt tho meeting of the Science club
Wednesday evening.
Lcroy Stone discussed the purposo
of the organization of tho Amateur
Radio Operators of America in tho
American Radio Relay League. Dan
Ashborn reported on tho improve-1
monts on tho steam locomotive in
recent years and the possibility of
tho replacement of this form of
power by other forms as discussed
in the scientific American Magazine.
At the close of tho program Mr.
Watts suggested that the only euro
for the spring fever which wns in
tho air would bo to have -an all-day
picnic. A social committee was ap-
pointed to plan a picnic for tho near
future. The committee is composed
of Mr. Burman Poly Porter and
Hazel Hart.
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FIVE YEARS AGO
Due to tho shortage of beans
and turnips four of our college "nth-;
eletes" have removed their headquart-
ers to Amber Ave.
On account of this removal tho
mail man hns not left many letters
from "Potosi."
Harold has gained his eye-sight
back sufficiently enough that he
was caught studying for a few min-
utes Wednesday.
Red ties are well represented in
"Monte" as Slim "Burch" is always
ready to start new fashions. If you
don't bcllevo this ask "May."
Ask Allen what tho new "hush"
word is.
"Lut" seems to have some trouble
on the (Beach) Beach as spring arrives.
Ask Charles who lives on North
Third.
Burdctte increases the supply "do
ropes" as the demand is increased
caused by the four athletes depart-
ing." Jack Morris was visiting at
"Monto" on a supposedly business
session but when he left two empty
bottles (?) were found. He is now
a frequent caller I Why?
In case of fire don't forget to
throw out the big blue trunk.
WE ARE SHOWING A BEAVTIFVL UNE OF
FINE STATIONERY SCHOOL SUPPLIES MEMORY
AND PHOTO BOOKS IRVING-PITT RING BOOKS
We Invite You to Visit Oar Store.
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1069 North Second Street
We Print the Brand and the Bronco.
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(Taken from tho files of Tho Brand
for February 7 1020.)
Tho Cowboy quintet trounced the
Baylor Bears in two fast games at
Waco by scores of 37-17 and 32-28
respectively. Tho Bears staged a rally
in the last game but were unable
to overcome tho lead of tho Cowboys.
Barkeley and Collins starred in the
games.
A student recital held Friday night
was enjoyed by a largo audience.
Editor John McWhorter of the
Bronco says that the best book that
has oyer gone out to represent Sim-
mons will bo ready in a few weeks.
Tho Press club is continuing to
make pions for the coming T. I. P. A.
convention which is to bo hold at Sim
mons.
PRESS CLUB MEMBERS WILL
BEFORE THE INITIATION
To Whom it May Corncern:
I hereby bequeath tho following
possessions of mine to tho personages
therein named in case I do not re-
turn from tho ordeal of death.
To Joe Jackson I leavo my blue
pencil to Goofy Knox tne chewing
gum on the right side of the door
just over the top (only three dnys
old.) To tho press club by bottle of
Ink. C. C. Craig.
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Mr. Abnety: Do you believe a rab-
bit's foot ever brought luck?
Mr. Brown Yes I do. My wife
felt one in my pocket once and
thought it was a mouse.
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4 DAYS
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