The Thresher (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 4, Ed. 1 Wednesday, November 15, 1916 Page: 2 of 6
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THE THRESHER, NOVEMBER IS, MM
FOOTBALL SITUATION
HOPELESSLY MUDDLED
A. A M.'B VKTOHY OVER BAYLOR
tl'SHTS THE HOI'E AOAIX.
A)))mn-n()y \« Tfxat< Teant Can Haim
the Stat*- ()mt<mi<n<-
shlp.
A. & M.'s 3-iI victory over Hayior Sat-
urday tied another knot in the race
for the State championship and upset
ntore dope. If taut year was one of
surprises and complications, this year
is one of still more astounding complex-
ness. Last year the affair went in a
< ircie, Texas beating Mice, Hice beating
A. & M. and A. & M. in turn beating
Texas, leaving Hayior only tangled to
the cirtle by her touching Rice for an
unexpected contra-dope victory. This
year the problem is mure of a criss-
t-ross square. Texas beating Hice, Hay-
tor [mating Texas, Hice beating A. &
M. and A. & M. beating Hayior. and
with it yet to be seen who wiH be the
victor in the A. & M.-Texas Thanksgiv-
ing fray. Kone of the major teams of
the State remain undefeated. Who shaii
have the championship? itice's ciaim
s\as boosted considerably by A. & M.'s
victory over Hayior. This places iter in
a superior ptace to that of Texas be-
cause of what might be called the in-
direct tripie victory of Baylor's beating
tier. A. & M. beating Hayior and Hice
beating A & A), to more titan count'er-
batance the one ettriy season ioss.
The big surprise of the season began
when the Hayior Hears took Texas into
ramp, registering a 7-tt victory. This
seems to Might the hopes for aii other
teams and give Hayior a straight shot
for ihe championship, for their game
with A. & M. did not seem so danger
ous, taking into account their poor
showing in the eariy season games
However, on the same dt^y A. & M. reg
istered a surprise by beating the Has
keii Indians 1R-6, showing in the iast
quarter that they had some reai stuff.
Aiso another surprising game was
played that day, and that was the [{ice
T. t . game at Ft. Worth. Something
was evident))* wrong that day, for it is
an inexpiicabie fact T. C. U. should
hoid ttice to a 7-7 tie. who beat South-
western 54-t), who in turn beat T. G. t'.
H-13. Titis made A. & M. a favorite
over Hice for the game on November 4.
Whenever there is a decided favorite
there is a good chance to upset sotne
dope. To this end Rice worked des-
perately the week after the T. C. i*
game, and Thursday before the game
Saturday sojourned down to the coast
for a quiet rest and time for Coach Ar-
htickie to fit] them with instructive and
inspiring words. There had to be a
change, and it came. Saturday the Owls
started the next surprise with a rush
when they ran onto the fieid at West
End wrapped in their new biankets,
which were presented them by Mi*
W eatherford, of whom none of the In-
stitute need to be toid. The biankets
are the most handsome ones ever seen
on a Texas gridiron. Weti, the game
was piayed, and, to come to the point,
Rice gave A. & M. the worst drubbing
she had had in many years with a 20-0
score. Another surprise!
The present situation was rounded
out Saturday when A. & M. beat. Bayior,
and it is one which promises much in-
teresting discussion before it is clarified.
Hice, however, cannot be deprived of
the giory she has got in the fray. Not
oniy with State teams for Saturday she
added a 23-13 victory over the once con-
iident Tuiane aggregation.
The East aiso has its footbaii prob-
iems as is seen by these latest results:
Brown 21, Yaie 6.
Harvard 3, Princeton 0.
University of Pittsburg 37, Washing-
ton and Jefferson 0.
Army 17, Maine 3.
Navy 50, North Carolina 0,
Georgia Tech 13, Alabama 0.
Cornell 21, Michigan 20.
Virginia 35, South Carolina 6.
Louisiana State 13, Mississippi A. &
M. 3.
-—^—*
Bioiogy Prof: "Here we have a dia-
gram of the brain. It is divided into
t ht-ee parts—the fore brain, the mid
brain and the hind brain."
Freshman: "Where is the mem-
brane?"
Butler to Freshman visiting In high-
brow fantiiy: "What time wiil you have
your breakfast sent up, sir?"
Freshman: "Please, sir, may I have
it down here on the mantle, sir? I
smoked a cigarette in the presence of a
Soph yesterday, sir."
HMZAUETH HALDWIS 1ITEIIAHY
HOtlETY.
The' presidential election of the Eliz-
abeth Baldwin Literary Society was a
grand success. The club room was hung
with American Hags and placards of the
various candidates were in ali prominent
places. "Pep" was administered by
singing the national hymn, "The Star
Spangled Banner" and "Dixie."
The first stump speaker was Miss
Huth Suliivan for Benson, the Social-
ist. Her speech was carefully prepared
and delivered, winning over several vot-
ers.
Miss Alline Ellis spoke for Hughes.
She was weli informed on the Republi-
can platform and was cheered by
Hughes' followers.
Woodrow Wilson was by far the most
popuiar of the candidates. Miss Rick-
etts, the Democratic speaker, was
cheered at intervals throughout her
speech and at the close the applause
was deafening.
Haniy's representative for prohibition,
Miss Jean Mitnes, was very suitably at-
tired in frock coal and cane. There
was, however, a mystery regarding the
rosiness of her nose. But the
miid, persuasive, heart-rending speech
brought teat's to many eyes.
Some iifty votes were cast. While the
society awaited the election returns the
voters sang various patriotic songs.
It is not necessary to say that Wilson
was eiected by an overwhelming major-
ity. Perhaps titis eiection influenced
the one which took piace on the follow -
ing day. Just compare the resuits.
The attendance at the meeting Mon-
day. November 13, was augmented by
t he twenty-four new members. These
were initiated Saturday. The baby bon-
nets worn at the ceremony were also
worn at their tirst. meeting Monday.
The program for the evening was:
t)ueen Hiizabt-th. Miss Florence Mc-
Atiister.
Queen Victoria, Miss Isabel John.
Catherine de Medici, Miss Gladys Mar-
tin.
Catherine H of Russia, Miss Camiile
Waggatuan.
A piano solo was--given by Miss Rob-
bie Bayer.
EXUHEEKIKO ASSOCIATION.
The Engineering Society held its fifth
meeting of the year in the Commons
Tuesday night. November 14. Mr. A.
E. Hart well, mechanical engineer of the
Hartwell Iron Works. Houston. Texas,
ntn.de a very interesting talk on present
foundry methods and practices. Mr.
Hartwell is a graduate of the Massa-
chusetts Institute^))' Technology and has
been in the foundry business in Houston
for a nuntber of years.
The speaker made a very comprehen-
sive taik, describing the methods used iu
pattern making, mixing and meiting the
iron, pouring the casting and finishing
the product. The lecture was illustrat-
ed with blackboard drawings and a
smail pattern and casting especially pre-
pared for the occasion.
After compieting his talk Mr. Hart-
well asked the members to examine the
castings and patterns, and a general dis-
cussion ensued. An invitation was ex-
tended to the engineering students of
Rice Institute to visit the Hartwell Iron
Works in order that the methods dis-
cussed in the lecture might be seen in
operation.
The attendance at the meetings of the
society has been steadily increasing, and
this fact may he regarded as an indi-
cat ion that the students are beginning
to realize the benefit that they can de-
rive front the talks that have been ar-
ranged for them.
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<)Wi, HTHHAMY SOCIETY.
At the regular meeting, held No-
vember 3, a debate by new men was the
feature. This debate was declared by
the veteran members to have been one
of the best ever held by the club. It
was won by Watson and Burnett, who
upheld the affirmative side of the propo-
sition. "Resolved, that the Philippines
should be granted independence in
1!!20." The negative side of the ques-
tion was defended by Brooking and
Combs. To Mr. Burnett the judges
awarded the honor of having made the
best individual speech.
Other features of the program were
a recitation by Mr. Boynton, "Euiogy
of Robert E. Lee" (Daniei), and a read-
ing by E. A. Cain. Both Boynton and
Cain are first-year men, who have just
lined up with the society.
J. Newton Rayzor, acting as critic,
praised the work of each of the speak-
ers and debaters, and said that he had
not heard a better program this year
than was given by the men who were
on their feet for the first time. The
judges were Messrs. Helsig, Bunting and
Millis.
MKXOHAH SOCIETY.
The pubiie meeting of the society was
quite a success, a very interesting pro-
gram being presented to an audience of
about 150. Especially was the address
on "Spinoza." by Dr. H. A. Tsanoff, ex-
ceedingly enjoyable, and those who did
not avail themselves of the opportunity
to hear him missed a splendid speech.
Refreshments were served at the conclu-
sion of the program, during the course
of an informal reception.
The reguiar meeting of the society,
scheduled for Thursday, November 19,
has been changed to November 23. The
change is on account of the dance to be
given at Concordia Club on next Thurs-
day night to which ail the members of
the society have been invited as guests
of the occasion.
The program at the meeting on the
23rd will be announced later as weii as
the time and piace.
Y. W. t. A.
The Y. W. C. A. had an unusualiy in-
teresting meeting on November 2. Miss
Stuart, the student secretary of the
Southwest, and Miss Weiis, missionary
to China, were visitors. Miss Stuart
made a short talk, introducing Miss
Weiis. Mill Wells told many interest-
ing features of her work in China. Af-
ter the regular meeting the cabinet, to-
gether with Miss Stuart and Miss Wells,
had tea and talked over the work for
the year.
The program on November 9 was im-
promptu. Hally Ruth Hall and Dor-
othy Bradshaw gave piano soios; the
president read the seventh chapter of
Matthew. After some reports the meet-
ing was adjourned.
.MS HIIIOIX.
On Tuesday, November 7, 1916, at
4:30 p. nh, "Les Hiboux " held their an-
tntai open meeting at the home of Dr.
and Mrs. Ouerard. Several visitors and
new members were present. Unfortu-
nately, owing to illness, Dr. and Mrs.
Ward were unable to be present
The -JoHow-ing musical program was
given:
Solo, "Un Dottx Lien," by Miss Els-
beth Howe.
Two violin selections, by Mr. Frank
Hrogniez, accompanied by Miss Gladys
Martin.
Several French folk songs, sung by
the members of the club.
. .A French guessing game, involving
important men of France, caused quite
a tittle interest.
Mr. Guerard gave a short talk on our
work of last year and our plans for this
coming year.
Refreshments of punch and cakes
were served.
Just before adjournment, according to
the usual custom, "La Marseillaise" was
sung by aii present.
The next meeting of "Les Hiboux"
will be held Tuesday, November 28,
1916, at 4:30 p. m.
RiCEONiAN SOCIETY
HAS SOCIAL MEETING
['b asing Musical Program Rendered and
Refreshments Served In Residentiai
Commons.
Recently the members and some forty
guests of the Riceonian enjoyed a very
pieasant social afternoon in the Com-
mons.
H. M. Bulbroolt, president of the
Riceonian, presided, while a.very inter-
esting program was rendered. A brief
address of welcome by R. H. Fernandez
was followed by several musical num-
bers. Miss Frances Foster rendered two
vocal selections which were weli re-
ceived. Miss Isabel John, accompanied
at the piano by Miss Hally Ruth Hal!,
delighted the audience with two songs
in German.
The last number on the program was
a rare effusion of harmony in which
Wm. Montgomery showed himself mas-
ter of a French harp.
After the program, those present en-
joyed an impromptu dance, ^hich con-
cluded the afternoon's fastivities. An
abundance of good punch and several
kinds of sandwiches were. not the least
important of the pleasures of the oc-
casion.
!
Here's a swell style
in black shoes for
young men who
want the thing!
The leather is of
Glazed Kangaroo.
This shoe shows
the
TT'g A DANDV
For something smart and snappy this is
the black shoe of the season.
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OFFICERS
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OUY M. BRYAN. Active Vice-President
H. M. GARWOOD. Vice-President
WM. D. CLEVELAND. JR., Vice-President
M. S. MURRAY. Cashier
ADOLPH BOLOT. Ass't Cashier
R. F. NICHOLSON. Ass'tCsshter
I. A. FITE. Aas't Cashier
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