The Thresher (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 11, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 17, 1919 Page: 2 of 4
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THE THKBSHEB, APR!L 1?, MM
THE THRESHER
A weekly periodica! published by the
students at the Rice Institute at
Houston, Texas.
Entered as second-class matter October
17, 1916, at the pestoffice at Hous-
ton, Texas, under the Act of March
3. 1879.
Subscription Hates.
Per Copy 10c
Per Term 5 #c
Student subscriptions provided for in
Student Association membership fee.
Business Office, Room 104 Administra-
tion Huiiding.
.1. R. Shannon Editor-in-Chief
i'. F. Bohit Managing Editor
Kola McCarty Associate Editor
that aii college athietics was under a
handicap this year, the army and navy
taking a great number of the beat. In
this try-out, as in the intra-murai work,
every institute boy is eiigible, so there
is every chance for the men on proba-
tion or who haven't a great deal of time
for athietics to show up and do their
part.
\Y.
Anna Shinnet'
CLASS THRESHERS.
The ciass Threshers have vome and
gone. To adjudge the merits and short-
comings of each of the four issues is
subject for each reader to settie for
himseif. The aim and purpose of the
scheme was not to conduct any sort of
umpired contest, but rather to eniiven
a somewhat ingrowing lack of interest
in schooi affairs and promote the pro-
verbiai ciass pep. And in this function
)t cannot but be admitted that the ciass
editions were a success. The iiveiy in-
terest and co-operation which was ex-
hibited by a iarge number of individu-
al I'totn each ciass who had heretofore
Jh';.*!.',. .' ' fro"' aiong iiterary iines
..Business Manager
1). Mttl^r Athietic Editor
.H. A. Cain...
\V.
Staff Reporters.
J. !'. .iungtuan Lt-ata Smith
.) t:. i'eterson Cad Worthant
I'ai Kinan -Johnson Mary Clarke Weir
L<'m) ittutntx'tH Catherine Kttt-lut
^1. S. ^tcConiuodaie Grace Leake
^lauritH- slilhi i-'iancis 1'ootR
Uu))\ Sou'h '1'illie Hirsch
Sarah Lane H. Beckers
i:. K. ^iat'firey. V. M. C. A.
Atarie i.ouigt- iii'gg. E. U. E. S.
Louise Eoreimm, Y. \Y. C. A.
A!nta Kentir, Cirts' Tennis
tAa t !'<H){-]niiin. Aietiorah
Stl 1)1 \ 1 I't lH.M VIM'S*.
nt.ipnts a'H .1" uoitJ); tnaa.M nn.L
runiui! concerning t'enmneration tot*
officers of Tiit' Cantpatiiie ami The
't'hresher is ntost gratifying. This is a
matter which has been pending since
t)x- atioption of the student constitution
: )!<} the {in:',) decision weenie to be the
most tugicai solution to the situation
possitde. Heretofore it has been the
.'H:-.to!n to <tivid< up the net proceeds of
.'iflt t<u)'!i''H!ion among the memhet'S of
the Mtaif. tit.it is. jt there were any pro-
ceed . it i-- to our certain knowledge
that tite [trteits goittH to each individu-
al member of The Thresher staff in past
yt'tii's has bfutt sets small, and it is un-
derstood that no lortttne has been made
oft Tiie Catttpattiie at any time in the
past.
itut in years [tast The Thresher and
The Campanile have been individual or-
ganizations- responsible to the student
body as a whole it is true—but. not tii-
rectty through any organisation of stu-
dent activities.
With the new regime of student gov-
ernment these pubtications are dtrectty
under control of the association through
the Council. Also with the change in
affairs both of 'i'lte Thresher and of The
Campanile it became
some action be taken.
was permitted to remain in the same
status as regards control and manage-
ment. i'ttt for this year at least a board
of control vas Selected to facilitate ami
speed up the compilation of the year
hook ami to equalize the responsibility.
The new ruling concerning the linance
of the two publications provides that in
each case the publication shali deposit
one-third ot' its net profits in the treas-
ury of the association, the remaining
two-thirds to be apportioned enualiy
among the elective officers of the staff.
The wisdom of this course has been
argued strongly—it being thought un-
wise by some to admit any monetary
'ontpensafion at all for this worlt. This
may be true for anything in which there
is a division of profits, particularly 'in
school life. Is always overhung by a
shadow of graft. Regardless of whether
or not. the charge is correct, there are
always some who insist that enormous
sums are being accrued by the heads of
any student proiit-sharing organization.
The tinger of suspicion is ever busy, and
cries of graft are frequent.
But surely this is a deplorable con-
dition, and the ruling of the. Council
makes provision for remedying It.
Whatever profits are mnde by either
publication are. shared in by the asso-
ciation in greater proportion than by
any individual and any increase in prof-
its means a new inflow into the coffers
of the treasury.
As a matter of fact, the remuneration
in the past in each case has been far
too little to repay the staff members for
the time spent, if a monetary v^lue be
Placed on the work. It would be pos-
sibie in either <iase, no doubt, by skill-
ful management to make a paying prop-
osition out of either publication—at the
cost., of course, of a reduction in stand-
ard. But this wilt not be the case, as
custom has established the code that a
student should give freeiy, wittingly, of
himself and his talents when eaiied upon
to do so by his schoolmates.
adds proof to this. The new material
I which was being prospected for, proved
I more than gratifying. To all who par-
; ticipated and contributed to making
i these editions possible as well as a suc-
cess. The Thresher wishes to extend due
appreciation.
It is hoped that these will be but the
forerunners of many such machinations
for enveigling an expression of pep or
pride from various organizations in fu-
ture years. The Thresher is not the
only medium by which this can be
brought about, ittierclass athletics or
interdormitory athletics should play an
important role. Many things which
will cause the self-centered student to
open up his shell and learn to make
I something in common with either his
] neighbors or his classmates, should be
stressed more strongly in this,light.
The Thresher in the future can be made
to {day an important part in securing
these things which are vital to harness-
ing up real school spirit. There need
not only be class editions but dorm ami
society.issues as well, and whether the
method be bragadoccio or Bolshevik, the
end lor which that issue was dedicated
will have Iteen secured.
/VOICES
Y. M. C. A.
A chess tournament is being conduct-
ed by the Y. M. C. A. Wednesday and
Thursday of this week. Lots have been
drawn for the opening games, which the
contestants will arrange for themselves.
The winners each time will play until
the championship is decided. Who is
goin^ to win?
Regular meeting of the Engineering
Society will be held tonight at 7:30 in
the Commons. Come out and enjoy a
good titue. A ten-minute taik will be
uecessarv that given by a member of the organization.
"I'lte Thresher : '-ats afterward.
Jt XK)RS.
Bay your prom. dues. The manage-
ment is being delayed by lack of funds.
Co-eds see Mary Clarke Weir—boys go
to Paul Bobb.
BAYL0& GMLS GIVE
ENJOYABLE CONCERT
Reception Given in Their Honor at
First Christian Church.
]\TER ( LASS MEET.
"The languid zephyrs," in the lan-
guage of some nut, haven't been able to
dull the spirit of friendly class rivalry.
As an instance the Freshman, common-
ly known as "Slime" class, have issued
a viva voce challenge to the other
classes to meet them in a dual "duel"
on the cinders and sand pit. No sooner
was this challenge spoken in the mass
hall Saturday noon than a motion to
accept It was made, seconded and given
a unanimous vote. This contest is to
take place early next week on the Rice
Meld, and will be a very good practice
meet In preparation for the more gruel-
ling Inter-collegiate events next month.
From the looks of things It will he a
pretty even match. The Freshmen
will have a hard time to uphold
the past Freshmen victories In inter-
class contests due to the same reason
FIRST BAPTIST ME\ S < ).) [{.
Dr. W. B. Bizzell, president of Texas
A. ^ M., is to speak at a dinner given
by the Men's Club of the First Baptist
Church next Thursday evening. Br.
Hizzell is one of the foremost educators
of the State, having been president of
the College of Industrial Arts at Den-
ton before going to College Station.
Rice members of this club are accorded
a rare treat by having Dr. Bt^ell ad-
dress them.
C^UB NEWS }
E. R. E. S.
At the meeting, Monday. April 14, the
Elizabeth Baldwin Literary Society con-
tinued its study of Great Women.
Miss Virginia Atwell spoke on the
subject of "Women in Arts," pointing
out that although time had produced
^itauy women artists, who had increased
3we number of worth-while paintings,
yet their truly important plane in the
art world was In serving as models and
inspirations. Rosa Bonheur furnished
at) example of a truly great artist, while
the painting, Mona Lisa, Is the result of
a real inspiration given to the artist by
his model.
Mrs. Sara Davidson Interestingly ex-
pounded the theme of "Women In Mu-
sic," proving how both directly and in-
directly they have Influenced it. And
in this field they have played a part
very similar to that played by them in
art. For although (fulte a few have
done really worth while things in this
iine, especially in singing, Jenny Lind
and Oalll-Curl, for instance, most have
influenced music by their personality
and their influence on a composer.
Last Saturday evening at the First
Christian Church, the Glee Club of Bay-
lor College at Belton gave a concert
which showed talent unusual for college
glee clubs. There were several singers
of exceptional merit and the chorus as
a whole was well directed. The club
is making a tour of the college towns
of the State, having come to Houston
from College Station, and leaving
Houston for Austin.
Among the soloists who deserve espe-
cial mention were Miss Ethylene Mor-
gan. soprano; MlBs LaVera Askin, con-
tralto. and Miss Thackery. piano.
The concert was followed by a re-
ception which a number of Rice stu-
dents attended. Sunday evening the
club rendered the music for the even-
ing service at the First Baptist Church,
after which they were accorded a sec-
ond reception.
CAMPUS UNDERGOING
MANY IMPROVEMENTS
(irate! Being Added to Walks and Low
Places Being Filled in.
Bricks and gravel are appearing pro-
miscuously on the campus, also flowers
ami flower beds are everywhere. Tony
and his crew of efficient laborers are
adding more beauty to the new spring
dress of the campus every day. All of
the walks are soon to have a side lining
of brick and to be resurfaced with fresh
gravel. The walks from the main gate
to the administration building are now
undergoing these repairs, and the set
of surveyors leveling stakes, that have
proved such an efficient impediment to
traveiing these walks for the past two
weeks, are being rapidly removed. These
improvements will be especially grati-
fying in wet weather, as some of the
walks had settled below the level of the
neighboring campus and were veritable
mud holes when it rained.
To add to the pleasantness of the al-
ready magnificent growth of spring flow-
ers and budding green which is every-
where, a new set of flower beds has
been cultivated and planted along the
road leading from the third gate to the
mechanical building. The live oaks
which have been planted in front of the
dormitories are taking root, too, and
promise some day to lend beauty as well
as dignity to the general architecture
there.
FRESHMAN-JUNIOR
CO EDS HAVE PICNIC
IN HERMAN PARK
To M. H.
A close cut pompadour of lovely brown
E ike quills upon the fretful porcupine
E rects itself above his graceful ears
X celled by none within our cloisters
fine.
A nd every time I see him on the grass
Y ew dignity he gains with every day—
R Isports liis number tens with surer
grace
E ach time he passes on his way to
class.
R egardlng the poor author of those
lines—
Alas, he doesn't.
—A Lovelorn Lassie.
Fun reigned supreme at 12:30 in
Hermann Park when the Freshmen girls
endeavored to entertain their faster sis-
ters, the Juniors, with a picnic. Every
Freshman girl made a date for the oc-
casion and took it upon herself to see
that her guest had a better time and
more to eat than anybody else.
Miss Ruby Laugh'in, vice-president of
the Freshman class, opened the hour
with a toast to the Junior girls. Miss
Maurine Mills then lectured on "Vamp-
ing in the Cloisters," in which she yec-
ommended the Freshmen girls as mod-
els. Miss Margarette Barrel gave two
readings. Between bites everybody
seemed to be able to hear Miss Bertha
Downs speaking on "Susan Sells Sea
Shells on the Sea Shore." Miss Julia
Pleasants very pleasingly rendered the
Fish song in a very high soprano voice
(especially high at the end). Miss
Mary Clark Wier spoke on "Does the
Sound of the Bell Render Harmony; if
so, How?" Miss Edina, the noted
blonde vamp, featured in Miss Wier's
talk. Miss Lula Higgins closed the pro-
gram with a group of character read-
ings.
Everybody thoroughly enjoyed them-
selves and all were sorry when the time
came to part, but we have hopes of an-
other picnic sometime in the near fu-
ture.
THE
FiXAXCiAE STATEMENT OF
THRESHER."
Receipts.
Advertisements, February $204.05
Advertisements, March 255.50
From Students' Association.... 100.00
Total receipts $559.55
Disbursements.
Expenditures, February $238.05
Expenditures, March 251.58
Total expenses $489.63
Cash on hand $ 2.57
Due from advertisers 67.35
Total disbursements ...$569.55
(Signed) Graham Peck,
Former Business Mgr.
The above statement has been audit-
ed and found absolutely correct.
(Signed) H. L. Bell,
President, R. I. S. A.
J. Frank Jungman,
Treasurer, R. I. S. A.
According to Mr. Draper, glass, this
harmless appearing substance, can look
the coolest and feel the hotest of any
single thing known except a raisin in
a rice pudding. As all embryo chemists
can vouch this statement is literally and
chemically (7) true, but a matter of
more Interest Is where Mr. Draper ate
the rice pudding which prejudiced him
so.
It Is natural for a boy to be a col-
lector. Let your boy collect stamps—
W. S. S. and he can save while exercis-
ing a natural instinct.
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