The Thresher (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 11, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 17, 1919 Page: 3 of 4
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THE THRESHER, APRIL 17, 1919
Page Three
RHODES SCWZ^RSWM^^,4G/M/V
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(Editor's Note:—The following is ex-
tracted trom the editorial coiumn of
the Houston Post of a recent date.
Whte it has been impossible to secure
any more definite and complete data
concerning these scholarships at this
time, the fact that Rice men are eiigibie
should mahe the announcement of more
than trivial importance. The Thresher
would like to see at least one of the
Texas representatives a Rice man):
"Students of American colleges are
especially interested in the resumption
of regular classical work in Oxford Uni-
versity, England, because of the an-
nouncement that the Rhodes scholar-
ships will be offered again this year.
Oxford, the ancient seat of learning of
England, has been an army training
camp during the war, but it is now back
on a pre-war basis. Competitive exam-
inations in every State in this country
witl be heid this fall, and two men from
Texas wiil be appointed.
"The will of the late Cecil Rhodes,
South African developer and capitalist,
A SHOULD INTEREST
V !U^E STUDENTS
provided for two American college stu-
dents from each State at Oxford con-
stantly, each scholar to remain three
years and to receive a stipend of 300
pounds a year of expenses. Before the
war, Btudents in this country considered
the award of a Rhodes scholarship at
Oxford as one of the greatest honors in
the collegiate world, and they were stim-
ulated to greater activity in their stud-
ies, in sports and in character develop-
ment by the hope of winning this dis-
tinction. The revival of competitive ex-
amination for the Rhodes scholarship
cannot but have a beneficent effect upon
American colleges, which have been up-
set in their normal work by the war.
"The closer relations between Eng-
iand and America which have developed
during the war, will create new interest
in this scholarship among American stu-
dents, and a new and closer relation be-
tween English and American universi-
ties."
COLLEGE NOTES
University of Texas.
Workmen are tearing down the fa-
mous old water tank which was built on
the campus just after the destruction
of the Austin dam in 1903 as a means
of protection against possible Hres dur-
ing the shortage of the water supply -
Daily Texan.
/or
CoMege Men
A student is supposed to study once
inawhiie. It can be done. Try it.—
Daiiy Texan.
Ten Freshmen boys compete for Wit-
mot prize in deciamation.-—Daily Texan.
The Fish who spoke at Rice early last
fall on subjects such as "Why Is a Cow.
and If So, How?" should be able to
acquit themselves pretty well in a con-
test of that sort.
Rtces oertMce KecorJ
(apt. Hugh Miller.
Another of our Rice professors who
"went to war" and made a record for
himself and won credit for Rice Insti-
tute is Captain Hugh Miiler. Captain
MiiierisfromPotsdam, NewYork. He
attended Princeton University where he
obtained his degree in Civil Engineer-
ing. Before coming to Rice, Captain
Miiier was professor of Civii and Sani-
tary Engineering at the Clarkson Col-
iege of Technology. He then came to
Rice Institute as Lecturer in Civii En-
gineering, which position he occupied
untiitheti'ne when America entered
the war.
Captain Hugh Miller left Rice as a
captain and went to Washington to of-
fer his services to his country. He was
so successful in his work and proved
to have so much abiiity that he is now
[chief of the Engineering Corps in Wash-
i ington, D. C.
LW/MER5/7V .SUMMER .SCHOOL 70
OFFER CURR/CUHVM <
OF MA\Y
COURSES
The official "Catalogue of the Univer-
sity Summer School" of the University
of Texas is now off the press. There
witi be two terms of the school between
June 10th and August 30th. As pre-
viously announced, the catalogue states
its courses will be given in the Coliege
of Arts, Department of Education, De-
partment of Engineering (Architecture
only), and Department of Law. A com-
plete description of these courses is con-
tained. AM interested can obtain the
catalogue on application to the univer-
sity.
The following quotation concerning
the aims of the summer session gives
one a more definite idea of just what
this session is:
"The summer session of the univer-
sity was at first established especially
for the benefit of teachers and other
persons who can not attend the regular
session. Teachers employed in high
schools, academies, and colleges find in
the summer school opportunities to in-
crease their scholarship and to become
acquainted with university methods of
instruction. Much of the work has di-
rect reference to the proper teaching of
high school studies, such as English,
history, mathematics, the natural sci-
[ ences, Latin, Creek, the modern ian-
] guages, and other subjects.
"The summer school meets the wants,
j also, of the regular undergraduate and
! professional student who desires to
! spend a portion of his vacation in study,
and, thereby, to decrease the number of
years to be devoted to the compietion of
the university course leading to his de-
gree.
"As far as practicabie, an effort'wi)!
be made to furnish graduate instruc-
tion. Students who desire to pursue
courses leading to the master's degree
are invited to correspond with the sen-
ior professor of the school in which they
wish to work.
"Like the long session, the summer
session is open to men and women on
equal terms."
The second paragraph of the above
quotation is of special interest to Rice
students since it fits more directly peo-
ple in their positions. The opportunity
offered to the student conditioned in
any way for making up his detinquency
or offered to him who wishes extra
training for other reasons, is sure to he
seized by numerous energetic and pur-
poseful students.
Judd Mortimer Lewis of Houston, hu-
morist and one of the South's premier
poets, recites poems and telis stories at
State.—Daily Texan.
Coach Arbuckie has inaugurated
spring footbaii at Rice. The practice
and training wiil begin immediate))* for
the purpose of whipping out the kinks
and harder muscles for the "Great '1!<
Team" as the "Thresher" describes it.
-—Daiiy Texan.
Athletic news at State: Longhorns
put up game fight against Chicago
White Sox but lose M to 1. Two games
taken from S. M. U. Interfrat bait
games have started.
Baylor University.
The li)19 "itound-Up" has gone to
press, and wili appear some time earty
in May."The Lariat.
young Men's jFoo/MJegr
is our strong point; as you
wiil notice in looking over
our line of
Howard 3? Foyfer and
Edww C/opp
& *Scoggins Co.
524 Main Street Ground Floor Ricc Mote!
Students are now required to com
piete at ieast thirty-six majors or four !
years' work in order to receive their de- )
grees.—The Lariat.
At that rate, how many second "loots " )
a year would the cioister queens hero
havetocomplete? There'saiimittoaHj
good things, you know.
Prexy starts on educational campaign !
in Arkansas.—The Lariat.
The Oxarkians wiii now learn a!)
about "sine theta"and the other simptei
rudiments of education.
Hears beaten by Waco Navigators H
to 2; win over Burleson College 31 to
2.—The Lariat.
a. M. u.
Korean, student at S. M. U., leaves
for native iand to entist in fight against
Japan.—The Campus.
Headline in The Campus: "Sophs to
Entertain Seniors at Zoo."
STtTHMHXT Of THE OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, ( HM ULATfOX, ETC.,
KEVUHED BY THE ACT Oh CONGRESS OF AUGUST 34, 1!)!2.
For April 1, 1919.
Of The Thresher.
Published Weekiy at Houston, Texas.
STATE OF TEXAS.
COUNTY OF HARRIS.
Before me, a notary in and for the State and county aforesaid, personally
appeared Joe R. Shannon, who, having been duly sworn according to law,
deposes and says that he is the editor of The Thresher and that the following
is, to the best of his knowledge and belief, a true statement of the ownership
and management of the aforesaid publication for the date shown in the above
caption, required by the Act of August 24, 1912, embodied in Sec. 443, Pos-
tal Laws and Regulations, to-wit:
1. That the names of the publisher, editor, managing editor, etc., are:
Publisher, Student Association of Rice Institute.
Editor, Joe R. Shannon.
Managing Editor, Paul F. Bobb.
Business Manager, Graham Peck.
2. That the owners are:
Student Association of Rice Institute.
3. That the known bondholders, mortgagees, and other security hoiders
owning or holding 1 per cent or more of the total amount of bonds, mortgages
or other securities, are:
None.
(Signed) JOE R. SHANNON.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 3rd day of April, 1919.
W. J. JOHNSON,
(SEAL) Notary in and for Harris County, Texas.
After seeing "The Heart of Human-
ity," "Friendly Enemies," and "Fatty
in Love," Harry Crenshaw says he is
convinced that Mr. Chapiin in "Shoul-
der Arms" is the best war picture out.—
The Campus.
Tennis prospects for both "etls" and
"co-eds" this year are very promising.
Hxcetlent courts have been prepared,
and several tournaments are in sight.--?;
The Campus.
PERSONALS
Miss Jttiia Arthur Burretl spent the
week-end with her parents in Gaiveston.
Sarter Rcsattus at Rice!
Ye Gods!
Who would have
Ever thought last year
That those uniformed
Maidens
Who belonged to the
Battalion of Death,
Would have ever
Come out In such
Brilliant hues
As we now Me
On the campus?
Isn't It rather startling
To see the Seniors try
To brighten up
The Freshmen
And the Junior girls
Bob their hear and wear
Red!
And the Freshmen and
Their green bows?
AH 'cept the Sophs;
They are so modest
They wear yellow.
Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
The rainbow's are many
When I look at you.
-A-Lass.
To a Pansy.
Oh, pansy, gorgeous past compare,
No Bimiltes or metaphor
Can substitute thy beauty;
No artist dares surpass thee;
A splash of richest red
Into the heart of five escalloped leaves
Has left its print immortal in my heart!
Oh, pansy, art thou fickle, too?
A dozen have I picked,
And each so carelessly doth nod
While turning in my hand.
Not one the same, and yet a marvel
each!
How like to maidenhood, so dainty,
Fresh and exquisite, but lo!
Not one faint odor through the garden
bed!
Yea, pansy, thou art false! If granted
voice
The Siren's fatal song would weave,
And i*br your entire tribe I would not
trade
The single rose I held but yesterday.
—L. L. L.
Miss Grace Hubbeii wits visited by a
sergeant iast week. His name, she re-
fuses to disclose.
Mr. Paul Bobb deitvered a touching
and thrilling report to English 4 00 iast
Friday. &
Mrs. Erkel of San Antonio is visiting
her daughter, Miss Olive.
Miss Dorothy Plumbiey, who has been
sick for the past two weeks, is some-
what improved.
Mr. Davies of the Bioiogy Depart-
ment spent Saturday and Sunday in
Galveston.
Mrs. Draper has not yet returned, Mr.
Draper says, and he asks the young la-
dies not to fiirt with him.
Miss Marguerite John was seen driv-
ing down McKinney with a professor on
the seat beside her.
Capt.. Robert. W. Knight received his
discharge Monday and at once departed
for his home.
Shorty Mayer's iatest is coming home
at 1:30 A. M. on Tuesday night.
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