The Thresher (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 33, Ed. 1 Friday, May 20, 1921 Page: 1 of 6
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NUMBER 33
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!N CONFERENCE MEET
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Clab! oi City to Be Asked to
Send Letter* to Prospect*
ELEVEN TRACK
LEHERS C!YEN
A DES10N OF THE "R. AND QUILL," GIVEN FOR MER)T0R)0U8 WORK
ON THE PU^L'CATtONS.
Coach Arbuckle Awarded
Eleven Men Letters For
Good Work on the
Field and Track.
ton
a$ WeM
Rice.
as
Friday uoon Coach Arubckie an-
nounced the winners of the letter in
track. Eleven good men were given
the fiying tetters: Lindsey, captain;
De Prato, McQee, Goss, Dyer, McCor-
Harian<
Coleman and Dowell.
Sweaters wiii be given to the win-
ners, of a sort similar to those of last
year. These eleven men made it pos-
sible for Rice to win the T. I. A. A.
meet with ease, and come out second
in the Southwestern Conference meet.
GEBMSMANES
LASHMMPRESSNN
ON HOUSTON & MCE
He Cave Lecture in Austin
and %&Mway City, TRswc#
To Washington.
What is probably the biggest get-
together scheme between Rice Insti- quodate, Alexander. Hargis,
tute and the city of Houston is now
under way. Represntattvs of the stu-
dent body have been invited by the
Salesmanship Club to attend the board
meeting of that club Monday noon.
President of the Students' Association
Jarvis and President-elect Duggan
have been appointed to represent Rice.
The business institutions and social
and business clubs of the city realize
a mutual interest with Rice in bring-
ing the very best possible material to
the Institute. Good students, good
athletes, good business prospects are
just as much an asset to Houston
when at Rice as to the Institute. A
certain per cent of the men that come
to Rice stay in Houston,
It is the opinion of A. S. Pimentel,
president of the Salesmanship Club,
agd Mr. Mason of Shotwell's !$<!., that
Y it in chtr Tvisitof Hit *Ktnimr<t
for such clubs as the Rotary and:
Kiwanis to send letters to prospective!
students they will kindly do so. It,
is also being arranged for the employ-
ment of needy students and guaran-
tee!^ the prospective members of
Rice Institute an opportunity to work
their ways through school.
This action is a continuation and fur-
ther development of the spirit which
has grown up between Rice and the
Salesmanship Club, representing Hous-
ton, which began in the fall by the
historic sale of Rice by O. E. Wade-
mand and R. M. Winnsborough, at a
luncheon at which Rice students at-
tended, bringing their band and quar-
tette to entertain the members of the
club. The Salesmanship Club, it is
generally admitted, is quite the llvest
organization of its kind in any South-
ern city, and is quite unique. After
buying Rice, they formed themselves
Into a Rice Boosters' Unit, and from
that time on attended all the varsity
gridiron clashes staged in Houston, al-
ways led by their band and their inimi-
table cheer leader, Shorty Lubbock,
From that time, it is said, Rice and
-ouston have grown closer together.
The Salesmanship Club has been be-
hind Rice boosting, and Rice has been
behind Houston activities. Often the
Rice band was called Into action, to
assist with various Houston parades
and advertising schemes.
The idea now suggested by Messrs.
Pimental and Mason is unique in con-
ception, since it is stated that no simi-
lar one has ever before been adopted.
A large percentage of Rice students,
it is said, settle in Houston and be-
come citizens of the city, and identify
themselves with various enterprises.
'The Salesmanship Club is working on
the idea that, the better the material
brought to Rice, the better results for
Houston.
Quite a bit of excitement and en-
thusiasm exists about the university
campus, following this proposal of the
Salesmanship Club. It is said that but
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The bill awarding the "R and Quill"
to members of The Thresher and Cam-
panile staffs who have performed
meritorious, service on these two pub-
lications was passed by the council
following the recommendations of Edi-
tors Gresham and McFaddin, respec-
tively. On The Thresher two goid,
three silver and fifteen bronze letters
will be awarded. On the Campaniie
two gold and six silver letters will be
given, it was announced.
Those receiving the "R and tQuill"*
on The Thresher are:
Gold Letters.
Hill C. Gresham, editor in chief.
F. I). Hargis, business manager.
Silver Letters.
R. B. Upshaw, managing editor.
A. D. Batjer, news editor.
Lucy Zimmer, associate editor.
Bronze Letters.
Margaret Blackwell, assistant editor.
Anah Marie Leiand, society editor.
E. O. Arnold, feature editor.
B. F. Payne, exchange editor
B. F.* Mayer. circulation "m^MRer.
F . [1; UMltj , aSoMtHtu f it U'aH'Ji; .1
ager.
C. L. Dutton, advertising.
Marguerite John, alumni editor.
Virginia At well, L. Ehrenfeld, Alma
Nemir, Dixie Dawson, R. S. Bickford,
Chan. Swartz, E. S. Weldon, report-
ers.
On the Campanile letters were
awarded as follows:
Gold "R and Qulti."
J. L. C. McFaddin, editor in chief.
C. E. Wademan. business manager.
Silver "R and Quit)."
Helen South, associate editor.
M. S. McCorquodale, junior editor.
Margaret Brisbine, art editor.
Staton Nunn, humor editor.
E. V. Brown, sport editor.
B. F Payne, circulation manager.
The law regarding the awarding of
Jetters is somewhat elastic, and al-
though requiring that the aspirant
shali havie served for one year, ex-
ceptions may be made, In cases where
the work is of a very excellent qual-
ity and merit.
HUGHES TO CAPTAIN
'22 BASEBALL NINE
Twelve Letters Awarded.
Sweaters to Be Here
Before the C!ose
of Schoo!.
TEXAS AGOES
WW MEET WITH
FHTY-FOUR POINTS
t.
LAST THRESHER OF YEAR
this )s the last Thresher
for the year. The Thresher
staff appreciates the co-op-
sratlon which the faeuity and
students have extended it.
The work has been a ptea'e-
James Hearne Hughes was elected
captain of the Owl baseball nine for
1922, following the awarding of let-
ters by Coach Cawthon Monday after
noon at a meeting of the squad called
for that purpose. Twelve letters in
baseball were awarded to the follow-
ing met): Henry Donald Walker, Den-
ison, Texas (catcher); Edwin Haw-
iey Dyer of Morgan City, La. (pitcher),
and captain of the team; Leslie Cole-
man oi Corpus Christ!, Texas (first
Sanders, Treacher," Lindsey
and Frazier Are Point
Winners—Four Rec-
ords Smashed.
The Owls, with four first places. a
tie for one first, two secotMl places
and one third place, finished second in
the Southwestern Conference meet at
Waco. The Texas Aggies, with a well
balanced team, won the meet with 54
points..
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CALENDAR.
Prldsy, May 20.
12:ZO—Tennis C)«b meeting.
4:00—Jan^f OMt' team to Senior
y.
cabinet meeting.
#*? si-
fwtay School boat
V, May M.
S. meeting.
, May 24.
es masting.
y, May *6.
A. caMnst masting.
Ml? SS.
ta June S.
The arrival of his excellency. Sir
Auckland Geddes, K. C. B.. and of
Lady Geddes in Houston last week
was an important occasion, in the life
of the Institute. Aside from the two
Godwin lectures on public affairs, de-
livered by Sir Geddes. many social
events were tendered to the distin-}
gulshed guests, both by the Institute
and by Houstonians.
Sir Auckland agreed to make his
first speech in Houston to the stu-
dents on Thursday at 1 o'clock. A
rousing and yet impressive greeting
awaited the ambassador. He spoke
briefly of the responsibility which
rests on the educated. Immediately
after the address, Sir Geddes was
guest at a luncheon in the Commons,
given by the trustees. Many men
frotn Houston were invited to meet
him. At the same hour Lady Geddes
was honor-guest at a luncheon given
by Mrs. James A. Baker at the Country
Club.
Thursday night Sir Geddes delivered
his first lecture on the Godwin Foun-
dation. He spoke of conditions and
causes which led to the world war,
assigning Industrial and commercial
development in Western Europe as the
primary cause.
Friday noon Sir Auckland was guest
at luncheon given in his honor by the
members of the University Club.
Afterwards he made a short address
at the iuncheon given by the local
chapters of the D. A. R. in honor of
Lady Geddes.
In the afternoon, from 4:30 to 6:30,
the British ambassador and Lady Ged-
des were honor-guests at a garden
party given in the academic court.
Dr. Lovett was host on this occasion.
A great number of Juniors, Seniors,
graduates and Houstonians attended.
Music was furnished by the Rice or-
chestra and elaborate refreshments
and punch were served.
Friday night Sir Geddes continued
his preceding lecture. From the
causes of the war, he turned to con-
sideration of steps to be taken to
[prevent a recurrence. He declared
that the way to organized world peace
lay through reduction of tapes, worid
free trade, and reasonable internation-
al disarmament. These could be ac-
complished internationally, nationally
and individually, he said, and he told
the steps by which it could be dome.
Sir Auckland and Lady Geddes left
Friday evening (or Austin, where they
were th* guests of Mrs. A. 8. Burle-
son.
He lectured at Kansas City early
last week, and from there returned to
Washington.
THE PROPOSAL OF THE SALESMANSHIP CLUB.
The proposal of the Salesmanship Club to the student
body of Rice is, after close study, quite astounding—marvel-
ous. In view of the fact that they have already done so
very much for Rice, their latest proposal comes more as a
surprise to the general students, who has not kept in such
close contact with that body as he might have. It sounds
like a mystic fairy tf.!e.
"Employment will be guaranteed every worthy student
needing it to remain at Rice," is the startling sentence which
the two live wires of the Salesmanship Club, Mr. Pimental,
president, and Mr. Mason of Shotwell's, Inc., slowly repeated
before Jarvis and Duggan, president and president-elect of
the Student Association, respectively, Wademan, and a rep-
resentative of The Thresher. Of course, they continued,
that an applicant for employment must receive the approba-
tion of the Rice student body; he must be an all-round col-
lege man attending to his academic duties, and taking part
in some form of student activities, as athletics, literary pur-
suits, forensic endeavors, etc. The athlete who needs em-
ployment will have it assured him before he comes to Rice,
and the hours will be so arranged that it will not interfere
to any marked degree in his practice and training on the
field.
There are a number of positions open to students about
the campus, but these are always filled, with long waiting
lists. The list of the applicants before the committee for
the next year is the longest in the history of the university.
This, shows that the general spirit of financial depression
now existant over the country has affected the college stu-
dent, and those who before were able to meet their obliga-
tions with checks from home are feeling the effects of the
financial condition. Also the great number of prospective
students applying for admission in the fall have indicated
the fact they must have employment before they can enter
college.
This guarantee on the part of the Salesmanship Club is a
balm to the ailments which were threatened due to this ab-
normal condition.
And yet more do these generous, virile, live wires of Hous-
ton propose. That they will have the Rotary and Kiwanis
Clubs of Houston write personal letters to every prospective
student as a list is submitted them. No doubt such a list
will be submitted as soon aa this is read. But consider the
effects which such a letter would have on a high school grad-
uate. What effect would it have had on you, had you re-
ceived a personal letter from the Rotary Club of Houston,
from the Salesmanship,Club of Houston, from the Kiwanis
Club of Houston, from numerous other clubs of Houston,
asking you to come to Rice and assuring you the support of
Houston, and guaranteeing you employment if your case re-
quired it.
This movement is really so stupendous, so marvelous, that
it is, for the while, almost incomprehensible. The results
only can bring us to our senses.
And the students need not be urged to get behind the
movement. They are already pQshing ana boosting, fpr
Houston. They will continue it during the summer when
they return to their homes. They wiH tum in the list they
have of the best high schoo! mat
We are grateful Houston
to help them.
1 material,
is helping
us, and we are trying
Individual scoring honors went to
base): Reginald Augustus Kinnear of ! Sanders of A. & M„ who took first
Beaumont. Texas (second base); Clin- '** the 440-yard dash and the high jump
ton L Dutton, St. Louis, Mo. (short- "tMi "'ho "a* a member of the win
stop); Douglas Stevens (utility), Ru- "i*g team. "Preacher" Lindsey
dolph Keener Harlan of Bartlett. Tex- "*ce was only a fraction of a point
(third base^^Chester Eaves Brad- honors, as he took first in the
of Bayviile, Texas (right outfield), century and shot-put %td ran the set'
James Hearne Hughes of Sherman, "t the relay in which Rice
Texas (ieft outfield); Fred Chartes finished second. E. Frazier of Baylor.
Boettcher of Houston (center field); ^ho won both hurdle races, was third
Henry Palmer Melton of Houston matter^of points. On a slow track
(pitcher), and Allen Keton Dunkerly ! "!th t"" turns Frazier stepped over
of Houston, Texas (pitcher). , the 220 tow hurdles in 25 3-5 seconds—
Sweaters similar to those awarded 'record, but a remarkable perform
j the basket ball squad will be given! R'tce considering the conditions.
i before [he close of the. session., it Four new comfiM-MM.*. w*.-«
aunounceu. estauttshett: DtcRerson of Oktahoma
! Hughes, captain-elect, has made two A. & M. stepping the mile in 4 miu
letters in baseball. He liaiis from utes 28 4-5 seconds; Loop of Texas r
Sherman, Texas, and has made a going over the two-mile course in lu
i steady player on the Owi machine minutes H2-5 seconds; Dieterich of
for two years. While taiking after Texas A. & M. hurifng the javelin 1T;<
his election, he seemed very enthus- feet 5 inches and the Texas Aggie
iastic. and said: "With the wealth of quartette doing the mile relav in .'!
Freshman material which looks so minutes ^Hl-5 seconds.
promising this year, prospects for a of Texas A &
M. tied for first place it) the pole
. . vault at U feet 'P.. inches. .\lc('nr
i)yer,ret.r<ngcapta.n, and southpaw
mile rms. Loop of Texas nosed out
Dickerson of Oklahoma A. & \1. ar
the tape after a beautiful sprint. Kcif-
er of Baylor finished third. Goss of
HfHTCTfHM TICCC denied first place in the ^t'
HUUtHUM yard dash after finishing in a dead
R!CE ROYALTY ^ & n The spe<
———— tators thought Hoss had won, but the
FOR MAY FETE judges awarded Weir the decision.
Coleman furnished an agreeable sur-
"J* prise when he stepped over the half
King Parks \\ illiams, Aliss Rosa utile course in 2 minutes 2 seconds,
li'' Hemphill. Queen of the May at ! finishing ten, vards ahead of Johnson
Rice, and all their royal court, in- of Oklahoma A. &M. in second place
chiding duchesses, dukes, maids, danc-
ers and all other attendants, repro- !
duced the Mayt'ete Tuesday afternoon . hurdies. 1-razier (Haylor).
winning tslue are excellent for next
year."
of considerable renown, wilt again
pitch for the Owls next year. On);
two men will be lost hy graduation,
Harlan and Bradley.
"PREACHER" AND
COLEMAN ENTER
SOUTHERN MEET
Track and Fietd Summaries
12i' low hurdies.
on the Rice Athletic field for the city (S. At. 11.). DetMty (A. and M.).
of Houston. The city held a nmnlci- (Bayior). Time 13 4-.< sec
pat Mayfete that afternoon and re-
quested that the Rice royalty be Hous- 100-yard dash. Lindsey (Ricei.
ton's royalty. Smyth (A. and M ). Wier (A. and M.).
Athletic contests among the chit- Stinnett (Texas). Time 10 1-5 ser-
dren. and all sorts of amusement fea jonds.
tures. dances, etc.. were performed be- j One-mile run: Dickerson (Oklaho-
fore their royal liighttesses attd their A. and M.), Xeeley (Texas). Bat
court. ley (A. and M ). McCullough (Okla
horna A. and M.). Time 4 minutes
28 4-5 seconds.
440-yard dash: Sanders (A. and M.t.
McNatt (Texas), Davis (A. attd M.).
Wolfe (Baytor). Time 50 4-5 seconds.
220-yard tow hurdies: Frazier (Bay
tor). Brooks (S. M. 11.). Picket (Ar-
kansas), Denny (A. and M.). Time
! 25 3-5 seconds.
Hatf mile run: Coleman (Rice).
Johnson (Oklahoma A. and M.). Gayer
(Baylor), McCullough (Oklahoma A.
and M ). Time 2 minutes 2 seconds.
220-yard dash: Weir (A. and M ).
Goss (Rice). Stinnett (Texas) Smyth
(A. and M ). Time 22 3-5 seconds.
Two-mile run: Loop (Texas), Dick
erson (Oklahoma A. and M ). Keifer
(Baytor). Paisley (Arkansas). Time
10 minutes 6 2-5 seconds.
One-mile relay: A. and M. (Davis.
Harris. Weir, Sanders, first); Rice
second; Texas third; jBaylor fourth.
Time 3 minutes 26 1-6 seconds.
Pole vault: Deprato (Rice) and
Denny (A. and M.) tied for first; Mc
Corquodale (Rice) third; Few (Bay
lor). Price (Texas). Atkinson (Texas),
tied for fourth. Height 11 feet 61b
Inches.
Shot-put: Lindsey (Rice). Dieter
lch (A. and M), Blalock (Baylor).
Mshan (A. and M ). Distance 41 feet
1 inch.
High jump: Sanders (A. and M ).
Plttmsn (Baylor). Creasy (Baylor),
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Both WiH Enter the Da.hes.
Preacher WiH Pat Shot.
Individual Prize* to
Be Given.
The Southern Association Amateur
Athletic Union will hold their annual
track and field meet at New Or-
leans, Louisiana, Saturday. May 21.
In this meet Rice will be represent-
ed by "Preacher" Lindsey and Les-
lie Coleman, who have both made
excellent records on the track this
season. Last year was the first time
that Rice ever had a representative
in this meet. Bert Hlnkley vent to
Baton Rouge to compete In the broad
jump.
"Preacher" Lindsey Is entered for
tMs meet In the 100-yard dash, the
4(0, and the shot-pat. Lindsey has
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